Lancet Study Shows Gene Therapy for Parkinson's Disease is Safe and Benefits Some Patients   A novel gene therapy technique is safe and may be effective at staving off worsening symptoms of Parkinson's disease, according to the first scientific review of a dozen patients who have received the treatment over the last three years. The results were published in the latest issue of Lancet. 06/21/2007

For Sportbike Racer Mike Himmelsbach, It's All in the Magnetorheological Fluids
Form Fit and Function (F3 Engineering), a company that develops and produces proprietary motion control products for military and commercial applications, is taking technology it created for the aircraft industry and 'grounding' it to give sportbike racers a smoother ride. 06/20/2007

New Non-Surgical Back Pain Treatment Offers a Healthy Alternative to Back Surgery   Recent studies have suggested that back surgery may not be necessary for the relief of back pain. Manhattan spinal decompression specialist Dr. Steven Shoshany is pleased to offer a new, non-surgical treatment for herniated discs. 06/19/2007

Insurance Consultant Develops Services to Assist Small Business
Assistance is being provided to small businesses looking to address insurance needs and assess their exposure to risk. Recognizing the need for Small Businesses to properly assess their risks and exposures while at the same time obtain objective advice on how to obtain proper coverage and appropriate pricing, Premier Risk Management LLC has developed what they refer to as the "Bucket of Services for Small Business" as a way to address that need. Such continuing innovations have allowed Premier Risk Management LLC to provide its clients with the best advice and counsel on how to protect their business assets from risk at the least possible cost. 06/18/2007

Headache Sufferer Turns Affliction into Million-Dollar Idea with Products Now in More Than 5,000 Stores   In 1995, Wayne Perry was self-defense instructor whose innovative street survival workshops caught the attention of talk show producers, landing him guest spots on Maury Povich, Montel Williams and Oprah Winfrey. Perry suffered from chronic headaches for years until he accidentally discovered his own remedy thanks to his experiences with self-defense pepper spray. 06/15/2007 (Friend of PRWeb: 1)

Lowering The Cost of Global Conflict -- New Demo, More Features, Lower Price for "Making History" World Strategy Game
Muzzy Lane Software, maker of smart video games, introduces new pricing and an updated playable demo that includes important new features for its "Making History" world strategy game. This unique 'what if' game hones leadership and diplomacy as players run real countries during periods of global turmoil. 06/13/2007

The Brazilian Soul of San Francisco's Boca do Rio: CD Debuts June 19
Guitar/composer Kevin Welch and Boca do Rio, his San Francisco-based samba group, debut with a self-titled CD on June 19. Welch, a UC Davis student who has completed his doctoral coursework on Brazilian ecology and sustainable resource use, is as passionate about the environment as he is about his music. 06/08/2007

Logistics Services Company Ardis Technology Earns Minority Business Enterprise Certification
Certified by the New Jersey Commerce & Economic Growth Commission, Ardis Technology Corp., a Native American owned business and provider of Logistics/Supportability Services becomes the 175th Minority Business Enterprise registered in New Jersey since January 2007. 06/07/2007

Celebrate with Style Announces Father's Day Contest
Contestants are invited to share a great experience with their own Dad or with their kids' Dad for a chance to win a $250 gift certificate for a "Take A Great Dad to Dinner" celebration at the restaurant of their choice. 06/07/2007

Home Inspection Firm Offers Environmental Reports
New Jesey Home Inspection firm partners with Environmental Data Resources to provide clients with detailed environmental information. 06/05/2007 (Friend of PRWeb: 5)

Legendary Thriller Authors Share Their Secrets at CraftFest 2007
Register today for the greatest writing course to ever be offered in New York. More than a dozen top authors gather at Manhattan's Grand Hyatt to reveal the tricks of penning a bestseller. 06/03/2007 (Friend of PRWeb: 5)

Armor Concepts LLC Introduces the Mortise Lock Application for Door Jamb Armor®
Door Jamb Armor® is a unique set of steel sleeves that reinforce the weak points on a door to help prevent intruders from kicking them in. The product can be used to repair a door that has already been kicked in or can be used proactively to help prevent intruders from entering a home. The product comes as a set that helps reinforce the jamb, hinges and the lock area of the door and offers unparalleled protection against kick-ins. Mortise locks have generally been found on older buildings, constructed before the advent of bored cylindrical locks, but they have recently become more common in commercial and upmarket residential construction in the United States. The new Door Jamb Armor® product reinforces the jamb and hinges on doors with mortise locks. 06/03/2007

Mandarin Oriental, New York's Gotham Dream Cars Father's Day Packages   New York's Five-Star Mandarin Oriental hotel announces two fabulously fun Father's Day packages in partnership with Gotham Dream Cars. The packages feature luxurious accommodations in a room or suite overlooking Central Park or the Hudson River, and Dad's choice of an adrenaline-pumping Dream Car Tour (customized test drives of six high-performance automobiles) or private use of a Ferrari or Lamborghini for the entire weekend. 06/07/2007

Ariel Hyatt of Ariel Publicity & Bob Baker of TheBuzzFactor.com Present a Music Publicity Bootcamp for Musicians, Managers and Labels NYC Saturday June 2, 2007
Ariel Hyatt of Ariel Publicity and Bob Baker of TheBuzzFactor.com are teaming up to give their first ever workshop. Artists will get four hours of personal PR training from veteran music publicist Ariel Hyatt and music marketing coach Bob Baker. This rare Music Publicity Bootcamp is designed specifically for for musicians of all levels, managers and labels. It will take place on Saturday June 2, 2007 in New York City. There are 7 seats remaining. 05/30/2007

Byron Zanos' 'Secrets and Lies' an American Idol Finalist
Byron Zanos and Drew Yowell's song "Secrets and Lies" was selected out of 25,000 entries as a Top 20 finalist in the first-ever American Idol Songwriting Competition. 05/24/2007

An Innovative Alternative in Outdoor Advertising Comes to New York and New Jersey   Outdoor media advertising with mobile advertising trucks reaches over 4.5 million consumers monthly, most cost effective non-static billboard, the answer to billboard burnout comes to New York and New Jersey. Mobile billboards boost name recognition and generate 2 times more attention with a 97% recall rate per Outdoor Magazine. 05/24/2007

Get Ready for Summer with Mandarin Oriental, New York's 'Healthy Cleansing' Weekend Package   Mandarin Oriental, New York launches its "Healthy Cleansing" summer stay package for weekends in June, July and August. The package features Friday and Saturday night accommodations for two, a signature 2-hour spa treatment per person, and daily cleansing instructions and fresh juices by expert chef and nutritionist, Jill Pettijohn. 05/22/2007

New Website for Interior Decorating -- Silk Trees, Plants & Flowers   We provide silk trees, plants and flowers for all decorating needs. Wether you are decorating your own private home or are a professional interior designer decorating restaurants and hotels. We offer professional advice for your interior decorating needs. 05/15/2007

Crispy Green Inc. Moves to New Corporate Headquarters to Meet Increasing Demand for Its Products   Crispy Green Inc., the maker of Crispy Green® Crispy Fruit premium, freeze-dried fruit snacks announced the grand opening of its new corporate headquarters located in Fairfield, New Jersey. The company's explosive growth prompted the move to its new location that will house marketing, operations, order fulfillment and its expanded warehouse. 05/14/2007

CORRECTING and REPLACING A New ``Shade'' of E-Cards: -- MushyGushy is First to Allow Users to Personalize E-Greetings Based on Ethnicity, Skin-Tone, and Gender and Send via Google
First graph, second sentence of release should read: MushyGushy (www.mushygushy.com) lets users create personalized animations and utilize Google search phrases as an optional delivery vehicle for their initial line of more than fifty e-cards ("GushyGrams") (sted MushyGushy (www.mushygushy.com) lets users create "JibJab-like animations" and utilize Google search phrases...). 05/03/2007