Women became the majority of the US workforce in 2010 for the first time in history, according to Atlantic magazine, holding 54 percent of all accounting jobs, 45 percent of law associate positions, and 50 percent of banking and insurance jobs. The takeaway? "Men may still dominate the boardrooms of corporate America, but women in business are on the rise," says Dr. R. Kay Green, CEO of RKG Marketing Solutions and author of the new book "I've Been Called the B* Word... Now What Do I Do?". "We are becoming more educated and more ambitious. The ...

"Record levels of finance penetration for new cars in 2012 makes GAP insurance even more relevant to today's car buyer, especially with so many new car sales linked to a PCP agreement." So says Mike Macaulay, Corporate Development Manager at AutoProtect. AutoProtect's view is dealers should offer a GAP policy that is transferrable, cancellable, written in plain English and which benefits from a clear presentation, with the buyer's needs clearly established and matched. AutoProtect also believes that business' selling GAP insurance in an ethical and transparent ...

The Christmas shopping season is rapidly approaching, much to the joy of many Americans; indeed, shopping remains a cherished pastime among many in this country, though, according to a recent report, American consumerism is not without its downside. The Daily Best finds that Americans are steadily amassing more and more credit card debt, a sobering revelation that stands in stark contrast to earlier reports, which suggested that many Americans were beginning to successfully pay off their debt. The report from The Daily Beast has won a comment from Worth Unlimited, a company ...

Recently released information by The Huffington Post discusses the struggles many mothers face as it relates to being included in photographs with their children. While there are a variety of reasons for exclusion, many mothers digress that ultimately, they are the person tasked with taking the pictures and recording childhood milestones, which causes them to be absent from important film memories. Moreover, there has been a movement among some mothers recently to reverse this trend. Photographer Paul Wilson Goss applauds the action of these determined women and comments ...

A record number of exhibitors and customers are expected for the 33rd International WorkBoat Show, North America's largest commercial marine trade show and conference, which will be held at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center from Wednesday, December 5, through Friday, December 7. The 2012 Show will feature more than 1,000 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services, the Fourth Annual WorkBoat Executive Summit, WorkBoat Professional Series and the Seventh Annual Shipyard Day that includes the 10 Significant Boats of 2012 Awards Ceremony and the WorkBoat ...

The housing market has, since the housing bubble burst, healed tremendously. Although it certainly has more progress to make, the real estate industry has rebounded with a great deal of success. Part of this can be attributed to better regulations regarding lending, and the addition of such regulations to the industry has not stopped. Bloomberg reports that two new rules, slated to take effect in January, are being prepared. Hunter Financial Group, a mortgage solution company, reflects on the ways in which proposed regulatory changes will affect the credit market and, ultimately, ...

Intertops Poker offers regular special reload bonuses to its players - and it's that time again this weekend. From November 9th - 12th (only), the fifteen-year-old poker site gives all players a 50% up to $300 reload on their deposits. To claim their reload bonus, players just enter the reload code "RE22" after they have made their deposit. Bonuses will be immediately tagged to players' accounts. Reload Bonus details: http://poker.intertops.eu/en/promotions/#item_1252. Prague Main Event 2012 satellites are running until November 18th and Intertops is guaranteeing ...

The UK's biggest provider of meet and greet parking at UK airports has today launched a dedicated sales channel for travel agents - www.StressFreeAirportParking.com, which operates its own facilities at six UK airports and sells at all other major UK airports, plus one UK port, has promised agents market-leading commission rates. The company, which to date has sold direct-to-consumers online, believes that the airport meet and greet concept is now significant enough both in market size and consumer understanding to launch through travel agents - the company has signed ...

Dr. Sam Sajoo, dentist in Ft. Lauderdale, is happy to be making it easy for patients to schedule appointments at his practice with the online appointment request form that is found on his website. This service allows Dr. Sajoo's patients to schedule an appointment at his practice without ever having to pick up the phone. "I am happy that our practice is making it easy for patients to schedule an appointment at our practice. We strive to make our practice as patient-friendly as possible and this is a great example of that. I hope our patients take advantage of this ...

Dr. Ronald Olszewski, Grand Rapids dentist, is happy to be jumping into the world of social media with his practice's Facebook page. Dr. Olszewski hopes the Facebook page will help him increase his practice's online presence and communicate better with his patients. "I am very excited about our Facebook page. I know that many of our patients use this service on a daily basis and I'm glad our practice has been able to participate. I hope that many of our patients will 'like' us on Facebook and start receiving updates from our page," said Dr. Olszewski, dentist ...

Dr. Hana Chatila, dentist in Dorval, is excited to be making it simple for patients to schedule an appointment at her practice through her website. With the online appointment request form, patients are able to schedule an appointment without ever having to even pick up the phone. "I am glad that our practice is providing this service. We always strive to make our practice as patient-friendly as possible and I think this is a great example of that. I hope that many of our patients will take advantage of our online appointment request form," said Dr. Chatila, ...

Federal District Court Judge Petrese B. Tucker ruled today against General Information Services, Inc., a major background screening provider, in its motion that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is unconstitutional. In what is predicted to be one of the largest class-action lawsuits brought against a consumer reporting agency, the U.S. Department of Justice successfully argued against GiS's defense. (The court's ruling can be found here.) The court's ruling now places GiS in the untenable position of either appealing or attempting to defend its illegal reporting practices ...

Since the onslaught of Hurricane Sandy and the number of victims that have been left homeless, the need for help is on the rise. Stork Baby Gift Baskets.com, a small privately owned company, wants to help by donating partial proceeds of sales to a children's charity that caters to babies and small children living in shelters. Stork Baby Gift Baskets has recently added a new line of Cuddler Baby Security Blankets. Each blanket features a plush animal in either pink, blue or minky zebra print with silk linings and can be purchased online for $14.95 plus $5.95 shipping. ...

We all know that double glazed windows are more energy efficient than single glazed windows. But why is this? Argon filled windows are becoming very popular with energy saving householders, and this article will explain why. How Double Glazing Works The layer of air between the two panes of glass in double glazing acts as a barrier to protect the transfer of heat energy from inside to outside your home. In single glazed windows, the heat energy from your home hits the glass and is conducted straight through and into the cold air outside, where it is lost. With double ...

NLP stands for neuro-linguistic programming. It examines the link between how we think and feel (neuro), how we communicate (linguistic) and how we are programmed to behave (programme). Training in NLP helps you to understand these processes, and thus gives you the knowledge and tools to be able to change negative patterns of thought and behaviour into positive ones, both in yourself, and in your relationships and dealings with others. But there are many different NLP courses around and it can be confusing knowing which one is right for you: what is NLP training; what ...

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the case of an Oregon man who was appealing the decision of a Linn County trial court that included his veterans' disability benefit payments as part of his income to calculate spousal support payments for the man's ex-wife. The man, former Air Force reservist Peter Barclay, has been declared totally disabled by the Veterans Affairs Administration and by the Social Security Administration. He receives monthly disability benefit checks from both government agencies, with his VA benefits making up the bulk of his income. Following ...

Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear the case of Texas death row inmate Carlos Trevino. Trevino was convicted in 1997 of the rape and murder of a 15-year-old girl at a San Antonio park. The ruling of this case could determine whether a defendant in Texas has a right to a "competent" attorney during habeas appeals. A habeas appeal is a challenge to a criminal conviction, which considers whether the defendant's constitutional rights were violated during his or her original trial. "Ineffective assistance of counsel" occurs when a client's ...

According to FBI statistics, more than 1.4 million people are arrested each year on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. In nearly all of those cases, suspected drunk drivers will be asked to submit to a chemical test to determine their blood alcohol content. In South Carolina, as in most other states, drivers may refuse the breath test. (Though test refusal does come with its own penalties.) In some instances, however, the police officer may be able to compel a suspected drunk driver to submit to a blood test. The validity of warrantless blood testing ...

Over the last decade, new technologies have changed the way that we communicate. Being constantly plugged in and available is a requirement of many industries. Driving is no longer wasted time as more people multi-task while in their vehicles. The car industry has noted this trend and has equipped newer vehicles with various gadgets that allow drivers to conduct business via Bluetooth connectivity or check directions with a large screen Global Positioning System (GPS). Driving has always been risky. In fact, car crashes are the leading cause of death for those between ...

The debate between Arizona municipalities and their citizens is fueled by contradicting studies. Camera manufacturers and some cities claim studies show that red-light cameras reduce auto accidents at intersections and the costs associated with them while increasing revenue to the cities. However, others point to a 2005 study by the Federal Highway Administration that found while cameras reduce T-bone accidents, in which one car hits another at a perpendicular angle, they increase instances of rear-end crashes. The study looked at data from 132 cameras in seven areas ...

It's no secret that college tuition has skyrocketed at astounding rates in recent years, leaving many students deeply in debt after graduation. The sluggish job market for recent grads leaves many of them unemployed or underemployed, making repayment impossible for some. According to U.S. Department of Education data, federal student loan default rates are rising. For example, during years one and two of student loan repayment periods, 8.8 percent of loan holders defaulted in the agency's 2009 fiscal year compared with 9.1 in the 2010 fiscal year. WTVF-TV in Nashville ...

Thanksgiving is a stressful time of the year. Planning the dinner, shopping, cooking and then cleaning it all up. This year, you can skip all of that and bring your family to Chef Point for a Thanksgiving feast. The restaurant will be open 11-5 on Thanksgiving Day. Chef has created a special Thanksgiving menu that will please everyone in your group. Featuring a traditional turkey meal with dressing and giblet gravy as well as Veal Osso Bucco, Smoked Prime Rib, Rack of Lamb and many other favorites. Top off your dinner with the Bread Pudding featured on Diners, Drive-ins ...

AmeriPlan, the nation's premier Discount Medical Plan Organization, made the Official AmeriPlan Android App available on Google Play. This AmeriPlan app makes locating AmeriPlan network providers (health and non-health providers) easier than ever before with the newly designed provider search, wherever you are, conveniently from on your smartphone. The app also includes more information about AmeriPlan's products, you can read the Official AmeriPlan Blog and much more. The AmeriPlan Android App enables quick access information about the AmeriPlan network providers. Three ...

InspectionSoftware.com, an Oceanside-based company, is delighted to announce its newly launched property damage reporting application: Identify & Report Damage Tracking. This application allows homeowners to personally track and report all losses to insurance companies and to FEMA, as needed. The launch comes at an opportune time for many east coast communities as they reconcile losses in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. "We designed this application to give homeowners more control over their property claims, especially when facing natural disasters such as Hurricane ...

A host of memory-making holiday events welcome visitors to Mansfield, Ohio this season. Malabar Farm State Park opens its doors to visitors Dec. 1-2 with its "Holidays Around the World and Back Home to Malabar" celebration. Taking place at the former home of famed Pulitzer-prize winning novelist, conservationist and screenwriter, Louis Bromfield, this new festive, multicultural event guides guests through a historical journey. Sharing holiday traditions from countries around the world, as well as Malabar Farm, visitors will create memories for the whole family ...