Senators aim to make private student loans dischargeable in bankruptcy Article provided by Charles R. Nettles, Attorney at Law Visit us at http://www.cnbankruptcylaw.com Although student loan debt is a growing burden for many in America, since 2005 it is almost always ineligible for discharge in personal bankruptcy. A group of U.S. senators has re-introduced legislation that would make private student loan debt dischargeable, though, aiming to help people emerge from bankruptcy with a fresh financial start and to make money available for other investments that would ...

Scientists develop a new way to detect mold in homes Article provided by Triangle Law Group Visit us at http://www.trianglelawgroup.net After moving into a newly constructed home, the last thing you want to deal with is mold contamination. Mold contamination in a home can cause serious health issues for the whole family. Sometimes, mold contamination is due to defects in construction. If this is the case, there may be a legal remedy available to the homeowner in the form of monetary damages for the harm caused. New way to detect mold contamination Mold contamination ...

West Virginia Supreme Court to rule on Massey mine fire liability Article provided by Fox Law Office, PLLC Visit us at http://www.foxlaw1.net In 2006, a West Virginia coal mine run by Massey Energy caught fire, killing two miners. Now, the widows of the two deceased miners are looking to hold the federal government accountable for what they say was a negligent failure to properly inspect the mine. The West Virginia Supreme Court heard arguments in the coal mining accident case in October 2012. There, the widows alleged that the federal Mine Safety and Health ...

New York City construction accidents on the rise Article provided by Chiariello & Chiariello Visit us at http://www.chiariello.com/ Lack of oversight may be to blame for the rise in construction accidents in New York City between 2011 and 2012. New statistics show that accident and construction injury rates have increased as the city cuts down on the number of inspections it performs in a year. Unfortunately, this means that many construction workers will by injured or lose their lives due to workplace hazards. Crane collapses in Queens A crane collapse ...

Supreme Court to Rule on Important DUI Case Article provided by Melowski & Associates, LLC. Visit us at http://www.melowskilaw.com Last month, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case involving an arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) that may have serious implications for drivers' Fourth Amendment rights. Specifically, Missouri v. McNeely presents the question whether police may take a blood sample from someone suspected of DUI without a warrant and without the person's consent. Facts of McNeely At approximately 2:00am on ...

Innovations on the dashboard may increase the risk of distracted driving Article provided by Kedzie Law Offices, P.C. Visit us at http://www.kedzielaw.com KITT is making a comeback. The popular show from the eighties staring David Hasselhoff and his talking car, KITT, may soon become a reality. Vehicles with amazing innovations were on display this year at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Although the vehicles were not yet able to hold a conversation with their drivers, advances did include the ability to connect to the Internet through the dashboard allowing ...

Moving your Arizona household if you are the custodial parent Article provided by Thompson Law Firm Visit us at http://www.cmthompsonlaw.com/ Once everyone has settled into new lives after divorce, inevitably things will continue to evolve for each ex-spouse. A divorced parent with custody of a child of the previous marriage may need or want to relocate to a new home with the child. Impact of distance A custodial parent move will probably affect the relationship of the child with the other parent. There may be logistical and financial impact on continuing ...

New technologies lead to increased risk on our nation's highways Article provided by Callahan & Blaine Visit us at http://www.bicycle-litigation.com Over the past decade, cell phone and Global Positioning System technologies have changed the way that people drive in the U.S. Although some of these changes have been good, there is no denying that the proliferation of these technologies has contributed to the emergence of distracted driving as a significant threat on our nation's roads and highways. Distracted drivers a threat to everyone on the road - including ...

Determining child support in Massachusetts Article provided by Mavrides Law Visit us at http://www.mavrideslaw.com The safety, stability and well-being of a child are of the utmost importance to parents. In the event a family is torn apart, a heated and highly emotional battle over the financial support of the child may ensue. Most people are aware that one parent may have to pay child support when the parents do not live together. There are a wide range of factors that must be considered and understood to ensure that parents receive the child support they deserve. Who ...

Study indicates that older motorcyclists are more likely to be injured in a crash Article provided by Callahan & Blaine Visit us at http://www.bicycle-litigation.com A study recently published in the journal Injury Prevention indicates that motorcyclists over the age of 60 are three times more likely to be hospitalized after a motorcycle crash than younger bikers. The study identified rib cage fractures as one of the most common injuries and suggests that reduced bone strength in older adults, combined with their ability to buy more powerful motorcycles, is ...

Texas declines to join national sex offender database Article provided by Mark A. Perez, P.C. Visit us at http://www.perezcriminallaw.com Six years ago, the federal government passed the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act, a law designed to create a uniform sex offender registration system throughout the United States. Along with five other states, Texas officials have decided that the added costs of participating in the registry aren't worth the potential benefits it could bring. Texas officials estimated that it would cost approximately $38 million ...

Financial experts encourage use of prenup as many wait longer to marry Article provided by Salley & Salley, Attorneys at Law LLC Visit us at http://www.salleyandsalley.com Results recently released from a study spanning over four years conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics found that Americans are waiting longer to tie the knot. The average age of marriage for women increased from about 20 in 1970 to 25, for men the average changed from 23 to 28. People are waiting for various reasons. Many are postponing marriage to get a higher level education ...

Anniversary of I-75 crash serves as a reminder of dangers on the road Article provided by Dimond Kaplan & Rothstein, P.A. Visit us at http://www.palmbeachaccidentattorneys.com/ Just over a year ago, Florida experienced one of the worst highway tragedies in the state's history. Foggy weather conditions paired with a nearby wildlife fire created dangerous driving conditions early in the morning in January of 2012. As a result, Interstate 75 was closed until visibility improved. Once officials felt the fog and smoke had lifted, they re-opened I-75. Unfortunately, ...

Known for its excellent customer service, good international reputation and well-maintained premium rental fleet, Ace Drive, has been proudly selected by "Singapore Tatler" readers and editors to be one of the three recipients of the "Best Car Rental"Award For Year 2013. "We thank Singapore Tatler' s readers and editors for their effort to recognize our commitment to excellence. This is a great achievement for the team and the brand. Our category was very competitive and tough, which makes the award more momentous. We are proud to represent ...

Biz Name Wiz (www.biznamewiz.net), the business naming service that pairs real people with new businesses to create their identity, has reached two significant milestones - having recently received its 200th order and naming a business in its 20th country worldwide. Specializing in smart, imaginative and inspired names, Biz Name Wiz provides startups with business name ideas and established companies with enticing new product names and original taglines. Launched in 2012, Biz Name Wiz fills the gap between free automated business name generators and agencies that charge ...

Director Eddie Tan says he is more than pleased with their sales and loyal customer base after launching only 12 months ago. "For a brand new business, and in a rather competitive and loyal marketplace, Kickstart Moto has gained the trust of a wide number of motorcycle enthusiasts wanting good quality parts at the best price." Prompt service and same day dispatch have impressed their customers who want the convenience of ordering online but don't want to wait another day for their parts to arrive and to get back on their bikes. "We know what it's like ...

Income Acceleration Mentor and best-selling author of The Millions Within, David Neagle, launches a new brand and website that will bring his message to a wider audience and help more entrepreneurs and sales-based professionals achieve success. According to a recent study conducted by the independent firm PayScale, small business owners earn on average between $25,000 and$75,000 annually. In response to this trend, David Neagle has expanded his website to further help entrepreneurs and salespersons break through financial barriers with new programs. For over a decade, ...

Adagold was once again called into action for emergency relief air support this week, supplying a high capacity Hercules L100 charter aircraft for multiple rotations between Brisbane and flood ravaged Bundaberg, which has been hard hit by the devastating Queensland floods of early 2013. The Hercules aircraft is the civilian equivalent of the widely used military aircraft and capable of carrying 20 tonnes of large cargo, pallets or vehicles over 2,400 km. Its unique rear loading cargo door allows for cargo, such as these emergency supplies to be rapidly loaded and ...

The Hung White Ponies featuring Rick "The Bass Player" Rosas the famed Neil Young & Joe Walsh bassist as well as legendary drummer and founding member of Pearl Jam, Dave Krusen will tour the United States West Coast as part of their 2013 North American Tour in support of the groundbreaking audio/visual concept release, "CRAZYTOWN" (Anatomy, 2012). This is the first set of live performances by The Hung White Ponies which also features world-renowned cellist, Michael G. Ronstadt (Generations, Lost In Holland) and newcomer guitar virtuoso, James Holsopple. ...

San Diego Self Storage (SDSS) sponsored its 14th annual holiday toy drive benefiting Toys for Tots by collecting toys at each of their 18 locations throughout the greater San Diego region with a cumulative number of toys equaling 16,232 donations. During the toy drive, an anonymous donor was motivated to donate 26 bicycles for underprivileged children in the San Diego area. Driven by the call to action to donate toys to the SDSS collection, the donor was motivated by an inspirational experience he shared with his daughter. According to the donor, "We have a storage ...

SESAC, the performing rights organization, has announced sponsorship of composer/songwriter/producer Christopher Tyng's "pay it forward" endeavor the GROW MUSIC PROJECT. Through the vision of veteran Songwriter, Composer, and Music Producer Christopher Tyng, independent bands and artists who want to take their music to the next level but lack the financial resources to do so now have an ally in Tyng's Grow Music Project. A launch pad for these emerging and deserving independent bands and artists, the Grow Music Project offers selected applicants the opportunity ...

Paperless Trail Inc (PTI), a Philippines based system integrator/application developer specializing in digital mapping, GIS applications and document imaging recently recently redesigned and re-launched their website with an improved content structure and a modern new design. The website, which can be viewed at http://www.paperlesstrail.net, is part of PTI's new objective of updating their products and services and creating a solution-centric offering. The new website redesign exhibits PTI's products and services in 3 solutions groups namely: Business Solutions, Mapping ...

Beautiful photos beg to be seen, but the rise of digital technology put photo printing on the backburner. Many photographers and hobbyists mourn the decline of print media and feel a twinge of nostalgia for a lost art. Nothing compares to the exhilaration of admiring artwork in the flesh or on the canvas so to speak. Thankfully, PrintFirm.com gives professionals, aspiring amateurs and iPhoneographers everywhere a chance to experience the full print treatment with the mounted canvas giveaway! The grand prize winner will receive a free canvas photo print in his or her ...

H2O Audio, the most trusted brand in waterproof audio solutions for swimmers and aquatic athletes, recently turned to digital design agency Cuker to create a new brand name and identity. The rebranding of H2O Audio to X-1 included a fresh website, new packaging, and brand video production. The new X-1.com is user-friendly and showcases X-1's innovative product line and brand standards. Together, Cuker and H2O Audio worked to identify a new market position for H2O Audio's innovative waterproof technology. After conducting extensive marketing research, Cuker saw the opportunity ...

As Jurney Jurray, LLC the boutique of handcrafted jewelry and accessories continues to look forward to a wonderful year in the crafting community, the company unveiled hand-painted children's accessory boxes better known as the "Glam-Box" noted for detailed designs possessing whimsical charm. Glam-Boxes are the latest addition to Jurney Jurray's DaVae LaVon Collection, which is the children's line of accessories dedicated to the memory of designer Jenee Dionne's daughter, DaVae LaVon. The wooden boxes are full of vibrancy and imagination with hand-painted ...