Chris Andries with Keller Williams Realty has earned the nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification. The National Association of REALTORS offers the SFR certification to REALTORS who want to help both buyers and sellers navigate these complicated transactions, as demand for professional expertise with distressed sales grows. According to a recent NAR survey, nearly one-third of all existing homes sold recently were either short sales or foreclosures. For many real estate professionals, short sales and foreclosures are the new "traditional" ...

Great Skin Spa & Skin Care provides a vast line of beauty products that make taking care of the skin easy for both men and women. While there are plenty of daily changes people can make in their lives to obtain the beautiful skin they desire, the right beauty care products are essential to the health and beauty of the skin. At Great Skin Spa & Skin Care, customers can expect the best quality products to achieve the look they seek. Some of the most popular types of products available from Great Skin Spa & Skin Care include anti-aging products, acne treatments, ...

Looking for the straight skinny about losing weight and getting in shape? So did award-winning humorist Judy Gruen, who determined to streamline her body and outsource her fat during the months leading up to a college reunion. In her new book, Till We Eat Again: A Second Helping, Gruen chronicles her campaign to unearth long-hidden hip bones and earn the right to feel fabulous after 40. Faced with a bloated BMI number, she considers a relationship with a talking scale, signs up for fitness boot camp, belly dancing classes, too-hot-to-handle Bikram yoga, barre fitness, ...

Local spooky artists, costumers and entertainers are encouraging Arizonans to embrace the traditional roots of Halloween culture - the creative and the macabre - with a kick-off festival this month. The New School for Arts & Academics presents the first annual Keen Halloween on September 29th from 11am to 10pm. The all day, all-ages festival encourages attendees to "watch, learn, and get inspired" with information workshops, a Monster Market (with local artists and creators), an outdoors hands-on Creepy Crafts tent with Bookmans, on-site costume advisors ...

In a recent blog post Sacramento Movers described how to load a moving truck. If you've decided to do the move yourself and rent out a moving truck, you may want to consider how you will efficiently and safely pack the truck. Or perhaps you've hired movers to do your move but you still want to understand the process for loading a moving truck. In their blog post, Sacramento Movers break down the truck into sections called "tiers" and explain how to load each tier. Fill the attic. The attic is the part of the moving truck that stretches out above the cab of ...

Jetset Charter today has officially announced that the company now has access to over 6,000 private charter aircraft available for hire. South Florida-based Jetset Charter, one of the country's premiere aircraft charter brokers, makes this information known just in time for Labor Day vacationers and busy executives to take advantage of the wide array of charter plane choices at the company's disposal. Part of the reason for this increase in Jetset's already extensive aircraft charter inventory is to provide more options for groups of travelers of virtually any size. ...

Mass Bay Spine & Sport Physical Therapy (MBSSPT), an orthopedic outpatient physical therapy practice in Marshfield, has recently hired a new physical therapist, Matthew Dupont, PT, DPT. Mr. Dupont is a 2012 graduate of Northeastern University where he received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree after earning a Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Science. He completed a clinical rotation at MBSSPT prior to graduation. Mr. Dupont is focused on current treatment techniques and evidence based practice with interests in lower extremity biomechanics and functional ...

Cousins Claire and Barloe had almost forgotten the enchanting adventures their Aunt Mim told them of as little girls. Her tales always began with, "Long ago in a far away land..." ...A priceless treasure, meant to forge an accord between the kingdoms of the KinKades and the Kaebreans, was taken. Betrayed, the enraged KinKades warred against Kaebrea and slaughtered its inhabitants. Though victorious in battle, the KinKades failed to recover their cherished offering. Their consuming hatred eventually transformed the KinKades into a secretive, mythical, feared ...

SSA Significantly Expands Compassionate Allowances List The Social Security Administration recently made a major expansion of its Compassionate Allowances program, which provides expedited claims processing for applicants suffering from certain medical conditions so severe that they automatically qualify an individual as "disabled" under the SSA's definition. The Compassionate Allowances Program On August 11, 2012, the SSA added 52 medical conditions to the Compassionate Allowances program, increasing the total number of qualifying conditions from 113 ...

New research about the long-term effects of traumatic brain injuries and the NFL Brain Injury Studies Concussions and TBIs have been receiving widespread attention in recent years amidst growing concerns about the long-term effects of head injuries. After sustaining a traumatic brain injury, many people are unable to work due to long term symptoms. People who develop symptoms such as headaches, nausea, dizziness, memory loss, personality changes or dramatic mood swings after sustaining a blow to the head are encouraged to seek medical attention, and to consult with a ...

Honesty Is Best When Applying for a Real Estate License in California Over the last year, the California State Department of Real Estate revoked a record number of real estate licenses held by brokers and salespersons in the state to protect the public. The DRE also accepted a record number of real estate license surrenders from licensees facing disciplinary action. In one incident, a father living in California had been operating under the name of his son who lives out of state, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune. To obtain a broker's license in California ...

While Foreclosures Continue to Increase in Ohio, Chapter 13 May Offer Protection In Ohio, the foreclosure crisis created a backlog of foreclosures that mortgage holders are now only starting to address. As a result, foreclosures in Ohio increased over the first six months of 2012 while the national rate of foreclosures fell. Distressed homeowners in Ohio facing foreclosure may find the right protection in filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Foreclosures across the country fell by nearly 11 percent in the first half of 2012 when compared to the same time period last ...

Secondary Asbestos Exposure Increases Risk of Mesothelioma In 1964, doctors made the first diagnosis of mesothelioma, a particularly virulent form of cancer that develops in the lining of the lungs, heart or abdomen, which is directly linked to asbestos exposure. Since that time, the evidence that asbestos exposure is the primary cause of mesothelioma has grown exponentially. Many cases of mesothelioma developed in males because they tended to work in occupations where they were exposed to asbestos, such as in factories, mines and shipyards, more frequently than women. ...

Common Mistakes Parents Make When Telling Children About Divorce Discussions about divorce are rarely easy, even among adults. Difficulties increase when telling children about divorce. Parents often worry about how to tell children about divorce and how the children will react. Parents going through divorce should be aware of some of the mistakes parents frequently make when telling children about divorce and some tips for avoiding those mistakes. Not Preparing What to Say Before getting the children involved, parents should have a discussion between themselves ...

Drink Beer Day is celebrated this September 28, and Trademark Tavern (777 E. Butterfield Rd. Lombard IL; 630-472-0777) is indulging in the holiday by showcasing its favorite brews and offering insider tips. Co-general manager Kevin Hoy curated Trademark's extensive beverage program; complete with an exceptional variety of more than 70 beers. Trademark's focus is on quality and providing choices to suit an array of tastes. The bar holds 30 specialty craft beers on tap, and other popular brands are available in bottles or cans. Trademark's most unique feature is their "Tapper ...

Nexgrid, a leading provider of advanced metering and smart grid infrastructure based on open-standards, today announced that it has begun shipping its intelaMeter Water product. Utilizing Nexgrid's standards-based, broadband infrastructure, Nexgrid has revolutionized water metering with its AMI ZigBee based water metering module. Utility's and their Customers will now be able to monitor water usage in real-time from any computer or smart phone. The intelaMeter provides real-time consumption, leak and tamper detection. Nexgrid's intelaMeter uses a wireless mesh ZigBee ...

Premiere Seattle Showroom to Represent Lori Leigh Designs Earring Chalets in WA, OR and AK Florence, KY Geoff Ficke, President of international Consumer Product Development and Branding Consulting firm Duquesa Marketing announced today that his group has appointed Traditions Unlimited, Inc. to handle sales of Lori Leigh Designs Earring Chalets in the states of Washington, Oregon and Alaska. "Traditions Unlimited, Inc. has a strong history of success with luxury fashion accessory and jewelry lines", noted Mr. Ficke. "Their Seattle showroom is stunning ...

These are just a few of the new services being offered by David Salvatore Private Catering, a Personal Chef service that has been serving the Philadelphia region since 2001. Commenting on the popularity of the service, Salvatore adds âEURœTodayâEUR s food-savvy people are looking for unique, innovative services when deciding where to spend their dollars. By pairing other desirable services with our in-home dining, we can create special occasions that will be cherished and rememberedâEUR. With seasonal menu items like hand-made butternut squash ravioli with almond milk ...

Cactus Technologies Limited today announced the launch of the 303 Pro Feature Set in their Industrial Grade PC Card form factor. The 303 Pro Feature set offers a wide array of software and hardware features for the OEM and Military marketplace. The new 303 Pro Industrial Grade PC Cards will be available immediately with the -P1 suffix. "Cactus has successfully sold the Pro Feature Set on our Industrial Grade CF, Industrial Grade SSD and Industrial Grade IDE SSD and Industrial Grade SATA SSD product lines for years. We are now rolling out the Pro functionality to ...

TargetGov will be making a major announcement at the CyberTini networking event hosted by bwtech@UMBC and sponsored by TargetGov, bwtech@UMBC Cyber Incubator, and the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore. The announcement will concern the future growth of TargetGov and the company's plans for the upcoming fiscal year. The CyberTini networking event is taking place at the Cyber Incubator at bwtech@UMBC on September 27, 2012 from 5:00-7:00pm and is intended to bring together industry professionals working within the cyber security field so they can meet and mingle with ...

To better communicate the depth and breadth of products and services for its business customers and installers, Leedo Cabinetry has launched a comprehensive new content-rich website. Leedo selected Dallas-based agency Imaginuity Interactive to create the new site. "Leedo is committed to providing the best for our customers so that they can be successful in the long-term," said George Hagle, Leedo chairman and co-owner. "Our new website is just another step in delivering the high quality service our customers have come to expect from us. We are a forward-looking ...

With more than 10 years in the divorce industry, the team behind MyDivorcePapers.com is proud to introduce its online, dedicated resource of divorce information and filing papers for individuals throughout the United States. In less than one minute, users can be qualified to complete their divorce paperwork online at MyDivorcePapers.com. Offering guidance, support and control throughout the process, the website makes the process easier and substantially less costly. The team at MyDivorcePapers.com is constantly working to ensure that the filing documents are up to date ...

Literacy Bridge was today named as a laureate of The Tech Awards 2012, one of 12 global innovators recognized each year for applying technology to benefit humanity and spark global change. The Tech Awards, a signature program of The Tech Museum, and presented by Applied Materials, Inc., selected Literacy Bridge from among hundreds of nominations worldwide. Two cash prizes will be awarded - $75,000 and $25,000 - in each of six of The Tech Awards categories: Intel Environment Award; Microsoft Education Award; The Swanson Foundation Young Innovator Award; Nokia Health Award; ...

During these tough economic times when banks are not lending and have cut all credit lines it is hard to find venture capital to expand. Many small businesses need to come up with creative ideas to raise funds. Jaws Jumbo Burgers has decided to fundraise by selling their Jaws shark buttons for donations of $20 or more to expand their burger concept in California, Texas, Arizona, and the Carolina's. Based in Farmington Hills, MI Jaws Jumbo Burgers is the first and only movie theater tribute dining restaurant in the world based off Steven Spielberg's 1975 blockbuster hit ...

At the HOPE Symposium on September 29, professionals and entrepreneurs will address the issues of integrity in business, mind-body integration, and models of integrity. The business panel feature experts with a range of experience and points of view. For example, Debra Gould (also known as both The Voice of Possibility and The Staging Diva), will debunk the outdated assumptions that "marketing" or "making a lot of money" mean you have to leave your integrity at the door. In her presentation, "Feeling Good About Your Business: How To Make More ...