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Century 21 Real Estate Presents “The Path Home”

preferredgroup — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:01:45 +0000

Welcome to your interactive journey through the helpful and knowledgeable world of Century 21 Real Estate. Its a place where experience and expertise intersect with your real estate goals and dreams. Experience the Gold Standard along every step of your personal path home. Whether your a first time buyer or a seasoned veteran, its comforting to know that CENTURY 21 has been helping home buyers and sellers achieve their real estate dreams for over 30 years.

Century 21 Real Estate LLC, the franchisor of the world’s largest real estate sales organization, unveiled its first ever Super Bowl commercial. The in-game 30-second commercial will air during the third quarter of Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, 2012. In addition, CENTURY 21 Real Estate is a broadcast sponsor of the 3:30 – 4:00 pm block of the pre-game show on NBC.
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Multiple Listing Service Cincinnati

preferredgroup — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:07:28 +0000

4 beds 4.2 baths Carol Harris Comey & Shepherd Realtors Mariemont www2.comey.com charris.comey.com
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A Guide For Voice Over Artists On Voice Over Training

preferredgroup — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:12:00 +0000

A voice actor actually works harder than a Hollywood superstar. It is quite tough for a voice actor to put feelings and emotions to what he is reading, all the while knowing that he’s not seen on screen. He must jump into the skin of the character and pump life into the dialogues. This is where voice over training comes into play.

Voice over artists are able to master the craft of voice acting and find good employment in this field by undergoing voice over training. Thousands of animated TV shows, cartoons, radio advertisements, web shows and movies are made on a regular basis. Take note that about 20 to 30 characters make up the cast of a single movie or TV show. The opportunities for a voice talent basically abound internationally.

Basic skills required to join a voice over training course

Diction is one of the most important tools of the trade. Perfect enunciation is demanded from the student, hence, it is necessary for him to go to speech classes to perfect his diction. Every voice over actor has two roles to fulfill – “lending voice” and “acting.” So, fantastic diction is not enough to begin voice over training – the student must also enroll in an acting course prior to joining the voice over course.

What’s taught in a voiceover training program

The student learns how to evaluate and interpret commercial copy for announcer and real-person roles. Interpreting narrative copy, as well as technical copy, are learned as well. The course teaches the student how to efficiently coordinate mind, mouth and voice so that he can sound true to his character. Taking direction is also learned by the student.

A great voice actor training program makes students read, record, play back, listen, and then do it all over again until they get it right. Students learn tactics such as inflection, timing and articulation. They perform warm-ups and vocal exercises as well. They understand how to preserve their vocal health. When students are already half-way into the voice over training course, they become skilled at using and adjusting pitch, tone, volume and delivery speed to meet the needs of various types of jobs.

Once a student completes the training, he learns how to market his skills, tap proper contacts, and land voice over work. Instructors of the voice over course also assist them in creating a voice over demo, which would become part of their portfolio. An opportunity to experience working in a real studio is offered in a solid voice over training course for students. They also learn what the do’s and don’ts are whenever they are behind the microphone or in a sound booth.

Choosing a voice over training program

There are two aspects to voice training. Students who are interested in selling must opt for a commercial voice over course. Commercial voice talents are used for selling. Several of the areas that require this type of voice overs are radio ads, TV advertisements, phone and other media features. The voice over course also addresses selling skills because all commercial voice overs sell a product or a service. This course does not cover acting skills. If a student is interested in showbiz, then he should opt for dubbing and a movie or TV voice over course. Such courses require lip-synching, and so the voice over actor has to learn acting skillsets too.

To conclude, all the world’s a stage and we must play a part. So, if you want to play your part as a voice actor, enroll for a reputed voice actor training course and learn how to raise your voice.

Voice Over Training Guide For Voiceover Actors

preferredgroup — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:15:12 +0000

A voice actor actually works harder than a Hollywood superstar. It’s real tough for him to convey feelings and emotions while reading, fully knowing that he will not be seen on the screen. The voice actor must be able to empathize with the character that he portrays and make sure that he breathes life into the script. It is in this realm where voice over training is necessary.

Voice over training aids voice actors learn the craft and find gainful employment in a growing area. Thousands of animated TV shows, cartoons, radio advertisements, web shows and movies are made on a regular basis. Take note that about 20 to 30 characters make up the cast of a single movie or TV show. There are worldwide opportunities galore for a voice actor.

Basic skills needed to join a voice over training course

Diction is one of the most vital tools of the trade. The student must have perfect enunciation and for that reason must attend speech classes to get his diction properly. A voice talent would always have two roles to perform – the “acting,” and the “lending voice.” So, perfect diction is not enough to begin voice over training – the student must also enroll in an acting course before joining the voice over course.

What does a voiceover training program teach?

Analyzing and interpreting commercial copy for announcer and real-person roles are learned by the student. Interpreting narrative copy, as well as technical copy, are learned as well. Students learn how to coordinate the mind, mouth and voice effectively, so that they may be able to sound really true to the personality they are playing. The student also learns how to take direction.

A great voice actor training program makes students read, record, play back, listen, and then do it repeatedly until they get it right. Students learn tactics such as inflection, timing and articulation. They perform warm-ups and vocal exercises as well. They figure out how to maintain their vocal fitness. When students are already half-way into the voice over training program, they become skilled at using and adjusting pitch, tone, volume and delivery speed to cater to numerous types of jobs.

After the main training is over, students learn how to promote their skills, tap the appropriate contacts, and get voice over work. The course instructors also help them produce a voice over demo for their portfolio. An opportunity to experience working in a real studio is offered in a solid voice over training course for students. They also learn what the do’s and don’ts are whenever they are behind the microphone or in a sound booth.

Selecting a voice over training program

There are two facets to voice training. A commercial voice over course must be chosen by students who are interested in selling. Commercial voice talents are employed for selling. Some of the areas that require this type of voice overs are radio ads, TV advertisements, phone and other media features. The voice over course also covers selling skills because all commercial voice overs sell a product or a service. This program does not cover acting skills. If a student is fascinated in showbiz, then he should opt for dubbing and a movie or TV voice over course. Lip-synching is needed by such courses, hence, the voice over talent also needs to master acting skills.

To conclude, all the world’s a stage and we must play a part. So if you would like to be a voice actor, and you want to learn how to improve your voice, better enroll in a reputable voice actor training course.

Where should I invest my money tips mutual funds stocks?

preferredgroup — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:07:28 +0000

Question by Vboy303: Where should I invest my money tips mutual funds stocks?
Okay, So I’ve got about $ 9000 that’s been sitting in my Starone.org credit union earning 5%. Well I’ve just finished reading the Wealthy Barber , Richest Man in Babylon & Dave Ramsey books. They all seem to say I should open a Mutual Fund with a good portfolio manager. Can someone tell me where I can start researching this. Better yet. Can someone just list a few examples of Mutual funds I can throw some of the money in now while I research things as I go?

Any other suggestions welcome. But I’m getting tired of researching things on my own right now only getting more lost.
These are all Fantastic answers so far. keep ‘em coming. Maybe I don’t know any better but I was hoping If someone can be a little more specific as to what they are investing in right now. And to which Mutual Fund group and with which company. I appreciate everything so far. You are all gentlemen and scholars.

Best answer:

Answer by Uncle Leo
Start with a lifecycle or target date fund. These are mutual funds where the fund management company does the work of allocating your money into a diversified portfolio of assets. Each such fund has a “target year,” which is the year investors in the fund plan to retire. The fund is invested in a way that will hopefully provide a good long term return by that year. You pick a fund with a target year around the time you hope to retire. For example, if you are 35 now and plan to retire in about 30 years, pick a fund with a target year of 2035 (these funds usually have target years in multiples of 5, like 2030, 2035, 2040, etc.).

Vanguard is a low cost mutual fund management company and calls these funds “Target Retirement” funds. Fidelity is another mutual fund management company, probably not quite as inexpensive as Vanguard, but still a pretty good deal for these types of funds. Fidelity calls them “Freedom Funds.”

For more information about lifecycle and target date funds, see the webpage listed below.

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Irene McCann’s success story at Coldwell Banker Real Estate

preferredgroup — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:16:25 +0000

Irene McCann – Her desire to work with a company that provides the educational resources, support, and technology to become a world-class agent, turned her attention to Coldwell Banker . – View Irene’s Story
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Q&A: Does Fischer Homes in Cincinnati, OH. build quality homes?

preferredgroup — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:09:05 +0000

Question by cw: Does Fischer Homes in Cincinnati, OH. build quality homes?

Best answer:

Answer by rdd1952
Talk to a Realtor. Most of them know the builders in an area and can tell you who the better ones are. If you plan to buy a new construction home from a builder, you definitely need a Realtor to work for you. Do not deal directly with the agent on duty in the model home. They work for the builder and their job is to get the builder the most money possible for the home. They may tell you that they want to help you but their legal duty is to the builder, not you. All they would be doing for you is filling out paperwork, not helping you make an informed decision and negotiating a better eal for you.

Also, do not be fooled into using the builders lender in order to get upgrades and closing costs unless you have shopped the rate first to see if it is competitive. Most often, their rates are extremely high and you are actually paying for the closing costs and upgrades with a rate that is .5% or more higher than what you could have gotten from a traditional lender.

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Regent Bank: FDIC Scam Alert on KOKI 01/18/11

preferredgroup — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:05:54 +0000

Sean Kouplen of Regent Bank discusses recent scam alerts from the FDIC on KOKI Fox 23 Tulsa

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Davis A. Dunaway Named Augusta Region’s Top Young Professional to Watch

preferredgroup — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:05:13 +0000

Augusta, GA (PRWEB) June 7, 2010

The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Augusta Magazine, has named Davis A. Dunaway (http://hullbarrett.com/attorneys/ddunaway.html ) one of Augusta Region?s Top Ten in Ten: Young Professionals to Watch. The program highlights 10 rising professionals, ages 25 to 35, who have emerged and demonstrated their commitment to their profession and the community. Numerous applications were received and reviewed by a panel of business leaders in the Augusta area. Each recipient is featured in the June/July 2010 issue of Augusta Magazine, receives a submitted nomination for Georgia Trend Magazine’s 2010 top 40 under 40 and will be recognized and honored by Mayor Deke Copenhaver at the chamber’s Member Economic Luncheon on June 17 at the Augusta Marriott hotel.

Augusta region’s Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch:

Caroline Ashe, Realtor at Blanchard & Calhoun Real Estate
Kristina Baggott, Director of Marketing at Comcast
Rebecca Best, Director of Marketing, SME & Co. CPAs
Helen Trotter Caldwell, Deposit Development Office at Georgia Bank & Trust
Al Dallas, Client Relations Manager at RBW Logistics
Davis Dunaway, Member at Hull Barrett PC
Dr. Audra Ford, Staff Family Physician at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center
Melissa Furman, Assistant Dean of Outcomes at Augusta State University’s Hull College of Business
Lynnsey Gardner, Anchorwoman for WRDW-TV
Rebekah Henry, Executive Director of Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art

Davis is the youngest member at Hull Barrett, PC and has a general civil litigation practice, with an emphasis in real estate and construction litigation and insurance defense. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 2000 and earned his J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2003. Davis is past president and currently serves on the board of directors for the Young Lawyers of Augusta. He also serves on the board for the Augusta Sports Council and Easter Seals of East Georgia.

Hull Barrett, PC is a full service law firm with 28 attorneys (http://hullbarrett.com/attorneys/index.html) firm wide. The firm is engaged in a general civil practice providing a broad range of legal services with an emphasis on general litigation, trials and appeals; securities and corporate law; mergers, acquisitions and public offerings; local government law and eminent domain actions; health care; computer and technology law; internet ventures; trademark and copyright law; taxation; public finance; commercial real estate; construction law and disputes; employment law; banking law; insurance law; trusts, estate planning and probate; First Amendment and media law and environmental matters. Hull Barrett represents a broad client base of major corporations, small businesses, professional entities, financial and lending institutions, local governments, public authorities, public utilities, railroad companies, insurance companies, health care institutions and individuals.

Hull Barrett (http://www.primerus.com/firms/hull_barrett.htm) is also a member of the International Society of Primerus Law Firms (http://www.primerus.com/about.htm). Primerus is an international alliance of top-rated, independent, small and mid-sized law firms that have earned the right to display the Primerus seal of quality (http://www.primerus.com/six_pillars.htm). As one of the most respected law firm alliances, Primerus currently has 150 member firms in nearly 110 cities in the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Mexico, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, and is expanding around the globe. With over 2,000 lawyers in the alliance, Primerus members, collectively, offer the breadth of expertise and jurisdictional coverage that only the world?s largest law firms can offer to clients.

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