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Facial Reanimation Specialist, Jackie Diels, Spends a Week at the Facial Paralysis Institute in Beverly Hills

The Facial Paralysis Institute

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 27, 2012

Babak Azizzadeh, MD FACS, and The Facial Paralysis Institute in Beverly Hills, CA were honored to have neuromuscular facial retraining specialist, Jackie Diels, spend a week at the Institute.

Diels is an expert in the field of facial paralysis. She has over 25 years of experience working only with patients who need to retrain their facial muscles after Bell’s palsy, facial paralysis and other causes.

“We are very thankful that Jackie spent a week with us at The Facial Paralysis Institute. While we are making great strides in surgical treatments for facial paralysis, facial reanimation therapy is an essential component to the full recovery of a patient. Jackie spent time with many of our patients and staff, providing us all with valuable information,” said Dr. Azizzadeh.

Facial physical therapy with Diels consists of special movement coordination exercises and stretches to help improve the patient’s ability to make facial expressions after the damaging effects of paralysis.

Many patients experience synkinesis after paralysis, a condition in which the nerves heal incorrectly and send the wrong message to muscles in the affected area. For example, when a patient tries to smile, their eye will close. Diels provides patients with specific techniques to counteract the effects of synkinesis so they can make a more normal facial expression.

The results of facial physically therapy may take a while to set in, but eventually patients will be able to make facial expressions that are more similar to their pre-paralysis expressions.

Dr. Babak Azizzadeh, the Director of The Facial Paralysis Institute in Los Angeles, is a Harvard-trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery of the face, eyes and nose. He is double board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.

He is deeply committed to the treatment of individuals with facial paralysis and Bell’s palsy. His expertise in facial paralysis and facial plastic surgery make him one of the most sought-after surgeons in the country.

In addition, Dr. Azizzadeh is also the Chairman and Director of the CENTER for Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills. He is an expert in surgical procedures such as facelift, necklift and rhinoplasty, as well as highly skilled in non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments, including lasers, Ulthera, CoolSculpting, injectables, fat grafting, chemical peels and liquid facelifts. He has written 5 medical textbooks, lectured around the world and been featured in national media outlets including The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Doctors, The New York Times and Discovery Health for his extensive knowledge in facial plastic surgery.

Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, the Facial Paralysis Institute provides our patients with the most comfortable and technologically advanced facilities in the field of medicine. For more information about The Facial Paralysis Institute visit http://www.FacialParalysisInstitute.com

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BMG Rights Management Selects Counterpoint Systems’ iMaestro Enterprise System

Cannes (PRWEB) January 21, 2009

Counterpoint Systems, the leading provider of software solutions for rights management, royalty accounting and product licensing, today announces that BMG Rights Management, a newly-formed division of the international media group Bertelsmann, has selected its iMaestro product for use in managing copyright and royalty information.

iMaestro will help BMG Rights Management capitalize on the growing demand for popular music in film, in television, in advertising, on the web and on mobile platforms. iMaestro is a comprehensive administration package that BMG Rights Management can adapt to its specific business model and use in managing its assets with maximum accuracy, efficiency and transparency.

“The complexity of today’s rights and royalties agreements requires a software management solution that is both flexible and powerful,” said Counterpoint Systems CEO Amos Biegun. “BMG Rights Management recognized the importance of having a state-of-the-art enterprise application for its business management requirements from the outset. iMaestro will help BMG derive maximum value from their assets today and it will continue to serve their needs for many years to come.”

“Bertelsmann has been in the music business for decades and is aware of the complexities involved in managing music rights, especially in the digital space. We are delighted to have chosen Counterpoint Systems’ iMaestro solution as it will enable us to be at the forefront in the rapidly evolving music space,” said Hartwig Masuch, CEO of BMG Rights Management.

About BMG Rights Management

BMG Rights Management, part of the Bertelsmann Group, offers performing artists and songwriters from all over Europe a state-of-the-art and comprehensive management of their music rights. Headquartered in Berlin and represented in the European core markets through its own affiliates, the company supports them in building and marketing their repertoire as well as in financing, servicing and administering their music rights in a transparent and competent manner. Under the leadership of CEO Hartwig Masuch, BMG Rights Management sees itself as a services organization dedicated to the needs of the performing artists and songwriters it represents. Since its foundation in October 2008, the company has achieved a number of prominent signings including songwriters Peter Fox and 2Raumwohnung as well as recording artist Nena. The company can also build on recording catalogs of over 200 artists which were acquired from the former Sony BMG Music Entertainment joint venture.

About Counterpoint Systems

Founded in 1987, Counterpoint Systems is the world leader in software solutions for rights management, royalty accounting and product licensing. The company’s specialized software products employ the most sophisticated and up-to-date technologies and its dedication to research and development ensures that Counterpoint keeps pace with changes in legislation and industry practices. Counterpoint Systems’ extensive client list also includes 20th Century Fox, Concord Records, MTV Networks, Paramount Pictures and NHL Enterprises and eMusic.

Counterpoint Systems is headquartered in London and has offices in Los Angeles, New York and Northern California. For more information, visit http://www.counterp.com

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Ricky Lee to Perform at The Made In America Store to Commemorate 2 Years in Business

Ricky Lee

Elma, NY (PRWEB) April 15, 2012

The Made In America Store will be celebrating being open for two years by presenting Ricky Lee, a Nashville recording artist at its location. The second anniversary in of itself is proof that buying USA made products can help the economy. Since the opening of the store in April of 2010, the store has gone through three different expansions and grew the inventory from 50 unique products to over 3,500 products.

Ricky Lee and the Made In America Store teamed up back in 2010 when the store owner, Mark Andol, discovered Lee’s song, ‘Made In America.” The patriotic song is about Ricky growing up in America and how times used to be with relatives working on the factory line to it eventually being shut down. The song stresses how important it is to keep your values with being made in American.

The Made In America Store offers two of Ricky Lee’s albums, and also are 100% American made. Ricky Lee is also committed to the US soldier, just like the Made In America Store. For every CD Ricky Lee sells, he donates five dollars to the VFW Military Assistance Program.

Customers can purchase both Ricky Lee’s CD’s, “Ordinary Man” and “Freedom”

The Made In America Store is located on 900 Maple Road in Elma, New York. 14059. The Made In America Store is committed to selling 100% American made products, right down to the packaging. The Made In America Store sells over 3,500 products from over 290 independently owned companies. Consumers can visit http://www.MadeInAmericaStore.com for an online catalog and more information on events and news. Consumers can also follow the Made In America Store on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, Google+ and FourSquare.

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LivingFuelTV Features Renowned Canadian Physiologist About “Exercise Medicine” Prior To The Summer Olympic Games In London

Dr. Greg Wells and KC Craichy

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) April 20, 2012

What do a 21-year-old Olympic athlete and an 11-year-old leukemia patient have in common? Both benefit greatly from the research and wisdom of renowned physiologist Dr. Greg Wells, Ph.D.

Dr. Wells is an associate professor at the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto. He is a leading researcher and author of the forthcoming book “Superbodies: Peak Performance Secrets From the World’s Best Athletes.”

Dr. Wells appears on LivingFuelTV with KC Craichy, best-selling author and Founder & CEO of Living Fuel, Inc.

“We are thrilled to have Dr. Greg Wells on LivingFuelTV,” Craichy said. “He is one of the top physiologists in Canada and works extensively with world-class athletes and chronically ill children. The purpose of our special television series is to educate people about how Dr. Wells’ research into human extremes can help everyone live healthier and more productive lives.”

Dr. Wells calls what he does “extreme human physiology” because he researches how the body works when it’s failing and challenged by chronic disease, and it’s almost as perfect as you can expect it with the Olympians.

As a researcher, Dr. Wells uses specific exercise protocols to test the limitations of the human body in various diseases—mostly related to muscle and lung conditions. Dr. Wells has been using advanced MRI technologies to measure the limitations because MRI does not require any radiation or drugs and offers a look inside the human body without the use of needles or other invasive measures.

Dr. Wells is also an Associate Scientist in Physiology and Experimental Medicine at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada.

“I’m really lucky to have the career that I have,” Dr. Wells told Craichy during the LivingFuelTV interview. “I spend a lot of time with children with chronic diseases at the hospital, and then I also get the chance to work with some of Canada’s best Olympians.”

Dr. Wells will cover multiple aspects of human health and achievement during the special television interview series with KC Craichy.

Dr. Wells has extensive experience in television, including as the host of the Gemini-Award winning “Superbodies” segments for Canada’s national Olympic broadcast and as on-camera sport science and sport medicine analyst for the CTV Broadcast Consortium, ABC News and ABC’s 20/20 during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Dr. Wells’ on-camera analysis will also be part of Canada Television’s 2012 Olympic broadcast in London this summer.

KC CRAICHY is Founder & CEO of Living Fuel – The Leader in Superfood Nutrition, and the best-selling author of “Super Health – 7 Golden Keys to Unlock Lifelong Vitality,” and the author of “The Super Health Diet – The Last Diet You Will Ever Need!” He is a health advocate and expert on natural health and performance nutrition and host of LivingFuelTV. Craichy’s extensive study of leading-edge health research and collaborative work with top medical and nutritional practitioners and researchers to solve his wife’s health problems led him to the founding of Living Fuel, Inc. Craichy is committed to changing lives through nutritional and multi-media lifestyle education combined with leading-edge high impact superfoods. He also serves on the Clinical Nutrition Review Board (the certifying body of the International and American Association of Clinical Nutrition). Craichy lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife Monica and their five children.

LivingFuel products are distributed in Canada by LivingFuel Canada.

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Best Practices Videos from The School Improvement Network Added to PBS TeacherLine Peer Connection for Coaches and Mentors

PBS TeacherLine Peer Connection offers professional development modules for instructional coaches and mentors to learn about the interventions they are sharing and how to employ the coaching and mentoring process effectively.

Arlington, Va. (PRWEB) January 21, 2009

As teacher professional development across the nation becomes more customized, rather than one-size-fits-all sessions, schools need quick, easy access to high-quality resources for coaches and mentors to use on an ongoing basis with teachers. To that end, PBS TeacherLine has partnered with The School Improvement Network to incorporate new content into PBS TeacherLine Peer Connection that helps teachers turn research theory into classroom practice. PBS TeacherLine Peer Connection is an online suite of multimedia resources, instructional strategies, and tools that support educators responsible for providing onsite, job-embedded professional development to their peers.

Award-winning videos, articles, and other resources from PD 360, a leading on-demand professional development resource, and The Video Journal of Education will be added to PBS TeacherLine Peer Connection in early 2009. Topics covered in the materials include coaching, classroom management, instructional strategies, and assessment. All of the content is research-based and classroom-proven. The School Improvement Network has worked with top instructional experts such as Rick Stiggins, David Sousa, Doug Reeves, Rick DuFour, and Michael Fullan, and identified the very best teachers, no matter where they are located, to develop videos of best practices. There are real classroom examples from elementary and secondary schools located in urban, suburban and rural areas.

“The strong brand and quality of PBS TeacherLine, combined with The School Improvement Network’s award-winning PD 360 content, will enable more teachers to learn and implement best practices in the classroom and increase student achievement, which is ultimately what we all are working toward,” said Chet Linton, CEO of The School Improvement Network.

PBS TeacherLine combines the power of online communication and collaboration with trusted, valuable content. Featuring thousands of research-based, standards-aligned content in K-12 math, reading and instructional technology, PBS TeacherLine Peer Connection enables instructional coaches, teacher leaders, and mentors to augment their current professional development programs and create a customized, practical learning experience for teachers. PBS TeacherLine Peer Connection offers modules for school-based professional developers to learn about the interventions they are sharing, and how to employ the coaching and mentoring process productively to provide effective teacher professional development.

“PBS TeacherLine and The School Improvement Network are committed to helping improve teaching and learning to prepare our students for the 21st century,” said Melinda George, senior director for PBS TeacherLine. “Providing educators with the resources and professional development support they need is a critical step toward reaching this goal.”

“I am most impressed with the scope of Peer Connection…the wealth of resources allows the coach to make suggestions specific to the learner’s needs and interests,” said Lynn Heady, director of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment for Williamson County Public Schools in Franklin, Tenn.

For more information about PBS TeacherLine Peer Connection, visit http://www.pbs.org/peerconnection. To learn more about The School Improvement Network, go to http://www.schoolimprovement.com.

About PBS TeacherLine:

PBS TeacherLine is committed to helping teachers acquire the skills they need to prepare students for a successful future. PBS TeacherLine provides high-quality, affordable professional development through facilitated, online courses, collaborative learning communities, and exemplary Internet-based resources. Currently, more than 130 courses across multiple subject areas are offered. Teachers can earn continuing education units, professional development points, and graduate credits for course completion. The courses have been developed in conjunction with leading education organizations, including Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL), Education Development Center (EDC), Concord Consortium, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and International Society for Technology Education. Created in 2000, PBS TeacherLine is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education for ,046,811. This represents approximately 85 percent of the total program funding. The remaining 15 percent is funded through in-kind support from PBS and program income.

About PBS:

PBS, with its 356 member stations, offers all Americans — from every walk of life — the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television and online content. Each month, PBS reaches more than 115 million people on-air and online, inviting them to experience the worlds of science, history, nature and public affairs; hear diverse viewpoints; and take front row seats to world-class drama and performances. PBS’ broad array of programs has been consistently honored by the industry’s most coveted award competitions. Teachers of children from pre-K through 12th grade turn to PBS for digital content and services that help bring classroom lessons to life. PBS’ premier children’s TV programming and Web site, pbskids.org, are parents’ and teachers’ most trusted partners in inspiring and nurturing curiosity and love of learning in children. More information about PBS is available at http://www.pbs.org, one of the leading dot-org Web sites on the Internet.

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Hollywood & Las Vegas will Honor Long Time Veteran Hitmaker Robert Metzgar in Nashville

Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) April 27, 2012

(Hollywood-Las Vegas-Nashville) – Legendary producer Robert Metzgar will be honored by the Hollywood, Las Vegas and Nashville music community with his nomination to the Who’s Who Among Music Executives for 2012-2013.

*See http://www.robertmetzgar.com

Mr. Metzgar has been the winner of 13 awards for promotion of such artists as Kenny Rogers (So In Love With You ASCAP 1981 Capitol Records), Diana Ross and Lionel Richie, (Endless Love, ASCAP 1981 Motown Records) Billy Joel (Just The Way You Are 1977 CBS/SONY Records-Columbia Records Hall Of Fame) Charlie McLain (Just One Look In Your Eyes – Tapadero Music BMI Publishers 1986 on CBS/SONY Records) and these 16 major label acts: Bandana (Warner Brothers Records) Sawyer Brown (Capitol Records) Carl Butler (CBS-Columbia Records) Lee Greenwood, Emmy Lou Harris, Alan Jackson, Carl Jackson, Warner Mack (MCA Records 23 million in sales) Tommy Overstreet (MCA Records 11 million in sales) Johnny Paycheck, Billy Walker and the Smokey River Boys (MCA Special Products) and produced the Smokey River Boys album entitled “O Brother” about the movie of the same title starring George Clooney. *See http://www.smokeyriverboys.com

Mr. Metzgar has either promoted, produced for television or worked in the studio with some of Nashville’s greatest superstars. Mr. Metzgar’s publishing company, the Aim High Music Company (ASCAP) is now joint ventured with other major publishers in Hollywood. His label, Platinum Plus International is distributed through The Orchard in New York City. The publishing company has been awarded 13 gold records and 11 platinum records through the past 35 yars of music related sales on various artists and songs. Mr. Metzgar’s companies also own Club Platinum Music (BMI) and he is the sole parter in Bobby & Billy Music (BMI). Platinum Plus International holds the record for having some of the highest charted national hits in various trade magazines such as Billboard Bluegrass, New Music Weekly, Cashbox magazine and various other indie charts.

*See http://www.platinumplusinternational.com

Mr. Metzgar manages and does production for a very limited number of extremely prestigious & high value music clients who are developing their careers with various record labels in Hollywood, Nashville and New York. He was voted the Producer Of The Year at the MIRL awards by country radio during the CMA Fan Fair week of June 1993. Mr. Metzgar’s mother was a prominent songwriter for the S Baptist Broadman Press in Nashville and is the writer of the very famous “Jesus Breaks Every Fetter.”

*See http://www.janiemetzgar.com

Elected to the Legends Hall of Fame, the West Texas Music Hall Of Fame, Mr. Metzgar is the only producer to ever have 11 single releases all with bullets in the Hot Country Singles chart in the same week of February 1994. He was ASCAP’s prestigious winner of the popular music awards in 1991, 1992, 1993 and for “jazz” in 2010. He is prominently mentioned in the official biography of Garth Brooks entitled, “American Thunder” which is published by Random House. He continues to produce and promote for his very select client list. Mr. Metzgar has been a judge for the Miss America, Miss USA and Miss Tennessee contests. To contact the Legends Hall Of Fame Producer for advice concerning your music career, contact him as follows:

Robert Metzgar, GM

Capitol Management Group

330 Franklin Road

Brentwood, TN 37027-3282

800-767-4984 (toll free)

615-321-0600 (main)

615-338-4497 (fax)

http://www.capitolmanagement.com

info(at)capitolmanagement(dot)com

*Log on to Robert’s web site at http://www.robertmetzgar.com for further information of to contact him personally send an email to robertmetzgar(at)aol(dot)com and he will respond to your requests within 48 hours

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StockReports.net’s Provides Weekly Stock Picks Recap: SunPeaks Ventures +495%, SEFE Inc. +65%, WikiFamilies, Readen Holding, AISystems and NeoMedia Technologies

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New York, NY (PRWEB) April 14, 2012

SunPeaks Ventures Inc had an impressive second consecutive week as the stock continued to jump for the ninth straight session on Friday. Shares ended higher by 4.05% to .80 after hitting an all-time high of .83 earlier in the session.

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Kia dreams big with Track’ster concept car unveil at 2012 Chicago Auto Show

Kia concept car

SEOUL (PRWEB) February 14, 2012

What happens when a dream becomes reality? In the case of the Kia Track’ster concept unveiled at yesterday’s Chicago Auto Show, car enthusiasts begin to salivate. Amid the driving rhythm of heavy-metal music, smoke and blinding lights, Kia Motors America (KMA) took the wraps off a performance-oriented three-door Soul coupe concept that hints at what could possibly be the future of Kia’s wildly successful Soul.

“The idea was to make the Track’ster tough looking, like a bulldog,” said Tom Kearns, Chief Designer for KMA. “But the car had to be approachable as well. We wanted to base the car in reality so people instantly knew it was a Soul, but with a lot of attitude. It had to be a bold interpretation that would change people’s conceptions of what a sporty Kia could be.”

Mission accomplished.

The bold attitude Kearns refers to starts with the eye-catching Whiteout and Inferno Orange paint scheme. While the white portrays complex layers and shades that contribute to dramatic depth, the orange is perfectly suited for racing. Kia’s signature grille features an air intake slit and is trimmed in lightweight carbon fibre. Smoothly integrated head lights sweep back suggestively over the sculpted front-wheel arches. The deeply recessed lenses echo the trapezoid themes found throughout the Track’ster and are accented with compelling LEDs.

Most striking up front is the Track’ster’s lower intake grille. Flanked by immense LED driving lights with billet aluminium surrounds, the Track’ster is capable of swallowing prodigious amounts of air to keep the engine running cool even under the most gruelling conditions. The lower valance, trimmed in carbon fibber and accented with Inferno Orange, rides just inches off the ground and lends to the car’s menacing stance.

The Track’ster is not just another pretty face; it has a body to match. Sculpted surfaces seem to flow into each other naturally. The flanks are smooth but accented with well-defined wheel enclosures. Tucked beneath the Track’ster’s hips are custom HRE-K1 monoblock billet performance wheels that were a joint effort of Kia’s California design team and HRE. The wheels are wrapped in 245/40-19-inch front and massive 285/35-19-inch rear Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 high-performance tires.

The wheelbase on the concept is stretched to 101.2 inches, almost an inch longer than the production Soul. As expected on a car with the Track’ster’s performance intentions, large 14-inch Brembo vented and cross-drilled disc brakes are embraced by six-piston calipers in front and 13.6-inch discs are paired with four-piston calipers at the rear.

Soul fans will instantly recognize the Track’ster’s angled roof, accented with Inferno Orange. Closer inspection reveals this concept, while Soul inspired, is missing the production car’s rear doors. The front doors have been lengthened and adorned with smooth billet push-style handles which echo the racing-inspired billet fuel filler door. Carbon fibre lower side valances are also accented in Inferno Orange and incorporate functional rear-brake cooling ducts. The back hatch incorporates a horizontal Inferno Orange “backpack” panel that accentuates the Track’ster’s 75.5-inch width, which is more than 5-inches wider than a production Soul.

With performance as the top priority, the Track’ster rolls into Chicago with a concept drivetrain sure to kick start any driving enthusiast’s heart. KMA’s design team dreamed big, but also kept their vision firmly rooted in reality. A 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine pumps 250 horsepower to the pavement, a 66 percent increase over that of the production Soul. Power is routed to all four wheels via an electronically controlled four-wheel-drive system. The short-throw six-speed manual transmission is capped with a stubby spherical shift lever. The Track’ster rides on a lowered sport suspension tuned for track performance.

Opening the driver’s door reveals a light and airy interior highlighted with deeply bolstered Inferno Orange suede-covered racing seats. Granite Gray leather envelopes the interior landscape and imparts a feeling of strength and stability. Granite Gray suede wraps the sport steering wheel and door panels. Located deep within red-glowing nacelles, the primary instruments are large and easily readable. Auxiliary vehicle information such as oil temperature and battery voltage is found atop the dash panel while navigation, entertainment and HVAC controls are accessed through a large touch-screen panel located just above the engine Start/Stop push-button.

Behind the front seats is where Track’ster takes a significant step away from its Soul stable mate. The rear seats have been removed and replaced with a fully integrated equipment tray and spare-tire well. “We saw the Track’ster as a performance-inspired concept that could spend time on the road and racetrack,” said Kearns. “The idea was to make the tools and equipment necessary to keep the car performing in top condition easily accessible.” Large panelled bins stow racing gear such as helmets, suits, gloves and tools while emergency supplies are housed within a separate and highly visible Inferno Orange container. A custom rear strut brace incorporates a quick-release handle to allow for fast wheel changes.

While there are no current plans to produce the Track’ster, Kia’s California design centre team enthusiastically took on the project. “Concept cars are icing on the cake,” said Kearns. “They allow KMA’s design team to dream about what could be. Whether that dream becomes a reality or not is a separate question.”

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Actress & Bestselling Author Jennifer Nicole Lee Rocked Hollywood with Her Los Angeles Fitness Model Factory Women’s Empowering Workshop

Celebrity & Best Selling Author Jennifer Nicole Lee

(PRWEB) April 27, 2012

Actress, bestselling author and top fitness super model Jennifer Nicole Lee and her dream team of top experts and her top celebrity photographer headed to the city of angels to motivate a special elite group of women at her first ever one day mega Fitness Model Factory event in Hollywood. JNL coached an exclusive group of top health, wealth, glamour, fitness and beauty experts and professionals who all were “JNL-Approved” to spend some much valuable time with JNL and her inner circle one on one.

The women all grew by quantum leaps as the “Los Angeles Fitness Model Factory” mega event started off with a mixer, where the top women in the fields of glamour, beauty, fitness and wealth all got to know each other. Marina Aleksintser was the co-host of the event, and opened up the female empowerment workshop with her key note speech on how to stand out from the masses and make a long lasting impact in only seconds that will draw in your colleagues and potential collaborators.

Then JNL took the stage where she welcomed each dynamo, calling the members by name and allowing them to introduce themselves, where they shared their core genius, refined expertise, passions and goals. The women were more stunning, stronger and complete show-stoppers not only from head to toe, but from their outside skin to their shining spirits and souls. Top earners in their fields, the most highly sought after nutritionists, Doctors, in demand key note speakers, healers, A-list hair and makeup artists, fashionistas, and yes even repeat JNL Fusion Master trainers all where in attendance.

JNL went on to share her top secret marketing, advertising, and revenue generating secrets, followed by a open room live question and answer session. Jennifer Nicole Lee’s ‘big fun” Fitness Model Factor event then climaxed when the event transitioned from seminar to photo shoot, with master photographer Claude Taylor behind the camera.

A special celebrity appearance topped off the event when living legend Miss Elisabetta Rogiani entered the room with a grand entrance. Having dressed the iconic likes such as Jane Fonda, Elle McPherson, Jackie Warner, and JNL herself, Rogiani coached the women on what made a women exceptional. The elite attendees had the special chance of a life time to model the http://www.JNLbyRogiani.com line, where all experienced the direction of both masters of their art form and craft, JNL and Elisabetta.

The event rounded off with last call networking where the super models traded business cards and personal contact information.

When asked on how her event went, JNL responded, “There is nothing more beautiful, alluring or hypnotic than a beautiful strong women, who is both beautiful and strong on the inside and outside. It’s my goal and passion to increase the quality a person’s lifestyle. And to help women learn, grow, become successful, sexy, and self-sufficient makes me glow inside. As a leader in the beauty, fitness, and wellness industry, and also being a mom and wife, I know just how important esteem-building exercises are for women. I am proud to say I have motivated many top experts and professionals just to be that much more driven, passionate, and confident in their own abilities.”

When asked if she will present this exclusive chance of a life time opportunity again, JNL replied, “There is a big demand for my Fitness Model Factory day events, that empower women and allow them to break out of their normal ever day life and really take the time to name their goals and then create a blue print to make them happen. We are now looking at New York City, Atlanta, and possibly Chicago soon.”

The complete list of leading professionals who attended are:

The Alli B: 2nd Degree JNL Fusion Master Trainer & Vegan Nutritionist

Noel M. Kelman: super successful mom of four, and top life coach in the making

Marnie Miller: in demand hair dresser, top fitness model in the making, and health enthusiast

Jenna Krahn, aka Jenna K: Top JNL Fusion Master Trainer & Specialist in Nutrition

Michelle Phillps: avid fitness competitor, top bikini model, & key media presenter

Christine Auer: multi-award winning fitness competitor, empowerment guru, Specialist in Sports Medicine

Dr. Catherine Divingian: top fitness competitor with impeccable credentials, authoring a book on mental and physical strength for women.

Sandy Gonzalez: 19 years in Marines, Top Tier Marine Sergeant, JNL Fusion Master Trainer, devoted mom and wife

Angela Skeels: the camera loves this young, driven and passionate future fitness competitor who works presently as a public safety dispatcher who has a strong body and mind having to make split decisions during life threatening emergencies.

For more info, please visit http://www.FitnessModelFactory.com

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HYPERAMS Announces Upcoming Auction of Pharmaceutical Equipment

Vernon Hills, IL (PRWEB) February 13, 2012

HYPERAMS LLC has purchased the assets of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc – Tech Group Division and will be auctioning off the machinery and equipment. The auction will be a one-day live and online auction on February 15th. The assets are located in Williamsport, PA.

The auction will include pelletizing extrusion lines, plastic injection molders, rubber injection molders, hot runner controllers, temperature controllers, granulators, clean rooms, conveyor, die separator, robots and sprue pickers, central resin distribution system, dryers, color blenders, loaders & separators, toolroom equipment, plant equipment and more! The auction will be conducted with Heath Industrial Auction Services, Inc. For additional information about the upcoming auction please visit, http://www.hyperams.com or click here to bid online.

More About HYPERAMS:

HYPERAMS –asset maximization services-focuses on disposing of and investing in the excess assets of distressed and healthy companies. HYPERAMS provides valuations of machinery and equipment in all industry verticals and consumer product inventory. For more information, please visit http://www.hyperams.com.

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