Volunteers worldwide will be participating in various efforts to clean-up our oceans and wetlands and address other global environmental issues in celebration of International Coastal Clean-Up Day and Clean-Up the World Weekend, which coincide this weekend. Staff at Vermont Woods Studios support every effort being made over the next few days and would like for people to remember that there are many ways to practice environmental preservation every day. Vermont Woods Studios is not only a leader in the online retailing of fine, American-made furniture, but they are also ...

Automatic Stay in Bankruptcy One of the most important protections bankruptcy offers is that of the automatic stay which stops most collection actions against the person who filed bankruptcy; known as the Debtor. Congress intended the stay to give the Debtor "breathing room," from the stress caused by being hounded by debt collectors and worrying about possibly losing a home or other basic necessities. The stay also gives the trustee time to review the Debtor's financial situation and to distribute assets to creditors in order of priority. People considering ...

Dividing Property During Divorce in California Along with resolving issues of child custody, one of the most complicated aspects of divorce for many couples is deciding how to divide their shared property, such as the family home, bank accounts, investments and retirement plans. In the midst of the emotional and financial turmoil that divorce can bring, divorcing spouses may find it helpful to have a basic understanding of how the California courts deal with the difficult issue of property division. California Property Division Law California divorce law follows ...

Rollover Accidents in Large Vehicles Have High Fatality Rate Rollover car crashes are the deadliest type of car accident. According to an article in the Accident Reconstruction Journal, rollover accidents cause one-third of all fatalities in the U.S. Approximately 50 percent of rollovers in passenger trucks and SUVs involve a fatality; for commercial trucks the rate increases to 60 percent. In an attempt to curb these deadly accidents among commercial trucks and buses, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed a first-ever federal safety standard ...

Maryland Foreclosure Rate Spikes More Than 25 Percent Maryland foreclosure rates have spiked by 26.5 percent since the end of 2011, according to a recent report from foreclosure listing firm RealtyTrac. The news is not all bad, however: Despite the increase in recent months, Maryland foreclosures are still down 8.3 percent from this time last year. Along with Maryland, 29 other states have also experienced a decline in foreclosure rates over the past year. Currently, one in every 291 Maryland homes is in some stage of foreclosure. In some cases, Maryland homeowners ...

Social Security Disability Benefits for Wounded Veterans If you are a wounded military veteran and are unable to work because of your injury, you may be eligible for expedited claims processing that can help you receive Social Security disability benefits more quickly. Because Social Security disability benefits are different from the benefits available through the Department of Veterans Affairs, you must fill out a separate application to receive disability benefits from Social Security. Who is Eligible? Expedited processing is available for members of the U.S. ...

Managing Your Finances Before, During and After Divorce The emotional aspects of divorce can overwhelm the importance of financial planning when facing the dissolution of a marriage. However, by beginning from the start to consider the financial aspects and consequences of divorce, a soon-to-be ex-spouse can ease the transition to single life and even reduce the emotional stress associated with divorce. At the Beginning As soon as a spouse files for divorce (or before the filing, if possible), each spouse should begin to think about their finances. The most important ...

Alimak Hek have just completed installation of a permanent refurbished lift at the new 40 metre landmark sculpture at Danes Yard, part of the Strand East site close to the Olympic Park at Stratford, London E15 that complements the philosophy of sustainability that underlines the whole Strand East development. The stunning self-supporting hyperboloid sculpture is made from a lattice of glulam (glued laminated) PEFC certified Siberian Larch laths supported by a series of steel rings. The structure is illuminated at night by over 600 low energy LED lights which can be programmed ...

Atlas Composites, who this year celebrate 15 years at the forefront of UK Composites manufacturing, hope to be celebrating again on the 28th September after being nominated in two categories for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce Best Business Awards 2012. The awards, aimed at recognising and rewarding the achievements of successful local firms and business leaders, are split into nine different categories and will be presented at two gala black tie awards dinners. Atlas Composites, who manufacture composite aerospace components, have been shortlisted ...

Musik and Film Inc, one of the leading Indie labels in the world, is proud to announce the exclusive signing of Adrianna Freeman to Musik and Film Records and Musik Radio Promotions. "The caged bird sings with a fearful trill of things unknown but longed for still and his tune is heard on the distant hill for the caged bird sings of freedom" -Maya Angelou In the heart of every great country singer is a strain. A lulling, low, deep earth rooted lullaby unique to that artist. This song cannot be mistaken for any other song or tune or genre, it is a Country ...

Math and music aficionado Dolly Shueh was recently named adjunct professor of mathematics for Wexford University online. The 100 percent online Wexford University offers a variety of associates through doctoral degrees in health, fitness, exercise and nutrition. Shueh is currently a high school math teacher in Orange County; she began her teaching career as a music instructor and tutor while earning her bachelor's degree in Music Education at UCLA. She later completed a master's in Educational Technology and Instructional Design as well as her teaching credentials at ...

Since taking over the reigns at Bioceutica, Candace Keefe has worked night and day with respected compensation plan architects to develop an industry leading reward package. "I made it my priority after joining Bioceutica to deconstruct and reconstruct the present compensation plan," said Candace Keefe. "It is paramount that any effort is rewarded and that there is clarity and simplicity with our new plan." Bioceutica's Custom Essentials product range continues to be central to the company's success however there is so much more the company wishes ...

Miles Redd of the New York Times spotted Christopher Flach's "portait of a man" in Gerald Bland's Upper East Side Studio. About Christopher Christopher was born in New York City, he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts, from Marietta College and a Phd in Psychology from Sayrbook Institute in San Francisco, California. After co-founding Martha Angus Inc. and Angus Caravelli Inc., he relocated to New York City, where he is currently based. Christopher's work has been exhibited in galleries, and museums aside artists as Donald Baechler, Ed Ruscha, Kiki Smith, John ...

Orlando Eviction Attorney Edward S Meiner announces the launch of a new website at www.allevictions.com. The new site provides pertinent information in the event that visitors need legal assistance with the real estate eviction process. Ed Meiner values the legal process and provides clients with a complimentary consultation and review of Three (3) Day Eviction Notices. "Our new site better showcases my practice's expertise in the area of landlord and tenant law." said Ed Meiner, Attorney at Law. "In addition to my legal background, as the owner of various ...

Dr. Thomas Weigel, Hazel Park cosmetic dentist, is glad that his practice is dedicating a page on his website to patient education. The patient education library is offered to help give Dr. Weigel's patients the knowledge necessary to maintain healthy teeth and gums. "I'm excited that our website highlights patient education. I have always believed that that the more educated a patient is, the better chance they have of keeping their mouth healthy. I hope that many of our patients will take some time to look through the patient education library on our site and ...

Dr. Robert Madden, Littleton, CO dentist, is highlighting online new patient services as a part of his practice's website. He hopes the new patient services will make it simple and easy for patients to learn about and find his practice in Littleton. "I am excited to be making it easy for new patients to learn about our practice with these services on our website. I believe we offer a great level of service here and that any potential new patients will be more than satisfied with their experience here. I look forward to treating any new patients that decide to come ...

Join the expert instructors at BMGI on Oct. 10 in St. Louis for the Strategy Execution Workshop. Find out how strategic thinking, planning and execution tie together--and how you can translate your strategy into action. Most organizations struggle at installing and maintaining the management systems required to translate strategy into action--effectively, repeatedly and measurably. This one-day workshop focuses on strategic thinking and planning, and on how to use the seven-step hoshin planning process to ensure strategic objectives are translated into actionable and ...

Seriously injured or ill patients who receive treatment in an emergency room or other urgent care facility must be diagnosed quickly and capably to arrest a critical health problem. Misdiagnosis, surgical mistakes and other medical errors by first responders and ER doctors can waste precious moments and an opportunity to improve a patient's condition. Medical malpractice claims are an important option for families who have lost a loved one or people who suffered injuries due to urgent care negligence. However, a bill currently before the Ohio Assembly would provide immunity ...

Hospitals and clinics must maintain accurate and readily accessible medical records to ensure proper treatment of patients. Prescription and diagnosis mistakes caused by substandard record keeping are an all-too-common form of medical malpractice, and facilities that confuse patient records or make other mistakes deserve to be held accountable when those errors cause harm or lead to a wrongful death. Health care information technology systems have developed rapidly in recent decades not only to improve performance and enhance safety, but also to reduce the costs of delivering ...

According to a new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) policy, certain commercial operators now face strict requirements when applying for or updating their operating authority registration. The FMCSA now reviews and evaluates the ability and willingness of motor carriers, brokers and freight forwarders to follow applicable laws and regulations. This policy impacts commercial trucking safety by making it difficult for operators failing to meet its new performance factors to gain or maintain their registration. Hopefully, this policy will make the roads ...

Workers' compensation rates in New York were decreased for the first time this year since 2008. In July, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the lower workers' compensation premiums as a final measure to implement reforms from a law passed in 2007. Earlier in 2012, other changes were also implemented from the 2007 workers' compensation reforms including instituting treatment guidelines and benefit caps. The goal of these changes is to improve the New York workers' compensation system for both employers and claimants. Debate About Workers' Comp Premiums The Workers' Compensation ...

School is back in session now, and parents around the state are breathing a sigh of relief. The sigh is likely much more pronounced for parents who dealt not only with their children's at-home rambunctiousness during the summer months, but also with custody and parenting plan disputes brought about when custodial or non-custodial parents want to take a vacation with the children. Since the kids are back in school now, there is less need for parents seeking to make modifications for lengthy intrastate, interstate or international vacations, but smaller trips -- like those ...

In Illinois, as in all states, people die every year in motor vehicle, construction and workplace accidents that are caused by others. Illinois allows the families of those killed in these accidents to recover damages for the wrongful death of their loved ones. What Is Wrongful Death and Who Is Eligible to Sue for Damages? Illinois law defines wrongful death as a death caused by a wrongful act, neglect or default that would have allowed the deceased to recover damages for his or her injuries in a personal injury lawsuit had he or she survived. Wrongful death lawsuits ...

Working parents sometimes find it difficult to attend all of their children's activities such as school conferences or school plays because of career demands. The demands can be especially high when the new school year starts in September: curriculum night, parent-teacher conferences, etc. Unfortunately your job can sometimes be less than flexible. A few Michigan legislators are considering a fix: a proposed law that would allow working parents to have the option of taking time off from work to attend their children's school activities, without the fear of retaliation. ...

A landmark ruling by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) activists and equal rights advocates around the country breathing a sigh of relief. The EEOC declared in an April decision that transgender people are protected against workplace discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Why Is This Decision Important? A series of federal court cases in the 1980s expressly disavowed gender discrimination claims of transgendered people. Since that time, advocacy groups like the Transgender ...