Being the first to file for divorce has several advantages Article provided by Zollie C. Steakley, PLLC Visit us at http://www.zolliesteakley.com Divorce can be a difficult and emotional process. Dealing with all of the aspects of a divorce can be even more difficult when a spouse's decision to divorce is unexpected. However, many times both spouses know they are heading toward divorce. If this is the case, there are numerous legal and financial benefits to being the first to file a divorcepetition. Filing first provides an opportunity to get organized and ...

Those accused of domestic violence face serious penalties Article provided by Law Office of Edward E. DeWerff Visit us at http://www.dewerfflaw.com Without a doubt, domestic violence is a serious issue for everyone involved; however, it can be a life-changing event for an individual who gets falsely accused of such acts. The term "domestic violence" can cover physical harm that is inflicted on any member of a household by another member of that same household. It is sometimes called spousal abuse as well, and even though murder and rape can be considered ...

Missouri criminal law: driving in a drugged condition Article provided by Rosenblum Schwartz Rogers & Glass, P.C. Visit us at http://www.rsrglaw.com/ In January 2013, St. Louis County, Mo., Police stopped a 29-year-old Dittmer man one evening while he was driving near Grant's Farm, south of St. Louis, according to the Sunset Hills-Crestwood Patch. In March, the defendant was charged with driving under the influence of illegal drugs, specifically opiates, amphetamine and methamphetamine, reportedly as evidenced by blood test results. In Missouri, anyone who ...

Washington Supreme Court dismisses custodial interference charges Article provided by Law Offices of Susan Millican O'Brian & Associates, P.S. Visit us at http://www.smobrian.com The Washington Supreme Court recently dismissed a case against a father charged with first degree custodial interference. The <a target="_blank" href="http://www.courts.wa.gov/index.cfm?fa=controller.managefiles&filePath=Opinions&fileName=858608.pdf]case[/url] involves a father who took his four-year-old daughter from Washington to Mexico in violation of the ...

Teen driver fatality rate climbing in 2013 Article provided by Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer, L.L.C. Visit us at http://www.gainsburghbenjamin.com Though 2013 is but a few months old, there have already been a spate of high-profile, fatal accidents involving teen drivers and their passengers. A recent crash outside Chicago killed four teens when the young driver hit a patch of ice, slid through a guardrail and ended up in a nearby creek. A similar incident in Ohio resulted in another six deaths. The Governors' Highway Safety Association ...

Starting a business in Indiana? Choose your formation carefully Article provided by Lewis & Kappes Visit us at http://www.lewis-kappes.com Starting a new business is a huge endeavor. If you're about to head down this path, you've probably spent a lot of time worrying about things like creating a business plan, lining up investors, finding customers and hiring staff. However, in the midst of all of these big issues, it is important not to overlook a basic -- but crucial -- business planning decision: what structure should your business take? Assuming you are ...

Proposed change to Tennessee DUI laws Article provided by T. Bailey Law Office Visit us at http://www.tbaileylawoffice.com/ The sponsors of a new bill being proposed in Tennessee hope the measure saves lives and makes the roads safer. Proposed changes to the penalties for being convicted of driving while under the influence reflect how seriously the lawmakers take the safety and well-being of the state's residents. Change in Tennessee law The legal drinking limit in Tennessee is currently set at 0.08 percent. Currently, the law dictates that those who have ...

What factors are common to wrongful criminal convictions? Article provided by Feeley & Sayegh LLC Attorneys At Law Visit us at http://www.jjslawoffice.com It sounds like a bad dream: a guilty sentence given to an innocent person. However, it does happen. If components of a criminal case are overlooked, this may leave room for error. With this in mind, it is extremely important to decipher what factors, specifically lead to mistakes in a criminal investigation and trial. According to research from the Washington Institute for Public and International Affairs ...

"Barefoot Bandit" faces new charges after two-year crime spree Article provided by Jeff Staples, Attorney at Law Visit us at http://www.jeffstapleslaw.com/ Before his arrest in 2010, Colton Harris-Moore, better known as the "Barefoot Bandit," held a gun to his head and threatening to take his own life rather than be brought in to face the charges against him. Currently serving a seven-year prison sentence six-and-a-half year prison sentence on a variety of federal charges, Harris-Moore, like most people facing criminal charges, feared going to ...

New bill proposes legalizing sobriety checkpoints in Wisconsin Article provided by Buting, Williams & Stilling, S.C. Visit us at http://www.buting.com Every American is guaranteed certain fundamental rights by the Constitution. Among them is the Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. In the context of a traffic stop, under normal circumstances, this means that a law enforcement officer needs reasonable suspicion to pull over a car. Would a reasonable person, based on specific and articulable facts, suspect that an offense ...

Older Americans filing for bankruptcy as financial pressures mount Article provided by Thrush & Rohr LLC Visit us at http://www.thrushandrohr.com The recent economic collapse affected older Americans disproportionately. Many saw the value of their estates dwindle as investments declined in value and little or no income came in from interest on savings. According to a recent report by the AARP's Public Policy Institute, more Americans over the age of 60 are struggling with debt. This has pushed many to consider bankruptcy. The institute's research found that ...

Covering flip books, apps, online newsstands and blog-style magazines, you will learn: magazine business fundamentals, how to create an editorial philosophy, how to build an editorial calendar, places where content and images can be found, the different ways a digital magazine can be monetized and the tools that will be necessary for producing a digital publication. Additional topics include: how to effectively use social media to connect with your audience, considerations for setting up a website or blog and search engine optimization techniques that can help to improve ...

Minka first entered the ceiling fan market as a decorative light manufacturer. As the company grew, so did Minka's concepts. Eventually Minka Aire ceiling fans were developed to offer elegant designs, energy efficiency, maximum comfort, and versatile decor options for any room in the house. Today Minka Aire has over thirty styles and is known as being on the vanguard of design that uniquely combines form and function. Minka Aire ceiling fans are innovative, fun, and flashy. From the ultra-modern to the traditional, Minka Aire is sure to have a style that fits both your ...

Gregory Bonfiglio from Proteus Venture Partners, will give a presentation on "Funding for Regenerative Medicine Technologies: Opportunities And Challenges" at the Stem Cell Summit 2013 (Apr 29-30, 2013 in Boston, MA) Greg Bonfiglio is a Managing Partner of Proteus Ventures and Chair of the Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine (CCRM). He will explore the significant opportunities and challenges in commercializing stem cell research and its applications to treat disease from a technical, financial, intellectual property and reimbursement perspective ...

Elastix, the largest open source software solution for unified communications in Latin America, announced today that Grandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, is an official sponsor of Elastix worldwide training centers and training courses. Grandstream's sponsorship covers two product categories: IP Multimedia Phones and FXO Gateways. Elastix Training Centers located worldwide will be equipped with the Skype-certified GXV3140 IP Multimedia Phone and GXW4104 FXO Gateways for use in educating and certifying ...

NY entrepreneur and gentleman about town Alan "Action" Schneider unashamedly embraces the term Sugar Daddy. "With the economy in the condition it is in, women are gravitating to the traditional relationship where the man is the provider," says Mr. Schneider. "Many women appreciate men who extend to them mentorship, chivalry, attention, and financial and emotional assistance. Throughout history and up to the current day, these relationships simply work. Despite the dim view that some may have of sugar daddy/sugar baby relationships, their numbers ...

has carved a niche in the small business sector and launched a dedicated Small Business Division to specifically cater to this fast growing client base. In addition, VoiceNation recently revamped their answering service for small businesses webpage to be more user-friendly for business owners. VoiceNation's Small Business Answering Service division serves a wide variety of small businesses ranging from real estate firms, legal firms, medical and dental practices to general contractors, plumbing/HVAC, restaurants, property management firms, religious organizations and ...

Steve Schulz has been named Territory Sales Manager for the Upper Midwest region of the U.S. for the Boral TruExterior Trim product line. Schulz will lead all sales efforts for the innovative, sustainable exterior trim product, with a focus on growing market awareness for its advantages and benefits and enhancing marketshare. Based out of Lake Geneva, WI, Schulz will assist builders, remodelers, and architects in the states of Wisconsin and Minnesota, as well as in portions of Iowa and Illinois with their exterior trim needs. "As a former builder, Steve Schulz brings ...

Rapidsoft Systems, a NJ based leading software development and outsourced IT services company, recently achieved a major milestone by delivering a unique custom data analytic platform to its client. The team collaborated with the client's internal engineering team based in New York in designing a unique analytic platform for analyzing large data in real time. The software developed by Rapidsoft Systems' team lets company analyze thousands of consumer interactions between consumers and the advertisements placed at different locations all over the country. The system analyzes ...

EVOLOGIE is the next-generation in skin-care products enabling people of all ages and ethnicities to maintain clear and healthy skin. And EVOLOGIE has the clinical trials to prove it! http://www.evologie.com/real-results#clinical-results EVOLOGIE 's patent-pending YS3 Complex clears skin quickly, locks in hydration and works in conjunction with skin's natural mechanisms to heal and protect itself - delivering results that last. This is much-needed innovation in a skincare category that is still using decades old formulations. New York Times reported the rise in ...

The Gene Hass Foundation today announced donations totaling more than $200,000 in its first grants awarded for the 2013 year. The funds benefit a variety of programs large and small, locally and nationwide, with a focus on educational scholarships, youth development and veteran training, among other community support activities. "Since its founding in 2001, the Gene Haas Foundation has helped more than 800 organizations in support of local communities," said Peter Zierhut, director of the Gene Haas Foundation. "Whether it is through the support of young ...

Central Carolina Hospital moves further into the digital age this week. On April 9th the hospital moved from a reliance on paper records to primarily electronic ones. This new records process means increased patient safety, reduced costs and increased access to patient's medical record by his or her physician. Hospital staff and area physicians have been in training the last two months in readiness for the transition. According to Doug Doris, CEO, "Electronic medical records allow our physicians and clinical staff access to a patient's complete record, instantly ...

Bringing together local businesses and over 30 wellness providers including nutrition, aromatherapy, life visioning, acupuncture, energy healing, astrology and much more. Holistic health is an approach to creating wellness which encourages individuals to recognize the whole person: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. The individual is encouraged to actively participate in their health decisions and healing process, and in making wellness oriented lifestyle choices. In addition to wellness providers, the event will include yoga class demonstrations from Fireshaper ...

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) safety risk analysis process has identified Loss of Control as one of its 'significant 7' safety risks. A loss of control task group was set up, comprising representatives from CAA, Airlines and other aviation organisations, with the remit to examine the range of causal factors leading to loss of control. There have been nine fatal accidents since 2000, attributed to Loss of Control, resulting in the loss of 1128 lives. Monitoring lapses were identified as contributory factors in many fatal accidents and serious incidents and it was established ...

The stress of moving into a new home just decreased for residents of the Orlando Metropolitan Area. Unpakt, a comparison pricing site and online booking tool for consumers searching for a moving company, just launched in the Orlando, Florida market and is taking the headache out of moving for Orlando residents. Unpakt is a one-of-a-kind platform that enables Orlando-Area residents to plan a simple home inventory, compare competitive price quotes from Orlando-Area movers, and then book the move with the click of a button. Similar to what sites such as Kayak or Expedia ...