http://www.send2press.com/newswire/ Business, Entertainment and Technology News Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:19:40 GMT http://neotrope.com 60 en-us 144 31 http://www.send2press.com/newswire/index.shtml http://www.send2press.com/XML/send2press-rss.gif http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0131-004.shtml Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:14:49 GMT Government Legal and Law Manorville New York Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0131-004.shtml James Greco
In early 2011, a Workers Compensation Judge found Officer James Greco innocent of the erroneous charges by Nassau County that he was defrauding the Workers Compensation system. Subsequently, his termination as a Senior Corrections Officer in the Nassau County Sheriff's Department was overturned by an arbitrator. It was concluded that Officer Greco be awarded a three-quarters disability retirement from the New York State retirement system, in addition to retroactive back pay.

HISTORY:

Officer Greco had suffered a career-ending injury due to an assault in 2007 by an inmate. Initially the Sheriff's Department's own doctor deemed him injured and placed him on light duty status. Unfaltering, the Sheriff's Department returned Greco to full duty post anyway, entirely aware that his performance would be less than capable. If Officer Greco had accepted this subjective and irrational decision, his safety and the safety of his fellow officers would be at risk.

After Greco refused to recognize the Department's ploy to place him at a full duty post, he was suspended twice: once for a week; then again for two weeks; and was then ultimately terminated. After termination, Greco struggled to keep his house, where he lives with his wife and two young daughters. Pursuant to an arbitrator's ruling, it was legally documented that the Sheriff's Department did not adhere to its own policies and procedures, and that Greco was indeed, wrongfully terminated. Officer Greco should have been reinstated at his original title, but the Sheriff's Department refused to do so, violating the arbitrator's ruling that was two years in the making. Throughout this time, the Nassau County Sheriff's Department recklessly squandered thousands of tax payer's dollars for needless legal fees.

Greco himself, spent tens of thousands of dollars on legal fees for almost four years, while attempting to prove his innocence. The family also faced losing their home several times however, at no time did Officer Greco accept any disbursement or settlement through the Worker's Compensation Fund, other than for medical treatment. A neurologist's diagnosis of Officer Greco's injuries concluded that if another assault on him took place, the consequences could leave him a paraplegic.

While on active duty at the Nassau County Correctional Facility, Officer Greco became a staunch safety advocate for his fellow corrections officers and inmates alike. After discovering a proliferating and hazardous mold infestation in the correction facility, he promptly reported it to the Department. When no admission or action was taken by the Department, he reported it to OSHA. Following OSHA's investigation and confirmation of the massive mold infestation, the Nassau County Sheriff's Department began to retaliate against Greco by way of discrimination and consistent persecution.

According to the Sheriff Officers Association Union Acting President, Brian Sullivan, this is not the only case where a corrections officer has been terminated and unjustifiably denied retirement status. According to Sullivan, other officers had also been advised by Union officials that nothing could be done about the Department's prejudicial practices, which are common daily occurrences at the facility, and commented that the Sheriff's Department "does what it wants."

A female corrections officer at the same location was injured on the job in 2001. She was subsequently fired in 2004, but was legally awarded three-quarters retirement pay by New York State. To this day, she is still battling the "system" trying to receive her retirement status from the department. Brian Sullivan went on to say that Nassau County's legal counsel for the Nassau County Correctional Center, Elizabeth Loconsolo, stated to him that "a retired Sheriff's identification card is a badge of honor and that Officer Greco is not worthy of it." Current Sheriff Sposato also commented to Sullivan that, "if Greco wants an I.D, tell him to come back to work."

Officer Greco is adamant about not surrendering to defeat by an institution that governs itself and does not adhere to New York State legal decrees. He is determined to set a precedent, whatever it takes, so that future officers will not have to succumb to this unacceptable, bullying treatment.

Given the financial gaffe that Nassau County is presently in, does the Sheriff's Department have carte blanche to frivolously spend tax payer's money for attorney and court fees simply to feed their ego when losing a legal judgment? It is obvious that we have a corrupt and anarchistic regime operating clandestinely behind the walls of this correctional facility. Officer Greco is now returning to the front line yet one more time, to rightfully attain his retirement status.

Media coverage regarding the questionable behavior within the Nassau County Sheriff's Department has been an ongoing endeavor by The New York Times and Newsday; however, it has been an effort in futility.

More information: Rachele 516.524.4833.

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TAGS: James Greco, Police, Fire and Rescue, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0130-002.shtml Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:03:28 GMT Books Internet Petersburg Virginia Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0130-002.shtml Christopher Zoukis PETERSBURG, Va., Jan. 30, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Most Americans don't consider prisons when lamenting scholarship reductions at their local college or higher taxes on gas when filling up at the pump. Maybe they should. According to Christopher Zoukis, author of the forthcoming "Education Behind Bars" (ISBN: 978-1934597774; Sunbury Press, December 2011), upwards of $60 billion a year can be saved simply by educating prisoners.

According to the Journal of Correctional Education, the U.S. incarcerates over 2.3 million persons, a number equal to 5% of the world's population and 25% of the world's incarcerated population. Each of these 2.3 million prisoners costs American taxpayers $32,000 to $40,000 each year for food and housing. Of those 2.3 million, around 800,000 will be released each year and most, that is 70% to 85%, will return to prison within 5 years of release. The exception is prisoners who receive an education while in prison.

According to the Journal of Correctional Education, of prisoners with an AA degree, only 13.7% will return to prison, of those with a Bachelor's degree 5.6%, and those with a Master's degree 0%. The Institute for Higher Education Policy calculates the cost of educating one prisoner to be $2,000 to $3,782 per year, much lower than the $40,000 per year outlay for incarceration.

While educating prisoners is an odd concept to champion, the fact that the U.S. spends $30.1 billion each year to build more prisons should give all Americans pause. This is money siphoned off from local community colleges, state universities, defense, and much needed public work projects, not to mention every American's wallet.

With the January 2012 publication of "Education Behind Bars," a comprehensive resource delineating the financial and social benefits of educating prisoners will finally be available.

For prison education news as it breaks and an ongoing dialogue about the merits of educating prisoners, head over to http://PrisonEducation.com or email Christopher Zoukis directly at ChrisZoukis@Gmail.com.

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TAGS: Christopher Zoukis, Legal and Law, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-07-0712-003_Millennium-Administrators-Inc-Has-Been-Selected-by-The-City-of-Scranton-Pennsylvania-to-Provide-Benefit-Administration-for-Active-Fire-and-Police.shtml Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:45:03 GMT Government Pharma Schwenksville Pennsylvania Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-07-0712-003_Millennium-Administrators-Inc-Has-Been-Selected-by-The-City-of-Scranton-Pennsylvania-to-Provide-Benefit-Administration-for-Active-Fire-and-Police.shtml Millennium Administrators, Inc. SCHWENKSVILLE, Pa., July 12, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Millennium Administrators, Inc., a benefits administrator, has signed a contract with the City of Scranton to provide benefit administration services for over 500 city employees. Millennium is providing administrative oversight for the city benefit program, including cost containment initiatives, claim audits and administrative services to enhance cost saving initiatives at the City of Scranton.

"We are very excited about rekindling our relationship with the City of Scranton's active firefighters and police officers," said Sara B. Picard, president of Millennium Administrators, and affiliate of Millennium Healthcare Group.

"We have a long standing history with Millennium, and we are looking forward to working collaboratively on controlling healthcare costs," said Dave Gervasi, President of IAFF Local 60.

"We are confident Millennium will provide the quality service and immediate response our members received during their previous contractual agreement with the City 10 years ago! We are thrilled to have them back!" said Ann Marie Stulgis, President of FOP.

About Millennium Administrators, Inc.
Millennium provides employers, health insurance consultant/brokers and third party administrators stand-alone Rx programs for over 40,000 members across the country. Millennium Administrators can provide clients a self-funded or fully insured stand alone Rx program or benefits administration services that specifically meet the needs of our client.

More information: www.millennium-tpa.com .

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TAGS: Millennium Administrators, Inc., Insurance, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-04-0415-002-Millennium.shtml Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:59:37 GMT Government Health Schwenksville Pennsylvania Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-04-0415-002-Millennium.shtml Millennium Administrators, Inc. SCHWENKSVILLE, Pa., April 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Millennium Administrators, Inc., a pharmacy benefits administrator, has signed a contract with the County of Middlesex, NJ to provide stand-alone pharmacy benefit services for County employees and their dependents. Millennium is providing administrative oversight for the stand-alone pharmacy benefit program, including cost containment initiatives, claim audits and administrative services to enhance cost saving initiatives at the County.

"It is our responsibility as a leading pharmacy benefits administrator to provide our clients innovative benefit design and other alternatives to reduce their current pharmacy utilization without sacrificing the quality of their present RX benefits," said Sara B. Picard, president of Millennium Administrators, an affiliate of Millennium Healthcare Group.

"Controlling pharmacy spend year-to-year is what Millennium accomplishes for each client. With our strong pharmacy administration expertise, we have the ability to provide our clients the insight on how to maximize savings for the County and the taxpayers of Middlesex."

About Millennium Administrators, Inc.:
Millennium provides employers, health insurance consultant/brokers and third party administrators stand-alone RX programs for over 40,000 members across the country. Millennium Administrators can provide clients a self-funded or fully insured stand-alone RX program that meets their specific needs. More information: http://www.millennium-tpa.com .

More Information and media queries:
Sara Picard, of Millennium Administrators, Inc. 1-610-222-9400, Spicard@millennium-tpa.com .

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TAGS: Millennium Administrators, Inc., Insurance, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-04-0406-004-Farmington.shtml Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:43:29 GMT General Editorial Events Farmington New Mexico Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-04-0406-004-Farmington.shtml Farmington Convention and Visitors Bureau FARMINGTON, N.M., April 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In view of the snow-capped San Juans to the north, with the iconic Shiprock floating on the skyline to the west, Farmington is a rugged oil boom town rapidly emerging as a destination for outdoor adventurers. "Our climate, rivers and wilderness areas make outdoor activities a major attraction for visitors," says Debbie Dusenbery, director of the Farmington Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The dry and temperate high-altitude climate permits year-round fishing, four wheeling, golfing, hiking and biking through a spectacular landscape of canyons, mesas, and unusual hoodoos formations.

Dusenbery adds: "Farmington is known as a sporting playground. In recent years, we have begun to host sizeable outdoor events like The Four Corners Xterra Triathlon coming up in June."

Farmington lies in the heart of the Four Corners near the spot where Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado meet. Three rivers, the Animas, the La Plata and the San Juan merge in its town center.

Top attractions for outdoor recreation fans in the Farmington area include:
* Fly fishing along the Quality Waters of the San Juan River draws fly-fishing enthusiasts from around the world to catch and release big trout.
* OHV buffs hit the trails in the Glade Run Recreation Area where trails wind past boulders, slick rock, and through foothills dotted with Juniper and Pinon. Separate areas are set aside for rock crawling, hiking and mountain biking.
* Animas and Berg Parks bordering the Animas River in Farmington have riverside and woodland trails for walkers, bicyclists, equestrians and bird watchers. In this area, the Animas is slow moving, a good place for canoeing and rafting.
* Fantastic windsurfing in 75-degree water year-round on Morgan Lake, the cooling pond for Arizona Public Service Power Plant is a destination for wind surfers anytime but the winds in spring are legendary.

Farmington also offers one of the most challenging and affordable municipal golf courses in the country. Pinon Hills Golf Course is perennially rated by Golfweek Magazine as one the best municipal golf courses in the United States.

As the commercial hub in the Four Corners, Farmington has a wide range of lodging, restaurants and retail shopping. B & B's include the Silver River Adobe Inn operated by biker and birder Diana Olsen and her husband and Kokopelli's Cave, a luxury B & B in a cave dwelling. Several attractive motels border the Animas River. For a list, check the Bureau website http://www.farmingtonnm.org/ or call 1-800-448-1240.

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TAGS: Farmington Convention and Visitors Bureau, Travel and Tourism, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-02-0225-003.shtml Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:05:31 GMT Government Business San Bernardino California Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-02-0225-003.shtml Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Feb. 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Through government and business partnerships in San Bernardino County, training programs are helping reduce the number of people on welfare, develop their skills and stimulate businesses growth in spite of a tough economy. The County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors knows that assisting businesses during these tough times is the key to our local economic recovery and uses funding received through the Workforce Investment Act to provide this assistance.

J & R Fleet Services is a family-owned truck repair center based in Bloomington. The business had experienced steady growth since opening in 1998, but the economic slowdown of the last few years made it difficult to hire additional employees, especially trained workers.

"We begin working on our clients' repairs within 30 minutes of arrival and no appointment is required," explained Javier Rodriguez, one of the three brothers who owns and manages J & R Fleet Services. "In order to continue these quick turnaround times that we and our customers expect, we have to maintain enough staff to deliver on our promise of unsurpassed customer service."

Six employees were hired last month into entry-level positions with J & R Fleet Services through Federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) dollars administered locally by the Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County. These federal dollars reimburse employers for the wages paid during a pre-determined training period. In this case, all six employees had been receiving government assistance prior to being hired.

"Nearly 1,000 residents of San Bernardino County have been placed in jobs through federally funded on-the-job training programs reducing government assistance while promoting self-reliance, economic sustainability and self-pride," said Chair Josie Gonzales, San Bernardino County Fifth District Supervisor. "This is just one of the many ways that federal Workforce Investment Act funding is impacting the lives of our county's residents."

"We're a small business and the On-the-Job Training program made it possible for us to hire nearly ten percent of our workforce, train them in entry-level positions and develop their skills at our company," Rodriguez said. "We hired all of them into full-time positions and the work ethic and dedication they demonstrated has helped them quickly move up the ranks and earn promotions."

To qualify for this program, participants must have been receiving government assistance. On-the-Job Training offers a way off the government's payroll and a chance to develop marketable job skills that make participants a competitive member of the workforce.

"Taking into account the dollars spent to train versus recovery of these funds through federal wage withholding, we average a strong return on investment in less than one year," said Sandy Harmsen, Executive Director of the Workforce Investment Board. "People get back to work with new skills, are removed from federally-subsidized assistance programs and return as proud and productive members of the community."

This program allows employers to grow in a difficult economy by obtaining temporary training subsidies. In these ways, federal funding is working successfully to create more job opportunities for our local workforce.

"The benefits from participating in this program are numerous," Rodriguez said. "We now have six dedicated new members in the J & R Fleet Services family, and we know that our company has helped to improve their lives. It would not have been possible without the federally-funded WIA program."

For more information, employers and job seekers can inquire through the County's Employment Resource Centers at (800) 451-JOBS.

About the Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County:
The Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County is comprised of private business representatives and public partners appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. The Board strives to strengthen the skills of the county's workforce through partnerships with business, education and community-based organizations. The County Board of Supervisors is committed to providing county resources which generate jobs and investment.

The Workforce Investment Board, through the County's Economic Development Agency and Workforce Development Department, operates the County's Employment Resource Centers (ERCs) and Business Resource Centers (BRCs). The ERCs provide individuals with job training, placement and the tools to strengthen their skills to achieve a higher quality of life, and the BRCs support and provide services to the county's businesses including employee recruitment.

More information: http://www.co.san-bernardino.ca.us/WIB/ .

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TAGS: Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County, Employment, HR and Outsourcing, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-02-0208-002.shtml Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:59:31 GMT Consulting Business Rancho Cucamonga California Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-02-0208-002.shtml Edward Professional Advisors RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Feb. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edward Professional Advisors announces that the City of Compton has selected it to help create its own police department. The Mayor of the City of Compton says, "We are excited about the opportunity to regain local control of our police services. We are in the midst of a campaign to rebirth a new Compton. Having our own police department is part of the overall strategic plan to make Compton a better place to live and work."

Dr. Paul Edward, founder of Edward Professional Advisors, says, "The Sheriff's Department has done a great job during the past ten years in Compton, but research clearly shows that cities with strong community-based police departments are better places to live and work. The police-community relationship is crucial for quality law enforcement and we are excited to be working on this historic project."

The opponents of Compton's transition to local control of their police services say Compton will not be able to afford the costs that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department currently spends on the police services they provide for Compton.

Compton's City Manager, Willie Norfleet, says, "Not only will we gain local control of our police services, but our efforts will cost the citizens of Compton less while providing top quality police services."

"As one of the few African American owned consulting firms, it is an honor to be helping Compton improve its police services. Compton is a place of great importance to the African American community and it feels wonderful to be collaborating with the citizens of Compton to improve their safety and quality of life," says Dr. Edward.

Compton's successful transition to locally controlled police services will not only be significant for this African American community but will serve at the blueprint for other communities around the world.

About Edward Professional Advisors:
Edward Professional Advisors is a consulting firm specializing in working with public safety agencies. The firm's founder, Dr. Edward, is an award-winning author, experienced organizational psychologist, certified business coach, and popular university lecturer. He has made ground-breaking contributions to our understanding of how people and organizations develop and make sustained progress. Dr. Edward's award-winning book, "Moving Forward: Turning Good Intentions into Great Results by Discovering Yourself, Your Place, & Your Path," has helped hundreds of people live better lives.

More information: http://www.edwardprofessionaladvisors.com .

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TAGS: Edward Professional Advisors, Local and Regional Govt., Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2010-11-1119-001.shtml Fri, 19 Nov 2010 06:59:57 GMT Education NonProfit Atlanta Georgia Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2010-11-1119-001.shtml Georgia Humanities Council ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Georgia Humanities Council and the Digital Library of Georgia won the Helen and Martin Schwartz Prize for their partnership on the Civil Rights Digital Library (CRDL). This marks the second time the Georgia Humanities Council has won the Schwartz Prize. Their first prize recognized their success with the online New Georgia Encyclopedia.

The Federation of State Humanities Councils offers the Helen and Martin Schwartz Prize to recognize outstanding work in the public humanities that is supported or conducted by state humanities councils. The CRDL (civilrightslibrary.org) was selected for its unique contribution to the humanities and for its impact on the region and on the state of Georgia.

The CRDL offers a digital video archive of historical news footage, a portal connecting users to civil rights movement content from libraries worldwide, and instructional materials for educators to use in the classroom. The Georgia Humanities Council, via the New Georgia Encyclopedia, developed original articles to supplement the news footage and provide historical context for the movement in Georgia.

Federation president Esther Mackintosh congratulated the Georgia Humanities Council and the Digital Library of Georgia noting, "With this as with so many of its other outstanding projects, the Georgia Humanities Council has forged creative partnerships and drawn on the newest and most sophisticated technological tools to provide the public with a deeper understanding of and greater access to a critical chapter of American history. This combination of innovation, outreach, and solid humanities is exactly what the Schwartz Prize is meant to recognize."

Georgia Humanities Council president Jamil Zainaldin and New Georgia Encyclopedia managing editor Kelly Caudle accepted the Schwartz Prize on behalf of the Council. Zainaldin and Caudle were accompanied by CRDL co-director Toby Graham, who accepted the award on behalf of the Digital Library of Georgia and his co-director Barbara McCaskill.

About the Georgia Humanities Council and New Georgia Encyclopedia
The Georgia Humanities Council (georgiahumanities.org) is a statewide nonprofit organization working to ensure that humanities and culture remain an integral part of the lives of all Georgians. The Council serves the state of Georgia through its grant program and projects, and increases awareness about the history, stories, and ideas that inform our lives, so that we can make better decisions for the future.

The New Georgia Encyclopedia (georgiaencyclopedia.org) is a project of the Georgia Humanities Council in partnership with the University of Georgia Press, the University System of Georgia/GALILEO, and the Office of the Governor. This comprehensive and authoritative resource features articles and images on the history, culture, and life of the state.

About the Digital Library of Georgia:
The Digital Library of Georgia is a GALILEO initiative based at the University of Georgia Libraries that collaborates with libraries, archives, museums, and other institutions of education and culture around the state.

The Civil Rights Digital Library is hosted at the Digital Library of Georgia and was developed through a collaborative partnership involving the Georgia Humanities Council (through the New Georgia Encyclopedia), the University System of Georgia/GALILEO, the Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Collection of the University of Georgia Libraries, the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Georgia, and Georgia Public Broadcasting.

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TAGS: Georgia Humanities Council, Awards and Honors, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2010-11-1109-005.shtml Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:30:38 GMT General Editorial Health McAlester Oklahoma Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2010-11-1109-005.shtml Take McAlester Back MCALESTER, Okla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Victoria Summer is the newest celebrity name signed on to help a local group running a grassroots campaign called Take McAlester Back in southeastern Oklahoma. The campaign is geared toward getting drugs out of the area and implementing programs for children and adults alike that feed creativity.

The singer and actress, born and raised in Berkshire, England, had exceptional talents from an early age. Victoria started dancing lessons started at 3, piano at ten, acting at twelve while her true love, singing, made its professional debut at the tender age of eleven. She received a scholarship to the prestigious Arts Educational Schools in London and found herself at the top of the class by years end.

Victoria excelled at music theatre with credits that included performances for the Queen, the World Premiere of "Brighton Rock" at the prestigious Almeida Theatre and the musical version of the film "Alfie" to name but a few.

Today Victoria is in Los Angeles working with world class producers to create her own original music. She is also performing at places including the 'Crustacean' in Beverly Hills with Izzy Chait and a Celebrity Gala Event with such artists as Chaka Khan and Chick Corea and working as successful actress in Zombie Diaries.

In August 2010 Victoria Summer wrapped a starring role in the upcoming horror film, "Dracula Reborn." Victoria plays "Lina Harker," the object of Dracula's affections in the modern tale of Dracula set in present time Los Angeles. The film, produced and directed by Ray Haboush (Executive Producer of "The Last House on the Left"), is being distributed by Halcyon International Pictures in early 2011.

"Too many people today are still falling into the trap of drugs and alcohol. As an artist myself, I've seen it happen too often to not take action and actually do something about it," says Summer. "There is an artist in all of us and artists need help and encouragement; talent should be nurtured and given the ability to shine."

Ms. Summer is an Ambassador for The Foundation of a Drug Free World, and fully supports the Take McAlester Back Campaign and its purpose to get drugs out and arts in.

"I am very excited to make my first trip to Oklahoma and I look forward to meeting and chatting with you all; sharing stories and music," adds Ms. Summer. "There isn't a better way to make a comeback from the dark depths of drugs and alcohol abuse than through the Arts. The Take Back McAlester campaign is paving the way for you and your community to join together and get creative!"

Take McAlester Back will be holding the concert at the First Christian Church in McAlester. Summer will be the featured performer singing at the event held on the 20th of November 2010 starting at 7:00 p.m. along with McAlester's favorite violinist Michael Ginsburg and Mayor Kevin Priddle on guitar.

Take McAlester Back was founded by the McAlester Chamber, Pride In McAlester, McAlester Main Street and Narconon Arrowhead and now has more than 30 local sponsors in the area.

For more information 918-916-9878 or log onto www.takemcalesterback.com.

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TAGS: Take McAlester Back, Performers and Celebrity, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2010-07-0721-004.shtml Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:50:28 GMT Business Covington Louisiana Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2010-07-0721-004.shtml Tusa Consulting Services COVINGTON, La., July 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ShipCom, a provider of High Frequency (HF) maritime single sideband voice and electronic mail services has appointed Tusa Consulting Services (TCS) as its authorized radio consultant supportive of emergency operations throughout the states of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and coastal Texas.

ShipCom has been solely authorized by the Federal Communications Commission to provide voice and data communications services to municipal, county, state and federal agencies, hospitals and other emergency responders during emergency events. ShipCom's HF frequencies are monitored around the clock by skilled operators, thereby providing utmost call security during the most critical 48 hours following an emergency event.

Operation of HF equipment on ShipCom's network has been simplified through the use of half-duplex channels and idle channel marker tones. If a user hears ShipCom's unique idle channel tone on any of a set of pre-assigned channels, the user can simply key their radio, call the ShipCom operator and the operator will respond in kind. Once communications is established, the ShipCom operator can then patch the call to anywhere in the United States using the public switched telephone network.

ShipCom also operates an electronic mail service via High Frequency radio that operates in a fully automatic mode. The annual cost for ShipCom's emergency communications service is affordable and there are no per-minute charges for on-air services. Long distance telephone charges can be billed direct or to any major credit card.

Tusa Consulting Services (TCS) will assist ShipCom and its emergency responder clients in the development of compact, efficient radio antenna systems, procurement of suitable user equipment devices and user training.

For further information on this infrastructure-independent backup emergency communications medium, please contact ShipCom's Rene Stiegler (rene@shipcom.com).

Public safety agencies located within the states of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana or Texas, desiring information on HF radio communication systems should contact Tusa Consulting Services (TCS) at 985-249-6467 or nick.tusa@tusaconsulting.com.

More information:
www.tusaconsulting.com.
www.shipcom.com.

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