Sept. 29– As Dimitris Agrafiotis approached his 39th birthday, the age his father died of a heart attack, he wanted desperately to end his 20- year smoking habit. He puts together a weekly podcast at vapersplace.com, helped start the Scenic City Vapors Club and hosts a bimonthly gathering that draws around 200 “vapers.” We spent $400 a month.
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Dorney, 55, has seen how the NCAA works and when I first told Dorney of Emmert’s statement, he replied, “I think the NCAA should be disbanded.” To Dorney, the NCAA and the NFL are one and the same organization, the only difference is that college players don’t get paid. “Otherwise you have Goodell and the NFL owners on one hand,” Dorney said, “and the NCAA officials, college…
In the Pacific Northwest, that gets well on its way to being widespread in December and peaking in January, said Harvey Crowder, administrator for Walla Walla County Public Health Department. –Family Medical Center, 1120 Rose St., 525-6650, will provide vaccinations Tuesday and Thursday, 2-6 p.m., and Oct. 8 and 10, 2-6 p.m. Cost is $20 for adults, $5 for children.
The afternoon will include tours of the Healthy Living Center, exercise demonstrations, wellness screenings and giveaways. Located inside Hannaford Supermarkets at 900 Central Avenue in Albany, NY, the Healthy Living Center represents a unique partnership between three leading Capital Region organizations that are committed to promoting health and…
Last year, former CEO of Access HealthSource Francisco “Frank” Apodaca pleaded guilty to one count of racketeering in a scheme to bribe members of the El Paso County Commissioners Court and trustees of the El Paso, Ysleta and Socorro school districts in exchange for taxpayer business. Two former Socorro Independent School District trustees, Raymundo “Ray”…
President Obama at first bristled at that nickname. If you don’t enroll– this is why it’s called a mandate– you will get a bill from the beloved and trusted IRS. The penalty the first year is up to $95 per adult and $47.50 per child, or 1 percent of family income, whichever is greater.
Sept. 30– So here we are on the brink of a government shutdown because U.S. House Republicans just cannot stop throwing hissy fits over Obamacare. Tom Harkin, the reasonable senator from Iowa, called the GOP antics “reckless” and “childish” and labeled the House maneuvering “threats” and “tantrums.” So how else can you characterize Republicans’ refusal to budge on the…
Hammersmith, London 30 September 2013. Taxes and stamp duty can be very confusing and it can take quite a while to figure out how it all works. UK Company Discount Landlord Insurance has created a free resource all about Tax Tips for Landlords and Stamp Duty and this guide is available for download on their website.
Sept. 30– Hundreds, maybe thousands, of people crowded Lafayette Square Saturday morning, mostly wearing pink. “We’re out here to support the cause and bring awareness for the need for early detection,” said Sharon Williams, manager of business and patient relations for Emory Clark-Holder Clinic. Teresa Bain of Emory Clark-Holder Clinic risk management clinical…
Over 3 million people will line the streets of New York for the eagerly anticipated Macy’ s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28th. Online travel agent Globehunters will be providing cheap flights to New York from the UK, perfect for anyone eager to experience the parade for themselves. Recent celebrity appearances at the parade have included Kylie Minogue,…
Michael Drayton, The Safe Money Man, has released his newest website, wwww.SafeMoneyManGA.com to help retirees and business professionals avoid paying more than they owe in income taxes. According to the Social Security Administration, 96% of Americans are not able to fund a retirement that will last their lifetime. Drayton recognizes that there is a lack of…
Sept. 28– HELENA– When Montana’s health insurance Internet marketplace opens for business Tuesday, consumers using it should expect some glitches in the complex project, health insurers say. “We know that there are going to be glitches,” says Jerry Dworak, CEO of the Montana Health Co-op, one of three health insurers selling policies on the marketplace.
Sept. 30– Teresa Bryce Bazemore, 54, could not have picked a worse time to lead a mortgage insurance business. In July 2008, when Bazemore was appointed president of Radian Guaranty Inc., housing prices were falling, foreclosures were mounting, and money was pouring out of Radian as it struggled to make good on mortgages gone bad. On June 30, Bazemore’s mortgage…
The Financial Advisory Authority has directed the city not to lay off the 16 firefighters on Monday, but Mayor Alvin Parks Jr. said the layoffs will go into effect. “The FAA doesn’t have the authority to tell us what to do with the city’s money.” Lampkin said the city has $500,000 left of the nearly $768,000 it collected from St. Clair County in protested property…
Sept. 28– A significant spike in flood insurance rates could be coming to homeowners and businesses on the North Shore. While the reform was passed a year ago, real estate associations and Massachusetts lawmakers are calling for a delay in the implementation so some of the issues can be ironed out. This is a problem for older homes that were grandfathered in before…
WellCare, based in Tampa, Fla., said Monday that Healthfirst Health Plan of New Jersey Inc. serves about 47,000 people with Medicaid coverage in 12 counties. Medicaid provides health coverage for poor and disabled people, and states hire insurers like WellCare to administer the coverage. WellCare recently received approval from New Jersey officials to…
Vincent J. Delie, Jr., President and CEO of F.N.B. Corporation comments, “FNB’s recognition as an All Star is a great achievement. About F.N.B. Corporation F.N.B. Corporation, headquartered in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, is a regional diversified financial services company operating in six states and three major metropolitan areas including Pittsburgh, PA, where it…
Giarmarco, Mullins& Horton, P.C., proudly announces its attorneys that have been chosen by their peers for inclusion in Top Lawyers, Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2013. Top Lawyers are nominated by their peers. John Anderson– Health Care Andrew T. Baran– Employment& Labor Larry W. Bennett– Litigation Bruce E. Bigler– Medical Malpractice Defense Julius H….
Sept. 30– DURHAM– Since the Chinese Ministry of Education formally approved Duke’s new Kunshan campus this month, Duke is busy filling its faculty roster and honing the approved academic programs heading to China in fall 2014.. Duke Kunshan University, a partnership with China’s Wuhan University located on 200 acres outside of Shanghai, will be home to about 50…
