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Silver jewelry & silver gifts web site launched by Jewels of athens
Sterling Silver Earrings, Silver Pendants, Silver Bracelets, Silver Rings & Women’s Handbags Now Available On-line From Jewels of Athens
Silver Jewelry & Gifts Website Launched by Jewels of Athens
 Sterling silver earrings, silver pendants, silver bracelets, silver gifts & women’s handbags are now available on-line ( http://www.jewelsofathens.com ) from Jewels of Athens, located in the historic Normaltown district of Athens, Georgia. Jewels is Athens’ premier source for sterling silver jewelry, silver gifts for baby or anniversary, and other silver gift items for men and women. Now everyone can take advantage of Jewels great selection of gifts and personalized service by shopping on-line, or by just giving them a call at 706-208-8779. Jewels is committed to providing quality jewelry at competitive prices and superior customer service.
Women’s Handbags
Jewels of Athens also carries a distinctive line of women’s designer handbags, purses, clutches, satchels and accessories. Jewels has handbags for every occasion including hard to find styles in black, tan, and brown Leopard prints, purses with engravable ID plates, sterling silver buckles and trim, and the popular Red & Black series of bags so popular around the University of Georgia campus. Also available are the trendy silver and goldtone bags, faux alligator and lizard designs, patent leather embellished handbags, over sized carry bags, leather wallets, cell phone cases and other accessory bags with special compartments for all your essentials.
Engraved Silver Gifts
Jewels of Athens has all types of silver gifts, many of which can be engraved, including sterling silver jewelry, silver anniversary gifts, silver baby gifts, silver gifts for men, silver wedding anniversary gifts, silver christening gifts, personalized or engraved silver baby gifts, 25th anniversary gifts, sterling silver gifts for women, silver key chains, silver luggage tags, silver buttons, engraved silver gifts, silver lipstick holders, silver cases, silver mirrors, silver cups and even silver adorned flip flops.
Jewels of Athens invites you to stop by the store located at 1320 Prince Avenue, Athens Georgia for a visit, or choose from the on-line jewelry and gifts at http://www.jewelsofathens.com .
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Spartan Stone Tool Company Launches Web Site
Spartan Tool Company Launches Web Site featuring Rock Drills, Stone Tools, Rock Hammers, Pneumatic Stone Tools, Drill Steels, Rock Bits, DHT Bits, Stone Splitting Tools, Stone Setting Tools, Grinding Wheels, Safety Gear. Read More about Spartan Tool Company
The State of Aging and Health in America Report 2007
The need for long term care insurance is now more evident than ever based on the The State of Aging and Health in America 2007. This report was released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and The Merck Company Foundation at the 2007 Joint Conference of the American Society on Aging and the National Council on Aging in March 2007.
The United States population is rapidly aging. By 2030, the number of Americans aged 65 and older will more than double to 71 million older Americans, comprising roughly 20 percent of the U.S. population. In some states, fully a quarter of the population will be aged 65 and older. An enhanced focus on promoting and preserving the health of older adults is essential if we are to effectively address the health and economic challenges of an aging society. The cost of providing health care for an older American is three to five times greater than the cost for someone younger than 65. By 2030, the nations health care spending is projected to increase by 25% due to demographic shifts unless improving and preserving the health of older adults is more actively addressed.
The National Report Card on Healthy Aging reports on 15 indicators of older adult health, 11 of which are identified by the Healthy People 2010 initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Those 15 indicators are grouped into four areas: Health Status, Health Behaviors, Preventive Care and Screening, and Injuries. The report also assigns a “met” or “not met” grade (based on 2003 or 2004 data) to those indicators with specific Healthy People 2010 targets. Taken together, these indicators present a comprehensive picture of older adult health in the United States.
The United States has met 4 of the 11 Healthy People 2010 targets — six years ahead of schedule . . .
- Mammograms within past two years (75% vs. goal of 70%)
- Colorectal cancer screenings (63% vs. goal of 50%)
- Cholesterol checked within the past fi ve years (90% vs. goal of 80%)
- People currently smoking (9% vs. goal of 12%)
- Oral Health: Complete tooth loss (21% vs. goal of 20%)
- No leisure time physical activity in past month (32% vs. goal of 20%)
- Obesity (20% vs. goal of 15%)
- Flu vaccine in past year (68% vs. goal of 90%)
- Pneumonia vaccine (65% vs. goal of 90%)
- Hip fracture hospitalizations per 100,000 persons (558 men/1113 women vs. goal of 474 men/416 women)
- Eating at least five fruits and vegetables daily (The 2010 nutrition target is segmented into multiple goals for different fruits and vegetables, but the current national percentage of 29.8% is below all of the 2010 nutrition targets.)
LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE TO PROTECT YOUR HOME
The 2007 Aging Report has lots of good news, but it is now more important than ever to prepare for living longer to include looking at long term care insurance to see if it is right for you. Rich people may not need long term care insurance, but the majority of Americans will need it before we die for two reasons. One is to have enough money to pay for care in a nursing home or other type of long term care facility, and the other is to protect the assets like homes and property. If you have to go into a nursing home paid for by Medicaid, your home is subject to being taken by the government after you die (or after your spouse dies) to reimburse Medicaid for your long term care. Long term care insurance could pay for that stay and your home would be protected and could be passed along to your children or other descendants. Take the time to review the State of Aging report and get more information about long term care insurance.
To get more information about long term care insurance and to see the complete The State of Aging and Health in America 2007 visit http://www.clcweb.com/ltc.
To speak to a John Hancock Long Term Care Insurance Agent call Matt Graham at 706-743-5429 or 706-540-1843.
McLean Refinishing
Antique Furniture Restoration, Repair & Refinishing
Established in 1979 by Fred McLean, McLean’s Refinishing, Inc. is Athens’ and Northeast Georgia’s most trusted name in furniture refinishing and restoration. They are a full service business committed to quality, expert craftsmanship, and a basic love of antiques and wood working. Through the years, they have evolved into a major workshop that is capable of handling the smallest jewelry box to a complete home of furniture. They also specialize in commercial work including in-office touchups and repair, restoring furniture in government offices, sororities, fraternities, and public libraries. With over 25 years of experience, McLean’s Refinishing can handle any restoration need.
At McLean’s Refinishing, restoring furniture has been a labor of love as long as they have been in business. McLean’s loves antiques, but also understands that, new or old, antique or modern, a person’s furniture is a part of the person. Their approach is to keep the customer involved in the restoration, and keep them informed of the progress. Restoration does not always mean making an old piece of furniture look new. Sometimes restoration means making the piece look the way it did right before the latest damage occurred. Mom wants to remember every mark on her son’s high chair except the broken leg the movers caused, so they strive to repair the the break and preserve the history of her son’s chair, and take care to understand people’s desires and provide quality furniture restoration and repair services.
McLean’s can do any type repair or restoration service including complete restoration, replacement of parts, veneering, lathe work, carving, chair caning, fire or flood damage restoration, curved glass replacement, major structural repair, beveled mirror repair, or leather replacement. They also can provide you damaged furniture repair insurance estimates and antique appraisals.
Mclean’s also has lots of antique furniture for sale. Check them out on the web at www.mcleansrefinishing.com , call us at 706-769-7590 or come by our facility at 1303 Hodges Mill Road, Bogart, Georgia. They are just outside of Athens and only a short drive from the Atlanta Metro area. Open Monday-Thursday 8AM-5:30PM & Friday 8AM-Noon or by appointment
P&M Army Surplus Store Launches Web Site
P&M Army Surplus Store has launched their new web site at www.pmarmysurplus.com, featuring on-line shopping for military surplus clothing, Army Combat Uniforms (ACU), Battle Dress Uniforms (BDU), Combat Boots, and other US Army Surplus equipment. P&M Army Surplus store has served Athens, Georgia and the surrounding North Georgia area for over 45 years, and now their outstanding service is available nation wide.
The web site has hard to find items like the new digital camo ACU Army Combat Uniforms now worn by US Army Soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, BDU Battle Dress Uniforms, and the new side zipper Altama desert combat boots and Corcoran paratrooper boots. The new ACU digital combat uniforms meet Army Mil Spec specifications and are suitable for Army National Guard, Army Reserve, and Regular Army personnel requirements. P&M Army Surplus Store also has Army Field Jackets, LC1 Alice Backpacks, sleeping bags, cots, and other Army field equipment.
Campers, hikers and students can find all types of backpacks, hiking boots, shorts, shirts, hats and survival gear for any type of outdoor activity. University of Georgia students who frequent the store find a great selection of canvas bags for laptop computers, book bags, backpacks and casual wear.
Stop by the P&M Army Surplus Store on Prince Avenue in Athens, Georgia or visit their web site at www.pmarmysurplus.com . Get driving directions from the web site.
Web site consulting, development, and hosting for P&M Army Store by CLC Web Designs, www.clcweb.com, of Watkinsville, Georgia.
Southern Accents Launches New Web Site Featuring Original Cake Candles and McIntosh Premium Coffee
Southern Accents is a hidden treasure in Elberton, Georgia, just a few miles down the road from Oconee County. Nancy Hunt has restored some of the old down town Elberton buildings to bring us a beautiful antique shop, a great coffee shop for breakfast and lunch, and some unique gifts. If you don’t have time or live too far away, they have launched their new web site at www.candlesandcoffee.com, featuring the Original Cake Candles, scented decorative candles, and McIntosh Premium Coffees.
Southern Accents has teamed up with another great Georgia company to bring you some of the best premium coffees available. McIntosh Coffee is roasted by HS Mustard in Athens, Georgia, home of the University of Georgia and the Georgia Bulldogs. The great taste of McIntosh coffee has been limited to the coffee shops in around Elberton and Athens, but now is available on-line. The flavors available on-line include mild coffee blends like House Blend and richer coffees like Costa Rica Taramazu and McIntosh Kenya.
In addition to great coffee, Southern Accents has some of the most popular decorative and scented candles you will find anywhere. The Original Cake candles come in a variety of scents and colors to match your mood or decor. The great fragrance and beauty of these candles can be enjoyed without burning, but since most of us like burning candles, you will be happy to know that these candles have patented "Safe at Home" wicks for your safety.
Visit Southern Accents’ web site or take a short drive from Oconnee County to visit Southen Accents in Elberton, www.CandlesandCoffee.com.
Electric Radiant Floor Heating Systems Can Cut Heating Bills By 40%
(PRLEAP.COM) Higher energy prices are anticipated to hit most Americans in the wallet this winter. According to the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Short-Term Energy Outlook released January 10, 2006, “on average, households heating primarily with natural gas likely will spend $257 (35 percent) more for fuel this winter than last winter.” The EIA also projected the following potential increases as compared to last year’s rates: heating oil — up 23 percent, propane — up 17 percent and electricity —up 10 percent. The EIA cautioned that if colder weather prevailed, expenditures could be significantly higher.
Electric Radiant Floor Heating Systems have proven to be more efficient than conventional gas or electric heating systems, and in addition provide a more comfortable heat. A warm floor is feels better to the touch, and the large radiation area can provide the room the same heat for less than a forced air heating system. New generation electric radiant floor heating systems can be installed under carpet, hardwood floors or even under area rugs. You don’t have to remodel your home to enjoy the savings, you can begin with heated area rugs or under-carpet systems.
For more about electric radiant floor heating systems and a list of companies that supply them, see the Flooring Info Page at www.clcweb.com/floors.
The best Ribs in Town
I do not claim to be a food critic, but if you like barbecue ribs, then you do not want to pass up Shane’s Rib Shack located at 196 N. Milledge Avenue, Athens, Georgia. Hours: Mon - Sat 10:30 AM - 9 PM Sunday 12 Noon - 8 PM Phone: 706-548-4650. I’ve tried a lot of ribs all over the south, but I have to say Shane’s is the best. The ribs are cooked just enough but not too much and Shane’s sauce ( the hot sauce) is great. If you are a little wimpy then stick with the regular sauce which has a great taste without the little kick. I have to go to lunch there at least once a week for the rib sandwich an some slaw and fries on the side. Even though I can not pass up the ribs, the pork sandwich is big and tasty, and the chicken wings are great too. Get on over to Shane’s (several locations throughout the South) and have some great barbecue ribs!
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