Throwing a fun and enjoyable party during the grueling months of a Georgia summer can be a challenge. But Atlanta catering experts A Legendary Event have a few tips to ensure a successful summer celebration. First, make your guests' comfort your No. 1 goal. Keep the AC at a constant cool temperature, and if you're holding your party outdoors, make sure your guests are adequately sheltered from the harsh Georgian sun. Second, have cool drinks available to your guests throughout the party. Offer a variety of beverages, including cold water of course, and encourage ...

As the new year begins, many successful companies are hosting a series of strategic planning meetings to determine the goals for their business and how to achieve them. FindaFacilitator.com, a database of meeting facilitators, recommends that businesses use the proven strategic planning model, The Drivers Model, to guarantee success. The Drivers Model is a simple and elegant strategic planning solution that is able to scale from the largest company down to individual teams within a company. When combined with the skills and experience of a certified master facilitator, ...

Mazda's SkyActiv technology has only been on the market since late 2011 and it's already made an impact for guests at Mazda dealers in Tampa. The 2012 Mazda lineup was named the most efficient fleet by the EPA, thanks to features like the direct injection system used in the engines and the efficiency optimized transmissions developed by engineers, among other improvements. (1) However, Tampa Mazda drivers should know that the improvements for SkyActiv do not stop there. Powertrain executive Mitsuo Hitomi told reporters that the next generation of the system, known as ...

If you need to get a mortgage in order to buy a house, make sure your credit is in good shape. Get a copy of your credit report a few months before you start looking at houses. Check it carefully to see that it is accurate and fix any problems you may find. If you are not planning to stay in one place for a few years, it's probably not a good idea to buy a house just yet. Bid on houses that you can actually afford. Use a reliable mortgage calculator to find out how your income, debts and monthly expenses impact the amount of mortgage you can easily afford. The above ...

Wrinkles are caused by the skin becoming thinner as you age, and lifestyle choices such as smoking and chronic or excessive sun exposure can cause the look of wrinkles to become exaggerated. However, while wearing broad spectrum sunscreen and quitting (or never starting) smoking will help avoid exacerbation of wrinkles, they are unfortunately an unavoidable part of aging, and no one can escape them altogether. The good news is that help is available. There are a number of treatments aimed at reducing the look of wrinkles, and the experts from Medicus Veincare discuss ...

After a successful cabinet refacing project in your kitchen, it's time to update the rest of your tired and worn cabinets in the other rooms of your house. Carolina Cabinet Refacing can do an exceptional job with any cabinets in your home. If you're thinking of selling your house, new custom cabinets increase the value of your property and make it more appealing to prospective buyers. On the other hand, if you have no plans of moving any time soon, they increase your enjoyment of your home. Either way, refacing the cabinets all over your house is a step in the right direction. If ...

If there is one thing that living in Atlanta during the summertime will teach you (other than that air conditioning is wonderful), it will teach you that electricity can be incredibly expensive. With spring right around the corner, residential electrical contractor Pat Murphy Electric wishes to offer you some tips on how to save on your electric bill. Your first step in saving on your electric bill is to turn things off if you are not using them. Try to ensure that you turn the lights off whenever you leave a room and turn the TV off when you aren't watching it. Many ...

It's common knowledge that driving conditions can be dangerous during inclement weather, but when it's nice outside, driving is still a dangerous activity. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, two out of three people will be involved in a car accident in their lifetime. For most, getting behind the wheel of a car or truck is the most dangerous thing a person can do on any given day. Given the frequency with which accidents occur and the inherent dangerousness of operating a motor vehicle, it is important to take steps to make sure you ...

Cosmetic bonding is a dental procedure that involves the careful application and sculpting of tooth-colored resin onto teeth that have flaws or damage. Perfect Smile Tulsa, a Tulsa cosmetic dentistry practice, has seen the benefits that cosmetic bonding can provide patients and believes the procedure can help to notably improve certain patients' smiles. Cosmetic bonding is most commonly used to repair tooth decay or cracks, chips and other breakage teeth may have suffered. However, the procedure also can help to whiten discolored teeth, fill in gaps between teeth, add ...

Warpia announced today two new additions to their lineup of USB based connectivity devices, the Dock n' Charge & Plug n' View product families, both based on the ultra fast USB 3.0 platform. The Dock n'Charge USB 3.0 universal dual monitor docking station with fast charging USB power for smart phones & tablets is a cutting edge docking station for Windows based laptops and tablets. It enables users to easily connect their laptop or tablet to multiple displays, keyboard, mouse, speakers, Ethernet & peripherals with a single USB connection. The Dock n' Charge ...

CHAMP Camp, a nonprofit benefiting children and adolescents ages 6-18 with tracheostomies and those who require other forms of respiratory assistance, was recently awarded the Finish Line Youth Foundation Legacy Grant of $75,000. FLYF grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations that provide community-based access to athletics or camps that provide resources for disabled and disadvantaged youth. The grant is being utilized to build a universally accessible zip line at Bradford Woods in Martinsville, Ind., where CHAMP Camp takes place each June. Phase one of the zip ...

Madisonians eager for the smell of summer grilling and the sound of live music in the air don't have to wait much longer. The 31st annual World's Largest Brat Fest will kick off summer fun on Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-26, at Willow Island on the grounds of the Alliant Energy Center. "People are going to be amazed by how much Brat Fest has grown this year," says Tim Metcalfe, who organizes Brat Fest with his brother, Kevin Metcalfe. "We've added a fifth live music stage, and in a few days we'll be announcing some nationally known music headliners. Parking is free. ...

Greenlee Lynn Granger is about to find out the meaning of technology used as a malicious tool: normal teen one day, and ruined the next. Thrasher's latest novel 'The Greenlee Project' takes an emotional glimpse into the reality of cyber bullying. Cruel betrayal of such magnitude devastates her main character, Greenlee Lynn Granger, forcing her to make mature decisions teens are often pressured to make due to such terrible acts. The main characters decisions address the outcome of her persecutors, including their punishment, and their future options. Students witness ...

While studying international Business Marketing in Chicago Michael Hagerty saw a stage production starring actor Gary Sinise, and quickly decided to pursue his first love, acting. He moved to Los Angeles, quickly found work in commercials (one of his early jobs was the Sunny Delight kid) and took acting lessons. The classes clearly paid off when Michael garnered a Best Actor nomination while starring in Questa with Wendie Malick, Doreen Harwood and Dan Lauria. If Michael looks familiar, it's because he has acted in over forty films and television shows since his Sunny Delight ...

The Newport Beach Center for Plastic Surgery (http://www.newportbeachcosmeticsurgeons.com/), a cosmetic and reconstructive surgery practice with locations in Newport Beach and Fullerton, has recently launched their redesigned website, which includes a focus on patient testimonials and videos as well as an updated look for easier navigation and a crisp, modern feel. "The new site is more reflective of our patient-centric philosophy," explains Dr. Nirav Savalia, a board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of the practice. "This way, men and women who may be considering ...

KIEI Tokyo (https://kieitokyo.com), a global E-retailer, is officially open, offering a wide selection of up-and-coming fashion brands from Japan. The KIEI Tokyo beta version of the website pre-opened in December 2013 and has already attracted considerable attention from the Japanese fashion scene and young fashion designers as well as overseas customers. The site offers shipping to more than 100 countries. Hundreds of thousands of users have visited the site every month, and purchases have been made by fans from all over the world, including Hong Kong, Italy, UAE, ...

ANE Designs recently launched its newly redesigned e-commerce website Personalized-Engraved-Gifts.com. The new website boasts a user-friendly interface and connects individual and corporate clients to ANE's extensive stock of personalized engraved gifts, corporate gifts and more. After reviewing its existing interface, ANE made a number of key changes to its digital storefront that appeals to longtime customers and first-time visitors. First, the site's layout and appearance have been updated to reflect current Web design standards. The platform's crisp visuals and ...

It used to be that building and launching a working satellite was an enormously expensive and complex undertaking, feasible only for governmental and military agencies. But the CubeSat revolution of the past decade has placed satellite technology within reach of private companies, universities and even unaffiliated individuals. That revolution has been boosted by the existence of the International Space Station, which provides an additional launching platform enabled through regular commercial cargo flights. CubeSats are a class of research spacecraft called nanosatellites. ...

To further separate themselves from other auto title loan lenders and to offer consumers a fair and affordable product, TurboTitleLoan.com, a leader in online auto title loans, has made significant changes to their business model. The most noteworthy change is to interest rates, which are now the lowest in the industry. New website features are more interactive, and the 100% online process blends convenience and savings at the highest level. High interest rates are a constant source of concern for consumers when dealing with the auto title loan industry. Physical title ...

On the first day of the NAB Show in Las Vegas, Rabbit TV has already begun amassing a huge amount of web content deals out of the gate thanks to its newly announced Content Partnership Program. The program, which offers a 100% revenue-share turnkey solution for targeted web content delivery, has proven to be a massive success with the hundreds of producers at the show seeking to monetize their content, which generally falls into one of Rabbit TV's monetizable categories: - Programming that is unable to make it on major networks - Niche special interest content seeking ...

The recent shooting at Fort Hood and mudslide in Washington underscore the critical need for improved communication and more effective team coordination. Philadelphia-based software company Drakontas LLC is working with law enforcement and emergency responders to develop unique software tools to address this critical need. Drakontas' DragonForce app runs on smartphones, tablets and web browsers and is used by public safety teams to more quickly and effectively respond to both day-to-day and emergency incidents. By utilizing DragonForce's collaborative tools, emergency ...

Korman Residential Properties, Inc. has acquired The Villas, a 240-unit garden style apartment community located at 21 Villas Drive, New Castle, Delaware. The sale was brokered by Ken Wellar of Rittenhouse Realty Advisors. Built in 1973, the property consists of 12 three-story multifamily buildings with a pool and playground located on 14.04 acres in the Wilmington Metro submarket. The highly desirable unit mix is comprised of 20% one-bedroom and 80% two-bedroom apartments with fully equipped kitchens and balconies or patios. The property is ideally located in New Castle ...

Four people with paraplegia are able to voluntarily move previously paralyzed muscles as a result of a novel therapy that involves electrical stimulation of the spinal cord, according to a study funded in part by the National Institutes of Health and the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. The participants, each of whom had been paralyzed for more than two years, were able to voluntarily flex their toes, ankles, and knees while the stimulator was active, and the movements were enhanced over time when combined with physical rehabilitation. Researchers involved in the study ...

Ann Arbor, MI, April 8, 2014 – While preventable, carbon monoxide poisoning is a serious and sometimes fatal condition. Large weather events, such as snowstorms and heavy storms that cause power outages, can lead to an increase in the number of reported carbon monoxide exposures. Researchers from Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut explored the link between these major storms and the rise in carbon monoxide exposure cases. They found that portable generators were the most common source of carbon monoxide exposure after storms which resulted in power losses; car exhaust ...

An antimicrobial agent found in common household soaps, shampoos and toothpastes may be finding its way inside human noses where it promotes the colonization of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and could predispose some people to infection. Researchers at the University of Michigan report their findings this week in a study published in mBio®, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology. Triclosan, a man-made compound used in a range of antibacterial personal care products such as soaps, toothpastes, kitchen surfaces, clothes and medical equipment, ...