Domestic violence against men: Steps husbands should take Domestic violence committed against anyone is wrong, but when men going through divorce claim they're the victim of domestic violence in court proceedings the claim is often interpreted as being disingenuous or as a power play. Husbands, like wives, can be the victims of the domestic violence. Recent data shows that more men are subjected to domestic violence than what is perceived by the public. The statistics regarding women and domestic violence are sobering. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic ...

Recent study sheds doubt on DUI checkpoint effectiveness Colorado residents may have encountered a DUI checkpoint before, but according to a recent University of Maryland study, DUI checkpoints are not as effective as they were thought to be. The study finds that the checkpoints often fail to make any drunk driving arrests even though many drivers are pulled over and tested. The study also found that the checkpoints do not typically change driver behaviors. A DUI checkpoint is a point on the road established by officers who then pull over either every vehicle or a ...

Financial steps individuals should take to prepare for divorce A person going through a divorce can expect many changes, particularly with respect to his or her finances. When preparing for a divorce, it is important for people to plan for how the separation might affect their financial situation. Spending some time thinking about the financial future can be a huge help to people preparing for their lives post divorce. When getting a divorce, it can be important for each spouse to prepare a budget that plans for his or her new financial situation. Sometimes when couples ...

Icy Sidewalks Bring Lawsuit Risk for Missouri Homeowners Winter is on its way, and that means that cold temperatures, snow and freezing rain will soon be facts of life for St. Louis residents. With this comes the risk of slipping and falling on an icy sidewalk. Nearly everyone has fallen on the ice at some point in their life. In most cases, the worst consequences are wet pants and a bruised ego. However, slip and fall accidents also have the potential to cause very serious injuries. Falling on an icy sidewalk could result in bone fractures, joint damage, back injuries, ...

Bomar Interconnect Products, Inc. expanded their RF connector offering with the introduction of the new SMP Interface System. The robust, multi-functional, system is commonly employed in a wide range of subminiature, high frequency coaxial cable-to-board and board-to-board applications. Engineered to securely mate and maintain performance through 40 GHz, the 50-Ohm subminiature devices additionally feature a VSWR of 1.18 max at 40GHz. SMP male PCB connectors are available in vertical surface mount, vertical surface mount through-hole (for extra board retention), and in ...

Attorney and Certified Public Accountant Jo Ann M. Koontz has been reappointed to the Board of Directors of the Realtor-Attorney Joint Committee of the Sarasota County Bar Association and the Sarasota Association of Realtors. She will serve another two-year term. Koontz is owner of Koontz & Associates, PL, a law firm focusing on residential and commercial real estate transactions, federal and state tax law and business law. She also serves on the Human Services Advisory Council, an advisory board for Sarasota County, and is co-chair of the Bar Association's Real ...

Rockrose, Brookfield's community of detached, eco-savvy homes in Carlsbad, is nearing sell-out. This weekend, the builder will release its final residences—three model homes with designer and eco-friendly upgrades inside and out. Model homes are priced from $724,900. "The models at Rockrose have handsome upgrades such as wrought iron staircases, designer selected wood or tile flooring and fully-landscaped yards that make them absolutely stunning," said Debby King, director of marketing for Brookfield Homes. "On top of that, these homes are loaded with ...

MediPurpose(tm), a master distributor and manufacturer of medical products, today announced that its corporate brand identity has been granted trademark protection in India. Trademark registration with India's Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks protects both the word "MediPurpose" and the medical product company's unique black and red logo. The medical product company's trademarks -- which include trademarks for babyLance(tm) heelsticks, MediPlus(tm) Advanced Wound Care products, and SurgiLance(tm) safety lancets — are registered with ...

An official report was submitted to Nobel Committee and Swedish Police, offering proof beyond doubt that this year's recipients of Nobel Prize in physics, David J. Wineland and Serge Haroche, were awarded the Prize for a discovery they acquired from Bosnian Crown Prince Mensur Omerbashich in 2008, while at the same time betraying public trust in responsible office Wineland fills at NIST. Their "ingenious" discovery is actually Dr. Omerbashich's discovery of how quantum and mechanist-scales physics are related/cancelled via simple fundamental ratio of 369.2 ...

Barbara Wirostko, Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder of Jade Therapeutics and Clinical Adjunct Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at University of Utah will give a featured presentation at GTC's 5th Ocular Diseases and Drug Development Conference to be held in San Francisco, CA on March 21-22, 2013. Dr. Wirostko is also a chairperson and session moderator for the event. Dr. Barbara Wirostko is a board certified Ophthalmologist and maintains an academic research and clinical affiliation with the University of Utah, Moran Eye Center, as a Clinical Adjunct Associate ...

The RSI Group, (RSY, TSX-V) the developer of RoomKey Property Management Software, has added three new sales team members, CEO Charles Ku recently announced. Rodrigo "RJ" Jose and Kim Halowski have been named Account Managers and Brent Fretwell takes on the role of Account Executive. "We are excited to have these three outstanding individuals join our organization," said Mr. Ku. He continued: "With their extensive sales experience, we have the ability to increase our reach into the North American market. We are finding that when we have the opportunity ...

Naturally Divine Beauty Grand Opening Celebration Come celebrate the grand opening of Naturally Divine Beauty in North Dallas. Learn, test and taste! This exciting day long event will feature product demonstrations, music and talks by real women who have made a successful transition to natural hair. Learn about new products and styles while enjoying tasty hors d'oeuvres and wine. Stop by and enjoy a day of festivities, fun and meeting new friends. Saturday January 26, 2013 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. 3556 Forest Lane | Dallas, TX 75234 For more information call 214 350-4990 ...

MEN Micro Inc., a world-renowned provider of embedded computing and I/O solutions for mission-critical industrial, mobile and harsh environment applications, now offer two 3U CompactPCI Serial-based Gigabit Ethernet switches for high data processing and versatile I/O implementations. Each switch provides up to 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports on the back or three ports on the front panel and 13 on the rear. Both the managed G302 and the unmanaged G303 switches support full or half duplex operation, fast non-blocking store-and-forward switching and auto-negotiation as well ...

ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!), a national non-profit organization whose mission is to provide care and treatment to children with autism, announces ONEHOPE Wine is the Title Sponsor of its 3rd Annual ACT Today! for Military Families 5k/10k Run/Walk and Family Festival. The event will be held on April 6, 2013 from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Tecolote Shores by Mission Bay in San Diego, California. ONEHOPE Wine is considered one of the most recognizable cause brands in the United States of America. The charitable company has grown rapidly over the past five ...

Abby Campbell, weight loss expert, of 911 Body ResQ will release her new book for sale next Tuesday, January 15, 2013. The title of Campbell's book is One Size Does NOT Fit All Diet Plan: Meal Planning That Will Boost Your Metabolism, Break Through Plateaus, and Help You Achieve Maximum Fat Loss Today! Amazon is the first to have it for sale and before the official publishing date. According to the back cover, "One Size Does NOT Fit All Diet Plan is the first and currently only book on the market that focuses on a dieting technique called 'nutrient timing' to increase ...

In the story, "Liberty Profile serves up a healthy slice of business innovation with Raspberry Pi" , IBM Technology Evangelist Simon Maple explained how he came up with the idea to run the Liberty Profile on Raspberry Pi. "Maple decided to showcase the lightweight, new Liberty Profile in the most exciting way possible," says Cara Hogan, Features Editor for WebSphere Insights. "He showed that it's possible to run middleware on an incredibly miniscule computer." In an impressive demonstration, Maple was able to use the computer and WAS ...

Several Xena Vallone Realty agents have been installed into leadership positions or recognized by the Sarasota Association of Realtors (SAR). Broker/Owner Xena Vallone was installed as the Secretary of the SAR Board of Directors and will co-chair the Realtor/Attorney Joint Committee. She also serves on the Professional Standards Committee. Realtor Renee Marquiss was installed as a member of the SAR Board of Directors and will chair the Professional Development Committee. She also serves on the Realtor/Attorney Joint Committee. Realtor Ron Gordon received the SAR ...

Stanbridge College, a technical college that offers Masters, Bachelor and Associate of Science degrees and diploma programs in Allied Health and Information Technology, announced that two of its nursing students, Janice Martinez and Elizabeth Hipple received scholarships from the Huntington Beach Hospital Silver Auxiliary to help them pursue their education. The Huntington Beach Hospital Silver Anchor Auxiliary is a group of volunteers who perform various service related duties for patients and hospital staff. The scholarships were awarded based on factors including the ...

Dial An Exchange (DAE), the largest privately owned timeshare exchange company in the world, has expanded its reach in North America beyond the timeshare sector to include several outstanding benefits as part of its Gold Advantage Program. The Gold Advantage Program contains several value-added rewards such as discounted hotel rates, golf fees, dining options and cruises. For the members who want to use the program outside of their next holiday, discounts exist on items such as movie tickets, retail shopping options and groceries. These benefits are in addition to ...

The Family Law firm of McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, L.L.P., is proud to announce the promotion of Amber Liddell Alwais to partner in the firm's San Antonio office. "Amber is a key member of this firm and a leader in the San Antonio Family Law community," says Mike McCurley, a name partner in the firm. "We are very proud that she has accepted this new position, which speaks to her incredible work ethic and proven legal abilities." Ms. Liddell Alwais' Family Law practice is focused on traditional and non-traditional divorce, ...

James Lancaster, President of the fund noted that "Stand2Learn is a leader in providing innovative stand-biased desks and educational solutions that grew out of research conducted through the Texas A&M Health Science Center and for that and many other reasons, we are excited to be a part of the business and look forward to helping with the learning and wellbeing of each and every student." PositiveMotion, LLC was formed in the fall of 2008 but did not license the standing desk technology from Texas A&M until the fall of 2011 following startup investments ...

Sirqul, a Seattle-based startup, has brought hot-topic polls to users and their iOS devices. Utilizing the Sirqul platform, VIE is a new and innovative application that allows users to unleash their creativity and express themselves via their mobile device camera, microphone, and video camera for FREE on iOS (http://bit.ly/RCpVMb). Users can create, share, and vote with a single click on hot-topic polls that a worldwide audience interacts with. Who Has The Better Voice? Users can find some lyrics or play an instrumental in the background. They can then take a photo ...

The new World of Beer (WOB) SMU, a thriving beer-centric tavern boasting an extensive collection of brews from around the globe, will host its official grand opening celebration all day on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013 at the bar located at 5600 SMU Blvd. Dallas Chamber of Commerce members will be in attendance to celebrate the official ribbon cutting at 3pm. WHAT: World of Beer SMU Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting WHERE: 5600 SMU Blvd., Dallas, TX 75206 WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013 Following the ribbon cutting, the celebration will continue with live music, prizes ...

Confiance IP Solutions is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2013 it will begin operating under the Onepath Systems name. In February 2012, Onepath Systems, LLC acquired Greensboro, North Carolina-based Confiance IP Solutions, Inc., bringing together two very well established and respected names in the technology industry to expand their product offerings and better serve their customers. Confiance, a Gold-Certified Cisco Partner, Cisco Master Managed Services Partner and EMC Velocity Affiliate Elite Partner, has provided world-class consulting services that ...

While other LVDT suppliers have discontinued manufacture of LVDT replacements for G. E. turbines, Macro Sensors continues to stock them to meet ongoing demand. Available in a variety of configurations and outputs, Macro Sensors' G.E. certified LVDTs and LVRTs - including those with ATEX and CSA approval - are used for position measurement on governor valves, throttle valves, reheat/stop valves, interceptor valves, IGVs and many other control valves. For easy selection of replacement Linear Position Sensors for G.E. steam, gas and nuclear-powered turbines, refer to ...