Is positive psychology effective in healing post combat veterans challenged with PTSD and TBI? According to Lisa Cypers Kamen, Happiness Expert, Wellbeing Post Combat Specialist, and Director of 501 (c) (3) nonprofit Harvesting Happiness for Heroes, the 25% success rate of the HH4Heroes veteran wellbeing work speaks for itself. HH4Heroes’ unique positive psychology curriculum reflects an overall increase in sustained personal happiness and reintegration management for veterans, and will serve as the focus of her keynote address at the upcoming UNSEEN WOUND Armed Forces Day event and “friend raiser”, on May 19th at San Diego’s Liberty Station on Historic Decatur Road. HH4Heroes’ presence at the UNSEEN WOUND’s event is especially significant in raising local awareness for what the Voice of San Diego states is home to 28,666 veterans, making the city home to one of the largest population of veterans that have served in the Iraq and Afghanistan war alone.

Sharing the stage with fellow keynote speakers, Rick Collins, Founder of the UNSEEN WOUND and Colonel David Sutherland, Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for Warrior and Family Support, Kamen will present the HH4Heroes.org solutions based mission in post combat wellbeing to military families, spouses, caretakers, families of the fallen and veteran attendees at the public event. HH4Heroes and the UNSEEN WOUND hope to raise public awareness for treatment needs of veterans challenged with the invisible effects of PTSD and TBI such as; depression, substance abuse, communication deficiency, anger management, difficulty maintaining relationships, sustained wellbeing health, suicide, deficient parenting, joblessness and homelessness.

Appearing on San Diego’s CBS8 on Wednesday, May 16th raising awareness for the event, Kamen stated, “We all have the tools and resources for our healing, sometimes we just need coaching to get through it. Combat trauma is a very normal part of returning home from war, and there are things that we can do in a positive way to help reintegrate and successfully readapt warrior skills to civilian society.” Unique to HH4Heroes, is the organization’s curriculum which expands the reach and effectiveness of the individual post combat veteran needs, to address the entire circle of caregivers and support outlets that encompass the veteran upon his/her return home.

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SAN DIEGO, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Sequenom Inc., (NASDAQ: SQNM) through its wholly owned subsidiary Sequenom Center for Molecular Medicine, LLC, (Sequenom CMM) entered into the recently announced provider network participation agreement with Coventry Health Care National Network, Inc. on May 4, 2012. The agreement included an effective date of July 1, 2012 for Sequenom CMM’s participation in provider networks offered and sold by Coventry.

On May 14, 2012, Sequenom CMM received a written notice from Coventry Health Care, Inc. on behalf of itself and its affiliates, including Coventry Health Care National Network, Inc., terminating the agreement without cause as provided for in the agreement, effective August 31, 2012.  Coventry advised Sequenom CMM that this decision was not a judgment on Sequenom, Inc., Sequenom CMM or its products. 

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SAN DIEGO, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — ResMed Inc. (NYSE: RMD) today announced plans to initiate a dividend beginning in fiscal year 2013.

Subject to declaration by the board of directors, ResMed plans to initiate a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share in the first quarter of its fiscal 2013, which begins on July 1, 2012.  ResMed plans to pay the dividend in US currency to holders of its common stock trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).  Holders of Chess Depositary Instruments (CDIs) trading on the Australian Stock Exchange will receive an equivalent amount in Australian currency, based on the exchange rate on the record date, and reflecting the 10:1 ratio between CDIs and NYSE shares. ResMed expects the dividend will be unfranked for Australian tax purposes.

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“Healthy children are more successful in school, miss fewer days of school, are more attentive and well behaved, and are more likely to graduate from high school and go to college,” the letter stated. Click here to read the letter.

For more information about SDUSD Breakfast Programs, contact Norma Johnson at njohnson4@sandi.net or 858-627-7308.

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Lockbox

Lockbox technology is effectively a game changer for cloud privacy.

Lockbox, a cloud encryption company with products including a private client portal and private collaborative workspaces, won Runners Up in the category of “Most Innovative Security Products and Services” at “The Security Summit – West”, sponsored by The Security Network.

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Kevin Brooks, President TERIS Washington/California joined the company in 2002.

Kevin has been critical in TERIS’ explosive growth in Silicon Valley and the Bay Area since assuming responsibility for this region

Leading eDiscovery support firm TERIS announced that it has promoted executive Kevin Brooks to the new role of President, TERIS Washington/California.

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Shaft Medical offers a unique combination of Botox and radio frequency laser to eliminate hard to treat frown lines and forehead wrinkles in men.

Shaft Medical San Diego, the area’s leading aesthetic medicine practice providing the full range of advanced cosmetic procedures, now offers the Botox No Frown San Diego procedure for men.

Botox California and Palm Springs is now increasingly being used by men, even those not currently running for President.

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Writing in today’s (May 16) issue of Journal of the American Medical Association, Anita Raj, professor of medicine in the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, and colleagues, report that marriage rates for girls under the age of 14 in India, Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh – the South Asian countries with the highest historical rates – have significantly declined since 1991. Conversely, the rate among girls aged 16 and 17 continues largely unchanged or, in the case of Bangladesh, has increased 36 percent.

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The findings, published May 9 as an online-first paper in Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, describe how the copper transporter works as a biochemical pump to seize copper atoms outside of a cell and whisks the atoms through the otherwise impervious cell membrane into the cell cytoplasm. The same pump transports the platinum-containing drug cisplatin into cancer cells to help kill them. Igor Tsigelny, a research scientist at the university’s San Diego Supercomputer Center and Department of Neurosciences, is lead author of the paper.

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Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by infection with protozoan parasites from the genus Plasmodium. It affects more than 225 million people worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions, resulting in fever, headaches and in severe cases coma and death. While a variety of often costly antimalarial medications are available to travelers in those regions to protect against infections, a vaccine offering a high level of protection from the disease does not yet exist.

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47-year-old Eric D. won a $147,108 jackpot playing the Wheel of Fortune® MegaJackpot® progressive at Barona Resort & Casino on Saturday. This most recent jackpot hit on the heels of a $1 million jackpot that struck just last week.

The Chula Vista resident and Club Barona member said that he was “euphoric” about the Saturday night prize and would use the winnings for his daughter’s education and to make repairs around his house. And, after celebrating with Barona staff and excited onlookers, he accepted an invitation to stay the night in one of Barona’s luxury suites and celebrate Mother’s Day with his family on Sunday.

“The month of May has already proved to be a big month for winners at Barona,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “And, we are gearing up for the ‘Golden Key Giveaway’ — one of our biggest promotions of the year — that kicks off on May 21 and goes through June 28. So, there are going to be even more big winners in the weeks to come!”

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SAN DIEGO, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is alerting customers to be aware of a scam that has impacted other utility customers in several states across the country. The scam claims that President Barack Obama is providing credits or applying payments to utility bills. In some cases, scammers have asked for social security numbers in order to allow for credits or to apply payments to customers’ utility bills, presenting an identity-theft risk. According to reports, scammers have visited customers in person, posted fliers and used social media and texting to send messages claiming that President Obama will provide a credit or directly pay utility bills.

SDG&E wants to assure customers that SDG&E employees carry proper identification when called out to any job.  The company also does not randomly call or text customers asking for social security numbers or other information. Customers should verify the employee’s proper uniform and identification before letting anyone in the home or on their property. Customer safety is a top priority for SDG&E and employees will always be happy to wait while the customer confirms their identity.

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ImageWare Systems, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : IWSY), a leader in multimodal biometric security solutions, provided a corporate update today to highlight ImageWare’s progress over the last six months.

Key Milestones and Events

• Completed a $10.0 million equity financing with MDB Capital Group;
• Eliminated all long-term debt and existing Series C and D Preferred Stock;
• Finalized and released version 2.0 of ImageWare’s flagship Biometric Engine (BE);
• Began a definitive marketing campaign within the port and commercial marketplaces;
• Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) ordered a suite of ImageWare’s biometric identity management and credentialing software, valued at approximately $1.0 million;
• Awarded four patents in U.S., Canada, China and Australia;
• John Cronin, managing director of the world’s largest Intellectual Property (IP) strategy consulting firm, ipCG, was appointed to ImageWare’s board of directors; and
• Reestablished current reporting status with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Progress Overview and 2012 Outlook

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ImageWare Systems, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : IWSY), a leader in multimodal biometric security solutions, has released version 2.0 of its Biometric Engine (BE), an evolutionary leap in physical security identification at airports, seaports and other critical points-of-access for both government and private enterprises. This new version will join and enhance the suite of server-based products targeted at the secure identification markets.

BE 2.0 marks an inflection point in the execution of ImageWare’s business plan, as the release rolls out the new version to major government clients like Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), operators of LAX, and the Veterans Administration, and offers a new entry point to the commercial sector, which is expected to benefit from enhanced identity authentication methods in the upgrade.

The release also addresses head-on the SAFE Port Act, which requires foreign shippers by 2013 to not only secure cargo being shipped to the U.S. but also securitize the identity of individuals loading their contents. In several instances, foreign governments are mandating the private sector to finance these security enhancements in order to expedite the implementation process.

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The team, whose name is “Team 1%”, will travel to Delaware in early August to compete against teams from Russia, China, Canada and other parts of the United States.

As part of the competition, the team acted as corporate business leaders, making decisions that affected the profitability and sustainability of their virtual company in an attempt to outperform their competitors in profit, sales, and market share. They set prices, determined production levels, invested in capital, planned marketing and research, and developed budgets.

“I am excited about the competition,” Nguyen said. “Through this experience, I’ve found out that anything can happen, good or bad. If you can quickly assess and adapt to the situation, things can turn out alright.”

San Diego Unified School District has traditionally had at least four teams in the Junior Achievement Titan San Diego and regional competitions each year. Past participants have included students from various high schools, including Clairemont, Henry, Scripps Ranch and San Diego High.

For more information on Team 1%, contact Mark Abbott at mabbott@sandi.net. For more information about the Global Junior Achievement Titan Challenge, visit Junior Achievement Worldwide at www.jaworldwide.org.

The work is published in Monday’s (May 14) online Early Edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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“We created the Trusted Cloud Alliance, to establish those guiding principals and certify companies to a higher standard.”

Bulldog Data Services, an IT consulting company, in San Diego, CA announced the formation of the Trusted Cloud Alliance. This alliance will help solve the business problems that have never been addressed by Cloud providers, providing cloud consumers with a cloud “bill of rights.”

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American Tuna Brings 100% American Made Albacore Tuna From San Diego, California

Besides being a rich source of essential omega-3 fatty acids, the U.S. Tuna Foundation said that eating more canned tuna will also help Americans meet the recommendations of lower saturated fat.

The Made In America Store introduces America Tuna, an all American can of tuna from San Diego, California. American Tuna consists of six different fishing families to bring you the highest quality Albacore tuna.

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