The controversial decision made by the UK Government to abolish the default retirement age (DRA) represents a change across the entire UK demographic. With increased life expectancy and shortfalls in government pension provision, the State Pension age for both men and women is to gradually increase, reaching 66 by April 2020. New regulations will be brought in as of 6th April 2011, under the new legislation employers will not be able to dismiss staff simply because they have reached the age of 65. The UK is seeing an increase in the average age of the working population. ...

HT Mart (a.k.a. Home Theater Mart), is pleased to announce the publication of its latest home theater guide for consumers at HomeToys. The focus of the article is centered on the basics of setting up your own Home Theater. The article will guide one through the process, beginning with selecting the proper room. It covers everything from how to paint and light the room, to AV equipment considerations, choosing seating, and finishes with several room decor ideas. If you have been considering hiring someone to build a home theater in your house, or if you are the Do-It-Yourself ...

Essential Healthcare Management (EHM), a healthcare business development firm, is unveiling expanded marketing and social media services at the annual Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) Public Policy Conference and Business Exposition this week in Washington, D.C. while emphasizing its new "Essential Approach to Business Growth in the Healthcare Industry." EHM's "Essential Approach" aligns corporate accounts strategy, sales structure and development, logistics, marketing, public relations and administrative services to quickly improve enterprise agility and sales ...

A condition popularly dubbed "mommy thumb" has been affecting a growing number of individuals who regularly care for young children. It results in pain and "popping" in the thumb, and is generally caused by repeatedly picking up young children underneath their armpits. Board certified Houston plastic surgeon and hand surgery specialist Dr. Leo Lapuerta says that this is a very common condition. "The technical name for this condition is DeQuervain's tendonitis," says Dr. Lapuerta. "People who use their thumbs a lot or pick up new babies are our most common patients with ...

The federal sentencing guidelines are discretionary measures intended to create both uniformity and proportionality in sentencing for people convicted of federal crimes. For years, though, mandatory minimum sentences have resulted in extremely disproportionate sentences for some federal drug crimes. Federal Sentencing Guidelines The Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 called for the development of guidelines for federal sentences. Through the guidelines, Congress sought to narrow the disparity in sentences imposed for similar crimes committed by people in similar circumstances. ...

Women who earn more their husbands are almost 40 percent more likely to get divorced than wives paid about the same or less than their husbands, a new study says. The study was conducted over the span of 25 years, finding that it doesn't matter if the couple is wealthy or poor: if the woman earns 60 percent or more of their combined income, the couple was 38 percent more likely to divorce. Time magazine reports that the study in the Journal of Family Issues gives a pair of reasons for the trend: women with good incomes who find themselves unhappy with marriage can ...

When we think of things we insure, cars, homes and our lives typically come to mind. A North Carolina company, however, has introduced a product that will insure something a little different -- your divorce. Safeguard Guaranty Corporation (SGC) recently started selling what it is calling the world's first divorce insurance product -- WedLock. How it Works Wedlock is a casualty insurance product that provides the beneficiary with financial assistance in the form of a lump sum payment. According to its website, the product offers units of protection for $15.99 per month ...

The newly-designed site for Arizona Personal Injury Attorneys Solomon & Relihan provides several new and updated resources for individuals hurt in motor vehicle accidents. After a car accident, most people have a number of questions and are unsure what actions they should take. By visiting Solomon & Relihan's Accident Help Center, individuals can review steps to take after a car accident and read about whether they may have a personal injury claim. The Accident Help Center also provides information about managing auto insurance issues -- from filing an auto insurance ...

Hampton Inn Spartanburg - North I-85, a premier Spartanburg hotel, announces a special savings deal for travelers who book online. Available March 11 through October 30, 2011 guests can enjoy the Family Getaway Package. The deal includes: - Room accommodations for up to four people. - Two tickets to Hollywild Animal Park. - 2:00 PM late afternoon checkout. - On the House hot breakfast for the whole family. - 100% Hampton Guarantee. If you're not satisfied with your stay, we don't expect you to pay. Located in nearby Inman, South Carolina, Hollywild Animal Park ...

Announcing the release of a 2011 rendition of "Bevis" by Jazz Master, John Bercaw. Included in the release, tracks will range from original cuts to covers that span across a lifetime journey of artistic expression. With the expected publish date of "Bevis" to be in the upcoming weeks, John has crossed into another direction of sharing his talent with the world. Recent credits and appearances have given new life and more importantly, exposure to a true legend of piano. John's own words perhaps explain best: "I would like to sell my music to anyone who appreciates ...

Since 2002 Projector Discount Store has been providing discount Projectors, Screens, Lamps and Mounts to Schools, Houses of Worship, Business Applications and Home Consumers. Great customer service and low prices is our priority. Secure google checkout is offered through our shopping cart. Free shipping and no sales tax is offered on all products. Direct dealer for Da-Lite Screens, Elite Screens and Boxlight Projectors. Custom screen orders and school purchase orders accepted. Projector Discount Store Projector Screen Projector Screens Da-Lite Screens Projector ...

Seattle-based R.D. House Real Estate and Property Management (www.rd-house.com) announced their nomination for the 2011 Business of the Year Torch Awards today, which are sponsored by Better Business Bureau of Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington. This is the second year that R.D. House has received a nomination for the Torch Awards, which honor companies that have demonstrated excellence in the marketplace. One company is chosen as Business of the Year -in both small and large business categories- for Customer Service, Community Involvement, and Innovative Business Practices. Acknowledging ...

Once the IRS establishes that a taxpayer has not fulfilled his financial obligations to them, they are relentless in collecting. Often times, the IRS will file a wage garnishment against the taxpayer instructing the employer to withhold a portion of the employee's income which goes to the IRS. This usually comes as a surprise and is always upsetting to the taxpayer. Raymond B. (Coal Port, PA) came to the Blue Tax offices after the IRS had filed Substitute for Returns for the years of 2005 and 2006, two years in which Raymond had not filed income taxes himself. The IRS ...

A group of dentists across the country who offer sleep apnea treatment by way of oral appliance therapy (OAT for short) are also helping patients explore other methods for improving their overall health and treat their obstructive sleep apnea at the same time. One option that they are discussing with patients is bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) such as LAP-BAND surgery. Of course, these dentists don't pretend to be physicians and always refer patients to bariatric surgeons for proper consultation, but dentists like Denver sleep apnea dentist, Dr. Kevin Berry, ...

Round the World Experts, the first choice for all round the world flights and gap year travel, have introduced a revolutionary 'design your own journey' function on their website. This application marks a simple three-step process to successfully creating the ideal vacation. Follow the three short stages, submit your itinerary and a member of the experienced Round the World Experts team will supply your journey quote within the next 24 hours. The application allows trekkers to quickly negotiate possible flight dates and destinations as well as send off a concise enquiry ...

Moak-1 Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Kiyoto Futatsugi) and AIFRONT Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Kiyoshi Shimizu) have jointly developed the iPad game app Neonim, released on February 28, 2011 in the App Store. Neonim is a game of strategy in which players take turns zapping light balls randomly arranged on the screen. The game unfolds horizontally and vertically, and the secret to winning is to exercise your brain by reading your opponents' tactics. Nim is a mathematical game in which players take turns removing objects, such as ...

Miamisburg, Ohio-based CBC Connect, a member of the Carlton Bates Company, has extended its contract for manufacturing support, or "shelter" services, in Mexico with The Offshore Group through 2015. The company has operated a manufacturing in Mexico facility in Saltillo, Coahuila at The Offshore Group's La Angostura Industrial Park since 2005. Approximately 140 workers are employed in the manufacture of industrial wire harnesses and Deutsche connectors. Upon the finalization of the extension of the agreement, CBC's branch manager, Jeff Trosper, stated that "CBC Connect ...

Coppell-based CiCi's Pizza, a rapidly-expanding 600-unit pizza, pasta, salad and dessert buffet chain, announced today it has signed agreements for the addition of 16 units over the next five years and hired Wingstop veteran Bruce Evans to lead franchise sales. The moves are part of CiCi's growth initiative, with the goal of adding 500 restaurants in the next eight to 10 years. "Texas is a focus in our plan for strategic and sustainable growth," said Mike Shumsky, CiCi's Pizza CEO. "Texas has led the nation in job growth for the past decade, and we have strong brand ...

Marussia Virgin Racing and SMC University - a perfect match. This is the story of two visions that successfully came to life within the utmost competitive and challenging arenas; Formula One and higher education. SMC University is proud to be supporting one of the most innovative and appealing names in motorsport. The partnership with Marussia Virgin Racing will allow SMC University, which offers cutting edge "Motor Sports Management" courses alongside a wide range of higher education programs, to engage with the Formula One community as well as the Team, creating various ...

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha have reported that markedly higher intake of vitamin D is needed to reach blood levels that can prevent or markedly cut the incidence of breast cancer and several other major diseases than had been originally thought. The findings are published February 21 in the journal Anticancer Research While these levels are higher than traditional intakes, they are largely in a range deemed safe for daily use in a December 2010 report from the National ...

MADISON, WI FEBRUARY 22, 2011 – As the organic food trend continues to grow; more farmers are converting from conventional agriculture to organic production. One of the fastest growing markets in the U.S. is the production of organic milk. The growth of this industry has prompted many farmers to transition their land to organic feed grain production. With transition on the rise, it is necessary for these farmers to have effective and economical organic management practices. A research team led by scientists from Penn State University and University of New Hampshire conducted ...

The ferocious Tyrannosaurus rex has been depicted as the top dog of the Cretaceous, ruthlessly stalking herds of duck-billed dinosaurs and claiming the role of apex predator, much as the lion reigns supreme in the African veld. But a new census of all dinosaur skeletons unearthed over a large area of eastern Montana shows that Tyrannosaurus was too numerous to have subsisted solely on the dinosaurs it tracked and killed with its scythe-like teeth. Instead, argue paleontologists John "Jack" Horner from the Museum of the Rockies and Mark B. Goodwin from the University ...

Tiny metal nanoparticles are used as catalysts in many reactions, from refining chemicals to producing polymers and biofuels. How well these nanoparticles perform as catalysts for these reactions depend on which of their crystal faces are exposed. But previous attempts to design these nanoparticles by changing their shape have failed because the structures are unstable and will revert back to their equilibrium shape. Now, researchers at Northwestern University's Institute for Catalysis in Energy Processing have discovered a new strategy for fabricating metal nanoparticles ...

EUGENE, Ore. -- Mothers who are depressed respond differently to their crying babies than do non-depressed moms. In fact, their reaction, according to brain scans at the University of Oregon, is much more muted than the robust brain activity in non-depressed moms. An infant crying is normal, but how mothers respond can affect a child's development, says Jennifer C. Ablow, professor of psychology. For years, Ablow has studied the relationship of behavior and physiological responses such as heart rate and respiration of mothers, both depressed and not, when they respond ...

Irvine, Calif., Feb. 22, 2011 — Getting more exercise, spending time outdoors and helping others are among the activities that can be as effective as drugs or counseling in treating an array of mental illnesses, including depression and anxiety, according to a UC Irvine study. In determining this, Dr. Roger Walsh, professor of psychiatry & human behavior, philosophy and anthropology, as well as adjunct professor of religious studies, reviewed research on the effects of what he calls "therapeutic lifestyle changes." Other TLCs might relate to nutrition, relationships, ...