Brazilian real estate is entering a period of sustained growth likely to last 15 years. This very positive scenario makes investment in Brazilian property a must for any portfolio. In a recent interview, Fabio Nogueira, the founding partner of Brazilian Finance and Real Estate (BFRE), claims that the property market in Brazil is at the beginning of a long growth cycle. For the founder of BFRE (whose partners include property mogul, Sam Zell), ingredients are in place for this cycle to last between 10 and 15 years. For Mr Nogueira, the Brazilian real estate market ...

Kentucky Passes Bill That Reduces Sentencing for Drug Possession In an effort to lower inmate populations, reduce incarceration costs and focus more on drug trafficking than possession, Kentucky recently enacted HB 463, the Public Safety & Offender Accountability Act. The Legislative Research Commission estimates it will save the state $422 million in incarceration costs in the next ten years. The new law reduces jail time for low-risk prisoners who were convicted of possession of small amounts of illegal drugs. Except for those also convicted of violent crimes, ...

Kentucky Woman Pleads Guilty to Rape Charges; Agrees to Deal Late in May of this year a Kentucky woman who worked as an attendance secretary for a high school reached a plea deal after admitting to one charge of third-degree rape and four charges of third-degree sodomy involving a fifteen year-old student. The woman, 37, admitted after her arrest to having sexual intercourse and oral sex with the underage student. The state recommended the minimum sentence of one year of jail time for each count. However, two of the sentences will run concurrently, so the woman will ...

Social Security Administration Tries to Eliminate Backlog with Video Hearings The Social Security Administration (SSA) has been struggling to keep up with increased claims for disability benefits, and to make a dent in the backlog of application claims they currently have. A new way the SSA is tackling this problem is to introduce video hearings as part of the process for approving claims. The SSA has been facing a large backlog in both applications for disability benefits and disability claims. The new measure of incorporating video hearings into their procedures ...

A Five-Step Checkpoint Toward SSA Disability Eligibility After a person applies to the Social Security Administration (SSA) for disability benefits, if the application meets the primary criteria, it is then passed to a state agency for final determination. If granted, payments typically begin after a full five-month waiting period. On criteria is that the impairment or disability must be a condition that will last beyond a 12-month continuous time period. Another point of consideration is that the applicant must not be able to perform any type of gainful employment. Determining ...

Over 12,000 Speeders Caught in Statewide Campaign in North Carolina Even minor speeding tickets and other violations, such as stop sign and stop light citations, may cause an increase in car insurance rates for three years after a citation is received. In March, North Carolina law enforcement agencies along with the Governor's Highway Safety Program (GHSP) announced they were kicking off this year's "No Need 2 Speed" campaign. The focus of the campaign was to crack down on speeders throughout the state by increasing patrols on major highways and freeways. According ...

Bill Aiming to Increase Repeat Drunk Driving Penalties in North Carolina The North Carolina House recently approved a bill that would substantially increase the penalties for repeat drunk drivingoffenses. House Bill 49, also known as "Laura's Law" passed the House unanimously and now moves on to the state Senate. Current Law In North Carolina, there are several grossly aggravating factors which can increase the penalties for DWI convictions: -A previous impaired driving offense within seven years -At the time of the offense, the operator was driving ...

IWC Schaffhausen recently announced its partnership with Volvo Ocean Race as race sponsor and Official Timekeeper for the next edition of the Volvo Ocean Race starting in October 2011. The Volvo Ocean Race is quite simply the "Everest" of sailing. The race is the ultimate mix of world class sporting competition, on-the-edge adventure and technology. It is a unique blend of onshore glamour, offshore drama and endurance and is, undeniably, the world's premier ocean race and one of the most demanding team sporting events in the world. The Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 ...

The Green Culture and the composters.com pride themselves on the newest product that they seriously brought up- the 50 Gallon Eco Roll Compost Tumblers. To innovate is the driving force of the Green Culture and they are so successful in achieving so because for years now, they have taken the lead in the production of highly inventive and progressive products. Their offerings are yet to be surpassed. The market has birthed upon many dealers and traders of the same line of products. But the world has only given way to ONLY ONE Green Culture. It is the only company which ...

Andrew Bers with RE/MAX Alliance Group has been awarded the Accredited Buyer's Representation (ABR) designation by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council. (REBAC) of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (NAR). Andrew joins more than 30,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the ABR designation. All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in buyer representation and an elective course focusing on a buyer representation specialty, both in addition to submitting documentation verifying professional experience. REBAC, founded ...

Whether planning a short escape to the capital or for those looking to enjoy summertime in the city, the luxurious Landmark London Hotel have launched special stay packages, great summer deals, and delicious food offerings. Renowned for unparalleled service, elegance and comfort, The Landmark London's summer offering will ensure great getaways and is a fantastic stop when enjoying the long sunny days; Regent's Park is on the hotel's doorstep incorporating the London Zoo and the popular Open Air Theatre, the chic boutiques of Marylebone High Street are also close by, ...

The Cheyne Capital European Event Driven Fund achieved returns of +20.5% in 2010 and had a YTD return of +4.3% at April 30, 2011, putting it into the lead position in its category. The Hedge Funds Review European Performance Awards recognise the top performing funds in various categories and are based on a methodology ranking funds on their returns, Sharpe ratio and other metrics. The Fund's unique hard catalyst event driven tactical approach seeks to capture opportunities in both the equity and credit markets generating significant returns using low levels of leverage. ...

The owner of http://www.themarriagecounselors.org announced announced the release of a new website today, aimed at married couples who struggle with marriage problems. In today's world, many couples are looking for online information to help them deal with their marriage problems in an effective manner. The webmaster, Tina Hanson said she discovered an increasing demand for publicly available information where people can get help and advice that can help married couples improve their marriage and rebuild love and intimacy. "Many married couples are tired of trying ...

Just 100 km South of Hanoi, Ninh Binh is a province of astounding natural beauty with limestone peaks whose splendor is often said to surpass that of Ha Long Bay. It is true that this area is often referred to as the Ha Long Bay on land. "You discover the charm of Ninh Binh by bike. The biking tour itinerary includes Van Long Nature Reserve, Cuc Phuong National Park, Tam Coc and Bich Dong, which makes for a truly unforgettable experience, passing between towering limestone peaks, rice fields, lotus flowers ponds, authentic villages. You cycle thought small roads ...

SWEET SOUL RECORDS, parent company lifesound, Inc., officially announced that an agreement has be reached with talented soul and jazz singer, Ntjam Rosie and NtjaMusic based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, for nationwide distribution of her sophomore album "Elle." For "Elle," Ntjam Rosie approaches a more jazz orientated direction compared to her first album "Atouba." This time she found inspiration in artists like George Duke, Stevie Wonder, Patrice Rushen, Syreeta and Miriam Makeba, artists who operate in the fields of soul, jazz and combine ...

Web Transaction Monitor is designed for end-to-end monitoring of web applications and e-commerce sites such as internet shops. The tool simulates the steps of real user activity so it is able to monitor what's up with the real user experience of an online shop or enterprise web application. The tool notifies interested persons (by email, SMS, instant messenger) if performance becomes unacceptable or downtime occurs. Web application uptime and performance monitoring is an essential task for each business that relies on web applications in its everyday activity. For internet ...

It sounds as no surprise that different festivals and ceremonies help young and not yet known people to get introduced to the world of fame and fortune. OvernightEssay.com as a rule, as it happens not for the first time, helps those interested understand how that following the path to their success occurs. Those who are young but talented today tomorrow will possibly make their country known and envied by others less successful. Cannes Festival shifted its attention to this particular fact, while launching its new project under the name of Cannes Short Films. In its turn, ...

Cable&Wireless Worldwide, the mission critical communications provider, today announces its charitable foundation, and is inviting organisations and individuals to apply for funding and support. The Cable&Wireless Worldwide Foundation will enhance the lives of those with special needs through its expertise in mission critical communications, and will look to partner and build relationships with institutions that support, research, develop or implement the appropriate, specialist communication requirements. By making the most of its resources, the company is ...

MyBinding.com, one of the country's leading Internet retailers of document finishing machines and supplies, has announced that they will be carrying the brand new line of Dahle CleanTec paper shredders. The shredders are state-of-the-art machines that can help the user save energy and promote greater health in the workplace. "Our company is really excited about the new Dahle CleanTec paper shredders," said Jeff McRitchie, Vice-President of Marketing for MyBinding.com. "These are some of the most technologically advanced shredders on the market and they're ...

Jagged Peak, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise-class eCommerce solutions and supply chain services announced today that it has opened its 15th North American distribution center. The latest warehouse to be added to Jagged Peak's highly customizable distribution network is located in Reno, NV, and is providing fulfillment services for Progenex sports nutrition products. Progenex is a new Jagged Peak client that is also in the process of converting its front-end website to the EDGE eCommerce platform. Jagged Peak deploys EDGE in each of its warehouses, leveraging ...

The Orquesta Joven de Andalucia will showcase the incredible young musical talent the region possesses with a concert featuring the compositions of Ludwig van Beethoven and Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Seville's Teatro de la Maestranza provides the stage for this special show, which is to be held on June 29th 2011. Musical director Michael Thomas leads the group, with Margarita Hohenrieder accompanying on piano. The concert will give attendees the chance to look out for Spanish stars of the future, as well as enjoy tremendous renditions of Beethoven and Tchaikovsky pieces. Thomas ...

The Mecano musical seen by more than 2.2 million people is carrying out a farewell tour and will stop off in Bilbao for a series of performances. Running from June 23rd to 26th, the production is entitled Hoy No Me Puedo Levantar, which translates as 'today I cannot get up'. It tells the story of two friends who dream of being in a successful band and features a host of hits by Mecano, the hugely popular 1980s and 1990s act. In a statement, the organisers noted: "It was back in the 1980s when several newly-formed bands brought along new ideas and proposals ...

In the June issue of Supply Chain Digital, the advantages and disadvantages of the four most common types of pallets are discussed. Softwood pallets are the most commonly seen, but metal, paper and plastic pallets all have their role in palletization. "Unless your company is about to host a large bonfire, you can probably get more bang for your buck by investing in something other than a softwood pallet," author Kevin Scarpati said. Read the full article here.About Supply Chain Digital Supply Chain Digital is a leading digital media source of news and ...

The only proper way to start an evening is with a signature cocktail. If you're in the right kind of restaurant, bartenders aren't going to just satisfy your taste buds with a poorly mixed classic - they'll have put a whole new spin on the thing. In this day and age, being a boring old bartender is so last year - mixologists are mixing things up, literally, and turning the profession of mixing drinks into a respected career. This month, Exec Digital talked to some of the modern mixologists who have turned their liquid passions into serious careers - whether that be ...

At a time when the safety of surgical centers is being questioned by some hospital lobbyists, Contemporary Plastic Surgery (www.cosmeticsurgerynj.com) is maintaining high standards of safety and infection control for cosmetic surgery procedures such as breast augmentation in New Jersey. The fully accredited on-site surgical facility offers a complete range of plastic surgery options using state-of-the-art-instruments and monitoring equipment. "Our accredited surgical facility must meet strict national regulations for safety," says Dr. Robert Herbstman, a board-certified ...