The owners of 1st Class Medical recently treated the entire team to a delicious dinner in celebration of our best month ever. Although April was an amazing month for us, we have had a lot of months that came close to being that good as well, for which we are all extremely grateful. I'm one of the new kids on the block, I haven't even been here quite a year yet. I got hired on as part of the newly formed, in house marketing and website maintenance team started at the end of last summer. I came from a job that I had enjoyed for a few years but despite our best efforts and ...

CALINC Training, a leading provider of OSHA, EPA, and CDPH training and certification classes in California proudly announces the availability of Spanish language courses for many of its class offerings. The first two classes offered in Spanish will be the 8 hour Cal/OSHA Asbestos Worker Refresher course and the 7 hour CDPH Lead Continuing Education (CE) Worker course. "We recognize the vital importance of lead-safe and asbestos-safe work practices for the safety of all people who live or work around these dangerous materials, as well as contractors and their workers," ...

The JM Internet Group, a provider of SEO training for small businesses, is proud to announce the 2013 edition of their popular SEO Toolbook. The Toolbook identifies free search engine optimization tools that can help small businesses not only understand how to do SEO but how to get their company or organization to the top of Google and Bing searches. Amazingly, the Toolbook identifies hundreds of free SEO tools. The toolbook is used extensively in the company's SEO training but can also be obtained separately on the company's website. "The new 2013 edition of the ...

At Penny Creek Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Chad Slocum, cosmetic dentist in Mill Creek, is pleased to announce the availability of online appointment requests for patients. Patients can now conveniently make an appointment at any time of the day via Penny Creek Family & Cosmetic Dentistry's friendly website. With the continual availability of online appointment requesting, patients have the ability to request an appointment at any point during the day. No longer are patients limited to the hours of the office because the Internet is always open. Patients ...

The Mid-Atlantic Door Group, based out of Washington, D.C., has announced the opening of a Southern Maryland branch in Prince Fredrick. The company has been serving this demographic for some time from its Beltsville office, and they are excited to expand to a local office to provide even better service to its Southern Maryland customers. Justin White, Marketing Director for the Mid-Atlantic Door Group, indicated the company's excitement about the new office. "After serving Southern Maryland for 40 years out of our Beltsville office, we are now excited to be local. ...

Last month, a 1,700 pound, 40-foot pipe at a construction site in upstate New York dislodged and crushed a worker. The young man was holding the guide rope when the pipe broke loose from the steel cables and fell eight feet, killing him. Construction accidents are not uncommon and, too often, workers suffer serious injuries or die because of negligence, damaged equipment or unsafe working conditions. Building collapses can injure dozens of people at a time and certain types of work areas -- such as demolition sites, excavations and remodeling older buildings -- are more ...

According to data compiled by the U.S. Courts, consumer bankruptcy rates are steadily falling across Wisconsin and around the country. This correlates with the rate of America's economic recovery, which has been sluggish at times but continues to improve. That being said, slow housing price turnarounds, rising medical costs, and record widespread student loan and credit card debts have left many people struggling financially. Some people will be able to turn their financial situation around with time and hard work, using payment plans, careful budgeting, loan modification ...

Inspired in part by the experience of Texas man who spent 25 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, Texas Governor Rick Perry recently signed the Morton Act into law. The Morton Act seeks to make the Texas criminal justice system more fair and reliable by requiring prosecutors to turn over evidence to people accused of committing a crime. Texas wrongful convictions In 1987, Michael Morton was convicted of killing his wife in Williamson County, Texas. The Texas Tribune reports that, after DNA testing on evidence from the case was finally performed several years ...

Tracking down suspected drunk drivers has long been a major priority for Texas law enforcement agencies. Texas has some of the strictest anti-drunk driving policies in the nation. For example, law enforcement agencies frequently implement "No Refusal Weekends," during which drunk driving suspects who refuse breath tests can be required to submit to blood tests. Law enforcement even keeps judges on call to facilitate the quick issuing of warrants. No one is exempt from the watchful eye of Texas police officers and highway patrolmen. As a recent case shows, even ...

More and more "boomerang" buyers are re-entering the real estate market after going through bankruptcy or foreclosure, the Wall Street Journal reported. Precise numbers are not available on the trend, according to the report, but interviews with realtors, builders, and other real estate professionals suggest that a significant number of today's homebuyers have bounced back from major financial difficulty within the last several years. By working diligently to rebuild their credit, many people are able to qualify for a mortgage within just a few years after ...

It has been said that divorce can be as simple - or as difficult - as the couple makes it. When matters are heated and court involvement is necessary, things tend to get a bit "messy;" instead of having control of your own destiny, the judge makes decisions for you, something that can leave both parties ultimately unsatisfied. Using an alternative dispute resolution method like mediation or negotiation can sometimes result in a more workable solution and has the added benefit of keeping matters private. A recent decision by the Texas Supreme Court provides ...

Starting a company is often a ground up enterprise. Many couples start companies together playing off each other's strengths. A great idea that starts small may grow into a company that requires operations or management experience that a spouse brings. Soon a family business may be thriving and providing a comfortable income. Approximately 65 percent of companies in the U.S. are family owned. Glenn Muske, a North Dakota State University professor who researches couples in business, estimates spouses co-own about 30 percent of those businesses. Unfortunately, the National ...

Auto accidents are common in the state, and they are particularly devastating when they involve large commercial vehicles. The Law Offices of Scott Warmuth aids those who have been victims of auto accidents, and is proud to announce that its attorneys recovered a $400,000 settlement for a client who had been involved in an accident with a truck while driving a car. Insurance companies blamed victim The settlement that the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth secured for its client is particularly noteworthy because the police officers on the scene and the insurance companies ...

Divorce and property division in New Jersey New Jersey is one of several no-fault divorce states in the U.S. It is called no-fault divorce because a spouse is not required to prove fault by the other spouse in order to be granted a divorce. Instead, if a couple has irreconcilable differences and meets other requirements, they may seek a divorce in New Jersey without being required to show specific wrongdoing by a spouse. New Jersey no-fault divorce law Before 2007, one of eight specific reasons had to be cited as the grounds for a divorce, and the spouse seeking ...

The baby-boom generation is experiencing a boom in "gray divorce" As the baby-boom generation ages, the number of divorces among people over age 50 is also increasing. When divorcing at an older age, it is important to understand some of unique implications of divorce later in life, as the challenges and opportunities faced by those going through so-called "gray divorce" are different than those experienced by younger couples. Study finds that baby-boomers buck the general divorce trend Researchers from the National Center for Family and Marriage ...

Hidden assets and divorce As many people feel the financial pressure of an economy slowly recovering from the "Great Recession," they may hold on tightly to any funds or assets they have, especially if a divorce is on the horizon. However, spouses are required to disclose the full value of their assets in divorce, and uncovering any hidden assets is important to achieving a fair financial settlement. Full disclosure is required In the divorce process , as well as when planning for the possibility of a divorce with a pre-nuptial agreement, both individuals ...

Air travel with small children presents parents with many challenges. For some parents, air travel is made more attractive by a common policy among airlines of not charging for children under the age of 2, if the child sits on a parent's lap. This policy may confuse parents into thinking that their children will be safe in such a position. The National Transportation Safety Board has conducted accident investigations which concluded that children survived because they were seated in an infant seat with proper restraints. Despite the recommendations of the NTSB, the Federal ...

Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel North, located in Sandy Springs, GA, announced today that it has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Only the top-performing 10 percent of businesses listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award. To qualify for a Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out ...

G Adventures, the world's small group adventure travel leader announced a new campaign today giving AARP members the opportunity to lead, promote and organize a G Adventures trip and possibly travel for free. The campaign, called World of Possibilities, seeks enthusiastic individuals eager to pursue a passion around four travel themes: Food & Wine; Photography; Wildlife & Marine; and Hiking & Biking. "We developed a series of trips around themes we feel will resonate with today's active, engaged AARP members, many of whom want to pursue and share immersive ...

A San Antonio Remodeling and Interior Design firm, BRAVI, is excited to announce a new custom homes division. BRAVI with architectural designers and interior designers on staff has always offered custom home design but after an outpouring of requests from clients, BRAVI now handles the construction too. BRAVI, a San Antonio custom home builder, stands alone as a design and construction company in San Antonio, TX that specializes in contemporary and modern homes. "For years now we have been offering contemporary designs and remodeling for our clients and have ...

Carolina's Home Medical Equipment, Inc. (http://www.chmei.com) is pleased to announce an enhanced partnership with Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region (HPCCR) (http://hpccr.org). The enhancement is a preferred provider relationship that will offer HPCCR better control over costs, forecasting, and budgeting while maintaining exceptional patient care. HPCCR has been enhancing quality of life for patients at end of life, and their families, for over 35 years. In 2012, the organization served over 5,600 patients. "We are very fortunate to be a part of the ...

Then ten-year-old soccer player Ethan King didn't think twice about giving his soccer ball to the children of an African village where he and his father were rehabilitating water wells in 2009. Four years later, through the work of Charity Ball, the non-profit organization sparked by Ethan's passion, over 2,500 new soccer balls have been hand delivered to children in poverty-stricken communities in more than 20 countries across the globe. 2013 marks a banner year for Charity Ball, as professional soccer player Neven Subotic, from Borussia Dortmund, partners with the organization ...

Haronian Insurance is a premiere health insurance provider in Los Angeles, celebrating its 26th birthday this year. Happy Birthday! And like every young 20-something, it jumps at the opportunity to learn to save money, even from new health insurance laws by Obamacare. Families, students, and small businesses can learn how to save on health insurance too by following three easy steps. Starting this year, new health insurance plans and tax credits can lower costs and offer better coverage for most Americans. If Haronian Insurance sees a new plan that can save you money ...

After strong sales in March with new home sales hitting record high, April's sales volume appears muted. Developers sold 1,375 units in the month of April, less than half that of 2,793 units transacted in March. However, a total of 1,158 units were launched in April - 67% less than that launched in March with 3,489 units. The slowdown in new launches could also be due to the absence of large condominium projects, which greatly contributed to the sales in March. According to Nicholas Mak of SLP International, a total of 12 projects were launched in April with the largest ...

The Virgin Cure tells the story of Moth, a 12-year old girl fighting for an escape from the slum existence she was born into. The novel paints a gritty and often shocking picture of life in the poorest parts of Manhattan in the 1870s. There are many factual historic notes included in the novel that make disturbing reading to a twenty-first century audience. While Moth is an intriguing and engaging character, considerably wiser than her years would suggest, it is Dr Sadie - ultimately her saviour - who provides a strong female role model. Interestingly, McKay initially ...