Mar 09 2014
29, braces, invisalign, orthodontist

Regular Check-Ups With Pediatrician and Orthodontist Critical to Children’s Development

Taking care of your mental and physical well-being is the best possible thing you can do for both yourself and your family. Eating right, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, and drinking enough water are all vital to day to day functioning. If you happen to be one of of tens of millions of people in the United States who are also raising children, it becomes even more important to take care of yourself. Being around for your children as they grow up is vital to their health and well-being as well, and as a parent, they learn the most about how to behave from you. Habits are instilled in children from a young age, whether they are healthy or not, so why not make conscientious decisions to display healthy habits for your children to pick up on?

One of the things little kids like to learn how to do is brush their teeth. It can be made fun and exciting with games and songs, though the excitement wears off as they get older and it frequently becomes a chore they try to avoid. As the parent, make sure you demonstrate proactive oral health by brushing regularly, cutting back on sugar in the house, and making sure they are brushing their teeth every day and every night before bed. As they get older they might develop other health issues or issues with their adult teeth as they grow in. Those will need to be handled on a case by case basis, but as the parent, you should demonstrate leadership and encourage them to be active participants in their own health. If your child has gotten to the point in their life where they need braces, do everything you can to encourage them and tell them it will be okay. There are a variety of options such as Invisalign which make braces a less painful and physically more appealing option for kids, so feel free to use those options.

Good oral health is critical to your child’s development, as is education, physical, and mental health. Keeping your child healthy with regular check-ups with the pediatrician and orthodontist can help avoid costly emergency care in the future by catching serious problems before they become serious. Catching problems earlier on is better for both you and your child, and will help them become happy, healthy adults who then pass on those healthy behaviors to their children.

This country is in crisis with certain health epidemics, such as obesity and cancers. By eating right, not smoking, and exercising regularly, odds of ever becoming obese or contracting cancer stay significantly lower than if the opposite behaviors are performed. Encourage your children to stay active with you, and make sure you are making them the healthiest food you can, for both their oral health and their overall well-being. Their future is in your hands, and as the parent you have the biggest influence on the decisions they make growing up. They will learn from you, so try to make them positive lessons.

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Mar 05 2014
29, roofing, roofing companies, roofing contractors

Roofers suggest regular maintenance to your roof

It is all too common for many people to think that they do not need to do any maintenance on roofing. Many people will neglect the roof entirely until penetration is finally observed within the home.  Many people the first sign of a problem is a dark spot on a wall or ceiling surface in the home. Often times when you see problems like this occurring it is too late for repairs and replacement is usually what’s needed. When taking the time to regularly check and maintain your roof you are much better off getting many more years out of your roof. Inspection is what it’s all about in maintaining a roof. Many times the items that have problems can be very cheap and easy to repair. Weather is a single shingle some flashing or a bent edge all of it can be maintained it at a much lesser cost and having to replace in entire roof. Many roofing contractors have seen these types of issues time and time again. rooferNo inspection and no awareness of the roof leads to thousands of dollars in repairs. Unfortunately for many homeowners they didn’t take the time to examine the perimeter of the roof to see if any problems were occurring. When you regularly inspect your roof there are certain things to look for to ensure that you are keeping your roof and it’s optimal position. Always looking for damage shingles or materials is one of the first things and needs to be checked. If all of them look well also check all of the flashing and metal components that are a part of the system as well. Making sure that you are not seeing resting or how G Mas or anything along those lines will help to ensure that things are working well.  You see signs of water pooling that can always be a problem. Hey roof system should be designed to always channel water away as quick as possible so it does not sit around and cause problems on the roof. Gutters should always be set up weather is a flat roof for a pitch roof to channel water away from the home. Blockage in the gutters can sometimes lead to more problems on the roof. Getting branches in leaves off the roof as soon as possible is also important part of keeping that maintenance schedule working for the roof. It’s also a good idea to get up and look around the addict once or twice a year to make sure that nothing is penetrating through into the home. Not all are discovered right away but noticing from the underneath part of the roof in the attic that there has been water getting through can be a great way to stop from major damage from occurring. Working with roofing companies that has the experience and the know-how can help you to keep the maintenance schedule going on.

Feb 24 2014
29, dobson urgent care extra

A fall from a roof leads to Urgent Care Extra at Dobson

One of the most common places that people get injured is at the work site.  This is especially true for my profession, which is roofing.  I don’t just roof, I roof in Mesa, Arizona where afternoon temperatures in the summer sometimes reach 118 degrees.  For this reason, we take a lot of precaution in order not to end up in the Dobson Urgent Care Extra.  Heat is one of the biggest dangers that we face.  Not only are issues such as over heating, sun stroke, and dehydration problems, but there are many issues that can happen as a result of these root causes.  One of these things happened a couple of weeks ago when the crew chief tried to push us a little harder than usual.  In Arizona, roofers work weird hours in order to get the most out of the day.  It’s simply impossible to work on a roof when the temperature is over a hundred degrees.  This leads us roofers to start work as early as four o’clock in the morning, although five in the morning is a little more common.  In this way, we can work to noon and have an eight hour day.  It is pretty rare for the temperature to be more than a hundred before noon.  And in the summer time, it is pretty rare for the temperature to be under a hundred after one.  We take small breaks in our work day and don’t really get a lunch break.  We just snack thougout the mornign.  I like the schedule personally, because it allows me to work inside on projects in the afternoon.  Although, I have to go to sleep by nine o’clock at night or I am totally worn out the next day.  The issue that our crew had when we sent the chief to Dobson Urgent Care Extra began when the chief decided that we had to work past noon in order to finish a job.  We had run a little behind schedule.  We needed a couple of more hours to finish the roof that we were working on.  Everyone else on the crew thought that it was fine to just come back the next day and finish up.  For whatever reason, our chief thought that we had to finish that day, even if it meant that we had to stay on the roof to two or three o’clock in the after noon.  Nobody wanted to do it.  But the chief is in charge.  We worked away, but because of the heat, the pace of the work slowed down considerably.  The chief got pretty angry that we were taking so long.  Really, it was his fault.  Not only were we working in ridiculous heat, but we were working several hours overtime.  The ironic thing about the injury that was about to happen was that it was the chief and not one of the workers that got hurt.  He got light headed while he was yelling at us and fell off the roof.  We rushed him Urgent Care Extra at Dobson where they fixed him up.

 

Feb 16 2014
29, aromatherapy nebulizer, essential oils, frakincense oil

The scent of Frankincense oil is relaxing

oil diffuser

Waiting tables is stressful, very stressful. Some people claim it’s one of the most stressful jobs in the world besides an air traffic controller. I don’t know about all that but as someone who has waited tables for almost ten years of my adult life I can say that the stress of this job can really take a toll on you. I am almost done with graduate school so hopefully I won’t have to endure this stress for much longer but for the time being (and especially during finals) I needed to find a way to manage my anxiety. I found my refuge in the healing power of essential oils.

My first lightbulb moment came, ironically enough, when I was at work. I was waiting a table of old ladies and one of them was wearing a perfume that my grandmother wore. It instantly reminded me of the great times I had at her house over the holidays as a kid. The scent had such an impact on me that I was in the best mood for the rest of the night. It was then and there that I realized just how powerful our sense of smell can be. Perhaps you’ve noticed that someone wearing the cologne or perfume of your boyfriend or girlfriend can send your heart and mind racing, or the way the smell of fresh bread can remind you of home. I realized then and there that I could help to augment or manipulate my mood with scents. It was a powerful moment in my life because up until then I often felt trapped by my work anxiety.

The first thing I did the next day was go out and buy an aromatherapy nebulizer. I figured I would skip the steps of getting scented candles and incense and go straight to the inhalation of medicines. Of course I got the aromatherapy candles as well and I have been thoroughly enjoying the smell of frankincense oil in my apartment. I hope my neighbor enjoys that smell as well because I have my nebulizer and candles going around the clock.

I have never been one to rely on pills so when my stress gets strong enough to cause headaches or cramping I simply drink more water and concentrate on the areas I need to heal. By focusing my energy and breathing in slowly and deeply I am able to channel my energy where it’s needed most. It may sound strange if you are only used to Western medicine but try it once and you will see what I am talking about.

Frankincense oil has a particularly powerful effect on me. The instant the oil begins to heat up I can feel the calming sensation go over my body. I like to get in a relaxed position with no music or distractions on in the background. It’s essential for me to get at least fifteen minutes a day of absolute silence, only the sound of my breathing and the light bubbling of the oil in the distant background.

Feb 14 2014
29, invisalign, orthodontist

Finally a better alternative to braces

For a long time if you wanted to get your teeth fixed you had only one option, metal braces. A company called Invisalign completely changed what it means to get have your teeth straighten though when they introduced their teeth moving trays a few years ago. Since then, Invisalign has been gaining popularity in every demographic. Invisalign trays are particularly prevalent though in adults who feel that they are too old to have traditional metal braces or are just not comfortable with the idea of having to walk into important business meetings with a mouth full of braces, something which we usually associate with kids or teenagers. With the Invisalign trays, no one can see the clear trays unless they are really looking uncomfortably close at your teeth. The ways that it works is that a normal dentist or orthodontist first takes a number of different moulds of your mouth to see exactly where your teeth currently are and where they need to go in order to have them end up comfortably in a nice line. Then the moulds are sent in to an Invisalign office where they come up with a system of three or four trays that go along a progression of how your teeth are expected to move through time as the specific pressures given by the trays slowly push your teeth into place. The Invisalign system doesn’t however work for every problem so if you are considering using Invisalign to correct your bite you need to talk to an orthodontist or dentist first. Some common problems that cannot be solved with Invisalign are things such as an under bite or incredibly misplaced teeth. Everyone has a very specific set of teeth with their own problems and oddities so the only way to know if you are a good candidate or not for Invisalign is to talk to you dental professional. Another thing to check out in your search for a better-looking smile is to make sure and do plenty of research on the orthodontist you decide on. InvisalignFeel free to ask around, you probably know at least a few people who have had braces or Invisalign or at least know someone who has. They can let you know what their experiences have been and if they have any orthodontist they can recommend or even warn against. Any kind of information should be useful when it comes to finding the perfect orthodontist to work with. Once you get a number of good recommendations you can start with making appointments and talking to different orthodontists to see which of them you like and who you might want to have work on your teeth for the next months or maybe years. Making a choice in an orthodontist is an important one and not a choice to take lightly. You will not only have to interact with this person for quite some time but they are going to be messing around with scary looking tools in your mouth so you want to make sure that you trust them and think that they know exactly what they are doing.

Feb 07 2014
29, lead generation, live lead generation, transfer leads

Why Is Marketing Important Today?

transfer leadsMarketing is such an important tool for new start up businesses as well as already established pre existing companies. No matter what type of company you are running and or operating it is very important that you have a successful team of marketing personal to help you market and advertise your business and one of the ways in which marketing companies do this is by using tools such as live transfer leads which is a type of marketing strategy that employs the use of the telephone and phone calls in order to attempt to reach potential and future clientele. Live Lead Contacts is a marketing company that employs this method of marketing in order to help their clients find a new group of clients of their own so that their business can grow and expand in an efficient and timely manner. It is so important the when you start a business or are looking for a way to reinvent your current and existing business that you have a marketing team on your side who is willing and able to employ all different types of various marketing and advertising strategies to help you and your company grow at a steady pace. There is no need to go at it alone when it comes to marketing and advertising your business because there are great companies with great people and marketing and research analysts that will be able to design a plan that will be best for your company. When it comes to marketing there is not just one type of marketing strategy that will work for every single company, but rather it is important that your marketing agent creates a specifically unique plan for you and your company. Live Contact Leads is a marketing strategy company that uses live lead generation calls to access people that will hopefully be interested in the products or services that certain companies offer. It is the job of companies such as Live Contact Leads to reach certain and specific types and group of people that will most likely be interested in the services that particular companies and businesses have to offer. No matter what type of company you are running and trying to grow it is important that you employ a variety of different marketing strategies in order to grow your business and this involves utilizing numerous types of marketing strategies and a lot of them in this modern time include some sort of digital marketing. Although digital marketing is the primary advertising and marketing strategy that is used by different marketing agents and marketing agencies in this modern day and age marketing companies still rely on more traditional and classic methods of marketing as well and this includes the use of the telephone. The telephone was one of the first innovative modes of communication that was able to reach the masses in a timely manner and that is why there are still companies like Live Contact Leads that use live lead generation calls to potential customers for their own clients.

Feb 02 2014
29, roofers, roofing companies, roofing company

Denver has many high-quality roofing companies.

Denver is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.  We have a great quality of life and people are starting to catch on and move here as a result.  As much as I try to persuade people not to move here, all of my efforts seem to be in vain because they keep on coming in droves.  Nevertheless, this does have some benefits for the people that are living here because it tells me that there are a lot of new jobs that are being created.  I am not sure if the companies in Denver can give preference to the people that were born here, but I definitely think that that should be the case.  I guess that I am getting ahead of myself.  Nevertheless, the great thing about all of these people moving to Denver is all of the new tax revenue that our city is going to be able to collect.  As someone that has lived here for quite some time, I am excited to see what we might be able to come up with in terms of new buildings and attracting Fortune 500 companies.  With new people and companies come new buildings and that is what I want to focus on today.  There has not been a lot of new home construction in Denver for quite some time, however Denver maintains a number of very high-quality roofing companies.  It is impressive to see these guys work too.  I recently drove down Colfax avenue and saw some roofers peeling the shingles off of a building.  They were able to do this incredibly efficiently and with the dumpster at the foot of the roof, they were able to make little mess in the process.  I was really impressed by this level of professionalism that these roofers exhibited.  I would like to see them work on my property, if that was ever necessary. Nevertheless, I am thankful to be in a building that does not need a new roof and won’t need one for some time.  The roof that we have was recently replaced about five years ago and as far as I know roofs are supposed to last something like twenty years before they need to be replaced.  With my place in mind, I do not think that I will be here for more than five to six years, so I don’t really need to worry about going somewhere else when the roofers come.  Nevertheless, I am excited to be the president of the HOA because it will be my responsibility to hire a responsible roofing company should we need to update the roof.  I know that I would try to hire one that would be as environmentally friendly as possible.  That is something that is very important to me and something that would try to make sure of as the president of the HOA. I am not sure if there are any roofing companies that are especially good for the environment, but it is something that I would look out for in the future.

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Feb 01 2014
29, laser spine surgery, neurosurgeon, spine surgeon

A Spine Surgeon MRI Review Will Help You Determine What is Causing Your Condition.

spine surgeon MRI reviewMillions of people suffer from back pain, but far too few of them do something about it.  There are many different causes of back pain, and some can be dealt with more easily than others.  For example, if your back is becoming misaligned because you sleep on your side, you can adjust how you sleep.  Of course, sometimes back pain is a sign of a neurological problem.  This is more serious and cannot be fixed as easily.  If you have reason to believe that your back pain is the result of a neurological problem, you should see a neurological specialist as soon as possible.  They will, most likely, insist that you take an MRI.  A spine surgeon MRI review will help you determine what is causing your condition.  That way, you can begin to go about figuring out how to deal with it.  After the MRI review, the neurological specialists can work with you to figure out the best option for your condition.  They will inform you if they think surgery is necessary or even beneficial for your condition.  Unfortunately, for many neurological conditions, surgery of some kind is the best or only option.  Though surgery seems like an extreme solution to back pain, it is often the only viable choice.  When it comes to neurological back problems, you cannot afford to neglect to get the treatment.  Besides, by undergoing surgery, you may be able to free yourself from your neurological back problem forever.  Of course, it is understandable if you want to weigh all of your options, before you make a decision.  After all, neurological surgeries are a serious issue.  If anything goes wrong, the consequences can be disastrous.  That is why it is important to discuss the risks and benefits of surgery with your neurosurgeon.  Your body cannot generate new nerve cells, as it can most other kinds of cells.  That is why neurosurgery is even more serious, in some ways, than other surgical fields.  If a cell or group of cells is damaged, there is no way to repair the damage.  This means that you should be sure that you want to undergo the surgery and sure that your neurosurgeon is the best around.  When it comes to neurosurgery, there are many different ways of going about it.  Some procedures are relatively noninvasive, while others are considerably more invasive.  As the consequences of the surgeon making even a tiny error could be utterly devastating, neurosurgeons go to great lengths to ensure that their patients are safe, regardless of how invasive the procedure is.  Nonetheless, if you can avoid having to undergo an extremely invasive procedure, you probably should.  New technologies have enabled neurosurgeons to perform certain types of back surgery with a laser.  Though this laser spine surgery has often been thought of as fairly primitive and ineffective, new technology has led to some incredible advancements.  Today, laser spine surgery could be used to correct serious neurological problems, in a way that is safer than traditional surgical methods.

Jan 21 2014
29, Cannabis science, marijuana potecy, THC testing

I Wanted To Get A Job In Cannabis Science

No one really ever believed in me, I didn’t do well in school, I didn’t particularly like playing sports and I was pretty antisocial. My father grew up on a farm in a small town and was the high school quarterback, he also lettered in basketball and baseball. I guess he thought that I was going to be more like him and although he tried to mask it, the disappointment was apparent. I was a lot more like my mom, thoughtful, sensitive and creative, her and I actually spent more time together than my father and I did, that was, after it was clear that sports weren’t my thing. My mom taught me how to play the piano and she let me help her cook in the kitchen, during the summers we gardened and I learned from a very young age, that I enjoyed making plants grow.THC testing

By the time I was 15 or 16, I felt that I had a pretty good green thumb and had coincidentally started experimenting with smoking marijuana with a couple friends. We didn’t do it a lot at first but a couple years later it was clear that I preferred marijuana over all other substances that I had experimented with. I hated the way that people acted when they were drunk and thought that it was sad that a lot of the girls were getting taken advantage of by the guys who were encouraging them to drink. I felt that a lot of kids drank because, even though it wasn’t considered socially acceptable to drink while underage, it was considered a socially acceptable activity once you were of age, so our society was a lot more comfortable with idea of it over something that wasn’t legal at all, no matter how old you were. What I’m saying is, if attitudes about weed were as relaxed as they were about alcohol, generally speaking, then more people would smoke and perhaps find out that they were in much better control of their faculties when they smoked weed than when they drank. I’m not saying that you have to choose either, everything in moderation is my rule, but if you feel the inclination to alter your reality to a certain degree, marijuana may not be near as harmful as alcohol has the potential of being. I’ve never seen anyone who was really stoned, get violent with someone, for example, but I’ve seen alcohol turn some people into absolute monsters, especially in college. I wanted to study cannabis science ultimately so I was taking chemistry and botany courses. What I really liked about cannabis over alcohol, was the generally calming affects that it had on people and I wanted to learn to test marijuana potency so we could further categorize and discover the positive healing and medical effects that it has. After school, I wanted to move to Colorado so I could get a job in the marijuana industry doing THC testing, people’s attitudes were slowly changing and I wanted to be a part of it.

Jan 11 2014
29, Dental care, oral surgeon, removing wisdom teeth

How To Prep For A Wisdom Tooth Removal

wisdom teeth removalThe practice of removing wisdom teeth is quite common in our society. The reasons include:

Growing Pains – If the patient is feeling excessive pain due to emerging teeth. In some cases this is a result of the tooth breaking through the gums which can take a few weeks to months. A dentist may recommend removing all four wisdom teeth at this point.

Cavities – are among common reasons why individuals choose to remove their wisdom teeth. This is why it’s important to get dental care on a regular basis. A dental specialist can catch early signs of tooth decay and perform less costly and painful options including applying fillings and sealants.

Misalignment or Crowding – the emergence of wisdom teeth when the teeth have previously been straightened may cause some crowding or even shifting of current teeth – to accommodate the new set of four wisdoms. A dental expert can predict future formations with x-rays and computer simulations – and as a result recommend the best course of action to be tooth removal.

When Do Wisdom Teeth Grow?

The older the wiser, right? Most studies show that these types of teeth occur in people that are between adolescent years and early adulthood.

Wisdom teeth extraction is usually performed by an oral surgeon or a dentist that is trained in this procedure. As with all types of surgeries there are some risks. Patients are advised to disclose current medications and medical conditions that they’re experiencing to the dentist. The dental expert will weigh if there are any chances of negative drug interactions or effects from serious conditions like heart diseases or diabetes for instance.

How to Prep

This type of extraction is similar to other types of tooth removal. Some common scenarios include:

Numbing the Area – before extracting the tooth, the site will be numbed through an anesthesiologist or a trained dental expert. This prevents any discomfort and pain during the extraction process. Patients will still experience a tugging and pulling sensation however.

Bleeding – the patient will be given several disposable gauges to change throughout a 24 hour period. This is because bleeding will occur until healing takes place. Any excessive bleeding beyond this timeframe should be reported to an emergency room department or medical expert, especially when this is accompanied with fevers and pain.

Eating and Drinking – the dentist will usually recommend avoiding straws, as these tools can aggravate the surgical site and also promote infection. Instead, soft foods like yogurt and soups are recommended.

Downtime – as stated earlier, the discomfort will mainly last for one to two days, so it’s best to plan the surgery around this timeframe if possible.

The dentist will furthermore prescribe antibiotics and pain medicines to help prevent infections and pain. These should be taken as directed to get the maximum efficiency.

One important note is that even though this procedure is popular, if there’s no pain or cause for concern when growing these new set of molars, surgery isn’t mandatory. Speak with the dentist to learn more.

Jan 03 2014
29, braces, invisalign, orthodontics

Adults Will Love Invisalign

When people think of braces, sometimes they think of adolescents. It common to get braces put on when you are younger, say middle school or high school. But because people think in this way sometimes, it can be tempting to think that these are the only people who are wearing braces. But it is not true. Orthodontics are not only for teens but also for adults. You will observe that lots of adults wear braces if you pay attention. While it is not as common as young people wearing them, braces are great ways for adults to attain a beautiful smile and to achieve great dental health. But because some people associate braces with youthfulness, it can be a little off putting for some adults to wear braces. It is unfortunate to think that some people who need braces will not get them because of the way that they think that the braces will make them look. But there is an option for the people that are less inclined to wear them because of the way that they look. Invisalign braces are wonderful options for adults. Invisalign braces are transparent braces that fit on the teeth just like a mouth guard would. They can hardly be detected. Now going to the office or out on dates will not be as intimidating with these invisible braces. Adults can now have a beautiful smile and a healthy bite without some of the embarrassment that accompany braces. There are other benefits to invisalign braces, too. Because of the way that they are designed, they can be more comfortable and gentle on the cheeks and lips. The brackets and wires model is time tested and the standard for most orthodontics offices. But those pointy, sharp edges of the brackets can really do a number on your cheeks and lips. I remember that when I had braces, this was the worst part of the whole experience. I really did not mind braces all that much, but the braces scratching my cheeks was insufferable. Finally, I discovered that there is wax that you can put on the edges of these brackets to dull those pointy edges. But that then means that there is even less room in your mouth. This was especially difficult in sports. A slight knock to the mouth that would otherwise be innocuous was extremely painful. A scratch would turn into a canker sore that would last forever. People do not have to deal with these things with invisalign braces because you do not have these sharp edges of brackets. That makes them markedly more comfortable and gentle on your mouth. For all of these reasons, adults are going to love the discretion and comfort of invisalign braces. Not only are they easy on your mouth but they are discrete and do not show. While you would hope that adults are going to do what ought to be done for their oral health, sometimes it is nice in the real world to have a discrete way of getting your teeth straight and neat.

 

Garret Smiles Orthodontics

2679 Lake Park Dr.

Lakeshore Office Park, North Charleston, SC

29406-9100

P: (843) 553-2255

F: (843) 797-1231

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Jan 01 2014
29, luxury rental apartment

Luxury rental apartments in Seattle

While many people may not consider Seattle the ideal place to vacation, it really is an incredible city with great night life and beautiful views and scenery. If you are lucky to visit at a time of year when you will see the sun and the mountain in the distance, there is almost no where else that is as beautiful.  While the hotel rates have caught up with the new status of the city as a desirable place to be, the luxury rental apartments have not yet seen an increase in their market value.  I always tell people the searching out apartments to rent is the way to go when you are traveling, because you get so much more than staying in a hotel, and often you pay significantly less than you would in any other accommodation. This is why the luxury rental apartment industry is such a great resource for any traveler, especially when heading to a city that has really high hotel rates. Of course, there are all types and styles of places that can be found for rental, from very short term smaller apartments, to week or month long luxury homes that are large enough to support full extended families.  The only thing you need to do it log on to the internet for a search and you will see all the varied options that are available out there for rental. While the hotel industry does not yet have anything to be worried about, the luxury rental apartment market is increasing, and I think that is a really great thing for the city. Because these homes are often lived in, that means that when you rent them the owner is able to go stay somewhere else, which will either be a hotel or another rental in a different city.  This adds value back into the market, because more tourism dollars are being spent. And it supports the local community instead of the larger hotel corporations and chains. Staying in a luxury rental apartment is also the best way to explore the city. You will find the best coffee shops in Seattle just by being in neighborhoods, and you will be much better positioned to discover great sea food or other types of local cuisine. Just go where your other neighbors go, instead of where the hotel recommends. As hotels often have deals with restaurants and other businesses, they are not always recommending the best place to you, just the place that they have an agreement with. The view is the most amazing place about the city, so you need to ensure that you are reserving an apartment that faces the water and you can see the Cascade range in the back ground. This really has no equal when it comes to views for vacations, and if you are here in the summer months you will have plenty of sunshine and heat to be happy about. The beach is close, the mountains are close, and you are staying in a great place that you can enjoy for your whole trip.

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Jan 01 2014
29, Urgent care extra litchfield

How Do You Find An Urgent Care Center?

Urgent Care Extra Litchfield If you have never needed to employ the great services of the doctors and nurses and staff at an urgent care medical center than you may not know how or where to find one if you ever do happen to need to go. I am here to tell you that it is easier than ever in this day and age in the United States of America to find an urgent care facility that will be able to help you and get you on the road to better health and wellness as soon as possible. One urgent care center that comes to mind is the Urgent Care Extra in Litchfield, Arizona. This is an urgent care medical center that is committed to providing the people of Litchfield, Arizona with some of the best urgent care health care and medical advice that is available no matter type of illness or what kind of injury you or someone in your family or a friend or co worker is dealing with. One of the best things about this urgent care center is that they offer service and health care seven days a week and fifty two weeks a year and three hundred and thirty six days a year and are open, not around the clock, but pretty close. the Urgent Care Extra Litchfield medical center is open everyday from eight in the morning until nine at night so that no matter what time you or someone you are with needs to go into see an urgent care doctor they will be there no matter what. When it comes to fast and efficient and affordable healthcare an urgent care medical facility really is the best option for most people. An emergency room is there for people who are having life threatening and emergent illnesses and injuries as well as people who have been involved in things like car accidents who need immediate attention. Yes, it is true that an emergency room doctor is a good one but so are the doctors at any urgent care facility around the country, especially at the Urgent Care Extra medical centers located in places like Litchfield, Arizona. At the Urgent Care Extra in Litchfield, Arizona you will get the absolute same medical care that you would get at an emergency room but with a lot less hassle and without having to wait a long time or pay a lot of money. It is very important that you know that you have the option of going to an urgent care facility in your city or town and that you do not have to visit an emergency room if you are feeling ill or sick or are injured at work or at school or while playing a sport. Accidents happen and people get sick and that is why there are convenient and local urgent care medical centers with medical professionals who can help you and get you the care that you need to feel better as quickly as possible in the best way possible.

Dec 30 2013
29, Blepharaoplasty, facelifts, liposuction

Facing The Facts About Facelifts

faceliftsLet’s face some facts about facelifts. While media and ads purport all round face lifts for aging signs, there are other ways that plastic surgery is useful and this will be discussed below. However, let’s first examine some of the most popular surgeries performed by surgeons and what their main uses or benefits are.

Chin And Cheek Surgeries – skilled surgeons can make varied areas of the face and body increase or decrease in size based on the patient’s requests. For many individuals, particular features may be disproportionate to the rest of their face, and as a result a plastic surgeon may be consulted for help in balancing to fit entire proportions.

Surgery On The Ears – similarly, the ears constitutes a part of the face, and many people may be unhappy with the size of their ears. In other cases, the discomfort in patients may be due to a visible deformity – wherein a board certified surgeon can correct.

Blepharoplasty – is used to treat conditions where the eyelid looks abnormal – whether slight or major, and in serious cases it can be used to correct visionary problems occurring as a result.

Liposuction – it may seem counterproductive for the face, but in many instances some people may find they have too much fat in their face or neck area. A surgeon can help.

Lip Or Nose Surgery – since we’re touching on varied areas of the face, it’s important to point out these key features. Facial surgery on the nose as it relates to the art and science of plastic surgery is known as Rhinoplasty and this has been performed for hundreds of years, throughout varied cultures. There’s also a demand in Western society for fuller looking lips and as such a surgery may be performed through incisions, or the doctor may opt to recommend botox and other types of fillers.

Facelifts – in the general sense involves making the face appear younger. With age comes sagging, wrinkles and a host of appearance issues. A cosmetic surgeon is able to safely and effectively tighten the entire area. One of the top requests by patients is that doctors make their face appear natural looking. An alternative to a facelift is botox, but one of the downsides is that the results usually don’t last beyond a couple of months.

Readers should also note that many people undergo cosmetic surgeries for reasons besides looks and age, but the most common reasons include:

  • Aging
  • Disease
  • Injury
  • Birth Defects

Apprehension

Who wouldn’t be apprehensive about surgery? The good news though is that there are many alternatives to invasive surgeries in modern society. The field of plastic surgery has grown tremendously and there are still signs of medical advancements on the horizon. Today, patients can choose botox instead of facelifts for reasons such as aging. In addition, if surgery is being performed, most of these procedures feature fast recovery times with the use of equipment such as lasers and other key science techniques. Liposuction for instances vacuums out fat and the results are instant.

If you’re considering plastic surgery, be sure to schedule a one on one consultation with a medical specialist in this field.

Dr. Zemora

3773 Cherry Creek North Drive, Suite 140

Denver, Colorado 80209

[P] 303.780.7377

Dec 25 2013
29, General steel

Plenty of options with General Steel

Everyone has their own preconceived notions on a number of things. Some of those things turn out to be right while others are way off. One recent example of something I had always though which turned out to be way off is what I had thought about steel buildings. Before I had thought to get one I obviously had no need to do any research on them so I had kind of written them off and very uncustomizable, boring and ugly buildings. It wasn’t until I was looking into building a new storage area for my business that I thought to actually do some research and confirm my suspicions. Instead of having them confirmed, they were instead blown out of the water.

First of all, I had assumed that General Steel buildings were fairly cookie-cutter; kind of a one size fits all type of thing. After looking into it a bit however, I realized that there were close to the same amount of options with steel as there are with other building materials. If you want to have something rather basic and simple, it is possible to order a prefabricated, more one size fits all kind of building and going that way actually makes them a bit cheaper if you aren’t looking for anything too fancy. If however, you have more specifications you would like to build towards, General Steel also has options for you to totally design your own building. Everything, shape, size, height, even more frivolous and cosmetic features such as if you want to install a skylight or put a few windows in there, everything can be customizable.

If you really want to get into the specifics of designing your own General Steel building, there are five main customizable options regarding the general shape and structure of the buildings. For the outside shape of the building the options are straight-walled, arched or Quonset hut, these preferences can change how insulated the building is and how much energy will be required to keep the building at a specific temperature. For the interior frame construction, you can choose between clear and multiple span rafters, which will affect the amount of open space available.  All of these decisions will have an impact on how well the temperature is regulated inside the structure as well as what you can store inside the structure.

With all of these factors it should be fairly easy to construct whatever you want out of your General Steel building. No matter what you need it for, a steel building can be a cheaper alternative that is longer lasting, less work through the years as well as exactly to your specifications. I am so glad I decided not to write off the idea of a steel building before I really looked into it. My previous ideas about steel were totally off and now I have a perfect building for what I needed that I wouldn’t have had if I would have just gone with what I already knew.

Dec 20 2013
29, roof repair, roofing, roofing repair company

I Owned And Operated A Roofing Company

It wasn’t the most incredible job in the world but it definitely paid the bills. I had a growing family and job security was pretty important to me. We lived in a city that was experiencing a lot of growth and rejuvenation and our services were sought after by many home owners and realtors. We’d gained a reputation for doing good business and taking extra special care of some of the historical buildings in the city we had worked on. You’d think that maybe a roofing repair company might not be able to do so well in this economy but we seemed to be doing just fine. I learned to work well with contractors on other projects and was often received referrals from the customers I worked with. Many of the homes in the neighborhood were a hundred years old or more and in need of repair in one way or another. I was counting on the roof needing repair roof repairmore than anything, that or if the gutters needed replacing I could do that too. Often the two went hand-in-hand and our method for meshing the roofing material and flashing with the gutter is very effective. I liked new home contracts the best because they guaranteed us a lot of business and new homes were easy to install roofs and gutters on. Roof repairs require a lot of work on the front-end before work can even be started, then in some cases, it’s hard to guarantee that you actually fixed the problem until it rains again. Sometimes the problem is obvious and I see exactly what I need to do to fix it; other times my access is restricted and I can’t exactly get to where I need to in order to properly diagnose the problem. This happens when there’s a leak in the ceiling of a house where there’s either, not an attic, or no access to the underside of the roof because of an interior wall or something is in the way. In those cases, we have to do our best to treat the problem from the top-side of the roof because there unfortunately is no other angle to attack it from.

We provide free estimates for any job, just give us a call and we’ll be happy to schedule an appointment and come out and take a look at what you’re working with. We have an A+ certification and are in good standing with the Better Business Bureau and I firmly believe that we can provide you the best work, for the best price. I don’t want my customers to fell like they’re making any compromises whatsoever when they decide to do business with us so I strive to make sure that we show no weakness’ in any facet of our business. There’s no better roofing company in the area but I don’t want you to take my word for it, go to our website and read a testimonial from any one of my many, happy and satisfied customers.

Rooftop Roofing

3419 South Ammons Street

Lakewood, CO

(303) 819-8678

Dec 19 2013
29, auto insurance, Car insurance, Salt Lake auto insurance

Switching states can change your car insurance rate!

I cannot believe how much my insurance rates have changed ever since moving to Utah. Did you know that moving states could change your insurance rate? I had no idea until I tried to pay for my car insurance and it was completely different. I went into a Salt Lake City auto insurance broker and I saved roughly $50 a month by moving to Utah! It is amazing!

So, if you are moving to a new state, then you should research how your car insurance will change. But, before you move you might want to find out how you can get amazing discounts from your insurance provider. One of the best things you can do to decrease your insurance rates is to have a clean record. I know that it sounds like a no-brainer, but most car insurance providers will decrease your rates if you are a proven safe driver. Likewise, if you have multiple cars you can get insurance discounts or if you have driver education courses under your belt you can get amazing discounts. I love it because my son just got his first car and license because our family insurance just went up. On the other hand, my husband and I made it a priority for my son to go through a driver’s education crash course and training before getting his license. I don’t want to imagine how much more expensive our insurance rate would be if our son didn’t go through those education courses.

Likewise, since our insurance went up, my husband and I made it very clear to our son that he must keep his grades up in order to keep his car. It is a common statistic that students with higher GPAs get lower car insurance rates than those with poor grades. So, if my son wishes to keep his car and his ‘freedom’ then he has to keep his end up. Thankfully, my new Salt Lake auto insurance policy is cheaper and my family will continue to get great discounts if my family makes smart and safe decisions when it comes to driving.

auto insuranceAdditionally, if you are thinking about moving states, then you should consider the geographical location of your new home. Did you know that living in an urban area could increase your insurance rate as opposed to living in a rural area? There are many studies that prove that if you live within an urban area then you are more likely to get into more accidents and claims than if you lived in a rural area. At any rate, those little differences can affect your insurance policy and rates significantly. So, please make smart decisions about your car insurance policies because you do not want to be swindled by various insurance providers just because you moved to a different state. If all goes well, my son will keep his grades up and my husband and I can sleep easier knowing that our auto insurance will not spike. I don’t think I can take any more stress of having my baby boy on the road.

Dec 18 2013
29, invisalign braces, orthodontist, traditonal braces

The Top Disadvantages of Invisalign Braces

invisalignInvisalign Braces is recommended by a qualified orthodontic professional, who will first examine and diagnose what conditions are present in a patient’s mouth. After an in office consultation, a set of molds will be made and then offered in a series to achieve straightened teeth. The entire duration of invisalign braces can last between eighteen months and two years, though there may be some expedited cases for milder teeth straightening.

This cosmetic dental procedure is by far one of the most popular methods of straightening teeth today, but there are downsides, as explained below:

Not A Cure All – in extreme misalignments, invisalign may be useless, and traditional braces may be chosen as a better alternative. The dentist will basically pull extreme overbites or overcrowding in place over time. Invisalign is less invasive but in cases like these, wire braces make for a better alternative. Orthodontists may however prescribe certain attachments to counter this downside of invisalign. Ask your dentist more if you prefer not to wear bulky braces that come with a lot of constraints.

Cavities – if proper care isn’t taken to clean the trays and your teeth each day, there will be risk of cavities and tooth decay. This will be counterproductive. As a result, it’s important that patients follow the basic hygiene steps outlined by their dentist, including cleaning the trays with a endorsed solution, as well as brushing, flossing and rinsing the teeth at least twice per day. To take extra precautions, cleaning is recommended each time someone eats or drinks. Because of this, many patients may want to stick to a diet of only three meals per day, with just one or two snacks in between. On the sunny side of things, the regime helps you to lose or maintain an ideal weight.

Existing Dental Conditions Compromise Effectiveness – individuals who are recently starting on a dental care routine may have other existing issues besides misaligned teeth. The orthodontist will most often recommend that conditions like gingivitis, tooth decay, tooth reshaping and others are taken care of before starting on invisalign. This is because one slight adjustment in any single tooth may throw off the effectiveness of the customized tray created. In addition, the patient may experience pain and discomfort, and a new set of tray will need to be ordered each time.

Speech – may be affected on a temporary basis, but after a period of adjustment, the patient should be able to speak properly without anyone being aware of their clear and removable braces.

In addition, the fact that invisalign is removable presents both advantages and disadvantages. The downside to this is that if patients go without invisalign for extensive periods of time during the course of their treatment, it may be ineffective altogether.

Even with these disadvantages however, many individuals choose this type of braces because of the benefits it provides. It’s convenient to wear and also removable compared to installed wire braces.

An orthodontist can furthermore explain whether or not this popular straightening method is right for you.

Miller Orthodontics

361 Walker Drive

Warrenton, VA 20186

540-349-1331

Dec 18 2013
29, security system

Finding the best security system

When we first moved into this home, we felt really safe and secure because it came with a security system.  The system was attached to a call center some where in the city, and had motion detectors that could be activated so that any motion inside the home would trigger a call to the call center and a notification to our phones.  Then one day, when we were on vacation, we had a neighbor call us to say that they had seen someone breaking into the home through the window, and had immediately called out and called the police. Because the would be intruder realized that he had been spotted, he quickly ran from the house and was gone before the police arrived.  Thankfully, nothing was taken because of the quick thinking of our neighbor, but aside from all that we realized that the security system doesn’t really work as its intended. The neighbor saw what was happening and alerted police, and the security system did not activate. We realized that the sensors were old and out dated, and that the regular maintenance had not been done on them by the previous owner, and so the system was really in need of being replaced.  We hadn’t really planned on spending that kind of money on a new system, but it was what would have to be done in order to get the security we needed for our home. Especially after we were on vacation and had such a close call with someone breaking into our home. What is interesting is how many different products are out there on the market today, and how many things you have to know about them in order to make an informed decision.  Security systems are not all created equal, and that means that we couldn’t just go out and replace ours, we had to first do some research and make some calls to ask our questions.  We knew that we liked the motion detector option, as we are both gone quite a bit and don’t have any animals that would make any time of sensor react. We also really like the fact that the system can call into a call center where there will be help available if we need it.  The newer options that are now available that were not around when this system was originally installed are the wireless connectivity options that allow you to remotely call into the home and manage things like the temperature and the lights. If you forget to turn off the lights during the day or turn down the temperature, then you can simply do it from your phone and the house will respond. This is helpful to, because we can manage it even if we are on vacation, and maybe make someone think that we are actually home. So that is a new addition that we are surely going to have added to the whole overall thing. We really are excited about the functionality that we are going to get, now that we know that the old system didn’t quite work so well.

security system

Dec 17 2013
29, driver safety, fleet management

GPS asset tracking has made my business much more profitable

fleet management methods of oil and gas As long as I have been in the oil and gas industry, I have come to greatly appreciate all the advances that have come about in fleet management methods of oil and gas transportation. In particular I am very fond of all the advances that have come about to ensure that I can monitor the safety and driving behavior of my transportation employees. I am also glad that there are now sophisticated GPS tracking systems so that I can closely monitor where my assets are going and when. This allows me to feel secure in the knowledge that my products are safe and that they are going where they need to be. In the following paragraphs I would like to expand on the particulars of these systems and how they have benefited my business.

I’ll start first with the driver safety devices, as I feel these are the most important. My company would be nothing without the quality employees that I have hired to run things, so their safety is my first and foremost concern. Considering the nature of the materials being transported, I worry that if they get in a collision that the consequences will be quite dire for them and everyone around them. So in order to enhance the safety of their driving practices, I have implemented a number of different devices and systems. First, I have installed devices in their trucks that disable the use of most smartphone functions while the vehicle is in motion. With this in place I can be sure that they can’t give into any temptation to check their social media sites or look at text messages on a particularly long stretch of driving. I have also implemented a system to monitor their driving behaviors and compile the information so that I can review it with them week by week. This allows me to point out any unsafe practices they are using on the road and give them construction criticism so they can improve their performance.

The next thing I would like to explain is the benefit of using GPS tracking for oil and gas shipping. Whether I am shipping these materials on the road or across seas, a GPS tracking device will give me real time status and locational updates on my assets. If a particular shipment begins to go off course, I can receive an alert to notify me that corrective actions need to take place, and I can instantly communicate with my transportation employees to have them correct their course. Another great thing about such a system is that if my oil is hijacked, there is a good chance that I can have it recovered by giving the property authorities coordinates of where my products were last located. If my supplies are somehow lost another way, there is a good chance that I will be able to find and recover it. Ever since implementing these systems, my business has been running improved numbers, and I highly recommend that anyone who is in this type of industry utilizes these tools.

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