New Year's resolutions often include some of the following aspirations: lose weight, participate in a new hobby, exercise, volunteer or pay off debt. Year after year, Americans begin the year with enthusiastic ambition. As the year moves along, however, we often fall behind on some of our greatest endeavours. What is one of our biggest resolution failures? Stabilizing personal finances. A report issued last month by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveals that while the total debt in the United States dropped by $74 billion in the third quarter of 2012, credit-card ...

New traffic regulations in New York's DWI laws significantly increase the severity of penalties for those convicted of multiple DWIs. The state of New York already has some of the strictest repercussions for drunk drivers in the nation. Recently, New York passed some new drunk driving regulations that have serious impacts for repeat DWI offenders. Essentially, the new regulations will affect more than 50,000 New York drivers with valid or suspended licenses and three or more alcohol-related convictions. Overview of the new DWI regulations Under the new regulations, ...

An unprecedented number of gifts were made on or before December 31, 2012, and now you will be confronted with preparing gift tax returns and, of course, corresponding fiduciary income tax returns. Decisions will be made as to whether to allocate or not allocate generation skipping tax exemptions. Mistakes can have significant adverse tax consequences. This program will discuss Spousal Limited Access Trusts (SLATs), gift tax returns issues, sample returns and gift splitting. To learn more about Cushing & Dolan and the seminars that they offer, please visit http://www.cushingdolan.com/. Speaker: ...

On December 20, 2012 a civil jury in the New Haven Superior Court returned a verdict in favor of the Estate of Jose Campos and Gregoria Campos in the amount of $2.3 million dollars. The plaintiffs were represented by Attorney Jack Mills, of Mills Law Firm, LLC, and Attorney Donn Swift of Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante, also in New Haven. The defendants in the case, Robert Coleman and the La Quinta Hotel chain, were represented by Attorney Stephen Fogerty of Halloran & Sage, and John Kiernan, of Bonner, Kiernan in Boston. Mr. Campos was struck while riding his ...

Illinois-based Gori Julian & Associates, P.C., proud to announce that one of its attorneys, Randy L. Gori, has recently been selected as one of the Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in Illinois for 2013 by the American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA). The ASLA is an exclusive legal organization made up of some of the most accomplished and skilful attorneys the nation has to offer. Membership in this group is by invitation only. The primary mission of the ASLA is to recognize and support the most exceptional lawyers throughout the country. With this goal in mind, ...

Atlanta worker's compensation attorneys are Facebook official The Atlanta workers' compensation attorneys at Cummings & Middlebrooks are excited to announce the launching of their new venture. The firm has recently created its official business Facebook page. The attorneys believe this is a great way to interact with potential clients, as well as spread important information related to their practice. According to Will Cummings, "the page has been a real success." Although the page is quite new, it already contains valuable posts offering pertinent information ...

Software company releases a new project analyzer update. Steelray Software, a leading project analyzer company, is excited to announce the release of its newest development. The firm specializes in developing project management software and tools; they have just launched a recent update for their Project Exporter application. Version 1.4.0.0 has a few new features that new and existing users will be pleased about. According to Brian Leach, CEO for the project viewer software business, "The automatic update feature is something we think all of our customers will ...

An Atlanta limousine service may not be an everyday mode of transportation, but Valentine's Day is not just every day. Simply seeing a gleaming limousine parked at the curb and knowing it is waiting only for you and your date is an exciting thought anyone would love to entertain. Take the Date to the Next Level Giving flowers and chocolates may be the usual order of the day, but using a limo service in Atlanta to ride in a luxury vehicle while holding a bubbly champagne flute in one arm and your precious love on the other is the height of pure bliss. The soft music ...

Stone Services, a local Chattanooga granite countertops company, whose team has provided superior Tennessee countertops and unparalleled service since their opening in 2004, has earned the interest and support of a successful and experienced investor, Eric Tryon. The new and improved company will be named Premier Stone Services. Tryon will infuse state-of-the-art technology, innovative processes and management support from his award-winning Atlanta granite countertop team based out of Atlanta, Georgia. Premier Stone Services, will retain most of the wonderful staff, ...

The New Year is all about fresh starts and hopeful planning. It is the perfect time to make changes that you wanted to pursue in the previous year but were unable to bring into fruition. If you are looking for a new home, Atlanta movers agree that now is a great time to move forward with your relocation. The Atlanta moving professionals of A. C. White explain that relocating in winter allows for some great deals because it's outside of the peak house hunting season. The most popular time to move is during the summer months when the kids are out of school. Here are some ...

Healthe Trim knows that getting into shape after all the holiday parties die down can be extremely difficult, but everyone still wants to look their best to celebrate the New Year and get a fresh start. The best way to do that is to start your weight loss and exercise program today. Crash dieting is a poor alternative to natural weight loss and usually doesn't last. It can also sap your energy and health in the already hectic start of the year. Instead, Healthe Trim recommends starting now with a natural weight loss supplement, combined with healthy eating and exercise. ...

Winter weather means more colds and flus, and while home remedies may seem the safest and best route, having a Georgia individual health insurance plan can be your best bet, states McCart Insurance, a Georgia individual health insurance provider. Whether you're trying to starve a cold or feed a fever, home remedies are always offered when someone has come down with an illness; but while your grandmother may swear that they work, home remedies can often leave you lingering in non-functional sick mode for days. Visiting a primary care physician covered by your affordable ...

Visix, Inc. will partner with VITEC Distribution GmbH to exhibit in stand 12B88 at Integrated Systems Europe, held January 29-31 at the Amsterdam RAI. The company's digital signage solutions are marketed and sold exclusively by VITEC in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. "We've paired up with VITEC to increase our footprint at this year's event," explains Sean Matthews, President of Visix. "Our affiliation with VITEC continues to expand and bolster our international sales efforts, and ISE is the perfect venue to reinforce our European presence and partnership." Visix ...

Construction Concepts, a Dallas/Fort Worth construction company recently announced the launch of a New Year Bathroom Renovation special. Dallas and Fort Worth area homeowners will receive 10% off a bathroom remodeling or renovation project booked by February 28th 2013 with mention of this offer. Construction Concepts, an A+ Better Business Bureau rated construction company, has been serving the Dallas/Fort Worth area for over 13 years. The company specializes in commercial and residential construction and contractor services, with a strong focus on customer service and ...

Many people happily apply sunscreen, assuming they are fully protected against skin cancer and the aging effects of the sun. Unfortunately, many of these products may be causing more cancer and skin damage than they prevent. "Unless your sunscreen or makeup states that it is 'broad spectrum' or has a stated critical wavelength(R) value over 370nm, you are 'cooking' yourself with solar aging and cancer producing UVA rays and don't even know it," says Dr. Karl Gruber of LucaSunscreen.com. "UVB rays are well known as the cause of sunburn; less known, however, ...

Zinger Digital Signs today announced a new product line of Digital Mannequins solutions for fashion retailers. Digital Mannequins are used to show clothing and accessories using images or full-size video models, shown on vertical flat LED screens. The Digital Mannequins can be a replacement for the standard store mannequin, but can also enhance an existing mannequin display area or storefront window. Zinger's mannequin displays are available in life-size heights of 58", 73", 76" and 83", with full HD 1080P video, synchronized on dual LED screens. Digital ...

Search engine optimization is one of the buzz phrases that is constantly passed around when discussing marketing for online businesses and company websites. Search engine optimization, or SEO, focuses on improving your website's positioning in search engine results, like Google. The higher your website shows up in search engine results, the more visibility it will have for potential customers browsing online. When looking at your marketing plan for 2013, remember press release distribution - its efficacy has been proven and is due to multiple reasons, but these include ...

Designed by Italy's Renzo Piano and Britain's Richard Rogers, The Shard has fast become one of London's most iconic buildings, signifying new development after a ravaging recession and paving the way towards the capital's prosperous future. The tallest building in Europe, The Shard is visible from all points in London and boosts three floors of restaurants (including 5* Shangri-La Hotel) as well as top end residential homes. Officially opening for business on 5 July 2012, The Shard now offers Londoners and visitors a brand new panoramic experience. Opening on 1 February ...

NAVORI QL Player is now available on Android. This newest player core has the same playback quality and functionality as the windows version, offering a stunning seamless 1080p TV look and feel with multi-layer function on all Android appliances (Smart TV, Tablets and even on a mini HD player device that will become available at a retail price of less than 100 USD ! THE NAVORI QL HYBRID SIGNAGE SERVER version 1.0.0.24 allows for a transparent content management of both Windows and Android players. NAVORI QL SERVER offers full load balancing to ensure absolute scalability ...

Global IP Telecommunications shows for the first time the software telephone "Juggler" that gives rise to substantial advances in the ergonomics of electronic office communication. "We simply need space on our desktops! Therefore our development makes the telephone, in part or with the entire set of functions, available through a simple gesture. The telephone consumes no space at all on the virtual computer desktop!" says Michael Best, CEO of Global IP Telecommunications. Mr. Best adds: "Meanwhile almost all telephones are controlled by software. ...

360 Celsius has recently announced that it now offers the complete production of Viral Videos and TV Commercials as, adding to the integrated media hub's long list of products and services. The move was in line with the company's vision of establishing itself as the prime ASEAN media hub. Prior to this move to expand, 360 Celsius already had already been actively producing numerous videos for events, corporate, lifestyle channels, and commercials. According to the Founder and CEO of 360 Celsius, Mr. Farbod Sadeghian, 2012 was a proving ground for a lot of his products, ...

A new year invariably brings a host of new fashion trends, meaning every fashion journalist, blogger and aficionado is now scrapping to try and tell the world what their predictions are. The wonderful diversity and wealth of opinion in the fashion community makes for an interesting discussion but with so much information to sift through, it can often be difficult to pick out the fashion fact from fiction to truly tell which styles will win out in 2013. Though contradiction is rife among the diverse opinions of the fashion community, there is no grey area over the fact ...

Rising Sum, the investment specialist, has launched a platform (risingsum.com) that identifies investment opportunities using the acquisition criteria favoured by Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffet's highly successful investment vehicle. At risingsum.com investors can identify true value investments by either using the platform's standard screening template, or by adjusting the settings to find companies that meet individual investment styles and preferences. Investors can also enter their stocks into the system and find out if any of their existing holdings would ...

What an inspired idea -- let students teach and share with others the interesting research astronauts do on the International Space Station, or ISS. After all, today's students are the future explorers and innovators of scientific discovery, space exploration, and technological innovation. There is often nothing more gratifying to a kid or young adult than sharing what they know with others -- particularly their parents, teachers or friends. While the orbiting lab is breaking ground on scientific and technological exploration fronts, time is made for educational endeavors, ...

Hall of Fame coach Mike Ditka will be hosting a charity fundraising event to benefit Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund and The Kevin Turner Foundation on February 1, 2013 from 7pm to 10pm at The Foundry (333 Saint Joseph Street) in New Orleans, LA, as part of the Super Bowl week festivities. The event entitled, An Exclusive Evening With Ditka and Friends, will allow attendees to spend time with Coach Ditka and some of his NFL friends, hear their stories, and contribute to a worthy cause. The evening will also feature a special live music performance from The Kyle Turley Band, ...