Dr. T. Kirk Crane, Lafayette dentist, is making it easy for his patients to schedule an appointment at his practice by providing an online appointment request form on his website. Patients are now able to schedule an appointment without having to pick up the phone. "I am glad that our practice is providing this service to our patients. We always strive to make our practice as patient-friendly as possible and I believe this is a great example of that. I hope that many of our patients take advantage of this service in the future," said Dr. Crane, Lafayette family ...

The Law Office of Daniel H. Rose is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2012 San Francisco Bicycle Coalition's 17th annual "Winterfest" member party, auction and art show. Typically attended by thousands, Winterfest is a celebration of the efforts and success of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition in making San Francisco a safer and more bicycle friendly city. For over 40 years, the SFBC has been transforming San Francisco's streets and neighborhoods into more livable and safe places by promoting the bicycle for everyday transportation. Through their ...

To help the growing number of individuals seeking employment as firefighters learn more about emergency medical technician certification and other required trainings, Health Education Solutions (HES), a leading provider of online healthcare certification courses, today released a Fire Departments special section. This series of educational articles is available in HES' research library at www.HealthEdSolutions.com. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for firefighters is expected to grow 9 percent between 2010 and 2020. As an increasing number ...

Wheelchair-dependent since childhood, psychologist Danielle Sheypuk once described her NYC dating and relationship experiences as "'Sex and the City', disability style." After snagging the title "Ms. Wheelchair NY 2012," the attractive 34-year-old Manhattanite found herself in demand from a variety of media focused on her particular area of expertise - the psychology of dating, relationships and sexuality among the disabled community. During the summer of 2012, Danielle appeared in media venues as diverse as The New York Daily News, The Daily Mail ...

Stephen W. Stewart, founder of The Stewart Law Firm in Austin, Texas, announces that The Stewart Law Firm will be the presenting sponsor of the 2012 Jingle Bell 5k run benefiting Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)--Texas. This year's Jingle Bell 5k will take place on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Austin's The Domain. The event will start at 7:00 a.m. and run throughout the morning. There will fun and activities for all ages. Registration packets and information about the event can be obtained by contacting Jingle Bell 5k organizer, Toni Logan, with MADD, 3910 South IH-35, ...

Each month Vegas Partner Lounge and its 9 casino brands offer unique promotions that centre on specific themes and offer rewards such as Free Spins, Match Bonuses, Cash Giveaways, Loyalty Points and more. November is no different as it brings with it another fun and rewarding two week promotion. However, this time, it's a promotion with a difference. November is also known as Movember, where men from all over the world grow their moustaches in support of a very special cause. The aim of Movember is to raise funds and create awareness for men's health and in particular ...

Canvas Stretching Machine, LLC announced a program that offers existing customers the opportunity to have their older model machines rebuilt to the same standard as this years model - Canvas-Stretching-Machine.com. "Our machines have evolved over the past 5 years. We have designed our own extruded angle bar, fortified the machine for high-production facilities and developed new adjustable stretcher plates that simplify the stretching process, these features are now available to those customers with older machines," says Canvas Stretching Machine co-founder ...

The upcoming Women's Business Expo Orange County is an opportunity for executives and entrepreneurs to share lessons learned about success in business, relationships and life. Representatives from CosmetiCare (http://www.cosmeticare.com), a leading multi-specialty cosmetic rejuvenation practice with offices in Newport Beach and Long Beach, California, are attending the event to offer more information on the power of cosmetic treatments. "CosmetiCare is excited to be a partner in such a positive event to expand and transform women's lives," says Orange County ...

This new speech to text application is an add on feature to the Mobi-RolePlay conversation simulator KnowledgeShift has had deployed now for four years. "Our larger enterprise clients wanted an easier way to measure how well employees performed in the role-play simulator," states Nancy Munro CEO. "The speech to text portal allows us to build keyword search dictionaries to each role-play that will calculate a score for each simulation based upon keywords used in the simulator. The portal will allow managers to easily filter simulation results to drill ...

Colorado residents may be surprised by the disturbing results of a new report by the Marijuana Arrest Research Project (MARP). The report is based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data and is the first to offer insight into the racial breakdown of arrests for marijuana possession in Colorado. Report data shows that from 1986-2010 there were 210,000 marijuana possession arrests in Colorado. It goes on to reveal that among these arrests, people of color are disproportionately impacted. Details of the MARP report Latinos are the most significantly affected by Colorado's ...

This summer, the United States Supreme Court ruled upon a number of controversial issues, including immigration and health care reform. It also ruled on the divisive, yet increasingly common issue of credit bidding, and its ruling may have changed the way Chapter 11 bankruptcies work. This article will highlight the case of RadLAX Gateway Hotel v. Amalgamated Bank and the court's reasoning behind its decision. What is credit bidding? Credit bidding is based largely in part on Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code and is seen as one of the most important rights secured ...

Every motor vehicle accident occurs due to a unique series of circumstances and causes, from defective vehicles and parts to dangerous roadway designs that increase peril for drivers and passengers. Among every potential cause of car and truck accidents, driver error is the most likely factor, and thousands of Californians are needlessly injured or killed every year due to another person's mistakes or negligence. For that reason alone, news that California is taking the lead along with several other states in allowing companies to test driverless cars on its streets ...

A recent study by the UCLA School of Nursing has found a correlation between bedsores--also called pressure ulcers--and patient deaths and increases in the length of hospitalization. For the study, researchers tracked about 51,000 randomly selected Medicare beneficiaries who were hospitalized nationwide. The study found that about 4.5 percent of the patients developed a bedsore while they were in the hospital. They study also found that even though 3,000 patients entered the hospital already having a bedsore, 16.7 percent of these patients developed a new bedsore in ...

The American Association of University Women has some shocking statistics about on-campus sex crimes: one out of every four college-age women reports being involved in an unwanted sexual encounter, and one in 12 college-age men admit to actions with sexual partners that meet the legal definition of rape. The numbers don't lie, and there is no doubt that sex crimes are among the most prevalent on college and university campuses across the country. That is why the University of Wisconsin-Madison has implemented a new sexual assault education campaign on all its campuses ...

The decision to separate from a spouse is never easy, but once the decision has been made what comes next? In the summer of 2012, the divorce procedure in Virginia changed. The new notice requirements make the process easier in some cases.A general requirement before commencing a Virginia divorce is that one spouse has to have been a resident of Virginia for at least six months before filing. Separation of a certain amount of time is also required, based on whether there are children or a written property settlement, for no-fault divorces. An experienced northern Virginia ...

Does your business have a specific trademark? If so, you should know that it may be vulnerable overseas. While your business may have established protections within the United States, someone in another country could potentially use your trademark if you are not careful. A trademark can be a symbol, phrase, word or design. If your company's brand can be extended to other countries, you may want to consider filing a trademark outside of the U.S. to protect your rights to the particular brand. With the growth of online trade and social media, businesses have become ...

Many people may believe that texting while driving is harmless, but Chicago-area parents should be aware of the fact that they are most likely passing on this bad habit to their children. Even long before children are old enough to get behind the wheel, they are watching their parents' driving habits -- and will most likely emulate the behaviors, good or bad. According to a survey conducted by Liberty Mutual and Students Against Destructive Decisions, 59 percent of teenagers report that they have seen their parents text while driving. In addition, the teens reported ...

Though heavy trucks are a vital part of the Georgia economy, their presence does pose a significant risk to others on the road. A lot of the danger arises from the simple fact that these trucks are so large -- a fully loaded tractor-trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, while the average passenger vehicle weighs just 4,000 pounds. This great disparity in size means that even a low-speed collision between a car and a semi-truck can have disastrous consequences. Georgia trucking companies and truck drivers have a duty to prioritize safety and minimize the risk of accident. ...

There are few things worse than losing a loved one to a fatal car accident. However, when the at-fault driver refuses to take responsibility for his or her actions, the pain of the loss is often accompanied by an unshakable sense of injustice. Thankfully, Colorado police take fatal hit-and-run car accidents seriously. They will investigate the crash and work to identify and apprehend the responsible driver. If found, the driver will face serious criminal penalties. Take, for example, the case of a recent fatal hit-and-run accident on South Broadway in Denver. A 32-year-old ...

Undergoing surgery can be a stressful -- both physically and mentally. After going through a medical procedure, the last thing that patients should have to worry about is having a surgical instrument left behind inside of their body. But studies show that every year at least 4,000 patients around the country who have surgical procedures need to worry about just that -- and after going through the stress of the initial surgery, these patients have to deal with the fact that some kind of medical instrument was left inside their body. The objects left inside patients can ...

Repetitive strain injuries can be debilitating for employees, causing them to miss work and perhaps change their fundamental job duties. Fortunately, it is possible for workers to claim Pennsylvania workers' compensation benefits for repetitive strain injuries directly linked to work duties. What Is a Repetitive Strain Injury? A repetitive strain injury, also known as a repetitive stress injury or RSI, is an injury that causes pain in the muscles, tendons or nerves of a joint or other area of the body. RSIs are usually attributed to the performance of repetitive tasks. Repetitive ...

The commonwealth of Virginia vigorously fights drunk driving by using sobriety checkpoints as part of the annual Checkpoint Strikeforce campaign -- a 10-year-old law-enforcement program in conjunction with surrounding states to fight drinking and driving. While the program is multifaceted, it focuses largely on the use of checkpoints to prevent drunk driving and uncover other traffic offenses. 2012 Checkpoint Strikeforce Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling officially kicked off the 2012 campaign in September at a NASCAR event, confirming that Virginia is committed to ending drunk ...

When a couple gets married, they vow to stay together "until death do us part." However, we all know this isn't always the case. Divorce is a fact of life in Texas and around the world. For that reason, many couples would be wise to consider drafting and executing a prenuptial agreement before they marry. Of course, no one wants to think about the consequences of divorce at the same time that they are planning a wedding. However, prenuptial agreements can provide much-needed protection and peace of mind in the unlikely event that the marriage ends. A prenuptial ...

Car accidents can happen for many different reasons. Most people are familiar with accidents caused by speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving. However, not everyone realizes that poor roadway design is also a significant contributing cause of South Carolina car accidents. In fact, a recent report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ranked South Carolina as having the most dangerous highways in the entire country. Though the rankings were based on a number of factors, the condition of the state's infrastructure played a major role. South Carolina's ...

In 2007, Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class John Moreno was deployed, leaving his pregnant wife behind in Virginia. When he returned, he found his wife had taken their then seven-month-old daughter, Vanessa, to Arizona and refused to let Moreno see the child. A Virginia judge (where Vanessa was born) declined jurisdiction and would not order the wife to return Moreno's daughter because Moreno's military orders were to leave Virginia. Justifiably, Moreno feels like he has fewer legal rights because of his military service. Unfortunately, Petty Officer 2nd Class Moreno's situation ...