World Down Syndrome Day Spring Festival

Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women at San Diego State University and San Diego Down Syndrome Org.

San Diego, CA, March 05, 2014 - On March 21st, 2014 Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women at San Diego State University and San Diego Down Syndrome Org. will be hosting a Spring Festival on World Down Syndrome Day for individuals who have Down Syndrome.

On March 21st, Pi Beta Phi and San Diego Down Syndrome Organization will host the spring festival at San Diego State University. The members of Pi Beta Phi created about 15 fun and exciting games for these kids to play and when they finish all the games they will experience receiving an Olympic style medal. This spring festival will not only be a fun and educational experience for the kids, but it was also be a great way for the community to really see how special these kids are. As San Diego Down Syndrome Organization puts it “These kids are the special treasures of our society.”

We would like to thank West Jet, Costco, Wendy's and Mc Donald's for their support of San Diego Down Syndrome and this event.

About San Diego Down Syndrome Organization: SDDS started in 2011 by taking in donated books and reselling them in order to provide free educational events and resources. SDDS has partnered with LEGOLAND, Sea World and other San Diego educational establishments to enhance the lives of those with Down syndrome. We have over 5500 members from all over the world. In 2012 we provided over $10,000 in benefits to our community. Individuals with Down syndrome are indeed special treasures to the community as a whole and we plan to share that message with the world. Visit us and help out at http://www.sandiegodownsyndrome.org follow us on Twitter and Facebook

About Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women: Founded in 1867 at Monmouth College in Illinois, Pi Beta Phi has installed nearly 200 collegiate chapters and more than 300 alumnae organizations worldwide. Pi Beta Phi promotes friendship, develops women of intellect and integrity, cultivates leadership potential and enriches the lives of members and their communities. The Fraternity believes in the power of reading and through its philanthropy, Read > Lead > Achieve, promotes a lifelong love of reading that can unlock true potential. For more information, visit http://www.pibetaphi.org or follow Pi Phi on Twitter and Facebook.

Contact:
John Leslie
San Diego Down Syndrome Org.
12038 Woodside Ave Ste A
Lakeside, CA 92040 USA
619-708-5636
jleslie@sandiegodownsyndrome.org
http://www.donatebookssandiego.com
http://www.SanDiegoDownSyndrome.org

Ted L. Nancy (Barry Marder) Now on PodcastOne with Letters From A Nut: The Podcast

Barry Marder, the comedian and author (as Ted L. Nancy) of the Letters from a Nut series of books launches his podcast on PodcastOne

Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, March 04, 2014 - Barry Marder, the comedian and author (as Ted L. Nancy) of the Letters from a Nut series of books launches his podcast on PodcastOne, the leader in audio on-demand programming and a division of Courtside Entertainment Group.

Mr. Nancy gained his fame by making inane requests of large companies and
publishing the hysterical back and forth that ensued. As heard at podcastone.com/Letters-From-A-Nut-The-Podcast. Ted L. Nancy recounts some of his funniest letters from his best selling book as well as occasional chats with fans and other funny folks.

Available at PodcastOne.com (http://www.PodcastOne.com), Marder joins the popular line-up of PodcastOne personalities and brands which include Bret Easton Ellis, Kathie Lee Gifford, Dan Patrick, Brandi Glanville, Chris Jericho, Adam Carolla, Dr. Drew, Steve Austin, Dennis Miller, Ron Paul, Jay Mohr, Jillian Michaels, NPR New York, NPR Los Angeles, 60 Minutes and more.

About Barry Marder
Barry Marder is a comedian and writer. Under his pseudonym and creation, Ted L. Nancy, he authored the highly successful “Letters From A Nut” books which have sold in the millions and are published all over the world. Mr. Nancy writes real letters and receives real responses from businesses, dignitaries, and celebrities.

Barry Marder was a writer on “Seinfeld.” He also was one of the co-writers of DreamWorks animated hit: “Bee Movie.” He has written for Jay Leno, Bill Maher, David Letterman, and wrote with George Carlin. Marder also authored “Stories From A Moron” under his character Ed Broth. Alan Marder did the illustrations for all the books.

Barry Marder is closely associated with Jerry Seinfeld as a friend and a collaborator. Marder currently works on Seinfeld’s “Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee” web series.

It was Seinfeld who first put his name on the “Letters From A Nut” books and got them published leading many to believe Jerry was the mysterious Ted L. Nancy. For years this mystery was rampant all over the Internet about who was Ted L. Nancy. Jerry revealed Marder to be the true author on “Larry King Live” and the “Today Show.”

Marder is from Miami, Florida. He was a medic in the United States Air Force for four years. He is in a long time relationship with his girlfriend Phyllis Murphy, also a writer.

About PodcastOne
PodcastOne (http://www.podcastone.com/) is the leader in audio on-demand programing and a division of Courtside Entertainment Group. Launched in February, 2013, PodcastOne hosts approximately 200 top podcasts including the ones previously mentioned, as well as Radiolab, Freakonomics Radio, Rooster Teeth, The Nerdist, CBS News, Loveline, Laura Ingraham, Penn Jillette, Ross Tucker, Yahoo! Sports Radio, Ask Women and more at www.PodcastOne.com.

Contact:
Barry Marder
PodcastOne
335 North Maple Drive, Suite 127
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-858-0888
bpmarder@aol.com
http://www.podcastone.com/

Outlook for Urgent Care Center M&A in 2014

2013 brought growth to the M&A aspect of urgent care centers. However, with new government regulations and provider shotages, what will 2014 bring to the industry?

Dallas, TX, March 04, 2014 - 2013 brought growth to the M&A aspect of urgent care centers. However, with new government regulations and provider shotages, what will 2014 bring to the industry

Owners of such centers shouldn't suffer from a shortage of potential buyers, but preparation for sale will be the key to success.

“We have seen urgent care garner more and more attention from the health systems and that will also grow in 2014,” said Blayne Rush, president of Ambulatory Alliances, a healthcare investment banking and urgent care center broker firm. “Health systems see that urgent care is an entry point for the patients. I have seen where urgent care refer a great deal of patients to primary care and the systems are fighting over that influence.”

The pattern that some experts expect to see in the coming year is that of smaller deals, as oppossed to those involving urgent care companies with more than three locations.

“From a financial buyer perspective, the challenge is a shortage of platforms of sufficient scale,” said attorney Geoffrey Cockrell, co-chair of the private equity group at law firm McGuireWoods. “…It may require piecing together a couple [platforms] to have sufficient scale to absorb the overhead that a financial sponsor will want to overlay.”

The main threats anticipated involve state-level government regulation and national healthcare provider shortages.

“The regulatory market may put pressure on fragmentation as well,” said Cockrell. “You’re seeing it in New York, you’re seeing it in other states as regulators try to wrestle with this evolving industry. …This will make it more challenging for the smaller urgent care companies.”

Considering all factors, however, 2014 looks to be the year that those looking to do so should sell. Success in this regard will be heavily dependent on the preparations taken by physician owners prior to selling.

“An astute buyer will not buy compliance risk,” said attorney Jon Henderson, Corporate and Transactional Practice chair at law firm Polsinelli PC. “The stakes are too high from a reputation standpoint. An astute seller will engage in an appropriate level of self-diligence to understand his compliance profile.”

The growth and expansion of the urgent care market is thriving as a result of more factors than just the M&A aspect. Furthermore, while 2014 looks promising for investors and owners, experts would warn against letting this prosperous time pass by.

“Anything can be overbuilt, but there’s still a sense that there’s still green space available for building those businesses,” McGuireWoods’ Cockrell said. “If not, we’ll start to see more consolidation and that may be an alternative as well.”

Contact:
Blayne Rush, MHP, MBA
Publisher
The Ambulatory M&A Advisor
18181 Midway Rd. Ste 200
Dallas, TX 75287
publisher@AmbulatoryAdvisor.com
http://www.Ambulatoryadvisor.com

Travel Thru History, sets to Air all Florida Episodes throughout the State

The Daytime Emmy nominated Travel Thru History show is set to syndicate throughout the state of Florida this Summer.

Orlando, FL, March 03, 2014 - The Television Syndication Company, Inc. (TVS) is syndicating The Travel Thru History television show to markets throughout Florida this summer for a broadcast window beginning June 1st and ending August 31st.

The Daytime Emmy nominated series tells the history of destinations around the Sunshine State including Miami, the Space Coast, Key West, St. Augustine, St. Petersburg/Clearwater, plus a special highlighting several other Floridian roadside attractions including Weeki Wachee Springs.

“Response to the series has garnered a lot of interest among stations with several Florida markets already cleared. We're sure the Floridian audience will be thrilled to see historical destinations and attractions right in there backyard,” remarked Cassie Yde, President of TVS.

Two years ago, the show’s creators utilized kickstarter.com, an on-line funding site, to get the show up and running through donations from friends and family. It’s currently airing it’s second season on the MeTV network nationally, and secured a Daytime Emmy nomination for its first season - an unprecedented achievement for a show from such humble beginnings.

“All of our expectations have been exceeded,” says Joe Dorsey, one of the show’s creators. “We set out with only help from our friends and family and a credit card. The overwhelming positive reaction to the show, and the critical acclaim it achieved has made it all worthwhile.”

TVS plans to air the show on major networks throughout the state of Florida for the Summer. The increased exposure will help the show garner more attention from potential sponsors.

“Anytime I can help bring something unique to an audience, something with purpose that will leave a lasting impression or create impact, I'm excited to be a part of it. Travel Thru History is exactly this opportunity. It provides an equal balance of education and entertainment to the viewing audience while showcasing Florida travel destinations in a thoughtful way beyond palm trees and sand. Advertisers and sponsors have a unique opportunity to connect with their Florida customers throughout the state or in regional segments of specific destinations,” explained Jenn Greacen, Executive Director of the Clear Agency, the show’s marketing firm."

Co-creator of TTH John DeMaio explains, “I know Floridians will be excited to hear the history of their home towns. We went to so many interesting places around the state, and we’re excited to get their stories out to wider audience.”

Travel Thru History is produced by Red 5 Creative in association with The Television Syndication company, both headquartered in Orlando, FL.

If you'd like more information about Travel Thru History visit www.travelthruhistory.tv, or to schedule an interview, contact Joe Dorsey at 407-489-3037 or email Joe at joe@red5.tv.

Contact:
Joe Dorsey
Red 5 Creative LLC
300 N. Ronald Reagan Blvd Ste 203
Longwood, FL 32750
321-355-3899
travelthruhistory@gmail.com
http://www.travelthruhistory.tv

Ecotech Institute to Host Webinar, “Launching a Career in Engineering Technology”

Thirty-minute webinar will discuss career training and employment opportunities in engineering technology

Denver, CO, March 04, 2014 - On Tuesday, March 4, Ecotech Institute will hold a free 30-minute afternoon webinar, “Launching a Career in Engineering Technology,” that takes a look at how to have a successful career in engineering technology. The session is part of an exclusive webinar series offered by Ecotech Institute, the first and only college entirely focused on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability. Questions the webinar will address include:

How to train for a career in engineering technology?

What engineering technology is all about and the opportunities available in this field?

How to get a job in engineering technology?

How to have a successful career in this industry?

Chris Gorrie, Ecotech Institute’s Academic Dean, will host the event. The webinar will be broken up into two parts: a 20-minute presentation, followed by a 10-minute question-and-answer session.

“Engineering technology is a growing field and this webinar will enlighten more people to the opportunities available, especially in the renewable energy industry,” said Gorrie. “The tough thing can be knowing how to even get started. This webinar will explain the training that’s needed, how to achieve success in this career and what to expect when pursuing a job.”

Webinar Topic:
“Launching a Career in Engineering Technology”

Date:
Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Time:
3:30 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern/2:30 to 3:00 p.m. Central/1:30 to 2:00 p.m. Mountain/12:30 to 1:00 p.m. Pacific

Moderator:
Chris Gorrie, Ecotech Institute’s Academic Dean

Webinar Link:
http://vc.adobeconnect.com/ecotech/

Ecotech Institute, based in Aurora, Colorado, offers eight associate’s degree programs:

* Facility Management Technology
* Energy Efficiency
* Solar Energy Technology
* Wind Energy Technology
* Renewable Energy Technology
* Electrical Energy Technology
* Power Utility Technician
* Business Administration – Sustainability

For more information on Ecotech Institute, visit http://www.ecotechinstitute.com. You can also follow Ecotech Institute through its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EcotechInstitute and Twitter at https://twitter.com/Ecotech_Inst.

About Ecotech Institute
Ecotech Institute is the first and only college entirely focused on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Launched in April 2010 in Denver, Colorado, it offers eight highly practical renewable energy degree programs that provide graduates with skills valued by today’s alternative renewable energy employers. Classes start once per quarter and applications are always accepted. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Ecotech Institute is a division of Education Corporation of America. For more information about Ecotech Institute, visit ecotechinstitute.com or call 877-326-5576.

Contact:
Jenny Foust
CSG|PR
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-433-7020
jfoust@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com

Launch of New Publication Fills Void in Ambulatory M&A Industry

The official launch of The Ambulatory M&A Advisor means the introduction to the Ambulatory Care Center industry of an online information destination.

Dallas, TX, March 03, 2014 - How do you strengthen an industry? While there are undoubtedly multiple answers to this question, one key element must exist for any industry to thrive: community. For the ambulatory care market, this is where The Ambulatory M&A Advisor comes into play.

The publication, which is live at www.ambulatoryadvisor.com, is the brainchild of Blayne Rush, president and founder of Ambulatory Alliances, LLC. It is intended to establish an opportunity for communication among all those with an interest and professional position in the industry. These professionals are invited and encouraged to not only visit, but to contribute to this community.

“There are obviously other healthcare publications out there, but none that are hyper-focused on the Ambulatory M&A space that’s aim is on delivering thought leadership to the owners of urgent care centers, surgery centers, and the like,” Rush said.

The Ambulatory market consists of the following types of freestanding centers: ambulatory surgery centers, endoscopy centers, diagnostic/imaging centers, radiation oncology centers, freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care/immediate care centers. It is the owners, physicians, lawyers, and investors of and in such centers who require up-to-date news and research in order to be successful. The Ambulatory M&A Advisor provides this information.

“[Other publications] have a broad focus which I like to call an inch deep and a mile wide, or they are focused on transactions for the professional IB’ers, valuators, transaction lawyers, etc.,” Rush said. “We are creating a destination publication that is a mile deep and an inch wide, where those professionals can deliver useful content that will educate not only the professional deal makers, but also the physician owners, sellers and buyers in these niche spaces.”

All those with a stake in such outpatient facilities (lawyers, owners, physicians, etc.) now have a one-stop resource for the exchange of research, innovations, ideas and much more. Not only does the publication intend to position itself at the forefront of others like it, it will also serve as a hub for communication for those within and interested in the outpatient environment.

Contact:
Blayne Rush
The Ambulatory M&A Advisor
18181 Midway Rd Ste 200
Dallas Texas 75287
469-385-7792
publisher@AmbulatoryAdvisor.com
http://www.Ambulatoryadvisor.com

LJM Developments Debuts at World Property Expo

Showcasing Ontario to Foreign Investors and Developers

Burlington, Ontario, March 01, 2014 - LJM Developments is set to exhibit their real estate and investment portfolio in Cannes, France at the MIPIM International Property Market Conference from 11 - 14 March 2014. The purpose of the prestigious event is to allow developers, investors, and value chain suppliers to forge strategic alliances and develop key initiatives.

MIPIM is the world’s leading real-estate event, and has a 25 year history of bringing the global property market together in a number of elaborate exhibitions and conferences all over the world. “The synergistic meeting of developers and capital investors naturally benefits the world property markets, and encourages innovation in real-estate developments,” says Shaheryar Mian from LJM Developments who will be representing the company at the exhibition. The March 2014 conference (MIPIM, 2014) will bring together over 20,000 participants including, 3,000 CEO’s, 4,300 Investors, and 2,000 companies from over 80 countries.

LJM Developments will be attending MIPIM to develop strategic partnerships by presenting lucrative opportunities in the Ontario property market (Huffington Post | February 2014). Ontario demonstrates promising prospects with expected average growth of real output of 3.1% from 2010 to 2014 - and international exports of goods and services accounting for 50% of Ontario’s GDP. With Canada’s net migration expected to increase to 268,900 in 2014, LJM expects further support for the housing sector and rental market as migrants particularly reside in rental condominium units before moving onto homeownership.

Shaheryar Mian further comments, “Our attendance at MIPIM will provide us the perfect platform to entice large foreign investors and strategic partners to investment opportunities in Ontario. With more than a decade of successful projects under our belt, and solid understanding of the market, we are ready to make the case for Ontario. I would also highlight Canada’s leadership in maintaining the world’s soundest banking system, positive net-migration in major urban centers, and a resource-rich economy, which presents further clarity to foreign investors who would appreciate the country’s strong growth potential and stable market and geopolitical fundamentals”.

Ontario is a business friendly marketplace (Ontario Business Report 2012/13), and offers state-of-the-art infrastructure and a skilled and willing workforce to meet market demands. LJM will be displaying its extensive real estate development portfolio including a number of office and retail projects, as well as single family homes and high-rise condominium projects. Amongst the company’s signature projects to be showcased are the recently launched Waterview Condominiums, and Appleby Gardens Condominiums.

About LJM Developments
With over a decade of unsurpassed excellence, LJM Developments is a recognized industry leader in real estate development. The company has developed highly-acclaimed signature projects that are a perfect synergy of world class architectural design and cutting-edge construction quality. The company has launched key initiatives in Southern Ontario, including Toronto, Burlington, and Grimsby.

For more information about the much-anticipated Waterview Condominiums or to initiate the registration process, please visit waterviewcondominiums.ca.

Disclaimer
The opinions stated in this do not represent financial or investment advice, and may not represent LJM developments. Individuals must seek independent qualified financial advice from a licensed financial services provider before making any investments. Opinions, predictions, and forward looking statements in this article should not be used for making financial decisions or investments. Investors must be aware of the risks involved in making investments and must seek professional advice.

If you would like more information about this topic or need to make further press inquiries, please contact LJM Developments at 289-245-1900 or e-mail: info(at)ljmdevelopments(dot)ca

Contact:
Phuong Nguyen
LJM Developments
5001 Corporate Drive
Burlington, ON L7L 7L6
+1 289-245-1900
info@ljmdevelopments.ca
http://www.waterviewcondominiums.ca