Multi-Flow was founded in 1937 by United States Navy Veteran Sam Gottlieb in Philadelphia, Pa. Sam’s business has grown to include 11 warehouse operations, along with the 70,000 square foot manufacturing facility located in Huntingdon Valley, Pa. (about 2 miles north of Philadelphia). The company provides direct store delivery to over 6,000 customers, and manufactures product for an additional 14,000 locations.

Although Sam has passed on, his passion for providing quality beverages continues to be exemplified by its nearly 200 employees in 7 states. Upon his retirement in 1990, his son Bernie took command. Upon Sam’s death, Bernie wrote, “Dad could hear a soda system operate and know what was right or wrong. He could look at a building and know the value of the inventory with one walk thru. He could add, subtract, multiply, and divide in his head faster than a calculator. To label Sam would be very difficult. He had an eighth grade education and look at all of his accomplishments.”

In 2008, CMS Companies (based in Wynnewood, Pa.) purchased majority share of Multi-Flow, and brought in a former Pepsi executive to become CEO. Since then, Mark Stephens and his executive team has brought Multi-Flow to record-level revenues and profits by expanding the sales, marketing, manufacturing capability, and net profit that was first begun by Sam Gottlieb in 1937.

In honor of Sam’s memory and his accomplishments, the company now gives a “lifetime achievement” award to a handful of employees every April. The award is affectionately called “Sam’s Club.”

Multi-Flow Industries produces branded and private label concentrated Iced Teas, Juices, Carbonated Soft Drinks, Energy Drinks and Fortified Functional Waters in Bag-in-the-Box packages, as well as jugs and cartridges. In addition to the recent “Excellent” rating from Silliker, Multi-Flow Industries has been an OSHA VPP Star Site since 2005. More information on Multi-Flow can be found on the company website at http://www.multiflow.net .

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After encouragement from teachers and family (including an avid basketball-playing brother), McGinley, with the assistance of his father, worked to create a prototype of the Mini Backboard. Once armed with a college degree in marketing and management, it was time for McGinley to get serious and take the business to the next level.

Today, the Mini Backboard has become one of the premier basketball awards around. The Mini Backboard can be laser engraved and customized for any school, organization, club, player, league, sponsors and more.

The Mini Backboard is a highly detailed “mint-like” mini basketball backboard that looks so amazingly real, but only smaller. The Mini Backboard can be laser engraved to create one of the most exciting and unique achievement/recognition awards in the industry. Its original design makes it easy to hang on any wall for display.

The Mini Backboard is not only an ideal way to recognize excellence in basketball; it has many other uses as well. It may be used in sports marketing; as a promotional product; and for coaches’ awards. There is also a whole selection of gift awards for anyone involved in basketball or who is simply an enthusiastic fan.

“In the last 15 years, I’ve seen thousands of MVP presentations for junior youth leagues; high school events; college basketball invitationals; and more,” says Chas Wolfe, National Director of Prep Scouting and Dunk4 Diabetes Shootout. “With Mini Backboards you are getting a slam dunk award to excite any level of presentation.”

For more information, visit: http://www.minibackboards.com – or check them out on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/MiniBackboards .

About Mini Backboards, LLC:
Headquartered in southeastern Pennsylvania, right outside of Philadelphia, Mini Backboards, LLC is one of the fastest-growing innovative awards’ manufacturers. In addition to the Mini Backboard, may other items are available and include unique and traditional basketball awards such as medals, plaques, and resins.

For more information and media queries contact:
Shane McGinley, of Mini Backboard, LLC, 877-584-1872,shanem@minibackboards.com.

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This new skin care product is based on a combination of stem cell and infrared nanotechnology. It is the most potent skin care formula that combines gene therapy (FGF-1 peptide) and Far Infrared Powder (FIR) to rejuvenate and restore the beauty of damaged or aging skin.

This new Elixir of Life Serum helps to activate the body’s stem cells to repair damaged tissue and skin regeneration.

“Results are proven. The FGF-1 peptide – the stem cell activator – helps to increase new skin cell growth at least 10-20 times faster than with other skin care products,” says Nataly Giter, founder, E’shee Clinical Esthetic.

Elixir of Life is ideal for people with circulation problems due to external factors such as pollution, and physical problems due to illness, medications or smoking. It works to repair dark circles and broken capillaries; delays the overall skin aging process through skin repair and re-growth; and also works to properly heal and repair scar tissue.

People of all ages – men and women – will see physical results within 30 days. Skin will be healthier and firmer with a smoother and more even skin tone.

“Ultimately, this new product helps to restore blood flow; aids with toxin removal; repairs broken capillaries; and reverses skin damage. We are very excited to offer this to anyone wishing to dramatically improve their skin care,” says Giter.

About E’shee Clinical Esthetic:
E’shee was launched in 2009 by Nataly Giter, a hands-on skin care professional with more than 20 years of experience. Through research and practical experience, she learned about the most effective ingredients for advanced skin care and became associated with Dr. Chiu, a professor from Ohio University and the first global pioneer to clone the human FGF-1 gene.

Together with Dr. Chiu and their combined connections to industry professionals, they utilized FGF-1 to create an extraordinary anti-aging product line, using 99 percent pure FGF-1 peptide – the best quality available outside of the human body.

For more information on E’shee Clinical Esthetic, visit: www.esheeesthetic.com or www.esheeesthetic.com/wordpress/ .

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The Energy Co-op also sources 1 percent of its renewable energy from PA solar power, the majority of which is located on the rooftops of the cooperative’s own members in southeastern PA.

“We continually strive to offer our members the highest quality product on the market,” said Jossi Fritz-Mauer, Co-Director at The Energy Co-op. “I’m proud to offer our members electricity from the best technology that exists within our geographic footprint, so that ultimately we provide the strongest support for the further development of renewable energy.”

As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting Pennsylvania renewable energy, The Energy Co-op helped launch the Choose PA Wind (www.choosepawind.com) initiative. Choose PA Wind was created to encourage energy consumers in the state to power their businesses and homes with energy from PA wind farms.

The Energy Co-op is a long-time supporter of local, renewable energy, and has been providing a 100 percent renewable electricity product since 2006. In 2010, the organization made the commitment to exclusively purchase power generated in PA and decided to further this effort by participating in the Choose PA Wind initiative.

Consumers in the PECO service territory can receive 100 percent Pennsylvania renewable electricity from The Energy Co-op at a fixed rate of 10.25 cents per kWh. There is also a 20 percent Pennsylvania renewable electricity option for 9.79 cents per kWh. Electricity shoppers can learn more and sign up by visiting http://www.theenergy.coop .

About The Energy Cooperative:
The Energy Cooperative, a member-owned nonprofit energy supplier, was founded by Weaver’s Way Co-op in 1979 as a cooperative buying club for heating oil consumers. Since then, The Energy Co-op has grown to include renewable electricity for residential and commercial members, as well as biodiesel for transportation fleets. The mission of The Energy Co-op is to provide members access to renewable energy at affordable prices.

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Ted will appear first from 11 a.m. to Noon at the Outdoor Channel Booth #8320 in the Outfitters and Guides Hall (Main Hall) and then again from 1 – 3 p.m. in the Second Floor Cameron Street Lobby of the State Farm Show Complex.

An advocate of hunting and gun-ownership rights, Nugent currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Rifle Association (NRA). He has hosted the Ted Nugent Kamp for Kids, which combines a curriculum of hands-on hunting, conservation, archery and a strong anti-drug message aimed mainly at underprivileged inner-city children. Nugent also is a spokesman for the National Field Archery Association, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. He is a national spokesman for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program, advocating the “natural highs” to be found in an outdoor lifestyle.

“The future of the shooting sports in this country is in the hands of tomorrow’s outdoorsmen and women. The youth of America must be educated to the wholesome and valued world of hunting and conservation. Because rock ‘n roll plays such a pivotal role in a young person’s life, I will share my wonderful experiences with them,” said Nugent.

For more information on the Show, List of Exhibitors, or a complete schedule of seminar speakers, contests and family entertainment offered at the 2012 Eastern Sports & Outdoors Show, visit www.easternsportshow.com .

The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show presented by Outdoor Channel and Comcast. Now in its 57th year, the Show has grown to be the largest outdoor hunting and fishing event of its kind in North America. With more than 1,200 exhibitors, The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show brings the passion for the outdoors-indoors-by bringing outdoor sports enthusiasts of all ages from across the country to view the latest and best in hunting and fishing gear, shop for ATV’s and RV’s and plan & book hunting and fishing trips with outfitters & charters from around the world.

The Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show also offers a wide range of seminars presented by experts along with hunting and fishing-related contests and family-oriented entertainment. The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show is sponsored in part by Cabela’s, Thompson/Center Arms, and Progressive Insurance. Chevy is the official truck of the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show.

More information: http://www.easternsportshow.com .

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Silliker is recognized as one of the world’s leading food safety auditing firms, and has been accredited as a certification body for the Safe Quality Food (SQF) program of the Food Marketing Institute (FMI). Their GMP and FSS audits combine a host of recognized industry practices and principles, as well as recommendations from the National Advisory Committee for Microbiological Criteria in Foods, Food and Drug Administration, and United States Department of Agriculture. These comprehensive audit evaluations involve a systems review as well as a physical assessment of the facility in the implementation of food safety and quality systems procedures.

Multi-Flow Industries voluntarily undergoes periodic independent audit scrutiny as part of their commitment to the manufacture of high-quality beverages incorporating sustainable business practices and environmental consciousness.

CEO Mark Stephens of Multi-Flow Industries said, “We feel honored and blessed to have had a record-breaking year, financially, on the eve of our 75th Year Anniversary (which kicks off in February, and will be celebrated throughout 2012). In addition to our earnings reports, and the new brands that we’ve recently introduced, we are particularly honored to receive an ‘excellent’ rating in terms of Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety from Silliker. Consistent with prior years, the audit results confirm our commitment to our facility, our colleagues, and most importantly, to the finished beverages that we are proud to provide to our customers.”

Gary Moore, Director of Quality Assurance at Multi-Flow, is quick to stress the integral role that every employee makes in securing the excellent rating. “This achievement rests on the hard work of every single one of our colleagues, who live and breathe their dedication to Food Safety all year long.”

About Multi-Flow Industries:
Multi-Flow Industries, based in Huntingdon Valley, PA, produces branded and private label concentrated Iced Teas, Juices, Carbonated Soft Drinks, Energy Drinks and Fortified Functional in Bag-in-the-Box packages. In addition to the recent “Excellent” rating from Silliker, Multi-Flow Industries has been an OSHA VPP Star Site since 2005.

Nearly half of Multi-Flow Industries’ revenue is derived from private label partnerships with convenience store chains, foodservice operators, and branded bottle and can manufacturers. The balance of Multi-Flow Industries’ revenue is generated from route delivery sales out of their 12 warehouses along the East Coast. The company was established in 1937.

More information on Multi-Flow can be found on the company website at http://www.multiflow.net .

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The contest was open to anyone who needed IVF treatment in order to conceive and required entrants to tell their story detailing why they deserved to win the treatment. Almost 100 couples submitted entries, which were reviewed by a panel of clinical and administrative staff at Sher Fertility Institute. The panel selected 10 finalists, whose stories were then posted on the company’s Facebook Page and website, where visitors could vote for their choice.

Sher Fertility Institute had originally planned to donate IVF treatment to just one couple, but decided to open the donation up to three couples instead.

“The stories that came in were heart-wrenching and inspiring,” said Sher Fertility Institute Lehigh Valley Medical Director Dr. Albert Peters. “Every one of these couples was deserving of the donated treatment, so in the end, we felt that offering it to three couples was the right thing to do.”

Joel and Mary have been struggling to have a baby for several years and have undergone several unsuccessful treatments, but weren’t able to find the financial resources for In Vitro Fertilization, which their doctor told them was their best option for conceiving. IVF treatment typically costs $10,000-$15,000.

“We are so grateful for this opportunity and will always remember this day,” said Mary. “We have been through a heartbreaking 3 years of trying to conceive, paid thousands of dollars trying to get pregnant, and now we finally feel like there is hope.”

Their story, along with those of the other finalists are posted on the Sher Fertility Institute website: www.haveababy.com/news-menu/269 . Mary has also been an active voice in the infertility community and chronicles her journey on her blog.

She recently created a video, “Mary’s Journey”: http://animoto.com/play/kYpCrQf29N4TS0SpHiF5wA .

During the last three decades, Sher Fertility Institutes and their doctors have donated hundreds of free fertility treatments to patients and couples from all over the country.

About Sher Fertility Institute:
Sher Fertility Institute is a national network of fertility clinics specializing in cutting-edge technology, personalized treatment and compassionate care. SIRM Founder Dr. Geoffrey Sher established the first private In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) program in the United States.

Dr. Sher and his colleagues have been influential in the development of dozens of important breakthroughs in the field of reproductive care.

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Leveraging his 16 years of experience within the staffing industry and his proven success with two existing companies, Noor is determined to increase GHG’s national presence through acquisitions, organic growth and supplementary services.

Currently, the company’s revenue is expected to exceed $7 million by the close of 2011. GHG employs more than 200 employees nationwide with state, federal and local government contracts and prides itself on thorough government compliance.

“I am excited at the opportunity to support GHG’s commitment to offering quality service to its employees and clients,” said Noor.

GHG, whose homecare division has grown 30% across seven counties in the past year, has been recognized by advocacy groups for affording exceptional care to the local service area within central Pennsylvania. Building upon existing successes in the marketplace, Habib Noor looks forward to enhancing the brand’s presence within a targeted twenty counties in the near future. The community is invited to look for an increased presence of GHG, through local event sponsorship and local charity involvement.

“Loyalty and integrity will be the foundation of GHG’s new business philosophy,” said Noor.

Media Contact: Raj Wale – Vice President – PH 717-540-1500.

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“We, the undersigned, are alive today because some individual or small group of individuals decided that our insistent and persistent proclamations of innocence warranted one more look before we were sent to our death by execution. We are among the 138 individuals who have been legally exonerated and released from death rows in the United States since 1973, and some of us were exonerated because of DNA evidence,” the exonerees said in the letter. The group also reminded Perry that he signed SB 122 into law, a measure which is intended to ensure that DNA will be tested, if available, to prove someone’s innocence.

In a recent op-ed in the Huffington Post, Witness to Innocence member Kirk Bloodsworth, the first DNA exoneree in a capital conviction in the U.S., echoed these sentiments. “The only reason my name was cleared, and the right man brought to justice, is because prosecutors agreed to test the evidence. I am living proof that when scientific evidence is available, there is simply no excuse to refuse testing,” he said.

“Like Troy Davis in Georgia, there are some real questions regarding the Hank Skinner case. The state of Texas does not know whether Skinner committed the crime because they did not test his DNA,” said David A. Love, Executive Director of Witness to Innocence. “If Texas doesn’t want to risk killing a potentially innocent man, then Gov. Perry has no choice but to stop the execution and allow for the DNA test.”

If you would like to schedule an interview with Kirk Bloodsworth or Ray Krone, another DNA exoneree, contact Hooman Hedayati at 201-601-7231 or Kathy Spillman at 267-847-1482.

About Witness to Innocence:
The mission of Witness to Innocence is to empower exonerated ex-death row prisoners and their family members to become effective leaders in the movement to abolish the death penalty.

The mission of Witness to Innocence, the nation’s only organization founded by and for exonerated death row survivors, is to empower exonerated ex-death row prisoners and their family members to become effective leaders in the movement to abolish the death penalty.

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The paper, “Comprehensive assay of kinase catalytic activity reveals features of kinase inhibitor selectivity,” was the product of a collaboration between RBC and the Fox Chase Cancer Center of Philadelphia. The article is currently available online and will be in the November 2011 print edition of Nature Biotechnology.

The data set from the study can be viewed at reactionbiology.com/webapps/kir/.

To perform the study, the researchers selected 178 small molecule kinase inhibitors, including FDA-approved drugs, clinical trial agents and research compounds. These compounds, known to include inhibitors of all major kinase families, were then systematically profiled against 300 human wild-type kinases, also representing all major kinase families. Quantitative analysis of the results revealed that many well-studied kinase inhibitors had significant and hitherto unknown off-target activities. In other words, not only did they inhibit enzymes belonging to the same subfamilies as their putative targets, but they also inhibited kinases from completely different families. 6 compounds, in particular, had off-target inhibition levels stronger than the intended target. These results emphasize the importance of profiling compounds against a broad kinase panel before proceeding to animal studies or clinical trials.

As part of their analysis of the new data set, the authors introduced the concept of a “uni-specific kinase inhibitor.” A compound with a high “uni-specificity” score is one whose inhibition of one particular kinase greatly exceeds its inhibition of the second most inhibited kinase, a stringent measure of compound selectivity. This approach helped to identify many potential lead compounds for “orphan” kinases, enzymes for which few inhibitors currently exist. In a parallel analysis of the data set, the researchers sought compounds whose primary target was a cancer-relevant kinase, but which could also inhibit a limited number of cancer-relevant kinases outside the primary target’s family. Such an approach can serve as the starting point for developing new multi-targeted kinase inhibitors and therapeutics.

“Kinase drug discovery remains a significant interest for both our academic customers and those in the pharmaceutical industry,” said Haiching Ma, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer of RBC and one of the lead authors. “In the past decade, a large number of kinase inhibitors have been synthesized and published. However, there is no study trying to understand how these compounds interact with a large panel of kinases, especially using the activity-based assay formats used by majority of the kinase research labs. Applying the low-cost, high-throughput HotSpot platform, RBC has created the most reliable kinome-inhibitor database that a ‘gold standard’ radiometric assay format can produce.”

Dr. Ma continued, “This data set will not only help drug discovery activity in the industry, but also provide guidance for selecting the right tool compounds for use in routine kinase biology studies. RBC’s HotSpot provides a vital tool to evaluate these potential drug candidates.”

To date, RBC has developed and optimized assays for over 400 human kinases, including atypical kinases, mutants and lipid kinases that are important drug targets. “RBC is the market leader in providing activity-based screening and profiling. The panel we have collected has 100 more enzymes than most of our competitors,” said Mr. Matthew Oristano, Chairman of RBC. “With this continually growing panel of kinases, we can offer scientists a better understanding of their compounds and reduce the failure rate in future clinical trials. This publication has clearly demonstrated the value of including kinome-wide profiling as an integral part of compound lead validation.”

About Reaction Biology Corp.:
Based in Malvern, PA, RBC is a premier provider of drug screening and profiling services. With over 400 kinases, RBC’s coverage of the kinome is the broadest in the industry for enzyme activity assays. Using its proprietary HotSpot(SM) technology and other innovations, RBC is also expanding its services to cover a broad range of epigenetic regulatory enzymes, including HDACs, HATs, HMTs, DNMTs, demethylases and epigenetic readers. RBC provides its services to over 200 customers worldwide, including large pharmaceutical, biotech, government and academic labs.

For more information, visit: www.reactionbiology.com.

HotSpot is a service mark of Reaction Biology Corp.

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