While increased foreclosure rates and post-recession economics may have negatively affected the American perception of the current real estate market, new reports indicate that increased construction spending suggests an overall sign of recovery. According to a recent article from The San Francisco Chronicle, "Construction spending climbed in September to the highest level in almost three years, led by a rebound in home building that is rippling through the U.S. economy." Although much of the spending is restricted to projects concerning residential properties, ...

Electronic cigarettes have been spotted in the hands of some of Hollywood's most famed stars, including Leonardo DiCaprio and, as of a recent report, Robert Pattinson. Known as "vaping," electronic cigarettes has significantly increased in popularity for several reasons, including a variety of flavor choices and the convenience of using the product both in and out of doors. Regal Cigs, an electronic cigarette manufacturer and distributor, knows that seeing such electronic cigarettes in the hands of Pattinson is certain to spark an interest in these electronic ...

The interviewing phase is an important part of the hiring process. During this crucial step, candidates and hiring managers must determine if they will work well together and if the organization offers a good fit for the job applicant. While it is true that not every potential employee who is interviewed would thrive at a company, it is also true that preparing for the interview process is a great way for candidates to better showcase the value they will bring to the business. Geneen Stuart encourages job seekers to prepare for interviews by thinking about the possible ...

Auto accidents have been around for as long as automobiles themselves, but one car company is seeking to make these risks a thing of the past. According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, the Japanese auto manufacturer Nissan is hard at work on a variety of new technologies, which it hopes will make auto accidents less common than ever before. In fact, the lofty goal set by Nissan is to render car accidents a thing of the past--an ambitious undertaking that has garnered the attention of Montlick & Associates. A leading personal injury firm from the Georgia area, ...

Dr. Maddahi, dentist in Framingham, MA, has recently announced that he is providing emergency care. Orris Dental is delighted to extend this service to individuals who have been stricken by unfortunate and unforeseen circumstances. Dr. Maddahi, Framingham porcelain veneers dentist, expects this new service to furnish much needed treatment to individuals who have been afflicted with sudden and adverse dental and oral issues, which require immediate attention from a qualified professional. Many individuals experience unfavorable incidents during times in which dental ...

Jennifer De Francisco, a licensed social worker and experienced marriage therapist, regularly counsels with those whose lives are being affected by childhood trauma and events. She seeks to help adults understand the trauma of their past experiences and to turn over a new leaf in their lives. To help those impacted by the events in their childhood, De Francisco provides answers to common questions people may have about childhood trauma. Why does childhood trauma continue to affect adults? Recent scientific research indicates that childhood trauma may disrupt brain development, ...

A healthy, beautiful smile is priceless, but many people today are suffering from stained, decayed or damaged teeth. Feeling self-conscious about smiling can have a dramatic effect on a person's self-esteem. Sunset Plaza Dental, West Hollywood dental office, is now offering smile makeovers to help patients regain their confidence and enjoy improved dental health and smile aesthetics. A smile makeover can use a number of different treatments in order to perfect or enhance a smile. Old metal fillings can be replaced with new white fillings, and misalignments can be easily ...

A flawed smile can have a profound effect on a person's self-esteem, but the right dental treatments, which may include in-office whitening, dental veneers or orthodontics, can help eliminate flaws and create a more aesthetically pleasing smile. Dental veneers are porcelain shells that are about as thick as contact lenses. They are bonded to the fronts of teeth in order to enhance the appearance of the teeth or correct minor flaws. Many types of dental veneers are available, including composite resin, porcelain veneers and Lumineers. NOHO Dental Group, North Hollywood dental ...

Dr. Parsa Zadeh, Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist, offers Zoom teeth whitening at his Beverly Hills dental practice. Zoom whitening is a method created by Phillips. This method uses a concentrated peroxide gel and a special LED light to strip away years of stains from dental enamel. Zoom dental whitening is one of the most effective whitening techniques available. In just one office visit, teeth can be up to eight shades whiter. Dr. Zadeh, Beverly Hills Zoom whitening expert, also offers laser bleaching, as well as take-home bleaching kits designed to help maintain your ...

The Spine Institute Northwest has recently begun offering procedural videos of treatments and minimally invasive spine surgery procedures on the Institute's new YouTube channel. The videos will give patients and others an opportunity to learn more about back pain treatment options in an informative and educational environment. "The doctors and staff at Spine Institute Northwest are experts in minimally invasive and laser spine surgery," says Dr. Solomon Kamson, MD, PhD, a Fellow of the American Academy of Minimally Invasive Spine Medicine & Surgery. "We ...

The Law Offices of Greg Prosmushkin, P.C. is proud to announce personal injury attorney Mark Yurovsky has obtained a pre-trial settlement in the amount of $710,000.00 on behalf of an injured client. The matter was scheduled to be tried in Camden County Superior Court. The case involved a plaintiff in a motor vehicle accident who suffered a lower back and sternum fractures. The Philadelphia and New Jersey law firm represents clients in a range of legal matters including auto accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, divorce and immigration. Attorney ...

Freidin Dobrinsky was recently recognized as a 2013 Tier 1 Miami personal injury law firm by U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms." The South Florida firm was chosen for the honor based on positive reviews from past clients and the recommendation of other attorneys practicing in personal injury. With more than 100 years of combined experience, the Miami personal injury attorneys of Freidin Dobrinsky are committed to providing quality legal representation to victims of personal injury throughout Florida. After more than 300 jury trials, the injury lawyers ...

Super Lawyers has recognized Frank A. Rubino of Miami, Florida, as one of the top lawyers in the state. The Law Office of Frank A. Rubino, Esquire, P.A. has been serving clients for 36 years. Frank Rubino represents individuals and businesses in federal criminal matters involving white collar crime. He also represents clients in the International Criminal Court at The Hague. He has handled numerous high-profile criminal cases, including acting as lead attorney for General Manuel Noriega of Panama. Mr. Rubino regularly defends clients accused of Medicare fraud, tax ...

SuperLawyer Magazine has released its list of attorneys in the state of Missouri who have been selected as a SuperLawyer in Missouri for 2012. A familiar name has once again been listed: Daniel P. Finney, Jr., of Finney Law Office, has been once again selected has a SuperLawyer for personal injury work in Missouri. Dan is the current principal and founding member of Finney Law Office, LLC, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was selected last year as well by SuperLawyer Magazine for his work in personal injury litigation. Dan has been trying personal injury cases in St. Louis ...

Nashville-based Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge is proud to announce the law firm has recently been ranked Tier 1 in Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" for 2013. The firm received Best Law Firms of 2013 Tier 1 ranking for Medical Malpractice Law, Personal Injury Litigation and Products Liability Litigation. This is the 3rd year that the firm has been recognized by Best Lawyers Best Law Firms. Since 1977, the law firm of Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, Attorneys at Law, has served the citizens of Tennessee in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice ...

Many people in New York and around the nation face severe mobility difficulties, sometimes due to a paralyzing spinal cord injury or amputations. Although big challenges remain, new research is paving the way towards a potentially more mobile future. Improvements in robotic technologies could allow disabled people to fight past spinal cord injuries and amputations to regain more mobility. One high-profile project is quickly developing a greater understanding of the complex neurological processes that allow humans to deftly maneuver on two feet. Another project recently ...

A new study added to a rapidly expanding knowledge base regarding the long-term effects of brain injuries. The study looked at whether non-professional athletes who suffered brain injuries in high school or college showed any lasting problems later in life. By concluding that brain injury victims' brains resembled those of older uninjured men, the study suggests that injuries can cause abnormal brain aging. This research is a reminder that Pennsylvania parents should pay close attention to potential concussions and other traumatic brain injuries when children play recreational ...

State Farm Agent Linda Allen takes her company's motto to heart. Like a good neighbor, Allen and her team are planning to collect non-perishable food items for the Community Link Mission Food Pantry on November 19, 2012. The drive will take place at Linda Allen's State Farm office at 8101 Boar Club Road in Saginaw from 9 am until 5 pm. "Many Northwest Tarrant County families are having trouble putting food on the table for Thanksgiving," said Community Link Mission Food Pantry Director Karen Fuller. "The pantry is always in need of peanut butter and jelly, ...

Concurrency, Inc., the 2012 Microsoft Central Region Partner of the Year and worldwide Content Management Partner of the Year, announced today that Kate Weiland and Paul Cielinski have joined the firm in senior management roles. Their additions are part of Concurrency's expansion in the Milwaukee and Chicago regions given record growth for the Microsoft-focused consulting services firm. In 2012 Microsoft awarded Concurrency four partner-of-the-year awards, including a repeat as Midwest Area Partner of the Year. Kate Weiland is joining as Director of Human Capital Management. ...

4.000 people in Sweden with snoring problems responded on a request for 1.000 volunteers to test Asonor anti snoring solution. The testers were instructed to use Asonor by following the instruction for use delivered as a part of the package. They all used the product for 1 month and afterwards a questionnaire was filled out for each tester including responses from eventual partners. The main results from the test period (September month) are as follows: - 77% of all testers have valuated the product positive or very positive - 72% will continue buying the product, ...

CHICAGO – November 11, 2012 – Many veterans of the United States armed forces who have traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder also have undiagnosed, chronic vision problems, according to two studies presented today at the 116th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, jointly conducted this year with the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology. New Recognition of What Traumatic Brain Injury Can Mean for Veterans' Vision In a study conducted at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, in Washington, D.C., researchers found that vision problems ...

CHICAGO – November 11, 2012 – People who have eye diseases that damage their central vision can regain the ability to read quickly and comfortably by using digital tablets, according to a recent study. The research found that people with moderate vision loss could increase their reading speed by 15 words-per-minute, on average. Using a tablet with a back-lit screen resulted in the fastest reading speeds for all study participants, no matter what their level of visual acuity. The research is being presented today at the 116th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, ...

CHICAGO – November 11, 2012 – The first study to compare accident rates for drivers who have advanced glaucoma − an eye disease that affects peripheral vision − with normal-vision drivers, found that the glaucoma group had about twice as many accidents. This study, which was conducted in Japan using a driving simulator, suggests that potential drivers should pass a visual field test to ensure adequate peripheral vision before a license is granted or renewed. The research is being presented today at the 116th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. -- The primary treatment for wet macular degeneration, a chronic eye condition that causes vision loss, is effective even if patients have macular traction problems, a Mayo Clinic study shows. The findings will be presented today at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in Chicago. Due to the aging population, an increasing number of patients are being treated for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), an eye condition in which abnormal blood vessels develop and leak into the eye. When patients develop wet AMD, they receive injections ...

The Chef's Academy (http://www.thechefsacademy.com), the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 110-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers 40 degree programs in five schools of study, has announced its partnership with Duke Raleigh Hospital and Brier Creek Elementary students, parents and staff to launch a wellness initiative that emphasizes healthy lifestyle choices for all children. The kickoff event, a health circuit integrated with all aspects of wellness, including diet and exercise, will be held Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at ...