Canadian author Kenna McKinnon poses a terrifying dilemma to readers of her debut young adult/middle grade sci-fi novel, SpaceHive: "Earth's future is in the hands of a 12-year-old boy named Jason Anderson, who is kidnapped by a friendly alien Bee from the SpaceHive while the vicious General Vard and new Queen decide his fate. Will Jason be able to save the world or will the alien giant wasps destroy the Earth and inhabit it at their will?" Set in the towns of Creston, Yahk and Cranbrook in British Columbia, Canada, and on the plains of India, this thriller ...

Dr. Adel Mansour, Kissimmee dentist, is excited to be offering extensive services on his website specifically designed for new patients. He hopes that these services will make it simple and easy for new patients to learn about and locate his practice. "I'm glad to be offering these new patient services on our website. We always strive to make things as simple and easy for our patients and I believe this is a great example of that. I hope that our new patient page continues to help new people learn about and join our practice in the future," said Dr. Mansour, ...

The final three Shannons Supercar Showdown drivers were rocked by a massive bombshell with the announcement that Series one finalist Samantha Reid is rejoining the competition as a wildcard entry. The Kelly brothers hope their controversial decision will force the remaining contestants, Jesse Dixon, Glen Wood and Andre Heimgartner, to lift their game. The move came following disastrous performances by all three male contestants in their first challenge driving the Shannons V8 Supercar. Dixon's first drive impressed Todd Kelly, however a critical error in judgment ...

Cardinal Web Solutions (CWS), a leader in Atlanta SEO and Internet marketing solutions, recently unveiled its newly revamped website at www.CardinalWebSolutions.com. The site is user friendly and includes a more comprehensive overview of their services, including: - Search engine optimization (SEO) - Pay per click (PPC) advertising - Website design - Mobile site and mobile app development - Social media marketing - Branding In addition, the easy-to-navigate site features video testimonials, a portfolio with case studies, press and company information, has a ...

This year, the conference dubbed as "the event for digital marketing" will be held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. "The conference allows us to introduce our Smart Button to the world," said Raphael Berkien, AP Solutions's VP of Business Development. He continued, "We are delighted to be part of the conference and our goal is to educate the audience on how easy and simple it is to add alternative payment solutions to a website." A lot of digital companies have not yet caught up to their international potential, and with the current ...

Insulite Labs, a leader in PCOS education and treatment, encourages women to take a self test as a first step in learning about the condition, PCOS symptoms and what they can do to improve their health. Understanding the power of self awareness and education, the organization plans to spend PCOS Awareness Month educating the millions of women who unknowingly have polycystic ovarian syndrome. Pinpointing this condition is difficult, especially for women who may not even be aware of it," commented Insulite Labs spokesperson Katie Humphrey. "Educating women about ...

Castlewood Fine Doors, located in Toronto, Ontario announced today the launch of their new website. The new site details the company's comprehensive offering of both interior and exterior real wood doors. The interior doors selection includes solid wood raised panel doors, flat panel doors, plank and beaded panel doors, French doors, louvered doors and closet doors. Exterior doors include solid panel doors, doors with glass as well as side light and transom options. Doors are available in a variety of species including fir, oak, pine, mahogany, poplar, maple, ...

The latest research carried out by Leighmans.com, a leading UK-based provider of corporate gifts and incentives, has shone a light on company spending habits. The poll has shown that 75 percent of UK companies now spend more money than ever on gifts and incentives for partners, customers and staff - despite the continuing economic crisis. Leighmans.com surveyed more than 1,000 respondents and found that 60% of companies now spend more than before on incentives and gifts. From this 60%, a further 40% admitted to having upped their spending on incentives by over 20%. Leighmans.com ...

Manhattan is home to thousands of cyclists and over a million motorists who must share the city's narrow, crowded streets. When light bicycles collide with vehicles that weigh tons, injuries almost always result for the cyclists. Now, the city's cyclists are taking matters of accident data collection into their own hands. Many are attaching cameras normally used for recording extreme sports to their helmets in order to record information in the event of a bicycle accident involving a motor vehicle. New York's Bicycle-Auto Accident Statistics In New York State in ...

Recently, Governor Brown signed a bill into law that provides trial assistance to children and other vulnerable victims of sex crimes. Supporters of the law believe strengthening protections for victims will also increase convictions for those accused of sex crimes. New California Sex Crimes Law Explained Fran Pavley (D-Agoura Hills) introduced Senate Bill 1091, which passed with unanimous, bipartisan support in both houses. It expands current law that allows certain victims in the state, including those of homicide, elder or dependent abuse and rape, to have up to ...

Have you been the recipient of a Texas traffic ticket? If you didn't successfully fight the charges or pay the full penalty imposed upon you, there may have been a warrant issued in your name. Hundreds of residents in the Arlington area found this out the hard way in July, 2012. For several years now, Texas law enforcement agencies around the state have teamed up to launch a coordinated effort to close out arrest warrants for traffic crimes and other offenses. The annual warrant roundup has been so successful that some municipalities have turned it into a quarterly event. As ...

The latest hit-and-run accident in the Chicago area highlights why it is imperative that all drivers purchase uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage. In fact, such insurance is required of all drivers in the state of Illinois. Bus Driver Involved in Hit-and-Run Accident In late August, a school bus driver in Bartlett was injured when a driver struck his school bus, causing the bus to flip. Fortunately, no students were in the bus at the time. The driver who hit the bus fled the scene on foot, prompting several schools in the area to keep students indoors. In ...

A new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and its partner the Highway Loss Data Institute has found that Connecticut and New York have the lowest teen traffic fatality rates in the country as well as the nation's strictest graduated licensing programs. The findings may indicate a connection between tough licensing standards and lower teen fatal accident rates. Teen Traffic Fatality Rates A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) study of 2008 teen driving data, the latest available, found that over 6,000 15-to-20 year-olds were ...

Since late last year, the U.S. Justice Department has sent hundreds of letters to landlords throughout California who rent or lease property to medical marijuana dispensaries. The result has been a wave of shutdowns of facilities that are authorized by California law but are not immune to crackdowns by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Since it was approved by voters in 1996, California's Compassionate Use Act (Proposition 215) has permitted medical marijuana access to people who receive a physician's prescription. More recently, the Medical Marijuana Program Act expanded ...

Despite laws prohibiting unsafe driving behaviors like texting and driving while under the influence, Tennessee is experiencing a rise in traffic fatalities and injuries, DUIs and teen traffic deaths. This disturbing trend reinforces the need for tougher penalties in the state and continued development of Tennessee's graduated licensing program for young drivers. Factors Contributing to the Rise in Teen Traffic Fatalities There have already been 600 car accident deaths in Tennessee this year. Unfortunately, recent studies show that many of these fatalities could be ...

Minnesota women going through a divorce know what a traumatic experience it is. The early stages of divorce can bring a combination of emotions such as anger, betrayal, loss, shock, confusion and panic. Divorces are often an emotional rollercoaster and it is common to feel "up" one minute and "down" the next. Divorces involve not only emotional issues, but financial as well. Often women experience a significant decline in income after a divorce. This can lead to numerous financial difficulties. Newly single women may find themselves overwhelmed ...

Large commercial trucks are essential to modern commerce -- but they come with a price. Every year, thousands of motorists are injured or killed in semi truck crashes. Efforts to reduce truck accidents are constantly evolving. One proposal with a bright outlook could require trucking firms to adopt an innovative new safety technology with vast lifesaving potential: electronic stability control systems. NHTSA Wants Stability Control Systems on All Trucks Electronic stability control systems utilize a series of sensors to detect and automatically correct input problems ...

Atlanta dumpster rental company Haul Masters would like to inform the public that the company offers full service junk removal in Marietta, GA. Full service junk removal is the most convenient way to clear out a space. It's a great option if you've got a large area like an estate or foreclosed home to clean up, or even if you have got an out of control area in your own home. What separates a Haul Masters' full service junk removal service from other Marietta junk removal services is how little you actually need to do. In fact, your only requirements are to call for ...

One in six (16 per cent) workers have lost track of their pension funds after changing jobs, according to research from Prudential, raising new fears over a generation of lost pensions. To compound matters, the survey of employees found that three in four (76 per cent) people have no idea of the value of the company pension pots they have built up over their careers. Just 24 per cent are confident that they know the value of their combined pension funds. More than four in five (81 per cent) workers failed to actively transfer their previous company pension funds across ...

Leading eyewear retailer Eyeglass World offers customers a virtual try-on feature to ensure customers find the perfect fit and style for their vision needs. The virtual try-on application, available on Eyeglass World's website, allows you to upload a personal picture or choose from an array of models to try glasses frames on for fit and style. You can then select from the hundreds of eyeglasses frames available at Eyeglass World from the comfort of your own home before you visit the store. "The virtual try-on application gives customers the freedom to explore ...

Eye care retailer America's Best would like to explain some of the differences between nearsightedness and farsightedness. Both nearsightedness and farsightedness are refractive conditions. This means that each problem has something to do with how light is focused as it enters the eye. In a person who does not need prescription glasses to correct their vision, as light enters the eye, it will be perfectly focused onto the retina (which detects light). Nearsightedness (also called myopia) occurs when light entering the eye focuses in front of the retina, rather than ...

Exciting news - on Tuesday September 18th, 2012 enaltus will launch their "Oni on skin" micro blog and "Ask Oni" on the skinfoto; website - www.skinfoto.com. Oni who has worked her skin magic on New York luminaries at Dangene at the Core Club, Ajune, and Amore Pacific will be sharing beauty tips on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. In addition you will be able to ask her your skin questions as part of your skinfoto; experience. To sign up for skinfoto; the exciting new innovative free beauty app follow these easy steps. The 1-2-3 of skinfoto; 1 ...

Denmon & Denmon Trial Lawyers is now officially offering personal injury legal services to residents of Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg and clients from all over Florida under the Denmon Personal Injury Law Group. The firm's attorneys previously only offered personal injury legal services to existing clients who sustained injuries and who were not receiving the needed quality of legal representation from other, bigger law firms. The expert legal team at Denmon & Denmon consists of highly experienced and knowledgeable trial litigation attorneys and former state ...

New Jersey personal injury lawyer Scott Grossman helps accident victim get fair compensation after he was struck by metal studs falling off a rack. According to the accident victim, he was shopping for bundles of metal studs for his employer, at a retail home improvement chain store in Middlesex County, New Jersey. While reaching for a bundle of metal studs, the bundle above and behind it began to fall towards him. The accident victim then grabbed the falling bundle to prevent it from striking his face, when the other side of the falling bundle hit the floor and the ...

Mail arriving at your business can mean sales enquiries, invoices, cheques or even complaints, so opening and distributing incoming mail quickly and effectively can improve your business efficiency, revenue and customer satisfaction. By using a letter opener to automate this tedious task, you can save time and money by getting the right mail to the right people sooner. Here are some reasons why a business should start using a Neopost letter opener. Save time and increase productivity A letter opener can automatically open 2500 envelopes in less time than it takes ...