Childhood pneumonia is the leading causes of death among children in China and worldwide. Using coal or wood as cooking fuel in rural area was considered as major cause of Pneumonia. However, the incidence of childhood pneumonia is still high in urban modern cities. Which home risk factors affect the incidence of childhood pneumonia in modern urban apartment? Professor Hua QIAN and his group from School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University set out to research this problem. A recent study found that the risk factors in indoor environment typical of modern apartments ...

Some bankrupt Applebee's restaurants in Chicago might close Article provided by Michael J. Logan, Ltd. Visit us at http://www.mikeloganlaw.com The economy has taken a toll on many large and small businesses throughout the U.S. Some business owners have decided to call it quits, but other business owners have considered the option of bankruptcy. That is the case for one Applebee's franchisee. According to the Herald-News, a recent bankruptcy filing by an Applebee's franchisee might lead to more than half of the Chicago-area restaurants closing. Bankruptcy court ...

Tampa law enforcement cracking down on income tax fraud Article provided by Jaime J. Garcia Attorney at Law Visit us at http://www.jaimegarcialaw.com In recent years, the Tampa area has come under target as a hotbed of income tax refund fraud. In these crimes, individuals use stolen identities to file tax returns and then keep the refund checks for themselves. Cracking down on these tax crimes has become a major priority for both state and federal law enforcement officials. The penalties for conviction can be significant. In June, a Tampa woman was sentenced ...

Filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection might be advantageous Article provided by Law Office of Eric K. Fox Visit us at http://www.erickfox.com Whenever an individual loses income or suffers a major illness, he or she might fall behind on household bills. The situation can be made worse when that person starts receiving threatening phone calls from creditors and bill collectors. Some may start to wonder if there is a way out of their financial rut. Dealing with financial problems is never easy, and given all the information that is available to individuals, ...

Achieving financial stability after divorce Article provided by Law Offices of James V. Sansone Visit us at http://www.jamessansonelaw.com Planning for life after divorce can seem daunting. Many cannot think of how they will disentangle their lives from their spouses' and start over on their own. With careful planning, however, people can make sure that their financial lives are secure after divorce. Budgeting One of the most important things a person can do to set themselves on a smoother financial course after divorce is to create a budget for post-divorce ...

Estate planning important for young adults Article provided by Berman & Asbel, LLP Visit us at http://www.estateplanning-ssdi.com When young adults turn 18 years old, they are most likely planning their futures with excitement. They are considering colleges or other post-secondary training, facing moving out of their parents' homes for the first time and looking forward to starting out on their own. Few people at that age are thinking about estate planning needs. Those who would stop to think about estate planning may think they have no need for it, since they ...

Texting while driving penalties increase in New York Article provided by Mark Halberstam, Esq., Attorney at Law Visit us at http://www.halberstamlaw.com Texting while driving has been vilified in the media and in safety studies quite often lately for good reason. Research consistently shows that it is among the most dangerous activities to do behind the wheel. According to research, text messaging increases the risk of having a car accident by 23 times. Despite the warnings and information out there on its dangers, many drivers seem unable to put down their cellphones. As ...

San Antonio Spurs star puts divorce on hold with prenup Article provided by Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. Visit us at http://www.tractonlaw.com TMZ reports that Tim Duncan, all-star center for the San Antonio Spurs, has moved to postpone divorce proceedings with his wife until after the team's last playoff game. The move appears to reflect a prenuptial agreement that allows for delay of such action during the team's season. As the International Business Times reports, it appears that Duncan's wife made an initial divorce filing in March. In May, Duncan ...

Legal protections in Washington state against domestic violence Article provided by Madow Law Office Visit us at http://www.madowlaw.com Apparently Washington state is no different than the rest of the world when it comes to the scourge of domestic violence. Washington law allows victims of domestic violence to seek court orders of protection, also known as restraining orders, against their abusers. The big picture On June 20, 2013, the World Health Organization released a major report finding that about one-third of women internationally are victims of "intimate ...

Utah families face bankruptcy due to bills related to autism Article provided by Gregersen Law Visit us at http://www.utah-bankruptcy-attorneys.com Having a child with autism can be both emotionally and fiscally taxing on the entire family. This is particularly true for many families in Utah that are dealing with the piles of bills stemming from autism-related care and treatment. According to ABC News, many families who have autistic children have discovered that their insurance companies do not cover the costs associated with diagnosing and treating autism. One ...

Is filing for bankruptcy protection the right move? Article provided by Roger A. Kraft, Attorney at Law, P.C. Visit us at http://www.rogerkraftlaw.com/ Evaluating factors to determine if filing for bankruptcy protection is a good idea can be challenging for some individuals. This is why it is so important to have an attorney that is experienced in bankruptcy law. Some are very reluctant to file, while others are anxious to file and start their financial lives over. Whatever a person's feelings about bankruptcy are, there are a few factors that should be kept in ...

Chapter 7 bankruptcy can give New Jersey families a new start Article provided by Law Offices of Benjamin J. Ginter Visit us at http://www.ginterlaw.com Some individuals who feel as though they are drowning in a sea of debt may be contemplating bankruptcy; however, choosing to file is not always an easy decision to make. While some are scared by the thought of having to seek bankruptcy protection, others may feel a sense of shame. Bankruptcy, however, does not carry the stigma that it used to. In fact, bankruptcy can help individuals who have run into financial ...

Studies show misdiagnoses a common problem in medical community Article provided by Rieders, Travis, Humphrey, Harris Waters & Waffenschmidt Visit us at http://www.riederstravis.com/ Having a medical crisis is a situation everybody would like to avoid. When serious symptoms begin to develop, most people will turn to their doctor or an emergency room physician, if necessary. In such cases, individuals must trust that whichever doctor provides treatment, the appropriate exams and tests will be conducted to ensure a proper diagnosis. Unfortunately, data has ...

Drunk driving conviction can cost thousands Article provided by Christoph Law Office Visit us at http://www.williamchristoph.com/ Many individuals are aware of some of the consequences of a drunk driving conviction. However, when it comes to the fines and costs associated with the crime of driving under the influence, many do not realize exactly how much a conviction for DUI can cost financially and do not recognize the collateral consequences, which can include job loss, potential custody, programs and loss of license. The criminal financial tab begins with ...

Helpful advice for telling children about divorce Article provided by Breeding & Lodato LLC Visit us at http://www.breedinglaw.com Divorce can be particularly complicated when children are involved. Informing your child or children about divorce is a difficult task. According to Kids Health, an online guide for children with divorcing parents, it is common for a child's feelings to be hurt when one parent decides to live somewhere else. In some cases, children may have mixed feelings about divorce, especially if they have witnessed conflict between their ...

Understanding child support laws in Missouri Article provided by Clay, Kline & Young, LLC Visit us at http://www.midmotrialattorneys.com The divorce process in Boone County is full of many decisions that must be made in order for spouses to create new and separate lives from each other. One of the decisions that often generates a great many arguments and disputes is child support. Therefore, it is necessary to understand what the child support laws are, how child support is determined, and how to make sure that child support orders are enforced. Child support ...

Tragic, fatal New York runaway-trailer accident makes national headlines Article provided by DiFilippo, Flaherty & Steinhaus, PLLC Visit us at http://www.dfslawyers.com In an incident shocking enough to get nationwide news coverage, seven western New York minivan passengers died on a weekday evening in May 2013 when their vehicle was hit by a runaway trailer carrying crushed automobiles that had broken loose from its hauling semi near Truxton in a rural area south of Syracuse. Emergency responders had difficulty handling the severity of the wreckage. Somehow ...

Help for children after their parents' divorce Article provided by Law Offices of Jennifer E. O'Brien Professional Corporation Visit us at http://www.mccartneyatlaw.com Divorce can be particularly hard on a child. Children do not always understand the complexities of the situation and may resort to blaming themselves for the dissolution of the marriage. Working to ensure that the divorce itself proceeds smoothly and working closely with children after the divorce, prove essential to protect their health and well-being. The main factors impacting well-being As ...

Study reveals racial disparity among marijuana arrests Article provided by Law Offices of David Paul White and Associates Visit us at http://www.davidpaulwhite.com/ A new report, compiled by the American Civil Liberties Union and based on federal data, has revealed that a racial disparity exists among marijuana arrests across the country. The study looked at marijuana arrest rates in each of the 50 states, data that was obtained from police records. The researchers involved in the study then compared arrest rates of both black and white Americans. The study revealed ...

Nevada Strategic Highway Safety Plan improving public road safety Article provided by Jason Cook Attorney P.C. Visit us at http://www.jasoncookattorney.com In an effort to encourage Nevada drivers to follow road safety and lower the number of car accidents, a number of organizations, including the state's Department of Safety, has adopted the Nevada Strategic Highway Safety Plan. In Nevada each year, an average of 325 people die in car accidents and many of these crashes can be avoided. The plan is a combination of statistics analysis and corrective action and ...

Supreme Court finds DNA samples may be taken from arrestees Article provided by Law Offices of David Paul White and Associates Visit us at http://www.davidpaulwhite.com/ Based on a recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, law enforcement officers will now be able to collect more than an arrested individual's fingerprints and photograph when completing the booking process. In addition, the high court ruled, police officers are allowed to collect a sample of the person's DNA when he or she has been arrested for certain serious crimes. Previously, officers were ...

Increasing number of women must pay spousal maintenance Article provided by Bardol Law Firm, LLC Visit us at http://www.stldivorcelawfirm.com After a couple decides to get a divorce, the issue of continuing financial obligations often arises. If the divorcing couple has children, there are likely to be child support payments following the separation. In addition, if one spouse earns more than the other, he or she may be ordered to make spousal maintenance payments after the divorce. Historically, these payments were generally made by men to wives who had taken ...

Massachusetts officials seek to lower the number of bicycle accidents Article provided by Wood & Gresham, P.C. Visit us at http://www.woodgresham.com As bicycling has become a more popular mode of transportation in Massachusetts and across the country, lawmakers and experts have focused their efforts on reducing the number of injuries and fatalities caused by collisions between bicycles and motor vehicles. Massachusetts is no exception. Recently, the mayor of Boston reported his intention to cut the number of bicyclists who suffer injuries in accidents in half ...

Bankruptcy court approves motions for Connecticut nursing homes Article provided by Law Offices of Ellery E. Plotkin, LLC Visit us at http://www.eplotkinlaw.com There are times when businesses, both large and small, run into such financial difficulties that they need to consider making changes and reorganizing under a Chapter 11 bankruptcy. That was the case for a group of five Connecticut-based nursing homes that recently filed petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 in order to create more durable and competitive cost structures. The nursing homes' bankruptcy ...

Ohio foreclosures up; bankruptcy may be a possible solution Article provided by Guthrie Law Office Visit us at http://www.guthrie-law.com Although there are some signs of economic recovery nationwide, homes are still being foreclosed on at an alarming rate. Unfortunately, Ohio is not immune to this trend. Recent data from RealtyTrac shows that Ohio had the nation's third highest foreclosure rate for the month of April. According to the data, one out of every 427 Ohio households were foreclosed on during April. In addition, foreclosure-related court filings increased ...