A recent death illustrates the importance of investigating your cosmetic surgeon, says Dr. Mark Scheinberg from the Center for Cosmetic Laser Gynecology. Lidvian Zelaya, 35, underwent a procedure for abdominal liposuction and buttocks injections at the Strax Rejuvenation Clinic in south Florida. She was rushed to the hospital, but died only a few hours after the start of the procedure. Investigations of public records by ABC News reveal that Dr. Roger L. Gordon, Zelaya's plastic surgeon at Strax, has had 20 lawsuits filed against him since 2004. He was placed on probation ...

PokerTime has announced their latest winner. He won a massive $53,580.27 while playing the CashSplash 5 Reel progressive slot game on 1 February 2011. This shows that entertainment at PokerTime is not just restricted to poker games. There are a host of other exciting table, slot and progressive games for players to enjoy at the same time as playing their poker games or separately. CashSplash 5 Reel is a continuation of the very popular Cash Splash 3 Reel version. The updated 5-reel, 15-payline video slot game takes players straight to the point by celebrating cash, ...

AdoreStudio Ltd, a fast-growing game developer, announces today the release of their first Demo "Shooting blocks". It is a vivid example of a user-oriented casual game as it combines important features of pleasantly performed design and captivating game plot. "Shooting blocks" is a logical game consisting of levels which should be passed in sequence as with every level, difficulty increases. Each level represents a figure consisting of ice blocks standing on a platform. The goal of the game is to shoot all empty blocks while avoiding breaking/losing filled blocks. The ...

tombola bingo, Britain's biggest bingo site, based in Sunderland, are running free prize draw competitions to win a visit to the Emmerdale set and tickets to watch a Sunderland Premier League home game. Dawn-Elizabeth Howe, Head of Marketing at tombola.co.uk, said: "As official proud sponsors of Sunderland AFC and Emmerdale on ITV we are able to offer exclusive prizes that cannot be won anywhere else." Emmerdale is one of ITV's most popular TV shows and attracts on average 7 million viewers per episode. The Emmerdale set visit is exclusive to tombola and cannot ...

Swingers Date Club has just announced its latest swingers cruise takeover event coming up in 2012 on board the beautiful Azamara "Quest". The date has been set and the itinerary is absolutely spectacular! The 2012 SDC Swingers Mediterranean Cruise will visit Greece, Italy and France with the most amazing ports of call from May 17th to the 24th 2012. The "Quest" is a mid size ship of outstanding quality providing the necessary intimate atmosphere for you to strike up those special connections that the lifestyle is all about. The ship is a floating five star resort complete ...

Reducing the number of distracted drivers on roadways has been a major point of emphasis for state and federal agencies. Many regulations have been handed down upon the operators of commercial vehicles to eliminate accidents. In 2010, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued a ban on texting while driving commercial vehicles. A recent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rule would take this ban one step further. Under the proposed rule, drivers of commercial vehicles would not be allowed to use hand-held cell phones for any reason. They would not be allowed ...

Pittsburgh fans have a lot to celebrate as the Steelers will make their seventh trip to the Super Bowl in franchise history. Super Bowl XLV takes place next Sunday, February 6 in Dallas and many fans are already planning to fly or drive down to see the Steelers take on the Green Bay Packers at Cowboys Stadium. But some fans may not be celebrating after the game as Pennsylvania law enforcement will be part of a nationwide impaired driving prevention campaign to stop drunk drivers. The Super Bowl Week Impaired Driving Prevention Week runs from January 31 to February 6, 2011. Football ...

If you plan on operating a motor vehicle in the state of Florida, you will likely need insurance coverage, and you probably have questions about what type and how much coverage you will need. An experienced Florida attorney can help answer those questions and make sure your insurance needs are adequately met, but being an informed consumer can go a long way towards getting the insurance coverage that is right for you. Many questions about insurance concern premium amounts, and common queries involve: - Deductible payments, both in the event of an accident where the ...

The divorce rate has slowed in recent years, but not across all demographics. An unexpected segment of the population is experiencing an uptick in divorces -- those who have been married more than 20 years. So-called "gray divorce" is making the news in family law circles as more and more couples decide that after decades of marriage they are ready to start a new life apart from their spouse. The recent high-profile divorce filing of Al and Tipper Gore is a shining example of the phenomenon, and it provides insights to law professionals and laypersons alike. What Leads ...

Couples entering into a second marriage, especially where children are involved, are preoccupied by the day-to-day challenges they face, like consolidating two households into one, trying to ensure that everyone gets along, divvying up space in a new home and even chores like laundry or cooking. They often overlook the long-term implications of a blended family, and that oversight can be costly, especially given the fact that up to 70 percent of second marriages end in divorce. The issues involved in merging families can be more difficult when one or both parties to ...

In an unfortunate twist of fate, a seat-belt crusading Colorado state senator was involved in a car accident in which three passengers were not wearing seat-belts. On a stretch of highway outside of Amarillo, Texas, the head-on collision sadly cost the pregnant passenger of the other vehicle her life only one day after Christmas. Known for her outspoken support of seat-belt safety laws, Colorado State Senator Suzanne Williams was driving an SUV in which the passengers were not buckled in, two of whom -- ages three and seven -- were not in safety seats. Texas law requires ...

The oft-delayed and yet-to-be-released changes by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to the trucking industry's hours-of-service (HOS) rules are again causing controversy. As a reaction to lawsuits challenging the FMCSA's rule changes to the trucking industry in 2004, the FMCSA (under the Obama Administration's guidance) agreed to amend the rules -- further promoting driver safety and health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average commercial drivers' life expectancy is 16 years less than similarly situated ...

The Shapiro Law Firm of Plano, Texas was referenced in a Dallas Observer article concerning Super Bowl prostitution. The column, The Super Bowl Prostitute Myth: 100,000 Hookers Won't Be Showing Up in Dallas, appeared in the newspaper on Jan. 27. It discusses the unique situation regarding the mass influx of prostitutes to Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth. The Shapiro Law Firm was highlighted for its estimate on the arrival of 40,000 prostitutes in the Dallas Area for Super-Bowl-related festivities. It briefly mentioned the experience of the firm's criminal defense ...

Attorney Daniel E. Schultz has once again been included in "Best Lawyers in America" in the Medical Malpractice category. Because inclusion on this list is determined by a confidential peer-review process, Mr. Schultz is especially proud of this honor. In addition to "Best Lawyers", Mr. Schultz has also been designated by Law and Politics as one of its Super Lawyers in the District of Columbia, another list which is compiled based upon a confidential peer-review process. Mr. Schultz's success during his career is reflected by his certified membership in both the ...

Attorney Kenneth M. Trombly of the Washington, D.C., law firm of Schultz & Trombly, PLLC, has once again been included in "Best Lawyers in America" in the Personal Injury category. Because inclusion on this list is determined by a confidential peer-review process, Mr. Trombly is especially proud of this honor. Mr. Trombly is also extremely pleased to have been a recipient of the 2010 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award by the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. A Past President of that Association, he was honored for work that he has performed directed ...

Tracesmart the Cardiff-based consumer data specialist has relocated to Global Reach following recent significant growth. The company has transferred its 80 employees from three office locations to a single headquarters; a brand new, high-tech and environmentally friendly office complex in Cardiff Bay, providing a centralised workforce and further scope for expansion. Located within Cardiff's Celtic Gateway Business Park, the Global Reach office space has been completed to Grade A specification, and includes a solar shading system, which reduces the building's running ...

Radisson Blu Lyon has announced it is committed to developing sustainable tourism. Initiatives that are being put in place include helping children at local orphanages, reducing the paper consumption levels in the hotel and inviting guests to visit 'green' places of interest. The Radisson Blu Lyon hotel possesses The Green Key, which is awarded to tourism and leisure facilities. The Green Key is designed to raise awareness to the need to run a responsible business in the tourism and leisure sector. To be awarded with The Green Key the Radisson Blu Lyon had to fulfill ...

redspottedhanky.com, the online travel retailer, has scrapped its booking fee to become the cheapest place to buy train tickets online. This is an industry first and customers can now receive the best value with no unexpected costs. With rail now the preferred mode of transport used for over 3.6m* trips each day, business and leisure travellers can save up to 51% on the cost of train tickets using redpottedhanky.com.** James Bain, director at redspottedhanky.com says, "With the recent rises in rail fares, train travellers don't need or want to be paying more for their ...

IOS Health System announced today that Medios v4.62, is 2011/2012 compliant and was certified as a Complete EHR on February 3, 2011 by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT), an ONC-ATCB, in accordance with the applicable Eligible Provider certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The 2011/2012 criteria support the Stage 1 meaningful use measures required to qualify eligible providers and hospitals for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). IOS Health Systems, President and ...

Greg Rasmussen, President of Don Rasmussen Company, which represents BMW, Land Rover, MINI and Mercedes-Benz at several dealerships in and around Portland, Oregon, presented to Shepherd's Door directors Eric Bauer and Jan Marshall his 2010 gift. Shepherd's Door is a division of the Portland Rescue Mission and provides shelter to homeless and abused women and their children. The facility provides nutritious meals, safe accommodations, a beautiful and nurturing environment, counseling and training, all under one roof. The women attend classes to help them understand their ...

Dugan's Travels, a host travel agency, is celebrating 11 years hosting independent agents from all over the United States and Canada. Dugan's Travels started hosting outside travel agents in 1999. Many of those agents are still with Dugan's Travels today. Dugan's Travels has adapted over the years due to industry changes and increased travel agent training programs with help with many travel suppliers. Dugan's Travels independent agents have the ability to attend seminars both online and at various cities. Dugan's Travels will be having the 5th annual Dugan's Travels ...

The deVere Group, the world's largest international group for financial consultancy, is proud to announce that it has signed a new deal with J.P. Morgan, the leaders in asset management, making the best-performing funds available to deVere clients worldwide. With the help of a professional adviser, clients of deVere Group will be able to gain direct access to J.P. Morgan Asset Management's vast investment range which offers solutions for investors of all risk appetites, via the deVere Fund Platform. In addition, the fund manager also intends to support deVere financial ...

A new study takes advantage of genetic similarities between mammals and fruit flies by coupling a complex genetic screening technique in humans with functional validation of the results in flies. The new strategy, published by Cell Press on February 3rd in The American Journal of Human Genetics, has the potential to be an effective approach for unraveling genetically complex human disorders and providing valuable insights into human disease. Genome-wide association studies (GWASs) involve sifting through the complete set of DNA from many individuals to identify genetic ...

Ever since researchers devised a recipe for turning adult cells into cells that look and act like embryonic stem cells, there has been lingering doubt in the field about just how close to embryonic stem cells each of those cell lines really is at a molecular and functional level. Now, researchers reporting in the February 4th issue of the journal Cell, a Cell Press publication, have developed a systematic way to lay those doubts about quality to rest. They have devised a method to quickly and comprehensively characterize those cells using a series of genomic assays, ...

While there is no doubt that the ethical controversy surrounding human embryonic stem cell (hESC) research has given rise to an uncertain policy environment, the true impact of years of frequent policy changes has not been fully assessed. Now, an article published by Cell Press on February 3rd in the journal Cell Stem Cell reports on a recent survey of several hundred stem cell scientists in the United States and begins to reveal the substantial negative impact that this uncertainty has had on them, including both those who work directly with hESCs and those who work with ...