(ContentDesk) April 23, 2006 -- Golfing is at its best when played at a premier course in a breathtaking setting, like Southern California. When you add the fact that this prestigious sport can provide funding for hearing impaired children and their families, then you know that golfing is at its all-time best. Shawn Parr, famous radio personality, actor and father, is an avid golfer. Mr. Parr is lending his time and talent to the John Tracy clinic as he once again hosts the Shawn Parr Golf Invitational.
As your host for the 13th year, I look forward to meeting you when I tee off with each team. By taking part in the 2006 Tournament, you will enable Orange County Guild to make important progress toward its second million in donations to the Clinic! exclaims Shawn. This years event is being held at the El Niguel Country Club, and is located at 23700 Clubhouse Drive, Laguna Niguel, California, on Monday, May 15th.
The shotgun start will be at 11:30 am. The El Niguel Country Club is one of the nations premier golf courses.
Shawn explains why he loves doing this event, Our goal is to have everyone go home with a great memories and the warm satisfaction of knowing they have brought hope, guidance and encouragement to the parents and children at the John Tracy Clinic. This past January, Shawn golfed in the Bob Hope Celebrity golf tournament among other well-known celebrities such as Justin Timberlake, Marcus Allen, and Matthew McConaughey. He golfed along side golf pro Scott McCarron (a member of Parrs team), as well as Chad Campbell, Scott Verplank, Ryan Palmer and other greats. "Shawn Parr is an exceptional man who willingly lends his time and energy to people in need. He is passionate about golf and he is passionate about others," states hollywood friend Karen A. Oliver.
Shawn is currently starring in NBC thriller Heist, on Wednesday nights. He is also appearing in the upcoming feature film releases of
Lucky You (Warner Brothers), and Waist Deep (Focus Features). As the golden voice of radio, you can hear Shawn on KZLA FM 93.9, as well being the voice for the American Music Awards and Golden Globes. The families of hearing impaired children are all too aware that they cannot do it alone, Shawn Parr is doing what he can by hosting the Shawn Parr Invitational. You can help Shawn help these families by coming out to golf or even by donations.
Find out more information by visiting www.ocg.org. or by calling (714) 730-6527..
Allergies and Hearing
When you think about health and nutrition, it's important to be aware of how various foodstuffs affect your wellbeing.
It's quite amazing just how many allergens there are in a well balanced diet. Things like gluten in wheat breads and cereals, lactose in uncultured dairy products, mono sodium glutamate in tomatoes, - I'm sure you can think of dozens ? that can turn your life upside down.
Allergy has been called the great masquerader because it can contribute to and mimic many illnesses that we do not typically associated with allergy.
I have a particular interest in issues surrounding hearing, and in the fact that there may be allergies involved with some conductive hearing losses.
Conductive Hearing Loss results from problems in the middle ear, known as Otitis Media.
Middle ear infection is extremely common and very few children never experience it. Otitis Media can be painful, but is usually short term &...
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L glutamine is an amino acid occurring abundantly within the human body. This acid L glutamine is important for overall well-being and bodily health. Also available in supplement form, l glutamine powder is readily absorbed by the body. When extreme muscular stress occurs, the need for l glutamine can exceed the systems ability to synthesize and produce enough l glutamine. This lack of readily available l glutamine can cause mental sluggishness, physical exhaustion and mood swings.
Many immune cells are reliant on l glutamine for their energy requirements and a lack of l glutamine could result in an impaired immune system. Cells within the immune system depend on l glutamine to provide the metabolic fuel necessary for their proper functioning. Although adequate levels of l glutamine are usually maintained by the bodily system, these l glutamine levels could be depleted by infection, injuries and surgical procedures.L glutamine levels present in the body fluctuate all the time...
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Emma? Email Marketing Awards Free Accounts to 25 Community Non-Profits
Emma?, the Web-based e-mail marketing service, has announced that 25 charitable groups will be awarded free e-mail marketing accounts for 2005 as part of its 'Emma Twenty-Five' initiative designed to promote social responsibility and honor the charitable work being done by Emma customers around the country.The 25 honorees were selected from a list of more than 80 deserving groups nominated by Emma customers. As part of the program, Emma will donate full-featured e-mail marketing accounts, custom design templates and a budget of 5,000 emails a month for a full year, and the sponsoring Emma customer will work closely with its non-profit to put all of it to good use. Emma's staff and customers hope that by providing these groups with the tools to easily reach out to their respective audiences, they'll be able to raise more awareness and generate more activity. Already, the initiative has received tremendous response from everyone involved, and Emma expects to offer the program again next...
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Author Julia Salazar Releases Natural Disasters
LOS ANGELES, CA (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) May 9, 2006 -- First time novelist Julia Salazars "Natural Disasters" reflects on the friendship between a lesbian and a gay man against a backdrop of mudslides, fires, earthquakes and AIDS in Los Angeles."Natural Disasters" focuses on Jesse Perez, her work at the Alliance - a Los Angeles AIDS organization and her relationship with her co-worker and best friend, Gabe Larson.Set in 1993, Jesse must navigate her way through burn out, the break-up of a ten year relationship and Gabes eventual death from AIDS related illness while Los Angeles rumbles beneath them both metaphorically and geologically. Jesse experiences the loss of those around her as she tries to help those being impacted with HIV while coping with her own grief.Advance praise for Natural Disasters:There are seasons when life appears to be nothing but an unremitting series of calamities, when the worlds - internal and external...
Author Julia Salazar Releases Natural Disasters
Author Julia Salazar Releases Natural Disasters
LOS ANGELES, CA (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) May 9, 2006 -- First time novelist Julia Salazars "Natural Disasters" reflects on the friendship between a lesbian and a gay man against a backdrop of mudslides, fires, earthquakes and AIDS in Los Angeles."Natural Disasters" focuses on Jesse Perez, her work at the Alliance - a Los Angeles AIDS organization and her relationship with her co-worker and best friend, Gabe Larson.Set in 1993, Jesse must navigate her way through burn out, the break-up of a ten year relationship and Gabes eventual death from AIDS related illness while Los Angeles rumbles beneath them both metaphorically and geologically. Jesse experiences the loss of those around her as she tries to help those being impacted with HIV while coping with her own grief.Advance praise for Natural Disasters:There are seasons when life appears to be nothing but an unremitting series of calamities, when the worlds - internal and external...
Author Julia Salazar Releases Natural Disasters
Public Speaking: 10 Tips to Improve Public Speaking Skills
Copyright 2006 Colleen Kettenhofen
When I ask my audiences their number one challenge with public speaking, they overwhelmingly say, "to overcome the fear of public speaking." It's okay to have "butterflies." The key is how to get them organized, focused and flying in formation. Here are 10 tips for delivering a more powerful, persuasive presentation. Practice these techniques consistently to improve public speaking skills.
1. 95% of your success is determined before the presentation. Your audience will know if you didn't rehearse.
Rehearsing, or "rehearing" yourself minimizes 75% of your nervousness. Rehearse standing up, or better yet, ask someone to videotape you. The camera will be your most objective ally. The more comfortable you become with your material via rehearsing, the more comfortable you will be with your body language.
2. Either memorize or "know cold" your opener and close.
Two minutes each for an opener and a close...
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Detainment of Anti US Slavery Advocate Postponed for Hearing
OCE's recommended 3/11/05 detainment of anti-slavery activist, Marianne LaBrecque, has been postponed pending a 4/5/05 hearing of defendant's contesting of findings.
The judge also said that it was unfair to give the defendant such little time to make arrangements to prepare to undergo 60 days of "inpatient hospitalization."
Detainment would be as a pretrial detainee at Connecticut Valley Hospital, Connecticut's facility for the "criminally insane." Ct Superior Court's Office of Court Evaluation's conclusion is that the defendant "demonstrated what appeared to be a complex delusional system regarding 'modern-day slavery, human trafficking, abductions and organized crime'... Her preoccupation with modern-day slavery and the abduction of her fianc?e, and her propensity to focus on these issues in a tangential, circumstantial manner, impairs her capacity to represent herself, to work collaboratively with an attorney, to follow testimony, and to effectively participate...
Allergies and Hearing
When you think about health and nutrition, it's important to be aware of how various foodstuffs affect your wellbeing.
It's quite amazing just how many allergens there are in a well balanced diet. Things like gluten in wheat breads and cereals, lactose in uncultured dairy products, mono sodium glutamate in tomatoes, - I'm sure you can think of dozens ? that can turn your life upside down.
Allergy has been called the great masquerader because it can contribute to and mimic many illnesses that we do not typically associated with allergy.
I have a particular interest in issues surrounding hearing, and in the fact that there may be allergies involved with some conductive hearing losses.
Conductive Hearing Loss results from problems in the middle ear, known as Otitis Media.
Middle ear infection is extremely common and very few children never experience it. Otitis Media can be painful, but is usually short term &...
Italian Hat Company Aims to Change Image of Mafia Symbol
(ContentDesk) October 28, 2005 -- La Coppola Storta is returning the coppola hat to its original roots as a luxury item. Their hats made in Sicily combine fine Italian fabrics, unique patterns and hand made Italian craftsmanship to create the ultimate offerings in headwear. Their collections feature limited runs per style and many one of kind pieces, each with its own distinct style. The line features something for everyone with hats for men, women, children and dogs. The pinnacle of the collection...
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Rustic Log Patio Furniture Considerations
A nice looking patio is useless if you cannot enjoy it properly and some rustic log patio furniture may be just the answer for that. Pine and cedar furniture that is designed specifically for the outdoors not only looks great but it is also extremely functional. Not only will the rustic touch add to the overall image of your patio and garden, but you will also enjoy all the comforts of your home outdoors.
Rustic furniture is one of the hottest trends in home decorating and chances...
Shoepricer.com Searches the Internet for Deals on Diesel Shoes
Shoepricer (http://www.shoepricer.com) recently unveiled the newest version of their popular comparison shopping engine with Diesel shoes in mind."Diesel Shoes are the perfect accessory for today's modern fashion styles. Diesel designs footwear that incorporates innovative colors, textures, and silhouettes into all of its styles. Diesel women's shoes are casually elegant, while Diesel men's shoes are the epitome of masculine style. Capture...
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