Looking For A Dentist in North Dallas?

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

Feather Touch Dentistry in Allen Texas

Feather Touch Dentistry is a hometown dental practice located in Allen, TX, specializing in comprehensive dentistry for the entire family. Their practice places a premium on excellent service, quality care and patient convenience.

Available Dental Services

Feather Touch Dentist TeamThey offer a full range of dental services to meet the individual needs and preferences of each patient. From routine cleanings, to complete smile makeovers, they utilize the latest dental techniques to give their patients the most up-to-date service.

 

General Dentistry

Advanced Oral Cancer Screenings
Comprehensive Exams
Digital X-Ray
Extractions
Gentle, Professional Cleanings
Intra Oral Camera
Mouth Guards
Night Guards
Periodontal / Gum Disease Treatment
Root Canal Therapy
Same Day Emergency Service
Several Teeth Whitening Options
Wisdom Tooth Extractions

Cosmetic Dentistry

Bridges
Crowns
Deep Bleaching In-Office Whitening
Invisalign
Lumineers
Natural Tooth Colored Fillings
Traditional Braces
Zoom! In-Office Whitening

Restorative Dentistry

Dental Implants
Dentures

For more information,  give them a call at (214) 495-8884, or visit their website http://www.feathertouchdentistry.com

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Mediation seminar slated for May 16 in Irving

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

Have lunch with the staff of Mediation Worlds in Las Colinas on May 16 while learning the merits of mediation.Sheila Younger-Halliman

The seminar – titled “Lunch and Learn: Why Mediate?” – is scheduled from noon to 1:30 p.m. The free lunch will be held in the East Tower 5-Star Conference Room Lobby Level at 222 W. Las Colinas Blvd. in Irving. The tower is located directly across from the Marriott Hotel.

Facilitators of the event are Dr. Ralph Steele, BCPC, DAPA, Esq., Credentialed Distinguished Mediator through the Texas Mediation Credentialing Association (TMCA) and Sheila Younger-Halliman, Esq., Credentialed Advance Mediator (TMCA). Combined, Steele and Younger-Halliman possess more than 15 years of experience in practice areas such asRalph Steele civil, employment (including acting as independent investigators to assess employee complaints), environmental, family, insurance, probate law as well as mediation and arbitration matters.

Younger-Halliman said mediation is process facilitated by trained professional mediators, the most qualified meeting certified mediation requirement standards and are credentialed in the legal and mental health disciplines.

“These neutrals provide a forum and an atmosphere in which parties can reach productive resolutions and solutions. As mediators facilitate, they empower the parties to determine what is important to them and what should be a logical, meaningful outcome of their case.”

Younger-Halliman cites cost saving, confidentiality, quality of settlement, speed, empowerment, recognition, risk assessment, and avoiding bad outcomes as the benefits of using mediation.

“The benefits of mediation are far reaching as it lessens headaches and hardships. Further, it helps parties to learn how to better communicate effectively,” Younger-Halliman said. “Many first time mediation clients report that their experience is one in which it is the very first time someone actually ever listened to what they had to say or and understood their point of view.

“No process is perfect but mediation is the best thing yet to promote less stress and more peaceful business and personal connections.”

Inexpensive paid parking is located in the adjoining lot. Attendees should RSVP to info@mediationworlds.com or by calling 817-705-9516 by May 15 at noon.

Visit www.mediationworlds.com or call 817-729-0543.

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Spring commencements scheduled for D/FW colleges, universities

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

Community colleges and universities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area have planned guest speakers for their spring commencement exercises. Here is a list:

May 9
Richland College, Dallas
Keynote speaker: Dr. Sam Tinsley, professor of developmental mathematics, who is the college’s 2013 Fulltime

Sam Tinsley

Sam Tinsley

Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award recipient. The ceremony will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Curtis Culwell Center, 4999 Naaman Forest Blvd. in Garland.

May 10 and May 11
University of North Texas, Denton
The ceremony for doctoral and master’s degree candidates will be held at 3 p.m. May 10, and undergraduate commencement ceremonies are set for 7 p.m. May 10 and 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. May 11. Commencement will be held at UNT Coliseum, located on the southeast corner of Highland Street and North Texas Boulevard at 600 Ave. D.

Texas Woman’s University, Denton
May 10 – Ceremony 1 at 9 a.m.  College of Health Sciences (excluding Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders) and Department of Psychology and Philosophy; Speaker: Kathleen Gibson, President and CEO, Southwestern Medical Foundation

Ceremony 2 at 1 p.m.  College of Arts & Sciences (excluding School of Management, Program in General Studies, and

Department of Psychology and Philosophy); Speaker: Dr. Dixil Rodriguez, Visiting Communications Professor, International Development Program; TWU adjunct professor; and TWU Rhetoric alumna

Ceremony 3 at 4 p.m. School of Management and Program in General Studies; Speaker: Major Gen. Mary Saunders (Ret., United States Air Force), Executive Director, TWU Leadership Institute; 2012 Inductee, Texas Women’s Hall of Fame; and TWU Distinguished Alumna (Social Work)

May 11 – Ceremony 4 at 9 a.m. College of Professional Education; Speaker: Geraldine “Tincy” Miller, Member, State Board of Education, District 12; and Chairman and CEO, Henry S. Miller Companies

Ceremony 5 at 1 p.m. College of Nursing and Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders; Speaker:  Mrs. Lola Chriss, Worldwide Manager, Texas Instruments Occupational Health Organization; Member, TWU Board of Regents; and TWU Distinguished Alumna (Nursing)

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Dr. Wright Lassiter Jr.

May 11
North Lake College, Irving
Keynote speaker: Dr. Darryl E. Howard, visiting scholar in religion, department of liberal arts. Student speaker: Diana Noka. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. at the Irving Convention Center, 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving.

Eastfield College, Mesquite
Keynote speaker: Dr. Gerald Hudson, Lakeview Centennial High School principal, Garland Independent School District, and former Eastfield College student. The ceremony will take place at 4:30 p.m. at the Curtis Culwell Center, 4999 Naaman Forest Blvd. in Garland.

Texas Christian University, Fort Worth
TCU will bestow degrees on 1,603 students at its spring commencement, graduating students from 40 states, including Texas, and 34 countries in a formal ceremony held in Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. Students will receive their diplomas from Chancellor Victor J. Boschini, Jr.

May 13
University of North Texas at Dallas, Dallas
Commencement is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Ellis Davis Fieldhouse at the Jesse Owens Complex, 9191 South Polk St.

May 16
Brookhaven College, Farmers Branch
Commencement speaker: Dr. Claire Bambrough, chemistry professor and DCCCD Citi STEM Faculty Fellow. The ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. at the Alfred J. Loos Field House, 3815 Spring Valley Road in Addison.

Roland Martin

Roland Martin

Cedar Valley College, Lancaster
Commencement speaker: Roland S. Martin, journalist, syndicated columnist with Creators Syndicate, commentator for TV One and host of “Washington Week with Roland Martin.” The ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. at the Inspiring Body of Christ Church, 7701 S. Westmoreland Road, Dallas.

Mountain View College, Dallas
Commencement speaker: Dr. Wright Lassiter Jr., chancellor, Dallas County Community College District. The ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. at the Jesse Owens Complex/Ellis Field House, 9191 S. Polk St. in Dallas.

May 18
Southern Methodist University, Dallas
Former U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison will speak at SMU’s all-university commencement ceremony at 9 a.m. on the main campus quadrangle. Hutchison is the first woman to represent Texas in the United States Senate, serving from 1993 to 2012. During her years in the Senate, she expanded higher education opportunities for thousands of Texans and

Kay Bailey Hutchison

Kay Bailey Hutchison

championed advancements in science, technology, engineering and math education.

May 19
El Centro College, Dallas
Commencement speaker: Joan Becker, El Centro College dean of nursing. Student speaker: Rhyzl Guimbatan, 2013 graduate and president of the ECC Sigma Tau chapter of Phi Theta Kappa academic honorary for two-year colleges. The ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. at the Jesse Owens Complex/Ellis Field House, 9191 S. Polk St. in Dallas.

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Dallas Arboretum in May

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

A typical day in May at the Dallas Arboretum

I have a yearly membership so I go to the Dallas Arboretum several times a week just to walk.  I like walking there early in the mornings just after it opens at 9am.  At that time there are only a hand full of folks walking around.  The Arboretum is big enough that you can walk there several times a week and see different things each time you walk.

The park sits on 66 acres against White Rock Lake.  The park is full of trails and water features.  Just about everyday you can find lots of photographers walking around because this is one of the more photogenic places in the DFW area.  You will find Brides posing for photos along the trails, along with families and kids.

What else?  How about concerts!

Tuesdays and Thursdays during the Spring and Summer offer lots of concerts. You can get a complete list of who is performing along with directions, hours of operation, prices and more just by visiting their website.  Dallas Arboretum

Today I took my camera

I usually don’t take my camera, because I get to visit just about everyday, but today I decided to share this with my readers. Here are a few photos that I snapped:

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I even took a short video, just so that you can get the feel of the Dallas Arboretum:

 

 If you have problems in life, take them to the Dallas Arboretum

You might just lose them for a while. This is one of the best places in the Metroplex to go and meditate. There are benches all over the trails and you can sit for as long as you like, and watch nature unfold in front of your eyes. There are millions of flowers and most of them have a sign in front, telling you exactly what you are looking at. This is a nice feature if you are planning on adding flowers to your own flowerbed at home.

Personally, I hate yard work, so I just pay the Dallas Arboretum to do it for me, then I go and enjoy their hard work. I don’t know all the names of the flowers, so I just refer to them as pink flowers, blue flowers and purple flowers, etc.

What does it cost to become a member?  (I took another picture)

Dallas Arboretum Prices

 

Another great place to visit in May is the Dallas Zoo

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Mayfest 2013

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

Our trip to Mayfest 2013 in Fort Worth Texas

We went to Mayfest on Saturday May 4th and it was a very sunny day with a perfect temperature. We probably walked 5 miles looking at everything.  My daughter tried alligator sausage said it was pretty good.  She also got to   drive a Segway (A 2-wheel gyro balancing vehicle) without having to become a security cop. See Video below:

There were lots of kids activities at Mayfest 2013

Mayfest climbKids could climb, paint, draw, jump, and ride all kinds of rides in the children’s section.  This place was made for kids, and there were a lot of them having fun.   They even had a zip-line that was very popular.

My daughter is 13, so her favorite part was the shopping.  Mayfest had more than 60 booths full of jewelry, crafts, art, clothes and more.  She bought a very cool looking pendent made out of old watch parts.

There were 3 stages with live music, and several other stages for performing arts and special attractions.

My favorite part was the food.

I had several items, but my favorite was the Spicy Italian sausage sandwich, with grilled onions.  Of course they had funnel cakes, but the line was so long we decided to pass. This is a great place to bust a diet!  It’s almost impossible to pass up the food, and most of the items were fried.  If you are planning a trip to Mayfest, you should take a break from your diet.

Mayfest raises money each year

Since 1973, Mayfest has returned over $6,300,000 to the Fort Worth community.

Three organizations are recipients of Mayfest support:

  • City of Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Department
  • Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc.
  • Streams & Valleys, Inc.

Tomorrow (Sunday May 5th) is the last day for Mayfest 2013

The weather is supposed to be great again.  If you are reading this post after Sunday, there’s always next year!

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Comedian Bill Cosby to address 2013 graduates of Paul Quinn College

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

The Paul Quinn College class of 2013, which includes students who made theBill_Cosby1 courageous choice to attend the institution during its most transformative years, will have none other than the iconic entertainer who transformed the face and perception of American television, film, and comedy as its commencement speaker.

The legendary Bill Cosby will deliver the commencement address at Paul Quinn College’s graduation ceremony on May 4, on the campus at 3837 Simpson Stuart Road. The graduation processional is scheduled to start at 9:45 a.m. with the ceremony immediately following.

“This is such a fitting conclusion to the Quinnite Nation collegiate experience for this class,” said Michael J. Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn. “These students battled landfills, witnessed the demolition of 15 abandoned buildings, the transformation of the football field to an organic farm, the renovation of the dorm, dining hall, fitness center, student lounge, classrooms, the Grand Lounge, and more. They deserve to have one of the most revered men in the world as their commencement speaker.  This is our way of saying ‘Thank you for believing in us and we love you.’”

Cosby recently completed the book, “I Didn’t Ask to Be Born (But I’m Glad I Was),” and is once again on tour. Cosby promises to bring his signature wholesome brand of comedic social commentary supported by thought-provoking social insights and his well-known passion for education to an institution recognized for its impressive renaissance.

“It is always a pleasure to see those fresh faces of the new graduates,” Cosby said about delivering commencement addresses. “It’s also fun to notice the relieved smiles of the parents who are wondering, ‘Are they going to be all right?’ The unanswered questions are now really directed at them.”

Cosby, a Philadelphia native, is well-known for having an epiphany about the value of a formal education during his time in the Navy.

“Four years later in May,” Cosby has famously recalled, “I hit the ground running from Norfolk, Va., and immediately enrolled at Temple University in Philadelphia.”

Eventually, he would earn his master’s and doctorate degrees in education.

Cosby has shown no signs of slowing down.  “People always say ‘You don’t need money, why are you still working?’ My answer is that it isn’t about money. That’s academic. It’s about accepting the challenges of one’s own ideas, clarifying the unanswered questions and pursuing the excitement of discovery,” he said

Cosby has received honorary degrees from more than a dozen colleges and universities.

Cosby became wildly popular for his family-oriented stand-up comedy. Over the years, Cosby leveraged his comedic influence to become an actor, author, television producer, educator, and activist.  He is best known for creating the cartoon “Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids” and “The Cosby Show”, which went on to become the highest-ranking sitcom of all time. One of only three American television programs to have been number one in the Nielson ratings for at least five consecutive seasons, “The Cosby Show” sparked a robust conversation throughout the national African-American community about whether or not the fictional affluent Huxtable family served as an accurate depiction of how some African-Americans live.  Among his honors are a Kennedy Center Honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.  In 2011, the U.S. Navy made Cosby an honorary Chief Petty Officer.

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Making money online using your iphone or smart phone

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

New Phone App First to Go MLM

I guess it was just a matter of time before someone figured out how turn a phone app into a network marketing business.    It’s called iLivingApps and it’s growing very fast.  I got into this about 2 months ago and I introduced it to one other person.  that person got 7 more to join and I am already making money.

You can grow / share this business with your smart cell phone

As far as I know, this is the first business that you can share with your cell phone with a push of a button.  This is probably why it’s growing so fast!  You don’t even need a computer to build your business.

Pathway to Success 1 from John Marr on Vimeo.

Take a look at my website, this comes with the program at no extra cost.

http://www.iLivingApp.com/johnfite/

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North Collin County Habitat for Humanity to hold crawfish boil for McKinney woman

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

If you love crawfish and want to help others in need, read on.Rubygreenphoto

The North Collin County Habitat for Humanity will hold an All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Boil Saturday, April 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the North Collin County Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 2060 Couch Drive.

Enjoy scores of critters, as well as red beans and rice, corn, potatoes, bread and drinks – rain or shine. DJ Paul Elkins will be there cranking out the Zydeco and taking requests.

The fundraiser will help Miss Ruby Green build a new house.  At 83, Miss Ruby and her dog, Peewee, cannot live in their old home and we need help to build her a new one. The sweet lady is a fixture in McKinney, having lived here most of her life and is depending on the community to make her next years safe and healthy.

Several years ago, the citizens of McKinney rescued Miss Ruby and moved her into a manufactured home on Lively Hill in east McKinney. Many remember as her old shack and outhouse were demolished, rats and snakes scurried from the debris.

She has loved her Lively Hill home for years, sitting on the front porch to greet her neighbors with her constant companion, dog Peewee. McKinney Community Development Corporation featured the elderly woman as an exceptional citizen in a documentary they prepared showing McKinney’s history and cultural diversity.

Recently, a slow water leak has made her home unlivable. While attempting to stop the leak, mold accumulation was discovered that has necessitated Miss Ruby and Peewee to move in with a neighbor.  Her recent bouts with upper respiratory infections may be attributed to the situation in her home.

Habitat has partnered with Rockfish, Panera Bread, McAlister’s Deli, Clyde Geer and Fireman’s Blonde Ale Brewing Company for a night of crawfish and red beans and rice to raise funds for the new house. Miss Ruby will be on hand to meet everyone and thank her supporters.

Tickets are $30 adults and $20 children 5-12. To purchase tickets, visit the ReStore or visit www.ncc-habitat.com.

 

 

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Jazz becomes king: Annual Denton Arts & Jazz Festival set for April 26-28

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

Eye-appealing arts and crafts, melodies of jazz, and more are in store for attendees of theDentonJazz annual Arts & Jazz Festival in downtown Denton from April 26-28. The event, sponsored by the Denton Festival Foundation in cooperation with the city of Denton and the Dallas/Fort Worth American Federation of Musicians, will take place at Quakertown Park, 321 E. McKinney St., two blocks northeast of downtown Denton. Admission and entertainment are free for the three-day festival.

David Sanborn Trio featuring Joey DeFrancesco and Byron Landham are slated to perform Friday, April 26 9 p.m. In addition, at 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, the Blues Brothers Band will perform, and the following day, on April 28 at 7 p.m., Brave Combo will take center stage. All performance will take place on the Jazz Stage.

Another highlight of the Denton Arts & Jazz Festival is the juried fine arts and crafts show. Exhibits, approximately 175, will appear inside and outside the Denton Civic Center and in north park houses. Festival goers will find, among others, clothing, metal and wood crafts, jewelry, painting, candles, dolls, and accessories at these booths.

Five food courts will entertain the taste buds for festival attendees. They can dine on items including German sausage, corn dogs, barbecue, cotton candy, roasted corn, and Asian, Cajun, Mexican, Greek, and Italian cuisine. There will also be a host of activity, information, and game booths.

For more event information, please visit the festival website http://www.dentonjazzfest.com. The Denton County Transportation Authority has announced and travel suggestions the Denton Jazz Festival and details on the Saturday Family Fun Pass promotion. With this promotion, two adults and four children can ride all day on the DCTA local system (A-train and Connect buses) with just one Local System Day Pass for $6. Learn more at DCTA.net.

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Metroplex Kids Joins Metropex Life

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

We are combining Metroplex Kids with Metroplex Life.   Articles that were on Metroplex Kids have been moved to Metroplex Life.  Now everything is at one place.This should make things a lot easier for people to follow.

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