The mayor needs a working majority, or at least the chance to name distinguished, independent professionals to the Planning Commission.

For independent professionals who have trouble focusing on everyday minutiae, what's so wrong with a little extra assistance?

However, judging by the good job they've done with iFixit it might just work if they get some independent professionals on the case.

Mr. Johnson said most doctors still viewed themselves as independent professionals.

Your solicitor is the independent professional who will put your interests first and give you the right advice.

Increasing numbers of individual investors are turning to personal asset managers, independent professionals who control their clients' accounts.

"But if there are too many, you lose the oversight of independent professionals."

The report recommends that the committee be opened to corporate brokers, fund managers and other independent professionals.

They must also have at least three years' professional experience, or six years for independent professionals.

Indeed, both age and time have influenced my decision, and other independent young professionals seem to be feeling the same, especially with the economy so uncertain.