VMZINC (http://www.vmzinc-us.com/), a leading specialist in innovative zinc products manufactured and sold by the Building Products Unit of Umicore, has announced that Melissa Dolak-Keller has been promoted to business development manager for the company. Dolak-Keller, who previously served as a territory manager for Umicore Building Products USA and was responsible for the northeastern states and Texas markets, will oversee VMZINC development in New York City. In this new role, Dolak-Keller will be responsible for meeting with architects to discuss ongoing projects, providing ...

Fiberlink, the leader in application management and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for secure mobile device management, recently held a free live webinar titled "Managing Mobile Chaos." Currently available on demand, this webinar was originally broadcasted on January 10, 2013. In 2012, 68% of smartphones used for global business were owned by employees, according to IDC research. This shift in prevalence from corporate-issued devices to employee-owned devices is forcing many organizations to consider the ramifications of such ownership on the security ...

We all know that a great pair of tights is a really cost efficient way to update your wardrobe and transform your pins, but the majority of fashion styles out there are sheers featuring opaque designs. Which is all well and good, but with temperatures under 10 C and set to plummet, we're going to need something just a touch more substantial. Enter the range of fashion opaque tights at MyTights.com... Peekaboo Suspender tights are perfect for getting a really sultry look - they'll keep your legs warm, but shorts or a high hemline will reveal a hint of skin under the ...

When patients are in search of further information on various dental health care information, Dr. Richard Hack, Appleton dentist, encourages them to visit his new educational website at http://www.richardhackdds.com. Dr. Hack launched his practice website to further expand his patients' knowledge of his practice and various dental health care information, including treatment of sleep apnea in Appleton. "It is important that my patients always have access to important dental health care information so that they can receive the best care possible. By creating an ...

Dr. Nasima Thobani, Naperville and Aurora dentist, strives to further improve the care of her patients at Advanced Family Dental of Naperville by offering online specials. By visiting the practice's website at http://www.advancedfamilydentalofnaperville.com, patients can easily access the practice specials, which allow patients to easily afford numerous procedures. "I want my patients to always smile bigger and brighter than ever before. I understand that dental care is often expensive, but I want my patients to know that it doesn't always have to be. With updated ...

Premier dentist in Manchester, Dr. Richard Berube, announces the relocation of Gerber Dental Group's technologically advanced dental office to a more convenient location. Relocating the practice's office was important to enhance the dental health care experience for patients in a new technologically advanced atmosphere and more convenient location only two miles away in Spring of 2013. For patient convenience, the practice will be located only two miles away, in a more convenient location to the general vicinity of where the majority of patients reside. The decision ...

Experienced Baton Rouge dentist, Dr. C. Farrell Fruge, Jr., is now offering advanced treatment for patients suffering from snoring and sleep apnea. Dr. Fruge, Jr., cosmetic dentist in Baton Rouge, is currently a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and is pleased to share his expertise with his staff and patients to improve their quality of life. "Many patients suffering from snoring and sleep apnea are not aware that a dentist can successfully treat these conditions," said Dr. C. Farrell Fruge, Jr., dentist in Baton Rouge, LA. "At ...

To further improve knowledge of various ear, nose and throat topics, Dr. Kirby Scott, ENT doctor in Hagerstown, MD, is excited to announce the launch of Central ENT Consultants, PC's educational blog. Whether a person is an existing patient or they are simply searching for an otolaryngologist in the Hagerstown, MD area, Dr. Scott hopes his practice's interactive blog will provide the necessary information for healthy ears, noses and throats. "It is important that my patients understand the health of their ear, nose and throat. With the launch of our blog, I hope ...

Dr. Phuong Nguyen, Peoria dentist, understands that the loss of teeth can be a very traumatizing experience. In order to ensure patients receive a relaxing, stress-free treatment, Dr. Nguyen is pleased to utilize an in-office lab for the creation of prosthetics, including dentures in Peoria at All Smiles Dental Care. By maintaining an in-office lab, Dr. Nguyen, dentist in Peoria, IL, can offer her patients superior dental care when teeth are missing. Rather than having her patients wait several weeks for the fabrication of dentures outside of her office, Dr. Nguyen can ...

Two men who were initially working for Ladbrokes launched locus Gaming only recently, last year. The two had a mission in mind: to provide mobile casino games enthusiasts with the best gambling experience, and that is how they came up with Locus Gaming. The group now boasts of an egambling license from Isle of Man. Locus Gaming launched Jack Wild mobile casino this week, which has been made especially for tablets and smartphones so that players receive an unprecedented mobile gaming experience. The new casino mobile site has much to boast about right from its innovative ...

As South Florida is gearing up for Valentine's Day, the International Boat show and the influx of tourists coming with it, a new type of entertainment option has arrived.Erika Moon Productions specializing in French/European Cabaret and Variety shows will present Viva Paris International Show at the Colony Theater, Miami Beach on February 14 & 15 at 8PM. Parisian import Erika Moon has taken her shows and customized them for a sophisticated, yet fun and exciting treat for tourist and locals alike. The city has taken steps to expand its cultural experience with ...

MeetMums.ie is offering free basic listings for mother and baby playgroups, antenatal and postnatal classes for the month of January. The listings usually cost EUR11.90 and entitle businesses to a high level of exposure on the site. This includes 1 photo, the playgroup or class name, address, display price, contact details, a description of up to 500 characters and a listing in up to six counties. Meetmums.ie is a website for parents living in Ireland providing ways to meet other parents within their area. The website contains extensive listings of children's activities, ...

The end of 2012 has marked yet another significant achievement for Word Perfect Translations Ltd who was delighted to win the contract for sole provision of translation services to Eurojust. This is another step for Word Perfect towards securing its place as a market leader on the European and global arena and they are very proud having been selected to provide translation services for such a prominent organisation. To reinforce the fight against serious organised crime, the European Council, in its Conclusion 46, agreed that a unit Eurojust should be set up, composed ...

As the outset of 2013, 39 states -- along with the District of Columbia and Guam -- have laws on the books banning text messaging for all drivers. Many states have additional laws that otherwise restrict mobile device use for certain classes of drivers, and 10 states even prohibit all handheld cell phone use while driving. Florida, however, remains the exception to the rule. Florida currently has no distracted driving law pertaining to cell phone use. What's more, the state has prohibited local jurisdictions from enacting their own distracted driving bans. Yet, the ...

People in the United States naturally assume that as time progresses, advances in medicine and higher levels of care will lead to fewer unnecessary fatalities in hospitals. Unfortunately, a recent study revealed that pregnancy and childbirth complications are on the rise in the U.S. In fact, the study, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, found that the number of medical emergencies that took place during childbirth rose 75 percent from 1998 to 2009. In addition, the rate of serious complications for mothers shortly after giving birth doubled ...

As anyone who has gone through the process can attest to, applying for Social Security disability benefits can be an arduous and frustrating process. Prospective applicants often face the daunting task of navigating through several procedural hurdles and seemingly never-ending roadblocks - just to be told their claim has been denied. However, a recently proposed settlement in federal court has given thousands of New Yorkers a glimmer of hope as the settlement may permit applicants new hearings on their previously denied disability claims. Queens disability benefits ...

Many people who are divorced will be married again, starting new families. Those individuals who have children from an earlier marriage know that a later marriage will have a major impact on these children. This is especially true if the new marriage results in children as well. Parents will do everything they can to ensure that all of the children receive equal treatment, but what happens when that parent dies? Without proper estate planning, assets could go to unintended beneficiaries. If an individual makes a will, those will be the wishes that will be carried out ...

Employees in California who are injured or become ill on the job can usually receive workers' compensation benefits that include medical care and partial replacement of wages lost while they are disabled. Increasingly, employers are coming to realize that preventing workplace illness and injury through healthy workplace practices reduces the need for workers' compensation and is a win-win situation for everyone. Injury risk and family stress A recent report publicized by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health discussed work and family stress. ...

When a married couple divorces or legally separates in Illinois, sometimes the family circumstances indicate that one of the spouses should receive support payments from the other after going their separate ways. Spousal maintenance, also called alimony or spousal support, is the transfer of money from one former spouse to the other on an ongoing basis -- usually monthly -- as part of the divorce decree. Spousal maintenance is not automatically awarded, and it is different than and separate from child support. Settlement agreement Parties to a divorce may negotiate ...

Over the past two decades, while the divorce rate amongst the general population has essentially leveled off, an interesting trend has been noted among Americans over 50 years of age. This generation, typically referred to as the Baby Boomers, has seen a marked rise in the rate of divorce since 1990 in the U.S. Researchers from Bowling Green State University studied information gathered by the Census Bureau to identify characteristics amongst these older divorcing Americans. According to the study, between 1990 and 2010, the divorce rate doubled for Americans over the ...

At the last minute, U.S. Congress passed legislation in an effort to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff. One particular inclusion in the final-hour passage has many homeowners across the nation breathing more easily: the one-year extension of the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007. The Act, often referred to as the "Debt Forgiveness Act," brought tax relief to many struggling homeowners who received forgiveness of portions of their mortgage debts by their banks. The Act was due to expire at midnight on December 31, 2012. In 2007, the country never ...

Multiple serious injuries and deaths resulting from pedestrian-car accidents in San Francisco have brought increased attention to the matter of pedestrian safety in the Bay Area. In December 2012, Mayor Ed Lee announced the plans of the Pedestrian Safety Task Force, which aims to reduce the number of dangerous pedestrian accidents through safety improvements and awareness efforts. San Francisco pedestrian accidents According to CBS San Francisco, 876 pedestrians were injured in collisions with vehicles in San Francisco in 2011. Even worse, there were at least 18 fatal ...

The rise in mobile technology use in recent years has changed the way that many people in the United States drive. Travelers rely on their cell phones not only to stay in touch with loved ones on the road, but also to receive turn-by-turn directions to their destinations. And while this technology has undoubtedly made some aspects of our lives easier, it has also introduced a significant threat on our nation's roadways: distracted driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,092 people were killed and another 416,000 injured in ...

The state of North Carolina, like all other U.S. states, relies on its workers' compensation system to compensate employees for work-related injuries and occupational diseases, and to compensate the loved ones of those who die of these causes. Normally, workers' comp benefits are paid out regardless of whether anyone was at fault for the harm, and the employer is almost always immune from a lawsuit for the incident. Smooth operation of the system depends on compliance with the legal requirement that employers covered by the system (all but the very smallest) maintain ...

As expected, many individuals believe that their marriage will last an eternity. With this expectation comes the lack of knowledge regarding divorce. Nevertheless, divorce happens and if your marriage falls apart, it is extremely important to understand your legal rights and obligations. You never thought you would be here, but you are and you have to know what to do. There is no such thing as an "ultimate divorce guide," as every end to a marriage is unique. Even so, there are a few general principles under Wisconsin law that can help you begin to understand ...