Rule MMA competes in MatShark Texas State ProBJJ and WINS Championships!

Dominion MMA before recently MatShark Texas State Championships ProBJJ tournament in Woodlawn Lake on July 13, 2013. The tournament invites athletes from the whole Texas different skill levels of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu once a year event to compete.

Competitors took gi and elimination brackets of 5 years and more and Dominion MMA athletes have good exceptionally no gi grappling single in the tournament. After Head coach Rodriguez, the BJJ instructors in the reign of MMA school, "we were very impressed with the way our athletes at all levels competed." "In the course of the year they work very hard and learn all what to teach and it paid big dividends for us in the tournament."

Athletes had domination MMA following results:

79 kg children 5-8 years old (Rebecca p. bronze)

79 kg children 9-12 years old (Joshua P silver)

89 kg children 9-12 years (Julissa R. bronze)

100lbs children 9-12 years old (Samuel R. bronze)

150lbs young people at the age of 13-15 (Judah R. gold) *$ 35 bar award winners

110 LB. At the age of 16-17 (David Berube gold, bronze)

139lbs adult men white belts (William A. bronze)

139lbs white adult males no GI (William A, gold)

170lbs adult men white belts (Zach B. gold) *$ 100 cash prize winners

185 no GI (Jeremy O Gold, David G Silver)

Dominion mixed martial arts Academy teaches Marcello C. Monteiro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, judo, Russian sports and combat Sambo, boxes and Gokor Chivichyan's Hayastan grappling without contracts. Visit www.dominionma.com for more information or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SamboAcademy

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North Carolina Health and Community Leaders Issue State Challenge to Lose 10 Million Pounds

On Thursday, April 18, at 9:00 a.m., NC SPIN will host a press conference featuring state leaders from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, NC State Board of Education/Department of Public Instruction, NC Department of Commerce and the North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. The press conference will announce the launch of a new, statewide public health education campaign and challenge called “A Healthier NC.”

The “A Healthier NC” campaign and challenge provides free health journaling tools and access to a clearinghouse of North Carolina health resources and educational materials at www.ahealthiernc.com. “A Healthier NC” has four key themes: “What does ‘healthy’ mean?; What is our responsibility for improved health?”; “What are smarter ways to access care?”; and a statewide challenge to engage 1 million North Carolinians in 15 million hours of activity to lose 10 million pounds.

According to Tom Campbell, who is the creator and producer of NC SPIN, the organization that initiated the “A Healthier NC” campaign, "A Healthier NC is about more than just weight loss—it’s about transforming lives. It's an appeal and call to action for all of us to be active participants in our own health. It's encouraging one another to make smarter choices about what we eat, how active we are, and how important it is to take care of ourselves and the ones we love. We are grateful to the sponsors that have stepped forward to make this statewide campaign a reality.”

The campaign is sponsored by leading North Carolina health and community organizations, including the NC Academy of Family Physicians, NC Medical Society, NC Office of Rural Health and Community Care, the AARP Decide.Create.Share campaign, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.

WHO:       NC SPIN, NC DHHS, NC DPI, NC Department of Commerce, NC Conference of the United Methodist Church

WHAT:     Press Conference to Announce Kick-off of “A Healthier NC Campaign and Challenge”

WHEN:     Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 9:00 AM

WHERE:   NC Department of Health and Human Services, Adams Building, 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh, NC

Featured Speakers:

Tom Campbell, Creator and Producer of NC SPIN

Robin Cummings, MD, Director of NC DHHS Office of Rural Health and Community Care

June Atkinson, Secretary of the State Board of Education and State Superintendent of NC DPI

Sharon Decker, Secretary of NC Department of Commerce

Hope Morgan Ward, Bishop of the North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church

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North Dakota State College of Science Hand Picks AacerChannel™ DIN

Aacer Flooring Vice President of Sales and Marketing Kevin Barker announced today, North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton ND completed the installation of AacerChannel™ with the Tri Power pad.

“Aacer Sports Flooring is very excited about this installation as it really embodies what makes our team successful. Our dealer, FLR Sanders, worked closely with the college to assist in the selection process and really help guide them to a fantastic finished project.” Barker went on to say, “The College took the time to do their homework in all aspects of the facility’s and athletes needs. FLR Sanders expertise and quality craftsmanship helped deliver a first class floor that will perform for years to come.”

The Wildcats’ Athletic Director, Scott Schumacher, handpicked the AacerChannel™ by Aacer Sports Flooring as basis of design for their main playing court at the Ed Werre Arena.  The AacerChannel’s™ anchored monolithic subfloor with the TriPower™ pad provided the performance that the team demanded.  In addition, the main court needed to stand out and the selection of full lay parquet provided the unique look.

FLR Sanders located in Princeton, MN installed the floor and has a showroom that services the upper Midwest.

Aacer Flooring is the world leader in maple performance sports flooring systems. With more than 100 years experience in every part of the wood flooring industry. Aacer manufactures sports performance floor systems designed to accommodate athletes at all levels of play. Aacer also produces ten species of northern hardwood in a variety of face widths and grades in a LEED certified environmentally controlled facility. Aacer protects the environment by involving themselves as members of the FSC, MFMA, NWFA, and USGBC.

Aacer’s floor systems are showcased around the world and in the Basketball Hall of Fame where the history and future of sports floors are prominently displayed.

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What's Hhappening Now Partners With Fairmont State University

College sports, theater, and events are one of Americans favorite pastimes, but keeping update with all the activities being offered by a campus can be difficult. Division 2 university the Fairmont Falcons, located in Fairmont WV., has  partnered with What’s Happening Now, a mobile technology event promotions company, to aide in keeping Alumni, Falcon fans, and the Fairmont community, current as to what is happening on and around the FSU campus.

With the use of the What’s Happening Now mobile platform Fairmont Falcons and their fans have the ability to see what Falcon events are taking place right on their mobile device. Besides making access to event information easier, the What’s Happening Now platform includes the ability to get driving directions, a feature that is sure to be popular for sporting events that are away from home.

Although What’s Happening Now is primarily a mobile technology company that is presently utilizing the Apple iTunes platform, with Android and Blackberry platforms in development and scheduled to be released later this year, What’s Happening Now does duplicate their mobile information for internet users. WHN can be found at www.whatshappeningnow.info.

“At WHN we recognize the value of education in today’s global environment,” said Raymond Shell, Vice-President of Community Relations. “Our Universities are not only responsible for the education of the skills required to excel in the job market, they also instill an appreciation of arts and culture; as well as develop a sense of community spirit,” continued Raymond.

“FSU exemplifies everything that a University stands for within the community it resides, it is What’s Happening Now’s pleasure to be associated with Falcons, and we sincerely hope that the Fairmont community and the Falcon Alumni will continue to show their fantastic support of the Falcons.”

What's Happening Now combines the power of mobile technology and social media to provide an unprecedented advertising and marketing medium for the food, beverage and hospitality industry.

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