Attorney and Certified Public Accountant Jo Ann Koontz was a featured guest on Gail Shane & Friends, a community and real estate talk show which airs on WSRQ Talk Radio 106.9 FM and 1220 AM. Her August 11, 2012, interview on short sales, debt settlement and their tax implications is archived on http://www.gailshane.com. Gail Shane - the show's creator, host and executive producer - is a Realtor Liaison with Neal Communities, a Southwest Florida home builder. Her show airs live on Saturday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. With a dual certification as an attorney ...

Designed specifically for UAV applications the Neptune HD is one of the smallest HD video recorders in the world! Accepting video from most HD LVDS Sony Block Cameras, the Neptune will encode, record, take stills, overlay data, and stream an NTSC/PAL output. Video, stills and data are recorded to an optional SD or MicroSD card. Compressed H.264 HD video can also stream via USB2.0 or Ethernet through an optional converter. A complete RS-232 API is available for easy integration and control. The Neptune HD can operate in temperatures from -40C to +85C. Its also resilient ...

Tara Onthank, Michael Vassallo, and Gina daRoza, co-owners of Rising Sun Pools & Spas (http://www.risingsunpools.com), a family-owned business providing customers with high-quality pools, spas and aquatic accessories for more than 40 years, have announced that the company was recently recognized in Pool & Spa News' annual Top 50 Builders rankings. Rising Sun Pools & Spas ranked 30th nationally among all builders, seventh among top social networkers and third in customer service. Rankings for the Top 50 Builders list were based on four criteria: company revenue, ...

Sites such as Facebook remain the focus of social media marketing strategies and latest figures have revealed how dominant it is. According to HubSpot, 53% of spending on the channel is directed towards Facebook, with MySpace following it up closely. The onslaught of new social media sites has fundamentally changed the role of any marketing professional. Every day millions of users are spending significant periods of time on social networks watching the clicks, hits and reactions of their potential customers. CEO Darren Mahon of Mahon Enterprises Ltd. speaks about ...

Plumb Center and Parts Center are running their second annual Wise up to Water Treatment initiative in branches nationwide throughout October. It aims to increase installers' awareness around how water treatment can benefit both them and their customers. The current economy has reduced the number of boiler installations for many installers, which means all avenues for income generation should be considered. That's where water treatment can help. It doesn't just help improve the energy efficiency performance of domestic heating systems; it also gives installers the ...

Construction firms, architects, and engineers rely on top quality project drawings and blueprints to effectively manage every stage of the project lifecycle. State-of-the-art digital reprographics have made the process more streamlined and accurate than ever before, making it easier to store, distribute, manage, and print blueprints. Gill Reprographics, a leader in the field from Atlanta to Los Angeles, is one of the premier providers of high quality reprographics in Houston. Founded over three decades ago, Gill Reprographics is a second generation-run family business. ...

Graphic Encounter has been awarded the contract to provide custom framed giclee images of photographic images for Loews Miami Beach. Graphic Encounter dialogues with distinguished interior design/architectural firms throughout North America to provide framed artwork/mirrors for 5 star hotel projects/commercial venues. About Graphic Encounter Graphic Encounter, founded in 1970 by Ron Golbus, is a professional fine art + hospitality art consulting firm located in Aspen, Colorado. Graphic Encounter provides Framed Art + Mirrors to interior designers, architects, ...

Combining fashion forward designs with practicality and comfort, Moda in Pelle have been nominated for the Company Fashion Awards 2012 in recognition of their achievements. This boutique footwear brand boasts both fresh and defiantly feminine styles. Their current website is home to a fabulous range of footwear attire, many of which claim to be the hottest designs of the season. The infamous footwear label is also a fashion platform for an assortment of like-minded labels, all of which compliment today's leading trends and accessories. Moda in Pelle, the leading ...

Dr. John Curtis, Mansfield, TX dentist, and the other dentists at Irving, Stephenson and Curtis are excited to be jumping into the social media world with their practice's Facebook account. They will continue to use the page to interact with their patients and improve their online presence. "I'm glad that our practice has been able to use social media to communicate with our patients online. I know that many of our patients use Facebook on a daily basis and I'm happy that our practice has been a part of that conversation. I hope more of our patients will take the ...

The Stewart Law Firm in Austin, Texas, is pleased to announce that founding partner, Stephen W. Stewart, has been designated as one of the Top 100 Texas trial lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers. The National Trial Lawyers is a national organization composed of the Top 100 trial lawyers from each state. Membership is obtained through special invitation and is extended only to those attorneys who exemplify superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and profile as a civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyer. Mr. Stewart focuses his ...

Sabah Kazmi is proud to announce that in May 2012 she earned her Master's of Jurisprudence in Business Law and Corporate Finance from Widener University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Master's of Jurisprudence (M.J.) degree focuses on legal theory, with special regard to the philosophy and sociological theory of law. The degree is popular amongst business professionals who desire to broaden their understanding of the law and various legal statutes that pertain to them, but do not wish to obtain licensure to practice law. For business professionals like Sabah Kazmi, ...

Many people have traditionally shied away from purchasing original artwork, assuming it is out of their price range and while it is true that 'high end' pieces can run into ten of thousands of dollars, entry level (and upwards) pieces are more affordable than you imagine. We caught up with the team at www.pictureperfectgallery.co.uk of London and asked them for some guidance on 2012 original prices. (all prices are in $ dollars for the purposes of this article, exclusive of any appropriate tax, refer to framed pieces and all sizes are 'image only') Picture Perfect ...

California has about 80,000 foster children, the largest foster care population in the United States. It follows that the California juvenile dependency system, through which kids can be removed from their parental homes because of suspected abuse or neglect and placed -- temporarily or permanently -- in alternative home settings, is a huge and powerful bureaucracy involving social welfare agencies and the courts. If you are a California parent facing the possible loss of your children, a lawyer with experience in this system can help you to navigate its complexity, ...

When a franchise relationship is a good fit, it can bear fruit for both the franchisor and the franchisee. Ensuring that everyone is on the same page is an involved process, however, and both franchisees and franchisors must do their due diligence before a profitable agreement can be struck. A primary way franchisees and franchisors can get to know each other is through a franchise "Discovery Day." On Discovery Day, potential franchisees travel to corporate headquarters to meet the franchise team. Individuals can get the most out of Discovery Day by doing their ...

Hip replacement patients who thought they were safe from metal toxicity may still be at risk if they received one of the two Stryker hip components included in a nationwide recall on July 4, 2012. Some will need revision surgery to remove the implants due to associated problems, which include the potential for tissue damage and/or metallosis (metal poisoning). Though the recall was more than a month ago, many patients could still be unaware of the recall status of their hip. The recalled devices include: - Stryker Rejuvenate modular stems - Stryker ABG II Modular stems These ...

People who have noticed more accounts of accidents between motorists and pedestrians or bicycles in Charlotte in recent years are not imagining things. A recent report in the Charlotte Observer based on North Carolina Department of Transportation data revealed that accidents have increased locally despite decreases in national accident rates involving bicyclists, pedestrians or joggers who are hit by cars or trucks. The report cited distracted driving as a primary reason behind the trend, as well as recently developed areas of Charlotte that lack crosswalks or sidewalks. ...

If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, you may have questions about your debts. You will likely worry about how the bankruptcy court is going to decide which debts will be forgiven and which you may need to pay. The answer is that it depends on the type of debt that you owe. Is it secured or unsecured? Being able to tell the difference between the two types of debt can help you understand which type of bankruptcy filing is best for you. Secured Debt vs. Unsecured Debt Secured debt is money that is owed on a bill where an asset was pledged as collateral. Common ...

After an on-the-job injury, nearly all Colorado workers are entitled to receive workers' compensation benefits. Workers' compensation provides coverage for medical treatment related to the work injury and wage-loss benefits if the worker needs time off to recover. In addition, workers with permanent impairments may be entitled to ongoing total- or partial-disability benefits. However, while these benefits are certainly helpful, there are some limitations to the Colorado workers' compensation system. For example, wage-loss benefits are capped at a weekly maximum and employers ...

Clients who are concerned about passing their wealth on to family members and other heirs have had plenty of reason for uncertainty in recent years. The federal estate tax scheme originally enacted a decade ago is set to expire at the end of 2012, with significant implications for existing estate plans. Barring any action by members of Congress, the so-called "death" tax will rise from 35 percent to 55 percent at the end of this year. In addition, the current $5 million exclusion level will decrease to $1 million, meaning that an additional $4 million of the ...

More than three quarters of UK motorists drive over the speed limit, while a quarter believe that driving over the speed limit is acceptable. These worrying findings have been uncovered by car insurance expert Admiral and illustrate that many motorists see speed limits as simply a guide rather than law. Car insurance experts Admiral commissioned YouGov to survey more than 3,000 drivers as part of its annual Admiral Survey of Motorists. The statistics showed that, although the numbers who say they speed were concerning for both men and women, there was a definite gender ...

The AAP policy, revealed on Monday, claims "...the health benefits of newborn male circumcision outweigh the risks, and the procedure's benefits justify access to this procedure for families who choose it." The AAP cited urinary tract infections, penile cancer, and the prevalence of HIV as major reasons. Says Dr. George Denniston, President of the international group, Doctors Opposing Circumcision, based in Seattle, Washington, "This is yet another blatant attempt at 'medical marketing and upcoding. The AAP is the same organization that tried to introduce ...

August is in full swing and it feels great to be a South African living in the USA. With the Olympics just ended, we can truly be proud of the men and women of South Africa who returned home with 6 medals in all. What a highlight of the Olympics to watch our very own Oscar Pistorius achieve something spectacular. He warmed the hearts and brought tears to the eyes of people worldwide. Absolutely amazing to say the least! A job well done for team USA, not only did they lead the medal count; they also brought 104 medals home. No small feat. With the 2012 Olympics over, ...

Gatwick welcomes YO! Sushi to the airport's North Terminal today, delivering even more choice and quality food for passengers. YO! Sushi closely follows the addition of the new Jamie Oliver restaurants at Gatwick. YO! Sushi offers fast, fun and fresh Japanese food for passengers to dine in or takeaway for their flight. There are over 90 Japanese-inspired items freshly prepared in the restaurant each day. These include delicious soups, rice or noodle-based dishes, salads, tempura and classics like Chicken Katsu Curry, Salmon Teriyaki or Yakisoba noodles. For early morning ...

KitSound Mini Buddy Speakers - GBP9.95 Available in four designs; penguin, owl, football and union jack, these great value speakers will make a brilliant stocking filler. Compact and portable, they connect to most sources via a 3.5mm headphone jack and can be recharged easily using the included USB cable. Philips FM/AM Shower Radio - GBP19.95 This splash proof shower radio has a digital timer so you can set how many minutes you would like it to play for. It will then automatically count down and turn off. The radio has a matt texture on both sides so you can move ...

University of East Anglia research shows children at risk from rural water supplies Children drinking from around half the UK's private water supplies are almost five times more likely to pick up stomach infections – according to research from the University of East Anglia (UEA). Research published today in the journal PLOS ONE shows children under 10 who drink from contaminated supplies are suffering around five bouts of sickness or diarrhoea a year. This figure is similar to the rates of infection among children in the developing world. Around 1 per cent of the ...