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 ...

Emmy Award-winning composer and New York Times best-selling author, Peter Buffett has just released the provocative track "How Would You Know?" and its accompanying music video. Sampling Presidents Reagan, Bush (Sr. and W.), Clinton, and Obama, the song and video strive to point out that the leaders of our country are not saying anything new in respect to the ongoing issues we face as a nation. To accompany his composition, Buffett masterfully intersperses sound bites from presidential speeches from the last thirty years; pointing out the repetition in political ...

GammaTech Computer Corp., a major international manufacturer and supplier of innovative notebook and tablet computers, will display its line of mobile rugged tablets and convertible computers during IACP 2012 in booth 2637. The expo will take place from September 29-October 3, 2012 in the San Diego Convention Center. GammaTech will showcase a variety of models for public safety, with screen sizes ranging from 7" to 13.3" and customizable features to meet the unique needs of today's public safety professionals. GammaTech products are tough, rugged, portable ...

As the elder population continues to rise in New Hanover and Brunswick counties, so has the need for experts who specialize in protecting their rights. The questions of aging do not have simple answers, and the legal needs of seniors often involve social, psychological, medical, and financial needs. Recognizing this, Wilmington attorney Helayne Levy committed herself to assisting senior citizens by pursuing an advanced degree in Elder Law from Stetson University College of Law. Attorney Levy has recently received her degree, and is further equipped to handle the complexities ...

The "I Need A New Appliance" contest, which is open to the public, started on July 23, 2012, and runs until October 12, 2012, with video submissions only accepted until September 28, 2012. The contest seeks contestants that want or need new appliance(s) to submit videos on various themes and topics for public judging. The grand prize is a complete, top of the line, luxurious, stainless steel Whirlpool kitchen set (refrigerator, range and dishwasher) for the overall best video based on votes. All videos must be submitted by September 28, 2012. The submissions will ...

DiningGrades.com, the leader in promoting clean and healthy restaurant dining, is pleased to recognize Platte River Academy as the most recent organization whose members have successfully completed the Dining Grades Food Server Certification and Food Safety course. At Platte River Academy (PRA), a charter school in the Douglas County School District, school staff and volunteer parents serve the catered lunch on a daily basis. By encouraging these volunteer food servers to become trained in food safety, PRA becomes a leader and an example to other schools also concerned ...

After years of honing her craft and perfecting her product, critically acclaimed photographer, Tricia Messeroux takes ToddleWood on tour and you are invited along for the ride. Starting with Atlanta, GA on October 10th, Tricia will be casting the kids for the next set of images in her already iconic gallery and taking those selected on a photographical experience like no other. Followed by Boston in November, and subsequent dates in Chicago, Texas, Los Angeles and New York; the ToddleWood Hometown Celebrity Tour is slated to regionally memorialize images around the United ...

Inlanta Mortgage is pleased to announce Mortgage Planner and Branch Partner Cindy Laffey has been named to the Kansas City Business Journal's class of "Women Who Mean Business 2012." The list recognizes 25 outstanding women in the Kansas City area for their career accomplishments and contributions to the success of other women in the community. Laffey and the other 2012 honorees were recognized at a luncheon event on August 24, 2012 at the Sheraton Overland Park. "I am thrilled to be named one of the 25 honorees in the Class of 2012's Women Who Mean ...

IRONMAN athletes expect to face many obstacles, but many don't anticipate a serious health issue associated with training in the sun. That's why the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is partnering with IRONMAN to offer free skin checks at the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, helping attendees catch potential problems early. Long hours spent training in the sun can mean an increased risk of being diagnosed with melanoma. In fact, dermatologists engaged by the MRF at previous IRONMAN events found suspicious lesions on event participants that were possible ...

In a recent Roundtable, convened by Metanoia Inc., as part of the discourse on performance management leading up to an on-line panel July 17 (details http://bit.ly/LknqIs), experts from Tata Communications, TELUS, and Twitter discussed why the data center operator is critical today, what type of data center operator is vital, how one characterizes such an operator, and why such a DC operator is key in end-to-end performance management. Ning So, Head of Network Architecture, Mobile Broadband Services at Tata, observed "The data center operator and data center networking ...

Desmos, Inc., an education technology company devoted to inspiring and engaging the next generation of math students, has reinvented the graphing calculator for today's increasingly wired classrooms. With an interactive, HTML5 graphing platform that works seamlessly across all modern browsers, Desmos offers a much-needed upgrade to traditional hand-held calculators. Users can instantly create, save, and share beautiful, full-color graphs online without the need to download or install any software. In addition to Desmos's user-friendly interface, the platform eliminates ...

Band Together NC, a Triangle-based organization that uses live music as a platform for social change, has announced the addition of four new members to its board of directors. The newly-inducted members are as follows: • Caitlin Clinard, of Angel Oak Creative • Philip Isley, of Blanchard, Miller, Lewis & Isley, P.A. • Reid Tracy, of Wells Fargo Insurance Services • Lee Whitman, of Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP "These individuals have all made tremendous financial, volunteer and time contributions to Band Together over the years, and we are glad ...