On the Move: Everything you need to know about relocating - Kansas City Star

By CLINT BRISCOE

www.Kudzu.com

It is not the move that causes the problems for most. It is being able to physically move the day after that usually presents the biggest challenge.

Hiring a professional moving company is the safest, easiest way to get items from point A to point B and avoid headaches and a terrible backache in the process. But consider these points when choosing a company to move your belongings:

Meet Face-to-Face

Do not accept moving estimates over the phone. In order to give an accurate estimate, the mover should survey all items being moved, including what is in the attic, basement, garage or shed. During the in-person meetings, try to determine which company is the best fit. If a moving company is pushy, confrontational, careless or slow in the bidding process, they will probably be worse during the move.

Weight Watchers

It is not polite to talk about weight, but it is a very important issue when moving. For a move between states, also known as an interstate move, professionals typically use the distance of the move and the total weight of the items being shipped to create an estimate. Although not as common, some movers will base their estimate on the amount of truck space required for the pieces being shipped. Estimates for local, or intrastate, moves are usually based on an hourly rate or the number of movers needed for the job. To easily compare estimates, be sure they all use the same variables.

Surprise!

There are three main types of moving estimates, and it is important to understand each so there are no surprises when the final bill arrives. A binding estimate guarantees a fixed price for the move, but additional costs can be incurred if extra services are requested or required. A "not-to-exceed" estimate ensures the customer will pay no more than the binding estimate, but they could pay less if the move is completed for a lower cost. Non-binding estimates, on the other hand, are not guaranteed. The final cost of the move will be determined once the contents are loaded and weighed, meaning the customer could pay more than they originally planned.

You Break, You Buy?

Homeowners should protect themselves and their possessions by ensuring the company handling their move is adequately insured. Professional moving companies will have varying replacement or reimbursement policies. Some may pay for the replacement cost of the item, while others may reimburse for the total value of the damaged item.

Storage Capacity

If space is a problem in the new home, a storage unit is always an option. Storage units come in a variety of types, sizes and prices. When choosing a unit, think about how long it will be needed, how often it will need to be accessed and whether or not the contents are sensitive to cold or heat. These factors and features will all affect the price.

Worth the Cost

Whether moving across town or across the country, relocating can be expensive. According to the American Moving and Storage Association, the average cost of an interstate move is $4,300, and the average cost of an intrastate move is $2,300.

When hiring a mover, make sure they are certified by the AMSA, and if the move is across state lines, the company will also need to be registered with the United States Department of Transportation's Federal Carrier Safety Administration.

Clint Briscoe writes for www.Kudzu.com, a site that helps homeowners plan projects, solve problems and find highly rated contractors. Get more home advice like this at www.Kudzu.com.

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Hiring a Moving Company is it Necessary? - Associated Content

I think this is the most basic question that comes in the mind of people, who are planning to move or transfer his belongings from one place to another. The belonging can be anything from residential house to
�professional offices. And the answer comes after genuine suggestion or after concerning lot many perspectives.

Moving companies are those companies which helps us to move our house and offices without any hassles. They are the professional who commit their job properly and let us move us to a better prospect. Off-course we too can move ourselves, but it need lot of effort, planning, hiring of heavy vehicles like van and truck and still the work will take time. The moving of offices and houses will not only take time, but will lack the quality and professionalism as we will end up losing many products and stuff, during the transfer. Thus we should hire a moving company for a better move.

The article never force to its reader that he/she should hire moving company because we know that while answering this question we take into consideration, factors like time, distance, money, difficulty and complexities. For instance if you are moving in the same city within an area of 5 mile than hiring a moving company is not at all required, but when moving out of city than one need to think for the moving companies. Apart from these all the following are the most basic questions that need your deep thought and consideration.

What's the quantity of stuff?

In general truck agencies charges different rate and the sizes of hiring the truck depends upon your bedroom sizes. Here is the list of sample truck size and the number of rooms, so that the house owner gets a rough idea about the moving truck.

"� 26' truck will easily move stuff from 4+ bedrooms

"� 24' truck will easily move stuff from 3-4 bedrooms

"� 17' truck will easily move stuff from 2-3 bedrooms

"� 14' truck will easily move stuff from 1-2 bedrooms

"� 10' truck will easily move stuff from apartments

Distance Too Matter a Lot

The more the distance you are moving more the cost you may attract. The cost includes charges of the moving vehicles, fuel or gas used in the vehicle, up and down charges of the truck. When you hire a truck for one side, it is quite obvious that you will be charged higher price. If you are looking for genuine rates, the best way to know the idle rates of moving house or moving company is to look for distance calculator or fuel calculators that are available on different websites.

After deciding on these two issues you can look for different companies who provide the services. Look for the quote from them and hire the service that best suits you on quality and affordability factors.

Methew Gilcrist is working with http://movemystuff.com.au In The Australia. He advises cunsumers throught his articles on removal things related issues as He is an expert Removalists advisor. To know more about Moving House, removals, removalists melbourne, removal melbourne.

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Rumor: Apple Moving from Samsung to TSMC for A6 Chips - PC Magazine

• June 27, 2011 03:20pm EST

Apple could be dumping Samsung in favor of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) for the production of its next-generation A6 processors for iPhones, iPads, and other mobile devices, according to a Merrill Lynch analyst.

The rumored move away from Samsung, with which Apple is engaged in texta highly charged intellectual property battle over alleged design similarities between Apple's products and Samsung's Galaxy S smartphones and tablets, would happened in 2012, according Merrill Lynch semiconductor analyst Dan Heyler, the Chinese-language Commercial Times reported late last week.

Samsung currently manufactures Apple's A5 processors on a foundry basis. A rumored move by Apple from Samsung to TSMC for 40-nanomenter, ARM-based chips didn't pan out.

Instead, Apple stuck with its old foundry partner for the A5, which Samsung manufactures using its 45-nm process.

But now Apple plans to make the move to TSMC in earnest for another foundry-based contract to make 28-nm A6 chips, reports Ars Technica, citing Heyler and "numerous sources inside the semiconductor industry."

The site also reported that there was a "remote possibility" that Apple could tap Intel for manufacture of its A6 processors on Intel's upcoming 22-nm, TriGate process technology, if the leading maker of x86-based chips can accommodate the A6's ARM-based architecture.

If TSMC does pick up Apple's business, it won't represent much of a bump to the Taiwanese foundry's existing sales of tablet-optimized chips, according to Heyler. If TSMC gets all of Apple's orders for tablet processors in 2012, it would only account for about 2 percent of the foundry's overall annual sales, the analyst told the Commercial Times.

TSMC's non-tablet chip production is projected to represent about 3 percent of the company's revenue in 2011 and 4 percent in 2012, the paper quoted Heyler as saying.

Apple did not respond to PCMag request for comment.

For the top stories in tech, follow us on Twitter at @PCMag.

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David Hendricks: Company with global outlook moving to SA - San Antonio Express

GreenStar Products Inc. wants to light the world.

The Boerne-based company that is moving its headquarters and U.S. manufacturing facility to San Antonio as one of CPS Energy's ?new energy economy? partners is truly international.

GreenStar dates to a meeting in Milan, Italy, in July 2009 where the founders met. It's in the second phase of investment, and money is coming from places like Venezuela and Mexico. The company has divided the world into four markets ? the United States/Canada, Latin America, India and Europe ? and plans to sell to nearly every corner of the globe. It already manufactures in India as well.

The company was founded after a meeting in Milan between Boerne businessman Paul Duran (now GreenStar CEO and president) and Chuck Chakravarty, (now GreenStar's chief operating officer) a native of India who was living in Poland at the time.

The company basically combines technologies from Philips Lumileds Lighting Co. of California and Texas Instruments Inc. of Dallas with its own patents to manufacture two basic product lines: indoor and outdoor lights.

In agreeing to move its headquarters to San Antonio from Boerne, GreenStar initially will make at least 25,000 LED (light-emitting diode) streetlights in San Antonio for the city's streets.

The LED streetlights use 60 percent less energy than standard sodium lights. That energy savings can rise to 80 percent when a microprocessor is added that can dim or brighten the lights based on traffic and ambient light sensors. The lights are designed to last 12 to 15 years, cutting maintenance costs.

The sensors, which can detect colors, and microprocessors in the lights can communicate with other streetlights, like networks. The lights therefore eventually could be used for commercial security and law enforcement purposes, Chakravarty said. Remotely operated cameras could be plugged into USB outlets on light poles.

Its indoor lighting products are for warehouses, factories and parking garages.

The current GreenStar staff of 17 people in Boerne will move later this year to its new headquarters and plant at Alamo Downs Business Park in Northwest San Antonio, increasing its staff initially to more than 30. The company will be hiring sales personnel and electrical and test technicians.

After the company was founded by Duran and Chakravarty, the second round of investors included the Venezuelan family of Gabriel Senior, now chief financial officer and vice president for business development.

Other individual investors are Jos� Antonio Fern�ndez, chairman of Monterrey-based FEMSA, Mexico's largest beverage company, and Ra�l Rodr�guez Barocio, a former managing director of the North American Development Bank and now a University of the Incarnate Word professor.

More investment rounds will be needed as the company grows and more production plants are started, Senior said. At some point, the company could go public with a stock offering.

?The whole world of lighting will have to change,? Senior said. ?LEDs will become mainstream.? Nations, both developed and developing, will be attracted to LED lighting because it can reduce the need for new power plants, Chakravarty said.

?Goodbye, Thomas Edison,? added Rod Gray, GreenStar executive vice president for sales and marketing. ?Hello, LED.?

dhendricks@express-news.net

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The U-Haul Company of North Indiana and South Cook County Expands U-Haul Self ... - MarketWatch (press release)

MARKHAM, Ill., June 21, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The U-Haul Company of North Indiana and South Cook County today announced that it has expanded the U-Haul network of self-storage locations with its purchase of Simply Self Storage, located at 16643 Kedzie Avenue in Markham, Illinois. The new U-Haul Moving and Storage of Markham features more than 700 self-storage units, of which 470 are climate controlled. The facility also features eight office suites for lease. U-Haul Moving and Storage of Markham is a two-story storage structure that also features outdoor, drive-up storage and boat/RV storage.

U-Haul Moving and Storage of Markham showcases 24-hour security with electronically controlled access, state-of-the-art digital video surveillance, your lock/your key, both climate- and nonclimate-controlled storage rooms, FREE use of storage carts, no deposit or administration fees, a convenient credit-card payment plan and available low-cost Safestor Protection to help safeguard customers' personal possessions.

"We are excited to be expanding our presence in Markham and look forward to continuing our long-standing relationships with local communities throughout Illinois," stated Craig Wilson, president, U-Haul Company of North Indiana and South Cook County.

"Also, by expanding U-Haul self-storage operations, we will be better equipped to meet our customers' current and future needs. Families needing the finest in moving services now will have increased convenience and a shorter distance to travel when moving and storing their goods, which not only will make their move easier but also will have the positive effect of reducing the amount of carbon emissions released into the atmosphere," Wilson said.

U-Haul Moving and Storage of Markham will be selling a wide variety of environmentally friendly packing supplies: boxes made out of recyclable materials, 100 percent biodegradable packing peanuts and moving pads made from recycled denim. Also on site will be a Take a Box/Leave a Box display, which allows customers or anyone in the community to leave moving boxes or unwanted electronics boxes for another customer to reuse for free, instead of throwing them away or recycling them.

Customers who rent a U-Haul moving van or trailer for a one-way move can receive one month of free storage before or after their move.

Customers can rent storage from more than 1,100 U-Haul owned storage facilities across the United States and Canada by calling their neighborhood U-Haul center, visiting uhaul.com or contacting the U-Haul national reservation system, at 1-800-GO-UHAUL.

About U-Haul

Since 1945, U-Haul has been the choice for the do-it-yourself mover, with a network of more than 16,300 locations in all 50 States and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul customers' patronage has enabled the Company to maintain the largest rental fleet in the do-it-yourself moving industry with approximately 104,000 trucks, 80,000 trailers and 36,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers more than 406,000 rooms and 36 million square feet of storage space at nearly 1,100 owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the consumer's number one choice as the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. The Company supplies alternative-fuel for vehicles and backyard barbecues as one of the nation's largest retailers of propane.

U-Haul was founded by a Navy veteran who grew up during the Great Depression. Tires and gas were still rationed or in short supply during the late 1940s when U-Haul began serving U.S. customers. Today, that background is central to the U-Haul Sustainability Program: "Serving the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Our commitment to reduce, reuse and recycle includes fuel-efficient moving vans, neighborhood proximity, moving box reuse, moving pads made from discarded material and packing peanuts that are 100% biodegradable. Learn more about these facts and others at uhaul.com/sustainability.

Contact:Joanne FriedAshleigh WagnerU-Haul Public Relations(602) 263-6194publicrelations@uhaul.com

SOURCE U-Haul

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Camelback Moving Projects a 50% Sales Increase for First Two Quarters and ... - Marketwire (press release)

SOURCE: Camelback Moving, Inc.

PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - Jun 22, 2011) - Camelback Moving, Inc., a private company, has had a 49% sales increase in the first two quarters of 2011 and a projection of over $3 million in total sales this year, also resulting in fourteen new hires, two additional trucks, and its re-location to a large warehouse-storage facility in Phoenix.

"We will achieve the biggest sales year and growth rate since we've been in business. The acquisition of our 20,000 square foot storage facility this year to broaden our storage services, our new hires of four administrative and 10 movers, two new trucks and our sales are increasing every month, even our interstate business significantly increased. We know we are very fortunate to have this big of a growth rate when other transportation companies are struggling to stay open," said Chad Olsen, president of Camelback Moving, Inc.

Olsen started the company six and half years ago on January 1, 2005 by assisting friends and family moving with his truck. Through referrals it evolved into a part-time business. He raised the ethical standards in the moving industry and his reputation grew. With dominating internet marketing and through referrals the company has catapulted into a leading private moving company. Olsen's philosophy is to treat the customer as he would want to be treated. For more information on Camelback Moving, Inc., please visit the website at www.camelbackmoving.com or call (602) 564-6683.

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What to know about hiring a mover - Detroit Free Press

Hiring a professional moving company is the safest, easiest way to get items from point A to point B and avoid headaches. But consider these points when choosing a company to move your belongings:

Meet face-to-face

Do not accept moving estimates over the phone. In order to give an accurate estimate, the mover should survey all items being moved, including what is in the attic, basement, garage or shed.

Weight watchers

For a move between states, also known as an interstate move, professionals typically use the distance of the move and the total weight of the items being shipped to create an estimate. Although not as common, some movers will base their estimate on the amount of truck space required for the pieces being shipped.

Estimates for local, or intrastate, moves are usually based on an hourly rate or the number of movers needed.

You break, you buy?

Homeowners should protect themselves and their possessions by ensuring the company handling their move is adequately insured.

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Paris Flea Market Expands With U-Haul Rentals on Site - PR Newswire (press release)

KENTWOOD, La., June 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnny and Karen Jones, owners of Paris Flea Market, located at 502 3rd St., recently added U-Haul truck and trailer rentals to the flea market they have been operating since 2011.

(Logo: �http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090622/LA34860LOGO-b)

Click here to download the photo accompanying this press release.

Families needing the finest in moving services now will have increased convenience and a shorter distance to travel when moving, which not only will make their move easier but also will have the positive effect of reducing the amount of carbon emissions released into the atmosphere. U-Haul partnering with business owners across North America to increase convenience for customers while helping our environment is just one of the programs that support U-Haul Company's Corporate Sustainability initiatives.

Paris Flea Market can now offer its customers a variety of moving equipment and supplies designed specifically for moving household furnishings, including moving vans, open trailers, closed trailers, furniture pads, appliance dollies, furniture dollies, tow dollies and auto transports. Paris Flea Market also will offer sales items to protect their customers' belongings and make moving easier, such as heavy-duty boxes, which are made of up to 90 percent recycled content and are available in a variety of sizes.

"We wanted to offer the much-needed service to our local area and to generate more revenue for our company," the Joneses said.

"U-Haul is proud to be partnering with a quality independent business such as Paris Flea Market," exclaimed Patrick Allen, president, U-Haul Company of Southern Louisiana. "Johnny and Karen are a great example of the type of successful business relationship U-Haul has established in order to build and maintain a strong network of more than 15,000 independent dealers across North America."

For more information, or to rent your moving equipment today, call 985-229-0299. Business hours of operation are: Seven days a week 9 a.m. ? 6 p.m.

About U-Haul

Since 1945, U-Haul has been the choice for the do-it-yourself mover, with a network of more than 16,300 locations in all 50 States and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul customers' patronage has enabled the Company to maintain the largest rental fleet in the do-it-yourself moving industry with approximately 104,000 trucks, 80,000 trailers and 36,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers more than 406,000 rooms and 36 million square feet of storage space at nearly 1,100 owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the consumer's number one choice as the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. The Company supplies alternative-fuel for vehicles and backyard barbecues as one of the nation's largest retailers of propane.

U-Haul was founded by a Navy veteran who grew up during the Great Depression. Tires and gas were still rationed or in short supply during the late 1940s when U-Haul began serving U.S. customers. Today, that background is central to the U-Haul Sustainability Program: "Serving the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." �Our commitment to reduce, reuse and recycle includes fuel-efficient moving vans, neighborhood proximity, moving box reuse, moving pads made from discarded material and packing peanuts that are 100% biodegradable. �Learn more about these facts and others at uhaul.com/sustainability.

Contact:
Joanne Fried
Kelie Hale
U-Haul Public Relations
(602) 263-6194
(602) 263-6772 fax

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Paris Flea Market Expands With U-Haul Rentals on Site - PR Newswire (press release)

KENTWOOD, La., June 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnny and Karen Jones, owners of Paris Flea Market, located at 502 3rd St., recently added U-Haul truck and trailer rentals to the flea market they have been operating since 2011.

(Logo: �http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090622/LA34860LOGO-b)

Click here to download the photo accompanying this press release.

Families needing the finest in moving services now will have increased convenience and a shorter distance to travel when moving, which not only will make their move easier but also will have the positive effect of reducing the amount of carbon emissions released into the atmosphere. U-Haul partnering with business owners across North America to increase convenience for customers while helping our environment is just one of the programs that support U-Haul Company's Corporate Sustainability initiatives.

Paris Flea Market can now offer its customers a variety of moving equipment and supplies designed specifically for moving household furnishings, including moving vans, open trailers, closed trailers, furniture pads, appliance dollies, furniture dollies, tow dollies and auto transports. Paris Flea Market also will offer sales items to protect their customers' belongings and make moving easier, such as heavy-duty boxes, which are made of up to 90 percent recycled content and are available in a variety of sizes.

"We wanted to offer the much-needed service to our local area and to generate more revenue for our company," the Joneses said.

"U-Haul is proud to be partnering with a quality independent business such as Paris Flea Market," exclaimed Patrick Allen, president, U-Haul Company of Southern Louisiana. "Johnny and Karen are a great example of the type of successful business relationship U-Haul has established in order to build and maintain a strong network of more than 15,000 independent dealers across North America."

For more information, or to rent your moving equipment today, call 985-229-0299. Business hours of operation are: Seven days a week 9 a.m. ? 6 p.m.

About U-Haul

Since 1945, U-Haul has been the choice for the do-it-yourself mover, with a network of more than 16,300 locations in all 50 States and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul customers' patronage has enabled the Company to maintain the largest rental fleet in the do-it-yourself moving industry with approximately 104,000 trucks, 80,000 trailers and 36,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers more than 406,000 rooms and 36 million square feet of storage space at nearly 1,100 owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the consumer's number one choice as the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. The Company supplies alternative-fuel for vehicles and backyard barbecues as one of the nation's largest retailers of propane.

U-Haul was founded by a Navy veteran who grew up during the Great Depression. Tires and gas were still rationed or in short supply during the late 1940s when U-Haul began serving U.S. customers. Today, that background is central to the U-Haul Sustainability Program: "Serving the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." �Our commitment to reduce, reuse and recycle includes fuel-efficient moving vans, neighborhood proximity, moving box reuse, moving pads made from discarded material and packing peanuts that are 100% biodegradable. �Learn more about these facts and others at uhaul.com/sustainability.

Contact:
Joanne Fried
Kelie Hale
U-Haul Public Relations
(602) 263-6194
(602) 263-6772 fax

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Top 10 Tips for an Organized and Stress Free Summer Move - PR Newswire (press release)

CAMPBELL, Calif., June 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Now that summer is upon us, households planning a move while school is on break need to get organized to make the transition easier. To help the 13 percent of all Americans who move every year(2), the experts at Moving.com, a leading online destination for moving-related resources operated by Move, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOVE), the leader in online real estate, released a top 10 list of moving tips today to help prepare households for a seamless transition.

1. Full serve, partial serve or a do-it-yourself move. �Can you do it alone or should you hire a licensed moving company for a full-service or partial-service move? This is one of the first and often most difficult questions soon-to-be moving households face. The answer depends on your lifestyle, household size, budget and amount of time you have to get everything accomplished. Get written quotes from at least three licensed moving companies so you know you're getting the best deal based on your specific moving needs. Moving yourself or doing a partial-service move? �Packing calculators can make it easier to estimate the amount of boxes and packing materials needed.
2. Plan to unpack BEFORE you pack. Take photos of each room in the new home before you arrive with furniture, plants, appliances and family in tow. Write down on a clip board where each item should go in your next home before packing, and carry it with you on moving day. List out the major items that need to be assembled first. As you place each item in its new room, cross it off the list and you will be one step closer to enjoying your new home.
3. Be strategic about packing. �If you have more than a month to 'pick up and move', start early. �Complete a free change of address and schedule utilities ahead of time at Moving.com. Start packing early. Whether it's one room, one cabinet or a drawer at a time, weed through what may be years of accumulation. As you're going through your belongings, divide everything into these helpful categories: donate to charity, give to a friend, recycle, trash, pack now, or keep handy until moving day. You'll be surprised at how much you can donate, recycle or give to friends. �And, you'll not be overwhelmed with the task at hand three days before you move. �
4. Moving is NOT child's play. Plan ahead. Consider daycare on moving day, or get help from a friend or family member. Provide lunch or some other appropriate thank you gesture if you do call in a favor. If that's not an option, prioritize setting up safe places for your children to play in the new home on moving day so they're not underfoot. �This will help everyone remain happy and calm on moving day.
5. Don't fight with Fido. Sometimes we forget that all the packing and constant in-and-out of visitors is stressful for animals. Consider checking your pet into a daycare facility, or setting up a time for a friend to take them or check them into pet day care. Don't let your four-legged best friends get lost in the shuffle and remember to make day-of moving arrangements.
6. Keep track of small parts. Some items need to be broken down into pieces when moving, but do you know what to do with the small screws and washers that you end up with? Rather than tape them to the furniture, which can result in losing them, put everything in a baggie that is clearly marked and sealed. Keep all of the separate baggies together in one box on moving day and personally take it with you to your new home.
7. Take pictures of electronic hook-ups. Hooking up TVs, DVRs, home theater systems and computers can be challenging. Before unplugging any wires for the move, take a photo of the connections, print them out and label them in detail. This will create fewer headaches when setting up technology in the new home. Keep track of all loose wires using baggies or boxes that are clearly labeled, and personally carry these easy-to-lose items on moving day.
8. Packing cleaning products and toxins. Products such as detergents, pesticides and paint are heavy and unwieldy to pack. Dispose of as many as possible before the move in an eco-friendly way. Call your city's waste disposal department for guidance on proper disposal. For items that must be transported, pack them in a small box within a larger box for protection against leaks. Don't overstuff boxes with these items! Consider marking these boxes in a different color, and seal them extra tight. Keep them separate from the rest of the boxes, particularly if you have kids and pets.
9. Consider getting full value insurance protection. If using a professional mover, it may cost a few dollars extra, but it provides peace of mind and eliminates later annoyances. Investing in full value protection means any lost or damaged articles will be repaired or replaced, or a cash settlement will be made at current market value, regardless of age. It's important to note that the required minimum coverage of 60 cents per pound would not cover the replacement cost of more expensive items such as a flat screen TV if damaged in transit.(3)
10. Know your rights. If using a professional mover, research your rights as a consumer with either the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for interstate moves or contact the state agency within the state in which you reside for moves within state. Also, enlist the help of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) or local law enforcement if the moving company fails to live up to its promises or threatens to hold your belongings hostage. FMCSA requires interstate movers to offer arbitration to help settle disputed claims

For more smart moving tips and ideas visit http://www.moving.com.

About MOVE, Inc.

Move, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOVE) is the leader in online real estate with 15.5 million monthly visitors(4) to its online network of websites. Move, Inc. operates: Move.com, a leading destination for information on new homes and rental listings, moving, home and garden and home finance; REALTOR.com�, the official website of the National Association of REALTORS�; MortgageMatch.com, Moving.com; SeniorHousingNet; ListHub; and TOP PRODUCER Systems. Move, Inc. is based in Campbell, California.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including information about management's view of Move's future expectations, plans and prospects, within the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the results of Move, its subsidiaries, divisions and concepts to be materially different than those expressed or implied in such statements. These risk factors and others are included from time to time in documents Move files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to, its Form 10-Ks, Form 10-Qs and Form 8-Ks. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on Move's future results. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. Move cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Finally, Move expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

(1) �http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/mobility_of_the_population/cb11-91.html

(2) �http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/mobility_of_the_population/cb11-91.html

(3) �AMSA

(4) �comScore May2011 Media Metrix, Key Measures Report

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On the Move: Everything you need to know about relocating - Kansas City Star

By CLINT BRISCOE

www.Kudzu.com

It is not the move that causes the problems for most. It is being able to physically move the day after that usually presents the biggest challenge.

Hiring a professional moving company is the safest, easiest way to get items from point A to point B and avoid headaches and a terrible backache in the process. But consider these points when choosing a company to move your belongings:

Meet Face-to-Face

Do not accept moving estimates over the phone. In order to give an accurate estimate, the mover should survey all items being moved, including what is in the attic, basement, garage or shed. During the in-person meetings, try to determine which company is the best fit. If a moving company is pushy, confrontational, careless or slow in the bidding process, they will probably be worse during the move.

Weight Watchers

It is not polite to talk about weight, but it is a very important issue when moving. For a move between states, also known as an interstate move, professionals typically use the distance of the move and the total weight of the items being shipped to create an estimate. Although not as common, some movers will base their estimate on the amount of truck space required for the pieces being shipped. Estimates for local, or intrastate, moves are usually based on an hourly rate or the number of movers needed for the job. To easily compare estimates, be sure they all use the same variables.

Surprise!

There are three main types of moving estimates, and it is important to understand each so there are no surprises when the final bill arrives. A binding estimate guarantees a fixed price for the move, but additional costs can be incurred if extra services are requested or required. A "not-to-exceed" estimate ensures the customer will pay no more than the binding estimate, but they could pay less if the move is completed for a lower cost. Non-binding estimates, on the other hand, are not guaranteed. The final cost of the move will be determined once the contents are loaded and weighed, meaning the customer could pay more than they originally planned.

You Break, You Buy?

Homeowners should protect themselves and their possessions by ensuring the company handling their move is adequately insured. Professional moving companies will have varying replacement or reimbursement policies. Some may pay for the replacement cost of the item, while others may reimburse for the total value of the damaged item.

Storage Capacity

If space is a problem in the new home, a storage unit is always an option. Storage units come in a variety of types, sizes and prices. When choosing a unit, think about how long it will be needed, how often it will need to be accessed and whether or not the contents are sensitive to cold or heat. These factors and features will all affect the price.

Worth the Cost

Whether moving across town or across the country, relocating can be expensive. According to the American Moving and Storage Association, the average cost of an interstate move is $4,300, and the average cost of an intrastate move is $2,300.

When hiring a mover, make sure they are certified by the AMSA, and if the move is across state lines, the company will also need to be registered with the United States Department of Transportation's Federal Carrier Safety Administration.

Clint Briscoe writes for www.Kudzu.com, a site that helps homeowners plan projects, solve problems and find highly rated contractors. Get more home advice like this at www.Kudzu.com.

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Bealls moving into old Goody?s - Rockdale Citizen

COVINGTON ? Bealls Outlet will locate in Newton Plaza in October, in the former Goody?s store, the company announced Wednesday.

The 30,000-square-foot store will sell apparel, footwear, home furnishings, gifts and toys and will employ approximately 25 associates and a store manager, according to a press release issued by Bealls Inc.

Bealls offers merchandise up to 75 percent off other store prices and offers several store programs for additional savings, such as the One Card Loyalty Program, incorporating Monday Club, where shoppers age 50 and above can receive a 15 percent discount each Monday. The same is offered to club members under age 50 on Fridays.

Bealls Outlet Stores are a division of a family and employee-owned corporation, Bealls Inc., which operates more than 500 retail stores. Bealls Outlets are located in Georgia, Florida and Arizona. The store nearest Covington is in Monroe.

Bealls Inc. also operates Burkes Outlet Stores in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Tennessee, Arkansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Nevada, California, Kentucky, Virginia and New Mexico.
The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Bradenton, Fla.

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Stranded cattle set to move - ABC Online

Posted June 23, 2011 11:29:00

Almost 2,000 cattle, stranded in Port Hedland holding yards in the wake of the ban on live exports to Indonesia, could be on the move within days.

The rural conglomerate Elders had planned to sell the animals to another exporter but the deal fell through, and keeping the cattle in the yards is costing the company thousands of dollars a day.

Elders' chief executive Malcolm Jackman says he had little choice but to send them to nearby Pilbara properties for agistment.

"I mean we've been hanging on and hanging on, given some optimism on our part that we would actually see the trade resume, given the fact that Elders has got a closed loop but that hope seems to be fading," he said.

Elder says it is considering legal action against the Federal Government over the ban.

Tags: trade, rural, beef-cattle, broome-6725, karratha-6714, port-hedland-6721

Source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/23/3251475.htm

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Bekins A-1 Movers, Inc., Bekins Moving Solutions, Inc.,Paxem, Inc. Become Sister Companies - PRWeb

Warrenville, IL (PRWEB) June 20, 2011

Bekins A-1 Movers, Inc. and Bekins Moving Solutions, Inc. (myBekins) are now sister companies with Cary, IL based Paxem, Inc.. Paxem provides all services related to a move other than the actual moving service which will complement the capabilities of Bekins Van Lines largest agent, myBekins, which is a nationwide full-service moving company with 20 locations.

Paxem and myBekins have offered some similar services however together they combine to form a one-stop-shop, servicing senior relocation from start to finish. Some of the services the united companies offer are: home organization, de-cluttering, packing, crating, storing, set up, staging, managing the move, and creating floor plans. In addition to those services, containerized transportation, senior move management and employee relocation services, the sister companies offer local, long distance and international moving needs.

The new relationship between Paxem and myBekins allows dependable service to clients throughout the United States with fluidity. Together the companies have over 600 trucks, professional employees and company-owned buildings and storage warehouses all over the country. This acquisition secured common-ownership of Bekins A-1 Movers, Inc., Bekins Moving Solutions, Inc., BCI-Las Vegas, BCI Worldwide, Pinnacle Management, and now Paxem.

Paxem staff are senior move managers and are knowledgeable in all aspects of residential and commercial moving. Paxem's mission is to help families through the transition of moving or right-sizing while respecting each individual's needs. Paxem's new corporate office will be located in Lake Zurich, IL along with the current satellite office in Cary. MyBekins has 20 agent-owned locations nationwide and is one of America?s largest and most respected moving and storage companies. In March of 2010 myBekins.com was launched, marking the first website in the relocation industry built for complete and accurate moving estimates, scheduling live appointments and booking a move, all online.

myBekins���� ?���� 30 W. 196 Calumet Avenue���� ?���� Warrenville, IL 60555

Contact:
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Office: 630-544-2602
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The U-Haul Company of North Indiana and South Cook County Expands U-Haul Self ... - MarketWatch (press release)

MARKHAM, Ill., June 21, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The U-Haul Company of North Indiana and South Cook County today announced that it has expanded the U-Haul network of self-storage locations with its purchase of Simply Self Storage, located at 16643 Kedzie Avenue in Markham, Illinois. The new U-Haul Moving and Storage of Markham features more than 700 self-storage units, of which 470 are climate controlled. The facility also features eight office suites for lease. U-Haul Moving and Storage of Markham is a two-story storage structure that also features outdoor, drive-up storage and boat/RV storage.

U-Haul Moving and Storage of Markham showcases 24-hour security with electronically controlled access, state-of-the-art digital video surveillance, your lock/your key, both climate- and nonclimate-controlled storage rooms, FREE use of storage carts, no deposit or administration fees, a convenient credit-card payment plan and available low-cost Safestor Protection to help safeguard customers' personal possessions.

"We are excited to be expanding our presence in Markham and look forward to continuing our long-standing relationships with local communities throughout Illinois," stated Craig Wilson, president, U-Haul Company of North Indiana and South Cook County.

"Also, by expanding U-Haul self-storage operations, we will be better equipped to meet our customers' current and future needs. Families needing the finest in moving services now will have increased convenience and a shorter distance to travel when moving and storing their goods, which not only will make their move easier but also will have the positive effect of reducing the amount of carbon emissions released into the atmosphere," Wilson said.

U-Haul Moving and Storage of Markham will be selling a wide variety of environmentally friendly packing supplies: boxes made out of recyclable materials, 100 percent biodegradable packing peanuts and moving pads made from recycled denim. Also on site will be a Take a Box/Leave a Box display, which allows customers or anyone in the community to leave moving boxes or unwanted electronics boxes for another customer to reuse for free, instead of throwing them away or recycling them.

Customers who rent a U-Haul moving van or trailer for a one-way move can receive one month of free storage before or after their move.

Customers can rent storage from more than 1,100 U-Haul owned storage facilities across the United States and Canada by calling their neighborhood U-Haul center, visiting uhaul.com or contacting the U-Haul national reservation system, at 1-800-GO-UHAUL.

About U-Haul

Since 1945, U-Haul has been the choice for the do-it-yourself mover, with a network of more than 16,300 locations in all 50 States and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul customers' patronage has enabled the Company to maintain the largest rental fleet in the do-it-yourself moving industry with approximately 104,000 trucks, 80,000 trailers and 36,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers more than 406,000 rooms and 36 million square feet of storage space at nearly 1,100 owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the consumer's number one choice as the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. The Company supplies alternative-fuel for vehicles and backyard barbecues as one of the nation's largest retailers of propane.

U-Haul was founded by a Navy veteran who grew up during the Great Depression. Tires and gas were still rationed or in short supply during the late 1940s when U-Haul began serving U.S. customers. Today, that background is central to the U-Haul Sustainability Program: "Serving the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Our commitment to reduce, reuse and recycle includes fuel-efficient moving vans, neighborhood proximity, moving box reuse, moving pads made from discarded material and packing peanuts that are 100% biodegradable. Learn more about these facts and others at uhaul.com/sustainability.

Contact:Joanne FriedAshleigh WagnerU-Haul Public Relations(602) 263-6194publicrelations@uhaul.com

SOURCE U-Haul

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Stranded cattle set to move - ABC Online

Posted June 23, 2011 11:29:00

Almost 2,000 cattle, stranded in Port Hedland holding yards in the wake of the ban on live exports to Indonesia, could be on the move within days.

The rural conglomerate Elders had planned to sell the animals to another exporter but the deal fell through, and keeping the cattle in the yards is costing the company thousands of dollars a day.

Elders' chief executive Malcolm Jackman says he had little choice but to send them to nearby Pilbara properties for agistment.

"I mean we've been hanging on and hanging on, given some optimism on our part that we would actually see the trade resume, given the fact that Elders has got a closed loop but that hope seems to be fading," he said.

Elder says it is considering legal action against the Federal Government over the ban.

Tags: trade, rural, beef-cattle, broome-6725, karratha-6714, port-hedland-6721

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People on the Move - The Business Journal

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Submission Type: Professional Recognition

Name: Cheryl Hepfer

Current employer: Offit Kurman

Current title/position: Principal

Reason for being recognized:
Cheryl Hepfer has once again been recognized by Super Lawyers as one of the Top 50 Women and Top 100 Attorneys in the Maryland and Washington, D.C., area for 2011.

Submission Type: New Hire

Name: Elyse Strickland

Current employer: Offit Kurman

Current title/position: Principal

Duties/Responsibilities:
Elyse Strickland has extensive experience in complex civil litigation, including managing all aspects of commercial litigation and family law matters. She deals with a vast array of cases involving issues such as business valuation, property distribution, alimony, child support, custody and visitation.

Submission Type: New Hire

Name: Catherine McQueen

Current employer: Offit Kurman

Current title/position: Associate

Duties/Responsibilities:
Catherine McQueen joins the firm with significant experience in a wide array of complex civil litigation, focusing on commercial litigation and family law. She has developed a guardianship practice, often serving as court-appointed guardian for individuals when their family members or friends are unwilling or unable to do so.

Submission Type: New Hire

Name: Jonathan Gonzalez

Current employer: Offit Kurman

Current title/position: Associate

Duties/Responsibilities:
Skilled in handling traditional labor relations matters, Gonzalez represents companies in front of the National Labor Relations Board and frequently represents companies in litigation matters in state and federal courts, as well as in administrative proceedings. Additionally, he routinely counsels companies on all aspects of the employer/employee relationship, prepares a wide variety of employment-related documents, and conducts sexual harassment and labor relations training sessions.

Submission Type: New Hire

Name: Jim Smith

Current employer: Smith, Gildea & Schmidt

Current title/position: "of Counsel"

Duties/Responsibilities:
Smith, Gildea & Schmidt has hired Jim Smith, former Baltimore County Executive, to its team of attorneys. Smith will serve as ?of counsel,? assisting in complex litigation and business matters, administrative law and governmental affairs.

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Paris Flea Market Expands With U-Haul Rentals on Site - PR Newswire (press release)

KENTWOOD, La., June 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnny and Karen Jones, owners of Paris Flea Market, located at 502 3rd St., recently added U-Haul truck and trailer rentals to the flea market they have been operating since 2011.

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Families needing the finest in moving services now will have increased convenience and a shorter distance to travel when moving, which not only will make their move easier but also will have the positive effect of reducing the amount of carbon emissions released into the atmosphere. U-Haul partnering with business owners across North America to increase convenience for customers while helping our environment is just one of the programs that support U-Haul Company's Corporate Sustainability initiatives.

Paris Flea Market can now offer its customers a variety of moving equipment and supplies designed specifically for moving household furnishings, including moving vans, open trailers, closed trailers, furniture pads, appliance dollies, furniture dollies, tow dollies and auto transports. Paris Flea Market also will offer sales items to protect their customers' belongings and make moving easier, such as heavy-duty boxes, which are made of up to 90 percent recycled content and are available in a variety of sizes.

"We wanted to offer the much-needed service to our local area and to generate more revenue for our company," the Joneses said.

"U-Haul is proud to be partnering with a quality independent business such as Paris Flea Market," exclaimed Patrick Allen, president, U-Haul Company of Southern Louisiana. "Johnny and Karen are a great example of the type of successful business relationship U-Haul has established in order to build and maintain a strong network of more than 15,000 independent dealers across North America."

For more information, or to rent your moving equipment today, call 985-229-0299. Business hours of operation are: Seven days a week 9 a.m. ? 6 p.m.

About U-Haul

Since 1945, U-Haul has been the choice for the do-it-yourself mover, with a network of more than 16,300 locations in all 50 States and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul customers' patronage has enabled the Company to maintain the largest rental fleet in the do-it-yourself moving industry with approximately 104,000 trucks, 80,000 trailers and 36,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers more than 406,000 rooms and 36 million square feet of storage space at nearly 1,100 owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the consumer's number one choice as the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. The Company supplies alternative-fuel for vehicles and backyard barbecues as one of the nation's largest retailers of propane.

U-Haul was founded by a Navy veteran who grew up during the Great Depression. Tires and gas were still rationed or in short supply during the late 1940s when U-Haul began serving U.S. customers. Today, that background is central to the U-Haul Sustainability Program: "Serving the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." �Our commitment to reduce, reuse and recycle includes fuel-efficient moving vans, neighborhood proximity, moving box reuse, moving pads made from discarded material and packing peanuts that are 100% biodegradable. �Learn more about these facts and others at uhaul.com/sustainability.

Contact:
Joanne Fried
Kelie Hale
U-Haul Public Relations
(602) 263-6194
(602) 263-6772 fax

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Bekins A-1 Movers, Inc., Bekins Moving Solutions, Inc.,Paxem, Inc. Become Sister Companies - PRWeb

Warrenville, IL (PRWEB) June 20, 2011

Bekins A-1 Movers, Inc. and Bekins Moving Solutions, Inc. (myBekins) are now sister companies with Cary, IL based Paxem, Inc.. Paxem provides all services related to a move other than the actual moving service which will complement the capabilities of Bekins Van Lines largest agent, myBekins, which is a nationwide full-service moving company with 20 locations.

Paxem and myBekins have offered some similar services however together they combine to form a one-stop-shop, servicing senior relocation from start to finish. Some of the services the united companies offer are: home organization, de-cluttering, packing, crating, storing, set up, staging, managing the move, and creating floor plans. In addition to those services, containerized transportation, senior move management and employee relocation services, the sister companies offer local, long distance and international moving needs.

The new relationship between Paxem and myBekins allows dependable service to clients throughout the United States with fluidity. Together the companies have over 600 trucks, professional employees and company-owned buildings and storage warehouses all over the country. This acquisition secured common-ownership of Bekins A-1 Movers, Inc., Bekins Moving Solutions, Inc., BCI-Las Vegas, BCI Worldwide, Pinnacle Management, and now Paxem.

Paxem staff are senior move managers and are knowledgeable in all aspects of residential and commercial moving. Paxem's mission is to help families through the transition of moving or right-sizing while respecting each individual's needs. Paxem's new corporate office will be located in Lake Zurich, IL along with the current satellite office in Cary. MyBekins has 20 agent-owned locations nationwide and is one of America?s largest and most respected moving and storage companies. In March of 2010 myBekins.com was launched, marking the first website in the relocation industry built for complete and accurate moving estimates, scheduling live appointments and booking a move, all online.

myBekins���� ?���� 30 W. 196 Calumet Avenue���� ?���� Warrenville, IL 60555

Contact:
Lance Grooms
Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Office: 630-544-2602
lgrooms(at)bekinsa1(dot)com
http://www.mybekins.com
http://www.mymovingnews.com

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Top 10 Tips for an Organized and Stress Free Summer Move - PR Newswire (press release)

CAMPBELL, Calif., June 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Now that summer is upon us, households planning a move while school is on break need to get organized to make the transition easier. To help the 13 percent of all Americans who move every year(2), the experts at Moving.com, a leading online destination for moving-related resources operated by Move, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOVE), the leader in online real estate, released a top 10 list of moving tips today to help prepare households for a seamless transition.

1. Full serve, partial serve or a do-it-yourself move. �Can you do it alone or should you hire a licensed moving company for a full-service or partial-service move? This is one of the first and often most difficult questions soon-to-be moving households face. The answer depends on your lifestyle, household size, budget and amount of time you have to get everything accomplished. Get written quotes from at least three licensed moving companies so you know you're getting the best deal based on your specific moving needs. Moving yourself or doing a partial-service move? �Packing calculators can make it easier to estimate the amount of boxes and packing materials needed.
2. Plan to unpack BEFORE you pack. Take photos of each room in the new home before you arrive with furniture, plants, appliances and family in tow. Write down on a clip board where each item should go in your next home before packing, and carry it with you on moving day. List out the major items that need to be assembled first. As you place each item in its new room, cross it off the list and you will be one step closer to enjoying your new home.
3. Be strategic about packing. �If you have more than a month to 'pick up and move', start early. �Complete a free change of address and schedule utilities ahead of time at Moving.com. Start packing early. Whether it's one room, one cabinet or a drawer at a time, weed through what may be years of accumulation. As you're going through your belongings, divide everything into these helpful categories: donate to charity, give to a friend, recycle, trash, pack now, or keep handy until moving day. You'll be surprised at how much you can donate, recycle or give to friends. �And, you'll not be overwhelmed with the task at hand three days before you move. �
4. Moving is NOT child's play. Plan ahead. Consider daycare on moving day, or get help from a friend or family member. Provide lunch or some other appropriate thank you gesture if you do call in a favor. If that's not an option, prioritize setting up safe places for your children to play in the new home on moving day so they're not underfoot. �This will help everyone remain happy and calm on moving day.
5. Don't fight with Fido. Sometimes we forget that all the packing and constant in-and-out of visitors is stressful for animals. Consider checking your pet into a daycare facility, or setting up a time for a friend to take them or check them into pet day care. Don't let your four-legged best friends get lost in the shuffle and remember to make day-of moving arrangements.
6. Keep track of small parts. Some items need to be broken down into pieces when moving, but do you know what to do with the small screws and washers that you end up with? Rather than tape them to the furniture, which can result in losing them, put everything in a baggie that is clearly marked and sealed. Keep all of the separate baggies together in one box on moving day and personally take it with you to your new home.
7. Take pictures of electronic hook-ups. Hooking up TVs, DVRs, home theater systems and computers can be challenging. Before unplugging any wires for the move, take a photo of the connections, print them out and label them in detail. This will create fewer headaches when setting up technology in the new home. Keep track of all loose wires using baggies or boxes that are clearly labeled, and personally carry these easy-to-lose items on moving day.
8. Packing cleaning products and toxins. Products such as detergents, pesticides and paint are heavy and unwieldy to pack. Dispose of as many as possible before the move in an eco-friendly way. Call your city's waste disposal department for guidance on proper disposal. For items that must be transported, pack them in a small box within a larger box for protection against leaks. Don't overstuff boxes with these items! Consider marking these boxes in a different color, and seal them extra tight. Keep them separate from the rest of the boxes, particularly if you have kids and pets.
9. Consider getting full value insurance protection. If using a professional mover, it may cost a few dollars extra, but it provides peace of mind and eliminates later annoyances. Investing in full value protection means any lost or damaged articles will be repaired or replaced, or a cash settlement will be made at current market value, regardless of age. It's important to note that the required minimum coverage of 60 cents per pound would not cover the replacement cost of more expensive items such as a flat screen TV if damaged in transit.(3)
10. Know your rights. If using a professional mover, research your rights as a consumer with either the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for interstate moves or contact the state agency within the state in which you reside for moves within state. Also, enlist the help of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) or local law enforcement if the moving company fails to live up to its promises or threatens to hold your belongings hostage. FMCSA requires interstate movers to offer arbitration to help settle disputed claims

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About MOVE, Inc.

Move, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOVE) is the leader in online real estate with 15.5 million monthly visitors(4) to its online network of websites. Move, Inc. operates: Move.com, a leading destination for information on new homes and rental listings, moving, home and garden and home finance; REALTOR.com�, the official website of the National Association of REALTORS�; MortgageMatch.com, Moving.com; SeniorHousingNet; ListHub; and TOP PRODUCER Systems. Move, Inc. is based in Campbell, California.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including information about management's view of Move's future expectations, plans and prospects, within the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the results of Move, its subsidiaries, divisions and concepts to be materially different than those expressed or implied in such statements. These risk factors and others are included from time to time in documents Move files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to, its Form 10-Ks, Form 10-Qs and Form 8-Ks. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on Move's future results. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. Move cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Finally, Move expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

(1) �http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/mobility_of_the_population/cb11-91.html

(2) �http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/mobility_of_the_population/cb11-91.html

(3) �AMSA

(4) �comScore May2011 Media Metrix, Key Measures Report

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