Rising numbers of criminal exonerations point to frequent mistakes Article provided by Law Office of Pettlon & Ginie Visit us at http://www.treypettlonlaw.com According to the National Registry of Exonerations, there were a record number of exonerations in 2013 in the U.S., the highest number since the organization began tracking them nearly 25 years ago. When a person convicted of a crime is later found to be innocent, he or she may be exonerated -- cleared of the charges and the blame. Unfortunately, by the time a person has been exonerated, he or she may ...

"Compassionate Allowances" program can speed up SSDI benefits Article provided by Bartels Law Firm Visit us at http://www.bartelslawfirm.com The wait for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits can be excruciating. Every day that passes increases your worry about paying your bills, keeping up with your house payments, covering your medical expenses and having food on the table for your family. Sadly, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has such a backlog of cases that it may take months or even years ...

Investors optimistic about Queens real estate Article provided by Pearlman, Apat, Futterman, Sirotkin & Seinfeld, LLP Visit us at http://www.queensnyrealestatelawyers.com For years, the real estate markets in Manhattan and Brooklyn have seen better growth than the market in Queens. One recent report indicates, however, that the Queens real estate market saw significant gains in 2013 and should remain strong throughout 2014. Indeed, as prices in Manhattan and Brooklyn continue to increase, experts believe that buyers will continue to consider Queens an attractive ...

With ENDA stalled lawmakers seek executive action against discrimination Article provided by Caskey & Holzman Visit us at http://www.caskeyholzman.com California has been a longtime leader in extending basic rights to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals. Along with 20 other states, California has policies and laws prohibiting sexual-orientation discrimination. Sexual harassment is a serious matter in any workplace, no matter who is being targeted or what the sexual identity of the victim. However, even in 2014, there is no national legal framework ...

Latinva Dance Fitness introduces Latinva Cardio Cha Cha Rhythms at Spectrum Athletic Clubs, 51 Peninsula Center, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90275 on Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. What is Cha Cha Dance? Cha Cha dance originated from Cuba. It is a dynamic and energetic dance, and is also a vigorous aerobic dance exercise that is excellent for posture and coordination. Cha Cha is an effective calorie buster as you naturally build strength and increase your fitness level. Hip movement in Cha Cha comes at the end of every step...the knees are slightly bent so that ...

After the 18 March, 2014, release of the first successful and highly reliable verification of the (Linde) Inflation cosmological theory, HM King of Bosnia and All of Illyria (titular) Mensur Omerbashich (PhD theoretical geophysics, UNB Canada, 2003) has made the precedence claim for scientific confirmation of the Multiverse - the core requirement of the (Linde) Inflation. Namely, the Linde Inflation requires infinite vacuum-energy (filling the space beyond our known universe) for any, including our known universe to come into being. Therefore, as most cosmologists now ...

San Diego Spirits Festival 2014 takes place Friday-Sunday, August 22-24 at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier. The three-day weekend begins with an Industry Gala benefitting The Museum of the American Cocktail. MOTAC celebrates the American cocktail and develops its craft, field, and market through exhibits, programming, and a range of media. SDSF, now in its sixth year, is a nationally acclaimed celebration of cocktail and culinary culture that promotes the spirits and related industries, showcases its leading professionals, and highlights the cocktail and culinary ...

Bio-Synthesis is pleased to introduce Andrei Laikhter as its new Chief Scientific Officer. Dr. Laikhter received his PhD in 1987 from Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences. He worked at University of Delaware in 1993 and University of Virginia 1994-1996. From 1999-2008, he worked at Integrated DNA Technology Inc, starting as a Senior Scientist and working up to the Vice-President of Chemistry Research. Dr. Laikhter has spent the last 6 years as the Chief Scientific Officer at Chemgenes Corporation. He comes to Bio-Synthesis with a vast amount ...

Award-winning author Kelli A. Wilkins is announcing the release of two new romances in the next two months. "Wilderness Bride" will be released on April 6 from Amber Quill Press, and "Dangerous Indenture" is set for release by Medallion Media Group on May 5, 2014. "I'm thrilled to have two books debuting this spring," says Kelli. "Although both books are historical romances, they take place in very different settings. Michelle, the heroine from "Wilderness Bride" impersonates a stranger's mail-order bride in the wilds of the ...

Managing employee time and attendance is flexible and elegant with the new Virtual TimeClock 14 release available today from Redcort Software Inc. Virtual TimeClock 14 provides a streamlined and modernized user experience that makes using Virtual TimeClock easier than ever. Powerful new administrative features facilitate monitoring time worked and editing employee timecards. "Virtual TimeClock 14 received a front to back interface update that makes it sleek and modern while remaining completely familiar for our existing users," explained Keith DeLong, CEO of ...

Single women who prefer younger men are invited to compete for the title of Miss Cougar America 2014 at the American Cougar Convention, Saturday, May 10, 2014, 8pm, at Opera Ultra Lounge, 3 blocks from the White House, at 1400 I Street, Washington DC. The Convention begins at 8pm with the Keynote Address: Younger Men/Older Women: The Ideal Combination. Cubs (younger men) in attendance will select one Cougar to win the title of Miss Cougar America, who will win a free berth on the Cougar Cruise to Mexico, October 24-27, 2014. To be eligible she must be legally single, ...

SkyGolf, maker of SkyCaddie the #1 rated and most trusted Rangefinder in Golf, today announced it will give a dozen FREE golf balls to its SkyCaddie Members to experience the tour performance and distance of the new Bridgestone golf balls. SkyGolf enjoys one of the largest and fastest growing online communities of golf enthusiasts and discerning consumers in the game. Premium brands such as Bridgestone see our membership as the trendsetters and influencers they seek to use their products. This joint promotion creates the perfect WIN-WIN-WIN for SkyCaddie, Bridgestone, ...

Arizona-based Vitanya Wellness Centers has developed a proactive approach to wellness by supporting the immune system and allowing a person to activate the body's innate ability to heal itself. One hundred million adults live in chronic pain, according to a 2011 report from the prestigious Institute of Medicine, an arm of the National Academy of Sciences. The implications for our society are huge, including the economic burdens. With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, affordable health care is on the mind of many Americans. Health care professionals at ...

A revolutionary grocery list app: Tomatoes Imagine a grocery list that gives product suggestions as you add items to it. And the more you use this list, the better these suggestions get. That is what Tomatoes does. It helps you create your list in a shorter time. And, as you keep using the app, it will remember your preferences and offer better suggestions overtime. "People create grocery lists for them not to forget what to buy. This is a time consuming process and sometimes you forget to add a couple of products in your list. Tomatoes saves you time and ...

R. K. Redding Construction (RKR) Project Manager Casey Pollard has been selected by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America to serve on its national Leadership Council Steering Committee for a three-year term from 2014-17. Casey also serves on the Board of Directors for AGC Georgia Chapter and as the Chairman of the AGC Georgia Young Leadership Program. "I am honored that my colleagues at AGC have recognized my contributions to the organization by naming me to this committee," said Pollard. "I'm looking forward to serving in this leadership ...

March 25, is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. CP is the most common childhood disability! The NAPA Center in Los Angeles offers treatment and hope to children and their families dealing with CP and other neurological disorders. The demand for their services has grown immensely in the past few years and necessitated a move earlier this month to accommodate more families with more space and additional therapy and treatment options. In 2013 alone, families traveled from all over California, across the United States and internationally from Australia, Armenia, Singapore, Hong ...

Execflyer Air Charter are pleased to announce that they will be working alongside Pinnacle Risk Management to ensure that all aircraft and helicopter movements to, from and in country will be subject to rigorous analysis in order to maintain client safety and security whilst in Brazil. With many global firms attending and hosting clients at the World Cup it remains a priority to enforce stringent risk assessment and on going close protection where required. "Safety is always our top priority when flying our valued clients, whether that be a short internal hop by helicopter ...

Respected Family Law attorney Richard R. Orsinger, name partner in the boutique firm of McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, L.L.P., has been selected to receive the Texas Bar Foundation's prestigious Dan Rugeley Price Memorial Award. Mr. Orsinger was chosen as the 2014 recipient because of his "demonstrated dedication to the Bar and service to the public with the same commitment, dedication and zeal which defined Dan Price's life and work. He exemplifies the qualities of an accomplished legal writer and researcher, a talented and dedicated practicing ...

Woodbury University (www.woodbury.edu) today announced the formation of a groundbreaking advanced degree program in Media for Social Justice. Students in the two-year M.A. program - which will reside in the university's School of Media, Culture and Design -- will learn how to create and leverage media for social change. The program, accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), will welcome its first cohort in September 2014. Throughout the two-year program, students will explore their commitment to social justice, develop skills in transmedia production ...

BLOW introduces the BLOW Hookah, a revolutionary electronic vapor system that is intended to replicate the hookah lounge experience with the ease and sophistication of an E-Pen at this year's Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas on March 24-26, 2014. The BLOW Hookah utilizes a smoke, tar and toxin free liquid in a flameless, charcoal-free device that is unhampered by the maintenance and mess that typically accompanies traditional hookahs. The clean user experience makes it perfect for any venue. The BLOW Hookah comes standard with a hookah base, ...

Samantha Moehling, Interior Designer for Renovations Group, Inc. was honored as an "Employee of the Year" by the Milwaukee Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), the area's leading home improvement and remodeling industry resource. Each year, the Milwaukee Chapter of NARI honors up to three individuals of their member companies with this coveted recognition. Recipients not only perform admirably, but also go above and beyond their job description day after day. "Samantha has done an amazing job this past year promoting ...

Starting April 1, 2014, SHIFT Freight - a cutting-edge asset-light LTL carrier that's dedicated to changing the way companies think about freight - is drastically expanding its reach into the northeastern United States, stretching its footprint by 30 percent. Since recently founded in August of 2013, SHIFT has been aggressively working on extending its operations to introduce their innovative offerings to third party logistics (3PL) partners across the country. Over the past six months, the carrier's hundreds of national customers have requested SHIFT's expansion to ...

Benjamin Steinberg makes an electrifying debut as young Jake Peralta in the upcoming season finale of the critically acclaimed comedy, "Brooklyn Nine-Nine". The episode will be the first finale for the Emmy Award Winning Comedy and will have Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) trying to take down a civic leader. Before making his buzz-worthy appearance on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine", Ben as appeared on various projects across the television and digital spectrum including writing and producing several viral online projects. At age 11, Steinberg, a Calabasas native ...

Preh Inc. is delivering what amounts to three control systems for the new BMW. All systems were developed at the global company's headquarters in Bad Neustadt, Germany. Technical solutions that have already proven themselves in other BMW models include the iDrive Touch Controller and the Driving Experience Control. The center stack control system, equipped with a fine black panel finish, now literally ensures a new luster for audio and climate functions. Control systems with a high-quality look and feel in the interior--visibly and tangibly--enhance the claim of technical ...

The Wallwork Group, a national surface engineering specialist serving advanced sectors in the engineering industry, has appointed Mike Jarvis director of engineering. Responsible for the introduction of new technology, energy management and environmental systems he will oversee new development on four UK sites. "Heat treatment is a core activity for Wallwork, with micro-fine surface coating, bespoke and batch vacuum brazing and the research and development of new processes all making an increasing contribution," Mike explained. "The technology of surface ...