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Sabadell United Bank Achieves BauerFinancial’s Five-Star ‘Superior’ Rating

May 9, 2013 staronepr Leave a comment

Sabadell United Bank today announced it has received the coveted five-star rating by BauerFinancial Inc, a distinction awarded to only 17 percent of the banking institutions in Florida.

Miami, FL, USA (May 8, 2013) — Sabadell United Bank today announced it has received the coveted five-star rating by BauerFinancial Inc, a distinction awarded to only 17 percent of the banking institutions in Florida. This is the bank’s third consecutive time receiving this high ranking.

BauerFinancial’s ratings are based on upon an analysis of current financial reports that are filed with federal regulators four times a year. The data is thoroughly analyzed and compared to past data provided by Sabadell. The bank is required to maintain a capital ratio of at least 4%, a tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of at least 4% and a total risk-based capital ratio of at least 8%.

Sabadell United Bank reported a net income of $5.8 million for the last quarter ending on December 31, 2012. Sabadell United Bank’s fourth-quarter Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 17.58 percent and its Tier 1 to average assets ratio was 10.39 percent, well above the FDIC standards for a well-capitalized bank of six and five percent, respectively. Additionally, Sabadell United Bank’s profits have increased 12 percent to $6.5 million in quarter one of 2013.

“This recognition is a testament to what a strong banking institution with sound management is capable of achieving,” said President and CEO Mario Trueba said. “It’s gratifying to once again receive such high rankings because it underscores our commitment to always be there for our clients.”

About BauerFinancial

BauerFinancial, one of the nation’s most respected independent ratings agencies, uses federal regulatory data to rate banks based on capital ratio, profit/loss trend, delinquent loans and other factors. The rankings range from a high of five stars to a low of zero stars. A five-star rating is classified as “superior,” and those banks are on BauerFinancial’s Recommended Report.

About Sabadell United Bank

Sabadell United Bank, headquartered in Miami, Florida, is a locally-managed, nationally-chartered banking institution. The bank has 23 locations throughout the state, serving more than 40,000 clients, and is the fifth largest bank in Florida by deposits. Bauer Financial Reports recognized the financial strength of the bank by awarding it a five-star rating, the highest available. Sabadell United Bank is recognized as the trusted financial advisor for professionals and businesses as well as domestic and international high-net-worth individuals.

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IAPAM Announces Dates for its Next Symposium with Botox Injection Training: June 15-16

May 8, 2013 staronepr Leave a comment

The IAPAM announces the dates for its next Aesthetic Medicine Symposium in Scottsdale, AZ: June 15-16, 2013.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – May 8, 2013 — By analyzing recent aesthetic medicine statistics published by the ASPS, the ASAPS and the AAFPRS, the IAPAM has identified that in 2013, offering aesthetic medical treatments from botox to lasers for skin rejuvenation will result in the growth of a medical practice. To support this growth, the IAPAM offers the industry’s most comprehensive, hands-on botox and aesthetic medicine training. Today, it announces the dates for its next Aesthetic Medicine Symposium in Scottsdale, AZ: June 15-16, 2013.

“More patients are turning to the more inexpensive non-invasive procedures rather than surgical cosmetic procedures,” says Jeff Russell, Executive Director of the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (http://www.iapam.com). “They may not get the long term benefits of a face lift, but with a combination treatment of botox and dermal fillers, then can get a great result at a fraction of the price.”

This is illustrated in the recent statistics from ASPS (and echoed in the reports from the ASAPS and the AAFPRS), as there were 13 million non-surgical procedures performed in 2012; the top five minimally-invasive procedures being:

– Botulinum toxin type A (6.1 million procedures, up 8 percent)
– Soft tissue fillers (2 million procedures, up 5 percent)
– Chemical peel (1.1 million procedures, up 2 percent)
– Laser hair removal (1.1 million procedures, up 4 percent)
– Microdermabrasion (974,000 procedures, up 8 percent)

“For the third consecutive year, the overall growth in cosmetic surgery continues to be driven by a significant rise in minimally-invasive procedures,” confirmed Dr. Gregory Evans, MD, President of the ASPS.

In support of this market growth, the IAPAM has tailored its educational programs, like its Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com), to ensure physicians have hands-on botox training, and can start offering aesthetic medicine procedures immediately after attending.

Since the key to growth in 2013 will be offering lower cost, short term procedures (i.e. botox, dermal fillers, chemical peels, physician-directed skin care and medical microdermabrasion) versus higher cost, long term procedures (i.e. facelifts and breast augmentation), physicians will seek out professional training programs, offered in medical facilities not hotel rooms, and taught by physicians and other expertly trained medical and business personnel. The IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums with Botox Training, Aesthetic Medicine Practice Start-Up Workshops and Clean Start hCG for Weight Loss Seminars, are all designed by physicians for physicians, to meet this essential educational need.

The IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) leads its competitors in offering the most complete botox training and aesthetic medicine education in North America. Attendees at the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums will have the advantage of learning from board-certified dermatologists and experts in the fields of botox injection training, lasers, dermal fillers, hCG for weight loss, chemical peels and microdermabrasion.

For more information on the IAPAM’s next Symposium with Botox Training, watch this comprehensive video at http://youtu.be/bBQlS0CpOvw or to register for the next Aesthetic Medicine Symposium on June 15-16, 2013, please contact the IAPAM, at 1-800-219-5108 ext. 704, or visit http://iapam.com/aesthetic-medicine-symposium-botox-training.

Botox is a trademark of Allergan, Inc. Dermafrac is a trademark of Genesis Biosystems, Inc.

About the IAPAM: The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine

The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is a voluntary association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession. The goal of the association is to offer education, ethical standards, credentialing, and member benefits. IAPAM membership is open to all licensed medical doctors (MDs), dentists (DDSs/DMDs) doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), physicians assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs). The IAPAM offers aesthetic medicine and hCG medical weight management programs, including: Botox training, medical aesthetic training, laser training, physician hCG training, and aesthetic practice business training. Additional information about the association can be accessed through the IAPAM’s website (http://www.iapam.com) or by contacting:

Jeff Russell, Executive-Director
International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)
1-800-219-5108 x704

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Local AC Contractor Guarantees Customers Have Air Conditioning When Needed

May 8, 2013 staronepr Leave a comment

Although West Berlin isn’t known for extreme temperatures during the summer months, no one can say for certain what the summer of 2013 will bring. Parts of the East Coast saw temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s in April so summer months may be hotter.

West Berlin, NJ (May 8, 2013) — Although West Berlin isn’t known for extreme temperatures during the summer months, no one can say for certain what the summer of 2013 will bring. Parts of the East Coast saw temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s in April so summer months may be hotter. “Customers who haven’t felt the need to have their cooling system checked recently need to call in a technician today to ensure the system works if temperatures do begin to climb,” Jim Devine of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing (http://www.benfranklincentralnj.com/air-conditioning-contractors) declares.

Proper maintenance helps to ensure your system works properly when it is needed. Customers often express concerns about the cost of regularly scheduled maintenance. “Although maintenance does come with a fee, maintenance services often come with a much lower price tag as small problems are caught before they become big ones. In addition, maintenance costs tend to be spread out over time so the home owner isn’t hit with a major bill when he or she can least afford it. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing (http://www.benfranklincentralnj.com/hvac) technicians assess the unit’s controls, connections and contacts to make sure they are operating as designed,” Mr Devine continues.

Many home owners believe turning their air conditioning unit on and off helps to save money. Doing so actually places excessive wear and tear on the controls and compressor. If the home tends to be too cool or doesn’t cool down as much as the home owner would prefer, the problem may not be with the air conditioner itself, but rather in the size of the unit. “Technicians at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing consider the size of the unit when doing maintenance and repairs. If the technician detects a problem in the size of the unit, he or she alerts the home owner so an informed decision can be made as to whether or not the unit needs to be replaced. Although replacing a unit can be costly, the savings over the long run, in both monthly operating costs and maintenance and repair fees, help to offset the initial output,” Mr. Devine goes on to say.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in West Berlin NJ offers heating and air conditioning service, installation and repair in addition to the plumbing you can always count on. The company specializes in drain line cleaning and repair, general and emergency plumbing repair and water heater repair and installation. “Having one company to call for the above services makes life easier for customers. Our goal is to do the job right the first time and, if we don’t show up when scheduled, the customer gets paid for every minute the technician is delayed. Customers remain the top priority at all times,” Jim Devine exclaims.

About Benjamin Franklin Plumbing:

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing remembers at all times that customers are their number one concern. Customers lead busy lives and the company understands this and strives to arrive on time and to do the job right the first time. Staff dedicate themselves to providing customers with peace of mind when it comes to their plumbing. Plumbers respect the property of customers and family members and test all work before leaving. They never leave a mess and customers get paid if the technician arrives late.

Media Contact:
Jim Devine
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
430 Commerce Lane Unit D2
West Berlin, NJ 08091
856-872-2147
support@benfranklincentralnj.com
http://www.benfranklincentralnj.com

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HIV Reservoirs and Strategies for Eradication Workshop: Advanced Program Available

May 8, 2013 staronepr Leave a comment

Toulon, France, May 8, 2013 — Combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) has transformed HIV infection from a deadly to a chronic disease. However, HIV-infected patients are still facing problems of compliance, resistance, toxicity, and stigmatization. Furthermore, cART access remains limited in poor-resource countries where most patients reside.

Even if cART is capable of maintaining undetectable levels of plasma viremia in compliant patients, HIV is not eradicated and remains present in some cells, allowing viremia to rise within a few weeks of cART cessation.

HIV latency is the main obstacle to a cure and cells carrying replication-competent HIV are called reservoirs. These HIV reservoirs are stable after more than 10 years of suppressive cART and are not affected by current antiretroviral drugs.

The success of cART at blocking HIV replication has led to a shift in the HIV treatment field toward the development of new strategies to eradicate HIV reservoirs.

In theory, there are 2 kinds of HIV cures:

-A sterilizing cure where no trace of HIV remains;
-A functional cure where HIV replication is controlled without cART. In this condition, a patient can retain some defective viral sequences but viremia 20 copies/ml is a guarantee of no clinical progression and an unlikely risk of virus transmission.

For 10 years now, an international workshop has been launched in order to study the mechanisms of HIV persistence in viral reservoirs and ways to eradicate HIV in patients on potent antiretroviral therapy. This workshop welcomed an increasing number of participants over the years and was held every 2-year in St Marteen. Its next edition is scheduled in Miami (Fl, USA) on December 3-6, 2013. The Steering Committee and the Scientific Committee of this workshop contains renowned scientists working in the field of HIV reservoirs and eradication from USA, Europe and Australia. Participants can submit an abstract to present their work during the meeting.

Over the years, the “International Workshop on HIV Persistence during Therapy” has been recognized as the reference meeting on HIV reservoirs and strategies for eradication. The first editions were mainly focused on the basic mechanisms of HIV persistence, but since the 2011 edition, an increased part is devoted to clinical trials of HIV eradication. For example, this year will be discussed strategies of reactivation of latent HIV, immune therapies and gene therapies.

Researchers working on HIV reservoirs and strategies for eradication, as well as clinicians and pharmaceutical companies are invited to sign in and attend what will be a cornerstone meeting on HIV reservoirs.

The advanced program is available at: http://www.hiv-workshop.com/HIV-Reservoirs-cure-persistence-workshop.htm

About us: the Steering Committee for the “6th International Workshop on HIV Persistence during Therapy” contains Alain Lafeuillade, MD (Toulon, France), Mario Stevenson, MD, PhD (Miami, USA) and David Margolis (Chapel Hill, USA). The Scientific Committee contains academic members and members from R & D from pharmaceutical companies.

Media Contact:
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General Hospital,
51 rue Henri Ste Claire Deville,
83000 Toulon, France
+33 4 94 14 50 84
lafeuillade@orange.fr

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2012 Aesthetic Medicine Stats Confirm Botox Grows a Medical Practice

May 3, 2013 staronepr Leave a comment

The economy is seeing an upturn and so too is the aesthetic medical industry. The ASPS, ASASP and the AAFPRS published that in 2012 cosmetic procedures, both surgical and minimally invasive were up over 2011.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – May 3, 2013 — The economy is seeing an upturn and so too is the aesthetic medical industry. The ASPS, ASASP and the AAFPRS published that in 2012 cosmetic procedures, both surgical and minimally invasive were up over 2011. The IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposium offers the most comprehensive, hands on, live demonstration and didactic instruction in all of the top 5 non-invasive procedures that the these aesthetic medical association report on, and offers unparalleled business support to physicians as they build successful aesthetic medical practices and capture the continued growth in the minimally-invasive market in 2013.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reported that “surgical procedures grew only by 1% in 2012, but non-surgical treatments, such as botox, dermal fillers and chemical peels grew by 6%.” “More people are turning to the more inexpensive non-invasive procedures rather than surgical cosmetic procedures,” says Jeff Russell, Executive Director of the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (http://www.iapam.com). “They may not get the long term benefits of a face lift, but with a combination treatment of botox and dermal fillers, then can get a great result at a fraction of the price.” In the recent report from ASPS, there were 13 million non-surgical procedures performed in 2012, and the top five minimally-invasive procedures were:

•Botulinum toxin type A (6.1 million procedures, up 8 percent)
•Soft tissue fillers (2 million procedures, up 5 percent)
•Chemical peel (1.1 million procedures, up 2 percent)
•Laser hair removal (1.1 million procedures, up 4 percent)
•Microdermabrasion (974,000 procedures, up 8 percent)

Equally, reports from the American Academy of Facial, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) confirms the increasing popularity of non-surgical treatments, notably, the number of men having botox, which was up 27% from 2011, with hyaluronic acid fillers and microdermabrasion also among the most popular maintenance treatments.

Finally, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) echoes the findings of the other aesthetic medicine and cosmetic surgery societies. “There were over 10 million surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures performed in the United States in 2012. Surgical procedures accounted for 17% of the total number of procedures and 61% of the total expenditures, with nonsurgical procedures making up 83% of the total number of procedures and 39% of total expenditures,” and again, botox led the way in the number of procedures performed.

Jeff Russell concurs. “We are hearing from our members that minimally invasive procedures like botox and other cosmetic injectables, medically supervised hCG weight loss (http://www.hcgtraining.com) as well as laser treatments, microdermabrasion and chemical peels are in tremendous demand by patients, and we are seeing a correlating increase in the demand for our training.

For more information on the IAPAM’s upcoming Aesthetic Medicine Symposium (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com) and/or the IAPAM’s Clean Start hCG for Weight Loss Physician Training (http://www.hcgtraining.com), please see http://www.iapam.com or contact the IAPAM at 1-800-219-5108 ext. 704.

Botox is a trademark of Allergan, Inc.

About the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)

The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is a voluntary association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession. The goal of the association is to offer education, ethical standards, credentialing, and member benefits. IAPAM membership is open to all licensed medical doctors (MDs), dentists (DDSs/DMDs) doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), physicians assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs). The IAPAM offers aesthetic medicine and hCG medical weight management programs, including: botox training, medical aesthetic training, laser training, physician hCG training, and aesthetic practice business training. Additional information about the association can be accessed through the IAPAM’s website (http://www.iapam.com) or by contacting:

Jeff Russell, Executive-Director
International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)
1-800-219-5108 ext. 704

Business

European Commission proposes to invest Billions to provide Finance for New European Technologies and Small Companies

May 3, 2013 staronepr Leave a comment

Venture Capitalist firms already coming on board to provide finance for companies to use innovative technologies as low risk.

Lyon, France (May 3, 2013) — A long term strategic plan by the European Commission (EC) to rebuild the European economy by investing in the development of new technologies is now reached the stage where it will start to have an impact as it reaches the commercialisation phase. The EU is proposing to make several billion Euros available for companies to enable this to happen as a key part of the new EC Horizon 2020 programme, which starts in 2014 and replaces FP7 and CIP. Crucially, a part of this support is aimed at entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMEs because these are seen as providing the engine for the economic recovery as, being nimble and fast, they can bring these new innovative technologies to market quickly.

Since 2003, more than €400 million has been co-invested by the European Commission into more than 130 European research projects to develop innovative, Smart Systems technologies to reinforce European scientific excellence and competitiveness. This specific area of Smart Systems can deliver significant competitive advantages across a wide range of application fields such as Life Sciences, IT & Telecoms, Agrofood, Environment and Energy. More than 50 projects have now reached the stage of promising contacts with investors and customers, and are on their way to commercialisation. This is all co-ordinated in the Smart System area by the COWIN initiative, which is dedicated to encourage the transfer of IP, and the formation and growth of young companies.

Laszlo Csernak, COWIN’s Project Officer, explained, “In order to compete in the global marketplace, European companies need to be able to offer solutions that are significantly better. They cannot compete on price with the emerging economies that have low labour costs so the best way to have a competitive edge is to build in intelligence to create smarter products. Usually this takes the form of advanced miniature electronics often with state of the art sensors to provide awareness of what is going on so that immediate responses can be instigated – Smart Systems. As this is a pan-European program, we are able to bring together research groups and companies from all over Europe to contribute parts of a solution forming an interlocking jigsaw that would never happen any other way. New synergies and working relationships have been fostered between countries and companies that are flourishing with the exchange of ideas that stimulates further innovation. It is a very real example of the European Union working together and achieving incredible, tangible results with what is probably its most important initiative that will really make a difference in terms of economic growth and jobs throughout the EU.”

Geraldine Andrieux-Gustin, the COWIN coordinator, added, “In mid 2012, we started match-making advanced technologies that we have selected to companies who approached us looking for solutions to their technology challenges. We are now in active discussion with over 300 European companies with more contacting us every day. Part of our service is to mentor entrepreneurs and small companies with a whole range of advice from help with business plans to devising a strong position in the competitive landscape. COWIN is having great success with many of the innovative technologies developed during EU projects being taken up by companies and being used to generate sales. COWIN is also mentoring over 20 start-up companies to support their growth strategies and business development.”

Pierre Marro, Policy Officer at the EC, explained, “The EC recognises that these small to medium sized companies are the champions of tomorrow and we want to help them grow and be successful. Currently, EC programmes and projects required several companies from a minimum of three different countries to co-operate. The new EC Horizon 2020 is being finalised at the moment. This is being designed to add a completely new package with simplified procedures and without these constraints of co-operations to specifically provide new technologies holders with help in starting and running companies right through to finance help. Lack of finance has been a stumbling block in the past due to the economic crisis, so a key new service in Horizon 2020 will be dedicated to providing access to finance with new instruments dedicated to SMEs and access to risk financing that will really help companies grow quickly and create new jobs and economic wealth.”

Meantime, COWIN is co-ordinating a VC finance programme for 2013. Over twenty of Europe’s leading Venture Capitalist firms are supporting COWIN to help entrepreneurship in Europe and will be taking part in the COWIN Investment Place this summer which will bring together VC firms and companies that are seeking finance this year. COWIN is also planning a series of webinars that will also facilitate finding VC funding and also bring in business angels and family offices. “The VCs are really keen to be involved,” explained Geraldine Andrieux-Gustin, “because the risk element is greatly reduced because all the technologies have proved themselves to be commercially ready. It is now a question of making successful businesses based on them. The VCs and the COWIN team can provide the expertise and finance to help companies make that happen so that these innovative technologies can be quickly commercialised and start generating jobs and money in the EU.”

Further information on COWIN can be found at http://www.cowin4u.eu

COWIN contact details are Geraldine Andrieux-Gustin, Andrieux@yole.fr

Press contact is Nigel Robson, Vortex PR, +44 1481 233080, nigel@vortexpr.com

About COWIN
Launched in 2010 under the 7th Framework Program, COWIN is a support action dedicated to strengthening European competitiveness in miniaturized smart systems. The initiative is focused on the commercial exploitation of advanced technologies developed in the framework of European collaborative research projects. COWIN’s mission is to facilitate take-up of those advanced technologies worthy of investment, in order to capture innovation, win new markets and make a profit.

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3rd Annual SeaScapes Art Exhibition Results Announced

May 1, 2013 staronepr Leave a comment

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is very pleased to announce that its May 2013 online art exhibition is now posted on their website and is ready to be viewed online. The theme for this art exhibition is “SeaScapes”.

Jupiter, Florida, USA – May 1, 2013 — Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is very pleased to announce that its May 2013 online art exhibition is now posted on their website and is ready to be viewed online. The theme for this art exhibition is “SeaScapes”. The gallery received a broad selection of 2D media from artists from around the world for this event.

An international online art competition was held in April 2013 which determined and judged the art for this exhibition. The gallery received and judged 629 entries from 22 different countries from around the world and they also received entries from 38 different states.

Congratulations to all of the artists who have been designated as this month’s category winners, along with the winning Special Merit and the Special Recognition artists. The gallery commends all of the winning artists for their artistic skill and their creativity, as this online art exhibition is indicative of their creativity.

To proceed to the galleries 3rd Annual “SeaScapes” online art exhibition follow this link: http://www.lightspacetime.com/seascapes-art-exhibition-may-2013/

Each month Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts themed online art competitions for 2D artists. All participating winners of each competition have their artwork exposed and promoted online through the online gallery to thousands of visitors each month. If you know of a talented 2D artist who may benefit from the exposure and the publicity that the gallery can provide to them, please forward this press release to them.

About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery offers monthly art competitions and monthly art exhibitions for new and emerging artists. Light Space & Time’s intention is to showcase this incredible talent in a series of monthly themed art competitions and art exhibitions by marketing and displaying the exceptional abilities of these artists.

The art gallery website can be viewed here: http://www.lightspacetime.com

Media Contact:
John R. Math
Light Space & Time Online Gallery
118 Poinciana Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
888-490-3530
info@lightspacetime.com
http://www.lightspacetime.com

Society

William Gheen & ALIPAC Release New Tools To Fight Illegal Immigration and Amnesty

May 1, 2013 staronepr Leave a comment

ALIPAC’s spokesman William Gheen is announcing new tools to aid American citizens in their fight against illegal immigration and against Amnesty for illegals including a tracking list for federal lawmakers.

Raleigh, NC, USA (May 1, 2013) — Contact: ALIPAC (866) 703-0864 Press@alipac.us

Americans for Legal Immigration PAC’s (ALIPAC) spokesman William Gheen is announcing new tools to aid American citizens in their fight against illegal immigration and against Amnesty for illegals including a tracking list for federal lawmakers.

ALIPAC is now tracking which members of the US Senate and US House of Representatives are for or against the immigration reform Amnesty legislation in the hopes of informing voters in 2014 which candidates stood with the American majority vs. which candidates stood for Amnesty for illegal aliens.

“We are tracking which federal lawmakers support Amnesty for illegal aliens in legislation like the ‘Gang of 8’s S 744 which most American voters reject,” said William Gheen of ALIPAC. “We are releasing this list online and will work to remind voters before they cast ballots in 2014. We believe American voters will reject the lawmakers supporting Amnesty for illegal immigrants.”

By launching ALIPAC’s 2014 campaign endorsements early this year and establishing vote tracking lists, the group hopes to dissuade lawmakers from supporting amnesty for illegal immigrants including the amnesty provisions found in the ‘Gang of 8’ bill S. 744.

ALIPAC is also releasing 7 new high visibility pages added to the group’s main website at http://www.ALIPAC.us.

These new pages of content will provide the public with more information about illegal immigration, illegal immigrants, Barack Obama and illegal immigration, problems caused by illegal immigration, illegal immigration facts, the history of illegal immigration in America, and information about how to report illegals!

“Our goal is to compile more information from ALIPAC’s vast archives about illegal immigration into online content that is easier for the public to access, understand, and utilize,” said William Gheen.

To review ALIPAC’s new content pages and lawmaker tracking lists, or to schedule interviews, please visit http://www.ALIPAC.us.

Business

Rosendin Electric Receives Three Electrical Excellence Awards from Orange County Chapter of NECA

May 1, 2013 staronepr Leave a comment

Orange County NECA Singles Out Rosendin Electric for Superior Work on the Construction of the City of Fullerton Transportation Center Parking Structure, Island Cinema, and Orange County Solar Projects.

LA PALMA, Calif. (May 1, 2013) — The Southern California regional office of Rosendin Electric, the nation’s largest private electrical contractor and an employee-owned company, has received three 2012 Awards for Electrical Excellence from the Orange County Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). The awards were presented in recognition of construction performed at the City of Fullerton Transportation Center Parking Structure, the Island Cinema in Newport Beach, and the County of Orange Solar Project with five area installations.

“We are delighted that three separate projects qualified for Orange County NECA 2012 Awards of Electrical Excellence,” said Mike Hardin, Senior Preconstruction Manager for Rosendin Electric. “Recognition for such diverse projects demonstrates the breadth of Rosendin Electric’s design and construction capabilities, as well as our commitment to excellence. This is a great testament to the efforts and expertise of our construction team.”

The City of Fullerton Transportation Center Parking Structure is a four-level parking building with 813 parking spaces. Featuring 117 kilowatts of solar power mounted on the structure, a video surveillance system, ticket kiosks, a traffic signal, car-counting system, and a 100-percent LED lighting system; the project was completed in eighteen months.

The Island Cinema in Newport Beach was a remodel project to convert an existing theater and restaurant into a new luxury cinema with seven screens and 650 seats. Completed in six months, the complex features high-end lighting throughout the lobby, hallways, and an outdoor seating area. Each theater is equipped with fixtures linked to the film projectors and can be programmed for a dimming response at the start of a movie.

The County of Orange Solar Project included installation of solar power systems at five locations in and around the County. The contract scope included solar arrays mounted on parking canopies and ground-mounted solar panels, delivering a combined capacity of 3 megawatts of power. The entire project was completed in less than nine months.

About Rosendin Electric
Rosendin Electric, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, California, is an employee-owned electrical engineering, power and communications provider and is the largest privately held electrical contractor in the United States. With over 3,000 employees and experience worldwide, Rosendin Electric has built upon a 90-year reputation for quality design and installations. For additional information, visit http://www.rosendin.com.

Contact:
Shelly Goulart
Marketing Manager
Rosendin Electric
880 Mabury Road
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 534-2819
sgoulart@rosendin.com
http://www.rosendin.com

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I Hope Nobody Sees Me, Memoirs of a Teenage Stroke Survivor by Nicolas Sully Released Worldwide In eBook and Print Book Form

May 1, 2013 staronepr Leave a comment

I Hope Nobody Sees Me, Memoirs of a Teenage Stroke Survivor, by Nicolas Sully is a raw, and at times explicit depiction, of an inner-city coming-of-age experience, made even more challenging by a debilitating stroke.

For Immediate Release – (Elmont, NY, USA – May 1, 2013) — In Nicolas Sully’s first book, titled I Hope Nobody Sees Me, Memoirs of a Teenage Stroke Survivor, Nick tells how life changed dramatically after a stroke his 8th grade year. Relationships end, dreams end, but a new life unfolds.

Nicolas Sully was a typical kid going to an inner-city school. Nearing the end of his 8th grade year, Nick’s biggest concerns were football, friends and girls. Playing basketball one day in the school gym with his friends Nick gets a headache. Then his voice slurs. When he has difficulty putting on his shoes and vomits in front of the Gym teacher, school personnel call the ambulance.

Nobody that age expects a stroke – A stroke that will change how the world looks at him, and how he looks at himself. A stroke that will change his relationships with friends, family and all of the people that make up his world.

Nick speaks his mind, with raw, and at times explicit depictions, of an inner-city coming-of-age experience. An experience made more challenging by his stroke. Nick deals with the transitions of school, relationships, and youth to manhood, all the while trying to control the emotional roller-coaster ride of a teenage stroke victim.

“What a powerful story!

This is an outstanding book!

As a stroke survivor myself, I’m not sure what I was expecting from this read. Nicolas truly touched my heart with both his story and his courage. As a middle-aged professional when I had my stroke I know how terrified I was at times. Never did I expect to so totally identify with this young man’s story. We had so many touchstones in common it amazed me. I can identify with that overwhelming fear someone will “see” me. I felt for his pain of the fight to build a new life, losing friends, and learning to accept what’s happened.

Good for young Nicolas who has now decided to go into the medical field as a result of his experiences.

This isn’t a story just about surviving a stroke…it’s for young adults, it’s about life, and learning that when life knocks you down you get back up and keep fighting.

I hope you can “see” the man I do.”

~The Golf God – Amazon Review, April 28, 2013

Media Contact:
Nicolas Sully
E-Mail: Nsully6@gmail.com

The ebook version of I Hope Nobody Sees Me, Memoirs of a Teenage Stroke Survivor, ISBN 9781622872725, published by First Edition Design Publishing (http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com), is available on-line at Amazon.com (http://tinyurl.com/cbobhrp) and wherever ebooks are sold. The 108 page print book version, ISBN 9781622872718 was published by First Edition Design Publishing and distributed worldwide to online booksellers.