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- 4 Reasons It's Never Too Late to Get Braces - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2017 from Dixie SomersIf you ever thought braces are only for the young, you are wrong. It is never too late to stroll into the orthodontist’s office and have your beautiful smile back. Many adults nowadays are visiting doctors to have a fix of their bites. While others do it for health improvement, others do so to ...
Views: 34 - Arrested? 4 Secrets to Get out of Jail Fast - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2017 from Dixie SomersIf you are ever placed under arrest, the first thing you might do is panic. The second thing you might try to do is make a phone call to someone who can help bail you out. Hopefully, you never find yourself needing this information, but in case you ever do get arrested and need to get out of ...
Views: 40 - Time Means Money: 6 Ways to Increase Your Company's Efficiency - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2017 from Dixie SomersEfficiency increases represent the best way to increase company profits in a slowing economy. Doing the right kind of improvements can bring about almost immediate increases in productivity while reducing costs and waste. Through efficiency improvements, your company’s balance sheet can look ...
Views: 84 - Defective Medical Technology: 5 Intriguing Cases of Device Recalls - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2017 from Dixie SomersA fear or avoidance of hospitals is prevalent in our society. It's not uncommon to hear someone you know express a fear of doctors. Medical exams and procedures can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety in even the most resolute people. Human error is an unavoidable risk when it comes to ...
Views: 42 - Distinct Delivery: 5 Essential Tips for a Memorable Job Interview - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2017 from Dixie SomersDespite an improving job market, it's not easy getting interviews with the right companies. Once you get some, you're going to have to work hard at making a lasting impression. It goes without saying that you'll need to prepare for the interview by researching the company and determining how you ...
Views: 77 - Nurse Practitioners: 5 Serious Reasons to Consider This Job Today - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2017 from Dixie SomersDo you have high aspirations for a career in healthcare, similar to a physician? Do you seek job flexibility? Are you personable, compassionate, and levelheaded? If your answers are "Yes!" then the nurse practitioner profession may be perfect for you. The demand for nurse practitioners (NPs) ...
Views: 97 - Refine Your Pitch: 5 Secrets to Succeeding in Sales - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2017 from Dixie SomersYour sales pitch represents your bread and butter. It's your secret sauce. It builds interest in your product or service. Refining and improving your sales pitch increases your results. The following represents 5 secrets that can help you succeed in sales. 1. Focus on Your Customer People are ...
Views: 62 - Dodging Dentures: 5 Dental Tips for Seniors - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Dixie SomersEven though oral health problems such as missing and damaged teeth are very common among the senior population, these issues are almost always avoidable. As long as you continue to care for your teeth and gums, you should be able to enjoy a beautiful and healthy smile for the rest of your life. ...
Views: 92 - 5 Ways Clinics Can Avoid Healthcare Fraud - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2017 from Dixie SomersAccording to the Internal Revenue Service, healthcare fraud is on the rise. In 2014, there were 100 investigations into fraud initiated with prosecution recommended for 70 cases. In 2016, there were 127 cases investigated with 101 recommendations for prosecution. In addition, healthcare fraud ...
Views: 103 - Denied Social Security Disability Benefits? Don't Give Up! - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2017 from Dixie SomersSocial Security Disability benefits are available to individuals who find themselves disabled and unable to continue to be gainfully employed. This does not have to be a permanent injury—you can have an injury that leaves you disabled for a year or two, but if you are able to overcome the injury ...
Views: 91 - Stay Cool: 5 Fun Ways to Be More Comfortable This Summer - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2017 from Dixie SomersFor many people, the summer can be one of the most difficult times of year. Every time you step outside you're worried about sunburn, sweat, and vehicles that turn into ovens. However, there are some fun ways to stay comfortable. Manage the AC The AC on hot days can drive up your electric ...
Views: 151 - How to Get to the Bottom of a Suspicious Worker's Compensation Case - by Submitted on May 30, 2017 from Dixie SomersWorkers compensation insurance was created to protect both employees and employers. Injured workers are entitled to payment of medical expenses and lost wages, while insured companies don't have to pay these costs out of pocket. Unfortunately, a small amount of people try to exploit the system ...
Views: 73 - Food Poisoning: Can You File a Lawsuit for Injuries? - by Submitted on May 25, 2017 from Dixie SomersIn most places, you are within your rights to file a lawsuit against any company that has provided you food that led to food poisoning or other illness from food-borne pathogens. Depending on where in the supply chain the contamination occurred, the grower, supplier, and distributor of the food ...
Views: 109 - 5 Things to Know about Financial Business Contracts - by Submitted on May 23, 2017 from Dixie SomersWhatever size business you may own or manage, chances are that you will run into numerous contracts along the way. From contracts with other businesses whose services you use to employment contracts with your employees, contracts help your world run smoothly and limit the number of legal issues ...
Views: 86 - Clinic Commerce: 5 Financing Tips for Hospitals - by Submitted on May 19, 2017 from Dixie SomersA hospital functions differently than a company for obvious reasons. First and foremost, hospitals are dealing with the health of human lives. However, there are some aspects of a hospital that must be run like a business. There is no way to evade the ever-present issue of financing. Despite ...
Views: 109 - 5 Smart Ways to Pay Off a Cash Advance - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Dixie SomersDo you have someone or somewhere you can turn when you desperately need some cash? If you do not have savings built up, you may find yourself strapped for cash to pay a necessary bill. One option that you may not have considered is a cash advance company that will loan you money for up to one ...
Views: 263 - 7 Things You Should Never Put in Your Storage Unit - by Submitted on May 11, 2017 from Dixie SomersYou’ve just rented a storage unit, but that doesn’t mean it comes without stipulations. There are some items that are either illegal or impractical to keep in a storage unit. Here are a few things you should find room for at home. Musical Instruments It’s perfectly legal to store musical ...
Views: 145 - Golden Years: 5 Financial Affairs to Organize before Retirement - by Submitted on May 04, 2017 from Dixie SomersRetiring is one of the most significant financial moves you can make. To retire successfully, you generally need your financial house in excellent order. However, with so many different moving parts relevant to your finances, it is easy to overlook a few important aspects. In the months and ...
Views: 130 - Saving Money At Home: 4 Reasons Why It's Easier Than You Think - by Submitted on May 03, 2017 from Dixie SomersA lot of people want to have the security and peace of mind of having their money close by. Sadly, they are also concerned about theft. That is why most people store their cash in the bank. What they fail to understand, however, is that all U.S. banks do not store all of the deposits in their ...
Views: 122 - 5 Creative Ways to Organize a Monthly Budget - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2017 from Dixie SomersBy now, you have probably heard of the numerous benefits of having a budget, particularly if you are trying to get out of debt. Perhaps you even tried it for a month or two. If you’re convinced that it took too much time and simply did not work for your lifestyle, try one of these five creative ...
Views: 178 - Rough Skin? 4 Ways Modern Technology Can Help - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2017 from Dixie SomersYour skin sees so much wear and tear on a daily basis from hot showers, chlorinated pools, dishwater, makeup and more. With a variety of concerns that can afflict this largest organ of the body, you may have struggled with breakouts, sensitive skin or redness at some point in your life. Another ...
Views: 256 - Relocation Resources: 5 Ways to Save Money When Moving - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from Dixie SomersWhether you are moving across the street, or across the country, there are a few things you can do that can significantly reduce the amount it will cost you. The key to saving money when moving organizing everything before the move, staying organized during the move and having a positive ...
Views: 144 - 4 Ways to Legally Protect Your Business from Corporate Defamation - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2017 from Dixie SomersIt is the responsibility of every entrepreneur to protect his or her business from any kind of harm. Harm can come in many different forms. This is why you need to identify and protect yourself from the multiple ways in which your business might come to fault. Defamation is one of the ways that ...
Views: 112 - 5 Packaging Tips for Moving Families - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Dixie SomersIf you have sold your home or your lease is up, you are now facing the prospect of moving. Even if you have been consistent with cleaning and organizing, packing up an entire house is a large task. The following five tips will help you keep your household in order when preparing for a ...
Views: 229 - 5 Ways Your Home May Be Costing You Extra Money - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Dixie SomersWhen preparing taxes or simply reviewing your monthly household budget, you might realize that maintaining your home is costing more than you realized. Whether older or newer, homes of all sizes and styles can rack up expenses that you don't even realize until an informal assessment is made. ...
Views: 118 - 5 Things to Know about Your Tax Filing Process This Year - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2017 from Dixie SomersThe time has come for every American to change their way of thinking when it comes to taxes. You are now faced with an entirely new era of the taxation laws and regulations that will affect every American citizen of every generation. The real estate investors in particular have to get to the ...
Views: 148 - How to Make Flying More Enjoyable for Your Family - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2017 from Dixie SomersNo doubt you know all about the challenges of airplane travel. However, there are many ways to reduce stress, paving the way for a streamlined flight. Here are five tips for enjoying flying with family. 1. Book the best flight and seating well in advance. Buy airline tickets on Tuesdays, ...
Views: 234 - 5 Simple Ways to Make Your Dental Clinic More Kid-Friendly - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2017 from Dixie SomersGoing to the dentist is a necessary part of childhood, but for kid patients, the experience can be a nightmare. As a dentist, your patients' health should always be your top priority, but there are some measures you can take to make your office more enjoyable for children, parents and staff ...
Views: 154 - How to Stay Safe When Using a Payday Loan - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2017 from Dixie SomersIf you are like most people, you have been short on cash at one time or another. You may have had an unexpected bill arrive that needs to be paid. Your car may need to be repaired. You may have veered off your budget a bit and you are short on cash. Whatever the reason that you need the cash, ...
Views: 224 - Quick Cash: 4 Situations Where a Payday Loan Can Help - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2017 from Dixie SomersMost people can say that at one point or another, they have found themselves in financial trouble. Some people pick up extra shifts at work to make some extra cash. Some ask a friend or family member for help. If a person doesn't have either of these options, they take out a payday loan from a ...
Views: 218 - 5 Tips for Financing Your First New Car - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2017 from Dixie SomersBuying a car is usually one of the most important and expensive transactions the common person makes in their lifetime. About 70 percent of people need to finance their cars. It pays to be knowledgeable and prepared when you apply for an auto loan. By making the right decisions with your ...
Views: 227 - How to Get Medical Consultation on Your Diet - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2017 from Dixie SomersWe've all been there, that cranky starving-yourself diet that's a lot of work and still doesn't work. A good diet doesn’t have to be like that. If you want to lose weight in a healthy way consult with medical professionals. Instead of setting yourself up for a yo-yo bounce you can plan a ...
Views: 233 - 5 Things to Know before Working in Multi-Level Marketing - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Dixie SomersTo many, multi-level marketing (MLM) seems like it should be a scam, or worse, an illegal pyramid scheme. ACN and most other MLM companies, however, provide legitimate MLM opportunities for budding salespeople to build a successful enterprise. But what's it really like starting work in ...
Views: 385 - What Is the Best Time of the Year to Move? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2017 from Dixie SomersIf you’re planning on moving sometime this year but have a versatile moving date, you may be wondering when the best time is to move. The truth is that there isn't actually a single best time of year. The best time depends on a number of factors specific to your personal situation. Of course, a ...
Views: 161 - 5 Healthcare Compliance Issues Hospitals Should Watch Out For - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2017 from Dixie SomersCompliance is the act of following orders and requests. In this case, hospitals or medical facilities have rules and regulations that they are supposed to follow and failure to that, it’s punishable by law. Hospital inspectors play the role of enforcing compliance with the regulations. Staff ...
Views: 145 - Comfy & Cozy: 5 Things That Make Any House into a Home - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2016 from Dixie SomersMaybe you're moving into a new house. Maybe you're struggling to feel comfortable in the one that you already own. The good news is that you don't have to feel alienated in your own home; with these five tips, you can transform any living space into a cozy, comfortable domain that you can call ...
Views: 299(1 vote) - A Refuge from the Storm: 5 Ways to Feel Safer All the Time - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2016 from Dixie SomersUnfortunately, anxiety has become the new normal in America. The rate of depression and generalized anxiety disorders in the industrialized world has gone up dramatically in the past few decades. It can be difficult to find even one minute of peace amidst the chaos we call "modern life." While ...
Views: 172 - Quality Improvement Tips for Children's Hospitals - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2016 from Dixie SomersQuality medical care is important at every level, but it is perhaps especially poignant in pediatrics. There are few things more stressful to a parent than having a child with a serious injury or illness. Many parents would do anything to cure their child, and they usually hold hospitals to the ...
Views: 199 - Healthy Hydration: 5 Benefits of Drinking Clean Water - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2016 from Dixie SomersWater is often an underrated factor for health. Many health professionals admit that a variety of diseases and health problems can be avoided or lessened simply by making sure you are well hydrated. Just any water, however, will not do. Only clean water that is free of pathogens and contaminants ...
Views: 198 - Path to Profit: 4 Business Investing Tips for Beginners - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2016 from Dixie SomersIn these times, entrepreneurship is not only encouraged, but is becoming a requirement. As a result, many people are starting to create their own businesses or invest in brand names to benefit from the profits received. However, this process might seem intimidating at first. Here are five ...
Views: 231 - Eye Emergencies: 5 Optical Issues You Should Not Ignore - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Dixie SomersMost of the time, eye problems can be waited out or eased with simple remedies. Itchy eyes can be soothed with ointment, while pink eye usually responds to a solution of boric acid and water delivered by an eyedropper a few times a day and the removal of whatever allergens caused the eye to ...
Views: 188 - 6 Things That Make Hardships in Life Easier - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Dixie SomersFor most of us, life can be a roller-coaster of achievements and disappointments. Just when we're sailing along smoothly, something occurs that knocks us off track. Dealing with the inevitable hardships in our lives can be challenging, to say the least. But there are a variety of coping ...
Views: 361(1 vote) - The Gift of Life: What You Need to Know About Egg Donation - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2016 from Dixie SomersWomen may choose to donate eggs for more than just a few different reasons. One of the most common reasons that eggs might be donated is to provide some much-needed assistance to a couple or individual who isn't able to become pregnant and have a child on their own. If you're considering ...
Views: 239 - The Top 5 Herbal Supplements to Combat Fatigue - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2016 from Dixie SomersDo you constantly feel tired and run-down? In our busy world, many people do. Too many coffees or energy drinks can give you a boost but end up making you feel more tired in the long run; plus, the caffeine is not good for your heart! Read on to learn about some natural ways to increase your ...
Views: 242 - Kids Leaving The Nest? What You Can Do For Yourself To Feel Better - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2016 from Dixie SomersWhen adult children and teens decide that it's time to move on, the parent might experience the phenomenon of empty nest syndrome. If you're feeling pangs in your heart over your baby growing up and leaving the nest, you're not alone. Some cases are more extreme than others, but in general, it ...
Views: 218 - 5 Items You Need To Have Stocked In Your Home For Special Occasions - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2016 from Dixie SomersThere is nothing quite like having all of your loved ones around as you celebrate a big milestone in your life. Since these special occasions do not occur very often, you need to be able to celebrate them in style. These are the five things you need to have stocked in your home to celebrate a ...
Views: 366 - 6 Safe Ways to Get Cash Fast - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2016 from Dixie SomersThe need for quick cash is something that happens to just about every consumer or resident. Emergencies still arise even for the best-prepared budgeters. The following are six tips you can use if you need to get cash fast. 1. Pawn Shops Pawn shops can provide you with cash for your items in ...
Views: 309 - 5 Essential Items to Keep in Your Bug-Out Bag - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from Dixie SomersCatastrophic events can transpire at any moment, and if one happens to affect you, will you be prepared to deal with the fallout? Every diligent prepper should have a “bug-out bag,” which is basically a portable survival kit containing essential items that will come in handy in disasters and ...
Views: 249 - 5 Ways to Prepare Your Child for Summer School - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2016 from Dixie SomersMost parents and kids take a mental break from school during summer break, which is often when they spend more time playing outside and sleeping in. Those who enroll in summer school are often unaware of how to prepare for the extra months that are spent in the classroom. To ensure that you ...
Views: 322(1 vote) - Temper Tantrums: How to Prepare Your Toddler for the Changes of Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2016 from Dixie SomersDivorce is not just a painful situation for the adults involved in the decision, but perhaps even more so for toddlers. Sometimes adults think that divorce doesn't have as much of an effect on younger children, because they do not fully understand the relationship. While that is true in a sense, ...
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