A new Civil War Battle App(TM) guide is now available for visitors exploring the Civil War events at Appomattox. History Associates, the leading U.S. historical services firm, collaborated with the Civil War Trust to develop content for the GPS-enabled application, which provides a guide to locations of interest at Appomattox, including the battlefield, the town, and the Wilmer McLean House where the Army of Northern Virginia surrendered. "This is another great release in our Battle App lineup," said Robert Shenk, Director of Internet Strategy & Development ...

According to devoted fan Ray Mequet, the last few years have been nothing if not tumultuous for supporters of the New Orleans Saints. For many Saints enthusiasts, the thrill of the franchise's first-ever Super Bowl win is still a fresh memory. Then, just last year, the NFL's bounty crusade against the team--and the suspension of coach Sean Payton--left many fans wondering whether the team would ever scale those heights again. A recent report makes note of the many factors that could determine the team's prospects in the season to come--but according to Ray Mequet, fans ...

Lattimer Communications, Inc., announced today the signing of its newest client, Visit Orlando, Orlando's official marketing organization. Lattimer Communications will serve as a marketing consultant to target specifically the upscale African-American market with services focused primarily on advertising, media buying, and events. "We brought on Lattimer Communications because of their in-depth knowledge of the African-American market, particularly the female segment," said Danielle Courtenay, Chief Marketing Officer at Visit Orlando. "Lattimer Communications' ...

The Houston personal injury firm of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend, is proud to announce that all nine of the firm's lawyers have been recognized on the current Texas Super Lawyers or the 2013 Texas Rising Stars lists. The firm has consistently been represented on these annual listings of exceptional Texas lawyers. Firm partners Nick C. Nichols and Randall O. Sorrels have been recognized on the annual Texas Super Lawyers listing each year for the past 10 years. They have been joined by Attorney Benny Agosto, Jr., since 2006 and Attorney Jay Jackson, ...

On Feb. 14, H.J. Heinz Co. announced that Brazilian company 3G Capital and Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. intended to buy out the company for $28 billion. The stock market responded swiftly to the announcement and shares of Heinz stock increased in value by 20 percent in one day to $72.50 per share. But the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was watching and it wasn't happy with what it saw: indicators of federal white collar crime. The day before the announcement, Heinz stock traded at double the average daily volume for the month prior. Close to 3.5 ...

Seven new pieces of legislation signed into law on Nov. 12, 2012, by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett may lead to significant benefits for the state's military veteran residents. The benefits take form through 25 major initiatives that are geared toward expanding services through grants to the PA Veterans Foundation and several other charities dedicated to aid for veterans. The legislation will result in the establishment of the Veterans' Trust Fund that will be used to provide the monies needed by public and private organizations working with veterans. According to ...

Boston estate planning law firm Cushing & Dolan, P.C. is exited to announce, elder law planning attorney Todd Lutsky will be the featured speaker at the upcoming elder law planning seminar, sponsored by the National Aging in Place Council (NAIPC). The seminar will discuss issues involving elder law planning and the health care system. Todd E. Lutsky, Esq., LLM Boston attorney Todd Lutsky began his legal career concentrating in the preparation of estate plans. Since then, attorney Lutsky has expanded his practice to include asset protection for the elderly and ...

After the 4th death in 2 weeks, West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin has requested a statewide coal mine safety review. February of 2013 began with one of the most auspicious decisions for coal mine safety, and workplace safety, in the history of West Virginia. In Bragg v. The United States of AmericaBragg v. The United States of America, a unanimous Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia paved the way for coal-mine-disaster victims to seek accountability and compensation from negligent safety inspectors and careless government officials. The Bragg case arose ...

Opal prices are set to escalate due to government polices of the two major opal exporting countries. "Both Australian and Ethiopian governments are interfering with the Opal industry at the same time," according to Wayne Sedawie founder of OpalAuctions. Ethiopian Government is set to Ban exports of Opal rough whilst the new Australian Government policies for Miners will make opal mining expenses prohibitive for most miners. Ethiopia Opal Rough Ethiopia will ban sales of rough opal from May 31st 2013. Opal exports for Ethiopia now match their gold exports. ...

Out of the 1,000 Honda dealerships that competed, Honda World Downey was one of the 112 that received the award. These awards are presented annually to the top-ranking Honda dealerships that achieved excellence in the following areas: customer service, sales, training, facility and sales satisfaction. This will be the 5th year that Honda World Downey in the Los Angeles area receives the award. Every dealership that won in 2012 was compliant with Honda's standards. Honda provides each winning dealership with a distinguished trophy and other showroom embellishments to ...

Recognizing that the last thing the world needs is another pseudo-artsy photo app that simply applies cheesy filters to photos to achieve a vintage or antique look, KoolrPix takes photo and image personalization to a whole new level with amazing results. KoolrPix is a feature-rich, online photo editor that works right in your browser; no downloads required. KoolrPix can tackle everything from birthday and holiday greetings, party invitations, new baby announcements, photo spoofs, "go viral" memes, & much more. Facebook users can now easily enhance special ...

The stars of the SCOPE Art Festival in New York, were with out a doubt the artists, but the real star of SCOPE's One Fifty Event (VIP party for 150 Cultural Innovators) was Ilegal Mezcal, the handcrafted, artisanal liquor sponsor for the event. Not only was the booze amazing, but it became evident that when you invite the Ilegal team to a party, they will elevate the level of fun and cause a bit of trouble (the good kind), all while making you a fabulous cocktail. The bartenders are not hired agency people, serving you a product that you are sure to forget tomorrow; these ...

Creative Child Magazine received over 1500 entries for their top products awards and named swiggies, wrist water bottles for kids one of their top products. "I was thrilled to hear that swiggies made the cut", says Julie Austin, CEO of HydroSport, the parent company for swiggies. "As a corporate creativity and innovation trainer, I know the importance of instilling creativity in kids, and that's what Creative Child Magazine does. The swiggies brand is synonymous with creativity and innovation." Swiggies, wrist water bottles for kids are unique ...

Men's Health Braintrust, consisting of leading experts from various disciplines, is pleased to unveil its position paper, A Framework for Advancing the Overall Health and Wellness of America's Boys and Men--The first comprehensive cross-cutting analysis of the health and well-being of men, boys, and their families across the lifespan. This position paper defines needs and issues a call to action with emphasis on minority, low-income, and underserved males. It also recognizes the important role women play in improving the health and well-being of men and boys. You can access ...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Every time a cell divides it makes a carbon copy of crucial ingredients, including the histone proteins that are responsible for spooling yards of DNA into tight little coils. When these spool-like proteins aren't made correctly, it can result in the genomic instability characteristic of most birth defects and cancers. Seven years ago, Dr. Joe Gall of the Carnegie Institute in Baltimore, Md. and coworkers noticed an aggregation of molecules along a a block of genome that codes for the critical histones, but they had no idea how this aggregate or "histone ...

Effects of traumatic brain injury may last longer than previously expected Article provided by The Law Office of George H. Romania, LLC Visit us at http://www.georgehromanialaw.com Although many people may not realize it, traumatic brain injuries are a significant problem in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1.7 million people in the U.S. suffer a TBI each year. Most of these injuries come in the form of mild concussions. Still, experts estimate that the cost of TBIs in the U.S. - including medical bills and lost ...

Change in law could impact child custody in divorce proceedings Article provided by Stephen J. Buhler, Attorney at Law Visit us at http://www.4utahlaw.com Divorce is not a fun occurrence for either of the two parties involved, but it can be equally as difficult, if not more difficult, on the children of the parties. The state of Utah has laws that guide how to proceed with a divorce and how child custody is awarded. Recently, the state legislature in Utah began considering a proposal to change child custody laws so that children would be given more of a voice as ...

NPR report: Immigrants don't bring higher crime rates with them to the U.S. Article provided by Law Offices of Mark A. Davis Visit us at http://www.madlawonline.com Legislators and pundits across the country have repeatedly drawn a causal link between the presence of immigrants - whether illegal or not - and an increase in crime. A recent story presented by National Public Radio (NPR)'s Joel Rose takes a different side: he argues that an influx of immigrants does just the opposite, actually resulting in lowered crime rates in traditionally immigrant-heavy areas. A ...

Is a promise always a promise? Proving breach of contract Article provided by Mariniello & Mariniello, P.C. Attorneys at Law Visit us at http://www.mariniellolaw.com Late last year, Donald Trump offered to give President Obama $5 million if he turned over his college transcripts and passport records. The media industry had a great time poking fun at the famous tycoon, as did well-known comedian Bill Maher. In front of his live audience, Maher offered to give Trump $5 million for proving he was not the offspring of an ape. The Donald subsequently brought a breach ...

Michelle Salater will deliver an in-depth web training for coaches, speakers, and service providers who want to put on a successful live event without hassle, attract the ideal number of attendees, and make a profit. Market Your Live Event: Killer Communication to Pack the House and Make Bank takes place April 3, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern / 10:00 a.m. Pacific. The web training shows attendees comprehensive strategies on the necessary communication to make live events successful—from the planning stages until the event officially ends. Before this live event marketing ...

Streaming live on the Co-Creator Radio Network (www.co-creatornetwork.com) on Tuesday, March 26, at 11 a.m. Pacific time/2 p.m. Eastern time, on her show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity," shaman and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt notes that the ancient stories of myth and religion speak of a time on earth when the land, the plants, animals, birds, bugs, and humans all communicated together, clearly and simply. Then the humans did something—something that is no longer quite clear—and we lost our ability ...

The site, which got into flight on the wings of Imagine That Event http://youtu.be/ZQGSer5darw , a Kids Net Worldwide sponsored party, had an impressive start on Feb. 23, this being their very first promotional event, and which had an overwhelming support and participation from several Santa Clarita businesses. The aim of the Skizzleville site is to provide the opportunity to create a formidable defense for many young adults, says Josie Snyder, Skizzleville Inc.'s chief executive officer. Even though this was their very first promotional event, Snyder noted how important ...

During a difficult economical period for Greece, Lato Boutique Hotel materialized an optimistic investment plan which includes: Expansion of the hotel's premises by acquiring the building right across the street adding almost 40% in hotel's capacity. The entire reconstructed building, is now transformed into a modern boutique room complex. Both the main building and the new wing are functionally united and the guests enjoy common facilities, services and comfort http://www.lato.gr/the-hotel/facilities Full reconstruction and re design of all its rooms and restaurants. ...

The Law Offices of Andrew W. Jones practices personal injury law in Marietta, Georgia. On March 6, 2013, the American Society of Legal Advocates welcomed the firm's founder, Andrew W. Jones as a member in the prestigious legal organization. The American Society of Legal Advocates presented Andrew W. Jones with a certificate certifying that he has met their standards of excellence and has been selected as a Top 100 Litigation Lawyer in the state of Georgia for 2013. The American Society of Legal Advocates is an invitation-only, nationwide organization of elite lawyers ...

Horvitz & Levy LLP announces that partner Lisa Perrochet received the first annual President's Award from the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (ASCDC). The award was presented at the organization's annual seminar luncheon on March 1, 2013. "Lisa's recognition by the ASCDC is well-deserved," said partner David Axelrad. "This is an organization she has dedicated much time and effort to, and this award is a fitting tribute to her continued contributions to advance the organization's mission to promote the administration of justice, provide ...