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Building Awareness During National Endometriosis Awareness Month

Dr. John J. Rapisarda of Fertility Centers of Illinois

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) March 27, 2012

What is endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a painful, chronic disease that affects at least 6.3 million women in the U.S. and millions across the globe. Approximately 35 to 50 percent of women with infertility also have endometriosis. Building awareness of this disease is critical in aiding effective diagnoses and infertility treatment.

Each month when women menstruate, they shed the endometrial lining found in their uterus. When the endometrial tissue normally found in the uterus grows outside the uterus and in other places of the body, it is known as endometriosis.

Endometrial growths have been found on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder, on the outside of the uterus, lining the pelvic cavity and between the vagina and rectum. While rare, growths have also been found in the arm, thigh and lung. Each month, endometrial tissue continues to break down and shed as it would during a normal menstrual cycle. Without the ability to drain from the body as it would in normal menstruation, inflammation and pain result.

Endometriosis affects fertility, bowel function, gynecological health and most importantly, quality of life. The cause of endometriosis remains unknown, as does a permanent cure. Research continues to focus on establishing the underlying cause, genetic patterns and refined treatment options.

Doctors are now able to alleviate symptoms as well as increase fertility once a diagnosis has been determined.

Common symptoms:

Painful menstruation
Pain during sexual activity
Painful urination or bowel movements during menstruation
Infertility
Fatigue
Gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, constipation and diarrhea
Recurrent yeast infections
Chemical sensitivities
Allergies

Scarring and adhesions from endometriosis can restrict movement of the ovaries, change the position of the fallopian tubes and ovaries as well as block the fallopian tubes. Endometriosis can also increase production of prostaglandins, hormones that affect fertility.

To improve fertility, doctors can surgically remove adhesions and scar tissue in the female reproductive system. Surgical options are not always necessary to achieve pregnancy, however. Stimulation of the ovaries with fertility medications and in vitro fertilization will often overcome the impact of endometriosis on fertility. IVF allows doctors to bypass any damaged tissue due to endometriosis.

Approximately 60 to 70 percent of women with endometriosis conceive and not all individuals with endometriosis are infertile. I have treated hundreds of patients who have overcome infertility due to endometriosis and have had happy, healthy children. Rest assured, many of us in the field of reproductive medicine are working tirelessly to increase success rates through scientific study and further advancement in technique.

John J. Rapisarda, M.D.

Reproductive Endocrinologist with Fertility Centers of Illinois

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Fertility Centers of Illinois, S.C., is one of the nation’s leading fertility treatment practices, providing advanced reproductive endocrinology services in the Chicago area for more than 30 years. FCI physicians, embryologists and support staff are stringently chosen based on educational background, medical skills and their ability to collaborate. With a team of 11 nationally and internationally recognized reproductive physicians who treat thousands of patients each year, the practice has earned a reputation for overcoming hard-to-solve fertility issues. FCI is dedicated to medical and clinical excellence and continues to invest in the latest technologies and research. FCI offers a comprehensive range of fertility treatment options including intrauterine insemination, in vitro fertilization, donor egg, gestational carrier, and preimplantation genetic diagnosis, as well as extensive resources to address financial and emotional needs. Fostering a culture for continuous innovation has made FCI home to the annual Midwest Reproductive Symposium which attracts experts in the field of reproductive endocrinology from around the world. FCI has 10 offices conveniently located throughout the Chicagoland area (Buffalo Grove, Chicago/River North, Crystal Lake, Glenview, Highland Park, Hoffman Estates, Lindenhurst, Naperville, Oakbrook Terrace, and Orland Park). FCI is a member of the Attain Fertility Network which provides discounted fertility treatment programs. http://www.fcionline.com

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Posted by admin on March 27th, 2012 | 1 Comment Posted in Work Place Health

Personal Development and Fitness Expert John Spencer Ellis Warns About “Sociopathic Gurus”

Fitness, Nutrition & Coaching Expert John Spencer Ellis

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (PRWEB) March 22, 2012

If 1 in every 25 people are sociopaths, according to Dr. Martha Stout, a clinical psychologist at Harvard Medical School who wrote “The Sociopath Next Door,” then chances are, you’ve encountered a few in your life. From reality TV to bad dates to unethical salespeople, sociopaths do live next door or down the block or around the corner, so it’s important to understand what makes a sociopath and how to handle them. Personal development and fitness expert John Spencer Ellis offers some illuminating warnings and recommendations on his blog at http://johnspencerellis.com/is-your-guru-or-anyone-in-your-inner-circle-a-sociopath/.

“While this topic is a little different than the more positive aspects of health, fitness, wellness and personal development I typically blog about, I think it’s a really important one. Sociopathic people can be manipulative and dangerous, so you need to learn how to identify them and how to handle them,” said Ellis, founder of John Spencer Ellis Enterprises, a fitness and personal development solutions company. “The crazy thing about sociopathic people is that they will have you believing that you are the crazy one, so you really have to learn to pay attention and listen to your gut.”

If someone exhibits three or more of the following characteristics, they might be a sociopath: antagonistic, callous, impulsive, pathological liar, lack of or shallow emotions, exaggerated sexuality, excessive boasting, glib, manipulative, secretive and paranoid.

Ellis recommends the following steps for dealing with a sociopath in your inner circle:

Listen to your gut. If it’s telling you to stay away from someone, pay attention.

Do your own research. If a coach, mentor or guru comes across a manipulative or slimy, stay away. Don’t just listen to their boasting or testimonials.

If someone seems to have befriended you for their benefit only, take a closer look at the relationship.

If everyone else in your organization strongly dislikes one person, you should probably get rid of them.

Do not try to help or fix them.

The blog offer more example of well-known sociopaths and advice for staying clear of manipulative people. In addition, Ellis’ blog regularly offers personal development, fitness and wellness advice.

About John Spencer Ellis Enterprises

John Spencer Ellis Enterprises is a solutions provider for fitness and coaching professionals around the world, providing education, turn-key business programs, coaching and resources for new and advanced fitness and coaching professionals. For more information about John Spencer Ellis Enterprises or sociopathic behavior, please visit http://johnspencerellis.com/is-your-guru-or-anyone-in-your-inner-circle-a-sociopath/

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Posted by admin on March 25th, 2012 | 1 Comment Posted in Health Blogs & Boards

Pete Barron Announces Latest Retirement Educational Website called Annuity New Jersey

South Jersey, New Jersey (PRWEB) March 21, 2012

Pete Barron announced his company’s latest retirement and financial educational website for New Jersey consumers called “Annuity New Jersey”. The new informative website contains retirement news feeds that are updated daily along with financial calculators, a tax center, and retirement white papers. All of the content is free and downloadable including complimentary retirement reports and annuity white papers.

There will be approximately 10,000 baby boomers retiring each day for the next decade that will be seeking financial education they can trust. Furthermore, due to the lack of baby boomers who will benefit from pensions like their parents, the need for lifetime income guarantees will be crucial. Mr. Barron’s new site, “Annuity New Jersey” will continually produce new content around lifetime income guarantees.

About Pete Barron

Pete Barron specializes in preserving and protecting the personal assets of the families and businesses he represents. He is dedicated to providing safe, simple, and effective solutions, which will help his clients with both short and long term goals. Pete is an independent financial services advisor, representing all of the major Financial Services companies including but not limited to: Allianz, Jackson National, ING, TransAmerica, North American, Genworth, Prudential, United Health Care, and American Equity, giving him the flexibility to help of each of his clients achieve their goals and objectives.

About Annuity Think Tank

Annuity Think Tank’s vision is to be the first place advisors and consumers come to for innovative annuity solutions, unbiased annuity education, annuity research, and the most comprehensive annuity information on the web. Advisors and financial professionals, please visit our site designed for you at Annuitythinktank.com. For further questions contact us toll free at (855)888-6494 or email us at info(at)annuitythinktank.com. We appreciate any and all feedback including new video ideas, blogs, and annuity concepts.

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Posted by admin on March 23rd, 2012 | 1 Comment Posted in Health Blogs & Boards

Northstar Publishing Launches New Websites

Danville, VT (PRWEB) March 21, 2012

In January, Northstar Publishing, of Danville Vt., debuted new Web sites for the North Star Monthly, The Kingdom Guide and Living Healthy.

Since the company’s last Web site upgrade three years ago, visitor numbers per month have increased at a significant rate. In an effort to improve the digital footprint of Northstar Publishing, the company worked with Notchnet, Inc. to find a way to offer all publications digitally, in their entirety, while maintaining the current print subscription and newsstand model.

This was relatively straightforward for the Kingdom Guide and Living Healthy, both free publications. However, it became clear that the North Star would require a lot of careful consideration since its readership is primarily by subscription. Since the complete “package” of the North Star is important, breaking it up into articles scattered across cyberspace would be detrimental.

Instead of an online “subscription” system, the new site offers an online “newsstand.” In this system, a visitor to the Web site can pay $ 1.75, the current newsstand price, and view a complete copy of the current issue as a downloadable file. The reader then has access to that file online until the next issue is published, or it can be saved to their computer.

The benefits of this system are the ability to view the North Star in its original and intended state. Also, it allows readers to download not only to their computers, but also to mobile devices and tablets. The system seems to work exceptionally well with iPhones and iPads. In fact, these devices still allow the reader to digitally flip pages one by one, just like they were reading the print copy.

The Kingdom Guide and Living Healthy publications will also be downloadable in their original format.

Some of the functionality from the old sites will be carried over, such as the ability to subscribe to the print edition, pay advertising invoices, and browse archives.

Over the past year, the Northstar Monthly subscriber list has grown by 8 percent and Northstar Publishing hopes this change will give tech-saavy readers a convenient delivery method for reading Northstar publications, and at the same time, provide a new benefit to advertisers through free online advertising and click-able links.

For our many readers who still prefer to hold a printed copy in their hands, they can still expect to find Northstar Publishing magazines in your mailboxes and local stores.

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Posted by admin on March 21st, 2012 | 1 Comment Posted in Healthy Living

New Circuit Board from Tekscan Makes Force Sensor Integration Easier for OEMs

QuickStart Board Makes Sensor Integration Easier

Boston, MA (PRWEB) March 19, 2012

Tekscan Inc.’s FlexiForce® division announces the release of the FlexiForce QuickStart Board. The QuickStart Board is a finished single voltage source circuit designed for OEMs to quickly drop into a prototype or even easily design into a product to obtain force measurements.

A recent sensor survey conducted by UBM Canon among design engineers showed that a top challenge they face in sourcing components, like force sensors, is ease of integration. The QuickStart Board is designed to ease that burden by making force sensor integration quicker and easier.

Previously, OEMs adopting this thin and flexible sensor technology were tasked with building their own circuit for integration into their OEM device. Now, engineers can simply drop the QuickStart Board into their devices or prototypes, allowing them to focus time and resources elsewhere.

Ideal for OEM product design, this product is also helpful for engineers seeking a quick, easy way to acquire force measurements in initial tests and to validate the performance of FlexiForce sensors in their applications. Specifically, FlexiForce sensors combined with the QuickStart Board can:

Detect and measure a relative change in force or applied load
Detect and measure the rate of change in force
Identify force thresholds and trigger appropriate action
Detect contact and/or touch

Starting at $ 150, the FlexiForce QuickStart Board is available initially with two free sample FlexiForce sensors. Volume pricing for the QuickStart Board and force sensor pricing is available upon request.

The QuickStart Board is compatible with all of Tekscan’s off-the-shelf pinned FlexiForce sensor models (sold separately). Tekscan can also customize a force sensor in a unique form factor to suit your specific requirements.

Purchase a FlexiForce QuickStart Boar d today and see how easy it is to integrate FlexiForce sensors into your application.

About Tekscan

Founded in 1987, Tekscan manufactures thin, flexible, tactile pressure and force sensors and measurement systems. Tekscan’s patented FlexiForce sensor technology has been incorporated into many successful OEM products, including athletic devices to monitor grip measurement, medical devices to monitor the effectiveness of drug delivery, and in robots to monitor balance and lend a more lifelike gait. Tekscan is widely recognized among industry experts as the premier thin, flexible, accurate force sensing technology.

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Posted by admin on March 19th, 2012 | 1 Comment Posted in Health Blogs & Boards

American Association of Poison Control Centers Celebrates 50th Annual Poison Prevention Week

Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) March 14, 2012

The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) will join local poison centers and poison prevention partners across the country in celebrating the 50th anniversary of National Poison Prevention Week March 18 through 24, 2012, according to Dr. Rick Dart, AAPCC president.

Since 1962, the President of the United States has proclaimed the third week of March as National Poison Prevention Week to raise awareness about the dangers of poisoning.

“Much progress has been made in poisoning prevention in the 50 years since National Poison Prevention Week was first observed,” Dart said. “However, there is still much work to be done; poisoning is now the leading cause of death from unintentional injuries in the U.S. – ahead of motor vehicle crashes and guns.”

Fifty years ago, 3-year-old Philip was rushed to the nearest hospital 30 minutes away. Tragically, he had found and drunk a bottle of rat poison. Although every attempt was made to save his life, he lived only a few more hours. Fifty years later, his sister Cathy Seifried of Texas is still grieving. According to Seifried, her brother’s death had long-lasting effects on her entire family. “I had good parents,” Seifried said. “They managed to function and go through the daily motions, but as a family, we were broken.”

Today, Seifried focuses on supporting poison control centers. “If our family would’ve had access to the education, outreach and treatment services that today’s poison centers offer, we may have avoided the heartbreak and devastation caused by my brother’s death,” Seifried said.

“Cathy’s story illustrates the importance of the treatment services provided by America’s 57 poison centers,” said Debbie Carr, AAPCC executive director. “Unfortunately, federal budget cuts in 2011 reduced funding for poison centers by 36 percent; further cuts will make it difficult for poison centers to continue providing those essential, life-saving services.”

According to Carr, America’s 57 poison centers are committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of every American through poison prevention and free, confidential, expert medical services. Poison centers respond to calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week in order to help those who have been exposed to toxic substances. They also are committed to providing information about how poisonings occur and ways to prevent them.

In 2010, U.S. poison centers answered more than 3.9 million calls, including nearly 2.4 million calls about human exposures to poisons. About 75 percent of all calls to poison centers originated in people’s homes, and about 71 percent of the people who called with poison emergencies were treated at home following the advice of poison center experts, saving millions of dollars in medical expenses.

Since 1962, the third week of March has been designated National Poison Prevention Week and has focused national attention on the dangers of poisonings and how to prevent them. Every day of this year’s 50th anniversary will focus on a poison-prevention-related theme:

Sunday, March 18 – Poisonings Span a Lifetime
Monday, March 19 – Children Act Fast … So Do Poisons
Tuesday, March 20 – Poison Centers: Saving Lives 24/7
Wednesday, March 21 – Take Your Medicines Safely
Thursday, March 22 – Home Safe Home
Friday, March 23 – Poison Prevention Superheroes: Share Your Stories
Saturday, March 24 – 50 Ways To Prevent Poisonings

“Philip has been gone for 50 years,” Seifried said. “I know there are many other stories just like his. For their sakes, please get involved with your local poison center in promoting poisoning prevention and the Poison Help number. You can make a difference.”

“If the unthinkable happens, it’s good to know help is just a phone call away,” Dart said. “Program your cell phone with the Poison Help number and post it near your home phone. 1-800-222-1222.”

For more information, the media may contact Loreeta Canton, AAPCC communications manager, at 703.894.1863 or canton(at)aapcc(dot)org or Brett Schuster, communications assistant, at 703.894.1859 or schuster(at)aapcc(dot)org.

The AAPCC supports the nation’s 57 poison centers in their efforts to treat and prevent drug, consumer product, animal, environmental and food poisoning. Members staff the Poison Help hotline at 1-800-222-1222 that provides free, confidential, expert medical advice 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year from toxicology specialists, including nurses, pharmacists, physicians and poison information providers. In addition, the AAPCC maintains the only poison information and surveillance database in the United States, providing real-time monitoring of unusual poisoning patterns, chemical exposures and other emerging public health hazards. The AAPCC partners with federal agencies such as EPA, HRSA and the CDC, as well as private industry.

To learn more, visit http://www.aapcc.org, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or read our blog at aapcc.wordpress.com.

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Posted by admin on March 17th, 2012 | 1 Comment Posted in Health Blogs & Boards

Researchers Call For Ban On Metal-On-Metal THR

New York, New York (PRWEB) March 14, 2012

Bernstein Liebhard LLP reports on a new study published on March 13, 2012 in The Lancet, a British medical journal, concluding that metal-on-metal total hip replacements (“THR”) are more likely to fail than other hip devices, and should therefore be banned*. Researchers analyzed data from the National Joint Registry of England and Wales, the world’s largest database on hip replacements, which included more than 400,000 patients who received a hip replacement between 2003 and 2011. Of the 31,171 individuals who received metal-on-metal THR during that time, 6.2 percent required revision surgery within five years – about a third higher than patients with ceramic or plastic implants. Researchers also concluded that total hip replacement complications were more common in patients who received larger-head implants; women are also more likely to experience total hip replacement complications than men. Lead researcher Ashely Blom, from the University of Bristol, concluded “Metal-on-metal stemmed articulations give poor implant survival compared with other options and should not be implanted.”**

Recommendation To Ban Metal-On-Metal THR Issued On Heels Of Health Alert

The release of these latest findings comes on the heels of a British health directive, advising patients to undergo annual testing for as long as they have a metal-on-metal device to ensure that they are not suffering from tissue damage or other complications.*** Specifically, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (“MHRA”) recommended that metal-on-metal hip recipients should have yearly blood tests to check for metal ion levels. If heightened metal levels are detected, patients should have a magnetic resonance imaging scan (“MRI”) in order to detect possible damage caused by metallic debris.

Safety Concerns Over Metal-on-Metal Total Hip Replacement Complications Continue To Mount

In August 2010, DePuy Orthopaedics, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, issued a voluntary worldwide recall of its ASR hip implant systems, after receiving data from the National Joint Registry of England and Wales that 1 out of every 8 patients (12%-13%) who received the ASR hip implants had to undergo revision surgery within five years of implant.**** In the wake of the DePuy ASR hip recall, metal-on-metal hips have been widely-criticized. Ironically, the impetus for the 2010 recall was based on data from the same registry, which was used by the study’s researchers who are now calling for a ban on all metal-on-metal THR.

The DePuy hip replacement lawyers at Bernstein Liebhard LLP have been involved in lawsuits concerning metal-on-metal THR since the ASR recall in August 2010. The firm is actively filing cases on behalf of individuals who have been implanted with either or both types of artificial metal-on-metal hip implants manufactured by DePuy. The lawsuits allege that the ASR hip replacement and the metal-on-metal Pinnacle hip replacement systems were defectively designed. Bernstein Liebhard LLP is filing cases in the following actions: In re: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. ASR Hip Implant Products Liability Litigation (“MDL No. 2197”), which is currently underway in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and In re: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. Pinnacle Hip Implant Products Liability Litigation (“MDL No. 2244”), which is currently underway in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.

For more information about filing a hip replacement lawsuit, contact an attorney at Bernstein Liebhard LLP at (877) 779-1414 or at info@consumerinjurylawyers.com.

*reuters.com/article/2012/03/13/us-hips-idUSBRE82C00T20120313

**businessweek.com/news/2012-03-12/metal-on-metal-hip-implants-should-be-banned-review-says

***bbc.co.uk/news/health-17192520

****depuy.com/usmedia

About Bernstein Liebhard LLP

Bernstein Liebhard LLP is a New York-based law firm exclusively representing injured persons in complex individual and class action lawsuits nationwide since 1993, including those who have been harmed by dangerous drugs, defective medical devices and consumer products. The firm has been named by The National Law Journal to the “Plaintiffs’ Hot List,” recognizing the top plaintiffs’ firms in the country, for the past nine consecutive years. Only two firms in the country have been selected for the Hot List nine years in a row.

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Posted by admin on March 15th, 2012 | 1 Comment Posted in Womens Health

TalentEd Recruit & Hire Software Continues Momentum with K-12 School Districts in Texas

Prairie Village, Kansas (PRWEB) November 14, 2011

Netchemia LLC, developer of cloud-based talent management software for K-12 school districts, has announced that Tomball ISD, Irving ISD, and San Antonio ISD have selected TalentEd Recruit & Hire as their new online applicant tracking and hiring system, and are now actively using the software to manage their hiring processes. These three Texas school districts serve over 100,000 students combined.

With the additions of these school districts, Netchemia adds to an impressive list of educational institutions throughout Texas that are using their software. Over 50 school districts now automate their recruiting, applicant tracking, and hiring with Recruit & Hire, and momentum in Texas continues to grow.

“TalentEd Recruit & Hire aligned with all of the goals that we established when we decided to improve the talent acquisition process in our district,” said Michael Williams, Tomball ISD Director of Personnel. “It is important to us that we hire the best teachers and staff for our district, and we now feel that we have the ability to do just that.”

Principals and personnel staffs from these districts are already seeing the benefits of Recruit & Hire, including advanced filtering and searching on candidates, easy access via the cloud-software delivery, and the ability to customize forms and reports to meet their exact needs.

“We chose TalentEd Recruit & Hire because of the flexibility of the product and the ability to customize it to fit the needs of all users, from hiring managers and the human resources department, to our applicants,” said Vickie Vogel, Irving ISD Coordinator of Substitutes & HR Services. “Our hiring managers frequently comment to us about how easy it is to search for applicants in Recruit & Hire.”

The ability to integrate with software commonly used by Texas school districts has also been a feature that makes Recruit & Hire appealing to district administrators.

“With Recruit & Hire, we have interfaces set up with Gallup and Safe Schools, which help to automate our processes,” said Vogel. “In addition, reference checks are sent to references as soon as the applicant submits an application.”

For more information about TalentEd Recruit & Hire applicant tracking and hiring software, contact Netchemia: http://www.netchemia.com or 1.800.490.9686.

About Netchemia LLC

Netchemia is one of the nation’s leading cloud-based providers of talent management solutions for K-12 educational institutions. Netchemia’s cloud-software platform delivers intuitive and affordable management solutions for Teacher Evaluation (TalentEd Perform™), Applicant Tracking and Hiring (TalentEd Recruit & Hire™, formerly known as SchoolRecruiter), and Special Education (netIEP®), with no hardware to buy or software to install.

Netchemia serves more than 450 educational organizations across the nation. The company’s applications enable school districts of any size to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and achieve positive educational impacts. Netchemia is a rapidly growing and award-winning software company focused on continuing to execute innovative technology-based ideas in order to improve K-12 education and positively affect student outcome.

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Posted by admin on March 14th, 2012 | 1 Comment Posted in Fitness

Columbia Bank Foundation Awarded Grant in Support of Kitchen Expansion

Marie Reger, Executive Director at Eva’s Village and Thomas J. Kemly, President and CEO of Columbia Bank in the expanded kitchen.

Paterson, NJ (PRWEB) March 12, 2012

The soup kitchen program at Eva’s Village, New Jersey’s most comprehensive anti-poverty organization, continues to experience an increase in the number of hungry and homeless coming for a hot mid-day meal. One of the most visible consequences of the national economic downturn is the increased demand for basic social services. Eva’s Village realized the need to increase the capacity of its kitchen program, from 240 seats to 400. This expansion has taken time to complete and could not have been accomplished without the support of dedicated donors like the Columbia Bank Foundation.

The mission of the Columbia Bank Foundation is to make a “measureable difference in people’s lives!” They achieve this goal by providing community grants to local charitable and community organizations. “With the expansion of their Kitchen Program, Eva’s Village realized that they would need to acquire additional tables and chairs,” noted Thomas J. Kemly, President and CEO of Columbia Bank. “Our community grant funded their purchase and made their expansion dream a reality. As a true community bank, we believe in giving something back to the communities we proudly serve.”

The number of homeless and working poor that come to Eva’s Kitchen for the noon meal has increased considerably over the past four years (23%) due to the economic downturn. Yet as the economic crises continues, Marie Reger, Executive Director, sees hope in the continued support from the local business community. “We are thankful for the support of Columbia Bank in helping us with our kitchen expansion,” states Marie Reger. “As it has been said, “It Takes a Village” and this is true when helping the poor, not only for childrearing.”

Eva’s Village started as a simple soup kitchen feeding 30 when it opened in 1982. It now feeds lunch to over 350 men and women each day and includes thirteen other integrated programs housed in numerous buildings spanning several city blocks in downtown Paterson. Founded by Msgr. Vincent E. Puma as a response to the poor and homeless, Eva’s Village (http://www.evasvillage.org) is a non-profit comprehensive social service organization with a mission to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, treat the addicted and provide medical and dental care to the poor with respect for the human dignity of each individual. Through almost three decades of service, Eva’s Village has established a commendable record in facing community challenges and changing the lives of the hungry, homeless and addicted.

Donna Marie Fico, Director of Marketing & Education at Eva’s Village, notes that while Eva’s Village draws on many sources of funding, grants from larger corporations have suffered in the current economic crisis. Ms. Fico points out that successful local business donors, like Columbia Bank, are very astute in their giving, saying, “Local donors want to know their support is used wisely, and we work very hard to meet their expectations.” Ms. Fico reports that as one of the most comprehensive and effective anti-poverty organizations in the state of New Jersey, Eva’s Village receives high marks for efficiency, including a fifth consecutive Four-Star rating by Charity Navigator, indicating that Eva’s Village “Exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in America” (Charity Navigator).

To learn more about Eva’s Kitchen and all the programs at Eva’s Village, or to donate or volunteer, visit http://www.evasvillage.org

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Posted by admin on March 13th, 2012 | 1 Comment Posted in Addiction

Sport Clips Haircuts Opens in Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa, CA (PRWEB) March 10, 2012

Sport Clips Haircuts, a place that makes it good to be a guy, opened its newest location this Saturday on 179 E 17th St. in Costa Mesa. This is the first location in Costa Mesa, adding to the more than 850 Sport Clips across the country. “What’s better than being in a relaxing environment, where sports is on TV everywhere you look, with well-trained stylists and no need for an appointment when it’s time for a haircut?” said Adam Zagorski, owner of the new Sport Clips. “We have combined the best features of a barber shop with a hair salon, and tailored it for men and boys,” added Zagorski.

Sport Clips will offer clients:

The MVP Treatment – precision haircut, massaging shampoo, hot steamed towel treatment, and neck and shoulder massage
Stylists who specialize in male hair care and stay up-to-date on industry trends
Haircut services without an appointment – walk-ins are welcome
Large, flat-screen televisions playing sports programming at each haircut station and in the lobby, along with reading materials
Special lighting and massaging chairs in the shampoo area to promote relaxation
Male-focused hair care and styling products

Zagorski lived in nearby Newport Beach during his collegiate and post-collegiate years, and for over 16 years, got his hair cut about a block away from where his own salon will open. “I enjoyed living in this area, so it’s very exciting to be opening my first Sport Clips here,” he said. Zagorski, who has worked in the high-tech marketing industry for over 20 years, became interested in franchising when the economy took a downturn. “I took a hard look at what was important to me and what I wanted to do,” he said. “Franchising gave me the opportunity to earn a good living, have control over my life, and continue to leverage the marketing expertise I acquired over the years.”

Sport Clips in Costa Mesa will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit http://haircutmencostamesaca.com/

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About Sport Clips

Sport Clips is headquartered in Georgetown, Texas and was established in 1995 by founder and CEO Gordon Logan. The franchise ranks in Entrepreneur Magazine’s top 20 “fastest growing franchises” and in the top 100 in the “Franchise 500”, in the top 10 in Forbes’ “Top 20 Franchises To Start”, and in the top 50 in Dun & Bradstreet’s AllBusiness.com “2012 AllBusiness AllStars”. Sport Clips is the “Official Haircutter” of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and offers veterans preferential pricing on haircuts and franchises. Our “Help a Hero” program has donated more than a million dollars to help soldiers overseas and in hospitals call home through the VFW’s Operation Uplink. Sport Clips is a proud sponsor of Joe Gibbs Racing’s NASCAR drivers, Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin, and holds partnerships with several NCAA programs, and teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA), Major League Baseball (MLB), and National Hockey League (NHL). To learn about franchise opportunities click here, and for locations throughout the United States, visit SportClips.com. For media resources and additional information on Sport Clips, visit SportClipsMedia.com.

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