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ARLINGTON, Va. (PRWEB) February 10, 2012

Ceremony Marks the Only Time in the Medal’s 28-Year History the U.S. Government’s Highest Arts Honor Ever Bestowed Upon a Military Charity

Fellow 2011 Honorees Include Actor Al Pacino, Singer/Songwriter Mel Tillis and Poet Rita Dove, Among Other Stellar Patrons

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The White House announced today that President Barack Obama will honor the USO with the National Medal of Arts – the U.S. government’s highest arts honor – for sharing the sights and sounds of home with troops stationed around the world. The ceremony will take place in the East Room of the White House on February 13 at 1:45 p.m. ET and will be streamed live at whitehouse.gov/live. Presented to exemplary individuals and/or organizations deserving of special recognition for their encouragement of the arts in America and delivery of inspirations to others through their distinguished achievement, support and patronage, the USO is the only military charity to receive the National Medal of Arts in the medal’s 28-year history.

Fellow 2011 honorees include Al Pacino, Mel Tillis and Rita Dove, among others. Established by Congress in 1984 as a way to recognize outstanding contributions to excellence, growth, support and availability of the arts in the U.S., more than 250 patrons have been presented with this lifetime achievement award with hundreds of nominations being submitted by citizens across the country each year.

“We are humbled by the President’s recognition of our mission to lift the spirits of troops and their families through exceptional entertainment around the world,” said Sloan Gibson, USO President and CEO. “Most importantly – we have never done this alone. From our celebrity friends who have worked with us over the years, our military and corporate partners, and our hard working Entertainment staff – we all share in this honor. We celebrate this award with all of you and with more than 1.4 million service men and women and their families who currently serve our nation.”

Since just before the United States entered World War II, the USO has been the bridge between the American people and our men and women in uniform – extending a much-needed touch of home. In times of peace and war, the USO’s mission has remained the same – to lift the spirits of America’s troops and their families wherever they serve. USO entertainment remains essential to fulfilling this mission and does so by sending out well known actors, athletes, musicians, comedians and entertainers each year to visit and spend time with America’s armed forces and their families. Whether performing a USO show in a remote location in the Middle East, visiting a military hospital in Europe, hosting an autograph signing in the Pacific or screening the latest film stateside, the USO has lifted the spirits of millions of service men and women and their families over its 71-year lifetime.

In 2011, the USO deployed 136 celebrity entertainers on 83 tours to 25 countries and 19 states, entertaining more than 296,000 troops and military families. Nineteen of these tours were to a combat zone in the Middle East. That same year, the USO delivered more than 500 special entertainment events to include concerts, autograph signings, hospital visits and movie screenings. Entertainers who recently toured with the USO include Toby Keith, Carlos Mencia, Gary Sinise, Jon Stewart, Babyface, Train, NFL coaches Gary Kubiak, Jim Mora Jr., Jim Mora Sr., Ken Whisenhunt and other NFL greats, NBA legend Karl Malone, Jillian Michaels, Kellie Pickler, NASCAR drivers Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski, Anna Kournikova, and Jordin Sparks. In 2012, the USO will again deploy some of our nation’s most beloved entertainers.

Setting the stage for USO entertainment is the legendary Bob Hope, who traveled the globe in times of war and peace entertaining service men and women for nearly six decades. Nicknamed “America’s No. 1 Soldier in Greasepaint” and “G.I. Bob,” Hope’s early support of the U.S. military led to a formal relationship with the USO during World War II. Over the course of his career, Hope appeared in or hosted hundreds of USO tours, including 35 consecutive Christmas tours. Befriended by virtually every U.S. President since Franklin D. Roosevelt, Hope was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Bill Clinton in 1995 for his lifetime achievements as a comedian, actor and fundraiser for the USO, among other charitable causes.

Recipients of the National Medal of Arts are personally selected by the President of the United States. Each year, the National Endowment for the Arts initiates the selection process by soliciting nominations for the Medal from the public and various arts fields. Nominations are reviewed by the National Council on the Arts, composed of Presidentially-appointed, Senate-confirmed individuals. The National Council’s list of nominees is then forwarded to the President for consideration with candidates of the President’s own choosing. Past honorees include such notable artists as Quincy Jones, Meryl Streep, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Clint Eastwood, Robert Duvall, Dolly Pardon, George Strait, Smokey Robinson, Johnny Cash, Kirk Douglas, Barbra Streisand, Aretha Franklin, Maya Angelou, Harry Belafonte, Angela Lansbury, Celia Cruz, Minnie Pearl and B.B. King, among others.

About the USO

The USO (United Service Organizations) lifts the spirits of America’s troops and their families millions of times each year at hundreds of places worldwide. We provide a touch of home through centers at airports and military bases in the U.S. and abroad, top quality entertainment and innovative programs and services. We also provide critical support to those who need us most, including forward-deployed troops and their families, wounded warriors, military families and the families of the fallen.

The USO is a private, nonprofit organization, not a government agency. We rely on the generosity of our volunteers and donors. In addition to individual donors and corporate sponsors, the USO is supported by President’s Circle Partners: American Airlines, Kangaroo Express, Kroger, Northrop Grumman Corporation and TriWest Healthcare Alliance and Worldwide Strategic Partners: AT&T, Inc., BAE Systems, The Boeing Company, Clear Channel Communications, The Coca-Cola Company, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft Corporation and Procter & Gamble. We are also supported through the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-11381). To join us in this patriotic mission, and to learn more about the USO, please visit uso.org.

About the National Endowment for the Arts

The National Endowment for the Arts was established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government. To date, the NEA has awarded more than $ 4 billion to support artistic excellence, creativity, and innovation for the benefit of individuals and communities. The NEA extends its work through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector. To join the discussion on how art works, visit the NEA at arts.gov.

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(PRWEB) February 10, 2012

Today Alltopics just got a lot hotter in its search engine by adding Artists to its rainbow of topics and fascinating news stories, thus making it the number one resources for entertainment and news. Whether the reader is an art fan, or just made the very first painting of one own, Alltopics artists articles provide hours of fascinating reading as this premiere information website which grabs articles on all things related to the world of Art.

The best Artists news and articles are gathered in one place. With Artists.alltopics.com users can search all over the globe and web to find the most resourced articles and news for today’s arena of the world of Art. Alltopics rates the articles, garnered from social networks like Facebook, Google and Twitter, by popular demand. Alltopics is the number one stop on the Internet that helps to find all the latest gossip, breaking news, unusual conditions and news flashes that might reveal Artists news around the country and around the world.

As soon as the reader enters Artists.alltopics.com, one will be amazed at the depth and breadth of the articles to discover: Which artists earn the highest salaries? What is the role of art in the development of human civilization? And who decides whether something is a piece of art or a useless bulky trash? The answers to all these are in the artists section of Alltopics.com, the number one answer-finding site.

It takes just one-minute search on Alltopics to find the most current information from every site and news source on the internet, including Facebook, Twitter and GooglePlus, and all of it rated for popularity. If a professional, amateur artist or just an art lover read and liked it, tweeted it or recommended it, Alltopics keeps it fresh and updated until another topic comes along. The website changes, just like the tastes in art, every second, as new and revealing information comes along from around the world.

Google Plus, Twitter and Facebook all contribute new and popular postings to Alltopics.com. It is arranged by popularity as well as subject matter making it easier for the viewer to choose the pertinent headlines and postings to peruse through for information on Artists and other related ideas.

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“Jeff Navajo Aspiring Artist” by Artist Rick Wheeler demonstrating at Tubac Golf Resort & Spa

Tubac, AZ (PRWEB) February 09, 2012

It is no secret that Southern Arizona has historically been a place saturated with creative talent. Nowhere will this be more evident than in the Santa Cruz Valley, March 16–18, 2012. This is where some of Southern Arizona’s finest artists will participate in the 4th annual Santa Cruz Valley Open Studio Tour. Here dozens of local artists from Tubac, Sahuarita, Green Valley, Amado, Rio Rico, and Nogales will open their studios to the public for one weekend allowing visitors the rare opportunity to see where creativity begins. Local resorts Tubac Golf Resort & Spa in Tubac and Esplendor in Rio Rico will be hosting area artists and offering food and drink specials each day of the tour.

The amazing studio tour offers patrons insight into the creative process and work environment of area artists while also allowing them to purchase works directly from the artists themselves. The Santa Cruz Valley Open Studio Tour provides a glimpse into the sometimes “unknown world” of artists. Traveling from studio to studio visitors will get an unprecedented look at artists and their work.

There is also plenty of room for exploration given the natural beauty of the region. Visitors will find a diverse selection of art, culture, fine dining, furnishings, history, shopping, museums, hiking, and lodging. Unlike most art tours, the Santa Cruz Valley Open Studio Tour is free. Visitors will be able to plan their own agenda, tour the area, and visit the artists’ viewing locations during the three day event. “With the addition of 10 more artists growing our list of participants to 54 this year, Open Studio Tour 2012 promises to be even bigger and better than the last three very popular tours,” said Susannah Castro, Tubac Center of the Art’s Artistic Director. “Each year participating artists open their studios to the public. This is a rare opportunity to see where and how the artists work. The work represented runs the gamut of artistic expression, from traditional oil painting to batiks, encaustics, jewelry, metal sculpture and more.”

A free full color catalogue with maps to dozens of studios, artists’ profiles, listings of events, restaurants, lodging and shopping will be available for pick up at Tubac Center of the Arts, Green Valley Chamber of Commerce, Green Valley Community Centers, Herberger Theater Center and Scottsdale Artists School, Tucson Pima Arts Council, and at many businesses in the valley, Tucson, and Phoenix metro area. In addition to information on the artists and TCA, the catalogue will contain promotional information about various sponsoring businesses and organizations throughout the region. A list of catalogue pick up points as well as a virtual catalogue will be available at http://www.tubacarts.org. Copies of the 2012 catalogue can be ordered by calling the Center at 520-398-2371.

The tour will be launched with a preview exhibition of artists’ work on display at Tubac Center of the Arts from March 16 – April 29. A gala artists’ reception sponsored by local Tubac businesses Tumacookery and YardWoman will kick off the tour at Tubac Center of the Arts on March 16, 2012 from 5-7 pm.

About Tubac Center of the Arts: Tubac Center of the Arts is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to the celebration and promotion of the arts through education, exhibitions, performances, and the collection and presentation of art that honors the artistic and historic heritage of Tubac and the Santa Cruz Valley.

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Greer, SC (PRWEB) February 09, 2012

MedFirst Alert, a leading marketer of personal emergency response systems (PERS), has announced the launch of a unique product which allows full two-way communication with emergency personnel, and in a wider coverage area.

“Our new Medical Alert System is the first monitored medical alert device that allows you to speak and listen directly through the pendant itself,” says John Nunnally, chief executive officer of MedFirst Alert. “This allows on the spot voice communication with emergency personnel—unlike traditional medical alert devices.”

“And with over 600 feet of effective communication range, the Medical Alert System provides significantly enhanced security in the home and surrounding areas,” adds Nunnally.

Its website notes that the device’s two-way communication ability means there is no need to be physically near a base console to talk with an operator. Also noted is that the device is water resistant and may be worn in the bath or shower, that service is provided in both English and Spanish, and that all MedFirst Alert call center staff are Emergency Response certified.

As reported in a study conducted by the National Council on Disability, 80 percent of the elderly persons who used assistive technology were able to reduce their dependence on others. In addition, half of those surveyed reduced their dependence on paid helpers, and half were able to avoid entering nursing homes.

“This state of the art product brings a new level of comfort and peace of mind to anyone living alone or concerned about having an accident or emergency at home,” says Nunnally.

About MedFirst Alert

Based in Greer, South Carolina MedFirst Alert has been providing quality products and services to the marketplace since 2009. For more information on the company or the Medical Alert Systems contact them at (800) 595-0718. Or visit their website at http://www.MedFirstAlert.com.

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Athens, GA (PRWEB) February 08, 2012

Hong Kong’s Construction Industry Council (CIC) is building Hong Kong’s first zero carbon building, and it will include an ECO-MAX adsorption chiller made in Athens by Power Partners, Inc., as part of a tri-generation system that provides power, heat and cooling to the building. The building, which will soon have a name, is expected to be complete in mid-2012 and is a pioneer project to showcase state-of-the-art eco-building design and technology for local and international audiences. Power Partners shipped the chiller in December.

Hong Kong’s CIC and Development Bureau will fund the HK$ 240 million, two-story building, which will occupy approximately 10% of a 150,000 square foot property in Kowloon Bay. The building will generate 70% of its electricity by using biodiesel derived from waste cooking oil. The remaining 30% will come from solar or photovoltaic panels located on the roof. The CIC projects that 8,250 tons of greenhouse gases over a period of 50 years will be prevented.

Once open, the project will provide an education platform to showcase green building technologies and low carbon living to the industry, the public and students. The project has seven key components, including a showcase of zero carbon design provisions and technologies, eco-offices, a showcase eco-home, an indoor exhibition and education space, Hong Kong’s first urban woodland, an eco-garden and an outdoor exhibition area.

The CIC has targeted the building to qualify for BEAM Plus Platinum, the highest benchmark for green construction. “CIC’s Zero Carbon Building goes beyond internationally recognized definitions of zero carbon building,” said Yu Wai-wai, Zero Carbon Building Task Force Chairman. “The building is designed to generate more renewable energy than its operational needs, thus allowing the surplus energy to be used by others in the surrounding area.”

The ECO-MAX adsorption chillers made by Power Partners save energy by using waste heat to address a facility’s refrigeration and/or air conditioning needs. Tri-generation systems that combine cogeneration with an ECO-MAX chiller enable simultaneous production of power, heat and cooling from a single heat source and result in overall system efficiency, as well as savings in capital and energy costs. The company manufactures chillers whose power production ranges from 10 to 330 RT, or tons of refrigeration. The Zero Carbon Building chiller produces 20 RT. In its information materials about the Zero Carbon Building, the CIC says the building will be the first generation plant in Hong Kong which harvests waste heat for energy generation.

“It is an honor for Power Partners’ ECO-MAX chillers to be a part of such a signature project for China. In a time when products imported to the U.S.A. far exceed exports, it is refreshing to have a technology so desirable that it makes the export list and will be showcased to promote green education and a low-carbon lifestyle,” said Mike Stonecipher, Power Partners Business Segment Leader.

ABOUT POWER PARTNERS

Power Partners is a leading manufacturer of overhead distribution transformers, serving utility, industrial and commercial customers in North America, Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean and other markets. More than 8 million transformers have been produced at the company’s manufacturing facility in Athens, GA, over its 50-year history. More recently, Power Partners has also been producing ECO-MAX adsorption chillers and solar water heating systems. Power Partners is a partner in the EPA’s Combined Heat and Power Partnership (CHP) and in the Green Supplier Network. The company is ISO 14001: 2004 certified.

Recently, SJF Institute and Citi Foundation named Power Partners one of the seven 2011 winners of the Green Jobs Award for its contributions to the economy and the environment. The company also received the Excellence in Sustainability award at the 2011 Manufacturing Innovations Conference, a national event sponsored by the National Institute of Standards’ Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). Power Partners was honored for its breakthrough, environmentally responsible products, including ECO-MAX adsorption chillers and solar thermal products, and for the energy saving measures it utilizes in its manufacturing facility.

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New York City, NY (PRWEB) February 06, 2012

Lürzer’s Archive, the celebrated creative resource for advertising professionals worldwide, is relaunching its website according to the principle of “curatorship of inspiration.”

With striking graphics, the ability to view all new submissions from agencies and features which will inform and inspire, the website complements the prestigious magazine, which for 28 years has presented the most interesting new print campaigns, TV commercials and, more recently, digital designs from all over the world.

It is a phased launch, with a brand new homepage on Monday 6th February offering new features and linking back in places to content on the existing site. Features include:

    Daily features on Audiovisual, Campaigns, Digital and Who’s Who in the ad world, plus a weekly blog from our Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Michael Weinzettl;

    Inspiration Creative picks from the arts and cultural commentators;

    Profile Featuring creatives from all over the world;

    New submissions All submissions which we receive from creatives worldwide;

    Partner Advertising festivals and cooperation partners;

    Reader’s picks Our readers vote for their top ten from the latest submissions;

    Social media Increased emphasis on using Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to showcase our fresh content and share new ad spots and creative news.

Sandra Lehnst, CEO, says, “We are delighted to have been able to secure the services – and talents! – of Fernanda Romana, former Global Creative Director on Digital and Experiential Campaigns at Euro RSCG Worldwide and a real star of the digital scene, and her Brazilian team from CricketDesign. ”

“Fernanda elaborated a fresh new concept for the website according to the principle ‘Curatorship of Inspiration, ” adds Publisher Michael Weinzettl. “With her new concept she points out the difficulties with the information overload which the ad scene struggles with while searching for relevant information online and explains that there is a clear need for curatorship of this information.

Lürzer’s Archive is proud to take on this role – we are the new curators of inspiration!”

The website content and social channels will be managed by editors Sue Keogh and Rhia Chohan from Sookio, who have produced content and social campaigns for the BBC, ITV, Yahoo!, AOL, Bauer, Toshiba, The Guardian, The Independent and TEDx events. They said, “We are very excited to launch this project with Lürzer’s Archive and to be working with such a prestigious publication. By showcasing the digital elements of this beautiful magazine to the online world, we hope to interact, innovate and inspire.”

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(PRWEB) February 03, 2012

Today sees the official launch of a Facebook Poetry Contest for Valentine’s Day at the Dublin Writer’s Museum, Ireland. With ‘love’ as the central theme, the sponsors hope to tap into the ‘creative seedbed’ that the newly elected Irish President, Michael D Higgins, spoke about in his inaugural address; that instinct for the arts that the Irish have become so renowned for. ‘Our successes…have been in our literature, art, drama and song…and in how that drama and song have helped us cope with adversity, soothed the very pain which they describe so well, and opened the space for new possibilities.”

Holding the contest on social media allows for original and previously unpublished poems to be viewed and shared easily, offering a ready-made platform for any budding poet, but also reconnecting people with a passion for language. The contest is sponsored by siopa.com, the online Irish portal for authentic, quality Irish goods and acclaimed Irish poet, Leanne O’Sullivan, will judge all submissions and select a winner.

Entering is simply a case of visiting siopa.com on Facebook, reading the contest rules and then entering a love poem of no more than 40 lines in length. The contest is open to all those aged 18 or over and the deadline for submissions is 14 February 2012. The winner will receive a Traditional 10-Carat Gold Claddagh Pendant – showing a heart, adorned with a crown, held in a pair of hands. This and other authentic Irish products are available to buy online at

siopa.com.

Leanne O’Sullivan, Irish poet and contest judge, says: “Valentine’s Day seems to have been invented by a poet – the first reference to lovers finding their mates on this day comes from Chaucer’s poem, The Parliament of Fowls. Therefore, it seems to me that the links between Valentine’s Day and poetry are intrinsic. And what subject is more worthy of poetic inspiration than love? I am very much looking forward to reading the submissions for this contest, and I have no doubt that the work will explore with verve and creativity so many of the triumphs, frustrations, longings, and solaces that pertain to Cupid’s arrow.”

So get your creative hat on and earn lots of brownie points with your loved one this Valentines Day!

For more information, visit siopa.com on Facebook

For further details, including interviews and/or images, please contact:

Maebh Coyle (siopa.com); Email: maebh(at)siopa(dot)com; Mob: 0860626005

*Editorial Note on siopa.com:

http://siopa.com/Siopa.com was established in May 2011 as a result of an increasing demand from overseas customers for products that were handmade, authentic Irish goods. Set up by Irish internet entrepreneur, Lulu O’Sullivan, siopa.com operates from an office in Dublin, Ireland, with 16 full time staff. http://siopa.com/Siopa.com is at the heart of Ireland, with access to some of the finest producers of traditional Irish crafts.

*Editorial Note on Leanne O’Sullivan:

The acclaimed Irish poet Leanne O’Sullivan will judge the Facebook poetry contest on behalf of siopa.com. Leanne was born in 1983 and comes from the Beara Peninsula in County Cork. She has published two collections of poetry with Bloodaxe Books, Waiting for My Clothes (2004) and Cailleach; The Hag of Beara (2009). She received the Ireland Chair of Poetry Bursary in 2009, and in 2010 was awarded the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature.

*Both of the above are available for interview on request.

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Louisville, KY (PRWEB) February 02, 2012

Evidence In Motion (EIM) is pleased to announce a Network Partner Consortium partnership with Body Dynamics, Inc., Gold Medal Physical Therapy, Loudoun Physical Therapy, and ProAction Physical Therapy. This will allow partners to collaborate in the delivery of EIM’s Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency, Sports Physical Therapy Residency, Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship, and Transition DPT in Musculoskeletal Management training programs.

Using the most up-to-date research and cutting edge technology, EIM is transforming the way physical therapists are trained and educated. EIM’s Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency, Sports Physical Therapy Residency, Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship, and Transition DPT in Musculoskeletal Management training programs are delivered to the physical therapist, where they live and work, through web-based educational “distance learning” platforms. Online learning is complimented by a thorough mentoring program and on-site weekend intensives conducted at Network Partner locations throughout the United States.

Based on educational research, the hybrid model of online education and on-site intensives demonstrates a best-in-education approach. This is the exact approach that EIM was founded in and has successfully used to graduated over 100 physical therapists in its APTA credentialed Residency and Fellowship Programs.

Body Dynamics, Inc., Gold Medal Physical Therapy, Loudoun Physical Therapy, and ProAction Physical Therapy will serve as training locations for EIM’s clinical residencies, fellowship, and traditional continuing education curriculum. The partnership will also allow Consortium partners to expand their internal clinical education and research activities. Several of the offerings included in the Residency and Fellowship curricula will be made available to other Consortium staff, enhancing lifelong learning and quality improvement initiatives for many of their professional personnel.

“The Consortium’s collaborative partnership is very valuable to all parties,” states Larry Benz, DPT, MBA, ECS, OCS, Co-founder of EIM. “EIM’s educational offerings will fulfill Body Dynamics, Gold Medal Physical Therapy, Loudoun Physical Therapy, and ProAction Physical Therapy personnel’s educational needs. At the same time, the partnership will allow EIM to reach a broader range of physical therapists. Ultimately, this venture will enhance patient care in the Mid-Atlantic region.”

About Body Dynamics:

Body Dynamics’ mission is to provide physical therapy, fitness, and health and wellness programs that are individualized for clients of all ages and abilities with new or chronic conditions, and are implemented by a community of progressive professionals who are committed to innovative, exceptional, integrated care. For more information about Body Dynamics, please visit BodyDynamics.com.

About Gold Medal Physical Therapy:

Gold Medal Physical Therapy, LLC exists to serve patients, employees and the community at large by creating an environment to deliver truly excellent quality healthcare. Highly trained and caring professionals are provided with ample time, space and equipment to allow for the personalized attention we believe each patient deserves and requires. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of patients and referral sources with excellent, caring physical therapy treatment. For more information about Gold Medal Physical Therapy, please visit GoldMedalPT.com.

About Loudoun Physical Therapy:

Loudoun Physical Therapy is an outpatient orthopaedic physical therapy clinic dedicated to providing the highest quality orthopaedic rehabilitative treatment. We specialize in one-on-one treatment, manual physical therapy and sports medicine for all age groups using state of the art programs and services. Recognized as “Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year” and “Service Business of the Year” two years in a row, Loudoun Physical Therapy remains committed to providing up-to-date therapies to restore fitness and wellness in our clients. For more information about Loudoun Physical Therapy, please visit LoudounPT.com.

About ProAction Physical Therapy:

ProAction Physical Therapy was established in 2001 by Rachel Miller, PT, OCS. She had the vision to create an environment where people can receive the highest quality of care in a one-on-one setting. Most physical therapy clinics emphasize quantity over quality by scheduling multiple patients for one physical therapist at one time, and relying on unskilled, unlicensed aides to actually guide treatment. Our mission is to eliminate pain and dysfunction by providing individualized rehab programs in order for you to return to all activities including sports, work duties, and daily routines painfree. For more information about ProAction Physical Therapy, please visit ProActionPT.com.

About Evidence in Motion:

Evidence in Motion (EIM) is an education and consultation company whose sole reason of existence is to elevate the physical therapy profession and the role of physical therapists in healthcare delivery. A strong dedication to fostering the creation and assimilation of an evidence-based practice culture within the physical therapy profession is a cornerstone of EIM’s mission. They have put in place evidence-based practice treatment pathways in many facilities and aims to promote the global sharing of information and ideas, thus advancing evidence-based physical therapy practice, research and education around the world. EIM offers Continuing Education, Residencies, a Fellowship Program, a Musculoskeletal Transition DPT, and an Executive Program in Private Practice Management with optional Transition DPT. For more information, please visit EvidenceInMotion.com. You can also find EIM on Facebook and Twitter.

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Boston, MA (PRWEB) February 02, 2012

Cumar, the industry’s premier natural stone fabricator & supplier, celebrated Thank Your Mentor Day with musical mentor, Grammy Award Winner Patti Austin and special guests. Industry leaders from the Music, Legal, and Design business communities gathered to celebrate and raise awareness of the impact of mentoring both cross-culturally & cross-generationally. Design New England and The Over My Shoulder Foundation created and inspired the Design Industries prestigious MIDDIE (Mentors in Design) award for its first presentation in 2011. Mitchell Gold Bob Williams showroom in Boston’s Back Bay was the perfect setting to gather and have the special guests present their unique mentoring stories.

Dave Connor, general manager of CUMAR Marble & Granite, spoke to the group about the importance of mentoring in the Design industry. “We created the MIDDIE awards to recognize design professionals who share their time, expertise and wisdom with upcoming generations of designers. It is through a personal commitment and focus on others that the magic occurs”, said Connor, “We are putting forth the challenge and call for nominations for the 2012 MIDDIES today!”

In the stone world, mentoring is the only way that the special craftsmanship has been able to live on from generation to generation. Cumar’s founder and owner Angelo “Ivo” Cubi is a 7th generation stone artist from Verona, Italy whose passion for his art has brought him international recognition. His daughter Carlotta is the 8th generation and is the comptroller for the company. She is soon to be bringing G-9 (the 9th generation) into the family. Ivo’s stone creations can be seen in the most luxurious homes, office buildings and hotels on the East Coast.

Mentoring happens every second at Cumar under the watchful and caring eye of Ivo and managers. Young apprentices start as assistants and move quickly within the company. Ivo’s infectious spirit and pride in the company translates into a family of diligent employees who stand proudly behind every creation that is made at their facility in Everett, MA.

The emcee for the evening was Boston’s own Candy O’Terry of Magic 106.7 who spoke of her special role as both mentor and mentee with many women in the Boston business world. Says Candy, “I have one motto to live by……you get what you give!”

Rick Dyer, Newton Attorney, told his story of treacherous beginnings in the streets of Boston where he lived with crime, drug addiction, incarceration, and despair and how several mentors in his life provided the hope and ability to overcome. Ultimately with a pardon from then Governor Michael Dukakis, Mr. Dyer was able to become a member of the Massachusetts Bar. Now a passionate attorney in the Metro-Boston community, he gives back as a mentor to many people seeking assistance toward a path of recovery.

Patti Austin concluded the evening presentation with a surprise $ 10,000 scholarship given to one of her local mentees, Santana Roberts. Santana has been working with Patti for the last 5 ½ years and was just accepted to the Berklee College of Music. Mentored by some of the greatest performers and producers in the Music business her mentoring is extensive and extends to many new talents. What many in attendance at this special event learned is Patti is currently a mentee in the Design Industry with some of our very own local talent serving as her mentors.

Everything seems to come full circle in many people’s lives. In Mentoring it is a natural full circle that brings all involved an incredible sense of satisfaction and purpose. Connor continued, “The emotional energy in the room was electric throughout all of the mentoring presentations. CUMAR is looking forward to its next event later this spring that will continue the Designing the Next Generation and overall mentoring message of” helping those who need a helping hand”.”

As one of Patti’s most influential mentors, Quincy Jones, once said, “We are successful only when we give back.” Take the time to be a mentor. It can be an incredible path to success.

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Easton, PA (PRWEB) January 31, 2012

ECO SWIM BY AQUA GREEN, the global leader in stylish and sustainable swimwear, announces distribution through new retail partners.

“We’re a family-owned business, and a new retailer is like a new member of our family,” says Alex Waldman of ECO SWIM BY AQUA GREEN.

The new retailers are great for the ECO SWIM BY AQUA GREEN family because they embody two of the most important elements of the ECO SWIM BY AQUA GREEN brand: fit and style.

ECO SWIM BY AQUA GREEN swimsuits are made from upcycled materials that would otherwise become trash, and their new retailers are drawn to them because the brand doesn’t sacrifice style for the sake of the environment. Everything But Water is a retailer that provides women with everything they need, from bathing suits to cover-ups to beach accessories, and specializes in outfitting women with dream attire for their dream getaway.

Everything But Water has retail locations from coast to coast across the United States, and reaches many more customers through online distribution. They will carry a selection of ECO SWIM BY AQUA GREEN bikinis, tankinis, board shorts, and cover ups.

Canyon Beachwear, another retailer with both online and brick and mortar locations, has a mission to be “the best women’s designer swimwear and beachwear boutique and bathing suit shop in the country,” and caters to a customer who wears designer fashion in every part of her wardrobe, including her swimwear.

Canyon Beachwear has 6 locations in California and one location in New York City. The retailer carries ECO SWIM BY AQUA GREEN one piece swimsuits, dresses, drawstring skirts, and board shorts.

ECO SWIM BY AQUA GREEN swimsuits are known throughout the industry for being stylish pieces, and they’re also widely recognized for being among the best-fitting swimsuits for every body type. Swimco, a retailer with locations across Western Canada,is known for its fit experts. The Swimco experience is all about finding the right fit, and the Swimco fit experts are well-versed in the art of finding swimsuits that flatter every woman’s figure. The retailer will carry ECO SWIM BY AQUA GREEN swimsuits both online and at their retail locations.

Swimco customers can book private fit sessions with fit experts to find a “Bikini for Any Age.” Online customers can also shop by problem area, including hip slimmers, waist shapers, and tummy tamers.

Aqua Beachwear, located on the West Florida coast, is another new member of the ECO SWIM BY AQUA GREEN family. Don and Mary Bauer purchased the business while honeymooning on Sanibel Island in 1994. One month into owning the business, Mary heard a customer crying in the fitting room and realized that selling swimsuits can be as difficult as buying them.

Over 15 years later, Aqua Beachwear now employs dedicated fit specialists so that every customer in every shape and size can enjoy a positive swimwear shopping experience.

Aqua Beachwear has grown since then, and stores are located in Florida, the Sun Belt, and the US Virgin Islands. The store is carrying selections from several ECO SWIM BY AQUA GREEN collections, including the Basics, Classics, and Forever collections.

ECO SWIM BY AQUA GREEN is the world’s leading sustainable swimwear brand, making suits from recycled materials. ECO SWIM BY AQUA GREEN is based in Easton, PA and its swimsuits can be purchased at specialty and department stores, as well as on select websites. For more information about ECO SWIM BY AQUA GREEN’s environmental leadership, swimwear and events, visit http://www.ecoswim.com.

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