LOS ANGELES, CA, August 30, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ — Richard Lopez, C.E.O. of Blue Tax, took time out of his busy schedule this week to share Blue Tax’s most recent success stories. The stories are compelling due to their diversity in clients and amounts yet all were resolved to their clients’ complete satisfaction.
On 8/17/10 Randall and Lorie F. hired Blue Tax to handle an IRS issued wage garnishment for a tax liability of $6,738. Blue Tax obtained a same day garnishment release for the couple. Arthur P. received an IRS levy on his bank account on 8/18/10 for a tax liability of $157,795. Blue Tax was able to resolve the issue and remove the levy by end of day 8/18/10. Dave H. hired Blue Tax to resolve an IRS bank levy issued on 8/3/10 for a tax liability of $11,151. The challenge here was the levy involved two accounts however through heavy negotiation with the IRS Blue Tax was able to get a full levy release on 8/19/10.
Prioritizing client’s needs first, Blue Tax continues to expeditiously solve their client’s tax dilemmas both large and small successfully.
For more information about Blue Tax and its ability to help taxpayers resolve their tax problems, please visit
www.BlueTax.com or call (877) 316-1198 for a free confidential consultation.
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NASHVILLE (August 30, 2010) – First time managers or managers who want to manage better – now can find out how from business consultant David C. Baker in his new book, “Managing Right For the First Time,” (2010, Rockbench Publishing Corp., $24.95). Baker is president and founder of business consultancy ReCourses (ReCourses.com) and “Managing Right For the First Time” emerged from his experience advising over 600 companies and interviewing more than 10,000 employees specifically about management and management issues.
A recent manager writes about a struggling manager he’s responsible for, “He read your book in one sitting and I have already seen a noticeable difference in his confidence and approach. He is taking more ownership over his crew and seems to have a newfound appreciation for the challenges of the position. I am confident that this was a result of your book. Thank you for your contribution!”
“Managing Right For the First Time,” can be purchased through Amazon.com http://amzn.com/1605440027 or in bulk directly from the publisher. Read more about the book at firstmanagers.com, or more about the author at davidcbaker.com.
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has raised added concern about a study released by The Urban Institute that shows more than one-half of babies in poverty are being raised by mothers living with depression—creating parenting and child development challenges.
At least 70 percent of low-income mothers go with out treatment, according to the study, with only 30 percent even speaking to a mental health professional over the course of a year.
“During a time of national economic distress and severe budget cuts in mental health services, the Urban Institute study raises concern about the urgency of the needs of women and children,” said NAMI Executive Director Michael J. Fitzpatrick.
According to the study, most low-income mothers of infants are in their early twenties and are 44 percent Caucasian, 30 percent African American and 21 percent Hispanic.
In the past, NAMI has reported that regardless of income:
• One in eight women experiences depression in their lifetime; twice the rate as men, regardless of race or ethnic background.
• Over 10 percent of pregnant women and approximately 15 percent of postpartum mothers experience depression. Once a postpartum mother experiences depression, there is a 70 percent chance of recurrence.
• Middle-aged Hispanic women have the highest rate of symptoms
• African American women experience greater severity and persistence of symptoms
• Asian American women face the greatest degree of stigma as a cultural barrier in seeking help
NAMI fact sheets includes:
• Women and Depression
• Depression and Pregnancy
• African American Women
• Latina Women
• Asian American Women
About NAMI
NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. NAMI has over 1100 state and local affiliates that engage in research, education, support and advocacy.
www.nami.org
http://twitter.com/namicommunicate
http://www.facebook.com/officialNAMI
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UltraViolet Devices, Inc. technology prevents contamination of schools by eliminating mold, bacteria and viruses from HVAC systems and providing surface disinfection.
August is the time of year that millions of children across the country begin the new school year. Many school districts use the summer months to conduct maintenance and renovation projects since buildings are unoccupied. While this activity is necessary for building maintenance and classroom improvements, some work may produce aerosolized dust and debris with microbial contamination.
Unfortunately, indoor air quality (IAQ) problems occur often in schools. Not only can construction and repair projects initiate problems, but many school building are older facilities that are prone to leaks and plumbing problems. Any excessive moisture can quickly turn into a mold problem. Classrooms already face threats from infectious diseases such as Swine Flu (H1N1). But mold and bacteria that can spread by contaminated air or surfaces are also a major concern.
In the July issue of Indoor Environmental Connections an article entitled, “Case Study-School District Tackles IAQ” highlights what Mequon-Thiensville School District in Wisconsin did to improve the indoor air quality in their facilities. The Director of Maintenance and Operations decided to utilize ultraviolet (UV) technology solutions from UltraViolet Devices to help clean and disinfect the air and surfaces of the district’s classrooms and common areas.
“UV technology is very effective for air and surface disinfection in schools,” reports Paul Cochrane, Public Relations Manager for UVDI. “UVDI’s products are specifically designed to eliminate threats from mold, bacteria and viruses and keep building occupants safe, healthy and productive.”
To learn more about UV technology and UVDI please visit www.UVDI.com, email info@UVDI.com or call (877) 787-3882.
About UltraViolet Devices, Inc.
UVDI is a leading manufacturer and supplier of UV-C products for air, surface and water disinfection. Under the ALTRU-V® brand, UVDI markets a full line of products for the HVACR market designed to reduce energy consumption and lower maintenance costs while delivering cleaner, healthier air. Under UVDI’s Sparks Technology™ brand, the company markets gas phase filtration products for use in commercial and industrial applications worldwide.
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Providing quality roofing to last generations and entering social
media to provide latest information
Hutchinson, MN., August, 2010 –My Green Roof, a proud member of the Larson Family of Companies, has announced a new redesigned website. Joining forces with SEOwhat.com and Pike Graphics, My Green Roof website provides Galleries, Product Information, and up-to-date Specials. The new site facilitates an aesthetic appeal and creates a user friendly environment. In addition to the newly designed website, the company has entered into the social media world. By having Facebook and Twitter pages, the company now provides the opportunity for faster and easier customer interactivity.
My Green Roof offers an assortment of metal roofing styles, and a variety of different colors to choose from. Styles range from the popular Granite Ridge panel to the Canyon Shake, NB Tile, and Barrel Vault to name a few. By providing quality products that will last generations, and experienced craftsmanship, My Green Roof obtains high customer satisfaction. When in comparison, traditional roofs do not outlast the strength and durability of a metal roof from My Green Roof. In addition to this, My Green Roof offers non-prorated warranties by Gerard Steel Roofing System and shares that it will be the last roof that’ll ever need to be purchased.
By launching Facebook and Twitter pages, My Green Roof is committed to customer service by providing continued updates on the latest regarding the company’s site, the newest items to showcase, and running specials. “Since 1967, the Larson Family of Companies have always made commitments to our customers the number one priority in our daily business routine,” shares, President of Larson Family of Companies, Doug Kephart, “we see that same commitment from SEOwhat.com. We are proud to have partnered with an industry leader of this magnitude.”
The SEOwhat.com Company has provided My Green Roof with the engineering and programming of their site. In addition, Pike Graphics is responsible for the aesthetically appealing website redesign. Both companies combined have brought Larson Family Companies a user friendly and inviting website to engage its users.
About My Green Roof and Larson Family Companies
My Green Roof is a part of the Family of Larson Companies which are composed of Gerard Steel Roof System and Larson Roofing Solutions. The family of companies has been the premier builder and remodeler in central and southern Minnesota since 1967. With dedicated and experienced employees, Larson Family Companies promises hardworking craftsman and qualified sub contractors.
The Larson Family of Companies has served business and home remodeling customers in central and southern Minnesota since 1967. Founded by Richard Larson, the company originated as a new construction and remodeling business; currently it is known for building the premier homes in the area.
Larson Family of Companies continues to design and build the highest quality homes as it has for the past 42 years. Over time, the company has added quality remodeling products to their business in order to provide and offer custom remodeling options.
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EMSL Analytical provides polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) testing solutions to keep building students and faculty safe.
Cinnaminson, NJ
Recently the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reached an agreement with several schools in New York for the assessment and remediation of PCB caulk in the school buildings. Several schools had been tested and found to have elevated PCB levels.
Almost one year ago the EPA had announced new guidance to communities on PCBs in caulk from buildings constructed or renovated between 1950 and 1978. The EPA recommended testing for PCBs in peeling, brittle, cracking or deteriorating caulk in buildings, especially in schools environments be conducted.
Production of PCBs in the United States was halted in the late 1970s, but prior to then it was used in some electronics and building materials, including some caulks. These PCBs persist in old building materials and can contaminate surfaces, soils and the indoor air quality (IAQ).
According to the EPA, “Building owners and facility managers should also consider testing to determine if PCB levels in the air exceed EPA’s suggested public health levels.” The agency also reports that PCBs have been shown to cause cancer and numerous other serious health effects in animals. These include issues with the immune system, reproductive system, nervous system, endocrine system and other negative health effects.
EMSL Analytical, a leading provider of advanced environmental laboratory services, last year doubled instrument capacity for PCB analysis at their NELAC certified laboratory in Cinnaminson, New Jersey. “PCBs were banned in most products decades ago, but they don’t readily break down in our environment and still present a problem, especially in places with young children,” reported Joe Frasca, Executive Vice President at EMSL Analytical. “Schools need to be especially careful during renovations or removal of contaminated caulks.”
EMSL has been a leader in providing PCB testing solutions for years. Samples are analyzed by gas chromatography (GC) equipped with dual electron capture detectors (ECD) following EPA methodologies. To learn more about PCB testing in caulk and other materials please visit www.EMSL.com, email info@EMSL.com or call (800) 220-3675.
About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider of quality environmental and materials testing services and products to professionals and the general public. The company has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies.
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Telstra Ultimate™ USB Modem by Sierra Wireless now available in Australia; new Sierra Wireless AirPrime™ HSPA+ embedded wireless modules introduced to support device manufacturers
Vancouver, Canada – Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR; TSX: SW) today announced that it is supporting the launch of Telstra’s first-in-the-world dual-channel HSPA+ network in Australia with some of the fastest modems the company has ever produced. The Sierra Wireless AirCard® 312U wireless USB modem, first demonstrated at Mobile World Congress in February, is now commercially available in Australia, marketed as the Telstra Ultimate™ USB modem. With it, Australians working at client locations, at airports, or on their commute home can access the Internet and online applications at speeds typically reserved for office environments.
Dual-channel HSPA+ doubles the speeds of current HSPA+ networks from a peak downlink of 21 megabits per second (Mbps) to 42 Mbps, at the same time improving network efficiency and providing a better experience for customers with more consistent network performance. Customers using a Telstra Ultimate USB modem in enabled coverage areas will experience real-world download speeds up to 20 Mbps.
“The new speeds have the potential to increase how and where our small and large business customers work – boosting productivity in the process,” said Mike Wright, Executive Director, Telstra Networks & Access Technologies. “Our customers have told us that they want higher speed mobile broadband so they can work more flexibly outside of the office and we are delighted to offer them these new speeds.”
In addition to announcing the commercial launch of the AirCard 312U, Sierra Wireless has introduced the AirPrime MC8801, as well as the AirPrime MC8704 and MC8705 intelligent embedded modules for HSPA+ networks, to support manufacturers incorporating wireless connectivity into a variety of devices, including notebook, netbook, and tablet computers; connected consumer electronics products like personal navigation devices; and home or enterprise-class routers.
“Once again, Telstra is leading the world in rolling out the latest HSPA+ technology, and we’re thrilled to be the first to provide customers in Australia with products that enable them to take full advantage of the network’s capabilities,” said Jin Pak, Vice President of Sales, Asia Pacific, for Sierra Wireless. “Being first with wireless USB modems benefits our embedded customers as well. Manufacturers looking to provide the capabilities of the new AirCard 312U inside their devices can be confident that Sierra Wireless embedded modules deliver a tested, reliable solution for the best possible performance.”
The Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC8801 intelligent embedded module is designed to support HSPA+ Dual Channel networks and peak network downlink speeds of 42 Mbps. To provide a more cost-effective alternative for manufacturers that don’t require the top speed, the new AirPrime MC8704 and MC8705 offer HSPA+ single channel support, with peak network downlink speed of 21 Mbps. The AirPrime MC8704 offers voice calling capability, while the MC8705 is targeted for data-centric devices that do not require voice support.
Samples of the AirPrime MC8801 and MC8705 are now available to customers for testing, with commercial shipments expected in the fourth quarter of this year. Samples of the AirPrime MC8704 are expected to be available early in 2011. With a substantial track record of working with network operators and manufacturing customers to integrate new wireless technologies quickly and reliably, Sierra Wireless offers the experience and expertise to simplify wireless integration and optimize time-to-market.
For more information about the Sierra Wireless AirCard 312U, please visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/productsandservices/AirCard/USBModems/airc…. For more information about Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC Series embedded wireless modules, please visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/productsandservices/AirPrime/Embedded_Modu…. To contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk, call +1 (604) 232-1488 or email sales@sierrawireless.com.
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About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR – TSX: SW) is expanding the wireless world with a comprehensive offering of hardware, software, and connected services for mobile lifestyles and machine-to-machine communications. Our customers count on us to help them succeed with early access to new wireless technologies and innovative, reliable, high-performing solutions for a broad range of applications. For more information about Sierra Wireless, visit www.sierrawireless.com.
“AirCard” is a registered trademark of Sierra Wireless, and “AirPrime” is a trademark of Sierra Wireless. Other product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
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Granite City, Illinois, USA – Enrolled Agent Tommy Brown recently clarified the connection between taxes and personal bankruptcy. Brown discussed how taxes can qualify to be discharged in bankruptcy and gave tips for staying out of tax trouble during the bankruptcy process.
Brown noted that in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, there is the potential for tax debt to be liquidated, but the individual must pass a means test in order to qualify. In Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, a payment plan is established.
For tax debt to be discharged in any bankruptcy, it must meet all of five criteria: the due date (plus extensions) must be at least three years ago, the debt must have been filed on a return at least two years ago, the tax must have been assessed at least 240 days ago, there must not be any fraud on the return or have been an attempt to evade taxes, and the taxes cannot be un-assessed or trust fund taxes.
During the bankruptcy process, Brown stated that the type of bankruptcy involved can affect how taxes are paid. For example, Chapter 13 creates a bankruptcy estate that is not taxable, while Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcies for an estate that is a separate taxable entity.
Enrolled Agent Tommy Brown encourages all individuals considering bankruptcy to consult with a tax resolution specialist before and during the bankruptcy process to avoid further complicating a complex situation.
Tommy Brown, Enrolled Agent, has successfully resolved tax issues for thousands of clients nationwide. Individuals who owe past due taxes to the IRS and need to arrange a tax settlement or IRS debt relief, may contact him at http://tommybrown-ea.com.
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Ocala, FL – August 30, 2010 – Tragedy often sparks innovation. New tool has potential to save commercial and residential real estate investors from the ravages of brutal market cycles by predicting local market tops and bottoms. Harvard M.B.A., C.P.A. inventor, Ken Wade, launches new low cost version for individual investors and homeowners covering 384 individual markets or 93% of all U.S. real estate.
“The dramatic decline in real estate values over the past three years has left investors and homeowners underwater; some are fighting for economic survival” Mr. Wade commented: “It’s regrettable and in many cases avoidable. Local real estate cycles are typically very predictable and can usually be seen months or years in advance.”
Using the same technology first invented by ancient Japanese rice merchants over 500 years ago and perfected by Wall Street and global trading firms, Technical Analysis works exceptionally well for predicting local real estate markets.
“Knowing when it’s time to buy, sell or hold is the main driver of real estate investing success. Many investors mistakenly rely on investing strategies and tactics like ‘Flipping’ or ‘Short Sales’ when they should instead be focusing on their LOCAL market cycle” said Mr. Wade.
Leverage & Appreciation is the underlying attraction for real estate as an investment during the UP-cycles. However, it can be a double-edged sword during the DOWN-cycle as many investors have learned the hard way.
Yielding to the requests of cash-strapped local investors, this new version of HousingAlerts® brings the same advanced real estate investing technology to non-professionals and individual investors on a market-by-market basis and levels the playing field for all investors.
Previously, these tools were available only to wealthy investors, large financial institutions and investment houses. “If you can read a red, yellow and green traffic signal, you can master your local market cycle in minutes.” said Mr. Wade. “Contrary to all the negative news about the real estate market these days, I’m actually seeing more signs for optimism today than at any time over the last three years.”
Real estate investors and property owners are encouraged to access the free real estate video training series now available at http://www.HousingAlerts.com/training
Mr. Wade holds an M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School, is a C.P.A. and long-time real estate investor and developer. Forewarning of the perils to come, he released a high-end version of his market-timing system to wealthy investors and institutions back in 2006, at the height of the real estate bubble.
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BooksOnBoard announces this week’s bestselling eBooks and authors.
1. Map of Bones – James Rollins
2. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo – Stieg Larsson
3. The Pillars of the Earth – Ken Follett
4. The Evolutionary Void – Peter F. Hamilton
5. The Procrastinator’s Digest – Timothy A. Pychyl
6. Eat, Pray, Love – Elizabeth Gilbert
7. Ghost Night – Heather Graham
8. Waking the Witch – Kelley Armstrong
9. A Dangerous Fortune – Ken Follett
10. Spider Bones – Kathy Reichs
Bestselling Romance eBooks
1. Demon from the Dark – Kresley Cole
2. The Barbarian Prince – Michelle M. Pillow
3. Hero – Cheryl Brooks
4. Arctic Shift – Lissa Matthews
5. Bear Necessities – Dana Marie Bell
6. Fugitive – Cheryl Brooks
7. About Last Night – Rhonda Leah
8. Wicked Intentions – Elizabeth Hoyt
9. The Devil Wears Plaid – Teresa Medeiros
10. A Little Bit Wild – Victoria Dahl
Bestselling Authors
1. Charlaine Harris
2. Stieg Larsson
3. James Rollins
4. Ken Follett
5. Heather Graham
Bestselling Romance Authors
1. Kresley Cole
2. Cheryl Brooks
3. Christine Feehan
4. Maya Banks
5. Michelle M. Pillow
BooksOnBoard (www.booksonboard.com) is the largest independent online retailer of eBooks. BooksOnBoard is also one of the largest retailers of downloadable Audio Books, and eBook Readers such as: Sony PRS-300 eBook Readers, Cybook Opus Pocket eBook Readers, Cybook Gen3 eBook Readers, Astak EZReader Pocket Pro eBook Readers, Nook eBook Readers, and Kobo eBook Readers. Known for strong customer support and aggressive prices, BooksOnBoard has the largest eBook catalog online with over 300,000 titles. BooksOnBoard also offers a mobile site for the iPhone; directions on how to download to your iPhone or iPod Touch are available here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le2-qEWfaGY. For the latest from BooksOnBoard, follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/BooksOnBoard
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