VA hospitals not always doing right by our veterans Two long wars have left many U.S. military veterans in need of medical care, both physical and mental. Add these vets to the large population of aging veterans and their associated medical needs, and the amount of health care they all require collectively becomes staggering. Most Americans expect the government to take care of them without question and in a professional, competent manner. However, news reports reveal that all too often the quality of care in our VA hospitals and clinics is not up to par and vets ...

Holding New Jersey dog owners responsible for their dogs' actions Dog bites can have devastating consequences, especially for small defenseless children. Some bites cause lacerations so severe that stitches, or even plastic surgery, are needed to treat the victim. Those who suffer dog bites in New Jersey need to be aware of their rights if they are ever victimized by a dangerous dog. New Jersey Dog Bite Law Under New Jersey law, dog owners are strictly liable for any injuries caused by bites inflicted by their dogs. It doesn't matter if the dog is from a docile breed ...

The complicated nature of multi-district transvaginal mesh litigation Women suffering from the debilitating effects of defective transvaginal medical mesh to treat such conditions as pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) are getting closer to having their day in federal court. Although some TVM cases have been filed in state courts, most of these cases have been filed in federal court in multi-district litigation panels known as MDLs. The first federal "bellwether" case dealing with faulty mesh products is scheduled to start in the ...

Car-accident numbers dropping, but not fast enough, in Tampa metro area In December 2012, a three-car crash killed an 81-year-old man after one of the vehicles reportedly ran a red light in suburban St. Petersburg, Fla. Coincidentally, only a couple of days later another fatal three-car accident in neighboring Clearwater occurred under eerily similar circumstances. That auto accident apparently happened when the driver of a stolen car also entered an intersection on a red light, this time killing a 54-year-old male driver. Unfortunately, accident injuries and fatalities ...

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry SC Hotel offers close lodging to guests attending Dick Goodwin Big Band on New Year's Eve 2012. The event will take place at Newberry Opera House in historic Newberry on Monday, December 31, 2012 at 8:00pm. The concert will feature Dick Goodwin and his big band, musical guests, and dancers. The evening will include hors d'oeuvres, desserts, wine, champagne, and fireworks. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased at newberryoperahouse.com Dick Goodwin is a composer, arranger, performer, and studio producer. Goodwin is a Distinguished ...

Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Galleria Hotel, a leading hotel in Smyrna Georgia, offers close lodging to Shen Yun 2013. The theatrical experience with live orchestra will take place at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on January 5-6, 2013. The show takes the audience on a journey through 5,000 years of Chinese music and dance. Tickets can be purchased at cobbenergycentre.com. Shen Yun has become an international phenomenon. The spectacular performance showcases the world's finest classical Chinese dancers, gorgeous handcrafted costumes, and massive animated backdrops. ...

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites N-Atlanta Perimeter Mall Hotel, near Dunwoody, GA, offers close lodging for guests attending Totem in Atlanta, GA. This Cirque Du Soleil acrobatic show is playing under the Grand Chapiteau at Atlantic Station now through December 30, 2012. Totem traces the journey of the human species from an amphibian state to its desire to fly. The show is inspired by origin of the species legends from different cultures. Adult tickets begin at $48.50 and children's tickets begin at $36.50, depending on seating section. Tickets can be purchased at ...

Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel North, located near Dunwoody, GA, announces a special saving package for guests to enjoy. The New Year's Eve 2012 promotion includes: - Great rates from $149, night - Suites available from $159, per night - Full American breakfast for two daily - 2 drink vouchers for the Parkside Lounge - As always, complimentary Internet access The New Year's Eve promotion is available for stays from December 31, 2012 - January 1, 2013; some restrictions may apply. To book this deal, visit https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id= ...

The Atlanta video production company Optimum Productions believes that creating video testimonials is a valuable tool for your company and should be hassle-free. Having video testimonials is a great way to show the satisfaction that previous clients have already experienced with your business so that future clients will feel comfortable putting their trust in you. For a professional video production company, producing video testimonials should be incredibly easy; they will be able to guide you through the simple process and give you a finished product that you can ...

We imagine bankruptcy as a one-way road to destitution. We imagine it as the first step toward living hand to mouth, a final and lasting judgment that will keep us from ever achieving our dreams. Filing for bankruptcy is a terrifying thought. It's also misunderstood. A bankruptcy attorney in Nashville knows that while bankruptcy can, of course, be an enormous financial setback, not only is it possible to return to financial solvency in the aftermath, but it's also possible to go on to great success in the future. In fact, some of the most successful people in the U.S. have ...

Start Now on Your List It is that time of year again. People are beginning to make a list of their New Year's resolutions. From getting in shape to starting new hobbies, some of these items tend to be quite familiar and even redundant. Clark & Washington, well-known Chattanooga bankruptcy attorneys, wants residents to add one more resolution to their agenda: getting out of debt. Attaining financial security is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family in order to get a fresh start at the beginning of the new year. In fact, many people have ...

The Tampa bankruptcy attorneys of Clark & Washington want to remind Atlanta residents that bankruptcy is a problem that no one is safe from. For most people, finding out that the President of the United States has filed bankruptcy can come as quite as shock. While the current head of state has not shown any personal signs of going under financially, this simply cannot be said of some others. In fact, the nation has seen 4 president's file for bankruptcy. One interesting example is that of Ulysses Grant. The 18th President was in office from 1869-1877, and during this ...

A founding member of Crosby, Stills and Nash, as well as the musical group, The Byrds, David Crosby found himself in a very lucrative position. Both musical groups were popular, but with Crosby, Stills and Nash, Crosby found instant fame, money and drugs. By 1974, the group was constantly embroiled in fighting and ended up splitting two years later. Largely into drugs by the mid 1980s, Crosby was almost penniless. His attempt at a solo career floundered, and he landed in a Texas jail for nine months on a drug possession charge. By 1985, Crosby was in debt for millions ...

The Atlanta orthopedic specialists at OrthoAtlanta would like to encourage parents to get your kids ready for sports before they begin to play by taking them in for a sports physical. Though often it is adults who worry the most about preventing sports injuries, it is critical to remember that kids can sustain similarly serious injuries if they are not properly prepared. They might not be about to start training with the same intensity that an adult athlete would (though perhaps they are), but it is still necessary to at least take them in for a specialized physical ...

Southwest Media Group (SMG), the Southwest's premier media services company, has been recognized in The Dallas Morning News' annual "Top 100 Places to Work 2012" special section. More than 275 companies participated in the annual survey. SMG ranked higher than any other advertising and marketing firm in town at No. 4 on the list of firms with fewer than 149 employees. In the survey, employees said the agency is a creative, fun place to work. Allowed to comment anonymously, SMG team members said, "SMG is a forward-thinking place to work," "I ...

Bruegger's Bagels, a fast-casual chain known for its New York-style bagels baked fresh in every location, has announced plans for aggressive expansion in Nashville, Tenn., Tallahassee, Fla., and Huntsville, Ala. The planned expansion will open up new opportunities for potential franchisees in markets already proven successful for the brand. "All three of our focus cities have a strong economy, and our corporate locations in these markets have a loyal following," said Bruegger's Bagels President David Austin. "We are eager to find franchise partners ...

Among deployed U.S. service members who died of combat or unintentional injuries between 2001-2011 and underwent autopsies, the prevalence of coronary atherosclerosis was 8.5 percent, with factors associated with a higher prevalence of the disease including older age, lower educational level and prior diagnoses of dyslipidemia, hypertension, and obesity, according to a study in the December 26 issue of JAMA. "An early breakthrough in the understanding of the natural history of atherosclerotic heart disease was achieved in 1953, when Enos and colleagues at the Armed Forces ...

Among patients with chronic hepatitis C virus infection and advanced hepatic fibrosis (development of excess fibrous connective tissue), sustained virological response (SVR) to interferon-based treatment was associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality compared with patients without SVR, according to a study in the December 26 issue of JAMA. "Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a major cause of cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and end-stage liver disease. The incidence of HCV-related cirrhosis and its complications is expected to increase in ...

"Obesity and extreme obesity in childhood, which are more prevalent among minority and low-income families, have been associated with other cardiovascular risk factors, increased health care costs, and premature death. Obesity and extreme obesity during early childhood are likely to continue into adulthood. Understanding trends in extreme obesity is important because the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors increases with severity of childhood obesity," writes Liping Pan, M.D., M.P.H., of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, and colleagues. National ...

WASHINGTON, DC – December 26, 2012 -- Scientists have sequenced the genome of the fungus Pneumocystis jirovecii, an advancement that could help identify new targets for drugs to treat and prevent Pneumocystis pneumonia, a common and often deadly infection in immunocompromised patients. The study will be published on December 26, 2012 in mBio®, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology. The organism cannot yet be isolated and grown for study in the laboratory, so details about Pneumocystis pneumonia, the biology of P. jirovecii, and its pathogenicity ...

Discount Rehab Supplies, located in Oak Brook, IL, announces the extension of one of their most popular promotion programs. Customers who spend over $300 can instantly deduct $50 from their order. Those customers who spend $150 can automatically deduct $25 from their order - a discount of over 16%! The executive team at Discount Rehab Supplies strives to offer the highest quality rehab products at the lowest prices in the market. "We are thrilled to offer this popular promotional program to our customers," said Suzanne Donnelly, owner of Discount Rehab Supplies. ...

proairhockey.com announced today the 2013 California State Air Hockey Championships will be held at Dave & Busters (71 Fortune Drive #960 Irvine, CA 92618) on February 23, 2013 at the upscale Irvine Spectrum Shopping Experience. General Info: The tournament is the first of its kind in Southern California. The tournament will be run with the class and professionalism of the elite sporting event and already has many high profile players and personalities registered to attend. Some attendees include the #1 Air Hockey player in the world, Billy Stubbs as well as former ...

Robert Eggleton grew up in an impoverished home filled with alcoholism and domestic violence. He was lucky. Thirty years after completion of his education and then writing nonfiction, such as investigative reports, statistical reports, policy manuals, and other works intended to reform dismal children's services systems in his home state, Mr. Eggleton turned to fiction. Based upon glowing book reviews, the public is also lucky that he started writing fiction. Rarity from the Hollow was recently released as an ebook, paperback, and hardback preorder by Dog Horn Publishing ...

"'Share the Love' has always been about giving back to our communities in which we live and work," said Subaru director of marketing communications Alan Bethke. "Subaru 'Share the Love' charitable partners have always reflected the values and ideals of our owners. As in previous years, Subaru will donate $250, up to a total of $5 million, for every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased from November 21 through January 2. Subaru has donated nearly $20 million to charitable causes and organizations since the "Share the Love" campaign debuted four ...

As the demand for new homes increases in West Florida, Taylor Morrison prepares to build out 18 homesites in River Plantation located in Parrish, Florida just off Mulholland Road. "We are pleased to offer this limited opportunity for buyers to join our VIP list and to be the first to learn about the outstanding values in River Plantation" said Cammie Longenecker, vice president of sales and marketing for Taylor Morrison West Florida. "We have assembled the best from our array of designs and created homes that will be extremely attractive for the Florida ...