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I walked in and said "I'm walking in Stone Barrington's shoes, may I have a Knobs Creek?" They sat us down and said he would be in soon and so would Elaine. We bought Stuart Woods a Knobs Creek and visisted with him. Soon afterward Howard Stern walked in. Besides some good company the food was great!! 
This means that one could be injured in a car accident, through no fault of their own and end up with time in the hospital, doctors offices and with pain, and not be able to obtain any compensation for their pain and suffering unless it falls within those specific categories. Often this is not only a surprise to our car accident clients but one of the most hotly contested issues in motor vehicle litigation in Florida. Scammed by Fraudulent Florida Colleges
Schools are popping up everywhere around Miami, and some of them offer legitimate, convenient and quick college education like Miami's Everest Institute. However, a number of recent McCollege's set up shop on the Internet in the form of an "on line college;" promising a better life. Sadly, many students who enroll in these diploma mills end up burdened with huge debt, no job and a degree from an uncredited college.
As a Florida consumer fraud lawyer, I am seeing more cases of for-profit college scams. The economy is partly to blame since many people out of work are turning to education as a means to improve their employment opportunities. And where there is a need, there are always people to take advantage of it.
Schools are popping up everywhere around Miami, and some of them offer legitimate, convenient and quick college education like Miami's Everest Institute. However, a number of recent McCollege's set up shop on the Internet in the form of an "on line college;" promising a better life. Sadly, many students who enroll in these diploma mills end up burdened with huge debt, no job and a degree from an uncredited college.
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And where is our government to protect us from this? Not surprisingly, the Bush Administration made it easier than ever for profit colleges to open their doors with little regulation. What can Florida's would-be students do to protect themselves? They can start by doing some homework on the Florida Department of Education's website:
1. Licensed. Verify that the school has a valid license to operate.
2. Accreditation. Accreditation means that the school has been evaluated by a group of educators. Florida does not require that a school be accredited.
3. Graduate Success. Research recent graduates' ability to repay loans by visiting the U.S. Department of Education's web site.
4. Read the catalog and make sure you understand the school's refund policy.
5. Do not be pressured by recruiters and do not sign any contracts until you fully understand the terms.
