Can the entire universe be explained with a single, unifying theory? This is perhaps the most fundamental question in all of science, and it may also be the most controversial. Albert Einstein was among the first to envision a unified theory that could account for the behavior of all matter and energy in the cosmos, but a definitive solution has eluded physicists to this day. As the 21st century progresses, “string theory” remains the leading candidate to be the “theory of everything”—although some have come to question whether string theorists are on the right track. Still others doubt that a “theory of everything” exists at all—and consider the search for such a theory an outdated philosophy of our search for cosmic truths. Join Director of the Hayden Planetarium Neil deGrasse Tyson as he hosts and moderates six of the world’s leading voices in this great scientific debate. Panelists: Dr. Katherine Freese, professor of physics at the University of Michigan Dr. Jim Gates, professor of physics at the University of Maryland-College Park Dr. Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College Dr. Marcello Gleiser, professor of physics and astronomy at Dartmouth College Dr. Brian Greene, professor of physics and mathematics at Columbia University Dr. Lee Smolin, theoretical physicist at Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics The talk was recorded at the American Museum of Natural History on March 7, 2011.
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Question by aquariusgurl: Is it possible to turn a Michigan Basement into a fully finished basement?
For everyone who doesn’t know: a michigan basement is a partially “dug-out” basement. Not finished off, usually with dirt walls & floor sometimes partially “finished” with cement or cinder blocks and a cement floor.

I am looking at purchasing a home and I found one I like, with the exception of the michigan basement.

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Answer by Emily E
A lot can be done to a Michigan basement. But truth be told, the ceilings are normally too low to make it really all that comfortable to spend a lot of time in. Depending in the ceiling height, it might make a great laundry room, storage room, or pantry for canned items. Another problem Michigan basements have besides stone walls (thats a TRUE MI basement) and low ceilings, is there is usually a moisture problem. They may not leak outright, but are always damp. This makes drywall and carpet a no go due to mold. I live in a house with a true MI basement. My washer and dryer are down there, as is all my storage of seasonal items, and I have shelves for my canning and store bought canned goods.

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Question by Valentina: What makes the University of Michigan so Highly Ranked?
I am planning on attending garduate school to get my Masters degree in social work (I have a bachelors degree in psychology). I live in Michigan and the main schools that I am looking at are Wayne State University and the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor. U of M has been ranked as the #1 school of social work in the country for 10 years straight.

Why is the U of M ranked so highly? Would I be better off spending more money going to the U of M or spending less and going to Wayne State? Would I have a better chance at getting a job with the U of M degree or will they both be equal?

Thanks.

U of M pros: Higher ranked, more prestigious.
Wayne State pros: Closer to where I live, costs less.

Which is a better option?

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Answer by Shae S
If you have a shot to go to a top 10 grad school in your profession and it is a good fit for you, by all means do it.

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Bloomfield Hills, MI (PRWEB) November 22, 2011

Revisions to Michigan’s workers’ compensation system that are pending in the legislature could limit injured employees’ ability to recover much-needed benefits, according to Michigan workers’ compensation attorney Thomas L. Stroble.

The legislation, House Bill 5002, is now before the state Senate after passing the House of Representatives earlier this month. Opponents say the bill would make it harder for workers to recover the compensation they deserve after suffering a Michigan workplace injury.

“This legislation is bad for the hard-working people of Michigan who get hurt while on the job,” said Stroble, who practices with The Stroble Law Firm, P.C., in Bloomfield Hills, which represents injured workers throughout Oakland County and surrounding areas, including cases involving third-party negligence.

“Provisions of this workers’ compensation bill would limit injured people’s right to choose their health-care providers, force older employees to retire before they want to and take benefits away from some disabled workers even when they can’t find other work,” Stroble said.

Stroble, who represents injured people in Michigan workers’ compensation cases, urged the state Senate to reject House Bill 5002.

“Our state’s workers’ compensation system operates well for both injured employees and the companies that employ them,” he said. “There is no need for the kind of detrimental change this bill would bring about.”

According to a bill analysis conducted by the nonpartisan Senate Fiscal Agency, some of the proposed changes under the workers’ compensation bill include:

    Employees would be allowed to pick their own doctor after 45 days, as compared to after 10 days under the current law;
    Employees’ weekly benefits would be reduced according to pension or retirement payments that they are entitled to receive, even if they have not yet retired;

    Wages that employees earn or are able to earn would be included in the definition of “wage-earning capacity” for purposes of setting compensation rates;

    The effect of any joint replacement surgery, implant or other medical device or procedure would have to be considered in determining whether a body part had been “lost” under the law’s definitions; and

    Undocumented workers could have their benefits cut off.

In a recent column in The Detroit News, Michigan AFL-CIO President Karla Swift called the proposal “a giveaway to big corporations and special interests at the expense of Michigan workers injured on the job.”

“It would transform a system that works fairly and efficiently into one that guts workers’ benefits using imaginary wage and pension deductions and limits choices for medical treatment,” Swift wrote.

Stroble, the Bloomfield Hills workers’ compensation attorney, echoed Swift’s remarks and said that the bill shows that employees’ right to fair compensation for injuries is under attack in Michigan.

“Now more than ever it is crucial for injured Michigan workers to have a qualified workers’ compensation lawyer to advocate their rights and to make sure that they receive all of the benefits and compensation that they are entitled to under the law,” Stroble said.

He encouraged anyone who has suffered an on-the-job injury to consult with a competent Michigan workers’ compensation attorney.

About The Stroble Law Firm, P.C.

The Stroble Law Firm, P.C., is a full-service law firm based in Bloomfield Hills, MI, which represents car accident victims and their families throughout the state of Michigan, including Macomb County, Oakland County, Warren, Clinton Township, Sterling Heights, St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens, Utica, Roseville, Troy, Farmington Hills, Waterford, Southfield, Pontiac, Birmingham, Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield and Bloomfield Hills. The firm’s personal injury practice areas also include truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, birth injuries, slip and falls, dog bites and wrongful death cases. To learn more about The Stroble Law Firm, P.C. call (248) 454-0800 or (888) 454-0801 or use the firm’s online contact form.

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