The subject of dog abuse has risen to the forefront of the consciousness of many Americans. How should dog abusers be punished is a question hotly debated by dog lovers. Many believe lenient court sentences aren't punishment enough. Nationally syndicated columnist (The Antique Detective) Anne Gilberts novel 'Mayor Of The Dog Park-Dog Abusers Get Theirs' offers a unique and controversial story line. The novel has six dog-loving vigilantes punishing the abusers the way they punished the dogs. Pretty rough stuff? Debateable since the abuse stories were taken from actual ...

Maddin, Hauser, Wartell, Roth & Heller, P.C., (www.maddinhauser.com) a Southfield, Michigan-based law firm, has named Kate S. Matlen as an associate attorney. Matlen earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and her juris doctor, cum laude, from Wayne State University Law School, where she was named a member of the school's chapter of the Order of the Coif. While in law school, the Troy resident served as a senior articles editor and a voting member of the editorial board for the Wayne Law Review. A member of the State Bar of Michigan, Matlen ...

Steve Graham, the Deputy Consul-General from the British Embassy in Brazil has officially opened the new premises of offshore technology company Sonardyne Brasil Ltd. in Rio das Ostras. The opening of the new office on Thursday 22nd November coincided with the 20th anniversary of the company first deploying its subsea offshore technology in the region. Deputy Consul-General Graham unveiled a commemorative plaque before an invited audience of leading oilfield services clients, oil company representatives and local government officials after being taken on a tour of the ...

CalvinAyre.com has been confirmed as the official video media sponsor of the third Sport and iGaming Conference on November 29, 2012 Coverage on the tablog will include a daily summary video on the day following the event and interviews with some of the key personalities that will be imparting their wisdom on the day. As with previous years, 2012's event takes place at Pinsent Masons LLP HQ in the heart of the city and within easy reach of London's Liverpool Street station. Now in its third year, the conference always draws some big names with representatives from ...

All-Pro Science, Inc. (APS) has announced that it has added Major League Soccer players Bryan Gaul, Brandon Barklage and Tyler Ruthven to its elite team of athlete endorsers known as TEAM APS. TEAM APS includes top athletes as MLB great Mike Napoli of the Texas Rangers, NFL superstars such as T.J. Ward of the Cleveland Browns, MD Jennings of the Green Bay Packers and Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles. APS athletes are not paid endorsers, but instead often approach the company themselves, to be a part of its unique and All-Natural message. Gaul plays defense for ...

Banner Engineering recently released a new tower light configurator, an online tool that allows users to customize tower light selections and view related information. The new tool was designed for a variety of operating systems including iPad and Android tablets. Over the past several years, Banner's Lighting and Indication (L&I) product offerings have grown at an increasingly fast pace. New color options, light functions and alarm-styles give customers more choices than ever before. The tower light configurator has been released to help customers conceptualize ...

Men and women struggling with weight loss in Phoenix and Tucson might want to consider the buddy system for shedding weight, say Dr. John DeBarros and Dr. Michael Orris, medical directors of Weight Loss Institute of Arizona. The doctors, who are known as the premier LAP-BAND specialists in Tucson and Phoenix areas, noted a recent ABC News story on the benefits of teaming up with someone to support your weight loss efforts following LAP-BAND surgery. The article told of four members of a New York family who all had weight loss surgery and supported one another on the ...

Pentair Equipment Protection introduces the McLean SPECTRACOOL Compact Air Conditioners, an extension of the company's comprehensive line of SPECTRACOOL air conditioners, which includes standard, narrow and compact models. Designed to efficiently deliver vital cooling to sensitive electronics within enclosures, SPECTRACOOL compact air conditioners provide 1,000 and 2,000 BTUs/Hr. (293-585 Watts) of cooling in a compact 17-inch tall by 12-inch wide footprint to fit smaller enclosures for indoor applications. SPECTRACOOL air conditioners feature a dust-resistant treated ...

Tire companies, driving experts and government agencies have been saying it for years, but now there is indisputable evidence that winter tires save lives and reduce serious injuries. Research conducted by the government of Quebec in the two years since winter tire use became mandatory in that province shows a five percent reduction in road-accident injuries that can be directly attributed to winter tire use. The study also found that vehicle accidents resulting in death or serious injury declined by three percent. The research concludes that winter tires prevent about ...

A November 2012 Marketing Week article from Rosie Baker discusses the Fournaise global report, which revealed that 70% of CEOs have lost their trust in the marketers ability to deliver growth, to which Red Ten NYC agree. Red Ten NYC have noted an increased demand for direct sales and marketing services, as their face to face approach and directly speaking to the consumer makes it very easy to measure the return on investment. Direct marketing allows the development of a more personal relationship with clientele, rather than indirect marketing methods that favor communication ...

The holidays are synonymous with entertaining, which means buying more food and beverages, says Stephanie Nelson, founder of CouponMom.com. In December, grocery budgets are stretched to the max as people host a party at home, bring a dish to a dinner party, attend a cookie exchange or bake gifts for neighbors. With a little creativity, consumers can plan and attend fun holiday events without stressing about the amount of money they will have to pay when the credit card bills come in. Nelson says "You don't have to be a scrooge just because you may need to pinch pennies ...

Heat placement for young pigs is a critical component for getting animals started quickly and maintaining optimal health. Heat mats more consistently fulfill industry recommendations that sustain piglet growth and health, when compared to heat lamps. Pig heating pads prevent drafts and create a zone of uniformly warm air for piglets, which provides important advantages, such as: - Ease of cleaning and maintenance - Energy savings - 14-month payback - Pre-wean mortality reduction For pigs up to 21 days, heating pads are the preferred choice for many reasons: - ...

The Edmonton Condo development named Station Pointe is now in the pre-selling phase for those who are looking to get in early on this opportunity from BCM Developments. Construction began at Station Pointe on October 1, 2012 which is located at 403 Belvedere Way in Edmonton. This development project consists of a variety of different buildings which will work together to create an urban village feeling. The first phase of construction consists of two buildings called "Landing" which is geared towards families and first time home purchasers. The "Manor" ...

essence5 is pleased to announce the launch of its first web startup product, Mariposta. Mariposta provides all the tools needed to create gorgeous magazine-like websites with hardly any effort that work on tablets, computers, and smartphones. With amazing features like CloudStamp, which will instantly load images from popular cloud services like Dropbox & Flickr, and Chrysalis, the magical visual editor which makes it super-simple to add photos and text to stunning templates made by expert graphics designers, Mariposta is truly pushing the envelope of what's possible ...

Reno may never be the same... At the beginning of this year, WinADay Casino announced the year-end grand prize winner of its Game of the Month contest. The luxurious prize package - a weekend in Reno -- was quite a treat and she even came back from The Biggest Little City in the World with more money than she'd arrived with. The winner, a WinADay Gold VIP player who signs on as MCDUFFGIRL, was drawn randomly from players that qualified in the Game of the Month contest in 2011. Each month a different one of WinADay's one-of-a-kind casino games is featured. Players earn ...

William "BB" Flanders and Roberto Ramirez of the Latin DanceFest (www.LatinDanceFest.com), present the Reno Winter Bachata Festival, January 2-6, 2013 at The Silver Legacy Resort Casino in downtown Reno, Nevada. The festival features dance workshops during the day, evening dance showcases and evening dance parties all night long. The Reno Winter Bachata Festival is friendly to beginner dancers and challenging to advance dancers. Everyone is welcome to join the fun. "We are dedicated to producing the best Latin Dance Festival in the World" said BB ...

A new TV campaign is due to air in New Zealand introducing a new method for everyday people to borrow a small amount of cash quickly for everyday emergencies. The animated TV commercial for www.cashtrain.co.nz will show a train speeding across the screen with cash flying through the air, with a voiceover explaining the advantages of the product. Cash Train loans will be available from $250 to $1000 and paid direct into customers bank accounts within hours of the loan's approval. After completing a simple application, customers will be presented with a loan offer in seconds, ...

Dr. Gurpreet Sethi, Waldorf dentist, is pleased to be able to offer Invisalign treatment to his patients. Invisalign is able to straighten patients' teeth without many of the drawbacks associated with braces. "I am very glad that our practice is able to provide Invisalign treatment to our patients. I know that many patients are interested in achieving a straighter smile but don't want to go through treatment with braces and Invisalign is a great and effective alternative. I hope that many of our patients will consider Invisalign treatment in the future," said ...

Dr. Farnoush Jamali, pediatrician in North Potomac, is excited that her practice is providing an online appointment scheduler as a part of her practice's comprehensive pediatric website. With this tool, patients are able to schedule appointments with Dr. Jamali without having to pick up the phone. "I am very glad that our practice is making it easy to schedule appointments online. We always strive to make our practice as patient-friendly as possible and this is a great example of that. I hope that many of our patients will use this service in the future," ...

Dr. Scott Emalfarb, Lakeview dentist, is happy to be making it easy for his patients to request appointments online through his website. With the appointment request form, patients are able to request an appointment without ever having to pick up the phone. "I am glad that our practice is able to provide online appointment scheduling on our website. We always strive to make things as patient-friendly as possible at our practice and this is a great example of that. I hope that many of our patients will use this service in the future to request appointments," ...

British people looking to obtain real estate abroad are choosing to purchase south of France real estate rather than villas in Spain according to the most recent HiFX Property Hotspots Report. Mark Bodega of HiFX recently commented 'France remains a safe bet for Brits. It goes without saying that the sun and lifestyle are a big pull, but buyers can now get better value for their money and take advantage of the weakening euro,' This report co-insides with news that the French mortgage market is improving. "Recently, we have seen many more bankers buying in France ...

Cataracts are the leading cause of reversible blindness in people over the age of 40, and the primary cause of vision loss in people around the world. There are more people with cataracts worldwide than there are cases of glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration combined. Types of Cataracts There are three main types of cataracts, including: - Subcapsular cataract - This cataract occurs at the back of your eye's natural lens. If you have a high degree of myopia, diabetes, or take high doses of steroids, you have a greater chance of developing subcapsular ...

If you have suffered an injury due to the negligent actions of another, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your damages. Often, mounting medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and lost wages due to time missed from work can be financially crippling. You will need an experienced personal injury lawyer on your side to make sure your rights are protected and you receive the compensation you deserve. Personal Injury Attorney Roles Throughout the duration of your case, your personal injury lawyer will handle critical aspects of the process for you. Responsibilities ...

General dentistry is concerned with the prevention, detection, and treatment of common oral health problems. Bi-annual teeth cleanings and examinations are the foundation of general dentistry. These visits may include x-rays and other diagnostics to check for problems such as tooth decay, gum disease, and even oral cancers. They will also include a professional cleaning and complete removal of plaque and tartar. When a problem is detected, your general dentist may provide services such as fillings, dental crowns, and periodontal treatments. He or she may also refer ...

According to the US Census Bureau, around 33,000 people are killed every year by drunk drivers. Alarmingly, as many as 38 percent of these accidents are caused by drivers who have a BAC of less than 0.07%. Even when DUI accidents do not result in death, they often result in serious injury to the drivers and occupants of other vehicles. While the drunk driver may be held criminally liable for these accidents, only an accident attorney can file a personal injury lawsuit on your behalf to ensure you are provided the full compensation you deserve. Knowing Your Rights When ...