How Chapter 13 can help you save your home Article provided by Ehrlich & Arcodia, P.C. Visit us at http://www.albanymetrobankruptcylaw.com The decision to file for bankruptcy can be a painful one, but sometimes it is the right one. Chapter 13 bankruptcy, in particular, is ideal for those who are earning a steady salary, but are facing foreclosure. In addition, Chapter 13 can help those who are having problems with their mortgages because of other debt, such as medical bills or credit cards. How Chapter 13 works Once an individual files for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, ...

Wage garnishment in Texas: When and how can it be done? Article provided by Mastriani Law Firm, PC Visit us at http://www.texasdebtdefense.com Sometimes an item of property may be taken to pay off a debt, such as when a car is repossessed because the owner failed to make payments on the loan. In other cases, an individual may have a portion of his or her paycheck or wages withheld and used to pay off a debt. The latter is called wage garnishment, and it can only be used to collect on certain debts and within set limitations. Debt collectors may threaten to have ...

Debt collection acts protect Texans against creditor harassment Article provided by Mastriani Law Firm, PC Visit us at http://www.texasdebtdefense.com Living with more debt than you can afford can add a lot of strain to daily life. When struggling to make ends meet, harassing phone calls and letters from credit card companies, debt collectors and collection agencies can make it even worse. Sometimes debt collectors may make threats or take certain actions that are prohibited by law, though, and they should be stopped. The Texas Debt Collection Act and the Fair Debt ...

Changes coming to Alabama motorcycle licenses? Article provided by Hollis, Wright, and Couch, P.C. Visit us at http://www.hollis-wright.com Motorcycle enthusiasts often look forward to the spring and summer, because this means that they will have more opportunities to head out on area roadways. Experienced motorcyclists know that they need to remain alert each time they go out for a ride, because if an accident happens, it almost always means that the rider will suffer serious injuries. In many states, drivers must undergo specific testing, including a skills ...

Drug-detecting dogs potentially an issue in Colorado marijuana cases Article provided by Joneson & Michael, LLC Visit us at http://www.gerijoneson.com The recent changes to marijuana laws within Colorado have led to many questions for both residents and law enforcement officers. Individuals need to learn the new rules in place to understand the use that is permitted, because some activities, including driving under the influence of the drug may still result in potential criminal charges. For police, the changes are leading to changes in the way they investigate ...

North Carolina cracking down on extremely impaired drivers Article provided by Wood, Rabil & Peake, LLP Visit us at http://www.wrplaw.net Many states have passed laws that hand down very severe punishments for individuals convicted of driving while intoxicated. These laws are often the topic of much debate each year, as legislators try to create tougher penalties that serve as a strong deterrent to motorists who might think about getting behind the wheel after they have had a few drinks. The North Carolina House of Representatives recently passed two bills ...

Searching for the answers to questions about traumatic brain injury Article provided by Donohue, Sabo, Varley & Huttner, L.L.P. Visit us at http://www.dsvalaw.com We live in a fast-paced world where cars are driven faster, sports are one of the most popular forms of entertainment and many search for the next big thrill. However, with a world that travels at high speeds comes a higher risk of serious injury when someone crashes--especially brain injury. The NFL has been the subject of several civil liability lawsuits filed by families of players who died from ...

FMCSA enhances medical examinations of commercial drivers Article provided by Rainwater & Gibbs, LLP Visit us at http://www.swgalaw.com In the spring of 2012, the U.S. Transportation Secretary announced a new rule that is aimed at protecting everyone on our nation's roadways by enhancing the standards that healthcare professionals must meet in order to perform medical examinations on truck and bus drivers. Pursuant to the new rule, health care professionals must be specially trained, tested and certified on the things that physically affect a driver's ability ...

"Never events" highlight need for increased safety measures in hospitals Article provided by The Odom Law Firm Visit us at http://www.odomfirm.com According to a recent Johns Hopkins study, 80,000 egregious surgical errors occurred between 1990 and 2010. Nearly 25 percent of these incidents involved performing an operation on the wrong site while 25 percent involved performing the wrong operation entirely. Alarmingly, almost 50 percent of the surgical errors involved leaving surgical tools inside the patient's body, posing a substantial risk for a systemic ...

Robot-assisted surgeries not always free from surgical errors Article provided by Law Offices of Steven I. Kastner Visit us at http://www.kastnerlaw.com As robotic surgery has gained popularity as a less invasive option, some question its safety. While human error on the operating table can lead to complications, robotic surgeries are not free from surgical errors. A federal agency is now examining failures related to the surgical devices. Television network CNBC launched a series addressing complications caused by the da Vinci surgical robot following several ...

Impact of SCOTUS drug case holdings on drug charges in Michigan Article provided by Garton & Vogt, P.C. Visit us at http://www.macombcountycriminallawyer.com/ The Supreme Court of the United States, or SCOTUS, recently issued holdings on two dog sniffing cases. The cases took two different situations into consideration. The first, Florida v. Harris, considered whether a drug-sniffing dog can be used to conduct a search on a vehicle while the second, Florida v. Jardines, answered whether a dog could be used to search the area immediately surrounding a person's ...

White collar crimes: Conviction can lead to imprisonment and hefty fees Article provided by Garton & Vogt, P.C. Visit us at http://www.macombcountycriminallawyer.com/ Long prison sentences are often equated with violent crimes like rape and murder. However, these crimes are not the only ones that can result in years spent behind bars. Non-violent crimes can also lead to years, even decades, spent in prison. Those convicted of crimes within one group of non-violent crimes, called white collar crimes, can find themselves serving prison terms of fifty or more years. Critics ...

Bali, April 2013. Samabe Bali Resort & Villas - soft launching on June 1, 2013 - is the first luxury Bali resort to offer the fresh concept of luxury all-inclusive. All guests at Samabe receive standard benefits called "Limited Privileges", which include daily breakfast; daily free flow of fresh juices, soft drinks, coffee & tea; daily afternoon tea; daily fresh fruit platter; 24-hour butler service, unlimited use of non-motorized water sports and more. Mini bar is refilled daily, and Wi-Fi connection is available in all guest suites or villas and in public ...

Michael Schacker's new book, Global Awakening: New Science and the 21st Century Enlightenment (Inner Traditions, 2013) is the subject of the Online with Andrea Internet radio program Tuesday, May 7, at 4:30 pm PT, and 7:30 pm ET, for two hours at blogtalkradio.com/onlinewithandrea/2013/05/07/global-awakening. Michael Schacker recently suffered a stroke, and will be present for a few minutes to offer thoughts based on 30 years of his intensive research on the history of change. Schacker's life-long colleagues, Stephen Larsen, PhD, award-winning author and Psychology ...

Cherokee Holdings LLC, an engineering firm which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Scalada Holdings, Ltd., (www.scaladaholdings.net) has been asked to submit proposals to solve major ecological problems faced by Norway in its harvesting and production of krill oil. Cherokee was approached for its successful history of providing ecologically sustainable solutions to environmental problems through its combined efforts of joint ventures, management consulting, and technological innovation. Krill oil is made from a species of krill, small crustaceans found in all the world's ...

As a sign of its success and popularity within the community, Wine and Design Wilmington has moved its operations to a larger studio located in Landfall Center at 1319 Military Cutoff Road, Suite JJ between Haverty's Furniture and Figments Art Gallery. The studio is also under new ownership and management and is now under the direction of Claudia Outlaw. Wine and Design is a popular business that began in Raleigh, NC in April 2010 and offers clients an easy and fun approach to painting. The company provides the canvas, cover up, paints, paintbrushes, and corkscrew and ...

For its May 2013 meeting, the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) in Nashville will visit the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Stake Center in Franklin, TN. "RCC's mission is to provide a place where those called to communicate on behalf of their religion can learn and grow," says Rev. Brian Fesler, President of the Nashville chapter, "we want to reach out to others to provide that opportunity to them as well." Nashville's RCC has been reaching out to people of different faith communities for years. In 2009, RCC was invited for a tour ...

Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson of eBroadcastMedia.com, founders of Book Marketing, have announced The Authors Show radio and broadcast schedule for the week of April 29, 2013. The new show schedule is available at the Book Marketing site. For those who hope to sell books on the Internet, the challenge can be daunting. It can be confusing difficult, time consuming and expensive. Book Marketing, branded as 'The Authors Marketing Powerhouse', helps authors overcome these challenges by providing authors and publishers three distinct benefits: * ...

Who:Massage EnvySPA Rockwall and Cici's Pizza Rockwall What: Arthritis Night, to raise funds for the 2013 Dallas Arthritis Walk When: Thursday, May 9, 2013, 5 to 9 PM Where: Cici's Pizza at 479 E. IH-30, Rockwall, TX 75087 How: Ten percent (10%) of all receipts designated toward the Arthritis Night fundraiser will be given to Massage Envy SPA Rockwall to donate to the Arthritis Foundation. Whether dining in or picking up an order, tell Cici's you are participating in Arthritis Night or give your receipt to anyone wearing a Massage Envy shirt. Details:Massage ...

Upon reading a heartfelt note that a father posted on his son's door, author Robert Joseph Greene became inspired to write a novel about the event. A high school reader for ages 14-18, Would You Mind? is a LGBT story about a young boy named Nate who meets and falls in love with a fellow student that he has known since he was 13 years old. Nate's conversation with his new boyfriend about coming out to his family is overheard by Nate's father. To Nate's surprise, a note appears on his door from his father offering support, love, and acceptance of his gay son. When Greene ...

Clean Free Fun host Jacqueline H. Waller, will sit down and talk with Linda Scott, the Founder of LS 1426 Inc on April 30, 6.30 PM EST. Linda, with the help of this interview is expected to share her experience and plans on her "Continuous Love Project" to the listeners. Fans of "Continuous Love Project" and enthusiasts of its activities will able listen the program at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cleanfreefun. Linda Scott ,a highly sought after Image Consultant, will talk about the 4th annual Tea Party of "Continuous Love Project". The event ...

New York designer and artist Debbie Brooks is excited to announce that she has appointed The Brand Liaison to represent Debbie Brooks Designs for licensing and brand extensions. Having an established brand in handbags, jewelry and accessories distributed at high-end retailers such as Neiman Marcus, Henri Bendel's and other fine boutiques, Debbie Brooks is now launching an integrated strategic licensing program for product extensions. Licensees will not only enjoy competitive advantages from the Debbie Brooks brand, but will also be able to utilize her extensive catalog ...

RRD Unlimited is announcing the launch of its marketing branch with it's first eCommerce website thegooglegift.com. The first available product to be launched will be "The Google Gift" for which the website is named. RRD Unlimited is also offering the chance for individuals to become affiliated with the company as affiliates and earn commissions on sales. A mega-launch contest is expected to be held on May 6th, 2013 and last for 12 days. During this time individuals will receive a minimum commission of 75% with increased commissions through higher sales volumes. The ...

Whether it is overcoming their own ailments, running in honor of a friend or family member, promoting a healthy lifestyle or raising money for a cause close to their hearts, each of the thousands of runners at The New Jersey Marathon at the Shore and Long Branch Half Marathon on May 5 has his or her own reason for competing. Each story is inspiring in its own way, and many have shared their experiences with race organizers and other fans. Some of the most poignant stories surround runners who continue to battle disease or other health-related obstacles. Denise DiMarzo, ...

Beth Rosenthal is using her own medical challenges as a springboard for helping others. In 1985, the previously healthy and energetic Beth was diagnosed with a brain stem glioma at the age of 11. Although the tumor was benign, it had to be removed because its location at the brain stem could impair many bodily functions and eventually lead to her death. Her treatments included two craniotomies followed by several weeks of radiation therapy. While these procedures saved Beth's life, they resulted in many permanent side effects that began to manifest during her teenage ...