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The new Federal law passed through healthcare reform legislation is projected to affect over 200,000 restaurants throughout the United States.

The Food Labeling Law is outlined at: http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/GuidanceDocuments/FoodLabelingNutrition/ucm223408.htm. The highlights are as follows:

Was signed into law March 23, 2010 and requires nutrition labeling of standard menu items for chain restaurants, retail food establishments and corporate caterers with 20 or more locations, food delivery establishments, convenience stores, movie theaters, bakeries, cafeterias, airlines and trains as well as chain vending machines, food carts, lunch wagons and cookie shops.
Three major requirements are: calorie count must appear on menus and menu boards (includes desserts, beverages, takeout, and website menus); a statement must appear on the menu that puts the calorie information in the context of a total daily caloric intake; and additional nutritional information must be available upon request.
All standard menu items (including meat, poultry and alcoholic beverages) will be required to display the calories count in a type size that matches the name or price of the menu item (whichever is larger) and with the same color or contrasting background as the menu item.
Compliance is required by March 2011.

This new law presents some major challenges that restaurant owners and food services are finding daunting. These include:
Obtaining proper nutritional analysis from suppliers
Regulating specific portion control
Finding aesthetic solutions for displaying nutritional information
Updating these as suppliers change portion sizes and recipes

Restaurant owners are in a flurry trying to figure out how to display the mandated information within the confines of existing menu boards. Printed signage does not allow the flexibility for changes and updates.

But if restaurants take a digital approach to requirements of the law the last two challenges in the above list are easily solves. Now is the time for restaurants to change to digital menu boards. Why?

1.Easy to design and maintain an attractive menu board that meets the requirements of the law and stays true to restaurant brands.
2.When linked to databases, digital menu boards are dynamically updated as nutritional content changes are made and as a bonus, promotions can be scheduled to automatically start and stop at specified times.
3.Hardware and software for digital menu boards is becoming more cost effective and energy efficient.
4.Eateries using digital boards portray a sleek, updated appearance that customers are coming to expect.

Digital menu boards allow restaurants to have the flexibility to create, design and redesign until they find something that works with their particular establishment. This experimentation is missing with printed signage. Also, consider that errors of last minute changes can be fixed in a matter of seconds in one store or over a network of hundreds of stores.

Printed signage does not offer that kind of flexibility. Static menus require a complete remake of the menu board for one small error or change, not to mentions the fees involved in redesign, shipping and the wait for new menus to arrive.

Restaurant owners and franchises are rightfully concerned with the potential consequences of not meeting the requirements of the law by failing to reflect nutritional values correctly or in a timely manner. But digital menu boards free food service providers from fear since information changes are reflected immediately.

It is without question a necessity for restaurants to switch to the use of digital menu boards to meet upcoming regulation deadlines.

Where is the most reliable source for digital menu boards that will change the food service world?

With over 30 years of technology experience, Noventri provides the food service industry with digital menu boards that are at the lowest prices, the easiest to deploy andare the greenest option avai

Back in March 2006 an Australian film company at the verge of bankrupcy produced “The Secret” DVD. It is based in the 1908 book by Wallace D. Wattles “The Science of Getting Rich” which introduces the Law of Attraction. The “Law of Attraction” principle posits that feelings and thoughts can attract events, from the workings of the cosmos to interactions among individuals in their physical, emotional, and professional affairs.

The Secret movie creators Rhonda Byrne, Paul Harrington, and Drew Heriot interviewed dozens of modern day teachers who know the secret on how to use the law of attraction. One of these teachers is world reknowned feng shui master Marie Diamond.

When Oprah decided to promote The Secret DVD, book, and CD, countless publications from all The Secret authors have been made available to the masses.

The truth is, most of the teachers featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show immediately published new books, created new products, and filled seminar seats for years to come. This while another one of their film’s contributors, Marie Diamond, was helping celebrities like Mick Jagger, Chaka Khan, and Paula Abdul correctly apply the law of attraction in their homes and offices.

Diamond’s amazing book, “The Very Simple Law of Attraction: Find Out What You Really Want from Life … and Get It!” is a short read you will surely enjoy.

You will discover what the other “secret teachers” are not telling you about the law of attraction and how to apply it. Did you know there are 3 levels of the law of attraction? Most coaches and seminar speakers out there are only talking about one of them. When you understand how the laws of the universe really work then Marie will introduce you to your personal energy number. This number is unique to you and is the key to attracting everything you ever wanted in life.

This feng shui grand master will have you spellbound with her personal life stories which introduce you to every single facet of her ancient philosophy. Once you uncover the real secrets The Secret movie creators used to make their film a success, you will live in another reality. People will ask you: “What do you do different?” Then you will truly be able to answer: “I use The Secret”.

To check out this fascinating book on Amazon visit: Check out The Law Of Attraction Book

Wilmington, Delaware, January 29, 2014 – Wilmington, Delaware based law firm, Rosenthal, Monhait & Goddess, P.A. has been accepted into membership by the International Society of Primerus Law Firms, a highly selective society of the world’s finest independent boutique law firms. The firm was accepted following a rigorous screening process by the Primerus Accreditation Board. Rosenthal, Monhait & Goddess, P.A. will represent Primerus in the state of Delaware for business related matters.

“As Delaware entity law reaches nationally and internationally, there’s often a need for the advice and litigation skills of Delaware counsel. Large law firms and business entities in major money center cities have always been able to find their way to capable, but correspondingly large law firms in Delaware. Through Primerus, we look forward to reaching and serving the Delaware-related needs of our fellow attorneys practicing in smaller firms in their respective regions,” stated Norm Monhait, Shareholder at Rosenthal, Monhait & Goddess, P.A.

About Rosenthal, Monhait & Goddess, P.A. For more than fifty years, Rosenthal, Monhait & Goddess, P.A. lawyers have been on the cutting edge of legal developments in corporate and commercial litigation in Delaware courts. From corporate decisions studied in law schools to cases whose primary importance was to the clients who sought their expertise, the firm has provided effective representation focused on understanding the needs of their clients and achieving the best possible results. Their traditions of diligence in their efforts, excellence of our work product, integrity and dealings with others, as well as fairness in their fees demonstrate the firm’s continuing standards.

About Primerus The International Society of Primerus Law Firms (Primerus) is a society of top-rated, independent, boutique law firms that have earned the right to display the Primerus seal of quality. As one of the most respected law firm societies, Primerus has become the size of some of the world’s largest law firms. Primerus is growing at an unprecedented pace, and is expanding throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. With nearly 200 member law firms and thousands of lawyers in the society, Primerus members, collectively, offer the breadth of expertise and jurisdictional coverage that only the world’s largest law firms can offer to their clients, but at more reasonable rates. Law firms in the U.S. and Canada must be AV-rated using the Martindale-Hubbell peer review service. For firms outside of North America, consideration is given to respected resources, such as, Chambers Global Guide, Legal 500 EMEA, and IFLR 1000. Additionally, once approved for membership, every Primerus firm is audited annually to ensure that the legal services they continue to provide to clients are of a consistent, high quality, year after year.

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Now, onto the Power of the Law of Attraction-

What it is not-magic, fake, or a cure-all. What it is-the basis of how subjective reality works, the art of manipulating energy, a principle. Everything is energy. At our most molecular level, we are zooming particles of energy.

The law of attraction states that whatever you think about, you bring about. You can’t control anybody else’s attractions because only YOU exist in the subjective reality model. By focusing on yourself, you can see the change you want. This gives Mahatma Gandhi’s quote “Be the change you want to see in the world” a whole new twist.

What are the Steps?

1) Become what you desire. Desire, but not attachment, is the starting point for everything. Our choices shape who we become. What do you desire? Don’t think about it, don’t talk about it-BECOME it. One very common theme that comes up with clients is one of MONEY. They say they would like to be more abundant, and I tell them then BE it. What makes you feel more abundant? Do it. The old adage goes-“Dress for success” but the truth is that you must transform into what you wish to be. We have a very linear concept of time, when in reality all that exists is the NOW. If you think about your past, it becomes your now. If you think about the future, it becomes your now. Our minds really don’t have a concept of time. Whatever we think about, becomes our now. So if you can bring the ‘future’ into the now by becoming what you desire, you are aligning your energy to attract what you want. LIKE ATTRACTS LIKE. Yes, opposite poles attract, BUT like vibrations attract like results. Like particles flow in the same direction.

2) Let your thoughts flow only where you will dare to go. Our thoughts are powerful, so focus them only on the things you want. If you wouldn’t want what you are thinking about to manifest, then its best to think about something else.

3) Feel GOOD! This is the most underrated yet the most important step. When we are feeling good, we attract good things. Feeling good involves removing energy drains and introducing things that make us feel better! When we feel good, our energy is vibrating with the things we love, and hence attracting even more of those things!

4) Take inspired action. There has also been a lot of speculation here. To take action or not to take action? Personally, this was the step I had to really “unlearn.” We are all great at taking action, it is our thoughts that need help. Action is what we do best. We are a culture of go-getters. Inspired action is about becoming a magnet instead of pulling things to you. It is about learning to draw experiences and events that you want, rather than chasing after them. BECOME what you want, and the details will be attracted into your life. BECOME wealthy, and money will be attracted to you. Take action that feels good. If it feels like you are struggling-then that is probably not the way to go. Action is great. Enjoy the process of getting there, because there really is no “over there.” The fun is in the journey! The old “no pain, no gain” is definitely not what we are aiming for here. Release struggle and embrace action that feels good. = )

Courts make determinations in law and in equity. By ‘in law’ is meant following a specific law – constitutional law, state law, etc. By ‘in equity’ is meant determining what is ‘fair’ to do where now law specifically rules. An example is determining how to distribute the assets in a divorce among the husband and wife.

Common law refers to the myriad of decisions made by judges and appeals courts. Maxims of Common Law are ‘guiding truths’. Adhering to them helps judges make fairer decisions. They’re ignored in family court determinations since fairness is a wholly secondary issue. This article overviews what these maxims are.

Maxims are absolutely essential to the preservation of rights and fair treatment to all litigants. Maxims:

* represent ‘self-evident’ truth – as mentioned in our Declaration of Independence when it referred to ‘all men’ as being created equal.

* serve to guide judicial determinations in the same way that ‘axioms’ guide the analysis of mathematical determinations

* promotes fair dealing and unbiased justice – a clearly essential issue in the purpose of courts

Courts, primarily established to enforce the principles of common law, are bound by common law rules of equity that should be grounded in the never-changing maxims. This grounding serves to restrain the court’s wanton discretion in equity law determinations.

Examples of Maxims:

Let’s take a look at some examples to see the nature of maxims -as self-evidently fair. Here’s an important one:

*The certainty of a thing arises only from making a thing certain.

This implies that the court should seek clear proof of allegations made against someone and not rule on just the allegations or weakly supported ones. Family court ignores these maxims all the time.

*The safety of the people cannot be judged but by the safety of every individual.

Laws which supposedly protect the safety of some people at the expense of other people’s rights violate this maxim. A clear example of such a violation is present day domestic restraining order laws which are rampantly and unjustly imposed upon so many fathers.

*Law is unjust where it is uncertain or vague in its meaning.

Laws should be clear so that one knows precisely when he’s breaking such a law. Remember the violation of laws brings consequences on those who violate them. Vague laws are considered unconstitutional. An example of vague standard of law is the ‘best interest of the child’ standard – used to unjustly deny fit fathers custody of their children.

*The Burden of Proof lies on him who asserts the fact -not on him who denies it.

This is based on the fact that you can’t prove a negative. Courts that force people to prove a negative are examples of kangaroo courts. Family courts jail fathers when they can’t prove that they don’t have money to pay!

*No one should be believed except upon his oath.

This simply means that anyone who will give testimony must be sworn in. That way he can be charged with perjury – which is a felony (a serious crime) – if he can be found to be intentionally lying. No ‘swearing in’ means no perjury and no penalty for lying.

*Perjured witnesses should be punished for perjury and for the crimes they falsely accuse against him.

This is the bottom line of enforcing honesty in court testimony. Unfortunately perjury is almost never punished -allowing the degradation of court integrity – so obvious in family court.

*Every home is a castle; though the winds of heaven blow through it, officers of the state cannot enter.

This is from English common law which made a man’s home sacrosanct. It should still be true. It requires officers to have warrants to enter a home. A warrant is permission from a judge based on good cause to enter a home.

*No man should profit by his own wrong or, He who does not have clean hands, cannot benefit from the law

This is self-evident. An extreme case is the child that pleads mercy because he’s an orphan – but only because he murdered his parents.

*He who uses his legal rights harms no one.

But, fathers are routinely punished by seeking their rights in family court.

*No one is punished unless for some wrong act or fault.

But forced into the noncustodial status for doing no wrong would be considered punishment by any reasonable person.

*It’s natural that he who bears the charge of a thing, should receive the profits.

If you have all the obligations for something but none of the benefits, then you are a slave.

Fathers who go to family court observe clear violations of these maxims all the time. Such violations mean that there is a tyranny taking place.

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In Los Angeles, a metropolis in the southern piece of California, there are plenty of specialist criminal attorneys. If you’re an LA lawbreaker who’s in have for an LA criminal attorney, do not presume that all Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys are experts and so any legal professional can help you get out in the mess that you simply are in. You need just about the most qualified one. You will need a defense counselor that is incredibly educated in assault law, DUI or DWI law, forgery law and appeals and writs law. You need a criminal defense attorney that actually informs you the truth about your situation.

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In the nineteenth century and parts of the twentieth century, employees and employers were largely left to themselves to arrange a working agreement, including payment, work conditions, and so on. Employees had to trust that their employers would treat them fairly, and employers knew that if they didn’t treat their workers well, they might leave to work somewhere else. Although this arrangement worked well for many, during the industrial revolution, employees began to lose their leverage of leaving that kept employers in check.

During the industrial revolution, large factories rose up, employing workers by the thousands. Employers rarely had direct contact with their employees, and people akin to task masters oversaw the workers. Working conditions were harsh. If a worker showed up late to work, was in any way disorderly, or tried to unionize, he or she could be fired. Even children were hired and forced to work long hours in unhealthy environments.

And despite poor working conditions, long hours of arduous labor, and low wages, factory employees had nowhere else to go because most places of employment were the same. These difficulties were most often experienced by immigrants and the poor, and because they had no way to improve their situation, these workers had no choice but to work in these factories and other similar places.

Eventually, in the early twentieth century, the government passed a series of labor laws that helped rectify the poor working situation. These laws established minimum wages, work environment regulations, and union rights. And throughout the century, more laws were periodically passed that made illegal any discrimination (based on gender, religion, age, and so on) against employees.

Because of the sufferings of thousands in those prior years, employees today enjoy the benefits of being guaranteed certain rights. Unfortunately, some employers are still found guilty of disobeying these employee-protection laws.

Today, the most common breach of employee rights is discrimination. Some employers may even inadvertently discriminate against employees based on age, gender, race, religion, or disability. But inadvertent or not, discrimination in the workplace is illegal. One of the only exceptions is discriminating against disability. If a job cannot be performed with reasonable accommodation by a person with a disability, the employer retains the right to not hire that person. Of course what is considered “reasonable” is something of a gray area, but the exception is meant to ensure that employers aren’t forced to hire someone who can’t perform the job.

Another common type of discrimination is based on age. Many have the misconception that someone who is older may not be as good a worker as someone who is young. However, if an elderly person meets all of the requirements of job, he or she must be seriously considered on equal footing with other candidates.

In regards to the payroll, gender discrimination is quite common. In general, women are still paid less than men for performing the same jobs. Although this disparity in pay is becoming smaller and is not as bad as it was just a few decades ago, in general, women are still paid less. The problem in detecting this type of discrimination is that people are often prohibited from discussing income with their coworkers, and many people don’t know what is considered fair pay for their jobs.

Another all-to-common illegal occurrence in the workplace is sexual harassment, particularly toward women. Sexual harassment can range from derogatory or sexual comments to receiving promotions based on sexuality to unwanted forceful actions. And sexual harassment is illegal not only if it comes from an employer but from a coworker as well. Unfortunately, in many cases of sexual harassment, the victims are either too embarrassed or scared to come forward and take legal action against the guilty party.

And although discrimination and harassment are illegal, when people take legal action against their employers on the basis of discrimination, feelings of tension or anger may exist between the two parties. And although there may not be much a person can do to resolve the tense atmosphere, employees can rest assured that if an employer attempts to discharge our fire them because they filed a charge of discrimination, the employer will face additional legal charges.

Employers also cannot legally retaliate against those who take protected leave under the Family Medical Leave Act or who file a workers’ compensation claim. Such retaliation is illegal so that employees will not be threatened or discouraged from filing legal charges.

Sometimes employees find it difficult to prove that they are being discriminated against or they may not be entirely sure what legally qualifies as discrimination or unfair treatment. In these cases, an employment attorney can be helpful. Employment attorneys specialize in labor laws and are familiar with past employment law cases, which can help you better understand your rights and determine if you should take legal action against an employer. And whether you’re looking for a Houston employment attorney or one elsewhere, you should research the attorney’s qualifications and experience before hiring one to advise or represent you.

Labor and employment laws were created after years of worker oppression and in response to employees’ demands for fair and equal treatment. Because of these laws, employees are no longer required to work obscenely long hours for little pay, work in unsafe environments, or suffer from harassment and other abuses. Because of these laws, working conditions have drastically improved, and with the current legal system, employees have a means to constantly evaluate, analyze, and continue to improve working conditions in a way that ensures they can do their best work without fear of oppression or discrimination.

For some reason many people seem to confuse business and corporate law. They do different things. Business law is actually referred to as commercial law, and corporate law is usually called company law. While this might not end the confusion as to what each attorney does that practices these forms of law, it may clarify the fact that both forms of legal practice handle business and commercial transactions, and the internal rules of running a company.

Typically, a Sacramento business lawyer handles things like contracts, commercial paper, employment law, sales and agency, and deals with things like corporations and partnerships. On the other hand, corporate law pays close attention to the relationship between businesses and customers and, how things run under the auspices of the firms internal rules. Anything legal, litigated or mediated, etc. in either area of these two types of law applies to all transactions in public or private.

Lets take a closer look at what a Sacramento business lawyer handles. In this particular legal arena, business law lays out how different enterprises are set up. For instance: registration, proper documentation and other requirements, how taxes apply to them, drafting bylaws, articles of organization, company start-ups, buying or selling of other firms, handling employees in the correct legal manner, properly managing the venture and so on.

On the other side of the fence, corporate law has five things that separate it from business law (as these areas both use the same laws and processes). Corporate law deals with investor ownership, transferrable shares, limited liability of shareholders, delegated management, and the separate legal personality of the corporation. In most instances, these “differences” apply to publically owned corporations.

The interesting thing about corporate law is that its origin is from the middle ages. It was employed when medieval guilds were set-up, but not created for profit. Put another way, corporate law in the 21st century defends the rights of the company and the shareholders when legal matters need to be handled or the company goes under.

There are more than just the “five differences” that drive corporate law. For example, this area also deals with the corporate constitution, corporate litigation if necessary, the personality of the corporation, its capacity and powers, and the duties of the director. It will also handle things like acquisitions, insolvency, corporate crimes and mergers. Just be aware of the “differences” when it comes to choosing a Sacramento business lawyer for your company.

Remember this little nugget of genius from Hollywood scholar Cameron Diaz during the 2004 election cycle? : “We have a voice now, and we’re not using it, and women have so much to lose. I mean, we could lose the right to our bodiesif you think that rape should be legal, then don’t vote.”

This was part of a rambling and obviously inane monologue Diaz gave on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2004 as she plugged both Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle and John Kerry for POTUS. Pundits tried to defend her diatribe by saying she was expressing her support for Kerry’s pro-abortion views. How that translates into “legal rape,” I do not know. She should probably just stick to film scripts.

Well, Bush won after all that and rape still isn’t legal. In truth, it’s closer to being legal under Hollywood’s darling Obama six years later than it ever was under W.

In New Jersey last year, family court judge Joseph Charles ruled against a woman’s request for a restraining order against her ex-husband who she claimed sexually abused her. Judge Charles said he believed the man was behaving according to his Muslim beliefs, and that he didn’t have “the criminal desire to or intent to sexually assault” her.

The woman testified that her husband repeatedly forced her to have sex with him, telling her he could do anything he wanted to her because she was his wife and, as such, forced to submit. Judge Charles ruled that the husband’s behavior “was something that was consistent with his practices andnot prohibited.”

Here, Judge Charles indirectly referred to Sharia law, the sacred law of Islam and, Muslims believe, the direct will of Allah. According to Sharia, women are considered inferior to men, and as such have fewer rights. In fact, a woman counts as half a man in giving evidence in a court of law. A husband has the right and the duty, both morally and religiously, to beat his wives (yes, they practice polygamy) for disobedience or misbehavior, however weak the evidence may be. A woman does not have the right to choose her husband, where she will live, or the clothes she will wear. She also cannot travel freely unless accompanied by a male relative.

Under this law, women are never independent from the fathers, brothers, husbands, and other men in their families. One of the most common punishments for women for adultery or other misconduct is the horrific and primitive practice of public stoning, sometimes at the hands of family members. In short, Sharia maintains the extreme patriarchy of the Islamic world.

However, the feminist voices have been practically silent on this issue. It seems “legal rape” disappears as soon as a Democrat is in office. But as Judge Charles has demonstrated, this is not so.

While judges try to respect various belief systems, as Judge Charles did here, they risk condoning Sharia law in the United States. In fact, a law proposed in Oklahoma, which will be on the November ballot there, would ban judges from considering international or Sharia law in their rulings. The fact that the issue is even being considered should scare everyone. We can only hope that Oklahomans have the good sense to uphold this ban, because without it, Sharia law would be allowed in America’s courts.

Our autonomous justice system should not be considering international and Sharia law. That’s a sure first step to losing our sovereignty and becoming part of a global community with amorphous boundaries, which the left and Obama would enjoy more than we proud Americans can imagine or believe. If immigrants want to take advantage of all the God-given rights and freedoms we Americans enjoy, defended through the decades by brave men and women, they must accept that they are under the jurisdiction of our justice system based on equal rights. In fact, the primary catalyst of the liberation of Muslim women as well as the safeguarding of American sovereignty will be the obliteration of Sharia wherever it is practiced.