Morris Kaye & Sons Furs is pleased to announce their annual December toy drive was a huge success. The goal of the toy drive is to collect toys for the children who will be spending Christmas in the Methodist Children's Hospital, particularly those in the HOTS wing, which stands for hematology, oncology, transplant and support. All the toys and money donated through the drive were given to this area of the hospital to help the patients enjoy the holiday season despite their illnesses. This year, the toy drive managed to collect two full car loads of gifts to distribute ...

William Peace University (http://www.peace.edu), a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced that Rebecca B. Leggett, director of visitor services, has been appointed to Wake County Community Foundation's board of directors. A charitable and nonprofit organization which stands as an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF), the Wake County Community Foundation works alongside more than 650 community partners in an effort to transform the United States and its neighborhoods through the power of philanthropy. Leggett will serve ...

Fairfield Harbour (www.fhpoa.com), a residential boating and golf community located 15 minutes from historic New Bern, has announced the community's Yacht Club has raised nearly 3,000 pounds of food and $400 in monetary donations to benefit the Religious Communities Services. A community-based organization founded in 1982, Religious Communities Services actively works to unify local religious organizations in their commitment to minister to the basic and emergency needs of individuals and families in the New Bern area through various forms of assistance and support. QUOTES: "A ...

The Council of American States in Europe (C.A.S.E) currently has an active membership of 16 U.S. states with full time offices in different European countries, which can assist SME's and larger companies with all aspects of starting-up and expanding business into the United States. C.A.S.E. services are free and confidential, and with over forty years' experience and an international team in your area it could not be easier doing business in the United States. The Council of American States in Europe can help you source all necessary start-up information, identify ...

Dan Fields, AIA and principal of BJAC Raleigh, pa (http://www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional architectural and design services to healthcare, education, municipal and research clients, has announced that the East Carolina School (ECU) of Dental Medicine, Ledyard E. Ross Hall has been awarded the Eagle Award for Excellence in Construction in the $25 million to $50 million category by the Carolinas Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC). Award recipients were honored on Nov. 15 at the 11th Annual Excellence in Construction Awards ...

Hill, Chesson & Woody (HCW) (http://www.hcwbenefits.com), a health and welfare benefits brokerage and consulting firm that designs, manages and implements employee benefit programs, has announced that the firm has named Joshua King as the company's underwriting risk analyst. In this position, King will be responsible for guiding clients and staff in claims tracking and renewal analyses to keep clients informed on their progress periodically and help set expectations for the upcoming renewal. Prior to joining HCW, King served as an underwriter for Seibels Insurance ...

Most young adult (YA) books can be improved simply by following certain rules, industry experts suggest. "Past generations that grew up with the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew would hardly recognize--and would probably be shocked by--today's young adult fiction," says L.A. Miller, author of the science-fiction and fantasy YA book series the Quests of Shadowind, which includes "Sky Shifter," "The Grounding Stone," and "Veil." "The world of young adult fiction has completely and inalterably changed. It's become much more diverse, ...

For over 80 years Bowco Laboratories has been helping their New Jersey neighbors with quality pest control service related to termites, bed bugs, carpenter ants, stink bugs, fleas, wasps and various other insects. In addition they also provide pest and animal control services for mice, rodents, squirrels, raccoons and birds just to mention a few. Angie's List recently awarded Bowco Labs with their 2012 "Super Service Award". Less than five percent of all Angie's List businesses are awarded this honor and in this crazy hustle and bustle world it's comforting ...

Stay Home Care Solutions offers pick-up, stand-by, drop-off of patients to the hospital/clinic for doctor apts., pickup medications, go to beauty salon, and etc. We will even wait for them. The charges are $50 for pickup and drop-off, $2.00 mile, and $15 per hour for driver's waiting time. Out medical transportation van is spacious with wheelchair capability. We are also insured and bonded. (619) 425-2273 Licenses number: 200209962 Website: http://www.stayhomecaresolutions.com ...

Mortgage professionals may experience problems when trying to locate good mortgage leads for their direct marketing efforts regarding reverse mortgages. A marketing plan may be in place, but without a list of potential clients, it can prove to be difficult launching the plan. Premier Data Direct now offers helpful database options of mortgage leads to provide professionals with ideal candidates for reverse mortgages Two primary lists of mortgage leads from Premier Data Direct may be helpful to mortgage professionals. New Mover Lists feature verified phone numbers and ...

UK personal training specialists MotivatePT have reported record levels of demand for personal training services in Manchester - a city that has become known for its health conscious attitude over the last few years. Yet less than a decade ago trying to find a personal trainer in Manchester may have proved a difficult task, as Manchester had the rather ignominious accolade of being named the UK's fattest city by the Daily Mail. In a national survey of health indicators, Manchester was highlighted as a city that took little interest in exercise and wellbeing, with a ...

Divorce is a stressful time in a person's life and it can make a person not think very clearly when making decisions. However, going through a divorce forces people to make serious financial choices at a time when they might not be at their best. Many people make financial mistakes that come back to haunt them after divorce. People can avoid these mistakes by taking a few simple precautions. Lacking information In many families, it is not uncommon for one of the spouses to handle the family's finances. In such cases, it is easy for the spouse who deals with the money ...

Increasingly, couples in California are looking for ways to streamline the divorce process and save some money. With divorce litigation being as contentious and as costly as it is, divorcing couples can often benefit significantly from trying to resolve their conflicts out of court. Many people avoid mediation because they believe that it is only for couples who already agree on how to conduct their divorce. This isn't true. Mediation is all about conflict resolution. However, instead of the adversarial model that is prevalent in divorce courts, mediators use a collaborative ...

With the holidays just behind us, many drivers in Illinois and across the country are enjoying the new gadgets they received as presents. For many Americans, this will include a new cellphone, equipped with all of the currently popular features, including GPS technology and the ability to surf the Internet from any location. While these devices serve many purposes and have a wide array of benefits, when used inappropriately, they can also have disastrous consequences, including dangerous motor vehicle accidents. Nevertheless, a new study from the Alliance of Automobile ...

Traumatic brain injuries can happen for any number of reasons. A lot of attention gets paid to TBIs in veterans and athletes, but it is just as likely that a serious brain injury could result from an everyday accident. A car accident, a slip and fall on an icy sidewalk or a fall in a nursing home can all result in TBI if the victim suffers a blow to the head. It is important to take brain injuries seriously. Traumatic brain injuries can have long-lasting consequences, even if the injury doesn't appear to be severe at the time of the accident. The risk is even worse for ...

If you find yourself having trouble paying your bills, you are not alone. The economic slowdown of recent years has put you in the same position as millions of Americans. Despite this fact, you may be thinking what your debt-relief options are. The answer depends on your particular situation, but for many, bankruptcy is the best choice. Benefits and limitations of bankruptcy Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding that allows people in debt to get a fresh financial start. Some of the things that bankruptcy can do for you are: - Stop your creditors' harassing phone calls - ...

Truck accidents frequently cause death and serious injuries to occupants of passenger vehicles. The speed of the trucks as well as the size of the vehicles makes it difficult for truck drivers to make quick moves to avoid potential accidents. Often, when an accident happens, the smaller cars and trucks absorb the complete impact of the crash. While many laws and design improvements have reduced the number of serious trucking accidents, officials have been trying to find ways to eliminate accidents completely. Much of the attention has been focused on truck drivers, and ...

Anyone can be charged with a crime; however, we never expect those who protect the law to be suspected of the very crimes they are supposed to enforce. Nevertheless, in December 2012, a Sanford drunk driving investigator was forced to take a field sobriety test after troopers say he drove the wrong way on a road for several minutes and left the scene of an accident. According to reports, Sanford officers caught the police officer after he hit another car and subsequently drove off in his vehicle. The Sanford officers followed the suspect for at least 20 minutes as he ...

Four veterans were killed and 16 more were injured in a Texas train wreck in November. Veterans and their families were participating in a parade intended to honor wounded veterans for their military service. The flatbed truck upon which they were riding was driven onto a railroad crossing and a fast-moving train crashed into the truck, causing the fatalities and numerous injuries. Veterans and families bring lawsuit Two couples on the truck at the time of the accident brought a lawsuit against the railroad company and the company that provided the truck. The lawsuit ...

After the Social Security Administration awards disability benefits to a person, the SSA periodically reviews the recipient's medical condition to see whether he or she still meets the SSA's definition of disabled and qualifies for benefits. People should be aware of what occurs during a disability review and how it could impact their benefits. How often does the SSA review disability? When the SSA makes an initial disability benefit award, it places the benefit recipient in one of three categories for review, based on the severity of the recipient's condition: - ...

If you file for bankruptcy, this financial event can remain on your credit report for approximately 10 years. The process will create a dip in your credit score, making it difficult to secure loans for big-ticket items such as a home or car. Furthermore, if you do obtain a loan, the interest rate could be significant. The good news is that you can take strategic steps to raise your credit score after bankruptcy. Working your way through the process will increase the likelihood of obtaining big loans within just a couple of years. Creditors know that a recent bankruptcy ...

Sex discrimination can happen to anyone and can happen anywhere, including at high executive levels and in professions requiring substantial education. A real life example One real life example comes from a lawsuit recently filed alleging sex discrimination. The plaintiff is a woman who began working for a well-known venture capital firm in the mid-2000s. The woman has degrees in engineering, law and business and claimed to be a perfect fit for the firm. A year or so after working as a junior partner, she had an intimate relationship with a colleague. When she ended ...

These days, it is nearly impossible to leave college without having taken out some student loans. Unfortunately, given the job market, finding a job to pay back those loans can seem like an equally daunting task. The federal government is considering a change to the student loan repayment system, hoping that the move could reduce default rates while improving fairness in the system. The proposal, which is modeled after the loan repayment system in the United Kingdom, would make automatic withdrawals from borrowers' paychecks. Loan payments would be tied to borrowers' ...

In Wisconsin, patrolling officers have seen a sharp increase in the number of people "huffing" and driving. Huffing involves the inhaling of hazardous contents of a spray can to get high. While the law is still evolving to include this practice in standardized vehicle codes, to date, huffing can be a form of reckless driving, which endangers other motorists on the road. Huffing and car accident cases In recent months, Oshkosh Police responded to two traffic crashes involving drivers suspected of huffing hazardous substances. In November 2012, police received ...

Texting while driving is against the law in Georgia. However, according to data published recently in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the prohibition may not be doing much to keep motorists safe. This is because law enforcement officials rarely punish drivers for violating the anti-texting law. The law went into effect on July 1, 2010. Since then, data from the Department of Driver Services shows that only 1,281 drivers have been convicted of texting while driving -- an average of less than 50 per month. The State Patrol says that its troopers only cite an average ...