Proper corporate governance should mandate that a system assessment be done every two years to plan for the upgrading of a company's information systems, regardless of systems used or size of company within the real estate industry. At Lynx Systems Inc. we believe that for any company to be successful, it needs to balance the interests of the clients, the owners, the staff, and the management team. Constant investment in the company's products and services is critical to long-term success. Sustained investment in automation or IT is part of that strategy. Over the ...

The Love Games LLC launches the Team-Up Dating Game, a dating engagement engine to help 100 million Americans to connect and build team spirit before they fall in love. "If you are one of the 12 million people who visit the Match.com website every month in search of love, you are most likely doomed," says Maria Shall, a chief designer of the Team-Up Dating Game. "There are more than one hundred million singles in the US, and thousands of online dating sites to help them to meet each other. Yet, finding the right person to fall in love with is as hard as ...

The Rezidor Hotel Group signed four new hotels with over 1,200 rooms and opened five new hotels with 1,100 rooms in the fourth quarter of 2012. Year-to-date, the group added 30 hotels with 7,100 rooms to its pipeline and opened 18 hotels featuring 4,000 rooms. Two franchised hotels with 250 rooms left the system in Q4. A total of five hotels and 700 rooms left the system in 2012, resulting in net openings of 3,200 rooms. Rezidor continues to signal its commitment to profitable asset-light growth with all hotel openings and signings in 2012 under management and franchise ...

Not every company has an Iron Man, but many have a Tony Stark – a highly powerful, intensely-focused individual who often ignores risk in order to achieve his or her goals. That's usually a good thing – as long as companies make sure to also hire a Pepper Potts to keep their powerful leaders grounded, according to new research co-authored by a BYU business professor. "Organizations need to anticipate the tendency of their most powerful members to leap without looking," said study co-author Katie Liljenquist, a professor of organizational leadership at BYU's Marriott ...

Orlando, Fla., February 8, 2013 – Diffusion abnormality index (DAI) shows promise as an imaging biomarker to measure brain tumor response to radiation therapy, according to research being presented at the 2013 Cancer Imaging and Radiation Therapy Symposium. This Symposium is sponsored by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). The study included 20 patients who had brain metastases and were treated with whole brain radiotherapy. The total of 45 lesions among the patients was further categorized as 16 responsive, ...

Orlando, Fla., February 8, 2013 – SUVmax (Maximum Standardized Uptake Value) may be a significant and clinically independent marker to indicate progression-free survival in stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients treated with stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), according to research being presented at the 2013 Cancer Imaging and Radiation Therapy Symposium. This Symposium is sponsored by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and the Radiological Society of North American (RSNA). SUVmax is measured via PET/CT scan after patients have ...

Orlando, Fla., February 8, 2013 – Monitoring the hepatic function of unresectable liver cancer patients, measured by 99mTc-labeled iminodiacetic acid (HIDA) via single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) prior to and during radiation therapy, provides vital information that could guide more customized treatment plans and reduce risks of liver injury, according to research being presented at the 2013 Cancer Imaging and Radiation Therapy Symposium. This Symposium is sponsored by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and the Radiological Society of North ...

Orlando, Fla., February 8, 2013 – CT texture analysis of primary tumors may be a potential imaging biomarker in localized esophageal cancer following neoadjuvant chemotherapy, according to research being presented at the 2013 Cancer Imaging and Radiation Therapy Symposium. This Symposium is sponsored by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). This study evaluated the tumoral texture analysis on baseline and post-treatment CT scans of 31 patients with localized resectable esophageal cancer patients with ...

Bethesda, MD—If you have an overactive bladder or incontinence, help could be on the way. A new research report published online in the FASEB Journal, shows that the epithelium, a thin layer of cells which line the surface of the bladder, is able to sense how full the bladder is through the action of a family of proteins called integrins. As the bladder becomes full, the cells in the epithelium stretch and become thinner, which activates the integrins to send that information to nerves and other cells in the bladder. As a result of this new knowledge, researchers may ...

We've heard the clichés: "It was love at first sight," "It's inner beauty that truly matters," and "Opposites attract." But what's really at work in selecting a romantic or sexual partner? University of Notre Dame Sociologist Elizabeth McClintock studies the impacts of physical attractiveness and age on mate selection and the effects of gender and income on relationships. Her research offers new insights into why and when Cupid's arrow strikes. In one of her studies, "Handsome Wants as Handsome Does," published in Biodemography and Social Biology, McClintock examines ...

A stomach bacterium believed to cause health problems such as gastritis, ulcers, and gastric cancer may play a dual role by balancing the stomach's ecosystem and controlling body weight and glucose tolerance, according to immunologists at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute of Virginia Tech. Usually the villain in studies of gastric cancer and peptic ulcers, Helicobacter pylori infect about half of the world's population although most infected individuals don't get sick. The bacterium's dwindling numbers coincide with the epidemic of obesity and diabetes in developed ...

Federal Hours of Service Regulations Important Tool for Keeping Highways Safe Article provided by RUHMANN LAW FIRM Visit us at http://www.ruhmannlawfirm.com According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,675 people were killed and an additional 80,000 injured in accidents involving large commercial trucks in 2010, the last year for which statistics are available. A total of 276,000 large trucks were involved in accidents in 2010. One factor in many of these crashes was truck driver fatigue. Drivers often face pressure from trucking ...

Determining if a marriage qualifies for annulment Article provided by Law Offices of Grewal & Associates Visit us at http://www.connichlaw.com California married couples considering ending their marriages may wonder if they qualify for an annulment rather than a divorce. There are several important differences between a divorce and an annulment. Differences between a divorce and an annulment Both a divorce and an annulment are ways to end a marriage. However, a divorce acknowledges that a marriage existed at one time and is now dissolved. In contrast, ...

Parenting time arrangements are becoming diverse and unique Article provided by The Bellinger Law Office Visit us at http://www.bellingerlaw.com Creating parenting plans during the divorce process can be difficult for Indiana parents. Each family is unique, and what works for one family will not necessarily work for another. A recent study discovered that parental time arrangements are becoming more diverse, lateral and creative than before. Modern parenting plans can vary widely. Some common choice include: a pure 50-50 time division between the separated parents, ...

Uncovering hidden assets and income in your divorce Article provided by Gunnstaks Law Office Visit us at http://www.gunnstakslaw.com When a couple divorces, each party is required to provide the other spouse with a complete disclosure of his or her assets and liabilities. This is because property that is acquired during a marriage is subject to an equitable, if not equal, split. Unfortunately, a spouse may try to hide assets in an attempt to avoid dividing them. A recent study by the U.K. accounting firm Grand Thornton, revealed that in 20 percent of divorces ...

An overview of family-based immigration to the United States Article provided by Genzale & Haven, LLP Visit us at http://www.genzalehaven.com For many people, coming to live in the United States represents a life-long dream. However, it can be very difficult to get legal authorization to live or work in the U.S. The American immigration system is notoriously complex, and the government sets strict limits on the number of people who will be granted immigrant visas each year. The immigration process can be somewhat simpler for prospective immigrants who already ...

Bankruptcy has answers debt-settlement schemes do not Article provided by Law Office of John W. Rose Visit us at http://www.johnwrose.com/ Debt-settlement companies are for-profit businesses that offer to negotiate with creditors to reduce the amounts owed by consumers. Debt-settlement companies make money by charging high fees for every settlement achieved and sometimes even charge high fees without obtaining a lowered or forgiven amount owed. According to federal and state officials, debt-settlement companies fail to work in nine out of 10 cases, which means consumers ...

Help your kids reduce stress with these post-divorce parenting tips Article provided by Law Offices of Doris D'Ambrosio Visit us at http://www.dorisdambrosiolaw.com It's no secret that a divorce is one of the most stressful experiences a person can ever go through. When a marriage breaks up, there is much more to deal with than dividing up property and adapting to a new way of life. Often, the emotional fallout from a divorce is much more difficult to cope with than any of the financial or logistical consequences. This is even more true for children than it is ...

Special considerations for military divorces Article provided by Law Office of Kevin L. Beard, P.A. Visit us at http://www.kevinbeardlaw.com When they divorce, military spouses face the same divorce process as civilian couples. The petition for divorce is filed in a state court and a family court judge divides assets and property and determines child support and alimony payments. However, military divorces can present unique issues involving jurisdiction over the divorce, the time frame in which the divorce is completed and the way assets and property can be divided ...

Why you should create an estate plan Article provided by Cohen Fineman, LLC Visit us at http://www.cohenfineman.com/ Creating an estate plan is one of the most important things a person can do. An estate plan is not just for those facing illness or old age -- one never knows what will happen, and an estate plan can help people prepare for the worst. An estate plan can help people control their assets upon death, and make sure that their families can focus on grieving instead of dividing up the estate. But, what is the best way to go about making an estate plan? ...

Adding a patient to nurse workloads increases infections, study finds Article provided by Cranwell, Moore & Emick P.L.C. Visit us at http://www.cranwellmoorelaw.com/ A new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control found that adding just one patient to a nurse's already heavy workload adds one hospital-acquired infection to every 1,000 patients admitted to the facility. Study finds burnout plays a large role in patient safety Researchers at the Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research at the University of Pennsylvania School of ...

Recent Texas Supreme Court decision allows do-it-yourself divorce forms Article provided by Carlock & Gormley L.L.P. Visit us at http://www.carlockgormley.com A decision from the Texas Supreme Court may make it easier for couples with comparatively uncomplicated divorces to use a standardized form to petition for divorce. The form may be helpful to some couples, but in other cases it may carry a risk of significant mistake that can be difficult to undo. Standardized form may help couples divorce without an attorney In a 5-3 decision, the Texas Supreme ...

Data shows fatal car accidents still a major problem in Tennessee Article provided by MART G FENDLEY ATTORNEY AT LAW Visit us at http://www.fendleylaw.com There are few things worse than getting an unexpected phone call from the police letting you know that your loved one has been killed in a car accident. In nearly all cases, this news brings a sickening mix of shock, grief and anger -- both at the loved one's death and at the negligent driver who caused it to happen. Thankfully, these phone calls have gotten much less frequent in Tennessee over the last few ...

Additional factors present in a military divorce Article provided by Michael T. Webster, P.A. Visit us at http://www.mtwlaw.com Even if you have no property to divide or child custody and support details to work out, few -- if any -- divorces could ever be called uncomplicated. If you or your spouse are in the armed forces, that military service also means you'll have special factors to consider along with all the usual concerns if you decide to end your marriage. The Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act The Uniformed Services Former Spouses' ...

Surviving a small business tax audit Article provided by Baker Law Firm Visit us at http://www.cttaxlawyer.com No matter how meticulous the records are kept, perhaps nothing strikes fear into the heart of a small business owner than an audit notice from the Internal Revenue Service. Although the process can be stressful, the following tips can help you avoid being audited, as well as help you deal with the tax audit process. Avoiding an audit Although every tax return filed can be subject to an audit, the IRS is more likely to choose to audit a small business ...