SAG Health Plan Members Now Eligible for High-End Chemical Dependency Program

SAG Health Plan Members Now Eligible for High-End Chemical Dependency Program

Malibu Beach Recovery Center opens doors to actors and families. The luxury rehab center is now accepting Screen Actors Guild members' health plans.

Malibu, CA (PRWEB) May 19, 2009

The Malibu Beach Recovery Center (http://www. malibubeachrecovery. com), a luxurious alcohol and drug treatment center overlooking the Pacific Ocean, is now available to Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Health Plan participants.

"Our chemical dependency program is unique and very compatible with the lifestyle of people in the arts," said CEO Joan Borsten, a veteran of the film industry. "Actors who successfully completed our program urged us to accept SAG insurance so that our treatment would be affordable for more actors and their families."

Malibu Beach Recovery Center's (MBRC) specialized "Approach to Addiction" combines traditional U. S. treatment methods with a successful, patented, holistic modality designed by European scientists to repair the mood regulatory system and stabilize emotions. Clients participate in a daily exercise program taken from yoga that has been proven to efficiently restore brain chemistry, lift depression, and calm anxiety. A gourmet low glycemic diet (http://malibubeachrecovery. com/recovery_diet. php) that eliminates mood swings and cravings is a specialty of the program, as is a regimen of natural food supplements that enhances both the exercise and the diet. In addition there is individual therapy, group therapy, and 12 Step program work (http://malibubeachrecovery. com/read_more_article_5.php). Clients are trained to incorporate the exercise program and diet into their lifestyles as tools for maintaining their sobriety.

The Center, licensed and certified by the State of California, is known for being discreet and boutique.

The 90 day chemical dependency program is divided between 28 days of residential treatment in Malibu and 62 days of transitional living (http://malibubeachrecovery. com/transitional_living. php) in West Los Angeles. "The 'gold standard' for treatment in now understood to be 90 days," said Executive Director Kathy Leigh Willis, a 30 year veteran of the field of alcohol and substance abuse. "Outcome studies have shown that addicts and alcoholics who spend 90 days in treatment have more than a seventy percent chance of long term sobriety. It is during the transitional living phase of treatment that our clients learn to apply and "practice" the sobriety skills learned in residential treatment. Anything less than 90 days is considered to be of limited or no effectiveness by the National Institute of Drug Abuse. To make sure all of our clients get at least 90 days of treatment, we provide those who need to return to work immediately with an MBRC coach."

MBRC recently partnered with the credit facility Serenityloans, which specifically arranges financing for people wishing to access treatment with addiction and alcohol related problems. The loans, which are processed online, are low interest and long term. Applications are processed within hours, so that those seeking treatment can be admitted to MBRC immediately.

For more information about the Malibu Beach Recovery Center, or to access Serenityloans, visit http://www. malibubeachrecovery. com (http://www. malibubeachrecovery. com).

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American Association of Anger Management Providers Appoints Preeminent Workplace Violence Expert W. Barry Nixon as President

American Association of Anger Management Providers Appoints Preeminent Workplace Violence Expert W. Barry Nixon as President

Preeminent workplace violence expert, W. Barry Nixon, SPHR, Executive Director, National Institute for the Prevention of Workplace Violence, Inc., has just been appointed as President of the American Association of Anger Management Providers; an organization representing professional anger management providers nationwide.

Lake Forest, CA (PRWEB) January 24, 2005

Preeminent workplace violence expert, W. Barry Nixon, SPHR, Executive Director, National Institute for the Prevention of Workplace Violence, Inc., has just been appointed as President of the American Association of Anger Management Providers; an organization representing professional anger management providers nationwide.

“Anger may be a workplace issue whose time has come. Besides the obvious tragic events of September 11th, one of the residual issues has been people’s anger; road rage is frequently in the headlines, workplace violence continues to ravage our workplaces, bullying confronts our kids in school and the #1 circumstance leading to homicide continues to be arguments between individuals that know each other. Anger is real and all around us. It is my intention to establish AAAMP as the premier organization effectively reversing this negative trend,” Nixon stated.

“We aim to educate employees, supervisors, students, abuse victims, batterers, etc., in appropriate ways to channel/handle their anger. AAAMP is at the forefront of a movement that will help make our hectic and fast paced lives a little less stressful, reduce tensions and ultimately save lives,” added Nixon.

The association plans to advocate for consistent certification and continuing education training to sustain the highest level of quality service to clients. According to Nixon, as president he will focus on three key areas: 1) to develop a strategic plan that establishes a mission, focus and direction for the organization; 2) to increase membership and 3) to increase awareness about the organization among anger management facilitators, the public and business community.

Mr. Nixon was selected as president due to his expertise as head of one of the top workplace violence prevention and training firms in the country.

The National Institute for the Prevention of Workplace Violence believes that anger is often the early expression of an employee in need of help or the result of organizational practices that need to be re-examined and if left intact, they may be the catalyst for violence to occur.

Consequently, the Institute believes that anger management providers may actually be the front-end solution to early problem identification and resolution.

Mr. Nixon is well known and in high demand as a workplace Violence expert; he was recently invited to present as an expert at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Convention and in 2004 spoke at the ASIS International, Employment Managers Association and OSHAÂ’s Volunteer Protection Program Participants Association annual conventions.

“Yesterday, organizations that ignored quality didn’t survive. For this century, a major competitive advantage may come from harnessing the growing rage and conflict in the workplace; recognizing these as cracks in the system and the emergence of a new management paradigm."

"AAAMP is at the forefront of this emerging workplace issue that has stewed in the public arena for too long. We intend to provide the leadership needed to help the business community prepare to address the debilitating effects it can have on productivity and success,” Nixon stated.

Complete details and a full review of anger management issues can be found at www. angermanagementproviders. com and workplace violence issues can be found at www. workplaceviolence911.com. Or by calling W. Barry Nixon at 949-770-5264 or e-mailing wbnixon@aol. com.

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Sunbeam Introduces First Wet to Dry Hair Straightener with Ionic Technology

Sunbeam Introduces First Wet to Dry Hair Straightener with Ionic Technology

Sunbeam is taking hair straightening to a superior level with the newly released Salon Technique® Wet to Dry Straightener with Ionic Technology. Joining the popular ionic technology range of hairdryers and stylers, this first-of-its-kind straightener is set to revolutionise hair styling.

(PRWEB) September 21, 2006

Sunbeam is taking hair straightening to a superior level with the newly released Salon Technique® Wet to Dry Straightener with Ionic Technology. Joining the popular ionic technology range of hairdryers and stylers, this first-of-its-kind straightener is set to revolutionise hair styling.

Not only can the straightener be used on either wet or dry hair, but the combination of ceramic plates and ionic technology ensures frizz and static is reduced, resulting in shiny, straight and healthy locks.

From the moment it’s switched on the Salon Technique® Wet to Dry Straightener with Ionic Technology makes hair styling a breeze. The ultra smooth, non-stick ceramic surface heats up instantly and glides over wet or dry hair with ease.

This is the very first wet to dry straightener that also features ionic technology. Previously found only in regular straighteners and hair dryers, ionic technology produces negative ions that speed drying time and minimise frizz.

Like all styling products in the Salon Technique® range, the Wet to Dry Straightener with Ionic Technology features a fashionable brushed stainless finish. It also has a LED temperature control that can be adjusted to ensure the correct temperature is used for the hair’s thickness.

The Sunbeam Salon Technique® Wet to Dry Straightener with Ionic Technology is available in a full-size plate for longer, thicker hair and slim-line for shorter hair or to achieve flicks and curls.

Sunbeam Wet to Dry Straightener with Ionic Technology $129.95 rrp Sunbeam Wet to Dry Straightener with Ionic Technology Slimline $99.95 rrp

Available from department stores and electrical retailers nationally.

About Sunbeam Australia

A fully owned subsidiary of Australian diversified industrial, GUD Holdings Limited, Sunbeam has been manufacturing quality small appliances since 1921. Today Sunbeam continues to innovate, design, manufacture and market top quality small appliances.

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Windsor Place of Wilmington Assisted Living to Host "Confessions of a Late Night Radio Host: The Media, the Message & Morality" with WBZ's Jordan Rich

Windsor Place of Wilmington Assisted Living to Host "Confessions of a Late Night Radio Host: The Media, the Message & Morality" with WBZ's Jordan Rich

Windsor Place of Wilmington Assisted Living in Wilmington, Massachusetts, will host a live appearance with national talk show host Jordan Rich of WBZ News Radio. The event, "Confessions of a Late Night Radio Host: The Media, the Message & Morality" will feature a discussion of Jordan Rich's career, as well as current issues related to the media.

Wilmington, MA (Vocus) August 18, 2010

Jordan Rich, the national talk show host of WBZ Weekend News Radio, will make a live appearance at Windsor Place of Wilmington Assisted Living (http://www. windsorplaceofwilmington. com (http://www. windsorplaceofwilmington. com)) on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 2:30 p. m.

Jordan Rich will speak about his notable career and his experiences as a national talk show host of WBZ Weekend News Radio. Rich will discuss media trends, the responsibility that broadcasters have to their audiences, and the role of listeners in their relationship to the media.

Jordan Rich was born and raised in Boston and has been a fixture on radio and TV for nearly thirty years. His Weekend News Radio show on WBZ News Radio 1030 is broadcasted throughout much of the U. S., Canada, and world-wide on the Internet. His program features a variety of guests and topics ranging from the arts, history, health, pop culture, sports and other issues. He has interviewed hundreds of best-selling authors, international film and TV stars, musicians, entertainers, leading health care practitioners and local celebrities.

About Windsor Place of Wilmington Assisted Living
Windsor Place of Wilmington is a premier assisted living community for seniors, located within the Greater Boston area in Wilmington, Massachusetts. Windsor Place is a private community that offers superior accommodations and care, and progressive levels of service for its senior residents. Windsor Place is owned and managed by Dennis and Elissa Sargent and the Paino family, longstanding members of the Greater Boston business community with deep ties to the regional medical community. The Sargents have managed Woodbriar of Wilmington Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center since 1994.

Visit Windsor Place of Wilmington online at http://www. windsorplaceofwilmington. com (http://www. windsorplaceofwilmington. com).

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World's First Mobile Application for Alzheimer's Disease Risk Assessment

World's First Mobile Application for Alzheimer's Disease Risk Assessment

"iAlz Pro" is an advanced medical iPhone application researched and developed by Board Certified Physicians and IT experts of Mobile Medical Applications, LLC. The app provides an extremely effective tool in assessing a person’s stage of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) April 14, 2010

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer's disease affects approximately 5 million people in the U. S. and a patient is diagnosed with the disease every 7 seconds worldwide. Over time, Alzheimer's disease gradually destroys a person's memory and ability to learn and carry out daily activities such as talking, eating, and going to the bathroom. As the disease progresses, individuals may also experience changes in personality and behavior. As more adults age into the high-risk period for cognitive impairment, clinicians need simple and reliable methods to identify where they may have problems in everyday life that reveal underlying changes in the brain. A new, carefully validated and researched questionnaire by Mobile Medical Apps (http://www. mobilemedaps. com/), LLC called iAlz Pro (http://itunes. apple. com/us/app/ialz-pro/id363795886?mt=8), when filled out by a patient or someone who knows an older adult well, can sensitively evaluate the performance of everyday activities that reflect basic mental functioning.

The quick and easy identification of mild functional problems in older adults could be extremely useful in primary-care settings, where dementia and its early warning signs are frequently missed. Building on their research, our physicians generated items describing everyday function in seven key cognitive domains: memory, language, semantic (factual) knowledge, visual/spatial abilities, planning, organization and divided attention. By differentiating among people with normal cognition, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), and dementia according to the stages below, the iAlz Pro was sensitive to the early functional changes present in MCI.

Thus, the authors believe, the iAlz Pro shows great promise as a useful screening measure for detecting individuals at increased risk for developing dementia. Because the iAlz Pro is sensitive to early functional problems, the researchers hope that it will shed light on how functional problems emerge and, over time, lead to obvious disability. More immediately, the iAlz Pro can help clinicians to diagnose cognitive impairment more effectively and to better understand the care needs and interventions appropriate to individuals. Unfortunately, there are no cures for Alzheimer's disease but there are treatments when it is caught early. Despite the existence of many assessment tools and tests, there is no way to predict how fast someone will progress through the stages of the disease. Nevertheless, certain tools can immensely help.

Welcome to the Mobile Medical Apps, LLC’s Alzheimer's disease Assessment tool (http://itunes. apple. com/us/app/ialz-pro/id363795886?mt=8). This is the same tool that is used by physicians in their offices to detect early and/or advancing signs of Alzheimer's disease and is the standard of care in its prevention. The validity of each question, as it applies to Alzheimer's disease assessment, has been researched and standardized. You and/or your loved one will take a series of questions each of which are weighted according to severity. A final Alzheimer Assessment Score will be given as well as an Alzheimer's disease Stage in which the score falls into. The questions, your answers to them, the score and stage can be e-mailed directly from the application to your physician for further assessment and/or treatment. Once downloaded, the application can be used as many times as you like or the frequency recommended by your physician. This will give your physician (and yourself) the ability to track your progress or any decline in mental, cognitive and physical functioning.

Stages of Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease based on “iAlz Pro” Assessment
Score / Stage:
40-48 / Normal to Mild
30-39 / Mild to Moderate
20-29 / Moderate to Severe
1-19 / Severe
0 / Profound

Thank you for choosing and trusting your health to Mobile Medical Apps, LLC.
To download a copy of the iAlz Pro (http://itunes. apple. com/us/app/ialz-pro/id363795886?mt=8) iPhone application from the iTunes store, go to or click the link below:
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Wellspring Rated Top Weight Loss Camps by Consumers Digest Magazine

Wellspring Rated Top Weight Loss Camps by Consumers Digest Magazine

Scientifically based weight loss summer programs called "more effective" than "traditional weight loss camps."

REEDLEY, CA (PRWEB) January 22, 2007

In Consumers Digest Magazine's first-ever review of weight loss camps Wellspring Camps were rated as the best weight loss camps and substantially superior to traditional weight loss camps.

"We're honored that Consumers Digest has recognized Wellspring as the most effective weight loss programs for children and adolescents," said Wellspring Clinical Director Daniel S. Kirschenbaum, Ph. D. "The unprecedented outcomes achieved by Wellspring campers clearly differentiate our programs from traditional weight loss camps."

Consumers Digest cites as evidence a study showing that in the summer of 2005, Wellspring Campers averaged weight loss of 21 lbs. at camp, and in the 6-9 months following camp not only maintained this weight loss, but averaged an additional weight loss of 5 lbs. No other weight loss program for children, adolescents, or adults has demonstrated comparable outcomes.

According to Consumers Digest these results provide a stark contrast with traditional weight loss camps, which the magazine says produce only "revolving door results." Consumers Digest explains that the results achieved by traditional weight loss camps are called "revolving door" because participants often lose weight at camp but then regain it at home."

Consumers Digest attributes Wellspring's remarkable outcomes to incorporating "intensive behavioral modification therapy along with education about diet and fitness." In addition, in contrast to traditional weight loss camps which have "minimal follow-up programs… Wellspring [provides] a 3-month after-camp program that features online counseling, through which campers continue to keep food diaries and monitor their weight. Parents pay for the follow-up in advance, but the money is refunded if children participate."

In the review, Consumers Digest profiles a 12-year-old girl who attended the Wellspring New York program in the summer of 2005. This camper lost 20 lbs. at camp and, after returning home, lost another 20 lbs. over the next 3 months.

"Results like this are quite typical for Wellspring Campers," explains Dr. Kirschenbaum. "Wellspring Campers learn the core self-regulatory skills demonstrated by science to be required for successful long-term weight control, and work through a comprehensive program of cognitive-behavioral therapy to change the way they think about diet and activity. The typical result is a new lifestyle once campers get home."

Wellspring Camps are the summer programs of Healthy Living Academies. Healthy Living Academies operates residential schools and summer programs addressing America's crisis of pediatric and adolescent obesity. Healthy Living Academies programs include Academy of the Sierras California, Academy of the Sierras North Carolina, Wellspring New York, Wellspring Adventure Camp, Wellspring Adventure Camp California, Wellspring Texas, Wellspring Hawaii, Wellspring Family Camp in Michigan, and Wellspring UK. To learn more about Academy of the Sierras, Wellspring Camps or Healthy Living Academies, visit www. healthylivingacademies. com or call 866-364-0808.

Healthy Living Academies is a division of Aspen Education Group, the nation's leading provider of education programs for struggling or underachieving young people. With over 30 programs in 12 states and the United Kingdom, Aspen provides to students and families a comprehensive range of therapeutic interventions, including boarding schools, residential treatment and wilderness therapy. Aspen Education Group is a division of CRC Health Group, the nation's largest chemical dependency and related behavioral health organization. For more information, visit www. aspeneducation. com or call 888-972-7736.

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Fairfax Man Joins Effort to Revamp Virginia's $250 Million Training Program

Fairfax Man Joins Effort to Revamp Virginia's $250 Million Training Program.

Michael Ferraro of Chantilly, VA has been appointed by the Virginia General Assembly to the committee studying workforce development and training resources. Ferraro is President and CEO of TRAINING SOUTIONS Inc. Workforce development and training programs-- urgently needed to meet the needs of employers for skilled workers, and the needs of workers for jobs--are at a critical juncture in Virginia. The programs are fragmented into a bureaucratic entanglement of 22 programs in ten state agencies under three secretariats. A recent legislative report found the system is a complicated maze with potential for inefficiency and duplication of efforts. These programs give Virginia a competitive edge in todayÂ’s high-growth industries such as IT, health care, financial services and construction. They position the state to align with the changing national and global economy--an urgent requirement in todayÂ’s marketplace. The committee will make recommendations for change to the General Assembly.

FAIRFAX, VA (PRWEB) June 23, 2005

C. Michael Ferraro of Chantilly, Virginia, has been appointed by the Virginia General Assembly to the state committee studying workforce development and training resources throughout the Commonwealth. Ferraro is President and CEO of TRAINING SOLUTIONS, Inc., a professional development, training and executive coaching firm in Fairfax County.

Workforce development and training programs are at a critical juncture in Virginia. They are urgently needed to meet the needs of Virginia employers for skilled workers, and the needs of workers for jobs to support themselves and their families. Yet the deployment of programs and funds in the state is fragmented into a bureaucratic entanglement of 22 programs administered by ten state agencies in three secretariats. According to a recent state legislative report, the system is a complicated maze with the potential for inefficiency and duplication of efforts.

How the Commonwealth spends limited state and federal dollars earmarked for workforce training is both an economic development and public policy issue. Workforce development and training programs give Virginia a competitive edge in todayÂ’s high-growth industries such as IT, health care, financial services and construction. They position the state to align with the changing national and global economy--an urgent requirement in todayÂ’s marketplace.

The committee will look at the segmentation of programs, staffing and funding, and models for coordination or consolidation in order to effectively ensure that Virginia workers and employers have the most advanced skills and tools available to compete successfully. It is anticipated that the committee will make recommendations during the 2006 session of the General Assembly.

The committee, consisting of 15 members including three members of the State Senate, five members of the House of Delegates, the Attorney General and the President of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, was established through legislation passed during the 2004 General Assembly session. The committee will focus on the efficient and effective deployment of more than $250 million annually in training and development funds in the state. These funds provide training to improve the productivity and competitiveness of Virginia business and retrain workers who have lost their jobs due to company closures and layoffs.

Ferraro, 47, founded TRAINING SOLUTIONS, Inc. in 1995. The firm has been recognized as the “Small Business of the Year” by the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce and as “Outstanding Small Business” by the Fairfax County Small and Minority Business Advisory Council.

Ferraro has almost 30 years experience in the fields of management, training and human resource development. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Virginia State Workforce Council, the Public Policy Council of the American Society for Training and Development and is Chairman of the Management Team of the Metro Tech Project, a $20 million federally-funded workforce training program. He is former Vice Chairman of the Workforce Investment Board of Northern Virginia. In addition, Ferraro is a member of the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and the Northern Virginia Technology Council Foundation Board.

Ferraro was the Founding Co-Chair of the Human Resources Leadership Awards of Greater Washington and received the “Torchbearer Award” from Leadership Fairfax, Inc. He has been recognized as “Member of the Year” and “Committee Co-Chair of the Year” by the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce and as "Committee Co-Chair of the Year" by the Reston Chamber of Commerce. He is also a graduate of Leadership Fairfax Class of 1998.

For more information, contact TRAINING SOLUTIONS, Inc. at 703.318.0838 or e-mail Info@TrainingSolutions. com.

TRAINING SOLUTIONS, Inc.♦ P. O. Box 220100 ♦ Chantilly, VA 20153 ♦ 703-318-0838 ♦ 703-318-0921 (fax) www. TrainingSolutions. com ♦ Email: Info@TrainingSolutions. com

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David E. Gordon, J. D., Former Partner of OÂ’Melveny & Myers, LLP, Joins Clark Consulting

David E. Gordon, J. D., Former Partner of OÂ’Melveny & Myers, LLP, Joins Clark Consulting

Clark Consulting (NYSE: CLK), a national executive benefits and compensation consulting firm, recently announced that David E. Gordon, J. D., joined its Western Regional Office. Gordon, a former partner of OÂ’Melveny & Myers, LLP, joins an experienced team of consultants dedicated to serving corporations across the United States. Clark ConsultingÂ’s Executive Benefits Practice and its executive compensation practice of Pearl Meyer & Partners work with client companies to develop and deliver comprehensive executive compensation and benefits plans that help companies keep their best people.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 8, 2005

Clark Consulting (NYSE: CLK), a national executive benefits and compensation consulting firm, recently announced that David E. Gordon, J. D., joined its Western Regional Office. Gordon, a former partner of OÂ’Melveny & Myers, LLP, joins an experienced team of consultants dedicated to serving corporations across the United States. Clark ConsultingÂ’s Executive Benefits Practice and its executive compensation practice of Pearl Meyer & Partners work with client companies to develop and deliver comprehensive executive compensation and benefits plans that help companies keep their best people.

Before joining Clark Consulting, Gordon practiced law for 33 years at OÂ’Melveny & Myers, LLP, an internationally prominent law firm in Los Angeles, CA. During his tenure at that firm Gordon was a senior partner, former chair of the firmÂ’s Tax Department, and chair of the firmÂ’s employee benefits practice. In those roles, he helped national companies review and implement executive compensation and nonqualified benefit programs.

At OÂ’Melveny & Myers, GordonÂ’s practice covered federal tax, labor, and securities law issues in connection with retirement plans, as well as stock option plans, welfare plans, and executive compensation plans. His practice represented organizations of all sizes in connection to their employee benefit plans (including multiemployer plans and a variety of public sector plans), as well as boards of directors, compensation committees, executives, and fiduciaries. He also structured many Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP).

“Dave's stellar reputation, along with his proven expertise in the technical and financial aspects of plan design, is an ideal complement to our seasoned team of professionals in Los Angeles,” said Les Brockhurst, president of Clark Consulting’s Executive Benefits Practice. Steven Hall, President of Pearl Meyer & Partners, Clark's executive compensation practice, added, "At a time of unparalleled regulatory and governance challenges, Dave's in-depth experience will strengthen the ability of our practices to provide clients with innovative, integrated executive compensation and benefits strategies."

Gordon will join the firm’s team of experienced consultants, including John M. Argue, Rick Callister and Kevin Wernick. “I am delighted to be joining such a talented group of consultants who are devoted to finding the best ways to serve companies across the country with their executive compensation and benefits consulting needs,” Gordon commented. “Looking ahead, there are unparalleled challenges in the fields of deferred and executive compensation and it will be exciting to work with Clark Consulting to help companies achieve their objectives in these important areas.”

Clark Consulting (NYSE: CLK) is the leading public executive compensation and benefits consulting firm. Founded in 1967 and now with over 70 offices nationwide, Clark Consulting helps more than 3,900 corporate, healthcare and banking clients to keep their best people. Clark ConsultingÂ’s compensation consultants specialize in designing innovative programs that attract, retain, motivate and reward executives, employees and Directors. The companyÂ’s benefits consultants provide leading edge advice on the design, financing and plan administration of benefits programs. For additional information, please visit http://www. clarkconsulting. com (http://www. clarkconsulting. com).

This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www. HRmarketer. com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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Dow and Reichhold Plan to Join Forces in Specialty Latexes and for Dow to Acquire Reichhold's Paper and Carpet Latex Businesses

Dow and Reichhold Plan to Join Forces in Specialty Latexes and for Dow to Acquire Reichhold's Paper and Carpet Latex Businesses

(PRWEB) March 18, 2001

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA, (March 6, 2000) – The Dow Chemical Company and Reichhold Inc. announced today that they plan to form a joint venture, Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex LLC, by combining the specialty latex businesses of Dow's Emulsion Polymers unit and Reichhold. As part of this transaction, Dow would acquire Reichhold's carpet and paper latex businesses. Dow and Reichhold expect to finalize these transactions and seek the necessary regulatory approvals in the coming months. Terms of the transactions will not be disclosed.

The joint venture will focus primarily on butadiene-based latexes, but also would have access to a broad range of latex chemistries. These products are used in a wide range of end use applications. The joint venture is expected to employ 400 people and will have sales, marketing and research support in North America, Latin America, Europe and the Pacific.

"The formation of Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex LLC will accelerate growth of our combined specialty latex businesses on a global scale," said Ted Cosse, global vice president of Dow Emulsion Polymers. "More importantly, the combined products, technologies and global presence of the new company will create a culture and a capability that is better able to meet the unique needs of specialty latex customers around the world."

Yoshi Kawashima, chairman and CEO of Reichhold, said the new business would offer its customers a wider portfolio of products and services than previously available.

"The new company is an attractive blend of the best each parent company has to offer the specialty latex customer," Kawashima said. "Plus, it allows Reichhold the opportunity to focus our energies on globalization and our core products while giving specialty latexes the chance to grow and provide new and better solutions to those market segments."

Senior director of corporate planning for Reichhold, Jeffrey L. Welker, will be named president of the new joint venture, subject to completion of the transactions. "Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex will be a leading producer of synthetic emulsions for specialty applications," said Welker. "We will obtain a diverse portfolio and a wealth of expertise and technology from our parent companies. The combination of skills and scope brought together will allow Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex to create real value in customer applications. Our customers should expect world class technology and customer focus on both a regional and global level as a result."

Upon completion of the transaction, the joint venture will be headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC. The joint venture will operate two latex production facilities located in Cheswold, Delaware, and Kensington, Georgia, and access Dow's extensive global manufacturing network. New facilities are already being planned to service fast growing markets in the Pacific.

As part of the planned transactions, Dow also would purchase Reichhold's carpet and paper latex businesses. Cosse added, "We look forward to acquiring the unique technologies, products and services of Reichhold that will allow Dow to expand into new carpet and paper latex market segments."

About Dow

Dow is a leading science and technology company that provides innovative chemical, plastic and agricultural products and services to many essential consumer markets. With annual sales of $28 billion, Dow serves customers in more than 160 countries and a wide range of markets that are vital to human progress, including food, transportation, health and medicine, personal and home care, and building and construction, among others. Committed to the principles of sustainable development, Dow and its 50,000 employees seek to balance economic, environmental and social responsibilities.

About Reichhold

Reichhold, with its world headquarters and technology center in Research Triangle Park, NC, is a leading manufacturer of adhesives, coating resins, polyester resins and synthetic latex emulsions for the coatings, adhesives, plastics, paper, textile, carpet, construction, transportation, marine and graphic arts markets.

With manufacturing operations throughout North America, South America and Europe, the company has annual sales of $1.2 billion. Founded in 1927, Reichhold is a subsidiary of Dainippon Ink & Chemicals (Tokyo, 4631), the worldÂ’s largest producer of printing inks and polyester resins.

Ryan-Biggs Engineer Receives Professional Engineering (PE) License in New York State

Ryan-Biggs Engineer Receives Professional Engineering (PE) License in New York State

Pennsylvania Engineer Receives PE License in New York State

(PRWEB) May 22, 2005

Ryan-Biggs Associates, P. C., a consulting firm specializing in structural engineering, announced today the licensing of Mark A. Franz, Senior Engineer, in the state of New York. Mr. Franz also holds professional engineering licenses in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and Maryland.

The P. E. license signifies that Mark A. Franz is qualified to be a practicing engineer in New York State. The high standards set by the licensing board help protect the public, ensure engineering competence, and safeguard public health, welfare, and safety.

Franz has been with the firm since 2001 and holds a Bachelor in Architectural Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University and a Master in Structural Engineering from Columbia University. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the American Institute of Steel Construction.

About Ryan-Biggs Associates, P. C.

Ryan-Biggs Associates, P. C., is a consulting engineering firm specializing in structural engineering. Since 1973, they have been providing design services from their main office in Troy, New York, and branch offices in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and Skaneateles, New York.

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Proactol™ Voted for the 2nd Year Running as One of the Top 5 Ways to Naturally Lose Weight

Proactol™ Voted for the 2nd Year Running as One of the Top 5 Ways to Naturally Lose Weight

For the second year in a row Proactol has appeared as one of the top five ways to lose weight naturally. In fact news of Proactol™'s various campaigns and success stories has been featured in an array of publications across the globe.

Nottingham, UK (PRWEB) January 29, 2009

It cannot be disputed that Proactol™ has proven itself time and time again for providing its customers with a 100% natural route to weight loss. (http://www. proactol. com/weight-loss. php)

Barely having celebrated their 2nd anniversary, Proactol™ - for the second year running - has been voted by successful slimmers and dieticians for being one of the 5 top natural ways to diet in 2009 and has been featured in a leading online newspaper, The Telegraph.

An incredible achievement for such a short space of time.

As Katie Downing-Howitt, Product and e-marketing Manager of Proactol™ explained:

"At Proactol™ we have always prided ourselves for being one of the few dietary supplements available that can offer its customers a natural route to weight loss. So to have this achievement recognised is incredible, and something we wanted to instantly reward our customers for. That is why we have launched this campaign. To say a big thank you for all their support."

Featured alongside easy to follow exercise routines, dietary changes and group support networks, Proactol™'s ability - as a natural fat binder (http://www. proactol. com/howitworks. php) - to reduce consumer's dietary fat intake by 28% earned it a place in their feature.

This is not the first time that Proactol has been featured in a top newspaper, who have recognised and acknowledged Proactol™'s reputation. Proactol™ has also been featured in the Daily Express, the New York Times and just a few months ago in Florida Style magazine.

So to celebrate this success and say thank you to their customers, Proactol™ - for a limited time only - are offering all Telegraph readers the chance to receive a 10% discount when they next order Proactol™.* All they need to do to take advantage of this offer is enter TELNY9 when they come to the order page.

*when they order Proactol™ packages of 4 months and above

The Non-Surgical route to weight loss

Made from the cactus Optunia ficus-indica, Proactol™ is a clinically proven herbal supplement that is 100% natural, side effect free and has been found to:

Bind up to 28% dietary fat intake
Curb your appetite and food cravings
Reduce your calorie consumption by 150 calories per meal

And medically backed by the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC, Proactol™ can also offer consumers a range of other natural health benefits that can make their journey to weight loss even easier: increased joint flexibility, energy levels and less aches and pains.

As Aurora Barker, Practicing Nurse explains:

"Through the use of Proactol™, weight loss can be achieved that helps reduce the risk of further complications while enabling physical activity. The product is naturally sourced and helps us to eliminate fats from our diet before they are absorbed. Even better, the product helps us to feel full faster, reducing the amount of food we eat."

Through a combination of healthy eating, exercising daily and taking 2-3 Proactol™ supplements after every meal, many of Proactol™'s customers have managed to achieve a natural weight loss of 1-2lbs every week.

To become one of Proactol™'s next success stories and receive their 10% discount, simply visit http://www. proactol. com (http://www. proactol. com) or alternatively call a member of their team using a local telephone number.

About Proactol™

Dedicated to offering their customers the best in weight loss results, Proactol™'s recent appearance in the Telegraph is just further testament to their reputation for being a natural weight loss solution.

In fact news of Proactol™'s various campaigns and success stories has been featured in an array of publications across the globe. Discussed in the Daily Mail, Florida Style Magazine and the Denver News, Proactol™ has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that it is possible to achieve the body you have always wanted without having to resort to surgery. Reaching your weight loss goals is possible.

For More Information

Interested in receiving a sample or are looking for a weight loss product for publicity purposes? Please feel free to contact Katie Downing-Howitt on +44 (0) 115 9708449 or on her email Katie@proactol. com.

USA & Canada: 1-800-388-9957

United Kingdom: 0115 979-8449

Australia: 1-800-046-194

International: 044-115-979-8449

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New Ebook Shows Writers And Others How To Join The Web Publishing Revolution

New Ebook Shows Writers And Others How To Join The Web Publishing Revolution

If you have writing talent, and you're working 9 to 5 -- you're crazy. A new ebook, "Writing For Online Cash: Turn Your Words Into Instant Gold" helps you to make the most of your writing talent: work when, and where you please. The 100-page ebook writing manual gets you started turning words into cash -- and you don't even need to consider yourself a "writer".

Sydney, NSW (PRWEB) March 13, 2006

If you have writing talent, and you're working 9 to 5 -- you're crazy. A new ebook, "Writing For Online Cash: Turn Your Words Into Instant Gold " helps you to make the most of your writing talent: work when, and where you please. The 100-page ebook writing manual gets you started turning words into cash -- and you don't even need to consider yourself a "writer".

Copywriter and writing teacher Angela Booth says: "If you're a writer – or would like to write for a living, the Internet gives you scope for an unlimited income. Web sites are made up of words, words, and more words. Someone has to write those words, and if you're a writer, or would like to be, you've got it made."

The ebook reveals that as a writer, you've never been more in demand. How much money do you want to make with your writing career? If you want to make a six-figure income, yes, you can, and "Writing For Online Cash: Turn Your Words Into Instant Gold " shows you how.

Angela says: "Look at it this way. First came the typewriter, then the computer, and then the Internet. The Internet is the biggie. Google and the other search engines make your ability to craft words valuable. Everyone online needs someone to write their content. From the smallest one-page Web site, to massive, heavily-trafficked corporate database sites, those sites are built with words."

She suggests that if you want to make a super-healthy income from your writing, you adapt your thinking to a new set of tools. Use your new tools effectively, and watch your creativity, sales and income soar.

"Writing For Online Cash: Turn Your Words Into Money" gives you the tools you need to launch (or relaunch, if you've been writing for a while) your writing career and make the income you've dreamed of.

Already writing but not making the income you know you can make? Spare-time writers write for years making $5,000 a year or less. The ebook promises that you can turn that $5,000 into $50,000 without writing more than you're writing right now, and probably writing less.

What could you do with an extra $50,000 a year, made in your spare time? "Writing For Online Cash: Turn Your Words Into Money" shows you how to write ebooks, ezines, articles and more to make the income you've always dreamed of – without working hard.

For more information, visit: http://angelabooth. com/page11/Write%20Online%20Cash/online%20cash. html (http://angelabooth. com/page11/Write%20Online%20Cash/online%20cash. html)
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Angela Booth is a copywriter, author and writing teacher. Her blog, Angela Booth's Writing Blog at http://copywriter. typepad. com/ (http://copywriter. typepad. com/) is read by thousands of writers every week.

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All Natural Beverage Company Seeks Business Partner for New Stress Relief Beverage

All Natural Beverage Company Seeks Business Partner for New Stress Relief Beverage

With the current recession in the United States and Worldwide, and people facing unemployment, foreclosure, and plummeting home and stock values, stress is becoming a global epidemic. According to the American Psychological Association (APA) report, there are nearly 113,000,000 people in the U. S. who have severe stress.

Claremont, CA (PRWEB) February 27, 2009

Stress isn't just an unpleasant feeling; it can cause serious physical ailments, including headaches, insomnia, constipation, diarrhea, irritability, lack of energy, lack of concentration, anger, depression, stomach problems, skin problems, anxiety, weight gain or loss, heart problems, high blood pressure.

So with stress at an all-time high in America, it was perfect timing to finally make available the all-natural beverage, Dr. Chao's Stress Reliever, which is based on formulas first used and developed in China in 1878.

U. S. Panda Foods & Beverages Company, the company that produces Dr. Chao's Stress Reliever, is looking to capitalize on their current success by seeking a business partner who has the financial capability and sales experience in the beverage industry to join their management team.

They're hoping to find a suitable candidate who can help them promote Dr. Chao's Stress Reliever, a beverage with a long, well-tested history.

Dr. G. L. Chao, a Ph. D. in Chinese Herbal Medicine, was seeking a solution to stress and its negative physical consequences.

Along with several other prominent Doctors of Chinese Herbal Medicine, he began researching Dr. Chao's 130-year-old family herbal formulas, which was developed and first used by Dr. Chao's great-great grandfather Dr. Baoyin Chao back in 1878 to help people relax and relieve the negative health problems caused by stress in China.

After intensive research, Dr. Chao and his research team were delighted to discover that his family's herbal drink could be used to reduce the symptoms of stress by regulating the immune system and the brain's central nervous system.

The family's herbal formula helped improve blood capillary circulation, thus regulating high blood pressure and reducing the feelings of depression, stress, and worries.

In 2008, under the guidance of the American National Food Laboratory, a healthy herbal drink called "Dr. Chao Stress Reliever" has finally been made available in the USA.
Dr. Chao Stress Reliever is manufactured in the state of Wisconsin, U. S.A. and has been certified by the National Food Laboratory of America to be sugar-free, calorie-free, and caffeine-free. It contains no preservatives and no artificial sweeteners.

This drink is a 100% all-natural herbal beverage that contains the true flavor of a unique blend of wild grown herbs, it comes in a can with an easy-open lid, tastes naturally sweet and has the scent of fresh mountain herbs, soothes thirst, and does not have side effects.

Three of the top features of Dr. Chao Stress Reliever are:

1. It is the only beverage that serves as a high-level nutritional supplement made with an all natural herbal formula.
2. It is the only canned supplement beverage whose product name contains "Doctor".
3. It contains no sugar, no calories, no caffeine, no preservatives and no artificial sweeteners.

U. S. Panda Foods & Beverages Company devotes itself to providing the public with their all natural, green, and outstanding series of Dr. Chao healthy beverages. Currently they have the following beverages available: Panda Sober Drink, Dr. Chao Stress Reliever, Dr. Chao Adult Drink, Dr. Chao Lady Drink, and Dr. Chao Sober Drink.

All of these are Dr. Chao's very own patented products. The company believes that Dr. Chao Healthy Beverages will become a staple in the daily American way of life due to the numerous health benefits the beverages can bring.

The principles of this company are to bring the ancient and efficient herbal formulas to the U. S., and to manufacture their beverages by using the best production facility in the USA, to ensure quality and health, and at the same time, share their products with people all over America and the world as well.

If you are interested in the position, please email us at janezheng@uspfb. com.

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Time to Put Your House on a Diet

Time to Put Your House on a Diet

A new book, THE HOME ENERGY DIET by Paul Scheckel (New Society Publishers, 2005), tells how to trim the fat from energy bills.

(PRWEB) October 28, 2005

"I’ll start tomorrow." How many times have you said that about a diet? We know we should do it, we know it’s good for us, but we simply don’t like change, especially when we think it will hurt. Don’t lose another opportunity to save today by waiting until tomorrow!

Paul Scheckel's new book, The Home Energy Diet, helps readers take control of their personal energy use and costs so they can save money, live more comfortably, and help the environment. An experienced energy auditor who has surveyed thousands of homes Scheckel explains what he calls “energy literacy,” and then describes how your home uses - and loses - costly energy via electricity, hot water, heating and air conditioning, and windows, walls and insulation.

“If I had to choose only one message,” says Scheckel, “it would be that energy efficiency is an investment, not a hardship. The cheapest kilowatt is one you don’t have to buy.” As energy prices go up, so do the benefits of conservation. 

The Home Energy Diet involves readers in learning about their own homes by measuring, metering, investigating, and considering habits related to household energy use, then learning how to quantify energy consumption and costs to make informed decisions. The book provides the reader with the tools to compare fuel costs and to make intelligent appliance choices. The author provides a convenient "Triple-A" reminder to ensure dietary success: Awareness of how your home uses and loses energy, Assessment of your home’s energy requirements, and Action to reduce energy consumption.

Scheckel makes liberal use of personal anecdotes and humorous "tales-from-the-basement" misadventures to keep his subject from becoming overly technical. “As with any diet,” he says, “if it’s no fun, people just won’t do it, no matter how much money it saves.”

And a home energy diet does save money, offering returns greater than Wall Street. Readers can earn hundreds of dollars by putting their homes on a diet, plus receive additional dividends of improved indoor air quality and healthier, more comfortable homes.

Scheckel has honed his advice from years of experience as an energy auditor and educator. With a personal passion for efficiency and renewables, he walks the talk by living in a solar-powered house and driving a car powered by vegetable oil, in his home state of Vermont.

The Home Energy Diet is available through independent book stores and internet booksellers such as Amazon. com.

Paul Scheckel is available for interviews, presentations, and personal appearances.

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The Help Group Summit 2006 Featured More Than 20 Leading Experts in Autism, Learning Disabilities & ADHD

The Help Group Summit 2006 Featured More Than 20 Leading Experts in Autism, Learning Disabilities & ADHD

Two-Day Seminar for Professionals and Parents Presented Cutting Edge Information in Research and Best Practices

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) October 26, 2006

The Help Group (www. thehelpgroup. org), the largest and most comprehensive nonprofit serving children with special needs related to autism, Asperger’s disorder, learning disabilities, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, mental retardation, abuse and emotional problems, hosted The Help Group Summit 2006 that featured more than 20 of today’s leading experts in autism, learning disabilities and ADHD (LD/ADHD) on Friday, October 20 and Saturday, Oct. 21 at The Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, CA.

Dr. Barbara Firestone, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Help Group was joined by Dr. Paul Satz, Professor Emeritus and Dr. Peter Whybrow, Director, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at The Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA as Summit co-chairs. The Help Group Summit 2006 was generously sponsored by First 5 California, First 5 LA and Wells Fargo and was attended by more than 450 professionals and parents.

“The Summit was an opportunity to hear from an extraordinary group of speakers who have made significant contributions to the body of knowledge in the area of neuro-developmental disabilities: knowledge that advances our theoretical foundations and informs our clinical and educational and public policy practices,” said Dr. Firestone.

This year’s Summit featured Dr. Robert Bilder, Dr. Robert Brooks, Dr. Sophia Colamarino, Dr. Deborah Fein, Dr. David Feinberg, Dr. Jack Fletcher, Dr. Bruce M. Gale, Dr. Daniel H. Geschwind, Dr. Elizabeth Gonzalez, Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, Dr. David Mandell, Dr. James T. McCracken, Kris Perry, Dr. Albert “Skip” Rizzo, Dr. Sally Rogers, Dr. Laura Schreibman, Dr. James Swanson, Dr. Leanne Tamm and Dr. Louis Vismara. The program included a special half day session on Saturday, October 21, featuring Dr. Robert Brooks, who spoke on the topic of “The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Resilience in Children with Special Needs.”

The Help Group’s Dr. Laurie Stephens, Director of Autism Spectrum Disorders Programs and Assistant Clinical Professor, Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior, presented “Building the Foundations for Social Development: Facilitating Play and Interaction Skills in Young Children Across the Autism Spectrum” and Dr. Philip Levin, Program Director, The Help Group – UCLA Neuropsychology Program, Director Outcomes Research, Assistant Clinical Professor, Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior, offered “The Effects of ADHD, NLD and Executive Functioning Delays on a Child’s Response to Reading Remediation.”

During the luncheon program, Dr. Firestone introduced The Help Group National Autism Foundation’s public service announcement campaign. The Foundation was established to promote autism awareness, early identification and intervention, education and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. Jim Gott, former LA Dodger and parent advocate for autism gave an inspiring keynote speech. Gott, father of two children with autism spectrum disorders, shared how he’s turned his professional skills as a Major League baseball player into strategies for life by “keeping it simple,” setting his children up for success and staying confident as a father.

Dr. Firestone presented The Help Group’s Champion for Children Award to Fran Pavley, California State Assemblymember of the 41st District, for her distinguished work as a legislator in support of individuals with developmental disabilities. On behalf of Cure Autism Now (CAN), President and CEO, Peter Bell accepted a Champion for Children Award for its outstanding efforts. On behalf of KCET, President and CEO, Al Jerome accepted The Help Group’s Media Excellence Award for its innovative daily television series, website and extensive outreach program “A Place of Our Own” for the series’ efforts in communicating the unique needs of people who care for children, including children with special needs. The luncheon program concluded with a special Lifetime Achievement Award to Summit co-chair Dr. Paul Satz in recognition of his significant contributions to understanding neuro-developmental disorders and to the progress of treatment.

ABOUT THE HELP GROUP. Founded in 1975, The Help Group is the largest, most innovative and comprehensive organization of its kind in the United States serving children with special needs related to autism, Asperger’s disorder, learning disabilities, ADHD, mental retardation, abuse and emotional problems. The Help Group’s six specialized day schools offer pre-K through high school programs for more than 1,200 students. The Help Group’s wide range of mental health and therapy services, child abuse, foster family and residential programs extend its reach to more than 5,000 children and their families each year. With over 700 staff members, The Help Group’s state-of-the-art schools and programs are located on four major campuses in the Los Angeles area. Through its professional training programs and efforts at the state and national levels, The Help Group touches the lives of children with special needs across the country and in other parts of the world. At the heart of its effort is its commitment to helping young people fulfill their potential to lead positive, productive and rewarding lives. For more information about The Help Group, please call 818-779-5212 or visit www. thehelpgroup. org.

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BodyLogicMD Physicians Graduate Anti-Aging Fellowship

BodyLogicMD Physicians Graduate Anti-Aging Fellowship

BodyLogicMD announced that eight of its physicians recently graduated the Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, making it the organization with the most graduating physicians in one class.

Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) March 29, 2008

BodyLogicMD (http://www. bodylogicmd. com) announced that eight of its physicians recently graduated the Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, making it the organization with the most graduating physicians in one class.

Out of 71 graduating physicians of the FAAFM, eight included the following BodyLogicMD hormone therapy physicians: (http://www. bodylogicmd. com/bodylogicmd-physicians)
Dr. David Garcia -- Columbus, Ohio
Dr. Mike Lee -- Miami, Florida
Dr. Eric Honing -- Phoenix, Arizona
Dr. Robert Rubin -- Naples, Florida
Dr. Jennifer Landa -- Orlando, Florida
Dr. Susan Linder -- Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Dr. Wade Huey -- Houston, Texas
Rebecca Huey (PA-C) -- Houston, Texas

"The requirements to become a BodyLogicMD hormone therapy physician include a broad range of criteria, including a continuing education program," said Dr. Alicia Stanton, Chief Medical Officer of BodyLogicMD. "We are proud of our physician's dedication to their patients well being while they apply the latest advancements in bioidentical hormone therapy (http://www. bodylogicmd. com/bioidentical-hormone-therapy) and functional medicine."

BodyLogicMD is a national network of highly trained physicians specializing in bioidentical hormone therapy integrated with fitness and nutrition programs to aging men and women who suffer from the everyday symptoms caused by menopause and andropause.

What is anti-aging medicine?
Anti-aging medicine is a clinical/medical specialty and field of scientific research aimed at the early detection, prevention, treatment, and reversal of age-related decline.

What is regenerative medicine?
Regenerative medicine optimizes the body's endogenous mechanisms of self-repair and adds proven and near future exogenous treatments and technologies.

What is functional medicine?
Functional medicine is an integrative, science-based healthcare approach that treats illness and promotes wellness by focusing on the bio-chemically unique aspects of each patient, and then individually tailoring interventions to restore physiological, psychological, and structural balance.

About The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)
The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine was established in 1997 as a professional physician certification and review board, which offers physician recognition in the form of specialty-based examination in Anti-Aging Medicine. Paraprofessionals may also now certify in Anti-Aging Medicine by a difference test in this newest and fastest growing medical specialty, which represents over 14,000 physicians, scientists, and other health professionals, and the health-minded public from 73 countries worldwide.

About BodyLogicMD
Founded in 2003, BodyLogicMD is a network of physician-owned practices specializing in natural bioidentical hormone therapy integrated with fitness and nutrition to men and women suffering from hormonal imbalance, menopause and andropause. Suzanne Somer's latest book Ageless, the naked truth about bioidentical hormones features BodyLogicMD as an expert source. For more information and to find the BodyLogicMD location nearest you visit www. bodylogicmd. com.

To view, subscribe, and rate the BodyLogicMD physicians live on YouTube, click here. (http://www. youtube. com/user/BodyLogicMD)

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Miami Hotel Undergoes $2.5 Million Renovation and Re-brands as Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kendall East Miami

Miami Hotel Undergoes $2.5 Million Renovation and Re-brands as Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kendall East Miami

Visitors to the Miami area have a new lodging choice with the opening of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kendall East Miami on July 2, 2008. Following a $2.5 million renovation, the former AmeriSuites Miami-Kendall re-branded to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kendall East Miami.

Miami, Fla. (PRWEB) August 28, 2008

Visitors to the Miami area have a new lodging choice with the opening of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kendall East Miami on July 2, 2008. Following a $2.5 million renovation, the former AmeriSuites Miami-Kendall re-branded to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kendall East Miami.

The freshly renovated 100% non-smoking all-suite property features 66 luxuriously-appointed one-bedroom suites, with either King or Double/Double rooms. All suites offer a 32" flat-screen television, a wet bar with mini-refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker, and a sleeper sofa with full-size pull-out sofa bed in the living room. The Kendall East Miami hotel also offers complimentary wireless high-speed Internet throughout the hotel, as well as complimentary Express Start® Continental Breakfast.

"We are pleased to invite guests to our newly-renovated hotel, where they will discover a welcoming environment with direct access to all Miami has to offer," General Manager Brian Rubine said. "The guest experience is designed to meet the needs of travelers who are seeking simplicity. We provide them with comfortable accommodations, thoughtful amenities and superior service to make their stay a breeze."

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kendall East Miami offers guests a completely renovated hotel which includes a brand new fitness center and the following new amenities: carpeting, guestroom furniture, granite tops on wet bars and vanities, microwaves, refrigerators, Stay Smart showerheads, pool furniture, pool surface and lobby. Additionally, all hotel bedding was upgraded to the new Simply Smart™ Bedding Collection from Holiday Inn Express.

The hotel is uniquely positioned to serve both the business and leisure traveler. With 66 non-smoking suites and easy access to the freeway and local airports, guests can enjoy a comfortable stay in a convenient location. The hotel is near the Florida Turnpike and 30 minutes from the entrance to the Florida Keys. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kendall East Miami is nearby the following corporate locations: Baptist Health South Florida, Bellsouth Advertising, Assurant Group, Beckman Corporation, Signature Gardens, Federal Express and Coca-Cola Bottling Company.

Located just ¼ mile off of the Florida Turnpike on SW 88th Street in the heart of the Kendall community, the hotel is convenient to Kendall Town & Country Center, Dadeland mall, Metro Zoo, Monkey Jungle, Everglades National Park, Homestead MotorSports Complex, Miccosukee Indian Village & Gaming, Miami Dade College, Florida International University, University of Miami, as well as a variety of restaurants and movie theatres. The hotel is situated just three miles from Kendall Tamiami Airport and 13 miles from Miami International Airport. Visit the hotel on-line: www. hiexpress. com/kendalleast (http://www. hiexpress. com/kendalleast)

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kendall East Miami is operated by Interstate Hotels & Resorts, the nation's largest independent hotel management company. For more information about Interstate Hotels & Resorts, visit the company's Web-site: www. ihrco. com.

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Fox Sportscaster James Brown Receives Sam Lacy Awards by Urban League

Fox Sportscaster James Brown Receives Sam Lacy Awards by Urban League

FOX Network sportscaster James Brown will receive the Sam Lacy Award at the Greater Washington Urban LeagueÂ’s 7th Annual Celebrity Tournament and Banquet on Tuesday, September 20.

Washington, D. C. (PRWEB) September 21, 2005

FOX Network sportscaster James Brown will receive the Sam Lacy Award at the Greater Washington Urban LeagueÂ’s 7th Annual Celebrity Tournament and Banquet on Tuesday, September 20. The tournament will be held from 7 a. m. to 4 p. m. at Renditions Golf Course in Davidsonville, MD.

Brown, affectionately known as "JB," has been the co-host of "FOX NFL Sunday" since its inception 10 years ago. Previously, Brown worked 10 years for CBS Sports, after beginning his career here in his hometown of Washington, D. C.

The late Baseball Hall of Fame sports writer Sam Lacy was a columnist for Afro-American newspapers. Mr. Lacy used his role as a journalist to push for the integration of Major League Baseball and equal opportunities for minorities in sports.

The LeagueÂ’s award is given annually to an individual in sports journalism, who not only exemplifies professional in the career field but who is committed to civic and humanitarian endeavors. Brown has been involved in activities to support Darrell GreenÂ’s Youth Life Foundation, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and March of Dimes, among others.

Other highlights of the tournament include a special appearance by Omarosa Manigault Stallworth, formerly of "The Apprentice" TV show.

Key corporate sponsors include Lockheed Martin, PEPCO, PhRMA, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, General Dynamics, Lottery Technology Enterprises, and Washington Sports and Entertainment. Chair of the tournament is Cynthia Smith, Vice President of Human Resources, Lockheed Martin.

Proceeds benefit the programs of the Greater Washington Urban League, founded in 1938. The League is one of more than 100 affiliates of the National Urban League and a member of the United Way of the National Capital Area. Serving more than 60,000 persons annually in the Washington metropolitan area, the GWUL is a nonprofit social services and civil rights organization with programs in education, employment and training; housing and community development; and aging and health services.

For more information about the golf tournament, contact Queen Gladden at 202-265-8200.

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Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage For Dummies® Helps Consumers Navigate Part D and Make Smart Choices

Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage For Dummies® Helps Consumers Navigate Part D and Make Smart Choices

New book guides beneficiaries step-by-step through the often baffling maze of the Part D prescription drug program.

Hoboken, NJ (PRWEB) October 6, 2008

As usual, Medicare's private prescription drug plans will change their benefits and costs for 2009. Once again, millions of Medicare beneficiaries will face the annual dilemma of deciding to stay with the plan they've got or switch to another when open enrollment begins on November 15. How will they find the best deal? This year, Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage for Dummies® (http://www. dummies. com/WileyCDA/DummiesTitle/Medicare-Prescription-Drug-Coverage-For-Dummies. productCd-0470276762.html) (Wiley, October 2008, $19.99) comes to the rescue by guiding beneficiaries step-by-step through the often baffling maze of the Part D prescription drug program.

The first comprehensive consumer reference on Part D, this clear-cut guide explains the ins and outs of Medicare drug coverage in plain English and an easy-to-read format. It helps readers navigate the system so they can make decisions more easily and to their best advantage--whether they're already enrolled in the program, confronting Part D for the first time, or need to know how it affects their other drug coverage. Readers who act on tips from the book (especially the detailed instructions for comparing drug plans properly) can save themselves a lot of money.

In Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage For Dummies, Patricia Barry, a senior editor at the AARP Bulletin and an expert on Medicare Part D, explains to readers how to:
 Choose a drug plan that's right for their health and pocketbooks  Deal with their plan's coverage restrictions on some drugs  Avoid or minimize the impact of the doughnut hole  Lower out-of-pocket expenses  Sidestep pitfalls and troubleshoot problems  Avoid scams and hard-sell marketing tactics

The book also helps Medicare beneficiaries save money and hassle in a variety of circumstances--having a limited income, living in a nursing home, using multiple meds or a few very expensive ones, and many more. It is a valuable resource not only for beneficiaries, but also for family members and consumer advisers who may be helping them sort through their Part D options.

Like all For Dummies® (http://www. dummies. com/WileyCDA/) titles, the book concludes with "The Part of Tens." This section offers ten ways baby boomers can help loved ones cope with Part D; and ten possible changes to Part D (simplifying plan choices, allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices, among others) that have been proposed. The handy "Cheat Sheet" at the front of the book lists quick facts about Part D, tips on finding the best deal among a multitude of plan options, and key sources for help.

About the Author:
Patricia Barry is a senior editor at the AARP Bulletin and a recognized expert on the Medicare Part D prescription drug program. She has written extensively for consumers on Part D, as well as thousands of articles on other topics and two former guidebooks relating to healthcare and social policy.

Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage For Dummies®
By Patricia Barry
ISBN: 978-0-470-27676-1 / $19.99 U. S. / October 2008

For more plain-English information on health care, check out:

Eldercare For Dummies® ISBN: 978-0-7645-2469-1
Healthy Aging For Dummies® ISBN: 978-0-470-14975-1
Insurance For Dummies® ISBN: 978-0-7645-5294-6

Visit www. dummies. com to see all For Dummies titles!

About For Dummies®
With near universal name recognition, more than 200 million copies printed, and over 1000 topics, For Dummies is the world's bestselling reference series. With loyal customers around the globe, For Dummies enriches people's lives by making knowledge accessible in a fun and easy way. Described by the New York Times as "more than a publishing phenomenon, but a sign of the times," For Dummies span every section of the bookstore, covering everything from health to history, music to math, sports to self-help, technology to travel, and more. The For Dummies brand has expanded into new products and categories with an extensive licensed product line, including fitness and hobby DVDs, grilling kits, business software, cleaning products, automotive kits, craft kits, and apparel. For more information, visit Dummies. com. For Dummies is a branded imprint of Wiley.

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Billtrust Named as Finalist for the 2010 Red Herring 100 North America Award

Billtrust Named as Finalist for the 2010 Red Herring 100 North America Award

Billtrust’s outsourced billing service is recognized by Red Herring driven by their financial performance, technology innovation and integration into key industries.

Jamesburg, NJ (PRWEB) July 1, 2010

Billtrust announced today it has been selected as a Finalist for Red Herring's North America 100 award, a prestigious list honoring the year’s most promising private technology ventures in North America.

Billtrust provides outsourced billing services (http://www. billtrust. com/solutions_overview. php) to businesses throughout North America. Their proprietary CompleteBilling service helps businesses manage their billing process more efficiently through a suite of advanced paper and electronic billing products. Billtrust has over 450 customers including prestigious companies like Chiquita Brands, Kraft Foods, New Balance Athletic Shoes, Toshiba America Information Systems, Tech Data Corporation and WESCO Distribution, Inc.

The Red Herring editorial team selected the most innovative companies from a pool of hundreds from across North America. The nominees are evaluated on both quantitative and qualitative criteria, such as financial performance, technology innovation, quality of management, execution of strategy, and integration into their respective industries.

This unique assessment of potential is complemented by a review of the actual track record and standing of a company, which allows Red Herring to see past the “buzz” and make the list an invaluable instrument for discovering and advocating the greatest business opportunities in the industry.

"This year was especially difficult," said Alex Vieux, publisher and CEO of Red Herring. "Despite the global economic situation, there were many great companies producing really innovative and amazing products that we had a difficult time narrowing the pool and selecting the finalists. Billtrust shows great promise therefore deserves to be among the Finalists. We know that this year’s crop will grow into some amazing companies that are sure to go far."

With Billtrust’s proprietary architecture, their customer generates their invoicing data as usual through their ERP system (such as Oracle, SAP, QAD, Activant, Infor, and Mincron) and sends to Billtrust. Billtrust’s Smart Routing system sends billing documents via U. S. Mail, Email, Fax, or Web, depending on the preference of the bill recipient. Further, Billtrust has six strategically located print and mail facilities throughout North America. Their proprietary technology processes and mails bills from the location closest to the bill recipient, significantly reducing mail times.

Finalists for the 2010 edition of the Red Herring 100 North America award are selected based upon their technological innovation, management strength, market size, investor record, customer acquisition, and financial health.

About Billtrust
Headquartered in Jamesburg, NJ, Billtrust is a leader in outsourced billing solutions. The company’s flagship product and service suite, called CompleteBilling, consists of paper, fax, e-mail and online billing (EBPP (http://www. billtrust. com/consumer_online_billing. php), EIPP (http://www. billtrust. com/business_billing_invoice_gateway. php)). In addition, the company provides expert bill design, in-bill marketing services, and an integrated online customer service tool called CustomerCare. These comprehensive tools automate the billing process, enabling businesses to save money, increase productivity, improve cash flow, and seamlessly migrate to electronic delivery. More than 450 companies nationwide rely on Billtrust for their billing needs. For more information, visit Billtrust online at www. billtrust. com.

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Brooklyn Borough President to Speak at Free Business Seminar on Nov. 17

Brooklyn Borough President to Speak at Free Business Seminar on Nov. 17

Tax accounting firm Ferdinand And Associates would be hosting a free four-hour seminar for small business owners on Nov. 17. Brooklyn Borough president Marty Markowitz is confirmed to speak.

BROOKLYN, NY (PRWEB) November 13, 2004

Brooklyn Borough president Marty Markowitz is confirmed to serve as the keynote speaker at a business seminar at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge at 333 Adams Street at the Robinson and Whitman Conference Hall on Nov. 17, from 8.30 a. m. The four-hour event, hosted by tax accounting firm Ferdinand And Associates LLC, is for small business owners looking for solutions to grow or expand their businesses.

Markowitz has been a friend to small businesses in New York City and his speech would center on how small businesses could maintain profitability in todayÂ’s economic climate.

According to Ferdinand And Associates, some of the other topics that would be discussed at the seminar include:

·Benefiting from the right accountant/CPA

·The right individual financial plan for your business

·How to secure small business loans

·How much growth is enough

·The right choices for health and life insurance

·Retirement planning, among others

Also confirmed to attend and speak at the event are Caribbean Chamber of Commerce president Dr. Roy Hastick and Brooklyn City Councilmember Kendell Steward.

ABOUT FERDINAND AND ASSOCIATES LLC:

Founded in 1991 by Stephanie Ferdinand, Ferdinand And Associates LLC is an accounting and financial services company based in Brooklyn, NY. For 13 years, the company has provided accounting services, tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll services and financial advice to small-business clients and to a diverse individual customer base. It serves over 60 business clients and 800 personal tax clients in the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut area, as well as around the country.

Ferdinand And Associates LLC is located 32 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217. The phone number is 718-638-9350. The Web site is www. ferdinand. com. Please contact this phone number to confirm your attendance as space is limited.

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Petition Filed With New Jersey Court Administrator to Suppress Racially Motivated and Selective Non-Enforcement of Laws and Court Procedures

Petition Filed With New Jersey Court Administrator to Suppress Racially Motivated and Selective Non-Enforcement of Laws and Court Procedures

Investors and supporters of Renaissance Broadcasting Corporation (RBC), the first African American owned company in the U. S. to be awarded a license from the FCC to "build" a television station, filed a petition with the Administrative Office of the Courts of New Jersey to suppress the selective nonenforcement of State and federal laws and court procedures to prevent African American ownership of a New Jersey-based commercial television station.

Trenton, NJ (PRWEB) October 1, 2007

On Friday, September 28, 2007, more than one hundred investors and supporters of Renaissance Broadcasting Corporation (RBC) presented a petition to Judge Philip S. Carchman, acting Administrative Director of the Courts of New Jersey, requesting immediate action on RBC's June 7, 2007 New Jersey Appellate Division motion, Docket Number M-006059-06. The motion seeks to nullify prior state court orders entered against RBC in a consolidated action docketed as Township of Waterford v. Renaissance Broadcasting Corporation, Docket Number A-005114-92T1. The proceedings were initiated against RBC in the Law Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Docket Number L-1116-80, on September 3, 1980. Prior appellate court judgments were entered on June 23, 1982, August 5, 1985 and May 23, 1994, respectively.

The June 7, 2007 motion alleged that the prior actions against RBC constituted a clear, 27-year violation of the equal protection of the laws clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and section 3 of the Civil Rights Act of April 20, 1871 by the State of New Jersey. The civil rights violations resulted in the loss of RBC's TV station. Governor Jon Corzine and Lisa B. Jackson, Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), were named as indispensable party defendants.

The Township of Waterford's opposition to DEP's lease of land within the Wharton State Forest to RBC generated the September 3, 1980 complaint. Specifically, the municipality demanded that RBC comply with the municipality's site plan ordinance as a precondition to constructing the TV broadcasting transmission system within the Wharton State Forest. The courts entered judgments that required RBC to comply with Waterford's zoning ordinances. The municipality later claimed it had zoned the Wharton State Forest for residential use only. The courts concurred in the pretext.

The earlier judgments against RBC were based on the false judicial presumptions that the Wharton State Forest was not state-owned and regulated, municipalities have an interest in land within the Wharton State Forest and the lease agreement between DEP and RBC was "for purposes beyond the legislative purposes" of DEP.

The recent discoveries of a 1966 edition of Title 58 of the Statutes of New Jersey and special reports prepared by the New Jersey Water Resources Advisory Committee in 1957 and 1958 proved the absolute falsity of all of the prior judicial presumptions. The courts' false presumptions and judgments allowed Waterford to challenge RBC's use of the TV facilities that it constructed and put into operation and to grant a white owned company the right to use the same facilities in exchange for a payment of $450,000.

The discoveries also prove that the Wharton State Forest and Liberty State Park are State parks under the jurisdiction of DEP. The September 27, 2007 petition notes that the City of Jersey City Planning Board filed a civil suit identical to Waterford's suit against RBC against a private white-owned corporation with regard to Liberty State Park. The published case is entitled Jersey City v. Department of Environmental Protection, 227 N. J. Super. 5 (App. Div. 1988). The Appellate Division, in agreement with the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General, dismissed the suit filed against the white developer because the Jersey City Planning Board lacked jurisdiction and standing. The Appellate Division further stated, "Generally, local zoning and planning regulations cannot affect the State's authority to carry out public functions for the benefit of all the people of the State, especially on the State's own land."

"The Wharton State Forest is the largest tract of land owned by the State of New Jersey, covering portions of three counties--Atlantic, Burlington and Camden Counties," Donald McMeans, founder and president of RBC said. "It was acquired and is regulated to secure the public health and welfare; the double standard is obvious."

The petition filed by RBC's supporters and investors cites United States Supreme Court decisions, which state that a court cannot proceed at all with any case for which the court lacks jurisdiction. The petition mentions numerous State laws that deprive courts of the power to hear and decide cases like the RBC and Jersey City cases. Therefore, the petition concludes that the courts could not proceed in the action against RBC and the decision in the Jersey City case is binding and conclusive in the RBC case.

The petition claims that the court has an independent and mandatory duty under New Jersey Court Rules 4:6-7 to dismiss the original action against RBC and to nullify all subsequent proceedings and judgments.

Reverend Morris K. Baxter, pastor of the Cathedral of Love Church in Willingboro, New Jersey, says, "The RBC case reveals the other side of racial profiling, involving selective and arbitrary enforcement of laws against Black people. The RBC case highlights the selective nonenforcement of the laws and reaffirms the lingering vestige of the infamous decision in Dred Scott v. Sanford when the United States Supreme Court declared that the Black man has no rights that the white man is bound to respect." Rev. Baxter continued, "The key words are 'bound to respect."

" I am shocked by the failure of Governor Corzine to take immediate corrective actions as he is required to do under the New Jersey Constitution," stated Dr. Khemfoia D. Padu of Englewood, New Jersey. "It appears the Governor also believes that he is not bound to respect the rights of Black people."

Joyce Abrams, president of Markias, Inc., located in Willingboro, New Jersey, said, "There can be no other reason for the Governor's behavior. A child looking at the Jersey City case and the RBC case can see the bias and corruption. How can the Governor and the Commissioner of DEP honestly claim that they don't see it?"

For more information or for an interview, contact Donald McMeans, 609-410-0656.

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