Police seek expansion of Connecticut workers' compensation benefits Article provided by Sousa & Stone, LLC Visit us at http://www.sousastonelaw.com New legislation is set to be considered by the Connecticut Senate that would expand the workers' compensation benefits available to first responders for mental illness they experience after responding to a traumatic event. In the wake of the tragic Newtown shootings, some are finding the state's current workers' compensation system is not fully equipped to handle these situations and the care that is often required ...

An overview of Connecticut workers' compensation benefits Article provided by Sousa & Stone, LLC Visit us at http://www.sousastonelaw.com In Connecticut, almost all employees are covered by the Connecticut Workers' Compensation Act, which provides benefits to workers injured on the job or who develop a work-related disease. This article provides an overview of the benefits possibly available to workers, but anyone who may have a claim should consider getting more information from an attorney with experience in workers' compensation claims. Who is eligible ...

Working together to raise a child after divorce Article provided by The Offices of Keane Law, LLC Visit us at http://www.jameskeanelaw.com Even under the best of circumstances, raising a child takes a lot of dedication and commitment from both parents. Once a couple has a child, parents can no longer make decisions that are simply in their own best individual interests. Instead, parents must be sure that the needs of their child are being addressed and that the child has everything he or she needs to succeed in life. When parents decide that they will file for ...

Understanding the consequences of marijuana use among Virginia students Article provided by Anderson & Mulrine, PLLC Visit us at http://www.loudounlawfirm.com A certain amount of experimentation is a normal and healthy part of teenage life. Most teens will end up changing hairstyles, music tastes and even their group of friends a number of times before they graduate from high school. This is only natural as teens work to figure out who they are and who they want to be. It is important to remember, though, that Virginia teens can get into serious trouble if ...

Tennessee marital property laws and who gets what Article provided by Parker and LaDuke Visit us at http://www.parkerandladuke.com Divorce in Tennessee today is much more complicated than it used to be. Often both spouses work, may own property, and have careers. There may be multiple retirement funds, investments, vehicles, bank accounts, inheritances, and luxury goods. This means that if a marriage comes apart, there can be a great deal of confusion over what exactly falls under the definition of marital property under Tennessee law and what each spouse should ...

Portland-based web series "The Digits" has recently joined forces with education icon PBS to offer educators a free teacher-tested math resource for their elementary school students. Created by Scotty Iseri, The Digits will be part of PBS LearningMedia beginning mid-April 2013 and will offer teachers ten appisodes (web episode that's also available as an app) of The Digits. "I have been watching PBS from before I can remember so you can imagine how proud I am that PBS has acknowledged the educational value of The Digits," said Iseri. "The Digits ...

The new Colorado Army National Guard Readiness Center serves as a home station for a National Guard unit, and can house one company of 140 soldiers. New readiness centers are being built in communities across Colorado to increase the value of the National Guard to the local community, and to better support them in times of need. The building is also an asset to the local economy, as it is expected to increase jobs and bring nearly $12 million of revenue to the state. The 35,553 square foot building construction was overseen by FCI of Grand Junction Colorado and includes ...

Come to the library for a free hour of blissful, classical music and more! PAUL STEIN, a violinist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic for the last 30 years, will bring an all-new program to the Crowell Public Library on Monday, June 10, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Playing music by Bach, John Williams, Liszt and Henry Mancini, Paul Stein brings many sides of the violin to the San Marino Library. He has been a member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic for over 30 years, and has performed many family concerts with Chamber Music Express. The library concert is designed for families ...

Golden Shovel Agency, a leader in combining web technologies and design expertise to present communities in their best light, is proud to be a gold-level sponsor and participant at the Mid-America Economic Development Council (MAEDC) 2013 "Best Practices" conference May 15-17 in Sioux Falls, SD. Attending from Golden Shovel Agency are: Matt Marshall, Director of Sales; Victor Perez, Director of Communications; Joni Anderson, Client Account Manager; and Aaron Brossoit, VP of Business Development for Golden Shovel and member of the MAEDC board. Golden Shovel's ...

STX Golf, known for producing classically inspired putters with a modern style, announced today that their bold and edgy Pitch Black 1 and Pitch Black 2 Putters are now available in left handed models. According to STX Golf Marketing Manager Jason Dengler, "We're extremely happy to release these left handed models of the Pitch Black Series. There has been an international demand for them, particularly from Canada." The STX Pitch Black Series of Putters incorporate the company's newly engineered, electric yellow, premium F.E.E.L. Technology insert with a ...

According to Brendan Carman, MPT, Director of Rehabilitation at Mass Bay Spine & Sport Physical Therapy (MBSSPT), getting back into shape is a process that shouldn't be rushed. Jumping into a fitness program or class after a significant exercise hiatus of more than three months, could cause serious injury. Carman, who is a Physical Therapist and certified Athletic Trainer at MBSSPT explained that exercise-induced injuries occur when a person tries to do too much, too quickly to attain fitness goals.  The most common injuries are: Achilles tendonitis and other ...

Automation Control Technology Partners, Inc. (ACTP) is proud to announce the launch of its new home automation brand, TiO (Turn it On). TiO is an entirely new approach to home automation, one driven by an "outside in" philosophy that focuses on the customer experience. TiO home automation solutions will provide professional integrators with an easy-to-install, elegant home automation solution that offers powerful features, maximum flexibility and a new pricing model that will allow home automation to reach a broad base of consumers. "TiO is driven by our ...

AMF Bowling Centers Inc., (AMF) is proud to announce the launch of the new and improved Summer Unplugged and AMF Summer Pass programs for 2013. The programs have been simplified to provide easier access to the bowling games: two free games for each child ages 15 and under registered in the Summer Unplugged program, and two games a day to the owner plus three guests ages 16 and over for each paid AMF Summer Pass. Previously, coupons were required to redeem all bowling games. With the launch of the new program, all members will receive membership IDs and membership cards, ...

On Friday, May 10th, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Las Vegas Dermatology is proud to offer special discounts in observance of the Mother's Day holiday weekend. Botox will be 15% off a regular priced vial. Purchase one syringe of Juvederm and receive the second syringe at ½ off when the appointment is booked during this event. All patients who receive any service on Friday, May 10th, 2013 will also receive a FREE Illuminize Peel (a $125 value). Everyone booking an appointment that day will receive a raffle ticket and will be entered to win a Spring Hand Bag with matching ...

Small Biz Thoughts is pleased to announce that SMB Nation 2012 Jim Locke Memorial Community Award winner Rayanne Buchianico will speak on Demystifying Quickbooks at the IT Business Reboot 2013 Online Conference. Buchianico, an Accountant and Managed Service Provider (MSP) Business Consultant, will share her expertise in making the number crunching aspect of running an IT business simpler and smoother. Karl W. Palachuk, the conference host and best-selling technical author, welcomes Buchianico's participation in the conference. Karl says "Rayanne's contribution ...

Some things just seem to get better with time. Fine wine, classic cars and leather jackets all improve with age. Like beach glass polished by ocean waves, smooth jazz gets smoother as time goes by - especially when it's composed and produced with the masterful touch of Grammy Award winner Jim Peterik - founding member of The Ides of March and Survivor and co-writer of hits like Vehicle, Eye of the Tiger and Burning Heart. The iconic composer fell in love with the genre years ago, seeking respite from the sound and fury of rock. His latest creation is Jim Peterik's Lifeforce ...

MedicalMime, an innovative force for change in healthcare IT, announces the availability of MimeMC version 1.1 for public use. With this new release, MedicalMime significantly increases their value proposition for the already powerful cloud-based EHR solution. "We are very pleased with this new release and what we have created for healthcare providers around the country", enthuses William Verhoeven, Lead Developer of MedicalMime. "Version 1.1, while looking familiar to the end-user, is a substantial improvement to efficiency, stability, and speed. Most ...

Audio specialist Sennheiser will support The American Pavilion at the Cannes International Film Festival during its Conference Series this year in Cannes, which will feature panels and one-on-one interviews with the film industry's leading talent and entertainment personalities. Over the course of the 12-day festival, which is the most high profile event in the film industry, audiences will be able to listen to The American Pavilion Conference Series through Sennheiser wireless headphones. In conjunction with its sponsor partners and in celebration of its 25th anniversary ...

Mercantile Capital Corporation, which specializes in providing commercial property financing for small business owners via the U.S. Small Business Administration 504 loan program, closed a commercial loan in Winter Haven, FL for Guyer Corral Ventures, LLC d.b.a. Golden Corral Buffet & Grill recently for $3,706,211 in total project costs. Loan proceeds will finance the ground-up construction of a 7,500 square foot full-service restaurant, to operate as Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, owned by franchisee Britt Guyer and his wife, Skylaar. The restaurant will be open ...

Grandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, and Intelligent Security Systems (ISS), a leading Video Management System (VMS) and video analytic software vendor, today jointly announced that testing and certification of Grandstream's GXV IP Surveillance Cameras are interoperable with ISS' suite of video management and image analytics software. ISS business customers can confidently use Grandstream's GXV IP Surveillance Cameras with any of the ISS video management software offerings to create a comprehensive ...

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington that focused on employment and equal opportunity. Among the 250,000 people attending was a young man destined for greatness as the world watched, captivated by the likes of A. Phillip Randolph, gospel icon Mahalia Jackson, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Just off the podium as King delivered his infamous I Have A Dream Speech was Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. Tennessee State University is pleased to announce that Reverend Jackson will deliver the University's 2013 Spring Commencement Address on Saturday, ...

The young adult (YA) market has proven to be popular and profitable, and it has lured some of America's top adult fiction writers. The appeal is simple: adult fiction sales are tepid these days, but the YA business, thanks to franchises like The Hunger Games and Twilight, is white-hot, EW.com reports. In the first five months of this year, more than 2.4 million YA books were sold, compared to 981,000 in 2006, according to Neilsen BookScan. "It is not a surprise that top writers are embracing the challenges of the new genre," says L.A. Miller, author of ...

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, creator of the world's first wall-to-wall trampoline playing court, announces the location of its first Richmond park. The innovative company has signed a lease and will be opening at 1345 Carmia Way, Richmond, VA 23235 in late 2013. The 37,500 square foot facility will be home to one of the largest trampoline parks in the country. Sky Zone will defy gravity with its newest park, offering Richmond area residents the ultimate 3-D play experience. The all-trampoline walled courts are designed for optimal air time with popular activities ...

Ryan Olson, competitive triathlete and long term endurance athlete, has been sponsored by Relay Fitness Group to test and endorse the Evo Fitness Bike. The Evo Fitness Bike, which features a unique swaying frame, is ideally suited for triathletes looking to enhance their full body conditioning levels while training indoors. "I am currently working through the TriCore Program which uses the Evo Fitness Bike. The goal is to increase my strength, endurance, and balance which all will benefit me as a triathlete," said Ryan Olson. "I am sharing my journey in ...

It may be only the second quarter of 2013, but Sandler Training at The Ruby Group (Sandler), an award-winning leader of innovative sales and sales management training, is already implementing some exciting changes. In January, Sandler has announced they are expanding their operations and opening a new training location in Medina, Ohio, to better meet the needs of their clients in western Akron and surrounding communities. The Medina location will offer all of the programming offered at their main training center in Cuyahoga Falls: President's Club, Foundations, and ...