Mark Randall "Mack" Wolford, pastor of the House of the Lord in Matoaka, W.Va., died after a rattlesnake bit him on the thigh May 27 at the Panther Wildlife Management Area, according to a Christian Post article. The Washington Post reported that Wolford died at a friend's home after a service. No one called for emergency help after the bite occurred. However, this was not the first bite Wolford endured from a poisonous snake, considering he grew up with a father that supported snake-handling in the ministry. Like his father, Wolford believed Jesus asked his followers ...

Because of the way in which technology is continually evolving, there are some technological trends that have a definite shelf life; after a certain period of time, they lose their efficacy, or simply become obsolete. Such does not seem to be the base with the online marketing industry, which is clearly here to stay. A new report finds that even over the past year, digital marketing has grown both more widespread and more lucrative--and that more and more companies are coming to embrace the importance of a strong online marketing presence. This finding has won the attention, ...

Everyday, relics wash up on shores that may have carried interesting stories; however, few are a reminder of the willingness of humans to move on from tragic events. Peter Mark, a resident of British Columbia recently found such an item washed up on the shores of Graham Isle. According to an article from Speed TV, Mark had found a Harley Davidson motorcycle that belonged to a Japanese resident who lost the vehicle in last year's tsunami that caused monumental damage to the country. Although the original owner, Ikuo Yokoyama, declined the offer to have his bike repatriated ...

RakeTheRake, the world's largest rakeback provider, is delighted to offer a series of freerolls which provide online poker players with a qualifying route into the English Poker Open 2012. The freerolls, starting this week, are being held at the Cake Poker room and offer players the choice of five freerolls per day, every day of the week. They will run in this weekly format until the end of August. Three players from every freeroll will go through to the Weekly Super Satellite at Cake, totaling 105 people a week who can qualify from RakeTheRake's freeroll series! ...

Distracted driving is defined as anything that takes a motorist's eyes off the road for more than two seconds. This can include eating behind the wheel, putting on make-up, turning to talk with a child in the back-seat, reading directions or the newspaper, trying to pick up something off the floor, or choosing music to listen to. As more and more technologies get introduced into our vehicles, distracted driving has also come to include texting-while-driving, talking on a handheld mobile phone, accessing the Internet or fiddling with other electronic devices. Technology ...

A year ago, a Texas man who was working at an oil refinery fell down the steps of a scissor lift he was operating, causing him to injure his thumb and hand. The worker has filed a premises liability lawsuit claiming there was not enough anti-slip material on the steps of the lift, which caused him to slip and injure himself. The lawsuit states that the creators of the scissor knew the lift was in inadequate condition and should have warned the operators. When someone is injured in an accident on someone else's property, the property owner may be liable for the injury ...

Summer is a time for enjoying the warm weather, having barbeques with family or friends, and spending time at the beach or pool. Unfortunately some products consumers use during these activities have been found to have unexpected risks, while others have been recalled. Consumers should be aware of the risks of the following potentially dangerous or defective products. Banzai Splash Pool Slide These inflatable slides meant for swimming pools may cause deadly injuries. Last month the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of 21,000 of the ...

The state of California requires that both parents provide financial support for their children. When required, the court decides the child support amount and which parent will pay. Both parents are required to fully disclose income and expenses so a support determination can be determined. The judge will use this information to determine a child support award and issue an order for support. Occasionally, modifications to existing orders may need to be made. Details of California Court of Appeals Ruling Although modifications are allowed, a California court of ...

The 2010 Toyota safety crisis revealed the full extent of the damage defective auto parts can do to the unsuspecting public. While automakers have generally been quicker to report vehicle safety problems in the two years that have elapsed since the massive Toyota recalls began, many in Washington feel that steeper civil penalties are needed to incentivize expedient disclosure of auto defects in an industry that contributes some $500 billion to the U.S. economy every year. $17 Million Max Fine Increased to $250 Million in Senate Bill Under current law, auto manufacturers ...

A Special Investigative Report by the National Transportation Safety Board calls for an increase in installation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), in order to help prevent rear-end collisions. The report addresses both commercial trucks and passenger vehicle manufacturers, and it advises that they install ITS technology in their vehicles. The investigation has determined that various forms of ITS may prevent rear-end collisions by alerting drivers to slowed or stopped traffic ahead. The study was catalyzed by the massive number of deaths on the nation's highways ...

In May 2010, University of Virginia lacrosse star Yeardley Love was beaten to death by her one-time boyfriend and Virginia lacrosse player George Huguely. Apparently jealous over Yeardley's relationship with another man, Huguely had sent her a threatening e-mail just one week before killing her in her own bedroom. Despite Huguely's threats, Yeardley would not have been eligible for a protective order against him based on Virginia law at the time. Broadly, a protective order is one issued by a judge that may prohibit someone from threatening, hurting or contacting another ...

Struggling with debt and falling behind on bills is very common during these tough economic times. Unfortunately, creditors have many tools to use against you if you do not make timely payments. First, they will likely report delinquencies to at least one credit bureau. This will likely have a negative impact on your credit score and make getting additional financial assistance even more difficult. Next, a creditor may seek a judgment and a court order to remove payments directly from your wages or bank accounts. This process is referred to as garnishment. Wage Garnishment Garnishment ...

Prompt action in the aftermath of a car accident or truck accident is important for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, personal injury victims often need compensation as soon as possible to help them avoid the financial distress caused by medical bills, lost income and other damages. Just as important, when disputes as to liability or the extent of medical harm arise, an injury victim wants to compile evidence in support of his or her case as soon as possible. Nonetheless, whether they were not immediately aware of a medical problem or did not fully understand ...

Some media outlets recently focused attention on a simple statistical relationship. Nevada, with one of the highest foreclosure rates in the country, also has the highest divorce rate of any state. One in every 313 Nevada housing units is in foreclosure, and 5.9 people per 1,000 got divorced in the most recent year for which statistics were available. The relationship between these two significant events makes plenty of common sense. The financial difficulties that come with dividing marital assets and taking on separate residences can put a serious strain on a family ...

The highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) of social media giant Facebook has raised serious questions about the information offered to investors prior to the initial securities offering. Investors have filed a class action suit against Facebook, Morgan Stanley and other underwriting banks. Two Congressional committees have also requested briefings to evaluate whether the underwriters, the professionals who help a company with the requirements of the IPO, misled retail investors about Facebook's revenue projections. The Securities Act and the Facebook IPO The ...

New Jersey is the corporate home of many chemical and pharmaceutical giants, including Dow Chemical, DuPont and Merck Pharmaceuticals. The Chemistry Council of New Jersey -- a chemical industry trade and labor group -- has dozens of member companies in the chemical, petroleum, fragrance, and pharmaceutical industries that contribute to the state economy. While the member companies of the CCNJ directly contribute tens of thousands of much-needed jobs to the New Jersey economy, employees who encounter potentially hazardous chemicals in their jobs could be at risk for occupational ...

Online video calling services and social media sites have greatly increased Americans' connectivity to family, friends and colleagues. While most find these services a convenient way to keep in touch, for non-custodial parents that live in a different state than their children, video calling and social media are essential tools for staying connected to their kids and maintaining strong parent-child relationships. This type of communication is known as virtual visitation, and awarding such visitation is an increasingly popular child custody stipulation. What Is Virtual ...

When a family must select a nursing home for an elderly or dependent loved one, they are often preoccupied with the details and might not pause to think of the institution's reputation for medication mistakes or other examples of negligent residential care. As important as financial considerations and other realities are, nursing home choices should also be based on several other important factors. A few common sense steps can help those who must select residential care for a parent or other loved one: - Ask staff about accommodations for special needs and coordination ...

A recent email came as quite a surprise to many Sprint users: It informed customers that their data plans, as of June 2012, would be capped at 5 gigabytes (GB). The unilateral change by Sprint appears to have affected users who have a mobile Hotspot or a Phone as Modem data package. It is unclear whether the company has similar plans to limit cellphone data plans to 5 GB. The unlimited data package used to set Sprint apart from its mobile carrier competitors such as Verizon and AT&T, which had stopped offering unlimited data plans for phones and tablets. It seems ...

Whether they are involved in estate planning or dealing with the recent death of a loved one, people often seek answers about the duties of executors under Florida law. In the most general sense, executors carry out the intent of a will. In Florida, the legal term for an executor is "personal representative." Chapter 733 of Florida Statutes designates the duties and powers of personal representatives. The range of legal responsibilities includes commencing the probate process, reviewing the extent of the assets of the deceased, collecting on debts that were ...

Pedestrians who like to both send and receive text messages while walking down New York City streets are bound to suffer more serious injuries than others when a wayward vehicle or cyclist veers into their paths. Yet even smart pedestrians who keep their eyes fixed on the sidewalks and streets in front of them still face many risks. Far too many events can suddenly unfold, distracting even the best drivers from driving defensively. The following material summarizes some of the key risks NYC pedestrians face from both negligent drivers and cyclists. Surprising ...

The National Trust has launched a GBP1.2 million fundraising appeal in a bid to secure the long-term future of the world famous White Cliffs of Dover in Kent. The appeal is the charity's biggest ever coastal fundraiser and will help ensure that public access to the White Cliffs can be improved for future generations to enjoy. It will also mean that this much-loved stretch of Kent coastline can be cared for in a way that will improve its habitat for local wildlife. If the appeal is successful, the most iconic stretch of the White Cliffs - the 1.35km (just under ...

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites N-Atlanta Perimeter Mall Hotel offers nearby lodging to guests visiting LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta. Located at Phipps Plaza, LEGOLAND in Atlanta is the world's biggest box of LEGO bricks. Attractions include: - LEGO 4D Cinema - LEGO Factory - Kingdom Quest and Merlin's Apprentice rides - LEGO Racers: Build & Test - LEGO Master Builder Academy - DUPLO Village - The LEGOLAND Shop LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta also offers Birthday Rooms, Cafe, and more. Tickets can be purchased through LEGOLAND Discovery Center ...

Europe's tallest building, 'The Shard' in London, which stands at 310 metres (1,016ft), will be officially inaugurated by HRH The Duke of York, KG, His Excellency Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar on Thursday 5th July, and members of the public can enjoy a spectacular laser and lightshow set to live music at 10.15pm. Those wanting to see the stunning light show, which features 12 lasers and 30 searchlights, linking The Shard to London landmarks including the London Eye and Tower Bridge are ...

MARK SYSTEMS, the residential construction industry's leading provider of single-data base ERP software, has once again been recognized as one of the Constructech 50 most influential construction technology providers. Receiving the designation for the fourth year in a row, this continues a string of awards for MARK SYSTEMS' industry leading ERP software that includes multiple "Top Product" and "Vision" awards dating back to 2008. "It's very rewarding to have our products and performance recognized outside of our custom base," said Mark Finelli, ...