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To All Graduating Students: Know the Consequences of a Criminal Record: Admissions & Financial Aid

Students who are newly graduated from schools and universities in New Hampshire and who are intent on continuing their studies in graduate schools can face additional obstacles in their future if they have a criminal conviction on their record. Even if this blemish was not serious, and even if it happened years ago, it can […]

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: Safety Tips for Motorcyclists and Drivers?

The month of May is frequently the first of the year that is warm enough for motorcycles to be out on the roads of New Hampshire on a regular basis. After being hidden in garages all winter, the sudden presence of motorcycles on the roads can come as a surprise. This can make it helpful […]

To All Graduating Students: Know the Consequences of a Criminal Record: Professional Licenses or Security Clearances

To All Graduating Students: Know the Consequences of a Criminal Record: Professional Licenses or Security Clearances

To all new college graduates in New Hampshire, congratulations! But now that you are out of school, it is only a matter of time before you realize that the working world is a far less forgiving place than a university. One example is how many jobs require their workers to carry professional licenses or security […]

To All Graduating Students: Know the Consequences of a Criminal Record: Housing Difficulties

Getting convicted of a crime is not a small matter because it typically leads to fines, probation, and even jail time. However, not everyone is aware that there are also collateral consequences of a criminal conviction—those that are not doled out by the state of New Hampshire but rather by private individuals and companies. One […]

Trends in Motorcycle Fatalities: A Review of the Statistics

Every year is not the same when it comes to motorcycle accidents. As more riders are on the road, the number of motorcycle fatalities rises. This increase, however, is tempered by developments in motorcycle and car safety. Noting how these numbers are trending, though, can be helpful to understanding how dangerous it is to ride […]

Which Motorcycles are the Riskiest to Ride?

Despite what some people say about motorcycles, different models from different makers handle differently. While there usually is not very much separating one bike from another, there are several outliers that even experienced bikers admit are radically different. Often, these models were the first to incorporate some brand new technology or mechanical development, but the […]

As Graduating Students, You Should Know the Consequences of a Criminal Record: Job Applications

As spring winds down, college students in New Hampshire—whether at the University of New Hampshire or at one of the other fine schools in the state—are about to enter the working world throughout the region. Some students can have an uphill battle if they have been convicted of a crime while in college or even […]

Helmets and Saving Lives: Why New Hampshire Does Not Require Helmets

Out of the 50 states in the U.S., there are only three that do not legally require motorcyclists to wear a helmet. New Hampshire is one of those three. The issue of whether to require motorcyclists to wear a helmet is polarizing, especially in a state whose motto is Live Free or Die. However, the facts and statistics […]

Smart Technologies for the Future of Safe Motorcycle Riding

It is an unfortunate fact of life that riding a motorcycle is not as safe as driving a car. In 2013, while motorcycle accidents accounted for only 4% of the people hurt on the roads of America, they accounted for 14% of traffic fatalities. Thankfully, just like it is helping improve the safety of cars on the road, […]