Earlier this month, Foundation Financial Group added a tax services division, which offers personal and corporate income tax preparation services, as well as tax resolution services. For each 2011 tax return Foundation Financial Group prepares in 2012, the company will make a donation to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research.

2011 was a very busy year for Foundation Financial Group. In January, Foundation Financial Group launched its insurance services, offering property, casualty and life insurance to its customers. In November, the company added retirement services. This fall, Foundation Financial Group opened a branch network of retail financial services locations.

According to Inc. Magazine, Foundation Financial Group is one of the nation's fastest-growing financial services companies. Specializing in mortgage lending, property and casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement services, personal taxes and corporate tax services, Foundation Financial Group operates seven regional centers as well as retail branches across the U.S. It offers home loans and refinancing through traditional financing, as well as Federal Housing Administration and other government-backed home loan programs. Foundation Financial Group enjoys an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the highest accreditation the BBB gives and an industry-leading Federal Housing Administration compare ratio.

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Wikipedia lists each of Foundation Financial Group’s services including residential mortgage lending, refinancing and property and casualty insurance for home or auto, as well as life insurance, tax services and retirement services.

“As Foundation Financial Group continues to grow, so does our online presence,” says CEO Mark W. Boyer. “The more people that know about Foundation Financial Group, the more we are ultimately able to help improve their personal financial situation and reach their financial goals.”

The Foundation Financial Group Wikipedia article cites several company accolades including being awarded and named in Atlanta’s Pacesetter Award. Foundation Financial Group also made the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 list and was named one of the Top 10 mortgage lenders in Northeast Florida.

Computer users can view Wikipedia’s Foundation Financial Group article at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foundation_Financial_Group.

About Wikipedia
Wikipedia is a free, collaborative, multilingual Internet encyclopedia supported by the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation. Volunteers from around the world collaboratively write Wikipedia’s 20 million articles, which include more than 3.8 million in English alone. Almost all of its articles can be edited by anyone with access to the site, and Wikipedia has about 100,000 regularly active contributors. It has become the largest and most popular general reference work on the Internet, ranking sixth globally among all websites according to Alexa and having an estimated 365 million readers worldwide. It is estimated that Wikipedia receives 2.7 billion monthly page views from the United States alone.

About Foundation Financial Group
Foundation Financial Group, one of the nation’s fastest-growing financial services companies, specializes in mortgage lending, property and casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement services, personal taxes and corporate tax services. Foundation Financial Group operates seven regional centers in Atlanta; Charlotte, N.C.; Dallas; Jacksonville, Fla.; Raleigh, N.C.; Rochester, N.Y.; and Savannah, Ga., as well as a branch network of retail storefronts in Dayton, Ohio; Indianapolis; Kansas City, Mo.; Toledo, Ohio; and St. Paul, Minn. Foundation Financial Group offers mortgage refinancing and first-time buyer lending through traditional financing, as well as Federal Housing Administration and other government-backed home loan programs. Foundation Financial Group enjoys an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the highest accreditation the BBB gives and an industry-leading Federal Housing Administration compare ratio. For more information, call 866-334-1001.

For additional information, interview and image requests, contact The AXIA Public Relations Firm at 866-999-2942, ext. 700.

“Foundation Financial Group’s growth strategy is best described as organic,” said Subsidiaries COO David Gueterman. “When you offer customers quick turnaround times, competitive pricing with stellar service and hire the best employees, growth naturally occurs. Our growth strategy also includes acquiring great companies like B&R Insurance, who are a natural fit for Foundation Financial Group because they share our deep commitment to customer service and complement our existing financial services.”

About Foundation Financial Group
Foundation Financial Group, one of the nation’s fastest-growing financial services companies, specializes in mortgage lending, refinancing, property and casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement services, personal taxes and corporate tax services. Foundation Financial Group operates seven regional centers in Atlanta; Charlotte, N.C.; Dallas; Jacksonville, Fla.; Raleigh, N.C.; Rochester, N.Y.; and Savannah, Ga., as well as a branch network of retail storefronts in Dayton, Ohio; Indianapolis; Kansas City, Mo.; Toledo, Ohio; and St. Paul, Minn. Foundation Financial Group offers mortgage refinancing and home lending through traditional financing, as well as Federal Housing Administration and other government-backed home loan programs. Foundation Financial Group earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the highest accreditation the BBB gives and an industry-leading Federal Housing Administration compare ratio. For more information about Foundation Financial Group, call 866-334-1001.

For additional information, interview and image requests, contact public relations firm, AXIA, at 866-999-2942, ext. 700.

904 Magazine named Foundation Financial Group among its inaugural class of Companies With Heart in 2012.

While American corporate and charitable giving was down in 2011, Foundation Financial Group’s charitable giving increased 198.52% over the last year. In 2011, Foundation Financial Group made monetary donations in addition to volunteering 1,067 hours for a social corporate responsibility investment exceeding $610,000. Eighty-two percent of Foundation Financial Group’s employees volunteer time to corporate philanthropy with local charities such as the Disabled American Veterans, Florida’s Children First, Habitat for Humanity, the Museum of Science and History and Noah’s Arc. Company-wide, Foundation Financial Group participated in 34 charity events and outings.

“Foundation Financial Group is honored to have 904 Magazine recognize our corporate citizenship,” said CEO Mark W. Boyer. “We are thankful that we have the ability to make donations and volunteer thousands of hours to worthy organizations and causes that impact each community in which we are located in a more positive way.”

Foundation Financial Group began its commitment to philanthropic endeavors in 2004 and it became a key aspect to the company’s growth and commitment in the second quarter of 2010. Foundation Financial Group’s core philanthropic focuses are on health and wellness, environmental sustainability, workforce development and youth education.

Its philanthropic services department spearheads all of Foundation Financial Group’s volunteer efforts by coordinating with each division to select charities, devising a budget for each charity event and then coordinating the employees who volunteer at the events.

904 features Foundation Financial Group in its February issue and will honor Foundation Financial Group at a luncheon on Feb. 22 at River City Brewing Company in downtown Jacksonville, Fla. The Children’s Miracle Network, whose mission is to help children by actively supporting better health care, will be the beneficiary of the luncheon event.

Jacksonville Magazine started Companies That Care in Northeast Florida a decade ago and transitioned that awards program this year as Companies with Heart to 904, its sister publication. Last year, Foundation Financial Group received Jacksonville Magazine’s Companies That Care award. Foundation Financial Group earned this prestigious award and several others for its various community service contributions.

About 904 Magazine
904 Magazine is a twice-monthly business magazine reaching 15,000 subscribers, and published by White Publishing Company. It provides in-depth feature stories, opinion pieces, personality profiles and a wealth of business-related articles. It covers information about the people, issues, businesses and events that impact the lives of Northeast Florida residents. It also covers executive travel, personal finance, networking and VIP Q&As.

About Foundation Financial Group
Foundation Financial Group, one of the nation’s fastest-growing financial services companies, specializes in mortgage lending, property and casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement services, personal taxes and corporate tax services. Foundation Financial Group operates seven regional centers in Atlanta; Charlotte, N.C.; Dallas; Jacksonville, Fla.; Raleigh, N.C.; Rochester, N.Y.; and Savannah, Ga., as well as a branch network of retail storefronts in Dayton, Ohio; Indianapolis; Kansas City, Mo.; Toledo, Ohio; and St. Paul, Minn. Foundation Financial Group offers mortgage refinancing and home lending through traditional financing, as well as Federal Housing Administration and other government-backed home loan programs. Foundation Financial Group earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the highest accreditation the BBB gives and an industry-leading Federal Housing Administration compare ratio. For more information, call 866-334-1001.

For additional information, interview and image requests, contact public relations firm, AXIA, at 866-999-2942, ext. 700.

“Since Foundation Financial Group began in Atlanta, the region holds a special place in our heart,” said CEO Mark W. Boyer. “This new lease allows us to continue our growth in Atlanta and carry on our commitment to the area, its economy and its community.”

Colliers International Senior Vice Presidents Russ Jobson and Jeff Kelley represented Foundation Financial Group in the transaction. Connie Engel of Childress Klein Properties represented the landlord.

“Foundation Financial Group had numerous space options in the Cumberland/Galleria submarket, and we’re pleased to be able to provide a lease that provides flexibility for the firm’s business operations along with significant occupancy savings,” Jobson said.

Galleria Office Park is a six-building office complex totaling more than 2 million square feet located at the crossroads of Interstates 75 and 285, and it provides convenient access to the city of Atlanta and its northern suburbs.

Foundation Financial Group’s Atlanta employees volunteered more than 170 hours of their time and talents in 2011 to area organizations such as Kicks for Cures, MUST Ministries, Shepherd Center, Rally Foundation, Noah’s Ark, Project Linus and MedShare.

Also in 2011, as one of Atlanta’s fastest growing companies, Foundation Financial Group earned The Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Atlanta Pacesetter Award. The National Association for Business Resources named Foundation Financial Group one of Atlanta’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in 2011.

About Colliers International
Colliers International is the third-largest commercial real estate services company in the world with 12,500 professionals operating out of more than 500 offices in 61 countries. A subsidiary of FirstService Corporation, it focuses on accelerating success for its clients by seamlessly providing a full range of services to real estate users, owners and investors worldwide, including global corporate solutions, brokerage, property and asset management, hotel investment sales and consulting, valuation, consulting and appraisal services, mortgage banking, and research. Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News magazines ranked Colliers International as the top U.S. real estate company, and the latest annual survey by the Lipsey Company ranked Colliers International as the second most recognized commercial real estate brand in the world.

About Foundation Financial Group
Foundation Financial Group, one of the nation’s fastest-growing financial services companies, specializes in mortgage lending, property and casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement services, personal taxes and corporate tax services. Foundation Financial Group operates seven regional centers in Atlanta; Charlotte, N.C.; Dallas; Jacksonville, Fla.; Raleigh, N.C.; Rochester, N.Y.; and Savannah, Ga., as well as a branch network of retail storefronts in Dayton, Ohio; Indianapolis; Kansas City, Mo.; Toledo, Ohio; and St. Paul, Minn. Foundation Financial Group offers mortgage refinancing and first-time buyer lending through traditional financing, as well as Federal Housing Administration and other government-backed home loan programs. Foundation Financial Group enjoys an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the highest accreditation the BBB gives and an industry-leading Federal Housing Administration compare ratio. For more information about Foundation Financial Group, call 866-334-1001.

These events are the premier fundraising events for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in the NY Metropolitan area. To conduct four events at four different locations was a major challenge for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and for its marketing partner, Lead Dog Marketing. Shleppers played a key role in transporting and storing goods for several days leading up to the events, and then Shleppers' expert movers unloaded tables and chairs for the event, set up tents, and helped to hang signage and banners around the event vicinity. For the events at Rye Playland and Bear Mountain State Park, Shleppers personnel assisted by handing out water and stacking trucks, and set up a Shleppers tent from which they also gave away Frisbees, T-Shirts, umbrellas, and more. The events were a huge success, attracting more than 6,000 participants, sponsors and volunteers. With seven Walk MS events happening throughout the tri-state area that same weekend, Walk MS will raise close to $3.0 million to create a world free of multiple sclerosis.

"All of us at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society want to extend our deepest gratitude to the Shleppers team for the exceptional job done with the logistical setup, storage, breakdown and route coordination for the 2011 Walk MS events" comments Barbara Evans, Vice President, Development for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s NYC-Southern NY Chapter. "Many thanks to the entire Shleppers team for a job well done, and for helping the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in its mission to create a world free of multiple sclerosis. Their donation of trucks and services truly helps us come closer to achieving this mission."

"We were privileged and delighted to take part in supporting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society this year," comments Shleppers President, Jason Friedland. "This is the second year we have helped and are very happy to be involved with our people and trucks--it's a truly worthy cause."

About Shleppers Moving & Storage
Founded in 1978, Shleppers Moving & Storage began moving with one van and one vision--to serve its customers with commitment and integrity. By working in partnership with customers, New York's top movers have earned a reputation as the city's number one moving and storage company, offering a wide range of relocation services, including local, long-distance, and international moving, packing, unpacking, and private storage. With dedication, teamwork, and innovation, Shleppers is a NY moving company that puts customers first, creating a moving experience that's efficient and reliable from the first box to the last. Shleppers is also deeply committed to charity and community involvement, with its donation of trucks and logistical support for The March of Dimes, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, The JCC Maccabi Games, The Catholic Charities of Brooklyn & Queens, UJA Federation, the Community Mayors Foundation, and others. For more information, quotes, supplies, or moving tips, please visit www.Shleppers.com.

About the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now—to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. MS stops people from moving. The Society exists to make sure it doesn't. The Society helps each person address the challenges of living with MS through its 50-state network of chapters. The Society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward.

Currently tutoring the Tri-State area’s most privileged individuals, Steven Malman is the cause of many kids’ tremendous increases in their SAT scores. The results were so dramatic, that Steven Malman has become the most sought out tutor in the state. The high demand for his services yielded an increase in his pricing, and thus benefiting only New Yorks’ upper elite. As a result, Malman decided to provide his services for those that cannot afford it as well.

“I don’t believe the system in America is 100% fair to all college applicants. Students with more advantages economically have more of an advantage over students from lower economic backgrounds. The SATs is supossed to measure ones’ aptitude, but when individuals work with tutors, they have a tremendous advantage over those that do not. As an SAT tutor, I felt that it was my job to help those that could not afford my services. I began my pro-bono tutoring service, and my firm is now tutoring 50 students for free.” says Steven Malman, creator of the SAT tutoring firm.

It is reported that 30% of American students pay for private tutors for the SAT, and 50% pay for some sort of group course. The remaining 20% are at a tremendous disadvantage, for they are amongst the ones that cannot afford tutoring. Very little government aid is given to these students, and none reach their full potential in terms of SAT scoring. Steven Malman felt that these individuals deserve his services, and so comprised his pro-bono campaign. Students were encouraged to apply, and state why they believe they are in need of free services. 50 of 200 applicants were carefully selected, and thus received free tutoring.

Of the 50 students, 10 have received perfect scores on the SAT’s subsequent to working with Steven Malman. 20 of the students were accepted to Ivy League schools, 90% of which were accepted with a full scholarship. “I owe Steven Malman my life. His free services helped me unlock my inhibitions, and reach my full potential. I got a perfect score, when I was formerly averaging 2100’s on the SATs. I got a full scholorship to Harvard University, and I am excited to embark on this next step in my life. My family could have never afforded private tutoring, and I could never have gotten a full scholorship if it wasn’t for Steven’s tutoring sessions. Steven Malman is a genius with a wonderful heart.” says pro-bono client of Steven Malman, Ben Fenstor.

More About Steven Malman
Steven Malman graduated from Oxford University in England, and currently resides in New York. Out of curiosity, he took the SATs to measure his own aptitude. Without studying, he received a perfect score, and decided to launch his company. He began by tutoring three different individuals. While working with them, he noticed many similarities in the different SAT tests. He realized, that the way to answer the questions was simple. All one needed to learn was a simple method, and then one could easily master the exam. He launched his company, now consisting of 200+ clients and 20 different SAT tutoring professionals. Steven Malman has become the most sought out tutor in the Tri-state area, for his clients have increased their scores by 200 to as much as 600 points.

Having received a perfect score several times on the SAT, Steven Malman launched his own SAT tutoring service. Starting as a small business, the firm slowly became a huge corporation with some 200+ plus clients. For each section of the SAT, Steven Malman comprised his error-proof method and teaching it to clients.

The results were extraordinary, as Steven Malman noticed his methods helped some clients jump hundreds of points. “My method consists of strategy. The SAT’s are a very generic test; while the questions are qualitatively different, the way to answer them is always the same. If people learn the strategy, it is an easy test to master.” says Steven Malman, creator of the tutoring firm.

Steven Malman testifies to changing and updating his methods constantly, and guarantees his clients optimal scores on the SAT’s. “I worked with several tutors for the SAT’s, and none helped me raise my scores the way Steven Malman did. His methods were flawless, and every time I used one of his methods for any section of the SAT, my score was abnormally high. It was like I was cheating, only it was 100% ethical.” says Long Island School student whose score jumped 150 points, Adam Hector.

Malman’s new method requires the highlighting of specific ‘key phrases’ in SAT passages, and the simple tactic of reading questions beforehand. While learning his methods may take time, once the concept is understood, Steven Malman clients’ swear by it. “Once I learned Steven Malman’s method, I was acing the math section. The writing section, which I priorly gave up on, was finally easy for me. I was getting combined scores of 2300, nearly 400 points higher than I started with. I am applying to schools I formerly dreamed of getting into, and getting SAT scores I never imagined possible. Steven Malman really knows how to teach, and really knows how to guide kids to reach their highest potentials.” says client of Steven Malman Ariella Fray.

As a result of the high demand for his services, Steven Malman is in the midst of expanding his company, and training professionals to teach his methods to a new pool of clients. As competition to get into undergraduate schools is increasing at a tremendously rapid rate, students are becoming more competitive and are in dire need to achieve the highest possible scores on the SAT. Steven Malman, and his creating of specific methods, is helping his clients reach their full potentials, and get into the schools of their choice.

More About Steven Malman
Steven Malman graduated from Oxford University in England, and currently resides in New York. Out of curiosity, he took the SATs to measure his own aptitude. Without studying, he received a perfect score, and decided to launch his company. He began by tutoring three different individuals. While working with them, he noticed many similarities in the different SAT tests. He realized, that the way to answer the questions was simple. All one needed to learn was a simple method, and then one could easily master the exam. He launched his company, now consisting of 200+ clients and 20 different SAT tutoring professionals. Steven Malman has become the most sought out tutor in the Tri-state area, for his clients have increased their scores by 200 to as much as 600 points.

Company expands Florida operations: Dean A Esposito Real Estate announced today that it has opened an additional retail loan origination branch. Melanie Black, a respected mortgage industry veteran who lives locally in the community, will manage the new branch, which will serve the entire western edge of development in Broward County.

Black has extensive experience with home loan programs, including conventional and government, as well as particular expertise with first-time home buyers, jumbo and second homes.

“Her drive and get-it-done attitude has delivered rewarding results for both her and her clients over the past 10 years,” said David A Esposito, CEO of real estate firm. “Melanie’s lending knowledge and experience is just what we’re looking for to expand our footprint throughout the South Florida region.”

Plans for the new branch office include adding additional loan originators over the next several months, and growing the company presence in the South Florida area while originating sound residential loans.

“I am looking forward to bringing on loan officers who are service oriented and want to work with a company offering hope, respect, stability, and a wide array of products,” said Melanie Black.

Established in 1982, Dean A Esposito Real Estate has steadily grown to become one of the largest residential management companies in the South Florida region.

“Opening another branch to serve our vast clientele is just the beginning, we plan to leave our footprint in the South Florida real estate industry,” Dean A Esposito said.

About Dean A Esposito
Dean A Esposito, 58, is a lifelong resident of Coral Springs, Florida. A graduate of UF with a degree in Finance, he has three children and is married to his beloved wife, Mary, for 32 years. He established Dean A Esposito Real Estate in 1982.

Dean A Esposito was fed up with the curriculum at Middletown Middle School where hes been teaching science for nearly five years. He was fed up with his eighth graders shying away from science and engineering, opting for social studies and “easier” subjects.

“My students closed their minds off and were automatically scared of the field,” said Dean A Esposito, 39, “I often told them science is like magic; inventions are created, formulas are built, you just have to know what to ask and what to press.”

Dean A Esposito asked for permission and was allowed to suggest an alternative curriculum that integrated engineering. School Board Director George Schwartz approved the revised curriculum and eagerly waited to see results.

“Dean was very demanding, he was rightfully tired of students having misconceived notions of engineering,” Schwartz said.

Dean A Esposito assigned a massive project that integrated a range of science disciplines with engineering, including design, teamwork, and problem-solving. Through NASA’s Astro-Build project, student teams went online to create simulated, life-sustaining worlds—new planets that differ from Earth but that can support life.

Next, Dean A Esposito put this challenge to them: “Your client is NASA,” he said. “Design plant-growth chambers that can operate on these hypothetical planets, so that humans colonizing the planets could grow food to survive.”

Each team outfitted its growth chamber according to the peculiarities of its particular, imagined planet. One plant orbited a blue star and so required blue light. Another one had a chilly average surface temperature of 30 degrees Fahrenheit and required a growth chamber that maintained that temperature.

“All of a sudden you had kids asking, ‘Can I create less atmospheric pressure? How?Why?’ Their minds were turned on, they became interested,” Dean A Esposito said.

“It’s stunning to me what the kids can do,” says Dean A Esposito, who fielded a call from Schwartz praising his students’ achievement. “There are different kinds of intelligence, and all of that sits in engineering.”
 
The School Board will continue implementing Dean A Esposito’s program to other schools across the county.

About Dean A Esposito
Dean A Esposito, 39, is a lifelong resident of Clearwater, Florida. A graduate of UF with a degree in education, started his teaching career a decade ago. Currently teaches science at Middletown Middle School.

City of Naples awarded Dean Esposito’s franchise, camp Kiteway, the “Camp of the Year” award for the year 2012. In recognition of that feat, Esposito and his team will be honored and presented with a trophy during halftime of the JV Raiders football game against JV Tech Tuesday night at the Donald L. Tucker Center.

Dean Esposito started surfing at the age of five, now 26, he is an expert at gliding the waves. His father, a Naples native, taught him the basics and pushed him to ride the waves as far as he could go.

“I traveled all over the world in search of the next big wave and one day it hit me,” said Dean Esposito. "I realized I'm not really doing anything useful, I was just hopping from beach to beach and I wanted to give back."

Dean Esposito returned to Naples and opened a store along the shore. He hung a sign against the front glass door –"Able to teach those who want to learn."

"And people, mainly young guys kept calling," he said.

Eventually after a year of teaching while running the surfboard shop, Dean Esposito established, Kiteway, a camp that teaches two basic principles: Riding waves and volunteering.

"It was important that the camp not focus primarily on the individual, he wanted the students to receive and give back," said Alissa Miller, Dean Esposito's assistant.

The "Camp of the Year" accolade is presented to camps who serve a higher purpose, said commissioner William Brown. Kiteway camp goers have volunteered in local food shelters, built homes for the needy and sponsored several large-scale surf competitions to raise money to aid improvised neighborhoods.

"I'm excited for the recognition but regardless, we will keep giving back and enjoying Mother Nature," Dean Esposito said.

About Dean Esposito
Dean Esposito, 26, is a resident of Naples, Florida. He is the owner of surfing camp Kiteway that offers a surfing and windsurfing camp for beginners and intermediate. The consistent wind and flat water make the Naples area a perfect destination to learn and improve windsurfing skills.

Dean Esposito was a semi second void of dying. If not for a tad of luck and strong forearms: Esposito would be a dead man.

Dean Esposito’s flight originated in Atlanta, stopped in Jackson, Miss., and was headed for Waco, Texas, when it crashed in a field north of College Station. A resident called 911 to report the crash.

“I was already in Texas when I hit the storm and felt the entire plane shake,” said Dean Esposito, 43, father of two, “The lighting and winds were relentless and the plane glided as if it had no control.”

In fact, the plane had no control. As Dean Esposito attempted to manage the machine, lightning had struck
and his engine died. In addition, the left wing was on fire.

Sweat buds dripped down his neck and brow as he carefully mulled over his next dire steps. Time was of the essence. With every passing second the plane was plummeting to the ground.

“I didn’t want to die, I kept thinking about my two boys,” Dean Esposito said.

Heavy snow fell Saturday in parts of northwest Texas, though the crash occurred hundreds of miles south and east of the areas of the state that suffered the most severe weather.

Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board were at the crash scene Sunday and flew over the area in a helicopter, following a similar flight plan to the aircraft that crashed.

"He was lucky, I have no idea how he managed to land a plane with no engine and left wing," said Marc Tinger, a spokesman for the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Dean Esposito contributes his lucky landing a miracle. "I simply pulled the lever really strong and closed my eyes. Somehow I landed," he said.

The plane landed in a farm and caused substantial damage. The plane smashed into a series of treetops as it sped toward the ground and left a radius of debris spreading outward more than 2 miles.

Dean Esposito drove off from the scene in the back of an ambulance and suffers from five broken ribs and a broken left arm.

"I'm just happy to be alive, that is the most important," Dean Esposito said.

About Dean Esposito
Dean Esposito, 43, is a resident of Austin, Texas. He has been a single-engine pilot for 10 years, studied aviation at the Flight Academy. Dean Esposito is a father of two sons, his wife and he are separated.

"I've lost a nice amount of weight from all this running," said Dean Esposito, 49, who has registered his staff of 10 lawyers to participate in the upcoming run "26.2 with Donna the National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer." Esposito and his staff will attempt to run and walk 26 miles along the Jacksonville Beach coastline on February 26.

Losing weight is the minor detail in Esposito's life; six months ago, his wife, Mary, 46, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Since then she has lost her hair due to the harsh brutality of chemotherapy and has quit her job as a local librarian.

"This is the least I can do to show support and contribute to finding a cure to this terrible disease," Dean Esposito said.

The law firm, which focuses on representing its vast clientele in areas as malpractice defense, business defense, wrongful termination and employer/employee risk management, began training three months ago. They have given up certain carbohydrates and have vastly changed their lifestyles to prepare for the upcoming challenge.

Their daily routine of six meals a day and runs have caused each employee to shed a few pounds and become more health conscientious.

"When we first heard about Mary, Dean's wife, we were devastated but then we heard about the race and the fundraising and we thought that this could be something, something small, but something," said Ryan Obrien, 40, a partner in the Dean Esposito firm.

Dean Esposito and his team will wear pink T-shirts decorated by Mary Esposito and their three children. The lawyers will run 13 miles and slowly reduce the pace to a moderate jog. The course will be open for seven hours, allowing for a 16-minute per mile marathon and marathon relay, or a 32-minute per mile half marathon pace.

"I was never a runner but now I have a goal, I feel as if by me running and walking I am helping my wife in some way," Dean Esposito said.

About Dean Esposito
Dean Esposito, 49, is a resident of Jacksonville Beach, Florida. A graduate of UM Law. He has three children and is married to his beloved wife, Mary, for 22 years. Dean Esposito Law, established in 1999, provides aggressive cost-effective and result-oriented representation to their extensive clients

Having recently launched the Glen Traeger DJ Associates group, Glen Traeger has connected various DJ’s from around the world, and thus alluded to the creation of some of today’s most popular mixes. The group has attracted fans from around the world, all eager to listen to the newest mixes by the DJ’s. As a result, there has been a high demand for the group to go on tour.

“This is exactly what our group needs. Launching a tour is the perfect way to expand our brand, as well as bring together people from around the world. Our new music will revolutionize history, since it incorporates almost every culture into one brilliant piece. Through this, two people who once had nothing in common will share a mutual liking. The tour will expand our horizons, and introduce our brand to an entirely new clientele. We are all very excited for it.” says creator of Glen Traeger DJ Associates and Head DJ of ‘GT Spring T’ Glen Traeger.

This march, all Glen Traeger DJ Associates members will perform live, and together, in clubs around the world. The tour will be called “GT Spring T” and will take place in over 50 countries. Its will begin in New York City on the first of march, and end on the 30th of June in Japan. The group has been working on mixes consisting of all of their music compiled into one track. Enterance fees will be as low as 50 dollars and as high as 200 depending on the place and evening. All participants will receive a free Mp3 of the new track, as well as Glen Traeger memorabilia.

“The tour is going to be epic. All the DJs involved are extremely looking forward and it is undoubtedly going to lead to a breakthrough in dance music as we know it. We created mixes where beats from mainstream Hip Hop songs was intertwined with ethnic Egyptian songs. The mixture of cultures, beats, vocals, and musis is simply phenomenal. This is going to be huge.” says member and DJ of Glen Traeger DJ Associates DJ JordLigh.

The point of the tour is to bring together our world through music and dance, a common part of every culture. We felt the need to create a common culture for all of us, and spread it around the world. Through this, people can come together and expand their horizons, by introducing themselves to new music and dance styles. The tour will use mixes collaborated by fifty three different DJ’s at the Glen Traeger DJ Associates headquarters in NYC.

To create their mixes the DJ’s used state of the art equipment, located at the Glen Traeger DJ Associates Madison Avenue facility, and even incorporated songs in thirty three different languages. The collaboration of artists, DJs, and popular beats has allowed the group to create music that is simply unparalleled and very unique.

More About Glen Traeger
Glen Traeger was born in New York, and grew up loving New York City night life. Mentored by DJ AM himself, Traeger learned the most interesting tricks in the business. He spins tracks that are innovative, and he has signature renowned mixes. Traeger has most recently redefined New York City nightlife by introducing NYC to Electronic and Techno. He has played his mixes in some of the world’s most famous night clubs, and has been the head DJ in various celebrity events.

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Glen Traeger, a newly introduced DJ to New York, has upped his DJ’ing capabilities by trying something very challenging. Having heard how electronic beats have conquered the international night life, Glen Traeger sought to bring the phenomenon to America. Doing so was very challenging, being that American night clubs tend to stick to mainstream type music.

Glen Traeger has changed DJ styling, something very uncommon among DJ’s. His transformation from music consisting of many words, to a more beat-based style, has altered his career in many ways. It has enhanced it, for his new style has alluded to his appearance and performance in many famous nightclubs, specifically abroad. It has connected him with DJ’s internationally, with whom Glen Traeger worked with to create incredible mixes.

Eager to bring the trend to New York, Glen Traeger worked on a mix for over fifty six hours. He created a collabaritative piece, consisting of works from artists and DJ’s from around the world, specifically Brazil and Switzerland. The piece, expected to play for the first time in New York City, was 80% beat and 20% words. Glen Traeger sought to create a mix where people ‘felt’ the music within them, and released their inner dancer.

First testing it out in Tenjone, located in downtown New York City, DJ Glen Traeger was anxious, and unsure of how the crowd would react to the unconventional DJ styling. Traeger was immediately put at ease as the crowd danced enthusiastically to his music. “The place was incredible, it was as if the Traeger music was inside of me. I felt the beat, and just could not stop dancing. The crowd loved it, and you could tell that people appreciated the different type music.” says Night Life Promoter Ariel Morrow.

“I was at the opening of Glen Traeger at Tenjone, and I absolutely loved his new mix and style. The crowd was very into it, and I have never seen such an upbeat New York City party. Since I attended the Tenjone event, I have heard Glen Traeger’s mix in other clubs, and even on the radio. It is undoubtedly revolutionizing the music industry.” says Glen Traeger fan and New York City resident Serena Vail.

January 26 marked the night that New York City nightlife changed towards Glen Traeger’s style. This breakthrough changed the entire New York City clubbing experience for many. The electronic type music has created a more ‘dance club’ atmosphere, and attracted a more diverse spectrum of club goers.

“I was nervous bringing this style music into the New York City club life, but I am so happy I did. Since that Thursday Evening, various famous DJ’s have come to me, borrowing my mixes and playing it in some of the most upscale New York City parties. Some of which consisted of the hottest celebrities.” says Glen Traeger.

Electronic music is sweeping the nation, with additions such as Dubstep and Techno. Music has shifted from feeling music from the lyrics to feeling from beat and rhythm. DJ’s around the world are priding themselves on their abilities to mix beats, rather than songs.

More About Glen Traeger
Glen Traeger was born in New York, and grew up loving New York City night life. Mentored by DJ AM himself, Traeger learned the most interesting tricks in the business. He spins tracks that are innovative, and he has signature renowned mixes. Traeger has most recently redefined New York City nightlife by introducing NYC to Electronic and Techno. He has played his mixes in some of the world’s most famous night clubs, and has been the head DJ in various celebrity events.

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Recognizing the need for a collaborative firm for DJ’s around the world, Glen Traeger started a firm revolutionizing the DJ world as we know it. Until now, DJ’s have been creating mixes of their own, and have never had a platform from which they can share, copy, and change each others music. By coming together, and joining Glen Traeger DJ associates, DJ’s from around the world are now able to revolutionize their beats, transforming night life forever.

Glen Traeger DJ Associates has opened an office in New York City’s Madison Avenue, where DJ’s from around the world create mixes together. By creating the mixes together, DJ’s can create rhythems and mixes, like no other. The firm has seen a tremendous increase in clientele, and even has its music on ITunes Pod-casts. The mixes are both mainstream music, as well as Techno and Electronic.

The Glen Traeger DJ Associates facility is aesthetically pleasing, and is filled with the latest DJ equipment and technologies. The equipment can be accessed by any member of the Glen Traeger DJ associates group. The equipment and mentoring available at the Glen Traeger DJ Associates facility provides DJ ‘s with mentors, giving them the chance to enhance their mixing capabilities.

Glen Traeger Associates is currently working on the building of their new website, which will expand their spectrum even more. The firm now consists of fifty different DJ’s from around the world, bringing together their music in thirty three different languages. The collaboration of DJ’s has expanded the horizons of many international singers, who are now recognizable and played for people around the world.

Beats are revolutionized, for Glen Traeger DJ Associates has alluded to the intertwining of many DJ minds creating one masterpiece. Since its inception, on February 1st, Glen Traeger DJ Associates has raked in large profits, from both memberships of various DJ’s and fans whom purchase the music tracks.

“I never expected it to be this successful. My idea was simply to create a platform, as well as a meeting place, where different DJ’s can share their ideas and mix their distinguishable beats and make one incredible mix. I also sought to create a database where different DJ’s from around the world can share their music, and comment on eachothers mixes. I also thought it would be a great way to enliven the International music scene, because through this firm, International songs and mixes would be recognized around the world and thus on a wider spectrum.” says Glen Traeger, creator of Glen Traeger DJ Associates.

“Since I joined Glen Traeger DJ Associates, my clientele, as well as mixing capabilities have enhanced tremendously. The firm hooked me up with club owners, and even set me up on an international tour. I worked closely with one DJ, originally from Sweden, to create a mind blowing mix that was actually played in the background of a TV episode.” says DJ and Glen Traeger DJ Associates member DJ Jicamo.

Started by Glen Traeger, a world famous American DJ, Glen Traeger DJ Associates is the first collaborative DJ platform, tightening the distance between existing DJ’s allowing them to share, alter, and create music. Tracks mixed in Glen Traeger DJ Associates have been played in the most famous parties around the world. This firm has created the first ever DJ media platform, making amazing tracks available to anyone and everyone.

More About Glen Traeger
Glen Traeger was born in New York, and grew up loving New York City night life. Mentored by DJ AM himself, Traeger learned the most interesting tricks in the business. He spins tracks that are innovative, and he has signature renowned mixes. Traeger has most recently redefined New York City nightlife by introducing NYC to Electronic and Techno. He has played his mixes in some of the world’s most famous night clubs, and has been the head DJ in various celebrity events.

For more information, interview and image requests contact VirtuosOnline.

The first mega-casino hotel to open on the Las Vegas strip in years, the Wynn Hotel called its opening party a ‘World Premiere’. The event was planned by the countries most sought out party planning professionals, and invited some of the world’s wealthiest celebrities and individuals. The Glen Traeger Orchestra was hired as the musical form of entertainment for the extravaganza, and helped make the party the ‘event of the century’.

Glen Traeger Orchestra’s performance at the Wynn Hotel, Las Vegas alluded to a high demand in the orchestra’s services. The success of the one weekend full of events and entertainment, yielded further success for the orchestra. “My recipe for success is very simple. I assembled my orchestra by recruiting the most talented musicians, vocalists, and performers. These highly-acclaimed individuals have appeared and recorded worldwide with artists such as Beyonce, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, R Kelly, Destiny’s Child, Earth Wind and Fire, Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, Patty LaBelle, Ramsey Lewis, Barry Manilow, Michael McDonald and many others! There is nobody else that does what we do. We are totally unique. The Glen Traeger Orchestra set a new standard for high energy musical performances,” says Glen Traeger, Founder of Glen Traeger Orchestra. It is from this event that the orchestra landed its renowned reputation as ‘The Ultimate Party Band’.

Throughout the opening weekend, Glen Traeger Orchestra performed several events in the hotel. In collaboration with the Kitchen and Restaurant Foundation, Glen Traeger Orchestra performed for celebrities, event attendees and hotel guests. Hotel guests, some of which are celebrities, were reported to have been dancing and greatly enjoying themselves. Many of the guests, including event photographer, sent letters to Glen Traeger Orchestra expressing their thanks and appreciation for their services. One fan described the night as “A true dream”. The orchestra interacted with the crowd, and had everyone on their feet dancing to the wonderfully played music. I haven’t enjoyed myself like that in years. While the ‘World Premiere Wynn Hotel’ event was the largest and the Wynn’s first collaboration with Glen Traeger Orchestra, it certainly will not be the last. Since the opening event, Glen Traeger Orchestra, originally from Chicago, flew to Vegas to perform at many more Las Vegas events. These incredibly polished and cutting edge performances put ‘The Glen Traeger Orchestra” in high demand and yielded many Wynn Hotel guests and staff requesting another “Glen Traeger Orchestra” musical experience.

Keith Henderson, Glen Traeger Orchestra lead guitarist and formerly R. Kelly’s musical director and Glen Traeger’s bassist Ron Hall, directed the Las Vegas event. Their association with Glen Traeger is a bond lasting over 12 years. Keith Henderson and Ron Hall, recorded all of the guitar and bass parts to the Grammy Award winning dance re-mix, “Crazy in Love” with Beyonce and producer Maurice Joshua.
“I am grateful to all my musicians. Their talent, knowledge, and sheer motivation to succeed which has clearly made my orchestra what it is today”.

The Las Vegas event became a turning point for the Glen Traeger Orchestra, and has yielded a tremendous influx in bookings for the Orchestra. Besides performing at the Wynn Hotel World Premiere event, Glen Traeger Orchestra has been hired by companies such as General Motors, Hershey Chocolate, Purdue Farms, American Diabetes, Bristol Meyers, Harley Davidson, McDonalds, Smith Barney, 3-M Corporation, Advocate Health Care and many others.

More About Glen Traeger Orchestra
Founded 12 years ago, Glen Traeger Orchestra takes a very innovative approach to orchestrating events and music. All Glen Traeger Orchestra members have excelled in the music industry and have appeared and recorded worldwide with well-known artists such as Beyonce, R Kelly, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Barry Manilow, Michael McDonald, Aretha Franklin, Destiny’s Child, Earth, Wind and Fire, Ramsey Lewis and many others. The collaboration of the different style artists creates a unique group composition, that is simply unparalleled. The Glen Traeger Orchestra consistently impresses and excites audiences at weddings, corporate events, private parties, country clubs, galas and top-class venues all over the world. Glen Traeger believes that good music is a reflection of one’s soul, and his motive is to create an atmosphere simply for all guests to connect and truly have a wonderful and unique musical experience that they will always remember.

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Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, located in Park Ridge Illinois, planned its tremendous fundraiser to raise funds to support the Lutheran General Oncology Research and Education Endowment, which has produced medical advancements and breakthrough cancer care.

Recognizing that every good event needs great music, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital sought to find the most professional and avant-garde orchestra to work with for their November 19th, 2011 event called, “Winner’s Circle Gala: Derby For Life.” Working very closely with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Glen Traeger personally prepared a list of songs, artists and genres the gala committee wished to play at the event. At the gala, some of hospitals most prominent physicians were reported to have been dancing to the music, and enjoying the music tremendously.

Event guests were heard raving about the orchestra saying that they never enjoyed themselves as much as they did the night of the Advocate Lutheran General Hospital benefit. The Glen Traeger Orchestra played a wonderful mix of music from all decades and genres with incredible feeling and emotion. This type of musical performance gives whole new meaning to events and galas and creates an unparalleled dancing experience for any type of crowd to enjoy. The Advocate Lutheran General Hospital event consisted of over 600 plus guests at The Arlington Racetrack on November 19, 2011 and raised over $250,000 dollars in charity.

“I am so happy that my orchestra was given the opportunity to participate in such a benevolent endeavor. My band, many of whom have family members and close friends suffering from cancer, found this specific project very dear to their hearts. At the event, Glen Traeger’s music was simply unmatched and easily got the crowd up and dancing throughout the night. I am so proud to be part of such a philanthropic gala. Advocate Lutheran General Hospital does amazing things, and I am very honored to have helped them complete this wonderful endeavor.” says President of Glen Traeger Orchestra, Glen Traeger.

More About Glen Traeger Orchestra
Founded 12 years ago, Glen Traeger Orchestra takes a very innovative approach to orchestrating events and music. All Glen Traeger Orchestra members have excelled in the music industry and have appeared and recorded worldwide with well-known artists such as Beyonce, R Kelly, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Barry Manilow, Michael McDonald, Aretha Franklin, Destiny’s Child, Earth, Wind and Fire, Ramsey Lewis and many others. The collaboration of the different style artists creates a unique group composition,that is simply unparalleled. The Glen Traeger Orchestra consistently impresses and excites audiences at weddings, corporate events, private parties, country clubs, galas and top-class venues all over the world. Glen Traeger believes that good music is a reflection of one’s soul, and his motive is to create an atmosphere simply for all guests to connect and truly have a wonderful and unique musical experience that they will always remember.

For more information, interview and image requests contact VirtuosOnline.

Labor Day, Monday September 5, 2011 marked the day of Soul Train’s 40th anniversary celebration. The concert, involving the legendary music television show, “Soul Train” and an incredible grouping of Chicago artists including the members of The Glen Traeger Orchestra. In partnership with the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture, Amtrack hosted Chicago’s party of the century that packed Chicago’s Millenium Park Venue.

Don Cornelius, the founder and host of Chicago’s very own, “Soul Train”, was the guest of honor as the “Soul Train” musicians and vocalists entertained 20,000 fans throughout the anniversary concert. Glen Traeger’s musicians performed at the event backing up such legendary artists such “The Ice Man Jerry Butler, The Impressions, The Chi Lites, The Emotions, Gene Chandler and others.

The event marked the ending of a weekend-filled number of events honoring the 40th anniversary. Prior events included the final weekend of the Soul Train Photo Exhibition at Expo 72, press conferences and interviews with the renowned Don Cornelius himself.

At 6:30 pm on Labor Day eve, thousands of excited fans packed the Jay Pritzker stadium awaiting the big show. By 7:00, performers stepped on the stage to perform one of the most avant-garde musical shows Chicago has ever seen. While the Soul Train’s artists sang and performed their very most loved and famous numbers, they collaborated with Glen Traeger Orchestra’s musicians, who are some of the most talented artists in the country, alluding to an interactive dancing experience with attendees.

40th Anniversary Host and Legendary founder of Soul Train, Don Cornelius did not know at the time that this anniversary event would be his last. The talented musician died on February 1st, leaving millions of fans heartbroken. “The event was incredible. It is one I will always remember; I will never forget how enthusiastic the crowd was, and how aesthetically beautiful the stadium was on that night. Moreover, I will never forget Don Cornelius and how he charismatically led the show, entertaining every member of the stadium. I, along with the musicians from my orchestra, send out our condolences to Soul Train for their loss of Don Cornelius. He brought light into any room, and it is a shame that he is no longer with us.” says Founder of Glen Traeger Orchestra, Glen Traeger.

More About Glen Traeger Orchestra
Founded over 12 years ago, Glen Traeger Orchestra takes a very innovative approach to music. All musicians are hired by Glen Traeger himself, and music is their life. All Glen Traeger Orchestra members have excelled in the music industry, many having played with famous artists like Beyonce, R Kelly, Janet Jackson, Barry Manilow, Michael McDonald, Aretha Franklin, Destiny’s Child, Earth, Wind and Fire, Ramsey Lewis and many others.
The collaboration of the different style artists creates a unique group combining musical talent and arrangements that make events truly spectacular. The Glen Traeger Orchestra consistently impresses and excites audiences at weddings, corporate events, private parties, country clubs, galas and top-class venues all over the world.

More About Glen Traeger
Glen Traeger is known throughout the music and entertainment industry as a musical director, master of ceremonies and event coordinator. Glen’s extensive knowledge and experience within the music industry has enabled him to recruit the most talented musicians and vocalists to perform with his orchestra. Glen Traeger believes that good music is a reflection of one’s soul and Glen Traeger’s musicians and singers are clearly the very best at what they do. The Glen Traeger Orchestra plays everything from Sinatra to Jay Z. No matter what the event, Glen Traeger’s personal touch and approach to music guarantee’s an incredible night of music and entertainment.

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AirBagIt.com’s “truckU” has expanded its virtual campus.

A series of new YouTube videos produced by the Mesa, Arizona-based leader in aftermarket air suspension kits hit the digital airwaves this week, instructing gear-heads and other do-it-yourself customers how to install and maintain AirBagIt.com’s popular kits and parts. Several new videos discuss proper installation of air-lift suspensions and air struts, while one showcases how AirBagIt.com checks custom-made air shocks for leaks prior to shipping.

“We’ve always had a lot of fun making these videos, but more importantly, they are extremely informative,” Joe Morrow, AirBagIt.com’s president, said in a company statement released today. “In any industry, even the best products have to be installed properly or they’ll never work right. Our goal here is to help customers who’ve put their trust in us get the most out of their purchases, by ensuring they are using our kits and parts as they were designed to be used.”

The new videos join several existing “truckU” segments produced by the Arizona retailer. Hosts and mechanics Matt Steele and Bruno Massel walk viewers through several installations and checkpoints, illustrating not only the proper fitting of AirBagIt.com parts but the best methods for maintaining them.

One new video, “How to Properly Install AirBagIt.com Air Struts”, highlights important steps like properly installing thrust bearings and never overextending shafts. Other new videos show mechanics replacing lesser air struts in a 2008 Toyota Prius with an AirBagIt system and putting an AirBagIt-retrofitted pickup truck through several field tests.

One new “truckU” episode, titled “Air Shock Leak Test”, shows how AirBagIt.com ensures quality by water-testing each custom-built air shock and air strut.

“We care about quality,” AirBagIt.com President Morrow noted. “That includes making sure our products are in top shape before we send them out to the customer.”

AirBagIt was initially launched in 1987 as Ratical Tops, a maker of convertible tops for most truck brands. In 1992, it expanded into suspensions and other products and incorporated as AIM Industries, producer of the AirBagIt and Chassis Tech brands.

During more than two decades of professional service and lofty customer approval, AirBagIt has continued to expand its product lines. In 2002, it received a patent for engineering the first air strut to replace the original MaxPherson strut suspension system – replacing the MacPherson’s coil spring-suspension with a dynamic air-bag suspension.

“We’ve always been about innovation,” Morrow noted. “But in our world, which is filled with weekend warrior-type do-it-yourself mechanics, you can’t just throw new product after new product out there and hope for the best. Our website has always been filled with instructional information on how to install and use these products properly, and that’s exactly what we hope to deliver with our ‘truckU’ videos – instructional information that helps people get the most out of their AirBagIt and Chassis Tech products.”

For more information on AIM Industries or the AirBagIt and Chassis Tech brands, check out the new videos mentioned above call (800) 842-8789.

“We have literally dozens of products for hot rods, muscle cars, SUVs, tow trucks, lifted trucks and off-road vehicles, both domestic and imported,” Morrow said. “If you need an air-suspension kit or cosmetic improvement to improve your vehicle’s look or performance, AirBagIt.com has what you’re looking for. One look at our new videos or one visit to our website shows we know what we’re doing – and we can help you understand what you’re doing, too.”

About AirBagIt
AirBagIt has been the leader of aftermarket air-suspension kits since 1992. Along with the Chassis Tech line of products, AirBagit offers a full line of suspension kits, spindles, 4Link kits, air-lift suspensions, lowering kits, lambo doors, train horns and more. The Mesa, Arizona-based retailer ships over 600 packages daily and offers a full warranty on all non-electrical parts for as long as the buyer owns them (plus a 90-day warranty on electrical parts), as well as a 100-percent refund for unused parts returned within 30 days of purchase.

For more information, interview and image requests contact VirtuosOnline.

AirBagIt has launched a new online educational forum to help customers get the most out of the air-lift suspensions, lowering kits and other products offered by AirBagIt and Chassis Tech.

Borrowing the old clothing retailer’s slogan that “an educated consumer is our best customer,” Mesa, Arizona-based AirBagIt.com’s “Knowledge Base 101” – which debuted this week – is filled with definitions and directions designed specifically to help AirBagIt customers understand how to install and test their new parts, and get them to perform at optimum levels.

“Even the very best products have to be installed properly, or they’ll never work right,” Joe Morrow, president of AirBagIt.com, said in a press statement issued today. “That goes for products in any industry, anywhere in the world. We designed ‘Knowledge Base 101’ to help customers get the most out of their purchases by ensuring they use our kits and parts exactly as they were designed to be used.”

“Knowledge Base 101” is the latest addition to an AirBagIt.com website that overflows with product information, photographs, video samples and client testimonials extolling the virtues of the AirBagIt and Chassis Tech brands, which are both sold under the auspices of AIM Industries.

Among other entries, visitors will find expanded definitions and instructions pertaining to air bags and springs, tow kits, air struts, air shocks, lambo doors, leveling kits, spindles, convertible truck kits and air cylinders, among the nearly three-dozen products and product lines featured in the “Knowledge 101” database. Each “Knowledge 101” page includes numerous photos of the product(s) being discussed, simplified explanations of how the products affect vehicle operation and answers to common questions, such as “What size air spring should I use?” and “How do towing kits work?”

Visitors can also use “Knowledge Base 101” to learn about AirBagIt.com’s 100-percent Customer Satisfaction Policy, including a lifetime warranty on all non-electrical parts and a 90-day warranty on all electrical parts, among other customer-first commitments.

“Our Satisfaction Policy is just as important as any part or kit we sell,” AirBagIt President Morrow noted. “We want our current and future customers to know that we trust our products so much, we’re willing to back them up with this special policy. AirBagIt and Chassis Tech have always worked hard to offer the highest-quality products, and we always will.”

AirBagIt initially launched in 1987 as Ratical Tops, a maker of convertible tops for most truck brands. In 1992, it expanded to include suspensions and other products and incorporated as AIM Industries, producer of the AirBagIt and Chassis Tech brands.

AirBagIt has continued to expand its product lines during more than two decades of professional service and high customer ratings. It received a patent in 2002 for engineering the first air strut to replace the original MaxPherson strut suspension system – replacing the MacPherson’s coil spring-suspension with a cutting-edge air-bag suspension.

“AirBagIt has always been about innovation,” Morrow noted. “That’s how we grew from those humble beginnings at Ratical Tops to the global leader in air-suspension kits. But you can’t just throw new products out there and hope that the weekend-warrior, do-it-yourself mechanic completely understands them.

“Our website has always been filled with instructional information on how to install and use these products properly,” the AirBagIt president added. “We’re just expanding on that with ‘Knowledge Base 101,’ and helping people get the most out of their AirBagIt and Chassis Tech products.”

For more information on AIM Industries or the AirBagIt and Chassis Tech brands call (800) 842-8789.

“We have dozens of products for tow trucks, SUVs, muscle cars, hot rods, off-road vehicles and lifted trucks, domestic and imported alike,” Morrow said. “If you need an air-suspension kit to improve your vehicle’s look or performance, AirBagIt.com has what you’re looking for. And now, thanks to ‘Knowledge Base 101,’ you’ll understand better how to use it!”

About AirBagIt
AirBagIt has been the leader of aftermarket air-suspension kits since 1992. Along with the Chassis Tech line of products, AirBagIt offers a full line of suspension kits, air-lift suspensions, lowering kits, spindles, lambo doors, 4Link kits, train horns and more. The Mesa, Arizona-based retailer ships over 600 packages per day and offers a 100-percent refund for unused parts returned within 30 days of purchase, plus a full warranty on all non-electrical parts for as long as the buyer owns them (and a 90-day warranty on all electrical parts).

For more information, interview and image requests contact VirtuosOnline.

AirBagIt has launched a new online educational forum designed specifically to help customers understand the technically intricate world of towing kits.

Alongside its new, trendsetting “Knowledge Base 101” – which overflows with definitions and directions designed to help customers understand their new parts and get them to perform optimally – AirBagIt.com this week premiered its specialized “Towing Kits Knowledge Base,” an in-depth exploration of towing kit installations and procedures.

“In any industry, on any level, even the best products have to be installed properly, or they’ll never work,” Joe Morrow, president of AirBagIt.com, said in a press statement issued today. “That means truly understanding every part’s purpose and functionality before you even attempt to plug it in. We designed the ‘Towing Kits Knowledge Base’ to give customers that exacting level of detail and wisdom, so they’ll be able to install our towing kits and get the best possible use out of them.”

The “Towing Kits Knowledge Base” includes numerous photographs, cautionary tales about installation mishaps and one-on-one comparisons between customizable AirBagIt.com products and competitors’ one-size-fits-all kits. Among other things, the database explains why it may be worth the time and effort to relocate exhaust or shock absorbers, why simply installing air springs on a truck won’t necessarily make it run smoother and how AirBagIt.com’s advanced Inboard Towing Kit installs inside the frame and over the axle, requiring only 30 PSI to lift (as opposed to 120 PSI with other brands) and still riding smooth.

Visitors will also find links to Off-Road Magazine and 8-Luds Magazine articles on AirBagIt’s exclusive 4Link and Fifth-Wheel towing kits, real-life customer testimonials, customer videos showing the AirBagIt towing kits in action and more.

“We covered just about every part and product we carry in our ‘Knowledge Base 101,’ but we thought it was important to offer some additional knowledge when it comes to our towing kits,” AirBagIt President Morrow noted. “Towing kits are among our most popular products, and we want our current and future customers to know exactly what sets them apart – and to understand that proper installation and maintenance is absolutely critical to their performance.”

AirBagIt launched in 1987 as Ratical Tops, a maker of convertible tops for the popular truck brands of the day. In 1992, the company expanded its product lines to include air-suspension systems and other products. It incorporated that year as AIM Industries, producer of the AirBagIt and Chassis Tech brands.

AirBagIt has continued to expand its product lines – and topflight services, such as the “Knowledge Base 101” and “Towing Kits Knowledge Base” – during more than two decades of professional service. It received a patent in 2002 for engineering the first air strut to replace the original MaxPherson strut suspension system, replacing the MacPherson’s coil spring-suspension with an air-bag suspension.

“We’ve always been about innovation,” Morrow noted. “That’s how we grew from those humble beginnings at Ratical Tops to the global leader in air-suspension kits. But AirBagIt is also about superior customer service. You can’t just throw products out there and hope home mechanics understand them, so we offer these special databases to help our customers understand the best ways to get the most out of AirBagIt and Chassis Tech products.”

For more information on AIM Industries or the AirBagIt and Chassis Tech brands call (800) 842-8789.

“If you need an air-suspension kit, a towing kit, a lambo door or other products to improve your vehicle’s look or performance, AirBagIt.com has what you’re looking for,” Morrow said. “And now, thanks to great innovations like the ‘Towing Kits Knowledge Base,’ even amateur mechanics can better understand our products!”

About AirBagIt
AirBagIt has been the leader of aftermarket air-suspension kits since 1992. Along with the Chassis Tech line of products, AirBagit offers a full line of suspension kits, tow kits, spindles, lambo doors, 4Link kits, train horns and more. The Mesa, Arizona-based retailer ships over 3,000 packages each week and offers a 100-percent refund for unused parts returned within 30 days of purchase, plus a full warranty on all non-electrical parts for as long as the buyer owns them (and a 90-day warranty on all electrical parts).

For more information, interview and image requests contact VirtuosOnline.

Never one to rest on its laurels, AirBagIt this week expanded its industry-leading line of air suspension kits with a host of new additions.

Already famous for its front, back and side-to-side (FBSS) air kits for hot rods, muscle cars and every automobile make from BMW and Cadillac to Renault and Volkswagen, Mesa, Arizona-based AirBagIt.com has introduced a new line of rear-only air-suspension kits and a line of air-suspension systems to replace stock shafts on motorcycles.

“We’re extremely excited about these new product offerings,” Joe Morrow, AirBagIt.com president, said in a press statement issued today. “We’ve taken a lot of pride in being able to offer the best products to customers who drive a wide array of makes and models, and creating new products that expand our vehicle types and focus our abilities in such smart ways is really satisfying.”

AirBagIt has debuted a series of rear-only air-suspension kits for use on domestic and foreign makes including Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Lincoln, Mercedes, Mercury, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Volvo and others. The company has also introduced rear-only air-suspension kits for use with eco-friendly Smart Cars.

The new line of factory-quality air-suspension motorcycle systems will raise or lower a bike from 1 to 4 inches. Each system includes air cylinders, compressors, check valves, gauges, electric switches, dump switches, air lines and fittings, with an optional wireless remote. The motorcycle systems fit all 1987 or newer Harley Davidson “Softail” models and are also available for many Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki and Susuki models, according to the AirBagIt.com press statement.

“We would never just throw new products out there without making sure they are up to our high standards,” noted AirBagIt.com President Morrow. “The fact that we have been able to increase our product line so dramatically is a true testament to our designers, engineers and mechanics, and to the power of relentless testing.”

AirBagIt initially launched in 1987 as Ratical Tops, a maker of convertible tops for most truck brands of the day. In 1992, the company expanded to offer suspensions and other products and incorporated as AIM Industries, the producer of the AirBagIt and Chassis Tech brands.

The introduction of the rear-only and motorcycle air-suspension kits is just the latest innovation to debut over the last two decades under the AirBagIt or Chassis Tech brand. In 2002, AirBagIt received a patent for engineering the first air strut to replace the original MaxPherson strut suspension system – replacing the MacPherson’s coil spring-suspension with a radical air-bag suspension.

“We’ve always been about innovation, because that’s how you stay on top,” Morrow noted. “Nobody anoints you the global leader in air-suspension kits or anything else … you have to work hard for that kind of recognition, and that’s precisely what AirBagIt.com has done.

“These new products are terrific, but in a way they’re not new at all,” he added. “AirBagIt has always looked to break the mold and offer newer, better products.”

For more information on AIM Industries or the AirBagIt and Chassis Tech brands call (800) 842-8789.

“Over the years, we’ve come up with dozens of products for muscle cars, hot rods, tow trucks, off-road vehicles and SUVs,” Morrow said. “And now we’re breaking new ground with our customized motorcycle air-suspension kits and our very focused rear-only systems. That’s why only AirBagIt can say that if you need an air-suspension kit to improve your vehicle’s look or performance, we definitely have what you’re looking for!”

About AirBagIt
AirBagIt.com has been the leader of aftermarket air-suspension kits since 1992. Along with the Chassis Tech line of products, AirBagit offers a full line of suspension kits, air-lift suspensions, lowering kits, spindles, lambo doors, 4Link kits, rear-only kits, motorcycle air-lift kits and more. The Mesa, Arizona-based retailer ships over 600 packages per day and offers a 100-percent refund for unused parts returned within 30 days of purchase, plus a full warranty on all non-electrical purchased parts for as long as the buyer owns them (and a 90-day warranty on all electrical parts).

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AirBagIt continued more than two decades of innovation this week by expanding its industry-leading line of vehicle lowering kits.

Already famous for its world-class lowering control arms, lowering shocks and C-notch kits, Mesa, Arizona-based AirBagIt.com has debuted a new series of coils spring lowering kits for both cars and trucks and expanded its trendsetting selection of leveling kits to include vehicles produced by a host of foreign makers, including Mazda and Isuzu.

“These are really exciting developments for us,” Joe Morrow, AirBagIt.com president, said in a press statement issued today. “We’ve always been proud to offer the best products to customers who drive a wide array of makes and models, and creating new products that expand our performance abilities – and increase the number of makes and models we can improve – is really something to be proud of.”

AirBagIt’s coil spring lowering kits are specially designed to lower the stance of a car or track without negatively affecting performance. The new kits join an existing product line including axle flip kits, lowering block kits, lowering hangers, lowering leaf springs, shock extenders and more. They are customizable to Mazda, Dodge, Chevrolet, Toyota and Ford trucks, and cars by Subaru, Volkswagen, Ford, Hyundai, Chrysler, BMW, Mercury and numerous other makers.

In addition to leveling kits that have proved popular among Ford, Lincoln, Chevrolet, Hummer and Jeep owners, AirBagIt is now offering leveling kits for vehicles made by Toyota, Nissan and other foreign manufacturers.

“The fact that we’ve been able to increase our product lines like this is all about our designers, engineers and mechanics,” AirBagIt.com President Morrow said. “Of course, we would never release new products without making sure they met our very high standards, so these announcements are also a tip of the hat to clever thinking and relentless testing.”

AirBagIt launched in 1987 as Ratical Tops, a maker of convertible tops for the popular truck brands of the day. In 1992, the company expanded its product lines to include air-suspension systems and other products. It incorporated that year as AIM Industries, producer of the AirBagIt and Chassis Tech brands.

The new coil spring lowering kits and leveling kits are just the latest innovations to be introduced by AirBagIt and Chassis Tech over the past two decades. In 2002, AirBagIt received a patent for engineering the first air strut to replace the original MaxPherson strut suspension system – replacing the MacPherson’s coil spring suspension with a dynamic new air-bag suspension.

“Constant reinvention and dedication to excellence – that’s how you stay on top,” Morro noted. “AirBagIt.com has always been about innovation. In any business, you have to work hard to stay ahead of everybody else, and nobody works harder than our development staff and field mechanics.

“That’s the sort of single-minded focus you need, if you want other people to say you’re the best,” he added. “And if you ask around, most people who understand the world we work in consider AirBagIt and Chassis Tech to be the best.”

For more information on AIM Industries or the AirBagIt and Chassis Tech brands call (800) 842-8789.

“We’re breaking new ground, once again, with these coil spring lowering kits and these state-of-the-art leveling kits, “Morrow said. “It’s innovations like these that allow AirBagIt to tell our customers, ‘If you need a suspension kit to improve your vehicle’s look or performance, we definitely have what you’re looking for!’ And when they buy it from us, they know they’re getting the best, because otherwise we wouldn’t put our name on it.”

About AirBagIt
AirBagIt has been the leader of aftermarket air-suspension kits since 1992. Along with the Chassis Tech line of products, AirBagit offers a full line of suspension kits, spindles, 4Link kits, air-lift suspensions, coil spring lowering kits, lambo doors, leveling kits and more. The Mesa, Arizona-based retailer ships over 600 packages every day and offers a full warranty on all non-electrical parts for as long as the buyer owns them (plus a 90-day warranty on electrical parts), as well as a 100-percent refund for unused parts returned within 30 days of purchase.

For more information, interview and image requests contact VirtuosOnline.

Gregory Allen Deese, mentor and philanthropist, teaches in Georgia Military College. His method defies the norms of Military school teaching, and highlights individuality in a conformed military world. Deese uses psychological principles to substantiate his points, and enhance his arguments. While at first, US Military students were taken aback, and even defiant of the course, the avant-garde course ended up yielding extraordinary results.

Born into a very patriotic family, Gregory Allen Deese, had always had an intense passion for the United States of America and a deep appreciation for the US Army. in 2003, Deese worked in the Army Reserves, and was mobilized for Operation Enduring Freedom. He primarily served as a training instructor and evaluator in support of troops being deployed to combat missions. Deese evaluated and certified unit training, and conducted After Action Reviews. He has also had experience performing S-2 Intelligence Operations, including background checks, security clearances and and operations of technologically advanced radio systems. His experience with the Army Reserves familiarized Gregory Allen Deese with the Military system, and its very uniformed style.

Having taught soldiers basic combat skills, and radio communication technologies, Deese knew that when teaching military students a very strict formula must be followed. When teaching in Georgia Military School, however, Deese followed a very different protocol. Deese used psychology as a theme throughout his lectures, and focused on each student as an individual. He personally coached and counseled his students, and encouraged them to follow their own paths in within different fields of the military. “My main focus was the students. Its very hard in the military, because individuals suddenly conform in order to be a part of something much larger than themselves. I have an utmost respect for the military, and my innovative teaching style was only to benefit the army as a whole. By encouraging independent thinking, I felt that I was giving my students the tools necessary when dealing with army occurrences.” says Gregory Allen Deese, teacher at the Georgia Military College.

For over six years, Gregory Allen Deese has worked in the Battalion S-6 department as a LAN/WAN maintainer. His experience has taught him that in a unanimous military world, Independence and self-expression could be one of the most beneficial tools for military performance. “When an individual in the US Army can remove himself from the original way of thought, and use his individualism and personal creativity to solve problems, and strategize, the benefits are endless. That is why I seek to incorporate individuality into my teachings” says Deese.

“As a military student, I was used to my classes being very structured, and based on technique and performance. Mr. Deese’s class was the only one that focused on each of us as individual beings, and showed us how we can contribute tremendously to something as large as the US Army.” Says Georgia Military College student.

About Gregory Allen Deese
Gregory Allen Deese, was born in Nashville, Tennessee, to a long line of American ancestors. Deese’s father was in the Air Force at Seward Air Force Base, and his family was originally from Greer and Rock Hill South Caroline. He was raised in a home where patriotism was a key element of life, and so patriotism became a part of him. Deese has held several positions in the army, and the army reserves. Gregory Allen Deese has served for the United States army overseas in Germany in the Field Artillery Brigade. He is currently a transportation technology specialist, and has been an Observer Controller Trainer at Fort Gordon and Fort Jackson.

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Gregory Allen Deese, a New York City photographer who has participated in flash mobs, art galleries, started an initiative involving many photographers in the big city. The photographer, looking for a philanthropic outlet for his work, started a program where photographers in the area can volunteer their time and talent.

Calling the program ‘Photo Outreach’, Gregory Allen advertised the first event on many social media platforms. The event was set to take place on Sunday December 11, and involved several retirement centers in the city. Retirement centers are known for having activities for their residents, and so Gregory thought of using his talent to create a fun activity for the old age home residents.

Gathering ten renowned New York City photographers, Gregory Allen Deese split them up among ten New York City retirement centers. In the retirement centers, the photographers brought several professional Canon cameras, and taught the patients of the center how to use them. The activity took about two hours, and the retirement center residents were reported to have been laughing, smiling, and eager to ask questions. Subsequent to their using of the cameras, the patients of the retirement center entered a ‘black room’ where they saw the print outs of their photos. At its completion, all participants were able to keep their photos.

“For a while now I’ve been feeling that being a photographer is a one way job, while I can capture happiness I don’t necessarily feel that I cause it. I’ve been looking for a philanthropic outlet for my work for quite some time, and I am so happy I’ve found a way to do so.” says photographer and founder of the Photo Outreach program, Gregory Allen Deese. “I’m so happy to partake in such a program. Giving life to those who unfortunately don’t have so much life left is extremely fulfilling.” says New York City Photographer Yoan Avici.

“The gentlemen who helped us was so nice. He taught me how to focus in on one item in the picture, and emphasize it using color, and blurring out the background. He took a photo of my husband and I, and it now hangs on top of my bed.” says retirement center resident Estelle Myers. The Photo Outreach program has spread throughout the city and now has as many as fifty six members. Photographers all create innovative events in which they can combine their talent, as well as give back to the community.

 
About Gregory Allen Deese
Gregory Allen Deese is a freelance New York City photographer, living in Greenwich Village. He is famous for his photos of New York City, and his work is sold by street vendors throughout the area. His photos usually emphasize one item in a crowded place using color, while blurring the rest. One of his most famous photos illustrates the New York City traffic shown in black and white with one Yellow Taxi cab vividly seen in front. The point of his work is to emphasize the individuality of the people living in a place where it is easy to think that everyone is very much the same.

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Carolina Rifles, Historical Reenactment group, started by Gregory Allen Deese, is sweeping up North Charleston area with his avant-garde show productions. Historical Reenactment, an educational activity where American History is enlivened into a live theatrical performance. Carolina Rifles, the Historical Reenactment group started by Deese, motive is to educate children in a totally new way. Rather than using actors, Deese chose to use soldiers as entertainers, and together they have been performing throughout the nation.

“Our members recreate the traditions and non-material culture that cannot be preserved in a glass case in a museum or archive. Our main mission is to honor the Veterans and the Martial traditions of South Carolina. We preserve both relics and military history.” says representative of the historical reenactment group.

Born into an extremely patriotic family, Gregory Allen Deese had a vision of making South Carolina’s youth have an appreciation for American History the way he did as a child. “When I saw what children were learning in school, it seemed as if history became this boring subject where teachers just spoke and children were expected to listen. I felt that in order to love America, the children needed to feel its’ history and appreciate the land they are living in.” Says Gregory Allen Deese, founder of the North Charleston Historical Reenactment group.

In early December, the group first performed in Fourt Moultrie, in Charleston, and has since performed in several locations nationwide. Working over 350 hours on the Fourt Moultrie project alone, the group sought to incorporate every crucial aspect of history. The groups main focus is America’s youth, for its main goal is to enhance children’s interest in US history.

“I watched in amazement, because it felt as if I was brought back to 1776 and was a part of the Issuing of the Declaration of Independence. My son, who came with his 4th grade English class, loved it and for the first time actually enjoyed school!” says North Carolina parent Irving Feldrick.

This new way of communicating education has been beneficial, and is being emulated by rising historical reenactment groups worldwide. Gregory Allen Deese has gathered hundreds of soldiers, and hundreds of volunteers, and is continuing to work on similar endeavors.

About Gregory Allen Deese
Gregory Allen Deese, was born in Nashville, Tennessee, to a long line of American ancestors. Deese’s father was in the Air Force at Seward Air Force Base, and his family was originally from Greer and Rock Hill South Caroline. He was raised in a home where patriotism was a key element of life, and so patriotism became a part of him. Gregory Deese has held several positions in the army, and the army reserves. Gregory Allen Deese has served for the United States army overseas in Germany in the Field Artillery Brigade. He is currently a transportation technology specialist, and has been an Observer Controller Trainer at Fort Gordon and Fort Jackson.


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Providing products and services to Ross Technologies, a military corporation, Gregory Allen Deese has been promoted to defense contractor for the firm. Additionally, the private individual has been working on philanthropic endeavors, and business plans, of his own. Gregory Allen Deese has created an organization in which he helps restore historical landmarks and natural grounds. This reenactment group has also helped create, and restore, historical displays for Fort Moultrie national park in Charleston, South Carolina. Since its inception, Deese’s organization has worked three hundred and fifty hours on the Fort Moultrie project alone. Additionally, the organization has worked on an events this past Spring and Fall; one of which consisting of a historical timeline where soldiers represented every era of United States history. Gregory Allen Deese is also an active member in many nature preservation groups.

“Despite many obstacles, I am proud of my accomplishments and I seek to only do more. It is such a gratifying feeling to give back to my community, as well as to the United States. My patriotism is en-rooted deep within me, and I try to incorporate into many aspects of my daily discourse.” Says Gregory Allen Deese on his accomplishments.

Deese has most recently joined the Red Cross, and has been working as an outreach counselor for them at their Fort Jackson location. “A US army Veteran, having fought in the Vietnam war, I came to the Red Cross in pursuit of medical attention for my dislocated hip, and I was directed to Gregory Deese. He was extremely helpful, and set me up with doctors, and eloquently explained to me the process I would endure. He layed everything out for me really nicely, and even gave me moral support when I needed it. During, and even after, my hip surgery Gregory stayed in touch with me and made sure I was well.” says Red Cross patient Joel Lowden.

Gregory Allen Deese has also been awarded on ‘Deans List’, for his high academic achievements at trident technical college. Despite his physical disability, Gregory Allen Deese has succeeded to become an all around, philanthropic American citizen. His ongoing devotion to America, and his passion for helping strengthen it, has given him the courage to overcome his physical obstacles and achieve his various endeavors.

More About Gregory Allen Deese
Gregory Allen Deese, was born in Nashville, Tennessee, to a long line of American ancestors. Deese’s father was in the Air Force at Seward Air Force Base, and his family was originally from Greer and Rock Hill South Caroline. He was raised in a home where patriotism was a key element of life, and so patriotism became a part of him. Gregory Deese has held several positions in the army, and the army reserves. Gregory Allen Deese has served for the United States army overseas in Germany in the Field Artillery Brigade. He is currently a transportation technology specialist, and has been an Observer Controller Trainer at Fort Gordon and Fort Jackson.

The group reached out to victims through various social media platforms, as well as fliers. The ‘photo outreach’ group consisting of Gregroy Allen Deese and Yoan Avici, created fliers encouraging 9/11 victims to contact them in regards to free photography services. The group also created a Facebook group, Twitter Profile, and a website. Within two weeks, over 40 different 9/11 victims, and their family members, contacted the group. The 50 ‘Photo Outreach’ photographers each gave up one night in which they would work at an event for these victims.

Lilly Goldreich, a former wife of a deceased fireman who died saving others on 9/11, hired the ‘photo outreach’ group to work at her daughters’ sweet 16. “we all know economic times are tough, and it was so helpful having that weight lifted over my shoulder when I got free services. My husband, whom this night was dedicated to, would have greatly appreciated it.” says Goldreich. The group worked many other events, such as wounded 9/11 victims’ weddings, Bar Mitzvahs of boys whose fathers died on the tragic day, and even a memorial service for several deceased Long Island victims.

“It was such a great Idea, and once Gregory told us about it we all were eager to participate. All us photographers, while we love our jobs, feel as if it is a one way job. We may grasp happy moments, but very rarely do we create them. Since the inception of the Photo Outreach program, I’ve been using my talents to create smiles a lot more. “ says New York City photographer Yoan Avici.

The photo outreach program is looking to expand its horizons, and include photographers from around the world, making it a non-profit international charity. Its’ founders, Gregory Allen Deese, and Yoan Avici, are always looking for new ways to use their photo taking talents to help people in their area.

About Yoan Avici
Yoan Avici is an Italian photographer, who moved to New York City just three years ago. Since his move, Avici’s work has been shown in many galleries, and is sold in some of the most lucrative art stores. He is the main choreographer of the ‘flash-flash mob’, and has partook in several other conventional flash mobs. His goal is to bring New Yorkers together through color, imagination, and shared positive experiences.
 
About Gregory Deese
Gregory Deese is a freelance New York City photographer, living in Greenwich Village. He is famous for his photos of New York City, and his work is sold by street vendors throughout the area. His photos usually emphasize one item in a crowded place using color, while blurring the rest. One of his most famous photos illustrates the New York City traffic shown in black and white with one Yellow Taxi cab vividly seen in front. The point of his work is to emphasize the individuality of the people living in a place where it is easy to think that everyone is very much the same.


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AirBagIt this week debuted several additions to its industry-leading line of hoods, buckets, fenders and other customizable body parts.

Already well-known among auto enthusiasts for its selection of cowl induction hoods, steel bumpers and light kits, AirBagIt.com has raised the curtain on a host of sharp, new cosmetic improvements for numerous makes and models, including an expanded selection of hood scoops and an all-new line of tailgate cover skins.

“These new selections are awesome,” Joe Morrow, AirBagIt.com president, said in a press statement issued today. “The AirBagIt and Chassis Tech brands have always been about improving vehicle performance, first and foremost, but we’re car- and truck-lovers, too. We appreciate how important a smart, functional and sexy look is to most owners – so expanding on our selection of customizable body parts is both fun and something to be truly proud of.”

Joining a very popular line of body parts that already included blue-, silver- and red-flamed stainless chrome rearview mirrors, a wide array of fenders for numerous models, Euro tail lights and a broad selection of brake and taillight kits, AirBagIt.com has introduced new cosmetic products including red, black and chrome six-hole steering wheels, numerous wheel tubs, brushed-aluminum shifter knobs and a host of make- and model-specific products, such as steel light buckets specifically for the 1989-93 and 1994-99 Cadillac Deville.

Enthusiasts can also check out AirBagIt.com’s new selection of gullwing and lambo door hinges, an assortment of colorful windshield squirters and a spectacular variety of new decals.

“These innovations to our body-part selections and cosmetic touches will really help our customers personalize their vehicles,” noted AirBagIt.com President Morrow. “Anyone who’s interested in our air-lift suspension kits, our towing kits or our lowering kits is, by definition, an auto enthusiast who probably loves his or her car. These items are like special treats for someone like that: Not only can AirBagIt.com help your vehicle perform at its best, we can help it look its best, too.”

AirBagIt first launched in 1987 as Ratical Tops, which made convertible tops for most truck brands of the day. In 1992, the company expanded its product lines to include air-suspension systems and other products and incorporated as AIM Industries, producer of the AirBagIt and Chassis Tech brands.

The new body-part and cosmetic selections are the latest innovations to be introduced by AirBagIt and Chassis Tech over the past two decades. In 2002, AirBagIt received a patent for engineering the first air strut to replace the original MaxPherson strut suspension system, replacing the MacPherson’s coil spring-suspension with a game-changing air-bag suspension.

“We’ve always understood the importance of reinvention and dedication to excellence, but come on – cars are supposed to be fun!” Morro noted. “AirBagIt.com has always strived to put the best performance-enhancing products out there, but there’s no denying that for many owners, their ride’s look is as important as its performance. Offering those owners a one-stop opportunity to max out performance and trick out their ride is another reason why AirBagIt.com is the best. And if you ask around, most people who understand this industry consider AirBagIt and Chassis Tech to be the best.”

For more information on AIM Industries or the AirBagIt and Chassis Tech brands call (800) 842-8789.

“Most serious owners know where to look for air kits and leveling kits,” Morrow said. “And it’s not like AirBagIt.com never had any good tailgate skins or hood scoops, either. But now we have more – everything enthusiasts want to find to make their car or truck look its best, they’ll find right here.”

About AirBagIt
AirBagIt has been the leader of aftermarket air-suspension kits since 1992. Along with the Chassis Tech line of products, AirBagit offers a full line of air-lift suspensions, lowering kits, leveling kits and more, plus a broad array of body-styling and cosmetic parts and accessories. The Mesa, Arizona-based retailer ships over 12,000 packages monthly and offers a full lifetime warranty on all non-electrical parts (plus a 90-day warranty on electrical parts), as well as a 100-percent refund for unused parts returned within 30 days of purchase.

For more information, interview and image request contact VirtuosOnline.