Philadelphia, PA, June 26, 2013 – Investigators from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describe pathologic findings from 40 case reports of fungal infection in patients who had been given contaminated epidural, paraspinal, or intra-articular (into joints) steroid injections and correlate these findings with clinical and laboratory data. The report, published in the September issue of The American Journal of Pathology, alerts clinicians and the general public to the catastrophic dangers of contaminated epidural injections. In September 2012, CDC began ...

Asians – recently found to be the fastest growing minority group in the U.S. – have been described as the least segregated minority group in the U.S. In fact, Chinese and Indians are segregated almost as highly as Hispanics, and Vietnamese segregation is almost as high as that of African Americans. At the same time, every Asian nationality except Vietnamese lives on average in neighborhoods with higher income and share of college-educated residents than do non-Hispanic whites. This pattern is especially strong in the suburbs, according to a new study released by the ...

Tennessee grandparent's rights Article provided by Goble Law Firm Visit us at http://www.getgoble.com Of course, most grandparents want to have a close relationship with their grandchildren. As a stabilizing force in children's lives, grandparents may be especially important if the children's parents have problems. The right to a hearing for visitation Tennessee law lays out criteria that govern grandparents' rights to have access to and spend meaningful time with their grandchildren. If a custodial parent, or parents, do not allow grandparents visitation ...

Accident involving tractor-trailer shuts down highway Article provided by Law Offices of Kelly R. Reed, PLLC Visit us at http://www.reedkimble.com Anyone who has been involved in an accident involving a large commercial vehicle such as a tractor-trailer knows that the consequences are devastating. The chance of a serious injury or even death increases significantly in this type of accident. This is illustrated by a recent head-on collision on the West Virginia Turnpike involving a passenger vehicle and an 18-wheeler carrying hazardous materials. Three individuals ...

Proposed bill could limit athletes' workers' compensation claims Article provided by Atcheson & Kepler Visit us at http://www.workinjury-sandiego.com The San Diego Union-Tribune recently reported on a bill that would prevent some professional athletes from filing workers' compensation claims in California. Many in opposition to the bill feel that the legislation is a way for owners of professional sports teams to avoid liability for players' injuries. Overview of the bill The bill, AB1309, seeks to prevent professional athletes who have spent a majority ...

Co-parenting after split begins during the divorce process Article provided by Zollie C. Steakley, PLLC Visit us at http://www.zolliesteakley.com Divorce can be a stressful time no matter the situation. If children are involved, however, that stress can ratchet up considerably. Co-parenting amicably -- or at least functionally -- during and after divorce can be difficult. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize conflict and raise healthy, well-adjusted children even if divorced. Begin with parenting plan The first step to co-parenting is to have a thorough ...

An increase in Florida bicycle accidents leaves some looking for answers Article provided by Ingram & Eno, P.A. Visit us at http://www.ingram-eno.com/ When bicycle accidents on Clearwater's Memorial Causeway Bridge spiked, officials formed a task force to examine the bridge's structure, blueprints, accessibility, safety, traffic rates and layout looking for answers. Some preliminary findings from the task force indicate that they are having a hard time finding a definite causal link between the bridge itself and the higher accident rate. A recent Tampa Bay ...

DNA samples can be taken from arrestees, says US Supreme Court Article provided by Conforti & Turner, LLP Visit us at http://www.conforti-turner.com Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court indicated a practice common among law enforcement agencies in over half the states in the country -- including California -- is legal. The high court's decision involved the issue of whether a police officer should be allowed to take a DNA sample from an individual who has been arrested, but not yet convicted of a crime. Prior to this decision, many states in the nation had already ...

US Supreme Court holds DNA samples can be taken from arrestees Article provided by The Law Office of Matthew J. Davenport, P.A. Visit us at http://www.mattdavenportlaw.com The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a decision in a case that could change certain procedures followed after an individual is arrested in North Carolina. Currently, people in North Carolina who are arrested can have their fingerprints and photograph taken. The Supreme Court's decision will also allow law enforcement officers to take a sample of the arrestee's DNA. Many people have raised ...

IRS searches for offshore bank accounts, issues penalties Article provided by Law Office of Luis R. De Luna, PLLC Visit us at http://www.delunataxlaw.com/ The Wall Street Journal recently released a report on a new tactic being implemented by the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, to track down foreign account holders that violate the law. The tactic involves contacting a Wells Fargo & Co. bank that maintained an account for a Barbados-based bank, FirstCaribbean International Bank. FirstCaribbean used the account at Wells Fargo to wire money into other accounts ...

Studies suggest that restraining orders help curb domestic violence Article provided by Goodman & Leopold L.L.P. Visit us at http://www.goodmanleopoldlaw.com According to research from the National Violence Against Women Prevention Center, a majority of victims do not request restraining orders after the first occasion of abusive violence. Specifically, approximately 17 percent of assault victims, 36 percent of those who have been stalked and 16 percent of sexual assault victims sought orders following a first episode of abuse. Unfortunately, it can take several ...

Foxit Corporation, a leading provider of solutions for reading, editing, creating, organizing, and securing PDF documents, today announced the release of Foxit PDF Rasterizer for .NET SDK. The new Software Development Kit (SDK) allows .NET developers to convert PDF documents to images from within any .NET application, which can significantly reduce the overall size of the document and allows you to use the output image for purposes where PDF documents may not be ideal. Foxit PDF Rasterizer for .NET SDK Rasterization (conversion from PDF to image format) prepares a ...

Fertility Solutions Sunshine Coast has opened an all new built-to-suit IVF clinic in the Queensland city of Buderim, it was announced today. The new clinic recently achieved accreditation from Global-Mark, one of Australia's leading conformity assessment bodies. "Global-Mark's technical expert and auditor toured the facility in April and were extremely impressed," says clinic director Denise Donati. As for its IVF success rates, the new clinic is performing at above average rates. "We've achieved a 19% success rate per month on intra uterine insemination ...

Sheer Cosmetics is creating a massive social media impact in order to better connect and serve their customers, the company announced. "Social media is a significant component of everyone's future," a Sheer Cosmetics spokeswoman said. "If you prefer to best serve your customers today, you have to have a large social media presence to connect with customers." Sheer Cosmetics has produced multiple ways to get to and inform their customers via FaceBook, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest and their Tumblr Blog at http://sheercosmetics.tumblr.com, she said. "People ...

Debra Burdick, LCSWR, BCN, also known as "The Brain Lady", teaches the "Mindfulness Toolkit: Skills to Teach Your Clients" to therapists and wellness providers so they can train others in mindfulness techniques and how to de-stress in any situation to improve well-being. The west coast classes, sponsored by CMI/PESI, also accessible on-line, are Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 8 am to 4 pm at the Center for Meeting and Learning at Lane Community College, 4000 East 30th Avenue, Eugene, OR; Thursday, June 27, same hours, at The Doubletree Hotel at 1000 NE Multnomah ...

Talk of the Town News is pleased to announce that 10 businesses have been honored with the prestigious Talk of the Town Award, some for a consecutive year. All these companies have earned the award by continually providing outstanding customer service to their patrons, demonstrating their commitment to reaching the highest levels of customer satisfaction time and again. Through their hard work and dedication the following businesses have earned award status in 2013: • Arcade Optical, Brookline, Mass. (Optometrists) • B2000 Salon & Spa, Sacramento, Calif. (Beauty ...

PacGenesis, Inc., (www.PacGenesis.com) formally announced the launch of the SCM Accelerator Solution to automatically migrate customers from any Mainframe SCM to Rational Team Concert Enterprise Edition (RTC EE) at IBM's Innovate Summit in Orlando, Florida. The Enterprise SCM Accelerator provides a holistic solution including tools to solve the technical hurdles of a migration, training to quickly ramp up your work force on RTC, and a defined process that is proven and repeatable. The SCM Accelerator, developed by PacGenesis, Inc. founder Scott Pecnik, combines a unique ...

Our children's young and vulnerable minds are constantly being bombarded and shaped by many diverse and mixed messages that challenge parents, teachers and mentors as they attempt to provide a strong foundation for future success based on of self-esteem, character and values. Recent headlines are ripe with information about the importance of early childhood education in shaping our children's academic experience, yet many children don't fully grasp fundamental principles such as finding and growing your gifts and talents, and the values of hard work and practice. Based ...

Monsma Marketing Corporation is the newest distributor of the Boral TruExterior Trim product line. Monsma focuses on being a wholesale, two-step distributor, supplying premium value added products to retail and professional building material dealers for over 80 years. The company has three separate divisions: Building Materials, Hearth Products and Outdoor Living. Boral TruExterior Trim will target the demographics in these divisions and the product is an entirely new category of decorative exterior trim that offers phenomenal performance, remarkable workability and ...

During a ceremony held at the New York Marriott last night, Diana Clemente, President of Big Apple Car, Inc., was named a "Top Woman in Business" by Schneps Communications, the largest group of community papers and niche publications in Brooklyn and Queens. The award honors "influential Brooklyn women in business whose major achievements and whose participation in many community activities throughout the years have helped the borough grow." "It's my privilege and honor to recognize the extraordinary women who have built their careers in Brooklyn ...

El Portal Sedona Hotel, a pet friendly hotel in Sedona, today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Only the top-performing 10 percent of businesses listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award. To qualify for a Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible ...

With their 13th California shop, Capriotti's arrives in Whittier for the first time. Whittier sandwich lovers can expect the best from Capriotti's, which continues their 37-year tradition of roasting whole, all-natural turkey and premium roast beef in-house daily. Whittier residents craving a freshly made sub can head to Capriotti's for one of their award-winning specialties like The Bobbie, which was voted "Greatest Sandwich in America" by thousands of AOL readers and is crafted with hand-pulled, fresh-roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, homemade stuffing and ...

Farmers & Merchants Bank (F&M) has provided $3 million in financing to Body Glove International for the renovation of its iconic Dive n' Surf store in Redondo Beach, Calif. When complete, the property will encompass the new corporate headquarters of Body Glove International on the second floor and a fully renovated retail space on the ground floor. "Farmers & Merchants Bank has been our bank since 1966 and has grown alongside us ever since," said Body Glove International President Russ Lesser. "Their special faith and confidence in us and our ...

Guild member bakeries in 30 US states and one Canadian province will take part in the open house, which is part of The Guild's 2013 event series, The Guild's Greatest Hits: 20th Anniversary. The Guild's Greatest Hits: 20th Anniversary is part of The Guild's mission to "shape the skills and knowledge of the artisan baking community." The Guild-Wide Bakery Open House was conceived as a way to bring communities to their bakeries, as well as to champion the cause for locally made bread. Delightful Pastries' open house will be held at their Jefferson Park location, ...

GiftWorksPlus, a leader in custom frames, is pleased to offer a wide selection of location-specific picture frames this summer. After a family trip, do not just relegate those photographs to a vacation photo album; instead, GiftWorksPlus recommends framing family photos in summer picture frames that reflect your unique destination. Due to the high-quality custom wooden frames created by master craftsmen for GiftWorksPlus, many National Parks, campgrounds, and cruise-destination ports have contracted with GiftWorksPlus to provide unique souvenirs and picture gifts. Beyond ...