Leader sues Facebook for patent infringement Columbus, Ohio(RushPRNews)11/23/08–Leader Technologies Incorporated of Columbus, Ohio, announced today that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Facebook, Inc. of Palo Alto, California. The complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware and alleges that Facebook infringes Leader’s U.S. Patent No. 7,139,761 […]
REAL ESTATE AGENTS: Downgraders, bargain hunters are main clients Not all companies see gloom ahead. Tessa Wong and Jessica Lim find that some are getting sunshine as consumers turn to lower-cost alternatives. THE real estate industry is keeping its head above water as a result of bargain hunters attracted to […]
Open Letter #43 on 9/11 to the Attorney General of the USA Michael B. Mukasey Posted in aa flight 77 baghdad crew Barbara Olsen belgrade crew camp bondsteel Michael B. Mukasey Obama smaller footprints on the ground susan mukasey theodore olsen us attorney general Yugoslavia Submitted by Stephen M. St. John on Mon, 2008-11-24 […]
Good: Your wife is pregnant. Bad: She’s having triplets. Ugly: You had a vasectomy five years ago. Good: Your wife is not talking to you. Bad: She wants a divorce. Ugly: She’s a lawyer. Good: Your son is finally maturing. Bad: He’s involved with […]
Singapore Shophouses in Katong to become hotel $12m project involves a row of nine pre-war Peranakan-style units By Joyce Teo, Property Correspondent This row of shophouses will be converted into the 67-room Santa Grand Hotel East Coast which, Mr Ng says, will be the Santa United group’s grandest […]
If you’re tired of hearing that you can’t have it all, here’s one interview you don’t want to miss. Meet Stephanie Himel-Nelson (a.k.a. Lawyer Mama), Lawyer, Mother of Two Young Boys, Blogger, and Professional Photographer, who has discovered that lawyers can do more than dream about having it all–they can act on those […]
A consortium led by mainland’s US$200 billion sovereign wealth fund China Investment Corp (CIC) is in talks to buy a 49% stake in American International Group (AIG)’s unit American Life Insurance (Alico) in a deal that could be worth up to US$10.6 billion, sources reported. According to sources familiar with the situation, the […]
Press Release: NZ Police Hosting Illicit Drugs Conference November 24, 2008 by Vienna Richards The New Zealand Police is hosting the 12th Annual National Chemical Diversion Congress (NCDC) in Wellington from 25-27th of November. The NCDC is the annual Australian congress on precursor and illicit drug manufacture and is […]
Even in the best of times, the law can make for a difficult career. These days, a combination of various economic conditions and lifestyle factors are prompting many women lawyers to make changes in their careers and to find better opportunities for themselves. This article, by Christy Burke, profiles five women lawyers […]
Welcome to Blawg Review #187. The Blawg Review is a “blog carnival,” which, for the uninitiated, is essentially a collection of links to recent blog posts organized around a common theme by the blogger hosting the carnival (which today, is yours truly). The Blawg Review focuses on posts from the world of legal blogging […]
by Jerremy Grey Arranging insurance plans at a young age is hard to contemplate especially because we are living longer lives, but that does not mean we will not require protection, especially that afforded by critical health insurance. Providing financial peace of mind for your family by taking out protection for a mere few […]
by Jerremy Grey No-one ever expects to become ill especially when they are young and healthy, but planning for the day when critical illness insurance might be required is not as strange as it sounds. This is a case of providing the essentials of living in today’s world for your loved ones in the […]
Investors wary of Wall St’s latest rebound Any Asian rally today likely to be short-lived with sentiment still fragile amid tensions By Goh Eng Yeow, Markets Correspondent Mr Geithner faces a massive task if he is named the next Treasury chief. — PHOTO: REUTERS THE manner […]
Foreclosures will continue because the values of homes will continue to go down for some time. By Daniel | November 20, 2008 Custom Search Real wages are not likely to increase in an […]
I cannot believe some readers’ ranting and hissing about Diana Bosetti, the parent whose actions against the Long Beach Unified School District’s (LBUSD) deceptive misuse of Title I funds at Los Cerritos School were the subject of the District Weekly’s story, “No Cinnamon Roll Left Behind.” These arrogant supporters of bad government are lame. […]
I entered a small classic car show here in Clermont, Florida. It was run by the local Fire Marshal by the name of Elias Gailey. The Fire Marshal is a movie fan from way back, having a small part in the film “Year of the Yahoo!”. A love of cars was fostered […]
At the Colorado Health Insurance Insider, we’ve often written about the “free market” in health care. And we’ve discussed the moral quandary created by the health insurance industry operating in a capitalistic fashion. Bob Laszewski from Health Care Policy and Marketplace Review has written an article about the dramatic failings in the health care […]
Twenty-four years after escaping, Kemer Yousef is going back to perform in Ethiopia, where the Oromo singer is a symbol of unity to the country’s dozens of ethnic groups Nov 20, 2008 04:30 AM john goddard staff reporter […]
Managing Your Debts Through Debt Consolidation By PaydayCashMan Constructive Ways To Consolidate Your Debt Part II In yesterdays article “Debt Consolidation | What Are Your Options?” We identified some criteria that would help you determine whether or not debt consoidation was something that you should pursue. We also listed a […]
Watching the Obamas on 60 minutes the other night, I was thrilled to hear Michelle Obama mention that one of her priorities in office will be military families. We’re in the process of transforming Blue Star Families for Obama into something permanent. I can’t give you details yet but I can say […]
President-Elect Barack Obama just nominated former Senate Democratic Leader Tom to be his Secretary of Health and Human Services. Much is being written about Daschle being a Washington insider, which he certainly is, but after leaving the Senate after his defeat in 2004, Daschle has commendably taken on the Beltway conventional wisdom on an […]
By Yael T. Abouhalkah, Kansas City Star Editorial Page columnist Barack Obama was supposed to bring change to the White House. Instead, he’s bringing back Bill Clinton’s leftovers. With his first appointments and rumored selections for top spots in his administration, Obama is dipping into the same talent pool that Clinton used […]
Cult members disappointed that Judgement Day failed to arrive New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo sounded a little like a politician running for office at a stop in Irondequoit Tuesday night.Lord Our Righteousness Church Members of the Lord Our Righteousness Church near Des Moines believed they would es… Health […]
As law firm layoffs become relatively commonplace news, it isn’t just attorneys in private practice who are nervously wondering where the ax might fall next. In-house lawyers are at risk of losing their jobs, too—and likely will have more trouble finding new corporate jobs, compared to their law firm colleagues.…
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An attorney general is suing a Redmond-based e-commerce service providing company, which had faltered on its promises of bringing up Web Traffic for a number of small businesses, driving many customers to file complaints. Attorney General Rob McKenna reportedly stated that, “When it comes to Internet search results, every small business wants to […]
Photo via Georgia Right to Life Planned Parenthood continues to lose taxpayer funding across the country, but the fight to eliminate funding for the massive pro-abortion organization continues. CUTS IN TEXAS The latest governmental agency to revoke Planned Parenthood funding is the city council in Corpus Christi, Texas. On Tuesday, members […]
Dave Foster has made his run for Attorney General official and Norm Leahy finds this little gem in the Times Dispatch article: Foster’s chief strategist is M. Boyd Marcus Jr., a veteran operative who this year was lead adviser to defeated U.S. Senate nominee Jim Gilmore, a former governor. Rumors abound as […]
Director Nathalie has a first job; she’s a classical harpist. And boy is she good. So one day I arrive to set and Nats wants to talk about what she should do with her insurance on her harp. It’s costing her almost $500 a year, and after listening to me prattle on […]
(Photo courtesy of the Nebraska Unicameral Information Office) Nebraska has an incredible State Capital, it’s a shame to see it used as the venue where the Nebraska Governor and Legislature are abandoning some of the state’s most needy kids. Regular readers know, I oppose all legalized child abandonment laws, so […]
You Don’t Need Flood Insurance For All Types Of ‘Floods’ Most people are not aware of the fact that your homeowner’s insurance will suffice in many situations that we would consider a ‘flood’. ¶ Posted 18 November 2008 † Aydan Corkern § Home ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: damage, flood, Home, […]
Submitted by: I See Stupid People For those of you who have already tossed your telly’s out with the trash due to the never ending silliness that is the Gosselin “Wedding Spectacular” commercial, then hold onto your cookies. I’m gonna get down and dirty with the Wedding Spectacle– I mean Wedding […]
Sleep Deprivation Contributes To Cancer Risk There are many contributing factors when it comes to developing breast cancer which is why it pays to be aware of the ones that we can prevent. This article looks at ways we can help protect ourselves against this disease and what researchers are finding out during […]
Digg3.com - Types of Marijuana and Cocaine Drug Detection Marijuana and Cocaine are among the popular drugs abused in U.S. According to survey conducted by National Drug Control, more than 40% of high school students abused marijuana and more than 1.5 million high school students abused cocaine at least once in […]
Odds and Ends Ridley Scott is set to direct a movie based on…Monopoly. Yes, the game with the little dog and the hat and the exorbitant rental prices. Scott says it’s going to be “Blade Runner”-esque, which I hope means we get to see Harrison Ford and Rutger Hauer fighting over who […]
In today?s age of beauty and fashion, men and women are seeking ways to eliminate the ugly varicose veins they tend to get with age, weight and heredity. While this might seem like an optional, cosmetic surgery, many people in their twenties and older frequently suffer from swollen and painful legs as a result of […]
hot-drivers.com - Psychological Counseling Boosts Breast Cancer Outcomes (HealthDay) HealthDay - MONDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) — Psychological counseling may improve the chances of survival for breast cancer patients, a new study says. Your Journey With Another’s Cancer : How Nutrition and Supplementation Can Help When someone […]
Individuals With Depression at Risk for Developing Type 2 Diabetes The type 2 diabetes drug, Avandia, continues to report declining sales as well as status on the market not only because of the introduction of new drugs, but also because of continued investigation into the drug’s side effects. ¶ Posted 18 […]
manual-devices.com - British Workers Ignorant to the Dangers of Asbestos Posted By : Robert Asbet A British Lung Foundation survey has revealed that most tradespeople are unaware of the health risks posed by asbestos. Tamiflu for the Treatment of Influenza About Tamiflu – It’s ManufacturerTamiflu (Oseltamivir) is an […]
best-in-web.com - Reuters - Drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes appear to increase the risk of certain common throat and stomach cancers, Dutch researchers reported on Monday. Read more.. HealthDay - MONDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) — The risk of breast cancer for a woman with a strong family history is […]
by Jim Hofman Probably the worst part about grinding your teeth in your sleep is that you’re totally unaware it’s happening. After all, you’re asleep! Unfortunately, the next morning can bring about a harsh reality, with jaw pain, headaches, and sensitive teeth. Worse yet, this condition, known in medical circles as bruxism, can […]