As the CEO of the Styles Group--a noted real estate firm based in Florida--Paul R. Steinfurth remains heavily connected to the issues that weigh heavy upon both industry professionals and consumers. While economic recovery and construction growth have indicated a general increase in consumer confidence across the board, Steinfurth notes that many Americans still face a "very real fear that they will not be able to pay their mortgage." According to Paul R. Steinfurth, while foreclosure trends have somewhat eased in recent months, homeowners--both existing and ...

Dana R. Hando, who has worked and volunteered at a shelter for domestic abuse victims, is speaking out on a controversy caused by a restaurant in Houston, Texas. The eatery gained serious negative attention upon posting a sign outside that read, "Beer should be like violence: domestic." Within 10 minutes of the sign's appearance, complaints flooded Roots Bistro's Facebook and Twitter pages, as individuals took pictures of the sign and posted them online. Dissatisfied individuals and consumers issued their thoughts about the sign. One Facebook user wrote on ...

Carolyn Jean Upshaw, who trains and boards dogs, is offering comment on a new piece from The Huffington Post that explains how to go about pet-proofing a garden. Many gardeners who are also animal lovers run into trouble when their four-legged friends view the crops as the perfect spot to dig. Cheryl S. Smith, who is a dog behavior expert and the author of Dog Friendly Gardens, Garden Friendly Dogs comments on dogs and gardens stating, "Breed can matter. Sighthounds, as long as they are given space to run, are really couch potatoes in between their spurts of activity. ...

A constant supporter of research funding and the sharing of knowledge via scholarly publications, the Canadian Center of Science and Education has recently released a press statement regarding its support for the funding of medical research conducted by the National Institutes of Health. An article published by USA Today highlights a rally that took place in Washington, DC in which participants urged Congress to "restore more than $2 billion in funding for the National Institutes of Health, warning that without the money, advances in areas such as breast cancer may ...

Appcore, provider of the industry's only complete automated cloud computing platform, was recognized for its outstanding contributions to the technology industry at the Technology Association of Iowa's annual Prometheus Awards ceremony in Des Moines, Iowa. Appcore was recognized as Technology Company of the Year (Small/Medium), Breakout Company of the Year and Growth Company of the Year based on significant employee and revenue growth. Brian Patrick Donaghy was also acknowledged as CEO of the Year. Donaghy's vision to build a global communication network by providing ...

The bustling SoMA neighborhood will soon have a new destination to enjoy well-made cocktails and tasty light bites while relaxing with friends and colleagues. Southside Spirit House, officially opening on May 3rd, is slated to become the neighborhood's latest hot spot. Whether enjoying happy hour after work, cocktails and hors d'oeveures before dinner or late night eats, the classically inspired San Francisco bar and lounge will cater to the business casual crowd and locals alike with its casual, yet upscale vibe and friendly ambiance. The intimate 2,000 square foot ...

Dr. Greg Meier, Ventura dentist, is happy to be offering a variety of specially priced offers for his patients. The specials can be found on Dr. Meier's website and offer a tremendous value for patients that are looking to receive dental treatment. "I am glad that our practice is able to offer these various specials. They offer a great value for any patients that take advantage of them. I hope that they help to encourage patients to come in and receive dental care from our practice," said Dr. Meier, Ventura, CA dentist. For new patients that are visiting ...

Dr. Herbert Mendelson, Owings Mills dentist, is proud to offer Zoom! teeth whitening system to his patients at Mendelson Family Dentistry. Zoom! is a dentist-supervised, in-office whitening procedure that is safe, effective and clinically proven to whiten up to eight shades for a whiter smile in just one dentist visit. "I am very glad that our practice is able to provide Zoom! for our patients. Zoom! is the quickest and easiest way to whiten teeth. We are always trying to be more patient friendly and Zoom! aligns with that value. We hope our patients consider this ...

Dr. Daniel Wadzinski, dentist in Verona, invites patients to join Verona Family Dental's social networking sites for increased interaction and communication. The Facebook and Twitter pages were created to allow patients to easily access more valuable information about the practice, in addition to communicating with other patients about their previous procedures and visits to Verona Family Dental. With the recent addition of the new Facebook and Twitter pages, patients have the ability to gain important information regarding services, Dr. Wadzinski, updates on Verona ...

Dentist in Monroe, WA, Dr. Glen Monson, is now helping patients overcome their sleep apnea and snoring troubles with his recent development of new anti-snoring and sleep apnea dental appliances. Sleep apnea is a disruption of breathing while asleep, with episodes of choking or gasping for air occurring up to hundreds of times a night. Loud snoring is often a symptom of sleep apnea, but can also occur on its own, disrupting those around you. When severe enough, sleep apnea can be a life-threatening disorder that requires professional treatment. Fortunately this condition ...

Dr. Joseph Matievich, experienced dentist in Rochester Hills, is pleased to include valuable dental health care educational resources to their interactive website. Dr. Matievich strives to have all of his patients be informed decision makers who fully understand any dental health issues they may face. "Education is vital in equipping patients with optimal oral health and improved knowledge of treatment offered. Dental health is not just about the treatments received or offered, it is about understanding and being educated on what patients are coming into our office ...

At Southdale Dental Associates, Dr. Sachin Mehta, Edina family dentist, increase patients' understandings of proper dental health care at home and in-office. Dr. Mehta, dentist in Eden Prairie, informs patients that what happens at home can be equally as important to improved dental care. Dr. Mehta finds it important to take proper care of children's teeth and inform parents that it is important for children to have their first dental visit by age one. In addition to checking for decay and an assessment of dental development, Dr. Sachin Mehta, Eden Prairie dentist, ...

Visiting Dr. Paul Brooks Noland, dentist in Beaverton, at his practice for regular checkups and cleanings can help prevent many dental problems as well as to help patients maintain optimal oral health. In order to provide his patients with the best care possible, Dr. Noland offers advice for his patients by sharing dental tips for when to visit the dentist in Beaverton, OR for treatment. "Regular dentist visits to our office allow us to find early signs of disease. By visiting our office every four to six months, we can treat problems while they are still in a ...

Dr. Andrew Maples and Dr. Brian Maples, dentists in Jacksonville, are excited to offer a brand new website, mobile website and Facebook page to be used by current and future patients for reference. To expand Advanced Dental Services of Jacksonville's web presence, patients are also encouraged to leave reviews for Dr. Andrew Maples and Dr. Brian Maples. Patients can leave reviews on Google, Yahoo, Yelp, Bing and other valuable review sites. As Jacksonville dentists, Dr. Andrew Maple and Dr. Brian Maple believe that the best compliment they can receive is a positive review ...

Dr. Brock Rondeau, a leader of dental continuing education, will be holding the first ever Advanced Sleep Symposium on June 14th and 15th In Toronto Canada. This seminar will cover a variety of educational topics related to advanced sleep cases, practical sleep medicine, and more. The first day of the seminar will be followed by the area's local wine and spirit festival-a waterfront event with live music and fine spirits. Dr. Rondeau, dental lecturer offering online dental courses for continuing education, was enthusiastic about the upcoming Advanced Sleep Symposium, ...

At Aesthetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, S.C., Dr. Alexandrina Saulis, Elmhurst plastic surgeon, understands that it is important to share previous patient experiences so that current and new patients can improve their confidence in receiving procedures of their choice. Dr. Saulis strives to improve her patients' confidence so that they can understand the best outcome of their surgery can be the same as other patients. "By sharing patient testimonials online I hope to improve patient confidence knowing they can have the same outcome as some of my other ...

To help improve the dental health of her patients, Dr. Tatiana Shifrin, dentist in 30096, offers patient specials via her practice website at http://www.shifrindental.com. The practice specials are available to help patients receive the care they need without breaking the bank. Dr. Shifrin hopes to continue to provide her patients with exceptional dental health care by offering various specials throughout the year. "I want my patients to know that receiving dental health care is and can be affordable-not just for new patients. By visiting my practice website, patients ...

If you've been to a conference lately you've no doubt seen a fair number of speakers, from the keynote to breakout speakers, to panel speakers, and MCs. But behind the scenes many of these speakers are being asked to work for free. Professional innovation speaker Julie Austin began using her innovation and inventing background and came up with a better way. After hearing for the hundredth time that the meeting planner wasn't paying speakers, she started asking if she could just get her own sponsor. And that's what she did. "It worked like a charm", said ...

Associated Asset Management (AAM), LLC, a nationally recognized leader in community association management and accounting services for clients throughout the United States, has partnered with six new organizations to offer AAM members special promotions on services, sporting events and theatrical performances. Specifically, the new affiliations and member benefits include: - Arizona Diamondbacks - AAM members receive special discounts to games during the 2013 season. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Gabriel's Angels. - Hidden Radio - 20% off the world's simplest ...

With summer weather officially here, many individuals are pausing to plan their golf holidays--and according to James Ellington golfer from Sarasota, planning the perfect golf vacation requires both foresight and flexibility. To illustrate what he means, Ellington highlights a recent article from CNN, which provides ten tips for those seeking to plan their golf getaways. Ellington has weighed in on the report, and on its recommendations, with a new statement to the press. "A golf outing can be a great way to relax, to stay active, to relieve some stress, and, of ...

On Monday, May 20, 2013, at 11:59 p.m., world-renowned Batman blockbuster film producer Michael Uslan joins media professionals Nicole Franklin and Giovanna Aguilar in the debut of their global webinar series, aimed at marketing-communications professionals, Midnight Media Capture: Storytelling with a Marketing Twist. Michael Uslan is the Executive Producer of two of the top-grossing movies in film history, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (2012) and THE DARK KNIGHT (2008), the latter capturing eight Oscar nominations, including Winner, Best Supporting Actor, and five People's ...

Dr. Parsa Zadeh, gummy smile surgeon, offers his patent-pending gum lift procedure to patients suffering from gummy smiles. A gummy smile is a condition in which a disproportionate amount of the patient's gum line shows when they smile, making the smile appear unbalanced. Dr. Zadeh's unique gummy smile treatment can fix even the most complicated or difficult to treat cases of gummy smile. What sets his gum lift procedure apart from those offered by other dentists is that he matches the surgical or cosmetic dental procedure with the cause of the patient's gummy smile, ...

The process for completing the placement of dental implants takes three visits to your implant dentist. You may require more if you are having bone grafted prior to implant placement. This is unique for every patient and will be determined by your dentist during your dental implant planning phase. Assuming you do not require bone grafting, your dental implant will be inserted during your first surgical appointment. To insert the dental implant, your dentist will need to drill a small hole into your jawbone into which the implant can be placed. Once your implant has been ...

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling recently that reinforces the rights of people stopped by police on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. On April 17, 2013, the Court ruled that police officers should have obtained a warrant before having blood forcibly drawn from a man suspected of DUI after he refused to give his consent to a BAC test. This issue has been the topic of widespread debate throughout the country in recent years. Some law enforcement agencies have argued that warrants should not be required due to the time-sensitive nature of the blood ...

Many Californians were breathing sighs of relief when federal bank regulatory agencies and a number of mortgage lenders reached a settlement agreement early this year. After federal investigations revealed years of mortgage abuse by lending institutions, a nationwide settlement is providing compensation to about 4 million victims -- homeowners who suffered losses from wrongful evictions, fraudulent foreclosures, robo-signing and other abuses. Nearly $4 billion is being distributed to borrowers who lost their homes to foreclosure during the years of 2008 through 2011. ...