Local disability services offices keep benefits applications moving forward Article provided by Reyes & Reyes Law Firm, PLLC Visit us at http://www.reyesandreyesaustin.com There is a little-known yet very valuable resource in Texas for people seeking federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits: the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services' Division for Disability Determinations Services (DDS). What is the DDS? The DDS is a state-level office that is funded by the federal Social Security ...

Money laundering can put well-meaning Georgians in hot water Article provided by Nick Lotito & Seth Kirschenbaum Visit us at http://www.atlanta-criminal-law.com Co-founders of a charitable organization based in Georgia faced accusations of money laundering last month. A well-meaning family started a non-profit organization that provided low-cost food to needy individuals through a number of churches and civic organizations throughout the nation. Based on federal charges, two of the founders may be sentenced in May to serve up to seven years each in prison. What ...

Title insurance is an important investment Article provided by Lonergan Law Firm, PLLC Visit us at http://www.lonerganlaw.com Texas residents who purchase a piece of property are usually given title to the property. However, many property owners have questions about what exactly "title" is or why title insurance is necessary. Definition of a title and its purposes When a piece of property is purchased, the new owner is given "title" to the property. Having title gives an individual the right to possess and use a particular property. Property ...

Traffic fatalities in motor vehicle accidents increase in 2012 Article provided by Dano ? Gilbert PS Visit us at http://www.danogilbertlaw.com Most of us spend a significant amount of time driving. Whether we are commuting to work or just running errands, we rely upon our vehicles to help make our lives easier. We know that there is a risk of being in an accident whenever we are out on area roadways, but believe that if we remain alert, we can avoid being injured in a crash. However, no matter how safe we think we might be behind-the-wheel, we do not know if ...

A myriad of child pornography offenses carry stiff penalties in Maryland Article provided by The Law Office of Flynn M. Owens Visit us at http://www.flynnowens.com A 28-year-old man was recently sentenced in a federal court in Baltimore to 10 years in prison for producing and possessing child pornography. He was accused of using his cellphone to create videos of boys using urinals in highway reststops and transferring the images to his computers at his home. He did not face accusations of distributing child pornography. Last year, a high school track coach in ...

Child custody decisions in Alaska Article provided by Law Offices of Dan Allan & Associates Visit us at http://www.danallanlaw.com When a marriage or other long-term relationship is coming to an end, it can be a very difficult and emotional time. Finding the right time to end a relationship is never easy, and couples that have spent a lot of time together may have difficulty drifting apart. If the couple has had children together, both parents will likely want to remain involved in the lives of their children. These child custody disputes are often the most ...

NTSB Proposes Mandatory Ignition Interlock Law Article provided by Edward T. McCormack Visit us at http://www.upstateny-dwitrafficlaw.com The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) met recently to discuss recommending that all states enact legislation requiring the installation of ignition interlock devices in the vehicles of all those convicted of his or her first driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI) offense. Federal accident researchers are evaluating whether these sorts of measures would help prevent car accidents ...

Spotlight on distracted driving continues in NC and across the US Article provided by Maynard & Harris Attorneys at Law, PLLC Visit us at http://www.maynardharris.com As the federal government continues its focus on eliminating distracted driving, North Carolina highway patrol officers are stepping up their efforts to prevent such risky behavior on the road over the holiday season. Last summer, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and the Transportation Department encouraged states to enact laws to limit cellphone use on the road. Most states currently have ...

Medicaid for the elderly takes a hit in Texas, TMA fights back Article provided by Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation Visit us at http://www.wrightabshire.com/ In June of 2011, the Texas Legislature adopted a budget plan that reduced the amount of funding provided to the state's Medicaid program. The plan required the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to limit certain types of Medicaid payments over a span of two years. One area that took a hit under the plan: dual eligibles. Dual eligible is a term used to refer to patients that can ...

Wisconsin OWI/DUI accident brings attention to changing OWI laws Article provided by Law Office of John Anthony Ward Visit us at http://www.attorneyjohnanthonyward.com/ According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Wisconsin has the highest rate of drunk driving in the nation. As a result, officials across the state are stepping up efforts to remove drunk drivers from the state's roadways and legislators have changed drunken driving laws to increase penalties for offenses. Law enforcement officers are increasing their efforts by taking part in the ...

Study: distractions during surgery increase risk of surgical errors Article provided by Ellis Law Offices LLP Visit us at http://www.ellislawoffices.com Surgery can be a stressful experience even if undergoing a routine procedure. It requires the patent to put their trust in the surgeon to do all they can to avoid surgical errors. As a mistake can make the difference between life and death, it seems reasonable that surgeons and other medical professionals would take steps to minimize the chance of being distracted while operating on the patient. However, a recent ...

BookWhirl.com recently announced the launch of a new and efficient addition to its roster of print advertising services, the Ingram Advance Catalogs service. Author-clients of this leading self-publishing company can now expect a more target-specific service for their book marketing campaigns, as it provides them with ad options that range from general to genre-specific. Upon availing of the service, authors will get professional and compelling copywriting and design services as well as advertising space in the Ingram Advance catalogs of Ingram Content Group. They can ...

BioSteel, a high performance sports nutritional company, announced today that the company has signed an endorsement agreement with PGA Professional, Jordan Spieth. The 19-year-old, who was playing on a sponsor exemption, drank his BioSteel sports drink for enhanced energy and mental alertness during his second place finish at the Puerto Rico Open. "Jordan has been consuming the BioSteel HPSD before and during all his workouts and competitive golf rounds and was a very natural fit for Team BioSteel," said BioSteel President John Celenza. "It's not surprising ...

Once in a while a movie comes along that tugs at the strings of your life. It happened once again. When Reiko Brown wrote Product Of My Environment little did she know the strong reaction she would receive. Since the publication in May 2010, there has been a special community event in her honor, many interviews, #4 Book Of The Year from Conversations Magazine, a song titled Product Of My Environment in her honor by theonekemist, now the short film Product Of My Environment is premiering on March 16, 2013 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The premiere for Product Of My Environment ...

In response to commonly slow and complicated accounting practices, InfoStreet, Inc. has announced the addition of Kashoo to SkyDesktop, a cloud desktop where users can store, manage, and access all of their files and cloud apps in one location. Kashoo is a small business online accounting app that allows small businesses to easily manage their own books, quickly and efficiently, without any specialized knowledge. "Bringing Kashoo into SkyDesktop places Kashoo in a position to help small business owners succeed in the most important area: accounting," said ...

Multiple Academy Award nominated film producer Baker Bloodworth and Italian Fashion Industry entrepreneur Cristian Rovetta unveil their gorgeous Tuscan estate turned boutique country inn - Locanda dell' Artista with their Grand Opening June 7, 2013. Locanda dell' Artista will be the first luxury property to open in San Gimignano since 1994 when the four-star La Collegiata opened its doors.  It will also be the only luxury property in San Gimignano to boast 40 acres of grounds, olive groves and forest, complete with walking trails. San Gimignano is a small walled medieval ...

In partnership with TREE-MENDOUS Maryland, structural engineering firm Structura is commemorating its 25th anniversary by launching a social media contest to nominate local schools, businesses or other open spaces in Baltimore and Rockville to receive 25 free tree plantings. Beginning April 15, 2013, Structura colleagues, clients, friends, vendors and community residents can submit suggestions for tree-planting locations in Rockville and in Baltimore to the company's Facebook page. Locations may include schools, playgrounds, neighborhoods, trails or any other public ...

UBU Enterprises (http://ubuenterprises.com) announced the launch of a new website for the burgeoning online technology network, WeTalkNerdy.tv. The network specializes in delivering technical news, product reviews and how-tos for people at all levels of technical understanding. The new, responsive website was designed with technology in mind, offering multiple methods to view and interact with the weekly Netcast and daily blog content, including streaming video, direct download, BitTorrent and RSS feeds, plus social media links and a planned forum section that will be ...

HQTS is pleased to announce that we are offering inspections and factory audits throughout South Asia from our new operations center in New Delhi, India. Our South Asia operations now include QC services in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Mr. Fan, President of HQTS Group Ltd, stated, "We are pleased to add the center in India as the focal point for our South Asia operations. With the rise of South Asia as a manufacturing hub, these operations will add significantly to the growth strategies for ...

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) is the recipient of a $50,000 grant from The Meadows Foundation which is intended to further engage bilingual parents and adults to help foster the growth of Hispanic girl leadership and participation. The grant will be used to enhance the GSNETX Hispanic Growth Initiative, an effort to increase the number of new Hispanic girls participating in Girl Scout troops and recruit new bilingual adult volunteers. "We are so grateful for The Meadows Foundation grant as the foundation has been a strong supporter of our Hispanic initiatives," ...

Award Winning After School Activity Communication System Product Line to Be Demonstrated at Booth #506 Kristi Vredeveld and Camille Gartner, creators and co-founders of mybackpacktags, announced today that their novel, patent pending, after school activity communication system product line will be introduced to attendees at the American Montessori Society 2013 Conference in Orlando, FL. "We decided to commercialize a concept that we designed as mothers of Montessori students to more easily and accurately communicate with teachers and school administrators", ...

Military Women in Need (MWIN) has been awarded a $50,000 grant over two years from Newman's Own Foundation, the independent foundation created by the late actor and philanthropist, Paul Newman. The award to Military Women in Need reflects the ongoing commitment of Newman's Own Foundation to organizations serving military service personnel, veterans, and their families. "We are overjoyed with Newman's Own Foundation's contribution which will greatly enhance Military Women in Need's capabilities to provide the women in our community with stable and enriched lives," ...

Valley Youth House and the Philadelphia Department of Human Service's (DHS) Achieving Independence Center will co-host the casino-themed gala to support Philadelphia youth, featuring keynote speaker Ed Rendell and former Eagles Center Jamaal Jackson as guest dealer. Always Bet on Youth, presented by Liberty Property Trust, will be held Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 7 pm-11 pm on the first floor of the Comcast Center. The event, emceed by John Gattuso, will include casino games, a silent auction, music by DJ Miguel of Wired 96.5, and an awards ceremony honoring Independent ...

A lot has happened since the very first Newport Boat Show opened at Lido Marina Village in 1973. Back then, Richard Nixon was in the White House. A Middle East oil embargo had brought on a U.S. gasoline shortage and there were long lines at filling stations. "All in the Family" was the Number 1 television show in the country. And "The Sting," with Robert Redford and Paul Newman, won the Academy Award for best motion picture. In spring of 1973, the inaugural Newport Boat Show presented 40 to 50 boats in the water, instead of inside a convention ...

Sarku Japan http://www.sarkujapan.com, the largest and most successful Japanese Quick-Service Restaurant chain (QSR) in the U.S., will host two Discovery Seminars in New York City and Washington, D.C. this spring for aspiring entrepreneurs. With continuous growth over the past 25 years, Sarku offers an attractive business opportunity for those interested in operating a franchised restaurant. Seminar attendees will learn how to tap into the growing market of Asian Quick-Service Restaurants by investing in a Sarku Japan franchise. Bruce Kim, Assistant VP of Franchising, will ...