An investigation by the Miami-Herald found that Florida's Agency for Healthcare Administration has continued to award assisting living facilities Medicaid funds despite repeated instances of abuse and neglect of residents. The state of Florida gives the agency the power to withdraw or suspend Medicaid funding to assisted living facilities that fail to pass inspections or that have documented instances of abuse or neglect. Often, Medicaid funds mean the difference between survival and closing up shop for assisted living facilities, which rely on Medicaid money to fund ...

No matter how acrimonious a divorce is, when it comes to taking care of the needs of children, cooler heads must prevail. In order to successfully co-parent with your ex, you do not have to be best friends, but you do have to work together to give your child the care that he or she deserves. How to co-parent successfully The following tips can help you to successfully work as a team with your ex in order to care for your child following divorce. Proximity. Although it is not always possible, and jobs can sometimes move us far away from home, do your best to keep ...

Nevada couples know what a painful and emotional experience a divorce is. If children are involved, child support complicates the situation even further. Child support in Nevada Child support is a financial contribution by one parent to help support his or her child. In Nevada, child support is required until the child is emancipated. The normal emancipation age is 18, although if a child is still in high school emancipation may not occur until age 19. The main factor when determining custody is the best interest of the child. Joint physical custody is granted ...

Trusts are popular estate planning tools that were once used primarily to pass assets down through generations. Since this tool can reduce the fees and taxes associated with transferring money, some choose to use trusts as a way to better manage their financial portfolio. In recent years, the benefits associated with trusts have expanded. One primary example involves the shift society has made toward litigation. As litigation has increased in popularity, trusts have evolved to offer an effective form of asset protection. Asset protection planning is designed to help ...

In these tough economic times the power of the purse is as strong as ever. Federal highway dollars are once again being used to persuade every state to adopt tougher drinking and driving laws. In the early 1980s, the National Minimum Drinking Age Act was passed, and the law tied federal highway money to the establishment of age 21 as the legal drinking age in all 50 states. If individual states failed to change the drinking age in their state to 21, Congress withheld a percentage of federal highway money. Today, the carrot of highway money is in use again as the National ...

Parents, you've all seen it before -- your teenager glued to his or her cellphone at the dining room table, in front of the TV, while walking down the street. It seems the opportunities for cellphone use are endless. Have you ever considered, however, whether your teen also uses his or her cellphone while behind the wheel? While many parents may assume their children would never engage in such risky behavior when driving, the results of a government survey indicated it is more common than you might imagine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted the ...

The Federal Reserve recently released a report showing that Americans owe over 470 billion dollars in federal student loans. Unfortunately, many financial experts predict that this number is deceivingly low and estimate the actual federal student loan debt to be closer to 840 billion dollars. They argue the discrepancy is due to the fact that the report does not include federal loans issued by borrowers other than the Department of Education. This massive amount of debt is connected to continued tuition increases during tough economic times. Parents and students are ...

Trusts can offer a wide array of financial protections. In addition to easing the transfer of assets and allowing a great level of control over which taxes are applied to transfers, using a trust as part of an estate plan can also protect assets from creditors. In addition to these benefits, a trust can also offer the creator ease of mind by providing financial assistance to minor children or family members who may not be experienced with asset management. These advantages make the use of a trust beneficial for many individuals. Setting Up a Trust Before establishing ...

With the recent lawsuit filed by former football players against the NFL and an increasing number of soldiers returning from deployment with these serious injuries, traumatic brain injuries have become a medical issue familiar to most Americans. Despite the increasing frequency of these types of injuries, however, properly diagnosing and consequently treating the damage caused is a challenge. Until recently, the scans used to show brain damage have not been as high tech as might be expected. A new test, referred to as high-definition fiber tracking, is providing physicians ...

An estimated 60 percent of U.S. homes are overvalued for tax purposes, according to the National Taxpayers Union. Because property taxes are based primarily on the value of a home, it follows that most homeowners end up paying more than they should on their property taxes. Surprisingly, the NTU estimates that only 2 percent of homeowners appeal their property taxes -- but a majority of those who do appeal win at least a partial victory, ABC News reported. A number of factors go into assessing the value of a home for tax purposes, including: -Home size -Lot size ...

When patients enter a New Mexico hospital for surgery, they rely on their surgeons and the rest of the medical staff to see them through safely. What many people do not realize is that even skilled surgical staff too often fail their patients when it comes to an important part of every surgery. Retained objects In about one out of every 1,000 to 18,000 operations, some foreign object is retained inside a patient after surgery. Annually, this amounts to about 4,000 instances of retained surgical items, commonly called RSIs, across the United States. Most of the ...

As bicycling becomes the preferred mode of transportation for more and more people, a corresponding rise in the number of bicycle accidents has been noted in New York. In addition to being a popular recreational activity, many companies use bicyclists to make deliveries. Bike share programs have also gained traction in recent years, allowing people to rent a bike from one station and return it to another. All of these factors have contributed to the increase in the number of dangerous collisions between motor vehicles and bicycles. During the last quarter of 2011, there ...

New personal injury protection regulations in New Jersey New personal injury protection laws are in effect in New Jersey after a battle in the state legislature that lasted for over a year. On Nov. 5, regulations began limiting certain medical providers from obtaining PIP coverage for back procedures, among other provisions. PIP is insurance that pays for injuries after a car accident no matter who is at fault. PIP is mandatory in New Jersey, and the state requires at least $15,000 in minimum coverage. Insurance companies must also offer drivers the option to purchase ...

Report indicates improvement in the business-for-sale market More small businesses were bought and sold in the summer of 2012 than the year before, according to a recent report. A study by BizBuySell.com, an online marketplace for buying and selling businesses, found that brokers closed 1,189 transactions between July and September 2012, an increase of nearly 3 percent from the same period in 2011. The report is encouraging news to many small-business owners who have hopes of selling the companies they have worked hard to build. The business-for-sale marketplace has ...

Augusta man killed in Georgia drunk driving accident Recently, an 82-year-old man from Augusta, Georgia was killed in a suspected drunk driving accident. The man was traveling on Scott Road when he was hit at the intersection with Peach Orchard Road. The other driver, a 33-year-old man has since been cited for driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a revoked license. According to law enforcement officers familiar with the incident, the accused drunk driver has received similar citations in the past. Tragically, these types of accidents continue to ...

Ok Slick Clothing is proud to announce their new line of designer T-shirts. The shirts will be available for sale from the company's website, http://www.okslick.com .The contemporary designs feature bright, vibrant and loud styles for urban and surf/skate/snow fans alike. These limited-edition, 100% American-made T-shirts go on sale Wednesday, December the 12th. Launched in November 2012, Ok Slick Clothing offers a variety of styles and flavors of designer T-shirts. The new line features the designs of artist Justin Byxbe, across a range of vibrant American-made cotton ...

Aimee's Jewelry Treasures has burgeoned as a handcrafted jewelry leader in the artisan industry. Regaled for its fine quality and unique designs, this company prides itself on commitment to elegantly created, America- made custom jewelry. As the business has blossomed, new purchase options have been created to fit the discriminating budgets and busy lifestyles of its discerning clientele. Aimee Biondolillo, owner and creator of Aimee's Jewelry Treasures, has been handcrafting exquisite jewelry since 2001. As a single mom working from home to be near her young children, ...

Between the end of World War II and the winter of 1975, a 700-year-old prayer book, a key and a faded blueprint came to light in Vienna, igniting a 25-year search for Nazi Herman Goering's treasure. In modern day Vienna, American agents Susan Koski and Joe Falk go undercover to locate the riches and the Judas List. The list is a compendium of individuals and organizations who financed WWII and, in its aftermath, intended to manipulate world finances to bring about the Fourth Reich. The Americans aren't the only ones in pursuit. So are an ex-Nazi, the Bosnians, Russians ...

Mobipixie.com - "A Photo sharing and social Networking platform," enhances its mobile apps. With MobiPixie's mobile apps, users can create personalized photo greeting cards to share warm wishes with family and friends for the holiday season. The endless customization option allows senders to customize the cards with beautiful designs. Senders can also write the message on the card with their own personal well-wishes or choose an auto-created message. Just snap a family picture or use an old one to create a beautiful personalized greeting card and send them as ...

Dr. Deshaies is Professor and Executive Officer of Biology at the California Institute of Technology and an Investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. His career has focused on investigating the cellular machinery that mediates protein degradation by the Ubiquitin-Proteasome System (UPS), and how this machinery regulates cell division. Dr. Deshaies is a leading figure in the Ubiquitin field, has published over 100 papers and is an inventor on nine U.S. patents, many related to his work on the UPS. For information on his work, visit http://www.its.caltech.edu/~rjdlab/. ...

IGEL Technology, a leading worldwide thin client manufacturer, announced today its partnership with international IT and data security specialist, CenterTools. The partnership strengthens IGEL's commitment to providing the highest level of security solutions to customers. Starting with its December 5, 2012, firmware release, CenterTools' endpoint security solution, DriveLock, is integrated into the IGEL Linux thin client operating system. This means the DriveLock Channel is now available for all Linux-based IGEL Universal Desktop thin clients and IGEL's Universal Desktop ...

Increased property value, health and environmental benefits are all reasons that Energy Upgrade in Los Angeles County's Green Label Rebate Program continues to be appealing to homeowners. Due to the success and participation rate in the Rebate Program, Los Angeles County projects that all grant funds allocated for homeowner rebates will be fully committed soon, and has set a program end date of February 1, 2013. The Green Label Rebate Program launched in July 2011 to encourage homeowners to go beyond energy-only retrofits and get a GreenPoint Rated Label for their home, ...

As a creator of revolutionary weight management products, suitable for total food replacement, restricted calorie and very low calorie diets, Be-YU's name change is to coincide with the launch of its brand new website. http://eontu.com is due to go live on Tuesday 18 December, which is part of its explosive rebranding. eontu wants to demonstrate its commitment to both existing and prospective customers by providing a contemporary and sleek website that offers an exciting user experience. Featuring up-to-date resources with innovative functions, http://eontu.com will ...

Jack Thurman, president of BKD Wealth Advisors, LLC, is pleased to announce the addition of David Richards as managing advisor. Richards will serve as office director for the Little Rock practice and BKD Wealth Advisors' new practice in Dallas, Texas. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and has been part of the wealth management industry since 1996, providing financial and estate planning services to high-net-worth families. Richards is a 1997 graduate of Missouri State University, Springfield, with a B.S. degree in finance, and a 2002 graduate of Newman University, ...

Timeshare exchange company Dial An Exchange (DAE) announces a new agreement with Italian resort Portofino Est Residence, located in the Golfo di Tugullio in Rapallo (Liguria). The agreement will allow DAE to offer its exclusive free timeshare exchange membership program directly to Portofino Est Residence owners with the support of resort management. Consisting of 72 holiday-style apartments, the resort has recently undertaken major renovation work, with about half of the apartments having been completely refurbished. Portofino Est Residence has two swimming pools, ...