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Responding to consumer demand for a more convenient dosing method to provide maximum benefits for joint health, Contract Pharmacal Corporation (CPC) now offers ARTHx® Triple Strength Once Daily Time Release.

“Many of my patients suffer with arthritis-related pain, and ARTHx slows the progression of arthritis while it stimulates cartilage growth,” states Steven Schulman, M.D., a Roslyn, N.Y.-based board-certified physician specializing in pain management. “Recent studies have confirmed that the ingredients in ARTHx can relieve discomfort in these patients without the stomach, kidney and bleeding side effects seen with the ibuprofen class of drugs. Because many of my patients maintain an active lifestyle, the ARTHx time release formulation ensures that they will get maximum benefit without worrying about missing a dose.”

It is estimated that as many as 70 million people in the United States alone have some form of arthritis or joint inflammation. John Wolf, founder and chief science officer of CPC, explains, “With more boomers and seniors seeking ways to eliminate symptoms associated with joint inflammation in order to maintain their current level of daily activities, as well as sport pursuits, we have expanded our ARTHx product line to include a maximum once-daily dosage.”

ARTHx products, long regarded for their ability to relieve joint inflammation and associated pain, appeal to serious athletes – past and present – as well as general consumers. Dick Butkus, NFL Hall-of-Famer, whose knees took a pounding over 9 seasons with the Chicago Bears, actually uses ARTHx and is now serving as the company’s spokesperson.

ARTHx Triple Strength soflet® gelcaps provide the most widely recommended dosage of glucosamine and chondroitin in one convenient two-caplet dose. “Most other glucosamine and chondroitin supplements require that you take them twice or even three times per day,” says Wolf.

Scientifically formulated with glucosamine and chondroitin to renew cartilage, reduce joint stiffness, improve joint mobility and ease the pain of everyday activities, ARTHx Triple Strength soflet® gelcaps are all natural, pharmaceutical-grade nutritional supplements for joint health.* ARTHx products are available at Walgreens, Duane Reade, CVS, Rite Aid and other local pharmacies.

“Joint inflammation is a normal part of the body’s response to overuse, injury or disease,” notes Wolf. “But, you don’t have to be in the Hall-of-Fame to benefit from ARTHx.”

Over time, the natural ingredients in ARTHx™ Triple Strength Once Daily Time Release can help provide improved joint comfort without the side effects of many nonprescription pain remedies.

ARTHx™ Triple Strength Once Daily Time Release is quality tested and manufactured in accordance with the strictest standards for purity and safety by Contract Pharmacal Corporation, an FDA-inspected manufacturer of prescription pharmaceuticals.

About Contract Pharmacal Corporation

Founded in 1971, Contract Pharmacal Corporation (CPC) is an FDA-inspected, globally respected prime manufacturer and packager of prescription pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, as well as nutritional supplements such as ARTHx. It provides more than 1000 quality pharmaceutical and nutritional products to hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide, servicing over 500 companies. For more information about CPC and its family of products, call 631-231-4610 or visit http://www.arthx.com or http://www.cpchealth.com.

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Camarillo, CA (PRWEB) February 25, 2004

What Readers are Saying about Heart Attack Survivor…

Dick Butkus, NFL Hall of Famer and Chicago Bear Legend has graciously said about “Heart Attack Survivor” — I picked up your book at Steve Thomas BMW last Thurs. Friday I had a flight from LAX to Pittsburgh and I couldn’t put the book down the whole trip! So much of the “stuff” one goes thru after an attack or even the 5-way bypass I experienced was dealt with in a very thought provoking manner. It is Sunday night and I have tried a few of the suggestions and can honestly say that there has been a change in my attitude in two short days. I have roughly 787 marbles to go! Thank you for reminding me to make them all count,

Dr. Richard Carlson, author of “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff” — says about Heart Attack Survivor – a field guide “Practical, helpful, and full of great life-affirming advice. Anyone with a heart, healthy or not, will enjoy this book!”

Ted Gallup, a physical therapist and the Wellness Director at a large Nursing Facility — said about “Heart Attack Survivor” I am a 43 year old man who survived a massive heart attack on Dec 1, 2003. Being a physical therapist and the Wellness Director at a large Nursing Facility, I have the background knowledge to lead a healthy life, but I succombed to poor genetics. I have been a runner for 30 years, practiced and taught yoga and tai chi, and ate lowfat healthy foods for years, but still stress and family history lead to this cardiac event. My good fortune is that my pre-condition was so good that my recovery is expected to be speedy and hopefully full. I am focusing on continuing to do all the right things, and in addition attempt to lower my stress levels. Your book has been my constant companion this last week as I rest and begin cardiac rehab. I recommended the field guide to my cardiac nurse. Thank you for being out there! I am sure the book will make a difference in my life beyond what it already has.

In His New Book “Heart Attack Survivor,” Brad Henson Shares The Driving Forces of Longevity Before and After Heart Trauma.

Here’s the Story:

“Heart Attack Survivor” is the field guide for heart attack victims who are determined to outlive their disease. This extraordinary book gives one of a kind advice because it’s author devised the book’s exceptional life-guiding principles in the aftermath of his own heart trauma to take himself from merely striving to completely thriving.

After Brad Henson’s heart attack his life seemed to come to a screeching stop. He felt truly lost, alone, and frustrated because no one was present with him to answer his most pressing every day concerns.

Brad went on a quest, making a lifetime commitment to scrupulously performing in-depth research on the subject of completely conquering his cardiac challenge. He was truly committed to making his life experience the most brilliant, outstanding and incomparable event possible.

What Brad discovered was truly extraordinary. He discovered that the answer to regaining his life back and shaking off the fear could be found in making a systematic series of profoundly simple life changes. The result of Brad’s discoveries became a book unlike any other book that has been written related to the topic of heart attack survival. No other book gives you revolutionary ways to actually change personality flaws that make you susceptible to a heart attack.

This is the first and only book on heart trauma that shouts the concerns heart attack victims experience the most — while providing clear ground-solid solutions. The book covers the foremost uses of proper nutrition with a list of actual supplements that reduce risk factors for future heart attacks. The book outlines matchless techniques for building spousal support and excels in dealing with the practical issue of resuming sexual activity after trauma. The book helps survivors identify and reduce the most common real life stress triggers while giving remarkably effective stress point reduction techniques that work almost instantly to relieve feelings of pressure.

“Heart Attack Survivor” will become the inseparable companion of anyone who has recently outlived their own heart trauma experience. Author Brad Henson, continues to provide living proof that his techniques and ideas help regenerate life after a heart attack and that real survival lasts a lifetime — a very long lifetime.

Visit Brad online at his official website, http://heartattacksurivor.com

For radio, television interviews, or speaking requests, contact Brad at 805-484-8003.

He has an amazing story of his experience of dying in the emergency room while doctors paddled him back to life and the profound effect this has had to help others conquer their own heart trauma.

About Crow Publishing

Mission

Crows mission is to help people from around the world achieve their greatest potential.

Strategy Statement

Crow Publishing is in the business of developing and marketing media products to teach people how to live a “No-limit” lifestyles and to successfully deal with “Stress events” in their lives. Through its editorial content, Crow will be a vessel to “inform” through the use of “how-to’s” to promote “Life-strategies” for living a long full abundantly radiant life. The media published under Crow imprint are for all levels of the human experience.

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Crow Publishing

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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) January 14, 2006

Chicago organizers of the 2006 Gay Games announced today that Michael Schwandt has been selected to choreograph the spectacular Closing Ceremony that will take place on Saturday, 22 July 2006, at Chicago?s Wrigley Field.

?With the recruitment of this final member of the choreographic team, we have taken a key step in the evolution of the 2006 Gay Games Ceremonies,? said Gay Games Ceremonies Creative Director Kile Ozier. ?Michael Schwandt brings to the team a multifaceted sense of show that will power the high-energy, celebratory nature of Closing Ceremony at Wrigley. We now have talent from Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and the best of Broadway in New York City working in collaboration to create something powerful and unique on the ceremonies fields of Gay Games VII. There will be spectacle, there will be substance — in the truest sense of the word, the experience will be awesome.?

In October, Ozier gathered his creative team for the first meeting and walk-through of Chicago?s Soldier Field and Wrigley Field, the world class stadiums that will be the bookend venues for the 15-22 July 2006 Gay Games.

Both the Opening Ceremony at Soldier Field (15 July 2006) and the Closing Ceremony at Wrigley Field (22 July 2006) will feature internationally renowned entertainment, spectacular performances, as well as all of the protocol associated with past Gay Games ceremonies, including the traditional marching in of the participants at the very top of the program. ?I believe what we do on the floor of that stadium for the Opening Ceremony could in fact influence the way the Olympic Games presents their athletes,? said Ozier.

This extraordinary team of world-class talent gathered to choreograph the corps of 400 dancers, gymnasts, aerialists and performers includes: Iega Jeff of Chicago?s Deeply Rooted Dance Company; Joel Hall, worldwide icon of dance who is a Gay Games Champion and has his own Chicago-based dance company; Michele Lynch, a former Radio City Rockette, currently a Broadway and national theatrical/spectacle choreographer; and Chris Harrison, founder of New York?s Anti Gravity, an aerial and acrobatic troupe of world-class gymnasts and athletes. All have agreed to join Creative Director Kile Ozier to produce an experience unlike any before.

Leaders and national representatives of the Lesbian and Gay Band Association, Cheer Teams and Color Guard/Drill Teams are also an integral part of this creative team and participated in the walk-through.

About Michael Schwandt

Michael Schwandt is one of the hottest creative visionaries for movement and direction in Hollywood. His extensive body of work can be seen in commercials, corporate industrial films, television, award shows, special events, and various recording artist projects. Michael is the Creative Director of FUSION entertainment, a company that provides dancers and specialty circus acts for live events. He is also a faculty member at the world renowned EDGE Performing Arts Center in Hollywood where he teaches L.A.?s top professional dancers. Michael recently choreographed the opening number of the 2005 Music Video Production Awards in L.A. and the New York International Music Festival?s closing concert. He has three music videos and one commercial currently airing in the U.S. and Europe. View more information about Michael Schwandt at http://www.michaelschwandt.com.

About Gay Games VII

Gay Games VII Sports and Cultural Festival will take place 15-22 July 2006. Over 12,000 athletes from more than 100 countries will compete in 30 sports ranging from softball to dancesport, swimming to tennis. The weeklong event will include band, cheerleading and color guard performances, chorus, an ancillary arts festival, and a series of community-organized social events and parties. The opening ceremony is scheduled for 15 July at Soldier Field, the lakefront home stadium of American-style football?s Chicago Bears. Closing ceremony will be 22 July at Wrigley Field, the home of Major League Baseball?s Chicago Cubs, located in the heart of Chicago?s largest LGBT neighborhood.

For the first time, the Gay Games in Chicago will receive widespread television coverage on the Q Television Network. Global sponsors of Gay Games VII include PlanetOut/Gay.com; Q Television Network; Walgreens; Centaur Entertainment; Orbitz; Sydney New Mardi Gras; Olivia Cruises & Resorts; McKnight Kurland Baccelli; Human Rights Campaign; Chicago Free Press; Mate, Genre, Pink and Girlfriends Magazines; Windy City Media Group; and more than 120 business sponsors.

Registration for Gay Games VII is now open at http://www.GayGamesChicago.org (English), http://www.GayGamesChicago.org/es/ (Spanish), http://www.GayGamesChicago.org/fr/ (French), and http://www.GayGamesChicago.org/de/ (German).

About The Gay Games

The Gay Games was conceived by Dr. Tom Waddell, an Olympic decathlete, and was first held in San Francisco in 1982 with 1,350 participants. Subsequent Gay Games have been held in San Francisco (1986; 3,500 participants), Vancouver (1990; 7,300 participants), New York (1994; 12,500 participants), Amsterdam (1998; 13,000 participants), and Sydney (2002; 11,000 participants).

The Federation of Gay Games is the international governing body that perpetuates the quadrennial Gay Games and promotes the event’s founding principles of Participation, Inclusion, and Personal Best?. For more information, visit http://www.GayGames.org.

Chicago Games, Inc. is the host of Gay Games VII and is led by experienced civic leaders from Chicago?s business, sports and non-profit sectors. For information about how to sponsor or participate in Gay Games VII in Chicago, visit http://www.GayGamesChicago.org, e-mail info @ GayGamesChicago.org, or phone (773) 907-2006.

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Piscataway, NJ (PRWEB) May 21, 2007

Positive Actions announces its list of well-attended and informative events on 6/7/07, 6/19/07, 7/19/07 and 10/18/07 in New Jersey for business owners who could benefit from networking and doing business with other dynamic, supportive and fun business owners and sponsors to help boost their revenue and profits.

Positive Actions and Pfeiffer Power Seminars will be presenting “Time Management All Day” seminar that will provide unique strategies to quickly complete priority items to beat deadlines and “Are You Absolutely Positive?” seminar that will provide unique strategies on how to develop “negatives” into “positives” for those attending. These seminars will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2007, in Morristown, New Jersey from 8:30 am-12:00 pm at CareOne located at 151 Madison Ave., Morristown, NJ 08820. Continental Breakfast will be served. RSVP by July 5, 2007 for early bird special $ 59; after July 5, 2007, it’s $ 79. No Refunds. Limited Seating. Bring business cards to network for referrals. For more details, visit http://www.positiveactions.com/services/flyerwomenenrichmentforum07192007rsjp.pdf. Sponsors for this event are NJAWBO WBC, CareOne and NJ Minority Business Directory. Make checks payable to Pfeiffer Power Seminars and mail to 182 Schoolhouse Rd., Oak Ridge, NJ 07438.

Positive Actions and Pfeiffer Power Seminars will be presenting “Be a Networking Maven” seminar that will provide unique strategies to get more qualified leads and customers and “Don’t Get Me Mad!” seminar that will provide a profound and innovative look at anger and how to manage it for those attending. These seminars will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2007, in Morristown, New Jersey from 8:30 am-12:00 pm at CareOne located at 151 Madison Ave., Morristown, NJ 08820. Continental Breakfast will be served. RSVP by October 5, 2007 for early bird special $ 59; after October 5, 2007, it’s $ 79. No Refunds. Limited Seating. Bring business cards to network for referrals. For more details, contact Janet at 973-697-1904. Sponsors for this event are NJAWBO WBC, CareOne and NJ Minority Business Directory. Make checks payable to Pfeiffer Power Seminars and mail to 182 Schoolhouse Rd., Oak Ridge, NJ 07438.

Positive Actions (Affiliate) and Move Ahead 1 will be hosting Mike Ditka, World Famous NFL coach of the Super Bowl XX Champions, the Chicago Bears, as he delivers a powerful presentation that highlights the key characteristics people need to achieve their personal and professional goals. With his first-hand experience, clear illustrations and humorous anecdotes, he shows why he is considered one of the best motivational speakers in all of the NFL.

This seminar will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 in Morristown, New Jersey from 8:00 am-12:00 pm at Holiday Inn located at 3050 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, NJ. Continental Breakfast will be served. Cost is $ 299 for VIP (Preferred seating, a copy of his book and book signing), $ 149 for Premium (Preferred seating) and $ 99 for General Seating. VIP and Premium tickets are limited in quantity and available at a first come, first serve basis. No Refunds. Limited Seating. Bring business cards to network for referrals. RSVP and receive affiliate discount at http://www.moveahead1.com/affiliate/default.aspx?&affiliate=s5gznFx0g5kUkjRZ++J7YQUyiDfv5zWK. Call 732-202-3599 for more information.

Positive Actions (Chair) and NJAWBO will be hosting NJAWBO New Brunswick Women of New Jersey Celebrate Diversity Networking Luncheon. This event will be held on Thursday, June 7, 2007 in New Brunswick, New Jersey from 11:30 am-2:30 pm at George St. Playhouse located at 9 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ. Lunch will be served. Cost is $ 15. No Refunds. Limited Seating. Bring business cards to network for referrals. Register online at http://www.njawbo.org/diversitycentral by 5/31/07 due to limited seating. Call 609-581-2121 for more information. Sponsors for this event are Gold: Provident Bank, Silver: PSEG and Bronze: PNC Bank, TD Banknorth and NJ Transit. Over 200 attendees are expected. There will be door prizes.

“Thank you for your wonderful seminar on Public Speaking. My group of trainers as well as myself learned so much from the exercises. We all felt empowered and more confident in our training capabilities.” – L. Rones, Nordstrom NE Regional Training Director.

Since 2001, Positive Actions has motivated teams to increase productivity, teamwork and communications with each other and their customers through results-oriented, customized and cost-effective Training Seminars and Motivational Speeches. Some training seminars are Public Speaking, Time Management and Change Management. Some Motivational Speeches are Positive Attitude for Productivity Improvement and Live the Entrepreneurial Lifestyle. Visit http://www.positiveactions.com/services for more details. Positive Actions motivates through results-oriented “Team Productivity Training” to increase profits. Complete the Training Survey at http://www.positiveactions.com and get 10% off. View a 5-minute video with helpful tips from our “Public Speaking” workshop at http://www.positiveactions.com/mediaupdates/strawn5min.asf. Subscribe to our Ezine on Productivity Improvement at http://www.positiveactions.com/ezine. Positive Actions is located in Piscataway, New Jersey. For results-oriented Training Seminars and Motivational Speeches, please contact us today at 732.394.0406 or at http://www.positiveactions.com/Corporate_Buyers/index.htm.

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Monterey Park, Calif. (PRWEB) June 14, 2007

When Boston Culinary Group was handed the daunting challenge of employing a support staff of over 3,000 to service the Super Bowl XLI food fest, they knew they had to upgrade their Time and Attendance system. Kevin Hookway, who was in charge of the project, was faced with two criteria: first, to select the best solution to fit the workforce management needs of Boston Culinary Group, and second and just as importantly, to live up to their commitment of getting the job completed within the promised timeframe.

Mr. Hookway stated, “We were in need of a solution that operates as efficiently as we do when we provide quality food and excellent service with timely delivery. We needed a system that would provide up-to-date information with powerful reporting capabilities that could be easily integrated into our existing systems. On top of that, it must be installed to its perfection by the due date, and we didn’t have a lot of time!” They also wanted a guarantee that, not only were all the actual employees clocked in, but they were physically on the job and ready to feed and cater to the thousands of eager fans at the Food Courts, Stanley’s and Patrons Chairman’s Clubroom, and Johnny Walker’s Buffet & Lounge. In their search to accomplish these tasks, they selected NOVAtime 3000 Enterprise Edition workforce management system, installed and serviced by National Time Systems with offices in Miami.

“NOVAtime 3000 has the features we needed and is very easy to use. Even with our special customization and integration requirements, I had complete confidence in National Time Systems’ statement that NOVAtime would work 24/7 to make sure they meet their deadlines, and they came through with flying colors,” said Mr. Hookway.

When Boston Culinary Group made the decision to upgrade their Time and Attendance system, they were looking for several things; first among them, a product that could meet all of their Time and Attendance / Workforce Management needs. Another key requirement: “it must have the ability to prevent “buddy punching,” where an employee clocks in for a coworker. This prevents fraud and insures the right people are in the right place at the right time. At Boston Culinary Group, their goal is to focus on their business — delivering quality food timely to the Super Bowl XLI attendees and press groups, not worrying about tracking the whereabouts of employees.

National Time Systems answered these concerns with the NOVAtime 3000 Enterprise Edition system (NOVAtime 3000), a web-enabled Time and Attendance / Workforce Management solution utilizing biometric hand-reader data collection terminals. The NOVAtime 3000 system was configured to allow Boston Culinary Group’s supervisors to easily administer employee coverage in real time as well as to collect critical labor information. Their supervisors can readily review and approve employee timesheets in preparation for payroll processing.

The major hurdle presented to NOVAtime was the absolute drop-dead hand-over date for the completed installation. That date was January 8, before the 2007 Super Bowl game from which date there could be neither deviation nor extension. Further, a modified interface program had to be written to accommodate transferring the data to their Ultipro Payroll system.

These challenges had to be surmounted, with configuration and testing completed, within a four-week timeframe to meet the Super Bowl schedule. Mr. Hookway created a detailed project plan for National Time Systems and NOVAtime Technology to adhere to, and the NOVAteam met all of these commitments with time to spare! Mr. Hookway stated, “I have been extremely happy with the system and the implementation went like I hoped it would, considering the fixed timeframe they were working within. NOVAtime 3000 provides accurate real-time information that is easy to use and manage, so we can focus our energy in serving the Super Bowl attendees. It’s also great to know that when someone is clocked in, they are actually at work.”

In the first Super Bowl ever played in a rainstorm, the Colts defeat the Chicago Bears 29–17 before 75,000 fans at Dolphin Stadium in South Florida. Through the use of this innovative Time and Attendance/ Workforce Management system, Boston Culinary Group fed 75,000 game day attendees and the expanded press corps at the Dolphin Stadium in South Florida with ease.

The NOVAtime system is also used by Boston Culinary Group at the Bank Atlantic Center, home of the NHL’s Florida Panthers.

About National Time Systems

National Time Systems is a certified reseller for NOVAtime’s Time and Attendance / Workforce Management solutions. Based in Miami, Florida, National Time Systems offers a complete suite of NOVAtime Time and Attendance solutions for small, mid-sized and enterprise level businesses as well as the NOVAtime4000 SaaS hosted service. For more information on National Time Systems, please visit http://www.nationaltime.com or call 800-345-2735.

About NOVAtime

With corporate offices located in Monterey Park, California, NOVAtime is a leader in integrating Time and Attendance systems with a company’s Human Resource and Payroll systems. NOVAtime is known for their scalable and leading-edge software and hardware technology, and many of the best-managed companies in the world have chosen NOVAtime as the preferred Time and Attendance / Workforce Management solution provider. For more information on NOVAtime, please visit http://www.novatime.com or call 877-486-6682.

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North Hollywood, Ca. (PRWEB) March 30, 2008

When was the last time you experienced Vaudeville? Written and directed by award winning playwright, Eugene H. Butler, The All Female 1929 Skidoo Revue is knocking audiences off their seats with laughter and nostalgic memories of an almost forgotten Vaudevillian era. Pat Taylor, resident theatre reviewer in Toluca Lake, California, where Vaudeville’s super star Bob Hope made his home wrote, “This L. A. premiere is a nostalgic, fun-filled, talent-packed evening of memories, mirth, and music? I loved this one! Written with whimsical flair and plenty of research by Eugene H. Butler, who also playfully directs this fresh, perky, and versatile cast, it is a rollicking, fast-paced trip back to the days of Vaudeville” — TOLUCAN TIMES.

Nine spectacular women grace the Actors Forum Theatre’s stage with original sketches and musical numbers written by Eugene H. Butler. New York born Billy Revel, composer and arranger, plays the piano in the role of Alfie Finger. Billy captures the music of the era, transporting the audiences to the days of Vaudeville with nostalgic melodies that were popular at the time.

Entertainingly recreating vaudevillian melodramas and comedy vignettes that drove audiences to the theatre in herds in the late 1920’s, The All Female 1929 Skidoo Revue is choreographed by one of the high-kicking Radio City Rockettes, Autumn Withers. She is also known for her role as Tessy in the original Broadway production of “Yo’ Alice”. Autumn masterfully stages the vaudeville dance style moves … titillating, sensual and fun, performed by the all-female cast.

Wearing multiple hats and playing the roles of both men and women, the Los Angeles based cast of talented actresses is truly a delight to watch. Carrie Blomquist, one of the Skidoo gals, creates great funny moments on stage along with Kristi Leigh Snyder. Both hilariously present several memorable characters with great vaudevillian timing. Carrie, who has choreographed a variety of performances for the Chicago Bears “half-time” and Disneyworld, also adds her special choreographic flair to some of the numbers.

Eugene H. Butler has done a phenomenal job in creating this not-to-be-missed experience. Currently teaching at the Lee Strasberg Institute as a director, Eugene has brought to the stage the feeling of Vaudeville without being campy and over the top. The acting is superb, organic, genuine and versatile. The all female cast portrays a wide range of characters male, female, dramatic and comedic. Suzana Halk, who recently was seen in the “Vagina Monologues” and can be heard in the cartoons “Crash Boom Bang”, “Ulysses”, and “I my Me, Strawberry Eggs” shines with her abilities to do voices and dialects. Ashley St. Pierre, who played Cinderella in Sondheim’s “Into the Woods”, cleverly performs with Suzana an Abbott and Costello type sketch that reminds us of the great comedy duos of the Vaudevillian times.

Joining the cast is Lorraine Pope and a surprise appearance by Glenn Zorn. The glamorous 20’s fashion is brought to the stage by costume designer Alizon Harris. Artist and set designer Pieter B. Bennett has created a set that has completely transformed the Actors Forum into a Vaudeville Theatre .

It was an exciting opening night for Skidoo, at the Actors Forum Theatre. Attending were several residents of the NOHO Arts District, press media , friends and relatives of the cast. Guest celebrity, Carl Ballantine, who has appeared in dozens of films and TV shows from McHale’s Navy to Laverne & Shirley, got a chance to see a touch of Vaudeville again. Carl got his start in Vaudeville and was honored that evening by the cast and crew of Skidoo with a Certificate of Appreciation for Keeping Broadway Alive. Mr. Ballantine continues to perform his amazing comedy act, most recently at the Kodak Theatre. Now playing to packed audiences, The All Female 1929 Skidoo Revue is a must-see for the entire family.

Skidoo is for everyone, especially for you. The charming story begins present day as Meme Dames, a 95-year-old past Vaudevillian emcee, sneaks her great-granddaughter into The Regal Theatre, on the eve before its demolition. Inspired to share her fond memories with the girl, and to relive her own past, the stage magically comes to life for them as the “Skidoo Revue” plays out one last time. Audrey Marlyn is hypnotically mesmerizing as Meme Dames, transporting us back in time as we read the depth of her memories, feelings and soul through her haunting eyes. Bravo! Jenna Zillman is a delight as Jordanna, her reluctant teen relative, who also depicts Meme as a young woman in flashbacks. In 19 musical and comical production numbers … a wonderful cast catapults us to another time? not a weak portrayal in the cast! The Tolucan Times.

Marian Tomas Griffin, who played Mary Mennihan (Psycho Nanny) on CBS’s “As the World Turns”, adds a special touch to the cast. As a singer, Marian is a major presence in the Irish Music scene. She delights us with a song written by Eugene H. Butler, as the Skidoo girls join in. She is also known for the role opposite Harrison Ford and Brad Pitt in “The Devil’s Own”. On stage at the Actors Forum Theatre, she effortlessly combines her dramatic and musical talents. Playing the role of “Daisy Mae” in the melodrama sketches, Marian and her husband “Johnny Lee”, played by Heather Wood, keep the audience on a cliff- hanger ride in between the comedy and musical sketches. Will Daisy Mae go with the evil landlord to help pay the rent? Who will take care of the baby? Will Johnny Lee ? O Dear!

“Butler now turns to vaudeville to enrich our lives with the great musical comedy sketch entertainment that was the basis for TV variety shows of the 50s, 60s and 70s. Think of Carol Burnett, Jackie Gleason, Danny Kaye, Jack Benny, Red Skelton, Ed Sullivan! They owed it all to vaudeville. This new homage at the Actors Forum is a sheer delight with a cast of lovelies – both beautiful and gifted.” — GRIGWARE TALK THEATRE CRITIC’S PICK, 5 out of 5 Stars.

THE ALL FEMALE 1929 SKIDOO REVIEW performs at the Actors Forum Theatre, 10655 Magnolia Blvd, North Hollywood, until April 13th. Show times are Friday and Saturday nights @ 8:00 PM, and Sunday matinees @ 3:00 PM.. Tickets can be reserved by calling Theatremania at (866) 811-4111 or via http://www.theatermania.com/content/show.cfm/show/140745

Additional information can be obtained by calling (818) 506-0600 or by visiting the web site http://www.ActorsForumTheatre.org

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Evanston, IL (PRWEB) October 7, 2008

Billions are spent annually on the treatment of pain but often with unsatisfactory results. In his latest instructional DVD, internationally recognized Thai massage teacher Chuck Duff emphasizes the fact that many pain issues are a result of physical and energetic imbalances within the body, and that traditional Thai Massage remains one of our most powerful tools in the treatment of pain and dysfunction. A complete, 2.5 hour therapeutic Thai massage sequence is taught in this beautifully produced title, Therapeutic Thai Fundamentals with Chuck Duff (138 minutes, $ 49.95 SRP).

http://www.thaimassageschool.net/thai-massage-video.php Each technique is explained carefully, and supported with closeups and animations showing the energy lines and points used. This DVD is useful as a learning aid on its own, and is an adjunct to the Level 2 Thai Massage training at Chuck’s School, ThaiBodywork School of Thai Massage in Evanston, IL.

Chuck’s teaching emphasizes body mechanics, using core energy and sensitivity to the body’s language, and places each technique in context as to its relationship to Sen lines, effects on specific muscles and pain conditions. The beautiful production values in this exquisitely produced DVD bring Chuck Duff’s expert therapeutic insights to life.

While Thai yoga massage has been in existence for hundreds of years, its therapeutic application has been somewhat opaque to the student, due to a lack of written materials and a tradition of oral teachings. Also, due to the fact that Thailand has no tradition of research in anatomy or dissection, only recently have schools begun to teach Thai techniques in terms of Western anatomy. Chuck integrates western anatomy and clinical principles into his teaching of Thai massage, making it easier for students to relate the techniques to western approaches.

Chuck Duff is on the faculty of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and founded Thai Bodywork School in Evanston, IL in 2001. Chuck, who has taught over 1,000 practitioners, has based his career on the treatment of pain and has systematically studied the relationship of ancient Thai techniques to western clinical approaches.

Chuck created Clinical Thai Bodywork as an outgrowth of his own very successful practice and research. CTB(tm) combines the techniques of Traditional Thai yoga with the insights of myofascial trigger point therapy, osteopathic principles and acupoints, and is a highly effective treatment for pain and dysfunction.

Chicago Bears quarterback Kyle Orton is a regular recipient of CTB treatments from Julie Pluss, a practitioner in Highland Park, IL. “I really enjoy the broad, strong pressure that Julie can provide by using her feet, knees and elbows in combination with the deep stretches during our sessions. I consider it a key part of staying healthy and flexible and playing at my peak.”

According to Chuck Duff, “Thai practitioners over hundreds of years developed clinically effective techniques that mirror some of the western body therapies in use today, such as trigger point therapy. Much of this work has remained obscure because it has been difficult to relate it to western ideas, due to its unique energetic model. CTB uses Thai techniques, presented in a clinical framework, to address myofascial dysfunction, which is responsible for many of the pain symptoms that create such problems and expense in our modern society.”

Tina Mann is an orthotist/prosthetist who works therapeutically with Rob Murray, a CTB practitioner in Orlando, FL. “I suffered an incomplete spinal cord injury seven and a half years ago. I have spent countless hours in physical therapy battling muscle weakness, muscle tightness, and joint problems. I often left PT feeling like I had done little to actually fix the problem. Soon after I began seeing Rob, I noticed right away that my muscles were looser and less sore. Later that night I noticed an increase in energy and an overall improvement in my mood. I have less hip internal rotation, my pain is much improved, and my energy is continuing to increase. My colleagues are commenting on how much better I am walking. I stopped PT after starting Thai massage, and have not returned to the doctor.”

Filmed in his Evanston, IL, teaching studio, the beautifully produced DVD integrates Duff’s knowledge of yoga, martial arts and therapeutic bodywork, presenting over 2 hours of treatment techniques. Viewers will learn how to:

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Buffalo, NY (PRWEB) August 21, 2009

Hundreds of volunteers from non-profit organizations located in Williamsport and Lycoming County, Penn., will play a role in helping Delaware North Companies Sportservice feed an anticipated 300,000 fans at the 2009 Little League World Series this week.

Sportservice, the official food service provider for the Little League World Series, has long allowed non-profit groups to staff concession stands giving them a share of the concession revenue. This year, nearly a dozen groups will be working for their causes, the largest number since Sportservice began operating the event in 2001.

“We know how important this program is to community groups in Williamsport, especially in a tough economy,” Sportservice President Rick Abramson said. “It’s exciting to see how the entire Williamsport area supports this event and comes together to make it happen. We’re happy that Sportservice can give something back to the community.”

Since 2001, Sportservice had given more than $ 250,000 to the Williamsport community through this program.

In 2008, Sportservice donated more than $ 52,000 to Williamsport-area non-profits that helped staff the event. Benefiting groups included the Lycoming Arts Council, Meadowbrook Christian School, Children of the World and LKW Dance Team Parent Association. This year, new groups include the Teacher Fellowship, Watsontown Christian Academy, Labelle Valley Lodge #232 and the Selinsgrove Football Boosters Club.

“A wide variety of groups get involved and it’s great to have new organizations interested in helping,” said Abramson. “That’s why this program was developed: to help make a difference in the communities where we operate.”

The program isn’t just finding success in Williamsport. Sportservice has relationships with non-profit organizations in essentially every city in which it operates. Sportservice provides food, beverage and/or retail services for such teams as MLB’s Milwaukee Brewers, NHL’s Boston Bruins, the NFL’s Chicago Bears and several other major and minor league sports teams. In total, Sportservice operates at more than 50 major U.S. sports and entertainment complexes.

Sportservice contributed $ 13 million last year to communities across the country through its concessions program. This July, Sportservice helped Busch Stadium in St. Louis host the 2009 MLB All-Star Game. Over four days, the company relied on several hundred volunteers from St. Louis-area charities to staff both concession and retail stands. Sportservice was able to donate more than $ 80,000 to the St. Louis community as a result.

“Every one of our operating units has a story like this and it makes me proud,” said Abramson.

New value offerings at Little League World Series.

Sportservice will continue to introduce value- and family-priced offerings at the Little League World Series this year through a pizza value pack that consists of a 16-inch pizza and four 32-ounce drinks for $ 25. This value pack is similar to other bundled meals Sportservice is offering at major and minor league ballparks this year.

Other new items include David’s sunflower seeds and unshelled peanuts. Thirsty fans will also have the option of purchasing a new Howard J. Lamade Stadium souvenir cup filled with soda.

These items join traditional ballpark favorites such as hamburgers, Pennsylvania’s favorite Krunzel’s hot dogs, fries, chicken sandwiches and chicken tenders, all sold at family-friendly prices. Sportservice will also continue to serve Montgomery Inn pulled-pork sandwiches, Red Osier roast beef sandwiches, Carly’s Italian Ice, and various ice cream products, snacks and sports drinks.

Sportservice Executive Chef Joe Ditri of Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio will oversee all culinary operations at the event. Last year, record crowds attended the Little League World Series and similar attendance numbers are expected this year.

Delaware North Companies Sportservice is the official food service provider for the Little League World Series. The company became the first contract food service provider for the event when it won the contract in 2001. The 2009 Little League World Series will take place from Friday, Aug. 21, to Sunday, Aug. 30.

About Delaware North Companies Sportservice

Delaware North Companies Sportservice is one of the nation’s leading food, beverage and retail management companies, providing concessions, gourmet catering and fine dining operations at 50 sporting venues, entertainment complexes and convention centers across the United States and Canada. Sportservice has served an impressive collection of sporting events and clients, including the World Series

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San Diego, CA (PRWEB) October 4, 2010

Professional football players across the country have joined San Diego Chargers? linebacker Shaun Phillips in supporting After-School All-Stars, the leading national provider of high quality and comprehensive after-school programs, with the ?Touchdown vs. Shutdown? sponsorship program.

Formerly known as ?SP?s All-Star Sack Attack,? the program launched in 2007 when Shaun Phillips pledged to donate $ 1,000 to After-School All-Stars for every tackle or ?sack? he recorded. Finishing with seven sacks in the 2009 season, Phillips personally contributed $ 7,000 while local companies including The UPS Store and Scott and Cronin LLP matched the donation for a total contribution of $ 28,000.

The program has expanded its fourth season to include players on both sides of the field. In addition to defensive football players, offensive players joined the cause as part of ?Team Touchdown,? who will pledge donations based on yards or touchdowns, while defensive players on ?Team Shutdown? pledge based on sacks or tackles. This year, the roster includes Phillips? teammates Stephen Cooper, Antoine Cason and Legedu Naanee, in addition to Matt Forte of the Chicago Bears, Wes Welker of the New England Patriots, Brandon Graham of the Philadelphia Eagles and more. Corporate sponsors are encouraged to match donations, while individuals can donate smaller amounts at http://tdsd.stayclassy.org.

?Football encouraged me to be successful in the pursuit of higher education, and I hope to give youth the inspiration and means to follow their dreams too,? said Shaun Phillips. ?Now with more players joining, we can tie our success on and off the field to something much bigger; I?m excited to expand this opportunity to share our victories with more students across the country.?

?Shaun?s support has helped San Diego After-School All-Stars expand its sports and educational programming considerably,? said Tyree Dillingham, Executive Director of After-School All-Stars San Diego. ?His involvement, along with other professional athletes, provides a great model to encourage our students to live up to their potential with confidence they will have the support to get there.?

For more information on Touchdown vs. Shutdown, visit http://www.touchdownshutdown.org. To learn more about San Diego After-School All-Stars, visit http://www.sdafterschoolallstars.org. To donate to Touchdown vs. Shutdown, visit http://tdsd.stayclassy.org.

About After-School All-Stars San Diego

Founded by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1992, After-School All-Stars is the leading national provider of high quality, comprehensive, school-based after-school programs that include independent learning, academics, and enrichment. The organization?s mission is to keep children safe and help them achieve in school and in life. More than 80,000 at-risk youth benefit from these programs in 13 U.S. cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego, San Jose and South Florida. The San Diego Chapter provides after school programming in 20 school sites in the county, including elementary, middle and high school. As one of 14 affiliates of the national After-School All-Stars, the San Diego chapter is backed by best practices and a fifteen-year track record of giving children a safe after-school alternative while developing the skills to increase school performance and success in life. For more information on the San Diego chapter, visit http://www.SDAfterschoolAllstars.org.

About Shaun Phillips

Charisma and charm are expected in receivers and running backs. Philanthropy and diplomacy is the domain of the quarterback. But Shaun Phillips is proof that all these qualities can exist in one hard-hitting linebacker. Entering his seventh NFL season, linebacker Shaun Phillips has established himself as one of those confident yet understated work horses. He does his job effortlessly, while opponents study him nervously across the line of scrimmage. He seamlessly stepped into his role with the San Diego Chargers and made an immediate impact with 11.5 sacks, the second most by any lineman in the league. No doubt, this “secret” NFL talent is becoming a household name and in 2009 he was able to prove that with 59 tackles and 7 sacks. Phillips was selected by San Diego in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft and described as a “steal” by the Chargers front office. He finished his collegiate career as Purdue’s all-time leader in sacks with 33.5, and was named a second-team All- American his senior year. He has unquestionably exceeded the expectations that usually accompany a fourth-round draft pick. Phillips is a stellar pass rusher with explosive reaction and an incredible knack for harassing the quarterback. But he is not content to leave his accomplishments where they stand, and he continually strives to improve himself both on and off the field. He enjoys directly communicating with fans in social networks and has an active presence on Twitter with more than 359,000 dedicated followers. To learn more about Shaun, follow him on Twitter @shaunphillips95, or visit his official website at http://www.spf95.com.

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Lehi, UT (Vocus/PRWEB) February 25, 2011

OptionsANIMAL brings its stock market trading series, ?Stock & Options LIVE,? to investors in Orange County. This workshop teaches investors a more safe approach to stock market investing. Attendees will leave armed with investment ideas and trading strategies to minimize risk and maximize profit in any market condition.

Jon ?DRJ? Najarian, contributor to CNBC?s ?Fast Money? and former CBOE market maker, will be the keynote speaker. In his message, Najarian will share opportunities to make money immediately in today?s stock market.

OptionsANIMAL founder, Greg Jensen, will teach investors the proper techniques of portfolio management. Additionally, Jensen will cover technical analysis and which steps he subsequently uses to pick the right stocks for his own portfolio..

Jeff McAllister, director of education for OptionsANIMAL, will focus his training on trade adjustments and how investors can utilize his methods immediately to hedge the risk of their current or future stock investments. McAllister will also teach the Versatile Collar Trade.

These stock market veterans have over 65 years of combined experience. The live interaction with these trading veterans allows new as well as seasoned traders the opportunity to hone their trading skills. Any investor in the Orange County area will find it well worth their time to come learn from three of the most exciting and innovative personalities in the financial industry.

Event Details:

When: Saturday, February 26, 2011

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where: Hyatt Regency Orange County

Address: 11999 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840

To register for this exciting event, please visit: http://conference.optionsanimal.com/conference/register/160/prwebOC

If you are not in the Orange County area, visit http://www.optionsanimal.com to see when a Stock & Options LIVE event will be in your area.

About the Speakers:

Greg Jensen is the founder and chief trainer at OptionsANIMAL, as well as an options investor, speaker, and author. His book, “Spread Trading – An Introduction to Trading Options in Nine Simple Steps,” focuses on giving investors the tools and knowledge to put the odds of success in their favor. Jensen has trained thousands of people from all corners of the world to be successful in any market condition with his innovative and cutting edge education. He?s a registered investment advisor and actively manages private investment accounts. Jensen earned his degree in business management, with an emphasis in finance, from Utah State University. He?s written for a long list of investment publications, including: Forbes Inc., tradeMONSTER

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