Many of our Pittsburgh child custody clients have questions when a custody determination is being made as to how this agreement will affect their ability to travel with their child(ren). Often times, the parties' abilities to travel and how frequently they may travel is addressed in a Consent Order for Custody which is filed with the court. However, there are still cases addressing this specific issue where a custody order leaves questions as to what type of travel is permitted with your child(ren). The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently addressed the issue of parents' ...

One American family from San Diego, CA has battled a hunting camp in Zambia for 6 years to remain on the land granted to them by Senior Chief Nsefu in the Game Management Area to establish an Ecotourism Camp. Now they are attempting to use crowdfunding to raise funds for much needed equipment for family-owned Zikomo Safari Camp. Crowdfunding is a method of raising capital in small amounts from large groups of people using the Internet and social media. Photographic safaris promote ecotourism and wildlife conservation. Ecotourism protects the wildlife from being killed and ...

TapSnap heralds a new trend in Los Angeles event entertainment -- the special event photo booth reinvented as an open-concept, high-tech phototainment system that is instantly connected to social media. "In Los Angeles, there's a photo booth at almost every party, but those are the traditional photo booths," said Alex Gallner, a TapSnap representative for Los Angeles. "No one has done anything to update them until now. TapSnap is much more intriguing because it's completely open-concept and high-tech. Event planners say they've never seen anything like ...

While many roadside repair services may exist for commercial trucking, fleet owners should look for one that is staffed by qualified maintenance coordinators who know their way around trucks and trailers and can speak the language a driver needs to hear, said Byron Lay, Director of AmeriQuest Road Rescue in a blog posting on the AmeriQuest Transportation Services website. When the driver connects to a call center manned by professionals who are knowledgeable about everything from chassis and axles to suspension and electrical systems, it can speed the process significantly ...

A Dialogue on Men's Health, organized by the Men's Health Braintrust, engaged national patient and provider health leaders in a revealing discussion on the focus, progress and barriers in improving the health and wellbeing of men and boys in America. The meeting, which took place in Washington DC on April 3, attracted over 40 representatives of patient organizations, healthcare provider associations, employers, key policymakers, and community organizations. Speakers and participants explored the social, environmental, and individual determinants that influence the health ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — College athletes are not the only ones who sometimes suffer at the hands of higher ups. A new report brings to light a more hidden and pernicious problem – the psychological, physical and sexual abuse of students in the field of biological anthropology working in field studies far from home. The report is based on an online survey and telephone interviews that, in a period of less than two months, elicited accounts of abuse from dozens of women and men working in the field of biological anthropology. This is a first attempt to systematically document ...

DARIEN, IL – A new study suggests that obstructive sleep apnea severity is higher in African-American men in certain age ranges, even after controlling for body mass index (BMI). "The results show that in certain age groups, after correcting for other demographic factors, the severity of sleep apnea as measured by the apnea-hypopnea index is higher in African-American males than Caucasian males," said James Rowley, PhD, the study's senior investigator, professor of medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit and Medical Director of the Detroit Receiving ...

Tropical Cyclone Victoria is now a remnant low pressure area in the Southern Indian Ocean after running into strong wind shear that has been tearing the storm apart. When NASA's TRMM satellite passed over the storm on April 12 it saw limited areas with moderate rainfall pushed far from the center of circulation. NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite captured fading rainfall rates in dissipating Cyclone Victoria on April 12, 2013 at 0748 UTC (3:48 a.m. EDT). Wind shear has torn the storm apart and TRMM spotted ...

The design brief for the VOI was to develop a two-wheel transporter that is as agile and affordable as a scooter and, at the same time, as safe and comfortable as a car. With its compact size and maneuverability, the two-wheel electric scooter is designed as a transporter for densely populated megacities and offers a comprehensive solution to metropolises where congested traffic is a major problem. Positioning the rider behind allows for a compact design and the use of an enclosed passenger cabin that shields occupants from the elements. The enclosure also offers added ...

Sometimes cost saving comes in nanoscale packages. A new procedure that thickens and thins fluid at the micron level could save consumers and manufacturers money, particularly for soap products that depend on certain molecules to effectively deal with grease and dirt. Researchers at the University of Washington published their findings online April 9 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Read the back of most shampoos and dishwashing detergents and you'll find the word "surfactant" in the list of active ingredients. Surfactant molecules are tiny, yet ...

An upper-level low pressure system is sapping the cloud and thunderstorm development on the western side of Cyclone Victoria in the Southern Indian Ocean. New NASA satellite imagery showed that the bulk of rainfall was located east of the storm's center. At 0900 UTC (5 a.m. EDT) on April 12, Tropical Cyclone Imelda was tropical storm strength with maximum sustained winds near 45 knots (51.7 mph/83.3 kph). Imelda was centered near 14.1 south latitude and 58.9 east longitude, about 465 miles north-northeast of La Reunion Island. Imelda is moving to the south-southeast at ...

MADISON – A genetic analysis of the avian flu virus responsible for at least nine human deaths in China portrays a virus evolving to adapt to human cells, raising concern about its potential to spark a new global flu pandemic. The collaborative study, conducted by a group led by Masato Tashiro of the Influenza Virus Research Center, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, and Yoshihiro Kawaoka of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Tokyo, appears in the current edition (April 11, 2013) of the journal Eurosurveillance. The group examined the genetic ...

MR images taken when the ventricles of the heart relax and fill with blood and then when the ventricles contract and eject blood to the rest of the body provide a more complete picture of the extent of myocardial scar in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy, a new study finds. Detection of scar is important because it helps identify patients who are at higher risk of a fatal event, said Dr. James Fernandez, the first author of the study. The standard protocol to determine scar in these patients is to collect just diastolic data (when the ventricles relax), said Dr. Fernandez. ...

An algorithm that takes the patient's size into consideration can cut radiation dose by 41% in lumbar spine CT without compromising the diagnostic quality of the images, a new study shows. Researchers at Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital in Seoul, Korea examined 107 patients using semi-automated attenuation-based tube potential selection which optimized tube potential at 100 kilovoltage, rather than the standard 120 kilovoltage. Decreasing the kilovoltage decreased the radiation dose from a mean of 21.78 mGy to a mean of 12.77 mGy, but it can increase the image noise (graininess ...

Additional fluoroscopic and CT views can substantially reduce complications that occur during percutaneous radiologic gastrostomy, a procedure used for patients who require a gastric tube for nutritional support. "In a study of 146 patients, we saw a major complications rate of 5.9%," said Dr. Erich Lang, of SUNY Downstate Medical Center, in Brooklyn, NY and lead author of the study. Major complications included organ injury with hemorrhage and colonic perforation, he said. Minor complications, such as tube leakage or dislodgement, occurred in 17.6% of patients, he said. ...

Radiologists are a step closer to implementing a program in an underserved region of Uganda for diagnosing and treating women with palpable breast masses. The program combines a unique diagnostic algorithm along with targeted community outreach, said medical student Chris Duncan working with the organization Imaging the World. Imaging the World, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing diagnostic imaging to underserved areas around the world, has multiple obstetrical imaging programs currently operating in Uganda and plans to expand both the obstetric imaging and ...

Tomosynthesis (3D mammography) is better able to show infiltrating ductal carcinoma than 2D mammography in women at increased risk of breast cancer, a new study shows. As part of the study, six breast imaging specialists reviewed both 2D and 3D mammography images of 56 cancers diagnosed in patients at intermediate or high risk of breast cancer. "We found that 41% (23/56 cancers) were better seen on tomosynthesis and 4% (2/56) were only seen on tomosynthesis," said Dr. Sarah O'Connell, a lead author of the study. Thirty percent of cancers (17/56) were better seen on ...

Dual energy CT is an effective way to evaluate emergency department patients with possible anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, a new study shows. ACL tears are one of the most frequent ligamentous injuries of the knee; they are not commonly diagnosed in the emergency department because they are not seen on plain x-rays. Researchers at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, imaged the knees of 27 patients using dual energy CT -- 16 of the patients had confirmed ACL tears, while 11 had no history of trauma, said Dr. Katrina Glazebook, a lead author of the study. The images were ...

MDCT is a better way to measure annular size in patients with aortic stenosis who are candidates for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) than two dimensional echocardiography, a new study indicates. The study included 69 patients who underwent an MDCT scan as well as transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography before having a TAVI, said Dr. Vineeta Sethi, lead author of the study. TAVI is done to treat patients with severe aortic stenosis who are not surgical candidates. Aortic stenosis is a common disorder in the elderly. "Measurement of the aortic ...

Virginia law addresses accidents with uninsured or underinsured drivers Article provided by Curran & Whittington, PLLC Visit us at http://www.curranwhittington.com/ When you are the victim of a car accident, you are entitled to compensation for your injuries from the at fault driver. Usually, this mean that the at fault driver's insurer will pay for your damages. Under Virginia law, drivers are generally required to carry liability insurance; this type of coverage pays for injuries that the insured driver causes to others. Drivers must carry minimum liability ...

Rash of School Bus Crashes in New Jersey Brings Safety Into Question Article provided by Brenner & Levine, P.A. Visit us at http://www.bllawnj.com School buses generally provide a safe way to transport children to and from school. Although school bus accidents are rare, and injuries from those accidents occur less frequently than injuries from car accidents, parents throughout New Jersey are starting to second guess the safety of this mode of transportation. These questions began after the state appeared to be going through a rash of car accidents with over ...

Individuals must fight to obtain their SSDI benefits Article provided by Smolich & Smolich Visit us at http://www.smolichlaw.com/ Dealing with a disability is a reality for many people. When someone becomes disabled, the inability to work can make it impossible to provide for his or her family. In the event that an individual becomes disabled, that person may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI. However, sometimes those who are eligible and most deserving are denied the benefits they need. Given this unfortunately reality, it is imperative ...

Talking about finances at the end of life Article provided by Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo Visit us at http://www.salvolaw.com When someone is facing a terminal illness, the last thing that they and their family want to think about is money. They want to focus on spending time together and making lasting memories. Getting financial affairs in order, however, is an important part of the end of life process, especially because having money matters taken care of makes it easier for grieving family members. This may require uncomfortable conversations with family members ...

Reform may be coming amid public events celebrating U.S. naturalization Article provided by U.S. Law Center Visit us at http://www.uslawcenteronline.com The path to U.S. citizenship for immigrants has been in the public awareness lately. On President's Day this year, 19,000 people obtained U.S. citizenship alone in massive ceremonies across the country. According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services official blog, more than 650,000 people are naturalized each year. Amid these events, the White House has continued to push for immigration reform. In ...

SEC allegations show savvy investors not insulated from victimization Article provided by Timothy J. Dennin, P.C. Visit us at http://www.denninlaw.com/ Investing inherently involves risk. Yet, while investors may not be protected from the natural ups and downs of the market, they should never have to lose money to illegal conduct by their brokers or advisors. Even savvy investors can lose money to broker misconduct. Those who abuse their positions and cause loss to investors can face legal action from investors who wish to recoup their losses, and may even be ...