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Health coach Lacy Young is on a campaign to liberate women's bodies as well as their minds

SAN JOSE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- What do Hope Solo, Blake Griffin, Jose Reyes, Gretchen Bleiler and Lacy Young have in common? They all appeared in the buff recently to celebrate their bodies. Lacy Young isn't a famous athlete with national endorsement deals, nor is she admired by millions of fans. But she felt the need to bare it all in the name of eating healthy.

Shedding Light on Occupy Wall Street Phenomenon: video of author Robert Stowe England at this month's Mortgage Bankers Association

ARLINGTON, Va. /eNewsChannels/ -- Remarks by 'Black Box Casino' author Robert Stowe England at this month's Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) annual conference in Chicago detailing his exploration of how, in his words, 'The story of the financial crisis is the story of mortgage banking,' have been posted on YouTube.

Counsellors Title Insurance Agency, Inc. sees new value and significance emerging for the role of title insurance

TOMS RIVER, N.J. /eNewsChannels/ -- Counsellors Title Insurance Agency, Inc. founder Ralph Aponte sees new value and significance emerging for the role of title insurance, especially within real estate markets that have been impacted by pressures of the recent economic trend.

Dr. Michael Cohen: Prejudice Against Nature Produces Job Declines, Reduced Economies, and Health Disorders

SAN JUAN ISLAND, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- Project NatureConnect announces the publication of a trailblazing article by Dr. Michael Cohen in the October 2011 issue of the Journal of Organic Psychology. The article explains how we globally suffer from a profound prejudice against nature (PAN) that disturbs our personal and collective psyche.

The Otter Project announces 'No-Otter' Zone Public Hearings Hold the Key to Southern California Sea Otters' Future

MONTEREY, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Otter Project today announces that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will be conducting public hearings regarding the failed 'No-Otter' Zone in Ventura, Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz, California, on September 27, October 4 and October 6, 2011 respectively.

LegalizeFerrets.org says Fish and Game Dept. Treats California Ferret Enthusiasts as Pests, Not Citizens

LA MESA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- According to LegalizeFerrets.org, the Department of Fish and Game has put impossible restrictions on the ferret legalization process. 'We're going by the book - but they're ripping pages out from under us. Would California tolerate that behavior from any other Department?' says Pat Wright, of LegalizeFerrets.

Dr. Livingston, The Small Business Diva, Reveals The Secret Every Business Owner Should Know Before Making a Promotional Video

LONDONDERRY, N.H. /eNewsChannels/ -- If you have a video on your website, your company is 50 times more likely to land on the first page of Google than websites without video, according to Dr. Sharon Livingston.

Calif. Governor Brown Vetoes Attack on Suction Dredge Gold Miners, says Gold Pan California

CONCORD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Gold Pan California, a gold mining supply shop located in the Bay Area, is full of suction dredge gold miners celebrating a line-item veto that Governor Brown made in the final State Budget today. 'This is the vindication we've been waiting for,' says owner Mike Dunn.

Alleged Corruption at the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools Exposed in New Book

PEORIA, Ariz. /eNewsChannels/ -- 'Corruption at the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools?' (ISBN: 978-1589097889), a new book just released by Bookstand Publishing, documents shocking alleged corruption at the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools.

Congressman McClintock Slams Calif. Legislature, Says Indefensible to Kill Solvent Mining Industry

CONCORD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Gold Pan California, a gold mining supply shop and headquarters for California suction dredge miners, recently got a boost from Washington DC: Congressman Tom McClintock (R-CA) is mad as hell and wants Governor Brown's assistance to squash 2 paragraphs of impending legislation which, if enacted, will kill the California suction gold mining industry.

Martin Engineering and Surveying says you should not buy property without first obtaining a professional survey

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- According to Martin Engineering, you should not buy a residential or commercial property without first obtaining a professional opinion from an engineer/surveyor. 'In recent years, I have seen many tragic situations resulting from property line assumptions that could be caught in minutes by a professional doing a simple review,' says Peter Martin.

Well-Intentioned Bill Threatens to Boost Insurance Rates and Undermine Care: California Long-Term Care in Jeopardy

KIRKLAND, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- Concerned that long-term care insurance rates might go up? 'The California Assembly feels your pain,' says Cameron Truesdell, CEO of LTC Financial Partners LLC, 'but they just passed a bill, AB 999, that will only make matters worse if the State Senate also passes it.' LTCFP is one of America's largest and most experienced long-term care insurance agencies, representing multiple carriers.

California's $1.8 Million 'Budget Error' to Kill Gold Mining Industry, says Gold Pan California, a Mining Supply Company

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Gold Pan California, a gold mining supply shop located in the Bay Area, is bustling with suction dredge gold miners who are anxiously seeking a last-minute deletion of a math mistake in the current State Budget battle. 'This is a new financial disaster headed straight to the heart of the Golden State,' says owner Mike Dunn.

Former Calif. Attorney General Jerry Brown: California Gold Mining Program Solvent – Legislature on Eve of Killing Industry over $1.8M Math...

CONCORD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Gold Pan California, a gold mining supply shop located in the Bay Area, is bustling with suction dredge gold miners who are anxiously trying to get information about what is going on in Sacramento. 'This is a new financial disaster headed straight to the heart of the Golden State,' says GPC owner Mike Dunn.

Gold Pan California says Calif. Budget Committee Attempts to Hinder Gold Mining Science Report

CONCORD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Gold Pan California has been building inventory of gold mining equipment in anticipation of the season re-opening in November. That anticipation is quickly fading and scorn for the Calif. Legislature is taking its place, for owner Mike Dunn. Pointing to a hefty 1,500-page scientific report, Dunn declares 'The Legislature is trying to prohibit the science from being published.'

Ira Weissman's 'Truth About Diamonds' Blog Gives Online Diamond Shoppers the Scoop

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- After seven years in the diamond business, Ira Weissman launched a website - Truth About Diamonds - to help diamond shoppers make educated decisions and garner significant savings; and he loves what he does.

California State Legislature Poised to Kill Gold Mining Industry on Eve of New Regulations

CONCORD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Gold Pan California, a gold mining supply shop, has been looking forward to the relief of November like salve applied to a burn. Owner Mike Dunn's anticipation of relief was suddenly diverted 2 weeks ago, when the California Legislature began shuffling last minute trailer budget bill language which, if passed, will kill the suction gold mining industry.

Robert J. Gerberg, CEO of SET Personal Marketing Reviews the Current Job Market and Offers 3 Ways to Overcome Its Downfalls

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- With unemployment rates hanging at a steady 9 percent, job hunting continues to be a daunting task for the unemployed. However, SET Personal Marketing, a firm that specializes in helping professionals find work or change careers, offers advice to job seekers on how to land a job, despite these tough economic times.

Tips for Parents on and Before Prom Night from Kid Coach Peter Favaro, PhD

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- While prom night is a cultural right of passage, every year teens die, or injure themselves or others drinking and participating in high risk behavior. Peter Favaro, Ph.D., who manages a child and teen psychology practice called Tribeca Kid Coach, offers words of advice for parents as we approach prom season.

At National LTCi Producers Summit, LTC Expert Cameron Truesdell Points to Huge Opportunities in Worksite Sales

KIRKLAND, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- In the long-term care insurance (LTCi) sales field, business has been pretty flat for the past few years. 'But that can change dramatically if we're willing to reinvent ourselves,' said Cameron Truesdell of LTCFP in a keynote speech at the 2011 National LTCi Producers Summit.

Child Psychologist Peter J. Favaro Coaches Parents on the News of Osama bin Laden's Death

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- Osama bin Laden's death can present challenges to parents who might not know what to make of their own mixed feelings. Dr. Peter Favaro, child psychologist and parenting expert, offers advice to parents who want to know how to help children cope with information and images they might encounter on television, on the streets and playgrounds and in the classroom.

ERI Personal Marketing Firm Reveals 5 Ways Executives Can Create Their Next New Job in 2011

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- After gaining years of experience in your current field, you are ready for your next challenge. ERI Personal Marketing, a firm specializing in assisting executives and professionals in their career search, knows that if you are like many executives in today's job market, your next position may very likely be one created specifically for you.

Developing Positive Chemistry Can Help You Succeed in a Job Interview, says SET Personal Marketing

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- In order for an interview to turn into a good offer, SET Personal Marketing, a firm specializing in helping professionals find work or change careers, advises that it should be far more than just a question-and-answer session. One strategy Robert J. Gerberg, Chairman of SET Personal Marketing, suggests is to develop a positive chemistry right at the start.

David Maduli is among a nationwide group of educators chosen by PBS NewsHour for discussion on Egypt events

ALAMEDA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Nea Community Learning Center teacher David Maduli is among a nationwide group of educators chosen by PBS NewsHour to participate in a live online discussion exploring recent political events in Egypt. The discussion will take place Tuesday, February 15 at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT).

Not Enough Job Hunters Use Personal Websites to Get Results in Their Job Search says SET Personal Marketing

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- With employment slowly picking up in 2011, a survey shows that there are still very few job seekers using websites to market and promote their skills - when they certainly should be. 'Using a website to market experience and skills can drastically impact your job search,' Robert J. Gerberg, CEO of SET, said.