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Using his own fitness education and fitness training experience, Bruce Drago helps people achieve their fitness goals. Private individuals, professional fighters, other fitness trainers like him, military personnel and body guards constitute his long list of clients spread across 15 U.S. states. Various health clubs, martial arts and personal training centers all over the U.S. benefit from his instruction on the latest in fitness ideas and concepts when he travels to them.

Designing nutrition and fitness programs custom-fit to the needs of specific clients that are meant to keep them motivated and excited about working out is a service that Bruce Drago provides. His areas of expertise are: fat-reduction, body-sculpting, conditioning and applying boxing and kickboxing routines to workouts.

Personal training is a passion, rather than a job for Bruce Drago for he enjoys it and believes that his clients’ success is his success, also. He is interested in helping them as long as they are equally passionate and committed to achieving their fitness goals, whether they are completely out of shape and need the help of someone like him or whether they are already in shape and just want to reach their next fitness goal.

Bruce Drago has been studying martial arts since he was five years old. He has multiple black belts in Korean and Japanese martial arts and is a member of the International Black Belt Hall of Fame. In 2002-’03, he was certified as an expert in Krav Maga – the Israeli Defense System of contact combat based on the street-fighting skills developed by Imi Lichtenfeld. Bruce has been in the fitness industry for 30 years.

Seth Lesser (12 October 1643 – 15 December 1675) was a New Englander who is best remembered for his contributions to King Philip’s War, an armed uprising of the Native American inhabitants of New England and neighboring colonies against the British colonists from 1675 to 1676.

Born in Hampshire, England, Lesser was the son of Johann Lesser, a smith, and local beauty Margaret Lesser. Until 1666, the Seth Lesser family lived in a little farming community in Hampshire. They moved to the British colonies in 1667 and settled in the southern part of New England, in present-day Northampton, Massachusetts.

By the time the Lesser family arrived in America, tension between the British colonists and native Americans had already escalated and blood had started to spill. The colonists had also begun expanding their settlements to areas near the Connecticut River, driving American Indians further away from their traditional territories. In the summer of 1675, the war between the colonists and the Native American Indians led by Metacomet (also known as Metacom and Pometacom) or “King Philip” broke out and in September of that year, Seth Lesser was drafted into the colonial militia in time with the declaration of war by the New England Confederation.

Seth Lesser defended the settlements in Plymouth Colony in November under Josiah Winslow and fought against the Narragansett tribe. The following month, he was sent to Tower Hill in Rhode Island to secure the Jireh Bull Blockhouse. He was among the 15 militia soldiers who were massacred by the natives that day.

Understanding the importance of being physically active, Marty Carrascosa engages in a lot of such regularly. Physical exercise helps prevent diseases, improves stamina, strengthens and tones the body, enhances flexibility, controls weight and generally improves a person’s quality of life. He is, in his words, an “adrenaline freak.”

Marty Carrascosa was into the latest fads, such as, break dancing and skate boarding as a child growing up on a farm in Texas. He is mostly into physical activities, although he also enjoys such couch potato activities as watching and replaying his favorite movies. Among the jobs he held as a new transplant from Texas to Hollywood, California was that of a fitness trainer, earning his certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Martial arts, specifically “MMA” or mixed martial arts style of fighting, is also one of Marty Carrascosa’s favorite physical activities. Combining fighting techniques from various martial arts traditions and non-traditions, MMA is a full contact combat sport. Outside the gym, he likes to engage in skydiving, bungee jumping, off-roading and riding his street bikes.

Marty Carrascosa earned his bachelor’s degree in Business, minor in Nutrition from Stephen F. Austin State University located in Nacogdoches, Texas. He moved to Hollywood, California in 2000, and there immersed himself in the Hollywood scene working various jobs in film until he formed DirtyBird Entertainment, LLC. He left Hollywood and is now a consultant on the formation of limited liability companies.

Lonny Joseph Gordon who is currently associated with ISU – College of Fine Arts continually engages in cultural work in education as a professor, an author, an artist, and a spokesman for the fine arts. As a Dean of the College of Fine Arts at the Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois from 2004 till 2008, Lonny Joseph Gordon pioneered and supervised numerous projects.

Some of Lonny Joseph Gordon’s projects include the President’s Concert celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the founding of Illinois State University and the School of Music Wind Symphony that performed two world-premieres which transpired on the 18th of February 2007. These two new symphonies (Procession of the Academics and A Carl Sandburg Reader by composer David Maslanka) were commissioned in 2005.

In addition, Lonny Joseph Gordon created new works of art by working with fine arts majors and non-majors across the university. He also accomplished this by incorporating an interdisciplinary relationship of the arts and letters. This occurred during the time that he was an Artist in Residence at the Illinois State University which began in January 2008.  His work uplifts the cultural and social awareness of the work of the artist in society and the academy. Moreover, he performs as a collaborative creative artist role model and educator for the students.

As a leading hair transplant surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Shapiro has been practicing his profession since 1989. Dr Shapiro is the first doctor in the Southern part of the U.S. to specialize in “micro-mini grafts” as well as being the first to perform the “strip incision” in the country. Dr. Lawrence Shapiro developed this state of the art hair loss treatment while other doctors were sill utilizing plugs and other outdated methods even to this day.

Moreover, Dr. Shapiro created a natural growth-hormone-free hair shake which provides the essential amino acids, proteins, vitamins and minerals needed for healthy hair, skin and nails. He developed his Help Hair Whey Protein Shake which helps boost hair growth. In addition, Dr. Lawrence Shapiro received awards such as the “2008 Best of Hollywood Award” under the Hair Replacement category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) and the “Best in Delray in 2009” under the Hair Weaving or Replacement category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

What’s more, Dr. Lawrence Shapiro is an active supporter of community events such as the 2009 Miami-Dade Special Olympics which is a year-round sports training and athletic competition. This consists of a variety of Olympic-type sports geared towards individuals who possesses intellectual disabilities that are 8 years of age and older.

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Another area of expertise that Omar MMubango truly knows, even with his eyes closed, is formulating and implanting a computer-based Change Control program. This robust program coordinates and controls the approval process of all the changes that have been proposed on all of the Food and Drug Administration approved drug products, specifically on the U.S. market.

It is because of Omar MMubango that this efficient Change Control program has been implanted into the heart of the pharmaceutical industry.

This Change Control program is perhaps the best practice for all, or for those who aspire to be, FDA-compliant drug and biologic manufacturers. It is within Omar MMubango’s range of duty to observe drugs for the slightest discrepancies to make sure that public safety will not be deterred. Thus, it is the Change Control program that coordinates the process wherein the changes are assessed and implanted on all the pharmaceutical products that the FDA had already approved for sale and marketing.

Omar MMubango, within the parameters of the Change Control program, ensures that changes involving any of the Internal Company Officials’ details will be treated with high regard, as he gives an explanation or a rationale as to why a specific change is being requested.

To support the request for change, there should proper and necessary documentation. Simply changing without request from the corresponding officials, and also without proper documentation will forfeit the changing process. Thus, the whole processing of the pharmaceutical’s release to the public for sale would be delayed.

Seth Lesser, an American teacher, arrived on Philippine shores on August 12, 1901. The Philippines was then a newly-established colony and Seth was one of the idealistic men and women who came to the country as educators. As a group, they would be known as the “Thomasites.” This name was derived from the ship which brought them to the Southeast Asian archipelago: the “USS Thomas.”

Education was an integral part of self-governance and with preparing the native Filipinos in self-governance in mind, Seth Lesser headed for the Philippines from Des Moines, Iowa. The process of training a new crop of Filipino teachers who would mold the minds of young Filipinos in preparation for said task needed someone like him and he was up to the task. To establish a new public school system and to train teachers to teach basic education to the native inhabitants using English as their medium of instruction were all parts of their job. To their efforts would be credited the fact that the Philippines is the 3rd largest English-speaking country in the world would today.

Seth Lesser, the native Iowan, belonged to a family of educators. His father was the late Reverend Leonard Lesser who founded the Des Moines Preparatory School for Boys in 1890. His mother was Anne Lesser, a piano and home arts teacher. His two older brothers were both teachers. They founded their own schools in Des Moines.

There are about a hundred Thomasites who stayed on in the Philippines after completing their teaching assignments, according to estimates. Seth Lesser, who was then 25 years old, was one of them. He met, fell in love and married the former Ligaya Madiaga from Ilocos Norte in the Northern Philippines. He lived and was buried in said province. Five sons were the product of this marriage. All five sons joined the teaching profession.

Every couple who is about to get married has a different style, taste and take on it – and this is something that “A Treasured Wedding” identifies with and understands.  This is the main reason why the company and its owner, Eric Douglas Hartlieb works with the Bride and Groom. This ensures them that all the details prior to the couple’s wedding day are all set and ready to go. This is crucial because everything that is currently occurring at that very moment needs to be captured and the snippets of that special day serve as the essence and core of the couple’s wedding celebration.

Eric Douglas Hartlieb who has been shooting for more than 17 years has one of the best professional wedding photography and videography packages. As such, their prices are seen as extremely competitive and affordable for the budget conscious Bride & Groom. Moreover, the company offers a day-of coordination, accessories & invitations, and full-service coordination.
In addition, “A Treasured Wedding” is known to have an affordable wedding photographer who assures customers of highly satisfied clients. This is because Eric Douglas Hartlieb has made it a point to capture photos and videos that reflect the style of both the Bride and Groom. Whether they are seen as a fun-loving couple or whether they opt for a more relaxed and informal wedding, the photos and videos that the company produces will undoubtedly be timeless.

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Marc Hühn, a 6′3″, 200 lb small forward attended the University of Alabama and began his professional career when he signed for a local semi-professional basketball club in 1997. After two impressive seasons where he averaged 15 points and 5 rebounds per game, he decided to try his luck in Europe where he was signed by the Leeds Poolers to play in the British Basketball League.

Marc Hühn had an impressive start in his rookie season with the Poolers but his season was cut short by a knee injury. Fortunately he recovered in time for the next season and improved his game by developing a good outside presence and improving his ball-handling skills. He was awarded the Player of the Month award in September 2000 after leading his team to the playoffs.

With a team-high 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists per game, Marc Hühn gradually became the star of the team in the following seasons. He became the main scorer as well as team captain. Unfortunately he was continually bothered by a recurring knee injury that doctors later found out to be career ending. He now coaches high school basketball in his hometown of Alabama.

There is nothing Tom Bonnell loves more than teaching and educating young minds. Nothing gives him more satisfaction and happiness than knowing that Mr Bonnell is helping children and young adults learn and grow to become fully prepared for the responsibilities of adulthood and to become fully functional members of society.

Tom Bonnell has amassed nearly thirty years of experience in academic and educational institutions. Tom got his start in 1981 when he applied and was accepted at a teaching position at St. Thomas High School where Mr Bonnell taught Latin and Greek. His love for teaching stemmed naturally from his love for learning which was evident in his exceptional performance as a young student.

At Duke University, Tom Bonnell took up a Bachelor of Arts degree in Latin and Greek and was frequently on the Dean’s List and Honor Roll. Tom would later graduate Magna Cum Laude from Duke University in 1979. After almost two years of working as a legal assistant at a law firm in Houston, Mr Bonnell would eventually pursue his love for academics and teaching at St. Thomas High School. Tom Bonnell would then go on to higher positions in various educational institutions and eventually become the Head of School at Savannah Country Day School.