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4/18/2012

Newport Beach Doctor teaches about latest advancements in implants

Orange County is home to the Housewives and of course is home to some of the top doctors in the world for two reasons, the climate, and the number of people that do whatever it takes to look their best.

Dr. Michaelis is one of the most sought after dental implant dentist in Newport Beach and is an educator and patient advocate in the field of oral surgeons.

Dr Thomas Michaelis offered IJR NEWS the below article

With the latest advancements in dental implant technology it is now possible to have your Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon remove a non-restorable tooth, place a dental implant and then have a temporary crown attached to the implant all in the same day! Gone are the days where you had to wait 6-12 months before the dental implant was ready to use. The newer implant designs now allow for immediate loading. It still takes some time for the implant to integrate with your jaw bone before the permanent crowns can be made, but the overall treatment time has been significantly reduced! Click here for rest of story

3/20/2012

BMW is being sued for documented faulty odometer readings


In this picture according to the odometer 

the car can go 711 miles before refueling.

In Orange County, California, a long time BMW loyal owner is suing BMW for what the owner claims is a lease that turned into a cash cow for BMW.  The BMW enthusiast said this particular 528i just went sour, and eventually blossomed to lemon that carried a heavy price tag with its “magic miles” it accumulated by lease end.

With an alleged out of control odometer, and irrational driving habits brought to the attention to the plaintiff by her longtime accountant, things just didn’t add up.

(IJR News exclusive March, 20,2012) According to an IJR News interview with R.M. Greenman, the plaintiff in this case, she lives one mile from her daughter’s school and works out of her Newport Beach home. She hasn’t been on a major road trip since the economy went bad and hardly ever drives because of the proximity to her daughters school and that she works from home.  Over the course of 2 1/2 years, her BMW 528i cars odometer claims she accumulated over 70,000 miles.

The car, which was repeatedly  brought into the BMW dealerships countless times, was never really address in any capacity according to the plaintiff. In Fact, R.M states that at around 25,000 miles the cars odometer was getting 54 MPG (captured by her cell phone on many occasions), in which BMW confirmed, documented, and fixed “the malfunction.”

Although this owner has owned several BMWs in the past and has never made such claims, she feels she was dealt the ultimate lemon and only agreed to talk to IJR News in order to bring this to the attention of other lease owners that might have been victim to the same type of situation.

The Plaintiff told IJR this, “I asked the dealership to simply give me a new lease with a different car at around the 20,000 – 25,000 mile range (I even called corporate), I made every payment on-time for the entire period of the lease, but I feared driving the car every day.  The worst part is that I could never enjoy the car in almost any capacity and at the end of the lease, I was asked to pay an enormous amount because of the bodacious miles.  I must be in the wrong business, if I could lease cars and get an extra 50k miles added on at the end, it would be a no-brainer .”

Even after over five times of bringing the vehicle into BMW service, BMW and its technicians claimed they couldn’t find the problem. Although documented service records indicate that BMW claims to have fixed a miles per hour signal on the vehicle when it was reading close to 60 miles per gallon in its calculations, the final explanation was  “that it would not affect anything else?” The plaintiff, having a PhD from Stanford in engineering repeatedly claimed to have challenged the technicians and service managers on this improbable explanation, and simply asked “how could it not affect anything else?”

When finally turning the car in at 70,000+ miles the owner claimed to have the original tires, with the exception of one tire being replaced due to a roadside hazard, BMW has argued they are all different tires, yet carfax can’t find such tire purchases other than the one tire the Plaintiff claimed was replaced. Everything else on the car was in its original condition including brake pads, belts hoses, and provided date stamped pictures of an engine that looked factory fresh when vehicle was turned in. The plaintiff in this case feels that she is not alone. In fact, she feels that there are probably several people out there in which this has happened to and it’s possible that with a odometer malfunction on this model, BMW can benefit financially in a fairly very sophisticated fashion.

BMW has denied this claim and in fact after the vehicle was turned in, BMW hired an expert witness to drive around the car and test the alleged accusations. This of course only creates a even more indistinct view, as a chain of custody has been breached from the previous owner. In Journalism, we compare these types of tests as to having a drug dealer test the narcotics he got arrested for without the cops overseeing the operation. When a customer turns in a vehicle for any kind of service or especially at the termination of a lease they obviously also lose control of whatever happens to that vehicle.

IJR news asks any BMW owner that has experienced a similar situation to contact us immediately and we will forward your information to the plaintiff and her lawyer in order to entertain the possibility of a class action or simply add witness if this case goes to trial . In this case THE BICKEL LAW FIRM, INC. a California attorney firm that specializes in lemon law lawsuits,  has taken this case and is preparing for trial if the case can’t be settled in the next few weeks.

IJR News is a consumer advocate company and simply brings various articles, whether submitted to us for evaluation or investigated  by our staff, to the forefront of World-class news.  We encourage all readers to confirm facts on anything you read on the internet and or print.

V.P. IJR NEWS – Senior Journalist – contact IJRnews@gmail.com

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1/10/2012

The 12 Worst Tattoos of 2011

 

Although their purses all cost over $800, there is nothing classy about having a Louis Vuitton tattoo on your arm.

Your vagina may be beautiful, but your tattoo is not! (Link)

I don’t think this is Kosher.

A full back tattoo on a 49-year-old mom is definitely a no-no.

Cathy Ward, a supermarket worker from Reading, braved 22 hours in thetattoo artist’s chair after months of saving £2,000 to put permanent reminders of stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner on her skin.
How do you ever lead a normal life after getting this tattoo?

(Link)

I don’t believe it will be sucked anytime soon.

Film buff Miljenko Parserisas Bukovic enjoyed the film about Erin Brockovich so much he got 82 tattoos of Julia Robert’s FACE permanently etched all over his body.

 This is by far the best way to get back on your cheating girlfriend: leave her with a mark on her back that she will remember forever. There’s actually a very interesting guy who did this. He goes by the name of Ryan L. Fitzjerald, a tattoo artist from Dayton, Ohio, who had the unfortunate luck to find that his girlfriend cheated on him and decided to pay her back in a most original way: he gave her the worst tattoo one can have – poop!

Totally NSFW (Click on the link for a non-censored version if you must).

This is just interesting for us and they are chilling headlines

  
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Mr. Grover Norquist

Japanese investment guns for used fitness equipment and their service contracts.

10/30/2011

Greenman Consulting unleashes Complete Marketing Integration Blueprint and technology outline

Complete Marketing Integration Blueprint (MIB) for today’s Internet and technology agenda.

*Designed to be proactive ahead of competition versus reactive, in business by the time the average person hears “About something” new, it is too late to fully take advantage of it.  We incorporate state of the art internet tools and consistently stay on top of Google’s changing algorithms.

 

Three Key Legs that encompass the MIB after complete Diagnostics and analysis of clients current position and website and must includes competition analysis (industry and specific).

Website Optimization leads the list as it is the most competitive marketing field in today’s world.  Website optimization is a very labor intensive art that requires several components to make it successful and contains some variations depending on clients service or business

1. Search Engine Optimization -

2. Email marketing and distribution

3. Keyword analysis and customization

4. Video or spokesperson video

5. Press release

6. Back linking to correct industry related websites that are valuable according to Google

7. Inviting web design and platform which is search engine friendly

Collateral Optimization – Establishing a tangible asset where there is real value

1. Video Integration and credible and rememberable presentation to clients

2. Business cards of today, plastic QR coded

3. World website ranking and Google page ranking

 Relationship Selling – Effective targeting of customer

1. Correct hiring, training, managing, and compensation incentive driven sales delivery

2. Tactful networking (NOT MLM)

3. Membership and family Thinking towards clients and customers

Thanks to Greenman Consulting for their contribution to this article

Japanese investors eye the Health and Fitness industry as a secure snapshot of a growing market, but also as a emerging trend.

Servicing used fitness equipment could very well be one of the fastest growing industries in the world as Health and Fitness awareness continues to fuel to the re-sale and servicing aspect of fitness equipment.

(IJRnews 9/19/2011) We are no longer a society where its, “Out with the old and in with the new,” but rather, the world recession has made most people change their ways to be more conservative and make well though-out purchase decisions.  Professional grade used fitness equipment is seeing a swell in service related contracts, in fact other countries are getting in on the fury.

International Journalism Review (IJR) was onsite  weeks ago to add to its coverage on this ever growing trend. This was the second year in a row that IJR attended the annual fitness convention in San Francisco, and this year it was busier than ever, even the surgeon General Vice Admiral was giving speeches.  IHRSA’s  30th Anniversary International Convention & Trade Show  was held at the Moscone Center South in San Francisco.  IHRSA – the International Health, Recreation, and Sports Club Association – is the trade association serving the health and fitness club industry serving almost 9,000 health clubs in over 73 countries and more than 650 fitness industry suppliers.

IJR noted various used gym equipment giants praying on Advantage Fitness Products (AFP), rumored to be selling off its servicing department to a Japan based company, IJR was unable to confirm this, however, it was clear to most merchants at the event that this was factual.  History has often taught U.S. based companies that when foreign investment increases or concentrates on a given U.S. industry, that industry is poised for success. 

IJR spoke to a Culver City based Used gym equipment Company, Fitness Equipment King, and their owner of over 10 years , Max Laney.  Laney is a 10 year veteran in the fitness industry, and an apparent student of history standout, based on his recent moves.    The Fitness Equipment King owner and his close Ally, Mitch Arrington of WCS Fitness has recently significantly increased both of their servicing department, and is servicing used gym equipment for almost all of southern California from Los Angeles to San Diego.  Arrington told IJR that he will expanding WCS Fitness into Arizona and Nevada if the demand for the service of used fitness equipment continues to prosper.

During a phone interview, IJR asked the WCS Fitness owner about the recent change in business plan and how it seemed to be good timing with the rumors of AFP as they were considered the industry leader in the servicing of this type of equipment.  Arrington said, “I can see where someone could think I reacted to certain rumors in which I won’t discuss as this is a tight knit industry and I don’t partake in gossip when it comes to other peoples livelihood or business decisions. The truth is I have serviced the machines that we sell for over a decade, it just so happens that the demand for such service has increased enough to warrant me taking a risk and hiring additional staff.  I have added very well qualified staff to our elite used gym equipment service team to assure my customers are satisfied beyond the conclusion of the sale.”

IJR recognizes there are many qualified service technicians for fitness equipment and suggest that anyone wishing to use these services check out the service company’s qualifications. We found that it is even more important if they warranty their service and if they actually sell the equipment they service. With the ease of internet watchdogs, it is easy to look at reviews by customers as a further piece of mind.

 

Kelly Holt, Fitness Trainer & Journalist
Muscle and Fitness advisor / In Shape Magazine Columnist
International Journalism Review / http://www.InternationalJournalismReview.com
internationaljournalismreview@gmail.com / 347 882 4943

International Journalism Review
Kelly Holt, Senior Journalist

 

Identity theft thrives on automated online bank loan modification programs

If your part of the wave of thousands of American homeowners looking to modify a home mortgage loan, we understand your excitement, and so do they.

(International Journalism Review (IJR) 6/31/2010) IJR offers the good and the bad about online schemes that could yield something other than a loan modification. Last month we looked at some red flags in current loan modification software and now we turn to even a darker side in an industry that preys on people that need help and are willing to believe almost anyone to get it.

Numerous camouflaged websites appearing to be associated with a government program asking for information not even relevant to a bank loan modification initially caught our interest. However, IJR was not prepared to give up social security numbers and other vital information to test waters.  One victim who contacted us, a 67 year-old retired teacher from Anaheim, California, whose name wishes to be anonymous, stated she trusted the website because it seemed to be a patriotic website, however, the end result was identity theft, no loan modification, and about 30 hours on the phone trying to clear her name, she told us,  ”The website had Uncle Sam, the American Flag, and stated government backed programs.”

caution

We turned our attention to an industry pioneer in modification loans, John Briggs, from Bank Ready Modification Inc. (www.bankreadymod.com). John promised to offer us a fool-proof way to prevent identity theft in regards to automated loan modifications and how the information is collected over the internet.

From a Starbucks Coffee house in Newport Beach, CA Briggs told us “I find it odd that people will give vital information to a non-human computer program that originates from who knows where?  I will tell you this, if you need a bank modification make sure the company you’re dealing with is ready to make it bank ready.  To do this, we don’t need credit card numbers, social security numbers, drivers license numbers, that is between you and the bank.  I get your package ready to deliver to the bank in order for you to secure your loan modification.”

To break it down in the simplest way, Briggs stated “Number one,  make sure you talk to a live person, for example you call me directly I will guide you through the process, no need to click and pray. Number two, it probably makes sense that your loan modification expert is just that, a professional, would you go get eye surgery at someone’s house?  No, usually your professional should have a physical office that is devoted to their specialty with access to the immediate public and equipped to handle business of any size and from anywhere. Finally, there is no need to give personal information like a social security number to someone facilitating the process of getting your loan bank ready to submit to the bank.  It just doesn’t make sense to provide some of the things they ask for?”

IJR suggests anyone debating a loan modification secure the advice of a live person, reserve personal info until submitting to Bank, and do one’s research on the website or company your considering to use.

Other related articles

http://www.emailwire.com/release/44756-Bank-Ready-Modification-issues-strong-warning-against-using-loan-modification-software-.html

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Used gym equipment is the newest Baby Boomer antic for prolonged existence

Orange County (OC) is famous for many things, one known common element has always been fitness.  As the population of Baby Boomers grow, so does the need for fitness and the equipment needed to assist.

USA Today has recently described it as a race to keep fit, with a spotlight on staying in shape.  Although Orange County is known for some of the best weather in the world, there are those rainy days and even such famous nicknames such as “June gloom,” that keep people inside local gyms and their own homes for that matter.

International Journalism Review (IJR) sought out a mainstay in the fitness supplier end of the OC spectrum and caught up with Mitch Arrington of WCS fitness.  For over 25 years, Mitch Arrington owner and CEO, has been remanufacturing and servicing used gym equipment all around the world but has always called the OC home.  Recently, Arrington admits he has seen an increase in orders from the “older population” seeking professional grade equipment in their offices and homes.

The WCS Fitness founder told us, “Normally this time of year, we are selling whole gyms, Europe has been steadily increasing their purchases for the last few years, however, I have personally noticed many orders coming from individuals setting up home gyms and many setting up office gyms.  Many of these people I would say would be part of the “Baby Boomer” generation, and it’s great to see people acknowledging the importance of fitness as it has been a part of my entire life and always will be.”

IJR noted that according to internet sources, demand is picking up for pre-owned gym equipment because of the cost savings and recent USA Today emphasis on fitness for the Baby Boomers.  It seems that WCS is poised to handle that demand if its history is an indicator.  IJR advises consumers to always use caution when choosing a company to purchase used gym equipment.

IJR found several hundred internet results of places to get and order pre-owned gym equipment, we researched blogs and forums to get a feel of the competition and demand. eBay seemed to be a frequent avenue for the individual consumers on many fronts and Craigslist to some extent. Most of the dealers that have been around for more than ten years are far and few between so IJR would recommend researching the dealer before commitment. This has become an industry much like the automobile industry in that when something is made so well you can count on that investment to hold its value if properly maintained, especially if you back it by a warranty. WCS Fitness was one of very few companies that will actually give a warranty to clients on the equipment they sell.

Related articles

http://www.emailwire.com/release/40981-Europe-and-its-new-thirst-for-used-gym-equipment-WCS-Fitness-could-be-its-Trough—.html

http://www.emailwire.com/release/44816-Sophistication-in-fitness-equipment-leads-to-shortage-of-qualified-repair-technicians-in-Southern-California.htmlsd

Kelly Holt, Fitness Trainer & Journalist
Muscle and Fitness advisor / In Shape Magazine columnist
Review International Journalism / www.InternationalJournalismReview.com
internationaljournalismreview@gmail.com / 347 882 4943

Bank of America rejects Gift Money as down payment for home loan

According to Vince Rinehart, St. Vice President of Firstline Mortgage and an Orange County broker for over two decades, Bank of America rejected a loan because the down payment came in the form of gift money.

(Emailwire 1/3/2011) Rinehart was able to fund the loan using another bank with less restrictions in which Vince regards as portfolio lending.  With borrower demand rising, and while some traditional banks keep a tight threshold on available funds, Rinehart has made more and more use of portfolio lending.

It is no secret that obtaining funding for home loans has been close to impossible the last three years.  However, even in the current state of the economy, a down payment in the form of a gift is usually not frowned upon by banks.  International Journalism Review (IJR) was somewhat shocked at this finding so we found it necessary to seek answers from one of the industry’s veterans, Vince Rinehart.

Rinehart told us, “Many banks are starting to loosen their grip on the constraints we have experience during the last three years or so.  I have been in this business a long time, I have never relied on one bank to assign a client to but rather fit the best bank to my clients needs.  For example, B of A rejected my clients gift money as a down payment even though he is a doctor, has great credit history, and makes a very good salary.  Luckily, not every bank sees things as black and white, and I was able to fund this loan with another bank to satisfy my “very qualified” client’s request for a home loan.”

Rinehart told IJR that people should just do their homework when getting a loan by following a few basic rules.  First, make sure your loan agent has at least five years in the loan business.  By doing this it tells a client the loan officer has been through good times and bad and is still in the same profession, most agents left the industry when the real estate frenzy ended.  Second, don’t assume your real estate agent has the best lender.  Although Rinehart said a referral is great, he told us the realtor has an interest to get the loan closed not necessarily get the client the best loan.

Finally Vince told IJR, “Don’t be afraid to ask your loan officer for options or different types of loans available and more importantly ask them how many banks or lenders they work with?  Some real estate brokerages have an in-house lender they try to introduce every client to, unfortunately even though they often sweeten the deal with incentives the client still loses out on options available if the client were to seek outside lending. Often an outside broker can secure a lower APR or less fees even with the incentives offered by the real estate brokerage.”

IJR recommends that people looking to secure a loan thoroughly research their loan officer, their experience, and their history of closed loans.  This is sometimes the largest financial decision a person or couple makes in their life, make sure to do your homework.

Kenny Thompson

International Journalism Review / Senior Journalist

InternationalJournalismReview@gmail.com

MMA powerhouse TapOut follows Fight Net Radio lead and cuts MMABAY

TapOut is not officially a sponsor of the MMABAY website other then name use “powered by”, according to www.MMAWEEKLY.co and other MMA news sources.  TapOut took the initial steps in removing itself from affiliation by issuing a cease and desist letter to MMABAY’s CEO, Michael Pepper.

http://ijrnews.com/ijr-news-of-the-day-pick/

(1/16/2011) Dan Severn via ProFightNetwork forum laid down the law in the forum concerning his disbelief on what Michael Pepper publically said to journalist Aaron Tru via then MMABAY Radio’s Podcast http://flpoindexter.podomatic.com/ which is now back to Fight Net Radio.

International Journalism Review (IJR) did a phenomenal job covering the story when they learned via Sherdog blog that Fight Net Radio (FNR) was dropping the name MMABAY Radio and going back to their original name.  IJR contacted Lee Honish, FNR’s host for over almost 5 years to confirm.

IJR then confirmed the dates of the long time running Fight Net Radio show and the name change as well.  IJR also found on the MMABAY website indications that they are having countdown to launch a new radio show with the same name,  a clear sign of support for Honish’s claim.  IJR then contacted Chris Greenman, FNR’s Co-host for almost 4 years and MMA insider who also confirmed some sad facts about the outlandish remarks by Michael Pepper from MMABAY.

IJR went beyond the scope of a journalist investigation when they listened to the podcast and confirmed Michael Pepper’s comments regarding Aaron Tru and Fighter’s Only magazine along with over 14 hours of tape.  Michael Pepper on the air asked Aaron Tru “If he had to perform oral copulation in order to secure a nomination for Journalist of the year?”   IJR confirmed on many archived podcasts that Fighter’s Only magazine is a true adversary of Michael Pepper which has feuded this frenzy.

I commend Lee Honish and Chris Greenman for taking the higher road in this instance for the sake of integrity in the sport of MMA even if it does hurt its ratings during the transition back.   A classless act by a website owner deemed at targeting a victim of Crones disease.

Today, it brought music to the MMA worlds ears when we learned that a respected company such as TapOut was following the footsteps of Fight Net Radio and dropping MMABAY association and/or affiliation, let’s just hope the MMA community follows the same path.

Victor Johnson

Vjohnson@Curethedisease.com

Crones Disease advocate, independent writer

Submitted to support IJR and the cure for Crones Disease

New Century Coal looks at solar storms and flares as a future solution to mankind’s demand for  energy

According to Wikipedia, A solar flare is a large explosion in the Sun’s atmosphere that can release as much as 6 × 1025 joules of energy. Harnessing this energy could solve all energy demands.

(Original release, International Journalism Review (IJR) May 19, 2010)  New Century Coal says, “If Doc did it on Back to the Future so can we.” Although obviously years away from harnessing, it actually seems possible. In fact, Solar flares affect all layers of the solar atmosphere (photosphere, corona, and chromospheres), heating plasma to tens of millions of Kelvin’s and accelerating electrons, protons, and heavier ions to near the speed of light. This type of energy, if one can imagine, is enough energy to feed all the earth’s human demands for many years. Could this be our next source to explore?

Although a massive solar storm could leave millions of people around the world without electricity, running water, or phone service, government officials say, Earth Energy Exploration (EEE) believes we must look beyond our capabilities and challenge ourselves like never before.  See if we can capture that energy much like Michael J. Fox did in the movie “Back to the Future,” when they captured lightening to produce the amount of energy required for them at that time.  Movies of yesterday become reality of tomorrow.

Solar storms happen when an eruption or explosion on the surface of the sun sends radiation or electrically charged particles toward Earth. Minor storms are common and can light up the Earth’s northern skies and interfere with radio signals. To illustrate the magnitude and power of these storms, scientists have observed that every few decades, the sun experiences a particularly large storm. These can release as much energy as one billion hydrogen bombs.

The frequency of incidence of solar flares varies, from several per day when the Sun is particularly “active” to less than one each week when the Sun is “quiet”. Large flares are less frequent than smaller ones. Solar activity varies within an 11-year cycle (the solar cycle). At the peak of the cycle, there are typically more sunspots on the Sun and hence more solar flares.

Solar flares rise and fall on an 11-year cycle, and last year (2009) marked what scientists thought was the solar minimum. But through the beginning of 2009, the sun stayed unusually quiet. However in October of 2009, NASA discovered some Earth Energy firsts.  A major sunspot appeared on the backside of the sun, where it was captured by NASA’s STEREO instrument (http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/instruments/instruments.shtml).

“This is the biggest event we’ve seen in a year or so,” said Michael Kaiser, research scientist with the heliophysics division at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. “Does this mean we’re finished with the minimum or not? It’s hard to say. This could be it. It’s got us all excited.”

People have been counting sunspots since Galileo first observed one in the early 17th century. Through the 28 cycles that have been well-documented, stretching from 1745 to today, the average cycle length has been 11 years, but shorter and longer cycles have been observed. The polarity of solar storms also alternates, so technically, a full cycle is 22 years. Either way however, being able to track consistency and its outburst of energy allows mankind to also be able to investigate ways to predict and capture it as well.

Newly uncovered scientific data of recorded history’s most massive space storm is helping a NASA scientist investigate it’s intensity and the probability that what occurred on Earth and in the heavens almost a century-and-a-half ago could happen again, but this time being prepared and possibly capturing its massive energy.

Earth Energy Exploration continues its mission along with International Journalism Review, to educate the masses on oil and gas properties and educating alternative energy in various areas to let investors make sound decisions.  Most recently, EEE has begun to brainstorm in the world of science to look at earth’s energy beyond what we think is possible today.

If you want to know more about the oil and gas industry or energy exploration, we recommend starting on the EEE website but you need a password to their website and it is “success.”  Go to www.eartheei.com , please check back often as EEE is helping in the funding of a non-profit and informational and educational source for science and the world. (www.earthenergyexplorationbeyond.com).

References

Kopp, G.; Lawrence, G and Rottman, G. (2005). ”The Total Irradiance Monitor (TIM): Science Results”. Solar Physics 230: 129–139. doi:10.1007/s11207-005-7433-9.

“The Mysterious Origins of Solar Flares”, Scientific American, April 2006

Socioecohistory / worldpress /NASA warns of super solar storm 2012

Tamrazyan, Gurgen P. (1968), “Principal Regularities in the Distribution of Major Earthquakes Relative to Solar and Lunar Tides and Other Cosmic Forces”, ICARUS (Elsevier) 9: 574–592.

“New Study Questions the Effects of Cosmic Proton Radiation on Human Cells”. Retrieved 2008-10-11. A New Kind of Solar Storm

“Japan launches Sun ‘microscope’”. BBC. 2006-09-23. Retrieved 2009=05-19.

“Superflares could kill unprotected astronauts”. NewScientist.com. Retrieved 17 June 2005. Mewaldt, R.A., et al. 2005. Space weather implications of the 20 January 2005 solar energetic particle event. Joint meeting of the American Geophysical Union and the Solar Physics Division of the American Astronomical Society. May 23–27. New Orleans. Abstract.

Written By Chris Greenman, Independent Journalist (IJR) /

CEO and President of Pro Fight Network Corp / ChrisGreenman@live.com

MMABAY launches its exclusive Mixed Martial Arts news website

(3/26/2011) It was only a matter of time until MMABAY broke away to launch its own exclusive news website.  Today, CEO Lee Honish, announced the official introduction of MMABAYNEWS.com

Although the name MMABAY is widely used in the Mixed Martial Arts world, the stand alone MMA news website is finally here.  International Journalism Review (IJR) was notified of the launch by the new CEO, Lee Honish, and he told us this, “We have tinkered with radio, TV, news, and just about everything else you can think of but my passion has always been breaking news stories to the MMA fans that are unbiased and real.  We have teamed with a thoroughbred in MMA, ProFightNetwork, to assist us with reporting.  You could say it is a marriage made in heaven.”

MMABAYNEWS.com is unlike most other MMA news sites in that it is funded entirely on its Google ads.  In fact the writers aren’t paid unless enough “clicks” are made which CEO Lee Honish claims is the biggest motivator to his journalist.  Honish said, “It’s like the best motivator I could think of, write great content and people will come back, all of our Google ads are MMA related so people are bound to click on ads of their liking.  I think I might be on to something what do you think?”

MMABAYNEWS dot com has a wide variety of MMA topics and latest news including MMA top pound for pound, exclusive interviews, and a wide variety of independent articles relating to the sport of MMA.

IJR found the concept of motivation by repeat readers a truly unique concept and out of the box thinking to warrant attention.  Mixed Martial Arts is the fastest growing sport in the world and this new journalism concept by MMABAYNEWS dot com might be the next fastest growing trend in Journalism.

Michael Gingino Editor in Chief

International Journalism Review

InternationalJournalismReview@gmail.com

Oxygen enemy for disease and target for future health

Science has told us that disease cannot live in a oxygenated environment and experts have sought various ways to apply this fact when looking for cures.

Evolv claims its 15 years of research is at the brink of some medical breakthroughs. Although the first testimonials came from people suffering from various diseases and ailments, the latest advocate of this designer water comes from professional athletes who have endorsed its capabilities.

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) pioneer Guy Mezger is one of the believers.  Mezger is a MMA fighter, HD Net program producer, businessman, and gym owner who swears by the super water.  Via Fight Net Radio interview Mezger was very convincing in his explanation on his self tested, medically backed results integration with this product.  In short,  the MMA icon noticed increased stamina, oxygen levels, and less fatigue.

Mezger is so confident with the product that he buys it for his family and friends so he can rest better at night knowing they are putting good stuff in their bodies.  Surprisingly his kids have never seen sugar or any food that is non-organic, however, Guy has added the enhanced water to his children’s diet on a regular basis.

FutureHealth.co has been focused on the Evolv product for about 90 days and is updating their testimonials and research daily.  Although just like any non FDA approved product, the enhanced water product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Attributes and benefits of their Archaea Active™ formula are hydration with increased stamina, energy and endurance. Other benefits of increased oxygenation at the cellular level, of which drinking Evolv may help, include enhancing the absorption of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, proteins, and other important nutrients; speeding up fatigue recovery; maintaining healthy circulation and restoring mental alertness from fatigue or drowsiness.

Chris Greenman, Independent Senior Journalist

International Journalism Review

InternationalJournalismReview@Gmail.com

Europe, and its new thirst for used gym equipment, WCS Fitness could be its Trough

Even though the dollar has gained nearly twenty cents in 2010 against the Euro, competition and surplus supply has lead to a fitness industry “perfect storm,” that is if you’re a European in the market for used commercial grade gym equipment.

2004-2006 were booming years in the U.S. and for most of the world.  During that time, fitness gyms popped up all around the U.S.  Then as quick as a sunrise on a November night in Thule, Greenland, the real estate industry basically bombed.  However, the fallout in this instance, is music to the ears when your country’s dollar exceeds the country in which something you want is in robust supply and not as much demand.

Because the U.S. economy is turning around, the supply and demand, for used gym equipment might have a shorter window then one thought.  This is greatly do to Europe’s recent thirst for commercial grade gym equipment.

International Journalism Review (IJR) ask an remanufactured and used gym equipment expert, Mitch Arrington, from WCS Fitness (www.wcsfitness.com), why do Europeans have such  demand for our products? “The demand doesn’t surprise me, they are smart, Americans too often want new, new cars, new houses, etc.  Depending on who you order refurbished gym equipment through, you’re getting basically new without the price tag, in fact sometimes 80% less then retail. Take that coupled with a stronger Euro and why wouldn’t they order from us.”

Arrington cautions people and gym owners against ordering gym equipment that is used, remanufactured, or refurbished from a dealer based on how pretty their website is or without doing proper research.  Arrington has been in business for 25 years and still picks up his telephone for every customer.  He told us that he only picks up equipment that is in excellent shape with low hours and that he doesn’t sacrifice that rule for the bigger dollar and profit.  Many of the “used Gym Equipment” outlets don’t see it that way and is why their getting gym equipment much less expensive.  An example explained to us is a piece of equipment that has been sitting in a health club for ten years and is on its last leg, health club needs new equipment sells to these outlets to refurbish and then quick turnaround and huge profit.

Arrington said, “That kind of equipment cost much less then the pre owned gym equipment in which I buy and refinish. I hand select, test, and verify the stuff I choose to makeover.  I know it would make business sense to get the cheaper stuff, but I couldn’t put the WCS Fitness name on it and be confident it would be a good piece of equipment for more than a few months.  Most of my customers are repeat customers because I value my company and work.  I personally invite all the Europeans to call me.”

IJR found several hundred internet results of places to get and order pre-owned gym equipment, we researched blogs and forums to get a feel of the competition and demand.  EBay seemed to be a frequent avenue for the individual consumers on many fronts and craigslist to some extent.  Most of the dealers that have been around for more than ten years are far and few between so IJR would recommend researching the dealer before commitment.  This has become an industry much like the automobile industry in that when something is made so well you can count on that investment to hold its value if properly maintained, especially if you back it by a warranty. WCS Fitness was one of very few companies that will actually give a warranty to clients on the equipment they sell.

Kelly Holt, Fitness trainer & Journalist

Muscle and Fitness advisor / In Shape Magazine columnist

International Journalism Review / www.InternationalJournalismReview.com

internationaljournalismreview@gmail.com / 347 882 4943

Earth Energy Exploration looks at fossil fuels and their rarity

The American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) defines Fossil fuels or gas fuels as fuels formed by natural resources such as anaerobic decomposition of buried dead organisms, this is in limited supply, and is revisited by Earth Energy Exploration.

(International Journalism Review, New York, NY. May 12, 2010) The age of the organisms and their resulting fossil fuels is typically millions of years, and sometimes exceeds 650 million years. These fuels contain a high percentage of carbon andhydrocarbons.

Earth Energy Exploration (EEI) explain that Fossil fuels range from volatile materials with low carbon: hydrogen ratios likemethane, to liquid petroleum to nonvolatile materials composed of almost pure carbon, like anthracite coal. Methane can be found in hydrocarbon fields, alone, associated with oil, or in the form of methane catharses  according to U.S. EIA International Energy Statistics.

It is generally accepted and agreed with by EEI that they formed from the fossilized remains of dead plants and animals by exposure to heat and pressure in the Earth’s crust over hundreds of millions of years. This biogenic theory was first introduced by Georg Agricola in 1556 and later by Mikhail Lomonosov in the 18th century, this theory is a key to how oil and gas has been evolved according to Earth Energy Exploration and most experts in the area of study.

Also was noted by EEI, and confirmed by International Energy Annual that it was estimated by the Energy Information Administration that in 2007 primary sources of energy consisted of petroleum 36.0%, coal 27.4%, natural gas 23.0%, amounting to an 86.4% share for fossil fuels in primary energy consumption in the world. Non-fossil sources in 2006 includedhydroelectric 6.3%, nuclear 8.5%, and (geothermal, solar, tide, wind, wood, waste) amounting 0.9 percent. World energy consumption was growing about 2.3% per year.

New Century Coal says the value in the properties that contain oil is simple, fossil fuels are non-renewable resourcesbecause they take millions of years to form, and reserves are being depleted much faster than new ones are being formed. The production and use of fossil fuels raise environmental concerns. A global movement toward the generation of renewable energy is therefore under way to help meet increased energy needs and EEI is doing its part by stressing education to the masses.

If you want to know more about the oil and gas industry or energy exploration, we recommend starting on the EEE website but you need a password to their website and it is “success.”  Go to www.eartheei.com

Michael Gingino Editor In Chief

International Journalism Review

InternationaljournalismReview@gmail.com

New York, NY 10100 805 807 7201

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