Robert John Langdon shows in his new book that two stones within the Stonehenge complex have been identified by geologists as 'special', because they are of a particular stone (Mica Sandstone) unlike all the other large sandstones on the site. Moreover, the stones are in a direct alignment to Doggerland/Atlantis, which is now known to have been inhabited some 10,000 years ago by an unknown civilisation whose tools have been found by oyster dredgers scraping the shallow bottom of the North Sea for the last one hundred years.

Finally, the book also proves that the Atlanteans built Stonehenge as a monument to their lost island and dead (hence the term 'slaughter stone' we still use today), which was not a stone circle facing the Summer Solstice as portrayed by the druids of today. But as a 'crescent moon' facing the opposite direction and the midwinter sunset, as our ancient beliefs have always associated stone, the moon and night-time with the afterlife.

A complete description and illustrations can be found on Robert John Langdon's blog site at: www.the-stonehenge-enigma.info which has published the complete final chapter of this remarkable book including maps of Atlantis and the original diagrams of the Stonehenge temple to the Atlantean dead or by visiting his shop: Ology, 12-14 High St, Rottingdean, Brighton BN2 7HR were is houses a permanent exhibition of his books, models and illustrations.

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For further information contact: Bob Davis at ABC Publishing Group 01273 307 713 or email him at: bob.davis@abc-publishing-group.co.uk - Review copies (available in pdf), author biography and high resolution press photo's form from ABC Publishing Group web site at: www.abc-publishing-group.co.uk or by contacting Bob for hardcopies.

Estados Unidos ha sido tradicionalmente un mercado muy atractivo para inversionistas extranjeros. El informe de 2012 llamado Profile of International Home Buying Activity de la Asociación Nacional de Agentes de Bienes Raíces, reportó que cuatro Estados de EUA --Arizona, California, Florida y Texas--constituyeron el 51% de las compras de casas realizadas por compradores extranjeros en 2011-2012. Florida fue el primero de esos cuatro Estados con un 26% de la gran cantidad de $41 billones de dólares que gastaron ese año los compradores extranjeros en EUA.

En el contexto nacional las ventas de bienes raíces a extranjeros son relativamente pocas (solo 4.8%) sin embargo, las ventas a compradores internacionales en Florida representan la mayor porción del mercado. Para el periodo que terminó en junio de 2012, los compradores extranjeros gastaron $10.7 billones de dólares en propiedades de Florida, lo cual representa aproximadamente el 20% de las ventas totales del Estado.

Miami Beach ha sido históricamente el destino favorito para compradores de Sudamérica en Florida (principalmente de Argentina, Brasil, Colombia y Venezuela). Pero recientemente se observa que la proximidad de Naples a Miami ha llevado a los compradores más afluentes de Sudamérica a ir más allá, buscando la relajada elegancia y el encanto de la vida en Naples.

Si bien el idioma preferido de los compradores latinoamericanos es el español, hasta hace poco ha habido pocos recursos en línea para servir las necesidades de dichos compradores en su lengua nativa. Naples Meridian se percató de esa carencia y destinó considerables recursos para diseñar un complemento importante de su sitio original en inglés en la Web, escrito totalmente en español para satisfacer las necesidades de los compradores hispanohablantes.

El español es la lengua materna de Fátima Silvestre Khokhar, la gerente principal de Naples Meridian, quien en una entrevista reciente nos dijo: "Queremos asegurar que los visitantes hispanoablantes que lean nuestro sitio en la Web, puedan obtener y entender claramente cada uno de los detalles relevantes para la compra de una propiedad en Naples, Florida. Tenemos una amplia experiencia para ejecutar transacciones de bienes raíces a nivel internacional y conocemos con precisión todos los aspectos que debe captar el comprador internacional. Nuestro sitio tiene como meta proporcionar la más clara y completa información para que al momento en que nos encontremos con nuestros clientes tengamos una sustanciosa discusión sobre los bienes que desean adquirir".

Fátima también subrayó la necesidad de que los compradores internacionales retengan los servicios de un profesional en bienes raíces que ha obtenido los títulos de Agente Certificado del Comprador (ABR) y de Especialista Internacional Certificado en Propiedades (CIPS). Aquellos individuos que posean estos dos títulos serán los más capacitados al tener los conocimientos y recursos requeridos para manejar adecuadamente las transacciones internacionales.

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Sobre Naples Meridian:

NAPLES MERIDIAN, la compañía dirigida por Fátima S. Khokhar está ubicada en la ciudad de Naples, Florida. Ofrece servicios de consultoría y representación al vendedor y al comprador y está cimentada en profundos conocimientos del exclusivo mercado de propiedades de lujo en Naples. Los miembros del equipo de Naples Meridian tienen títulos de Agentes Certificados del Comprador (ABR) y son también Especialistas Internacionales Certificados en Propiedades (CIPS).

Para información adicional sobre todos los servicios consulte en español: www.NaplesMeridian.com/ventajas y en inglés: www.NaplesMeridian.com .

Para mayor información o para una entrevista con un vocero de Naples Meridian sobre esta información contacte:

Fátima S.Khokhar
Gerente Principal
Naples Meridian c/o Downing-Frye Realty, Inc
180 9th Street South
Naples, Florida, 34102
EUA
Fatima@NaplesMeridian.com
Tel: +1.239.961.5661

The six new shows and their time slots are:

- "Take Two," hosted by Alex Cohen and A Martinez, will air Mondays through Thursdays at 8 p.m. The one-hour program will be a more feature-oriented format than the station's morning newsmagazine show, which will continue to air weekdays from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

- "Tell Me More," hosted by award-winning journalist Michel Martin, will air Mondays through Thursdays at 9 p.m. The one-hour show takes a fresh approach to stories and issues that are often overlooked, but relevant to multicultural life in America.

- "TED Radio Hour," hosted by Guy Raz, airs Saturdays at 2 p.m. The one-hour program is built around the popular TED Talks series that focuses on new ideas, inventions, and ways to think and create in the fields of Technology, Entertainment and Design.

- "Bullseye," hosted by Jesse Thorn, airs Saturdays at 3 p.m. The one-hour program features interviews with entertainers and artists, and irreverent, original comedy.

- "Wits," hosted by John Moe, airs Saturdays at 8 p.m. The one-hour live show features comedy, music, and conversations with actors, musicians, and other artists.

- "Ask Me Another," hosted by Ophira Eisenberg, airs Saturdays at 9 p.m. The program is a blend of brainteasers and local pub trivia spiced with comedy and music.

"Our listeners are informed, challenged, and entertained through an enormous depth of programs that include our own and public radio-produced shows," Stanton said. "Without significantly impacting our budget, we are pleased to be bringing this expanded programming to a public hungry for intelligent conversation on topics that range from pop culture to finance, politics, science, current affairs, business, technology, entertainment and the arts, and world, national and local news."

In addition to "Take Two," KPCC produces Larry Mantle's "Air Talk," and "Off-Ramp" with John Rabe. The station also has more than two dozen reporters, providing local news coverage.

For more information on KPCC's new schedule, show rundowns, membership, and donation support, go to KPCC.org. Listeners can also access programming with the KPCC iPhone app, MP3/iTunes app, and Windows Media.

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About 89.3 KPCC-FM and Southern California Public Radio

Southern California Public Radio (SCPR) is a member-supported public media company that operates 89.3 KPCC-FM in Los Angeles and Orange County, 89.1 KUOR-FM in the Inland Empire and 90.3 KVLA-FM in the Coachella Valley, as well as KPCC.org and a growing number of digital services. SCPR reaches"an audience of nearly two million people each month, over the airwaves, on the Internet and mobile devices, on social media, and live events hosted in its Crawford Family Forum. It is the most"listened-to public radio news service of any kind in Southern California. "The on-air and digital line-up"include all of public radio's signature programs, focusing on a combination of world and international news from NPR and the BBC, and award winning local news from KPCC reporters in Southern California, Sacramento and Washington, DC.

Contact:
Russ Stanton
626-583-5144
rstanton@scpr.org

For complete program schedule, go to http://www.scpr.org/schedule/

Northvale, NJ (MMD Newswire) June 19, 2013 -- Aqua Based Technologies, a division of ADM Tronics Unlimited, Inc. (OTCQB:ADMT), has introduced Aqualene® 5050, a new, eco-friendly, water-based coating that is economical, repulpable and has high oil and grease resistance (OGR) for the paper converting, food packaging and food service industries. It is specifically designed for use with paper, board and new starch-based food packaging substrates (such as PLA) requiring resistance to oil and grease, including; food wrappers and bags, (especially for the fast-food industry), paper and paperboard packaging, microwave packaging, frozen food containers, paper plates, boxes, cups and other demanding packaging and food service applications.

Aqualene 5050 is eco-friendly, with ZERO VOC's (volatile organic compounds), repulpable (all ingredients meet TAPPI Standards for repulpability) and complies with FDA requirements for direct food contact packaging (21 CFR 176.170, 176.180 and 175.320). Aqualene 5050 dries clear and is flexible and non-yellowing making it suitable for diverse end-use applications.

Aqualene 5050 requires very light application levels to achieve desired properties. A minimum coating weight of only 2.0 grams/m2 provides high OGR results of Kit 8 to 10 (3M OGR Kit standard), making it an economical replacement for conventional OGR coatings requiring much higher application levels.

In addition, Aqualene 5050 is VOC-free and does not contain any ozone depleting ingredients, making it environmentally safe, without emission controls or safety procedures required for competitive, hazardous, solvent-based coatings. It is a high-performance product which is applied by conventional coating apparatus - gravure, flexo, rod, roll-coater, etc. It is used as supplied and available in pails, drums and totes.

For details on Aqualene 5050, and other innovative, eco-friendly formulations, visit aquabased.com. To receive tips and techniques on new coatings, adhesives, primers and additives for the packaging and converting industry, email sales@aquabased.com.

Aqua Based Technologies - aquabased.com - develops and manufacturers water-based, non-toxic, eco-friendly, chemical formulations for a wide array of industries including food, medical and pharmaceutical packaging; laminating, converting, wall covering, printing and graphic arts. Aqua Based Technologies' complete line of adhesives, primers, coatings and additives, all water-based, are used by customers throughout the US and internationally. Aqua Based Technologies is a division of ADM Tronics Unlimited, Inc.

ADM Tronics Unlimited, Inc. (OTCQB:ADMT) - admtronics.com - is a technology-based developer and manufacturer of unique, environmentally-safe, health and life enhancing technologies and products. Its core competency is its ability to conceptualize a technology, bring it through development, into manufacturing and commercialization - all in-house. Its diversified business segments include eco-friendly, water based industrial chemicals; precision electronics and medical devices; and, contract design, engineering, regulatory and manufacturing services.

Contact:
Tom Kistler
VP Sales and Marketing, Aqua Based Technologies
201-767-6040
tkistler@aquabased.com

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Commenting on this new initiative, Mr. Bikky Khosla, Founder & CEO, Tradeindia.com said, "In any business, one of the most crucial decisions one makes is how to sell the products or services. Mid & large sized businesses usually find it difficult to setup their distribution network due to time and grind involved. Keeping this in mind we have launched this unique portal GetDistributors.com. Now, they would be able to easily appoint a distributor, sales agent or franchisee in India as well as outside India."

"Besides, there are a lot of international businesses operating in India who wish to make Indian companies and individuals their distributors, franchisees and sales agents. They too can use GetDistributors.com to boost their channel network," added Mr. Khosla.

According to him, "Companies and individuals who plan to partner with established businesses by getting appointed as a distributor, franchisee or a sales agent will also find this platform useful. Interested parties simply have to register themselves for free with us, and as and when a company will show interest in appointing them, they will be notified by us."

To make the platform user friendly, categories related to both the sections "I am looking for Distributors/Sales Agents" and "I want to become a Distributor/Sales Agent" besides "I want to appoint a franchisee/I want to become a franchisee" are neatly arranged across a number of industry verticals. A company or an individual can register itself as a distributor, franchisee or sales agent only by filling a simple online form free of cost.

This new initiative covers the entire industry as a whole and help easy search for finding distributors, franchisee or sales agents for all industry types. The major industry verticals that this new and unique portal primarily caters to are Agriculture, Apparel & Fashion, Automobile, Chemicals, Consumer Electronics to Hospital & Medical Supplies, Pipes, Tubes & Fittings, Scientific & Laboratory Instruments etc.

The website also comes with an Ask the Experts section where a member can post questions about Distributors, Franchises, and Sales Agent and get answered in detail by an expert.

About Tradeindia.com: Tradeindia.com, promoted by INFOCOM NETWORK LTD, is India's largest B2B marketplace. Established in the year 1990 Infocom Network Ltd. launched tradeindia.com in the year 1996 with the advent of Internet in India. Tradeindia has a glorious track record spanning almost two decades in offering a comprehensive range of business solutions to the EXIM community through its wide array of online services, directory services and facilitation of trade promotional events.

Tradeindia.com acts as a bridge between buyers and sellers, manufacturers, importers and exporters and is a major entity involved in this task of bringing them under one pedestal. It has over 2.4 million businesstobusiness registered users to its credit which are growing with each passing day. Headquartered in New Delhi, India. The company has 35 branch offices operating across India at all major business centers. Its workforce comprises of more than 1200 professionals.

Media Contact
Vishal Grover
G.M. Marketing
e: vishal@tradeindia.com
t: +911146710500

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Far reaching in its implications, Green's complaint brings to light a long-held DHS practice of looking at two years of personnel data when considering promotions. This is done through a "red flag" system that tracks some accusations of misconduct before they are fully investigated, but does not track others. Similarly systems track the incidences of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) counseling, EEO complaints and the disposition of such complaints, and then aggregates that data by GS grade and series, race and the unit where the complaining party works. The Complaint alleges that the disciplinary "flag" system has been used to retaliate against employees who participate in the assertion of complaints of discrimination but has not been used against supervisors accused of unlawful discrimination

This questionable practice violates the protections afforded under EEO law by giving DHS the ability to pinpoint exactly who has an open investigation against the agency or who has received disciplinary action. It effectively hinders anyone with anything in their personnel file that management might find objectionable--such as whistle-blowing activity or discrimination and harassment complaints--from competing for assignments and promotions. It also opens up unsuspecting employees to retaliatory disciplinary action.

Green became aware of this practice in 2011 when he provided a written statement in an EEO complaint documenting what he believed to be unlawful discrimination against a co-worker. The statement specifically described the role of two individuals, both of whom eventually became members of the upper management within the Enforcement and Removal Operations of ICE. Two days after providing sworn testimony, which he thought would be kept confidential in his personnel file, Green received a letter from his supervisor accusing him of using his government-issued business card in an "unauthorized" way. Because the incident cited was earlier in the year, Green saw this as obvious retaliation for his support of a co-worker's discrimination complaint.

Green successfully fought the allegation, and the initially proposed five-day suspension without pay was reduced to a letter of reprimand. Green had no choice but to accept the decision, even though during his 18 years of government law enforcement service, his performance regularly exceeded expectations, and he had never been subject to any disciplinary action. In fact, he obtained promotions from the GS-9 to the GS-14 level (and was an acting supervisor in a GS-15 position) by superior performance and volunteering for difficult assignments involving imminent danger. In addition, Green pursued high-level training and educational opportunities.

The disciplinary recommendation and the decision to take the adverse action of a reprimand has effectively made Green undesirable for promotions, career enhancing assignments and training for the two year period--from August 2011 to August 2013--that the record is kept on file.

Meanwhile, other, less qualified, applicants have been promoted instead of Green. In addition, there is evidence that white employees accused of race-based harassment of subordinate employees have not been recommended for disciplinary action by the same Disciplinary Adverse Action Panels that recommended disciplinary action for Green.

In one incident, African-American employees who accused a white supervisor of discrimination were transferred, and the white supervisor was promoted from the GS-13 to the GS-15 level. In another case, a white ICE employee, whose misconduct included misuse of a government credit card and pawning government weapons, was not disciplined. Even in Green's case, the white employee that Green filed a formal report against was not disciplined as a result of the complaint. In fact, he was promoted in early 2012, even with unresolved allegations that he misrepresented the business card incident that led to Green's reprimand.

Green has witnessed several incidents of discrimination within ICE, including a disturbing hate crime in which a Swastika was drawn on a photo of NBA All-Star Jason Kidd and placed in a common area.

The complaint asks the court to wipe Green's personnel record clean, and eliminate the discriminatory effects of the present DHS disciplinary system. Green is also seeking back and front pay for lost promotion opportunities and compensatory damages. "This is not just about me," says Green, who is a Marine veteran with 25 years of government and military service. "I want to correct this so others aren't subjected to the type of discrimination and retaliation that I have experienced. Every DHS ICE employee should feel free to speak out against wrongdoing without fear."

Contact:
Billy Green Jr.
856-979-6319
billygunz.45@gmail.com

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"Die Timeline-Funktion in Version 6.3 ist beeindruckend", sagte der Yellowfin-Partner, wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter an der Monash University und leitender Berater bei Minerra Steve Remington. "Das ist die erste wirklich sinnvolle BI-Kollaborationsfunktion, die ich bisher gesehen habe - das ist Facebook für BI."

Der unabhängige BI-Analyst und Mitglied im international angesehenen Boulder BI Brain Trust (BBBT) Ali Rebaie kommentierte auf Twitter: "Ich finde die sozialen Funktionen von @YellowfinBI wirklich toll - das hebt kollaborative BI auf die nächste Ebene!"

Eine umfassende Liste aller Produktneuerungen und -verbesserungen in Yellowfin 6.3 erhalten Sie, wenn Sie die offiziellen Release Notes herunterladen>

Der Geschäftsführer von Yellowfin, Glen Rabie, sagte, dass die nun zum Download bereitstehende Version den Fokus auf die Erweiterung der kollaborativen Funktionen von Yellowfin lege.

"Yellowfin 6.3 bietet unseren Kunden das eingängigste und sozialste Analytikerlebnis, das heute auf dem Markt verfügbar ist", sagt Rabie. "Wir sind davon überzeugt, dass die besten Entscheidungen nicht nur auf Fakten basieren, sondern durch Beiträge von vielen Menschen profitieren. Wir wissen, das kollaborative BI das Potenzial hat, das Teilen von Wissen zu erleichtern und dadurch die Entscheidungsfindung besser und schneller macht."

Yellowfin führt 'Timeline' ein

Timeline speichert die Aktivitäten und Interaktionen innerhalb von Yellowfin in Echtzeit. Das Ergebnis ist ein durchsuchbarer, personalisierter und chronologischer Katalog der entsprechenden Aktivitäten und damit verbundener Inhalte eines Nutzers innerhalb von Yellowfin.

"Dieser personalisierte, Facebook-ähnliche Kanal im „Pinnwand"-Stil zeigt alles für einen bestimmten Nutzer Relevante an - angefangen von den Berichten, die sie sich angesehen haben, den Diskussionen, an denen sie teilgenommen haben, die Inhalte, die sie erstellt, geteilt oder gelobt haben, sowie jegliche Alarme und Benachrichtigungen", sagt Rabie.

Die Nutzer können direkt miteinander und den Analytikinhalten über ihre jeweilige Timeline interagieren. Die Timelines werden so konfiguriert, dass die Datensicherheit garantiert ist. Nutzer können ihre Timeline auf privat umstellen, wodurch andere Nutzer nur auf Anfrage hin auf deren Timeline zugreifen können.

"Die komplett neue Yellowfin-Timeline umschließt alle Beziehungen eines Nutzers mit Yellowfin an einem einzigen Ort", sagt Rabie. "Die Timeline regt genau die Art des Nutzerengagements, der Transparenz und der Kommunikation an, die nötig ist, um eine Organisationskultur der datenbasierten Entscheidungsfindung aufzubauen und die Rendite von BI fest zu verankern.

Die unabhängigen BI-Analysten Claudia Imhoff und Colin White stellten in ihrem Artikel Collaborative BI Sets Stage for Collective User Action den Bedarf nach einem zweckorientierten Kollaborationsmodul wie Timeline fest - zur Unterstützung des Informationsaustauschs und von Diskussionen innerhalb einer BI-Umgebung: "Organizationen können kollaborative Interaktion und Informationsverbesserungen mithilfe der Funktionspalette implementieren, die die BI-Tools gegenwärtig bieten oder ihnen hinzugefügt werden. Die Unterstützung von kollaborativer Entscheidungsfindung setzt jedoch die Verwendung einer kollaborativen Plattform oder eines separaten Systems voraus, das speziell den Bedarf nach Kollaboration im Entscheidungsprozess deckt."

Übersicht: Hauptfunktionen, Erweiterungen und Verbesserungen in Version 6.3

Die Haupterweiterungen und Verbesserungen in Yellowfin 6.3 legen den Fokus auf drei Hauptbereiche des Produkts - Kollaboration, Benutzerfreundlichkeit und Datenvisualisierung.

Kollaborations-Erweiterungen und -Verbesserungen

Neue kollaborative BI-Module und Funktionen machen den Austausch und die Verarbeitung und Analyse von Daten einfacher. Diese Funktionen beinhalten:

- Timeline: Gibt Nutzern die Möglichkeit, ihre Beziehungen mit den BI-Inhalten und den relevanten Entscheidungsträgern zu beobachten und zu verstehen.

- Ein Diskussionsmodul: Macht den Dialog mit anderen Nutzern - und das Verknüpfen dieser Diskussionen mit BI-Inhalten (Berichten und Storyboards) - effizienter und benutzerfreundlicher.

Verbesserung der Benutzerfreundlichkeit

Verbesserte Benutzerfreundlichkeit der gesamten Anwendung macht die Erstellung und Analyse von Inhalten schneller, simpler und leichter. Diese Verbesserungen umfassen unter anderem:

- Unter-Reiter in der Steuerkonsole: Ermöglicht dem Nutzer, mehrere Reiter innerhalb eines einzigen Steuerkonsolenreiters anzulegen. Unter-Reiter ermöglichen es den Nutzern durch Setzen von Filtern zwischen Reitern und über Steuerkonsolen hinweg Inhalte logisch zu gruppieren.

- Hilfe zur Steuerkonsole: Unterstützt die Benutzer dabei, mithilfe von Informations-Popups den Einsatz der Hauptfunktionen der Yellowfin-Steuerkonsole zu verstehen. Popups erscheinen über wichtigen Steuerkonsolenelementen, um deren Zweck und Funktionalität zu erklären.

- „Änderung bestätigen"-Nachricht: Die „Änderung bestätigen"-Nachricht ist ein Popup, das aktiviert wird, wenn ein Benutzer versucht, BI-Inhalte zu bearbeiten oder zu löschen, einschließlich Berichten, Steuerkonsolen und Diskussionsgruppen. Diese Erweiterung ermöglicht Nutzern, die Wirkung der Änderungen auf bestimmte Nutzer und Nutzergruppen nachzuvollziehen, die an BI-Inhalten vorgenommen werden, sodass sie mit diesen in Kontakt treten und Betroffene über Änderungen oder Änderungswünsche informieren können.

Datenvisualisierungserweiterungen und -verbesserungen

Yellowfin 6.3 beinhaltet eine Reihe neuer Datenvisualisierungsfunktionen, durch die die Erstellung von intuitiven BI-Inhalten erleichtert wird, sowie eine tiefere und schnellere Analyse unterstützt wird.

Erweiterungen umfassen:

- Retuschieren: Ermöglicht Nutzern, Datenpunkte auf Diagrammen schnell auszuwählen und zu entfernen. Nutzer können einfach per Auswahlrahmen den Datenbereich auswählen, den sie aus dem Datensatz entfernen oder isolieren und im Detail analysieren möchten.

- Farbige Werte für die Auswahl von Serien: Ermöglicht Nutzern, jedem Wert eine bestimmte Farbe zuzuordnen, was die Datenanalyse durch konsistente Farbgebung erleichtert.

- Zusammenfassungsbericht: Die Hauptmesswerte und Trends in einem Bericht werden zusammengefasst und als Mini-KPI-Diagramme oben im Bericht angezeigt, sodass die Hauptaussage mit einem Blick aufgenommen wird.

Neue mobile HTML 5-BI-Anwendung für Android-Geräte

Eine neue mobile HTML 5-BI-Anwendung für Androidgeräte ergänzt Yellowfins bestehende native Apps für iPad und iPhone. Die App ist für Android 4.1, verfügbar und wird wie die anderen mobilen Apps von Yellowfin standardmäßig mit jeder Yellowfin-Lizenz ausgeliefert.

Entdecken Sie mehr und laden Sie den Factsheet zur Android-App HIER herunter>

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Über Yellowfin

Yellowfin ist Anbieter von globalen Business Intelligence (BI) und Analytik-Softwarelösungen - unsere Passion ist es, BI ganz leicht zu machen. Der Firmensitz von Yellowfin liegt in Melbourne, Australien. Yellwofin bietet eine hoch intuitive, 100 Prozent webbasierte Berichts- und Analytiklösung an. Yellowfin wurde 2003 als Reaktion auf die Komplexität und Kosten, die die Implementierung und Verwendung von traditionellen BI-Tools beinhalten gegründet. Yellowfin ist führend bei Systemen zur mobilen, kollaborativen und embedding-fähigen BI-Lösungen, sowie bei der Location Intelligence und Datenvisualisierung. Mehr Informationen finden Sie unter www.yellowfinbi.com

June 18, 2013 (MMD Newswire) -- It has been said that artists starve. Not all artists starve, some get divine intervention! One Texas artist who has made a good living for his family for the last 35 years attributes his success to God. He is internationally collected Kerrville artist, Max Greiner, Jr. (61).

At age 26, in June of 1978, Max and his wife, Sherry, filed papers with the State of Texas to start their own fine art business in Woodville, a small town of 3,000 in Southeast Texas. The couple just moved back to Texas from Los Angeles, CA. Max had resigned from a lucrative job as the Adverting & Promotions Director of the third largest archery company in the world so he could pursue his dream to create fine art fulltime.

The artist recently wrote in his ART OF FAITH newsletter to his art collectors:

"With only $40 left in the bank, and an obligation to pay a $1,500 color printing bill, we prayed over a big pile of our first Art Newsletter. We prayed: 'LORD, we believe You called me to be an artist. We have done all we know to do. It is now up to You. If You want me to be a professional artist, You will have to make this work, because we are out of money!' God dramatically answered our simple prayer. Within 48 hours we sold over $15,000 worth of my art, which was a lot of money back in 1979! We were stunned! Our art business was launched by the grace of God!"

Today, Max and Sherry Greiner live on a 126 acre ranch in the Texas Hill Country near Kerrville, population 23,000. His artwork is now collected in all 50 states and over 65 countries. It includes drawings, paintings, sculptures, jewelry, memorials and an art gift line. Max's artistic styles include realism, impressionism, abstraction and kitsch surrealism. Greiner says: "I think one of the secrets to my success is that my artwork ranges in price from $6.00 to hundreds of thousands of dollars." The artist also credits good parents, good teachers, a supportive wife, faithful employees, great art collectors and God for his success.

Greiner art has been owned by many well known people including President George W. Bush, Governor Mike Huckabee, Pope John Paul II, Billy and Franklin Graham, Pat Robertson, James Dobson, Rick Warren, Oral Roberts, Paul Crouch, Johnny Cash, Wynona Judd, Chuck Norris, Jack Nicklaus and the CEOs of Pilgrims Pride Chicken, Chick-fil-a, Coca Cola, Temple Eastex, Houston Domestic Oil and Blocker Energy, to name a few.

The artist's monumental bronze sculptures can be found at companies, ministries, universities and seminaries across the world, including Greiner's Alma Mater, Texas A&M University, where he graduated from the College of Architecture in 1974. Alan L. Stacell, the Head of the design school at TAMU, wrote in a 1976 graduate school letter of recommendation: "I can tell you that Max Greiner is a volcano of imagination. I make this observation with reference to hundreds of design students I've seen over 16 years. If there were a scale of physical and mental output, Max could be used as the standard by which others are measured."

Over the last 35 years Greiner's art has been used to raise millions of dollars for charity, education and various Christian causes. In addition, the Greiners have personally donated their own money to support the work of many non-profit Christian efforts in the USA.

Originally recognized across America for his hunting and wildlife art, the 61 year old artist is now best known for his contemporary Christian sculptures. Currently, he is sculpting a life-size (105%) "Lion Of Judah" Ten Commandments monument.

In 1986, the direction of Max's life and his art changed dramatically when God spoke directly to him, according to the artist. During a time of serious personal trials, Greiner claims God told him to create a small bronze sculpture of Jesus Christ washing feet, based on John 13 in the Bible. After two years of disobedience, the artist finally submitted to the will of God. Great success followed.

To date, Greiner has created five monumental Christian sculptures, starting with his first masterpiece, "Divine Servant"®, which depicts Jesus washing the feet of Simon Peter on the night before the crucifixion. Other historically unique sculptures followed: "Fisher Of Men"®, "The Great Commission"®, "The Coming King"® and "The Empty Cross" TM.

The artist's biggest art project is yet to be finished. The Greiners want to build free, non-denominational Sculpture Prayer Gardens across the USA and world to bring honor and followers to Jesus Christ. The first prototype park is being built now on 23 acres facing IH-10 in Kerrville, just 60 miles northwest of San Antonio on IH-10.

Max and Sherry began this spiritual quest on December 9, 2001 when they received a prophetic word, given from the pulpit at a Cathedral of Praise church in Austin, TX. Stranger, Dr. Mahesh Chavda of Charlotte, NC proclaimed publically that God was calling the Greiners to "be involved in the restoration of the Tabernacle". Confused by this statement, eight months later Greiner received a second prophetic word from another total stranger. Marlon Quibodeaux, from Beaumont, TX, wrote informing the artist that God was calling him to create a giant 77'7" Resurrection cross over IH-10. Max was very skeptical but agreed to pray.

To his surprise, the artist received a vision of a beautiful, 300' long cross-shaped prayer garden, filled with monumental Christian sculptures and the Gospel of Jesus Christ in multiple languages etched into stone. He also saw a massive 77'7" hollow cross sculpture and cars lined up along an interstate highway waiting to get into the free garden. After numerous confirmations, the Greiners formed The Coming King Foundation (TCKF) in May of 2004, as a non-profit 501c3 art organization.

However, the path to destiny has not been easy. In May of 2006, when the Greiners publically shared the planned Christian project in the media, all hell broke loose. As soon as the Christ-honoring project was announced in the local newspaper, atheists and others immediately opposed the symbolic cross sculpture and evangelistic garden. Angry letters and negative editorials appeared in various newspapers, on atheist websites and blogs across the USA. Local opponents vehemently objected to the cross with letters to the City Of Kerrville and at Kerrville City Council meetings. Atheists informed TCKF that they were going to stop the project using every means possible. Atheists then filed false charges with various local, state and national agencies in an effort to stop the cross, even though it was to be erected on private land.

After a variety of unethical, immoral and illegal tactics, including generating false news releases, sending pornography and stimulating an IRS audit, opponents joined with neighbors north of the garden property and filed a frivolous lawsuit in December of 2008. In legal depositions opponents stated they were "offended by the cross". After a 15 month, $200,000 lawsuit, legal victory was finally achieved on March 1, 2010, in a last minute settlement when the Plaintiffs finally agree that the cross could be raised on TCKF private property.

Greiner claims God used the 15 month legal battle to publicize the Christian garden project across the USA and world. Because of the battle for the cross, that occurred just 60 miles northwest of the Alamo, millions of people were made aware of the $2,000,000 sculpture, billed as the "Most Symbolic Cross in the World",

"The Empty Cross"TM was finally erected on July 27, 2010 in front of national and world media. The 70 ton Cor-ten steel sculpture was donated by Max and Sherry Greiner and Monte and Beverly Paddleford, owners of the Eagle Bronze Foundry in Lander, WY. Other Christian companies also donated their services to erect the massive cross, since TCKF money was drained away by the lawsuit.

Today, even though the non-profit spiritual garden is not finished (because funds are still needed) thousands of people are now coming from across the USA and world to see the free, non-denominational Christ-honoring garden. They come to see seven world-class, monumental Christian sculptures donated by artists, Max Greiner, Jr., Beverly Paddleford and David Broussard, but also to experience the miracles that are frequently reported at the garden. Visitors have come to Kerrville, TX from France, Canada, Mexico, Finland, Uganda, England, New Zealand, China, Nigeria, Australia, Switzerland, Hungry, Germany, Israel, Honduras, Sweden, Argentina, the Bahamas and Philippines.

Pastor Marti Falck from Tampere, Finland said during their visit to the garden in January of 2013, "I have seen thousands of crosses around the world in over 60 nations, but I have never seen an empty cross. It will draw international attention to Kerrville. The Empty Cross will touch the nations. I came 9,000 miles from my home in Finland to see the cross."

For more information contact:

Max Greiner, Jr. Designs, P.O. Box 290552, Kerrville, TX 78029

(830) 896-7919, office@maxgreinerart.com , www.maxgreinerart.com

The Coming King Foundation website: www.thecomingkingfoundation.org

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Included in America's Most Notorious Gangs are motivational commentary, social skill lessons, self-assessments, and a journal section. These useful psychological tools are provided to combat the insidious gang problem.

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With the boom of resorts on the desert side of the island many know of Makena and Wailea, but few tourists take the time to visit Kapalua leaving it a truly peaceful and untouched Eden to those in the know.

At $28 Million it's the most expensive listing on the island. Hale Ali'i at 9 Kapalua Place is one of only 5 beachfront homes in all of Kapalua; presenting a once in a lifetime opportunity for one of the world's elite to buy the "crown jewel" of Maui's hidden treasure.

This refined beachfront estate offers 10,000 square foot under roof on .70 acres and is entered through the community gate and then a private estate gate. It enjoys impressive views of neighboring island Molokai, spectacular sunsets, whales, dolphins, turtles and crystal clear water.

Above all the modern luxuries in a "Smart House" one would expect, Hale Ali'i possesses something few can boast: private access to a white sand beach. Within a short walking distance are beaches that have been named "Best Beach in the World" by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine, "America's Best Beach" on the first annual list of Stephen Leatherman's Top 10 Beaches in America, and the "Best Beach in America" by the Travel Channel.

Blessed by native Hawaiians, celebrated by Feng Shui experts and decorated by distinguished designers, Hale Ali'i, or "Royal Palace" in Hawaiian, is a treasured sanctuary within the exclusive Kapalua Resort and certainly fit for royalty.

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Hay House, $16.95, June 2013, paperback, ebook & DVD

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"Anyone suffering from high anxiety or panic really should use The Linden Method; it really helped us be panic free." - Jodie Kidd

'I had been very ill during and after a recent pregnancy, and had terrible anxiety and nervousness as a result of the illness, even though I was slowly getting better. I met Charles and went on the retreat, and started following his method immediately. It really worked and now I am doing all the things again that I used to, but that I had sadly stopped doing - I started riding again, working, going out and about, driving, taking the train etc. - the things that make life fun, which I had felt unable to do.' - Plum Sykes, Vogue USA fashion editor and bestselling novelist

The Linden Method Anxiety Recovery Programmes are widely considered to be the most successful, curative anxiety elimination programs available; over 150,000 people have used them with remarkable success. This book makes Charles Linden's groundbreaking programme accessible to everyone so that even more people can make their anxiety a thing of the past.

Charles Linden's Stress Free in 30 Days offers simple, fast and targeted guidance to show readers how to quickly and permanently eliminate stress from their lives, regardless of its cause. He knows how crippling anxiety disorders can be as he experienced it first-hand from childhood to his mid-twenties (see overleaf for more details).

Whether your stress is work or home related, this book will introduce techniques to reduce your symptoms, and provides expert guidance on how the following affect stress and anxiety:

- Diet

- Alcohol

- Smoking

- Exercise

- Sleep

- Money

- Relationships

- Confidence

- Work/life balance

As the recession bites and the health service are plunged into further disarray, our collective mental health is at an all-time low. There isn't a 'magic pill' to cure stress, but Charles' method will have you thinking completely differently in just 30 days. Why not try it out and see for yourself!

For publicity enquiries please contact JoBurgess@hayhouse.co.uk or +44 (0)20 3675 2450

Notes for Editors

- This book is available for exclusive extract and serialisation

- Charles has strong UK case studies willing to speak about their positive experiences with him and how the Stress Free in 30 Days approach changed their outlook on life

- Charles Linden is one of the UK's foremost experts on stress and anxiety and can comment on a wide range of topics relating to these issues

- Charles is happy to give a 1-on-1 coaching session to journalists who want to write up a feature, or give them a 1-day pass to a Linden Method workshop

- Feature idea: Can I really get Stress-free in 30 days? A journalist puts Charles' method to the test!

- Feature idea: Everyday tips to reduce anxiety - 10 easy ways to get through the day stress-free, incorporated into a hectic daily routine.

About the author

Charles Linden, creator of The Linden Anxiety Recovery Programmes is known as the most influential authority on stress and anxiety. The Linden Centers provide curative home learning, residential retreat and workshop programmes in the UK, USA, Germany, Denmark and Spain. Charles employs a team of qualified medical and psychological specialists who support his clients. The Linden Method has previously been featured in The Times, The Daily Mail, The Daily Telegraph, The Metro, Cosmopolitan, Woman and The Daily Express.

Personal Story

Charles Linden says he remembers being anxious from an early age. Growing up in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, he can't recall his parents being anxious, but other members of his family, he says, were - his grandmother, for example, was frightened of wearing a seatbelt. As a child, Linden says, "I started making inappropriate risk assessments." For instance, he was afraid of rope swings. "I was seeing the world through anxiety-coloured specs."

At school, Linden's chronic anxiety attracted bullies. At 13, he began to develop school phobia. He was put on antidepressants. He was constantly seeking, and failing to find, "a safe place to go" - the classic refrain of the anxiety-sufferer's brain.

In England, he studied at the universities of Hull and Wolverhampton. He took diazepam and Prozac to ward off the anxiety. It didn't work. After graduating, he got a job making training videos. That's where he met Beth. For a while, Linden hid his anxiety from his new girlfriend, but then he came clean and luckily she completely understood.

Full of Prozac and Valium, Linden realised he had to take action. Medication didn't seem to work. He had to do something - but what? With help from his mother, he got a job at a volunteer centre. He did clerical work, answered the phones, and kept his mind busy. Once he applied his intellect to the subject of how to help the people there his panic attacks abated. That's when the light bulb went on. "I thought: 'Hang on a minute. Clearly there's some interaction between intellect and anxiety." In other words, if you find a way of channelling your intellect away from chronic anxiety, it begins to disappear. Hence the Linden Method.

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Any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time and cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely, Roger Jewell

Enc: Documentation of Grounds for Compassionate Release

ROGER JEWELL, 316 N. Avenue A #82, Casa Grande, AZ 85122 (520) 251-5230 E-Mail: laroger0@yahoo.com

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Things to consider:

Some door to door companies may pose as your existing alarm company. Your existing alarm company will not send someone out to your house to work on your alarm system unannounced, unsolicited or unscheduled. Ask to see their specific company credentials as well as the alarm license from the state or province you reside in.

An alarm system is something that will be used to protect you and your family and summon public safety response. It is a purchase that should be taken seriously and thoroughly researched. Do not make any hasty judgments when purchasing an alarm system and don't be pressured into signing anything on the spot. If the alarm company won't take no for an answer or leave without your signature, call the Police.

If you have an existing alarm remember that you are most likely already in a contract that you are responsible for and entering into another contract will not release you from the first one. You may end up responsible for two contracts.

If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. You need time to read the small print before you enter into any contract. It is likely that the costs of a 'free' system will be factored into your monthly monitoring charges. Take time to read and review what kind of contract you are entering into and compare it to other companies out there. If you do sign on the dotted line, ask about the 'cooling off period' - this is the amount of time you have to cancel the contract after you have signed it.

Remember don't fall victim to high pressure scare tactic sales. Make sure you do your homework and know what you are getting into. For more information on purchasing an alarm system refer to the False Alarm Reduction Association at www.faraonline.org.

About FARA:

The False Alarm Reduction Association is an association primarily of persons employed by government and public safety agencies in charge of, or working in, False Alarm Reduction Units. Our goal is to assist these individuals in reducing false alarms for their jurisdiction. We do this by facilitating the exchange of information, influencing legislation and establishing relationships and partnerships with other groups interested in false alarm reduction.

For More Information Contact:
Brad Shipp
301.519.9237
info@faraonline.org

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There is a $10 cover charge at the door. Food and a full bar are available. The venue is family friendly. For more details go to - www.thebutties.com. Backstage passes are available to members of the media, pleases contact - Adam Sloat, 949-916-2844, adam@sloatentertainment.com

Contact - Adam Sloat
Sloat Entertainment Productions
25572 Terreno Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Tel - 949-916-2844
Cell - 323-663-0060
Email - adam@sloatentertainment.com

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The Laser Pegs® Play Table is a unique play surface that allows multiple children to play with Laser Pegs® at one time. The tables will be used in Club game rooms to promote creativity, innovation and teamwork. Each Play Table features a surface grid with 150 holes children can plug Laser Pegs® into to begin building. The Laser Pegs® holes function as a base and as a power source for individual Laser Pegs® pieces. When Laser Pegs® are connected together, power is transferred from one piece to another, lighting up a child's entire creation. Every Laser Pegs® Play Table includes 150 Laser Pegs® pieces, 2 power adapters and storage bags for the pieces that can be attached to the sides of the Play Table.

"I am honored to be able to enrich the amazing opportunities Boys & Girls Clubs create for children across the country by providing their locations with Laser Pegs," said CEO Jon Capriola. "Children love playing with Laser Pegs because they can transform imagination into reality while building, and they can watch as their creation comes to life with light. The Play Table is perfect for a community play environment like those found at Boys & Girls Clubs because multiple children can use the table to build at the same time and they can learn while interacting with each other and Laser Pegs."

"Thanks to the generosity of Laser Pegs, our kids will have a new and innovative opportunity to enhance their education and creativity," said Jim Clark, president and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. "At BGCA, we are dedicated to building great futures for our youth. These kinds of 'fun with a purpose' activities are key to our work, and we are grateful for this wonderful support."

Laser Pegs are recommended for children ages 5 and up. For more information visit http://www.laserpegs.com.

About Laser Pegs®

Award-winning Laser Pegs® is the world's first toy construction set with LED light bulbs embedded in each piece. When Laser Pegs® are connected together the multi-colored light bulbs switch on, illuminating the model and children's imaginations. Laser Pegs® teach kids creative abstract thinking, problem solving, math skills, pattern recognition, and improve hand/eye coordination. The Laser Pegs® iPad app allows children to interact with a virtual version of their favorite toy, creating models in 3D, sharing manuals and playing games. To learn more, visit http://www.laserpegs.com.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of America

For more than 100 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (GreatFutures.org) has enabled young people most in need to achieve great futures as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Today, more than 4,000 Clubs serve some 4 million young people annually through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native American lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. They provide a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun, friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Priority programs emphasize academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. In a Harris Survey of alumni, 57 percent said the Club saved their lives. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more at http://www.bgca.org/facebook and http://bgca.org/twitter.

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Media Contact:
Laura Baumgartner
Asylum PR
(630) 299-9616
lbaumgartner@asylumpr.com

The MatchMyGas app does all the calculating for its customers. With support for large to small vehicles, MatchMyGas allows the customer to select their car, how much gas they currently have, and their target fuel level. In a few easy steps, the app displays how much gas is needed to put into the car.

Rental Car Customers

It is a known fact that businesses lose millions of dollars every year on fuel purchases? To help solve this problem, the MatchMyGas App has been created for iPhone and Android. MatchMyGas is the perfect solution for saving money because it prevents consumers from over spending on fuel purchases. Whether driving a rental or loaner vehicle, MatchMyGas provides the opportunity to return the rental car with the exact amount of gas in which the customer started with by displaying how many gallons are needed in order to reach the targeted gas level.

Car Salesmen

In addition, car salesmen that need to fill up a vehicle that's been recently sold as a "buying incentive," MatchMyGas prevents the danger of "topping off" while saving money disengaging the dependency of the automatic shut-off. It's an easy concept, stop before the loud "pop" that's associated with the automatic shut-off and the car salesman can be confident in knowing that they saved money and did it in a safe way.

About MatchMyGas App

The MatchMyGas app is a fuel calculation app created by a former rental car agent (Charles Trammell) to help people budget by providing them the opportunity to put their gas level at a desired amount.

The Process
1. Select vehicle
2. Enter current gas level
3. Enter desired gas level
4. Confirm vehicle details
5. MatchMyGas will show exactly what to pump and pay

To watch a video illustration of the MatchMyGas App in action go to you tube and search "matchmygas" (all one word) or input the following URL address http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g-1EUzkcHU&feature=youtu.be

Android link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.matchmygas

IPhone link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/match-my-gas/id649397079?mt=8

Charles Trammell
MatchMyGas
865-335-1184
Charles@matchmygas.com

www.matchmygas.com

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Sustainable Innovative Design and Construction (SIDCO), formed by Mr. Mahal in 2010, builds energy efficient homes in the Silicon Valley. They are introducing their first Net-Zero home during a public event at the house in Willow Glen. SIDCO homes are built green and Mr. Mahal is promoting this concept by selling the Willow Glen house with a Tesla Model S. At the event Mr. Mahal, a heart transplant recipient, will be honoring his cardiologist, Dr. Sharon Hunt, and thanking his donor's family for giving him the gift of life and allowing him to see his vision become reality.

San Jose, CA (MMD Newswire) June 13, 2013 -- The house in Willow Glen was well know in the neighborhood as the 'statue home.' The previous owners proudly displayed sculptures in their front lawn, including a 9-foot Statue of Liberty. Mr. Mahal bought the house and in February began doing a full remodel, stripping the house down to the frame. SIDCO partnered with Qui T. Sun, from I Mark Designs, and Baldev Jandu, from JBS Homes, for the redesign and construction of the home. His on site manager was Kulwant Singh.

From the start, Mr. Mahal wanted to build a green home. He envisions every new home built in California to follow the Build It Green guidelines and be equipped with electric vehicle charging stations. He said: "We do not need to be dependent on fossil fuel when there is an abundance of solar energy out there." He has worked with Solar City to install panels on the Willow Glen home. The energy output of the home should be offset by the solar energy generated from the panels, creating a net-zero home. All future SIDCO homes will be equipped with an electric vehicle charging station and sold with either a Nissan Leaf or Honda Fit in the garage. At the event, there will be a Tesla Model S in the garage for prospective buyers to look at.

This month, Mr. Mahal will be celebrating his twenty-year anniversary as a heart transplant recipient. He commented: "I would not be able to make my vision a reality if I did not have this heart." At the event, he will be honoring his cardiologist, Dr. Sharon Hunt, and thanking his donor's family for the gift of life. Although Mr. Mahal does not know his donor, or their family, he wants to bring awareness to organ donations. He added: "My heart says lets save our environment from any pollution and make an effort to conserve energy for the future."

The Willow Glen house is now a four-bedroom, three-bathroom home built on a 9200 square foot lot. Some of the homes features include:

1. Electric vehicle charging station, compatible with Tesla Model S, Nissan Leaf, and other electric vehicles.
2. Solar panels provided by Solar City.
3. LED lighting through the house, which consume less than 10 watts of power per light.
4. New heating and Air Conditioning, including a 95% efficient furnace and Wi-Fi Honeywell thermostat.
5. Cable, Internet and phone connections wired to each room.
6. Water saving toilets and showerheads.
7. Backyard sprinklers with timers and water saving drip system.
8. Fifty-gallon water heater with circulating pump.
9. Radiant plywood for the roofing to conserve energy.
10. New plywood and stucco on exterior.
11. Five-eighth's inch sheetrock for better insulation.
12. R30 insulation in the attic.
13. R19 insulation in the walls, including interior bathrooms and garage.
14. Zero VOC paints.
15. Milgard double pane windows and French door.
16. Heat and Glow fireplace with remote control.
17. Energy Star appliances, including Décor and KitchenAid.
18. Heritage design garage door with Wi-Fi control through smartphones.
19. Wrought-iron door and marble floor in foyer.
20. Solid hardwood floors in living areas, carpet in bedrooms.

Sustainable Innovative Design & Construction (SIDCO) is a builder of energy efficient homes in the San Jose/Silicon Valley, California. Our mission is to utilize and promote healthy, energy efficient building practice, which allow us to construct environmentally friendly homes for our clients. We voluntarily support innovative programs and our objective is to increase the supply of Green Homes in the Silicon Valley. SIDCO homes are rated and certified by "Build It Green", which is a recognized seal of approval for energy efficient homes. Each SIDCO home incorporates green features that conserve energy, water, and air to create a healthier indoor living environment and we are committed to using sustainable resources and recycling materials during all stages of construction.

SIDCO EVENT & OPEN HOUSE

Date: June 15, 2013

Time: 10:00am - Noon

Location: 1151 Koch Lane, San Jose, CA 95125

Open House: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

CONTACT
Mohan Mahal, owner & CEO of Sidco Homes
171 Branham Lane, Suite 10-512
San Jose, CA 95136
Phone: 408-314-3454
Email: mohansmahal@gmail.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SidcoHomes

When asked about the ministry's longevity and success, New Life For Youth Executive Director Rosalinda Torres Rivera said, "The vision my parents had over 40 years ago was to reach out and help people overcome the crippling impact of drug and alcohol abuse. During that time, we have seen dozens of new problems and addictions destroying families. We've been able to recognize and successfully help people with life-controlling problems of all types." Co-Director Carlos Rivera added, "Drugs and alcohol are the most common thread in the challenges many face, but people are hurting in many different ways. We could not accomplish what we do without the help of volunteers and so many people committed to this mission to help people get better. We plan for our doors to be open as long as those problems need to be addressed and families need help."

New Life For Youth's mission is to help repair broken families by providing educational, spiritual and job training to young men and women whose lives have been impacted by substance abuse and other life-altering addictions. Since 1971, tens of thousands of men and women have benefited from the organization's 12-18 month residential program. The organization operates a major food bank providing over 275,000 meals per year; responds to needs following natural disasters (Katrina, Hurricane Sandy, etc.); and helps families displaced by fire and accidents with clothing, furniture, food and housing needs. Additionally, New Life For Youth operates weekly food distribution to the poor throughout the city, children's summer camps and youth events during the year providing alternatives to temptations that lead to unhealthy choices.

To support its work and recovery initiatives, New Life For Youth operates the New Life Thrift Store and Wash N Roll Car Wash at the corner of Hull Street Road and Turner Road, as well as additional community and business services.

Individual and corporate financial support is critical to the ongoing success of New Life For Youth. To learn more about opportunities to support New Life For Youth, contact Rick McKeel, Director of Development at (804) 519-2520. More information, including the process for joining the program, is also available at www.newlifeforyouth.com.

New Life For Youth, Inc. is a 501c3 organization based in Richmond, Virginia dedicated to serving the community by helping repair broken families by providing educational, spiritual and job training to young men and women whose lives have been impacted by substance abuse and other life altering addictions.

For more information, contact:
Rick McKeel 
(804)519-2520
rickmckeel@gmail.com

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One of the most pivotal moments in Korol's life occurred when he was 19 years old. After selling his camera for funds, he made his way to Krakow where Schindler's List was being filmed by legendary Director Steven Spielberg. He managed to talk his way on set where he became a production assistant and even earned a credit in the film.

The experience opened the filmmaker's eyes to the reality and horror of the Holocaust. Whilst on set, he also became entranced with the inner workings of the film industry, and later, the movie played a large role in his decision to create the documentary, Hitler's Daughter.

When the initial 2-minute trailer for Hitler's Daughter was released at Galway Film Festival and posted online, Korol was surprised at the amount of negative attention he received. He was slandered and insulted, and a few overzealous parties even threatened him with bodily harm.

"The promotional reel caused great turmoil in the Polish media. Articles were published in Hungary, Germany, Spain and the Czech Republic. I became the object of numerous attacks, received many death threats and many comments very antisemitic in nature, such as 'leave Poland alone, you Jew, or we'll cut your hands off', and so on."

Consequently, he lost financial backing for the completion of his film, but because of the importance of his message, he has persevered, hoping that he will soon be able to complete his project.

With the help of The Righteous United, Korol recently launched a Kickstarter campaign at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hitlersdaughter/hitlers-daughter-the-story-of-a-conscience. He is hopeful that the campaign will garner generous donations from individuals and Organisations who, like him, want to expose the prevalence of anti-Semitism and its negative effects on society. The aim is to raise £40,000 by the end of June 2013 in order to complete the project.

Donations on the Kickstarter page are rewarded with gestures of goodwill such as a free copy of the completed DVD or being named in the credits of the film, more information can be found on the website.

Similar to Schindler's List, Korol's documentary has the potential to be a powerful tool for social change.

Korol stated, "We can't let history repeat itself; it is time that hatred toward Jews cease to exist. It is time that we teach our children to honor and respect all religions, nations, and sexual orientations, and it is time that we show the world that no man, no organization and no church has the right to pursue another group with hatred and discrimination."

The young Director has battled with MP's, the public, and Ministries throughout the making of this film - his hope is that the Kickstarter community backs him to complete the film and release it to the public by the end of 2013.

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Research Links:

http://www.jpost.com/LandedPages/PrintArticle.aspx?id=310458

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2309885/Shocking-survey-reveals-Polish-high-school-pupils-anti-Semitic.html#comments

http://history1900s.about.com/library/holocaust/bldied.htm

http://www.thejc.com/news/uk-news/21634/polish-filmmaker-death-threat-claim

http://www.jpost.com/International/Film-about-anti-Semitism-in-Poland-sparks-uproar

As an active duty member of the United States military, Dr. Drew Belnap, the plaintiff, is able to bring this case at this time despite the limits of the California statute of limitations, because federal law, specifically the Service Members Civil Relief Act, stops the running of any state statute of limitations for the period of time that a person is active duty military. The California State Legislature is currently considering legislation, SB 131, which would provide a similar path to justice for victims of sex abuse.

Dr. Drew Belnap, Major, United States Army, born April 11, 1974, suffered multiple acts of sexual abuse in the summer of 1991 by long time Scoutmaster John Atwood. That abuse and the sexual abuse of at least two other boys by Atwood, resulted in a criminal conviction in 1992 of serial sexual abuse of minors. Today, John Atwood is a registered sex offender.

Dr. Belnap began his avocation for scouting as a Cub Scout at the age of 6. He joined the Boy Scouts of America when he became admitted to Troop #1871 in La Habra, California at the age of 11. He became an Eagle Scout in 1991. Today, he is a Boy Scout Scoutmaster with a troop connected to his Mormon Church.

He has brought this civil action against the Boy Scouts for the primary purpose of making sure that what happened to him can never happen to other children today. He wants to be certain that this issue remains front and center in the public discourse and that it will compel the Boy Scouts to take seriously necessary policy changes to protect children from sexual abuse by predators attracted to scouting as a means of gaining access to their prey.

"Drew suffered horrendous abuse, all the more tragic because it was so easily preventable," said Irwin Zalkin of The Zalkin Law Firm, the lead attorney for Belnap. "Cases like his, and the lessons we learn from them, are critical to holding accountable the institutions that we trust to care for our children."

Dr. Belnap came to know John Atwood when Dr. Belnap began attending Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley ("Lost Valley") located in Warner Springs, California in 1989, when he was 15. The camp is operated by the Orange County Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Atwood was a very popular BSA Scout leader at Lost Valley. Dr. Belnap, like many other scouts, was drawn to Atwood, who is now a convicted sex offender from incidents associated with his affiliation with this camp.

Following his abuse, while Atwood spent time in jail, Drew found his life spinning out of control. He suffered many setbacks as a teenager and now is confronted with a myriad of psychological issues that have only manifested as an adult. Fortunately, as a Mormon, he had the opportunity to participate in a church mission. This experience helped to turn his life around. Following his mission, he went back to college, joined the Army and has become an anesthesiologist.

Drew has two daughters and a four year old son. He loves his family, his church and scouting. He hopes that this lawsuit will ensure that what happened to him, will never happen to other boys who love scouting like he did.

Late last year, the Boy Scouts of America released 20,000 pages of documents relating to alleged instances of sexual abuse by more than 1,200 perpetrators within the organization. Known as the Perversion Files, those documents were ordered to be produced by an Oregon judge in separate litigation, tried in 2010, resulting in an $18.5 million punitive damages award against the Boy Scouts of America.

Case Background:

When Dr. Belnap visited Lost Valley Camp, it was an environment rife with the potential for sexual abuse. The availability of alcohol to underage scouts and minors was pervasive. Older scout leaders would assist in purchasing alcohol for younger scouts and would allow them to drink in areas where legally of age scout leaders would drink. Boys and men would shower naked together in open communal showers and spend time drinking and alone together in the ranger's cabin and other sleeping facilities.

Despite a Boy Scout Rule enacted in 1987 that there shall be no one on one alone time between a scout and an adult scout leader, witnesses observed Atwood leave camping and other activities alone with a young scout to spend long stretches in the woods or in a cabin. At least one scout leader was sexually assaulted by Atwood years prior to Atwood's abuse of Dr. Belnap and the other two boys in 1991.

In the summer of 1991, Atwood invited Drew to Lost Valley. He agreed to pick Drew and another scout up and drive them to the reservation. That day, however, the other boy decided not to go and it was just Drew and Atwood. Atwood took a detour and told Drew they were going to go off-roading in Atwood's big 4 x 4 truck. They would camp that night and go up to Lost Valley the next day. After off-roading, Atwood provided a large cooler with wine coolers and beer and got Drew drunk. That night Atwood sexually assaulted Drew.

The next day Drew told a weekend volunteer at Lost Valley who was a member of the BSA Orange County Leadership Council. This person already knew of Atwood's propensities. Neither this Scout leader nor any other BSA official informed the police.

It was not until almost a week later, when Drew told his parents what happened to him, and discovered that Atwood had sexually assaulted another scout, that police were informed by Drew's father. Atwood was charged and convicted.

Documents for the case are located at www.zalkin.com

About The Zalkin Law Firm

With offices in San Diego and New York, The Zalkin Law Firm (www.zalkin.com) is one of the premier sexual abuse and personal injury law firms in the country. The firm's lawyers have represented hundreds of survivors of childhood sexual abuse and achieved groundbreaking results in numerous high-profile clergy abuse cases across the United States.

The Zalkin Law Firm has aggressively represented hundreds of survivors of child sexual abuse, including former Boy Scouts. The firm has negotiated over $200 million in settlements in Catholic clergy sex abuse cases.

Contact:
Irwin Zalkin
858-259-3011 office
858-945-2144 mobile
Irwin@zalkin.com

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In 2012 Dafabet was ranked 21st in the prestigious eGaming Review Power 50 list of online gaming operators.

As part of the agreement, the Dafabet logo will feature on the home and away Villa shirts and the company will enjoy a host of sponsorship benefits.

"We're pleased to announce our partnership with Dafabet," said Villa Chief Executive Paul Faulkner.

"There is a real sense of excitement, anticipation and optimism as we look forward to the new season, building on the solid foundations we have in place.

"This will be a good and positive partnership for the Club and we are looking forward to working together with Dafabet as we continue to build and move the Club forward.

"Crucially for us, during negotiations Dafabet displayed a strong willingness to work with us in our continued support for Acorns and we look forward to progressing some ideas around that in the near future."

Dimitris Karatzas, Managing Director of Online Betting and Gaming at AsianBGE, said: "After entering the Premier League last season as international betting partners to two clubs, we saw the increased potential of becoming an official club sponsor.

"All of the team here are football mad, supporting sides from all around the world. It's no cliché to say we love, live and breathe the game with extreme passion.

"It's a very significant and proud moment for us to form such a partnership with Aston Villa, a side steeped in tradition.

"We are delighted to see Dafabet on the front of such a well-recognised shirt and to be associated with a club respected throughout the footballing world. I am sure all the fans will agree the kit looks great.

"We look forward to the new season and hope this partnership continues well into the future."

John Cruces, Head of Sponsorships at Dafabet added: "The Premier League is second to none in the world of football, simply speaking it's the most exciting and recognised league in the world.

"To be associated with one of the oldest and most successful clubs in England will help us achieve our aim of making Dafabet a household name - not just in Asia, where the majority of our players are currently from, but worldwide."

Acorns Chief Executive David Strudley said: "The ongoing support shown by the Club and fans for Acorns is immeasurable and clearly demonstrated by their efforts to include us in their discussions with Dafabet.

"We are extremely grateful to both AVFC and Dafabet in what is a crucial year as we celebrate 25 years of caring and look to a future where we can help to provide care and support to each of the 2,000 plus life-limited and life-threatened children in the region."

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With the rising cost of hay and grain, many farmers and ranchers are seeking alternative feeds. Sprouting grains can be more economical and nutritious than standard feeding practices.

For the first time, Simply Country, Inc will have open doors to the public. All are invited to come directly to the manufacturing facility to see how the sprouting systems are made. Options are available that can produce as little as 50lbs of feed per day, up to several tons per day. All systems are 100% complete and ready to sprout on arrival at your farm or ranch.

CEO and President Curt Chittock, along with National Sales Manager Tom Duffy will be in attendance giving presentations about the benefits of sprouted grains and tours of the facility. They, along with other representatives will be available for direct questions and feeding recommendations.

Where:
Simply Country, Inc
12759 Loma Rica Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945

When: Saturday June 29th, 10am to 2pm

This will be a unique opportunity for everyone to see how a Fodder Solutions system works - inside and out. In addition, you can learn why sprouted grains are healthier for horses and all classes of livestock. You will also see first-hand how easy it is to grow your own feed. www.foddersolutions.net

If you have any questions, please contact Simply Country, Inc:
530-615-0565
info@simplycountry.net

www.foddersolutions.net

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Telemedicine is 24/7/365 access to a national network of board-certified physicians that use electronic health records, telephone consultations, and online video consultations to diagnose, recommend treatment and write short-term, non-DEA-controlled prescriptions when appropriate. Telemedicine allows a person to access quality care for non-emergency illnesses from the convenience of their home, work, or on the go.

According to Tom Wallace, CEO of Dr. Connection Benefits, the acceptance of telemedicine has grown significantly, partly because of the familiarity with and improvement of technology. "We're excited about the ease with which organizations and employers can now offer our telemedicine plans. This is primarily due to Genius Avenue's advanced enrollment, billing and administration technology," Wallace said. "Their ability to provide our clients with custom, branded web portals is unmatched."

"It's great to have Dr. Connection Benefits as a client and help them make the benefits of telemedicine available to a much broader audience," said Ben Rozum, president of Genius Avenue. "Their innovative approach to offering telemedicine is much needed in the marketplace and fits perfectly with the flexibility and capabilities of the Genius Avenue System." Genius Avenue will also be making DrCB available to its clients.

About Dr. Connection Benefits

Dr. Connection Benefits (DrCB) partners with agents and brokers to provide affordable access to high-quality health care and lifestyle benefits. DrCB's discount medical and lifestyle plans are not insurance, but are a low-cost alternative or complement to insurance. For a low monthly fee, members receive access to participating providers who have agreed to provide products and services at discounted rates.

To learn more, visit www.drconnectionbenefits.com, email service@drconnectionbenefits.com, or call 877-340-3327.

About Genius Avenue

Genius Avenue transforms the way organizations engage, enroll and empower their members. They help develop stronger relationships with members, improve recruiting and retention, improve member satisfaction, and simplify benefits administration so organizations achieve a significantly better bottom line.

To learn more, email contact@geniusavenue.com or visit www.geniusavenue.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
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Dr. Connection Benefits
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Phone: 904-728-2078 c
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To the rescue: the Academy of Project Engineering UK, which has launched a Project Engineering program that includes several accredited certification courses, as well as a CPeP© (Certified Project Engineering Professional) certification examination. Targeted to third- and fourth-year engineering students as well as new and experienced engineers, the Academy's industry-oriented certification courses are designed to help engineers survive and thrive in today's changing workplace, to be more valuable to their employers, and to command higher salaries. The CPeP program, say its creators, is engineering education for the real world, adding measurable value to engineers' careers, to the workplace, and to the engineering industry as a whole.

"The Project Engineering module, which is currently available only from the Academy, is a unique course that offers a rare combination of the theoretical and the practical - of engineering classroom study and real world industry requirements," explains Mr. Roy Joseph, the Vice President and Managing Director of the Academy's branch in Canada. "It's a practical course designed for the final stages of engineering study - third-year and final-year students - or at the beginning of a new engineering career. But the course is also a refresher that offers a bridge between different engineering disciplines for experienced engineers. And it's definitely valuable for working executives with an engineering background."

He adds that the CPeP course the first of its kind that truly provides both students and working executives with training and workshops covering the management side of the engineering industry.

Project Engineering, or PE - not to be confused with project management - is a relatively new concept in engineering education, designed to fill the gaps between current engineering curricula and real-world industry requirements. Conventionally, the newly graduated engineering student enters the industry with only a very sketchy knowledge of other engineering disciplines. This lack of knowledge can handicap the novice engineer's career from the beginning, preventing him or her from functioning fully in a multi-discipline work environment, and leading to that dreaded dead-end career track. The Academy of Project Engineering exists to help solve - and actually prevent - these problems, and this can only have a beneficial effect on the industry as a whole.

The Academy is a professional organization with a big mission that goes far beyond CPeP education and certification. Among the Academy's other aims:

- To spread multi discipline engineering concepts among students and working engineering professionals through various membership levels: AMAPE® (Associated membership for students and experienced engineers); MAPE® (Membership for working executives); FAPE® (Fellow for working executives)

- To develop and offer short term courses for working professionals

- To establish rules of thumb in multi-discipline engineering

- To resolve any engineering discipline related practical problem arising from construction and commissioning

- To promote value engineering, i.e. addressing issues such as cost, schedule, risk, constructability, and maintainability of a facility during the engineering stage

- To promote interaction between various disciplines of engineers, end users, designers, and research workers

- To promote safety awareness in the engineering industry

- To communicate industry issues and standards with governing bodies and engineering institutions

- To raise standards in the engineering industry

The Academy's Project Engineering programs are applicable to a broad array of industries, including oil and gas (exploration, extraction, refining, etc.), petrochemical, chemical, production and manufacturing, construction, and engineering consultation.

The creators of the CPeP program stress that it will provide value across the board for the engineering profession, including:

1. Engineering students (third- and fourth-year). CPeP is an industry-oriented course that transforms a student into an industry-fit professional. This course teaches the practical aspects of the engineering profession, offering training on all aspects of industry requirements, thus giving the student a head start from the very first day of working life. The CPeP course will provide students with an awareness of the multidiscipline tasking required to complete a project from inception through commissioning and start-up.

2. Working engineers and executives. Acquiring CPeP certification can improve professional standing, making one eligible for a higher position and larger salary. The added practical management knowledge gained in the CPeP course can enhance the engineer's effectiveness and increase his/her visibility to HR personnel, as well as to recruiters all over the world. "It's an additional feather in your cap to be a CPeP certified professional from the U.K," notes Mr. Joseph, adding that besides six-week and six-month programs, the Academy also offers a two-day refresher course for working executives.

3. Employers and the engineering industry. The employer/industry receives a fresh engineer who is ready to contribute from the very first day onward. This saves significant money and effort on the training of new employees. In addition, staffing a department with Project Engineering savvy people can prevent companies from squandering precious money and time on re-work. "Moreover," says Mr. Joseph, "the Academy is an excellent forum for professionals to get to know each other and to exchange views and resolve technical issues, thus sharing and increasing the body of knowledge."

Mr. Ronald Davidson, Vice President and Managing Director of the United States branch of the Academy, concurs, adding, "Project Engineering teaches multi discipline project engineering, cost optimization, maintainability, operability, safety, and quality in engineering design. Project Engineering education will make students aware of current industry needs and hence will make them more confident and valuable to the industry."

Mr. Davidson adds, "The CPeP program represents a new horizon in practical engineering study. You can literally redefine your engineering career with accredited Project Engineering certification. A CPeP certification is a stamp of quality."

"We encourage students as well as engineering professionals to take the CPeP course, and to become members/fellows of the Academy of Project Engineering. Widespread PE knowledge can only raise the standards of the industry, creating a higher level of professionalism across the board, and ensuring the best outcome for every project."

And it just may help ensure that fewer highly educated engineers end up behind fast-food counters.

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About The Academy of Project Engineering

The Academy of Project Engineering is a professional organization dedicated solely to the support of the engineering profession and to individuals involved with improving quality and productivity. The Academy offers accredited certification for multi-discipline engineering knowledge, with an emphasis on quality, scheduling, and cost control. It is also a forum to discuss and resolve practical multi-discipline engineering issues from all engineering disciplines. The Academy of Project Engineering UK is the parent organization, headquartered in London, and there are also registered offices in the USA, Canada, and India.

Academic direction for the Project Engineering program is provided by four institutes - Academy of Project Engineering (USA), Academy of Project Engineering (UK) , Academy of Projects (Canada) and Institute of Project Engineering (India). Academics at these institutes develop the syllabuses and prepare the study materials, and are responsible for assessment of membership and CPeP certification examination. Students benefit from the academic rigor and research undertaken by the respective Institutes. These institutes are continuously working on further development of the syllabuses based on industry requirements.

The Academy offers six-week and six-month courses, as well as a two-day executive learning course designed for groups of 20 or more participants from the same company.

For more information visit www.acadprojengg.com

Email us at: general@acadprojengg.com

Troubling and explicitly erotic, Beyond Devotion and Temptation is a story about one wife's hard choices when confronted by the recent recession. She descends into an unexpected world, including kinky sex, infidelity, crime, and the sex industry, growing well beyond being a submissive wife, transforming her values and activities to nothing she could have ever imagined.

This book is intended for mature audiences interested in contemporary fiction that addresses the challenging and uncomfortable aspects of enduring in our modern world. Whitney Lawrence has crafted a story that is neither formulaic, predictable, or comfortable.

Says Whitney Lawrence, "I wrote this for the reader that wants something different from factory produced genre pieces and values realism over standard scenes, characters, and comfortable endings, which makes this more true to the challenges and experiences of our friends and neighbors."

Thorne Road Books is a small publisher of fiction from new and independently minded writers.

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A good wife building a good life . . . sometimes things don't go as planned. Britney Sachs is a young professional, mother, and sexual submissive.

Unexpectedly, she and her husband John are dramatically impacted by the economic downturn, destroying their dream life and forcing them into survival mode in a distant suburb of Los Angeles. She descends into an unexpected world, including kinky sex, infidelity, crime, and the sex industry, going BEYOND DEVOTION AND TEMPTATION.

Troubling, moving, and explicitly erotic, Beyond Devotion and Temptation is a story about one wife's hard choices that will command your attention and shock your sensibilities.

This book is intended for mature audiences.

Thorne Road Books

publisher@thorneroadbooks.com

The ETwater HermitCrab revolutionized the irrigation retrofit market in 2011 by providing a low-cost, plug and play solution for upgrading conventional controllers to smart irrigation technology. The product was developed to help accelerate the adoption of smart irrigation technology at existing landscaped sites, where the cost of "ripping and replacing" an entire system would be cost-prohibitive. With the ETwater HermitCrab, legacy systems can be converted into powerful ETwater smart controllers at a fraction of the cost of a new smart controller, and with an installation time of only 10 minutes. The newly upgraded system includes all of the water-saving, time-saving, and labor-saving benefits of the award-winning ETwater system, with real-time remote management from any computer, tablet or Smartphone.

"HermitCrab has been remarkably well received in the market since it was introduced in 2011,"

commented Pat McIntyre, CEO of ETwater. "In addition to system retrofits, it is extremely popular with our landscape management clients, who can manage multiple sites with multiple brands of controllers from a single dashboard by installing HermitCrab at all of their client sites. We often hear from our customers that the labor savings rivals the water savings as the most important benefit of installing HermitCrab. We are constantly working to increase the number of host controllers compatible with this powerful device, so that HermitCrab continues be available to an ever-expanding audience."

HermitCrab® features and benefits include:

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- Eligible for rebates from many water agencies

- Made in the USA

- Three-year limited warranty

The ETwater HermitCrab® is compatible with most models of conventional controllers that have a port for a digital wireless remote, including controllers from Hunter®, Irritrol®, Rain Bird®, Rain Master®, Weathermatic controllers in the ProLine and SmartLine® families and Superior/Sterling™. For pricing and a detailed list of compatible hosts, please visit http://www.etwater.com/etwater‐hermitcrab® or call 800-438-3400.

About ETwater

ETwater is redefining smart irrigation for large scale landscapes with a full range of patented solutions for new installations and irrigation system retrofits. The company's innovative products integrate local weather data with cellular smart controllers to create and implement optimal daily watering schedules, producing water savings of 20-50%. The powerful, web-based ETwater ManagerTM aggregates key data from multiple sites, enables real-time management from any computer, tablet or smart phone, and delivers significant savings of water, time, money, and labor. ETwater is a private company based in Novato, CA, and manufactures in the U.S. For more information, please visit www.etwater.com.

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June 6, 2013 (MMD Newswire) -- For the first time in three years, Tokyo is no longer the most expensive location for international assignees. The city has been overtaken by Norway's capital Oslo, and now lies in sixth place in the ranking. These were among the findings of the latest cost of living research by ECA International, the world's leader in providing solutions for the management of international assignments.

At the top of the global list, Oslo is followed by the Angolan capital of Luanda, where the goods and services commonly purchased by expatriates are difficult to access and command a premium. Stavanger (Norway), Juba (South Sudan) and Moscow (Russia) are also now more expensive than Tokyo. These cities make up the top 5 most expensive locations for expatriates globally.

"Tokyo has always been an expensive place for global companies to send staff, and, despite its five-place fall since last year, that remains the case," said Lauren Smith, General Manager ECA International New York. "The significant depreciation of the Yen against other major currencies in recent months is the primary reason for this drop. It means that for many companies, the cost of maintaining their assignees' purchasing power while posted there has fallen. But it's important not to exaggerate the position - Tokyo is still the world's sixth most expensive city, and the most expensive in Asia."

Companies sending employees on international assignment will often pay an allowance to ensure that their assignees' spending power is not compromised. To help multinational companies calculate these allowances, ECA carries out two Cost of Living Surveys per year, comparing a basket of consumer goods and services commonly purchased by assignees in more than 400 locations worldwide.

In Brazil, the weakening of the real against many major currencies over the year has more than offset the 6% price increase overall of items in ECA's cost of living basket for Brazil and locations there continue to drop down the global ranking. While Rio de Janeiro is the 4th most expensive location in the Americas, it has dropped 20 places globally to 52nd spot. Sao Paulo is now in 65th place worldwide down from last year's 37th position while Brasilia has fallen to 77th spot from 47th.

Living costs for assignees are affected by inflation, availability of goods and exchange rates, all of which can have a significant impact on assignee remuneration packages. Certain living costs such as accommodation rental, utilities charges, car purchases and school fees are usually compensated for separately in expatriate packages so this data is not included in this survey but researched and published separately.

Americas - more highlights

Despite dropping down the ranking, Caracas, ranked 33rd globally, remains the most expensive location in the Americas for international assignees. Manhattan and Vancouver follow, ranking 43rd and 51st respectively.

The economic situation in Argentina remains complicated. Despite showing signs of slowing, inflation there is still above 20% while the black-market peso exchange rate in Argentina has soared. Buenos Aires has risen from 76th to 64th position in the global cost of living ranking. Two years ago it ranked 130.

Managua, Nicaragua (248th) has the cheapest cost of living for expatriates in the Americas.

Rest of the world highlights

Europe

Oslo not only has the most expensive cost of living for international assignees in Europe, but also the world. Norway has among the highest standards of living in the world, largely derived from oil revenue. While prices there have increased little in the last year, the free-floating Norwegian Krone has remained strong, reflecting the country's relative economic resilience.

Within Europe, the Norwegian capital is followed by Stavanger (3rd globally) and Moscow (5th). The Russian Rouble has weakened between surveys against major currencies but the cost of goods and services in ECA's basket in Moscow has nevertheless increased more than 10% again this year.

Despite falls in prices and the Swiss Franc weakening against other major currencies over the past year, Swiss locations remain among the top ten most expensive locations for expatriates in the world.

British locations are among those in the region to have fallen most in the ranking. Central London dropped 21 places and is currently in 87th place globally, largely as a result of the pound depreciating against other major currencies.

The Eurozone debt crisis still affects much of Europe and cost of living in many locations across the region fell as a result of the weak euro and low inflation compared with other regions.

Chisinau, capital of Moldova, is the cheapest European location in terms of cost of living for international assignees. It ranks 225th globally.

Asia

Within Asia, Japanese cities still dominate the top of the cost of living ranking - 4 of the region's top 5 most expensive locations are found there. Seoul joins them, having jumped from 7th to 3rd most expensive Asian location (and from 29th to 14th globally). Not only have the prices of goods and services there increased at a faster rate than the previous year, but the Won has also strengthened against major currencies thereby pushing up costs there for many international assignees.

Beijing (24th globally), Shanghai (26th), Singapore (36th) and Hong Kong (38th) complete the list of the top 10 most expensive locations in Asia. On average, prices of items in ECA's cost of living basket for Chinese locations have increased little or even seen small decreases this year. As a result, Chinese locations have fallen slightly down the ranking but the on-going strength of the Yuan against major currencies has prevented them from dropping too far.

Indian locations continue to be among the region's cheapest in terms of cost of living for international assignees. New Delhi, ranked 200th position globally is followed by Mumbai (215th).

Karachi, ranked 256th globally, is the least expensive Asian location for expatriates.

Australia

For the first time in recent years, all the Australian cities have seen slight falls down the global ranking. While the Aussie dollar remains a strong global currency, it has weakened against some major currencies. Additionally, the rate at which prices have increased has slowed since a year ago.

Sydney remains the most expensive of the Australian locations surveyed. It is in 17th position globally followed by Canberra (23rd).

Middle East

Tel Aviv ranked 37th globally remains the most expensive location for assignees in the Middle East. Dubai has gained 8 places and is positioned 174th worldwide.

Despite rampant inflation, the introduction of a floating exchange rate in Iran has seen Tehran plummet down the cost of living ranking to become the cheapest location listed. At the official rate, however, the city would be among the world's top 10 most costly, illustrating the dramatic impact of currency value on the global ranking.

Africa

Four of the world's 20 most expensive expatriate locations are in Africa: Luanda (2nd globally), Juba (4th), Brazzaville (18th) and Kinshasa (19th). The cost of exporting and transporting items commonly purchased by international assignees in these locations are likely to be high. In addition, the commodity boom in recent years has led to currency appreciations in commodity-exporting markets like Angola. South African locations Durban (253rd globally) and Cape Town (251st) are among some of the cheapest locations in the world while locations in Malawi are those to have seen the continent's biggest falls down the ranking. Cost of living there has fallen significantly following the devaluation of the kwacha after the government was recommended by the IMF to float the currency.

Ends

ECA's new blog, MoneyMoves, provides updates and commentary on currency, inflation and expatriate cost of living. Follow the blog here: http://ecamoneymoves.com/

Notes to Editors

Figures used in this release were taken from ECA's Cost of Living Survey.

Follow ECA on twitter: https://twitter.com/ecaintl

About ECA's Cost of Living Survey

ECA International's cost of living indices are calculated based upon surveys carried out annually in March and September using a basket of day-to-day goods and services. The data used above refers to year-on-year movements between ECA's March 2013 and 2012 surveys.

The data is used by ECA clients to calculate cost of living allowances for assignees. The survey covers:

Food: Groceries; dairy produce; meat and fish; fresh fruit and vegetables

Basic: Drink and tobacco; miscellaneous goods; services

General: Clothing; electrical goods; motoring; meals out

Certain living costs such as accommodation rental, utilities charges (electricity, gas, water), car purchases and school fees are not included in the survey. Such items can make a significant difference to expenses but are usually compensated for separately in expatriate packages.

This comparison of cost of living was calculated on a base composed of various developed countries and is used to reflect an international lifestyle. Other indices available from ECA reflect specific city-to-city comparisons, and different levels of shopping efficiency.

About ECA International ECA is the world's leader in the development and provision of solutions for the management and assignment of employees around the world. Delivering data, expertise, systems and support in formats which suit its clients, ECA's offer includes a complete 'out-source' package of calculations, advice and services for companies with little international assignment management experience or resource; subscriptions to comprehensive online information and software systems for companies with larger requirements; and custom policy and system development projects for companies who manage thousands of international assignees around the world.

For further information or to interview an ECA International spokesperson about these findings, please contact:

Lauren Smith

General Manager

ECA International LLC

lauren.smith@eca-international.com

Tel: +1 212 582 2333

June 6, 2013 (MMD Newswire) -- For the first time in three years, Tokyo is no longer the most expensive location for international assignees. The city has been overtaken by Norway's capital Oslo, and now lies in sixth place in the ranking. These were among the findings of the latest cost of living research by ECA International, the world's leader in providing solutions for the management of international assignments.

At the top of the global list, Oslo is followed by the Angolan capital of Luanda, where the goods and services commonly purchased by expatriates are difficult to access and command a premium. Stavanger (Norway), Juba (South Sudan) and Moscow (Russia) are also now more expensive than Tokyo. These cities make up the top 5 most expensive locations for expatriates globally.

"Tokyo has always been an expensive place for global companies to send staff, and, despite its five-place fall since last year, that remains the case," said Lauren Smith, General Manager ECA International New York. "The significant depreciation of the Yen against other major currencies in recent months is the primary reason for this drop. It means that for many companies, the cost of maintaining their assignees' purchasing power while posted there has fallen. But it's important not to exaggerate the position - Tokyo is still the world's sixth most expensive city, and the most expensive in Asia."

Following a fall down the ranking a year ago, Santiago has climbed 22 places up the global list to 134th position. It has overtaken a number of US locations including Dallas and Philadelphia European capitals Lisbon and Edinburgh. The price of items in ECA's cost of living basket have increased at 4% on average - slower than the 6.5% rate of inflation observed a year ago. However, the peso has appreciated against the US dollar and other major currencies during that period outweighing the impact of slower price inflation.

Within the Americas, the Chilean capital is the 31st most expensive location.

Companies sending employees on international assignment will often pay an allowance to ensure that their assignees' spending power is not compromised. To help multinational companies calculate these allowances, ECA carries out two Cost of Living Surveys per year, comparing a basket of consumer goods and services commonly purchased by assignees in more than 400 locations worldwide.

Living costs for assignees are affected by inflation, availability of goods and exchange rates, all of which can have a significant impact on assignee remuneration packages. Certain living costs such as accommodation rental, utilities charges, car purchases and school fees are usually compensated for separately in expatriate packages so this data is not included in this survey but researched and published separately.

Americas - more highlights

Despite dropping down the ranking, Caracas, ranked 33rd globally, remains the most expensive location in the Americas for international assignees. Manhattan and Vancouver follow, ranking 43rd and 51st respectively.

In Brazil, the weakening of the real against many major currencies over the year has more than offset the 6% price increase overall of items in ECA's cost of living basket for Brazil and locations there continue to drop down the global ranking. While Rio de Janeiro is the 4th most expensive location in the Americas, it has dropped 20 places globally to 52nd spot. Sao Paulo is now in 65th place worldwide down from last year's 37th position.

The economic situation in Argentina remains complicated. Despite showing signs of slowing, inflation there is still above 20% while the black-market peso exchange rate in Argentina has soared. Buenos Aires has risen from 76th to 64th position in the global cost of living ranking. Two years ago it ranked 130.

Managua, Nicaragua (248th) has the cheapest cost of living for expatriates in the Americas.

Rest of the world highlights

Europe

Oslo not only has the most expensive cost of living for international assignees in Europe, but also the world. Norway has among the highest standards of living in the world, largely derived from oil revenue. While prices there have increased little in the last year, the free-floating Norwegian Krone has remained strong, reflecting the country's relative economic resilience.

Within Europe, the Norwegian capital is followed by Stavanger (3rd globally) and Moscow (5th). The Russian Rouble has weakened between surveys against major currencies but the cost of goods and services in ECA's basket in Moscow has nevertheless increased more than 10% again this year.

Despite falls in prices and the Swiss Franc weakening against other major currencies over the past year, Swiss locations remain among the top ten most expensive locations for expatriates in the world.

British locations are among those in the region to have fallen most in the ranking. Central London dropped 21 places and is currently in 87th place globally, largely as a result of the pound depreciating against other major currencies.

The Eurozone debt crisis still affects much of Europe and cost of living in many locations across the region fell as a result of the weak euro and low inflation compared with other regions.

Chisinau, capital of Moldova, is the cheapest European location in terms of cost of living for international assignees. It ranks 225th globally.

Asia

Within Asia, Japanese cities still dominate the top of the cost of living ranking - 4 of the region's top 5 most expensive locations are found there. Seoul joins them, having jumped from 7th to 3rd most expensive Asian location (and from 29th to 14th globally). Not only have the prices of goods and services there increased at a faster rate than the previous year, but the Won has also strengthened against major currencies thereby pushing up costs there for many international assignees.

Beijing (24th globally), Shanghai (26th), Singapore (36th) and Hong Kong (38th) complete the list of the top 10 most expensive locations in Asia. On average, prices of items in ECA's cost of living basket for Chinese locations have increased little or even seen small decreases this year. As a result, Chinese locations have fallen slightly down the ranking but the on-going strength of the Yuan against major currencies has prevented them from dropping too far.

Indian locations continue to be among the region's cheapest in terms of cost of living for international assignees. New Delhi, ranked 200th position globally is followed by Mumbai (215th).

Karachi, ranked 256th globally, is the least expensive Asian location for expatriates.

Australia

For the first time in recent years, all the Australian cities have seen slight falls down the global ranking. While the Aussie dollar remains a strong global currency, it has weakened against some major currencies. Additionally, the rate at which prices have increased has slowed since a year ago.

Sydney remains the most expensive of the Australian locations surveyed. It is in 17th position globally followed by Canberra (23rd).

Middle East

Tel Aviv ranked 37th globally remains the most expensive location for assignees in the Middle East. Dubai has gained 8 places and is positioned 174th worldwide.

Despite rampant inflation, the introduction of a floating exchange rate in Iran has seen Tehran plummet down the cost of living ranking to become the cheapest location listed. At the official rate, however, the city would be among the world's top 10 most costly, illustrating the dramatic impact of currency value on the global ranking.

Africa

Four of the world's 20 most expensive expatriate locations are in Africa: Luanda (2nd globally), Juba (4th), Brazzaville (18th) and Kinshasa (19th). The cost of exporting and transporting items commonly purchased by international assignees in these locations are likely to be high. In addition, the commodity boom in recent years has led to currency appreciations in commodity-exporting markets

like Angola. South African locations Durban (253rd globally) and Cape Town (251st) are among some of the cheapest locations in the world while locations in Malawi are those to have seen the continent's biggest falls down the ranking. Cost of living there has fallen significantly following the devaluation of the kwacha after the government was recommended by the IMF to float the currency.

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ECA's new blog, MoneyMoves, provides updates and commentary on currency, inflation and expatriate cost of living. Follow the blog here: http://ecamoneymoves.com/

Notes to Editors

Figures used in this release were taken from ECA's Cost of Living Survey.

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About ECA's Cost of Living Survey

ECA International's cost of living indices are calculated based upon surveys carried out annually in March and September using a basket of day-to-day goods and services. The data used above refers to year-on-year movements between ECA's March 2013 and 2012 surveys.

The data is used by ECA clients to calculate cost of living allowances for assignees. The survey covers:

Food: Groceries; dairy produce; meat and fish; fresh fruit and vegetables

Basic: Drink and tobacco; miscellaneous goods; services

General: Clothing; electrical goods; motoring; meals out

Certain living costs such as accommodation rental, utilities charges (electricity, gas, water), car purchases and school fees are not included in the survey. Such items can make a significant

difference to expenses but are usually compensated for separately in expatriate packages.

This comparison of cost of living was calculated on a base composed of various developed countries and is used to reflect an international lifestyle. Other indices available from ECA reflect specific city-to-city comparisons, and different levels of shopping efficiency.

About ECA International ECA is the world's leader in the development and provision of solutions for the management and assignment of employees around the world. Delivering data, expertise, systems and support in formats which suit its clients, ECA's offer includes a complete 'out-source' package of calculations, advice and services for companies with little international assignment management experience or resource; subscriptions to comprehensive online information and software systems for companies with larger requirements; and custom policy and system development projects for companies who manage thousands of international assignees around the world.

For further information or to interview an ECA International spokesperson about these findings, please contact:

Lauren Smith

General Manager

ECA International LLC

lauren.smith@eca-international.com

Tel: +1 212 582 2333

"We've had great success using the ditto™ with children during procedures or as a preparation tool due to the interactive component. It does a wonderful job keeping kids engaged and distracted. It simplifies the preparation process during an age where technology is craved by children! Having the stories and preparations available in English and Spanish helps us overcome the language barrier and provide services to so many of our patients," explained Jessica Tarcin, Certified Child Life Specialist at the Janey Briscoe Children's Center. The ditto™ lites are currently being used in the Pediatric Specialty Clinic, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and the Pediatric Step-Down Unit. Nurses are also being oriented to the devices so they can use them when the Child Life staff is not available. As the Child Life team expands, they also plan to use the devices in the Emergency Clinic. Jessica added, "The children have really enjoyed using the ditto™, often not realizing that the procedure is finished! The device not only makes the procedures easier for our children but also for our doctors and nurses. We love it!"

University Hospital operates the only verified Level II pediatric trauma center for San Antonio and South Texas, treating more than 1,000 children suffering from serious injuries and burns last year. It is a nationally recognized academic medical center and is also consistently noted as a leader in advanced treatment options, new technologies and clinical research. Diversionary Therapy Technologies' (DTT) ditto™ device incorporates the latest research that using distraction and educational techniques simultaneously lowers stress and anxiety prior to or during a procedure. This advancement draws upon augmented reality, a multi-modal sensory-based distraction medium that combines technology and therapy. Using an interactive touch screen and an automatic response to physical movement, the ditto™ engages patients, effectively averting their attention from a possibly negative experience.

The ditto™ may look like a traditional video game console or tablet; however it is far from it. Ditto™ includes a variety of custom specific interactive procedural preparation, games and stories that are clinically tested and proven to reduce stress and anxiety by 75% (no drugs), lower treatment times and improve patient outcomes. And it is ruggedized and built for the clinical environment unlike a standard tablet or video game device.

DTT's content has been developed over the course of six years by doctors, surgeons, nurses, child life specialists, and animation teams. There are now 8 independent clinical trials that have been published regarding the efficacy of the ditto device. New procedures, games and stories are continuously being added to the range of programs available. Further information is available at www.dtt-usa.com.

About Diversionary Therapy Technologies

Diversionary Therapy Technologies is a global company headquartered in Australia that developed the ditto™ portable device. DTT worked with The Royal Children's Hospital, Brisbane, to create the handheld, waterproof device that is used prior to and during painful medical procedures to reduce children's anxiety. Learn more about their expanded product line and research at www.dtt-usa.com.

About University Health System

University Health System is a nationally recognized academic medical center and network of outpatient health centers, owned by the taxpayers of Bexar County, University Health System is consistently recognized as a leader for going paperless with electronic medical records and is the first public health system in Texas to be designated as Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. University Hospital, its 498-bed acute care hospital, is the primary teaching hospital for the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, consistently named Best Regional Hospital U.S. News & World Report and is one of just 15 Level I trauma centers in Texas. University Health System's Community First Health Plans is the region's only locally-owned, nonprofit HMO and San Antonio AirLIFE, jointly owned by University Health System, is a national leader in emergency air medical transport. For more, please go online at UniversityHealthSystem.com.

Contact:
Linda Peterson
Communications Manager
linda.peterson@dtt-usa.com
877-741-7778

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The Stem Cell Lift® is showing promising results in often providing immediate relief to patients suffering from LS. Dr. Newman's proprietary Stem Cell Lift® delivers an enhanced amount of stem cells found in the patients' own fat to the affected areas. The stem cells have the ability to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and repair damaged cells and tissue, thereby providing almost immediate relief to this devastating condition.

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Many women who have LS are unable to or are afraid to have intercourse, as it is often too painful. Paula, a 34-year old woman and LS patient, endured 7 years of unending suffering and visits to numerous specialists, who merely prescribed her topical treatments that only gave her temporary relief from her devastating symptoms. Then she met Dr. Newman and had the Stem Cell Lift®. Thrilled with the immediate, positive results, Paula remarks, "The constant, intense, sensitive burning that I had every single day for a year or more, was gone the very next morning. It was gone and it's never come back."

Patient Testamonials below:

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFvacaH0tRM&list=PLq5L-P8POaWi6jtPjLCqiBy7ZdCel_oIT

States Dr. Newman, "I hope to raise public awareness of this debilitating disease and inform patients that with the advent of the Stem Cell Lift®, new treatment options are now available to LS patients,"

While prevalent in women of all ages, LS appears more prominently in post-menopausal women, (1 in 30), as well as men and some children. The disease is often misdiagnosed, enabling the symptoms to progress and worsen, often for many years. Even with a correct diagnosis, to date medical treatments for LS have been limited to strong corticosticosteroid ointments, which merely provide temporary relief of the itching and discomfort similar to a chronic yeast infection along with unbearable pain.

The Stem Cell Lift ® offers new hope for relief, often immediate, from the painful symptoms of this condition. LS patients from around the world are seeking out Dr. Newman and his Stem Cell Lift®, procedure because, after years of suffering, they are feeling free of the pain and discomfort of LS by using their own bodies' stem cells. The stem cells may also help stop the progression of the disease through their ability to inhibit the body's immune system from attacking itself.

Patients treated with the Stem Cell Lift®, report marked improvement in their symptoms, with noted reduction in pain, burning, itching, and improved look and feel of the anatomy of the treated areas. They also confirm that they experience fewer flare ups, which are shorter in duration.Most post-Stem Cell Lift®, patients are able to discontinue the use of topical steroids and hormones and may be able to resume intimacy. http://www.stem-cell-lift.com/testimonials.html

For more information regarding Dr. Nathan Newman, The Stem Cell Lift® and treatment for LS, please visit www.stem-cell-lift.com or call 310-273-3344.

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About Dr. Nathan Newman:

A Board Certified Dermatologist, Cosmetic Surgeon and a pioneer in the field of regenerative medicine, Dr. Nathan Newman has been researching and working with adult stem cells for nearly a decade. He is renowned for his ground-breaking Stem Cell Lift®, a knife-free, scar-free face lift that restores a 3-dimensional, youthful appearance by adding volume to the face with injections of super-charged stem cells. His proprietary procedure significantly increases the number of stem cells extracted from the patient's own fat and added back to the fat that is then injected into the face, hands, breasts, buttocks and calves for rejuvenation and/or augmentation.

On the cutting-edge of stem cell research and therapies, Dr. Newman also uses the Stem Cell Lift® procedure to: repair and/or restore anatomical defects resulting from cancer surgery; repair injured or aging joints with stem cell injections; and treat and provide relief to patients who are suffering from Lichen Sclerosus, a debilitating, autoimmune skin disease.

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ASI is a leader in the whole blood monitor and mixer market. The company has an international brand and presence with customers which include: the American Red Cross, Blood Systems, the New York Blood Center, National Health Service Blood and Transplant (England), Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, Instituto Portugues do Sangue, I.P., Community Blood Center of Kansas City, Virginia Blood Services, Institute for Transfusion Medicine and others.

AimaSys, a Minnesota based company is a leader in the development of data integration and process automation solutions for the medical device industry. It's Electronic Donor Medical Record application ("eDMR") enables the integration of data from disparate device sources into a customer's system of record while conforming with existing process and business rules. Furthermore, the system provides a robust exceptions management capability ensuring process and data integrity. eDMR was developed in conjunction with Memorial Blood Centers ("MBC") and has been in operation since 2011. eDMR is utilized at MBC to provide integration between its donor screening application and the blood establishment computer system, eliminating the need for manual re- keying and data entry between the two systems.

Jonathan Morgan, President and CEO of Applied Science said, "Customers are accelerating their interest and adoption of data integration and process management solutions. They understand that embracing applications that assist with process and compliance management, and that provide a holistic view of all elements of their business, leads to a significant reduction in costs per unit of collection and increased strategic advantage. Adoption of applications like eDMR and the ASI Collections Management Reporting Solution means that customers also enhance their existing investments in collections management equipment and systems, thereby enhancing their overall ROI. We are delighted to be working with AimaSys in providing these exciting capabilities to our customers."

About Applied Science, Inc

Applied Science is a United States designer and manufacturer of next generation, integrated blood collection monitors and mixers. Established in 1991, the company is privately held and located in Grass Valley, CA. It is a leading supplier of collection devices to the global blood banking industry and has a number of the leading industry participants as its customers.

www.applied-science.com

AimaSys is a privately held, software and services company that develops vendor- independent, seamless software-based interface solutions for healthcare organizations specializing in working with FDA regulated applications, lab instruments and medical devices. AimaSys works for and with its customers offering high-value, standardized and scalable integration and interface solutions to reduce risk and improve processing while preserving the safety and quality of the information, processes and manufactured products.

www.aimasys.com

Applied Science, Inc.
983 Golden Gate Terrace
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530.273.8299 (p)
530.273.8399 (f)Toll Free: 866-HEMOFLO (436.6356)

www.hemoflow.com

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Behind the creation of juuduu is a passionate team brought together by a desire to give back via the ongoing support of multiple causes and by capitalizing on both today's technologies and the latest trends in design and fashion.

Tarik Marzokah, Head of Marketing, explains: "The three key challenges that most charitable causes face today are funding, awareness and continued engagement. juuduu was crafted with the aim of addressing these challenges". He added:" Our primary goal now is to create awareness of the causes we're supporting by giving the opportunity to purchase these modern and fashionable t-shirts, creating a trend that can be shared and hopefully influenced."

The juuduu platform allows for the designs to be created by local designers, providing them exposure as well as the opportunity to showcase their work and demonstrate their own commitment to social responsibility.

Nuummite Ventures, a local private equity investment firm based in JLT Dubai, incubated juuduu. According to Raed Hafez, Managing Partner Nuummite Ventures: 'We believe every company has a role to play when it comes to Corporate Social Responsibility and we are delighted to be investing in juuduu. Social entrepreneurship lies high on our agenda and this concept is the first of its kind in the region, which gives it a strong growth potential whilst giving back to the community.

About juuduu

juuduu is an online platform dedicated to creating awareness for local and regional charitable causes through fashion designs by local artists. Launched in 2013, the unique concept aims to impact the wider community in a number of ways: selected charities benefit from awareness, funds and social engagement, volunteer designers enjoy the opportunity to showcase their work and the community at large are able to do their bit while wearing cool fashion designs that bear a message to support the cause.

For further information please visit: www.juuduu.com

Contact: Tarik Marzokah / Head of Marketing / +971 (0) 4 442 5304 / tarik@juuduu.com

About Nuummite Ventures

Nuummite Ventures is a Middle East Private Equity company that invests in unique concepts with the potential for regional and global impact. With a focus on alternative investments within the SME sector, the company partners with entrepreneurs and business owners to provide both capital and strategic expertise with a view to growth and turn-around. Nuummite Ventures was founded in 2012 by a team of Dubai-based professionals with a depth of commercial and operational experience gained across a diverse range of industry sectors and global markets. The company, as a result, is well placed to capitalize on excellent commercial opportunities with unparalleled vision, flexibility and insight.

For further information please visit: www.nuummiteventures.com

Contact: Raed Hafez / Managing Partner / +971 (0) 50 650 4975 / raed@nuummitev.com

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As a strategy to make him known far and wide, the artist had aired an advertisement on MTV where it recorded great success. He felt this was not enough, so he looked for an effective way through which he can reach even those who do not have access to MTV. You tube was the best platform through which he can achieve this. He uploaded it on you tube but it did not do well as he had expected. Then this misfortune happened, which has changed his life forever. After his admission in the hospital and getting only a ten minutes computer access, he noticed that the video was getting more and more views, something which he did not expect while at this situation. He was admitted the video views had shot to a million views in the time period of almost two weeks. This was rather extra ordinary, without any kind of promotion or marketing, the video had reached the levels which any artist out there would only dream of. Perhaps this turn of event helped him to earn an early release from the hospital as the doctors noted his positive and encouraging behaviour. Lucian observes that that having more than fifty thousand twitter followers, more than ten thousand likes on Facebook and close to five million views in his MySpace page was all that he had achieved in the internet but with this development he was able to reach many. The future of this artist is very bright if we look into the way people are admiring him.

Link of his commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrmikgoHIV8

For more information about Dejuan Lucian do visit his social profiles, here are the links:

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DEJUANLUCIAn

Facebook: http://on.fb.me/11inGng

About:

Dejaun Lucian is reaching in the list of famous hip hop artist of Far Rockaway, NY. Along with his numerous released works there is his latest album, 'I Am Da One' getting famous recently.

Contact information
DEJUAN LUCIAN
516-410-7921
dejuanlucians@aol.com

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Brine Chemistry Solutions will conduct theoretical and experimental HPHT research at realistic ultra-deepwater temperature, pressure and salinity conditions to validate parameters for HPHT modeling to assess the risk of scale and corrosion. The model will apply several techniques, including vertical scanning interferometer as a tool to inspect the severity of corrosion and deposit formation.

The $4.5 million contract was awarded to Brine Chemistry Solutions from Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America, a contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy. The project will last for three years, with a completion date of September 2015.

"Through this research, Brine Chemistry Solutions will create a robust model that companies can use to address corrosion and scale in extreme HPHT, ultra-deepwater oil and gas production," said Ross Tomson, founder of Brine Chemistry Solutions.

The model will simulate ultra-deepwater wells, defined as depths greater than 7,500 feet with extreme temperatures up to 250 degrees Celsius and pressures up to 24,000 psi. Additionally, it will test varied compositions in the water, such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, strontium, barium, iron, chlorine, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, sulfate, sulfur, carboxylic acids, silicon dioxide and phosphonates.

"Current models fail at these extreme HPHT conditions, making experimental research necessary to define new models. Our model's simulation of the water chemistry and conditions of ultra-deepwater wells will help companies predict and mitigate scale and corrosion and enhance safety and efficiency in ultra-deepwater oil and gas production," said Tomson.

About Brine Chemistry Solutions

Brine Chemistry Solutions, LLC performs research, testing and education related to water issues in oil and gas production. Research resources are directed toward solving many of the different types of problems associated with brine production, treatment, disposal, and reuse. Clients include government entities, multinational companies and universities. For more information, visit www.brinechem.com.

For more information, contact:
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"Jeff's background in the oil and gas industry from project initiation to completion will be extremely beneficial as we aim to expand our footprint in the Permian Basin," says Bart Gaskill, Apex's Texas Division Manager. "Thanks to his nearly two decades of work in the greater Midland area, he brings a strong network of contacts that will enable us to expand our relationships throughout the region."

Focused on minimizing environmental liabilities and hurdles to maximize client's business opportunities, Apex recently acquired TITAN Engineering, Inc. (Dallas, TX), Ash Creek Associates, Inc. (Portland, OR) and A2L Technologies (Tampa, FL), privately held environmental and engineering services firms. The company's prominent M&A efforts have expanded the company's presence in Texas, the west coast and in the southeast, as well as enhanced oil and gas, and water related services throughout the country.

Recently named a Top 200 Environmental Firm and Top 500 Design Firm by Engineering News-Record Magazine (ENR Magazine), Apex is a portfolio company of Tailwind Capital, a private equity firm focused on investing in growth-oriented middle market companies.

For more information: www.apexcos.com, 301.417.0200.

About Apex Companies

Founded in 1988, Apex Companies, LLC is a leading national water resources and environmental services consulting and engineering firm dedicated to providing private and public sector clients with full-service, single-source solutions for routine and complex projects. Clients rely on the company to provide the technical expertise and solutions requisite in the industry, while differentiating itself with a quick response time, professional performance, high-quality results and cost efficiency. Apex employs more than 450 professionals, including geologists, hydrogeologists, engineers, air quality experts, environmental scientists, industrial hygienists, safety specialists and field technicians, across a network of more than 35 offices throughout the United States.

CONTACT:
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301.417.0200
ksatz@apexcos.com

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The author shares inspiring stories of people who have successfully shifted careers in their 40's, 50's, and 60's. Shaffer provides tips for people who hope to remain with current employers until retirement, and for people who want or need to make a career change, plus resources for finding a retirement planner.

How Bright Is My Future? is a proactive guide to managing your career at and after mid-life, and a complement to pre-retirement planning. The book is an inspiring and motivating reminder that it's never too late to attain new dreams.

Jean Shaffer is a Career Consultant who has worked with thousands of clients across the U.S. during their career transitions. She is passionate about helping clients assess their talents, explore options, and develop action plans that motivate them to fulfill their dreams for the future. She works from her home office in St. Simons Island, Georgia.

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Contact:
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The cameras will be operated by private firms, who will get first crack at the fines. The profits above the camera vendor costs will be split 50-50 by the city and the state government, with the latter going to General Funds, not to any safety programs.

"Red-light cameras" sound like a good traffic-safety measure when people first hear about them, said National Motorists Association member James C. Walker from Ann Arbor, Michigan. "No one likes to see someone run a red light. Signal violations can be very dangerous. But they're extremely rare. No one intentionally violates a signal." Instead of discouraging serious violations, the red-light cameras will issue thousands of tickets for stopping a few inches too far into an intersection, being a few hundredths of a second too late at a red light, or not stopping for some length of time before turning right.

"Cities stand to make a huge amount of money by intentionally keeping the yellow light too short," says Walker. "That is very dangerous in itself. This is one reason red-light cameras are often associated with increases in traffic crashes." Michigan has no effective law regulating the length of a yellow light, nor preventing the installation of unneeded signals and stop signs.

Automated ticket machines are illegal in Michigan, but are permitted in 26 states. However, things are not going smoothly in cities that use the cameras. "As soon as voters find out how red-light cameras really work, they usually organize to get rid of them," says NMA's Walker. "But the camera companies invest heavily in fighting citizen initiatives." The Michigan bill would sharply restrict voters' right to repeal a city's camera law by referendum.

As of now, HB 4763 allows machines to issue tickets for red-light violations only. "But the same machines can also issue speeding tickets," says Walker, and only a small change to the law would enable the automated speed traps to be turned on. "Michigan's law requiring reasonable speed limits isn't enforced by the courts." says Walker, "Cities write thousands of illegal speeding tickets. Red-light cameras are just the opening act for the real money-maker: photo radar."

The costs to motorists won't stop with the fines and fees. Insurance premiums can rise following an automated traffic ticket, costing families hundreds more per year. "Michigan drivers are facing a powerful combination of local governments, camera vendors, and insurance companies," says NMA's Walker. "Now that automated enforcement has found its way into the Michigan legislature, we will see who has more influence: moneyed interests or seven million drivers."

Contact:
James C. Walker
National Motorists Association
Email: jcwconsult@aol.com
Phone: 734-668-7842

Website: www.motorists.org

About the National Motorists Association:

Founded in 1982, the National Motorists Association is a North American grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to the protection of motorists' rights and freedoms. The NMA was instrumental in repealing the 55 mph National Maximum Speed Limit. Since then, the organization has fought for reasonable speed limits, an end to speed traps, fairer traffic courts and against using traffic tickets to generate revenue.

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The site has registered members with substantial capital and business experience looking to partner in franchises as well as those with more limited financial resources or business experience who are also looking for partners for franchises.

People can register and make postings on the site for free. Members are automatically notified whenever a posting is made in their city. To ensure that inquiries to postings are serious and to keep the site professional and effective, there is a small monthly charge to get unlimited full name views and to make contact with the people who have posted. People can easily search postings for free by franchise category, investment available, investment needed and location.

The site intends to be a valuable resource to go hand-in-hand with other resources such as those provided by the SBA, SCORE, Small Business Development Centers, and publishers of franchise opportunities. "While there are some other business partnership sites out there, there is really no place to find business partners specifically for franchises", said Kerry Blackman, founder of FindFranchisePartners.com

"Countless times we have heard people interested in owning a business franchise say, 'I wish I had the wherewithal to open a franchise, but I just can't do it myself.'

Understanding this problem, we knew from our decades of business and legal leadership experience that providing this platform to help people connect with partners who could bring to the table additional skills, experience, funding and workload sharing, would go a long way toward helping to solve this dilemma," said Blackman, a former practicing business attorney.

"By helping people find a Partner to buy, open, start a franchise with or to expand to additional franchise units with, the site also helps individual franchise brands expand, helps the franchise industry in general and helps our economy thrive. Just think how many other businesses benefit and how many jobs are created for each franchise that opens and succeeds as a result of people finding a partner for a franchise."

About FindFranchisePartners.com

Kerry Mark Blackman, founder and CEO is an attorney at law who has held business and legal leadership positions for prominent companies in the entertainment, international and banking fields. For more information, go to http://www.FindFranchisePartners.com

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559-546-1107

Commenting on winning the award, Murphy said "I'm honored to be placed among such revolutionaries as Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg and Nelson Mandela. It's vital for creative people and entrepreneurs to always keep their brand at the forefront of their minds. Your brand, and reputation, is your businesses. I'm grateful to The BrandLaureate Awards for recognizing my accomplishments in the field of animation, visual effects and directing."

Murphy continued, "I have an exciting 2 years coming up. I am building a business to mentor aspiring international animation students, Successful Animator, and develop a handful of projects for my feature film directing debut. During this time, I am keenly aware of establishing and building my brand, as well as teaching others how to do the same. If a creative is not clear on what makes them unique, and what value they offer to their audience, then they will fail to find success. Throughout my 15 year career I've gotten to learn under the tutelage of such directors as Peter Jackson, Chris Columbus, Brad Bird, Justin Lin and dozens more."

"I am partnering with Malaysia's top design school, The One Academy, to bring Hollywood quality animation training to the Asian region." Murphy continued, "Together, we hope to help young people in this sector of the world discover the skills they must have in order to compete in the global animation marketplace. We hope to establish ourselves, through my team of successful animation mentors, as one of the world's premier animation training facilities. Because of my association with Malaysia, I was nominated for this outstanding award."

ABOUT MIKE L. MURPHY

An American filmmaker, animation director and filmmaking mentor for film and television, Mike L. Murphy has directed many award winning advertisements and short films.

Growing up in Los Gatos, California, he left high school (the same high school Steven Spielberg attended years prior) a year early after getting a tour of the Walt Disney Animation Studios when they were making Aladdin. Murphy consequently attended California Institute of the Arts, the arts college founded by Walt Disney, near Los Angeles, CA.

His first film as director was 'Night of the Broccoli' in 2004, about a man who simply wants to impress his date with his cooking abilities, but the vegetables have revenge in store. This was followed by his 2005 film 'Get Lost', and 2006 film 'Rose', which premiered at the prestigious Rhode Island International Film Festival where it won first place for Best Cinematography.

As a child, Murphy was very creative, growing up making films and creating puppets for local events. His mother, a Kindergarten teacher, is often attributed as a creative influence while he was young. After graduating CalArts he got his first job as an animator for Walt Disney Imagineering, creating the robotic animation seen in the Disneyland parks. He then landed his first movie as a computer animator on Warner Brother's 'The Iron Giant'.

Since then Murphy has worked as an animator for many well known movies including 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone', 'Stuart Little', 'I, Robot' and Marvel's 'Iron Man' starring Robert Downey Jr. He has worked for such studios as Weta Digital ('Lord of the Rings', 'King Kong', 'I Robot'), Walt Disney Feature Animation ('Meet the Robinsons'), Warner Brothers ('Harry Potter', 'Scooby Doo') among others. Murphy is best known for his animation work of the iconic character of Gollum in the 'Lord of the Rings' series of films.

In 2010, he directed the animated sequences for 20th Century Fox's 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'. In the following year, he directed and produced the Young Storytellers Foundation 'Bohemian Dream Party', a charity event to benefit arts education for Los Angeles based youth.

"I feel it's our duty to make sure children get the proper education they need in order to be well rounded and happy. Giving back to children, supporting arts education and mentoring students is vital to creating a positive society where everyone can live in unity," Murphy said.

Murphy has contributed his talents as designer to films like 'Fast & Furious 4' (2009), '2012' (2009), 'Cats & Dogs 2' (2010), 'Fast Five' (2011), 'Underworld: Rise of the Lycans' (2009), Universal Studios' 'Hop' (2011), 'Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters' (2013), 'Wolverine 2' (2013) and the Oscar Award Winning 'The Life of Pi' (2012). In the television or internet arena, Murphy has been animation director for 'Mrs. Butterworth' (2007), Discovery Channel's 'Dirty Jobs' (2008), Hasbro's 'Monopoly' (2012), several short films and national commercials, as well as an animatics designer for Microsoft's 'Halo 2'.

Murphy is currently launching his online education company, Successful Animator, that mentors animation students worldwide on how to develop studio worthy animation skills.

"Most animation schools only teach the technical aspects of being an animator", says Murphy. "In my career, I had to master some additional skills in order to find success. Things like storytelling, marketing, leadership and solid business ethics. Successful Animator aims to mentor young artists on those skills as well as the technical. You must be well-rounded and think like an entrepreneur if you want to find success in the new phase of the animation industry."

For more information on Mike L. Murphy, visit his site: http://MikeLMurphy.com.

For more information on Successful Animator, visit: http://SuccessfulAnimator.com

For more information about The One Academy and Mr. Murphy, visit: http://www.toa.edu.my/news-media/news_in_page.php?id=162

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About eKnowID

eKnowID is a division of KENTECH Consulting Inc. a Chicago based award winning background check technology company offering revolutionary investigative technology and risk management solutions to government and commercial clients throughout the United States of America. KENTECH'S online suite of Background checking tools is powered by the latest technology offered to Banking, Employers, Housing Authorities, Colleges Non-Profits, Casinos and Government. KENTECH is a fully licensed private detective agency from the state of Illinois.

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Related Sources

http://www.nbc.com/news-sports/msnbc-video/2012/11/rossen-reports-background-check-mistakes-cost-jobs/

http://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/series/target-5/target-5-whats-in-a-name-mistaken-identity-139931853.html, by Lisa Parker Jul 10, 2010

http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/02/15/colorado.mistaken.identity.arrest/index.html, by Stephanie Chen, Feb. 15. 2010.

"When dreams turn ugly: Stolen identity put her budding career in handcuffs," by Valerie Alvord, San Diego Union Tribune, Aug. 29, 1999, www.uniontrib.com

http://www.9news.com/rss/story.aspx?storyid=268147 , Kyle Clark, 9 News Colorado, May 15, 2012

http://workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/947/job-offer-contingent-on-background-check-when-to-give-notice