Norwalk, Connecticut – Pets, like humans, also need medical attention to maintain good health and treat disease and health conditions. Veterinary care requires good facilities and round-the-clock monitoring by an experienced veterinarian. After working in Dakota Veterinary Center in New York for almost a decade, Dr. Peter ‘Pete’ Michalek moves to United Veterinary Center to share his expertise in animal care.

“United Veterinary Center continues to expand our range of veterinary specialty services and is committed to the highest standards of medical excellence. With this, we are proud to have Dr. Pete Michalek join the practice as our primary veterinarian and medical director,” said Gary, the clinic’s spokesperson. His addition to the United Veterinary Center will enable them to serve better than before. Along with him is Dr. Gil Stanzione who is a distinguished veterinarian that has over 20 years of experience in the field. He is also the founder of United Veterinary Center.

Dr. Pete Michalek is a native of Long Island, New York, but is currently residing in Connecticut with his wife. Before he entered a vet school, he gained relevant experience with treating both small and large animals as a veterinary technician. He also spent some time working in wildlife centers in northeast United States. Dr. Pete received his veterinary degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. He went on to complete a year of clinical training at University of Minnesota. Later, he joined Dakota Veterinary Center for almost ten years as an associate veterinarian. His primary specialization includes small animal internal medicine, surgery and emergency medicine.

United Veterinary Center is a state of the art veterinary clinic in Norwalk, CT. It offers up-to-date diagnostic and medical care that includes dental as well as preventive and surgical procedures to animals. Their veterinarians keep abreast with the most recent advances in veterinary research and technology. They also have facilities for emergency care in cases where pet hospitalization is required. Some of the most common conditions that they treat are gastrointestinal disturbances, respiratory diseases, ear infections, and other sickness.

The clinic promises to deliver excellent service from their staff to every client. For those who want to know more about United Veterinary Center, they can visit their website at https://unitedveterinarycenter.com/. Their office is located at 48 Westport Ave #2, Norwalk, CT. They can be reached through telephone at (203) 349-6895 or via email at unitedvetcenterct@gmail.com.

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New York, NY – We can all appreciate a beautiful smile with perfectly positioned, healthy teeth when we see one. The specialty of medicine that deals primarily with the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of malpositioned teeth and the jaw is called Orthodontia. Also known as orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, it is one of the most demanded professions in medicine requiring special training for a dentist to qualify as an orthodontics. Located in New York City in New York, the Schulhof Center has the most advanced Orthodontic offices also serving New Jersey. The orthodontics clinic just announced the launch of the new and improved design of their website to assist their clients.

This improvement is aimed at improving the patient’s experience on the website ensuring faster and smoother online presence and appointment scheduling. Doing this, the company hopes to reach more patients with excellent service both online and offline. According to the company’s representative, Dr. Adam Schulhof, “The Schulhof Center provides an exceptional approach to orthodontics, regardless of whether the patient wants traditional treatment, clear aligners (Invisalign NYC and Invisalign Teen) or lingual braces. Because each patient is unique, he or she deserves individualized and personalized treatment.” He also added, “The staff at The Schulhof Center look at each patient’s natural shape and customize the wires and treatment so that it results in the best possible outcome.”

The Schulhof Center believes that orthodontics shouldn’t just be a treatment but a wonderful experience leaving a patient with the best smile possible. This has inspired the practice to add a special interactive chat to its website to ensure that all patients are serviced fast and conveniently. Also, compared to other orthodontics offices in New York City, The Schulhof Center has the latest technology and fastest esthetic options.

Being a world renowned lingual orthodontist in NYC, Dr. Adam Schulhof conducts tutoring programs for doctors internationally with the main goal of seeing that the dental health of all patients is outstanding. The practice also participates in various dental programs in New York City aimed at giving back to the society. The Schulhof Center for Cosmetic Orthodontics has two offices located at 400 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649 and 125 East 69th Street, New York, NY 10021.

The Schulhof Center has a team of professionals waiting to receive calls or emails today to answer any queries or to set up appointment schedules. Call them at 212-861-1859 or email them at info@theschulhofcenter.com. Interested personnel may also visit their website at https://www.theschulhofcenter.com/  for more information. 

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Milton, QLD – Charter Partners, a Queensland-based company for accounting services and business advisory has launched their new website. Through this website, they are able to extend the roster of their services and reach more clients beyond their physical offices, specifically in Gympie, Bundaberg, and Brisbane.

Charter Partners is touted as one of Australia’s best and largest privately-owned and operated company for financial services. The clients love them because of the simplicity of their processes, removing any hassle or stress when dealing with the financial side of their business.  Clients also appreciate the assistance they give in growing their businesses. Their three offices throughout Australia serves as a testament to the quality of their services. Clients can rest assured that services are going to be tailored according to their business needs and that every single aspect of their business will be taken extra care of with the advice and plans that they offer. They post helpful and practical tips for business owners on their Google+ page which can be accessed here: https://plus.google.com/+CharterPartnersGympie.

As of today, they have successfully launched their new web page, which also serves as their virtual cabinet portal. This portal uses a virtual cabinet cloud solution that allows them to manage digital files online securely. The solution also allows them to return, sign, review, and receive documents quickly and easily without compromising the safety of the data.

Apart from this, the company also offers a wide array of services to businesses, whether they are large-scale or small to medium-sized enterprises. The services that they offer include accounting & taxation, company secretarial, audit services, succession & estate planning, self-managed superannuation funds, as well as business partnership programs, mentoring, financial forecasting, bookkeeping, among others.

Charter Partners enjoys helping SMEs in and around Australia. The good news is, they have 3 different offices allowing them to cater to more SMEs and those who are starting their business in Gympie, Brisbane, Bundaberg, and other regions nearby. To learn more about Charter Partners visit, https://goo.gl/BLx2ED.

The launch of their brand new website is an effort to make things more convenient for their clients. The main office of Charter Partners is located at 303 Coronation Dr, Milton QLD 4064. They can be reached by phone at (07) 3366 1891, or by email at info@charterpartners.com.au. Their company website URL is http://www.charterpartners.com.au/.  

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Strategic Global Investments, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, (OTC PINK:STBV) has accepted the resignation of Andrew Fellner and the installation of Garland E. Harris as President and CEO. The New Management also includes James E. Ward as Senior Vice President and Louis T. Minutello as Chief Business Development Officer. STBV will begin allowing shareholders to trade their registered or exempt, free-trading shares on the Counterparty Decentralized Exchange Market called the DEX.

Garland E. Harris says, “While we appreciate the past service of Andrew Fellner, we feel that there is an incredible opportunity in the cryptocurrency Initial Coin Offering (ICO) field. The time is now to pioneer fully compliant ICO’s backed by real assets and real businesses and we intend to do just that.”

Mr. Harris further states, “Strategic is a Delaware corporation and therefore intends to be one of the first to utilize the new Delaware law that allows shares to be traded and tracked using blockchain technology. The Company intends to begin trading Monday on the Counterparty Decentralized Exchange Market (DEX) under the symbol STBV. Counterparty uses the Bitcoin blockchain.”

No restricted shares that are limited to accredited investors will be sold. Strategic is developing ways that a decentralized marketplace can be limited to accredited investors for private placement offerings.  A whole new world of trading has opened up due to the Delaware law that allows a company’s non-restricted shares to be traded and tracked on a blockchain system. ZeroHedge states, “Delaware Assembly Passes “Historic” Law Legalizing Blockchain-Based Stock Trades”  http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-07-02/delaware-assembly-passes-historic-law-legalizing-blockchain-based-stock-trades

The CEO says, “If fortune favors the bold, then STBV is boldly pioneering the legal trading of shares on the Bitcoin blockchain. One of the unique advantages of blockchain trading over traditional markets is that market makers cannot short your stock. We estimate that over half of the trading on OTC is simply combatting shorters and high-frequency traders. They are desperate middlemen grasping to hold on in an age of disintermediation.”

STBV has over 60 Counterparty cryptocurrencies it intends to sponsor, in fully SEC compliant ICO’s, starting with TROPTIONS in the fall of 2017.  New management intends to file financials this week and regains current status on the OTC Pink markets as soon as possible.

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Investing in either biotech or pharmaceutical stock can be highly perplexing unless you have a general understanding of the products the company has to offer and a basic knowledge of company operations. Obviously, watching how a company fairs trade on the market is a given, but how can one identify the less risky investment? The first step is understanding the basic definitions of biotech versus pharmaceutical companies. The second is to analyze a variety of companies, their products, research and development (R&D) activities, and stock performance. Some companies consider themselves biotech, pharmaceutical, or biopharmaceutical depending on how their company operates. This article will compare the following five companies: Propanc Biopharma Inc. (PPCB), OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OMED), Verastem, Inc. (VSTM), Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. (STML), and Moleculin Biotech, Inc. (MBRX).

Biotech companies are usually small business enterprises that exclusively focus on the R&D of medicines. They use biotechnology to reconstruct the function of cells and enzymes and microorganisms to invent large molecule drugs used to target a specific disease or ailment. The R&D process usually lasts around a decade as the companies mimic cellular processes. Propanc Biopharma Inc. (PPCB) is a biotech company with its lead product blazing through successful non clinical safety studies on its way to patient trials. It’s important to understand the effects of the lead product or drug a biotech company is producing when investing because certain drugs will make a larger impact globally than others. PPCB’s lead product, PRP, is engineered to fight pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest, if not the deadliest, cancer. This diagnosis gives patients a median survival rate of 6 months and less than 5% of patients live up to 5 more years.

Pharmaceutical companies can range from large to small and engage in a more diverse set of activities than biotech. They usually conduct R&D and then manufacture and market medicines. Since pharmaceutical companies usually manufacture small molecule drugs, unlike large molecule drugs in biotech, they move through the R&D process sometimes more quickly. Moleculin Biotech, Inc. (MBRX) is a pharmaceutical company that producing an anti-cancer drug. They have produced two active pre-clinical small molecule portfolios making them a good pharma company to keep up on.

WHAT TYPE OF INVESTOR ARE YOU?
Patient and a Risk Taker: Investing in biotech companies is the right choice for you if you are a risk taker and patient enough to wait it out during the drug development stage. Biotech stocks trade based on drug development data, which is why monitoring the clinical trials of the lead product(s) of a biotech company is vital to indicating stock success. If the drug data does not prove to be successful, a biotech’s stock could potentially lose most of its in one day. On the contrary, if a drug meets its expected endpoint, a stock can soar by double and/or triple digits in one day.

Less Risk Tolerant: A pharmaceutical investment may be the best choice for you if you are not apt to taking larger risks. These stocks tend to be a bit more stable as the R&D drivers can me more predictable. You have to be ready for short-term issues like government changes in pricing, or long-term issues from adverse effects in patients causing death or lawsuits. The payoff for pharmaceutical stock often does not reach the high potential of biotech stock investments.

A CLOSER LOOK AT BIOTECH, PHARMA, AND THE COMBINATION OF BIOPHARMA…

It is important to take a look at the current leading biotech and pharmaceutical companies and those companies that have combined under the designation of “biopharmaceutical” companies.

Leading Biotech:

It’s important to look at the leading biotech companies out there as they have the largest return for you investment. Propanc Biopharma Inc. (PPCB) Market Cap: 2.14M, current share price: .57, is a leading biotech company focused on the development of new and proprietary treatments for cancer patients suffering from solid tumors such as pancreatic, ovarian and colorectal cancers. PPCB’s lead product, PRP, is making headway through the cancer research world as a solution for once daily intravenous administration of a combination of two pancreatic proenzymes trypsinogen and chymotrypsinogen, for the treatment of pancreatic cancer.

Top reason to invest in PPCB is the PRP is moving toward its First-In-Man Studies, the goal is for the solution to prevent tumor recurrence and metastasis from solid tumors. Just today, PPCB announced that it received notification of acceptance for its lead patent application from the Chinese Patent Office. The patent application provides broad coverage of a pharmaceutical composition of trypsinogen and chymotrypsinogen to treat certain cancers.

Why invest in PPCB…?

    •    Preparation has begun for their First-In-Man studies.
    •    They filed a Patent Cooperation Treaty application in April of 2017.
    •    Received a Written Opinion from an International Search Authority regarding the novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability of PRP,  this can guide national patent offices with their patent granting decisions.
    •    Changed their ticker symbol to from PPCH to PPCB signifying their name change.
    •    PRP entered the Investigational Medical Product Manufacture (IMP) Stage.
    •    Merck Oncology’s fast track cancer treatment drug sets the stage for PRP to saturate the global cancer treatment market.
•    Prepared and submitted four new patents relating to the dosing, anti-cancer effects and mechanisms of the two proenzymes against various cancers in Australia and Spain.
•    Completed 14-day, dose range toxicity study in rats determining maximum toleration for further studies.
•    Developed an enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method.
•    Developed and validated a new IR (infrared) dye-labelled detection method for typsinogen and chymotrypsinogen.

OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OMED), Market Cap: 136.573M, current share price: 3.63, OMED is a clinical development-stage biotechnology company engaging in the provision of discovering and developing protein therapeutics targeting cancer stem cells. It is another biotech company to keep an eye on aside from PPCB, but not for the same reason as PPCB. While PPCB moves closer to its First-In-Man studies for their lead product, OMED is experiencing unfavorable financial results.  They announced their Q1 financial results last month, the results showed revenues of $6.21 million with net earnings of -$22.61 million. Year-on-year change in operating cash flow of -180.75% is about the same as the change in earnings.

Pharmaceutical:

Moleculin Biotech, Inc. (MBRX) Market Cap: 35.07, current share price: 1.89, is a preclinical and clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the development of game-changing anti-cancer drug candidates. Their lead drug candidate, Annamycin, is an anthracycline intended for the treatment of relapsed or refractory AML. The therapy is a combination of two chemotherapeutic drugs. On Monday, they announced they have signed a new technology license agreement with MD Anderson Cancer Center. This application intends to file a new patent for the treatment of relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia.

The Combination, BioPharma:

Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. (STML) Market Cap: 253.667M, current share price: 10.10, is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel oncology therapeutics. Stemline is developing three clinical stage product candidates, SL-401, SL-801, and SL-701. STML reported updated clinical data last month regarding Stages 1 and 2 of the ongoing SL-401 Phase 2 clinical trial in blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN). The overall response rate (ORR) for Stage 1 and 2 BPDCN patients (n=32) was 84%, with a complete response (CR) rate of 59%, by investigator-assessment.

Verastem, Inc. (VSTM), Market Cap: 129.843M, current share price: 3.51, is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing drugs to improve outcomes for patients with cancer. Last week, they announced their new Chief Financial Officer, Julie B. Feder. In connection with the hiring of Ms. Feder, effective July 10, 2017, Verastem approved a grant to Ms. Feder of a stock option to purchase 370,000 shares of Verastem’s common stock. On Wednesday, shares in Verastem Inc. recorded a trading volume of 5,394,691 shares, which was above the three months average volume of 423,705 shares. The stock ended the day 2.00% higher at 4.09. The share price has gained 289.52% from its 52 week low with a 52 week trading range of 1.05 – 4.67.The company’s shares are currently trading above their 200-day moving average.

As these company highlights show, companies can be in diverse situations based on their lead products, company structure, and evolution of their R&D. Biotech, pharmaceutical, and biopharma face a costly process that can produce extremely profitable products. Know your investment style and track companies ongoing.

Except for the historical information presented herein, matters discussed in this article contain forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. ACR Communication, LLC. which owns Microcapspeculators.com, is not registered with any financial or securities regulatory authority, and does not provide nor claims to provide investment advice or recommendations to readers of this release. ACR Communication, LLC. which owns, Microcapspeculators.com may from time to time have a position in the securities mentioned herein and may increase or decrease such positions without notice. For making specific investment decisions, readers should seek their own advice. ACR Communication LLC. which owns Microcapspeculators.com may be compensated for its services in the form of cash-based compensation or in equity in the companies it writes about, or a combination of the two.

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Chamblee, GA – A smile is a powerful gesture that people cannot resist. However, there are those who are embarrassed to show theirs because of dental problems. Yi-Tsu Cheng, D.D.S. & Associates aims to bring better smiles while making their client’s dental experience as pleasant as possible.

“Our practice is devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile. We want you to feel at ease while getting your desired dental treatment and have the best possible result from it,” said Yi Tsu Cheng, one of the clinic’s founders.  Yi-Tsu Cheng, D.D.S. & Associates is an award-winning organization in Georgia that offers a wide range of dental services, from implants to orthodontics. The clinic has served over 14,000 patients for the past 26 years. They also received glowing comments from their previous clients, noting how their smile improved after receiving treatment from the clinic.

Yi-Tsu Cheng, D.D.S. & Associates reviews patient concerns carefully and gives them a detailed examination using the latest technology today to know everything about their oral health. From this, they list all the possible treatment options to correct any of the patient’s pre-existing dental conditions. Their team is comprised of Dentistry experts practicing in the field of implant and Orthodontics for decades. They perform surgeries using state-of-the-art equipment which is maintained regularly. Patients can use their insurance policies when paying for the dental services they availed. The clinic creates or updates its patient’s history for future use and references.

Beyond a nice looking smile, dental treatments help maintain oral health and hygiene. Crooked teeth and misaligned jaw make cleaning harder leading to tooth decay and gum diseases. A bad bite also affects chewing and speaking, which can hurt a person’s self-esteem. It is estimated that as much as 30% of the general population have teeth problems that are severe enough to require a visit to a specialist. However, people view dental care as too inconvenient and intrusive. With the treatment options Yi-Tsu Cheng, D.D.S. & Associates offers, they hope that more people will book appointments to keep their teeth healthy.

To know more about Yi-Tsu Cheng, D.D.S. & Associates and their services, visit their website at https://chengdds.com/. Their office is located at 5008 Buford Hwy NE Ste. B, Chamblee, Georgia. They can be reached via telephone at 1 770-457-3671 or via email at yitsuchengdds@gmail.com.

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More and more companies are recognizing that to revolutionize the biotechnology industry, they cannot rely on their internal Research and Development alone. Companies must look to external partnerships in order to have a diverse pool of knowledge, furthering their research at a cheaper cost. Among the best type of external candidates of R&D are accredited Universities, both national and international, as they allow access to a vast global pool of skills and talent.

Propanc Biopharma Inc. (NASDAQ: PPCB), is a leading biotech company focused on the development of new and proprietary treatments for cancer patients suffering from solid tumors such as pancreatic, ovarian and colorectal cancers. Today they announced a 4 year partnership with Jaen University in Andalucia, Spain.

PPCB’S OBJECTIVE FOR NEW JOINT RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP

The partnership aims to expand PPCB’s product pipeline through discovering new compounds based on the action of naturally derived proenzymes, trypsinogen and chymotrypsinogen, which are the key active ingredients in the Company’s lead product, PRP. PPCB’s scientific advisor, Dr. Macarena Perán Quesada, will lead the joint research program at Jaen University. The program will fund a doctoral student for a period of up to 4 years, providing 50% of the total cost of the contract, including training of research staff and enrolment in the doctoral program. Discussions are already happening in regard to utilizing resources within FIBAO, a public health network, in Granada, Spain, which also includes Granada University, University Hospital Complex and Jaen University. The goal is to develop shared ideas from the bench to early stage clinical trials across research institutions and companies. This will increase PPCB’s R&D through access to a network of public health research organizations and institutions, helping to expand their product pipeline efficiently and quickly.

IN OTHER BIOTECH NEWS

OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMED)
Market Cap: $135.632M, current share price: 3.61
OMED is a clinical development-stage biotechnology company engaging in the provision of discovering and developing protein therapeutics targeting cancer stem cells. They announced their Q1 financial results last month, the results showed revenues of $6.21 million with net earnings of -$22.61 million. Year-on-year change in operating cash flow of -180.75% is about the same as the change in earnings.

Verastem, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSTM)
Market Cap: $126.514M, current share price: 3.41
VSTM works on discovering and developing drugs to improve the survival and quality of life for cancer patients. Last week, they announced their new Chief Financial Officer, Julie B. Feder. In connection with the hiring of Ms. Feder, effective July 10, 2017, Verastem approved a grant to Ms. Feder of a stock option to purchase 370,000 shares of Verastem’s common stock.

Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: STML)
Market Cap: $250.527M, current share price: 10.00
STML reported updated clinical data last month regarding Stages 1 and 2 of the ongoing SL-401 Phase 2 clinical trial in blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN). The overall response rate (ORR) for Stage 1 and 2 BPDCN patients (n=32) was 84%, with a complete response (CR) rate of 59%, by investigator-assessment.

Moleculin Biotech, Inc. (MBRX)
Market Cap: $38.236M, current share price: 2.06
MBRX shares are rising 16.5% in today’s trading. The company just signed an agreement with the MD Anderson Cancer Center for Annamycin, its leukemia drug candidate. The new technology license agreement is based on new patent applications that MBRX plans to file.

Except for the historical information presented herein, matters discussed in this article contain forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. ACR Communication, LLC. which owns Microcapspeculators.com, is not registered with any financial or securities regulatory authority, and does not provide nor claims to provide investment advice or recommendations to readers of this release. ACR Communication, LLC. which owns, Microcapspeculators.com may from time to time have a position in the securities mentioned herein and may increase or decrease such positions without notice. For making specific investment decisions, readers should seek their own advice. ACR Communication LLC. which owns Microcapspeculators.com may be compensated for its services in the form of cash-based compensation or in equity in the companies it writes about, or a combination of the two.

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Paoli, PA – Bestofficechair.org is a website portal that gives the best advice on how to choose the right office chair. Bestofficechair.org wants to save people from severe back pain just because they’ve been sitting on a non-ergonomic chair day after day for many years.

Their readers cannot thank them enough for their advice on how to find that perfect chair that increases their productivity and efficiency. One satisfied customer said, “I am so happy with the advice I got from bestofficechair.org. Now, I can work for the rest of the day without straining my back. My chair provides the support my back and body needs to be able to work through the whole day!” Another reader said that the advice she got from the site saved her back. She gushed, “It’s a good thing I followed bestofficechair.org’s advice. Now even my husband wants my chair!”

Some might say that it is just a chair and it’s not a big deal, but bestofficechair.org says otherwise. They understand the need for an ergonomic office chair especially if one sits on it for about eight to 10 hours in a day. For them, a good office chair needs to be comfortable and should also have ergonomic support and adjustable parts.There are hundreds of office chair that one can choose from and bestofficechair.org will narrow down the list to make it easier for the buyers. Visit http://bestofficechair.org/where-to-buy-best-office-chair-under-200/ to find the best office chair for under $200.

In order for an office chair to get bestofficechair.org’s seal of approval,  it has to be ergonomic. Since office personnel or freelancers sit on it for hours, their body posture and back should not suffer. The chair should be sturdy. It should also be adjustable to suit the needs of the user. Adjustments of the lumbar support, the seat back’s weight and height, arm width and height, and tension control are just some of the things a person should ask a salesperson when searching for that perfect office chair. The chair’s armrests, swivel base, and wheelbase are also equally important when looking for a chair.

Bestofficechair.org is located at 4132 Jody Road in Paoli, PA. Bestofficechair.org can be reached by phone at 610-640-2282, via email at jamescoll2@mail.com, or on their website, http://bestofficechair.org. Bestofficechair.org hopes that their readers will never experience a sore back as long as they follow the guidelines they have provided in finding the best office chair for their use.

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BEVERLY HILLS, CA – 1 Aug, 2017 – Giovanna Cappetta, also known as Gigi, age 12, nominated for 2017 IMAGEN Award alongside (same category) Hollywood A-listers Salma Hayek, Eva Longoria and Edy Ganem for Best Actress in a Feature Film for her role as Nina in award-winning feature film The Kids From 62-F. It’s fascinating when a young talent is excelling in a field dominated by adults. Such is the case of Gigi Cappetta. 

The star-studded event will take place Friday, August 18th at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills. This event honors latinos in film and television making positive contributions to arts, entertainment and creative endeavors. Her previous work includes films with F Murray Abraham, Olympia Dukakis, Ralph Macchio and Jane The Virgin’s Gina Rodriguez (Past Imagen Award Winner).

Having played the role of Jessy in the first film of the Street series (International runaway hit MMA franchise) Gigi will reprise her role in Street 2 Death Fight starring opposite Transformer’s Mark Ryan (and a yet to be named international star in the title role) which films this fall in Asia and LA. She will play Exandra in the fantasy series film adaptation of The King’s Prophecy: The Amulet.

ABOUT HER

After losing her biological father (South American) as an infant her new father, marrying her mother when she was age 4, thought she should pursue the arts, specifically acting. She hails from the east coast, Hershey, Pennsylvania. Success followed quickly. 

She is an Award winning youth actress and singer best know for her co-starring role as “Jessy” in the feature film series, “Street” with “Street 2-Death Fight” currently in production. Currently nominated for 2017 Imagen Award for “The Kids From 62-F” alongside Salma Hayek and Eva Longoria for Best Actress in a Feature Film.” Won a Young Entertainer’s Award for best supporting young actress for her performance in the feature film “Street.” Nominated for a Young Artist Award for best performance in a short film. Gigi recurs in “Amish Haunting,” other credits include “Tom’s Dilemma” and “The Black List.” Giovanna is an accomplished vocalist for School of Rock, equestrian and animal rights advocate.

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Company Name: Monarch Public Relations
Contact Person: Rhonda Collins
Email: rhonda@monarchpr.la
Phone: 818-293-3384
Country: United States
Website: www.MonarchPR.la

Norwalk, CT – For first timers, there is a lot to take note of when getting a new puppy or any pet for that matter. As man’s best friend, puppies need to get all the love they can get from their new pet owners. CT Breeders, being a high quality company, gets their puppies from vetted and trusted breeders. That said, the company has new puppies available that dog enthusiasts may want to buy.

“CT Breeder has the largest selection of outstanding purebred puppies for sale in Connecticut and specializes in high quality designer puppies for sale,” reads an excerpt from their site. “Our purebred puppies for sale includes the following: Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Beagle, English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Yorkshire Terrier, Poodle, Rottweiler, Boxer, Siberian Husky, Dachshund, Maltese, Bichon, Doberman, Great Dane, and more.”

Among the list of puppies that they sell, they currently have new puppies which include Golden Shepherds, Yorkshire Terriers, Cocker Spaniels, Golden Retrievers, French Bulldogs, and Dachshunds. They also offer a breed mix of different puppies available for sale. Interested dog owners may want to check out the list at http://ctbreeder.com/puppies-for-sale/. In addition, getting a new puppy from CT Breeder also enables the owner to avail of their lifetime dog training program.

Aside from selling purebred puppies and offering dog training programs which dog owners in general may avail, CT Breeder also has a pet grooming service and pet products available for purchase. Their pet grooming service is not only limited to dogs, but cat owners may get their felines groomed here as well. On the other hand, their pet products boast of having the highest quality. They get their stocks from food companies that are all natural ensuring the owners that their pets will grow healthy. Their website also has a blog page where pet owners can read more on how to keep their dogs healthy, how to find the ideal puppy for the family, and more. One post is titled “Before You Buy A Puppy”, and it can be found at http://ctbreeder.com/before-you-buy-a-puppy/. On top of that, it provides general information about pets as well.

Interested pet enthusiasts can find more information and see the dogs available for sale at http://ctbreeder.com.

For more personal inquiries on their services, personnel may email them at ctbreeder@gmail.com or give them a call at (203) 636 – 0128. CT Breeder is located at 48 Westport Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851.

Media Contact
Company Name: CT Breeder
Contact Person: Gary N
Email: ctbreeder@gmail.com
Phone: (203) 636 – 0128
Address:48 Westport Ave
City: Norwalk
State: Connecticut
Country: United States
Website: ctbreeder.com/

“MINOXU: Obsession” is on view at Acme Gallery in Los Angeles through Saturday, March 25.

The solo exhibition presents new work by MINOXU based in New York.

An introductory quote from the press release:

A noiseless patient spider,
“I mark’d where on a little promontory it stood isolated,
Mark’d how to explore the vacant vast surrounding,
It launch’d forth filament, filament, filament, out of itself,
Ever unreeling them, ever tirelessly speeding them.
And you O my soul where you stand,
Surrounded, detached, in measureless oceans of space,
Ceaselessly musing, venturing, throwing, seeking the spheres to connect them,
Till the bridge you will need be form’d, till the ductile anchor hold,
Till the gossamer thread you fling catch somewhere, O my soul.”

 – Walt Whitman

Media Contact
Company Name: BCG
Contact Person: Tom Hansen
Email: tomhansen@dr.com
Phone: +1 (626) 2380934
Country: United States
Website: http://www.minoxu.com

Charleston, SC – Sandlapper Water Tours today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its seventh year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience.

Our team works hard to ensure our customers are happy and enjoy their time cruising the Charleston Harbor. We’re humbled to earn this award and look forward to helping others see our beautiful city from a different perspective.

“With the Certificate of Excellence, TripAdvisor honors hospitality businesses that have consistently received strong praise and ratings from travelers,” said Heather Leisman, Vice President of Industry Marketing, TripAdvisor. “This recognition helps travelers identify and book properties that regularly deliver great service. TripAdvisor is proud to play this integral role in helping travelers feel more confident in their booking decisions.”

The Certificate of Excellence accounts for the quality, quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travelers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.

About Sandlapper Water Tours

Sandlapper Water Tours provides Charleston residents and visitors with the opportunity to cruise the Charleston Harbor. They offer boat tour options such as harbor, history, nature and ghost tours.

Learn more at http://www.sandlapperwatertours.com

About TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor® is the world’s largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and book the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers advice from millions of travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools that check hundreds of websites to find the best hotel prices. TripAdvisor branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, reaching 340 million unique monthly visitors*, and 350 million reviews and opinions covering 6.5 million accommodations, restaurants and attractions. The sites operate in 48 markets worldwide.

Media Contact
Company Name: Sandlapper Water Tours
Contact Person: Timothy Collins
Email: timothy@sandlappertours.com
Phone: 843.849.8687
Address:Charleston Maritime Center 10 Wharfside St
City: Charleston
State: South Carolina
Country: United States
Website: www.sandlappertours.com/

MathQED (www.MathQED.com), a website founded by Dr. Iris Mack that offers affordable and user-friendly help to K-12 and College students with their math problems, is announcing an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for the enhancement of the website. The fundraising campaign will last for 2 months and the money raised will be utilized to pay for full-time IT support and to hire math tutors to help manage the site and keep it up and running 24/7, throughout the year.

Mathematics is an important subject, regardless of what you want to do because it is considered as the gatekeeper for most courses and careers. However, math is also one of the subjects that a lot of people are having trouble with, preventing them from getting their dream jobs.  Research shows that five to eight percent of children have a math disability and require tutoring or extra help.

But since tutoring is expensive, not everyone is able to afford help with their math problems, thus compounding their difficulties with the subject. To provide a solution to this problem, Dr. Mack created the website called PhatMath to fight against math illiteracy and make the subject fun to learn. PhatMath quickly garnered its own success and achievements, including being listed on the Top 50 Social Sites for Educators and Academics

Over time, Dr. Mack and her team evolved the website further and it resulted in the improved MathQED. MathQED provides an affordable and high-quality education for K-12 and College students on a user-friendly online platform that has licensed and professional math tutors who assist students with math problems. The website will help students solve all their math problems with one click and for a price that parents can afford.

To pledge support to Dr. Mack’s fight against math illiteracy, please visit MathQED’s Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/math-literacy-revolution-on-www-mathqed-com/x/3935134#/

About www.MathQED.com

In 2007, Dr. Iris Mack created Phatmath to help combat innumeracy.  Phatmath quickly garnered its own success and achievements, including listing on Top 50 Social Sites for Educators and Academics, 25 Useful Networking Sites for Grad Students, and 25 Savvy Social Media Sites for Grad Students. 

To evolve Phatmath further, Dr.  Mack has revamped the entire website, resulting in an improved site called www.MathQEDcom

About Dr. Iris Mack

Iris Mack, PhD, EMBA earned her doctorate in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University.  She was awarded a Sloan Fellowship Executive MBA from the London Business School.  Dr. Mack worked at various energy and financial institutions, acted as a faculty member at MIT, and worked at AT&T Bell Labs and NASA.  She currently lectures and writes opinion columns for the UK edition of the International Business Times. 

Dr. Mack is set to publish her fourth book – U.S. Debt: $800,000+ per Family? Trillions? Quadrillions?

Indiegogo Campaign Page URLs:

• https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/math-literacy-revolution-on-www-mathqed-com/x/3935134#/
• https://www.generosity.com/fundraisers/tired-of-math-homework-mathqed-can-help-you/dashboard#/manage

Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/embed/8D_OETDEu_E

Media Contact
Company Name: Phat Math, Inc
Contact Person: Dr. Iris Marie Mack, PhD, EMBA
Email: contact@mathqed.com
Country: United States
Website: http://www.MathQED.com

Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/embed/FCV2utSNvfQ

Recent reports on marketing statistics show that social media marketing services should remain the priority of every business. With at least 83% of all female and 75% of all male Internet users having Facebook accounts, it gets obvious that promoting here is most effective. Other networks, such as Instagram, Twitter, etc. are losing to Facebook in the number of users. However, each of them has specific advantages and focused consumer groups.

For five years now, BRSM Social Media Marketing has been offering all types of businesses help to boost their presence on these networks. The company has a lot to celebrate on this important date as they have thousands of satisfied clients. Specializing in boosting social media marketing campaigns, BRSM has achieved results few of its competitors can boast.

BRSM: 5 Years of Social Media Marketing Services Done Right

Over the years, the BRSM team has grown to include 20 high-class social media marketing professionals. They took part in a variety of campaigns and helped both big and small businesses achieve their goals.

BRSM main secret is dedication to their work and extreme efficiency. They use highly specialized techniques to produce results their clients seek. The company explains its services in detail on their website, https://brsm.io/.

It also has a blog where one can learn a variety of useful information on social media marketing services. One can get regular updates and interesting offers following the BRSM Twitter account. That one is a proof of how well the agency understands the relevance of social media networks and can use them to benefit the business.

Latest Statistics for Social Media Marketing Services

BRSM maintains that to make the most of their social media marketing campaign, one must understand the trends in this industry. This means being aware of the latest research in this field. The data collected from various surveys will prove quite interesting to anyone looking to boost their business.

• Facebook remains the leader of social media with 1.87 billion users. However, messenger apps have claimed the positions after it. WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are sharing the second place among top social media networks of today.
• Instagram has beaten Twitter as the second most popular social media platform. In fact, Twitter is now taking the 4th position.
• Despite some loss of popularity, Twitter remains the #1 platform for millennials as 81% of them check their accounts daily.

BRSM is an agency offering a wide range of social media marketing services that can help businesses succeed in the world dominated by these networks. They develop a unique approach to each order to ensure that the client gets exactly what they need.

Media Contact
Company Name: BRSM Social Media Marketing
Contact Person: Dennis Robinson
Email: dennis@brsm.io
Phone: (866) 308-7873
Address:222 Tail Ends Road
City: Fort Atkinson
State: WI 53538
Country: United States
Website: brsm.io

Moving companies in Broward County always have a lot of business because Florida’s population is rather ‘fluid’. However, this also means that the competition in this field is high and businesses must come up with original ways to stand out. Discount South Florida Movers, a company that has been operating for over 15 years, proves it knows exactly what people need. A fixed quote service is included in their ‘default’ service package from now on.

For the consumer seeking cheap movers in South Florida this means that they get a measure of security. There are hundreds of scandals connected with these businesses pertaining to the final bill being much bigger than expected. The contracts one signs with moving agencies like this usually have loopholes that allow to sneak in a few ‘surprise’ costs.

Discount South Florida Movers provides a guarantee that their clients won’t find themselves in the same position. Their fixed quotes are called ‘fixed’ because they won’t change no matter what. This means that one can see the maximum price they are going to pay for the discounted movers services South Florida demands. This knowledge is essential for planning one’s budget and making the move less stressful.

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Finding Reliable Moving Companies in Broward County

No matter the technological advancements and other services that make the ‘phisical’ process of moving much easier, it remains a difficult experience. Psychological surveys indicate that relocation loses only to death of a loved one and divorce on the ‘most stressful’ scale.

Hiring reliable and affordable movers South Florida has to offer will reduce that level of stress. Businesses that can be trusted are defined by the variety of services and guarantees they offer. Discount South Florida Movers explain theirs in detail on their website, http://discountsouthfloridamovers.com/.

A trustworthy company must be licensed, insured, and have proof of their good experience. Testimonials and customer choice awards are good indicators of a business’s reliability. One should also always pay attention to the quality of customer service the business provides. The way the company’s representative talks to clients, the amount of help they are willing to provide, and overall attitude all must be evaluated.

Discount South Florida Movers is a highly experienced and trusted moving company. Pompano Beach and the surrounding regions can use its services and get a free quote at any time calling (855)310-1800.

Media Contact
Company Name: Discount South Florida Movers
Contact Person: Jon Vegga
Email: info@discountsouthfloridamovers.com
Phone: (855) 310-1800
Address:2637 E Atlantic Blvd, Ste 38351
City: Pompano Beach
State: FL 33062
Country: United States
Website: discountsouthfloridamovers.com

In the wake of single parenthood and changing gender roles, it is but natural for today’s fathers to wonder what kind of role model they ought to present to their kids. This Fall, helping them prepare and become the best fathers that they can be is Fathers 4 Progress, Inc run by Julson Fabien, MSW.

Fathers 4 Progress works with parents of Sharon Baptist Head Start and the Bronx community, and in the coming Fall will offer a range of services for male parents that include its weekly continuing education (ESL) classes, job training and placement with partnerships such as S&S Security Training and financial education with Primerica. There will be two new additions as well – the Fatherhood Training Center’s gym space can be availed for the latest exercise and physical training equipment, and a nutritionist will be available for individual and group consultations.

“I plan to be a part of this center. I like that it’s close to home. I can stop in after work before I get home. I’m sure I will be a better father and partner once I unwind,” said a recent parent and community representative.

Mr. Fabien will also conduct a 13-week parent training program, ‘The Nurturing Fathers Program’ which will introduce a curriculum for developing attitudes and skills for male nurturance. The program is based on recent research that reveals how children benefit with positive father involvement, underscoring the fact that children need their fathers and fathers need their children. Participants at these courses will gain insights on topics such as the roots of fathering, nurturing our children and ourselves, discipline without violence, managing anger/resolving conflicts, dealing with feelings and more.

 “Through us, most fathers can carve their own pathway so that a brighter and more stable future will lie ahead for them. The best is yet to come for these fathers, and we will continue to be on standby whenever they need us,” said Julson Fabien, Director of Male Involvement, Fathers 4 Progress, Inc.

Fathers in the new age family and in the wider community often get confused with changing roles, or just feel emasculated and not playing their part in bringing up kids. Fathers 4 Progress offers programs that include training, seminars, mentorships, computer literacy, continuing education and more. In general, they seek to impart fathers the knowledge of the influence they wield in society. They also help fathers with secure jobs, healthy lifestyles, and taking up the role of change agents and providers for their families.

Fathers 4 Progress is an affiliate of Sharon Baptist Head Start, a leading provider of education through day care/preschool for the families in Bronx, New York. It was founded with the aim of educating fathers from all walks of life on strategies that can enhance their awareness of what fatherhood is all about, and acquire skills and proceed further to reach their goals.

About

Our mission is to empower fathers and all male role models to become strong advocates in the lives of their children, family and community, contributing to the growth and development of each respectively. We also maintain a strong referral and support network, such services make it possible for low income parents to become independent, self-confident, self-sufficient and productive members of the community.

For more information, please visit: www.fathers4progress.com and www.sharonbaptistheadstart.org

Media Contact
Company Name: Fathers 4 Progress, Inc.
Contact Person: Julson Fabien, Director of Male Involvement
Email: f4p_sbhs@yahoo.com
Phone: 347-939-5150
Country: United States
Website: www.fathers4progress.com

WHITE PLAINS, NY – 1 Aug, 2017 – Westchester Green Business recognized six exemplary businesses for their achievements in sustainability at the 7th Annual WGB Awards Ceremony that was recently held at The Briarcliff Manor. Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino and Dr. Marsha Gordon, President and CEO of The Business Council of Westchester joined WGB Program Directors Dani Glaser and Scott Fernqvist to recognize a prestigious group of Westchester organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to sustainability and outstanding achievements in the following categories:

Charles W. Brown, Jr. Sustainability Award
Hendrick Hudson Free Library

Organizational Commitment Award
Port Chester Carver Center

Energy Award
DeCicco & Sons

Waste Management and Green Products Award
Blue Book Building & Construction Network

Transportation Award
Field Goods

Land Use & Water Resources Award
United States Tennis Association (USTA)

Over 120 attendees celebrated the commitment that members of Westchester Green Business have shown as they champion efforts towards a renewable future, while staying competitive and reducing operating costs. 

“Over the past seven years Westchester Green Business has grown into a national model for how to effectively engage the business community around sustainability issues,” Astorino said. “The program has attracted companies as diverse as the county itself, ranging from small retail shops to large hospitals, universities and multinational corporations. I congratulate all the honorees and applaud their efforts to make a positive impact on the environment and the economy.”

The highly prestigious Charles W. Brown, Jr. Sustainability Award was presented this year to the Hendrick Hudson Free Library (HHFL). The library was awarded the 2016 Joseph F. Shubert Library Excellence Award by The New York State Regents Advisory Council on Libraries for being the first library in Westchester County to achieve green business certification. Library Director Jill Davis explained how their two-year process toward certification led not only to a greener library, but new opportunities to leverage other funding sources, increase staff and community engagement, and position the library as an industry leader. HHFL embodies the spirit of the Charles W. Brown, Jr. Sustainability Award by being a tireless proponent of environmental sustainability within their own facility and the community at large.

“This is the eighth year we are recognizing Westchester Businesses for their commitment to sustainability,’’ said Marsha Gordon, President and CEO of the Business Council of Westchester. “We are so pleased that this initiative continues to grow and that we now have 83 members and more than 20 businesses who are certified. Congratulations to this year’s honorees for setting a great example.’’

“The magic of the Westchester Green Business program is the way that our members have embraced it and made it their own, creating deep change within their organizations, innovative processes to sustain success and the willingness to serve as leaders by sharing their best practices,” said Dani Glaser, Program Director of Westchester Green Business. “The business community is truly leading the way, clearly demonstrating that a low emissions economy and profitable business go hand in hand.”

For more information about Westchester Green Business, including sponsorship opportunities, visit www.westchestergreenbusinesscertified.org or contact Meg Curtin, WGB Membership & Marketing Manager.

Event and program sponsors included Con Edison, NYSERDA, The Westchester Community Foundation, Agera Energy, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Allied Converters, Inc., Atlantic Westchester, Inc., The Blue Book Building & Construction Network, C.W. Brown/LeChase, Diamond Properties, LLC, NewYork-Presbyterian, Reckson, a division of SL Green, Bright Energy Services, Robison Oil, Suburban Carting Company, Yonkers Tennis Center, Heineken, Vino 100 White Plains, Westchester Business Journal.

About Westchester Green Business

Westchester Green Business is a Business Council of Westchester program administered in partnership with Westchester County since 2009. The program provides businesses with a turnkey system to successfully integrate sustainable business practices into company operations. Business professionals learn exactly where resources are being wasted and identify opportunities to increase efficiency and save money. Proprietary performance tools are used to calculate the economic and environmental impacts of energy, travel, waste, water and refrigerants in an organization, while staff surveys gauge behavioral impacts. Westchester Green Business participants are recognized as green business leaders across diverse industry sectors.

About The Business Council of Westchester

The county’s largest and most influential business membership organization, The Business Council of Westchester is committed to helping businesses build, connect and win. In addition, The Business Council of Westchester is actively involved in reviewing federal, state and county legislation and regulations in order to assess the potential impact on the business community and to influence the outcomes through advocacy when the business community’s interests may be affected. It also acts as an information resource for the business community and government leaders at all levels.

Media Contact
Company Name: BuzzPotential
Contact Person: Michael Dardano
Email: mjdardano@gmail.com
Phone: 9145886752
Country: United States
Website: http://climatechange.westchestergov.com/

WHITE PLAINS, NY – 1 Aug, 2017 – Members of the Building & Realty Institute of Westchester and the Mid-Hudson Region (BRI) recently attended the organization’s recent event at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in White Plains.

Steve Otis, who serves in the New York State Assembly and is the former Mayor of Rye, spoke at the event about his past initiatives and current advocacy for clean water projects in Westchester County. Sabrina Ty, President of the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, discussed how various instructure projects were being supported around New York.

“In Westchester County and throughout the state, we have old water drinking systems where lead and other toxins are a big concern,” said Otis. “Also, many sanitary sewer and septic systems are straining their limits or are failing.”|

Funding clean water projects can be prohibitively expensive for municipalities. In Rye, Otis facilitated a new grant program in 2015 with the support of Governor Cuomo to make it more easier to finance these complicated projects. Through the state’s Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC), municipalities are provided with “low cost financing for local wastewater and drinking water infrastructure.”

“It’s a critical situation that’s getting too expensive for municipalities to repair on their own and the EFC’s grant program and support services are key to making these necessary projects financially feasible and helping local governments meet 21st century water quality standards,” said Otis. “EFC is an agency functioning as a bank for local governments and they’ve implemented this program with a streamlined sense of innovation.”

In addition to offering low-cost capital funds and technical expertise for environmental projects  statewide, the EFC also administers the largest and most active revolving loan fund in the nation, managing more than $12 billion in assets, to help local governments meet modern health and environmental standards.

From 2011 through 2016, EFC has pumped $11.5 billion into infrastructure projects throughout the state and has generated roughly three-times that amount, around $32 billion, in regional economic activity and benefits, according to EFC President Sabrina Ty.

“Lending money to create opportunities for communities represents an innovation in investment and financing,” said Ty. “We have helped very large communities with $100 billion projects along with smaller improvements for just a million dollars, but this range illustrates our flexibility.”

Under proposals by the current presidential administration to slash the federal Environmental Protection Agency budget, Ty is uncertain about the EFC’s ability to continue to serve New York State at its current level of support.

“The EFC is the nation’s largest state revolving loan bank and largest appropriation in the federal EPA’s budget,” she said. “Regarding the proposed cuts to the EPA under the present Administration, how do you gut a third of the budget without cutting our EFC funding to the bone? Nobody knows how it will work out.”

About the Building and Realty Institute

The Building and Realty Institute (BRI) is one of the largest construction, development and real estate-related industry trade associations in New York State.

Founded in 1946, the Westchester County, N.Y. based organization consists of more than 1,500 members, primarily in the Westchester and Mid-Hudson Valley region.

The BRI is supported by a multi-talented professional and consultant staff versed in all facets of the building industry: planning, engineering, law, insurance, environmental regulations and governmental relations on a state, county and local level. Their services extend to all facets of the building and realty industries.

For more information about the Building and Realty Institute, please contact Maggie Collins at 914-273-0730 or visit the website: www.buildersinstitute.org/.

Media Contact
Company Name: BuzzPotential
Contact Person: Michael Dardano
Email: mjdardano@gmail.com
Phone: 9145886752
Country: United States
Website: http://www.buildersinstitute.org/

CAMDEN, NJ – 1 Aug, 2017 – A Japanese pharmaceutical company, Daiichi Sankyo, will pay $300 million to settle thousands of federal and state court lawsuits over its top-selling blood pressure drugs, Benicar, Benicar HCT, Azor and Tribenzor, according to an announcement made today by the lead Plaintiffs’ lawyers in U.S. federal district court. 

The settlement was reached in the federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) case titled In re: Benicar (Olmesartan) Products Liability Litigation, MDL 2606, pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, Camden Division. The federal MDL litigation is assigned to the Honorable Judge Robert Kugler and the Honorable Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider, who oversaw the settlement negotiations.

The agreement reached by the parties is estimated to encompass approximately 2,500 claims by individuals who allege they have suffered severe and sometimes life-threatening gastrointestinal injuries while using medications containing the active ingredient olmesartan medoxomil (Benicar, Benicar HCT, Azor and Tribenzor).  Reports have linked Olmesartan to sprue-like enteropathy and celiac disease-like symptoms, gastrointestinal conditions that inhibit a person’s ability to absorb nutrients, due to changes in the intestinal tract, which appear similar to the changes seen with celiac disease. The litigation was resolved as the parties prepared for pre-trial hearings, and an anticipated first trial in federal court.

Christopher L. Coffin and Adam M. Slater, Co-Lead Counsel for the Plaintiffs in the national litigation, characterized the settlement as an outstanding result for the Plaintiffs. “We are very pleased with the outcome of this hard-fought litigation. This is a gratifying resolution for thousands of patients who suffered severe gastrointestinal injuries while using these blood pressure medications,” said Coffin.

The settlement was negotiated by the Plaintiffs’ Negotiating Committee comprised of Troy A. Rafferty of Levin, Papantonio, Thomas, Mitchell, Rafferty & Proctor, P.A.; Adam M. Slater of Maize, Slater, Katz and Freeman; Tara D. Sutton of Robins Kaplan L.L.P.; and Christopher L. Coffin of Pendley, Baudin & Coffin, L.L.P. On behalf of the Plaintiffs’ Negotiating Committee, Slater recognized the efforts of the numerous law firms from around the country who helped make the settlement possible: “This settlement is the product of hard work by many lawyers from around the country, and is a testament to the resources, teamwork and cooperation needed to successfully represent people in complex pharmaceutical litigation like this.”

Under the settlement, claimants who meet specified criteria will be eligible for compensation. More information regarding settlement eligibility criteria and deadlines for the Olmesartan Products Resolution Program may be found at www.OlmesartanProductLitigationSettlement.com.

Media Contact
Company Name: Pendley, Baudin & Coffin, LLP
Contact Person: Shayna Dupont
Email: sdupont@pbclawfirm.com
Phone: 504-355-0086
Country: United States
Website: www.pbclawfirm.com

BRONX, NY – 1 Aug, 2017 – Borough President, Ruben Diaz, Jr. and representatives from the NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development, Bank of New York Mellon, First Sterling Financial, the Community Preservation Corporation and the Bronx Community Board recently joined with Yuco Real Estate Company to unveil a newly constructed affordable housing development in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx.

Brook Avenue Apartments consists of a two-building, 66-unit development constructed on vacant, formerly city-owned land. The 78,806-square foot project was built at a development cost of $24.4 million and was financed under Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Housing New York: A Five-Borough, Ten-Year Housing Plan. Its goal is to help address New York City’s affordability crisis by housing more than half a million New Yorkers, ranging from those with very low incomes to the middle class – all of whom face ever-rising rent pressures.

“Creating affordable housing units is very important to me and to our community, it is something I have been working on since Day 1 I became borough president,” Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. “Since 2009, we have invested $1.6 billion towards the creation of over 6,100 affordable units across 68 projects, mostly for low-income families, and this project is testaments to the hard work we are putting in; alongside partners like Yuco Real Estate, who have shown a very strong commitment to work with our office, the residents and the neighborhood of Mott Haven, to make sure everyone has a fair shot at affordable housing.”

Borough President Diaz took a tour of the building and saw how each apartment had solid wood doors, solid wood kitchen cabinets and solid oak flooring. Granite kitchen countertops, GE appliances, Kohler bathroom fixtures, overhead lighting in each room and individual heating controls in each apartment were noted as well as how spacious and well designed the apartment units were.

Bong Yu, P.C. was both the engineering and architectural firm and Yuco Builders, LLC was the general contractor for the project. The Bank of New York Mellon, First Sterling Financial and the Community Preservation Corp. were the financial partners. 

The development includes two buildings – a five-story building located at 463 East 147^th Street and a seven-story building located at 469 East 147^th Street. The 463 address has 7 studio apartments, 35 one-bedroom apartments, 12 two-bedroom apartments and one three-bedroom apartment for a total of 55 units of affordable housing, inclusive of one two-bedroom superintendent unit. Thirteen of the total units in this building are affordable to households earning up to 40 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI), or an annual income of no more than $25,400 for an individual or $36,240 for a family of four. The remaining 41 units are affordable to households earning up to 60 percent AMI, or an annual income of no more than $38,100 for an individual or $54,360 for a family of four. This building also has an approximately 11,200 square-foot underground garage reserved for on-site parking and bicycle storage. The 469 address has 10 two-bedroom apartments and 1 one-bedroom apartment. Ten of the units in this building are affordable to households earning 60 percent AMI, or an annual income of no more than $38,100 for an individual or $54,360 for a family of four. The remaining unit is affordable to a household earning up to 40 percent AMI, or an annual income of no more than $25,400 for an individual or $36,240 for a family of four. This building has approximately 1,700 square-feet of commercial space. The development benefits from the acquisition of underused air rights of neighboring one-story Con Edison facilities.  Residents will also have easy access to buses: Bx 15, Bx 17, Bx 19 and trains: 2, 5 and 6 subway lines and the apartments are in close proximity to Lincoln Hospital and The Opera House Hotel.

Yuco is part of an active, vertically integrated Asian-American owned real estate organization founded in 1969. Yuco President, Raymond Yu, along with his sister, Catherine, represents the third generation of a real estate family that began with his grandfather in Hong Kong more than ninety years ago. Raymond’s father immigrated to the United States in the 1950s, bringing along his family’s entrepreneurial spirit in real estate development. The company has worked on projects in and contributed to the revitalization of the Lower East Side, Clinton and Harlem in Manhattan and Sunset Park, Flatbush and East New York in Brooklyn.  Yuco’s emphasis on working with M/WBE companies not only reflects the values incorporated in Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Housing New York plan, it also helps to create local employment opportunities across the five boroughs.  Additionally, Yuco is recognized as HPD’s largest Asian-American-owned affordable housing development partner.

“High quality, well-designed affordable housing has been the consistent focus of our business, bringing positive changes throughout our expanding presence in neighborhoods all over New York City,” said Raymond Yu, President, Yuco Real Estate. “This project contributes to the rejuvenation and vitality of Mott Haven and we are honored to be part of that effort.”

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) provided Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for $16.6 million in permanent tax credit equity financing. HPD also facilitated $2.7 million in subsidies and $1.2 million in Reso A funds. The Bank of New York Mellon was the construction lender for this project as well as tax credit purchaser. First Sterling Financial is the project’s tax credit syndicator.

HPD Commissioner Maria Torres-Springer said: “HPD relies on the ingenuity of its programs combined with the resourcefulness of its partners to create quality affordable housing for all New Yorkers. Our development partners were able to build more affordable housing in the Brook Avenue Apartments developments than previously possible by purchasing the air rights to the adjoining Con Edison properties. This is precisely the type of smart development we champion. I want to congratulate Yuco Real Estate, CPC, and all of our development partners on a job well done. Thanks to you, 66 households have an affordable place to call home.”

Andrew Blumetti, Managing Director of Bank of New York Mellon, “The Brook Avenue Apartments is a prime example of how strong partnerships between the public and private sector are making affordable apartments a reality in NYC.” He continues, “BNY Mellon’s commitment to this project emphasizes our continued support of the communities where our employees both live and work.”

The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) has committed to a $3 million permanent loan through their agreement with the New York City Retirement System (NYCRS).

“CPC is proud to be part of a partnership that is bringing high-quality affordable housing and new retail space to the Mott Haven community,” said Robert Riggs, Senior Vice President and Regional Director, the Community Preservation Corporation. “Investing in projects like the Brook Avenue Apartments that give hardworking New Yorkers a chance to put down roots in a stable, affordable home is key to continuing the revitalization of this vibrant and diverse community. My thanks to YUCO and HPD for their collaboration and partnership.”

“The Brook Avenue Apartments are an important development for the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. The residential and commercial space are mutually beneficial and will draw more projects to the area,” said Kathy Zamechansky, president, of KZA Realty Group. “My team and I are thrilled that Yuco selected KZA Realty as the exclusive leasing agents for their commercial space, we are very proud to be a part of the mission that is creating a renewed Bronx.”

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