Master Trainer Dr. Leuschen of NRCT, will be offering a free test for participants that have severe or chronic pain, numbness and tingling, and many symptoms related to Fibromyalgia, M.S., Lupus, etc

Los Angeles, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/25/2011 -- Master Trainer Dr. Faith E. Leuschen of the Neurologic Relief Center Technique™, in Manhattan Beach, CA plans to exhibit at the Abilities Expo on Friday, April 15, through Sunday, April 17, 2010 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Admission is free and show hours will be Friday 11 am to 5 pm, Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 11 am to 4 pm.

"We have been training interns on our NRCT™, who will become doctors in six months, to help us test as many patients as possible that could have meningeal compression (often caused by an encroachment or twisting on the three-membrane protective covering of the spinal cord and brain)," said Dr. Faith E. Leuschen, Total Body Balance Inc. "The staff and I are super excited to be able to exposed to and possible help many of the expected 17,000 disabled people attending this event."

According to the Expo coordinators, for more than three decades, Abilities Expo has succeeded in improving the lives of Americans with disabilities, their families, caregivers and healthcare professionals. This unique forum features three days of cutting-edge products and services, compelling workshops, fun-for-the-whole-family activities and has become the leading event for the community of people with disabilities (PWDs).

Abilities Expo reaches out to all ages and all sectors of the Community including wounded veterans, persons recovering from immobilizing accidents, seniors with age-related health concerns, children with disabilities, individuals with mobility and spinal issues, people who have vision and hearing impairments, people with developmental disabilities and many more.

Along with traditional chiropractic care, Dr. Faith is one of a few doctors in the world, who is trained and certified to practice a new technique in neurological restoration for treating fibromyalgia pain and other chronic conditions.

[Editors note: For images and media interviews contact Aida Mayo or George Mc Quade, 818-340-5300, or Publicity@MAYOCommunications.com.] For more about Dr. Faith visit http://www.totalbodybalanceinc.com for updates visit her blog at http://drfaithleuschen.wordpress.com. Be sure to check out Dr. Leuschen on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/TotalBodyBalance and on http://www.Twitter.com/askdrfaith]

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Master Trainer Dr. Leuschen of Neurologic Relief Center Technique treats patients for Fibromyalgia, severe pain, headaches, anxiety, depression, muscle pain, tremors and strokes

Los Angeles, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/15/2011 -- Dr. Faith E. Leuschen, DC, a much sought-after master trainer of the Neurologic Relief Center Technique™; in Manhattan Beach, CA plans to attend The Lupus Foundation of America benefit and red carpet event, Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., at BESO Restaurant , 6350 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028.

The event is hosted by Lupus victim, Dr. Yamma Brown, author/producer and youngest daughter of "The Godfather of Soul," James Brown, who died on December 25, 2006. Dr. Brown is no stranger to challenges. Two years after her father died, her husband was gunned down in their driveway, and later the widow of two children was diagnosed with Lupus. Her pain is being penned in her debut book which is being adapted to a screenplay. Dr. Brown is also producing a biography on her father, along with other projects through her company, Daughter of Soul Productions.

"1.5 million Americans and five million people worldwide have some form of lupus," said Dr. Leuschen, DC, Total Body Balance, Inc., Manhattan Beach, CA. "African American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American women are two to three times more likely than Caucasian women to have the devastating and sometimes fatal disease."

The LUPUS charity event, billed as the "Social Mixer" has confirmed the following celebrity guests attending the red carpet benefit: Christina DeRosa, (Extreme movie / ENTOURAGE / Halloween Dog); John Marshall Jones, (Smart Guy/The Troop); Adrian Holmes, (Red Riding Hood); Syr Law, (Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman / Allen Wolf's In My Sleep); Jermaine Jackson, (SOUTHLAND / My Name is Earl / Quarantine); Jessica Koussevitzky, (VH1, You're Cut Off); Ken Davian, (Get Smart / BORAT / Meet the Spartans); Natalina Maggio, (Just Go With It, Iron Man 2, The Social Network, Get Him to the Greek); Jasmine Dustin, (Iron Man 2); Taya Rayden, (Interscope recording artist); Sofya Skya, (The Tomb & Miss World);Paula Labaredas, (Paul); Damien Fahey, (MTV Host);Grasie Mercedes, (Style Network); Matthew McCullough, (Producer); Jordann Kimely, (Couples Retreat); India King, (Actress / Alternative Rock artist); Matt Medrano, (Decisions); Kasia Wolejnio, (The Mechanic); Damion Hall, (Legendary R&B group GUY); Marcus Paulk, (RED TAILS / Roll Bounce / Take The Lead) to name a few.

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The 11th Annual ITEP Scholarship Dinner, “Visualizing tomorrow,” extravaganza will also honor Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe and ITEP supporters

Los Angeles, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/21/2011 -- "ITEP introduces students to different career pathways – starting in 10th grade and continuing through high school," explained CEO Amy Grat, ITEP, as the nonprofit organization that brings the trade, transportation, and logistics industries to high schools prepares to announce the ITEP winners of this year's 11th Annual ITEP Scholarship Dinner and fundraising event, Wednesday, March 23rd. (Cruise Center, Berth 93, Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro, CA on March 23rd. (5:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.).

Scholarships are the main highlight of the evening. American President Lines (APL), part of The NOL Group, has donated $40,000 in scholarships to be allocated among each of the ITEP Academies. Scholarships from Southern California Gas Company and the LA Custom Brokers and Freight Forwarders/Foreign Trade Associations, along with ITEP monies, will be awarded to deserving students throughout the evening including the announcement of the "180 Degree Award," the "Rising Star Award" and "Teacher of the Year."

"Setting my mind to success is, in part, what encouraged me to enroll into MATCH Academy," said Samira Aguilera, one of eight scholarship recipients and Banning High School student, MATCH Academy. The Match Academy is an award-winning program that prepares students for exciting careers in agricultural logistics, tourism, culinary arts, hospitality, and restaurant management. "

MATCH empowered me to get my life together. Through MATCH, I was allowed to go on field trips like the Disney Hotel and the Catalina Island TopSail trip, which was a wonderful experience because I had a chance to explore a part of California I didn't know existed."

Another scholarship winner is Josephine Bartolome at the Carson High School. She is currently a senior in the Global Business Academy at Carson High School. "From my experience with the Global Business Academy and the ITEP Program, it has completely changed my perspective on what the word "responsibility" really means to me...the GBA Academy taught me how to broaden my vision on how we are all responsible for giving back to our community

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LAEDC report also shows L.A. County tops in manufacturing, employing 389,300 workers

Los Angeles, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/16/2011 -- Southern California is the nation's largest manufacturing economy, according to a report issued today by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC). The 2011 "Manufacturing: Still a Force in Southern California" report dispels the myths that manufacturing in the region is disappearing and that all manufacturing is moving to low-cost countries.

Nationally, the U.S. is the world's largest manufacturing economy, producing 21 percent of the global manufactured products in 2009. U.S. manufacturing generated $1.6 trillion worth of output, which represented 11 percent of the U.S.' total GDP.

Productivity in the manufacturing sector is also very high with manufacturing jobs often paying premium wages and benefits.

"Industrial restructuring has intensified, making U.S. manufacturing more competitive than ever," said LAEDC's Chief Economist and report author Nancy D. Sidhu, Ph.D. "The U.S. share of global manufacturing has remained at or above 20 percent for most of the past two decades."

Locally, in Los Angeles County, the manufacturing sector employed 389,300 people in 2009, while the value of manufacturing shipments in the County was $153 billion in 2007 (latest data available). Manufacturing is a "high-multiplier" activity, supporting many local area businesses and jobs in supplier industries such as energy, freight transportation, and business and professional services.

The top five industries in L.A. County (measured by dollar revenues in 2007) were: Petroleum Refining, Computer and Electronic Products, Food Products, Aerospace and Fabricated Metal Products. Of the manufacturing employment in the County, 56 percent of the workers produced durable goods such as computers, transportation equipment and metal products, while the other 44 percent produced nondurable goods such as apparel and food.

The largest manufacturing sector in the County (measured by employment in 2009) is Computer and Electronic Products with 51,323 jobs. The apparel sector had the second highest number of employees, with 48,107 jobs. However, the sectors suffering the largest employment declines over the past decade were Computers and Peripherals, Furniture and Textile Product Mills.

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ITEP CEO Amy Grat also talks about the 11th Annual Scholarship Dinner, “Visualizing Tomorrow,” an event that is honoring Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe

Los Angeles, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/10/2011 -- CNN Headline News Charter Local Edition (CLE) is set to broadcast a live recorded interview focusing on International Trade Education Programs (ITEP) and CEO Amy Grat this Wednesday and Thursday, March 3rd and 4th.

Grat talks about this year's Recipient LA County Supervisor Don Knabe of the 2011 ITEP Keeper of the Flame Award. The 4th District LA County supervisor will be honored at ITEP's 11th Annual Scholarship Dinner, "Visualizing Tomorrow," to be held at the World Cruise Center, Berth 93, Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro, CA on March 23rd. (5:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.)

The four and a half minute "live to tape", in- studio, interview will air on CNN HLN at :24 and :54 minutes past the hour between midnight to 4 p.m. (check local listings)

"We are thrilled to honor Supervisor Knabe and recognize his long-standing support of ITEP as an organization," said CEO Amy Grat, of ITEP in announcing Supervisor Knabe's selection for the "Keeper of the Flame" Award." "He is passionate about job creation and education for the region and is a terrific role model for our students."

Previous honorees have included both industry and civic leaders, including Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Geraldine Knatz, former Port of Long Beach Commissioner Jim Hankla, and CEO of Nautilus International Holding Corporation James Callahan.

Grat also talks about how ITEP helps students prepare for careers in the maritime industry. "ITEP connects the high school classroom with the business community," Grat told TV News Anchor Tracy Young, when asked about high school training and student opportunities. Grat also noted that when students start thinking about careers early, it helps them succeed in life. ITEP academy students realize they can get into college and get good paying jobs with the right training and experience.

"We think in terms of pathways," Grat said. "ITEP introduces students to different career pathways – starting in 10th grade and continuing through high school." Grat also noted that ITEP starts with community service in 10thgrade. "This is the first opportunity to introduce students to showing up, taking direction, and being responsible. And to expose them to opportunities right outside their doors," she explained.

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The Actress, who won a SAG Award for “Outstanding Performance by a Cast Member” for her work in the movie CRASH (2004) plans to walk the Red Carpet at the cancer benefit Wednesday, Feb. 23rd

Los Angeles, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/02/2011 -- Award-winning Actress Alexis Rhee will be among Hollywood Stars walking the red carpet at the Breast Cancer Awareness Pre-Oscar Party, Wednesday, February 23, 2011. The Beverly Hills event takes place at Gonpachi Japanese Restaurant (134 N. La Cienega Blvd.), hosted by David Harrison Levi.

"Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in the United States," said Actress Rhee. "I take part in activities that benefit and help raise awareness for breast cancer, because it is a good cause that impacts so many lives. We need more events like this one, where we are celebrating the Oscars and we're connecting people to breast cancer awareness."

Actress Alexis Rhee, whose long list of film credits include the blockbuster Oscar-winning Crash (2004); On the Rocks (2006), Norbit (2007) and The Things We Carry (2009), and hit TV shows such as Lost, ER and Gilmore Girls to name a few, is also an accomplished violinist.

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The Actress, who won a SAG Award for “Outstanding Performance by a Cast Member” for her work in the movie CRASH (2004) plans to walk the Red Carpet at the Beverly Hills Benefit for Breast Cancer Awareness

Los Angeles, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/28/2011 -- Award-winning Actress Alexis Rhee will be among Hollywood Stars walking the red carpet at the Breast Cancer Awareness Pre-Oscar Party, Wednesday, February 23, 2011. The Beverly Hills event takes place at Gonpachi Japanese Restaurant (134 N. La Cienega Blvd.), hosted by David Harrison Levi.

"Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in the United States," said Actress Rhee. "I take part in activities that benefit and help raise awareness for breast cancer, because it is a good cause that impacts so many lives. We need more events like this one, where we are celebrating the Oscars and we're connecting people to breast cancer awareness."

Actress Alexis Rhee, whose long list of film credits include the blockbuster Oscar-winning Crash (2004); On the Rocks (2006), Norbit (2007) and The Things We Carry (2009), and hit TV shows such as Lost, ER and Gilmore Girls to name a few, is also an accomplished violinist.

Levi is a Beverly Hills philanthropist, whose sister died of breast cancer. His lifelong mission is to bring awareness to breast cancer in Hollywood and nationally. Levi holds breast cancer awareness events at least once a month and capitalizes on high profile activities to bring attention to his goal. "My mission is simple," said David Harrison Levi. "I want to see an end to cancer as I'm tired of and saddened by the loss of so many beautiful friends and family members. Early detection is the key to saving lives."

Although the jury is still out on the Oscars race, Rhee expects to see a lot of surprises at the Academy Awards ceremony this weekend. "There are quite of few surprises in this year's nominees for the 83rd Academy Awards," said Rhee. "Like everyone else, I have my favorites. And the Golden Globe winners gave us a sneak peak of the stiff competition, too. My congratulations to everyone nominated, because they're all winners in my book."

Rhee starred as Kim Lee in the Oscar winning film Crash, starred as Geisha #1 in the film Blade Runner, and starred as Mrs. Wong, wife of Eddie Murphy's character Mr. Wong, in the film Norbit. She also guest- starred in the season 13 episode "Heart of the Matter" of the TV show ER. Rhee is currently audition for several TV and movie roles and is putting finishing touches a screenplay for a film about a Jazz Pianist.

The 83rd Academy Awards will be held on February 27, 2011. This year's Best Picture nominees, in alphabetical order, are "Black Swan," "The Fighter," "Inception," "The Kids Are All Right," "The King's Speech," "127 Hours," "The Social Network," "Toy Story 3," "True Grit" and "Winter's Bone". The Best Animated Feature Film category includes "How to Train Your Dragon," "The Illusionist" and "Toy Story 3."

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In L.A. County, international trade, entertainment and tourism leads regional economy. A separate report shows striking economic and personal ties with Japan

Los Angeles, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/22/2011 -- The economic recovery is under way led by increased international trade and growth in the high-tech sector, entertainment and tourism, according to the 2011-2012 Economic Forecast and Industry Outlook report released today by the Kyser Center for Economic Research at the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC).

The Los Angeles economy "appears to be past the bottom of the recession and is starting up the recovery path during 2011 and 2012," said LAEDC Chief Economist Nancy D. Sidhu, Ph.D. "Many industries are back in the black and employment is rising in some areas."

Imports and exports have rebounded around the world. Increased international trade activity in 2011 will benefit the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which both posted strong years in 2010. Hiring is also expected to grow as well for the region's tourism and entertainment sectors as a result of increased filming and more visitors to the region, helped by the new convention center hotel at L.A. LIVE.

However, there is little likelihood the housing sector will escape another difficult year, even though 2011 is expected to bring some improvement. Housing activity will only see incremental improvement even though it has improved from the 2009 lows.

California, which had the second highest unemployment rate in the country in 2010 at 12.5 percent, will see employment growth in 2011. However, much like the national picture, California's jobless rate will remain relatively high, with the LAEDC forecasting an average unemployment rate of 12.1 percent this year and the rate coming down to 11.5 percent by next year.

"We project that the California and U.S. economies will grow moderately in 2011 and 2012," said Sidhu. "But the recession was so deep, 2011 won't feel all that good despite improvements in most industries. However, the state is headed in the right direction, and the economy will seem even better by 2012."

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