Reading Awareness Day was celebrated on March 8, 2013 at Jesse Wharton Elementary school in Greensboro, NC. Orthodontist Dr. Mark Reynolds and his staff joined the students to read several books and talk about the benefits of reading. Many students and teachers added to the fun by coming to school dressed as their favorite book character. Among the characters represented were Harry Potter and the Cat in the Hat! Reynolds Orthodontics team member Cathy Neal read a few books and hung out with Ms. Rothwell's 1st Grade class while Dr. Reynolds spent some time with Ms. ...

How do you know what works best for you? You know you want to pursue orthodontic treatment and you don't want to wait any longer to your teeth back on track to a healthy and dynamic smile. But how do you choose? At the office of Dr Mark A Paciorek, we provide excellent orthodontic care for our patients and celebrate their smiles! We know that a beautiful, healthy smile can increase confidence and boost self-esteem. Each and every day, our primary focus is top-notch customer service and leading-edge orthodontic treatment. At the office of Dr. Mark Pachiorek, quality ...

Dr. Tito Norris cares. Because quite literally, every smile he achieves is a product of his handiwork. At Stone Oak Orthodontics, we specialize in Invisalign and Damon technology in addition to more traditional appliances that includes metal, ceramic and even gold braces. Dr. Robert (Tito) Norris and his highly trained orthodontic staff have one important mission. They strongly believe in developing a personal relationship with each patient, and providing the most comfortable path to a better life through a pleasing smile and dental health. A free initial consultation ...

How do you choose what works best for you? You know you want to pursue orthodontic treatment and you don't want to wait any longer to your teeth back on track to a healthy and dynamic smile. But how do you choose? At Sunshine Orthodontics it's just a matter of sitting down with Dr. Ahmed Mansour and discussing your needs and desires for a beautiful smile. We recognize that every patient has different needs, and we pride ourselves in the courteous service we deliver to each person who walks through our doors. No matter what your age, our knowledgeable staff is committed ...

You don't settle for just anything when it comes to your diet, your wardrobe or your car. So why settle for anything less than a perfect smile? Getting braces is an important commitment to make, and Dr. Albert Lucas and his team are here to help you and your family every step of the way. At Lucas Orthodontics, a perfect, healthy smile is waiting for you. Like Family At Lucas Orthodontics you're like family. And because you're like family we're going to watch out for you. We look forward to meeting you on your first visit to our office. During this time, we will help ...

You work hard to provide the best for your family. Why not provide the best opportunity for a beautiful smile? At Honig Orthodontics a healthy smile is something that will be valued for a lifetime. You receive the best care available today in orthodontics when we work together as a team. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that most children should have an orthodontic screening by age 7, but braces are a healthy investment no matter what your age. Early diagnosis and treatment can guide erupting teeth into a more favorable position, preserve space for ...

Dr. Mark Icard, dentist in Harrisburg, is happy to invite patients to leave reviews of their experience at his practice on various search engines such as Google, Yahoo! Yelp and Bing. To share their experiences, patients are encouraged to leave testimonials and reviews by visiting Google or any other popular search engine. Having the availability to see the reviews online also allows fellow patients to compare how their experiences were with Dr. Icard, Harrisburg dentist. "It is important for me to see my patient's honest opinion after receiving our dental care. ...

Dr. Robert Kadish, Metairie podiatrist, is proud to offer the Cutera Laser to treat toenail fungus in his patients. The laser offers a pain free, effective way to treat toenail fungus in one 30-minute treatment session performed in Dr. Kadish's office. "I am glad that we are offering this treatment to our patients. It is painless, effective and does not have side effects compared to those that are possible with an oral pill. I hope our patients appreciate that we are offering them a different way to treat toenail fungus," said Dr. Kadish, foot doctor from ...

As the calendar turns to March, it is time to start your annual spring-cleaning. That means combing over every nook and cranny of your home to remove unwanted clutter. If you need a safe place to store beloved items that you uncovered during spring-cleaning or over the winter, Houston Mini Storage has a new-look website just for you. According to the company's website, they strive to provide every customer with easy, safe, and convenient access to their storage unit. They have six self- storage facilities across Houston/Bear Creek, Cypress, Katy, and Houston/Spring ...

Language universals are due to "brain relativity" and have little to do with different languages evolving with the same structures independently. According to the theory of relativity both space and time are relative to one another. Relativity predicts that when brains arise they will be automatically wired in the relativity of space/time in order to navigate the world in which these brains exist. You need to, within a time frame of now, see things as now and in the order of their happenings. The brain sees things in relative space/time terms! This predicts ...

Considering the popularity of smartphones and smart cars, it makes sense that homeowners want to make their homes "smart" as well. If this describes you, there is good news. J&K Home Automation, a division of J&K Electronics, has launched a newly designed website devoted to all aspects of home automation. According to the company's website, their mission is to provide trusted home automation services to every home owner in the Greater Houston area. All of their technicians are CEDIA certified and thoroughly trained to design, install and repair all ...

In a cooperation between Serenergy and Clayton Power, named mobile-hybrid-power.com, we present the new green generator with a built-in fuel cell, lithium ion battery and inverter/charger at the German fair, Hannover Messe 2013. With the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), we seek to create a mobile power solution that can replace traditional fossil fueled industrial generator solutions, by reducing costs and emission levels significantly through a hybrid solution. By combining the lithium ion battery and fuel cell technology we get the best from both worlds and create a system ...

Take steps to prevent dangerous NY crane accidents Earlier this year, a large crane being used to construct a building in Queens collapsed. Seven construction workers sustained personal injuries in the accident. Authorities later revealed that the accident occurred because the crane operator was attempting to lift a load that was too large for the crane to handle. Both the crane operator and the contractor received citations as a result of the Queens crane accident. Buildings Department officials reported that the contractor was responsible for failing to properly ...

Longshore and harbor workers have rights when injured on the job In 1927 Congress passed the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act, a comprehensive workers' compensation system for those who are injured while working near navigable waters. Lawmakers recognized that some maritime workers who were injured were falling through the cracks. They did not meet the definition of "seamen" for purposes of filing claims under the Jones Act and also did not qualify for benefits under the various states' workers' compensation systems. Those who work in the maritime ...

While some young adult books feature protagonists abetted by friends, other books headline relationships between siblings--something experts say parents and kids may want to take into consideration. "Brothers and sisters play important roles in children's fiction," says L.A. Miller, author of the science-fiction and fantasy YA book series Quests of Shadowind, which includes "Sky Shifter," "The Grounding Stone," and "Veil." "Children can easily learn about and better understand relationships with their siblings through YA ...

A one-of-a-kind celebration of America's Appalachian culture and heritage takes place during the 14th annual Washboard Music Festival, June 14-15, 2013, in southeast Ohio's spectacular Hocking Hills. The festival starts Thursday with a special kickoff concert and auction from 6 -10 p.m., and runs Friday and Saturday from 12 - 11 p.m. Held in downtown Logan, Ohio, this extraordinary FREE festival features ongoing live music, parades, rides, a beer garden and a wide variety of festival-style foods. A complete list of bands and events is available at www.washboardmusicfestival.com. More ...

Molton Brown has launched a limited edition collection for bath, home and suitcase to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the company. Marking the journey from hand-mixing products above a salon floor on South Molton Street in London, to showcasing its award-winning collections in 5 star hotels, high-end department stores and the brand's own stores worldwide and online; the collection pays homage to Molton Brown's '70s roots in both scent and style. Patchouli oil, antioxidant-rich saffron, leather and oudh blend to hydrate and scent the skin in the lotion and shower ...

Barclaycard reports contactless payments have bought more than 700,000 London bus users a ticket to ride since the launch last December, and the figure is rising daily. The latest figures from Barclaycard show an average of 11,000 contactless bus fares are being made every day, and the volumes are growing exponentially month-on-month. With around 31 million* contactless credit, debit and charge cards tucked firmly into UK wallets, this technology is here to stay. Barclaycard provided the technology to enable TfL's bus fleet of more than 9,000 to accept contactless payments ...

Healthcare providers tend to "preach what they practice." Physically active healthcare providers were more likely than their inactive counterparts to advise patients to lead an active lifestyle in a study presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2013 Scientific Sessions. "Patients rely on advice from healthcare providers to adopt healthier behaviors, so these findings suggest that improving healthcare providers' physical activity levels may be an easy way to help reduce physical inactivity ...

DETROIT – Nerve mapping technology allows surgeons to determine whether surgery has been effective for relieving pressure from compressed nerves, which often function poorly and cause sciatica or pain and weakness in muscles supplied by the nerve. In a small study involving 42 patients at Henry Ford Hospital, lead author and orthopaedic surgeon Stephen Bartol, M.D., says that mechanomyography, or MMG, is effective with measuring nerve function and determining whether nerves are compressed. MMG, which functions by detecting muscle movement and sending real-time alerts ...

Environmental education programs that took middle school students outdoors to learn helped minority students close a gap in environmental literacy, according to research from North Carolina State University. The study, published March 22 in PLOS ONE, showed that time outdoors seemed to impact African-American and Hispanic students more than Caucasian students, improving minority students' ecological knowledge and cognitive skills, two measures of environmental literacy. The statewide study also measured environmental attitudes and pro-environmental behavior such as recycling ...

The notion that each gene can only codify for a single protein has been challenged for some years. Yet, the functional outcomes that may result from genes encoding more than one protein are still largely unknown. Now, in a study published in the latest issue of The Plant Cell journal*, a group of scientists led by Paula Duque at the Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (IGC, Portugal) discovered a gene – ZIFL1 – that has the particularity of producing two different proteins with completely distinct locations and functions in the plant. The researchers observed that in the root ...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Research from the University of North Carolina has shown that children at risk of developing schizophrenia have brains that function differently than those not at risk. Brain scans of children who have parents or siblings with the illness reveal a neural circuitry that is hyperactivated or stressed by tasks that peers with no family history of the illness seem to handle with ease. Because these differences in brain functioning appear before neuropsychiatric symptoms such as trouble focusing, paranoid beliefs, or hallucinations, the scientists believe ...

An international study, involving researchers from Griffith University's Eskitis Institute, has discovered a molecule which could form the basis of powerful new anti-malaria drugs. Professor Vicky Avery from Griffith University's Eskitis Institute is co-author of the paper "Quinolone-3-Diarylethers: a new class of drugs for a new era of malaria eradication" which has been published in the journal Science Translational Medicine. "The 4(1H)-quinolone-3- diarylethers are selective potent inhibitors of the parasite mitochondrial cytochrome bc1 complex," Professor Avery ...

For decades researchers have recorded sounds from whales and other marine mammals, using a variety of methods including passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) to better understand how these animals use sound to interact with each other and with the environment. Now, for the first time, researchers report using this technology to record spawning cod in the wild. Acoustic behavior in cod has been of interest for several decades, but few studies have observed their use of sound as part of reproductive behavior. Although both sexes produce low frequency "grunts", only male Atlantic ...