The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, in association with Sue Nelson is announcing the CT REIA Monthly Meeting for real estate investors on April 21, 2014. This meeting will take place from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Four Points Sheraton, located at 275 Research Parkway in Meriden, CT. Attendees of this seminar will learn: how to make profits from buying REO's and Notes directly from banks; how to take advantage of the banking crisis; why now is the time to buy from banks; how to buy properties from banks with no experience; why bank owned notes ...

Taking place on May 20th 2014, the webinar, 'Influence customer demand; optimize your commercial activities through Integrated Business Planning' provides an exclusive look at an end-to-end supply chain optimization solution, designed to help businesses meet their customer's needs in the most efficient, cost-effective and profitable way. With the sub-title, 'Revolutionary thought-leader insights into prescriptive modelling of marketing mix activities,' the webinar is the first in a series of joint activities planned by the recently formed partnership of supply chain ...

The Director of Palma Airport announced this month that there will be 34 million flight seats available to the Balearics this holiday season, 9% more than in 2013. Agent Balearics Sotheby's International Realty hopes improved accessibility will also boost the property market. Daniel Chavarria Waschke, Managing Director of Balearics Sotheby's International Realty, with offices in Mallorca and Ibiza, explains, "The Balearics have the highest foreign resident population in the whole of Spain, 20.19% according to official figures for 2013, and the Islands are popular amongst ...

A major European Commission (EC) framework contract for audit services has been won by a grouping of three Russell Bedford member firms. The group, led by Lubbock Fine (London), includes Equation (Paris) and Domus (Berlin). The substantial contract, awarded to the consortium as first-ranked contractor, is to provide financial audit services to the EC in relation to research grants under the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (FP7). Such research grants are typically extended to universities, higher education establishments, not-for-profit ...

Technical Help in Engineering and Marketing (T.H.E.M.), a leading provider of flexible packaging solutions in North America, recently announced the availability of a new high-speed cartoner for the manufacturing of Zipbox, an innovative resealable hybrid package. Zipbox was developed by T.H.E.M. in conjunction with its global technology and commercialization partner, the Zip-Pak Division of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW). It provides a high-impact, efficient means of marketing a wide range of consumer products. Zipbox combines the stability of a carton with the convenience ...

Flow Draw is a free puzzle game simple enough yet very challenging as you keep playing. The way the puzzle works: solve interesting puzzles by linking same color dots! Yes, it is that simple, but very challenging as you keep moving up. The game has great features that you enjoy while playing. The game features include; over one thousand free puzzles. Yes, 1000 puzzles! You never run out of puzzles to solve. The game has two modes of play - the free play. Free play is when: someone just enjoys playing without worrying about time restrictions. You can take as much time as ...

Angara, the international gemstone jewelry eTailer has officially launched their Wedding Bands collection. The company has expanded its wedding band collection by introducing a new range of comfort fit designer wedding bands for him and her. The selections are primarily designed for couples interested in stylish, practical and comfortable wear. More specifically, the rings include different Rose Gold, White Gold and Yellow Gold combinations, creating exceptional designs. According to the jewelers, intense market research and customer demand took place before adding the ...

Algorithmic Investment Program (AIP) by iFexx is now publicly open for subscription. Forex Signals provider iFexx has entered a new investment era to help small investors implement a high-frequency trading strategy on their Forex account. HFT or High-Frequency trading is a special class of algorithmic trading, which is used by investment banks and institutional traders, recording high profits in different market conditions. HFT allocates total portfolio risk into small orders in a diversified basket, in order to hedge risk and market impact. The technology is capable ...

On May 1st, Dark Red Press will publish an anthology of new twists in the tales of classic monsters. Bringing such classics as Frankenstein's monster and Mr. Hyde into the 21st Century, each of the four novellas will bring a fresh perspective and new interpretation of the much-beloved monsters of one of the greatest eras of film and television. Everyone remembers the Universal Era of archetypal monsters: such classics as Boris Karloff as Frankenstein's monster and Bela Lugosi as Dracula. Four DRP authors delve into the mysteries and magic behind such archetypes as ghosts, ...

As the only qualifier from Tucson, Bobby hopes to represent his school, his church and his community at the National's in a way that reflects all that God has done in his life. A very gifted young man, Bobby has been a spelling whiz from an early age. He began reading 2nd grade level books at age 2 and by Kindergarten his reading level was "off the charts". By the time he was in second grade, Bobby was double promoted to the fourth grade class at Calvary Chapel Christian School. With several spelling bee class wins under his belt and a District win last year in the ...

"This time of year many patients make the transition to outdoor activities-hiking, sailing, walking along the beach. This means they are going to be exposed to a good amount of UV from the sun. So many patients who have had LASIK or cataract surgery just don't think about eyeglasses, sunglasses or UV eye protection anymore," noted Dr. Leslie Doctor. "But we want to remind them that as they spend more time involved in outdoor activities-especially near the seacoast or water, they tend to underestimate their risk of sun and UV damage to their eyes. It's actually greater than ...

Joe Peters, President of Universal Plastics, spoke in Boston about the importance of career centers in Massachusetts, and how they help to prepare and connect qualified workers with appropriate jobs at The Massachusetts Workforce Professional Association celebrated Career Center Day at the State House on March 13th. The focus on the day was to highlight for legislators how career centers vitally support both job seekers and businesses in Massachusetts. Mr. Peters is on the Board of Directors for CareerPoint. Since 1976 CareerPoint has been serving the workforce and economic ...

ASR Offroad is excited to announce the renewal of their partnership with W.E. Rock - World Extreme Rock Crawling Championship for the 2014 season starting on March 7th, 2014. The partnership, which began with the 2013 series, is moving to a new level this year with the introduction of the ASR Offroad contingency program for the series racers. Racers can qualify for the contingency program by running ASR Offroad recovery equipment and associated labeling on their vehicle, and placing either 1st or 2nd in any of the W.E. Rock Series Races. More program details are available ...

Intrafocus and the Balanced Scorecard Institute have joined forces to offer their first Balanced Scorecard Professional (BSP) certification course in London starting on April 7th this year. The Balanced Scorecard Professional (BSP) course has been developed for executives and members of balanced scorecard teams who want to learn how to build, deploy, and sustain scorecard systems. It is also for professionals who have an existing scorecard who want to turn it into a robust automated system. Content focuses on Balanced Scorecard strategic planning and management, and ...

Professional Development Resources, a national provider of accredited continuing education units for psychologists, social workers, counselors, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and dietitians, has announced a new addition to its continuing education (CE) curriculum for health professionals: The Dementias: Hope through Research. The course is based on a document from the National Institute on Aging (NIA). A diagnosis of dementia can be frightening for those affected by the syndrome, their family members, and caretakers. Learning more about dementia ...

SCS BUILDING MAINTENANCE, Inc, (also known as SCS Group) a professional cleaning company committed to quality service, reliable and quick response, and open lines of communication. This is the third year in a row the business has joined the Boston Business Journal Book (BBJ) of Lists "Who's Who in Boston Business." The BBJ the guide profiles some of the largest corporations in the Greater Boston Area. Led by Trevor Rhone of Natick, MA, is thrilled to be a part of this year's selection. "It is a privilege once again to be recognized in the BBJ Book of Lists. SCS BUILDING ...

STAT Courier is pleased to announce the recent addition of Quest Diagnostics, MDL Labs, and more. STAT Courier Service is a Dallas- and Oklahoma-based company. With state of the art Technology, we offer signature capture, real-time tracking, and as fast as 1 hour delivery. The growth of the courier service industry has been so dramatic that even though other services are starting to improve, the courier industry is still critical when delivery is necessary. Quest Diagnostics was proud to mention, "STAT has professional drivers that always go the extra mile." STAT ...

In the case of In re Marriage of Swaka, the Court of Appeals of Washington upheld an order permitting the mother to testify remotely from a location in Spain in child custody proceedings held in the Kitsap Superior Court using Skype, a live video chat and long-distance voice calling service for communicating over the Internet. Witness testimony is generally required to be submitted orally in open court, but under a provision of the Superior Court Civil Rules the court may permit testimony using "contemporaneous transmission from a different location" upon proof of "good ...

Often in dissolution of marriage cases, one party to the divorce owns a business or a partial interest in a business entity such as a corporation, partnership, LLC, etc. What happens to the business or the value thereof in the divorce? A common question business owners going through a divorce ask is whether or not their business is a "marital asset". Florida requires that all marital property be divided equitably between the parties, and any business or business interest acquired during the marriage and/or with marital funds will be subject to the equitable distribution ...

When a doctor accidently leaves a surgical item inside the body, the result can severely harm -- or even kill -- the patient. For example, a left behind sponge can equate to hundreds of thousands of dollars in further medical assistance and medical malpractice costs. The sponge case is often called a "never event," as it should never happen. Moreover, it is difficult to know exactly how often sponges are left behind in bodies. According to numbers from the Mayo Clinic, there was approximately one "foreign object" case for every 5,500 operations from 2003 to 2006. Furthermore, ...

Proving that a person or entity controlling or managing property is aware of any dangerous conditions in and around their building can be a difficult task in New York. In the recent case of Tompa v. 767 Fifth Partners, LLC, a pedestrian was injured while walking through the plaza in front of the old GM building at 767 Fifth Avenue when she slipped on a thin sheet of ice spread over a large area near a fountain. The building managers claimed they had no notice of the icy condition of the plaza, claiming their employees routinely inspected the area where the pedestrian ...

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, in 2012 approximately 2.36 million people were injured in motor vehicle crashes. Further, approximately $32 billion was spent on medical expenses arising from motor vehicle accidents. Chillingly, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) advises that approximately one-third of all highway crashes are now attributable to aggressive driving behavior. Whether driving on Interstate 43, or on a relatively quiet rural road, one of the most frightening things to encounter is an aggressive driver. At one time ...

Recently, a truck driver in Alabama was killed when his vehicle struck a guardrail on Interstate 85. The crash occurred just before 1:30 A.M., when not as many other vehicles were on the roadway. This may have prevented the truck from involving other vehicles in the crash. Because of truck accidents like this, federal and state government officials have been focused on improving safety for motorists across the country. Drivers are under strict requirements that limit the amount of time they may be behind the wheel. In order to restart their workweek, drivers must have ...

Having a criminal record can significantly affect your life, as it can make it significantly harder to be hired, obtain housing or obtain a loan. In Illinois, there are certain procedures that you can take to clear your criminal past or limit its disclosure. Under the law, these procedures are called expungement and record sealing. Expungement in Illinois Under Illinois law, if criminal record is expunged, the record of it is destroyed by law enforcement. Only cases that were prosecuted by the State of Illinois may be expunged (i.e. out-of-state and federal cases ...

In a criminal trial, the prosecution must prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. If something happens during a trial which appears to change this required burden of proof, a defendant's conviction must be reversed. The Maryland Court of Appeals wrestled with this issue in a burglary case, where a jury instruction was given--inspired, in part, by a popular television show. An alleged burglary . . . with no scientific evidence? In the case of Robinson v. State, police officers were called to a scene, where the defendant and another man were detained ...