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National Guard Soldier Killed in Rear-End Collision in Baltimore County

LogoBaltimore County Police informed reporters that a Dinora Aracely Flores, a 33-year-old Staff Sergeant of the Maryland National Guard, was the victim of the deadly crash that occurred on the morning of Tuesday, April 2nd in Reisterstown, Maryland, just outside of Camp Fretterd.

6th Sense Connection Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Its Oracle Cards

Anne-Marie McCormack is a Florida based Professional Psychic and Spiritual Empowerment Coach and the founder of 6th Sense Connection. The inspiring professional psychic has recently launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for her new project, which is a set of 52 intuitive oracle cards. The goal of this Kickstarter campaign is to raise a sum of $5,550 and Anne-Marie is welcoming generous support and backing.

Hit-and-Run Driver Kills OKC Bicyclist

LogoThe wreck occurred near the intersection of Classen and Northwest 16th Street. First responders rushed the critically-injured Mr. Epley to a nearby hospital, where he was subsequently declared dead. Investigators found the wreckage of his bicycle near the intersection of Classen and Northwest 6th Street. Police have few leads, other than a dark image captured on nearby surveillance video.

Washington State Bill Proposes Harsher Penalties for People Who "Patronize" Prostitutes

LogoIn the coming months, there may be some changes coming to Washington state law regarding the penalties for solicitation of prostitution. Under current state law, the punishment for prostitution; the illicit sale of sex, and for solicitation; the illicit buying of sex; are largely similar.

Semi-Truck Owner Faces Oklahoma Trial over Decision to Entrust Vehicle to Driver with Prior Accident History

LogoThis is commonly known as the legal doctrine of respondeat superior. However there are other ways in which an employer may also be liable. This depends on the particular facts and circumstances of a given accident. For example, on March 18, 2019, U.S. District Judge Robin J. Cauthron of the Western District of Oklahoma declined to dismiss a personal injury lawsuit against U.S. Xpress, Inc., based on allegations of "negligent entrustment." This refers to a situation where the owner of a car or truck allows someone else to operate the vehicle even if they know–or reasonably should have known–that other driver was "careless, reckless, and incompetent."

.Monster Is Alive

LogoThe new domain ending for scary good ideas, .Monster, has just been uncaged. The .Monster TLD was acquired by XYZ, now the operator of 12 domain extensions, including one of the most popular new domains in the world, .xyz. Starting now, .Monster will be made available worldwide through XYZ's 200+ retail partners.

National American Miss Houston Open Calls Are About to Begin

LogoThe National American Miss (NAM) pageant is unlike other "beauty pageants". Instead of focusing on a girl's exterior beauty, NAM honors each contestant's natural talent, poise, and inner beauty, while encouraging her to "unleash her full potential" - NAM's empowering motto.

Report: More Than $10 Billion in Child Support Is Going Uncollected

LogoAs noted in a recent report from CBS News, it's estimated that more than $10 billion in child support is currently going uncollected. The report draws its conclusions from data provided in a recent study from the United States Census Bureau.

Report: More Than $10 Billion in Child Support Is Going Uncollected

LogoAs noted in a recent report from CBS News, it's estimated that more than $10 billion in child support is currently going uncollected. The report draws its conclusions from data provided in a recent study from the United States Census Bureau.

Community Members Raise Worries About Dangerous Intersection After Three People Were Killed in a Fiery Wreck Northeast of Wichita

LogoThe tragic collision occurred when a commercial freightliner travelling northbound on Greenwich Road and a Ford Fusion going westbound on K-254 both entered the same intersection. Kansas State Route 254 and Greenwich Road are perpendicular, intersecting with each other at a right angle.

The WakWay Foundation Along with Don Wakamatsu Brought over 280,000 Lbs. of Free Fruits and Vegetables Into Food Desert Communities

LogoEvery Saturday during spring training, The WakWay Foundation, in partnership with the Giumarra Companies, and with the support of a grant from Albertsons/Safeway, brought a free community market to seven different locations including Luke Air Force Base, both Phoenix and Tucson AZ, with one final truck delivering to Dallas TX, for opening day for the Rangers. During this event, volunteers provided free fresh fruits and vegetables to local families.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB): Elder Financial Abuse Is Widespread

LogoAccording to the CFPB, the nation's largest private financial institutions state that they have received massive amounts of elder financial fraud. They report more than $6 billion in elder financial fraud between 2013 and 2017. Even more alarming, the agency cautions that the true extent of senior citizen financial abuse is almost undoubtedly far higher. Elder financial exploitation goes systemically underreported. The CFPB estimates that there were more than 3.5 million incidents of elder financial exploitation in 2017 alone.Elder financial abuse comes in a wide range of different forms.In some cases, this is a type of fraud committed by an overseas scammer. Someone using the internet, a phone call, or the postal service to carry out their illicit scheme. In other cases, elder financial fraud is committed by close friends or family members . An unscrupulous person using their position of trust to take advantage of a vulnerable senior citizen.The CFPB recommends that a person who has been the victim of elder financial fraud reach out to their local adult protective services agency or to a private legal professional. Depending on the specific nature of the incident, there may be options available to try to recover money or property lost in a fraud scheme.Notably, the best way to protect a vulnerable elderly person is by taking proactive measures.As explained by Renton, WA estate planning attorney Dan Kellogg, "Estate planning is about more than dividing and distributing assets. There are many cases in which older people are no longer able to effectively manage their own financial or legal affairs. Using estate planning tools such as giving a trustworthy family member power of attorney or setting up a trust to help manage and protect assets can dramatically reduce the risk of a vulnerable person becoming a victim of financial fraud or financial exploitation."The CFPB notes that many elder financial fraud victims lost tens of thousands of dollars. Often, the money was not lost all at once, but instead over multiple, ongoing fraudulent transactions. To help reduce the rate of elder financial exploitation; the CFPB has teamed up with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to create Money Smart for Older Adults. A program designed to raise awareness among senior citizens and caregivers; on how to prevent and respond to elder financial fraud.

Oklahoma Aims to Improve Seatbelt Laws for Children

LogoChildren between 8 and 14 years of age are not required to wear a seatbelt while sitting in the backseat of a vehicle.  Think this is normal? It's not. Oklahoma is currently the only state in the country that has such a gap in the law. The vast majority of states (40 in all) require all minors (those under 18) to wear a seatbelt at all times; regardless of which seat they occupy. A few hold-out states lower the age to 16 or 15."Seatbelts are extremely important, especially for small children," explains notable injury lawyer, Roger Dodd. "Kids depend on parents and other adults to make good decisions for them," he added, "so if lawmakers want to make a good decision, they'll require that kids be belted in." It seems that good news is on the horizon as Oklahoma lawmakers continue to grapple with how to mandate common-sense rules for child seatbelt use. The State Senate attempted a law recently, but it failed to pass. This week, HB 1936 was introduced, which would effectively require kids between 8 and 14 to be securely fastened in a seatbelt or harness.Over a thousand children in this same age range were killed or badly injured in just the last 5 years, and yet the Legislature still struggles to pass the needed reform.  Simply put, seatbelts save lives.

More Effective Diagnostics and Aging Population Fuels Increase in Spinal Fusion Surgery in Oklahoma

LogoIn Oklahoma nearly 20 percent of the population is over the age of 60 and roughly 40 percent of these suffer from chronic pain and limited mobility issues.

More Effective Diagnostics and Aging Population Fuels Increase in Spinal Fusion Surgery in Oklahoma

LogoIn Oklahoma nearly 20 percent of the population is over the age of 60 and roughly 40 percent of these suffer from chronic pain and limited mobility issues.

Free Pregnant Help from Adoption Miracles of Florida

Adoption Miracles, one of the top adoption agencies in central Florida, is offering free pregnant help near me. This service is available to any young women who are facing an unplanned pregnancy and are interested in giving the baby to a loving home. There are thousands of prospective parents in the state who wish to adopt a child. However, finding a birthmother is challenging and that's where agencies can help. They provide care and assistance to the birthmothers before and after the birth and handle the communication with the adoptive parents.

Lou Scalia's Awards Announces Donation to United Community Options of South Florida

For the 2nd year in a row, Lou Scalia's Awards is proud to be donating custom engraved bread plaques to the Ultimate Chefs' Dinner benefiting United Community Options (UCO) of South Florida. Formerly United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida, UCO has served more than 1,600 infants, children and adults with a wide range of needs and abilities. The custom engraved bread plaques are not only a unique addition to this incredible benefit, but shows just how dedicated Lou Scalia's Awards is to supporting local South Florida businesses and charities.

STAG Beard Products Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Open Its Second Mall Kiosk in Texas

STAG Beard Products, LLC has announced that it will soon be opening a second mall kiosk in Texas. The Texas-based company opened its first kiosk at Stonebriar Centre Mall in Frisco this year and has received an excellent response from customers. Therefore, it is now expanding its operations with a second kiosk that will be located at The Shops of Willow Bend in Plano, Texas.

C. S. Lewis Institute Invites Individuals to Begin a Year Dedicated to Prayer

LogoThe C.S. Lewis Institute provides numerous resources on prayer to assist anyone who wants to learn more about the spiritual discipline or practice it on a daily basis.

Prisoners Using E-Mail Messaging Systems

LogoTechnology has arrived in the prison systems! Now prisoners are able to utilize messaging systems via tablets, kiosks, etc creating a giant leap in the realm of communication with the outside world.

New Research on Funeral Planning Released: 60% Think They Should Plan, 16.5% Don't Like to Think About It

LogoResults from a consumer survey on funeral planning have been released today by Beyond the Dash, the online obituary provider.

New Facebook Fanpage Apps Launched That Provide Constant Source of Current News on Diabetes and Women's Health

Women's health issues like bacterial vaginosis, and varicose veins are not life threatening. But they are an annoyance just the same, and can reduce a woman's quality of life considerably. Diabetes on the other hand, is life threatening. And the latest, most current developments on the disease need to be available to those who have it.

NYKB Donates New Kitchen to Storefront Academy to Promote Health & Education

LogoHigh End NYC Kitchen Remodel for Low Income Students

California Appeals Court Reverses Order to Liquidate a Trust

LogoOn January 31st, 2019, California’s Sixth District Court of Appeals reversed a lower court’s decision that ordered the liquidation of a family trust.

National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect Awards Grants for Disruptive Research

LogoThe National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) is bringing a new approach to addressing the rising rates of child abuse and neglect in our country. EndCAN announced today its support of three disruptive research projects that focus on helping us better understand the public health, mental health and health impacts of child abuse and neglect.