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PR NewsChannel - Recent Newshttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/?z=4Tampa dermatologist explains new melanoma drug on local television stationshttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2987September 08, 201017:15:00formanderm.com

Dr. Seth Forman says the new drug, PLX4032, is a step in the right direction.

TAMPA, Fla. / Dr. Seth Forman will appear on Bay New 9 and ABC Action News this week to discuss a new study in what could be a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against skin cancer. The <A title="Forman Dermatology" href="http://www.formanderm.com" target=_blank>Tampa dermatologist</A> spoke about PLX4032, a new melanoma drug currently being tested at Massachusetts General Hospital. "The latest results from the first phase of PLX4032 testing are promising," says the <A title="Forman Dermatology" href="http://www.formanderm.com" target=_blank>Tampa dermatologist</A>. "The treatment shrunk tumors and slowed the progression of the disease in 81 percent of the patients in the trial." Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Patients with advanced melanoma rarely live longer than a year. The PLX4032 trial results suggest a genetically targeted approach can slow the disease's spread though the body. The pill, made by Roche and Plexxikon, would join an expanding list of cancer therapies tailored to a patient's genetic make-up. "The repsonses to this drug are clearly different than what other drugs have done for melanoma," Dr. Keith Flahert of Massachusetts General Hospital told reporters. "Some patients are getting quite durable responses that are blowing the doors off what previous therapies have accomplished." Dr. Seth Forman points out that while this pill is a great advancement, it is not a cure for the disease. “Prevention is still very important,” says the <A title="Forman Dermatology" href="http://www.formanderm.com" target=_blank>Tampa dermatologist</A>. “Wearing sunscreen daily and decreasing exposure to ultraviolet light is crucial. It is also important to see a dermatologist for annual skin check-ups.” For more on Dr. Seth Forman or his Tampa dermatology office, please visit <A title="Forman Dermatology" href="http://www.formanderm.com" target=_blank>www.formanderm.com</A>.   MEDIA CONTACTS: Justin Herndon <A title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>PR Firm</A>: The Publicity Agency Email:  <A href="mailto:justin@thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>justin@thepublicityagency.com</A> Phone: (813) 708-1220 x7778 or (813) 528-6815 Web site: <A title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>www.thepublicityagency.com</A> Kimberly Polacek <A title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>PR Firm</A>: The Publicity Agency Email:  <A href="mailto:kpolacek@seligmultimedia.com" target=_blank>kpolacek@seligmultimedia.com</A> Phone: (813) 708-1220 x 7780 Web site: <A title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>www.thepublicityagency.com</A>

Isaac Toussie donations help global charity work with seriously ill childrenhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2989September 08, 201009:45:00isaacroberttoussie.com

For nearly a decade, Isaac Toussie's continued support of The Association of Hole in the Wall Camps has enabled the Paul Newman-inspired organization provide fun places and programs for seriously ill children to enjoy their childhoods.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. / What began as a modest donation of a block of theater tickets for a fundraising event has blossomed into a nearly decade-long relationship of donations and fundraising efforts between Isaac Toussie and one of the top children’s charities in the world. The Association of Hole in the Wall Camps (HITWC) was originally a dream of actor Paul Newman, but it’s been support like that from Toussie that has helped the charity grow from a dream to a reality that has helped hundreds of thousands of children and their families get a brief respite from the daily struggle of battling a serious illness. (Related Article from LaLate.com: <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://news.lalate.com/2008/09/30/letterman-paul-newman-video/" target=_blank>http://news.lalate.com/2008/09/30/letterman-paul-newman-video/</A>) <H5>Isaac Toussie donations help kids… be kids</H5> Beginning nearly ten years ago, Isaac Toussie, together with his father, <A title="Robert Toussie" href="http://www.prnewschannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2842" target=_blank>Robert Toussie</A>, began their substantial donations to the HITWC in and around the tri-state area. Back then, the organization had five camps in the United States and Europe, with three more in the planning and development stages. The good news was the camps and their innovative programs were wildly successful. The bad news was there were still millions of seriously ill children who needed the HITWC’s help. That’s where donations and fundraising efforts like <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.isaacroberttoussie.com" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A>’s have been so important. What began in 1988 as actor Paul Newman’s dream of opening a camp where children battling life-changing diseases can celebrate simply being a kid and feeling as normal as possible in a judgment-free, safe environment, has since grown to a global non-profit that has helped more than 200,000 children and families, free of charge. The international family of camps and programs are scattered across more than a dozen countries and each of them provides life-changing experiences to children with serious medical conditions that help them conquer obstacles and achieve goals in a supportive and fun environment. (Related Article from the 'New York Times': <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/05/nyregion/connecticut/05colct.html?scp=10&sq='Hole%20in%20the%20Wall'&st=cse" target=_blank>http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/05/nyregion/connecticut/05colct.html?scp=10&sq='Hole%20in%20the%20Wall'&st=cse</A>) <H5>Isaac Toussie remains committed to helping the less fortunate</H5> Isaac Toussie’s commitment to supporting the less fortunate and helping those who cannot help themselves is alive and well each time he works with the HITWC. Researchers have even noted that children who attend these camps sometimes respond better to their treatments as a result of their increased optimism, personal growth, and the sense of stability that gets instilled through the programs each camp provides. This mission to give back to his community, however, wasn’t originally Isaac Toussie’s idea. In fact, that drive was originally begun by his father, <A title="Robert Toussie" href="http://www.prnewschannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2851" target=_blank>Robert Toussie</A>. The younger Toussie has continued the family’s dedication to improving the quality of life of the less fortunate by funding medical research around the world. The Toussie family has worked with several charities, hospitals, and medical groups to help the sick, blind and poor across the country. It is well documented that thousands of people have benefited from the Toussies' medical contributions. Lives have been saved, suffering has been diminished, and illnesses have been treated and, in some cases, even cured. Related Article from the 'New York Daily News': <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2009/06/10/2009-06-10_julia_roberts_keeps_it_clean_at_benefit_for_paul_newman_camps.html" target=_blank>http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2009/06/10/2009-06-10_julia_roberts_keeps_it_clean_at_benefit_for_paul_newman_camps.html</A> Related Article from the 'Wall Street Journal': <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2010/03/16/is-it-possible-to-make-paul-newman-boring-a-new-book-gives-it-a-go/?KEYWORDS=%27Hole+in+the+Wall+Camp%27" target=_blank>http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2010/03/16/is-it-possible-to-make-paul-newman-boring-a-new-book-gives-it-a-go/?KEYWORDS=%27Hole+in+the+Wall+Camp%27</A> Related Article from 'The Times' (London): <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/arts/film/article2429002.ece" target=_blank>http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/arts/film/article2429002.ece</A> About Robert Toussie: As generous as he is prolific, <A title="Robert Toussie" href="http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/10/08/c427147/support-for-mount-sinai-medical-center-continues-to-be-a-robert-toussie" target=_blank>Robert Toussie</A> is as dogged in his efforts on behalf of the less fortunate as he is in the corporate sector. Together with his son, Isaac Toussie, Robert Toussie has donated both his time and his money to hospitals, community organizations, schools, worldwide religions of peace, and children’s charities like the Association of Hole in the Wall Camps. Toussie received his M.B.A. from Columbia University and amassed his fortune by investing in department store and toy store chains, bible companies, food manufacturers, oil companies and, perhaps most notably, in real estate. He has been just as successful in marriage as he has in business; he and his wife have been married for more than 40 years and have four children and six grandchildren. About Isaac Toussie: <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.isaactoussieblog.com" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A> represents the latest generation of the Toussie family’s mission to providing a better quality of life to those who need it the most. Continuing the philanthropic commitment established by his father, Robert Toussie, Isaac Toussie donates both his time and his money to charities, schools, and other non-profits that help the blind, the sick, and the needy. Toussie amassed his fortune as a land developer, business advisor, and real estate consultant and investor. This passion for business was instilled in him at an early age; in fact, Toussie received his MBA from the Stern School of Business at NYU at the age of 21, making him one of the youngest MBAs in the school’s history. In his spare time, he is an established concert pianist, avid writer, martial artist and boxer, and also studies ethics, philosophy and law.

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/Isaac_Blue_Blazer2.JPGDatalogics and Tech Soft 3D form strategic partnership to license Adobe PDF Library to the engineering software marketplacehttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2988September 08, 201009:30:00datalogics.com

The premier source for Adobe PDF developer technologies forms a strategic partnership with Tech Soft 3D (TS3D) to license the Adobe PDF Library SDK to engineering software developers.

CHICAGO and BERKELEY, Calif. / Datalogics, Incorporated, the premier source for Adobe PDF developer technologies, and <A title="Tech Soft 3D" href="http://www.techsoft3d.com" target=_blank>Tech Soft 3D</A> (TS3D), the leading provider of 3D component technology to the engineering software industry, have formed a strategic partnership to license the Adobe PDF Library SDK to engineering software developers. Under the terms of the agreement, Datalogics will provide extended platform support, porting services, and core API maintenance and enhancements to TS3D; in turn, TS3D will provide licensing, support and engineering-focused enhancements to its customers, including support for native 3D PDF data types (PRC and U3D). The <A title="Adobe PDF" href="http://www.datalogics.com" target=_blank>Adobe PDF</A> Library is a software developer kit (SDK) developed by Adobe Systems that allows third-party developers to support the PDF format within their own applications. Developers can build powerful Adobe PDF solutions in desktop environments as well as a wide range of server platforms, using the same core technology within the Adobe family of Acrobat products. TS3D recently announced an agreement with Adobe Systems, to assume development of the 3D PDF technologies used within the Acrobat product range from Adobe. These <A title="3D technologies" href="http://www.techsoft3d.com" target=_blank>3D technologies</A> will be offered as an extension to the PDF Library SDK; making the combined solution the perfect choice for engineering applications wanting to publish data-rich 3D PDF files. "We’re very happy to partner with Datalogics," notes Tech Soft 3D CEO, Ron Fritz. "They are well-respected experts in PDF, and have extensive experience working with the <A title="Adobe PDF Library" href="http://www.datalogics.com" target=_blank>Adobe PDF Library</A> specifically. The enhancements they’ve added, such as the .NET language interface, and the additional platforms they’ve ported, such as the 64-bit platforms, will be of great interest to our engineering software customers and prospects." Kevin McNeill, President of <A title=Datalogics href="http://www.datalogics.com" target=_blank>Datalogics</A>, adds, "We believe this partnership benefits both Tech Soft 3D customers and Datalogics customers. Tech Soft 3D can leverage our PDF expertise and the years of effort we've poured into refining and enhancing the core PDF toolkit, and as a result can spend more time adapting the API to the specific needs of the engineering software marketplace. Datalogics, in turn, will have increased exposure to this technically-demanding marketplace; which we expect will drive further optimizations and performance improvements from which all of our customers will benefit." The Adobe PDF Library is available on a wide variety of platforms, including Windows, MacOS, Linux, AIX, HPUX, Solaris SPARC and Solaris x86. In addition to 32-bit availability, native 64-bit ports are also available on most platforms. The Adobe PDF Library is available directly from Tech Soft 3D for engineering software customers and from Datalogics elsewhere. About Tech Soft 3D: Tech Soft 3D provides premier component technologies and related services that enable software developers to rapidly create world-class technical software. The company’s flagship HOOPS® 3D Framework has been incorporated into nearly 300 commercial software applications. Tech Soft 3D also develops HOOPS 3D Exchange and resells premium components such as Autodesk’s RealDWG® Toolkit and AutoCAD® OEM platform, Acrobat Pro OEM from Adobe, and Parasolid® Modeling Kernel from Siemens PLM Software. The company maintains corporate headquarters in Berkeley, California and can be reached through <A title="Tech Soft 3D" href="http://www.techsoft3d.com" target=_blank>www.techsoft3d.com</A>. Tech Soft 3D Media Contact: Jackie Aaro Phone: (541) 385-6158 Email: <A title="Jackie Aaro" href="mailto:jackie@techsoft3d.com" target=_blank>jackie@techsoft3d.com</A> About Datalogics: Chicago-based Datalogics, Incorporated, an <A title="Adobe Portfolio Company" href="http://www.datalogics.com" target=_blank>Adobe Portfolio Company</A>, has dedicated over 40 years to delivering the highest quality software technologies and services which meet the most demanding customer needs. Datalogics is the premier source for Adobe PDF developer technologies, including the Adobe PDF Library with .NET and Java interfaces, Adobe Normalizer, Adobe PDF JobReady, and the Adobe PDF Print Engine. Datalogics Media Contact: Nicole Bullock Marketing Manager Phone: (312) 853-8200 For more information, visit <A title=Datalogics href="http://www.datalogics.com" target=_blank>www.datalogics.com</A>.

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/Datalogics logo.jpgPress release distribution company PRNewsChannel embraces AP style guidelineshttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2979September 08, 201008:37:00

As the first PR distribution service formed by journalists, PRNewsChannel says it makes sense to fully adopt the newspaper industry standard.

TAMPA, Fla. / PRNewsChannel, the only press release newswire created by journalists, announced today that it has adopted The Associated Press (AP) guidelines for style and grammar, becoming the first <a href="http://www.prnewschannel.com" target="_blank" title="press release distribution company">press release distribution company</a> to fully embrace the news industry standard. "The decision to embrace the AP style guidelines was an easy one for us to make because of the journalism standards this company was founded on," says Glenn Selig, president and CEO of Selig Multimedia, Inc., which owns and operates PRNewsChannel.  "This move raises the bar for quality in the press release distribution industry."The "AP Stylebook" is considered the newspaper industry standard and is also used by broadcasters, magazines and public relations firms. It includes an A-to-Z listing of guides to capitalization, abbreviation, spelling, numerals and usage. Selig says PRNewsChannel (<a href="http://www.prnewschannel.com">http://www.prnewschannel.com</a>)  has always required that press releases meet journalistic requirements.  By adopting the AP (<a href="http://www.ap.org">www.ap.org</a>) style, the <a href="http://www.prnewschannel.com" target="_blank" title="press release newswire">press release newswire</a> is standardizing those requirements and, in so doing, increasing the chances of press releases getting picked up by news outlets. "Surveys of journalists we've conducted show that the quality of press releases makes a difference in whether the press release receives pickup," says Selig.  "This ultimately will help our clients gain publicity." The PRNewsChannel editorial team is comprised entirely of former award-winning journalists who review press releases before they are sent via the press release distribution company. About PRNewsChannel:  PRNewsChannel has established partnerships with leading content syndicators including AOL, Google, Comtex, Financial Content and others to maximize its online reach, a database of nearly 500,000 reporters and editors nationwide and Canada for email distribution of press releases and counts a growing list of large and small companies nationwide as clients. RELATED LINKS: <a href="http://www.prnewschannel.com">www.prnewschannel.com</a> <a href="http://www.ap.org">www.ap.org</a> Contact: Randy Scott Director of Operations Phone: (617) 275-5510 ext. 7782 Email: <a href="mailto:randy@prnewschannel.com">randy@prnewschannel.com</a> Web: <a href="http://www.prnewschannel.com">www.prnewschannel.com</a>

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/AP_Style_COVER_2010.gifFlorida public adjuster: Not too late to prepare property for tropical stormshttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2986September 07, 201018:00:00publicadjuster.com

Even as Tropical Storm Hermine batters Texas, Florida public adjuster Tutwiler and Associates say it's not too late for property owners to prepare for their property insurance claim duties for future storms.

TAMPA, Fla. / Last week, Hurricane Earl served as a wake-up call to the U.S. that although the 2010 hurricane season has been quiet, it is far from over. This week, Tropical Storm Hermine moves farther inland in Texas, causing widespread flooding and power outages, as well as tens of thousands of dollars in property damage in cities like Kingsville, Brownsville and San Antonio. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the remnants of Tropica Storm Gaston remain roughly 120 miles Southeast of Puerto Rico and still hold a chance of reorganizing into a tropical storm some time this week. Even as Gaston moves closer to a possible landfall with the United States, Florida public adjuster Tutwiler and Associates says there is still time for property owners to update their property insurance policies, to schedule a <A title="Florida public adjuster" href="http://www.publicadjuster.com" target=_blank>pre-loss inspection</A> with a professional public adjuster, and to begin the pre-loss preparation process to help support their claim in the event of a property loss. The certified public adjusters at <A title="Florida public adjuster" href="http://www.publicadjuster.com" target=_blank>Tutwiler and Associates</A>, with offices throughout Florida and licenses in nine other states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, say while it’s never too early to obtain proper records and document a property’s condition with photographic and video proof, it’s also certainly not too late. "Pre-loss documentation and proper record keeping can be done relatively quickly and is imperative as the number one tool available to the insured property owner to support their claim and get paid for the damages to the property," says Dick Tutwiler, founder and CEO of Tutwiler and Associates. “It’s important for property owners to protect themselves against the pre-existing damage and maintenance argument that the insurance industry will certainly try to use against them. Show the insurance provider why they are wrong. Be prepared to prove what damage you have after the storm that didn’t exist beforehand." The Florida public adjusters at Tutwiler and Associates say the majority of property owners they work with every day are unaware they even have any pre-loss responsibilities in the first place. Most property owners, they say, believe their insurance policies will take care of whatever damage a tropical storm may inflict, but that’s not always the case. Instead, the burden of proof in the event of storm damage is on the property owner, which means it is imperative for the property owners to document the condition of their property, both personal and structural, before a storm hits to avoid any potential problems when it comes time to filing their property insurance claim. While it’s not too late for property owners to finish this <A title="Florida public adjuster" href="http://www.publicadjuster.com" target=_blank>pre-loss preparation</A> process, with the possible reorganization of Tropical Storm Gaston, time is running out. “Once the National Hurricane Center issues a hurricane warning for your area, the window of availability for a property owner to have their policy amended or to have a pre-loss inspection closes,” says Tutwiler. “That’s why it’s so important to get an early jump on the pre-loss preparation process. Even though these named storms are moving closer, there is still time for property owners to protect their property if they act quickly.” Through its offices in Florida as well as being licensed in nine states and the U S Virgins Islands, Tutwiler and Associates has worked with countless property owners through dozens of named tropical storms and other causes of property damage. While policyholders can certainly take care of photographic and video documentation of their property on their own, the licensed and certified property insurance experts at Tutwiler and Associates are available by appointment to conduct <A title="Florida public adjuster" href="http://www.publicadjuster.com" target=_blank>pre-loss inspections</A>, review condition reports and make recommendations of requests policyholders need to be prepared for in terms of records and other proof that insurance companies will require to pay a claim. Tutwiler says people should remember insurance adjusting has two components the first is the investigating phase and the other is the adjusting process. Policy holders need to be prepared to support their damage in the investigation phase with proper reports and records before a major weather event like Tropical Storm Hermine or Tropical Storm Gaston threatens their property. For more information, please visit <A title="Florida public adjuster" href="http://www.PublicAdjuster.com" target=_blank>www.PublicAdjuster.com</A>. About Tutwiler and Associates: Tutwiler and Associates is a firm of public adjusters licensed in 10 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands specializing in commercial and residential property loss adjusting. With well in excess of $113 million in client success stories over a 27-year history, the Florida public adjusters work exclusively on behalf of policyholders to help them achieve the maximum settlement amounts they can fairly and honestly recover based on their loss and their policy provisions. Professional help from the adjusters at Tutwiler and Associates can help clients obtain a fair recovery under their policy. The Gulf Coast based public adjuster firm is committed to public service and strives to educate its clients about commercial and residential windstorm and hurricane losses, flood damage, water losses, fire, smoke and water damage, collapse, hidden decay and mold losses, sinkholes, loss of stock, and business interruption.  Contact:  Tutwiler and Associates Email:  <A href="mailto:tutwiler@publicadjuster.com">tutwiler@publicadjuster.com</A> Phone:  (800) 321-4488 Web:  <A title="Florida Public adjuster" href="http://www.PublicAdjuster.com" target=_blank>www.PublicAdjuster.com</A>

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/2823-Tutwiler_logo_2.jpgRod Blagojevich statement on Richard M. Daley not seeking re-electionhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2985September 07, 201017:18:00

CHICAGO / The following is a statement from Rod Blagojevich, former governor of Illinois, on today's announcement by Richard M. Daley that he will not seek re-election as mayor of Chicago: "In some respects it’s hard to imagine Chicago without a Daley as its mayor.  Like his father before him, Richard M. Daley has been the mayor of Chicago for a long time and the only mayor that a lot of people have ever known. "His years as mayor are filled with many significant achievements for Chicago: the city that he served so long and the city he loved so much." To receive latest updates from Rod Blagojevich via email: <A href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com/rod-blagojevich/news-from-rod.htm">http://www.thepublicityagency.com/rod-blagojevich/news-from-rod.htm</A> RSS feed of Press Releases/News Alerts for desktops, custom homepages or websites: <A href="http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/rss.aspx?z=103">http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/rss.aspx?z=103</A> Rod Blagojevich's official website: <A href="http://www.governorrod.com">http://www.governorrod.com</A> Twitter Page for Rod Blagojevich @governorrod: <A href="http://www.twitter.com/governorrod">http://www.twitter.com/governorrod</A> MEDIA CONTACTS: The Publicity Agency (<A href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com">http://www.thepublicityagency.com</A>) Twitter: @publicity agency - <A href="http://www.twitter.com/publicityagency">www.twitter.com/publicityagency</A> Tampa Main Office: (813) 708-1220 Chicago: (312) 546-3034 Glenn Selig Email: <A href="mailto:glenn@thepublicityagency.com">glenn@thepublicityagency.com</A> Cell Phone: (813) 300-5454 (Blackberry) RELATED LINKS: <A href="http://www.governorrod.com">www.governorrod.com</A> <A href="http://www.twitter.com/governorrod">www.twitter.com/governorrod</A> <A href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com">www.thepublicityagency.com</A>

Elderly, disabled learn self-defense techniques with groundbreaking new DVDhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2984September 07, 201017:00:00securelivingonline.com

'Cane-Fu: Moving Beyond Disabilities' gives the cane dependent actionable, real-life ways to protect themselves in any environment, regardless of injury, illness or advanced age.

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. / An innovative new self-defense DVD helps cane dependent people around the country learn how to turn a weakness into a reliable strength and the ultimate advantage in a physical confrontation. Produced by some of the leading <A title="self defense DVD" href="http://www.securelivingonline.com" target=_blank>cane self-defense</A> experts in martial arts today, ‘Cane-Fu: Moving Beyond Disabilities’ provides simple, effective ways for the elderly and sick or injured to thwart potential assaults, simply by using their canes. The ‘Cane-Fu’ self-defense DVD is the brainchild of Grandmaster Clifford C. Crandall, Jr., and Eric Stalloch, one of the chief instructors of the American Martial Arts Institute in New Hartford, N.Y. Crandall heads the school and has more than 45 years of martial arts training, including several specialties. Having written six books in the field of martial arts and produced 10 instructional videos, Crandall has mastered not only the material, but also the art of teaching to people of any background. In his role as chief instructor at the American Martial Arts Institute, Stalloch brings 21 years of martial arts expertise, a sixth-degree black belt and cane master certification, along with a sophisticated knowledge of the anatomy and biology of the human body that helps students better understand their <A href="http://www.securelivingonline.com" target=_blank>self-defense techniques</A>. “You don’t necessarily have to be in good physical shape to defend yourself, you just need to know how to manipulate the human body,” says Stalloch. “Unfortunately, these people who are dependent upon canes for their mobility are generally preyed upon because of their perceived disabilities, which means they need all the help they can get to learn how to protect themselves from possible assault.” For 65 minutes, ‘Cane-Fu’ walks the viewer through detailed, step-by-step techniques that enable those who may be cane dependent to ward off assailants and render attackers ineffective. And while these cane <A title="Cane Fu" href="http://www.securelivingonline.com" target=_blank>self-defense techniques</A> are certainly invaluable to those who have to use them, an equally important benefit remains for those who are fortunate enough to never have to use them. Stalloch says he and his fellow instructors often see an immediate impact in the quality of life of their students. “We wanted to teach people what they can do so they can defend themselves and improve their quality of life,” says Stalloch. “Having this cane and knowing what to do with it improves how they feel about themselves and makes them feel safer and more confident about their personal security and about themselves as individuals.” For more information and/or to purchase ‘Cane Fu: Moving Beyond Disabilities,’ please visit <A href="http://www.amazon.com/Cane-Fu-Disabilities-Jr-Clifford-Crandall/dp/B003Z0DCXE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1282932589&sr=8-1" target=_blank>http://www.amazon.com/Cane-Fu-Disabilities-Jr-Clifford-Crandall/dp/B003Z0DCXE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1282932589&sr=8-1</A>. About ‘Cane Fu’: This groundbreaking new DVD series teaches people who rely on a cane for mobility to use their cane to defend themselves in the event of an assault. Perfect for the elderly, assisted living facility managers, and anyone who may be sick or injured, ‘Cane Fu’ gives people who may otherwise feel helpless a sense of power and control over their personal safety. The DVD is produced by Clifford C. Crandall, Grandmaster of the American Martial Arts Institute, and Eric Stalloch, one of the school’s chief instructors and certified cane masters. Both Crandall and Stalloch teach seminars regularly and are available for client instruction. ‘Cane Fu’ also features instruction from Lynn Jessee, a certified cane master and instructor at the school who is a licensed physical therapy assistant in New Hampshire. Contact:  Eric Stalloch Email: <A href="mailto:Stalloch@securelivingonline.com" target=_blank>Stalloch@securelivingonline.com</A> Phone: (315) 278-7157  Web: <A title="Self Defense DVD" href="http://www.securelivingonline.com" target=_blank>www.securelivingonline.com</A>

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/Cane Fu.JPGHealthy meal planning program launches upgrade designed for dieticians, physicianshttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2982September 07, 201016:30:00mealeasy.com

A leading provider of healthy meal plans, MealEasy® unveils its new professional software designed to help dieticians, naturopaths, physicians or other healthcare professionals help their clients and patients achieve their dietary goals and improve their quality of life.

NOVA SCOTIA, Canada / MealEasy®, long a leader in making healthy meal planning solutions available to millions of people throughout North America, is taking innovative to the next level. MealEasy’s new professional software will bring the same affordable, intuitive and step-by-step healthy meal plans to the health and wellness sector, giving dieticians, physicians, naturopaths, and nutritionists the opportunity to help their clients and patients plan the healthiest meals possible, the company announced today. The goals for MealEasy and these health professionals have long been one and the same: to help people make smarter, healthier decisions and to improve their quality of life. Since its founding, MealEasy has worked with diabetics, heart patients, people with severe food allergies, or those having other common dietary needs, giving them control over their food choices with many options when it comes to developing daily healthy meal plans. The company’s <A title="Meal Easy" href="http://www.mealeasy.com" target=_blank>new professional software</A>, however, now goes a step further and includes dieticians, nutritionists, naturopaths and other health professionals in the client meal planning process. “What we’ve done is made it easier for them to not only do their jobs, but to do their jobs more effectively, taking healthcare services to their clients or patients to the next level,” says George Borovan, the founder and CEO of MealEasy’s parent company, Noviden Technologies, Inc. “Our new <A title="Healthy Meal Planning" href="http://www.mealeasy.com" target=_blank>MealEasy Professional software</A> gives professionals more control over their patient’s meals, gives patients the peace of mind of knowing their meals have their health professional’s approval, and it gives us as a company a better opportunity to help people live healthier lives. It’s a win-win-win for the health professional, the patient, and for us.” MealEasy’s new professional software actually came about as the result of a special request from a dietician who was looking for better oversight of meal planning process for his clients. Borovan and his team of software engineers got to work on developing a way to give the dietician access to his clients’ meal planner account so they could modify their meals as he deemed necessary. “The new MealEasy Professional software enables the health professional to maintain their connection with the client or patient long after they’ve left their office,” says Borovan. “It can be a kind of safety net for their healthy eating program that helps take the guesswork out of the meal planning process for patients who need to make the healthiest possible choices for themselves.” At no cost to the health professional, MealEasy will provide a customized administrative website for the clinic or practice to manage their client’s meal plans. From there, the professional will, with their patient’s consent, be able to view their patients meal plan.  As a personalized feature, the clinic’s logo will be visible on all pages, giving the patient the comfort and a piece of mind of a complete and healthy meal planning experience. For more information about MealEasy and its new professional software, please contact the company at <A href="mailto:info@nealeasy.com" target=_blank>info@nealeasy.com</A>. About Noviden Technologies, Inc.: <A href="http://www.noviden.com" target=_blank>Noviden Technologies, Inc</A>., is a private software development company located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Since its inception in 2005, the company has focused on creating the healthiest and most user-friendly meal planning solution available. The company maintains a state of the art development lab, its own custom designed test kitchen, administrative and conference facilities, and an onsite and offsite network and server infrastructure to support the development, maintenance, and high performance hosting of MealEasy.com. About MealEasy:  MealEasy is a first-class <A title="Meal Easy" href="http://www.mealeasy.com">meal planning solution</A> giving users step-by-step instructions on how to create easy healthy meals from scratch. Customers can choose between five healthy meal plans, depending upon their dietary needs and overall nutrition goals: the Balanced Meal Plan, the Vegetarian Meal Plan, the Heart Healthy Meal Plan, the Diabetic Meal Plan, and the Gluten Free Meal Plan. The innovative software walks customers through every step of the meal making process, even helping customers create a grocery list and saves money in the process. MealEasy® offers more than 1,500 quick and easy meals; most of which are ready in 30 minutes or less.  Contact:  George Borovan Email: <A href="mailto:info@mealeasy.com" target=_blank>info@mealeasy.com</A> Phone: (888) 799-6325  Web: <A title="Healthy Meal Solutions" href="http://www.MealEasy.com" target=_blank>www.MealEasy.com</A>

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Daley said it is 'time for me, it's time for Chicago to move on.'

CHICAGO / During a brief news conference at City Hall, Mayor Richard Daley made a stunning announcement: He will not seek a seventh term as mayor of Chicago saying it's "time for me, it's time for Chicago to move on." “The truth is I have been thinking about this for the past several months,” Daley said. “In the end this is a personal decision, no more, no less.” Daley took no questions and spoke for about 5 minutes. The announcement brings an end to a political dynasty that has dominated Chicago politics for more than 50 years and paves the way for Rahm Emanuel, White House Chief of Staff, to make a run for what he has described as his dream job. Second ward Alderman Robert Fioretti, an outspoken critic of Mayor Daley, has hinted at a possible run well before today's announcement.  He has appeared frequently on local newscasts criticizing the mayor. The 68-year-old Democrat has been Chicago’s mayor since 1989.   RELATED LINKS: <A href="http://mayor.cityofchicago.org/">http://mayor.cityofchicago.org/</A> <A href="http://chicago2ndward.com/">http://chicago2ndward.com/</A>

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/Richard_Daley_not_running.jpgNew collection of autobiographical poems trace author’s journey coming out as gay manhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2969September 07, 201013:37:00

'Angry June Moon Says Hello: Poems To Come Out To' by Kevin Clifford Burke explores abuse, oppression, love and the triumph of self-knowledge

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. / 'Angry June Moon Says Hello: Poems to Come Out To' (ISBN 1439265798) by Kevin Clifford Burke is infused with the author’s conviction that people must stand up for themselves and for others in order to become truly connected and find hope, peace and happiness. Over the course of 26 years, Burke explores in 'Angry June Moon Says Hello' his journey of coming out as a gay man along with his own inner transformation as he grows to find internal strength and purpose. In poem after poem, Burke reveals his early struggles with sexuality, his subsequent betrayal and rejection by friends and family, and his retreat into religious life.  It is only years later that Burke is able to re-enter the regular world, mourn his losses, and rediscover and cherish the gifts of personal freedom and love. ForeWord Clarion Reviews states, “his  poems reveal the struggles of a young homosexual man trying to come to terms with his sexuality…but the poems  also speak of gay sensibility and eroticism, and the transcendent joy of finally finding one’s people, one’s love, and the purpose of one’s life.”  Burke intends for his poems to offer hope and courage to anyone feeling ostracized, shamed, neglected or marginalized by society. “We must love ourselves for who we are,” he says, and hopes that his collection will spark that sentiment in others. 'Angry June Moon Says Hello: Poems To Come Out To' is available for sale online at <A title="Angry June Moon" href="http://www.amazon.com/Angry-June-Moon-Says-Hello/dp/1439265798/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1283880652&sr=1-1" target=_blank>Amazon.com</A> and other channels. About the Author: <A title="Kevin Clifford Burke" href="http://www.kcliffordburke.com" target=_blank>Kevin Clifford Burke</A> is a poet whose work has appeared in 'On The Threshold of a Dream.' He has also authored a previous collection of poetry entitled 'The Bridge of Love.' A founding member of the St. Matthew Community, which once served the lesbian, gay and bisexual community, he is a licensed clinical social worker, psychoanalyst and psychotherapist. Currently the managing supervisor for an agency that serves and protects children in New York City, he is creating a cabaret show of songs and working on his third book of poetry. MEDIA CONTACT Kevin Clifford Burke Email:                <A href="mailto:kevin@kcliffordburke.com" target=_blank>kevin@kcliffordburke.com</A> Phone:               (917) 612-0236 Website:            <A href="http://www.kcliffordburke.com" target=_blank>www.kcliffordburke.com</A> REVIEW COPIES AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this press release do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of CreateSpace or its affiliates.

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'Heard Around the Fire,' compiled by J.H. Baker, is a collection of life lessons and inspired guidance that seeks to spark spiritual renewal and reconnection with our world.

LIBERTY, N.Y. / 'Heard Around the Fire: Teachings of Grandfather Fire' (ISBN: 0984430407) by J.H. Baker offers a collection of teachings from Grandfather Fire, whom many indigenous people refer to as “The First Shaman”, according to the author.   The book intends to help readers discover their deeper spiritual connection in the midst of modern, everyday life. “Humans are born with a direct connection to the vast and living spiritual realm, but we’ve forgotten how to access our divine nature,” says Baker. “This book is a guide to remembering.” Baker was inspired to compile the lessons from the years he spent around the fire with Grandfather. <A title="Heard Around the Fire" href="http://www.sacredfirefoundation.org" target=_blank>'Heard Around the Fire'</A> offers guidance and insights to all who seek to improve their relationships with themselves, their spirit and their world. Baker hopes the book introduces new ways to think about emotions, sustainability and one’s purpose in life. The stories shared by Grandfather Fire also attempt to lay out a path for discovering and opening to the wisdom of the heart. “When we learn to quiet our mind and live from our heart, we enter into a living relationship with the divine,” says Baker. Baker feels the time is right for Grandfather Fire’s teachings. “The various environmental and economic crises in the world can appear overwhelming, but actually this is a time of great renewal,” says Baker. “Grandfather's wisdom of the ages is a map for navigating the future with joy and clarity.” 'Heard Around the Fire: Teachings of Grandfather Fire' is available for sale online at <A title="Heard Around the Fire" href="http://www.amazon.com/Heard-Around-Fire-Teachings-Grandfather/dp/0984430407/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1283880186&sr=1-1" target=_blank>Amazon.com</A> and other channels.   About the Author: J.H. Baker lives and works in Asheville, N.C., and is an archivist for a nonprofit organization that supports traditional and indigenous spiritual approaches.  Since 1999, he and others have attended fires to hear and transcribe Grandfather Fire's teachings. Baker compiled the 'Heard Around the Fire' teachings from these transcriptions.   MEDIA CONTACT J.H. Baker Phone:    (828)242-2314 E-mail:   <A href="mailto:jbaker@sacredfirefoundation.org" target=_blank>jbaker@sacredfirefoundation.org</A> Sharon Brown Phone:   (360) 943-9373 E-mail:   <A href="mailto:sbrown@sacredfirefoundation.org" target=_blank>sbrown@sacredfirefoundation.org</A> Web:   <A href="http://www.sacredfirefoundation.org" target=_blank>www.sacredfirefoundation.org</A> REVIEW COPIES AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this press release do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of CreateSpace or its affiliates.

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Thanks to a significant Isaac Toussie monetary donation to its Community Cancer Center, Medstar has been able to change the lives of its female patients by providing them with human hair wigs that greatly improve their quality of life.

BROOKLYN, N.Y. / Though he’s been a leader in the business world for decades, there was no way Isaac Toussie could put a price tag on the happiness he’s been able to provide for the cancer patients at Medstar’s Community Cancer Center. Toussie’s substantial monetary donation has enabled the Center to purchase 50 brand new human hair wigs for the Center’s state-of-the-art salon, thereby helping female cancer patients throughout the tri-state area reclaim a measure of personal comfort and style that had been taken away from them by a terrible disease.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Isaac Toussie support enables Medstar to purchase 50 top-quality wigs for cancer patients<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> When Isaac Toussie heard the story of Joyce, a 19-year-old leukemia patient at the Community Cancer Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., he knew his donation was being put to good use. Joyce had begun losing her hair as a result of her chemotherapy treatments, and like many female cancer patients, she had spent a lot of money on a wig to try to cover up the chemo’s effects on her appearance. Unfortunately, the wig was uncomfortable and began falling apart.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> That’s where Isaac Toussie stepped in.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> The Community Cancer Center was able to use <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.isaacroberttoussie.com" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A>’s generous donation to purchase 50 brand new human hair wigs in a variety of shades, sizes and lengths. The wigs have tremendously enhanced the Center’s salon and have been able to bring a level of comfort and happiness to dozens of women of all ages. Like far too many families, the Toussies are all too familiar with the effects of cancer and have made it a family commitment to improve the quality of life of those who are battling the terrible disease.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Located in the same Brooklyn community <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.isaactoussiecharitableworks.com" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A> calls home, the Community Cancer Center is a part of the Medstar network of medical facilities and hospitals that provides health care information for the Jewish patient and their family in major cities around the world. These services include ambulatory aid, 24-hour pharmacies, Bikur Holims and Chabad centers. The Community Cancer Center is fully equipped with a conference room, library, boutique and salon that is designed to give the cancer patient a much-needed escape from their daily struggle. The Center also offers a program called ‘Caring Connections,’ which connects cancer patients with cancer survivors who have been through similar circumstances.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Isaac Toussie continues Toussie family commitment to helping those in need<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Over the last decade, <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.isaactoussiephilanthropist.com" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A> has sustained the mission to give back to their community that was originally begun by his father, Robert Toussie. The younger Toussie has continued the family’s dedication to improving the quality of life of the less fortunate, and has worked with several charities, hospitals, and medical groups to help the sick, blind and poor across the country. It is well documented that thousands of people have benefited from the Toussies' medical contributions. Lives have been saved, suffering has been diminished, and illnesses have been treated and, in some cases, even cured.   Related Links: <o:p>'New York Daily News': <A href="http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2009/07/30/2009-07-30_34_hospitalized_after_coworker_sprays_perfume.html">http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2009/07/30/2009-07-30_34_hospitalized_after_coworker_sprays_perfume.html</A></o:p> <o:p>'New York Times': <A href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/04/technology/04nd-soft.html?_r=1&scp=2&sq=Medstar&st=cse">http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/04/technology/04nd-soft.html?_r=1&scp=2&sq=Medstar&st=cse</A></o:p> <o:p>'Wall Street Journal': <A href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122304682088802359.html?KEYWORDS=cancer+wig">http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122304682088802359.html?KEYWORDS=cancer+wig</A></o:p> <o:p>'Brooklyn Ron.com': <A href="http://www.brooklynron.com/col-allan/">http://www.brooklynron.com/col-allan/</A></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> About Robert Toussie: As generous as he is prolific, <A title="Robert Toussie" href="http://www.prnewschannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2842" target=_blank>Robert Toussie</A> is as dogged in his efforts on behalf of the less fortunate as he is in the corporate sector. Together with his son, Isaac Toussie, Robert Toussie has donated both his time and his money to hospitals, community organizations, schools, worldwide religions of peace, and medical organizations like Medstar and its Community Cancer Center. Toussie received his M.B.A. from Columbia University and amassed his fortune by investing in department store and toy store chains, bible companies, food manufacturers, oil companies and, perhaps most notably, in real estate. He has been just as successful in marriage as he has in business; he and his wife have been married for more than 40 years and have four children and six grandchildren.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> About Isaac Toussie: Isaac Toussie represents the latest generation of the Toussie family’s mission to providing a better quality of life to those who need it the most. Continuing the philanthropic commitment established by his father, Robert Toussie, <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.isaacrtoussie.com" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A> donates both his time and his money to charities, schools, and other non-profits that help the blind, the sick, and the needy. Toussie amassed his fortune as a land developer, business advisor, and real estate consultant and investor. This passion for business was instilled in him at an early age; in fact, Toussie received his MBA from the Stern School of Business at NYU at the age of 21, making him one of the youngest MBAs in the school’s history. In his spare time, he is an established concert pianist, avid writer, martial artist and boxer, and also studies ethics, philosophy and law.<o:p></o:p>

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/Isaac_With_Book2.JPGNew book urges men to seek greater understanding of women they lovehttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2974September 07, 201000:00:00

'How to Keep Your Woman – And Keep Her the Way You Love Her' by Linda Nilson, Ph.D. aims to help men maintain positive relationships through improved communication.

ANDERSON, S.C. / 'How to Keep Your Woman – And Keep Her the Way You Love Her' (ISBN 0984165789) by Linda Nilson, Ph.D. is intended to empower men with better insight into maintaining meaningful romantic connections. According to Nilson, many relationships are ended by the female partner and frequently for reasons not fully understood by men. Even if relationships don’t end, many women change in appearance and attitude over time, becoming strangers to the men who love them. <A title="How to Keep Your Woman" href="http://www.howtokeepyourwoman.blogspot.com" target=_blank>'How to Keep Your Woman' </A>offers commentary on the hearts and minds of women, sharing the author’s explanations for why they can sometimes be difficult to understand and even harder to please. In the book, Nilson addresses a variety of topics including early warning signs that a relationship is becoming unhealthy, common relationship pitfalls, special types of women that are harder to keep and how to get a woman back after she’s left.    “Men are usually dumped or divorced because they may not understand a few basic points about women’s needs and communication styles,” says Nilson. “A woman-wise man can keep his woman forever and keep her as loving, attractive and appreciative as she was when she first won his heart.” Nilson was inspired to write the book after watching the relationships of many friends and colleagues fall apart because of a simple lack of understanding on the part of well-intentioned men. Recognizing that most men want to do more to save their relationships but often don’t know how, she sought to write a clear and straightforward translation of the often-confusing thoughts and needs of women. 'How to Keep Your Woman – And Keep Her the Way You Love Her' is available for sale online at <A title="How to Keep Your Woman" href="http://www.amazon.com/How-Keep-Your-Woman-Love/dp/0984165789/ref=sr_1_12?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1283881181&sr=1-12" target=_blank>Amazon.com</A> and other channels. About the Author: Linda Nilson, Ph.D. is a writer, educator and director of the faculty development center at Clemson University. She holds a master’s degree and a doctorate degree in sociology from the University of Wisconsin, and taught and conducted research at UCLA before transitioning to university administration. Nilson also delivers career-development workshops for college-level faculty at institutions and conferences in the U.S. and abroad. She is the author of 'Teaching at Its Best: A Research-Based Resource for College Instructors', now in its third edition. Nilson resides in Anderson, S.C. with her husband and her two dogs. MEDIA CONTACT Dr. Linda Nilson E-mail:   <A href="mailto:lindabnilson@gmail.com" target=_blank>lindabnilson@gmail.com</A>       Phone:   (864) 656-4542 Web:      <A title="Dr. Linda Nilson" href="http://www.howtokeepyourwoman.blogspot.com" target=_blank>howtokeepyourwoman.blogspot.com</A> REVIEW COPIES AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this press release do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of CreateSpace or its affiliates.

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/howtokeep.jpgIsaac Toussie support helps Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center save liveshttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2967September 03, 201011:20:00

Over the last several years, Isaac Toussie's substantial financial donations have funded Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) research efforts to develop new treatments for cancer.

BROOKLYN, N.Y. / As is the case with millions of people across the country and around the world, Isaac Toussie has seen the effects of cancer in people he knows and cares about firsthand. That is why the celebrated real estate developer, investor and entrepreneur has not hesitated to open his checkbook to support Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) in New York. For the better part of a decade, Toussie has continued to make substantial monetary donations to MSKCC to support the Center’s goal of “providing the best care for cancer patients by improving treatments and our understanding of this complex disease.”<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Isaac Toussie donations keep MSKCC among the best cancer centers in the country<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> As a member of MSKCC’s ‘Partners for Excellence,’ Isaac Toussie regularly makes substantial donations to several of the Center’s research studies, treatment programs and biomedical investigations. This support has enabled MSKCC fund vital laboratory research, implement new treatment protocols and improved drugs, develop and enhance surgical techniques to treat cancer and help MSKCC reach out better to patients even after their treatment has been completed.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> As a businessman, Isaac Toussie knew that cancer’s numbers didn’t lie. According to MSKCC, nearly 1.5 million Americans face a personal diagnosis of cancer every year. But thanks to the efforts of hospitals and organizations like MSKCC, there are roughly 11 million cancer survivors in the U.S. today. The goal, as always, is to make sure that number grows every year.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Isaac Toussie’s donations have helped the Center’s programs set the standards and serve as models for other cancer centers in the U.S. and around the world. MSKCC was founded in 1884 as the New York Cancer Hospital and has since helped countless cancer patients fight their disease with cutting edge research and treatment. Toussie’s support has supported basic science investigators and physician scientists open new research facilities and acquire state-of-the-art equipment, without which, breakthroughs in cancer treatments wouldn’t be possible.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Isaac Toussie continues Toussie family commitment to fund medical research<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Over the last decade, <a title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.isaactoussieblog.com" target="_blank">Isaac Toussie</a> has sustained the mission to give back to their community that was originally begun by his father, Robert Toussie. The younger Toussie has continued the family’s dedication to improving the quality of life of the less fortunate by funding medical research around the world. The Toussie family has worked with several charities, hospitals, and medical groups to help the sick, blind and poor across the country. It is well documented that thousands of people have benefited from the Toussies' medical contributions. Lives have been saved, suffering has been diminished, and illnesses have been treated and, in some cases, even cured.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> About Robert Toussie: As generous as he is prolific, Robert Toussie is as dogged in his efforts on behalf of the less fortunate as he is in the corporate sector. Together with his son, <a title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.isaactoussiephilanthropist.com" target="_blank">Isaac Toussie</a>, Robert Toussie has donated both his time and his money to hospitals, community organizations, schools, worldwide religions of peace, and medical organizations like Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Toussie received his M.B.A. from Columbia University and amassed his fortune by investing in department store and toy store chains, bible companies, food manufacturers, oil companies and, perhaps most notably, in real estate. He has been just as successful in marriage as he has in business; he and his wife have been married for more than 40 years and have four children and six grandchildren.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> About Isaac Toussie: <a title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.isaacroberttoussie.com" target="_blank">Isaac Toussie</a> represents the latest generation of the Toussie family’s mission to providing a better quality of life to those who need it the most. Continuing the philanthropic commitment established by his father, Robert Toussie, Isaac Toussie donates both his time and his money to charities, schools, and other non-profits that help the blind, the sick, and the needy. Toussie amassed his fortune as a land developer, business advisor, and real estate consultant and investor. This passion for business was instilled in him at an early age; in fact, Toussie received his MBA from the Stern School of Business at NYU at the age of 21, making him one of the youngest MBAs in the school’s history. In his spare time, he is an established concert pianist, avid writer, martial artist and boxer, and also studies ethics, philosophy and law.<o:p></o:p>

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'The Code of the Human Spirit' by David R. Gray travels from ancient Egypt through modern-day genetics, offering a suspenseful story about defining the human soul.

NAPLES, Fla. / '<A href="http://www.amazon.com/Code-Human-Spirit-Window-Soul/dp/0578056321/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1283537490&sr=8-2" target=_blank>The Code of the Human Spirit: A Window on the Soul!</A>' (ISBN: 0578056321) by David R. Gray challenges readers to consider the purpose and unanswered questions about the 'Human Spirit'. "In thinking about something as major as one’s spirit, or one’s soul, I wanted to create and describe what may well be its ultimate role after death," says Gray. The novel links an enigmatic inscription about the “Soul” that first appears at the Library of Alexandria with a modern-day discovery by Dr. Eric Rhodes. Rhodes discovers blank brain tissue containing a mysterious, ancient code that always disappears upon death. Rhodes, who thinks this code may be connected to the human soul, searches for answers and a translation for the Code in Israel–only to be attacked and enter a coma. When Rhodes recovers from the coma, he announces his revolutionary discovery and reveals a "Window on the Soul." Rhodes’ journey in 'The Code of the Human Spirit' is intended to question "the ‘what ifs’ about actually finding a human-language code within a body part, the translation of this code, confirming the connection to the soul and its ultimate meaning and purpose in one’s eternal life." '<A href="http://www.amazon.com/Code-Human-Spirit-Window-Soul/dp/0578056321/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1283537490&sr=8-2" target=_blank>The Code of the Human Spirit: A Window on the Soul!</A>' is available for sale online at <A href="http://www.amazon.com" target=_blank>Amazon.com</A> and other channels. About the Author: David R. Gray, retired from a career in law and business, now focuses his talents on digital art and writing. 'The Code of the Human Spirit' is his first published novel.   MEDIA CONTACT David R. Gray  Email:                 <A href="mailto:drgesq2@aol.com" target=_blank>drgesq2@aol.com</A> Phone:                (239) 417-2269     REVIEW COPIES AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this press release do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of CreateSpace or its affiliates.

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/Code of the Human Spirit 2.jpgNew novel reveals double life of super woman, single mom http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2975September 03, 201009:00:00superborn.net

'Super Born' by Keith Kornell explores a real woman balancing real-life concerns with the use of her superpowers to protect right over wrong.

CLEVELAND / '<A href="http://www.superborn.net" target=_blank>Super Born: Seduction of Being</A>' (ISBN: 0982645201) by Keith Kornell follows the fictional tale of a quirky journalist’s pursuit of a super woman who struggles to balance her newfound superpowers with her duties as a single mom. The novel balances humor, drama and satire in order to create a unique combination for readers. Narrated by both the journalist and super woman, '<A href="http://www.superborn.net" target=_blank>Super Born</A>' dually sketches their daily, misfit lives in Scranton, Pa. The eccentric journalist shows his appreciation of the super woman by creating a website that reports her heroic, high-flying rescues. The super woman, on the other hand, questions morally and ethically if she wants her superpowers at all, as she must keep them a secret from her daughter and be wary of those who wish to abuse her powers. To add to the complicated plot are characters such as the scientist who discovers the super woman, the city mayor, a group of conniving mobsters, and “the others” a group of super women born from the same event that gave them all their powers. “Many classic superhero clichés are dropped on their heads along the way,” says Kornell. “The ‘G’ rated flight of Superman and Lois Lane sedately over the city in the first Superman movie will never seem the same to you after reading this book. She’s not your kid’s comic book superhero.” Kornell explains that 'Super Born' is based on real superheroes he met in Scranton. The novel is intended to not only be humorous and entertaining but also delve into more intense levels of morality, drama and romance. “Throughout the book, many seek and utilize their power over others,” Kornell says. “Does might make right? Or when is the use of power moral? If you could do anything, what would you do? Then the question is asked what the true things of value in life are? Yet another level explores how circumstance and temptation can cause us to drift from our path in life.” '<A href="http://www.superborn.net" target=_blank>Super Born: Seduction of Being</A>' is available for sale online at <A href="http://www.superborn.net" target=_blank>Amazon.com</A> and other channels.    About the Author: 'Super Born' is author Keith Kornell's third published novel.   MEDIA CONTACT Keith Kornell  Email:           <A href="mailto:k.kornell@superborn.net" target=_blank>k.kornell@superborn.net</A> Phone:          (440) 951-1665 Web:            <A href="http://www.superborn.net" target=_blank>www.superborn.net</A>     REVIEW COPIES AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this press release do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of CreateSpace or its affiliates.

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/Super Born 2.jpgNew science fiction novel combines hard science, Christian philosophy http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2973September 03, 201009:00:00petekoziar.com

'Dauntless Homecoming' by Pete Koziar mixes high technology with a spiritual quest.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. / <A href="http://www.petekoziar.com" target=_blank>'Dauntless Homecoming</A>' (ISBN: 1453637958) by Pete Koziar explores the notion of being a stranger in one's own world and the struggle to fit in. Set hundreds of years in the future, Koziar’s 'Dauntless Homecoming' tells the story of the crew of the interstellar ship The Dauntless, who find themselves facing an unexpected adventure after they return home to Earth. Their world is now ruled by a king and his powerful creatures called the Purnarkat. But should the crew follow the king, or is their true pathway to ally with an ancient creature who has his own plans for the crew and the ship? Battles break out in this new, high tech world, but Koziar means for the real battlefield to be the spiritual realm. Meant to appeal to both the Christian community and science fiction fans, 'Dauntless Homecoming' aims to reveal many tenets of Christian philosophy without being preachy or heavy-handed.  An examination of what it means to feel at home in the world, 'Dauntless Homecoming' also reveals Koziar’s personal meditations on redemption, forgiveness and the nature of God. <A href="http://www.petekoziar.com" target=_blank>'Dauntless Homecoming</A>' is available for sale online at <A href="http://www.amazon.com" target=_blank>Amazon.com</A> and other channels. About the Author: Pete Koziar is a principle research scientist at a major defense contractor.  He also serves as the pastor/rabbi and congregational leader at B'nai Avraham Messianic Congregation. MEDIA CONTACT: Pete Koziar Email:               <A href="mailto:author@petekoziar.com" target=_blank>author@petekoziar.com</A> Phone:               (410) 948-1654 Website:             <A href="http://www.petekoziar.com" target=_blank>www.petekoziar.com</A> REVIEW COPIES AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this press release do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of CreateSpace or its affiliates.

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'Reinventing the Wheel: The Story of Unicycle.com' by company founder John Drummond offers insights to entrepreneurs.

MARIETTA, Ga. / '<A href="http://www.unicycle.com" target=_blank>Reinventing the Wheel: The Story of Unicycle.com</A>' (ISBN: 1439271879) by John Drummond details the inside story of launching an online unicycle store and its against-all-odds worldwide success. When Drummond and his wife, Amy, launched Unicycle.com in 1999, they saw it as a small hobby that would supplement their income.  In Reinventing the Wheel, Drummond reveals how this small company soon snowballed into a business phenomenon with locations in 10 countries and more in development. Written in layperson’s terms, Drummond’s story strives to provide inspiration and insight for budding entrepreneurs. He includes information on starting with a shoestring budget and maximizing advertising dollars.  'Reinventing the Wheel' also features photos, facts and anecdotes from the unicycling community with a foreword by three-time unicycling world champion John Foss, and special sections by author and unicyclist Carol Etter McLean, director of Unicycle Central of Minnesota. A Frequently Asked Questions section covers how to start a unicycle club, how to learn to ride, and how to develop advanced riding skills through the International Ranking of Unicycling Skills (IRUS) program developed by the Unicycling Society of America. Intended for anyone eager to start or build a business, 'Reinventing the Wheel' offers a success story that is meant to be as inspirational as it is entertaining. <A href="http://www.unicycle.com" target=_blank>'Reinventing the Wheel: The Story of Unicycle.com</A>' is available for sale online at <A href="http://www.amazon.com" target=_blank>Amazon.com</A>, <A href="http://unicycle.com" target=_blank>Unicycle.com</A>, <A href="http://www.banjo.com" target=_blank>Banjo.com</A>and other channels. About the Author: John Drummond is a freelance writer, entrepreneur, and founder of <A href="http://www.unicycle.com" target=_blank>Unicycle.com</A>and <A href="http://www.banjo.com" target=_blank>Banjo.com</A>.  Drummond and his wife Amy are frequent speakers at schools and business organizations where they encourage others to pursue their dreams. MEDIA CONTACT: John Drummond Email:                 <A href="mailto:john@unicycle.com" target=_blank>john@unicycle.com</A> Phone:                (800) 864-2925 Websites:            <A href="http://www.unicycle.com" target=_blank>http://www.unicycle.com</A>   REVIEW COPIES AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this press release do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of CreateSpace or its affiliates.

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'Mysteerie Manor' by Sharon Hays is a suspense thriller with a paranormal twist that follows a team of sleuths as they uncover mysteries connected with a haunted manor.

TAMPA, Fla. / '<A href="http://www.mysteeriemanor.com" target=_blank>Mysteerie Manor</A>' (ISBN: 1450503160), a new murder mystery by Sharon Hays, tells the story of a historical mansion and its connection to paranormal and criminal activity. '<A href="http://www.mysteeriemanor.com" target=_blank>Mysteerie Manor</A>' follows Maryanne O’Donnell, a young entrepreneur in Colorado on the lookout for investment properties. When she finally gets a chance to buy a historic property she’s had her eye on for years, Maryanne’s excitement is quickly stifled when mysterious activities are discovered at Valencia Manor. Assembling an unexpected group of detectives, Maryanne and a collection of police officers, a psychic, a priest and more set out to discover the dangerous, supernatural mysteries at the mansion. Inspired by her love of classic mystery novels and her own paranormal experiences, Hays intends to introduce realistic terror and clever dialogue to the thriller genre. She hopes that 'Mysteerie Manor' keeps readers on their toes and offers unexpected plot twists. With 'Mysteerie Manor', Hays aims to deliver a character-driven story full of suspense, humor and diversity. 'Mysteerie Manor' is available online at <A href="http://www.Amazon.com" target=_blank>Amazon.com</A>, <A href="http://www.studioebookshelf.com" target=_blank>studioebookshelf.com</A> and other channels. About the Author: Sharon Hays studied business and creative arts and spent most of her life as an entrepreneur, developing commercial real estate and operating several businesses until she retired. Her love of poetry is what formed her foundation to pursue her passion for writing. MEDIA CONTACT: Sharon Hays Email:        <A href="mailto:info@mysteeriemanor.com" target=_blank>info@mysteeriemanor.com</A> Phone:        (813) 831-7932 Web:        <A href="http://www.mysteeriemanor.com" target=_blank>www.mysteeriemanor.com</A> REVIEW COPIES AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this press release do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of CreateSpace or its affiliates.

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/mysteerie manor 2.jpgNew hip hop artist featured in 'Las Vegas Review Journal'http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2965September 02, 201012:00:00btaylor.com

Musical artist B. Taylor answers questions for the 'Small Talk' article, which runs weekly in the sin city newspaper.

LAS VEGAS / <A title="B. Taylor Website" href="http://www.btaylor.com" target=_blank>B. Taylor</A> is bridging the gap between Classic Motown and hip hop. Now, the artist is getting attention for his work. The 'Las Vegas Review Journal' ran an article about Taylor Thursday, reported PR firm The Publicity Agency. He was featured in ‘Small Talk,’ a weekly question and answer segment written by music reporter Jason Bracelin. Taylor talked about his influences, how he got into the music business and his unique sound. "Many people have said my sound reminds them of Tupac in ways because of my instrumentation and voice, but they also say I have my own unique sound,” says Taylor. “I'm more than just a rapper, I'm an entertainer." Pete Moore of Smokey Robinson and the Miracles immediately knew <A title="B. Taylor Website" href="http://www.btaylor.com" target=_blank>B. Taylor</A> was a standout artist. He refers to Taylor the “Stevie Wonder of Hip Hop.” A quote Taylor responded to in the 'Review Journal' article.   “Working with Pete Moore has helped me develop my raw talent as an artist, musician and producer. He showed me the techniques that Motown founder Berry Gordy Jr. taught Smokey and The Miracles,” says Taylor. “He says I have a Motown feel because of my musicianship and he wants to bring that out and incorporate the Classic Motown sound into hip-hop to bridge the gap." Taylor has worked with a variety of artists, including Nick Cannon, Nate Dogg and Cuba Gooding. His current single, “Let’s Get This Party Started,” features hit recording artist Ray J.  His debut album, “One Life to Live,” will be released later this year. For more information about B. Taylor or to view his latest music video, please visit: <A title="B. Taylor Website" href="http://www.btaylor.com" target=_blank>www.btaylor.com</A>. To read the 'Las Vegas Review Journal' article about B. Taylor, please visit: <A href="http://www.lvrj.com/neon/rapper-b--taylor-bridging-classic--contemporary-102048038.html" target=_blank>http://www.lvrj.com/neon/rapper-b--taylor-bridging-classic--contemporary-102048038.html</A> MEDIA CONTACTS: Kimberly Polacek <A title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>PR firm</A>: The Publicity Agency Email:  <A href="mailto:kpolacek@seligmultimedia.com" target=_blank>kpolacek@seligmultimedia.com</A> Phone: (813) 708-1220 x7780 Web site: <A title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>www.thepublicityagency.com</A> Justin Herndon <A title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>PR firm</A>: The Publicity Agency Email:  <A href="mailto:justin@thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>justin@thepublicityagency.com</A> Phone: (310) 598-3367 x7778 Web site: <A title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>www.thepublicityagency.com</A>

Scholastic Media's Maya & Miguel join First Lady Michelle Obama's 'Let's Move' campaignhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2964September 02, 201010:28:00pbskidsgo.org/mayaandmiguel

In anticipation of 'Move It with Maya & Miguel,' airing September 20-28th, the twin ten-year-old stars of 'Maya & Miguel' are reaching out to their young fans to show them exercise can be lots of fun.

WASHINGTON / The stars of Scholastic Media’s hit series Maya & Miguel are eager to get kids up and exercising as part of '<A title="Maya and Miguel" href="http://www.pbskidsgo.org/mayaandmiguel" target=_blank>Move It with Maya & Miguel</A>' Week September 20-28, 2010. As national “spokeskids” for First Lady Michelle Obama’s national “Let’s Move” campaign against childhood obesity, Maya and Miguel are encouraging kids everywhere to start eating and playing healthy in seven high-energy episodes airing on PBS KIDS GO! (check local listings). Earlier this year, Scholastic partnered with the Ad Council on behalf of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the First Lady’s “Let’s Move” Campaign to launch a series of public service advertisements that addresses childhood obesity.  One series of PSAs features twin ten-year-old siblings Maya and Miguel telling children to the “<A title="Maya and Miguel" href="http://www.pbskidsgo.org/mayaandmiguel" target=_blank>Take the Maya & Miguel Challenge</A>” as a way to get more physically active and eat healthy. Throughout Maya & Miguel’s “Move It!” week, the dynamic duo will keep the energy high, with episodes on decorating, getting involved in school activities, playing soccer and other games, helping neighbors, spending time with friends, and planning parties! “<A title="Maya and Miguel" href="http://www.pbskidsgo.org/mayaandmiguel" target=_blank>Maya & Miguel</A>” debuted in 2004 and is now in its sixth season on PBS KIDS GO! Designed to present culture and language learning as fun, relevant, and rewarding for all children, the series puts a special emphasis on the Latino population and has established a powerful connection to its audience. The goals of the series are: to promote the value of a culturally diverse society; and to support English language learners through the presentation of language in a natural context with a special emphasis on vocabulary.  “Maya & Miguel” is a broad-based Scholastic initiative comprising television and print media, school and community outreach, and dynamic websites. For more information on the “Move It with Maya & Miguel” campaign, visit <A title="Maya and Miguel" href="http://www.pbskidsgo.org/mayaandmiguel" target=_blank>www.pbskidsgo.org/mayaandmiguel</A>.

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/maya_miguel_wlogo.gifUnion attorney responds to move by chief to fire Drew Peterson's sonhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2963September 02, 201009:57:00

Attorney for Oak Brook officer Stephen Peterson calls Oak Brook Chief's charges meritless.

OAK BROOK, Ill. / In response to new allegations brought against Stephen Peterson, a six (6) year veteran of the Oak Brook Police Department who also happens to be the son of alleged wife killer Drew Peterson, his attorney Tamara Cummings calls the charges “meritless” and “vindictive.” The charges stem from Officer Peterson taking possession of his father’s firearms in October of 2007. According to Cummings, “I have carefully reviewed the charges with Officer Peterson. It should be abundantly clear that as soon as he became aware that the guns were of interest to the State Police, Peterson gave the guns to the appropriate authorities and fully cooperated with their investigation. This entire incident transpired in a matter of days. To say that Officer Peterson committed wrongdoing or had any further obligations defies logic and I am confident that once again we will demonstrate that Chief Sheahan’s charges are baseless.” On two prior occasions, Chief Sheahan charged Officer Peterson with misconduct. Both cases were initiated after an onslaught of public controversy over the father’s possible involvement in the disappearance of his wife and the death of his former wife. An allegation in one case was that Officer Peterson responded while on duty to a subpoena to appear before the grand jury which was investigating his father. Although the Police Board agreed with the Chief and imposed discipline, in both cases, a Circuit Court Judge either reversed the Police Board’s findings or reduced the sanction. “How many times do we have to appeal to the Courts to demonstrate that Sheahan is unfairly targeting Officer Peterson? “ said Cummings. “ Not only is he a good officer, he is currently raising his own child along with the young children of his father, and the Chief wants to take away his livelihood?” MEDIA CONTACT: Tamara Cummings General Counsel IFOP Labor Council 708-784-1010 RELATED LINK:  <A href="http://www.fop.org">www.fop.org</A>

FOX Business Network welcomes former Wall Street trader as guest panelisthttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2962September 02, 201009:30:00rossmandell.com

Ross Mandell made an appearance on FBN’s ‘Money Rocks with Eric Bolling,’ where he discussed the proposed mosque near Ground Zero in New York City.

NEW YORK CITY / ‘Money Rocks with Eric Bolling’ welcomed back <A title="Ross Mandell" href="http://www.rossmandell.com" target=_blank>Ross Mandell</A> Wednesday night, reported PR Firm The Publicity Agency. The former Wall Street trader was part of the guest panel that discussed a variety of topics, including the proposed mosque near Ground Zero in New York City. The discussion heated up when Mandell was asked if it is appropriate to build the mosque, even if the money is there and the group has city approval. “Just because you have the right, doesn’t mean it is the appropriate thing to do,” says Mandell. “America is very sensitive. People have been buried there literally. There’s a lot of pain. It’s not like it happened 40 years ago.” <OBJECT width=480 height=385><PARAM NAME="movie" VALUE="http://www.youtube.com/v/0jGs5gjAR18?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01"><PARAM NAME="allowFullScreen" VALUE="true"><PARAM NAME="allowscriptaccess" VALUE="always"> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0jGs5gjAR18?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></OBJECT> Mandell is working on a new reality show called ‘<A title="Facing Life Trailer" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgOAQw7TtfM" target=_blank>Facing Life</A>.’ Cameras are following him and his family as he prepares for his trial and fights to prove his innocence. Mandell is facing charges for his alleged involvement in a multi-million dollar stock scheme in New York. He faces life in prison if he’s convicted. For more on Ross Mandell or his reality show ‘Facing Life,’ please visit <A title="Ross Mandell" href="http://www.rossmandell.com" target=_blank>http://www.rossmandell.com</A>. MEDIA CONTACTS: Glenn Selig <A title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com">PR Firm</A>: The Publicity Agency Email: <A href="mailto:glenn@thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>glenn@thepublicityagency.com</A> Phone: (813) 702-1220 x7777 Web: <A title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>www.thepublicityagency.com</A>  Kimberly Polacek <A title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>PR Firm</A>: The Publicity Agency Email: <A href="mailto:kpolacek@seligmultimedia.com" target=_blank>kpolacek@seligmultimedia.com</A> Phone: (813) 702-1220 x7780 Web: <A title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>www.thepublicityagency.com</A>

Rod Blagojevich joins Sir Richard Branson, Oscar de la Hoya, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for Advertising Week in New Yorkhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2929September 01, 201016:28:00

Advertising Week is North America's largest annual gathering of advertising and media industry leaders.

CHICAGO and NEW YORK / The former governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich has accepted an invitation to appear at <A title="advertising week" href="http://www.advertisingweek.com" target=_blank>Advertising Week</A>, a premier event for advertising and media leaders that will also feature Sir Richard Branson, Oscar de la Hoya, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Oliver Stone and Mary J. Blige. "The governor is looking forward to being a part of such a big event for advertising and media leaders," says Glenn Selig, Blagojevich's publicist.   Advertising Week is North America’s largest annual gathering of advertising and media industry leaders which will be held in New York, September 27 - October 1.  A special one-on-one discussion with former Gov. <A title="rod blagojevich" href="http://www.governorrod.com" target=_blank>Rod Blagojevich</A> will be included as part of the Advertising Week Trust Forum.  The forum also features Harvard professor Nancy Koehn and privacy chiefs from Google, Microsoft and Yahoo! Selig says Blagojevich has recently been asked to speak or attend several other upcoming events.  Other announcements, he says, are forthcoming.   To view the press release from Advertising Week on the event please visit <A title="Advertising Week press release" href="http://www.prnewschannel.com/pdf/2010_Advertising_Week_PR.pdf" target=_blank>www.prnewschannel.com/pdf/2010_Advertising_Week_PR.pdf</A> RELATED LINKS: <A href="http://www.governorrod.com">www.governorrod.com</A> <A href="http://www.advertisingweek.com">www.advertisingweek.com</A> MEDIA CONTACTS: Glenn Selig <A title="pr firm" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>PR Firm</A>:  The Publicity Agency Phone:  (813) 708-1220 Email:  <A href="mailto:glenn@thepublicityagency.com">glenn@thepublicityagency.com</A>

Your Politics News: Sharron Angle supporters condemn Harry Reid's 'Spoiled' campaign adhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2959September 01, 201015:40:00yourpoliticsnews.com

Website reports reaction from Tea Party supporters on Harry Reid's attack ads on Sharron Angle.

RENO, Nev. / <A title="Tea Party" href="http://www.teaparty.org/" target=_blank mce_href="http://www.teaparty.org/">Tea Party</A> supporters of U.S. Senate candidate <A title="Sharron Angle" href="http://www.sharronangle.com/" target=_blank mce_href="http://www.sharronangle.com">Sharron Angle</A> say they're disgusted with incumbent Sen. Harry Reid's latest campaign ad, which attacks Angle for saying "we really have spoiled our citizenry" through extended unemployment benefits.  Reid's 30-second advertisement features a jobless Nevada resident who resents the term "spoiled." Angle apologized for her word choice during an interview last month. Since then her opponent has characterized Angle as a heartless, out-of-touch politician, says one supporter. "How does <A title="Harry Reid" href="http://www.yourpoliticsnews.com/" target=_blank mce_href="http://www.yourpoliticsnews.com">Harry Reid</A> have any room to talk about the unemployed? He's part of the reason my son hasn't worked in over a year," said Wanda Riggins, a mother of a laid-off emergency responder in Searchlight, Reid's birthplace. The latest unemployment numbers put Nevada at the nation's worst in job losses. The state's jobless rate through the second quarter stands at 21.5 percent, which has left about 200,000 residents without work, according to the <A href="http://www.bls.gov/" target=_blank mce_href="http://www.bls.gov/">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics</A>. Last month, Harry Reid pushed through a $26 billion bill to help retain 300,000 teachers and police officers, but comes as little consolation to some of those collecting unemployment benefits. Dallas Gowdy, a small business owner forced to close his family restaurant in Reno earlier this year, said Reid's bill "came way too late for the little guy. And here I thought Nevada had the most thriving economy in the country." Gowdy has since thrown his support behind Angle, and believes Reid's Republican challenger will bring some fresh leadership to the Senate. The general election will take place November 2.

FDA seeks court order against Michigan dairyhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2957September 01, 201010:25:00

Government alleges cattle sold for human consumption contained illegal drug residues.

SILVER SPRING, Md. / The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has filed a complaint for permanent injunction against Scenic View Dairy of Hamilton, Mich., its president, and three of its managers alleging that they sold dairy cows for human consumption that contained illegal drug residues in edible tissues. The complaint, filed Aug. 31, 2010, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, also alleges that the defendants, despite numerous warnings, sold for slaughter dairy cows that were treated with drugs contrary to the drugs’ FDA-approved labeling and without a valid veterinary prescription authorizing such use. The complaint alleges that violations occurred from 2002 through 2010 at Scenic View Dairy’s three farms, located in Fennville, Freeport, and Gowen, Mich. Company president Michael D. Geerlings, Fennville farm manager Mark A. Lucas, Freeport farm manager Michael J. Van Dam, and Gowen farm manager Jeremy A. Portell were all named in the complaint. Between 2001 and 2010, the FDA notified the defendants of its inspectional findings on at least eight occasions, and USDA sent Scenic View at least 11 letters regarding illegal tissue residues. The complaint alleges that the defendants continue to violate the law despite these warnings. The complaint is based, in part, upon illegal neomycin, penicillin, and sulfadimethoxine drug residues that the USDA found in the edible tissue of dairy cows that defendants had offered for sale for human consumption. Neomycin, penicillin, and sulfadimethoxine are antibiotics. The sale of animals for human food that contain illegal levels of drugs can lead to the development of bacteria that resist antibiotics and can cause reactions in people with drug allergies. FDA regulations for animal drugs include a specified time to withdraw an animal from treatment prior to slaughter so that a drug is depleted from edible tissue to levels safe for humans. Scenic View Dairy buys cows primarily from New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Vermont and sells to slaughterhouses in other states, including Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. MEDIA INQUIRIES: Siobhan DeLancey 301-796-4668, <A href="mailto:siobhan.delancey@fda.hhs.gov">siobhan.delancey@fda.hhs.gov</A> Ira Allen 301-796-5349 <A href="mailto:ira.allen@fda.hhs.gov">ira.allen@fda.hhs.gov</A> CONSUMER INQUIRIES: 888-INFO-FDA RELATED LINK:  <A href="http://www.fda.gov">www.fda.gov</A>

Isaac Toussie and Robert Toussie help the families of fallen police officershttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2956September 01, 201010:00:00isaacroberttoussie.com

With the continued support of the prolific national and international father-son philanthropic team of Isaac Toussie and Robert Toussie, the New York City Patrolmen's Benevolence Association (NYCPBA) cares for the families of the brave men and women who make the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

NEW YORK / Touched by a tragedy that claimed the life of one of their community’s finest, Isaac Toussie and his father, Robert Toussie, were moved to go beyond the natural stages of shock and sadness and step up to do something about it. The Toussie family read the stories in newspapers like the ‘<A href="http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/news/2000/07/19/2000-07-19__collar_in_fatal_cop_crash_m.html" target=_blank>New York Daily News</A>’ and the ‘<A href="http://www.nytimes.com/2000/07/22/nyregion/tears-and-memories-at-funeral-mass-for-fallen-police-officer.html?scp=2&sq=%22John+Kelly%22&st=nyt" target=_blank>New York Times</A>,’ and saw a heartbreaking pictures of a newly widowed mother of two children who had just lost their father. What has followed since then has been a 10-year relationship of both financial and personal support with the New York City Patrolmen’s Benevolence Association (NYCPBA) that has helped improve the quality of life of the families of fallen police officers in New York City. <H5>Isaac Toussie and Robert Toussie support the NYCPBA Widow and Children’s Fund</H5> Robert Toussie and his son, Isaac Toussie, have an extensive family track record of supporting first responders throughout the tri-state area. Their support of the NYCPBA and its Widow and Children’s Fund, however, goes beyond supporting the police officers themselves and takes an extra step to provide aid to the families of officers to lose their lives in the line of duty. These tragedies are unfortunately all too common in New York City, and 14 police officers have paid the ultimate price while in uniform since 2007. With both their time and their money, <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.isaacroberttoussie.com" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A> and Robert Toussie have enabled the NYCPBA’s Widow and Children’s Fund provide aid and assistance to widows, widowers and eligible dependents of police officers who lose their lives in the line of duty. The NYCPBA itself is the largest labor union representing the police officers of the New York City Police Department, and several representatives of the Association sit on the board of the New York City Police Pension Fund. <H5>Robert Toussie and Isaac Toussie NYCPBA donations began with response to tragedy</H5> Ten years ago, New York City Police Officer John Kelly was a father of two and a devoted husband to a fellow police officer. On July 17th, 2000, he became the latest addition to the NYCPBA’s roster of heroes who have fallen in the line of duty after the car he was driving struck a utility pole in pursuit of a fugitive on a motorcycle. As members of the New York City community, both Isaac Toussie and <A title="Robert Toussie" href="http://www.prnewschannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2851" target=_blank>Robert Toussie</A> were deeply moved by the Kelly tragedy and vowed to do whatever they could to support the Kelly family in its time of need. At the time, that meant a sizable Toussie family donation to the NYCPBA Widow and Children’s Fund, but since 2000, that Toussie family support has included donating their time as well to ensure families of these brave heroes are taken care of. Officer Kelly was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor during the New York City Police Department’s annual Medal Day ceremony on December 4, 2001. The NYCPD Medal of Honor is the highest award that can be bestowed upon a member of the service. About Robert Toussie: As generous as he is prolific, <A title="Robert Toussie" href="http://business.cbs4.com/cbslocal.cbs4/?GUID=14437381&Page=MediaViewer&ChannelID=6506" target=_blank>Robert Toussie</A> has is as dogged in his efforts on behalf of the less fortunate as he is in the corporate sector. Together with his son, Isaac Toussie, Robert Toussie has donated both his time and his money to hospitals, community organizations, schools, worldwide religions of peace, and first responder charities like the New York City Patrolmen’s Benevolence Association. Toussie received his M.B.A. from Columbia University and amassed his fortune by investing in department store and toy store chains, bible companies, food manufacturers, oil companies and, perhaps most notably, in real estate. He has been just as successful in marriage as he has in business; he and his wife have been married for more than 40 years and have four children and six grandchildren. About Isaac Toussie: <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.isaactoussiecharitableworks.com" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A> represents the latest generation of the Toussie family’s mission to providing a better quality of life to those who need it the most. Continuing the philanthropic commitment established by his father, Robert Toussie, Isaac Toussie donates both his time and his money to charities, schools, and other non-profits that help the blind, the sick, and the needy. Toussie amassed his fortune as a land developer, business advisor, and real estate consultant and investor. This passion for business was instilled in him at an early age; in fact, Toussie received his MBA from the Stern School of Business at NYU at the age of 21, making him one of the youngest MBAs in the school’s history. In his spare time, he is an established concert pianist, avid writer, martial artist and boxer, and also studies ethics, philosophy and law. Articles relating to this story:'New York Daily News': <A href="http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/news/2000/07/19/2000-07-19__collar_in_fatal_cop_crash_m.html">http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/news/2000/07/19/2000-07-19__collar_in_fatal_cop_crash_m.html</A> 'New York Times': <A href="http://www.nytimes.com/2000/07/22/nyregion/tears-and-memories-at-funeral-mass-for-fallen-police-officer.html?scp=2&sq=%22John+Kelly%22&st=nyt" target=_blank>http://www.nytimes.com/2000/07/22/nyregion/tears-and-memories-at-funeral-mass-for-fallen-police-officer.html?scp=2&sq=%22John+Kelly%22&st=nyt</A> Wikipedia: <A href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrolmen%27s_Benevolent_Association_of_the_City_of_New_York" target=_blank>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrolmen%27s_Benevolent_Association_of_the_City_of_New_York</A> 'Wall Street Journal': <A href="http://blogs.wsj.com/deals/2010/03/19/a-guy-named-bob-wants-to-buy-newsday/?KEYWORDS=%22Toussie%22" target=_blank>http://blogs.wsj.com/deals/2010/03/19/a-guy-named-bob-wants-to-buy-newsday/?KEYWORDS=%22Toussie%22</A>

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/Isaac_Blue_Blazer2.JPGRB Ward WR Nunn released; LB Alston placed on injured reservehttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2952August 31, 201015:57:00

TAMPA, Fla. / The Buccaneers announced today that they have released RB Derrick Ward and WR Terrence Nunn. In addition, LB Jon Alston has been placed on injured reserve. Ward was signed as an unrestricted free agent in 2009 by the Buccaneers after playing five seasons with the N.Y. Giants. Last year he played in 14 games, starting one for Tampa Bay, and rushed for 409 yards and one touchdown on 114 carries. He also added 20 receptions for 150 yards and two receiving touchdowns. Ward originally entered the league as a seventh-round selection (235th overall) in the 2004 NFL Draft by the N.Y. Jets. Nunn joined the Buccaneers during the 2009 season on November 24, 2009 but was inactive for the remaining six games of the regular season. He originally entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the Patriots on May 11, 2009. Alston signed with the team on March 12, 2010 as a free agent after spending the past three seasons with the Oakland Raiders. He originally entered the league as a third-round pick (77th overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams. RELATED LINKS: <A href="http://www.buccaneers.com">www.buccaneers.com</A>

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/Tampa_Bay_Buccaneers_logo.jpgYour Politics News: Steve Wynn, casinos keep giving to Harry Reidhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2953August 31, 201015:07:00yourpoliticsnews.com

Political website requests further public records that detail Sen. Harry Reid's connections to casinos.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. / As part of its public requests for information that ties Sen. Harry Reid to questionable political players, <A title="Your Politics News" href="http://www.yourpoliticsnews.com/" target=_blank mce_href="http://www.yourpoliticsnews.com">Your Politics News</A> submitted Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) paperwork for records to discover why the majority leader shows unbridled allegiance to his state's gaming industry.    Casino mogul <A title="Steve Wynn" href="http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/" target=_blank mce_href="http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/">Steve Wynn</A>, who developed and built resorts including the Mirage, Treasure Island, and Bellagio, has contributed to Reid's election campaigns for the last 25 years.  Wynn first gave to Reid in 1984 when the Democrat served as a member of the U.S. <A title="House of Representatives" href="http://www.house.gov/" target=_blank mce_href="http://www.house.gov">House of Representatives</A>, campaign records show.    In 2000 Wynn sold Mirage Resorts to MGM Grand Inc.  The sale created MGM Mirage, Reid's biggest political donor with $153,900 in contributions since the beginning of the 2010 election cycle.  Last year Bloomberg News reported that Wynn expressed an interest in buying back some troubled MGM Mirage casinos.  And in Sept. 2009, Wynn made his largest single contribution to Harry Reid -- $20,000.    "<A title="Harry Reid" href="http://www.yourpoliticsnews.com/" target=_blank mce_href="http://www.yourpoliticsnews.com">Harry Reid</A> wants to win, and that means he needs Wynn," said Graham Coyne, a media and political consultant based in Carson City. "His history with the gaming commission proves his dedication to bankrolling campaigns with casino cash.  And much of Nevada remains jobless all the while."    Reid chaired Nevada's gaming commission from 1977 to 1981. He has served on the U.S. Senate since 1987, and will face GOP opponent <A title="Sharron Angle" href="http://www.sharronangle.com/" target=_blank mce_href="http://www.sharronangle.com">Sharron Angle</A> in November.    Your Politics News filed the FOIA request to determine whether Reid violated campaign laws or promised political favors when he accepted contributions from MGM Mirage, as well as other gaming donors, including Harrah’s Entertainment and Boyd Gaming.

Your Politics News files FOIA for Harry Reid's Searchlight connectionshttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2954August 31, 201015:00:00yourpoliticsnews.com

Sleuth site files for public records to help explain whether Sen. Harry Reid engaged in quid pro quo with donors.

<A href="http://yourpoliticsnews.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/harry_reid_photo.jpg" mce_href="http://yourpoliticsnews.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/harry_reid_photo.jpg"></A>LAS VEGAS, Nev. / YourPoliticsNews.com Tuesday filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all documents related to Sen. Harry Reid's <A title=Searchlight href="http://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/lookup2.php?strID=C00327395" target=_blank mce_href="http://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/lookup2.php?strID=C00327395">Searchlight</A> Leadership Fund, a political action committee the majority leader founded in 1998 to help bankroll federal Democratic candidate campaigns. The PAC's 2010 expenditures reveal $441,750 contributed to Democrats as of August 20, public records show. Recipients include Sen. Kendrick Meek (D-FL) and Sen. Arlen Specter (D-PA). Public records also reveal Searchlight's top donors this year include MGM Mirage, Jim Beam, and Microsoft. The securities and investment industry has given the PAC $52,000 this year, while gaming and casino contributions account for $35,000, according to OpenSecrets.org, a campaign contribution tracking website. Your Politics News wants to know whether Sen. Reid or his family members received any gifts or favors from MGM Mirage, Jim Beam, and Microsoft and other contributors to his <A title=Searchlight href="http://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/lookup2.php?strID=C00327395" target=_blank mce_href="http://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/lookup2.php?strID=C00327395">Searchlight</A> Leadership Fund and whether he broke ethics rules by accepting them or circumvented or even broke election laws. "PACs are certainly part of the lifeblood of politics, and that goes for both parties. But here you have a committee formed personally by Harry Reid. We want to know why he's chosen certain candidates to back and, in turn, what their motivations are in the Senate and what favors he may have received in return," Sid Bradley, executive editor of <A title="Your Politics News" href="http://www.yourpoliticsnews.com/" target=_blank mce_href="http://www.yourpoliticsnews.com">Your Politics News</A>, said. "More often than not, committees like Searchlight are set up to simply buy votes." Your Politics News also wants to know if any of the candidates promised their votes on bills or any other political favors to receive a contribution from the Reid PAC.  While dealmaking is commonplace in politics, a quid pro quo is illegal. Reid, who faces Republican challenger <A title="Sharron Angle" href="http://www.sharronangle.com/" target=_blank mce_href="http://www.sharronangle.com">Sharron Angle</A> in November, last year influenced Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE) to support health care reform in exchange for Medicaid expansion in Nebraska, opponents argued.

Your Politics News: U.S. Sen. Harry Reid connected to controversial Mustang rounduphttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2951August 31, 201014:21:00

RENO, Nev. / As the dangerous temperatures and humidity soared, the Bureau of Land Management rounded up thousands of wild Mustangs, Your Politics News (<A href="http://www.yourpoliticsnews.com">www.yourpoliticsnews.com</A>) has learned that Sen. Harry Reid, locked in a dead heat race to retain his U.S. Senate seat in Nevada and fighting for his political future, had a hand in what has become a serious animal rights issue.  The connection became apparent after following the money trail.  The Mustang roundup is already under fire from Capitol Hill.  Late last week, the Bureau of Land Management announced that it has requested a formal review of its policies by the National Academy of Sciences-National Research Council. The controversial Mustangs capture was put into action earlier this month. The first group of Mustangs reached the end of their stressful journey around 2:37pm. Now one of three fates await them; adoption, sterilization and release, or a captive life in tight pens. The Bureau of Land Management is also considering a fourth option: slaughter, but that has yet to be decided. Most of the round-ups were held on private land so the public cannot witness broken legs, heat exhaustion, and deaths of little foals. Following land records and campaign records, it turns out Senate Democratic leader Reid is connected to this event.  In 1998 Harry Reid bought an undisturbed, undeveloped parcel of land for approximately $400,000. He also bought another parcel land with Jay Brown whom has been under investigation numerous times for numerous charges from bribery to connections with organized crime. In 2001 Reid sold for an estimated $1.1 million to a corporation created by Jay Brown. Sen. Harry Reid never disclosed the profit on his public ethics reports or the venture he had in Brown’s company. Instead he continued to falsely claim the land as his own. The senator then pushed for the property to be re-zoned for commercial purposes. Harry Reid also had questionable ties and real-estate deals with Harvey Whittemore. Whittemore contributed big dollars to Reid’s campaign fund and employed many of his family members. Over time Harry Reid crushed all types of environmental regulations to allow Whittemore to cash in on the land. He is not alone, Reid has stood behind and used his position to make the mustang’s homeland, nothing more than “wasted land which should be utilized to better the commercial and real-estate industries”. The last obstacle was to push through the power corridor. Reid insisted on a bill that relocated the power corridor and allowed close parties to develop the 10,500 acres that were previously under Congress’s control. This meant someone had to move out of somewhere to free up valuable land. The most “politically correct” option? The Mustang’s. They do not pay taxes or contribute to campaign funds, and if he could just convince someone they were damaging the land or were “over-populated,” he could rid them of the area. Ironically, Harry Reid shares the most intimate relationship with the Bureau of Land Management of any senator. Reid pushed and pleaded and eventually “a management plan” was put in place. After approving of the wild Mustang’s getting rounded up by low flying, horribly noisy and frightening helicopters resulting in too many to count broken legs and ultimately euthanasia, Harry Reid released this statement: “We have a responsibility to preserve these icons of American West for future generations.” Harry Reid noted the Bureau of Land Management hasn’t done “a particularly effective job.” He said the Bureau was not effective in keeping the Mustangs off valuable, newly zoned commercial land. So, to him, “effective” means making these majestic creatures run hundreds of miles, in brutal heat, over rocky terrain resulting in prolonged, excruciating deaths or a life of captivity surrounded by fear and inadequate nutrition at tax payers expense. No wonder why Harry Reid says break a leg. RELATED LINKS: <A href="http://www.yourpoliticsnews.com">www.yourpoliticsnews.com</A>

Former Wall Street trader joins guest panel on FOX Business Networkhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2949August 31, 201011:22:00rossmandell.com

Ross Mandell talks pension plans and a proposed mosque in New York City on FBN's 'Money Rocks with Eric Bolling.'

NEW YORK CITY / Former Wall Street trader <a title="Ross Mandell Website" href="http://www.rossmandell.com" target="_blank">Ross Mandell</a> appeared on ‘Money Rocks with Eric Bolling’ Monday night, reported <a href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target="_blank" title="pr firm">PR firm</a> The Publicity Agency. Mandell was on the guest panel offering his opinions the news of the day. One of the hot button issues discussed was the proposed mosque near Ground Zero in New York City. Mandell explained why he thinks the mosque is a bad idea. “9/11 was a religious crime. Thousands of Americans were killed less than 10 years ago at that spot. They were killed in the name of Islam. How could the city consider allowing a mosque to be built down there,” says Mandell. <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2_OniV9l2dA?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2_OniV9l2dA?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></object> Federal charges have been filed against Mandell for his alleged involvement in a $140-million stock scheme in New York. The indictment claims he bribed brokers and pressured investors to buy into Sky Capital Holdings. Mandell maintains he is not guilty of the charges. He is currently free on a $5-million bond. He faces life in prison if he’s convicted. Mandell is working on a new reality show called "Facing Life." Cameras are following him and his family as he prepares for his trial and fights to prove his innocence. He also has a regular podcast, where he opines on the issues of the day.<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fSnVF20GaCA?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fSnVF20GaCA?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></object> For more on Ross Mandell or his reality show "Facing Life," use the contact information below or visit <a title="Ross Mandell Website" href="http://www.rossmandell.com" target="_blank">http://www.rossmandell.com</a>.  MEDIA CONACTS: Glenn Selig <a title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target="_blank">PR Firm</a>: The Publicity Agency Email: <a href="mailto:glenn@thepublicityagency.com" target="_blank">glenn@thepublicityagency.com</a> Phone: (813) 702-1220 x7777 Web: <a title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target="_blank">www.thepublicityagency.com</a>  Kimberly Polacek <a title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target="_blank">PR Firm</a>: The Publicity Agency Email: <a href="mailto:kpolacek@seligmultimedia.com" target="_blank">kpolacek@seligmultimedia.com</a> Phone: (813) 702-1220 x7780 Web: <a title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target="_blank">www.thepublicityagency.com</a>

Off the Quad secures funding; prepares for national launch of college lifestyle publicationhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2950August 31, 201010:00:00offthequad.com

New digital media company secures $450,000 in capital to target college students via daily, localized email-based publication featuring must-have recommendations for a memorable campus lifestyle.

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. / After successfully raising $450,000 in funding, Off The Quad (<A href="http://www.offthequad.com" target=_blank>http://www.offthequad.com</A>), a new digital media company targeting U.S. college students, is ramping up for the September national launch of its free, daily email-based publication.  Off The Quad is subscription based, emailing readers once-a-day with quick, localized, best-of recommendations, featuring the inside scoop on popular restaurants, stores, events, bar specials, movies, websites, and more. It’s <A href="http://www.offthequad.com" target=_blank>Off The Quad</A>’s approach as a daily email-based publication that distinguishes it from traditional college publications. “Off The Quad is designed to keep up with the fast pace of college life,” explains David Rich, CEO and founder of Off The Quad.  “Our editorial teams comb through the clutter to provide daily best-of insights that are brief and to-the-point, enabling students on-the-go to quickly browse our content without slowing down.  So whether on the way to class from their mobile device or taking a break from studying on their computer, Off The Quad provides our readers with the content they want, when and how they need it.” In addition to localized content, Off The Quad will feature a national edition that will hone in on mainstream must-have recommendations for college campuses around the country. Off The Quad is slated to launch in the following college campuses this September, with more universities in the works: • Penn State University • University of Wisconsin • Indiana University • University of Florida • University of Colorado • San Diego State University • University of North Carolina • University of Southern California Upon launch, Off The Quad will offer a dedicated website to supplement the content of its once-a-day email-based publication.  Additionally, it has extensive plans for keeping subscribers engaged entertained through Facebook (<A href="http://www.facebook.com/offthequad">www.facebook.com/offthequad</A>) and Twitter (<A href="http://www.twitter.com/offthequad" target=_blank>www.twitter.com/offthequad</A>). Founded by David Rich in January 2010, <A href="http://www.offthequad.com" target=_blank>Off The Quad</A> got its start at the University of Colorado where David launched a pilot program and found promising success.  With this encouraging evidence, David then took Off The Quad to the Annual 2010 Florida Atlantic University Business Plan Competition, where he earned First Place in his Track.  This victory, coupled with the success of Off The Quad’s pilot program, gained the attention of several entrepreneurs, angel investors, and venture capitalists.  In July 2010, David secured $450,000 in funding for the company’s national launch.  With plans to expand to as many as 50 additional college markets in 2011, Off The Quad is poised to quickly dominate a void for the U.S. college student. Findings released in July of this year from Alloy Media + Marketing's 10th Annual College Explorer Study show 16 million college students between the ages of 18-34 enrolling this Fall with an unprecedented $306 billion in projected spending power, up 13% from last year's estimates.  The study also projects a 10% increase in discretionary spending for what they deem "must haves", rising to an estimated $69 billion.  According to Alloy, the current college population is now the largest college class ever on record. Before launching Off The Quad, David was the owner and sole manager of Overtime Marketing Group, LLC, a marketing consultancy and software developer of social networking, communication, CRM, and management software since 2004.  Throughout his career, David has provided marketing and business development consulting to clients across a broad range of industries, including clients such as BMW, Travelpro Luggage, Jarden Consumer Solutions, STP Tools, and 3M during two stints with agencies since 2003, including Octagon North America.  David has a BA in Political Science from the University of Colorado and is nearing completion of a Masters of Accounting at Florida Atlantic University. About Off The Quad: Off The Quad is an emerging digital media company with a daily email-based publication, featuring must-have recommendations for college students nationwide.  It’s witty, to-the-point tips on all things lifestyle, events, and entertainment provide college students with the lowdown on the best restaurants, stores, events, bar specials, movies, websites, and more.  Students from Penn State to University of Southern California can tap into Off The Quad through its once-a-day, localized email editions, website, social media channels, and more.  For more information on Off The Quad, visit <A href="http://www.offthequad.com" target=_blank>http://www.offthequad.com</A>. Media Contact: Eric Haley RedLetter Phone: (561) 908-4510 Email: <A href="mailto:eric@redletterpr.com" target=_blank>eric@redletterpr.com</A>

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/Off the Quad2.JPGFlorida public adjuster outlines important lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina on fifth anniversaryhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2948August 30, 201018:00:00publicadjuster.com

Five years after Hurricane Katrina, Florida public adjuster Tutwiler and Associates shares valuable property insurance insights that each homeowners should know.

TAMPA, Fla. / As the nation marked the five-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with memorials and celebrations, all along the Gulf Coast the milestone was marked with fundraisers. Time may have moved on for the majority of Americans, but in states like Louisiana and Mississippi, there is still work to be done and there are still rebuilding efforts underway. As a part of the Gulf Coast community, Florida public adjuster Tutwiler and Associates has worked with property owners in these and several other states and they say things have certainly changed from a property insurance standpoint since Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana five years ago. The licensed and certified public adjusters at <A title="Florida public adjuster" href="http://www.publicadjuster.com" target=_blank>Tutwiler and Associates</A>, with offices throughout Florida and in nine other states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, say there are many lessons that have been learned as a result of the Hurricane Katrina insurance claims process. The Florida public adjusters say the storm was a wake-up call for property owners about the insurance coverage issue of trying to determine what damage was caused by wind and what was caused by the flooding in the aftermath of a storm. While Hurricane Katrina was one of the five deadliest hurricanes and the sixth strongest hurricane overall in U.S. history, the property insurance claim experts at Tutwiler and Associates say a silver lining to the storm has emerged five years later. "If we can take anything positive away from Hurricane Katrina, it’s that it was a big learning lesson across the board," says Rick Tutwiler, one of Tutwiler and Associates’ <A title="Florida public adjuster" href="http://www.publicadjuster.com" target=_blank>property insurance experts</A>. “People now know how important it is to have a flood policy in addition to their homeowner’s wind policy. On a government level, on an individual level, and certainly on a property insurance policy level, so much of what we do now is based on the damages caused by Hurricane Katrina five years ago." Those damages continue to be felt all along the Gulf Coast. Hurricane Katrina is the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history and, according to a National Hurricane Center report, caused more than $81 billion in total property damage. Tutwiler and Associates has offices with licensed and <A title="certified public adjuster" href="http://www.publicadjuster.com" target=_blank>certified public adjusters</A> throughout the Gulf Coast and they say while there is certainly no predicting just how powerful or damaging a storm can be, property owners can do a handful of things to ensure they recover a fair and honest settlement from their insurance policies in the event of a major property loss. “Document your property as much as you can and as extensively as you can,” says Tutwiler. “Take pictures of the property before the loss. Keep a log of model numbers, serial numbers, and receipts. Being proactive will help expedite the claim and give the property owner a better chance at recovering what they paid for their property.” The Florida public adjusters at Tutwiler and Associates say while this property certainly includes “big ticket” personal property items like appliances, electronics, and furniture, property owners shouldn’t neglect structural pieces of their property as well. This includes documenting the conditions of things like the roof and other structural components of the insured building. A positive take away from Hurricane Katrina should be that everyone should now be aware of the difference between a flood loss, which is not covered in most property policies, and the wind coverage in their property insurance policy. Preparation, says Tutwiler, is key. For more information, please visit <A title="Florida public adjuster" href="http://www.PublicAdjuster.com" target=_blank>www.PublicAdjuster.com</A>. About Tutwiler and Associates: <A title="Florida public adjuster" href="http://www.publicadjuster.com" target=_blank>Tutwiler and Associates</A> is a firm of public adjusters licensed in 10 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands specializing in commercial and residential property loss adjusting. With well in excess of $113 million in client success stories over a 27-year history, the Florida public adjusters work exclusively on behalf of policyholders to help them achieve the maximum settlement amounts they can fairly and honestly recover based on their loss and their policy provisions. Professional help from the adjusters at Tutwiler and Associates can help clients obtain a fair recovery under their policy. The Gulf Coast based public adjuster firm is committed to public service and strives to educate its clients about commercial and residential windstorm and hurricane losses, flood damage, water losses, fire, smoke and water damage, collapse, hidden decay and mold losses, sinkholes, loss of stock, and business interruption.  Contact:  Tutwiler and Associates Email:  <A href="mailto:tutwiler@publicadjuster.com" target=_blank>tutwiler@publicadjuster.com</A> Phone:  (800) 321-4488 Web:  <A title="Florida public adjuster" href="http://www.PublicAdjuster.com" target=_blank>www.PublicAdjuster.com</A>

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/2849-2823-Tutwiler_logo_2.jpgWashington, D.C. area investment firm earns Inc. 500|5000 honor for third straight yearhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2947August 30, 201016:30:00financialii.com

Financial Investments, Inc. (FII), the award-winning Washington, D.C., area investment management company, is once again recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in the country by 'Inc.' magazine.

HERNDON, Va. / In a volatile industry and through an extraordinarily challenging year for financial sectors around the world, Washington, D.C. area investment firm Financial Investments, Inc. (FII), was a model of consistency. In fact, the financial consulting company continued its remarkable growth of the last several years, which has once again caught the eye of 'Inc.' magazine and its selection committee for the esteemed Inc. 500|5000 list of the country’s fastest growing private companies. For the third straight year, FII and its president and CEO Craig Kendall will attend the Inc. 500|5000 Conference and Awards Ceremony and celebrate its status as one of the <A title="D.C. financial consulting" href="http://www.financialii.com" target=_blank>most successful financial firms</A> in the Washington, D.C. metro area. “We’re really excited to be honored by ‘Inc.’ magazine for the third straight year,” says Kendall. “The conference is just such an impressive exchange of ideas and strategies of some of the most successful companies in the country and it’s a real treat to be a part of that impressive group.” The Inc. 500|5000 selection continues a decorated year for the <A title="Washington, D.C. investment firm" href="http://www.financialii.com" target=_blank>Washington, D.C. area investment firm</A>. Since its 2009 selection to the same list, FII has earned recognition for both its fiscal performance and its philanthropic investment in the metro area community. Earlier this year, the ‘Washington Business Journal’ named FII its 7th-most generous D.C. area business in its 2009 Corporate Philanthropists rankings. This year also marked the third consecutive time the Virginia Chamber of Commerce named FII to its ‘Fantastic 50’ list of the 50 fastest growing companies in the commonwealth. FII’s sister company, Financial Commodities, Inc., was also honored by ‘Futures’ magazine as one of its ‘Top Traders’ for 2009. While he emphasizes the fact his Herndon, Va.-based financial investment firm doesn’t get caught up in awards, Kendall says recognition like the Inc. 500|5000 list does give his employees the credit they deserve. “These are unprecedented times in our industry so to continue to grow the way we have is a source of immense pride for us,” says Kendall. “It speaks to the hard work and character of our employees that we’ve been as successful as we have for as long as we have.” Risk Disclosure: There are substantial risks involved in trading options on futures and equities. The high degree of leverage that is often obtainable in options trading can work against you as well as for you. The volatile nature of the futures and high degree of leverage used in options may result in clients losing more than their original investment. Please consider carefully whether options are appropriate to your financial situation. Only risk capital should be used when trading options on futures and equities. Past results are not necessarily indicative or a guarantee of future results. Futures/options products are not suitable for all individuals. For more information about Financial Investments, Inc., please visit <A title="Washington D.C. investment firm" href="http://www.Financialii.com" target=_blank>www.Financialii.com</A>. Founded in 1997, FII is a registered <A title="investment management firm" href="http://www.financialii.com" target=_blank>investment management firm</A> that targets “Absolute Returns in an Uncommon Market.”  Financial Commodity Investments (FCI) is a registered CTA whose alternative investment programs consist of products dealing with commodities, futures, and options. FCI serves more than 400 institutional and individual clients located in 42 states and 15 countries. The Herndon, Va. based financial consultation and retirement planning firm has twice before been selected to the Inc. 500|5000 list by Inc. magazine and to the Virginia Chamber of Commerce ‘Fantastic 50’ list of the state’s fastest growing companies. For more information about Financial Investments, Inc., please visit <A title="Washington D.C. investment firm" href="http://www.Financialii.com" target=_blank>www.Financialii.com</A>. Contact:  Craig Kendall Email:  <A href="mailto:ckendall@financialii.com">ckendall@financialii.com</A> Phone:  (703) 435-2777 Web:  <A title="Virginia financial consulting" href="http://www.FinancialII.com">www.FinancialII.com</A>

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/FII logo.JPGFormer Wall Street trader to make several appearances on FOX Business Network http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2944August 30, 201015:24:00rossmandell.com

Ross Mandell is scheduled to appear as a guest on 'Money Rocks with Eric Bolling' three times this week.

NEW YORK CITY / Wall Street bad boy <A title="Ross Mandell Website" href="http://www.rossmandell.com" target=_blank>Ross Mandell</A> is headed back to <A title="FOX Business Network" href="http://www.foxbusiness.com" target=_blank>FOX Business Network</A> to be a guest panelist on ‘Money Rocks with Eric Bolling.’ The former trader, who is accused in a $140-million global scheme, will appear on the show three times this week, beginning tonight. Mandell, known for his boisterous personality and outspoken opinions, has been a guest on ‘Money Rocks’ several times. His first visit was to talk about his new reality show, <A title="Facing Life Trailer" href="http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgOAQw7TtfM" target=_blank>'Facing Life'</A>, currently in production. He is allowing video cameras to film him and his family as he prepares to go on trial later this year. Mandell maintains his innocence, saying he has nothing to hide.  He demonstrated that quite literally in a recent <A title="ross mandell podcast" href="e=player_embedded" target=_blank>podcast</A>. <OBJECT width=640 height=385><PARAM NAME="movie" VALUE="http://www.youtube.com/v/z1Mc169P3Ss?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01"><PARAM NAME="allowFullScreen" VALUE="true"><PARAM NAME="allowscriptaccess" VALUE="always"> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/z1Mc169P3Ss?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></OBJECT> ‘Money Rocks’ takes a look at the business and money angles of relevant, topical stories in the news. Bolling and his panelists often talk about sports, entertainment, politics and business. The show airs on <A title="FOX Business Network" href="http://www.foxbusiness.com" target=_blank>FOX Business Network</A> weeknights at 8 p.m. Related links: Ross Mandell website: <A title="Ross Mandell Website" href="http://www.rossmandell.com" target=_blank>http://www.rossmandell.com</A> Reality show trailer: <A href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgOAQw7TtfM" target=_blank>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgOAQw7TtfM</A> MEDIA CONTACT: Glenn Selig <A title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>PR Firm</A>: The Publicity Agency Email: <A href="mailto:glenn@thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>glenn@thepublicityagency.com</A> Phone: (813) 702-1220 x7777 Web: <A title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>www.thepublicityagency.com</A>  Kimberly Polacek <A title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>PR Firm:</A>The Publicity Agency Email: <A href="mailto:kpolacek@seligmultimedia.com" target=_blank>kpolacek@seligmultimedia.com</A> Phone: (813) 702-1220 x7780 Web: <A title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>www.thepublicityagency.com</A>

High school dropout rate crusader Jeffrey Jones interviewed on WLS-AM Chicagohttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2946August 30, 201013:15:00wlsam.com

Publicity Agency client describes what education system needs to change to reverse dropout trend.

CHICAGO / On the heels of U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan's announcement that he plans to recruit more African-American and Latino teachers to help improve graduation rates, high school dropout rate guru <A title="Dr. Jeffrey Jones" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com/jeffrey_jones.html" target=_blank>Dr. Jeffrey Jones</A> was interviewed for "Connected to Chicago" on <A title=WLS-AM href="http://wlsam.com" target=_blank>WLS-AM</A>. African-American males make up less than two percent of American teachers, the Obama administration reported over the weekend. Earlier this year, the White House challenged state governments to identify high schools with graduation rates below 60 percent. "It's easier to drop out of high school than it is to walk to the mall," Jones told WLS-AM reporter Monica DeSantis. "We have to inject the concept of overtime. Most students mentally check out by age 14. If the put in the overtime, it changes the students' mindsets. We have to raise the compulsory age and eliminate the option of dropping out." Dr. Jeffrey Jones is available for media interviews and requests via the contact below. Follow The Publicity Agency on Twitter: @publicityagency (<A href="http://www.twitter.com/publicityagency" target=_blank>http://www.twitter.com/publicityagency</A>). About Dr. Jeffrey Jones: Dr. Jones has dedicated his passion for education to the cause of identifying solutions for the nation's dropout epidemic. His book, OFFICIALLY PATHETIC, examines why the dropout rate is approaching 75 percent in some cities--and what we can do right now to ensure more graduations. MEDIA CONTACT: Patrick Flanary PR Firm: The Publicity Agency Email:  <A href="mailto:pflanary@seligmultimedia.com" target=_blank>pflanary@seligmultimedia.com</A> Phone: (813) 708-1220 x7781 Web site:  <A href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>www.thepublicityagency.com</A>

Your Politics News: NRA gave to Harry Reid, won't endorse himhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2945August 30, 201012:00:00yourpoliticsnews.com

Political website reports on NRA announcement that it won't back Harry Reid for Senate this year.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. / The <A title=NRA href="http://www.nrapvf.org/" target=_blank mce_href="http://www.nrapvf.org/">National Rifle Association</A> announced it would not endorse Senate Majority Leader <A title="Harry Reid" href="http://yourpoliticsnews.com/2010/08/26/why-didnt-reid-fight-for-more-stimulus-cash-in-nevada/" mce_href="http://yourpoliticsnews.com/2010/08/26/why-didnt-reid-fight-for-more-stimulus-cash-in-nevada/">Harry Reid</A> in his incumbent bid for office. The gun-rights lobby, which contributed $4,950 to Reid's Senate campaign this year, has never endorsed the Senate veteran, who has long supported Second Amendment rights. The news comes as the latest blow to Reid, who helped secure $61 million for a new shooting facility in Clark County back in March, the <A title="Associated Press" href="http://www.ap.org/" mce_href="http://www.ap.org">Associated Press</A> reports. Other than Reid, the NRA has donated to only one Senate Democrat this year, Byron Dorgan (D-ND). Thirteen Republican Senators--including James DeMint (R-SC), John Thume (R-SD), and <A title="John McCain" href="http://www.johnmccain.com/" target=_blank mce_href="http://www.johnmccain.com">John McCain</A> (R-AZ)--received financial backing from the NRA during the 2010 election cycle. "The vote on Elena Kagan's confirmation to the Court, along with the previous year's confirmation vote on Sonia Sotomayor, are critical for the future of the Second Amendment. After careful consideration, the NRA-PVF announced today that it will not be endorsing Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid for re-election in the 2010 U.S. Senate race in Nevada," Chris Cox, chairman of the NRA Political Victory Fund, announced in an online press release. The association, which has never endorsed Reid's candidacy, has not yet announced its plans concerning Reid's Republican opponent, <A title="Sharron Angle" href="http://www.sharronangle.com/" target=_blank mce_href="http://www.sharronangle.com">Sharron Angle</A>.

Isaac Toussie and Robert Toussie help Jewish day school provide brighter futures, better educations for Brooklyn youthhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2942August 30, 201009:45:00isaactoussiephilanthropist.com

Through nearly a decade of continued support, Isaac Toussie and his father, Robert Toussie help the Yeshiva Ateres Yisroel School provide an excellent Jewish and secular education to students throughout the Brooklyn area.

NEW YORK / More than a decade ago, Robert Toussie and his son, Isaac Toussie, began a relationship with the Yeshiva Ateres Yisroel School in Brooklyn, N.Y., that has since helped the esteemed academic institution groom the next generation of Jewish leaders. This continued support, with both their time and money, fulfills a two-pronged mission for the Toussie family in that it goes toward a religion that promotes peace worldwide and it helps less fortunate children receive a high-quality education that would not have otherwise been available to them. <H5>Isaac Toussie and Robert Toussie enable Yeshiva Ateres Yisroel to serve the less fortunate in its community</H5> To Isaac Toussie, peaceful religions are all deserving of praise and support. It’s a fundamental believe instilled in him at an early age by his father, Robert Toussie. The Toussie family has since cultivated that creed into practice, and one of its current incarnations is its decade-long run of support for the Yeshiva Ateres Yisroel School and the work it does in and around the Brooklyn neighborhood of Canarsie, in which it is located. The school has a reputation as having one of the most close-knit, familial environments of any school, religious or secular, in the tri-state area. Yeshiva Ateres Yisroel was founded more than 35 years ago and has since grown to become a bastion of quality education for hundreds of students every year in grades ranging from pre-kindergarten to the eighth grade. <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.isaactoussiephilanthropist.com/" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A> and Robert Toussie have made significant donations of both their money and their time to the school, which has been especially vital in making sure Yeshiva Ateres Yisroel’s needy and immigrant children have access to the character-building curriculum for which the school is revered. The Toussies were particularly involved in the school’s annual Yeshiva Dinner and journal, which helped Yeshiva Ateres Yisroel raise money to help fund existing and future school programs. The school’s executive director, Rabbi Jacob Jungreis, expressed particular gratitude to <A title="Robert Toussie" href="http://www.prnewschannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2842" target=_blank>Robert Toussie</A> and Isaac Toussie for their ongoing support of his school. Through support like that of the Toussies, Yeshiva Ateres Yisroel has been able to form a partnership with Oorah, an organization that helps Jewish families enroll in Jewish day schools and pay for their tuitions, books, and other expenses. The school has also used donations like those from the Toussies to send its female students to summer camps and even to seminary. <H5>Robert Toussie and Isaac Toussie strengthen organizations of religious peace</H5> While fully embracing their own traditional Jewish roots, <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.isaacroberttoussie.com" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A> and his father, Robert Toussie, live by a religiously-blind principle that is founded in the belief that all religions of peace deserve respect, appreciation, and their support. As demonstrated by their donations to a wide array of non-secular programs around the world, the Toussies don’t place a value or a preference on what faith they support, as long as the religion promotes peace and strives to do as much good as is possible in their community. In addition to Jewish organizations and schools like Yeshiva Ateres Yisroel, father-son philanthropic team has donated considerable time and made large monetary donations to Christian charities, including money that has helped build Catholic and Baptist churches around the world. About Robert Toussie: <A title="Robert Toussie" href="http://www.prnewschannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2851" target=_blank>Robert Toussie</A> has attacked his philanthropy career with the same determination he used to become one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country. Together with his son, Isaac Toussie, Robert Toussie has made large monetary donations to hospitals, community organizations, schools, and peaceful religions around the world. Toussie received his M.B.A. from Columbia University and amassed his fortune by investing in department store and toy store chains, bible companies, food manufacturers, oil companies and, perhaps most notably, in real estate. He has been just as successful in marriage as he has in business; he and his wife have been married for more than 40 years and have four children and six grandchildren. About Isaac Toussie: <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.isaactoussiecharitableworks.com" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A> represents the next generation in the Toussie family’s commitment to giving back to the less fortunate. Continuing the philanthropic mission set forth by his father, Robert Toussie, Isaac Toussie donates both his time and his money to charities and non-profits that help the blind, the sick, and the needy. Toussie amassed his fortune as a land developer, business advisory, and real estate consultant and investor. Toussie received his MBA from the Stern School of Business at NYU at the age of 21, making him one of the youngest MBAs in the school’s history. In his spare time, he is an avid writer, martial artist and boxer, and also studies ethics, philosophy and law.

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/Robert_Toussie_Tux.JPGTampa dermatologist: New experimental melanoma drug not a cure, but important stephttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2938August 30, 201009:00:00formanderm.com

Dr. Seth Forman says research on the drug, dubbed PLX4032, offers hope to thousands of patients battling metastatic melanoma.

TAMPA, Fla. / Dr. Seth Forman estimates nearly 60,000 people will be diagnosed with melanoma in 2010. But there is new hope for those who have the deadly form of skin cancer, according to the <A title="Forman Dermatology" href="http://www.formanderm.com" target=_blank>Tampa dermatologist</A>. A recent study by Massachusetts’s General Hospital done on an experimental drug shows it is possible to prolong the lives of those fighting melanoma.<A href="mailto:kpolacek@seligmultimedia.com"></A> “The latest research on this new drug, PLX4032, is a step in the right direction. The treatment shrunk tumors and slowed the progression of the disease in 81 percent of the patients treated,” says the <A title="Forman Dermatology" href="http://www.formanderm.com" target=_blank>Tampa dermatologist</A>. “It shows we are making progress with the treatment of advanced melanoma.” This is just the first clinical trial for PLX4032, which is made by Roche and Plexxicon. During the first phase, 87 patients were given the drug, which is taken orally. Researchers say there are little to no side effects. Some patients developed a rash as the dosage became higher, but those patients said the benefits outweigh those minor side effects. Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Those who are diagnosed are often told they have less than a year to live. Dr. Seth Forman points out that while this pill is a great advancement, it is not a cure for the disease. “Prevention is paramount,” says the <A title="Forman Dermatology" href="http://www.formanderm.com" target=_blank>Tampa dermatologist</A>. “Everyone needs to wear sunscreen daily and decrease exposure to ultraviolet light. It is also important to see a dermatologist for annual skin check-ups.” For more on Dr. Seth Forman or his Tampa dermatology office, please visit <A title="Forman Dermatology" href="http://www.formanderm.com" target=_blank>www.formanderm.com</A>.   MEDIA CONTACTS: Justin Herndon <A title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>PR Firm</A>: The Publicity Agency Email:  <A href="mailto:justin@thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>justin@thepublicityagency.com</A> Phone: (813) 708-1220 x7778 or (813) 528-6815 Web site: <A title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>www.thepublicityagency.com</A> Kimberly Polacek <A title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>PR Firm</A>: The Publicity Agency Email:  <A href="mailto:kpolacek@seligmultimedia.com" target=_blank>kpolacek@seligmultimedia.com</A> Phone: (813) 708-1220 x 7780 Web site: <A title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>www.thepublicityagency.com</A>

Brad Pitt, Steve Bing plan new 150-home community in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Wardhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2941August 30, 201000:00:00

NEW ORLEANS / Brad Pitt expanded his commitment to New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward today by announcing plans for a new community of homes in the area hardest-hit by the worst natural disaster in American history.  He is partnering with Steve Bing in creating the 150 affordable and sustainable homes, which are the first effort of Pitt’s “Make it Right” project. Pitt announced his plan at a meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative, where he challenged attendees to join him and Bing in rebuilding the Lower Ninth Ward.  Pitt pledged to match $5 million in contributions to the project.  Bing has pledged to match $5 million in contributions as well, for a total of $10,000,000 in matching funds. The spirit of the community’s culture is central to Make It Right. “The heart and soul of New Orleans, specifically the people of the Lower 9th Ward, are paramount to this project,” said Pitt.  “The words of one elderly man who is determined to return to New Orleans led to the name of our organization:  he asked us, directly simply and profoundly, to help make it right. So that’s what we’re doing. We’re going to help to make it right with 150 sustainable, affordable houses - houses that stand out for their design both aesthetically and structurally, so that these people can live in beautiful safe structures that respect their spirit and provide a good quality of life. “ Pitt became a part-time resident of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. After seeing the devastation first hand and meeting with the hardest-hit residents, he began the Make It Right project to catalyze the rebuilding of the Lower Ninth Ward. The community Pitt announced today will address the dire need for single-family housing in the Lower Ninth Ward and further spark rebuilding efforts in one of the richest cultural communities in America, an area that saw houses not just flooded by water, but swept off their foundations. Pitt and Bing said Make it Right is committed to: Building 150 houses in the Lower Ninth Ward ◦Ensuring a green, affordable, sustainable, and replicable community to serve as a model for further rebuilding ◦Including the Lower Ninth Ward community as an integral part of the process ◦Forming a core team of local, national and international architects ◦Utilizing sustainable construction practices; William McDonough + Partners, an internationally recognized practitioner of Cradle to Cradle* design, will lead this effort. ◦A finance plan that ensures that residents who wish to return to the Lower Ninth Ward can do so without further financial hardship Core Make It Right team members also include Graft, an innovative architecture firm that Pitt has collaborated with on projects around the world; Cherokee Gives Back Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Cherokee, a firm that specializes in remediation and sustainable redevelopment of environmentally impaired properties; and Trevor Neilson and Nina Killeen, advisors to the Jolie-Pitt Foundation. Make It Right’s mission is built upon catalyzing redevelopment of the Lower Ninth Ward by building a neighborhood of safe and healthy homes that incorporates modern, high-quality design and construction while preserving the spirit of the community’s culture. Last year, Pitt worked with Global Green in developing sustainable green multi-family housing in the Lower Ninth Ward. In addition to replacing housing destroyed by Katrina, the sustainable design incorporated into the homes will help ease the financial burden of high energy costs and reduce their environmental impact.  The effort, which began with an architectural competition, sought to bring opportunity out of the devastation of Katrina by creating something better than was there before. Make It Right is taking this project a step further by committing to a community of safe, sustainable homes that incorporate the spirit and culture of the Lower Ninth Ward and encourage it to flourish. *Make It Right is collaborating with William McDonough + Partners to develop the environmental criteria guiding the project, using Cradle to Cradle thinking to influence design and materials selections for the new homes.  This philosophy, developed by William McDonough and Michael Braungart in Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things (North Point Press, 2002), was inspired by natural systems.  In the natural world, the sun continually generates new growth and feeds living systems.  One organism’s waste nourishes another—waste equals food.  Ideally, all products could be reused as nutrients in either biological or technical systems, indefinitely recycled back into comparable products.  This is the next-generation goal we are working towards using today’s products and technologies. For more information on Brad Pitt's Make it Right, please visit <A href="http://www.makeitrightnola.org">www.makeitrightnola.org</A>.

Press release distribution company offers specialized online reputation management service (ORM)http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2939August 28, 201009:57:00

Internet reputation management is more than hiding negative posts.

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Your Politics News report: Sharron Angle supporters call on Reid to attend freedom rallies this weekendhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2936August 27, 201014:45:00

LAS VEGAS, Nev. / As Republican <A title="SHARRON ANGLE" href=" http://sharronangle.com/" target=_blank>Sharron Angle</A> tightens the U.S. Senate race here, her supporters are calling on Majority Leader Harry Reid to attend a pair of rallies this weekend. Tonight at 7:00, Angle will speak at the sold out <A title="freedom concert" href="https://freedomconcerts.com/las_vegas" target=_blank>Sean Hannity Freedom Concert</A> at Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Lynyrd Skynyrd, Michael W. Smith, and Charlie Daniels will perform. The Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund has raised $10 million through Hannity’s listeners to help educate children of killed or disabled U.S. service members. Angle’s supporters have grown increasingly disenchanted with Reid’s leadership, specifically after recent figures showed Nevada dead last in the country’s employment. Reid’s handling of federal stimulus money, as well as a recent admission by a former campaign manager that Reid took money from Reno brothel owner Joe Conforte.   “Reid would do well to show up at one of these freedom rallies to let Nevadans know he stands with them,” said supporter Phyllis Coffee of the Angle Action Network. But as he’s done his entire career, Reid will probably play partisan politics and sit this one out.” David Walnut of Nevada, who has voted for Reid three times, said the Senator “should wow everybody by giving an impromptu speech at the event.”   Since the recession, Nevada’s jobless rate has skyrocketed to 21.5 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The bureau estimated 200,000 residents to be without work. Reid has committed federal stimulus money toward saving teaching and public service positions, but to little satisfaction for Nevada’s conservative base.   Rasmussen Reports surveys from July showed Nevada voters favored Harry Reid over Sharron Angle by a slim margin (45% to 43%). Angle’s primary win for the GOP puts Reid in a position to fight the toughest political fight of his career. He’s held his Senate seat since 1987. Angle will give a second speech this weekend during Saturday’s Restoring Honor Rally, also in Las Vegas, at 8:00 a.m. For more information on Your Politics News, please visit <A href="http://yourpoliticsnews.com/2010/08/27/angle-supporters-call-on-reid-to-attend-freedom-rallies-this-weekend/">http://yourpoliticsnews.com/2010/08/27/angle-supporters-call-on-reid-to-attend-freedom-rallies-this-weekend/</A>.

Former stock trader under federal indictment bucks the conventional and keeps talking http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2933August 27, 201010:17:00

With a reality show already in development, Ross Mandell launches a new syndicated podcast.

BOCA RATON, Fla. / Even as his lawyers quietly tell him to put a muzzle on it, Ross Mandell is doing just the opposite:  announcing today the launch of a new syndicated podcast. Ross Mandell faces charges connected to an alleged $140-million stock scheme.  He has a reality show in development, he's done several high-profile interviews and now he has launched a new syndicated podcast where he spends 15 minutes talking about everything from his case to addiction recovery.  A podcast is a digital media file that is released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication. They used to be called webcasts, but became known as podcasts due to rising popularity of the iPod, which is how many people choose to listen to podcasts. Mandell's podcast is free and available on iTunes, YouTube.com, Zune and Mixcloud. "I love him.  He's entertaining, interesting and actually kind of likeable," says Sandra Schmidt, a 29-year-old ER nurse from Columbus, Ohio.  "He has insightful observations and I enjoy listening to him."  <object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Zb9N1vJfqiA?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Zb9N1vJfqiA?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></object> With an Internet following that grows daily, Mandell is developing the Internet's version of groupies who follow his every move via his website (<a href="http://www.rossmandell.com">http://www.rossmandell.com</a>) and Facebook. "I am not afraid to say what's on my mind," says Mandell.  "Lawyers tell you to clam up.  I guess you could say I'm doing just the opposite.  I believe I'm entertaining and apparently others do to." His reality show, 'Facing Life,' is currently being shot.  An airdate has not been set. Related links: Ross Mandell website: <a href="http://www.rossmandell.com">http://www.rossmandell.com</a> Reality show trailer: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgOAQw7TtfM">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgOAQw7TtfM</a>  CONTACT: Glenn Selig <a href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target="_blank" title="PR Firm">PR Firm</a>:  The Publicity Agency (<a href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com">http://www.thepublicityagency.com</a>) Email:  <a href="mailto:glenn@thepublicityagency.com">glenn@thepublicityagency.com</a> Phone:  (813) 708-1220

HUD awards $26.6 million to help Florida reduce damages from future disastershttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2935August 27, 201010:00:00hud.gov/florida

A total of nearly $312 million awarded to 13 states through HUD's Disaster Recovery Enhancement Fund.

MIAMI / U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan has awarded $26.6 million to the State of Florida to reduce the human, physical, and economic toll of future disasters.  The grants announced are provided through HUD’s Disaster Recovery Enhancement Fund (DREF), a total of nearly $312 million in funding that is intended to encourage states to undertake activities and long-term strategies that focus on reducing damages from future natural disasters.    In the past two years, HUD allocated more than $5.6 billion in disaster recovery funding through its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to 13 states, including more than $81 million to the State of Florida. The <A title="disaster recovery fund" href="http://www.hud.gov" target=_blank>DREF</A> was established to support the long-term recovery following dozens of natural disasters in 2008. As a result of having received CDBG funds for those disasters, these 13 states were eligible to receive additional allocations based on the significant investment they’ve made by targeting their CDBG funds to disaster mitigation.   “An ounce of prevention today can spare communities a world of hurt tomorrow,” said Donovan. “We’re making a serious investment in our future by making certain that when disaster strikes, the impacted communities in these states can weather the storm.”   Disaster mitigation, like those that qualify for funding through the DREF, are a sound investment. According to <A title="National Institute of Building Sciences" href="http://www.floods.org/PDF/MMC_Volume1_FindingsConclusionsRecommendations.pdf" target=_blank>an independent study by the National Institute of Building Sciences</A>, every dollar spent on disaster mitigation activities saves taxpayers $4 in future disaster recovery expenses. The State of Florida invested more than $65.5 million in disaster mitigation which translates into a total anticipated return on investment of more than $262 million.   The purpose of the DREF is to reward states that invested CDBG disaster recovery funding in activities that reduce risks from future disasters. HUD recognizes that while these types of activities are often more expensive in the short-term, they dramatically cut recovery costs over the long-term. To help assist with the additional cost of mitigating future risk, DREF funds can be used toward projects meeting unmet <A title="disaster recovery funds" href="http://www.hud.gov" target=_blank>disaster recovery</A> needs, and those that include:   -Buyout payments for homeowners living in high-risk areas; -Optional relocation payments to encourage residents to move to safer locations; -Home improvement grants to reduce damage risks (property elevation, reinforced garage doors and windows, etc.); -Improving and enforcing building codes; and -Developing forward-thinking land-use plans that reduce development in high-risk areas.      HUD is awarding <A title="Disaster recovery grants" href="http://www.hud.gov" target=_blank>DREF grants</A> to the following states: Iowa: $84,126,989 Texas: $67,949,391 Louisiana: $32,487,882 Florida: $26,616,675 Illinois: $23,517,970 Wisconsin: $15,276,319 California: $15,000,000 Puerto Rico: $12,000,000 Mississippi: $5,438,712 Missouri: $5,000,000 Kentucky: $500,000 Georgia: $480,000 Total: $311,602,923 About U.S. Housing and Urban Development: HUD’s mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes: utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination; and  transform the way HUD does business. More information about HUD and its programs is available on the Internet at <A title="Housing and Urban Development" href="http://www.hud.gov" target=_blank>www.hud.gov</A> and espanol.hud.gov. Contact: Gloria Shanahan Email: <A href="mailto:Gloria.Shanahan@hud.gov" target=_blank>Gloria.Shanahan@hud.gov</A> Phone: (305) 520-5030 Web: <A title="Florida HUD" href="http://www.hud.gov/florida" target=_blank>www.hud.gov/florida</A>

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/HUD logo2.JPGIsaac Toussie and Robert Toussie enable Amityville Church to continue to help its communityhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2934August 27, 201010:00:00isaactoussieblog.com/

By donating a piece of land of very substantial value, Robert Toussie and his son, Isaac Toussie, make it possible for the Faith Temple Church of God in Christ (COGIC) to keep its doors open and serve meals to dozens of children throughout the Amityville, N.Y., area.

NEW YORK / Despite their successful careers in real estate and land development, even Isaac Toussie and his father, Robert Toussie, were surprised at the kind of impact a standard parking lot could have. When it comes to the Faith Temple Church of God in Christ, however, that parking lot has changed the lives of countless children and adults throughout the Amityville, N.Y., area. The Toussies donated a piece of land to the Church after they learned the Church might have to close its doors because of a parking dispute with the town of Babylon, in which the Church is located. At the time, the parishioners of the Church had to park in front of residential housing in the area, which led to the town’s request that the Church make alternate arrangements or face possible closure. Though their land on Coolidge Avenue was of very substantial value, neither Robert Toussie, nor his son, Isaac Toussie, had to think twice about donating it to help the Church keep its doors open. They knew if that happened, an entire community would lose an institution of support. <H5>Isaac Toussie and Robert Toussie provide the land necessary for Faith Temple COGIC to remain open</H5> Robert Toussie and <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.isaactoussieblog.com/" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A> quickly came to understand the Faith Temple Church of God in Christ is more than a Sunday meeting place for Pentecostal Christians to worship. The Church is also a lifeline to its community and a safe haven for those who find themselves in need. In its letter to the Toussies asking for help, the Church outlined its community outreach program, which includes a summer program where they serve 50-75 children breakfast and lunch daily. The Church also serves free breakfast during Sunday school every Sunday throughout the year. The support of Isaac Toussie and <A title="Robert Toussie" href="http://www.prnewschannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2842" target=_blank>Robert Toussie</A> has enabled the Faith Temple Church of God in Christ to continue its mission of spreading its tenets of faith to the Christian community throughout the tri-state area. The Church’s beliefs are commonly known as being Holiness or Pentecostal because of the importance it places on the events that occurred on Easter or the Day of the Pentecost, the 50th day after Passover, as being necessary experiences for all believers in Jesus Christ. The overall Church of God in Christ faith was founded by Elder Charles Harrison Mason in Jackson, Miss., in 1897, though its roots can be traced back to an 1896 revival featuring sermons from Mason and a collection of gospel preachers. <H5>Promoting religious peace continues to be a Robert and Isaac Toussie mission</H5> Though <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.isaactoussiephilanthropist.com/" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A> and his father, Robert Toussie, come from traditional Jewish roots, the successful entrepreneurs live by a secular ideal that demonstrates their belief that all religions of peace deserve respect, appreciation, and their support. As demonstrated by their life-saving land donation to the Faith Temple Church of God in Christ, the Toussies don’t place a value or a preference on what faith they support, as long as the religion promotes peace and strives to do as much good as is possible in their community. In addition to Jewish organizations and schools throughout the tri-state area, the father-son philanthropic team has donated considerable time and made large monetary donations to Christian charities, including money that has helped build Catholic and Baptist churches around the world. About Robert Toussie: <A title="Robert Toussie" href="http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/stock-alert/amr_robert-toussie-support-for-airline-charity-goes-beyond-money-1103791.html" target=_blank>Robert Toussie</A> has attacked his philanthropy career with the same determination he used to become one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country. Together with his son, Isaac Toussie, Robert Toussie has made large monetary donations to hospitals, community organizations, schools, and peaceful religions around the world. Toussie received his M.B.A. from Columbia University and amassed his fortune by investing in department store and toy store chains, bible companies, food manufacturers, oil companies and, perhaps most notably, in real estate. He has been just as successful in marriage as he has in business; he and his wife have been married for more than 40 years and have four children and six grandchildren. About Isaac Toussie: <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.isaacroberttoussie.com" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A> represents the next generation in the Toussie family’s commitment to giving back to the less fortunate. Continuing the philanthropic mission set forth by his father, Robert Toussie, Isaac Toussie donates both his time and his money to charities and non-profits that help the blind, the sick, and the needy. Toussie amassed his fortune as a land developer, business advisory, and real estate consultant and investor. Toussie received his MBA from the Stern School of Business at NYU at the age of 21, making him one of the youngest MBAs in the school’s history. In his spare time, he is an avid writer, martial artist and boxer, and also studies ethics, philosophy and law.

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/Isaac_With_Book2.JPGYour Politics News: Harry Reid fought Wall Street, accepted campaign cash from bankshttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2932August 26, 201015:45:00yourpoliticsnews.com

Watchdog website traces Nevada senator's campaign contributions from investment banks.

Washington / Political website YourPoliticsNews.com reported that, while <A title="Harry Reid" href="http://reid.senate.gov/" target=_blank mce_href="http://reid.senate.gov">Harry Reid</A> blasted Republicans for "making love to Wall Street," the Senate majority leader took campaign contributions from the same investment banks he denounced. Public records show investment banks rescued by the 2008 bailout continue to donate to Reid while they still owe billions to the federal government.  <A title="JPMorgan Chase" href="http://www.jpmorgan.com/" target=_blank mce_href="http://www.jpmorgan.com">JPMorgan</A> Chase & Co., Reid's 10th largest contributor, gave Reid $63,100 in 2010 as of August 1. The Big Four bank received $25 billion from the bailout. <A title="Goldman Sachs" href="http://www2.goldmansachs.com/" target=_blank mce_href="http://www2.goldmansachs.com">Goldman Sachs</A> gave Reid's campaign $50,100, and still owes taxpayers $13 billion for saving the investment bank. Financial services firm Morgan Stanley, which paid back its $10 billion bailout debt, has given $32,800 to Reid this year. "Every politician takes money from questionable people sooner or later, but Harry's been shameless. The only way to earn back his credibility would be to publicly return funds to the companies he called out so viciously," said Your Politics News executive editor Sid Bradley.  The combined contributions from the three banks equals $146,000, which almost matches the amount given by Reid's top donor, <A title="MGM Mirage" href="http://www.mgmresorts.com/" target=_blank mce_href="http://www.mgmresorts.com">MGM Mirage</A>. Reid chaired the Nevada Gaming Commission from 1977 to 1981. The <A title="Department of Justice" href="http://www.justice.gov/" target=_blank mce_href="http://www.justice.gov">Justice Department</A> investigated and cleared Reid of ties to the Midwestern Mafia which took money from the Tropicana Casino in 1979. In 2010, Reid's top casino and gaming donors include Harrah's Entertainment, Station Casino, and Boyd Gaming. In a story last week, Your Politics News published the results to a lie detector test taken by Don Williams, Reid's first campaign manager. Williams said he delivered money from a Reno brothel owner directly to Reid at least twice during the 1970s.

Your Politics News: Why Reid didn't fight for more stimulus cash in Nevadahttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2931August 26, 201015:40:00yourpoliticsnews.com

Political website follows the money trail to explain why Senator Harry Reid mishandled stimulus money.

Las Vegas, Nev. / Political watchdog website reported that Sen. Harry Reid appears more concerned with keeping his donors happy than securing more federal stimulus money from the <A title="stimulus bill" href="http://www.recovery.gov/" target=_self mce_href="http://www.recovery.gov">American Recovery and Reinvestment Act</A>. Nevada’s jobless rate through the second quarter stands at 21.5 percent, according to the <A href="http://www.bls.gov/" target=_blank mce_href="http://www.bls.gov/">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics</A>. Since the recession, the state has taken its biggest hit on the tourism, construction, and financial industries. Some 200,000 Nevada residents are without work. Earlier this month, <A title="Harry Reid" href="http://reid.senate.gov/" target=_blank mce_href="http://reid.senate.gov">Harry Reid</A> pushed through a $26 billion bill to help retain 300,000 teachers and police officers. President Obama signed the bill into law. Nevada lawmakers expect the state to receive $83 million to keep more than 1,400 teachers working and another $79 million to fund Medicaid. But the question remains: Why would Reid spend even more taxpayer dollars on something the federal stimulus package should have solved? "It's just too little too late," says Wes Murdock, a political consultant based in Washington, D.C. "Reid might be helping save jobs, but he's lost more than he'll ever gain. It would appear he's more concerned with holding on to his Senate seat." "Just take a look at <A title=Recovery.org href="http://www.recovery.org/Spending_by_State_Group_Six.aspx#4" target=_blank mce_href="http://www.recovery.org/Spending_by_State_Group_Six.aspx#4">Recovery.org</A>. It doesn't get more transparent than that, and you can see how Nevada really lost out on its bread-and-butter industry moneymakers," Lillian Linenger, a political science instructor at Provo College, said. Reid, a Democrat, has held his federal post since 1987. He faces a tight race with Republican opponent <A title="Sharron Angle" href="http://www.sharronangle.com/" target=_blank mce_href="http://www.sharronangle.com">Sharron Angle</A> in the November general election.

International Council of Shopping Centers brings industry conference to Orlandohttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2928August 26, 201010:00:00icsc.org/2010rc

The global trade association to host the Pathway to the Future conference in October to share trends, forecasts, and ideas that will shape shopping centers nationwide in the coming years.

ORLANDO, Fla. / The Internatinoal Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) will gather hundreds of retail experts from a wide array of industries in Orlando, Fla., in October, as its 'Pathway to the Future' conference aims to become a sharing of trends, forecasts and ideas that will shape shopping centers through the rest of the decade. A sampling of the breakout session and forum topics to be discussed at the 'Pathway to the Future' conference: • Anticipating Shopping Venues and Shopping Experiences of the Future • Planning for Changing Demographics • Positioning Shopping Channels and Transforming Space Requirements to Meet Future Consumer Needs and Wants and Retailers and Non-Retailer Needs • Looking for Tomorrow’s Financing Solutions, Financial Instruments and Investor Demands • Staying Ahead of and Leveraging Technological Change For more information about registration and about the ICSC, please visit <A href="http://www.icsc.org/2010rc" target=_blank>www.icsc.org/2010rc</A> About the ICSC: Founded in 1957, the <A title=ICSC href="http://www.icsc.org" target=_blank>International Council of Shopping Centers</A> (ICSC) is the global trade association of the shopping center industry. Its 60,000 members in the U.S., Canada and more than 80 other countries include shopping center owners, developers, managers, marketing specialists, investors, lenders, retailers and other professionals as well as academics and public officials. As the global industry trade association, ICSC links with more than 25 national and regional shopping center councils throughout the world. Media Contact: Brittany Hays ICSC Media Relations Phone: (646) 728-3515 Web: <A href="http://www.icsc.org/2010rc" target=_blank>www.icsc.org/2010rc</A>

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/ICSC.JPGYour Politics News report: Contributor to Chicago's Mayor Daley campaign bounces nearly $1M to cityhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2926August 25, 201023:25:00

CHICAGO /  In a city known for its special brand of politics, a story involving its long-term mayor and a campaign contributor who bounced nearly $1 million in checks to City Hall is raising some eyebrows in Chicago, the <A title="political news website" href="http://yourpoliticsnews.com/2010/08/24/contributor-to-chicago%e2%80%99s-mayor-daley-campaign-bounces-nearly-1m-to-city-newspaper-uncovers-more-shenanigans/" target=_blank>politics news website</A> YourPoliticsNews.com reported.  Last week, the 'Chicago Sun-Times' broke a story with the headline ”Daley donor bounced $884,509 in checks to City Hall.”  The donor is a developer named Fred S. Latsko, who rubs elbows with Mayor Richard Daley and many of Chicago’s movers and shakers.  The Sun-Times reports that Latsko contributed $28,000 to Mayor Daley’s last campaign.  He also has bounced $884,509.50 worth of checks to the city, written to pay development fees for Barneys New York, a high-end department store and a high-rise apartment building that is not yet under construction. The Daley administration never sued or even fined him.  Instead, Daley waited patiently for the money even as the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals gave Latsko permission to build a house on the Gold Coast.  Those board members are appointed by Daley. In a suspicious financial arrangement, Daley’s son, Patrick, moved into one of Latsko’s apartments in the building.  The city twice fined Latsko to correct building code violations in that building. Both cases were mysteriously dismissed. And then there is this, according to the Sun-Times: 'Patrick Daley’s ties to another of his father’s campaign contributors have landed him once again in the headlines. He and his cousin, mayoral nephew Robert Vanecko, were investors in Municipal Sewer Services, a sewer-inspection company headed by Robert Bobb, a mayoral campaign contributor. City Hall awarded the firm no-bid contract extensions worth more than $4 million during the time the younger Daley and Vanecko held ownership stakes. Their roles were never disclosed in documents the company filed with the city. The matter remains under investigation by federal authorities and the city’s inspector general.' Political insiders say due to Daley’s cozy connection with city officials that have benefited his family and perhaps himself, he has for years been rumored to be under federal investigation. “This has quid-pro-quo written all over it,” says Sam Schmidt, a retired political science professor.  “And if true that is certainly illegal and punishable.  Perhaps Patrick Fitzgerald should spend some time on Daley instead of former Governor Rod Blagojevich.” To read the article on <A title="your politics news" href="http://yourpoliticsnews.com/2010/08/24/contributor-to-chicago%e2%80%99s-mayor-daley-campaign-bounces-nearly-1m-to-city-newspaper-uncovers-more-shenanigans/" target=_blank>Your Politics News</A>, please visit <A href="http://yourpoliticsnews.com/2010/08/24/contributor-to-chicago%e2%80%99s-mayor-daley-campaign-bounces-nearly-1m-to-city-newspaper-uncovers-more-shenanigans/">http://yourpoliticsnews.com/2010/08/24/contributor-to-chicago%e2%80%99s-mayor-daley-campaign-bounces-nearly-1m-to-city-newspaper-uncovers-more-shenanigans/</A>

Young sommelier opens wine bar in South Tampahttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2925August 25, 201011:00:00

Cru Cellars offers quality wines at great prices.

TAMPA, Fla. / Jennifer Bingham, 28, is transforming her life-long passion into a new urban wine bar and retail shop in South Tampa. The shop will carry over 350 selections, with over 50 quality wines under $13, and the wine bar will feature by-the-glass wine, artisanal cheeses, charcuterie and desserts. Cru Cellars, formerly Gianpiero’s Pick of the Vine located at 2506 S. MacDill Ave., is set to undergo renovations to add a wine bar and lounge to the existing retail shop. “I am so excited to continue with the great shop that Gianpiero started nine years ago,” Bingham said. “We are redesigning the space to make it more welcoming, and we plan to offer small-production wines from around the world at a range of price points. The wines by-the-glass at the bar will be constantly changing and will be available from $6 to $14. Customers can also choose to browse the retail shelves and find something to take home, or they may drink the bottle at the wine bar for a small corkage fee. The corkage fee system allows for more bang-for-the-buck from the customers’ perspective, with the bottles costing considerably less than they would at a restaurant. “I want to offer wines for every occasion – a great wine that goes down easy for Monday’s episode of Bachelorette, a nice presentable bottle but not too pricey for Wednesday’s book club, a special bottle for the dinner guests on Friday, and a cheap white that your mother-in-law will love for a Sunday family gathering,” Bingham added. Bingham is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, and has achieved the Advanced Certificate in Wines & Spirits through the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET). The Ohio-native worked in the wine industry in Chicago for five years, where she was a wine manager and quickly promoted to wine director at both Que Syrah Fine Wines and at ENO at The InterContinental Hotel Chicago. Bingham moved to Florida in 2009 and began getting to know the Tampa area as a wine distributor.  Bingham prides herself on relating to all levels of wine knowledge, and she loves learning her customers’ tastes and picking out wines for them. She has been featured in Wine Spectator, Sommelier Journal, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Social Magazine, Jane and Jane Magazine, RedEye and TaylorEason.com. The grand opening of Cru Cellars is set for Mid-October.  For more information, contact Jen Straw at 813-394-1588 or <A href="mailto:laststrawmedia@gmail.com" target=_blank>laststrawmedia@gmail.com</A>. About Cru Cellars: Cru Cellars, located at 2506 S. MacDill Ave., offers a great selection of high quality wines, both by the glass and the bottle, at great prices, along with artisanal cheeses, charcuterie and desserts. Follow us on Facebook at <A href="http://www.facebook.com/crucellars" target=_blank>www.facebook.com/crucellars</A> or Twitter at <A href="http://www.twitter.com/crucellars">twitter.com/crucellars</A>. MEDIA CONTACT: Jen Straw <A href="mailto:laststrawmedia@gmail.com" target=_blank>laststrawmedia@gmail.com</A> (813) 394-1588

Tampa photographer Jessica Leigh shares unpublished photos from Hurricane Katrina devastationhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2921August 25, 201010:30:00jlpflorida.com

Former newspaper photographer recalls her coverage of Katrina and shares private journal entries from her assignment.

TAMPA, Fla. / All this week on her <A title="Tampa photography blog" href="http://www.jlpflorida.com/index.php/blog/Katrina-Special" target=_blank>Tampa photography blog</A>, former newspaper photographer Jessica Leigh shares some of her unpublished photos and excerpts from her personal journal that captured the human spirit and stories in and around New Orleans immediately after <A title="Hurricane Katrina blog" href="http://www.jlpflorida.com/index.php/blog/Katrina-Special" target=_blank>Hurricane Katrina</A>. Five years ago this week, Hurricane Katrina, one of the most deadly hurricanes on record, barreled across the state of Florida as a moderate Category 1 storm but quickly strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane. In its aftermath, the city of New Orleans was left in ruins, the state of Louisiana in shock and the rest of the nation glued to televisions screens to see what was left. More than 1,800 people died as a result of Katrina. Tampa photographer Jessica Leigh stood on a barren Bourbon Street in the wake of the storm armed with two cameras, a diary and an open mind. Her never before seen pictures from the aftermath are part of a weeklong blog series by the then-Shreveport Times photographer on her website (<A title="Jessica Leigh Photography" href="http://www.jlpflorida.com" target=_blank>www.jlpflorida.com</A>). "Events like Katrina define a journalist's career," Leigh said. "I expected it to be a big story but I never could have imagined what I saw through my camera lens that week. Going back through my archives and reading through my journal really brings the enormity of the devastation back in focus and I hope people who view my blog will get a glimpse of that." From outside the Louisiana Superdome where armed National Guardsmen gave fellow American citizens orders to the flooded streets in and around New Orleans where roads turned into rivers and canoes careened through neighborhoods as part of rescue missions, Leigh saw the good and bad after Katrina. "Seeing the worst brought out the best in some people. Residents wanting to help out first responders who were working 24/7," Leigh recalls. "But, you also saw the bad get really bad with looters taking anything they could and law enforcement helplessly trying to stop them." The seven day <A title="Hurricane Katrina blog series" href="http://www.jlpflorida.com/index.php/blog/Katrina-Special" target=_blank>Hurricane Katrina blog series</A> on the photographer's website will feature daily blog entries from Leigh with details about what was going on in some of her photos at the time. It will also include some of the stories of the people in her pictures and Leigh will also share personal stories from a private journal that she used to help document her time covering the aftermath of Katrina. "There are plenty of TV specials this week to remind people of what happened. I'm doing this blog series so people never forget. There's still a ton of work to be done and plenty of people still suffering," Leigh says. Katrina's wrath is still present in Louisiana with residents living in FEMA housing and federal money still trying to get New Orleans back to the city it once was. The hurricane is known as the costliest storm in American history - costing more than $80 billion and counting. <A title="Jessica Leigh Photography" href="http://www.jlpflorida.com" target=_blank>Jessica Leigh</A> moved back to Tampa shortly after her Katrina experience - partly due to what she saw and experienced during that time. For the past five years, she has run her own Tampa photography business bringing a news documentary style to family portraits, weddings and engagement sessions, social events and corporate headshots. To visit the blog series or read more about <A title="Tampa photographer" href="http://www.jlpflorida.com" target=_blank>Tampa photographer</A> Jessica Leigh, please visit: <A title="Jessica Leigh Photography" href="http://www.jlpflorida.com" target=_blank>www.jlpflorida.com</A>. MEDIA CONTACT: Jessica Leigh Photography Phone: (813) 468-0075 Email: <A title="Jessica Leigh" href="mailto:jessica@jlpflorida.com" target=_blank>jessica@jlpflorida.com</A> Web: <A title="Tampa photography" href="http://www.jlpflorida.com" target=_blank>www.jlpflorida.com</A>

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/JLP_blog_screenshot3.jpgIsaac Toussie and Robert Toussie support education for tribal women in Indiahttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2923August 25, 201009:30:00isaacrtoussie.com

Through a sponsor relationship with the Convent of Jesus and Mary School in Gujarat, India, that has spanned more than a decade, Isaac Toussie and his father, Robert Toussie, have made it possible for impoverished young women in tribal areas to educate themselves and their villages.

NEW YORK / Prolific national and international philanthropists Isaac Toussie and his father, Robert Toussie, will never get to meet the majority of the young women whose lives have been forever changed by the Toussie family’s generous donations. As is the case, however, with every one of the Toussies’ charitable endeavors, however, recognition is not the goal. The support Isaac Toussie and <A title="Robert Toussie" href="http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/stock-alert/amr_robert-toussie-support-for-airline-charity-goes-beyond-money-1103791.html" target=_blank>Robert Toussie</A> have given to the Convent of Jesus and Mary School in Gujarat, India, instead is a continued step toward the Toussie family’s overall goal of improving the quality of life of the less fortunate, helping those who don’t have the means or the money to help themselves, and promoting worldwide religions of peace. <H5>Isaac Toussie and Robert Toussie change the lives of countless young women</H5> Robert Toussie and <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.isaactoussiecharitableworks.com/" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A> have always been particularly touched by the plight of disadvantaged children both here in the United States and around the world so their continued commitment to supporting the Convent of Jesus and Mary School in Gujarat, India, comes as no surprise to those who have followed the Toussie family’s philanthropy career. With the generous donations from <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.isaactoussiephilanthropist.com/" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A> and Robert Toussie, the Convent of Jesus and Mary School have been able to start a Grihini Course for 30 girls from different tribes around the country. In this home sciences course, the young women learn reading and writing, tailoring, embroidery, hygiene practices, light gardening, cooking, and home remedies for small ailments. The Toussie family’s support over the years has also been used to assist the school in developing a solar water heating system and to help the school build a tribe well where a fresh supply of water is readily available. Isaac Toussie and <A title="Robert Toussie" href="http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/stock-alert/amr_robert-toussie-support-for-airline-charity-goes-beyond-money-1103791.html" target=_blank>Robert Toussie</A> have long supported the Convent of Jesus and Mary School, which was founded in June 1997. Through donations like those from the Toussie family, what started as a mission center has now grown to a handful of schools in Gujarat, India, including a boarding school for more than 200 girls who would not have otherwise had a chance of obtaining an education. There is also a small health care center the school has started, which helps young tribal women learn to become village health vendors and care for their communities. <H5>Robert and Isaac Toussie promote religious peace through faith-blind support</H5> Though Isaac Toussie and his father, <A title="Robert Toussie" href="http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/10/08/c408270/robert-toussie-reflects-on-more-than-sixty-years-in-business" target=_blank>Robert Toussie</A>, come from traditional Jewish roots, the successful entrepreneurs live by a secular ideal that demonstrates their belief that all religions of peace deserve respect, appreciation, and their support. As demonstrated by their continued donations to the Convent of Jesus and Mary School in Gujarat, India, the Toussies don’t place a value or a preference on what faith they support, as long as the religion promotes peace and strives to do as much good as is possible in their community. In addition to Jewish organizations and schools throughout the tri-state area, the father-son philanthropic team has donated considerable time and made large monetary donations to Christian charities, including money that has helped build Catholic and Baptist churches around the world. About Robert Toussie: Robert Toussie has attacked his philanthropy career with the same determination he used to become one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country. Together with his son, <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.isaactoussieblog.com/" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A>, Robert Toussie has made large monetary donations to hospitals, community organizations, schools, and peaceful religions around the world. Toussie received his M.B.A. from Columbia University and amassed his fortune by investing in department store and toy store chains, bible companies, food manufacturers, oil companies and, perhaps most notably, in real estate. He has been just as successful in marriage as he has in business; he and his wife have been married for more than 40 years and have four children and six grandchildren. About Isaac Toussie: <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.isaacrtoussie.com" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A> represents the next generation in the Toussie family’s commitment to giving back to the less fortunate. Continuing the philanthropic mission set forth by his father, Robert Toussie, Isaac Toussie donates both his time and his money to charities and non-profits that help the blind, the sick, and the needy. Toussie amassed his fortune as a land developer, business advisory, and real estate consultant and investor. Toussie received his MBA from the Stern School of Business at NYU at the age of 21, making him one of the youngest MBAs in the school’s history. In his spare time, he is an avid writer, martial artist and boxer, and also studies ethics, philosophy and law.

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Political website covers national and state political news in a new way.

WASHINGTON / Watch out 'Huffington Post' because there's a new website that just launched that promises to bring a new spin to <a title="political news" target="_blank" href="http://www.yourpoliticsnews.com">political news on the Internet</a>. Your Politics News (<a href="http://www.yourpoliticsnews.com">http://www.yourpoliticsnews.com</a>) is covering national and local political races and offering analysis, exclusive interviews and access. Staffed by a team of reporters based across the country, Your Politics News is marketing itself as the source for everything political because it offers some of the best <a title="political news online" target="_blank" href="http://www.yourpoliticsnews.com">political news online</a>..  "We seek unique angles, unique stories and most importantly, exclusive content and interviews," says Sid Bradley, the executive editor of Your Politics News. "Our content and stories are making news in mainstream news outlets.  We're also making waves--so that's good." To read the latest political news, please visit <a href="http://www.yourpoliticsnews.com">http://www.yourpoliticsnews.com</a>.

Blagojevich spokesman responds to comments from Lisa Madiganhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2920August 24, 201016:24:00

CHICAGO / The following is a statement from Glenn Selig, spokesman for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, in response to comments by Attorney General Lisa Madigan in which she calls the governor "a liar." STATEMENT: "Former Gov. Blagojevich never said he talked directly with Lisa Madigan or her father Mike Madigan about his intentions to name her a U.S. Senator.  The fact is Gov. Blagojevich was working through President Obama’s Chief of Staff Rahm Emamuel, U.S. Senators Harry Reid and Robert Menendez and Congressman Jerry Costello to reach out to Mike Madigan to broker a deal that in exchange for appointing Madigan's daughter to the U.S. Senate, Madigan would pass a public works bill he had been holding up that would create jobs, he would expand health care coverage and he would sign a written memorandum of understanding not to raise taxes. Taped recordings about that deal were presented at trial.  "Lisa Madigan is flat out lying when she says she has not spoken to Blagojevich in ‘more years than I can count on one hand.’  Lisa Madigan spoke with Gov. Blagojevich as recently as the 2008 Democratic National Convention on the convention floor to ask him to spare the budget for the Attorney General's office.  "I would also urge you to challenge her to tell you what she remembers about a visit she made with her father to the governor’s campaign office on Sunday, January 14, 2006 at 2:00pm seeking two and a half percent of the governor’s campaign funds which amounted to $396,491.25 to use against Alexi Giannoulias who at that time was running for state treasurer.  She came to the very campaign office she made the subject of an investigation a year earlier.  She listened as her father asked the governor to tap into his campaign fund. "You should also ask both Madigans whether they were interviewed by the FBI about the U.S. Senate appointment and if the FBI asked them who approached them about the Senate seat and what answer, if any, they gave the FBI. "If they choose not to answer those questions, they may have an opportunity to do so at the second trial because the governor says both of them will be subpoenaed to testify about their respective roles in choosing President Obama’s successor.” MEDIA INTERVIEWS: Please send ALL requests for interviews via EMAIL to <A href="mailto:media@thepublicityagency.com">media@thepublicityagency.com</A>. Due to the overwhelming number of requests for interviews we regularly receive, it may not be possible to personally respond to every email. To receive latest updates via email: <A href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com/rod-blagojevich/news-from-rod.htm">http://www.thepublicityagency.com/rod-blagojevich/news-from-rod.htm</A> RSS feed of Press Releases/News Alerts for desktops, custom homepages or websites: <A href="http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/rss.aspx?z=103">http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/rss.aspx?z=103</A> Rod Blagojevich's Official Website: <A href="http://www.governorrod.com">http://www.governorrod.com</A> Twitter Page for Rod Blagojevich @governorrod: <A href="http://www.twitter.com/governorrod">http://www.twitter.com/governorrod</A> MEDIA CONTACTS: The Publicity Agency (<A href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com">http://www.thepublicityagency.com</A>) Tampa Main Office: (813) 708-1220 Chicago: (312) 546-3034 Twitter Page for The Publicity Agency @publicityagency: <A href="http://www.twitter.com/publicityagency">http://www.twitter.com/publicityagency</A>

Your Politics News: Nevada jobless rate a state of emergency for Harry Reidhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2919August 24, 201012:30:00yourpoliticsnews.com

Political watchdog website publishes Nevada's unemployment numbers as Sen. Harry Reid fights to keep his federal seat.

Las Vegas, Nev. / <A title="political website" href="http://www.yourpoliticsnews.com" target=_blank>Political website</A> YourPoliticsNews.com has highlighted this state's jobless numbers, as Harry Reid's race to retain his U.S. Senate seat gets tighter with Republican opponent Sharron Angle. Nevada has the highest unemployment rate in the country, an announcement that couldn't come at a worse time for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, the website reports. "It seems <A title="Harry Reid" href="http://reid.senate.gov/ " target=_blank>Harry Reid</A> is taking the biggest gamble of his political career these days," says Sid Bradley, the political website's executive editor. "He's betting on his state to reelect him, while many of his contituents are struggling to keep their job and mortgage. These unemployment numbers only prove Obama's stimulus package was a failure." Nevada's unemployment rate through the second quarter stands at 21.5 percent, according to the <A title="Bureau of Labor Statistics" href="http://www.allgov.com/agency/Bureau_of_Labor_Statistics " target=_blank>U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics</A>. Reid faces GOP challenger <A title="Sharron Angle" href="http://www.sharronangle.com" target=_blank>Sharron Angle</A> in what many pollsters deem the tightest U.S. Senate race in state history. A former campaign manager for Reid last week went public to Your Politics News about the senator's political and money ties to Mustang Ranch owner Joe Conforte.

Florida public adjuster helps homeowners learn when to make a sinkhole claimhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2918August 24, 201009:30:00publicadjuster.com

With sinkhole insurance claims on the rise, the licensed and certified public adjusters at Tutwiler and Associates outline what property owners need to look at to ensure a proper claim without getting unnecessary charges from their insurance provider.

TAMPA, Fla. / Whether caused by an increase in the actual number of sinkholes or just by a perceived increase in sinkhole media reporting, several insurance providers say they have noticed an increase in the number of sinkhole claims from property owners throughout Florida and the Gulf Coast. But what has become popular isn’t necessarily the right thing to do, say the Florida public adjusters at <A title="Florida public adjuster" href="http://www.publicadjuster.com" target=_blank>Tutwiler and Associates</A>, and filing a baseless claim can actually end up costing the a property owner thousands of dollars.  The licensed and certified public adjusters at Tutwiler and Associates, with offices throughout Florida and in nine other states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, say that while there certainly have been headline-grabbing sinkholes throughout the Gulf Coast this year, the increase in <A title="sinkhole expert" href="http://www.publicadjuster.com" target=_blank>sinkhole claims</A> could be a case of ‘keeping up with the Joneses,’ in that property owners often say they are filing a sinkhole claim simply because their neighbor did it first. "What we’re trying to do is educate the homeowners so they know what to look for and don’t end up phoning in a claim just because someone in their neighborhood did," says Keith Grams, sinkhole claim expert for <A title="Florida public adjuster" href="http://www.publicadjuster.com" target=_blank>Tutwiler and Associates</A>. "At the same time, these people need to know if they do see some of the warning signs of possible sinkhole damage, they have a legitimate reason to call in to their insurance company to see about making a claim." Grams and the rest of the <A title="Tutwiler and Associates" href="http://www.publicadjuster.com">sinkhole claim experts</A> at Tutwiler and Associates say these warning signs include things that may look like normal “wear and tear,” but could be masking a serious sinkhole threat to the structural integrity of their property. This includes, but is not limited to the following indicators: • Cracks in exterior walls; sometimes even resembling “stair steps.” • Driveway cracking or dipping. • Cracks in the pool deck or patio slab. • Floor tile and bathroom wall tile cracking. • Drywall or plaster cracks in walls or ceilings. • Windows that have become difficult to open. If a property owner isn’t sure about possible warning signs they see around their property or if they need clarification as to what to look for, Tutwiler and Associates says it’s important to have a qualified professional evaluate their situation to avoid any potential charges from the insurance provider for filing a baseless claim. "The insurance companies have to pay the cost of the investigation for a sinkhole claim,” says Grams, a licensed and certified public adjuster with Tutwiler and Associates. "So if the insurance provider feels there is no legitimate basis for a claim, they can charge the property owner up to half of the cost to do the investigation, not to exceed $2,500.” The <A title="Florida public adjuster" href="http://www.publicadjuster.com" target=_blank>Florida public adjusters</A> at Tutwiler and Associates regularly work with property owners throughout the Gulf and Atlantic coasts to help them navigate the often tricky area of sinkhole property claims. They say it’s important for property owners to understand the ins and outs of their property insurance policy so they know what their rights and responsibilities are in the event they believe their property is being threatened by a sinkhole. For more information, please visit <A title="Florida public adjuster" href="http://www.PublicAdjuster.com" target=_blank>www.PublicAdjuster.com</A> About Tutwiler and Associates: <A title="Florida public adjuster" href="http://www.publicadjuster.com" target=_blank>Tutwiler and Associates</A> is a firm of public adjusters licensed in 10 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands specializing in commercial and residential property loss adjusting. With well in excess of $113 million in client success stories over a 27-year history, the Florida public adjusters work exclusively on behalf of policyholders to help them achieve the maximum settlement amounts they can fairly and honestly recover based on their loss and their policy provisions. Professional help from the adjusters at Tutwiler and Associates can help clients obtain a fair recovery under their policy. The Gulf Coast based public adjuster firm is committed to public service and strives to educate its clients about commercial and residential windstorm and hurricane losses, flood damage, water losses, fire, smoke and water damage, collapse, hidden decay and mold losses, sinkholes, loss of stock, and business interruption.  Contact:  Keith Grams Email:  <A href="mailto:grams@publicadjuster.com" target=_blank>grams@publicadjuster.com</A> Phone:  (800) 321-4488 Web:  <A title="Florida public adjuster" href="http://www.PublicAdjuster.com" target=_blank>www.PublicAdjuster.com</A>

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Groundbreaking PCOS television show brings renewed hope and needed resources to thousands of women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.

SEATTLE / In 2009, social entrepreneur Sasha Ottey left her full-time job as a microbiologist to start PCOS Challenge, Inc., a nonprofit support organization that is improving the lives of thousands of women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. PCOS is a complex endocrine and metabolic disorder that affects multiple systems in the female body. It is estimated to impact one-in-ten women of childbearing age. Ottey started PCOS Challenge after her own diagnosis in 2008. “My diagnosis left me devastated,” Ottey explains. “After a lot of time searching for more information and support, I found few answers and very limited help. At that point, I had two choices: give up or use this as an opportunity to make a difference.” Addressing the significant gap in the quality of information and resources available to women with PCOS, their supporters, and health care professionals, PCOS Challenge has grown to more than 6,000 members in just over a year. The organization is innovative in its multimedia approach to support. Its website, PCOSChallenge.com has been called the “Facebook for women with PCOS” by its members, and its popular radio show features internationally recognized PCOS experts, New York Times best-selling authors, and real life stories from women with PCOS. The organization also provides offline support networks, webinars, and educational products. In a bold new step, Ottey’s organization is producing a thirteen-episode television series, PCOS Challenge, to help spread awareness and bring needed support to the PCOS community. The show follows ten women with PCOS as they have their lives transformed by naturopathic and allopathic medical experts and three coaches — registered dietitian Rebecca Mohning, fitness trainer Josef Brandenburg, and clinical psychologist Ruth Wittersgreen. “With PCOS affecting millions of lives and families, we feel the show will be an important vehicle to get more people involved,” says William R. Patterson, CEO of The Baron Solution Group and Executive Producer of PCOS Challenge. PCOS Challenge will air in various local cable markets across the United States as well as be available online in fall of 2010. Support for PCOS Challenge is provided in part by Chiral Balance, LLC; EA Sports Active division of Electronic Arts, Inc.; Diet-to-Go; US Foodservice; Pulling Down the Moon; Shady Grove Fertility Center; SUBWAY of Georgetown; Definitions Personal Training Plus; and Green Mountain at Fox Run. For more information about PCOS Challenge, Inc., the PCOS Challenge television show, or how to become a sponsor, visit <A href="http://www.pcoschallenge.org">http://www.pcoschallenge.org</A>. About PCOS: PCOS Challenge, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides support for women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome through multimedia programming; PCOS Challenge Expert Series workshops; online and offline support groups; and educational products. Company Contact Information PCOS N. Kali Mincy, Public Relations Phone : (206) 984-8077

Former U.S. Surgeon General to serve as guest speaker at the 2010 Beacon Awards in Lake Buena Vistahttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2916August 23, 201012:00:00beaconnetworkfl.org

Presented by Walt Disney World (NYSE:DIS), the 5th Annual Beacon Awards will celebrate workforce diversity and feature a keynote address from former U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Antonia Novello.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. / The Beacon Network announces its 5th annual awards ceremony at Walt Disney World (NYSE:DIS) to celebrate workforce diversity. Who/What: The Beacon Awards is an annual event that recognizes Central Florida organizations and individuals for celebrating the diversity of its community by promoting inclusion in the workforce. The event was founded in 2006 by a collective group that included the Orlando Chapter of NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners), Walt Disney World Resort, the YaYa Network, and Orlando Business Journal's Diversity Works initiative. The nomination process and awards presentation dinner allow the community to share best practices and a commitment to inclusion, and to acknowledge that a diverse workforce contributes to a healthier bottom line. The 2010 awards are presented by NAWBO Orlando, with title sponsor Walt Disney World and gold sponsor Lockheed Martin. Local businessman and philanthropist Alan H. Ginsburg is this year's Luminary Award recipient. Mayor Buddy Dyer and Mayor Richard T. Crotty will be serving as guest presenters and former U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Antonia Novello, will serve as the keynote speaker. Limited tables are still available.   When: September 1, 2010, 5:00-8:30pm   Where: Disney's Yacht Club Resort             Walt Disney  World             1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard,             Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830              Why: "The success of the annual Beacon Awards during the past four years shows that people want to share their knowledge and ideas on a regular basis," said Aurora Realin, a Beacon Network director and diversity manager for Florida Hospital. The awards spotlight community leaders who serve as beacons in the effort to guide the way in workforce diversity and inclusion. They also support the NAWBO Orlando Foundation's grants. For more information, please contact Catalina Carrion by emailing <A href="mailto:info@thebeaconawards.org" target=_blank>info@thebeaconawards.org</A> or visiting <A href="http://www.thebeaconawards.org" target=_blank>www.thebeaconawards.org</A>. Media Contact: Cristina Calvet-Harrold Phone: (407) 832-4814 Email: <A href="mailto:cristina@cchmarketing.com" target=_blank>cristina@cchmarketing.com</A>

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/Beacon awards.JPGSupport from Isaac Toussie and Robert Toussie helps Brooklyn Jewish school students attend collegehttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2915August 23, 201009:30:00isaacroberttoussie.com

With generous financial support from prolific philanthropists Isaac Toussie and his father, Robert Toussie, Yeshivat Ateret Torah in Brooklyn, N.Y., has achieved a college attendance rate that is well above the New York state average.

NEW YORK / As two of the most successful businessmen and investors in the country, Isaac Toussie and his father, <A title="Robert Toussie" href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/21/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/21colli.html" target=_blank>Robert Toussie</A>, have long sought to give back to the community in which they live. Rarely, however, do their charitable donations have as much of a far-reaching impact as when they are made to help schools prepare their students for college. Such is the case with each of the continued donations the Toussies make to Yeshivat Ateret Torah, a Jewish-affiliated school in Brooklyn, N.Y., that has helped prepare a remarkable college attendance rate for its graduates. <H5>Isaac Toussie and Robert Toussie promote the value of a college education</H5> A part of their family commitment to promoting worldwide religions of peace, Robert and <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.isaactoussiecharitableworks.com/" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A> continue to make considerable monetary donations to Yeshiva Ateret Torah, a private, Jewish affiliated school that is available to the entire New York City community in addition to the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood in which it is located. Serving more than 1,300 students in levels ranging from pre-kindergarten to the 12th grade, the all-male school had 87% of its graduates attending a four-year institution, according to a recent study conducted by Education.com. The 87% achievement is significantly higher than the 50% average for the state of New York. The latest in a long line of Isaac Toussie and <A title="Robert Toussie" href="http://www.prnewschannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=0&a=2871" target=_blank>Robert Toussie</A> support for organizations of peaceful religions around the world, the donations toward Yeshiva Ateret Torah help support the school’s goal of providing quality education throughout the Jewish community. Rabbi Chaim A. Weinberg, the menahel of what is considered one of the premier yeshivahs in New York, received the Avodas Hakodesh Award at the 2008 Agudath Israel dinner and is one of several award-winning faculty members at the school. Weinberg oversees an institution where there is an average of eight students for every full-time teacher, which is well below the New York state average of 13. <H5>Robert and Isaac Toussie endeavor to support all religions of peace</H5> Though <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://isaactoussiephilanthropist.com/" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A> and his father, Robert Toussie, come from traditional Jewish roots, the successful entrepreneurs live by a secular ideal that demonstrates their belief that all religions of peace deserve respect, appreciation, and their support. The father-son philanthropic team has donated considerable time and made large monetary donations to Christian charities, including money that has helped build Catholic and Baptist churches around the world. About Robert Toussie: <A title="Robert Toussie" href="http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/10/08/c408270/robert-toussie-reflects-on-more-than-sixty-years-in-business" target=_blank>Robert Toussie</A>’s philanthropy may never garner as many headlines as his more than 50-year business career, but that doesn’t make it any less prolific. Toussie’s charitable works are as diversified as they are generous, as together with his son, Isaac Toussie, Bob Toussie has supported hospitals, medical facilities, and more than two dozen churches and synagogues, including Jewish schools like Yeshiva Ateret Torah in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Toussies’ support has helped fund significant and varied medical research designed to help those with diabetes, mental retardation, physical handicaps, sick children, and cancer patients of any age. Toussie has been married to his wife for more than 40 years and is devoted to his family, which includes four children and six grandchildren. About Isaac Toussie: With both his money and his time, <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.isaacroberttoussie.com/" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A> has continued the Toussie family mission to give generously to those who are less fortunate. A national philanthropist who routinely helps the blind, the sick, and the needy, Toussie also supports the arts and is a member and former board member of prominent art clubs throughout the tri-state area. His business career includes success as a land developer, business advisor, and real estate investor and consultant. Toussie studied finance, marketing and philosophy at the NYU Stern Undergraduate College and then went on to study finance management and marketing as he earned his MBA from the Stern School of Business at NYU at the age of 21, one of the youngest MBAs the school has ever produced.

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/Robert_Toussie_Tux.JPGNew research shows oil droplets still lurking in Gulf of Mexico, says Tampa Dermatologisthttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2914August 23, 201009:00:00formanderm.com

Dr. Seth Forman says results from recent water samples collected by the University of South Florida should serve as a warning for beachgoers.

TAMPA, Fla. / Dr. Seth Forman says Floridians should be concerned with new research showing oil from the BP Deepwater Horizon spill is sitting on the Gulf floor, slowly moving toward more of the state’s Gulf Coastline. The <A title="Forman Dermatology" href="http://www.formanderm.com" target=_blank>Tampa dermatologist</A> points to the University of South Florida’s research on the Gulf oil spill. Researchers spent 10 days testing water near the DeSoto Canyon and found up to 30 percent of the samples showed signs of toxicity. “This is an issue I have been passionate about since the clean-up began in April,” says the <A title="Forman Dermatology" href="http://www.formanderm.com" target=_blank>Tampa dermatologist</A>. “Millions of gallons of dispersants were dumped into the Gulf. Yet, it is unclear how these chemicals and oil will affect the Gulf coast and the health of the sea life and people who visit the beaches in the coming years. It is something BP, the government and people living along the coast need to continue to monitor closely.” USF researchers say the oil they found may eventually dissipate, but they cannot be sure since they have never seen an environmental disaster of this magnitude. They say the dispersants used to break up the oil made it easier for the oil to sink to the ocean floor where it takes longer to biodegrade. “Regardless of whether the oil dissipates or not, it is there now and people need to be warned,” says the <A title="Forman Dermatology" href="http://www.formanderm.com" target=_blank>Tampa dermatologist</A>. “The oil could cause skin rashes and other health issues not necessarily right now, but months or years down the road. It is important for beachgoers and boaters to monitor their skin closely, especially if they get in the water. If there are any skin or health problems, contact a physician immediately.” The Florida Department of Environmental Protection completed its own tests in the state’s panhandle area, but did not find oil. State officials say they are looking forward to learning more once USF’s lab tests are complete. There is also concern the seafood supply could be at risk. USF found evidence that phytoplankton and other sea creatures are feeding on the oil. Larger fish and crustaceans feed on those organisms. However, researchers say right now the Gulf seafood supply is unaffected and safe to eat. About Dr. Seth Forman:  Dr. Forman has two <A title="Forman Dermatology" href="http://www.formanderm.com" target=_blank>Tampa dermatology</A> offices; one in Carrollwood and the other in Downtown Tampa. He opened the Tampa Psoriasis Center in his Carrollwood office in March. The center gives psoriasis sufferers access to the latest treatment options, including topical and oral medications, as well as biological and phototherapy. Dr. Forman is one of the few Tampa dermatologists to offer narrowband light therapy, which uses pharmaceutical grade light to suppress psoriasis. For more on Dr. Seth Forman or Tampa dermatology, please visit <A title="Forman Dermatology" href="http://www.formanderm.com" target=_blank>www.formanderm.com</A>.   MEDIA CONTACTS: Justin Herndon <A title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>PR Firm</A>: The Publicity Agency Email:  <A href="mailto:justin@thepublicityagency.com">justin@thepublicityagency.com</A> Phone: (813) 708-1220 x7778 or (813) 528-6815 Web site: <A title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>www.thepublicityagency.com</A> Kimberly Polacek <A title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>PR Firm</A>: The Publicity Agency Email:  <A href="mailto:kpolacek@seligmultimedia.com" target=_blank>kpolacek@seligmultimedia.com</A> Phone: (813) 708-1220 x 7780 Web site: <A title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>www.thepublicityagency.com</A>

National Review publishes: 'Who Prosecutes the Prosecutor'http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2913August 22, 201015:38:00thepublicityagency.com

WASHINGTON / Following an announcement from U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald that he planned to retry Rod Blagojevich that came minutes after a jury refused to convict the former Illinois governor on any of the corruption charges, the 'National Review' has published an article entitled 'Who Prosecutes the Prosecutor.' The article begins like this: "Patrick Fitzgerald, the man behind the Blagojevich case, has institutionalized a disturbing modus operandi... A trial in the court of public opinion is followed by a long, drawn-out legal process designed to bankrupt the defendant, who does not have the prosecutor’s publicly generated capital. This is capped off by an underwhelming case that, after weeks of depositions and testimonies, results in something like a perjury conviction as a booby prize when the trumped-up case collapses." To read the entire article, please visit <A href="http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/244158/who-prosecutes-prosecutor-victor-davis-hanson">http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/244158/who-prosecutes-prosecutor-victor-davis-hanson</A>. MEDIA INTERVIEWS: Please send ALL requests for interviews via EMAIL to <A href="mailto:media@thepublicityagency.com">media@thepublicityagency.com</A>. Due to the overwhelming number of requests for interviews we regularly receive, it may not be possible to personally respond to every email. NEWS ALERTS: We will prepare and send releases, as needed. Please make sure your news organization and key personnel are signed up to receive these alerts. To receive latest updates via email: <A href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com/rod-blagojevich/news-from-rod.htm">http://www.thepublicityagency.com/rod-blagojevich/news-from-rod.htm</A> RSS feed of Press Releases/News Alerts for desktops, custom homepages or websites: <A href="http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/rss.aspx?z=103">http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/rss.aspx?z=103</A> Rod Blagojevich's Official Website: <A href="http://www.governorrod.com">http://www.governorrod.com</A> Twitter Page for Rod Blagojevich @governorrod: <A href="http://www.twitter.com/governorrod">http://www.twitter.com/governorrod</A> Twitter Page for The Publicity Agency @publicityagency: <A href="http://www.twitter.com/publicityagency">http://www.twitter.com/publicityagency</A> MEDIA CONTACTS: The Publicity Agency (<A href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com">http://www.thepublicityagency.com</A>) Tampa Main Office: (813) 708-1220 Chicago: (312) 546-3034 Glenn Selig Email: <A href="mailto:glenn@thepublicityagency.com">glenn@thepublicityagency.com</A> Cell Phone: (813) 300-5454 (Blackberry)

Rod Blagojevich gives first post-verdict interview to NBC's TODAY, PR firm reportshttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2909August 20, 201011:30:00thepublicityagency.com

The former governor of Illinois talked with Meredith Vieira about his trial, the verdict and his plans for the future.

CHICAGO / Rod Blagojevich appeared on NBC’s Today Show this morning, reports Tampa PR Firm, The Publicity Agency (<A title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>http://www.thepublicityagency.com</A>). This is the former Illinois Governor’s first interview since a verdict was reached in his federal corruption trial. Blagojevich was found guilty on only one of the 24 charges filed against him, making false statements to the F.B. I, a verdict he will appeal. Prosecutors say they are planning on a retrial even as The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal editorial boards have questioned the US Attorney's move to retry the governor. <A title="The Wall Street Journal" href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703649004575437490986410482.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_LEADTop" target=_blank>The Wall Street Journal</A> even called for Patrick Fitzgerald to resign. This morning, Blagojevich told NBC's Meredith Vieira, "I'm absolutely very determined to seek vindication. I have done absolutely nothing wrong. This is a persecution by a prosecutor who for six years tried to persecute me." <OBJECT width=480 height=385><PARAM NAME="movie" VALUE="http://www.youtube.com/v/uKVIzcDUDYA?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01"><PARAM NAME="allowFullScreen" VALUE="true"><PARAM NAME="allowscriptaccess" VALUE="always"> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/uKVIzcDUDYA?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></OBJECT> Blagojevich also told Vieira he is ready to testify, should he face a new trial. "Look, I wanted to take the stand the first time around," he said. "I am fully willing to do it the second time around, if there is one." <OBJECT width=480 height=385><PARAM NAME="movie" VALUE="http://www.youtube.com/v/vu1-p2aMhd8?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01"><PARAM NAME="allowFullScreen" VALUE="true"><PARAM NAME="allowscriptaccess" VALUE="always"> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vu1-p2aMhd8?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></OBJECT> The former Governor will do interviews with two Chicago radio stations today. He will also appear on FOX News Sunday with Chris Wallace and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart on Monday night. MEDIA INTERVIEWS: Please send ALL requests for interviews via EMAIL to <A title="Email The Publicity Agency" href="mailto:media@thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>media@thepublicityagency.com</A>. Due to the overwhelming number of requests for interviews we regularly receive, it may not be possible to personally respond to every email. NEWS ALERTS: We will prepare and send releases, as needed. Please make sure your news organization and key personnel are signed up to receive these alerts. To receive latest updates via email: <A href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com/rod-blagojevich/news-from-rod.htm" target=_blank>http://www.thepublicityagency.com/rod-blagojevich/news-from-rod.htm</A> RSS feed of Press Releases/News Alerts for desktops, custom homepages or websites: <A href="http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/rss.aspx?z=103" target=_blank>http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/rss.aspx?z=103</A> Rod Blagojevich's Official Website: <A title="Governor Rod" href="http://www.governorrod.com" target=_blank>http://www.governorrod.com</A> Twitter Page for Rod Blagojevich @governorrod: <A href="http://www.twitter.com/governorrod" target=_blank>http://www.twitter.com/governorrod</A> Twitter Page for The Publicity Agency @publicityagency: <A href="http://www.twitter.com/publicityagency" target=_blank>http://www.twitter.com/publicityagency</A> MEDIA CONTACTS: The Publicity Agency (<A title="The Publicity Agency" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>http://www.thepublicityagency.com</A>) Tampa Main Office: (813) 708-1220 Chicago: (312) 546-3034 Glenn Selig Email: <A title="Glenn Selig" href="mailto:glenn@thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>glenn@thepublicityagency.com</A> Cell Phone: (813) 300-5454 (Blackberry)

Isaac Toussie and Robert Toussie help Jewish school spread religious peacehttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2908August 20, 201010:00:00isaactoussiecharitableworks.com

Through his donations to Yeshiva Gedolah Bais Yisroel, respected national and international philanthropist Isaac Toussie continues a mission set forth by his father, Robert Toussie, to support peaceful religions worldwide both financially and with their time.

NEW YORK / As acts of religious extremism garner headlines worldwide, Isaac Toussie and his father, Robert Toussie, are doing what they can to combat religious intolerance with their continued support of peaceful religions around the world. Two of the most successful entrepreneurs in the New York tri-state area, the Toussies have made several large monetary donations and have given countless personal hours to support Yeshiva Gedolah Bais Yisroel to help the school groom the future stalwarts of the Jewish community. <H5>Isaac Toussie and Robert Toussie Support the Next Generation of Jewish Leaders</H5> As part of their commitment to promoting several peaceful religions around the world, Robert and <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.prnewschannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=0&a=2887" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A> have made considerable monetary donations to Yeshiva Gedolah Bais Yisroel, a private, Jewish affiliated high school located in the Flatbush area of Brooklyn, N.Y. that strives to be a bastion of peaceful religious and secular study that teaches the Torah to the future scholars of the Jewish community. The all-male Yeshiva serves roughly 40 students in grades 9-12, and the Toussie family’s support has enabled the school to develop a new generation of talmidei chachomim (Torah scholars) who the school hopes will peacefully spread the word of the Torah around the world. Though Isaac Toussie and his father, <A title="Robert Toussie" href="http://www.prnewschannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=0&a=2871" target=_blank>Robert Toussie</A>, come from traditional Jewish roots, the successful entrepreneurs live by a secular ideal that demonstrates their belief that all religions of peace deserve respect, appreciation, and their support. The father-son philanthropic team has donated considerable time and made large monetary donations to Christian charities, including money that has helped build Catholic and Baptist churches around the world. Located in the very community that <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.isaactoussieblog.com/" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A> and Robert Toussie call home, Yeshiva Gedolah Bais Yisroel opened in 1986 under the watchful eye of another father-son team: Rabbis Shmuel and Avigdor Miller. The younger Rabbi Miller, Shmuel, oversaw the Yeshiva’s opening, while his father served as mashgiach and rosh yeshiva. Rabbi Avigdor Miller was a legend in the Jewish community in the tri-state area, and with the Toussie family’s help, helped make the school a success story in the Yeshiva community here in the United States. <H5>Supporting Worldwide Religious Peace: A Robert and Isaac Toussie Calling</H5> Over the last decade, this continued push to give back to the community has moved from a <A title="Robert Toussie" href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/21/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/21colli.html" target=_blank>Robert Toussie</A> solo endeavor to a Toussie family imperative. Robert’s son, Isaac Toussie, has continued the family’s dedication to improving the quality of life of the less fortunate, and has worked with several charities to help the sick, blind and poor across the country. It is well documented that thousands of people have benefited from the Toussie’s medical contributions. Lives have been saved, suffering has been diminished, and illnesses have been treated and, in some cases, even cured. About Robert Toussie: Robert Toussie’s philanthropy may never garner as many headlines as his more than 50-year business career, but that doesn’t make it any less prolific. Toussie’s charitable works are as diversified as they are generous, as together with his son, <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.myrealestatecircle.com/" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A>, Bob Toussie has supported hospitals, medical facilities, and more than two dozen churches and synagogues, including Jewish schools like Yeshiva Gedolah Bais Yisroel. The Toussies’ support has helped fund significant and varied medical research designed to help those with diabetes, mental retardation, physical handicaps, sick children, and cancer patients of any age. Toussie has been married to his wife for more than 40 years and is devoted to his family, which includes four children and six grandchildren. About Isaac Toussie: With both his money and his time, <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.isaactoussiecharitableworks.com/" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A> has continued the Toussie family mission to give generously to those who are less fortunate. A national philanthropist who routinely helps the blind, the sick, and the needy, Toussie also supports the arts and is a member and former board member of prominent art clubs throughout the tri-state area. His business career includes success as a land developer, business advisor, and real estate investor and consultant. Toussie studied finance, marketing and philosophy at the NYU Stern Undergraduate College and then went on to study finance management and marketing as he earned his MBA from the Stern School of Business at NYU at the age of 21, one of the youngest MBAs the school has ever produced.

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/Isaac_No_Tie2.JPGChicago law firm Brodsky & Odeh splitshttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2904August 20, 201010:00:00

Despite split, both Joel Brodsky and Reem Odeh are committed to Drew Peterson's defense.

CHICAGO / The law firm of Brodsky & Odeh, the legal practice behind several of Chicago's biggest cases, is splitting up, partners Reem Odeh and Joel A. Brodsky jointly announced today. "We have grown in different directions and our expertise is now in very different areas of law," says Brodsky. "After some soul searching and discussion it became obvious to both of us that it simply makes more sense to be in separate law firms." Odeh, who teamed with Brodsky six years ago, says she is looking forward to forging ahead with developing her own practice. "I learned a lot from practicing criminal law with Joel over the last six years, and now it is time for me to develop my own identity as an attorney," says Odeh. Brodsky and Odeh are probably best known for their representation of former Bolingbrook police officer Drew Peterson. Reem says that despite the breakup of the firm, she will remain a part of Peterson's defense team. "I believe in Drew's innocence and I will not stop supporting him because Joel and I are no longer partners," says Odeh. "I will continue to be a part of the defense team." In addition to Peterson, Brodsky and Odeh also represented Joseph Reyes in his successful fight to take his daughter to church over the objections of his Jewish wife.  The case received international media attention. The duo also represented Moshen Salah, whose family of seven was killed in the Gaza war of 2009. The two attorneys will remain in the same suite for now, but will have different phone numbers. Odeh office number: (312) 739-1000. Brodsky office number: (312) 541-7000. Media note: Joel A. Brodsky or Reem Odeh will not be available for comment or interview on this subject.

All Brands Vending Introduces Healthy Vending Options in Schools; Draws Visit from U.S. Senatorhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2907August 19, 201015:00:00healthiervending.com

Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) visited the vending machine company as it introduces its new healthy vending machines that offer nutritious snack choices to fight childhood obesity.

DES MOINES, Iowa / It caught the eye of Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) and it’s bound to bring smiles to parents and kids across the state when schools are back in session: new vending machines from an Iowa company that offer healthy snacks. “Our new <A title="healthy vending machines" href="http://www.healthiervending.com" target=_blank>healthy vending machines</A> vend all the most popular products and can be tailored to meet any state’s nutritional guidelines,” says Todd Hittenmiller, All Brands vending consultant. The state of Iowa declared war on childhood obesity this summer with the passing of the Iowa Healthy Kids Act, and <A title="vending machines" href="http://www.vending.com" target=_blank>All Brands Vending Resource</A> is doing its part in the fight. The leader in vending machines nationwide has introduced its new line of healthy vending machines, something that certainly piqued Harkin’s interest, which led to his visit to the All Brands facilities earlier this year. Offering a much-needed alternative to traditional vending options, the snacks and beverages in these new All Brands vending machines are healthy vending options that are low fat, low sugar and low in carbohydrates. Hittenmiller says these <A title="all brands vending resource" href="http://www.healthiervending.com" target=_blank>healthy snack machines</A> eliminate soda and food vending machines that feature synthetic ingredients, trans fats, and artificial colors and flavors.  And these machines offer a way for schools to make money. “They are a great way for schools to help their students make healthier choices, while keeping 100% of the profits,” says Hittenmiller.                  The vending machines feature beverage trays designed for can and bottled beverage dispensing, and include cold foods, dairy products and other snack or beverage options that are not generally available in traditional vending machines. Each All Brands healthy vending machine can be customized with a school’s colors and logos, and give schools complete control over the vending options available to students. “All Brands healthy vending machines are also a perfect fundraising option for uniforms, field trips, and athletic and academic programs,” says Hittenmiller. “Our beverage and <A title="all brands vending resource" href="http://www.vending.com" target=_blank>food vending machines</A> are also virtually maintenance free. The vending machines come with a full parts warranty, and All Brands takes care of the delivery, set up and training.” Iowa’s Healthy Kids Act has established physical activity requirements for K-12 students and has instituted mandatory nutritional content standards for food and beverages sold and provided on school grounds during the school day. For more information on Iowa’s Healthy Kids Act, please visit <A href="http://www.iowa.gov/educate/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1769&catid=838&Itemid=2545" target=_blank>http://www.iowa.gov/educate/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1769&catid=838&Itemid=2545</A>. For more information on All Brands Vending Resource’s Healthy Vending program, please visit <A title="healthy vending" href="http://www.healthiervending.com" target=_blank>www.healthiervending.com</A>. About All Brands Vending Resource:  <A title="vending machines" href="http://www.vending.com" target=_blank>All Brands Vending Resource</A> machines are manufactured in the US by a skilled workforce. The company has been an industry leader since 1931, and currently has an extensive line of products including small and large snack vending machines, cold soft drink machines, cold and frozen food vending machines, and coffee vending machines. All Brands Vending Resource offers lifetime tech support on its machines and has more than 350 service centers across the country to help each of its vending machine owner operators. The company has developed the latest in cashless payment options for its vending machines and offers different vending packages and support programs to its individual vending machine owners. Contact:  Todd Hittenmiller Email: <A href="mailto:thittenmiller@wittern.com" target=_blank>thittenmiller@wittern.com</A> Email:  Phone:  (800) 548-1982 ext. 8388 Web:  <A title="All Brands Vending Resource" href="http://www.healthiervending.com" target=_blank>www.healthiervending.com</A>

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/all brands healthy vending2.JPGNBC's TODAY lands first post-verdict interview with Rod Blagojevich, PR firm reportshttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2905August 19, 201014:30:00thepublicityagency.com

The former governor of Illinois will appear on the top-rated morning program tomorrow with Meredith Vieira, and also do interviews with Chris Wallace and Jon Stewart.

CHICAGO / NBC's TODAY program has landed the first post-verdict interview with Rod Blagojevich, the PR firm that represents the former governor of Illinois report today. Glenn Selig of The Publicity Agency (<A href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com">http://www.thepublicityagency.com</A>) will appear on the program tomorrow (Friday) and will be interviewed by Meredith Vieira. Other scheduled appearances and interviews include a live interview with Chris Wallace on 'Fox News Sunday' and an interview with Jon Stewart on Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show.' ROD BLAGOJEVICH SCHEDULE: FRIDAY: Time (ET) 7:00am TODAY show (NBC)- New York 8:00am WLS-AM Radio - Don and Roma show 4:00pm WVON Radio - Cliff Kelley SATURDAY: No interviews SUNDAY: 9:00am FOX NEWS SUNDAY (Fox)- Washington, D.C. MONDAY: 11:00pm THE DAILY SHOW with Jon Stewart (Comedy Central)- New York MEDIA INTERVIEWS: Please send ALL requests for interviews via EMAIL to <A href="mailto:media@thepublicityagency.com">media@thepublicityagency.com</A>. Due to the overwhelming number of requests for interviews we regularly receive, it may not be possible to personally respond to every email. Again, requests should be sent to <A href="mailto:media@thepublicityagency.com">media@thepublicityagency.com</A>. NEWS ALERTS: We will prepare and send releases, as needed. Please make sure your news organization and key personnel are signed up to receive these alerts. To receive latest updates via email: <A href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com/rod-blagojevich/news-from-rod.htm">http://www.thepublicityagency.com/rod-blagojevich/news-from-rod.htm</A> RSS feed of Press Releases/News Alerts for desktops, custom homepages or websites: <A href="http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/rss.aspx?z=103">http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/rss.aspx?z=103</A> Rod Blagojevich's Official Website: <A href="http://www.governorrod.com">http://www.governorrod.com</A> Twitter Page for Rod Blagojevich @governorrod: <A href="http://www.twitter.com/governorrod">http://www.twitter.com/governorrod</A> Twitter Page for The Publicity Agency @publicityagency: <A href="http://www.twitter.com/publicityagency">http://www.twitter.com/publicityagency</A> MEDIA CONTACTS: The Publicity Agency (<A href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com">http://www.thepublicityagency.com</A>) Tampa Main Office: (813) 708-1220 Chicago: (312) 546-3034 Glenn Selig Email: <A href="mailto:glenn@thepublicityagency.com">glenn@thepublicityagency.com</A> Cell Phone: (813) 300-5454 (Blackberry)

Wall Street Journal editorial calls on US Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald to resign http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2906August 19, 201012:28:00

A Washington Post editorial says a re-trial would be 'persecution.'

CHICAGO / Two national newspapers printed editorials calling for US Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald to back off Gov. Rod Blagojevich, one paper called on him to resign.  Earlier this week, Blagojevich was convicted on just one of 24 felony counts against him in federal court. A federal jury could agree only on the least serious charge of lying to the FBI five years ago in the case against the former governor of Illinois. The Washington Post editorial says "Mr. Fitzgerald's team needed to convince the jury beyond a reasonable doubt. It didn't...the prosecutor took his shot and lost." (To read The Washington Post editorial, please visit: <A href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/18/AR2010081805283.html">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/18/AR2010081805283.html</A>) The Post says Fitzgerald is now bordering on the line of persecution, just as the governor said after he left the courtroom Tuesday afternoon. In a separate editorial this morning, The Wall Street Journal calls for the prosecutor's resignation after what it calls a pattern of poor attempts for prosecution against high-profile defendants. The Journal says, "If Mr. Fitzgerald doesn't resign of his own accord, the Justice Department should remove him. The fiasco marked another defeat for U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald, whose conduct more and more suggests another unaccountable federal prosecutor run amok." (To read The Wall Street Journal's editorial, please visit: <A href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703649004575437490986410482.html?KEYWORDS=blagojevich">http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703649004575437490986410482.html?KEYWORDS=blagojevich</A>) Fitzerald's team announced in court this week, it will seek to retry the former governor after it failed to win favor with the jury on the more serious charges against Blagojevich and his brother, Robert. MEDIA REQUESTS FOR INTERVIEWS WITH FORMER GOV. BLAGOJEVICH: Please send ALL requests for interviews via EMAIL to <A href="mailto:media@thepublicityagency.com">media@thepublicityagency.com</A>. Due to the overwhelming number of requests for interviews we regularly receive, it may not be possible to personally respond to every email. To receive latest updates via email: <A href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com/rod-blagojevich/news-from-rod.htm">http://www.thepublicityagency.com/rod-blagojevich/news-from-rod.htm</A> RSS feed of Press Releases/News Alerts for desktops, custom homepages or websites: <A href="http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/rss.aspx?z=103">http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/rss.aspx?z=103</A> Rod Blagojevich's Official Website: <A href="http://www.governorrod.com">http://www.governorrod.com</A> Twitter Page for Rod Blagojevich @governorrod: <A href="http://www.twitter.com/governorrod">http://www.twitter.com/governorrod</A> Twitter Page for The Publicity Agency @publicityagency: <A href="http://www.twitter.com/publicityagency">http://www.twitter.com/publicityagency</A> MEDIA CONTACTS: The Publicity Agency (<A href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com">http://www.thepublicityagency.com</A>) Tampa Main Office: (813) 708-1220 Chicago: (312) 546-3034 Glenn Selig Email: <A href="mailto:glenn@thepublicityagency.com">glenn@thepublicityagency.com</A> Phone: (813) 300-5454 (Blackberry)

Boston press release distribution company PRNewsChannel congratulates New England colleges for 'Forbes' honorhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2876August 19, 201011:00:00prnewschannel-boston.com

The full service press release writing and press release distribution firm with a new office in Boston celebrates the 16 institutions who have been selected to the top 50 of Forbes.com's list of 'America's Best Colleges.'

BOSTON / The Boston press release distribution company PRNewsChannel (<A title="press release distribution" href="http://www.prnewschannel.com" target=_blank>http://www.prnewschannel.com</A>) is applauding the sixteen New England colleges and universities who have been named 'America's Best Colleges' by <A href="http://www.forbes.com/2010/08/01/best-colleges-university-ratings-rankings-opinions-best-colleges-10-intro.html" target=_blank>Forbes.com</A>. "When we opened our new Boston bureau, we knew about the academic tradition of the New England area," says Randy Scott, director of operations for PRNewsChannel's Boston bureau. "But to see just how many of these fantastic institutions of higher learning are in the New England area is truly impressive." The top overall honor went to Williams College in Williamstown, Mass., for its overall tuition value and 7 to 1 student to faculty ratio. The overall rankings were compiled with research from the Center for College Affordability and Productivity, which took into consideration, among other factors, the school's overall quality of education, the experiences of the students, and how much the students achieve once they graduate. Scott says the <A title="press release distribution" href="http://www.prnewschannel.com" target=_blank>press release distribution</A> company is excited by the opportunity its new Boston bureau gives them to work with any number of colleges and universities throughout New England to help them share news like this latest Forbes.com honor. "Our <A title="press release writing" href="http://www.pressreleasepros.com" target=_blank>press release writing</A> and press release distribution services are perfect for colleges and universities who want to celebrate their achievements reach out to their communities," says Scott. "We work with schools that either don't have their own public relations departments or that might need a little help supplementing their existing team." PRNewsChannel is the first and only <A title="press release distribution" href="http://www.prnewschannel.com" target=_blank>press release distribution</A> company created by former journalists.  Through its smaller overall company size, the news distribution company competes well with PRNewswire and Businesswire because it offers outstanding one-on-one client services for significantly less cost.  It was named "Best Overall Newswire" in June. (Read article: PRNewsChannel Expands Reach to Boston) <A href="http://tampabay.bizjournals.com/tampabay/stories/2010/07/26/daily13.html">http://tampabay.bizjournals.com/tampabay/stories/2010/07/26/daily13.html</A> Here are the 16 New England colleges and universities that were named '<A href="http://www.forbes.com/2010/08/01/best-colleges-university-ratings-rankings-opinions-best-colleges-10-intro.html" target=_blank>America's Best Colleges</A>' by Forbes.com: #1  Williams College #2  Amherst College #5  Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.) #8  Harvard University #10 Yale University #12 Wellesley College #15 Wesleyan University #26 Middlebury College #27 Boston College #30 Dartmouth College #31 Colby College #34 Tufts University #35 Smith College #39 College of the Holy Cross #40 Bowdoin College #45 Brown University PRNewsChannel has established partnerships with leading content syndicators including AOL, Google, Comtex, Financial Content and others to maximize its online reach, a database of nearly 500,000 reporters and editors nationwide and Canada for email distribution of press releases and counts a growing list of large and small companies nationwide as clients. For more information on the PRNewsChannel Boston bureau, please visit <A title="press release distribution" href="http://www.prnewschannel-boston.com" target=_blank>http://www.prnewschannel-boston.com</A> or phone (617) 275-5510. Media Contact: Randy Scott Director of Operations-Boston Bureau Phone: (617) 275-5510 ext. 7782 Email: <A href="mailto:randy@prnewschannel.com" target=_blank>randy@prnewschannel.com</A> Web: <A title="press release distribution" href="http://www.prnewschannel.com" target=_blank>www.prnewschannel.com</A> Justin Herndon Director of Publicity and News Phone: (813) 708-1220 Email: <A href="mailto:justin@prnewschannel.com" target=_blank>justin@prnewschannel.com</A> Web: <A title="press release distribution" href="http://www.prnewschannel.com" target=_blank>www.prnewschannel.com</A>

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/williams college2.JPGForecasters say storm season to pick up soon; Florida public adjuster outlines preparation plan for property ownershttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2903August 18, 201015:30:00publicadjuster.com

Citing a report from hurricane researchers that predicts at least 15 named storms in the coming weeks, Florida public adjuster Tutwiler and Associates gives property owners an idea of what they need to know and learn in the event of storm damage.

TAMPA, Fla. / The lack of tropic storm activity over the last four years has given many property owners throughout the Gulf and Atlantic coasts a false sense of security. But if a recent prediction from the renowned hurricane research team at Colorado State University is correct, that sense of security is about to be shattered, say the Florida public adjusters at <A title="Florida public adjuster" href="http://www.publicadjuster.com" target=_blank>Tutwiler and Associates</A>. William Gray heads up the storm researchers at CSU, and according to a recent Bloomberg News article, Gray says at least 15 named storms will develop before the end of the 2010 hurricane season. The licensed and certified public adjusters at Tutwiler and Associates, with offices throughout Florida and in nine other states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, say the prediction means there is more concern for property owners this storm season than in any other year since 2005 when Hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit the U.S., killing more than 1,800 people and causing more than $91 billion in damage. While forecasts are certainly not guarantees, the property insurance experts at <A title="Florida public adjuster" href="http://www.publicadjuster.com" target=_blank>Tutwiler and Associates</A> say these predictions are a great reason for property owners to prepare for the worst. "Property owners need to sit down with their families or their business colleagues and kind of walk through a dry run of what would happen if one of these storms hit," says Dick Tutwiler, founder and CEO of Tutwiler and Associates. "In addition to an evacuation plan and a hurricane survival kit, policyholders need to play out insurance issues. What are their deductibles? Do they know their duties and responsibilities in the event of a <A title="Florida public adjuster" href="http://www.publicadjuster.com" target=_blank>property loss</A>? These are the basics that any property owner can do to help save themselves money when that storm hits." Tutwiler uses the issue of a property’s location as an example. Policyholders need to find out if their property in a flood zone, and if so, is the property owner covered for a flood loss? This sort of coverage is excluded in almost all property policies, but certain properties can be insured through the National Flood Insurance Program so the <A title="Florida public adjuster" href="http://www.publicadjuster.com" target=_blank>Florida public adjuster </A>says property owners need to do their homework to see what their coverage options are. Because the Gulf and Atlantic coast region has for the most part been spared a direct hit from a named tropical storm since 2005, and because of the recent economic downturn in the United States, the Florida public adjusters at Tutwiler and Associates say a growing number of property owners may have not kept up with their premiums or have reduced their coverages in an effort to save money. In a word, the property insurance experts call that “shortsighted.” They say there is often a limited window of time for property owners to correct their mistake before it’s too late. "A lot of insurance companies, including the federal government flood insurance program, may have a time period where they cut off underwriting," says Tutwiler. "When a storm is imminent, they’ll sometimes stop even taking applications. The point for property owners here is simple: don’t wait." The Florida public adjusters at Tutwiler and Associates say the anticipated jet stream shift over the next two weeks that will keep upper-level winds from reaching far enough south to interfere with potential tropical storm development is one of the reasons for the CSU hurricane tropical storm prediction. These same jet stream winds, says Tutwiler, have wreaked havoc in other parts of the world this summer, especially in Russia and Pakistan, and based on expert reports could potentially cause property damage of a similar scope here in the United States because of winds and flooding as a result of a hurricane. For more information, please visit <A title="certified public adjuster" href="http://www.PublicAdjuster.com" target=_blank>www.PublicAdjuster.com.</A> About Tutwiler and Associates: <A title="Florida public adjuster" href="http://www.publicadjuster.com" target=_blank>Tutwiler and Associates</A> is a firm of public adjusters licensed in 10 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands specializing in commercial and residential property loss adjusting. With well in excess of $113 million in client success stories over a 27-year history, the Florida public adjusters work exclusively on behalf of policyholders to help them achieve the maximum settlement amounts they can fairly and honestly recover based on their loss and their policy provisions. Professional help from the adjusters at Tutwiler and Associates can help clients obtain a fair recovery under their policy. The Gulf Coast based public adjuster firm is committed to public service and strives to educate its clients about commercial and residential windstorm and hurricane losses, flood damage, fire, smoke and water damage, collapse, hidden decay and mold losses, sinkholes, loss of stock, and business interruption.  Contact:  Tutwiler and Associates Email:  <A href="mailto:tutwiler@publicadjuster.com" target=_blank>tutwiler@publicadjuster.com</A> Phone:  (800) 321-4488 Web:  <A title="certified public adjuster" href="http://www.PublicAdjuster.com" target=_blank>www.PublicAdjuster.com</A>

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/2849-2823-Tutwiler_logo_2.jpgYour Politics News exclusive report: Pimp paid for first Harry Reid campaign, former manager says; takes lie detector to prove claimshttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2868August 18, 201012:00:00yourpoliticsnews.com

Political website obtains new polygraph results confirming claims by former U.S. Senator Harry Reid manager that a Reno brothel owner lined politician's pockets with illegal campaign money.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. / The political website YourPoliticsNews.com (<A href="http://www.yourpoliticsnews.com">www.yourpoliticsnews.com</A>) reports in an article posted today that it has obtained a polygraph recently taken by Sen. Harry Reid's former campaign manager that confirms his claims that Reid illegally accepted campaign money from a Reno brothel owner.  In what was clearly a calculated political move intended to preempt what he expected would be a torrent of attacks on his own credibility, Donald Williams conceded that he took a polygraph and planned to go public "sometime soon" with claims that his former boss took illegal cash from a brothel owner to fund his political campaign, <A title="Your Politics News" href="http://www.yourpoliticsnews.com/2010/08/18/exclusive-pimp-paid-for-first-harry-reid-campaign-former-manager-says-takes-lie-detector-to-prove-claims/" target=_blank>YourPoliticsNews.com</A> reports. Your Politics News legally obtained the polygraph results, which show Williams was truthful when he answered all questions regarding Reid's campaign earnings and spending habits. In an exclusive interview with Your Politics News, Reid's former campaign manager said that until the political website obtained the polygraph, the plan was to wait but that "I did not know exactly when to disclose to the world the results of the polygraph."  The test was administered by James Hannah of the Nevada-based <A title="polygraph test" href="http://www.eyeagency.com/home.html" target=_blank>Eye Agency Investigations</A> LLC. According to the company website, Hannah is a Backster School of Lie Detection graduate and an associate member of the American Polygraph Association. He confirmed that Williams provided truthful answers to all questions.    The explosive statements from the senator's former right-hand man come during Reid's <A title="Harry Reid Sharron Angle poll" href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2010/senate/nv/nevada_senate_angle_vs_reid-1517.html" target=_blank>statistical dead heat</A> with Republican challenger Sharron Angle in Nevada's U.S. Senate race. (<A title="Don Williams polygraph Harry Reid" href="http://www.prnewschannel.com/pdf/Williams_Polygraph.pdf" target=_blank>Download the Don Williams-Harry Reid Polygraph</A>) "If true, this is the smoking gun that Republicans have been praying to find and they will fire as often as possible," says Sam Wood, a Republican strategist from Washington, D.C. "This could prove to be devastating for Reid." Williams claimed that on two occasions he delivered to Reid at least $10,000 in cash from Mustang Ranch owner Joe Conforte as early as 1970, during Reid's lieutenant governor campaign. The lie detection test, dated May 30, confirms the veracity of Williams' statements that Reid built part of his campaign war chest with his ties to Conforte. The Reid-Conforte relationship began when Reid asked his campaign manager to meet the brothel owner, Williams said. The Mustang Ranch operator was known in political circles as a tracker of Nevada's races and generous donor. "Reid implored me to take this meeting because he did not want to be spotted huddling with Conforte. I agreed," Williams said. The men discussed politics at a restaurant, until Conforte cut the meeting short and asked Williams to step outside. Conforte opened his car's trunk to reveal a pile of absentee ballots. Each was marked for Reid, he told Williams. Conforte then directed the campaign manager to deliver a thick envelope to the politician. "I gave it to Reid the next day," Williams said this week. "He opened it in front of me. It was full of hundred-dollar bills." Reid won the election. No law prohibited Conforte from contributing to Reid, as long as he pledged the money toward his statewide office campaign and reported the amount. But Reid did neither, Williams said, when the young Democrat from Searchlight abandoned his gubernatorial race to run for U.S. Senate four years later. Reid spent the money on his federal office run in 1974, according to his former manager. "Reid pledged none of the funds would be co-mingled," Williams said. "Reid lied." Williams recalled a panicked Reid phoned him and requested he meet with the brothel owner again. The evening ended with Williams helping Conforte count $10,000 in his double-wide trailer at the Mustang Ranch. Conforte had earmarked every dollar for Reid. Reid lost the election. Today, some 40 years later, Reid fights his toughest challenger for the Senate seat he's held since 1987. Rasmussen Reports surveys from July showed 45 percent of Nevada voters favored Reid over Angle, who had 43 percent of voters' early support. Forty-eight percent of voters shared a "Very Unfavorable" view of Reid, while 41 percent held the same view of Angle. Williams' polygraph exam was administered using The Polyscore, an instrument developed by Johns Hopkins University of Applied Physics Laboratory. (<A title="Don Williams polygraph Harry Reid" href="http://www.prnewschannel.com/pdf/Williams_Polygraph.pdf" target=_blank>Download the Don Williams-Harry Reid Polygraph</A>) "Inevitably, my words will be questioned by political double talk [and] media opportunists whom are in Reid's back pocket," Williams stated. What remains unknown is how this revelation about the long-serving senator will resonate with voters. "To me this race is about credibility and honesty," says Mary Stephenson from Carson City, Nev. "I don't love everything about Angle but she is a woman and certainly not one of the good ole boys. That is more than enough to get my vote." Related link:  Polygraph results: <A href="http://www.prnewschannel.com/pdf/Williams_Polygraph.pdf">http://www.prnewschannel.com/pdf/Williams_Polygraph.pdf</A> Your Politics News:  <A href="http://www.yourpoliticsnews.com">http://www.yourpoliticsnews.com</A>

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/reid_williams_polygraph1.jpgAmbulance network serves communities around the world with Robert Toussie and Isaac Toussie supporthttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2901August 18, 201010:00:00http://www.prnewschannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=0&a=2887

Prolific national and international father-son philanthropists Robert Toussie and Isaac Toussie have helped thousands of sick and critically injured people around the world through their large monetary donations to Haztolah, the largest volunteer ambulance service in the U.S.

NEW YORK / Call them two of Brooklyn’s biggest success stories. Robert Toussie, one of America's most prominent entrepreneurs, has lived and worked in Brooklyn for more than 50 years. Haztolah, a volunteer medical organization aimed to address a need in the Jewish community for an ambulance service that understands its cultural and religions needs, began in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn and has since grown to become the largest volunteer ambulance service in the United States. These successes aren’t mutually exclusive. Together with his son, Isaac Toussie, <A title="Robert Toussie" href="http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/10/08/c408270/robert-toussie-reflects-on-more-than-sixty-years-in-business" target=_blank>Robert Toussie</A> has donated considerable time and large monetary sums to Haztolah to help it save the lives of thousands of people in the tri-state area alone. <H5>Isaac Toussie and Robert Toussie Help Volunteers Save Lives</H5> Haztolah is just one of several medical organizations to which that <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.prnewschannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=0&a=2887" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A> and Robert Toussie continue to donate both their money and their time. Over the last several decades, the Toussies have helped Haztolah grow from a local, New York-area charity to what is now the largest volunteer ambulance service in the United States. Continuing their family’s commitment to helping the less fortunate and those in need, Robert and Isaac Toussie’s donations over the last few decades have been used to purchase medical supplies and even ambulances for Haztolah, which has put the volunteer medical service in a position to open more branches and train countless volunteers for the emergencies they encounter on a regular basis. With charitable donations like those from Robert Toussie and his son, <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/stock-alert/amr_robert-toussie-support-for-airline-charity-goes-beyond-money-1103791.html" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A>, Haztolah now features more than 80 ambulances and more than 2,000 volunteer EMTs in the U.S., and has dozens of branches around the world. Rabbi Hershel Weber founded Haztolah in Brooklyn in the late 1960s to address the specific cultural and religious needs of the Jewish community. Haztolah’s volunteers are certified emergency medical technicians (EMTs), who work in cooperation with other EMS, Police, Fire, and paramedic agencies to foster relationships with the Jewish communities and improve emergency response times. The volunteer medical service answers more than 250,000 calls each year, and has saved thousands of lives because its volunteer EMTs are constantly on call. They keep their lifesaving medical equipment in their cars, and even as they go about their everyday activities, they can often respond to an emergency call quicker than traditional 911 emergency personnel. <H5>Like Father, Like Son: Isaac Toussie Continues Robert Toussie’s Charitable Drive</H5> Over the last decade, this continued push to give back to the community has moved from a <A title="Robert Toussie" href="http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/10/08/c408270/robert-toussie-reflects-on-more-than-sixty-years-in-business" target=_blank>Robert Toussie</A> solo endeavor to a Toussie family imperative. Robert’s son, Isaac Toussie, has continued the family’s dedication to improving the quality of life of the less fortunate, and has worked with several charities to help the sick, blind and poor across the country. It is well documented that thousands of people have benefited from the Toussie’s medical contributions. Lives have been saved, suffering has been diminished, and illnesses have been treated and, in some cases, even cured. About Robert Toussie: Robert Toussie’s philanthropy may never garner as many headlines as his more than 50-year business career, but that doesn’t make it any less prolific. Toussie’s charitable works are as diversified as they are generous, as together with his son, Isaac Toussie, Bob Toussie has supported more than two dozen synagogues and churches, first responder organizations like Haztolah, and medical facilities. The Toussies’ support has helped fund significant and varied medical research designed to help those with diabetes, mental retardation, physical handicaps, sick children, and cancer patients of any age. Toussie has been married to his wife for more than 40 years and is devoted to his family, which includes four children and six grandchildren. About Isaac Toussie: With both his money and his time, <A title="Isaac Toussie" href="http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/stock-alert/amr_robert-toussie-support-for-airline-charity-goes-beyond-money-1103791.html" target=_blank>Isaac Toussie</A> has continued the Toussie family mission to give generously to those who are less fortunate. A national philanthropist who routinely helps the blind, the sick, and the needy, Toussie also supports the arts and is a member and former board member of prominent art clubs throughout the tri-state area. His business career includes success as a land developer, business advisor, and real estate investor and consultant. Toussie studied finance, marketing and philosophy at the NYU Stern Undergraduate College and then went on to study finance management and marketing as he earned his MBA from the Stern School of Business at NYU at the age of 21, one of the youngest MBAs the school has ever produced.

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/Isaac_With_Book2.JPGRod Blagojevich responds to hung jury verdict, condemns prosecutor on single convictionhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2900August 17, 201019:10:00thepublicityagency.com

Former Illinois governor speaks out on guilty count of lying to federal authorities in 2005.

CHICAGO / During a brief press conference this afternoon, former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich told reporters he would fight the single criminal charge of which jurors convicted him. "Patti and I are going to continue to fight, because this fight is a lot bigger than just me," Blagojevich said an hour after the judge declared a mistrial on 23 of the 24 charges the politician faced. The jury, which deliberated for 14 days, convicted Blagojevich of lying to federal agents in 2005, three years prior to his arrest. The Democrat called it "one nebulous charge from years ago." "I want the people of Illinois to know I did not lie to the FBI. I've told the truth from the very beginning. This is a persecution. We have a prosecutor who wants to spend tens of millions of the taxpayers’ money. Most people say you can’t fight city hall…they threw everything they could at me, and the government did not prove its case," Blagojevich said. His publicist, Glenn Selig, said Blagojevich will not be granting interviews tonight (Tuesday evening). MEDIA INTERVIEWS: Please send ALL requests for interviews via EMAIL to <A href="mailto:media@thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>media@thepublicityagency.com</A>. Due to the overwhelming number of requests for interviews we regularly receive, it may not be possible to personally respond to every email. Again, requests should be sent to <A href="mailto:media@thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>media@thepublicityagency.com</A>. NEWS ALERTS: We will prepare and send releases, as needed. Please make sure your news organization and key personnel are signed up to receive these alerts. To receive latest updates via email: <A href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com/rod-blagojevich/news-from-rod.htm" target=_blank>http://www.thepublicityagency.com/rod-blagojevich/news-from-rod.htm</A> RSS feed of Press Releases/News Alerts for desktops, custom homepages or websites: <A href="http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/rss.aspx?z=103" target=_blank>http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/rss.aspx?z=103</A> Rod Blagojevich's Official Website: <A href="http://www.governorrod.com" target=_blank>http://www.governorrod.com</A> Twitter Page for Rod Blagojevich @governorrod: <A href="http://www.twitter.com/governorrod" target=_blank>http://www.twitter.com/governorrod</A> Twitter Page for The Publicity Agency @publicityagency: <A href="http://www.twitter.com/publicityagency" target=_blank>http://www.twitter.com/publicityagency</A> MEDIA CONTACTS: The Publicity Agency (<A href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>http://www.thepublicityagency.com</A>) Tampa Main Office: (813) 708-1220 Chicago: (312) 546-3034 Glenn Selig Email: <A href="mailto:glenn@thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>glenn@thepublicityagency.com</A> Phone: (813) 300-5454 (Blackberry)

PowerObjects to host educational CRM event in Minneapolis areahttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2899August 17, 201018:15:00powerobjects.com

A leader in Microsoft Dynamics CRM (Customer Relationship Management), PowerObjects will host a one-day educational CRM event in October.

MINNEAPOLIS / PowerObjects, a leader in Microsoft Dynamics CRM (Customer Relationship Management) solutions, announced today that it will be hosting <A href="http://www.powerobjects.com/powerconnect.aspx" target=_blank>PowerConnect</A>, a one-day educational CRM event on October 6, 2010, at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Plymouth, Minn. The event will feature business and technical sessions focused on the best practices of Microsoft Dynamics CRM and SharePoint, new Microsoft Dynamics CRM product feature updates and upcoming release highlights, and <A title=PowerObjects href="http://www.powerobjects.com/why-powerobjects.aspx" target=_blank>PowerObjects product </A>advancements. This one-day event is free of charge and will be an opportunity for customers, staff members, and partners to experience exciting keynotes from PowerObjects and Microsoft, educational breakout sessions, innovative ISV solutions, and customer case studies and panels. "We’re very excited to be hosting our first PowerConnect event and it’s a way to bring together like-minded individuals to share ideas on how to leverage <A href="http://www.powerobjects.com/lookingforcrm.aspx" target=_blank>Microsoft Dynamics CRM</A>to drive success,” said Jim Sheehan, COO of PowerObjects.  "As a leading Microsoft Partner focused on Microsoft Dynamics CRM, we have a great deal of CRM expertise and knowledge, and through this event we can better share and help customers get more from their technology investments. Our clients and business partners play an integral role in making CRM successful, and this event allows them to share experiences and lessons learned that benefit all of us.” The event will also feature innovative ISV sponsors, including <A href="http://email.exacttarget.com/" target=_blank>ExactTarget</A>, an industry leader in interactive marketing software and services; <A href="http://experlogix.com/index.php" target=_blank>experlogix</A>, a leading developer of comprehensive product configuration solutions; and <A href="http://www.tendigits.com/" target=_blank>TenDigits</A>, a global leader in wireless CRM solutions. For additional event details, visit <A href="http://www.powerobjects.com/powerconnect.aspxor"><A title="Power Objects" href="http://www.powerobjects.com/powerconnect.aspxor" target=_blank>http://www.powerobjects.com/powerconnect.aspx</A> or contact Deb Victor at 612.201.2299, <A href="mailto:deb.victor@powerobjects.com" target=_blank>deb.victor@powerobjects.com</A>. About PowerObjects: Established in 1993, PowerObjects is one of a handful of organizations recognized as a leader in delivering <A href="http://www.powerobjects.com/lookingforcrm.aspx" target=_blank>Microsoft Dynamics CRM</A>/xRM solutions to customers. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, PowerObjects has an impressive and rapidly-growing list of customers benefiting from Microsoft CRM/xRM. PowerObjects fully embraces the power of customer choice and offers hosted, on-premise and online CRM deployment options. Headquartered in Minneapolis, with offices in Dallas, PowerObjects provides CRM solutions to businesses and non-profit organizations in multiple industries, including healthcare, life sciences, insurance, financial services, publishing, distribution, manufacturing and professional services. For more information, visit <A title="Microsoft CRM" href="http://www.powerobjects.com" target=_blank>www.powerobjects.com</A>.

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/2820-powerobjectsnewlogo3.jpgThe Reynolds Journalism Institute and GateHouse Media to award $2,000 to newspaper named Innovator of the Yearhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2898August 17, 201017:22:00rjionline.org

Columbia, Mo. / The <A title="Reynolds Journalism Institute" href="http://http://www.rjionline.org/index.php" target=_blank>Reynolds Journalism Institute</A> (RJI) and <A title="GateHouse Media" href="http://www.gatehousemedia.com" target=_blank>GateHouse Media</A> have announced that they will partner in awarding $2,000 to the winning newspaper in the fourth Associated Press Managing Editors (APME) Innovator of the Year competition. Finalists for the 2010 award – The Seattle Times, The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, and the Salem, Ore., Statesman Journal – will present their work Oct. 20-22 at the APME annual conference in St. Petersburg, Fla. Attendees at the conference will vote on a winner. "RJI supports the APME Innovation contest because it promotes new ideas and shows how they were accomplished," said RJI Executive Director Pam Johnson. The Seattle Times is recognized for its networked journalism project and its breaking news coverage of the deaths of four police; the Statesman Journal is recognized for its extensive use of social networking in all types of reporting, and the Democrat and Chronicle is recognized for its Picture the Impossible alternate reality game developed in partnership with the Rochester Institute of Technology. Previous winners include the Fort Myers News Press, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the Oklahoman. MEDIA CONTACT: Kelly Peery Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute Email: <A title="Kelly Peery" href="mailto:peeryk@rjionline.org" target=_blank>peeryk@rjionline.org</A> Phone: (573) 882-9650 About the Reynolds Journalism Institute: The <A title="Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute" href="http://www.rjionline.org/index.php" target=_blank>Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute</A> (rjionline.org) engages media professionals, scholars and citizens in programs aimed at improving the practice and understanding of journalism. Part of the Missouri School of Journalism, RJI collaborates with news and technology companies, professional associations, foundations and individuals to generate and test innovative models and technologies for journalism and advertising. Six Donald W. Reynolds Fellows spend an academic year at RJI, working with Missouri faculty and students and RJI staff to develop new ways to gather, process and deliver news, information and advertising. RJI was launched in 2004 with an initial $31 million grant from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation. In 2009, the Foundation awarded the Institute an additional $15 million for operating support. About The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation: The <A title="Donald W. Reynolds Foundation" href="http://dwrf.org" target=_blank>Donald W. Reynolds Foundation</A> is a national philanthropic organization founded in 1954 by the late media entrepreneur for whom it is named.  Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, it has committed more than $100 million to its National Journalism Initiative in the United States.

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/blue_front_RJI.jpgTampa Boat Show turns red, white and blue with Sept. 11 tribute and Tampa Fire Rescue boat displayhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2897August 17, 201015:48:00

45th annual show offers free admission to police, fire fighters and military officials Sept. 11.

TAMPA, Fla. / The 2010 Tampa Boat Show is holding a September 11th Remembrance Ceremony with the Tampa Fire Rescue Team. A flag that flew over Ground Zero during September 11 recovery efforts and is part of the nationwide “Follow the Flag” program is on loan to the Tampa Firefighters Museum and will be raised this year in conjunction with several other commemorative flags across the country. The ceremony will be led by Tampa Fire Chief Tom Forward and begins at noon on September 11 on Circle Drive outside of the Tampa Convention Center. Visitors to the show can also see and tour The Patriot throughout the three-day event. This 69-foot, 52-ton vessel can shoot water 100 feet in all directions and allows firefighters to work quickly, safely and be responsive to the large number of cargo ships and passenger vessels that travel daily to and from the Port of Tampa. The Patriot will be showcased at the new Discover Boating Dock.  Visitors can also watch her in action—firefighters will conduct in-water demonstrations of how the fire boat works twice daily. And, to thank active duty military, law enforcement and fire fighters for service to the Tampa community, the 2010 Tampa Boat Show is offering FREE admission on September 11 to those who present a valid active ID upon admission. Show details: When:              Friday through Sunday, September 10-12, 2010 Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday:  10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Where:            Tampa Convention Center 333 South Franklin Street Tampa, FL 33602 Admission:      $9.00 for adults (16 and older) FREE for kids 15 and under -All military personnel, EMTs, Fire Fighters and Police get in FREE on September 11 with valid ID -Adult tickets purchased online before September 10 receive a $2.00 discount Web:           For more information, visit <A href="http://www.TampaBoatShow.com">www.TampaBoatShow.com</A>; <A href="http://www.twitter.com/TampaBoatShow">www.twitter.com/TampaBoatShow</A> About the Tampa Boat Show The 45th annual Tampa Boat Show is produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the world’s largest producer of boat shows and the leading association representing the recreational boating industry. NMMA member companies produce more than 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters and anglers throughout the U.S. and Canada. The association is dedicated to industry growth through programs in public policy advocacy, market statistics and research, product quality assurance and promotion of the boating lifestyle. For more information, visit <A href="http://www.nmma.org">www.nmma.org</A>. The 2010 Tampa Boat Show is sponsored by Fosters, GEICO Powersports, and Mount Gay Rum. MEDIA CONTACTS: Sarah Ryser, NMMA 312-946-6285 <A href="mailto:sryser@nmma.org">sryser@nmma.org</A> Claudia D’Avanzo or Nancy McCardel 404-374-5893 <A href="mailto:davanzo@creativecomminc.com">davanzo@creativecomminc.com</A> <A href="mailto:mccardel@creativecomminc.com">mccardel@creativecomminc.com</A>

New book reveals inspirational story of one man's search for meaning of lifehttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2894August 17, 201010:45:00lotusonthesnow.yolasite.com

'Lotus on the Snow' by Poven Leace offers a personal account from a wealthy physician, who finds happiness and a purpose in life.

ALBANY, N.Y. / ‘<A title="Lotus on the Snow" href="http://www.lotusonthesnow.yolasite.com" target=_blank>Lotus on the Snow</A>’ (ISBN 145152935X), by Poven Leace, is the true story of Alan, a wealthy, successful physician who pays the price for what he wants in life with a sick body, a broken family and deepening sorrows. But once he identifies his own answer to the meaning of life, he discovers a purpose and happiness he never dreamed of. Money does not buy happiness, notes ‘<A title="Lotus on the Snow" href="http://www.lotusonthesnow.yolasite.com" target=_blank>Lotus on the Snow</A>,’ which portrays the unfolding of one man’s search for the truth in life. Coming from a poor, dysfunctional family, Alan rises to power and wealth, enriching his life with a Chicago mansion, a trophy wife, a yacht and numerous bank accounts.  But Alan is dissatisfied with his life, and his sorrows seem to deepen. As he wonders why he constantly struggles for survival in life, despite his riches, he begins to uncover spiritual truths that change his life for the better, at last. ‘<A title="Lotus on the Snow" href="http://www.lotusonthesnow.yolasite.com" target=_blank>Lotus on the Snow</A>’ urges every reader to allow unconditional love and genuine compassion to enter their heart. Hoping to offer encouragement and support, the book shows what the child of a dysfunctional family can achieve, while also offering pathways to a richer and more meaningful way of life. ‘Lotus on the Snow’ is available for sale online at <A href="http://www.amazon.com" target=_blank>Amazon.com</A> and other channels. About the Author: Poven Leace writes about body, mind, spirit, inspiration and personal growth. MEDIA CONTACT: Poven Leace Email: <A href="mailto:povenleace@yahoo.com" target=_blank>povenleace@yahoo.com</A> Web:   <A title="Lotus on the Snow" href="http://www.lotusonthesnow.yolasite.com" target=_blank>www.lotusonthesnow.yolasite.com</A> REVIEW COPIES AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this press release do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of CreateSpace or its affiliates.

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'The League of Freaks and the Secret Key' by Alberto Hazan, M.D., follows five friends who fight bullies and find treasure with secret powers.

LAS VEGAS / ‘<A title="League of Freaks" href="http://www.theleagueoffreaks.com" target=_blank>The League of Freaks and the Secret Key</A>’ (ISBN 1451519168) by Alberto Hazan, M.D., offers an adventurous tale about a group of high school rejects who form a bond when they discover their secret powers. “I wondered what it’d be like if you could have your differences be a source of power,” said Hazan. Shree Mandvi, a first-generation Indian American from the Bronx, certainly feels different at her new school, the elite Kennedy Academy in Cambridge, Mass. Shree uses her newly discovered ability to become a stinging bee in order to combat the bullying inflicted on her and her friends. As Shree attempts to figure out the origin of her power and the best way to channel her sting, she discovers an ancient map leading to a secret key and treasure buried in a maze of tunnels beneath Harvard University. Shree also discovers four other kids with special powers like hers – from swimming like a whale to seeing through walls – who may be able to help her find the treasure before the bullies do. ‘<A title="League of Freaks" href="http://www.theleagueoffreaks.com" target=_blank>The League of Freaks and the Secret Key</A>’ is the first of seven books in ‘The League of Freaks’ series. Hazan is currently writing the sequel, ‘The League of Freaks and the Guardian of Fate.’ ‘The League of Freaks and the Secret Key’ is available for sale online at <A href="http://www.amazon.com" target=_blank>Amazon.com</A> and other channels. About the Author: Alberto Hazan is an emergency physician in Las Vegas, but was also an English teacher at a school for the blind in Casablanca, Morocco prior to starting his career in medicine. The son of a French-Moroccan father and Spanish mother, Hazan was born in Venezuela but has lived, traveled and worked in North Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Australia.   MEDIA CONTACT Alberto Hazan  Email:   <A href="mailto:alberto.hazan@gmail.com" target=_blank>alberto.hazan@gmail.com</A> Phone:  (917) 612-6725 Web:  <A title="League of Freaks" href="http://www.theleagueoffreaks.com" target=_blank>www.theleagueoffreaks.com</A>     REVIEW COPIES AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this press release do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of CreateSpace or its affiliates.

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'Relationship Purgatory, for Two' by Karen Sala works to inspire singles, dating and married couples in order to achieve understanding and grow closer through relationship discoveries.

BARRIE, Ontario / 'Relationship Purgatory, for Two' by Karen Sala (ISBN: 1450585477) seeks to inform couples on how to identify and avoid common pitfalls that can damage relationships while fostering the kind of love, passion and desire that will last a lifetime. According to Sala, many dating or marriage relationships become overburdened with problems leaving the couples feeling as though that are trapped in purgatory – committed to a loved one but unsure how to recapture the happiness, desire and lust they once knew. Perhaps, says the author, they now are possibly looking for these same needs in other relationships. Sala states that this phenomenon can be overcome when each individual works to gain a better understanding of their own development, desires and attitudes within the relationship. The book leads readers through an emotional self-examination intended to reveal the ways in which partners relate to each other, offering a new perspective on resolving issues that can cause affairs, abuse, bring about addiction and often destroy relationships. Sala insists, “Without understanding, or knowledge of the real issues with the individuals in the relationship, it will often bring about a long list of personal excuses and a level of disassociation from each other. This leaves the individuals no closer and often further away from their own relationship, and understanding of their own real life needs.”   Inspired after interviewing hundreds of couples and individuals who were in complicated emotional relationships, the book aims to make it simple for  readers to examine, understand and accept their own frustrations, hurt, pain and disappointments. Sala maintains that this process is critical to the formation of the kind of lasting trust and intimacy that exists in fulfilling romantic partnerships and loving relationships. 'Relationship Purgatory, for Two' is available for sale online at <a href="http://www.amazon.com" target="_blank">Amazon.com</a> and other channels. About the Author: Karen Sala is a writer and human relationship expert. A native of Toronto, Sala is the author of 'The Art of Finding Yourself, At Any Age' and 'The Gasping.' MEDIA CONTACT: Karen Sala E-mail:  <a href="mailto:msalarp42@yahoo.com" target="_blank">kmsalarp42@yahoo.com</a>        Phone:  (705) 229-2210 REVIEW COPIES AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this press release do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of CreateSpace or its affiliates.

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'The African Paradox' by Allan Afuah offers new plan for Africa to solve its poverty problem.

ARBOR, Mich. / <A title="African Paradox" href="http://www.africanparadox.com" target=_blank>'The African Paradox: Is China the Solution? New Game Strategies for Eradicating Poverty in Africa' </A>(ISBN 0615368298) by Allan Afuah insists that Africa can emerge as a powerful force by learning to create value by making products and services that people need. Africa’s poverty has little to do with corruption, slavery, colonialism, war and disease, argues Afuah in 'The African Paradox.' Instead, his research suggests that Africa has remained poor because it needs to create value in the marketplace, and he contends that China can be a huge part of the solution to the continent’s poverty problem. Afuah insists there is unlimited potential in Africa. The untapped natural resources, large potential market and determined hard-working people are all assets that can be put to work to create a global economy. “There are more Chinese people living in Nigeria than there were British people living there at the height of the British Empire,” says Afuah. “It is in the interest of the West to know that it is now losing to China in African markets. Africans should identify and exploit their strengths, and cooperate internally and with the rest of the world.” Africa, according to the author, can be revitalized and can have great impact on the world at large. Aimed at anyone who cares about poverty, politics or the fate of Africa, <A title="African Paradox" href="http://www.africanparadox.com" target=_blank>'The African Paradox'</A> is meant to be thought-provoking and inspiring. <A title="African paradox" href="http://www.africanparadox.com" target=_blank>'The African Paradox: Is China the Solution? New Game Strategies for Eradicating Poverty in Africa'</A> is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels. About the Author: Allan Afuah holds a doctorate from MIT and is an associate professor of strategy at the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business. His research focuses on understanding the determinants of firm performance in the face of disruptive technological changes. His published books include 'Strategic Innovation: New Game Strategies for Competitive Advantage;' 'Business Model: A Strategic Management Approach;' 'Innovation Management: Strategies, Implementation and Profits;' and 'Internet Business Models and Strategies.' MEDIA CONTACT: Allan Afuah Email:               <A href="mailto:afuah@umich.edu" target=_blank>afuah@umich.edu</A> Phone:               (734) 763-3740 Website:            <A href="http://www.Africanparadox.com" target=_blank>www.Africanparadox.com</A> REVIEW COPIES AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this press release do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of CreateSpace or its affiliates.

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/The African Paradox.JPGMemoir reveals how to move beyond trauma of childhood sexual abusehttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2884August 17, 201009:00:00ljhouseofelegance.net

'Hidden Hurts Revealed: Biography of a Woman' by A. Jean White Jennings explores how to heal from past trauma.

CHICAGO / '<A href="http://www.ljhouseofelegance.net" target=_blank>Hidden Hurts Revealed: Biography of a Woman'</A> by A. Jean White Jennings (ISBN 1449974503) argues for victims of abuse and incest to come forward and unburden their secret pasts for a more fulfilling life. Far too often, incest and rape victims keep silent about the abuse in their life, says Jennings, but in her new memoir, she argues against secrecy and against letting bygones be bygones.  Instead, she urges victims to examine and cast off the cancerous memories of the past. Jennings reveals her own years of terrifying abuse and rape. But instead of giving in and giving up on life, she becomes determined to find a way out of her nightmare. She shows how she becomes a loving partner and parent, and how turning to God helps her face her demons and begin to live life on her own terms. “No one has to remain a victim,” asserts the author. Jennings shows how being abused does not preclude the ability to have a relationship that is based on love and respect. Aimed at victims of abuse, 'Hidden Hurts Revealed' intends to inspire, heal and give new hope for the future. <A href="http://www.ljhouseofelegance.net" target=_blank>'Hidden Hurts Revealed Biography of a Woman'</A> is available for sale online at <A href="http://www.amazon.com" target=_blank>Amazon.com</A> and other channels. About the Author: A. Jean White Jennings has been the mistress of ceremonies at various events and award shows in the gospel arena across the country. An author, entrepreneur, teacher and motivator, she currently lives in Chicago. 'Hidden Hurts Revealed: Biography of a Woman' is her first book. MEDIA CONTACT: A. Jean White Jennings Email: <A href="mailto:hiddenhrtsrevealed@sbcglobal.net" target=_blank>hiddenhrtsrevealed@sbcglobal.net</A> Phone: (866) 480-6566 Web: <A href="http://www.ljhouseofelegance.net" target=_blank>www.ljhouseofelegance.net</A> REVIEW COPIES AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this press release do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of  CreateSpace or its affiliates. <LINK rel=File-List href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CADMINI%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><LINK rel=themeData href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CADMINI%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx"><LINK rel=colorSchemeMapping href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CADMINI%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml"> <STYLE>  </STYLE>

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/hidden hurts 2.jpgNew philosophical book deliberates on nature of human existencehttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2882August 17, 201009:00:00drmannyenglish.com

'An Imaginative Existence' by Manuel L. English, Ph.D., explores questions of why humans exist, the relationship of God and mind, and the purpose of human reality.

POULSBO, Wash. / '<A href="http://www.drmannyenglish.com" target=_blank>An Imaginative Existence: A Provocative Essay on Causation, Manifestation and Finality of Being'</A> by Manuel L. English, Ph.D. (ISBN 1450561616), seeks to analyze the reason and purpose for human existence, the role of God, and the relationship between God, mind and matter. “God and mind are the dominant players in our human existence, with only a factor of time separating these two entities,” says English. English aims to examine these weighty topics of existence using his philosophical, cosmological and ontological insights. The author also probes into the reasons for human evolution, senses, DNA, birth and death, and the purpose of life. His conclusions are intended to challenge conventional thinking and offer a new standard of thinking on existence. “My book offers new concepts and ideas on human existence and how it plays out in our reality,” says English. For example, English writes in 'An Imaginative Existence': “It seems to be clear that everything we do involving the use of our sight, touch, smell, taste or hearing, including what we imagine—be it ugly or beautiful, logical or illogical—originates from our mind. There is nothing that exists outside of our mind. In accepting this, our mind is reaffirmed becoming more profound, magnificent, and perfect." <A href="http://www.drmannyenglish.com" target=_blank>'An Imaginative Existence: A Provocative Essay on Causation, Manifestation and Finality of Being'</A> is available for sale online at <A href="http://www.amazon.com" target=_blank>Amazon.com</A> and other channels.    About the Author: Manuel L. English, a retired U.S. Air Force captain, earned his Ph.D. at the University of Manchester, England. A native Texan, he has traveled to more than 35 countries and lived in Korea, Germany, England and Saudi Arabia. He has served as CEO of numerous health organizations and has taught at several universities. English and his wife, Jeanette, have four adult children and six grandchildren. They reside in Poulsbo.   MEDIA CONTACT: Manuel L. English  Email: <A href="mailto:mannyenglish@aol.com" target=_blank>mannyenglish@aol.com</A> Phone: (206) 484-0193 Web: <A href="http://www.drmannyenglish.com" target=_blank>www.drmannyenglish.com</A> REVIEW COPIES AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE <LINK rel=File-List href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CADMINI%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><LINK rel=themeData href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CADMINI%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx"><LINK rel=colorSchemeMapping href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CADMINI%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml"> <STYLE>  </STYLE> DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this press release do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of CreateSpace or its affiliates.<?xml:namespace prefix = o /><o:p></o:p>

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/An Imaginative Existence 2.jpgNew fantasy novel adventures through unchartered worldshttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2881August 17, 201009:00:00

'Cable Hornman: The Bard Begins' by C. Lee Brown follows the title character on a perilous path to conquer evil.

RICHMOND HILL, Ga. / 'Cable Hornman: The Bard Begins' by C. Lee Brown (ISBN 1439227675) is the first book in the Tales of the Bard series that introduces readers to Cable Hornman. Cable sets out to avenge his parents’ murder and finds more than he bargained for as he encounters dwarves, assassins, a giant clay golem and an entire cast of challenging characters. Cable leaves his adoptive home to set out for Smeln, the old capital of the Western Empire, and joins the City Guard. Putting his fighting skills to good use, Cable’s life as a soldier is tough, but he proves his prowess by solving murders and eliminating criminals. He becomes obsessed with a lead murder suspect, a part-elf female named Xthril, and his persistence in finding her sends him on a dark chase, as Xthril will stop at nothing to pursue wealth and power. Brown intends for 'Cable Hornman' to be a sci-fi/fantasy action adventure about good overpowering evil and also about appreciating relationships that are formed under duress. During his search for meaning and justice, Cable falls in love with a woman that teaches him invaluable survival skills as he builds strong friendships with a dwarf and a huge barbarian. Cable’s journey is meant to be one of education and growth. Cable must learn how to harness his powers and understand that power comes with responsibility. 'Cable Hornman' is available online at <A href="http://www.amazon.com%20" target=_blank>Amazon.com</A> and other channels. About the Author: C. Lee Brown spent over 20 years in military intelligence serving in Vietnam, Korea, Central America, Hawaii and Germany. After retiring from the military, Brown settled in Savannah, Ga. and worked as a police captain and taught classes at the local police academy. For more than a decade, he has worked as a veteran employment counselor. MEDIA CONTACT: C. Lee Brown Email: <A href="mailto:oldecrow13@aol.com" target=_blank>oldecrow13@aol.com</A> Phone: (912) 756-2748 REVIEW COPIES AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE <LINK rel=File-List href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CADMINI%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><LINK rel=themeData href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CADMINI%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx"><LINK rel=colorSchemeMapping href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CADMINI%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml"> <STYLE>  </STYLE> DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this press release do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of CreateSpace or its affiliates.<?xml:namespace prefix = o /><o:p></o:p>

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/Horman 2.jpgCameron Death promoted to senior vice president and general manager, NBC Universal Digital Studiohttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2891August 17, 201008:51:00

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. / Cameron Death has been promoted to senior vice president and general manager, NBC Universal Digital Studio. The Studio, which Death has helmed since its inception in 2008, creates original digital content for major advertisers and distributes it across the digital, cable and network platforms of NBC Universal. Death's promotion was announced today by Vivi Zigler, president, NBC Universal Digital Entertainment, to whom he reports. "Cameron has done what many thought impossible. He has created a Digital Studio from the ground up, achieving repeated success with top-notch entertainment that puts brands front and center," said Zigler. "He thinks big and is fearless, and as a result, has successfully taken on unchartered territory. We look forward to the ways in which Cameron will continue to extend the Studio’s reach and impact and push the limits in his new role." With the Digital Studio, Death has already created an industry-leading and profitable new business model which brings financing, production and distribution under one roof for the first time and has become the de facto choice for leading brands. As senior vice president and general manager, in addition to his current Digital Studio responsibilities, he will be responsible for new revenue streams, integrate more closely with NBC Universal’s core entertainment properties, and extend libraries into international and other secondary markets. He will continue to evolve the company’s marketplace proposition to match broadcast-quality entertainment with brand partners with massive scale and distribution. Since joining NBC Universal in November 2007, Death had served as Vice President, Digital Content, NBC Universal and shortly thereafter launched the NBC Universal Digital Studio. With the Digital Studio, he has secured financing for, produced and distributed some of the first trans-media hits that the industry has seen. The shows range from: "Ctrl," an imaginative office-based comedy underwritten by Coca-Cola, to the star-powered thrill ride that is "Gemini Division." The spectrum also ranges from the sexy Hollywood nightlife of "Dial Star," starring AnnaLynne McCord (under AT&T’s sponsorship), to the quirky main streets of Maple Grove that American Family Insurance brought to the Digital Studio in two seasons of "In Gayle We Trust," the new "Fact Checker’s Unit" (under Samsung’s sponsorship) -- and every veggie field in between with "Garden Party," a lifestyle show created with Hidden Valley Ranch, starring Jennie Garth. The New York Times observed, "The NBC Universal Digital Studio seems to be thriving…" at a time "…when the traditional media are losing eyeballs, ears, hearts, minds and perhaps other body parts to the Internet." That result could be owed to how NBC approaches advertiser-funded shows, at least according to the Hollywood Reporter, which attributed it to a "…high standard of quality combined with NBC Uni's distribution reach and an interactive approach." Prior to NBC, Death spent over 10 years at Microsoft where he drove marketing, sales, business and product development strategies for several online businesses. MEDIA CONTACT: Lesley Cerwin NBC Entertainment Publicity 818/777-2888 <A href="mailto:Lesley.Cerwin@nbcuni.com">Lesley.Cerwin@nbcuni.com</A>

The Make-A-Wish Foundation brings back annual 'Night of the Iguana' featuring Tampa Bay's finest restaurantshttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2888August 16, 201015:15:00

Event to raise funds for 10 wishes and introduce wish child Kate, Cold Stone Creamery Junior Tastemaster.

TAMPA, Fla. / The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida, Suncoast Region, hosts its 14th annual food and beverage sampling event, <A title="Night of the Iguana" href="http://nightoftheiguana.wishcentral.org" target=_blank>Night of the Iguana</A>, Friday, October 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the new Mainsail Suites Hotel & Conference Center in Tampa.   This year's festivity features wish child Kate, an 11-year-old Tampa native who suffers from a congenital spinal cord condition. Kate recently completed her wish to develop a new Cold Stone Creamery Creation™ for the 9th Annual World's Largest Ice Cream Social on September 30, 2010.  Kate’s Creation™ will be available in all Cold Stone Creamery locations nationwide throughout the month of September and given away at the social. Additionally, funds raised from Kate’s Creation will help grant wishes for other children. During Night of the Iguana, guests will hear from Kate directly as she speaks about her experience as a Junior Tastemaster and how her "wish day at Cold Stone was the most delicious day of [her] life." After a brief hiatus in 2009, the tropical-themed Night of the Iguana returns with live entertainment including an array of performers, cocktails, live and silent auctions. More than 20 of Tampa Bay’s elite restaurants will showcase signature dishes for guests to enjoy. All Children’s Hospital, The Tampa Chapter of Credit Unions, Maggiano’s, Brio Tuscan Grille, AquaKnox, Donatello, Ruth's Chris, The Melting Pot, The NoHo Bistro, Pepin Distributing, Shakers Vodka, and the Green Iguana in Ybor City are among those partnering with Make-A-Wish in support of the event’s mission—to raise funds for more than 10 wishes in the Suncoast region.  The average cost of a wish is $7,000 and all proceeds go directly toward granting the wishes of local children with life-threatening medical conditions. "Night of the Iguana is much more than an exciting way to spend a Friday night in Tampa Bay; it's a chance to pair fine cuisine with a great cause and share the power of a Wish®," says Lisa Andrews, regional director of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida, Suncoast Region. "Our mission is to grant more than 85 wishes this year to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy for incredible children like Kate." Kate's wish was made possible through the support of her community at events such as Night of the Iguana and has had a lasting impact.  Her mother, Kristi, says, "seeing Kate's wish fulfilled was a dream come true for the whole family, to make her feel so special." Tickets for the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Night of the Iguana are $85 and can be purchased by visiting <A title="Night of the Iguana" href="http://nightoftheiguana.wishcentral.org" target=_blank>http://nightoftheiguana.wishcentral.org</A> or by calling (813) 288-2600. A limited number of reserved tables are available upon request for groups of 10 people.  Sponsorship and restaurant opportunities are also available.   About the Make-A-Wish Foundation Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2010, the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. With the help of generous donors and nearly 25,000 volunteers, the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants a wish every 40 minutes and has granted more than 193,000 wishes in the United States since its inception.  The Make-A-Wish Foundation is now the largest wish-granting charity in the world. The Central and Northern Florida chapter encompasses 54 counties serving two-thirds of the state including the Suncoast region's Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk counties.  For more information about the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Suncoast region, visit <A title="Make A Wish" href="http://www.wishcentral.org" target=_blank>www.wishcentral.org</A> and discover how to share the power of a wish®. Contact: Lisa Andrews Phone: 813.288.2600 Email: <A title="Lisa Andrews" href="mailto:Lisa.Andrews@suncoastwish.org" target=_blank>Lisa.Andrews@suncoastwish.org</A> Web: <A title="Make A Wish" href="http://www.wishcentral.org" target=_blank>www.wishcentral.org</A>

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/Night_of_the_Iguana_logo.jpgWard 2 Alderman Robert W. Fioretti to host a precedent-setting town hall meeting online for Chicago residentshttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2883August 16, 201014:35:00chicago2ndward.com

Live Internet town hall Tuesday at 7pm.

CHICAGO / After holding a series of face-to-face town hall meetings for those in the 2nd Ward, Alderman <A title="Bob Fioretti" href="http://www.Chicago2ndWard.com" target=_blank>Robert W. Fioretti</A> has scheduled his first ever internet town hall. "We've gone to five different ends of the Ward to inform constituents what’s been done in the past year and what we’re working on and to answer any questions," says Fioretti. "Taking the town hall concept online is the next logical step." Alderman Fioretti will also announce opening ceremonies for the newly established park in downtown Chicago on Adams and Sangamon which will include a playground, picnic area and dog park. This first in a series of online town hall meetings is scheduled for this Tuesday, August 17th at 7pm. "Through these meetings I hope to talk with those who haven't been able to attend in person or prefer giving input online," says Fioretti. "From rising crime rates across Chicago to jobs, taxes and public transportation, there's a lot weighing on many minds." 2nd Ward residents who want to participate in the live town hall should visit the Illinois Center for Broadcasting’s website, <A title="internet town hall meeting" href="http://www.beonair.com" target=_blank>www.beonair.com</A>. Following a presentation from Fioretti, participants will have an opportunity to call in live with questions. For more information contact Pasquale Neri at 312-263-9273 or visit <A href="http://www.Chicago2ndWard.com">www.Chicago2ndWard.com</A>.

Tampa dermatologist says sunscreen is safe, new report confirmshttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2890August 16, 201013:00:00formanderm.com

Dr. Seth Forman points to a new report showing what he has said all along: sunscreens with vitamin A derivatives do not increase the risk of skin cancer.

TAMPA, Fla. / Dr. Seth Forman says a new report by The Skin Cancer Foundation confirms what he has said all along: Ingredients in some sunscreens, mainly vitamin A derivatives, do not increase a person’s skin cancer risk. The group released a statement calling the claims by the Environmental Working Group “junk science” and says it “raises unnecessary fears.” “The issue is a vitamin A derivative called Retinyl Palmitate. A report a few months ago falsely linked it to skin cancer,” says the <a title="Tampa dermatologist" target="_blank" href="http://www.formanderm.com">Tampa dermatologist</a>. “This derivative is very important and must be used in some situations.” Retinyl Palmitate is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in over-the-counter products. It is used in 40% of all sunscreens, as well as many other cosmetic items. The FDA says there is animal research on Retinyl Palmitate, but it is still in the early stages. The agency plans to release a draft report of the mice study by the end of the year. However, a spokesperson says “if we felt there was a danger to the public, we would alert them.” Dr. Forman agrees, saying Retinyl Palmitate is safe especially in the small doses used in sunscreen and other skin creams, like the widely used acne medication Retin-A. “You are not going to get skin cancer from sunscreen,” says the <a title="tampa dermatologist" target="_blank" href="http://www.formanderm.com">Tampa dermatologist</a>. “You will, however, dramatically increase your risk if you go out in the sun without it.” Dr. Forman says it is important to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with both UVA and UVB protection and an SPF of 15 or higher. He also says, “The key to sunscreen is to reapply often. You want to apply sunscreen fifteen to twenty minutes before going outdoors, then reapply use a shot glass worth of sunscreen every two hours.” For more on Dr. Seth Forman or Tampa dermatology, please visit <a title="tampa dermatologist" target="_blank" href="http://www.formanderm.com">www.formanderm.com</a>. Media Contacts: Justin Herndon <a title="pr firm" target="_blank" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com">PR Firm</a>: The Publicity Agency Email:  justin@thepublicityagency.com Phone: (813) 708-1220 x7778 or (813) 528-6815 Web site: <a title="PR FIRM" target="_blank" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com">www.thepublicityagency.com</a> Kimberly Polacek PR Firm: The Publicity Agency Email:  kpolacek@seligmultimedia.com Phone: (813) 708-1220 x 7780 Web site: <a title="pr firm" target="_blank" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com">www.thepublicityagency.com</a>

Robert Toussie and Isaac Toussie monetary support helps fight pediatric cancerhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2887August 16, 201010:30:00http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/10/08/c408270/robert-toussie-reflects-on-more-than-sixty-years-in-business

Through their donations to the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, dedicated national and international philanthropists Robert Toussie and Isaac Toussie continue to fund the fight against pediatric cancer.

NEW YORK/ For all the investments they have made throughout their successful business careers, Robert Toussie and his son, Isaac Toussie, haven’t been able to see as quick of a return as they do when they help children who are fighting cancer. The father and son, two of the most successful businessmen in New York, have supported the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System (NSLIJ) and its fight against pediatric cancer for nearly a decade with their time and money, all as part of the Toussie family’s commitment to giving back to their community and helping the less fortunate. <H5>Isaac Toussie and Robert Toussie Attack Pediatric Cancer</H5> The NSLIJ Health System is among nearly a dozen hospitals and medical facilities that both Robert Toussie and Isaac Toussie support on a regular basis. The Toussies donate large monetary sums and considerable hours of their time to the NSLIJ Health System to help fund medical research to seek a cure for cancer, and to help improve the quality of life for the hundreds of pediatric cancer sufferers the NSLIJ Health System treats on a yearly basis. The Department of Oncology at the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System has been on the receiving end of regular support from Robert Toussie and his son, Isaac Toussie, and has purchased equipment and improved modern scientific treatment practices to one day find a cure. The North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System has hospitals and research facilities throughout the community that both Robert and Isaac Toussie call home. The NSLIJ Health System is the second largest, non-profit, secular healthcare system in the country, based on the number of beds, and cares for a service area of roughly seven million people. Founded in 1997 with the merger of the North Shore Health System and the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, the NSLIJ Health System is home of the largest “corporate university” in the healthcare industry and was the recipient of the National Quality Forum’s 2010 National Quality Healthcare Award. <H5>Toussie Family Support for Medical Research Continues through Isaac Toussie</H5> Over the last decade, this continued push to give back to the community has moved from a Robert Toussie solo endeavor to a Toussie family imperative. Robert’s son, Isaac Toussie, has continued the family’s dedication to improving the quality of life of the less fortunate, and has worked with several charities to help the sick, blind and poor across the country. It is well documented that thousands of people have benefited from the Toussie’s medical contributions. Lives have been saved, suffering has been diminished, and illnesses have been treated and, in some cases, even cured. About Robert Toussie: Robert Toussie’s philanthropy may never garner as many headlines as his more than 50-year business career, but that doesn’t make it any less prolific. Toussie’s charitable works are as diversified as they are generous, as together with his son, Isaac Toussie, Bob Toussie has supported more than two dozen synagogues and churches, first responder organizations, and medical facilities. The Toussies’ support has helped fund significant and varied medical research designed to help those with diabetes, mental retardation, physical handicaps, sick children, and cancer patients of any age. Toussie has been married to his wife for more than 40 years and is devoted to his family, which includes four children and six grandchildren. About Isaac Toussie: With both his money and his time, Isaac Toussie has continued the Toussie family mission to give generously to those who are less fortunate. A national philanthropist who routinely helps the blind, the sick, and the needy, Toussie also supports the arts and is a member and former board member of prominent art clubs throughout the tri-state area. His business career includes success as a land developer, business advisor, and real estate investor and consultant. Toussie studied finance, marketing and philosophy at the NYU Stern Undergraduate College and then went on to study finance management and marketing as he earned his MBA from the Stern School of Business at NYU at the age of 21, one of the youngest MBAs the school has ever produced.

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/Robert_Toussie_Tux.JPGBrown's of Weston announces stock of goose down duvets in time for springhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2886August 14, 201021:40:00brownsofweston.co.uk

Brown's of Weston has been open for trading since 1909 and is a leading purveyor and supplier of home fashions in the Somerset area.

North Somerset, U.K. / Brown's of Weston, which has been open for trading since 1909 and is a leading purveyor and supplier of home fashions in the Somerset area, announce a large range of goose down duvets that are now available to buy at their store just in time for spring. Spring 2010 in the United Kingdom is expected to be a chilly one and many weather experts are advising people to hold off from anticipating warmer weather until later on this year. As such, Brown's of Weston are advising people to invest in goose down duvets for their beds as they can help to keep people warm throughout cold evenings as well as containing a light enough material that won't weigh them down when they are trying to get a good night's rest. Brown's of Weston have a wide variety of duvets in stock from highly-revered manufacturers Fogarty, amongst many other brands. The goose down duvets offered by Brown's of Weston contain feathers from many specific varieties of geese which helps to offer contrasting quality in each of the high-end designs found in-store. For example, Canadian white snow goose down is wonderfully light and airy but can provide supreme insulation, whilst goose down duvets from Polish white geese are large enough to halt migration within the filling, preventing 'cold spots' from appearing. "This Springtime already feels like one of the coldest in recent years and people can make sure they are prepared with a goose down duvet that can last them a lifetime," commented a spokesperson for Brown's of Weston. "Some might think that a goose down duvet is a one-size-fits-all way of keeping warm. Not so, and we can help to quash this myth with our vast range of goose down duvets. Whether you're looking for a duvet with thick feathers that will keep you warm on a freezing cold evening, or a duvet that won't stimulate any allergies you may have, we can help you find the perfect duvet for your needs right here at Brown's of Weston." To find out more about Brown's of Weston and the availability they have on their products, you can visit their website at <A href="http://www.brownsofweston.co.uk/">http://www.brownsofweston.co.uk/</A> or telephone 01934 615 646. About Brown's of Weston: Created in 1909 by Hilda Hancock Brown, Brown's of Weston and Hooper's Bridgewater is an independent, family-run retailer which has been in operation for more than 100 years and is still run by her descendants to this very day. Working closely with esteemed suppliers, they have built up solid relationships with leading brand names including Dorma, Fogarty, Bedeck, Christys, Turner Bianca, Faupel, Rectella and more to offer the best prices on products such as curtains, bedding, lingerie, fashions and other accessories - both online and in-store. They have two stores, one based in Weston-super-mare, North Somerset and the other in Bridgwater, Somerset. Contact: Brown's of Weston, 59-61 Meadow Street, Weston-super-mare, North Somerset, BS23 1QL Tel: 01934 615646 Fax: 01934 620007 Email: <A href="mailto:sales@brownsofweston.co.uk">sales@brownsofweston.co.uk</A>

Political Website Your Politics News.com Announces it Will Reveal Harry Reid's 'Dirty Money' Connectionshttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2880August 13, 201014:00:00yourpoliticsnews.com

Website claims a former campaign manager's polygraph will expose Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's ties to illegal campaign spending.

CARSON CITY, Nev. / <A title=YourPoliticsNews href="http://www.yourpoliticsnews.com/" target=_blank>YourPoliticsNews.com</A> reports a polygraph test confirms Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s (D-NV) ties to illegal campaign spending. The <A title="political website" href="http://www.yourpoliticsnews.com" target=_blank>political website</A> says it will on Tuesday publish several claims from Reid’s first campaign manager, including the Democrat’s association with Mustang Ranch owner and operator Joe Conforte. “We’re the only media outlet to have received this damning information on <A title="Harry Reid" href="http://reid.senate.gov" target=_blank>Harry Reid</A>, and we’ve got the polygraph results that legitimize his former campaign manager’s claims,” said Sid Bradley, executive editor of YourPoliticsNews.com. “Monday is the day Reid’s supporters and opponents will get the real story on who funded Reid’s first days in politics.” Polls show Reid barely leads Republican rival Sharron Angle for the U.S. Senate seat. Reid has held the federal post since 1987.

Crisis Management PR Expert: By Staying Mum Over Flight Attendant Flap, jetBlue Making Mistakehttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2879August 13, 201013:05:00thepublicityagency.com

Glenn Selig, who consults for publicly traded companies and entertainment clients on crisis management PR issues, says jetBlue needs to respond.

TAMPA, Fla. / By failing to offer a response to the flight attendant flap, jetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU) is making a mistake, says a crisis management PR expert. "It appears as though jetBlue is a afraid to respond because of how the public rallied around this flight attendant and has turned him into a folk hero," says Glenn Selig, founder of the <A title="crisis management pr firm" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com" target=_blank>crisis management PR firm</A>, The Publicity Agency.  "jetBlue can't become paralyzed.  The company needs to demonstrate it is on top and in control of this situation and not in a tailspin.  Not responding is clearly a mistake." Selig says there are clearly things that jetBlue believes this flight attendant did that are inexcusable.  Not the least of which, he says, are the expletives the flight attendant apparently uttered on the public address system.  And the company, he says, needs to say as much. "Were there children on this flight?  That language should not be used on a P.A. system," says Selig.  "How can a parent explain that behavior except to say it is wrong even if you're angry or feel justified? And those parents I'm sure are wondering why jetBlue has not said that.  jetBlue needs to express that sentiment." To that end, Selig says jetBlue needs to say that this behavior, if true, is wrong under any circumstances despite those who believe Steven Slater is their hero.  The company should also reflect the anxiety that had become a part of flying and that it will explore ways to continue to improve flying for the benefit of passengers and employees.  "The reality is that the company, I'm sure, believes that there is no justification for this behavior and it is unprofessional.  jetBlue needs to say it," says Selig.  "The public needs to hear it and so do jetBlue's thousands of employees. Not saying anything makes it seem like it is afraid of saying something because of how the public is reacting. The company needs to set the ground rules and take ahold and not allow the public or media to drive the story." As a <A title="crisis management pr expert" href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com/glennselig.htm" target=_blank>crisis management PR expert</A>, Selig says it's not only the public jetBlue needs to be thinking about.  It's also its employees. "What message does it send to those employees who suck it up on a daily basis, who take it when sometimes they feel like blowing up or cursing if jetBlue does not step up?," says Selig.  "How must these people feel now that the public associates them with Steven Slater. It's got to be horrible for some of them, too. And those on staff who think what he did was great, need to know that the behavior is wrong and will not be tolerated."  Selig adds: "Nationwide there may be hundreds of thousands of people who think of Slater as a folk hero.  But there are probably millions who believe Slater was wrong and behavior like this is wrong and should not be celebrated or modeled.  "jetBlue should do what's right and what's smart and the public will react the way they hope," says Selig. Related link: The Publicity Agency (<A href="http://www.thepublicityagency.com">www.thepublicityagency.com</A>) jetBlue (<A href="http://www.jetblue.com">www.jetblue.com</A>)

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/JETBLUE-PLANE.jpgSupport for Mount Sinai Medical Center Continues to be a Robert Toussie Passionhttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2878August 13, 201009:30:00myrealestatecircle.com

The donations of dedicated national and international philanthropist Robert Toussie and his son, Isaac Toussie, continue to benefit Mount Sinai Hospital and the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

NEW YORK/ Amid one of the worst economies of the last 75 years, many charities are seeing a sharp decline in donations. But need certainly knows no recession, and that’s what makes Robert Toussie’s continued support for the Mount Sinai Medical Center so important. Together with his son, Isaac Toussie, the elder Toussie has taken the success he’s enjoyed as one of the most successful lifetime businessmen in New York, and has continued a philanthropic campaign to give back to those in need by donating large monetary sums to several specialty departments at Mount Sinai Hospital and the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. <H5>Diversified Philanthropy: Robert Toussie Donations Benefit Three Medical Specialties </H5> The donations Robert Toussie and Isaac Toussie have made to the Mount Sinai Medical Center have been nearly as diverse in their beneficiaries as they have been generous in their sums. For more than a decade, the Toussies have helped fund research studies and clinical excellence in the fields of endocrinology, gastroenterology, and immunobiology, which has helped save the lives and improve the quality of life of countless patients. Bob Toussie’s support for the formation of the Jerome D. Waye Endoscopy Educational Center, which is part of the Dr. Henry D. Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology, has helped Mount Sinai Hospital reach new patients through its improved videoconferencing capabilities. This increased reach for the Educational Center’s gastroenterologists, made possible through Toussie’s continued donations, has helped Mount Sinai have a global impact in the fight against gastroenterological disorders like liver disease, colon fissures, and peptic ulcers. Robert and Isaac Toussie’s continued support for the Mount Sinai Medical Center’s endocrinology and immunobiology departments has helped with the research and treatment of disorders and diseases like diabetes, thyroid cancer, ostepoerosis, AIDS, HIV, and arthritis, among others. The Mount Sinai Medical Center, one of several hospitals that the Toussie family supports, is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital and the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, which opened in 1968. The hospital was founded in 1852 and is one of the oldest and largest teaching hospitals in the United States. The venerable hospital also counts Jonas Salk, the inventor of the polio vaccine, among its famous former and current staff members. Last year, U.S. News and World Report ranked Mount Sinai as one of the best hospitals in the country in 11 specialties. <H5>Isaac Toussie Helps Continue the Toussie Family’s Commitment to Charity</H5> Over the last decade, this continued push to give back to the community has moved from a Robert Toussie solo endeavor to a Toussie family imperative. Robert’s son, Isaac Toussie, has continued the family’s dedication to improving the quality of life of the less fortunate, and has worked with several charities to help the sick, blind and poor across the country. It is well documented that thousands of people have benefited from the Toussies' medical contributions. Lives have been saved, suffering has been diminished, and illnesses have been treated and, in some cases, even cured. About Robert Toussie: Robert Toussie is a corporate investor, asset buyer, entrepreneur and real estate owner who has also become a celebrated national and international philanthropist. Toussie’s philanthropy knows no race, religion or political agenda, and includes the support of synagogues, churches, hospitals, and medical research, which includes continued support for Mount Sinai Hospital and the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Toussie studied finance, corporate acquisition and investment banking at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business, and he has been in business for more than five decades. Toussie has been married to his wife for more than 40 years and is devoted to his family, which includes four children and six grandchildren. About Isaac Toussie: Isaac Toussie is a national philanthropist who routinely helps the blind, the sick, the needy and widows and orphans, not only with his money, but also with his time. In the business world, Toussie is a writer, real estate investor and consultant, land developer, and business advisor. Prior to his professional career, Toussie studied finance, marketing and philosophy at the NYU Stern Undergraduate College and then went on to study finance management and marketing as he earned his MBA from the Stern School of Business at NYU. In his spare time, Toussie is a concert pianist who has performed before a variety of audiences in Brooklyn and Manhattan, and has supported the arts through different memberships and board of governor positions with prominent art clubs throughout the tri-state area.

http://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/Isaac_With_Book2.JPGFlorida Public Adjuster Warns Home Owners about Managing Property Losshttp://www.PRNewsChannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?z=4&a=2877August 12, 201018:00:00publicadjuster.com

Tutwiler and Associates, the licensed and certified public adjusters with offices throughout Florida, say insurance policies provide a false sense of security for property owners.

TAMPA Fla. / A popular misconception among the majority of property owners leaves them unprepared and ill-advised at the worst possible time, according to Florida public adjuster <A title="Florida public adjuster" href="http://www.publicadjuster.com" target=_blank>Tutwiler and Associates</A>. In the event of a property loss, most property owners don’t know what they need to do to manage their loss so they can receive the maximum coverage from their property insurance policy, the company says. This lack of information on the part of the policyholder could mean they are at a great disadvantage and could affect the outcome of their claim. The licensed and certified public adjusters at Tutwiler and Associates, who have offices throughout Florida and are licensed in nine other states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, stress how important it is for a policyholder to know the details of his or her policy as they pertain to property loss or damage. The adjusters say most property owners think their insurance policy will take care of them so they believe they have nothing to do on their part after a loss and therefore, don’t have anything to worry about. The <A title="Tutwiler and Associates" href="www.publicadjuster.com" target=_blank>Florida public adjuster</A> says that’s not entirely true. "In any property loss, the duty of proving and presenting the claim is on the policyholder," says Dick Tutwiler, founder and CEO of Tutwiler and Associates. "Dealing with a property loss isn’t a quick fix; it’s a process that needs to be managed and monitored closely. The po