Long Beach Times Newspaper
California Bank & Trust Appoints Alan Wright Vice President and Senior Commercial Banking Officer From LBT’s San Diego Reports SAN DIEGO--(March 1, 2011) – California Bank & Trust (CB&T) (www.calbanktrust.com) is pleased to announce that Alan Wright has been named vice president and senior commercial banking officer for the Claremont branch. He currently develops and manages banking relationships with middle-market companies in the greater Los Angeles and Inland Empire region, and has more than 16 years of banking experience within the manufacturing, wholesaling and professional service sector. Wright had previously Alan Wright served as a senior commercial lending officer and financial analyst for the bank when it was formerly Sumitomo Bank of California. “It is an honor to be part of the team at CB&T,” said Wright. “I’m looking forward to collaborating with an experienced group of individuals who truly understand the Southern California manufacturing and wholesaling industries. CB&T’s focus on building local connections makes this a great opportunity to grow and strengthen our current and future business relationships within the region.” Wright has a Master’s in Business Administration from the Graziadio School of Business Management at Pepperdine University. He is a member of the National Association of Black MBA’s, the UCLA Alumni Association and the Graziadio School of Business Alumni Association. About California Bank & Trust California Bank & Trust, a subsidiary of Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ: ZION), is one of the largest banks headquartered in California with over $10 billion in assets and more than 100 branches statewide. CB&T provides a full array of financial solutions for businesses and individuals, including commercial and small business lending, cash management, international banking and wealth management. The professional bankers at CB&T are backed by major resources, yet maintain local decision-making authority and regional market and industry expertise. They are committed to providing clients with valuable business and economic insights and to connecting them with the beneficial business relationships they need to succeed. To learn more, visit www.calbanktrust.com.
AMERICAN CANCER
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Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years, or Colonoscopy every 10 years, or Double contrast barium enema (DCBE) every 5 years, or CT colonography (CTC) every 5 years Tests That Primarily Detect Cancer Annual guaiac-based fecal occult blood test (gFOBT) with high test sensitivity for cancer, or Annual fecal immunochemical test (FIT) with high test sensitivity for cancer, or Stool DNA test (sDNA), with high sensitivity for cancer, interval uncertain. Because of a greater potential to prevent cancer, the tests that have a higher likelihood of finding both polyps and cancer are preferred if patients are willing to use them and have access. In addition to screening, healthy lifestyle behaviors can reduce risk of colon cancer. Studies show that being overweight or obese increases risk of colon cancer, and people whose diets include a high amount of red and processed meats are at increased risk. The American Cancer Society recommends that adults engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on five or more days of the week; and consume a healthy diet that includes five or more servings of vegetables and fruits each day, whole grains (instead of processed grains and sugars), limited alcohol and processed and red meats, and controlled portion sizes. Smoking also increases risk of colon cancer. A 2009 study from the American Cancer Society found that long-term smoking (smoking for 40 or more years) increases colon cancer risk by 30 to 50 percent. The Society has proven smoking cessation programs – Freshstart® and the Quit For Life® Program operated by Free & Clear®. Thanks to improvements in prevention, early detection, and treatment, more than a million people in the U.S. count themselves as survivors of colon cancer. Whether you’re worried about developing colon cancer, making decisions about your treatment, or trying to stay well after treatment, the American Cancer Society can help. Visit cancer.org or call 1.800.227.2345 for details. To learn more about us or to get help, call us any time, day or night, at 1-800227-2345 or visit HYPERLINK "http://www.cancer.org/" cancer.org.
LEGAL DAY June 11, 2011
Ridley-Thomas Applauds Funding For New Martin Luther King, Jr. Hospital From LBT’s Reports LOS ANGELES, CA - Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas today applauded the first payment to the nonprofit entity established to manage the new Martin Luther King Hospital. In a sign that the Board of Supervisors is dedicated to preserving Sponsors: EZ Bail Bonds Agency the autonomy of the nonprofit, the board authorized the first installment of its Off the Chain Bail Bond Agency $50 million, five-year funding commitment. Suggested Donation: $12 The money will be used for start-up expenses, such as purchasing equipment and medical supplies for the new 120-bed in-patient tower scheduled to open in R.C.D. Entrepreneurial Training Center, Inc. February 2013. Once open, the hospital will be managed by the Martin Luther LEGAL DAY will take place at Greater Emmanuel Temple - Annex, 3740 E. Imperial Hwy. Lynwood, CA 90262. King, Jr. Healthcare Corp. and staffed by University of California physicians. R.C.D. Entrepreneurial Training Center, Inc. “This is an exciting new model, one that portends considerable benefit for the Greater Emmanuel Temple - Annex County of Los Angeles," said Supervisor Ridley-Thomas. “I dare say it will be 3740 E. Imperial Hwy. Lynwood, CA 90262 replicated in other parts of the nation as it relates to public/private partnerships and pioneering healthcare vehicles for underserved communities,” Supervisor Ridley-Thomas said. The County’s contract with the nonprofit provides both for the autonomy of the nonprofit but also includes safeguards related to county contributions, stipulating As the Obama Administration and the Justice Department threaten to crack the periodic auditing of funds. down on law abiding gun shop owners along our southern border to "stop the “The board’s rights are ensconced in the agreement in such a way that transparflow of guns into Mexico," the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has ency is preserved but the independence of the nonprofit is maximized,” Supervi- been watching drug cartel suppliers purchase hundreds semi-automatic weapons, sor Ridley-Thomas said. resulting in thousands of innocent deaths.
ATF WATCHING GUNS GO TO MEXICAN DRUG CARTELS