Thinkso announces the launch of Give a Brand!, a design sprint in which Thinkso will completely rebrand one small nonprofit, free of charge, in a single 12-hour day. The general public is asked to vote on which charity to rebrand at thinkso.com/giveabrand. The poll is open until August 10, 2012. When the owners and staff of Thinkso, a branding and marketing firm based in NYC, set out to do some good in their community, they quickly decided against painting local schools or running a 5k. Instead they are using their skills and resources to give one nonprofit a total brand ...

Heslin Holdings, Inc., a privately held, full service real estate acquisition and development firm, has completed the redevelopment and $4.14 million sale of a new, 4,672 square-foot Chase bank at 2175 Colorado Avenue in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles, Calif. "We were able to capture a significant gain from this disposition, which is part of a larger strategy to monetize our large LA-based portfolio," explained Matthew J. Heslin, President of Heslin Holdings. "We plan to dispose of various assets in the next six months and redeploy those funds ...

Elkow Homes, a Wixom based home building company, has been busy growing. They will be building new homes in Autumn Forest at Cranberry Lake. This is good new. Why is this good news for everyone in Oakland County? The reason is when a building company grows, that means more people are spending money through buying new construction homes and that means economy goes in the right direction. According to the National Association of Home Builders with each new home that is built today three jobs are created. That is a positive effect on Michigan's economy as well as the national ...

Socius, a leading provider of business management solutions and Microsoft Dynamics Master VAR, has accepted the Pittsburgh-area Microsoft Dynamics partner, Enterprise Data Solutions, into their national Sales Affiliate network. Microsoft Dynamics established the Master VAR program in October 2011 with the intention of building mutually beneficial business relationships between ERP partners. Socius was named one of three Master VARs in the US and has since been building a nation-wide group of Sales Affiliate organizations who continue to sell to and service their existing ...

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Plastic surgeons Dr. Elliot Heller and Dr. Andrew Miller are frequently faced with various myths about cosmetic surgery. Whether the myth is about liposuction for weight loss or breast-feeding after breast surgery, Dr. Heller, a Staten Island liposuction specialist, always points to the importance of having a consultation before undergoing a procedure. Below is a list of common myths: 1. Surgery will boost self-esteem: While plastic surgery can correct deformities that have been the source of low self-esteem, it should not be used as a form of emotional therapy, ...

Greene & Greene lawyer, Julia Cardy has spoken out about the importance of being savvy and prepared for every eventuality as a residential landlord. Julia has detailed a five-point plan to avoid the risk and expense of dealing with undesirable tenants: 1. Carry out proper background checks on the tenant before the tenancy commences Include credit history, salary information and appropriate references. Obtain an adequate deposit from the tenant; ideally, the equivalent of six weeks rent. You must protect your Tenant's deposit in an authorised Government scheme. 2. Ensure ...

Fiberlink, the global leader in software-as-a-service (Saas) solutions for both secure mobile device management and application management, has released a free on-demand webinar entitled "Cloud Security 101". As CIOs continually look toward cloud services as a way to increase flexibility and reduce cost, privacy and legal implications intensify. These have become vital areas of consideration as mobile device management crosses with bring your own device programs on the IT roadmap. Come and start your journey into the cloud industry with expert David Lingenfelter ...

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It is common knowledge that before a person can become a physician, he or she must first attend medical school; completion of medical school, meanwhile, is contingent on various residencies and a multitude of training experiences. At some point, an aspiring medical provider must perform surgical procedures for the very first time, under the close scrutiny of a senior physician. This is the case in all areas of medicine, including ocular care. According to a recent Reuters report, however, eye surgeons have wildly differing standards on when trainees should be permitted ...

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NBC News reports that actor Ryan Phillippe and musician Mike Love, of the Beach Boys, have put their respective luxury homes on the market. Both listed at around $7 million, these properties are expected to sell to luxury real estate buyers. But Marnie Bennett, founder of Bennett Property Shop Realty, explains that the appeal of celebrity homes, though strong, is not as influential as it used to be. Today's market offers buyers more luxury homes to choose from than ever before, and the price tag that comes with a "celebrity status" property is not always as competitive ...

Today's pilgrimages are much more comfortable and convenient than those undergone by Muslim pilgrims of just a decade or so ago. Bloomberg reports that rising wealth in Islamic countries has sparked the development of improved travel accommodations. Sara International Travel, a company that offers Hajj and Umrah travel packages to pilgrims in the United States, Canada, South America, and the Caribbean, understands that keeping up with the evolving standard of this industry is imperative in providing clients with the travel experience they expect. "Rising wealth ...

According to a recent article from The Wall Street Journal, there is no existing global ban on cruelty-free cosmetic testing that prevents animal experimentation. Even worse the article states, "Over 80 percent of the world still allows animals to be used in cruel experiments." While some U.S. states have taken measures against animal testing, there is no national legal requirement that prevents manufacturers of cosmetic products from using animals in their testing processes. However, many companies such as Nue Products, maker of a three-step anti-aging system, ...

Following on from recent press reports* that highlight how used Hondas are the most reliable second hand car to buy (they have a 10% chance of breaking down in the year after purchase compared to 71% for a Land Rover) car finance and dealer specialist carfinance247.co.uk reinforces this news by saying that Honda is the fourth most popular car that they sell. "Reliability means saving money, which is obviously particularly important in these tough economic times," says Louis Rix, Director at Carfinance247.co.uk. "And with most people now trying to tighten ...

Looks like The Thunder aren't the only crew making noise out of the OKC Metro area these days. While Kevin Durant and the fellas represent their respective countries in this summers Olympics, Irrefutable Inc. is representing O'city by keeping the nations heads bobbing with their latest single Crumblin Erb 2012 via SNOOP DOGG's... Gangsta Gangsta Online Distribution (GGOD) a division of GG Worldwide. Irrefutable Inc. is garnering praise from some hip-hop elites as "the next to blow" with their knack for being feverishly relentless when it comes to producing ...

When it comes to one's oral health and the appearance of their smile, one can never be too careful. This includes engaging in all of the daily hygiene habits that will allow patients to avoid some of the most common dental health complications. Even those that are diligent about their oral health may find themselves struggling with periodontal disease though, one of the most pervasive health conditions in the country. This is why Framingham dentist, Ali Maddahi DDS, is now offering affordable treatments for all those with gingivitis and periodontitis. For patients that ...

For individuals that would like a bright and vibrant smile, it may often seem that achieving lustrous teeth is a lost cause. It can be exceedingly difficult to remove staining and discoloration, even for those that adhere to a strict regime of dental hygiene habits within their home. This is why many local patients are now turning to West Hollywood cosmetic dentist, Poneh Ghasri DDS, in order to receive effective chairside whitening for as low as $89 this summer. Many patients are surprised to find that many of the foods and beverages that they ingest will gradually ...

Many individuals grow up throughout the years believing that a bright and healthy smile will be the result of brushing and flossing multiple times a day. These habits are essential when it comes to great oral health and vibrant teeth, but they will not always be enough to completely remove one's chances of developing some common health conditions that exist today. This is why Northridge Dental Group is now offering discounts on C.T. scans, one of the most effective tools that is used detect and treat serious oral health complications in their earliest stages. Visit YourNorthridgeDentist.com ...

For those that are ready to begin some of the larger projects on their property, they will need affordable tools that will stand up to heavy-duty use and continue working year after year. While this type of maintenance may seem like an expensive and ongoing process, those that have access to some of the leading products will be able to turn these laborious jobs into quick and painless tasks. The one trusted equipment manufacturer, WoodMaxx Power Equipment, is now offering hassle-free financing on all of their products, including wood chipper shredders, to get customers ...

Social media is part of everyday life. At Silvers, Langsam & Weitzman, P.C., we maintain a blog, make status updates on Facebook and Tweet regularly. We understand that social media is a common way to communicate with others - whether you're having a good day, a bad day, are sick or injured. We also understand that when something happens - a car accident, a workplace injury or even a slip and fall - your first instinct might be to post about it on a social media website. But, as experienced personal injury attorneys who fight for the rights of injured people throughout ...

Attorney Jeffrey Lichtman of Trolman, Glaser & Lichtman in New York City says that the recent tragic death of a 12-year-old boy brings to light how inadequate New York state's wrongful death statutes are when it comes to seeking justice. According to the New York Times, the boy cut his arm in the school gymnasium while diving for a basketball. Less than three days later, he was dead. What emergency room physicians thought was an upset stomach and dehydration turned out to be sepsis. Hospital records noted that the boy died from severe septic shock brought on by ...

Kalamazoo-based Kalamazoo criminal defense law firm Aggressive Criminal Defense Law Firm- a division of Willis Law prevails for another of their clients. At first, their client faced a charge for failure to stop at an accident with property damage. With the help of an aggressive defense, the client's charge was dismissed and avoided being placed on their criminal record. Michigan law states that anyone involved in an accident must take the necessary steps to locate and notify the owner or person in charge of the property of that fact. Leaving the scene of the accident ...

Centaur Medicare Solutions LLC., an independent insurance agency that helps Baby Boomers find low cost Medigap insurance, released a video entitled "How to Win With Medicare Supplemental Insurance". The short three minute long video will help those who are retiring and shopping for Medicare insurance for the first time from making a few simple mistakes. From using the right kind of Medigap insurance agent to how best to shop for Medicare supplemental insurance quotes on the Internet, this video will give it to you straight. Centaur Medicare Solutions LLC. (CMS) ...