Miscellaneous

• School District sued over sexual abuse of a student

  Beth Janicek | May 29, 2011 11:08 AM | 1 CommentSan Antonio, TX

  This week in San Antonio the news was filled with the story of the parents of a Stevenson Middle School student filed suit in Federal Court against the Northside Independent School District,...

• If You Can't Stand the Heat . . . NC's Free Fan Program For Those At Risk

  Pierce Egerton | May 29, 2011 11:00 AM | 0 CommentsGreensboro, NC

  Operation Fan/Heat Relief, a summer fan distribution program that operates each year throughout North Carolina, is now under way. This summer marks the 25th anniversary of the program that...

• Grill, Baby, Grill! But Please Do it Safely.

  Mike Ferrara | May 28, 2011 4:52 PM | 0 CommentsCherry Hill, NJ

  For many of us, Memorial Day is never complete without a good outdoor barbeque. If you’re planning on grilling this holiday weekend, please take a little extra time to make sure...

• Air Quality Alert Includes Part of Outer Banks for Memorial Day Weekend

  Pierce Egerton | May 27, 2011 3:20 PM | 0 CommentsGreensboro, NC

  Air quality officials continued an advisory today for air pollution in northeastern North Carolina over the Memorial Day weekend due to smoke from a Dare County wildfire. Residents from...

• Social Networking -- Not as social as you may think

  Laurie Briggs | May 27, 2011 3:08 PM | 0 CommentsWest Palm Beach, FL

  So, you are an avid Facebook friend and, in fact, you use your Facebook page as a way to communicate with friends and family. After all, your kids all live out of state; you have moved a few...

• Agreeable, Amenable and Malleable to Win

  Alan Ripka | May 27, 2011 10:12 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  In order to consistently prevail you must be agreeable, amenable, and malleable. These characteristics make it possible to gain trust, show compromise, and restructure deals. It is so...

• Round Up: Legal Issues Worth Thinking About.

  Mike Bryant | May 27, 2011 9:12 AM | 0 CommentsSt. Cloud, MN

  I read as many legal blogs and articles as I can get into my Google reader each day. Here's some of the ones I found of interest this month: - Steve Lombardi takes a look at the McDonald's coffee...

• Outpouring of Support for Joplin, MO Tornado Victims - How You Can Help

  Brett Emison | May 26, 2011 2:34 PM | 0 CommentsKansas City, MO

  A substantial outpouring of aid and support has literally been overhelming for Joplin, Missouri residents devastated by a massive tornado earlier this week. The Missouri Association of Trial...

• Texas Senate Passes Modified “Loser Pays” Bill, But Citizens Right Are Still Compromised

  Mark Bello | May 26, 2011 12:52 PM | 1 CommentFarmington Hills, MI

  As reported here yesterday, after a compromise was reached, the Texas Senate passed the so-called “loser pays” legislation. Before Governor Rick Perry signs off, the bill will go back to...

• Round Up: Some Safety Issues of Interest

  Mike Bryant | May 26, 2011 9:25 AM | 0 CommentsSt. Cloud, MN

  As always my Google reader is filled with stories from a number of great bloggers and stories that are looking out for your safety. Here are a couple I found of interest: - Steve Lombardi took a...