Visible Intoxication Under the Michigan Dramshop Act Whether an after-work happy hour, televised sporting event or an all-night celebration, many different events draw patrons to their local bars. While these times can be occasions for fun and socializing, bars and driving are not necessarily a safe cocktail. According to the Michigan Annual Drunk Driving Audit, there were 6,271 people injured and 351 people killed in crashes involving alcohol or drugs in 2009. Dramshop laws were created to deter bars from over-serving customers. If a patron is over-served and is ...

Like their own magical Shangra-La, Hotel and B&B Owners and Managers now have a way to stay anywhere in the world, anytime they want--for free. Sound too good to be true? Well, almost free, anyway. Kamal Bouskri, Owner of the luxury boutique Hotel Riad Kniza in Marrakesh, and founder of the International Hoteliers Club, has helped to create a haven--driven by online worldwide accessibility and featuring the Hotel Owner or Manager's own personal Shangra La---just for the harried hotel exec. Want to go to Hong Kong? Marrakesh? Rio de Janeiro? Buffalo? Buffalo? ...

InnoCodec(www.innocodec.com), the codec division of Innodep Inc., and one of the leading codec manufacturer specializing on H.264(H264, AVC, or MPEG-4 part10) software based encoding and decoding technology for SD, HD and full HD resolutions, today announced the release of Open264-VR codec. This new Open264-VR enables higher channel loading per CPU by optimizing memory bandwidth and can encode and decode multiple analog video data simultaneously. By optimizing memory bandwidth usage for higher performance, Open264-VR can simultaneously encode and decode up to 16 channels ...

Receiving a brand-new Apple iPad would put a smile on anyone's face. On Oct. 6, Dr. Christian Hahn of Ideal Dentistry in Prospect, Kentucky wants to do just that and make sure that smile is perfect. Ideal Dentistry's annual Invisalign Day is scheduled for Oct. 6 from 3-7 pm. If you're interested in choosing Invisalign clear braces to straighten your teeth, don't miss this event. You'll get all the information you need to make a decision, and if you decide that Invisalign is for you, Dr. Hahn is offering several incentives. "I expect that the free iPads will go fast," ...

Michaels Stores, Inc., North America's largest arts and crafts specialty retailer, announces the acquisition of the online scrapbooking application created by Chicago-based technology company ScrapHD, LLC, featuring an unprecedented level of customization using content from top scrapbooking vendors. The application allows customers to work online to create digital scrapbooks that they can print at home or have bound into a professional, coffee table style book and sent to their homes or nearest Michaels store. Digital scrapbookers can also use their photos and layouts ...

The staff at Medical Accounts Systems and the attorneys at Jorge M. Abril, P.A. are pleased to announce the launch of Healthcare Provider Payment, a blog dedicated to helping healthcare professionals and other interested parties stay abreast of relevant news and emerging trends in healthcare reimbursement, from insurance litigation news and Managed Care contracting issues, to health law and policy in general. The blog is a collaborative effort of these two organizations, each of which have seen firsthand the changing landscape of healthcare provider-payor relations over ...

In September of 2010, Quickship Inc. launched Quickship.com, their new Internet retail store, which will sell consumer and business electronics in a range of different categories, from manufacturers like Samsung, Brother, Canon, HP, and Nikon. Their initial roll-out of products includes printers, ink, toner, digital cameras and scanners. They intend to continue expanding their product offerings throughout the coming year. Continued additions to Quickship's site should solidify quickship.com as a serious contender to capture a large market share in the massive e-commerce ...

Pelican Brands is pleased to announce it has entered into an exclusive purchase agreement to acquire the Napa Smith Brewery & Winery. The purchase includes seven acres of land and 50,000 sq.ft. of production, warehousing and office space. Earlier this year, Napa Smith appointed Pelican Brands as its exclusive sales representatives in the United States. J. Smoke Wallin, Chairman & CEO of Pelican Brands, said, "The craft beer business is the fastest growing category of beverages in America. Much of the new demand is being met by small local brewers. It is our belief that ...

A new material could help surgeons more accurately locate breast cancers, reduce the need for second surgeries and minimize pre-surgical discomfort for patients. Microscopic gas-filled spheres of silica, a porous glass, can mark the location of early-stage tumors to show their position using ultrasound imaging in the operating room. A team of chemists, radiologists and surgeons at the University of California, San Diego, created the new material, which they describe in a forthcoming issue of the journal MedChemComm. The X-rays used to make mammograms reveal calcium ...

In honor of the back to school season, Children's Physicians Medical Group ( http://www.cpmgsandiego.com ) (CPMG) is hosting an essay contest for any person under the age of 18. The topic of the essay is "My Favorite School Subject". Contestants should explain their favorite subject in school and why it is their favorite. The most creative entry, as determined by a panel of CPMG affiliated judges, will be selected as the winner of a brand new Nintendo Wii game console. The writers of the top three essays will receive a brand new backpack stuffed with various back to school ...

Valley First Watch restaurant locations will host Free Omelet Day Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in an effort to help raise money and awareness of homelessness and hunger issues in Phoenix ( http://www.stvincentdepaul.net ) and throughout Arizona. The annual event, which is in its 22nd year, will benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Phoenix which provides assistance to the homeless and hungry in central and northern Arizona. Diners of Free Omelets Day are encouraged to give a donation to support St. Vincent de Paul. First Watch ( http://www.firstwatch.com ...

A new fad is sweeping the nation. Taste tripping parties using miracle fruit. The recession has taken a big bite out of everyone's entertainment budget. Those who are unwilling to succumb to the boredom of staying home have discovered miracle fruit and it's power to make any ordinary gathering a total sensation. Having your "taste-buds tricked" or "tasting under the influence" are just a couple of the comments heard from attendees at a taste tripping party held in Vancouver, B.C. Taste tripping parties consist of simply inviting guests over, providing an array of bitter ...

As millions of Americans battle unemployment, a new book by Dr. Daryl Green and William Bailey, MBA, offers practical advice to help college students land a job when they graduate. Entitled Job Strategies for the 21st Century: How to Assist TodayâEUR s College Students during Economic Turbulence, the book provides practical solutions to the challenges todayâEUR s college students face as they struggle to find employment in an unstable economy. In Job Strategies for the 21st Century, the authors share a number of compelling observations. They say rising unemployment, ...

The West Coast SMILE(TM) Conference to be held January 10-12, 2011 The second social media conference for law enforcement professionals will take place January 10-12, 2011, at the RAND Center in Santa Monica, California. Building on the success of the first Social Media the Internet and Law Enforcement conference (The SMILE Conference) LAwS Communications will be the event producer. Law enforcement professionals will be equipped with all the technical hands-on skills and the practical knowledge to enter the social media world with confidence, or to polish up their own ...

Bet you thought you'd never hear from us again... well, we're back and stronger than ever. Sure, we hit a slight bump in the road during our disappearance (meaning a move to the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont and realizing that not every part of this amazing country has internet service) but we've pulled ourselves out of the darkness of these technological mishaps to once again bring you some of the best and most innovative writing out there in the world today. If you have submitted material during our absence, we will be contacting you within the next few weeks. ...

Can women really dress men? Female designer Juhea Kim answers the question by creating a contemporary line LIBER New York that has been creating a lot of buzz within the fashion industry. Devoted to alternative ideas and culture, she designs unique and fashion forward apparel for the fashion conscience male. The LIBER New York collection consists of versatile jackets, cropped trousers, and modern cotton jersey tees that offer an "out of the box" option in male apparel. "We bring unpretentious and unironic avant-garde fashion made in America, for American men." shares ...

While the elderly population of the U.S. has seen unprecedented growth, the traditional resources that keep seniors connected to their families and communities such as reliable transportation and support services are less available. Recognizing that need - which will only increase in the future - Deaconess Associations Foundation has launched the FullLife website at http://www.LiveFull.org. The site provides information and access to services, products and agencies for seniors, caregivers and those who support them. FullLife's goal is to help seniors thrive and remain ...

Internet broadcasting company Big Media USA announced the addition of the Michael M. Kane & Associates of Atlanta, Georgia Internet radio program to its Center for Due Diligence Station lineup. The station's program Atlanta Georgia, Local Business Leaders Show is hosted by the firm's Founder and President Michael M. Kane who is recognized as "One of the Most Successful Retirement Plan Consultants" by Plan Sponsor and Plan Adviser Magazines. Mr. Kane's firm was a Finalist for the 2010 National Retirement Plan Adviser Team of the Year. "Internet broadcasting is a low ...

Pop a cork for a worthy cause at the sixth annual Triangle Uncorked on September 25th from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Koka Booth Amphitheater at Regency Park in Cary. The Triangle's premier casual wine tasting benefits the Frankie Lemmon Foundation and the Rotary Club of North Raleigh children's charities. Sample hundreds of the newest wines from around the world and order your favorites at a 10 percent discount per bottle or 15% per case. Bring a chair and a picnic basket and relax in the beautiful green setting while listening to the live music of The Will McBride Group. ...

Astonish Results proudly announces the launch of Agency Acquisitions, a new division of the company that works with agency owners interested in merging or selling their business. Selling an insurance agency can be a complicated process since there are valuations involved, bids to sift through, tax concerns and other activities that can be a drain on resources, potentially de-valuing the worth of an agency. Working with an acquisition services provider eases the burden of these processes. Agency Acquisitions also provides opinion of value analysis and reporting for ...

Dibbs International announced the release of its new event listing and notification application. Dibbs is a revolutionary FREE event notification platform, which offers the most complete, and comprehensive event listings available, delivered straight to your iPhone or Android mobile phone and all other Internet enabled devices. "With a single tap of a button, your phone instantly connects you to all the events you want to know about that are going on around you. From concerts and sporting events, to theater and wine tastings and everything in between." commented Scott ...

Take a seat in a modern flight simulator, and its easy to lose yourself in the illusion that you are flying a real aircraft. This is true for commercial simulators, as well as military flight simulators. The leaders in this industry are masters at recreating very complex part with the appropriate level of fidelity to ensure the proper training experience without incurring the unnecessary costs of using actual flight hardware. Traditionally, these types of parts were reverse engineered by hand, or using tools like cardboard templates, tape measures and plumb bobs. Once ...

Although every female entrepreneur probably has taken some time to map out what the future of her company looks like, many have not necessarily considered all the benefits of creating a written, step-by-step plan for exactly how they'd like to see their business grow. However, when a business owner knows the route to her destination, it's much easier to get there. Why Plan? The Top 5 Reasons Female Entrepreneurs Must Plan is the latest article by entrepreneurial expert Michele DeKinder-Smith. The article reveals the five most important reasons a female entrepreneur ...

The physicians and staff members of Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association, PC (MOGA) have announced the addition of Dr. Aimee Robinson to their medical staff. According to Dr. George Wortham, President of MOGA: "We are truly honored to have located such a charming and knowledgeable young physician to be included in our practice. Dr. Robinson has performed extremely well in her training through the University of Tennessee, and we are sure that our patients will enjoy her company and feel confident in her care." Dr. Robinson is a graduate of Centenary College ...

Digital agency Cuker Interactive and triathlon wetsuit leader Xterra Wetsuits were recently awarded the prestigious 2010 Best Sports Website WebAward for XterraWetsuit.com. Now in its 14th year, the WebAward Competition (http://www.webaward.org/winner.asp?eid=15785) from the Web Marketing Association is the premier award recognition program for Web developers and marketers worldwide. The Xterra Wetsuits site is a full-frame eCommerce platform showcasing the company's world-renowned triathlon wetsuits. The site features advanced Flash animation, detailed technical illustrations, ...