6-year-old granddaughter could be sent to Mexico with her father A 6-year-old girl, whose name has been withheld to protect her identity, could be forced to live in Mexico despite being born in the U.S, according to KOMO News. The girl's grandmother, Kerrie Lechuga of West Salem, Oregon, is fighting state authorities to keep the girl in America. Father lives in Mexico The girl's father is a Mexican citizen who was previously living in the U.S. After being convicted of a DUI and assault, however, he was deported to Mexico. The girl's mother, meanwhile, is a convicted ...

As you think about your upcoming California wedding, you probably don't want to consider the possibility of divorce. You, in your love-induced bliss, may assume that nothing could ever come between you and your partner, and that you will remain together "until death do you part." Hopefully, that will be the case. However, statistically speaking, today there is still about a 50 percent chance that a first marriage will end in divorce. For subsequent marriages, the statistic is even greater; about 72 percent of these marriages fail. So, knowing the stark truth about your ...

As reported by Eyewitness News 3, a sixth-grade boy was killed while riding his bike in Enfield, Connecticut, in a collision with a motorcycle on September 2013. Although the cause of the crash was unknown, it illustrates the danger of non-motorized vehicles sharing the road with motor vehicles. According to statics compiled by the Connecticut Department of Transportation, there were 4,276 reported bicycle injuries in the five-year period of 2005 through 2010, with 127 fatalities in the state. According to national statistics, there were 618 bicycle fatalities in 2010 ...

A Jackson County, Missouri, judge sentenced a Missouri man to a nine-year prison sentence for his involvement in a multiple-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a Missouri Department of Transportation employee, according to Examiner.net. The automobile accident took place in September of 2012 and was determined to be caused by a 36-year-old lawyer. The accident involved four vehicles and took place on Missouri's Interstate 70. The driver of the car who was determined to be the cause of the accident pled guilty to first-degree voluntary manslaughter. Reports indicate ...

If you are like most people, you simply don't know enough about how the divorce process works to feel like you are in control of the outcome. Having some basic information about key divorce-related topics ahead of time will both calm and empower you as you move forward. As the saying goes, "knowledge is power." The following are some frequently asked questions about California divorces. The basics Q) How do I start? A) Many divorce cases begin by consulting a California divorce attorney or other family law professional. An attorney is not required, but he or she ...

Industrial Solutions & Innovation will exhibit at the OTC-2014 Conference in Houston from May 5-8. The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) was founded in 1969 and has become the leading tradeshow event for the development of offshore resources in the fields of oil and gas drilling, exploration and production. OTC 2014 expects over 90,000 attendees from all over the world. ISI will have manufacturer reps in Booth 5521 and an outdoor Booth 203 for running live demos of orbital pipe welding, beveling, CNC pipe cutting, and Hotwire TIG Welding. "Live demonstrations ...

While Major League Baseball (MLB) has seen excessive contracts in the past, a recent 10-year agreement between Miguel Cabrera and the Detroit Tigers has been deemed "excessive" and "unnecessary." Now, Miguel Cabrera will be the highest-paid athlete in professional baseball history. His 10-year sports contract, which sits at $292 million, even surpasses Alex Rodriguez's $275 million agreement. Yet, however absurd the deal appears on the surface, professional athletes and their representatives maintain that baseball is notorious for illogical financial contracts. The ...

The fact that it involved school teachers is probably what made the incidents more newsworthy. In Houston recently, a former teacher was sentenced in federal district court to 30 years in prison for producing child pornography and ordered to pay restitution to the victims. The investigation was initiated by the Texas Attorney General's Office based on a tip it received. After securing a search warrant, investigators seized a laptop and several external hard drives which contained images of children that appeared to have been taken in a classroom--the defendant's very ...

For many couples, coming to the decision to get a divorce can be difficult and filled with emotion. While the decision itself can be complex, what comes next can sometimes create an even bigger challenge. After you have made the decision to obtain a dissolution from your current spouse, the ensuing months are generally spent negotiating the details of your divorce, including custody and visitation arrangements, alimony and the division of assets. While it is easy to get bogged down in the details, it is important for parents to maintain focus on their children during ...

Beginning the process As with most court proceedings, a suit for child custody begins with a petition. The petition may be filed by any number of people, including parent(s), stepparent(s), grandparent(s), or siblings, although there may be additional requirements for some relatives versus others. In general, the petition should be filed in the county in which the child resides. The petition must state it is regarding the interests of the child, and include other specifics (including the child's name and birthdate, the name(s) of any parent(s) or guardian(s) involved, ...

From credit card debt to student loans, any debt that is forgiven could be taxed by the IRS. The IRS considers forgiven debt a type of income. More specifically, the IRS defines this act as a cancellation of debt. According to the IRS, a cancellation of debt is any money borrowed from a lender which the lender later forgives or cancels. In these cases, the lender is required to file a Form 1099-C with the IRS. This form is also known as the Cancellation of Debt form. So how do you know which forgiven debts are taxable? The Wall Street Journal addressed this issue, noting ...

Many residents of Bridgeport, Connecticut are aware that drinking and driving is unsafe. However, fewer realize that driving without getting enough sleep is almost equally as dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 2.5 percent of all fatal crashes are due to drowsy driving. But, it is expected that this number is conservative and between 5,000 to 6,000 fatal crashes every year may be caused by fatigued driving. The scope of the problem Even if a driver isn't fully asleep behind the wheel, being drowsy affects a driver's ...

Not long along the New Mexico Supreme Court handed down the decision of Chatterjee v. King, a case that reflects the changing nature of the child custody discussion in this country. The facts The parties involved were two women who were in a long-term committed relationship. As time went on, they decided to bring a child into that relationship. They turned to a foreign adoption, but the strict laws of that country made it impossible for the women to jointly adopt a child, so the child was legally adopted by K. The child was cared for in their joint home by both women, ...

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 138 people die every day from injuries associated with brain injury. Around 30 percent of all injury deaths are the result of brain injury. TBI is caused by a blow or trauma to the head that alters the brain - even for a minute. The blow can penetrate the skull (open head injury) or not (closed head injury). It can happen when the person hits something with his or her head, or something hits the person. In other ...

Later today, Dr. Solomon Kamson of the Spine Institute Northwest will be presenting research on minimally invasive spine surgery procedures at the 2014 meeting of the World Congress of the World Federation of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (WFMISS). The congress, held in Istanbul, will be held jointly with a meeting of the Turkish organization for minimally invasive spine surgery (TURKMISS) as well as several workshops. Bringing together surgeons and researchers specializing in minimally invasive spine treatments from across the globe, the congress is a prime opportunity ...

Dr. Sangal, of the Sleep & Attention Disorders Institute, is offering a free evaluation to the victim of a near-fatal car crash after an incident of drowsy driving. A Michigan teen was nearly impaled last week after careening off the road when he temporarily fell asleep while driving. This case should serve as a sobering reminder of how sleep disorders can wreak havoc on people's lives, and cause incidents of drowsy driving that can result in accidents and deaths. Awareness for the dangers of driving while sleepy needs to be spread, and Dr. Sangal is at the forefront ...

Margrit Anne Wolff, Managing Director, Owner of Mercury Freight (Pty) Ltd., was recently named a VIP member of Worldwide Branding. This special distinction honors individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to achieving personal and professional success. Ms. Wolff has 35 years of professional experience, having recently become the managing director and owner of Mercury Freight (Pty) Ltd. Over the years, she has built up a comprehensive skill set that includes sales and networking. On a daily basis, she is responsible for ensuring that company operations run smoothly. ...

Nicola Filosa, Chief Financial Officer of Vacations 7 Resorts International, has been recognized by Worldwide Branding for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in hospitality services management. With more than 30 years of professional experience under his belt, Mr. Filosa shines as a luminary in his field. He specializes in personal interactions, and oversees daily business operations, including marketing, financial forecasting, mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, public relations, and vacation rentals and excursions. Mr. Filosa attributes his ...

Connie Schaefer, RN, CIC, Infection Control Professional for William Newton Hospital in Winfield, KS and professional with Kansas Infection Control Consultants (KICC), has been recognized by Worldwide Branding for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in infection prevention. Specializing in education, surveillance, statistics, and infection prevention, Mrs. Schaefer is currently responsible for promoting Infection Preventation and Employee Health at William Newton Hospital and also by assisting other health care facilities with the Kansas Infection Control Consultants ...

Erna Zelmin-Ekenhem, Director General of the National Board of Forensic Medicine, has been recognized by Worldwide Branding for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in her profession. Ms. Zelmin-Ekenhem has 30 years of working experience, with expertise in leadership within the public sector of Sweden. In her current role of seven years, she is overseeing all investigations from medical, psychological, chemical and genetic standpoints, and delivering all reports to courts and attorneys. In the future, she intends to continue her contributions to the Swedish ...

Mouna Roger, Head of Business Development and Account Management EMEA for Adobe Systems, was recently named a VIP member of Worldwide Branding. This special distinction honors individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to achieving personal and professional success. Ms. Roger has 17 years of professional experience, having recently become a head of business development and account management EMEA for Adobe Systems. Each day, she works to understand the ecosystem of the digital marketing arena, including advertising, analytics, MRM, and emailing. Armed with this ...

Ed Voss, Director of Supply Chain Management of Tata Steel has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in logistics. Ed Voss is a very innovative, accomplished professional with over 30 years of professional experience. He is a senior executive with experience across multiple disciplines including supply chain logistics, purchasing, operations management and general management. He has also become extremely accomplished in developing strategy and management of complex world wide supply chains across different industries. On a daily basis, he ...

BASF Asia Pacific Head of Procurement, Dr. Sam Kwon has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in crop strategies. Dr. Kwon has two decades of business experience, two of which have been spent at the helm of BASF Korea's procurement hub division. The firm is a global chemical company that develops products and solutions to enhance everyday life. The agriculture sector of BASF handles issues pertaining to Agro sustainability and farm management for those who make a living off the land. Dr. Kwon's expertise deals with crop protection and implementing ...

Alessandro Stefano Monti, Chief Executive Officer of Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Editore, has been recognized by Worldwide Branding for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in publishing. Mr. Monti has 21 years of experience in the industry, growing from a simple bookseller to a top manager, and has demonstrated leadership and knowledge in strategy development, organization, books and retail. His top skills are solid ethics, a rational approach to problems, a strong ability to maximize the potential of his team, and a high level of communication. In his current ...

Director at R & L Bayley Associates Limited. Lizzie Bayley has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in commercial management. Backed by a diploma in legal practice and a degree in law, Ms. Bayley served as a general counsel and business services director responsible for a range of legal and general support services for Shanks Waste Management Limited, a FTSE250 and waste management and energy company. She has now set up her own business offering support to companies to help develop their legal commercial and risk strategies particularly ...