American Dog Owner’s Association Files Suit Against The City of Englewood, New Jersey To Overturn Breed Specific Law

American Dog Owner’s Association Files Suit Against The City of Englewood, New Jersey To Overturn Breed Specific Law

ADOA challenges City of Englewood’s illegal breed ban, a direct violation of New Jersey State law, for failure to provide equal protection and services under the law.

Englewood, NJ (PRWEB) July 25, 2006 -—

The American Dog Owners Association (ADOA) and two of its members, Natalie Wells and Mia Rodriguez, who reside in Englewood, New Jersey, filed suit in New Jersey Superior Court (Docket# BER-L-5285-06) last week to challenge the city’s aggressive dog ordinance banning specific breeds as a direct violation of state law, which explicitly prohibits breed discrimination. The American Dog Owners Association, the country’s largest independent dog owner’s organization, asserts that the City of Englewood, New Jersey has failed to provide its residents equal protection under the law by denying the residents’ applications to license their dogs and has subjected them to harassment.

“New Jersey has one of the strongest dangerous dog laws in the country, and we’d like to see the City of Englewood comply with state law. The City of Englewood has a duty to protect the public health and safety of all of its citizens, as well as protect the rights of responsible dog owners, regardless of breed”, said Maureen Hill-Hauch, ADOA’s Executive Director.

Ms. Hill-Hauch noted that breed bans and other breed-specific measures are strongly opposed by all major animal welfare and veterinary medical organizations, as well as the Center For Disease Control, as being ineffective in the prevention of dog bites or attacks. “Strong dangerous dog laws are based on facts, not media hype. To keep the public safe, we need real solutions, like the enforcement of the New Jersey Vicious and Potentially Dangerous Dog Act, not empty laws”.

The New Jersey Vicious and Potentially Dangerous Dog Act, N. J. S. § 4:19-36, explicitly prohibits breed discrimination, stating, “any law, ordinance, or regulation concerning vicious or potentially dangerous dogs, any specific breed of dog or any other type of dog inconsistent with this act enacted by any municipality, county or county board of health”.

The City of Englewood’s Ordinance N.99-66 violates N. J.S.§ 4:19-26 by defining the following breeds as aggressive: Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Rottweilers, or “any dogs of mixed breed which has the appearance or characteristics of being predominately of the breeds”, and bans them from being kept within the City of Englewood.

Flora Edwards, counsel for the Plaintiffs, told the court that under the city’s illegal breed-specific ordinance, even Rufus, this year’s winner of Best In Show at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden, would be unwelcome in the City of Englewood, and his owners would run the risk of having the world’s top dog seized and impounded. Rufus, a Colored Bull Terrier, hailed as an ambassador for his breed, has been given the keys to a number of cities in New Jersey and throughout the country. He resides with his owners in Holmdel, New Jersey.

On Thursday, July 20, 2006, the Plaintiffs, the American Dog Owner’s Association, Natalie Wells and Mia Rodriguez, were granted a temporary restraining order by the Honorable Jonathan Harris in Bergen Country Superior Court against the City of Englewood, preventing the city from seizing or impounding the Plaintiff’s dogs until the case can be heard. A trial date has been set for early August.

The Plaintiffs, Ms. Wells, a stock analyst, and the owner of Sentry, a twelve-year old American Pit Bull Terrier, and Ms. Rodriguez, a respected artist and owner of Cyrus, also a rescued American Pit Bull Terrier, say they both live in fear that their dogs will be seized by the City of Englewood, and have been subjected to a pattern of harassment by the city’s Department of Health since trying to obtain licenses for their dogs.

“We’re responsible dog owners – we just want the same rights as other responsible dog owners”, said Ms. Rodriguez. Neither of the Plaintiff’s dogs is allowed to run loose, nor do they have any bite history. Both dogs are well cared for and well socialized, and pose no threat to the public.

“Cyrus is such a good boy, he’s so happy, so loving. He keeps me company and follows me everywhere”, said his owner, Mia Rodriguez. Ms Rodriguez rescued Cyrus as a puppy and helped nurse him back to health from a near-fatal bout with parvovirus with the help of donated services from a local veterinarian. “Cyrus also plays guardian angel to my Pug, who recently had a stroke. They curl up and sleep together in my studio”.

“We’ve had Sentry since she was a tiny puppy, just six weeks old”, said Ms. Wells, who suffers from lupus. “She was given to us by our vet in Philadelphia. Sentry is our baby, part of our family”. Sentry is recovering from cancer surgery and has cataracts. “We’ve nursed her through her cancer and other illnesses, including the loss of our other dog just after Mother’s Day. I don’t know what I’d do without her”.

Barbara Haywood, ADOA’s volunteer communications coordinator, said that the American Dog Owner’s Association lawsuit has the support of numerous dog clubs in New Jersey and throughout the country. In addition, the ADOA is actively seeking other residents of Englewood who own the breeds or mixes of breeds of dogs banned by the city to join the lawsuit free of charge. Those residents who feel they may have been discriminated against by the city’s illegal dog ordinance, or dog organizations wishing to provide letters of support, may contact the American Dog Owner’s Association directly via email at: adoa @ global2000.net

The American Dog Owners Association, ADOA, founded in 1970, is the country’s largest independent dog owner organization representing individual dog owners, breeders, handlers, and dog clubs of all breeds, mixes and backgrounds. The American Dog Owners Association recognizes the special relationship between dogs and humans, and advocates for the protection and preservation of responsible dog ownership and public education about responsible dog ownership, and works with communities to support and enact strong dangerous dog legislation. On the web at www. adoa. org

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Braggs Live Food Products Inc. Endorses Health Freedom Protection Act

Braggs Live Food Products Inc. Endorses Health Freedom Protection Act

Braggs Live Food Products Inc. of Santa Barbara, California joins the Coalition to End FDA and FTC Censorship and supports H. R. 4282, the Health Freedom Protection Act.

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) January 13, 2006

Braggs Live Food Products Inc. of Santa Barbara, California, announced today that it is urging all members of Congress to support H. R. 4282, the Health Freedom Protection Act. It has joined the Coalition to End FDA and FTC Censorship, a group of 97 companies that back the bill.

The bill would end FDA and FTC censorship of truthful nutrient-disease treatment information. FDA currently prohibits all claims that a food or a dietary ingredient treats a disease, regardless of the scientific support for the claim. The bill ends that practice and would allow science supported treatment claims to enter the market.

Coalition to End FDA and FTC Censorship Chairman Jonathan Emord said, "Braggs Live Food Products Inc. is sending Congress a clear message: America demands an alternative to dependency on costly drugs. They have joined us in this fight to allow Americans nationwide the right to receive truthful nutrient treatment information, information that can save lives, reduce pain and suffering, and extend longevity."

Patricia Bragg, daughter of the renowned Paul C. Bragg, N. D., Ph. D., runs Braggs Live Food Products Inc. and the movement that her father began decades ago. Dr. Bragg was a pioneer in the health food industry, having opened the first health food stores in the United States and having served as a life extension advisor to many leading figures in Hollywood (among numerous other contributions). Dr. Bragg and Patricia Bragg have been instrumental in promoting the benefits of dietary supplements and health food for several decades.

H. R. 4282 would end FDA censorship of the claim that omega-3 fatty acids reduce the risk of sudden death heart attacks. An estimated 110,000 Americans would be saved from sudden death heart attacks each year if all Americans were to consume fish oil (omega-3 fatty acids) daily. The bill would end FDA censorship of the claim that chromium and vanadium treats Type II diabetes. Millions of Americans would receive aid in achieving normal blood sugar levels if they were to consume chromium and vanadium daily. The bill would end FDA censorship of the claim that glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate treat osteoarthritis. The estimated twenty million Americans who suffer from osteoarthritis would receive relief of joint pain and stiffness if they were to consumer glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate daily. The bill would end FDA censorship of the claim that calcium reduces the risk of bone fractures. Tens of thousands of Americans would be less likely to suffer bone fractures each year if they consumed adequate amounts of calcium daily. The bill would end FDA censorship of the claim that saw palmetto treats benign enlarged prostates. Fifty percent of all men aged 50 and older have enlarged prostates and would receive relief from that condition if they consumed saw palmetto every day.

The bill ends censorship of scientifically supported claims while keeping in place existing federal statutory provisions against fraud. Introduced November 9, 2005, the bill is endorsed by fifteen members of Congress. It is pending before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, visit http://www. StopFDACensorship. org (http://www. StopFDACensorship. org).

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Bulk Organic Foods at OrganicKingdom. com

Bulk Organic Foods at OrganicKingdom. com

OrganicKingdom. com, one of the leading health food distributors of Organic Food Online offers discounted prices for bulk and case quantity purchases.

(PRWEB) October 25, 2004

OrganicKingdom. com, a leading distributor of strictly organic foods, today announced that most of the 600 plus organic products are now available at discounted rates for bulk or case quantity purchases.

OrganicKingdom. com has been distributing organic foods to every state in the U. S. and many other countries for almost 3 years. The advantage that Organic Kingdom (http://www. OrganicKingdom. com (http://www. OrganicKingdom. com)) has over other health food distributors is that all of their products are organic. Richard Webb, CEO, states, "There is a growing number of Organic Consumers who are purchasing only organic foods. When they shop online for organic products, they want to know they are going to get organic. By only offering organic foods, our hope is to not only benefit the customer, but also the organic industry."

Most health food related sites carry a combination of both organic and non organic foods. For example, http://www. MannaHarvest. net (http://www. MannaHarvest. net), which carries over 7000 health food products does carry an extensive line of both organic and non organic products. By offering only organic foods, Organic Kingdom has targeted a niche market and developed an extensive following of loyal customers.

According to Richard Webb, "We offer convenience and affordability to the organic consumer. Where else can you buy 5 lbs of Organic Rye Berries for $3.25? And, if the consumer prefers a 50 lb bag, they can choose a quantity of 10, and we will automatically give them a discount for the larger quantity and calculate the shipping for the heavier weight."

Organic Kingdom offers a large selection of organic grains and beans, organic herbs, organic flours, seeds, nuts, baking ingredients, beverages, cereals and much more. All of these products are certified organic and are made out of the highest quality ingredients.

About Organic Kingdom

Organic Kingdom is a distributor of natural organic foods in the U. S. and worldwide. Founded in 2002, Organic Kingdom is a privately held company based in Orem, UT. The company plans to offer an affiliate program in the near future for those wishing to earn revenues from the sale of organic foods. For more information on organic foods, please visit the companyÂ’s web site at http://www. OrganicKingdom. com (http://www. OrganicKingdom. com).

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Thomson Gale’s Goliath Wins Model of Excellence Award

Thomson Gale’s Goliath Wins Model of Excellence Award

Goliath created in partnership with ECNext to make the site a model of success.

Columbus, OH (PRWEB) December 8, 2005

Goliath (goliath. ecnext. com), Thomson Gale’s online commerce service, recently was awarded a Models of Excellence award by InfoCommerce Report and InfoCommerce Group. Thomson Gale is part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).

Goliath is built on ECNext’s proprietary business content merchandising platform (http://www. ecnext. com/ecnext/technology_platform/technology_platform. shtml) and uses ECNext’s expertise in web marketing (http://www. ecnext. com/ecnext/solution/solution. shtml) to drive and convert traffic into end buyers. This service enables Thomson Gale (http://www. gale. com/) to market and sell its business information in a new way, to the growing number of professionals who are using search engines to find answers to critical business questions.

Models of Excellence (http://www. infocommercegroup. com/awards/2005winners. shtml) awards are given to commercial database publishers who have developed an innovative new product, product format or new technology; have made innovative use of an existing technology; or have developed a new approach to monetizing content on the Web. Goliath (http://goliath. ecnext. com/) won the award for the business model type “Subscription Supported: By the Slice.”

“We are very pleased that Goliath is considered a Model of Excellence,” said Gordon Macomber, president of Thomson Gale. “We appreciate that this prominent organization has acknowledged Goliath for serving the business community’s needs, from researching best practices when starting a business to keeping informed of the latest business news.”

Goliath provides business executives with global company and industry intelligence through immediate online subscription or pay by the record access to more than three million records including 10 million business articles, industry reports, company profiles and executive contacts from nearly 500,000 companies. This information is pulled from business data maintained by leading reference publisher Thomson Gale.

“Goliath continues to be successful for Thomson Gale and ECNext,” said Pamela Springer, CEO and President of ECNext (www. ecnext. com). “By winning the Model of Excellence award, the industry leaders have confirmed that by combining quality business content with excellent online marketing supported by various merchandising options, the end user gets a very positive experience.”

InfoCommerce noted that Goliath “combines a rich array of business-oriented content, easily searchable through a common user interface that seamlessly unites all this content despite its diverse formats, and makes it available on a by-the-slice or subscription basis.” A committee that includes editors of InfoCommerce Report and industry consultants at InfoCommerce Group chooses the winners

ECNext (http://www. ecnext. com/) specializes in helping publishers market, sell and deliver business information online via its content merchandising solution. ECNext’s family of solutions, its publisher branded sites, its own business intelligence portal, Manta, and its Web marketing programs, provides publishers with an additional channel for reaching online content buyers.

About The Thomson Corporation and Thomson Gale

The Thomson Corporation (http://www. thomson. com/) , with 2004 revenues from continuing operations of $8.10 billion, is a global leader in providing integrated information solutions to business and professional customers. With operational headquarters in Stamford, Conn., Thomson (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) has approximately 40,000 employees and provides services in approximately 130 countries. Its learning businesses and brands serve the needs of individuals, learning institutions, corporations and government agencies with products and services for both traditional and distributed learning. Thomson Gale (http://www. gale. com/) ™ serves the world’s information and education needs through its vast and dynamic content pools, which are used by students and consumers in their libraries, schools and on the Internet. It is best known for the accuracy, breadth and convenience of its data, addressing all types of information needs – from homework help to health questions to business profiles – in a variety of formats – books and eBooks, databases and microfilm.

About ECNext

Founded in 1996, ECNext (http://www. ecnext. com/) specializes in turning Web searches into online revenue for leading business publishers, financial analysts and market research firms. ECNext provides a complete range of technology and services that work together to drive more traffic, revenue and profit. Located in Westerville, Ohio, ECNext works with leading publishers such as Thomson Gale, McGraw-Hill, The Freedonia Group, AMR and Fitch Ratings.

For more information, contact

Vanessa Giancamilli Birch

Manager, Corporate Communications

Thomson Gale

248-699-4253 Ext. 8193

Michelle Mader

Marketing Communications Manager

ECNext

614-682-5115

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Greencrest Names Communications Manager

Greencrest Names Communications Manager

Greencrest, a full-service advertising, marketing and public relations firm, recently named Brian Justus to the position of communications manager.

Columbus, OH (PRWEB) March 18, 2005

Greencrest, a full-service advertising, marketing and public relations firm, recently named Brian Justus to the position of communications manager.

In this role, Justus will manage the public relations efforts of client companies and oversee GreencrestÂ’s copy department.

Justus has over 10 yearsÂ’ experience in marketing, advertising and public relations, including extensive work in radio and television. Prior to joining Greencrest, he managed marketing, public relations and branding for a large health care system, based in north central Ohio.

A graduate of West Virginia University, Justus earned a bachelorÂ’s degree in journalism with a specialty in advertising. He is a member of the Central Ohio Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America and has worked as volunteer and media chair for the American Heart Association.

Justus lives in Gahanna, OH.

Greencrest’s client list includes privately held companies and award-winning businesses in central Ohio. Inspired in 1990, Greencrest specializes in integrated marketing communications programs for established and emerging businesses, offering “big agency” impact on a small company budget. A prominent force in Ohio’s business communications arena, Greencrest President Kelly Borth leads an energetic team of talented and creative professionals. She is the recipient of the 2003 Member of the Year Award from the Columbus Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners, Columbus Chamber of Commerce’s 1998 Sales Executive Club Communicator of the Year Award and a 1999 Ernst and Young® Supporter of Entrepreneurship finalist. For more information, visit www. greencrest. com or call 614/885-7921.

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Virtualization Vendors VMware and Citrix Shine in Tough Corporate Software Spending Environment, According to ChangeWave Survey

Virtualization Vendors VMware and Citrix Shine in Tough Corporate Software Spending Environment, According to ChangeWave Survey

U. S. corporate software spending continues to trend downward according to an April ChangeWave survey. There was some good news, however, on the virtualization front, with strikingly upbeat findings for virtualization software giant VMware (VMW) and indications of momentum for Citrix (CTXS).

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) May 14, 2008

U. S. corporate software spending continues to trend downward, according to a recent ChangeWave survey of 1,956 professionals involved with software purchasing in their company.

The April 8-15 survey results show a deterioration in 2nd quarter corporate software spending with little relief in sight.

There was good news, however, on the virtualization front, with strikingly upbeat findings for virtualization software giant VMware (VMW) (http://www. changewave. com/freecontent/getaquote/?STOCK_VAR=VMW) and indications of momentum for Citrix (CTXS) (http://www. changewave. com/freecontent/getaquote/?STOCK_VAR=CTXS).

(Detailed charts on corporate software trends, along with additional ChangeWave findings can be downloaded at Changewave. com/software (http://www. changewave. com/software)).

Tough Time for Software

One-in-four respondents (25%) say their company will spend less for software over the next 90 days -- 3-pts worse than a previous ChangeWave survey in January. Only 12% say their company will spend more -- down 4-pts from previously.

What's behind this continuing pullback? A total of 13% of respondents cite "a general slowdown in business conditions and capital budgets" as driving their software spending decisions -- 4-pts more than in January and double the percentage of six months ago.

Respondents were also asked if there were any recent changes in their 2nd quarter capital budgets, and more than one-in-four (26%) said their budgets had been adjusted lower over the past 90 days. That's 4-pts worse than three months ago, and more than triple the percentage who say their capital budgets have increased (8%).

"This corporate software survey clearly shows that the spending downturn isn't over yet," said Tobin Smith, founder of ChangeWave and editor of ChangeWave Investing. "With the exception of virtualization firms, the forecast for corporate software makers remains gloomy."

Which software categories are bearing the brunt of the downturn?

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP; Net Score = -11), Document and Enterprise Content Management (ECM; -9), and Customer Relationship Management Software (CRM; -6) are all seeing big declines in planned spending.

There is, however, increased corporate spending on Virtualization Software (+5) -- with VMware strengthening its domination over this market. So far this year, VMware's market share has risen 12-percentage points in ChangeWave's surveys (from 58% in January to 70% currently).

None of VMware's competitors have exhibited anything like this level of growth, although Citrix (26%; up 5-pts) has also shown a healthy jump in current share.

Looking at planned purchases for the next six months, VMware (73%; down 3-pts) towers over the rest of the market, with better than a four-fold lead over its closest competitors. But once again, Citrix (15%; up 8-pts) shows momentum going forward.

About ChangeWave:
ChangeWave runs a proprietary network of more than 15,000 highly qualified business, technology, and medical professionals in leading companies of select industries - credentialed experts who spend their everyday lives working on the frontline of technological change. ChangeWave surveys its members on a range of business and investment research topics, collects feedback from them electronically, and converts the information into quantitative and qualitative reports. For more information, visit Changewave. com (http://blog. changewave. com).

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New Thai Massage DVD Shows Therapeutic Approach for Pain Conditions

New Thai Massage DVD Shows Therapeutic Approach for Pain Conditions

Billions are spent annually on the treatment of pain but often with unsatisfactory results. In his latest instructional DVD, internationally recognized Thai massage teacher Chuck Duff emphasizes the fact that many pain issues are a result of physical and energetic imbalances within the body and that traditional Thai Massage remains one of our most powerful tools in the treatment of pain and dysfunction. A complete, 2.5 hour therapeutic Thai massage sequence is taught in this beautifully produced title, Therapeutic Thai Fundamentals with Chuck Duff (138 minutes, $49.95 SRP).

Evanston, IL (PRWEB) October 7, 2008

Billions are spent annually on the treatment of pain but often with unsatisfactory results. In his latest instructional DVD, internationally recognized Thai massage teacher Chuck Duff emphasizes the fact that many pain issues are a result of physical and energetic imbalances within the body, and that traditional Thai Massage remains one of our most powerful tools in the treatment of pain and dysfunction. A complete, 2.5 hour therapeutic Thai massage sequence is taught in this beautifully produced title, Therapeutic Thai Fundamentals with Chuck Duff (138 minutes, $49.95 SRP).

Http://www. thaimassageschool. net/thai-massage-video. php (http://www. thaimassageschool. net/thai-massage-video. php) Each technique is explained carefully, and supported with closeups and animations showing the energy lines and points used. This DVD is useful as a learning aid on its own, and is an adjunct to the Level 2 Thai Massage training (http://www. thaimassageschool. net/thai-massage-class. php? CourseID=Level%202) at Chuck's School, ThaiBodywork School of Thai Massage in Evanston, IL.

Chuck's teaching emphasizes body mechanics, using core energy and sensitivity to the body's language, and places each technique in context as to its relationship to Sen lines, effects on specific muscles and pain conditions. The beautiful production values in this exquisitely produced DVD bring Chuck Duff's expert therapeutic insights to life.

While Thai yoga massage has been in existence for hundreds of years, its therapeutic application has been somewhat opaque to the student, due to a lack of written materials and a tradition of oral teachings. Also, due to the fact that Thailand has no tradition of research in anatomy or dissection, only recently have schools begun to teach Thai techniques in terms of Western anatomy. Chuck integrates western anatomy and clinical principles into his teaching of Thai massage, making it easier for students to relate the techniques to western approaches.

Chuck Duff (http://www. thaimassageschool. net/chuck-duff-bio. php) is on the faculty of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and founded Thai Bodywork School in Evanston, IL in 2001. Chuck, who has taught over 1,000 practitioners, has based his career on the treatment of pain and has systematically studied the relationship of ancient Thai techniques to western clinical approaches.

Chuck created Clinical Thai Bodywork (http://www. thaimassageschool. net/thai-massage-class-ctb1.php) as an outgrowth of his own very successful practice and research. CTB(tm) combines the techniques of Traditional Thai yoga with the insights of myofascial trigger point therapy, osteopathic principles and acupoints, and is a highly effective treatment for pain and dysfunction.

Chicago Bears quarterback Kyle Orton is a regular recipient of CTB treatments from Julie Pluss, a practitioner in Highland Park, IL. "I really enjoy the broad, strong pressure that Julie can provide by using her feet, knees and elbows in combination with the deep stretches during our sessions. I consider it a key part of staying healthy and flexible and playing at my peak."

According to Chuck Duff, "Thai practitioners over hundreds of years developed clinically effective techniques that mirror some of the western body therapies in use today, such as trigger point therapy. Much of this work has remained obscure because it has been difficult to relate it to western ideas, due to its unique energetic model. CTB uses Thai techniques, presented in a clinical framework, to address myofascial dysfunction, which is responsible for many of the pain symptoms that create such problems and expense in our modern society."

Tina Mann is an orthotist/prosthetist who works therapeutically with Rob Murray, a CTB practitioner in Orlando, FL. (http://orlandoschoolofthaimassage. com) "I suffered an incomplete spinal cord injury seven and a half years ago. I have spent countless hours in physical therapy battling muscle weakness, muscle tightness, and joint problems. I often left PT feeling like I had done little to actually fix the problem. Soon after I began seeing Rob, I noticed right away that my muscles were looser and less sore. Later that night I noticed an increase in energy and an overall improvement in my mood. I have less hip internal rotation, my pain is much improved, and my energy is continuing to increase. My colleagues are commenting on how much better I am walking. I stopped PT after starting Thai massage, and have not returned to the doctor."

Filmed in his Evanston, IL, teaching studio, the beautifully produced DVD integrates Duff's knowledge of yoga, martial arts and therapeutic bodywork, presenting over 2 hours of treatment techniques. Viewers will learn how to:

· Give clients as much pressure and stretch as they need, safely and efficiently
· Use specific points in muscles to address the most common pain conditions
· Work with balance, subtlety and sensitivity using the feet and knees
· Move in an efficient, elegant and powerful way while avoiding reliance on muscular strength (a common cause of therapists' work-related injuries)

This video presents the basic ideas of CTB in the context of a 2.5 hour Thai massage sequence. The sequence can be performed intact, or specific segments can be added to a session where appropriate. The DVD is not a replacement for proper training in Thai bodywork, which is a sophisticated healing art that requires personal instruction with a qualified teacher.

Thai Massage: Therapeutic Thai Fundamentals is available from Amazon. com, CreateSpace. com and the Thai Bodywork Web Store (http://www. thaimassageschool. net/store).

About Thai Massage
Emerging from a strongly Buddhist tradition, Thai massage is a practical expression of Metta, compassion toward oneself and others. Performed on a mat in comfortable clothes, this "lazy man's yoga" creates a therapeutic "dance" incorporating rhythmic motion, invigorating stretches, palming and thumbing along energy lines to invoke emotional calming and deep relaxation.

About Chuck Duff
Chuck Duff is a Certified Thai massage instructor, with an approach that emphasizes using the innate energies of the body to provide healing in a safe and sustainable way. Thai Bodywork School of Thai Massage (http://www. thaimassageschool. net/thai-massage-training-schedule. php), which he founded in 2001, offers more than 250 hours of NCBTMB approved Thai massage and Thai herbal compress certification trainings, and has emerged as one of the leading programs in the United States. A lifelong yoga enthusiast and martial artist, he has a B. A. in Religion and the Humanities from the University of Chicago, focused on Buddhist Studies. He has studied Thai massage therapy with teachers in the United States, Thailand and Canada. His previous DVDs, Traditional Thai Massage: The Northern Style with Chuck Duff (180 minutes, $49.95 SRP), and Thai Massage: An Introduction for the Mat and Table with Chuck Duff (100 minutes, $49.95 SRP) have been very well received with 5-star reviews on Amazon. Excerpts of the Thai Massage DVDs can be viewed on YouTube and have received over 600,000 views.

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