It is difficult to turn on the tv today and not see shows about the antique business. For some reason we are just drawn to stories about people finding old things in out of the way places that end up being worth thousands of dollars. Of course most of these shows are staged, but they have piqued the interest in many types of antiques that were traditionally underexposed. One of the hottest areas of collecting is porcelain signs. All types of advertising memorabilia and collectibles have been popular since probably the 1980s. However, prices were always very affordable ...

Floor to ceiling decorations add drama to any event decor because of the versatility of techniques that can be used. For the entrance to a corporate event you can use drapery and up lighting to enhance the space, setting the tone for the rest of the event. To add drama to centerpieces at a wedding you can create a much more impactful centerpiece if you utilize all the space you have. For instance, use vases, branches or candlesticks with height variation along the table runner and also suspend small crystals, flowers or glass ornaments from the ceiling to add drama ...

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center report that bariatric surgery resulting in dramatic weight loss in formerly severely obese women reduces the risk of endometrial (uterine) cancer by 71 percent and as much as 81 percent if normal weight is maintained after surgery. Published in the April issue of Gynecologic Oncology, the official publication of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, the findings indicate obesity may be a modifiable risk factor for endometrial cancer, and bariatric surgery a viable option ...

Texas Medical Board disciplines 42 licensed physicians Article provided by The Law Offices of Alejandro Mora, PLLC Visit us at http://www.morahealthcarelaw.com If the Texas Medical Board suspects that a physician is in violation of standard medical ethics, treatment or procedures within his or her specialty, a doctor's professional license could be on the line. For example, in February 2014, the Texas Medical Board disciplined 42 licensed doctors and issued three cease and desist orders. The disciplinary matters included those related to quality of care, revocations, ...

Unique considerations for couples in Colorado common law marriages Article provided by The Law Offices of W. Robert Montgomery Visit us at http://www.colorado-family-lawyers.com Colorado is one of a few states to recognize couples who have entered into arrangements known as "common law marriages." Many people today aren't even aware that there is such a thing as common law marriage, nor do they know what it means. Contrary to popular opinion, it doesn't take a set amount of time to establish a common law marriage, nor is there one single act that creates ...

Lessons for Connecticut car crash victims from South by Southwest Article provided by The Law Office of George H. Romania, LLC Visit us at http://www.georgehromanialaw.com The South by Southwest festival is a unique concert experience. Held in Austin, Texas, the festival boasts a "unique mash-up of music, culture, technology and buzz." However, a recent article in The New York Times voices concern after a tragic drunk driving accident led to the death of two and injured over 20 attending the festival. The report examined whether or not the festival had ...

What you should know about "prenups" in Florida Article provided by Law Office of Benjamin T. Hodas, LLC Visit us at http://www.hodaslaw.com Prenups get a bad rap. Thanks to movies, television and media coverage, many people are convinced that prenuptial agreements (also called "prenups," "premarital agreements" or "antenuptial agreements") are only used by very wealthy people to wrongfully keep a less-pecuniary spouse from getting a fair share of marital assets in the event of a divorce. Some assume that prenups have no relevance ...

New Jersey groups join forces to combat concussions Article provided by Finbury & Sullivan, P.C. Visit us at http://www.finburylaw.com With both football season and the Super Bowl in the recent past, some people experience contact sports in a way that leaves a dangerous, lasting impression. According to the Sacramento Bee, the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey and the Partners for Health Foundation have launched a new website to educate the public about the dangers of concussions and related traumatic brain injuries. The website, appropriately called "SportsConcussion.com" ...

US Supreme Court rules on fraud issue in bankruptcy case Article provided by John Christopher Robinson Visit us at http://www.debtfreeky.com On March 4, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion dealing with whether a bankruptcy court can seize exempt assets from a person who has committed fraud during the course of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. The decision has important implications for future bankruptcy cases. Fraudulent lien claimed in Chapter 7 case The case stems from a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. When the man filed the bankruptcy petition, he listed ...

Rising numbers of criminal exonerations point to frequent mistakes Article provided by Law Office of Pettlon & Ginie Visit us at http://www.treypettlonlaw.com According to the National Registry of Exonerations, there were a record number of exonerations in 2013 in the U.S., the highest number since the organization began tracking them nearly 25 years ago. When a person convicted of a crime is later found to be innocent, he or she may be exonerated -- cleared of the charges and the blame. Unfortunately, by the time a person has been exonerated, he or she may ...

"Compassionate Allowances" program can speed up SSDI benefits Article provided by Bartels Law Firm Visit us at http://www.bartelslawfirm.com The wait for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits can be excruciating. Every day that passes increases your worry about paying your bills, keeping up with your house payments, covering your medical expenses and having food on the table for your family. Sadly, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has such a backlog of cases that it may take months or even years ...

Investors optimistic about Queens real estate Article provided by Pearlman, Apat, Futterman, Sirotkin & Seinfeld, LLP Visit us at http://www.queensnyrealestatelawyers.com For years, the real estate markets in Manhattan and Brooklyn have seen better growth than the market in Queens. One recent report indicates, however, that the Queens real estate market saw significant gains in 2013 and should remain strong throughout 2014. Indeed, as prices in Manhattan and Brooklyn continue to increase, experts believe that buyers will continue to consider Queens an attractive ...

With ENDA stalled lawmakers seek executive action against discrimination Article provided by Caskey & Holzman Visit us at http://www.caskeyholzman.com California has been a longtime leader in extending basic rights to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals. Along with 20 other states, California has policies and laws prohibiting sexual-orientation discrimination. Sexual harassment is a serious matter in any workplace, no matter who is being targeted or what the sexual identity of the victim. However, even in 2014, there is no national legal framework ...

Latinva Dance Fitness introduces Latinva Cardio Cha Cha Rhythms at Spectrum Athletic Clubs, 51 Peninsula Center, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90275 on Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. What is Cha Cha Dance? Cha Cha dance originated from Cuba. It is a dynamic and energetic dance, and is also a vigorous aerobic dance exercise that is excellent for posture and coordination. Cha Cha is an effective calorie buster as you naturally build strength and increase your fitness level. Hip movement in Cha Cha comes at the end of every step...the knees are slightly bent so that ...

After the 18 March, 2014, release of the first successful and highly reliable verification of the (Linde) Inflation cosmological theory, HM King of Bosnia and All of Illyria (titular) Mensur Omerbashich (PhD theoretical geophysics, UNB Canada, 2003) has made the precedence claim for scientific confirmation of the Multiverse - the core requirement of the (Linde) Inflation. Namely, the Linde Inflation requires infinite vacuum-energy (filling the space beyond our known universe) for any, including our known universe to come into being. Therefore, as most cosmologists now ...

San Diego Spirits Festival 2014 takes place Friday-Sunday, August 22-24 at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier. The three-day weekend begins with an Industry Gala benefitting The Museum of the American Cocktail. MOTAC celebrates the American cocktail and develops its craft, field, and market through exhibits, programming, and a range of media. SDSF, now in its sixth year, is a nationally acclaimed celebration of cocktail and culinary culture that promotes the spirits and related industries, showcases its leading professionals, and highlights the cocktail and culinary ...

Bio-Synthesis is pleased to introduce Andrei Laikhter as its new Chief Scientific Officer. Dr. Laikhter received his PhD in 1987 from Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences. He worked at University of Delaware in 1993 and University of Virginia 1994-1996. From 1999-2008, he worked at Integrated DNA Technology Inc, starting as a Senior Scientist and working up to the Vice-President of Chemistry Research. Dr. Laikhter has spent the last 6 years as the Chief Scientific Officer at Chemgenes Corporation. He comes to Bio-Synthesis with a vast amount ...

Award-winning author Kelli A. Wilkins is announcing the release of two new romances in the next two months. "Wilderness Bride" will be released on April 6 from Amber Quill Press, and "Dangerous Indenture" is set for release by Medallion Media Group on May 5, 2014. "I'm thrilled to have two books debuting this spring," says Kelli. "Although both books are historical romances, they take place in very different settings. Michelle, the heroine from "Wilderness Bride" impersonates a stranger's mail-order bride in the wilds of the ...

Managing employee time and attendance is flexible and elegant with the new Virtual TimeClock 14 release available today from Redcort Software Inc. Virtual TimeClock 14 provides a streamlined and modernized user experience that makes using Virtual TimeClock easier than ever. Powerful new administrative features facilitate monitoring time worked and editing employee timecards. "Virtual TimeClock 14 received a front to back interface update that makes it sleek and modern while remaining completely familiar for our existing users," explained Keith DeLong, CEO of ...

Single women who prefer younger men are invited to compete for the title of Miss Cougar America 2014 at the American Cougar Convention, Saturday, May 10, 2014, 8pm, at Opera Ultra Lounge, 3 blocks from the White House, at 1400 I Street, Washington DC. The Convention begins at 8pm with the Keynote Address: Younger Men/Older Women: The Ideal Combination. Cubs (younger men) in attendance will select one Cougar to win the title of Miss Cougar America, who will win a free berth on the Cougar Cruise to Mexico, October 24-27, 2014. To be eligible she must be legally single, ...

SkyGolf, maker of SkyCaddie the #1 rated and most trusted Rangefinder in Golf, today announced it will give a dozen FREE golf balls to its SkyCaddie Members to experience the tour performance and distance of the new Bridgestone golf balls. SkyGolf enjoys one of the largest and fastest growing online communities of golf enthusiasts and discerning consumers in the game. Premium brands such as Bridgestone see our membership as the trendsetters and influencers they seek to use their products. This joint promotion creates the perfect WIN-WIN-WIN for SkyCaddie, Bridgestone, ...

Arizona-based Vitanya Wellness Centers has developed a proactive approach to wellness by supporting the immune system and allowing a person to activate the body's innate ability to heal itself. One hundred million adults live in chronic pain, according to a 2011 report from the prestigious Institute of Medicine, an arm of the National Academy of Sciences. The implications for our society are huge, including the economic burdens. With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, affordable health care is on the mind of many Americans. Health care professionals at ...

A revolutionary grocery list app: Tomatoes Imagine a grocery list that gives product suggestions as you add items to it. And the more you use this list, the better these suggestions get. That is what Tomatoes does. It helps you create your list in a shorter time. And, as you keep using the app, it will remember your preferences and offer better suggestions overtime. "People create grocery lists for them not to forget what to buy. This is a time consuming process and sometimes you forget to add a couple of products in your list. Tomatoes saves you time and ...

R. K. Redding Construction (RKR) Project Manager Casey Pollard has been selected by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America to serve on its national Leadership Council Steering Committee for a three-year term from 2014-17. Casey also serves on the Board of Directors for AGC Georgia Chapter and as the Chairman of the AGC Georgia Young Leadership Program. "I am honored that my colleagues at AGC have recognized my contributions to the organization by naming me to this committee," said Pollard. "I'm looking forward to serving in this leadership ...

March 25, is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. CP is the most common childhood disability! The NAPA Center in Los Angeles offers treatment and hope to children and their families dealing with CP and other neurological disorders. The demand for their services has grown immensely in the past few years and necessitated a move earlier this month to accommodate more families with more space and additional therapy and treatment options. In 2013 alone, families traveled from all over California, across the United States and internationally from Australia, Armenia, Singapore, Hong ...