Renovating your kitchen and bath countertops can be a stressful and costly project that has many local valley home owners cringing at the thought. The Yard understands that Phoenix residents are eager to dress up their kitchen and bath countertops with the most cutting edge granite trends but may be reluctant to pay top dollar in these tough economic times. So after listening to the needs of their customers, The Yard found a way to provide high-quality granite slabs at an extremely reduced price. "We are an industrial liquidation house that purchases inventory ...

Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, named Trident University International to the coveted Military Friendly Schools list. The 2013 Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America's military service members, veterans, and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus. "Inclusion on the 2013 list of Military Friendly Schools shows Trident University International's commitment to providing a supportive ...

One of the things parents often find hardest to face when they divorce is adjusting to the idea of having to share their time with their children with their former spouses, rather than having their children with them all of the time as they had in the past. Parents want what is best for their children, but are not always able to agree what type of custody arrangements will meet their children's needs most effectively -- leading to protracted battles and sometimes litigation. However, Pennsylvania parents can follow some simple steps to reduce conflict surrounding child ...

Patients generally have few objections to a doctor's prescribed treatment because they assume the doctor is prescribing exactly what they need. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Doctors routinely accidentally assign a particular treatment to the wrong person. The consequences of such an error can be life-threatening. These errors are more common than one might think. One Colorado hospital found that misplaced orders were the second-leading cause of unintended patient care. Electronic Medical Records Electronic medical records have become the norm for ...

The aging population of the United States and the changing makeup of the modern American family have led to new considerations and challenges when it comes to creating an estate plan in Nevada. Adults considering creating a will may feel constrained by the planning preferences of second or third spouses and stepchildren while at the same time have to face health care decisions for elderly parents who have greater financial needs than previous generations. The number of people in the U.S. age 65 and older is 40 million, or 13 percent of the population, which is the greatest ...

Very few professionals are as highly regarded as those who work in the medical field. Naturally, when we're sick, we trust and hope that our doctors know what is in our best interests and that they guard strenuously against any errors that would harm us. The medical field has attempted to reduce medical errorsthat harm patients. But medical errors are a continuing source of patient harm and have been for many years. An Institute of Medicine study performed over a decade ago found that the number of patients killed by medical error may nearly reach in the six figures ...

Since 2004, the Brady Center to Prevent of Gun Violence, a gun-control advocacy group, has issued an annual 100-point scorecard ranking states on how stringent their gun laws are. According to the Brady Center's most recent rating, Pennsylvania has the 10th most strict gun laws in the U.S. Pennsylvania residents should be aware of the laws regarding buying, owning and using guns in the state. Purchasing Guns in Pennsylvania In order to purchase a handgun in Pennsylvania, a person must pass a background check. He or she must show government-issued photo identification ...

Going through a divorceis one of the most stressful things that can happen to a person. People often feel like their entire lives have been turned upside down and do not know how to react. In the emotional turmoil that often accompanies divorce, many people make mistakes that come back to haunt them. People in Tennessee who are divorcing should be aware of some common mistakes people make during divorce and how to avoid them. Moving Out of the Marital Home Remaining under the same roof with a spouse while going through divorce may not seem like an appealing idea at ...

In March 2012 the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration issued a report showing that the Internal Revenue Service is not meeting its goals in processing requests made by taxpayers under the Offer in Compromise program. The TIGA's office conducted an audit of the OIC program after the National Taxpayer Advocate had reported from 2001 through 2009 that the OIC program was one of the most serious problems taxpayers encountered when dealing with the IRS. Taxpayers should be aware of what the OIC program is, how the OIC program can help those with tax debts and reasons ...

In March 2012, Sen. Dick Durbin called a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee to address the issue of student loan debt in the U.S. Scores of graduates are struggling under the weight of crushing student loans, and many cannot see any way out from under them -- not even bankruptcyoffers relief. Many experts view student loan debt as the next great financial crisis facing the country, and some lawmakers want to take steps to help resolve the issue. Debt Bomb Financial experts have called the amount of student loan debt in the U.S. a potential "debt bomb," ...

Today, ZEUS Battery Products published their latest corporate video on YouTube discussing the ZEUS product line, custom pack assembly and the applications they are used in. To view the YouTube video, click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA_S_gXbtc4. ZEUS Battery Products is the worlds leading manufacturer of sealed lead acid batteries, battery chargers and custom battery packs for all portable power requirements. ZEUS Battery Products builds custom battery packs in their ISO 9001 certificated factory located in the northwestern suburbs of Illinois, building everything ...

Chuck Lennon, president of TeamLogic IT, a nationwide network of outsourced information technology (IT) service providers, has been selected for the fourth consecutive year as a Top Managed Services Expert on the Nine Lives Media Inc. fifth annual MSPmentor 250 report, representing the only franchise IT company to make the list. The prestigious honor recognizes the world's leading managed service executives, entrepreneurs, experts, coaches and community leaders from around the world for their high-level contributions to the field of technology and beyond. "It is ...

BKD Forensics & Valuation Services, a division of BKD, LLP, is pleased to announce that Jeremy Clopton will be presenting at the Missouri Primary Care Association 2012 Annual Clinical & Quality Conference. His presentation, "Using Data Mining and Continuous Auditing to Prevent and Detect Fraud" will focus on fraud detection and prevention. The presentation will also provide tips on using data mining tools to jump-start an auditing and analytics program. Clopton is a member of BKD's Forensics & Valuation Services division and specializes in providing ...

Socializing, running, chasing, barking and a dedication of The Eisenhower Dog Park will be part of the festive Grand Opening of the new Eisenhower Dog Park on Saturday, October 13 in Westbury, NY. Located at the corner of Stewart Ave and Salisbury Park Drive (on the north side of the park). The park is on the former site of an under-used basketball court and baseball field at the corner of Stewart Ave and Salisbury Park Drive (on the north side of the park). It has a small parking lot for 20 cars or so. It will be a natural grass field, which will enjoyed by the dogs. Saturday's ...

Brookfield Homes is releasing four new homes for sale at its Sago community in Carlsbad this weekend. Voted #1 New Home Community in "San Diego's Best" Poll 2012, the enclave of 56 detached homes is more than halfway sold out. Remaining homes are currently priced from $467,900. Located at master-planned community The Foothills, Sago offers two-story detached homes ranging from approximately 1,750 to 2,050 square feet with three to four bedrooms and 2.5 to three baths. Three different floor plans are available, one with a downstairs bedroom and bath. Home designs ...

On Friday, September 28th, over 50 organizations, including Michigan-based Big Tent Jobs, LLC, are hosting the second National Forum on Disability Issues (NFDI). Big Tent Jobs is a leading recruiting firm in the United States offering career opportunities for top technical professionals, including those with hidden and visible disabilities. To Big Tent Jobs, this forum is an important event which can highlight the untapped talent in this community. "We are delighted to sponsor the NFDI event", says Adam Kaplan, Founder and CEO of Big Tent Jobs, LLC. "People ...

JPA today announced its acceptance to the International Public Relations Network (IPRN), the world's largest independent public relations agency network. With deep healthcare communications experience in the U.S. and abroad, JPA's IPRN membership is further acknowledgment of its reputation and capacity for executing global health PR campaigns. IPRN is an international network of independently-owned communications firms. The Network represents agencies that think globally and provide regional services. Through IPRN's global network, JPA gains competent and skilled public ...

PlotHost, a relative newcomer to the web hosting industry has been identified among the top web hosts for personal shared hosting. PlotHost earned this honor based on their web hosting features, customer care, price, performance and reliability. The company offers personal and small business shared hosting packages and while the company only came on the scene in 2008 they are already being recognized by several review sites as among the best up and coming web hosts. Alain Monsegue a partner with the company was not surprised by the recognition given to PlotHost. ...

Glacier Bottling Company, L.L.C., bottlers of IndigoH2O - Premium Alkaline Mineral Water - are pleased to announce that their signature Cobalt Blue bottled water will be served at this years' Emmy interviews with the nominees and cast members of nominated shows visiting Studio 3 Hollywood on September 22nd. "We are honored to have IndigoH2O included among the luxury gifts given to the talented nominees and cast members of Emmy nominated shows," said Yuri Cataldo, president and CEO of Glacier Bottling Company. "As a socially conscientious company, we are ...

For the first time in its 20-year publishing history, Florida Design will feature a "cover girl" on its front cover along with a residential interior photograph related to its inside cover story. The Fall 2012 issue of the magazine, which is due out this September, will share its glossy cover page with tennis legend Venus Williams who also founded and directs V*Starr Interiors headquartered in northern Palm Beach County. The subject of the multiple-page cover article in the revered publication will be the design of a model residence at the One Thousand Ocean ...

Jason R. Howe, CEO of Vaporstream Inc., a Recordless Transitory Communication Service (RTCS) provider that offers private and secure messaging channels for business communications, joins information management and governance professionals at the ARMA Conference from September 23-25, 2012, in Chicago. Howe will moderate the panel "Protecting privacy when sharing sensitive records." Howe will lead panelists in a discussion of the risks inherent in organizations' daily usage of email, text and instant message to communicate sensitive information and the necessity ...

aLine media public relations announced today it has been retained by Aila Blue, a bohemian luxe collection designed for the beach chic jet setter. aLine media will provide publicity, celebrity outreach, and promotional services for Aila Blue. "We're thrilled to be joining the aLine media team and working together in elevating Aila Blue to the next level in all media platforms. As a growing global brand that lives the California lifestyle, it was important for Aila Blue to partner with an agency that has a core understanding of these values. aLine media has a dominant ...

Premiere Agency Based in Livonia, MI to Represent Lori Leigh Designs Earring Chalets in MI, IN, IL, MN, WI, SD and ND Florence, KY Geoff Ficke, President of international Consumer Product Development and Branding Consulting firm Duquesa Marketing announced today that his group has appointed Dennis Nemcek & Associates to handle sales of Lori Leigh Designs Earring Chalets in the states of Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota and North Dakota. "Dennis Nemcek & Associates has a strong history of success with luxury fashion accessory ...

Sentry uses a combination of electronic parameter settings (voltage, frequency, source resistance and waveform) to generate a PinPrint for each pin of the IC being checked. It then compares the unique electrical signature of known components and with suspect components. ABI Sentry can quickly detect missing or incorrect dies, lack of bond wires, inaccurate pin outs and pin impedance variations. Simple pass or fail results are returned after testing, offering a high level of confidence in the authenticity of components. PC-driven ABI Sentry's device library can be built ...

Nexans announced that it has appointed Vikrant Verma as the Regional Sales Manager - LAN Systems for North India. In his new role, Vikrant Verma will manage Nexans' North India sales operation, help expand the LAN systems business and market share and manage the company's regional channel network. "We are pleased to welcome Vikrant Verma on board Nexans. He is an experienced professional with thorough knowledge of the market in North India and will be a valuable asset to our team. With his vast sales experience and market expertise, we are confident Vikrant will ...