Art has been a long part of human history and innovation - in fact, it dates all the way back to pre-civilization-era paintings on cave walls. While art has come a long way since prehistoric times, it is still vital in communicating ideas from person to person. This benefit is greatly used by graphic designers all over the world, who have capitalized on the technologically innovative art form to help companies brand themselves and entice wider audiences. A recent article from The San Francisco Chronicle focuses on a Los Angeles clothing company known as Unlimited, Ltd. ...

The appearance of one's teeth is often a strong indicator about the patient's oral health and overall wellbeing. Those with a vibrant, straight, and complete smile will also be able to enjoy a heightened sense of confidence. For individuals that would like to transform their appearance, Los Angeles teeth whitening specialist, Dr. Kevin Sands, is now offering some of the most popular and effective teeth whitening techniques to boost the tone of one's smile by as much as 8 shades. Staining on the outside or inside of one's teeth can happen for a number of reasons. The ...

For many individuals, it will not take much for a rare habit to quickly transform into a dangerous addiction. This process may happen in just a blink of an eye, and for those that do find themselves struggling with a dependency on drugs or alcohol, they will need a comprehensive alcohol and drug rehab program that was created to fit the unique needs and concerns of every single person that undergoes treatment. This is why one trusted non 12 step alcohol and drug rehab center, Prominence Treatment Center, is now offering all of the most effective tools for those that would ...

Visual Itineraries, maker of a custom itinerary creation tool for travel agents, has expanded their offerings, creating a new consumer-facing planning tool. The company has aggregated rich content (high-resolution photo galleries, videos, virtual tours, webcams, and maps) for over 2000 locations around the world, from tropical destinations in the South Pacific islands and the Caribbean to African safari lodges. With the travel agent tool, agents build customized itineraries for clients by simply choosing the resorts and excursions they're recommending to that client ...

A Harris County State District Court jury awarded a $118 million verdict to six investors that were defrauded by First National Bank of Edinburg, Conroe attorney Eric Yollick and a healthcare management group (Cause #2010-41034). Members of the jury found that First National Bank, Eric Yollick and the Merensky Reef Hospital Corporation breached their written agreement and committed fraud when the Defendants wrongfully conspired to take possession of three hospitals purchased by the investor plaintiffs. Zona Jones of the Provost Umphrey Law Firm says, "The jury found ...

Chicago Department of Transportation Makes Changes for Safety The safety of Chicago streets, alleys, bridges, railroads and airports was at the heart of the plan unveiled by the Chicago Department of Transportation this May. The Chicago Forward plan has the admirable goal of putting a stop to all fatalities in pedestrian, bicycle and car accidents in the city. The proposal covers a wide range of topics, including several that are bound to raise eyebrows. Making the City Safe for Pedestrians Many of the changes are geared toward eliminating accidents involving people ...

"You take your life in your own hands by being out on the road right now," said Karnes County Sheriff David Jalufka, as Hailey Konnath reports for the Houston Chronicle. Jalufka's talking about the Eagle Ford Shale traffic - 18-wheelers and oil tankers and other commercial trucks - going to and from the wells. There's so much of it that Texas 239 is known, according to Konnath, as the "death trap," while U.S. 181 is "clogged." The words "death trap" and "clogged" aren't overblown: if the numbers are right, McMullen ...

Recently, an attorney has been recoginzed as a community leader for their Pro Bono work. Edgar Rothschild of Rothschild & Ausbrooks, PLLC, Attorneys at Law, has been recognized by the Nashville Bar Journal for his Pro Bono bankruptcy work. The Nashville Bar Journal, Nashville Bar Association's monthly magazine, contains articles on law, legal development reviews, interviews with other leaders in the community, and more local accouncements. To be recognized by the Nashville Bar Journal is a true honor. Rothschild has been on the Nashville Pro Bono Program, NPB, ...

Slip and fall injuries are more common than most people realize. And while many people may try think slipping and falling at work or in a public place is simply embarrassing, slip and fall injuries are no laughing matter. People often make the mistake of assuming that their injuries are not serious, but learn soon after a fall that significant damage has occurred. In order to help increase public awareness when it comes to the everyday hazards that lead to broken bones, internal or spinal cord injuries, brain damage or even death, personal injury law firm Trolman, Glaser ...

Kalamazoo criminal defense law firm Aggressive Criminal Defense Law Firm - A division of Willis Law achieves results for another of their clients. At first, their client faced drivers' license suspension. However, with the help of an aggressive defense, the client's driving privileges were fully restored. Driving is considered a privilege to hold rather than a right. To gain access to the privilege to drive again individualized strategy with steps help the clients of Aggressive Criminal Defense Law Firm to win appeals. The law firm appealed the ruling of a suspended ...

With several of Georgia's summer thunderstorms will inevitably come hailstones. Atlanta tree removal service Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts encourages homeowners bring in Atlanta arborists to inspect their trees for damage after major hailstorms. Hail, large chunks of ice which can form at the apex of thunderstorms, fall to earth during storms and cause impressive damage to both property and nature. The Atlanta tree service professionals at Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts have seen hailstorms sweep through the southeast and destroy both young trees and established forests. While ...

Metro Atlanta summers are a mixed bag of beautiful yet sweltering days and violent thunderstorms. Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts, an Atlanta tree removal company, recommends that homeowners have an Atlanta arborist tend to any trees damaged by the high winds and lightning of summer thunderstorms. Thunderstorms are generally created when cool air and warm air clash together. They can cause impressive damage through both lightning strikes and the high winds associated with such storms. They can also produce damaging hail. Each of these threats can cause significant damage ...

Chef Charles Youts of the Classic Cafe at Roanoke advanced Thursday night to the Finals in Fort Worth, Texas Magazine's 2012 Top Chef Challenge. Chef Youts competes for the ultimate title of Top Chef on Thurs., Aug. 2; the Final Round will be hosted by Chef Tim Love from the Lonesome Dove Western Bistro at Cendera Center in Fort Worth. Other chefs competing for the Top Chef title are Chef Anthony Frelli of Del Frisco's, Chef Eric Hunter of Fire Oak Grill, and Chef Blaine Staniford of Grace. "This is a truly talented group of chefs, and I am excited to compete in ...

Above the Clouds Retreats has opened registration for their first week-long sabbatical to be held directly on the equator at El Encanto Resort in Los Bancos, Ecuador. "What better place could there be," asks retreat founder and co-leader, Cheryl Reed, "to learn about balance than astride the middle of the world?" Fifteen years ago, it was Cheryl's own search for balance that led her to the subtropics of Ecuador for the first time. A physical therapist by trade, she responded to a period of discontent and questioning in her own life by choosing to ...

Cuban officials have just announced the dates for the 22nd International Book Fair. The 2013 Havana Book Fair will be taking place in Havana from the 7th to the 17th of February and will be called to Read Is to Grow. This year's event pays tribute to the 160th anniversary of the birth of famed author Jose Marti and is being dedicated to such award winning authors as Daniel Chavarria and Pedro Pablo Rodriguez. Authentic Cuba Travel is proud to announce the addition of their official Havana Book Fair Cuba Tour for travelers wishing to take part in this wonderful event. About ...

OTT seems prepared to completely transform the cable industry. At the present time, internet video is user-generated and low-quality, such as YouTube. Still, YouTube is fantastically popular, with fans numbering in the millions. Imagine YouTube and Facebook with hi-def quality videos. The growth in numbers would be exponential. OTT is poised to dramatically alter the video landscape by transforming existing digital TVs into Smart TVs, along with video conferencing and video support for tablets, Smart Phones, gaming consoles, and DVD players. Due to increasing accessibility ...

Knowing that you have unpaid back taxes to the State or IRS is awful enough but imagine if it's your spouse who owes the money and you've gotten wrapped in just because your married!! This is the nightmare that Geraldine (Lake Forest, CA) found herself in when she came to the offices of Blue Tax. Geraldine had a huge joint balance of roughly $52,000 with the State, which was caused by an audit for under-reported income by her husband from the IRS. Both she and her husband also received a wage garnishment. The challenge for Blue Tax would be to protect Geraldine from ...

Dynamic Disc Designs Corp. (ddd) is a spine modeling company like no other. Their realistic and movable models now allow lawyers to effectively educate spinal injuries in a dynamic life-like way. Prior models did not have the anatomical detail and have lost their luster as they lagged behind fundamental research. ddd prides itself on following the research to provide realistic anatomical detail to allow the clear visualization of pain and neurological problems in a dynamic and convincing way. Injury lawyers can select from a number of spine models of differing injuries. ...

Anago Cleaning Systems (Anago), a leading commercial cleaning franchise system with more than 2,200 locations throughout the U.S. and internationally, continues its mission of providing returning veterans the opportunity to start their own business and follow their entrepreneurial spirit by creating a $250,000 military veteran fund to help more veterans get into business for themselves. Anago's initiative is supported by its plan to award Master Franchise opportunities to 20 military veterans, who were honorably discharged at any time, in the next 20 months thereby ...

With IMG Events UK recently becoming official or authorised sales agents for a wider variety of events, including the London 2012 Olympic, and Paralympic Games, the brand has recently revised and re-launched its website in order to connect users with the range of event and sporting hospitality packages that are ideal for companies whether building client and business relationships or rewarding performance within the team itself. Some of the top tickets for these events are available, including concerts, sporting events and annual events such as Grand Slam tennis tournaments ...

NASA is using the Internet and smartphones to provide the public with a new inside look at what happens aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and in the Mission Control Center at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. Log onto the agency's Space Station Live! web page or download the companion ISSLive! mobile application to get up-to-the-minute information. Groundbreaking research and technology development work is going on every day in the microgravity environment of space, and Space Station Live! allows users to see what the expedition astronauts do minute by ...

Smokers Utopia, a top rated e cigarette reviews site has teamed up with Choice 7's e cigarettes to offer the public an exclusive coupon code and inside information on the release of their EGO style hybrid e cigarette starter kit. Besides the saving that is garnered by their exclusive coupon code, it can also be used on the release of their new hybrid 7's kit (There is a link to the kit and the coupon code on the My7's reviews page). The kit has patent pending technology that includes a built in USB port and e liquid "Diffuser" to make e liquid use so simple ...

BALTIMORE, MD – Patients who undergo repeated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions, or repeat revision surgery, are unlikely to return to prior activity levels despite showing basic functional improvement according to research being presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Annual Meeting today. "We focused on 15 patients entering at least their third ACL surgery on the same knee, a rarity in the orthopedic community" noted lead author Diane Dahm, MD, orthopaedic surgeon from the Mayo Clinic. "These patients, ranging ...

Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP (www.bellnunnally.com) Partner Christopher B. Trowbridge has been selected by the Dallas Business Journal for inclusion on its annual "40 Under Forty" list for 2012. This distinction highlights executives and entrepreneurs 39 years of age and younger who are, according to the Dallas Business Journal's Managing Editor Katherine Cromer Brock, "at the top of their game professionally, and personally have demonstrated a commitment to the North Texas community." "Chris is a results-focused individual who is driven by ...

When MeltedJoystick.com was first conceived, it was with the sole intent to be a haven for console games - you know, the kind you need a TV and controller (maybe even a melted joystick) to play. But something wondrous has happened in just the past few years - it turns out PC gaming, once a haven for those who preferred the keyboard and mouse over a controller, has begun to resemble a console itself. Two arch enemies of gaming have suddenly began to look strangely similar and it's just as easy to plug in a controller to your PC as it is to stick to traditional controls, ...