Ross-Simons Jewelers is pleased to announce the second annual Diamond Extravaganza sweepstakes! This year, the prize is better than ever: the winner will take home a wonderful pair of brilliant-cut diamond stud earrings totaling 2.00 carats. These studs feature high-quality diamond rounds set in polished 14kt white gold (item #466415) and are among the most popular pairs of earrings that Ross-Simons offers. Now through August 15th, online visitors can fill in a sweepstakes entry form on Ross-Simons.com for their chance to win these fabulous earrings. "When we're planning ...

Divorce and family law cases are often too expensive; fees can spiral out of control and attorneys have no incentive to settle a case quickly as they purposely inflate their bills to maximize their profits. At least that can be the general sentiment expressed by family law clients in Georgia. Family law attorney Regina I. Edwards thinks there is a much better way to offer services to her clients. Attorney Edwards, whose mid-size boutique family law practice has offices in Atlanta, Lawrenceville and Alpharetta, is the first Georgia family law firm to abandon the traditional ...

If you live or work in Chicago, chances are you have driven through an intersection armed with a red-light camera. With nearly 300 cameras currently in operation at 190 intersections around the city, some Chicago residents feel like they are under constant surveillance by Big Brother. The red light cameras have been unpopular among the driving public since they were first installed in 2003. The city asserts that the cameras have played an important role in reducing the number of automobile accidents at some of Chicago's busiest intersections. Many people are not convinced, ...

Aimed at improving the state's business climate, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed into law a comprehensive tort reform bill. Passed as part of a special legislative session aimed at the creation of jobs, the tort reform legislation, most notably, imposes a cap on punitive damages and amends state product liability law. Gov. Walker noted, "Improving Wisconsin's litigation climate is vital to reviving our economy. [This bill] sends a message directly to job creators that Wisconsin is open for business." Caps on Punitive Damages The legislation imposes a ...

When commercial truck drivers are careless or reckless, they put the lives of everyone else on the roads at risk. The relative size of tractor-trailers and traditional passenger vehicles means that collisions are likely to result in serious damage for the smaller vehicle, often resulting in severe injuries to its passengers. To prevent truck accidents and encourage safe driving practices, the federal government strictly regulates the driving habits of truckers. For example, drivers are only allowed to drive for a certain number of hours before they are required to take ...

The federal government is firmly committed to ensuring that each person pays the taxes he or she owes, but the IRS is not always in the best position to monitor individual compliance. Certainly, the IRS seeks to keep track of those who owe taxes, but the agency also relies on the assistance of individuals who are willing to report on those who fail to pay their taxes. The IRS offers strong incentives for whistleblowers to encourage those with knowledge of tax evasion to come forward. In exchange for providing specific and credible information that leads to the collection ...

A Missouri man recently pleaded guilty to federal charges after threatening a psychologist to influence the Social Security disability benefits process. The 32-year-old Kansas City resident had been charged with obstructing the federal proceedings before a federal agency and faces up to five years in federal prison and a quarter of a million dollar fine. Tyrone Holman left threatening voice messages for the psychologist, laying blame for Holman's 2006 murder of his twin brother, which he claimed was a result of a previous disability benefits denial. The two had never ...

On January 11, 2011, modifications to the federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) took effect. The Department of Justice (DOJ) issued the modifications "to provide guidance and assistance to jurisdictions in implementing the SORNA standards." The modifications are intended to address issues that some jurisdictions were having putting SORNA into effect. SORNA Part of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, SORNA is a "comprehensive set of minimum standards for sex offender registration and notification in the United States." SORNA ...

You are driving along at night minding your own business when suddenly you see the lights flashing behind you. That sinking feeling hits your stomach. You know that you have to pull over (and you will remember to use your turn signal when doing so), but then what? As criminal defense attorneys, we interact with Police Officers and State Troopers as part of our work defending people who are charged with DWI or DUI. A number of these officers have shared their experiences with us and provided the following tips for drivers who find themselves on the side of the road waiting ...

Now that tax time is approaching, we thought it a good idea to discuss some common tax issues associated with divorce and separation. As with every other aspect of divorce, a well-prepared decree and clear communication with your former spouse are the best ways to avoid misunderstandings that could cause you problems when dealing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Another way to avoid problems is to utilize the services of your tax professional before you make filing decisions that you could come to regret later. Capital Gains Tax and the Principal Residence Rule ...

Over the past few years, forensic advances have categorically changed the way major crimes, particularly sex crimes, are investigated and prosecuted in America. Modern forensic evidence has exonerated falsely accused defendants, increased credibility in the courtroom, and led to innumerable convictions that may not have otherwise been secured. New forensic breakthroughs are constantly on the horizon. One in particular could have major implications for those cases involving the intentional transmission of HIV, a crime that, until recently, faced severe evidentiary challenges. ...

Holiday Inn Express Simpsonville Hotel offers close lodging to guests attending Southeast Homeschool Convention. The conference will take place March 17-19, 2011 at Carolina First Center in nearby Greenville, SC. The home schooling convention will include hundreds of information-packed workshops, curriculum shopping, and many outstanding speakers. The events will provide homeschooling families with ideas, information, instruction, and encouragement. Participants can also enjoy: - Comedian Tim Hawkins, live - John Stonestreet, Dr. Jay Wile, Woody Robertson, and Monica ...

The Hampton Inn Atlanta-Southlake, a premier Morrow Hotel, is located near I-75 and Atlanta's Southlake Mall. The property is currently offering the More Free Nights Means More to Remember deal for their guests. This promotion, which must be booked online, allows members of the Hilton HHonors program to earn double, triple, or quadruple the points for their entire stay. Stay 2 nights and double your points. Stay 3 nights and triple your points. Stay 4 or more nights and quadruple your points. Members are able to earn free nights much quicker with this offer, which runs ...

The Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport Hotel (North, I-85) offers nearby lodging to travelers attending Atlanta Fair at Turner Field, home of the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta Fair is held March 4 - April 3, 2011. The Fair offers over 40 attractions including Street Fighter, Skywheel, Sea-Ray, Tilt Driver, Zero Gravity, Bumper Cars, Carousel, and a Coaster. Atlanta Fair promises "Good Old Fashioned Family Fun." Guests of all ages can enjoy fun, food, rides, and thrills. Admission is $1 - $8 per person with an additional cost for rides. All day ride passes are available. ...

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry SC Hotel offers convenient lodging guests attending the Spring Open House at Carter and Holmes Orchids. A leading attraction to visitors of Newberry, SC, Carter and Holmes Orchids has been a premier source of orchids for 65 years. Open House and Sales will take place March 10 - 12, 2011. Special programs include: - Workshop by Gene Crocker, 1:30pm March 10 - Repotting Workshop, 1:30pm March 11 - Workshop on Orchids in the Home, 1:30pm March 12 A top choice to stay among other Newberry South Carolina hotels, travelers are sure ...

The Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsboro Hotel announces a new package including 4 free tickets to the movie Rango, which opens March 4, 2011. Travelers who book and stay a weekend at this Hotel in Scottsboro Alabama will receive a family pack of four tickets to the new computer animated adventure starring Johnny Depp. The package includes admission for two adults and two children and is available now through March 6, 2011. The reservation must be booked online. After the completed stay guests will be emailed a Hollywood Movie Money certificate print at home rewards code between ...

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Perimeter Hotel (North), near Perimeter Mall, provides close accommodations to the guests attending Harlem Globetrotters on March 12, 2011. As part of their 2011 "4 Times the Fun" North American Tour, The Harlem Globetrotters will first take the court at 1:00pm at Phillips Arena in downtown Atlanta. Later that evening they will appear at 7:30pm in Duluth, GA's Arena at Gwinnett Center. The Harlem Globetrotters are an exhibition basketball team that has played more than 25,000 exhibition games around the world. Known as Magicians ...

The Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport Hotel (North) I-85 provides nearby lodging to travelers visiting the Atlanta Botanical Garden in midtown Atlanta for Orchid Daze. The annual Orchid Daze exhibition will take place from February 5 through April 10, 2011. Presented in the Fuqua Orchid Center, home to the largest collection of species orchids in the United States, Orchid Daze features thousands of orchids that are in full bloom. The orchids are highlighted with unique water features such as water walls. Events and special programs taking place with Orchid Daze include: - ...

Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel North, located near Perimeter Mall, offers convenient lodging to travelers in town who are planning to attend the hit show Stomp. Performances will take place from March 2 through 6, 2011 at the Fox Theatre in midtown Atlanta. Stomp is a non-traditional dance troop that uses body and ordinary objects to create unique theater performance that includes a mixture of percussion, movement, and visual comedy. The first production of Stomp took place at London's Bloombury Theatre in 1991. Since that time the show has toured in cities around ...

PokerListings.com, the world's largest online poker guide, is teaming up with CardRunners, the world's leading online poker training site, to bring amateur poker players an exclusive, free, user-driven 10-part poker strategy series. How did it come to be and how will it work? Late last year, PokerListings.com put out a virtual suggestion box via the PokerListings blog, Facebook and Twitter and then handpicked the 10 most interesting user-suggested strategy topics. The topic list was then passed on to CardRunners, who handpicked 10 coaches from its elite roster ...

Houston-based Rewards Energy Corporation today announced the launch of its electric rates "Browse and Switch" portal, EnergyPriceQuote.com, a free consumer service designed to help Texas residents and businesses cut through the clutter of electricity companies' advertisements and objectively compare electric plan rates and features side by side. Rewards Energy is an independent comparison shopping and energy marketing company whose mission is to offer electricity users in competitive markets unbiased information and the power to choose their electric service from among ...

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Insurance is a cost-effective way to help protect valuables, but State Farm agent Linda Allen has another idea that might help as well: Labels. "As we carry more electronic gadgets in our daily lives--cell phones, laptop computers, tablets--the risk of loss or theft is greater than ever," said Allen, who has an insurance agency in Saginaw, Texas. "Experts recommend that you label your valuables so they can be returned to you in case they're found by authorities or a helpful person." Labels with name and contact information can help verify the owner, saving time, replacement ...

Swinglifestyle is the largest swingers dating community and has been going strong for over ten years. SLS is giving back to the State of Washington residents by giving the swinging crowd a free 1-year membership. Washington swingers are advised to take advantage of this limited time offer to gain full access to the site. The offering is a $69 value but must be 18 and older to qualify. The account will enable unlimited emails, contact, picture viewing and many other perks associated with the 1-year membership. In order to claim a free membership, simply log in to a current ...

Job opportunities across the country rose even more sharply in February than January, up 18 Index points month on month according to the report from Britain's largest recruitment website, www.reed.co.uk. Employer demand continued its steep rise to give a Reed Job Index reading of 131, the highest since the Index began. Employer demand has risen 27 points - 26 per cent - year on year. The demand for new jobs in the private sector is responsible for this increase, with new public sector jobs on offer only just above half the level they were when the Index began in December ...