No Place To Hide Drug From Abuse In America

America - a country founded on principles of individual freedom, by strong-principled men and women who fought to create a social structure in which citizens could choose their religions and their own ways of life.

Some people may consider that the American way of life is under attack by political or economic factors. This may or may not be true - but one thing is certain: America and Americans are under concerted attack by those who manufacture, smuggle, distribute and sell drugs of abuse. This is so true that there is no corner of this great country in which illicit drug use or abuse of prescription drugs cannot be found.

Families who move from cities to suburbs or from suburbs to rural areas simply trade one profile of drug abuse for another. Instead of the presence of heroin dealers in an inner city neighborhood, a suburban mom now faces the threat of addictive prescription painkillers that are readily available in her children's high school. Instead of the threat of powder or crack cocaine found in a metropolitan area, a family may face an even greater danger from the crystal meth available in a seemingly-pristine rural area. Crystal meth is a smokable form of methamphetamine with an even higher addictiveness.

The truth is that the drug epidemic now posing a threat to us all is not a new problem. Back in the 1960s as drug use in America hit a new plateau of acceptability, an early anti-drug crusader American author and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard wrote, "The acceleration of widespread use of drugs such as LSD, heroin, cocaine, 'angel dust,' marijuana and a long list of others has contributed heavily to a debilitated society. The drug scene is worldwide. It is swimming in blood and human misery." It was this observation and grave concern that motivated Mr. Hubbard to spend the better part of the next twenty years researching effective solutions to drug addiction.

As the drug epidemic began to find its way from the big cities to suburbs and rural communities, the problem met so little opposition as to grow unchecked. This occurred because smaller communities did not have an adequate tax base to hire and train sufficient numbers of law enforcement officers to detect and arrest the dealers. The limited resources of small towns also meant fewer and smaller drug treatment programs, fewer trained substance abuse professionals or school nurses.

In the past decade, more federal funds have become available to help suburban and small town America address the drug problem. But in fact, there's no pot of money unlimited enough to provide adequate drug enforcement, judicial, treatment and rehabilitation in every urban, suburban and rural area of this country that needs it. The numbers of drug users and addicts are simply too huge. In 2006, more than twenty million Americans ages 12 and older were current users of illicit drugs. More than 22 million people were classified with substance dependence or abuse, which meant that they were either addicted to drugs or alcohol or used enough of the substance to damage their lives.
Waiting for a federal handout will never be the solution. What CAN we do to protect our homeland from the curse of substance abuse?

There is actually a great deal that can be done to improve this scene. In this editorial series, we will arm you with information that can give you tools to impact the drug problem in your home or community. This is a fight that concerns us all. If communities are educated on drug abuse and band together in a united effort, we can be triumphant in this battle and so preserve the way of life we hold so dear.

Tungsten Treasure Launches New Website Featuring Designer Tungsten Carbide Jewelry For Men And Women

Tungsten carbide is a relatively new material in the jewelry industry. It has only recently been used in manufacturing jewelry. Due to its hypoallergenic (lower allergic tendency) nature and due to its extreme hardness, it is not apt to lose its luster like other polished metals and is slowly becoming popular among the jewelry designers and the people wearing them. A ring or bracelet made from Tungsten Carbide will never need polishing and it is virtually scratchproof.

History of Tungsten
The word Tungsten in Swedish and Danish means "heavy stone." The current name for the element is Wolfram and was founded by Peter Woulfe in 1779 who examined wolframite.

Gold, silver and platinum like Tungsten are heavy elements. It is naturally occurring and is an important element responsible for the development of human civilization. Without tungsten we would not have the filament inside the incandescent light bulb. Tungsten gives the filament the toughness and resilience exceeding any other metal. In 1922 the Germans developed Tungsten Carbide as the material used in making better cutting tool bits for precision milling and cutting of steel.

Tungsten has the highest melting point of all the elements at 6,700 degrees F (3,420 degrees C). Its permanent attributes deem it to be the hardest metal on the planet.

Today tungsten carbide jewelry is being preferred by many people, which is attributed to its toughness and strength. Although tungsten is primarily used in mechanical industry applications, it is quickly gaining popularity as a durable, long lasting, material used in jewelry.

Is Your Skin Dry & Parched This Summer? If So, Don't Panic! Organic Bath Co. Can Help With An Array of Organic, Skin-Healthy Products!

Summer weather can make your skin dull and dry and look years older than it truly is. You love the Summer and don't want to stay inside just to avoid the wind, sun, and water so what can you do? You can use products from Organic Bath Co. that contain natural herbs and biological ingredients that provide benefits that are unsurpassed by anything developed in a test tube. We strive to use the cleanest ingredients that are designed by Nature to deliver the results you expect, at a price you can afford.

Organic Bath Co.'s Specialty Bath Line provides a healthy alternative for your skin. A combination of White Tea and rich vitamins are carefully put together to give you an organic spa experience without ever going to the spa. Nourishing your skin naturally is what we do best. Available in four botanicals; White Tea, Lavender Vanilla, Pomegranate Fig, and Honey Chai.

The Spa Pro line offers the quality you expect in a high end spa brand, at drug store prices. This new line provides products made only with pure and organic ingredients. Made with Certified Organic White Tea, none of these products have Parabens, Petroleum, FD& amp; amp; C Colors, or SLS/ SLES. Available in four refreshing botanicals; White Tea, Lavender Vanilla, Pomegranate Fig, and Honey Chai

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What Do Women Really Want for Mother's Day? Diamond Rings, Precious Things, or Gadgets with Bling?

Do women want diamond rings, precious things, or cool gadgets with bling for Mother's Day? The answer can be found in research reports which confirm that today's woman is a major purchaser of consumer electronics and gadgets. According to the Consumer Electronics Association:

• Women actually spent more on technology last year than men. It says women accounted for $55 billion of the $96 billion spent on electronics gear
• Women are involved in 89 percent of all consumer electronics purchase decisions.
• Eighty-four (84) percent of women believe that new technologies can help improve their lives.
• Forty-eight (48) percent of women age 18-34 own a digital camera.
Atlanta-based retailer, She-Tech, confirms the research reports with its online offering of stylish laptop bags and cool gadgets for tech-loving women.

For nearly five years, She-Tech has offered women a stylish alternative to the usual masculine-looking computer bags, with its collection of computer bags uniquely designed for women. Due to customer demand, it has recently expanded its online offerings to include gadgets and digital accessories, such as rhinestone earphones. The increased demand for digital accessories is evident in She-Tech's new tagline: "Accessorizing Your Digital Lifestyle".

Patricia Joseph, Founder and Creative director, says "women want the latest and greatest gadgets, and are as much in love with high-tech accessories as men".

She-Tech combines fashion and function to create its unique line of laptop cases and digital accessories for fashion-conscious, tech-savvy women. She-Tech continues to expand its brand in major markets across the United States and internationally.

Lisa Kline Men Debuts Online Shopping Mecca for Style Kings

Lisa Kline Men, an A-List Los Angeles clothing boutique, proudly announces the launch of its new men’s Web site, completing its online trifecta in the men’s, women’s, and children’s categories. Men who love fashion but prefer to watch baseball rather than shop can now do both at the same time.

Lisa Kline, the style maven behind the namesake retail empire, knows men. She realizes that the majority of men do not always want to take time out of their busy days to shop -- even the most fashion-conscientious ones. The new Lisa Kline Men's Web site counters this challenge, offering many unique features to help make shopping effortless and time-saving. The Web site enables users to create wish lists for birthdays or reminders for future purchases. Unsure of what to purchase? The Live Chat tool offers one-on-one support with Lisa Kline stylists for those who have questions about products or who would just like an opinion on what shirt or accessory is more popular with the ladies.

The Web site has a user-friendly interface that makes shopping painless
— even enjoyable. Users can shop by designer or product, view look books, and subscribe to weekly newsletters for the scoop on the latest trends and newest products. Lisa also gives her personal input on the hottest items with her “Lisa’s Picks” section.

Being one of the first high-end apparel retailers to cater solely to men, Lisa Kline Men’s Web site sets precedent virtually as well. Featured brands include Autumn Cashmere Mens, Vince Mens, Simon Carter, Kinetix, Jan Leslie, Rex Tees, and Friend or Foe.

MensMax™, the makers of the first penis skin treatment cream, RestoreMax™, made their first public appearance at the Exxotica Convention in Miami Beach, FL, and the results were very exciting. The Exxotica Convention is a trade show devoted to adult products, and MensMax™ at MensMax.com, decided to step out of their online website and go public.

Not knowing what to expect, the MensMax™ booth was loaded with inventory for on the spot sales, and thousands of coupons were given away for the people who wanted to check out the website for themselves. The Exxotica convention caters to people who are very open minded about adult issues, and so the audience was very comfortable with the concept of penis skin care.

In addition to merely selling a great deal of RestoreMax™ to the foot-traffic walking by, MensMax™ made several strong alliances with other websites and retail distributors that may result in many other marketing options in the future.

Key Challenges and Issues facing the World Watches & Clocks Markets

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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Watches & Clocks in Millions of US$. The specific product segments analyzed are Watches (Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999), & Luxury ($1000 and above), and Clocks. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region and product segment for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 255 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Bulgari, Bulova, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Citizen Holdings Co., Ltd., Compagnie Financiere Richemont International, Cartier SA, Gucci Group, Hermes International, Junghans Uhren GmbH, Movado Group Inc., Patek Philippe SA, Rhythm Watch Co., Ltd., Seiko Holdings Corporation, Seiko Corporation of America, The Swatch Group Ltd., Tag Heuer International SA, Timex Corporation, and Titan Industries Ltd. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

Topman, a British based leader in men's fashion, has announced the launch of 'The Classic Sunglasses Project' in conjunction with Linda Farrow Vintage.

The Topman Sunglasses Project, which follows on from last season's White Shirt Project, will be the second in a series of ongoing projects where Topman has invited a selection of designers to interpret their ideas of a certain product.

The five designers creating sunglasses for this season are Bernhard Willhelm, Kim Jones, Oliver Spencer, 0044 and Linda Farrow Vintage along with Topman Design.

Gordon Richardson, Topman Design and Product Development Director commented on the launch:

"With the recent phenomenal growth in the men's fashion accessories arena in the past year; it's particularly apt that Topman's follow-on to the successful White Shirt Project is The Classic Sunglasses Project. Once again working with a selection of eminent designers who have each interpreted a different classic men's sunglasses style, the range has been given extra kudos by collaborating with Linda Farrow, the project's host whose very name implies quality and luxury."

Renowned internationally for his visionary designs and ingenious playful pop references, German born Bernhard Wilhelm is the first of the designers to take part in the project. His glasses are deliberately oversized with 60s inspired chunky plastic frames and original lens shape. The glasses are available in three different styles: black frames with black lens, clear frames with black lens and tortoise shell frames with brown lenses.

Now regulars on the official menswear calendar in Paris, Japanese designers 0044 with their signature dark gothic aesthetic has been reflected perfectly in their creation for this assignment. With large wrap around frames and shield lenses, the 0044 glasses are available in both all black and olive green. The design features also include a silver skull encrusted into the arms of the frame and a typically sinister poem engraved onto each lens.