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Ethan & Associates

“Professional Debt Collection Specialists Since 1998”
www.ethaninc.com

If you are a business owner and have been suffering as most other companies do with a number of delinquent accounts, you are probably very frustrated. This uncollected money is having an impact on your business, and you are not able to devote time to try to collect on these accounts.

Call Ethan & Associates toll free at 1-888-830-3170. They are a licensed, bonded and insured commercial collection agency and a member of the American Collectors Association. A collection agency by definition is an organization that specializes in the collection of past due or delinquent accounts. A business built on trust, Ethan & Associates offers a wide range of collection approaches as well as information searches, legal assistance, field agents who can make face-to-face contacts as well as client collection resources. They first review all paperwork sent to them by your office including the history of the account, credit record as well as the promises that were kept or broken. They will make prompt contacts and will not remedy the account until collection has been followed through. Your company is only charged if Ethan & Associates collects for you.

Ethan & Associates appreciates their clients and welcomes new ones to contact Mike Howard at 1-888-830-3170 or email him at mikeh@ethaninc.com. You may also visit their Web site at www.ethaninc.com.

 

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Serene Balance Acupuncture

Calista Dickey, LAc, Dipl. Ac

Today, in the field of medicine, new developments are being exposed on an active basis. One of these developments, which has become very prevalent in the United States over the last two decades, is acupuncture. Calista Dickey at Serene Balance Acupuncture is located in Hagerstown at 2 Manila Avenue, phone (301) 797-2297. She is a member of the Maryland Acupuncture Society and the American Acupuncture Counsel. She treats many types of discomfort, acute and chronic pain and various sports or work-related injuries.

Acupuncture is a technique for treating certain painful conditions. In China, where acupuncture originated, there has been sufficient anesthetic effects produced to permit a surgical procedure, which allows the patient to remain conscious during surgery. Acupuncture today has been utilized to aid in the treatment of stroke recovery, stress reduction, relief of arthritic stiffness, headache, allergies, obesity, carpal tunnel syndrome and to help people stop smoking. She has additional training in ear acupuncture and specializes in pain management and migraine management.

Calista Dickey is a nationally board-certified, state-licensed acupuncturist whose primary concern is always her patient’s well-being. She believes in providing concerned, individualized treatment to all of her patients. Calista welcomes your inquiries and invites you to e-mail her at serene.balance@verizon.net. She is a preferred provider for BlueCross BlueShield and also works with other insurances. Contact the office of Calista Dickey at Serene Balance Acupuncture today for an appointment. Acupuncture may be the answer you’ve been looking for.

 

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Antietam Neurology Center, PA

Mehrullah Khan, MD • Serving Washington County For Over 25 Years
www.antietamneurology.com

Neurological disorders have always been among the most subtle and baffling of human illnesses. Dr. Mehrullah Khan is skilled in diagnosing and treating functional or organic disorders of the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord and nerves. With three offices—in McConnellsburg at 182 Buchanan Trail; in Chambersburg at 602 Norland Avenue; and the main office in Hagerstown, Maryland, at 11110 Medical Campus Road, Suite 227—he is well-recognized for his expertise in helping those with neurological disorders.

His services include a 24-hour video EEG and sleep studies, EMG and NCV to test nerves and muscles. He treats victims of strokes, seizures, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, muscular dystrophy, developmental disorders and Alzheimer’s disease, along with many other neurological dysfunctions.

With medical technology growing by leaps and bounds, Dr. Mehrullah Khan is able to increase the precision of his diagnosis and develop specific therapies and rehabilitative measures. If you or a loved one have any questions concerning a possible neurological disorder, call Dr. Mehrullah Khan at his main office at (301) 797-1900, for a consultation today. He and his well-trained staff will give support, understanding and, above all, the best care only a specialist can give. Visit their Web site at www.antietamneurology.com. Dr. Khan and his staff thank all their colleagues for all referrals and look forward to serving your patients in the future.

 

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Chesapeake Mortgage Funding

Roberto Aleman, Branch Manager • www.chesapeakemortgagellc.com

When most people think about choosing a mortgage company, they think about finding the lowest rates. Of course, financial considerations are important to every home buyer, and you certainly should consider the different rates mortgage companies in your area offer on comparable loans. You also want to find a mortgage company that you can trust and work with effectively, so don’t let rates be your only criterion.

People in this area have come to know and trust Chesapeake Mortgage Funding, located in Hagerstown at 201 Prospect Avenue, phone (301) 665-2995. Their staff of trained professionals provides mortgage counseling on any type of home loan—fixed rate, adjustable rate, long- or short-term. They can guide you every step of the way and help you determine the loan best suited to your family’s needs. They’ll answer your questions regarding financing frankly, honestly and in easy-to-understand terms so that you can feel comfortable about your decisions. Chesapeake Mortgage Funding stays on top of current market trends to give their customers the best interest rates possible, and they are there to assist you if you ever need them after the loan is closed.

Remember, when you need a home loan, rates are important, but quality service is just as important. Don’t just pick a name out of a hat. Choose Chesapeake Mortgage Funding. You’ll appreciate their combination of quality service and competitive rates. For more information, e-mail Roberto Aleman at raleman@chesapeakemortgagellc.com. Equal Housing Lender. Chesapeake Mortgage Funding thanks their customers for all their referrals and looks forward to serving you in the future.

 

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Capitol Power, Inc.

Bob Wilkens, President • Kevin McGaughey, Vice President
www.capitolpower.com

Capitol Power, Inc., is a manufacturer's representative firm specializing in the critical power solutions marketplace. Their full market coverage includes Maryland, Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and limited coverage in Southeastern North Carolina. Capitol Power has resources and experience to provide end-to-end design, procurement, installation and integration of critical power systems from single-user desktop models used in small office/home office scenarios to multi-module large systems as found in top corporate data centers.

Located in Ashburn, Virginia, at 20605 Gordon Park Square, Suite 190, phone (703) 726-9726 or fax (703) 726-9727, Capitol Power endeavors to be the trusted provider of the industry's most reliable quality power solutions to corporations and entities who embrace business continuance as a critical enabler to their success. Providing sales, service and installation, it is hard to find another company that offers this level of commitment to serve its customers. Each of their employees has been extensively trained in the field and can suggest to you the proper product to fulfill your need.

Owned and managed by Bob Wilkens and Kevin McGaughey, with more than 40 years of combined experience, Capitol Power offers everything in the critical power industry from uninterruptible power systems to battery monitoring systems. Don’t get caught in the dark. Contact Capitol Power and let their experienced staff help you protect your critical applications before it’s too late! For more information on the products and services they offer, visit www.capitolpower.com today.

 

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SPCA International

www.SPCA.com

The mission of SPCA International is to raise awareness of the abuse of animals to a global level, to teach and foster good pet parenting practices, and to promote spay and neuter programs around the world with the goal of eradicating the need to euthanize healthy and adoptable companion animals.

SPCA International was founded in the United States in 2006. One of SPCA International’s main goals is to use their national platform to support independent shelters. The majority of local SPCAs and Humane Societies around the world are not affiliated with national organizations as most people presume. SPCA International strives to assist and encourage these independent shelters through alliance building, information networking and national and international programs.

In 2007, SPCA International launched their first major shelter initiative, Shelter of the Week. SPCA International has since supported and honored more than 19 local shelters in need. In the fall of 2007, SPCA International founded Operation Baghdad Pups. This program assists soldiers stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan who have befriended dogs and cats by providing safe transport of these military mascots out of the war zone and back to the United States. Currently, SPCA International is working to bring more than 25 animals out of the war zone to safe new homes.

Their Web site at www.SPCA.com provides a global information and referral resource to animal guardians and advocates throughout the world to those who seek a shelter or wish to adopt a shelter animal. SPCA International continually works to improve the quality of life to animals all over the world through their innovative programs.

 

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STIHL Inc.

“Porsche Engineering Group Finds STIHL BR 600 More Fuel Efficient
Than Competitors” • www.stihlusa.com

A study conducted by the Porsche Engineering Group GmbH found that the STIHL BR 600 backpack blower is up to 28% more fuel efficient than competitive models, which can provide up to $644.00 in fuel savings per unit in two seasons, depending on fuel costs and run time. The STIHL BR 600 is also the cleanest running backpack blower in its class with 73% less emissions than current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements (based upon information reported as of December 8, 2008, on the EPA Web site).

The Porsche study tested backpack blowers at wide open throttle 85% of the time and at idle for the remaining 15%. All the units tested were the U.S. versions, the same as available in stores, and all units were set to their respective manufacturer specifications during testing.

The STIHL BR 600 led the competitors’ models in the Porsche study, ranking the highest in fuel efficiency. The STIHL BR 550, STIHL’s value-priced backpack blower, was also tested in the Porsche study and was found to be 16% more fuel efficient than the BR 600. In a separate comparison, based on specifications from each manufacturer and not associated with the Porsche study, the BR 600 also was ranked as the lightest weight model and the most powerful in air volume in its class.

To learn more about STIHL low-emission and fuel-efficient products and the results of the Porsche Engineering Group GmbH test, visit www.stihlusa.com/BR600. For more information on EPA reporting, visit www.epa.org.