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If you are looking for a great way to add a little bit of class to any room, then you should maybe start looking at window roman shades. Roman shades have been around for centuries and are becoming very popular these days mainly due to the different styles and colors that are available. Resulting from this growth in popularity, manufactures today, will even give you the choice of window roman shades based solely on their practicality and price.

Always check if the roman shades are working properly. Ask if you can test the product before buying it. Always inspect for any hidden defects so that you can be sure that when you bring it home, the only dilemma that you will be facing is installing it. Also, when buying, ask for the assistance of the professionals. Don?t be afraid to tell them the design of the room that you are planning to put the roman shades on so you can hear their opinions. Since they are professionals who have been working in this type of product for a long time, you can be sure that the opinion that you will be getting has high quality.

To get roman shades that fit correctly, make sure that you measure each and every window for which you intend to purchase roman shades. A common mistake is to expect that windows that look the same to the naked eye actually share the exact same dimensions. The fact is that windows that do look the same seldom have the same height and width. The worst thing would be to buy or order roman shades that do not quite fit and will stick out like sore thumbs so make sure that you measure each and every one properly.

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Teeth whitening is all the rage nowadays. That is because a beautiful smile is important. Your smile plays a huge part in the impressions you make when meeting new people. Everyone wants their smile to be pearly white and shiny. Here are a few teeth whitening tips to achieve that smile you’re looking for.
We are all born with white smiles but over time, the foods you eat start to stain your pearly whites. Dark foods like coffee, tea, curry, soy sauce, berries etc. easily stain your teeth. When you eat cold or hot things, the temperature allows stains to penetrate your teeth. Tobacco is a huge factor in teeth staining. If you cut down on foods like this, you decrease your chances of your teeth getting stained and keep them whiter longer. Of course, if the damage is done there is nothing you can do. And it’s unrealistic to think you can completely cut out foods that heavily stain your teeth. To keep your smile brighter, use whitening toothpastes. Make sure you use a brand that doesn’t contain abrasives. Abrasives can remove the enamel on your teeth making them look yellow. To avoid being counterproductive in your quest for a whiter smile, use brands that don’t contain abrasives like SuperSmile toothpaste.

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Two Clarkston parents were arrested Wednesday, after a child custody fight over their child spilled over into the classroom. The two were taken into custody at around 12:30 p.m. Clarkston police said a separated couple encountered each other at the beginning of the afternoon kindergarten session at Parkway Elementary School. Police said it [...] - [Read more]

In order to perform field measurements for venetian window treatments, first you have to determine whether the window coverings are to be mounted inside or outside the window. Please specify which method of installation will be required. If an inside mount is required, the width of the window should be measured at the top, the middle, and the bottom, with the smallest measurement being the measurement recorded. The length of the window should be taken on the left and on the right sides, with the longest measurement being the measurement recorded

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# Dentist can provide expertise. Even when using do-it-yourself kits, you may still want to visit your dentist to determine why your teeth are discolored and which treatments will work and won’t. An appointment and evaluation could save you time and frustration in the future, as well as alert you to additional safety precautions.
# Tooth sensitivity and gum irritation. About half the people who try whitening products experience some degree of tooth sensitivity or gum irritation. If you experience discomfort, immediately try using lower concentration of peroxide (e.g. 6% instead of 10% or 20%). Usually side effects fade in a few days, but prolonging your exposure to too much peroxide could also prolong the side effects. If irritation persists, see a dentist.

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There are many factors to consider in filing child custody papers. You can file it yourself (in pro per) or you may choose to retain a family law attorney to represent you and file the child custody papers on your behalf. There may be local rules and procedures for filing your documents that you must [...] - [Read more]

Vinyl mini blinds offer a large selection of blinds in colors and styles to suit any taste. There are also aluminum blinds in this mini blind style, but they are not as cheap as the vinyl blinds. Deep printed and embossed details on vinyl mini blinds give them the appearance of being made of fabric without the detailed care that fabric blinds require. All vinyl mini blinds and aluminum blinds come with a snap on valance so that you can choose to use just the blinds as window treatments if you don’t want to use cloth valances or drapes.

Close the vinyl mini blinds completely to darken a room or leave them slightly open to let the light shine through. The small slats of both the vinyl and aluminum mini blinds overlap so that you have the privacy you need by blocking out the outside of the window. You can achieve the effect you want in any room by purchasing these types of cheap mini blinds, which enables you to make your money go farther. The modern mini blinds come in all sizes and shapes. You can also have them specially made to fir irregularly shaped windows.

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About a decade ago, people knew only one way of getting their teeth whitened- that was through dental in-office whitening. It was a wearisome procedure but slowly when people started showing a compulsive concern of having a whiter set of teeth, the impulsion goaded a number of different bleaching formulas and teeth whitening kits started flooding the every day market. Nowadays, dental in-office teeth whitening aren’t the only option. Numerous home teeth whitening kits are now dominating the market with unprecedented rate, as they are more beneficial products of teeth whitening treatments. Home teeth whitening system uses different teeth whitening kits like whitening strips, teeth whitening trays with whitening gels, and brush-on whitening.

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Some of the basic home teeth whitening tip or methods of teeth whitening, used by people around the world are as follows:

1. Application of a paste of lemon juice and salt in the yellowish tint of the teeth is a wonderful way of eradicating that dull color of the teeth.

2. Rubbing the inner white part of an orange peel in the discolored teeth gives a lovely white shine.

3. Regular use of paste of bi-carbonate of soda with water removes the surface stain from the teeth.

4. Dried and powdered Bay leaves combined with dried orange peel also acts as an excellent whitener.

All these home teeth whitening methods when done regularly can give an excellent result.

Nowadays, people lack patience and time and so they frequent the chemist’s shop to purchase teeth whitening kits. These kits include whitening strips, whitening sprays, brush-on gels and whitening toothpastes. But before using such teeth whitening kits, one should follow certain guidelines to get a perfecta teeth whitening. He should use oxygenating toothpaste to brush the teeth because it contains substances that strengthen gums and prevent sensitivity from occurring in the teeth. Before purchasing teeth whitening kits containing bleaching gel, one should confirm that the formula has 21 percent concentration and is carbamide peroxide based. After using Home teeth whitening kits, one should rinse their mouth with an oxygenating oral wash to get that perfecta teeth whitening.

A declaration of nullity states that, according to Church law, a given marriage was not valid (and therefore not binding) at the time a couple spoke their marriage vows. A person asks this Office to look at a previous marriage which has ended in divorce, and, if possible, to issue a declaration that this previous [...] - [Read more]

Venetian blinds look beautiful, but it can be quite tricky when it comes to cleaning them. These can be made of metal or plastic or can be made out of wood. However, these can catch dust quite easily and require regular cleaning and dusting. In this article we provide you with some tips on how to clean venetian blinds.

There are a couple of steps involved before you clean those venetian blinds.

* Before you start to clean the blinds, it is advisable to check for problem spots, if any. Try and wipe off any kind of stains, marks, sticky areas, etc. that these might have. For this purpose, you can use a window spray cleaner.
* Also, do not forget to tie back any curtains or other soft furnishing surrounding the blinds.

Cleaning with hands

* Before beginning the process, place the blinds in the shut position.
* Don’t try to clean the blinds with your bare hands, instead wear a soft cotton glove, or you can use a dust-attractant cloth. You can even use a kitchen paper towel as well.
* Make sure that you keep the glove or the cloth that you use, dry. Gloves or cloth that are wet or oily can leave marks on the blinds. If your venetian blinds are made of synthetic polymers or metallic slats, you can use a dampened cloth but the cloth or glove must be just a little damp and not soaking wet.

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There are a lot of misconceptions about annulments. People often think that obtaining a civil annulment is easier than getting a divorce. In reality, civil annulments are often more difficult to obtain because civil annulments are much more narrowly defined than a divorce. LINK THE BASICS OF CIVIL ANNULMENTS A civil annulment states that a marriage never existed. A [...] - [Read more]

Are Lumineers the Right Porcelain Veneers for You?
If your front two teeth happen to be tipped back, where the two teeth on either side are sticking out a little bit, so all you need to do is build up those teeth, that’s a perfect place for the Lumineer concept

I was sitting at home last month on a weeknight watching late night cable and saw an ad (that I’m sure you’ve probably all seen once or twice) telling me how I can get whiter, straighter teeth with LUMINEERS in a shorter time and at a significantly lower price than traditional porcelain veneers.

Besides sounding like something I’d be proud to say were on my teeth (LUMINEER!, has a radiant ring to it, doesn’t it?), whiter, straighter and cheaper appealed to both my sense of aesthetic and my sense of frugality. So I decided that I’d do a little word of mouth investigation and find out if the product behind the great name and appealing claims was as good as it sounded.

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Venetian blinds are undeniably the best window blinds for modern living. Venetian blinds are clean and uncluttered and at the same they have with flair, texture, color and stylish twists. Venetian blinds can be purchase from any home decor stores or simply online. There are now options to customized the Venetian blinds according to your preference. You can use fabric of your choice and the color that you prefer to make your Venetian blinds truly unique to your home
The messy, cluttered with chords hanging Venetian blinds that we are familiar with are a thing of the past. Nowadays Venetian blinds manufacturers are making this type of window blinds more functional, easier to install and use.
The thing to consider if you want to be successful user of Venetian blinds is to make sure they are hung properly. If the Venetian blinds are crooked then the strings will not act as properly as pulleys and create an askew effect. No matter how stylish your venetian blinds are they are not beautiful if they don’t work

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Question:I’ve seen these ads for Lumineers on TV. What is the cost of Lumineers?

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Lumineers generally cost a little less than other porcelain veneers.

Lumineers is a brand name of the Den-Mat Corporation. Essentially, they are a tough porcelain that can be made very thin. Their main marketing appeal is that, since they are so thin, the teeth don’t have to be “ground down” any, and they can be placed directly over unprepared teeth without being too bulky.

Since the procedure for doing Lumineers is simpler than the procedure for doing traditional porcelain veneers, their cost may be about 3/4 of the cost of porcelain veneers, though that cost will vary from dentist to dentist.

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A marriage annulment is a legal procedure that dissolves a couple’s marital status by establishing that a valid marriage never existed. In effect, it nullifies the marriage, returning the parties to their prior single status. It’s a common misconception that short marriages can be annulled, but the length of the marriage is not a [...] - [Read more]

Enough of your old window blinds. Make way for the stylish aluminum venetian blinds. If you really want durability in your window coverings, aluminum venetian blinds is the one that will suit it best. Aluminum blinds will give you the special ambiance you always desire. For having aluminum venetian blinds in every room, the kitchen, in the receiving area of your home, you can also color coordinate the blinds in every decoration you want.

Aluminum venetian blinds are manufactured to the fact that people always wanted something that will surely last. In deciding to buy aluminum venetian blinds, you can choose for different types whether you like vertical or mini blinds. Specifically, aluminum venetian blinds look good if you put in a formal dining area.

Although aluminum venetian blinds are more expensive than vinyl blinds, it is much cheaper than wood blinds. If you prefer an aluminum mini blind, you can have it with 1 inch slat or much more with slats 2 to 3 inches wide. If you’re shopping for your aluminum venetian blinds, there are lots of colors to choose from as well as to a number of different levels of confidentiality.

If you preferred to reduce the light coming from the outside, then you can have your aluminum venetian blinds that will only allow reduced light to enter while in blocking the glow. Certainly, you can have your styled aluminum blinds that can provide you complete privacy when lowered.

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An annulment is a decree that a marriage was invalid from its outset. Whereas a divorce brings a valid marriage to an end, an annulment is a legal decree that effectively undoes the marriage, such that in the eyes of the law the marriage did not ever exist. LINK - [Read more]

“Lumineers”. Lumineers is a porcelain veneer which creates a beautiful smile without compromising the structure of your teeth. “I am very excited about this technique, as I believe it improves the quality of a person’s life while being safe and painless,” explains Dr. McCarty.

Lumineers are porcelain veneers that fit on the surface of your existing teeth. They are constructed out of extraordinarily strong, contact-lens thin porcelain, and are a painless cosmetic solution to permanently stained, chipped, discolored, misaligned, or spaced teeth, transforming them into a naturally white, radiant smile.

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Curtains as window coverings can add a special touch to a room and can also add a measure of privacy. Whatever you end up choosing, a window treatment of curtains can not only add some color or texture to a room, but can sometimes solve problems you may have with a window as well.

There are many types of curtains to choose from. One of the most popular types is the box pleated curtain. These curtains are pre-gathered into pleats at the top of the curtain so that they always have that neat, tailored look. These can be a little more expensive than just a plain curtain, but their extra fullness can add a nice touch to your window treatment.

Another popular type of curtain is a valance. It is a short piece of fabric that only decorates the top fourth of the window. They can come in many colors and patterns, and are usually used along with blinds so that there is still a way to close the window off and still get some privacy.

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Showing the world your beautiful smile brightens everyone’s day. When you smile, you exude happiness and confidence in yourself. For many people, a person’s teeth and smile is the first thing they notice about someone. This is true in business and social situations. If you are unhappy with your smile because of some imperfection that you have, you can do something about it. Consider porcelain veneers as an affordable option available to you for repairing:

• Discoloration

• Misshapen teeth

• Gaps between teeth

• Chips

• Broken teeth

Porcelain veneers are made of porcelain, which is an extremely durable material. Their color, texture and translucence closely resemble tooth enamel. Porcelain resists staining, does not decay, and maintains the natural appearance of your teeth.

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Mention alimony and most men and women sigh and roll their eyes. Men feel exploited. Women feel ambivalent. On the one hand women want their fair share of family resources, and on the other they want to cut ties to their former spouses. Interestingly, most women never receive any alimony. Typically alimony is paid in [...] - [Read more]

Adding safety and style is exactly what window curtains are all about. Dress up your windows with exquisite lace and extravagant ruffles. Window drapes are a covering that can allow you to match up your home with the other aspects of it. Maybe you are looking to color coat a room? The options are endless with the variety of curtain rods that you will have access to. With curtain sets you can definitely create a delicate pattern of coordinated decor. Just imagine the compliments you will receive on your home.

The need for curtain rods with the ability to hold heavy fabric and accommodate large curtain pockets emerged. This spurred various different inventions. Window curtains are definitely also a nice selling feature when you are in the position of putting your home in the real estate market. If you do not want to spend the big bucks, then by utilizing the affordability of window drapes is worth consideration. Where else can you decorate for less?

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Keep in mind that if you are awarded any type of alimony it will cease upon death of the pay or. It is a good idea to include a life and disability insurance policies in an amount sufficient to replace the alimony. Because you have an insurable interest in the person being insured, you are [...] - [Read more]

There’s a fine difference between curtains and drapes.

If you’re looking for a functional window treatment that will block strong morning sun or keep your neighbors from watching you walk around in your bathrobe each morning, then most people will say you need a “curtain.”

If style is more important than function and you’re seeking a more formal look, then most people will use the term “drape” to describe your desired window treatment. Some people also use the terms interchangeably.

In this article, we’ll look at formal, decorative window treatments.
About Window Drapes

While drapes tend to be decorative, they can also serve a purpose. Most drapes are made out of heavier fabrics which help to alleviate problems associated with drafty windows.

You can up the insulation quotient by purchasing lined drapes and save money on your heating bills.

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There are several factors a judge considers when deciding whether to grant alimony. These differ from state to state, of course, but they usually involve things like the parties’ relative ability to earn money, both now and in the future; their respective age and health; the length of the marriage; the kind of property involved, [...] - [Read more]

You can dress-up your window for a more formal look with fabrics like silk dupioni, velvet, faux dupioni or, you can dress-down with linen and cotton. Then there is the inverted pleat option where the pleats come together at the top of the drape instead of flare-out like the French pleat. I think there’s even some confusion amongst the so-called experts and if you asked the average person what the difference is between curtains and drapes, I bet you they wouldn’t know. The term for this is, ”stackback.” The way to understand stackback is to imagine the amount of space, or width that all this fabric takes up at opposite ends of your window when fully opened.

In the realm of color choices, the sky’s the limit. These names include: curtains, drapes, drapery, draperies, drapery panels and curtain panels. They don’t do much for light control but add warmth and color to a room. There are solid colors, prints, plaids, stripes, sheer fabrics and more

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Cosmetic dentistry is a specialty within the field of General dentistry, the number one focus of cosmetic dentistry is to improve the overall cosmetic condition of a person’s teeth structure, in order to accomplish this goal a cosmetic dentist next to resort to several treatments which may involve the use of sister specialties within the field of dentistry, that is orthodontics, endodontics and such. Dentist in charge to cosmetically enhance the looks of your smile will never jeopardize your oral health in order to make your teeth look good for instance, dental veneers are special shells which are custom-made in order to create a more visually appealing shape of the teeth which can be seen when your smile. Some people may interpret the purpose of Veneers as a way to cover up an existing problem, to a certain extent this statement might be true because Veneers will indeed cover a discolored tooth. However, a dentist will never place a veneer over a tooth which is about to fall off or that is to seriously damaged, in those cases the cosmetic dentist will refer you to a specialist who will be able to take care of the most basic problems and prepare the foundation for a successful cosmetic procedure.

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Smiling is contageus, it spreads happiness. It gives every one great feeling that make them smile too. Let alone that a smile of yours will state your personality and give you such a confidence and good feeling about yourself. Therefore having a good smile is a priceless plus, but this has to be supported by having great teeth. However nobody is perfect, not every one is born with good teeth. Sometimes having your teeth to be whitened, pocelain veneers and crown or dental implants is needed. Nowadays, cosmetic dentistry is becoming quite popular in order to get a dazzling healthy smile every one wants. Cosmetic dentistry procedure also help people to restore their missing tooth as a result of accident or such. You will get all you need in order to make your teeth better at New York Cosmetic Dentist.

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Cosmetic Dentistry Offers A Smile Makeover
Cosmetic dentistry comprises of dental procedures that are aimed at improving the overall aesthetics of your smile. A beautiful smile enhances the self-confidence and the personality of an individual. With the increasing media focus on ’smile’ and recent popular TV shows such as ‘Extreme Makeover’, wearing a stunning smile has suddenly become almost everybody’s covet. Further, the growing awareness towards dental health has many people flock to dental clinics where advanced dental care procedures are readily available. The recent development in the technology of dentistry has enabled dental surgeons to address an extensive range of challenges in the direction of dental surgery and treatment procedure. With the introduction of cosmetic dentistry, which is popularly known as wedding smile, smile makeover and even Hollywood smile, the dentists are now able to improve the overall aesthetics of smile that empowers you with an impressive personality.

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Bankrupt auto-parts maker Delphi Corp. is sliding deeper into financial trouble, raising doubts about its ability to survive as a stand-alone company, the Wall Street Journal reported today. Though the company is laboring to put together a reorganization plan, odds are increasing that the nation’s largest auto-parts maker instead will be liquidated, with some U.S. plants being taken over by its former parent company, General Motors Corp. Several financial hurdles loom in coming months: Delphi’s bankruptcy financing expires at year end, and there are indications that its current lenders may balk at renewing it. Its pension plan will need a large cash infusion or GM to take over some of it. The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. has already expressed concern about the growing possibility of the company’s liquidation.

After nearly 16 years of marriage and months of soul-searching, Dan Wahlberg and his wife decided to go their separate ways. The slow housing market has kept Anne Smith-Griggs (left) and Ralph Griggs in place while divorcing. This spring, Wahlberg’s wife filed for divorce. They hired attorneys and put their three-bedroom Paradise Hills house up for sale. [...] - [Read more]

United Airlines’ 6,500 pilots were notified yesterday that the airline intends to furlough about 950 of them by the end of 2009 as a result of plans to reduce the fleet by 100 aircraft to cope with surging oil prices, the Wall Street Journal reported today. Keith Rimer, the airline’s system chief pilot, said that because of the number of pilots on military and personal leaves, furlough notices will be sent to more than 1,400 of the airline’s least-senior pilots in order to cut the active roster by 950. The Air Line Pilots Association union is working with the company on ways to mitigate the number of involuntary furloughs.

General Motors Corp. announced further production cuts yesterday as well as sweeping new incentives on many 2008 models — a reversal of recent strategy and a fresh sign of how badly rising gasoline prices are hurting auto makers, the Wall Street Journal reported today. GM, Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler LLC have been trying for over two years to back away from heavy incentives, which eat into profit margins and tarnish brands in the eyes of some consumers. But a worsening of the slump in car and light-truck sales this month is forcing the Detroit companies to take difficult steps to halt sales declines. Through the first half of June, normally a strong period, U.S. auto sales were running at an annualized rate of about 12.5 million vehicles, according to J.D. Power & Associates. It was the lowest level for June in decades and a huge drop from the year-ago rate of 16.3 million vehicles.

Nellson Nutraceutical Inc. has filed a disclosure statement and chapter 11 liquidation plan outlining its procedure, endorsed by the creditors’ committee and first-lien lenders’ committee agent UBS AG, for paying back $255 million in outstanding debt the diet bar maker owes first-lien lenders, Bankruptcy Law360 reported yesterday. Other than the debt owed first-lien lenders, Nellson has principal obligations under an agreement with second-lien lenders totaling about $75 million. It also owes another $5 million to $7 million in unsecured debt, according to court documents.

Bankrupt fire truck maker American LaFrance LLC (AFL) has sued its former owner, Daimler Trucks North America LLC, alleging that Daimler breached agreements it entered into when it sold off American LaFrance’s assets, Bankruptcy Law360 reported yesterday. ALF’s complaint, filed June 19 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, also asks the court to disallow a claim of about $12 million filed by Daimler Trucks, formerly known as Freightliner LLC. Freightliner owned AFL from 1995 to 2005. According to the complaint, when Freightliner sold its ALF assets so that ALF could operate independently, it entered into two agreements: an asset purchase agreement and a transition services agreement in which it pledged to help ALF with the transition. During the transition, Freightliner attempted to undermine ALF by failing to disclose necessary information, interfering with ALF’s customer relationships and overcharging ALF for services, according to the complaint.

Whitehall Jewelers Holdings Inc. filed for bankruptcy yesterday, becoming the latest jewelry retailer to seek court protection as the sagging U.S. economy cuts into consumers’ discretionary spending, Reuters reported. The company, which operates stores under such names as Whitehall and Lundstrom, is seeking to sell itself by July 18, according to an affidavit from its CFO. Whitehall said that it operates 373 retail stores in 39 U.S. states, and employs 2,852 people. The company said that its store base includes 78 locations it bought in April from Friedman’s Inc, a jewelry retailer that sought bankruptcy protection earlier this year, and which later began liquidating. 

Modern Continental Construction Co., the largest contractor in Boston’s $15 billion “Big Dig” road and tunnel construction project, filed for bankruptcy protection yesterday, one business day after it was charged with liability in the project’s 2006 collapse, Reuters reported. Modern Continental said that it faced debts of $500 million to $1 billion with an estimated 200 to 999 creditors. Its assets totaled $100 million to $500 million. The U.S. Attorney’s office on Friday charged Modern Continental in federal court with knowingly using the wrong epoxy to suspend concrete anchors that failed in the 2006 tunnel ceiling collapse that a crushed a car and killed a woman passenge. If convicted, the Cambridge, Mass.-based company faces criminal fines of up to $500,000 for each of 49 counts, or a total of $24.5 million.