Best-selling author Dannion Brinkley deeply understands those who made it back from the battlefield - and are nearing their transition in a hospital bed. Every day he brings kindness and understanding. Brinkley, who received the President's Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service to Veterans, simply takes their hand and listens closely as they reflect on their brave lives. "Most people need to know that their life mattered and that they will be remembered," says Brinkley, a veteran himself. "They want to be forgiven for things ...

Online Career Advancement (OCA), a premier provider of self-paced academic and career preparation programs, announces preliminary results since the launch of its online Unlimited GED Practice Tests program. The Unlimited GED Practice Tests program, still under development, is expected to continue with several interactive and engaging components that will encompass each of the five subject areas that comprise the GED Tests: Social Studies, Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Writing. Unlike other online, DVD/CD, and text book GED practice tests providers, which offer ...

In honor of the military, San Diego Self Storage (SDSS) is launching a collection drive to benefit Homefront San Diego, a non-profit organization that provides active military families with ongoing needs in San Diego County. The collection will be conducted June 1 through June 30, 2011 by all 16 SDSS self-storage San Diego facilities in the following communities: Carlsbad; Carmel Valley; East Lake; Encinitas; Golden Triangle; Jamacha Point; La Jolla; Mira Mesa; National City; North County (Escondido); Temecula; Olivenhain; Otay Crossing; Otay Mesa; Poway; Solana Beach; ...

It's that time of year again! Time for the Brand Jordan 40 & Over Basketball Tournament; the only tournament in Chicago that has the approval of His Airness himself, Michael Jordan. For five consecutive years, Brand Jordan has powered the premier tournament that brings legendary players over the age of 40 to Chicago to compete and raise money for the charity Sportsfactory. Sportsfactory provides fun summer camps and sports clinics for Chicago area youth. Sportsfactory primary mission is to motivate inner city youth to participate in physical activities and healthy ...

Redwood Entertainment, Inc. presents the first of its dynamic theme-night music shows at Drom in NYC with an American Roots Music Review on Thursday, June 23, 2011, from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Appearing at the show will be successful Redwood recording artists Back Alley Players, Jambalaya Brass Band, and Larry Baeder & The MuseGurus. Back Alley Players, recently busy contributing to the soundtrack of the soon to be released World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Studios' film Inside Out, will perform songs from their triumphant debut CD release, Beyond the Blues (which ...

With new technologies and drugs, changes in insurance and health care policies, and the shortage in nurses, the profession will have to reinvent itself. More currently, if the nursing shortage continues, hospitals may have to be reserved only for the very sickest. That means that the number of outpatient care will increase, as will the need for home health care nurses. They will also serve more prominent roles in clinics, consulting firms, insurance companies, and software and technology companies. All across the country today, as well as around the globe, there ...

Seasonal Secret has been launched into a competitive market in a tough economic climate, what sets it apart from other stores and brands is that they carry a small selection of handpicked items that specifically compliment the current season. They have currently launched with the summer 2011 collection, each item has been designed to compliment either key season trends or simply the summer sun. Seasonal Secret has been launched by Mrs Kelly Abraham from Bristol in the United Kingdom, Mrs Abraham said "Despite the current economic difficulties we feel there is a ...

During this era of continuous natural disasters, wars and epidemics, people have experienced immeasurable suffering. Guang Huan Mi Zong founder, Buddhist Master, Holy Ziguang Shang Shi has deeply felt the pain of the people and for their benefit, the Holy Master has revealed Maha Meditation for the first time on April 16, 2011. This secret Dharma is the ultimate hope for all human beings and all nations to overcome disasters and achieve peace and health. The wish of Holy Ziguang Shang Shi is to teach all people Guang Huan Mi Zong Dharma, which was kept secret for thousands ...

The Elite Ayrshire Business Circle is to hold a Summer Luncheon for members, guests and other Ayrshire business people in the Turnberry Suite at Turnberry Luxury Collection Resort on Friday 10 June at 12.30pm. Stephen Walker is Director of Sales & Marketing - Turnberry A Luxury Collection Resort, Scotland. Stephen commented: "We are delighted to welcome members of The Elite Ayrshire Business Circle to Turnberry for their June meeting. As an Ayrshire icon and a global business it's important that we retain strong local links with Ayrshire companies of all sizes, ...

Last year, one out of ten businesses lost money simply because they did not have the latest business information about their clients. Were you one of them? Stephen Bastien was, and he never saw it coming. His company lost $105,600 when he approved shipping merchandise, on credit, to a company that filed bankruptcy the day before. "We thought we covered all our bases," said Bastien. "We pulled a credit report, scrutinized their latest financial statement, and checked their credit references." Had Bastien read that morning's newspaper, he would have ...

If God made everything, then who made God? Why is there evil? Is there life on other planets? These are just some of the questions people will be asking this fall when Alpha USA rolls out it's annual "invitation," a national ad campaign coming to more than 500 cities and featuring "Man Vs. Wild" star Bear Grylls. Designed to help Alpha's partner churches reach outside their four walls and energize their congregations in the process, the campaign asks people to consider, "If you could ask God one question, what would you ask?" People who ...

FASTSIGNS International, Inc., the worldwide franchisor of FASTSIGNS sign and graphics centers, is welcoming its newest team member and Chief Financial Officer, Mike Nittolo. "After serving as interim CFO, Mike accepted my offer to officially join our FASTSIGNS team and we are glad to have him" said Catherine Monson, Chief Executive Officer for FASTSIGNS. "His experience in finance and franchising is a great asset and we look forward to his contributions for our continued growth." With an extensive career in accounting and financial management, ...

Healthy Advice Networks, the nation's leading provider of award-winning patient and physician engagement programs at point-of-care, announces a groundbreaking measurement tool provided by Ecosys Consumer Analytics. The EcosysIMPACT POC effectiveness analysis uses physician claims information and shopper card data to measure actual product purchase in a rigorous test vs. control environment. This provides significantly greater accuracy compared to survey-based purchase intent historically used by brands when measuring the impact of point-of-care health messages on consumer ...

Throughout the two days of sessions during the GNEX 2011 timeshare and fractional expo, speakers and panelists were interacting with attendees in ways not often seen during industry functions. Held during May 11-12, 2011, at the magnificent Atlantis Resort in Nassau, Bahamas, GNEX 2011 saw industry associations from five continents give their support to the event as attendees from the USA, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, South America, UK, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Russia, Thailand, Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and Australia examined creative new ways to grow their businesses. ...

Market reports on Thursday, May 26 show commodities, especially precious metals, holding value despite some sell-off. According to a report from Barclays Capital, investor interest remains strong in the commodities market; recent volatility notwithstanding. Gold remains the favorite metal for investors looking for a hedge against inflation and a weakening dollar. "This further supports the importance of gold and other precious metals as part of a balanced portfolio," says Bill Hionas, CEO of Pan American Metals of Miami (PAMM). "Savvy investors are stockpiling ...

The Thailand Open 2011 will be held close to Pattaya in June, bringing together some of the finest draughts players in the world. It is the seventh time the tournament has been held, with Dutch gamer Gabriel Heerema the current champion. The international competition runs from June 3rd to 12th and sees matches take place from about 08:00 to 14:00 local time each day, leaving players with the afternoon and evening to relax and explore the destination. "Sun, sea, beach, nature, culture, friendly people, nice food, nice nightlife, draughts ... is there a better ...

There are a number of factors that have contributed to the increasing food prices that have pushed, according to the United Nations, an estimated 44 million people into poverty since last June. While traditional news outlets have addressed some of these factors, issues like higher gas prices coupled with poor weather conditions and a rash of natural disasters, there remain a number of causes that escape their attention and this could give people the false impression that if these issues were solved then the cost of food would become more manageable. The reality is the world ...

eLearners.com today revealed the top five reasons military service members should consider an online MBA program. According to the Graduate Management Admission Council, on average, 40,000 individuals separate from the U.S. military each year, of which, about 1,000 choose to attend MBA programs. For active duty military that do not want to wait until they have left the service to pursue an MBA, an online program can be an excellent option. Online education has long been a popular choice for service members due to its flexible scheduling and convenience. From research ...

Specialty Home Improvement, a family-owned design and remodel firm was recently distinguished with a Chrysalis Award for Remodeling Excellence. The Escondido-based remodeling firm took top honors in the category "Residential Bath under $40,000" for a massive renovation of a master bath suite. The Chrysalis award committee received over 400 submissions from throughout the United States and judged entries on overall project design, creative use of space and materials, and the degree to which the project enhanced the original structure. Judges on the Chrysalis ...

Researchers pinpoint a small RNA that spurs cells to manufacture a particular splice variant of a key neuronal protein, potentially promoting Alzheimer's disease (AD) or other types of neurodegeneration. The study appears in the May 30 issue of The Journal of Cell Biology (www.jcb.org). Like a movie with an alternate ending, a protein can come in more than one version. Although scientists have identified numerous proteins and RNAs that influence alternative splicing, they haven't deciphered how cells fine-tune the process to produce specific protein versions. Four years ...

The 2011 NBA playoffs may end with only one winner, but Intertops Casino is rewarding the entire team in its $100K 'Nothing but Net' points race promotion. Players in the top levels of the leaderboard points race will pocket big cash prizes and thousands of others will qualify for weekly casino bonuses up to $250. "We really like to reward our regular players," said the manager of Intertops Casino. "But what I like about this contest is that virtually everyone can get a piece of the $100,000 we're giving away. All you have to do is deposit $25 and enjoy ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Contrary to earlier reports, a new study finds that stress does not appear to increase a person's risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). The research is published in the May 31, 2011, print issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. "While we've known that stressful life events have been shown to increase the risk of MS episodes, we weren't certain whether these stressors could actually lead to developing the disease itself," said study author Trond Riise, PhD, with the University of Bergen in Bergen, Norway. ...

In addition to its damaging effect on the environment and its illegal smuggling into developing countries, researchers have now linked e-waste to adverse effects on human health, such as inflammation and oxidative stress – precursors to cardiovascular disease, DNA damage and possibly cancer. In a study published today, Tuesday 31 May, in IOP Publishing's journal Environmental Research Letters, researchers took air samples from one of the largest e-waste dismantling areas in China and examined their effects on human lung epithelial cells. E-waste, or electronic waste, ...

An enzyme associated with extensive antibiotic resistance called New Delhi metallo-ß-lactamase-1 (NDM-1), endemic in India and Pakistan and spreading worldwide, has been found in two people in the Toronto area, one of whom acquired it in Canada, states a case report in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) (pre-embargo link only) http://www.cmaj.ca/embargo/cmaj110477.pdf. The report outlines challenges and approaches to managing and identifying this pathogen, which is highly resistant to treatment. NDM-1 has spread because of worldwide travel, medical tourism and ...

Attitudes toward end-of-life care for cancer patients vary, but most patients, family members, oncologists and members of the public are receptive to withdrawing futile life-sustaining treatments in people who are dying, found a Korean study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) (pre-embargo link only) http://www.cmaj.ca/embargo/cmaj110020.pdf. The study, by researchers in Korea, aimed to determine attitudes towards end-of-life care, as most previous studies looked only at euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. The researchers surveyed 3840 people, including ...