A wedding gift for more than the bride and groom

When a couple whose dated for thirteen years gets married what could they possibly need? One such couple decided to ask their wedding guests to donate money towards a water delivery system in Bolivia. This turned out to be a most memorable wedding by the guests that attended. They raised a sum of $12,800 that will help aid Bolivia and other countries with fresh water sources.

After 13 years together, Aaron Gallagher and Joanne Houston already had a toaster and they didn’t need another set of stemware. So when this Oshawa, Ont., couple got married last month they asked their guests for a different kind of present: a complete water delivery system for a community in Bolivia. Not your average wedding gift, but definitely memorable.

Married in Toronto, they shunned many traditions, forgoing a lavish dinner, in favour of a mainly vegetarian cocktail reception, skipping flowers and traditional favours (they gave their guests stainless steel water bottles from charity Plan Canada) to lessen their carbon footprint, and reminding guests to reuse their glasses at the bar, to minimize water waste.

The icing on the vanilla vegan wedding cake and matching cupcakes, though, was the Gallaghers’ request for donations raised $12,800 for Plan Canada, raising funds to outfit a community with rainwater-collection systems, wells and household access points…Continue Reading

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CoQ10 Side Effects

CoQ10 is an abbreviation that is used to refer to co enzyme Q10. This co enzyme is located in the mitochondria of the eukaryotic cells. CoQ10 is also referred as ubidecarenone or ubiquinone. CoQ10 is a very essential part of the cells, since it usually participate in the generation of ATP that produces approximately 95 percent of the energy that we use in our body. CoQ10 is used mostly as a dietary supplement since its deficiency will not only lead to a heart disease, but also it will result to a severe metabolic dysfunction. Thus, the importance of this CoQ10 can usually be at par with any other essential nutrient such as minerals, proteins and vitamins. Let us now have a look at the various CoQ10 side effects.

CoQ10 SIDE EFFECTS

Stomach Upset
Occasional stomach discomfort from this Co-enzyme has been reported by some people. This stomach upset is usually marked typically by a poor digestion and also a burning sensation in your chest area.

Diarrhea
Watery stool is a very common complaint from most of the patients that usually take these supplements.

Nausea
Nauseating feeling also has been attributed due to the intake of this Co-enzyme Q10. However, it is not usually a very serious issue. The constant nausea can result in a sharply decreased appetite.

Difficult Sleeping
This is a side effect that can easily deprive a person sufficient sleep. Usually, falling asleep may be very difficult for any person that has got this Co-enzyme Q10. However, in most of the circumstances, it is the mild insomnia that is usually associated with the Co-enzyme Q10 dose.

Dizziness
The Co-enzymes Q10 supplements usually interfere with the normal blood sugar levels which makes a person feel as if the surrounding environment is making a movement around him. People who usually suffer from a lower blood sugar are advised to keep off from this supplement.

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Campus fires remain an issue for student safety

Death by fire is not usually a thought that a college student thinks of. However, according to statistics, since the year 200 over 150 fire deaths have happened. The reason being is that off campus housing has bad smoking materials. With increased awareness, perhaps students will search for safer housing options.

For those still in the hunt to find your perfect crash pad for next semester, new information on housing fires may aid your search.

Since January of 2000, over 150 fire deaths have occurred in campus-related incidents around the U.S. and over 85 percent of all fire deaths, according to Campus Firewatch, occur off-campus.

“The leading cause of fire-related deaths in off-campus housing is poorly disposed smoking materials,” Ed Comeau, publisher of Campus Firewatch, said.

Since 2000, there have been over 150 deaths on campus related to fires. KELSI ROBERS/Staff

Although the fire education advocacy group has only recorded one fire fatality for the University — an arson that resulted in the death of a law student in January of 2001 — fires remain prevalent across the country. The 2011-2012 school year has already seen six student deaths at Indiana University, Emporia State University and Marist College in off-campus fires…Continue Reading

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Army camp began in prosperity, heartbreak

The history of the Fort Campbell army camp is quite compelling. It began on the very day that Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japanese forces. It has a symbiotic relationship between the US Army and the local area of Clarksville. It has been 70 years since that great, yet horrific day.

Half a world away from Clarksville, on Nov. 15, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy left its home waters to steam toward Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in a move that would literally shove an unwilling America into World War II.

Entirely coincidentally, on that same day, a group working out of Clarksville, Tenn., had just completed a survey of an area in northwest Montgomery County and north of the state line in Kentucky that would soon become what we know today as Fort Campbell.

That transformation would in turn transform Clarksville and the surrounding region, beginning what Fort Campbell historian John O’Brien calls a “symbiotic relationship” between the U.S. Army and the local area.

Since March 1942, (Fort Campbell’s birth-month by some accounts) there have been twists, turns and close calls that nearly severed the relationship, and on the 70th anniversary of Clarksville’s neighbor, it is worth a look back to see how what is now taken for granted all came about…Continue Reading

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Corporate Restructuring Professionals Gear Up for the Race Ahead at 2012 TMA Spring Conference

Okay, so bankruptcy is becoming more prevalent.  Individuals, corporations, entire cities are filing for bankruptcy.  Experts on the subject are getting together and sharing perspectives.  Hopefully, real world solutions will result.

CHICAGO, March 29, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Five U.S. bankruptcy judges and top-level corporate restructuring and bankruptcy executives anchor panel sessions on capital markets, municipal distress, distressed real estate investments and more at the 2012 Turnaround Management Association Spring Conference, April 3-5, at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta – Buckhead.

Former British Olympian Derek Redmond delivers the opening keynote address, drawing from his inspiring finish, alongside his father, during the 400-meter semi-finals at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Gregory Miller, chief economist at SunTrust Bank, covers the national economy, interest rates and corporate investments in another keynote address. Miller is past chairman of the Economic Advisory Committee of the American Bankers Association, a national group of economists who meet with the Federal Reserve Board of Governors to discuss the economy and monetary policy.

General education sessions on Thursday, April 5, address overarching trends: 363 – Bankruptcy Code Provision or New Ferrari Model? examines consequences arising from shortened timeframes for selling debtor assets after a Chapter 11 filing; and Leaders of Lenders analyzes how a softened credit market is affecting loan forbearance, new loan terms and competition for distressed clients.

Education panels on Wednesday, April 4, present developments in restructuring and financing distressed businesses, as well as views from bankruptcy judges…Continue Reading

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Kristin Cavallari Talks About Her Surprise Pregnancy and Wedding Plans

Kristin Cavallari is pregnant, starting her own line of shoes, and working on a reality TV show project. Now that she is pregnant, her and fiancé Jay Cutler, are wanting to tie the knot. When interviewed about an upcoming wedding, Kristin said she wanted to have at least four kids so a wedding will be a must in the near future.

Stunning Kristin Cavallari models her baby bump for Glamoholic magazine and shares her plans for the future. The former Hills star talks about wedding plans, her upcoming new shoe line, and her happy surprise pregnancy, and she poses for some stunning fashion shots.

Kristin Cavallari is one busy mama-to-be, revealing to Glamoholic magazine that she’s working on an affordable shoe line, coming to stores in June, a jewelry line, and also an upcoming secret reality TV project she produced. As far as Cavallari’s pregnancy goes, she says it’s been a breeze. “I am actually enjoying it which may sound crazy to some women, but I’ve had a really easy pregnancy,” she admits. “The first couple of months I was tired, but I didn’t have any morning sickness. Which, I’ll take being tired any day over throwing up.”

The stunning star displays her pregnancy glow for the magazine photo shoot, wearing an array of gorgeous fashion dresses that hug her burgeoning belly. Wearing her hair both down in loose waves and in a chic braided updo, Cavallari dons a dewy complexion and lightly lined retro eyes, with lavish long lashes.

Cavallari admits the pregnancy was a surprise, but a happy one. “I always wanted kids, but I always thought I would have kids later on in life, maybe when I turn 30,” she says. The multi talented star also has weddings in mind but says that she and fiancé Jay Cutler want to wait until the baby is born, or possibly even have another baby, and then tie the knot. It seems like Cavallari’s plans for the future are very family oriented: “We want 4 kids, so we’re thinking, maybe have one more, then get married, then have two more but we’ll see, it all depends on how the first one goes.”…Continue Reading

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Luxury Home Plans Designer Archival Designs Will Host NAHB BuilderBooks Bookstore

A great resource now made more available to home builders, home owners and developers.  For the first time BuilderBooks can be accessed from other sites rather than exclusively from HBA websites.  The intent is to help the small business owner expand their business.

(PRLEAP.COM) February 28, 2012, Suwanee, GA-Archival Designs (http://www.archivaldesigns.com/), luxury homes plan designer, today announces that they will begin offering the National Associations of Homes Builder’s BuilderBooks online bookstore on their website. 2012 is the first year 2012 that the bookstore will be hosted on private member sites. In the past the bookstore could only be found on state Home Builder’s Association websites.

As the official bookstore for the National Association of Home Builders, BuilderBooks.com offers award-winning publications, software, brochures, industry studies and other educational material that deal with every aspect of the home building process including land development, building techniques, green building, codes & regulations and more.

BuildersBooks.com has materials designed for both the construction company and the home owner, in order to thoroughly educate everyone involved in the building process. The bookstore even offers business and marketing guidebooks for builders on everything from social media for home builders to building a successful sales program, all designed to teach them how to grow their local business.

JoAnne Loftus, President of Archival Designs, says “We are very proud to be among the first private businesses chosen to host the BuilderBooks bookstore. As a design and architectural firm, we are committed to helping contractors and builders grow their business, while at the same time providing home owners with all the information they need in order to understand the complex process of building their own luxury home.”

In addition to the educational resources, BuildersBooks.com also offers a Digital Delivery service that gives builders immediate access to important paperwork like customer contracts, trade contractor checklists and customer service letters among others…Continue Reading

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Solar product maker ECD files for bankruptcy

Energy Conversion Devices Inc. this company filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, ECD is well-known for making solar panels for homes and businesses; due to these bankruptcy claims, the company is planning on cutting 500 jobs right away.

The renewable energy industry is a tough market to break into right now. However, even the companies that are already in there are having a hard time hanging in there. This holds true for the solar product marker Energy Conversion Devices Inc. Reports now show that this company filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday.

Of course, this news should not come as a shock to most people. In fact, this is just the latest bankruptcy report from a solar company. Recently, due to the solar industry shakeout, a number of companies have collapsed. It is likely that a lot more will go under before things get any better.

Energy Conversion Devices is well-known for making things like solar panels for homes and businesses. The company did say that they would continue to operate during this “event.” However, it is not known what will happen after all is said and done.

After these reports, shares in the company dropped by nearly 80 percent. Currently, people can buy stock in this… continue reading

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Orthodontic treatment can have straighter teeth and better health

Orthodontic treatment is ideal to start a young age, but it is now possible at any age, thanks to the diversity of procedures that can improve the appearance and performance of crooked teeth and so not only have an aesthetic benefit but also health, as poor alignment of teeth can contribute to the buildup of plaque, gum disease, as well as problems related to the digestive system, all this may change with an orthodontic treatment that will last a few months.

With every New Year comes new resolutions; and as 2012 gets underway, countless individuals across the country have no doubt determined to make this the year that they begin to eat better, look their best, and live healthier, happier lives. For many of us, when it comes improving our overall health, diet and exercise are the top two lifestyle changes that come to mind. But surprisingly enough, orthodontic treatments are another highly effective way to transform the body, inside and out. Thanks to significant breakthroughs in the comfort, efficiency, ease and aesthetics of orthodontic braces, achieving a perfect smile is more accessible than ever before. And in addition to the obvious cosmetic benefits of teeth straightening procedures, individuals who undergo professional orthodontic treatment can also safeguard themselves against a host of both oral and systemic health… continue reading

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With a dental treatment can enjoy your smile

Malocclusion, or spaces between teeth, do not feel comfortable; with a treatment you can improve your smile and confidence, not just is a question of looking good smile but also to have good health; misalignments between teeth causes a bad chewing and is a possible cause of digestive difficulties.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA, Jan 29, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — A dental clinic serving Rancho Cucamonga and Victorville wants to make local residents aware that straight teeth can enhance not only the brilliance of a smile but the overall health of its owner as well. Dr. Fahed Hatter of Dr. Hattar Dental and Orthodontics states that orthodontic treatments such as braces can help relieve or prevent many problems associated with malocclusion, or a misaligned bite between the upper and lower jaws. “Some people dismiss getting braces as an optional or ‘vanity’ procedure when it fact it may be a critical factor in their dental care,” says Dr. Hattar.

Teeth may fail to line up into a proper bite either through a congenital issue affecting normal tooth and jawbone growth or as the result of a blow to the jaw or other external influence. “Misalignments between upper and lower teeth lead to less effective chewing of food, a possible cause of digestive difficulties,” notes the orthodontist. “Chewing may even prove a painful experience, and over time the tooth surfaces may wear unevenly. Individual crooked teeth may push neighboring straight teeth out of their proper position, compounding the issue. The uneven teeth can encourage or worsen a jaw misalignment, causing the jaw, pain ear pain and other symptoms of TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorder.”

As important as these dental care issues are, however, the impact of crooked teeth on a person’s appearance and self-esteem can also prove considerable for anyone who wishes to look and feel good… continue reading

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