Because there are more risks with having a total knee replacement in both legs at the same time than having a knee replacement in one leg, doctors in recent years have been selecting younger and healthier patients for the bilateral procedure. Now a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery has revealed that although patients are younger and healthier than those undergoing only one-sided surgery, they are becoming sicker and some complication rates have risen. "Although we are selecting younger people, we can't ignore the fact that the population in general ...

Julio M. Pow-Sang, M.D., chair of Moffitt Cancer Center's Department of Genitourinary Oncology, and colleagues have published two prostate cancer articles in the September issue of JNCCN – The Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. The articles review and clarify recent updates made to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network's (NCCN) guidelines for the screening and treatment of prostate cancer. According to the NCCN, nearly 242,000 cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in 2012, accounting for 29 percent of new cancers among men. It is estimated ...

Darien, IL - A new study suggests that increasing the amount of sleep that teenagers get could improve their insulin resistance and prevent the future onset of diabetes. "High levels of insulin resistance can lead to the development of diabetes," said lead author Karen Matthews, PhD, of the University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychiatry. "We found that if teens that normally get six hours of sleep per night get one extra hour of sleep, they would improve insulin resistance by 9 percent." The study, appearing in the October issue of the journal SLEEP, tracked the ...

NKSJ Holdings, Inc. a joint company of Sompo Japan and Nipponkoa founded in April 2010, has released its Corporate Responsibility Communication 2012. The purpose to publish this report is to engage with our stakeholders both globally and locally in a more proactive way, to create synergy between affiliated companies and integrate CSR at the highest levels to the entire group. To see the full CSR report, please visit: http://www.nksj-hd.com/en/csr/communications/ Highlights in this yearfs report include: 1. Specifying NKSJ Groupfs New Five CSR Material Issues ...

Salt Lake City, UTAH - People who enthusiastically start any network marketing or multi-level marketing business opportunity continually run into the same problem - they run out of prospects. Now there is a solution, and it works for any online network marketing or multi-level marketing business. The marketing system has been adapted for use by a group of independent marketing representatives who are promoting EPXBody, and it has made a significant difference in their level of success, according to Dave Bresnahan, founder of the Bresnahan Freedom Team (www.FreedomResidualIncome.com). "Typically ...

In an effort to better serve business owners and their staff, Tracey Fieber and her team have completed work on a new brand image and new website content. This redesigned website showcases the company's approach to attract and connect with business owners and CEOs who desire smoother operations in their companies. Tracey Fieber Business Solutions helps businesses to train employees in specific operations, as well as offering unique management strategies and assessments. In order to highlight the company's services, the new website will help prospective clients see their ...

Get to The Underberg Agricultural Show to sing, dance and laugh with the legendary Irish band, the Blarney Brothers on Saturday evening 29 September. With the Blarney Brothers, audiences can be assured of a great big, foot-stomping, sing-along party. Perhaps it is just because they simply play for the audience, making music they know everyone will love. But, this is certainly helped along with a liberal flavouring of genuine Irish Blarney and humour, because the Blarney Brothers are as Irish as shamrock and poteen. Their music is a mixture of Irish ballads, foot-tapping ...

In May of this year, the Huntington Beach Human Relations Task Force released a report on bullying. The Human Relations Task Force conducted a study on bullying in Huntington Beach that primarily focused on traditional middle and high school students. The report found that "bullying is a serious problem with long-term consequences which potentially threatens the safety and well-being of Huntington Beach children and young adults" and "it is likely that 28% to 30% of Huntington Beach children are involved in some form of bullying as either a victim or as ...

On October 14th, 2012, Nike celebrates the ninth year of the Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco. Earth and Sky Oasis - a five star rated business offering therapeutic massage, and a neighbor of the Nike flagship store on Union Square - is proud to have been invited to support the 25,000 women who will be running this year to raise money and awareness for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. "Running a marathon puts tremendous strain on the body," says Jill Jodar, owner of Earth and Sky Oasis, "and runners have always understood the importance of being ...

When Gina Santiago, a 13 year-old with rock star dreams, gets accepted into the New York Academy of Arts and Talents as an art major, she soon puts together a band made up of fellow students: two dance majors, a drama major, and a voice major, and together they rock their destinies in The Arts-Angels, Track One: Drawn to You (245 pp., tpb, $8.99). "Gina is passionate about making music, the same way Nancy Drew was passionate about solving mysteries or Alec Ramsey was passionate about the Black Stallion," author of the series, Janel Rodriguez Ferrer, explains. ...

A new phase release is now selling at LivingSmart Homes Lakeside making it possible for more homebuyers to purchase at this popular Inland Empire neighborhood. This new neighborhood by Pardee Homes includes four floor plans with pricing from the high $100,000s. LivingSmart Homes Lakeside features attainably priced, resort-style living in beautiful, gated Tournament Hills in Beaumont where a picturesque lake, walking trails, and seven acres of park space are enhanced by the adjacent 36-hole Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon. LivingSmart Homes Lakeside includes both ...

Ideas by themselves are of little value. Whether your idea is an app, a nonprofit, a book, a website or an invention - what matters is how you bring it to life. And really it doesn't matter whether the idea you're bringing to life is a business, a project or a cause - the one thing that connects all people with ideas are our passions, struggles and ways we go about bringing our ideas to life. Jason Jannati, co-founder of greeNEWit and award-winning young entrepreneur, was invited to do just that at the Washington D.C. stop of the 48-state IdeaMensch road trip across America. ...

Calling all photo enthusiasts. It's time to get out and get snapping with the launch of Falling for Kemptville, an on-line photo contest jointly sponsored by Kemptville Meadows, Henry's camera store in Ottawa and Kemptville EMC. "They say a picture is worth a thousand words. What better way to showcase the natural beauty of the Kemptville and North Grenville area than with a photo contest that celebrates the area's history, culture and natural beauty?" said Kemptville Meadows Project Manager Fred Heller, announcing the start of the contest. "We already ...

Putting the party back in "political party," Antonello Ristorante will host a live streaming broadcast of "The Rumble In The Air Conditioned Auditorium," a debate featuring Comedy Central's "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart and Fox News political commentator Bill O'Reilly on Saturday, October 6 starting at 5 p.m. A massive screen will capture all of the action as the liberal Stewart and conservative O'Reilly agree on one thing: to conduct an entertaining and comedic debate while also addressing important political issues. Guests will enjoy a 4-course ...

Premiere Agency Based in Urbandale, IA to Represent Lori Leigh Designs Earring Chalets in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska Florence, KY Geoff Ficke, President of international Consumer Product Development and Branding Consulting firm Duquesa Marketing announced today that his group has appointed Krysan & Associates to handle sales of Lori Leigh Designs Earring Chalets in the states of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska. "Krysan & Associates has a strong history of success with luxury fashion accessory and jewelry lines", noted Mr. Ficke. "Their ...

Book Marketing Success, Self-Publishing-Coach.com's new online community designed to help authors successfully market their books on a shoestring budget was launched on September 22nd, 2012. The community offers place where authors can connect with other authors, learn helpful book marketing tips, and learn about valuable book marketing tools. Featuring a different aspect of book marketing each month, members receive training materials as well as support to help them implement that training. To sweeten the deal, the staff from Self-Publishing-Coach.com has decided to throw ...

Filing for Divorce in Maryland People going through divorce can feel overwhelmed by the process and not know where to begin. For Maryland residents considering divorce, it may be helpful to learn about the different options that are available and what steps they can take to begin the divorce process. Limited vs. Absolute Divorce in Maryland There are two types of divorce in Maryland: limited and absolute. An absolute divorce dissolves the marriage permanently. Once an absolute divorce is finalized, the ex-spouses are free to remarry and will no longer inherit from ...

Drivers Bear Responsibility in Many Large Truck Accidents Many people are aware that large trucks have significant potential to be involved in deadly accidents. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, crashes involving large trucks were responsible for 10 percent of traffic fatalities in the United States in 2009. Given that motor vehicle accidents kill 30,000 to 35,000 people each year, that means that around 3,000 deaths a year may be attributed to large truck accidents. Study Analyzes Truck Accident Causes Research conducted recently by ...

Texas Republican Party Adopts Guest Worker Party Platform In June 2012, Texas Republicans met at the Texas Republican Convention to update the party's platform in preparation for the year's elections. One of the issues that party members addressed, with regards to platform, was immigration. Over the objections of some party members, the Texas GOP adopted a new stance on immigration, advocating for a guest worker program that many believe would help the state economically. Due to this platform, Texas residents should be aware of the GOP's former views on immigration enforcement ...

A Costly Mistake: DWI Penalties in New York Sometimes drinking and driving is a mistake, but that mistake comes with serious legal consequences in New York. Professional basketball player Jason Kidd's recent misdemeanor charge for drinking and driving shows how a good night can quickly turn ugly. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, but Jason Kidd alone faces the aftermath. When facing a drinking and driving charge in New York, it's important to understand the law, and a criminal defense attorney can not only provide guidance, but can ensure police and prosecutors ...

From End of Last Year, Foreclosures Up in Maryland The number of houses in foreclosure in Maryland has jumped since the end of last year, according to statistics from the Baltimore Business Journal. From the end of 2011 to the middle of July, 2012, there has been a 26.5 percent increase in foreclosures; however, the number is down more than 8 percent in comparison to the number of foreclosures in Maryland this time last year. The up-and-down foreclosuredata for Maryland over the last couple years is related to the impact of government programs for troubled homeowners ...

How Does a Person Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits? Many people are aware that Social Security benefits are available for those who have medical conditions that prevent them from working. However, many people are unclear about how a person qualifies for Social Security Disability benefits. Several misconceptions about disability benefits circulate in society, and those who need the financial assistance Social Security benefits provide should understand how people qualify for disability benefits. Current Work Status One of the first things the Social ...

Armed with a refreshed menu and new prototype design, Tampa-based Beef 'O' Brady's, the 210-unit franchise of family sports pubs & restaurants best known for great food and the ties it builds with its communities, has identified Laurel as a key component to the company's growth strategy in Maryland. Demographic research, brand recognition within the state and other factors make Laurel an ideal market for further expansion of the franchised restaurant concept. While the demand for family-friendly eateries continues to grow throughout Laurel, providers are limited. ...

Attorney and Certified Public Accountant Jo Ann Koontz has been named co-chair of the Sarasota County Bar Association (SCBA) Real Property Steering Committee, along with attorney Michael J. Belle. The Committee focuses on issues of interest to real estate law practitioners through luncheon meetings and seminars. The SCBA is a voluntary organization of lawyers and judges who practice law and administer the judicial system in Sarasota County. Its mission is to advance professionalism, promote practice development, encourage public service, foster fellowship and support ...

The grand opening of Shea Homes' new, gated townhome community in Carlsbad is scheduled for Saturday, October 13. Light refreshments will be served at Voscana beginning at 10 a.m. at 1603 Fairlead Avenue at the intersection of Poinsettia Lane and Cassia Road. "Voscana's architecture and flexible floor plans were thoughtfully designed to provide maximum appeal and functionality," said Vanessa Linn, vice president of sales and marketing for Shea Homes San Diego. "We're seeing special interest from professionals who work in the nearby business clusters of ...