Miscellaneous

• 2007 Report Ranks Florida First in Bicyclists Killed

  Sandy Grinnell | May 05, 2009 3:15 PM | 0 CommentsOrlando, FL

  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Traffic Safety Facts for 2007, the 119 bicycle-related deaths was tops in the nation. You might say that makes sense because...

• North Carolina State High Court Upholds Ruling for Doctors at Executions

  Emily Mapp Brannon | May 04, 2009 3:01 PM | 0 CommentsGreenville, OBX & Rocky Mount, NC

  Recently, North Carolina's highest court has ruled that a medical licensing board overstepped its power with a policy to discipline doctors who participate in executions. This ruling on Friday...

• Interesting Questions Come Up After Michele Bachmann Donation

  Mike Bryant | May 04, 2009 12:15 PM | 2 CommentsSt. Cloud, MN

  This video is worth watching for all of those who are interested in following the ongoing tale of Michele Bachmann exploits. At the heart of the issue this time is campaign contributions she...

• This Week With George Will And His Ongoing Illogical Lawyers Attack

  Mike Bryant | May 04, 2009 9:51 AM | 5 CommentsSt. Cloud, MN

  I was watching This Week With George Stephanopoulos again this Sunday, and got to hear from the ever lovable George Will. It's really sad how illogical he has gotten. This week's topic was the first...

• ABA to Consider Resolution Curtailing the Arbitraiton Fairness Act

  Billy Cunningham | May 04, 2009 9:00 AM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  Paul Bland, a staff attorney with Public Justice in Washington, D.C. and a leading advocate for consumers is asking attorneys who are members of the American Bar Association to contact colleagues...

• I think I'm Disabled, Now What?

  Stuart McAtee | May 04, 2009 8:00 AM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL

  For many workers who have disabling conditions, beginning the application process can be overwhelming. Don't let fear prevent you from applying for Social Security benefits. Anything to do with the...

• What Is Tort Reform?

  Pete Mackey | May 02, 2009 11:12 PM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  Tort Reform is the process of changing the civil justice system to limit a claimant's remedies and/or damages. It is sought by those who perceive the civil justice system as negatively impacting...

• New Justice May Change Face of Supreme Court

  Bret Hanna | May 02, 2009 5:04 PM | 0 CommentsSalt Lake City, UT

  President Obama has gone on the record concerning the type of Justice he would like to replace Justice David Souter when he retires in June. The President will appoint someone who combines empathy...

• Safety Tips for Bicyclists- How to Avoid Accidents and Injuries

  Mark Williams | May 01, 2009 4:21 PM | 0 CommentsSalt Lake City, UT

  I would like to share with you a few safety tips that can help road cyclists avoid, as much as possible, those common traps that can lead to tragic injuries or even death. I have tried to...

• A Short History of the Great Swine Flu Epidemic

  Paul Kiesel | May 01, 2009 3:39 PM | 1 CommentLos Angeles, CA

  Below is an excerpt from Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything (2003), briefly describing the Great Swine Flu epidemic of 1918 (sometimes called the Great Spanish Flu epidemic). The...