Matthew Roblez, a board certified and licensed structural engineer and the part owner and principal of McNeil Engineering, recently responded to an article published by Finance & Commerce regarding the role that existing structures play in the world of structural engineers. While many individuals outside of the industry assume that these professionals create new structures, it is true that they call upon existing buildings to solve client needs; oftentimes, structural engineers focus not on designing a new building but on rehabilitating one that is already in existence. ...

Steve Guziec, a recent graduate from Benedictine University, joined the Fox Valley Institute (FVI) team as the newest intern. FVI is excited to announce the start of our Internship Program that will provide over 20 weeks of experience and supervision for recent graduates. For the duration of his internship, Steve will be seeing clients at a reduced fee while under the supervision of an experienced licensed therapist. Offering counseling services to adolescents, individuals, couples, children and families without insurance, Steve has a passion for helping people discover ...

Although women still dominate the cosmetic surgery market, the year-end statistics recently released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) show an increase among male patients, a trend that Orange County plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Niccole (http://www.cosmeticare.com) has seen echoed in his own practice. "I think the rise in male patients is due to a combination of factors," says Dr. Niccole, a board-certified plastic surgeon at CosmetiCare. "Men want to look better for aesthetic ...

Giveacar.co.uk is a website with a unique concept. Upon visiting people are encouraged to give their old car for scrap rather than have it sitting in front of their house unused for ages. The unusual thing about the website that makes so many people donate their cars is that 75% of the value of the sale value of each car will be donated to charity. Giveacar is based in England and it offers people a free fast collection of any car nationwide. This is another reason why people make the hard decision to give their car for scrap - they don't have to do anything. The ...

Weitz & Luxenberg has obtained a multimillion-dollar medical-malpractice settlement from a physician specialist in a case involving a 31-year-old New York tonsillectomy patient who died of complications nearly two weeks following the procedure. The single mother of one was at home watching television when blood suddenly began gushing from her mouth 13 days after undergoing surgery to remove her tonsils. She was rushed by ambulance to a nearby hospital where she succumbed a short time later, said Allan Zelikovic, Esq., counsel for the deceased woman's family and head ...

Retail Radio, one of the fastest growing companies in the United States, has hired Hayden Shamburger as a consultant. Retail Radio provides in-store music and other sensory branding services -- including digital signage, digital menu boards and scent -- for stores, restaurants and other locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Shamburger previously served at DMX Music for 10 years as Vice President and General Manager. He has 27 years of experience in retail, and will advise Retail Radio on a wide variety of activities, including business and product development. "I ...

Providing patients with a positive experience that they can't find elsewhere is one of the primary goals of orthodontists Dr. Mary Beth Morrone and Dr. Richard Kaye. Part of their approach is incorporating the newest technologies available, which not only ensure results but also allow for a more comfortable and convenient in-office experience for patients. Doctors Morrone and Kaye were among the first to introduce electronic files and digital imaging, which allows doctors to view treatment notes, photographs and x-rays right at the chair. Now, Morrone and Kaye Orthodontics ...

If you have been seriously injured in a car accident caused by a negligent driver, your ability to recover full compensation for your losses will greatly depend on the evidence you are able to collect at the scene of the accident. Thoroughly documenting the scene of a car accident is essential in order to successfully prove that the other driver was responsible for your injuries. Of course, in the event of a serious injury, you may be unable to gather this evidence yourself. If this is the case, have a friend complete the steps outlined below, or else contact an experienced ...

Brandon Bentley, only 34 years old, is a former Spartanburg County, S.C., deputy sheriff who is unable to work because he suffers from severe post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. Bentley's depression and PSTD were undisputedly caused by his 2009 killing in self-defense of a man trying to assault the officer with an umbrella and threatening to kill Bentley with his own police gun. Bentley's illness has taken a severe toll on him. According to The State, he dropped 70 pounds, got rid of his own firearms, feels unsafe at home and worries that the man he killed ...

According to a study recently presented by a group of Russian researchers, some women may be associated with a higher risk of developing transvaginal mesh complications following a pelvic organ prolapse (POP) repair surgery if they are younger and have less severe POP - which is a condition in which a pelvic organ shifts out of its normal position or begins to protrude through the vagina. Specifically, the study - which was recently presented at the 28th Annual EAU Congress - found that several factors may influence a woman's risk of transvaginal mesh injury after POP ...

When thinking about a cruise vacation, endless sea, sun and fun come to mind. However, some cruises do not always go as planned. Many things can go wrong on the ship, and when they do, the passengers may not be without legal remedy. The Carnival cruise Triumph The Carnival Triumph left Galveston, Texas, in early February for a cruise to Mexico. Triumph passengers had no idea what would be in store, and the vacation soon turned into a nightmare, according to some news reports. The four-day trip was interrupted on the third day when a fire broke out. The Coast Guard's ...

The word "divorce" can conjure up all kinds of negative emotions. Fear. Stress. Panic. Anger. Sadness. Contention. Angst. It doesn't have to be that way, though. While there will always be some sense of loss when a marriage ends, it is possible to get through the process with civility and respect. How, you may ask? By exploring a cooperative, non-adversarial, out-of-court solution like mediation or collaborative divorce. What is mediation? Mediation is a process by which the couple agrees to sit down with a neutral third party - a trained mediator - to ...

Looking at the wrong patient's X-ray images can lead to significant problems. When a grouping mistake or misidentification occurs, doctors could begin a procedure on the wrong patient or misdiagnose a patient, with potentially dangerous health consequences. Medical errors like wrong-patient, wrong-procedure and wrong-site errors are so egregious, yet so preventable, they are called "never events" because they should never happen. Fortunately, it appears that simple improvements may help reduce the occurrence of these mistakes, as one study of X-ray misidentification ...

Hospitals and healthcare settings should be held accountable for surgical or medical mistakes. This accountability is the ticket to motivating healthcare providers in charge of the health and lives of patients to implement procedures and protocols to reduce malpractice. However, data from a new study shows just the opposite--some hospitals have no incentive to change their policies and reduce medical errors from occurring because they actually profit from these complications. The interesting findings of the study The study was conducted by several entities including ...

Most people that end up getting a divorce see signs that their marriages may be in trouble. Minor disagreements may start turning into major arguments. The couple may be spending less time together. Perhaps one of the spouses may have recently lost a job, leading to financial problems that place more strain upon an already troubled marriage. Some marriages are able to withstand these challenges, and the spouses emerge from these troubled times even more committed to one another. For those unable to make a relationship work, they may feel that a divorce will be the only ...

When the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded three years ago this month off the Louisiana coast, nearly a dozen workers were killed and numerous others were severely injured. Following the horrific oil rig accident, many of the oil company employees sought compensation for their work related injuries. Too often, injured maritime employees are victims twice because of an accident in the workplace. First, they suffer personal injuries because of an offshore explosion, diving incident, tug or barge collision, or fishing accident. Then, their employers or the insurance ...

A trucker fell asleep at the wheel last month near Walker, Louisiana and rolled his 18-wheeler, impeding highway traffic for 12 hours. Luckily, no one suffered any injuries in the truck accident and, once the truck was unloaded and removed from the scene, life was back to normal. It could have easily ended much differently for the trucker and other motorists on the road that early morning. Distracted driving awareness The U.S. National Safety Council has declared that April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and no one has any doubt that distractions commonly cause ...

Some medical mistakes are called "never events" because they cause so much unnecessary harm to patients and they are so preventable that they should never happen. Yet these dangerous medical errors continue to occur disturbingly often -- even after protocols were implemented to check against them. Patients who have been harmed by medical malpractice such as a surgical error should contact a lawyer to discuss how they may seek compensation to help them pay for medical bills and other expenses resulting from the error. Surgical never events Surgical never ...

It may seem like an overwhelming proposition to sue the United States government for injury caused by one of its employees. Traditionally, the doctrine of sovereign immunity says that governmental bodies are immune from being privately sued, but the Federal Tort Claims Act, known as the FTCA, waives that immunity by allowing personal injury lawsuits against the federal government in certain situations. Levin v. United States In March 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Levin v. United States clarified one type of suit that is allowed against the federal government ...

North Carolina criminal defense attorney Ryan Stump recently represented a man who was accused of stealing money from his employer. The client was facing a charge of felony embezzlement. Mr. Stump, a graduate of the White Collar Criminal Defense College with an extensive background in the financial industry, was able to argue for a reduction of the financial criminal charge from a felony to a misdemeanor and avoid an active jail sentence for his client. Attorney Stump's client was accused of embezzling more than $20,000 from a church that employed him as a bookkeeper. ...

Boston-based law firm, Cushing & Dolan is pleased to announce Leo J. Cushing has been selected as a featured speaker at the upcoming REBA Annual Conference. He will presenting on the topic of Probate: Estates & Trusts. The program will discuss recent changes to Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) and what it means for probate practitioners. REBA's faculty will offer essential insight into the practical aspects of the MUPC as it continues to evolve. The program will place special emphasis on real estate conveyancing under the MUPC with a focus on the updates ...

Show the ones you love how much you care. Jewelry is often too much, but candies and cards don't show your feelings well enough, especially for family and friends. If you have searched high and low for the perfect gift, why not consider a gift certificate for Atlanta window tinting? Atlanta window tint company, The Tint Guy, feels that window tinting is a significant gift that tells your friends and loved ones that you genuinely care about their long term well being and pleasure. Window tinting has many different applications, all of which can improve your loved one's ...

Holiday Inn Express Simpsonville Hotel offers affordable lodging to guests attending Greenville Health System's Aloft. The annual festival will take place Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-27, 2013 at Heritage Park in Simpsonville, SC. Event activities will include: - Hot-Air Balloon Rides - Helicopter Rides - Charter Amphitheatre Concerts - Jack in the Box Corn Hole Tournament - Craft Beer Experience - Sunrift Adventure Zone - Krazy Kow 5K - Amusement Rides and more Music performances headlining the Charter Amphitheatre stage at Aloft are country artist Kip Moore, ...

The Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport Hotel (North) offers nearby accommodations to vendors and guests attending The Atlanta Spring Immediate Delivery Show at AmericasMart Atlanta, May 7-9, 2013. A cash and carry out event, this show is a unique marketplace unlike any other. It connects buyers and exhibitors from around the globe. AmericasMart is a wholesale marketplace and is closed to the general public. Visitors to AmericasMart must be active members of the retail or wholesale industry and be affiliated with a business that resells product represented in our buildings. ...

King Jewelers introduces the Bridal Playground, a unique bridal experience built around couples in love, at the elegant diamond bridal salons located in Nashville, Tennessee and Aventura, Florida. At the Bridal Playground, you can browse a bit, try on our model display engagement rings and wedding bands, get in-the-know about diamonds and precious metals, enjoy refreshments, and linger as long as you like. You can even design your own ring with friends, family, or your significant other. King Jewelers offers handmade custom designs as well as the most cutting edge 3D-design ...