Fordham Real Estate Institute Adds Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Finance
NEW YORK/ MARCH 18, 2019 (STL.News) The landscape of commercial real estate finance is ever-changing. The ability to properly analyze markets, evaluate income-producing properties, assess financing options, calculate investment returns, and ultimately make informed real estate investment decisions is integral to industry professionals. To help these professionals refine skills in finance and investment, the … Continue reading Fordham Real Estate Institute Adds Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Finance
Attic Construction Boasts 6 Years of Excellence
SAN DIEGO, CA (STL.News) – Joe and Yahav, founders of Attic Construction, consider themselves to be much more than your friendly neighborhood attic insulation installation business. When asked, “What makes Attic Construction special? What should people know about Attic Construction?”, their answer is simple, yet confident: “We’re good at keeping customers happy.” -Yahav The origins of … Continue reading Attic Construction Boasts 6 Years of Excellence
Evolve Social Dubbed ‘Secret Ingredient’ for Brokers and Advisors with Engel & Völkers in Florida
NAPLES, FLA./ MARCH 18, 2019 (STL.News) Engel & Völkers Florida is pleased to announce it’s progress with Evolve Social, an artificial intelligence powered digital listing advertising solution launched in partnership with Adfenix in Q4 2018. Evolve Social is quickly becoming the secret ingredient to further increasing digital property marketing campaign reach for clients. Engel … Continue reading Evolve Social Dubbed ‘Secret Ingredient’ for Brokers and Advisors with Engel & Völkers in Florida
Leader in Monthly and Vacation Rentals Integrates with American Snowbird Network
FAIRHOPE, ALA./ MARCH 18, 2019 (STL.News) The Snowbird Company, has partnered to integrate MonthlyRentalsByOwner.com, a product of sister-company Clearle Rental Niches, into it’s core ‘American Snowbird Network’ of websites. The Snowbird Company’s Founder and President, Sean Beckham said that “a huge increase in inquiries from non-Snowbird monthly vacationers through our system, was the reason … Continue reading Leader in Monthly and Vacation Rentals Integrates with American Snowbird Network
Las Vegas Realtor Terri Gamboa Shares Home-Selling Secrets
LAS VEGAS/ MARCH 18, 2019 (STL.News) The Realty One Group team leader has seen many people go it alone and sell their home without a Realtor, and explains why using a real estate professional can save them more than just a headache. Homeowners across the nation can often relate when asking themselves if they … Continue reading Las Vegas Realtor Terri Gamboa Shares Home-Selling Secrets
US Coast Guard News: Coast Guard medevacs mariner near Islamorada
KEY WEST, FL (STL.News) – The Coast Guard medevaced a 66-year-old woman who sustained a back injury after falling aboard the 26-foot research vessel, Irgo, Sunday approximately two miles south of Islamorada. Coast Guard Sector Key West watchstanders received a medevac request via VHF radio channel 16 from the Irgo crew at approximately 3:30 p.m. … Continue reading US Coast Guard News: Coast Guard medevacs mariner near Islamorada
US Coast Guard News: Coast Guard responds to vessel taking taking on water off Kings Point, N.Y.
NEW YORK (STL.News) – The Coast Guard rescued a man from a vessel taking on water near Kings Point, New York, Saturday morning. At approximately 6:50 a.m., Coast Guard Sector New York command center received notification that a 56-foot recreational boat was taking on water with one person aboard. Sector New York watchstanders issued an … Continue reading US Coast Guard News: Coast Guard responds to vessel taking taking on water off Kings Point, N.Y.
Spcial Olympics News: New Zealand Special Olympics Athletes Solidarity Amid Grief at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (STL.News) – In the wake of the deadly shootings on Friday at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, athletes from Special Olympics New Zealand and Special Olympics UAE, along with leaders of Special Olympics, gathered today at the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi in a show of compassion and unity. … Continue reading Spcial Olympics News: New Zealand Special Olympics Athletes Solidarity Amid Grief at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
World News: Virgin Founder, Sir Richard Branson Proposes Strategy to Tackle Climate Change
LONDON (STL.News) – Sir Richard Branson has shared his vision for a Clean Energy Dividend which he hopes will tackle climate change. Writing in his blog today, amid scenes of climate change marches around the world, he states his belief that there will be an opportunity to create millions of jobs whilst also driving down … Continue reading World News: Virgin Founder, Sir Richard Branson Proposes Strategy to Tackle Climate Change
Entertainment News: Comscore Announces Official Worldwide Box Office Results for Weekend of March 17, 2019
Comscore is the Trusted Industry Partner of Film Exhibitors and Distributors Across the Globe LOS ANGELES, CA (STL.News) – Comscore today announced the official worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of March 17, 2019, as compiled by the company’s theatrical measurement services. As the trusted industry partner for real-time box office reporting, Comscore … Continue reading Entertainment News: Comscore Announces Official Worldwide Box Office Results for Weekend of March 17, 2019
National Guard News: Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers Deploying to Poland
ANNVILLE, PA (STL.News) – Yesterday, approximately 500 Pennsylvania National Guard (PNG) members assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, participated in send-off ceremonies in Milton as they prepare to mobilize this spring for deployment to Poland as part of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence mission. Governor Tom Wolf and Adjutant General Tony Carrelli thanked … Continue reading National Guard News: Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers Deploying to Poland
Entertainment News: Superstars Lionel Richie, Shania Twain, Snoop Dogg, More Appear at Keep Memory Alive’s 23rd Annual Power of Love® Gala
Spectacular Night of Philanthropy Raised Funds for Cleveland Clinic Nevada LAS VEGAS, NV (STL.News) – Keep Memory Alive’s 23rd annual Power of Love® gala at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, March 16 brought top artists and cultural icons Shania Twain, Snoop Dogg, Anthony Anderson, NE-YO, Anthony Mackie, Miguel, Leona Lewis, Bernie Williams, John O’Hurley, … Continue reading Entertainment News: Superstars Lionel Richie, Shania Twain, Snoop Dogg, More Appear at Keep Memory Alive’s 23rd Annual Power of Love® Gala
NAACP News: NAACP publishes “We Must Override This Veto!”
BALTIMORE, MD (STL.News) – The NAACP released the following statement: On 2-26-2019, the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of H. J. Res 46, a resolution to reject and nullify President Donald Trump’s declaration of an emergency so he could shift as much as $6.7 billion of previously appropriated monies away from their intended … Continue reading NAACP News: NAACP publishes “We Must Override This Veto!”
USTR News: USTR Requests First-Ever Consultations Under the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS)
Washington, DC (STL.News) – The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Friday requested the first ever consultations with the Republic of Korea under the chapter on Competition-Related Matters (Chapter 16) of the United States-Republic of Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS). Through these consultations, the United States will attempt to resolve concerns regarding procedures in … Continue reading USTR News: USTR Requests First-Ever Consultations Under the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS)
FEMA News: FEMA Awards $1.66 Million in Public Assistance Grants
Tallahassee, FL (STL.News) – FEMA has approved $1,659,907 to the state of Florida to assist 16 eligible applicants with reimbursement for eligible costs of emergency response and protective measures, as well as temporary facilities, for Hurricane Michael under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program. The following projects have been obligated by FEMA to the Florida Division of … Continue reading FEMA News: FEMA Awards $1.66 Million in Public Assistance Grants
FEMA News: Disaster Recovery Center Transitioning to Community Recovery Center
TALLAHASSEE, FL (STL.News) – The State/FEMA disaster recovery center in Panama City will close at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16. At 9 a.m. Monday, March 18, a Community Recovery Center will open in the same location, the Bay County Public Library. The purpose of the Community Recovery Center is to encourage and support a localized, community-based … Continue reading FEMA News: Disaster Recovery Center Transitioning to Community Recovery Center
Arizona News: Trade With Mexico, Canada On The Rise
PHOENIX, AZ (STL.News) – According to new data released by the United States Census Bureau, Arizona’s bilateral trade with its North American trading partners jumped in 2018 — reversing a downward trend of recent years. Trade with Mexico increased 7.7 percent from 2017 to 2018 to a total of $16.7 billion while trade with Canada … Continue reading Arizona News: Trade With Mexico, Canada On The Rise
U.S. Marshals Service News: Marshals and Springfield Police Department Arrest Vermont Fugitive, Kyle Michael Stevens
Burlington, VT (STL.News) – The U.S. Marshals Service and the Springfield Police Department arrested a fugitive who had an active Vermont arrest warrant, dating back to December 2018. Kyle Michael Stevens, 29, of Springfield, Vermont was arrested on March 12, 2019 when approached by Deputy U.S. Marshals and the Springfield Police Department. On February 26, … Continue reading U.S. Marshals Service News: Marshals and Springfield Police Department Arrest Vermont Fugitive, Kyle Michael Stevens
US Customs and Border Protection News: Nogales BP Agents Stop Smuggling Attempt
TUCSON, AZ (STL.News) – Nogales Border Patrol agents arrested two U.S. citizens attempting to smuggle two Mexican nationals through the Interstate 19 immigration checkpoint Wednesday. Agents working in the primary lanes referred the driver of a Mitsubishi sedan for additional immigration inspection. After questioning, agents determined the two rear seat passengers, a Mexican national male … Continue reading US Customs and Border Protection News: Nogales BP Agents Stop Smuggling Attempt
US Customs and Border Patrol News: Douglas CBP Officers Intercept Marijuana Load
TUCSON, AZ (STL.News) – US Customs and Border Protection officers at the Raul Hector Castro Port of Entry in Douglas prevented an Arizona man from smuggling 157 pounds of marijuana into the United States Wednesday. Officers referred a 20-year-old man for further inspection of his Saturn SUV after a CBP narcotics detection canine alerted to … Continue reading US Customs and Border Patrol News: Douglas CBP Officers Intercept Marijuana Load
Border Patrol News: Del Rio Sector Border Patrol Agents Arrest Sex Offender-Mexican National Previously Deported
DEL RIO, TX (STL.News) – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Rocksprings Station arrested a convicted sex offender in Rocksprings, Thursday. On Mar. 14, Rocksprings agents arrested a 26-year-old Mexican national after he illegally entered the United States. Records checks revealed he has an extensive criminal history, including a conviction in Seattle in 2011 … Continue reading Border Patrol News: Del Rio Sector Border Patrol Agents Arrest Sex Offender-Mexican National Previously Deported
US Customs and Border Patrol News: Yuma Border Patrol Apprehends Narcotics Smugglers with USMC Assistance
YUMA, AZ (STL.News) – Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended a group of illegal aliens who were trafficking bundles of marijuana in eastern Yuma County Tuesday. Wellton Station Border Patrol agents apprehended six Mexican nationals and four Honduran nationals Tuesday night as they attempted to smuggle bundles of marijuana through the desert east of Dateland, … Continue reading US Customs and Border Patrol News: Yuma Border Patrol Apprehends Narcotics Smugglers with USMC Assistance
US CUstoms and Border Patrol News: BP Rescues Illegal Aliens from Freezing Conditions
TUCSON, AZ (STL.News) – Border Patrol agents, assisted by Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office (SCCSO), Department of Public Safety (DPS) and an Air and Marine Operation (AMO) aircrew, rescued five illegal aliens in distress on a snow-capped mountain south of Tucson, Thursday morning. Rescue efforts began late Wednesday after Tucson Sector Border Patrol received a … Continue reading US CUstoms and Border Patrol News: BP Rescues Illegal Aliens from Freezing Conditions
US Customs and Border Protection News: Hard Drug Smugglers Intercepted by CBP Officers at Port of San Luis
TUCSON, AZ (STL.News) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a San Luis, Sonora, Mexico, man and Phoenix woman Wednesday for separate alleged attempts to smuggle 58 pounds of methamphetamine and heroin through the Port of San Luis. Officers referred a 39-year-old Mexican national for additional inspection of his Chevy sedan as he attempted … Continue reading US Customs and Border Protection News: Hard Drug Smugglers Intercepted by CBP Officers at Port of San Luis
US Department of Labor News: DOL provides national health emergency dislocated worker grant to combat opioid crisis in Washington
WASHINGTON, DC (STL.News) – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an opioid-crisis Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) of $886,860 to the Washington State Department of Employment Security to provide disaster relief jobs and employment services to eligible individuals in five Washington counties impacted by the health and economic effects of widespread opioid use, addiction, and … Continue reading US Department of Labor News: DOL provides national health emergency dislocated worker grant to combat opioid crisis in Washington
HUD News: Hud approves plan to support to support southern Georgia counties in their recovery from 2017 disasters
$38 million in federal recovery funds to rebuild damaged homes, businesses and infrastructure WASHINGTON (STL.News) – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced its approval of the State of Georgia’s disaster action plan, which will invest $38 million to support the state in its recovery from the effects of deadly tornados … Continue reading HUD News: Hud approves plan to support to support southern Georgia counties in their recovery from 2017 disasters
United States Mint News: New Appointee, Dean J. Kotlowski, Joins Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON (STL.News) – The United States Mint Friday announced the appointment of Dr. Dean J. Kotlowski to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC), as the member specially qualified by virtue of his education, training, or experience in American history. Dr. Kotlowski is a specialist in twentieth-century U.S. political and policy history. He fills the vacancy … Continue reading United States Mint News: New Appointee, Dean J. Kotlowski, Joins Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee
OCC News: Agencies Adopt Interim Final Rule to Facilitate Transfers of Legacy Swaps
WASHINGTON (STL.News) – Five federal agencies today acted to ensure that qualifying swaps may be transferred from a United Kingdom (UK) entity to an affiliate in the European Union (EU) or the United States without triggering new margin requirements. The action is in response to the possibility of a non-negotiated withdrawal of the UK from … Continue reading OCC News: Agencies Adopt Interim Final Rule to Facilitate Transfers of Legacy Swaps
EPA News: EPA Bans Consumer Sales of Methylene Chloride Paint Removers, Protecting Public
WASHINGTON (STL.News) – Friday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule to prohibit the manufacture (including import), processing, and distribution of methylene chloride in all paint removers for consumer use. EPA has taken this action because of the acute fatalities that have resulted from exposure to the chemical. “After analyzing the health … Continue reading EPA News: EPA Bans Consumer Sales of Methylene Chloride Paint Removers, Protecting Public
U.S. Department of Education Finds ESEA Restriction on Religious Organizations Unconstitutional, Will No Longer Enforce
WASHINGTON (STL.News) – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced March 11, 2019, at the Council for American Private Education (CAPE) State Directors Annual Meeting that the Department will no longer enforce a restriction barring religious organizations from serving as contract providers of equitable services solely due to their religious affiliation. The U.S. Department of … Continue reading U.S. Department of Education Finds ESEA Restriction on Religious Organizations Unconstitutional, Will No Longer Enforce