Concussions More Harmful Than Thought, Symptoms Persist for Years For years physicians, coaches and parents thought that a concussion was something that could be cured with a little rest. Unfortunately, new research is questioning this notion. Researchers with the University of Oklahoma suggest that the symptoms associated with concussions, also known as traumatic brain injuries, can last years longer than expected. Even more surprising: the symptoms may not decrease in intensity. Details of the Study The study focused on the severity and duration of symptoms ...

New law increases penalty for fatal hit-and-run accidents Leaving the scene of an accident has always been a serious offense. Now, drivers who flee the scene in Pennsylvania face even tougher penalties under a law designed to punish drivers involved in fatal hit-and-run accidents. Details of the new law A fatal accident in 2005, involving a 29-year-old man who was hit while riding his bicycle by a driver who fled the scene, prompted the new law, which went into effect in September 2012. Previously classified as a third-degree felony, fatal hit-and-runs carried ...

Child custody involving grandparents While grandparents can have a large and important role in a child's life, they do not have a constitutional right to see their grandchildren. The Supreme Court case Troxel v. Granville decided that parents are the individuals with the "fundamental right" to make decisions about the care of their children. Grandparents do not have the same legal rights over the care of their grandchildren, and their rights are limited in comparison to those of a parent. However a lack of a constitutional right to visitation does not mean ...

How small businesses can handle tax audits You do not have to run an unethical small business in order to be the subject of an audit by the Internal Revenue Service. And even if you have not done anything wrong, that does not make the process any less stressful. The following tips can help you avoid a tax audit, as well as help to deal with the IRS if your business is being audited. How to avoid a tax audit Although you may not be intentionally trying to defraud the government when you file your taxes, there are some common mistakes that small businesses make that ...

Lawsuit Accuses Video Game Demonstration Company of Age Discrimination It is no secret that video games have become popular with people of all ages - whether on a phone, console, or personal computer, video games have become a popular pastime. Nevertheless, despite the acknowledged cross-generational appeal of video games, one video game marketing company has been accused of age discrimination. According to a lawsuit recently filed in Missouri, Mosaic Sales Solutions US Operating Company - a company that demonstrates Microsoft video game products - requires all job ...

Researchers develop new methods for diagnosing TBI Traumatic brain injuries are some of the most devastating injuries that can be suffered in a car crash or other accident. Even a minor brain injury can cause severe pain and short-term sensory and cognitive difficulties. More serious brain injuries can have life-long consequences. Many TBI victims experience severe and persistent headaches. Cognitive problems are also common, including slowed thinking, forgetfulness and trouble with decision making. In addition, many TBI victims experience changes in personality and ...

Halcyon Software, a leading global provider of monitoring, scheduling and automation software, has signed a reseller agreement with SASIT, the Auckland-based Managed Services Provider, to become its first business partner in New Zealand. As sole national reseller, SASIT will provide customers using the IBM i series with access to Halcyon's full range of solutions. SASIT has been using Halcyon products to manage its own IBM Power Systems running the IBM i operating system since 2011. The company began evaluating systems management products two years ago as significant ...

Gary Novack, President at PharmaLogic Development will give a featured presentation on "Thirty Years of Developing New Therapeutic Ophthalmic Drugs - Some Simple Principles" at GTC's 5th Ocular Diseases and Drug Development Conference to be held in San Francisco, CA on March 21-22, 2013. Gary has been involved in the development of scores of ophthalmic products for over 30 years. In his presentation, he will present a brief list of basic principles of pharmacology, the scientific method, and communication and their application to ophthalmic product development. ...

Mysocceruniform.com have had a huge impact of the custom made sports uniform market is United States and are now going full steam ahead into Soccer Uniforms and Soccer Jerseys. We are designing custom made your Soccer uniforms to match your club colours, design etc. Design tool is available on the site to design your own custom made soccer uniforms and semi custom soccer uniforms. With design tool your next soccer uniform can be design quickly and to your liking. You can not only make custom soccer jerseys but you can also make Soccer Shorts, Soccer socks, women soccer ...

In 67 years of NASCAR, the first African America Female licensed by NASCAR will be running at Daytona during Speed Week. Tia Norfleet is the first African American Female driver to be licensed by NASCAR. A native of Suffolk, Virginia, but now lives in Augusta, Georgia where racing is not merely a hobby; it's a way of life. As a second generation licensed NASCAR driver, Tia Norfleet is understand what it is to break barriers and she well knows the low odds and risks involved with being a professional racecar driver. None of this matters though. Tia loves what she ...

"The Marye Road property is well built and the Hall Lane property needs a little TLC. Both properties offer new owners a great opportunity to own or invest in property in this historical area," according to John Nicholls, president of the company. "Make plans now to purchase these great residential/investment properties." "The Marye Road property will sell at 11 am on February 15. It is a 4BR/3BA rambler home on 1+ acres. Its highlights feature a basement; kitchen, dining, family, and sun rooms; hardwood floors: and 2 car garage," said Mr. ...

World-renowned for its award-winning aircraft charter services, Chapman Freeborn has announced it is to expand its range of services with the launch of a specialist division offering group tickets on scheduled flights. Depending on the client's requirements and budget, Chapman Freeborn's new Group Tickets team can provide a full charter, scheduled service tickets, or a combination of both elements to offer the perfect group travel solution. The company has over 30 global offices and possesses an expert local market knowledge of airlines around the world - making it ...

With Socialpaybox, users can promote their profiles to thousands of people around the world. This helps build and strengthen any brand or product through social networks. It is a fact that the digital consumer spends more and more time on social networks like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Youtube, Google+, Pinterest, among others. A proper social media action strategy improves the results of many campaigns as consumers become more technologically involved than ever before. As shown in the study on Internet Social Networking by Nielsen, users continue to devote the majority ...

Proving that the personal finance community is flourishing in the blogosphere, two personal finance blogging leaders, One Smart Dollar and ReadyForZero, are rolling out the "Top Personal Finance Blogs of 2012". This campaign is designed to recognize their peers in the community who have truly helped make a difference in peoples lives. The goal is to acknowledge those who helped their readers pay down their debt, save for retirement, and invest wisely. Nominations are now being accepted for bloggers through January 31, 2013. "Some bloggers have an educational ...

Bar None Auction, a premiere commercial truck and heavy equipment auction, conducted its largest ever Portland, OR sale last week, selling over $5 million in heavy equipment. The January 17 sale included major dealer consignments (rental returns) from Peterson Caterpillar and Coast Crane. Other area contractors and dealers also contributed late model equipment and gear to the sale. "This sale had a great selection of Caterpillar equipment that generated a lot of interest both locally and nationally," said Jake Stout, Regional Sales Manager. "The bidders ...

The Experts Bench (TEB) conducted a survey on global marketing challenges to marketing professionals in the U.S., Canada and U.K. Roughly 50% responded that their global marketing spend decreased in 2012, but more than 60% were considering new global marketing programs in 2013. Experts from three different industries--Jessica Cobbs, Global Brand Director for UPS; Rune Olslund, Director of Worldwide Field Marketing for Cisco Systems; and Tony Phillips, Global Marketing Innovations for Coca-Cola--were featured on TEB's webinar "30 with the Experts" and discussed ...

Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) are qualified accountants who provide their services in income tax preparation and planning, financial planning, estate planning, financial accounting, and financial analysis. Depending on the state, every CPA has to meet various criteria for obtaining a license. They are authorized by the Department of Treasury to represent taxpayers before the IRS. The title of CPA is given by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and is the highest accountant credential in the United States. Tax Defense Network Careers: Requirements ...

P&C Electric LLC announced January 1st, 2013 that they are now open for business in the electrical contracting industry. P&C Electric LLC will be serving the electrical service, electrical repairs of the communities of Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey, Humboldt, Williams and the Verde Valley. P&C Electric LLC are officially open for business shared manager Paul Pomeroy. P&C Electric LLC is a licensed electrical contracting firm, specializing in service and remodel electrical work. Manager, Paul Pomeroy, also stated P&C Electric LLC ...

Netsertive, a fast-growing online ad technology company, announced the expansion of its dedicated furniture industry team in response to the growing need for dealers to better target online consumers. The company has added furniture industry marketing veteran Regina Dinning as business development director. Dinning is a seasoned professional with over 15 years' experience in marketing and advertising, including several years specifically in home furnishings, most recently at Banner Marketing. According to research firm BIA/Kelsey, over 90 percent of consumers research ...

Career Step, an online school offering career-focused education, has launched its newest training programs: a suite of courses designed to teach students how to use the 2010 edition of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access programs. The new training courses range from 36 to 61 hours and prepare our students to earn the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) credential. "We are pleased to be offering these new courses that continue to fulfill our mission of career-focused training," said Chris Powell, Career Step Vice President of Program Development. ...

D|C|CADD, a leading Autodesk solutions provider offering software and services to the building, infrastructure, and manufacturing communities, today announced today announced that it has earned the new Consulting Specialization designation for value added resellers from Autodesk, Inc., a world leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software. As an Autodesk Consulting Specialized Partner, D|C|CADD has shown that they have made significant investment in their people, they have a solid consulting business plan, they have referenceable customers, and that they ...

Members of global timeshare exchange provider Dial An Exchange (DAE), now have a simple but effective way to review their travel history and future exchange status through an innovative new Member Transaction Report program. The program gives DAE members access to an easy to use online review of their transaction history with the company from the previous five years, allowing them to keep track of everything from exchanges and use of bonus and rental weeks to the deposited weeks that are credited to their account. "Our members have really embraced the program, ...

February 1, 2013 is Give Kids a Smile Day across the United States, and Dakota Dental's Apple Valley Dentists, Dr. Shelley Wakefield and Dr. Bennett Isabella, along with their staff will participate again by providing free dental care to Minnesota children. The Give Kids a Smile program provides no-cost dental care for children in low-income homes. The nationwide program was launched in 2003 as an opportunity for members of the American Dental Association to join together to provide dental services to children in need. Participating dentists and dental care team members ...

Springtime will soon bring new life, hope and warmth to Kansas City. In no place is this better felt than in our families. School will soon end with a wave of graduations, reunions will be scheduled and weddings will abound. The essence of life hidden in theses priceless moments and memories will be sweet but, as with all things, will pass. In an age of camera-phones and digital cameras pictures of those memories have become a dime a dozen - along with those who claim to be professional photographers. With the multitude of photography DIY'ers, is there still a place for ...

Business Technology Solutions (BizTech), a leading Business and IT Services firm and Oracle Platinum Partner, is pleased to announce the addition of Oracle E-Business Suite instance cloning onto Amazon Web Services (AWS) to its cloud service offerings. BizTech's Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) instant clone onto Amazon Web Services EC2 cloud platform provides flexible, incremental scaling for increased and reduced consumption. Users can provision and deploy 1, 5, 50, or unlimited instances of additional Oracle EBS on-demand with BizTech's rapid and methodical process. ...