Driver fatigue is now suspected as a contributing factor in a deadly trucking accident that recently left two dead in southwestern Missouri. According to a report from the Associated Press, the driver of the truck involved in the accident has since been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter stemming from the two fatalities. Specifically, the trucking accident occurred on U.S. 60 when the truck driven by the accused crashed into two other vehicles that were stopped behind a second truck at a traffic light - sandwiching the two smaller vehicles between the ...

When most people hear "DWI," certain things images come to mind, like a swerving driver pulled over by a flashing blue light, someone standing on the road walking the line while taking a field sobriety test, a strong aroma of alcohol, maybe some slurred speech. While all of those things might be true for DWI/DUI charges based on the presence of alcohol, not all DWI cases are the same. In Texas - and across the country - it is possible to be charged with DWI without drinking a drop of alcohol. The law Chapter 49 of the state's penal code (the chapter governing ...

For many families, there are clear signs that a loved one is no longer able to live independently. Injuries and illnesses may develop that require more attention than family members can provide. Once the decision has been made to place the individual into a nursing home, the attention shifts to finding the facility that can offer a loved one the care that he or she needs. When selecting a nursing home, there are many issues that family members will need to address as they review each facility, including location and costs. However, family members will want to do additional ...

Atlanta experienced several wrong-way crashes in 2012, and Georgia authorities are examining methods to reduce these scary and often tragic auto accidents. Someone who is hurt by a wrong-way driver may be able to obtain compensation to help with his or her recovery from the accident through a personal injury lawsuit. Wrong-way crash statistics At the end of 2012, the National Transportation Safety Board reported the results of an investigation into wrong-way crashes across the nation. According to an NTSB fact sheet, the agency studied 1,566 fatal wrong-way accidents ...

The bankruptcy lawyers in Orlando, Clark & Washington, would like to discuss how many parents of Olympic athlete children find themselves in difficult financial situations. Even if child makes it to the Olympics and becomes famous, the debt their family incurs often leads them to file for bankruptcy. Such was the case for Gabby Douglas, Ryan Lochte and Lolo Jones, all internationally recognized Olympic medalists. Orlando bankruptcy attorneys, Clark & Washington, note that the main causes for the mounting debt are the expenses that families are forced to pay to keep ...

The Atlanta bankruptcy attorneys, Clark & Washington, want to remind residents that there are several types of bankruptcy. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are the chapters that will apply to most individuals and businesses, and they differ in many respects. It's these differences that people need to be aware of. Chapter 11 typically only applies to businesses that meet specific requirements, or abnormally complex consumer cases. Therefore, the Atlanta bankruptcy attorneys, Clark & Washington, recommend Chapter 7 or 13 for most of their clients. In any event, filing for ...

The Atlanta shredding firm, A Shred Ahead, would like to take a moment to remind homeowners and businesses to shred their dated tax documents. Many people simply discard these papers in the garbage, assuming there is no way they could ever be a victim of identity theft. The company notes that not all data should be tossed, however. Although it happens to just a small percentage of people, the IRS performs many audits every year. In the (unfortunate) event that this happens to you, you will want to be prepared for it. The only way to do this the right way is by having all ...

The Atlanta moving firm, A.C. White, is more than excited to announce the successful completion of one of their biggest relocation projects to date. The Atlanta moving company recently was assigned the substantial job of moving FABRIC.com's headquarter location, which included a massive warehouse. Being as they are the largest distributor of fabric in the country, the sheer size of the operation is indeed impressive. The new location is 225,000 sq. ft.; the Atlanta moving firm had to move the company's entire inventory from Marietta to Canton, a feat they accomplished in ...

At Topper Worldwide, our team remembers what it was like to be in high school. In the fall, nothing was as important as prom. Winning the game, voting for the queen and your date for the dance was all consuming. Parents can help their high school students remember the night forever by hiring an Atlanta limo service to make sure students get their safely. With a professional Atlanta limo, parents can rest assured that the chauffeur will not be distracted by friends or the excitement of the night. Many accidents, especially involving teenagers, happen because of distracted ...

Team Pest USA, a premier Atlanta pest control firm, would like to discuss what happens to mosquitoes in the off-season. Often considered one of the most annoying pests, mosquitoes can also carry nasty diseases with them as well. Thus, many people are relieved for winter as this is when most bugs disappear. Contrary to popular belief,, these pests do not simply die off when cold weather approaches. Like many other warm climate species, mosquitoes take refuge and hibernate during the winter. This is why mosquito problems come as a surprise during the spring and early summer ...

When ants begin invading your house, it's hard not to just run to the store and pick up some form of ant spray, but Atlanta pest control company North Fulton Pest Solutions wants you to know that could make the situation worse. Many ant sprays are repellents, which seems like a good idea, right? Repel the ants away from your house. Wrong. Ant repellents can cause lone ants or groups of ants to form a new colony after they are cut off from their queen. Then, you are suddenly fighting two ant colonies instead of just one. That's why Termidor is different. It kills ...

Greyden Press wants writers to enter completed, unpublished manuscripts online in the company's first book contest. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: fiction, non-fiction, and children's books. All ages are welcome to compete, kids to adults. The first 50 authors who enter--that's 50 in each category--will be eligible for the Grand Prize worth over $3,000, which includes 50 printed copies of the Grand Prize winner's books or 25 printed copies of his or her book plus free e-book conversion. Authors who miss eligibility for the Grand Prize will win a Recognized ...

Small Press Department, Barnes and Noble, Inc. reviewed and placed an order for 'The Ghost of Whispering Willow' by Amanda M. Thrasher, allowing category buyer to purchase the title for their stores. Great news for the non-traditional press, founded by authors. 'The Ghost of Whispering Willow' is a ghost mystery, non-gender specific, reading grade level sixth to eighth grade, and contains characters based on real people. This is Thrasher's third title reviewed and purchased by the Small Press Department over time, 'Mischief in the Mushroom Patch' and 'A Fairy Match ...

Dodd Frank101 a firm of professionals specializing in white collar bounties and internal investigations involving publicly traded companies announces for the year 2012 (www.DoddFrank101.com). During 2012, Dodd Frank 101 conducted internal investigations and/or forensic analysis of more than 120 publicly traded companies involved in domestic and international securities related matters involving issuers, intermediaries, banks, broker dealers, transfer agents, accountants, lawyers and stock promoters. In the past eighteen months, the firm filed bounty claims representing ...

Brenda Hamilton, a securities attorney and founder of Hamilton & Associates has been honored as a Top 1 Percent LinkedIn Subscriber. LinkedIn.com reports that Ms. Hamilton's profile was in the top 1 percent of all profiles for 2012. Ms. Hamilton attributes the rating to the law firm's leading role in representing microcap issuers in SEC investigations and DTC matters, and for its securities-related blog www.Securitieslawyer101.com, which focuses on securities law, going public transactions and issues affecting the microcap securities markets. Brenda Hamilton oversees ...

Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. – As the body ages, the physical effects are notable; wrinkles in the skin appear, physical exertion becomes harder. But there are also less visible processes going on. Inside aging brains there is another phenomenon at work, which may contribute to age-related brain defects. In a paper [http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nn.3368] published in the journal Nature Neuroscience CSHL Associate Professor Joshua Dubnau [http://www.cshl.edu/Faculty/dubnau-joshua.html] and colleagues show that so-called "jumping genes," or transposons, increase in abundance and ...

Breast cancers that lack estrogen receptors are more difficult to treat than ER+ cancers. Research presented at the AACR Annual Meeting 2013 demonstrates an investigational drug, Paragazole, that makes triple-negative breast cancer cells express estrogen receptors, and that increases the sensitivity of these cells to chemotherapy. "Basically what we're trying to do is use triple-negative breast cancer models to develop targeted drugs for treatment. Paragazole is an especially exciting candidate," says Jennifer Diamond, MD, investigator at the University of Colorado Cancer ...

Catalysis may initiate almost all modern industrial manufacturing processes, but catalytic activity on solid surfaces is poorly understood. This is especially true for the cellulase enzymes used to release fermentable sugars from cellulosic biomass for the production of advanced biofuels. Now, researchers with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) through support from the Energy Biosciences Institute (EBI) have literally shed new light on cellulase catalysis. Using an ultrahigh-precision visible light microscopy technique called PALM – for Photo-Activated ...

Michael Woods m_woods@acs.org 504-670-4707 (New Orleans Press Center, April 5-10) 202-872-6293 American Chemical Society New 'transient electronics' disappear when no longer needed NEW ORLEANS, April 8, 2013 — Scientists today described key advances toward practical uses of a new genre of tiny, biocompatible electronic devices that could be implanted into the body to relieve pain or battle infection for a specific period of time, and then dissolve harmlessly. These "transient electronics," described here at the 245th National Meeting & Exposition of the American ...

Michael Woods m_woods@acs.org 504-670-4707 (New Orleans Press Center, April 5-10) 202-872-6293 American Chemical Society Natural soil bacteria pump new life into exhausted oil wells NEW ORLEANS, April 8, 2013 — Technology that enlists natural soil bacteria as 21st century roughnecks now is commercially available and poised to recover precious oil remaining in thousands of exhausted oil wells, according to a scientist who spoke here today. His report on a process termed microbially enhanced oil recovery (MEOR) was part of the 245th National Meeting & Exposition ...

Michael Woods m_woods@acs.org 504-670-4707 (New Orleans Press Center, April 5-10) 202-872-6293 American Chemical Society Understanding climate science: A scientist's responsibility to communicate with the public NEW ORLEANS, April 8, 2013 — With global climate change and the prospect of another record-hot summer on the minds of millions of people, experts have gathered here today to encourage scientists to take a more active role in communicating the topic to the public, policy makers and others. The symposium, "Understanding Climate Science: A Scientist's ...

Michael Woods m_woods@acs.org 504-670-4707 (New Orleans Press Center, April 5-10) 202-872-6293 American Chemical Society Global leaders of $3.5 trillion enterprise gathering for 2 days of talks NEW ORLEANS, April 8, 2013 — Top leaders in chemistry — a $760 billion annual enterprise in the United States and $3.5 trillion worldwide — are gathering here today to consider a formula for ensuring the future success of the scientists whose work touches 96 percent of all the world's manufactured goods. The special symposium titled "Vision 2025: How to Succeed in ...

Michael Woods m_woods@acs.org 504-670-4707 (New Orleans Press Center, April 5-10) 202-872-6293 American Chemical Society Egyptian wedding certificate key to authenticating controversial Biblical text NEW ORLEANS, April 8, 2013 — A scientist who helped verify authenticity of the fabled Gospel of Judas today revealed how an ancient Egyptian marriage certificate played a pivotal role in confirming the veracity of inks used in the controversial text. The disclosure, which sheds new light on the intensive scientific efforts to validate the gospel, was made here ...

Protecting against aging at the molecular level High fidelity DNA replication during each cycle of cell division is required to maintain genomic stability and prevent chromosomal mutations and rearrangements that can cause disease and aging. Mutations in ATRX, a gene that encodes a protein that participates in DNA replication, are associated with X-linked mental retardation, various cancers, and developmental disorders, but the cellular functions of ATRX are still unclear. In this issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, researchers led by Nathalie Bérubé at the ...

High fidelity DNA replication during each cycle of cell division is required to maintain genomic stability and prevent chromosomal mutations and rearrangements that can cause disease and aging. Mutations in ATRX, a gene that encodes a protein that participates in DNA replication, are associated with X-linked mental retardation, various cancers, and developmental disorders, but the cellular functions of ATRX are still unclear. In this issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, researchers led by Nathalie Bérubé at the University of Western Ontario report on the effects ...