Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Texans Defensive End J.J. Watt Returns to Training

 


A member of the Houston Bar Association, Frank Mann owns and runs his own law firm where he serves the Houston population by handling family law cases such as divorce, child custody, and child support. When not busy fulfilling his responsibilities as an attorney, Frank Mann enjoys watching football and is a supporter of the Houston Texans, especially the team's defensive end, J.J. Watt.

J.J. Watt has recently been reported to have finally returned to the Texans' training facility as he continues recuperating from back surgery. During the 2015 season, he also had to deal with another critical medical emergency. In a recent interview with the Players Tribune, Watt fully disclosed the severity of his condition last year and claimed that he suffered from a harmful staph infection that could have resulted in his leg being amputated. Fortunately, the infection was contained and cured with vigorous antibiotic treatments.

Watt has returned to the field in 2016. However, he has only played in a limited number of games as he continues to recover from the serious back injury he sustained last year.

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Valparaíso - A Historic Port City Along Chile’s Pacific Coast




A longtime Houston attorney, Frank Mann provides clients with personalized support in a full range of family law matters, from divorce to child custody. His work in Houston also includes contentious cases centered on spousal support and the division of property. Attorney Frank Mann enjoys travel to scenic destinations when he has the chance and has visited locations throughout Latin America, from the Yucatan Peninsula to Chile. 

In Chile,Valparaiso is known for its combination of history and economic vitality as a major port on the Pacific. With its name meaning “Valley of Paradise,” the city was settled by the Spanish in the 1530s and quickly achieved prominence as a deep harbor capable of providing a safe port to ships crossing the treacherous Cape Horn. 

Settled on steep hills, the city developed a unique system of staircases, alleyways, and funiculars to enable residents to get around. The ethnically diverse city flourished until the completion of the Panama Canal, when major shipping was rerouted and the city settled back into being a relative backwater. A devastating earthquake in the early 20th century destroyed much of the city. 

Today the historical core of Valparaíso, which encompasses four traditional universities and has been home to many of South America’s most noted poets and artists, is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.