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December 17, 2007 (Washington, D.C.)—Natural products retailers and suppliers from across the country will gather to exchange trade information, learn about the industry, and peruse booths showcasing industry’s best products at the Natural Products Association’s 71st annual trade show and convention — Natural MarketPlace 2008 — July 17 - 19, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Natural MarketPlace is the largest single event hosted by the nation’s oldest and most influential industry trade association, where retailers, suppliers, manufacturers and other leaders come together to discuss industry trends, explore business opportunities, and network. The association’s event will again take place at the world-class Sands Expo and Convention Center and The Venetian Resort Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. Natural MarketPlace 2008 offers a new and exciting schedule expanded in response to survey results from industry retailers. This year’s trade show will open on Friday and continue through Saturday, allowing retailers plenty of time to enjoy the show’s well-known relaxed and congenial atmosphere that encourages networking and relationship building. In addition, Thursday’s schedule will include the highly regarded educational conference with some of the natural products industry’s most insightful and provocative speakers. The educational opportunities available at Natural MarketPlace make it unique among industry trade shows and an invaluable resource for learning more about all aspects of the industry, whether you are an exhibitor or own a health food store. Past conference seminars have focused on key topics such as consumer and product trends, business improvement, new discoveries in nutrition research, and preparing for legislative and regulatory developments, such as our widely popular good manufacturing practices (GMPs) training program. Participants can anticipate another stellar show, with both top-of- the-line exhibitors and experienced retailers who make up the core of our industry and innovative new products and exhibitors making their debut in the industry. Eighty percent of Natural MarketPlace attendees have direct purchasing power, and 35 percent of attendees report annual sales in excess of $1 million, making for an informed audience for our large numbers of high-profile exhibitors. Attendees will see the hottest new natural products from innovative, top-quality exhibitors including dietary supplements, functional foods and beverages, health and beauty aids, sports nutrition, herbals, organics, homeopathics, pet products, natural/green home products and much more. As with past Natural Products Association trade shows, natural product retailers are invited to walk the show floor free of charge. “As a health food store owner, Natural MarketPlace has long been a key annual event to discover new innovations that keep my store at the cutting edge of our industry,” said Deborah Short of Shawnee, Oklahoma. “In addition, as an educational experience, Natural MaketPlace has given me the opportunity to stay abreast of new regulations and trends in living a natural lifestyle and has really helped me expand my business.” In addition to exciting trade show exhibits, attendees can enjoy special events on the show floor such as the annual People’s Choice Awards blind taste-test competition and live product and service demonstrations or the always anticipated product launches and scientific poster sessions Participants are also invited to attend other show events such as the popular President’s Reception, our keynote event and the association’s annual business meeting. As part of the Natural Products Association’s ongoing effort to best serve our members, we encourage members to suggest event activities or seminars that would enhance the Natural MarketPlace experience. Because Natural MarketPlace is one of many educational events the association holds throughout the year, we aim to present the most valuable and pertinent information for our industry. Registration for both attendees and exhibitors is open. For more information about Natural MarketPlace 2008 call (202) 223-0101, ext. 109 or e-mail conventions@naturalproductsassoc.org . Details are also available at www.naturalproductsassoc.org/tradeshow. # # # About The Natural Products Association The Natural Products Association (www.NaturalProductsAssoc.org) is the nation’s largest and oldest non-profit organization dedicated to the natural products industry. The association represents more than 10,000 retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of natural products, including foods, dietary supplements, and health/beauty aids. About Natural MarketPlace Natural MarketPlace 2008, the Natural Products Association’s annual convention and trade show, will be held July 17-19 at Sands Expo Convention Center and Venetian Resort Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev. The conference begins on July 17 and exhibits are open July 18 and 19. For more information regarding registration and trade show activities, visit www.naturalproductsassoc.org/tradeshow or e-mail conventions@naturalproductsassoc.org. www.naturalproductsassoc.org/tradeshow

Event Profile: Surfaces is THE event for the floor covering industry, with three days of exposure you can't get anywhere else. If you want to connect face-to-face with key decision-makers who want to do serious business, you must be at Surfaces. Surfaces provides the ideal selling environment for the FULL RANGE OF FLOOR COVERING PRODUCTS. Highlights: Exhibitors experienced their best show ever at Surfaces 2005. A record-breaking 1,054 exhibiting companies filled almost 500,000 net square feet of exhibit space with new products & services from every segment of the industry. Visitor's Profile: Retailers, distributors, architects, designers, installers, builders and manufacturers & other related professionals are the target visitors. Exhibitor's Profile: Profile for exhibit include Accessories, Adhesives, Area/Oriental Rugs, Associations, Business Services, Buying Groups, Carpet, Ceramic, Counter Tops, Cutting Machines, Decorative Hardware, Display Services, Epoxies, Hardwood, Installation, Laminates, Maintenance/Cleaning, Marble, Media, Porcelain, Resilient, Software, Specialty Flooring, Stone, Sundry, Tile, Tools, Training, Transportation, Underlayment, Wall Coverings, Window Coverings. Organizer: Hanley Wood Exhibitions 6191, N. State Highway 161, Suite 500, Irving, United States Of America. Tel: +(1)-(972)-5366300 Fax: +(1)-(972)-5366410

Event Profile: Technology for Construction showcases the technology, tools, and solutions for seamless collaboration and communication across the project lifecycle. Visitor's Profile: Trade Visitors only - Architects, Builders, Building Merchants, Building and Housing Institutes and Associations, Civil and Consulting Engineers, Financiers, Government Departments, Land and Quantity Surveyors, Planners, Plumbers, Property Developers, Specifiers. Exhibitor's Profile: Manufacturers of Access Control Systems, Adhesives, Bathroom Fittings, Building Cleaning, maintenance & security, Smartcard Technology, CCTV & Remote Monitoring Control Systems, Mining, Concrete, Doors and Windows, Metal Detectors, Fire & Gas Detection Equipment, Floor Finishes, Identification Systems, Interiors & Lighting, Locking Equipment, Marble & Granite Products, Rescue and Emergency Equipment, Security Doors, Shutters & Fencing, Security Glass & Screens, Wall and Ceiling Finishes. Organizer: Hanley Wood Exhibitions 6191, N. State Highway 161, Suite 500, Irving, United States Of America. Tel: +(1)-(972)-5366300 Fax: +(1)-(972)-5366410

Event Profile: Las Vegas Market is designed specifically to serve business-to-business-buyers and sellers. It is a specialized event of marketing and market communications. Highlights: Take advantage of free educational opportunities all week long to learn how to grow your business. From merchandising trends and consumer buying patterns to proven sales techniques and business strategies, these specialty seminars give you the tools you need to make your business a standout. Visitor's Profile: The show is mainly attended by the following sectors: mail order selling and multi-channel distance selling, direct marketing agencies / telemarketing, communication and PR agencies, press, media and publishing, distribution, transport and logistics, insurance, mutual insurance, banking, finance, IT manufacturers, IT publishers, systems integrators, software houses, telecommunications. Exhibitor's Profile: Profile for exhibit include Outdoor Advertising, Dialogue Marketing, Promotional Materials, Eelectronic Marketing, Media, Event Marketing, Trade Fairs and P.O.S. Marketing. Organizer: World Market Center 495 S Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, United States Of America. Tel: +(1)-(888)-4168600

Event Profile: The National Franchise & Business Opportunities Show affords an unmatched opportunity for you to meet with, develop strategic partnerships & sell to thousands of small & emerging businesses-all under one roof. Visitor's Profile: Trade Visitors only - marketing & selling persons, franchisee & business opportunity companies, Consumer Commissions etc. Exhibitor's Profile: Profile for exhibit include Small Business Consulting, Legal Services, Financial Advisors, Banking Institutions, Web/Internet Solutions, Government Support, Marketing & Advertising Assistance, Business Associations, IT Support, Business Services, Furniture & Office Supplies, Printers, Accounting & Bookkeeping, Human Resources etc. Organizer: National Event Management, Inc. 60, Renfrew Drive, Suite 105, Markham, Canada. Tel: +(1)-(905)-4772677 Fax: +(1)-(905)-4777872

Event Profile: Pro-Dimex USA is the communication and order platform where Asian and East European suppliers will exclusively present promotional products and services to European buyers. Visitor's Profile: Buyers from Industrial or service companies, Wholesalers, Advertising agencies, Organisations and associations, All other buyers of promotional products and gift items are the target visitors. Exhibitor's Profile: Exhibitors include Manufacturers and traders of: Promotional products, Imprint techniques, Premiums, Promotions, Incentives from Asian and Eastern European manufacturers who are interested in direct export to customers. Organizer: Tarsus Exhibitions & Publishing Limited Office Duesseldorf, Project pro-dimex, Fuerstenwall 99, Duesseldorf, Germany. Tel: +(49)-(211)-412728 Fax: +(49)-(211)-6009585

We invite you to submit your paper(s)/abstract(s) in business administration, economics, or related topic areas. Join us in Las Vegas, March 23-26, 2008 to enjoy these Benefits: 1) Build new or renew relationships with unmatched peer-to-peer networking relationships 2) Improve job performance through knowledge sharing 3) Extend your understanding of the latest technologies and effective approaches with applications 4) Meet the brightest minds to learn from one another providing opportunities for faculty development and enrichment 5) Present your accepted paper, get innovative comments and attend conference sessions and activities 6) Get your accepted paper published in Conference Proceedings and refereed JGBD journal on a competitive basis 7) Receive one conference proceedings and one printed journal issue and enjoy luncheon, reception and coffee breaks as your network with your peers from diverse academic disciplines and various campuses 8) Relax in Las Vegas and rejuvinate. There is no place else in the world that offers the variety, quantity and quality of entertainment! Journal of Global Business Development (JGBD) is a peer-reviewed journal and is sponsored by Global Business Development Institute. The Journal has the ISSN (ISSN: 1938-8195) issued by the Library of Congress, Washington. The JGBD is listed in the Cabell's Directory (11th Edition) of Refereed Publications. We welcome early submissions of papers/abstracts so that our reviewers can study and deliberate thoroughly. For more information including discounts for early bird submission, team registration, and student registration, visit our website www.gbdi-conference.org

Letter from Dr. Bell president of the IFPA The Honor of Your Presence is Requested for the “Fitness Vegas Conference” a multifaceted show being held December 13-15, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Your attendance will entitle you to the BEST PRESENTATIONS by the BEST PRESENTERS in the fitness industry! You will learn the most VALUABLE SECRETS available in the world today on exercise, fitness, nutrition, sports conditioning, motivation, physiology, career enhancement and much, much more. You will be learning directly from INDUSTRY LEADERS, the most dedicated, effective and accomplished educators you will find anywhere! Their workshops and lectures are carefully and precisely planned to insure you maximize your learning experience. NO ACADEMIC THEORY “from ACADEMICIANS, bereft of practical experience and know how! No “INFOMERCIALS” from SLICK SALES MEN manipulating you into buying their wares! Just the BEST of KNOWLEDGE, PRESENTED BY THE VERY BEST OF EXPERTS, driven to teach you the information and skills you need to become a MASTER at your CRAFT! Many, many attendees of past “Fitness By the Bay” Conferences have raved… I have gotten more than my monies worth already… from attending THE FIRST SESSION! You too, have an opportunity to discover for yourself, the difference… The knowledge you need to live a longer, fuller, happier and optimum LIFE! The KNOWLEDGE YOU MUST HAVE TO ACHIEVE YOUR DESTINY AND MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL MENTALLY, EMOTIONALLY, PHYSICALLY, SPIRITUALLY, ARTISTICALLY, and FINANCIALLY! Many, many attendees of past “Fitness By the Bay” Conferences have raved… the sessions are phenomenal, I can’t believe how much I have learned and the Presenters are INCREDIBLE, but the best part is the WONDERFUL FRIENDS I HAVE MADE, AND THE CAMARADERIE I feel with all the people here that are so POSITIVE, MOTIVATING and HELPFUL. This feels more like a WONDERFUL CLASS REUNION than a fitness conference! Many, many attendees of past “Fitness By the Bay” Conferences have raved … I learned more in these three days than I have learned in my previous 30 years about fitness and nutrition, but I have to tell you, the LOCATION is SUPERB! I love the restaurants, nightclubs, shopping and all the activities at the International Mall and I had no idea there was so much to do in Tampa! What could be better, I doubled my knowledge and got a VACATION too! Well now the IFPA has joined the A4M,Doctors Fitness Centers and Fitness Vegas to bring you more. A different venue but more education, more fitness and even more fun! Additional Information Rates Before Oct.10 3-Day Member $299 3-Day Nonmember $329 1-Day $149 After October 10th 3-Day Memeber $329 3-Day Nonmember $379 1-Day $199 Be sure to reserve your hotel room at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and receive the discounted conference rates. See you in Vegas!

Healthcare-associated infections have never posed a greater threat. Preventing HAI is one of the most pressing and important issues in healthcare today – and both the government and the public have taken notice. While infection control has never been a source of hospital revenue, the potential cost avoidance of a well-developed, comprehensive program is substantial. And with public reporting mandates and changes to CMS reimbursement policies, the message from the government could not be clearer: eliminate hospital-acquired infections or risk Medicare reimbursement dollars and possibly punitive measures. Investing in prevention is one of the smartest things you can do – for patient safety and financial security. This conference will examine best-practice case studies and proven tools that will demonstrate the importance of a well-rounded and efficient infection control program. Now more than ever, IC programs need to secure their resources, adopt and optimize latest technologies, and ensure compliance to best practices. The distinguished faculty at this event will provide you with best practices to: Leverage transparency to prepare your department for public reporting and legislative mandates Increase compliance and improve employee commitment to quality through simple yet effective strategies Re-assess cost-effectiveness of current protocols and determine which need to be upgraded Optimize strategies for creating culture changes across all employee levels, from the environmental services staff to the Chief Executive Officer Integrate new, evidence-based best practices that will yield the greatest ROI Capitalize on new technologies to provide your patients with the greatest advancements in care Eliminating HAI is Essential to Maintaining Bottom-Line Results The World Research Group’s 4th Annual Conference on Achieving ROI for Eliminating Healthcare-Associated Infections conference will bring together healthcare leaders who recognize that preventing infections is a top priority for keeping patients safe and keeping costs and bed days from skyrocketing out of control. As more and more payers begin to refuse payment for extra days that are caused by HAI, attendance at this conference becomes all the more important. Specifically you will hear how: Southcoast Hospital Group embraced voluntary transparency by reporting its infection rates to its board and on its website as a tool to spur quality improvement and how it motivates employees and patients to sustain these enhanced outcomes Duke University Medical Center developed an in-house, query-based technology system to track infections throughout the facility Albert Einstein Healthcare Network leveraged a Positive Deviance program to re-evaluate its behaviors and pinpoint problems in implementing best practices Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expanded the National Healthcare Safety Network into a nationwide tool for all hospitals Michigan Health & Hospital Association’s Keystone Center for Patient Safety rolled out its successful statewide infection prevention programs from the ICU to entire healthcare facilities Vanderbilt University Medical Center built a strong relationship between upper level administrators and infection control staff, communicated its need and doubled its IC staff The conference on Achieving ROI for Eliminating Healthcare-Associated Infections is the only conference that brings together practitioners, administrators, directors, and executives to share how they have communicated the importance of IC to every employee – from CEOs to patient access staff. Attendees have always found this conference to be full of invaluable information, but this year’s innovative, interdisciplinary line-up of national leaders is sure to bring the most cutting-edge strategies and ideas to the podium. Hear how St. Barnabas Healthcare, Rochester General Hospital, and St. Rose Dominican Hospital have strategically developed and designed their MRSA screening tactics to eliminate this deadly HAI. Remember, IC must be a concern and priority for all of your employees and bringing a team of participants will ensure that this conference has the greatest possible impact on your facility’s outcomes. Register a team of 3 people and the 4th member attends free! Register early and enjoy the greatest discounts!

Day Spa Expo is the only national event in the country dedicated to serving the huge Day Spa Market. We invite the real buying decision-makers (Owners & Operators, Presidents, Directors * Managers) to Day Spa Expo to take advantage of the great mix of spa-focused exhibitors and the dedicated business curriculum presented by the Day Spa Association. If you offer or need goods or services in the Spa Industry then you will need to have a presence at this focused national event. The Day Spa Expo and The Day Spa Association have joined forces to produce and present an educational program specifically for the Day Spa Owners & Operators that you can't afford to miss! Go to www.dayspaexpo.com for more information.