Head Cold & Ear Trauma to Flight Crew Members "Never fly with a head cold." For flight crews in the commercial airline industry, this time-honored warning is difficult to follow and too often ignored. As the pressure to fulfill employment obligations mounts, airline flight personnel often feel the need to push themselves into the air when their stuffed-up head is telling them to stay on the ground. While, arguably, such decisions to go to work and "tough it out" may show an heroic commitment to the good old American work ethic, the ultimate physical ...

Massachusetts Law Regarding Moving Out-of-State With Your Children In this fast-paced modern world, it is an unfortunate reality that families are broken up by events such as job relocations or divorce. Often this means that children must move and make a new home outside of the commonwealth. Despite the common occurrence of this arrangement, there are laws in Massachusetts that govern the removal of minor children from the Commonwealth. It is therefore important for Massachusetts parents, whether divorced or married, who are considering taking their child with them ...

Injured Service Members Fight to Find Employment In this tough economy, employers have the luxury of choosing from a large pool of highly qualified candidates, which can make finding a good position for any applicant difficult. Even with these obstacles, one would expect a candidate that can claim strong communication, problem solving, resilience, collaboration and conflict resolution skills on a resume to stand out from the crowd -- especially when these attributes, common skills gained by service members in any branch of the military, can also be confirmed by reputable ...

Car accidents and traumatic brain injury One serious and devastating possible result of a car accident is a traumatic brain injury. In fact, over half of all reported traumatic brain injuries are the result of a car accident. Traumatic brain injuries occur from any force that penetrates or fractures the skull. Therefore, the skull does not necessarily need to be fractured in a car accident for a TBI to occur. The brain may collide against the internal skull bone from the force of the accident, which can cause bruising or bleeding inside the brain that is not apparent ...

Swimming Pools Can be a Grave Danger to Younger Children As in other warm-weather states, swimming pools are a common fixture in Texas. Besides serving as a means to cool off on hot Texas afternoons, pools also can attract young children and can be dangerous for them. All too often, toddlers as well as older kids can move so quickly that they can make it to the family or a neighbor's pool before an adult knows that they are gone. It is a sad fact that young children can drown in a few seconds and may not make any noise, such a splashing or screaming, that would alert ...

New Jersey Bill Seeks to Toughen Penalties for DUI with a Minor Passenger As it is nationwide, driving while under the influence of alcohol in New Jersey is a serious problem. In addition to his or her own life, an impaired driver can put other lives at risk--sometimes innocent children who are passengers in the car. A recently introduced New Jersey bill aims to address this problem by increasing the penalties for adults who drive drunk with children in the car. The bill is sponsored by Charles Mainor, the Assembly Law and Public Safety Chairman. Under existing New ...

Are teens the only ones liable for their car accidents? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers. Three thousand teens die in car accidents every year in the U.S., and one in five 16-year-olds has a car accident in their first year as a new driver. A parent's liability for the teen's driving California generally requires parental consent for a teen under the age of 18 to drive. This consent creates the potential for parental liability for any injuries caused by their teen in a car ...

How to Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits Social Security disability benefits provide an important source of income to people who are unable to work because of a physical or mental disability. A person's eligibility to receive Social Security disability benefits depends on several factors. Qualifying as Disabled For the purposes of determining eligibility for benefits, the Social Security Administration uses a very specific definition of disability. For an applicant to be considered disabled, he or she must meet the following three conditions: -Because ...

An Overview of Social Security Benefits for Family Members When a person qualifies for Social Security benefits, other members of his or her family may be eligible to receive benefits as well. Social Security benefits help provide for workers' children and other family members when they no longer have access to the income the worker provided. Family members who may be eligible to receive Social Security benefits through a relative's work history record include the worker's spouse, ex-spouse, children, grandchildren and sometimes even parents. Children and Grandchildren Children ...

Hospitals Apologize and Pay for Mistakes in Attempt to Avoid Lawsuits Some hospitals are taking part in a new initiative that aims to increase the level of trust between doctors and patients. The plan, referred to as the Disclosure, Apology and Offer approach to medical care, encourages doctors and nurses to admit medical errors to patients in an attempt to reduce the rate of medical malpractice litigation. The initiative calls for a prompt admission of mistake and apology from the responsible medical professional or hospital along with a financial settlement offer ...

Potential New Treatment for Cerebral Palsy Holds Promise Cerebral Palsy is a disease that affects more than 11,000 children in the United States every year. Recently, a study evaluating a possible new treatment for the disease was conducted on rabbits, and it demonstrated potential for improvement regarding the disease. Although the treatment has not been tested on humans yet, it holds promise to some day curb the effects of cerebral palsy, leading to a more enjoyable life for those who live with the birth injury and their caretakers. Cerebral Palsy According to ...

Mike McQueary suing Penn State, claiming he was illegally fired The vast majority of jobs in the United States operate on a principle called "at-will employment." Essentially, this means that, absent a contract stating something to the contrary, either the employer or the employee is free to end the employment relationship at any time and for any reason. There are some exceptions to this rule, however. For example, employers cannot terminate an employee for discriminatory reasons or for making a good-faith whistleblower claim. A lawsuit stemming from the ...

Study finds Philadelphia restaurant workers being treated unfairly In this economy, many of us are thankful just to have jobs. With unemployment as high as it is, a lot of people are scared to speak up about unfair treatment at work out of fear that they will get fired and be unable to find a new job. Sadly, employers know this, and some use the tough labor market as an excuse to get away with practices that employees would not otherwise stand for. This is especially true in the restaurant industry. A recent study conducted by the Keystone Research Center and funded ...

Flexibility is crucial during the divorce process Divorcing Colorado couples know the experience of divorce can be painful and emotional. However, flexibility is important during the divorce process and minimizing emotional reactions can lead to a better outcome. Importance of flexibility and negotiation It is common for couples to focus on their own perceptions of unfairness during divorce proceedings--especially if bitter proceedings. Personal animosity between the parties usually intensifies the situation, and this is a common human trait. At certain times divorcing ...

How a bankruptcy filing may affect post-divorce debts Financial problems are a leading cause of divorce and Colorado residents understand that divorces can be costly: emotionally and financially. Personal bankruptcy filings continue to increase in the United States, particularly post-divorce. The financial aspects of a divorce are often stressful, and filing for bankruptcy is a common option to help get finances under control. A typical issue that arises relates to post-divorce debts and how obligations to pay mutual debts may change when a former spouse files for ...

Things looking up for short sale sellers As New Jersey residents may know, a short sale is a way for struggling homeowners to sell their homes. During a short sale, a homeowner sells his or her home for less than the amount owed on the mortgage. As long as the mortgage lender approves the mortgage lien on the property will be removed and sometimes the mortgage lender will also agree to forgive the amount of the mortgage balance that isn't covered by the sale price. These short sales, however, are never short. Homeowners are waiting months or even years to have their ...

Protecting yourself from the possibility of incapacity Massachusetts residents may not often think about what would happen if they suddenly couldn't make decisions for themselves. Unfortunately, incapacitating events can and do happen to people for a number of reasons, such as a serious car accident, a trip overseas gone wrong or even an unanticipated illness. Most people don't like to think of something like this ever happening to themselves, but it is always good to be prepared. One way to protect yourself from this possibility is to create a power of attorney that ...

Tax Implications of a California Divorce Getting a divorce can have an impact on many areas of a person's life. Some of the changes that accompany divorce are immediately apparent, such as differences in social, emotional and even physical parts of a person's life. However, one area that people may not immediately consider is how divorce may affect their taxes. When considering divorce, it is important to be aware of the potential tax implications that may be involved. Property Settlements Most property transfers that occur as a part of the divorce process do not ...

Divorce and Retirement Benefits in California People are living longer nowadays, and more people are starting to save for retirement earlier so that they can support themselves in later years. As a result, retirement savings can be one of the biggest assets a married couple has -- particularly as they grow older. When a couple divorces, therefore, both spouses need to understand how the law treats their retirement funds during the property division process. Retirement Benefits Are Marital Property In California, any income that either spouse earns during a marriage ...

Dangerous teen driving practices in Washington The life of a teenager is often centered on having a social life and being carefree. As a result, teenagers do not always assess driving situations as carefully as they should. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 187,000 drivers ages 15 to 20 were injured in car accidents in 2010, and another 1,963 drivers in that age group were killed that same year. These statistics demonstrate the need to educate teen drivers about safe driving practices, especially since their behavior not only ...

Avoid These Common Financial Mistakes in Tennessee Divorce Divorce can often seem overwhelming with all of the changes that it brings to people's lives. People may be uncertain about the paths they should take when trying to start over after divorce. Often, the emotional upheaval that accompanies divorce and lack of information leads to people making poor financial decisions. Tennessee residents who are considering divorce should be aware of common financial mistakes people make when divorcing and how to avoid them. Budgeting Those going through divorce need to ...

KENA Hospitality, a professional hospitality services and staffing firm offering temporary and direct hire placements in four areas: Restaurants, Hotels, Attractions and Retail Gift Shops, today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with the International Hospitality Acceleration Association (IHAA), a market leader in the Training & Development industry. The partnership will facilitate a cohesive access point for forward-thinking companies to more efficiently train, develop and empower hospitality leaders and organizations world wide. International ...

Today, SWEET SOUL RECORDS, parent company LIFESOUND, Inc., officially announced that an agreement has been reached with New York based Scooterpup Music for nationwide distribution of the album "Take It Back," by the talented soul and jazz songstress Dani Elliott. New York City based Dani Elliott brings a refreshing, soulful energy to the singer/songwriter forefront. Deriving her inspiration from the likes of Amel Larrieux, Roberta Flack, Jill Scott, and Corinne Bailey Rae, she weaves a musical tapestry that evokes sophisticated creativity with a maturity seldom ...

Indulge this Friday in an exquisite BBQ Brunch experience at "Exit36" the latest outdoor hot spot at Grand Millennium Dubai. Spend some great time with your friends as you enjoy scrumptious platters and balmy weather. Pick your favourite Mediterranean dishes from numerous BBQ stations along with colorful and exotic salads, pasta stations and more. Round off the afternoon with delectable sweets in a chilled out atmosphere. The Friday BBQ Brunch is priced at: • AED 175 per person with soft drinks. • AED 195 per person with one glass of bubbly or grape • AED ...

Klose Training & Consulting, a lymphedema certification and education company, will provide professional training for Manual Lymph Drainage certification at The Medical Arts School in Raleigh, NC, February 18 - 23, 2013. The educational program will provide training for occupational therapists, physical therapists, and massage therapists to obtain certification in Manual Lymph Drainage. This training will be hosted by The Medical Arts School. As noted on The Medical Arts School Website, "since 1998, The Medical Arts School has been accredited by the Accrediting ...