A bump, blow, jolt or other injury to the head can cause traumatic brain injury, or TBI. Children get bumps and bruises from time to time and are therefore prone to suffer TBIs. At least one in 30 children will experience a TBI by the time they turn 16 years old, according to two new studies published in Pediatrics. Although kids often bounce back from minor injuries, parents should be extra cautious when a child suffers any kind of head injury. According to one of the new studies, about one-third of children who survive a TBI will have long-term problems. Brain Injury-Related ...

Going through a divorce can be one of the most stressful experiences of a person's life. Often the last thing a person facing the breakdown of a marriage wants to do is try to sort out finances. However, people going through divorceneed to adequately prepare for the divorce settlement negotiation so they can protect their interests and be secure in the long run. Gather Financial Documents Someone preparing for divorce settlement negotiation needs to know all of the assets and liabilities that the couple has to divide between them. To understand the extent of the couples' ...

For too long many people have used the Internet for the excessive release of personal information, not all of it flattering. Such controversial information may not reflect well on a husband or wife who is party to a divorce, especially when custody of a child is at issue. In particular, social-media websites like Facebook and Myspace or dating sites like eHarmony and Match.com may contain written or photographic proof of a spouse's questionable thoughts, opinions, behavior or traits potentially harmful when in a divorcewhere good character or judgment is of concern. ...

It is no secret that conflict about financial matters is one of the leading reasons for divorce. The financial health of a family affects its core functioning. Money-management style determines how basic needs will be met, how lavish the lifestyle will be and how much will be put aside for future needs. A spouse needs to be able to predict that his or her partner will follow through with the understanding they have together about earning, spending and saving. When financial behavior varies significantly from the family plan without communicating that choice, trust is ...

The recent settlement between the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and convicted sex offender Charles Small illustrates come of the problems Jessica's Law has created regarding diagnosis and appropriate incarceration of sex offenders. Charles Small is a sex offender who has been difficult to diagnose. His troubled past includes two arrests for indecent exposure, one incident of fondling a woman and a four-year conviction for molesting a nine-year-old girl, as well as marital problems and an addiction to alcohol. His varied past has complicated ...

The number of 16- and 17-year-old drivers who died on the road increased for the first six months of 2011, with an 11 percent rise from the same period in 2010. The Governors Highway Safety Association conducted the study, which proposed two main reasons for the increase: -The Great Recession lowered the number of teens who could afford to drive, and because of the improving economy that number is now increasing -Graduated driver licensing programs for teens, enacted in every state, initially drastically reduced teen driver fatalities -- which have subsequently leveled ...

Jurgen Van Heuval, co-founder of http://benefitsofmeditationx.com has recently published his new guide Mysteries and Mastery of Meditation. The guide lays out in a simple and easy to understand language not only the benefits of meditation but much more. The guide starts with a detailed chapter about what meditation is and what is involved. Most people know that meditation has been around for a long long time, however some still have a view that it is something only practiced by Tibetan Monks or that it involves sitting cross-legged in silence for prolonged periods of ...

Gary Rabine, Founder and CEO of the Rabine Group, will be inducted into the Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame at its 27th Anniversary Gala Celebration. Gary Rabine, is being recognized for his entrepreneurial achievements and making a lasting impact on Chicago's business landscape. The Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago will host the event at the Chicago Hilton. "As an entrepreneur, it is exciting to be part of a great team where change & innovation are the norm and World Class is the expectation." said ...

Uncle Robby's BBQ Smoking Woods offers a complete line of a dozen premium smoking woods, making them the perfect gift this father's day. Uncle Robby keeps coveted orchard woods in stock 12 months a year, a rare commodity. These woods are used by everyone from backyard smokers to restaurants to championship-winning professionals, including New Jersey's own Fat Angel BBQ. Help turn the dads in your life into grillmasters this father's day with the gift of Uncle Robby's woods. From apple, cherry and maple to persimmon, sassafrass, mesquite and more, Uncle Robby's ...

A glimpse at warmer temperatures has most home-owners chomping at the bit to get to work on spring cleaning, organization, and renovations. For many, their first stop will be this year's Edmonton Home and Garden Show. And for Linda Bodo, well-known eco-designer and home and garden decor expert, it's the perfect time for people to start integrating environmentally sustainable activities into their homes. The author of 2 environmentally conscious books will be using her time on the main stage to talk about a new approach to eco-living she calls "INdisposables." ...

For most companies, new year/first quarter marketing efforts take on a league of their own as marketing and sales managers gear up for marketing and business development campaigns with gusto, energy, and genuine excitement. Data Specialties Inc. (DSI) is no different. The Buena Park, Ca company, which designs and builds data centers for customers nation wide, has four major tradeshows they are attending in just the first quarter alone. "Because our clients come from such a cross section of industries and our services benefit a myriad of vertical markets, we are ...

ASD Inc., a global leader in high-performance analytical instrumentation and materials analysis solutions, announced today the release of the new LabSpec 4 line of laboratory instrumentation. The new LabSpec 4 line of near-infrared lab instruments is portable and precise. This advanced new line features an improved optical design, which provides a faster speed of analysis while yielding the best possible analytical results on a wide range of materials, including solids, powders and liquids. "The new improvements in the LabSpec 4 instruments support the most ...

On The Dot, a New Mexico limited liability company, has developed and will be releasing its debut game. Adventures of Marvin and Mel: Word Rescue, a catch and drop escapade for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, will be available in the App Store on March 16, 2012. This adventure is the introduction of Marvin and Mel Monkey, a duo on a quest to retrieve the lost words that have been stolen from their home at Paradise Zoo. In this highly addictive game, players assist Marvin and Mel on their adventure by maneuvering the monkeys to catch and retrieve the stolen letters from ...

hostGeneral, a web hosting service available online at http://www.HostGeneral.com, is promoting its Cloud server packages, which can be live within an hour of signup. The company offers four different Cloud hosting plans with various levels of storage and personalization. "The hostGeneral Cloud web hosting plan offers a lightning-fast setup, affordable pricing, and quick-response customer support teams based in the USA. All of this is on top of the traditional perks of Cloud servers, which share data and applications to users on desktops, laptops, tablets, and ...

Exactly two hundred years to the day after its incorporation, the Township of Bloomfield, N.J., will celebrate with its official Bicentennial Opening Ceremony at Bloomfield High School on Friday, March 23, beginning at 7 p.m. "General Joseph Bloomfield," the Revolutionary War hero for whom the town was named, will read the original charter as it was delivered on March 23, 1812. The Opening Ceremony is the first of dozens of bicentennial events planned in Bloomfield throughout the year, including a parade, concert series, discussions, historical tours and more. ...

The largest Home and Garden Show in Contra Costa County, the Contra Costa Home & Garden's 27th Annual Spring Show, features over 400 exhibits by local retailers, distributors and manufacturers, in one massive Sleep Train Pavilion located at 2000 Kirker Pass Rd, Concord, CA. The Sleep Train Pavilion, formerly known as the Concord Pavilion, is an outdoor concert venue located in the hills of Concord. From concerts to high school graduations, it hosts various events. With a seating capacity of 12,500, it is the largest home show venue in Contra Costa County. Mid April, ...

The fashion world will get its first look at the Li Cari AW2012 collection on March 21, 2012. This by invitation only event held at the Station Hollywood for the who's who in fashion will commence at 9:00pm with red carpet arrivals that leads to a chic cocktail party for buyers, editors, celebrities, and VIP guests. The designer has chosen to display her collection as a fashion installation along with a charity auction for Unlikely Heroes. International fashion designer Jazmin Whitley's The Europe Collection will bring a splash of Europe to USA. "The Europe" ...

SK&A, A Cegedim Company, a leading provider of healthcare information solutions and research, today announced the promotion of two executives to support corporate-growth initiatives. Albert Chang, formerly Senior Director, Operations, was promoted to Managing Director, SK&A. Mike Green, formerly Director, OneKey Operations, was promoted to Senior Director, OneKey Business Development. "Since his arrival at SK&A in November 2008, Mr. Chang has been instrumental in managing the SK&A operation, including the Research Center, customer support, fulfillment, ...

Pacific West Capital Group announced today that the company will host informational seminars on March 21 and 22 at Baily's Restaurant in Temecula, California. Pacific West Capital Group representatives will discuss investing in the Life Settlement market. The company has specialized in the sale of beneficiary interests in life settlements to individual investors for the past seven years. The life settlement market is the secondary market for life insurance. Life settlements are an alternative to traditional investments because returns are not tied to stock market fluctuations, ...

SciPreneur, an enrichment program that fuses science and entrepreneurship education for kids, is taking camp one step further this summer. Camp 4 a Cause, the brainchild of Melissa Rose and Sherri "Miss Science" Smith Dodgson, will add an element of social entrepreneurship to the mix by showing kids how to use their time and talents to help further a cause or better their community. "Gen Z kids are very aware of social woes and many have a heartfelt interest to make the world a better place to live," says Rose, co-owner of SciPreneur and president ...

Release Me Creations, in association with The Artisan Group, was recently selected to gift custom necklaces for celebrity and actress Tori Spelling in an exclusive collaborative gift bag prepared for Ms. Spelling and her family. Release Me Creations is a jewelry and accessories boutique based out of Fort Worth, TX. Designer and owner Maureen Kirchdoerfer uses rare, one of a kind gemstones, as well as other unconventional materials to create her beautifully unique jewelry pieces. Ms. Spelling and her daughters, Stella and Hattie, will be receiving custom Fire Agate gemstone ...

Levenger, a leading provider of Tools for Serious Readers , announced today that shoppers have an expanded repertoire of new products from which to choose including Levenger pens, notepads and leather bags. "Life is ever-changing and so is our wide selection of office essentials," said Michele Gerstein, V.P. of Direct Marketing. "We realize that our customers' wants and needs change over time, which is why Levenger is constantly making room for new additions. This month, we are excited to introduce an abundance of great offerings including Levenger pens, ...

Easter is a great time to hide Easter eggs. But think of the fun you could have if you added an Easter miniatures hunt, what we call an Easter "Think-ets Trinkets" Hunt! Think-a-lot Toys has just released another themed Think-ets game in its growing collection of games that stimulate imagination and creativity—the Think-ets Easter Collection. Along with the existing Think-ets Fairy Collection, Sports Collection and Beach Collection, the Easter Collection has fifteen adorable, tiny trinkets—this time with an Easter theme. The Easter "tiny treasures" include ...

Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP Partner Donald Simon has been honored with California Lawyer magazine's Attorney of the Year Award (CLAY Award) for 2012. Simon is one of only 56 attorneys statewide selected for the annual award program's 16th year. This year's recipients, an elite group of lawyers who have collectively "changed the law, substantially influenced public policy or the profession, or achieved a remarkable victory for a client or for the public," are featured in the March 2012 issue. Simon was recognized in the "Legislation" category ...

Stonefield Software Inc. is pleased to announce the immediate release of Stonefield Query for Sage Accpac ERP version 4.2. There are lots of new and improved features in version 4.2. Download a free trial version at : http://www.stonefieldquery.com What's New You can now edit formulas from Step 2 in the report wizards. When a formula is selected, click the Edit Formula button to edit it. Otherwise, that button appears as "New Formula", so clicking it creates a new formula. Formulas now appear in report wizards with "[Formula]" after the ...