The holiday season is a common time for families to spend time together. Even people in troubled relationships use the holidays to make things as normal as possible for children and to keep meddling family members at bay. Now that the holiday season is over and normal life resumes, some people, especially women, view the New Year as a time to leave troubled marriages behind. It is no secret that more divorces are filed in January than any other month of the year. If you are contemplating divorce in 2012, two important tips can help you make a smooth transition. Create ...

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 600 bicyclists were killed and another 51,000 were injured in 2009. From 2000 to 2006, bicycle crashes accounted for only one-quarter of one percent of all traffic crashes. Yet in those years, Georgia ranked eighth among the states with the most bicycle fatalities. In 2008, the Georgia Highway Patrol reported the deaths of 20 bicyclists among the state's nearly 1,500 traffic-accident fatalities. To combat the problem of bicycle accidents, the Georgia Legislature enacted a new law designed ...

A recent "survey" was conducted by an organization identified as Coalition for Common Sense (CCS) and the results indicate the majority of citizens in Louisiana feel there is a need for tort reform. Their survey found: - 65 percent said there are too many lawsuits in Louisiana - 69 percent agreed that lawsuit abuse costs jobs - 71 percent agreed that lawsuit abuse is hurting the state's economy - 85 percent agreed that personal injury lawyer ads encourage people to sue Surveys of this type, however, always raise more questions than they answer. For instance, ...

Though the commercial fishing industry is governed by many state and federal safety regulations, workers continue to be severely injured or killed while on the job. Seamen assigned to work on trawlers have recently been at particular risk of work-related injury or fatality. Fortunately, seamen are able to use the protections afforded them by the Jones Act to hold their employers accountable for accidents involving commercial fishing trawlers. Trawler Accidents One harrowing example of how dangerous commercial fishing can be is the Alaska Ranger accident. In 2008, ...

The personal injury attorneys at McCann Schaible & Wall, LLC encourage Pennsylvanians to contact their state representatives in support of S.B. 1339. The bill would raise the minimum auto policy limits from from $15,000 per person/$30,000 per accident and $5,000 in property damage to $30,000 per person/$60,000 per accident and $10,000 in property damage. These limits have been in place since 1974 and dictate the minimum amount of coverage which is required for Pennsylvania motorists to be fully insured. This proposal would benefit all motorists in Pennsylvania, ...

Case caption Bargas v. Blakeley et al Case number 30010 of 2009 Court of Common Pleas Lawrence County PA Dominick Motto President Judge presiding Plaintiffs' Attorneys Deborah Maliver M.D., J.D., Christine Biancheria Esq. Defense Attorney Daniel Carroll Esq. On Monday night after a six day trial in front of the Honorable Dominick Motto, it only took a jury two and a half hours to award a $2Million verdict to a 32 year old nurse and mother of three small children. In May of 2008, after experiencing what she thought was hemorrhoidal bleeding, Sarah Bargas went to ...

U.S. News recently released its comprehensive "Best Law Firms" rankings for the 2011-2012 year. The new rankings are based on an unprecedented review process, incorporating some 3.9 million evaluations of individual law firms collected from clients, other lawyers and leaders in particular practice areas. Clients were asked to rate firms based on six criteria: expertise, responsiveness, understanding of a business and its needs, civility, cost-effectiveness and whether they would refer another client to the firm in the future -- peer review from other attorneys ...

A new study published by the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) reveals a startling contrast in the rate of injury and death for those in the construction industry versus those in other industries. This data reflects similar trends in data from the Centers from Disease Control (CDC) and highlights the need for contractors to be highly aware of the safety risks that surround their workers and take immediate and thorough action to protect workers from unsafe equipment, behaviors and work sites in order to facilitate a workplace that anticipates human error. CPWR ...

As promised last week, our second blog post each month will focus on marketing tips for your business - large or small; first up - email marketing. If you are not already doing this, then you should start now; email marketing is seriously cost-effective. Build your own email database and ensure that your selected recipients are willing to receive your communications by having them confirm their subscription. Resist the temptation to bombard your subscribers with emails; this can lead to 'unsubscribe' requests very quickly! Once a week, or maybe twice a month, is ...

Dr. Jo Anne White, international speaker, author and certified professional coach, debuts her new book, Mastering the Art of Success; from Tennessee based Insight Publishing. The book also features best-selling authors Les Brown (The Power of Purpose), Mark Victor Hansen (Chicken Soup for the Soul), Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Soul, The Success Principle). White, Brown, Hansen, and Canfield, are joined by other well known authors, health and business experts, and professionals, each offering time-tested strategies for success in frank and intimate interviews. Known ...

The Laser Warehouse, the leading aftermarket reseller of used cosmetic lasers, used aesthetic lasers and other aesthetic equipment has instituted a new program to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty. In an effort to minimize costs, speed repair time and the availability of high quality aftermarket equipment for customers, The Laser Warehouse has implemented the T20 program to stock replacement parts and supplies for the top 20 cosmetic lasers, aesthetic laser systems and IPL equipment in the market today. One market research study shows that the demand for cosmetic ...

Now that the tree is put away and the house has returned to normal have you noticed that your head is a little itchy? With all the extra hugs and photos taken during the holidays, it's easier than ever to receive that unwanted gift that just keeps on giving. According to Paula Salas, owner of Kooty Katchers, a lice removal service that specializes in The Shepherd Method of Strand-by-Stand Nit Removal, calls have been coming in from all over the metro area with concerns of overly itchy heads as parents fanatically claim that they have found what looks like head lice. ...

Florida Lawn service offers the best in Lawn care service's for your yard or business. They mow, edge, trim bushes, trim trees, pressure wash, clean gutters, plant flowers and make flower beds. Their Florida Lawn service professionals are the best in the business. They are well known because of our dedication to our clients and our dedication to their yards. They never cut corners and always prove themselves as dedicated professionals. Each yard is different and as such should be treated with a unique game-plan. Florida Lawn Service technicians are well experienced and ...

January 21 is the date for 2012 Annual Winter Hike. The six-mile trek from Old Man's Cave to Ash Cave draws thousands of hikers each year to experience southeast Ohio's most spectacular scenery. The hike features continuous starts from 9-11 a.m. Hot bean soup is served midway at Cedar Falls for a donation and a shuttle bus will return hikers from Ash Cave to the parking lot at Old Man's Cave. Hikers are advised to wear layered clothing and good traction footwear, as snow and ice can make the trail slippery. They're also encouraged to bring a camera to record the region's ...

The Grand Journey Online Pokies Game is Launched at All Slots Casino The Grand Journey is a brand-new online pokies game that can be found at All Slots Casino and other top Microgaming casinos. This is a new online pokies that has been added to the wide array of games that are offered by Microgaming casinos. In this online pokies game a little bit of fantasy is mixed with a little bit of jungle exploration. Characters and symbols help to build the story in this game where players find lions and tigers, dinosaurs, jungle mushrooms and even erupting volcanoes together ...

During London Fashion Week, which runs from 17th to 22nd February 2012, the most influential figures in the fashion industry descend on the UK capital to see the glitz and glamour of the catwalk shows. A particular highlight of this year's event will be UK designer Stella McCartney hosting a special fashion presentation showcasing a one-off collection on the evening of 18th February. For visitors staying in London for the event, a highlight of the fashion industry calendar, the website LondonTown.com offers a selection of London hotels close to the venue where 200 of ...

Sun Life Direct outlines how much it costs when you die in the UK with its fifth annual report. - Cost of dying increases to GBP7,248, the equivalent of three months average UK wages (up 20% since 2007!) - Almost 1 in 5 (100,000) people who are left to organise a funeral struggle with the costs, double that of 2009 - The State safety net is stretched - demand for financial aid far outstrips supply Sun Life Direct, the expert in the cost of dying , has today announced the results of its Annual Cost of Dying Report. The cost of dying (including death-related ...

The Preiss Company is pleased to announce its recent purchase of The Dail College Inn, a 440-bed, 121-unit apartment property near North Carolina State University. The acquisition—led by John Preiss, Executive Vice President, Susan Folckemer, Executive Vice President Investments, and David Leake—is a joint venture with Heitman. The Dail College Inn, formerly known as The College Inn, is located at 2717 Western Boulevard—directly across the street from NCSU—and will be managed by Lauren Dalia, with Sara Clark acting as the regional manager. The four-story complex has ...

Miles for Music, a 501(c)(3) non-profit (pending) organization that raises money to help fund music education programs in public schools through running events, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded USATF New Jersey Championship status for its inaugural 20K event. The 20K race will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2012. The event will take place in Johnson Park, located in Highland Park, NJ, with the 20K race start time at 9:00 a.m. In addition to the 20K race, there will be a 1 Mile Run/Walk for school-aged participants, along with their parents, teachers and ...

It's all about bow-wow-wow, the cat's meow...and everything in between for all creatures big and small! The 23rd annual America's Family Pet Expo returns April 20-22, 2012 to the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa. See more than 1,000 animals including dogs, cats, equine, birds, fish, llamas, pot bellied pigs, goats, rats, reptiles, rabbits, miniature horses and more on display in fun and interactive stage shows, competitions and demonstrations. Featuring over 400 exhibitors and rescue groups including Bow Meow Pet Products, No Stray Left Behind, Forever Wild Exotic ...

Publicis Touchpoint Solutions, Inc -- a leading provider of multichannel message delivery solutions for the life sciences industry -- has announced that Ms. Pamela Goyke has joined the organization as Senior Vice President, Client Operations. Publicis Touchpoint Solutions is a division of Publicis Healthcare Communications Group. Ms. Goyke brings nearly 25 years of experience leading technology and business process organizations to top performance with particular expertise in the contact center environment. Ms. Goyke joins Touchpoint after serving as Chief Information ...

Dr. Barbara von Mettenheim, creator of the novel Pedi-Protexx line of pedicure accessory products announced today that she will introduce the line to the international beauty industry trade at COSMOPROF Bologna, Italy March 9-12, 2012. Pedi-Protexx will be presented in the Salon Pavilion. "I reviewed all launch options in great depth with my Managing Consultants at Duquesa Marketing", said Dr. von Mettenheim. "They have enjoyed such great success over the years from utilizing COSMOPROF as an international platform to present new lines. It was an easy decision ...

On 6 January 2012, L. Ron Hubbard was honored with the change of the Rose in the Court of Peace of the National Palace of Culture of Guatemala. The ceremony began with a Mayan ritual where candles of distinct and significant colors were lit in recognition of Ajau (a significant Mayan God) for the opportunity to perform the symbolic changing of the rose. Speeches were given by Master Guillermo Penagos, advisor to the Ministry of Culture and Sports of Guatemala, and Carlos Rivera from the National Civil Police who told stories of how the message of peace has been spread ...

Along with their new truck fleet additions, Accurate Plumbing now offers on-demand water heating, and modern video inspections for both residential and commercial water, sewer, and gas. In response to this expansion, they have launched a logo and brand make-over program to take everything to the next level while also implementing an evaluation plan so that they can track their media and brand investments. Gene Hubbard from Accurate Plumbing stated, "We've known for a long time that we weren't evaluating our advertising investments well enough, that's all changing ...

Skylark Recordings, LLC. Announced the international record release of "Satisfaire" Produced by Dj Teo Skylark. International Street date set for February 16th 2012. The Satisfaire release includes two new house music tracks produced by Teo Skylark. The first track "Satisfaire" includes French and English vocals that were generated by a computer. "Satisfaire" in English translates to satisfy. The second track upon the release is titled "Ce Que Le Funk" translated it means: What the funk. "Ce Que Le Funk" is the instrumental ...