Craftsman Direct Handyman Home Improvement, announced today that the North Carolina General Contractor Licensing Board has determined Craftsman Direct to have satisfied all the necessary qualifications to be a Licensed General Contractor in the State of North Carolina. This license is an indicator of both excellence and accountability for the public and allows Craftsman Direct to engage in larger rebuilding or repair jobs. "This General Contractor License is another step in the progress of our company," said Lee Mendel Smoak, President of Craftsman Direct. "We have ...

The Deutz diesel engine supplier, APM Heavy Duty, addresses the drawbacks of adding more horsepower to your vehicle. Superior performance is a must on and off the road and having a faster car is a lot of fun. Top-end speed and enhanced power output in high gear is directly related to how much horsepower a vehicle has. Torque is also very important for Cummins diesel engines, as this is what allows you to haul heavy loads and move quickly from a stop. Horsepower Changes the Driving Dynamic...for Better or for Worse Although there are many clear performance benefits ...

Kitchen remodeling and upgrades continue to be a popular project in 2014. There are three trends that are becoming more and more evident. Designers are concentrating more on aesthetics than function, creating beautiful and interesting spaces via Paint choices, open cabinetry and color choices for countertops in Atlanta, the big three trends in 2014. Paint Color The bright, white sterile kitchen look may be nearing the end of its popularity. Consumers are looking for more warmth and boldness in their kitchens. Dark paint colors such as black, copper, deep rich browns ...

The dentists in Norcross, Ga., Norcross Dental Associates, talk briefly about what could be causing your gums to hurt. Vigorous brushing or even using the a toothbrush with too tough of bristles can lead to some discomfort and bleeding, so pain does not always mean an infection is present. Recurring discomfort or persistently sore tissue is another issue altogether and should be addressed before the situation potentially worsens. Oral pain is arguably one of the worst types, particularly due to the mass amount of nerve endings that are located near the gum line. Reasons ...

Popular drinks such as coffee, soda and red wine contain acids that can stain and discolor teeth. Eating a lot of sugary foods may cause bacteria to build up in the oral cavity, which can cause tooth decay and lead to tooth loss if left untreated. Eating calcium-rich foods such as low-fat milk and hard cheeses help strengthen teeth, while a varied diet helps to neutralize acids in the mouth for a healthier oral environment. Drinking plenty of water helps to wash away food debris and prevent bacteria build-up. Water also induces the production of saliva, which helps ...

Gum infections are a very common issue. Fortunately, the Tulsa dentists at Perfect Smile Tulsa know that gum infections can be easily treated as long as they are detected early on. Gum infections can take on a variety of forms, and thus can cause a variety of symptoms. The symptom that most patients will notice first is that their gums bleed easily while they brush or floss their teeth. This bleeding can also occur shortly after you brush or floss, and it is a pretty solid indicator that something is not right with your gums. You may also notice that your gums are ...

Zoom! whitening in Atlanta is one of the most popular tooth whitening systems available. The dentists at Downtown Atlanta Dentistry are pleased to announce that Zoom! has come out with its newest patent-pending tooth whitening system called Zoom!2. Zoom!2 improves on the original Zoom! system by reducing the sensitivity patients experience afterwards and improving the speed of the procedure while maintaining a high level of results. Patients may experience as much as 67 percent less sensitivity when compared to the original Zoom! system. The new procedure itself takes ...

With spring just around the corner along with the rains that come with it, can plumbing problems caused by flooding and water damage be far behind? Florida plumbing experts Choice Plumbing are your answer. With over two decades of experience in the plumbing industry, they are the experts when it comes to Orlando plumbing repair and maintenance. Burst pipes, mysterious leaks and other such plumbing emergencies have met their match in the skills, experience and exceptional training of their dependable plumbing professionals. Choice Plumbing provides a wide range of commercial ...

The cost of highly calibrated and finely tuned laboratory equipment can easily run into six figures. Not only is this a sizable investment for your company, but also some equipment can be difficult and expensive to replace if damaged during a move. This is why Atlanta moving company A.C. White strongly suggests hiring experienced and specialized movers if you have delicate laboratory items included in your move. As a leading residential and commercial mover in Atlanta with over eight decades of service to the community, A.C. White has the expertise and the technology ...

Puron is a modern refrigerant that does not damage or deplete the earth's ozone layer. It is currently the cooling agent of choice among major air conditioner manufacturers. Freon, on the other hand, is the traditional refrigerant found in many older air conditioning units. While it may cause harm to the earth's protective ozone layer when released into the atmosphere, Freon leaks are quite rare. You can still safeguard the environment as long as you maintain your AC system properly and regularly. As a leading provider of reliable Orlando AC service, American Air & ...

Tribeca Film Festival co-founder Craig Hatkoff on April 25th will confer the Lifetime Achievement Award upon Jay Walker, founder and Chairman of LabTV, as part of this year's celebration of Disruptive Innovation at the annual Festival. The Lifetime Achievement Award honors people whose ideas have broken the mold to create significant impact on the world. Mr. Walker is being honored in part for LabTV, which will be publicly previewed at the Festival. LabTV is an innovative, web-based video platform that showcases short, engaging videos of young medical scientists, ...

The world is full of talent, undiscovered talent; unfortunately not everyone can afford to attend any one of the many talent search auditions. And that's where Ginormous.TV comes in. The first of its kind talents-only video streaming website where users, from all corners of the world, can submit videos showcasing individual talents and skills. This interactive talents only video streaming platform, will offer individuals, from anywhere in the world, new opportunities to display their special skills. Ginormous.tv will offer the maximum visibility for talented individuals, ...

Cubit Labs is please to announce that YOUnify for BlackBerry 10 has received a stellar review by CrackBerry.com the most trafficked BlackBerry Fan website on the web. "Sharing contacts has never been so easy and I highly recommend this for exchanging contact details in only a few steps." - CrackBerry.com View full App review here: http://crackberry.com/younify-blackberry-10YOUnify is the simplest and most efficient way to share contact information between any smartphone, streamlining the use of NFC and QRCodes to share contact information and social network links ...

The Boca Bearing Company is proud to announce the expansion of their line of Full Ceramic and Ceramic Hybrid bearings suited for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Boca Bearings offers many different bearing styles that are appropriate for use in both semiconductor equipment and semiconductor manufacturing. Ceramic bearings are capable of accommodating the many challenging conditions present during the stages of semiconductor production; from furnace temperatures that can reach close to 2500F to clean-room 1 air quality. Ceramic materials commonly used for bearings ...

Oxygen Factor, the leading brand in portable Sports Oxygen, recently signed 2-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Felix Sanchez as a Sponsored Athlete through the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Sanchez is arguably the most dominant athlete to ever compete in the 400m Hurdles, winning two World Championships in addition to his 2 Olympic Gold Medals, the latest of which came at the age of 34. According to Sanchez, "I started adding supplemental oxygen to my training at the beginning of the 2012 season and it changed everything for me. That year, I went on to break the indoor ...

1982 to 1985 seems like a blip on the radar screen, but almost an eternity in the lifespan of a rock band. That was the span between Prodigal's first album to its last, Just Like Real Life. Since then, a small but fiercely loyal fanbase has waited for the eventual re-release of the recordings in a digital format. Neither these, nor the second album Electric Eye which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2014, have officially been on CD. Fans had to rely upon their vinyl and cassettes...until now. In June 2014, the entire output from Prodigal will be released as a 3-CD ...

Samsung has released its most powerful tablet for business users yet - the Galaxy NotePRO 12.2. The massive 12.2-inch slab is already proving popular with professionals, and tablet case makers The Snugg have just released a range of covers to protect the high-end device from damage. The folio-style cases are made from resilient PU leather to keep the Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 free from knocks and bumps. With its 12.2-inch display at a gorgeous 1600 x 2560 resolution, the Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 is ideal for viewing documents and watching films. The tablet is powered by 1.9GHz ...

Altys Group announced the launch of the ForaCare Suisse AG FORA Diamond MINI blood glucose monitor in South Africa. An exclusive distributor of ForaCare since 2013, Altys Group has partnered with Discovery Health, which manages South Africa's largest open medical scheme and 13 closed schemes, to offer the Diamond MINI to all Discovery Health Medical Scheme members excluding members of Keycare plans. Eligible members can receive a free Diamond MINI from MedXpress and Dis-Chem stores as part of a diabetes care program. The FORA Diamond MINI blood glucose monitor is a leading ...

Great Minds in STEM (GMiS), in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), will proudly showcase a Viva Technology Program during the 3rd USA Science and Engineering Festival Sneak Peek Friday, on April 25, 2014. The Viva Technology, GMiS flagship K-12 STEM awareness program, will host 160 Washington D.C.students from Howard University Middle School and McKinley Technology Center. This special event themed, Celebrate Diversity in STEM!, will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Washington D.C. Students will experience STEM project-based ...

A seven-year study of cancer patients, by Dr. Colleen Huber, NMD and her team at Nature Works Best, an alternative cancer clinic in Tempe, Arizona, exposes a severe threat to the survival of cancer patients - the consumption of sweetened food or drink. Dr. Huber led a team of physicians in a seven-year study where cancer patients avoided all types of sugar, including honey, maple syrup, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, plant nectars, alcohol and fruit juices. This is the first large, human, interventional study that has indicted sugar as deadly for cancer patients. ...

As Aereo defends its live TV streaming service in front of the Supreme Court, Rabbit TV today announced a similar feature added to its popular eMedia guide, giving its 3 million+ users easy access to nearly 100 live TV stations over the web, including popular US stations like The CW, PBS, Ion, Univision, Telemundo, This, and MeTV, to name a few. The offering also incorporates international channels like Eurosport, RT, and ZDF, along with popular news, shopping and variety channels such as Bloomberg, MSNBC, QVC, HSN, and various others. The twist is that all of these channels ...

Play2Shop.com is the first online community that has taken the "free" casual gaming experience to a whole new level - giving its members fun and novel ways to earn free rewards, buy goods, win auction items and even raise money for great charities! "Retailers are drawn to Play2Shop.com because of its unique shopping and free casual gaming platform that drives traffic, engages and entertains user's, builds brand loyalty, and most of all, helps drive sales back to our merchant partners!" said John Benton, Play2Shop.com's CEO. "Members love Play2Shop.com because of our ...

A pilot study by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators may lead to greater availability and acceptability of an unusual treatment for a serious medical problem – use of fecal material from healthy donors to treat recurrent diarrhea caused by the Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) bacteria. In their paper being published online in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, the researchers report that use of prescreened frozen fecal material from donors unrelated to patients was as successful in curing recurrent C. difficile infection as was the use of fresh ...

Using frozen stool from healthy, unrelated donors was safe and effective in treating patients with serious, relapsing diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile, according to a new pilot study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases and available online. Known as fecal microbiota transplantation, the treatment was equally effective whether given via a colonoscope or a nasogastric tube. The findings suggest approaches that may make this promising treatment more readily available to patients. A growing concern, C. difficile causes 250,000 infections requiring hospitalization ...

TORONTO, April 24, 2014 – Pregnant immigrants from Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and Caribbean islands may require increased monitoring during pregnancy, according to new research from St. Michael's Hospital. The study, published today in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, assessed the differences in preeclampsia and eclampsia rates among immigrants and native-born women in six high-immigration countries – Australia (Victoria), Canada (Ontario), Denmark, Sweden, Spain (Catalonia and Valencia) and the United States (California, New Jersey and New York ...