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Sky Combat Ace in Las Vegas Reaches the One Year Mark and Adds to its Already High Powered Experience.

Posted by on April 22, 2012 1 comment

Sky Combat Ace in Las Vegas Reaches the One Year Mark and Adds to its Already High Powered Experience.











The newest addition to the Sky Combat Ace Fleet. T-6 Texan Vintage Warbird. You Can Fly It!


Las Vegas, Nevada (PRWEB) March 14, 2012

March 3rd 2012 marked the one year anniversary for Sky Combat Ace. In the past year Sky Combat Ace has become Las Vegas most flown attraction. With locals, tourists and celebrities experiencing Sky Combat Ace daily, the past years growth has been very positive. Due to popular demand of the attraction, in July Sky Combat Ace added one more Extra 330 LC for 3 ship missions and also a full flight simulator to give those who are still questioning the real thing, a quick test drive. In late February papers were signed to bring in a T-6 Texan for an authentic war bird experience. “This has been an exciting first year for Sky Combat Ace! Our feedback has been phenomenal and we are continually adding great new products to the inventory. Most recently, we added the Adrenaline Rush, which combines all the best elements of aerial dogfighting, aerobatics and low level flying in one package. We also just added our first war bird to the fleet, the T-6 Texan, which sports a 600hp Pratt and Whitney radial engine and is fully aerobatic. In addition, we will launch the first ever air combat maneuvering (ACM) experience, which will feature extremely realistic, multi-ship military tactics. Fight’s On!” – Richard “Tex” Coe CEO Sky Combat Ace

ABOUT SKY COMBAT ACE:

Sky Combat Ace is Nevada’s only true civilian aerial dogfighting school. Sky Combat Ace has generated income for Las Vegas’ hospitality driven economy, created more jobs and has allowed thousands to fulfill their lifelong dream of flying like a fighter pilot. Sky Combat Ace pairs you up with actual fighter pilots to learn the art of basic fighter maneuvering. You can fly with just the fighter pilot or take on one of your friends and test your skills against an equally matched adversary. Under the supervision of Sky Combat Ace’s highly trained fighter pilot instructors, you are the one at the controls, you are the one squeezing the trigger and you get the satisfaction of scoring a hit on your opponent. “Sky Combat Ace is as close as you can get to the Fighter Pilot experience without joining the Air Force,”- Bill “Stroke” Tracy, Colonel, USAF F-15C Command Pilot, Retired / Sky Combat Ace Director Of Operations

ABOUT THE AMIBUG GROUP:

The Amibug Group is a private equity group that owns, operates and or partners with several companies. The Amibug Group has created more than 250 jobs since 2008. Partners Gareth Long & Scott Tracy successful business ventures and passion for aviation paved the way to move forward with this amazing idea. “Sky Combat Ace has grown into a major Las Vegas attraction. The opportunity to add to the T-6 Texan to the fleet was a nice touch for the attraction’s first birthday.” – Scott Tracy, Amibug Vice President

CONTACTS:

Rick “Tex” Coe, Sky Combat Ace, CEO, richard(dot)coe(at)mojaveaviation(dot)com 702- 631-0386

Andy Gil, Sky Combat Ace, Public Relations, andygil(at)g6mediagroup(dot)com 702-884-9834





















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Chiliheads, Food Enthusiasts Enjoy Doubleheader Competition at the CasaBlanca Resort in Mesquite

Posted by on December 30, 2011 1 comment

Chiliheads, Food Enthusiasts Enjoy Doubleheader Competition at the CasaBlanca Resort in Mesquite











Barbara Ward, right, and chili cook off event organizer Susie Baumberger visit with Ward’s husband, Charlie, during the final round outside the CasaBlanca Event Center Nov. 26.


Mesquite, Nev. (PRWEB) November 30, 2011

With an estimated 30 competitors from Nevada, California, Illinois, Idaho, Arizona, Colorado and Utah competing in the High Desert Robinson Regional & Mojave Desert Regional on the grounds of the CasaBlanca Resort, there was no shortage of color and aroma.

Susie Baumberger, a retired divorce attorney who eventually became a juvenile court referee (like a judge) before retiring from the legal profession, has stayed busy with the chili cook off world. She has literally gone from judging from the bench to judging chili.

And judging by what took place during the competition Nov. 25-26, everyone is happy with the final result. Competing Chili Heads along with the crowds will not forget the days spent in ideal weather conditions on the grounds of the CasaBlanca.

“I think everyone is very happy with the cook off,” said the energetic Baumberger, who resides in Lancaster, Calif., when not following the chili cook off circuit. I’m sure the casino is happy with the turnout.”

For Baumberger, the challenges of running an event are certainly rewarding, but the fun of competing is her first love.

“I enjoy this, but I’d rather be cooking, to be honest,” she said.

Personable Charlie Ward, about to turn 79 in December, had his first chili cook off more than 28 years ago.

“My neighbor in Newport Beach talked me into entering,” laughed Ward, who has won national titles in both Mexico and Canada during his long run in the chili cook off business. “I finished second in my first cook off and was hooked.

Ward, who is now a grand master of the Chili Heads, travels with his wife, Barbara, the 2007 Salsa world champion. The pair sported an impressive setup with a canopy.

Charlie won the salsa competition the first day while Barbara captured the title the final day in what may be a great example of a husband and wife team working closely together for the mutual benefit of both.

“This is a fabulous location with fabulous weather,” Baumberger added. “The cooks love the levels of the humidity and elevation which are perfect conditions for cooking chili. Based on the chili that was turned in, the cooks took advantage of these conditions by producing some outstanding chilis.”

The People’s Choice element of the event sponsored by the Lancaster Rotary to support the global Children’s Literacy Project generated a two-day total of $ 1,400. The winning cook, Charles Harber of Fresno, Calif., captured the People’s Choice award both days to win nearly $ 700 and walked away with more money than any other cook.

Baumberger said the group anticipates a return of the chili cook offs in 2012 during the same weekend.

“We have already started putting next year’s event together,” she said. “Our cooks really enjoyed themselves and I think word will spread about how much fun everyone had here. This is a chili paradise in the desert and we love coming here.

“There is nothing about casinos that chili cooks don’t love. They’ll come back stronger than every next year.”

Among the top competitors who headed to Mesquite were Arizona resident and International Chili Society blog writer Dick Swenberger, who came in second in the world in 2010 at Manchester, N.H. was there; and Littleton, Colorado’s Kathy Plager – the 1995 Red World Champion (worth $ 25,000); along with Bakersfield, California’s Jim Beatty, the 1986 world champion and the winningest cook in ICS history.

“This is event is about one of about 200 cookoffs that are held throughout the nation each year,” said Swenberger, 73. “I have been cooking for 20 years and this is a good contest. This weekend considering that it’s Thanksgiving weekend, there is a group of about 20 cooks that always get together. This is our chili family that gets together every year doing cookoffs. We will all travel during the day on Thanksgiving and meet on the afternoon to have dinner together.

“We then go out Friday and Saturday and cook against each other. We’ll have dinner and drinks together the night after the cook off to tell lies as to why we haven’t won. We will see each other within the next two or three weeks cooking again.”

Bob Plager, of Littleton, Colo., was making his fourth trip to Mesquite.

“This was a very good event,” said Plager, 54, retired from a swimming pool maintenance business in Dallas, Tex. “I keep coming back to Mesquite because on the backend I know the judging is being run honestly and fairly. I run 12 cookoffs a year in Colorado and other states and it’s very important for me to know the people running the cookoff are doing it properly. From the chief judge and scorekeeper to the rest, this is very well run event.”

Interestingly, Plager uses prunes in his chili.

“Prunes make the chili a little sweeter and gives the gravy a beautiful gloss,” he said. “Presentation is part of the whole package. If it looks good, it should taste good. I’m the king of prunes.”

Add those names Bakersfield’s Maud Swick, the 1999 ICS World champion and you see that the inaugural double header was a homerun from the onset.

Swenberger’s wife, Nancy, made the trek even though she’s currently undergoing chemotherapy for cancer.

“She told me that she was happy to be here,” Baumberger said. “To me, this is the best possible therapy no matter what a person is facing.”

One member ICS staff – Donnie Gordon – who is the chief scorekeeper of the world and served as the head scorekeeper in last weekend’s cookoff – has faced her own challenges.

“She had health issues about a year and a half ago,” Baumberger explained. “She lost so much weight that she was a walking skeleton. She’s back, looking great and bragging that she has put on pounds.”

First-day winners in the High Desert Robinson Regional included Charlie Ward, Rosamond, Calif., first place Salsa; Skip Cooley, Reno, second place Salsa, Verde and Red; Jim Beatty, Bakersfield, Calif., first place Chili Verde; Charlie Blosfield, Southern California, third place Red Chili; Al Henry, Littleton, Colo., first place Red Chili.

Second-day winners included Cooley, second place in Salsa; Sonny Allen, Dayton, Nev., third place in Chili Verde; Dick Swenberger, second in Chili Verde; Jan Brown, Simi Valley, Calif., first place in Chili Verde.

Red Chili winners included Mark Haught, Pahrump, Nev.; Charlie Blosfield, Riverside, Calif., second place; Skip Cooley, third place.

Further information regarding future chili cookoffs can be found at http://www.chilicookoff.com; or http://www.mesquitechili.com; or by calling Michele Yegge Evans of Mesquite Gaming at 888-711-4653, ext. 14.

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Manufacturer Embraces Lead-Free Initiative: VirTex Assembly Services, Inc. Upgrades Manufacturing Equipment To Protect the Environment

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Manufacturer Embraces Lead-Free Initiative: VirTex Assembly Services, Inc. Upgrades Manufacturing Equipment To
Protect the Environment











AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB) April 4, 2007

    ”We want to be responsible corporate citizens,” said Brad Heath, CEO and founder of VirTex. “That’s one of the reasons why we have invested several hundred thousand dollars in equipment and provided increased training for our employees. By doing this, we are able to manufacture products which eliminate lead and other hazardous substances for our customers.”

VirTex embraced the movement several years ago when the European Union passed the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (ROHS) in 2003. Since then, the company has held various regional and national seminars and informational meetings to advise its customers of the transformation and new regulatory requirements taking place in the industry as a whole, and specifically at VirTex. Nearly half the products produced at VirTex have been converted to meet ROHS compliance, and VirTex expects near 100% conversion by the end of 2007.

“To their credit, almost all of our customers and suppliers have recognized the importance of this policy and willingly embraced it,” said Heath. “They are our partners. Together, we feel like we are doing our part to protect the environment around us.”

Among those customers that embrace VirTex’ Lead-Free Initiative are:

— Active Power, Inc. – “We are pleased to do business with a vendor like VirTex, which is sensitive to environmental issues. This dovetails well with our commitment to deliver green critical power solutions to the marketplace.” David Beatty, Vice President Engineering.

— Armida Technologies Corp. – “VirTex is clearly a market leader in being sensitive to environmental issues. Armida shares this core value, which reinforces the alignment of our organizations and strengthens our partnership with VirTex.” Bill Lawrence, CEO.

— Lufkin Automation, Inc. – “It is great that VirTex is sensitive to environmental issues. When you combine that quality with all the other qualities of the company, it reinforces our desire to continue our partnership with VirTex.” Davey Thomas

About VirTex Assembly Services, Inc.

VirTex Assembly Services, Inc. is a full-service manufacturer of technology-related products committed to helping its more than 50 clients get their products to market in an expeditious manner. The company, which was founded in 1999, offers turnkey solutions, which includes the initial design work, manufacturing and fulfillment services for the electronics industry. This enables VirTex’ clients to focus on the more critical elements of their business, such as product development and sales. http://www.virtexassembly.com





















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Texas Physical Therapy Specialists (TexPTS) is One of the San Antonio Business Journal?s Top 50 Private Companies

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Texas Physical Therapy Specialists (TexPTS) is One of the San Antonio Business Journal’s Top 50 Private Companies












San Antonio, TX (Vocus/PRWEB) March 15, 2011

Texas Physical Therapy Specialists (TexPTS) was named on the 2011 Top 50 Private Companies List by the San Antonio Business Journal in February 2011. The San Antonio Business Journal Top 50 List is a privileged list of the San Antonio’s fastest-growing private companies. It also represents the most comprehensive look at San Antonio’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. TexPTS’ entrepreneurial mindset is getting results for patients. They have combined the difficult tasks of hands-on physical therapy based on current and sound science with unexpectedly good patient experiences. Patients have fueled the growth of TexPTS by telling their friends, family, co-workers, colleagues, and even acquaintances to visit TexPTS for solutions to bad backs, achy joints, wounded hands, and work injuries.

In the February 18, 2011, issue of the San Antonio Business Journal, a total of 50 companies were recognized as the result of surveys tallied by certified public accounting firm Carneiro, Chumney and Company. Firms were required to be based in the San Antonio area, with at least 50 percent of ownership or control located there.

“TexPTS is honored to be a part of San Antonio’s Top 50 Private Companies List!” states Jeanne Smith, PT, DPT, OCS, TexPTS physical therapist and Chief Operating Officer. “We work so hard to give patients the best possible experience by incorporating AmaZing! customer service and treatments based on clinical excellence. I guess you can say that’s our recipe for success!”

Known for teaching and training physical therapists all over the US, TexPTS physical therapists pride themselves in being spine experts. TexPTS has joined with Evidence In Motion (EIM) to put their therapists through advanced residency and fellowship training programs. These programs train TexPTS physical therapists in clinical decision making, the newest medical research, and getting patients better faster.

In December 2010, a patient stated, “I had previous therapy with another facility and there is no comparison! This place is so much better; very accommodating in scheduling and knowledgeable and helpful therapists who care.” Another patient recently said, “The entire staff was polite and accommodating. Every visit was memorable. I was able to get better and had fun at the same time!”

According to Physical Therapy Journal in August 2010, positive perceptions of care and collaborative relationships between patients and their therapist are associated with better patient outcomes. Better patient outcomes consist of improved recovery, better emotional health and lower long term health costs. “I experienced vast improvement in my pain level, range of motion and flexibility. I was also given a home therapy instructional that I can use for life,” commented a recent TexPTS patient.

TexPTS physical therapists are not only schooled in the best medical research, but they and their staff are trained best customer service practices to create these positive perceptions of care and collaborative relationships. The TexPTS team promotes 10 AmaZing! principles, which empower them to go out of their way for patients. TexPTS’ San Antonio Business Journal Top 50 ranking is a testament to their commitment to clinical excellence and customer service, resulting in the best results for patients.

About Texas Physical Therapy Specialists:

Texas Physical Therapy Specialists (TexPTS) is a private physical therapy practice with locations throughout San Antonio, Austin, and Tyler. Known for teaching and training physical therapists all over the US, TexPTS physical therapists pride themselves in being spine experts. They deliver hands-on physical therapy based on the newest research to achieve the best results for patients with bad backs, achy joints, wounded hands, and work injuries. Along the way, the TexPTS family has fun and makes friends with their patients (and their pets, their kids, their in-laws, and neighbors…) Perhaps this is why they were voted the Best Private Physical Therapy Practice in the U.S. in 2009 by their peers in the American Physical Therapy Association. For more information visit our website at TexPTS.com or find us on Facebook.

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TexPTS Recognizes One-Year Anniversary of GRAVITY Small Group Personal Training

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TexPTS Recognizes One-Year Anniversary of GRAVITY Small Group Personal Training












Austin, TX (PRWEB) July 21, 2011

Texas Physical Therapy Specialists (TexPTS) is excited to announce the one-year anniversary of the GRAVITY fitness program at the Balcones Woods and Central clinics in Austin, Texas. GRAVITY is small group personal training that provides individual attention at an affordable price. The program is designed to avoid injury and help chronic problems, such as arthritis.

“My passion for fitness and exercise began at a young age and continued through high school when I played varsity soccer,” explains Leeda Rasoulian TexPTS Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and GRAVITY trainer. “I enjoy motivating and helping others succeed and believe that a workout should not only be beneficial and worthwhile, but fun and enjoyable as well.”

All of the GRAVITY instructors are physical therapy technicians who have received extra training to become certified GRAVITY instructors. Small group personal training allows participants to receive one-on-one time with a certified GRAVITY trainer, while avoiding the high costs of private sessions. Each GRAVITY session lasts 45 minutes, so it can fit into a busy schedule. The workouts build strength, burn fat, and improve flexibility and are modifiable for people of all fitness levels and ages. Patients with chronic problems, such as low back pain, arthritis, and tendonitis, are able to participate in GRAVITY as well.

“The great thing about GRAVITY, is that we can tailor it to the participants,” states Dr. David Browder, PT, DPT, OCS, clinic director and therapist at TexPTS’ Balcones Woods location in Austin, Texas. “We are able to work with patients who have finished their physical therapy program, but are not quite ready to head to the gym on their own. At the same time, we can also work with weekend warriors and high school athletes who are looking to effectively increase their stamina and strength.”

“Since the sessions are conducted right in our physical therapy clinic, our physical therapists are able to make sure that all participants are performing the movements safely and effectively,” continues Browder. “Patients no longer need to worry about re-injuring themselves as they work towards improved fitness. We can help them avoid the common pitfalls while we help them improve strength and agility.”

GRAVITY combines strength training, personal training, and post-rehabilitation conditioning utilizing GTS, a device that engages all muscle groups and encourages functional exercise by using an individual’s body weight as resistance against gravity. Functional exercise is a technique that recreates movements performed in the course of everyday life, thus improving performance. GTS facilitates more than 250 strength training, stretching, and Pilates exercises.

For more information on TexPTS’ fitness and wellness programs, please visit TexPTS.com.

About Texas Physical Therapy Specialists:

Texas Physical Therapy Specialists (TexPTS) is a private physical therapy practice with locations throughout San Antonio, Austin, and Tyler. Known for teaching and training physical therapists all over the US, TexPTS physical therapists pride themselves in being spine experts. They deliver hands-on physical therapy based on the newest research to achieve the best results for patients with bad backs, achy joints, wounded hands, and work injuries. Along the way, the TexPTS family has fun and makes friends with their patients (and their pets, their kids, their in-laws, and neighbors….) Perhaps this is why they were voted the Best Private Physical Therapy Practice in the U.S. in 2009 by their peers in the American Physical Therapy Association. For more information visit our website at TexPTS.com or find us on Facebook.

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Texas Teacher Certification Exams–Any Time of Year!

Posted by on June 7, 2011 1 comment

Texas Teacher Certification Exams–Any Time of Year!










(PRWEB) June 24, 2004

Until now, future Texas teachers could only take their certification exams at 20 designated locations throughout Texas only 4 or 5 times during the year. With the new Computer-Administered Tests (CAT), the exams can be taken all year round on special computers located throughout Texas.

The Computer-Administered Tests are given several times per month at many sites across Texas. Currently only 2 Computer-Administered Tests can be taken: TExES EC-4 Generalist (test #101) & TExES PPR EC-4 (test #100)

Registration deadline is 4:30pm Central Time four-business days prior to the scheduled test date.

In addition to the normal $ 82 fee (per test), the Computer-Administered Tests fee is $ 28. For information about how to register for the Computer-Administered Tests go to http://www.texes.net

Special Note: If you are using TExES Master EC-4 Generalist or TExES Master PPR EC-4 to prepare for your exams, make sure you allow the full enough time to follow the full 6-week TExES Master course. You can do the 6-week course in less time if you can log in several hours a day to do the work. If you have less than 6 weeks, it is by far preferable to pay the $ 15 fee to postpone your exam. Also, you can save $ 20 to $ 35 by purchasing TExES Master EC-4 Generalist and TExES Master PPR EC-4 at the same time (as opposed to buying them separately). The TExES Master products are available at a $ 10 discount only through July 31st—so even if you are taking your exams next year, you can take advantage of the sale price and get a jump on your program this summer.

Make sure you read and understand all the rules and regulations regarding your responsibilities in applying for and taking your exam.

An unofficial score report will be generated on-site when you complete the test. Additional test sites may be made available for the TExES CAT.

New test dates for the regularly scheduled teacher certification exams for the New School Year (2004/2005) are October 2, 2004, December 4, 2004, February 26, 2005, April 2, 2005 (limited sites), May 21, 2005, July 9, 2005 (limited site administration). These dates are subject to the terms of impending test development and administration contract negotiations.

All information about the new CAT program, including registration, can be found at http://www.texes.net


















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