In a prominent case, jurors found two of the three Yassine brothers guilty of the federal white collar crime of money laundering in October 2012. The Yassine family is well known for its downtown Austin, Texas, network of nightclubs that included bars Pure, Fuel, Malaia, Treasure Island Bar, Kiss & Fly, Roial, Hyde and Spill, owned and operated through its business Yassine Enterprises. Allegedly, they used their commercial venture to launder money from illegal drug deals. The convicted brothers, Mike and Hadi, should be sentenced within 60 days of the conviction, ...

During the recession and its accompanying mortgage crisis, it was discovered that many of the major lending institutions had treated their borrowers unfairly. Last winter, five of the largest banks in the United States paid $25 billion to settle state and federal claims over improper mortgage practices. As part of that settlement, the banks agreed to help out struggling borrowers. In exchange, the government said it would give the banks credits towards forgiven mortgage debt. Unfortunately, though, it appears that the bank errors have not stopped. According to a recent ...

Often when people receive traffic tickets or commit driving infractions such as speeding or reckless driving, they just pay the fine and forget about what happened. But in Virginia, the punishment can be severe in some instances and previous traffic infractions on a driving record may enhance future penalties. It is wise to seek the counsel of an experienced Virginia traffic ticket defense lawyer to understand your rights and everything that may be at stake, to help you decide whether and how to fight the charges, and to develop a defense. If your situation involves ...

The presence of domestic violence in a home takes a tremendous toll on Virginia families, no matter their level of income or other circumstances. Allegations of domestic abuse involving terroristic threats or physical assault have implications for family law matters as well as the potential for a criminal investigation. Recent efforts by the U.S. Department of Defense to draw awareness to national Domestic Violence Awareness Month brought welcome attention to an issue that affects military families like all others. Military installations around the country presented ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported some good news for parents of teenagers in Michigan and across the country. According to the CDC, fewer high school students are driving after consuming alcohol these days. The CDC report revealed that the number of teenagers engaging in this reckless and dangerous behavior has actually decreased by about 54 percent over the past two decades. In 2011, nine out of 10 high school students reported that they did not drive after drinking alcohol. Despite these encouraging facts, the CDC reported that there ...

When a loved one is critically ill and taken to the hospital, the last thing you want to hear is that the hospital is not equipped to handle his or her condition. Nevertheless, this situation is more common than you might imagine. In those instances, it is typically necessary to transfer the patient to a different facility, to ensure he or she receives the best possible care. Transferring a critically ill patient from one hospital to another is fraught with risk, however. While it is often the best course of action to protect the patient's well-being, the chance for ...

On November 8, 2012, Business to Business magazine hosted a dinner and awards ceremony celebrating the individuals they recognize as 2012 Top 25 Entrepreneurs & Ones to Watch Honorees. In addition to paying tribute to their business efforts, the magazine is featuring them in their November/December issue. Eric Tryon, Founder and CEO of Premier Surfaces, was honored as #20 on this list. Tryon took his interest in the stone industry to launch his Atlanta granite countertops company 10 years ago. He had experience working with subcontractors in the past and decided ...

For the second year in a row, Atlanta marketing firm Cardinal Web Solutions is hosting its Toys for Tots toy drive and fundraiser. Through December 19th, Cardinal Web Solutions will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys, as well as monetary donations, at its office. Toys for Tots is a toy drive held by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve each October, November, and December. The program seeks to give to less fortunate children by providing them with new toys at Christmas. The Toys for Tots program has brought hope and happiness into the lives of countless children ...

Atlanta plumbing company Plumb Xpress Plumbing and Drain would like to inform customers in Gainesville, Georgia that they are now offering emergency plumbing in Gainesville. Plumb Xpress Plumbing and Drain will take your emergency calls at any time, on any day. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which includes all holidays and weekends. After you place your call, one of Plumb Xpress Plumbing and Drain's qualified technicians will arrive at your door within 90 minutes. Once on the job, for routine issues you can expect them to finish up within the day, ...

Clark & Washington, a Tampa bankruptcy firm, finds hope in Burt Reynolds' bankruptcy. A Georgia native who was best known for his thick mustache and charming laugh, Reynolds quickly became one of the best known actors in the 1960s and 1970s. Reynolds' financial woes took a turn in 1996, when all of his extravagant spending and subsequent divorce from Loni Anderson hit, Reynolds filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. By this time, Reynolds had steady work, but despite all of his commercial success, Reynolds made some poor business decisions, including investing in several ...

The Orlando bankruptcy law firm, Clark & Washington, reminds Orlando residents that there is hope after filing for bankruptcy. Even celebrities like Isaac Hayes file for bankruptcy and make terrific comebacks, showing their resolve to be successful again. Isaac Hayes, a popular funk and soul singer, was best known during the 70s as the voice behind the theme song to the movie "Shaft". Hayes found a great deal of success with his funky style, but with several bad investments, the folding of the record label he recorded for and his own personal loans that ...

The Atlanta orthopedic doctors at OrthoAtlanta offer sports medicine care, so you can keep safe and healthy as you stay active. If you are engaging in any intense physical activity it is wise to get into contact with a sports medicine specialist, as they can usually offer invaluable advice or treatment at any stage of your game. Sports medicine is absolutely critical to keep any athlete well, at each step of their training. While it may be the treatment of an already painful injury that our minds might jump to first when considering sports medicine, a critical part of ...

If you've been considering trying thenatural weight loss supplement Healthe Trim, there is no need to wait any longer. The popular diet pill comes with a money back guarantee, meaning that if you try it out and are not satisfied after 30 days, you will get your entire purchase refunded, no questions asked. The natural ingredients in Healthe Trim come together to make the best weight loss pill for a healthy body. Based on the makers' philosophy that the natural way is always the best way, the instructions for use take a natural perspective as well: to get the most rewarding ...

J. Martinez & Company fine coffees would like to recommend giving coffee as a corporate gift this holiday season to reward the businesses that help to make your business great. Gourmet coffee is the perfect corporate gift because it can be enjoyed in the workplace as well as at home. Gourmet coffee takes the daily business routine of enjoying a cup of coffee and transforms it. When your clients take a sip of the best coffee they have ever had, you will be remembered in the most pleasant way, and you might even end up making a lasting change in their usual coffee ...

Atlanta orthopaedic surgeons, OrthoAtlanta, urge Atlanta pool owners to remember safety during the summer months. With the temperature rising, many home owners are utilizing their pools or visiting their local pool to avoid the heat. While pools can be a great way to beat the heat, many poolside injuries can occur. Most people don't think of swimming and poolside fun as dangerous, but injuries, such as sprained ankles and torn ACLs, can occur at any time. Atlanta orthopaedic surgeons at OrthoAtlanta encourage pool visitors to use extreme caution when playing around ...

Avant Assessment, a leading provider of multi-lingual language assessments, and the Wisconsin Center for Education Products and Services (WCEPS), a non-profit organization affiliated with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, are excited to announce a licensing partnership in support of their shared vision of advancing academic language proficiency by making the World-class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) Standards available through iCAN. The addition of WIDA resources to iCAN, Avant's flagship learning and evaluation tool for teachers and students, enables ...

Getting Smart today launches "How Digital Learning Contributes to Deeper Learning," a white paper that examines how key aspects of personal digital learning - common standards, next-generation assessments, blended learning, and affordable devices - can provide deeper learning opportunities for students. "Deeper Learning is what all young people need to succeed in a complex world, and digital learning is a powerful tool to help them get there. This report shows how," said Bob Rothman, Senior Fellow at the Alliance for Excellent in Education (AEE), ...

The Winter Wonderland Weekend is the best way to kick off your Christmas in London celebrations says LondonTown.com, the number one website for London, and it should know. On the weekend of 8 and 9 December the WWT London Wetland Centre - a beautiful London park in its own right - will be transformed into a winter wonderland complete with Santa's grotto, huskies and fir and pine trees. The 105-acre wildlife oasis in Barnes boasts an array of walkways cutting through meadows and grasslands and past lakes and ponds. It makes for a truly spectacular Christmas setting and ...

Cloud computing has seen major endorsement throughout this year, and statistics seem to concede; a new national poll from San Antonio shows that 91% of "IT decision-makers" see cloud computing as a positive thing. It does not stop there, according to a study sponsored by CompTia, more than 8 in 10 companies currently use some form of cloud solution and that is expected to double in 2013. However, according to the same study, cloud solutions are not restricted to the major businesses; more than half of micro and small businesses implement some sort of cloud-enabled ...

John Lewis department stores announced today that sales last week (to Saturday 1 December) saw a 9.3% increase on the same week last year with a sterling total of GBP124.2m, the third best week the retailer has ever seen, and an increase of 13.3% on the previous week. The cold snap during the week boosted not only sales of outerwear, knitwear and UGGs, but also gifts that enable people to use their ever-popular tech products whilst keeping warm. Hearmuffs, which protect ears from the cold whilst listening to music, and touch gloves, which allow you to use a touch screen ...

Christmas is coming! And Sky Poker, the UK's favourite online poker website, has started getting into the festive spirit! So be sure to head over to Sky Poker and take part in the Santa's Grotto promotion this month. There is over GBP3,000 in prizes up for grabs, so be sure to take part for a chance to win some cash! Santa's Grotto Freeroll will take place on Sunday 23rd December at 7.15pm. The top 5 finishers within the Freeroll will win some great prizes such as an iPad, iPad Mini, Kindle Fire, and a rather handsome amount of money. So be sure to enter for a ...

The developers from Casinowebscripts.com, a top online gaming provider, have done it again and amazed us, managing to release a new multiplayer betting game called "SPEED RACERS". Like the name says it, this game is packed with race dynamism and special effects. Six fast cars compete against each other in a ferocious race, for the 1st place on the finish line. The game features a very realistic environment, with the action being set on a private track near mountains and with spectators positioned all across the area. The players can watch the race by ...

Sound Physicians, a leading hospitalist organization focused on driving improvements in quality, satisfaction and financial performance of inpatient healthcare delivery, announced today an agreement to provide comprehensive hospitalist services at Sonoma Valley Hospital, in Sonoma, Calif. "We're excited to be part of Sonoma Valley Hospital's mission to maintain, improve and restore the health of individuals in the community," said Robert Bessler M.D., CEO of Sound Physicians. "We look forward to joining their team and providing our focus on core deliverables ...

While other e cigarette companies may claim to carry industry first in a lot of areas, most of it is hype as recently seen by other companies touting 50 ML e liquid sales as an industry first. The Firelight brand has carried bottles of 50ML e liquid since July of 2009 and sells them at a lower price point than other merchants and distributors. "It is really a shame that other e cigarette companies make claims about being the first to do something when others have been doing it for years and at a lower price," states May Quintero of Firelight Fusion. "This ...

DinoDirect, an online retailer, is one of the online stores offering free shipping who have a wide global presence amongst online shoppers. The retailer has now collaborated with one of the biggest Russia online retailers to facilitate easier procurement and distribution of products to ending consumers. Online shopping has revolutionized how shoppers access the products they need. Convenience is the main reason why shopping on the Internet has risen in popularity recently, as well as the free shipping offered by most online retailers. DinoDirect has teamed up with a ...