As a construction industry professional, Richard Zahn has experienced many economic trends that have impacted the field, both positively and negatively. Notably, many in the industry agree that the past few years--as a result of housing market issues and the recent recession--have been difficult in terms of project growth and steady employment. However, as the American economy makes a turnaround, new trends are emerging that suggest steady growth in the construction industry and employment within it--a pattern that Zahn believes is worth celebrating. Richard Zahn points ...

Joshua Pastore, who founded Hawk Vision Applications, LLC, is offering his support regarding the purchase of startup app Summly by Yahoo. Yahoo has been ramping up its mobile efforts under new CEO Marissa Mayer. A new article details the company's recent purchased of the mobile news gathering app, with reports stating that the purchase price was nearly $30M. Summly allows users to browse news, and share stories with their friends. 17-year-old Nick D'Aloislo created the sleek piece of technology. Since its creation, the app has gone on to raise $1.53M from high-profile ...

Engineers play important roles in societies all across the world--and according to Travis Gilpin, the need for engineering professionals is growing more urgent all the time. To prove his point, Gilpin points to a recent Financial Post article, which contends that civil engineering professionals are direly needed, both in Canada and across the entire world. Gilpin has issued a new statement to the press, commenting on the article and on the prevalent need for engineers. The Financial Post article cites Roger Cheng, who heads the civil and environmental engineering school ...

Fred Sams is a respected law enforcement professional who carries more than 50 years' worth of experience in the field that has endured many changed throughout the modern era. In 1967, Sams made significant headway in his career as a member of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the guidance of the agency's first director J. Edgar Hoover. While the FBI has seen great progress as technologies and practices have improved, a potential first for the agency has won the attention of Sams--the possible appointment of the FBI's first female director. According to a recent ...

DIY pest control supplier, ePestSolutions, announces they will be they will be giving away a Masterline BackPack Sprayer. "We know times are tough and appreciate our customers who follow us on Facebook," states Monica Bird. "By winning a free sprayer you can save thousands every year by doing your own pest control." Registration is easy. Interested parties can visit ePestSolutions on Facebook or visit ePestSolutions.com to enter. New Facebook fans will also receive a 5% off coupon for just liking ePestSolutions, which can be used on entire first ...

What was intended to be a fun trip to the Choctaw Casino Resort in Oklahoma ended in tragedy when the tour bus transporting approximately 50 Texans rolled over on State Highway 161 - the George Bush Turnpike. Authorities have confirmed that two women were killed in the commercial bus crash and as many as 40 more were taken to local hospitals for treatment. The Houston law firm of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend understands that this may be a difficult time for those involved in the crash or for those with loved ones who were passengers on the ...

Panter, Panter, & Sampedro, P.A. is pleased to introduce attorney Bart H. Chepenik as the newest member to join the Panter Law Referral Network. Mr. Chepenik is founder and managing partner of Chepenik Trushin LLP. Located in the Brickell neighborhood in Miami, the Firm focuses on Wills and Trusts and Estate planning, as well as asset protection. "Panter Panter & Sampedro has an established attorney referral network with over 125 lawyers with diverse backgrounds. The network allows anyone in need of assistance with legal issues from international concerns ...

The Houston, Texas law firm of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend is pleased to announce the selection of attorney Chelsie King Garza to the 2013 listing of Texas Rising Stars as published in Super Lawyers Magazine. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of Texas lawyers under 40 or who have been in practice for 10 years or less are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Ms. Garza was selected based on recognition by her peers within the legal community and her professional achievements as a practicing attorney. Ms. Garza ...

Designed to encourage potential whistleblowers to come forward and take steps to stop the waste of taxpayer dollars, the False Claims Act provides for an award to a successful whistleblower. When the False Claims Act was first enacted, it allowed a whistleblower - or relator - to pocket 50 percent of the proceeds of the suit, including damages and penalties. That was 1863. Nowadays, a successful whistleblower can expect to walk away from a False Claims Act lawsuit with 15 to 30 percent of the amount recovered by the government in his or her case. Where the particular ...

Auctions are sometimes part of business bankruptcy filings, although they also occur in Chapter 7 bankruptcy. When assets need to be liquidated to pay creditors, those assets are usually sold at auction to the highest bidder. A quick scan through Connecticut news reports shows that all kinds of assets are sold at these auctions. Recent Connecticut bankruptcy sales include: - Baker's Shoes, a national chain with stores in Connecticut, auctioned off both its store leases and its shoe and boot inventory. It is also selling its intellectual property assets that include ...

Since the purpose of bankruptcy is to give filers a fresh financial start, it makes sense that the system is based on the theory that a debtor will make full disclosure. Unfortunately, there are times when people try to get more than they are entitled under the Code, and there are severe penalties that severely punish the wrongdoer. Ten percent of bankruptcy cases have some element of fraud associated with it. With over one million people filing bankruptcy each year, that translates to 100,000 people committing bankruptcy fraud annually. Committing bankruptcy fraud ...

Zero tolerance. Anyone under the age of 21 who is caught driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol in North Carolina can be arrested and charged with underage DWI, provisional DWI or driving after consumption under 21. If you are asked to take a breath test and refuse to do so, North Carolina has allowed minors to be convicted of underage DWI simply for having the smell of alcohol on them. If you have any trace of illegal drugs in your system or if you blow a .01 (not a .08) you can be arrested and charged with underage impaired driving. You can be convicted of underage ...

Mainstream media has been aflutter with the announcement that energy companies like Consol Energy and Chevron Corp. have teamed with environmental groups like the Group Against Smog and Pollution to form the "Center for Sustainable Shale Development." (http://www.nbcnews.com/business/energy-firms-environmental-groups-agr ... -1C8975363). The "Center" is being billed in the media as an agreement between "some of the nation's biggest energy companies and environmental groups . . . on a voluntary set of standards for gas and oil fracking in the Northeast ...

While Londoners' hopes for a warm spring have seemingly been hit for six, the summer season of cricket that features a mouth-watering Ashes Test series between England and Australia nevertheless gets under way in London this week with games at both Lord's and the Oval. Weather pending, the first round of the LV County Championship Division One starts on Wednesday 17th April with Middlesex taking on newly promoted Derbyshire at Lord's while across town Surrey take on last year's runners-up Somerset at the Oval. There's no doubting that London's the place to be this summer ...

Followers of English football will no doubt be aware that the transfer window for the Premier League closed at the end of January, with clubs now unable to transfer players in until the end of the season. But people might not be quite so aware that they themselves are free to shop around and use 'transfers' from multiple pension funds at any time, when buying their pension annuity. Pension annuities have traditionally been a one-off purchase, which people buy to convert their pension fund savings into an income for life. However, with people changing jobs more often ...

There is no doubt that Yahoo's ability to spot "leadership and success" is a testament to its own dynamic "leadership and success". Take "THE FOUR-STAR DIET: Based Upon The Wisdom Of General Colin Powell & Other Ridiculously Brilliant Leaders" for example. The ink on this, now, "global sensation" was barely dry when Yahoo invited author, Laura J. Wellington, to take part in the makeover series "Style Studio with Rebecca Minkoff" hosted by Yahoo. "True influence and change causes chatter. It's the mark of being ...

NEW ORLEANS (April 14, 2013)—Drug-eluting stents can keep clogged leg arteries open, preventing amputation of the leg, suggests research being presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 38th Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans. "Peripheral arterial disease (or PAD) is becoming increasingly prevalent due to our aging population and the obesity and diabetes epidemics," said Robert A. Lookstein, M.D., FSIR, lead researcher and chief of interventional radiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, N.Y. "Many PAD patients are not candidates for surgery ...

NEW ORLEANS (April 14, 2013)—Using a tiny ball of ice, a minimally invasive interventional radiology treatment called cryoneurolysis safely short circuits chronic pain caused by nerve damage, according to data being presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 38th Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans. "Cryoneurolysis could have big implications for the millions of people who suffer from neuralgia, which can be unbearable and is very difficult to treat," said William Moore, M.D., medical director of radiology at Stony Brook University School of Medicine ...

NEW ORLEANS (April 14, 2013)—Frozen balls of ice can safely kill cancerous tumors that have spread to the lungs, according to the first prospective multicenter trial of cryoablation. The results are being presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 38th Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans. "Cryoablation has potential as a treatment for cancer that has spread to the lungs from other parts of the body and could prolong the lives of patients who are running out of options," said David A. Woodrum, M.D., Ph.D., an author of the study and interventional radiologist ...

NEW ORLEANS (April 14, 2013)—A new, minimally invasive treatment that tears microscopic holes in tumors without harming healthy tissue is a promising treatment for challenging cancers, suggests a preliminary study being presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 38th Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans. "Irreversible electroporation (or IRE) is a new way to attack cancer, using microsecond electrical pulses to kill cancer at the cellular level without damaging healthy tissue nearby. It may be especially beneficial in treating liver, lung, pancreatic ...

NEW ORLEANS (April 14, 2013)—Stenting reopens completely blocked bowel arteries, preventing damage and even death from a condition that causes individuals severe pain and leads to excessive weight loss, notes research being presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 38th Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans, La. "Stenting blocked mesenteric arteries saves lives," said Daniel A. Leung, M.D., program director of vascular interventional radiology for the Christiana Care Health System based in Wilmington, Del. "Open surgery has traditionally been the primary ...

Choosing the appropriate structure for a business in Maryland Article provided by McNamee, Hosea, Jernigan, Kim, Greenan & Lynch, P.A. Visit us at http://www.mhlawyers.com Many people dream of starting and owning a business; but oftentimes, they do not know what type of business entity to choose. There are several types of business entities for hopeful business owners to choose from -- the key is to select the one that is most appropriate for all involved. Weighing the pros and cons of each type of entity is a good idea for business owners because certain ...

U.S. Supreme Court issues two opinions on drug sniffing dog searches Article provided by Spring & Spring Visit us at http://www.springandspring.com The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a series of decisions recently regarding the legality of police searches which resulted from drug-detecting dog alerts and led to the arrest of a suspect. Under the Fourth Amendment, U.S. citizens have a right to privacy and are free from unreasonable searches and seizures. Police therefore cannot search people or their homes without a warrant or a person's consent to search for ...

Understanding the difference between SSI and SSDI Article provided by Smolich & Smolich Visit us at http://www.smolichlaw.com/ Despite using caution, there is always the possibility of an accident. Individuals who are seriously injured or disabled by an accident may be unable to continue working and providing for their families. Because of this unfortunately reality, everyone should be aware of their ability to obtain Social Security benefits. Knowing about Social Security benefits and how to apply for them can help you plan for a more secure financial future. Eligibility ...

The difference between probate and non-probate assets Article provided by Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation Visit us at http://www.wrightabshire.com/ When creating your estate plan, it is important to understand the plan's different components; specifically, the difference between probate and non-probate property. This is because a certain type of property -- non-probate property -- is not governed by your will at all and doesn't have to go through the probate process. What is probate? Probate is the court process through which the validity ...