ENT Associates of Savannah, P.C., a leading ear, nose and throat practice with offices throughout coastal Georgia, is pleased to announce that Brad A. Rawlings, M.D. recently joined the practice and specializes in otolaryngology as well as state-of-the-art head and neck surgery. Dr. Rawlings completed his residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Va. He has conducted research on endoscopic sinus surgery and treatment of Laryngotracheal Stenosis and published articles in medical journals in his field. In 2006, he earned his M.D. from the Mercer University ...

The Orlando chapter of GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, partnered with the Orange County Public Schools, to provide resources to middle and high-school educators, developed to help promote visible support for LGBT students and create safer schools for all. "With the generous funding from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF), and the assistance of Orange County Public Schools we are proud to be able to work with OCPS to ensure that LGBT students know they are safe at school," GLSEN Orlando Chair, Kevin Clarke said, "LGBT ...

Automated Shredding has recently added the first ultra-high security, micro-shredding vehicle to its mobile truck fleet in the Carolinas. This environmentally - friendly mobile document shredding vehicle called the MDX-1 produces incredibly small shredding for maximum data destruction and is the first of its kind in the industry. The patent-pending MDX-1, designed and manufactured by Shred-Tech, achieves up to 6,500 lbs/hr of throughput. In high-security mode, it produces incredibly small shred sizes (DIN Level 3) while easily maintaining a throughput of up to 2,500lbs/hr. Meeting ...

Wine and Design will be partnering with Therapeutic Alternatives to host a fundraiser at the painting studio's location at 121 East Main Street in Jamestown. The two-hour event will be held on Friday, February 10th at 7:00pm at a cost of $45 per person. Attendees will be able to paint a lovely ocean-view scene. Therapeutic Alternatives, Inc. (www.mytahome.com) was established in 1958 and employs over 500 employees. Since its founding, the organization has earned the trust and respect of state health authorities, as well as the people and families it serves. In a day ...

Focus Point Capital (BUDAPEST), a leading provider of bespoke financial investment services, has announced Mr. Jesus Salgardo will be joining the firm as Chief Risk Officer for Focus Point Capital. Mr. Antonio Di Sousa, Chief Operating Officer for Focus Point Capital said, "I am very pleased to have Jesus Salgardo join our senior leadership team in the new position of Group Executive, Risk Management. Jesus is a high caliber executive with very strong financial and risk management experience in many areas of banking and financial services, both in Hungary and internationally". Salgardo ...

All women in business, businesses serving women's groups and women interested in personal style, personal development and health and wellness are invited to attend The Sassy, Stylish and Savvy Summit to hear Boston Image Consultant Ginger Burr in conversation with special celebrity guests: Cheryl Richardson, Heather Dominick and Karen Knowler. The Sassy, Stylish and Savvy Summit is a series of three virtual tele-presentations beginning February 16, 2012 and concluding March 5, 2012. Host by Ginger Burr of Total Image Consultants, The Sassy, Stylish & Savvy Summit ...

WHO: Ryan Bubalo, Education Accounts Manager at StudySync (www.StudySync.com). Aligned to the Common Core and aimed at middle school and high school students, StudySync (Booth #435 at TCEA) enlists broadcast-quality video, digital media, mobile platforms and social learning to advance reading, writing and critical thinking. With a background in education -- and a stint as the first coach of the women's basketball team at the American University of Iraq -- Bubalo manages outreach to the hundreds of teachers and administrators using StudySync in the U.S. and Canada (for more ...

Looking for a cool new address for the New Year? Highlands Village in coastal-close Carmel Valley may be the place for you offering affordability, location, lifestyle and a floor plan that offers move-in ready availability. The Plan 1, with several homes currently available for immediate move-in, is a versatile, two bedroom townhome available in two configurations: two traditional bedrooms or two, very equal, yet separate master bedroom suites. "The Highlands Village Plan 1 is a great choice for first-time buyers just starting out or who may want a roommate or are ...

Timeshare and fractional industry professionals from across the globe gathered for the Perspective Magazine Awards Gala dinner at the Hacienda Tres Rios Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico at the conclusion of GNEX 2012 - The Global Meeting Of Minds on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012. The elite of the timeshare and fractional industry were announced to GNEX 2012 attendees as the Perspective Magazine Awards, sponsored by Holiday Systems International, consisted of forty two beautiful crystal trophies which were presented during a lavish six course gala dinner. Winners were ...

Bookmark management has been a longtime problem for internet users. Egg-On-Egg Corporation solves this problem by dividing bookmarks into two groups: #1 - Well-organized steady bookmarks #2 - Temporary "mixture of wheat and chaff" bookmarks #1 seems to be a little thing but it is an important thing especially when searching for something on the internet. Almost all people except skillful users manage #1 and #2 together in their browsers. It is the major cause of problems. Stock It could be one of the #2 solutions. Bookmarks are created when a user ...

As a "Regional Developer," the new Kazoo franchisee splits the royalties for new franchisee recruitment in his territory 50/50 with the Franchisor, Diana Nelson. With a Master Franchise agreement, the master franchisee has the rights to a large, defined geographic area for development of multiple Kazoo and Company Toys locations. Kazoo Brand Extension, LLC is offering a one-time, special program for the next Regional Developer agreement sold. This program is offered as incentive to maintain program momentum and accelerate development of the Kazoo & Company ...

Jay Vaughan, president and founder of MountainCultures.com—an online retailer of outdoor gear and equipment—is pleased to announce the addition of Alistair Clark to its MC Team Riders. Clark is an athlete whose sports specialties include wingsuit BASE jumping, speed flying and skydiving. "Alistair is a perfect addition to our talented team of athletes," says Vaughan. "He's an incredible athlete who is pushing the limits of his own ability and looking to increase the popularity of this fearless sport. Watching him fly off the side of a mountain without ...

Expos Your Business, available online at http://www.ExposYourBusiness.com, is currently showcasing its upcoming NY Multicultural Business Expo. Scheduled for Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Leonard's of Great Neck, the event will feature such speakers as Daymond John of the ABC hit show "Shark Tank" and acclaimed actress and speaking coach Maria Guida. "We're thrilled to have such prominent figures working with us and contributing to these seminars. Daymond John and Maria Guida are both highly respected within the business world, and we expect both seminars ...

Decrease in Work-Related Fatalities Seen in Texas in 2010 The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation reported 456 work-related fatalities in Texas in 2010, a 5 percent decrease from 482 in 2009. Despite the decrease in fatalities, though, the number of fatal personal injuries occurring at work is still too high. The category of work with the most work-related fatalities is now transportation, which experienced a 20 percent increase from 2009 and continues to be the type of work with the highest number of workplace fatalities. The deaths were ...

Lawsuit Filed Against Trucking Company After Auto Accident It happens in an instant, and others are left to pick up the pieces. On September 8, 2011, a truck driver lost control of the 18-wheeler he drove for Sierra Transportation Inc., crossed the median of Interstate 10 near Tucson, Arizona, and collided head-on with a vehicle that contained three members of the Reynolds family. None of them survived the crash. On September 26, 2011, Sean Reynolds, acting both individually and as the representative of each of the deceased's estates, filed a lawsuit against the truck ...

Chapter 11 and 13 Bankruptcies: Keeping Businesses Open During Tough Times The recent economy has left thousands of American companies straddled with debt and struggling to pay their bills. Consumers have been increasingly cost conscious -- purchasing far fewer luxury items -- and have had to utilize credit more often than in the past. Additionally, The Wall Street Journal reports that business to business transactions have slowed as companies choose to conserve cash reserves, rather than reinvest in expansion or other ventures. In fact, America's corporate cash reserves ...

How Is Spousal Support Determined in Oregon? Married individuals often become accustomed to a certain lifestyle during their years of marriage. They get used to the food they eat, the home they live in, as well as what they do for entertainment. Going through a divorce might put this lifestyle at risk, however, especially for the spouse who is not the primary wage earner for his or her family. In order to avoid such a drastic lifestyle change, courts often award a husband or wife spousal support to maintain the standard of living similar to the one he or she had during ...

Legal Fatherhood: Establishing Paternity in Texas If an unmarried mother in Texas needs child support to help take care of her child, paternity needs to be established. A single man may be a biological father in Texas, but he cannot be a legal father without the parents filling out an official Acknowledgment of Paternity form. Without the AOP, the child has no legal father. With it, the father's name will be added to the birth certificate. Legal paternity gives the father the enforceable right to spend time with the child. As a legal father, he can sue for child custody ...

What Do Texas Courts Look at in Deciding Child Custody Disputes? Some divorces are friendly, and some are contentious. When young kids or adolescents are involved, the divorce will determine where the children will live and who will make important decisions about major things like education, medical care and discipline. In a divorcewhere the parents remain cordial and have basic respect for one another, child custody issues may be resolved by negotiating a marital agreement between the parties, preferably with the assistance of their family law attorneys. The parents ...

New Jersey Now Requires All Foreclosure Consultants to Be Licensed Even though the American economy has begun showing slight signs of improvement, many people are still feeling the effects of our recent recession and are faced with losing their homes. For example, RealtyTrac reports that one in 3,092 housing units in New Jersey received a foreclosure filing in November 2011, and roughly 38,000 properties were in some stage of the foreclosure process. As a result, more and more Americans have turned to bankruptcy to help them get through tough financial times and jumpstart ...

North Carolina Teen Dead After Drunk Driver Causes Car Crash at 80 MPH A recent crash in Holly Ridge, N.C. brought home the dangers of drunk driving in tragic fashion. Jacob Bietz was allegedly driving intoxicated on Highway 17 when he crashed into the back of a sedan and an SUV at approximately 80 mph. The wreck ultimately killed 19 year-old Jacinta Fischer. Two children in the sedan were treated for serious injuries at two nearby hospitals. The driver and passenger in the SUV were uninjured. Fischer, who had graduated from high school the year before, was enrolled ...

Chapter 13: An Overlooked Form of Bankruptcy for Individuals Bankruptcy filers often overlook the option to file under Chapter 13. Many believe the only choice is to file under Chapter 7, which generally involves the liquidation of non-exempt assets to pay debts. However, Chapter 7 bankruptcy is not the only option and many do not qualify based on too high a level of income. This article will provide a brief overview of Chapter 13 bankruptcy and discuss a few of its benefits. Brief Overview of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Chapter 13 is often referred to as the "wage ...

The Texas View of Child Custody When a divorcing couple has children, child custody is often a difficult issue. Decisions must be made about where the kids will live and go to school, how much time each parent will have with the children and how the kids' major life decisions will be made. Ideally, child custody matters can be negotiated by the parties outside the courtroom with each ably represented by an experienced family law attorney. Alternate dispute resolution methods like collaborative law or mediation may be helpful to this end. When a marital termination ...

Property Division Settlement Considerations All of the changes that accompany divorce can seem overwhelming, and the last thing that many people feel like they are able to do is make future financial planning decisions. Everything seems to be in flux, with relationships and lifestyles changing. However, you need to make careful decisions when negotiating property division settlements because of the potential impact the settlements will have on your economic well-being in the years to come. You should ask yourself some key questions when considering property division ...

Washington Parenting Plans When parents split up, they need to establish a Parenting Plan to dictate how they will work together to raise their child. A well-crafted Parenting Plan can protect children from parental conflict more effectively while also ensuring that parents meet children's physical and emotional needs. Parenting Plans can anticipate changes in the child's needs over time, thus reducing the frequency with which parents need to return to court to modify parenting arrangements. Washington Parenting Plans must contain some key provisions that outline each ...