Slotland.com has just paid out a staggering $56,000 in VIP bonuses in its annual "Whale of the Year" contest. Thirty slots game players received prizes in the year-long contest for VIP players with the most deposits made in 2012. Top winners Carol S. received a whopping $15,000 and John H. found an extra $10,000 in his account this New Years. Every VIP member that plays slots at Slotland in 2013 will be eligible for Whale of the Year 2013 when another $56,000 in prizes will be awarded. Slotland VIPs get bigger monthly bonuses, their weekly draw tickets ...

HTG, Inc. announced the successful completion of upgraded technology certifications known as ITIL. Short for Information Technology Infrastructure Library, ITIL represents the international set of best practices for IT service management (ITSM). Kermit Macaulay, CEO of the Vancouver Washington based company, said "it's vital if you want to ensure the best possible outcomes for your customer base; it's the worldwide de facto standard in ITSM for a reason". The practices comprise a framework of procedures, tasks and checklists resulting in tools to measure ...

Houston personal injury attorney Randy Sorrels of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend, filed a dram shop liability lawsuit today against the companies that own the Baker St. Pub & Grill at the Willowbrook Mall, Sherlock's Willowbrook LLC and Hospitality USA, on behalf of the family of Gabriel Salas. Salas, a 35-year-old machinist and married father of four, was killed in a drunk driving crash caused by an intoxicated patron of the Baker St. Pub & Grill. Under the Texas Dram Shop Act, a bar is liable to those who are injured when the bar's ...

Divorce or separation is difficult. Maybe that's an understatement. It can be extremely difficult. With strong emotion comes strong reaction. It's not uncommon to see physical altercations and cases involving domestic violence. A protective order can help protect you against an abusive spouse or partner (current or former). It helps to have some understanding about what a protective order (also called a "restraining order") can and cannot do for you. What Protective Orders Can Do A protective order can establish the existence (or alleged existence) ...

Anyone who follows professional sports has noticed the increasing awareness about concussions and how devastating their effects can be in both the long and short term. This has been particularly true in the National Football League because football is a sport in which concussions occur regularly, even after numerous precautions have been taken to reduce traumatic head injury at all levels of the sport, from youth football to professional. Many media reports have told of veteran players suffering from memory loss, depression and dementia -- and on occasion, even committing ...

Rob Crain, a partner with the Dallas personal injury and criminal defense law firm of Crain Lewis, L.L.P., was elected Chair of the Board of the Dallas Bar Association for 2013. Mr. Crain has repeatedly been named one of the "Best Lawyers in Dallas" (D Magazine) and "Best Lawyers in America" (Best Lawyers), among other honors, and most recently the "2012 Lawyer of the Year" on the Dallas Best Lawyers list for personal injury litigation. Most importantly, Mr. Crain has earned a reputation for maximizing results for Texans and people throughout ...

Fiscal Cliff - HR8 The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Congratulations to all of you who took full advantage of what was the expiring gift giving exemption of $5.12 million, sold assets and accelerated income before the end of 2012. The months of November and December simply were unprecedented. President Obama's re-election, together with congressional gridlock, made year-end planning critical. New techniques and terms, such as SLATs (Spousal Limited Access Trusts) and IDIGTs (Intentionally Defective Irrevocable Grantor Trusts), Private Life Annuities and ...

Illinois family law and divorce law firm Schlesinger & Strauss, LLC is proud to announce firm founder Gary L. Schlesinger will be honored at the Lake County Bar Association's biennial President's dinner next month. Mr. Schlesinger will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. The event will be held at the Lincolnshire Marriot Resort in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Gary Schlesinger Mr. Schlesinger started practicing over 41 years ago, and devotes his practice exclusively to family law matters including divorce, alimony, child custody and support, paternity, and adoption ...

Two Marines Moving has earned the service industry's coveted 2012 Angie's List Super Service Award, an honor awarded annually to approximately 5 percent of all the companies rated on Angie's List, the nation's leading provider of consumer reviews on local service companies. "We're quite honored to accept the Super Service Award from Angie's List for the 4th consecutive year," said Nick Baucom, Founder & President. "We are a company comprised of individuals that collectively seek to be the best at what we do. The Marine in me thinks second best is never ...

Fantasy sports have been around for decades now, and the NBA is one of the fastest growing sports worldwide. Fantasy Basketball Money Leagues is here to help fans keep up with up to the minute NBA Rumors and news, along with giving inside tips on how to get ahead in fantasy basketball leagues. Follow our news and updates via: Twitter: @NBAFantasyInfo Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fantasybasketballmoneyleagues RSS: http://www.fantasybasketballmoneyleagues.com/feed/Our offices are located in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The website launched in November, 2012 ...

If you thought there might be a post-Olympic hangover in London, the LondonTown.com guide to 2013 will soon put you right. In the year after hosting the biggest show on earth, London has a huge wealth of arts, entertainment and cultural events, sporting fixtures and new openings to keep visitors happy in 2013. Travellers arriving from outside London can conveniently book their accommodation on LondonTown.com, where there's a wide range of London hotels available to book, including hotels to suit all budgets. In his introductory article to this new ground-breaking 244-page ...

The latest research by Van Trader, the UK's leading used van marketplace, shows that the most searched van in 2012 was the Ford Transit, just ahead of the Volkswagen Transporter. There were a total of 1.55 million searches for the Transit and 1.53 million for the Transporter, well ahead of the third-placed Mercedes-Benz Sprinter at 765,651. During 2012 the Van Trader website attracted a total of 32 million searches and unique visits increased by 15% when compared with 2011, up to 7.24 million. Top Ten used van searches in 2012 1. Ford Transit 1,552,509 2. Volkswagen ...

The conference will explore the role of the Programme Director under the theme "Leading the MBA: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly" and will include a tailor made case "The MBA Director's Dilemma" that will address some of the key challenges encountered by Programme Directors. "The role of the MBA Director has never been more important and balancing a mix of leading, coaching & inspiring with carrots, sticks and humility is not easy," said Prof. Eric Cornuel, the CEO and director general of EFMD. "We are delighted to be working ...

Property division for Texas couples going through a divorce Texas is a community property state, and, as such, all property acquired during the marriage, which is defined as "marital property," is divided equally between both spouses as a matter of law. That said, Texas is a unique type of community property state. In Texas, the judiciary has discretion when it comes to dividing up property; a judge can divide marital property in a "just and right" fashion, which means it can be divided in a manner that the judge sees as optimal. Difference ...

High Tech Playground is very excited to announce the release of Playground Reader mobile app. Playground Reader is an innovative, easy-to-use, interactive children's e-books reader and bookstore. With the release of the app, High Tech Playground is continuing on its mission to bring gaming, education and entertainment together onto mobile platform. With the Playground Reader, our goal is to deliver safe for kids, high quality interactive children's books, while catalyzing the joy of reading, igniting children's imagination, and fostering learning. Playground Reader's ...

Roger Dubuis, leading Swiss manufacturer of luxury watches with a unique elan and style, have announced the appointment of Jean-Sebastien Berland as Regional Brand Director for the Middle East and India. Mr. Berland, who was formerly Managing Director of the brand's North East Asian operations, brings with him years of experience in the luxury goods industry and is set to drive the Swiss brand's growth further in these fast-developing markets. Mr. Berland, a Business Administration graduate from Paris, joined leading luxury goods group Richemont after initially gaining ...

The speaker series will bring speakers to UC Irvine who have been involved with the peace process to talk about "20 Years After the Oslo Peace Accords (1993-2013) - What Happened to Peace in the Middle East?" The event will be co-sponsored by the Center for Citizen Peacebuilding and International Studies. Dr.Baskin is the former Israeli Co-Director and founder of the Israel/Palestinian Center for Research and information (IPCRI) - a joint Israeli-Palestinian public policy think and "do"-tank located in Jerusalem. Dr. Baskin was the lead initiator ...

Rapaport Law Firm, PLLC, a New York City based divorce law firm, announced the launching of the firm's newest website, NYFastDivorce.com. The new website is dedicated to providing New York residents with information, instructions and services relating to no-fault divorce proceedings. New York was the last state in the United States to offer its residents a no-fault basis for obtaining a judgment of divorce. The New York no-fault divorce statute became effective on October 12, 2010. Not surprisingly, no fault quickly became the most common basis for New York divorces. ...

As Napa Technology's communications partner, the agency will focus targeted outreach and marketing initiatives. "Napa Technology has built a globally recognized, trusted brand over the last seven years, and since its inception the company has been deeply committed to its mission of revolutionizing the way wine is served," said Jayne Portnoy, Vice President of Marketing and Brand Strategy. "We were looking for a communications partner that would bring experience in the entertainment and hospitality segments and provide insightful thinking to help take Napa ...

Victims of serious car accidents or motorcycle accident that were caused by another person's negligence and require medical treatment should be compensated for the costs related to these injuries. Victims of such personal injuries should not have to take on the financial strain themselves; they need to know that experienced, knowledgeable legal help is available to them. Top Newport Beach accident lawyer Christopher E. Russell is a personal injury lawyer in Orange County who offers quality legal representation to help victims recover compensation as timely and uncomplicated ...

Boot Camp Digital (www.bootcampdigital.com), a leading provider of social media and Internet marketing education, is pleased to announce that the latest upcoming training course in their series of online and live social media classes is Creating Killer Content: Breaking Through the Clutter in the Social Media Age. The live event in Cincinnati, Ohio will take place on February 6th from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm in downtown Cincinnati. The online event will take place on February 6th from 2:00-3:15 PM EST. Participants can register for either class at http://www.bootcampdigital.com/content. After ...

Demetrius Pearson is an associate professor in the department of health and human performance. His research focuses on African-American involvement in sport, including North American rodeo, as well as their depiction in contemporary sport films. He maintains a repository listing of American sport films from 1930 to 2012. His area of expertise focuses on professional sport and fitness administration, as well as the sociocultural and historical aspects of organized sport. Reach him at 713-743-9849 or dpearson@uh.edu AFRICAN-AMERICAN HEALTH Janis F. Hutchinson, professor ...

On Thursday, January 31, 2013, the Colony Bay Club hosts a classically-flavored dinner and show with a special menu to celebrate the beginnings of a New Year. Joseph Spinella's show provides an excellent accompaniment to the classic style of the Colony Bay Club. He performs many Italian favorites, such as 'O Sole Mio' and 'Funiculi Funicula'; and audience participation is encouraged. The lively, entertaining music is mesmerizing and audiences invariably offer standing ovations hoping for an encore. A native of Wayne, NJ and residing in Sarasota, Florida, Spinella is ...

Old Chatham Golf Club (http://www.oldchathamgolf.org), a prestigious, Triangle-based golf club, has announced that Brian Powell, director of golf course operations, has been named the vice president of Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association (CGCSA), a primary conduit for continuing education and research funding for the entire golf industry. Formed in 1954, CGSA has about 2,000 members and has served golf course maintenance professionals across North and South Carolina. Providing access to education, research, services and networking opportunities, the association ...

Polymet Corporation, a world-class manufacturer of wire for hardfacing, welding, and thermal spraying, has achieved recertification to ISO 9001 quality standards. Eagle Registrations is a registration company accredited under the aerospace Registrar Management Program and they performed a companywide audit of Polymet. This assessment was performed in accordance with the requirements of AS 9104/1:2012. Polymet successfully gained recertification to ISO 9001:2008 with AS 9100 Revision C as a "Manufacturer of high performance wire for hardfacing, welding and thermal ...