Preparing a Prenuptial Agreement: a Prudent Decision for Engaged Couples The private lives of celebrities have always been the spectacle of the general public. Recently, many of the country's rich and famous engaged couples have entered into prenuptial agreements, which are legal documents that can define how the couple will handle their finances during the marriage and protect individual property rights in the case of divorce. One famous prenuptial agreement is that of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise. Their agreement awards Katie $3 million per year of marriage until the ...

New research has shown that feral, untrained pigeons can recognise individual people and are not fooled by a change of clothes. Researchers, who will be presenting their work at the Society for Experimental Biology Annual Conference in Glasgow on Sunday the 3rd of July, have shown that urban pigeons that have never been caught or handled can recognise individuals, probably by using facial characteristics. Although pigeons have shown remarkable feats of perception when given training in the lab this is the first research showing similar abilities in untrained feral ...

Mesothelioma: Exposure and Risks Scientific and industrial innovations have led to many modern conveniences. However, they have also led to many of the challenges facing medicine today. Consider mesothelioma -- cancer of the mesothelium. In the United States, about 2,000 new cases of this rare cancer are diagnosed, and another 2,500 people die from the disease each year. While mesothelioma might have many causes, the most common is asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma is a condition in which the cells within the linings of organs mutate and multiply out of control. Malignant ...

Keeping Your Kids Safe Around the Pool This Summer Now that summer is in full swing, pool safety is in the news again, and for good reason. Tragically, hundreds of children drown each year in pools and spas around the country, and thousands more have near-misses. The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has determined that drowning is in fact the number one cause of death for children ages one-to-five in the United States. Most people don't know that children can drown in as little as two inches of water, and that most pool-related drowning deaths occur when ...

Tree frogs have specially adapted self-cleaning feet which could have practical applications for the medical industry. "Tree frog feet may provide a design for self-cleaning sticky surfaces, which could be useful for a wide range of products especially in contaminating environments - medical bandages, tyre performance, and even long lasting adhesives," says researcher, Niall Crawford at the University of Glasgow who will be presenting this work at the Society for Experimental Biology Annual Conference in Glasgow on 3rd of July, 2011. Tree frogs have sticky pads on ...

Workers' Compensation Disability Benefits and Your Heirs in Maryland The purpose of workers' compensation is different from a lawsuit. The Maryland Workers' Compensation Act, unlike tort law, is not designed to make an injured worker whole, but rather to provide financial support following an injury. Workers' Compensation functions more like an insurance policy, making payments to the injured employee, and in some cases, to his or her dependents after his or her death. If you have been awarded a disability benefit and die before all of it has been paid, section ...

The Mary river turtle (Elusor macrurus), which is restricted to only one river system in Australia, will suffer from multiple problems if temperatures predicted under climate change are reached, researchers from the University of Queensland have shown. The scientists, who are presenting their work at the Society for Experimental Biology Annual conference in Glasgow on 3rd July 2011, incubated turtle eggs at 26, 29 and 32⁰C. Young turtles which developed under the highest temperature showed reduced swimming ability and a preference for shallower waters. This combination ...

How Workers' Compensation and Other Benefits Can Affect SSDI Benefits If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, there are limits on how much total compensation you can collect if you also are eligible for additional public disability or workers' compensation benefits. If your benefits exceed an amount set by the Social Security Administration (SSA), the SSA may reduce the amount of SSDI benefits you receive to offset the other public disability or workers' compensation benefits you receive. Public Benefits That May Reduce Your SSDI Benefits Workers' ...

Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London have discovered a new way of detecting zinc in zebra fish, that could pave the way for furthering our understanding of diseases like type 2 diabetes, prostate cancer and Alzheimer's. The results will be announced today (3 July) at the Sixth International Symposium on Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry, in Brighton. Zinc is found throughout the body and involved in many metabolic pathways that affect the function of the immune system and brain, reproduction, and sexual development. Zinc is also increasingly recognised ...

Proposed Changes to New Jersey Hit-and-Run Laws At about 12:30 pm on December 15, 2010, Millville, New Jersey, police officers investigated a report of a body on the side of Silver Run Road. When they arrived, they found 36-year-old Edward Morrison unresponsive on the roadside. Medical personnel transported Morrison to a hospital, where doctors pronounced Morrison dead about an hour later. Police offered a $1,500 reward for information about what happened to Morrison and they received a tip the next day that a local man's 2000 Hyundai Elentra appeared to have been ...

An Introduction to the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act If you have ever known someone who has struggled with debt, you may be familiar with stories of rude, upsetting or even downright offensive debt-collector behavior. But, even though many consumers are not aware of it, there are legal limits on what creditors can do to collect payment. Knowing the basics about your rights during the debt-collection process is imperative to avoid creditor harassment. Federal Protection The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, known as the FDCPA, is a federal law that ...

Stena Line has expressed its delight at the announcement that its acquisition of the DFDS routes from Belfast to Liverpool (Birkenhead) and Belfast to Heysham has been fully approved by the Competition Commission. The acquisition, which amounts to approximately GBP40M investment, will enable Stena Line to improve its service on the Irish Sea by offering several different alternatives for transportation between Northern Ireland and Great Britain and will improve service and frequency for passengers and freight. Irish Sea Area Director Michael McGrath said: "We ...

Swinglifestyle, the largest swingers site will be attending a parade with their own float on July 6th 2011. The parade is scheduled to start at 8:30 pm on bourbon Street. This is the first time a swingers site has created a float to be in the parade. The parade is in recognition of swingers and a Naughty in N'awlins convention. Swinglifestyle, which receives millions of visits each month continues to be the largest site for the lifestyle. Swinglifestyle pioneered the online swinging industry. Swinging has been growing at an astronomical rate and more people are embracing ...

P&O Cruises today announced that it will expand its fleet with a 141,000-tonne cruise ship, built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, scheduled to enter service in March 2015. The as-yet-unnamed 3,611-passenger vessel will be the largest in the P&O Cruises fleet, as well as the largest cruise ship built specifically for the British market. To be built at Fincantieri's Monfalcone yard, the all-in cost is approximately EUR155,000 per lower berth. Ushering in an exciting era for P&O Cruises, the ship will offer a stylish and innovative new design and an unprecedented ...

Selectress Iriela will spin a spicy and rhythm-centric blend drawing upon her extensive travels and forward looking world beat vision. As the creator and producer of festivals and films, she'll invite her friends to play alongside her live : including renowned and award winnng producers, international musicians, innovative artists and DJs. Dance, chill and take in that Summer breeze with the open air splendor of BOOM restaurant and lounge in the Summer. Enjoy this intimate vibe each Friday this Summer - a sexy throwback to the artist's Soho - the real deal! Featured ...

Located just a few miles north of Manhattan, Westchester County is truly a barometer for the luxury real estate market of homes in the United States. Real Estate Guru, Jonathan Lerner, Broker of Five Corners Properties located in Scarsdale, NY reports that the 1st half of the year results for 2011 show a mixed bag for the area. "The good news is that the average price for a home ticked upward about 1.5%, said Jonathan, however we saw home sales decline about 14% as roughly only 1,700 homes sold compared to the previous year when nearly 2,000 properties were purchased." We ...

Valley of the Sun Dog Rescue has been named the July 2011 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. Based in Mesa, Arizona, Valley of the Sun was founded in the year 2000. The organization focuses on helping ill, injured, maimed, abandoned or unwanted American Pit Bulls and Staffordshire Terriers. But no breed in need is turned away. Dogs come to the group from various animal shelters in the area and from private citizens. Before the dogs leave the shelter and go to their adoptive ...

New York Pizza in Springfield, Ohio, has recently launched a Giant Pizza Challenge. As many residents in Springfield already know, New York Pizza offers a very tasty New York style pizza. Now the pizzeria is offering a pizza challenge for all big eaters. "The challenge is for a two-person team to consume a 36 inch pizza in fifty minutes or less." says Phil Fogliani, local owner of New York Pizza. "Successful completion will earn the participants a refund of the $49.00 entry fee, their picture on the Wall of Fame, and New York Pizza gift certificates." Fogliani ...

The CDM Media team announced today the launch of a new technology event for media and entertainment industry CIOs. The CIO CME Summit will be held September 18-21, 2011 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The CIO CME Summit is an opportunity for CIOs and IT executives from print, television, film, and cable organizations to discuss best practices and IT pain points in an exclusive business setting. The event includes networking opportunities and interactive agenda sessions, including think tanks, analyst Q&As, roundtables and panel discussions. CDM Media developed the CIO ...

In recent years Grid-Tools, who have offices in England, India and USA, as well as Wales, have worked with students at Swansea University, assisting them with Data Visualisation projects, as part of the Access to Masters (ATM) scholarship programme which is backed by the Convergence European Social Fund (ESF) through the Welsh Assembly Government. Grid-Tools director Huw Price, who himself graduated from Swansea University commented: "We chose to support the programme because it is a great initiative encouraging young people to forge a career in the IT industry." Over ...

Smarthome, the leading provider of home automation products, announced today that it has joined Catalog Choice to provide customers with an additional method to manage the receipt of printed marketing materials. Catalog Choice is a free service that allows customers to choose how they want to receive marketing material from businesses. Customers can sign up for a free account online and manage from which businesses they would like to receive printed marketing materials. "Catalog Choice provides our customers with the ability to manage all of the direct mail ...

Novacoast Inc., an IT professional services and product development company, today announced it has been recognized by Everything Channel as a part of CRN's 2011 VAR500 list, which ranks the top technology integrators in North America. Featuring the highest producing technology integrators and solution provider organizations in the IT channel, the VAR500 rankings consider earnings from hardware sales, software sales and managed IT services. Novacoast placed at #420 in the 17th annual ranking. The VAR500 is a list of the largest value-added resellers, solution providers ...

Due to an unusually wet spring and summer, the threat of mosquito invasions and the ensuing diseases carried by these pests is higher than in normal years. According to George Schulz, owner of Bite-Busters.com and Better Termite & Pest Control in Alexandria, "We're seeing evidence that mosquitoes are back with a vengeance and we're encouraging our clients to take measures to remove breeding sites which is one of the best things a homeowner can do." Schulz indicates that eliminating mosquito breeding areas such as standing water in potted plants with drip ...

Bryant & Stratton College Online announced today that it will host a Virtual Open House on Wednesday, July 13 from 6:00-8:00pm EDT. During the open house admissions representatives will provide an overview of the overall online college experience, from application deadlines and the enrollment process to courses, career services and support available to students. Additionally, representatives will be available to chat live and answer questions from prospective students about the online degree programs at Bryant & Stratton College Online. Bryant & Stratton College ...

When a high-profile couple chooses to end their marriage, it becomes front-page news. There isn't a person in American unaware of the recent happenings in the Schwarzenegger-Shriver household: Shriver has left their marriage after 25 years and four children. Recently, the water has been muddied with the disclosure that Schwarzenegger fathered a child with the couple's housekeeper. After such a betrayal, many in the media are prepared to cover a legal fight that will rival the War of the Roses. Fortunately for the family, divorce mediation offers a kinder, gentler alternative ...