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Event Profile: THE BRITISH CRAFT TRADE FAIR (BCTF 2008) represents the best of British talent, an exhibition where buyers are inspired by the variety, quality and originality of products. Visitor's Profile: Trade Visitors - The manufacture or sale of products for craft, needlework, or art activities such as: decoupage, quilting, teddy bear and doll making, tapestry, papercraft, sewing, cross stitch, stencilling, stamping, weaving, embroidery, spinning, painting, or knitting & General Public. Exhibitor's Profile: The manufacture or sale of products for craft, needlework, or art activities such as: decoupage, quilting, teddy bear and doll making, tapestry, papercraft, sewing, cross stitch, stencilling, stamping, weaving, embroidery, spinning, painting, or knitting, Training and courses involving craft, art or needlework, Craft kits, Magazines or books, you must have a presence at The Needlework, Craft & Quilt Fair - THE exhibition for companies targeting CRAFT enthusiasts. Organizer: Primary Sport Management Hammonds Barn, London Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, London, United Kingdom. Tel: +(44)-(144)-246446 Fax: +(44)-(144)-246456

Event Profile: KBB Expotile (Expotile 2008) is the only dedicated event for all those involved in the tiling industry. This will allow visitors easy access to not only the biggest names in the tiling industry but also the best the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and appliance industry has to offer. Highlights: Expotile is the only dedicated event for all those involved in the tiling industry. Join over 16,000 of your peers as they converge on hall 19 of the Birmingham NEC in March 2008. Visitor's Profile: Tile, bathroom and kitchen retailers, distributors, importers, fixers, interior designers, builders and architects & General Public are the target visitors. Exhibitor's Profile: Profile for exhibit include Tileasy, Strat Natural Stone, Mandarin, Groundwork Terracotta and Stone, Ceramic Prints, Jacuzzi, Masco, Ideal Standard, Twyford, Blanco, Kuppersbush, Alno, William Ball, Nolte and Pronorm. Organizer: CMP Information Expoconsult B. V. Trading, P. O. Box 200, 3600, Ae Maarssen, The Netherlands. Tel: +(31)-(346)-559444 Fax: +(31)-(346)-573 811

Carvan & Outdoor Leisure Show provides visitors with the widest variety of outdoor leisure products in Scotland making it the perfect place to view and compare all the latest products and brands, including caravans, motorhomes, holiday homes and lodges, awnings and plenty of the latest accessories, all at specially reduced show prices. The show covers caravans, motorhomes, holiday homes, tents, camping accessories, we even have a fantastic range of boats, all at affordable prices. During previous exhibition, Caravan & Outdoor Leisure Show, attracted almost 30,000 (29,228) discerning visitors who came to browse and buy everything across caravans, motorhomes, boats, camping equipment, holiday homes, and outdoor leisure accessories. Manufacturer and dealer of travelmobile and caravan, Accessory manufacturer & dealer, Supplier, Buyer, Importers, Dealer and manufacturer of outdoor and leisure articles, Technician, developer, designer. Profile for exhibit include leading brand caravans, motorhomes, camping and outdoor leisure accessories including folding campers, trailer tents, lightweight electronic folding bikes, satellite navigation systems and much more. Clarion Events Ltd Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, United Kingdom. Tel: +(44)-(020)-73708200

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

This conference has a twofold purpose a learning opportunity and an invitation to join a network. It presents an opportunity for top level school leaders from all over the world to meet in Stockholm, Sweden and learn more about global trends and changes in school policy and education worldwide as well as focusing on local experiences and conclusions for school improvement. The conference offers the unique possibility for school leaders to reflect on their role as leaders between political demands and pedagogical practice. Together, we will raise important and urgent questions about changes in education, how to prepare our young for global and local challenges. In keynote speeches and in seminars we will take part of the latest and most important knowledge about the difficult role of leading a process of change in education. This is an opportunity to share experience and learn from colleagues around the world and to create a network for future sharing. The conference 2008 is the first event out of three. The next occasion will be 2010 and the last in 2012. In between there will be networking activities. The conference in 2008 will bring together top level school leaders, scholars, educators to exchange experiences on: national school systems in a global context leadership in a world of change chart for the challenges of globalisation quality assessment as a tool for change cultural encounters We are pleased to invite you to this summit which will be the starting point of a global network of top level school leaders school superintendents, school district leaders. The conference is organised by the City of Stockholm, the Swedish National Agency for School Improvement, The Swedish Association of School Superintendents and the International School Connection. NEWS

Sessions Presented by Leading Employers and Practicing Benefit Professionals. "Join the Best Purchasers, Peers and Partners" Major topics include: - Wellness Programs - Disease Management - Benefit Design - Predictive Modeling - Health Promotion - Transparency - Consumer Directed - Demand Management - Managing Vendors - Power Data/Technology - Control Cost Drivers - Educate for Results Additional Information "Best Value in Health Benefits Education" Outstanding sessions at a reasonable cost - plus satisfaction guaranteed or registration refunded. Registration: $295 - $345 Hotel: (new) Embassy Suites Hotel is exclusively connected to the beautiful waterfront Tampa Convention Center. Enjoy the complimentary made-to-order hot breakfast and manager's reception each day.

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!

This meeting will provide an extensive look at new and innovative techniques for discovering and validating oncology biomarkers. Challenges to biomarker validation will be examined in depth, including regulatory perspectives on development and qualification, as will the clinical application of oncology biomarkers and enabling biomarkers in cancer drug development. Attendees will receive first-hand data from specific case studies and information on future methods and approaches to discovering and developing oncology biomarkers. You can find our full conference calendar through 2008 at: http://www.gtcbio.com/events_gtcbio.pdf

Increasingly the baby boomer generation (those born 1947 to 1964) presents a sizable and lucrative market. Financially buoyant with an insatiable appetite for new mid-life challenges, the 45 to 65 segment is a dynamic consumer with strong spending power. There is no time like now to tap the silver market in Singapore through a diverse range of lifestyle products and services designed for the mature community. This bustle forms the backdrop of Silver Industry Conference and Exhibition (SICEX) 2008, designed to harness the opportunities of the silver market, as well as to position Singapore as a regional leader in the emerging silver industry in Asia. Additional Information Conference Theme: “Turning Silver into Gold: Opportunities in Asia” Organised in conjunction the Exhibition, the Conference boasts internationally renowned speakers including: • Nobel Prize Winner Prof Robert Merton, Harvard Business School • Prof Williem van Gelder, Global Director Research of Numico • Dr Joseph Coughlin, founder and Director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab • And many others Who Should Attend • Policy Makers • Government Officers • Academia • Researchers • Industry Consultants • Marketing Professionals • Healthcare / Rehabilitation Providers and Administrators • Financial Planners • Leisure / Travel / Wellness Providers • Assistive Technology Consultants • Voluntary Welfare Officers • Owners, Operators, Managers and Developers for the mature industry

Day One – Wednesday 30th January Workforce Planning for the Future NHS Faced with the entwined challenges of an ageing NHS workforce, increased population demands on services, DH national reform programmes and regulation changes, planning the NHS workforce for now and into the future is no easy task. In a commercial NHS it has never been more important to take a strategic approach to HR. Drawing on pioneering case studies from across the NHS and beyond, day one will focus on the implications of an EU workforce, how to improve recruitment, succession planning and skills development, as well as realising the benefits of Agenda for Change. Day Two – Thursday 31st January People Management & Development for Productivity With the devolvement of power to front-line managers, HR takes a new stance in the NHS. Coupled with the pressure to achieve productivity and efficiency, managing for high-performance is critical. Day two will take a more practical approach to help managers and HR professionals alike embed world-class standards in the development and management of their staff. As well as exploring skill-mix, training and professional regulation, this day will also provide HR best-practice to help manage absenteeism and stress, and to embed appraisals and team working into the very heart of the NHS. For all other information please visit www.hsj-workforce.co.uk