Washington Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Stepparent Rights In Washington, divorcing parents can ask for custody of their children as long as they are "fit." When a spouse is not the biological parent, they historically have been required to file a petition for "nonparental custody" no matter how much they seem like an actual parent. A Washington Court of Appeals ruling, however, brings stepparents closer to achieving the same status of biological parents. Stepparents Can Be "De Facto" Parents The court decided that a former stepfather ...

The popular online art gallery, overstockArt.com, revealed today its annual Top 10 Oil Paintings rankings for 2011. Topping the list is Vincent van Gogh's masterpiece, "Starry Night." Other artists named on the 2011 list include Salvador Dali, Wassily Kandinsky, Gustav Klimt, Claude Monet and Pablo Picasso. Van Gogh had a spectacular year with his art taking the top three spots in overstockArt.com's annual list of the top best-selling oil paintings of the year. "Starry Night" is back to reign supreme as the most popular oil painting of 2011 after ...

With the NBA back in business, companies are now prioritizing their use of luxury suites and season tickets for corporate entertaining. As a value-added feature of its season ticket and hospitality suite packages, the Memphis Grizzlies will provide its corporate clients with SpotlightTMS , a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) application that enables companies to measure the business impact of their ticket and suite assets, Spotlight Ticket Management (http://www.SpotlightTMS.com) announced today. With SpotlightTMS, organizations can manage their entertainment asset investments ...

Custom software development company Amadeus Consulting's CEO Lisa Calkins joins The DaVinci Institute's Council of Luminaries. The Institute provides expert advice, targeted education and guidance to business success working to develop the critical skills necessary to make their client's projects viable. The Council members volunteer their time up to three hours per month serving as mentors to businesses looking to make their visions a reality. Each member represents an industry in business, providing specialized expertise. "It's a wonderful way to give back ...

Penny auction leader Beezid.com is wrapping up 2011 in style with their "Best of 2011" event beginning on December 28th and the days leading up to it will now be extra special, too. Effective immediately, Beezid is offering a taste of each and every one of their popular auction types throughout the course of every day as the year winds down. "The holiday season is upon us and we're giving gifts to our members all day, every day leading up to our biggest promotion to date." said Beezid CEO Max Bohbot. Every day, Beezid will be offering all of their ...

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chambersburg, an award-winning and top-rated hotel in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, recently put the finishing touches on a comprehensive renovation. The property-wide refresh enhanced all guest rooms and public spaces with a bright, modern look and additional features to improve the guest experience. Returning hotel guests will notice the upgrade the moment they step into the refinished lobby, which features all new furniture, carpet, tile, wallpaper, paint and lighting for a warm, contemporary welcome. The front desk was also redesigned ...

Clear Lake Infiniti is proud to offer a Popular Mechanics Top 10 Car of 2012, the 2012 Infiniti M Hybrid, at their Houston Texas area dealership. The all-new 2012 M Hybrid combines a groundbreaking 360 horsepower engine with an estimated fuel economy of 27/32 mpg city/highway, the first of its kind in the luxury performance class. The Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid system features an innovative one motor, two clutch parallel hybrid powertrain, giving the M Hybrid the capability of going from 0 to 60 in less than six seconds and the power to hit 62 mph in pure electric ...

Drivers can now enjoy the 100% electric 2012 Nissan LEAF at Legend Nissan on Long Island, NY. The LEAF offers fuel efficiency, interior comfort, and safety features. The 2012 Nissan LEAF is an all-electric car that can achieve up to 106 MPG in the city and up to 92 MPG on the highway. The 2012 LEAF runs on an 80-kilowatt electric motor and a 24kWh Lithium-Ion battery. With no tailpipe and zero emissions, the LEAF is a revolutionary vehicle running solely on electricity. The LEAF's exterior also contributes to its fuel economy with its aerodynamic LED headlights, underbody, ...

Seven year old Cape Coral Resident Chase Breneman has been named Event Ambassador for the inaugural Moving Towards a Cure 5K Run/Walk in Fort Myers, which will be held on Saturday, January 7th, 2012 at 9 am at Lakes Park in Fort Myers, FL. The funds raised will be used to support Brain Tumor research and provide medically needy travel assistance to qualified Brain Tumor patients. Chase is a Brain Tumor survivor; therefore his involvement with this event is a personal one. Chase was diagnosed with a subependymal giant cell astrocytoma (SEGA) tumor in the spring of 2010, ...

Matthew Hargreaves Chevrolet is pleased to announce that the 2012 Chevy Impala has joined their extensive inventory of Chevy models at their dealership in Detroit, MI. The 2012 Impala is offering fuel efficiency, comfort, and safety to drivers. The Chevy Impala has always been known for its fuel efficiency, and the 2012 Chevy Impala continues this reputation. The 2012 Impala achieves up to 18 MPG in the city and an impressive 30 MPG on the highway. Its new 3.6-liter V6 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission work together to produce smooth power that saves on gas. ...

The National Foundation for Autism Research has awarded the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) research and development department a Community Project Grant. The grant will be used for CARD's Creating Opportunities to Meet Peers and Advance Social Skills (COMPASS) study to teach social skills in a playgroup setting to children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). CARD's San Diego, California, treatment center will conduct several 12-week playgroups, starting in February, 2012. The COMPASS study, which is a randomized controlled trial, will include 24 children ...

iVolunteer NY is encouraging members of the public interested in helping the elderly and learning from Holocaust survivors and their stories to RSVP to the 2012 Annual iVolunteer Gala. Designed to support iVolunteer's NYC volunteer opportunities, the event will occur from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012 at Manhattan's Angel Orensanz Center; more information is available at http://www.iVolunteerNY.com/gala-event-2012. Although iVolunteer is based in New York City, the organization's gala is designed to raise money to fund the support and home visitation ...

A new social website for posting free online classified ads in local markets has popped up. Combining the best features of several of the web's most popular sites, SquawkBoard.com offers localized "neighborhood bulletin boards" throughout the USA. This new and exciting site allows users to easily post and respond to an extensive variety of other user ads and to share ads with friends on popular social networks like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Stumbleupon. Have a product or service to sell? Have an exciting announcement? Desire to meet someone new? Users ...

The 2012 winner of Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year award is the 2012 Ford F-150. Bay Ridge Ford is pleased to announce that the 2012 F-150 is available to their customers in Brooklyn, NY. The F-150 was recognized for its performance, capability, and design. Motor Trend commented that what stood out about the 2012 Ford F-150 was its performance with the EcoBoost engine. The Platinum edition of the 2012 Ford F-150 holds a twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine. The EcoBoost V6 engine has the performance of a V8 but the fuel efficiency of a V6. On the highway, ...

Over the past several years, Netsertive, a fast-growing online ad technology company, has helped hundreds of the nation's integrators increase online visibility and generate more sales. Security integrators can see Netsertive's award-winning, turnkey Internet marketing solution for themselves at the Electronic Security Integrators (ESI) Forum, Jan. 9 through Jan. 12, 2012, at the Omni Mandalay, Irving, Texas. The ESI Forum draws owners and senior executives from the electronic security industry's largest and most progressive integration companies. Netsertive specializes ...

South Hills Audi is pleased to announce that Audi Connect is available with Audi's MMI Navigation in-vehicle system. Pittsburgh consumers will enjoy all of the amazing features that Audi Connect offers to take Audi vehicles to the next level of pure luxury. Audi Connect makes navigating in an Audi a breeze with Google Earth imaging to provide detailed scenery. The high-resolution, three-dimensional imaging helps to show the land makeup and building arrangements around the vehicle. The system also allows users to view Google street view to see the true layout of area ...

Renowned legend Sarah Dash returns to the spotlight with her next highly anticipated project. The songstress debuts her first single "I'm Still Here" off the new album, The Seventh Child, on Tuesday, December 20th. Bringing Dash's 50-year career full circle, "I'm Still Here" serves as an inspirational anthem combining her spiritual roots with R&B and pop influences. Comprised of motivational songs with a contemporary flare, The Seventh Child, releasing in January 2012, showcases her multifaceted musical range. "My spirituality played ...

After seasons of preparation, Beef 'O' Brady's will claim home court advantage in San Antonio, TX on December 19, 2011. But this isn't your dad's Beef 'O' Brady's - or even your older brother's for that matter. The new restaurant was built with Beef 'O' Brady's refreshed prototype in mind dubbed "Beef's 2.0." The new San Antonio restaurant, located at 8910 Bandera Rd, features many new elements that can't be found at most Beef 'O' Brady's restaurants. Some of the changes include updated color schemes, a sports ticker displayed on a scrolling digital screen, ...

Twenty-four at-risk teens who live at Olive Crest Children's Ranch in Perris will have a merrier holiday, and some much needed gifts to help them start the new year right, donated by Pardee Homes, who for the fifth year has put together a package of gifts for Olive Crest Safe Families as part of their holiday giving program. "Giving back to the communities in which it builds is an enduring tradition at Pardee Homes, especially during the holidays," said Mike McGee, president and chief executive officer of Pardee Homes. "We are committed to continuing ...

Austin cosmetic dermatologist, Dr. David L. Sneed, announced today that the EndyMed PRO System, the newest advancement in skin tightening and wrinkle reduction, would now be available at his Austin medical spa. Well known for their wide variety of cutting edge anti aging treatments, Aesthetica MedSpa has been providing Austin residents with minimally invasive cosmetic treatments for years. "Our practice has always emphasized a minimally invasive approach to cosmetic treatments," said Dr. Sneed, "We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of noninvasive ...

A blackjack tournament is scheduled for Sunday and yoga practice begins Tuesday morning prior to a scenic trip to the beach. While this sounds like the event calendar for a five-star resort, these are just a few of the activities San Clemente's Megan Wood is planning for a thriving community of active senior citizens. Megan is the activities director for The Regency, a Laguna Woods-based senior living community offering both independent and assisted living options to a diverse community of residents. Her creative and enthusiastic approach to event planning has earned ...

ONEMarket Solutions, a new startup based out of LaGrange, GA, has launched a blog dedicated to LaGrange GA Shopping. It's primary purpose is to promote LaGrange, GA as a shopping destination. By providing this free service to local businesses, the ownership of ONEMarket Solutions hopes to support the community that has become the company's source for clientele. LaGrange GA Shops would be provided with a BlogStopNShop which would include photographs of the venue, special bargain highlights, tips for shopping at each location, and a chance to introduce management to the community. "Far ...

The Republik, a Durham-based advertising and marketing agency, and Rubberneck, its full-service PR division, have plenty to celebrate this holiday season: The agency has recently added several new pieces of business to its portfolio, including the YMCA and Giorgios Hospitality Group (GHG). The agency also hired two full-time associates to support its recent growth. Work for the YMCA debuted earlier this month, while work for GHG is scheduled to roll out in the first quarter of 2012. "We've always put our clients at the center of everything we do - we believe more ...

Sun Dental Labs - a full-service dental laboratory serving dentists and dental labs worldwide - has added a new all-ceramic crown line, SunCeram. SunCeram Brilliance Pressed Crowns are made of lithium disilicate and offer patients exceptional fit, form and function. SunCeram Radiance Pressed Crowns are constructed of a leucite-reinforced glass ceramic. These crowns require minimal or no tooth preparation. SunCeram Radiance can also be used for inlays and onlays. BENEFITS of SunCeram all-ceramic crowns: - Biocompatible - Outstanding marginal fit - Exceptional ...

Columbia Nutritional Service, Inc., a fast growing nutraceutical company in Vancouver, WA, selected ProcessPro Premier ERP software. Columbia Nutritional offers a full range of nutraceutical services including customized formulation, contract dietary supplement manufacturing and packaging, and analytical laboratory capabilities to domestic and foreign customers. Columbia Nutritional Service is an FDA registered facility, and complies with 21 CFR, NSF, and Kosher certification regulations and guidelines. "ProcessPro Premier ERP provides companies with the tools ...