With summer weather officially here, many individuals are pausing to plan their golf holidays--and according to James Ellington golfer from Sarasota, planning the perfect golf vacation requires both foresight and flexibility. To illustrate what he means, Ellington highlights a recent article from CNN, which provides ten tips for those seeking to plan their golf getaways. Ellington has weighed in on the report, and on its recommendations, with a new statement to the press. "A golf outing can be a great way to relax, to stay active, to relieve some stress, and, of ...

On Monday, May 20, 2013, at 11:59 p.m., world-renowned Batman blockbuster film producer Michael Uslan joins media professionals Nicole Franklin and Giovanna Aguilar in the debut of their global webinar series, aimed at marketing-communications professionals, Midnight Media Capture: Storytelling with a Marketing Twist. Michael Uslan is the Executive Producer of two of the top-grossing movies in film history, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (2012) and THE DARK KNIGHT (2008), the latter capturing eight Oscar nominations, including Winner, Best Supporting Actor, and five People's ...

Dr. Parsa Zadeh, gummy smile surgeon, offers his patent-pending gum lift procedure to patients suffering from gummy smiles. A gummy smile is a condition in which a disproportionate amount of the patient's gum line shows when they smile, making the smile appear unbalanced. Dr. Zadeh's unique gummy smile treatment can fix even the most complicated or difficult to treat cases of gummy smile. What sets his gum lift procedure apart from those offered by other dentists is that he matches the surgical or cosmetic dental procedure with the cause of the patient's gummy smile, ...

The process for completing the placement of dental implants takes three visits to your implant dentist. You may require more if you are having bone grafted prior to implant placement. This is unique for every patient and will be determined by your dentist during your dental implant planning phase. Assuming you do not require bone grafting, your dental implant will be inserted during your first surgical appointment. To insert the dental implant, your dentist will need to drill a small hole into your jawbone into which the implant can be placed. Once your implant has been ...

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling recently that reinforces the rights of people stopped by police on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. On April 17, 2013, the Court ruled that police officers should have obtained a warrant before having blood forcibly drawn from a man suspected of DUI after he refused to give his consent to a BAC test. This issue has been the topic of widespread debate throughout the country in recent years. Some law enforcement agencies have argued that warrants should not be required due to the time-sensitive nature of the blood ...

Many Californians were breathing sighs of relief when federal bank regulatory agencies and a number of mortgage lenders reached a settlement agreement early this year. After federal investigations revealed years of mortgage abuse by lending institutions, a nationwide settlement is providing compensation to about 4 million victims -- homeowners who suffered losses from wrongful evictions, fraudulent foreclosures, robo-signing and other abuses. Nearly $4 billion is being distributed to borrowers who lost their homes to foreclosure during the years of 2008 through 2011. ...

Texting while driving is labeled the worst 21st-century driving hazard thus far. However, a new study conducted by researchers from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute suggests that drowsy driving is just as dangerous. The drowsy driving study The study involved the analysis of 100 different vehicles traversing within the Northern Virginia / Washington D.C. area. The study revealed some interesting information--approximately 20 percent of vehicle accidents were caused by fatigued drivers. Researchers conducting the study equipped each vehicle with inconspicuous ...

A recently proposed legislative bill would change the way that the State of New York views dogs that bite. State Senator Terry Gipson (D-Rhinebeck) introduced a bill in early April 2013 named for young Frankie Flora, a child from Hopewell Junction who was bitten and seriously injured by a dog several years ago. Gipson and other supporters of the proposal want to amend the current law that only allows a dog bite victim to recover damages if the animal has previously either bitten someone, been show to have "vicious propensities" or been labeled as "dangerous." ...

With recent projections putting consumer debt in the U.S. well over two trillion dollars, it is no surprise that many Americans struggle paying off debt. Those who struggle to make payments may begin to receive phone calls from creditors or debt collection agencies in attempts to receive payment. Although calls and other attempts to contact people to receive payment are allowed, some creditors and agencies cross the line, violating the law and using methods that qualify as illegal creditor harassment. Types of creditor harassment Federal and New York state laws ...

Many of us take for granted the ability to perform simple tasks until illness or injury takes away our capacity to things that were once routine. For example, hand function - the ability to grasp objects with the proper amount of pressure - is something that we all depend on every day. The loss of this ability can have a devastating effect on a person's independence and quality of daily life. According to a 2004 survey of tetraplegics all over the world, improvement of hand function was rated as one of the most important quality of life factors among those with spinal cord ...

With the attention the media has paid recently, the dangers of texting while driving should be well known. According to government statistics, engaging in this activity makes the driver 23 times more likely that he or she will be in a car accident. To add another poignant statistic on the heap, a new study, published in the journal Traffic Injury Prevention found that texting while driving is just as dangerous as driving drunk with a blood alcohol level of twice the legal limit. In the study, researchers from universities across the nation used driving simulators to ...

Over the last several years, traffic safety officials in Minnesota have been working hard to reduce the number of fatal accidents on the state's roads. Generally speaking, these officials have done well -- over the last 10 years, the number of traffic accident deaths in Minnesota has declined significantly. Unfortunately, this years-long downward trend came to an end in 2012. For the first time in five years, the number of traffic deaths in Minnesota was higher in 2012 than it was the year before. All told, 378 people were killed in Minnesota car accidents and motorcycle ...

In a trend that is gaining momentum throughout the country, a growing number of communities are establishing tiny parks in an effort to drive registered sex offenders out of town. The tactic takes advantage of laws that place residency restrictions on people convicted of certain sexual offenses, often barring offenders from living near schools, playgrounds and other places where children are likely to congregate. Strategy may be detrimental to public safety According to a recent article in the New York Times, some of these new playgrounds -- nicknamed "pocket ...

Eleven-year-old son Jacob Wetterling made national headlines after he was abducted at gunpoint in 1989 and never seen again. In the years following the abduction, Jacob's mother, Patty Wetterling, was instrumental in the widespread enactment of sex offender registration laws in the United States. In a recent interview, however, Wetterling explained her growing concerns about how these laws have evolved and the negative impact they may be having on public safety -- as well as on many of the individuals required to register as sex offenders. Given Wetterling's personal history, ...

Voters in Massachusetts voted in November 2012 to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes, but lawmakers are still working out the details of how to incorporate the reform into the state's existing regulatory structure. One issue that is likely to grow increasingly relevant for medical marijuana users in Massachusetts is the issue of drugged driving and how such charges are prosecuted in the Commonwealth. Massachusetts drugged driving law Massachusetts law provides that a driver can be charged with OUI for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence ...

For the third consecutive year, Houston attorney Brant Stogner of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend has been selected to the Texas Rising Stars listing as published by Super Lawyers magazine. No more than 2.5 percent of Texas lawyers under 40 or who have been in practice for 10 years or less are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive the honor of being named to the Rising Stars listing. A native Texan, Mr. Stogner is originally from El Campo, just south of Houston. He is a decorated academic and athlete, having played football ...

On April 1, 2013, Governor Cuomo signed legislation that will increase New York State's minimum wage (currently $7.25) over a three year period. The increases are as follows: - $8.00 on and after December 31, 2013; - $8.75 on and after December 31, 2014; and, - $9.00 on and after December 31, 2015. Employers should also be aware that when a state has a different minimum wage rate than under federal law, employers are obligated to pay the higher of the two rates. Since the Fair Labor Standards Act currently mandates a minimum wage rate of $7.25 per hour, employers ...

Legislation has been proposed in New Jersey that would make the installation of an ignition interlock device a mandatory penalty for all drivers convicted of drunk driving or refusing to take a breathalyzer. These devices are essentially breathalyzer machines integrated with a car's ignition system, which prevent drivers from starting the car if their blood alcohol concentration is higher than 0.05%. New Jersey's DUI laws already require the installation of ignition interlock devices for repeat offenders and first-time drunk drivers with a blood alcohol content of at ...

Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsboro Hotel offers nearby lodging to golfers and fans attending the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Men's Golf National Championship. The tournament will take place at Goose Pond Colony Golf Course in Scottsboro, AL from May 21-24, 2013. It will feature some of the best young golfers from across the country. Goose Pond Colony is a municipally owned resort located on the banks of the Tennessee River at Lake Guntersville, Alabama's largest lake. The Colony Course was rated 4 stars by Golf Digest in 2008-09. ...

The Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport Hotel (North, I-85) offers nearby lodging to guests attending Scott Antique Market shows. The shows are held at Atlanta Expo Center the second weekend of every month. Providing over 3300 exhibit booths, it is the world's largest monthly indoor antique show. For over 25 years, Scott Antique Markets has been "America's Favorite Treasure Hunt". Visitors will find anything from furniture, paintings, jewelry, watches, instruments, and much more. Upcoming 2013 Atlanta show dates include: - May 9-12, 2013 - June 6-9, 2013 - ...

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta N-Perimeter Mall Hotel in Sandy Springs, GA offers nearby lodging to cyclists and guests attending the 6th Annual Global Imports Sandy Springs Cycling Challenge. Part of the USA Southeast Crit Series' Speed Week, the race will take place May 5, 2013 in Sandy Springs, GA. This race is the final leg of the USA Southeast Crit Series Speed Week, with 7 races in 9 days. The series pays $150,000 in prize money to professional racers. Riders will be trying to qualify for the USA Crits Finals. Races will run from 8:45am-6pm. The ...

The Hilton Garden Inn Columbia South Carolina hotel (Northeast) announces their 1st Annual Mother's Day Buffet. Taking place on May 12, 2013 at the hotel's Great American Grill restaurant, the buffet will include: - Pasta and salad bar - Entrees, such as sauteed chicken in a smoked gouda cheese sauce - Carving station of Jack Daniels Glazed Ham - Scrumptious sides - Decadent desserts and more The Mother's Day Buffet is available from 11:00am-2:30pm; reservations are required. Costs, per person, are: $30.95 for adults, $27.95 for military, $25.95 for seniors, and ...

The 5th Annual Best App Ever Awards are now open for voting for Android applications in several categories including, Most Useful App, Best Business App and our category, Books and Reference. To vote for Spoon and the Moon go to: http://www.bestappever.com/android/v/book. Voting is open until May 15th, 2013. Full details and rules are available at http://www.bestappever.com/about/. Spoon and the Moon is a whimsical, adult fairytale. Once again, Wickedly Sisters created a wildly imaginative story full of humor, a twinge of tenderness and a heaping of unexpected turns. ...

Aphronze Architectural Design UK Ltd. (www.Aphronze.com) has been selected by the Jiachuang Group to design the Wanbo underground commercial development project. The project is located in the Panyu urban district of the southern end of Guangzhou in China, known as the Pearl River Delta. The Location Guangzhou (www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guangzhou) is one of the five central cities in China, which has an international commercial trading center, foreign affairs center, transportation center, as well as, Southern international shipping center. Wanbo Central Business ...

Bob Carter presented the 2013 Bob Carter Companies/William R. Simms Awards for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy to Marli Overgard and to Olivia and Carter Ries at the Association of Fundraising Professional's 50th International Conference in San Diego, California (www.afpnet.org). The awards, named in honor of AFP co-founder William R. Simms and sponsored by Bob Carter Companies LLC (www.bobcarterco.com), recognize outstanding service and commitment to the community through direct financial support, development of charitable programs, volunteering and leadership in ...