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Through his long and esteemed military career, during which he was awarded a coveted Silver Star (the nation's third highest award for gallantry in action), Gary Rodriguez frequently found himself in situations that would test his strength, perseverance and tenacity. But, most of all, they all wove together to make Rodriguez a bold and brave leader; qualities he is sharing with today's younger generation through his compelling new novel.

While most authors write to give their readers nothing but a quick thrill, John Cook's classical literary training instead compels him to move his readers, set their minds racing as they debate some of society's most controversial epidemics and ultimately broaden their life experience.

Manufacturers' Pain Points newsletter reported manufacturing company founders shared that an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) is often the best exit strategy for them and for the company legacy. ESOPs are not for every manufacturing company however companies with high-value employees, low debt, and solid prospects are often great matches for ESOPs. The 1974 ESOP law and later amendments were designed to encourage employee ownership. Company founders who initially sell just part of their stake and stay on as CEO say the best news comes after the deal: employees start to act more like owners. Ideas formerly kept quiet start to bubble up. Costs, once resistant to reduction, come under control more easily. The largest ESOPs include highly competitive companies like Publix Supermarkets and Gortex maker W.L. Gore Associates. As Publix CEO Ed Crenshaw recently told Forbes: "I'm always amazed that more companies don't recognize the power of associate ownership." Publix's 159,000 employees, after they have worked 1,000 hours and been there a year, begin receiving company stock through the ESOP.

Delivering Excellence newsletter reported that Door to Door Organics, a leading natural and organic online grocer, announced that it has secured $25.5 million in Series B financing. In an industry that currently only represents two percent of the $650 billion in domestic grocery spending, is expected to increase to 11 percent of the total market by 2023.

When a manufacturer invests in a material handling solution, they are investing in the future of your business. Boyce Bonham, Hytrol's Director of Integrator Services, discussed in the company blog, balancing the long-term goals with the short-term costs of investing in a material handling solution. Bonham explained, "It is important to consider all of the options available to you to get the most use and greatest value for your solution. Your long-term goals should be a driving force for your decisions, as should the total cost of your solution over time."

High speed buffers have additional throughput capacity beyond a typical mini load automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) which allow distribution centers to store and retrieve orders in a ready to ship sequence which are ideal for high volume applications. Additionally it saves space, system complexity, and expense, as well as relatively modular and easy to expand.

While it's now impossible to believe, Julio Anta was once a weak and sick young boy, too weedy to play with the tough guys and destined for a life as a pushover. However, those now crossing him are in for a surprise; he is three times as tough as them at fifty-seven years-old!

When the wind blows and a chill runs through the house, homeowners that idly sit by and wait for the drafts to fade are watching money walk out their door. The drafts from old windows not only make the house colder, but also play a key role in driving up the heating bills. To help residents create energy efficient homes, Alan Cherry's Exteriors is now installing Low-E Glass windows from Wincore. To ensure customers get the best return from their windows, the company is partnered with Wincore.

With the arrival of a new year, many look to update both their lifestyle and homes. As a focal point of the house, the kitchen is an area homeowners are likely to provide with a complete makeover. Providing clients with modern style and quality options, Discount Cabinet Corner is now offering cabinetry from Hanssem. With innovative designs and a variety of color options, customers will have no issue finding the exact style they want for their kitchen.

Passenger transportation creates unique challenges for air conditioning systems according to T/CCI which designs systems to address these needs. Passengers demand comfort and a T/CCI compressor is the heart of the system that maintains comfort. Engineers will work with passenger transportation leaders worldwide to design a system built specifically for unique environmental and regional passenger needs.

TraceGains, the leading automated supplier, compliance, and regulatory document management solution for food manufacturers and processors, reported some of the flavor trends for 2015 in the company blog. Guest blogger and industrial journalist, Thomas R. Cutler reported that many food trends for 2015 will be rooted in Asian cuisine. But the ability to monitor the ingredients for these authentic and innovative flavors requires more rigor than ever before.

Pure Leverage subsidiary of GVO (Global Virtual Opportunities) started back in March 2013 has now over 300k members, members of pure leverage have access to marketing suite encircling online marketing tools, web hosting and communication software designed to provide new and experienced internet marketers with various tools needed to succeed online.

California has the most stringent plastic and paper bag laws in the United States. The easier answer is reusable shopping bags that so many people Californians bring with them to the supermarket every week. Ms. Sherman was not happy with existing bag choices. That's because they're flimsy and frustrating to manage. This led her to design a reusable shopping bag that solves every problem that exists with ecofriendly shopping bags today.

Jessica Elizabeth Taylor is the daughter of the late Gordie Taylor, a Scottish actor and musician. She was a professional actress and an award winning Irish dancer during her childhood years.

In 1971, when he was just eighteen years old, Rick Fernandez, driving a quirky three-wheeled car, bit off more than he could chew. However, this opened a new chapter in his life as the miraculous survivor of a massive brain injury. For a young man who spent a couple months in a coma and was told he would never walk, and probably shouldn't be alive, the successes he would experience, prove that all survivors have way more power than they, or others may think.

In the fast paced environment of Los Angeles, people often do not recognize the importance of making sure their spine is in good health until something goes wrong. An area of the spine that is particularly vulnerable resides in the lower back and is referred to as the Lumbar spine. Anyone who has experienced lower back pain will understand how important it is to take care of the spine in order for it not to decrease their quality of life. Orthopaedic spine surgeon Dr. Hooman Melamed, a leading Los Angeles spine surgeon, has been a long time advocate of promoting spine health and treats the full range of disorders that cause lumbar spine issues.

Social media including pet social sites have taken the internet by storm over the past few years. They've gone from being a fun pastime to being a major portion of most professional marketing tools. Petpop, Petstreet, lovemypets, and other pet websites are all examples of popular social media sites.

Words might fail people to fully convey what they really intend, but emoticons can do something to fill in the gaps and nuisances with its visual representation of human emotions. And seeing the much potential of emoticons to make work environments more accommodating and communication even lighter and friendly without violating any code of conduct, it's not surprising that even science gives its stand why emoticons should be used in writing and in social media – but with constraints.

Lanard – who, like Prince, Cher and Madonna, goes by one name and is the mastermind behind the  Real Estate Marketing Talk website– wouldn't mind if you bought him a latte. His website offers page upon page of tips for Realtors; and for those who would like to show their appreciation for the free schooling Lanard suggests a donation in the form of the price of a latte.

With a new year comes new fashions and new lines. Staying at the forefront of the fashion industry, LISSA the shop has announced that they are now carrying CP Shades clothing for spring. Customers can now find a variety of the classic CP Shades tops and tunics, made in linen and cotton and silk, to kick off their spring wardrobe.

In their continuous commitment towards serving women suffering from addictions, New Directions for Women will soon start the renovation of their $1.6 million Founder's House. The groundbreaking ceremony for this vital renovation work was celebrated recently by the organization. When completed, this project will transform their aging campus into a state-of the-art residential treatment center. This will help New Directions for Women address the growing needs of their patients and staff.

Canadian-based clothing company Kanati Co. found itself spending far too much time, effort and money in Pakistan. The stability of the country and supply chain disruptions were key reasons for the company to close doors overseas and plan to run all operations domestically from Waterloo, Ontario.

The Eve, winner of the BEST THRILLER, the AUDIENCE AWARD, and BEST ACTRESS (Miranda Noelle Wilson) at the 2014 CHAIN NYC FILM FESTIVAL, has released its first official trailer. Along with the trailer, you can now find new releases on iTunes of songs from the film's soundtrack by former American Idol finalist Siobhan Magnus and Brooklyn-based indie-pop band Plushgun.

Creating a personalized content in a responsive design is one of the latest trends that every marketer should include as they document their content marketing strategy. Experts have proven that documenting marketing approach than verbalizing it tends to be more effective especially if part of the strategy is giving high priority to content and to technology dominating.

Ensuring gastrointestinal health is an essential component of overall long-term well-being. Digestive problems are not only uncomfortable, they can often indicate a wider problem that needs to be dealt with in a timely manner. Dr. Hooman Berookim of the Gastroenterology Institute of Southern California has been a long term advocate of preventative treatments when it comes to ensuring GI heath.