As the economy improves from the recession of 2008, more and more people who were previously unemployed are returning to work. Although this is mainly a good thing, many are suffering from the problem of underemployment. This problem often manifests itself when a person takes a job that pays significantly less than their previous position. It can also occur in minimum wage jobs that simply do not pay enough to cover basic living expenses or do not offer benefits like health insurance. Unfortunately a new job may do little to relieve financial burdens. Some individuals ...

Getting a driver's license at age 16 is an exciting time for many teenagers. In order to earn their licenses, most will undergo months of supervised driving and safety education to gain experience and learn how to drive in dangerous conditions. Laws exist in Nevada and every other U.S. state that require teenage drivers to obtain a learner's permit while learning how to drive. This is an important safeguard; car accidents are the leading cause of death of teenagers in the U.S., say the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2010, 20 drivers between the ages of ...

The occasional escapade or questionable decision is practically an inevitable part of the college experience, as many students in Washington County, Oregon, know firsthand. Unfortunately, occasionally situations get out of hand and students find themselves facing charges of college student crimes. A seemingly innocent snowball fight that recently led to the suspension of one University of Oregon student and talks of criminal charges against others underscored the fact that college crimes can happen and have unexpected consequences. Snowball fight seen as assault The ...

Over the past several years, there have been a number of studies that have discussed the dangers of using cellphones while behind the wheel. However, a recent study has found that the most dangerous aspect of using a cellphone while driving is dialing a number, rather than talking on the phone itself. The study, which was recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine, tracked the driving habits of 109 experienced drivers (average of 20 years driving experience) and 42 young drivers that had just been issued their licenses. To keep tabs on the participants ...

In October of 2013, a former NFL player and his mother were indicted in New Jersey for being involved in a mortgage scam. The football player played as a wide receiver played on four different NFL teams between 1984 and 2000, two of which were the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles. At the time of his indictment, he was the pastor of a local church that he founded and the head football coach at a nearby school, says Fox News. The former football player and his mother reportedly submitted false information to obtain five different loans on her home within a ...

Typically, the risk of receiving a ticket is one factor that motivates people to drive safely, but for years, drivers who violated traffic laws in certain parts of Minnesota have had the opportunity to take a safety course instead of receiving a ticket. In theory, safety courses teach good habits that reduce the risk of drivers being involved in car accidents, but still, the thought of so many traffic violations going unpunished and unrecorded is troubling from a safety standpoint. Fortunately for other motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians, a Wabasha County court has ...

For everyone with a driver's license in New York, driving in snowy and icy conditions is just a part of life. No matter how many years of experience a person has with winter driving, an accident can happen; even the best of drivers can be surprised by poor road conditions, and other drivers always pose a risk. While driving can be risky at any time, it's especially dangerous during this season's bitter cold and sudden snowstorms. One of the most treacherous winter driving hazards is black ice, says the Daily Herald. This type of ice is so dangerous because it's nearly ...

In every U.S. state, including New York, strict laws regarding underage drinking and driving exist to protect people on the road, as well as teenage and young adult drivers. There are serious penalties for teens who drink and drive, including fines, community service and the loss of a driver's license. However, these consequences are not nearly as severe as the years of prison time that can result if a driver seriously injures or kills someone else while driving intoxicated. It's widely known that teenagers can make poor decisions than older, more experienced adults ...

Edward G. Bedard, Semi-Retired General Partner of Bedard Family LP, has been recognized by Worldwide Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in real estate. Mr. Bedard has 58 years of experience as a semi-retired general partner of Bedard Family LP. On a daily basis, he is responsible for overseeing the design, development, construction, rental and maintenance of residential properties. Bedard Family LP is a Real estate holding company that provides numerous services related to residential properties, which include single and multi-family dwellings, ...

Isabelle C.H. Esser, Senior Vice President of Research, Development, and Foods for Unilever, has been recognized by Worldwide Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in research and development. Dr. Esser has 21 years of professional experience, with three years as a senior vice president of research, development, and foods for Unilever. Over the years, she has established herself as an expert in consumer awareness. In the course of her duties, she is responsible for overseeing research and development, as well as handling strategic planning and managing ...

Alvin Downey, CBI Livestock Brokers, President, Owner of CBI Livestock Brokers has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in cattle and livestock brokerage. Mr. Downey has 41 years of professional experience, with four years as the president and owner of CBI Livestock Brokers. Over the years, he has established himself as an expert in the areas of feeder lots, commodities and financing. Each day, he oversees the daily operations of CBI Livestock Brokers, in particular the buying and selling of feeder cattle. Looking back, Mr. Downey attributes ...

Houston personal injury attorney Brant J. Stogner of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend has just filed a lawsuit against Triangle B Corp. d/b/a Triangle B Propane, on behalf of the families of two Montgomery County women who were killed and an infant who suffered serious, permanent injuries in a propane gas explosion last June. Jennifer Mock and her sister-in-law, Lena Mock Knight, were in the Mock Knight home in Dobbin, Texas last June when a sudden gas explosion engulfed the house in fire. Jennifer Mock's then-8-month-old grandson was also in ...

Drake P. Bearden, Jr., an associate attorney at the New Jersey Employment Rights law firm of Costello & Mains, was named a "2014 New Jersey Rising Star" by Super Lawyers Magazine. "We're very proud of Drake," founding partner Kevin Costello says. "He cares a great deal about the work we do, about doing it well, and with passion, and while it's nice for him to be recognized, we already knew he was a rising star when he joined us." Drake is a founding member and former Vice President of the NAACP Social Justice Law Project and is an active ...

Ian Walker, Partner of Minter Ellison, has been named a Worldwide Who's Who Professional of the Year in Bankruptcy & Insolvency Law. While inclusion in Worldwide Who's Who is an honor, only a small selection of members in each discipline are chosen for this distinction. These special honorees are distinguished based on their professional accomplishments, academic achievements, leadership abilities, years of service, and the credentials they have provided in association with their Worldwide Who's Who membership. Mr. Walker has 34 years of experience in bankruptcy ...

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has decided the long-awaited case of Passarello v. Grumbine. The decision, announced February 7, 2014, will effectuate an important change in the law of medical liability in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and may influence other states as well. The Passarellos were represented in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court by Clifford A. Rieders, Esquire, of Rieders, Travis, Humphrey, Harris, Waters, Waffenschmidt & Dohrmann, with Pam Shipman, Esquire, on the brief. Rieders argued the case on behalf of the Plaintiffs, which was frequently rebroadcast ...

Michele Newman, Retired Chairwoman of the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at Pace University, has been named a Worldwide Who's Who Professional of the Year in Higher Education. While inclusion in Worldwide Who's Who is an honor, only a small selection of members in each discipline are chosen for this distinction. These special honorees are distinguished based on their professional accomplishments, academic achievements, leadership abilities, years of service, and the credentials they have provided in association with their Worldwide Who's Who membership. Dr. ...

Tomas A.J. Saaf, Chief Operating Officer of Lowry & Associates, LLC, has been recognized by Worldwide Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in aquatic therapy. Mr. Saaf has 23 years of professional experience, with eight years as the COO of Lowry & Associates, LLC. Over the years, he has firmly established himself as an expert in aquatic therapy, and he works with patients of all ages, from six months to 107 years of age. In the course of his duties, he is responsible for conducting physical therapy sessions with his clients. These sessions ...

Entry-Master LLC announced today a new retrofit kit to repair broken and defective Perey turnstiles. Perey once led the world in turnstile security, but recently has ceased operations due to spiraling quality control problems - this has led to hundreds of defective turnstiles in hospitals, universities, government facilities and financial institutions. "We are working with Fabtron Manufacturing in Connecticut," said Mike Armetta, Director of Operations for Entry-Master, LLC. "Fabtron manufactured the turnstiles for Perey, thus they hold all the engineering ...

Gerard A. Stack, Chartered Tax Adviser for Financial Engineering Concepts Pty Ltd., and owner of the Florentine Villas, has been recognized by Worldwide Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in financial advisory services. "Work smarter, not harder," says Gerard A. Stack, a veteran of the finance industry. "Keep debt down to less than 30 percent of turnover and you will always stay in business," Holding more than two decades of experience in financial advisory services, he currently holds two roles: a chartered tax adviser for ...

Denny Herzberg has been the president of Vitusa for the past seven years. Vitusa specializes in the global distribution of essential dairy products. Vitusa was founded in 1956 and is based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Denny Herzberg got his start at Miami University, where he receive much of the business knowledge he uses to this day. Denny Herzberg was influenced by the cutting edge business education he received at Miami University to implement team building at Vitusa. Vitusa specializes in the distribution of Animal Nutritional Feed Ingredient products intended ...

"Residential and commercial heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and air ducts, plus window air conditioners, should be thoroughly cleaned and mold-disinfected on at least a quarterly or semi-annual basis for the environmental health well-being of residents and employees," recommends Phillip Fry, Certified Environmental Hygienist, Professional Industrial Hygienist, Certified Mold Inspector, Certified Mold Remediator, and co-manager of the nationwide EnviroFry mold inspection and removal service, based in Montrose, Michigan, and Mesa, Arizona. ...

Award-winning artist's manager Larry Frazin has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the music industry. He stays involved through projects like his co-owned independent label, Across The Universe Records, and projects like Nomadic Artists Group, the first mobile agency for artists. But Larry Frazin has been active in the green movement in recent years, as co-founder and owner of the sustainability project LIV GRN. Larry Frazin decided to use his established entertainment relationships to bring trendsetting style to the fast emerging "green" fashion world. ...

Matthew Nemeth of Penn State University has always loved soccer, but this 21-year old college senior is immersed in the study of finance and looks forward to a long and successful career in that field. And that doesn't leave Matthew Nemeth of Penn State University much time for sports. As a high school student Matthew Nemeth of Penn State University played varsity soccer, and remembers that time fondly. "To be honest," he acknowledges, "when I reflect on my time in high school, the one thing that sticks out to me most was my time spent on the soccer team." But ...

The Health Ranger is the founder of Natural News. He has been the editor of Natural News for over ten years. The Health Ranger uses the website to investigate the health benefits and risks of various new food and medicinal technologies. The Ranger, along with other dedicated journalists, publishes his findings on his website in order to give consumers the opportunity to make informed health choices. Recently, the federal government has been passing laws on a parent's ability to make decisions on the medical care that is received by their children. These controversial ...

Colleagues and business associates say Jeff Nourse of New You Spa is an innovative thinker and a brilliant strategist. They also say he is a creative and driven leader who bring great passion to everything he does. Jeff Nourse of New You Spa already has an impressive resume demonstrating a proven history of accomplishment. He is an established figure in the business world. Over a more than thirty-year career, Jeff Nourse of New You Spa has built a successful automotive supply company and a chain of medical spas. But with new times come new opportunities. Jeff Nourse ...