With more than 90,000 acres currently under exploration, Kummetz Corporation is supporting the production of Ethanol for the use in biofuel. When combined with the sugar cane Kummetz Corporation is also working with Brazil to produce, the Company says that this biofuel will allow these areas to sell and export biofuels to help deal with the environmental crisis. Biofuels can be used to power cars and even diesel trucks, according to a spokesperson from Kummetz Corporation.

Bioethanol is a biofuel made using a combination of Ethanol and alcohol fermented from carbohydrates like sugars. Kummetz Corporation believes that by using sugar cane from Brazil, the Company can help support this country’s economy, furthering Brazil’s economic development and providing jobs.

Biofuel has a definite future in the world’s economy, Kummetz Corporation says, noting that Worldwatch Institute reported that in 2010 biofuels made up 2.7% of fuels for road transportation worldwide. Kummetz Corporation points out that this number is expected to continue to rise as traditional fuels become expensive commodities and green-friendly companies like Kummetz Corporation find ways to invest in the development of biofuels.

Brazil is a great resource for Ethanol, Kummetz Corporation management notes, with the country being the number one source for the fuel. Small amounts of Ethanol are now added to fuel for road transportation, usually mixed as a percentage. The maximum percentage today’s cars can handle is a gasoline with 15% Ethanol, Kummetz Corporation explains. Ethanol is also being used in some fireplaces.

Kummetz Corporation currently invests in projects worldwide, helping provide economy-stimulating projects to areas that need it. In addition to its work with biofuels in Brazil, Kummetz Corporation owns Kummetz Construction & Projects Ltd., a company devoted to building developments in the country. Kummetz Corporation also has projects in Africa, Bolivia, Columbia, and Spain, among other places, and continues to look for innovative companies to help throughout the world.

Urinary incontinence, like heart disease or diabetes, is a medical condition and should be treated as such, says Dr. Paul E. Perito. Many men, however, are embarrassed to discuss this issue as it seemingly means admitting that they lack control over the most sacred of male parts: the penis. In reality, urinary incontinence is not about the penis at all, it is usually an issue directly related to nerve or muscle damage. Once medicinal or behavioral therapies have been tried and they have failed, says Dr. Paul E. Perito, surgical options may need to be explored. There are currently three surgical options available to men.

Artificial Sphincter: According to Dr. Paul E. Perito, many men can find relief from urinary incontinence with an artificial sphincter. This device, which ensures that the urethra remains closed until intentional urination, is implanted surgically under either spinal or general anesthesia. According to Dr. Paul E. Perito, the device utilizes a pump placed in the scrotum which is squeezed to take pressure off a liquid filled cuff that fits around the urethra and prevents leakage by pressurizing the area.

Male Sling: Certain men may benefit from a procedure called a sling, says Dr. Paul E. Perito. A surgeon will carefully implant a strip of material around the entire urethra and attach the strip to the bones of the pelvis. According to Dr. Paul E. Perito, the purpose of the sling is to create continual pressure on the urethra halting the accidental leakage of urine until the patient willingly releases. Men with no prior history of pelvic radiation therapy and those who have not undergone an artificial sphincter implantation are the best candidates for a sling, reports Dr. Paul E. Perito.

Urinary Diversion: Dr. Paul E. Perito says that in men who have experienced complete or partial bladder removal, a urinary diversion may be necessary to correct urinary incontinence. Dr. Paul E. Perito reports that this procedure requires the surgeon to create a replacement urine reservoir by removing a portion of the small intestine. Additionally, a stoma will be created by the surgeon, which can then be drained via catheter.

Regardless of which surgical option a patient chooses, an open and uninhibited discussion with the attending physician is necessary to identify any potential risks, notes Dr. Paul E. Perito.

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Dr. Paul E. Perito graduated from the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in 1988. His Coral Gables, Florida, urology center, Perito Urology, draws patients from around the globe for its innovative and updated Erectile Dysfunction treatments. Having successfully performed over 3,000 penile implants since 2005, Dr. Paul E. Perito is considered a leader in the field. His signature minimally invasive technique, The Perito Approach, has been taught to surgeons worldwide through travel and at Coral Gables Hospital, where he is Director of Urology. Dr. Paul E Perito has participated in countless medical studies in his quest to simplify the penile implant process and make the procedure safer for his patients.

The information contained in this article is provided by Dr. Paul E. Perito for educational purposes only. It is not intended to treat or diagnose any condition.

A house is nothing more than bricks and mortar, says Joe Aldeguer. It has no feelings. But even for homeowners who readily acknowledge this fact, facing default or foreclosure is difficult. Sadly, laments Joe Aldeguer, many people in his hometown of Chicago are now confronting this challenge due to the mortgage meltdown crisis facing our nation today.

For most, accepting that it is time to let go, reports Joe Aldeguer, is the hardest part of a foreclosure. As homeowners we put so much into our houses that we often forget that the idea of “home” isn’t the rooms we occupy; it’s who occupies the rooms. Joe Aldeguer sees every day how emotional attachment to a house can actually convince individuals and families to stay and continue to fall behind. Imagine, says Joe Aldeguer, living in a house alone, without your family. It doesn’t feel so important then.

Home isn’t an address.

“Don’t hide your head in the sand,” encourages Joe Aldeguer. You didn’t feel shame when you bought the house, you shouldn’t feel shame when you let go. What you perceive as a loss now, believes Joe Aldeguer, may honestly change your life for the good. You never know what is just around the bend! Hold your head up high and be proud that you are strong enough to make tough choices for the betterment of your family.

Taking a fresh approach to your finances, points out Joe Aldeguer, may take some getting used to. As a society, we have been conditioned to treat financial obligations as the most serious of promises.  Joe Aldeguer encourages homeowners to keep in mind that their responsibility is to their family, not to the bank that put them in this position to begin with. At the height of the economic boom, many Chicago banks were giving loans out to families without fully explaining the drawbacks associated with such a large financial obligation. This failure to disclose the cons of many of the mortgage products of the day, says Joe Aldeguer, is a key factor that caused the housing collapse.

A family suffers due to a defective mortgage, not the bank.

If you now find yourself in this position, you are far from alone. Joe Aldeguer reports that millions of hardworking Americans are now wondering how to pay the mortgage, feed their family, and provide for everyday necessities. In Chicago alone, over 45,000 homes have been foreclosed on. That is a staggering number of people, many of whom, Joe Aldeguer believes, may have been conned into an unmanageable loan.

Overall, states Joe Aldeguer, you have to move forward, and not look back at the loss. It is, after all, just a business decision. As business owners must sometimes cut their losses after a failed financial maneuver and move on, so must homeowners.

Joe Aldeguer and his homeowner advocates staff are available for appointments in their suburban Chicago office. To schedule and appointment and learn how you can make a fresh start, call 312-945-8105.

Oceans 2003: Dr. Perito, thank you for chatting with us today.  You are very well known for your methods that reduce cutting and recovery time. How long ago did you begin the minimally invasive procedure?

Dr. Paul Perito: I’ve been doing the procedure for over ten years. To date, I have restored sexual function to more than 4,000 men who saw no results from other treatments, like Viagra or Cialis.

Oceans 2003: We already know that your procedure minimizes the amount of tissue dissection. Can you tell us what that means in terms of recovery?

Dr. Paul Perito: It offers clients an expeditious recovery. As an added benefit, there’s less postoperative pain.

Oceans 2003: What are some of the important differences in your procedure versus a traditional penile implant?

Dr. Paul Perito: One of the critical steps in my procedure is the rapid inflation of the implant. This is important because at this point you can see for functional cosmetic result of implant is adequate, if the cylinders are at the mid-glands.

Oceans 2003: Does this rapid inflation have any other benefits?

Dr. Paul Perito: Indeed it does. It allows you to seat the back of the implant. Seating the back of the implant is probably the hardest part of this procedure as described by one of my esteemed colleagues, Dr. Andrew Kramer. The rapid inflation serves to push the back of implant down, especially in someone that’s deep in the back.

Oceans 2003: And what if the implant does not fit the patient?

Dr. Paul Perito: The size of the implant is based on initial measurements taken of the patient. There are extenders if needed, but I try not to use them.

Oceans 2003: Why is that?

Dr. Paul Perito: I don’t recommend using a lot of rear tip extenders because the weakest part of the implant is the junction between the rear tip and the cylinders. The cylinders of the Titan implant are where you get the axial strength of the implant. So the fewer rear tip extenders utilized the less hinging effect you get on the penis and the more anatomical your erection is going to be.

Oceans 2003: These implants are pump operated, where exactly does the pump go and why?

Dr. Paul Perito: I Place the pump in the center of the scrotum. (Dr. Perito shows a set of slides to the interviewer).  You want all pumps to be midline, dependant and posterior so that while there are discrete, they are still easy to operate.

Oceans 2003: Why is that so important?

Dr. Paul Perito: It is important, especially in obese patients because it can be difficult for them to inflate their implants if this surgical outcome is not achieved.

Oceans 2003: It sounds as though you have thought of everything to expedite the process and get patients back to normal in no time.

Dr. Paul Perito: I’ve certainly tried. The original procedure is brilliant, safe and efficacous; however, I do feel that my technique has many advantages. I have been blessed to have performed thousands of successful procedures that support this claim.

Oceans 2003: Medicine is definitely always improving. Again Dr. Perito, thank you for talking with us today.

Dr. Paul Perito: It was my pleasure. I look forward to speaking with you again in the future.

Dr. Paul Perito is a 1988 graduate of the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine. His practice, Perito Urology, is considered one of the foremost Erectile Dysfunction treatments centers in the world. Since 2005, Dr. Paul Perito has successfully performed more than 3,000 penile implants, establishing him as a leader in the field. He has streamlined the procedure, making it not only more efficient, but safer, by the development and actualization of a minimally invasive approach. Aside from contributing extensively to medical publication libraries, Dr. Paul Perito heads the training center at Perito Urology where his technique is taught to an audience of surgeons from across the globe.

The information contained in this article is provided by Dr. Paul Perito for educational purposes only. It is not intended to treat or diagnose any condition.

The Balancing Act on Lifetime Television Host Beth Troutman:  We like to take The Balancing Act viewers to some lesser-known places to showcase those undiscovered destination gems worth visiting. As part of the My Weekend Series on The Balancing Act, we are all about helping plan your weekend.  This latest destination boasts some very interesting facts.  It was the home for over 30 movie companies in 1916, with stars like Oliver Hardy and Fatty Arbuckle making movies there. It is also known as “The River City by the Sea” and was the first Florida tourist destination.  It’s also home to the country’s largest urban-park system, with almost 112,000 acres of parks.  We’re talking about Jacksonville, Florida.

LYNDSAY: Jacksonville is a very unique destination. It is a city that is 840 square miles, making it the largest city in the Continental United States, land wise.  So there are many opportunities for a diversity of attractions.  Jacksonville has great beaches, with over 20 miles of beaches, as well as an urban core in downtown with lots of great performing arts, museums, wonderful dining and nightlight throughout the area, spas, shopping, you name it.

The Balancing Act Lifetime Television: What about things like the festivals that people love to go to when they’re thinking about a vacation?  Does Jacksonville have a lot of festivals to offer?

LYNDSAY: Jacksonville does have a lot of festivals throughout the year.  Many are low-cost or even free.  Jacksonville has wonderful music festivals like the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, which takes place downtown, as well as Springing The Blues which is a three-day blue festival at the beach, alongside the ocean and both are free events.

The Balancing Act on Lifetime Television: I am ready to plan my trip now.  Free is for me! What kind of food can The Balancing Act viewers expect when dining in Jacksonville?

LYNDSAY: We are in Florida along the ocean, so seafood is definitely on the menu in Jacksonville.  The two festivals to take advantage of that are The Great Atlantic Seafood Festival and The Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival that takes place in the spring. I am sure The Balancing Act viewers will not be disappointed.

The Balancing Act on Lifetime Television: Earlier I mentioned that Jacksonville used to be home to more than 30 movie companies. Can you tell The Balancing Act viewers a little more about the history of film in Jacksonville?

LYNDSAY: Jacksonville does have a rich film history.  The city pays homage to that every year with the Jacksonville Film Festival that takes place in October.

The Balancing Act on Lifetime Television: It sounds like we’re going to be able to find a festival no matter what weekend we choose to visit Jacksonville.  How about family-friendly destinations?

LYNDSAY: Jacksonville is definitely a destination that families enjoy.  There are a lot of opportunities to take advantage of there.  The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is a wonderful property along Trout River.  They have a wonderful amount of animals that were born there this year, including a jaguar, a giraffe, three stingrays which were born this year and are part of the interactive stingray bay where you can pet them, and new this year, sharks! Also, Adventure Landing is a wonderful water park that we have and Kids Kampus is a downtown park that is also educational and showcases Jacksonville’s history.

The Balancing Act on Lifetime Television: We mentioned earlier that there are 112,000 acres of parks in Jacksonville.  I would imagine that Jacksonville is pretty friendly for the eco-tourists who want to come and have a green vacation?

LYNDSAY: Eco-tourism is big in Jacksonville as the city has a wonderful array of national, state and city parks. These are perfect spots for kayaking and hiking. You can even go camping along the ocean.  Jacksonville also has a unique attraction where you can actually segway in the national park and see the flora, fauna and history right there in the park.  There are also a lot of great farmers markets where you can buy local produce and local artwork.

The Balancing Act on Lifetime Television: Seems like a perfect vacation destination for families, couples and individuals looking to get out and have some fun.  We at The Balancing Act thank you for the great destination idea!

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BrandStar Entertainment – The Balancing Act on Lifetime: When it comes to household budgeting, some of us are in a mess; organizing bills, financial planning, saving for a vacation—but we just never seem to get there.  Did you know that establishing a monthly home budget is the best way to manage your cash flow and achieve your goals?  Joining our special financial series is Etta Money from InCharge Debt Solutions.  She’s going to offer some pointers that will help lead us to success.

Etta: A lot of us have goals, but feel that they’re impossible to reach.  Goals are NOT dreams—they’re achievable!  You just have to set a financial plan.  Here are 3 simple steps to get you started. First, you need to indentify your goals, then develop a plan—then work the plan.  It sounds simple, but it can be hard to develop an achievable spending plan.

BrandStar Entertainment – The Balancing Act on Lifetime: Could you give us a few pointers?

Etta: Compare your income to your expenses.  Then write a budget assigning bills weekly or bi-weekly—according to your paychecks.  Organize your financial records in file folders or boxes and set them aside every week for paperwork.  Don’t forget service charges, checks, debit card transactions and monthly fees.  Be sure to always balance your checkbook!  In order to be successful at budgeting you need to become educated.

BrandStar Entertainment – The Balancing Act on Lifetime: How do you get started?

Etta: You can start by reviewing your home and credit card bills.  Reconfirm your bank statements and check for accuracy prior to paperwork filing.  Don’t forget to watch for those fine print messages that may unexpectedly affect your plans and inevitably– your goals!

BrandStar Entertainment – The Balancing Act on Lifetime: Could you tell us some of the resources that are available?

Etta: InCharge Debt Solutions offers workshops throughout the year to help you take control of your finances.  You can check out our website to see if there’s a workshop in your area.  Our website offers a home budget calculator tool to help manage your cash flow.  “Mind Your Finances” is also available on the site, which offers online budgeting assistance and personal finance education for ALL customers.

Etta: Remember, there are NO shortcuts to life’s achievements.  But, with determination– anything is possible.

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Marla Ahlgrimm and her colleague, were able to identify these symptoms as PMS. As pharmacists, the future founders of Madison Pharmacy Associates worked with her doctor to develop a treatment for her. Using natual progesterone, Marla Ahlgrimm was able to help this first patient. Word of the work Madison Pharmacy Associates was doing soon spread reaching women and their doctors around the nation.

In 1982, Madison Pharmacy Associates was founded as the first pharmacy in the country to specialize in women’s health. Today, Marla Ahlgrimm is proud to find that many of the women who once sought advice from Madison Pharmacy Associates about PMS are now turning to her again for support during perimenopause. Ahlgrimm, co-author of the books The HRT Solution and Self-Help for Premenstrual Syndrome, brought the term premenstrual syndrome to the U.S., helping countless women. In fact, she has helped over 300,000 women and 7,000 physicians since Marla Ahlgrimm co-founded Madison Pharmacy Associates in the early 1980s.

Ahlgrimm’s early work was inspired by a British physician, Dr. Katharina Dalton. Dr. Dalton was doing research on the syndrome when she coined the term PMS in the 1950s. Dr. Dalton’s book, Once a Month, led to research being done  worldwide, including the pharmacy where Ahlgrimm was working at the time. But while Dr. Dalton’s work fueled Ahlgrimm’s interest, Ahlgrimm spent hours compounding her own hormone replacement therapies, as well as working one-on-one with her patients, and this is what made Ahlgrimm a pioneer in her field.

Long before the term women’s health existed, Marla Ahlgrimm and her staff were listening to women talk about their health concerns—what they need, what works for them in managing symptoms, and what doesn’t. That shared history and experience forms the foundation for all of Madison Pharmacy Associates’ products and services. Today, Ahlgrimm’s consulting pharmacists and nurses combine over 100 years of experience in women’s health.

The information in this article has been previously published and is provided as a reference resource by Marla Ahlgrimm, R.Ph. The businesses referenced above were sold in 2011. Marla Ahlgrimm is also the co-founder and President of Cyclin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The company sells proprietary products for the women’s health market as well as ProCycle PMS and ProCycle Gold products. For more information, go online to www.cyclinpharma.com

Oceans2003: Thank you for speaking with us today, Marla Ahlgrimm. In more than thirty years working with women’s health, you’ve helped women deal with many issues related to menopause. How is a woman’s sleep affected?

Marla Ahlgrimm, R.Ph.: That’s a great question. Insomnia affects up to 40 percent of American adults and for women going through menopause, a drop in hormones, especially estrogen, can exacerbate it. One of the first symptoms of falling estrogen is sleep disturbance. This can occur 10 years in advance of menopause, when a woman is in her early 40’s. It’s common for menopausal women to have difficulty falling asleep, wake frequently, and have trouble falling back asleep. For many women, hot flushing and night sweats caused by a gradual decline in estrogen and progesterone can cause chronic insomnia. Other causes of insomnia can include thyroid disorders, certain medications, changes in blood sugar, lack of exercise, and excess stress.

Oceans2003: Can menopausal stress also account for some cases of insomnia?

Marla Ahlgrimm, R.Ph.: Definitely. Depression, anxiety, and stress are three major symptoms of menopause and all three are causal factors in cases of insomnia. The stress and anxiety of not being able to sleep can actually lead to something called “learned insomnia,” where the stress causes the insomnia. It’s a vicious cycle.

Oceans2003: What about over-the-counter or prescription sleep aids?

Marla Ahlgrimm, R.Ph.: While these can help restore sleep short term, they often treat the symptoms without working on the underlying cause. Doctors recommend using of prescription medications for short periods of time. After around three weeks, your body begins to build up a tolerance to many medications for sleep, decreasing their effectiveness.

Oceans2003: What about natural over-the-counter medications like melatonin?

Marla Ahlgrimm, R.Ph.: Melatonin is a very popular sleep aid. Melatonin is a natural hormone produced by the body and is available over-the-counter without a prescription.

Oceans2003: How does a patient know if her lack of sleep is a problem?

Marla Ahlgrimm, R.Ph.: One German study showed that women require an hour to an hour and a half more sleep per night than men or about eight to nine hours. Many women average less than seven. Over time, even slight sleep deprivation can have effects on short-term memory, ability to concentrate, cause daytime fatigue, and mood changes.  While everyone suffers occasional bouts of insomnia, when sleep deprivation occurs for more than three weeks, it’s time to see a doctor.

Oceans2003: How does Marla Ahlgrimm help women overcome insomnia during menopause?

Marla Ahlgrimm, R.Ph.: When self-care isn’t enough, hormone therapy can help. Not only will estrogen help manage hot flashes and night sweats, bioidentical progesterone, your body’s natural calming hormone, can induce sleep without the side effects associated with prescription sleep medications.

Marla Ahlgrimm, pharmacist, has devoted her professional career to women and their health. For the past three decades, Marla Ahlgrimm has worked to develop natural or bioidentical hormone treatments. The founder and CEO of Women’s Health America, Ahlgrimm has helped more than 300,000 women find relief from premenstrual syndrome (PMS), peri-menopause, and menopause using low dose, natural hormones. In 2011, Marla Ahlgrimm sold Madison Pharmacy Associates, the first pharmacy in the nation to specialize women’s health. For more information about Marla Ahlgrimm, R.Ph. go online to www.marlaahlgrimmonline.com

1. Keep a survival kit in the car with a plastic bag of low-fat cereals, rice cakes, or fruit. Having these healthy snacks on hand for children can help avoid the late afternoon slump when everyone is tired, cranky and hungry, says Marla Ahlgrimm.

2. Enlist help from the family. Take this time to teach your kids how to shop for and prepare healthier foods, such as fruit and carrots sticks.

3. It’s okay to be little selfish, quips Ahlgrimm. Snag the best looking Apple for yourself and pretend it’s a grand prize.

Can’t sleep or take a nap? Marla Ahlgrimm recommends finding other ways to rest:

1. Find your own quiet, restful time and each day. Make sure to sit down somewhere and be quiet. Marla Ahlgrimm points out that keeping a journal can ensure that you do this. If you have children you may want to set a timer and tell them that it’s your journal time and they can come get you in the timer goes off.

2. Take the time listening to music or book on tape. It’s good for the soul to get away from reality with a good book or soothing music, says Ahlgrimm.

3. Pamper yourself. Marla Ahlgrimm suggests that a manicure or pedicure will allow some nice, quiet reflection time.

4. Don’t use a pocket-sized calendar to record PMS symptoms, says Ahlgrimm. It’s too easy to keep it buried in a purse or drawer. It often helps women to have a large charts posted somewhere that you’ll see. Marla Ahlgrimm advises to write down how you feel just before bed.

5. Keep things simple. Invest in some smiley face stickers and sad face stickers and use them when you just don’t feel like writing. Ahlgrimm points out that you can always add more detail later if you need to.

6. If your husband is really supportive, ask him to keep a chart too. Sometimes, when another individual helps keep track of a woman’s symptoms, they are easier to chart, as the sufferer may not even realize they act a certain way when it is “that time of the month,” reports Marla Ahlgrimm.

It’s important to take care of you, and doing so sets a healthy example for the entire family. Marla Ahlgrimm also notes that allowing your family to help you manage your PMS symptoms gives everyone a positive role in making family happier.

Many IRS enrolled agents are former IRS employees, Instant Tax Solutions explains. In fact, among Instant Tax Solutions’ staff of forty are several former IRS agents. These agents, Instant Tax Solutions describes, are required to pass a background check and have logged a minimum term of service. According to Instant Tax Solutions, taxpayers may contact the IRS to question the status of an IRS Enrolled Agent’s status at any time.

If someone desires status as an IRS Enrolled Agent but does not possess IRS experience, Instant Tax Solutions says, that person must pass a written test to achieve IRS Enrolled Agent status. Instant Tax Solutions says this test is called a Special Enrollment Examination (SEE), and agents are required to pass all components of the test before qualifying to be an IRS Enrolled Agent. Given by a third party, the SEE tests prospective agents on individual, business, and representation, practice, and procedures, according to Instant Tax Solutions.

IRS Enrolled Agents, Instant Tax Solutions explains, are able to represent taxpayers with the IRS on issues such as audits and collections. Instant Tax Solutions says Enrolled Agents can also help taxpayers file appeals and negotiate past due payments, even working out payment plans with the IRS. The IRS Enrolled Agent designation is significant because aside from Enrolled Agents, only attorneys and CPAs are allowed to represent taxpayers in front of IRS administration, Instant Tax Solutions emphasizes.

Instant Tax Solutions’ staff of 40-plus IRS enrolled agents, tax attorneys, and CPAs have more than 100 years of combined experience. Instant Tax Solutions provides tax relief for taxpayers in all 50 states, providing a free consultation to each taxpayer with no obligation. For more information, visit ITS online at www.instanttaxsolutions.com