Currently showing her Pop Culture inspired artworks at Artspace Warehouse, Courtney Raney branches out to create odes to some of her favorite Twentieth Century artists. She infuses her paintings with collages from relevant comic books thus adding a colorful and provocative twist. In Ode to Fauvism inspired by Henri Matisse's 1909 La Danse, Raney incorporates bits of X-Men's Wolverine representing the beast or "fauve" right into two of the dancers and her signature splatter mark. Likewise Raney uses the "beastly" bright colors with a painterly quality ...

Maurice Carreker, son of Larry and Shell Carreker, is a young athlete from Ohio, who has qualified to compete at the 46th USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships, in Baltimore, Maryland. Proud father, Larry Carreker, is using the social media platform Twitter to enlist supporters of the Ohio Community to help him raise the funds Carreker needs to partake in this epic event. 8 year old Maurice, has trained through chest pains and migraine type of headaches all summer. Through pain and sickness, he persevered and has qualified to compete in the 1500 ...

CFLA's founding vision was for Attorneys and Legal Professionals to utilize cutting edge trade secrets and industry professionals to assist them in the training, research, and work product development necessary to litigate on behalf of their homeowner clients. CFLA brought together some of the best minds in the legal and technological fields to make this vision a reality. The result is CFLA, Inc - the leading, nationally recognized legal brand for law firms, attorneys, and small business in the United States. To order the "Cutting Edge Trade Secrets in Foreclosure ...

Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, the nation's first and one of the largest small package and freight shipping resellers, specializes in helping small businesses get the lowest price on their shipping. Unishippers recognizes that small businesses are sometimes spread thin with concerns outside of their shipping needs. However, failing to address inefficient shipping can result in poor customer service, wasted time and lost revenue. Small businesses may be tempted to use a single carrier for the majority of their shipping needs because of the ease of doing business ...

In response to consumer demands Plothost.com has added another cheap hosting option to their lineup of shared hosting packages. Gone are the days when consumers are forced to shell out hundreds of dollars every year to keep their sites online. Prior to this new package PlotHost offered three affordable shared hosting solutions. With this new offering aspiring webmasters can purchase a web hosting solution for one year for less than the cost of dinner. With the number of cheap hosting solutions on the web it is increasingly difficult for consumers to decide which company ...

The Cost of Lawsuits for Small Business and the Need for a Lawyer Starting up a new business can be both an exhilarating and terrifying event. Many small business owners note that one of the more challenging aspects of running a business is the legal regulations that govern all aspects of business, including forming the business as a legal entity, treatment of employees, handling funds, contracts, selling goods and services and maintaining business premises. Small businesses in Connecticut and across the U.S. are particularly vulnerable to lawsuits and suffer the ...

Dispelling Myths About Bankruptcy The thought of filing for bankruptcy sends many people into a panic. They may be struggling to pay their bills, falling further behind all the time, living under the constant strain of debt and fending off harassing creditors. However, they think that filing for bankruptcy would be even worse because they believe some of the common myths surrounding bankruptcy. People in Ohio and across the U.S. who are having financial difficulties should have the facts about filing for bankruptcy. Myth #1: Filing for Bankruptcy Means Losing Everything One ...

What to Do After a Dog Bite in California People in the U.S. love their dogs. About 77.5 million dogs are kept as pets in the country, according to See California, and California is the state with the most dogs. Almost 40 percent of California households have a dog. California also has some of the most strict dog bite laws in the country, making dog owners responsible for injuries their dogs inflict when dogs bite. People should know California's dog bite laws and the steps they should take if they have suffered injuries as a result of a dog bite. California Dog Owner ...

California's TRUST Act Would Limit Deportations The Obama Administration has emphasized deportation of undocumented immigrants who are convicted of crimes with the Secure Communities program. In the years the program has been in place, though, many have voiced criticisms of how the federal government enforces the program's regulations. A bill in the California state legislature called the TRUST Act would limit California state authorities' participation in the Secure Communities program. The Secure Communities Program The Secure Communities program began in 2008, ...

Drunk Driving Laws and Penalties in New York New York state takes drunk driving very seriously. The penalties for a DWI conviction can be severe, regardless of whether driver is under or over age 21, a first-time offender or a commercial driver. Different Penalties Depending on BAC When a driver's blood alcohol concentration is between 0.05 and 0.07, he or she may be convicted of an offense called driving while ability impaired by alcohol. For a first DWAI conviction, fines range from $300 to $500, and the driver may be sentenced to spend up to 15 days in jail. ...

Missouri Child Custody and Support When parents split up, one of the more difficult issues they face is setting up custody arrangements. If parents cannot reach an agreement between themselves, the court must step in and set up a parenting schedule. Missouri parents should know the different types of child custody, as well as how courts make custody determinations and child support awards. Types of Custody in Missouri Missouri law divides custody into two main categories: -Legal: the right to make decisions about the child's upbringing, such as education, religion ...

New Jersey Considering Stiffer Penalties for Repeat DUI Offenses On June 7, 2012, the New Jersey Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee approved a bill that would increase the possible penalties for those who have multiple driving under the influence convictions. Drivers in New Jersey should be aware of the state's punishments for repeat DUI convictions and how they may change if the Assembly passes this bill. Current DUI Penalties The punishment for multiple DUI offenses in New Jersey is already severe: -Second DUI conviction: forty-eight hours to 90 days ...

Easy Steps to Protect Your Assets in a Divorce Getting a divorce can be a complicated, messy process for unprepared couples. However, by taking certain steps, those considering divorce can increase the odds of achieving a fair result. When the vague idea of divorcebecomes a reality, it's important to immediately separate financial assets such as checking, savings and credit card accounts. Individuals should try to maintain, or begin creating, financial independence and credit in their own names. Further, some spouses may try to cut off -- or take advantage of -- the ...

A Do-it-Yourself Missouri Divorce Can Lead to Difficulty The number of people representing themselves in divorce proceedings has steadily increased over the last couple of years. When a person represents themselves in a divorce it is called a "pro se" case. A pro se case usually stems from a desire to save money, but there are also cultural forces that may influence a litigant to self-represent. A growing do-it-yourself mindset, a desire to cut out the "middleman," or simply a general apprehension about attorneys and the legal field can make a person ...

Social Security Disability Benefits for Injured Military Veterans To help wounded soldiers receive disability benefits more quickly, the Social Security Administration offers expedited claims processing for military veterans who are unable to work as a result of an injury received in service. Who is Eligible for Disability Benefits? Members of the U.S. military may qualify for expedited claims processing with the SSA if they became disabled during active military service on or after October 1, 2001, regardless of where the injury occurred. However, to receive Social ...

Supplemental Needs Trusts Can Provide for Long-Term Care Parents often worry about their children and what the future holds for their offspring. Parents of children with special needs may be even more anxious than most parents, with an acute worry about who will care for their children after the special-needs child's parents have passed away. Parents should be aware that there are estate planning options, such as a supplemental needs trust, that can ensure that their children will have assets to meet their needs long into the future. What Is a Supplemental Needs Trust? A ...

Why Have a Will? Making plans for asset transfers after a person dies is not high on many people's lists of fun things to do. However, everyone over the age of 18 should have a will to detail how they want to distribute their possessions after they die. People should understand who needs a will, the contents of a will and the benefits of having a will. Who Needs a Will? All adults need wills. However, having a will can be even more important for those who: -Are married -Have been divorced -Have children -Have partners but are not married -Own a business ...

Federal Study: One-Third of Teens Admit to Texting While Driving A nationwide study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that one-third of teenagers are texting behind the wheel. The 2011 CDC study anonymously surveyed more than 15,000 high school students to analyze their driving habits and experiences. While dangerous behaviors like drinking and driving and failure to wear a seatbelt are seeing marked reductions, one-third of the teenagers admitted to texting or emailing while driving during the month preceding the survey. Further, while ...

After Foreclosure or Bankruptcy, More Americans Are Buying Homes Again A growing number of Americans are qualifying for home mortgages and re-entering the housing market just a few years after losing a previous home to foreclosure, Reuters reported recently. Many of these buyers lost their homes in the Great Recession, and some feel they are being given a second chance -- much sooner than they expected, in some cases. Since 2007, there have been more than 4 million foreclosures in the US, and that number is expected to reach 6 million by 2014, according to RealtyTrac, ...

New Yorkers Asking for Ignition Interlock Devices on All Cars After a recent high school graduate was killed when she was hit by a drunk driver, a petition called "Install Sensitive Interlock Devices" was started on the website Change.org. The petition urges lawmakers in New York State to require alcohol-sensing devices in all cars. If installed, the devices would stop cars from starting when a person is over the legal blood alcohol content limit. Public Support for the Petition If the petition gets into the legislature, it will be called "Brittney's ...

Financial and Estate Planning Considerations for Same-Sex Couples In these tumultuous times, the legal and financial landscape for same-sex couples is in a state of constant flux, making long-term planning a challenging task. This article outlines a few important considerations for same-sex couples who are planning for the future together. Inheritance A potentially complex issue under any circumstances, inheriting property and other assets after the death of a partner can be especially complicated for same-sex couples. To help ensure that your loved ones are provided ...

How Does a Person Qualify to File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? Chapter 7 bankruptcy is also known as "liquidation bankruptcy" because the trustee in the case liquidates all of the filer's assets that are not protected by exemptions to pay back creditors. Then the court absolves the filer of personal liability for all remaining debts. In 2005, Congress amended the law in an effort to ensure that only those who truly need the powerful protections of Chapter 7 bankruptcy can file. As a result, people now need to pass a means test before filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, ...

Former Tennessee Football Player Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Football player Jamal Lewis, who once played for the Tennessee Volunteers and went on to have a professional football career in the NFL, filed for bankruptcy in June of 2012. While stories about professional athletes with money troubles are not uncommon, what may be surprising about Lewis' case is that he filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection -- the type most people associate with business reorganizations. Chapter 11 bankruptcy is available to individuals in some cases and offers people several benefits. High ...

Surprising Credit Score Killers Many know that it is important to maintain good credit. Credit ratings can affect so many aspects of a person's life, including the ability to obtain home and auto loans, the interest rates on loans, the ability to rent housing, and in some cases job opportunities. People trying to rebuild their credit should be aware of some of the more surprising things that can undo the work they have done. Collections Once an account of any type goes to a collections agency, it has a negative effect on a person's credit score. People may not ...

California State University Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics today announced that its Family Business Council now will be officially recognized as the Center for Family Business. The rebranded Council is now aligned with Mihaylo's 13 other Centers of Excellence that focus on specific areas of interest and are an integral part of the business school's practical approach to education. All of the Centers address a variety of needs and issues in the community, providing an array of services to local business and government sectors and presenting Mihaylo ...