Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorneys Owen, Patterson & Owen Representing Additional Victims of Radiation Overdose As More Hospitals Become Involved

Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorneys Owen, Patterson & Owen Representing Additional Victims of Radiation Overdose As More Hospitals Become Involved

Radiation overdose issues from brain scans, thought to be limited to one Los Angeles hospital and a GE scanner, are now under investigation at additional hospitals and manufacturers. Los Angeles personal injury attorneys Owen, Patterson & Owen are representing several victims and offer a free no obligation consultation concerning rights to a lawsuit or other legal options.

Valencia, CA (PRWEB) December 10, 2009

The radiation overdose problem originally thought to be limited to 206 patients of Cedars-Sinai who received CT scans over a period of 18 months seems to be more widespread than previously thought. Los Angeles personal injury attorneys (http://www. opolaw. com/) Owen, Patterson & Owen are representing several victims and offer a free no obligation consultation to others as new incidents have recently been uncovered.

The Los Angeles Times reports (http://bit. ly/5yL6jN) that additional concerns have been brought to light at Burbank's Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, Glendale Adventist Medical Center, and Huntsville Hospital in Alabama. Health officials have been reviewing machinery at other hospitals to look for similar overdose issues. Officials from Glendale Adventist Medical Center report that upon review, its machinery was found to be delivering an overdose, though at a lower level than that discovered at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. Additionally, Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank and Huntsville Hospital in Alabama are being looked at as having possibly delivered overdoses to patients.

The Los Angeles times story (http://bit. ly/5yL6jN) further identifies the scanning equipment under scrutiny at both Glendale Adventist and Cedars-Sinai is manufactured by General Electric. The scanner at Providence St. Joseph was made by Toshiba. Patients from other hospitals, including patients from as far away as Alabama, have now reported suffering post-CT scan side effects that indicate excessive radiation was used. A radiation overdose information (http://www. opolaw. com/PracticeAreas/cedars-sinai-radiation-overdose. asp) page has been created to follow the lastest news events related to these investigations. In both the Glendale Adventist case and the Cedars-Sinai case, the problem began when the hospitals programmed the scanners with new computerized instructions.

Michael Chee, a spokesman from Glendale Adventist, reports that representatives from GE have been examining the Glendale scanner this week, attempting to diagnose what went wrong. "We don't have a clear answer yet," he said.

A safety investigation (http://articles. latimes. com/2009/oct/10/local/me-cedars-sinai10) conducted by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the multi-slice CT machines used at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center revealed that 206 patients "received radiation doses that were approximately eight times the expected level."

In a document obtained by the law firm of Owens, Patterson & Owen, Cedars-Sinai indicates that this high level of radiation may have arisen from shortcomings in the scanning equipment, which means that multiple hospitals using GE scanning equipment might have been putting patients at risk of receiving unsafe levels of radiation.

Symptoms of radiation overdose include hair loss, nausea, and erythema (redness and inflammation of skin). Long-term effects can include cancer.

"People should not panic, but continue to monitor the hospitals that they go to and ask questions about the procedures," said Rick Patterson (http://www. opolaw. com/CM/Custom/Richard-Patterson. asp), Senior Partner at the personal injury law firm of Owen, Patterson & Owen.

Owen, Patterson & Owen extends its legal expertise to help patients who may have received a radiation overdose and their families. A free, no obligation consultation is available via the company's website or by calling the firm's toll-free number listed at the bottom of this page.
"Our law firm has spent the past 30 years helping people like the patients of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center deal with the hospital's lawyers," said Rick Patterson. "We make sure that innocent victims don't suffer silently. When your health is at risk, you have every right to know what went wrong, why and what is being done to compensate you for the damages you have suffered. It is also our goal in this litigation to make certain that changes are made in hospital procedures which will prevent this tragic mistake from happening again."

Rick Patterson quotes the firm's past experience in dealing with similar cases--"Our dedicated personal injury attorneys played an instrumental role in obtaining a $4.85 billion settlement on behalf of plaintiffs injured or killed by the dangerous drug Vioxx and a record setting $35 million pretrial settlement on behalf of a 12-year-old brain damaged Palmdale girl. We take our responsibility towards the people we represent in personal injury cases very seriously."

About Owen, Patterson & Owen:
Since 1977, the Owen, Patterson and Owen (OPO) team has successfully handled a range of personal injury cases ranging from medical malpractice to birth accidents and wrongful death. Serving clients nationwide and headquartered in Valencia, Southern California, the law firm's clients rely on them to look out for their best interests. The firm's dedicated personal injury attorneys played an instrumental role in obtaining a $4.85 billion settlement of the dangerous drug Vioxx and a record-setting $35 million pretrial settlement on behalf of a 12-year-old brain damaged Palmdale girl.

OPO Law now also represents clients affected by radiation overdose from a CT brain perfusion scan. For more information, please visit www. OPOLaw. com or call 866.654.4947.

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New Guide for Bloggers, WordPress for Dummies, Maintains Top-seller Spot on Amazon. com's Blogging Guides List

New Guide for Bloggers, WordPress for Dummies, Maintains Top-seller Spot on Amazon. com's Blogging Guides List

WordPress is the software that powers hundreds of thousands blogs including some of the most influential sites on the Internet, and Wordpress for Dummies (Wiley Publishing, Inc.; November 2007; $24.99) is the guide that many new and experienced bloggers are turning to in order to get the most from their publishing platform. Since its release in November 2007, the book has rocketed to the top spot on Amazon. com's "Blogging Guides" bestseller list and continues to receive rave customer reviews.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) January 30, 2008

Blogging exploded a few years ago and laid the foundation for what people now call Web 2.0. This new platform put the power of publishing and distribution into the hands of anyone with a computer and an Internet connection. Anyone, anywhere can set up a blog and publish rumors, stories, interviews, photos, tutorials, or personal notes.

Now, blogging has gone mainstream as corporations look to use the platform to grow relationships with customers, established blogs impact traditional media, and entrepreneurs seek fame and fortune. WordPress is the software that powers hundreds of thousands blogs including some of the most influential sites on the Internet, and Wordpress for Dummies (Wiley Publishing, Inc.; November 2007; $24.99) is the guide that many new and experienced bloggers are turning to in order to get the most from their publishing platform.

Since its release in November 2007, the book has rocketed to the top spot on Amazon. com's "Blogging Guides" bestseller list and continues to receive rave customer reviews.

Unlike other blogging platforms, WordPress gives users the ability to create a blog that is tailored to their own tastes and needs. The codes, tags, and terminology are often intimidating to users, especially less technical users. That may explain the explosive sales and adoption of Wordpress for Dummies as it clearly explains the ins and outs to show bloggers just how intuitive, friendly, and powerful the software really is. Whether setting up a blog in the WordPress community, adding a blog to another site, or building a new community, this book demonstrates how WordPress can be the foundation. With Wordpress for Dummies, readers will soon be navigating WordPress templates plugins, and themes with no problem. Bloggers are learning how to:
Personalize WordPress settings Understand common template tags Troubleshoot common problems Sign up for a WordPress account Combat challenges with comments, trackback spam, and "splogs"  Install and set up the software Find great themes, plugins, and consultants Use tags to work with templates Add an RSS feed, podcast, vlog, and photoblog Find online support, tips, and resources

With a foreword by WordPress founding developer, Matt Mullenweg, this book is essential for both new and experienced bloggers that want to get the most out of all of the features, or host a Wordpress blog on their own domain. Wordpress for Dummies is a smorgasbord of WordPress information, ideas, tools, resources, and instruction on everything readers need to create and maintain a dream blog.

About the Authors:
Lisa Sabin-Wilson (West Bend, WI) founded E. Webscapes Design Studio, a blog development and design company, in 1999. She has been developing, designing and providing technical support on the use of Wordpress for her clients since 2002. Her client list numbers over 1000 personal and professional blogs. She will promote her book through her design blog at http://ewebscapes. com/designblog (http://ewebscapes. com/designblog), her personal blog at http://justagirlintheworld. com (http://justagirlintheworld. com), and her various other business-related sites, at conferences like BlogHer and SXSW, where she speaks regularly on panels

Matthew Mullenweg (Foreword) is the founding developer of WordPress, the blogging software that runs thousands of sites around the world.

About For Dummies®:
With near universal name recognition, more than 150 million books in print, and over 900 + topics, For Dummies is the world's bestselling reference series. With loyal customers around the globe, For Dummies enriches people's lives by making knowledge accessible in a fun and easy way. Described by the N. Y. Times as "more than a publishing phenomenon, but a sign of the times," For Dummies span every section of the bookstore, covering everything from health to history, music to math, sports to self-help, technology to travel, and more. The Dummies brand has expanded into new products and categories with an extensive licensed product line, including fitness and hobby DVDs, grilling kits, business software, cleaning products, automotive kits, craft kits, and apparel. For more information, visit Dummies. com. For Dummies is a branded imprint of Wiley.

Wordpress for Dummies
Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc
Publication date: November 19, 2007
$24.99; Paperback; 408 pages; ISBN: 978-0-470-14946-1

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Fall Fertilizing: New AllAboutLawns. com Widget Calculates Your Needs

Fall Fertilizing: New AllAboutLawns. com Widget Calculates Your Needs

AllAboutLawns. com new fertilizer widget simplifies fertilizing calculations for novice lawn-keepers. Visitors choose their grass type and enter their lawn dimensions, and the widget recommends the amount and frequency of a standard blend fertilizer that can be used on most lawns.

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) October 21, 2006

A new widget on AllAboutLawns. com helps novice lawn-keepers determine how much fertilizer they need and when they should apply it, based on a user's grass type and lawn dimensions. Proper lawn care involves calculations and research; often people over-fertilize, which harms the environment, or do not feed their lawns at all. Using a standard blend lawn fertilizer, this fertilizer widget takes the guesswork out of lawn maintenance (http://301url. com/lawn-widget (http://301url. com/lawn-widget)).

Other lawn fertilizer tools typically require users to know the square footage of their lawn or the ratio of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) in their chosen fertilizer. However, the fertilizer widget uses a 25N-5P-10K blend, a standard mix that can be used on most lawns. By simply plugging in the dimensions of the lawn and the type of grass, the widget gives users the pounds of 25N-5P-10K fertilizer they will need.

Before fertilizing this fall, one of the key fertilizing seasons for cool-season grasses, consider this advice from Dawn West, forum moderator at AllAboutLawns. com:

Know your grass type--different grasses have different needs. Apply fertilizer with a spreader for even distribution. Don't fertilize when rain storms are forecast. The rain will wash the fertilizer off the lawn. Do your homework and consider the environment. Fertilizer can be highly toxic, so proper product, volume, and application is a must for community health.

Fertilizer calculations are based on the percentage of nitrogen in the fertilizer. Lawn-keepers who would rather choose a different fertilizer instead of the standard blend recommended by the widget need to know the percentage of nitrogen prior to calculating the amount of fertilizer needed. The variety of fertilizers available and the calculation process can result in multiple trips to the store, money wasted, over-fertilizing, or under-fertilizing without proper research or planning. AllAboutLawns. com has a resource section dedicated to lawn fertilizing (http://301url. com/fertilizing (http://301url. com/fertilizing)).

Http://AllAboutLawns. com (http://AllAboutLawns. com) is a comprehensive lawn and yard care resource. Visitors can ask staff questions in the lawn forum or benefit from hundreds of articles on seasonal lawn care, grass types, weed prevention, mowers, and other lawn maintenance equipment.

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Regulating Sex Toys In Canada: A CBC Radio 1 Interview with Online Sex Shop

Regulating Sex Toys In Canada: A CBC Radio 1 Interview with Online Sex Shop

CBC Radio 1 interviews online sex toys marketer for information about Canadian MP Carolyn Bennett's proposition to regulate sex toys labels and packaging. The European Union has already enforced strict regulations on the labeling of adult toys and even bans some that do not meet inspection standards. This would take a toll on the multi-million dollar adult toy industry, however it is a price to pay for the better, according to Hot G Vibe Adult Toys Inc.

(PRWEB) December 23, 2009

CBC Radio 1's "Safe Sex Toys" special edition featured an interview with the Montreal-based online sex shop, Hot G Vibe (http://twitter. com/hotgvibe). The intention of this interview was to see whether or not Canadian sex toy manufacturers would agree with MP Carolyn Bennett’s intention of regulating the package and labels of adult toys across Canadian sex stores.

The increased awareness of public discourses surrounding “Going Green” in North American cities is leading to innovative propositions for further environmental and health regulations.

In Canadian politics, these issues have become a grave concern for the Liberal party, particularly for party member Carolyn Bennett (http://www. carolynbennett. ca/). Being a former physician herself, Bennett focuses a lot of her attention to public health.

In one of her latest letters to the Ministry of Health, Bennett proposed a law to implement a certified inspection label on the packaging of sex toys sold in Canada.

Chemicals like phthalates have traditionally been blended in with silicone and plastic to enhance a toy’s properties such as better flexibility and a more realistic feel. However, recent studies have shown that phthalates cause several health problems. Since then, these substances have been banned in children’s toys in most countries.

In a recent CBC Radio (http://www. cbc. ca/radio/) 1 interview, talk show host Steven Rukavina asked Hot G Vibe’s Marketing Director Geoffrey Mason what the company thought about Bennett’s proposal. “I think in the entire industry, it would affect it greatly,” Says Mason, “As for us, we’ve removed phthalates and do not purchase toys with phthalates in them so for us it wouldn’t be a problem.”

Mason suggests that if the law passes, the entire infrastructure and regulation of the Canadian sex toys market would undergo serious changes. Tight regulations would cause an increase in prices and banning of specific products. However, Hot G Vibe would not feel the hit.

Hot G Vibe manufactures its own products that follow a strict manufacturing protocol. Its main product is a versatile vibrating ring that uses a mercury-free battery and the highest quality silicone. The goal of having tight restrictions on the toy is to meet a higher standard of customer satisfaction. This business strategy also enhances the product and company's image.

Since there are no regulations on sex toys in Canada, it could be a good idea to start doing it. The European Union already enforces strict regulations on the labeling of adult toys and even bans toys that contain harmful chemicals like phthalates (http://www. cancer. ca/canada-wide/prevention/specific%20environmental%20contaminants/phthalates. aspx) and PVC.

In an economic recession, it is the best time for companies to start making changes and becoming proactive as new markets open up. Hot G Vibe has shown that even if it costs slightly more to make a better product, it pays off in the end.

To inform visitors about different toys and to educate them about safe sex, Hot G Vibe introduced a sex education section on their website. It is there where visitors can gather information from the experts.

“People are becoming more aware of what they’re consuming, so giving them more value in what they’re buying is what really counts,” confirms Sacha Shein, Public Relations Director for Hot G Vibe, “We strongly advocate toy users to buy sex toys responsibly and to be more aware of what is safe and what isn’t. Because there are no label regulations on the packages, companies can get away with putting anything they want on them”.

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Minneapolis Fashion Shopping/Event Hits Big on The Social Media Front

Minneapolis Fashion Shopping/Event Hits Big on The Social Media Front

Fabulosity W Hotel August 7th

Minneapolis, MN (Vocus) August 4, 2010

On August 6th, tune into KSTP’s Twin Cities Live starting at 3:00 p. m. CST where Fabulosity: A Pampering, Shopping and Networking Experience will be featured in the “Weekend To-Do’s” segment with Dez. Studio audience members that day will also receive a special treat from participating Fabulosity sponsors, vendors and partners.

Fabulosity, to be held at the W Hotel (Foshay Tower) August 7th, is a “day party” themed event that will feature many vendors under one roof for a unique pampering, shopping and networking experience to help benefit Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA). MOCA is an ovarian cancer alliance that supports survivors and educates the public about ovarian cancer.

"We are very excited about the Twin Cities Live support, it means a lot to have a major media partner and this will help us with our goal of making an impact for ovarian cancer and supporting MOCA,” explains Tosha, Fabulosity’s Executive Director.

Twin Cities Live, Tracy Robb, was fast to coordinate a plan for ways the show can help spread the message. "My mother died 18 months after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. This cause is very close to my heart. We had no warning and she had no symptoms until it was too late. Ovarian cancer took away my best friend. We need to find a way to detect this disease early so others at least have a fighting chance against it, this is why I am supporting Fabulosity and I hope others will also." Robb will be among several women who will speak briefly at Fabulosity about how ovarian cancer has affected their lives or the life of a close loved one.

A video of the telecast will also go online August 6th and there will be a re-broadcast at 1 a. m. August 7th, which is a time slot that receives excellent ratings.

In addition to donating a percentage of the proceeds from Fabulosity, The Midwest Divas will also hold a silent auction at Fabulosity to benefit MOCA.

It is still not too late for fashion and beauty vendors to participate, the Midwest Divas are seeking "an eclectic atmosphere, where women will frolic, mingle, network, buy beautiful merchandise and be catered to."

Designers, vendors, boutiques fashion and beauty companies are all encouraged to go to the vendor section of www. midwestdivas. com.

Sign up to help a great cause that all women care about.

The Midwest Divas are taking donations for the silent auction to be held at Fabulosity until the day of the event to raise funds for MOCA please email tasha(at)midwestdivas(dot)com.

Would you like to put your items in the Fabulosity Gift Bag? Promotions, flyers, coupons, should be shipped to Midwest Divas/EMP Attention: Marcella Marshall 5349 Empire Lane, Plymouth MN 55446 preferably in quantities of 300 (no minimums and the venue capacity is 1000) due date by July 25th.

A few of our participating sponsors, vendors and partners include:

MOCA (MN), Aveda Institute, EIRO Fit, W Hotel, Vitamin Water, Rox Mpls, OPM Boutique, YQY Boutique, Mi Armadio Boutique, Zelaz Boutique, Vandalism Designs, Europe Shoes & Such, Gittelson Jewelers, Vidita, ReVamp, Ardyss Life, Body Magic, ThinkThin, Touched by An Angel, Massage to Envy, Go Health Chiropractic, Wax Kitten, Starr Hair Designs, Hair By Dawn, IamMoody, LuCreative Group, Emerald Marketing Partners, Twin Cities Live, McFarlane Media Group, Charolette Ann’s Boutique, Cloud 9, Party Girls, Maximize Health, Ete Handbags, Coco & Chloe, Lots of Frou Frou (Jewelry), Uniquely Yours Gift Baskets, Simplicity Gourmet, Morgan's Designs, Ali Shops, Already Pretty. com, V-State, West Side Hair Care, Fabulous Faces & Shiatsu Massage!

To purchase Fabulosity Tickets On-Line: http://fabulositywhotel. eventbrite. com/ (http://fabulositywhotel. eventbrite. com/)
To purchase tickets to Twin Cities Live: twincitieslive(at)kstp(dot)com

For more information about

MOCA (MN) please visit: www. mnovarian. org
Fabulosity please visit: www. midwestdivas. com
ROX Minneapolis please visit: www. roxmpls. com
Zelaz please visit: www. zelaz. com
Vitamin Water: www. vitaminwater. com
Twin Cities Live: www. twinciteslive. com

For more information or if you would like to be present at Fabulosity for business exposure, networking or just to be a pampered guest, please contact Marcella@midwestdivas. com 323.605.2587 or tasha@midwestdivas. com 651.276.6103 to R. S.V. P. or for sponsor and vendor information.

About Twin Cities Live

Twin Cities Live airs weekdays on 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS. The show focuses on the people and places that make the Twin Cities unique hosted by Minnesota natives John Hanson and Elizabeth Ries.

Twin Cities Live segments are varied and diverse including local business entrepreneurs, chefs & restaurant owners, fashion & trend experts, nutrition & fitness professionals, gardening whizzes, musical guests and tons of deals, discounts & bargains.

Mark Your Calendars:

August 7th - “Fabulosity: A Shopping, Pampering and Networking Experience” will be hosted by the W Hotel (Foshay Tower), in Downtown Minneapolis: 821 Marquette Avenue Saturday August 7th, 2010 from noon-until 7 p. m. Tickets are 20.00 at the door and include express manicures, mini massages, champagne and hors d'oeuvres. Bring the women in your office, bring your girlfriends, your daughters. Tickets to Fabulosity make great gifts.

Social Media Tags: Ardyss Life, Body Magic, Emerald Marketing Partners, LuCreative Group, Europe Shoes & Such, Fabulosity Minneapolis, Fabulosity W Hotel, Gittelson Jewelers, Go Health Chiropractic, Hair By Dawn, IamMoody, Insight News, Kandis Knight, KSTP, LuCreative Group, Marcella Marshall, McFarlane Media Group MOCA (MN), Mi Armadio Boutique, Midwest Divas, Minnesota Events, Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance, MOCA (MN), OPM Boutique, Ovarian Cancer, ReVamp, Richard Moody, Robyne Robinson, Rox Minneapolis, Rox Mpls, Rox, Smart Water, Starr Hair Designs, Tasha Griffin, TOSHA, ThinkThin, Thomasina’s Cashew Brittle, Touched by An Angel, Massage Envy, Troe Williams, Twin Cities Live, Vandalism Designs, Vidita, W Hotel, Wax Kitten, YQY Boutique, Zelaz Boutique, Charolette Ann’s Boutique, Cloud 9, Party Girls, Maximize Health, Ete Handbags, Coco & Chloe, Lots of Frou Frou (Jewelry), Uniquely Yours Gift Baskets, Simplicity Gourmet, Morgan's Designs, Ali Shops, Already Pretty. com, V-State, West Side Hair Care, Fabulous Faces & Shiatsu Massage.

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Healthcare Companies: Computer Guidance Announces Annual Conference

Healthcare Companies: Computer Guidance Announces Annual Conference

If executive-level decision makers are your companyÂ’s target audience, you should read this.

(PRWEB) March 19, 2003

Computer Guidance Corporation, leader in software solutions for the construction industry, announces their annual customer and user conference, Customer Focus. This yearÂ’s event will take place August 12-15 at The Phoenician Resort located in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona.

Once again, Computer Guidance will demonstrate the direction of software solutions giving their customers a higher level of business operations and the edge over their competition. Instructional sessions range from classroom discussion, question and answer sessions to personal, one-on-one attention from a Computer Guidance Applications Expert.

Computer Guidance customers, active users of their financial, project management and other construction technology solutions, represent the largest commercial and industrial contractors in the United States and Canada. Attendees hold executive level positions with over 90% as the "decision maker" for their company. The Customer Focus conference draws hundreds of customers each summer.

Additionally, to provide customers with a well-rounded information opportunity, professionals from other industries will host several education sessions with the goal of helping the customers grow their business. This will be the software convention event of the year!

Attention Vendors: Exhibit and sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2003 Customer Focus show. If your business can assist the largest commercial and industrial contractors in the United States and Canada, this event should be of interest to you. Email exhibit and sponsorship inquiries to John Safin, Marketing Director.

NEW GOSPEL VOICE MAGAZINE TO SPONSOR NOEL JONES ENTERPRISES AND CONSULTANT ENTERTAINMENT’S 6TH ANNUAL “YOUTH EMPOWERMENT 4 DESTINY” CONFERENCE AND CONCERT

NEW GOSPEL VOICE MAGAZINE TO SPONSOR NOEL JONES ENTERPRISES AND CONSULTANT ENTERTAINMENT’S 6TH ANNUAL “YOUTH EMPOWERMENT 4 DESTINY” CONFERENCE AND CONCERT

Gospel Voice Magazine, a Houston, Texas based lifestyle publication putting a fresh spin on spirituality, relationships, politics, finances, work, food, health and more, is sponsoring the sixth annual stop THE violence THINK Education Put God First “Youth Empowerment 4 Destiny Benefit Scholarship.” This three-hour concert and conference merges celebrities and youth’s under one roof. The focus is to holistically empower our youth’s to succeed.

(PRWEB) August 23, 2003

Gospel Voice Magazine, a Houston, Texas based lifestyle publication putting a fresh spin on spirituality, relationships, politics, finances, work, food, health and more, is sponsoring the sixth annual stop THE violence THINK Education Put God First “Youth Empowerment 4 Destiny Benefit Scholarship.” This three-hour concert and conference merges celebrities and youth’s under one roof. The focus is to holistically empower our youth’s to succeed.

This yearÂ’s show is hosted by Flex Alexander of UPNÂ’s sitcom One on One, his wife singer/songwriter Shanice Wilson and the cast of One on One. In the past the show has featured popular celebrities and gospel artists such as: Chris Tucker, Tia and Tamera Mowry, the cast of UPNÂ’s Sitcom The Parkers, Guy Torry, Tonex, Virtue and many more.

This year they will be saluting Will & Jada Pinkett Smith with the “Just Two of Us Foundation Award,” Bernie Mac with “Youth Empowerment 4 Destiny Award,” and Bishop Noel Jones “Man of Wisdom Award.” Past Honorees include comedian/actor Chris Tucker, actor/radio personality Steve Harvey, actor Lorenz Tate and many others.

Scheduled to perform in the 2003 youth concert are: EMI Recording Artist Darwin Hobbs and 2003 Stellar Award Winner New Artists Trin-i-tee 5:7 and much more.

Gospel Voice Magazine in a joint effort with this event will bring awareness to the community and re-direct todayÂ’s youthÂ’s negative energy into positive deeds. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Bishop Noel Jones Scholarship Fund. Over the past five years, numerous scholarships have been awarded through this foundation.

This star-studded event takes place on Saturday, September 27, 2003 at City of Refuge Church located at 14527 South SanPedro, Gardena, California. Doors open at 5:00 p. m.

This event is being produced by Dorean Edwards, CEO of Consultant Entertainment.

For more information call (562) 634-9820.