According to AlertNet, 2011 had fewer natural disasters than any of the last 10 years; however, the damage that these natural disasters caused was more costly than any other year in the last decade. The article reports that, in 2011 alone, natural disasters created $365.5 billion in damage and displaced over 72 million individuals. CEO of GreenWorld Restoration Michael Torres believes that the high cost of reconstruction, as well as the unbelievable number of individuals displaced due to outdated construction techniques, highlights the need for sustainable building practices. ...

E-Control Systems (www.econtrolsystems.com), the industry leader in wireless temperature monitoring, announces the release of its new and improved website. The new website has been re-designed to offer a comprehensive look at all of the innovative solutions offered. The multiple patented solutions include the latest line of IntelliSensors, which are battery operated wireless sensors that can monitor temperature, humidity, 0-5 volt, contact closures, refrigerant leaks, differential pressure, and compressor runtime. Each IntelliSensor is available either in Wi-Fi or the ...

People can be injured in a variety of ways that give rise to a bodily injury claim. These can include: - car, truck, motorcycle, or boating accident - by a defective product - due to a property owner's negligence - by a drunk driver or uninsured motorist - by medical malpractice - on the job (workers compensation) - or some other cause In all such instances, the first step in seeking compensation for an injury claim usually involves communicating with the responsible party who sends the claim to an insurance company, if there is insurance. Usually the insurance ...

Bodily injuries can occur due to: - a car, truck, motorcycle or other type of motor vehicle accident - a defective product due to a manufacturer's negligence - a property owner's negligence - medical malpractice - and many other causes It is of utmost importance that after suffering any degree of injury you consider seeking immediate medical attention. If you intend to seek monetary compensation for your injuries, it is important to note that the world of personal injury lawsuits and litigation is not a simple one. There are many factors that need to be considered ...

North Carolina drunk driving defense attorney Jesse Scharff of Roberts Law Group, PLLC, successfully raised a reasonable doubt as to impairment in a DWI trial, and secured a not guilty verdict, saving the client from up to six months in jail. In this drunk driving case, a traffic stop of an allegedly speeding driver ended in an arrest for driving while impaired (DWI). The arresting officer performed several field sobriety tests on the driver after smelling the odor of alcohol on the driver, including the walk-and-turn test, a portable breath test and the Vertical Gaze ...

Congressman Cassidy entered politics through the State Senate for Louisiana four years ago and has now served a term & a half as a United States Congressman. Congressman Cassidy was elected three years ago in 2009 when President Obama was elected into office. At that time the President had a democrat majority in both the House of Representatives & the Senate, thus many major forms of legislation were passed; including: the President's health care bill and the stimulus package. According to Congressman Cassidy these things didn't work the American people realized ...

Understanding the difficulty of securing a prayer for judgment in an underage DWI case, Wake County DWI defense lawyer Jesse Scharff tirelessly pursued the best interests of his client and secured a second chance at a clean criminal record for his client. In thise DWI case, the underage driver blew a .05 on a portable breath test. North Carolina maintains a zero-tolerance policy for underage drinking; despite blowing under a .08 - the legal limit for adults - the individual was charged with driving while impaired (DWI). If convicted, the young adult was facing up ...

Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsboro Hotel offers nearby lodging to participants and fans attending upcoming Bass Fishing tournaments on north Alabama's Lake Guntersville. Hosted at Goose Pond Colony in Scottsboro, AL, upcoming 2013 bass fishing tournaments including: - Heartland Anglers, January 12 & February 23 - American Bass Anglers (ABA) Division 29, January 26 & February 16 - 2nd Annual Rat-L-Trap Classic, February 2 - Bass Fishing League (BFL) Choo Choo Division, February 9 - Fishers of Men, February 16 - Xtreme Bass, February 17 - North Alabama Tournament ...

The newly renovated Comfort Inn & Conference Center Northeast, a leading north Atlanta hotel, offers affordable accommodations to guests attending The Golden Spike Train Show. Taking place January 12, 2013 at the North Atlanta Trade Center from 9am - 4pm, it is the 44th annual Atlanta model train and railroadiana show. The show will feature over 300 tables of model trains and collectables. The Golden Spike Train Show is Atlanta's oldest and largest model train and railroadiana collectible show, including operating layouts. Admission is $7.00 (children under 12 are ...

The Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport Hotel (North, I-85) offers nearby lodging to guests attending Scott Antique Market Shows. The show is held at Atlanta Expo Center the second weekend of every month. Providing over 3300 exhibit booths, it is the world's largest monthly indoor antique show. Coined "A Treasure Hunter's Paradise," visitors will find anything from furniture, paintings, jewelry, watches, instruments, and much more. Upcoming 2013 Atlanta show dates include: - January 10-13 - February 7-10 - March 7-10 During show weekends, Scott Antique ...

The Hilton Garden Inn Columbia SC Hotel (Northeast) offers nearby accommodations to guests attending upcoming University of South Carolina home basketball games. Gamecocks' home games are held at Colonial Life Arena on the USC campus. Upcoming 2013 men's home schedule includes: - January 5, verses South Carolina State - January 12, verses Auburn - January 19, verses Vanderbilt - January 26, verses Arkansas - February 2, verses Georgia For additional dates, to view the women's schedule, or to purchase tickets visit gamecocksonline.com. "We are excited ...

Hampton Inn Gaffney Hotel offers convenient lodging to participants and guests attending the Race for the Grasshopper 5K and 1 mile fun run on January 12, 2013. Presented by the Spartanburg Running Club, the event is being held at Cowpens National Battlefield. It is part of the Battle of Cowpens 232nd Anniversary Celebration. At the close of the Battle of Cowpens in 1781, two American officers -- confident in victor --raced for the ultimate prize, a British three-pounder cannon, called the "Grasshopper". Join the race and celebrate the 232nd anniversary of ...

Atlanta staffing firm TRC Staffing Services, Inc., is pleased to announce that Michael Walden is its new Vice President of Business Development. Walden's goal in his new position as Vice President of Business Development at TRC Staffing Services, Inc., is to drive the profitable growth of TRC's portfolio. He will accomplish this through deploying and executing a growth focused sales plan; leading and developing the sales force to grow the company's existing account base and acquiring new client partnerships; and providing strategic account leadership to key existing ...

The dreaded flu season is now officially upon us. As of early November, eight states -- Georgia, Mississippi, Wyoming, Idaho, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota and New York -- have already reported local flu activity, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Once a region has shown a rise in flu infection, it is easily transmitted through close contact in public buildings, particularly among people with compromised immune systems. This factor makes hospitals highly susceptible to outbreaks. Easy access points for contaminants include highly trafficked hospital areas, ...

Tony Conway, CEO and Founder of Atlanta catering and special event company A Legendary Event, met with the editors of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles to discuss his newest venture, 3109 Piedmont Estate and Gardens. The interview is featured in the November edition of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles. The newly opened Estate has been the subject of much interest among Atlanta event planners and architecture aficionados alike. Located in the heart of Buckhead, 3109 Piedmont Estate and Gardens has been a part of the Atlanta landscape and history since 1797, when it was first ...

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites N-Atlanta Perimeter Mall Hotel, located near Sandy Springs, GA, offers affordable and nearby lodging to guests attending upcoming auctions at Gallery 63, Atlanta's finest consignment auction. Located off Roswell Road in Atlanta, Gallery 63 is a Georgia Licensed Auctioneer. Their upcoming 2013 auction dates are: - Sunday, January 13 - Thursday, January 17 - Sunday, February 10 - Wednesday, February 13 Gallery 63 is featured in the Discovery Channel reality series "Auction Kings". For auction details and inventory contact ...

Don't Over Spend Keeping one's financial records is just as important for the wealthy as it is for the less fortunate. The Chattanooga bankruptcy attorneys at Clark & Washington would like residents to remember to spend their money in accordance with their income, especially considering that the holidays are just around the corner. Plan for the Future Shortsightedness is often a problem many of us face; we have short-term financial security and forget to look ahead. This is what happened to George Clinton, famed musician. His case illustrates the importance ...

It is an unfortunate but very real truth. Millions of homeowners are finding themselves between a rock and hard place. If you are unable to make your mortgage payments, the impending threat of foreclosure can seem like a dark cloud in the horizon. Losing one's home due to financial burden can lead to depression and further worry. The Tampa bankruptcy attorneys at Clark & Washington would like to tell homeowners that it is ok to file for bankruptcy. While this is certainly not an attractive option, it will serve you much better than if you lose everything. Although it ...

When staring down the barrel of foreclosure, many financially burdened homeowners feel that they are completely out of options. One step, however, that is often overlooked can be the one that actually saves your home and possibly even allow you to improve your credit over time - filing for Chapter seven or 13 personal bankruptcy. The Orlando bankruptcy attorneys of Clark & Washington understand bankruptcy can actually provide a beam of hope at the end of a dark financial tunnel. While choosing to file for personal bankruptcy should never be a first choice, it is ...

Atlanta orthopedic surgeons OrthoAtlanta would like to discuss the benefits of minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery for both minor repairs on your joints and as a diagnostic tool to determine the extent of damages. Unlike traditional open surgery, arthroscopy does not require that your joint be fully opened up. Instead, a very small incision is made into which the surgeon places an arthroscope (a tool specially designed to examine the insides of joints). From here, the doctor can examine damages that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to assess, or even treat ...

Dr. Abby's New Year Poem! Time for New Year's resolutions, Need some useful new solutions? Growing fat and spilling over? Need a body shape makeover? What to do, and what to eat, Tried low carb, low fat, no treat. Made me cranky and unpleasant, Gobbled cookies, heavensent. Gained back weight, which I hate Now it's harder to lose weight. Diets, diets, everywhere, Eat this, not that, if you dare. Let's get off these merry-go-rounds, And think of how to deal with pounds. Time to find a way to be Peaceful, healthy, happy, free. "Health ...

Rob Honeycutt, founder of Timbuk2 (www.timbuk2.com), the first company to bring mass customized bags to customers via the Internet, is launching a new mass customization venture. At Timbuk2, Rob created an online bag builder allowing customers to create their own bag out of millions of possible combinations, and ship product in 24 hours. After selling Timbuk2 in 2005, Rob was looking for a new way to apply his skills in mass customization. He says, "What is really interesting for me are the manufacturing techniques. It didn't make sense to do another bag company, ...

Auto Trader, the number one motoring marketplace for buying and selling new and used cars, is delighted to announce a new online classified partnership with Yahoo! Cars, UK & Ireland. The partnership allows users on Yahoo! Cars to search the widest range of new and used cars available. With this partnership, Auto Trader's online partner network will now reach nine out of 10 UK online consumers, strengthening its leading motoring marketplace by extending the audience and car buyers available to all of its advertising customers. Earlier this month Auto Trader announced ...

Charlottesville, VA (January 1, 2013). The January 2013 issue of Neurosurgical Focus is dedicated to the science of neurosurgical practice and is edited by Drs. Anthony L. Asher (Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates & Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC), Paul C. McCormick (Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY), and Douglas Kondziolka (New York University, New York, NY). In this issue, eight papers tackle a new era in neurosurgical practice, in which there is a shift in health-care priorities (and what drives patterns of medical ...

Charlottesville, VA (January 1, 2013). Physicians at Indiana University School of Medicine and the Northwest Radiology Network (Indianapolis, Indiana) report the case of a 17-year-old high school football player with second impact syndrome (SIS). A rare and devastating traumatic brain injury, SIS occurs when a person, most often a teenager, sustains a second head injury before recovery from an earlier head injury is complete. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first reported case in which imaging studies were performed after both injuries, adding new knowledge ...