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Palm Beach Neurological Center is located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and has been actively involved in clinical trials and research for decades. The staff of the Center are heavily dedicated to furthering research in the neurological field. Dr. Michael Tuchman, M.D., has over 30 years of research experience. Rhonda Skiles, ARNP, has well over 14 years of experience conducting research at the Center.

During 2014, the Center has focused primarily on research in Alzheimer’s Disease and Migraine.

Migraine Research

In August, the Center announced that it is participating in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, Phase II study on migraine prevention. The objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of AMG in chronic migraine prevention and will cover 12 weeks. Qualified participants may receive either one of two doses of the medication or a placebo in a subcutaneous injection. After the 12 weeks, participants will have the option to receive the actual investigative medication at a specified dose.

To qualify for this study, participants must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have headaches at least 15 days out of a month, with 8 or more of those days being migraine days, for 3 months prior to the study
• Meet other study eligibility criteria

• Have been receiving a drug containing Donepezil for the last 6 months, at a dose of 10-mg per day for the last 4 months.
• Be diagnosed with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s Disease.
• Be age 50 or older
• Have a caregiver available during every visit
• Not have any other conditions affecting mental ability. e.g. schizophrenia, Parkinson’s disease
• Have complete list of medication history. Certain drugs may disqualify the participant.

Benefits of participating in a study

There are many benefits to participating in clinical trials. Some of these are:

• Furthering research. Clinical trials move research further along and provide for newer, safer, and more effective treatments.
• Receiving quality care. The Center provides excellent care to our study participants.
• Free care and expense compensation. All study-related medications and consultations will be free, and often the study sponsors will reimburse for reasonable travel, food, or parking expenses.
• Receiving cutting edge treatment. Study participants may receive cutting edge treatments that improve quality of life.

For more information about Palm Beach Neurological Center and to find out if there is a current opening in either a chronic migraine or Alzheimer’s disease study,call (561) 694-1010.

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Media Contact:
Palm Beach Neurological Center
Michael M. Tuchman, M.D.
Rhonda L. Skiles, ARNP, NP-C
3365 Burns Road #203
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
561-694-101
http://www.palmbeachneurological.com

Across the nation, there are more than 4.5 million homes with in-ground swimming pools. Florida contains the second largest number of private pools statewide at just over 650,000.Roughly ten percent of Florida homes have swimming pools. This statistic is expected to increase in number. People may choose to construct an in-ground pool for a variety of reasons which boil down to two:

• An in-ground swimming pool adds value to the property. A well-constructed, well-designed, and well-maintained pool will add about eight percent to the value of the property when the owner goes to sell it.

• An in-ground pool adds quality of life to the home. Many households prefer to have a private swimming pool in the backyard for family and social gatherings or just general summer fun. Not only is a pool social-friendly, but a well-designed pool can add aesthetic beauty to the backyard.

Once a homeowner has decided to research constructing a pool on their property, they’ve already decided an in-ground pool will add to their lifestyle. At this point they are trying to determine what materials to use, what shape and depth they want, certain aesthetics, their budget, and who they can trust with such a large project.

Florida is a prime location for residential pool construction. It is a state where the swimming season is year-round and the cost of labor is relatively low (as compared to other states). There are a large number of pool companies and the competition helps to keep the price down. However, pool design and installation is still likely to run into the tens of thousands of dollars and building an in-ground pool is a major construction undertaking and requires specific engineering expertise. The old adage “you get what you pay for” certainly applies.

Homeowners must wade through the pool installation options available. A handy resource is the Florida Swimming Pool Association (FSPA), a non-profit group that works as a vetting organization for pool companies. This association verifies the company’s reputation, certification, and associated licenses. If the company is a member of the FSPA, then the homeowner can be assured the company has a minimum quality standard.

Choosing a company vetted by the FSPA is the first step towards choosing a reputable pool installation company. Another important factor in determining whether a company is trustworthy is how long the company has been installing pools. Experience is desired for this type of project. Also, the longer the company has been serving the community, the better the data for quality of service. More time means more customers, more customers means more reviews and references, and it is more likely that the Better Business Bureau will have a report and grade for the business.

Pool Doctor of the Palm Beaches is a pool installation and maintenance company that has been in the pool business since 1984. It is a member of the FSPA and has been CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certified by the National Swimming Pool Foundation. For more information about how Pool Doctors of the Palm Beaches can help with the design and installation of an in-ground pool, call (561) 203-0270 or visit http://www.poolspalmbeaches.com/contact-us/.

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The Costa Rican real estate market is now flooded with fully furnished American-style homes. Six years ago that was not the case.

Six years ago, Costa Rica had an intense real estate market that did not have many American-style homes already constructed for sale at a reasonable price. There were plenty of Tico-style homes for sale; however, many American expats learned that while the Tico homes were in the price range they wanted, these homes did not really meet their lifestyle preferences.

Tico homes tended to run smaller and did not always include certain amenities Americans expected, such as a dryer hook-up in the laundry room, hot water in the shower or an open floor plan. Expats were left with the choice of building their ideal home in paradise from scratch, or spending an exorbitant amount for one of the few American-style homes available.

Fast forward to today and a search of real estate listings shows a new trend. There are American-style homes for sale at reasonable prices and they are being sold fully furnished. Many of these homes served as rental properties and the owners do not wish to deal with the logistics of moving, selling, or getting rid of the furnishings involved.

The advantages to purchasing a fully furnished home for the buyer are:

• They do not have to outfit the home from scratch. The buyer can walk through the home and pick and choose what furniture and appliances they wish to keep, and what they wish to replace.

• They do not have to ship down a whole household from the States. Everything that comes into Costa Rica has to go through customs and gets assessed a duty tax (even used items). The buyer of a fully furnished home could choose to only ship a few key items, saving a great deal on shipping costs and duty fees.

• They have time to ship and/or replace items. The buyer of a fully furnished home could prioritize the items they want to replace and plan strategically how they will do so. They can choose whether or not it is an item that they need to import from the U.S. or whether it can be purchased in country. There is more flexibility because the home is usable as is.

• They may move - in or rent the home immediately. If the home is a primary residence, the home buyer could choose to move-in immediately and slowly renovate as they wish. If the home is intended as a rental, the buyer can almost immediately turn around and rent it out.

It appears that this trend of selling fully furnished homes has become a major selling point in Costa Rica’s buyer’s market as property owners and real estate agents try to get the sale. Nearly half of the constructed homes for sale are listed with the option of purchasing it fully furnished.

The Ackerman’s relocated to Costa Rica a number of years ago and now sharetheir experiences and other tips regarding Costa Rica in hopes of helping others contemplating a similar move. If you are interested in subscribing to their blog or to keep up to date on the property listings, including those available fully-furnished, please sign up at http://ackermanrealtyinternational.com/subscribe-today/.

Some examples of fully furnished properties that are currently for sale are:

• Villa la Costa. This estate is a blend of modern and traditional elements and was featured in “Estilos y Casas”. The main house involves 2,450 square feet of living space, 3 bedrooms, and 3 ½ bathrooms. The guest house has a bedroom and bath, plus a living room and fully equipped kitchen. The property has been designed to blend indoor and outdoor living. It comes with a large terrace, private pool, and views of the beach just beyond the backyard. It comes fully furnished, including some modern art pieces created by local Costa Rican artists. The asking price for this house is $1.1 million dollars. (http://ackermanrealtyinternational.com/properties/villa-la-costa/)

• Casa Exotica. Located in Esterillos Este this home is situated between major tourist attractions. It’s equipped to sleep 10 people with 4 bedrooms and 4 ½ bathrooms. Fully furnished, in this case, means the house comes with kitchen and laundry appliances, furniture in every room, and entertainment items (i.e. ping pong table, books, games, TVs, DVD player, etc.). It is satellite and internet ready. It has a garden and pool. The fully furnished home is on the market for $800,000. (http://ackermanrealtyinternational.com/properties/casa-exotica/)

• Casa de Vista. If you’d rather, up in the mountains of Costa Rica is a 7-acre property that overlooks the Orosi Valley. The open floor plan offers panoramic views with access to wrap-around balconies and decks. The main floor consists of a well-designed kitchen and great room divided into living spaces with the furniture. A master suite takes full advantage of the views. Below the main floor is a separate, fully equipped, one bedroom apartment. On the property is a caretaker’s house. You can purchase this property fully furnished for $550,000. (http://ackermanrealtyinternational.com/properties/casa-ackerman-2/)

• Rio Tranquilo Home. On the Osa Peninsula just outside of Puerto Jimenez, lies a boutique development that technically does not fall into the "move-in ready" category. However, it is investment-ready. It has already been subdivided into lots. Amenities have been brought to the property. There is a caretaker on the grounds. One lot has been developed with a home and garden. Another lot has young teak trees that will be ready to harvest in a short while. The asking prices for these lots range from $85,000 to $175,000. (http://ackermanrealtyinternational.com/properties/rio-tranquilo-lots/)

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Media Contact:
Margo Ackerman
Ackerman Realty International
US 678-799-9209 or CR 011-506-8-910-2904
margo@ackermanrealtyinternational.com
http://ackermanrealtyinternational.com/

“The Sifu: Kung Fu Redemption will be an action-packed reality series that showcases individuals redeemed and transformed through the way of Kung Fu,” stated Baron.

“Viewers will be able to follow and become inspired by the transformational journeys of our students, who come to us from all walks of life in order to traverse the path from a hurting individual (regardless of what that “hurt” is) to a centered, confident, balanced individual who will be able to meet life’s constant challenges with the calmness and confidence of a warrior,” said Baron.

Trailer and Kickstarter Videos: http://youtu.be/8HVvWnG7deg
The website for this reality series is kungfuredemption.com.

Sifu Baron teaches kung fu at the Kung Fu Power Little Nine Heaven Temple of Kung Fu and Tai Chi studio located outside Chicago in Deerfield, Illinois. His students have included professional soldiers, elite martial artists, former gang members, CEOs, rock stars, and elite professionals.

Today, crowdfunding allows the funding of creative projects quickly and easily and Kickstarter is the most well-known crowdfunding website.

The Kickstarter campaign for The Sifu: Kung Fu Redemption will run for 33 days. A link to the page can be found on kungfuredemption.com.

About Temple of Kung Fu and Kung Fu Power
Our school offers both live-in and daily Kung Fu and Tai Chi Training. Sifu Richard Baron has studied martial arts for 30 years. Since 1997 Sifu Baron began training exclusively with Lao Tzu James W. McNeil living with him at the Little Nine Heaven Retreat Center, living the lifestyle of a Taoist Monk. In 1998, Sifu Baron founded the Little Nine Heaven Internal Kung FU and Tai Chi School (also known as Kung Fu Power) in Highland Park, IL. Since July 1st 2014, the school has been located in Deerfield, IL and we have begun to offer our live-in Temple of Kung Fu instructor training and vacation programs.

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San Francicsco, CA – Spooky Hotel W San Francisco Halloween 2014 – Who’s looking for the hottest Halloween haunt? Embrace your alter ego, don your most stylish costume and head to W San Francisco’s “sinister chic” Halloween Happening. Celebrate Halloween in Style at the Haunted W San Francisco located at 181 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 - 9pm.

W San Francisco turns into a hotel-wide haunted house, featuring Skam Artist deejay Nathan Scott along with San Francisco’s hottest deejays spinning Top 40, Hip Hop, EDM and more. Put on your most creative costume and head to the W San Francisco to party all night. Act fast and purchase Halloween tickets for Halloween 2014 Friday, October 31st at the W Hotel San Francisco.

More information is readily available online at www.whatshappeninghalloween.com, or call 310-749-9029. Advance discounted tickets now available online at www.wsfhalloween2014.eventbrite.com

About W San Francisco Hotel

Located in the heart of the SoMA district, W San Francisco is the ultimate urban oasis, with panoramic views of the city's skyline and a breathtaking view of the Bay Bridge. W San Francisco's contemporary style mixes local influences inspired by the city's diverse neighborhoods with the W brand's New York-inspired DNA. The Living Room and meeting rooms include sleek metro sleeping pods and a glowing fireplace, a perfect gathering spot for cocktails or an energizing place to work. Premier attractions include TRACE, the hotel's new farm-to-urban-table restaurant that captures the vibrant, local personality of the Bay Area along with a dedication to socially responsible eating. W San Francisco is a home away from home for international jet-setters and the place to be for in-the-know locals.

About MADE Nightlife

Let MADE Entertainment transform your day into an extraordinary affair celebrating all that is important in your life. We will take you there. From steaming Bali nights to winter white wonderlands, MADE Entertainment will transport 25-2500 of your closest guests to the destination of your choice. Providing high-end corporate, entertainment, sporting and social events planned from event concept to contract negotiations, vendor relations, event management, marketing and promotions. MADE Entertainment will handle it all. So go ahead, have yourselves a ball.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Jamie Barren at 1-310-749-9029 or email at jb@madenightlife.com

Contact:
Jamie Barren
Telephone: 1-310-749-9029
Email: jb@madenightlife.com
Website: www.whatshappeninghalloween.com

Barry, reflective of the styles of DJ Jerry Carroll and Early “Madman” Muntz, needed no inspiration to play such a high octane character, because he is naturally full of energy and has always talked abnormally fast. His resume includes playing an auctioneer for all three television networks as well as feature films, and he has actually been an auctioneer and a pitchman for infomercials.

“When I first auditioned for the character, I actually had to tone it down. In the first take I submitted, I was putting my pants on my head and screaming that the prices at Maxon were so low, they were Insane!. To get the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of such iconic talents, was a challenge that I could not pass it up. I am most thankful to MIke Ciasulli, the owner and operator of Maxon Hyndai, Maxon Mazda, and Maxon preowned vehicles for his support and passion for this ongoing campaign, as well as John Giovatto at Giovatto Advertising for their amazing script and production work.”

Michael Ciasulli chose Barry as the face of his dealership and the ads because his dynamic and animated enthusiasm. “These ads are meant to be nostalgic, comedic, and powerfully modern at the same time” says Mike. “Barry is the only actor we looked at with the ability to deliver every word of the overall message, is such a clear, concise, and unbelievably fun way. It is exactly the tone and message we want to share with our customers. Maxon is focused on giving our customers the best in every category, but more than that, we know how to laugh at ourselves.”

Barry just completed two feature films set for release next year, “Loomis Fargo” with Owen Wilson, Kristen Wiig, and Zach Galifianakis, and the Nicholas Sparks film by 20^th Century Fox “The Longest Ride”, due out next April.

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Media Contact:
Monarch Talent
704-905-6324
luanne@monarchtalentagency.com
http://www.imdb.me/barryratcliffe