In recent years, marijuana has started to gain a reputation as a "soft drug" that is less dangerous to society than harder drugs like heroin, cocaine or methamphetamine. However, changes in public opinion do not necessarily translate into changes in the law. In New Jersey, possession of even small amounts of marijuana is still considered a serious drug crime. Under current law, possession of 50 grams or less of marijuana is a disorderly person offense punishable by up to six months of incarceration and a maximum fine of $1,000. The sale of any amount of marijuana ...

A state law that prohibits texting while driving, which was passed by the legislature last fall, recently went into effect -- making Pennsylvania the 35th state to put a ban on this form of distracted driving. Under the new law, texting while driving is considered a primary offense -- meaning that drivers can be pulled over if caught texting, even if they're not committing any other moving violations at the time. Those who are caught breaking this law will face fines of around $135. According to PennDOT, the new law applies to texts that are sent from any Interactive ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a brake throttle override (BTO) requirement for all vehicles to help drivers stop runaway cars and avoid serious accidents. The NHTSA's decision rides on the heels of the recent issue with unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles. It would require all vehicles that weigh 10,000 pounds or less with electronic throttle control to come equipped with a BTO system. Toyota started to install these systems in 2009 after its sticky accelerator pedal debacle. Other manufacturers, like Nissan, General Motors ...

All that most New Jersey couples need to become legally joined in life is a marriage certificate and a ceremony. If they are lucky, they also receive a few bonuses, such as cake, music and a nice meal. Becoming legally joined in debt is even easier. All a married couple needs to do is sign on a dotted line. It is essential for married couples to educate themselves on the world of joint credit. They should learn who is responsible for payment and how joint debt affects credit scores. It is also important to learn how potential lenders view joint debt. There are many ...

A horrific motor vehicle accident between a large commercial truck and a 2004 Toyota Matrix that resulted in a Pennsylvania wrongful death lawsuit was settled in June 2012. According to The Pennsylvania Record, the Gettysburg family and the defendants settled in Sneeringer v. GLC Transportation for $26.1 million, an amount that may be the biggest personal injury settlement in Pennsylvania history. The details of the truck accident reveal the reasons for the multi-million dollar settlement. In June 2011, Kathryn Sneeringer was driving her car on Interstate 80 in the early ...

In contemporary America, allegations of child molestation involving a prominent defendant or high-profile institution can easily lead to a trial by media. After months of media frenzy, the Jerry Sandusky sex crimes trial finally played out in a Centre County courtroom in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. Few if any TV talking heads who had dissected the case scandal last fall were surprised by the verdict. A jury found Sandusky guilty on 45 counts of sexual abuse involving ten young boys, all of whom he had befriended due to his work with a disadvantaged children's charity. ...

Many people may assume that tougher safety regulations and new safety technologies have made construction accidents an issue of the past. However, construction accidents are unfortunately a common occurrence, and more construction workers die from falls than from any other construction-related injury. In fact, falls account for one-third of work-related deaths suffered by construction workers. Construction falls may occur from roofs, scaffolding, ladders or other structures. Last year, there were more than 570 construction deaths and 180 of those construction deaths ...

As the country continues to deal with the tragic movie theater shooting that left 12 dead and 58 injured, the debate surrounding gun control laws intensifies. Some believe this incident is merely more proof that gun control laws should tighten up and become stricter. Conversely - and also not surprising - is the fact that background checks for those wishing to buy guns have spiked more than 41 percent in Colorado since the morning of the shooting - thus creating a situation in which lawmakers must walk the tightrope between keeping guns off the street but at the same ...

Despite the heavy fighting that has gone on in Iraq and Afghanistan over the past decade, casualty rates have not been as high as they were in previous wars. Much of this can be attributed to advances in medical technology that enable soldiers to survive injuries that previously would have been fatal. The flip side of this coin, however, brings its own complications. Veterans are now returning home with life-long injuries that doctors must figure out how to treat. Chief among them are traumatic brain injuries, which many veterans sustain after suffering a blow to the ...

Since nearly all of us will be in a car accident during our lives, it's important to decide ahead of time what should be done to minimize everyone's injuries while still fully obeying the law. Far too many people panic because they're frightened by what's just happened or because they're afraid that the car accident will be blamed upon them. Instead, everyone needs to remain as calm as possible, keeping safety first in their thoughts. The following list of tips can help all of us stay properly focused as we seek out the help that's often needed right after a collision ...

At Silvers, Langsam & Weitzman, P.C. - MyPhillyLawyer - our personal injury attorneys assist individuals and families who have been seriously injured while riding a tour bus or discount transit bus between Philadelphia and New York City. It has been a dangerous and deadly year for bus riders in the Northeast corridor, with multiple bus accidents making news already this year. A bus owned and operated by Super Luxury Tours out of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, crashed on a New Jersey Turnpike en route to Philadelphia from Chinatown. Two onboard were killed and another ...

Plusnet, the UK home phone and broadband supplier, has received its third consecutive recommendation from Which? - the largest independent consumer body in the country. Plusnet broadband has been given a four star rating for connection reliability, value for money, customer service and ease of set up and has been named as a "Which? Recommended Provider". To become a "Which? Recommended Provider" a product must receive an overall score of at least 70% in their consumer survey and get an average or above ratings for all other aspects of service. ...

Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has been presented with two prestigious Brand Video Awards at this year's BRAVES award ceremony in London. The BRAVES, celebrating the industry's biggest brands making their mark in the digital and video world, took place at a glamorous red carpet event at the Vue Cinema in Central London. The 'night at the movies' themed awards show broadcast the winning entries live on the big screen. Beating stiff competition from Porsche, Intel, Sony and Lego, Jumeirah Group walked away with Best ...

We put under the microscope of science all available knowledge on wisdom, from science, philosophy and religion. We studied wisdom from every possible angle and every possible source and we found the scriptures to be the biggest credible source for all the clues to wisdom. Why are we defining wisdom from the insights of the scriptures? The biggest clues to wisdom are right here in the Bible. When it comes to wisdom, the Bible is way ahead of philosophy and science. It was religion that first recognized the need and importance for wisdom. It was religion that put up laws ...

If the IRS claims you owe substantial taxes that you know you don't, they may make you attend a hearing in tax court to prove your case. Steven (Garden Grove, CA) found himself in such a position when the IRS assessed him for $60,000 in unpaid back taxes. Steven contended that he owed next to nothing and hired Blue Tax to attend the tax court hearing on his behalf to prove that his business expenses should be accepted by the Audit Division of the Internal Revenue service. The goal for the Blue Tax team in going to court was to ensure that no collection action took place ...

Heron Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the City of London, launches its first restaurant, SushiSamba, this Friday 27th July and has announced a further restaurant one floor above, Duck & Waffle, which will open in early August. Situated opposite Liverpool Street Station, Heron Tower became the tallest building in the City of London when it was completed in April 2011, a title which has since passed to The Shard which was officially inaugurated earlier this month. Visitors who want to be among the first to visit the new Heron Tower restaurants can stay in the ...

The premier website for camping and hiking, Tripleblaze.com, has just released its list of Best Campgrounds in America, and Hocking Hills State Park is now ranked as the #1 campgound in the United States. Located in the heart of Ohio's stunning Hocking Hills region, the campground beat out hundreds of camping sites across America, including the famed Yosemite National Park, which came in second, and Mt. Rainier National Park, which is ranked #14. Tripleblaze.com uses a specially designed algorithm to rank campsites and determine the popularity of each one. The system accounts ...

Product Support Services, Inc. (PSSI), a specialized provider of service supply chain and reverse logistics solutions for the electronics industry, today announced the company has been awarded a Trademark for Reverse Logistics Optimized. "We are pleased that our application for Trademark has been approved by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, indicated Mr. Schuler, EVP, Sales and Marketing. "This Trademark directly communicates what PSSI brings to our clients as PSSI continually strives to refine the processes, solutions, repair yield and net value recovery ...

May 12th marked the momentous day that the Metal Gear 25th anniversary collection t-shirts launched in the UK, featuring designs spanning the series from its 1987 debut with Metal Gear, up until the 2012 adventures of Raiden in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. It was also the day that Hideo Kojima and Yoji Shinkawa made a visit to our UK flagship store to meet and greet the masses of MGS fans. To continue the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the famed Metal Gear franchise, we will be giving away 6 signed limited edition box sets of the Metal Gear Solid HD collection. ...

Amidst the hype surrounding the first fully digital Olympics this past weekend, millions of viewers around the world tuned in to watch the Games live on their computers and mobile devices. According to reports by SYNC, NBC alone dealt out over 24.2 million TV Everywhere streams in the first two days of coverage, a 181% increase over Beijing's opening weekend. In the UK, BBC's blog reported a combined 16 million global browsers on Saturday and Sunday along with 1.15 million downloads of their app. As the online guide to Olympics streaming coverage for over 150 countries, ...

Windows act as 'energy holes' in the home. Compared to well insulated walls and roofs of modern homes, standard double glazed windows allow 10 times more heat to flow through them. Duoshade Energy Saving Blinds from www.blinds-2go.co.uk are a perfect solution for better indoor climate, reducing heat loss and saving money on energy bills and are particularly suited for modern larger windows. These shades feature a double wall of fabric which forms a cellular fabric construction with honeycomb air pockets. This innovative design has huge insulating benefits with each ...

Ruchi Bhalani, a 9-year-old creative and talented author, published her 156-pages Young Adult fiction book - TWIN SPIES and the Destiny of Earth on 14 July 2012. Ruchi Bhalani has created a truly magnificent work for reader age group that is way above her age and deserves recognition. Ruchi lives in Plano, TX with her family and will soon be a 5th grader. Book Summary: This is a mystery about 14 year old twin spies who are on an assignment to save the world from Martians. On their adventure, they land on a UFO, and streets of Paris. This wonderfully engaging story has ...

Insurance premiums continue to rise for individuals who smoke, so now many are looking to Quit Smoking and one creative alternative is the e cig. Allen Tanner, CSMO of the E Cig Brand Starter Kit Site, is offering smokers a free trail to assist them in making an informed decision before purchasing an E Cig. "E Cigs are a smart alternative to conventional smokes," said Tanner. "The e cig is free of 4,000 plus chemicals found in conventional smokes. The active chemical found in the e cig is nicotine, which is relatively safe in and of itself." Users ...

Cambridge, Mass. – July 30, 2012 – Biofilms may no longer have any solid ground upon which to stand. A team of Harvard scientists has developed a slick way to prevent the troublesome bacterial communities from ever forming on a surface. Biofilms stick to just about everything, from copper pipes to steel ship hulls to glass catheters. The slimy coatings are more than just a nuisance, resulting in decreased energy efficiency, contamination of water and food supplies, and—especially in medical settings—persistent infections. Even cavities in teeth are the unwelcome result ...

Two new targets have been discovered for antiviral therapies and vaccines strategies that could enhance the body's defenses against such infectious diseases as West Nile and hepatitis C. The targets are within the infection warning system inside living cells. No vaccines exist for the viruses that cause West Nile or hepatitis C. New therapies are urgently needed to prevent and treat serious infections by these and related viruses. The University of Washington is engaged in a major, multipronged effort to design therapeutics that harness the warning signals the body ...