In two weeks, business leaders from Long Island's best run and highest performing companies will gather to learn who among them are the "best of the best" as HIA-LI, the recognized voice for business on Long Island, recognizes those companies that have earned its prestigious HIA-LI 18th Annual Business Achievement Awards. On hand to provide opening remarks will be Chintu Patel, CEO of Amneal Pharmaceuticals, the recipient of last year's Business Achievement Award for large business. The much-anticipated gala luncheon event, where winning companies in five business ...

MedicalXpress.com reports that researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and at Emory University have utilized microneedles to insert medication into difficult to reach places of the eye in an animal model. The study aimed at injecting the particles into the suprachoroidal space, which acts as a passageway to the sclera and into the back of the eye. Minimally-invasive, this treatment delivery technique could improve upon current methods. Boothe Eye Care, an ophthalmology office in Plano, Texas, encourages such research and is excited to see new developments in ...

For the past few weeks, Americans have closely watched the path of Tropical Storm Isaac, and many experts have made speculations concerning the potential damage the storm may cause. In addition, the storm has gained attention due to the potential risk it may impose on this week's Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. According to a recent article from The New York Times "Much of the areas along the Gulf Coast, including New Orleans...received either tropical storm or hurricane warnings on Sunday" and "the governors of Louisiana, Mississippi and ...

The Huffington Post recently released an article that encourages yoga enthusiasts to break away from traditional soundtracks if they want to shake up their practice. The article's author explains that music and yoga are both intimate, immediate experiences. Because of this, the two can be used in tandem to provide relaxation and mental clarity. Jason Simpson of Arizona, a yoga instructor who owns his own studio, strongly agrees with this philosophy. The author talks about how she uses her own yoga playlist to evoke certain feelings. Some of these emotions include feelings ...

Elite Appliance, one of the nation's largest online luxury appliance retailers, is offering customers exclusive deals on top name-brand appliances during its Labor Day sale August 31 through September 3 online and in its showroom in Dallas. During Elite's Labor Day appliance sale, special pricing will be available on several vital home appliances such as refrigerators, gas and electric ranges, dishwashers and microwaves from favored brands, including Samsung, KitchenAid, Viking and Big Green Egg. Labor Day appliance package deals will be available on Viking D3 and Professional ...

The New York Times reports that both mortgage and refinancing rates are historically low. In fact, it asserts that these low rates are "giving borrowers plenty to celebrate." But the reality is that the banks that are making the loans are the "bigger winners." Eleanor Lockwood of Alabama explains how the banks are profiting from these record low mortgage rates. According to the article, analysts have reported that the banks are taking in profits at a higher rate than average: "That 3.55 percent rate for a 30-year mortgage could be closer to ...

For many years, ADHD has been known as one of the most commonly-diagnosed of all children's mental disorders. As ADHD diagnoses increase, so do prescriptions for ADHD medications; these drugs can be very effective and safe in managing the effects of ADHD, when administered properly, but they can also prove dangerous or disadvantageous when prescribed incorrectly. A recent Fox News report weighs in on this important balance--and it has won the attention of many mental health providers, including psychologist Mark Cartwright of Dallas. According to the Fox report, ADHD ...

"You only get out of something what you put into it," is one age old saying that has driven Americans to succeed for generations. That mentality still applies today, especially those looking to create successful enterprises in affiliate marketing. According to a recent article from B2C, many amateur affiliate marketers have trouble making the practice into a steady means of income. According to the author those results come from a lack of desire to treat affiliate marketing as a legitimate business. My Place for Hosting is an organization specializing in affiliate ...

The Model S5200 from Baytems is a general-purpose RF preamplifier having a 3 dB bandwidth of 1 kHz up to 1.2 GHz. Typical gain flatness is +/- 0.75 dB from 9 kHz to 1 GHz, with a gain of 20 dB. The broadband amplifier can be used to improve the sensitivity of spectrum analyzers and other RF measuring instruments, or to increase the power level of a signal source. The Baytems Model S5200 is invaluable for low signal measurement applications, with its wide bandwidth, high gain and low noise figures. The device is essential for radiated field strength measurements where ...

Dr. Aaron Galbraith, Jackson dentist, is encouraging patients that visit his practice to record their experience on an online review site. Dr. Galbraith's practice has pages on Google, Yahoo and Yelp where patients can leave reviews. "I hope that our patients will decide to leave reviews of their experience with us after coming in to our practice. I believe that we offer a great level of dental service here and that our patients will be very satisfied with their time here. These reviews help to increase our online presence and let others know about the quality ...

Dr. Basel Badawi, Boston dentist, and Dr. Chau Hoang have been using social media to interact with their patients. Their practice is maintaining a Facebook page, Twitter account and practice blog to help promote their practice online. "I am happy that we have been able to use social media to communicate with our patients online. I know that many of our patients use Facebook and Twitter on a daily basis and I'm glad that we have been able to become a part of that conversation. I hope that all of our patients will take a few minutes to 'like' our Facebook page and ...

WinMagic Inc., the innovator in data security and encryption solutions, today announced it had been awarded a multi-country contract with one of the Big Four global Tax, Advisory and Audit firms housing over 140,000 employees globally. The contract has been awarded to provide WinMagic's SecureDoc data encryption software and services to safeguard all data on mobile devices, such as laptops, and removable media. The solutions will provide functionality that comply with data breach notification laws and can help prove that data has been encrypted if lost or stolen a key ...

Nowadays, innovation is not just a desirable thing to have when developing technology, it's a must. And the medical device industry is not the exception. Medical device companies are aware of this, which challenges their ability to speed up technology generation and to spend their resources in a more thoughtful way. This is making them to start considering testing their medical devices in countries where they can look to reduce costs. A cost reduction does not necessarily affect quality. "We at Alandra Medical offer cost effective clinical trials for medical device ...

Vicinity Manufacturing, Inc., a leading provider of formula based manufacturing software for Microsoft Dynamics, today announced that they will be participating in this year's 2012 Atlanta Beer Week as a gold level sponsor. Atlanta Beer Week is set to kick off the October 20-27th, with activities and tastings planned throughout metro-Atlanta. The festivities will be a great opportunity for local and regional breweries to showcase their brews and limited release casks. A full schedule of the week's events will be published online and in the official Beer Week booklet. "We ...

Engaged couples face a daunting task when it comes to planning their honeymoon. Often, the honeymoon will be the most expensive, most exotic trip they've ever taken; as well, it's often to a destination that neither has visited before. Visual Itineraries new guide to the best honeymoon destinations walks the couple through important decisions about time of year, climate, food, language, lifestyle, and budget to help them narrow down their choice of destination. Then, for each destination, the guide provides lists of all the top resorts, and for each resort it provides ...

When you work with an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon, a tummy tuck can have remarkable benefits. While the most obvious benefit is a vastly improved appearance, that's far from the only advantage of this body sculpting procedure. Why Consider a Tummy Tuck A tummy tuck is used to remove excess, stubborn deposits of fat, tighten abdominal muscles, and eliminate sagging, loose skin from your midsection. With this procedure, your entire abdominal area will look smoother, tighter, and more appealing. Improving the dimensions of your frame not only increases ...

On July 4, a yacht capsized and sank in a bay just off Long Island. The 27 passengers aboard the 34-foot boat had been watching fireworks when they suddenly encountered bad weather and a wave swept over the boat. Three children died in the boating accident. According to Fox News, it is believed that the boat only had 10 life jackets onboard. This tragic accident, coupled with other drowning incidents in New York, prompted several New York state legislators to propose a bill that would eventually require all power boaters to complete an eight-hour safety course before ...

The President of Lamar University, James Simmons, recently acknowledged Walter Umphrey, founding partner of the Provost Umphrey Law Firm, L.L.P. for his continued support of the University and the Provost Umphrey Stadium. In 2008, the stadium was renamed the Provost Umphrey Stadium, in honor of a $3 million contribution from the Firm, and an additional $1 million gift from Walter and Sheila Umphrey. "As I look back on my time as President of Lamar University, one of the unequaled experiences has been my involvement with the partnership between our University ...

Bryan O. Blevins, Jr., senior equity partner with Provost Umphrey Law Firm, is among The Best Lawyers in America 2012 in the field of Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. (Copyright 2012 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). Bryan Blevins, joined Provost Umphrey in 1990 specializing in personal injury law and becoming a firm equity partner in 2007. Blevins has prepared, tried and appealed numerous personal injury and civil litigation matters, including toxic tort, medical malpractice, defective products, industrial negligence and civil rights. He earned his board ...

Walter Umphrey, founding partner of Provost Umphrey Law Firm, was recently selected Lawyer of the Year by The Best Lawyers in America 2012 in the field of Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs. (Copyright 2012 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). Umphrey began his career as a prosecuting attorney and ultimately Chief Felony Prosecutor for the Jefferson County District Attorney's office right out of Baylor Law School. He is board certified in the areas of Personal Injury Trial Law and Labor & Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Umphrey ...

For years, advocates of smart immigration policies have called on Congress to implement the DREAM Act (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act) for young immigrants who are dedicated to becoming Americans. Although Congress has yet to pass the DREAM Act, the Obama Administration has finally announced implementation of a new immigration policy that will defer deportation of low priority immigrants who arrived in the United States as children. When Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced the deferred action process back ...

Unsafe commercial vehicles put everyone on the road at risk. Due to their sheer size, a collision with an 18-wheeler or other large truck can cause significantly worse injuries than a comparable collision between two passenger vehicles. Truck driver negligence -- like speeding, drowsiness or distraction -- plays a big role in commercial vehicle accidents. However, in many cases, truck crashes can be tied to violations of state and federal safety regulations. Luckily, both the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles ...

Due to many commercial campaigns and publicity events on the subject, the dangers of texting or emailing while driving can be said to be firmly rooted in the national consciousness. However, despite all the effort that has been expended into informing the American public about the hazards, a new survey shows that the message has not resonated--especially among young drivers. The statistics highlighting the dangers of texting or emailing while driving are well known and easily accessible to the public. According to research by the U.S. Department of Transportation, text ...

While recent news of increased home sales is an encouraging sign for the housing market, the scars from the 2008 housing crisis are still evident. The increase in foreclosure activity in 2012 suggests that a number of troubled home loans are still in the market, and the wave of underwater mortgages (i.e. properties with negative equity) that have not been included in the foreclosure process threatens the market's stability. According to a recent report by USNews.com, home loans currently subject to foreclosure carry nearly $45 billion in negative equity. However, that ...

Commercials for drunk driving enforcement are peppering the airways as Labor Day approaches. Indeed, law enforcement agencies will be actively looking for signs of drunk driving, but they primarily rely upon field sobriety tests to justify their suspicions that a driver may be driving under the influence. In 1977, the National Highway Safety Transportation Association (NHTSA) established a set of tests that police officers could use to justify an arrest. They include the walk-and-turn, the one legged stand, and the horizontal gaze nystagmus test. Walk and Turn Test With ...