A new article released by U.S. News and World Report explains that parents play a major influence when it comes to how their children view dental professionals. In fact, a study conducted by Spanish researchers suggests that the higher the fear of the dentist in one family member, the greater the fear in the rest of the members of that family. For this reason, Sean Hebdon, a dental professional who practices in Chicago, Illinois, urges parents to promote positive feelings about trips to the dentist's office. The study looked at 183 children ranging in ages from seven ...

Whether it is an office party, family affair, gathering with friends or a simple night on the town, many Americans are gearing up for a winter season packed full of social events. From Christmas celebrations to New Year's Eve parties, many are looking for ways to comfortably create an enjoyable atmosphere with added convenience. There are several apps that have entered the mobile device scene which are geared to producing these very results. While each holiday party is sure to have its own unique flair, Alexander Drummond Charlotte NC app designer, notes that sometimes ...

When one thinks of innovation, improved technology and increased communication, the younger generation of America usually comes to mind, as this demographic is often associated as being the most accustomed to these facets of life. While today's young adults, also known as Millenials, are typically connected to the Internet or mobile device, a new report from Forbes reveals that in regards to being a consumer, they prefer genuine efforts on behalf of a company. The article cites a recent survey conducted by UQ Marketing, which found that "94.6 percent of respondents ...

According to a recent article from Futurity.com, new research from Princeton University has assessed a variety of "scenarios in which the U.S. could power its vehicles with synthetic fuels rather than relying on oil." The article states that after the research team analyzed the hypothetical impact widespread introduction of synthetic fuels would have on local regions, it is estimated that the United States could see a nationwide transition away from crude oil use in approximately 30 to 40 years. Although the environmental benefits of using synthetic fuels may ...

When it comes to cosmetic procedures, patients are typically concerned about price, quality of results, service and recovery. Oftentimes it can prove difficult for patients to find care that satisfies each of these areas; however, with advances in cosmetic-surgery tourism, many are finding that they can attain exceptional results at reasonable prices, without having to recover at home. A recent article from Forbes, notes that patients from all over the globe are finding that when it comes to cosmetic procedures, or even medical care in general, there are top tourist destinations ...

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is an organization that campaigns to educate individuals about the dangers of driving while under the influence. As the holidays quickly approach, MADD is reminding adults to secure a designated driver when enjoying adult beverages. Michael Cerrusi, owner of Cerrusi Driving School, agrees that the use of a designated driver is the best way for adults to avoid all of the horrific consequences that can stem from driving while intoxicated, including jail time and, in many cases, death. The Sacramento Bee explains that deaths attributed ...

History Associates, the leading U.S. historical services firm, is pleased to celebrate the launch of a new website from the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. The Freedom Mosaic website highlights the personal stories of individuals who have played a key role in furthering human rights efforts around the world, including the modern Civil Rights movement in America. History Associates provided background historical research, copywriting, and image acquisition for the project. "The Freedom Mosaic website brings the history of these human rights movements ...

"Yachting is a global industry and almost everyone involved in it needs to transfer money around the world or buy foreign currency," explains Ian Petts, Financial Director for Yachting Partners International (YPI). "We are always searching for ways to help our clients and crew limit the cost and inefficiency surrounding these transactions and with our new partnership service we are able to bring savings of up to 5%. "Whether it is helping crew transfer their monthly salaries for free, direct into their bank accounts in their home country or ensuring ...

The community hospital EMR market experienced an ever-increasing amount of transitions in 2011 with more than 200 hospitals under 200 beds changing or replacing their hospital health information system. This and other findings can be found in the new KLAS Brief Community Hospital Market Share 2012: Small Hospitals, Big Changes. Economic pressures continue to push smaller hospitals into IDN relationships in order to survive, which results in greater displacement of smaller-hospital CIS solutions with larger hospitals' systems, such as Epic and Cerner. In addition, ...

Attorney Daniel D. Horowitz III, a partner at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend in Houston, Texas, was presented with the 2012 Reich Chandler Outstanding Advocate Award by the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Horowitz was selected as the 2012 recipient of the Reich Chandler Outstanding Advocate Award for his commitment to ethics and professionalism in the practice of law and his untiring devotion to the rights of his clients. The award is named in honor of Reich Chandler, former Advocates Committee Chair and Secretary Treasurer of the Texas ...

New Year's is just around the corner and divorced parents might wish to think about some New Year's resolutions. Being a single parent or co-parent is hard, but identifying a few key areas that could be improved will help both the parent and his or her children. Avoid common mistakes If you know the common mistakes made by divorced parents, you may be able to avoid them. Frequent errors include: - Turning your children into messengers: Communicating with your ex through your kids is stressful for them. Essentially, it's forcing them to try to negotiate a situation ...

As of Friday, December 14, 2012, Zeus & Company California (West), has been acquired by Animal Supply Company, Seattle, WA. Zeus & Company West employees will now be employed by Animal Supply Company. No Vendors will be affected by the sale and all daily business operations will remain in place to ensure a smooth transition. Zeus & Company West would like to thank all of their West customers and publicly say it has been a pleasure to serve them. Zeus & Company West wishes their West customers the best of everything in 2013 and beyond. Zeus & Company's ...

Master Elite Contractor Chandler's Roofing, Inc. has earned the service industry-coveted 2012 Angie's List Super Service Award for the third year in a row, an honor awarded annually to approximately 5 percent of all the companies rated on Angie's List, the nation's leading provider of consumer reviews on local service companies. "It is a tremendous honor to have achieved the Super Service Award for the third year in a row," stated Chandler's Roofing CEO, Brian Hicks. "Having over 50 previous customers from Angie's List who have written overwhelmingly positive ...

Typically satellites launch from Earth, requiring dedicated launch vehicles to propel them into the proper orbit. The cost for this launch scenario could be reduced considerably if there was another way to get the satellites into their optimal orbit. The Japan Aerospace and Exploration Agency (JAXA) found a way to cut the costs of this activity by designing a small satellite launcher, installed recently on the International Space Station. The Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (J-SSOD) is capable of launching small satellites from the ...

Speaking at the IOF Regionals Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Meeting, researchers from the National University of Singapore and the Singapore Ministry of Health, announced a study which links carotenoids to decreased hip fracture risk in elderly, lean Chinese men. Elderly who are lean (BMI END ...

Persuasion is common in our everyday lives. From time to time, we either allow ourselves to be persuaded or go about persuading others. It takes more than just friendliness. Here are 3 steps to persuading people by seduction 1. Understand That Persuasion Is Seduction Whatever business you are in, you promote yourself first through your approach, tone and personality. If I do not like you, chances are I will not buy from you but if your competitor comes along, I will buy from him or her if I am more comfortable with that person. Persuasion is seduction. When ...

Global timeshare exchange operator Dial An Exchange (DAE) is celebrating the holiday season with a special online contest where members can record a video message explaining why they love the holidays. And in keeping with the spirit of giving, members submitting entries through the company's http://www.ilovechristmas.tv link will then be eligible for a prize draw to win one of five daeOptions weeks to be given away by DAE. Integrating mobile technology with social media platforms, members can use their smart phones, tablets or a video camera to record the message, with ...

The Grauer School will host their 8th Annual Holiday Charity Cafe Night to benefit Conner's Cause for Children on Thursday, December 20, 2012, in the Great Hall on the school campus in Encinitas. Grauer students will bring a variety of gifts for 100 children who suffer from life-threatening illnesses or injuries and will wrap the gifts while listening to holiday-themed musical performances from the Grauer Visual and Performing Arts department. Conner's Cause for children is a San Diego based non-profit organization founded over fifteen years ago in memory of Conner Champ, ...

D & D Carpeting is pleased to announce they will be teaming with iWebContent to help them better reach their target audience. Without the right kind of web presence, a company isn't going to be on the top of the list for most people who are likely to use the Internet to find the services they need. IWebContent helps companies improve their web presence so they can better reach those who need them the most. D & D Carpeting is a full-service carpet company that offers a variety of carpeting-related services to homes and businesses in the Younkers, New York, area. ...

On Thursday, January 10, 2013, the Broadway Bar Restaurant hosts the 'Magical Night in Italy,' a traditionally-flavored dinner and show with a special menu to continue the New Year. Joseph Spinella's show provides an excellent accompaniment to the intimate trattoria-style establishment of Broadway Bar Restaurant. He performs many Italian favorites, such as 'O Sole Mio' and 'Funiculi Funicula;' and audience participation is encouraged. The lively, entertaining music is mesmerizing and audiences invariably offer standing ovations hoping for an encore. A native of Wayne, ...

A deeply disturbed man entered Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown Connecticut Friday and opened fire taking the lives of 27 people - 18 of them children. As a nation, we have endured far too much pain; profound loss of life and more questions than answers about where we are headed as a society and as human beings. Such senseless loss of life as this often permeates the thickest skin and most hardened of hearts. However, when the numbers of those lost include 18 small innocent children; no one with a pulse is left unshaken. Bend is one of those places where ...

Southern Self Storage will be making a check presentation to The Forgotten Soldiers Outreach on Monday, December 17, 2012 at 11AM EST at its Southern Self Storage facility located at 4151 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The check in the amount of $5,200 represents money raised at their recent charity event "Storage Wars Auction For Our Troops". The auction patterned after the popular TV show Storage Wars, was well received by the public. Units filled with high quality items were open for bidding to patrons who purchased a ticket to the event. Former TV news ...

January is National Jump Out Of Bed Month and one Solo-E.com certified expert is celebrating and hoping some coaches and creative entrepreneurs who have created businesses that make them energized to jump out of bed each morning with purpose. "It's not enough to have a business as a solo professional," says Heather owner of EnergyRICH Coaching, Inc. in NYC "To achieve success, you need to focus on what gets you excited each and every day - what gets you to jump out of bed, ready to take on the challenges ahead." Founded in 2006 EnergyRICH Coaching, ...

The Pet Care Trust, a non-profit organization that promotes the public understanding of the joys and benefits of pets through education, support, and interaction, announces the appointment of three new members to its Board of Trustees: Mike Copeland, Summit Pet Product Distributors; Michael Lasky, Schiaffino, Lasky & Associates, Inc.; and Kemba Marshall, DVM, PetSmart. Copeland, Lasky, and Marshall join current Trustees Brent Weinmann, Vitakraft Sunseed; Rand Kollman, Koller Craft; Lew Sutton, PetAg Inc.; Rob Chouinard, Gardner Distributing Co.; Rich Williams, PETCO; ...

Recent surveys conducted by Taylor Morrison revealed that an increasing number of customers are looking for more single family home options. In response to that request, the company has introduced a number of innovative one and two story single family floor plans within Baywood, the new phase of the award-winning Oak Creek community. Offering value-minded pricing, flexible floor plans, and quality construction, the Baywood collection includes the following: The Fairmont II - starting at $164,900 This 3 bedroom, 2 bath, one story home has a 2 car garage. It has 1768 ...