October 28, 2016 – – Americanrehabs.com, a drug rehabilitation directory, has become the latest to open its door to members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community by including special support to them. This follows a study that showed about 33% of the LGBT population struggle with drug and alcohol abuse, stress management and depression issues but fail to get adequate help for fear of stigmatization or rejection.

Founder Mr. Robert Miner said, “The idea of fellow citizens living with addiction problems and depression issues and having nowhere to turn to made me feel depressed as well; and I made a decision of including specific support and assurance to the LGBT community members who have any type of addiction. I found it depressing and regrettably unfortunate that there are members of the LGBT population who have been suffering with drug abuse and alcohol addiction problems but still fear to open up about their fears and addictions for the lack of adequate support. This directory will serve them the purpose to find required support.”

“We are living at a special time where the society is learning to accept all members irrespective of their sexuality or race, and we therefore have the obligation to treat these members with the respect they deserve. We also have the obligation to offer them as much help and assistance as much as possible, especially where the members are facing deep emotional or addiction problems,” he added.

Members of the LGBT population have often felt different and isolated by the members who are supposed to offer them support, but this is about to change thanks to the inclusion of an LGBT drug rehab and therapy program at American Rehabs. This special feature will also help members with the same sexual orientations receive rehabilitation assistance from staff who understand them better, and experts who are trained to care for their problems.

The company’s spokesperson, Ms. Valerie Carter, further noted that they focus to list rehabilitation centers who give special emphasis on training and recruiting of their staff members to ensure that members of the LGBT community who need drug and alcohol abuse rehabilitation are welcomed and treated with the care and assistance they need.

“We are looking forward to giving more training to our staff members so that they can equitably understand the issues that face the LGBT community and especially be trained on how to deal with those of them with drug addiction issues,” a spokesperson for one of the listed companies said.

“Making it public that americanrehabs.com has the will and resources to assist the LGBT community deal with their drug addiction and alcohol abuse issues does not only aim at encouraging addicted members of this community to look for assistance, but it also shows the need for the society in general to recognize and accept the fact that the LGBT society needs their support, and more specifically, emotional support,” Ms. Carter added.

This move has also had a lot of success, noting that Americanrehabs.com is an already trusted and respected drug rehabilitation directory that has a reputation of prioritizing customers.

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Contact americanrehabs:

Robert Miner
310-401-8080
robert.m@riviera4media.com
Tenmile Road
Cambridge, MA 02141

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October 28, 2016 – – There are currently thousands of lawsuits pending against Janssen Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of Risperdal, in Philadelphia. However, a recent ruling in a Risperdal lawsuit could mean that all these cases could be dismissed. In a Pennsylvania court of appeals, arguments have been heard from both sides in relation to how and when to apply the statute of limitations to these cases.

Janssen Pharmaceuticals manufactures Risperdal as a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. They feel that the statute of limitations set by a judge in Philadelphia in February 2016 should remain in place. This judge felt that patients should have known about the gynecomastia risks associated with the drug by June 2009, as it had been heavily advertised by then, as well as a label change having been put in place. According to this time frame, anyone who took the drug after that date and developed male breast tissue had until June 2011 to file a claim, as the statute of limitations would expire after that.

If this ruling is upheld, some 250 currently pending lawsuits would likely be dismissed. The plaintiffs, unsurprisingly, are contesting this. Unique circumstances have been put forward that showed the individual plaintiffs had not seen or otherwise heard of the materials that highlighted the risks.

Naturally, Janssen and Johnson & Johnson would be happy to see the lawsuits dismissed. The latest verdict against them was $70 million, and a further $6 million was added in delay damages. Both companies are fighting against the civil lawsuits against them, despite pleading guilty to illegal marketing in 2013. As a result, they had to pay the U.S. Department of Justice $2.2 billion. However, their issue is not just about the huge fines.

Consumer trust in Johnson & Johnson has been significantly eroded. The company is also facing talc powder lawsuits, and the brand has suffered. In fact, their brand score has dropped by around 66%. As such, regardless of the outcome of the fight over the statute of limitations, the damage has already been done.

That said, risperdal-settlement.com encourages people to contact an attorney as soon as possible if they believe they have a claim to make.

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Contact Drug-Lawsuits.org:

info@drug-lawsuits.org

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October 28, 2016 – – In July 2015, Janssen Pharmaceuticals was ordered to pay $70 million in damages after a boy developed breasts as a result of taking Risperdal, manufactured by Janssen, a daughter company of Johnson & Johnson (J&). To date, thousands of other lawsuits are still pending against the company. It now appears that the two pharmaceutical giants manipulated data provided to the FDA in order to hide the extent of the gynecomastia risk.

Risperdal was initially approved by the FDA in 1993. The pharmaceutical companies tried several times to expand its approved use, wanting it marketed to more patients. However, the FDA had concerns about side effects and declined these requests. The most serious side effect was that of increased levels of prolactin, which causes men to grown female breast tissue.

In response, the two pharmaceuticals studied how big the risk of gynecomastia actually was. They did find that the percentage of boys who would develop it was so high that the FDA would not approve it for children. It has been claimed, however, that this data was cleverly diluted. Boys hit puberty around age 10, at which point their prolactin levels rise normally. It is rare for this to lead to gynecomastia, however. Yet, the company excluded all boys older than 10 from their clinical trials results, but they did not remove them from the number of participants. Furthermore, they also added 103 girls to their participant list.

What this means is that of the 22 young boys who developed gynecomastia, only 5 were reported. 489 boys took part in the trial, but 592 were reported. This meant that the rate of gynecomastia was actually 4.5%, and not the 0.8% that the company reported. In later trials, it was found the actual rate of gynecomastia was 5.5%.

It has been claimed that when the data had been manipulated, it was presented to the FDA, who approved the drug to be used on children with autism in 2006. Less than a decade later, J&J pleaded guilty to illegally marketing the drug and misrepresenting its side effects, leading to a $2.2 billion fine paid to the Department of Justice. Thousands of lawsuits against the companies are still pending, monitored and supported by www.risperdal-settlement.com.

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Contact Drug-Lawsuits.org:

info@drug-lawsuits.org

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October 28, 2016 – – Beaverton, Oregon based Oasis Ahead has announced the launch of their newest lawn sprinkler. The company has recently released the K-200 Lawn Sprinkler, which they state offers a number of beneficial features.

Martin Holst with Oasis Ahead says, “We believe that you’ll find this to be the best lawn sprinkler you’ve ever used. We’ve packed so many wonderful features and benefits into it, you just won’t be able to get enough of it.”

Holst states that the K-200 Lawn Sprinkler is a long range pulsating sprinkler and has an adjustable watering angle of up to 360 degrees. The sprinkler also comes with a detachable valve for shut off and a weighted metal base for stability.

“So many manufacturers make claims about how much ground their sprinklers cover,” Holst points out. “Unfortunately, those manufacturers are not always being truthful. We promise that our new sprinkler will live up to and in some cases even exceed your expectations.”

Holst says that the K-200 sprinkler has been tested extensively by Oasis Ahead to ensure that it does in fact offer the sprinkler area that the company claims. In addition, he states that the sprinkler has been tested under various different water pressure conditions and the company offers a table on their website to show coverage areas depending on a home’s water pressure. Holst states that homeowners who know how much water pressure their home offers can get a good idea of the overall performance of the K-200 sprinkler from the table.

Oasis Ahead offers a number of sprinklers as well as parts and accessories, all of which are available on the company’s official website. Also on the site are videos that show consumers how their products work and give an idea of the capabilities that each sprinkler offers.

Those interested in learning more about the company or in seeing the products they offer or their instructional videos can visit them on their official website. Holst states that their sprinkler and accessories can be purchased through the Amazon marketplace and are all available in various countries around the world. Those interested can learn more on the company’s website.

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Contact Oasis Ahead:

Martin Holst
+1 503 608 4401
contact@oasisahead.com
9450 SW Gemini Dr #33801
Beaverton, OR 97008-7105

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October 28, 2016 – – Portland, Oregon– Dr. Courtney Jackson, a physician in private practice at Grain Integrative Health and co-founding physician of the Food As Medicine Institute in Portland, will present at TEDxMontrealWomen on October 29th, 2016 at Salle Mercure. The independently organized event, licensed by TED, will feature local voices and TED Talks videos under the theme of “It’s About Time.”

Launched in 2009, TEDx is a program of locally organized events that bring the community together to share a TED-like experience. Some of the best talks from TEDx events have gone on to be featured on TED.com and garnered millions of views from audiences across the globe.

Portland is well known for its booming integrative health care industry, and Dr. Jackson is a leader in helping the integrative medical community develop standards by which to deliver nutritional medicine, or food as medicine, to a larger patient-base.

Dr. Courtney Jackson’s TedxMontrealWomen talk will address digestive physiology from the view of the patient: all too often patients suffer from common, but not normal, digestive complaints. Watch as Dr. Courtney Jackson illustrates why how people eat matters as much as what they eat and confirms the worthy pursuit of optimal health through diet and lifestyle choices.

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Contact Clear Health Talk:

Augusto Beato
augusto@clearhealthtalk.org
PO Box 2011
Portland, OR 97208

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October 28, 2016 – – Pussyfoot Socks, a business in Bayswater, Victoria, Australia, have recently announced their ethical sourcing policy. This policy is now available on their website. The company is committed not to cause any damage to the planet and to improve the livelihood of people across the globe through their work, which is highlighted in great detail in their new policy.

Karen Callegaro from Pussyfoot Socks says: “Our ethical sourcing program aims to drive improvements in working standards and conditions in factories we obtain products from. We increasingly invest in resources and infrastructure, working with suppliers to educate them on the importance of compliance and improving workers’ conditions, including ensuring that human rights are upheld. We also insist that our factories use the same principals of ethical sourcing when they source their raw materials to ensure we provide the best quality, safest product for our customers both here and abroad.”

Those who wish to work with Pussyfoot Socks must sign the legally binding suppliers agreement first. This agreement focuses strongly on workers’ rights, ensuring that certain labor standards are maintained. This includes making sure that there is to be no involuntary labor, slave labor, or child labor. Furthermore, employees must be provided with workers’ rights in relation to discrimination, working times, contracts, and more. The suppliers agreement is extensive, focusing on various other issues such as arms trading and environmental standards. Pussyfoot Socks prides itself on their comprehensive policy, and on monitoring their suppliers to ensure they continue to comply with it.

“We aim to be a company that’s human, respectful, transparent, inclusive, socially and environmentally conscious, and a good citizen of the world in the Retail/Wholesale space,” adds Karen Callegaro. “Our dedication to customer care and satisfaction, combined with impeccable attention to detail allows us to provide socks and underwear of the highest quality giving our customers exceptional value.”

The company continuously reviews its policies and procedures to ensure that they maintain the highest possible levels of standards and to make sure that every element of their product is ethical. This is something that has set Pussyfoot Socks apart and has made it one of the most popular companies of its kind.

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Contact Pussyfoot Socks:

Karen Callegaro
03 9738 1385
info@pussyfootsocks.com
Pussyfoot Socks Pty Ltd
20/49 Corporate Boulevard
BAYSWATER VIC 3153

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October 28, 2016 – – Mobile usage in South Africa has soared over recent years such that the overall landscape of online marketing and mobile development has changed tremendously as well. Cape Town SEO, an online marketing agency in Cape Town, South Africa, has been at the forefront of the development of mobile apps in Cape Town South Africa, with increasing numbers of apps being developed for clients.

Rocco Gagiano from Cape Town SEO says: “It isn’t too long ago that few people in South Africa had mobile phones. However, over the past few years, there has been a huge boom in mobile connectivity. Now, people don’t just have mobile phones, they have smartphones and they have expectations in terms of receiving excellent services. This has opened up a whole new market for developers, who suddenly have to think about developing mobile apps to suit the consumer market.”

Cape Town SEO mobile app development is still in its infancy, with businesses finding themselves propelled into a world that was unknown for a long period of time. Now, however, those who are unable to keep up find themselves losing customers. As a result, Cape Town SEO is leading the way in the world of app development, showing companies all over the country how their work can help them in terms of overall business growth.

Those who have worked with the agency have been full of praise over the services that they have received. “Best SEO Agency in Cape Town,” says one customer on the company’s Facebook page. “Improved rankings on a monthly basis, very innovative, excellent service.”

When it comes to mobile apps Cape Town seems to suddenly have been propelled into the 21st century, seemingly overnight. The recent Mobile Africa 2015 study demonstrated that 40% of users in South Africa now use their mobile phone to access the internet, and these figures are growing. One of the reasons for this is that the mobile broadband infrastructure in South Africa is incredibly robust, which is why demand for mobile app development is rising so rapidly as well. Cape Town SEO encourages everyone to contact them to get started.

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Contact Cape Town SEO:

Rocco Gagiano
0833778812
info@capetownseo.com
463 VAL DE VIE ESTATE
PAARL
7646

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