Trade Secrets Revealed: How to get the most for your scrap gold and old jewelry. Gold prices have been rising to record highs, so now is a good time to clean out your jewelry box. But before you take your gold jewelry, dental fillings or broken chains to a gold dealer's counter, you should know what they are worth. This is something most dealers don't want you to know. Judy Scheuer, managing partner of Belle Roche Estate Jewelry Buyers of Encinitas, answers questions you may have regarding gold values and reveals some trade secrets. How is the value of used gold jewelry ...

There are some tough calls in the NFL Week 11 schedule, but the player who correctly predicts the most outcomes in Intertops Sportsbook's free NFL Pool Competition will pocket $100. The Chicago Bears' Thursday game against the Miami Dolphins could be one of the most difficult to predict this week. Bookmakers also think the Indianapolis Colts v New England Patriots game could go either way. Intertops Sportsbook, the online sportsbook, which has been popular with American sports fans since it took the very first online wager in1996, has posted odds on all Week 11 NFL ...

Corporate Performance Consultants, Inc. (CPC) and its Founder and President, Ellen Cooperperson, have been selected for a groundbreaking project that will help 8,000 medical doctors and other healthcare providers to improve their interpersonal and communications skills, which are crucial for improved patient outcomes. Improvement in communications among doctors, their colleagues, patients and family members has been demonstrated to increase patient adherence to doctors' recommendations by up to 19 percent. Corporate Performance Consultants' project in this area is a ...

The Initiative evaluated franchise organizations on their percentage of minority owned units, as well as minority representation among senior management. Anago Cleaning Systems ranked in the top 10 of over 400 franchises surveyed Anago's placement on this prestigious listing is a testament to their efforts to reach out to the minority community and recognize the great value they present to the country. Today, minorities account for more than 15% of franchisees across the country, according to the Initiative's report. Anago was founded in 1989 by David Povlitz, who ...

Online Casino www.JackpotCity.com launches Australia's Got Pokies to find Australia's favourite slot game. Just like Australia's Got Talent and Australian Idol, "Australia's Got Pokies" promotion will allow players at JackpotCity Australia to vote for their favourite pokies game. In order to do so they will need to wager 50 credits on it. The game that then receives the most votes (wagers) over the four and a half week November period will be crowned "The most popular pokies game in Australia" for 2010. Terry Maverick, the media spokesperson for www.JackpotCity.com, ...

October, November and December, as we approach the end of the year, tend to be months that give us the blues, whilst January and February, although often colder, because they begin the new calendar offer hope that things will change soon. It is for this reason that many homemakers deciding to make their homes warm, welcoming and protected from the cold and purchase a few new elements to make those changes. The autumn collection offered by Terrys Fabrics this year will inject rich, deep colours to help stave off those winter blues and chills. Though few of us sit in ...

An exhibition charting the rise and fall of dinosaurs is coming to Adelaide and will run throughout next month. Dinosaurs Alive will open at the city's Event and Exhibition Centre on November 20th 2010 and will remain at the venue until January 21st 2011, only closing on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The A$3.5 million display sees the ancient creatures brought to life through the use of animatronics, which is sure to make for an exciting experience for anyone heading to the installation from some of the cheap hotels Adelaide has available. Eight different dinosaurs ...

Opera enthusiasts have the opportunity to see Falstaff - one of Guiseppe Verdi's most famous and enjoyable works - during their stay in the cheap hotels Barcelona has available. The piece, which is a co-production with the Welsh National Opera, is being staged on various dates between December 9th and 29th 2010 at the Gran Teatre del Liceu. "Falstaff is one of Verdi's few forays into comic opera," remarked the organisers. "The leading character, despite his inevitable 'buffo' traits and his grasping, calculating hedonism, possesses a natural dignity and intelligence ...

An exhibition by John Baldessari entitled The Giacometti Variations has gone on show in Milan and features a selection of tall models. Travellers staying in the luxury hotels Milan has to offer can find this unusual and intriguing collection at the Prada Foundation. With its high ceilings, the venue was perfect for housing Baldessari's nine sculptures, which are adorned with different garments depending on when visitors head down to the arts space. The artist remarked: "I've always wanted to do tall paintings and sculptures. I suspect it's because I'm quite tall. "I've ...

Those wishing to register to take part in the Tucson Marathon 2010 are still able to do so, and can still register online if they wish. It is winter in Tucson at the time of the Marathon, with temperatures ranging in the 30s at the start time, heading up to around 65 to 70 Fahrenheit by around 11 am. The marathon course is generally downhill, with the exception of a few small hills located around the point of the 1st and 10th miles, and some rolling hills and inclines located between the 2nd and 5th miles and between the 10th and 13th miles. The marathon begins ...

When is an iPhone not just an iPhone? When it has been 'blinged' up to include 200 year old African Blackwood, Swarovski crystals and an 18-karat gold Apple logo. This $5,000 iPhone (which equates to around GBP3,145) however, isn't the most expensive iPhone around, says iPhone insurance specialists Protectyourbubble. With Christmas fast approaching and iPhones on many a Christmas present wish list, the gadget insurance provider have drawn up a list of some of the most expensive iPhones currently available. If the first iPhone doesn't interest you, then maybe you'll ...

Dr. Mark Pimper, general and family dentist in Longmont, welcomes patients to visit his practice's new innovative website. The creation of the new website allows patients to access valuable information about the office, as well as dental health care topics at any point throughout their busy days. This Longmont comprehensive dentist's new site introduces patients to a wide array of resources and features to benefit their dental health care. No longer do patients have to wait to get questions answered, to make appointments or even learn about their ailments; it is all ...

On October 25, a very large tsunami pounded several of the Mentawai Islands in West Sumatra. An earthquake that struck just south of the small island with a magnitude of 7.2 was the cause. However, there was no warning, and only a few even realized it was coming until the three meter wave was seen coming. Now, as people are recovering in shock, supplies such as food, water, clothing, and items such as the tarp desperately needed. The wave killed at least 300 people, while more than 400 are still missing, and hundreds were seriously injured. Those who are left behind ...

Injury attorneys are sometimes compared to the Knights of the Round Table, who fought for the weak and the underdogs. The explosion of a BP oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico last month looks to provide a worthy jousting match. The catastrophe that apparently killed 11 workers and caused millions of gallons of oil to spill into U.S. coastal waters horrified the world. While responsibility for the tragedy remains a subject of debate, its impact is not. The ultimate costs have been estimated anywhere from $2 billion to $14 billion. Who Has Been Affected by the BP Oil Disaster? To ...

As the winter holiday season approaches, Lake County area police will be stepping up their DUI enforcement efforts throughout the county. If you are going to be out drinking, the best way to ensure that you are not ensnared by these efforts is to take a cab, use a designated driver or make other arrangements to get home. To pull you over for suspected DUI, the police first must have probable cause to do so. In practical terms, this usually happens when the police witness you breaking a traffic law, like speeding or driving well below the speed limit, weaving in and out ...

Many people may be wary of filing for bankruptcy because they have heard that they will lose many of their assets, including their homes and cars. The truth, however, is that many of those filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy will be able to keep most of their personal possessions. Below you will find information on the available bankruptcy exemptions under Ohio law. For more information on how these exemptions will apply to your specific case, contact an experienced bankruptcy attorney. Keeping the House, the Car and Your Retirement Accounts Under Ohio ...

Social Security Administration data shows that Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) applications have more than doubled in the period from 2000 to 2009. There were 2,816,244 applications filed last year. Soaring disability claims in the midst of a plummeting economy has some questioning the legitimacy of claims. Unemployment and the Disabled Worker A recent disability advocate's study reflects that the unemployment rates for people with disabilities reached its highest quarterly rate in the third quarter of 2010. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates ...

New York's tough new law on drunk driving, Leandra's Law, has largely been in effect since December 2009. Leandra's Law increases penalties for offenders who are convicted of DWI with a child in the vehicle, in addition to heightening the requirements for driving after a DWI conviction. Since the law was passed, numerous New York drivers have been arrested and charged with felony DWI. Overview of Leandra's Law Leandra's Law, formally known as the Child Passenger Protection Act, was signed into law by New York Governor David A. Paterson in November 2009. The law ...

South Carolina passed a DNA preservation law two years ago to reduce the chance that evidence could be prematurely destroyed before a criminal defendant's legal appeals had been exhausted. But the strict wording of the law has caused Richland County's coroner to withhold cremation permits due to uncertainty, and he recently expressed worry that he may need to postpone burials. The use of DNA in criminal investigations is a popular feature of television crime shows, and it has had a profound effect on criminal investigations involving murder, assault, sex crimes and other ...

Elder abuse has become a growing problem nationwide. The government estimates that between one and two million Americans over age 65 have been injured or mistreated by caregivers. According to the Illinois Department of Aging, it is estimated that more than 76,000 Illinois residents over the age of 60 are elder abuse victims each year. This November the state closed the Orchard Court Nursing Home for failing to comply with safety regulations. The state may potentially revoke the licenses of six other long-term care facilities. The true scope of nursing home abuse ...

With more than 12,000 miles of sidewalk, 8.4 million residents and 47 million visitors each year, it should come as no surprise that slip-and-fall accidents are as common as pigeons in New York City. The extreme heat in the summer and cold in the winter wreak havoc on the city's sidewalks, creating holes, uneven surfaces, cracks and other hazards that can trip up even the most seasoned New York City pedestrians. In most American cities, the law holds municipalities responsible for maintaining the safety of public sidewalks - and this was the rule for years in New ...

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Perimeter Hotel North near Dunwoody, GA, which is part of Imperial Investments, LLC, recently named Pamela Haney their new Director of Sales. The premier Atlanta Perimeter hotel is pleased to welcome Ms. Haney to their management team. Haney is an experienced professional who has worked in the hospitality industry for the past 4 years with Hampton Inn and the Doubletree Alpharetta properties. Prior to that, she worked for Trammell Crow, a property management company. Haney has 20 years of experience in sales and customer relations. ...

Thistle Marble Arch's treasured head of housekeeping, Barbara Sheridan, is celebrating her new title of Housekeeper of the Year.  Barbara received the honour at the annual industry awards ceremony celebrating operational excellence within hotels; the Hotel Cateys 2010. Also shortlisted in the competition were housekeepers from London's Athenaeum Hotel, London's Park Plaza Riverbank and Manchester's Radisson Blu Hotel at Manchester Airport. Barbara gladly collected the sought-after award at a glamorous ceremony held in central London. Fondly regarded by the entire ...

Superbreak, the short break specialist, has announced the addition of several headline acts to its concerts and events break programme. The company has secured tickets to some of the most popular pop, rock and comedy acts currently touring including Kings of Leon, Bon Jovi and Peter Kay. Recently Superbreak has noticed a surge in demand for its event breaks as its hotel and ticket packages for Take That's Progress Tour went on sale and interest into other live events soared. The Yorkshire based tour operator has responded to current customer demands' for big name acts ...

2entertain has announced the release of Outnumbered series three on DVD. Fresh from its success at the 2009 British Comedy Awards, including the top prize of Best Comedy, the semi-improvised family-based sitcom Outnumbered returns for a third series. Written by Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkins (creators of 'Drop the Dead Donkey') this critically acclaimed comedy puts three young children at the very centre of the story - and allows them to improvise. Series 3 introduces conspiracy theories, sex education, psychotherapy, colonoscopies, astrology and kangaroo saliva ...