Former athletes tend to be higher paid in business due to their self-confidence and competitive nature. Playing sports in school leads to them choosing jobs that pay more money when compared to their peers who did not play sport. Mahon Enterprises agree with James Shulman, author of The Game of Life: College Sport and Educational Values, who states former athletes strive to progress further than the average person. Former American President Ronald Regan was once quote as saying "the values that sports instill remain with us, they become part of us; influencing for ...

With the launch of the NewBuy scheme for first-time and buyers with existing homes in March 2012 and the extension of the FirstBuy scheme for first-time buyers, it is hoped that a greater volume of buyers will be able to buy new build homes. However, the challenges with obtaining mortgages from bank lenders and also in raising hefty deposits have left the property market stagnant with few buyers. This has meant that developers have had to drop prices for their new homes for sale in line with market conditions and the lack of house buyers. The only three areas in ...

Wokingham (RG41), a market town situated 33 miles west of central London, with a population of over 30,000 has moved to the top of this year's list as a result of excellent Key Stage 2 school scores, childcare provision and earnings prospects - RG41 is one of three postcodes in Berkshire's M4 corridor which feature in the top 20 - Devon also features prominently, with four of the top twenty postcodes located in the largely rural county - New online tool allows parents to search for their ideal postcode location at www.familyinvestments.co.uk/hotspots Today, ...

ASI (Administrative Systems Inc), the leading provider of retirement plan benefit disbursements, tax reporting, document printing and other related services, announced that they recently led a discussion at the Trust User Group's 33rd National Education Conference focusing on the changing landscape of state taxation and withholding. The session was spearheaded by Suzanne Lytle, an ASI tax expert, who has over 12 years of payment disbursements and retirement taxation experience and holds a Masters in Taxation. Ms. Lytle presented to TUG attendees the current trends that ...

According to a recent article from Fox Business, a majority of small businesses in America are reporting financial troubles in relation to cash crunches. The information, gathered from a Citigroup, Inc. survey, reveals that "about half of U.S. small business owners last month indicated they experienced a sudden cash crunch in the past year, despite slightly better business conditions." Another trend of payment leniency reveals that some financial decisions may be further impacting the limited cash flow. The article states, that roughly 78 percent of survey respondents ...

According to a recent article from ZDNet, "SAP has introduced a new method designed to offer real-time insight and 'break down barriers' to understanding user engagement with an on-demand approach." ZDNet reveals that the announcement was made during the SAP BusinessObjects User Conference in Orlando, Florida, held last week. It states, "the SAP Enterprise Performance Management OnDemand platform is built upon the SAP HANA application cloud as well as other mobile and in memory solutions to offer real-time insights from anywhere for the purpose of being able ...

The Washington Post recently published an article spotlighting the value of prefabricated homes. While many important points were made, including the high degree of quality that such homes offer to buyers, one of the most pressing matters discussed in the article is the relatively low environmental impact that prefabricated properties have. In fact, this field within the construction industry is known for its ability to provide an avenue to homeownership that decreases the environmental impact of the construction process. Homes by Vanderbuilt, a leading prefabricated modular ...

An article in the Huffington Post reports the state of Virginia and the U.S. Department of Education have agreed to modify the state's standards for testing. The agreement comes after Virginia came under fire for a number of unfair academic achievement standards. The announcement warranted comment from the co-founders of York Prep, a preparatory school for New York City students in grades six through 12. In the piece, the Huffington Post asserts the U.S. Department of Education presently allows schools to set academic standards according to the baselines set for differing ...

According to a recent survey from The American College, small business owners are, generally speaking, better at gearing up for a new endeavor than they are at winding one down. The new data finds that many small business owners are so devoted to growing and expanding their companies that they fail to put the proper planning into their own retirement--a sobering reality that has won a comment from World Financial Group. World Financial Group, or WFG, is a company that provides retirement planning services to individuals all over North America, including countless small ...

Transparensee Systems, Inc., a leading enterprise search software company, and Daigger , a leader in laboratory equipment and supplies distribution, collaborated in Daigger's recent re-launch of their new e-commerce site with intuitive and streamlined search capabilities. Daigger's goals for the new website included a more intuitive search experience across tens of thousands products, brands, and product categories. Those goals have been met using Transparensee's Discovery Search Engine technology. The search functionality offers suggestions and recommendations to closely ...

Doors open early this season, with a Patron Preview Event to our returning patrons on September 28th and 29th. While this event is open to the public, a coupon will be emailed to those patrons who have used our on-line ticketing service in the past. The masters of horror that make up the design crew headed by Scott Kolling have once again re-envisioned the haunting experience within the walls of their lair of terror. Entire sections of the haunt have gone through massive redesign, ensuring that the experience feels new and fresh every year. Considering Scott's team has ...

Dr. Michael Fernandez, Virginia Beach dentist, is excited to be providing a variety of educational resources as a part of his practice's dental website. He hopes the information will help provide his patients with the knowledge necessary for them to maintain healthy teeth and gums. "I'm glad that our practice is providing educational information on our website. I believe that the more educated a patient is, the better chance they have of maintaining a healthy mouth. I hope that many of our patients will take some time to look through our educational information ...

Dr. Hugh Rosenblatt, Boynton Beach, FL dentist, is happy to be offering an easy to use online appointment request form on his practice's website. He hopes the easy to use form will help encourage his patients to schedule appointments at his practice. "I'm excited that our practice is able to make online appointment requesting easy with this service. We always strive to offer the most convenient service to our patients as possible and this is a good example of that. I hope that many of our patients will use our online form to request appointments through our website," ...

WinADay Casino's new Fluffy Paws video slot game has fans of Japanese-ish, Pokemon-style animation falling in love with the game's three cuddly pets: Bunny, Kitty and Puppy. Slots players enjoy choosing their bonus opportunities by choosing a pet to play along with them. Fluffy Paws is another one-of-a-kind slots game available only at WinADay. Fluffy Paws is a 5 reel video slot machine game with 25 paylines. Players pick the Bunny, Kitty or Puppy as their pet to get various bonus features during the game. Players can switch pets anytime during play but will soon develop ...

Dr. E. Peter Sabonghy, a renowned orthopedic surgeon in Houston, Texas proudly announces the launch of a new website containing information about common sports related injuries and the procedures used to treat them. It is Dr. Sabonghy's mission to provide excellent, compassionate care to individuals with musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. To accomplish this goal, he established OneSabo with a philosophy that integrates the science behind advanced orthopedic surgery with the art of healing. This patient-focused approach enables each individual to resume a typical, ...

Because the incidence of heart disease remains a significant health concern in the United States, it has become vitally important for healthcare professionals and first responders to understand the impact this deadly disease has on the delivery of emergency care. To help these professionals stay updated on heart disease information and statistics, Health Education Solutions (HES), a leading provider of online healthcare certification courses, today released a Heart Disease Facts special section. This series of educational articles is available in HES' research library at ...

It's summer all year round at Sun Vegas Casino and this October, things are sizzling with birthday celebrations. This respected casino has been around the block for 10 years and has earned itself the reputation of being one of the best and most reputable casinos online, bringing big smiles and full pockets to many. This October, they are celebrating their birthday in style and awarding players with a gift of an additional 10 Free Spins on the slot, Break Da Bank Again. Sun Vegas Casino is renowned for giving their players more than they expected, and with the festivities ...

The Rainbow Connection Tournament is a weekly tournament that runs from Monday to Sunday, in the Bistro Bar online bingo room and the Abbey Road bingo room. At the end of a 75 ball bingo game and after each full house in the 90 ball game, the colour of a player's best card will determine his points. The plan is only one player in each colour will get the bonus. Suppose a player's best card is purple and the player gets the most number of cards here, that player will receive 30 Bingo Bonus. Another player who has won the highest points in green will receive 20BB. Likewise ...

When a divorce is looming in your life, many things are probably running through your head. One of the most important things you may be considering is your ability to manage finances as a single person. If you are involved in a divorce, you'll undoubtedly undergo financial changes after the marriage ends. This increases the need for solid financial preparation. Yet, while making good financial plans can seem daunting, thinking things through carefully can not only put you on better footing after your marriage ends: it can also build your confidence and allow you to focus ...

While opposite-sex, married couples enjoy many protections under state and federal law, unmarried couples of the same and opposite sex are unable to access such benefits. Fortunately, domestic partners have one powerful legal option that can help protect the assets each partner brings to the relationship: preregistration agreements. What Is a Preregistration Agreement? A preregistration agreement is similar to a prenuptial agreement used by opposite-sex, married couples. Preregistration agreements are legal documents that outline what happens to the couple's property ...

Authorities are still trying to discover how a rogue chemist in a state drug lab affected evidence in thousands of criminal cases. The drug testing laboratory in Jamaica Plain has been shut down pending an investigation into procedural breaches that may lead to a number of drug crime convictions in Massachusetts being thrown out. According to a boston.com report, an investigation in 2011 by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health revealed a number of "inconsistencies" in the chemist's work. The state police conducted their own audit during the summer ...

The spinal cord is one of the most important parts of our bodies. An injury to the spinal cord is often life changing and confusing. The spinal cord is the largest nerve in our bodies; it carries messages between the rest of the body and the brain, which is why paralysis is one of the main risks of a spinal-cord injury. The spinal cord is protected by the vertebrae, but after some injuries this protection is lost. Common Causes of Spinal-Cord Injuries More than 40 percent of new spinal-cord injuries each year are from car accidents. For older adults, falls are common ...

This September, a Waller County man died after his pick-up truck rolled onto railway tracks in front of an upcoming train. While an investigation of the crash is ongoing, the event prompts a discussion about Texas railway crossing safety. Tragedy on Waller County Train Tracks The fatal motor vehicle crash occurred in early September. A Waller County man died when a train collided with his pick-up truck. The train sounded its horn as the pick-up truck rolled onto the tracks in front of it. Unfortunately, the train was unable to stop in time. Train-versus-car accidents ...

The moments after a car accident can be jarring. You may be wondering what just happened, whether you are going to be okay and how you are going to get back home. In the midst of your concerns, you may not be sure if your insurance company will be there to help pick up the pieces as you recover from injuries or repair your vehicle. After all, insurance companies are in business to make money, and they may not always have your best interests at heart. Because of this, there are several tips to consider in dealing with insurers if you are involved in an accident. Take ...

An investigation by the New York Times has made public the fact that several of the city's hospitals do not have medical malpractice insurance, creating a dangerous situation for both the hospital and patients. Unfortunately, hospitals in other parts of the country are also forgoing medical malpractice coverage, including poor, underserved areas such as Philadelphia, Chicago and Miami-Dade Counties. It is possible that some of Missouri's hospitals may also have made or will make the same choice to cut costs. Hospitals Forgoing Medical Malpractice Insurance Medical ...