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1 BR Coop for Sale @ Station Square in Forest Hills Gardens!!!
Jun 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 28 28 recommendations | email to a friend
Privacy and convenience are featured in this lovely Forest Hills Gardens Coop for sale. Offered for sale by George & Abigail Herrera of the Queens Home Team @ Keller Williams Realty Landmark II. T...
11th Annual RELAY FOR LIFE of Middle Village
Jun 11, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 125 125 recommendations | email to a friend
The American Cancer Society's RELAY FOR LIFE is a unique celebration of life in honor and in memory of those whose lives have been touched by cancer.  Relay for Life involves teams of people who ta...
This Month in Queens Real Estate: June 2013
Jun 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 120 120 recommendations | email to a friend
June 2013 Queens Market Update The recovery of the Queens housing market now appears to be well under way. While demand is still high even with credit conditions constraining buyers...
Is your sexual harassment policy effective?
Jun 06, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 101 101 recommendations | email to a friend
In our politically correct and litigious world, employers need to establish strong and specific policies regarding sexual harassment.  Not only is this behavior against the law but if a sexual har...
NY Estate Probate Attorney talks about Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Jun 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 97 97 recommendations | email to a friend
If you are an executor of an estate or an administrator of a trust, you are considered a fiduciary.  In either position you are required by law to ethically fulfill your fiduciary duties which are...
Business Owners Beware - Part 2
Jun 03, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 102 102 recommendations | email to a friend
Are you protecting your business? A column by John Rafferty – WATCH GUARD 24/7 Employee testing & more… Each year millions of businesses fail; 50% of small businesses fail in the first year and 95...
Business Owners Beware
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Are you protecting your business? A column by John Rafferty – WATCH GUARD 24/7 It might be your employees... Each year millions of businesses fail; 50% of small businesses fail in the first year a...
NY Personal Injury Lawyers: The Importance of Treating Clients like Family
May 31, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 101 101 recommendations | email to a friend
Our Family Serving Yours for Over 60 Years When you suffer a serious injury, there is nothing more comforting than having caring family members at your side. Their support is part of the reco...
Brooklyn New York Divorce Attorney talks about NY Divorce Law Overhaul
May 31, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 92 92 recommendations | email to a friend
If you are looking for a shock and a laugh today, take a peek at . You’ll find a list of some of the silly, strange and/or outdated laws that are still technically in place in New York and New J...
Warning: Your social media policies may get you in trouble with the NLRB
May 31, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 102 102 recommendations | email to a friend
As social media becomes the norm in everyday life, federal regulators are getting touchy about employers creating policies that limit what employees can say online. In the past, employers ha...

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Creative recipes featuring healthy foods provide vitamin D when sunshine is scarce
When days are short and sunshine is scarce, it’s only natural to feel a little out of sorts. The sun is the body’s chief source of vitamin D, and for many Americans, clouds and cold temperatures can lead to deficiencies. Fortunately, there are other sources that provide this important vitamin – some of which come in a d...
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Tips for making moving day easier
(BPT) - Planning out a big move across town requires a bit of organization. Enlisting the help of friends and family, packing all of the belongings carefully into containers and once moved, finding homes for everything - the to-do list can go on and on. Using your truck will make the move much easier, as you shuttle be...
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Giving back to family caregivers: Tips to help those who sacrifice for others
(BPT) - No one knows exactly what life will bring, but we all know that there will be joys and there will be challenges. Sometimes, life gives you a combination – as millions of average Americans who are family caregivers can attest. Providing dedicated care to a loved one is a generous way to live one’s life, but it ca...
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Is your career fit for the summer?
(BPT) - Summer isn’t just the time to get your body in shape; it’s a good time to get your career in shape as well. Just as we evaluate the condition of our bodies each year before donning our shorts and bathing suits, we should make a habit of assessing our careers. After all, you are the CEO of your career, the one wh...
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Reinvent dinner in just minutes with common pantry staples
Busy families face the dinnertime challenge every day. Not only do they need to find a nutritious meal the entire family will enjoy, but they need to do so in a limited amount of time. With a few tricks, it’s easy to get out of the dinner rut and score big with tasty, wholesome meals that use pantry staples in creative ...
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Six simple steps to financial success
(BPT) - After watching the stock market soar to record highs over the first four months of the year, many investors are wondering if they should make changes to their investment portfolios. Perhaps - but not because of what the stock market has done. Investment decisions based on short-term market moves are often short-...
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DIY or DI-don't? When to do it yourself, when to hire a pro
(BPT) - When it comes to home improvement, homeowners aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty; 64 percent who plan to make improvements this year say they will do it themselves, according to an American Express Consumer Spending and Saving Report . But not all home decorating or renovating projects are suitable for the ...
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Tips for the perfect summer evening in
(BPT) - For many, Memorial Day is the official start to summer - and its flurry of travel and outdoor activity. Sometimes, after a long week at work or a vacation road trip, all you want to do is unwind in the comfort of your own home.  What’s better than dressing down in those yoga pants, kicking back and reveling in ...
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Study finds productivity leak when screen privacy is compromised [Infographic]
Often overlooked by today's mobile workforce is the importance of safeguarding confidential data from prying eyes. A recent study conducted by the Ponemon Institute, commissioned by 3M, the maker of privacy filters for computers and mobile devices, reveals that employees are 50 percent less productive when they feel their visual privacy on their computer or mobile device screen is at risk. Based on this finding, lost productivity due to employee visual privacy concerns is potentially costing...
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Curb appeal tips to transform your home
(BPT) - Sprucing up your home’s curb appeal brings new energy and life, not only to your property, but also to the entire neighborhood. It creates a welcoming and appealing environment, while also making it a better candidate for resale, if that’s in your near future. Curb appeal improvements can range from giving your...
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Go-big upgrades that can help a lingering home sell at last
(BPT) - Everyone knows spring and summer are the best months in which to sell a home. If your house has lingered on the market, you may be eager to find ways to freshen its appeal for potential buyers. Perhaps you’re even ready to go big and invest in upgrades that will improve the home’s value, curb appeal and interior...
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Dining outdoors? Tips for keeping food safe and delicious
(BPT) - Al fresco dining is one of the great pleasures of warm weather. Whether you’re hosting a neighborhood barbecue or an intimate dinner party on your deck, outdoor dining is a great way to savor good food, company and the great outdoors. To ensure your meals are safe and enjoyable, it’s important to know how to pre...
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