"No one likes to go to court except the lawyers," says attorney Steven Taitz of the Long Island law firm Roe Taroff Taitz & Portman, LLP. It takes time from a busy executive's day and it puts them in a spot where they have little or no control of events. It can be unnerving for the uninitiated. And no one likes the kind of spotlight a courtroom can shine. To help business owners, executives and individuals better prepare for those unwanted court appearances Taitz has shared Seven Courtroom Secrets Every Executive Should Know. "As an attorney who has ...

Visix, Inc. has added a new 10-inch option to their MeetingMinder interactive room signs line. The 1000i interactive display has a sleek white and brushed aluminum design for a modern approach to meeting room management. "This model provides a smaller, widescreen option for our many room sign customers in the convention and higher education markets," says Sean Matthews, President of Visix. "The contemporary design and PoE option are direct results of client feedback, and we'll continue to incorporate client requests in our product development plans." MeetingMinder ...

PosePrints.com, the online shop specializing in look-alike caricature stationery, has announced the addition of a new line of holiday card designs. The new, festive designs complement an already impressive selection of over sixty different card options. At PosePrints.com, visitors use a custom scrolling mechanism to create their own look-alike caricatures for custom holiday cards, party invitations, personalized gifts and other stationery products. The easy-to-use website allows visitors to put together a look-alike caricature (or "pose") of themselves and ...

California-based Equote is pleased to offer affordable term life insurance products for consumers of all ages. Equote scours the world of life insurance to bring its customers the lowest prices on high-quality term life insurance policies from hundreds of unique providers. Since 1998, the company has helped thousands of Americans gain the peace of mind that comes with owning an affordable life insurance policy. Equote offers access to several different types of insurance policies. These include term life insurance, universal life insurance, and no-medical life insurance. ...

Initial research into InteleRad's InteleOne radiologist workflow solution reveals that it delivers organizational and efficiency benefits that result in a good to excellent ROI for the majority of customers. This finding, among others, was recently released in a new KLAS report entitled "InteleRad InteleOne: A KLAS Innovation Review." This tip-of-the-spear report, which provides initial data on market innovations, includes the voice of 22 providers at 13 out of the 15 live sites using InteleRad InteleOne. As providers look for pioneering technologies to help ...

The holiday season can be especially stressful for pets; visitors, travel and the chaos of the season can unnerve even the calmest pet. One way to minimize a pet's discomfort and disruption during the holidays is to take your dog or cat to a quality boarding facility. High quality pet boarding will ensure that a pet is comfortable and happy, even when away from home. FonJon Pet Care, a quality pet boarding facility in the San Diego area, would like to share some tips for holiday pet boarding: Choose a Quality Facility -- Pets deserve a clean and comfortable environment ...

FMCSA: Serious brake problems found in 15 percent of semi-trucks Imagine a fully-loaded semi-truck, out of control and careening down a busy road because its brakes have failed. While this might seem like the stuff of Hollywood blockbusters, it actually happens much more often than you might think. In fact, just this past summer there were two high-profile trucking accidents in the United States caused by out-of-control vehicles with failed brakes. In one, a truck tore through a shopping center before overturning into a river. In the other, a truck careened down an ...

Increase in Alcohol and Drug Arrests for University of Colorado Students Being charged with a DUI can be a life-changing experience. Often, this is the first time that a person will have any contact with law enforcement. Many will not know what to expect, or what to do once they have been arrested. Some may even give police information that can be used to obtain a conviction. While anyone can be pulled over for DUI, often law enforcement conducts special sobriety campaigns throughout the Denver area to find drunk drivers. Locations that have historically high numbers ...

National Safety Group Recommends a Nationwide Ban on Handheld Phone Use The Governors Highway Safety Administration has issued a recommendation that state lawmakers institute bans on handheld cell phone use in an effort to reduce crashes involving distracted driving, a rising concern in all states. The GHSA's Recommendation Is the Next Step in Distracted Driving Legislation This September, the GHSA asked all states to address the burgeoning distracted driving problem by enacting bans on handheld cell phone use for all drivers. The recommendation holds particular ...

How to bounce back after bankruptcy Having financial problems can be like a dark cloud over your head. For many people, filing for bankruptcy gives them much needed relief from mounting debt that they cannot pay, as well as peace of mind. But this piece of mind comes at a price, and before making the decision to file for bankruptcy, you should be aware of the ramifications that it will have on your finances and credit. For example, a bankruptcy will show up on your credit report for several years and can negatively affect your ability to get credit -- as well as certain ...

Police Restricted from Using Heat-Sensing Equipment in Drug Investigations Technology has seemingly always moved faster than the law can keep up. Often, police will be allowed to use investigatory tactics that take advantage of these lapses in the law. If an individual does not fight these practices, the evidence that was obtained may be used against them at trial. If an offender challenges these tactics or the equipment that is being used, he or she may find the court is not sympathetic to his or her concerns. However, a recent Georgia Supreme Court case may have ...

Study Shows Distractions Cause Increase in Surgical Errors No matter what the procedure, facing surgery can be a stressful experience. Indeed, for many patients, success in the operating room can mean the difference between life and death. For this reason, it is natural to assume that surgeons would maintain their focus and take steps to prevent distractions while performing operations. A recent study, however, indicates that distractions are more of a problem during surgery than many would imagine. The Effect of Interruptions on Surgery According to a study published ...

"Breast cancer gene" may have implications for early cancer diagnosis As science progresses to new levels, the predictive potential of genetic testing is being increasingly utilized in the medical field. One of the tools being used to prevent delayed diagnosis of breast cancer is DNA screening for the so-called "breast cancer gene." BRCA gene mutation increases cancer risk, may warrant prevention options It is well known that certain gene mutations increase the risk for developing breast cancer: the BRCA gene mutation accounts for between five ...

Dividing marital property in a Washington divorce Every married couple accumulates assets and debts during the course of their life together. When a marriage ends, the divorce court is tasked with dividing that property between the two spouses. Washington follows "community property" rules, meaning that courts consider nearly all assets and debts acquired during the marriage to be owned equally by both spouses. There are some exceptions to this general rule. For instance, inheritances received during the marriage are not included in this calculation. In ...

Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota When a couple is having problems with their marriage, it can be an emotionally draining time. If the couple decides to get a divorce, the life that they spent building together now needs to be divided apart. For some spouses, this can be a very difficult and contentious process. It is not uncommon for issues of child custody and property division to be challenging issues for the parties to resolve. This can be a crucial part of any divorce, as the decisions made at this time may not be able to be changed in the future. Spousal maintenance, ...

Safe driving tips for winter in Alaska Winter is upon us in Alaska, and that means cold weather and treacherous driving conditions are going to be facts of life for many months. Slippery roads, limited visibility and other winter hazards make it easier to get into a car accident during this time of year, but that doesn't mean that drivers have any less of a responsibility when it comes to preventing crashes or taking responsibility when they happen. Alaska car accident victims have the same rights in the winter as they do during the rest of the year. Anyone who is ...

Los Angeles County honors young distracted-driving accident victim As part of our back-to-school tradition, Americans are used to the sight of high school cross-country running teams hitting the streets in packs in the autumn. In Sherman Oaks, California, on October 19, 2012, 16-year-old Conor Lynch was out running with his team when he died instantly upon being struck by an SUV driven by an 18-year-old unlicensed female driver. He was crossing the street and the distracted driver failed to yield the right of way. By coincidence, the accident that killed Lynch happened ...

According to patient safety experts at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the number of preventable patient deaths attributable to misdiagnosis while in intensive care is equal to the number of patients who lose the battle with breast cancer each year. The big difference? One was actually diagnosed and the patient given a chance to fight for his or her life. Autopsies that were conducted on patients who had died while in an intensive care unit (ICU) revealed that approximately one in four had at least one undiagnosed illness at the time of his or her death. ...

Pinnacle Pool Services has seen a notable decline in the quality of pool pump motors over the years. Replacing pool pumps can be one of the more expensive Atlanta pool repairs homeowners encounter; however, Pinnacle Pool Services recommends replacing faulty pumps instead of attempting to repair their low-quality motors. Pool pumps consist of two separate sides: the back end, which houses the motor, and the wet end, which pulls in water for circulation. If either side is not operating at its best, the pump can fail as a whole, and need to be replaced. Motors are particularly ...

Designer eyewear retailer Eyeglass World would like to explain how to properly care for your glasses. Understanding proper maintenance can help to ensure that your eyewear lasts longer and stays looking good as new. One way to make your glasses maintenance easier is to start off by purchasing a good pair that has a durable frame and properly coated lenses to suit your lifestyle. Choosing a high quality product will naturally give you a more lasting pair. Any time that your glasses are exposed to liquids, including sea spray or perspiration, they should be cleaned ...

Designer glasses frames retailer America's Best would like to stress the importance of wearing sunglasses year round. Although many people are in the habit of wearing sunglasses only in the summer, ultraviolet (UV) radiation is still a serious threat in the winter. Those harmful rays can cause macular degeneration, as well as premature aging, so it is critical to protect your eyes all year long. A good pair of sunglasses with UV ray protection will help save not only your vision, but that delicate skin around the eyes. Sunglasses are also important for reducing glare. ...

Atlanta wealth advisors at Brightworth have been named Top Wealth Managers in Georgia for 2012 according to NABCAP - the National Association of Board Certified Advisory Practices. The designation is awarded annually by the National Association of Board Certified Advisory Practices (NABCAP), a nationally-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, established to serve the needs of the investing public by helping identify top wealth managers. The selection process is based on a proprietary system whose ultimate goal is to provide investors and advisors a trusted standard ...

Most people prefer moving from Atlanta or moving to Atlanta during the summer, but A.C. White Relocations thinks people might want to reconsider that approach. Atlanta moving companies know that moving in the off-season, during the fall or winter, has perks you might not have considered. Generally people choose to move in the summer because of the convenience factor. Children are out of school and the chances of fighting bad weather rest squarely in the "it-might-be-too-hot" category. But moving in the fall can not only mean cooler weather and reduced chance ...

J. Martinez & Company's newest online video gives an interesting and thorough history of Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, as well as the history of coffee in general. You can view the short video online by going to the J. Martinez & Company website, clicking on the tab that says "Company Information," and then clicking "Videos." In it you will hear and see some of the exciting tales that made coffee what it is today, which includes pirates, smugglers smuggling forbidden beans, and enchanting women using their charms to get a hold of the precious ...

Atlanta Hardwood Flooring would like to take some time to discuss some of the misconceptions around the idea of "dust free" hardwood flooring installation. The fact is that there is really no such thing as an installation of hardwood floor installation that does not generate a certain amount of dust. This is simply the nature of the material. Though the beautiful finished product is well worth a bit of dust, there are certain precautions that can be taken to reduce the amount of dust produced that any good Atlanta hardwood company will be sure to take. Preparing ...