The Second Hong Kong International Software Contest Rules Are Released: the Gold Winner Will Receive a $100,000 Bonus
2012-08-01
The Second Hong Kong International Software Contest rules have been released: the gold winner will receive a $100,000 bonus.
The first Hong Kong International Software Contest was successfully held in Zhuhai, China on March 11, 2011, and it attracted tens of thousands of Chinese participating software companies and media outlets. More than 1,000 people attended the awards ceremony, including: Sohu, FRANCISCO, China Software agent Network, local TV stations, People's Daily, Wen Wei Po, CSDN, local chambers of commerce, universities and software industry associations, ...
Greenwood Village Dentist Makes Online Appointment Scheduling Easy
2012-08-01
Dr. Lawrence Kuljis, Greenwood Village dentist, is excited to be making it simple for his patients to schedule appointments online through his practice's online appointment request form. The online form allows patients of the Greenwood Village family dentist to request an appointment without ever having to pick up the phone.
"I am glad that our practice is offering this service. We strive to make things simple and easy for our patients and this is a great example of that. I hope that many of our patients decide to start using this service and begin to request appointments ...
Truckman Announces a New UK Hardtops E-Commerce Site
2012-08-01
Truckman, a prominent provider of British-built hardtops, is pleased to announce a dynamic new website: http://www.truckman.co.uk. This professionally designed website offers a unique and engaging layout that combines ease of navigation with detailed product information. With the introduction of the new e-commerce website there is enhanced functionality with options to select your vehicle type right from the homepage.
Truckman Ltd. has been in business for close to thirty years and has consistently set the standard in hardtop production worldwide. Their commitment to ...
Coupons-Coupons-Coupons.org Merges with On Sale Weekly.com
2012-08-01
Coupons-Coupons-Coupons.org's main focus has been in the area of Sunday paper coupons and grocery coupons, including printable coupons for cereal like Kellogg's, Post and General Mills, coffee coupons like Folgers and Maxwell House, and Laundry Detergent Coupons like Tide. While On Sale Weekly .com main focus has been in the area of finding and posting sales and specials on products and services. From specials like Pizza Hut coupons and oil changes for your car, to deals on last minute travel, OnSaleWeekly.com finds and posts hundreds of money saving specials every month ...
All Relocation Services Launches New-Look Website
2012-08-01
Is your company transferring you to another city within the United States? Perhaps they are making you relocate globally? You will need the services of a well-respected global relocation or national relocation company.
With you in mind, All Relocation Services proudly announces the launch of a newly designed website providing all the information and services an employee needs when relocating.
According to their website, the global relocation company offers a unique approach to relocation solutions. They believe in four guiding principles: passion, integrity, commitment ...
Questions to Ask Your Cosmetic Surgeon
2012-08-01
When you are considering a cosmetic surgery, be it breast surgery, body contouring surgery, or a restoration procedure such as a facelift, there are important questions to ask your cosmetic surgeon.
Your choice of cosmetic surgeon will play a significant role in how your procedure is performed and the final results you achieve. Knowing what to ask of your cosmetic surgeon before committing to a procedure can help keep you safe, comfortable, and ultimately pleased with your results.
Five Important Questions to Ask Your Cosmetic Surgeon
- Are your board-certified?
"Cosmetic ...
Male Liposuction
2012-08-01
Diet and exercise are ideal ways to lose weight and tone your body. However, these methods alone are often incapable of removing stubborn deposits of fat from several areas of your body. This can be discouraging for men who have put substantial time into getting their bodies into peak physical shape. With a male liposuction procedure, your plastic surgeon can target these problem areas and help you achieve the sculpted, firm look you deserve.
Common Problem Areas
Male liposuction is intended to treat common problem areas where fat and excess tissue accumulates. This ...
Liposuction and Mommy Makeover
2012-08-01
There is no joy like being a mother. The special bond between a mother and child simply has no equal in human experience. However, even as your children bring you joy beyond imagining, the body you enjoyed prior to motherhood may seem forever lost. For many women, this results in serious emotional turmoil such as a loss of self-confidence and decreased feelings of sensual appeal.
A mommy makeover is a plastic surgery procedure that is quickly growing in popularity. With a mommy makeover, your plastic surgeon can combine body contouring and breast surgery procedures that ...
Breast Health Before and After Implants
2012-08-01
Breast health is essential for overall health and should be a consideration before breast augmentation surgery. Fortunately, maintaining healthy breasts after breast implants is not at all difficult, particularly if you are willing to make some changes that will help improve the health of your entire body.
Breast Health and Breast Implants
To be a good candidate for breast augmentation you should be in generally good health and close to your ideal weight. Weight fluctuations through yo-yo dieting are not good for your body in general and can significantly impact the ...
How Dental Implants Work
2012-08-01
One of the most common questions about implant dentistry is "How do dental implants work?" In short, dental implants work by replacing your natural tooth root and providing a foundation for an artificial tooth. This is accomplished through a complex placement and fusion process that anchors the implant root to your natural jawbone.
Why Dental Implants Work
Once inserted, dental implants undergo a process known as osseointegration in which they become an accepted part of your jawbone. Osseointegration allows dental implants to provide a permanent solution ...
Partials vs. Implants
2012-08-01
If you are missing one or more teeth, it is important to replace them. Failing to replace missing teeth will not only hinder the appearance of your smile - it can also cause many problems with the health and functionality of your teeth.
Problems Caused by Missing Teeth
Some of the most common problems caused by missing teeth are:
- Shifting of your adjacent teeth
- Uneven and premature tooth wear
- Changes in bite tension
- Bone loss
- Changes in the shape and size of your jaw
- Changes in your facial structure and appearance
Only by replacing your missing ...
Can Dental Implants Improve My Appearance?
2012-08-01
If one or more missing teeth are detracting from the appearance of your smile, dental implants may be exactly what you have been looking for. When you lose a tooth, you also lose your tooth root. Dental implants act as a new tooth root to hold a customized dental restoration into place.
Restoring Your Natural Smile
Your replacement tooth will be shaped, sized, and colored to seamlessly match the rest of your surrounding teeth, helping it become a natural aesthetic part of your smile, as well as a highly functional new tooth.
If you have lost all or most of your ...
Does Liposuction Leave Extensive Scarring?
2012-08-01
Like any surgical procedure, liposuction will leave some scars. The extent of your scarring will depend largely on the skill of your plastic surgeon and the area you have had liposuction performed on.
Liposuction is performed with a cannula, a small surgical instrument that is inserted through the skin to remove excess deposits of fat. Cannulas are about a quarter of an inch in size, but the incisions for liposuction are frequently as small at one eighth of an inch. Working with an experienced plastic surgeon, these incisions will be intentionally hidden in the natural ...
What is 20/20 Vision?
2012-08-01
The term "20/20 vision" is used to indicate someone's clarity of vision (or "visual acuity") when measured at a distance of 20 feet. A person with 20/20 vision can clearly see all objects that should normally be seen at a 20-foot distance. In contrast, a person who has 20/100 vision must be 20 feet away from an object in order to see what a person with normal visual acuity can see at 100 feet. LASIK eye surgery is capable of correcting your vision to 20/20 or better. The vast majority of patients at Doctors For Visual Freedom achieve 20/15 vision after ...
History of Ophthalmology
2012-08-01
The word ophthalmology has its roots in the Greek language, where ophthalmos means "eye" and logos means "thought or discourse." Therefore, ophthalmology quite literally means "the science of the eyes." An ophthalmologist is a medical specialist who studies the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the eye in order to diagnose and treat eye disorders and other conditions.
Early Developments in Ophthalmology
All the way back in 800 BC, Sushruta - an Indian surgeon - wrote a document in Sanskrit that described over 75 different ocular diseases, ...
I Have a Large Amount of Belly Fat - Is Liposuction a Good Option for Me?
2012-08-01
Liposuction is a body contouring technique that has been proven effective at helping men and women tighten and tone various areas of their body. The most common areas to have liposuction performed include:
- Thighs
- Hips
- Abdomen
- Back
- Chest
- Arms
- Neck and face
This technique is ideal for removing up to 10 pounds of fat from these areas of the body and is particularly useful for people who are within 25 pounds of their goal weight but suffer from stubborn fatty tissue that will not respond to diet and exercise.
Abdominal Liposuction
Liposuction ...
Child Custody
2012-08-01
Child custody can be one of the most embittering aspects of a divorce, or it may be an amicable agreement reached between both spouses. However a decision is reached, it must be approved by a judge. If you and your spouse are unable to reach an agreement, the court will reach one for you. Various factors will be considered when deciding what is in the best interest of the child.
How is Child Custody Decided?
The court's overriding goal is determining what is in the best interest of your child, or children. Various factors may influence child custody determination, ...
Foods and Drinks That Stain Your Teeth
2012-08-01
There is some truth in the old adage "you are what you eat," and the evidence can be especially noticeable on your teeth. In fact, stained or otherwise discolored teeth is one of the most common cosmetic dental problems.
The porous nature of tooth enamel makes teeth vulnerable to staining, and people who regularly consume dark-colored foods and beverages are especially susceptible to premature tooth discoloration. It is not just the color of foods and drinks that contributes to staining, however; acidic foods and beverages can result in wearing down tooth enamel ...
Face and Neck Enhancement
2012-08-01
As you age, gravity, genetics, sun exposure, and lifestyle choices will all begin to become apparent in the appearance of your face and neck. Loose, saggy skin, wrinkles, fine lines, sun spots, and scars can all detract from the natural beauty of your face and leave you feeling older than you actually are. Fortunately, a board-certified facial plastic surgeon can offer you a number of face and neck procedures that can greatly improve your appearance. With the right procedure, or combination of procedures, you can take years off of your face and neck and restore a softer, ...
Questions About Porcelain Veneers
2012-08-01
What are porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin shells of porcelain that can be placed over the front of your teeth to correct a number of common cosmetic dental problems. Most commonly, porcelain veneers are used to correct issues such as teeth that are gapped, crooked, chipped, cracked, irregularly or unevenly sized, or stained below the enamel by medications or mineralization.
Do porcelain veneers offer functional benefits?
Porcelain veneers are largely considered a cosmetic dentistry solution but this does not mean they are without their functional ...
Mini Implants
2012-08-01
Mini dental implants provide a way to stabilize and secure your dentures. Although dentures continue to be a viable tooth replacement option for numerous individuals, dentures continue to have the disadvantage of instability. Some people experience discomfort and irritation of the gums while wearing dentures. Dentures can also slip loose while you chew and speak. Mini implants anchor your dentures in place so you can enjoy the confidence of durable teeth.
What are Mini Dental Implants?
Like traditional dental implants, mini implants are titanium posts implanted into ...
Dental Implant Candidacy
2012-08-01
Dental implants provide a durable, comfortable and natural-looking way to replace missing teeth. In general, anyone who is missing teeth is a potential candidate for dental implants. Although certain factors may mean dental implants are not right for you, these factors can usually be managed to improve your candidacy.
Dental Implant Candidacy Factors
Dental implant candidates:
- Have one or several missing teeth, or are missing all their teeth.
- Desire a long-term tooth replacement option.
- Want a natural-looking tooth replacement.
- Desire more comfortable ...
Surgical Errors
2012-08-01
Surgical errors are unfortunately common. Although classed in the category of "never events," or types of medical malpractice that should never occur, surgical errors such as amputating the wrong body part persist. There are many things that patients can do to try to protect themselves from surgical errors, but in many cases even the best practices cannot prevent you from this severe type of medical malpractice, although you may be able to receive compensation for injuries suffered.
The Scope of the Problem
Dozens of people every year may suffer from wrong ...
Dental Implants for Supporting Dentures
2012-08-01
Dentures are one of the oldest methods of tooth replacement. In the last few decades, improvement to denture design has made the devices more comfortable, functional and natural-looking than ever before. Dentures remain an affordable option for many patients; however, dentures continue to have several disadvantages compared to other tooth replacement approaches. Many of these disadvantages can be remedied by utilizing dental implants to support dentures.
Advantages of Implant-Supported Dentures
Under normal circumstances, dentures have a tendency to cause some discomfort ...
Sometimes, Dangerous Intersections Can Be Fixed Only After Community Activism
2012-08-01
Middle school students in the Bronx have taken up the cause of improving the safety of city streets. After three years of lobbying the city, they can finally point to a result, although it was not the result they wanted. The students, members of a youth program called Bronx Helpers, have tried to get a traffic light installed at the intersection of East 172nd Street and Townsend Avenue.
The students say that motorists speed down Townsend Avenue without regard for pedestrians. Moreover, they say it's difficult for pedestrians trying to cross the street to see oncoming ...
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