Untreated, these substance abuse and mental health problems canlead to serious disciplinary issues, crime, homelessness andsuicide--devastating families and spilling over into our schools, businessesand communities on the home front.This important and timely CASACONFERENCE(SM) will help to focus nationalattention on substance abuse and mental health problems within the military,offering solutions to make sure our brave men and women receive the healthcare and other support they need to recover and lead productive lives Delivering the keynote address will be Nora D. The energy-saving fixtures producebetter light at lower cost than those they replace."We believe that the first and easiest place to get quick returns from greenenergy modification is to reduce existing electrical demand while providingthe same, or better, lighting," said Michael Stenback, Alumalight president.Gary Dillon, Alumalight executive vice president, said that recent governmentinitiatives, including a state government "made in Michigan" preference thatgives local manufacturers an edge in state bidding processes, should helpMichigan-based companies like Alumalight compete in the emerging green energymarket. CASACONFERENCE(SM) to Explore Substance Abuse Among Veterans and Active DutyMilitaryThe National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA*) at ColumbiaUniversity will hold its 18th CASACONFERENCE(SM) - Wounds of War: SubstanceAbuse, Veterans and Active Duty Military on Wednesday, May 20, from 8:30 a.m.to 4:15 p.m at The Zena and Michael A Wiener Conference Center, 633 ThirdAve., New York City. (Logo: http://)One out of four younger veterans -- those most likely to have returned fromthe Iraq and Afghanistan wars -- meets medical criteria for alcohol or otherdrug abuse or addiction.Veterans also have high rates of mental healthproblems with almost one in five Iraq veterans meeting criteria for eitherPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or major depression, and 31 percentmeeting criteria for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), PTSD, or major depression,hiking the risk that they may turn to alcohol and other drugs in attempts atself-medication.The majority of veterans and active duty military who need treatment do notreceive it. The housing, made usingautomotive-grade Tog-L-Lock(R) fastening systems, offers enhanced cooling thatextends lamp and ballast life for low operating costs. Other incentives, including utility rebates and so-called greenbuilding certification (LEED) for environmentally-conscious energy use, arealso bringing interest to new building designers and existing-facilityretrofitters to specify advanced energy-efficient lighting.Alumalight fluorescent fixtures using high-output ballasts are able to operateat wattages ranging from 141 watts up to 472 watts, depending on the number offluorescent tubes mounted.

The fixtures meet orexceed all U/L standards.A full range of Alumalight lighting treatments is available to meet conditionsin damp and cold areas, spray booths, vaportight and outdoor environments.For more information on Alumalight LLC, please visit or toreach executives for interview, contact Craig Miner at (248) 840-8368.SOURCEAlumalight LLCCraig Miner, +1-248-840-8368, for Alumalight LLC. By contrast, typical high-intensity metal halidelights being replaced run at 458 to 1080 watts and waste up to 55 percentenergy as heat, often exceeding 1000 degrees Fahrenheit at the bulb.Unlike traditional fluorescent fixtures, Alumalight's proprietary design andtechnology also allows for versatility and in-place reconfiguration of lampsand reflectors, saving significant resources over the life of theinstallation.Alumalight uses automotive stamping technology from a Romeo, MI, supplier tocreate its rugged .063 aluminum housing. Catering to amom with a contemporary lifestyle, it covers fashion, travel, food, health andnutrition, home, and beauty in a modern way, giving moms permission to retaintheir "premotherhood" sense of style and adventure., the magazine of good living, celebrates the pleasures of dining,entertaining, and travel with an affluent and active audience of more than 5.8million passionate readers each month. SOURCECookie Magazine and Gourmet MagazineCherie Gallarello of Cookie, +1-212-286-3809, ,or Jennifer Petrisko of Gourmet, +1-212-286-6523,, or Rebecca Pawlowski of Destination DC,+1-202-789-7099, . BIRMINGHAM, Mich., May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders at Alumalight LLC say theyexpect 2009 sales to exceed $2 million, double those of the previous year, asenergy incentives and new emphasis on government use of domestically-producedcontent drive so-called "green energy" conversion projects.Alumalight, founded in 2007 in Birmingham and with assembly operations inTroy, is a maker of high-output lighting fixtures that replace older,less-efficient overhead lighting systems in retail, athletic, educational,government and industrial facilities.

DC serves as the lead organization to successfully manage andmarket Washington, DC as a premier global convention, tourism and specialevents destination, with a special emphasis on the arts, cultural andhistorical communities.By developing and executing centralized and cohesivesales and marketing strategies, Destination DC generates economic developmentfor the city through tourism and meetings.For more information, please visit. Gourmet presents authentic and unique experiencesfrom around the globe, ranging from the everyday to the extraordinary, throughaward-winning journalism and photography by acclaimed writers andphotographers. Gourmet is first to identify and reporton America's changing epicurean landscape that will influence the way we eat,drink, and travel tomorrow. "We're excited to work with two great titles like Cookie andGourmet to bring this program to Washington, DC and to give local families achance to celebrate the end of the school year." Cookie is a family lifestyle magazine published by Conde Nast Publications,tailored to the sensibilities of parents with young children.

"This program is a greatopportunity for children to have fun trying new foods while learning to makehealthy choices that will last a lifetime," says Nancy Berger Cardone,VP/Publisher of Gourmet.Throughout the week, participating restaurants will offer special discountsand fixed-price menus with dinner seating from 5 P.M. In addition families will also be able to makereservations online at Open Table (opentable ) with the restaurantsregistered with the site."Kids' Restaurant Week gives parents a chance to enjoy a fun family night outwhile their children learn more about the food they're eating and where itcomes from," said Victoria Isley, Sr VP, marketing and communications,Destination DC. to 4 P.M., will feature cookingdemonstrations, as well as food tastings with top chefs from otherparticipating restaurants and culinary activities for kids.For information on reservations and details on participating restaurants logon to kidsrestaurantweek . to 7 P.M.Kids 11 andunder will pay their age, while adults and children 12 and over will pay$29.00 each. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Eastern Market andMiriam's Kitchen.Kids' Restaurant Week festivities kick off with thenational launch event on June 13 at Eastern Market, on Capitol Hillneighborhood The event, from 9 A.M. About First Boston Pharma, LLC:First Boston Pharma, LLCis a contract manufacturer of solid dose, soft chew,liquid, tablet and chewing gum based pharmaceuticals and supplements servicingbranded companies and retailer private label products.The company providesturnkey services to customers wishing to introduce new products from productideation to R&D, product development to production.Headquartered inGloucester, MA, First Boston Pharma has an additional facility in Brockton,MA. to celebrate the joys of eating out as afamily.Destination DC, the official convention and tourism corporation for thenation's capital, and Pure Via, the all-natural, zero-calorie sweetener,sponsor this inaugural Kids' Restaurant Week.

Carolyn Kremins, VP/publisher of Cookie, says, "Meals are an important timefor families to spend together, and we are thrilled to be able to offer themthis unique experience." From June 13 through June 21, families with young children will have theopportunity to enjoy fine family dining at some of the best restaurants inWashington D.C., including Art & Soul, Asia Nine, Beacon Street Bar & Grill,Cafe du Parc, Firefly, Juniper at the Fairmont, Mie N Yu, M Street Bar &Grill, Palette at Loews, The Hay-Adams and Zola. For more information, visit Rodney First Boston Pharma, LLC SOURCEFirst Boston Pharma, LLCRodney Plunkett, Executive Vice President of First Boston Pharma, LLC,+1-978-282-3717, . June 13-21, 2009Top Restaurants in DC to Participate in New Promotion Sponsored by DestinationDCNEW YORK, May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Conde Nast publications--Cookie, thelifestyle magazine for the modern mom, and Gourmet, the magazine of goodliving--jointly announced that they will unveil the first-ever Kids'Restaurant Week in Washington, D.C. All facilities are FDA registered drug manufacturing sites, and also cGMPand DSHEA compliant.