Akimbo Connect, an innovative professional and digital portfolio network, plans to give $2,000 to an aspiring recent graduate to help launch their career as part of an initiative called The Akimbo Life Advance. Beginning on May 15 and running through June 20, recent graduates are able to enter into the contest by signing up for Akimbo Connect at http://akimboconnect.com/contest. All participating members are asked to build their profile to reflect their passions and experiences, and to provide their plans for the $2000 advance. The money will be awarded to one graduate ...

Union Process, Inc., known globally as a manufacturer of particle size reduction and dispersion equipment as well as a provider of related services for a broad range of research and industrial applications, has manufactured a special dry grinding SD-30 Attritor that will be used for producing the raw materials used in lithium ion batteries. The SD-30 dry grinding Attritor with its water-cooled jacket for good temperature control, was designed with a special dry well gear reducer connected to the motor via a direct drive coupling. A tilting assembly facilitates removal ...

Patients visiting Dr. Douglas Martin, dentist in Sheboygan, WI experience personalized and caring attention for all of their needs. The practice offers highly trained staff members and efficient appointment times to ensure the highest quality care possible. Dr. Martin does not rush his patients out the door and squeeze too many appointments into one day. "It truly is our motto to provide individualized attention with a personal touch and attention to detail. I am always available for professional communication and follow-up with my patients. We go that extra mile ...

Dr. Robert Kadish, podiatrist in Metairie, is proud to offer the most up-to-date treatments for the best results. Dr. Kadish continues to provide his patients with exceptional foot care through the introduction of new technology and procedures. Patients who are suffering from toenail fungus or warts can receive treatment through the Cutera Laser and the MLS Laser. "The podiatric community is always advancing. In order to remain on the cutting edge of technology, I am happy to offer my patients new and improved treatment options. Whether my patients suffer from toenail ...

Cup.li, a Russian start-up, was founded in March 2013 and has already received pre-seed funding. The firm launched a Facebook marketing research application that allows the user to create and conduct polls and surveys on Facebook in order to get valuable marketing information. This service is targeted at businesses that care about customer satisfaction and want to establish a presence in social networks. Yaroslav Pankov, the visionary cup.li founder and CEO, stated that his goal is to solve several problems associated with web surveying and raise the functionality of ...

Uretilalt.dk is a Danish website launched in 2006 specializing in selling high-quality watches from some of the most popular brands in the industry such as Seiko, Michael Kors, Casio etc. All watches come with a warranty of minimum 2 years and some like the Citizen watches have a 5 year warranty. There is also the 14 day money back guarantee for customers who are not happy with their purchases. There are no hidden charges for the customer and the website also offers secure payment for all transactions. A brand new collection of high-quality Michael Kors watches has ...

The way in which customers - specifically football supporters - are purchasing their football t-shirts is dramatically changing in alignment with the way in which shopping is changing in general. Businesses are seeing a sharp swift from traditional high street shopping to Internet shopping. Fodboldonline.dk is one of the businesses responsible for the recent developments of football supporter shopping habits. The two 2012/2013 Champions League finalists - Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munchen - have both of their shirts available on the website. The two Spanish giants, ...

The Redwood Empire Company (http://redwoodemp.com) is proud to be offering a $3,000 scholarship to assist students from Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, and San Mateo counties who plan to obtain a college degree in Forestry and participated in one or more Santa Cruz Forestry Challenge events. Redwood Empire has been committed to the environment, innovation and customer service since our inception. We understand that environmental conservation is critical to our future, and the future of all wood-products companies. Far more redwood is grown than harvested in the forests where ...

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently issued a report aimed at lowering the number of drunk driving accidents across the United States. One controversial change the report calls for: lower the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers from 0.08 to 0.05. Why the push to lower the limit? The NTSB states that impaired driving is a national epidemic, and with almost 10,000 people killed in alcohol related crashes and close to 175,000 more injured every year, the concern is understandable. Critics argue that although the number of deaths and injuries connected ...

Many workplaces have made significant advances in providing workers with a safe environment to complete their daily tasks. However, despite improving conditions, accidents still happen frequently. When a workplace accident occurs, the injured worker may have a difficult time meeting monthly expenses, especially if his or her injuries require extensive medical attention and time off of work. The South Carolina workers' compensation statutes provide injured workers an avenue to seek compensation for their medical expenses and lost wages while they are recovering. The laws ...

When a family loses a loved one unexpectedly, there will be many issues that will need to be resolved as the loss is mourned. It can take time for families to handle all of the emotions that often arise during this difficult time. While no person can ever be replaced, if another person's negligence caused this death, families may be able to recover compensation for their loss. These wrongful death lawsuits may present unique challenges to families as they pursue damages from those responsible. In some situations, finding the parties who actually caused the accident that ...

The National Transportation Safety Board, or NTSB, recently called for states throughout the country, including New York, to implement various changes to their driving under the influence (DUI) laws. One area the agency focused on was the use of ignition interlock devices. Ignition interlock devices are tools used to prevent those under the influence of alcohol from operating their vehicles. The devices require a driver to provide a breath sample before the vehicle will start, which is then tested for alcohol. If the sample is over a certain provided limit, the vehicle ...

Medical News Today recently released an article with an interesting finding: the choice of soda used to mix a drink can impact intoxication. The finding, from a study published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, was the result of an experiment reviewing the impact of intoxication when people mix alcohol with diet versus regular soda. The researchers used a small group of 16 people. These participants drank one of three beverages: Squirt with alcohol, Diet Squirt with alcohol and a placebo. The participants then took a breathalyzer test and ...

Over the past decade, hydraulic fracturing - also known as fracking - has become a controversial issue across the U.S., particularly in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania is home to the Marcellus Shale, the largest deposit of shale gas reserves in the country. The proximity of this formation to the large population centers on the east coast has made it a prime target for development by energy companies. Much of the debate about fracking is centered on the potentially dire environmental effects of the practice and the possibility of contaminated drinking water, which could cause ...

The National Transportation Safety Board recently issued a recommendation that states modify their DUI laws to substantially lower the blood-alcohol content at which drivers are considered legally intoxicated. In all 50 states, including New Jersey, drivers with a BAC of 0.08 or above can be convicted of driving while intoxicated. The NTSB recommends lowering the legal BAC limit by more than a third to just 0.05. Federal agency recommends 0.05 BAC limit The NTSB is a federal agency devoted to investigating transportation safety issues and making recommendations to ...

When a couple is experiencing problems with their marriage, they may not want to consider filing for divorce until they done all that they could to keep things together. When all of these efforts fail, they may realize that divorce is the best option for moving forward. But, it can be difficult to finally take that step. Many people are uncertain about what happens during a divorce and are afraid of the changes that may result. Even the easiest divorces will still cause some degree of difficulty for those involved. The parties may agree to child custody and property ...

Each year, automobile manufacturers introduce new technologies designed to help prevent serious car accidents and save lives. While many of these new technologies show promise, not all of them are as successful as manufacturers would like. According to a new study by the Highway Loss Data Institute, several new technologies do appear to offer significant safety benefits. Researchers from the HLDI examined crash data and accident rates among cars with and without three new technologies: - Forward collision avoidance systems with autonomous braking: cars with this technology ...

In summer 2010, a Winston-Salem police officer made an arrest for possible drunk driving under unique circumstances that ended at a local hospital with a forced blood draw. According to the Winston-Salem Journal, the arrestee alleged that the officer sat on the defendant while a nurse drew the blood sample -- without the officer having obtained a court-ordered search warrant. Specifically, the Journal reports that the policeman stopped at a local gas station on an unrelated matter and found defendant Kelvin Deon Wilson sitting in the driver's seat of a truck with an ...

At any given moment during daylight hours, according to a recent survey by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, there are approximately 660,000 drivers using cell phones or other electronic devices on U.S. roads. Despite widespread efforts in recent years to educate the public about the dangers of distracted driving, this statistic has remained more or less unchanged. Cell phones and driving don't mix Distracted driving is not a new problem, but it has grown far more prevalent in recent years with the booming popularity of cell phones, smart ...

Filing for divorce is a big decision. Divorce can be emotionally draining and may affect the finances of the divorced couple for an extended period. It is understandable that many people want to get the process over with quickly and with as little expense as can be managed. A divorcing couple may also wish to keep the divorce as civil as possible. Many people avoid speaking to a lawyer before filing for divorce because they believe that an attorney will prolong the divorce process, make the divorce more contentious and run up legal bills. However, an attorney may actually ...

Medical debt is a source of stress for many people, especially considering the confusion that can surround insurance coverage, deductibles co-insurance and co-pays, as well as the financial struggles that can result from an unanticipated illness. When medical debt is sold or referred to a debt collector, that action can remain on one's credit history for years, even after the debt is paid. One credit reporting agency and some legislators are seeking to change that, though. Credit reporting company says it will ignore paid collection actions In the spring of 2013, ...

Is a warrant required to compel a drunk driving suspect to take a blood alcohol test? A recent United States Supreme Court decision, Missouri v. McNeely, clarified this issue. Its decision will likely affect the rights of drunk driving suspects in Texas and across the nation. Facts of case The case began in Missouri when a man was stopped for speeding by a highway patrol officer. During the stop, the officer noticed that the man had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and smelled of alcohol--tell-tale signs of intoxication. As a result, the officer ordered the man to submit ...

On May 14, 2013, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a Safety Report called Reaching Zero: Actions to Eliminate Alcohol-impaired Driving. In the report the NTSB outlines the elements its research indicates are necessary to achieve a meaningful reduction in deaths and injuries caused by alcohol-related driving. These elements include the adoption of stronger DUI/DWI laws, better strategies for enforcing drunk driving laws, innovative adjudication programs for alcohol-related driving offenses and the development of new in-vehicle alcohol detection technologies. NTSB ...

Adults often accuse teens of believing they are invincible, as teens often participate in dangerous activities without thought to the harm that could befall them. One of the more dangerous habits that many teens have developed is sending text messages while driving. Despite the constant barrage of warnings about the dangers of distracted driving, teens who spend their days sending text messages seem to think nothing of continuing their text conversations while driving. A study released in May 2013 revealed that texting and driving has become the leading cause of teen driver ...

The kidneys serve a vitally important function, eliminating toxins and waste from the body, but when they start to decline, the signs and symptoms are not always clear to those without medical training. Fortunately, doctors should recognize symptoms that may indicate kidney trouble and are able to conduct simple tests to check their patients' kidney function. When these health care professionals do not do so and fail to timely diagnose kidney disease, however, they may have committed medical malpractice. According to the National Kidney Foundation, when the kidneys ...