More and more orthodontic offices are choosing to forgo the novelty of "wooden nickel" type loyalty programs and are turning to Preferred Market Solutions, LLC, creator of the Preferred Patron Loyalty Software Program (http://www.preferredpatron.com) to help bridge the gap between "novelty" and what a full featured loyalty program has to offer," says Brett Perlman, Managing Member and Chief Marketing Officer of Preferred Market Solutions, LLC. "For years, these types of reward programs have been a main staple at many Orthodontic practices but, ...

Dr. Michael S. Beckenstein, a board-certified plastic surgeon, is now offering the recently FDA-approved Natrelle 410 highly cohesive silicone breast implants. An Allergan certified 410 surgeon and breast specialist known for his work in breast reconstruction and breast augmentation in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Beckenstein is excited about what the new implants mean for his patients. "This new generation of implants is really remarkable," says Dr. Beckenstein, who trained under Dr. Carl Hartrampf, Jr., and Dr. Scott L. Spear, both authorities in breast surgery. ...

Fifth Avenue's historic Huntington Mansion, home of the National Academy Museum of Art, is transformed by Christopher Flach's large-scale installation and pop-up sculpture works May 2013. About Christopher http://www.chrisflach.com/ About Christopher Flach Christopher was born in New York City, he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts, from Marietta College and a PhD in Psychology from Saybrook Institute in San Francisco, California. After co-founding Martha Angus Inc. and Angus Caravelli Inc., he relocated to New York City. As an Artist, Christopher's work has been ...

Dr. David C. Mabrie, a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, recently launched a redesign of his website. The new design includes The Attractive Face, a section featuring an interactive, integrated online treatment planner which helps patients to select treatments such as BOTOX. At his San Francisco practice, Dr. Mabrie specializes in non-surgical solutions based on extensive research into the science of attractiveness and beauty. "Our interactive treatment planner fits our philosophy of providing the highest level of patient care possible," says Dr. Mabrie, ...

What is the outlook for the offshore service vessel (OSV) market, and how many more new OSVs will be needed to service rigs entering the U.S. Gulf? To address these topics, WorkBoat.com has scheduled a webinar on May 15, "Outlook for the 2013 OSV Market and Beyond Topic." The webinar is scheduled for 1 p.m. (ET). The cost to attend the webinar is $39. To register, visit www.WorkBoat.com. "The fortunes of supply vessel operators rise and fall in lock step with the offshore rig operators," said David Krapf, editor in chief, WorkBoat, who will ...

Nobody necessarily enjoys putting the time into shopping for a life insurance policy--yet according to insurance professional Gary Taffet, doing the proper legwork can help individuals to save massive amounts of money on their premiums. In particular, understanding how health and wellness, and lifestyle risk factors, play into the life insurance process can prove highly beneficial for those seeking to get the best rates. To validate his point, Taffet points out a recent article from Buffalo News. The article points out the important of doing sufficient research before signing ...

TranZcenter makes Exceptional Leaders Exceptional. According to Milton Collier many individuals believed that future leaders needed a new set of leadership skills that recognized the new global economy that continues to be molded and shaped by rapidly changing technology and globalization. They aren't wrong. They were overlooking, however, the fact that fundamental leadership skills are characteristic of all great leaders, past and future. What differentiated exceptional leaders from great leaders, however, was not necessarily how to amend these characteristics but ...

In terms of marketing, Madwire Media reviews digital efforts as some of the most predominant trends in promotional campaigns. As internet marketing has grown to progress the development of businesses both small and large, Madwire Media is one firm that offers marketing, development and design services in a comprehensive fashion tailored to satisfy a united goal--increased exposure and sales. With the expansive popularity of internet marketing have come a lot of weak interpretations of the practice, according to Madwire, leaving many companies to not truly realize benefits ...

As a company that provides extensive repair, service and equipment in the laser device market, the Laser Outlet is familiar with the wide array of solutions that are possible with this progressive form of technology. From providing correcting vision to treating epilepsy, advanced laser technology is known to provide thorough remediation for many different medical problems. Now, according to a recent article from The New York Times, many patients who struggle with fungal nail infections may have the ability to solve their troubles with an innovative laser treatment. While ...

Characters trapped in a magical world, combined with combative forces, captivate both genders and the edgy anime style illustrations appeal to all middle grade readers. McWilliams wrote the series with his twelve-year-old daughter, Sophia, who took an interest in writing as well and earned a Regional Scholastic Writing Gold Key award for C.A.W. - Cyber Anime Warfare, a science/fiction piece. At only 13 years of age, 7th grade, and a middle school student at Garrard Middle School, she continues to impress. The McWilliams father, daughter, duo intends to continue writing ...

Dr. Alan Frame, Santa Clara cosmetic dentist, is pleased to announce that he performs Zoom whitening procedures for patients who are seeking a whiter smile. Zoom whitening system is one of the most effective and sought after in-office teeth whitening systems available. Zoom whitening system was created by Philips, a trusted leader in dental technology. This system uses a concentrated hydrogen peroxide gel as its main whitening agent. First, Dr. Frame covers the patient's gums to protect them from the powerful gel. Then, he applies the gel. Once the teeth are well coated, ...

Los Angeles periodontist, Dr. Sam Markzar, provides free second opinion consultations for patients who are considering dental implants. The placement of dental implants is process that offers many benefits for some patients, but because the procedure can be time consuming and costly, it is important to be informed about the options before the patient commits. Dental implants consist of two main parts: the titanium or titanium alloy rod and the crown. The rod is implanted into the jaw, where the bone will fuse with the rod, forming a secure bond with the implant. Once ...

Like braces, Invisalign works by addressing malocclusion. Unlike braces, Invisalign does this by gently pushing your teeth into their proper position. Braces use wires and brackets attached to teeth to pull your teeth into place. While this can eliminate bite issues, it can also be extremely painful. Worse still, for adults, the often painful treatment of traditional braces can be compounded by their obtrusive appearance and it can take well over three years to complete treatment. By contrast, Invisalign aligner trays are clear, making them unnoticeable. Treatment with ...

If you are overwhelmed by medical or credit card debt and are facing foreclosure, you are not alone. Unfortunately, there are many across the nation that are in the same situation. You may be considering what your debt relief options are. If you have a steady income, Chapter 13 bankruptcy is an option that can stop foreclosure, save your home and eliminate many other types of debt. The Chapter 13 process The relief from foreclosure begins as soon as the bankruptcy petition is filed. After it is filed, the automatic stay, which is a court order that prevents creditors ...

Earlier this year, 95 cars and trucks were involved in a multi-vehicle crash along a foggy stretch of highway near the North Carolina-Virginia border. Three people died and 25 others were taken to area hospitals with serious and minor injuries. A series of 17 separate car crashes caused the pileup in a mountainous area, all in a one-mile stretch of interstate. Traffic came to a standstill in both directions for many hours as hundreds of emergency vehicles and tow trucks cleared the area of injured motorists and passengers and towed away the remains of destroyed vehicles. Causes ...

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder recently signed into law a bill that expanded Michigan's sex offender registry to allow the public to view sex offenders who have been convicted of a Tier I sex offense. Sen. Rick Jones, R-Grand Ledge, who sponsored the bill, estimates it will immediately add approximately 250 convicted sex offenders to the public registry with more to follow. Tier I offenses that now qualify include the possession of child pornography, indecent exposure to a minor and surveillance of a minor when that minor has an expectation of privacy. Previously these ...

As complex as the legal path of the attempt to legalize same-sex marriage has been in California, a different option some have chosen is that of the California domestic partnership, an established, legal alternative to marriage for same-sex and a narrow group of opposite-sex couples. The basics of California domestic partnership law California law defines domestic partners as "two adults who have chosen to share one another's lives in an intimate and committed relationship of mutual caring," and further provides that a domestic partnership is legally established ...

Spinal cord injuries are prevalent across the nation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC reports that most of them are caused by motor vehicle accidents. However, injuries sustained while playing sports, slip and falls and as a result of violence cause a significant number as well. Any time that there is any damage, it is serious, as the spinal cord provides the vital function of protecting the brain's connection with the respiratory, musculoskeletal, urinary and gastrointestinal systems. According to the CDC, victims of spinal cord ...

May is National Bike Month. The second week of the month is National Bike to Work Week and National Bike to School Day is May 8. At the beginning of the month, the League of American Bicyclists put out the 2013 Bicycle Friendly States rankings. Oregon ranked third and was in the good company of Washington, Colorado and Minnesota. The Oregon Bicyclist Safety program acknowledges there is still work to reduce the number of bicyclists killed or injured in motor vehicle accidents. From 2008 - 2010, 688 individuals suffered injuries in bicycle accidents on average each year. ...

Public safety officials in Florida and across the U.S. have devoted a great deal of energy to researching the dangers of distracted driving and educating the public about distracted driving risks. However, new research suggests that "drowsy driving" may be as much of a public safety threat as distracted driving. An April 2013 study from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute showed the extent to which driver fatigue is a factor in auto accidents and near-accidents. Driver fatigue bigger problem than previously suspected Researchers from the Virginia ...

Police make hundreds of traffic stops each day throughout New Jersey. While many of these interactions between law enforcement officers and motorists end with a citation for a minor offense, some may lead to more serious charges. If an arrest is made, police and prosecutors will need to follow certain procedures to ensure that an individual's rights are being protected. A recent New Jersey Supreme Court case addressed an issue that arose out of a drunk-driving arrest. In this case, the individual got into an accident that injured a police officer. The motorist had a ...

In April 2013, a jury awarded $11.5 million to a Colorado high school football player who suffered a brain injury during practice and is now partially paralyzed. The jury found a helmet manufacturing company partially at fault for failing to properly warn about concussion dangers. Football player sues for brain injury suffered in high school In 2008, Rhett Ridolfi suffered a concussion during football practice at Colorado's Trinidad High School. The Associated Press reports that he was not taken to the hospital for immediate care, but now the 22-year-old man has paralysis ...

Authorities are investigating the cause of a deadly limousine fire that killed a newlywed Bay Area woman and four of her friends this weekend. The limo was carrying nine women when it caught fire last Saturday evening as it was crossing the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge. The women were reportedly all East Bay nurses out celebrating the marriage of their friend. One of the survivors told reporters that she alerted the limo driver of smoke before the fire erupted, but that the driver did not pull over immediately because he misunderstood and thought the women were asking ...

According to a new report, court-supervised foreclosures have increased in Oregon in each of the first three months of 2013. Gorilla Capital, a company based in Eugene that resells foreclosed homes, reported that in Oregon's seven largest counties, 1,200 properties were named in court filings in March, up from 996 in April. Oregon's foreclosure numbers are down compared to the same time period last year, but still remain at historically high levels. Many Oregonians are still struggling to save their homes; for some of them, Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be a workable solution. Chapter ...

The need for adequate finance staffing is on the rise this year. As of March, the number of positions available online for accountants had risen to 184,000 jobs in the past 90 days. Wanted Analytics, an organization that tracks online job ads, reports this as a 17-percent increase in positions compared to the same 90-day period in 2012. Accounting staffing agencies like TRC Professional Solutions are helping to fill the increased need in financial professionals. TRC Professional Solutions notes that the highest demand for accountants is in large metro areas of the U.S., ...