The effects of the economic downturn over the past few years have left an unprecedented number of Americans struggling to make ends meet. While the economy is slowly recovering, a large number of consumers are still facing the challenges of a burdensome debt load. Many of these consumers have turned to quick, short-term aid from payday loan companies. When someone is just a bit behind on bills with a paycheck only a few days away, it can be very tempting to call on a payday loan company to bridge the gap. However, payday loans are not only bad for the finances of individual ...

No employee should have to face discrimination in the workplace based on factors that have nothing to do with job performance. A plethora of laws exist to protect workers from gender, racial, religious, disability status and even age discrimination. But, did you know that in Pennsylvania there is no statewide law that specifically prohibits employers from discriminating based on sexual orientation? Even though there is not a state law specifically protecting them, gay and lesbian employees may have legal tools derived from existing case law that can shield them against ...

This March in the Phoenix metro area, the number of bankruptcy filings rose to the highest level so far in 2013. While the economy is improving, many Arizona residents are still facing unmanageable debt loads after going through the recession and the housing crisis. For these Arizonans, bankruptcy can provide a much needed fresh start financially -- and now may be a particularly attractive time to file for bankruptcy in Arizona. Tax season typically corresponds with swell in bankruptcy filings In Phoenix, there were 1,529 bankruptcy filings in March of 2013, a significant ...

Both individual states and the federal government have laws prohibiting the possession and distribution of illegal drugs. Someone caught with drugs can face prosecution under state laws, federal laws or both. But, while federal and state drug laws prohibit similar conduct, there are differences between state and federal drug prosecutions, particularly when it comes to the severity of the punishment. Drug possession carries longer terms of incarceration at federal level First, it is important to note that under federal and state drug laws, the legality of many drugs ...

According to the National Safety Council, in 2011, 23 percent of all traffic accidents involved the use of a cellphone. Drivers who are distracted by talking or texting are responsible for thousands of injuries and deaths on the road every year. When it comes to distraction behind the wheel, it's easy to blame teens and the younger "plugged in" generation for the bulk of the problem -- and it's true that many less experienced drivers do fall into bad habits when it comes to using electronic devices. However, a new study shows that a large number of parents ...

Miami Attorney Enrique Ferrer of Ferrer Shane, PL was recently certified as a member in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, based on his work in representing Florida clients in personal injury litigation and other matters. About the Million Dollar Advocates Forum Less than one percent of lawyers in the entire nation are members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which was founded in 1993. The Forum limits membership to only those lawyers who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Many members are considered to be among the top ...

With Mother's Day just over and Father's Day just around the corner, divorced parents may be thinking about how to help their children celebrate both parents without inserting their own feelings into the process. Very few parents don't harbour some resentments and misgivings about the other, making it hard to participate in a day that celebrates the other parent. What follows are some tips that can help make this easier. Be a Scout: Be Prepared Agree on how to handle these holidays as part of your parenting plan. If possible, make arrangements in advance for the child ...

Workplace injuries can lead to income loss, career displacement and even unemployment under certain conditions. The human cost though, can sometimes be equally debilitating - depression, prolonged illness, broken and irreparable relationships. The consequences of a serious injury at your place of work can be monumental and life-altering. When injured in Georgia, get in touch with a reliable Atlanta workers' comp attorney to make sure that you get all the benefits you are entitled to under the law. Cummings & Middlebrooks, trusted Atlanta workers' compensation attorneys, ...

The phrase "home sweet home" is falling on troubled ears. The Atlanta bankruptcy attorneys, Clark & Washington, would like to discuss the mass of foreclosures the greater Atlanta area had in March: 5,640. Although the number of home foreclosures has decreased in the last couple of years since the housing market has improved, these statistics are by no means worthy of praise. What are statistics anyway? Numbers hardly do justice for illustrating what is really at stake here. The loss of one's home is considered by many to be one of the biggest disappointments ...

You inherited your Dad's antique currency collection and you have no idea what is worth. You would like to know the value so you can make a decision to sell or keep the old money as a collectible. Where do you start? There are challenges involved in determining the value of old paper money. Finding a Qualified Appraiser You can find several websites that offer appraisals and some will even buy your old money. It is important for you to evaluate them individually to be sure that they are legitimate. Look for testimonials from satisfied customers. Learning the Fair ...

Angelica Corporation understands that people want centralized job listings to help them make their career planning as easy possible. Now, with its interactive career portal, finding a job in hospital laundry services has never been easier. Using the careers portal, visitors can search by location, job type, or job description. The healthcare linen service has opportunities in management, sales and direct medical laundry service at locations across the country including Georgia, Florida, California, Texas and New York. Their career portal offers opportunities for current ...

The Painting Company, known for their highly skilled Atlanta house painters, urges you to renovate your deck this spring to restore its appearance, maintain its value and prepare it for heavy use during the summer months. Maximize the enjoyment of your outdoor space with a complete makeover from The Painting Company, a reputable painting company in Atlanta. They offer a wide selection of great products and services to choose from, guaranteed to have you entertaining your family and friends on your newly renovated deck this spring. This trustworthy Atlanta painting ...

New York City Community Chorus (www.nycccha.org), a non-audition, non-sectarian chorus that welcomes anyone who wants to sing, announced today that it has launched a fund-raising campaign on Indiegogo to raise $7,000 for its June 16 production of Kurt Weill and Maxwell Anderson's emotionally gripping musical of pre-apartheid South Africa, "Lost in the Stars". The not-for-profit 19 year-old choral group, which performs in the City's Chelsea neighborhood, chose this online "crowdfunding" option to raise additional funds for their concert because anyone, ...

OBD Car Doctor provides a quick and easy way to communicate with your vehicle's on-board diagnostic system and turns your Mobile Phone or Tablet PC into a highly capable automotive scanner. OBD Car Doctor Pro saves consumers and automotive shops over a hundred dollars from purchasing a standalone reader. With OBD Car Doctor you can: - Check why engine light is on - Read and clear error codes - In real-time read vehicles sensors such as: speed, rotation, temperature, pressure, lambda and other sensors that are supported by vehicle - Read, Display and Record parameter ...

More than 1000 people attended a fundraiser at the Alex Theatre on Sunday, May 5, for cancer awareness. More than $60,000 was raised at this event which featured world renowned comedian Maz Jobrani, K-van and Vahik Pirhamzei. Proceeds from the event will go to cancer support services at Glendale Adventist Medical Center for the community. The event, hosted by the Dr. Norick Bogossian Cancer Care Guild, provides support services to patients diagnosed with cancer. Support services include: personal and family counseling, support groups, and classes - such as jewelry making, ...

PINC Solutions, the leading provider of advanced yard management and supply chain solutions, has been recognized as Top 100 logistics IT provider by Inbound Logistics Magazine in 2013. "Every April for the past 17 years, Inbound Logistics editors have selected 100 logistics technology companies that enable logistics and supply chain excellence. PINC Solutions was recognized by Inbound Logistics for leading the way in 2013 and positioning enterprises for the years ahead," said Felicia Stratton, Editor at Inbound Logistics magazine. "PINC excels at providing ...

This year's eighth Mascot Gold Cup, held at Wetherby Races in April and once again sponsored by Foresters, the international financial services organisation, has been described as a "classic". Thought to be the world's largest Mascot race, this is a fun and fund-raising event where people dress up in costumes and run the track at Wetherby races, jumping over fences and seeing who can cross the finishing line first. With everyone wearing heavy costumes, this is no mean feat! The event - which is expected to raise around GBP12,000 for the Sue Ryder charity ...

Corcentric, a leading provider of accounts payable automation and electronic invoicing solutions, today announced Rob DeVincent will be speaking at the Institute of Financial Operations' 2013 Fusion Conference, the largest conference for AP professionals and professionals working in all areas of financial operations. "Top 5 Habits of Highly Successful AP Departments," is session #210 in the AP focus discipline. This session, which offers one Business Management and Organization credit to attendees, will take place on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 from 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM. ...

UtopYA, the first-of-its-kind convention for female writers and authors of the paranormal fiction genre in the young adult and new adult literature category and the fans who read it, announces CMT Insider host, Katie Cook, as their Awards Ceremony emcee for the second year in a row. Cook has made herself a go-to for celebrity interviews including ones with Taylor Swift, Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon to name only a few will bring these same talents and skills to the second annual UtopYA awards on Saturday, June 29th at 8 PM. Taking place at the beautiful Scarritt-Bennett ...

KaboodleBox, a cloud storage and synchronization service, has launched this month with eyes on the market share currently held by big players such as Dropbox, iCloud and Google Drive. KaboodleBox sets itself apart from the herd by offering extremely large storage space and a two pronged product line to cover both the automatic backup of files and the synchronization of files between devices. Their Backup product has an unlimited quota, allowing users to backup all the files on their computer - no matter how much data they have. Their Sync product allows accessing and ...

Equityhub International S.A., a global financial resource firm providing investor resources to the financial services industry, announced today the launch of their new website familyofficelist.org. Familyofficelist.org Equityhub's website, www.familyofficelist.org, is expected to become one of the leading providers of investor database lists for the fund industry. The Company's mission is to offer a range of quality, institutional grade products and services that will assist clients in reaching a sophisticated investor audience. Demand for quality investor lists The ...

San Diego bankruptcy attorney Paul Staley has seen a lot of changes in the practice of bankruptcy law in the past twenty years. None has disturbed him more than the current "race to the bottom" where lawyers advertise unrealistically low bankruptcy legal fees and lure clients in only to discover they'll likely be paying a lot more - or getting a lot less than what they thought they had bargained for. San Diego bankruptcy attorney Paul Staley urges his fellow practitioners to join him in the fight to ensure consumers get world class representation in their San ...

Sound Physicians, a leading hospitalist organization focused on driving improvements in quality, satisfaction and financial performance of inpatient healthcare delivery, will be presenting at the Society of Hospital Medicine's 2013 Annual Meeting. Robert Bessler, M.D., CEO of Sound Physicians, will serve as an expert faculty member for SHM's new practice management pre-course, entitled, "What Keeps You Awake at Night? Hot Topics in Hospitalist Practice Management." The course will offer perspectives about best practices for delivering value in hospital medicine ...

Alligators may help scientists learn how to stimulate tooth regeneration in people, according to new research led by the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC). For the first time, a global team of researchers led by USC pathology Professor Cheng-Ming Chuong, M.D., Ph.D., has uncovered unique cellular and molecular mechanisms behind tooth renewal in American alligators. Their study, titled "Specialized stem cell niche enables repetitive renewal of alligator teeth," appears in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the official ...

Pregnant mothers' exposure to the flu was associated with a nearly fourfold increased risk that their child would develop bipolar disorder in adulthood, in a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. The findings add to mounting evidence of possible shared underlying causes and illness processes with schizophrenia, which some studies have also linked to prenatal exposure to influenza. "Prospective mothers should take common sense preventive measures, such as getting flu shots prior to and in the early stages of pregnancy and avoiding contact with people who ...