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Stretta Procedure For GERD: Successful 10 Year Follow-Up Data Presented At Digestive Disease Week--Sustained Improvement, Long-Term Efficacy

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT

ORLANDO, Fla., May 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The non-surgical Stretta® procedure employing low power and low temperature radiofrequency (RF) energy is effective in control of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and eliminates or reduces the need for medication 10 years post-procedure, according to an independent, prospective long-term assessment presented today at the Digestive Disease Week (DDW) meeting May 18-21, 2013 in Orlando, Florida.

"The sustained improvement in GERD-HRQL scores and patient satisfaction, coupled with the potential for protection against esophageal cancer validate the long-term usefulness of this safe, clinically effective and economically effective endoscopic procedure," said principal investigator Mark Noar, M.D., Director, Endoscopic Microsurgery Associates, Maryland. "Of the 99 study participants with refractory GERD followed for 10 years, 41 percent no longer required the PPI medications they were taking pre-Stretta." ...

Mark Begelman Introduces Markee Rehearsal And Recording

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:18:00 EDT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mark Begelman, the 2-time winner of Ernst and Young's "Entrepreneur of the Year" award, former Financial News CEO of the Year and Board member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, is going back into the music business with partner Keith Ridenour.

Begelman, founder of Mars Music, sees an opportunity to create something for the music community that simple doesn't exist in today's market. Mark and partner Keith Ridenour have formed Markee Rehearsal and Recording studios. Keith was the founder of Ridenour Rehearsal, which, in its day, was the only recording and rehearsal studio in Ft. Lauderdale that catered to the serious hobbyist. Having sold "Ridenours," Keith embarked on a successful song writing career, having published and produced over 50 songs. "Though I love songwriting, the opportunity to team with Mark and create a rehearsal, recording and music lesson studio was too much to pass up," said Ridenour. ...

Culinary Adventures Start In Your Garden

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:18:00 EDT

LITITZ, Pa., May 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Themed gardens can be a ton of fun for gardeners who are looking to try something new, not only in the garden but also in the kitchen. There are many different kinds that can be planted with the purpose of a specific recipe or culinary trend.

Basil-Based Themes ...

Global Rallycross To Compete Today At X Games Barcelona

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:05:00 EDT

BARCELONA, May 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Rallycross will hold the second event of its 2013 season on Sunday, May 19, at 11am ET as part of X Games Barcelona. Viewers can tune into ESPN for live and exclusive coverage of the action.

The race marks the first time that Global Rallycross has ever raced in Europe, and the second time it has run outside of the United States, after a successful event at last month's X Games Foz do Iguacu in Brazil. ...

Rainbow Sash Movement (LGBT Catholics) Calls On Cardinal Francis George Of Chicago To Reclaim God's Radical Inclusivity On Pentecost Sunday (May 19)

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:00:00 EDT

CHICAGO, May 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Catholic Church teaching calls same-sex attraction "an objective disorder" and condemns homosexual activity as immoral, though it also calls on Catholics to welcome and respect gays and lesbians in their faith communities. How the latter can be accommodated with the former is a mystery and therefore creates a web of bigotry resulting in Catholics losing their jobs, being denied the sacraments, being excommunicated or being made to feel 'less than' by their church leaders because of who their families are as a result of love.

Joe Murray, Executive Director of the Rainbow Sash Movement (RSM) released the following statement. ...

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Sun, 19 May 2013 05:59:05 EDT

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U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature For May 19

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT

WASHINGTON, May 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:

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Haynes Leads Walmart FLW Tour At Lake Eufaula Presented By Straight Talk Wireless

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:02:46 EDT

EUFAULA, Ala., May 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pro Randy Haynes of Counce, Tenn., brought the largest stringer of the day to the scales Saturday, an impressive five-bass limit of 22 pounds, 2 ounces, to take the lead after day three of the Walmart FLW Tour at Lake Eufaula presented by Straight Talk Wireless. Haynes now enters the fourth and final day of competition as the No. 1 seed in the event featuring the world's best bass-fishing anglers casting for the top cash award of up to $125,000. ...

Asking Price Records Tumble: National Nears Â£250k, London Passes Â£500k

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:01:00 EDT

LONDON, May 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

This month's 2.1% (+£5,135) rise has left the national average just shy of a quarter of a million pounds at £249,841, surpassing the previous record by £3,606, according to Rightmove's House Price Index. London, the South East and East Anglia have also hit all-time highs, with buyers in the capital facing average asking prices in excess of £500,000 for the first time. ...

Harper Government Honours Veterans At 2013 Memorial Cup Tournament

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:00:00 EDT

SASKATOON, May 18, 2013 /CNW/ - On behalf of the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister for La Francophonie, the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) and Member of Parliament for Blackstrap, paid tribute today to Canada's Veterans by participating in a ceremonial puck drop at the Memorial Cup tournament in Saskatoon.

"It is important for Canadians to understand how our military history is intertwined with all aspects of Canadian life. We only need to look back to the famous games played on the frozen Imjin River by Canadian soldiers stationed in Korea during the Korean War to understand this connection." said Minister Blaney. "I commend the Canadian Hockey League for continuing to keep alive the memory of those who sacrificed for our country and for encouraging Canadians to learn more about Canada's military history." ...

Life Is Good Co-founders And CEO Of Sovereign Bank Spread Optimism, Hope And Inspiration At Bentley University's Commencement Ceremonies

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:02:56 EDT

WALTHAM, Mass., May 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Bentley graduates are armed with superpowers, thanks to Bert and John Jacobs, brothers and co-founders of the Boston-based Life is good (LIG) company. The dynamic duo addressed approximately 1,000 Bentley University undergraduate students at the 94th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Speaking to an estimated audience of 8,000, they shared some of their company's core values, delivered in the optimistic "LIG style" that has become the trademark of their apparel and accessories, and iconic smiling stick figure, "Jake." ...

Serial Entrepreneur Ashish J. Thakkar Introduces Mara Online - A Unique Set Of Social Portals For Connecting Africa Globally

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:00:00 EDT

SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Mara Online provides professional, personal and social tools for communicating, networking, innovating and collaborating across borders ...

Los Angeles County High School For The Arts Cuts Ribbon On $31 Million Facility

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:30:00 EDT

LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- It's the training ground for L.A.'s most promising young talent and the alma mater of the likes of recording artist Josh Groban, actor Corbin Bleu and playwright Josefina Lopez. But since its founding in 1985, the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts has never really had a home of its own, having always shared facilities on the Cal State L.A. campus.

So it marked a milestone for "LACHSA" and arts education when the school's new $31 million facility was unveiled today at a grand opening ceremony. ...

The Democratic Republic Of The Congo Fixes October 2015 As The Date For The Launch Of The First Phase Of The Largest Hydroelectric Plant In The World

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:09:00 EDT

PARIS, May 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Following the initialling of an energy cooperation treaty between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of South Africa on 7 March 2013, the DRC has now re-launched the process for the selection of a developer and established the objective of laying the first foundation stone for the Grand Inga project in October 2015. ...

Iran's Parliament-in-exile Holds Washington Briefing On The Iranian Regime's Upcoming Presidential Elections

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:20:25 EDT

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "The announcement of candidacy of Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani for the June 14 th presidential elections in Iran elevates the internal power struggle within the regime to unprecedented height, causes a major crisis for the regime and poses a tremendous challenge to the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei," according to a study by the U.S. Representative office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, released at a briefing held at NCRI-US office in Washington, DC.

"The fundamental question is what will be the outcome of this power struggle? Will Khamenei tolerate Rafsanjani and concede to some level of power sharing with him?" the study said. ...