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New Site Provides Advice On North Carolina Family Law

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:18:03 GMT

URL: http://www.northcarolinafamilylawnews.com
The Raleigh, North Carolina law firm Gailor Wallis & Hunt (GWH) recently launched the North Carolina Family Law web site, located at northcarolinafamilylawnews.com. The content is delivered in familiar blog style, with an RSS feed option, and is designed to educate people on matters of North Carolina family law. Presented by the family law attorneys at Gailor, Wallis & Hunt the news website offers help on topics including Divorce From Bed and Board, Absolute Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Child Custody & Child Support, and Paternity. Recent posts include Protecting Your Business In a Divorce, Autism and Custody Issues, and When Co-Parenting Doesn't Work. GWH attorneys are very knowledgeable about family law matters, such as general divorce issues. In addition, each lawyer has honed a special skill within the area of family law, i.e., family law appeals, complex business valuations, domestic violence, assault and battery, etc., as a result the goal to achieve a very high level of competence and focus is accomplished on every case matter. Carole Gailor, the founding partner of the firm, has been named a 2008 Super Lawyer and has an extensive resume that illustrates her vast knowledge of the law. Gailor became a board-certified family law specialist in 1989, and was admitted to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers...Click to read more.

Tags: Raleigh, North Carolina, Family Law, North Carolina Family Law

CemeterySpot.com Provides Online Memorial Resources and Community

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:59:55 GMT

URL: http://www.CemeterySpot.com

CemeterySpot.com has created an online memorial community for people who want a high quality way to remember their loved ones. CemeterySpot provides each of its online memorials with a unique web address within a full featured, content rich, online memorial community with features that replicate a real world memorial experience. CemeterySpot.com has many features not available on other memorial sites. These features include your choice of virtual grave monument, cremation urn or mausoleum in various styles, textures and colors; as well as, an audio or video eulogy and GPS location. Did the person want to have his/her final place of rest at the mountains or the beach? There is a choice of scenic locations, or, just upload your own. If you want to upload a personal photo of the actual grave site, urn or mausoleum, no problem, there is an option for that too. In addition, each CemeterySpot.com memorial includes a high quality user-friendly framework with About Me, photo Gallery, Tributes, Legacy and Guest Book pages. With its feedback system you can obtain assistance from other memorial “Spot” owners, and even obtain free hosting and additional free memorials. Visitors to a CemeterySpot memorial “Spot” can leave OnSite Memorial Gifts that reside on the memorial grave, urn or mausoleum site. They include flowers, various ribbons, an angel, teddy bear and rag doll. And, they are similar to what would often be left by well-wishers at a cemetery. “While developing CemeterySpot we investigated many different ways to approach the need for online memorials. A recurring response was that honoring a dearly departed loved one was a very sensitive and spiritual situation which deserved a high quality, full featured, premium experience. And so, we developed CemeterySpot to meet those needs.” said Hal Stevens, President...

Help Kids Write Short Stories With Short-Stories-Help-Children.com

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 20:47:22 GMT

Short-Stories-Help-Children.com provides a welcome twist to parenting and enables kids to publish stories and solicit comments. Originally launched in December of 2006, the site aims to cut through much of the tedium of learning from the parenting professionals.

Short-Stories-Help-Children.com is a light-hearted, refreshing look into parenting for those moms and dads struggling with their first gradeschoolers. It deals with raising kids in today's complex world of marketing hype, peer pressure and behavioural issues.

The site provides commentary about educational methods, literacy in its various forms, learning disorders, distractions that hurt productivity, discipline and violence in schools to name a few. The site also invites parents to share their experiences. Basic concepts are clarified by the analogy of writing short stories to show parents how to focus a child's attention and efforts...click to read more

Help Kids Write Short Stories With Short-Stories-Help-Children.com

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:46:28 GMT

URL: http://www.short-stories-help-children.com
Short-Stories-Help-Children.com provides a welcome twist to parenting and enables kids to publish stories and solicit comments. Originally launched in December of 2006, the site aims to cut through much of the tedium of learning from the parenting professionals.

tags: parenting, kids, education, short stories, writing, literacy

Share Candid Wedding Camera Photos Online With iTheeSnap.com

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:23:53 GMT

URL: http://www.iTheeSnap.com
Founded in 2007, iTheeSnap.com brings innovation and ease-of-use to the disposable wedding photography market, including online ordering of premium FujiFilm cameras, film development, negatives, prints, photo DVD, free shipping and online photo sharing. We’ve all been to a wedding reception, grabbed a disposable camera at our table, and captured a moment we know the bride and groom will appreciate. Perhaps it was a bouquet toss, a laugh, or the joyous reunion of family and friends who’ve come together to celebrate a marriage. But what happens to all those moments afterwards? They disappear into albums and shoeboxes, seen only by the newlyweds. In time, the wedding is defined by the formal poses snapped by a hired photographer – and all of those great candid moments are forgotten. It’s been like this ever since the advent of disposable wedding cameras. Even with the advent of social networking and web 2.0 interactivity, no one has come up with a simple and practical solution that allows wedding guests to revisit a wedding and view the moments they’ve photographed. Few newlyweds are up to the arduous task of scanning the negatives from their disposable cameras, let alone creating a way to share those digitized photos with their many guests. iTheeSnap.com, provider of complete wedding camera solutions, has the answer. iTheeSnap.com has been listening to customer requests and adding features that improve and simplify candid wedding photography. With the launch of web albums, iTheeSnap.com now automatically scans, uploads and creates a secure web album that allows full photo-sharing access for wedding attendees...click to read more

Tags: wedding, wedding camera, wedding photos, wedding photography, itheesnap.com

HiddenCameraSpecialists.com Offers Parents Peace of Mind with Nanny Cams

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:52:13 GMT

URL: http://www.HiddenCameraSpecialists.com
HiddenCameraSpecialists.com offers parents a means of validating their nanny’s behavior when left alone with their most prized possessions. Even after locating a high quality nanny service and ordering a full line of background checks, it can still be difficult to feel completely confident in the nanny you have selected. That's why purchasing a hidden camera to record the day’s events can prove to be the best method of obtaining the peace of mind that is so desired. HiddenCameraSpecialists.com offers a wide variety of nanny cams and hidden cameras to protect and secure your family and your valuables. Tiny pinhole cameras are inserted in various household or commercial type products and blend perfectly into their surroundings. These cameras are so well disguised that the naked eye will never detect or suspect that their actions are being observed and recorded. Most nanny cams are very similar in technical specifications so choose the object that the camera is placed in that best fits the environment in which it will be used. Be careful to pick a wired camera only if the object that was selected would utilize wires naturally. In addition, when reviewing the options remember that the wired and black and white cameras are usually less expensive than their wireless and color counterparts, but may not provide full camouflage or display the fine details. In addition to nanny cams...click to read more

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Youthroots.com Launches Unique Youth Group and Leadership Social Network

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 14:01:11 GMT

Lightworks New Media has launched Youthroots.com, a social networking website designed to help today's youth self-organize to serve their local or global community. The social network offers youth groups and their leaders an alternative to well-known sites like Myspace and Facebook, in that the emphasis is placed on the group to which the youth belongs, rather than the individual. Youthroots also adds increased security measures to protect privacy of its participants. Youthroots answers the requests of a growing share of youths around the world who wish for a location to organize activities, socialize, and be recongnized on the basis of their group identity. A female user shared, “My accomplishments in life have come as result of a team effort. I want a place to spend time online where my friends and I can impact others' lives through cooperative efforts and lift each other up along the way.” Youthroots.com members may perform searches through the network to coordinate with other groups that share common interests, faith-group affiliation, or geographic location. Family and friends may even be included within the groups' circle, at the discretion of the group leader. Youthroots.com addresses public concerns from both youths and parents about security for minors through supervision of an adult leader for each group. Only group leaders may create groups, control all aspects of membership, and can add helpful security features such as making details of the group invisible to public searches. Youthroots user Dane Kimball commented, “Myspace is fun, but my inbox is filled with spam and inappropriate invitations from strange women. Youthroots lets me ommunicate with who I want, without the extra...click to read more

URL: http://www.Youthroots.com
Tags: Lightworks New Media, Youthroots, Youthroots.com, social network, faith based social network, Myspace, Facebook

Pet Gifts Retailer Moochie & Co. Announces Online Pet Registry

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:00:31 GMT

URL: http://www.moochieregistry.com/

Moochie & Co. is expanding on the parenting concept to launch their Pet Registry. Users can register and create a list of pet gifts and accessories for their new pets online. Then their friends and family can sign up to choose gifts to buy for the new addition to the family. "Just as brides-to-be and expectant parents register for wedding and baby shower presents, new pet parents have a pet registry of their very own. The Moochie Registry helps new dog and cat owners gather the essentials for their new pet while bringing friends and family together for a special pet occasion," said Kristie Lewis, Merchandising Coordinator for Moochie & Co. The Moochie Registry, also located at www.moochieregistry.com, is free for pet owners. This is especially great for first time pet owners getting a new puppy or kitten or someone who adopts from dog shelters or pet rescue groups. Anyone using the online pet registry can make a catalog of pet gifts and accessories they want for their pets. The registry then becomes publicly available to friends, co-workers, community groups, and even dog and cat grandparents.

Tags: Moochie, pet products, pet accessories, pet gifts

PirateParenting.com Turns Moms and Dads into Parents of the Caribbean

Thu, 17 May 2007 19:36:21 GMT

URL: http://www.PirateParenting.com
Pirates of the Caribbean movies are a thrill-a-minute. But if you want to add some real excitement to your life, become a “Parent of the Caribbean,” and convert your minivan into a pirate schooner. The new Web site, www.PirateParenting.com, provides the details. PirateParenting.com is the companion site to the new book, CAP’N BILLY “THE BUTCHER” MACDOUGALL’S GUIDE TO PIRATE PARENTING: Why you should raise your kids as pirates and 101 tips on how to do it. Why convert your minivan? Many parents don’t live near the ocean. Cap’n Billy’s solution is to turn your minivan into a pirate schooner--a land-based pirate training vehicle. After your minivan is converted, your drive time can be spent wisely on naval training, and the commute to your son’s soccer game can become a 15-minute exercise in ship navigation or artillery practice.

PirateParenting.com also includes Cap’n Billy’s random pirate schooner name generator, which provides suitable names, such as The Filthy Chum Swiller, The Bloodthirsty Cream Puff and The Rude Clownfish.

eHarmony Launches Marriage.eHarmony.com - an Online Alternative to Marriage Counseling

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 21:42:55 GMT

There's no better authority on marriage than eHarmony. On an average day in America more than 90 eHarmony members marry as a result of begin matched on the site. Now, eHarmony's goal is to help married couples – regardless of how they found each other – to grow and strengthen their most important relationship. eHarmony Marriage is a personalized, interactive, online marriage counseling program (what eHarmony calls marriage wellness) designed to help couples make their marriages stronger and happier. Now, in just 20 minutes per week and in the privacy of their own home, couples can discover practical and positive ways to experience deeper joy and passion in their marriage. More »
URL: http://Marriage.eHarmony.com|Socialize This
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WeddingPhotographyDirectory.com – Created by Artists For Wedding Photographers

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 19:24:16 GMT

URL: http://www.WeddingPhotographyDirectory.com
Launched in September, the WPD site features the most extensive wedding photographer portfolio and bios representation on the web, accompanied by thoughtfully designed UI and navigation. The WPD's aim is to present quality wedding photographers with equally deserved portfolio and service presentation to the consumers regardless of their budget, experience, or industry status. The WPD web site is designed by a team of artists and programmers from Boston Intranets; the recipient of Forbes Best of Web Award, and Harvey Communication Measurement Award. more »

Tags: wedding, photography, directory, wedding photography, wedding photography directory, URLwire

Philips Lifeline Posts CareGivingBlog.com to Help Families With Eldercare Issues

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 15:09:47 GMT

URL: http://CareGivingBlog.com
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) has announced the launch of CareGivingBlog.com, an online resource to aid in the eldercare issues currently facing one in four American families. With 80 percent of all eldercare provided by family and friends, this online resource will provide useful information and a sense of community for those facing similar circumstances. more »

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Headline: Philips Lifeline Posts CAREGIVINGBLOG.COM to Help Families

New On Line Memorial Service Launched At RememberWell.net

Wed, 06 Sep 2006 15:43:30 GMT

New On Line Memorial Service Launched At RememberWell.net
September 6, 2006... RememberWell.net is a user-friendly, multi-denominational on-line memorial service that launched in July. With its comprehensive 8-page outline for creating a tribute to the departed, RememberWell.net allows the bereaved to elegantly commemorate a late loved one. In a bold and unusual tactic, RememberWell.net includes a "self-reflection" page that encourages the living to set up their own commemoration. Anyone may sign up for an account, fill out a questionnaire, and add information and items to their personal memorial profile, leaving space for family and friends to use in the future. The website's simple, functional, yet serene design -- mixing nature imagery and a range of religious symbols -- allows the living to alert family and friends of a death, offer details about funerals and celebrations, and store and share memories of the departed. RememberWell.net was developed by Heather Swain, a painter, photographer, and recent UC-Berkeley graduate. [more]

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First Personal Social History Site Launched at ThePeopleHistory.com

Thu, 03 Aug 2006 16:32:47 GMT

First Personal Social History Site Launched at ThePeopleHistory.com
http://www.ThePeopleHistory.com

ThePeopleHistory.com is dedicated to preserving the memories from the current and Baby Boomer generation for future generations. The world has changed a lot in 60 years and this site hopes to preserve memories from before the Internet revolution, which has provided the tools for better sharing of experiences during major events and life experiences. ( more )

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Site From Children's Hospital Boston Features PBS's Arthur, Helps Kids Prepare for Hospital

Wed, 02 Nov 2005 15:35:18 GMT

Site From Children's Hospital Boston Features PBS's Arthur, Helps Kids Prepare for Hospital

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http://www.childrenshospital.org/arthur/index.html

"Arthur's Guide to Children's Hospital Boston" was created to answer questions children may have about going to the hospital and to help prepare the entire family for the visit. Designed to look and read like a school report by Arthur and his friends, the guide describes hospital experiences in simple terms, and covers in detail three types of visits: doctor's visits, pre-operative visits, and hospital stays.

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Rare Columns Added to Erma Bombeck Online Museum

Tue, 22 Feb 2005 17:32:45 GMT

Rare Columns Added to Erma Bombeck Online Museum

Full Story: http://www.urlwire.com/news/021605a.html
Direct to Site: http://www.ErmaMuseum.org

Summary:
In 1946, at 19, Erma Fiste took a part-time clerical
job in the personnel office of Rike’s department store in
Dayton, Ohio. One of her tasks was writing for the
Arkay News, the store's monthly employee magazine, in
which Erma illuminated "the human side of just everyday
humdrums that make you laugh at yourself in spite of any
old situation." Fifteen of her columns from the Arkay News
are now part of the Erma Bombeck Online Museum. The
online museum was launched in February 2002. The museum
includes audio and video clips of Erma's family and friends,
such as Phil Donahue, Bil Keane, Mike Peters and Liz Carpenter.
The museum also contains rare photos, complete episodes of the
Maggie sitcom Erma wrote and executive produced, and video
clips of Erma on Good Morning America. More than 100,000 people
visit the online museum each year.

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Online Quiz: Are You the Parent of a Young Child?

Tue, 18 Jan 2005 19:10:01 GMT

Online Quiz: Are You the Parent of a Young Child?

Full Story: http://www.urlwire.com/news/011805.html
Direct to Site: http://www.TimBete.com

Summary:
Humorist and parenting expert Tim Bete has launched a self-evaluating Web quiz that determines if adults have young children. Bete, who is the former editor of Early Childhood News magazine, estimates 98 percent of parents forget they have children at one time or another. The quiz can be taken at http://www.TimBete.com

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Site Seeks to List Best Sledding Locations in U.S., Canada

Tue, 28 Dec 2004 13:59:10 GMT

Site Seeks to List Best Sledding Locations in U.S., Canada Sled Riding Locations Across North America consists of visitor submitted sled riding locations accross North America. The site is run by Steve King (webmaster of MissouriScenicRivers.com) King had performed a Google search for sled riding locations around his area in Missouri and didn't find anything, and thus an idea was born URLwire: http://www.urlwire.com/news/122504.html Direct URL: http://www.sledriding.com/