Ron Crawford | August 31, 2010
A Carol Stream family has initiated a federal lawsuit against Special Olympics Illinois and Community High School District 94 for denying their 17-year-old daughter, Jenny Youngwith, a full and equal opportunity to participate in basketball and track programs administered by the two organizations. Due to her respiratory impairment, Jenny uses her service dog Simba, a [...]
Nathan Mandell | August 31, 2010
Lupus LA, which serves the needs of people with systemic lupus and their families in Los Angeles County, today announced the appointment of Shante Broadus to its board of directors. As a board member Shante will help lead efforts on behalf of the organization, which include: promoting lupus research, awareness, education, patient services, and new [...]
Linda Davis | August 30, 2010
Top 9 Argentina Travel Tips Argentina is a popular destination, but it’s important to note on any vacation that there can be cultural, geological and meteoroligical differences when travelling abroad that could potentially ruin your entire trip. While in some places the differences can be minor, in others you could deeply offend a person by [...]
Cindy Parker | August 29, 2010
Business travel has actually increased considerably in the last ten years as companies are able to sell more readily to markets all around the world; the Internet has ensured that even tiny companies can have a customer base that is truly global! It is business travelers though who are feeling the strain with increasing stress [...]
Jason Long | August 29, 2010
Leading boomers (aged 63-64) want to continue working, but three times as many are unemployed today as were two years ago. They face high unemployment, unwanted early retirement, and early draws on Social Security, meaning less retirement income. This critical finding is from Deft Research’s just-released Age-in Study 2010. Using a combination of population demographics [...]
Linda Davis | August 29, 2010
In this new original and eye-opening book, THE NOT SO PATIENT ADVOCATE: How To Get The Healthcare You Need Without Fear Or Frustration, readers walk through the seemingly forbidden or secretive door to the mystifying and occasionally infuriating maze that is today’s healthcare machine. The author shares candid facts about what actually goes on where [...]
Linda Davis | August 29, 2010
VH1 goes back to its music roots and revisits the age-old question: “Who is the greatest music artist for all time?” Determined by a poll of well-known music artists and music experts in the industry, VH1 will reveal this definitive (and sure-to-be highly controversial) list declaring who is the greatest of the great. Hosted by [...]
David Lane | August 29, 2010
After a few years of strict credit requirements and limited options, students this year have seen financial institutions once again offer private student loans. And with the financial markets rebounding, more lenders mean better loan terms for students and parents. “As the banking industry begins to recover, student loan lenders are here to stay — [...]
Abby Glass | August 28, 2010
The new Hanesbrands Theatre in the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts today announced its 2010-2011 season, filled with plays, dance, opera, films and other visual delights. Opening the new theatre with performances from September 8 to 25 is Bouncers, produced and directed by Mark Woods, and starring Ben Baker, Travis Smith, Lee Spencer and [...]
Robert Crosley | August 27, 2010
Piloting American Suzuki Motor Corporation’s (ASMC) modified 2010 Suzuki Kizashi Bonneville Special, Road & Track’s Sam Mitani injected the Kizashi into the record books (and himself in the 200 mph club) with his 203.720 mph run at this year’s Bonneville Speed Week, exceeding the previous record of 202.301 mph. Despite a multitude of records – [...]