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Free One-Click Anonymous Web Browser - New Release is Available Now
The silvertunnel.org Browser version 0.9 is now available for free download and use on the project web site (https://silvertunnel.org). This browser tries to be the most easy-to-use anonymous web browser: it is simple to start and it always safely browses through the Tor anonymity network. The silvertunnel.org Browser is an end user application.
It is not the intention to provide a feature-rich universal web browser like Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer.…
THE LEAGUE OF YOUNG VOTERS EDUCATION FUND GIVES YOU EXCLUSIVE ACCESS INSIDE PRES …
The League of Young Voters Education Fund and AllHipHop.com will speak with political figures and media to address the needs and interests of our young voters from inside the nation’s capital.
Washington, D.C. (January 20, 2011) – On January 25, 2011, the League of Young Voters Education Fund (LYVEF) and AllHipHop.com will host exclusive conversations with leading voices from music and politics in regards to President Barack Obama’s…
InvnTree's initiative to spread knowledge about patents.
InvnTree IP Services, in an endeavor to spread knowledge among technology companies about patents, has taken up a new initiative. The company has started a patent blog. The posts in the blog will be authored by experienced patent practitioners.
At the very beginning of this initiative, the quality of the articles has been recognized by PluggdIn, one of the most popular technology and start-up blogs. An article, titled "4 fold approach…
William R. Pilat of Kane Russell Coleman & Logan is Honored by the Texas Bar Fou …
Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC congratulates William R. Pilat on being elected to membership in the Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation, the largest charitably-funded bar foundation in the country. Fellows of the Foundation are selected for their outstanding professional achievements and their demonstrated commitment to the improvement of the justice system throughout the State of Texas. Election is a mark of distinction and recognition of Mr.…
DePuy Hip Lawsuits Move Forward This Week
DePuy Hip Lawsuits Move Forward This Week
The federal court overseeing the DePuy hip replacement lawsuits pending against DePuy Orthopaedics is holding a status conference this week. Numerous federal lawsuits seeking to hold DePuy Orthopaedics responsible for damages suffered by people who were implanted with defective DePuy hips were consolidated before the Honorable David A. Katz of the United States District Court of the Northern District of Ohio. According…
BRIAN ANDREW TULLY PRESENTS “ADVANCE CARE PLANNING: A DISCUSSION OF THE NEW MEDI …
Huntington, NY — Attorney Brian Andrew Tully, Esq. is offering a series of talks titled “Advance Care Planning: A Discussion of the New Medicare Benefit.” The goal of these talks is to empower families to not only complete the necessary legal documents but to encourage quality, voluntary conversations between senior citizens, their families — and now their doctors — during wellness visits.
Starting January 1, a new Medicare regulation introduced by…
President Ma calls for US arms sales to Taiwan
By Elaine Hou
ROC President Ma Ying-jeou urged the U.S. to continue selling Taiwan defensive weapons during a reception for members of Washington-based think tank American Enterprise Institute Jan. 17 in Taipei City.
Ma said he hoped the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Barack Obama and Chinese Communist Party General-Secretary Hu Jintao in the White House would not stymie Taiwan’s procurement of U.S. arms.
The president said he was concerned that…
Kane Russell Coleman & Logan's Presence in Houston Continues to Expand
Dallas/Houston, TX -- Dallas-based law firm, Kane Russell Coleman & Logan, continues to make great strides in expanding its reputation in the Houston area. Since the opening of its Houston office in April of 2006 with four attorneys, KRCL now has a full-service practice in Houston with 22 attorneys.
Prominent Houston trial lawyer Christopher Pappas, formerly with Godwin Pappas & Ronquillo, joined forces with KRCL in August of 2008, along…
AZA Partners in Houston Commercial Litigation Firm Earn Prestigious Legal Certif …
HOUSTON – The Houston complex commercial litigation law firm of Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Anaipakos is pleased to announce that three more firm partners have been Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
AZA’s Demetrios Anaipakos, Amir Alavi, and Todd W. Mensing are now among only 1.6 percent of Texas lawyers certified as civil trial law specialists. Nine attorneys were granted that high honor statewide…
Eton Institute to Donate 1 AUD per Click as Part of a Facebook Fundraising Campa …
Eton Institute, the largest language institute in the UAE, has launched a unique Facebook campaign to help raise money for the displaced victims of Australia’s flood disaster. The Institute will be donating 1 AUD for every new member who clicks ‘Like’ on its official Facebook page this month. The institute, an active member of the community, has spearheaded numerous charitable initiatives including scholarship programmes, free courses and non-profit events as…
SOROS TAKING AIM AT TEXAS NATIONALISM
Members of the Texas Nationalist Movement have spent much of the last year concentrating on “The Petition” – obtaining the signatures of Texans urging the state Legislature to put the matter of Texas independence to the voters in the form of a non-binding referendum. The idea was to present the completed petition to the Legislature when it convenes on Jan. 11, 2011, and let the people of Texas voice their…
PPP in Waste Conference, March 2011
The Environmental and Economic Challenges Ahead...
PPP in Waste Conference 2011
7th to 8th March 2011, Crowne Plaza - The City, London, United Kingdom.
www.smi-online.co.uk/2011pppinwaste.asp
"The importance of cost-effective, environmentally sustainable waste management has never been so great. With environmental and economic pressures bearing down on the market it is imperative that the public and private sectors seize the opportunities a budget conscious, ecologically-aware society presents. Landfill targets, EU directives and significantly reduced…
Gardere Partner Richard O. Faulk Elected to Prestigious American Law Institute
HOUSTON – Richard O. Faulk, chair of the Litigation Department at Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, has been elected to the American Law Institute, the leading independent organization in the United States producing scholarly work to clarify, modernize and otherwise improve the law.
Membership in the Institute is limited to 3,000 lawyers, judges and law professors, selected on the basis of professional achievement and demonstrated interest in improving the law. Prospective…
Vertex Systems Endorses SaveMedicaid.org's Plan to Help the Poor, Elderly and Di …
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, January 17, 2010 – Vertex Systems, Inc., the leading provider of case management, vocational payroll, and financial management software for social service agencies that help those with disabilities, announced their support for the SaveMedicaid.org website and petition campaign.
SaveMedicaid.org is a nonprofit site dedicated to demonstrating to the country’s leaders, governors, and representatives how important it is to maintain funding to America’s Medicaid program for all the people it…
A Harrogate law firm is offering its expertise to assist councils across the UK …
So successful is Ashworth Law that, since its launch just under two years ago, it has recouped just under £20 million for its clients by targeting both individuals and organisations in the UK and Europe.
A recent Freedom of Information request revealed that 20 local authorities were looking to write-off thousands of parking fines issued to cars and wagons registered to foreign drivers. Westminster City Council admitted that more than 45,000…
Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC Announces New Directors
DALLAS/HOUSTON, TX—Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC is pleased to announce that C. Jeffrey Novel and Joseph L. Mira have been elected new Directors of the Firm.
Jeff Novel graduated from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in 2002 and practices in the Firm’s litigation section. His experience includes complex business and commercial disputes, including insurance, contract, employment, professional negligence, products liability and other disputes involving business torts and…
Bringing E-Discovery Back In-House, Without Upfront Investment: NaTIFF™ E-Discov …
The NaTIFF™ E-Discovery Server is an in-house solution that provides a high level of data control to law firms, corporations and service providers without a high cost of implementation. All data is stored on servers provided by Global EDD Group and administered via secure point-to-point VPN connection with dedicated 24x7 support. Simply attach a data drive to the NaTIFF server and the Global EDD Group team will manage the e-discovery…
McKool Smith Names New Principals in Austin, Dallas and New York
McKool Smith is proud to announce the promotion of 11 attorneys to principals in the firm’s Austin, Dallas and New York offices.
In Austin, firm attorneys John Campbell, John Garvish, John Shumaker and Victoria Wicken have been named as principals. All four regularly represent clients in intellectual property litigation and commercial litigation.
McKool Smith’s new Dallas principals, all of whom also practice in intellectual property litigation and commercial litigation, are Jason Blackstone,…
The Holiday Season Is Over but the Divorce Season Has Begun – Three Tips for Tra …
It seems that just as the last of the holiday decorations are put away, the divorce papers filings begin.. It’s a phenomenon experienced by divorce professionals throughout the country. With this in mind, Jerry Cohen, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ shares three tips for navigating divorce so that those facing divorce can transition smoothly to the next phase of their life.
LOS ANGELES, CA – January 10, 2011 - According…
Equal Rights for the Classic Perspectives on Gender
In a research project funded by the Austrian Science Fund FWF, Silvia Stoller has risked a daringly fresh interpretation of the classic approaches to feminist gender research. The results have now been published in her book "Existenz – Differenz – Konstruktion. Phänomenologie der Geschlechtlichkeit bei Beauvoir, Irigaray und Butler", which will be presented on 11 January 2011. In her work, the author shows, for the first time, how views relating…
Lawyer Reviews Launches Free Legal Advice Service for the Public
The recently launched legal services website, www.lawyer-reviews.co.uk is now out of beta phase and open to the public. The Lawyer Reviews service aims to help consumers find the best lawyers to deal with their cases, to offer advice during the initial stages and also to support them throughout the process until the case is concluded.
The team at Lawyer Reviews have years of experience and provide friendly assistance with information on…
Florida Representative Darryl Rouson’s ‘Child Abduction Prevention Act’ Now Law …
On January 1st, 2011 Florida’s landmark ‘Child Abduction Prevention Act’ (CAPA) was enacted as law. The new legislation establishes an array of risk factors a judge may consider when deciding if there is a chance that one parent may remove a child of a relationship from the state or country or conceal the whereabouts of the child in violation of a parenting plan. Additionally, and critically, the CAPA provides a…
Futterman & Lanza, LLP Hosts Free Elder Law and Estate Planning Seminar on Janua …
SMITHTOWN, NY — The law firm of Futterman & Lanza, LLP presents a free two-hour seminar which addresses the topics of elder law and estate planning. “Medicaid Planning & Asset Protection” takes place January 19 at the law office, located at 222 East Main Street, Suite 314, in Smithtown. The morning seminar runs from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and the evening seminar is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The…
A Positive Mesothelioma Diagnosis Could Entitle You To Compensation From A Bankr …
January 6, 2010, Wellesley, MA – Mesothelioma, a rare and deadly cancer caused by asbestos exposure, affects thousands of people per year. Most people who suffer from mesothelioma have been exposed to asbestos on a regular basis, usually as a result of their work history. Mesothelioma victims may have handled asbestos directly or were frequently in an environment with a high concentration of asbestos fibers in the air.…
Head of Operational Requirements for Italian Army to Discuss VULCANO Precision M …
VULCANO, the latest in an expanding choice of precision ammunition systems being developed for international militaries, will be examined by Lieutenant Colonel Enrico Marinelli, Head of Operational Requirements for the Italian Army, during a session at the upcoming Future Artillery conference, taking place 23rd-25th March 2011 at the Olympia Conference Centre, London.
Oto Melara is the company overseeing the VULCANO programme in Italy. According to the company's website, the projectiles have…
Don’t Live in Pain Forever—Get Your Man Back Now!
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DATELINE (06/01/11) – This time of year can be rough, particularly for those that have gone through a breakup. You feel like the love that you lost will never be yours again and you’re not sure that you will ever move on. So when you hear from experts in the field that…
Shackelford, Melton & McKinley Adds Dallas Associate Michelle Snedden
DALLAS – The law firm of Shackelford, Melton & McKinley, LLP, is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Michelle Snedden as an associate in the firm’s Dallas office.
Ms. Snedden, who is licensed to practice law in England and the U.S., previously practiced as an assistant lawyer at Turner Parkinson Solicitors in Manchester, England. At Turner Parkinson, she assisted in the sale and purchase of businesses, drafting entertainment contracts,…
Sayles Werbner Continues Firm Support for Dallas Bar Association
DALLAS – The Dallas law firm of Sayles Werbner is continuing its tradition of support for worthwhile and influential organizations in the legal community as part of the upcoming Dallas Bar Association Inauguration set for Jan. 15, 2011. Click here to get tickets.
Noted Dallas attorney Barry Sorrels will be inaugurated as DBA President during the black-tie ceremony taking place at the Westin Galleria in Dallas. Mr. Sorrels, one of the…
Every Guy Can Get a Woman Using “ The Girlfriend Blueprint”!
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DATELINE (05/01/11) – It seems that nice guys always finish last and this is particularly true when it comes to landing a woman. Some men seem to be naturals while others struggle for years to just get a date. So what is it that makes some men masters of it and others struggle every time they get close to a woman? Though…
McCurley Orsinger Promotes Family Law Attorney Brad LaMorgese to Partner
DALLAS – The Family Law firm of McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, LLP, is proud to announce the promotion of Brad LaMorgese to Partner in the firm’s Dallas office.
“Brad is an excellent attorney who is as comfortable before a jury as he is in appellate court,” says firm name partner Mike McCurley. “Clients recognize his ability to effectively handle all types of Family Law matters, and they appreciate the…
BRIAN ANDREW TULLY JOINS ACADEMY OF SPECIAL NEEDS PLANNERS
Huntington, NY — Attorney Brian Andrew Tully, Esq. has announced that he has joined the Academy of Special Needs Planners.
Among the many challenges facing parents of special-needs children is planning for the time when the parents will no longer be around to act as the primary caregivers. The Academy of Special Needs Planners assists attorneys in providing the highest quality service and advice to individuals with special needs and…
The Lanier Law Firm Leads National Conference on Asbestos Litigation
HOUSTON – Trial attorney Richard Meadow, who leads the New York office of The Lanier Law Firm, is serving as Co-Chair of an upcoming national conference on asbestos litigation.
The law firm is one of the lead sponsors for “Trying an Asbestos Case – How to Get the ‘W’,” an informative program for the nation’s top asbestos attorneys taking place on Jan 25, 2011, at the Hub Cira Centre in Philadelphia.…
China restricts foreign property investments
According to a statement from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOC), China will tighten its restrictions on foreign real estate investment.
The MOC has asked local authorities to increase supervision on property investment involving foreigners and strengthen risk controls on the real estate sector.
The statement stipulates; foreign funded developers will not be allowed to make profits through buying and reselling real estate projects.
The MOC also stated that it would strictly monitor…
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ISRAEL AND THE PALESTINIAN NIGHTMARE
By Ze’ev Shemer
Published on December, 2010
iUniverse Publishing
January 1st 2011
Israel and the Palestinian nightmare is not only a reliable reference book; it is a captivating description and review of the Arab-Israeli conflict. It offers an honest account of where Israel went wrong, covers facts relating to the origins of the nation of Israel and the profound effect that history has had…
Battersea Power Station project approved by Boris Johnson
London mayor Boris Johnson has approved plans for the redevelopment of Battersea Power Station which will create 16,000 new homes.
Battersea Power Station, a grade two listed building, is located on the south bank of the river Thames, in Battersea South London.
Although decommissioned in 1983, the coal-fired power station has become one of the world’s best known landmarks due to its iconic four-chimney layout. It was featured in The Beatles 1965…
CEC Chair: ODIHR did not rebuke Belarus election until final report
MINSK, 27 December (BelTA) – It was the first time the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights voiced no discontent with Belarus election until their final report was released, said Chairperson of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Belarus Lidia Yermoshina in an interview with the ONT TV Channel on 26 December, BelTA has learnt.
“There were no critical remarks until the morning of 20 December,” Lidia Yermoshina said.…
Belarusian opposition ‘bet heavily on street protests’
MINSK, 23 December (BelTA) – During the presidential election the Belarusian opposition was focused on street protests from the start, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia to Belarus Alexander Surikov told media on 23 December.
The diplomat said that it was obvious who will win the election from the start and the opposition bet heavily on street protests. Instead of fighting for votes they aimed to resolve problems via protests in…
Add Estate Planning To Your List of Resolutions This Year, Urges Marietta Estate …
Marietta, Georgia- While many people focus on getting out of debt or getting organized for the New Year, estate planning is an equally important personal finance goal that should make every adult’s to-do list.
That’s because according to Marietta estate planning lawyer, Steve Worrall, far too many area residents are without plans to protect their family, wishes and assets should something unexpectedly happen to them. A recent Lawyers.com…
Getting down to business in Singapore
Keystone Law Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of Office-in-a-Box, its new product offering to assist foreign corporations and start-ups in setting up shop in Singapore. For a single base fee, Keystone will assist clients to set up their business entity, vet leases and prepare employee documentation. It will also provide guidance in key areas such as intellectual property and business licenses. Such a product has proven popular in…
Top Paralegal Training Center Launches New Courses
Golden, Colorado - Beginning January 10, 2011 the top schools listed below, will partner with The Center for Legal Studies to offer new continuing education courses for legal and engineering professionals. CLS is well known nationwide for paralegal training programs.
CLS partners with major colleges and universities nationwide to provide adult students with education and training they can use to move into new careers quickly and, most importantly - affordably.
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Statement from Brett Klein, Attorney for Shane Rhooms, Regarding the Brooklyn Di …
“First and foremost, there is no question that Shane Rhooms did not commit any crime. He is an innocent man who may have spent his life in prison but for an airtight alibi placing him in Manhattan when this crime occurred in Brooklyn. All charges against him have been dismissed and sealed. Any public statements from Commissioner Kelly or the NYPD to the contrary are further slandering this innocent young…
Personal Injury, Criminal Law, Consumer Rights, Wills & Estates Consultation Por …
Kevin Lucey Attorney at Law based in Portland, Oregon 97205, Offers free consultation for Wills & Estates, Personal Injury, Criminal Law and Consumer Rights.
Kevin Lucey has been an attorney and a sole practitioner since 1992. He specializes in personal injury, civil rights, contract disputes and criminal law litigation. He has helped his injured clients obtain settlements and awards through simple negotiations, arbitrations, mediations and trials. He has also secured acquittals…
The SFRV UG (limited) „Soziales & Familie, Recht & Verfassung, gemeinnützige Unt …
The SFRV UG (limited) „Soziales & Familie, Recht & Verfassung, gemeinnützige Unternehmergesellschaft" opens for business from Jan. 03, 2011, at Flughafenstr. 21, 12053 Berlin & Richardstr. 102, 12043 Berlin. The opening hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am to 4pm.
The SFRV UG (limited) „Soziales & Familie, Recht & Verfassung, gemeinnützige Unternehmergesellschaft“ provides social welfare consultations (ALG I and ALG II) for families and individuals, including the ones from…
DUI Attorney -- What To Do and At What Costs -- DUI Attorney Fees
Many of you are asking what to do if you get pulled over for dui [Drive Under the Influence]
Dui Attorney
There is only one answer for this: Call your DUI attorney. In this situation there are a lot of factors to take in consideration and many potential bad consequences like: going to jail for DUI, losing your driver licence maybe your job.If you get caught for driving under the…
Valensi Rose, PLC Adds Donald L. Saltzman to its Litigation Group
Los Angeles, CA, December 21, 2010- Valensi Rose, PLC, a leading Los Angeles law firm, recently announced the addition of Donald L. Saltzman as a partner in its litigation group. Mr. Saltzman has extensive experience in both jury and bench trials concentrating in the areas of business, real estate, and securities litigation. He also represents plaintiffs in medical malpractice and major injury cases on a contingency fee basis.
“I…
FSB FisherBroyles welcomes John Snyder, Union County District Attorney
Charlotte, North Carolina --- FSB FisherBroyles, a Limited Liability Partnership, is pleased to announce Union County District Attorney John Snyder will launch the North Carolina litigation group in January 2011.
John is a graduate of Wingate University and Regent University School of Law. He is a member of the Charlotte chapter of the Inns of Court, Charlotte Leadership Forum and prior to serving as the State’s youngest District Attorney he…
BRIAN ANDREW TULLY SAYS NEW TAX LAW LESSENS FINANCIAL BURDENS ON ESTATES
Huntington, NY — Attorney Brian Andrew Tully, Esq. says the tax bill that passed the House of Representatives and was recently signed into law by President Barack Obama will mean that estates will face a lower tax burden and be able to leave more of their assets to their beneficiaries.
On December 17, President Obama signed into law The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010,…
Fair competition for votes in Belarus
MINSK, 20 December (BelTA) – Conditions for fair competition for power and votes have been created in Belarus, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said at the press conference held on 20 December for Belarusian and foreign mass media.
“The process was so transparent that people were confused whether it was an election or a reality show. All the conditions for fighting for power honestly and winning hearts of voters have been…
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Merry Christmas
’Tis The Season To Celebrate The Annual Festive Tradition Of Refusing To Call Christmas “Christmas.”
68% of Americans say they prefer to be greeted with “Merry Christmas” and not “Happy Holidays” and yet each year the Anti-Christmas Brigade takes to the streets, and takes to the airwaves, to protest against Americans calling Christmas by its name.
Why is that?
Sometimes the best way to understand why people do what they do is to…
