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new york city, New York, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) April 12, 2013 -- Drs. Malkin and Moldovan are proud to announce the launch of their new website located at www.coast2coastsmiles.com. The website features more in-depth information about the doctors and the wide range of procedures offered at their New York and Los Angeles locations.

In an effort to better serve current and potential NYC and Los Angeles patients, Coast 2 Coast Smiles has improved their website with more content about the cosmetic dentistry services they offer at their state-of-the-art practice. The new site contains multiple pages of educational material about each of the complex restorative dental procedures offered by Drs. Moldovan and Malkin. Patients considering single tooth replacement or alternatives to dentures can see which dental procedures may be suitable for their dentistry goals.

Visitors to the site can access clips of the dentists’ featured appearances on the Emmy-winning syndicated series, “The Doctors,” and newscasts. Potential patients can also read about the years of training and experience Dr. Malkin and Dr. Moldovan have had in the cosmetic dentistry industry.

More about Coast 2 Coast Smiles
Drs. Moldovan and Malkin have extensive experience in restorative cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Malkin specializes in prosthodontics and is an expert provider of the latest restorative procedures and dental implants. Dr. Moldovan offers implant dentistry and periodontics. As a certified nutritionist, she also provides nutritional assistance to improve overall oral health. Both Dr. Malkin and Dr. Moldovan offer All on Four implants, Smile in a Day and Teeth in a Day in Los Angeles and New York City. The doctors have locations on the East and West coasts to serve their large client base.

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Monday, April 1, 2013

South: Florida Gulf Coast vs. Florida: N.C.A.A. Tournament — Florida Gulf Coast Isn’t Ready to Cede Spotlight

Finally, the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles gathered around Coach Andy Enfield at midcourt and then quickly reorganized into two lines facing the same basket. Five minutes later, they reminded everyone how they had become the pledges crashing this South Region party of storied basketball fraternities.

Lob passes led to tomahawk jams. Ricochets off the glass were finished off as windmill dunks. Even the Eagles’ botched attempts were spectacular, eliciting oohs and aahs. By the time that Chase Fieler tossed a bounce pass toward the hoop, grabbed the ball as he gained momentum, threaded it between his legs and threw down a jarring dunk, Florida Gulf Coast had recaptured the crowd’s imagination.

“Dunk City in the house!” someone shouted.

The Eagles still embraced the underdog role Thursday, but they looked and sounded as if they had shaken off the stardust from victories over Georgetown and San Diego State as they prepared for Friday night’s game against third-seeded Florida.

“We did make history,” guard Brett Comer said. “No 15 seed has done this. We feel like we shocked the world. We’re going to prepare for Florida the same way. We didn’t come just to play one game or two games. We’re coming out to compete and go as far as we can.”

After a week in the national spotlight, Enfield said the Eagles were refocused and taking a businesslike approach to their improbable appearance in the Round of 16, as if sharing a stage with elite programs like Kansas, Michigan and Florida were familiar turf.

“This is not fluff,” Enfield said. “They are really enjoying themselves; they enjoy being here; they enjoy themselves as teammates. We’ve become more successful, and our players have developed quicker on their skills and confidence because of that culture in the program.”

Loose and fun-loving, Florida Gulf Coast was clearly soaking in the atmosphere. Players held mock interviews with one another on the court and turned their smartphone cameras toward the crowd as practice ended, savoring the moment for their scrapbooks.

The gigantic video board at Cowboys Stadium caught their attention. The Eagles were already envisioning how they might look on replays and highlights Friday night.

“We talked about it already,” Fieler said. “Even if you make the big plays, it’s hard to get a good angle on that TV. You have to stand right on the edge. We’ll have to run more towards the sideline to see it.”

No. 1 seed Kansas faces fourth-seeded Michigan in Friday night’s first game, and win or lose, fans of those two teams are expected to jump on the Eagles’ bandwagon.

“We want to see the hype,” said LeRoy Aikens, a Michigan fan who stayed after the Wolverines practiced to watch Florida Gulf Coast. “Those guys are like rock stars. A 15 seed in the Sweet 16, that’s history.”

The Michigan fan Kevin Morris said of the matchup between Florida and Florida Gulf Coast, “It’s big brother and little brother,” before changing his mind and calling the Eagles a nephew. Still, he said he would root for Florida Gulf Coast if his team did not advance.

The Gators have been cast as spoilers, a role they have relished before. In 2006, they ended George Mason’s storybook run to the Final Four en route to winning the national championship. Last year, Florida ousted 15th-seeded Norfolk State, which had upset No. 2 seed Missouri.

“I don’t view it that way,” Florida Coach Billy Donovan said. “Florida Gulf Coast would like to advance in the tournament as much as we would. The name of the game right now is to try to survive and move on.”

Yet the Gators have been overshadowed to an extent as they make their third consecutive appearance in the Round of 16. They face the pressure of not having broken through to the Final Four in both previous trips.

The Eagles, too, have added motivation, having been overlooked as recruits by Florida.

“They’re the well-known school, the well-known players and team,” Comer said. “I feel like honestly deep down they might not be taking us seriously, just like other teams, because we weren’t the high recruited guys.”

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Two stabbed on Coast overnight

Staff writers | 08:30am March 31, 2013

POLICE are investigating after two people were stabbed in separate incidents on the Gold Coast early this morning.

Around 12.45am, police were called to a reported disturbance involving a large group of people at Mollys Place, Currumbin.

On arrival, police found a 16-year-old boy with three stab wounds to his torso.

Police say he was taken to Gold Coast Hospital in a stable condition and that a 20-year-old man was assisting with their inquiries.

Shortly after, around 1.50am, five men allegedly entered a home on Martin Street, assaulted a 21-year-old-man and took electrical items before fleeing on foot.

"The 21-year-old man sustained lacerations to his right arm, a puncture wound to his right hip, an abrasion on his chest and bruising to the face," police said in a statement.

"He sought treatment at Gold Coast Hospital."

Police investigations are continuing.

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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Buyers heading south to the Tweed Coast

THE Tweed Coast is shaping up to be one of the area's most active regions, a Tweed development forum heard this week.

The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) this week held its inaugural forum to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the region.

The think tank, sponsored by Villa-wood, created a platform for the UDIA to take an increasingly active role on the Tweed as an independent liaison between developers, Council and other regulatory bodies.

A panel of speakers addressed the forum on a range of topics including demographics, supply, infrastructure requirements and the development approval process.

Ray Group (which developed the $1 billion Salt Village) CEO Tom Ray said the company's research had shown after the recent lift in sales volume, there were only about 350 lots remaining in the pipeline for development across the Tweed.

"That sets a very good base for future growth," he said. "People need to recognise although values have come back significantly, history does repeat itself and those that buy in today will be able to reap the rewards of the next upswing."

He drew a number of comparisons between Tweed and Gold Coast beachfront property, highlighting the cyclical nature of the property market and the importance of recognising value in the current low phase.

"In the lead up to the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), the relative ease of obtaining credit led to a housing bubble where prices for a 400sq m beachfront lot on the Gold Coast reached about $8 million, while at the same time we were selling larger beachfront lots at Salt Village for about $3 million," he said.

"We virtually sold out of all stock at those prices but when the GFC hit, the market stalled and those values were no longer attainable."

predominantly by end users including many young families."

Oliver Hume Real Estate Queensland joint managing director Marcus Buskey said with 350 developable lots remaining on the Tweed Coast, there was about two years' supply based on current sales rates.

"It's important to recognise this is all that remains for those who want to live within walking distance of the beach," he said. "There will be another 10,000 lots released by Leda over the coming years to help cater to demand but this new stock will be positioned west of the highway, so it will attract a different market."

He was positive about the future of the region with buyers showing more confidence and the area attracting a wider demographic.

"With the upgrades to the highway and Sexton Hill, we now have more buyers moving down from the Gold Coast and Brisbane, and choosing to commute to school and work each day," Mr Buskey said.

"While there hasn't been a lot of price growth there has been a definite growth in sales volume, and with financiers starting to be a bit less stringent in terms of lending, the wheels are starting to turn again."

Richard Duce, of Leda Developments (the developer of Cobaki and Kings Forest), said the population of the Tweed was about 85,000 but an estimated additional 38,000 people were expected to move to the region over the next 18 to 20 years.

"It's no secret there are significant land constraints along the coastal corridor, and that's why we expect our two projects to absorb about 70 per cent of future land take up."

Consolidated Properties (which developed the $1.5 billion Casuarina Beach) CEO Don O'Rorke said "the demand for both residential product and a new retail centre at the heart of Casuarina was "very strong", and the proposed 20ha retail and residential community, Casuarina Village, would set the region in good stead in terms of population growth over the coming years.

UDIA Gold Coast Logan Branch president Stephen Harrison said the Tweed Coast was shaping up as an active one.

"The UDIA can assist by ensuring clear lines of communication exist between peak industry bodies and by taking a proactive approach to identifying and training new talent in the development industry," he said.

Tweed Shire Council Planning and Regulation director Vince Connell said the council was reviewing a number of its internal planning processes in line with new State Government reforms.

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Box jellyfish pulled from Coast canal

Jessica Elder | 12:01am March 27, 2013

Nine-year-old Saxon Thomas (inset) found a box jellyfish while fishing in a Paradise Point canal. Pics: Supplied

A JELLYFISH found in a Paradise Point canal has been confirmed as a species of box jellyfish but experts say they will not test its poison until someone is stung.

The long-tentacled creature, found by a nine-year-old fishing in a backyard canal, has shocked locals and marine scientists.

Queensland Museum marine expert Dr Merrick Ekins, who examined the jellyfish, said it appeared to be a new variety.

"It is not the same box jellyfish we see in North Queensland, but it is a species of box and it could have a dangerous sting," he said.

"Whether it is extremely painful, or dangerous, we won't know until someone is stung by one.

"We won't be testing the animal further, as we don't have the resources.

"It is very exciting to discover a new species so far south and we do encourage any south-east Queenslander who comes across a jellyfish that looks like a box to send it to us for examination."

Justin Thomas, whose son Saxon made the discovery, said there had been some doubt it was a box jellyfish to begin with.

"I was talking to the neighbour when I heard Saxon yelling out that he had found a box jellyfish," he said.

"I thought he must have been mistaken, but when we had a good look we were sure it was.

"We collected it carefully and sent it to the Queensland Museum.

"It's definitely made me think twice about my son and I swimming on the Coast.

"We will be very wary from now on."

Just two months ago a similar looking jellyfish was found at Main Beach and was found to be a morbakka jellyfish, not a species of box jellyfish.

Queensland's top jellyfish expert, James Cook University's Associate Professor Jamie Seymour, said the creature found on the Coast was definitely not a morbakka.

"It is a type of box jellyfish, but it would need to be closer examined to see what, if any, danger it poses to human life," he said.

"It could have been washed down the coast in bad weather earlier this year, or it could be a whole new species we have never seen before."

Anyone stung by any form of jellyfish should apply vinegar to the sting and seek medical help.

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