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Calculator-Advisor Combo Reveals Cost of Long-Term Care and Insurance in Any Location
June 27, 2012
KIRKLAND, Wash., June 27, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP) announces a free service to help consumers learn about the financial risk of needing long-term care someday, and how to manage the risk. The service blends the best of technology with the best of humanity: real, live advisors on the phone. It’s a simple two-step process:
STEP 1: The consumer goes online to use a Cost-for-Care calculator that displays the going rate for care in their state or metropolitan area. The calculator shows costs per day, month, or year for care in a nursing home, assisted living facility, adult day care center, or one’s own home with a health aide.
STEP 2: The consumer then places a call to a local advisor to learn their options for managing the costs through LTC insurance.
“Step 1 is likely to blow people’s minds,” says Denise Gott, National Sales Manager and Chairman of the Board of LTCFP. “Most people have no idea how expensive care can be. It’s through the roof now and likely to be in the stratosphere years from now when they need it.”
Step 2 may be an eye-opener too, but in the opposite direction, according to Gott. “Most people have no idea how affordable LTC insurance premiums can be, especially if they shop around and sign up early.” When consumers call one of the participating advisors, listed below, they first answer questions about their age, health, state of residence, financial situation, and care benefits they want. The advisor, who is a licensed agent specializing in this coverage, then responds by supplying costs for policies from competing carriers. “Rates can vary widely depending on the carrier and other factors,” says Gott.
The calculator, supplied by one of the carriers LTCFP represents, is available at http://www.johnhancockltc.com/individual/cost-of-long-term-care-calculator/ .
The participating advisors are (by U.S. State):
CA: Jim Valentine — 408-792-0540
CA: Todd Stein — 415-861-5088
CA: Sarah Fisher — 510-230-4301
CA: Paula Taylor — 510-763-5002
CA: Laura Weber — 714-674-0190
CA: Jeffrey Flanzer — 805-701-0085
CA: Sandra Stanley — 888-316-8919
CA: Phyllis Solgere — 909-627-5587
CA: Petra Petry — 949-351-0347
CA: Michael Scoles — 408-264-1759
CT: Leonard Wik — 860-432-1870
CT: Steve Foss — 860-539-0674
CT: Larry Golfin — 860-677-4075
FL: Janet Washburn — 239-404-7590
FL: George Braddock — 305-378-8091
FL: Jerry Grubba — 727-515-1910
FL: Strother Hammond — 813-215-1524
FL: Mike Rou — 904-276-9583
GA: Amy Pollock — 404-237-1189
GA: Belen Hickman — 404-245-2444
ID: Linda Hicks — 208-331-2803
IL: Bobbi Foster — 630-513-0034
IL: Cheri Davis — 773-531-0669
IL: Robin Frank — 773-774-2600
IN: Kirk Bennett — 260-969-1310
MI: Marybeth Bayer — 734-222-9882
MI: Tom Varner — 810-796-2405
MN: Jennifer Ragborg — 952-898-2750
MO: Keith Eisberg — 573-303-3007
MO: Wendy Rinehart — 816-886-2358
NE: Larry Neuwirth — 308-635-2023
NE: Larry Heinert — 402-339-8643
NJ: Gary Melnikoff — 201-265-1958
NJ: Richard Landau — 201-476-0880
NJ: Michael B. FitzPatrick — 973-968-3394
NY: Ronald Brie — 212-799-3900
NY: Michael Robinson — 516-612-4936
NY: Ray Donnelly — 516-747-1809
NY: Gene Cutler — 516-869-6767
NY: Jay Charno — 516-935-4029
NY: Jennifer Lenihan — 631-262-7167
NY: Susan Lenihan — 631-262-7167
NY: Sheila White — 631-893-4040
NY: Dana Dee — 716-983-1316
NY: Virginia Lee Kintz — 866-582-6074
NY: Steve Brefere — 914-234-7767
OH: Pattianne Baran — 216-409-0859
OH: John Cullen — 419-797-9210
OH: Thomas Hodges — 513-519-6010
OH: Brenda Gray — 513-541-3968
OK: Samuel Walker — 405-816-0868
OR: Diane Steeves — 503-297-7677
PA: Anthony Camill — 412-445-6171
PA: Ted Soslow — 610 642 3332
PA: Cathy Allen — 610-588-0852
PA: Kevin Bressler — 610-783-6970
SC: Pamela Loesch — 843-856-4141
TN: Mark Wardell — 901-337-4146
TN: Teresa Will — 931-619-1852
TX: Madeline Wade — 214-295-8926
TX: Kat Roebuck — 281-431-4033
TX: Kim Beckham — 361-579-9663
TX: Kay Nettles — 713-466-4614
TX: Bill Holland — 817-283-7221
VA: Penny Gilbert — 703-281-0914
VA: Patricia O’Neill — 703-534-3255
VA: George Polizos — 757-291-8505
VA: Michael Zuchowski — 757-467-1354
VA: Joel James — 757-478-5819
VA: Linda Sotirion — 757-646-6820
VT: Tod Warner — 802-985-4930
WA: Lucille Smith — 206-877-3456
WA: Helen Boyer — 425-557-5372
WA: Christine Khemis — 888-582-5364
WI: Lynette Schiefer — 920-434-4559
WV: Deborah Bailey — 304-744-0111.
For states not listed above, consumers may ask any advisor for rate information in other locations.
About LTCFP:
LTCFP (www.ltcfp.com) is one of the nation’s largest and most experienced agencies specializing in long-term care insurance and related financial products. The company is a co-founder and sponsor of the “3 in 4 Need More” campaign, which seeks to alert Americans to the long-term healthcare crisis, and to multiply the number protected by long-term care planning.
* Photo Caption: LTC Financial Partners National Sales Manager and Chairman of the Board Denise Gott.
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Premier Medical Transportation, Inc. Honored on California’s Small Business Day
June 19, 2012
COLTON, Calif., June 19, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Premier Medical Transportation (PMT), a Colton-based medical transportation company, was selected from Assembly District 62 to be honored on Small Business Day. Assemblymember Wilmer Amina Carter presented the award on June 11 in Sacramento, Calif.
“Premier Medical Transportation was selected because of its reputation for excellence and its dedication to the community,” said Assemblymember Carter. “Their 95 percent accuracy rate of on-time pick-ups symbolizes a dedication to helping people in their time of need. This is a company that truly cares.”
Tony Myrell, President and CEO of PMT, accepted the award. He grew up in the inland area and currently serves as president of the Colton Chamber of Commerce and a member of the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board. He actively supports the community through charitable contributions and sponsoring events, operating toy drives and food bank collection.
“Through dedication and hard work, you can operate a successful small business in any kind of economy,” Myrell said. “But I believe the key to true success is foresight. Being able to sniff out a future trend before your competitors, and identifying how you can solve problems are the keys to growth.”
But mostly Myrell and his team are dedicated to compassionate, quality service.
“We value our relationships with our customers and we care for them like they are family,” he said. “We work with many hospice patients and if we can make them smile during their last days, then we have done our job.”
PMT is a leading provider of service-oriented, cost effective non-emergent medical ambulance transportation. It also supplies medical equipment through its subsidiary, Premier Medical Equipment Supply. Their fleet includes 10 ambulances, 40 wheelchair/gurney vans, and seven medical equipment trucks. They handle hospice and ambulance transportation, and also serve the equipment needs of their customers.
A successful entrepreneur with a clinician background, Myrell has founded three medical equipment companies that were later acquired by companies such as Avon Products, Addus Healthcare and Ro-Tech. He is proud that PMT is the only company in the Inland Empire that handles all three segments in one: medical transportation, ambulance and medical equipment.
California Small Business Day was first established in 2000 as a result of a unanimous vote in the California Assembly decreeing and honoring the contributions of Small Businesses to the State of California. Over the past decade, the event has grown to be a very popular and well-attended luncheon where Senators and Assembly members honor a small business owner from their district.
The company makes an average of 300 trips per day. For 12 years, PMT has experienced significant growth and has become one of the leading providers of Non-Emergent Medical Ambulance Transportation and home medical equipment services in Southern California.
About Premier Medical Transportation, Inc.:
Headquartered in Colton, Calif., Premier Medical Transportation, Inc. (PMT) was established in June of 2000 by three healthcare professionals who have an accumulation of over 75 years experience serving Southern California’s healthcare community.
PMT includes 115 highly-trained team members, including dispatchers, billing staff, customer service representatives, drivers, and attendants. PMT’s fleet of vans is equipped with state-of-the-art fixtures that exceed all local, state, and Title 22 requirements in order to provide the highest quality transportation to customers and communities.
As a complement to non-emergent transportation services, Premier Medical also offers Ambulance Basis Life Support (BLS) services within the Riverside County and Orange County areas.
For more information visit: http://www.premiermedicaltransportation.com/ .
* Photo Caption: Assemblymember Wilmer Amina Carter with Tony Myrell, president and CEO of Premier Medical Transportation and Bo Myrell, COO of Premier Medical Transportation.
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Premier Medical Transportation, Inc. Honored on California’s Small Business Day
June 19, 2012
COLTON, Calif., June 19, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Premier Medical Transportation (PMT), a Colton-based medical transportation company, was selected from Assembly District 62 to be honored on Small Business Day. Assemblymember Wilmer Amina Carter presented the award on June 11 in Sacramento, Calif.
“Premier Medical Transportation was selected because of its reputation for excellence and its dedication to the community,” said Assemblymember Carter. “Their 95 percent accuracy rate of on-time pick-ups symbolizes a dedication to helping people in their time of need. This is a company that truly cares.”
Tony Myrell, President and CEO of PMT, accepted the award. He grew up in the inland area and currently serves as president of the Colton Chamber of Commerce and a member of the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board. He actively supports the community through charitable contributions and sponsoring events, operating toy drives and food bank collection.
“Through dedication and hard work, you can operate a successful small business in any kind of economy,” Myrell said. “But I believe the key to true success is foresight. Being able to sniff out a future trend before your competitors, and identifying how you can solve problems are the keys to growth.”
But mostly Myrell and his team are dedicated to compassionate, quality service.
“We value our relationships with our customers and we care for them like they are family,” he said. “We work with many hospice patients and if we can make them smile during their last days, then we have done our job.”
PMT is a leading provider of service-oriented, cost effective non-emergent medical ambulance transportation. It also supplies medical equipment through its subsidiary, Premier Medical Equipment Supply. Their fleet includes 10 ambulances, 40 wheelchair/gurney vans, and seven medical equipment trucks. They handle hospice and ambulance transportation, and also serve the equipment needs of their customers.
A successful entrepreneur with a clinician background, Myrell has founded three medical equipment companies that were later acquired by companies such as Avon Products, Addus Healthcare and Ro-Tech. He is proud that PMT is the only company in the Inland Empire that handles all three segments in one: medical transportation, ambulance and medical equipment.
California Small Business Day was first established in 2000 as a result of a unanimous vote in the California Assembly decreeing and honoring the contributions of Small Businesses to the State of California. Over the past decade, the event has grown to be a very popular and well-attended luncheon where Senators and Assembly members honor a small business owner from their district.
The company makes an average of 300 trips per day. For 12 years, PMT has experienced significant growth and has become one of the leading providers of Non-Emergent Medical Ambulance Transportation and home medical equipment services in Southern California.
About Premier Medical Transportation, Inc.:
Headquartered in Colton, Calif., Premier Medical Transportation, Inc. (PMT) was established in June of 2000 by three healthcare professionals who have an accumulation of over 75 years experience serving Southern California’s healthcare community.
PMT includes 115 highly-trained team members, including dispatchers, billing staff, customer service representatives, drivers, and attendants. PMT’s fleet of vans is equipped with state-of-the-art fixtures that exceed all local, state, and Title 22 requirements in order to provide the highest quality transportation to customers and communities.
As a complement to non-emergent transportation services, Premier Medical also offers Ambulance Basis Life Support (BLS) services within the Riverside County and Orange County areas.
For more information visit: http://www.premiermedicaltransportation.com/ .
* Photo Caption: Assemblymember Wilmer Amina Carter with Tony Myrell, president and CEO of Premier Medical Transportation and Bo Myrell, COO of Premier Medical Transportation.
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Paragon BioTeck, Inc.’s Online Social Networking Platform, Noble Vision Group, Incorporates Treato’s Patient-Generated Medical Database
June 14, 2012
TIGARD, Ore., June 14, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Paragon BioTeck, Inc., a research and development organization in the eye care industry, today announced that the company’s online community discussion forum and blog, Noble Vision Group, has added the revolutionary plug-in, Treato. The plug-in, released to developers in May, 2012, allows users to search Treato’s database of over 1 billion patient-generated social media posts, providing important insights into the side effects and efficacy of over 11,000 medications.
Treato’s state-of-the-art technological infrastructure was developed in order to deal with the mass amounts of medical data spread throughout the internet. Treato converts patient-reported outcomes published across the web into medically meaningful information. The “Wisdom of the Crowd” concept reflects that large crowds often predict events and/or achieve insights better than individuals or small groups. Learn more about Treato: http://treato.com.
Treato acts as another avenue through which information can be exchanged within the eye care industry using Noble Vision Group’s community discussion forum, allowing for collaboration between internet users throughout the world and the medical experts at Noble Vision Group.
Paragon BioTeck, Inc. President and CEO, Patrick H. Witham commented, “The Treato Plug-In is the perfect addition to the Noble Vision Group community discussion forum. We continue to look for new ways to utilize Noble Vision Group in order to increase the amount of valuable conversation and the pace in which it is disseminated within the eye care community. Treato is a tremendous development that provides consumers, practitioners and drug companies amazing insight. I am extremely pleased that Paragon BioTeck, Inc. and Noble Vision Group have the opportunity to participate in delivering this technology to the eye care community.”
About Noble Vision Group:
Headquartered in Tigard, Oregon, Paragon BioTeck, Inc.’s, Noble Vision Group is an online community discussion forum and blog directed toward the eye care community. Noble Vision Group was developed and introduced by Paragon BioTeck, Inc. in an effort to cultivate conversation, foster innovation, and create a source where experts and patients can come together to exchange information and expand their knowledge. Learn more at: http://www.noblevisiongroup.com.
Contact:
Paragon BioTeck, Inc.
Jon Banasky, Director of Social Media and Marketing
jbanasky@paragonbioteck.com
(888) 424-1192.
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Remspec Brings Mid-IR Fiber Production On-Line
May 17, 2012
STURBRIDGE, Mass., May 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Remspec Corporation is pleased to announce that it has completed the technology transfer and an upgrade of the mid-IR optical fiber manufacturing process originally developed by Amorphous Materials Inc. of Garland, Texas. This means that in addition to meeting its own needs for high grade mid-IR (2 µm to 11 µm) fiber Remspec can now supply high quality low-cost fiber to meet the general needs of the optical device community.
The unique technology used in this process allows the production of high numerical aperture fiber in high volume at less than half the cost of competing technologies. The capacity of Remspec’s facility for 500/600 µm core/clad fiber is over 20 km per year with other sizes available to volume purchasers. This fiber, while not suitable for high power laser applications is, with its high numerical aperture (0.6), well suited for spectroscopy, pyrometry and other low power applications. Unclad fiber is also available and is suitable for distributed chemical sensors.
This development makes Remspec the only fully integrated producer of mid-IR fiber-optic spectroscopy systems. “Being in full control of the manufacturing process from drawing fiber to manufacturing the final system will enable industry leading quality and consistency in our products,” according to the company’s president.
As part of the transfer process Remspec has invested in equipment improvements that have led to better yields and product consistency.
About Remspec:
Remspec, with manufacturing located in Charlton, Massachusetts, was founded in 1993 to pioneer and develop the market for fiber-optic probes and chemical sensors that operate in the mid infrared or fingerprint region of the optical spectrum. Since then, Remspec has been the leader in development and manufacture of cables, spectroscopic probes, and integrated systems using mid-IR optical fiber. Products such as ReactionView® for real-time reaction monitoring, SpotView® for trace surface analysis and cleaning validation, ArtView™ for non-destructive analysis of paintings and museum objects, and TissueView™ for in-vivo evaluation of skin and other tissue, are all technology leaders in their fields.
Information about the fiber products may be found at http://www.ir-fiber.com .
Product and pricing inquiries can be directed to sales@ir-fiber.com.
Information about spectroscopy products may be found at http://www.remspec.com .
Product and pricing inquiries can be directed to sales@remspec.com.
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The Foot Pain Center Announces the 28th Annual Shoe Drive for the Homeless
May 17, 2012
SEAL BEACH, Calif., May 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Since 1984 Dr. Marc Spitz of the Foot Pain Center has been conducting a Shoe Drive to distribute thousands of shoes to local homeless shelters in Long Beach and Orange County. The 28th annual Shoe Drive takes place June 11-15, 2012.
Dr. Spitz started the Shoe Drive program after hearing from his patients – especially from women – they often had a closet full of shoes in excellent condition that were no longer being worn.
“I thought that these shoes could be put to good use at homeless shelters. Many residents of these shelters suffer from a wide variety of foot problems from wearing improper shoes – conditions like bunions, corns, calluses and heel pain. Some have diabetes and peripheral neuropathy which is particularly dangerous if the wrong shoe style or size is worn,” says Dr. Spitz.
Following the Shoe Drive, Dr. Spitz resumes his regular duties as the director of the Foot Pain Center and CEO of Footpaincenter.com – a company that provides information on foot pain, foot conditions, and comfort and performance footwear; and foot health for diabetes.
“The Shoe Drive has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Since its inception we have donated over 30,000 shoes to homeless shelters. The donated shoes provide comfort and protection and in some cases the dressier shoes are worn for job interviews.”
Information about the Shoe Drive: June 11-15, 2012 – shoes in good condition should be dropped off at the Foot Pain Center: 1920 St. Andrews Drive, Seal Beach, CA 90740
About Dr. Marc Spitz:
Dr. Spitz is a well known author and lecturer and a leading podiatrist in Southern California. He graduated from The California College of Podiatric Medicine in 1973 and was the chief podiatry resident at Magnolia Hospital in Long Beach California. He is the co-author of “The Numb Foot Book” (ISBN: 978-0978182052), a guide to the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral neuropathy. His recently published article, alternative treatment options for the management of diabetic neuropathy, appeared in the Pain Practitioner – the Journal for the American Academy of Pain Management.
For more information, visit: www.footpaincenter.com or www.DrMarcSpitz.com .
- Photo Caption: Dr. Marc Spitz of the Foot Pain Center.
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Leading Long Term Care Insurance Firm Hosts 3in4 Need More Tour Event
May 16, 2012
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 16, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MasterCare Solutions, a National LTC Network member, hosted the May 11 Oregon stop of the 3in4 Need More Tour. Nathan Sanow, Business Development Manager at MasterCare, and Erica Drake, Marketing Specialist at the firm, accompanied tour spokesperson and elder care expert Dr. Marion Somers (“Dr. Marion”) as she addressed the need for long term care planning in Portland, Oregon.
Dr. Marion started her visit at local hot-spot Voodoo Doughnuts, where she was presented with a custom-made 3in4 Need More doughnut. The establishment also unveiled a ‘Guitar Rocking Granny’ doughnut to commemorate Portland’s participation in the nationwide Bring Your Talent contest, which is co-sponsored by Emeritus Senior Living and the 3in4 Need More campaign. The grand prize winner will receive a year’s free rent at an Emeritus Senior Living community. The local leg of the competition took place at Emeritus Senior Living in southeast Portland, after a speech by Dr. Marion; she was also interviewed by Lars Larson on his KXL radio show at 101FM.
“In today’s busy world, it’s easy to push aside important issues such as long term care planning,” said Terry Truesdell, President and CEO of the National LTC Network. “Events like this help people pause and think about how they would handle a long term care need. It also encourages them to seriously consider long term care insurance as a solution for this risk. On behalf of all our colleagues at The Network, I congratulate Mike Skiens and MasterCare Solutions on a job well done in Portland.”
About MasterCare Solutions:
MasterCare Solutions is a national insurance brokerage with nearly 25 years of experience focusing exclusively on long term care insurance. MasterCare is a proud sponsor of the 3in4 Need More campaign; the firm’s President, Mike Skiens, currently serves as Chairman of the National LTC Network’s Board of Directors. Information: www.ltcexperts.com .
About The Network:
Since 1994, the National LTC Network has been a national leader in long term care insurance distribution, counting among its 30 member firms some of the most respected and successful firms in the industry – including trailblazers in workplace sales, association sales, and traditional individual sales. Information: http://www.nltcn.com .
The National LTC Network is proud to be a major supporter of the 3 in 4 Need More campaign.
About 3in4 Need More:
The 3in4 Need More campaign is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of planning for one’s long term care needs; it is a public service of the 3in4 Association, a nonprofit 501(c) (6) corporation. Information: www.3in4needmore.com .
- PHOTO CAPTION: (L-R) Nathan Sanow, Dr. Marion, Erica Drake.
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Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company Earns ‘A Prime’ Rating
April 27, 2012
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 27, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company has earned a Financial Stability Rates® (FSR) of A, Exceptional from Demotech, Inc. This level of FSR is assigned to insurers who possess unsurpassed financial stability related to maintaining positive surplus as regards policyholders, liquidity of invested assets, an acceptable level of financial leverage, reasonable loss and loss adjustment expense reserves (L&LAE) and realistic pricing.
FSRs summarize Demotech’s opinion of the financial stability of an insurer regardless of general economic conditions or the phase of the underwriting cycle. FSRs utilize statutory financial data based on insurance accounting principles prescribed or permitted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).
“We are extremely proud to have earned our ‘A, Exceptional’ rating from Demotech.” says Corey Little, Chief Executive Officer of Arkansas Mutual. “After five years in business, this designation confirms the financial integrity and stability that is so critical to our business and to our policyholders.”
About Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company:
Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company, a not-for-profit organization, is the only medical liability insurance provider that is headquartered in Arkansas and dedicated to serving only Arkansas-based medical professionals. Founded in 2008, Arkansas Mutual is owned and governed by its physician policyholders. Visit www.arkansasmutual.com for more information.
About Demotech, Inc.
Demotech, Inc. is a financial analysis firm located in Columbus, Ohio. Since 1985, Demotech has been serving the insurance industry by providing actuarial consulting and accurate and proven Financial Stability Ratings® (FSRs). FSRs are a leading indicator of the financial stability of a company.
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Narconon Trois-Rivieres Drug Rehab True Result
April 10, 2012
TROIS-RIVIERES, Quebec, April 10, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “The Narconon drug rehabilitation program is a voluntary, drug-free, social-education model,” says Andre Ahern, director of legal affairs at Narconon Trois-Rivieres. “‘Voluntary’ and ‘drug-free’ are key words,” he adds, “for the thousands of students accepted into the Narconon program around the world.”
Last December, Mrs. Yvonne Keller sent her son to enroll in the Narconon program (http://www.narconon.ca). Unfortunately, according to Ahern, he very soon manifested violent and irrational behavior demonstrating that he was not qualified to do the Narconon drug-free, educational model. In addition, he expressed heatedly that he himself had no desire to do the program. After six days of refusal to receive services, Narconon Trois-Rivieres, says Ahern, had no choice but to let him leave the facility. He was happy that he could leave, as was appropriate since he did not wish to be there of his own choice, and he was put on a bus home.
“We totally agree with the comments made by Mrs. Keller to CBC News,” said Ahern, regarding her dismay that she could find no public treatment available for her son and that lack of treatment beds has been a huge obstacle for years. “We sincerely hope that Mrs. Keller will find a suitable program that will be able to help her son,” says Ahern.
Narconon centers deliver a drug free program model that has saved tens of thousands of lives from people worldwide. Narconon drug rehab is licensed to use and delivers a secular program model, based on years of research by author and humanitarian, L. Ron Hubbard. Also known as the founder of Scientology, Mr. Hubbard had spent years looking into the effects of drugs on the mind and body when he responded in the late 1960s to a request for help from heroin addict William Benitez, who had just founded the Narconon program in Arizona State Prison, based on his own reading of Mr. Hubbard’s works.
“From the beginning,” says Ahern, “Bill Benitez said that this model of drug rehabilitation would be based on Hubbard’s concept of raising life skills and personal ability.” From this beginning, the secular Narconon program has expanded to be used by centers around the world (www.narconon.org).
“We have so many letters of thanks from parents or others about the recovery of a loved one,” says Ahern.
Quoting from just one letter sent to a Toronto newspaper just last week:
“My daughter lost her way while attending university in Toronto. She is beautiful, intelligent and very talented. A new love introduced her to cocaine and a nightmare was born.
“I was desperate to rescue my daughter and my Internet search led me to Narconon…
“For 4 months, I had support from the Narconon [Trois-Rivieres] staff and I was given as much information as I needed to calm my fears. I visited the center as often as I wanted…I knew she was getting tools for her to apply to her life and they would always stay with her…She was progressing, changing, and recovering.
“…I will always remain grateful to Narconon and their belief in aiding people to conquer their addiction. What a challenge! Today my daughter is clean and much better equipped to solve the ups and downs that life brings to us.
“Did Narconon save my daughter’s life? Of this, I have no doubt.”
– L.S., Kingston, Ontario.
David Love, who made numerous negative comments in the CBC interview with Mrs. Keller, was also a student at Narconon Trois-Rivieres for 5 months. Love has said publicly that he had been a drug addict for 35 years. While he was in the program, he wrote voluntarily a number of remarkable success stories about his wins and gains.
“It strikes me most strange,” says Ahern, “that Love is now attacking the very group that per his earlier statements saved his life. He changed his mind, apparently, after he began receiving payments from members of the Anonymous criminal network, dozens of whom have been arrested around the world recently. But what did David Love say when he was actually here, doing the program? Here is just one sample in Love’s own writing from 8 March, 2009.”
“Wow! This was a ‘Big One.’ Over the past 4 decades, I have been to several detox and rehab centers across Canada. I thought I was OK and ‘good to go’ but soon after leaving the centers, I was addicted again and in worse condition. I was lost, afraid, and expressed a lot of anger because of the pain. I felt that too much time has passed and perhaps I was ‘unfixable.’ In fact, half way through [this Narconon course], I discussed this with a Narconon staff member. I was assured that if I just followed the program and ‘let it happen’ that I was ‘fixable.’ This assurance helped a lot. Although I still had some reservations, I began to focus on where I was and what I was doing. You can only understand it once you do it… and it is amazing and incredible! This book has helped to change my life. Now I have a life. I am here and I am alive. I was fixable.”
**Original handwritten copy (PDF): http://www.narconon.ca/DavidLoveaboutNarcononTroisRivieres2009.pdf .
That, says Ahern, is the true product of Narconon – “Now I have a life. I am here and I am alive. I was fixable.”
More information: http://www.narconon.ca/ .
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AlphaBio Centrix, LLC Announces a New Discovery for Programming Energetic Patches
March 30, 2012
LAS VEGAS, Nev., March 30, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — AlphaBio Centrix, a Nevada-based biotech corporation, announced this week its development of a new bio-programming process – Infusion Technology. This is a term used in programming wearable TheraEX™ skin patches that can influence the human auric field, the energy field that surrounds all life forms.
When fully functional, this energy field is far reaching. In fact, in its basic form, it embodies seven major layers powered through seven major energy centers called Chakras.
“We are excited to share that we have discovered a way to use this auric field to influence specific bio-triggers which vibrate at a designated combination of frequencies,” explains Richard Eaton, president, AlphaBio Centrix.
These frequencies communicate with, and enhance the body’s natural energetic system. By wearing the TheraEX “Bio App” 24 hours a day for the duration of the protocol, the body is immersed in a corrective, informational and energetic exchange that promotes the balance of weak, disturbed and overactive energy.
AlphaBio Centrix uses a special substrate material for TheraEX (“Therapeutic Experience”) that is sensitive to radio frequencies and is bonded to a non-latex woven medical pad manufactured by 3M Company. It’s been formulated with an adhesive made for different types of skin conditions. This substrate material is then transformed by Infusion Technology, adding digital information onto the material.
These Bio Apps are an ideal alternative health care solution, and according to its recent research studies, mounting stress problems are causing an overwhelming effect on people’s health and emotional problems. Stress factors include: today’s uncertain work environment; and increasing workloads which may result in work-related injuries and health problems.
For more information on TheraEX™ visit:
http://alphabiocentrix.com/products/thera-ex-apps-for-healing-and-frequency-medicine/ .
AlphaBio Centrix is also developing other products that are uniquely positioned to sell to homeopathic doctors and other health care professionals.
For more information on the company, visit: www.alphabiocentrix.com .
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Red Bag Solutions Named a TAG Top 10 Innovative Technology Company
March 27, 2012
ATLANTA, Ga., March 27, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, has name Red Bag Solutions as one of its Top 10 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia.
The coveted Top 10 Innovative Technology Company Awards recognize Georgia-based companies for their innovation, financial impact and their efforts at spreading awareness of Georgia’s technology initiatives throughout the U.S. and beyond. Each Top 10 company presented their innovation on-stage during the 2012 Georgia Technology Summit (GTS) on March 28, 2012, at Cobb Galleria Centre.
“Red Bag Solutions’ technology is not only changing the medical waste disposal industry, the company is also putting Georgia on the map as a state where technology innovation can thrive,” said Tino Mantella, president and CEO of TAG. “We applaud each of these companies for standing out as leaders in Georgia’s technology community and look forward to showcasing them at our annual Georgia Technology Summit.”
Red Bag Solutions (www.redbagozone.com) offers patented technology and equipment for the on-site processing of regulated medical waste. Since 1990 Red Bag Solutions has offered Steam Sterilization and Maceration (SSM) for safe, community friendly on-site processing of bio-hazardous waste. In 2011, Red Bag Solutions released its new Ozone Sterilization and Maceration (OSM) technology, a groundbreaking innovation for which it is being recognized as TAG Top 10 Company. Ozone sterilization and maceration is more environmentally friendly and less costly than comparable bio-hazardous waste management alternatives and represents a giant leap forward in sustainable bio-hazardous waste management.
“The competition for Top 10 recognition was particularly fierce this year,” said Dennis Zakas, a partner and founder of Zakas & Leonard, LLP, Chair of Group Office Buys, LLC, and chairperson of the Top 40 Selection Committee. “The Top 10 demonstrate the depth and breadth of Georgia’s technology community. We are pleased to recognize this group of companies and believe that the community will be just as impressed as we are by their innovation and impact on Georgia’s technology industry.”
The Georgia Technology Summit is TAG’s flagship event that brings together C-level executives, entrepreneurs, technology professionals and academia to celebrate and recognize Georgia’s technology community. This year’s theme, Innovation: The Path to a Bright Future, builds upon TAG’s public awareness campaign to promote Georgia’s technology industry through an emphasis on the fastest-growing tech clusters in the state, including health IT, information security, financial technology, logistics and communication services.
About Red Bag Solutions:
Founded in 1989, Baltimore, Md.-based Red Bag Solutions (RBS) provides technology and services for on-site processing of bio-hazardous waste. The company has manufactured and sold its SSM (Steam Sterilization and Maceration) systems throughout the world. In November 2011, RBS launched its patent-pending Ozone Sterilization and Maceration (OSM) system for European markets. OSM processed waste is sterile, safe, and unrecognizable. It can be recycled or disposed of with ordinary municipal trash. OSM will be available to U.S. customers in Spring 2012. Red Bag Solutions’ customers include hospitals, medical providers, and biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in the United States, South America and Europe. For more information visit http://www.redbagozone.com .
About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG):
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 15,000 members and hosting over 200 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 30 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAG’s mission is to educate, promote, influence and unite Georgia’s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia’s technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state’s economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG’s charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG’s community website at www.TAGthink.com . To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit, http://www.tagedonline.org .
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Red Bag Solutions Named a TAG Top 40 Innovative Technology Company
March 14, 2012
ATLANTA, Ga., March 14, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, today announced Red Bag Solutions as one of its Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. TAG will recognize this prestigious group at the 2012 Georgia Technology Summit (GTS) on March 28, 2012, at the Cobb Galleria Centre.
TAG’s Top 40 Awards are presented to Georgia technology companies based on degree of innovation, the scope and financial impact of their innovations and effect of such innovation in promoting Georgia’s technology industry throughout the U.S. and globally.
Red Bag Solutions offers patented technology and equipment for the on-site processing of regulated medical waste. Since 1990 Red Bag Solutions has offered Steam Sterilization and Maceration (SSM) for safe, community friendly on-site processing of bio-hazardous waste. In 2011, Red Bag Solutions released its new Ozone Sterilization and Maceration (OSM) technology, a groundbreaking innovation for which it is being recognized as TAG Top 40 Company. Ozone sterilization and maceration is more environmentally friendly and less costly than other bio-hazardous waste management alternatives and represents a giant leap forward in sustainable bio-hazardous waste management.
“The Top 40 companies are shining examples of what makes Georgia a hotbed for innovation in technology,” said Tino Mantella, president & CEO of TAG. “Georgia is home to more than 13,000 technology companies, so we applaud the 2012 Top 40 finalists for standing out as leaders in innovation and in Georgia’s technology community. These are the types of companies that will help Georgia become recognized as one of the top states in the nation for technology.”
The Georgia Technology Summit is TAG’s flagship event that brings together C-level executives, entrepreneurs, technology professionals and academia to celebrate and recognize Georgia’s technology community. This year’s theme, Innovation: The Path to a Bright Future, builds upon TAG’s public awareness campaign to promote Georgia’s technology industry through an emphasis on the fastest-growing tech clusters in the state, including health IT, information security, financial technology, logistics and communication services.
“This year we had a 30 percent increase in the number of applications over the past few years. We were very impressed by the quality and breadth of technology companies that applied,” said Dennis Zakas, a partner and founder of Zakas & Leonard, LLP, Chair of Group Office Buys, LLC, and chairperson of the Top 40 Selection Committee. “It was very difficult to choose the Top 40 because of the large number of deserving companies. We expect great things from our winners.”
About Red Bag Solutions:
Founded in 1989, Baltimore, Md.-based Red Bag Solutions (RBS) provides technology and services for on-site processing of bio-hazardous waste. The company has manufactured and sold its SSM (Steam Sterilization and Maceration) systems throughout the world. In November 2011, RBS launched its patent-pending Ozone Sterilization and Maceration (OSM) system for European markets. OSM processed waste is sterile, safe, and unrecognizable. It can be recycled or disposed of with ordinary municipal trash. OSM will be available to U.S. customers in Spring 2012. Red Bag Solutions’ customers include hospitals, medical providers, and biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in the United States, South America and Europe. For more information visit www.redbagozone.com .
About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG):
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 15,000 members and hosting over 200 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 30 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAG’s mission is to educate, promote, influence and unite Georgia’s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy.
The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia’s technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state’s economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG’s charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG’s community website at www.TAGthink.com . To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/ .
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Pixargus: Hybrid inspection system checks material and contour at the same time
March 13, 2012
All-in-one solution for optical inline control of medical tubing: High speed and precision combined into one system
During inline inspection, the tubing first runs through the Allroundia measuring head (in the background) and then through the Medictube light ring and the Medictube measuring head (shown in the opened condition), which accommodates the cameras.
At Medtec 2012, Pixargus will introduce its all-in-one solution for optical inline inspection of medical tubing. Being a dual-head system, it combines the new Allroundia system for fast and precise inspection of the tubing contours and the proven Medictube system for checking the material walls for irregularities such as inclusions or bubbles.
In the past, tubing material could only be checked offline on a random basis or manually, involving a high degree of uncertainty. Now, with the new system, it is possible to inspect the complete material in real time already during production. The system automatically sorts out any flaw material, relieving the operators in their final inspection activities.
According to Björn Lindner, Managing Director of Pixargus, the new dual-head system provides major benefits for both manufacturers and users of tubing: “Using this new solution, our customers can now at the same time check the interior of the tubing material – for bubbles, holes, cracks, impurities or inclusions – and measure the outside contours by a multi-axis system. This guarantees that only perfectly flawless material is sold.”
Medictube: flawless material
Medictube detects bubbles, holes or inclusions in the material. The new integrated pattern-recognition feature now also identifies structures inside the tubing material, such as spirals embedded in semi-transparent, shape-retaining suction hoses. The system checks the shape of the spirals and triggers an alarm as soon as deviations are identified.
Allroundia: perfect dimensions
AllRoundia for the first time combines the functions of a “high-speed node controller” with those of a “high-precision diameter and ovality inspection system” into one reasonably priced device. The system measures the outside contour of the tubing in three axes and performs diameter and ovality inspections with an accuracy of 1 to 2 µm at a rate of up to 36,000 measurements per second.
Pixargus at Medtec Europe in Stuttgart March 13 -15, 2012: hall 4 booth 362?
About Pixargus
Pixargus develops and manufactures systems for optical inline measurement and inspection of plastic and rubber profiles. Established in 1999 as a spin-off of the Institute of Plastics Processing (Institut für Kunststoffverarbeitung IKV) of the Technical University RWTH of Aachen/Germany, Pixargus has specialized in optical quality control of extruded products made of plastics and rubber.
Pixargus systems inspect sealing profiles ? for example, for the automotive industry ? and tubing, catheters, cables or window seals as well as raw material (compounds) made of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) and rubber. Additionally, Pixargus offers systems for the inspection of – textured, woven or non-woven – web material.
Worldwide, renowned manufacturers, e.g. B. Braun, Medtronic, Biotronik and Hansemed, use Pixargus systems for surface control and profile measuring tasks.
The company, based in Aachen/Germany, is active worldwide through its US branch and various international technical agencies.
Kontakt:
Pixargus GmbH
Dirk Broichhausen
Monnetstraße 2
D-52146 Würselen / Germany
+49.2405.47908-0
www.pixargus.de
info@pixargus.de
Pressekontakt:
VIP-Kommunikation
Regina Reinhardt
Suesterfeldstraße 83
52072 Aachen
reinhardt@vip-kommunikation.de
+49.241.89468-24
http://www.vip-kommunikation.de
Fujitsu adds high-performance capacitive touch functionality to its FM3 Family of ARM® Cortex?-M3 based Microcontrollers
February 28, 2012
Fujitsu FM3touch enables state-of-the-art capacitive touch Human-Machine-Interfaces for industrial, home appliance and medical applications
Fujitsu FM3touch enables state-of-the-art capacitive touch Human-Machine-Interface
Langen, Germany – February 28, 2012 – Fujitsu Semiconductor Europe (FSEU) today unveils high-performance capacitive touch functionality for its FM3 Family of ARM® Cortex?-M3 based microcontrollers. The FM3touch library delivers the easy integration of capacitive touch functionality in state-of-the-art Human-Machine-Interfaces (HMI) for a wide range of industrial, home appliance and medical applications. The new technology, developed by FSEU in Europe, combines high sensitivity with low system load, and supports developers in creating flexible and tailored HMI solutions.
FM3 “Right-Sized” Solutions
Since they first launched at the end of 2010, Fujitsu”s FM3 family has developed into an array of more than 300 compelling microcontroller products. With advanced peripherals, including flexible timers to control various types of inverters, serial communication interfaces ranging from a simple UART, over CAN, USB and up to dual-channel Ethernet, high-performance Flash memory and many more, the FM3 family addresses a wide range of industrial, home appliance and medical applications.
Many such applications require a Human-Machine-Interface, and increasingly require rich functionality as well as aesthetic design. Capacitive touch control has become one of the most popular technologies to fulfill the requirements of modern HMI implementations. The FM3touch capacitive touch library allows easy integration of capacitive touch functionalities such as buttons, sliders, scroll wheels and even touch pads, with a minimum of additional hardware and software effort.
Maximum flexibility
Fujitsu”s FM3touch takes full advantage of an advanced 12-bit ADC, present in all FM3 devices, enabling high-speed acquisition, high sensitivity and low system load. Since all FM3 devices offer two or even three independent ADC units, maximum flexibility and resource availability is achieved, fulfilling all application requirements. Configurable environmental drift calibration assures stable operation, and a flexible sensor grouping allows numerous layout options for sliders, buttons, scroll wheels and touch pads. In addition to a simple on / off status, the touch signal strength of each sensor can be read out, and special notification functions can be triggered upon events such as button press / release and position change of a slider, among others.
FM3touch uses an ADC-based, patent-pending capacitive sensing algorithm to reach a high sensitivity of only a few femto-Farad, using one pin-per-touch input channel without the need for external components. Together with the wide variety of available FM3 products from 48 up to 176 pins, different Flash sizes and combinations of advanced peripherals, the right-sized device can be chosen for every application.
Easy deployment
A graphical PC tool can be used to monitor the touch data and to facilitate the setup of different parameters. It can be easily connected to the target system by a serial connection, so that parameter fine-tuning can be performed directly at the end application.
About Fujitsu Semiconductor Europe (FSEU)
Fujitsu Semiconductor Europe (FSEU) is a major supplier of ‘right-sized’ advanced semiconductor solutions, serving the automotive, industrial, communications and home entertainment markets. FSEU’s overall strategy is firmly driven by its customers’ demands, with the aim of becoming an integral value-added link in the complete supply chain. Sales teams are based in regional offices in Langen near Frankfurt, Munich, Maidenhead near London, Paris, Milan, Budapest and Istanbul, providing local technical sales and applications support. Engineers from Fujitsu’s European-based design centres and research and development facilities, dedicated to analogue and mixed-signal technology, advanced packaging, microcontrollers, graphics controllers, multimedia ICs, ASICs and embedded software, work closely with marketing and sales teams to satisfy customers’ systems development requirements.
Corporate website: http://emea.fujitsu.com/semiconductor
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Kontakt:
Fujitsu Semiconductor Europe GmbH
Rainer Reitz
Pittlerstr. 47
63225 Langen
06103-6900
http://emea.fujitsu.com/semiconductor
rainer.reitz@de.fujitsu.com
Pressekontakt:
Hotwire
Florian Hohenauer
Briennerstraße 11
80333 München
florian.hohenauer@hotwirepr.com
+49 (0)89 8099 1113-3
http://www.hotwirepr.com
Fujitsu adds high-performance capacitive touch functionality to its FM3 Family of ARM® Cortex?-M3 based Microcontrollers
February 28, 2012
Fujitsu FM3touch enables state-of-the-art capacitive touch Human-Machine-Interfaces for industrial, home appliance and medical applications
Fujitsu FM3touch enables state-of-the-art capacitive touch Human-Machine-Interface
Langen, Germany – February 28, 2012 – Fujitsu Semiconductor Europe (FSEU) today unveils high-performance capacitive touch functionality for its FM3 Family of ARM® Cortex?-M3 based microcontrollers. The FM3touch library delivers the easy integration of capacitive touch functionality in state-of-the-art Human-Machine-Interfaces (HMI) for a wide range of industrial, home appliance and medical applications. The new technology, developed by FSEU in Europe, combines high sensitivity with low system load, and supports developers in creating flexible and tailored HMI solutions.
FM3 “Right-Sized” Solutions
Since they first launched at the end of 2010, Fujitsu”s FM3 family has developed into an array of more than 300 compelling microcontroller products. With advanced peripherals, including flexible timers to control various types of inverters, serial communication interfaces ranging from a simple UART, over CAN, USB and up to dual-channel Ethernet, high-performance Flash memory and many more, the FM3 family addresses a wide range of industrial, home appliance and medical applications.
Many such applications require a Human-Machine-Interface, and increasingly require rich functionality as well as aesthetic design. Capacitive touch control has become one of the most popular technologies to fulfill the requirements of modern HMI implementations. The FM3touch capacitive touch library allows easy integration of capacitive touch functionalities such as buttons, sliders, scroll wheels and even touch pads, with a minimum of additional hardware and software effort.
Maximum flexibility
Fujitsu”s FM3touch takes full advantage of an advanced 12-bit ADC, present in all FM3 devices, enabling high-speed acquisition, high sensitivity and low system load. Since all FM3 devices offer two or even three independent ADC units, maximum flexibility and resource availability is achieved, fulfilling all application requirements. Configurable environmental drift calibration assures stable operation, and a flexible sensor grouping allows numerous layout options for sliders, buttons, scroll wheels and touch pads. In addition to a simple on / off status, the touch signal strength of each sensor can be read out, and special notification functions can be triggered upon events such as button press / release and position change of a slider, among others.
FM3touch uses an ADC-based, patent-pending capacitive sensing algorithm to reach a high sensitivity of only a few femto-Farad, using one pin-per-touch input channel without the need for external components. Together with the wide variety of available FM3 products from 48 up to 176 pins, different Flash sizes and combinations of advanced peripherals, the right-sized device can be chosen for every application.
Easy deployment
A graphical PC tool can be used to monitor the touch data and to facilitate the setup of different parameters. It can be easily connected to the target system by a serial connection, so that parameter fine-tuning can be performed directly at the end application.
About Fujitsu Semiconductor Europe (FSEU)
Fujitsu Semiconductor Europe (FSEU) is a major supplier of ‘right-sized’ advanced semiconductor solutions, serving the automotive, industrial, communications and home entertainment markets. FSEU’s overall strategy is firmly driven by its customers’ demands, with the aim of becoming an integral value-added link in the complete supply chain. Sales teams are based in regional offices in Langen near Frankfurt, Munich, Maidenhead near London, Paris, Milan, Budapest and Istanbul, providing local technical sales and applications support. Engineers from Fujitsu’s European-based design centres and research and development facilities, dedicated to analogue and mixed-signal technology, advanced packaging, microcontrollers, graphics controllers, multimedia ICs, ASICs and embedded software, work closely with marketing and sales teams to satisfy customers’ systems development requirements.
Corporate website: http://emea.fujitsu.com/semiconductor
Newsletter: http://emea.fujitsu.com/newsletter
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Flickr: http://emea.fujitsu.com/flickr
Kontakt:
Fujitsu Semiconductor Europe GmbH
Rainer Reitz
Pittlerstr. 47
63225 Langen
06103-6900
http://emea.fujitsu.com/semiconductor
rainer.reitz@de.fujitsu.com
Pressekontakt:
Hotwire
Florian Hohenauer
Briennerstraße 11
80333 München
florian.hohenauer@hotwirepr.com
+49 (0)89 8099 1113-3
http://www.hotwirepr.com
20th Annual Fresh Start for Kids Celebrity Golf Classic
February 23, 2012
CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 22, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Fresh Start Surgical Gifts’ (www.freshstart.org) annual Fresh Start for Kids Celebrity Golf Classic joins together Hollywood actors, professional athletes, and Fresh Start supporters to tee off in support of transforming the lives of children with physical deformities.
The 20th Annual Fresh Start for Kids Celebrity Golf Classic will support Fresh Start’s life-changing medical services for disadvantaged children – Fresh Start provides reconstructive surgeries and related healthcare services for children suffering from physical deformities.
Fresh Start gives children:
* a future free of a physical deformity;
* safe, comprehensive medical care;
* and improved confidence and self-esteem.
The festivities begin on Sunday, March 18, 2012 with a pre-tournament welcome dinner held at Morgan Run Club & Resort in San Diego, California. The dinner will feature guest speaker Carmen, a Fresh Start patient who suffers from amelogenesis imperfecta, a tooth development disorder which caused her teeth to become easily damaged and not develop enamel. The pre-party also includes dinner, cocktails, entertainment, and a live and silent auction.
The next day, March 19, 2012, foursomes will be paired with a celebrity to participate in contests and sample delicious food and beverages at each hole from local San Diego restaurants. Current celebrities participating include Marcus Allen, David Justice, Quentin Jammer, Christopher Knight, John Carney, Vince Coleman, James Lofton, Alfonso Ribeiro, Grant Show, and more.
Foursomes start at $2,500 and sponsorships start at $500. For more details, visit http://www.freshstart.org .
About Fresh Start Surgical Gifts:
Fresh Start is a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Carlsbad, California that provides free reconstructive surgery, laser treatments, speech therapy and dental procedures for disadvantaged infants, children, and young adults with physical deformities. All services are provided in San Diego by a team of more than 600 local volunteers. Since incorporation in 1991, Fresh Start has provided over $21 Million of free medical services to over 5,600 children. For more information please visit http://www.freshstart.org .
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