New technologies lead to new dangers on our nation's highways Article provided by Noel M. Ferris Visit us at http://www.noelmferris.net Over the past decade, cell phones have become an essential tool for people in nearly every walk of life. While these devices definitely have their benefits, they are also responsible for the emergence of a significant threat on our nation's highways: distracted driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,092 people were killed and an additional 419,000 people were injured in motor vehicle accidents ...

Rhode Island divorce: basic family law considerations Article provided by Law Office of Hoopis & Hoopis Visit us at http://www.hoopisandhoopis.com When a couple plans to divorce in Rhode Island, the parties must address several legal topics that go beyond the relationship, itself. For example, litigants must assess property division, child custody and visitation, child support and other similar issues if they are applicable to the end of the marriage. Jurisdiction The first step in the process concerns jurisdiction. In Rhode Island, divorce proceedings ...

Guilty until proven innocent? Article provided by Kenneth L. Baritz & Associates, P.C. Visit us at http://www.baritzlaw.com In the 2002 movie Minority Report, Tom Cruise's character, police Chief John Anderton, leads Washington D.C.'s "Pre-crime" unit that uses a trio of gifted humans ("Pre-cogs") to see the future and prevent crime before it actually happens. The Pre-cogs are trusted so implicitly in the year 2054 A.D. that future criminals are punished for crimes they supposedly would have committed before being stopped by police. While ...

Young drivers more likely to use cellphones while behind the wheel Article provided by Goicoechea Law Offices Visit us at http://www.lawnorthwest.com/ To the parents of teenage children, the results from a national survey of drivers regarding cellphone use while on the road should come as no surprise. According to the research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more young drivers are involved in motor vehicle accidents while distracted behind the wheel. In addition, a large proportion of younger drivers answer phone calls while they ...

Adequate savings the key to financial wellness Article provided by Ferguson Scarbrough Hayes Hawkins & DeMay, PA Visit us at http://www.fspa.net No one ever plans to go into bankruptcy. To the contrary, a significant number of bankruptcies can be traced back to unexpected life events, like a job loss, divorce or illness. When these crises hit, the combination of interrupted income and added expenses can be financially devastating. When events like these happen, having a robust emergency savings account can mean the difference between weathering the storm ...

After foreclosure, "zombie titles" may haunt homeowners for years Article provided by Caldwell & Kearns, P.C. Visit us at http://www.caldwellkearns.com Six years after the collapse of the U.S. real estate market, thousands of homeowners across the country are discovering that they are still on the hook for houses they thought had been foreclosed upon years ago. According to a recent Reuters report, these so-called "zombie titles" are wreaking havoc on the lives of homeowners nationwide, resulting in garnished wages, lawsuits and even threats ...

Struggling with student loans? Bankruptcy may help Article provided by Enderton & Mathews, LLC Visit us at http://www.emlegal.net/ Since the recession began in 2008, many Americans have drastically reduced the amount of debt that they carry. However, there is one exception: student loans. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, there is $956 billion in outstanding student loan debt--an increase of almost 20 percent from the beginning of 2012 until the end. As it has been difficult for many students to find gainful employment following graduation, ...

What happens to those unable to make health care decisions? Article provided by Gemma Law Office, P.C. Visit us at http://www.gemmalawoffice.com It can be very difficult for a person to think about making an estate plan. Dealing with what happens after passing away can lead some to feel that their time is almost over. They may think that they do not have enough assets to pass down, and believe that an estate plan is not necessary for their situation. However, each person will have different wishes for what happens at the end of his or her life. Without having ...

Take steps to keep your divorce from jeopardizing your finances Article provided by Donelson Ciancio & Grant, P.C. Visit us at http://www.colodivorceattorneys.com Going through a divorce is never easy and, for many, it can be financially devastating. Many marriages end in divorce and, in Colorado, it is no different. While reasons for the high rates vary, most people going through divorce proceedings are in danger of jeopardizing their financial well-being. Financial tips for divorce During and following your divorce, there are a number of tips to follow ...

Despite the rise of digital media, business cards remain a big piece of the marketing puzzle. Business cards continue to circulate because they provide an easy way to pass along complete contact information on the go. But the old school standard black text on a white background no longer impresses hot prospects or promising contacts. To stand out in a web based world, business card designs need to be inspired and memorable. Many professionals focus on basic design elements, such as fonts and taglines, but they stop short of exploring all of the possibilities. Fortunately, ...

TheHub.fm solves a conundrum that's plagued concert-goers since the dawn of time: You love the music, but you also want to support the artist by picking up a t-shirt ... just not enough to wait an hour in line after the show. So what do you do? Just in time for SXSW music week, there's an app for that. TheHub.fm is an e-commerce mobile platform for bands to sell their merchandise, with a perk: Fans can use the app to browse and buy merch during a live concert and pick up their purchase during or after the show. While picking up the merchandise in person is a choice, ...

Atlanta, GA-based Innerwall Company, LLC began in 2005 to provide professional shop drawing services to both contractors and manufacturers in the metal cladding industry. Clients benefit from increased quality and a significant cost savings over hiring an employee in-house. Innerwall staff provides a quality product, prompt customer service and excellent communication. To get a quote quickly for shop drawings or other drafting related services, visit http://www.innerwallco.com. With experience in over 1,200 shop drawings - Innerwall Company is the leader in drafting ...

B2B Soft, a business-to-business software company specializing in retail management for the wireless/cellular retail industry, is pleased to announce its participation at Verizon's New England Indirect Wireless Dealer Kickoff held at the MGM Grand Hotel at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, CT, on February 5th, 2013. Over 100 area dealers, regional Verizon account managers and as well as industry vendors met to discuss sales strategies, Verizon's new prepaid plans and the current state of the wireless industry. A Verizon valued vendor, B2B Soft participated in kicking off 2013 ...

SPEC Engineering has successfully completed the startup phase of Ridgeland Fiber's new manufacturing facility. SPEC signed on to the project at inception and provided, design engineering, planning, custom equipment manufacturing, electrical and controls integration and complete system installation. SPEC provided complete design-build services for the new grinding, blending, and packaging facility with 32 MM lb./yr. nameplate capacity. The facility was designed to meet GFSI, SQF FSSC 22000, ISO22000 and BRC food safety design and specifications. The 18 month project ...

Russo's New York Pizzeria is excited to announce the launch of their new gluten-free frozen pizza line (Chef Anthony Russo's) into the retail market. Pizzas are now available in more than 1,000 grocery stores across the nation. Chef Anthony Russo's new gluten-free pizzas are hand-topped with premium toppings, fresh vegetables, organic Sicilian extra virgin olive oil, and 100 percent mozzarella cheese. The idea to introduce the pizza line stemmed from Anthony Russo and his R&D team's discovery of the lack of flavor in Gluten Free offerings and the continued growth ...

The WineStation is the world's first automated temperature-controlled, wine dispensing and preservation system, providing a serving solution and unique try before you buy opportunity for both the discerning to novice wine consumers. For the first time, guests are able to experience, using the WineStation, a broad range of featured wines in taste, half or full glass options invoking a memorable exploration and experience. The Thermo-Electric cooling system and 60 day preservation capabilities of the WineStation assure that each wine is pristine in taste with every pour. ...

Excel Software announced OfficeProtect 2.0 to protect Microsoft Office documents with a secure software license. Using OfficeProtect with either QuickLicense or AppProtect, a user-editable Excel spreadsheet is converted into a protected application (EXE on Windows or APP on Mac). OfficeProtect now supports two protection models, the VBA Bound License and Encrypted XLSM. A VBA Bound License uses password protected VBA code to bind an Office document to the QuickLicense runtime file. The Encrypted XLSM approach allows an Excel spreadsheet to be distributed as an application ...

ABME Corporation has announced the launching of a comprehensive Internet Tax Information Portal. DoTax.com provides all of the information and forms required for everyday folks to get their taxes done in their own homes. No need to pay for accountant tax services, if they are really not warranted. DoTax.com offers factual information for the taxpayer, so they can make the determination if they could do their own taxes. At least all of their questions will be answered, and if they do need a tax professional, they will know how to have everything in order to reduce costs. ...

Calvert Laboratories and Particle Sciences, two leading companies in their respective fields of preclinical toxicology and drug product formulation, announced today that they have joined forces to offer a streamlined solution to expedite preclinical drug development activities. Many of today's new compounds face significant formulation issues and these challenges often delay entry into preclinical testing, slowing the advancement of the overall program. This partnership aims to alleviate these challenges by aligning formulation and preclinical experts, enabling them to ...

SearStone, a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community being developed in Cary, is proud to present the return to the Triangle area of leading brain health expert Dr. Paul Nussbaum. Dr. Nussbaum will address "Turn on Your Brain: The 5 Steps to Keep Your Mind Young and Sharp" on Thursday, April 4 at 2 p.m. at Prestonwood Country Club, 300 Prestonwood Parkway, in Cary. Last September, Dr. Nussbaum spoke to a packed room in Cary on the topic of "How Healthy is Your Brain?" For this presentation, he will discuss how to turn on your brain and ...

Trigild, a San Diego-based real estate firm specializing in property management, receivership/bankruptcy and consulting services, has expanded its East Coast operations, opening a new office in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C., area. Josh Hall, Trigild's regional director of real estate east, will lead the team there, overseeing a growing portfolio of office, retail and multifamily properties throughout the East and Southeast. To keep pace with growth, Trigild recently added asset manager Chris Gibson - previously based in San Diego - to the East Coast team. With the ...

When Brazilian born designer Fabio Costa left Project Runway (Season 10), he started to experiment with shapes, form, and clothing construction. He partnered with his best friend Rebecca to discover a deep desire to make clothing that felt natural and is a departure from the constraints of gender and impersonality. This led them to create NotEqual, a label based on the Golden Ratio. By applying these proportions to clothing construction they have been creating genderless pieces that are pleasing, harmonious, and appealing. Fabio says in regard to this new venture, "Where ...

The search goes on to cure childhood cancer (http://www.stbaldricks.org/). Please join Sherlock's Steak and Seafood and the St. Baldrick's Foundation in the fight against childhood cancer. The St. Baldrick's Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research. Why all the shaved heads? Worldwide, more than 175,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year, and it remains the leading cause of death by disease among children in the United States. With only 4 percent of all federal cancer research funding dedicated to pediatric ...

Mainly Murder Press, LLC, and author Alicia Stone announce the publication of Murder Most Academic, the first in a mystery series about fictional history professor Trinity Pierce. "My best friend was a madam, so I have a substantial understanding of the mid-level escort services in cities like Boston," says author Stone. "And it occurred to me that it might make an interesting backdrop for a mystery series. Because the activity is illegal, there's always a bit of an edge of danger, and the resources that a madam has are significant. So giving my protagonist ...

Vaporstream Inc., a Secure Recordless Messaging Service (SRMS) provider that offers the only secure and confidential digital messaging channels for executive and high-level communication, today announced its elite team of Advisory Board members. The Advisory Board is compiled of a group of well-rounded industry professionals who represent a wide variety of interests including the intelligence community and national security, banking and finance, biotech and healthcare, human resources and staffing, insurance and security, and legal counsel. As an integral part of the ...