RJ's Fuzzies Sheepskin Gifts Perfect for the Holidays

Established Company Offers High Quality Sheepskin Footwear

New Castle, Delaware – RJ's Fuzzies Sheepskin (www.sheepskingifts.com), a long-time provider of high quality sheepskin products, has expanded into dozens of malls across the country with kiosks for the holiday season. This holiday season program helps customers to conveniently pick up their sheepskin gifts while doing their other shopping, and also allows them to choose their favorite sheepskin footwear easily by seeing and touching the products before purchasing.

“One important factor in the quality of our sheepskin slippers is that we don't just sew wool to a mesh,” says Joe Francis, president of RJ's Fuzzies Sheepskin. “Some companies do that, and while it still looks attractive, it is not a natural bond and therefore can have a much shorter lifespan. We use all natural sheepskin lining, so our products still give you all the natural comfort and maintain all the benefits of genuine sheepskin.”

The RJ's Fuzzies Sheepskin holiday season program has been expanding for the last six years, and due to the quality of the products, customers routinely request and even demand the return of RJ's Fuzzies Sheepskin kiosks in their local malls each winter. In addition to sheepskin footwear to stave off winter's chills, there are a variety of accessories available, such as hats, gloves, steering wheel covers and more.

In areas where the RJ's Fuzzies Sheepskin holiday program hasn't yet reached the malls, slippers, hats, and more can always be ordered online direct from RJ's Fuzzies Sheepskin website, https://www.sheepskingifts.com/.

RJ's Fuzzies Sheepskin has been in the sheepskin slippers retail business for twelve years and in the sheepskin slippers wholesale business for eight years. Throughout that time they have maintained their commitment to quality, and to their goal of providing high quality sheepskin slipper products at a reasonable price with fast, courteous service.

To order products from RJ's Fuzzies Sheepskin, visit https://www.sheepskingifts.com/. To contact the company with any questions, visit https://www.sheepskingifts.com/contact or email FrancisEnt@aol.com.

HeartCell.org Advises Patients to Fully Understand Options Before Treatment

Communication is an Essential Ingredient in Responsible Health Decisions, Say Stem Cell Info Website Founders

Los Angeles – HeartCell (http://www.heartcell.org), a free informational resource guide for cardiac cell therapy, was established to help patients understand the benefits of stem cells and to assist patients to find the right clinic for cardiac stem cells treatment when needed.

HeartCell.org has pages of facts on stem cells research and therapy, including a full glossary of technical words explained in layman's terms, and a brief history of stem cells. By learning the terminology and asking any questions through the contact page, patients are able to attain a good understanding of the treatment they are interested in and are then referred to a suitable and trusted clinic that can deliver the procedure they need.

One of the co-founders of HeartCell.org is a stem cell treatment success herself. Her kidneys failed unexpectedly in 2009, and after receiving kidney dialysis three times a week for months and hearing doctors' recommendations for steroids or a kidney transplant, she began to look for alternative solutions. Hearing about stem cell therapy spurred her personal research and inquiries on the subject, which ultimately culminated in her visit to a stem cell clinic and the restored functioning of her kidneys.

It is from this story that the founders of HeartCell.org came to produce this complimentary stem cell referral service. In the founders' words, “Our purpose is to help others that are searching for a well-respected, professional and legitimate stem cell organization that they can connect with in the hopes of improving their own quality of life. Hope lives!”

To contact HeartCell.org for recommendations of clinics or for suggestions for your further research, email info@heartcell.org. To read more about cardiac cell therapy, visit http://www.heartcell.org/stem-cell-heart-treatment/ To see the glossary of terms (stem cell definition and related words), visit http://www.heartcell.org/what-is-a-stem-cell/stem-cell-terms/

HeartCell.org does not give out medical advice and none of the information contained in it should be construed to be such. HeartCell.org makes no claims that stem cell treatment, nor any medical treatment, is a cure for any illness, disease or malady. HeartCell.org is strictly informational in nature and exists to help others research and better understand the possible benefits that can be derived from the safe, proper and effective use of stem cells.

Communication Plays a Vital Role in Patient Recovery, Says HopeCell.org

Website Founder Stresses the Need for Patients to Communicate in Order to Recover

Los Angeles – HopeCell (http://www.hopecell.org), a free informational guide on stem cell therapy, was established as a connecting point for stem cell patients to increase that vital human factor in patient recovery: communication. Through HopeCell.org, stem cell patients and prospects can connect up with each other and share their experiences, encouragement and hope.

Cass, co-founder of HopeCell.org and a kidney stem cell treatment success herself, says that for her, when she was on kidney dialysis, what she needed was hope. That hope was provided when a friend shared her own experience with stem cell therapy and the results she had gotten. This spurred Cass's personal research and inquiries on the subject, ultimately culminating in her visit to a stem cell clinic and the restored functioning of her kidneys.

“The key was communication—if that friend hadn't shared her story, I might never have heard of the potentials of this treatment and would have had few choices besides ongoing dialysis or a kidney transplant,” Cass explains. “That's how I want to help other patients, and that's why I co-founded HopeCell.org. There is enormous potential in stem cell research and I want that to be communicated.”

In alignment with that, HopeCell.org has pages of facts on stem cells research and therapy, including a full glossary of technical words explained in layman's terms, and a brief history of stem cells. Besides learning and getting in touch, potential stem cell patients can also be assisted to find suitable clinics for the treatments they need and want.

“I’m not a doctor, I can’t give you medical advice, but I’m happy to suggest ways to do your own research,” says Cass. “Above all, I’m happy to listen, answer your questions, share the details of my story and encourage you to find out for yourself what might be best for you. I wish you well on your journey to discovering better health!”

To read Cass's kidney stem cells success story, visit http://www.hopecell.org/my-story/ To see a glossary of terms (stem cell definition and related words), visit http://www.hopecell.org/what-stem-cell/stem-cell-glossary/ To contact Cass at HopeCell, visit http://www.hopecell.org/contact-me/

Understanding the Biological Classification of Plants

By Nancy Penrose

The first classification of living things was developed by Artistotle over 2,300 years ago. In his classification there were only two groups, animals and plants. He divided the animals into three subgroups, those that could fly, walk and swim.

During the 1700s, Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus developed a method of naming organisms. Linnaeus is often called the father of taxonomy, the modern scientific system for describing and grouping taxa (organisms).

Today’s biological classification of living things includes five kingdoms: Protista - single-celled organisms that have a nucleus, Monera - single-celled organisms that don’t have a nucleus, Fungi - motionless organisms that absorb nutrients for survival, Plantae –plants that contain chlorophyll, a green pigment necessary for photosynthesis and Animalia - multi-celled organisms that have nervous systems.

Many biologists now divide Monera into two separate kingdoms, Eubacteria and Archeobacteria.

A kingdom is the highest level of classification and the largest group. The Plantae (plant) kingdom include conifers, flowering plants or flowering trees, ferns, mosses, clubmosses, hornworts and liverworts.

Sometimes green algae is included in this group, but not seaweeds or kelp. There are currently over 300,000 members of the Kingdom Plantae.

Green plants get their energy from the sun through a process called photosynthesis.

The lowest level of biological classification is “variety.” In between are groups such as subkingdoms, superdivisions, divisions, classes, subclasses, orders, families, genus and species.

There are two “classes” of plants, the Dicots and Monocots. The Dicots are plants with two seed leaves.

The leaves have a center vein and veins that branch out from the center. The majority of flowering plants are in this group. Monocots have one seed leaf. This class includes grasses and simple plants.

The biological classification of “orders” refers to plants that have names that end in “ales.” “Families” of plants have names that end in aceae. Members of a family have characteristics that are different than other families. In a subfamily, the plants are again grouped based on traits that distinguish them from other family members.

Between a subfamily and genus are tribes and subtribes.

“Genus” is one of the more commonly known plant classifications. The plants in a genus can be easily identified as part of the same group. When writing the biological classification of a plant, the genus name is always capitalized, either italicized or underlined.

“Species” is the classification that defines the specific characteristics of a plant, such as its color, the shape of its leaf, where the plant was found and who discovered it.

When someone talks about “variety” in regards to plants, they are referring to slight differences between various members of a species.

Here is an example of the biological classification of the Satomi dogwood, a pink flowering tree, deciduous plant: kingdom – plantae; order – cornales; family - cornaceae; genus – Cornus; subgenus – Benthamidia; species – C. Kousa.

If you want to buy trees or other plants for your landscape, speak with a tree nursery specialist or tree arborist in your area who is familiar with the biological classification of plants. Someone who understands the similarities and differences between the various plant groups will know what types of greenery or big trees are best for your planting environment.

4,000 Pound Douglas Firs Planted Successfully In Landscape Project

Big Trees Inc. Helps Local Elderly Couple In Privacy Screening Project

SEATTLE, WA: Big Trees Inc., (http://bigtreesupply.com/), a tree transplanting and tree nursery company in the Seattle area, recently completed a large-scale privacy screening project for a local elderly couple. The project involved large 4,000 pound Grand Fir and Douglas Fir trees, and the company is pleased to report that all trees were transplanted successfully. The trees were transplanted from the company’s nursery located in Snohomish County.

The project involved six Grand Firs and Douglas Firs, reaching 25 feet tall and weighing an average of 4,000 pounds each. Despite the large trees and relatively small landscape site providing limited space to work in, the company was able to use specially designed equipment to bring the trees on-site and reported little to no effect on the existing landscape and lawn. The trees helped to create a privacy screen for the elderly couple, which they desired due to a new house being constructed within eight feet of the property line, and not wanting to wait for trees to grow. The residents are very pleased with the instant privacy screen, and the company reported the trees have made the move successfully and are growing well in their new landscape.

Nancy Penrose, owner of Big Trees Inc., stated: “It was a wonderful project. The circumstances we were working with were a little tricky, due to the limited space, and desire to start with larger trees. But it was nothing our project manager couldn’t handle. It was all completed on time and in budget, everything on the project worked out perfectly!”

Nancy Penrose is the owner of Big Trees Inc. (http://www.bigtreesupply.com), located in Snohomish, WA, in the Seattle area. The company is one of the largest tree nurseries in the Seattle area with over 120,000 trees available in over 300 varieties. They not only can deliver young trees but also mature trees in a wide range of sizes. Some types of trees available include spring flowering, deciduous, evergreen, and privacy trees. The company also does tree transplanting including large trees. Their blog can be seen at http://www.bigtreesupply.com/blog/

NorthbrookCourtDental.com: Dental Implants – Treatment For Tooth Loss

By Michael Vold, DDS

The loss of a tooth can have a dramatically negative impact on your appearance. Tooth loss can also cause you to have speech and chewing problems, as well as cause the weakening and movement of other teeth. A missing tooth can also result in bite problems and jawbone erosion.

There are many reasons for suffering a tooth loss, including poor oral hygiene and gum disease, inadequate nutrition, and accidents. Approximately 69% of adults ages 35 to 44 have lost at least one permanent tooth.

One of the primary reasons for tooth loss is tooth decay. Plaque builds up in the mouth when teeth aren’t brushed and flossed regularly or properly. The plaque contains sugars and acids that eat through tooth enamel, resulting in cavities. If the deterioration isn’t stopped, the damage can lead to the loss of teeth.

Accidents involving major impacts, such as falls, sporting injuries and auto accidents, can cause tooth loss as well. According to recent studies, most Americans will have lost an average of 12 teeth by age 50, and one out of every four people will have lost all of their teeth by the time they reach 60 years of age.

Dental implants are one of the most popular treatments for replacing missing teeth. The implants are made of titanium, a metal known for its strength and resistance to corrosion. They look just like a tooth’s normal root. Designed to fuse with bone, they provide the foundation for replacement teeth, including crowns, bridges and dentures

During the second stage of the procedure, a small amount of gum is removed to expose the top of the implant. An abutment (connecting element) is attached to the part of the implant that appears above the gum line. After the abutment has healed, it is fitted with a crown. The process of fusing the implant to the jawbone provides increased strength and stability for the new tooth. It also helps ensure the tooth looks natural.

Dental implants can be used to replace a single tooth or several missing teeth. Unlike removable dentures, they do not rest on your gums, nor do they slip or click. They are not anchored to adjacent teeth like bridges, nor do they require any teeth in the mouth to be reduced in size.

The benefits of dental implants include a more attractive appearance, increased comfort and improved speech. Implants will also make it easier to eat and chew food because they function exactly like your own regular teeth.

Except for young children, anyone with missing teeth is a good candidate for dental implants. Dental implants can also replace existing bridges or dentures.

The success rate for dental implants is extremely high. However, they do need to be taken care of just like natural teeth, including regular brushing and flossing. Properly maintained, dental implants will last for many years.

If you have missing teeth, consult a dental oral surgeon who knows how to implant teeth. During your initial consultation, you can find out more about the procedure, about the results you can expect, and the cost dental implants typically amount to in your area.


Author Bio:
Dr. Michael Vold, DDS, JD, (Northbrook Court Dental, Northbrook, IL http://www.northbrookcourtdental.com) has been practicing dentistry over 30 years & is a national lecturer. See more at http://www.northbrookcourtdental.com/aboutdentist.html. Visit his blog at http://northbrookcourtdental.com/blog/

Northbrook Court Dental Offers Dental Implants

Northbrook, Illinois – Northbrook Court Dental Associates (http://www.northbrookcourtdental.com) announced it now provides dental implants for patients with missing teeth. According to recent studies, approximately 69% of adults from the ages of 35 to 44 have lost at least one permanent tooth to periodontal disease, tooth decay, an unsuccessful root canal or an accident, and 26% of adults have lost all of their permanent teeth by age 74.
“Not only can the loss of a tooth change your appearance, it can cause problems with chewing,” says Dr. Michael Vold, D.D.S. and founder of Northbrook Court Dental Associates. “Dental implants are the best way to replace missing teeth and regain a beautiful smile.”
Dental implants can replace a single lost tooth or several missing teeth. The implants are made of titanium, an extremely strong metal, and shaped like a tooth root. They are fused into the jawbone and covered with a crown.
The implant procedure is a three step process that involves attaching the implant to the jawbone, placing an abutment on top of the implant and fitting the abutment with a crown. Once the implant is in place, it is taken care of just like natural teeth, with regular brushing and flossing.
Implants have become more popular than bridges because they do not have to be anchored to adjacent teeth. They are also sturdier and more comfortable than dentures, which can slip or cause embarrassing clicks.
“Dental implants are one of the best solutions for missing teeth,” says Dr. Vold. “They will correct any bite problems that resulted from the lost tooth, and make it much easier to eat.”
For more information about cost dental implants and Northbrook Court Dental Associates' treatment services, visit the Northbrook dentistry office's website at http://www.northbrookcourtdental.com, or call the office today at 847-272-2900.
About
Dr. Michael Vold has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin (1963), a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Northwestern University Dental School (1967) and a Juris Doctor degree from DePaul University College of Law (1980). He served as a dentist in the U.S. Air Force and taught as an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois, College of Dentistry. Dr. Vold is a member of the American Dental Association and Illinois State Dental Society, as well as a recipient of numerous professional honors and awards.

Nevada Credit Company Receives Tax Exemption on Airplane

Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Helps Right Away Auto Credit Company Obtain Sales Tax Exemption on Hawker Beech G36 Bonanza Airplane

SACRAMENTO, CA: Aero & Marine Tax Professionals, (http://aeromarinetaxpros.com/) a tax firm specializing in aircraft and marine vessel tax consulting, recently helped a Nevada credit company, Right Away Auto Credit, obtain sales tax exemption on the purchase of a 2008 Hawker Beech G36 Bonanza airplane. The company faced paying a California sales tax despite having no operations in California, but thanks to the efforts of Aero & Marine Tax Professionals a sales tax exemption was granted by the California Board of Equalization (BOE).

An executive from the company stated: “I got a letter from the California Board of Equalization stating that I owed them sales tax. We'd probably gotten two or three letters that we had thrown away, like I'm sure many people do. We're not California residents, never have been and don't do business in California. We thought it was ludicrous. We wrote a response or two back to them and after a year or so we realized that this wasn't going to go away. That's when we called AOPA and they referred us to Aero & Marine. On a scale of 1 to 10 working with Aero & Marine Tax Professionals was a 10+. My consultant was awesome. I loved working with her. She was great. She always remembered me. I highly recommend Aero & Marine. Very professional. I had purchased an aircraft out of California prior to this, so I think that was how I got on BOE's radar. Let me close with this: I really enjoyed working with Aero & Marine Tax Professionals. I would absolutely recommend them to others.”

Tom Alston, owner and founder of Aero & Marine Tax Professionals, stated: “It is not an uncommon case, to have a company based in another state charged with California sales tax when they purchase a plane. We’ve seen it time and again, even with companies such as this one who have no operations in California at all. Overall the transaction went very well, no problems from start to finish.”

Aero & Marine Tax Professionals shows purchasers how to avoid aircraft sales tax and vessel tax in California and to make certain the full value of their next aircraft, vehicle or vessel goes into their pocket--not the government's. They have successfully filed hundreds of tax returns with the California State Board of Equalization. Mr. Alston has also published many articles on sales and use tax. His blog can be seen at http://aeromarinetaxpros.typepad.com.

Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Assists Aviation Company to Obtain Tax Exemption on Plane

Aviation Company Obtains Tax Exemption on Purchase of Cessna 182T Airplane

SACRAMENTO, CA: Aero & Marine Tax Professionals, (http://aeromarinetaxpros.com/) a tax firm specializing in aircraft and marine vessel tax consulting, recently helped an aviation company, Lagusker Aviation, LLC, obtain sales tax exemption on the purchase of a new company plane. The California sales tax exemption was granted by the California Board of Equalization, (BOE) on the company’s newly purchased 2005 Cessna 182T.

An executive from the company stated: “We’re in a business looking for rental properties in areas outside of California. Mainly the growing areas of Las Vegas, Phoenix, El Monte & San Antonio. If we were using commercial, I would have to book far in advance and then figure out how to actually get from the big airports into the neighborhoods and have a lot of logistics problems. Having my own airplane gives me the flexibility and lets me fly on my own schedule. I can fly to very small airports right next to the properties that I wanted to check out. The logistics are so much simpler. I was referred to Aero & Marine Tax Professionals by one of their prior clients. It was so smooth. They told me exactly how to go about it. What paperwork I needed to keep, what receipts to keep, and what exactly I needed to do to make sure I crossed all my T's and dotted my I's for the auditor in Sacramento to go through with a fine tooth comb. Everything to make sure that I would not get a denial. I have already recommended them to another, and I will continue to do so.”

Tom Alston, founder and owner of Aero & Marine Tax Professionals, stated: “We were very happy with the outcome for this client. All of the proceedings went very smoothly and the transaction as well as exemption came off without a hitch. We look forward to working with them again if they decide to purchase another plane.”

Aero & Marine Tax Professionals shows purchasers how to avoid aircraft sales tax and vessel tax in California and to make certain the full value of their next aircraft, vehicle or vessel goes into their pocket--not the government's. They have successfully filed hundreds of tax returns with the California State Board of Equalization. Mr. Alston has also published many articles on sales and use tax. His blog can be seen at http://aeromarinetaxpros.typepad.com.

What Causes Earthquakes

By Shawn Kyles

The earth is made up of several layers. The crust, which is the top layer, is up to 46 miles deep. It includes both land (continents) and oceans. Approximately 70% of the earth’s surface is covered by oceans. The average depth of the ocean is 2.5 miles. The crust contains iron, oxygen, silicon, magnesium, sulfur, nickel and small amounts of calcium, aluminum and several other elements.

The planet’s second layer is called the mantle. It is made of rocks with heavy concentrations of magnesium and iron. The earth’s crust, which is divided into plates, floats on the mantle. These plates (called tectonic plates) are always in motion. They are like a giant puzzle with moving pieces.
The earth’s third and fourth layers are the outer and inner core. The inner core is solid iron, and its outer layer is liquid.

Faults are the outer, rough edges of a plate. They can get stuck when a plate moves. When the edge of a plate unsticks, it results in an earthquake. The three types of faults are normal, reverse (thrust) and strike slip.

Reverse faults (thrust faults) cause the strongest earthquakes, above 8.0 or more. Strike-slip quakes can also be powerful – up to a magnitude 8. A normal fault generally produces quakes that are less than magnitude 7.

The hypocenter is where the quake starts below the surface. The epicenter is the location of the quake on the surface.

The “shake” you feel in an earthquake is the result of stored energy - the stress that has been building up over time. When the plates finally shift, the energy is released as seismic waves (waves of energy) that spread out like ripples in a pond. The waves make the ground shake.

Earthquakes usually occur in groups. They are related to each other location and time-wise. When a series of earthquakes occur in a similar location over a very short period of time, it is called an earthquake swarm.

In 2012, California’s Imperial Valley experienced a swarm of small to moderate quakes. There were dozens of quakes around magnitude 3.5 and a magnitude 5.3 quake. The largest quake was a magnitude 5.5. Although there were no injuries, windows were shattered and trailers were knocked off their foundation. Residential and government buildings suffered structural damage, requiring foundation repair, and various sidewalks and roads needed repairs.

Earthquakes occur frequently in California, with building damages totaling nearly $3 billion dollars per year. The Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana metropolitan area currently has the highest estimated annualized building loss and the highest annualized percent building loss in the state, followed by San Francisco-Oakland-Freemont, Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario and San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara.

California homeowners can minimize the possibility of quake damage with regular building inspections by a foundation repair expert. Taking care of foundation cracks and similar types of problems will help maintain the home’s structural integrity and make it less likely to collapse during a quake. There are also many ways to strengthen a home so it can withstand quakes, like foundation bolting and earthquake retrofitting. For California homeowners, earthquake preparation is a must.

Building Cleaning Services Warns Against Allowing Mold Growth

Excessive Moisture in Buildings Cited As Dangerous Situation in Which Black Mold Can Grow

LOS ANGELES, CA: Building Cleaning Services, (http://buildingcleaningservices.net/), a Los Angeles mold removal and construction cleaning business, is warning homeowners that many common moisture problems can turn into breeding grounds for mold. Homeowners should beware of allowing these to go unnoticed. Left untreated it can lead to serious problems with black mold—often the source of health problems. Mold infestation, the company stated, must be handled at once with the proper removal procedures.

Molds can be found indoors and out, with more than 1,000 known species in the US alone. Letting mold grow indoors is the problem, leading to health hazards when it goes unchecked. Mold can also affect the structural framework of older buildings, so extra care has to be taken to prevent mold infestation in aged buildings with wooden frameworks. Molds universally require no sunlight to grow; landing on a damp spot they can then release spores and multiply. They ingest whatever organic substance they land on to propagate, even the common dust and dirt in any building.

When a mold infestation has been found, the company stressed that it must be remedied immediately. An effective cleaning company with mold removal experience should be called in to address the situation.

Building Cleaning Services has over 15 years experience in Los Angeles mold removal, and its many happy customers can attest to the fact the company’s staff know fast and effective methods of mold removal. As one man from Hayward, CA said: “These gentlemen helped me remediate mold at my house, and then dry out a huge water leak before mold could form at my wife's family's house--in the span of about a month. Their service was responsive, fast, professional, and courteous. They answered any question that I had, and the pricing was transparent and understandable. I really couldn't have been happier. They made the best out of two dicey situations.”

Building Cleaning Services' other reviews on Yelp can be seen at http://www.yelp.com/biz/building-cleaning-services-glendale

BCS provides water damage handling and mold removal services for the Greater Los Angeles area, and other areas of Southern California. Established in 1997, they have over a decade of experience as a company with fast service, high professionalism and work ethic. BCS is certified by the Institute of Inspection and Cleaning and Restoration and Environmental Testing & Technology. To learn more, visit http://www.BuildingCleaningServices.net, or call 818-953-7100 or e-mail bcs@buildingcleaningservices.net.

Building Safety Expert Speaks On House Leveling

Unstable Foundations Can Result From Lack Of Attention To According To Safety Expert

LOS ANGELES, CA: Julian Construction, Inc., (http://julianconstruction.com/), a construction and foundation repair company in Southern California, recently made a statement to raise homeowner awareness on house or floor leveling. Building Safety Expert Shawn Kyles spoke on behalf of the company on the subject of when and how house leveling should be used to repair a home’s structural integrity.

Building Safety Inspections Expert, Mr. Shawn Kyles, stated that house leveling can correct uneven floors in a home. Uneven floors remaining present in a home cause foundation damage and other damage to the structure of a home. Applying the techniques in house leveling, a contractor can correct these problems before they get to more serious stages of development. The problem is common, according to Mr. Kyles, but fortunately most floors can be leveled and returned to their original position with no danger of long-term structural damage requiring foundation repairs if the problem is handled quickly. More serious circumstances may require foundation replacement.

Julina De La Torre, founder and owner of Julian Construction, stated: “While other aspects of foundation retrofitting and repair are a matter of scientific approach, house leveling is an art. Each job is unique in the difficulties presented, so the solution must equally fit the structure. This work can be completed in a structurally sound manner, making yours a safer home.”

Julian Construction owns its own company and is built on a “no middlemen” model – no salesmen, no subcontractors. When you work with Julian Construction you get the principals of the company and workers of Julian Construction under your home. The result is the highest quality work at affordable prices. They can be contacted by phone at 323 733-3377, by fax at 323 733-4477 or via their website, www.julianconstruction.com. You can see tips and advice about home foundations on their blog, at http://julianconstruction.typepad.com.

Helical Piles a Potential Solution to Common Foundation Problems

Julian Construction Discusses A Proven Solution for Damaged Foundation

LOS ANGELES, CA: Julian Construction Inc., (http://julianconstruction.com/), a construction and foundation repair company in the Greater Los Angeles Area, recently issued a statement on the use of helical piles to repair a cement building foundation. Shawn Kyles, Building Safety Expert at Julian Construction, detailed the common usage of helical piles to ensure a home remains free of long term foundation damage. Mr. Kyles has inspected over 10,000 structures in his career as a structural safety inspector.

According to Mr. Kyles, a foundation’s purpose is to support and spread the weight of the structure it sits on. When it becomes damaged with foundation cracks or other damages, it becomes unable to support the weight, and the result can be structural collapse or simply decay. Helical piles can be used to repair a foundation fault. They are steel shafts with blades attached in a spiral pattern, similar to a large metal screw which is screwed into the ground below a foundation. The effect of these can be to stabilize a failing foundation, as well as increase load bearing capacities in a foundation retrofit. Mr. Kyles stressed that helical piles are a very good fix for a foundation, but may not be right for every case, and that a foundation inspection should be done by a qualified inspector.

More information on the use of helical piles on a home’s foundation can be found here: http://julianconstruction.com/services/helical-piles/

Julian De La Torre, founder and owner of Julian Construction Inc., stated: “Helical piles are a good solution for a house needing more stability in its foundation. We use them very often at Julian Construction because they are a very versatile tool. If you have uneven floors, cracked walls or any other signs that your foundation may need repair, get your home inspected immediately.”

Julian Construction owns its own company and is built on a “no middlemen” model – no salesmen, no subcontractors. When you work with Julian Construction you get the principals of the company and workers of Julian Construction under your home. The result is the highest quality work at affordable prices. They can be contacted by phone at 323 733-3377, by fax at 323 733-4477 or via their website, www.julianconstruction.com. You can see tips and advice about home foundations on their blog, at http://julianconstruction.typepad.com.

Four Writing-Conflict Exercises SCENES PART 2

By Susan Mary Malone

Okay, so you’ve effectively set the scene, and are ready to really dive into the conflict. But what actually is conflict in a scene? And how do you write it effectively?

Conflict should comprise about ninety-five percent of the scene in novel development. Yikes, you say! That much? Yep.

We all know the five main themes of conflict: Man against himself. Man against man. Man against environment. Man against nature. Man against machine. But conflict has very little to do with guns firing. It is rather what blows apart within a character. However, this conflict has to be external. Something has to give. Something or someone has to get. Something has to be happening in your story. The protagonist is in conflict with an antagonist while enroute to a goal. The character must resolve his conflict—within, without—for the story to have meaning. This is very important in your book writing.

Ask yourself a few questions before you write the scene: How did the conflict come about? What were its roots? How is each person within it involved? How is the reader involved? Because of course, your reader must be involved or she’ll put down the book and not pick it back up.

Of vital importance to the conflict of the whole story, and for each scene:

• Establish the Story Question to begin the first scene of the book. This is your main point of the story, and contains the seeds of all conflict. Each and every scene has to have a piece of this main Story Question.
  
  
• Craft the incident to begin your story—the one that contains your Story Question—very carefully. This event (read, conflict) upsets your main character’s world, whether it be his wife leaving him because of his drinking, or aliens coming to attack the Earth. It causes him to want to restore balance. Most importantly, it creates a bond with the reader by arousing her curiosity as to whether the protagonist can achieve his goal (this is not the first time your reader should question your protagonist!).

Ask yourself: What is the worst thing that can happen to my hero? This should reveal to you his deepest desire and his greatest fear (his Achilles’ Heel, which will come to fruition later), both of which play into his story goal. In turn, this will help you construct a beginning incident of conflict that then carries the story through to the end–and provides the tension for readers to keep turning the pages.

• This question brings a significant change in the character’s reality—it challenges his status quo, and knocks him out of his comfort zone. No matter what he does from here, life isn’t going to stay the same. Nor, is he.
  
  
• It also accomplishes a huge goal—to give the reader something to worry about. That’s what keeps him reading. NOTE: the reader will lose interest with everything but the Story Question, so make sure every scene has a piece of that—something that relates to it, something the character has to manage in order to get to the Holy Grail at the end of the book.

Each conflict, plot point, scene leads to a disaster of some sort and keeps the central conflict at the core for our hero.

Tough work being the hero! And tough being the book author as well! How do you keep conflict going in your book development?

Mold Toxicity: A Real Problem in Homes and Offices

Building Cleaning Services Offers Effective Mold Remediation for Affected Areas

LOS ANGELES, CA: Building Cleaning Services (BCS) (http://buildingcleaningservices.net/), a Los Angeles mold removal and post-construction cleaning business, is warning homeowners and business owners about the different types of mold and their effects. The company has years of first-hand experience dealing with the effects of mold which can make a building unsafe due to potential health risks to the occupants.

According to the Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, in a statement published on the subject of indoor mold: “In 2004 the Institute of Medicine (IOM) found there was sufficient evidence to link indoor exposure to mold with upper respiratory tract symptoms, cough, and wheeze in otherwise healthy people; with asthma symptoms in people with asthma; and with hypersensitivity pneumonitis in individuals susceptible to that immune-mediated condition. The IOM also found limited or suggestive evidence linking indoor mold exposure and respiratory illness in otherwise healthy children.” The full statement can be seen here: http://www.cdc.gov/mold/stachy.htm

Molds can grow from any organic substance, provided only water and oxygen. Once an infestation has begun, mold spores float through the indoor and outdoor air continually as more spores are produced. There are different types of mold, some that produce dangerous toxins and must be handled with extreme caution. As soon as it’s recognized fast action must be taken to remedy the mold. The company urges homeowners and businee owners to contact a professional mold removal service to safely remediate the mold.

More information on the different types of mold can be found on the company’s website: http://buildingcleaningservices.net/mold-removal/types-of-mold/

BCS works as a Los Angeles mold removal company and has had excellent success working with homeowners to remedy mold infestations. The company has been helping homeowners for over 10 years with uniform success, such as this man from Pasadena, CA: “The entire crew from Building Cleaning Services was professional and highly skilled. We were in a very tough situation with the black water intrusion and mold situation in our house, but they helped to get our home back to normal. I can sleep better at night knowing that a good job was done in our home. I would highly recommend these folks to anyone. We received several quotes and some were lower than BCS, but no other company demonstrated the same depth of knowledge and that gave us confidence that they knew what they were doing.”

Building Cleaning Services' other reviews on Yelp can be seen at http://www.yelp.com/biz/building-cleaning-services-glendale

BCS provides water damage handling and mold removal services for the Greater Los Angeles area, and other areas of Southern California. Established in 1997, they have over a decade of experience as a company with fast service, high professionalism and work ethic. BCS is certified by the Institute of Inspection and Cleaning and Restoration and Environmental Testing & Technology. To learn more, visit http://www.BuildingCleaningServices.net, or call 818-953-7100 or e-mail bcs@buildingcleaningservices.net.

New Novel by Susan Mary Malone Hits Bookshelves This Month

“I JUST CAME HERE TO DANCE” Is the Latest Novel by Award-Winning Author And Editor
 
DALLAS, TX: Susan Mary Malone, (http://www.maloneeditorial.com/), developmental editor and award-winning book author has just had a new novel published. “I Just Came Here To Dance” is now available in bookstores, as well as online. The book is Ms. Malone’s 6th book published to a traditional publisher. The book can be found on Amazon here:
 
http://www.amazon.com/Dance-desire-collide-prevail-ebook/dp/B00EO91C4Q/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=1-1&qid=1380123444
 
The novel is a multi-layered drama about life in a small town of Texas. The book has received universally positive reviews from readers and critics alike, as well as fellow authors in the industry.
 
In an online review of the book, reader Judy Peterson states: “A beautifully written story, more like a great work of art. The way the words go together in this book is like how the clouds float across the sky and how the rivers flow on. This is a story about a very small town and the people who live there. It's about love and being there for each other. It's about how life changes us as things change in our lives...This is a wonderful book. Pick up a copy today!”
 
Ms. Malone stated: “The book has been so well received, I’m really pleased by it. This story takes us along the line of the creative and crazy sides of life, in a modern allegory filled with a certain blend of mythology and realism. And in the end, it’s about finding your true self. I hope you enjoy reading!”
 
Susan Mary Malone has worked as a freelance editor since 1993, with a BS in Political Science and minors in English and Journalism. Her client list includes NY Times Bestsellers, Essence Bestsellers and books featured in Publishers Weekly. She is also an award-winning author of fiction and non-fiction herself. She participates as a speaker in literary conferences such as the Harriett Austin Writer's Conference (at the University of Georgia), the Blue Ridge Writer's Conference, the SouthWest Writer's Conference, and the East Texas Writer’s Guild, among others. Her full biography and featured list of published authors can be viewed at http://www.maloneeditorial.com