"Currently the number of multifamily markets in the 'Sell Phase" is twenty-three, according to Eugene E. Vollucci, Director of CRES. The number of multi-family markets in the "Buy Phase" is twenty-five. Mr. Vollucci said, "strong demographics-based tenant demand, years of underdevelopment, declining vacancies, rising rents, and plenty of available loans could lead to strong apartment investment markets". Employment is a major factor to the growth of all metropolitan areas. Among the 49 metropolitan areas with a Census 2000 population of ...

Farella Braun + Martel announces that Partner Jeffrey M. Fisher has been named among the Daily Journal's "Top 75 Intellectual Property Litigators" in the state for 2012. The Daily Journal recognized Fisher, along with Farella Partner James Morando, for leading a team of Farella lawyers to obtain a significant series of wins for Volterra Semiconductor Corporation in a patent dispute involving five patents relating to flip chip switching regulators. Following a three-week trial in 2011, a federal jury handed down a unanimous verdict in Volterra's favor affirming ...

Dr. Rodney Schmelzer, craniofacial surgeon, is now a partner at Plastic Surgery Associates in Salt Lake City, Utah. He returns from the Phoenix, AZ area to continue his highly-specialized pediatric care and surgical services in Salt Lake, and serving the Provo, Ogden and Logan areas as well. Even more important, this craniofacial surgeon's skills and experience are balanced by a kid-focused approach to working with his young patients and a passion for making a difference. Dr Schmelzer says, "When the parents, or child, smile and tell you that you changed their child's ...

For over twenty years National Park Service (NPS) personnel and commercial river guides have joined together on Co-operative Resource trips in Grand Canyon National Park. These trips began as volunteer opportunities for river guides to give back to the valuable natural resources of the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon, and a way for guides to interact with and get to know the NPS employees that actively manage the resources. According to Mark Pillar of Arizona River Runners, the long-time Colorado River outfitter began participating in Co-operative Resource trips in ...

BOKO Botanicals and The Sampler are teaming up to host a one-of-a-kind vintage collectibles tag sale on Saturday, April 28th in support of Hudson resident Eric Shanaberger's quest to win the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Man & Woman of the year. The majority of items for sale are from the private collection of BOKO Botanicals owner, Jackie Boesinger. "I've had a lifelong passion for anything related to sewing -- from old buttons and fabric to vintage patterns and trims" said Boesinger. "I am ready to let other collectors find a few treasures ...

Hydro-BioMimetic Skin Repair Complex to Be Displayed for First Time in USA at Stand 1556-CB, Javits Center, June 19-21, 2012 Frederick, MD Jeanne O'Connell MD announced today that her Medical Aesthetic Skin Repair Complex, 3 Sisters Restorasis, will be presented in the American market for the first time at the upcoming HBA Splash Cosmetic Industry trade show in New York City. "We introduced 3 Sisters Restorasis in October 2011 at Cosmoprof Hong Kong and were gratified with the response the line received from international distributors", said Dr. O'Connell. ...

Back up camera system company Rear View Safety, which produces and retails a range of equipment for both industrial and commercial use, is announcing its participation in the upcoming WasteExpo 2012, to be held in Las Vegas April 30-May 3, 2012. Available via its website, located at http://www.RearViewSafety.com, the commercial backup camera system manufacturer will be participating as one of the expo's 550 exhibiting companies. Visitors to the WasteExpo 2012 are encouraged to find Rear View Safety at booth #13312 from May 1-3, the duration of the exhibition period. "We're ...

The demand for energy and power increases exponentially daily thus putting more strain on the environment. This means that more coal and conventional methods of energy needs to be produced to supply the growing demand of energy. Alternative methods of energy are available at a very low cost to most, if not every, South African. Solar panels, solar water heaters, heat pumps and more can be installed to any home or business to aid in the 'green' movement and in the same time release some of the stress on the environment. This is the aim of zasolar.co.za. By providing information ...

Contemporary artist John Baker exhibits his latest work this month at New York's Lumen Gallery. Baker is known for his collage paintings, which combine the color, creativity and texture of past works with contemporary elements. The exhibition, entitled "Recent Experiments and Large Collage Paintings", will open April 25 at Lumen Gallery, 221 East 60th Street, New York. Baker's collage paintings are like visual choruses in which there is a richness of texture, gesture, color and emotional meaning that no one voice could achieve. In another sense, his collage ...

The Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation (www.myASDF.org), a national organization that provides direct support for families living with autism, partners with the Oakland University Center for Autism Research, Education and Support (OUCARES) every year to offer financial assistance for its Pee Wee Summer Day Camp for children three to five years old. The Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation scholarship donation of $2,000 helped OUCARES enable parents of newly diagnosed children to attend the OUCARES camp. Although the physical, mental, emotional, social, and financial ...

Austin-based organic pest control brand Wondercide is now entering its peak season. Mild winters across the country have created the perfect breeding ground for early insect infestations, bringing the growing concern of chemical impact on humans, pets and food into even sharper focus. Now more than ever, greater concern surrounds the use of chemical pesticides, which can cause more health problems than they seek to prevent. Wondercide is dedicated to making natural solutions for pets, people and property as well as educating consumers about toxic, chemical pesticides. ...

Topper's Pizza is pleased to announce that it has teamed up with SickKids Foundation in support of children's health. The newly established partnership falls under the company's corporate social responsibility program, said Keith Toppazzini, president and chief operating officer of Topper's Franchise Company Inc., owner of the Topper's Pizza brand. "We're proud to select SickKids Foundation as our corporate charity," said Toppazzini, noting that SickKids helped more than 100,000 Ontario-based patients in 2010 alone. "As a family-run business with strong ...

2012 may well go down as the official "Year of the Mom," with motherhood taking center stage in the bright - and sometimes glaring - spotlight of the media. But at the International Mothers Hall of Fame (IMHOF) the message is clear: Every day should be Mother's Day! For 45-years the IMHOF, a non-profit organization founded by Texas businessman Doug Stroud, has worked to promote the positive messages of motherhood. Since its inception, more than 250,000 women have been inducted into its Hall of Fame by people who love them. This year the International Mothers ...

Muskegon, Michigan, April 23, 2012 - The West Michigan Symphony will perform three thrilling works inspired by visual artists on its June 1 and 2 Masterworks program, "Pictures at an Exhibition," as the orchestra joins in the celebration of the 100th birthday of the Muskegon Museum of Art. The "Pictures at an Exhibition" performances will feature: • Hector Berlioz, Overture to "Benvenuto Cellini" • Kenji Bunch, Symphony No. 1: "Lichtenstein Triptych" • Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky/Maurice Ravel, "Pictures at an Exhibition" More ...

Actian Corporation today announced it has signed a strategic partner agreement with Malaysia's leading ICT systems integrator and solutions provider Sarawak Information Systems (SAINS) to deliver high performance analytics and actionable BI for government entities, and multinational corporations in South East Asia. SAINS will now offer the world's fastest and most affordable analytical database Vectorwise, and enable customers to take action on big data with Action Apps. SAINS is a wholly owned, Malaysian State Government company and has strategically developed a presence ...

"Drive and text. Are you next?" If this message strikes an emotional cord, you are probably one of several million Americans who have been impacted by a driver's decision to text and drive. According to a 2011 study conducted by the National Safety Council, 1.2 million auto accidents each year involve a driver using a cell phone and over 200,000 of them can be directly related to texting. Baue Funeral Homes, Crematory and Cemetery of St. Charles, is leading a charge to raise awareness and help curb this growing epidemic. Missouri is one of 44 states that have ...

The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce has announced that TriMark Solutions, along with 8 other Triangle-based businesses, will receive the Steady Growth and Profitability Award during the 28th annual Pinnacle Business Awards event on Tuesday, May 22. Held in conjunction with National Small Business Week, the luncheon and awards ceremony will take place from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Raleigh Convention Center. The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce will be presenting awards to some of the Triangle's most successful business executives at this prestigious event. Both ...

Truth in Aging, a leading anti-aging and beauty site, discovered that Nelson Honey, produces the bee venom active used by Heaven, the bee venom face mask said to be favored by the British Royals. The New Zealand company behind Royal Nectar actually makes the combo of manuka honey and bee venom that it then exports to Europe, where it is used by Heaven in its mask. Bee venom, also known as apitoxin, contains at least 18 active substances and is made up mainly of peptides. The venom acts as a strong anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. Manuka honey, another key ingredient, ...

Deals Magazine announces the update of its app for Android that allows subscribers to utilize all of the website's features, directly on their Android phone. With this update, subscribers can search for and purchase deals, track, manage and redeem their vouchers. Similar updates are planned for the Deals Magazine iPhone app. "The Android app improvements open up a whole new playing field when users have the opportunity to find and purchase a deal while they are shopping," said Gemma Piscotti, Director of Operations and Marketing. "They can purchase deals ...

Copernicus Group IRB (CGIRB), a leading independent institutional review board, will have two representatives on the program committee for a May 15 symposium sponsored by DIA and the Duke Clinical Research Institute, the company has announced. CGIRB Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer Bill Van Nostrand and Quality Management Director Yvonne Higgins are collaborating with fellow committee members to create a program aimed at addressing the challenges involved in conducting global clinical trials including levels of protection and the diversity of regulations, ...

Low fat snack producer Mr. Wheat is promoting its line of 16-calorie Crispy Wheats as nutritious, all-natural foods for health-conscious eaters and dieters alike. Available at http://www.MrWheat.com, the low calorie snacks can be purchased online or through Mr. Wheat's growing network of supermarkets, health food stores, and other retailers in the Greater New York area. "Mr. Wheat's low fat snacks are ideal for people trying to lose weight or maintain healthy lifestyles because our products guarantee that you never have to go hungry. Developed from natural, whole-grain ...

Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI, announces the publication of its new article Advances in Network Switches. This article is available as a free download on the company's Website, http://www.electrostandards.com/images/user/File/white%20papers/NetworkSwitches_5154-01e.pdf. The article features clear-cut tables that show at a glance the basic determinants of copper and fiber optic network switches. The article covers the topic of flexibility in switch controls with easy to follow explanations and product photos. Redundancy in network switches is explained ...

Robert "Mac" Gately, CEO of Alpha Helix, a Las Vegas-based enterprise dedicated to the creation and delivery of world-class innovative performance products, announced today that fitness icon Jay Cutler will be a co-owner and serve on the company's board of directors. Alpha Helix's initial line of performance products, focused on maximizing muscle development and workout potential, will hit store shelves nationwide in June. "Alpha Helix is going to redefine existing classifications in sports nutrition," said Gately. "We are combining ingredients ...

Most of us are concerned about the environment. However, it is not easy to balance daily with being environmentally conscious. I am a specialist in testing of electric and hybrid vehicles and I know that buying an e-car is NOT the same as buying a petrol or diesel car. I realised that most people still haven't got experience to ask the right questions that would enable them to determine what would be the right e-car for them. Therefore I've just published the world's first "Electric & Hybrid Vehicle, Complete & Independent Buyer's Guide" which gives ...

Guest Presenter Chris Nicholas, Language Technologies, Inc. and ReadSmart LLC, will present broad-ranging research demonstrating that subtle changes to word spacing, text size, and line endings substantially improve reading comprehension during a webinar hosted by User Centric. The complimentary webinar, "Reading between the Words: Strategies for Improving the Readability of Printed Text," on April 25 will introduce the benefits of ReadSmart, a unique technology that has a big impact on the user experience. Backed by over 40 years of research from cognitive ...