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Slow Price Increases, Moderate Foreclosure Declines Reported in Latest Statistics
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 – 04:59:56 -0500 EST | Comments Off

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — According to ForeclosureWarehouse, the Making Home Affordable Program created by the Obama Administration as a way to help struggling homeowners save their homes from foreclosure has had mixed results. After two years of declining prices and increasing foreclosure rates, the program may have helped reduce the numbers but it has failed large numbers of homeowners who were eligible for the program. Wells Fargo and Bank of America had enrolled only 6 to 4 percent, respectively, of their eligible borrowers.

Can Pallets Save The Planet?
Tue, 22 Sep 2009 – 13:21:13 -0500 EST | Comments Off

VINELAND, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With more than 16 billion tons of cargo moving across the country each year, greening up a supply chain can have a significant impact on the environment. What’s on the bottom of every supply chain? Pallets. Each year in the U.S. alone, more than 1 billion pallets help move goods across the country. ‘That’s a lot of opportunities to eco-up the supply chain,’ says Michael Smith, C.O.O. of PALNET, a nationwide supplier of shipping pallets and logistics management.

Foreclosure Listings Data Bank Lists Homes 20 to 40 Percent Below Market Value
Tue, 22 Sep 2009 – 11:19:47 -0500 EST | Comments Off

MIAMI, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The number of foreclosures for sale remained near record levels for the month of August according to real estate industry reports. Prices continue to drop on foreclosure listings as market levels remain at record lows. ‘Whether people are seeking to buy or sell, now is the time to take action,’ Alex Rolim, real estate investment advisor for ForeclosureDataBank, says.

Obama is ‘Chocolate Jesus’ According to Los Angeles City Official
Tue, 22 Sep 2009 – 10:23:36 -0500 EST | Comments Off

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Glenn Beck is promoting citizen journalism, busting ACORN for advising a prostitute with housing. Patrick Duff and Craig Rubin are hoping for the same type of government action by exposing what they feel is government corruption. Rubin and Duff are both religious leaders that provide medical marijuana in the City of Los Angeles.

Hazmat Training Comes to Los Angeles
Tue, 22 Sep 2009 – 07:57:46 -0500 EST | Comments Off

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — When workers handle hazardous waste or ship hazardous materials, training is not just a good idea, it’s the law. According to the Department of Toxic Substances Control, workers who handle hazardous waste must be trained annually, and the federal DOT requires that workers involved in the shipment of hazardous materials be trained at least every three years. Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present the mandatory training in Los Angeles on October 13 – 15 at the Hilton Garden Inn.

Del Mar DataTrac adds Mortgage Lending Expert Mark Todd as DMD Product Line Manager
Tue, 22 Sep 2009 – 04:29:04 -0500 EST | Comments Off

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Del Mar DataTrac (DMD), the leading provider of affordable loan automation solutions for mortgage lenders, banks and credit unions, has tapped mortgage lending veteran Mark Todd as a DMD Product Line Manager. Todd has more than 18 years’ mortgage lending management experience, including nearly a decade at the C-level. For more than five years he was co-owner and COO of a mortgage lender producing in excess of $2 billion annually.

9th Annual Norton Wine and Bluegrass Festival October 3rd and 4th, 2009
Tue, 22 Sep 2009 – 01:01:10 -0500 EST | Comments Off

MIDDLEBURG, Va. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Visit Chrysalis Vineyards (Middleburg, Virginia) in the midst of harvest and experience their hottest festival of the year. Enjoy bluegrass pickings throughout the weekend with Jackass Flats (former Virginia State Bluegrass Champs), Hickory Ridge, and Lisa Kay Howard; meet artisans, craft and food vendors; take a hay ride vineyard tour; and enjoy a special 9-wine tasting with commemorative take home glasses – and more!

Groundbreaking Bio Jet Fuel Agreement Announced
Mon, 21 Sep 2009 – 15:30:12 -0500 EST | Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — BioJet Corporation (formerly JatrophaBioJet) and E85 LLC jointly announced today that they have executed a Bio-SPK forward contract for the sale by BioJet and the purchase by E85 of 4 million barrels of aviation bio jet fuel. ‘Bio-SPK’ is now the proper aviation industry term for bio jet fuel and the fuel delivered under this contract will meet ASTM International specifications. Other than quantity, the terms of the contract were undisclosed.

The 10 Major Mistakes Job Hunters Make, and How You Can Avoid Them
Mon, 21 Sep 2009 – 14:37:35 -0500 EST | Comments Off

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With the highest unemployment in more than 20 years, over 35 million people are now circulating resumes. But many haven’t looked for jobs in some time and are falling victim to 10 common mistakes. According to Bob Gerberg Jr, the CEO of ITS, many talented and marketable people are simply doing the wrong things and could easily adjust their approach to get more interviews and offers.

ACANA Endorses NBAA Publication of Best Practices for Air Charter Brokering
Mon, 21 Sep 2009 – 14:03:49 -0500 EST | Comments Off

BOSTON, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Air Charter Association of North America (ACANA) has formally endorsed the recent National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) publication: NBAA Best Practices for Air Charter Brokering. This publication provides confirmation that the NBAA recognizes the value that brokers bring to the business aviation community ACANA wishes to acknowledge this industry milestone and stands behind the movement for setting high standards for the brokering community.

Small Business Transaction Expert Speaks October 2 at Georgia Association of Business Brokers Conference
Mon, 21 Sep 2009 – 11:38:50 -0500 EST | Comments Off

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The difference between profit and loss can sometimes boil down to understanding the balance sheets, tax codes and accounting. Nationally known expert Monty Walker will lead seminars in understanding business financial statements and transaction tax code at the Georgia Association of Business Brokers state-wide Fall Conference on October 2, 2009 in Atlanta.

Foreclosure Homes are More than Affordable for Potential Home Buyers Today
Mon, 21 Sep 2009 – 10:46:35 -0500 EST | Comments Off

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Good news for people who want to buy properties across the nation: ForeclosureRepos has new statistics posted online that give an average price of single family homes, condos, and even duplex or triplex properties. These figures are based on an average sale of foreclosures across the nation.

Unified Communications Market Revenue to Top $87 Billion Over Five Years, says Insight Research Corp.
Mon, 21 Sep 2009 – 09:53:11 -0500 EST | Comments Off

BOONTON, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The enterprise market for unified communications (UC) is expected to generate nearly 87-billion in revenue worldwide over the next five years, according to a new market research study from The Insight Research Corporation. UC provides a solution that knits together the various access options currently being used to reach an individual including the conventional telephone network, Voice over IP (VoIP) calling, email, fax, instant messaging (IM) and conferencing using wireless and wireline media.

Good Deal for Buyers: Foreclosure Home Prices Still Dropping in Several States
Mon, 21 Sep 2009 – 09:38:43 -0500 EST | Comments Off

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — According to ForeclosureDataOnline, many states are still seeing a drop in foreclosure housing prices despite improvements in many parts of the United States. These statistics suggest investors and home buyers might want to hold out just a bit longer when buying foreclosure property in some states.