The Prime Scottish Property Index published by Knight Frank indicates that property in Edinburgh has risen by 0.6 per cent year on year for a house and by 0.7 per cent for a flat. Prices have remained static in the final quarter of 2012. Prime property in Edinburgh remains popular with buyers typically coming from in the City rather than the more traditional commuting areas that surround Edinburgh. Exclusive properties and new homes in Scotland ranging from GBP500,000 to GBP1 million remain popular with overseas buyers and wealthy purchasers. There has been a marked ...

The United Kingdom faces a shortfall of 66,800 construction workers and 36,800 qualified engineers by 2050 due to skills shortages, an ageing workforce and restrictive migration policy, according to Randstad CPE, the specialist recruiter for the construction, property and engineering sector. The UK workforce as a whole will have a deficit of 3.1m by 2050, a figure which represents 9% of the required workforce. Using employment rates from the most recent European population analysis from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, as a measure of demand, Randstad ...

Concurrency, Inc., the 2012 Microsoft Central Region Partner of the Year, announced today that employees Nathan Lasnoski, Shannon Fritz, and Annur Sumar have each been awarded "Most Valuable Professional" status by Microsoft Corporation. Of more than 100 million active social and technical community members, Microsoft awards only approximately 4,000 MVPs each year. Concurrency's winners were among only 943 worldwide to be recognized this quarter. Nathan Lasnoski, Concurrency's Infrastructure Practice Lead and a four-year Microsoft MVP, received the "Virtual ...

ASI, the leading provider of retirement plan benefit disbursements, tax reporting, document printing and other related services, announced the general availability of ExpressTax, a print and mail service that streamlines tax form processing. According to Robert Hickman, ASI's President and CEO, "We have received tremendous response from our customers who are using ExpressTax. Not only have they been able to reduce the time they need to churn out tax documents, they are getting much fewer errors as well. With the May 31 deadline for Tax Form 5498 mailing coming ...

Narconon of Georgia sent several staff members to the capitol before and during the event to educate lawmakers and other addiction treatment providers on the role they can play in reducing the drug problem in Georgia as well as how the Narconon Program can benefit those with addictions. The event was sponsored by the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse and was sponsored by Georgia treatment centers and addiction professional associations. The day before the event Narconon Of Georgia displayed information about drug abuse and spoke with lawmakers on the need to increase ...

January 31st is the W2 and 1099 recipient filing deadline. Last minute tax preparers that are seeking for a faster and easier to prepare tax forms can try out the latest ezW2 software from Halfpricesoft.com for this 2013 tax season. Payroll tax software provider Halfpricesoft.com launched the new $39 paper printing version ezW2 software for small business users. It can print unlimited recipient copies of W2 and 1099-misc on white paper. - ezW2 2012 can print all W-2 and W-3 forms on white paper to cut cost on pre-printed forms. And the black and white substitute forms ...

Lupus is a very difficult disease to diagnose and one of the main focus points for Molly's Fund Fighting Lupus is facilitating earlier diagnosis by educating physicians as well as those who may potentially have the disease. Because lupus rarely presents itself the same way in any two people, it is very challenging for those in the medical profession to understand, diagnose and properly treat. Our founder, Molly McCabe had to see 14 doctors before getting a conclusive diagnosis of lupus. That frustrating journey is all too common. To learn more visit www.MollysFund.org. ...

Advances in technology constantly change the landscape for businesses. What once took hours, days, or even weeks to discover can be found in a matter of seconds through the touch of a button. In the energy and commodities trading industry, this is done through the use of energy trading and risk management software. If your company desires the best energy trading software available, Amphora, Inc. proudly announces the launch of their newly designed website highlighting their expertise in developing quality technology solutions for the energy and commodities trading industry. ...

Mardi Gras will be celebrated around the world on February 12 but Intertops Casino has already begun it's $120,000 Mardi Gras casino bonus giveaway. While giving and receiving colorful beads is a popular Fat Tuesday tradition, Intertops Casino is giving away money instead. Lots of money. Beginning this week and continuing until February 24, $30,000 in casino bonuses will be given away as weekly leaderboard prizes. That will buy a lot of beads - but there's more. On February 26th, a Grand Prize of $1000 will be awarded to one of the top 15 players on the four weekly ...

Valentine's Day brings connotations of love, happiness and gifting of flowers and candy, but a rising number of couples are choosing to give one another cosmetic surgery. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. John T. Alexander II, lead surgeon at Alexander Cosmetic Surgery (http://www.alexandersurgery.com) wants couples to know the options that are available if considering surgery as a present. "Whether for yourself or a partner, the gift of cosmetic surgery is uniquely generous," explains Dr. John T. Alexander II. "You want to look your best for your partner, ...

More women chose breast augmentation at the Tampa practice of Dr. Joseph Castellano in January 2013 than during the same month last year, according to the practice Castellano Cosmetic Surgery Center (http://www.castellanocosmeticsurgery.com). The rise in demand may signal stronger demand for the procedure throughout 2013. "You never want to jump to conclusions, but the rise in demand I've seen at my practice could be a signal that more women plan to choose breast augmentation procedures this year," says Dr. Castellano, a trusted cosmetic surgeon in Tampa whose ...

Celebration Media U.S. and Talk of the Town News, now in their fifth year of honoring businesses and professionals with the Talk of the Town Awards, have begun research to determine the 2013 award winners. The Talk of the Town Awards honor those companies and professionals in the United States and Canada that provide excellent customer service as reported by their customers through no-cost, user-review websites, blogs, social networks and business-rating services. Celebration Media, a leader in providing businesses with strategies for improving customer service, has ...

Barclays Pingit has been named in the App Store Best of 2012 list in the UK by Apple. The ground-breaking mobile payments app was selected from thousands in the Apple store for recognition in the awards' 'Disruptive Services' section, which showcases those apps that are changing the rules and redefining industries by offering exciting and entirely new solutions. Barclays Pingit takes mobile banking to a new level by letting users make payments to people and businesses using just the recipient's phone number. Anyone aged 16 or over with a UK current account, a ...

Dr. Patrick Crawford is a local Kenosha, WI dentist who has been practicing dentistry in Kenosha for over 20 years. Ever since taking over the practice from his father, Robert Crawford, he has been on the forefront of applying the latest, best dental technologies on the market. Just about every patient testimonial is related to Dr. Crawford having the latest dental technology and how that saves them time and money. New technology allows Dr. Pat Crawford to perform many different complex dental procedures in one appointment and in the most efficient manner possible. Dr. ...

Brain injuries remain one of the most serious -- and most common -- types of injury suffered by the American public. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on average, 1.7 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury every year. Many studies suggest that victims of traumatic brain injury face ongoing risks that include greater-than-average odds of developing premature dementia in old age. For those who sustain a traumatic brain injury, the prospect of long-term health consequences makes full compensation especially important. Brain injury ...

There are many reasons someone might want to move; another city could offer more affordable living, maybe a new job opportunity is available in a different location or perhaps it would mean being closer to loved ones. Whatever the reasons for a move, if it involves a divorced or separated parent, child custody and visitation arrangements will have to be taken into account. Could will look to best interests of child in permitting or denying move Under California law, the focus of a custody order is generally ensuring that both parents maintain frequent and continuing ...

In this economy, it is not difficult to fall behind on finances. A report issued by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York notes that credit card debt rose dramatically in 2012. In fact, TransUnion reports that borrowers had an average of $4,996 in debt as of the third quarter of last year. If you are behind in paying your bills, you may start to receive incessant calls from debt collectors who collect on debts owed to others. However, while you may need to address your outstanding debts, you still have important rights, which must be honored in accordance with the law. The ...

Overall, the number of U.S. traffic fatalities continues to plunge. In 2012, U.S. roadway deaths were at their lowest levels since 1949, long before the creation of America's interstate highway system. Since 2005 alone, traffic deaths have fallen by more than 25 percent. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, when measured in terms of deaths per mile driven, the rate of traffic fatalities has reached its lowest level since record keeping began in 1921. However, while overall roadway safety may be improving, Tennessee bucked the nationwide trend ...

Many people and business owners all likely have mixed feelings about the current state of the U.S. economy. Some say the recession is far from over; others conclude that the economy is gaining momentum and on track for growth and prosperity. When it comes to the world of franchising, the attitude of Entrepreneur Magazine-- an online news source that provides trends and business ideas for small business and franchise owners--is "cautious optimism." They highlight the problems areas of U.S. franchisors and franchisees and list the players likely to success in ...

California has three ways in which a married couple may alter their union: divorce, separation or annulment. Certain requirements apply for each option, and in some cases, very specific points must be proven to a judge. This article provides a basic overview of these options, but California couples who are thinking about divorce should consider contacting an attorney for legal assistance, especially if you are in a domestic partnership. Divorce In California, spouses most frequently end their marriages through divorce. Because California is a "no-fault" ...

In divorce or dissolution of marriage proceedings in Florida in which a request for alimony/spousal support is made, the courts are required to makes a factual determination as to whether either party actually needs alimony and whether either party has the ability to pay alimony. If the court finds the need for and ability to pay alimony exists, it will consider "all relevant factors" to determine the proper type and amount of alimony. Factors relevant to alimony awards in Florida Florida's alimony statute (West's F.S.A. Section 61.08) instructs courts to ...

Until recently, California insurance policies could not be stacked on top of each other to cover damages that occurred over a long period of time. Insured individuals had to pick a specific incident date and could only collect on the policy or policies in place at that time. However, a recent California Supreme Court case, in a unanimous decision, changed all of that, putting insurance companies on the hook for continuing damages to ensure that their policyholders are fully compensated for their losses. In its sweeping decision, the California Supreme Court specifically ...

Among the myriad issues before the U.S. Supreme Court this term is one that could have ripples for employers and workers around the country: who is considered to be a "supervisor" when there are allegations of workplace harassment or discrimination. That terminology has been important in employment law-related claims since 1998, when courts first found that employers can be held liable for certain types of harassment by those in positions of authority that creates a hostile work environment for victims. Why is the Court stepping in? In a word, consistency. ...

On January 8, 2013 the Supreme Court of the U.S. heard oral arguments in a case involving state governments' rights to collect portions of patients' medical malpractice claim recoveries if states have expended Medicare funds on treating the patients. South Carolina and 10 other states are supporting the position that states can recover funds from patients, and the way the Court decides Delia v. E.M.A. could have a huge impact on victims of medical malpractice across the country. Medical malpractice settlement On February 25, 2000 a doctor delivered a baby at Catawba ...

A recent oil refinery fire was another in a long list of accidents that have made headlines in one of the most dangerous industries. The fire broke out in a residual hydrotreater at the Texas City, Texas refinery on October 30. The refinery's fire department was able to extinguish the blaze after an hour and a half with no injuries. Luckily, the recent fire did not injure any workers. Of some concern is that the incident occurred at the same site as the worst U.S. refinery accident, the March 2005 explosion that killed 15 workers and injured 180 others. The workers' ...