In an effort to stop teen alcohol use, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn recently signed a law that makes giving alcoholic beverages to anyone under 21 a misdemeanor. Under the new law, it does not matter where the alcohol is served -- which means that it is a crime to serve alcohol to someone underage in public or inside of someone's own home. In addition, the new law - House Bill 1554 - states that if you serve alcohol to someone who is underage and they subsequently go on to hurt someone else or themselves because they were intoxicated, as the adult who served the alcohol, ...

Owners of small businesses typically have numerous issues and responsibilities monopolizing their time. As a result, particularly for those without a background or expertise in accounting or tax law, it can be difficult to ensure the financial structure of the business is organized in the most advantageous fashion. In addition to the tips set forth below, in many cases, it may be wise to consult with an attorney with proficiency in financial legal issues to protect the financial security of the small business. Small business owners often forget to reconsider the business ...

This is the question that many Arizona city and county officials are asking as they attempt to determine how red-light cameras impact road safety. There is debate whether such programs decrease auto accidents, and if red-light cameras should continue to be used. Red-light cameras are used in intersections to enforce traffic laws. The cameras take pictures of motorists who run traffic lights and the city then issues a traffic citation to the driver through the mail. Camera companies - two of which are based in Arizona - opine that red-light cameras are safe, cost-effective ...

Speeding kills. According to government statistics, approximately 12,000 Americans die every year in car accidents caused by speeding. Officials have attempted to reduce speeding on United States roads in many different ways, but nothing has had a dramatic impact. A new study, however, may have found a way to decrease speeding and keep our roadways safer. In a study partly funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), researchers placed a small GPS device in participants' cars. The GPS system reported the speed of the car against the posted speed ...

The advent of hydraulic fracturing has brought a whole new economy to Pennsylvania. Fracking -- which uses pressurized water, sand and chemicals to force natural gas out of underground pockets -- has unlocked a huge and previously untappable reserve of gas in the Marcellus Shale. In 2011 alone, the Marcellus Shale supplied 6 percent of America's natural gas. That number is only expected to grow as fracking technology becomes more advanced. Many people stand to make money off the Marcellus Shale fracking boom. Of course, the oil and gas companies have the most to gain, ...

Recently, the federal government announced a new process for some individuals to gain authorization to work after requesting consideration of deferred action. On June 15, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security outlined the "Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals" plan. The new process will allow some people the opportunity to remain in the United States for a period of at least two years, with the chance to apply for a renewal thereafter. "Deferred action" means the government will choose not to pursue a removal action against the ...

Picture in your mind the last time you got pulled over by the police. Between the loud siren, the flashing lights and the approaching police officer -- never mind the looming threat of an expensive traffic ticket -- you were probably pretty nervous, right? Maybe you fumbled with your wallet a little bit or acted anxious when you spoke with the police officer? If so, you probably didn't think that your reaction was all that unique or suspicious. In a recent case, the Massachusetts Appeals Court agreed. It ruled that nervous behavior alone is not sufficient evidence to ...

Wisconsin safety agencies are extremely concerned with the dangerous habit of distracted driving, which is commonly practiced among teen motorists. Did you know that car accidents kill more teenagers in Wisconsin than any other cause of death? Distracted driving is a major issue that contributes to this statistic. To combat the issue, Wisconsin recently passed a new state law that prohibits drivers with an instruction permit or probationary license from using a phone while driving. The law takes effect in November 2012. A driver violating the restriction on cellphone ...

Recent events involving widespread E. coli, listeria and salmonella poisoning, as well as pharmaceutical steroids tainted with fungal meningitis, serve as a troubling reminder of the hazards we all face from food and drugs on a daily basis. Businesses and institutions that are entrusted with providing safe and sanitary food and medicines to others are rightfully subject to product liability or premises liability claims when their products or unsanitary conditions cause illness or wrongful death. More than 100 attendees at the Cleveland County Fair fell ill in October ...

Paralysis works almost unimaginably profound changes on the lives of those it touches. Daily activities become difficult and nearly insurmountable challenges. While technology has made some strides to help people deal with paralysis, paralyzed New Yorkers and other Americans have long waited for a bigger breakthrough. Two areas are showing increasing promise and paralyzed people may have a new reason to hope for more progress. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new human study to continue exploring a treatment program that worked well in animals. ...

Atlanta pest control company Team Pest USA would like to take some time to discuss the correlation between heat and insect population growth. You may have noticed the incredible amount of insects that seem to be buzzing around and biting each summer. There is in fact quite a disparity between insect populations in warmer months over fall and winter.. Last winter and fall were unusually warm. What this meant for insect populations was a lengthened breeding season. This longer breeding season last year lead to larger populations this past summer wreaking havoc on outdoor ...

Danny Bacher, CEO of Atlanta limousine service Topper Worldwide, will be speaking at the 2013 International LCT Show, to be held February 5th through 7th, 2013, in Las Vegas. Bacher is a repeat presenter at the International LCT Show, having most recently presented at last year's conference. The International LCT Show is the largest limousine, charter, and tour industry show in the world. For 29 years, the International LCT Show has offered talks from a wide variety of industry experts, as well as networking opportunities, product showcases, and seminars at the MGM Grand ...

Georgia health insurance broker McCart Insurance knows that going away to college can lead to home sickness, but that's not the biggest concern that dormitory residents face. Every year, college students face upper respiratory infections, stomach flu, conjunctivitis and mononucleosis. Some even face meningitis. The common thread of these dorm illnesses is that they are virus spread through human contact. While some, like the flu, are most often just an inconvenience, some dorm illnesses can be very dangerous to someone without a Georgia health insurance plan. Mononucleosis ...

GreenStar Waste would like to recommend that you use a roll off dumpster in Atlanta for your empty nest clean out. When the kids move away to college, the house can start to feel a bit empty. That is, until realize that massive amounts of junk that they have left behind. Once you have made your peace with living in a home that is a bit more peaceful and feel ready to reclaim all of your space, it is time to work on clearing out the wreckage. By utilizing GreenStar dumpsters, the job will be a breeze. After you have decided which items are too precious to part with, ...

Atlanta tree removal company Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts would like to remind residents of Alpharetta that the company offers complete tree services in that area. Whether you need a tree removed or trimmed, the Alpharetta tree services team at Yellow Ribbon can help. "We serve the entire Atlanta metro area, including Alpharetta," explains Gary Robertson, owner of Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts. "If you are in Alpharetta and need a tree removed, inspected, or trimmed, Yellow Ribbon can help." The Alpharetta tree removal team at Yellow Ribbon can do it ...

One of the hardest hit industries during the worst of the recession was the temporary help industry, which lost over a third of its workforce. However, TRC Staffing Services, Inc., a staffing agency in Atlanta, has noticed that the demand for temporary help has risen almost back to pre-recession levels. Though this time of year traditionally sees an increase in temporary staffing due to the upcoming holiday season, this improvement appears to be a longer term trend. Temporary staffing has regained over 87% of the workers it lost during the recession's lowest point. Historical ...

Atlanta granite countertop fabricator Premier Services is proud to announce that its new "In the Community" page is up and running on the company website. To access the page just visit the Premier Services website, hover your mouse over the blue "About Us" tab at the top of the screen, and then click "In the Community". Or, you can simply jump there directly at http://www.premiersurfaces.com/Community.htm. Once you are on the page you can learn about all of the past and current ways that Premier Services reaches out to the community, ...

Craftmark Solid Surfaces, a local granite countertops supplier, welcomes the addition of granite to your indoor living areas. A leader in the Atlanta granite countertops industry, the specialists at Craftmark invites homeowners to visit their showroom to view the 19 different colors of granite. Granite is known for its durability and beauty, but granite is also an affordable alternative for indoor areas. Granite countertops come in an array of colors to match any decor in the home and the natural crystal flecks give granite a sheen unlike other countertop material. "Granite ...

NationaLease, one of the largest full service truck leasing organizations in North America, will hold its 2012 Sales Meeting, November 13-15 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina. Each year, sales executives from NationaLease's 175 independently-owned truck leasing companies meet to discuss a wide array of topics that will impact the association, the industry, and ongoing sales efforts. This year's speakers list features Gary Petty, President and CEO of the National Private Truck Council since 2001. Dr. Petty, widely recognized as the national ...

Cyber Monday, the Monday following the Thanksgiving weekend in the U.S., is the online equivalent of Black Friday. Black Friday - so-called because retailers will finally see a profit on this day, returning their bank accounts to 'black' - is traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year in the continental U.S. Following Thanksgiving Day, it marks the start of the holiday shopping season and demand for sales and bargains is massive with many shoppers lining up all night to be first through the door. However, Black Friday only benefits shoppers who are prepared ...

QuarterLine Consulting Services (QuarterLine), a small business specializing in healthcare subject matter expertise to Federal and State Government customers, today announced the appointment of Dave Metcalf as the company's new Chief Operating Officer. The COO job is a new position created to strengthen QuarterLine's long-range planning and business operations in the federal healthcare industry. Metcalf is a well-known business leader within the federal healthcare industry and brings with him more than 25 years of experience, with a specific emphasis on large-scale operations ...

A rare magazine that puts the investigative spotlight on innovative creators and their masterpieces, publishers of EYES IN Magazine announced the release of issue 13 to the Apple Newsstand, Barnes & Noble Nook, and Amazon Kindle. This issue of the highly anticipated monthly magazine features exciting interviews and illuminating photography from the world's top creators in artistic and innovative fields. Creators such as fashion icon Daphne Guinness, cookbook author Elizabeth Bard, Swedish designer Eduard Gray, and health expert Dan Buettner are featured in the latest ...

The November 2012 Conde Nast Traveler, one of the world's most respected travel magazines, published the results of its prestigious 25th annual Readers' Choice Awards. The Pillars Hotel was selected as the number one hotel in Florida receiving an overall score of 93.9 out of 100. This year a record 46,476 readers participated in this unique survey known for its global reach and qualified traveler opinions. Readers gave The Pillars marks of over 90 out of a 100 in all 5 areas. For service the hotel earned a score of 95.7, for rooms 91.3, for design 91.3, for food 90.9 ...

People from US, UK and Canada who can't access quickly other forms of credit are now one step closer to obtain necessary funds by taking a payday cash advance loan. Both new and existing customers of the online cash advance service iPaydayCash.com now benefit from a shorter loan processing time. In its third year of operations, iPaydayCash.com redesigned its online application form so it can be filled faster (at most 5 minutes) thus speeding the cash advance application and approval process. People requesting payday cash advances are doing so because they need the cash ...

CHARLOTTE, NC – Researchers have discovered why plants and animals had a hard time recovering from the largest mass extinction in Earth's history 250 million years ago. The reason: global warming. Because of environmental consequences of rising temperatures, those species that survived the extinction didn't fully recover for 5 million years. The study adds a new chapter to the story of how life was forever altered by giant volcanic eruptions in the Early Triassic period – an event now called the "Great Dying" – and offers clues as to how climate change might impact ...