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Sheffield Village, OH (PRWEB) December 15, 2010 ?

According to a pilot study published in the December American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, platelet-rich plasma or PRP injections produce significant improvements in pain and function among patients with primary and secondary knee osteoarthritis.

?PRP injections have been popularized by pro athletes,? explains Robert Zanotti, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at the Center for Orthopedics in Sheffield Village, Ohio, just west of Cleveland.

?Tiger Woods got PRP injections in his elbow, and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward had them to treat a sprain in the medial collateral ligament, or MCL, in his right knee,? says Dr. Zanotti, who is fellowship-trained in sports medicine. ?Now, we are using PRP injections at the Center for Orthopedics to treat Baby Boomers? knee arthritis.

?PRP is a form of Regenerative Injection Therapy, an emerging treatment approach that helps stimulate the body?s ability to heal itself,? Dr. Zanotti explains. ?Blood platelets contain powerful healing proteins called growth factors. Conversely, cortisone injections treat arthritis symptoms by getting rid of inflammation in and around the affected joint. PRP aims to address the cause of arthritis; cortisone treats the effect.

?Inflammation is a part of the body?s natural healing response,? says Dr. Zanotti. A study from the Netherlands presented at the 2010 annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons suggests that PRP therapy is more effective than cortisone injections in treating degenerating tendon tissue.

?PRP helps start the body?s inflammation and tissue regeneration cascade,? Dr. Zanotti explains. ?In a PRP treatment, blood is drawn from the patient. The blood is then placed in a machine called a centrifuge, which spins it down to separate the platelets from other blood components such as red and white blood cells. This process, which takes just a few minutes, increases the concentration of platelets up to 1,000%. Then the concentrated growth factors are injected directly into the affected area to stimulate the patient?s healing.

Dr. Zanotti emphasizes the need to choose PRP patients carefully. ?PRP isn?t for someone who?s 80 with total osteoarthritis,? he explains. ?Ideal PRP patients are those with early arthritis who have good knee alignment, have probably had a knee scoped and cleaned out and have been told they have small arthritic areas or OCDs?osteochondral defects. If they?ve tried injections of cortisone or a lubricating gel such as Synvisc and they?re still having discomfort, PRP can be a good option.?

Case in point: Ruth Ann Kanzeg, a 54-year-old nurse from LaGrange, Ohio who developed stabbing pain in her knees. ?It became uncomfortable to walk,? she recalls. ?I had to give up running and even jogging on a treadmill. When I went to the orthopedist and saw my knee x-rays, I said, ?I can?t have arthritis! Fix this!??

Kanzeg tried cortisone and Synvisc injections. She also had arthroscopic surgery after she tore the lateral and medial meniscus in one of her knees.

In September, Kanzeg had a PRP injection in her left knee and it worked so well that she had her right knee treated in October. ?I feel wonderful!? she says.

Just a month later, she took a trip to the Grand Canyon, where she hiked and went on a mule ride. ?I was the only one in our group who got off the mule and didn?t have issues,? Kanzeg laughs. ?After a mule ride, people usually have problems with their back or knees?even people whose knees are normal. And I didn?t have any problems. I was thrilled! I got off the mule and did a little dance.

?I?m a very active person,? Kanzeg adds. ?I?m 54, but mentally I?m a lot younger. And I don?t want to stop doing the things I love to do. I don?t want my body to slow me down. We Baby Boomers are taking care of everybody?our parents, our children. Now we really need to take care of ourselves. And a big part of that is staying healthy.

?The PRP injections have done a really good job,? she says. ?I?m very excited to get back to my normal activities without pain.?

PRP injections may not be covered by insurance plans.

For more information on PRP injections, visit http://www.center4orthopedics.com/procedures/PRP-injections. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Robert Zanotti or any of the board-certified orthopedic surgeons at Northeast Ohio’s Center for Orthopedics, call 440.329.2800.

The Center for Orthopedics, part of EMH Regional Healthcare System, offers the most comprehensive bone and joint care in Cleveland?s west side, western Cuyahoga County and Lorain County, Ohio. Complete orthopedic care is available from an expert team of five advanced-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeons at offices in Sheffield Village, Oberlin and Westlake, Ohio. Call 440.329.2800 or visit http://www.center4orthopedics.com.

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Miami, FL (PRWEB) May 23, 2006

Super Bowl champ Ike Taylor, along with ?ultimate lifestyles hostess? Erin Ralph and recording artist Melky Jean, are set to throw a Memorial Day event that Miami will never forget. Featuring hip hop performances, an appearance from the super sexy Full Throttle Girlz, and a live broadcast from Miami?s #1 hit station, Power 96, the event is sure to be one of the most exclusive events of the weekend. Select media and photographers will have inside & VIP room access and co-hosts Erin and Melky will be shooting footage for their forthcoming reality show. With a roster of celebrity guests and VIP attendees, Memorial Day Weekend at Club Deep is set to be the hottest and most talked about event in town.

WHAT:

M.E. Inc and Full Throttle Entertainment Present Red Carpet Diva Memorial Day Celebration hosted by Pittsburgh Steelers? Cornerback Ike Taylor, TV personality/lifestyle hostess Erin Ralph, and recording artist Melky Jean

WHEN:

Sunday, May 28th

Press Arrival: 10:30 PM

WHERE:

Club Deep

621 Washington Ave.

South Beach

EXPECTED AND INVITED GUESTS/FRIENDS:

Wyclef Jean, Trick Daddy, Jadakiss, Trina, Lil Wayne, Fabolous, Busta Rhymes, Foxy Brown, Jacki-O, Allen Iverson, Damian Marley, Pitbull, Fat Joe, Jermaine Dupri, Missy Elliot, Paris Hilton, Young Jeezy, actress KD Aubert and NFL/NBA players.

RSVP:

Nick T. Ralph

Ralph/Cohen Public Relations

Super Bowl champ Ike Taylor, along with ?ultimate lifestyles hostess? Erin Ralph and recording artist Melky Jean, are set to throw a Memorial Day event that Miami will never forget. Featuring hip hop performances, an appearance from the super sexy Full Throttle Girlz, and a live broadcast from Miami?s #1 hit station, Power 96, the event is sure to be one of the most exclusive events of the weekend. Select media and photographers will have inside & VIP room access and co-hosts Erin and Melky will be shooting footage for their forthcoming reality show. With a roster of celebrity guests and VIP attendees, Memorial Day Weekend at Club Deep is set to be the hottest and most talked about event in town.

ADDITIONAL INFO/BIOS:

Ike Taylor

Ike’s life is testimony that combining a dream with hard work pays off, in a big way. When Ike was a kid in New Orleans, he dreamed of playing in the NFL one day. Ike was so dedicated to his dream that he slept with a football under his pillow! Ike impressed the coaches with his speed, size and general athleticism. As a rookie, he contributed on special teams and as a kick returner and eventually worked his way into the secondary rotation. He is currently expected to start this season, as he did last, in his third year as a pro. Next year he becomes a free agent. Ike?s fourth-quarter interception helped secure a Super Bowl win for the Steelers earlier this year. His face will be seen in hip hop clothing ads next season.

Erin Ralph

Erin Ralph has been celebrated as one of the youngest entrepreneurs in the country. The success of her magazine LuxuryFashion combined with Erin?s unique, young and sexy personality quickly cast Erin into a celebrity (?the real life Carrie Bradshaw), socialite, TV personality and industry leader. In early 2004, Erin launched M.E. Inc. with Melky Jean. M.E. Inc.?s main focus is the production of ultra-exclusive, private events for A-list talent. Erin is also a partner in Emerge Brand Management, a company that specializes in brand and image architecture for today?s hottest personalities and athletes. The success of these business ventures, combined with Erin?s genuine, enthusiastic personality quickly cast Erin into a public figure. Erin can be seen hosting and corresponding on the WE: Women?s Entertainment hit series, ?Young, Sexy & ??, as well as on VH-1 and E!. She was recently introduced on ?America?s Next Top Model? as an ?industry it-girl?. Erin Ralph is setting an example for goal driven young females around the globe, quickly becoming known as ?The Ultimate Lifestyles Hostess?.

Melky Jean

Melky Jean, sister of legendary recording artist Wyclef Jean, has bought the idea of telling a story to modern day R&B. Her voice has been compared to the smoothness of Gladys Knight with the fire of Tina Turner. Melky’s vocals have graced countless soundtracks including the platinum selling sound tracks Love Jones, Two Can Play That Game, and The Hurricane. She is so much of the truth that she has worked with legends like Carlos Santana, did a duet with Tom Jones, and even wrote for Sinead O?Connor and Regina Belle. Her vibrant personality can be found on networks like UPN and WE, where she?s often called upon as a party and lifestyle expert. Melky is also co-founder of M.E. Inc., an exclusive event management company based in NYC.

KD Aubert

Often described as the African-American Angelina Jolie, KD Aubert is set to conquer Hollywood with her looks, talent, and sassy personality. She is currently in production of two movies and has already been seen in Soul Plane, Hollywood Homicide, and In The Mix. If her face is familiar beyond film, it?s probably because she?s has modeling endorsements with Noxzema, Urban Decay, Samsung, Pepsi, Fanta, and Bacardi, among others. Her television credits include appearances on ?Just Shoot Me?, ?Melrose Place?, ?Clueless?, and ?Buffy the Vampire Slayer?.

Full Throttle Entertainment

Founded in 2000, Full Throttle Entertainment focuses on delivering top quality music in today?s marketplace. Full Throttle?s motto, ?Takin? it to da extreme?, says it all: They believe in giving their audience 110%. The East Coast-based company also prides itself on finding top talent and building them into a celebrity powerhouse. Full Throttle has co-produced exclusive events for music icons such as Shakira and Wyclef Jean.

Ralph/Cohen Public Relations

Ralph/Cohen Public Relations was launched in September 2004 with the goal of creating a company that provides services for high profile clients in every facet of the entertainment industry. The result was a partnership that brought together many years of legal, marketing, management and PR experience. RCPR?s vision grew into a fully integrated entertainment powerhouse specializing in marketing and public relations, management representation, film and television production, total event production and sports PR and management. By utilizing their unique partnerships with artists, athletes, celebrities, record labels, hospitality and media outlets, Ralph/Cohen’s success in establishing brand awareness for its clients is unrivaled. For well over half a decade Nicholas Ralph has been working with industry VIP?s, celebrities and athletes building their brand, enabling them to secure endorsements and propelling their careers to the next level.

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Southfield, MI (PRWEB) December 30, 2004

John Powell, Jr., General Motors Minority Dealers Association (GMMDA) member and president of Powell Chevrolet in Dallas, has been named chairman of the 2005 Dallas Auto Show scheduled for April 13 – 17, 2005 at the Dallas Convention Center.

“It is both my honor and privilege to be chairman of the 2005 Dallas Auto Show,” said Powell. “I look forward to working with the staff to present a world-class event that will reflect the auto industry’s dynamic growth in style, power and performance.”

Powell, the youngest African-American dealership owner in the United States, is also the youngest person ever to chair this prestigious event. His duties as chair include directing and assisting with the overall planning, developing and promoting the auto show. Powell will also host the Sales Rally Breakfast on April 12 and introduce Rocky Bleier, guest speaker, former Pittsburgh Steeler and Vietnam Veteran.

“We were very excited to learn that one of our second generation GM dealers was selected to chair such an important event,” said GMMDA executive director Marjorie Staten. “We are confident that J.R. will do a stellar job. The nation is certainly in for a wonderful treat at the Dallas Auto Show next April.

Powell Chevrolet has served the Dallas community for 11 years through sponsorship of various events and activities. The dealership encourages academic excellence by providing scholarship and internship opportunities for minority high school and college students through the GMMDA scholarship and internship programs.

Powell, Jr. serves on five Dallas area Chambers of Commerce, is a director of leadership Southwest, and is vice president of the Lancaster Economical Educational Foundation. He is also a member of the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers, the New Car Dealers Association of Metropolitan Dallas, and the Style Committee for Design Industries Foundation Fight AIDS (DIFFA).

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(PRWEB) January 31, 2004

The Ireland Fund of Japan (IFJ) will hold its 12th annual Emerald Ball on March 12th, 2004, at the Palace Hotel in Tokyo. The 2004 Ball is being chaired by Dublin born Tara French, supported by a dedicated committee of Irish and Japanese volunteers. Tickets are Yen 25,000 each, please contact tickets@irlfundjp.org or call Liz Lally on 090-3208 6141.

The Ireland Funds’ global community of 70 million people is the largest worldwide network of Irish people and friends of Ireland dedicated to cultural, educational and community projects in Ireland and in their home countries. Internationally they have raised and donated more than US $ 150 million.

The organization was founded in 1976 in the United States by Sir Anthony O’Reilly, chairman of Waterford Wedgwood and Dan Rooney, owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s The Ireland Funds expanded internationally and today there are branches in Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, France, Germany, Monaco, and Mexico in addition to Japan, which was founded in 1993.

Japan’s inaugural Emerald Ball, held on March 12th, 1993 was graced with the presence of Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Akishino. Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Takamado have also been guests at the Emerald Ball. The Irish Ambassador is patron of the Ball, which attracts guests from the international business community in addition to diplomats, and Japanese social and business leaders.

The Irish reputation for mixing serious undertakings with enjoyable events extends to The Ireland Funds. The Emerald Ball gala event showcases the best of Irish hospitality, culture and entertainment and is a wonderful venue to entertain friends and special guests. The renowned Irish group De Dannan was the entertainment highlight of the 2002 Emerald Ball. Past performers include Phil Coulter and Paul Brady as well as members of the Riverdance troupe.

The goals of the Ireland Fund of Japan are to encourage greater cultural and communication links between Ireland and Japan. In addition to the Emerald Ball, The Ireland Fund of Japan is developing an annual calendar of events involving aspects of Ireland of interest to Japanese and international members including golf, horse racing, fishing, sailing and arts and culture.

Funds raised through our events, and through sponsorship and donations, support a range of charitable, environmental and cultural projects both in Japan and in Ireland. Grants have gone to such projects as the construction of a “green” community centre at Takatori in Kobe, following the Great Hanshin Earthquake.

A grant covered publishing of an anthology of Irish writing on Lafcadio Hearn (Koizumi Yakumo), the Irish-born writer who spent most of his life in Japan. His books and stories – beloved by Japanese and foreigners alike – open a window on Japan of 150 years ago. The Asian Gaelic Games, which attract a sizeable team from Japan, regularly receives support from the IFJ.

We are expanding our programs to involve Japanese and Irish companies and individuals in cultural, ecological, archeological, educational and community projects in Ireland and Japan—together and separately.

The work of The Ireland Fund of Japan is made possible through the generosity of our sponsors and supporters who include Irish, international and Japanese companies and individuals. For information on sponsorship contact sponsorship@irlfundjp.org

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TEMPE, AZ (PRWEB) November 1, 2004

Sheryl Hilliard Tucker has dedicated her career to MONEY. As a former editor-in-chief and vice president of Black Enterprise magazine, (a leading authority on African-American businesses), she help change the way Black Americans think about their MONEY. She began her career as an editor of Women’s Day and Mechanix Illustrated Special Interest Publications and has edited several books including Prime Time:The African American’s Complete Guide to Midlife Health and Wellness. She is an experienced public speaker, seminar leader and financial education panelist.

Sheryl Hillard Tucker will outline what is at stake when a professional athlete does not seek to develop a relationship with their “Money” during high earning years. She will also discuss the efforts that are being made by player leagues and player unions to encourage athletes to play an active role in the management of their money. Professional athletes face unique financial challenges and opportunities during their professional career . Most professional athletes face short careers of an average of five years. Many professional athletes are plagued with long-term injuries after retirement. Tucker believes that a professional athlete’s assets can be managed to address financial planning issues early in the athletes’ career to protect their future lifestyle.

About “Sport Mavericks”

“Sport Mavericks” brings education and athleticism together to level the playing field in sports by taking sports off the kitchen table and into the boardrooms and war rooms of sport organizations. The show presents real life experiences and solutions that educate parents and athletes, and help them navigate through the challenges of playing sports and going professional. “Sport Mavericks” also educate the general public by presenting athletes that are “True” role models making major contributions on the field and off the field.

Host/Creator, Ida R. Muorie, is an experienced public speaker, seminar leader,published author, sport advocate,and former Chaplain and Education Director of the University of Florida (Gator Parents Association-GPA). She is a Life Skill Speaker that conduct workshops for parents and student-athletes through the Pro-Ready Impact Programs. Muorie also is the creator and principle writer of “Sport Mavericks.”

Co-Host, Elleanor Starks is the mother of Max Starks (2004 Pittsburgh Steeler Rookie and Former Florida Gator)and former President of the Gator Parent Association. Under Stark’s leadership, Muorie and Starks revamped the GPA as a viable force for parents of athletes. She also consulted parents under the GPA standard at the University of Michigan and Wake Forest University. Ms Starks has a long history of involvement in leadership, first as teacher, a business owner, and the founder of the One Hundred Black Women of Funeral Services(HBWFS). HBWFS recently celebrated a ten years of operation.

“Sport Mavericks” can be heard “LIVE” Tuesdays, 8:00p.m.-9:00p.m. EST and 5:00p.m. Pacific Time on http://www.voiceamerica.com. Listeners are encouraged to call in with their questions or comments at 888-335-5204. Sport Mavericks replays 12 hours later and archiveds shows are hosted on (http://www.voiceamerica.com).

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Sarasota, FL (PRWEB) March 15, 2005

“The women of the AAGPBL were to dress like ladies, and play baseball like a men. What a contradiction by today’s sport standards. What was the real motivation behind establishing an All Girls Professional Baseball League in 1943?

By 1943, over 5,000 Major and Minor Leaguers had been drafted into World War II, the the Midwest Ball Parks were empty and the loss of revenues was bleeding the team owners. Philip Wrigley, Gum Magnate and owner of the Chicago Cubs could see the decline personally and sought to do something about it. President Roosevelt also saw a solution to boost and maintain high morale of the country during war times. “If Rosie The Riveter” could replace the men off to war in the factories, by golly women can replace the men on the baseball field,” Roosevelt was heard saying.

Sixty three years later the period between 1943-1954 has become part of the richest history of baseball in America. Many today contribute this period as the most important in carving out a need to provide scholarship for women in college sports.

About The Show:

Sport Mavericks hosts, Ida Muorie and Eleanor Starks will reminiscent with members Dorothy “Kammie” Kamenshek, Audrey “Haines” Daniels, Dorothy “Snookie” Doyle,Margaret “Marge Wenzell, Terry Donahue, Jane Moffett and Shirley Burkovich about the baseball years of (1943-1954), and the sense of responsibility and duties these ladies felt to America and the war effort everytime they came on the field to bat. We will also discuss with Dave Newhouse,Sport Journalist of Oakland Tribune/Alameda News Group, the real impact the AAGPBL had on the development of the Title IX legislation.

About Sport Maverickstm

“Sport Mavericks” Internet Sport Talk Show brings education and athleticism together to level the playing field in sports by advocating self-help and empowerment to parents of athletes. The show presents “real Life” experiences and solutions that educate parents and athletes, and helps them to navigate the challenges of collegiate sports, and the professional draft. “Sport Mavericks” also educates the general public about an athletes “true” lifestyle, by presenting role models in sports, that are making major contributions to their communities and society at large.

Host/Executive Producer, Ida R. Muorie, is a Sports Advocate and Consultant. Muorie is also the former Chaplain and Educational Director of the University of Florida Gator Parent Association (GPA). Muorie continues to deliver her Pro-Ready Financial Playbooktm to Junior and Senior College Athletes in preparation for life after graduation,and consult sport professionals.

Co-Host, Eleanor Starks is the Mother of Max Starks, OT for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and a member of the NFL Mother’s Association. In the past, Starks was the President of the Gator Parent Association and pioneered “Family Perspective In College Sports” into Parent Associations.

Sport Mavericks can be heard “Live” on Tuesdays, 8:00pm (EST); 7:00pm (Central) and 5:00pm (Pacific) on http://www.coiceamerica.com Listeners are encouraged to call in with their questions or comments at 888-335-5204. Sport Mavericks replays 12 hours later in the AM. All previous shows are archived on http://www.voiceamerica.com.

Speakers Available

Ida Muorie and Eleanor Starks are available as speakers for professional organizations at $ 300.00 hour. Please call IRM Productions for details at 941-228-4288.

Sponsors Wanted

Sport Mavericks will soon be releasing a series of their “Women In Sports” and their “15 Pro-Ready Impact Principles” on satellite radio soon. If you are interested in being a sponsor please call IRM Productions for details at 941-228-4288.

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Dover, NH (PRWEB) February 7, 2006

If you?re a sports fan and enjoy covering your wall with photographs of your heroes, you may want to take a minute to visit ProSportsPictures.com (http://www.prosportspictures.com), a site launched late last year by New Hampshire sports fan Ian Logue. Logue claims he himself owns a fair amount of Sports Photographs, and started the site because he enjoyed getting them as gifts from others.

?I?ve always enjoyed getting these photographs as gifts when I was younger, and wanted to have the chance to give other fans a place to buy them,? says Logue. ?There are so many displaced fans around the world who have to go to the mall and see pictures of players who play for the teams who just happen to be in their market. You can?t buy Pittsburgh football pictures (http://www.prosportspictures.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers) in California, and if you can there?s probably not very many to choose from.?

The online store features 8×10 photographs from Photofile, Inc. for all 30 professional baseball teams, along with all 32 professional football teams. It also features panoramic stadium pictures from both sports from Everlasting Images.

?We tried to cover everything,? says Logue.

Most photos on the website are certainly well priced, starting as low as $ 1.99 for 8×10 photographs. Navigating the store is quite simple as the site contains little clutter, and there are some convenient features including the ability to see what your photo would look like in the event you decided you?d like to purchase it already framed. Fans also have the ability to sign up for an e-mail mailing list to get an e-mail when new photos are added for their team.

Logue says that there are already sites out there that carry these same photographs, but that, ?they don?t take it to the level that most fans are looking for.? He says that most sports fans want a large selection of pictures that are constantly updated, which the majority of competing sites don?t offer.

?There are so many sports fans out there who are simply fanatics,? says Logue. ?They live and die with their team, and they enjoy collecting these photographs and aren?t satisfied seeing a few pictures here and there. The majority of my customers purchase at least five or six photos, and I?ve even had some people purchase 20 or more photographs at a time. That more or less proves my point.?

Customer service is what Logue also believes will set him apart from most of his competitors, since he obviously shares a similar interest with his clientele. When customers complete their purchase for their photographs, they?ll also find that the site uses the BizRate satisfaction survey, which Logue hopes will help build buyer confidence in his site. The service was only recently implemented, but he?s hopeful that the site?s commitment to service helps him build loyal customers.

The site is also a safe and secure way to shop, using the popular PayPal Shopping Cart, and also recently added an affiliate program for webmasters with sports sites. The program is handled by ShareASale.com, a third party affiliate management service which handles many of the top e-commerce websites.

For now Logue is focused on giving his customers what they want, which appears to be plenty of pictures to choose from. There are over 2000 photos currently available for purchase on the site, with new ones being added everyday. This is apparently good news for sports fans. Hopefully these same people have plenty of empty wall space to fill.

For more information visit http://www.ProSportsPictures.com.

ProSportsPictures.com is owned and operated by I&K Internet Design Enterprises, LLC.

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Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) July 20, 2006

Fans of NFL fantasy football rejoice. Fantasy Football Starters.com and WBGG Fox Sports Radio 970AM in Pittsburgh have teamed up to provide a new talk show hosted by ?gridiron guru? and radio personality, Russ Bliss.

The Red Zone, which will air Saturday mornings on WBGG Fox 970AM in Pittsburgh gives callers the chance to get expert advice on fantasy football draft strategies, weekly starters, trades, injuries, sleepers and more. Bliss, an NFL analyst with http://www.FantasyFootballStarters.com/, has won dozens of fantasy football championships since he began playing 20 years ago. During this time, he has helped thousands of players with their fantasy league drafts, making trades and setting their weekly rosters.

?I?m honored to have the opportunity to speak with fantasy football fanatics across America,? said Bliss, who has hosted a fantasy football radio show in Phoenix for the past 10 years. ?With busy off-season player movement through trades, free agency and the NFL Draft, the 2006 season promises to be as fun and exciting as any we?ve seen in a long time.?

As an ?armchair quarterback? sport, fantasy football has reached an all-time high in popularity, with estimated 9 million to 12 million U.S. players. The majority spend about 3 hours per week managing their fantasy teams.

?We?re delighted to partner with Fantasy Football Starters to serve our NFL fans, who are hungry for fantasy football news and information,? said WBGG Program Director Bob McLaughlin. ?With the growth of fantasy football and the talents of Russ Bliss, The Red Zone is sure to be a hit with our listeners in the Pittsburgh area for years to come.?

The Red Zone will air at 9 a.m. Eastern every Saturday morning from July 22nd 2006 – Oct. 29, 2006 on WBGG Fox Sports Radio 970AM in Pittsburgh, PA.

About Fantasy Football Starters

http://www.FantasyFootballStarters.com/ is the No. 1 source for personalized, expert analysis using proven Power Analyzer tools?the Draft Analyzer, Trade Analyzer, Team Analyzer and Line-Up Analyzer. The Web site also offers blogs, free articles, user forums, and podcasts of its radio shows so members can listen online. Fantasy Football Starters.com is owned and operated by Ready-Set-Go Fantasy Sports, a fantasy sports technology company based in Phoenix, Arizona.

About Fox Sports Radio 970 AM

Fox Sports 970 AM knows Pittsburgh sports. Behind its strength as the AM flagship station for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the University of Pittsburgh Radio Networks Fox Sports Radio 970 is Pittsburgh?s sports leader. Fox Sports Radio 970?s daily lineup offers a wide variety of national and local broadcast talent that is sure to keep you intrigued and entertained all day long. Other local broadcasts such as the Washington Wild Things, the Altoona Curve, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, high school football and local ancillary programming help strengthen the identity that Fox Sports Radio is indeed, the station with the most Pittsburgh sports and the best Pittsburgh sports talk.

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Reunion, Fla. (PRWEB) April 20, 2008

Today Lorena and Hillary are No.1 in their respective fields, Ochoa clinches four win in a roll at Ginn Open in Reunion, Florida, and secures her place in the Women’s Golfer Hall of fame, and Hillary being the only women running in 77 years that is viable candidate for the position of President of the United States. “She could be the best Commander In Chief, we have ever had, ” according to General Wesley Clark, a noted Middle East expert. Both named as 2008 Sportsmavicks All-Star Winner in 2008.

“In 2007, Ochoa was at the top of her game until she came to the 2007 GINN OPEN, but Ochoa found herself 6 over the finbal 6 holes, missed a 10 foot boogey put on No. 18 that cost her in 2007. Lorena does not expect it to happen again. She has pushed all the noise out of her head and practically ignored her two Taiwan opponents, Yani Tse and Teresa Lu, by taking over the leader board yesterday in the third round,” says Bianca Strauss, fellow golfer.

“Obama has bested Hillary in small state one after another, but he has not been able to Constitutionally close the gap on Electorate Votes, so Pennsylvania may be the turn around that Hillary is looking at,” says Eleanor Starks, mother of Max Starks of the Pittsburgh Steelers, a strong Hillary Supporter. “If Lorena can do it and she was -9 under the first day, and she is now -16 under going into the home stretch, then Hillary should be able to do it. When I am trying to best my game I rely upon this follow saying.

“The man who is tenacious of purpose in a rightful cause is not shaken fro his firm resolve by the frenzy of her fellow citizens clamoring for what is wrong or by the tyrant’s threatenibng counternace.” Horace 65-8 B.C.

“People argue about Hillary’s ego, but it is not her ego, it is her commitment I think that drives her,” says Ida Muorie, host of the Sportsmavericks Show. “When we were looking for two famous athletes to picked for our Phoenix Award (Rise for the dust) and our Female Athlete of the Year, Hillary and Ochoa just sttod out as two people that under Commitment, Community and why it is important to win with purpose. We compare Ochoa’s drive to be the best, with Hillary’s ability to take the punches and get up swinging inspite of it all.

At the beginning of this tournament, Ochoa started three shot back from Tseng and was four back after a boogey on No.2. But the world’s No.1 player beginning with the Par -5 ninth took the lead for good with a near perfect approach shot on No.11. Hillary is hoping for a perfect approach in Pennsylvania and I think she will get it. Never say never when a women is committed to work, their world, soulmate, children, friends and purpose, concludes Ida Muorie.”

These two women have two things in common, they are 2008 sportsmavericks winners, and Robert Williams will give the analogy that when a woman is committed there is no reason for her to stop when her game is on. Tune into Sports mavericks and hear the Master of Life Coaching, talk about the life lessons that Hillary and Lorena has taught us in their quest to be the best.

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Norfolk, VA (PRWEB) September 3, 2008

The military-to-civilian recruiting firm RecruitMilitary will present a free hiring event for job seekers who have military backgrounds in Norfolk on Thursday, September 25, 2008. This event, the RecruitMilitary Career Fair, will take place from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Nauticus – Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center. RecruitMilitary urges all job seekers who have military backgrounds to attend — veterans who already have civilian work experience, men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, members of the National Guard and reserves, and military spouses.

The event will be the 78th of 104 RecruitMilitary Career Fairs scheduled for 2008. RecruitMilitary will produce two additional events on the same day — at Heinz Field, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers; and at Prudential Center, home of the New Jersey Devils, in Newark, NJ.

In Norfolk, an all-star team of veteran-friendly organizations will conduct one-on-one interviews with the job seekers — organizations that will include corporate employers, law-enforcement agencies and other government employers, educational institutions, franchisors, veterans service agencies, and veterans associations. Already in the line-up are Blackwater USA, Carolina Handling, DeVry University, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), First Command Financial Planning, Fluor Government Group, GE Energy Services, L-3 GSI, Liberty Tax Service, MasTec, Military Sealift Command, the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network, National Oilwell Varco, Oldcastle Architectural Products Group, Precision Tune Auto Care, Steris Corporation, Tidewater Tech, the United States Border Patrol, the Veterans Benefits Administration, Walgreens, Washington Group International, and Westinghouse Anniston.

RecruitMilitary will produce the career fair in cooperation with The American Legion; HireVetsFirst, a unit of the United States Department of Labor; and the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN).

More than 500 organizations attended 45 RecruitMilitary Career Fairs in 2007. At those events, an average of 30-plus organizations interviewed an average of over 325 job seekers. RecruitMilitary Career Fairs conducted in 2006 and 2007 generated television coverage by CNBC, ABC, CBS, NBC, and CNN; radio coverage by ESPN and numerous regional stations; and articles in metropolitan and local newspapers.

The American Legion is an association of veterans who served during times of war. The Legion has 2.7 million members in nearly 15,000 posts throughout the world. The National Commander of The American Legion is Dave Rehbein, an Army veteran, of Ames, Iowa. The Commander of the Department of Virginia is Leslie Clevinger. Congress chartered The American Legion in 1919. HireVetsFirst was created by Congress in 2002 to develop awareness among employers of the outstanding attributes of men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life. The Military Spouse Corporate Career Network was founded in 2004 to provide career opportunities and job portability for military spouses. The organization is made up of military spouses, caregivers to war wounded, and retired military personnel.

RecruitMilitary, based in Cincinnati, connects employers with job seekers who have military backgrounds. All of the company’s account executives and retained search consultants are either veterans or active or former reservists. The President of RecruitMilitary is Drew Myers, formerly a Captain in the United States Marine Corps. The company was founded in 1998. In August 2008, RecruitMilitary acquired Landmark Destiny Group (LDG), a military-to-civilian recruiting firm based in Norfolk.

In addition to participation in career fairs, RecruitMilitary offers subscriptions to two databases of self-registered job seekers who have military backgrounds. The database at http://www.recruitmilitary.com currently numbers more than 229,000, and the database at http://www.destinygroup.com numbers over 300,000.

RecruitMilitary also offers retained hiring services as well as advertising space in online and print media. The company obtained Search & Employ, a bimonthly print magazine, in the LDG acquisition. In October, RecruitMilitary will mail more than 32,000 copies of the magazine to over 230 military bases throughout the world for distribution to transitioning personnel. Employers, educational institutions, and franchisors advertise in Search & Employ.

Contact:

Drew Myers

President

RecruitMilitary LLC

800-226-0841

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