Hang up and drive: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month Article provided by Tindall Law Firm LLC Visit us at http://www.tindall-lawfirm.com/ To help draw attention to the dangers of distracted driving, federal officials have designated April as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The campaign, which uses the slogan "One text or call could wreck it all," places an emphasis on preventing cellphone-related distracted driving accidents. Connecticut distracted driving law In Connecticut, as in many other states, the law restricts cellphone ...

NFL and General Electric join forces to fight traumatic brain injuries Article provided by Tindall Law Firm LLC Visit us at http://www.tindall-lawfirm.com/ General Electric and the National Football League recently announced their plans to team up with leading neurologists to accelerate research on the treatment and diagnosis of traumatic brain injuries, or TBI. The $60 million initiative, announced March 11, 2013, will include $40 million for the development of imaging technologies used to diagnose brain injuries, as well as $20 million to improve the prevention, ...

Town of Fairfield settles final claim for Madoff investment mess Article provided by Tinley, Nastri, Renehan & Dost, LLP Visit us at http://www.tnrdlaw.com The town of Fairfield, Connecticut, recently settled its final claim to recover funds lost in the $20 billion Ponzi scheme perpetrated by Bernie Madoff. The town's legal battle began back in 2007, when Madoff's record-breaking fraud was first coming to light. It would take another several years for the full scope of the fraud to be revealed, and by that point, many assumed that Fairfield's pension fund investments ...

Covenant marriage bill passes Oklahoma Senate 40-5 Article provided by Branch & Hurtt Law Firm, P.C. Visit us at http://www.branchhurttlaw.com Oklahomans are divorcing at a higher rate than those of most other U.S. states. According to the National Vital Statistics Reports, in 2011, 5.2 people in Oklahoma out of every 1,000 divorced. Looking at comparable rates in surrounding states, Texas had 3.2, New Mexico 3.3, Missouri and Kansas 3.9 and Colorado 4.4. Only Arkansas surpassed Oklahoma at 5.3. By contrast, Iowa came in at 2.4. Legal grounds for Oklahoma ...

Estate planning important for everyone, regardless of net worth Article provided by Hamilton Law Office, P.C. Visit us at http://www.stuarthamiltonlaw.com People often prefer not to dwell on what happens in the event of their passing. Unfortunately, those who do not take a moment to make some decisions regarding their financial and healthcare wishes may leave these decisions to the discretion of the state. If a person does not put together a basic estate plan, the court system will determine how assets are distributed. This can lead to some unwanted outcomes. Dangers ...

Possible Utah adoption law changes give birthparents more rights Article provided by Stephen J. Buhler, Attorney at Law Visit us at http://www.4utahlaw.com Waiting for an adoption to be finalized can be stressful for those involved. Adoptive parents are often worried that an adoption could fall through, and birthparents sometimes worry about whether or not they will be allowed contact with their birth child after the adoption is finalized. Current adoption laws in Utah When birthparents choose the adoptive parents with whom their child will be placed, one ...

Laura's Law targets multiple DWI offenders Article provided by Plumides Law Office, PC Visit us at http://www.plumideslaw.com In December 2012, North Carolina's new law targeting individuals with multiple drunk driving offenses went into effect. The law has implications for those with multiple drunk driving convictions. Laura's Law in North Carolina The new law is named after a teenage girl who was killed by a drunk driver. The driver had multiple drunk driving offenses on his record and was intoxicated when he hit the teen. Now convicted of second-degree ...

New Yorkers should name a health care proxy for help with medical care Article provided by Felicia Pasculli Visit us at http://www.pascullilaw.com/ It's a disturbing thought for most people: what will happen to me in the event of a catastrophic illness or injury that renders me unable to decide medical care on my own behalf? Because it is such a disquieting thought, many people put off planning for such events. Yet the only thing worse than having an accident that renders a person unable to make medical decisions is subsequently getting care that he or she never ...

Behavior on parole has consequences for Pennsylvania man Article provided by Shaffer & Engle Law Offices, LLC Visit us at http://www.shafferengle.com A Pennsylvania resident who has been convicted of a criminal offense may breathe a sigh of relief if probation is ordered instead of jail time, or if a jail sentence has ended early and parole has been granted. What is important to know, though, is that even when people are released from jail, they can find themselves in further trouble for violating the terms of probation or parole. One Pennsylvania man in ...

Louisiana trucking company shuttered for repeated safety violations Article provided by Frischhertz & Associates LLC Visit us at http://www.frischhertzlaw.com/ How many times have you been driving along the interstate only to find yourself nestled amongst a pack of large tractor trailers? In some parts of Louisiana, this is an incredibly frequent occurrence. The only reason these scenarios aren't scarier than they already are is because we trust that trucking companies are keeping their vehicles in good repair and making sure their drivers are safe behind the ...

Medical mistakes can lead to cerebral palsy Article provided by Greene & Eisen, Co. L.P.A. Visit us at http://www.malpracticeohio.com Families of children with cerebral palsy suffer greatly--both financially and emotionally. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every 303 children is born with the disorder. Although cerebral palsy can be caused by many different things, medical mistakes made by doctors, nurses and other medical staff - before or during delivery - can cause the disorder. Types of cerebral palsy There are ...

Schlosser Signs, Inc. (http://coloradosigncompany.com/), a leader in the design, manufacture and installation of signage in northern Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska, has announced the addition of a new energy efficiency service division. The new department will evaluate the energy efficiency of customers' existing lighting and signage and replace inefficient lighting with energy-saving LEDs and other lighting technology. This type of retrofit can save customers thousands of dollars a year in energy costs. The new department is the brainchild of Ian Senesac, who brings ...

DALLAS, TEXAS (March 20, 2013)...Kathy Cook, Dallas County Community College District's (DCCCD) director of advertising, said it best. "Creative minds at The Barber Shop Marketing provided the brain power for DCCCD's award-winning ad campaign. The 'Smart Starts Here' brain campaign resulted in standout, creative ads that deliver DCCCD's message in a fresh and compelling way, reaching our audience effectively via broadcast, outdoor and online media." The Barber Shop (TBS)and DCCCDhave receivedfour awards for the "Smart Starts Here" campaign in ...

Butler Health System announced today the launch of a new patient experience for total joint replacement surgery patients, becoming the first hospital in the Pittsburgh area to use a new approach that blends online technology with in-clinic support. Butler implemented the TotalCare program designed by Madison-based Wellbe.me to provide patients with multiple benefits including the convenience of online education, family involvement, checklists and reminders. The program is fully integrated with other points of care -- Pre-admissions testing, Joint Camps, and Physical ...

Hearts Pest Management, Inc. President, Gerry Weitz accepted the California EPA 2012 IPM Innovator Award in Sacramento this past week. The award honors California pest management companies for their innovative approaches to IPM (Integrated Pest Management) along with their leadership in promoting these practices. Hearts Pest Management, Inc. founded in 2002 is the first Southern California pest control company to receive this award since the IPM award was established in 1994. Upon receiving the honor, President Gerry Weitz said, "I am in heaven! Getting this award ...

Laura Khouri, President of Western National Property Management, has been honored by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM ) as a Woman Changing The World of Real Estate Management. Khouri is among a select group of women recognized by IREM for their innovation, mentoring, community service, leadership and other laudable initiatives. According to IREM, the number of female Certified Property Managers (CPMs) is on the rise. The organization recently reported that the percentage of women CPMs has increased from nine percent in 1983 to more than 50 percent today. ...

The Arab Studies program and Arab Student Union (ASU) at the University of Houston (UH) will co-sponsor a public screening of "Under the Bombs," an award-winning Lebanese film depicting a fictional story set against the backdrop of a real war between Israel and Lebanon, at 1 p.m., Friday, March 22 in the Social Work Building, room 101. The event is free and open to the public. According to Emran El-Badawi, director of the Arab Studies program and assistant professor of Arabic language and literature at UH, the purpose of the film is to promote film and culture ...

P. Allen Smith will visit Texas-based garden center, Calloway's Nursery in North Plano to present a free container garden demonstration on Saturday, March 30, at 10:30 a.m. Smith will provide container design tips and plant selection advice featuring the Platinum Collection of Proven Winners plants. The event is free and takes place at Calloway's Nursery, 2460 Hwy. 121, Plano, Texas 75025. "We're thrilled to bring North Texas gardeners this opportunity to hear from P. Allen Smith. We hope gardeners get inspired with what they learn at the demonstration," ...

Drink Tanks has spent two years developing a better beer growler and has turned to online funding through Kickstarter.com to make the dream a reality. Kickstarter backers have given an overwhelming response. Within three days, the company had met their $30,000 funding goal. In less than a week, they doubled the initial goal, raising $60,000. Today the company has been on Kickstarter for one week and has raised $75,000. "The power of crowd-funding is amazing," said Nicholas Hill, owner of Drink Tanks. The campaign is still active and runs through April 15. The ...

Signature Card Services, the industry-leading payment processing services provider, is helping merchants make a smooth transition to EMV well ahead of the deadlines set by card networks. The company has made EMV-enabled terminals available to its entire network of agents, and is providing them with the education and technical support they need to help merchants embrace the change. "We believe the biggest challenge for merchants is their reluctance to learn a whole new technology - which is understandable," explains Aaron Slominski, Senior Vice President of ...

Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, announced that four healthy ready-to-eat meals from GoPicnic Brands Inc. will be available in more than 500 Regal Entertainment Group locations nationwide beginning in April. These prepackaged, nutritious and flavorful menu choices offer a satisfying addition to current concession offerings. "Regal constantly tests new menu items and listens to our guests. We found a significant number of moviegoers who sampled the gluten-free, ...

Intelafone, a popular Internet Telephony Service Provider (ITSP) in North America, and Grandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and IP video surveillance solutions, today jointly announced Grandstream's full range of SIP phones and HT series of Analog Telephone Adapters (ATAs) are certified and interoperable with Intelafone's Business and Residential VoIP services. Businesses and consumers can now confidently use Grandstream SIP endpoints, including GXP and GXV series IP Phones, DP series of DECT IP Phones, and HT series of ATAs with Intelafone's ...

Chrome Creative Group (CCG) is a full-service design and development firm with a unique edge: complete customization and top tier results at affordable prices. CCG prides itself in being the go-to firm for small to mid-size businesses and organizations who want to improve their online and/or print appearance. Offering superior one-stop services such as web design, web development and all facets of graphic design, Chrome strives to create inspired designs that surprise, impress and engage consumers through emerging media platforms. In the cyber-connected world we live ...

Recruiting Trends, a leading resource for the employee recruitment industry, has announced that the TalentCulture #TChat Community will participate in the Recruiting Trends Sourcing & Recruiting Social Summit, which takes place April 11 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Washington, DC. #TChat Community Co-founders Meghan M. Biro and Kevin W. Grossman will be covering the event live and sharing recruiting insight throughout the day on the Twitter #TChat and #rtrends channels. The summit will culminate with a special live #TChat session where Meghan and Kevin will ...

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) is proud to announce that it has received gifts from the Posey Family Foundation, Texas Instruments, Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation, NBCUniversal Foundation, Capital One Bank, Grainger, and Dallas Women's Foundation that help fund local Girl Scout programs. "Something is going on with girls today - they're backing down, opting out, and shying away from leading," said Colleen Walker, chief executive officer for Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. "They're bullied by their peers, pressured by industries that ...