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There are many factors in play when apartment hunting as a student: affordability, location, space and now scammers. A state Attorney General issued a scam alert this week in response to a recent uptick in reports of Craigslist apartment scams from consumers. http://bit.ly/20NWUkv

INSANITY workout classes in North Attleboro, MA probably offer the hardest but still a safe and effective workout program on the market. It trains your entire body without the use of gym equipment; INSANITY only uses body weight to act as resistance. Because of the level of intensity of INSANITY workouts, they are highly effective and fast-acting, which helps you maintain motivation throughout the program. http://bit.ly/1o2AZF3

Getting a full body massage is one of the most relaxing experiences out there, especially after a tough week, or a hard workout. A massage is perfect for when you want to take a break before you start another busy week. But did you know that a properly executed massage actually has a number of health benefits? http://bit.ly/1o2AFWK

Tear trough deformities can be challenging to treat with dermal fillers especially when you do not have the basic knowledge and proper training. If you want to add this to your skillset and expand your customer base, enroll in medical aesthetics training in Newton, MA to learn to treat this common facial deformity. Aesthetics Institute of Massachusetts offers the best aesthetics training which will provide you with the knowledge that you need to help patients who are unhappy with the visible shadows under the eyes due to tear trough deformities. Whether due to genetics or a result of aging, this can be treated without surgery by using dermal fillers. By enrolling in medical aesthetics training, you can more easily help those looking for a non-surgical solution. http://bit.ly/1QVlF6k

In an effort to raise awareness and to educate and assist families who have been touched by Alzheimer’s disease, this article will give families and friends some tips to help recognize when it may be time to explore the decision of moving the person with Alzheimer’s or other type of dementia into assisted living with memory care. Here are some tell-tale signs families can look for in order to recognize it may be time for memory care assisted living: Wandering: In later stages of dementia, risks related to wandering become much greater. They can wander even if you just take time to go to the bathroom, and the probability of falls and injuries increases. http://bit.ly/1o2A3k4

A home has long symbolized the American dream. Wrongly, in many opinions. But is a home still worth owning considering the collapse of one of the biggest bubbles in history — residential real estate? Many people say, “Yes.” The housing market continues to mend, although at an unspectacular pace. The latest evidence of an improving housing market is the fractional increase in the nation’s homeownership rate in the last three months of 2015. (The homeownership rate is still down significantly from its peak of 69.2 in the waning months of 2004.) http://bit.ly/1QVleJc

There are many people I know who have chipped teeth or cracked teeth and simply do not do anything about it. Going to school with a lot of hockey players, chipped teeth were a common injury, and were also commonly ignored. What my friends failed to realize at the time were the severe, long-term consequences of failing to face old injuries. Just like a strained ligament, an untreated fracture, or even an old cut that refuses to heal, the condition of chipped or broken teeth worsens over time. A chip in a tooth is merely the tip of the iceberg. Just a small piece of missing enamel can result in structural problems with your tooth, and can lead the way for more chips or cracks in your tooth down the road. http://bit.ly/1o2ztTs

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University researchers participated in a multi-institute project that sequenced the genome of the common bedbug, a blood-sucking insect that has reemerged globally as a hardy pest capable of withstanding most major classes of insecticides. The genome of Cimex lectularius uncovers the genetic underpinning of bedbugs' unique biology and offers new targets for controlling them. Purdue entomologists Ameya Gondhalekar and Michael Scharf contributed to the international effort by annotating the bugs' antioxidant genes, which detoxify the blood they ingest and likely play a role in disarming certain types of insecticides. http://bit.ly/1QVkJyO

Digital printing has greatly improved how direct mail postcards look, making them become a more effective marketing tool. Now, you have more options for customizing the postcards so they meet the basic to specific requirements of your marketing campaign thereby helping you really achieve your realistic goals. http://bit.ly/1o2yQsQ

Should you buy a house or rent? It's one of the most contentious topics among economists and econ writers, and there's still no general agreement. Recently, it was the subject of an online debate between Alex Tabarrok of George Mason University and Timothy B. Lee of Vox. Tabarrok gives reasons why renting is the right financial move, and Lee counters with reasons why buying is smart. http://bit.ly/1o2ybYE

This post is not about picking which Carolina is the best; it is about picking which places within South Carolina are the best. We conducted an analysis to find out just which places in South Carolina were the best. So without further ado, here are the 10 best places in SC: http://bit.ly/1QVjxvc

Well, freshmen, I hope three months was enough for dorm life to make an impression on you – because, naturally, now it’s time to decide whether you want to do it again another whole year. Dorms can be great: your friends can hang out whenever they want, you’re a stone’s throw from the nearest nationally ranked dining hall and — big plus here — bunk beds! It’s like summer camp, but with a guy who smells and always complains about the Math Empo work he isn’t going to do anyway. http://bit.ly/1o2xoGX

It is a natural question, "to rent or buy?" Often it is not an easy decision. There are so many scenarios and moving pieces involved in the answer, and the answer involves more than just money. At the Gardens at Twin Hickory, we came upon some questions and answers that may help. How can we know when it’s best to rent and when it’s best to buy a house or a condo? http://bit.ly/1QViQCh

Going to college is hard. The world around you becomes an unfamiliar living space. The trick is to create at least one space of constant comfort you can return to and the best way to do that is to live in an apartment in Lynchburg, VA. But navigating the search for a college apartment at home can be stressful enough. And apartment hunting in another state can be even worse. Here are some important tips. http://bit.ly/1o2wZEp

Throughout your college years, housing is a topic that will never go away. Each year you may face a move from one place to another, one lease to the next. There are lots of options for housing; though it may not seem this way when spring rolls around. Even after the first year off-campus, housing may be subject to change. Situations evolve, leases expire, roommates leave, necessitating another shift in living arrangements, another season of trudging from open house to open house. Housing is one of those things that has the power to completely bowl you over with its stresses. After all, this is finding a place to live. Here are some pieces of advice to find and select the best place to live off-campus next year. http://bit.ly/1QVfcIr

The registration for the 2016 CrossFit Open has officially begun. Every year, for 5 weeks in February and March CrossFit HQ releases workouts once a week on Thursday and everyone who registered online performs them. We have until Monday to submit a score. For those who are interested in competing or would want to see how they stack up in the gym, region and world, now’s your chance. This is the first step in the Road to The CrossFit Games. If athletes are good enough, or if a gym has 3 males and 3 females good enough, they will enter into The Regionals. For those who do not wish to compete do not have to do so and should be prepared for a great workout. But, for those who do wish to participate, they will be judged and report a score. http://bit.ly/1T5aATy

Commercial style modular buildings in Duxbury, MA are custom-built in a state of the art, environmentally controlled factory setting using only high quality materials and latest technology during construction. With each phase of construction being performed by skilled craftsmen and supervised by factory inspectors, you can be confident that your modular commercial building will meet or exceed all state and federal standards. But there are more benefits to modular commercial buildings. http://bit.ly/1mkat8m

Here comes the snow. Hearthstone is having its mid-winter sales event, which means you can get $400 off any Hearthstone wood burning fireplace insert, wood stove, gas stove or gas insert. Hearthstone wood and gas inserts are on sale now through February 29th. Get $300 off anything Hearthstone. And the Clydesdale Wood Burning Fireplace Insert may be one of the most beautiful wood burning inserts you have ever seen. http://bit.ly/1mkakBU

As news reports about mosquito-borne Zika virus in the U.S. continue to surface, the Professional Pest Management Alliance in collaboration with the National Pest Management Association, prepared an overview and speaking points. BACKGROUND The news of Zika virus, a disease causing pathogen spread to humans through mosquito bites, being found in the U.S. is quickly gaining momentum and receiving national attention from the media as human cases are being confirmed in states across the country, including FL, TX, NY, NJ and more. In addition to the illness associated with the virus, there is great concern about the virus' potential effect in pregnant women as there is mounting evidence of a link to microcephaly, a congenital condition associated with incomplete brain development in infants. http://bit.ly/1PTUBau

If you own and or operate a restaurant in Virginia, Maryland, or DC, a restaurant business insurance policy review with your friends at TriState Business Insurance may be the most important decision you make this week. Our experience reveals that precious few restaurant business owners fully understand the depth of business liability and personal risk that you undertake. Some insurance is required by law. Some may be required by your financial institution. Other insurance coverage considerations are optional and may or may not be right for you. The key is for you to become fully informed so that you make educated decisions about protecting you, your staff, your property, and equipment. Every restaurant business is unique which is why every restaurant business insurance policies that we write throughout VA, MD, DC is customized based on your specific needs and risk tolerance. http://bit.ly/20G0hGL

Generac Power Systems, a leading designer and manufacturer of backup power generators and engine-powered tools, announced the introduction of the HomeLink 6500E, a revolutionary, all-inclusive, residential backup power kit. The new HomeLink 6500E is an affordable, safe, one-of-a-kind backup power solution that integrates an upgradeable transfer switch and a portable generator in one package. The kit enables homeowners to properly prepare for outages, with the ability to back up essential circuits using the portable generator – and easily upgrade to an automatic home backup generator in the future with the HomeLink upgradeable manual transfer switch. http://bit.ly/1PTUnQG

STEP aerobics is unique compared to other forms of aerobic exercise primarily because it involves using an elevated platform in every Group Blast class. However, STEP aerobics can be tailor-fit to your abilities and height because risers can be strategically placed underneath the step. Group Blast classes use STEP aerobics routines for weight loss and cardio health. As you work out with STEP aerobics, you will be actively burning the extra fat stored in your body while you work out. As you do so, you will not only lose weight but you will also get into shape. Your core and glutes will also get worked out and more muscle mass means that you burn more calories at rest. Spending time in STEP aerobics class in Foxboro, MA lets you burn around 450 calories already. http://bit.ly/1PTUhZm

Weightless and wonderful eyelash extensions are one of the most popular aesthetic services in the beauty industry. Adding this service to your skill set through eyelash extension training for beginners gives you an advantage over your competition because you can then offer this great new service to your clients. http://bit.ly/20FZN3v

The rise of online marketing has many small businesses believing that traditional marketing methods, such as using full-color catalogs, are a thing of the past. But, the reality is that a strong marketing campaign should embrace a number of different strategies using different platforms which include online and offline marketing, also known as a print campaign. Part of the problem with offline marketing methods is that many use a half-hearted approach, thinking that they are not going to get the results they need, so they compromise in terms of cost and layout. This can lead to sending out mediocre catalogs which could your business in a poor light. In order to prevent this from occurring, it is best to use the best catalog printing services in Canton, MA when choosing catalogs for your offline marketing. http://bit.ly/1PTU0Wc

Clemson v. South Carolina Is A Rivalry Of Historic Proportions Also known as The Battle of the Palmetto State, the rivalry between the Clemson Tigers and the South Carolina Gamecocks goes way, way back—and the rivalry is not entirely about college football. USC and Clemson have been bitter rivals since the 1880s due to political tensions regarding post-Civil War reconstruction. But today, it’s all about the football. And everyone in South Carolina has chosen a side! http://bit.ly/20FZllB

Today’s manufacturing sector is highly competitive which is why companies are constantly looking for safe and effective ways to increase productivity while minimizing costs. One of the most common problems that manufacturing plants and other industrial facilities face is decreased productivity due to overheating equipment. This is often caused by a lack of proper ventilation or poor air circulation. This is why portable air conditioners in Auburn, MA are being used for strategic cooling in order to prevent these scenarios from occurring. Even with an efficient, large-capacity HVAC system or even when it is cold outside, there may still be some areas that are subject to high ambient temperatures. This is precisely where exhaustless portable air conditioner come in. http://bit.ly/1PTTK9D

Power washing in Worcester, MA is often part of home maintenance. While power washing is great for cleaning all types of surfaces or materials around a home, this is a maintenance service that should also be done on the roof. Your home’s roof covers a large area and is constantly exposed to the external elements which can cause mildew or moss growth. Many homeowners do not put power washing roofs at the top of their “to-do” list. But there are several important reasons why it should be. With just one power wash, the days of an unsightly roof will be over. Often on the shady side of the home, moss, dirt or mildew can develop, causing the roof to lose its beautiful appearance. After power washing the roof, the shingles and gutter system will look new again. Having an attractive roof will also increase the value of the overall property. http://bit.ly/20FY9Pm

Modular home construction is the process of building an aesthetically pleasing and high quality home in modules for assembly on-site. Because the modules are all prefabricated in a controlled factory that is not threatened by the harsh weather, external elements, and thieves, the process will never be delayed and may finish in advance, if not on time. The nature of factory building makes the modular homes in Windsor, VA faster to build. So when there is a need for speed, modular home construction can be your best bet. There are inspectors inside the factory so you are guaranteed that the modules are being checked for their quality as they are built. Once the modules are assembled at your chosen permanent site, the newly custom-built home will again undergo series of inspections in order to assure you that you will be living in a home that passes standard building regulations, not just to your unique requirements. http://bit.ly/20FWyc9

For the seventh consecutive year, Pierce & Mandell, P.C. was proud to be part of the Yankee Dental Congress, held January 28th through January 30th at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Yankee Dental Congress is a trade show and convention that draws thousands of dental professionals each year. Pierce & Mandell attorneys William M. Mandell, Michael C. Fee, Hannah Schindler Spinelli and Karen Rabinovici met with dental professionals who were interested in legal advice on all dental law and ethics, including dental practice transitions and sales, associate buy-ins, leases, employment and service agreements, and staff employment issues. http://bit.ly/20FWlWo

This post is not about picking which Carolina is the best; it is about picking which places within South Carolina are the best. We conducted an analysis to find out just which places in South Carolina were the best. So without further ado, here are the 10 best places in SC: http://bit.ly/1PTRyio