The Physical Fitness Award is a program developed by the Boy Scouts of America to promote physical activity and health education. Participants must complete seven physical achievements and an educational component, and receive a health certification from their physician. It is different from the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award. The Physical Fitness Award is a badge […]
Deferred adjudication is a plea agreement in US law that allows some defendants to avoid conviction in exchange for a plea and probation. Not all states allow it, and the terms vary. It is usually offered to first-time offenders of minor crimes. Defendants must plead guilty or uncontested, and records may become public. It can […]
Benefit assignment allows insurance payments to go directly to healthcare providers instead of policyholders, streamlining the payment process. Patients sign a form allowing providers to forward claims to insurers, but coverage must be included in the policy. Benefit assignment is a process that allows payments from an insurance provider to be routed directly to the […]
The Bookseller/Diagram Prize awards bizarre book titles. Since 1978, the prize has been awarded almost every year, with winners chosen by Bookseller magazine. The submission process is straightforward, and winners receive international recognition and a large bottle of champagne. The 30th anniversary in 2008 will celebrate the contest’s history, with the winner competing for the […]
