Six Thousand Sunrises"" by Robert John Emmons

“Six Thousand Sunrises: Making the Most of Every Day in Your Senior Years” (ISBN 0615663842) by Robert John Emmons offers seniors an inspiring guide on how to enjoy and enrich the rest of their lives.

“It is a book about having the courage to change, exploring new vistas and making a difference in the lives of others,” Emmons says.

Emmons encourages the reader to enlarge his or her senior life, to make it more stimulating and fulfilling. An active senior himself, Emmons hopes “Six Thousand Sunrises” will motivate his audience and encourage them to embrace a new proactive lifestyle that he strongly believes in.

Emmons hopes “Six Thousand Sunrises” will help readers maximize the gift of life through personal exploration and community involvement.

“Six Thousand Sunrises: Making the Most of Every Day in Your Senior Years” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Robert John Emmons has worked as a business doctor, international consultant, university professor, CEO and an entrepreneur. Emmons has published six collections of poetry and served on numerous nonprofit organizations in California. His various awards and accolades range from the Herbert Hoover Humanitarian Award to the Santa Barbara News-Press Lifetime Achievement. Always willing to expand his horizons and accept new challenges, Emmons recently traveled to Italy to take sculpture lessons at the Florence Academy of Art.

MEDIA CONTACT
Robert John Emmons
Email:              AmAcademyPress@aol.com
Phone:             (805) 969-6388
Website:           www.americanacademypress.com

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Opus Virtual Offices, a leading provider of virtual office services, reports a very large increase in international clients utilizing its virtual office program to facilitate the incorporation of their companies in the United States. In order to incorporate in the U.S., companies need a U.S. presence, and the Opus premium virtual office system offers a simple and elegant solution for the inclusive low price of only $99.

A U.S. address is required to incorporate in the United States, and companies from all corners of the world including India, Australia, the UK, France, Brazil, Argentina, Turkey, Israel and many more are taking advantage of the Opus program to obtain a U.S. presence. For international companies, this affords them instant access to the U.S. market, as well as global recognition.

“Opus has been thrilled to see the dramatic increase in international companies choosing our virtual office solution to incorporate in the U.S.,” says Yori Galel, CEO of Opus Virtual Offices. “Without the expense and logistics of travel and setting up physical offices, they immediately obtain corporate addresses giving them the opportunity to acquire U.S. branch offices, each for the nominal fee of $99.”

From large corporations seeking maximum visibility with minimum expenditure to smaller businesses looking  to enter the international marketplace, satellite offices in the U.S. seem essential. Many companies wanting to compete in the global market find that the Opus product offers a comprehensive solution without the traditional high overhead.  

 A visit to the Opus VO website starts them on their way to becoming a U.S. corporate entity for the remarkably low cost of $99.  They learn that the Opus program is a complete business system utilizing advanced technology to create flexible online workplaces.  From almost anywhere in the world, international companies can obtain prestigious corporate addresses from any of over 400 locations across the country, from small cities to LA, Dallas, Chicago, and New York City. Included in the sophisticated system are local phone and fax numbers, and the services of live, professional local receptionists taking calls and messages. Opus Virtual Offices also features Skype for transferring calls.

With Opus, an international business can create a powerful, multi-office U.S. identity right from their home office, smartphone or tablet located in almost any country in the world, all for extremely low cost. More and more international companies are already enjoying the benefits.

For further information, contact www.opusvirtualoffices.com

About Opus Virtual Offices: Opus Virtual Offices provides the most complete Virtual Office program available in the industry, with more than 400 locations in the US, giving you the corporate image you require. The Virtual Office program is the perfect office solution for all new and expanding businesses looking to gain all the resources to provide the perfect image at a low cost. Our sophisticated system has been designed to provide all the features a professional business requires without having the extreme costs that are normally associated with the operating of a business.

MEDIA CONTACT
Florence Goodman
Phone:          (561) 988-6900
Website:        www.opusvirtualoffices.com

Where: AFIBA Center at the corner of Crenshaw/Slauson. The address is 5808 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles. (View Park Prep School is right across the street.)

Who: Newly formed Coalition to Defeat Measure J, comprised of the Bus Riders Union, the Crenshaw Subway Coalition, the No 710 Action Committee, Congress of Racial Equality-CA, and La Basta of East Los Angeles. Anyone else with concerns about Measure J invited to join.

What: At news conference, Coalition to Defeat Measure J will hold blank checks highlighting Measure J’s corporate sponsors and beneficiaries – JMB Realty, Westfield Corporation, Parsons Brinckerhoff.

More Info: The region’s biggest transit advocacy group, the Bus Riders Union, joins forces with community leaders from the Crenshaw district, Northeast LA, and the San Gabriel Valley – all of whom see Measure J as a shameless bid for a blank check by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, a public agency completely out of touch with public needs.

Members of the new Coalition to Defeat Measure J draw common conclusions as other community groups based on common experiences with the MTA. As Sunyoung Yang, Bus Riders Union Lead Organizer, put it: “LA Metro cannot be trusted – especially given what they’ve done since the last sales tax in 2008. Measure J is nothing more than an open line of credit for crony capitalism – with powerful companies like JMB Realty, Westfield Corporation, and Parsons Brinckerhoff lining up to feed at the public trough.”

The Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education also unanimously adopted a resolution opposing Measure J, the ballot measure placed on the November 6, 2012 ballot by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) that proposes to extend the half‐cent transportation tax previously approved by voters for an additional thirty (30) years, or until 2069.

For more information on the effort to defeat Measure J, please visit www.NoOnMeasureJ.net.

COALITION CONTACTS:

Sunyoung Yang, Bus Riders Union, 213.387.2800
Damien Goodmon, Crenshaw Subway Coalition, 323.845.2003
Janet Dodson, No 710 Action Committee, 323.258.7028

ADDITIONAL CONTACT:

Glenn Selig, PR firm: The Publicity Agency, 310.598.3367, glenn@thepublicityagency.com

MOSA Medspa is proud to sponsor the “Pink The Runway” swimwear fashion show to be held poolside at the Raleigh Hotel on October 29, 2012 from 7 to 11 p.m. The event will start off with a cocktail hour and a silent auction by Miami’s very own “Popartist” Stephen Gamson. The swimsuit fashion show and silent auction proceeds will benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. Celebrity designer Lila Nikole will be donating pieces for the fashion show, and $20 donations can also be made by visiting NowDailyDeals.com or at the door the night of the event.

MOSA Medspa, located in South Miami and South Beach, offers a wide variety of procedures in a relaxed, friendly and professional environment.  MOSA Medspa was founded by Dr. Garri, a well-respected surgeon and the author of several articles and books.  Garri completed medical school at SUNY at Stony Brook, followed by general surgery and plastic surgery training at the University of Miami. With a strong background in both medicine and dentistry, Garri is uniquely qualified to pursue his clinical interests, which include cosmetic surgery, craniofacial surgery and maxillofacial surgery. 

Several of the doctors at MOSA Medspa, including Drs. Garri, Ramiro Perez, Jr. and Ricardo Castrellona, regularly perform reconstructive surgery on breast cancer patients. Perez, a native of Miami, has extensive experience in plastic and general surgery, and has been in private practice at MOSA since the completion of his residency.  Castrellon has completed four medical fellowships, most recently a plastic surgery fellowship at Indiana University.

The doctors of MOSA Medspa prides themselves on following through on their belief in patient education and helping their patients become fully informed regarding their treatment options. They specialize in the best minimally invasive and noninvasive techniques and procedures to help their patients reach their aesthetic goals.

Contact MOSA Medspa for your consultation today at (305) 665-8773 / (305) 604-3216 or info@mosasurgery.com.

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LS Law PR
mor@lslawpr.com

If you find yourself searching the Internet this fall, you will find two new wines to indulge in. Calendar Girl Wines will launch their first two wines, Bodacious Brunette, a luscious red, and Buxom Blonde, a voluptuous white, on Monday, October 15th.

Bodacious Brunette is a red blend that will tantalize the tongue with flavors of black cherry, rose petals, currant and dark chocolate, while the Buxom Blonde is a white blend with sweet notes of pineapple, mango, star fruit and pear. Calendar Girl Wines has created the perfect wines to pair with any of your favorite foods or just for that perfect, much-needed “wine” down moment.

Created by the award-winning, Washington state-based Gordon Estates Winery, Calendar Girl Wines are priced for anyone to enjoy. The playful yet sophisticated wine label seems to be right at home on any retail shelf or home wine rack. Calendar Girl Wines is the dream of its founders, Lynne Austin, a 20-year Tampa Bay area media veteran, Shannon Hannon Oliviero, a public relations specialist and philanthropist, and Tina Hunter Greene, a multiple business owner, developer and contestant on “The Amazing Race.”

Austin gathered her friends to share the idea of featuring beautiful, modern women of every age as classic pinups on bottles of wine. The concept was simple: wines that look amazing, taste incredible and are affordable for everyone. And the Calendar Girl Wines brand was born.

 “Who knew a casual conversation over a few glasses of wine between friends would create a company that has now become Calendar Girl Wines?”  says Hannon Oliviero.  “This all started simply with three women who wanted to celebrate classic beauty and encourage women of all ages to go after whatever they desire while indulging in something they love.  It just shows that with hard work, your dreams can become a reality.” 

Calendar Girl Wines promises to provide an unforgettable experience that completely thrills your senses. As their motto goes, “like us on the bottle… love us on your lips!”

For more information and where you can find Calendar Girl Wines or meet the “Girls” in person for a tasting, visit their website (www.calendargirlwines.com), Facebook page (www.facebook.com/CalendarGirlWines) or follow on Twitter (www.twitter.com/CGirlWines).

MEDIA CONTACT
Shannon Hannon Oliviero
Calendar Girl Wines, Partner
shannon@calendargirlwines.com
727-243-9825

Girls Inc Father Daughter Ball

WHAT: Girls Inc. annual Father Daughter Ball

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Kapok Pavilion Grand Ballroom.

TIME: 6-9 p.m.; Some Girls start arriving by limousine at 5:30pm

WHERE: Kapok Pavilion Grand Ballroom, 923 McMullen Booth Road

MORE INFO: Hundreds of fathers and their daughters from across the Bay Area arrive for enchanted evening that includes fancy dining, dancing, auction, professional photo sessions.

MORE INFORMATION:

Susan Olsen, Girls Incorporated of Pinellas, solsen@girlsinc-pinellas.org, 727-544-6230 x112

 The national public relations firm, The Publicity Agency, is pleased to announce its new client, ReachMail, the email marketing company that offers free email marketing for life. The PR firm will help bring attention to ReachMail’s top-quality free email marketing services and unparalleled customer service.

“ReachMail is a challenger company that’s ready to break out and get noticed,” says Glenn Selig, founder of the national PR firm, The Publicity Agency. “We are excited about working with ReachMail and getting the company the attention it deserves.”

ReachMail already offers free email marketing services to a variety of clients of all sizes, including Fortune 500.

Unlike Constant Contact,  its biggest competitor, users can send up to 15,000 emails a month and obtain the same benefits that premium members receive, such as unlimited live support and the chance to integrate email and social media campaigns.

Members who choose to subscribe to premium services pay substantially less than what they would with Constant Contact and receive similar benefits.  

ReachMail has been providing free email marketing services since 2001. ReachMail prides themselves on providing superior custom services, easy-to-use email marketing tools and not requiring users to sign any contracts or commitments.  ReachMail is a firm believer in loyalty and focuses on improving continuously to make sure that every user’s email marketing experience is positive and rewarding.

About The Publicity Agency: The Publicity Agency is a full-service, national PR firm with home offices in Tampa, Fla. The PR agency, called “one of the top PR firms in the U.S.” by the Tampa Tribune and named a “Top 25 PR Firm” by the Tampa Bay Business Journal in 2010 and 2011, is a leading strategic public relations firm founded by power publicist Glenn Selig, a multiple award-winning former major city network news reporter/anchor. The Agency represents businesses, newsmakers, entertainers and professionals seeking top-tier agency representation.

Selig and the team of talented and experienced publicity agents and publicists have worked with some of the biggest names in business and entertainment.

MEDIA CONTACT
Jessica Pajak
PR Firm: The Publicity Agency
(813) 708-1220 x7782
Jessica@seligmultimedia.com

At the Frankfurt Book Fair today, Chicago-based Datalogics, Inc., the premier source for Adobe PDF and eBook technologies, announced the upcoming availability of the Adobe Reader Mobile SDK (RMSDK) toolkit for Windows 8 and Windows RT. With this release, software developers and publishers will now be able to build and deploy branded, customized eReaders on PCs, tablets and mobile devices running Windows 8 and Windows RT.

The Adobe Reader Mobile SDK is Adobe’s EPUB and PDF rendering technology for eBook apps and devices. It powers hundreds of apps and devices which act as the front end of Adobe’s end-to-end eBook ecosystem. This ecosystem is used worldwide by thousands of publishers, libraries and content providers selling and lending millions of eBooks. The Windows 8 port of Adobe Reader Mobile SDK leverages the native WinRT API, and enables developers to build applications that utilize the new tiled Windows 8 user interface. Adobe Reader Mobile SDK will be available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions for Windows 8, and a Windows RT-specific version for ARM devices such as tablets and phones.

“Our customers have expressed strong interest in the Windows 8 platform,” says Kevin McNeill, President of Datalogics. “We are excited to support their growth with this release and will continue to enhance these Adobe eBook technologies to meet evolving market demands.”

The initial release of Adobe Reader Mobile SDK for Windows 8 and Windows RT is expected at the end of this month. For more information about licensing and availability, please visit Datalogics at the Frankfurt Book Fair, Hall 8.0 Stand L970, or at http://www.datalogics.com. 

About Adobe Reader Mobile SDK
The Adobe Reader Mobile SDK enables third-party developers to support EPUB and PDF eBook display, including Adobe Content Server protected documents, on reading devices and in smartphone applications. RMSDK is delivered as source-code and includes reference implementations for several platforms including BlackBerry 10, iOS, Android and Windows desktop. Included in our RMSDK distribution is source code and project files for DL Reader, a fully-featured ready-to-deploy customizable eReading app.

About Datalogics
Chicago-based Datalogics, Incorporated, an Adobe Portfolio Company, 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 eBook and PDF developer technologies, including Adobe Content Server, Adobe Reader Mobile SDK, the Adobe PDF Library, the Adobe PDF Java Toolkit, Adobe Normalizer, and the Adobe PDF Print Engine, and are members the of PDF Association and the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF).

For more information visit:  www.datalogics.com.

MEDIA CONTACT
Nicole Bullock
Senior Marketing Manager
tel. +1.312.853.8200

Now it is possible to tone your skin, face, forehead and neck, and achieve a refreshed and more youthful appearance with no downtime and no recovery, says a top Tampa cosmetic surgeon.

Tampa  facial plastic surgeon Richard Castellano, M.D.  says it may not be what you’re expecting. Using Ulthera® Technology, Dr. Castellano can use micro-focused ultrasound energy to achieve facial enhancement for those that do not want a traditional facelift.

Using Ulthera® Technology is noninvasive and recovery is relatively quick. Castellano is the only Tampa board certified facial plastic surgeon to offer this facelift alternative procedure using the high frequency sound waves.

Ulthera® Technology stimulates the deep structural support layers of the skin without distressing the surface of the skin, including the layers that are typically the targets of traditional facelifts, according to the Tampa cosmetic surgeon. Although some patients experience an immediate “boost,” the impact of the noninvasive facelift is progressive. The ultrasound energy lifts and tightens the skin over the course of  two to six months after the treatment.

Dr. Richard Castellano M.D., founder of Image Lift.

Patients who choose the use of ultrasound energy say they enjoy the fact that the procedure only takes between 30-60 minutes, that it’s noninvasive and that the results are progressive and appear natural.  

“People want to look younger and more natural but many of them want a procedure that’s affordable and offers little or no recovery,” says Tampa cosmetic surgeon Dr. Richard Castellano.  “Ultrasound energy focuses on deep layers of the skin and muscle and prompt the body’s own healing mechanism to produce natural collagen.”

The procedure is perfect for those that want a neck and face firming procedure, though are not willing to undergo the knife, and this has been well-received nationally. It’s been featured on the national syndicated talk shows “The Doctors” and “The View,” as well as in magazines Elle, Allure and Marie Claire.

For more information on Image Lift, Dr. Richard Castellano or Ulthera Technology, visit www.ImageLift.com or call (888) 789‐4624.

About Image Lift and Dr. Richard Castellano: Image Lift was founded by Richard Castellano, MD, a double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon with the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology in Head and Neck Surgery. Based in Tampa, Florida, Dr. Castellano has performed over 5,000 facelifts, laser procedures, and cosmetic treatments of the face and neck making him one of the most experienced facial plastic surgeons in the United States today. Dr. Castellano has also been featured on the nationally syndicated talk show, “Daytime.” Through the Image Lift technique, Dr. Castellano has developed a specialized approach that allows each patient to undergo their own individual personal transformation, while maintaining their natural appearance and looking more youthful. He is well known for delivering world-class care to his patients, and he utilizes his extensive experience in office‐based facial plastic surgery to ensure the very best outcomes and satisfaction for his patients.

“Men Don’t Pee Straight: And Other Things You Should Know About Us” by Rick Dean

 In “Men Don’t Pee Straight: And Other Things You Should Know About Us” (ISBN 0615642152), Rick Dean reveals that most of the stereotypes women hold about men are true. Illustrated with hilarious cartoons, this laugh-out-loud book will leave readers in stitches.

Frank and humorous, this tongue-in-cheek volume is unafraid to show what men do best and what they do worst. Dean was inspired to write down his comedic observations after looking at his life. He realized that in his actions and habits, he fulfilled most of the negative preconceptions others have about men. So the author embraced his boorish manliness and waved a proud flag of defiance.

“Deep inside, everyone understands the reality,” says Dean. “The best we can do is simply grimace, take notes and move on.”

“Men Don’t Pee Straight” is chocked full of habits, quirks and tics about men that you have always known but cared not to understand or fully accept. Many patient mothers, girlfriends and wives hope their man’s oddities will simply change at some point. This book confirms that deep inside, men never will.

Dean is unafraid to expose his own ineptness at cultivating long-lasting romances with the fairer sex. After blundering through one relationship after another, he has come to a profound and moving understanding of how not to keep a girlfriend happy. So he shares his insights into women, or at least what guys like Dean claim to know about ladies.

“Men Don’t Pee Straight” is a blunt, honest and comedic book for the man in your life or the woman who continues to tolerate him.

“Men Don’t Pee Straight: And Other Things You Should Know About Us” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Rick Dean earned a bachelor’s degree from John Hopkins University, majoring in engineering and minoring in philosophy. He has piloted his own aircraft for a number of humanitarian organizations such as Angel Flight, Grace Flight and various Haitian relief efforts. This is his first book. 

MEDIA CONTACT
Rick Dean
E-mail:             rickdean.books@gmail.com
Phone:             (917) 720-3709 

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"Employee Engagement" by Thomas J. McCoy

In “Employee Engagement” (1475289359), Thomas J. McCoy devotes his attention to a topic that has been his career passion: how to motivate employees and involve them in the business. He has written two previous books on the topic and devoted 18 years of field research to it. Ultimately, McCoy seeks to transform the employee-employer relationship into a scenario where employees regard themselves more like partners rather than workers.

In this comprehensive manual, McCoy provides readers with his time-tested system for developing employee engagement. Intended for human resource professionals, front-line management, executives and owners, “Employee Engagement” will help leaders understand how to include engagement in the business strategy, give them a new view of the personal commitment required for success, and provide them with confidence that the effort will improve business results.

By following the principles laid out in this book, employers will learn how to build a unified team of employees with a single goal –– to deliver the strategy. The text lays out a process known as the Framework for the Future™, an employee engagement process based on the latest academic research and two decades of field application. It shows how to develop participation at all levels, improving productivity, effectiveness, profitability and company value.

Realistic in his approach, McCoy uses case histories and business scenarios to show how his model of engagement functions. “Employee Engagement” is an action-oriented book that shows what works, how to make gains and most importantly, how to sustain them.

Unlike a theoretical treatise, everything inside “Employee Engagement” is ready to be rolled out and implemented. Realizing that honest dialogue is key to implementing change, McCoy shows managers how to facilitate an open conversation amongst employees. Frank, effective and systematic, this work is a comprehensive approach to employee relations that will rearrange the workplace culture and show executives and owners a new path to profits, organization and accountability.

 “Employee Engagement” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: A leader in the field of employee engagement since 1978, Thomas J. McCoy is director of The Employee Engagement Institute and a managing partner in the consulting firm T.J. McCoy & Associates LLC in Kansas City. He has developed high performance business cultures in the United States, Europe and South America for corporate and private clients. He holds a Lean Six Sigma certification from Villanova University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota.

MEDIA CONTACT
Thomas J. McCoy
E-mail:             tjmccoy@tjmccoy.com
Phone:             (816) 333-1261
Web:                www.employeeengagementinstitute.com

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You Can Learn, Inc., enlists the help of Kickstarter.com to raise funds for developing their flagship, adaptable educational app in space science. Kickstarter.com provides a platform for entrepreneurs and innovators to raise funds for projects by asking the general public for support. This fledgling company aims to transform learning by using the technology that is already a part of our lives such as the iPad, iPhone and Android.

Kickstarter campaigns operate under an “all-or-nothing” funding model so if the You Can Learn™ project doesn’t reach its goal at the end of 30 days it won’t receive any funds from its campaign. Backers can donate as little as $1 to help these innovators reach their goal. However, if backers decide to donate more, You Can Learn™ will reward them with gifts such as the Big Ideas in Space Science app, Apple iPod Touch or iPad 2 with WiFi.

You Can Learn™ has a solution for developing educational apps that are meaningful by using the Building Block Methodology. The app adapts to the way a student is learning by adjusting how much or how little information is received. As a student progresses through the course, they receive a unique educational experience customized just for them. Combined with a rich multimedia experience (i.e. images, audio, video, website links, interactive sequences, question sets, flash cards), these dynamic lessons provide a deeper and more personal learning experience.

For more information visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/youcanlearn

About You Can Learn, Inc.: You Can Learn, Inc. is a wholly-owned Sub-S corporation located in Tampa, Florida. The mission of You Can Learn, Inc. is to provide educational applications to enhance learning inside and outside of the classroom. We believe learning should be customizable, interactive, engaging, and entertaining. Our apps include multimedia additions to enhance the experience for all types of learners and reinforce the content of the subjects being presented. You Can Learn, Inc. considers the lifelong learner by providing apps for all ages, covering academic subjects to supplement classroom work, personal and professional development for later life, and providing courses for children and adults with special interests.

Media Contact: Lissette Colón, 813.995.2432, yclsocial@youcanlearn.com

Blog: www.youcanlearn.com/blog Twitter: @youcanlearn Facebook: www.facebook.com/youcanlearn

Consumer Lawyer Eric Seidel today announced:  “Many individuals and businesses here on the West Coast of Florida are unaware they’re entitled to compensation because they mistakenly believe that they were not affected by the 2010 BP oil spill.”

But attorney Seidel says given the enormous economic scope of the disaster, BP has agreed under the settlement terms that any business or individual that meets the settlement’s parameters will qualify for potential compensation, not just those directly related to tourism or the fishing industry. 

That means outside of the calculations and explanations needed for a claim, a business or individual need not determine whether the losses are related to the oil spill. Not only that, but if the business claim qualifies, employees will be entitled to compensation under the settlement as well.

On his website http://www.bpspillhelp.com, Seidel provides a link for filing your claim under the new court-monitored program as quickly as possible.

As for who can apply, Seidel says nearly any business from the Panhandle of Florida down to Key West could have a claim in the multi-billion dollar settlement fund.  

On the local ABC Morning Show, Seidel was interviewed along with his firm’s lead oil spill attorney regarding the types of businesses that may apply for a share of the oil spill fund:

http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/region_tampa/bps-20-billion-deepwater-horizon-claims-fund-awaits-those-who-lost-money-during-the-gulf-oil-spill

Seidel says the previous claims process, commonly known as the Gulf Coast Claims Fund, was considered too arbitrary by the courts, resulting in the new court-monitored BP Settlement Program which is finally reviewing claims. Therefore, even if a business was turned down previously, they can still apply for this new settlement. In fact, even if funds were received under the old system, unless the company or individual signed a final release with BP or the Gulf Coast Claims Fund, they may still be eligible under this new program.

Consumer lawyer Eric Seidel is a partner in the Florida-based law firm of McIntyre, Panzarella, Thanasides, et al, and has been filing claims on behalf of hundreds of local business of all kinds, as well as individuals who suffered income loss in 2010.

Seidel and his team of lawyers and accountants will perform free screening evaluations of all potential claims. If it is determined a viable claim exists, the firm will file it for the company or individual on a contingency fee basis. Meaning, they will only accept a fee or reimbursement of costs if funds are obtained for the person or business.

MEDIA CONTACT
Eric Seidel, Esq.
1-855-SPILL-HELP (774-5543)

Gamma Labs (www.gammalabs.net), the makers of G Fuel, the energy drink formulated for gamers and the sponsor of the most explosive video game contest offered this year, announced today that the deadline for its Mission: GUNSHIP contest will be extended through October 31.

Mission: GUNSHIP (http://youtu.be/izyj9_fHDK8) began on September 9, kicking off with an intense promotional video on YouTube and Machinima that attracted more than 3 million views within the first two weeks alone. The G Fuel video game contest is open to a worldwide audience, and has already attracted entries from numerous countries.

The video game contest, which was originally supposed to end this week, gives three lucky winners a chance to “drop the controller and get in the game,” by receiving an all-expenses-paid trip to Texas to train with a team of U.S. Special Operations veterans and fire a mounted mini gun from a helicopter at land based targets.

In addition, winners will also get to meet YouTube personalities Optich3cz and WoodysGamertag, who have talked about the contest on their respective YouTube channels. Winners will receive a personal video documenting their once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The winners for this video game contest will be announced on an upcoming episode of G4’s “X-Play.” Kristin Adams, one of the hosts of “X-Play” will join the winners throughout the experience.

“The response from gamers has been tremendous,” says Clifford Morgan, Chief Executive Officer of Gamma Labs (www.gammalabs.net). “We’re getting entries from a dozen different countries every day.”

G Fuel is an alternative to other energy drinks because it has triple the amount of antioxidants and B-vitamins but contains no creatine or arginine. G Fuel is an all-natural booster for gamers who want the energy to play and compete for hours without rest or distractions.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=izyj9_fHDK8

To watch the video online: http://youtu.be/izyj9_fHDK8.

Winners of the G Fuel video game contest will be selected randomly after purchasing G-Fuel from retail partners and online shops. To enter the video game sweepstakes please visit, http://www.gammagamers.com/mission-gunship/.

For more information visit www.gammalabs.net, www.gammagamers.com.

About Gamma Labs: Gamma Labs was established in 2004 for a single reason—to find the healthiest, most effective way to enhance athletic performance using 100% natural, legal, and effective formulas. The team behind Gamma Labs consists of real athletes who use the products every day and who are committed to developing safe, highly effective, all-natural supplements formulated out of the latest scientific expertise and manufactured to the highest levels of pharmaceutical standards. Each of the company’s products comes with a 100% unconditional money back guarantee. Learn more at http://www.GammaLabs.net or http://www.GammaGamers.com.

About G Fuel: G Fuel is a new line of products, formulated specifically for gamers. With triple the amount of antioxidants and B-vitamins and without creatine and arginine, G Fuel is one of the most powerful, NATURAL energy boosters to ever hit the market. Available in Blue Ice, Lemon-Lime and Fruit Punch, G Fuel- is engineered to give energy, focus and endurance with no crash.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Glenn Selig
PR firm: The Publicity Agency
Email: glenn@thepublicityagency.com
 Phone: 813-708-1220 x7777 | Cell: 813-300-5454

Tyler Ragghianti
PR firm: The Publicity Agency
Email: tyler@seligmultimedia.com
Phone: 813-708-1220 x7780 | Cell: 813-295-3269

"Hell No, You Can't!" by Herb Altman

Using the welfare of the human species as a benchmark, Herb Altman examines the causes of extremism and offers effective techniques for combative exposure in “Hell No, You Can’t!: The Roots of Political Extremism” (ISBN 1470087294).

Understanding man’s primary directive as the construction, maintenance and protection of an Identity, Herb Altman dissects groups as the primary sources of food input for Identity maintenance. Drawing from psychology, philosophy, logic, physics, neuroanatomy and natural theology (no books), Altman probes the nature of beliefs, man’s fear of exclusion, the preservation of castes, the backside of language, the anatomy of war, needs of the terrorist and the dependencies man has upon two-dimensional language absent concern for man’s four-dimensional in-time existence.

Altman explains why extremists, of any stripe, must humiliate, refuse to talk or listen to necessary “enemies,” interrupt valid argument and throw words like stones all to protect fragile, group-sponsored Identities. Every extremist is fearful unto death of exposure to rational, species-based argument and the recognition of equality among species members.

Altman finds our system of government naturally dysfunctional – the two party system seditious and incompatible with man’s operational nature, and is unconstitutional given the Preamble’s call for “unity of purpose” leading to a “more perfect union.”

“The only way to combat irrational, immature, ID-protective behaviors is to attack a man’s constructed Identity,” Altman writes. Altman notes that every man, as a child, can have his operational capacities accurately assigned to a developmental stage (stages provided) of operational maturity. Altman provides numerous examples of immature behaviors among political extremists while offering techniques to render such behaviors stillborn.

Eminently readable, “Hell No, You Can’t!” traces causes for the development of extremists to the elementary school, noting the vast deficiencies in our educational system, deficiencies purposely preserved by politicians fearful of the exposure of their inadequately developed and misshaped ID’s.

“Hell No, You Can’t!” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

 About the Author: Herb Altman received his Ph.D., from U.C. Berkeley defining the nature of intelligence and the stages of operational (cognitive) maturity. He has been a supervisor, director, counselor, group therapist and adjunct professor. As teacher he taught philosophy, psychology, Latin, English, Russian history and American government.

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Sopheon, the international provider of software and services for product lifecycle management (PLM), announced today that it has introduced a mobile app of its Accolade innovation management solution.  The new app enables users to participate instantly in their organization’s product innovation processes at any time and from virtually anywhere.  Designed specifically for use with iPhone^® and iPad^® devices, the mobile app can be downloaded by Accolade Process Manager Licensees from the Apple App Store. 

Mobile access to work-related information is one of the fastest growing trends in business today.  Seventy-nine percent of the organizations participating in a survey by the IT Policy Compliance Group (ITPCG) said that their employees use mobile devices to accomplish their jobs.  And the benefits are compelling.  Recent research by the Aberdeen Group found that the use of mobile apps to help workers accomplish day-to-day tasks can increase productivity by 45%.  Use advantages, according to the study, include improved communication and collaboration among team members and faster delivery of actionable information in support of decision-making.  

Mobile access to Sopheon’s Accolade system will benefit the complete range of stakeholders in an organization’s innovation process, from team members and process owners to executive decision makers.  The world becomes a virtual office.  Process data and project information can be accessed without a network or Internet connection. For instance, mobile users can track and view corporate innovation activity, review project status and participate in decisions while traveling or out of the office.  

Users of the new mobile app will be able to:

• Monitor and track innovation projects from anywhere, online or offline;
• Keep up to date on the status of critical priorities and actions;
• Receive instant notification of important decisions ;
• Quickly review and assess innovation initiatives and key deliverables; and
• Track what’s new in their organization’s innovation efforts and what’s changed.

Another important advantage of the Accolade mobile app is that users participate in their organization’s innovation process in a way that is familiar and intuitive, mirroring the digital experiences they are accustomed to in their everyday lives. “Mobile is increasingly the face of engagement for today’s workers. Professionals at all levels expect to be able to access information when and where they want it.  Providing mobile access enables our customers to further remove barriers and innovate faster. We intend to be a leader in enabling mobile capabilities for innovation performance” said Paul Heller, Chief Technology Officer for Sopheon.

The Accolade innovation management mobile app for iPhone^® and iPad^® is available immediately to current licensees of Sopheon’s Accolade Process Manager software for no additional cost and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store.  Future plans call for additional functionality and expansion of mobile access to other device types.

Accolade^® is a registered trademark of Sopheon plc.
iPhone^® and iPad^®  are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

About Sopheon: Sopheon (LSE:SPE) is an international provider of product lifecycle management software and services.  Its solutions help organizations increase revenues and profits from innovation.  Sopheon’s Accolade® solution enables end-to-end innovation management, including innovation planning, ideation, innovation process management, collaborative workflow and product portfolio management.  Sopheon is listed on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange and on the NYSE Alternext in Amsterdam.  For more information, please visit www.sopheon.com.

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Sopheon
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"The Timing of Incarnation" by Robert G. Saba

“The Timing of the Incarnation: God’s True Plan Revealed?” (ISBN 1470045958) by Robert G. Saba looks at the often conflicting theories of faith, religion and science. Written by a former Catholic monk, professional counselor and distinguished professor, this book attempts to address an often neglected detail of Christian theology.

Drawing upon his interests and education in religion, psychology, biology and science, Saba explores the question of why God became man during the first century of the Common Era, rather than any other moment in history. Saba offers new ideas and possibilities that he hopes will create a better understanding of humanity’s relationship to the divine within readers.

Saba’s “The Timing of the Incarnation” hypothesizes that the incarnation occurred when it did due to humanity’s readiness to respond to a higher being. The author believes that his perspective is unlike any other with its updated reasoning, which he hopes will encourage a more nurturing relationship with God, rather than one based on control and authority.

“I want the reader to walk away from ‘The Timing of the Incarnation,’ going ‘Hey, this makes sense,’” says Saba. “I realize readers might not agree with everything, but I hope my work inspires them to further investigate their relationship with God.”

Saba believes his unique and refreshing ideas in “The Timing of the Incarnation” are just what some Christians and believers need to further develop their spirituality and religious beliefs. He feels that those with an interest in human-divine relations as well as students of religion, whether they are in college or in church groups, will find his work insightful and eye-opening.

“The Timing of the Incarnation: God’s True Plan Revealed?” is available for sale in paperback and e-book versions online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Robert G. Saba has spent time as a Catholic monk, a professional counselor and an education professor. He earned a bachelor’s in biology from the College of Santa Fe, a master’s from Louisiana State University and a doctorate from the University of Southern Mississippi. He wrote “Choose to Share” as well as numerous writings that have appeared in the journals of the American Counseling Association and the North American Society of Adlerian Psychology.

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Robert G. Saba
E-mail:             bandg@windstream.net
Phone:             (706) 864-3116

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"American Idiots" by Jack Doyle

Jack Doyle has lived in America for over eight decades, and over the course of his life he has seen a plethora of presidents, senators, congressmen and lesser-elected officials take office. In “American Idiots” (ISBN 147528232X), Doyle highlights how America went from what he says was an admirable country to one fueled by greed and power lust.

In his political commentary on the condition of the United States, Doyle points his finger at wealth as the culprit behind America’s downfall. As he sees it, wealth has become a ruling power in government and has become a way to bribe and essentially take over government officials from the president to mayors of small towns across the country.

In “American Idiots,” the concerned American explains how the wealthy are masking themselves as friends of the court during Congressional hearings and advisers in matters and trials that affect millions of Americans. Doyle begins after the end of World War II and ends with the mess the country currently finds itself in.

“It took 75 years of plotting and deceit, but industry executives and the wealthy now have a seat at the governing table due to the Supreme Court and their power is absolutely detrimental to the people of the country,” says Doyle.

Doyle’s interest in American politics began when his father became the president of an association that represented over 56,000 customs agents and border guards. During his elected time, his father met many senators and congressmen, working with them on bills that affected the employees he represented. As Doyle grew older, he learned how important it was not to pledge an allegiance to any single man or political party. During that same time, he says he watched the condition of his once-great nation deteriorate at the power of greed and wealth. He hopes that “American Idiots” opens readers’ eyes to what he believes is really going on in political office across the country.

“American Idiots” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: A New Jersey native, Jack Doyle participated in many sports as a child including baseball, football, hockey, basketball and swimming. He went on to attend Drew University, where he also continued to participate in football and baseball. Doyle worked as a marketing and advertising executive with Faber-Castell Pencil Company and eventually, as the owner and president of Doyle Associates Wholesaling Art, Drafting and Engineering Film/Paper Supplies. After retiring, he went on to dabble in real estate in Hilton Head, S.C., and Ocean County, N.J.

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Jack Doyle
E-mail:             doylespar@comcast.net
Phone:             (609) 693-7441
Web:                http://doylethoughts.blogspot.com

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Virtual offices have become the popular choice for entrepreneurs, franchisees, and small business owners looking for an alternative to the expense and inconvenience of operating a physical office.  To celebrate the fall season, Opus Virtual Offices, a leading provider of virtual office services, is running a promotion that waives all set up fees providing customers  a $100 savings. Right now, savvy business owners can obtain a premium Opus virtual office for the lowest price available all year. 

“Our Opus program is already the best value in virtual office solutions with over 400 locations nationwide, advanced technology, and no hidden overage fees,” said Yori Galel, CEO of Opus Virtual Offices. “To encourage entrepreneurs in discovering for themselves how an Opus virtual office can benefit their businesses, we’re offering a fall promotion that waives all set up fees. All they need to do to get this $100 savings is visit the Opus website and enter promotion code Fall2012.” 

Opus defines a virtual office as a complete business system utilizing the latest technology to create a flexible online workplace. For entrepreneurs operating from a single location, working from home, or right from their smartphone or tablet, a virtual office provides the tools necessary to create a successful and professional corporate image while maintaining privacy and containing costs.  From attorneys to electricians, from wedding planners to home based franchisees, almost any businessperson can benefit. 

An instant professional identity is established when Opus provides business owners with an impressive corporate address with local phone and fax number. Clients feel comfortable they’re dealing with a reputable company, and home addresses or smartphone numbers are kept private and discreet. Included in the Opus virtual office program are shipping and mailing services, premium call forwarding and messaging, and state of the art communications that convert fax and voicemail to email.

Opus clients also receive a first class phone answering system, with professional, live receptionists taking calls and messages. No busy entrepreneur has to worry that opportunities for new business contacts will ever be missed. And the entire Opus virtual office package is available for the nominal fee of $99 per month.

With the additional perk of no set up fees with this fall’s promotion, now is the right time for business owners to obtain the benefits of a virtual office from Opus. For further information and to enter the promotion code, contact www.opusvirtualoffices.com.

About Opus Virtual Offices: Opus Virtual Offices provides the most complete Virtual Office program available in the industry, with more than 400 locations in the US, giving you the corporate image you require. The Virtual Office program is the perfect office solution for all new and expanding businesses looking to gain all the resources to provide the perfect image at a low cost. Our sophisticated system has been designed to provide all the features a professional business requires without having the extreme costs that are normally associated with the operating of a business.

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Florence Goodman
Phone:          (561) 988-6900
Website:        www.opusvirtualoffices.com

Mo Rocca learns treasured family recipes, and a lot more, from grandparents across the country in the 13-episode original series My Grandmother’s Ravioli, premiering Wednesday, October 24th at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT on Cooking Channel. While he was growing up, Mo’s grandmother prepared sumptuous Sunday dinners for the family, with “Momma’s” ravioli as the main event. Although he could never forget those meals, Mo never learned her recipes. Now he’s doing the next best thing: visiting other people’s grandmothers and grandfathers who lovingly, and patiently, teach Mo traditional, mouthwatering specialties. In addition to making food that will take viewers back to their childhood, the grandparents share their inspiring personal stories and funny family anecdotes in each 30-minute episode.
 
“My Grandmother’s Ravioli combines food and family with Mo’s distinctive voice, resulting in a hilarious, heartwarming and delicious look at our grandparents’ generation,” said Michael Smith, General Manager and Senior Vice President, Cooking Channel. “Mo’s storytelling through food is truly unique. He enters each grandparent’s home with appreciation and a sense of humor and they welcome him with open arms – as will our audience.”
 
“From Mary and her pierogi to Genevra and her peach ice cream to Gaetano and his shotgun – how else were we going to make venison stew? – this has been an unforgettable journey,” says Rocca. “I’ll be honest, this show isn’t for everyone. If you hate grandmothers and home-cooked meals, you should not tune in.”
 
In the premiere episode, Mo visits 76-year-old spitfire grandmother Ruth Teig in Scarsdale, NY for a lesson in classic Jewish cuisine.   The menu includes meat-filled kreplach; a modernized version of homemade gefilte fish (not the glass jar kind, oy!); and Ruth’s famous ‘miracle’ coffee cake, which is much-loved by family, friends, her plumber, her contractor and even the local DMV. Ruth also shares family anecdotes, gives Mo a hilarious tutorial in Yiddish expressions and explains how, as a Holocaust survivor, she truly appreciates all the wonderful things in life. The episode culminates in a traditional Shabbat dinner, prepared by Ruth and Mo, and enjoyed with family and friends. Upcoming episodes feature a Boston-based Thai grandmother, an upstate New York firefighter who also cooks for the firehouse and an Italian-American couple who have been married for over sixty years.
 
Mo Rocca is a Correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning with Charles Osgood and the host of Food(ography) on Cooking Channel. Electoral Dysfunction, a documentary on the history of American elections hosted by Rocca, will be broadcast this October on PBS.
 
My Grandmother’s Ravioli is produced by CBS Eye Too Productions.

COOKING CHANNEL (www.cookingchanneltv.com) is an entertainment brand dedicated to today’s passionate food lover.  For food people, by food people, Cooking Channel is the answer to a growing hunger for more content devoted to food and cooking in every dimension from global cuisines to international travel, history and unconventional how-to’s.  Scripps Networks Interactive (NYSE: SNI), which also owns and operates DIY Network (www.diynetwork.com, Food Network (www.foodnetwork.com), Great American Country (www.gactv.com), HGTV (www.hgtv.com) and Travel Channel (www.travelchannel.com), is the manager and general partner.Press Contact: Lauren Sklar

CONTACT: Phone: 646-336-3745; E-mail: lsklar@foodnetwork.com

WFN: World Fishing Network, North America’s only television network, online and mobile platform dedicated exclusively to fishing and outdoor enthusiasts, delivers All Fishing Deals, another innovation that gives anglers more time to get out on the water and catch more fish.

All Fishing Deals (www.AllFishingDeals.com) is a new, cutting-edge site designed to scan hundreds of daily deal and retailer sites to present discounted vacation, gear, tours, products and service offers to anglers – all in one place.

“There is no longer any need for anglers to surf around to find the best fishing deals for services, merchandise or travel because now they have it all in one place,” said Mark Rubinstein, President & CEO of World Fishing Network.  “Anglers should be on the water fishing when they’re not watching WFN, and All Fishing Deals is designed to get them there faster and with better gear so they can catch bigger fish in more beautiful locations.  All Fishing Deals is another WFN exclusive that allows us to fulfill our core mission, which is to be the leading entertainment destination and digital resource for anglers throughout North America.”

AllFishingDeals.com aggregates popular deep discount offers that are of interest to anglers from well-known sites like Groupon, TravelZoo and LivingSocial as well as hundreds of sites that provide daily deals.  In addition, site visitors can search or browse discount offers and coupons for fishing gear, apparel, electronic goods and more from popular retailers such as Bass Pro Shops, Sports Authority, Sierra Trading Post and a variety of other trusted stores that cater to outdoor enthusiasts.

AllFishingDeals.com is now the only service anglers need to find outstanding values on the web.

 About WFN:  WFN: World Fishing Network is North America’s only television network, online and mobile platform dedicated exclusively to fishing and outdoor enthusiasts with programming that covers instruction, tips, tournaments, travel, food, boating, outdoor lifestyle and more. WFN’s programming lineup includes primetime theme nights, a selection of the best international series and the most diverse species coverage of any TV channel. Featuring popular programs hosted by some of the top anglers from North America and across the globe, WFN offers a variety of exclusive lifestyle shows that appeal to a broad and diverse audience. Anchored by one of the top fishing websites, www.WorldFishingNetwork.com, WFN’s multimedia platforms also include a mobile portal and the WFN Fishing Log app for the iPhone, iPad and Android. WFN and WFN HD are available to more than 50 million cable, satellite and telecommunications households throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.

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Hayne Ellis
Director of Brand Communications
Phone:         (720) 873-5030
Email:          hellis@worldfishingnetwork.com

It’s the biggest video game contest prize of the year and now the most-watched video game television show is coming along for the ride.

G4 will feature the winners of an explosive video game contest on an upcoming episode of “X-Play” and the show’s host Kristin Adams will participate in the first-of-its-kind event, sponsored by Gamma Labs, the makers of G Fuel, the energy drink formulated for gamers.

The contest, named Mission: GUNSHIP, began on September 9 with an intense promotional video on YouTube and Machinima that attracted more than 3 million views within the first two weeks alone. The video encouraged gamers to “drop the controller and get in the game” for a chance to be one of three lucky winners who would receive an all –expenses-paid trip to Texas to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience: the chance to train with a team of four U.S. Special Operations veterans who have collectively served in more than 40 combat tours of duty.

‘X-Play’ host Kristin Adams will join the winners as they train with U.S. Special Forces veterans and  ride on the military helicopter and shoot  a mounted mini-gun.

“We are thrilled that G4’s ‘X-Play’ is on board for this adventure and ultimate event,” says Clifford Morgan, Chief Executive Officer of Gamma Labs (www.gammalabs.net), which produces the energy drink G Fuel. “Kristin Adams will not only experience it first-hand but share her experiences with viewers so they can live it vicariously!”

Professional gamers Optich3cz and WoodysGamertag helped spread the word about this unique video game contest. Winners will get to meet both YouTube personalities as well as receive a personal video of their own documenting the entire event.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=izyj9_fHDK8

To watch the video online: http://youtu.be/izyj9_fHDK8.

The G Fuel video game contest is open to a worldwide audience, and has indeed attracted entries from around the world.

Entrants must purchase G Fuel from retail partners and online shops.
                                             
To enter the video game sweepstakes please visit, http://www.gammagamers.com/mission-gunship/.

For more information visit www.gammalabs.net, www.gammagamers.com and www.g4tv.com.

About G4: G4 offers the last word on gaming, technology, animation, interactivity and “geek culture” for the male 18-34 demo. The network, which is available in 59 million cable and satellite homes nationwide, has given young guys of today’s digital generation a television home. G4tv.com is a top web destination for video game news and information. The network’s popular original programming includes “Attack of the Show!,” “X-Play,” “American Ninja Warrior” and “Bomb Patrol: Afghanistan.” G4 also continues to expand its live event coverage at CES, Comic-Con, E3, Tokyo Game Show and more. G4’s digital platforms include G4tv.com, G4 Mobile, G4 Podcasts, G4 on Demand, G4 Video Player, G4 Wii Portal and G4 PS3 Portal. G4 is a network of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience.

About G Fuel: G Fuel is a new line of products, formulated specifically for gamers. With triple the amount of antioxidants and B-vitamins and without creatine and arginine, G Fuel is one of the most powerful, NATURAL energy boosters to ever hit the market. Available in Blue Ice, Lemon-Lime and Fruit Punch, G Fuel- is engineered to give energy, focus, and endurance with no crash.

About Gamma Labs: Gamma Labs was established in 2004 for a single reason—to find the healthiest, most effective way to enhance athletic performance using 100% natural, legal, and effective formulas. The team behind Gamma Labs consists of real athletes who use the products every day and who are committed to developing safe, highly effective, all-natural supplements formulated out of the latest scientific expertise and manufactured to the highest levels of pharmaceutical standards. Each of the company’s products comes with a 100% unconditional money back guarantee. Learn more at http://www.GammaLabs.net or http://www.GammaGamers.com.

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PR firm: The Publicity Agency
Email: tyler@seligmultimedia.com
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In the middle of election season, one hot-button issue both presidential candidates seem to be talking about is Medicare and medical benefits for seniors.

“We are always accepting new Medicare patients, and we always will,” says the Dr. Seth Forman, a Tampa dermatologist. “It is our duty to support the people who have made our country what it is today.”

Forman makes regular visits to local assisted living facilities and rehabilitation centers, checking out the residents and addressing their skincare needs and worries. He says routine care for the elderly is critical to their standard of living.

Forman’s “house” calls to seniors at assisted living facilities and retirement communities have become so popular that they have been featured on the ABC and NBC affiliates in Tampa.

Once a week, the Tampa dermatologist hits the road and leaves Forman Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute in Carrollwood to make various stops around Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties. By visiting these senior care facilities, Forman ensures that residents will not only get quality care, but they also avoid waiting rooms, van rides and traffic.

“We can learn a lot from our elders, and it is our duty to preserve their quality of life,” says Forman. “I love talking to them and listening to their stories.  I love it when I get to visit with couples that have been married for over 50 years.”

In addition to making routine visits to retirement communities, Forman has become the go-to dermatologist in Tampa. In 2011, Forman made an appearance on the nationally syndicated show The Doctors, as well as many local morning and news shows to discuss the importance of proper skincare and his groundbreaking treatments for skin cancer and skin diseases such as psoriasis, eczema and vitiligo.

Assisted living facilities, retirement homes and nursing facilities interested in requesting visits from Tampa dermatologist, Dr. Seth Forman, can call (813) 960-2400.

For more on Dr. Seth Forman, Tampa dermatology or Forman Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute, please visit www.FormanDerm.com.

About Dr. Seth Forman: Dr. Forman is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Tampa, Florida. He was voted the “Best Dermatologist in Carrollwood” in August 2011 and 2012 by the Carrollwood News and Tribune. In December 2011, he opened his new Tampa dermatology  office, Forman Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute, where he 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. He’s also one of the few board-certified dermatologists in the U.S. to use the SRT-100 radiotherapy to treat basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer.

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Jessica Pajak
PR Firm: The Publicity Agency
Email:  Jessica@seligmultimedia.com
Phone: (813) 708-1220 x 7782
Website: www.thepublicityagency.com

Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ:SBUX) today kicked-off its three-day Global Leadership Conference in Houston where the company will inspire nearly 10,000 store managers by investing in their development, connecting them with the company’s core values and motivating them to deliver against Starbucks business aspirations.

Conference highlights include:
•Starbucks chairman, president and ceo Howard Schultz and Square founder and ceo Jack Dorsey announced that customers will be able to use Square Wallet to pay with their mobile phones at U.S. Starbucks stores beginning in early November. Customers will also be able to use the Square directory to find more than 7,000 U.S. company-operated Starbucks stores.
•Starbucks also announced it will enable digital tipping on its existing mobile payment applications and on Square Wallet for its U.S. store partners (employees) in summer 2013.
•As a further testament to the company’s innovation in mobile payment, the Starbucks mobile application is now integrated with Apple’s Passbook allowing customers’ Starbucks Cards to appear on their iPhone screen automatically after they enter a favorite Starbucks store.
•The company announced plans to introduce its rare and exotic Starbucks Reserve® coffee line using its patented Clover® Brewing system to approximately 200 additional locations in the U.S. and Canada. Global expansion into key international markets, including Japan and the U.K., is also expected.
•Announced the San Francisco Evolution Fresh™ store will be opening for business in mid-October; next Evolution Fresh™ location coming to University Village shopping center in Seattle in mid-November.
•A nearly 400,000-square-foot immersive “Leaders’ Lab” has been constructed that will guide conference participants through a two-hour interactive journey that brings Starbucks mission statement to life by highlighting coffee, customers and community.
•By the close of the conference, Starbucks expects to have contributed $22 million in economic and community service impact to Houston – including the largest single corporate community volunteer project in the city’s recent history.
•The company celebrated the opening of its third profit-sharing Community Store in Houston in collaboration with the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA).

“Building an enduring company requires making a sustained investment in its people,” said Schultz at the Houston conference. “In the forty-two year history of the company, there has never been a more important or exciting time for Starbucks. Four years ago I addressed our first global leadership conference in New Orleans, and we emerged from those meetings energized and poised for our next wave of growth. Today, Starbucks stands as a stronger, more innovative and relevant company, largely due to the bet we made on our partners (employees) in New Orleans. These next few days will give our leaders the opportunity to reconnect with the heart of our company through community engagement, refining our coffee expertise and perfecting the art of exceeding our customers’ expectations.”

Developing Leadership For The Future

Today Starbucks commenced its 2012 Global Leadership Conference which will run through Saturday, Oct. 6. Nearly 10,000 of the company’s store managers and regional leaders from outside the U.S. traveled to Houston for three days of inspiration, instruction and interaction. Starbucks has branded the conference with the theme “Lead” to reinforce the critical leadership role these store managers – many of whom are running the equivalent of small businesses generating more than $1 million in annual sales – play in the company’s success.

As the fourth-largest city and fourth designated green coffee port in the U.S. as well as an important gateway to Latin America, Houston’s rich diversity and deep community roots make this an ideal location to bring Starbucks retail leaders together. Starbucks has 228 company-operated and licensed stores in Greater Houston where it employs more than 2,500 partners. The company’s first store in Houston opened in 1994.

Starbucks is investing $35 million in this conference. When combined with the company’s extensive three days of volunteer work across the city, the combined direct and indirect economic impact in the Greater Houston area is nearly $22 million.

“Starbucks is a brand that needs no introduction, and we couldn’t be more pleased to be hosting their Global Leadership Conference here in Houston,” said Greg Ortale, president and CEO of the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Not only is Starbucks going above and beyond with a community outreach initiative while they’re in our city, but they’re leaving behind a nearly $22 million impact in Houston. It is a double legacy for their community outreach and for all the hospitality jobs supported by their direct spending.”

Several inspiring guest speakers will address attendees on the subject of leadership. In addition to Schultz, speakers will include Starbucks president of Americas Cliff Burrows; Square founder and ceo Jack Dorsey; and Harvard Business School professor Nancy Koehn.

Conference attendees will participate in interactive sessions that will strengthen store managers’ expertise in coffee, communications, customer service and partner recruitment as well as other leadership skills and business fundamentals that will accelerate Starbucks retail growth and differentiation. To bring the brand, mission and leadership imperatives to life, the company has created a nearly 400,000-square-foot immersive “Leaders’ Lab” that will guide conference participants through a two-hour interactive journey.

Accelerating Starbucks Mobile Payment Leadership

In a joint presentation today, Schultz and Dorsey announced that Starbucks customers will be able to begin using Square’s mobile payment application, Square Wallet, in early November at Starbucks approximately 7,000 U.S. company-operated locations. Starbucks also announced that it will enable digital tipping at its U.S. company-operated stores through both the Square and Starbucks mobile payment applications in the summer of 2013.

“Starbucks and Square share a passion for constantly improving the customer experience,” said Dorsey. “This partnership gives millions of Starbucks customers a quick, seamless payment experience and introduces them to hundreds of thousands of small businesses in the Square directory.”

Additionally, the official Starbucks mobile app is now even easier for customers with an iPhone or iPod touch. Today, Starbucks announced that Starbucks Card integrates Passbook functionality. From the Starbucks app, iPhone and iPod touch users simply need to tap “add to Passbook” once, and just swipe their Starbucks pass in Passbook to pay at a Starbucks store. Passbook is time and location enabled, so the Starbucks Card will show on the device’s Lock screen automatically as soon as a customer enters their favorite Starbucks store.

In early August, Square and Starbucks announced a groundbreaking partnership that will enhance the payment experience for millions of Starbucks customers while helping stimulate small business growth. With more than 70 million mobile payment transactions since Starbucks launched its mobile payment app in January 2011, the company has quickly emerged as the nation’s largest mobile payment platform. In August, the companies also announced that Square will process Starbucks U.S. credit and debit card transactions, which will significantly expand Square’s scale and accelerate the benefits to businesses on the Square platform, especially small businesses, while reducing Starbucks payment processing costs.

Elevating Coffee Leadership

“Our store managers are the heart and soul of Starbucks and being a coffee leader is just as critical as being a business leader,” said Burrows in Houston. “At this conference, we are ensuring that our managers fully understand and embrace our rich heritage and expertise in sourcing and roasting the highest-quality coffee. This will help them deliver a perfect coffee experience with inspired customer service every day.”

Underscoring its coffee leadership and innovation, the company announced it plans to increase the number of locations where it sells and brews its rare and exotic Starbucks Reserve® coffees. There are currently 347 locations in the United States that sell Starbucks Reserve® coffee in packages of whole bean and also offer it by the cup brewed on the company’s patented Clover® Brewer.

In 2013, the company is planning to expand the number of Starbucks Reserve® stores by 60 percent – or approximately 200 locations – in the U.S. and Canada with additional expansion planned for key international markets, including Japan and the U.K., where Starbucks Reserve® already has a presence. Starbucks also plans to add several new exotic coffees to the Reserve® assortment, including a rare Geisha coffee varietal from Costa Rica that is one of the most highly sought-after coffees in the world this holiday season.

Bringing Starbucks Juice and Food Innovation To Life

Additionally, Starbucks announced that the third retail store for Evolution Fresh will open mid-October in the Filmore district of San Francisco, and it plans to open an additional store in the University Village Shopping Center in Seattle in mid-November. The opening of the new stores, as well as the continued expansion of Evolution Fresh™ bottled beverages, positions the brand’s continued growth in the $3.4 billion and growing cold-crafted juice category.

The addition of La Boulange® to the Starbucks portfolio earlier this year was a key next step in the company’s journey to bring authentic and delicious food to customers, delivering additional reasons to enjoy their experience during multiple day-parts and at differentiated retail locations. After an initial market evaluation this fall and winter, Starbucks will begin to roll-out fresh La Boulange™ products to its company-operated stores in the U.S. beginning with the broader San Francisco area in late spring 2013.

Helping Communities Thrive

Starbucks has a long history of supporting communities and has always believed that passion for service is directly tied to leadership. As part of the conference, nearly 10,000 partners will participate in community service projects across several Houston neighborhoods, creating sustainable value for some of Houston’s most underserved communities.

Starbucks is teaming up with the Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation, Houston Food Bank, Volunteer Houston and the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA). Partners will participate in a variety of projects including revitalization of Lyons Avenue, home restoration, internal and external refurbishments on the AAMA campus, assembly of hygiene kits for homeless veterans, urban garden creation and packaging and sorting food that will be distributed to nearly 500 food pantries, soup kitchens, senior centers and other agencies.

More than 200,000 Houston residents are expected to benefit from these efforts, making this the single largest corporate volunteer effort in Houston’s recent history. It is estimated that Starbucks partners will contribute more than 42,000 hours of community service over the next three days—resulting in nearly $1 million of financial value for the Houston community through service.

The company also celebrated the opening of a profit-sharing Community Store in Houston’s East End neighborhood. The Houston location is the company’s third Community Store in the U.S. Starbucks opened its first two profit-sharing Community stores in Harlem, N.Y. and Crenshaw, Calif. one year ago.

Starbucks is partnering with AAMA on the Houston Community Store which opened on September 25. A portion of each transaction from this store will be directed to AAMA and be strategically invested in youth and education programs benefiting Houston’s most underserved Hispanic community.

About Starbucks Corporation

Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest-quality arabica coffee in the world. Today, with stores around the globe, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at www.starbucks.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements relating to certain company initiatives, strategies, plans, trends and expectations regarding our business, including the availability and functionality of certain payment systems and the cost savings to Starbucks, the acceleration of our retail growth and differentiation, and the expansion of Evolution Fresh, La Boulange and other brands and products. These forward-looking statements are based on currently available operating, financial and competitive information and are subject to a number of significant risks and uncertainties. Actual future results may differ materially depending on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, successful implementation by us and our third party providers, and acceptance by our customers, of our new payment systems, the ability to successfully provide our partners (employees) with the necessary skills to create growth and differentiation, the acceptance of our new and innovative products, the costs associated with, and the successful execution of, these and other of the company’s initiatives, strategies and plans in markets in which Starbucks does business, the impact of competition in such markets and other risks detailed in the company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the “Risk Factors” section of Starbucks Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 2, 2011. The company assumes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements.

Starbucks Coffee Company
Haley Drage, 206-318-7100
press@starbucks.com

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"3 Wise Monkeys and the Hidden Treasure" by Dr. Madhavi Gade Reddy

“3 Wise Monkeys and the Hidden Treasure” (ISBN 1477474056) by Dr. Madhavi Gade Reddy offers an insightful lesson hidden amongst a story about a young girl named Jasmine. Written for young readers, Reddy’s work shows that only when you crack open the outer shell will you be able to find treasure.

Jasmine is a little girl who is anxiously awaiting her older brother’s return from college in California. When her brother finally makes it home for Diwali, the festival of lights, he brings home presents for his mother, grandfather and little Jasmine. Not only is Jasmine thrilled to have her brother home, but she loves her present, a glass statue of three monkeys with one covering his ears, another covering his eyes and the last one covering his mouth.

Jasmine takes her statue with her everywhere. One day when she is carrying in a large stack of mail, the little girl drops her statue, shattering it into a million little pieces. The girl is beyond consoling, until her grandfather shows her that there was something special hidden inside the statue that was revealed when it broke.

Reddy’s “3 Wise Monkeys and the Hidden Treasure” shows readers how there is a treasure hidden deep within each of us, just like the gold chain hidden inside the glass monkey statue. Reddy wants young readers to realize that these special treasures are only found through our life journey.

“We all endure hardship, loss and pain, but there may be something precious within those experiences,” says Reddy. “Jasmine’s gold necklace is symbolic for hidden treasures, which could simply be love for some of us.”

“3 Wise Monkeys and the Hidden Treasure” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Dr. Madhavi Gade Reddy grew up in a large, close-knit family in Andover, Mass. Reddy credits this extended family environment as the reason behind her close relationships with each of her family members. The author uses her personal family experiences in her children’s book, “3 Wise Monkeys and the Hidden Treasure.” Reddy currently lives and works in Raleigh, North Carolina as an urgent care physician.

MEDIA CONTACT
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E-mail:             gmadhavir5@yahoo.com
Phone:             (508) 265-9535

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"The Girl in the Butternut Dress" by Joanne Hardy

“The Girl in the Butternut Dress” (ISBN 1468068415) by Joanne Hardy takes readers straight to the heart of the Land of Lincoln, which by geographic standards belonged to the Union. However, southern Illinois was heavily populated by transplant Virginians and North Carolinians during the Civil War, and they brought their Confederate beliefs with them.

Hardy shares the fictional story with deep roots in history to readers with an interest in American history, romance and the Civil War. Young Gabrielle’s life has never been easy; she was raised by her grandparents in an abusive household. After being sent to a nearby farm to help a mother of two, Gabrielle becomes involved with helping feed the runaway slaves traveling on the Underground Railroad.

While Gabrielle’s anti-slavery convictions grow stronger with every person she meets, her love for a Southern-born and bred lawyer named Cayne creates quite the conflict. Gabrielle is committed to helping slaves, while Cayne will stop at nothing to catch them in their escapes to freedom. As she struggles to understand Cayne’s beliefs and make herself good enough for him, Gabrielle must face her personal history, and eventually learns who she truly is.

“Instead of reading about this time and seeing it painted with a broad brush, my novel allows readers to see how the war impacted ordinary people and what they did in their daily lives while it raged on states away,” Hardy says.

“The Girl in the Butternut Dress” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Joanne Hardy’s interest in the Civil War and history began with the first stories of her great-grandfathers, veterans of that war, that had been passed down through the generations. Her passion continued into her professional life as she taught history for nearly 20 years. She is a member of the National League of American Pen Women, the Palm Springs Writers Guild, the Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames and California Retired Teachers’ Association. She has written several other books as well as articles for journals and newspapers.

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Joanne Hardy
Email:              hohojo@earthlink.net
Phone:             (760) 340-2598

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Last night’s presidential debate Twitter reaction was swift, making it the most tweeted about political event in history. A quick Google search of the 2012 presidential debate trending topics is nothing short of expansive. Spurring 10.3 million tweets hitting topics from health care to marriage to Big Bird, the reaction that continues to unfold shows that the influence of social media in political events is here to stay. Beyond the Romney Obama debate, Twitter reactions will continue to last for weeks, even months.

The Twitter reaction itself was so expansive that some viewers found it overshadowed the presidential debate. “I found following Twitter made it more about entertainment than education,” observed Laura Crowell of Ankeny, Iowa. “I may turn my iPhone off during the next debate.” The millions of tweets still compiling from last night gives an insight into the next 1,460 days influenced by 140 characters.

The presidential debate Twitter reaction was 10.3 million tweets during the 90 minute debate as reported by Mashable.com. 

Some of the top 2012 presidential debate Twitter trends were #bigbird, #debate, #jimlehrer

The most appalling Romney Obama debate Twitter reaction was from KitchenAid’s Twitter handle.  “Obamas gma even knew it was going 2 b bad! ‘She died 3 days b4 he became president’.”

Presidential debate and Twitter

In response to an overwhelmingly hostile public reaction KitchenAid offered the following response:
 

“Deepest apologies for an irresponsible tweet that is in no way a representation of the brand’s opinion.”

The presidential debate Twitter reaction was the topic of a workshop at the Social Media Strategies Summit in Minneapolis, #SMSSummit, presented by PR NewsChannel (prnewschannel.com), the global newswire.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Edr5RDhmpO0

About SMSS Minneapolis Press Release Workshop:  A collective of digital marketing professionals from across the United States attending the Social Media Strategies Summit  in Minneapolis tasked with creating a fully optimized press release for immediate distribution across the Internet.   

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When it comes to book promotion, free publicity doesn’t just happen. It takes some heavy lifting.

In fact, for book promotion often it takes repetition to BREAK THROUGH to get the attention you deserve, according to PR NewsChannel, a leading press release newswire and book promotion experts.

Today PR NewsChannel officially launched Three Times the Charm PR™, a new and innovative news distribution feature designed to help authors and publishers obtain Break Through publicity. It’s a potential game changer when it comes to book promotion.

Here’s how the company describes the book promotion vehicle it on its website:

Think THREE.

There’s a reason why the number THREE is so common in stories, fairy tales and in sports.

It comes down to the way we humans process information. It’s patterns. It’s about recognition.

It’s called the “Rule of Three.”

The Rule of Three helps people remember things.

Think three blind mice. Three little pigs. I came, I saw, I conquered. One, two, three.

You’ve got three act plays. Three strikes you are out. Location, location, location.

Three Little Pigs. Three Stooges. Three Blind Mice.

Oh, and the list goes on…

Given the Rule of Three, why should we expect that journalists will act on a press release the first and only time they see it?

Rules, of course, are made to be broken! And press releases we send do break them all the time especially when you’ve got something good!

But repetition is important. Often vital. And it most certainly cannot hurt.

So, that’s why we created Three Times the Charm PR™.

It’s an innovative, clever concept if we do say so ourselves.

Instead of sending a press release ONE time, PR NewsChannel will send journalists the same press release THREE TIMES.

“It will be spaced over a month. So you won’t be hounding them. But offering friendly reminders each time the press release is sent. (Journalists need a little push sometimes,” according to the company on its website.

PR NewsChannel says it costs less to send the press release than what it would normally cost to send two press releases!

The book promotion now has THREE shots to get journalists’ attention. Three chances. Three tries.

For more information about Three Times the Charm PR, please visit https://prnewschannel.com/three-times-the-charm-pr-from-pr-newschannel/.  

"Libertas Americana" by J. R. Ortiz

In “Libertas Americana” (ISBN 0615645216), J. R. Ortiz has created a geopolitical thriller whose suspense comes from its page-turning plot and thought-provoking philosophy alike. It is the second book in his American Amaranth anthology that follows brothers Julius and Michael Stansfield as they work to stop a terror plot aimed squarely at the American heartland.

The brothers are brought together by CIA director Joseph Mitrano who dispatches the men to Europe to break up a terror ring before they can strike at the United States. The siblings are aided in their mission by several CIA and U.S. Naval intelligence officers, alongside a handful of European agents from France, Switzerland, Poland and the Ukraine.

Rather than just move the mechanics of the plot along, Ortiz asks readers to consider the Stansfields’ high-risk odyssey as a classic tale of good versus evil. They are freedom fighters, cast in a Homeric mold, out to stop a human calamity and willing to lay down their lives to serve justice. 

While many terror novels are focused on threats from radical sects in the Middle East, “Libertas Americana” plunges readers into the lesser-known political battles that have taken place in Eastern and Central Europe that pose grave consequences for the American homeland.

“It takes you to the Crimea and the Black Sea, the Balkans, Austria and Germany. It follows the course of the rivers Danube, Main and Rhine,” says Ortiz. “It reviews the history of Europe since the 30 YearsWar in the 17th century to the rise of Fascism in the 20th century.”

A thriller that never lacks for riveting action or psychological tension, “Libertas Americana” asks us to consider its heroes in a broader light. Through its dramatic plot, it invites the reader to consider the virtues embodied in the main characters as they risk their lives to preserve the American principle of freedom.

“Libertas Americana” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Born in Havana, Cuba, in 1959, J. R. Ortiz emigrated with his parents in 1961 as a political exile. Raised in Chicago and Miami, he graduated from the University of Miami’s School of Medicine in 1985 with highest honors. He has been an ophthalmologist in private practice for over 20 years, specializing in cataract, glaucoma and corneal transplants. He lives with his wife and four children in Coral Gables.

MEDIA CONTACT
J. R. Ortiz
E-mail:             americanamaranth@yahoo.com
Phone:             (305) 798-6554
Web:                http://www.americanamaranth.com/

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"Caught Inside" by Lauren Benton Angulo

In “Caught Inside: A Surfing Passage” (ISBN 0615629172) Lauren Benton Angulo creates a story about a young teen and a dispirited ex-pro who are both learning how to navigate life through surfing. Kaimana Keller is a 15-year-old boy with a somewhat privileged upbringing and the potential to be the next surfing superstar. A typical adolescent, he is primarily attempting to survive the complexities of high school and his teenage years.

Kaimana’s life is forever changed when, while surfing, he is knocked unconscious by a water-logged coconut in the barrel. Fortunately, thanks to a responsive but resistant ex pro surfer named Kekoa who happens to be paddling by, Kaimana narrowly avoids drowning.

With Kaimana left in a coma, Kekoa is drawn to secretly visit his hospital room to watch over the boy. He tells stories of past victories and disasters that have played an equal part in shaping Kekoa into the moody, cynical man he is today. As he listens, young Kaimana recalls his own turning points in life but slips farther away from reality and a recovery.

Slowly, Kekoa realizes that he may be the key to pulling the young Kaimana back to the world of the living. In order to do that, Kekoa will have to shed his self-hate and depressed persona and embrace his gifts and ability to positively contribute to Kaimana’s healing.

A coming-of-age story showing there are lessons, processes and moments that are better late than never, Angulo’s exciting tale explores the topics of self-doubt, fear, gratitude and personal transformation. Living in one of the hubs of pro surfing and as a mother of a national-level competitive teen surfer, she drew her inspiration not too far from home. With “Caught Inside,” Angulo wanted to create a story that her son and his friends could not only enjoy but connect with as young adults.

“Caught Inside: A Surfing Passage” is available for sale online at Amazon.com, Surferseen.com and other channels.

About the Author: Lauren Benton Angulo is a surfer, the wife of a surfer, the mother of a competitive surfer, and her family pet is a dog that surfs. Angulo has lived in Hanalei, Hawaii, since leaving a high-tech executive position in Silicon Valley. Along with a BA in Business, Angulo has completed years of graduate work in clinical psychology, which allowed her to research the effect of surfing on mental health. “Caught Inside” was written primarily for her son and his friends so that he might have a provocative and intriguing book to read for school.

MEDIA CONTACT
Lauren Benton Angulo
Email:              lauren@surferseen.com
Phone:             (808) 346-1817
Website:           www.surferseen.com

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And though the pop idol Justin Bieber won’t be coming to Tampa Bay this year,  he will perform in Orlando January 25 and dads who attend the Girls Inc. Father Daughter Ball this month will have the chance to win those tickets as part of an auction.

On Saturday, October 13 Girls Inc. hosts its annual Father Daughter Ball at the Kapok Pavilon Grand Ballroom in Clearwater.

In addition to Justin Bieber tickets, live and silent auction items also include vacation getaway to Calloway Gardens, tickets to Disney World, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Bucs tickets, fishing junket and plenty of bling.

This will be an evening dad’s royal princess won’t forget. Last year this event sold out well in advance. Reservations are required, no walk-ups.

(Register for Father Daughter Ball)

This will be a glittering affair that emphasizes the special relationship between girls and their dads. Favorite uncles, grandfathers, and other significant adult males are also welcome as escorts.

This will be an enchanted evening for hundreds of dads and daughters, according to Girls Inc.

Radio Disney will provide the entertainment, and the Ball also includes a sumptuous buffet catered by Texas Cattle Company, portraits, auctions, and much more.

Auction items include vacation getaways, sports memorabilia, tickets to Florida attractions, and plenty of bling.

According to Girls Inc, this will be an evening dad’s royal princess won’t forget. Last year this event sold out well in advance. Reservations are required, no walk-ups.

Proceeds benefit Girls Incorporated of Pinellas, a non-profit youth development program helping the girls of today develop the tools and vision to become the leaders of tomorrow. For more information or to register, please visit www.girlsinc-pinellas.org or call (727) 544-6230.

Coral Gables Cosmetic Center launched their 2012 fall “Tummy Tuck” special, with surgeries starting at $4000 – a $1200 discount.  The promotion is geared to those individuals coming off the summer months who have seen the signs of aging and gravity, and perhaps pregnancy.  

For most adults, the abdomen is the area of the body where fat most commonly accumulates.  As it does, it stretches the skin.  Eventually people are left with stubborn fat and folds of abdominal skin that do not respond well to dieting or exercise.  Abdominoplasty is appropriate for a wide variety of people concerned with the contours of their abdomen.  Individuals might be a tummy tuck candidate if they have experienced massive weight loss, recent pregnancy or simply aging.

All procedures performed at the prestigious Coral Gables Cosmetic Center facility are administered by board certified plastic surgeons.   Coral Gables Cosmetic Center is well-known for recruiting the finest plastic surgeons in Miami and maintaining competitive prices for breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, abdominoplasty, and other popular cosmetic procedures.

Coral Gables Cosmetic Center offers the latest in cosmetic surgery, performed by the most premium plastic surgeons in South Florida.  All physicians are highly-skilled board-certified plastic surgeons who use sophisticated approaches and foster acute attention to detail.  Complimentary consultations are available for patients who want to learn more about Miami plastic surgery procedures, such as tummy tucks, liposuction, nose jobs, butt lifts, facial plastic surgery, or Botox. 

The Center’s reputation for specializing in all forms of breast augmentation, including breast lifts and breast enlargements, and abdominoplasty, has been built on over thirteen years of satisfied patients.  Coral Gables Cosmetics Tummy Tuck Surgery Center is an experienced facility that provides unique care for all of their patients.  Contact Coral Gables Cosmetics for a free Tummy Tuck consultation today at 877-876-6017 or info@coralgablescosmetic.com. 

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There are bookshops out there run by people who know all about books and about the all-important book distribution system and they have customers who not only want to buy books but who also write books and want to get them published.

In my opinion, bookshops should affiliate themselves with reputable, established self-publishing companies such as Writersworld. Authors would get used to seeing a sign in the window saying ‘Publish Your Book Here’, and the bookshops would earn a commission on everything they publish, with the prospect of increasing sales via book signings and other in-house events.

What has intrigued me about certain large bricks and mortar book retailers deciding to sell e-book readers with presumably relatively small profits, is why they have not come up with this idea, for it would be lucrative for all concerned.

We think this idea or business model may make all the difference between some one-off bookshops succeeding, or as many one-off bookshops are already doing failing to survive.

About Writersworld: Writersworld is a leading book publisher in self-publishing, print-on-demand books and book reprints in the UK that also issues the ISBN in the author’s name, pays the author 100% of the royalties and supplies the author with copies of their books at print cost. For more information visit www.writersworld.co.uk.Writersworld is the registered trademark of Writersworld Limited.

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Telephone: UK: 01993 812500
International: 0044 1993 812500
Email: enquiries@writersworld.co.uk

At the JavaOne Expo in San Francisco today, Chicago-based Datalogics, Inc., the premier source for Adobe PDF and eBook technologies, announced an offering to enable rights for PDF forms and documents for end-users. When these documents are then opened in the free Adobe Reader, they enable extended functionality in the viewer, including local form save and more, annotations and commenting and digital signature features not otherwise available in the application.

Enterprises that need to distribute PDF forms and documents to a broad range of Reader programs as far back as Reader 7 can utilize this service to enable users to participate in data entry, review and authoring workflows using just the Adobe Reader on Windows and Mac.

Extended functionality enabled in the Adobe Reader includes

-    Save in-progress forms data – Users filling out long or complex PDF forms using Adobe Reader cannot save their progress locally by default. If they need to shut down at the end of the day or wait to obtain necessary information to complete the form, they do not have the means to save their progress and continue later. Reader-extending these documents allows the users save their progress.

-    Apply digital signatures – Applying a certified digital signature to a document to attest to its contents is a powerful feature of the Adobe Acrobat application.  This enables the full range of Adobe digital signature plugins, including PKI-based signatures.

-    Integrate with web services – Dynamic PDF forms can be built which interact with web services and external data sources to modify form choices or prefill data based upon earlier data entry.

-    Create dynamic 2D barcodes – 2D barcodes can be dynamically generated based on forms responses. This enables completed PDF forms to be routed through electronic-to-paper-to-electronic document workflows without rekeying of data.

-    Add and save comments and annotations – Users can add and review comments and annotations and participate more fully in authoring workflows.

Each feature can be enabled individually; other features are also available.

The Reader Extensions offering is powered by the Adobe PDF Java Toolkit, a standalone Java SDK for manipulating PDF forms and documents, and the core infrastructure of the Adobe LiveCycle enterprise platform. The Adobe PDF Java Toolkit can also be licensed to developers who wish to include Reader-extension capabilities in their own enterprise applications.

“The LiveCycle stack represents a notable investment in technology and a commitment to the J2EE infrastructure,” remarks Kevin McNeill, President of Datalogics. “The Adobe PDF Java Toolkit reduces this requirement somewhat, but as an SDK still necessitates programming expertise. We anticipate our Reader Extensions offering will appeal to enterprises with a handful of high-value PDF forms and documents and who may not have the time or resources to invest in either the Adobe PDF Java Toolkit or the full Adobe LiveCycle platform. We feel we are uniquely positioned to offer the services and support for Reader Extensions: we have a great deal of institutional knowledge of PDF document processing and our Technical Support personnel have been providing extensive worldwide support to PDF application developers for over fifteen years.”

Pricing for the Reader Extension service is based on the number and type of documents. For more information, stop by the Datalogics booth (#5601) at JavaOne, or visit www.datalogics.com/products/pdfjt/.

About Datalogics: Chicago-based Datalogics, Incorporated, an Adobe Portfolio Company, has dedicated over 45 years to delivering the highest quality software technologies and services which meet the most demanding customer needs. Datalogics is the premier source for Adobe eBook and PDF developer technologies, including the Adobe PDF Library, Adobe PDF Java Toolkit, Adobe PDF Java Toolkit with Reader Extensions, Adobe Normalizer, Adobe PDF Print Engine, Adobe Content Server, Adobe Reader Mobile SDK, and Adobe Digital Publishing Suite. Datalogics is a member of the PDF Association and the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF).

For more information, visit www.datalogics.com.

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The energy drink maker Gamma Labs (www.gammalabs.net), the makers of G Fuel and PTF, today announced a partnership with the international online gaming community website NextGenUpdate (www.nextgenupdate.com).

NextGenUpdate provides the latest news, demos, reviews and updates to the most popular games across all video game platforms. With more than 45,000 visitors per day, NGU has become one of the leading providers of video game related news and information.

“We are very happy to be partnering with a company that we not only support and believe in, but one that allows NGU to stay at the forefront of gaming,” said Jake Finney, of the U.S.-based NGU.

The partnership will give Gamma Labs yet another outlet to promote their specially designed energy drinks and supplements that provide gamers the ability to play and train without the crash, jitters, or harmful chemicals that accompanies other energy drinks.

Its latest product, the energy drink G Fuel, has already left its mark by offering the most explosive contest prize to date.

Mission: GUNSHIP is an explosive new video game contest that will allow three gamers to receive unique training from a U.S. Special Operations team and fire live ammo from a mounted mini-gun at land based targets rigged with explosives.

The video trailer for the contest was released on September 9 on Machinima and YouTube and attracted more than 3 million views in less than two weeks.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=izyj9_fHDK8

“NGU is one of the leading content providers in the gaming community” said Clifford Morgan, Chief Executive Officer at Gamma Labs. “G Fuel was designed by gamers, for gamers, and this relationship helps keep Gamma Labs on the forefront of gaming activity. NGU will also keep the industry informed on Gamma’s activities as we plan for the release of Call of Duty Black Ops II and HALO 4”.

For more information in the Mission:Gunship contest, and for special promotional offers, visit www.NextGenUpdate.com

To watch the video online: http://youtu.be/izyj9_fHDK8.

About G Fuel: G Fuel is a new line of products, formulated specifically for gamers. With triple the amount of antioxidants and B-vitamins and without creatine and arginine, G Fuel is one of the most powerful, NATURAL energy boosters to ever hit the market. Available in Blue Ice, Lemon-Lime and Fruit Punch, G Fuel- is engineered to give energy, focus, and endurance with no crash.

About Gamma Labs: Gamma Labs was established in 2004 for a single reason—to find the healthiest, most effective way to enhance athletic performance using 100% natural, legal, and effective formulas. The team behind Gamma Labs consists of real athletes who use the products every day and who are committed to developing safe, highly effective, all-natural supplements formulated out of the latest scientific expertise and manufactured to the highest levels of pharmaceutical standards. Each of the company’s products comes with a 100% unconditional money back guarantee. Learn more at http://www.GammaLabs.net or http://www.GammaGamers.com

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Glenn Selig
PR firm: The Publicity Agency
Email: glenn@thepublicityagency.com
Phone: 813-708-1220 x7777 | Cell: 813-300-5454

Tyler Ragghianti
PR firm: The Publicity Agency
Email: tyler@seligmultimedia.com
Phone: 813-708-1220 x7780 | Cell: 813-295-3269

"Choking on Silence" by Paul B. Tripp

Paul B. Tripp remembers his military service in a candid and heartwarming way in “Choking On Silence: A Memoir” (ISBN 1478152516). Tripp’s memoir shares his personal struggles of accepting his sexuality while dealing with religion and his military job as an officer in the Navy. While his memoir does share these troubling times in hopes of supporting others, Tripp also hopes to encourage readers to discover who they really are as individuals.

In “Choking on Silence,” Tripp provides readers with a raw, in-depth look at his life over the years. He opens up about his time in the military as well as how he came to terms with his homosexuality in an atmosphere that had refused to accept or acknowledge any sexuality other than heterosexuality.

Tripp gives readers a look into his marriage with a woman as well as his years in reparative therapy, an attempt to make his homosexuality go away. The now-retired naval officer shares intimate details of a nine-year investigation of homosexuality within the military.

On the one year anniversary of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” Tripp felt it necessary to share his story with others who may be going through the same thing.

“When President Obama overturned ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ the political climate afforded me the opportunity to speak openly about my journey,” Tripp says.

Throughout his memoir, Tripp keeps a light-hearted and optimistic tone despite talking about some dark and serious subjects. Tripp hopes readers will appreciate his message and that his memoir will lead individuals on their own paths of self-discovery.

“Choking On Silence: A Memoir” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Paul B. Tripp is a retired naval officer who served within the submarine force and the National Security Agency.

MEDIA CONTACT
Paul B. Tripp
Email:              info@chokingonsilence.com
Phone:             (406) 546-8857
Website:         http://chokingonsilence.com

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"Morris the Village Voice" by Doris Rueger

Doris Rueger uses a humanized advertising column to educate her young readers about important values and lessons that will help them in life in her new book, “Morris the Village Voice” (ISBN 1475296355). Rueger, who is also the illustrator, offers her young audience valuable messages and lessons, like knowing and loving oneself, speaking up, asking for help, working together and much more.

In the center of a small village, an advertising column that highlights all of the latest local attractions stands tall and proud. The personified column goes by Morris, and throughout “Morris the Village Voice,” he shares all the things he loves about being an advertising column. Children would race around him and get so excited whenever a new flyer for the circus was posted, while parents could turn to him for the latest in news and events.

But when the village’s advertising committee and mayor want to replace him with an updated, glitzy billboard, Morris is heartbroken. Despite his pain, he asks two of his young visitors, Anna and Jason, for help. With the children, prayer and positive thinking on his side, Morris believes he has a great chance of standing in the middle of the village square for years to come. 

Rueger used her grandchildren as a vehicle for writing “Morris the Village Voice.” Her love and admiration for them led her to create a story that she hopes will inspire and encourage their generation and many more to come.

“I want to teach children the value of living, learning and loving themselves for who they are,” Rueger says. “If you believe in something strongly, you can make a difference!”

She wants her readers, regardless of how young they may seem, to understand the importance of asking for help, standing up for themselves and their beliefs and self-acceptance. She believes it is these lessons that help us all live a healthy and creative life.

“Morris the Village Voice” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: A native of Germany, Doris Rueger received her master’s in literature and journalism in the United States. Rueger spent 30 years working in the scientific community and now writes and illustrates children’s books in New York.

MEDIA CONTACT
Doris Rueger
Email:              doris.rueger@yahoo.com
Phone:             (631) 286-8466

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The Palms of Largo will be unveiling their new community event area called The Plaza, on Saturday, October 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 385 Alternate Keene Road in Largo.  Located on The Palms of Largo’s 88-acre campus, The Plaza will be a gathering place for residents, family, friends, veterans, employees and the Largo community. 

The celebration will start with a parade at 10:00 a.m. down Avenue of the Palms and will be lead by the Largo High School Marching Band.  The band will provide musical entertainment in the gazebo while the Pinellas County Veterans Council Military Honor Guard will present the American flag and local fire fighter Nolan Marshall will sing the national anthem.  Congressman Bill Young and Largo Mayor Patricia Gerard are also scheduled to attend the dedication of The Plaza which will be presented by John B. Goodman, the developer and owner of The Palms of Largo and Chairman of The Goodman Group.   

“The Plaza is a continuation of The Palms of Largo’s mission.  We are excited about this gathering area for The Palms of Largo but also for the greater Largo community,” states John B. Goodman.  “The Plaza will host a multitude of programs and activities that will contribute to the tapestry of the already vibrant and lively community and integrate programs with the Largo Community Center next door.”

The Plaza consists of a rotunda, covered activity ramadas, The Plaza Deli with courtyard dining, a Veterans memorial, vine shaded trellises, a ceremonial lawn, and a gazebo.  The Plaza will host a full calendar of daily events such as educational and exercise classes, resident and community markets, interactive recreational and social events, business seminars, group meetings, and live music events.  The Plaza can also be rented for more personal celebrations such as weddings, graduations, and other joyous occasions.    

Multiple family activities will be available to enjoy including a pottery wheel demonstration, face painting, pony rides, a petting zoo, butterfly garden, and much more.  Additional entertainment in the gazebo will include performances by the Gulf to Bay A Cappella Chorus, Patsy Cline Show, Royal Palms Chorus, and Gator Tooth.  There will also be the World War II first infantry division re-enactors, military vehicles and fighter plane, representatives from the military museum and remote-controlled motorboat racing by the Tampa Bay Remote Boat Club.

Those who wish to attend the event can RSVP by calling (727) 674-1107.

About The Palms of Largo: The Goodman Group has been influential in the Largo community since 1976 where The Palms of Largo was established with John B. Goodman’s vision to create a world-class intergenerational living community providing housing, programs, and services for individuals of all ages.  The Palms of Largo community offers residential apartments, home health care, independent and assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, respite stays, memory care, end of life care, pediatric care, experiential pre-school and day care, and a holistic spa and fitness center.  The Goodman Group manages these Platinum ServiceÒ communities.  For more information or to schedule an event please contact Sadie Evert at (727) 433-0477 or visit www.ThePalmsofLargo.com.

MEDIA CONTACT
Sadie Evert
Director of The Plaza
Phone:   (727) 433-0477
Email: Severt@thepalmsoflargo.com

As a podiatrist Scott Roman, DPM, has helped countless patients suffering from proximal interphalangeal joint flexion deformity, commonly known as “hammertoes.” This is a progressive and often painful condition in which the toes are held in a flexed or bent position. Now — thanks to the innovative ARROW-LOK™ Digital Fusion System that Roman invented — patients across the country who undergo hammertoe surgery can enjoy a more comfortable post-operative experience.

The traditional surgical approach for correcting hammertoes utilizes a Kirschner wire, or “K-wire,” to hold the bones of the toes in position after surgery so they can fuse into the correct alignment. The wire is usually left protruding from the toe for four to six weeks after surgery.

“Not surprisingly,” Roman notes, “that causes anxiety for many patients, who worry about stubbing the toe with the wire sticking out, or even accidentally pulling it out.”

There are other difficulties related to use of external K-wires. They are left sticking out of the body, which can increase the risk of postoperative infection; the wires have to be removed before the bone has completely healed, which can be an uncomfortable procedure for the patient; and K-wires may simply not be stable enough, leading to internal instability or even failure of the fusion. “I used to embed a short wire to provide a balance of effectiveness and comfort for my patients but stability was not as solid as I wanted it to be,” says Roman. “The segments of the toes would sometimes distract off the wire or gap at the fusion site.”

“K-wires have been in use for over 40 years,” Roman says. “We needed to overcome the challenges of the current procedure and create a better approach.”

Roman envisioned an arrow-shaped device that could be used in place of the traditional external wire. The challenges of taking a medical device through the FDA clearance process and creating a national distribution channel, however, presented challenges that Roman, already involved in a busy medical practice, could not meet on his own.

“I had ideas, I had prototyping,” Roman says, “but I didn’t have a team of experienced professionals supporting me.”

At the urging of a professional associate, Roman connected with Patrick Mullaney, whose 20-year career has been largely focused on selling and commercializing medical devices. Recognizing the originality and market potential of Roman’s hammertoe device, Mullaney and Tom Twardzik, a professional associate with 25 years in the industry, co-founded Arrowhead Medical Device Technologies, LLC, in 2010. The company is focused on introducing new devices for treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.

Roman’s hammertoe solution became the company’s first product. The initial design received 510(k) FDA clearance in the fall of 2010, which meant that doctors could start using the product in patients. Feedback from surgeons led to development of a “second generation” implant design that made the product easier to use and able to fit a wider range of patient anatomies. Cleared by the FDA in October 2011, the ARROW-LOK Digital Fusion System has since been launched in over 20 of the nation’s key markets.

“Launching a new medical device is a daunting task,” Mullaney says. “You have to finalize the design, implement production, develop a compelling message, and create a distribution network. Your people on the street personally present the product to the surgeons and support its use in the OR. Sales reps are the actual human contact you have with the users, with hospitals and surgery centers. We are very selective about who represents ARROW-LOK technology, and work through a network of independent agents in strong markets. That’s allowing us to rapidly gain acceptance of the ARROW-LOK system among leading podiatric and orthopaedic surgeons.”

Since the system’s availability in December 2010, Roman has used the system on his own patients, “both young and old, with excellent results. The system is designed to maintain stability until the bone is fully healed, to reduce patient anxiety about the removal of external wires and to reduce the possibility of postoperative infections.”

Roman says, “I’ve had several patients that have been putting off surgery for years because they didn’t want to go through the experience with the external wires, the most common manner of fixation. The ARROW-LOK system is a comparatively anxiety-free post-op experience for them. As we bring the device to doctors across the country, the patient population will become more aware of the product, and discover that they can have hammertoe surgery without wires protruding from the ends of their toes. That’s when they will begin requesting to be treated with a product like the ARROW-LOK device.”

In determining whether surgery is appropriate for a given patient, Roman always starts with the most basic, and important, consideration: “The first question I ask patients is if they are experiencing pain that alters their activities of daily living. When the benefits outweigh the risks of surgery, that’s the time to have the procedure to get the toes corrected.”

Roman is so confident of the ARROW-LOK design that he recommended it for his own mother, who had experienced pain and physical difficulties after two surgeries using K-wires had failed. “One was an internal wire and one was external, but they both failed,” Roman says. “The ARROW-LOK device worked well on my mom, and now she’s fine. It’s gratifying to watch her keep up with my kids without the discomfort that caused her to limp.”

“That’s really the point of creating this new system,” Roman continues. “I want to help my patients regain what they’ve lost. If you can wear shoes comfortably and do the things you want to do, it’s a great improvement in the quality of life.”

About Arrowhead Medical Device Technologies: Founded in August 2010, by Patrick Mullaney, president, and Tom Twardzik, vice president of sales and marketing, Arrowhead Medical Device Technologies, LLC, specializes in rapidly developing, manufacturing and distributing medical devices utilized in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. The headquarters is located just outside of Memphis, a region recognized as one of the world’s premier sites for musculoskeletal medical device innovation. Arrowhead received clearance to market its initial product, the ARROW-LOK™ Digital Fusion System in October 2010, performed the first surgeries in December 2010, and commenced unrestricted distribution in February 2011. Arrowhead plans to expand its product lines to include additional sizes and applications for the ARROW-LOK technology. In addition, the management of Arrowhead is actively seeking innovative medical device technologies that serve to improve patient care in an effective and affordable manner.

MEDIA CONTACT
Tom Twardzik
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Arrowhead Medical Device Technologies, LLC
Phone:             (901) 853-4366
Email:              tom@arrowheaddevices.com
Website:          www.arrowheaddevices.com

Entrepreneurs, business owners, and franchisees discover a nice perk when they stop by the Opus Virtual Offices website to learn how its complete virtual office system can enhance their company’s image and increase sales. A leading provider of virtual office services, Opus offers them the chance to win a 3rd generation Apple iPad in an exciting quarterly sweepstakes.

The latest drawing was held in September, and Opus VO announced David Pine, the owner of Capital K9 Pest Solutions in Arlington, VA as this quarter’s iPad winner. His company has been using the Opus program with great success since his wife, Michelle, an attorney who handles Capital’s operations, vendor relations and accounting, chose it as the best resource to support their business. She was impressed with the location and the full range of services offered for the low rate of $99 per month with no hidden charges.    

“Discovering the benefits of the low cost Opus virtual office solution may be reward enough for home based business owners, franchisees, small corporations and other entrepreneurs visiting our website, ” said Yori Galel, CEO of Opus Virtual Offices. “But we thought a sweepstakes would add even more excitement. I’d like to congratulate David Pine for being our fourth lucky iPad winner.”

A virtual office utilizes advanced technology to smoothly handle all the office needs of small business owners, freeing them to concentrate on taking care of their clients. Opus provides an impressive corporate address with local phone and fax numbers, mailing and shipping services, premium call transferring, fax and voicemail to email conversion, and professional live receptionists answering the phone and taking messages so no customer contact is ever missed.

David Pine explains that Capital K9 Pest Solutions specializes in bed bug management for homes, offices, hotels, colleges, and healthcare facilities. He utilizes two terrier mix dogs trained to locate bed bugs and their eggs, then eliminates the pests with a safe, non-chemical heat treatment. Carrying out such demanding work in temperatures that reach 150 degrees leaves him no opportunity to answer his phone on the job. 

That’s where Opus Virtual Offices has his back, with trained receptionists that take his calls and messages live. David especially likes the call forwarding feature with messages sent to him by email. After hours and on weekends, he can choose to take his calls live or receive the immediate voice mail that the system offers with a simple call into his account.

David and Michelle have two children and have lived in the Arlington, VA area since 1997. Thrilled with their new iPad, they will be using it for business as well as for research and marketing help.

Opus congratulates winner David Pine. For further information about its services and to enter the December iPad sweepstakes, visit www.opusvirtualoffices.com.

About Opus Virtual Offices: Opus Virtual Offices provides the most complete Virtual Office program available in the industry, with more than 400 locations in the US, giving you the corporate image you require. The Virtual Office program is the perfect office solution for all new and expanding businesses looking to gain all the resources to provide the perfect image at a low cost. Our sophisticated system has been designed to provide all the features a professional business requires without having the extreme costs that are normally associated with the operating of a business.

MEDIA CONTACT
Florence Goodman
Phone:          (561) 988-6900
Website:        www.opusvirtualoffices.com

"Teaching Your Child About God in a Scientific World" shows parents how to discuss God with their children without ignoring the advances of science.

In this unique book for parents, Edward Correia offers ideas for those who want to promote a  strong relationship between their children and God in a way that accepts the discoveries of science about the Big Bang, the origins of life on earth and evolution. 

A central theme of “Teaching Your Child about God” is that there are other ways to conceive of God besides the anthropomorphic being that adults learned about as children. Correia argues that because of the benefit of modern science discoveries, we do not need to rely on the idea of God to explain the development of the human species or even the creation of the universe.  People have the ability to develop a conception of a modern God, which takes into account the knowledge gained about the universe since humans began to conceive of God thousands of years ago.

Correia urges parents not to take the approach of “letting someone else do it” or “forgetting the whole thing” when it comes to their children and God.  He argues that parents have the opportunity to inspire their child and to be inspired.  By teaching their children about God, parents have the chance to talk to their child about the meaning of life.  Few things in life are more satisfying and meaningful than that.

Correia encourages parents to decide what they believe and think through their conception of God.  He offers a number of possibilities based on the ideas of Aristotle, Aquinas, Spinoza, Tillich and others. His advice to parents is that, if they can be the catalyst for a strong relationship between their children and God, they will have made a great contribution to their children’s development.

Chapters in “Teaching Your Child about God” discuss survey data showing what children around the world believe about God.  Other chapters address what Correia calls thinking lessons, the rational side of religion; loving lessons, the relationship between loving God and loving others; and feeling lessons, the relationship between God and self-acceptance.  Other chapters discuss the role of God in moral development, the role of prayer in a scientific world, and the special problems of children who have become addicted to drugs or alcohol. 

Correia argues throughout the book that a major lesson for the relationship between children and God is to respect the beliefs of others because no one can be certain about the nature of God.  In the last chapter, Correia concludes that, ultimately, parents must let go of their children’s religious development but they will provide an enormous benefit for their child and the world if they provide them with the intellectual tools to think for themselves about God.  

The book concludes with an appendix that describes the major religions of the world in a clear, objective and readable way.  Correia argues that such a reference guide can be helpful because knowing the basics of what others believe helps bridge the gap of misunderstanding that can create barriers between groups. 

“Teaching Your Child about God in a Scientific World” will be available online at Amazon.com and other channels on November 1, 2012.

About the Author: Edward Correia is a Washington, D.C., attorney and an Adjunct Professor at American University’s Washington College of Law. He served as Chief Counsel and Staff Director of the Senate Antitrust Subcommittee and Chief Counsel for Ohio Senator Howard Metzenbaum. He was the first Distinguished Professor of Law and Public Policy at Northeastern University School of Law.  He also worked in the Clinton White House as Special Counsel to the President for Civil Rights.  President Clinton appointed him to the National Council on Disability.  His first book, The Uncertain Believer: Reconciling God and Science, was released in 2009.  His first novel, The George Washington Constellation, was released in 2012.  Correia lives with his wife, Carolyn Osolinik, in Bethesda, Maryland. They have three children, Max, Mim and Lilla.

MEDIA CONTACT
Edward Correia
E-mail:             ecorreia@correiadc.com
Phone:             (301) 943-8647         
Web:                www.correiabooks.com

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CNN, the only cable news network that has not chosen sides during this election, will air the presidential debates between President Obama and Gov. Romney on Oct. 3, 16 and 22 and vice presidential debate between Vice President Biden and Rep. Ryan on Oct. 11. In Washington, Wolf Blitzer, Anderson Cooper and John King, along with Erin Burnett and the Oct. 16 debate moderator Candy Crowley live from Denver, will lead the network’s coverage beginning at 7 p.m. The network’s coverage will include expert analysis, political fact checks and elements to determine which candidate emerged from the debate on top.

Candy Crowley, who was selected by the Commission on Presidential Debates to moderate the Oct. 16 town hall-style face-off, will co-anchor coverage on Oct. 3 from inside the debate hall in Denver, the host city for the first debate. Also in Denver, anchor Erin Burnett will be joined by a group of undecided Colorado voters to monitor and measure their reactions throughout the evening. Chief White House correspondent Jessica Yellin and national political correspondent Jim Acosta will report from the debate and bring viewers instant reaction from the Spin Room upon conclusion of the debate.

In Washington, the “reality check” team of anchor John Berman and correspondent Tom Foreman will fact check both the candidates’ claims and explain campaign issues pre- and post-debate. At the “Magic Wall,” chief national correspondent John King will offer a closer look at the state of the race and what is at stake as the candidates head into the debate.

Chief political analyst Gloria Borger and senior political analyst David Gergen will be joined in Washington by CNN contributors from across the political spectrum to offer analysis and first impressions post-debate. In addition, during the 11 p.m. hour, CNN and ORC International will reveal the results of a poll of viewers across the country who watched the debate.

For four nights in October CNN will present its live TV broadcast and offer unrestricted access to the network’s presidential debate programming through CNN.com and via CNN’s apps for iPhone and iPad. From 7 PM to midnight, October 3, 11, 16 and 22, anyone with an internet or mobile connection can view CNN TV’s news, analysis and live coverage. Displayed in a brilliant 768 x 432 HD video player, complete with closed captioning, CNN’s full coverage will air on CNN.com/Debates. A truly interactive destination, CNN.com/Debates will feature companion content including a live blog, on-demand videos and articles, candidate profiles, social media integrations and a Social Buzz meter. In addition, CNN.com will debut new clip-and-share video editing features for the debates. With DVR-like controls, clip-and-share makes everyone a CNN editor. Users can quickly fast-forward and rewind to the perfect start and end points to create powerful video clips, straight from the live feed. Clips can be shared with friends and followers directly through Facebook and Twitter. Once shared to these social circles, users can watch back the moments and create a direct URL or embed code for blogs and websites, and share their must-see moments via email, LinkedIn, or Google+.

CNN International will simulcast CNN/US from 8 p.m. to midnight.

CNN Worldwide, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner Company, is the most trusted source for news and information. Its reach extends to nine cable and satellite television networks; one private place-based network; two radio networks; wireless devices around the world; CNN Digital Network, the No. 1 network of news Web sites in the United States; CNN Newsource, the world’s most extensively syndicated news service; and strategic international partnerships within both television and the digital media.

ALL TIMES EASTERN.

Glenn Selig, founder of the global newswire PR NewsChannel (prnewschannel.com), will be among the featured presenters when the Social Media Strategies Summit opens this week at the Millennium Hotel in Minneapolis.

The Social Media Strategies Summit in Minneapolis offers a chance to “engage and learn from the best and brightest in the social media strategies industry.”

The presentations from the global newswire’s Glenn Selig:

Social Media Session: Press Release 2.0: You didn’t think the press release was dead, did you? The press release is not only living… it’s making the social rounds, being used by companies and brands to attract attention on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. How press releases have become the newest go-to vehicle to drive a message and how you can get in the game.

Social Media Workshop: How to Create, Deliver Engaging Content via Social Media | You’re tweeting, friending and pinning. But now it’s time to pull it all together with content; content that engages and content that enables you to control your message and leverage the power of social media and the search engines.

Bring your laptops, iPads or similar device. This workshop is VERY hands-on and interactive. In this session you will:

Selig presented at previous conventions in Las Vegas, Denver and Miami. Those Summits also included speakers from McDonalds, Dunkin’ Donuts, The Weather Channel, NCAA, YouTube and Intel.

GSMI is dedicated to creating rich environments for learning, networking and ensuring their attendees have great experiences. GSMI hosts dozens of summits, around the world, each year. They are leaders in their industry and strive to always provide the best, most relevant, speakers, quality workshops and the right environment to both network and learn.

SMSS Minneapolis speakers include innovators, celebrities, authors, award winners and thought leaders, such as:

Kevin Hunt, Social Media Manager at General Mills,
Adam Kmiec, Director of Social Media at Walgreens,
Alex Littlewood, Senior Social Media Strategist at Wildfire,
Matthew Staub, Social Media Strategist at H&R Block,
Dana Thomas, Assistant Director of Social Media Strategies at NCAA,
Eric Newman, Esq., CCEP, Social Media Manager, SCCE/HCCA

For more information about Global Strategic Management Institute and Social Media Strategies Summit, please visit www.gsmiweb.com

For more information about PR NewsChannel, please visit prnewschannel.com.

About Glenn Selig: Glenn Selig created PR NewsChannel, a global press release newswire, in 2007, to offer affordable, effective press release distribution along with unparalleled customer support. Today his company writes and/or distributes press releases for companies worldwide and is partnered with The Associated Press, Google, Yahoo! and top content syndicators in the United States. Glenn is recognized for his innovative methods of using social media and SEO to boost visibility of press releases.

About PR NewsChannel: PR NewsChannel is the global newswire created by journalists. We’re affordable, effective and offer unparalleled customer support. PR NewsChannel is the ONLY press release newswire with a Breaking News Desk, on call 24/7. We have a huge database of news contacts from around the U.S., Canada and the world, keeping it constantly updated so we can send a press release to the media at any time of day or night. We have built an extensive and powerful online syndication network, enabling us to harness the power of the Internet to get your news, everywhere.

MEDIA CONTACT
PR NewsChannel
Phone: (888) 399-5534
Email: info@prnewschannel.com
Website: prnewschannel.com

CBS announced today that casting has begun on its midseason reality competition series THE JOB.  The series, produced by Emmy Award winners Michael Davies (“Who Wants to be a Millionaire”) and Mark Burnett (SURVIVOR, “The Voice”), gives candidates selected from around the country a chance to win dynamic positions with potential for enormous growth at some of America’s most iconic companies.  Guided by Emmy Award nominee Lisa Ling (“The View”), the country’s best and brightest compete in a compelling and challenging competition for a dream job at their dream company in industries such as fashion, game design, sports, travel and entertainment.

Interested applicants can apply at www.cbs.com/thejob, or by attending one of the open casting calls to be held in both New York and Los Angeles Saturday, Oct. 6 – Sunday, Oct. 7.  Location and times for the open calls will be announced in the coming days at www.cbs.com/thejob.  Applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to live and work in the United States.

THE JOB is produced by Embassy Row in association with Sony Pictures Television.

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CBS Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/CBSTweet

Press Contacts:
Barbara Abseck           212-975-4637              beabseck@cbs.com
Steven Feldman           212-975-7931              steven.feldman2@cbs.com 

"Supermarket Shoppology" will help readers see through retail sales tricks and become a smarter shopper

Unpacking the bags from a trip to the supermarket can be a frightening reminder of exactly how much was just spent. According to Phillip Adcock, a behavioral expert with more than three decades of human analysis, supermarket bills are topped only by mortgages. His new book will help readers to become smart shoppers and cut down on the grocery bill without cutting down on the groceries.

Wanting to help people become smart shoppers based on innate scientific principles, Adcock has written “Supermarket Shoppology: The Science of Supermarket Shopping, and a Strategy to Spend Less and Get More”. The insight the book offers provides an insider’s guide to the methods supermarkets use to influence shoppers, coupled with a logical method to retain control of the desire to spend by offering tips on how to save money.

“The influence that stores have engineered results in the average household spending more in the supermarket than on anything else, except the mortgage,” said Adcock.

Adcock feels that “Supermarket Shoppology” could become a Bible for those who are quick to throw the contents of every shelf into their shopping cart. The book aims to explain what techniques the supermarkets use to influence even the most discerning shopper. It also offers sound techniques and strategies on how to save money by spending less and getting more, avoiding ‘buyer’s remorse’ and spending more wisely.

“Human evolution has a powerful effect on how we shop. In the book I explore the basis of our evolutionary development while explaining how it still drives us to the checkouts with full carts” Adcock adds.

The explanation is followed by a logical and practical step-by-step approach to becoming smart shoppers, and becoming able to make more calculated decisions and ultimately develop into a wiser shopper with hard earned cash.

Readers will also be treated to an interesting insight into the process from the retailer’s end. With billions spent every year on marketing, advertising and research, all aimed at influencing the captive in-store audience, Adcock delivers advice for taking back control and not succumbing to the every wish of consumer engineers.

“Put simply, Supermarket Shoppology aims to bring the fast-buying supermarket-a-holic back to their senses; turning them into more considerable shoppers with more money left in the bank and more in their kitchen cupboards” Adcock concludes.

 “Supermarket Shoppology: The Science of Supermarket Shopping, and a Strategy to Spend Less and Get More” is produced entirely in the UK and is available to order from most book shops in the United Kingdom and globally via UK based Internet retailers and www.amazon.com. Paperback ISBN 9780956956408, RRP $16.77 (£9.99); Hardback ISBN 9780956956422; RRP $30.99 (£14.24); Kindle $7.44 (£4.59).

About the author: Phillip Adcock is a leading authority on shopping and consumer behaviour. With more than 30 years of human behavioural research, he has developed a unique ability to identify what it is that makes people tick, both psychologically and physiologically. He works in an advantageous position of not being constrained within any particular brain science field. Moreover, Phillip has developed his skills by combining the teachings of experts on numerous aspects of neuroscience, psychology and emotion within his professional role of helping leading brands and retailers better understand their customers – you, the shoppers.

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Philip Adcock
Phone:       +44 01827 56970
Email:         pa@sbxl.com

Patriot’s Custom Wheels, ha estado financiando rines, llantas y electrónicos para automóviles. Sus paquetes de rines y llantas normalmente son vendidos como un solo set. Incluye 4 llantas, 4 rines, montados, balanceados con un juego de tuercas de seguridad gratis.

La simplicidad es un factor común para esa compañía, sin embargo no todo es sencillo. Algunas cosas en Latinorimfinancing.com, son ¡increíbles! El visualizador es un estado de arte; le permite a los clientes analizar diferentes marcas de vehículos con una gran cantidad de rines y llantas, para encontrar la perfecta sincronización a su gusto. Latinorimfinancing.com, provee aplicaciones de crédito muy sencillas para el consumidor y cualquier persona puede aplicar.

El fundador de Latinorimfinancing.com y Patriot´s Custom Wheels, Mickey Costen, ha estado trabajando intensamente para hacer el proceso de compra de rines y llantas lo más confortablemente posible por más de 30 años. El ha construido su empresa con personalidad y valores en el servicio al cliente y precios accesibles.

Su visión en el negocio de las ventas por internet hace que la gente pueda encontrar financiamiento para rines, sin importar el ingreso de las personas, hizo realidad el método de un solo paso, en llenar una aplicación de crédito para ordenar rines y llantas por internet.

Acerca de Patriot´s Custom Wheels: es una compañía que ha estado en el negocio de la venta de rines, llantas y electrónicos para vehículos por más de 11 años.

Latinorimfinancing.com es subsidiaria de Patriot´s Custom Wheels y Rimfinancing.com

Sus representantes de ventas tienen más de 25 años de experiencia combinada en el financiamiento de rines y llantas.

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Patriot’s Custom Wheels
(888) 852-2455

"Tommy Twiceborn: An Incredible Journey into Past Life Inspired by a True-life Story of Reincarnation" by Ameena A. Saeed

Real events from her own neighborhood led to author Ameena A. Saeed’s young adult novel, “Tommy Twiceborn: An Incredible Journey into Past Life Inspired by a True-life Story of Reincarnation” (ISBN 0985186100). Saeed uses these events to create a page-turning thriller that will entice young readers around the world.

“Tommy Twiceborn” tells the story of 11-year-old Tommy who plays a prank with his friends. He pretends to be the reincarnation of a boy named Sean Butler, who died 12 years ago in an accident. When strange events begin to occur following the prank, Tommy discovers the truth behind Sean and his death, and what follows leads him on a bigger adventure than he could ever imagine.

“The book is full of twists and turns,” Saeed says. “You miss one chapter; you’ve missed an important clue. Readers and Tommy have to solve a murder in a previous life before it happens again. It is a race against time.”

About four decades ago, a sixth grader in a neighborhood school often spoke about his past life and how he slipped and died while flying a kite from his three-story terrace. The vivid imagery he spoke of interested a reporter, who began to investigate the story and found the story credible. Before he could collect more evidence, the investigation ended in a bizarre twist. The story haunted the author and she decided to turn it into a novel that young readers would enjoy.

“Tommy Twiceborn: An Incredible Journey into Past Life Inspired by a True-life Story of Reincarnation” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author:  Ameena A. Saeed hails from New Delhi, India, but has lived in California for the past 25 years. Saeed has a Master’s from Delhi School of Economics and California State East Bay. She has taught sociology and anthropology at community colleges in California for more than 15 years.

MEDIA CONTACT
Ameena A. Saeed
Email:               tommytwiceborn@gmail.com
Phone:              (510) 299-9313
Website:           www.tommytwiceborn.com

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“Viva La Cucina Italiana: Long Live the Italian Cooking, Over 300 Wonderful Recipes from the North, Central, and South of Italy” by Joe Famularo and Cristopher Laus

Joe Famularo and Cristopher Laus delve into regional cooking styles from the country’s provinces in “Viva La Cucina Italiana: Long Live the Italian Cooking, Over 300 Wonderful Recipes from the North, Central, and South of Italy” (ISBN 1470170434). Well known in the food world, Famularo has won two James Beard Awards and has been feted by the Maria Theresa Institute of Culinary Arts in Parma, Italy, for his outstanding food journalism.

Italian cooking remains the most popular foreign cuisine in the United States, and this book displays Famularo’s trademark cooking style. The recipes and the stories that inspire the author are derived from several visits to Italy. He personally met with Italian chefs, cooks, families and open-air produce vendors to assemble their culinary portrait, and he also taught Italian cooking in a number of venues. He believes his steps in the kitchen are clear and forthright, and amateur chefs should be comforted by the fact that it is nearly impossible to mess up one of his recipes. 

Famularo hopes that Italian food and culture lovers will enjoy the conversational style of the entries. His 300 recipes are drawn from most regions of Italy and aim to amaze readers with their diverse palette of tastes. He includes several ideas for soups, which may be lesser known in America but constitute what he believes to be the heart and soul of Italian country cooking. Each recipe comes with the story of its origin and has been written to accommodate the realities of American kitchens and grocery stores.

With 10 books to his name and more than 950,000 copies sold, Famularo aims for his cookbooks to be widely known for the quality of their recipes. He has taught Italian cooking in a number of venues and drawn positive reviews for his classes. Full of food stories, “Viva La Cucina Italiana” is a cookbook that will surprise readers with its sweep through Italy’s many regional cooking styles.

“Viva La Cucina Italiana: Long Live the Italian Cooking, Over 300 Wonderful Recipes from the North, Central, and South of Italy” is available for sale online in paperback and Kindle formats at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Joe Famularo is a lifelong New Yorker and a former senior vice president at McGraw Hill publishers. He has written 10 cookbooks, two of which have won James Beard Awards. Together, his books have sold more than 950,000 copies. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Bon Appetit magazine, Gourmet, Coastal Living and Tastes of Italia. Now retired, he divides his time between Key West and Pawling, N.Y. 

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Joe Famularo
E-mail:              jjfamularo@cs.com
Phone:              (845) 661-9782
Website:           www.joefamularocookbooks.com

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The business world has always moved at a fast pace. Customers want jobs done in the shortest time and at the cheapest price, while businesses are always looking for new tools to help speed up the process. Now there’s a new iPhone app that will allow businesses to create an accurate quote using their iPhones right from the potential job site.

Quid Pro Quo, a business app developed by Joist Inc., allows any estimator to develop and produce professional estimates with embedded photos while evaluating projects at work locations. The app allows the estimator to customize each quote by adding company logos, attaching pictures or drawings of the potential job and listing specific notes detailing the work required.

Estimators have the ability to enter a various amount of information into the quote about the job itself. They can identify whether an item is taxable and designate the quantity of the items required. The app also allows the estimator to have multiple jobs listed within the app at the same time.

The estimator can then provide the quote instantly by emailing a PDF formatted file to any contact already on the phone or by printing a document from any compatible printer. Each quote can also be adjusted throughout the job to allow for changes.

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“This app will allow any business professional to produce a fully customized quote to any potential client right on site,” said Tommy Droste Mobile App Product Manager. “This will allow the estimator a more efficient way to accurately provide both the customer and themselves all the details required for a particular job.”

The app launched in September and is available in the Apple App Store for $9.99. Quid Pro Quo is compatible with just Apple products, but an Android version will be made available in the coming months.

For more information, please visit http://www.joist.us or go to the Facebook fan page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Quid-Pro-Quo.

About Joist Inc. Bringing over 40 years of experience to designing, developing, and servicing your software needs across a variety of platforms, Joist Inc. will bring your business to the next level by creating solid mobile, web, and cloud foundations that serve businesses and their clients for years to come. Joist provides the structure and support businesses want by providing technology that they need.

MEDIA CONTACT
Tommy G. Droste
Mobile App Product Manager
Joist, Inc.
Email:       tommy@joist.us
Phone:      (978) 379-7979
Website:   www.joist.us