VIVmag, the world's first exclusively digital luxury magazine for women, announced today the launch of its Refer-a-Friend Program, where VIVmag subscribers can earn up to $100 in credits for digital magazines from digital-newsstand partner Zinio. Getting started is easy: VIVmag readers simply sign up for the VIVmag Refer-a-Friend Program. Then they recommend VIVmag to friends and family by entering their names and email addresses. VIVmag readers can also share the link to the referral program with their social groups on Facebook and Twitter. Once registered, program ...

"Contrary to what you might think, there is no safe way for nonprofessionals to use fireworks and the risk of catastrophic eye injury is real and not trivial," commented Baltimore Ophthalmologist Arturo Betancourt, M.D., Medical Director of Baltimore Washington Eye Center. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, fireworks are involved in approximately 10,000 injuries per year that are treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms. Of those, 2/3 occurred during the one month period surrounding the July 4th holiday. It is important to note that ...

Jackson Design & Remodeling is proud to announce that Designer Bonnie Bagley Catlin has earned a CCID Certification (CCIDC) from the State of California. The California Council for Interior Design Certification program works to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by ensuring the professional performance of those designers they certify. To become Certified, an interior designer must have a minimum of six years combined with an accredited interior design education and experience (or) a minimum of 8 years combined interior design education and experience; ...

Dr. Carl W. Lentz of Lentz Plastic Surgery is now using an innovative, non-surgical treatment called Ultherapy to treat sagging skin and wrinkles. Patients at his Central Florida plastic surgery practice turn to Dr. Lentz because of his extensive experience in correcting signs of aging. Ultherapy uses ultrasound technology to tighten and restore supportive tissue beneath a patient's skin. A treatment typically lasts less than one hour, and Dr. Lentz's patients usually report temporary discomfort during the procedure. "Ultherapy is perfect for patients who want ...

Dr. Richard Rival says he's not surprised by recent facelift statistics from The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Although the number of face lifts in the U.S. may be down, he says many people are still turning to surgical procedures such as face lift in Toronto. "People are still choosing face lifts and brow lifts for facial rejuvenation at my practice," Dr. Rival says. "Although the number of face lift procedures may be down in the U.S., patients are still choosing surgical methods over non-surgical techniques when they want more dramatic ...

Long Island plastic surgery specialist Dr. James Romanelli has been named the new Chief of Staff at Huntington Hospital. Dr. Romanelli was formerly Chief of Surgery at Huntington, and has his own private practice, Romanelli Cosmetic Surgery. "I am delighted to be a part of such a fine organization," says Dr. Romanelli. "Huntington's commitment to the education of healthcare professionals and the development of its employees is something I am excited to be a part of." Huntington Hospital is a full-service, not-for-profit community hospital, which ...

Juanita E. Springate, Head Start Center-Based Coordinator for The Family Conservancy, has been selected as an Executive Member of the Covington Who's Who Executive and Professional Registry. The selection recognizes Juanita E. Springate's commitment to excellence in Education. Springate began her career in teaching in 1982 for a small faith-based program. For over thirty years she's worked in various early childhood programs, both teaching and consulting with program directors. For the past seven years, Springate has served as a Head Start center-based coordinator ...

"From very early on in my entrepreneurial career, my mentors instilled in me the importance of having a positive mental attitude," says Qaysar Bhatti, Managing Director of Tempest Elite Marketing. "A story that always inspired me was the parable of the shoe salesmen. In the 1940s two salesmen went to Africa to sell shoes to a previously unexplored market. One admitted defeat after a month, complaining 'It's impossible - no one wears shoes here!' The second did not report back for several months. When his concerned superiors finally got in contact with him, ...

This week our founder Laura has chosen her top ten essential products for the summer. From classic bare leg look sheers to cute ankle socks, the list have everything you could possibly need for summer... except perhaps an umbrella! Including tights, Spanx, socks and more, read on to find out which products you never knew you couldn't live without. 1. Bare Leg Look Sheers Sheers are a summer staple and the Falke Shelina Tights are the best around for giving a flawless bare leg look. They are 12 denier with and 8 denier appearance, so they are more durable than the average ...

A dedicated portal to The Dark Knight slot has launched - DarkKnightSlots.co.uk. The Microgaming progressive jackpot slot is sure to become a huge hit with slots players as it's packed full of features. There's a 'How to Play' area where you can read a slot review including a close look into the features. You will read about the Cinematic Spins which brings The Dark Knight game to life. The game is full of random rewards as Batman and The Joker appear to give you cash prizes, wild reels, wilds and multipliers. There's the Free Spins feature where you start off with ...

iTech Workshop Private Limited (iTech), a healthcare IT solutions company with a focus on Medical Billing, Practice Management and Revenue Cycle Management Solutions for the US healthcare market, announced a partnership with MAXimize Inc. Some of the key aspects of this partnership are: - MAXimize Inc will use iTech's expEDIum Medical Billing solution in a subscription model for their billing services with several EMS agencies as their clients. - MAXimize Inc will provide local training and act as a reference for the new EMS billers that are added on iTech's expEDIum ...

Building a home is a personal, involved, and often expensive process. For those looking to really gain back on the investment, the smartest mode of building a new home includes some form or several forms of sustainable power. More people are using self-sustainable options when building their homes with an eye towards long term savings and aiding the environment. Many are still daunted by the expense associated with adding sustainable energy options to a building plan but as government incentives rise and costs lower, the expense to savings ratio is balancing out. There ...

Dr. Debra Young, Lincoln Park podiatrist, is happy to be offering an easy to use appointment scheduler as a part of her comprehensive podiatry website. The online appointment scheduler makes it extremely simple for patients to schedule an appointment with the podiatrist in Lincoln Park, Chicago without ever having to pick up the phone. "I'm happy that we are able to offer online appointment scheduling for our practice. This adds a new level of convenience to our practice and makes it very easy for our patients to come in and see us at a time that is convenient ...

Dr. Laila Rizvi, Orlando dentist, is excited to announce that on July 9, 2012, her practice will be holding an Invisalign day. Patients that visit the Orlando cosmetic dentist on that day will be eligible for a variety of benefits, including $500 off Invisalign treatment. "I'm happy to be holding an Invisalign day at our practice. Invisalign is a great alternative to braces and offers fabulous results for the patients that receive treatment. I hope that many of our patients take advantage of this offer and decide to go through with Invisalign treatment with us," ...

WinMagic Inc., the innovator in data security and encryption solutions, recently announced a strategic agreement with Interwork Technologies Inc. to distribute WinMagic's SecureDoc Data Encryption and Security software in North America. With a focus on security solutions and emerging technologies, Interwork was an ideal choice for WinMagic to work with. Interwork is the first distributor selected by WinMagic to distribute its products in North America and as part of the agreement, will begin working with resellers in Canada and then expanding into the United States. "We're ...

Vegas Partner Lounge has announced the release of this year's most highly anticipated game, THE DARK KNIGHT. The world's leading online game providers Microgaming have launched this brand new video slot based on the epic blockbuster which is based on the famous DC Comics character. This exciting new feature takes players deep into the heart of Gotham City where Batman fights to keep the city safe from crime. Batman, along with Harvey Dent and Lt. Gordan are faced with the destruction and anarchy brought upon Gotham by the unpredictable criminal mastermind, The Joker. ...

The New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA) has announced that the 45th president of the organization will assume office on July 1. Personal injury attorney Michael Jaffe of Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe in Manhattan said in an interview with the New York Law Journal that he plans to continue the association's goal of ensuring that injured New Yorkers have access to the state's justice system. As part of this goal, he hopes to get more members involved in the association and further promote its mission to the public. Founded in 1953 by 20 trial lawyers who ...

Several years ago, the state of Ohio began a search funded by a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration grant. Officials were looking for a single type of breath alcohol testing instrument that could replace the hodgepodge of different machines in use at the time. In 2007, the state of Ohio contracted with CMI, Inc. to purchase 700 Intoxilyzer 8000 breath alcohol testing machines at a cost of over $6 million. Approved for use in Ohio OVI cases in 2009, the Intoxilyzer 8000 began hitting the streets in full force. Yet, by that time, lawsuits filed in Minnesota, ...

"PATIENT HANDOFFS!!! The hidden unregulated danger for patients." The following article which appeared in newspapers recently reports that a new study concerning patient complications indicated that there were actually more complications when the work hours for residents were reduced. This reduction in work hours for residents was a common sense solution to a dangerous tradition of routinely requiring residents to work 20 hour shifts and even longer in many situations. The article says that actually tired residents taking care of patients had less complications ...

The news seems full of stories of natural disasters, from the massive scale, like the 2011 tsunami in Japan and the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, to the more localized disasters of the Joplin, Missouri tornado and the recent flash flooding in Duluth, Minnesota that caused $100 million in damage in a single rainstorm. Many elements of a community's infrastructure can be overwhelmed, leaving ordinary residents without power and water for days, with even the roads impassable, blocked by flooding, downed trees and power lines. What Happens to the Nursing ...

According to a recent report from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), the number of young drivers in California who drive while using a cellphone has doubled in 2012. In 2011, approximately nine percent of 16 to 25-year-old drivers stated they drove while using a cellphone, but in 2012 that number is as high as 18 percent. Some believe this is due to the increase in text messaging as a form of communication. Many feel texting is a quick and harmless alternative to having a phone conversation. The OTS study also found that 46 percent of young drivers felt that ...

For many people in California, riding their bikes is a way of life. It is a way to get to work or spend leisure time, but though it can be fun, it can also be dangerous. Unfortunately, bicyclists do not have much of the protection that many motorists do, such as the protection of the vehicle itself in to safety devices like air bags and seatbelts. Safe riding practices may prevent some accidents involving a bicycle; however, in many circumstances there is little a bicyclist can do to prevent an accident. There are many different risks and accident causes that California ...

People who are injured in car accidents in Oregon may already know that an important factor in most cases is the extent of automobile or other insurance coverage available. If the car or truck accident caused serious head and back injuries and a legacy of medical expenses, a personal injury attorney can explain how uninsured/underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage, personal injury protection (PIP) benefits and personal umbrella policies can come into play. To be best prepared in the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident, drivers and passengers alike can benefit from a better ...

Ask anyone who works at an excavation site for an oil or natural gas mining operation, and they'll tell you that drilling can be dangerous work. But one of the biggest threats facing oil and gas workers -- as well as the general public -- is not explosions, or equipment malfunctions, or noxious fumes. It is something that, at first glance, seems far less threatening: truck accidents. While highway accidents can be a danger in any profession that involves travel on the open road, they appear to be especially prevalent in the oil and gas industry. Why? Many experts blame ...

Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel North, located at Atlanta Perimeter Center, announces a special savings offer for their hotel guests to enjoy. Guests who are residents of Georgia will save 15% on room accommodations when they book the Georgia Residence Rates promotion. A valid GA driver's license/ID is required at check-in. Advanced reservations are required, some restrictions may apply. The Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel and Suites' services and amenities include: - Free high-speed Internet access - Club level lounge - Concierge desk - 24-hour outdoor heated ...