Florida State Legislators Attempt Texting and Driving Ban One More Time Despite being in the Southeast, some may regard the state of Florida as The Wild West of distracted driving. Many states have bans on texting and handheld phone use while behind the wheel, but Florida has no such laws on distracted driving. As a result Florida drivers are free to text and use their cellphones on the road. Some may even say that Florida drivers are also free to endanger themselves and others on the road. As the danger of distracted driving becomes more recognized, Florida's lack ...

Mitigating the Financial Impact of Late-in-Life Divorce According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. divorce rate in 2009 was 3.5 divorces per 1,000 people. Taken by itself, this data reveals that the U.S. divorce rate has slowly decreased in the past few years. However, the data may be skewed by the recent recession -- many would-be divorced couples have remained married for the financial benefits it provides. Financial Challenges for Late-in-Life Divorce Married couples who have been married most of their lives generally settle into retirement ...

Distracted Drivers Remain Threat To Motorcyclists We have all seen other drivers talking on cell phones, eating or looking at maps while behind the wheel. These are the kinds of actions that lead to serious highway accidents; and they're the ones that the officials behind National Distracted Driving Awareness Month hope to promote every April. The hope is that by focusing attention on these driver distractions, the number of accidents on the nation's highways will fall. Distracted driving is a key concern for motorcyclists. After all, they have far less protection ...

Baby Boomers Currently Divorcing More Than Any Other Age Group Once a marriage has survived for 20 years -- through all its difficulties, after raising children and building a career -- one would think the marriage could survive anything. Yet baby boomers are increasingly getting divorced, even if the marriage has lasted 20 years or more. A study by the National Center for Family & Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University found the rate of divorce for people over 50 has doubled. Also, according to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, a quarter of ...

Massachusetts Grants Certain Grandparent Visitation Rights Children begin forming meaningful relationships very early in their lives. At a young age children rely on their parents for nearly everything they need, and they also begin to cultivate lifelong bonds with any siblings they may have. As they grow they form friendships with neighborhood children, classmates, as well as kids on their sports teams or any other organization they might be part of. Each one of these relationships is essential to a child's growth and development, but one important relationship is ...

How to Spot When an Aging Loved One Needs Help Asking for help is never easy, especially for an aging loved one used to being self-reliant. Yet as seniors grow further into their golden years, they may need a great deal of help keeping up with day-to-day tasks. But it's not uncommon for seniors to let basic needs go entirely unmet before they tell another person that they're no longer able and need help. How do you help in such a case? It's important to avoid putting an elderly person on the defensive. "Elder Care Made Easier" author Marion Somers advises ...

Estate Planning for Disabled Children and Relatives If you care for a child or other relative with a physical or developmental disability, you may frequently find yourself worrying about how your loved one will get by once you're gone. The good news is that by taking proactive steps now, you can ensure that your loved one enjoys a healthy and fulfilling life, even though you're no longer around to provide support. Special Needs Trusts Are the Best Option New York law provides for an estate planning mechanism called a "special needs trust" that is specifically ...

Tips for Avoiding Wage Garnishment During Debt Collection Proceedings According to CNN, the average American household with at least one credit card has $10,700 in credit-card debt. In addition to owing money on credit-cars, many people also owe money on their homes, cars and for higher education. It is unfortunate that many individuals and families are burdened by debt collection lawsuits, constant phone calls or wage garnishment. Considering the job market and the overall state of the economy, it is no wonder why Americans are struggling to pay off their debt and ...

Property Division Even Tougher When A Family Business Is Involved Apart from child custody, property division is often one of the most contentious aspects of a divorce case. When the property in question is a family business, the situation gets even stickier. Just like homes, cars and investments, family businesses are, in most circumstances, marital property that is subject to division during a divorce. This is true even if the business was a sole proprietorship or if only one spouse was involved in running it. The law generally assumes that the other spouse contributed ...

CA High Court Indirectly Affirms Workers' Compensation Claim Flexibility Workers' compensation is designed to protect both employers and employees from unexpected costs arising from a work related injury or illness. Although not all workers are covered, including contractors, workers' compensation provides people with funding, as well as peace of mind when they are unable to work. Here is an example of how workers' compensation functions: if an assistant is putting away heavy filing boxes, but slips and severely injures her back, workers' compensation insurance should ...

Contributory Negligence in North Carolina In relationships, fault is a matter of perspective, but in the legal arena, fault determines degrees of liability and the right to fair compensation. In most states, comparative negligence rules apply. In North Carolina and only a few sister states, contributory negligence is the standard. While attempts have failed in the past, the state's lawmakers have drafted a bill to abandon this old standard. Generally, contributory negligence is a common law rule that bars accident victims from receiving fair compensation for injuries ...

State Troopers to Undergo Car Crash Investigation Training In a recent example of the danger Florida's highways can pose, a car in Jefferson County swerved onto the shoulder, turned back across both lanes of the road onto the opposite shoulder, spun out and crashed into a utility pole. A 17-year old passenger was killed; the driver fled on foot. Sometime later, the Florida Highway Patrol began investigating the accident. Why Wait? Highway Accident Investigations to Start Sooner Florida state troopers who arrive on the scene of deadly highway car accidents will ...

Wrong-site Surgeries Still Persist As the nation moves toward health care reform, and reducing the risk of surgery-related injuries and complications, another public health concern looms. For people like a Virginia woman who recently underwent surgery to remove a benign tumor only to find that the surgeon had operated on the wrong shoulder, the issue is very real. Wrong-site surgery is a significant medical error and a recent Health Affairs study has brought to light how serious the issue has become in American hospitals. In a recent study published in Health Affairs, ...

Cerebral Palsy: Causes and Symptoms of your Child's Condition Every parent wants their child to grow up and live a long, healthy life. Unfortunately, reality remains that children experience life-altering diagnoses every day. One disease affecting our children is cerebral palsy (CP), which according to the Mayo Clinic (Mayo) is caused by an abnormality or disruption in brain development. This abnormality usually develops before birth, but can occasionally occur post-delivery. What is CP and What Are its Symptoms? Mayo defines CP as a disorder of movement, muscle ...

In the current recession many couples who can't afford to divorce are opting for another alternative; finding ways to make their marriage work. In a story reported recently in the Huffington Post, "for many downsized couples, divorce just doesn't make financial sense." Questions then remain on how to make it work. How do couples reignite the spark of fresh love? Author C. Nzingha Smith suggests couples go back to the basics in her new release, Lust-Have Recipes: IN-Gredients for Stimulation. "My hope and one of the inspirations behind writing Lust Have Recipes ...

George Harrison, one of the most influential musicians of all time, and a member of The Beatles may have been taken from us too soon, but for fans of the music, as well as the man, the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, CA is currently hosting a limited exhibit that showcases the life and memory of the man, entitled "George Harrison: Living in the Material World." The exhibit, currently running until March 25th of 2012, showcases items from throughout the artist's life and beyond, including screenings of Martin Scorsese's recent documentary, which shares its name ...

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An open casting call with Hollywood Casting Director and Producer Scott Goldstein will be held in Pittsburgh PA to audition potential talent for new and current reality television shows on various networks such as MTV, VH1, Style, ABC, and others. Scott Goldstein's name can be found in the credits for such shows as Deal or No Deal, Jerseylicious, Glam Fairy, Beauty and The Geek, Make Me A Supermodel, Ochocinco's The Ultimate Catch, Design Intervention, For The Love of Ray J, I Want To Work For Diddy, Minute To Win It, Wipeout, Flavor of Love, The Mole, Parental Control, ...

Greta Pope and Paul Coscino International entertainer/singer Greta Pope is performing at Benny's Chop House (444 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, 312.626.2444) 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday, Dec. 9-10, Saturday, Dec. 17, Friday, Dec. 23 and Saturday, Dec. 31 in the North Lounge. Greta's performances span from lively Brazilian to beloved Broadway, classic Country to powerful Opera. She is accompanied by pianist Paul Coscino. A two-time winner of the International Music Festival held in Europe, Greta captures every audience, performing songs in English, Spanish, ...

Sol et Vita (http://www.soletvita.com), which means "Sun and Life" in Latin, brings balance to nature and life with simple, natural products containing minimal ingredients. Many people have been increasingly selecting organic and natural food products as well as growing their own gardens in an effort to eat more pure and wholesome foods. Along that same line, there is a growing trend to select simple and natural beauty products. Traditional personal care product labels often have a long list of ingredients, some of which are and difficult to determine what ...

Study after study has shown that simply by saying "Thank You" to customers they will spend more money and spread the word about a business. There is also a wealth of evidence to show that the productivity of employees increases rapidly when appreciation is expressed. CCL Client Solutions, a customer acquisition and marketing company, looks at the most effective ways to express your gratitude, improving your business and your customers' experience. At CCL Client Solutions we are huge fans of social media, but sometimes the old ways are the best ways. Take the ...

Boca Raton CPA and accounting firm Rubin & Associates announces a new corporate re-branding strategy and company name change. Previously trading as J & M Accounting and Tax Service since 1981, the company has since expanded and added additional highly qualified and experienced accounting professionals. The firm now provides a wide range of accounting services for both individuals and the small to mid-size business. In addition to tax planning, preparation and advice, the firm also provides bookkeeping, payroll and accounting database services. These latter services ...

The Women's Business Development Center (WBDC), headquartered in Chicago, has received $150,000 in grants to support its various programs. Providing grants were the following nonprofit organizations and businesses: McCormick Foundation, $50,000, for the Child Care Business Program and Child Care Business Expo; Bank of America, $25,000 for the Entrepreneurial Training and Technical Assistance programs; Fifth Third Bank, $15,000, for the Child Care Business Program and Child Care Business Expo; Peoples Energy Corp (Integrys), $5,000, for the Child Care Business ...

With its array of prestigious schools, the U.S. is a draw for those seeking the best education possible. Students in search of the best Animation and Visual Effects training are therefore naturally drawn to The Digital Animation and Visual Effects School at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, where international enrollment is at an all-time high. Revathy Sureshkumar, an international student from India, was looking for a school that specialized in visual effects. "The fact that The DAVE School had distinct Blocks which concentrated on different skill sets such ...

Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina made a presentation on the topic of estate planning presentation at the Summerville Branch of the Dorchester County Library on November 16, 2011 in Summerville, SC. Mr. Guthrie spoke about the basics of estate planning including wills, living trusts, intestate succession, probate, estate taxes, powers of attorney, healthcare decisions, and getting everything organized. Attorney Guthrie's presentation lasted about an hour and he went into many topics surrounding estate planning and probate. ...