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America has a problem with heroin abuse that the American Medical Association (AMA) says is due to medical doctors over-prescribing OxyContin. The makers of OxyContin, Purdue Pharma, was fined more than $600 million for misleading doctors and patients about a decade ago about how addictive this opioid-based medication can be.

Arcato Laboratories, developer of OraWaxTM, a revolutionary new treatment for the discomfort caused by orthodontic braces, has been selected to present at the Southeast BIO Investor & Partnering Forum (SEBIO), being held November 11-13, 2015 at the Belmond Charleston Place in Charleston, South Carolina. The presentation will be delivered by Christopher S. Meldrum, President & CEO of Arcato Laboratories.

Max Miller Dowdle is a US based artist and he has recently launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise funds and support for his short stories of daytime horror. Known as Darker in the Sun, these are twelve terrifying short tales crafted to frighten their readers in the brightest of spaces. In addition, Max is also a trained fine artist and oil painter. He received his training in fine art and painting from Florence, Italy and he has also illustrated these stories by himself.

Several international and best-selling authors will be speaking at the Explore the Extraordinary conference in Bellevue Washington next Labor Day Weekend August 30-September 2, 2018. One speaker and notable author PMH Atwater was recently awarded the 2017 Silver Nautilus Award for her most recent release A MANUAL FOR DEVELOPING HUMANS. The award is in the category of Body-Mind-Spirit Practices. The book publisher is Rainbow Ridge Books.

Astronauts on the Front Porch is an upcoming documentary film that will reveal some of the most glorious days of the American space history. The documentary film is about a special astronaut training program that took place at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The project is currently being crowdfunded on Kickstarter and supporters from around the world can contribute in making this historic documentary film, a success.

Sandal Tote is an all new and revolutionary sandal carrying solution for all the beach and outdoor enthusiasts who will never have to carry their sandals in their hands again. The utility and design patented sandal shaped clip comes with two arms to hold both sandals and it can be easily clipped to a bathing suit, shorts, pants, beach bag and several other clothing or carrying items. The remarkable product is designed by a North Carolina based American couple with a simple aim of making lives easier.

Today, Moogfest unveils the full schedule for its 2018 festival, including artist-led workshops and conversations, film screenings, the addition of IBM Watson Creative Director Jennifer Sukis to its keynote program, and the premiere of a traveling exhibit from artist Ralph Steadman featuring many never-before-seen works.

Renovion, Inc., a privately-held biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for respiratory diseases, including lung transplant patients, cystic fibrosis (CF), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), announced today that Dr Robert Ryan has joined the Board of Directors for the company.

Dementia Friendly Orange County (DFOC) announced that it has trained 889 people from 75 businesses and community organizations. While there are many similar grass roots efforts across the US, DFOC believes it is unique in the tremendous response it has received in this community.

Today, Moogfest unveils a festival lineup led by female, non-binary, and transgender artists, including a keynote conversation with privacy rights and political transparency activist Chelsea Manning on The Future of Creativity. The announcement is celebrated by 'Always On', a 50-hour livestream presented in partnership with Tom Tom Magazine from Today at 12:00 pm ET to 2:00pm ET on December 8, 2017.

Durham-based counseling service Bull City Psychotherapy recently made an important announcement regarding its expanded anxiety and depression counseling services. Bull City stated that the decision to expand its anxiety and depression counseling services was based on a desire to help Durham residents find peace, contentment, and emotional stability.

Durham-based counseling service Bull City Psychotherapy recently made an important announcement regarding its expanded relationship counseling services. Bull City stated that the decision to expand its relationship counseling services was based on a desire to see Durham residents find meaningful, joyous relationships.

There are very few companies offering installation of replacement windows in Fayetteville and Morrisville that has the EPA Lead-Safe Certification. HomeCraft Windows is one such company with this certification, and that has put them on the front. They have been in the lead no doubts, but with this certification, they have put themselves quite ahead of their competitors. Working with them was reliable, and now with this certification, clients' are aware that they are safe to work with them as well. All the replacement windows and doors that are replaced by HomeCraft Windows are high-quality products. Apart from quality products, the one other thing that has made HomeCraft Windows a company to reckon with is their superior customer service. Any company that can offer variations is everyone's favorite, and HomeCraft Windows brings a good lot within the easy grip of their clients'. Once clients' entrust them with the job, they can be at peace that one will receive nothing less than headache-free options for beautifying one's home. Experts are of the opinion that it makes sense to get windows replaced at the earliest because that also accounts for lowering the energy costs in the long run.

A collaborative team composed of leading researchers across world-renowned institutions published an article analyzing the impact of new reversible male contraceptives. The paper, which is featured in the academic journal Contraception, used conservative modeling to show that new male contraceptives would avert unintended pregnancies by more than a hundred thousand per year in the United States and Nigeria, and by more than ten thousand per year in South Africa.

The public is invited to EXPLORE THE EXTRAORDINARY and learn about Love, Light and Healing Energy: Affirming Near-Death Experiences. Featured speakers include NY Times bestselling authors and physicians, Eben Alexander and Larry Dossey, as well as many others who have had extraordinary experiences. The International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) will host this conference in Westminster, CO, August 3-6, at the Westin hotel. Register to attend at conference.iands.org.

Internationally renowned, board certified plastic surgeon Michael Zenn, M.D. has joined award-winning CARE Plastic Surgery in Durham, NC. Dr. Zenn brings over 20 years of experience to the practice which offers cutting-edge cosmetic and reconstructive surgery to patients in the Triangle region of North Carolina and the Southeast. Dr. Zenn states "After years of caring for patients in an academic setting, I look forward to the opportunity to spend more time with my patients and to use my many years of experience to help them reach their plastic surgery goals. CARE has always represented excellence in the Triangle and I know that a partnership with Brian Coan, M.D. will allow me to practice medicine in an environment focused on the "patient experience" while delivering beautiful results."

Chiropractic care has been helping people experience optimal health and wellbeing for about 130 years. As an alternative to modern medicine and the side effects associated with masking symptoms, chiropractic care was designed to treat the human body at the source of the symptoms and thereby generating better health in all areas, such as improving the immune system and psychological health. Dr. Wanda Neville has been serving the Carrboro and Chapel Hill-area residents and helping them achieve great health by working with individuals and providing specific treatment plans to each of them.

Explore the Extraordinary Conference Open to the Public in Westminster, Colorado – August 3-6, 2017 At the The Westin, 10600 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, CO 80020

In August 2016 book fans were delighted to discover the newest book exploring special aspects of Near Death Experiences (NDE). The International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) published its first book in collaboration with the authors of the book The Self Does Not Die, a collection of 104 detailed case studies of verified near death experiences. Current sales data indicates this material is worthy of use as an academic text.

Falconbridge Animal Hospital along with our sister clinic, Village Veterinary Hospital of Chapel Hill, started a charitable event, Paws and Claus, in 2009. Paws and Claus is an event where the clinics provide supplies and the staff volunteer time to take photos of pets with Santa. The funds raised are then dedicated to a local animal charity.

Coping with chronic conditions of all severities is challenging, but with chiropractic care from Dr. Neville's office, patients' symptoms can be alleviated. Chiropractic care is most often considered for relieving neck, back, and shoulder pain. Chiropractors are able to correct misalignments that cause pain in these areas through effective manual adjustment and this same technique can also help relieve many other symptoms. Dr. Neville has more than 20 years of experience in chiropractic and finds joy in being able to help patients achieve better health without standard medications.

The Mindfulness Journal, the innovative new notebook from Satorio Mediation that aims to help users become happier and more mindful in 30 days, is currently live on Kickstarter and raising funds to bring the project to life.

Book fans will be delighted to have the opportunity to meet over 20 authors of over 50 books discussing life's most extraordinary events. Orlando, Florida will be the site for a popular conference on the topic of Near Death Experiences (NDE). The International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) will host this event and focus on the worldwide impact of near-death experiences (NDEs) and other spiritually transforming events. The conference will be held in Orlando, Florida, July 28-31, 2016.

In Stopping the Noise in Your Head: The New Way to Overcome Anxiety & Worry (HCI Books—May 2016), Reid Wilson, PhD, addresses how worry can be an important asset when it forces people's attention on problem-solving. But anxious worrying causes them to unnecessarily focus on threat, to retreat and avoid, and to seek reassurance and safety—which is no way to foster a life of growth and excitement.

The International Association for Near-Death Studies Announcing Orlando Conference: Paths to Healing & Wholeness. Words cannot begin to express the sorrow in our hearts as a result of the events that recently shook the Orlando community: the shooting of an innocent young singer, the massacre of so many enjoying a night out at a gay club, and the tragic loss of a toddler killed at Disney World Resort. How can we get through this painful time? How do we deal with the loss—and the confusion, anger and sadness? What does it all mean? Can anything provide a glimpse of understanding and healing?

Dr. Brian S. Coan, double board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of CARE Plastic Surgery in North Carolina, is announcing the launching of the practice's new and improved website. Dr. Coan understands the need to provide accessible information online and build a stronger online presence which is why he teamed up with San Diego-based medical website design and marketing firm, Aesthetic Brand Marketing, to develop a dynamic parallax website. The all-new Care Plastic Surgery website promises to provide better service, integrative user experience and fresh content to all users.

Orlando, Florida will be the site for a popular conference on the topic of Near Death Experiences (NDE). The International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) will host this event and focus on the worldwide impact of Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) and other spiritually transforming events. The event invites the public to Explore the Extraordinary, held in Orlando, July 28-31, 2016.