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Science 2014-03-16

INDEVCO Group at INDEX14: Customized Hygiene Converting Machinery & Parts

During INDEX14, INDEVCO Group member company, Phoenix Machinery, will meet attendees to discuss customizable hygiene converting machinery and parts at Booth # 4035. The Lebanese machine manufacturer will showcase new hygiene converting technologies and CNC parts at the leading nonwovens exhibition to take place from 8 - 11 April 2014 at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. Hygiene converters commonly face the challenge of finding machinery and parts manufacturers that offer high technical expertise, customization, customer-centered solutions, strong after-sale service, consultancy, ...
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Science 2014-03-16

Doc Wellbee Dental Plan First to Incentivize Consumers for Practicing Better Oral Hygiene

Consumers now have a fresh option for protecting their smiles and wallets - Doc Wellbee (www.docwellbee.com) - a new kind of dental plan offering discounted rates from hundreds of dentists, while rewarding smarter well care. After every six month cleaning, members receive an annual subscription to their choice of popular consumer magazine. Additional reward options, like health and beauty products will be added soon. "Smarter preventative care is the best cure for dental bills," says Doc Whitney Troope, DMD, Doc Wellbee founding partner and its namesake inspiration. ...
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Social Science 2014-03-16

Places4Students.com Partners with Lehigh University to Provide Off-Campus Housing Solutions

Lehigh University has partnered with Places4Students.com, the company specializing in providing academic institutions with off-campus housing solutions. Places4Students.com has replaced the university's previous housing service and provides a website with many new features and improved offerings for both students and landlords. Places4Students.com will simplify the process for Lehigh students to search for off-campus housing accommodations near the university. All student services are FREE, including rental property searches, student sublet postings and roommate profile ...
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Engineering 2014-03-16

Salzano Custom Concrete Launches New Accounts on Several Sites

As it continues its multi-faceted internet marketing campaign, CJ Salzano Custom Concrete, a family-owned decorative concrete contractor in northern Virginia is pleased to announce the creation of new accounts on several websites across the internet. Headquartered in Centreville, a small community located roughly 40 minutes west of Washington, D.C, Salzano Custom Concrete performs traditional concrete work along with decorative concrete services for customers in the District of Columbia, some areas of Maryland and customers across northern Virginia, particularly in Fairfax ...
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Science 2014-03-16

4th Annual Investigator Initiated Studies Conference Set for May 19-20 in Dusseldorf, Germany

For the fourth straight year, Q1 Productions will be hosting the European Investigator Initiated Studies Conference in Dusseldorf, Germany, providing attendees with the most valuable insight to the forecast of the IIS industry. This year's conference will offer nearly a dozen new session topics addressing the entire process of investigator research, from reviewing proposals and understanding how to best align research with the goals of the corporation to methods for closing out studies and handling publication data, all while maintaining strict adherence to legal and regulatory ...
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Engineering 2014-03-16

e-DBA Celebrate Being Named 'Oracle Engineered Systems Partner of the Year 2014'

e-DBA, a Specialised Oracle Platinum Partner, is thrilled to announce that they have been named Oracle Engineered Systems Partner of the Year 2014. The award recognises e-DBA for their continued dedication to reselling, delivering and supporting products from the Oracle Engineered Systems stack. The development and growth of e-DBA's Oracle Engineered Systems practice and customer base has been a key driver in winning this award. Being recognised by Oracle at this level serves as a testament to e-DBA's Oracle Engineered Systems offerings, and further strengthens confidence ...
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Strap Up in Garter Belts from iLoveSexy
Science 2014-03-16

Strap Up in Garter Belts from iLoveSexy

When buying lingerie, many people often times pay more attention to the overall look and focus only on finding the perfect teddy, baby doll or chemise to wear. People tend to forget about the little details such as the garter belt. Garter belts are traditionally used as a form of function to prevent stockings from slipping down. However, nowadays, garters are considered an accessory that adds another depth of appeal to any lingerie outfit. At iLoveSexy, an online retailer for lingerie, costumes, and hosiery, there are an array of garter belts to choose from so finding a ...
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Plastic Surgeon Says VOLUMA XC Is Trendsetting Filler in San Jose
Environment 2014-03-16

Plastic Surgeon Says VOLUMA XC Is Trendsetting Filler in San Jose

Dr. Daryl K. Hoffman (www.dkhoffmanmd.com) says JUVEDERM VOLUMA XC is quickly becoming the most popular dermal filler at his plastic surgery practice serving San Jose, Palo Alto, and Los Gatos, reflecting a nationwide trend as patients take advantage of the injectable gel's unique ability to restore volume to cheeks. "It's being called 'The Hot Shot' of 2014," Dr. Hoffman says. "It's one of the most anticipated cosmetic products in the last several years." Why such excitement? Youthful faces have round contours and high cheekbones, and the lower ...
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Pennsylvania Plastic Surgeons Seeing Evidence of National Trends
Environment 2014-03-16

Pennsylvania Plastic Surgeons Seeing Evidence of National Trends

New cosmetic enhancement statistics show national trends are lining up with popular procedures in Pennsylvania, according to the physicians at Stratis Gayner Plastic Surgery (www.focusedforyou.com) who serve patients from Lancaster to Harrisburg. For example, the surgeons say their patients now choose silicone breast implants in about 3 of every 4 breast augmentation procedures at their practice. That mirrors the 2013 nationwide statistics recently released by the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), which showed U.S. women chose silicone over saline implants ...
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Apartment Locator Houston Finds Luxury Apartments for People Looking to Rent in the Galleria, Downtown, Midtown Houston and Katy TX Areas
Science 2014-03-16

Apartment Locator Houston Finds Luxury Apartments for People Looking to Rent in the Galleria, Downtown, Midtown Houston and Katy TX Areas

Apartment Locator Houston offers professional help to find luxury apartments for those needing to rent a one or two bedroom luxury apartment. Apartment Locator Houston provides all their services at no charge. Finding nice and affordable apartments in Midtown, Downtown Houston, the Medical Center and Galleria areas and in Katy Houston. "Our professional agents have twenty years of experience with apartment searching in the Greater Houston area" said Richard Baker, Marketing Agent for Houston Apartment Locator. "We have hundreds of customers every year ...
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Science 2014-03-16

Michael Skodnick and Trader Joe's

Michael Skodnick is celebrating five years as an employee at the Trader Joe's in Rego Park, New York. Michael Skodnick has earned a reputation for hard work and reliability during his tenure at Trader Joe's. His co-workers know him as honest, too, and an employee devoted to delivering outstanding customer service. Michael Skodnick has a real knack for customer service. "I just love people," he says modestly, "so it only seems right that I would interact well with my customers." When he's not at work, Michael Skodnick enjoys nothing more than tuning ...
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Attend the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament in Atlanta and Stay at Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport Hotel
Medicine 2014-03-16

Attend the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament in Atlanta and Stay at Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport Hotel

The Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport Hotel North offers convenient lodging for fans attending the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament in Atlanta. The tournament will be held March 12-16, 2014 at the Georgia Dome in downtown Atlanta. During the tournament fans can attend the Sunkist Soda SEC FanFare, which will feature interactive games, live entertainment, and interviews with former SEC basketball stars. FanFare will be held on International Plaza, the outdoor area between Phillips Arena, the Georgia Dome, and the Georgia World Congress Center. Admission to FanFare is free. "We ...
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Medicine 2014-03-16

Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport Hotel Offers Affordable Lodging to Fans Attending the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament

The Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport Hotel (North, I-85) offers affordable lodging to fans attending the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament. The action will take place March 12-16 at the Georgia Dome in downtown Atlanta. The University of Florida Gators are the top team coming into the tournament, ranked at #1 in the country. The Kentucky Wildcats are also highly ranked in the conference. Basketball fans can enjoy the Sunkist Soda SEC FanFare during the tournament. FanFare will feature live entertainment, interactive games, and interviews with former SEC basketball ...
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Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel Offers Convenient Lodging to Fans Attending the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament
Medicine 2014-03-16

Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel Offers Convenient Lodging to Fans Attending the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament

Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel North, located at Atlanta Perimeter Center, offers convenient lodging for basketball fans attending the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament. The games will take place at the Georgia Dome in downtown Atlanta. While in town, fans can participate in the Sunkist Soda FanFare. The entire family can enjoy live entertainment and interactive games, and admission is free. FanFare will be held outdoors on International Plaza, located between the Georgia Dome, Phillips Arena, and the Georgia World Congress Center. "We look forward to welcoming ...
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Attend the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament in Atlanta and Stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Perimeter Hotel
Medicine 2014-03-16

Attend the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament in Atlanta and Stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Perimeter Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Perimeter Hotel (North), located near Perimeter Mall in Sandy Springs, offers convenient accommodations to guests attending the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament. The Southeastern Conference teams will meet March 12-16 at the Georgia Dome in downtown Atlanta. The Florida Gators are the top ranked team in the conference and currently #1 in the country. Fans looking for entertainment during the tournament can stop by the Sunkist Soda SEC FanFare. They will enjoy interactive games, interviews with former SEC basketball players, and live ...
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Science 2014-03-16

Harnessing everyday motion to power mobile devices (video)

DALLAS, March 16, 2014 — Imagine powering your cell phone by simply walking around your office or rubbing it with the palm of your hand. Rather than plugging it into the wall, you become the power source. Researchers at the 247th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS), the world's largest scientific society, presented these commercial possibilities and a unique vision for green energy. To see a video of the team's work, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVhJ4G-7na4. The meeting, attended by thousands of scientists, features more than 10,000 ...
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Energy 2014-03-16

A battery that 'breathes' could power next-gen electric vehicles

DALLAS, March 16, 2014 — Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) nearly doubled in 2013, but most won't take you farther than 100 miles on one charge. To boost their range toward a tantalizing 300 miles or more, researchers are reporting new progress on a "breathing" battery that has the potential to one day replace the lithium-ion technology of today's EVs. They presented their work at the 247th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS), the world's largest scientific society. Researchers have gathered here through Thursday to give more than 10,000 ...
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Engineering 2014-03-15

More osteoarthritis noted later in life in kids who have ACL reconstruction

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Researchers presented results today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Specialty Day in New Orleans that adolescents who have an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction are more likely to demonstrate osteoarthritic changes later in life. "Long-term follow-ups after the surgical treatment of ACL injuries in kids are rare and this is one of the few studies that has been able to track individuals," said Olle Mansson, MD, lead author of the study from NU-Hospital Group in Uddevalla, Sweden. The study assessed 32 ...
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Medicine 2014-03-15

Young athletes with knee pain may turn to meniscus transplant

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Patients undergoing meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) surgery require an additional operation approximately 32% of the time, but overall see a 95% success rate after an average five-year follow-up, according to new research released today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Specialty Day. "Our research shows a positive mid to long-term outcome for patients who require MAT surgery," commented lead author Dr. Frank McCormick from Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute in Fort Lauderdale Florida, and Rush University Medical ...
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Engineering 2014-03-15

Socioeconomic factors may contribute to delay in pediatric ACL reconstructions

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Specialty Day in New Orleans highlights evidence that insurance type, household income and age at injury are significant, independent predictors of the rate which Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgeries occurred in kids. Researchers also noted that a delay in pediatric ACL surgery of more than five months correlated with increased severity of other knee injuries in the future. "In our study, ACL surgery occurred more rapidly among pediatric and adolescent subjects ...
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Science 2014-03-15

ACL tears are not the end for college football players

NEW ORLEANS, LA – High-level college football players frequently return to the field after an ACL reconstruction, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Specialty Day. The study added to earlier research by exploring specific factors that affected return to play, including player standing on rosters and year in school. "Our data shows that about 82% of Division 1 NCAA football players return after ACL surgery, with that percentage reaching up to 94% when we focus on players who were starters before being ...
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Medicine 2014-03-15

Shoulder revision repair surgery not as successful 2 years later, say researchers

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Long-term outcomes of revision arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery is not as successful as in a first-time surgery, according to researchers from the Orthopaedic Research Institute in Sydney, Australia, who are presenting their work today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Specialty Day. "According to our results, patients with revision arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery had gained short term (six months post operatively) functional and clinical improvements. However, these gains pretty much disappeared by two years ...
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Medicine 2014-03-15

Tommy John Surgery a good solution for MLB pitchers

NEW ORLEANS, LA – New data suggests ulnar collateral (UCL) reconstruction, better known as Tommy John Surgery, allows major league pitchers to return to the mound at high rates, and with a positive impact on some performance parameters. The research, presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Specialty Day, examined 179 major league pitchers from 1986 to 2012. "Our research showed 83% of MLB pitchers undergoing this elbow surgery returned to pitching, with most returning after an average of 20.5 months," noted author Dr. Anil K. Gupta ...
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Science 2014-03-15

Michigan quiet title actions: An overview

Michigan quiet title actions: An overview Article provided by Galloway and Collens, PLLC Visit us at http://www.gallowaycollens.com/ Real estate is a unique type of property. Land may change hands often, and frequently, more than one party has or appears to have an ownership interest in the same parcel of land or in structures built on that land. When the true ownership of a piece of real property may be in question, the property can have what is referred to as a "clouded" title. A possible full ownership interest may cloud a title, but so can partial ...
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Science 2014-03-15

For Colorado couples, divorce mediation offers many potential benefits

For Colorado couples, divorce mediation offers many potential benefits Article provided by Warkentine Law Office Visit us at http://www.warkentinelaw.com Divorce can be a difficult and emotionally challenging process even under the best of circumstances, but it does not always need to be hostile or destructive -- particularly when both spouses are committed to parting ways peacefully and cooperatively. For divorcing couples in Colorado who prefer to keep things amicable, divorce mediation is often an attractive option. Divorce mediation is a process that allows ...
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