Border agents in Texas report surge of methamphetamine traffic Article provided by Mark A. Perez, P.C. Visit us at http://www.perezcriminallaw.com The Texas-Mexico border has always been a major entry point for bringing illegal drugs into the United States. For a long time, marijuana, cocaine and heroin represented the vast majority of illegal narcotics intercepted by Customs and Border Protection agents stationed in Texas. However, over the last several years, CBP reports that methamphetamine traffic has risen steadily. The Texas Tribune recently published data ...

Divorce: Property division in Nevada Article provided by Mullins Law Firm Visit us at http://www.mullinslaw.net If you are getting a divorce, you should understand the specific family laws of your state. Depending on your location, the allocation of property pursuant to divorce could differ immensely. In Nevada, the courts generally accept a property division agreement from the parties, providing it is fair and reasonable. On the other hand, if the litigants cannot agree, the property is divided within the divorce proceeding. Nevada is a community property state. ...

New conditions added to Compassionate Allowance list Article provided by Shifrin Newman Smith Inc. Visit us at http://www.newman-shifrin.com/ Applying and qualifying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be a long and trying process. In the majority of cases the Social Security Administration (SSA) requires applicants to prove that they a condition that prevents them from working for at least a year. If the SSA rejects the initial application, the wait for SSD benefits can be significantly longer as applicants must file and win an appeal. Although ...

How Federal Forfeiture Works in Maryland Article provided by Nathans & Biddle, LLP Visit us at http://www.nathanslaw.com Most people are unaware of how forfeiture laws work and don't realize that police can take their property without ever charging them with a crime. This article is intended to provide a brief overview of how federal forfeiture works in Maryland. Anyone who has had their property seized is encouraged to contact a knowledgeable Baltimore attorney for guidance. Federal forfeiture laws enable law enforcement officers to seize assets such as ...

Always a serious health concern, brain injury may be mild to severe Article provided by Browning Law Visit us at http://www.browninglaw.net What is the number of Americans who experience brain injury annually? Shockingly, 1.7 million people is the answer, according to the Brain Injury Association of America, or BIAA, which has declared March 2013 to be Brain Injury Awareness Month. BIAA also reports that more than 3 million people have already become permanently disabled because of traumatic brain injuries. Traumatic brain injury Most people have a general ...

Financial factors to consider when contemplating gray divorce Article provided by The Law Offices of Davis & Mendelson Visit us at http://www.camdencountydivorcelawyer.com The divorce rate in the United States over the last two decades has slowed or even declined according to some sources, but among those ages 50 and older the divorce rate during the same time period has doubled. Divorce later in life is referred to as "gray divorce", and many in the baby boomer generation make the choice to divorce after the children have grown, realizing they may ...

New Jersey getting tougher on sex crimes Article provided by Jack Venturi Law Visit us at http://www.jackventurilaw.com/ Individuals facing charges for sex crimes in New Jersey have a lot of rights at stake. New Jersey is getting ready to become the 47th state in the country to pass laws enhancing the penalties for child sex crimes. These criminal charges that already had serious penalties may become even stricter. Debate over the Jessica Lunsford Act The New Jersey Senate passed the Jessica Lunsford Act earlier this year. The Act requires a minimum sentence ...

A closer look at estate planning Article provided by Larmore Scarlett, LLP Visit us at http://www.larmorescarlett.com Many people believe that estate planning is only necessary for the very wealthy. However, estate planning can benefit anyone who has physical or financial assets to pass on to loved ones or charity when he or she dies. Estate planning attorneys can help individuals develop a strategy to help make the process go more smoothly. What is estate planning? Estate planning is the strategic preparation of documents, trusts and financial accounts that ...

An overview of Arizona bad faith insurance law Article provided by Surrano Law Offices, A Professional Corporation Visit us at http://www.surrano-disabilityclaims.com Every insurance policy is a contract. When a person purchases an insurance policy and pays the premiums on time every month, he or she rightly expects that the insurance company will uphold its end of the bargain and pay the benefits that are owed when it comes time to make a claim. Indeed, this sort of fair play is much more than just good customer service -- Arizona law requires insurers to approach ...

Insider trading cases show potential dangers for investors Article provided by Cogdell Law Firm, PLLC Visit us at http://www.cogdell-law.com The stock market is demonstrating signs that the U.S. economy may be starting to recover from the most recent recession. Investors are more confident about the decisions being made by some companies and are returning to the market, leading to levels not seen since 2007. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the government agency responsible for regulating the stock market in the United States. The SEC will investigate ...

Traffic deaths increase in 2012, mandatory black boxes proposed Article provided by Bruno Bellucci, III, P.C. Visit us at http://www.belluccilaw.com/ New statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) suggest that driving on the nation's roads is not getting any safer. The data shows that after declining steadily for six years, traffic fatalities across the nation are increasing. According to data from the NHTSA, about 25,580 motorists died in car accidents during the first nine months of 2012. This is an increase of 1,696 fatalities ...

Teen drivers are more likely to be distracted, experts say Article provided by Bruno Bellucci, III, P.C. Visit us at http://www.belluccilaw.com/ According to the Department of Transportation, in 2010 distracted driving was responsible for more than 3,000 deaths and 416,000 injuries on our nation's roadways. Although a problem among all age groups, experts say that teenage drivers are more at risk of being involved in a car accident because they were distracted. There are a couple of reasons for the elevated danger among teens. Likelihood of text messaging The ...

SQLstream Inc., the Streaming Big Data Company, announced today at GigaOM's Structure:Data, the results of an independent performance benchmark which measured the SQLstream s-Server 3.0 Big Data Engine processing 1.35 million 1Kbyte records per second per 4-core commodity server, outperforming a comparable configuration based on the Twitter Storm distributed real-time computation system. SQLstream's s-Server outperformed the Storm-based solution by a factor of 15x. SQLstream's s-Streaming Big Data Engine delivers action-oriented analytics, extracting operational intelligence ...

ServiceMaster Clean provides carpet cleaning service, tile and grout cleaning service, upholstery cleaning and wood floor restoration services to Naples Fl, Estero, Florida Lehigh Acres, Florida Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Marco Island. ServiceMaster just recently added a new tile and grout cleaning system that will leave tile and grout in bathrooms and kitchens looking as if they were just installed. Their are two main reasons to have tile and grout cleaned is to remove contamination that comes from food, drink and dirt that builds up over time and to restore tile ...

The Social Media Icon Awards will be presented by PR News on April 17, 2013, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt in New York City. The awards will recognize exceptional social media campaigns that have set new standards for digital marketing and communication for businesses. CoupSmart has been named a finalist for their execution of Lindt Chocolate's October 2012 hugely successful 1 Million Bag Giveaway of Lindor Truffles to Facebook fans. In less than one week the brand's fan base more than doubled, surpassing all marketing goals. "My team worked extremely ...

Inventor Toby Kinkaid, founder of Solardyne.com has developed the Urban Wind Turbine for City-based Wind power. Silent running, safe for wildlife, and aesthetic the Helyx technology is specifically designed to be used in high population areas close to people. "Propellers are an out of date technology, they're noisy, and unsafe for birds and bats. Urban Wind technology elegantly designed is a natural solution putting real wind technology into peoples everyday life," says Kinkaid. Wind farms used around the world are almost all based on old-style "Propeller" ...

BioSteel, a high performance sports nutritional company, announced today that Team BioSteel's Jordan Spieth finished tied for 7th at the Tampa Bay Classic. His finish gave him enough money to earn special temporary membership on the PGA Tour for the rest of the year. According to BioSteel President John Celenza, "Jordan has had a tremendous few weeks out on tour and we couldn't be more impressed with his results. His BioSteel "Pink" drink allows for optimal concentration levels and sustained energy that helps him achieve peak performance during every round." ...

The Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County has expanded its board of public- and private-sector leaders with a newly created board liaison position. The goal of the position is to facilitate communication between EDC-VC's board and governmental defense agencies within the region. Dave Sasek, CAPT, CEC, USN, chief staff officer, Naval Base Ventura County will serve as the initial board liaison. Commander Scott Loeschke will serve as an alternate. The board's approval of the liaison position aligns with the EDC-VC board's top priorities for 2013 of recruiting ...

Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP attorney Stephanie K. Gause has been selected by the Lee Park & Arlington Hall Conservancy as a "Member of the Year" in recognition of her "outstanding contribution, dedication and commitment" to the non-profit organization. The Lee Park & Arlington Hall Conservancy was formed in 1995 for conservation, renovation and further development of the eponymous 17-acre central Dallas park anchored by Arlington Hall - a two-thirds size replica of Robert E. Lee's Virginia home constructed in 1939. Gause has been an ...

The $12,500 prize is given annually to help organizations deepen and expand professionally-led arts education programs for older adults. The Stagebridge award will enable the company to expand its Performing Arts Training Institute to attract older adults who are still in the workforce. "Making quality arts programs accessible to people of all ages is important," said Dennis White, president and CEO of MetLife Foundation. "We are pleased with the success of the Creative Aging Program and the positive impact it has made on the lives of older Americans." ...

Data-driven marketing has been one of the biggest trends to hit the scenes in recent years. But with all the talk about "Big Data" these days, it seems very few businesses in the payment industry know how to actually use Big Data to see real benefits. Tranzlogic is changing that. The Westlake Village, California company has developed a proprietary process that transforms a merchant's credit card transaction data into actionable customer intelligence that will revolutionize the way they market to clients. The system works by tracking transaction data at ...

The Parent Teacher Organization at the Henry P. Clough Elementary School in Mendon will host its 2nd Annual Clough Classic Golf Tournament on Friday, June 7, 2013. The tournament will take place at the Shining Rock Golf Club in Northbridge, MA. All proceeds will benefit the Clough School students. The 18-hole golf classic will include a shotgun start after a continental breakfast, hole-in-one contests, men's and women's longest drive award and putting contest. Participants will receive a gift package, catered lunch and dessert table, along with raffles and silent auction. Player ...

On Monday, March 18th the staff at NetGain took part in the Big Brothers & Big Sisters Bowl for Kids event in Barrie, Ontario. The event brought together various teams throughout the community in a fun but inspiring bowling competition. Everyone involved had to raise a minimum of $25 in donations with all proceeds helping the local branch of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Barrie. Nearly the entire staff at NetGain took part in the event; Drew Dekker, CEO of NetGain was proud to be a part of a community charity event that works directly with the local community. ...

Children & Youth Funding Report, a national online grants news service, announces an important teleconference on Thursday, March 21 on new funding for a wide range of violence prevention initiatives for schools at all levels, as well as other public facilities.. Despite the impact of sequestration and 2013 budget difficulties, federal funding opportunities focused on school and community safety are still on track -- with several already out and others in the works -- from such agencies as Education, Health & Human Services, Justice, Homeland Security, Agriculture ...

The Central Virginia Chapter of the National MS Society is hosting the annual Walk MS: Richmond fundraising event this Saturday, March 23rd from 9am to 1pm at 4200 Innslake Drive Glen Allen, Virginia. Participants can choose to walk either a one or three mile route and finish with a celebration lunch, music, moon bounce, ultimate gaming trailer and over 20 vendors sharing popular products and services. Walk MS is the rallying point of the MS movement, bringing the community together to raise funds and celebrate hope for the future. "In 2012 Walk MS Richmond was ...