Spokane Veterinarian and alternative pet healthcare provider, Legacy Animal Medical Center, recently added cold laser therapy to their alternative healthcare offerings to aid pets that suffer from arthritis, severe muscle pain and skin issues. Laser therapy has been used in humans for decades and is a new development and hot trend in the veterinary world. Several major studies have been conducted over the past two decades on cold laser therapy, including studies from the Food and Drug Administration, Baylor College of Medicine and the Wellman Center from Photomedicine ...

Sherry Williams, VP, Innovative Custom Products, Inc. announced today that Bobi Bee Manuka Honey Sweet Treat the World's First 100% Healthy Happy-Stomach Energy-Treat is scheduled for distribution through KeHE Distributors. According to Williams, this amazing Caffeine-Free Healthy Energy-Treat is capturing the attention of Category Managers and Distributors across the county due to its health benefits. Bobi Bee contains pure Raw ORGANIC Manuka Honey and other safe natural and beneficial ingredients. Williams believes that the recent negative press related to some of ...

Optimize Business Solutions, a provider of online marketing and web design services to small and mid-sized merchants, announced it has expanded its services to Dydacomp's SiteLINK ecommerce community. "We have worked with many of today's leading ecommerce solutions for small online merchants and believe Dydacomp's SiteLINK solution to be one of the most complete for merchants looking to connect all aspects of their operation to the online shopping cart," said Ivanlee Jackson, Optimize's co-founder and CEO. "Optimize's deep understanding of SiteLINK helps ...

Ken Inskeep, Director of New Mexico Operations for community association management company, AAM, has been elected to the board of directors of the Community Association Institute, a national organization that provides education, tools, and resources to the volunteers who govern communities and the community management professionals who serve and support them. As a board director Inskeep will help grow the New Mexico chapter membership and enhance the education and support services provided to the membership, and to meet the needs of the many homeowner volunteers and ...

The modern sex offender registry is an online repository of information about people who have been convicted of sex crimes. It's called the "SOR" on the Maryland Department of Public Safety website, and you can search by name, zip code, even an interactive map. Sex offender registries exist in one form or another across the nation, but there are differences state to state. However, most (if not all) state registries are public in nature. The original sex offender registry came about under the federal Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act - named after ...

U.S. lawmakers consider relaxed marijuana restrictions Over the last few years, societal attitudes toward marijuana use have changed significantly. Many states now allow the use of marijuana for medical reasons and two -- Colorado and Washington -- recently allowed recreational use of the drug. Given this state-level trend, it should come as no surprise to learn that some in Congress are working to relax federal marijuana laws as well. The proposed laws are nowhere close to a full-scale marijuana legalization scheme. However, they do signal a first step toward changing ...

Illinois snowmobile crashes rise in 2013 Snowmobiling is a very popular pastime in Illinois during the winter months. . Sources note that it common for 300 to 400 riders to grace the trails on an average Saturday when conditions are good in the winter. However, did you know that in February 2013, there were eight snowmobile crashes in Northwest Illinois? This winter, Illinois Conservation Police have already responded to 13 snowmobile accidents across the state. The number of accidents is growing each season. This year, one accident claimed the life of a motorist ...

Should Texas pass a law against texting while driving? Over the last couple years, there has been a lot of attention paid to the dangers of distracted driving. Perhaps the biggest proponent of the issue has been outgoing Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, who made distracted driving awareness one of the hallmarks of his term in office. In response to this safety campaign, many states have passed laws prohibiting all drivers from sending or reviewing text messages while driving. Texas, however, has not joined the trend. While Texas law prohibits young drivers and ...

Allegedly drugged driver causes fatality on icy Garden State Parkway On an blustery winter New Jersey Saturday afternoon in March 2013, ice caused many accidents along the Garden State Parkway in the vicinity of Lacey Township. One young driver lost control of her car in the icy conditions, ending up on the shoulder of the busy toll way. The kind driver of a passing van stopped to help her, and he and his three passengers got out to push her stopped vehicle over to safety. Then the unthinkable happened -- a Chrysler PT Cruiser driven by a young man in his 20s also ...

Thinking of filing for divorce? Mediation may be the answer Divorce often takes a heavy emotional toll on many families. One of the spouses may be caught by surprise, and try to convince the other that they can work out their differences. In some situations, this allows the couple to resolve the problems that they are having, and they go on to have long-lasting and successful marriages. However, in most cases, the changes are only temporary. The underlying issues that led to the problems in the relationship are not addressed, leaving both spouses unsure of what to ...

Are neutral evaluators in Florida sinkhole disputes really "neutral?" A few years ago, a change was made to Florida law that was originally touted as a fair and evenhanded way to help homeowners and insurance providers settle sinkhole damage disputes - otherwise known as the "Neutral Evaluation Process." Under this process - which is regulated by the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) - if a disagreement develops between a Florida homeowner and his or her insurance provider regarding a sinkhole insurance claim, either party can ask ...

Distracted driving ban progressing in Florida The dangers of distracted driving are well-known to motorists across the country. Federal government officials have been trying for years to get more states to enact or strengthen laws currently in effect. Many new rules have been passed that significantly raise the penalties for using a handheld cellphone or texting while driving. However, Florida has yet to pass any laws that deal with the problem of distracted driving. In fact, the only law that the state has on the books currently forbids municipalities from creating ...

US Supreme Court says dog's alert enough to search vehicle The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases involving drug-sniffing dogs this term. Recently, Justice Elena Kagan issued the unanimous decision for the court for one of the cases. The decision for the second case is expected later this year. Writing for the majority, Justice Kagan overturned the decision of the Florida Supreme Court and placed a certain degree of trust in the abilities of drug-detection dogs and their handlers. The case involves the right of Americans to be free from "unreasonable ...

Bayer sets aside $1 billion to settle Yasmin and Yaz claims Yasmin, the oral contraceptive, was introduced to the market in 2001. The drug's manufacturer, Bayer, marketed the drug as a treatment for acne and severe premenstrual symptoms, in addition to its birth control benefits. The drug was a hit, bringing in $1.47 billion in sales during 2010 alone. Although the drug was a financial success, it came with a price--deadly side effects. The drug has been linked to an increased risk of blood clots that often result in heart attacks and strokes. As a result, since 2009, ...

Michigan's no-fault insurance reform, good for insurers, bad for accident victims In Michigan, drivers injured in automobile accidents have been able to receive lifetime benefits for their injuries regardless of who was at fault for the accident. Insurance reform has been a hot topic of late and proponents of reform seem to have made gains in a recently proposed Senate bill, SB 251. The bill seeks to eliminate uncapped medical benefits for motor vehicle accident victims and dissolve the association that funds these benefits. Michigan PIP benefits and proposed changes Currently ...

Use Chapter 13 bankruptcy to help manage student loan debt In 2012 the Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced that student loan debt in the U.S. was over $1 trillion and had exceeded the total amount of credit card debt in the country for the first time. The situation is only getting worse as 2013 continues on. Many people have experienced the crushing burden of student loan debt while being unable to find employment in the underperforming economy. Those with student loans often feel like they have no options for debt relief, since student loans are not usually dischargeable ...

Division of property in Illinois divorces No marriage is perfect. Even the happiest couples will have the occasional disagreement, but in most cases, these arguments are resolved before they become major problems. However, these disagreements may increase over time, leading the spouses to spend less time together. This can place a great deal of stress on the marriage, and the couple may decide that getting a divorce may be the best thing for their situation. In Illinois, when a spouse files for divorce, there will be several issues that will need to be addressed before ...

What options are available to those struggling with medical expenses? Financial problems can impact even the best planners when they least expect it. Unforeseen events arise and significantly drain any resources available. Because of the most recent recession, many people do not have enough savings to overcome any of these unplanned emergencies. When an individual experiences health problems, this can often lead to costly medical care and treatments. While many people have health insurance to defray some of the costs that arise, it may not cover all of the expenses ...

The Jones Act protects seamen Admiralty law has traditionally considered seamen "wards of admiralty," and deserving of the protection of the law. As such, admiralty law imposed an obligation on vessel owners to care for seamen who sustained injuries while working. If a seaman was injured during a voyage, the ship owner had to provide transportation and wages until the end of the trip. Additionally, the owner had to provide "maintenance and cure" to the seaman after the voyage ended -- payment for medical care and a small stipend for living expenses ...

Report shows credit card debt rising across the US Earlier this year, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued a report regarding our collective debt as a nation. According to the report, in the third quarter of 2012, our overall debt in the U.S. fell by $74 billion. During the same period, though, the amount of credit card debt across the country actually increased by $2 billion. According to TransUnion, a credit bureau, from July through September 2012, the average credit card holder in the United States had $4,996 in credit card debt. The credit bureau has predicted ...

Pedestrian accidents still a problem in New York City New York City is filled with pedestrians and bicyclists. Residents rely upon alternate means of transportation simply because it makes getting around that much easier when traffic is backed up. Even though the city has made improvements to pedestrian and cyclist safety, many of these people know that they need to remain alert to avoid potential bicycle or pedestrian accidents. Those pedestrians or cyclists involved in collisions with motor vehicles will often be the ones absorbing the full impact of the crash, ...

The top ten speeding ticket cities in Dallas County Dallas County has seen a significant amount of growth over the past decade. According to United States Census numbers, the region is home to over six million people. Many businesses and industries have headquarters within one of the cities located in the county, and the area is also very popular with tourists. With so many people living and working in the region, area highways are often filled with motorists headed to their destinations. More traffic means more accidents, and more accidents means that law enforcement ...

Speeding is one of the prevailing factors in traffic crashes and serious car accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Serious car accidents affect victims, the perpetrators, and society for years after the event; our Miami car accident attorneys have helped clients who suffered from head trauma, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and other life-altering effects gain justice, but the damage done in split seconds is often irreversible. In 2005, the cost of crash-related deaths and injuries among drivers and passengers was $70 billion, ...

In 2010, Johnson & Johnson recalled its DePuy metal-on-metal Articular Surface Replacement (ASR) hip joint. The National Joint Registry of England and Wales had revealed that that the hip joint replacement system was failing at a much higher rate than other joint replacement options. According to the British joint registry, the DePuy hip replacement system was predicted to fail in at least one-third of all patients who received it, often requiring painful revisionary surgery. Johnson & Johnson challenged the National Joint Registry's assertion that its ASR hip ...

Many Americans are unaware of the history and importance of the wrongful death cause of action. In this entry of the West Virginia Personal Injury Law blog, you can find out the answer to eight key questions regarding wrongful death in the event that you are so unfortunate as to lose a loved one as a result of one. 1. What is a wrongful death? Historically, under American and English common law, there was no claim for wrongful death. If a person was killed by the wrongful act of another, their claims died with them. This created the perverse result that it was better, ...