Behind on your bills? Have a job? Chapter 13 may be for you With the sluggish economy, many Americans are finding that it is hard to keep current on their bills. As a result, many who are employed turn to bankruptcy for relief from their tough financial situation. For many people in such circumstances, Chapter 13 bankruptcy may be the right solution. What is Chapter 13? Chapter 13 bankruptcy, also known as a wage earner's plan, allows debtors with regular income to design a plan to repay all or part of their debts. Under Chapter 13, debtors propose a repayment ...

The Gibney Family Foundation of South Burlington, Vermont, and First Nonprofit Foundation of Chicago, Illinois, jointly awarded grants to VisionServe Alliance of St. Louis, Missouri, to expand the vision rehabilitation workforce and help provide life-changing services to people who are blind or visually impaired. "We are deeply grateful to The Gibney Family Foundation for its generous grant of $75,000 over three years and First Nonprofit Foundation for its challenge grant of $25, 000," said Roxann Mayros, President and CEO of VisionServe Alliance. "These ...

As internet presence becomes perhaps the most important facet of the overall communications strategy of many organizations, Revize is proud to be an industry leader in website development - particularly in the government/municipal arena. In fact, Revize's newest clients include cities of all sizes and from every corner of the country: City of Riverton, WY; City of Springdale, AR; City of Virginia, MN; City of Kimball, NE; and Bruce Township, MI. "Choosing Revize is always a great decision," said Christy Higgins, Sales Executive for Revize. "We are proud ...

Effective immediately, Mr Thomas will work with SVP Thijs Boonen and Yeo to continue the development of the Apollo Acre across India and specifically Tamil Nadu. "We welcome Mr Thomas and his understanding of both the culture and language across South Asia and brings a deep pool of knowledge with him that we are only starting to wrap our heads around," says Yeo. "It has taken over a year to determine whether or not we are on the right path in Sri Lanka, and according to Mr Boonen we are," Yeo explains. "So, together with Mr Boonen, he will enter ...

Ian Ahnfelt-Ronne, Corporate Vice President at Novo Nordisk A/S will give a featured presentation on "Potential Role of IL-20 in the Pathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis" at the 11th Cytokines and Inflammation Conference to be held in San Diego, CA on January 31 - February 1, 2013 by GTC. NNC0109-0012 (a novel, recombinant human monoclonal IgG4 anti-IL-20 antibody) is currently being investigated in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis [RA]. NNC0109-0012 binds to human IL-20 with high affinity, and neutralizes the activity of IL-20 in cell-based assays. NNC0109-0012. ...

The Family Law firm of McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, L.L.P., is pleased to welcome Holly Eckert as an associate in the firm's Dallas office. "Holly is an exceptionally talented attorney whose expertise in Family Law matters will benefit our clients and our firm," says McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing founding partner Mike McCurley. "We are very happy she is joining our team." Ms. Eckert's practice is focused on providing efficient, effective counsel on issues involving divorce, complex property division, modification ...

Dr. Christopher B. Fierro, Chiropractic Physician and Clinton's one and only CBP - trained Chiropractor, announces the launch of his new chiropractic office, Mountain Ridge Chiropractic. The office will feature 'Whole Family Wellness' services and products, including, structural-based corrective chiropractic care, essential nutrient supplementation by Innate Choice, 100% custom-made Foot Levelers Orthotics utilizing the only 3D foot scanner in the area, ChiroFlow water-based pillows, and TRX Suspension and Rip trainers. Come 2013 he plans to roll out his fat-loss and weight-management ...

"Lights. Camera. Cure. - The Hollywood Dance-a-THON" is a high-energy benefit for The Four Diamonds Fund and their fight against pediatric cancer. Last year, the event raised $37,411 for The Four Diamonds Fund, which funds innovative research on childhood cancers. In it's second year, the event is looking to increase attendance, donations, and awareness of the cause. This spirited, music-filled dance party, to be held January 27, 2013 at the Avalon Hollywood from 2pm- 8pm, will be done once again in true Hollywood style, with celebrities and VIP's on the red carpet, ...

On January 1, 2013, USAIG will roll out a new, full-featured workers' compensation insurance package - AeroComp by USAIG - designed specifically to address the needs of aviation operators, including both commercial and business operations. USAIG is a leading provider of insurance to the aviation and aerospace industries. "This new program leverages our 80-plus years of expertise as an insurance underwriter focused exclusively on aviation, as well as 37 years of experience providing industry-leading and well-known aviation workers' compensation programs that have ...

Espronceda Law offers legal services in family, business, and criminal law. We are thrilled to announce our move to a new location, effective January 1, 2013. In order to better serve clients, we are now conveniently located on the eighth floor of the Lincoln Center Building. The newly remodeled offices are found at 7800 I.H. 10 West, Suite 800, San Antonio, TX, 78230. We are within minutes of downtown, with easy on and off access to both I-10 and route 410. Founding member, Jennifer Espronceda, is a respected attorney, noted for her focus on client needs and her dedication ...

Assisted living facilities nationwide are not only struggling to meet state compliance regulations, but are sometimes even sliding backward in their efforts when comparing year-over-year data on common regulatory citations, a recent assessment by the Assisted Living Federation of America shows. What is most surprising about the findings in ALFA's Top 10 Deficiencies 2012 report is that many of the deficiencies cited could have been solved through proper staff training, including the most common one: medication administration. States issue compliance deficiency citations ...

New Franchise Owners to Receive $800 Marketing Bonus through December 31st Expedia CruiseShipCenters - part of Expedia Inc, the largest online travel company in the world, has made it easier for potential franchise owners to make their entrepreneurial dreams come true for 2013 with a signing incentive available until December 31. If prospective Sales Center Franchise Owners complete their franchise documents by December 31, they will receive Expedia CruiseShipCenters' New Franchise Start Up Kit (a $300 value) for free. With posters, "enter-to-win" ballot ...

Para-Plus Translations, Inc. (www.para-plus.com), a global provider of translation and interpretation services, earned a Silver ranking in The Legal Intelligencer's "Best of 2012" Survey, distinguishing the firm as one of the region's premier service providers for the legal profession. The Legal Intelligencer's annual "Best of" survey asks readers to vote for the top providers of products and services to Pennsylvania's legal industry. The survey's results were published in their "Best of 2012" issue on October 23. "We owe our ...

The secret is in the smash and local personalities from Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda Reardon to Real Housewife of Orange County Jeana Keough got a firsthand experience of what makes Smashburger the nation's fastest growing "better burger" restaurant. Recently named by Forbes Magazine as "America's Most Promising Company," Smashburger is bringing its fresh and flavorful approach to Orange County residents with its first two OC locations now open in Aliso Viejo and Mission Viejo. These two locations mark the first of at least 20 Orange County Smashburger locations ...

Irvine-based Haskell & White LLP, one of Southern California's largest independently owned accounting, auditing and tax consulting firms, has been named one of The Orange County Register's Top Workplaces. The Top Workplaces distinction is based on employee feedback gathered in a survey that measures engagement, organizational health and employee satisfaction. "This exceptional honor is a testament to the corporate culture we've built since our founding 25 years ago, which has always focused on valuing and developing the members of our team," said managing ...

BlueCielo ECM Solutions, a leading global software company offering Engineering Data Management (ECM) and Asset Information Management (AIM) solutions, announced today the release of their new cloud-based offering, BlueCielo Meridian Project Portal 2012. The BlueCielo Meridian Project Portal is an extension of BlueCielo's flagship product, BlueCielo Meridian Enterprise. How will the BlueCielo Meridian Project Portal support Owner/Operators of assets as well as contracted project engineers? - The BlueCielo Meridian Project Portal enables project collaboration and ...

Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc. is proud to be among the seven businesses within the 8(a) socioeconomic category who were awarded a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) FirstSource II contract. Under contract number HSHQDC-12-D-00018, the firm's period of performance is September 28, 2012 through September 27, 2019 which includes a five (5) year base period with two (2) one (1)-year option periods. FirstSource II is a DHS-wide, multiple award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle that is mandatory-for-consideration by all DHS components. The ...

Three-day intensive ERP training will be held March 20, 21 and 22 in Denver, CO The world's leading independent enterprise resource planning (ERP) consulting firm, Panorama Consulting Solutions, has opened registration for its spring ERP Boot Camp to be held March 20, 21 and 22 in Denver, Colorado. The event provides the information and expertise necessary to effectively train participants in ERP software selection, ERP implementation, organizational change management and business process management best practices. ERP Boot Camp is led by Eric Kimberling, managing ...

When Scott "Gonzo" Weaver began working for an automotive repair shop over twenty-five years ago, he did not expect all the adventures and misadventures that would ensue. Sharing his stories comes naturally to Gonzo, as his friends call him, and so naturally one day he decided to write some down. With over 50 short stories to share with others, you may laugh so hard you cry! Some of the stories include titles such as: •Cheetos are Crunchy •Your Car Smells Bad - Really Bad •Just a Little Fire With 174 pages of laughs and anecdotes, the Reader ...

Robert Weiss, Artistic Director and CEO of Carolina Ballet (http://www.carolinaballet.com), has announced that Nathan McGaha has been promoted to the position of General Manager of Carolina Ballet beginning Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. McGaha will replace Lisa Jones, who is leaving the company in January. McGaha joined Carolina Ballet as the company's production manager in 2012 after serving as the director of operations at North Carolina Dance Theatre (NCDT) in Charlotte, N.C., under the direction of Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux. In that position, McGaha created and implemented a variety ...

Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina Evan Guthrie Law Firm helped with the American Bar Association American Voter Project roll out at West Ashley High School in Charleston, SC on Friday October 19th 2012. The event was the public service project component of the ABA Young Lawyers Division Fall Meeting held in Charleston, SC in October of 2012. The purpose of the event was to stress the importance of the right to vote to local high school students through education and being active. The event was held in the auditorium of West Ashley High ...

Golden Systems Middle East, a leading distributor of IT products in the Middle East, announced that it has won the 'Best Brand promotion initiative' award from Reseller Middle East at the inaugural Reseller Hot 50 Awards held at the H Hotel, in Dubai. The company was recognized for its strong marketing campaigns and brand promotion initiatives in 2012. Speaking on the achievement, Chantelle Tavid, Marketing Manager, Golden Systems Middle East said, "We are delighted to receive the 'Best Brand promotion initiative' from Reseller Hot 50, which is a testimony of our ...

Escape Velocity Systems (EVS), a Boulder, Colorado based ERP software innovation group announced today the general release of O2 Mobile Warehouse .NET, a warehouse management and barcode software for Sage 500 ERP version 7.4 and above. "Modernizing O2 Mobile Warehouse to our .NET framework provides better user experience with an improved look and feel. This technology upgrade provides more sophisticated tools to personalize the software to better meet our customers' specific needs," states Evan Garber, president of EVS. EVS is also offering a package for ...

StillPoint Capital, the largest independent FINRA registered broker dealer platform in the U.S., today announced that Travel and Hospitality Investment Banker John S Rovani has joined his specialty practice with StillPoint Capital as a registered affiliate. Rovani was previously Senior Managing Director of a leading global travel, hospitality, retail and foodservice investment banking practice. The announcement was made on the heels of a round of recent professional successes by Rovani, which included being recognized as a "Dealmaker of the Year" finalist ...

Corporate Finance Associates, an international investment banking services firm providing merger and acquisition, business valuation, capital resource and financial advisory services, announced that it was the advisor to Reedy Industries, Inc. in its acquisition of Monroe Mechanical, Inc. Established in 1968, Reedy Industries is a third-generation family-owned collection of companies providing commercial and industrial mechanical services, food equipment repair, and food equipment parts distribution. For nearly a century the Reedy name has been the standard bearer for ...