Social Security's Compassionate Allowances Program The Social Security Administration (SSA) is notorious for its slow pace in processing claims, especially if the person making the claim has been denied and is seeking an appeal hearing to contest. Applicants can wait months or even a year or longer for the chance to begin receiving benefits. However, when an applicant's medical condition is serious enough that it obviously meets the SSA's definition of a disability, the SSA has a duty to provide benefits more quickly through its compassionate allowances (CAL) program ...

New Law Cracks Down on Driving Under the Influence (DUI) If you are charged with a DUI in Illinois, it is more important than ever to work with an experienced DUI attorney. New legislation, passed in August, has increased the likelihood of being convicted of drunk driving. Now, officers at the scene of an accident will not only be encouraged to check for intoxication, they may be required to. In the past, police officers on the scene of an accident that caused personal injury or death had the right to use chemical tests to measure blood or urine to determine intoxication ...

Strangulation Bill Becomes Law In the past, those convicted of strangulation in cases of domestic violence received a misdemeanor with light penalties in instances where the individual was not killed. As of July 1, when "Strangulation Bill" went into effect, that has changed. Passing unanimously in both houses of the state legislature and signed not long after by Governor Bill Haslam, the new law makes strangulation a type of aggravated assault, which is a felony crime with a sentence between three to six years in jail. Supporters of the measure say the ...

Operation G.I. Jane, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting deployed, single mothers in the U.S. military, announces its first annual Halloween Fundraiser, Halloween Hoorah, on October 29th at Terminus Buckhead, 3280 Peachtree Road, Atlanta from 8pm to 1am. Proceeds from the event will help support the daily functions and on-going Programs of Operation G.I. Jane. Halloween Hoorah is expected to draw attendees from throughout the metro-Atlanta area as well as from Washington, D.C. The highlight of the evening will be a Special Ops team from Afterburner rappelling ...

Halloween is a time of year when law enforcement is out in record numbers to crack down on DUIs. Apparently, DUIs have been on the rise since 2006, according to AAA's website, but not all DUIs result in fatalities or even injuries. In fact, even though the records show that DUI-related arrests have increased, actual car crashes involving DUIs have decreased 10% over the past three years. Many citizens believe this decrease has been due to the Highway Patrol's increasing of DUI checkpoints at certain times of the year. According to statistics, there is always a rise ...

Private Island Entertainment announced the national reveal of the newly redesigned PrivateIslandParty.com, a next-generation online purchasing platform providing a superior shopping experience at home or on the go. Smooth, secure, and easy, PrivateIslandParty.com offers a free mobile app for retail and wholesale the first of its kind among competitors. Along with its new look, Private Island Entertainment has been busy filling up its dance card, making a splash at big-name industry events such as The DJ Expo and New York Comic Con, each drawing crowds in excess of 5,000 ...

The Los Angeles Dental Society (LADS) has elected Dr. Sonia Molina, president of Molina Endodontics, to head its 1,200-member organization for 2011-2012. Dr. Molina, the first Latina president in the organization's 76-year-history, will be installed at a formal dinner on Saturday, October 29, beginning at 6 p.m. at Taglyan Cultural Center, which is located at 1201 N. Vine Street, in Hollywood. The event themed Carnaval Internacional, will feature Brazilian dancers, stilt walkers, and wine and tequila tasting. The Annual Inaugural Gala gathers some of Los Angeles' top ...

The Children's Cancer Research Fund (CCRF) has launched the Light Up The Nation campaign and website (www.lightupthenation.org) - a unique holiday giving program benefitting both the donor and a child in the hospital. From now until the end of the year, both individuals and corporations can participate and bring a smile to a child in the hospital undergoing cancer treatment. For each $50 donation, the donor will receive Harry the Holiday Conductor Bear. As Harry arrives at the donor's doorstep, a matching bear will also be sent to a child at participating hospitals, nationwide. ...

TravelWithCarnet.com provides Foodies and Connoisseurs who love to dine at the Worlds' best establishments, a new view on award winning restaurants on the Las Vegas strip. Travelling to Las Vegas, Nevada can serve as a reason to indulge in French culinary perfection prepared by star chefs Alain Ducasse, Joel Robuchon, Pierre Gagnaire, and Guy Savoy. Of course nothing compares to a real international excursion to dine in their establishments in Paris France, but the editors of TravelwithCarnet.com agree that these Las Vegas restaurants dutifully deliver the essence of ...

Our two day program demonstrates: • Plant-wide optimization strategies - enhancing productivity through continuous improvement and lean operations • Eco-manufacturing strategies - analyzing the ROI of energy, water and waste reduction • Cost of compliance - establishing a unified quality system in the face of cost pressures • Retail requirements- insight into retail audit requirements and food safety protocols • Staying Globally competitive • Brand protection through third party risk management • Growing importance of supplier management programs Program highlights ...

The NBAF, presenter of the National Black Arts Festival and the Sadie G Mays Health and Rehabilitation Center will present an informative seminar on Alzheimer's disease called Arts 4 Alzheimer's: Alzheimer's 101. The seminar will be conducted on Friday, November 4, 2011 from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. at the Sadie G. Mays Center. The seminar will be led by Tania Becker, founding director of Arts 4 Alzheimer's. The organization was created to help individuals with Alzheimer's find creative outlets and participate in meaningful activities, while having fun and being socially engaged. ...

The latest trend in Hollywood's most desirable nurseries are custom made soothing suites for new mommy and baby. The latest celebrity to follow this trend is former Spice Girl, Mel B. Her lavish soothing suite is equipped with a velvet plush chair that is perfect for nursing her new infant Madison. Her total for a nursery filled with soothing silk drapes was $5,245. The baby's pink custom bedding alone was $1,340. New mom and famous singer Pink decided to go another route. Even though Pink was looking at nurseries in Beverly Hills earlier this year for around $1300, ...

On Veteran's Day 2011, Deck 84 will pay tribute to veterans past and present by donating 10% of the day's dinner sales to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, a 501c3 organization that has supported the families of fallen and wounded Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps special operations personnel for the past 31 years. Beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, guests are invited to enjoy Deck 84's waterfront views and mouthwatering selection of dinner entrees, including Soy and Ginger Grilled Hanger Steak, Baja Fish Tacos and Black Angus Slider, while supporting ...

Hudsonville Creamery & Ice Cream Company, headquartered in Holland, Michigan, is celebrating the fall season with the launch of new Limited Edition flavors. Michigan's largest manufacturer of branded ice cream is expanding its popular Limited Edition products, which will be available in grocery stores throughout Michigan, as well as Indiana, Ohio and Illinois. The 2011 fall Limited Edition flavors are: • Pumpkin: A fall staple, Hudsonville's thick, rich and creamy pumpkin ice cream • Country Apple Pie: Returning after a successful introduction in 2010, vanilla ...

Wolters Kluwer Health announced today that Pharmacy OneSource, software-as-a-service provider of Sentri7, a clinical surveillance, documentation and reporting tool, is hosting a complimentary webinar with Edward Eiland, PharmD, MBA, BCPS (AQ-ID), on "Successes of a Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI) Reduction Team." Clostridium difficile is a challenging organism to treat and its associated pathogenicity leads to increased morbidity and mortality. A multidisciplinary quality team designated as the Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI) Reduction Team was ...

Kaeng Raeng Inc, a nutraceutical company based in Silicon Valley, is proud to announce that it recently became authorized for the Southern Pacific region of Whole Foods Markets, starting with the Hillcrest store in San Diego, CA. Kaeng Raeng is available in the Whole Body section. Whole Foods Market stores currently carry Kaeng Raeng's best-seller, the 3-day Beginner detox program, as well as the beginner trial packets in all three flavors: "joyful," "daybreak," and "into the blue." "I'm so thrilled to expand our Whole Foods Market ...

Farmers & Merchants Bank celebrated 12 Orange County women at the third annual Women of Courage breakfast on Thursday, October 20 at Zov's Bistro Cafe in Tustin. This exclusive event celebrates women who have displayed courage, tenacity and wisdom to make a lasting difference in both their business and community. The recipients, who were selected by F&M branch managers throughout Orange County, are women from a broad array of age groups, cultural backgrounds and professions, with each making a significant contribution to their business and community. "With ...

Garvey Schubert Barer has been selected for the 2011 Appleseed Award for Pro Bono Service by Washington Appleseed. Firm volunteers, led by firm Owner and Washington Appleseed board of directors member Ronald J. Knox, have contributed more than 200 hours to the organization, helping in matters such as assessing and reporting on the impact of payday loans and advocating for the homeless. Firm volunteers also have been active in helping devise and implement the organization's legal strategy. "Ron and all of our volunteers should be lauded for their outstanding contribution ...

Although not offered to the general public, Minx designer nail film has been making a huge statement in popular culture. As of now, Minx is for the elite celebrities that act as a sort of walking billboard for the company. The elaborate designs and coloring makes for a look that no other nail add-ons can achieve, and does it without taking forever to dry or easily being pulled off. Many salons right now will not be able to be Minx dealers, but there are other similar products that will become more popular as Minx does. Many of these are available to salons right now, ...

Blue Planet Publishing and author Tony Graff proudly announce the release of his debut title, Juniper Crescent. Sized at 5 x 8, this paperback is categorized under Fantasy and Sci-Fi Fiction. The title is the author's first release and will be initially displayed and sold at the Mile-Hi-Con Literary Convention the weekend of October 21, 2011. Juniper Crescent is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $13.95. About the Book (Excerpts & Info): Oksanya has been given the gift of a lifetime ...

Fuel purifier manufacturer RCI Technologies introduces the FRS 660-50-UL Automatic Fuel Recirculating System. The FRS is designed to automatically circulate and clean stored fuel at 50 gallons per minute on a preprogrammed schedule. The system is housed in a NEMA 4 key-lockable cabinet and is equipped with alarms to alert the user in the event of pump failure, purifier high water level, system high pressure and flow switch. This FRS model is ideal for larger fuel storage tanks and is also available in a multi-tank version. As with all of RCI's fuel recirculating systems, ...

Market Metrix, the premier source for guest and employee feedback management solutions for hospitality, has expanded its presence in Europe by opening an office in Barcelona, Spain. Leonard W. Nash, Market Metrix co-founder, and Georgina Pares, recently appointed Director of Business Development, will head the office. "The European, Middle East and African hospitality markets are known for their long tradition of service and innovation. We are delighted to be in this celebrated region and excited to support the industry with our cutting edge services and technology," ...

Peace is Possible, and on November 13, 2011 Rotarians and peacemakers on the west coast will gather in Palm Springs at the Palm Springs Convention Center to discuss this very theme at the Rotary Peace Conference. This event, hosted by Rotary International Director Ken Boyd is one of a series that have taken place throughout the world. "What is special about the event is our Keynote Speaker Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mohandas Gandhi, and the public is invited," says Host Chair Dr. Garbis Der-Yeghian. "Mr. Gandhi, founder of M.K. Gandhi Institute, will share ...

Kazawest Services Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of a residential strata building located central Vancouver to its strata management portfolio. The property comprises condo residences and is minutes away from Oakridge shopping centre, Queen Elizabeth Park, and Langara College (http://www.langara.bc.ca). The strata council for the property contacted several of Vancouver's leading property management companies in their search for a property manager. Kazawest was chosen as the best fit to the strata council's requirement to have a service provider demonstrating ...

Software Consortium, an information technology solutions provider, announced it was awarded the 8m Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification from the United States Small Business Administration. The 8m program allows Software Consortium to compete more effectively for 5% of government contracts, which are now set-aside for WOSBs, and to team with prime contractors who require the services of a quality IT solutions partner to meet their small business obligations. Software Consortium also holds a General Services Administration (GSA) Contract, Schedule 70, for Information ...