Zero tolerance. Anyone under the age of 21 who is caught driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol in North Carolina can be arrested and charged with underage DWI, provisional DWI or driving after consumption under 21. If you are asked to take a breath test and refuse to do so, North Carolina has allowed minors to be convicted of underage DWI simply for having the smell of alcohol on them. If you have any trace of illegal drugs in your system or if you blow a .01 (not a .08) you can be arrested and charged with underage impaired driving. You can be convicted of underage ...

Mainstream media has been aflutter with the announcement that energy companies like Consol Energy and Chevron Corp. have teamed with environmental groups like the Group Against Smog and Pollution to form the "Center for Sustainable Shale Development." (http://www.nbcnews.com/business/energy-firms-environmental-groups-agr ... -1C8975363). The "Center" is being billed in the media as an agreement between "some of the nation's biggest energy companies and environmental groups . . . on a voluntary set of standards for gas and oil fracking in the Northeast ...

While Londoners' hopes for a warm spring have seemingly been hit for six, the summer season of cricket that features a mouth-watering Ashes Test series between England and Australia nevertheless gets under way in London this week with games at both Lord's and the Oval. Weather pending, the first round of the LV County Championship Division One starts on Wednesday 17th April with Middlesex taking on newly promoted Derbyshire at Lord's while across town Surrey take on last year's runners-up Somerset at the Oval. There's no doubting that London's the place to be this summer ...

Followers of English football will no doubt be aware that the transfer window for the Premier League closed at the end of January, with clubs now unable to transfer players in until the end of the season. But people might not be quite so aware that they themselves are free to shop around and use 'transfers' from multiple pension funds at any time, when buying their pension annuity. Pension annuities have traditionally been a one-off purchase, which people buy to convert their pension fund savings into an income for life. However, with people changing jobs more often ...

There is no doubt that Yahoo's ability to spot "leadership and success" is a testament to its own dynamic "leadership and success". Take "THE FOUR-STAR DIET: Based Upon The Wisdom Of General Colin Powell & Other Ridiculously Brilliant Leaders" for example. The ink on this, now, "global sensation" was barely dry when Yahoo invited author, Laura J. Wellington, to take part in the makeover series "Style Studio with Rebecca Minkoff" hosted by Yahoo. "True influence and change causes chatter. It's the mark of being ...

NEW ORLEANS (April 14, 2013)—Drug-eluting stents can keep clogged leg arteries open, preventing amputation of the leg, suggests research being presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 38th Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans. "Peripheral arterial disease (or PAD) is becoming increasingly prevalent due to our aging population and the obesity and diabetes epidemics," said Robert A. Lookstein, M.D., FSIR, lead researcher and chief of interventional radiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, N.Y. "Many PAD patients are not candidates for surgery ...

NEW ORLEANS (April 14, 2013)—Using a tiny ball of ice, a minimally invasive interventional radiology treatment called cryoneurolysis safely short circuits chronic pain caused by nerve damage, according to data being presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 38th Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans. "Cryoneurolysis could have big implications for the millions of people who suffer from neuralgia, which can be unbearable and is very difficult to treat," said William Moore, M.D., medical director of radiology at Stony Brook University School of Medicine ...

NEW ORLEANS (April 14, 2013)—Frozen balls of ice can safely kill cancerous tumors that have spread to the lungs, according to the first prospective multicenter trial of cryoablation. The results are being presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 38th Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans. "Cryoablation has potential as a treatment for cancer that has spread to the lungs from other parts of the body and could prolong the lives of patients who are running out of options," said David A. Woodrum, M.D., Ph.D., an author of the study and interventional radiologist ...

NEW ORLEANS (April 14, 2013)—A new, minimally invasive treatment that tears microscopic holes in tumors without harming healthy tissue is a promising treatment for challenging cancers, suggests a preliminary study being presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 38th Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans. "Irreversible electroporation (or IRE) is a new way to attack cancer, using microsecond electrical pulses to kill cancer at the cellular level without damaging healthy tissue nearby. It may be especially beneficial in treating liver, lung, pancreatic ...

NEW ORLEANS (April 14, 2013)—Stenting reopens completely blocked bowel arteries, preventing damage and even death from a condition that causes individuals severe pain and leads to excessive weight loss, notes research being presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 38th Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans, La. "Stenting blocked mesenteric arteries saves lives," said Daniel A. Leung, M.D., program director of vascular interventional radiology for the Christiana Care Health System based in Wilmington, Del. "Open surgery has traditionally been the primary ...

Choosing the appropriate structure for a business in Maryland Article provided by McNamee, Hosea, Jernigan, Kim, Greenan & Lynch, P.A. Visit us at http://www.mhlawyers.com Many people dream of starting and owning a business; but oftentimes, they do not know what type of business entity to choose. There are several types of business entities for hopeful business owners to choose from -- the key is to select the one that is most appropriate for all involved. Weighing the pros and cons of each type of entity is a good idea for business owners because certain ...

U.S. Supreme Court issues two opinions on drug sniffing dog searches Article provided by Spring & Spring Visit us at http://www.springandspring.com The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a series of decisions recently regarding the legality of police searches which resulted from drug-detecting dog alerts and led to the arrest of a suspect. Under the Fourth Amendment, U.S. citizens have a right to privacy and are free from unreasonable searches and seizures. Police therefore cannot search people or their homes without a warrant or a person's consent to search for ...

Understanding the difference between SSI and SSDI Article provided by Smolich & Smolich Visit us at http://www.smolichlaw.com/ Despite using caution, there is always the possibility of an accident. Individuals who are seriously injured or disabled by an accident may be unable to continue working and providing for their families. Because of this unfortunately reality, everyone should be aware of their ability to obtain Social Security benefits. Knowing about Social Security benefits and how to apply for them can help you plan for a more secure financial future. Eligibility ...

The difference between probate and non-probate assets Article provided by Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation Visit us at http://www.wrightabshire.com/ When creating your estate plan, it is important to understand the plan's different components; specifically, the difference between probate and non-probate property. This is because a certain type of property -- non-probate property -- is not governed by your will at all and doesn't have to go through the probate process. What is probate? Probate is the court process through which the validity ...

DNA collection of arrestees an issue in U.S. Supreme Court case Article provided by William Foreman, P.C. Visit us at http://www.williamforemanpc.net When a person has been arrested for a serious crime, this person will be questioned extensively by investigators in an effort to gather more evidence against the individual. However, there are procedures in place to prevent police from stepping over the line when trying to obtain this information. If the officer violates the suspect's constitutional rights, it may lead to the exclusion of evidence. Some states have ...

How to stop sexual harassment at a New Jersey employer Article provided by Mark Law Firm, LLC Visit us at http://www.jmarklaw.com/ Sexual harassment can take many different forms. From gestures and constant jokes to inappropriate touching, it creates a hostile work environment. Employers must watch for signs and put in place reporting procedures to ensure a respectful work environment. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits sexual harassment, which is a form of sex discrimination. Title VII applies to many employers, including those with 15 or more employees, ...

Leslie MacColman has teamed up with Water Words That Work, LLC to offer English-to-Spanish translation services to nature protection and pollution control organizations that are active in ethnically diverse communities. Water Words' clients can now order bilingual press releases, advertisements, video scripts, web pages, brochures, signs, and other marketing materials in flawless Spanish. Water Words That Work, LLC charges clients a fixed rate of $.17 per English language word for translation services. Learn More: http://waterwordsthatwork.com/ "Spanish ...

Soccer fans everywhere will no doubt have followed with interest the scandals around match fixing in the sport that have surfaced over the past few months. While stories of corruption have rocked the world of professional international soccer, for one team of avid football fans they also provided a very interesting idea - wouldn't it be fun to turn the traditional football management game into a game where you are fixing matches instead? This is how the idea for Game Changer - The Football Fixing Game was born. Game Changer Games, the team developing the game came together ...

Education career opportunities provide excellent incomes, great benefits, and strong upward mobility potential, along with the chance to really make a difference. Denver's Society of Hispanic Human Resource Professionals (SHHRP), values education, embraces diversity, and has a stellar, 17-year history of creating venues to connect people of all backgrounds, with prime job opportunities. SHHRP's April 24th, Diversity in Education Job Fair will feature both Colorado and New Mexico school systems looking to secure employees for hundreds of jobs throughout their districts. ...

Construction defects in the building of homes and commercial buildings often result in significant, dangerous, toxic mold growth hidden inside homes and commercial buildings, according to Certified Mold Inspectors Phillip and Divine Fry, and Hank and Merley Taylor, who do mold inspection, testing, removal, and prevention in California, Arizona, USA nationwide, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Mold-causing building construction defects can be caused by architect design errors; contractor failure to follow the architect's blueprints; untrained ...

Philadelphia 76er's agile forward-guard, Dorell Wright, has channeled his on-court drive and determination into the commitment of his D. Wright Way Foundation to inspire the upward mobility of today's youth, partnering with UNCF (United Negro College Fund), the nation's largest and most effective minority education organization to create the KB3 Scholarship Fund. The scholarship, named for Wright's childhood friend, the late Khelcy Barrs, III, will assist graduating high school seniors who face difficult challenges that threaten their aspirations to pursue and attain a ...

University of Houston (UH) Hispanic studies department chair Ana Bencomo was awarded a Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Grant to research how a young generation of Mexican writers are reporting narco-violence through a certain journalistic genre known as chronicle (crónicas). During her yearlong stay as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar, Bencomo will teach courses on the Mexican journalistic chronicle genre at the University of Guadalajara. She will have access to periodicals, newspapers and weekly magazines that would not be available to her otherwise. Additionally, she will interview ...

Community Green Energy, LLC. and Alternative Utility Services, Inc., announced today that they will be present to discuss Municipal Energy Aggregation and the resulting renewable energy benefits, options and solutions at the New Jersey Conference of Mayors Spring Conference on Thursday, April 25 and Friday April 26, 2013. They will be at Booth #219. Municipal Energy Aggregation allows communities to aggregate the electric loads of all the residents to choose their electric supply including renewable energy components to support the community's sustainability goals. ...

Two years ago, Contemporary pianist Donovan Johnson started "Enlightened Piano Radio" as a platform for musicians in his genre. Little did he know that soon, the radio station would be making waves in the International piano composers community. With a roster of almost 70 pianists worldwide, "Enlightened Piano Radio" continues to make it's way forward in a world where the importance of modern piano music seems to be on a downslide. Currently "Enlightened Piano Radio" offers much more than just free streaming to it's audiences. There are ...

Ninety-three-year-old Sarasota artist Harold Lapointe recently held his first local art exhibition at American Classic Car Sales in Sarasota, Florida. Lapointe's colorful sunsets, marine scenes and portraits were displayed amid rare classic cars and sexy muscle cars in the 21,000-square-foot dealership. The exhibition was part of a surprise birthday party for Larry Gilliland, a co-owner of American Classic Car Sales. "I'm a great fan of Harold's work," said Gilliland's wife and co-owner Marcy Gilliland, who organized the event. A longtime winter resident ...