Proving damages sustained by injured plaintiffs and their family members is one of the most important skills required of experienced personal injury attorneys in Chicago and Illinois as a whole. Successful Chicago personal injury trial lawyers must be able to communicate persuasively to a jury support for each element of damages available under Illinois law [...]
Illinois recognizes a cause of action based on “wrongful birth.” However, Illinois personal injury attorneys must be aware of types of damages available in wrongful birth actions.
The seminal case dealing with wrongful birth actions is Siemieniec v. Lutheran General Hosp., 117 Ill. 2d 230 (Ill. 1987). In Siemieniec, the parents of a child born with [...]
Sienna Miller wins $78,970 in damages against Big Pictures for harassment Sienna Miller sued Big Pictures and its founder Darryn Lyons for harassment after the agency followed her around and took intrusive pictures and published them. Sienna won $78,970 in damages from Big Pictures, after they settled with her earlier today. The case [...]
The powerful undersea earthquake that struck Indonesia's North Sulawesi province and nearby regions early Monday killed at least two people, injured three others and toppled or damaged thousands of buildings, officials said.The quake struck at 1:02 am (1702 GMT Sunday) and measured 7.7 on the Richter scale. Its epicentre was located about 138 kilometres north-west of Gorontalo on North Sulawesi, a
FX announced the return dates of two of its award-winning dramas, Nip/Tuck and Damages. The continuation of the fifth season of Nip/Tuck begins on Tuesday, January 6 at 10 PM E/P for eight weeks, while the second season of Damages premieres on Wednesday, January 7 at 10 PM E/P with 13 new episodes.
Nip/Tuck revolves around [...]
Studies in recent years have shown that binge drinking can decrease bone mass and bone strength, and increase your risk of osteoporosis.
Now researchers have found a possible mechanism -- alcohol disturbs genes necessary for maintaining healthy bones.
For the study, researchers injected rats with an amount of alcohol equivalent to binge drinking for three days or to chronic alcohol abuse for four
We are aware of tremendous health benefits of Broccoli, and the numerous theories that have supported this fact. Here’s the next one in row.
Researchers at the University of Warwick, have found that intake of Broccoli can actually reverse the damage caused by diabetes to blood vessels of the heart.
According to the researchers, the reason behind [...]
Listen in as Gerry Oginski, an experienced NY accident and personal injury and wrongful death lawyer practicing law in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, Nassau & Suffolk explains how an attorney proves damages in an accident case. Learn what witnesses we need to bring into Court to explain to a jury how [...]
Source: athens.indymedia.org. Following is a translation of the claim, for the night time incendiary attack against the security company offices:"When even snitching becomes a social career, practical resstance becomes a conscious choice. That's why today at the dawn we chose to attack one of the offices of the paid snitches corps. ABACK SNITCHES SECURITY GUARDS, MINIONS OF THE COPSFREEDOM FOR VAG
The following damages may be recovered in a wrongful death action:
(a) Immediate expenses associated with the wrongful death - these expenses include medical and funeral expenses incurred by the family members.
(b) Loss of wrongful death victim’s anticipated earnings in the future until time of retirement or death. The victims employment at the time of incident [...]
Punitive damages are awarded against a party to a wrongdoing, who commited the act with ill intent and malice. In other words, a party who intentionally causes harm and injury may be sued for, among other damages, punitive damages. These damages can constitue a significant portion of the recovery in an injury claim, in large [...]
Punitive damages are awarded against a party to a wrongdoing, who committed the act with ill intent and malice. In other words, a party who intentionally causes harm and injury may be sued for, among other damages, punitive damages. These damages can constitute a significant portion of the recovery in an injury claim, in large [...]
This is fantastic! Despite the fact that there is a cap on punitive damages, that firm should have to pay every single penny to this poor paralegal. A Garden City, N.Y., tax certiorari firm must pay more than $716,500 in damages to a former associate and a paralegal who claim they lost their jobs after they became pregnant, a federal jury has decided.Sitting in Central Islip, the panel of four wo
As set out in this Kansas City Star article Wachovia and JP Morgan Chase have joined UBS, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup in settling charges related to their sale of Auction Rate Securities. Although the settlement agreements with exact details are not completed, it appears that the firms will be buying back frozen auction rate securities sold to individuals and small businesses.
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If I am sued in a civil court and the judge orders me to pay $50,000.oo in damages will I still have to pay my victim if i declare bankruptcy?
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Thanks to Lucienne, I have a link to the Portuguese Damages website Damages, so check it out!I will be uploading some of the Portuguese content to the gallery soon. =)AXN site for DamagesDamages Marathon on FXFX Flashes ‘Damages’ MarathonViewers Can Watch Entire First Season Of Emmy-Nominated Series Aug. 9-- Multichannel News, 8/1/2008 12:01:00 PMFX will give viewers a chance to relive
Non-smoking partners of men or women who do smoke have a 42 percent bigger chance to get a stroke than people whose partner do not smoke. For ex-smokers who live with a smoker that chance is 72 percent higher.
These are the results of a study that was published recently in the American Journal of Preventive [...]
Mr Justice Eady awarded the 68-year-old £60,000 damages, dwarfing all earlier privacy ruling damages and prompting fears over the future of legitimate journalist investigations. Mr Mosley, the son of the 1930s British Fascist leader Sir Oswald Mosley, had been filmed by the paper cavorting with five prostitutes in a basement fast in London, but denied claims he had been acting out N
The star of FX's Damages, five-time Oscar-nominated actress Glenn Close, is set to be joined by a fellow multi-awarded actress in the person of Marcia Gay Harden to bolster the already stellar lineup for its coming season. If we backtrack to the second week of June, it was reported that another Oscar-winner William Hurt (King of the Spider Woman) will play a client of Patty Hewes (Close).Harden,
Oh, “Damages” fans, where do we begin?There were so many tantalizing tidbits from today’s panel with the producers and cast of the critically acclaimed FX series, which returns for its second season in January 2009.Spoilers under cut!!
Up in Minnesota Mr. Olsen had a cow killed by a railroad train. In due season the claim agent for the railroad called."We understand, of course, that the deceased was a very docile and valuable animal," said the claim agent in his most persuasive claim-agentlemanly manner "and we sympathize with you and your family in your loss. But, Mr. Olsen, you must remember this: Your cow had no business bein
A Chicago man who was a passenger on a train that met with an accident not far from that city tells of a curious incident that he witnessed in the car wherein he was sitting.Just ahead of him were a man and his wife. Suddenly the train was derailed, and went bumping down a steep hill. The man evinced signs of the greatest terror; and when the car came to a stop he carefully examined himself to lea
Deputy hit by falling tree seeking damages from DOTD, othersSlidell Sentry News, LA - Jun 30, 2008Mary Mayo’s story of rehabilitation, courage and triumph to return to work as a St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office dispatcher has captured the hearts and ...
Those currently waiting for a new Volkswagen, take note: up to 30,000 brand new VeeDubs awaiting customer delivery have been damaged by hail near the VW factory in Emden, Germany. Reports indicate that the hail was ping-pong ball sized, which is certainly large enough to leave a nasty mark. Unfortunately, the naked eye cannot be relied upon to spot each minute piece of damage, so special workers h
A Chicago lawyer tells of a visit he received from a Mrs. Delehanty, accompanied by Mr. Delehanty, the day after Mrs. Delehanty and a Mrs. Cassidy had indulged in a little difference of opinion.When he had listened to the recital of Mrs. Delehanty's troubles, the lawyer said:"You want to get damages, I suppose?""Damages! Damages!" came in shrill tones from Mrs. Delehanty. "Haven't I got damages en
Cristiano Ronaldo today won an apology from The Sun newspaper and an undisclosed amount in damages over a false story published in the newspaper back in February.
The Sun claimed Ronaldo had been fined £8,000 by club manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, for an alleged text message Ronaldo sent during training; the use of mobile phones is [...]
Under a new law signed by Governor Crist, landlords can now charge liquidated damages or an early termination fee if you break your lease. However, the new law also provides limits and rules that must be followed before a tenant may be charged. For instance, the early termination fee cannot exceed two months’ rent, and [...]
Close, who this month begins filming a second season of the hit FX TV show Damages, has certainly had her fling with characters unlike her. She grew up in patrician Connecticut, attended prep school, and spent part of her youth in Switzerland and Africa, where her physician father ran a clinic.She has played everything from the unbalanced ex-lover in Fatal Attraction to the cartoonish villainess i
According to BBC News, OZZY OSBOURNE has accepted libel damages from the Daily Star over allegations he suffered a health scare which jeopardised the Brit Awards. The star, who co-hosted the ceremony with wife Sharon and children Kelly and Jack in February, was not at London's High Court for the settlement. The 59-year-old will donate the undisclosed award to his wife's colon cancer charity. The a
Medtronic Awarded $250 Million Damages in Patent Case against Boston ScientificFederal jury in Marshall, Texas, finds that Boston Scientific Corporation infringed three patents owned by MedtronicMINNEAPOLIS-- May 27, 2008 --Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) today announced that a federal jury found that Boston Scientific Corporation has infringed three patents owned by Medtronic, and awarded Medtro
1000+ homes were damaged by a tornado and severe storm with hail and high winds on Tuesday night. Georgia Governor, Sonny Perdue, declared State of Emergency for Cherokee County. Governor Purdue had this to say, “I am always amazed at the extensive damage caused by these storms, but we are proud to see our communities pull together as neighbors help neighbors recover from this type of situation.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed inclined to reduce the $2.5 billion award of punitive damages to victims of the Exxon Valdez disaster. As you can recall “Exxon Valdez” is considered one of the most devastating man-made environmental disasters ever to occur at sea. It occurred at Prince William Sound, Alaska, United States, [...]
Companies concerned about trademark issues should take note of a recent federal court verdict in an infringement case. On May 7, 2008, a jury in Oregon awarded Adidas $305 million in damages for trademark infringement by Payless Shoes, which is...
Sony Entertainment TV, which has been slapped with a legal notice by a Mumbai-based woman who was inundated with calls by actor Aman Varma's fans, has refuted reports that she has demanded Rs.10 million as compensation.
Resham Lalwani, whose cellphone number was divulged as the contact number of Aman Varma's character in the serial "Sujata", was flooded with calls after the episode was aired Apri
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Sony Entertainment TV, which has been slapped with a legal notice by a Mumbai-based woman who was inundated with calls by actor Aman Varma's fans, has refuted reports that she has demanded Rs.10 million as compensation.
A U.S. judge has ruled on a nearly US$111 million copyright-infringement decision against TorrentSpy.com, the BitTorrent...Grant Gross, IDG News ServiceThursday, May 08, 2008 09:20 AM PDTA U.S. judge has ruled on a nearly US$111 million copyright-infringement decision against TorrentSpy.com, the BitTorrent peer-to-peer search site.
Mai avere fretta, anche se dettata da validi motivi. Un collega, dopo essere uscito di strada a causa del ghiaccio mentre stava andando in visita domiciliare urgente, ha scoperto di non essere assicurato per i danni accidentalmente causati all’ auto aziendale. Così il datore di lavoro gli ha scalato in busta paga, a rate, l’importo per la riparazione del mezzo. Quindi, prima di usare una vettura aziendale, informatevi bene se questa ha un’assicurazione per danni da utilizzo. Se poi premete il piede sull’acceleratore per arrivare prima o in tempo da un paziente in gravi condizioni e un autovelox vi immortala, potete trovare, come è accaduto ad un collega ed amico, un giudice che vi fa pagare la contravvenzione, in quanto non siete un servizio di emergenza medica e dovete rispettar
Parmalat To Ask $16B Damages From Citigroup In Parma Case-Atty
Last Update: 4/21/2008 3:46:56 PM
ROME (AP)–A lawyer for Parmalat SpA (PLT.MI) said the dairy giant will seek
damages for more than EUR 10 billion ($16 billion) from Citigroup Inc. (C) after
a court allowed the Italian company to attach a lawsuit to a criminal trial in
Parma.
Lawyer Marco De [...]
Court of Appeal slashes damages awarded to Singapore JTC
By MICHELLE QUAH
THE Court of Appeal has substantially slashed damages granted to JTC Corporation after its 2005 victory over Hong Kong contractor Wishing Star.
The Appeal Court, on Thursday, reduced JTC’s original award of $8.14 million damages to just $339,824 - and ordered it to pay three-quarters of [...]
GMTV presenter Kate Garraway has won libel damages for an undisclosed amount. Garraway took MGN to court after the Sunday Mirror and the Daily Mirror printed allegations that she betrayed her husband. The papers alleged that she was having an affair with Anton Du Beke her Strictly Come Dancing partner.
Rachel Atkins, Kate’s solicitor told the [...]
A Pittsburgh couple is suing Google for including their house in Google’s Street View service. According to a lawsuit filed in Allegheny County’s Court of Common Pleas this week, Aaron and Christine Boring accuse Google of “intentional and/or grossly reckless invasion” of their privacy as their street is “clearly marked with a ‘Private Road’ sign.” According to the docs at The Smoking Gun, the Borings allege that the inclusion of their house in Google Street View caused them “mental suffering” and diminished the value of their home (note they only paid $165,000 for the house, the cost of a car parking space in a large city). The Borings are seeking in excess of $25,000 in damages and want a court order directing Google to destro
While on the set of The Fast and the Furious 4, Vin Diesel was filming a scene in the Honda S2000. However things did not go according to plan as he damaged the car, maybe he was trying a bit too hard to get the scene to look cool.
The damage that Vin Diesel caused on [...]
Viacom’s well-publicized court fight against YouTube and Google his given Judge Louis Stanton of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York an opportunity – or, perhaps more accurately – a good reason to now repudiate one...
"Part of the design for the show is that eventually every character dies except for Patty," Todd jokes. "We're beginning the writing process [for season two] and there are going to be a least three new characters and then continuing storylines from the first season and our desire is to give people who have watched the show and have liked the show in its first season very much the appreciation that we have for you as audience members to continue to storylines and threads and also introduce new storylines and threads moving forward. But there will definitely be a continuation as well as new actors and new stories."
The whole prospect of getting in an auto accident and what to do afterwards is a little dicey and complex. Of course, barring that someone perished in the event, some immediate and long term actions are needed by both parties when it comes to coughing up the cash for damages. Assuming that the accident is [...]
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Individuals who experience military combat obviously endure extreme stress, and this exposure leaves many diagnosed with the psychiatric condition of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is associated with several abnormalities in brain structure and function. However, as Roger Pitman of Harvard Medical School's Department of Psychiatry explains, "Although it is tempting to conclude that these abnormalities were caused by the traumatic event, it is also possible that they were pre-existing risk factors that increased the risk of developing PTSD upon the traumatic event's occurrence." Drs. Kiyoto Kasai and Hidenori Yamasue of the University of Tokyo and colleagues sought to examine this association in a new study published in the March 15th issue of Biological Psychiatry. The resear
What a surprise, coming home after a working day and find the water pipe that suplies our compound shattered in a lake of water. First thing is to close the valve. Then plan of action with the neighbours. First of all organizing the immediate repair. Then finding the responsible party. Witnesses at a nearby diving center say they saw a big bulldozer crossing the incriminated area several times tha
Let’s take a very quick look at two types of damages:1. Compensatory DamagesCompensatory damages refer to damages that are recovered in payment for injury or economic loss.2. Punitive DamagesPunitive damages are damages that are added due to malicious or grossly negligent action. Punitive damages may be awarded in a lawsuit as a punishment and example to others for malicious, evil or particularly fraudulent acts.In a disparate treatment case, the statute (Title VII) allows the following remedies (as applicable): injunctive relief*, reinstatement, front pay (until or in lieu of reinstatement), back pay, attorney’s fees and costs, compensatory damages for any past or future out-of-pocket losses and any emotional harm, and punitive damages if the employer acted with malice or
No, most of the people you may see strolling down the street, cruising in their cars, or shopping for groceries in the grocery store, slowly pushing their carts are not mumbling to themselves.
They are likely on the phone. It seems everywhere you go someone will be either using their cell headset or grasping a [...]
Sorry for the late posting. I was visiting a newborn cousin today.As promised, here are 5 more factors to consider, when calculating damages against an employer. This is not an exhaustive list. However, these 10 factors will certainly give you a good starting point for evaluating the amount of damages you and/or an attorney may seek in a civil suit. Even if you are represented by an attorney, you should still have an understanding of some of the factors that are weighed in regard to calculating damages. So, here are factors 6-10:6. The employer's actions after it was informed of discrimination should be considered. An employer who has notice of discriminatory conduct and fails to take action could incurpunitive damages.For instance, after an employee complained of discrimination (harassme
After looking at various EEOC recommendations and guidelines, there are about 10 factors I’d recommend you consider when it comes to calculating damages to seek against an employer. Today, I will list the first 5 factors:1. The degree of egregiousness and nature of your employer’s (coworker’s, supervisor’s, etc.) conduct should be considered.When you think of egregious behavior, think of what the EEOC refers to as behavior that is “shocking” or “offensive to the conscience.” Egregious behavior is outlandish/extreme and unconscionable.For instance, a coworker throwing a make-shift noose around a Black employee’s neck and HR dismissing this as “horseplay.”Or, a Black worker being told, per the EEOC example, that only a certain number of Black workers could work in
It is common knowledge how destructive rodents and pests can be. In this article we will focus on the types of damages they cause and how to fix or repair these damages.
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NEW YORK (CNN) — Authorities are searching for a man on a bicycle as a possible suspect in the Thursday bombing at a military recruiting station in Times Square, an FBI spokesman said.
New York bomb squad officers inspect the street in front of the neon-festooned military office.
The blast, around 3:45 a.m., caused no injuries, officials [...]
Van Insurance Is Essential To Cover Your Van Against DamagesBy: Smith JamesA van is larger than a car with more seating capacity, generally more than eight people. In the UK, a van may generally be used for a commercial purpose, since families do not need a van. It becomes essential thus to ensure it against the high risks it faces on the roads. Van insurance helps you out in a number of ways. It helps cover the van against collisions and helps prevent financial losses.In fact, collision coverage is a specialised category in van insurance. It provides coverage for collisions on the road with other vehicles. There is another type of coverage which is known as comprehensive coverage. This one provides coverage to your van for other damage-incurring losses as well, such as fires and earthquak
Received Via Email McDermott starts paying court-ordered fines and damagesCiting a Congressional Quarterly Politics report, conservative blogger Pudge, a contributor to the Seattle-based blog SoundPolitics, reports: Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA) -- a Sound Politics favorite -- has paid $64,169 in punitive and statutory damages (plus interest) to Congressman John Boehner (R-OH, and now minority leader) for having leaked an illegally wiretapped conversation. More payments could be coming, perhaps more than $850,000, as McDermott also has to pay Boehner's legal fees. To read the entire SoundPolitics discussion thread on Pudges post, go to The entire Congressional Quarterly Politics article is available online at Steve Beren was the 2006 Republican Party candidate for Congress in
For the first time, researchers have evidence that secondhand smoke can cause emphysema. The lungs of 13 current or former smokers, and 45 people who had never smoked, were studied using a modified form of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Of the nonsmokers, 22 had heavy exposure to secondhand smoke for at least a decade. The MRI detected signs of early lung damage in 67 percent of smokers, but also in 27 percent of nonsmokers with heavy exposure to secondhand smoke. In contrast, only 4 percent of nonsmokers without this exposure showed signs of lung damage. It's long been thought that exposure to secondhand smoke can cause lung damage and emphysema, but previous methods of detection weren't sensitive enough to prove it.
For the first time, researchers have evidence that secondhand smoke can cause emphysema. The lungs of 13 current or former smokers, and 45 people who had never smoked, were studied using a modified form of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Of the nonsmokers, 22 had heavy exposure to secondhand smoke for at least a decade. The MRI detected signs of early lung damage in 67 percent of smokers, but also in 27 percent of nonsmokers with heavy exposure to secondhand smoke. In contrast, only 4 percent of nonsmokers without this exposure showed signs of lung damage. It's long been thought that exposure to secondhand smoke can cause lung damage and emphysema, but previous methods of detection weren't sensitive enough to prove it.
DENVER (AP) - A woman involved in a two-vehicle crash in Denver more than two years ago has gone back to court in an effort to get an insurance company to pay up.
Shantel Gonzales was riding with a friend on Father's Day 2005 when the vehicle in which she was a passenger collided with a truck.
Gonzales was 22 weeks pregnant at the time. Doctors performed an emergency Caesarean section, delivering a boy that Gonzales named Marco. But he was born 3.5 months premature, and lived for just over an hour.
Gonzales sued Shelter Insurance for damages, and a jury last year awarded her $130,000.
The woman's attorney says Shelter hasn't paid that verdict, though it did pay $14,000 toward her medical expenses.
Shelter would not comment.
The trial is expected to last three or four days.
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1) Fluoride's ability to damage the brain represents one of the most active areas of research on fluoride toxicity today.
2) The research on fluoride and the brain has been fueled by recent human studies from China finding elevated levels of fluoride exposure to be associated with reduced cognitive ability (e.g. reduced I.Q.) in children. Sources:Fluoride Action Network
When I interviewed Glenn Close and Tate Donovan of Damages, they both promised great things from the finale and it delivered. And while my sister had previously figured out Patty’s involvement in the attempt on Ellen’s life, I on the other hand was surprised by all of it, including: the real “hiding place,” the reveal [...]
Descarga torrent: MininovaSubtítulos: Asia-TeamAhora que termina Damages (el último episodio se llama Because I Know Patty) y se anda pensando en si habrá una segunda temporada (yo pensaba que la cosa era una "mini"serie pero, sin duda, a juzgar por lo visto en el último episodio, hay material para una segunda temporada, igual que podrían dejarla ahí, porque resuelve las suficientes cosas para no dejar un mal interno, como hizo el último episodio de John Doe), creo que es un buen momento para volver a hablar de esta sensacional, genial y maravillosa serie. Allá vamos.Supe de esta serie gracias (como muchas otras veces) a mi dios particular de la televisión, Hernán Casciari que, en su blog, recomendaba la serie encarecidamente. Ahora que ha terminado, sólo puedo darle las gracias y alabar su genial artículo de opinión sobre la serie que acaba de colgar hoy. Mi máxima aspiración es que alguien me de las gracias por recomendarle algo y, estoy seguro, si alguien se pone a ve
When you get an opportunity to interview someone like Glenn Close, you jump at the chance (our editor said it best with her response, “Who doesn’t want to interview Glenn Close?”). And that’s exactly what I did Monday when I took part in another blogger press event in support of the FX show Damages. Glenn [...]
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My dad was involved in a truck accident many years ago due to truck driver's negligence. My mom told me that the truck driver was intoxicated and lost control.
So, whenever my hubby and I are on the road, we always give way to motorcyclists. Their lives are so vulnerable that with a small hit, they will be thrown off their motorcycles. It's so frightening to see that many truck drivers speed on
CAVEMEN “The Cavewoman” - 8pm ABC
So far I am not in love with Cavemen, it has funny moments but it needs to pick up in order for me to keep watching. I’ll give it a few more weeks, but I’m just not that excited about it.
FIVE DAYS “Part 3″ - 8pm HBO
Day 28 already! I’m only on Day 1. It’s an interesting show but I need to really concentrate when I watch it because it’s a pretty serious. That’s why I tend to hold off until the week-end to watch it. It’s a nice break from the other types of TV shows I watch though.
CARPOOLERS “Who Would You Do?” - 8:30pm ABC
I am liking Carpoolers so far. It’s pretty fun and I really enjoy all the car scenes with them singing together and stuff. Carpoolers is here to stay on my TV schedule for now.
REAPER “Magic” - 9pm CW
Reaper is the TV show I am most excited to watch on Tuesdays. I just love the Sam, Sock, and Ben trio, no one can stop demons like
Cholesterol contributes to atherosclerosis -- a condition that greatly increases the risk of heart attack and stroke -- by suppressing the activity of a key protein that protects the heart and blood vessels, researchers at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine have found.
Their findings could lead to new therapies to treat or prevent heart disease -- the leading cause of death in the United States -- as well as answer key questions about other diseases associated with high cholesterol levels, including some types of cancer.
Science Daily September 21, 2007
This is by far my favorite show of the year. Ever since the pilot I've been hooked because it grips you and doesn't let go. Glenn Close is amazing in her role and she's made me a huge fan. I highly recommend this show to anyone that loves drama.Here is the description from iTunes:You can purchase the already aired episodes from iTunes Here.
Una de las novedades norteamericanas en materia de series de TV de este verano es “Damages”, cuya estrella principal es Glenn Close. Cuenta la historia de una joven abogada llamada Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrme), que aparece en mitad de la calle, desorientada, y con las manos ensangrentadas. Cuando la policía la identifica y acude a su piso, encuentran a su prometido muerto en la bañera. Este es el comienzo de una historia de maquiavelismo jurídico y no-jurídico, en el que se puede observar una implacable batalla entre dos bandos irreconciliables. Por una parte tenemos a Arthur Frobisher (Ted Danson), que es un millonario que hizo invertir a sus trabajadores sus fondos de pensiones en acciones de su empresa, y cuando éstas habían alcanzado su máxima cotización, vendió sus propias acciones, ganando miles de millones, pero dejando en la ruina a sus empleados. Para la defensa de sus intereses, cuenta con un pérfido abogado (Ray Fiske), y algún que otro “oscuro profesi
Company to pays damages to customer for not delivering prizeICI Vietnam Paints has agreed to pay damages of US$25,000 to a customer who sued the company for not delivering a car he claimed to have won as a prize in a promotion two-years ago. At a mediation hearing Friday August 17, plaintiff Le Anh Dung of Hanoi asked ICI to compensate him US$33,000, two thirds of the car price and lawsuit fees. Banks syndicate US$52m loan for InterContinental Hanoi WestlakeA consortium of Vietnamese commercial banks offered a loan of US$52 million Tuesday to complete the stalled InterContinental Hanoi Westlake Hotel project. The consortium includes state-run Vietcombank, the country's second largest lender by assets, the Ocean Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Ocean Bank) and Global Petroleum Commercial Joint Stock (GP Bank).Aug 20, 2007 - 7:00:00 AM Hoi An Riverside Resort & Spa named among world's bestHoi An Riverside Resort & Spa in Vietnam's Hoi An town has bee
Damages star Noah Bean tells us about working with Glenn Close and gives his thoughts on his character's untimely demise, as well as drops a few hints as to what we can expect for his character in upcoming episodes.
Patty receives death threats, while Katie continues to lie about her relationship with Gregory. Meanwhile, the present-day murder investigation continues as we find out about Ellen and David's called-off engagement.
The NY Times just published an interview with Rose Byrne, stating that she signed a six-year contract for Damages!!"This show is hard work, but I'm loving it," says Byrne, who turned 28 last month. "It's like falling down a rabbit hole. It's not for actors who need the kind of control where you know the beginning, middle and the end, because it's not there yet."
Episode II: Jesus Mary and Joe Crocker'I manipulated you, yes.''Well I don't like to be manipulated.'And so the story truly begins! There were so many great quotes from this ep. I have to include a few to begin with.'I have a temper too, but I have learned when to use it,' says Patty. She's really sinking in her meathooks into Ellen. She's wanting to mould her into the perfect Sith apprentice.
High-stakes litigation was never so deadly! In this second episode of FX Network's original drama Damages Glenn Close is a high-power attorney who will stop at nothing to win.
ON THE LOT - 8pm FOX
On the Lot is getting close to the end. Two more contestants are going home tonight which leaves only 6 directors remaining. So far, my favorites are still in the competition, so we’ll see what happens tonight. Tonight, the remaining six will show their short romance film. That is bound to be interesting.
EUREKA “Unpredictable” - 9pm Sci-Fi
Yay, Eureka is back tonight. I think we all know how I feel about Eureka, my feel-good show. So far I am not disappointed in this second season.
THE BILL ENGVALL SHOW “Aloha, Raffles” - 9pm TBS
After watching the pilot last week, I have to say I am not convinced. I just don’t think this is my type of show, it didn’t appeal to me, but I can see why some people would like it. So for now, no more The Bill Engvall Show for me.
DAMAGES “Pilot Episode” - 10pm FX
The new original FX show, Damages, starts tonight. Glenn Close stars, do I need to say more? Okay here is wh
If you’ve ever questioned just how dangerous mercury is for your brain, this short film from the University of Calgary will put your suspicions to rest.Your brain and body can be exposed to toxic mercury through a number of ways, from eating contaminated seafood to getting a flu shot to having a dental filling.The film shows, in vivid detail, exactly what happens to your brain cells when they’re exposed to mercury, making it easy to understand why mercury has been linked to a host of harmful reactions like autism, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, infertility and many more.
KickThemAllOut.com July 1, 2007
HOW MERCURY PRODUCES BRAIN DAMAGE - Awesome video clips here
Doing background work can be hit or miss or terms of whether or not it's a good experience (there's so many factors that are outside of your control), but here's some quick tips to help make this type of experience a positive one (as this one certaintly was for me) . . .
First, check out Bob Frasers great advice article all about being an 'extra' in film and television.
Second, leave in plenty of time to get to holding early -- I mean 10 to 15 or even 20mins early. 20 is good, because it's likely, in big cities like L.A., N.Y.C., or Chicago, you've never been to where they're shooting, so your gonna get lost -- count on it. This isn't pessimism -- it's realism.
Third, usually you'll work on the set for less than 50% of the time your hired, sometimes a lot less. Unless you're up for chit-chat to your fellow background actors for 10+ hours, bring things you want to read, educate yourself; it's a great opportunity to catch up -- think of it like this: they're
A judge ruled last Tuesday that a high school student who sued after being disciplined and then mercilessly teased for using the phrase "That's so gay" is not entitled to monetary damages.Sonoma County Superior Court Judge Elaine Rushing said she sympathized with 18-year-old Rebekah Rice for the ridicule she experienced at Maria Carrillo High School. But, the judge said, Rice's lawyers failed to prove that school administrators had violated any state laws or singled the girl out for punishment."All of us have probably felt at some time that we were unfairly punished by a callous teacher, or picked on and teased by boorish and uncaring bullies," the judge wrote in a 20-page ruling. "Unfortunately, this is part of what teenagers endure in becoming adults."This from CNN.
A former Tyneside shipyard worker has won almost £1m damages after developing a fatal asbestos-related lung cancer.Grandfather Raymond Shanks sued Newcastle-based Swan Hunter, where he worked as an electrician for four years from 1965.The 59-year-old was diagnosed with mesothelioma two years ago and is only likely to live until early 2009. He was awarded £948,565 at the High Court on Thursday for pain, suffering, loss of earnings and other expenses.Mr Shanks, of Grindon Close, West Monkseaton, North Tyneside, was diagnosed two years after his son, Michael, died of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at the age of 28. Before Michael died, Mr Shanks promised him that he would support his two children, now aged nine and seven.Giving his ruling on the amount of the claim, disputed by the company, Judge Hickinbottom said he was in close proximity to insulation fitters and others working with asbestos at the Wallsend yard. This was his only exposure to asbestos during his working life.He emigrated to
