Weight-Loss Expert and Author Sanford Siegal

Renowned physician, author and weight-loss expert Dr. Sanford Siegal, a practicing physician in South Florida best known as the creator of the popular Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET(R) weight-loss system and foods, confirmed today that he has offered Donna Simpson of Old Bridge, New Jersey, $50,000 if she'll tiffany sale her much-publicized quest to reach a weight of 1,000 pounds and, instead, achieve a healthful weight. Dr. Siegal made his offer in a letter that was delivered to Simpson's home yesterday morning.

"When I first heard about Donna Simpson's plan to reach a weight of 1,000 pounds I thought it was a joke. Then I read the news reports and realized she was serious. I was appalled," said Dr. Siegal. "I understand that people are encouraging this woman on Twitter and other social media sites, and that some food companies may even be jumping on the bandwagon. In my opinion, anyone who encourages this dangerous stunt is essentially guilty of assisted suicide."

In his letter to Simpson, Dr. Siegal warned her of the health consequences that he says she is certain to face if she doesn't reverse course soon:

"Since nothing I've read about you in the media suggests that you're suicidal, I have to conclude that you aren't intentionally trying to kill yourself and are doing so unknowingly. I must assume that you simply don't appreciate the severity--and certainty--of the premature death you face and the ghastly medical problems that will precede it."

In particular, Dr. Siegal warned Simpson about the horrors of diabetes which, he said, she is virtually certain to develop if she hasn't already:

"But, mercifully, you are not likely to reach your goal. Your early success will eventually work against you. As your diabetes becomes more severe and you become less mobile (probably bedridden), there's a good chance that one or both of your legs will be amputated. This will reduce your weight significantly. Of course, your legs will not be much use to you since you probably won't be able to walk anyway, with or without them. You may not even miss your legs since you won't be able to see them as a result of the blindness that often accompanies diabetes. But you may still feel pain in them even after they're gone. That often happens after amputation; it's called 'phantom pain'."

Dr. Siegal explained in his letter that, although he hopes to stop Simpson from "eating herself to death," his tiffany rings sale motivation in making his offer is to reverse the damage that may have been done to children and impressionable teenagers who he says have been sent a dangerous message by Simpson's actions and the publicity they have received.

"As I've said, I've devoted my life to educating the world about the perils of obesity and to helping people get thin. Many others, including the current First Lady, are also involved in this struggle. Your mission--and the publicity it has generated and will continue to generate--undermine our efforts and send a very bad message. While I sincerely want to save you from eating yourself to death, it is the population as a whole--especially children and impressionable teenagers--that I hope to help by convincing you to stop setting a terrible example and start being a good role model."

Dr. Siegal's offer to Simpson provides for specific payments to be made as she achieves certain milestones. If she accepts, the first $10,000 will be paid upon her (1) ending her weight-gain diet and agreeing not to resume it in the future, (2) beginning a weight-loss diet of her choosing under a doctor's supervision, and (3) agreeing to speak to the media about her unequivocal decision to end her self-destructive behavior and pursue a healthful weight.

"The first $10,000 would come very quickly as it doesn't require her to lose weight, just to stop trying to gain weight," explained Dr. Siegal. "The other $40,000 will be paid as she reaches certain weight milestones."

Simpson, who reportedly weighs 600 pounds, would receive $10,000 for every 100 pounds she loses until she reaches 200 pounds.

"Once she hits 200 pounds, I think she'll have all the motivation she'll need to lose the rest," said Dr. tiffany bracelets sale. "By that point she'll look and feel so much better."

Dr. Siegal's offer allows Simpson to choose any weight-loss approach as long as it is approved and supervised by a doctor and doesn't involve surgery:

"As for how you lose the weight, that's up to you. I don't care which method of weight loss you choose as long as it doesn't involve surgery (let's not try to correct one ill-advised action with another) and is approved by your doctor. If you wish to follow Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET, which has worked very well for generations of dieters, I'll provide for free the cookies and shake mixes that will keep your hunger in check as you follow a reduced-calorie diet. Also at your option, I'll recommend a physician in New York City who uses Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET in his practice and who I believe would treat you at no cost."

Dr. Sanford Siegal is a practicing physician, author, and weight-loss pioneer whose South Florida medical practice, Siegal Medical Group, has treated more than 500,000 overweight patients. Although he has received recognition for his books on topics including high fiber diets, hunger control, and hypothyroidism, he is best known as the Cookie Doctor(R) behind the internationally popular Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET(R) (www.CookieDiet.com) weight-loss approach and foods.

Workplace skills plan for women patients

WOMEN with sickle cell disease will be trained and counselled to help them tiffany pendants sale their mark in the workplace.

The initiative aims to transform the lives of female sufferers and is being spearheaded by the Bahrain Society for Sickle Cell Anaemia Patient Care.

A total of BD8,000 has been raised to pay for the programme at the Bahrain Training Institute (BTI) for one year, but the society hopes to collect even more cash to extend the training for more women as well as men.

Society chairman Zakareya Ebrahim Alkadhem said the society had started with women because their futures were most affected by the disease.

"Some girls end up divorced because the disease puts a strain on the family, so we will give them skills and help them solve their problems," he told the GDN.

"There is an idea that no-one will look at or marry a woman with sickle cell disease and she doesn't have any future and this will affect her health. We want to build women's confidence and skills and show them that they can be independent from men."

The students will take a one-year UK BTEC diploma in a subject of their choice, such as tiffany earrings sale, computing, marketing, administration or graphic design.

Along with the training the women will have access to counselling at the BTI that will help them solve any personal problems they could be facing.

In addition, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland-Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI-MUB) will give the women medical counselling to help them change their lifestyles and reduce the number of days they spend in hospital and on medication.

"We need to motivate these patients and change their lifestyle, so that instead of only going to the hospital they can study and work," said Mr Alkadhem.

"We want to show these patients that they deserve more. We want this training to continue every year, so we instigate further fundraising activities.

"We are also looking at helping them set up their own micro-businesses."

There are currently 18,000 men and women in Bahrain with sickle cell disease, as well as 65,000 carriers.

Sickle cell disease is inherited from parents who are both carriers. The disease causes episodes of pain, increased susceptibility to infections and psychological problems.

People who inherit the sickle cell gene from one parent will not have the disease, but can pass the gene on to their children.

Bahrain has had an active programme for the prevention of sickle cell disease for decades and pre-marital screening has been mandatory for all Bahrainis since 2005.

Efforts by the Health Ministry to reduce the number of children being born with the tiffany necklaces sale have been successful.

In 2008, 0.7 of every 100 live births had sickle cell disease, but the figure dropped to 0.5 last year.

Donations in support of the training programme can be made at the BTI, in Isa Town.

Credit: Gulf Daily News, Manama, Bahrain

Over $8M Revenues in Profitable Gold Sales

On May 14, 2009, CCPR acquired ESM Refiners, Inc., a gold and precious metals recycle ("ESM"). The total consideration for the acquisition was 5,625,000 shares of CaseyCorp's common stock. ESM is a newly organized New York corporation formed to operate as a wholesale buyer and seller of gold and diamonds. tiffany jewelry sale acts as a middleman, aggregating gold and diamonds. ESM purchases these precious metals primarily from retail jewelers who have purchased the metals from their customers. In turn, ESM sells the metals to refiners, who then melt down the gold and produce gold bars.

Following the consummation of the acquisition, ESM became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the CaseyCorp.

Casey Corp's, President and CEO, Mr. Eduard Musheyev, has over 30 years of experience in the gold jewelry market. During this time, Musheyev has set up and managed successful companies involved in manufacturing, retailing, and refining of gold jewelry.

In the first quarter after the acquisition of ESM, Casey Corp showed a positive cash flow and a net profit, with revenues in excess of $8,000,000.

CaseyCorp anticipates an increase in revenues in 2010. With new investment and a leveraging of its extensive tiffany bracelets of the gold market, the Company plans to expand the scope of ESM's activities, increasing its coverage of the supply chain and giving it access to potentially increased revenues and profitability.

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Year-end demand slows sales drops at department stores in December

The decline in sales at major department stores in Japan slowed in December due to solid year-end tiffany on sale, but that was not enough to indicate a strong recovery in consumer spending, according to preliminary sales reports released by five industry leaders by Monday.

Isetan Co. and Mitsukoshi Ltd., which both belong to Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd., posted respective year-on-year sales falls of 4.6 and 8.2 percent on a same-store basis in December, compared with double-digit drops they suffered in November.

Isetan benefited from brisk demand for Christmas cakes and other seasonal food products, while Mitsukoshi booked an increase in sales of winter clothing in the latter half of December when temperatures dropped.

Takashimaya Co., which also incurred a double-digit sales drop in November, curbed the decline to 7.8 percent in December due to an early start of its year-end sales campaign.

Daimaru Inc. narrowed the rate of sales contraction to 1.3 percent as a result of price cuts for winter items, while Matsuzakaya Co., which promoted events such as exhibitions of local specialties, reported a 4.8 percent sales drop.

Despite slowed sales declines at department stores, personal consumption at such establishments remains tiffany sale overall in view of weak demand for mainstay luxury goods including clothing and jewelry, industry officials said.

In contrast, Fast Retailing Co. said Monday sales at its Uniqlo casual wear shops jumped 11.5 percent in December from a year earlier on a same-store basis, up for the fifth consecutive month, due to brisk sales of thermal innerwear and other winter clothing.

A sales campaign started by Fast Retailing in November to mark its 60th tiffany jewelry on sale contributed to a 13.4 percent increase in the number of customers in December.