Astor EB-5, LLC Deploys NES Financial's EB-5 Escrow Administration Solution

"In addition to the improvements in efficiency afforded by NES Financial's technology and service based-solution, the NES Financial team was very responsive and helped us think through the process." David Hart, Immigration Attorney NES Financial , a leading provider of trust and escrow administration solutions for Regional Centers, financial ... (more)

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/4/prweb10581086.htm

Sidewalks improved in Spokane Valley

Sidewalks along Sprague Avenue between Havana and Fancher Road will be improved in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act on April 15.

http://www.krem.com/news/Sidewalks-improved-in-Spokane-Valley-201063111.html

Ninth Circuit Decides Selection Of Retail Mutual Funds Was A Breach Of Fiduciary Duty

The Court affirmed lower court findings that the Committee had breached its duty by failing to investigate lower cost share classes and that such failure amounted to a breach of the duty of prudence.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/ninth-circuit-decides-selection-of-retai-90764/

Legal Alert: March Madness - Could Friendly Wagers Among Employees Put Your Organization At Risk?

Executive Summary: March Madness, Super Bowl, and Fantasy Football pools have become ingrained in the American workplace and seem harmless to many; however, permitting such activities creates a wide range of risks for employers, from productivity loss to discrimination and disability issues and even criminal penalties.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/legal-alert-march-madness-could-frien-90555/

Cheating Scandal Surrenders Begin

The first of several defendants expected to surrender Tuesday in Atlanta's school shooting scandal has turned herself in to authorities.

http://www.gpb.org/news/2013/04/02/cheating-scandal-surrenders-begin?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GPBNewsFeed+%28GPB+News%29

U.S. demand for skilled worker visas could soon top quota

A popular United States visa program for skilled workers is likely to hit its quota within days after its application period opens, triggering a lottery and signaling that companies feel confident enough about the economy to hire more foreign workers.

http://www.hrreporter.com/articleview/17630-us-demand-for-skilled-worker-visas-could-soon-top-quota

Steve King Shares History of Landscape Structures in "A Legacy of Play"

Steve King, cofounder and chairman of Landscape Structures Inc., a Delano, Minn.-based commercial playground equipment manufacturer, has released a book, "A Legacy of Play." The book, which was introduced at the company's annual sales meeting in Minnesota, follows the history of Landscape Structures that King and his wife, Barb, founded in 1971.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/4/prweb10589772.htm

RICO presents challenges in Atlanta cheating case

The criminal prosecution of dozens of Atlanta Public Schools educators presents considerable challenges for both prosecutors and defense attorneys because of the use of a complex law initially designed to dismantle organized crime, legal experts say.

http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2013/04/01/606937ustlantaschoolscheating_ap.html?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mrss

Vacaville Music set to reopen with room for more services

Joe Avila, son of Vacaville Music owner Rosanne Avila, places miniature guitars in a display case at the local business' new shop.

http://www.thereporter.com/news/ci_22921223/vacaville-music-set-reopen-room-more-services?

W-B/Scranton February unemployment rate held at 9.8 percent

The February unemployment rate Scranton/Wilkes-Barre metro area held at 9.8 percent, according to new data released today by the state.

http://citizensvoice.com/news/w-b-scranton-february-unemployment-rate-held-at-9-8-percent-1.1466561

RFP - NetApp Fas2240 and Cisco UCS Hardware

Please note that winning bid will be published. Cherokee Nation Businesses, LLC reserves the right to issue one award, multiple awards, or reject all bids; any award is subject to the approval of the required funds.

http://www.cherokee.org/procurements/currentprocurements/procurementdetails.aspx?BidID=9494

La Fuente hit with federal wage complaint

About 60 current and former servers at a popular Milwaukee restaurant claim in a federal class action lawsuit that they were not paid the minimum wage, in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act and Wisconsin wage and hour laws.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/news/200953531.html

Prison reform process `derailed'

CONCERNS have been raised over the government's ability to deliver on key prison reforms after the resignation of prisons director Barry Greenberry.

http://www.examiner.com.au/story/1405232/prison-reform-process-derailed/?src=rss

The Law Offices of Jacqueline Armstrong Announces Brazoria County,...

Federal Judge Gregg Costa entered a judgment against Brazoria County in favor of Diana Coates and Margo Green, who were terminated in 2009 in retaliation for reporting Former Judge James Blackstock's sexual harassment, according to the Law Offices of Jacqueline Armstrong, who represented the women.

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20130402005645&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Mesothelioma Law Firm Baron and Budd Congratulates Dr. Celeste...

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Awards Dr. Celeste Monforton 2013 Irving Selikoff Lifetime Achievement Award for Taking Asbestos to Task Dr.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/4/prweb10589089.htm

Scranton/W-B February unemployment rate held at 9.8 percent

The February unemployment rate Scranton/Wilkes-Barre metro area held at 9.8 percent, according to new data released today by the state.

http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-w-b-february-unemployment-rate-held-at-9-8-percent-1.1466555

Michael Sullivan, South Hadley selectboard approve 3-year contract for new town administrator

SOUTH HADLEY - The selectboard and Michael Sullivan , the new town administrator who began work Monday, agreed to a three-year contract last week paying him $118,000 the first year and a maximum of $128,000 by 2015 if his performance reviews are favorable.

http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2013/04/sullivan_south_hadley_selctboa.html

Tacoma Couple Ordered to Reimburse $224,000 in Workersa Comp Fraud

A Tacoma couple received jail time and will have to reimburse the state more than $200,000 after they both filed fraudulent workers' compensation claims in 2009.

http://kbkw.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=5294

The Supreme Court: No friend of freedom

Anti-Proposition 8 protesters line both sides of the street in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington March 26, 2013.

http://aei.org/article/politics-and-public-opinion/judicial/the-supreme-court-no-friend-of-freedom/

The Law Offices of Jacqueline Armstrong Announces Brazoria County,...

Federal Judge Gregg Costa entered a judgment against Brazoria County in favor of Diana Coates and Margo Green, who were terminated in 2009 in retaliation for reporting Former Judge James Blackstock's sexual harassment, according to the Law Offices of Jacqueline Armstrong, who represented the women.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130402005645/en

Lawsuit over Verizon Pensions Goes Class Action

Retirees have gained class action status for a suit against Verizon Communications Inc.

http://www.wirelessdesignmag.com/news/2013/04/lawsuit-over-verizon-pensions-goes-class-action

Back again: County Commissioners to weigh in on discrimination policy tonight

Less than a year after three Buncombe County commissioners rejected a resolution that would protect government workers against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, the proposition returns to the board for reconsideration tonight.

http://www.mountainx.com/article/49283/Back-again-County-Commissioners-to-weigh-in-on-discrimination-policy-tonight

Healthentic is Celebrating National Employee Benefits Day All April Long

Navigating the world of employee benefits is a daunting task, and the team at Healthentic wants to acknowledge these professionals on National Employee Benefits Day, and every day.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/4/prweb10584973.htm

Kansas company charged with employing undocumented workers

U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom says a Spring Hill, Kan., company, Advantage Framing, has been employing undocumented workers to gain a competitive advantage against others in the construction industry.

http://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/morning_call/2013/04/kansas-company-charged-with-employing.html

Whistle-Blowers Tell Stories of Fear and Vindication

Thomas Drake, former senior executive at National Security Agency , described what it was like to be a whistle-blower about NSA's program for monitoring telephonic and electronic communications.

http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/united-states/whistle-blowers-tell-stories-of-fear-and-vindication-372136.html

Ten Reasons You're Not Getting a Raise

You might think you deserve a raise, but that doesn't always mean your boss agrees with you.

http://lifehacker.com/5993259/ten-reasons-youre-not-getting-a-raise-and-what-you-can-do-about-it

First Suspect In School Cheating Scandal Surrenders

The first of more than 30 defendants expected to surrender Tuesday in Atlanta's school cheating scandal has turned herself in to authorities.

http://www.local12.com/news/local/story/First-Suspect-In-School-Cheating-Scandal/IlI1CpPQ90yQfin2bEq63A.cspx?rss=30

Broncos' Griffin furious at NRL's Thaiday citing

A furious Anthony Griffin fired a broadside at the NRL's match review committee accusing them of conduct "not in the spirit of the game" for charging Brisbane captain Sam Thaiday over an incident involving a referee last Friday night.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/8500740/Broncos-Griffin-furious-at-NRLs-Thaiday-citing

Memo to Employers: Stop Wasting Your Employees' Money

Now that I'm a law professor, people expect me to write law review articles. There are some problems with the genre-not least its absurd citation formatting system and all the fetishism surrounding it-but it's not a bad way to make arguments about how and why the law should change in ways that might actually help people.

http://baselinescenario.com/2013/04/02/memo-to-employers-stop-wasting-your-employees-money/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BaselineScenario+%28The+Baseline+Scenario%29

First two defendants surrender in Atlanta school cheating scandal

Tameka Goodson, educator indicted in Atlanta school cheating scandal, surrendering at Fulton County Jail early on April 2, 2013, the deadline set by prosecutors for all defendants in the scandal to do same The first two of several defendants expected to surrender Tuesday in Atlanta's school cheating scandal have turned themselves in to authorities, ... (more)

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57577416/first-two-defendants-surrender-in-atlanta-school-cheating-scandal/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CBSNewsPCAnswer+%28PC+Answer%3A+CBSNews.com%29

Suspects in Atlanta cheating scandal surrender

The first of more than 30 defendants expected to surrender Tuesday in Atlanta's school shooting scandal has turned herself in to authorities.

http://www.wfaa.com/news/national/201013871.html

By Jim Butler

As we reported in our 27 March 2013 blog, a New York Appellate Division court made it possible for the owners of the Eden Roc Renaissance hotel in Miami Beach to oust Marriott as its operator -- despite the long-term hotel management contract between the two, which would have lasted another 43 years.

http://www.hospitalitynet.org/columnist/148001223/jim-butler.html

1st suspect in Atlanta cheating scandal surrenders

The first of more than 30 defendants expected to surrender Tuesday in Atlanta's school shooting scandal has turned herself in to authorities.

http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/apexchange/2013/04/02/us-atlanta-schools-cheating.html

First suspect in cheating scandal surrenders

The first of several defendants expected to surrender Tuesday in Atlanta's school cheating scandal has turned herself in to authorities.

http://www.newschannel9.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.ga/23ed56f4-www.newschannel9.com.shtml

First suspect in Atlanta cheating scandal surrenders

The first of more than 30 defendants expected to surrender Tuesday in Atlanta's school cheating scandal has turned herself in to authorities.

http://www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/First-suspect-in-Atlanta-cheating-scandal-surrenders-201014771.html

1 Ga. Cheating Suspect Surrenders

The first of more than 30 defendants expected to surrender Tuesday in Atlanta's school cheating scandal has turned herself in to authorities.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/atlanta-school-cheating-suspects-surrender-18852260

First suspect in cheating scandal surrenders

Fulton County Jail records show that Tameka Goodson was in custody early Tuesday after being booked into jail on charges of racketeering and making false statements and writings.

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/04/02/2447340/first-suspect-in-cheating-scandal.html#storylink=rss

Armstrong may need pool lift

ADA regulations could well force the City of Armstrong to spend over $4,000 on a lift for the city pool that was already ADA-compliant when it was built four years ago.

http://www.esthervilledailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/517814/Armstrong-may-need-pool-lift.html?nav=5003

WareCare

He suffered a gruesome on-the-job injury in front of a national audience. And he may be forced to pay the full cost of his care and recovery.

http://baystateliberal.blogspot.com/2013/04/warecare.html

Mailboxes 'returned to sender'

Mailboxes at the downtown Muncie post office have been on the move lately. Late last week, the post office at 125 S. Franklin St.

http://www.thestarpress.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestarpress.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304020001%26nclick_check%3D1

NHS whistleblower line activated

The line, open from Tuesday, is being piloted for one year and should offer reassurance to staff, Health Secretary Alex Neil said.

http://icdumfries.icnetwork.co.uk/othernews/news//tm_headline=nhs-whistleblower-line-activated%26method=full%26objectid=33101272%26siteid=77296-name_page.html

Vacaville Music set to reopen with room for more services

A month after closing its downtown location, Vacaville Music is preparing for Wednesday's grand reopening in its new digs -- at 34 E. Union Way, in an industrial park off Leisure Town Road.

http://www.thereporter.com/news/ci_22921223?source=rss

Corporate Whistle Blower Center Now Urges All Physicians or Medical...

The Corporate Whistle Blower Center is now urging any type of physician, surgeon, medical device insiders, or pharmaceutical company insiders to cash in, if they possess significant proof a medical device maker, or a drug maker was knowingly selling defective drugs, or medical devices regardless of what this meant for consumers, or the taxpayers.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/4/prweb10578960.htm

Buyers of bankrupt firms may be liable for employee pay

Buyers of bankrupt businesses could be obligated to pay workers for violation of federal labor law, as the result of an opinion last week from the U.S. Court of Appeals in Chicago.

http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_22919204/buyers-bankrupt-firms-may-be-liable-employee-pay?source=rss

US demand for skilled worker visas seen topping quota

The H-1B program will not have reached its base cap of 65,000 so quickly since early 2008, before the economic crisis hit.

http://www.rediff.com/business/report/us-demand-for-skilled-worker-visas-seen-topping-quota-soon/20130402.htm

Three adjusters testify State Farm claim properly handled

Tidal-surge damage obviously destroyed a North Biloxi home at the center of a legal dispute, the adjuster who examined the house testified Monday.

http://www.sunherald.com/2013/04/01/4564810/three-adjusters-testify-state.html#storylink=rss

Brainerd City Council: Two firefighter positions safe - for now

Funding for the two positions runs out at the end of April, forcing city staff to look at other options.

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2013-04-01/brainerd-city-council-two-firefighter-positions-safe-now

One nest is best: Consolidating 401(k) and IRA accounts recommended

It is not uncommon to wind up with multiple 401 s after switching jobs a few times during the course of a career.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/news/consolidating-401k-and-ira-accounts-recommended-681783/

Pittsburgh area industry growth is lauded

The Allegheny Conference on Community Development plans to announce this morning that the Pittsburgh region has had strong growth in industries with high paying jobs.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/news/pittsburgh-area-industry-growth-is-lauded-681787/

Winthrop council retains statewide arrest powers for local police

Police Chief Joe Young defended the statewide arrest powers granted to his officers, and the Town Council left the policy in place and intact on Monday.

http://www.kjonline.com/news/Winthrop-council-retains-statewide-arrest-powers-for-local-police.html

Future of Sheriff's Office building discussed

In other business Monday, the County Commission: Adopted a proclamation marking April as Fair Housing Month.

http://www.gbtribune.com/section/1/article/50658/

Monthly Benefits Update - March 2013

Health Care Reform: Agencies Issue Proposed Regulations on 90-Day Waiting Period Limitation On March 21, the IRS, DOL, and Department of Health and Human Services issued proposed regulations on the 90-day waiting period limit that applies to employer group health plans beginning in 2014 under the Affordable Care Act.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/monthly-benefits-update-march-2013-15654/

DOL Reports Widespread Wage And Hour Violations At Tampa Area Restaurants

Widespread violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act's minimum wage and overtime provisions have been found during an ongoing enforcement initiative conducted by the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division's Tampa office.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/dol-reports-widespread-wage-and-hour-vio-14666/

A Cautionary Tale on What Happens When You Botch a Litigation Hold

All the way back in October 2010, I provided 10 tips for issuing an effective litigation hold .

http://www.workforce.com/article/20130401/BLOGS07/130409999/a-cautionary-tale-on-what-happens-when-you-botch-a-litigation-hold

Insurance Law Podcast Addresses Employee Dishonesty Coverage

A.M. Best Co. has released the latest installment of the Insurance Law Podcast , a series that examines timely insurance issues from an attorney's point of view.

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20130401005715&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Comply If You Don't Have To?

Recently I was talking to a small business owner who was complaining about a client she works with.

http://smallbiztrends.com/2013/04/should-you-comply-with-the-fmla-even-if-you-dont-have-to.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=should-you-comply-with-the-fmla-even-if-you-dont-have-to

Northvale municipal budget keeps tax levy flat

Under the proposed $7,756,477 million budget, the local tax levy for the average home assessed at $387,953 would total $2,571, or a 0.663 percent tax rate.

http://www.northjersey.com/news/200895541_Northvale_municipal_budget_keeps_tax_levy_flat.html

Alert line for NHS whistleblowers

The National Confidential Alert Line for NHS employees will be piloted for one year, providing an additional level of support for staff.

http://www.northern-scot.co.uk/News/Alert-line-for-NHS-whistleblowers-01042013.htm

15th Annual Job Fair Coming Next Week

The 15 th Annual Job Fair for Hudson Valley residents takes place on Tuesday, April 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rockland Community College .

http://newcity.patch.com/articles/15th-annual-job-fair-coming-next-week

H-1B Demand This Year Will Be Fast, Furious

The U.S. begins accepting new H-1B visa petitions on Monday, April 1, and fast demand is expected.

http://www.cio.com/article/731003/H_1B_Demand_This_Year_Will_Be_Fast_Furious?taxonomyId=3195

Fear Itself

Eighty years ago, with the nation mired in a deep economic slump, President Franklin Roosevelt was inaugurated and immediately launched the New Deal .

http://www.csmonitor.com/Books/Book-Reviews/2013/0401/Fear-Itself?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+feeds%2Fcsm+%28Christian+Science+Monitor+%7C+All+Stories%29

Covenant Security Services Expands with Opening of Houston Office, Announces Several Key Promotions

Covenant Security Services , one of the nation's largest American-owned security service providers, continues to expand its domestic footprint with the opening of a new regional office in Houston, Texas.

http://www.freshnews.com/news/778993/covenant-security-services-expands-opening-houston-office-announces-several-key-promoti

New Disclosure Required in the Annual Funding Notices

On March 8, 2013, the U. S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration issued Field Assistance Bulletin No.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/new-disclosure-required-in-the-annual-fu-07592/

Charter Township of Redford

Due to staff availability and building accessibility, there will be no other opportunity to inspect the interior of said property prior to April 11, 2013 as this will be a one-time, mandatory walkthrough with staff.

http://www.hometownlife.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013130401008

Sequester Slashes Help for Long-Term Unemployed

Out-of-work people are about to get another kick in the teeth this month, as the across-the-board spending cuts known as the sequester begin to slash federal emergency unemployment checks by as much as 10.7 percent.

http://www.nationaljournal.com/daily/sequester-slashes-help-for-long-term-unemployed-20130331

Federal overtime cuts taking toll on workers, services

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 81 maneuvers over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during an air power demonstration in June 2011.

http://www.stripes.com/news/us/federal-overtime-cuts-taking-toll-on-workers-services-1.214535

US Tax Gap is estimated to be $600 billion dollars

Time magazine reported this week that the estimated tax gap - the amount of money the IRS fails to collect due to misfiling or tax cheaters - is an estimated $600 billion dollars.

http://www.gilmermirror.com/view/full_story/22118465/article-US-Tax-Gap-is-estimated-to-be--600-billion-dollars?instance=home_news_bullets

CBER's prediction about Alabama unemployment rate coming true

At the start of the year, the University of Alabama's Center for Business and Economic Research published its 2013 Alabama Economic Outlook report.

http://www.al.com/business/index.ssf/2013/04/cbers_prediction_about_alabama.html

Unemployment moves lower in northwest Kansas

Undaunted by January's labor force readjustment -- pushing rates higher -- northwest Kansas counties in February rebounded, its unemployment rate dropping slightly.

http://www.hdnews.net/Story/unemployment040113

A Simple, Legal Way to Help Stop Employment Discrimination

Women and racial minorities are no longer making progress toward equal representation in the workplace.

http://www.theatlantic.com/sexes/archive/2013/04/a-simple-legal-way-to-help-stop-employment-discrimination/274519/

Defendants in APS cheating scandal prepare to report to jail

A source tells Channel 2 Action News the investigation into cheating at Atlanta Public Schools is not over.

http://www.wpxi.com/news/news/local/source-aps-cheating-probe-not-over/nW8Fs/

On the Docket Pittsburgh: 4/1/2013

Leech Tishman said James D. Silverman has joined its taxation and employment practice groups.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/legal/on-the-docket-pittsburgh-412013-681656/

Sequester cuts affect local unemployed

Sara Goulet of the state Department of Labor and Industry said among those affected are people currently receiving emergency unemployment compensation benefits and those are paid by the federal government.

http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/morning_roundup/2013/04/sequester-cuts-affect-local-unemployed.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_26+%28Economic+Snapshot+Industry+News%29

Stock Market News for April 1, 2013 - Market News

Benchmarks finished the last trading session of the month on a positive note. The S&P 500 finally managed to post a new all time high on Thursday.

http://www.am1280thepatriot.com/News//Business/Stock-Market-News-for-April-1--2013---Market-News-Business

CEI Today: Subsidizing unions, Labor nominee, Monsanto Protection Act?, and Rand Paul

In this era of sequestration, why is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration awarding millions in grants to an organization under Congressional investigation? The group in question is the Restaurant Opportunities Centers United , a union-backed "nonprofit" organization that bills itself as providing a path towards upward mobility and a ... (more)

http://www.nhinsider.com/press-releases/2013/4/1/cei-today-subsidizing-unions-labor-nominee-monsanto-protecti.html

The Minimum Wage Typifies Much That Is Wrong With Washington

President Barack Obama wants to give low-wage Americans a raise. Actually, he doesn't plan on writing anyone a check.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/dougbandow/2013/04/01/the-minimum-wage-typifies-much-that-is-wrong-with-washington/

Plans to improve Main up for Urbana vote

City officials will be working to rehabilitate Main Street through a portion of the city this year, and residents will be able to review the plans this week.

http://www.news-gazette.com/news/politics-and-government/2013-04-01/plans-improve-main-urbana-vote.html

H-1B demand this year will be fast, furious

The U.S. begins accepting new H-1B visa petitions on Monday, April 1, and fast demand is expected.

http://www.infoworld.com/d/the-industry-standard/h-1b-demand-year-will-be-fast-furious-215529

School Officials Share Plans for Oak Haven Early Learning Center

Making progress on an idea that has been discussed for more than a year, Coventry school officials have begun to plan for the reopening of Oak Haven Elementary School for use as an Early Learning Center.

http://coventry.patch.com/articles/coventry-public-schools-oak-haven-early-learning-center

Three on Healthcare

Unfit for Work: The startling rise of disability in America - Planet Money : In the past three decades, the number of Americans who are on disability has skyrocketed.

http://www.pretenseofknowledge.com/2013/04/01/three-on-healthcare/

It's My Back, Man

I listened to Ira Glass' podcast This American Life this morning. I know better, but I tuned in anyway, expecting to be irritated.

http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/its-my-back-man/979512

H-1B demand this year will be fast, furious

The U.S. begins accepting new H-1B visa petitions on Monday, April 1, and fast demand is expected.

http://www.itworld.com/it-management/350439/h-1b-demand-year-will-be-fast-furious

Tulare City Council to consider grant for food plant

A juice manufacturing company based in Kern County looking to expand to Tulare is seeking a $400,000 council approval for a Community Development Block Grant.

http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.visaliatimesdelta.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304010013%26nclick_check%3D1

Job fair Tuesday at Montana ExpoPark

Job seekers should bring updated resumes and be prepared for interviews when attending the Great Falls Community Job Fair on Tuesday at Montana ExpoPark Exhibition Hall 400 3rd St.

http://www.greatfallstribune.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greatfallstribune.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304010004%26nclick_check%3D1

Flashings

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has consolidated fall-protection requirements in WAC 296-155, "Safety Standards for Construction Work," into one set of requirements and added new rules that went into effect April 1, including a provision for a safety-watch system.

http://www.professionalroofing.net/article.aspx?id=2246

Failing the retirement savings test

We all are, and that includes children. But what we should have learned by the time we reach a certain age, what most of our parents taught us or tried to teach us when we still lived under their roofs, is you have to save for the future if you expect to have any kind of future.

http://www.pal-item.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pal-item.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303310020%26nclick_check%3D1

Employers optimistic on business growth

Recovery, growth, optimism are highlights of a trio of management surveys. The good news is that I'm going to talk only about good news today.

http://www.guampdn.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013304010313

Before you cast a vote, tour the county jail, courthouse

The county's 32-year-old jail was designed with a capacity of 46 inmates -- a number that reached 92 when jail officials decided to double bunk.

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Mahoning, Columbiana counties benefit from ShaleNet funding

Mahoning and Columbiana counties have been Ohio's biggest beneficiaries of a federally funded On-the-Job Training program focused on the shale natural gas industry.

http://salemnews.net/page/content.detail/id/564540/Mahoning--Columbiana-counties-benefit-from-ShaleNet-funding.html?nav=5014

PDP Announces Innovative Strategic Partnership with ThinkHR; Answers...

Payroll Data Processing , a leading provider of payroll administration services distributed exclusively through independent insurance agents, announced today a strategic partnership with ThinkHR.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/4/prweb10585550.htm

Federal Justice Tower topped out in Las Vegas

Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency, in partnership with Steve Biagiotti of SDA Inc., has celebrated the topping out ceremony of the Federal Justice Tower in Las Vegas, which marks an important milestone of the project.

http://www.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/federal_justice_tower_topped_out_in_las_vegas_130401/

Find a job as Registered Nurse with behavior based interview

With 3 million jobs and median pay of $32 per hour, the Registered Nurse profession tops all others in the U.S. This is an authoritative guide to interview questions that anyone applying for Registered Nurse should be ready to answer.

http://www.examiner.com/list/find-a-job-as-registered-nurse-with-behavior-based-interview?cid=rss

Corporate Whistle Blower Center Now Urges the US Congress Change the...

The Corporate Whistle Blower Center is now urging the US Congress to investigate the US IRS, alleging that the US IRS is not fulfilling their duties to whistleblowers and taxpayers.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/4/prweb10577753.htm

City of Portland announces new "Portland Hayride" project

This morning, Portland mayor Charlie Hales announced that the City, in cooperation with the Buckman, Hosford-Abernathy, Richmond, Sunnyside, and Mt.

http://portlandtransport.com/archives/2013/04/city_of_portlan_2.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PortlandTransport+%28Portland+Transport%29

Go to Greg

My father, who is retired, told me that, from his own experience, it's very difficult to get promoted once you hit age 40.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/jobs/go_to_greg_hT9jn6JPPG7nuIk6T0LxnI?

Town By Town: Wayne Junction area is right on track

Wayne Junction is not a neighborhood - it's a busy transportation hub that straddles the borders of Nicetown and Germantown.

http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20130331_Town_By_Town__Wayne_Junction_area_is_right_on_track.html

Facebook slacktivism does not advance gay rights

As Facebook has been inundated with users posting red equal sings as their profile pictures in favor of gay marriage, the image, which has been uploaded more than 2.7 million times according to Facebook's data, the photo, and message behind it has come to be more of a social status than a symbol for social change.

http://www.usforacle.com/facebook-slacktivism-does-not-advance-gay-rights-1.2820622

Defined contribution executives slow in catching on

Defined contribution executives are still struggling to understand key elements of plan management and design ranging from fees to revenue sharing to fiduciary duties.

http://www.pionline.com/article/20130401/PRINTSUB/304019980/defined-contribution-executives-slow-in-catching-on

Is PBGC a better trustee?

When a company is in bankruptcy or facing financial hardship, at some point it might have to face the question of whether to terminate its defined benefit pension plans.

http://www.pionline.com/article/20130401/PRINTSUB/304019997/is-pbgc-a-better-trustee?

What Does the NCAA Owe Kevin Ware?

In many ways, it had been an exemplary few days for the NCAA and its signature basketball tournament-a weekend that put the madness back in March.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/dandiamond/2013/03/31/what-does-the-ncaa-owe-kevin-ware/