Football players at risk of developing serious brain disease Article provided by Law Office of James H. Guest, L.L.C. Visit us at http://www.jguestlaw.com/ Professional athletes in the United States are often idolized, none more so than professional football players. Parents often spend hours on weekends watching football with their young children and many enjoy the thrill of attending games in person, as well. With the star power enjoyed by many football players in the U.S. comes a predictable interest in playing the sport among many young Americans. In fact, ...

How to protect the elderly from financial exploitation Article provided by Mason Thomas Visit us at http://www.masonthomas.com/ From strangers' well-orchestrated scams to family members' or care providers' schemes to steal or divert property, the financial exploitation of senior citizens is a serious, yet often unreported, issue. And survey results released in 2012 by the non-profit Investor Protection Trust suggest that the problem is getting worse. It found that 20 percent of Americans over the age of 65 admit to having been the victims of financial swindles. ...

Bankruptcy an option for South Carolinians struggling with debt Article provided by Lord Law Firm, LLC Visit us at http://www.lordlaw.com/ Nearly one million people filed for personal bankruptcy in the United States during the first three quarters of 2012. Many people in South Carolina go through bankruptcy in order to make ends meet and relieve themselves of demanding debts. Chapter 7 bankruptcy The purpose of bankruptcy is to give a person struggling with debt a fresh start by discharging certain debts. Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows people struggling with ...

Web surfing while behind the wheel increasing, study finds Article provided by Adelman German, P.L.C. Visit us at http://www.adelmangerman.com/ With the increasing social expectation to stay connected, it has become harder for people to put down their cellphones for an extended period of time. Unfortunately, this means that more and more people are using their cellphone while behind the wheel. Although studies in the past have highlighted the dangers of using a cellphone to text or talk behind the wheel, a new study has found that another form of distracted driving ...

Proposed rule may require hedge funds to report own wrongdoing Article provided by Conforti & Turner, LLP Visit us at http://www.conforti-turner.com The Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement network has proposed a rule that would make it mandatory for hedge funds to self-report wrongdoing in their day-to-day operations. While hedge funds and other corporations are protected from illegal search and seizure and enjoy freedom of speech, they cannot claim Fifth Amendment rights that protect citizens from revealing self-incriminating information. Proposed ...

ADA litigation among the costs of doing business in California Article provided by Karlin Law Firm Visit us at http://www.karlinlaw.com Since January 2005, more than 16,500 lawsuits alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act have been filed across the country, and California has seen more of these lawsuits than any other state. In this environment, employment-related litigation is an important and inevitable expense that California business owners cannot afford to ignore. Rather, such business owners should focus on retaining competent counsel that ...

Potential change to Kansas' sex trafficking law Article provided by Garretson, Webb & Toth, LLC Visit us at http://www.ks-sexcrimesattorney.com Sex trafficking is still a problem in the United States, and the state of Kansas is currently pushing for legislation that would allow the enforcement of harsher penalties. This push stems from the belief that young girls between the ages of 14 and 17 need protection and that no sexual act can be consensual when a child is involved. Senate Bill 61 The new bill sets out to create a new crime in the state of Kansas. ...

New CHP course aimed at reducing car accidents for teen drivers Article provided by Law Offices of Mauro Fiore, Jr. Visit us at http://www.fiorelegal.com A driver's license is a ticket to freedom for many teens. It means no longer needing to rely on mom and dad to take them from place to place. They are able to go where they want, when they want to go there. While it is exciting for teens to finally be able to drive, they also need to know about some of the risks that may arise when they are behind the wheel. A new program by the California Highway Patrol has ...

Injured workers in Ohio must file their claim within two years Article provided by The Bainbridge Firm LLC Visit us at http://www.bainbridgefirm.com Under Ohio law, workers who are injured or who have contracted "an occupational disease in the course and scope of employment" need to file their workers' compensation claim applications within two years. This time limit is called a statute of limitations. If workers exceed this time frame, they are barred forever from receiving compensation for the injury from Ohio workers' compensation insurance. Permanently ...

Survey finds teens at high risk for drowsy driving Article provided by Browning Law Visit us at http://www.idahofallsattorney.com When you were young, your parents likely stressed the importance of a good night's rest, as sleep can improve your ability to concentrate on life's daily tasks. Unfortunately, not everyone has heeded this sage advice, according to a recent survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, and are engaging in drowsy driving--a type of distracted driving. Teens in particular are at risk of driving while drowsy. According to the survey, ...

Study: effects of traumatic brain injuries can persist for years Article provided by Browning Law Visit us at http://www.idahofallsattorney.com Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a serious health problem nationwide. TBIs are caused by a bump or blow to the head or an injury that penetrates the skull resulting in the brain's inability to function normally. Each year, about 1.7 million people in the United States suffer a TBI, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Additionally, TBIs cost about $52 billion each year to treat and are responsible for about ...

Cervical Cancer and Social Security Disability Insurance Article provided by Wagner, Nelson & Weeks Visit us at http://www.wagnerinjury.com Cervical cancer has become is a concern for women in Tennessee and across the United States. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 12,000 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. every year. Fortunately, the treatments and detection methods for this disease have improved, and fewer women are dying as a result. Cervical cancer and its detection Cervical cancer is a disease that affects ...

Unpaid student loan debt increasing Article provided by Nathan Erlich, P.C. Visit us at http://www.erlichpc.com A fair number of New York residents are familiar with student debt. Recent data shows that many individuals are currently behind on student loan payments. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 11 percent of student loan balances are 90 or more days past due. Last quarter the rate was only 8.9 percent, and the quarter before that was 8.7 percent. The current number of people behind on their student loan payments is the highest it has ever ...

Landau Eugene Murphy Jr., the Logan West Virginia resident and landslide winner of NBC's hit television show America's Got Talent, will perform his first ever concert at the Charleston Municipal Auditorium Saturday April 6th at 7pm. Murphy's only scheduled Charleston area public performance in 2013 is a benefit for the Community Music Association and Junior Achievement of West Virginia. Tickets are on sale now just in time for Valentines Day gift-giving at the Charleston Civic Center box office, via telephone at 1-800-745-3000 and at http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/16004A459737389F. ...

Instead of the usual extravagant chocolate boxes and end-of-year long lunches, Targetbase Integrated invited existing and potential clients to a digital marketing and social media seminar, Sharing Strategies, Getting results from social media, which they are hosting in Sydney on Thursday 21 February 2013. Defying the tradition of lavishing expensive gifts on clients at Christmas, integrated agency Targetbase said thank you at the end of 2012 in a far more meaningful way. The drawcard for the event is guest speaker Laurel Papworth (laurelpapworth.com), author of Social ...

It has the capacity to build and maintain high-quality websites that assist clients to better search engine rankings. Just recently, Google made an announcement that confirmed about the new Panda refresh, which is said to have affected 1.2% of English queries. Specifically, it made several websites (even those owned by large companies) bouncing up and down the search engine rankings. Most organizations and website owners were caught flat footed that before they were able to react, their search engine rankings were badly affected and quick to act on this is PrimeView, ...

Streaming live on the Co-Creator Radio Network (www.co-creatornetwork.com) on Tuesday, February 19, 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 asks the questions: What steps must you take to live in harmony with nature, culture, community, and the path of your heart? What overlooked assumptions about space and energy keep us from engaging in the awakening energy of our time? This week guest Alex Stark offers practical, ...

Homeowners, who need a simple renovation or total redesigning of the house, think about the benefits of using made to measure curtains. These individuals believe that these items can improve their house greatly. When decorating the windows, it requires much effort to consider the best designs that provide the exact complement to the house. The market today is offering wide range of window coverings and the most impressive choices include the made to measure curtains and roman blinds. In most well developed countries like in UK, people here consider these curtains ...

Shoebooks continues to be recognized as an invaluable partner and success contributor to business organizations and business owners in Australia. That is why the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) has partnered with Shoebooks in the aim of making the members of the FCA have access to the country's leader in online accounting. According to Carolyn Dib of Amigos Mexican Restaurant, "Shoebooks the system and organisation is what I would tell any business person to align with immediately to have elevated business management results". This partnership is making ...

The new website for CleanFreeFun has been launched, providing a centralized source for finding events and entertainment in Atlanta and surrounding areas. Locals and visitors benefit because they can find clean, inexpensive fun, often for free or $5 or less. Editorial recommendations, user comments, and expert advice from local businesses help readers make decisions and find popular and lesser known spots in the area. The website includes categories such as music, sports, plays, movies, and car events, plus it offers listings for museums and outdoor activities such as ...

Sunshine Village Ski and Snowboard Resort today announced the launch of the Grizzly Terrain Park, set to open just in time for the Family Day long weekend. The newly designed park, which will see its first opening since the 2010-2011 ski and snowboard season, will open with one jump line and include an uprail, 25-foot table and 40-foot table. Additional lines and features will also be added throughout the season. "Thanks to the outstanding efforts of Sunshine's terrain park crew, we will be able to increase Sunshine's terrain park offerings leading into this ...

Diladele B.V. announces release of the new version of Diladele Web Safety, simplified advertisement blocking and privacy protection solution for home users and small offices. Diladele Web Safety is a personal web filter featuring simplified advertisement blocking and privacy protection. It supports all existing browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera and Apple Safari) running on Microsoft Windows 7 or Microsoft Windows 8. The product was awarded the "Certified for Windows 8" and "Windows 8 Compatible" certificates by Microsoft. ...

The new website of Guardian Property Services, Inc. has been launched, aiming to provide potential and existing customers with a wealth of resources related to the home watch industry. The site also features a Client Portal that is designed to remotely link homeowners with their properties in an interactive, secure dimension. The site, http://www.gpskelowna.ca, features detailed information about the wide spectrum of services that Guardian offers, as well as an informative Resource Centre that includes home watch FAQ's, homeowner tips to keep homes safe and well-maintained ...

JEWEL COUTURE LLC announces the launch of its newest Gioia Collection featuring orbs of colored gems in 14 karat gold and sterling silver. "Gioia" means "joy" or "gem." The fresh new look is already generating waves of excitement. Necklaces, earrings and bracelets feature exceptional gems including pink opal, blue chalcedony, amethyst, citrine and pearls in sterling silver and 14 karat gold. Cutting-edge styles include opulent charm bracelets and long necklaces with stations of gems. Most pieces are priced MSRP under $1000 and are available ...

Businesses and tax preparers that need a fast and easy way to prepare, print and file tax forms 1098 can try out the new ez1099 software from halfpricesoft.com for this 2013 tax season. This new edition can print recipient copies on white paper, pre-printed forms and PDF format documents. It also supports unlimited companies, unlimited recipients and unlimited forms with no extra charge, making it ideal for accountants, tax preparers and multi-business entrepreneurs as well as individual businesses. With the tax season approaching quickly and the Feb 28 deadline for ...