March 8th, 2013

The economic downturn that started in 2008 continues to plague businesses and consumers across the nation. In these tight economic times, financial worries abound. In Focus, an educational TV series hosted by acting great Martin Sheen which airs on public TV stations, addresses economic issues across America. The In Focus Martin Sheen program covers a number of financial topics that pertain to consumers and businesses. The show, which airs on some stations affiliated with PBS, features episodes on financial subjects like cost-containment strategies, planning for retirement, investing, banking and establishing and repairing credit. The Martin Sheen PBS show informs television viewers nationwide about a broad range of topics.

The In Focus PBS show (561-826-0675) reviews developments across the country, and in many areas of society. Episodes of In Focus with Martin Sheen tackle education subjects, health care advances, technological innovations, environmental subjects, and lifestyles subjects.  The program highlights encouraging trends across society, along with organizations and companies that have tried to make a positive difference in the United States and around the world.

The Martin Sheen In Focus show program has featured institutions, organizations and firms that work toward a “greener” future for America. The In Focus TV show highlights eco-friendly innovations and adaptations that small businesses, farmers, cities and universities have made to use resources, such as electricity and water, more responsibly. The program has looked at changes in the construction industry, the farming industry and elsewhere across the economy, informing viewers about different ways people across the country have “gone green” to save money and help the environment.

Tags: 561-826-0675, acting great Martin Sheen, banking, businesses, cities, companies, construction industry, consumers, continues to plague businesses and consumers, cost-containment strategies, eco-friendly innovations and adaptations, economic downturn, economic issues, education subjects, educational TV series, electricity, encouraging trends, environmental subjects, establishing and repairing credit, farmers, farming industry, financial topics, financial worries, firms, health care advances, help the environment, In Focus, In Focus Martin Sheen, In Focus PBS, In Focus TV show, In Focus with Martin Sheen, institutions, investing, lifestyles subjects, make a positive difference, Martin Sheen In Focus, Martin Sheen PBS, organizations, planning for retirement, public TV stations, save money, small businesses, technological innovations, universities, water, “gone green”, “greener” future for America
Posted in Encouraging Trends, In Focus Martin Sheen, In Focus with Martin Sheen | Comments Off

March 6th, 2013

See more reporting from In Focus Martin Sheen

In Focus Martin Sheen reviews many of the emerging trends in the medical industry, including how new therapies are gaining popularity with some Americans.

Homeopathic medicine represents an $860 million industry in the US. Many people are embracing homeopathic remedies and all-natural treatments because of concern of the number of chemicals we take into our bodies through medication. Others simply are interested in trying something new that might make a difference in their lives.

While some people are believers in homeopathic remedies, the industry does have critics. Many medical experts say there is no evidence than many of these remedies actually work, and that they can instill a false sense of confidence in the user. Doctors point out that homeopathic remedies do not undergo rigorous trials that are the hallmark of the medical industry when it comes to medications.

In Focus with Martin Sheen is looking at many of these remedies and talking to people in the homeopathy industry and the medical industry to get a variety of views on their effectiveness. This new report will air later this year on public television stations around the country and online at www.infocusptv.com.

In the coming months, the TV program In focus Martin Sheen PBS will be airing a number of reports that highlight topics inside the medical field. Viewers who are interested in these new reports can follow the team on Twitter @infocusms.

Tags: 5618260675, In Focus Martin Sheen, In Focus Martin Sheen PBS, In Focus Martin Sheen reviews, In Focus PBS, In Focus Public TV with Martin Sheen, In Focus with Martin Sheen, Martin Sheen PBS, Tv program, TV show, www.infocusptv.com
Posted in 5618260675, In Focus Martin Sheen, In Focus Martin Sheen TV Show, In Focus PBS, In Focus Public Television, In Focus public TV with Martin Sheen, In Focus TV Show, In Focus with Martin Sheen, In Focus with Martin Sheen TV Show, Martin Sheen In Focus, Martin Sheen PBS, Martin Sheen Public Television, www.infocusptv.com | Comments Off

February 20th, 2013

The In Focus TV program, hosted by award-winning actor Martin Sheen, will explore scam prevention measures in a coming series.

When times get tough, many companies and individuals seem willing to do dishonest and unscrupulous things to make a buck. The long economic downturn from which we are finally started to emerge has given rise to a growing number of shady schemes. The enlightening and helpful television program In Focus with Martin Sheen, which runs on some PBS-connected public television stations and other public TV stations, will explore different scam tactics that consumers have reported. The Martin Sheen PBS show’s scam investigations will look at different types of scams that hucksters and con artists carry out on individuals and businesses. In Focus Martin Sheen scam prevention episodes will inform television viewers about steps they can take to protect themselves from deceptive and dishonest tactics and practices. The In Focus show will explore complaints that customers and businesses have made.

The TV show airs on public TV stations across the U.S., including many PBS member stations, reaching TV audiences across the country and educating them about a broad range of subjects. Although PBS-connected public TV stations air the TV show’s programming, the Public Broadcasting Service does not produce or distribute any of this programming. All of the show’s content is produced, distributed and created by the production team of the show. The show addresses various stories, topics and developments throughout American culture, including medical subjects, business topics, family topics, and much more.

Tags: business topics, complaints, con artists, deceptive and dishonest tactics and practices, dishonest and unscrupulous things, economic downturn, family topics, hucksters, In Focus Martin Sheen scam prevention, In Focus show, In Focus with Martin Sheen, make a buck, Martin Sheen PBS, medical subjects, PBS-connected public TV stations, Public Broadcasting Service, scam investigations, shady schemes, times get tough
Posted in In Focus Martin Sheen, In Focus with Martin Sheen, Martin Sheen PBS | Comments Off

February 14th, 2013

See more reporting from In Focus Martin Sheen

In Focus Martin Sheen is planning a series of new reports to address the interests of public television audiences. These new reports will be part of the TV program and will be featured online in the coming months at www.infocusptv.com.

On the TV show, In Focus with Martin Sheen reviews many of the important issues that are facing Americans. From financial issues like investments and preparing for retirement to important healthcare news including the important innovations that are helping people live longer, healthier lives.

The team is also looking at advances in how educators prepare American students for the future by utilizing new teaching techniques that are improving test scores around the country. Charter schools are bringing new ideas to education and teachers are also now taking advantage of new training to help them provide the best opportunities for students with disabilities or learning disorders.

In Focus Martin Sheen PBS is also looking at how communities around the country are rallying to help those most in need. The homeless population and those being held back by language barriers or reading deficiencies are finding new hope with the help of dedicated individuals who are making a difference.

Through social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter viewers can be a part of the discussion about the issues explored on the show, and can even contact the show at the offices at (561) 826-0675.

Tags: 5618260675, In Focus Martin Sheen, In Focus Martin Sheen PBS, In Focus Martin Sheen reviews, In Focus PBS, In Focus Public TV with Martin Sheen, In Focus with Martin Sheen, Martin Sheen PBS, Tv program, TV show, www.infocusptv.com
Posted in 5618260675, In Focus Martin Sheen, In Focus Martin Sheen TV Show, In Focus PBS, In Focus Public Television, In Focus public TV with Martin Sheen, In Focus TV Show, In Focus with Martin Sheen, In Focus with Martin Sheen TV Show, Martin Sheen In Focus, Martin Sheen PBS, Martin Sheen Public Television, www.infocusptv.com | Comments Off

February 8th, 2013

Renowned and award-winning actor Martin Sheen returns to TV in the new In Focus with Martin Sheen television series, an enlightening series that spotlights organizations, municipalities, companies and other entities across the United States. Distributed on public television stations, the Martin Sheen PBS program informs viewers about innovations, breakthroughs and trends across society.

Martin Sheen, a celebrated actor, has worked on the big screen and the small screen for decades, beginning his acting career in the 1960s. His career has included star turns in many acclaimed movies, including “Badlands”, “Apocalypse Now” and “Wall Street.” Sheen has also enjoyed success in television, starring in the critically-acclaimed TV show “The West Wing.” Sheen has earned the respect and admiration of his peers in Hollywood for his acting prowess.

The In Focus Martin Sheen TV program returns Sheen to the small screen.

Tags: companies, Hollywood, In Focus Martin Sheen, In Focus with Martin Sheen, Martin Sheen PBS, municipalities, organizations, public television, The West Wing, “Apocalypse Now”, “Badlands”, “Wall Street”
Posted in In Focus Martin Sheen, In Focus with Martin Sheen, Martin Sheen's Career | Comments Off

October 23rd, 2012

See more reporting from In Focus Martin Sheen

For many people, energy is an important pocketbook issue. The rising costs of fuel and electricity are impacting how people create their family budget, and that has people thinking about how our country might lower its energy costs. In Focus Martin Sheen is looking into energy issues for the TV show and our online friends at www.infocusptv.com.

Engineers are looking into new ways to cut our energy costs. Much of the price of energy is imbedded in the cost of the fossil fuels that are the beginnings of electricity. To cut these costs, experts are looking into more sustainable solutions that are much cheaper.

Wind power has been popular in other parts of the world, and it is making an appearance here in America. In the Midwest where there are open plains that allow winds to push large windmills, helping people in places like Iowa see lower energy costs.

In other parts of the country, In Focus PBS is watching to see how people are seeing lower energy costs by utilizing the power of the sun. In the future, many homes will include roof-mounted solar panels that can harvest energy and then store it in batteries.

These homeowners are seeing their energy costs go down and in some cases are even seeing a little extra money in their pockets by selling some of their stored electricity back to the power companies.

In Focus with Martin Sheen is working on several new reports about new alternative energy solutions. The TV program is announcing new reports that are not only talking about these new energy sources but how energy efficient homes are helping to cut costs.

At (561) 826-0675 the producers are talking to viewers and engineers to see how these new technologies will change the family budget and save Americans more money on high energy costs.

Tags: 5618260675, alternative energy, energy costs, In Focus Martin Sheen, In Focus Martin Sheen scam prevention, In Focus PBS, In Focus Public Televsion, In Focus TV show, In Focus with Martin Sheen, solar power, Tv program, TV show, wind power, www.infocusptv.com
Posted in 5618260675, Alternate Energy, In Focus Martin Sheen, In Focus Martin Sheen TV Show, In Focus PBS, In Focus Public Television, In Focus TV Show, In Focus with Martin Sheen, In Focus with Martin Sheen TV Show, Martin Sheen In Focus, Martin Sheen PBS, www.infocusptv.com | Comments Off

October 18th, 2012

See reporting on mobile technology from In Focus Martin Sheen

On In Focus Martin Sheen, one of the most important issues that is covered by the TV show is the growing influence of the internet. While the technology is now as common as the telephone, it shares another similarity with the phone in that it is now completely mobile.

In the last 20 years mobile phone technology has become common, and that technology is now being used to offer mobile internet access. Neilsen reports that about 54 percent of all mobile phones in America are now smartphones, and it is giving people a way to connect to the limitless information of the internet from any location.

In Focus PBS is exploring how this mobile internet technology is opening a new chapter for web users. By giving people access from a park bench or any location, people are able to work more productively, stay in closer contact with friends and make better decisions with their money.

For businesses, this new internet access has changed how they approach the internet. Because a potential customer can access reviews of a company or product just moments before making a purchase, businesses are making sure that their brands are well represented online.

For customers, smartphones have given them the ability to purchase products anywhere. Some people are suspicious of purchasing products over mobile technology and a new series of In Focus Martin Sheen scam prevention reports will show people how to stay safe while using this technology.

The producers of the TV program are also placing new reporting on the website at www.infocusptv.com. In Focus with Martin Sheen can be reached at (561) 826-0675 for people to offer their own story ideas, experiences and opinions about the stories the series is covering.

Tags: 5618260675, In Focus Martin Sheen, In Focus Martin Sheen scam prevention, In Focus PBS, In Focus Public Televsion, In Focus TV show, In Focus with Martin Sheen, internet access, internet commerce, Martin Sheen public television, smartphones, Tv program, TV show, www.infocusptv.com
Posted in 5618260675, In Focus Martin Sheen, In Focus Martin Sheen TV Show, In Focus PBS, In Focus Public Television, In Focus TV Show, In Focus with Martin Sheen, In Focus with Martin Sheen TV Show, www.infocusptv.com | Comments Off

July 19th, 2012

In Focus with Martin Sheen host with co-star Allison Janney on The West Wing.

When Aaron Sorkin wrote his hit 1995 film “The American President,” there were several elements of life in the White House that he felt had been left on the table.

The film features Michael Douglas as a widower president trying to fill a romantic void. The film also featured a veteran actor who is also the host of In Focus Martin Sheen.

Avika Goldsman, Sorkin’s good friend and screenwriter of “A Beautiful Mind” encouraged Sorkin to create a new television series about the world of the American Presidency.

From that conversation sprang “The West Wing” starring Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, Bradley Whitford and Stockard Channing.

Martin Sheen wasn’t the only man considered to play President Josiah Bartlet. Producers also considered Sidney Poitier and Alan Alda for the role, which they initially considered a small recurring part.

The show’s initial focus was to be on the people who make the White House run. Staffer Sam Seaborn played by Rob Lowe was to be the focus of the show, and that was reflected in the opening episode that only features Sheen for the last few minutes.

Sorkin and co-executive producers Thomas Schlamme and John Wells decided to move the focus of the show from a workplace drama that happened to be in the White House to a study of the complications of the most powerful office in the world.

As a result of the shift in the show’s philosophy, Martin Sheen’s role was greatly expanded. He went from initially being set to appear in just about four episodes a year to playing the pivotal role in almost every episode.

The show largely focuses on moral dilemmas faced by the fictional President Bartlet over wide range of issues. Committing American forces to combat, dealing with the death penalty and even an assassination attempt became fodder for the show’s writers.

Over the course of its run between 1999 and 2006, the show won 26 Emmy awards. Astonishingly, Sheen never won the award for his own work on the show. Martin Sheen did however win a Golden Globe in 2001 for his work.

The show remains the most honored drama in television history and is fourth in overall Emmy Awards. It also won a prestigious Peabody Award for excellence in broadcasting.

Tags: 561-907-9280, Aaron Sorkin, In Focus Martin Sheen, In Focus PBS, In Focus with Martin Sheen, Martin Sheen, NBC drama, Rob Lowe, television series, The American President, The West Wing, Tv program, TV show, www.infocusptv.com
Posted in In Focus Martin Sheen, In Focus Martin Sheen TV Show, In Focus PBS, In Focus TV Show, In Focus with Martin Sheen, In Focus with Martin Sheen TV Show, Martin Sheen In Focus, Martin Sheen PBS, Martin Sheen Public Television, The West Wing, www.infocusptv.com | Comments Off

July 5th, 2012

More than 20 million Americans struggle with addiction.

The In Focus with Martin Sheen TV program often highlights advances in the medical field that are helping people live healthier lives and one particular area of medicine that is advancing is the treatment of substance abuse.

According to a 2009 study from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration, nearly one in ten Americans over the age of 12 are dealing with some sort of substance abuse or addiction issue.

In Focus PBS at 561-907-9280 found that of the more than 20 million Americans suffering from addiction, only a small percentage actually receive treatment while others suffer silently or die from their addictions.

Many communities around the country offer either non-profit or for-profit treatment options. They range in the type of care from outpatient counseling through long term in patient therapy. Treatments will often include individualized care in addition to group settings offering addicts to talk to other sharing the same issues.

In many treatments centers patients are exposed either to 12-step programs or alternative forms of treatment to break the cycle of addiction. Many addiction therapists now believe that one of the best forms of treatment and continued maintenance of the disease of addiction is for recovering addicts to rely on others in recovery for support.

Considering how valuable contact with other recovering addicts can be, transitional housing has become a popular way for addicts to re-integrate themselves into society after recovery begins.

Transitional housing allows the recovering substance abuser to enjoy a structured life where they can have a high level of exposure to a recovery program. While they build a new lifestyle free from the environmental pressures that were part of their addiction, people in recovery can work and play with others who are sharing their journey.

By moving to another community, the addict is able to create separation with their former lives and make new friends without the pressure to return to self-destructive habits.

The In Focus Martin Sheen TV show is online at www.infocusptv.com where audiences can see more topics like addiction that are covered by the broadcast. Through treatment, people suffering from addiction and other diseases of the mind and body are learning new ways to reclaim their lives.

Tags: 561-907-9280, addiction recovery, addiction therapy, addiction treatment, In Focus Martin Sheen, In Focus PBS, In Focus with Martin Sheen, rehab centers, substance abuse, transitional housing, Tv program, TV show, www.infocusptv.com
Posted in In Focus Martin Sheen, In Focus PBS, In Focus TV Show, In Focus with Martin Sheen, Martin Sheen In Focus, Martin Sheen PBS, www.infocusptv.com | Comments Off

June 20th, 2012

Proper diet has become an important part of a full regimen to treat and prevent illnes.

As In Focus Martin Sheen continues to monitor trends in the medical field, one of the most interesting developments is the augmentation of non-traditional treatments with the wonders of Western medicine.

Many traditional medical professionals are incorporating new and innovative approaches to disease prevention and treatment into a more familiar medical regimen. Many traditional treatments have been covered by the TV program and can be found online at www.infocusptv.com.

In Focus PBS found that nutritional counseling based on sound scientific research coupled with a holistic approach is helping patients.

Nutritional therapists recognize the individual biochemical needs of the patient and help to develop a diet that helps to increase energy and boost the immune system. By catering a diet to the patient based on where they live, their body type, current diet, genetics and gender a therapist can work with the patient to develop a tailor-made regimen.

In addition to the variables introduced by the specific patient, a therapist can also draw on basic tenets of dietary science such as the importance of watching blood sugar, mineral and fat balances and hydration.

Overall, the theory is that if the body receives the right raw materials through diet, the patient is in the best position to prevent illness and disease but improve their prognosis when they are sick.

Doctors at the Medical University of South Carolina say that nutritional therapy is the cornerstone of fighting chronic disease in patients with diabetes. In fact, the medical community has become so convinced of the benefits of the therapy that Medicare now recognizes it as a real way to prevent and combat disease.

In Focus with Martin Sheen at 561-907-9280 continues to cover medical advancement both on the TV show and online. Nutritional therapy has taken the old adage about an apple a day and developed it into a full plan for people to live longer, healthier lives.

Tags: 561-907-9280, diabetes, holistic medicine, In Focus Martin Sheen, In Focus PBS, In Focus with Martin Sheen, Martin Sheen public television, medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional therapy, Tv program, TV show, Western Medicine, www.infocusptv.com
Posted in In Focus Martin Sheen, In Focus PBS, In Focus with Martin Sheen, In Focus with Martin Sheen TV Show, Martin Sheen PBS, Martin Sheen Public Television | Comments Off