Steven Maimes Salam Research   59 Franklin Street Rochester, NH 03867 USA   smaimes@salamresearch.com   http://www.salamresearch.com   Biographical Sketch: Steven Maimes, principal of SALAM RESEARCH (established in 1999), is an independent researcher and freelance writer. Research services include: research for authors/editors; health and natural medical research; and competitive and media intelligence. Writing services include: newsletters, graphic presentations and research drafts. Economic research is also available. Maimes is a graduate of San Francisco State University with a degree in philosophy and religion.   Primary Research Focus: Business, financial and natural medicine. Hepatitis C.   JEL Areas: I1 : Health: General M2 : Business Economics: General