A recent article in CBS News points out the invaluable tips and secrets to planning a destination wedding, a word of advice that wins the attention of wedding coordinator Susan Boggia. The report includes the insight of Sarah Pease, the owner and creative director of Brilliant Event Planning, a wedding services company that specializes in destination weddings in Ireland and Spanish-speaking locales. She detailed some of the most important aspects of destination weddings. "Before you can start hunting for locations, you need to know how many people you're accommodating," ...

PFS Aerospace (http://www.pfs-aerospace.com), a specialist in aerospace inflatables for over two decades, announced today that it had reduced its rates to the most competitive pricing in the market for internet connection microsat launches. Designed to be the most cost-effective system for large-ground-area internet, communications and media deployments, the PFS technology is provided in pre-packaged "Go-CANS" ready for instant launch and tracking and control via common software. Users only need to supply lifting gas (ie: helium, hydrogen, etc.). PFS owns ...

Although women still comprise the majority of patients for most cosmetic surgeons, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) year-end statistics from 2012 both indicate that the number of male patients is on the rise, a trend that Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. David N. Sayah (http://www.davidsayah.com/) has noticed at his own cosmetic surgery practice as well. "The stigma surrounding male surgery is definitely lessening," says Dr. Sayah, whose male patients choose procedures such as liposuction, ...

Health Care Reform is making numerous changes to the insurance industry. Individuals, families and small employers may be the most affected by these changes. Sofi Insurance Services is helping California employers find affordable, compliant health insurance plans designed to meet their needs and the needs of their employees. Shopping for health insurance can be confusing at the best of times. With the upcoming changes, the process becomes even more complex. Grandfathered plans, the insurance exchanges and the various tiers of plans can lead to frustration. Small employers ...

A recent study released by the American Thoracic Society and published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine has drawn a link between asbestos exposure, smoking and the development of asbestos-related lung cancer. Researchers showed that smoking cigarettes dramatically increased the rate at which workers previously exposed to asbestos developed lung cancer. The study - led by Dr. Stephen Markowitz, professor of occupational and environmental medicine at Queens College's School of Earth & Environmental Sciences - examined the medical records ...

In the last few years, motorcycles have increased in popularity across the country and you have likely seen more appearing on the roads here in DeKalb County. Motorcycles present a unique challenge for motorists because they can be difficult to see. If motorists aren't extra vigilant, they could cause a motorcycle accident. Due to their smaller size, motorcycles do not move or operate in the same way that passenger vehicles do. Since they are road vehicles, this can be disconcerting to motorists. However, by becoming more aware of these two-wheeled vehicles, drivers ...

If you have been following the numbers, you probably know that the economy and housing market is slowly recovering. This is great for couples that have been struggling financially; however, it is even better for those who are ready to split. NBC News notes that there has been a sharp increase in the number of divorce filings. Specifically, The Fiscal Times documents a divorce increase of 25 to 50 percent in some areas over the past year. Why is there an increase? Sources have detected a direct correlation between the housing market and divorce. People were experiencing ...

Nothing says "summer" for millions of American families like a road trip. Taking to the highways, seeing the sights and spending quality time together is a tradition that spans generations, no matter if the drive is across the state or across the country. For some unlucky families, though, their vacation will be cut short by a tragic car or truck accident. Truck accidents are far too common, with nearly 500,000 of them happening every year. Many commercial vehicle accidents involve collisions with smaller passenger vehicles, something that can have dire consequences ...

Last fall, voters in Colorado approved a ballot initiative legalizing the recreational use of marijuana. Since then, state lawmakers have been tasked with developing a regulatory framework that carries out voters' wishes while protecting public safety and restricting access by minors. In late May, Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a comprehensive set of regulations into laws, paving the way for a retail marijuana trade that is expected to start in January 2014. Under the new laws, Colorado residents over age 21 will be allowed to purchase up to one ounce of marijuana. They ...

On an April 2013 evening, a 38-year-old man was surprised just before 9 p.m. to be robbed of his cash by a young woman at an ATM outside of a Fremont bank. According to the Fremont Patch, police reported that, with her hand in her pocket, the perpetrator told the victim she had a gun and that he was to hand over his money. The alleged robber was arrested just over a week later in Hayward after law enforcement had reviewed security film. At the time of her arrest, the defendant was in possession of identification cards that belonged to another alleged robbery victim who ...

The Law Offices of Mathys & Schneid is pleased to announce that the Naperville firm's two partners have been accepted into the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Personal injury lawyers Mark W. Mathys and Mark T. Schneid have been certified as life members of these prestigious groups. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is an exclusive group for trial lawyer who have won verdicts, settlements and awards of at least $1 million. Less than 1 percent of U.S. lawyers are members. Members must have been the lead attorney on at least ...

Patients who have Stryker Orthopaedics' Rejuvenate and AGB II hip implant systems, which were recalled in July 2012, have been advised to consult with their surgeons. Unfortunately, they are at serious risk of having to undergo another operation to remove the defective implant and replace it with a new device. Stryker recalled the Rejuvenate and ABG II implants after they showed signs of dangerous metal wear and corrosion. These defects can cause debilitating pain, swelling and tissue death. Stryker marketed the Rejuvenate and AGBII hip implants as safe and effective. ...

When you need an immigration attorney in Orlando, you want someone who knows the law, has experience in the industry, and most importantly of all, you want someone who will take the time to talk to you. In most cases that would require the services of an Orlando immigration lawyer, there are serious consequences for failing to plead your case successfully. You want to be sure that the person representing you has your best interest at heart. When you need an immigration lawyer in Orlando, turn to Emeritus Law and let their knowledgeable attorneys guide you through the ...

Southern Environmental Medicine Center, an Atlanta integrative medicine practice, wishes to announce that it has moved locations as of May 6th, 2013. Formerly located in the Palisades at West Paces shopping center, the Atlanta environmental medicine clinic is now located in the Tuxedo Atrium office park. The clinic's new address is: 3833 Roswell Rd Suite 116 Atlanta, GA 30342 The new Atlanta natural health clinic location maintains Southern Environmental Medicine Center's existing schedule and phone number. Appointments are available Monday through Thursday, ...

There is nothing more inviting than a beautiful, pearly-white smile, but many of us feel the need to hide our stained or off-white teeth. Fortunately, the Norcross dental experts at Norcross Dental Associates know there is a very easy solution to bring us back to being all grins: cosmetic teeth whitening. Cosmetic teeth whitening is a simple in-office procedure for the dentists in Norcross, and it is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures they perform. During the procedure, a concentrated peroxide gel is left on your teeth for four 15-minute intervals with breaks ...

Hair extensions are a great way to change your look for a special event or to give your hair luxurious body and length every day. There are several different application methods that are used. Strand-by-strand Extensions This method attaches small sections of hair to your own hair by using glue, shrink tubing, clamps, or micro tubes as well as bonding which can be done using cold fusion or warm fusion methods. Any of these methods are effective, but they should be done by someone with training. If the procedure is not performed properly, these methods can result in ...

It is a well-known and heavily documented fact that eating disorders, such as bulimia and anorexia nervosa, can cause serious damage to a person's physical and mental health. But did you know that, allowed to go unchecked, they can cause irreparable damage to your teeth as well? Lawrenceville Dental Associates, home to some of the most trusted and renowned dentists in Lawrenceville, Ga., reveal the damage that purging, a disturbing component of eating disorders, does to teeth enamel. Over time, stomach acids weaken the tooth enamel and expose the tooth core, which can ...

Dates with significant others are a time to celebrate your love, but there is no need for you or your loved one to gain weight in the process of celebrating the night. Healthe Trim, a natural weight loss supplement, recommends that you avoid having a date centered around overeating and have a healthy special evening instead. Traditional dates tend to involve food in some way or another: an expensive dinner, a gift of chocolates or even a calorie-laden coffee date. Yet for those trying to lose weight, there's still hope! There is so much more to romantic dates than just ...

A University of Calgary researcher has identified how a steroid hormone may indicate infant distress during labour and delivery. The study, published by PLOS ONE this month, suggests that a full-term, healthy baby preferentially secretes a different stress hormone than its mother does. That stress hormone, corticosterone, has not been previously studied in human development. "Fetal corticosterone, which is related to cortisol, could serve as a biomarker of fetal stress," says study lead author Katherine Wynne-Edwards, PhD, Jack Manns Professor of Comparative Endocrinology. ...

SAN FRANCISCO—Hormone treatment to halt puberty in adolescents with gender identity disorder does not cause lasting harm to their bones, a new study finds. The results were presented today at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. "Hormonal interventions to block the pubertal development of children with gender dysphoria are effective and sufficiently safe to alleviate the stress of gender dysphoria," said the study's lead author, Henriette Delemarre-van de Waal, MD, PhD, a professor of pediatric endocrinology at Leiden University Medical Center, ...

SAN FRANCISCO— Estrogen replacement therapy is associated with a significant decrease in anxiety symptoms among girls with anorexia nervosa, a new clinical trial finds. The results will be presented today at The Endocrine Society's Annual Meeting in San Francisco. "This is the first study to show that estrogen replacement ameliorates the tendency for anxiety in anorexia nervosa and may prevent increasing body dissatisfaction with weight gain," said the study's lead author Madhusmita Misra, MD, MPH, pediatric endocrinologist and associate professor of pediatrics at the ...

One reason why obese children and teenagers are more likely to have hard-to-control asthma and allergies may be vitamin D deficiency, a new study finds. Results of the study will be presented Tuesday at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. "The increased risk for asthma and allergies, and for more severe cases of allergic disease, in overweight and obese adolescents has not previously been understood," said Candace Percival, MD, lead investigator and a pediatric endocrinology fellow at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD. ...

According to the Australian Government Bureau of Meterology, "In the warm, dry and sunny winter and spring, when grasses are dead and fuels have dried, northern Australia becomes most susceptible to bushfires. Intense high-pressure systems over South Australia producing strong southeast to northeast winds increase the risk of bushfires." Since Australia is heading into their winter as the northern climates head into summer, the north of Western Australia is ripe for bushfires. Many have already begun as evidenced from this satellite pass by NASA's Aqua satellite which ...

SAN FRANCISCO-- A high-fat diet in adolescence appears to have long-lasting effects on learning and memory during adulthood, a new study in mice finds. The results were presented Saturday at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Adolescent mice fed a normal-calorie but high-fat diet became moderately obese but not diabetic, and they displayed significantly impaired spatial memory, according to the study authors, from CEU-San Pablo University (Universidad CEU-San Pablo) in Madrid. Spatial memory allows recording of information needed to navigate ...

SAN FRANCISCO-- Impaired heart function among obese children and adolescents may be an indicator of future heart disease, a new clinical trial finds. The results were presented Saturday at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Obesity rates in developed countries worldwide are climbing among all age groups, including children. In the United States today, one-third of children are overweight or obese, which raises concerns about the effects of early weight gain on future health. Previous research showed that obesity in childhood can cause a type ...