Tire Works Total Car Care Opens New Store in Pahrump

Tire Works

Tire Works

Opening Marks 15th Store for Las Vegas-Based Franchise

Pahrump, Nevada – January 6, 2012 – Las Vegas-based tire care chain Tire Works Total Car Care recently opened its fifteenth location, bringing its top-quality service and customer care to the Pahrump area. Tire Works Total Car Care is settling into the property that was formerly Grease Monkey at 660 S. Highway 160.

The grand opening follows an eight-year process to sell the property, which went through two bank failures before Tire Works Total Car Care bought it. Tire Works Total Car Care has expanded Grease Monkey’s facilities, providing eight service bays and increasing the size of the front building. The permit and licensing process, according to co-owner Roshie Weightman, was far simpler than it has been in other locations.

“People were so nice and helpful,” Roshie Weightman says.

In addition to providing more than 3,000 brands and sizes of tires from Bridgestone to Toyo to Pirelli and beyond, Tire Works Total Car Care offers automotive care as well. Tire Works Total Car Care puts an emphasis on providing quality service to its customers, hiring highly qualified technicians to ensure customers have minimal wait time.

In fact, with this new location, Tire Works Total Car Care hired only local workers. “We want to hire our employees locally,” Roshie Weightman explains. “We support the community. Our contractors were local. Even our celebration cake was ordered locally.”

Tire Works Total Car Care’ support of the community extends beyond providing great service and employment. Tire Works Total Car Care believes in giving a portion of profits back to the community by supporting such organizations as the Salvation Army. Other organizations Tire Works Total Car Care has supported include Toys for Tots, Coats for Kids, the Nevada Rape Crisis Center, and the Christmas Angel.

In fact, this past Christmas, Tire Works Total Car Care co-sponsored Pahrump’s Christmas Angel program. Through this program, which gives toys to underprivileged children in the community, the Salvation Army was able to provide toys for 400 children in Pahrump.

The first Tire Works Total Car Care location opened in Las Vegas in 2004. Since that time, the company has expanded to its current fifteen locations, using technology to maintain an elaborate inventory that includes thousands of tires and other parts. Tire Works Total Car Care has been expanding its communications network to allow better communication both between stores and with customers.

The company seeks to provide top notch customer service, sending secret shoppers into locations to ensure service is great on all counts. Tire Works Total Car Care also regularly shops the competition to make sure its prices are the best in town. Even after buying tires or having service performed, Pahrump residents can expect the good customer service to continue, as Tire Works Total Car Care routinely follows up with customers to ensure 100 percent satisfaction.

Tire Works Total Car Care doubles the guarantees of competitors, providing lifetime warranties on parts and offering a 30-day guarantee on its tires. If, for any reason, customers aren’t happy with their new tires, they can come back and exchange them for another set. And if a customer takes advantage of Tire Works Total Car Care’ free rotation and balance offer on tires purchased there, that work will be warranted as well. In fact, Tire Works Total Car Care offers rotation and balance as part of its warranty, providing a checkup every 4,000 miles. If a customer misses the 4,000-mile cutoff, Tire Works Total Car Care promises to honor the checkup regardless.

And if you sell your car? Tire Works Total Car Care’ warranties are transferrable, allowing car owners to give the car’s new buyer the peace of mind of knowing his or her tires are covered by the best in Pahrump.

No matter where you’ve been buying your tires in the area, Tire Works Total Car Care guarantees the lowest prices. If you buy your tires and find a lower advertised price anywhere in Pahrump, Tire Works Total Car Care pledges to credit back the difference.

With a commitment to quality and community that exceeds expectations, Tire Works Total Car Care is a welcome addition to the town of Pahrump. “We aspire to create a Tire Works Total Car Care experience that surpasses all expectations,” co-owner Jeff Weightman says. “At Tire Works Total Car Care, we’re prepared to do whatever it takes to make that a reality.”

For more information, visit Tire Works Total Car Care online at www.tireworks.co

Chef Gale Gand Sweetens Up O2 Media’s “The Balancing Act” Kitchen in 2012

O2 Media

O2 Media

Award Winning Food Network Star, Gale Gand will join O2 Media’s Hit Morning Show, “The Balancing Act” on Lifetime TV as a new celebrity Co-Host.

O2 Media’s premiere women’s show “The Balancing Act” on Lifetime Television, welcomes their newest addition to the show– Celebrity Chef Co-Host, Gale Gand. Most of you will recognize Gale from her popular TV show, ‘Sweet Dreams,’ the first all-dessert show produced by the Food Network, says O2 Media.  With Sweet Dreams currently airing on the Cooking Channel and her laundry list of cookbooks, Gale joins O2 Media’s “The Balancing Act” on Lifetime to share her culinary expertise with viewers.

Viewers of O2 Media’s “The Balancing Act” are always looking for faster and better ways to feed themselves and their families. Gale’s kitchen segments will enable viewers to learn about cooking from a very trusted expert, while they start their mornings and perform their own balancing act. And what does Gale say about getting a home cooked meal on the table after a day of work? According to O2 Media, “It’s all about planning and there are some tips and helpful hints to pull it off. It doesn’t have to be a perfect fine dining experience, but everyone can be fed a healthy and satisfying meal.”

Gale’s awards, cookbooks and TV appearances credit her as one of the top Pastry Chefs in America. Just this past April, Gale was a participating Chef for the White House Seder recipes on line, reports O2 Media. She is a supporter of sustainable agriculture, eating locally, the environmental movement and she’s a member of the American Institute of Wine and Food raising funds for culinary scholarships. Gale also has her own root beer company which produces Gale’s Root Beer, an artisanal cinnamon, ginger, vanilla infused root beer (now with real cane sugar!)

“We are so glad that Gale Gand will be joining ‘The Balancing Act’ on O2 Media’s Lifetime TV and are excited to see what tasty treats she whips up in our kitchen! Our viewers have been asking for more kitchen segments and we are happy to give that to them with Gale behind the counter,” says Doug Campbell, O2 Media’s Executive VP of Programming for “The Balancing Act” on Lifetime.

O2 Media’s “The Balancing Act” on Lifetime TV, is America’s only one hour morning show that’s about women, for women and trusted by women. The show inspires and empowers women with entertaining and educational shows helping to place them in the best position to achieve success in every area of their lives. As a wife, mother, chef and restaurateur, Gale will add a great “balance” to O2 Media’s show as she brings her high level of excitement and energy to “The Balancing Act” kitchen segments.

About The Balancing Act
“The Balancing Act” TV show is produced by BrandStar Entertainment, parent company of O2 Media, Inc. and airs on Lifetime Television at 7:00am (ET/PT). For information or to view a show, visit www.TheBalancingAct.com. You can also follow “The Balancing Act” on www.facebook.com/TheBalancingActFans, www.twitter.com/BalancingActTV and www.youtube.com/thebalancingact.

About O2 Media℠
Based in Pompano Beach, Fla., O2 Media is a national television production company and pioneer of the branded entertainment industry. Since its inception O2 Media has engaged, entertained and educated viewers with such reputable shows as Designing Spaces and The Balancing Act, both airing on Lifetime Television. O2 Media has earned hundreds of industry awards for revolutionizing the way brands engage with consumers on television. O2 Media provides unmatched marketing value to its clients while producing quality content for its growing national viewership through Brandutainment®. Household brands and blue chip companies alike, continue to depend on O2 Media for effectively communicating their message to consumers.  For more information, visit http://www.o2mediainc.com.

Personal Finance Expert Joe Aldeguer Says Foreclosure and Bankruptcy Not a Lifelong Situation

Joe Aldeguer

Joe Aldeguer

According to Joe Aldeguer, it’s no secret that the housing market collapse in 2008 has affected hundreds of thousands of homeowners across the United States. Many homeowners are facing foreclosure and feel as though their lives are in a perpetual state of limbo. It can be very intimidating to face foreclosure, as homeowners know that their credit scores are negatively affected and credit availability may become a thing of the past, reports Joe Aldeguer.

While many homeowners will have limited housing options after foreclosure, Joe Aldeguer notes that there is hope for all, if you have a plan. He maintains that it is possible to reestablish credit to the point of being able to buy a new house, save money, and pay off other debt–all while living in the current home. According to Joe Aldeguer, he has seen many homeowners in the foreclosure process take up to four years or longer – roughly the same amount of time it takes to begin the credit rebuilding process under certain circumstances. You should call an attorney for advice. Joe Aldeguer notes that each case is different.

According to Joe Aldeguer, a chapter 7 bankruptcy filing is a viable option for some homeowners facing foreclosure. By ensuring a formal change of title, many homeowners can simply walk away knowing that they may qualify for an FHA loan in as little as three years. To qualify for an FHA loan, an individual has to meet the financial requirements of job history and reestablished credit requirements, says Aldeguer. During this time, adds Joe Aldeguer, the homeowner can choose to stop paying the monthly mortgage, as well as the property tax bill. Joe Aldeguer says that this is the perfect time to open up a savings account, pay down other debt, or get into a financial position to put a down payment on a new home. Often, the bank will press the homeowner to vacate the home immediately. At this point, Joe Aldeguer recommends consulting with an experienced bankruptcy and foreclosure attorney for advice as they can possibly prolong your stay and length of time in the home.

By having a plan in place, and strategically allowing the property to go into foreclosure while filing bankruptcy proceedings, a family can take the time to wipe their financial slate clean and actually start saving money, points out Joe Aldeguer. There is a huge relief for families and home-owners that there are options that they never would have thought of. There is no shame in admitting that once a home has been devalued to a certain point, it becomes an absolute financial liability and not the asset it once was, notes Joe Aldeguer. Unfortunately, many people fear a marred credit report so much they would let their families suffer. It doesn’t have to be that way. Joe Aldeguer insists that weathering a personal financial storm over the course of a few years is far more sensible than fighting for a home that may have lost as much as half its original value.

Between Joe Aldeguer’s strong financial background and his ownership of one of the largest lending mortgage companies, Aldeguer and the attorneys he works with have developed a practical strategy that makes financial sense in making the transition of making lemonade out of lemons.

Dr. Paul Edward Perito MD: Why Impotence Shortens the Penis

Dr. Paul Edward Perito MD

Dr. Paul Edward Perito MD

Genetics are a significant determining factor of penis size, but there are instances when a man’s penis grows shorter during his life. Radiation treatments for cancer, for instance, as well as Peyronie’s Disease can both negatively impact penile size. But research has also shown that impotence has a direct correlation with a decrease in penis size, and Dr. Paul Edward Perito MD, a Miami urologist, explains why.

Founder of Perito Urology, Dr. Paul Edward Perito MD has performed thousands of surgeries to treat erectile dysfunction. This research shows the importance of treating erectile dysfunction, Dr. Paul Edward Perito MD says. Over time impotence can have a negative effect on a man’s penis, with a loss of elasticity being partly to blame, explains Dr. Paul Edward Perito MD.

According to Dr. Paul Edward Perito MD, an erection stretches the tunica albuginea—the fibrous tissue that covers erectile bodies of the penis. When a man goes too long without an erection, Dr. Paul Edward Perito MD explains, that fibrous tissue is believed to lose elasticity.  The tunica albuginea has a direct correlation to achieving erection and to penis size and shape.

A metanalysis of several papers on the topic reveal that any man suffering from impotence could lose .5 to 5 cm’s every year and a half they manifest the disease.  Dr. Perito explains that nocturnal erections, erections occurring 6 to 10 times a night act to exercise the penis and keep it healthy.  The old saying “If you do not use it, you will lose it”, certainly applies here.  For men suffering from erectile dysfunction, Dr. Paul Edward Perito MD and others in his field are able to surgically implant an inflatable device that will restore patients to normal function in a matter of weeks. An added benefit to this surgery, Dr. Paul Edward Perito MD explains, is that patients will stretch the tunica albuginea and result in retention of penis size.

Lifestyle factors like smoking often play a role in both erectile dysfunction and penis size, Dr. Paul Edward Perito MD says. According to Dr. Paul Edward Perito MD, experts believe smoking can damage the blood vessels of the penis, just as it damages other blood vessels. But for Dr. Paul Edward Perito MD and his staff, it is of greater concern that smoking has been directly connected to erectile dysfunction. As Dr. Paul Edward Perito MD points out, men who smoke more than a pack of cigarettes per day are 50% more likely to suffer erectile dysfunction than non-smoking men. As always, patients should live a healthy lifestyle and refrain from behavior that might be detrimental to health, Dr. Paul Edward Perito MD concludes.

Contact Dr. Paul Edward Perito MD at Perito Urology by visiting the practice online at www.peritourology.com

The information contained in this article is provided by Dr. Paul Edward Perito MD for educational purposes only. It is not intended to treat or diagnose any condition.

Dr. Paul E. Perito says Men in Early Stages of Peyronie’s Disease May Find Relief Via Nonsurgical Treatment

Dr. Paul E. Perito

Dr. Paul E. Perito

Dr. Paul E. Perito, the namesake of Perito Urology – the world’s busiest erectile dysfunction clinic, offers surgical correction for Peyronie’s disease. He notes that before a patient is a candidate for an invasive procedure, they should consider nonsurgical therapy.

According to Dr. Paul E. Perito, men in the early phases of Peyronie’s disease (less than one year), or those in which the progression of the deformity progresses in an unstable manner may be prime candidates for nonsurgical treatment methods. As well, says Dr. Paul E. Perito, are those with inflammation severe enough to cause painful erections. The FDA has no currently approved nonsurgical treatments for Peyronie’s disease, as there is insufficient research on the subject. However, reports Dr. Paul E. Perito, a qualified physician can offer men suffering from Peyronie’s a variety of non-FDA approved treatments.

There have been studies suggesting oral therapy utilizing L-arginine and pentoxifylline have been shown to produce an anti-scarring effect in lab rats, reports Dr. Paul E. Perito. Rodents with intentionally induced penile scarring were given a combination of these agents and either Cialis, Levitra or Viagra in drinking water. It was determined that rats drinking this compound presented less scar tissue than those given plain drinking water. According to Dr. Paul E. Perito, once scar tissue was well established, the introduction of these compounds produced negligible results. The researchers concluded that oral treatments were more effective during the acute phase of the disease, while scar tissue is still forming.

Injection therapy, reports Dr. Paul E. Perito, also shows promise. Verapamil, as an intralesional injection, has offered marked improvement of Peyronie’s disease deformity in between 30 and 60% of patients. In similar studies, Verapamil injections showed favorable results when compared to a saline solution placebo. Additionally, reports Dr. Paul E. Perito, some physicians recommend a topical Verapamil gel, but he notes that this form of administration is unproven and expensive. According to Dr. Paul E. Perito, an injection of collagenase directly into scar tissue has also shown potential. Collagenase is akin to a chemical knife and works within the scar to break down collagen production, which will hopefully reduce the severity of the visible penile defect, says Dr. Perito.

Dr. Paul E. Perito notes that recent studies sponsored by the American Urological Association show that primary care physicians, as well as urologists, largely rely on vitamin E as a first step into the nonsurgical treatment of Peyronie’s Disease. There have been numerous placebo controlled studies that suggest vitamin E is ineffective, and therefore Dr. Paul E. Perito maintains that physician education about PD is important so that more effective treatments can be offered in the future.

It appears that the best option for the nonsurgical treatment of Peyronie’s disease may include a combination of therapies. According to Dr. Paul E. Perito, vacuum and stretching devices are available and, when used in harmony with administered drug therapies, may offer visible results as to the correction of penile curvature. External traction remains the most attractive noninvasive therapy and has been proven effective in other areas of medicine as well, including orthopedics and orthodontia, concludes Dr. Paul E. Perito.

The information contained in this article is provided by Dr. Paul E. Perito for educational purposes only. It is not intended to treat or diagnose any condition. Dr. Paul E. Perito and Perito Urology may be contacted by calling 305.444.2920

Dr. Paul Perito’s Minimally Invasive Technique Heralded as Revolutionary

Dr. Paul Perito

Dr. Paul Perito

Fort Meyers urology specialist, Dr. Meir Daller, MD, says that his learning experience with Dr. Paul Perito cut his surgery time in half.

“A few months ago I spent a Friday afternoon with Dr. Paul Perito in Coral Gables Hospital. That was an incredible experience for me as an urologist. On that Friday, Dr. Paul Perito had 18 procedures. I scrubbed in on three of them. His operative time was about 8 minutes.

“Dr. Paul Perito is an excellent surgeon with an excellent staff. Coming back from Coral Gables, I immediately scheduled two penile prosthesis implants. I have now gone from using the scrotal approach to the infrapubic approach. My surgical time went down from 45 min. to 20 min. Keep in mind that I don’t have surgical staff that Dr. Paul Perito does.

“Overall, I truly believe that a quick operation is a better operation and that less dissection is a better surgery. This helps with patient recovery as well as decreased complications. The experience with Dr. Paul Perito, on that Friday afternoon, was a very positive experience for me.”

About the Surgery

Over the last 10 years, Dr. Paul Perito has found a marked success using his signature Perito Minimally Invasive Infrapubic Approach. This method is different in many aspects to traditional penile implant surgery. Dr. Paul Perito does not employ a scrotal incision; he uses minimal dilation of the erectile bodies; uses an artificial erection at the opening of surgery to evaluate previously unidentified pathologies; and generally performs under local anesthesia. In his method, Dr. Paul Perito uses an incision that is 1 ½ cm long and will be covered by the natural regrowth of hair in the pubic region. This not only helps to expedite recovery time but also ensures that evidence of surgery is concealed.

Dr. Paul Perito has successfully trained hundreds of urologists in his approach and currently offers a two-day training workshop at Coral Gables Hospital, where he is Director of Urology. Patients undergoing the minimally invasive infrapubic approach have achieved results that, post operatively, often surpassed the current clinical literature available regarding the traditional surgery methods.

For more information on Dr. Paul Perito or Perito Urology, please visit www.peritourology.com

Dr. Paul Perito is a 1988 graduate of the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine. His practice, Perito Urology, is considered one of the foremost Erectile Dysfunction treatments centers in the world. Since 2005, Dr. Paul Perito has successfully performed more than 3,000 penile implants, establishing him as a leader in the field. He has streamlined the procedure, making it not only more efficient, but safer, by the development and actualization of a minimally invasive approach. Aside from contributing extensively to medical publication libraries, Dr. Paul Perito heads the training center at Perito Urology where his technique is taught to an audience of surgeons from across the globe.

The information contained in this article is provided by Dr. Paul Perito for educational purposes only. It is not intended to treat or diagnose any condition.