QLD:$900m spent on Qld reconstruction

AAP General News (Australia)
08-24-2011
QLD:$900m spent on Qld reconstruction

About 900 million dollars of the 6.8 billion dollars earmarked for the reconstruction
of Queensland after summer's disasters has been spent.

The Queensland Reconstruction Authority on Wednesday briefed a state parliament finance
and administration committee on its progress to date.

The authority's chief executive GRAEME NEWTON says 385 million dollars worth of projects
are complete, and another 512 million dollars' worth are out to tender or under construction.

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Fed: Joyce slams Garnaut emissions recommendations

AAP General News (Australia)
02-22-2008
Fed: Joyce slams Garnaut emissions recommendations

CANBERRA, Feb 22 AAP - Half Australia's population would have to leave the country
if economist Ross Garnaut's proposed emissions cuts are to be met, Nationals senator Barnaby
Joyce says.

Alternatively, Australians could accept poverty and align their living standards with
that of people living in central Africa, according to the outspoken Queenslander.

In his interim report on climate change policy released yesterday, Professor Garnaut
said the federal government should set a 2020 greenhouse target this year and consider
setting a 2050 target …

WA:Needy to be biggest winner out of WA budget

AAP General News (Australia)
04-28-2011
WA:Needy to be biggest winner out of WA budget

Premier COLIN BARNETT says the upcoming West Australian budget will see funding directed
to those most in need at levels never seen before.

Mr BARNETT will hand down the state budget on May 19 .. which is expected to focus
heavily on social policy areas with non-government organisations set to be the biggest
winners.

The government came under attack for last year's budget .. which included significant
hikes in utility prices .. and Mr BARNETT later apologised for the impact it had on low-income
households and pensioners.

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FED:Gillard presser after health talks=2

AAP General News (Australia)
02-13-2011
FED:Gillard presser after health talks=2

The COAG meeting also agreed on a national pool of funding.

"We have agreed there will be a national funding body which will be a pooled arrangement
making transparent funding flows in health," Ms Gillard said.

"This is a huge step forward.

"Through this national funding body we will be able to ensure hospitals around the
nation are transparently and fairly funded."

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FED:We didn't let regions down: Truss=6

AAP General News (Australia)
08-30-2010
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Mr Truss said Mr Crook told Monday's meeting he would want to see progress in his goals
and objectives, including a return of more regional wealth back to the regions.

In particular he called for the the commonwealth to match the $860 million provided
by the WA state government to regions under its Royalties for Regions program.

Under that program, 25 per cent of the state's mining and onshore petroleum royalties
are returned to regional areas each year for investment in projects, infrastructure and
community services.

Mr Truss said the coalition supported a greater return of regional generated wealth.

He said the royalties program had been popular and successful in WA and was delivering
real results.

"And we want to deliver similar results," but Mr Truss acknowledged this proposal had
been rejected at the Nationals' annual conference in June.

But he said "we want to make sure there is a better return to the regions."

Mr Truss said the federal government did not collect much by way of royalties.

"So it's not practical for us to have a program that's identical to the WA program.

So we have go to look at more innovative way to be able to deliver similar benefits,"

he said.

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Tas: Rudd backs Greens ministers in Tas govt

AAP General News (Australia)
04-22-2010
Tas: Rudd backs Greens ministers in Tas govt

HOBART, April 22 AAP - Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says Tasmania's minority Labor government,
which includes a Greens minister, can work.

Labor leader David Bartlett was retained as leader of a minority government following
the March 20 state election, which delivered 10 seats to both the Labor and Liberal parties
and the remaining five to the Greens.

In a first for the state, Labor offered two cabinet positions to the Greens, making
Nick McKim the first ever Greens minister in any state or federal government.

On a visit to Hobart on Thursday, Mr Rudd said the new arrangements could work.

"What I believe what the premier has done is a practical course of action in response
to the will of the people," he told reporters.

"I've also noted carefully what the Tasmanian Greens leader has had to say. He's committed
himself to a constructive course of action. I see expressions of good will all round.

"I work with every democratically elected government in the country - Liberal, Labor,
Calathumpian, Green, whatever you like."

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WA: Server vital to Firepower inquiry "sold to Cash Converters"

AAP General News (Australia)
12-08-2009
WA: Server vital to Firepower inquiry "sold to Cash Converters"

By Warwick Stanley

PERTH, Dec 8 AAP - A file server sought by liquidators of Firepower may have been sold
to a pawnbroker, the boss of the failed fuel pill company says.

Tim Johnston, who is appearing at a liquidators' hearing into the Firepower collapse,
says the file server had been kept at a house in Perth being used as an office for two
Firepower companies.

The sole director of the Centaur and Cdel companies, Gary Conwell, who was Firepower's
Perth operations manager, was in possession of the server when the company went into administration
in July last year, the Federal Court hearing in Perth was told.

Richard Douglas, for the liquidators, said it had later gone missing after being given
to an associate of Mr Johnston, Berge Koopelian.

Mr Johnston said he could not recall whether he had authorised Mr Koopelian to take
the server before the company went into liquidation in October 2008.

"I was in London trying to arrange funds and negotiate a settlement with people trying
to knock the company over," Mr Johnston said.

He agreed the server was part of an attempt to salvage the company, but could not explain
why Mr Conwell had taken the server to his house as part of that rescue.

"I don't know why it ended up at his house," he said.

Mr Douglas said Mr Johnston's Melbourne-based lawyers, Varrasso and Associates, had
written to the liquidator Bryan Hughes in October, telling him the server would be delivered
"as soon as practicable after inquiries are made as to its ownership".

They would be "removing any information to which you are not entitled" and this information
would be kept in storage, the minute said.

Mr Johnston said he did not recall directing his lawyers to pass on this message.

In a letter to Mr Hughes on December 27 last year, Varrasso and Associates said they
had located the server and it could be expected to reach his office in the new year.

In January, Varrasso and Associates ceased to act for Mr Johnston.

The man behind the Firepower collapse, which cost investors about $100 million, told
the court the server by then was in the hands of Mr Koopelian.

He said he had asked Mr Koopelian about the server's whereabouts.

"He said he was owed money so he sold it to Cash Converters," Mr Johnston said.

He said he thought it had been sold in Queensland but had no other information as to
where it could be found.

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Main stories in tonight's 1800 Seven News

AAP General News (Australia)
04-30-2009
Main stories in tonight's 1800 Seven News

SYDNEY, April 30 AAP - Highlights of tonight's Seven News at 1800.

- The World Health Organisation warned a global swine flu pandemic was imminent, as
more nations confirmed cases of a deadly disease that has spread round the world in a
matter of days.

- A graffiti vandal who stopped a train to spray trains have been sent to jail for 12 months.

- Police say it could take five days to clear out a drug lab on Sydney's northern beaches.

- A former chemistry lecturer has been jailed for his role in setting up an ecstasy lab.

- A wrong planeload calculation caused a near disastrous tail-strike by a fully-laden
airliner carrying 275 passengers and crew at Melbourne Airport in March.

- Mourners who were total strangers wept openly for abandoned newborn baby Nicholas
as his tiny casket was lowered into the ground on Thursday.

- A Sydney driver caught speeding at 233kn/h will spend his weekends for the next six
months in jail

- A Perth man has been fined $1500 for trying to climb the sails of the Sydney Opera House.

- Celebrities have turned out for an exclusive original show for designer Willow as
part of Australian Fashion Week.

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NSW: Retailers forecast bumper year for post-Christmas sales

AAP General News (Australia)
12-25-2008
NSW: Retailers forecast bumper year for post-Christmas sales

SYDNEY, Dec 25 AAP - Despite the economic downturn, Australians are tipped to fork
out more than $14 billion on the post-Christmas sales, retail industry experts say.

The Australian National Retailers Association (ANRA) forecasts that cash registers
around the nation will ring up a combined total greater than last year.

"Australians are expected to spend almost $14.6 billion at the shops, compared to $14.1
billion last year over the Boxing Day and New Year period," ANRA boss Margy Osmond said
in a statement.

"We've seen some very aggressive pre-Christmas sales, so shoppers can expect retailers
will up the ante from Boxing Day onwards to maintain the momentum going."

Post-Christmas spending is expected to be up on 2007 in all states and territories,
with ANRA forecasting $5.5 billion will be spent between Boxing Day and the end of December
and a further $9 billion between January 1 and January 15.

Major Sydney and Melbourne retailers, including Myer and David Jones, are due to open
at 5am (AEDT) on Friday to a crowd of eager bargain hunters.

At David Jones' Elizabeth Street store in Sydney's CBD, Australian singer Delta Goodrem
will launch the retailer's 103rd post-Christmas clearance with an appearance of the Australian
diva due at 5.50am (AEDT).

In South Australia, shoppers have to wait until Saturday to snare a bargain with shops
closed on Friday.

"After a tough year, retailers are working hard to attract shoppers and move stock
left over from Christmas," Australian Retailers Association (ARA) director Richard Evans
said in a statement.

"Generous sales of up to 70 per cent off or more should continue for two weeks into January.

"There may be longer lines and delays in changerooms and at the register, but with
a little patience shoppers can enjoy some big savings this Boxing Day."

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Fed: Australia must have nuclear power: Liberal frontbencher

AAP General News (Australia)
08-19-2008
Fed: Australia must have nuclear power: Liberal frontbencher

A Liberal frontbencher says we must have nuclear power if we're going to cut greenhouse
gas emissions.

IAN MACFARLANE says nuclear energy has enormous potential to provide zero-emission
.. baseload electricity.

He says emissions trading and renewable energy won't do enough to cut greenhouse pollution.

Mr MACFARLANE says that's an inconvenient truth for the federal government.

He says there needs to be a bipartisan approach to adopting nuclear power .. and he
accuses Labor of having a contradictory and chaotic policy on uranium.

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AAP National News Wire Round-Up for Breakfast, April 12

AAP General News (Australia)
04-12-2008
AAP National News Wire Round-Up for Breakfast, April 12
Breakfast Round-Up: HIGHLIGHTS OF THE AAP RTV FILE AT 0430


Rudd (SANYA)

KEVIN RUDD's discussed cricket and the situation in Afghanistan .. during his meeting
in China with Pakistani President PERVEZ MUSHARRAF.

Australia cancelled its tour of Pakistan last month .. over concerns for the security of players.

The prime minister's discussed the tour during his meeting this afternoon with MUSHARRAF
.. saying he hopes the situation can be resolved and the tour continue.

The two leaders have also agreed to continue talks over what Pakistan could be doing
in Afghanistan .. to better aid the effort of coalition forces fighting against the Taliban.



Intervention (CANBERRA)

The future of the Northern Territory intervention could be up in the air .. following
revelations Aboriginal communities and intervention workers have been exposed to a cancer-causing
chemical.

More than 50 intervention workers .. police and army officers may have been affected
by shipping containers which have been used for accommodation for the workers.

The containers are believed to contain formaldehyde .. a toxic chemical used in glue
which can cause cancer .. asthma .. respiratory problems and skin and nasal irritations.

Indigenous Affairs Minister JENNY MACKLIN is now waiting for a report on the situation
.. which is due to be handed to her on Monday.



Oly08 Dalai (NEW DELHI)

The Dalai Lama's representative says nations have a right to boycott the Olympics ..

even though the exiled Tibetan leader supports China hosting the Beijing Games.

TEMPA TSERING says the Tibetan spiritual leader has always said China .. which has
one-sixth of the world's population .. should have the right to host the Olympics.

But he says whether other countries boycott the Games or not is their right.

Meanwhile runners have begun carrying the Olympic torch through Buenos Aires .. with
Argentine police keeping small pro- and anti-China protest groups apart at points along
the 13-kilometre route.



Kons (MELBOURNE)

Tasmanian police will investigate how the shredded document .. that forced deputy premier
STEVE KONS to resign for misleading parliament .. was made public.

Tasmanian police commissioner JACK JOHNSTON says Solicitor-General LEIGH SEALY has
asked him to investigate how the document was removed from Mr KONS' office.

A letter was found in a rubbish bin outside his Burnie office last year .. revealing
he recommended former Resource Planning and Development Commissioner SIMON COOPER be appointed
a magistrate.

Mr KONS had to resign .. for denying to parliament he'd ever recommended the appointment
until the document was released .. proving he'd lied.

The document was pieced back together and produced in parliament this week by Greens
politician KIM BOOTH.



Hair

A hair transplant company is being investigated for abusing the Medicare safety net
.. with allegations it told patients accommodation and domestic flights would be covered
under the scheme.

Medicare's looking into the National Hair Institute .. after a company letter surfaced
telling a female patient an all inclusive treatment package would be covered by the safety
net.

The Australian newspaper reports the package included domestic flights .. luxury accommodation
and limousine transfers .. and was priced at more than 10-thousand dollars.

The safety net refunds 80 per cent of expenses once patients have spent a particular amount.

The company has denied rorting the safety net .. with medical director RHETT BOSNICH
saying the cost of the package didn't include flights or hotel stays.



Summit Youth (CANBERRA)

The nation's best and brightest young minds are convening in Canberra this weekend
.. to share their ideas for Australia's future.

The 100 hand-picked delegates will have two days to discuss and workshop ideas .. to
be pitched at the prime minister's 2020 ideas summit the following weekend.

They'll be debating key areas .. including the economy .. education .. climate change
.. health and the future of Australian governance.



Briefly in other news ..



A RiverCat ferry captain has been found NOT guilty of dangerous navigation .. causing
the death of a fisherman in Sydney Harbour.



New figures indicate rural and remote communities aren't receiving their fair share of
Medicare funding for mental health services .. despite a blow-out in the estimated cost
of the program.



French commandos have seized six pirates in Somalia .. during a daring helicopter raid
launched shortly after the bandits released the 30-strong crew of a luxury yacht they'd
hijacked last week.



A beaming KATE MIDDLETON has watched Britain's Prince WILLIAM become a pilot of the Royal
Air Force as part of his current military career.



in Finance ..



Rates Wizard (MELBOURNE)

Non-bank lender Wizard Home Loans has hiked its standard mortgage rate by 12 basis
points to 9.29 per cent per annum.

Wizard says the higher cost of wholesale funds shows no signs of improvement .. and
the gap between the official cash rate and its own funding costs has increased significantly
over recent months.



in Sport ..



AFL Wrap (Melbourne)

Essendon has suffered two more hamstring injuries on the way to a 30-point AFL loss
to the Western Bulldogs last night at Telstra Dome.

The Bulldogs won 19.14 (128) to 14.14 (98).

Round four continues today when St Kilda face a big test against unbeaten Geelong at
Telstra Dome.

North Melbourne host Melbourne this afternoon at the MCG and Sydney play West Coast
tonight at ANZ Stadium.



League Wrap (SYDNEY)

Gold Coast have claimed top spot on the NRL ladder while Melbourne flexed their premiership
muscle with a 26-4 win over Manly in last night's grand final rematch at Olympic Park.

At Parramatta .. the Titans won 28-20 to claim outright the lead with four wins from
their first five games.

The action continues today with St George Illawarra hosting North Queensland in Wollongong
.. while the Sydney Roosters have to do without WILLIE MASON and ANTHONY MINICHIELLO at
Penrith.



Super Wrap (PERTH)

The Western Force and New South Wales Waratahs battle for the mantle of Australia's
top Super 14 team in Perth tonight .. with the winner set to claim a spot in the competition's
top four.

The Brumbies will also be in action tonight .. aiming to keep alive their faint finals
hopes against the third-placed Blues in Auckland.

Leaders the Crusaders host the Lions in Christchurch while in Cape Town late tonight
the Stormers play the Cheetahs.

Last night .. the Sharks came from behind to beat the Highlanders 19-17 in Dunedin
to maintain their unbeaten record.



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NSW: Govt to discuss electricity privatisation proposal

AAP General News (Australia)
12-09-2007
NSW: Govt to discuss electricity privatisation proposal

SYDNEY, Dec 9 AAP - The NSW government will meet tomorrow to discuss the privatisation
of the electricity industry, a proposal which has drawn mixed reaction.

Cabinet will review the Owen Report, which recommended selling off the state's electricity
generating and retail sectors, before Caucus deliberates.

The report, handed down by Professor Anthony Owen in September, said NSW needed new
electricity baseload generation by 2013-14.

The new power station would have to be either gas or coal fired, supported by energy
efficient measures and renewables.

The report said the new generator should be built by the private sector, which would
not be commercially viable unless the state's other generators, and the retail arm, were
privatised.

The only other alternative to selling off the generators was to lease them on long-term
contracts, otherwise the government would have to pay $15 billion to build the plant itself,
the report said.

The NSW Business Chamber said privatisation was the only way forward, but shire councils
believe the plan would result in higher costs for country consumers.

NSW Energy Minister Ian McDonald has said consumer protection issues will be a top
priority for the government in its discussion of the proposal.

NSW Business Chamber chief executive officer Kevin MacDonald said electricity usage
was running near capacity.

He said without further investment in a base load facility sometime in the next six
years, residents would start to see interruptions to supply.

"The Owen Inquiry estimates that if NSW undertakes a privatisation program then the
bottom line of the NSW balance sheet will be $22 billion better off when interest payments
are taken into account," he said in a statement.

"This means NSW can then reinvest in critical infrastructure such as railways, roads,
ports and public transport."

Mr MacDonald said the privatisation of electricity in Victoria demonstrated state governments
could pursue a sell-off without costs running out of control for consumers.

"Already NSW has an independent pricing umpire in IPART and this will not change," he said.

"Victoria undertook electricity privatisation over a decade ago and Victorian consumers
pay similar prices to that of NSW residents."

But Shires Association of NSW president Bruce Miller said privatisation in Victoria
had been so badly managed that costs to consumers were only being moderated through the
purchase of cheaper NSW energy.

"Privatisation of essential services has never achieved the promised benefits," he
said in a statement.

"Wherever this has occurred, we have seen loss of jobs and increases in prices over time.

"Regional and rural communities are dependent on the electricity industry not just
for reliable and affordable services, but also for jobs, especially apprenticeship training."

Mr Miller also criticised the government for having a caucus meeting after parliament
had risen for the year.

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NSW: Man stabbed in chest outside south Sydney supermarket

AAP General News (Australia)
04-26-2007
NSW: Man stabbed in chest outside south Sydney supermarket

A man has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after being stabbed in the
chest outside a supermarket in Sydney's south last night.

The 26-year-old man was at the checkout of a supermarket on Moate Avenue in Brighton-Le-Sands
when he was approached by a man about 9.30pm (AEST).

The men began to argue .. before taking the altercation to the footpath outside the supermarket.

During the argument the 26-year-old Brighton-Le-Sands man was stabbed in the chest
and is now in a stable condition after surgery.

The other man was last seen running east on Princess Street towards the Grand Parade.

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NSW: Sydney ferries disrupted for yacht race

AAP General News (Australia)
12-25-2006
NSW: Sydney ferries disrupted for yacht race

Sydney Ferries services will be disrupted tomorrow as the Boxing Day Sydney to Hobart
yacht race gets under way.

Ferry services will be delayed with high passenger numbers expected and the large number
of vessels on Sydney Harbour.

Sydney Ferries advises people intending to take a ferry to plan ahead .. because Manly
ferries will be replaced by buses in the middle of the day because of the Sydney to Hobart
yacht race.

There will be no Manly JetCat service after 7.35am (AEDT) and buses will replace Manly
ferries between 11.20am and 3pm.

Extra Manly ferry services will be scheduled every 20 minutes at other times of the day.

There will be a modified Watsons Bay timetable between 11.45am and 2.15pm and during
which time no ferries will stop at Watsons Bay.





Information is available on the Transport Infoline on 131 500 or at www.131500.info.

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Qld: ABC female staff to be interviewed as part of cancer probe

AAP General News (Australia)
08-17-2006
Qld: ABC female staff to be interviewed as part of cancer probe

Experts investigating an incidence of breast cancer at Brisbane's ABC studios .. say
information should be collected on all women who've worked at the site .. in the past
11 years.

The ABC's released its first progress report into the incidence of cancer at its headquarters
in Toowong .. in Brisbane's inner west.

The review was launched .. after it was revealed 12 women who worked there had been
diagnosed with breast cancer since 1995.

The report says while it hasn't yet established whether the number of cases of breast
cancer is greater than might be reasonably expected .. more investigations are needed.

ABC managing director MARK SCOTT says all recommended studies will be undertaken as a priority.

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Fed: Downer defends department over handling of AWB scandal=2

AAP General News (Australia)
04-11-2006
Fed: Downer defends department over handling of AWB scandal=2

Senior counsel assisting the inquiry .. JOHN AGIUS SC .. put it to Mr DOWNER that it's
strange nobody at DFAT put all these things together and pressed AWB for a firm breakdown
of the wheat contract prices.

But the minister said he thought while DFAT had spoken to AWB about the allegations
.. they wouldn't have thrown a great deal of light on the question.

And he said DFAT had no legal right to examine AWB's files.

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SA: SA parliamentary speaker quits in paedophile MP row

AAP General News (Australia)
04-04-2005
SA: SA parliamentary speaker quits in paedophile MP row

By Steve Larkin

ADELAIDE, April 4 AAP - South Australian MP Peter Lewis quit as parliamentary speaker
today, feeling betrayed by a Labor government which he said should be addressing his claim
one of the state's sitting MPs was a paedophile.

Mr Lewis, the Independent who handed government to Labor at the 2002 election with
his decisive vote of support, claimed today there was a network of "organised activity"

between a group of high society paedophiles in Australia involving politicians, the judiciary
and public servants.

The Rann government, which had since forged a majority with other independents to strengthen
its power base, was to have passed a no confidence motion in Mr Lewis as parliament resumed
today.

But Mr Lewis, a controversial MP representing a rural seat east of Adelaide, quit and
avoided becoming the first SA speaker to have been ousted by a no confidence motion since
state parliament began in 1857.

In a 20-minute address to parliament, Mr Lewis defended raising his claims of a serving
paedophile MP - allegations now under police investigation.

Mr Lewis said two gay men, since murdered, had separately told his office of an MP
who frequented Adelaide's south parklands, a known homosexual haunt.

Suggesting the subsequent murders of the men could not be dismissed as coincidence,
two volunteers who worked from Mr Lewis' office last Friday released statutory declarations
naming four prominent Adelaide people as paedophiles.

Two of those named were police officers, and Police Commissioner Mal Hyde today said
the claims were now being investigated.

Mr Lewis told parliament today: "There will never be a smoking gun ... as hard evidence"

against a paedophile network he claimed included MPs throughout Australia and the judiciary.

"Removing me will not remove the stain or the shame," he told parliament.

Mr Lewis said he would contest his seat at the next state poll, due by March next year.

"It's not over," he said.

"There is a hell of a job to do to clean up the mess.

"I guess what the government has to do, what (Premier) Mike Rann has got to do, is
understand now he won't have me to help him through it.

"It (the government) is out over the edge of a precipice, on an overhanging rock and
it thinks it's on firm ground."

Mr Lewis' resignation came as the Labor government flagged legislation removing parliamentary
privilege for naming or identifying any politician or public official as being involved
in criminal sexual misconduct.

The legislation, described by Deputy Premier Kevin Foley as groundbreaking in the Westminster
political system, would also allow a police search of Mr Lewis' parliamentary offices
for evidence regarding the paedophile MP claim.

Mr Lewis, who was expelled from the Liberal Party in 2000 for calling for the then-premier
to resign, was replaced as speaker by Independent Bob Such.

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The Nasdaq Japan Market marks first year anniversary.

M2 PRESSWIRE-19 June 2001-NASDAQ: The Nasdaq Japan Market marks first year anniversary (C)1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

RDATE:19062001

* Total of 56 Companies Listed in First Year

* 25% IPO Market Share Gained in First Year

Tokyo, Osaka-Japan -- The Nasdaq Japan Market today celebrates its first year anniversary of trading. Since its debut one year ago with eight listed companies, Nasdaq Japan has facilitated the capital raising efforts of Japanese companies and offered investors a global, transparent and efficient market. Today, 56 companies representing a broad cross section of industries including software, retail, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and multimedia have listed their issues on the Nasdaq Japan Market.

Since its launch a year ago as a section of the Osaka Securities Exchange, Nasdaq Japan has set the groundwork for changing the financial markets landscape in Japan. For the first time in the history of Japan's financial markets, investors and companies were offered a broader choice in markets and investments. Nasdaq Japan has leveraged the strength of the Nasdaq brand to attract new issues by implementing rigorous listing and disclosure standards and providing listed companies with a range of value-added services. Nasdaq Japan also represents a key Nasdaq hub for a common technology platform linking Asia with markets in Europe and the United States giving issuers future access to global pools of liquidity.

During the past year, the market has enjoyed steady and continuous growth gaining significant ground in IPO market share. Since its launch on June 19th last year, the Nasdaq Japan Market listed a total of 56 companies of which 49 were new IPOs, giving Nasdaq Japan 25% of the new IPO market share, second behind the Over the Counter Market (OTC) at 43%. The market also distinguished itself in the first 5 months of 2001 by surpassing all markets in terms of market capitalization, taking 37% market share in this area.

"In its first year of operation, Nasdaq Japan has made a significant impact in the way companies can access capital for their future growth," stated President and CEO of Nasdaq Japan, Inc., Tatsuyuki Saeki. "The Nasdaq Japan Market is best suited to meet issuer and investor needs by providing a transparent and efficient state of the art market to attracting quality issues."

"It has been a year since the Nasdaq Japan Market was established," commented Goro Tatsumi, President and CEO, Osaka Securities Exchange, Co., Ltd. "I am very pleased with its steady growth in spite of the overall slowdown in Japanese markets. We look forward to developing Nasdaq Japan further and making it an attractive market for all market participants."

The Nasdaq Stock Market Chairman, Frank G. Zarb, in Tokyo to participate in anniversary celebrations stated, "This anniversary marks a year of building for Nasdaq Japan - building the foundation of our market and building for the long-term. In the next year, we plan to continue to grow our marketplace and be the launching point for more new companies that can help build the Japanese economy. We plan to introduce a new trading platform that should improve trading through the introduction of a dealer-based market making system. Also in the coming year, we are working to offer Nasdaq 100 companies on Nasdaq Japan, giving Japanese investors easy access to some of the world's most innovative and growth oriented companies."

Evolution of Nasdaq Japan January 1, 2000 Tatsuyuki Saeki, becomes President and CEO of the Nasdaq Japan Planning Company

January 11, 2000 The Nasdaq Stock Market announces the creation of IndigoMarkets, a joint venture with SSI Technologies of India. IndigoMarkets will create internet- based trading and market systems for Nasdaq global markets, including Nasdaq Japan and Nasdaq Europe stock markets.

March 15, 2000 Nasdaq Association of Japan is established and holds its first official meeting.

April 1, 2000 Nasdaq Japan Planning Company becomes Nasdaq Japan, Inc.

April 19, 2000 Nasdaq Japan and OSE sign business cooperation agreement to jointly operate the Nasdaq Japan Market.

May 8, 2000 The Nasdaq Japan Market is formally established and receives applications from eight companies seeking to list on its market on the first day of trading. The eight listing applicants are: Xnet Corp., Creek & River Co., Sugi Pharmacy Co., Digital Design Co., Digicube Co., Don Quijote Co., Honda Verno Tokai Co., and Zero Co. (former: Masternet Co.)

June 19, 2000 The Nasdaq Japan Market opens for its first day of trading.

October 26, 2000 Nasdaq Japan, Inc., completes Private Placement and 13 leading Japanese and foreign brokerages participate in capital increase.

November 7, 2000 The first Presidents Forum is held with NJ issuers' top executives.

December 31, 2000 A total of 40 companies are listed as of year-end, capturing a total market share of 22%.

February 20, 2001 Osaka Securities Exchange and Nasdaq Japan, Inc., appoint Citibank as the clearing agent for international stocks traded on The Nasdaq Japan Market.

February 28, 2001 AIU Insurance and Nasdaq Japan, Inc. sign marketing cooperation agreement to provide exclusive package of insurance products to Nasdaq Japan listed companies.

March 7, 2001 Nasdaq Japan, Inc. selects KDDI to provide data center and computer operations facilities for its next-generation, hybrid-trading platform.

March 30, 2001 A total of 49 companies are listed on the NJ market as of the close of the 1st quarter bringing NJ's market share to 31%. NJ captured market share from all other markets, ranking 2nd behind Jasdaq's 42% share, TSE 3%, Mothers 10% and 14% on other regional exchanges combined.

May 15, 2001 Osaka Securities Exchange Board of Directors approves outline of the Nasdaq Japan Market's new trading. The trading rules will be implemented as part of the new hybrid trading platform that will be based on the Market Maker system.

June 1, 2001 The new nasdaq-japan.com website tailored to the needs of issuers and investors is launched

June 19, 2001 Nasdaq Japan Market marks its First Year Anniversary of trading with a total of 56 listed companies.

Membership in the Nasdaq Japan Club reaches 6,800.

CONTACT: Gabriella Espinosa Tel: +81 3 5563 8222 Andrew MacMillan Tel: +1 212 858 4150

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Pennzoil-Quaker State Company Reports Six Percent Increase in Second Quarter Recurring Net Income.

HOUSTON, Aug. 8 /PRNewswire/ --

Pennzoil-Quaker State Company (NYSE: PZL) today announced recurring net income of $18 million, a six percent improvement versus a year ago. On a per share basis, recurring earnings were 23 cents for the quarter, flat with a year ago. The increase in net income reflects improvement from all operating business segments, partially offset by lower other income and higher interest expense. Including nonrecurring charges related to one-time merger and restructuring costs, reported net income was $12.6 million or 16 cents per share. Revenue in the quarter increased 13 percent versus a year ago, to $859 million.

For the first six months of 2000, recurring net income was $25.3 million, or 32 cents per share versus 34 cents per share for the same period last year. Including nonrecurring charges, reported net loss for the first six months of 2000 was $5.3 million or seven cents per share. Year-to-date, revenue increased 12 percent to $1.6 billion.

"These results are in-line with our expectations," according to Jim Postl, president and chief executive officer. "We are achieving operating gains in all three business segments, despite difficult market conditions. The cost of our basic raw material tripled in the last 18 months, producing cost, price and volume distortions in the market and in our operating results. We are overcoming these challenges with cost reductions which, compared to last year, equal $17 million in the quarter and $32 million year to date."

Lubricants and Consumer Products: Recurring operating income for this segment increased 4.8 percent to $58.8 million in the second quarter versus $56.1 million last year. Second quarter revenue increased 5.0 percent to $532 million, driven by a 16.8 percent increase from consumer products and a 14.0 percent increase from international. Lubricants' revenue increased 2.6 percent versus a year ago.

For the first six months of 2000, revenue and recurring operating income increased 3.5 percent and 4.1 percent, respectively, from a year ago.

Pennzoil(R) motor oil is America's number one selling motor oil with an average 12-month market share of 22.3 percent compared to 21.6 percent for the same period last year. Quaker State(R) motor oil is the number two selling motor oil in the United States with an average market share of 14.7 percent, nearly a full market share point ahead of the number three competitor.

Jiffy Lube International: Recurring operating income for Jiffy Lube in the second quarter was $8.6 million, a 110 percent increase from $4.1 million last year. Comparable store sales were up 5.2 percent systemwide in the quarter. Revenues were $86.0 million, a 22 percent decrease from the second quarter a year ago due to the sale of company-owned stores to franchisees after the merger. The year-over-year improvement in operating income highlights the continued turnaround begun late in 1999 at the nation's number one fast lube operation.

For the first six months of 2000, comparable store sales were up 5.5 percent and recurring operating income increased 76 percent from a year ago. Year-to-date revenues decreased 26 percent due to the sale of company-owned stores.

Base Oil & Specialty Products: Recurring operating income for this segment was $8.4 million in the second quarter compared to a recurring operating loss of $0.7 million in 1999, reflecting improved margins. Total revenue was $309.6 million, a 58 percent increase from $195.4 million for second quarter of 1999.

For the first six months of 2000, revenue increased 65 percent while recurring operating income increased $12.9 million from a year ago to $9.7 million.

Note: The company's second quarter conference call with the financial community will be broadcast live on the internet beginning at 9:00 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, August 8th. The audio recording will be available for one week following the live call. To listen to the call, please visit the company's website at http://www.pennzoil-quakerstate.com/.

Pennzoil-Quaker State Company is a leading worldwide automotive consumer products company, marketing over 1,300 products with 20 leading brands in more than 50 countries. The company markets Pennzoil(R) and Quaker State(R) brand motor oils, the number one and number two selling motor oils in the United States. Jiffy Lube, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pennzoil-Quaker State Company, is the world's largest fast lube operator and franchiser. For more information about Pennzoil-Quaker State Company, visit its web site at http://www.pennzoil-quakerstate.com/.

The following are the unaudited results of operations for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2000 compared to the same periods in 1999.

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended

June 30 June 30

2000 1999 2000 1999

(Expressed in thousands except per share amounts)

REVENUES

Lubricants and Consumer

Products $532,432 $507,001 $1,020,837 $ 986,129

Base Oil and Specialty

Products 309,556 195,367 579,466 351,400

Jiffy Lube 85,968 110,107 171,005 231,206

Other (1,589) (668) 1,148 (1,574)

Intersegment sales (67,634) (54,293) (133,811) (105,585)

Total revenues $858,733 $757,514 $1,638,645 $1,461,576

OPERATING INCOME

Lubricants and Consumer

Products $ 56,232 $ 51,568 $ 102,925 $ 93,646

Base Oil and Specialty

Products 7,998 (3,628) (4,081) (9,606)

Jiffy Lube 7,627 (978) 10,876 (866)

Other (3,175) 7,251 (4,498) 10,780

Total operating income 68,682 54,213 105,222 93,954

Corporate administrative

expenses 17,075 18,728 69,141 40,540

Interest charges, net 23,601 21,081 45,242 38,822

Income (loss) before income

tax 28,006 14,404 (9,161) 14,592

Income tax provision

(benefit) 15,425 8,102 (3,834) 10,509

NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 12,581 $ 6,302 $ (5,327) $ 4,083

BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS

(LOSS) PER SHARE $ 0.16 $ 0.08 $ (0.07) $ 0.05

AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING

BASIC 78,403 77,757 78,308 77,703

DILUTED 79,641 78,053 78,308 78,006

END OF PERIOD SHARES

OUTSTANDING 78,496 77,823 78,496 77,823

The following reconciles unaudited results of operations with recurring results for the three months ended June 30, 2000.

Three Months Ended

June 30, 2000

Nonrecurring

Reported Items Recurring

(Expressed in millions except per share amounts)

OPERATING INCOME

Lubricants and Consumer Products $ 56.2 $ 2.6 (A) $ 58.8

Base Oil and Specialty Products 8.0 0.4 (B) 8.4

Jiffy Lube 7.7 0.9 (C) 8.6

Other (3.2) --- (3.2)

Total operating income 68.7 3.9 72.6

Corporate administrative expenses 17.1 (0.3)(D) 16.8

Interest charges, net 23.6 --- 23.6

Income before income tax 28.0 4.2 32.2

Income tax provision (benefit) 15.4 (1.2) 14.2

NET INCOME $ 12.6 $ 5.4 $ 18.0

BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER

SHARE $ 0.16 $ 0.07 $ 0.23

Explanation of Nonrecurring Items

(A) Lubricants and consumer products

One-time merger costs 2.6

(B) Base oil and specialty products

Restructuring costs 0.4

(C) Jiffy Lube

One-time merger costs 0.9

(D) Corporate and administrative

One-time merger costs 0.3

The following reconciles unaudited results of operations with recurring results for the six months ended June 30, 2000.

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2000

Nonrecurring

Reported Items Recurring

(Expressed in millions except per share amounts)

OPERATING INCOME

Lubricants and Consumer

Products $ 102.9 $ 4.0 (A) $ 106.9

Base Oil and Specialty Products (4.1) 13.8 (B) 9.7

Jiffy Lube 10.9 1.4 (C) 12.3

Other (4.5) --- (4.5)

Total operating income 105.2 19.2 124.4

Corporate administrative expenses 69.2 (36.8)(D) 32.4

Interest charges, net 45.2 --- 45.2

Income (loss) before income tax (9.2) 56.0 46.8

Income tax provision (benefit) (3.9) 25.4 21.5

NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (5.3) $ 30.6 $ 25.3

BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS)

PER SHARE $ (0.07) $ 0.39 $ 0.32

Explanation of Nonrecurring Items

(A) Lubricants and consumer products

One-time merger costs 4.0

(B) Base oil and specialty products

Restructuring costs 0.8

Costs associated with Shreveport fire 13.0

13.8

(C) Jiffy Lube

One-time merger costs 1.4

(D) Corporate and administrative

G&A cost reduction project 34.4

One-time merger costs 2.4

36.8

PENNZOIL - QUAKER STATE COMPANY

OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS

(UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended % Six Months Ended %

June 30 Change June 30 Change

2000 1999 2000 1999

LUBRICANTS AND

CONSUMER PRODUCTS

Total recurring

revenues

(in thousands):

Lubricants $375,856 $366,190 2.6% $ 722,318 $711,050 1.6%

Consumer

Products 96,869 82,924 16.8% 184,152 167,219 10.1%

International 66,229 58,071 14.0% 123,202 108,019 14.1%

Eliminations &

Other (6,522) (184) N/A (8,835) (155) N/A

Total recurring

revenues $532,432 $507,001 5.0% $1,020,837 $986,133 3.5%

Recurring Operating

income

(in thousands):

Lubricants $ 44,761 $ 38,736 15.6% $ 75,802 $ 73,981 2.5%

Consumer

Products 9,342 13,214 -29.3% 21,897 22,204 -1.4%

International 4,709 4,173 12.8% 9,176 6,509 41.0%

Total recurring

operating

income $ 58,812 $ 56,123 4.8% $ 106,875 $102,694 4.1%

JIFFY LUBE

Domestic systemwide

sales

(in thousands) $301,753 $278,895 8.2% $ 581,211 $555,807 4.6%

Same center sales

Jiffy Lube

(in thousands) $280,298 $266,328 5.2% $ 538,959 $510,999 5.5%

Systemwide average

cars per day (A) 41.3 --- N/A 40.4 --- N/A

Systemwide average

ticket

price (A) $ 40.33 $ --- N/A $ 39.79 $ --- N/A

Systemwide Centers

open 2,162 2,147 0.7% 2,162 2,147 0.7%

BASE OIL AND SPECIALTY

PRODUCTS

Excel Paralubes base

oil production

(bbls per day) 14,985 15,310 -2.1% 14,655 12,128 20.8%

Excel Paralubes

average base oil

margin

($ per bbl) $ 16.41 $ 12.28 33.6% $ 13.97 $ 12.90 8.3%

Shreveport raw

materials processed

(bbls per day) 44,499 49,817 -10.7% 37,511 45,750 -18.0%

Shreveport average

refiner's margin

($ per bbl) $ 2.99 $ 2.59 15.4% $ 2.74 $ 3.74 -26.7%

WTI Crude Oil $ 28.60 $ 17.66 61.9% $ 28.67 $ 15.35 86.8%

(A) 1999 Average Ticket Price and Average Cars per Day not available for

comparison.

SEDONA Acquires Equity and Reseller Rights for Internet Lead Tracking Technology; SEDONA to Embed Lead Factory Into Its CRM Solution.

Business Editors

LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 14, 2000

SEDONA Corporation (Nasdaq: SDNA) announced today that it has made an equity investment in Lead Factory's forthcoming lead tracking Internet application.

SEDONA has also acquired worldwide non-exclusive reseller rights to the new software and will embed it into its Internet Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution for small and mid-sized companies.

Lead Factory Inc. is a Boston-based start-up that has architected and is developing an affordable, web-based lead-tracking solution that helps sales and marketing organizations easily track and manage their leads. It is an active system driven by a set of user-defined workflow rules. Set-up wizards help users customize the system for their own organization in a matter of a few minutes and the system requires no IT support or special hardware/software other than an Internet connection and standard browser. Lead Factory allows companies to measure the effectiveness of their marketing programs and ensure that the names generated are contributing best to revenue goals and optimizing company resources. Lead Factory will be integrated into SEDONA's offering in the second quarter of this year.

SEDONA is embedding the technology within its CRM solution as the front-end process for collecting and cultivating prospect information into an overall closed loop marketing and sales process. Critical to end-to-end customer management, the very first interactions with a prospect can create lasting impressions throughout the relationship. The tight integration of Lead Factory with SEDONA's visual profiling and other CRM technologies, will significantly help organizations effectively acquire and retain more customers.

Commenting on SEDONA's investment in Lead Factory, Marco Emrich, president and CEO of SEDONA, said, "Lead Factory is a critical component for SEDONA to provide a complete CRM solution for financial institutions and e-tailers. We selected Lead Factory because it is specifically designed to fulfill the needs of small and mid-sized businesses. It is extremely easy-to-use and focuses on the specific tasks involved in lead tracking."

Alyssa Dver, founder of Lead Factory, said, "Lead Factory is uniquely positioned to help non-technical business people to gather, cultivate, manage and measure lead generation programs and overall marketing efforts. Coupled with SEDONA's visual profiling and other CRM technologies, we have a very powerful way for companies to find and optimize prospecting opportunities in today's highly competitive business environment."

Dver continued, "Lead Factory is best suited for companies that sell products that require multiple interactions with prospects so that the interactions can be tracked and shared among the various individuals working with the prospect. Financial services companies and e-tailers are an ideal match for this product as they are continuously striving to win new customers as well as cross-sell and up-sell to existing customers. Yet they both have extreme pressures to mind their costs and profitability."

About SEDONA Corporation

SEDONA Corporation, headquartered in suburban Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, develops and markets enterprise scale Internet-based application solutions that enable organizations to more quickly and precisely visualize new and changing customer information, greatly enhancing their customer acquisition, intimacy, satisfaction and retention capabilities. Through strategic partnerships with leading Customer Relationship Management and Content Management systems providers, SEDONA's application solutions are uniquely positioned to enable organizations to create real-time visual profiles of information from which informed decisions are made to swiftly improve bottom-line results.

About Lead Factory

Lead Factory Inc. is a Boston-based start-up developing an Internet-based solution for lead management and tracking. Available in the second quarter of 2000, Lead Factory will enable sales and marketing professionals at small and mid-sized companies the ability to closely track and monitor their lead generation processes and programs to ensure optimization of resources and time. Contact Lead Factory at 508/881-5664.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements made in this news release that relate to future plans, events or performances are forward-looking statements. Any statement containing words such as "believes" "anticipates" "plans" or "expects" and other statements which are not historical facts contained in this release are forward-looking, and these statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations. Consequently, actual results could differ materially from the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements.

SedonaCorp and SEDONA Corporation are registered trademarks of SEDONA Corporation. Visual CRM and Sedona are trademarks of SEDONA Corporation.

All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

This press release and prior releases are available on the KCSA Website at www.kcsa.com and the SEDONA Corporation Website at www.sedonacorp.com.

Legal Factory is a registered trademark of Legal Factory, Inc.

2011 executive summit: Branson Missouri: forensics psychotherapy: homeland security: integrative medicine: behavioral science: October 12-14.(Calendar)

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Schedule at a Glance* Schedule is subject to change without notice. *Wednesday, October 12  Credential Review Courses                     8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  Certification/ Credential Exams               2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.  Executive Summit Registration and Exhibits   12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.  ABCHS Pre-Conference Session                  3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.  Welcome Networking Reception                  5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.Thursday, October 13  Tai Chi Interactive Session                   7:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m.  General Session: Grand Opening                8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.  Exhibitor Networking Break                   10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.  Concurrent Breakout Sessions                 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  Networking Lunch                             12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.  Concurrent Breakout Sessions                  1:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m.  Networking and Exhibitor Time                 4:45 p.m.-7:00 p.m.  Annual Banquet                                7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.Friday, October 14  Tai Chi Interactive Session                   7:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m.  General Session                               8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.  Exhibitor Networking Break                    9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.  Concurrent Breakout Sessions                  9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.  Lunch (on your own) / Free Time              11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  Concurrent Breakout Sessions                 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.Get more information 800..44223-9737www.theinternationalconference.com

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2011 EXECUTIVE SUMMITOctober 12-14 * Branson, MissouriAmerican College of Forensic Examiners Institute 2011 ExecutiveSummit ScheduleSchedule is subject to change without notice.Wednesday, October 12, 20116:30 am-8:00 am           Certification Conference Registration8:00 am-12:00 pm      Certified Forensic Consultant (CFC), Certified                       Forensic Nurse (CFN), and Certified Forensic                              Accountant (Cr.FA) Review Courses2:00 pm-5:00 pm                 Certification Examinations12:00 pm-8:00 pm    Executive Summit Registration and Exhibits5:00 pm-7:00 pm                 Welcome Networking ReceptionThursday, October 13, 20117:00 am-7:30 am            Tai Chi Interactive Demonstration                      Instructor: Zhaoming Chen, MD, PhD, FAAIM, BCIM8:00 am-10:00 am                     General Session10:00 am-10:30 am   Lessons from Jonesboro, Littleton, and Vietnam:                         The Application of Basic Psychological                         Therapeutic Processes for Mass Casualties                              Resulting from Violent Crime                            Keynote Speaker: LTC. Dave Grossman                                      CEs: 2.0 ACFEI10:30 am-12:00 pm              Exhibitor Networking Break12:00 pm-1:30 pm    The Bulletproof Mind:     Stylometric Authorship                    Mental Preparation for    Attribution and                    Combat                    Verification                    Presenter: LTC. Dave      Presenter: Patrick                    Grossman                  Juola, PhD, CFC                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI            CEs: 1.5 ACFEI                                    Networking Luncheon1:30 pm-3:00 pm     Continuation: The         Recent Advances in                    Bulletproof Mind:         Forensic Image Analysis                    Mental Preparation for    as a Needed and                    Combat                    Valuable Tool in                                              Medico-Legal                    Presenter: LTC. Dave      Investigations                    Grossman                                              Presenter: Matthias                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI            Okoye, MD, MSc, JD,                                              CFP, DABFM                                              CEs: 1.5 ACFEI3:15 pm-4:45 pm     Continuation: The         Part 2: Recent Advances                    Bulletproof Mind:         in Forensic Image                    Mental Preparation for    Analysis as a Needed                    Combat                    and Valuable Tool in                                              Medico-Legal                    Presenter: LTC. Dave      Investigations                    Grossman                                              Presenter: Matthias                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI            Okoye, MD, MSc, JD,                                              CFP, DABFM                                              CEs: 1.5 ACFEI4:45 pm-7:00 pm                Networking & Exhibitor Time7:00 pm-9:00 pm                      Annual BanquetWednesday, October 12, 20116:30 am-8:00 am           Certification Conference Registration8:00 am-12:00 pm      Certified Forensic Consultant (CFC), Certified                       Forensic Nurse (CFN), and Certified Forensic                              Accountant (Cr.FA) Review Courses2:00 pm-5:00 pm                 Certification Examinations12:00 pm-8:00 pm    Executive Summit Registration and Exhibits5:00 pm-7:00 pm                 Welcome Networking ReceptionThursday, October 13, 20117:00 am-7:30 am            Tai Chi Interactive Demonstration                      Instructor: Zhaoming Chen, MD, PhD, FAAIM, BCIM8:00 am-10:00 am                     General Session10:00 am-10:30 am   Lessons from Jonesboro, Littleton, and Vietnam:                         The Application of Basic Psychological                         Therapeutic Processes for Mass Casualties                              Resulting from Violent Crime                            Keynote Speaker: LTC. Dave Grossman                                      CEs: 2.0 ACFEI10:30 am-12:00 pm              Exhibitor Networking Break12:00 pm-1:30 pm    Counseling People with    Acoustical Parameters                    Security Clearances       Influence on Voice ID                    Presenter: Kirk           Presenter: Eddy Brixen,                    Kennedy, PhD              DABFET                    C Es: 1.5 ACFEI           CEs: 1.5 ACFEI                                     Networking Luncheon1:30 pm-3:00 pm     Fraud and Embezzlement:   Child Protection                    Schemes and Scams in an   Fatalities: Lessons                    Economic Downturn         from Protection                                              Failures                    Presenter: Angela                    Morelock CPA, Cr.FA       Presenter: Peter Choate                                              PhD, DABFSW, DABFE,                    CEs: 1.5 NASBA, ACFEI     DAPA, MT                                              CEs: 1.5 ACFEI3:15 pm-4:45 pm     Conducting and Managing   The Dynamics of Murder-                    Fraud Engagements         Suicide                    Presenter: Robert         Presenter: Lori Bates,                    Lechter CPA, Cr.FA        MA, CFC                                              CEs: 1.5 ACFEI                    CEs: 1.5 NASBA, ACFEI4:45 pm-7:00 pm                Networking & Exhibitor Time7:00 pm-9:00 pm                      Annual BanquetWednesday, October 12, 20116:30 am-8:00 am          Certification                    Conference Registration8:00 am-12:00 pm      Certified Forensic                       Consultant (CFC),                      Certified  Forensic                       Nurse (CFN), and                      Certified Forensic                      Accountant (Cr.FA)                        Review Courses2:00 pm-5:00 pm          Certification                         Examinations12:00 pm-8:00 pm       Executive Summit                       Registration and                           Exhibits5:00 pm-7:00 pm       Welcome Networking                           ReceptionThursday, October 13, 20117:00 am-7:30 am       Tai Chi Interactive                         Demonstration                     Instructor: Zhaoming                     Chen, MD, PhD, FAAIM,                             BCIM8:00 am-10:00 am        General Session10:00 am-10:30 am   Lessons from Jonesboro,                    Littleton, and Vietnam:                    The Application of                    Basic Psychological                    Therapeutic Processes                    for Mass Casualties                    Resulting from Violent                    Crime                    Keynote Speaker: LTC.                    Dave Grossman                       CEs: 2.0 ACFEI10:30 am-12:00 pm    Exhibitor Networking                             Break12:00 pm-1:30 pm    Juvenile Firesetting:                    Assessment and                    Intervention                    Presenter: Donna Zook                    PhD, DABPS, CFC                    CEs: 1.5 ASWB, NBCC,                    CBBS, ACFEI                      Networking Luncheon1:30 pm-3:00 pm     FBI Behavioral Science                    Panel Discussion                    Presenters: Dr. Gregory                    Vecchi, PhD, FACFEI,                    CFC, CHS-V; Dr. Kirk                    Kennedy, PhD; and                    Steven Conlon, MS, RI                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI3:15 pm-4:45 pm     Interpretation of                    Physical Evidence in                    Motor Vehicle                    Collisions                    Presenter: Kevin R.                    Theriault, FACFEI,                    DABFE, CFC                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI4:45 pm-7:00 pm     Networking & Exhibitor                             Time7:00 pm-9:00 pm        Annual BanquetFriday, October 14, 20117:00 am-7:30am               Tai Chi Interactive Demonstration                      Instructor: Zhaoming Chen, MD, PhD, FAAIM, BCIM                                     General Session8:00 am-9:00am           Breaking Down Stovepipes: The Nationwide                         Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative                           Keynote Speaker: Steven King, CHS-V                                       CEs: 1.0 ACFEI9:00 am-9:30am                   Exhibitor Networking Break9:30 am 11:00am     Coordinating the Work for a Forensic Engineer                    in the Expert Forensic Report on Economic                    Damages Related to a Fire Event and in Defense                    of a Claim of Subrogation                    Presenter: Eric Kreuter, PhD, CPA, FACFEI, DABFA                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI11:00 am-12:30 pm                     Lunch on Own12:30 pm-2:00 pm    Investigation and         Lamp Examination                    Prevention of Officer     Techniques and                    Involved Deaths           Diagnosis                    Presenters: Cyril         Presenter: George F.                    Wecht, MD, JD, CMI-V,     Ripsom, MS, DABFE                    CFP, FACFEI, and D. P.                    Van Blaricom              CEs: 1.5 ACFEI                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI2:15 pm-3:45 pm     Part 2: Investigation     LAPD Pena Case                    and Prevention of                    Officer Involved          Presenter: Steve                    Deaths                    Ijames, FACFEI, DABLEE                    Presenters: Cyril         CEs: 1.5 ACFEI                    Wecht, MD, JD, CMI-V,                    CFP, FACFEI, and D. F                    Van Blaricom                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI4:00 pm-5:30 pm     Where is the Love? And the Assets? And the                    Income? Asset Tracing and Income Verification                    in Family Law Matters                    Presenters: J. Bradley CPA, FACFEI, DABFA, Cr.FA,                    Sargent, and Michael Gallagher                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI7:00 am-7:30am               Tai Chi Interactive Demonstration                      Instructor: Zhaoming Chen, MD, PhD, FAAIM, BCIM                                     General Session8:00 am-9:00am           Breaking Down Stovepipes: The Nationwide                         Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative                           Keynote Speaker: Steven King, CHS-V                                       CEs: 1.0 ACFEI9:00 am-9:30am                   Exhibitor Networking Break9:30 am 11:00am     Expert Witness            Stalking: The Why's,                    Testimony: Dealing        Who's, the Effects,                    Effectively with          and the How To's of                    Retaining and Opposing    Protecting Yourself                    Counsel while Avoiding                    Abuse                     Presenter: Sue Gabriel,                                              EdD, RN, CFN FACFEI                    Presenter: James                    Williams, PhD, CFC        CEs: 1.5 ACFEI                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI11:00 am-12:30 pm                     Lunch on Own12:30 pm-2:00 pm    Surviving a Daubert       A Forensic Nursing                    Challenge: An Expert's    Approach to                    Perspective               Identifying and                                              Reducing Childhood                    Presenter: Angela         Exposure to Violence                    Morelock CPA, Cr.FA                                              Presenter: Dianne                    CEs: 1.5 NASBA, ACFEI     Ditmer, RN, CFN CMI-                                              III, FACFEI                                              CEs: 1.5 CBRN, ACFEI2:15 pm-3:45 pm     Interviewing              Angels of Death:                    Methodology and           Serial Killers and the                    Strategies                Forensic Nurse                    Presenter: Robert         Presenter: Diane Reboy,                    Lechter CPA, Cr.FA        MS, RN, CFN, FACFEI,                                              DABFN                    CEs: 1.5 NASBA, ACFEI                                              CEs: 1.5 ACFEI4:00 pm-5:30 pm     Forensic Examination      Promoting Forensic                    of an "Expert Witness"    Nursing                    Presenter: Comer LaRue,   Presenter: Linda Doyle                    PhD, FACFEI, DABFE,       RN, CFN, CMI-III, CHS-                    DABPS                     III, DABFN                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI            CEs: 1.5 CBRN, ACFEI7:00 am-7:30am               Tai Chi Interactive Demonstration                      Instructor: Zhaoming Chen, MD, PhD, FAAIM, BCIM                                     General Session8:00 am-9:00am           Breaking Down Stovepipes: The Nationwide                         Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative                           Keynote Speaker: Steven King, CHS-V                                       CEs: 1.0 ACFEI9:00 am-9:30am                   Exhibitor Networking Break9:30 am 11:00am     Beyond Media:             Improving the                    Profiling Mothers Who     Interview Process by                    Kill their Children       Looking at What They                                              "S.A.I.D."                    Presenter: Barbara                    Kirwin, PhD               Presenter: Wesley Clark                    CEs: 1.5 ASWB, NBCC,      CEs: 1.5 ACFEI                    CBBS, CBRN, ACFEI11:00 am-12:30 pm                     Lunch on Own12:30 pm-2:00 pm    Best Practices for        Panel Demonstration:                    Forensic Interviews       Work Flow of Digital                    of Sexual Abuse           Recorded Evidence,                    Allegations               Recovery, Analysis Et                                              Enhancement                    Presenter: Susan P.                    Robbins, PhD, LCSW,       Presenters: Gregg                    DFSW, DABFSW, CMFSW       Stutchman, Tom Owen,                                              FACFEI, DABFE, DABFE,                    CEs: 1.5 American         CHS-V, Steve Butler,                    Psychological             Andrew Neat, and                    Association, ASWB,        Michael McDermott, JD,                    CBBS, NBCC, CBRN, ACFEI   FACFEI, DABFE, DABRE                                              CEs: 1.5 ACFEI2:15 pm-3:45 pm     Panel Discussion:                    Psychological Aspects                    of Sexual Offenders                    Moderator: Scott                    Johnson, MA, LP, DABPS                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI4:00 pm-5:30 pm     Cutting Edge Forensic Accounting                    Presenter: coffin Greenland                    CEs: 1.5 NASBA, ACFEI

PRESENTERS

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF FORENSIC EXAMINERS INSTITUTE

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Lori Bates

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Peter Choate

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Dianne Ditmer

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Sue Gabriel

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LTC. Dave Grossman

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Patrick Juola

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Barbara Kirwin

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Eddy Brixen

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Wesley Clark

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Linda Doyle

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Collin Greenland

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Steve Ijames

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Kirk Kennedy

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Comer LaRue

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Robert Lechter

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George Ripsom

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Kevin Theriault

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Cyril Wecht

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Donna Zook

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Angela Morelock

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Susan Robbins

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Gregory Vecchi

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James Williams

2011 EXECUTIVE SUMMITOctober 12-14 * Branson, MissouriAmerican Board for Certification in Homeland Security 2011 ExecutiveSummit ScheduleSchedule is subject to change without notice.Wednesday, October 12, 20116:30 am-8:00 am           Certification Conference Registration8:00 am-12:00 pm     Certified Master Chaplain, ABISCF Level I, and                                 CDP-I Review Courses2:00 pm-5:00 pm     Certified Master Chaplain, ABSICF Level I, CDP-I,                           and CHS-V Certification Examinations12:00 pm-8:00 pm        Executive Summit Registration and Exhibits3:00 pm-5:00 pm                 CHS Pre-Conference Session                    Keynote Speaker: Brig. General Ron Carey, (Ret),                                           CHS-V                                       CEs: 2.0 ACFEI5:00 pm-7:00 pm                Welcome Networking ReceptionThursday, October 13, 20118:00 am-10:00am                      General Session                    Lessons from Jonesboro, Littleton, and Vietnam:                    The Application of Basic Psychological Therapeutic                       Processes for Mass Casualties Resulting from                                      Violent Crime                           Keynote Speaker: LTC. Dave Grossman                                       CEs: 2.0 ACFEI10:00 am-10:30am               Exhibitor Networking Break10:30 am-12:00 pm   The Bulletproof Mind:     Contraband Detection:                    Mental Preparation for    Stopping Illicit                    Combat                    Materials Before They                                              Enter Your Facility                    Presenter: LTC. Dave                    Grossman                  Presenter: Chad R.                                              Barnes, CHS-IV, CDP-I,                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI            SSI                                              CEs: 1.5 ACFEI12:00 pm-1:15pm                     Networking Luncheon1:30 pm-3:00 pm     Continuation: The         Social Media: For the                    Bulletproof Mind:         Good or III?                    Mental Preparation for                    Combat                    Presenter: Andrew Neat                    Presenter: LTC. Dave      CEs: 1.5 ACFEI                    Grossman                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI3:15 pm-4:45 pm     Continuation: The         The Value of and                    Bulletproof Mind:         Methods for Behavioral                    Mental Preparation for    Detection in Retail                    Combat                    Environments                    Presenter: LTC. Dave      Presenter: Eric White,                    Grossman                  FABCHS, CHS-V                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI            CEs: 1.5 ACFEI4:45 pm-7:00 pm                Networking & Exhibitor Time7:00 pm-1 9:00 pm                      Annual BanquetWednesday, October 12, 20116:30 am-8:00 am           Certification Conference Registration8:00 am-12:00 pm     Certified Master Chaplain, ABISCF Level I, and                                 CDP-I Review Courses2:00 pm-5:00 pm     Certified Master Chaplain, ABSICF Level I, CDP-I,                           and CHS-V Certification Examinations12:00 pm-8:00 pm        Executive Summit Registration and Exhibits3:00 pm-5:00 pm                 CHS Pre-Conference Session                    Keynote Speaker: Brig. General Ron Carey, (Ret),                                           CHS-V                                       CEs: 2.0 ACFEI5:00 pm-7:00 pm                Welcome Networking ReceptionThursday, October 13, 20118:00 am-10:00am                      General Session                    Lessons from Jonesboro, Littleton, and Vietnam:                    The Application of Basic Psychological Therapeutic                       Processes for Mass Casualties Resulting from                                      Violent Crime                           Keynote Speaker: LTC. Dave Grossman                                       CEs: 2.0 ACFEI10:00 am-10:30am               Exhibitor Networking Break10:30 am-12:00 pm   RFID Security             Prisons and Terrorism                                              Issues                    Presenter: Michael                    Cornier, CHS-III          Presenter: Eric Vogt,                                              CHS-V                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI                                              CEs: 1.5 ACFEI12:00 pm-1:15pm                     Networking Luncheon1:30 pm-3:00 pm     Verbal De-escalation Et   Creating Disaster                    Violence Prevention       Preparedness Synergy                                              Partnerships                    Presenter: Jim Sawyer,                    CHS-III                   Presenter: Cathi L.                                              Marx, CHS-V                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI                                              CEs: 1.5 ACFEI3:15 pm-4:45 pm     Lessons Learned:          Mideastern Cross                    Effective Community       Cultural Training for                    Engagement in Defending   Law  Enforcement                    the Homeland                                              Presenter: Cazandra Nia                    Presenter: John J.        Ackvan, JD                    Sullivan, Jr., PhD,                    CHS-V                     CEs: 1.5 ACFEI                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI4:45 pm-7:00 pm                Networking & Exhibitor Time7:00 pm-1 9:00 pm                      Annual BanquetWednesday, October 12, 20116:30 am-8:00 am          Certification                    Conference Registration8:00 am-12:00 pm       Certified Master                    Chaplain, ABISCF Level                     I, and  CDP-I Review                            Courses2:00 pm-5:00 pm        Certified Master                    Chaplain, ABSICF Level                     I, CDP-I,  and CHS-V                         Certification                         Examinations12:00 pm-8:00 pm       Executive Summit                       Registration and                           Exhibits3:00 pm-5:00 pm       CHS Pre-Conference                            Session                    Keynote Speaker: Brig.                      General Ron Carey,                         (Ret),  CHS-V                        CEs: 2.0 ACFEI5:00 pm-7:00 pm       Welcome Networking                           ReceptionThursday, October 13, 20118:00 am-10:00am         General Session                    Lessons from Jonesboro,                    Littleton, and Vietnam:                      The Application of                      Basic Psychological                     Therapeutic Processes                      for Mass Casualties                    Resulting From Violent                             Crime                     Keynote Speaker: LTC.                         Dave Grossman                           CEs: 2.0 ACFEI10:00 am-10:30am     Exhibitor Networking                             Break10:30 am-12:00 pm   Food at Rest is Food at                    Risk                    Presenter: Mike Fagel,                    PhD, CHS-III                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI12:00 pm-1:15pm     Networking Luncheon1:30 pm-3:00 pm     Emergency Management                    101                    Presenter: William M.                    Cover, CHS-V                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI3:15 pm-4:45 pm     Mideastern Cross                    Cultural Training for                    Law  Enforcement                    Presenter: Cazandra Nia                    Ackvan, JD4:45 pm-7:00 pm     Networking & Exhibitor                             Time7:00 pm-1 9:00 pm           Annual BanquetFriday, October 14, 2011                                       General Session                          Breaking Down Stovepipes: The Nationwide                        Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative                            Keynote Speaker: Steven King, CHS-V8:00 am-9:00am                                      CEs: 1.0 ACFEI9:00 am-9:30am                  Exhibitor Networking Break9:30 am-11:00am     Terrorism Update          Computer Support for                                              Disaster Simulation                    Presenter: John Didden,   Exercises                    CHS-III                                              Presenter: Kenneth A.                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI            Keen, CHS-III                                              CEs: 1.5 ACFEI11:00 am-12:15 pm                      Lunch on Own12:30 pm-2:00 pm    SWCP: An Orientation      College Students and                    and Overview of the       Information Security;                    Deepwater Horizon Oil     Assessing the                    Spill Response Severe     Likelihood That a                    Weather Contingency       Breach Will Occur                    Plan-Annex (SWCP) for                    the Mobile Unified        Presenter: Marie A.                    Command                   Wright, PhD, CHS-V                    Presenter: Jessica        CEs: 1.5 ACFEI                    Cummins, CHS-V                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI2:15 pm-3:45 pm     Continuation: SWCP: An    World Security: What I                    Orientation and           Learned in the Years                    Overview of the           Working Overseas in                    Deepwater Horizon Oil     Security                    Spill Response Severe                    Weather Contingency       Presenter: Greg                    Plan-Annex (SWCP) for     Pattison, CHS-III                    the Mobile Unified                    Command                   CEs: 1.5 ACFEI                    Presenter: Jessica                    Cummins, CHS-V                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI4:00 pm-5:30 pm     Understanding the         Organize and Resolve                    Security                  Potential Personal                    Vulnerabilities of the    Danger                    Automated Power Grid                                              Presenter: DeWitt                    Presenter: Richard        Wannamaker, CHS-V                    Hartmann, PhD, CHS-V                                              CEs: 1.5 ACFEI                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEIFriday, October 14, 2011                                       General Session                          Breaking Down Stovepipes: The Nationwide                        Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative                            Keynote Speaker: Steven King, CHS-V8:00 am-9:00am                                      CEs: 1.0 ACFEI9:00 am-9:30am                  Exhibitor Networking Break9:30 am-11:00am     Law Enforcement           Safety at Ground Zero                    Chaplaincy                                              Presenter: Mike Fagel,                    Presenter: David D.       PhD, CHS-III,                    Fair, PhD, CMC, CHS-V,    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI                    SSI                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI11:00 am-12:15 pm                      Lunch on Own12:30 pm-2:00 pm    The Boots on the Ground   Storm Warning: Homeland                    Approach                  Security and the                                              Challenges of the 21st                    Presenter: Walter A.      Century at Home and                    Kimble, CHS-V             Abroad                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI            Presenter: Jeffrey T                                              Fowler, CHS-III                                              CEs: 1.5 ACFEI2:15 pm-3:45 pm     Electronic Security       State, Local, Ft Tribal                    Systems Overview          (SLT) Law Enforcement-                                              Based Security:                    Presenter: Marques        Building Information                    Laude, CHS-V              Sharing Capacity from                                              the Ground Up                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI                                              Presenter: James T.                                              Bryan, CHS-I                                              CEs: 1.5 ACFEI4:00 pm-5:30 pm     Protecting America's      Quality Risk                    Executives                                              Presenter: Dave                    Presenter: Clint          McIntyre                    Hilbert, CHS-III                                              CEs: 1.5 ACFEI                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI

PRESENTERS

AMERICAN BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION IN HOMELAND SECURITY

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Chad Barnes

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William Cover

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John Didden

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Jeffrey Fowler

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Richard Hartmann

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Kenneth Keen

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Walter Kimble

Brig. General Ron Carey (Ret.)

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Jessica Cummins

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David Fair

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Michael Gomien

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Clint Hilbert

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Steven King

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Marques Laude

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Cathi Marx

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Andrew Neal

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Jim Sawyer

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Eric Vogt

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Eric White

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Dave McIntyre

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Greg Pattison

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John Sullivan

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DeWitt Wannamaker

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Marie Wright

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The Annual Banquet at the Executive Summit allows attendees to share the excitement of seminars just attended with people of other professions. It is a unique networking opportunity, and the fine meal Is an outstanding event not to be missed.

2011 EXECUTIVE SUMMITOctober 12-14 * Branson, MissouriAmerican Psychotherapy Association 2011 Executive Summit ScheduleSchedule is subject to change without notice.Wednesday, October 12, 20116:30 am 8:00 am            Certification Conference Registration8:00 am-12:00 pm       Board Certified Professional Counselor (BCPC)                               Certification Review Course2:00 pm-5:00 pm        Board Certified Professional Counselor (BCPC)                                        Examination12:00 pm-8:00 pm        Executive Summit Registration and Exhibits5:00 pm-7:00 pm                   Welcome Networking ReceptionThursday, October 13, 20117:00 am-7:30am         Tai Chi Interactive Demonstration Instructor:                           Zhaoming Chen, MD, PhD, FAAIM, BCIM                                    General Session8:00 am-10:00am      Lessons from Jonesboro, Littleton, and Vietnam:                    The Application of Basic Psychological Therapeutic                      Processes for Mass Casualties Resulting from                                     Violent Crime                    Keynote Speaker: LTC. Dave Grossman                                      CEs: 2.0ACFEI10:00 am-10:30am                Exhibitor Networking Break10:30 am-12:00 pm   Good Grief:               Ensuring Personal and                    Understanding The         Professional Competency                    Impact of Loss and        in Psychotherapy                    Death                     Training Programs                    Presenter: Marilyn K.     Presenters: Kenneth                    Gilbert, PhD, DAPA        Miller, PhD, BCPC,                                              Kelly Bako, MSEd,                    CEs: 1.5ASWB, NBCC,       William J. Evans, PhD,                    CBBS, ACFEI               LPC, Susan Miller, PhD,                                              and Julie Sarnowski                                              CEs: 1.5 American                                              Psychological                                              Association, ASWB,                                              CBBS, NBCC, CBRN, ACFEI12:00 pm-1:30 pm                      Networking Luncheon1:30 pm-3:00 pm     Ethical Issues when       Transforming Traumatic                    Addressing Transference   Grief                    and Countertransference                                              Presenter: Courtney                    Presenter: Frances        Armstrong, LPC                    Clark-Patterson, PhD,                    BCPC                      CEs: 1.5 ASWB, NBCC,                                              CBBS, ACFEI                    CEs: 1.5 American                    Psychological                    Association, ASWB,                    NBCC, CBBS, CBRN, ACFEI3:15 pm-4:45 pm     Group Counseling and      Lessons Learned:                    Veterans with Traumatic   Effective The Unspoken                    Brain Injuries            Taboo: Men as Victims                                              of Domestic Violence                    Presenters: Julie                    Smart, PhD, and Saara     Presenters: Robert                    Grizzell, MRC, CRC,       Mead, PhD, DAPA, and                    LVRC                      Chereese Camacho                    CEs: 1.5 American         CEs: 1.5 ASWB, NBCC,                    Psychological             CBBS, CBRN, ACFEI                    Association, CBBS,                    ACFEI4:45 pm-7:00 pm                Networking and Exhibitor Time7:00 pm-9:00 pm                       Annual BanquetFriday, October 14, 20117:00 am-7:30am        Tai Chi Interactive Demonstration Instructor:                           Zhaoming Chen, MD, PhD, FAAIM, BCIM                                     General Session8:00 am-9:00am           Breaking Down Stovepipes: The Nationwide                         Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative                           Keynote Speaker: Steven King, CHS-V                                      CEs: 1.0 ACFEI9:00 am-9:30am                 Exhibitor Networking Break9:30 am 11:00am     Ritualistic Abuse and     Stuck on Me...Missing                    its Effects on Clients    You: Strategies for                    Diagnosed with            Resolving Conflict                    Dissociative Identity     Between Narcissism and                    Disorder With an          Love in Couples Therapy                    Emphasis on the                    Spiritual Component of    Presenter: Larry Bugen,                    the Abuse                 PhD                    Presenter: John           CEs: 1.5 ASWB, NBCC,                    O'Rourke, PhD, CRS, and   CBBS, ACFEI                    Elizabeth Haramic                    CEs: 1.5 American                    Psychological                    Association, ACFEI11:00 am-12:15 pm   Lunch on Own12:30 pm-2:00 pm    Clinical Implications     The Art and Science of                    of Electronic Abuse and   Coaching                    Adult Bullying: An                    Extension of Domestic     Presenter: Gerald Dahl,                    Violence                  PhD, MSW, FAPA                    Presenter: Kian Jacobs    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI                    CEs: 1.5 ASWB, NBCC,                    CBBS, ACFEI2:15 pm-3:45 pm     Personal Effigy           Making Peace with Your                    Therapy: Therapeutic      Pain: Using Guided                    Technique for             Imagery with Post                    "Treatment Resistant"     Traumatic Stress                    Early Childhood Trauma    Disorder                    Survivors                                              Presenters: Charles                    Presenter: Deborah A.     Leviton, EdD, DAPA, and                    Gust, MA, LCPC, BCPC,     Patti Leviton, MA CEs:                    CRS                       1.5 ASWB, NBCC, CBBS,                                              ACFEI4:00 pm-5:30 pm     Couples and Affairs:      Introduction to the                    The Clinical Challenges   Matrix Model for Teens                                              and Young Adults                    Presenter: Kelly                    Chicas, CRS               Presenters: Cindy                                              Snider, MEd, LPC,                    CEs: 1.5 ACFEI            LADAC, and Amanda                                              Crisp, MA, LAC                                              CEs: 1.5 ASWB, NBCC,                                              CBBS, ACFEI

PRESENTERS

AMERICAN PSYCHOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION

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Courtney Armstrong

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Cornell Brunson

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Chereese Camacho

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Amanda Crisp

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William Evans

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Elisabeth Haramic

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Charles Leviton

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Kelly Bako

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Larry Bugen

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Frances Clark-Patterson

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Gerald Dahl

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Marilyn Gilbert

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Saara Grizzell

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Kian Jacobs

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Robert Mead

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Susan Miller

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John O'Rourke

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Julie Smart

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Patti Leviton

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Credentialing sessions

This year, in-person credential review courses and exams will be offered in conjunction with the Executive Summit. This will be your only opportunity in 2011 to earn credentials in this format. Ali credential review courses and exams will be held on Wednesday, October 12. There is a reduced rate to combine your summit registration and credentialing fee.

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2011 EXECUTIVE SUMMITOctober 12-14 * Branson, MissouriAmerican Association of Integrative Medicine 2011 ExecutiveSummit ScheduleSchedule is subject to change without notice.Wednesday, October 12, 20116:30 am-8:00 am           Certification Conference Registration8:00 am-12:00 pm    Board Certified in Integrative Medicine (BCIM) &                      Board Certified in Integrative Health (BCIH)                               Certification Review Course2:00 pm-5:00 pm           BCIM/BCIH Certification Examinations12:00 pm-8:00 pm       Executive Summit Registration and Exhibits5:00 pm-7:00 pm               Welcome Networking ReceptionThursday, October 13, 20117:00 am-7:30am        Tai Chi Interactive Demonstration Instructor:                           Zhaoming Chen, MD, PhD, FAAIM, BCIM                                     General Session8:00 am-10:00am      Lessons from Jonesboro, Littleton, and Vietnam:                         The Application of Basic Psychological                        Therapeutic Processes for Mass Casualties                              Resulting from Violent Crime                          Keynote Speaker: LTC. Dave Grossman                                     CEs: 2.0 ACFEI10:00 am-10:30am               Exhibitor Networking Break10:30 am-12:00 pm    Beyond Prevention: Health Promotion Across the                                        Lifespan                            Presenter: Tieraona Low Dog, MD                                     CEs: 1.5 ACFEI12:00 pm-1:30 pm                   Networking Luncheon1:30 pm-3:00 pm                The Medicalization of Life                            Presenter: Tieraona Low Dog, MD                                     CEs: 1.5 ACFEI3:15 pm-4:45 pm       Chronic Disease and Environment: A Laboratory                                      Perspective                            Presenter: Cristian Saez, Ph.D.                                     CEs: 1.5 ACFEI4:45 pm-7:00 pm               Networking and Exhibitor Time7:00 pm-9:00 pm                      Annual BanquetFriday, October 14, 20117:00 am-7:30 am             Tai Chi Interactive Demonstration                     Instructor: Zhaoming Chen, MD, PhD, FAAIM, BCIM8:00 am-9:00 am                      General Session                     Curing Rather Than Coping with Chronic Pain and                     Associative Disorders: The Melding of Neurology                     and Psychology into a Novel Mind Body Approach                                        Keynote                             Speaker: Howard Schubiner, MD                                     CEs: 1.0 ACFEI9:00 am-9:30 am                Exhibitor Networking Break9:30 am-11:00 am     Optimizing Cardiovascular Health: An Ayurvedic                                        Approach                      Presenters: Shashi K. Agarwal, MD, FAAIM, and                                 Tara Sharma, MD, FAAIM                                     CEs: 1.5 ACFEI11:00 am-12:15 pm                     Lunch on Own12:30 pm-2:00 pm    The Nuts and Bolts of Unlearning Chronic Pain and                     Associated Disorders: Applying These Principles                                    in Your Practice                            Presenter: Howard Schubiner, MD                                     CEs: 1.5 ACFEI2:15 pm-3:45 pm                Light and Color Therapies                       Presenter: Greg Nevens, EdD, FAAIM, FACFEI                                     CEs: 1.5 ACFEI4:00 pm-5:30 pm              Homeopathic Injection Therapy                         Presenter: Robert Kornfeld, DPM, BCIM                                     CEs: 1.5 ACFEI

PRESENTERS

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

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Shashi Agarwal

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Robert Kornfeld

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Gregory Nevens

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Howard Schubiner

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Zhaoming Chen

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Tieraona Low Dog

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Cristian Saez

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Tara Sharma

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"Today, there are millions of medical practitioners who are embracing both conventional and complementary and alternative medicine in response to increasing consumer demand. However, it has become more difficult for individuals to choose among, and for practitioners to stand out from, many other providers. These certification, which are the only ones in the integrative medicine industry, can ensure high quality"

Zhaoming Chen, MD, PhD, FAAIM, BCIM

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Keynote Speakers

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Lt. Col. Dave Grossman

Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is an internationally recognized scholar, author, soldier, and speaker who is one of the world's foremost experts in the field of human aggression and the roots of violence and violent crime.

Grossman is a former West Point psychology professor, Professor of Military Science, and an Army Ranger who has combined his experiences to become the founder of a new field of scientific endeavor, which has been termed "killology." In this new field, Grossman has made revolutionary new contributions to our understanding of killing in war, the psychological costs of war, the root causes of the current "virus" of violent crime that is raging around the world, and the process of healing the victims of violence, in war and peace.

He is the author of On Killing, which was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize; has been translated into Japanese, Korean, and German; and is on the U.S. Marine Corps Commandant's required reading list at the FBI academy, and numerous other academies and colleges. Grossman co-authored Stop Teaching Our Kids to Kill: A Call to Action Against TV, Movie and Video Game Violence which has been translated into Norwegian and German and has received international acclaim. His most recent book, On Combat, has also been placed on the U.S. Marine Corps Commandant's Required Reading List and translated into Japanese and Korean.

Grossman has been called upon to write the entry on "Aggression and Violence" in the Oxford Companion to American Military History, three entries in the Academic Press Encyclopedia of Violence and numerous entries in scholarly journals, to include the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy.

He has presented papers before the national conventions of the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

He has presented to over 100 different colleges and universities worldwide and has trained educators and law enforcement professionals in the field of school safety at the state and regional level in all 50 states and over a dozen foreign nations.

He helped train mental health professionals after the Jonesboro school shootings, and was also involved in counseling or court cases in the aftermath of the Paducah, Springfield, Littleton, Virginia Tech, and Nickel Mines Amish school shootings.

He has been an expert witness and consultant in state and federal courts, including serving on the prosecution team in United States vs. Timothy McVeigh.

He has testified before U.S. Senate and Congressional committees and numerous state legislatures, and he and his research have been cited in a national address by the President of the United States.

Grossman is an Airborne Ranger infantry officer, and a prior-service sergeant and paratrooper with a total of over 23 years experience in leading U.S. soldiers worldwide. He retired from the Army in February 1998 and has devoted himself to teaching, writing, speaking, and research. Today he is the director of the Killology Research Group, and in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks he is on the road almost 300 days a year, training elite military and law enforcement organizations worldwide about the reality of combat.

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Steven G. King, CHS-V

Senior Advisor, Nationwide SAR Initiative

Steven G. King is the Senior Advisor for the Presidentially-established, interagency Nationwide SAR initiative (NSI). The NSI works to bring together suspicious activity reporting (SAR) from local law enforcement agencies, state and local fusion centers, and Federal agencies into a single information sharing environment. King is leading the effort to bring critical infrastructure owners and operators across the country into this initiative. He was appointed to the NSI by the DHS Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis based on his experience protecting critical infrastructure since the founding of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 2003.

Prior to joining DHS, he taught about explosives for the Department of Justice and conducted vulnerability assessments and developed emergency response plans for the Pentagon, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Capitol Police Board, and critical infrastructure across the nation. King also has over 20 years of experience as a firefighter and EMT-Paramedic. He still remains active as a volunteer fire officer and nationally-registered EMT-Paramedic.

Steve holds a Master of Science degree in Biodefense, a Master of Business Administration, and an undergraduate degree in Emergency Services Administration. He is currently a doctoral candidate researching the efficacy of geospatial analysis/GIS for emergency management at Robert Morris University. He completed the Harvard University Senior Executive Fellows program, the Naval Postgraduate School's Homeland Security Executive Leaders' program, and the Federal Executive Institute's flagship course, Leadership for a Democratic Society.

In addition to numerous firefighting, emergency medical services, law enforcement, technical rescue, and hazardous materials related certifications, King is board certified in security management as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP[R]), Certified in Homeland Security at Level Five (CHS-V), and is a Project Management Professional (PMP[R]). He is currently the Chair of the American Board for Certification in Infrastructure Protection.

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Cyril H. Wecht, MD, JD, CMI-V, CFP

Dr. Wecht is an honorary Life Fellow of ACFEI and Chair of the American Board of Forensic Medicine and the ACFEI Executive Advisory Board. He received his MD flora the University of Pittsburgh and his J D from the University of Maryland. He is certified by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic, clinical, and forensic pathology. He is a Charter Diplomate of the American Board of Disaster Medicine and served as Chairman of that Board. He is actively involved as a medical-legal and forensic science consultant, author, and lecturer. Dr. Wecht served 20 years as elected Coroner of Allegheny County in PA, and has performed approximately 16,000 autopsies, with assistance on 36,000 additional autopsies. He has testified in more than 1000 civil, criminal, and worker's compensation cases in more than 30 states. He is the author or co-author of 530 professional publications and sits on the editorial board of 16 national and international medical-legal and forensic scientific publications. He is also an editor or co-editor of 44 books, including a five-volume set Forensic Sciences (Matthew Bender), and two 3-volume sets--Handling Soft Tissue Injury Cases and Preparing and Winning Medical-Negligence Cases.

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D. P. VAN BLARICOM, INC. MPA, FBI-NA, Chief Of Police (Ret.) Police Practices Expert

D.P. Van Blaricom is recognized as an expert on many issues of police use of force and procedural protocol. He is retained as a police practices expert by both plaintiffs and defendants in over 1,500 lawsuits alleging police liability throughout the United States; additionally, he has testified in several hundred depositions, federal court trials, state court trials and arbitrations. He has served 29 years in municipal policing, the last 11 as Chief of Police (until retirement and election to the City Council) in Bellevue, Washington--the State's then fourth largest and fastest growing city. He has directed development of a progressive police department and created several model programs, as well as served on many professional commissions and committees, including Washington Criminal Justice Education & Training Center Steering Committee, Bellevue Community College Local Advisory Council and Chairman Law Enforcement Program Advisory Board, and Washington Attorney General's Committee on Security and Privacy. He was a consultant to U.S. Department of Justice Community Relations Service and the National Consultation on Safety and Force. He has taught law enforcement at the Bellevue Police Academy, Washington Criminal Justice Education and Training Center, Bellevue Community College, Seattle University, Northwestern University's Traffic Institute and International City Management Association's Training Institute. Additionally, he served on the Law Enforcement Education Advisory Committee to the Washington State Board for Community College Education in developing their statewide curriculum, achieved the first college accreditation of a Basic Law Enforcement Academy in the State of Washington, served on the Bellevue College Criminal Justice Program Advisory Board, lectured at the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science on Investigation of Officer-Involved Shootings.

EARN A NEW CREDENTIAL AT THE 2011 EXECUTIVE SUMMITAll credential review courses and examswill be held on Wednesday, October 12.Classes will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m.INSTRUCTOR             COURSE TITLE AND DESCRIPTION          COSTThe American College of Forensic Examiners InstituteINSTRUCTORDianne Ditmer, RN,     Certified Forensic Nurse, CFN[R]      $350.00FACFEI, DABFN, CFN                       Designed to enhance your training                       as a forensic nurse, the CFN                       program focuses on areas such as                       abuse patterns, wound recognition,                       documentation of evidence, legal                       competency, courtroom testimony,                       and more.INSTRUCTORJoseph Wheeler, CPA,   Certified Forensic Accountant,Cr.FA and Angela       Cr.FA[R]                              $495.00Morelock, CPA, Cr.FA                       The Cr.FA program is designed to                       enhance your training as a forensic                       accountant by applying accounting,                       auditing, and investigative skills                       to uncover truth, form legal                       opinions, and assist in                       investigations. The forensic                       accounting field is the one of the                       fastest-growing professions today,                       as more and more fraud and                       embezzlement cases come to light.INSTRUCTOR             Certified Forensic Consultant,        $495.00                       CFC[R]Marc Rabinoff, EdD,FACFEI, DABFE, CFC     The CFC program is designed to go                       beyond your specialty area and                       guide you in the processes of                       courtroom testimony, ethics, expert                       report writing, jury interaction,                       federal rules of evidence, Daubert                       challenges, and other areas within                       the legal system. This program is                       applicable to anyone interested in                       the legal system, expert testimony,                       or forensic consulting professions.The American Board for Certification in Homeland Security, CHS[R]                       Certified in Homeland Security,       $495.00                       CHS-V[R] ExamProctored exam only    CHS Level V is the highest level of                       certification in the CHS program.INSTRUCTOR             Certified Master Chaplain, CMC[R]     $395.00Chaplain David Fair,   CMC review will cover the keyPhD, CHS-V, SSI, CMC   responsibilities applicable to all                       personnel in an incident command                       system, ICS. Provides input on the                       use of religious support, critical                       incident stress management, and                       understanding ESP structure and                       basic concepts of the Incident                       Management Team structure.INSTRUCTOR             Certified in Disaster Preparedness,   $495.00                       CDP-I[R]Paul Purcell, CHS-V    The vast majority of preparedness                       information available in this                       country is polarized into the                       overly-simplistic "72 hour kit"                       concept or the other extreme, the                       "outdoor survival" and "living-                       off-the-land" books. This course                       utilizes the only textbook ever                       written to fill the gap between                       these two extremes by providing                       realistic emergency readiness                       information intended to meet our                       country's unfulfilled preparedness                       needs with unprecedented detail.INSTRUCTOR             ABISCF Basic Level Certification      $295.00                       CourseAndrew Neal, CHS-III   The first certification program of                       The American Board for Information                       Security and Computer Forensics                       (ABISCF). Level 1 certification                       provides basic concepts and                       vocabulary to those security                       professionals interested in                       expanding their knowledge into the                       information security and computer                       forensics area.International College of the Behavioral Sciences, ICBS[R]INSTRUCTOR(S)          Certified in Survival Mindset,        $297.00                       CSMSMLt. Col. Dave          Earn the credential that could saveGrossman               your life! CSM is a credential                       essential to physical and                       psychological survival before,                       during, and after a critical                       incident. Subject matter expert Lt.                       Col. Dave Grossman is an                       internationally recognized scholar,                       author, soldier, and speaker who is                       one of the world's foremost experts                       in the field of human aggression                       and the roots of violence and                       violent crime. The course materials                       cover each of his books, On                       Killing, On Combat, and Warrior                       Mindset and will prepare you for                       the physiological and psychological                       aspects of violent encounters and                       equip your body and mind to survive                       disastrous events.The American Psychotherapy Association[R]INSTRUCTOR(S)          Board Certified Professional          $250.00                       Counselor, BCPC[R]Gary Kesling, PhD,     By earning the BCPC credential, youDAPA, BCPC and         demonstrate specialized skills andFrances Clark-         knowledge that complement your workPatterson, PhD, BCPC   and set you apart from others in                       the field. The BCPC credential                       recognizes exceptional                       professionals who have dedicated                       and committed their lives to                       helping others.The American Association of Integrative Medicine[R]INSTRUCTOR(S)          Board Certified in Integrative        $250.00                       Medicine,Zhaoming Chen, MD,     BCIM[R] Board Certified inPhD, FAAIM, BCIM and   Integrative Health, BCIH[R]Tara Sharma, MD,FAAIM, BCIM            Enroll for the certification                       training for BCIH or BCIM depending                       on your specialty or area of                       practice. AAIM will offer a joint                       review course for applicants                       wishing to attain the BCIM or BCIH                       credential. The course will be four                       hours in duration, followed by a                       two/hour exam. In order to qualify                       to take the BCIH/BCIM exam,                       applicants must first meet                       additional requirements.