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Walk the Red Carpet Towards Blogger Brilliance and a Chance to Win $2,000

2011-11-14T20:45:00.000-08:00

Walk the Red Carpet Towards Blogger Brilliance and a Chance to Win $2,000

Chapeau Blog Awards Is Rolling Out the Red Carpet for the Most Brilliant Bloggers in the World

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) January 30, 2009

www. ChapeauBlogAwards. com] - Chapeau Blog Awards is rolling out the red carpet in preparation for the Chapeau Blog Awards Online Awards Ceremony (http://www. chapeaublogawards. com/). A $2,000 grand prize, awarded for "Most Brilliant Blog", is ensuring this red carpet will soon be teeming with brilliance. All that is missing is you!

Make sure you walk the red carpet and earn a chance to win $2,000 by entering the Chapeau Blog Awards.

Enter Chapeau Blog Awards by January 30th (http://www. chapeaublogawards. com/entry-form. php) and submit your blog to one of the following categories:

Arts & Design
Health & Beauty
Technology
Parenting
Marketing & Advertising
Real Estate & Development
Hobbies
Finance
Travel & Leisure
News
Entertaining
Web Design & Development

The $2,000 grand prize for the "Most Brilliant Blog" will be awarded along with four iPod Touch devices for the honorable mention blogs.

Enter today (http://www. chapeaublogawards. com/entry-form. php), and be sure to refer your entourage as well.

About Chapeau Blog Awards:
Chapeau Blog Awards (http://www. chapeaublogawards. com/) is an awards contest that tips its chapeau to honor bloggers worldwide who devote their time and knowledge to inform, entertain and challenge their readers. Those involved in the Chapeau Blog Awards are not involved in the final selection of winners. Rather than assembling an antiquated academy of high profile 'Noggers'- Non-bloggers - to determine which blog is best, Chapeau Blog Awards does what bloggers do. They ask for the opinion of the public sphere of blog readers. By asking blog readers to judge the Chapeau Blog Awards, entrants can be assured of a meaningful award as selected by their most important audience; blog readers themselves. Chapeau Blog Awards is the creator of BlogOh! Pedia, an online encyclopedia of blogging terms and Blog Review, an online review of blogs from around the world.

E-mail Chapeau Blog Awards at Info (at) ChapeauBlogAwards. com.

The only way to be considered for a Chapeau Blog Award is to enter your blog today.

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The Secret to Cooking4Canines is Unleashed by NBC's TODAY Show

2011-11-14T16:14:00.000-08:00

The Secret to Cooking4Canines is Unleashed by NBC's TODAY Show

Yoga4Dogs Introduces New "Cooking4Canines Cookbook" on NBC's TODAY Show

Phoenix, AZ (Vocus) August 14, 2009

Yoga4Dogs (http://www. yoga4dogs. com/) co-founder, Amy Stevens, appeared on the NBC TODAY Show (Wednesday, August 12, 2009), alongside co-anchor Hoda Kotb and co-host Kathie Lee Gifford to share recipes from her new book, Cooking4Canines (http://www. yoga4dogs. com/index. php? target=products&product_id=53). Stevens is also the co-creator and host of the Yoga4Dogs DVD, the only dog yoga DVD available anywhere.

Cooking4Canines features 25 healthy, vet approved dog recipes including muffins, biscuits, yogurt, cookies and many others. The Cooking4Canines Cookbook also shares doggy cooking tips, the importance of bonding with pets, history behind the various recipes and more.

While on NBC's TODAY Show, Stevens showed viewers and pet lovers-alike how to prepare Frozen Strawberry Pupsicles, a healthy, refreshing and delicious treat, as well as other doggy recipes including Cheesy Bark 'n Biscuits and Turkey Muttloaf.

The Cooking4Canines Cookbook is available in an E-Book format for $9.99 with $1 donated to an animal wellness non-profit organization. Pre-sales for hard copies of the book are available for $14.99 (shipping November 2009). To learn more visit Yoga4Dogs. com.

In addition to the Cooking4Canines Cookbook, Yoga4Dogs offers a dog yoga DVD, which allows pet owners to practice yoga with their dogs in the convenience of their own homes. This is the only dog yoga DVD available anywhere. Getting healthy just got convenient, fun and pet-friendly! The DVD also shows viewers how to give a Happy Paws dog massage and includes sample recipes featured in the Cooking4Canines Cookbook.

To learn more about the Yoga4Dogs Cooking4Canines Cookbook, please visit www. Yoga4Dogs. com. To view Amy Stevens' TODAY Show interview with Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford, please visit TodayShow. com.

About Yoga4Dogs (http://www. yoga4dogs. com/)
Yoga4Dogs strives to make a difference in the lives of pet owners and their pets. The Arizona-based company has released the only dog yoga DVD available, has recently launched Cooking4Canines - a cookbook packed with healthy dog recipes and also offers an online pet network with dozens of pet resources including dog news, health tips, doggy art and more (Yoga4Dogs. com). On a mission to help the pet community at large, Yoga4Dogs supports multiple pet charities and connects pet lovers to various animal charities and resources. To learn more about Yoga4Dogs, please visit Yoga4Dogs. com or call (866) 977-2221.

About Amy Stevens, Co-Founder of Yoga4Dogs (http://www. yoga4dogs. com/index. php? target=pages&page_id=about)
Amy Stevens is a fresh face in the world of fitness. As Co-Founder of Yoga4Dogs, Yoga4Dogs DVD instructor and author of the recently released Cooking4Canines Cookbook, Stevens is passionate about bettering the lives of both people and their pets. As a Yoga enthusiast and avid dancer, Stevens believes in the importance of maintaining a healthy mind and body and is committed to spreading her message, passion and energy around the globe. To learn more about Amy Stevens, please visit Yoga4Dogs. com.

Note to Editors: Contact Heidi Schwitzer at 952-913-8272 or heidi(dot)schwitzer(at)hotmail(dot)com or Jean Golden at 612-385-2324 or jeangoldenpr(at)aol(dot)com for interviews, photography and other requests.

Media Contact:
Heidi Schwitzer
952-913-8272
Heidi(dot)schwitzer(at)hotmail(dot)com

Jean Golden
612-385-2324
Jeangoldenpr(at)aol(dot)com

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CozyCot's Holy Grail Party, a Beauty and Fashion Exhibition, to Take Place in Singapore September 26 and 27

2011-11-14T13:17:00.000-08:00

CozyCot's Holy Grail Party, a Beauty and Fashion Exhibition, to Take Place in Singapore September 26 and 27

L'Oréal Singapore, celebrating 100 years of making women beautiful, will be presenting a complete beauty showcase at the CozyCot Holy Grail Party with world-class brands Kérastase, L'Oréal Paris, shu uemura, and Vichy. In addition, other leading beauty and lifestyle brands will also be sponsoring the CozyCot Holy Grail Party in Singapore on September 26 and 27.

Singapore (PRWEB) August 19, 2009 -

CozyCot, Singapore's leading online beauty and fashion community (http://holygrail. cozycot. com/) for women, announces the CozyCot Holy Grail Party will take place at Singapore Expo on September 26 and 27. The free two-day event will feature the latest in beauty, makeup, skincare and fashion from leading brands such as Kérastase, L'Oréal Paris, shu uemura, Vichy and many more.

Women interested in attending may register through CozyCot on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and other social media sites. CozyCot will be giving away 50 mystery bags to the top 50 women who refer the greatest number of friends to the event.

"The CozyCot Holy Grail Party (http://holygrail. cozycot. com/) is the leading beauty and fashion event in Singapore. With participation from the world's leader in cosmetics, L'Oréal, and other top beauty, makeup and skincare brands, the Holy Grail will provide all women who attend the opportunity to get the latest updates, learn the latest trends and catch wind of the latest products in these fields," says Nicole Yee, founder of CozyCot. "The Holy Grail Party is a wonderful event for all fashion-forward women."

CozyCot's Holy Grail Party is fronted by four elite brands: Kérastase, the ultimate luxury in professional hair care and treatment ; L'Oréal Paris, one of the world's leading complete beauty care brands; shu uemura, leaders in the art of make-up; and Vichy, foremost advocators of healthy skin.

The event's other sponsors include many of the world's leading fashion, beauty and skincare brands, as well as other leading companies, including Acer, Babelicious, Bioxil, Burberry Fragrance, Clinelle, Cosmedicine, Dermalogica, Derma-Rx Scientific Skincare Systems, Esprique Precious, Ettusais, FaceBistro, Henry Tianus, Institute of Certified Wedding Planners, Joico, LavenaShoes. com, Majolica Majorca, Marc Jacobs Fragrance, My Beauty Diary, NeoStrata, no! no!, NuBra, o2skin, Palmer's, The Pink Room International Professional Nail Academy, Phyto Hair Spa by ReVAMP, Rimmel London, Salvatore Ferragamo Parfums, Shiseido, Skin Inc., Skinvitals, Stage Cosmetics, TrichoKare, Vera Wang The Fragrance and Za.

"L'Oréal is excited to be part of the CozyCot Holy Grail Party (http://holygrail. cozycot. com/). It provides an excellent touchpoint between our brands and the sophisticated women who are taking charge of their shopping experience by sharing tips and advice on such forums," says Christopher Neo, Managing Director of L'Oréal Singapore. "We look forward to bringing 100 years of expertise in beauty and innovations to Cotters at the Holy Grail Party (http://holygrail. cozycot. com/)."

Women interested in attending the CozyCot Holy Grail Party can register for the event by joining Cozycot through Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Yahoo, Google or AOL. People can also help spread the word of the event by posting an event widget to any number of social media sites, including Facebook, MySpace and Blogger. This widget is available for download at http://holygrail. cozycot. com/ (http://holygrail. cozycot. com/).

For more information about the CozyCot Holy Grail Party visit http://holygrail. cozycot. com/ (http://holygrail. cozycot. com/).
About CozyCot. com
CozyCot is women's best loved* online beauty, fashion, lifestyle, forums, reviews and shopping, catering to women and their insatiable needs and features over 14,000 forum threads, and more than 1.5 million posts to-date. CozyCot is dedicated to connecting women through a social shopping community that cultivates women to learn and share about latest products and services, buy smart with the best digital community advice and rave about highly sought after trends and must-haves in a woman's world. CozyCot offers an authentic forum infused with compelling content from experts, members and friends on beauty, fashion, lifestyle, health, parenting, food and entertainment.
*Hitwise Singapore Online Performance Award 2006, 2007 & 2008

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Nutrition Industry's Latest Innovation Uses Classic Ingredients -- You Bars Customized Nutrition Features ALL ONE Powder

2011-11-13T10:25:00.000-08:00

Nutrition Industry's Latest Innovation Uses Classic Ingredients -- You Bars Customized Nutrition Features ALL ONE Powder

A pioneer of the industry, Doug Ingoldsby, the owner and CEO of ALL ONE nutritional supplements, (www. all-one. com) is proud to announce that his company is once again making an innovative leap forward.

Santa Barbara, CA (PRWEB) March 26, 2008

Nearly 50 years ago, his father, James Ingoldsby, invented the world's first nutrition bar. The Tiger's Milk® Bar, made with his groundbreaking Tiger's Milk nutritional powder, was the first product in a category whose sales will reach in the billions of dollars this year. Today, ALL ONE is pleased to be part of the newest innovation in the business: the YouBar where consumers can create personalized nutrition bars, selecting from a wide array of healthy nutritional components -- including ALL ONE's high potency multivitamin and multivitamin.

Ingoldsby, who recently visited YouBar headquarters in Los Angeles, comments, "Visiting with founders Anthony and Ava at the YouBar kitchen reminded me of my early days, working with my dad to create ALL ONE. It is a very 'full circle' connection that ALL ONE, from the family of the very first nutrition bar, found its way into the very latest nutrition bar, YouBars. We are honored to be a part of this exciting new product and the YouBar community."

About ALL ONE /Nutritech

For over 35 years, ALL ONE /Nutritech has delivered quality, innovative, high-potency supplement powders, providing consumers with a simple, healthy, cost-effective solution for their daily nutritional needs. For more information or product samples, please call Julie Tomlinson at 805-895-8583 or julie@all-one. com

About YouBar
Los Angeles-based YouBar (www. youbars. com) was founded two years ago by a mother-and-son team, Anthony Flynn and Ava Bise. Frustrated with the limited choices on the retail shelves, they created a unique web-based business that allows customers to create personalized and customized nutrition bars, choosing from an array of wholesome and organic nut butters, fruits, nuts and other unique ingredients.

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PLASTOM Ltd Launches New Travel Bidet-Shower

2011-11-12T06:33:00.000-08:00

PLASTOM Ltd Launches New Travel Bidet-Shower

Plastom Ltd -- exporter of sanitary ware launches a new product. Bidush -- affordable and mobile bidet-shower.

Bnei Brak, Israel (PRWEB) November 10, 2005

Plastom Ltd is an Israeli exclusive manufacturer and exporter of Bidan innovative products. The main idea is uniting comfort, personal hygiene and health in one product -- Bidan. With maximum efforts, Plastom Ltd has more than 18 years successful manufacture and presents today a new generation of patented products, such as: Bidan Turbo, Bidan Electronic, Bidanit.

Such variety of modifications and prices allow us to reach every customer.

Recently, the company informed about launching a new travel bidet model - BIDUSH. It is a non-electrical mobile bidet-shower unit, which can be installed under the regular toilet seat in minutes.

Additionally, Plastom Ltd operates in the rehab field and products for disabled people. There are two unique models: Bidan Electronic (with remote control) and Bidan Pneumatic (with pneumatic pads), which help handicapped / disabled / elderly people to feel independent and self-supporting in the toilet room. Our company is a registered vendor of Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Health of Israel and supplies these products with the hospitals, medical and physiotherapeutic centres, nursery homes etc.

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Laura I. Shidlovitsky, Attorney at Law, Discusses What to Consider When Purchasing or Investing in Property in a Depressed Housing Market

2011-11-10T07:05:00.000-08:00

Laura I. Shidlovitsky, Attorney at Law, Discusses What to Consider When Purchasing or Investing in Property in a Depressed Housing Market

With high unemployment and dropping home values, California is one of the leading states in severe underwater mortgages, according to a recent Business Week report. While bad for homeowners, this could be a golden opportunity for investors. Laura I. Shidlovitsky, commercial and real estate attorney, briefly discusses what to consider when buying or investing in real property in a depressed housing market.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 8, 2010

The stock market bubble has burst, unemployment is high, and the housing market is depressed. While this may seem like a worst-case scenario, it can actually be a prime opportunity to diversity assets and to invest in real estate. Unfortunately, it can also be a legal minefield due to the unique challenges of the housing crisis. Laura I. Shidlovitsky, a commercial and real estate attorney based in Los Angeles, California, cautions investors to be careful when acquiring upside down properties.

“Most investors don’t know where to begin when investing in real estate, which can really get them into trouble later on.” Shidlovitsky continues, “My office is full of people who would have been fine had they just consulted a real estate attorney before signing on the dotted line.”

What pitfalls can investors avoid when acquiring real property? Here are just a few suggestions from commercial and real estate attorney, Laura Shidlovitsky.

“Do not purchase a property just because it is on sale,” Laura Shidlovitsky, Attorney at Law, cautions. “Cheaper properties are often more prone to unforeseen future repairs and other unexpected costs” than their more expensive neighbors. She advises clients “to have a standard plan when investing and verify that the property suits that aim.” If the bargain property matches those goals, then it might be worth acquiring.

Shidlovitsky has also found that many potential investors get into hot water by not doing their homework before purchasing real property. She advises investors to verify a property’s title, zoning, permits, and environmental condition, among other things, as doing so can prevent a buyer from having to deal with “environmental catastrophes or numerous building code violations” of the new asset.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. While it may seem cost-effective to skip legal consultation, doing so can cause buyers to inadvertently waive their rights or enter into inappropriate purchase agreements. Attorney at Law, Laura Shidlovitsky, says “The amount spent on an attorney for a court trial is often exponentially higher than consulting one on a property contract. Buyers can save themselves a lot of money and stress by having an experienced real estate lawyer conduct a comprehensive review of all of the transaction documents before signing them, especially when it comes to Purchase and Sale Agreements, Agency Agreements, Escrow Instructions, and/or Disclosures.”

Loan terms can be a buyer’s best friend or their worst enemy. According to Shidlovitsky, “By law, mortgages can have clauses in them that limit what the investor can do with their property.” She continues, “For example, an investor may purchase a property with the intention to lease it, but if the owner is required to occupy the property as part of their mortgage contract, then by law they cannot lease it.” To avoid this, Shidlovitsky recommends having a mortgage professional review and explain the mortgage terms before proceeding with the financing.

Laura I. Shidlovitsky, Esq., owner and founder of the Law Offices of Laura I. Shidlovitsky, is a very creative and personable Attorney at Law who tailors her legal counsel to meet the unique needs of her clients in all aspects of commercial and real estate transactions and negotiations. She has extensive experience representing individuals and publicly traded corporations in a variety of industries, including metals distribution, commercial real estate, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, restaurant, media and entertainment, transportation, and consulting. Ms. Shidlovitsky is also an active member in many professional organizations, including the LACBA Business and Corporate and Real Property Sections, the ABA Business and Litigation Sections, the National Association of Professional Women, and the Century City Chamber of Commerce.

To find out more about what to consider when purchasing an upside down property or to interview Laura I. Shidlovitsky, Esq., please call (310) 684-3843.

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Doing Business 2009: Regulatory Reforms Hit Record Levels

2011-11-09T15:19:00.000-08:00

Doing Business 2009: Regulatory Reforms Hit Record Levels

Newcomers from Eastern Europe and Central Asia Make Big Gains, More Reforms in Africa than Ever Before

Washington, DC (PRWEB) September 10, 2008

Regulatory reforms are gaining momentum worldwide, reaching record numbers this year, finds Doing Business 2009 -- the sixth in a series of annual reports published by IFC and the World Bank. The new report identifies 239 reforms between June 2007 and June 2008 that make it easier to do business in 113 economies.

For the fifth year in a row, Eastern Europe and Central Asia led the world's regions, with more than 90 percent of its countries making reforms. And the trend is moving eastward as newcomers join the list of economies making the most reforms. Azerbaijan is the world's leading reformer of business regulations this year, with improvements in seven of the 10 areas studied by the report.

Africa also had a record year for regulatory reforms, with 28 countries completing 58 reforms that make it easier to do business--more than in any other year. And three of the world's top 10 economies that reformed their business regulations are from the region. The top 10 are, in order, Azerbaijan, Albania, the Kyrgyz Republic, Belarus, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Botswana, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, and Egypt.

Doing Business ranks economies based on 10 indicators of business regulation that record the time and cost to meet government requirements in starting and operating a business, trading across borders, paying taxes, and closing a business. The rankings do not reflect such areas as macroeconomic policy, quality of infrastructure, currency volatility, investor perceptions, or crime rates.

Singapore leads the global rankings on the overall regulatory ease of doing business for a third consecutive year. New Zealand is runner-up, and the United States third. Bahrain and Mauritius join the ranks of the top 25 this year.

"Economies need rules that are efficient, easy to use, and accessible to all who use them. Otherwise, businesses are trapped in the unregulated, informal economy, where they have less access to finance and hire fewer workers and where workers lack the protection of labor law," said Michael Klein, World Bank/IFC Vice President for Financial and Private Sector Development. "Doing Business encourages good rules, and good rules are a better basis for healthy business than 'who you know," he added.

In Africa, other economies making the most reforms of business regulations include two postconflict countries, Liberia and Sierra Leone, along with Rwanda. Half the economies in Latin America made such reforms, while in the Middle East and North Africa and in East Asia nearly two-thirds did.

Seven OECD high-income economies, including Canada, Greece, Hungary, and Portugal, made regulatory reforms this year. Among the large emerging markets, China led the way -- reforms there make it easier to access credit, pay taxes, and enforce contracts. South Africa has made it easier to start a business and pay taxes. Brazil and India both eased trade processes.

"Economies worldwide are increasingly committed to their agendas for business-friendly reforms," said Penelope Brook, Director, World Bank/IFC Financial and Private Sector Development Vice Presidency and a coauthor of the report. "We find newcomers looking to earlier reformers of businesses regulations. We are also seeing more such reforms in Africa, with many economies getting inspiration from the top-ranked African countries."

Doing Business ranks 181 economies on the overall ease of doing business. The top 25 are, in order, Singapore, New Zealand, the United States, Hong Kong (China), Denmark, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, Norway, Iceland, Japan, Thailand, Finland, Georgia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Bahrain, Belgium, Malaysia, Switzerland, Estonia, Korea, Mauritius, and Germany.

The Doing Business project is based on the efforts of more than 6,700 local experts--business consultants, lawyers, accountants, and government officials--and leading academics around the world who provided methodological support and review. The data, methodology, and names of contributors are available online at www. doingbusiness. org.

For more information on Doing Business 2009, please contact:
Maria Alexandra Velez Henao
Phone: 1 (202) 458-8789 / Cell: 1 202 684 4117
Email: mvelezhenao@ifc. org

Rebecca Ong
Phone: 1(202) 458-0434 / Cell: 1(202) 651-1390
Email: rong@worldbank. org

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Skin Free (R) Skin Care Products Now Available at drugstore. com

2011-11-09T14:24:00.000-08:00

Skin Free (R) Skin Care Products Now Available at drugstore. com

Blue Ridge Gypsy Studio announced today that it's Skin Free (R) SkinCare products can now be purchased at drugstore. com].

Shipman, VA (PRWEB) June 15, 2008

Blue Ridge Gypsy Studio announced today that it's Skin Free (R) Skin Care product line is now available at drugstore. com.

Drugstore. com is an Internet based pharmacy headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, which launched in 1999. drugstore. com also partners with Rite Aide Pharmacy and GNC stores.

Blue Ridge Gypsy Studio partners with larger Internet ventures in order to give their clients the opportunity to get the best selection of products at the fairest prices. drugstore. com and Blue Ridge Gypsy have both adopted a policy of offering free shipping for purchases of $25 or more.

"I think the cost of shipping and handling is a big deterrent for new Internet buyers." said BRG owner, Julie Hilton. "The price of gasoline now throws a new perspective on shopping the Internet. "

Blue Ridge Gypsy's Skin Free (R) line features skincare formulated from select vegetable sources chosen for their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and nutrient capabilities. Originally produced for individuals with chronic skin disease or other sensitive skin issues, the line is seeing a recent popularity with those who are concerned about the toxicity of some chemicals used commonly in the retail market. Skin Free (R) products have no colorants, fragrances, or harsh chemicals and are actually edible.

While Blue Ridge Gypsy normally sponsors events by the National Eczema Association and the National Psoriasis Foundation, this year they will also sponsor National Yoga Month. The same clients who pursue Yoga as a part of their daily health ritual will very likely be interested in the purity of Skin Free(R) skin care. "We hope to bring some of those clients to drugstore. com."

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KCA - KeithCash. com has New Marketing Service Clients Printing-B2B, Dental Cleaning Product & Sun Room Firms

2011-11-09T09:40:00.000-08:00

KCA - KeithCash. com has New Marketing Service Clients Printing-B2B, Dental Cleaning Product & Sun Room Firms

Keith Cash Associates-KeithCash. com continues to expand Client Base that utilize Search Engine Marketing Services

Montevallo, AL (PRWEB) June 1, 2006

KCA announces its continuing pattern of steady growth, the upcoming leader in search engine marketing and search engine optimization, announces new client relationships with these top quality companies: Innovative Billing Solutions, Dental Air Force and Brannan Aluminum Inc.

InnBill. com — Innovative Billing Solutions, Innovative is a company that provides outsourced billing, statement rendering, sap software electronic statements, medical-health care electronic statements at affordable cost to its customers. Approved supplier for VHA, UHC, and HPPI that are members of Novation. (See "UHC, VHA, HPPI") Innovative Billing Solutions also will print and mail the statements, letters and bills in an efficient and timely manner.

Other services include Afflink Novation UHC VHA HPPI Custom Calendars, Ad Specialties, and custom printed forms..

DentalAirForce. com — Dental Air Force, is a revolutionary new way to clean your teeth at home. Invented by a dentist, it replaces tooth brushing and flossing. Used with hydrogen peroxide, it whitens teeth like professional bleaching. The first and only technology of its kind that is FDA approved for marketing.

BrannanAluminumInc. com — Brannan Aluminum, Panama City, FL, Specializing in quality sun room, screen enclosure, glass room, pool and spa enclosures, solariums, patio covers, carports, and hurricane shutters.

These clients represent an increasing number of businesses that are turning to KCA for their online marketing needs. "More and more companies are responding to our reputation in the search engine and website optimization industry. They know they will depend on us for consistent results," states CEO Keith Cash.

Clients, new and current, are responding to KCA's enhanced menu of services. "Our clients need assistance in other areas besides internet marketing, website hosting, and create optimized websites as well," says Cash. "We've answered our clients needs, each naturally complements any search engine optimization (SEO) or search engine marketing (SEM)." KCA continues to enjoy its corporate growth, we are proud to serve these new clients and honored to be a part of all existing client success.

About KCA

Sales leads generation from affordable business web site optimization and search engine marketing services with proven business leads results, other services include web site development, web site hosting, with search engine placement. Also press release services.

KCA is a privately held company located in Alabama. For more information on KCA, please visit http://www. KeithCash. com/ (http://www. KeithCash. com/)

Http://www. keithcash. com/press_sem_new_clients. html (http://www. keithcash. com/press_sem_new_clients. html)

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Life Coaching and Mind/Body Wellness: New Book by America's #1 Health Coach Bridges the Gap to Deliver Lasting Health Change Solutions

2011-11-08T10:33:00.000-08:00

Life Coaching and Mind/Body Wellness: New Book by America's #1 Health Coach Bridges the Gap to Deliver Lasting Health Change Solutions

ÂThe Health Seeker's Handbook: Revolutionary Advice on How to Shape Up, Trim Down, and Chill Out...from America's #1 Health CoachÂ integrates cutting edge life-coaching strategies with proven mind/body health and wellness strategies to provide lasting solutions for anyone who wants to lose weight, get fit, reduce stress, or make just about any other lifestyle change.

East Amherst, NY (PRWEB) January 10, 2004

ÂKick the willpower habit!Â exhorts Bob Merberg, author of ÂThe Health SeekerÂs HandbookÂ (Well Lit Books, isbn 0-9743762-4-8). As an alternative, Merberg Â drawing from the fast growing field of Âlife coachingÂ and the best proven methods of mind/body wellness Â presents a practical new approach consistent with the latest health behavior research.

In ÂThe Health SeekerÂs HandbookÂ Â subtitled ÂRevolutionary Advice on How to Shape Up, Trim Down, and Chill OutÂfrom AmericaÂs #1 Health CoachÂ Â Merberg offers a collection of innovative and customizable solutions for readers who aspire to get fit, lose weight, reduce stress, or make other lasting lifestyle changes. He cautions that behavioral strategies based on willpower alone Â despite the publicÂs steadfast allegiance to them Â lead to frustration and disillusionment, and rarely to success.

Using illustrative stories and simple ÂMind Your ChangeÂ activities, Merberg coaches readers to:

-- Shape Up their lives, by discovering new possibilities, increasing their confidence, creating an environment conducive to healthy living, establishing strong supportive relationships, and building on their strengths.

-- Trim Down their distractions, by tuning in their self-awareness, simplifying their lifestyles, letting go of stale goals, clarifying and focusing on whatÂs truly important, and being fully present in the moment.

-- Chill Out, by taking leave of guilt, disappointment, limiting beliefs, and other forms of self-deprecation that stand in the way of well-being.

ÂÂThe Health SeekerÂs HandbookÂ isnÂt like other self-help books,Â Merberg comments. ÂIt offers real solutions that are both quick and lasting, but that donÂt require sacrifice and struggle. And as part of making this process enjoyable, I made sure the book Â while compelling and occasionally poignant Â doesnÂt take itself too seriously.Â

Merberg, founder of the Center for Personal Health Coaching, has used innovative coaching models to help health seekers break through to their goals for more than 15 years. He is a faculty member for Wellcoaches Corporation, a graduate of Coach University, and holds a MasterÂs degree in Exercise Science and Community Health.

ÂThe Health SeekerÂs HandbookÂ (196 pages, $14.95) is available via bookstores nationwide and from online retailers. More information about the book is available at http://www. healthseekershandbook. com (http://www. healthseekershandbook. com).

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Laserfiche Announces Wythe County Community Hospital as Run Smarter Award Winner

2011-11-07T13:43:00.000-08:00

Laserfiche Announces Wythe County Community Hospital as Run Smarter Award Winner

Hospital digitizes patient charts and improves HIPAA compliance with agile ECM.

Long Beach, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) January 20, 2011

Laserfiche has announced the winners of its annual Run Smarter Awards program, including Wythe County Community Hospital in Virginia. Each year, Laserfiche honors organizations that succeed in promoting organizational agility through innovative use of Laserfiche enterprise content management (ECM).

In 2009, Wythe had a total of 7,200 inpatients and 37,300 outpatients, performing 3,300 same-day surgeries and treating 15,000 people in the ER. With so many patients coming through the doors, digitizing medical records with an agile ECM system from Laserfiche has been a huge time saver.

“When you’re living in a paper world, it takes time to track down patients’ records. Laserfiche makes it instantaneous,” said Patty Hall, Wythe’s Privacy Officer and Director of Health Information Management (HIM).

With Laserfiche, outpatient EKGs and ER reports can be viewed electronically, charts are organized and accessible in a centralized location and patients’ Advance Directives can be identified immediately. In addition, the system facilitates HIPAA compliance with security controls that make it impossible for unauthorized people to view information they’re not allowed to see.

“I’ve been in HIM since 1986, and I have to tell you that having an agile ECM solution in place makes things so much easier,” said Hall.

Other 2010 Run Smarter winners include: Central District Health Department of Boise, ID; City of Maple Grove, MN; Dallas Associated Dermatologists; Durham County, NC; ECOM Atlantic; ESSAR Group; Hamilton-Wentworth School Board; London Borough of Tower Hamlets; Long Beach Police Department; Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians; NE Metro Intermediate Schools; Pulte Mortgage; South Essex Partnership NHS Trust; Spire Investment Partners, LLC; Texas A&M University Kingsville; and the Virginia Port Authority.

About Laserfiche
Since 1987, Laserfiche® has used its Run Smarter® philosophy to create simple and elegant enterprise content management (ECM) solutions. More than 28,000 organizations worldwide use Laserfiche software to streamline document, records and business process management.

The Laserfiche ECM system is designed to give IT managers central control over their information infrastructure, including standards, security and auditing, while still offering business units the flexibility to respond quickly to changing conditions.

Laserfiche distributes its software through a worldwide network of value-added resellers (VARs), who tailor solutions to clients’ individual needs. The Laserfiche VAR program has received the Five-Star Rating from Computer Reseller News/VARBusiness magazine.

Laserfiche is a registered trademark of Compulink Management Center, Inc.

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Value Financial Interviewing in Orlando May 6th and 7th

2011-11-07T09:44:00.000-08:00

Value Financial Interviewing in Orlando May 6th and 7th

With its infrastructure in place and expansion funding pending, Value Financial is attending the NRMLA Conference in Orlando with an eye toward meeting top producer candidates.

Miami, Florida (PRWEB) April 27, 2009

Value Financial is a multi-state HUD top 20 DE retail HECM Lender. In 2008 the company originated over $100 million in Reverse Mortgages.

Value is searching for experienced HECM originators to strengthen its sales presence in Central Florida, North Florida, Texas, and Georgia. The company recently announced a special "Signing Bonus" whereby HECM originators can earn extra money based on loans submitted during their first 60 days of employment. If the originator qualifies, the minimum amount is $2,500 with NO maximum. The more loans originated, the higher the bonus.

Nelson Locke and Jon Gordon will be attending the Orlando NRMLA Conference. Interview times are available on May 6th and 7th. If you are attending the conference or work in the Orlando area and would like to interview contact them at hr (at) valuefinancial (dot) net. All replies will be kept in strict confidence.

Value Financial recently launched a special portal for its Reverse Mortgage Specialists that combines the tools for successful origination into one easy to access web based resource. The public can view the portal at www. vfrms. com but deeper access is limited to employees. This type of support, combined with a generous commission plan and availability of health benefits, make value a great place to work.

Value Financial's public web site is www. valuefinancial. net

The operations center can be reached at (800) 760-5363.

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Brief Exercise Reduces Impact of Stress on Cell Aging, UCSF Study Shows

2011-11-04T19:21:00.000-07:00

Brief Exercise Reduces Impact of Stress on Cell Aging, UCSF Study Shows

Exercise can buffer the effects of stress-induced cell aging, according to new research from UCSF that revealed actual benefits of physical activity at the cellular level.

San Francisco, CA (Vocus) May 27, 2010

Exercise can buffer the effects of stress-induced cell aging, according to new research from UCSF that revealed actual benefits of physical activity at the cellular level.

The scientists learned that vigorous physical activity as brief as 42 minutes over a 3-day period, similar to federally recommended levels, can protect individuals from the effects of stress by reducing its impact on telomere length. Telomeres (pronounced TEEL-oh-meres) are tiny pieces of DNA that promote genetic stability and act as protective sheaths by keeping chromosomes from unraveling, much like plastic tips at the ends of shoelaces.

A growing body of research suggests that short telomeres are linked to a range of health problems, including coronary heart disease and diabetes, as well as early death.

“Telomere length is increasingly considered a biological marker of the accumulated wear and tear of living, integrating genetic influences, lifestyle behaviors, and stress,’’ said Elissa Epel, PhD, who is one of the lead investigators and an associate professor in the UCSF Department of Psychiatry. “Even a moderate amount of vigorous exercise appears to provide a critical amount of protection for the telomeres.”

The findings build on previous UCSF research documenting that chronic psychological stress takes a significant toll on the human body by impacting the length of telomeres in immune cells. While the exact mechanisms have remained elusive, a UCSF-led research study in 2004 (PNAS, Dec. 7, 2004; 101 (49) found that the ramifications of stress stretch deep into our cells, affecting telomeres, which are believed to play a key role in cellular aging, and possibly disease development.

The findings also build on previous studies showing that exercise is linked to longer telomeres, but this is the first study to show that exercise -- acting as a “stress-buffer’’ – can prevent the shortening of telomeres due to stress.

Research on telomeres, and the enzyme that makes them, was pioneered by three Americans, including UCSF molecular biologist Elizabeth Blackburn, PhD, who co-discovered the telomerase enzyme in 1985. The scientists received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2009.

“We are at the tip of the iceberg in our understanding of which lifestyle factors affect telomere maintenance, and how,’’ noted Blackburn.

The new study, in which Blackburn is a co-author, is published May 26, 2010 in the peer-reviewed online publication PLoS ONE (http://dx. plos. org/10.1371/journal. pone.0010837 (http://dx. plos. org/10.1371/journal. pone.0010837)).

In the study, 62 post-menopausal women – many of whom were caring for spouses or parents with dementia -- reported at the end of each day over three days the number of minutes of vigorous physical activity in which they had engaged. Vigorous activity in the study was defined as “increased heart rate and/or sweating.’’ They also reported separately their perceptions of life stress that they had experienced during the prior month. Their blood’s immune cells were examined for telomere length.

Results support the UCSF-led discovery six years earlier in premenopausal women that psychological stress has a detrimental effect on immune cell longevity, as it relates to shorter telomeres. The new study showed, however, that when participants were divided into groups – an inactive group, and an active group (i. e., they met federal recommendations for 75 minutes of weekly physical activity) – only the inactive high stress group had shorter telomeres. The active high stress group did not have shorter telomeres. In other words, stress predicted shorter telomeres in the sedentary group, but not in the active group.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests 75 minutes of vigorous activity a week for adults, or 150 minutes of moderate activity in addition to weight-bearing exercises. For children and adolescents, recommended levels are 90 minutes per day. For this sample of older women, it appears that the CDC-recommended level of vigorous exercise for adults may be enough to buffer the effects of stress on telomeres. However, the researchers say, this finding needs to be replicated with larger samples.

"At this point, we have replicated previous findings showing a link between life stress and the dynamics of how cells age,’’ said lead author Eli Puterman, PhD, a psychologist in the UCSF Department of Psychiatry. “Yet we have extended those findings to show that, in fact, there are things we can do about it. If we maintain the levels of physical activity recommended, at least those put forth by the CDC, we can prevent the unyielding damage that psychological stress may have on our body.’’

“Our findings also reveal that those who reported more stress were less likely to exercise over the course of the study,’’ he said. “While this finding may be discouraging, it offers a great opportunity to direct research to specifically examine these vulnerable stressed individuals to find ways to engage them in greater physical activity.’’

UCSF co-authors of the study reported in PLoS ONE include Jue Lin, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics; Aoife O’Donovan, PhD, a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Psychiatry; and Nancy Adler, PhD, a professor and vice chair in the Department of Psychiatry.

The research was supported by the National Institute of Aging, the Bernard and Barbro Fund, the UCSF-GIVI Center for AIDS Research, and a NIH/NCRR UCSF-CTSI grant. The contents of the published paper are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of any of the granting agencies. Drs. Blackburn, Epel, and Lin are co-founders of a company to measure telomere maintenance.

The UCSF researchers are now embarking on another research project in which participants will learn their own telomere length. The scientists will test whether discovering one’s personal telomere length will motivate people to make lifestyle changes such as exercising more, reducing stress and eating less processed red meat, all factors that have been linked to telomere length.

For this study, researchers are seeking 240 healthy, non-smoking women between 50 and 65, living in the San Francisco Bay Area. For information, call the UCSF study coordinator at (415) 476-7634.

UCSF is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care.

Obesity Surgery Backlash - Doctors Turn to Happiness Training Instead - National Conferences Launched in San Diego and Los Angeles Beginning on October 18, 2007

2011-11-04T14:29:00.000-07:00

Obesity Surgery Backlash - Doctors Turn to Happiness Training Instead - National Conferences Launched in San Diego and Los Angeles Beginning on October 18, 2007.

There is a growing backlash against weight loss surgery within some health organizations. A series of national conferences on The Solution Method, a proven program that teaches the skills of self-nurturing and effective limits that retrain the brain to favor joy - a natural appetite suppressant - will launch at the University of San Diego on October 18-19 and the University of California, Los Angeles on October 22-23, 2007.

San Rafael, CA (PRWEB) October 1, 2007

With weight loss (http://www. thepathway. org) surgeries increasing tenfold in the last decade, second and third surgeries planned to avoid weight regain and more than 60 documented complications of the procedures, there is a growing backlash against weight loss surgery within some health organizations.

"Many primary care doctors who treat complications after weight loss surgery, such as diarrhea, infections, depression, eating disorders and weight regain, are motivated to offer their patients other weight loss (http://www. thesolutionmethod. org) alternatives," according to Laurel Mellin, obesity expert and associate clinical professor of family and community medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.

On October 18th, at the University of San Diego and on October 22 at the University of California, Los Angeles, Mellin and colleagues will launch a nationwide series of conferences for health professionals on a method that was developed at the University of California, San Francisco and which equips patients with the developmental skills to nurture and set limits from within, easing stress and enhancing joy. Research on its use with both adult and childhood obesity (http://www. shapedown. com) has supported its effectiveness.

According to Mellin, "It's all about stress and feeling discouraged and unrewarded. Of course we turn to food for comfort because most of us feel pulled in all directions. The root cause of the obesity epidemic is not super-sized portions but the chronic stress that ramps up cravings, cuts into resolve and favors weight gain."

The brain is reward driven and when stuck in chronic stress, the brain does not receive needed surges of "feel good" neurotransmitters from natural sources like going for a walk, eating an apple or savoring the moment. The cravings for pleasure mount and with access to other coping strategies such as smoking, drinking, overspending and recreational drug constrained by financial and legal limits, we're more likely to turn to overeating.

"When we're stressed, we don't crave celery. We're specifically drawn to consuming sugary, fatty comfort foods -- just the foods that pack on pounds," says Mellin.

To ease stress and enhance feelings of satisfaction and reward, program participants learn to monitor their state throughout the day, based on a 1 to 5 scale. Being at 1 means being at a high level of well-being - feeling so great that ice cream doesn't look all that appealing. Being at 5 means being in a full-blown stress response. In that state, hormones and neurotransmitter changes trigger unstoppable appetites and cravings. Ice cream may seem to be all that matters.

Instead of forcing ourselves to eat less, we use the skills to change our state with the goal of experiencing more moments in high-level reward - at 1. Once you know your number, instead of reaching for food, you reach for one of five tools that involve checking thoughts and being aware of feelings. Each tool reflects emerging understandings of neuroscience, providing the most effective way to move the brain from stress to joy at that specific level of stress.

"Can you imagine losing weight by holding yourself accountable for popping your brain from stress to joy throughout the day, rather than for counting calories? Each time you use the tools, you get an immediate pulse of neurotransmitters, a surge of pleasure. Over time, repeatedly changing one's state from stress to joy changes one's trait. Soothing and comforting ourselves from within becomes spontaneous more of the time and appetites tend to fade," said Mellin.

The response to this method by the health community has been positive. According to obesity (http://www. thesolutionmethod. org) expert John Foreyt, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Baylor College of Medicine, "The Solution is the first treatment to show continued weight loss after the program ends." The national obesity watchdog group, Shape-Up America! reported that the method "provides new hope to overweight Americans" and Health magazine named the program "One of the 10 Top Medical Advances of the Year."

Solution Groups conducted by health professionals trained in the method, self-help Solution Circles and self-study Internet training all provide support, giving health professionals another option for their patients who struggle with weight issues.

Margaret Suddeth, a program graduate who lost 60 pounds using the method, and who has kept it off for three years reports: "I exercise more now, but the biggest change in me is internal. I have the skills to pop my brain out of stress and into this zone of happiness that makes me forget about food."

For more information about the conferences or about for local groups based on The Solution Method, visit www. thesolutionmethod. org] or telephone 415.457.3331. For information on the pediatric obesity treatment, The SHAPEDOWN Program, visit www. shapedown. com].

Upcoming conferences:
October 18-19, 2007 University of San Diego
October 22-23, 2007 University of California, Los Angeles
January 14-15, 2008 University of Florida
March 13-14, 2008 University of Illinois, Chicago
March 17-18, 2008 New York University
March 24-25, 2008 University of California, Davis
March 27-28, 2008 University of Virginia, Charlottesville
April 7-8, 2008 University of Oregon Health Sciences University
April 21-22, 2008, Loma Linda University

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MedSurge Advances to Host Laser Lipolysis Education Seminars Featuring Lipotherme™

2011-11-04T10:33:00.000-07:00

MedSurge Advances to Host Laser Lipolysis Education Seminars Featuring Lipotherme™

MedSurge Advances to host two day laser lipolysis seminar to provide physicians with necessary tools and training necessary to integrate laser lipolysis into their current practice or medical spa.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) September 26, 2008

MedSurge Advances will host Two-Day Laser Lipolysis Seminars designed to provide physicians with all the tools and training necessary to integrate laser lipolysis into their current practice or medical spa. The Two-Day Laser Lipolysis Seminars will take place during October in Dallas, TX (October 11-12, 2008) & Lakewood, NJ (October 25-26, 2008).

The Laser Lipolysis Seminars assist physicians in offering the body shaping procedure along with the regular procedures of their practice. Each seminar is taught by an experienced laser lipolysis physician in a peer-to-peer environment. The featured technology will be Lipotherme™ by Osyris. Lipotherme™ is a new laser lipolysis technology with 25 watts of available power for faster and more successful treatments. Lipotherme™ is a 980 nm diode laser, the optimal wavelength for fat emulsification and the most reliable type of laser available.

Seminar Topics include:
Patient selection Pre-op assessment and preparation Anesthesia pharmacology and formulations Tumescent anesthesia Procedural explanation o Clinical points
O Safety tips
Avoiding complications Post-op procedure Patient follow-up

Two-Day Seminars include educational training, Live Lipotherme™ demonstration and hands-on training for qualified physicians. Call 214-540-3343 for details.
Training will be delivered by Dr. Briant Herzog in Dallas, TX & Dr. Paul Fondacaro in Lakewood, NJ. Physicians who are interested in attending a seminar can register by calling 214-540-3343 or by visiting www. medsurgeadvances. com.
About MedSurge Advances

Based in Dallas, MedSurge Advances helps physicians across the United States build and manage their practices in aesthetic medicine, one of the fastest-growing healthcare segments. Since its founding in 2002, MedSurge Advances has provided technology and business resources for more than 350 physicians in 42 states who have started stand-alone businesses or added aesthetic procedures to their existing practices. For more information, contact MedSurge Advances at 972.720.0425, or visit www. medsurgeadvances. com.

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Michael Apolskis to Speak at Illinois HomeCare Council Conference

2011-11-04T08:19:00.000-07:00

Michael Apolskis to Speak at Illinois HomeCare Council Conference

Michael Apolskis, health care attorney and publisher of the Medicare Update weblog, will speak at the Illinois HomeCare Council's 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) March 23, 2008

Michael Apolskis, health care attorney and publisher of the Medicare Update weblog (http://www. medicareupdate. typepad. com (http://www. medicareupdate. typepad. com)), will speak at the Illinois HomeCare Council's 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition. The conference will take place in Oak Brook, Illinois from March 26-28.

During the conference, Mr. Apolskis' presentations will focus on Medicare's recovery audit contractor program, which the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services intends to implement in phases beginning in March 2008. Mr. Apolskis' presentations will also focus on recent Medicare program integrity initiatives and the 2008 refinements to the Medicare home health prospective payment system.

Mr. Apolskis' practice encompasses work with health care organizations, such as hospitals, physicians, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, hospices, clinical laboratories and medical equipment suppliers. In the course of his practice, he counsels clients on a wide variety of legal and regulatory matters, including Medicare and Medicaid compliance, reimbursement and enforcement matters.

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BlackFoot Raises $2.5M in Series A Financing to Fuel Corporate Growth

2011-11-03T22:29:00.000-07:00

BlackFoot Raises $2.5M in Series A Financing to Fuel Corporate Growth

Pioneer DoubleClick and Skype investors pour funds into breakthrough new marketing intelligence platform.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 13, 2006

BlackFoot, the breakthrough new multichannel marketing intelligence platform, today announced the completion of $2.5 million in Series A financing. Canaan Partners and Draper Richards led the financing with participation from private investors. BlackFoot will use the funds to meet growing demand for its Analytix MI™ and newly released Liber8or™ products.

As consumer purchasing behavior changes amidst a shifting media landscape, custom marketing analytics are becoming an ever more vital part of corporate strategy. But for marketers, managing data from multiple changing channels has never been more complicated and error-prone. BlackFoot’s Analytix MI cuts through this process to provide unprecedented accuracy in web reporting and a more comprehensive view of marketing return on investment (ROI). With Analytix MI, marketers can quickly and easily combine and analyze measurements from multiple online and offline channels. In another industry first, BlackFoot’s newest product, Liber8or, allows marketers to further enrich their data with demographic, psychographic and sociographic breakdowns for unprecedented levels of insight.

"We are focused on improving marketing efficiency and accountability," said Martin Wesley, chief executive officer, BlackFoot. "This investment allows us to measure consumer behavior as they hop back and forth between the Internet and Main Street. With the Analytix and Liber8or platforms, marketers now have access to extremely rich data that they can’t get anywhere else, as well as a customizable tool to analyze and leverage that data to further their drive for improved marketing intelligence."

As part of this funding, BlackFoot welcomes two strategic additions to its board of directors: Deepak Kamra, general partner at Canaan Partners, and Howard Hartenbaum, partner at Draper Richards. They join directors Martin Wesley, president and founder of BlackFoot, and Charles Wesley, vice president, technology and consulting services of BlackFoot.

About Canaan Partners

Canaan Partners is an early stage venture investor. The firm catalyzes the development of innovative technology and healthcare companies to build next-generation market leaders. Founded in 1987, Canaan Partners has $2.4 billion capital under management and has invested in more than 230 companies, completed 60 mergers and acquisitions, and brought over 50 companies public. Canaan invests in Internet and consumer technology, communications, semiconductor and energy, enterprise software and services, biotechnology, and medtech. Canaan was an early investor in DoubleClick (DCLK), CommerceOne (CMRC), Copper Mountain Networks (CMTN), Immunicon (IMMC), ONI Systems (ONIS), Dexcom (DXCM) and Combinatorx (CRXX), along with dozens of other market-leading companies. Canaan has offices in Menlo Park, California, Rowayton, Connecticut and Herzliya Pituach, Israel. For more information visit: http://www. canaan. com (http://www. canaan. com).

About Draper Richards

Draper Richards L. P. is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage information technology and telecommunications companies. Draper Richards funds entrepreneurs with the energy, vision, experience and desire to build great companies. Draper Richards is an active investor, dedicated to helping entrepreneurs achieve their maximum potential through contacts, advice, and support. The company provides its portfolio companies assistance in the areas of strategy, executive team recruiting, and raising capital.

About BlackFoot Inc.

BlackFoot's flagship platform, Analytix MI™, takes marketers beyond site analytics and single-medium reports. It identifies cross-channel correlations that enable breakthrough insights about customer behavior and purchase patterns. Designed from the ground up for professional multi-channel, online and search marketers, Analytix MI is customized for each client and provided in SAAS format.

BlackFoot Inc. has received investment from Draper Richards (http://www. draperrichards. com (http://www. draperrichards. com)) and Canaan Partners (http://www. canaan. com (http://www. canaan. com)). Headquartered in San Francisco, California, BlackFoot works with leading brands and agencies including ClickHere, Fathom Online, and Digital Impact. To learn more about BlackFoot and its marketing intelligence products, please visit http://www. BlackFootinc. com (http://www. BlackFootinc. com).

BlackFoot Media Contact:

Kena Frank

415.772.9907 ext. 133

Canaan Partners Media Contact:

Lisa Bergamo

650.380.9250

Draper Richards Media Contact:

Rhonda Stinson

415.616.4057

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Give Me Your Singed, Your Tired, Your Frazzled

2011-11-03T01:17:00.000-07:00

Give Me Your Singed, Your Tired, Your Frazzled

New patent-pending superstar stress-relief supplement designed by noted athlete, researcher and health expert Mark Sisson.

Los Angeles (PRWEB) August 17, 2006

A new stress-relief formula that actually works is getting some attention from health experts. Proloftin, made by the Malibu, Calif. elite supplement maker Primal Nutrition, contains a patent-pending blend of five stress-relief ingredients supported by hard science.

Supplement designer and noted health expert and athlete Mark Sisson calls Proloftin “the most significant all-natural, non-prescription stress-fighting formula ever developed.” There are many so-called stress formulas on the market, but none offer Sisson’s proprietary blend.

Eschewing questionable ingredients like kava kava and St. John’s Wort, Primal Nutrition’s carefully engineered stress-relief supplement contains five ingredients: rhodiola rosea, a popular European calming aid; a patented version of the calming amino acid L-theanine called Suntheanine, the only 100 per cent L-theanine available on the market; an industry-leading level of phosphatidyl serine, a potent nutrient recently recognized in studies for its cortisol-lowering abilities; magnolia bark, a gentle relaxant also proven to reduce cortisol levels; and beta-sitosterol, a valuable plant-based cholesterol researchers say fights stress and improves immunity better than echinacea.

About the company: located in Malibu, California, Primal Nutrition, Inc. has quickly become a leader in designing state-of-the art anti-aging, performance and lifestyle enhancing nutritional supplement technology for a knowledgeable, demanding and growing customer base. Founded by noted researcher, athlete, author and formulations designer Mark Sisson, Primal Nutrition's mission is to "design and manufacture the world's most comprehensive lifestyle formulas based on the research-proven efficacy and safety of each individual ingredient.”

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Breast Cancer Patient Takes Readers Along on Her Very Personal Journey

2011-11-02T18:15:00.000-07:00

Breast Cancer Patient Takes Readers Along on Her Very Personal Journey

In a series of columns in LadybugFlights ezine, Sharon Asher-Phelps tells the story of her journey from diagnosis of breast cancer through chemotherapy in vivid detail. This is a must read for anyone who cares about understanding the personal impact of this disease.

Sonora, CA (PRWEB) September 12, 2006

In the first week of January 2006, Sharon Asher-Phelps received the diagnosis, “You have breast cancer.” Not words anyone ever wants to hear, especially a self-employed businesswoman without health insurance.

Starting in the March issue of Ladybugflights, in the column “The Breast Journal” Asher has invited us along on her journey. From the initial mammogram through her lumpectomy and on through radiation and chemotherapy, she shares in generous detail the story of her life since that diagnosis and the ongoing frustrations of her adventure.

Along the way she shares a discovery of vital importance to every woman in California: there is a program in the state of California that provides health insurance for women with breast and cervical cancer, the BCCCTP program. Not widely known, this program helped alleviate her financial worries, and is available to every Californian who needs it.

In the August issue, Asher describes her experiences with chemotherapy. Even in this situation, her humor and joy in life shine through, as in this little incident she describes:

“My son wanted to do something to help me out, so I sent him to the grocery store with my list. He comes home bearing all high priced "organic" fruits and veggies, and all named brand items. Oh my heavens -- but he helped me out, and he wanted me to have pure non pesticide foods. Funny, I've just had "Draino" poured into my veins, but I'm now eating an organic orange to help me stay healthy...I had to laugh."

In her writing, Asher does not sugarcoat the realities of her situation. She describes in detail the side effects she experiences, the abdominal pain and bloating, the bone and joint pain and other side effects that accompany this life-saving treatment.

To keep up with what is happening in the life of this vital and persistent woman, read her column in the August issue of Ladybugflights and those to come.

About the Author:

Besides writing “The Breast Journal” for Ladybugflights, Sharon Asher-Phelps owns and operates a skin-care business, Image Enrichment Group, located in Cupertino, California.

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Radiation Oncology Experts from 16 Countries Attend Technical University of Munich's International Conference on TomoTherapy

2011-11-02T01:49:00.000-07:00

Radiation Oncology Experts from 16 Countries Attend Technical University of Munich's International Conference on TomoTherapy

TomoTherapy Incorporated (NASDAQ: TOMO) announced today that Technical University of Munich, Germany, recently welcomed 175 radiation oncology experts from 16 countries to the ‘International Conference on the Clinical Use of TomoTherapy’. The two-day event featured 35 technical talks from doctors and physicists. Presentations covered the multiple cancer types clinicians are treating with CT-guided, helical TomoTherapySM and treatment protocols that show promise in gaining improved outcomes for patients.

MADISON, Wis. (PRWEB) October 29, 2008

"We were extremely pleased to host this exciting scientific meeting to explore the clinical use of TomoTherapy," said Prof. Michael Molls, M. D., chairman of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich. "Our clinic has used TomoTherapy for the last 2 years in a project funded by the German Oncology research foundation. This new technology, which combines CT imaging with a linear accelerator in one device, allows us to treat patients with a higher accuracy and to better shape dose distributions to target tumour volumes."

Notable conference presentations included:

Dr. Patrick Kupelian, director of Clinical Research for Radiation Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando, Florida on TomoTherapy for prostate cancer; and Prof. Guy Storme, M. D., Ph. D., director of the Oncologic Center at UZ Brussel, Brussels, Belgium on the use of TomoTherapy for the treatment of head and neck tumours; "The gathered international clinicians enjoyed presentations covering many of the clinical possibilities for TomoTherapy," said Dr. Kupelian. "Evidenced in many presentations is the need for volumetric daily image guidance such as that provided on the TomoTherapy Hi·Art® treatment system. It is important to continue such meetings to allow sharing of experience with the goal to deliver improved outcomes for our patients."

Prof. Storme added, "Meetings like this help us understand the range of possibilities with a platform like TomoTherapy and highlight the need for clinical Phase 3 studies to make most use of this technology which seems to have a beneficial effect for patients in reducing side effects."

Thomas 'Rock' Mackie, Ph. D., TomoTherapy co-founder and chairman of the board, discussed the experience of taking TomoTherapy from concept to clinical routine and thanked Technical University of Munich for organizing a successful conference.

"I am excited to see so many respected members of the international radiation oncology community gather to present the wonderful work they are doing with TomoTherapy," said Mackie. "It is a great opportunity for us to see the way the potential of this platform is being explored and how future developments will extend the possibilities."

About TomoTherapy Incorporated

TomoTherapy Incorporated has developed, markets and sells the TomoTherapy® Hi·Art® treatment system, an advanced radiation therapy system for the treatment of a wide variety of cancers. The Hi·Art treatment system combines integrated CT imaging with conformal radiation therapy to deliver sophisticated radiation treatments with speed and precision while reducing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. The company's stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol TOMO. To learn more about TomoTherapy, please visit TomoTherapy. com.

Green, Eco-Friendly Concepts Go Big at the First Annual Charleston Green Fair

2011-11-01T03:05:00.000-07:00

Green, Eco-Friendly Concepts Go Big at the First Annual Charleston Green Fair

ResortQuest Charleston invites visitors to Charleston's beach resorts and the surrounding area for discounts and special benefits on vacation rentals during the 2008 Charleston Green Fair.

Charleston, SC (PRWEB) August 24, 2008

The largest Green Event in South Carolina will occur in Charleston on September 28, 2008 from 12:00 p. m. to 6:00 p. m. Marion Square, the popular greenspace in historic downtown Charleston, will be the site of the Charleston 2008 Green Fair, showcasing eco-friendly products, services and technologies in an environmentally responsible way. Entry is free, with live music and fun interactive activities planned for all ages. Local restaurants will showcase tasty sustainable food (taking into account environmental, health and social concerns) and tickets for the Wine and Beer Garden will be sold on site. For more information about the Green Fair, log on to charlestongreenfair. com.

The purpose of the Charleston Green Fair is to create excitement and enthusiasm for green products, services and technologies using an environmentally responsible forum of education and entertainment. Attendees will see demonstrations on alternative energy, find out about growing green initiatives and talk with citizens and business owners who are making strides in the field. The public is encouraged to bring small electronics (smaller than a toaster) to be recycled at the event. The goal is to demonstrate a waste free, environmentally responsible large event that supports local businesses and non-profit organizations promoting green initiatives. For example, food vendors must use 100% biodegradable and eco-friendly disposable serviceware instead of traditional plastic and Styrofoam, since these items can be composted, rather than put into a landfill.

ResortQuest is offering visitors to Kiawah Island (http://www. resortquestkiawah. com), Seabrook Island (http://www. resortquestseabrook. com), Isle of Palms (http://www. resortquestisleofpalms. com) and Wild Dunes exciting and exclusive ways to save, all while staying in fully-equipped private homes, villas and cottages. The area offers miles of pristine beach, championship golf, tennis, biking, nature tours, shopping, dining, water-related activities and more. A program called ResortQuest Privileges offers special rates and discounts on activities, tours, dining, and shopping from area venues. Historic downtown Charleston is just a short drive away from the beaches. Call 1-866-253-3633 to find out about special discounts on lodging.

About ResortQuest
ResortQuest, one of the nation's leading vacation rental and resort real estate companies, provides a one-stop resource in North America's premier resort destinations. ResortQuest Charleston (http://www. resortquestcharleston. com) is the largest vacation rental company serving Charleston and the beach resort islands of Kiawah, Seabrook, Isle of Palms, Wild Dunes and Sullivan's Island. ResortQuest has offices located on Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island and Isle of Palms, South Carolina.

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The Next Generation SPA - Mobile SPA Services - We travel to You!

2011-10-31T21:18:00.000-07:00

The Next Generation SPA - Mobile SPA Services - We travel to You!

Announcing Expanded Services from mobileSPA!

(PRWEB) January 4, 2004

Announcing Expanded Services from mobileSPA! mobileSPA, the only full service day spa that travels to you at your office or home, announces several premier treatments added to their services. "Deluxe body treatments, all day and Â½ day packages, Goddess Spa parties, Bridal Spa Party packages, and personal services were added due to increasing demand from our clients.Â states Devika Mukherjee, founder of mobileSPA.

Since itÂs inception in 2002, mobileSPA has gained significant success in catering to clients who want the pampering of an upscale Day Spa in the comfort of their own home; mobileSPA transports it all - from tables to candles. ÂWe identified a serious need in the spa industry for this type of service. I know, personally, after getting a 90 minute treatment at a spa, the last thing I would want to do was to dress, pay and have to drive home. The mobile spa enables you to continue that relaxed and rejuvenated feeling in the convenience and comfort of your own home.Â says Lisa Smith, Partner at mobileSPA. ÂWe also have a competitive advantage - no overhead, allowing us to keep our prices reasonable and the ability to hire top notch consultantsÂ,Ms. Smith added.

MobileSPA, known for itÂs individualized facial, chose to add services that focused on inner and outer health. The focus initially was on identifying skin issues of each client using a SAM machine (skin analyzer magnifier), customizing a facial based on these identified needs and then assisting them with ongoing skincare. Ms. Mukherjee went on to say, ÂWe wanted to take this unique offering further and provide clients with everything from our Seaweed Wrap to the Dead Sea Cellulite Treatment; even a myriad of massages including Hot Stone Therapy, Lymphatic and Deep Tissue.Â Further, mobileSPA has partnered with several local professionals such as make up artists, personal trainers, lifestyle coaches, and alternative practitioners with the vision to become a 'one stop shop' for wellness.

When asked about the most popular services requested, Ms. Smith responded, ÂThis time of year, itÂs clearly our full days of beauty for bridesmaid parties. This is a major part of our business, as the girls adore the idea of being pampered all together at home. We even go so far in some bachelorette spa parties, to provide Champagne, spa menus and waitstaff, so it really does become a memorable event - almost a prelude to the wedding itselfÂ Similarly, the 'GoddessesÂ Night Out' parties are all the rage; there is nothing like getting together with friends, great food and wine and becoming goddesses :"ItÂs like a pajama party for adults!Â,Ms. Smith gleefully remarks.

MobileSPA services the East Coast currently with new locations opening early January.

For more information about mobileSPA or itÂs services please visit www. mobilespa. com or e-mail lisa@mobilespa. com.

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Dynamic Clinical Systems Awarded National Cancer Institute Contract

2011-10-31T06:12:00.000-07:00

Dynamic Clinical Systems Awarded National Cancer Institute Contract

$1.2 Million Project to Improve Quality of Life for People Living With Advanced Cancer.

Hanover, NH (PRWEB) September 30, 2010

Dynamic Clinical Systems (http://www. dynamicclinical. com/) has been awarded a $1.2 million National Cancer Institute (NCI) contract to develop a patient-reported surveillance system that improves the care and quality of life for people living with advanced cancer and their caregivers.

The two-year Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract will facilitate the development of an interactive system that actively monitors palliative and hospice care patients' symptoms, care plan adherence and quality of life. Depending on their responses to patient-completed online health questionnaires administered by the system along with clinical entry, patients and their caregivers will receive tailored care plans, condition-specific education and automatic referrals to specialists. The extensive data generated by the system will also be used by palliative and hospice care teams to support clinical decision making.

"Health care providers and researchers will have a much greater understanding of not only a patient's medical condition, but how that condition is affecting her quality of life and what can be done to improve it," said Chris Weiss, president and CEO of Dynamic Clinical Systems. "As a result, patients with advanced stages of cancer will be more comfortable because they will receive the treatment, advice and counseling they need when they need it."

Dynamic Clinical Systems will partner with University of Pennsylvania clinicians and researchers at the Penn Pain Medicine and Rena Rowan Breast centers, as well as care providers at Jefferson Health System's Home Care Network hospice. Health care IT industry leader Ingenix will be also be a contract partner.

The project is the fifth NCI project awarded to the Hanover, N. H.-based Dynamic Clinical Systems since 2005.

"We are very proud of our track record with NCI," said Weiss. "These projects give us opportunities to make an even greater difference in the lives of patients battling a number of conditions, including cancer."

The project will build on a SBIR Phase I contract awarded to Dynamic Clinical Systems in 2008 and the commercial success of its flagship product, Integrated Survey System® (ISS). Currently in operation at a number of the nation's leading academic medical centers, private practices and health agencies across the country, ISS is the most comprehensive and technically advanced patient-reported outcomes platform available today.

Established in 2004 with concepts and technologies originating from Dartmouth Medical School, Dynamic Clinical Systems is an industry leader in providing systems that collect patient-reported history and outcomes to improve patient care and provide data for research. The company's solutions are available in, and integrated across, more than 20 clinical areas.

This project has been funded in whole or in part with Federal funds from the National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, under Contract No. HHSN261201000086C.

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Pet Insurance Company Hiring 100 Employees Nationwide

2011-10-29T14:16:00.000-07:00

Pet Insurance Company Hiring 100 Employees Nationwide

Trupanion expands with plans to hire an additional 100 employees across the nation.

Seattle, WA (Vocus) June 14, 2010

Trupanion, North America’s fastest growing pet insurance company, announces plans to hire 100 new employees by the end of 2010. Trupanion is expanding its nationwide network of sales representatives to support the efforts of veterinarians and their staff to keep pets healthy.

Local representatives, called Territory Partners, will educate veterinary clinics about pet insurance and Trupanion.

"We are thrilled about the expansion of our Territory Partner team and are committed to providing value," said Craig Wallace, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales of Trupanion. "Our Territory Partners will demonstrate the important role pet insurance can play in delivering quality medicine along with an understanding of how pet insurance can improve the lives of pet.”

Those interested in entrepreneurship and becoming a part of the rapidly growing pet insurance industry can learn more about these opportunities at http://www. trupanionpetinsurance. com/TerritoryPartners.

About Trupanion
Trupanion pet insurance offers cat insurance and dog insurance in the United States and Canada. Trupanion is self-underwritten by the American Pet Insurance Company, allowing Trupanion to offer a customizable pet insurance policy with no benefit schedules. Enrolled pets receive lifetime coverage with no payout limits for diagnostic tests, surgeries, and medications if they get sick or are injured. Trupanion’s mission is to protect the cherished bond between pets and their families by ensuring that pets are able to receive optimal veterinary care. For more information about Trupanion, call 800-569-7913 or visit http://www. TrupanionPetInsurance. com

About the North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Trupanion is a founding member of the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA). Founded 2007, the North American Pet Health Insurance Association is committed to educating and promoting the values and benefits of quality pet health insurance to North American pet owners, the general public, and veterinary community. As an association, we are committed to high standards and transparency in all of our actions and products. To learn more, visit the North American Pet Health Insurance Association website at http://www. naphia. org

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Longhairlovers. com Launches Online Service With One-on-One Expert Advice For Beautiful Hair

2011-10-28T07:38:00.000-07:00

Longhairlovers. com Launches Online Service With One-on-One Expert Advice For Beautiful Hair

Hair care for the 21st century includes online expert advice

Columbus, OH (PRWEB) April 21, 2008

Men and women concerned about thinning, dull or drab locks can now go directly online for confidential advice and a personalized hair care plan to help them meet their healthy hair goals.

Whether they're experiencing an embarrassing at-home hair color disaster, a too-short tragic hair cut, or just want to get their hair in great shape for an upcoming social event, this first-of-its kind service employs experts with the knowledge and experience to help anyone look their personal best.

The experts include Longhairlovers founder Jennifer Bahney, a member of the prestigious Trichological Society and hair care researcher for more than 10 years.

According to Bahney, "Customers now have the opportunity to directly and confidentially ask our team of hair care experts an unlimited number of hair growth and care questions without experiencing any embarrassment. They'll learn how they can improve the look and growth of their hair themselves, or find out when to see a medical doctor for treatment of more serious hair or scalp disorders."

The Longhairlovers Experts answer customers' questions in a timely 24 hour period - enough time to research the problem and make personalized recommendations. The experts then send a confidential email to the customer's own Longhairlovers inbox. Once signed in to their account, customers can also privately upload photos for the experts to examine.

The experts also ask the appropriate questions needed to assess a customer's nutritional & medical history, as well as their hair growth & care history before making personalized recommendations for the healthiest hair possible.

"Customers can choose to present our recommendations to their hair stylist or doctor when dealing with their hair issues. It gives them the power to say, 'look what the experts have to say,' so they can approach other hair care professionals with confidence."

Longhairlovers Expert Advice is available through a monthly subscription service ($19.99) that allows unlimited questions and photos.

For more information, visit www. longhairlovers. com/expert_haircare_advice. html (http://www. longhairlovers. com/expert_haircare_advice. html)

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Internet Marketing Success Story, Matt Wadsworth, Proving There Are No Excuses

2011-10-27T03:31:00.000-07:00

Internet Marketing Success Story, Matt Wadsworth, Proving There Are No Excuses

Matt Wadsworth is living proof that when it comes to online success, there are no excuses. If this Internet marketing phenomenon didn't allow a little thing like being blind deter him, then there is no obstacle too big to stand in the way of anyone's journey to the top.

Duluth, GA (PRWEB) September 20, 2009

The next time a struggling entrepreneur cops an "I can't" attitude, he or she might want to take a look at Matt Wadsworth. An Internet marketing success story, Wadsworth went from making $15,000 per month to $600,000 annually, and he did it almost overnight. That feat, in and of itself, is enough to make can't-doers stand up and take notice, but Wadsworth also happens to be legally blind. Struggling Internet marketers who would like to discover how Wadsworth didn't allow his physical impediment to stand in his way can learn more about his journey to the top at http://mattbacakreviews. com/InspiringBlogPost (http://mattbacakreviews. com/InspiringBlogPost)

According to the American Foundation for the Blind's Web site, "More than 20 million Americans report experiencing significant vision loss. The exact figure from the 2006 National Health Interview Survey, [which was conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics], was 21.2 million Americans who reported experiencing vision loss."

One of the struggles these vision-impaired individuals face is finding suitable employment. Indeed, according to the 2004 book "Blind Adults in America: Their Lives and Challenges," only 19 percent of legal blind adult American over the age of 18 were employed as of its publication date. Matt Wadsworth might very well have become an unemployed statistic himself, joining the blind majority, if not for his personal initiative.

Wadsworth's go-getting mentality had him earning $15,000 per month online all by himself - an impressive income for someone who can't see. Then he signed up for Matt Bacak's Massive Monthly Income event in London, and his earnings skyrocketed. By implementing just a few of the Internet marketing techniques Matt Bacak (http://ezinearticles. com/?expert=Matt_Bacak) taught him at the event, Wadsworth was soon making an astounding $50,000 a month online - impressive for even someone who can see.

Matt Bacak (http://www. contactmattbacak. com), who organized the Massive Monthly Income seminar Wadsworth attended, holds his prodigy's accomplishments in high regard. "It's amazing to be able to help others. I'm struck speechless by people like Mr. Wadsworth who prove that sometimes we stand in our own way of making money online. He is a genuine inspiration to everyone. I'm always harping about not making excuses. Matt Wadsworth is proof that your last excuse is gone."

So what's the secret to Wadsworth's success? Wadsworth says, "It's a simple two-step strategy that anyone can seize. First, be clear about what you want to achieve and why. And second, just take action." "If you don't know how to do something yourself, find someone to do it for you. Don't worry about failing. Just do it," he advises.

For more information on the Massive Monthly Income techniques that helped Wadsworth explode his business, contact Tamara Smith at (770) 623-3008. Struggling Internet marketers who would like to learn more about the man who didn't allow his blindness to deter him can do so online at http://mattbacakreviews. com/InspiringBlogPost (http://mattbacakreviews. com/InspiringBlogPost)

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Berkleemusic. com Debuts New Online Course 'Online Music Marketing with Topspin'

2011-10-27T00:16:00.000-07:00

Berkleemusic. com Debuts New Online Course 'Online Music Marketing with Topspin'

Online music business course on effective use of Topspin's direct-to-fan music marketing platform and online marketing techniques to launch on January 11, 2010. Students will learn best practices with social media, branding considerations, niche music marketing, how to build and support a fan base, online music sales and offer strategy, effective communication techniques, how to use data and analytics to guide a campaign, and many more cutting-edge music marketing strategies.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) November 5, 2009

Berkleemusic. com, the online school of Boston's renowned Berklee College of Music, is debuting the new course "Online Music Marketing with Topspin" for their upcoming winter term, beginning January 11th, 2010. Students will develop the marketing and technical expertise necessary to connect directly with fans and properly execute their marketing and sales campaigns using Topspin's revolutionary new software platform.

"It's truly an exciting time to be involved in marketing music," says course co-author and Berkleemusic instructor Mike King. "The Internet has completely opened up the marketing and distribution channels for musicians, and provides a way for them to connect with their target market in a more effective and personalized way. Direct-to-fan not only has the potential of generating more margin for artists now, but the associated best marketing practices found in this course also help to ensure that artists are building a passionate base for the future."

In Online Music Marketing with Topspin (http://www. berkleemusic. com/school/course? course_item_id=14562342&pid=2894), students will learn best practices with social media, branding considerations, niche marketing, how to build and support a fan base, online sales and offer strategy, effective communication techniques, how to use data and analytics to guide a campaign, and many more cutting-edge marketing strategies. Throughout the course, students will also explore Topspin's key features such as a content management system that hosts your media assets, a fan management system that collects, organizes, and analyzes fan data, detailed reporting features, e-mail management system, widget creation and viral tracking, and more.

"Berkleemusic has done an amazing job of capturing the core elements of direct-to-fan marketing on the Topspin platform, and designing a curriculum that will help create the next generation of music marketers," said Ian Rogers, CEO at Topspin.

"It's a pleasure to be working in partnership with a well-respected leader in music education like Berkleemusic and we are looking forward to a long and healthy relationship that will benefit the music industry at large."

By the end of the course, students will have mastered the intricacies of the Topspin platform, and have a fully timed, integrated, and optimized marketing plan that covers all the relevant areas for releasing music to market using Topspin.

To learn more, visit: http://www. berkleemusic. com (http://www. berkleemusic. com/?pid=2894)
Winter Term begins January 11th, 2009.

About Berkleemusic. com
Berkleemusic. com is the continuing education division of Berklee College of Music, delivering online access to Berklee's acclaimed curriculum from anywhere in the world. Berkleemusic's award-winning online courses and certificate programs are accredited and taught by the college's world-renowned faculty, providing lifelong learning opportunities to people interested in music and working in the music industry. As the business of music continues to move online, Berkleemusic is taking a leadership role in educating the next generation of producers, performers, and entrepreneurs on this evolving industry landscape. Berkleemusic's students come from over 80 countries around the world, and include Grammy award winners, managers, artists, publishers, music business entrepreneurs and major international touring acts.

About Topspin
Founded in June 2007, Topspin is the most complete technology platform for artists to create their own retail channels, effectively promote their music and connect directly with their fans.. The company is changing the business of music marketing by giving artists the tools to easily and efficiently generate demand for their music, manage their catalog and their fans, and gather insights to improve performance. Since coming out of stealth mode in June 2008, a number of artists have chosen the Topspin platform to market music directly to their fans, including Beastie Boys, David Byrne & Brian Eno, The Fireman featuring Paul McCartney & Youth, Arcade Fire, Eminem, Carly Simon, Metric and Fanfarlo. Visit www. topspinmedia. com for more information.

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HRmarketer. com Equips KellyOCG to Deliver Consistent Brand Messaging

2011-10-26T13:20:00.000-07:00

HRmarketer. com Equips KellyOCG to Deliver Consistent Brand Messaging

Provides a one-stop shop of marketing and public relations tools

Capitola, Calif. (PRWEB) October 7, 2009

When Kelly Outsourcing and Consulting Group (KellyOCG) needs to reach its target audiences with brand messaging, it relies on HRmarketer. com, a “one-stop shop” of marketing and public relations tools.

KellyOCG has delivered first-class talent acquisition processes and services since 1995, helping customers support aggressive growth, reduce turnover and implement best practices in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO). A challenge for KellyOCG is differentiating its brand from the familiarity of its Fortune 500 parent, Kelly Services – the temporary/staffing side of the business.

KellyOCG highlights their expertise by participating in events and research, and by co-producing the annual Global RPO Report with HROA (Human Resources Outsourcing Association). Its annual Executive Roundtable enables clients’ executives to discuss global trends in outsourcing, and share challenges, ideas and “lessons learned.”

To easily manage the company’s promotional activities, HRmarketer has become an indispensible tool, according to Zachary Misko, global director of KellyOCG-RPO. Read how in the latest HRmarketer case study (http://www. hrmarketer. com/home/download_case. htm).

“HRmarketer has become a “one-stop shop” for us, combining numerous marketing and PR tools into one product,” said Misko. “It’s so easy for me to respond to speaker proposals, review sponsorship opportunities, and track events as well as stay abreast of competitors, trends and practices.”

HRmarketer is the number one online marketing and PR service specifically tailored for companies selling to HR (http://www. hrmarketer. com/home/about. htm) decision makers and other purchasing influencers for human resource products and services. It combines databases of marketing and PR information with execution, campaign management and business intelligence tools.

Misko’s team can distribute news and announcements through Direct2Net, HRmarketer’s Internet wire service, which submits news to hundreds of major search engines and news portals like Google, Yahoo! and Bing. Direct2Net releases also support imbedded keyword links and RSS to increased visibility. KellyOCG can easily track editorial opportunities, journalists, blogs and analysts, and receive automatic reminders of important conference deadlines.
HRmarketer’s new e-clipping service and SEO Center (http://www. hrmarketer. com/home/about_features. htm) help subscribers measure the impact of their marketing and public relations as well as measure and improve their visibility online.

About KellyOCG
KellyOCG is the Outsourcing and Consulting Group of human resources solutions provider Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB). KellyOCG is a global leader in innovative talent management solutions in the areas of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Contingent Workforce Outsourcing (CWO), including Independent Contractor Solutions, Human Resources Consulting, Career Transition and Organizational Effectiveness, and Executive Search. Visit www. kellyocg. com.

About HRmarketer. com
Fisher Vista, LLC, is a marketing and information services firm focusing on the human resources and healthcare industries. HRmarketer. com is the largest online marketing and PR service (http://www. hrmarketer. com/home/whitepaper_main2.htm) in the human resources market. SeniorCareMarketer. com was introduced to the healthcare market in 2009. Both help companies get noticed and get sales leads through increased publicity, website traffic and improved search engine rankings.

Media Contact:
Elrond Lawrence, media relations
831-757-9100
Elawrence(at)fishervista. com

This press release was distributed through PR Web by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www. HRmarketer. com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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Invention Support Presents The Waist Measuring Device Created by Mr. Stephan Meekhof

2011-10-25T09:33:00.000-07:00

Invention Support Presents The Waist Measuring Device Created by Mr. Stephan Meekhof

Invention Support launches the "Waist Measuring Device" a new innovative device that fits perfectly in a physician's office. Invented by Mr. Stephan Meekhof the "Waist Measuring Device" was created because of the increasing desire that doctor's have for obtaining an accurate waist measurement on patients with obese-related health issues.

West Palm Beach, FL (PRWEB) December 11, 2006

The invention involves the use of a three foot long, vertical, wall mounted track that also has a retractable, soft tape measure attached to it. The tape case can move up and down along the track so as to adjust to the waist height of different patients.

A laser pointer aids in obtaining the exact height of the desired location to be measured.

There is a plastic positioning arm that is attached to the device that helps to center the patient in front of the device and acts as a receptacle for one end of the tape. The arm helps to insure proper waist measurement and to avoid embarrassing and cumbersome procedures such as tape measures that are to short, female Medical Assistants having to hug or be extremely close to patients that often come through the use of a simple tape measure.

Today experts rate the tape measure as a top tracking method for assessing your health risks as well as providing tangible proof of a changing shape. Your waist circumference can reveal if you're at risk for future health problems such as heart disease or diabetes.

Possibly surprising is the fact that physicians often do not use this method of the simple tape measure. A proper instrument devised for its convenient use may increase the convenience of the method and thereby incorporate the many benefits available with this tool.

In the year 2000 the United States had the dubious distinction of having the world's highest proportion of overweight adults. Recent statistics indicate that the unfortunate mantle of the world's fattest nation may have passed to Australia. Also, as reported in the International Obesity Task Force Newsletter, the prevalence of obesity is rising to epidemic proportions in both developed and developing countries around the world, and the central European region is characterized by the highest prevalence of obesity in Europe. At the end of the eighties the prevalence of obesity in the Czech Republic reached 16.3% in men and 20.2% in women.

The recent increase in obesity has also created a rising need for medical students to incorporate the use of a measuring tape into their training for diagnosis of obese patients. This fact is illustrated in a recent training session that was documented and then presented as a speech in 2003 by The American Society for Nutritional Sciences. The speech was entitled "Trends and Challenges relating to the rising incidence of obesity" and was part of a Symposium entitled "Innovative Teaching Strategies for Training Physicians in Clinical Nutrition" The topic in this speech involved "Pocket Tape Measure for Waist Circumference" and "Training Medical Students and Residents on a Simple Assessment of Body Composition". Experts explained that Metabolic syndrome, the clustering of hyperglycemia, hypertension and dyslipidemia, increases the risk of coronary heart disease and abdominal obesity is an important cue for the clinician to consider metabolic syndrome. Measurement of waist circumference is a simple means of identifying abdominal obesity.

The development and distribution of pocket tape measures to medical students has been identified as an important requirement in the expanding field. The problem of cumbersome and embarrassing measurements however seems to create another problem that increases the need for a better tool.

The recent developments in terms of a rising incidence of obesity and an increasing demand within professional circles to increase the use of a measuring tape in physician diagnosis both reflect an increasing need in the market for a device such as the "Waist Measuring Device." A device such as the "Waist Measuring Device" could be used to measure hips, buttocks, and waist. Further evidence, in terms of the "Alternate Utilizations" for a device like the "Waist Measuring Device" will also reflect a growing potential in the market for a device such as this.

Although the idea for the "Waist Measuring Device" was envisioned strictly in terms of medical applications, there is another application for this invention that may increase the market potential to an even larger range. This application is in terms of the clothing industry and specific measurements that must be made for specially fitted clothing.

For more information please contact Invention Support please call 1.888.864.1780 or visit www. inventionsupport. com

About Invention Support

With headquarters in Royal Palm Beach, Florida, Invention Support assists inventors in choosing the right path for advancing inventions or product idea. Taking a hands-on approach in turning client's ideas into a reality through experience, service and motivation Invention Support creates for clients a world class environment of professionalism that is matched nowhere else in the industry.

About Mr. Stephan Meekhof

Mr. Stephan Meekhof is a pharmaceutical sales representative who has witnessed the increasing need amongst doctors for obtaining an accurate waist measurement on patients with Metabolic Syndrome. He believes that this increased need for proper diagnosis in this area as well as other growing health areas predetermines a greater need for a device like the "Waist Measuring Device" in doctor's offices.

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Families Encouraged to Motivate Seniors for American Diabetes Day

2011-10-24T02:34:00.000-07:00

Families Encouraged to Motivate Seniors for American Diabetes Day

Havertown, PA (PRWEB) March 8, 2010

Diabetes is a serious issue affecting 24 million Americans. It’s a major health concern and mounting problem for the country as a whole – especially for the rapidly expanding senior population in Havertown, PA. In recognition of American Diabetes Day on March 23rd, Senior Helpers, the nation’s fastest growing provider of senior in-home care services (http://www. seniorhelperspa. com), is asking families to think about ways to reduce the impact of the disease on the local senior community.

“The population as a whole is aging and the number of seniors dealing with diabetes continues to climb,” said Kevin Herman, President of Senior Helpers in Havertown, PA. (http://www. seniorhelperspa. com) “The risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases dramatically with age. It’s important for seniors and their families to realize that there are ways to reduce the potential impact of diabetes on quality of life.”

Consider the following facts about seniors and diabetes:
More than 23% of Americans age 60 and older have diabetes according to the American Diabetes Association. An estimated 50 % of adult onset diabetes (type 2) occurs in those over 55 years of age. Seniors are far more likely to have complicating conditions stemming from diabetes, including kidney problems, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. The total cost of diabetes in the United States for direct and indirect medical costs is estimated at more than $200 billion per year. Research has repeatedly shown that physical activity is one of the best ways seniors can prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes and complications from the disease in those already diagnosed. As people get older, exercise becomes even more important in keeping the body healthy and able to fight debilitating diseases like diabetes. For seniors, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends at least 30 minutes of exercise at moderate intensity, five or more times per week.

Benefits of Exercise for Seniors Fighting Diabetes:
Improves the body’s use of insulin Burns excess body fat, helping to decrease and control body weight Increases blood flow to reduce risk of related heart disease Keeps heart and blood vessels healthy by lowering “bad” (LDL) cholesterol “Families should consider diabetes as it relates to care and arrangements for elderly loved ones,” said Herman, “Small things like making sure transportation is available, encouraging exercise, and preventing isolation can really make all the difference. Professional caregivers can help by providing these services and motivating seniors to remain physically active, healthy, and sustain a high quality of life.”

Media Contact:
Kevin Herman (610) 789-4700
Kherman(at)seniorhelpers(dot)com

For more information about Senior Helpers, please visit: seniorhelperspa. com/ (http://www. seniorhelperspa. com)

About Senior Helpers:
Senior Helpers connects professional caregivers with seniors who wish to live at home as opposed to a nursing or assisted living facility. The company has 283 franchises in 39 states and one in Canada offering a wide range of personal and companion care services to assist seniors living independently with a strong focus on quality of life for the client and peace of mind for their families. Senior Helpers strives to be the leading companion and personal care provider that offers dependable, consistent and affordable home care.

For more information, please visit: seniorhelperspa. com/ (http://www. seniorhelperspa. com)

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Home Health Staffing Agency Computer Software

2011-10-23T20:42:00.000-07:00

Home Health Staffing Agency Computer Software

Athena Software (http://www. athenasoftware. net/counseling-family-services. html) launches new version of Penelope to increase the effectiveness of home health staffing agency computer software.

Guelph, ON (PRWEB) March 8, 2006

Athena Software (http://www. athenasoftware. net/counseling-family-services. html (http://www. athenasoftware. net/counseling-family-services. html)) launches new version of Penelope to increase the effectiveness of home health staffing agency computer software. Penelope and Athena Case Management and Counseling Software solutions were designed for family service environments where security, costs, flexibility and high performance are of utmost importance and where a diversity of services and roles within the organization, extensive client information requirements, and a variety of challenging funding /billing scenarios are the norm.

Dana Fox, Director of Business Development Athena Software mailto:dana@athenasoftware. net said, ”Our case management and counseling software solutions make it easy increase the effectiveness of home health staffing agency computer software by tracking programs, appointment or interview types, associated billing information, and clinical session summaries or other notes for case management in social work.” Open or closed recurring group programs or workshop series can be quickly set up or edited. Social Workers / Therapists can enter their availability for client appointments with a couple clicks of their mouse. The front desk has access to a complete/ filterable client "check in" schedule for any day. Client outcomes evaluation processes/ surveys can easily be integrated into both Penelope and Athena allowing for detailed outcome-based reporting.

Athena’s world class case management software will increase the effectiveness of home health staffing agency computer software with fully integrated:

-worker /client scheduling

-client outcome evaluation

-clinical case and session note recording

-program service delivery details

-comprehensive reporting functions

-client self-intake kiosk mode

-internal communications and workflow management tools

-server, backup and operating system

About athena software. net

Athena software is one of the world's most powerful and fully integrated case management and client information solutions designed for counselling, sociology, mental health centers and EAP providers. Athena helps its customers reduce operating costs, increase efficiency and improve customer service by integrating human resources, notes, outcome evaluation and billing into one system. Athena solutions combine decades of combined experience with the power of server-based and open-source database technology. Athena Software, an IBM Business Partner and Server Certified, is listed by the United Way of America’s Outcome Measurement Resource Network (http://www. unitedway. org/outcomes (http://www. unitedway. org/outcomes)) and supports the United Way of America (UWA) new Standards of Excellence initiative.

Athena gives the power to innovate and customize the system back to the customer without the cost. We make systems integration easy and affordable for people helping others.

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LumiLedsÂ New Luxeon Light Sources Open New Possibilities in Lighting Design Super-Bright LEDs Require Less Space, Save Energy & Last for Decades

2011-10-23T00:50:00.000-07:00

LumiLedsÂ New Luxeon Light Sources Open New Possibilities in Lighting Design Super-Bright LEDs Require Less Space, Save Energy & Last for Decades

LumiLeds Lighting has introduced a groundbreaking new lighting technology called LuxeonÂ that gives lighting designers the ability to create a new breed of fixtures with tiny light sources that donÂt need to be replaced for decades.

(PRWEB) January 4, 2002

SAN JOSE, CA Â LumiLeds Lighting has introduced a groundbreaking new lighting technology called LuxeonÂ that gives lighting designers the ability to create a new breed of fixtures with tiny light sources that donÂt need to be replaced for decades.

The Luxeon Power Light Source family consists of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that have been specially engineered to match the brightness of traditional lighting. Using patented technology that makes it possible to enlarge the LED chip for more light output while maintaining proper heat and current management, Luxeon LEDs are able generate 10 to 20 times more light than standard indicator lights. This makes LEDs a practical illumination source for lighting fixtures for the first time.

For lighting designers, this means:

Â· New design possibilities. Since Luxeon LEDs are a fraction of the size of incandescent and halogen light sources, designers can create lighting solutions that are smaller, sleeker and lighter in weight than ever before. That can mean new silhouettes, invisible light points, and the ability to shrink the size of the optical lens.

Â· ÂPermanentÂ bulbs. A Luxeon device will last up to 100,000 hours compared to 1,000 to 2,000 hours for a typical incandescent bulb Â long enough to last for 22 years in virtually any general lighting product, based on average operation of 12 hours per day. As a result, the light source can be integrated directly into the fixture without worrying about lamp replacement. Just fit it and forget it.

Â· Energy savings. Luxeon is more energy-efficient than incandescent and many halogen lamps. This stems from low power consumption as well as LuxeonÂs ability to produce 20 lumens per watt in white and as much as 50 lumens per watt in color Â far surpassing an incandescent bulb in efficiency. Those efficiencies are continually climbing, with significant advances expected to hit the market in 2002.

Â· Environmental soundness. Because it is based on LED technology, Luxeon contains no mercury, thereby avoiding potential health hazards inherent in light sources like fluorescent lamps. The long life of a Luxeon device also eliminates waste and disposal problems that can take a toll on the environment.

Â· High light output. Luxeon can generate up to 324 lumens of white light, as much as 792 lumens of red light, and comparable brightness in other colors, depending on the number of Luxeon LEDS in the array configuration purchased. This output Â the highest in the industry for LEDs Â continues to rise through ongoing R&D.

Â· White and color options. Luxeon is available in white as well as green, blue, cyan, red, red-orange and amber.

Luxeon light sources also offer full dimmability, instant illumination, precise beam control, minimum glare, low UV light for minimal fabric fading, and a cool light beam that is safe to the touch.

ÂBefore Luxeon, LED devices just didnÂt emit enough light to make an effective light fixture, so lighting designers could not take advantage of the small form factor, longevity and other advantages of solid state illumination,Â said LumiLeds CEO Mike Holt. ÂLuxeon is a milestone that may transform chip-controlled lighting into the standard in many products that today are powered by conventional light sources.Â

The Luxeon family comes in various configurations ranging from a single light source to a small board with densely populated Luxeon LEDs. Each Luxeon light source is mounted onto an aluminum-core printed circuit board to permit easy assembly, optimum cooling and accurate light center positioning. Luxeon drivers allow for quick and easy design-in.

Luxeon products are available direct from LumiLeds Lighting and through Future Electronics (1-800-FUTURE1).

About LumiLeds Lighting

LumiLeds Lighting is the worldÂs leading manufacturer of high-power LEDs and a pioneer in the use of solid state lighting solutions for everyday purposes including automotive lighting, traffic signaling, signage, LCD backlighting and general lighting. The companyÂs patented Luxeon Power Light Sources are the first to combine the brightness of conventional lighting with the small footprint, long life and other advantages of LEDs. LumiLeds also supplies core LED material and LED packaging, manufacturing billions of LEDs annually, and ranks as the producer of the worldÂs brightest red, amber, blue, green and white LEDs.

A joint venture between Agilent Technologies and Philips Lighting, LumiLeds is headquartered in San Jose, California, with operations in the Netherlands and Malaysia and sales offices throughout the world. For more information, call LumiLeds at 877-298-9455 or visit www. lumileds. com.

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Finding Credible Mini-Medical Insurance Plans

2011-10-22T22:39:00.000-07:00

Finding Credible Mini-Medical Insurance Plans

Limited medical insurance plans are not created equal. Many plans in the market are priced cheaply but offer few real benefits which can cause frustration for both employees and providers. But, with a few helpful tips, employers can find credible plans at reasonable costs.

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) June 28, 2007

Its no secret that double-digit healthcare premium increases over the last several years have forced many employers to reduce or cancel healthcare benefits altogether. A number of insurance carriers have responded by offering limited medical plans for groups, sometimes referred to as mini-med plans or limited benefits insurance. In order to attract greater employee participation, some plans are designed based on how much the employer is willing to contribute and are offered for as little as $20 per month. But at the same time, such low cost plans provide very little real coverage and can create more confusion and frustration for providers and consumers than the benefits are worth.

But, there are credible limited medical plans available in the market place, and savvy employers can learn the differences and pick plans that provide valuable benefits at reasonable costs. So, how can employers who can't afford major medical group plans find reasonably priced limited medical insurance plans?

First, review the benefit plan summary to check for minimum coverage amounts for:
Hospitalizations: According to Christopher Lang, President & CEO of AgelessCare, $500 per day is the lowest credible daily rate. If possible, employers should purchase a plan with a rate that mirrors average negotiated hospital per diem rates of between $900 and $1,100. "If the daily benefit level is lower than $500, don't bother buying a plan that includes inpatient hospital coverage since it won't be worth the extra premium cost or hassle for providers and employees," says Lang. Doctor Visits: Primary care office visit fees normally range between $65 and $120 per visit. Look for at least $40 per visit since this will often fund a good share of the cost of basic follow up visits, particularly if the provider offers a self-pay rate when the appointment is booked. Accident Medical Expenses: Many high cost medical bills result from accidents. "Be careful to find a plan that is not limited to one-fixed amount per year, but instead, pays at least $1,000 per accident with a low deductible," cautions Lang. ER Visits: Many limited medical plans include very small benefits for ER, such as $100 or less per visit. But, an average bill can range between $500 and $750 per visit. Lang says the per-visit ER benefit should be at least $250 to cover a meaningful portion of a typical bill. Once the employer finds an insurance agency offering a credible mini-med plan, they should ask whether the agency has experience working in the healthcare provider community. Knowledgeable agencies should also understand why employees seek healthcare and how to help them maximize the limited medical insurance benefits provided.

About AgelessCare:
AgelessCare, LLC is a licensed general insurance agency serving more than 40 states. Product offerings include health and life insurance, healthcare discount programs, and nurse hotline services for groups. For more information, visit http://www. agelesscare. com (http://www. agelesscare. com).

Media Contact:
Randall Walters, (800) 969-5495, ext 4773

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Pierre F. Freeman Challenges AMORC Imperator IN Open Letter. Author Asks Christian Bernard to Explain Troubling Rosicrucian Practices

2011-10-22T15:10:00.000-07:00

Pierre F. Freeman Challenges AMORC Imperator IN Open Letter. Author Asks Christian Bernard to Explain Troubling Rosicrucian Practices

Author Pierre S. Freeman, whose books chronicle his 24-year old journey through the initiatic teachings of the Ancient and Mystic Order of Rosae Crucis, (AMORC) announces his posting of An Open Letter to Christian Bernard, the current Imperator of the fraternal organization. In this letter, Freeman asks why AMORC’S spiritual exercises seem to resemble more of a Mind Control program -- in the opinion of Freeman -- than those of a legitimate spiritual organization? The letter was inspired by his own questions and those who have read his books, The Prisoner of San Jose and AMORC Unmasked and participants in his blog, the PrisonerOfAmorc. It should be an eye-opener to members who have just begun AMORC but do not know what lies before them; members who have gone to higher levels, and to those who have been intrigued by AMORC, but would like to know more before they take a leap.

(PRWeb UK) January 6, 2010

Troubled by his 24-year ordeal with the Ancient and Mystic Order of Rosae Crucis (AMORC), author Pierre S. Freeman has posted an Open Letter to Christian Bernard, leader of the century-old Rosicrucian fraternal organization. It asks fundamental questions about the reality, soundness and legality of AMORC’S claims and activities.

“Many of the readers of my blog and my books, The Prisoner of San Jose and AMORC Unmasked are very surprised to realize how closely the so-called spiritual techniques of AMORC seem to resemble those used by Mind Control practitioners. They, like me, not only have wondered why these methods do not seem to work for members but also why they have perpetuated in the first place? So if Bernard wants to send out weekly lessons to his members telling them how to heal people without any kind of medical or health credentials; how to use a crystal ball, how to take over political leader’s consciousness to manipulate the actions for the sake of world peace - I would like to know, first of all, why these things don’t work? Second of all, even if these practices did work, how they conform to anything like legitimate moral behavior respecting other people’s privacy or human rights? My third question is - why is Bernard sending out lessons like these in the first place - ones that put the acquisition of occult powers over the fundamental path taken by the true mystic in all religious and spiritual traditions - surrender to the will of God? My letters asks him to defend his actions.”

Pierre S. Freeman claims to be a firm believer in the alleged principles of the Order, meaning the principles of self-discipline and moral conduct leading to the possibility of profound mystical experience and the resulting good flowing from that experience. He claims to object, however, to specific practices inherent in the teaching, which he believes are psychologically destructive, questioning their reality in the first place. “In An Open Letter to Christian Bernard” ,” says Freeman, “I ask if the telepathy (reading people’s minds, telekinesis (moving objects at will), reading the vibrations of objects at distance (radiaesthesia), even the ability to create actual physical objects through the power of visualization - are real or the product of hypnotically-induced Mind Control?” Can, members actually become invisible at will or really learn to manipulate other people’s consciousness - or are they being trained to fantasize and hallucinate?

For more information visit Pierre Freeman’s website (http://www. theprisonerofamorc. com).

Visit Freeman blogs on Mind Control, AMORC, avoiding dangerous cults, ways to escape from Mind Control cults and regain your inner freedom (http://www. theprisonerofamorc. typepad. com).

Both The Prisoner of San Jose and AMORC Unmasked are published by Arizona-based company, Wheatmark, Inc. Pierre S. Freeman is available for print interviews only.

AMORC Unmasked is available at every fine bookstore.

Interested parties may contact Pierre Freeman by e-mail through the secure link located in the contact information box next to the release or call Pierre Freeman at 651-206-5345.

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Regency Hospital System Chooses IntelliCred Medical Credentialing Software From IntelliSoft Group, Inc

2011-10-22T12:24:00.000-07:00

Regency Hospital System Chooses IntelliCred Medical Credentialing Software From IntelliSoft Group, Inc.

IntelliCred medical credentialing software will streamline credentialing of medical staff for Regency Hospital System. This comprehensive solution was chosen by Regency Hospital System to accelerate and simplify their practitioner credentialing process without compromising accuracy throughout their growing network of 18 hospitals.

Nashua, NH (PRWEB) April 8, 2006

IntelliSoft Group, Inc., a leading supplier of automated credentialing and provider management solutions, today announced that Regency Hospital Company has selected IntelliCred™, IntelliSoft’s medical credentialing application, to enhance and streamline their entire credentialing process. IntelliCred™ will provide Regency Hospital Company’s growing network of 18 hospitals with a comprehensive set of tools that make the credentialing process not only faster, but easier and more cost-effective.

“We chose IntelliSoft’s solution because it offered us a way to further improve our credentialing processes and physician data management,” said Micah Laughlin, Vice President of Information Services at Regency Hospital Company. “Regency Hospitals are specialty intensive care hospitals where personal care is just as important as technology. With IntelliCred™ handling our credentialing and provider management needs, both our technology and personal care continue to improve.”

As the most complete medical credentialing software system available today, IntelliCred™ is feature-rich with all the functionality companies require to manage the complex task of medical credentialing, and quality data management. IntelliCred’s scalable architecture allows it to remain flexible while meeting the demands of today’s growing healthcare organizations. Enterprises looking for optimized data integrity, enhanced functionality, high-level security and maximum return on investment appreciate the streamlined operational processes and user-friendly interfaces that IntelliCred™ has to offer.

“With IntelliCred™ we can focus our efforts on improving our overall business. We know IntelliSoft’s solution will meet the demands of our growing business, now and in the immediate future,” said Laughlin. Regency Hospital Company currently has 18 hospitals in their national network of specialty hospital and is expected to grow to 60 over the next 5 years.

“IntelliCred™ was designed out of the need for healthcare enterprises to further automate medical credentialing and provider management,” explained Timothy Donaghy, Director of Marketing, IntelliSoft Group, Inc. “IntelliSoft remains dedicated to serving the needs of healthcare enterprises, and will strive to meet and exceed their expectations.”

About Regency Hospital Company

Regency Hospitals are intensive critical care hospitals where personal care is just as important as technology. Regency provides intensive critical care for medically complex patients requiring complex acute care for a longer period of time than a traditional short term acute care hospital is designed to provide. Regency has an interdisciplinary team approach to each individual patient’s situation and their specific plan of care. This results in outstanding outcomes for Regency’s patients.

Regency Hospital Company is a leading developer of Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) hospitals in the country with the finest outcomes in the industry nationwide. Regency returns 50-60% of its patient’s straight home and approximately 30 – 40% to a Skilled Nursing Home Facility or to an Acute Rehabilitation facility.

More information on Regency Hospital Company may be found at: http://www. regencyhospital. com/ (http://www. regencyhospital. com/)

About IntelliSoft Group, Inc.

Recognized as an industry leader since 1997, IntelliSoft Group, Inc. is a leading supplier of automated credentialing and provider management solutions. IntelliSoft Group’s state-of-the-art software streamlines the medical credentialing process improving productivity and efficiency.

Among IntelliSoft’s array of products you will find “intelligent software” that lives up to its name! IntelliCred™ automates the entire primary source verification credentialing process and manages and tracks privilege and quality data. IntelliApp™ automates the process of completing and tracking credentialing applications – enter data once, and populate any credentialing form easily. IntelliContract™ manages and tracks provider and payer contracts for healthcare organizations. IntelliAccess™, managed Citrix® hosting, quickly and securely connects organizations to their data from anywhere, anytime, using a standard web browser. IntelliAccess™ helps reduce common infrastructure hardware, software and management costs.

Visit IntelliSoft’s website to learn more about how these solutions can streamline your credentialing, application, or contract processes today.

Http://www. intellisoftgroup. com/ (http://www. intellisoftgroup. com/)

Press Contact

IntelliSoft Group, Inc.

Timothy Donaghy

(888) 634-4464 ext. 19

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Hospice Volunteer's Insights Guide Dignified Death and Nursing Home Reform

2011-10-21T16:03:00.000-07:00

Hospice Volunteer's Insights Guide Dignified Death and Nursing Home Reform

Frances Shani Parker's new book "Becoming Dead Right: A Hospice Volunteer in Urban Nursing Homes" shares her volunteer experiences and insights on end-of-life care, offering hope for those who want dignified death journeys for themselves and their loved ones.

Detroit, MI (PRWEB) September 3, 2007

Living out one's final stage of life in dignity and peace is an entitlement that Frances Shani Parker believes everyone deserves. In order to help others claim this precious right, she wrote "Becoming Dead Right: A Hospice Volunteer in Urban Nursing Homes" (ISBN 9781932690354, Loving Healing Press, 2007), based on her own work in end-of-life care over the past nine years.

The hospice philosophy supports quality end-of-life care physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually for dying patients and their families. Parker decided to become a certified hospice volunteer after a three-year period of helping two acquaintances living with AIDS. Her years volunteering have been spent in various nursing homes in Detroit.

"Becoming Dead Right" is literally an information guide for becoming dead the right way. This captivating book includes heartfelt stories of the remarkable individuals Parker met during her service as a volunteer and offers practical advice for caregivers, as well. Each chapter concludes with a touching, original poem that arose from a passion inspired by people and events from Parker's encounters in nursing homes.

In particular, "Becoming Dead Right" includes the perspectives of people of color and those dying in urban nursing homes -- viewpoints that are often excluded from many other end-of-life books on the market. She also wrote the book with a much larger group in mind: the vast baby boomer generation, which is moving into senior citizenship and needing end-of-life care information for themselves and their elders. Parker provides educated suggestions for caregiving, death and bereavement strategies.

The final chapter of "Becoming Dead Right" features an imaginary tour of an ideal -- and very feasible -- nursing home, based on best practices used in limited nursing homes today. Even the young and healthy will benefit from reading "Becoming Dead Right," because the useful information it offers eventually will prove invaluable to all readers.

About the Author
Frances Shani Parker resides in Detroit, Michigan. She is a writer, consultant, hospice volunteer and former school principal, who has won numerous awards for her creative and academic writings, as well as her achievements in education.

"Becoming Dead Right: A Hospice Volunteer in Urban Nursing Homes" (ISBN 9781932690354, Loving Healing Press, 2007) can be purchased through local and online bookstores. Distributed by Ingram and New Leaf. For more information, visit www. francesshaniparker. com. Publicity contact: info @ lovinghealing. com. Review copies available upon request.

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SAVO Appoints New Chief Sales Officer

2011-10-20T12:29:00.000-07:00

SAVO Appoints New Chief Sales Officer

Former Vice President of Sales at Salesforce. com Joins Growing SAVO Team

Chicago (Vocus) August 4, 2009

SAVO (http://www. savogroup. com), the leading provider of on-demand Sales Enablement solutions, announced a new addition to its executive ranks. Scott W. Rudy III, formerly a Vice President of Sales at Salesforce. com, joins SAVO as its new Chief Sales Officer.

Rudy will be charged with helping to chart the company in SAVO's next phase of rapid growth. "SAVO has continued to see double digit growth each year since we launched in 1999," said John Aiello, SAVO's Chief Executive Officer. "Given our rapid growth, we need to continue to add the brightest minds in the industry to our team, Scott Rudy is one of those people."

In his 25 year career the former Green Beret Captain has served in a leadership role for multiple leading technology companies. In addition to his position at Salesforce. com, Rudy served in a similar role at SAP America. Rudy was also Vice President of Worldwide Sales for think3 and spent 10 years in leadership positions at Parametric Technology (PTC) including Senior Vice President of Americas.

"I'm honored to be joining the SAVO team. This company has emerged as a thought leader in the realm of Sales Enablement by transforming the way organizations collaborate and share knowledge, I look forward to contributing to the success of SAVO and our valued customers," Rudy said.

Rudy received his Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, with a minor in math from Indiana University PA and simultaneously was awarded a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army and recognized as a Distinguished Military Graduate. He also obtained a Master of Science degree in computer science from The Johns Hopkins University.

Active in his local community, Mr. Rudy is involved as a leader with his local church. He is a Board Member at Xavier University, as well as a mentor for students, and he volunteers alongside his family at Bethany House, a Cincinnati-area shelter for abused and unwed mothers and their children. He also serves as a precinct judge for the Cincinnati Board of Elections where he supervises the election process and the running of a precinct in primary and general elections.

About SAVO
Http://www. savogroup. com (http://www. savogroup. com)
SAVO is the industry's leading provider of sales enablement solutions, which maximize a sales organization's ability to communicate value and differentiation in clear, consistent, and compelling ways. SAVO's award-winning, on demand application combines proven sales and marketing best practices to address all aspects of the sales enablement challenge - spanning people, process, content, and technology. SAVO's on-demand application and services have been developed and refined through long-standing relationships with companies such as Morgan Stanley, CareerBuilder. com, Walt Disney, ADP, Staples, Unum and GE Healthcare. The combination of real-world client experience, an innovative consulting approach and award-winning technology uniquely positions SAVO to deliver practical solutions to enable the entire sales organization.

Phil Corbett
312.506.1926

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Lou Razon Couture Celebrates 12th Anniversary with Wardrobe Blowout

2011-10-18T10:17:00.000-07:00

Lou Razon Couture Celebrates 12th Anniversary with Wardrobe Blowout

Lou Razon Couture will be celebrating its 12-year presence in the industry this 2009 by offering unprecedented deals in bridal wardrobe and accessories.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 7, 2009

To mark a milestone in its history, Lou Razon Couture is giving away a free evening gown with every purchase of a wedding gown priced at $1500 and up. For every purchase of $995 and over gowns, the couture shop is offering a free head piece and veil.

For an order of seven and more bridesmaid dresses, Lou Razon is throwing in an extra complimentary dress. To view styles and inspirations, please visit www. lourazon. com. Special offers are also available on www. barongfiliipinodesigns. com, Lou Razon's traditional men's apparel collection.

After twelve years in the industry, Lou Razon Couture is still churning out fresh, one-of-a-kind styles from a seasoned designer's perspective. Helmed by the talented Lou Razon-Chua, the first shop was established in West Covina, California back in 1997. Then labeled as the Bridal and Formal Shoppe, the boutique featured and inventory of ready-to-wear Barong Tagalog, wedding and formal dresses.

Along the way, Lou Razon discovered that there was high demand for custom-made bridal and formal wear. She followed the road to this trend by polishing up on her formal design and dressmaking training. Lou Razon learned and perfected the art of patternmaking the old school way--in her direct dealings and interaction with a wide variety of clients.

Among other local working designers in the industry, Lou Razon stands out as a hands-on designer from start to finish. Her artistry is seen and felt in all the stages, from designing to patternmaking, to fitting and troubleshooting.

Lou Razon expanded her practice in 2001 to the bustling city of Glendale, California to cater to mainstream market. It was such at this location that she met and entertained celebrity clients such as ABC7 health reporter Denise Dador. Lou Razon designed for Ms Dador a memorable frock to wear to her coverage of the 2002 Academy Awards that got the TV journalist noticed no less than legendary musician Paul McCartney on air. Besides Ms Dador, Lou Razon has dressed celebrities like KTLA5 news anchor Cher Calvin, KTLA5 news anchor Michaela Perreira, UPN 13 news anchor Maria Quiban, Sopranos star Katherine Narducci at the Emmys and actress and beauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez, among others.

In 2005, Lou Razon Couture joined the digital age with its launching of lourazon. com as the virtual showroom of Lou Razon new and classic designs.

In 2007, Lou Razon unveiled www. barongfilipinodesigns. com -- her own collection of the staple Filipino male formal wear targeted for national and international customers. Lou Razon's barong tagalog collection is tagged traditional but stylish. The online store showcases modern Barong and Filipiniana in jusi and pina. For the anniversary celebration, Lou Razon is offering free shipping for purchases made on www. barongfilipinodesigns. com on line store for clients anywhere in the continental US.

For more information about Lou Razon products, please visit www. lourazon. com or www. barongfilipinodesigns. com. Lou Razon's couture designs are made "Fit to Perfection" for any size (zero to plus size) for all occasions, be it red carpet appearances, fashion events, proms, pageants, quinceneara, debutante balls, and etc.

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Bold Software Releases Second Annual Live Chat Effectiveness Research Report

2011-10-17T11:55:00.000-07:00

Bold Software Releases Second Annual Live Chat Effectiveness Research Report

Industry’s most comprehensive findings on live chat technology offer compelling customer experience insights for e-tailers.

Wichita, KS (PRWEB) March 22, 2010

Bold Software (http://www. boldchat. com), today announced the second annual release of a report detailing the industry’s most comprehensive research on the effectiveness of live chat technology (http://www. boldchat. com/live_chat_software/live_chat_effectiveness_2010.jsp? mc=pr). While 2009 findings included insights such as the fact that once a shopper has used live chat, more than 2/3rds will actively look for websites that provide it, the 2010 version includes new questions, a much larger sample size, and detailed information about specific retailer types. One statistic drives home the effectiveness of live chat: 77 percent of chatters agree that the technology positively influenced their attitude about the e-tailer.

“We’re proud to share these findings with the market for the second year in a row,” said Bold Software President and CEO Steve Castro-Miller. “We began this effort last year in order to quantatively examine the efficacy of live chat through the filter of prospective buyer behavior. We’ve seen some very interesting data points as a result of our year-over-year research, such as the growing use of live chat for both sales and service, and a quashing of the belief that proactive chat turns shoppers off. We carefully structured the survey in order to obtain unbiased feedback from online consumers, and built on last year’s efforts to slice and dice the data in a variety of ways to examine live chat growth and opportunities. The results can serve as a roadmap for any e-tailer looking to successfully implement or optimize live chat.”

In January 2010, Bold Software funded a blind survey of more than 1,000 regular, U. S.-based internet shoppers using an opt-in, third party panel. Out of this live chat research, five key conclusions can be drawn:

1) There is a relationship between live chat and certain demographic/psychographic characteristics.
Utilizing a standard statistical analysis technique, the report concludes that those who have engaged in an online chat with a retailer are more likely to have higher household incomes, be older than 30, and to be college educated. Additionally, shoppers who spend more, either on an average transaction basis or in a single transaction, are more likely to have had a chat before. For internet retailers that serve this demographic, this is an important finding because visitors to their sites will be more likely to have chatted before. This fact is even more critical considering the next conclusion drawn from this research.

2) There is a widening gap in attitude and behavior between those that have chatted and those that haven’t.
In several places throughout the report, the disparity of response between chatters and non-chatters was extremely significant. Those that have chatted are far more likely to indicate that chat influences them to buy, far more likely to think chat is more efficient than emailing or calling, far more likely to select chat as their preferred method of communication, and so on. Additionally, the disparity between chatters and non-chatters appears to be growing year-over-year which indicates a deepening relationship between experiencing live chat technology and one’s attitude about it.

3) Live chat continues to be effective – for sales & service.
The research shows that live chat is an effective channel for both new and existing customers. Customers using the technology pre-sale went up 7 percentage points since last year’s research and more than three quarters of the chatting population reported that live chat positively affected their overall impression of the retailer with whom they chatted. Significant movement year-over-year was also seen with regard to same-session purchases – a 15 percent rise was seen in those chatters agreeing that they purchased as a direct result of their most recent chat session.

4) Fear of proactively inviting visitors to chat is unfounded.
Many retailers – even those who do use live chat technology – are reluctant to proactively invite website visitors for fear of driving them away. This research shows that the majority of consumers (52 percent) are accepting of the practice. Certain sub-groups are even more receptive including more frequent shoppers and those that spend more.

5) Certain types of internet retailers will find live chat relatively more effective.
When the data is filtered to create sub-groups of respondents indicating that they recently shopped at particular types of retailer sites, this research shows, for the following retailer types (listed alphabetically), live chat is comparatively more effective:
Computers/Electronics Flowers/Gifts Food/Drug Hardware/Home Improvement Health/Beauty Housewares/Furnishings Jewelry Office Supplies Sporting Goods

To learn more, download the full research findings at: http://www. boldchat. com/live_chat_software/live_chat_effectiveness_2010.jsp? mc=pr (http://www. boldchat. com/live_chat_software/live_chat_effectiveness_2010.jsp? mc=pr)

About BoldChat:
Bold Software LLC, is a leading provider of world-class web communication tools designed to help businesses improve online support and increase sales. Using Bold Software’s live chat, click-to-call, email management, and active co-browsing tools, businesses can quickly and effectively engage visitors on their website. Bold Software sells a wide variety of competitively-priced products under the BoldChat, BoldCall, and BoldCCM brand names. Businesses of all sizes - from small proprietorships to large ecommerce enterprises – can provide more intelligent online customer interactions and close more sales using Bold Software solutions. The company is headquartered in Wichita, KS, with thousands of customers around the world including 3M, American Cancer Society, Corel, Dean & DeLuca, and ViewSonic. For more information about Bold Software, go to www. BoldSoft. com or call 1-866-753-9933.

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New Medicare and Medicaid Resource Available: Features MA, SNP, PDP and Medicaid Enrollment Data, Market Share Trends, Contract Statistics, and Plan Design Information

2011-10-16T05:03:00.000-07:00

New Medicare and Medicaid Resource Available: Features MA, SNP, PDP and Medicaid Enrollment Data, Market Share Trends, Contract Statistics, and Plan Design Information

The 2009 Managed Medicare and Medicaid Factbook is packed with rates, benefit designs, directories, trends and strategies on the Medicare Advantage (MA) program and managed Medicaid. It features coverage of the overhauled Medicare program, including new payment rates, and practical information on the Part D drug benefit, Special Needs Plans and MA private fee-for-service.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) April 22, 2009

Atlantic Information Services, Inc. (AIS) -- AIS, publisher of industry-leading newsletters Health Plan Week, Medicare Advantage News and Drug Benefit News, is pleased to announce publication of "Managed Medicare and Medicaid Factbook: 2009." With 2010 Medicare Advantage Rates recently being announced and submission deadlines looming, it's critical that health plans have solid data to remain competitive in the shifting Medicare Advantage, Part D and Medicaid markets. For detailed information on this publication, go to http://www. aishealth. com/Products/gfb. html (http://www. aishealth. com/Products/gfb. html).

Available in print and CD formats, the 2009 Medicare and Medicaid Factbook is the perfect resource for tracking current players, costs, strategies and results. It includes:

-- Details of how plans are coping with possible cuts to Medicare Advantage
Payments, as well as rising costs and a worsening economy
-- Special Needs Plan data, including a list of SNPs by state with enrollment figures
-- A new section on the marketing of Part D plans, which has come under increased scrutiny from state and federal governments
-- Enrollment trends and market share data
-- A directory of plans with enrollment figures for Medicare, managed Medicaid and PDPs
-- Prescription drug data for Part D plans
-- Results from Medicaid Pharmacy Directors' annual survey
-- Mergers and acquisitions
-- And more

For more information and to view the complete Table of Contents, visit http://www. aishealth. com/Products/gfb. html (http://www. aishealth. com/Products/gfb. html).

The Factbook is also available in an expanded CD Version featuring:

-- CMS data in Excel spreadsheets, so you can see -- and manipulate -- the data in its raw form
-- Historical data of Medicare and Medicaid managed care plans
-- A directory of Special Needs Plans
-- Information about Part D participants with benefit structure and enrollment data
-- Mailing lists
-- A complete user-friendly PDF version of the book for fast searching

AIS's Managed Medicare and Medicaid Factbook supplies health care managers with the information they need to accurately forecast trends, develop more profitable bids in the future, sustain growth and expand enrollment in MA-PD plans and PDPs, plan market moves into managed Medicaid and stay on top of market share stats in Medicare managed care and MA. For more information on AIS's Managed Medicare and Medicaid Factbook: 2009, go to http://www. aishealth. com/Products/gfb. html (http://www. aishealth. com/Products/gfb. html).

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Introducing: Thoughts From The Top: A Collection of Interviews with Business Gurus By HR. com

2011-10-15T20:38:00.000-07:00

Introducing: Thoughts From The Top: A Collection of Interviews with Business Gurus By HR. com

A new book from HR. com offers valuable insight into the practices of some of business' most notable experts.

(PRWEB) July 23, 2004 -

Toronto, CANADAÂ Stop the presses! HR. comÂ, the largest Web destination in North America for HR experts, introduces its new publicationÂ Thoughts From The Top: A Collection of Interviews with Business Gurus.

This book is an amazing collection of higher thinkers including, David Ulrich, Kenny Moore, Marshall Goldsmith and Erin Brockovich. ItÂs 348-pages of insightful interview-style articles from HR. comÂs incredible Thought Leader online seminars.

Readers will discover that this book provides valuable insight into best practices that will help any professional align his/her business with overall objectives.

ÂItÂs rare to find such a wealth of knowledge in one book. This is a wonderful compilation of the best of business. We have been fortunate to speak with some of the top thinkers in the industry and learn their methods,Â says HR. comÂs CEO, Debbie McGrath. ÂThis book will educate, enlighten and inspire.Â

Each week, business professionals log on to HR. com and listen to the live Thought Leader interviews in search of answers to pressing business questions. This book is an excellent resource offering advice from those who have created precedent-setting practices in such areas as retention, compensation and alignment.

Read about Henry MintzbergÂs suggestions on hiring MBA grads as managers. ÂThe people who take MBAs are in too much of a hurry to get to the top,Â he warns. ÂThis doesnÂt make for good management.Â

Or learn about David UlrichÂs views on leadership, ÂÂthe leadership field needs to be tied to the business value,Â he says.

Thoughts From The Top: A Collection of Interviews with Business Gurus is a must-have for any business professional. This book is available through HR. com at https://secure. hr. com/products/ThoughtsFromTheTop. asp (https://secure. hr. com/products/ThoughtsFromTheTop. asp) for $39.95 US or $45.00 CDN.

HereÂs what readers had to say about Thoughts from the TopÂ

ÂIf you are a leader or an aspiring leader and you wish you had a team of mentors to help you through the rough spotsÂopen this book!Â
-Beverly Kaye
Founder/CEO of Career Systems International
Co-Author of ÂLove ÂEm or Lose ÂEmÂ

ÂThe different points of view and levels of leadership contained here are just what I needed to help me make decisions for my own organization.Â
-James Fehrenbach
Director of Staffing
University Health Network

About the book
Thoughts From the Top: A Collection of Interviews with Business Gurus.
By HR. com
ISBN 0-9735903-0-0
Published by: HR. com

About HR. com
HR. com (www. hr. com) is committed to providing Human Resources professionals with the information, tools and resources they need to successfully manage the people side of their business. HR. com provides daily news, an online library of over 6,000 articles, and the widest selection of Human Capital Research, online learning seminars, and high-end conferences uniting vendors with strategic buyers.

For more information, please contact:

Debbie McGrath
CEO HR. com
1-877-472-6648
Dmcgrath@hr. com

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Perry Research, Inc., today announced its HIPAA Security Q & A Forum, a free online support service for the healthcare industry

2011-10-15T17:55:00.000-07:00

Perry Research, Inc., today announced its HIPAA Security Q & A Forum, a free online support service for the healthcare industry.

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) FOR RELEASE August 7, 2003 Â Perry Research, Inc., a leading provider of information security consulting services, announced today its HIPAA Security Q & A Service, a free online technical support forum for organizations seeking compliance with HIPAA privacy and security guidelines. By submitting a question to http://www. PerryResearch. com/phorum/, healthcare organizations and service providers can have their HIPAA privacy and security questions answered free of charge by qualified information security professionals, in a private posting format if the provider wishes to remain anonymous.

(PRWEB) August 7, 2003

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has forever changed the way healthcare organizations handle and disseminate information. With one deadline gone, and the October 16, 2003 compliance date for electronic transactions and code sets only months away, healthcare institutions simply cannot afford to lag behind on compliance issues, especially those relating to information security practice and procedure. "The minimum requirement stipulated by HIPAA is role based access control, which separates access to medical information on a layer by layer, per individual access basis. With most healthcare organizations still stuck in the mainframe era, attaining compliance in the security realm is a difficult, if not impossible task for healthcare providers without the right security team creating their access control architecture," said Gregory Perry, president and chief executive of Perry Research. "Our online Security Q & A Forum will provide these organizations with a sounding board for their questions, no matter how technical their problem may be. All questions and answers are archived online, so that other providers may browse the list and contribute to our public knowledge base if they so choose."

HIPAA related security concerns have brought patient record privacy to the top of the boardroom agenda, with stiff fines and even jail time for the most serious of compliance violations. HIPAA privacy and security regulations affect all aspects of the healthcare industry, including but not limited to: healthcare providers, hospitals, medical billing centers, insurance companies, medical malpractice legal firms, managed healthcare providers, etc. By offering this support service free of charge to the online community, Perry Research will raise the bar on HIPAA security awareness issues, while providing a valuable support service for smaller organizations that require compliance but cannot afford a full time security audit staff.

The Perry Research Security Q & A Forum can be accessed via the World Wide Web at:

Http://www. PerryResearch. com/phorum/ (http://www. PerryResearch. com/phorum/)

About Perry Research, Inc.

Headquartered in sunny Tampa Bay Florida, Perry Research is an information security services firm with a strong focus on cryptographic privacy, network penetration assessments and vulnerability analysis, secure systems design, and wireless security architecture. For more information on Perry Research services, call 813-864-7659, or visit http://www. PerryResearch. com/services. htm (http://www. PerryResearch. com/services. htm).

Contact

Perry Research, Inc.

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Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

P: 813-864-7659

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Info@PerryResearch. com

Http://www. PerryResearch. com (http://www. PerryResearch. com)

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Combined Insurance Encourages Consumers to Assess Insurance Plans and Protection During Lung Cancer Awareness Month

2011-10-15T09:17:00.000-07:00

Combined Insurance Encourages Consumers to Assess Insurance Plans and Protection During Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Leading Provider of Supplemental Insurance Offers Cancer Policies to Help Offset Some of the Costs Associated With Treatment

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) November 18, 2008

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Combined Insurance (http://www. combinedinsurance. com/), a leading provider of supplemental insurance, encourages consumers to consider the financial impact that lung cancer could have on themselves and their family. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States among every ethnic group.

That makes Lung Cancer Awareness Month an opportune time to increase attention to lung cancer issues. The vast majority of lung cancer cases fall into one of two categories: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, which is the most common type, and Small Cell Lung Cancer. Surprisingly, more than 60 percent of new cases are people who have never smoked or are former smokers, many of whom quit decades before. One in five women and one in twelve men diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked.

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) reports that since 1987, more women have died each year of lung cancer than of breast cancer, which had been the major cause of cancer death in women for more than 40 years. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 100,000 women will be diagnosed with lung cancer in 2008 and more than 71,000 women will die from this disease in the United States.

Cancer Costs Will Continue to Rise
"The American Cancer Society reports that approximately 67 percent of total cancer-related costs are non-medical and that lung cancer is among the most expensive cancers to treat. That's why having a supplemental insurance (http://www. combinedinsurance. com/insurance-types/health-insurance. html) plan in place can help ease the financial burdens of cancer and help with some of the additional expenses not covered by primary health insurance," said Becky Mills, vice president, Research and Development and Product Marketing. "Additional expenses can be overlooked, but are often costly and can compromise individual or family assets."

Cancer Coverage When It Counts
Investing in a supplemental insurance policy can help fill some of the cancer care coverage gaps that may exist in a primary health insurance policy. Benefits offered can include: daily benefits for hospital stays, intensive care, anesthesia and surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, preventative care, first diagnosis, physician's and private nurse hospital visits, prescription drugs, blood and blood plasma and ground and air transportation.

Many supplemental cancer protection policies (http://www. combinedinsurance. com/insurance-types/health-insurance/cancer-insurance-coverage. html) offer these added benefits:

Coverage that begins immediately upon issuance, with no waiting period A choice of coverage for individual or family protection Flexible premiums, with the choice of paid-up or return of premium riders Benefits paid directly to the insured or the insured's designee, regardless of any other private insurance
Consistent benefits that remain the same regardless of age or the number of claims paid

"With a supplemental cancer-specific policy, consumers can help ease the stress of financial worry by arming themselves with added protection against the mounting bills that often pile up during the course of treatment," notes Mills.

Mills adds, "Selecting the right partner to provide such cancer care protection is also important. We recommend finding a provider or agent who will meet with you face-to-face to review your current coverage and help you select the right supplemental protection to meet your individual or your family's specific needs to ensure you'll be covered when it matters most."

About Combined Insurance Company Combined Insurance (www. combinedinsurance. com) is a leading provider of supplemental accident, health and life insurance products and is a member of the ACE Group of Companies. With a field sales force and corporate staff in excess of 10,000 people worldwide, Combined Insurance meets the growing coverage needs of policyholders around the globe. For more information, call 1-800-490-1322 or visit www. combinedinsurance. com.

About ACE The ACE Group of Companies is a global leader in insurance and reinsurance serving a diverse group of clients. Headed by ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE), the ACE Group of Companies conducts its business on a worldwide basis with operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries. Additional information can be found at www. acelimited. com.

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StreetStrider to be Featured on NBC's "The Biggest Loser"

2011-10-15T00:19:00.000-07:00

StreetStrider to be Featured on NBC's "The Biggest Loser"

StreetStrider, the fun mobile elliptical activity that combines jogging, cycling and skiing motions will soon be featured on NBC's hit reality show "The Biggest Loser."

Carson City, Nevada (PRWEB) October 30, 2009

The 2010 StreetStrider ETX Biggest Loser edition, an outdoor mobile elliptical cross trainer with a proven high calorie burn rate, will soon be featured on NBC's hit reality show "The Biggest Loser."

The series "The Biggest Loser" features 16 to 22 overweight participants on a competitive journey to lose weight, transform their health and fix unhealthy lifestyle habits with the help of two celebrity fitness trainers and a team of health professionals. Each contestant faces challenges, temptations, weigh-ins and eliminations throughout the series with the final contestant winning a grand prize of $250,000 and claiming the title of "The Biggest Loser."

For over two seasons contestants on "The Biggest Loser" beta tested the StreetStrider behind the scenes to make certain that the final product met the needs of a wide range of consumers. The result is a perfect tool for both those starting a weight-loss and exercise program and athletes hoping to gain a whole body cardiovascular workout in an effective time frame.

Dr David Kraus, original inventor of the StreetStrider product said:
"Working with the BL contestants has been invaluable for the development of the StreetStrider. Shortly after arriving on the BL Ranch, my team and I recognized how committed the BL contestants were to their life-transforming journey, striving daily to achieve their calorie burn and weight loss goals.

"We believed that the benefits of exercising with the StreetStrider would be ideal for these contestants because this exercise would allow them to maximize their calorie burn rates while minimizing the stress often associated with many rigorous outdoor activities.

"As we worked with the contestants to provide an exhilarating daily exercise experience, they helped us fine tune the ergonomic features of the StreetStrider to make it both user friendly while also robust and durable. This was a great experience with some the best beta testers we could have hoped for."

The 2010 StreetStrider ETX Biggest Loser edition provides users with fun outdoor recreation, a fitness solution beyond the gym, a weight loss tool and a low impact way to exercise during physical therapy and rehabilitation. Many people routinely experience calorie burn rates as high as 900-1,200 calories per hour while using the StreetStrider.

Additionally, the StreetStrider mobile elliptical cross trainer offers a fun whole body workout that allows the consumer an effective way to obtain an intense workout without experiencing the exhaustion of specific muscle groups that other types of exercise produce and without spending hours inside a gym.

The 2010 StreetStrider ETX Biggest Loser edition is available for sale in retail locations worldwide and online at the product's website. An online community for support, customer testimonials and case studies is also available on the website to further demonstrate the positive health effects of the 2010 StreetStrider ETX Biggest Loser edition.

About StreetStrider International
StreetStrider International LLC is a private company and was founded in 2007 in the State of Nevada. StreetStrider provides a wide range of consumers with a fun mobile elliptical activity that combines jogging, cycling and skiing motions. The product offers users a great outdoor activity, a fitness option, a weight loss solution and a low impact way to exercise with injured joints. For more information please visit: http://www. streetstrider. com/ (http://www. streetstrider. com/)

About "The Biggest Loser"
"The Biggest Loser" has become a worldwide hit airing in over 90 countries and produced in 25 countries. Since its debut in 2004, "The Biggest Loser" has grown to become a standalone health and lifestyle brand by developing tools and products inspired by the show and approved by its doctors and experts. Anchored by the online, subscription-based extension of the show, Biggestloserclub. com, The Biggest Loser Meal Plan, The New York Times best-selling books series, best-selling fitness DVD series, a line of appliances, fitness equipment, protein supplements and countless other health and lifestyle based products, The Biggest Loser consumer products program has generated over $50 million in spending with presence at more than 25,000 major retailers to date. Check out www. biggestloser. com for more information.

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YEP’s Expatriate Services in the Atlanta Area Are Growing

2011-10-14T21:21:00.000-07:00

YEP’s Expatriate Services in the Atlanta Area Are Growing

Atlanta is home of many international organizations and home to many organizations doing international business. YEP (Your Expat Partner) connects these companies with international professionals who are already experienced in overcoming cultural and language barriers and who are eager to use their skills in the workplace. YEP empowers expat wives in the Atlanta area to carve their own professional path and provides individualized and specific information and coaching about living, learning and working in the Atlanta area. We also provide consultancy about relocation and expat partner programs.

Atlanta, GA (Vocus/PRWEB) December 13, 2010

YEP was founded by Karen de Groot and Margriet van de Steeg, two Dutch professionals and experienced expatriates living in the Atlanta area. “We are proud that our company is growing and more international companies know where to find us,” explains Margriet van de Steeg “over the last couple of months we supported expatriate families moving to the Atlanta area, we implemented internet marketing strategies, we built websites, and we provided Human Resources consulting.” Karen de Groot adds “We created very effective internet press releases that provided our clients with good quality leads.” One of our latest assignments is looking for an energetic and self-driven candidate for the part-time position of Director for the NACCSE (the Netherlands American Chamber of Commerce of the South Eastern United Stated), located in Atlanta, Georgia. If you are interested please visit our website http://www. yourexpatpartner. com.

Connect expat wives and organizations
Our mission is to CONNECT expat partners and organizations. We invest in building a network in which expat wives can network and build relationships with us, with each other and with organizations that gain from the international experiences these professional expat partners bring to Atlanta. We also connect professionals with consulting, project, contract or other (part-time) work opportunities that arise in our network. Expatriate partners include highly educated and experienced professionals. We believe that expatriate partners will flourish when they are presented with the opportunities to use their professional talents.

Extensive research shows that a flourishing expatriate partner has a positive impact on an expatriate assignment and on the organization the expatriate works for.

Expatriate services
Our website includes valuable information about living and learning in the Atlanta area. We also provide individualized information packages delivered through email and (phone) conversations about preparing for, arriving and integrating in the Atlanta area. The personalized information can be professional and/or personal. We provide practical in-person coaching about living, learning and working in the Atlanta area. Every coaching program is individualized based on the situation of our client and ideally starts before an expat partner moves. The program may include for example coaching around obtaining a work permit, creating a US resume, preparing for interviews, preparing for work, cultural training, social and work related networking. We provide consultancy to organizations about Relocation, Expatriate Partner Programs and Work Experience Programs. We also provide international related consulting in the range of our professional fields: internet marketing, communication, human resources management and organization development.

YEP empowers women
We empower expat partners in the Atlanta area to carve their own professional path. YEP includes a network for expat wives who wish to continue their career after moving to the Atlanta area. Research shows that:
75% of expatriate partners who do not work in the host country would like to do so” “Employment has a positive impact on the adjustment and health and well being of the expatriate family as well as on family relationships.” “80% of expatriate partners would welcome information and support services to help them find employment or other developmental activities in the host country.”

Join our conversation
We provide solutions for international organizations, organizations focused on doing international business and organizations hiring expatriates and their expatriate partners in the Atlanta area. Our added value is our passion, commitment, dedication and international experience. Join our conversation and visit our website at http://www. yourexpatpartner. com.

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Piribo Adds Emerging Pharmaceutical Markets Report

2011-10-14T11:53:00.000-07:00

Piribo Adds Emerging Pharmaceutical Markets Report

Details of Brazil, China, India and Russia

(PRWEB) January 26, 2005

Piribo, (http://www. piribo. com (http://www. piribo. com)) the online destination for business intelligence for the biopharma industry, has added a key pharmaceutical industry market report its collection.

Market for Pharmaceuticals in Brazil, Russia, India and China provides detailed information on the pharmaceutical market in each country

Following a comparative overview, the report provides for each country:

Pharmaceutical Market Outlook

-Current market size

-Unique 5-Year market projections

-Market outlook

-Market structure

-Market developments, covering recent and impending developments with respect to key issues such as regulation, health facilities and government policy

-Key national data projections

Background Data

-Population data, including growth trends and age structure

-Demographic indicators detailing principal causes of death and morbidity

Healthcare System

-Healthcare development - health reform & policy

-Health expenditure - expenditure by source of funding and type

-Hospital services - hospital data such as beds by type, region, specialty, patient admissions, occupancy and surgical procedures

-Outpatient care

-Medical personnel - data on healthcare professionals covering such areas as doctors by specialty, nursing staff and dentists

Accessing the Pharmaceutical Market

-Market size

-Regulatory environment

-Patent protection & intellectual property rights

-Pricing & reimbursement

-Distribution channels

-Domestic production

-Statistical data on imports and exports for raw materials and finished products

Information about the report can be found at: http://www. piribo. com/publications/country/284/esp201.html (http://www. piribo. com/publications/country/284/esp201.html)

About Piribo

Piribo is the source for information products concerning the global biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries and contains details of hundreds of business information studies, market reports and books. Piribo has ongoing relationships with leading market research and publishing companies, so we can offer a current and comprehensive range of specialised intelligence.

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Chocolate Overtakes Religion at Easter in the Minds of the UK

2011-10-14T01:30:00.000-07:00

Chocolate Overtakes Religion at Easter in the Minds of the UK

As one of the most important dates in the Christian calendar fast approaches, it may come as a surprise to many that the majority of the nation does not see Easter first and foremost as a religious festival.

London, UK (PRWEB) March 18, 2008

New research out today reveals that over two thirds of people in the UK associate Easter with chocolate, while nearly one in ten think of Easter as just an extended bank holiday. And over ten percent of Brits see Easter as having no religious connotations at all.

In fact, according to the survey by British luxury chocolate retailer, Hotel Chocolat (http://www. hotelchocolat. co. uk), the UK sees receiving chocolate Easter eggs (http://www. hotelchocolat. co. uk) as nearly ten times more important than spending time with family over the Easter period.

Surprisingly, according to the research, our profession has a significant influence over our attitude towards Easter. Those working in the legal and education sectors are least likely to think of Easter as a religious festival while those in the Human Resources department have a slightly different view - with over 80% citing chocolate eggs as the only thing that matters during Easter! And if you work in the health care industry you're most likely to be looking forward to the extra time off.

From the study, it would seem that getting the right Easter Chocolate (http://www. hotelchocolat. co. uk) egg is crucial to a happy fun filled four days. But what qualities should you look for? Well, more than half of the UK considers cheap chocolate as the worst thing about Easter eggs, and would rather pay extra for the chocolate quality, ahead of the sheer size of the egg. Hotel Chocolat has a history of creating quality chocolate Easter eggs three times thicker than the average Easter treat available elsewhere on Britain's supermarket shelves. Whatever your thoughts are towards Easter, it is clear that chocolate has become an integral part of the celebrations. Just make sure you enjoy it with a quality chocolate Easter egg.

About Hotel Chocolat:
Hotel Chocolat, the UK chocolate retailer, was founded over fourteen years ago by entrepreneurs Angus Thirlwell and Peter Harris with a vision of making chocolate exciting again for UK consumers bored by the mediocrity of what was available in supermarkets and on the high street.

Using quality, authentic ingredients is an ethos that has been fundamental at Hotel Chocolat since the beginning and the 'no nasties' approach bans the use of additives such as hydrogenated vegetable fat and artificial colours in order to let the pure chocolate flavours and aromas through.

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New Novel Considers What Makes a Bad Marriage

2011-10-13T17:31:00.000-07:00

New Novel Considers What Makes a Bad Marriage

First time author Giselle Lumas escaped from her own feelings of isolation to analyze the breakdown of a marriage in Tug of Love

Simi Valley, Calif. (PRWEB) December 6, 2007

Inspired by struggles within her own marriage, Giselle Lumas' new book, Tug of Love, presents a fictional account of one woman's determination to find true love and happiness.

In Tug of Love, Deirdre, a working mother of two, suspects her husband Rick is cheating. Having grown tired of the constant emotional rejection from her husband, Deirdre starts spending more time with friends from work, and when Rick finally leaves her for another woman, Deirdre finds solace with Garret. Just as she begins to feel comfortable with her new love interest, Rick decides he wants Deirdre back. The tug of love begins, as Deirdre battles between the commitment she made to Rick and the love she has found with Garret.

Possessing a unique and inspiring outlook, the book's protagonist is able to find the strength and courage to grow after being left by her husband, realizing that no one can hold her back from finding her own happiness.

Knowing firsthand the amount of effort it takes to make a marriage work, the author points out how important it is for couples to spend quality time together in order to keep a marriage from waning. Serving as a benevolent word of warning, Tug of Love advises readers, if they are in love, to stop taking their partners for granted and to start caring for their marriage.

For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press can contact the author at Gigisplace1@sbcglobal. net. Tug of Love is available for sale online at Amazon. com, BookSurge. com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author
Giselle Lumas holds a bachelor's degree in English and works in the health insurance industry. She resides in Simi Valley, Calif. with her husband and two children.

About BookSurge
BookSurge Publishing is a DBA of On-Demand Publishing LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon. com Inc., (NASDAQ AMZN). BookSurge is a pioneer in self-publishing and print-on-demand services. Offering unique publishing opportunities and access for authors, BookSurge boasts an unprecedented number of authors whose work has resulted in book deals with traditional publishers as well as successful authorpreneurs who enhance or build a business from their professional expertise.

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Culligan Outfits World's First LEED Platinum Certified Remodeled Home With ''Green'' Water Treatment Systems: Live Green, Live Smart(TM) Sustainable House Boasts Eco-Friendly Softening and Filtration Technology that Saves Salt, Soap, Water, Electricity - and the Environment

2011-10-12T21:31:00.000-07:00

Culligan Outfits World's First LEED Platinum Certified Remodeled Home With ''Green'' Water Treatment Systems: Live Green, Live Smart(TM) Sustainable House Boasts Eco-Friendly Softening and Filtration Technology that Saves Salt, Soap, Water, Electricity - and the Environment

The world's first LEED for Homes(TM) Platinum Certification for a home remodel - a 1948 rambler - is also home to an innovative water management system from Culligan. Platinum is the highest level of certification awarded by the U. S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for residential Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). The home (based in Minnetonka, Minnesota) is a product of the environmental organization, Live Green, Live Smart green housing project, with virtually every square foot devoted to energy efficiency, water conservation and healthy occupancy. Culligan's water softener and drinking water systems were instrumental in converting the water management processes of the aging abode to a global role model for contemporary sustainable living.

CHICAGO (PRWEB) February 19, 2008

Culligan Water Conditioning - the Minnetonka-based flagship dealer of the largest independent Culligan franchise with 20 locations throughout Arizona, Iowa, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania and Missouri - donated the solutions necessary to upgrade the home's existing water treatment systems to meet LEED standards. The equipment donation involved a Culligan Smart-Sensor(TM) water softener and The Culligan Good Water Machine(R) reverse osmosis (RO) filtration unit for drinking water.

"Culligan Water Conditioning of Minnetonka wanted to support the Green Movement and participate in this project because we believe in the environmental direction that the home is trying to promote, and we know that our products support this type of initiative. It is the wave of the future. Culligan has some of the most environmentally friendly water conditioners and filters available on the market today, and our involvement was a testament to the quality and capabilities of our products," said John Packard, president.

Smart Home, Smart-Sensor

Culligan's water softener technology was, in fact, not a "new" resident of the rambler. Prior to the home's remodel, the previous owners had left a 15-year-old Culligan rental unit in the utility room. When the new owner - Live Green, Live Smart founder and CEO Peter Lytle - moved in, he discovered the softener and decided to give Culligan an opportunity to contribute to the Live Green, Live Smart project. Lytle met with Steve Lazarski, Culligan Territory Representative, and the two shared an instant passion for the potential of this environmentally redesigned home and how Culligan could play a role in water quality and conservation.

"Renovating an existing structure with 'good bones' is much greener than building new, and water is a critical resource in that effort. Every drop matters - both inside and outside the home - and we looked to Culligan to advise us on solutions that would best meet the stringent water management guidelines of LEED certification," Lytle recalled.

The area in Minnetonka where the house is built is known for very hard water (up to 20 grains per gallon). This is problematic because hard water can produce scale build-up on pipes and plumbing fixtures, which causes them to erode. Hard water also leaves laundry stiff and gray, creates spots and stains on dishes and appliances, and requires more soap for cleansing and bathing to create a decent lather. Traditional water softeners tackle these problems by "cycling" and then releasing salt into the water source, often more than is required - which causes excess waste to the environment and unnecessary consumption of electricity to power the less efficient softening units.

Up to 70 Percent Salt and Water Savings

Culligan's Smart-Sensor water softener is different. It offers true environmental benefits to homeowners by using a unique digital probe called Aqua Sensor(R), which sits inside the Smart-Sensor(TM) unit. The Aqua-Sensor continuously monitors water use, salt use and changing water hardness and automatically activates regeneration only when needed to ensure optimal water and salt consumption. Just $3 a year in electricity powers Culligan's Smart-Sensor technology, saving residents up to 20,000 gallons of water and two tons of salt in 10 years - up to a 70 percent savings over a standard water metered softener.(1) Using less soap, detergent and harsh chemical cleansers to remove residue caused by water hardness is another benefit of soft water to the environment.

Great-Tasting Water Also Goes "Gray"

Not only did Lytle replace the home's 15-year-old rental unit with Culligan's more advanced Smart-Sensor water softener, he consulted Culligan for a drinking water filtration solution. Lazarski recommended the Culligan Good Water Machine(R). The appliance's RO filtration method improves the taste and odor of drinking water and reduces microscopic impurities. With RO, water passes through an ultra-thin, semi-permeable membrane, which filters unwanted particles such as sodium and lead. The appliance is easily installed, and the faucet mounts to the kitchen sink and comes with integral lights that indicate water quality. In the Live Green, Live Smart home, the water that is rejected by the RO system and shower is then re-used in the toilets as gray water.

As the project progressed, Kyle LeMay, Culligan of Minnetonka Sales Manager, also became involved. He and Lazarski continued to work closely with Lytle, who has been living with his wife in the sustainable house since it was completed in late fall 2007. "The water management system virtually takes care of itself. We're able to enjoy clear, soft water using an approach that is energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Culligan was key to helping us obtain LEED Platinum certification with their green solutions, reliable maintenance and consistent service every step of the way," Lytle added.

About Culligan

For more than 70 years, Culligan has been recognized as the world leading innovator and provider of filtration systems to improve general use and drinking water in the home and workplace. Headquartered in the Chicago area, Culligan maintains offices in 12 countries, dealers and licensees in over 70 countries, and a network of 700+ franchise and company-owned dealers across North America. Culligan offers the most extensive water treatment product line in the world, and its solutions have been awarded the Good Housekeeping Seal, highlighted as a Consumers Digest "Best Buy" and featured on the "Designing Spaces" national television show. Culligan is also a founding member of the Water Quality Association and contributing donor to the Water Quality Research Foundation, the research arm of the water quality improvement industry. For more information, visit www. culligan. com or call 1-800-CULLIGAN.

About Live Green, Live Smart(TM)

Live Green, Live Smart(TM) is a Wayzata, Minnesota-based organization dedicated to promoting a sustainable planet through education, linking of resources, and fostering a global, green community. The organization is formed for the benefit of those individuals concerned about the impact their housing, transportation and lifestyle choices have on the environment. For more information, press kits, photos and the construction diary on the Live Green, Live Smart Sustainable House or Live Green, Live Smart visit: www. livegreenlivesmart. org or contact: editor@livegreenlivesmart. org or by phone at: 651.253.6825.

Live Green, Live Smart is a trademark of the Live Green, Live Smart organization.

(1)Savings are calculated using a metered water softener over 10 years, under varying conditions, as a comparison.

Note to journalists: Photos are available at www. livegreenlivesmart. org/press_kit. aspx (http://www. livegreenlivesmart. org/press_kit. aspx)

Illegal Toxics Business Shut Down

2011-10-12T15:48:00.000-07:00

Illegal Toxics Business Shut Down

American Fumigation, an illegally operating toxics business in District 6, was shut down by Oakland City Councilperson Desley Brooks and City staff.

Oakland, CA (PRWEB) March 1, 2006

American Fumigation, an illegally operating toxics business in District 6, was shut down by Councilperson Desley Brooks and City staff. The company fumigated fruits, vegetables, beans and other goods, and engaged in "Imminently Hazardous Business Activities". Councilperson Brooks teamed with the Oakland Fire, Police and Planning Departments; City Attorney's office; Oakland Code Compliance Unit; and City Administrator's office in this successful public health and welfare protection action.

Three toxic materials used in the operation -- Methyl Bromide, Aluminum Phoshide and Propylene Oxide -- have stringent regulations about handling and use near homes. However, American Fumigation failed to file the required Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) or Risk Management Plan (ARMAP) with Alameda County or the Oakland Fire Department. Brooks said "the failure to submit the required plans put the community in imminent danger, not just from a health perspective, but also from a safety perspective. "Leroy Griffin of the Oakland Fire Department stated that Station 29, which is in the same block as American Fumigation, had no knowledge of the storage or usage of these toxic substances. One of the chemicals, Aluminum Phoshide, can be inhaled possibly impairing cardiovascular and nervous systems, and causing respiratory failure. Exposure may also result in death.

On site fumigation was done in a self enclosed vacuum chamber and gases were sent into the air through a 20 foot stack. Brooks said "this is particularly frightening since the majority of these toxic substances go into the air rather than the products being fumigated." No abatement devices or secondary ventilation system were provided.

Further, Aluminum Phoshide decomposes on contact with water, moist air and acids, producing highly flammable and toxic gases. An explosion could have occurred if unknowing Fire Fighters responded to a fire here and used water to control the blaze.

“I took action out of a deep concern about the long-term health and safety consequences to residents of this neighborhood,” Brooks said.

To reach Councilperson Desley Brooks, call 510.238.7006.

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MODdisplays Releases Eco-Friendly Trade Show Display System

2011-10-12T07:03:00.000-07:00

MODdisplays Releases Eco-Friendly Trade Show Display System

Exhibit One Trade Show Display System is the market's most environmentally friendly.

Harrisonburg, VA (PRWEB) January 19, 2008

MODdisplays is proud to announce the release of the Exhibit One display system, which is the most environmentally friendly system available on the market today. Businesses who want to market their company at trade shows are quickly discovering that eco-friendly trade show displays produce higher returns and more good will. We believe that a recent change in the way people think about the environment has spurred the success of the Exhibit One display system. MODDisplays can be found online at: http://www. moddisplays. com (http://www. moddisplays. com).

The health of our environment and the onset of global climate change are issues which have become increasingly important to businesses over the past few years. Business owners are realizing that the vast majority of consumption occurs in the business settings, not personal settings. A single business owner that decides to clean up his/her practices can make an enormous impact, while individuals are only capable of limited results.

The Exhibit One Display System (http://www. moddisplays. com/Exhibit-One-Displays-s/44.htm) is manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility that was engineered for efficient and clean production. The entire facility is powered using only wind energy, which is one of the most renewable and clean forms of energy available. Despite the massive scale on which these displays are produced, the facility produces a comparably tiny amount of waste. Instead, the components that were unused from the production of one product are immediately recycled to produce other products.

The Exhibit One Trade Show Display System is made entirely of recyclable materials. The structure of the display is made from aluminum extrusions, which can be recycled just as easily as aluminum cans. The main structure is accented by wooden counter tops and canopies, which are produced using the most renewable and recyclable plywood on the planet. The canopy comes with energy efficient recessed lighting, and the entire display packs into a recycled and recyclable roto-molded case.

In addition to its entirely recyclable construction, the Exhibit One components can be reconfigured repeatedly as the needs of exhibitors change. This not only serves to save exhibitors precious time and money, but also eliminates any excuses for disposing of your trade show display system. With only a few simple modifications that can be done without the aid of tools, the exhibitor can transform the system to work in a number of different booth spaces.

"The release of the Exhibit One display marks a systemic change in the culture and policies at MODdisplays. In an effort to reduce our impact on the world we all live in, we have converted to a completely paperless office, and we have taken a number of steps to initiate environmentally responsible policies," Andy Keeler, President of MODDisplays said. "By offering the Exhibit One display system, we have helped to create a trade show display (http://www. moddisplays. com) option that is eco-friendly, yet still offers a professional and modern feel."

According to recent studies done by Exhibitor Magazine, over 90% of exhibitors would choose an environmentally friendly trade show display if the price and quality were equal. The Exhibit One display system meets that need.

About MODDisplays

MODdisplays is a brand new company founded on the premise that bringing trade show display (http://www. moddisplays. com) sales to the internet can create the best buying experience for exhibitors. Keeping this premise in mind our goal is simple: we want to create the easiest way for our customers to buy quality displays, Banner Stands (http://www. moddisplays. com/Banner-Stands-s/27.htm), and Trade Show Flooring (http://www. moddisplays. com/Trade-Show-Flooring-s/37.htm) that meet their individual needs.

Contact
Andy Keeler
Http://www. moddisplays. com (http://www. moddisplays. com)
1-877-663-3976

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Americans are Switching from “Eating out” to “Eating in”

2011-10-12T03:35:00.000-07:00

Americans are Switching from “Eating out” to “Eating in”

Health, finances and family time are driving consumers to Cooking Shows and the Internet

Phoenix, AZ (Vocus) December 15, 2009

Americans have increased their work time by nearly a month—167 work hours per person, per year, according to Richard Wrangham, Harvard anthropologist and author of Catching Fire. Since 1967, Americans have been spending more time at work and less time in the kitchen. As a result, meal preparation has fallen to a mere 27 minutes a day; and the number of McDonald’s restaurants, per capita in the U. S., is now the highest in the world. As obesity approaches epidemic proportions and as the economy takes its toll, consumers are grasping the wisdom of a home-cooked, family meal.

“People want to know how to save money and, at the same time, eat healthy,” states Eric O’Neill, founder of TheSmartKitchen. com. “Twenty-eight percent (28%) of consumers don’t even know what they’ll eat 2 hours before dinnertime. They’re tired after work and they want help, not only in knowing what to cook that is cost effective, time efficient and nutritious; but how to cook with the safest and most time-effective techniques. People are also becoming more health conscious,” continues O’Neill, who keeps his hand on the pulse of the country’s eating habits. “They want to know how foods can stem from or affect diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity; and how to build nutrition into their daily diet without spending a lot of time or money.”

O’Neill’s life revolves around food preparation and nutrition. His father, Chef Dominic O’Neill of The Sous Chef, recognized as the first accredited culinary arts "on line classes" (http://www. thesmartkitchen. com), was inducted into the Arizona Hall of Fame in 1996 and nominated as the National Culinary Arts Teacher of the Year in 2000. Eric followed in his father’s footsteps with his first entrepreneurial culinary project when only eight. By the time he was 18, Eric was professionally known as “The Renegade Chef”. He has also provided nutrition, dietary and culinary advice to personal trainers—how to advise their clients to stick to their diets but be nutrition conscious at the same time. He worked with the Sous Chef for five years, then creatively adapted the Sous Chef software to manufacture The Smart Kitchen™ Touch Screen, currently available at the luxury kitchen store, Valcucine in Beverly Hills, known as “the kitchen home store for the stars”.

TheSmartKitchen. com is Eric O’Neill’s recent entrepreneurial endeavor. Currently in the financing phase, TheSmartKitchen. com is scheduled to launch the first half of 2010 as an online, modified version of The Sous Chef, which is considered the leading educational cooking tool used in over 1300 institutions and culinary schools around the world, as well as Air Force One, The Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and other elite members of the private sector. “There are 59,000,000 culinary enthusiasts in the U. S.,” states Eric. “My passion is to educate as many people as possible with critical life lessons that involve nutrition and health-generating foods.”

According to the National Restaurant Association, for the past 40 years, food production in this country has been increasing faster than the population. During 2009, restaurants will provide more than 70 billion meals and snacks; and on any typical day, more than 130 million individuals will be foodservice patrons. Startling as they are, these statistics represent a steady decline from previous years. According to the NPD Group, a leading market research company, overall restaurant traffic as of May 2009 fell 2.6% from the previous year, the steepest decline since 1981, while visits from individuals aged 18 to 24 dropped a whopping 8%. Despite these declines, the average American will purchase 202 restaurant-prepared meals this year.

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration declared eating out a major cause of obesity, which is reaching epidemic proportions in the U. S. America’s death toll due to obesity is higher than any other nation—more than Mexico, German, Spain, Austria and Canada combined. “By 2010, 50% of children and teens are expected to be overweight. By 2020, as many as three-quarters of adult women and 70% of adult men are expected to be overweight or obese,” states Sam Sylvetsky with Global Sales in his publication, “Health and Wellness Food Trends in the Western United States”.

Consumers are beginning to equate healthy eating with eating at home, however. At the same time, nutrition is becoming a major concern, with 53% of adults now conscious of and making strides to control their diet—61% for weight reasons, 36% to control cholesterol, 22% for blood sugar, 18% for high blood pressure, and 14% for diabetes, according to Liz Sloan, President of Sloan Trends and Solutions. Over the next 10 years, as 31 million Americans reach the age of 65, and the last of the 76 million baby boomers enter their 60’s, the demand for condition-specific foods is expected to soar.

Because obesity, health-specific needs and economic concerns are now compelling Americans to cook healthy at home, cookbook and food magazine sales are skyrocketing, along with high-end cooking tools, according to both Sur La Table and Borders Group, Inc. In addition, The Food Network touts nearly 100 million American viewers; and on most nights, it captures more viewers than any of the cable news channels.

Food websites are also gaining popularity, though they are the relative newcomers to the scene. Soon, new software innovations such as TheSmartKitchen. com, will be making it easier for family cooks to learn recipes and cooking techniques in the privacy of their own home and on their own schedule. TheSmartKitchen, for instance, will offer the same curriculum that would cost thousands of dollars and years of study at any culinary school. “With the recent consumer food trends and interest in nutrition, people need education more than anything. Convenience and low cost are also critical factors,” adds O’Neill.

“As people eat out less often, we can help revive the great American home family meal tradition,” says Tim Hammonds, President and CEO of Food Marketing Institute. “This. . . provides American families important health, economic and social benefits.” Meals at home carry social benefits for children and the family as a whole. Research shows that children who eat at home with their families are not only healthier, but are superior academic performers and are less prone to substance abuse.

“As a nation, we’ve lost the value of eating at home with the family,” states O’Neill. “Besides the economical value and obvious health benefits, the social gathering of a family in its own home at mealtime should be cherished and enjoyed. With proper guidance, information and the education of healthy, nutritious, low-cost meals, eating with the family can once again be the highlight of every day.”

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DiskInternals Updates Uneraser with Accessibility Features

2011-10-11T21:34:00.000-07:00

DiskInternals Updates Uneraser with Accessibility Features

Virtual Disks make it possible to use Windows Explorer to access recoverable files and folders by mounting partitions and hard drives being recovered onto a separate drive letter. The updated pre-recovery preview is now able to display thumbnail images of supported files such as pictures, videos, and documents. Added support for Ext2/3 and MacOS hfs+ file systems helps Windows users access healthy and problematic Linux and Mac disks.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) October 21, 2009

DiskInternals updates Uneraser, a Windows data recovery tool (http://www. diskinternals. com/) for homes and small offices, with a handful of usability and accessibility features. Virtual Disks make it possible to use Windows Explorer and any other Windows software to access recoverable files and folders by mounting partitions and hard drives being recovered onto a separate drive letter. The updated pre-recovery preview is now able to display thumbnail images of supported files such as pictures, videos, and documents. Added support for Ext2/3 and MacOS hpfs+ file systems helps Windows users access healthy and problematic Linux and Mac disks.

About Uneraser:
DiskInternals Uneraser helps ordinary computer users to recover lost and deleted files (http://diskinternals. com/products/deleted-data-recovery/) and folders from all types of healthy and damaged media. The product can undelete deleted files, recover files and folders from damaged, corrupted, formatted, and inaccessible disks and other media including flash memory drives, memory cards, desktop, mobile and external hard drives. Uneraser features fully guided, step-by-step user interface to make data recovery easily possible and error-free for ordinary computer users.

What's New:
The latest update to DiskInternals Uneraser, version 4.5, adds important features that make the product not only better than before, but put it ahead of the competition. Newly added Virtual Disk support allows mounting recoverable files (http://www. diskinternals. com/virtual-disks/) and folders, corrupted partitions, and entire hard drives, onto a separate drive letter. This allows users accessing recoverable files and folders from any Windows application including Windows Explorer. Virtual Disks make it possible to map damaged, corrupted, and completely inaccessible hard drives onto a new drive letter. Users can copy recoverable files from the new drive by using Windows Explorer or their favorite file manager, view pictures with image viewers, open and edit office documents with Microsoft Word, access email and enter compressed archives. Disks of any size can be mapped instantly after the Uneraser completes scanning the file system.

Pre-recovery preview (http://www. diskinternals. com/preview/) available in both full and free evaluation versions of DiskInternals Uneraser now supports thumbnails for all supported files and documents, over 150 in total. Thumbnails make it easier to recover only healthy, uncorrupted files.

In addition to all revisions of FAT and NTFS, the new Uneraser adds support for Ext2/3 and MacOS hfs+ file systems, making it possible for Windows users to read and recover information from Linux and MacOS disks.

"If you see the preview, then DiskInternals Uneraser can recover that file - guaranteed!"

About DiskInternals:
Founded in 2003, DiskInternals is a modern software engineering company delivering latest data recovery technologies to ordinary computer users around the globe. Developing a wide range of high quality, award-winning disk and data recovery products, DiskInternals provides quality service to thousands of satisfied customers all over the world. Company's data recovery products are renowned for their ease of use and excellent recovery rate.

Free evaluation version of DiskInternals Uneraser is available at http://www. diskinternals. com/download. shtml (http://www. diskinternals. com/download. shtml)]

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Qualitix Clinical Research Co., Ltd. Selects the OpenClinica Enterprise™ Electronic Data Capture (EDC) Solution for Multi-National Clinical Trials

2011-10-10T20:10:00.000-07:00

Qualitix Clinical Research Co., Ltd. Selects the OpenClinica Enterprise™ Electronic Data Capture (EDC) Solution for Multi-National Clinical Trials

Taiwanese contract research organization (CRO) seeks to enhance its global clinical trial IT infrastructure with leading open source solution.

Waltham, MA and Taipei, Taiwain (PRWEB) April 6, 2010

Akaza Research, the leading provider of open source clinical trials software, announced today that Qualitix Clinical Research Co., Ltd (http://www. qualitix. com. tw/). has selected the OpenClinica Enterprise™ open source platform for its Electronic Data Capture (EDC) (http://www. openclinica. org) solution for multi-national clinical trials. Qualitix is a full service Contract Research Organization (CRO) based in Taipei, Taiwan that focuses on clinical monitoring and site management for Phase I – Phase IV multinational studies. Qualitix maintains a network of prominent Taiwanese investigators at 33 hospitals and has conducted more than 50 clinical trials across a number of therapeutic areas.

“OpenClinica’s professional open source model provides strategic advantages for our CRO,” said Min-Hsiung Kao, General Manager, Qualitix Clinical Research Co., Ltd. “We are able to leverage enterprise quality open source technology across our entire portfolio without having to swallow large, study-specific EDC fees.”

Qualitix joins the rapidly growing roster of international CROs, clinical trial sponsors, and academic/government organizations who have adopted OpenClinica. According to Benjamin Baumann, Director of Business Development at Akaza Research, “You can find OpenClinica in nearly every corner of the Globe. The flexible open source model combined with feature rich, easy-to-use technology has allowed OpenClinica to be readily adapted to different languages and local settings. We welcome this new relationship with Qualitix to help them bring the benefits of open source EDC to their customers and partners.”

About Qualitix Clinical Research Co., Ltd.

Qualitix Clinical Research Co., Ltd (http://www. qualitix. com. tw/) is a full service CRO based in Taiwan and focuses on clinical monitoring and site management services for multinational clinical trials. Their major clients and partners are international pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Qualitix offers full range of professional services and conducts high quality clinical trials in compliance with ICH GCP guidelines, including protocol and case report form design, clinical supply preparation (i. e. manufacture, randomization, packaging and labeling), clinical study monitoring and auditing, site management, data management, statistical analysis, final report writing, and submission of New Drug Registrations to Taiwan's Department of Health. Qualitix specializes in the therapeutic areas of oncology, diabetes, infection, hypertension and COPD.

About OpenClinica®

OpenClinica is open source, web-based clinical trials software for electronic data capture (EDC) and clinical data management (CDM). OpenClinica facilitates study protocol configuration, data collection via electronic case report forms (eCRFs), and enables productive clinical trials management. OpenClinica supports HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11, and other regulator guidelines and is designed as a lightweight, standards-based, extensible, and modular platform. OpenClinica’s open source pricing model facilities a dramatically lower cost of use and ownership than proprietary, closed EDC and data management systems. All versions of OpenClinica are available for free download from http://www. openclinica. org (http://www. openclinica. org).

About Akaza Research®

Akaza Research, the leading provider of open source clinical trial software, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Akaza has developed and commercialized OpenClinica, the he world’s most popular open source clinical research software. Akaza brings Open Source Software (OSS) into the mainstream of the clinical research enterprise by making robust, flexible, standards-based systems accessible for all types of clinical research. Akaza Research provides OpenClinica support, training, hosting and other value added services to its customers worldwide. See http://www. akazaresearch. com (http://www. akazaresearch. com).

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New Filter Removes Aquarium Nitrates Without Water Changes: Introducing the DeNITRIFIER

2011-10-10T08:11:00.000-07:00

New Filter Removes Aquarium Nitrates Without Water Changes: Introducing the DeNITRIFIER

Midwest Aquatic Research Inc. is pleased to announce the latest break through in aquarium maintenance. Our newest filter actually removes aquarium nitrates without water changes.

Aurora, IL (PRWEB) October 20, 2005

Midwest Aquatic Research Inc. is pleased to announce the latest break through in aquarium technology. Our newest filter actually removes aquarium nitrates without water changes.

The build-up of nitrate (NO3) is the primary reason that frequent water changes are needed in a fresh or saltwater aquarium. Nitrate can be toxic to corals and other invertebrates at even the lowest levels. At higher levels, your fish will suffer and may die. Nitrate also feeds nuisance algae in closed aquarium. If you are cleaning algae off of your aquarium glass more than every week, you need a denitrator.

Midwest Aquatic is excited to announce to a new filter that actually removes nitrates from aquariums WITHOUT water changes.

The filter creates the perfect environment where natural bacteria work overtime to remove nitrates from your aquarium fast!

The DeNITRIFIER comes pre-populated with denitrifying bacteria. So it CYCLES FAST. Most nitrate removal filters must be "cycled" for 6-8 weeks for bacterial colonies to form. The DeNITRIFIER is populated with high quality denitrifying bacteria, it begins removing nitrates virtually instantly.

The DeNITRIFIER comes 90% Pre-Assembled. Plug it in and enjoy the benefits. No complicated instructions to follow. The unit comes with everything you need. Even a RIO® power head.

The DeNITRIFIER uses the highest quality Bio-Media available. The surface area of the material is 250 square feet per cubic foot. More surface area, means more area for the denitfifying bacteria to colonize. The DeNITRIFIER holds more bacteria, so it works more quickly and more effectively, regardless of your aquarium's bio-load!

The DeNITRIFIER is made from only the highest quality materials, so it will provide years of trouble free service guaranteed.

This revolutionary filter makes it easier than ever to maintain a healthy saltwater or fresh water aquarium.

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OSCARS Golden Glow Goes Green

2011-10-09T20:02:00.000-07:00

OSCARS Golden Glow Goes Green

Infinity Sun to Launch New Eco-Friendly Spray Tanning system "Spa Lite™"and Infinity Sun "Glow on the Go™" Sunless Tanning Aerosol in preparation for the 2009 Academy Awards

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 19, 2009

On February 20 & 21, 2009 Infinity Sun will be officially be launching their long awaited Eco-friendly Spray Tanning machine and Sunless tanning aerosols at two of the most prestigious OSCAR suites hosted by OK magazine and GBK Productions. These events are scheduled to take place at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills both days from 11:00 - 7:00. "We are absolutely delighted to have Veronique spray tanning with Infinity Sun in our suite for the OSCARS," said Lisa Burges, Publisher of OK Magazine. "The color is simply amazing."

Infinity Sun, the only Carbon Neutral Sunless Tanning Company, will be providing their signature spray tanning treatments to all the nominees and presenters for the 2009 Academy Awards, delivered via the new Spa Lite™, a portable spray tanning machine that boasts a unique and stylish design, state-of-the-art technology and 100% recyclable "Bag in the Box" solution.

Additionally, the presenters and nominees will be provided one can each of the Infinity Sun's "Glow on the Go™" Eco Friendly Sunless Tanning Aerosol to use to touch up their tans between sessions. This air-propelled aerosol comes in a recyclable can, without the use of propellants or alcohol, rendering it not only kind to the skin, but to the environment as well. Infinity Sun's "Glow on the Go™" is made with essential oils, antioxidants, botanicals and vanilla aromatherapy and leaves the skin with a healthy glow that lasts up to 7 days.

Infinity Sun's Celebrity clientele includes: Brooke Burke, winner of "Dancing With the Stars", Jessica Alba, Giselle Bündchen, Brittany Spears, Paula Abdul, Adrien Grenier, Lindsay Lohan, David Beckham and many more. In addition to being featured prominently on the hit TV show Sunset Tan, Infinity Sun can be seen on Millionaire Matchmaker, Entourage, The Style Network's "Style Scenes", E! Entertainment's Academy awards "48 hour make-over", Dr 90210, and many other TV shows!

"We are so excited to be able to launch our new technologies at such a high profile event where it will be seen and appreciated for many years to come both on and off camera," states Veronique Munro, Founder & CEO of Infinity Sun.

Other great products and services being offered include Milus watches, Dr. Chiu's Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, Waterford Crystal, Indulgent Escapes holidays, THE SPORTS CLUB/LA membership, Trispecs Stylish sunglasses, Revitalash eyelash conditioner, Barbara Connor Jewelery, K-SWISS shoes, Metropolis high end curling and flat irons, Verve! Energy Drinks, among others.

Details on the event will be covered by OK Magazine http://okmagazine. com/home/ (http://okmagazine. com/home/) among other media outlets.

GBK (gbkproductions. com), is the premier luxury lifestyle gift suites and special events company.

For more information on Infinity Sun, please visit http://www. infinitysun. com (http://www. infinitysun. com).

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Syngenta Responds to Activist Claims Regarding Atrazine

2011-10-07T23:12:00.000-07:00

Syngenta Responds to Activist Claims Regarding Atrazine

Backed by 6,000 studies and 50 years of use, atrazine can be used safely.

Greensboro, NC (PRWEB) January 15, 2010

Backed by 6,000 studies and 50 years of use, atrazine (http://www. atrazine. com) can be used safely Syngenta advocates transparent, scientific review of products Thousands of U. S. farmers rely on atrazine for safe, affordable and abundant food production

For 50 years, sound science has governed U. S. regulatory decisions on atrazine (http://www. atrazine. com), a well-studied herbicide that farmers rely upon worldwide to produce safe, healthy and abundant crops. Syngenta, as a science-based company, looks forward to a continuing, open and transparent safety review (http://www. epa. gov/pesticides/reregistration/atrazine/atrazine_update. htm#atrazine) of atrazine by the U. S. EPA in 2010 and expects a positive outcome.

Last week, two environmental activist groups escalated their attacks on Syngenta and atrazine, urging a departure from the EPA’s methodical, science-based approach to regulating crop protection products such as atrazine. Syngenta believes these claims are baseless and wrong.

These activist groups urge the removal of safe, regulated crop protection tools farmers rely on to produce safe and abundant food for the world. It is estimated forty percent of the world’s food supply would not exist without the use of such products.

Committed to the highest ethical standards
“Syngenta is committed to promoting and maintaining high standards of corporate responsibility worldwide in an industry that is essential to global agriculture and food production,” said Dr. Tim Pastoor, principal scientist for Syngenta Crop Protection. “The activist report is an irresponsible and defamatory characterization of our company’s efforts to implement high standards of stewardship for the safe, effective and environmentally responsible use of its products. Our people are committed to the highest level of ethical standards in all our business practices.”

Transparent review of the best science
EPA's 12-year evaluation (http://www. epa. gov/pesticides/reregistration/atrazine/atrazine_update. htm#triazine) completed in 2006 found atrazine poses "no harm that would result to the general U. S. population, infants, children or other... consumers."

To reach its conclusion, EPA required that Syngenta initiate studies defined by the EPA and conducted using internationally recognized Good Laboratory Practices.

“Syngenta is required by the EPA to conduct a long list of mandatory high-quality studies under rigorous scrutiny by the agency,” said Pastoor. “Every data point is available to verify the studies were done properly and the science can be verified by EPA scientists. Recently cited studies by activist organizations are not required to adhere to the same standards. The EPA’s recent evaluation reviewed the best science in its regulatory decision, so these activist calls for yet another review of atrazine would only be repeating the work that has been done already.”

World-renowned institutions (http://www. syngentacropprotection. com/prodrender/Atrazine/index. aspx? nav=atrazine_safety_worldwide_review) including the World Health Organization, the National Cancer Institute, and governments in Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom all have studied atrazine. WHO said atrazine is deemed “not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans,” placing it in the same cancer risk category as substances such as tea, rubbing alcohol and talc. The Australian government said “it is unlikely that atrazine is an endocrine disruptor in humans."

In addition, Anne Lindsay, former Deputy Director, Office of Pesticide Programs, U. S. EPA, in testimony (http://www. syngentacropprotection. com/prodrender/Atrazine/images/Lindsay_written. pdf) before the Agriculture and Rural Development Committee of the Minnesota House of Representatives, said "EPA has taken an especially close look at the research conducted by Dr. Tyrone Hayes which reports that atrazine adversely affects sexual development in frogs, causing a mixture of sex organs in a single animal. EPA has concluded that the existing data are insufficient to demonstrate that atrazine causes such effects. The Agency's conclusions are supported by the independent, expert peer review of the SAP (Science Advisory Panel)."

Thousands of farmers rely on atrazine for more than half of U. S. corn
“Farmers have told us again and again to fight for atrazine, which is an important tool in growing affordable and abundant food, and we will,” Pastoor said. “Atrazine is relied on to control weeds on more than half of U. S. corn, and a 2003 EPA review said ‘the total or national economic impact resulting from the loss of atrazine to control grass and broadleaf weeds in corn, sorghum and sugar cane would be in excess of $2 billion per year (http://www. epa. gov/oppsrrd1/reregistration/atrazine/atrazineadd. pdf#page=13) if atrazine were unavailable to growers.’ That would have a devastating effect on our farm economy.”

For more information, visit www. atrazine. com.

Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 24,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and commitment to our customers we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. For more information about us please go to www. syngenta. com or www. growmorefromless. com.

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Fighting Malaria with Microfinance: Mission Possible

2011-10-06T08:58:00.000-07:00

Fighting Malaria with Microfinance: Mission Possible

It is with great excitement, that Freedom from Hunger announces the approach of the Fourth MIM Pan-African Malaria Conference (November 13-18) and the Roll Back Malaria Partnership’s Forum V (November 18-19). Freedom from Hunger is presenting the progress of its Malaria Initiative at the conference to demonstrate that groups of very poor women can take a lead role in fighting malaria in their own communities. Freedom from Hunger’s presentation—as well as the initiative itself—is underwritten by GlaxoSmithKline

Davis, CA (PRWEB) November 12, 2005

In 1972, poet Thomas Lux wrote, “Listen…someone is at the door./Yes…it’s my malaria./Get ready to meet a monster.” More than thirty years after these lines were penned, malaria is still at the door, killing well over one million people per year—many of them women and very young children, most of whom live in tropical, impoverished areas whose conditions hasten the disease’s spread. In these communities, malaria is a very real monster, knocking constantly.

It is with great excitement, then, that Freedom from Hunger announces the approach of the Fourth MIM Pan-African Malaria Conference (November 13-18) and the Roll Back Malaria Partnership’s Forum V (November 18-19). Freedom from Hunger is presenting the progress of its Malaria Initiative at the conference to demonstrate that groups of very poor women can take a lead role in fighting malaria in their own communities. Freedom from Hunger’s presentation—as well as the initiative itself—is underwritten by GlaxoSmithKline.

The Plague in Poverty

To implement the Initiative, Freedom from Hunger is working with its network of rural banks and other microfinance providers. With training from Freedom from Hunger, field staff act as effective change-agents to support national malaria control strategies recommended by ministries of health.

The Malaria Initiative is a part of Freedom from Hunger’s proven Credit with Education service. It provides women with information, encouragement to change health practices, linkages to health services and access to insecticide-treated bednets Micro-loans help women start or diversify home-based businesses and improve household income. The education sessions are held at weekly meetings when the women gather to repay their micro-loans and deposit savings in personal accounts. The simultaneous gains in information, access and increased earning power have a powerful and synergistic effect on the women’s ability to fight malaria.

These strategies are imperative because, “There is a silent tsunami under way all the time in rural Africa. Every month, as many children die of malaria in Africa as died in the tsunami – about 150,000 children dying every month. And yet malaria is a largely preventable and utterly treatable disease. It’s preventable by something as simple as a mosquito bed net that’s impregnated with insecticide.” Dr. Jeffery Sachs director of the U. N. Millennium Project, Columbia University Economist.

Practical Solutions

Insecticide-treated bednets are unequivocally recognized as the single most effective preventative measure malaria-ravaged communities can adopt to prevent the spread of the disease. The Malaria Initiative makes a practical matter of this fact, providing not only the information but the bednets themselves, veritable lifelines offered at a drastically reduced cost so as to make what would otherwise be a prohibitive expense—these are women, after all, who struggle to put food on their table—an attainable tool.

Education focuses first and foremost on those most vulnerable: pregnant women and children under the age of five. In addition to strategies to prevent malaria infection, lessons teach women how to recognize malaria when it strikes, how to prepare dosages and how to initiate action throughout the community to prevent the disease.

The Malaria Initiative, as part of the larger Credit with Education program, will be a fully self-sustainable resource once the three-year pilot term has ended, layered as it is into the already-existing structures established through local area banks and credit unions. The women electing to take part in the multifaceted program will cover the program’s local costs with earnings generated through their loan repayments. No short-term salvo, this landmark initiative with its twin tools of education and practical application will, with a series of brisk clicks, deadbolt the doors of homes across Africa against the monster malaria and the devastation it spreads.

To read more about our Malaria Initiative visit our Web site:

Http://www. freefromhunger. org/malaria. html (http://www. freefromhunger. org/malaria. html)

About Freedom from Hunger

Freedom from Hunger is an international development organization working in sixteen countries across the globe. Our Mission is to bring innovative and sustainable self-help solutions to the fight against chronic hunger and poverty. Together with local partners, we equip families with resources they need to build futures of health, hope and dignity. Freedom from Hunger is a nonprofit, nongovernmental, non-sectarian organization classified by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charity.

To learn more about Freedom from hunger visit our Web site: http://www. freefromhunger. org/index. html (http://www. freefromhunger. org/index. html)

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Fatal Accident Attorney Nick Feizy at Feizy Law Office Shares Some Interesting Statistics on the Odds of Dying

2011-10-06T03:17:00.000-07:00

Fatal Accident Attorney Nick Feizy at Feizy Law Office Shares Some Interesting Statistics on the Odds of Dying

Accidents and deaths can be sudden and can shake our world. When performing everyday tasks, people do not often think of the odds of dying from injuries but each year people die from tragic accidents and injuries that happen during their normal daily activities. Since the odds of death for different injuries raises human curiosity, recent statistics and research have been undertaken to obtain such data by the National Safety Council.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) April 25, 2010

Ever wonder what the chance of dying is in a car accident (http://www. feizylawoffice. com), while riding a bicycle, in an earthquake, if struck by lightning or while flying in a plane? Most people either know of or heard of someone that was involved in a fatal accident. One might be surprised to find out how common it is to lose one’s life in an accident. Some of the accidents that have resulted in fatalities that list amongst the higher percentages would be motor vehicle accidents and falling accidents.

The National Safety Council has published an intriguing table on the odds of dying from a variety of causes in a book titled Injury Facts® Book, 2010 Edition. The statistics represent the lifetime odds of death for the listed causes. These odds listed are statistical averages on the whole U. S. population and does not necessarily take in consideration any particular person or external causes such as where they live, their occupation, what they drive, etc. The National Safety Council used data from the National Center for Health Statistics and U. S. Census Bureau. They have classified deaths on the basis of the Tenth Revision of the World Health Organization’s “The International Classification of Diseases” (ICD). The lifetime odds of death from any cause is 1 in 1 or 100%, meaning that without doubt and obviously we are all one day going to parish one way or another by any cause. The odds are diagrammed on page 37 of the Injury Facts® Book as follows:

Total Any Cause – 1 in 1 (100%)

Heart Disease – 1 in 6 (16.66 %)

Cancer – 1 in 7 (14.28 %)

Stroke – 1 in 28 (3.57 %)

Motor Vehicle Accidents (http://www. feizylawoffice. com) – 1 in 85 (1.17 %)

Intentional Self Harm – 1 in 115 (0.86 %)

Accidental Poisoning By Exposure to Noxious Substances – 1 in 139 (0.71 %)

Falls – 1 in 184 (0.54 %)

Car Occupant – 1 in 272 (0.36%)

Assault by Firearm – 1 in 300 (0.33%)

Pedestrian – 1 in 623 (0.16 %)

Motorcycle Rider – 1 in 802 (0.12 %)

Accidental Drowning and Submersion – 1 in 1073 (0.093 %)

Exposure to Smoke, Fire and Flames – 1 in 1235 (0.080 %)

Pedal cyclist – 1 in 4,147 (0.024 %)

Air and Space Transport Accidents – 1 in 5,862 (0.017 %)

Firearms Discharge – 1 in 5,981 (0.016 %)

Exposure to Excessive Natural Heat – 1 in 6,174 (0.016 %)

Exposure to Electric Current, Radiation, Temperature and Pressure – 1 in 9,412 (0.010 %)

Cataclysmic Storm – 1 in 51,199 (0.0019 %)

Contact with Hornets, Wasps and Bees – 1 in 62,950 (0.00158 %)

Lightning – 1 in 81,701 (0.00122 %)

Bitten or Struck by Dog – 1 in 119,998 (0.00083 %)

Earthquake and Other Earth Movements – 1 in 153,597 (0.00065 %)

As an experienced personal injury attorney, Nick Feizy points out that the death statistics of motor vehicle accidents and falls are at a rate of 1 in 85 and 1 in 184 respectively. Every year many thousands of people lose their lives in motor vehicle accidents, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents and eighteen wheeler accidents. Additionally, thousands of people lose their lives as a result of a fall, whether it is a slip and fall (http://www. feizylawoffice. com), trip and fall, stump and fall, step and fall or any other type of fall. Compare these to the rates of death because of lightning or earthquake at a rate of 1 in 81,701 and 1 in 153,597 respectively. This huge gap shows just how much more common and prevalent deaths from car accidents and slip and falls are as compared to other types of accidents.

About Nick Feizy, and Feizy Law Office
A graduate of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, Nick Feizy received his bachelors of business administration, double majoring in Finance and Real Estate Finance with a minor in Political Science. He then attended law school at the University of Tulsa School of Law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, obtaining his Juris Doctor degree. Upon passing the bar exam, Nick Feizy, was licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas to practice law in all the courts of the State of Texas. Nick Feizy is also authorized to practice law in the Northern District Federal Court.

For more information on Feizy Law Office, Dallas car wreck attorney (http://www. feizylawoffice. com) or for further professional personal injury advice regarding auto accidents, car accidents, car wrecks, 18-wheeler accidents, motorcycle accidents, motorcycle wrecks, slip and falls, fatal car accidents, fatal car wrecks, fatal collisions, fatal motorcycle accidents or other injuries, contact Nick Feizy, slip and fall attorney and visit the website below.

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The Next Killer App? Santa Cruz Start-Up Develops the Touchstone Wellness Testing Tool

2011-10-05T06:33:00.000-07:00

The Next Killer App? Santa Cruz Start-Up Develops the Touchstone Wellness Testing Tool

Allergy and wellness tests food and personal health products through packaging.

Santa Cruz, CA (PRWEB) May 31, 2006

VitaScans Corporation of Santa Cruz, California (http://www. vitascans. com) announces the TOUCHSTONE VS1, a uniquely pocket-sized microprocessor controlled wellness tool that indicates through a series of red or green or amber lights whether a food, beverage, product or supplement is potentially detrimental, beneficial or neutral.

CEO and co-founder of VitaScans, London-born technologist Peter Mackeonis who was responsible for creating and licensing the AmigaDos on the Commodore Amiga at the beginning of what became the PC Revolution, and backing a number of successful websites during the first phase of the Internet revolution, sees the TOUCHSTONE VS1 as the first in a range of Personal Wellness tools that will change the way that consumers make choices:

Allergies:

“Few people know that they might be unknowingly experiencing mild allergies to various foods and products on a daily basis. Unless a person has paid thousands of dollars to an allergist for a thorough panel, or they are allergic to something obvious like peanuts, there is a great potential for possible allergic reactions. And, that’s not taking into account that many people confuse product purity (ethical testing, etc) with quality. Is it enough to know that bottled water has been filtered, not knowing what toxins it has been filtered for, or whether or not the particular kind of plastic bottle that it comes in has leeched into the water during storage and causing an allergy issue for the consumer. Potential for allergies is everywhere and, therefore, so is a need for personal allergy testing. A good example might be that a high tannin or sulfite content of a particular wine might give a particular person who loves that particular wine, a headache; The TOUCHSTONE VS1 could well identify this wine as troublesome for that consumer,” he concluded.

VitaScans suggests that if, after testing with the TOUCHSTONE VS1, a person finds that they are allergic to a particular food or product that they really enjoy and do not want to give up, they should take it to their allergist and have it tested, or write to the company that produces the product and ask if they have had any complaints.

Mackeonis continued, "We firmly believe that the consumer needs at least one tool to help them navigate their way through the minefield of the many and varied foods, beverages and products that are available today.” Asked whether he could envisage consumers testing products in grocery stores, he responded, “Why not, people squeeze avocados, tap on melons and read labels, so, hopefully the TOUCHSTONE VS1 will give them some additional insight.”

Vitamin Supplements May Not Always Be Needed:

The TOUCHSTONE VS1 can also indicate whether a person need not take a particular vitamin supplement. According to Mackeonis, “It is likely that, if a person drinks a pint of orange juice with their breakfast or lunch, it may provide all the vitamin C that the body needs for that day, so a vitamin C supplement may not be needed that day. Likewise, other foods may provide other natural vitamins, I so if a person was to duplicate their intake of vitamins by taking supplements, they could be spending money on expensive supplements unnecessarily. Also, inactivity, a stringent work-out, or illness can vary a person’s daily needs, and our studies suggest that the TOUCHSTONE VS1 can show what those changing needs are,” concluded Mackeonis.

Personal Wellness Tools:

VitaScans plans to launch a number of Personal Wellness tools over the next three years, incorporating variations of sound and light manipulation. These machines, including the TOUCHSTONE VS1 will retail for less than $150.00.

The TOUCHSTONE VS1:

weighs about three ounces fits easily into a pocket or handbag has five personal strength levels is an ergonomic 2.5 inch disk comes in a muslin drawstring pouch is powered by two long-life batteries automatically turns off if not used for for 30 seconds is RoHs compatible

Retailing at $149.95, The TOUCHSTONE VS1 can be ordered direct from http://www. VitaScans. com and a healthcare professional discount is available at the site at: http://vitascans. com/healthcareorder. htm

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KFx Medical Corporation Adds Dr. Jon Warner to Scientific Advisory Board

2011-10-04T06:33:00.000-07:00

KFx Medical Corporation Adds Dr. Jon Warner to Scientific Advisory Board

KFx Medical Corporation (www. kfxmed. com), a developer of minimally invasive percutaneous repair systems for rotator cuff repair has added Dr. Jon (JP) Warner, Chief of Harvard Shoulder Services to its Scientific Advisory Board.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) August 9, 2006

KFx Medical Corporation, a developer of minimally invasive percutaneous repair systems for rotator cuff repair has added Dr. Jon (JP) Warner (http://www. bostonshoulder. com/), Chief of Harvard Shoulder Services to its Scientific Advisory Board.

Dr. Warner joined the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Surgery Dept. in April 1998 as Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Partner’s Health Care System and Chief of the Harvard Shoulder Service at Partners and has since been promoted to Full Professor in June 2004. Dr. Warner has offices at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Previously he was Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Director of the Shoulder Service, Assistant Director of the Center for Sports Medicine, and Co-Director of the Shoulder Research Laboratory at the Musculoskeletal Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Warner has authored over 80 peer review publications, more than 200 book chapters, and 4 books and received numerous research awards. Dr. Warner is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of numerous specialty societies including the Orthopaedic Research Society, the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America.

Dr. Joseph Tauro (http://www. doctortauro. com/about. asp), Chairman of the KFx Scientific Advisory Board and in private practice at Ocean County Sports Medicine in Toms River, NJ and one of the earliest pioneers in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair welcomed Dr. Warner, “It is rewarding that a world class clinician such as Dr. Warner has embraced the KFx SutureXCross system for rotator cuff repair. We are honored with his addition.” Dr. Tauro chairs the scientific board that includes Drs. Christopher Behr, Eric Carson, Gregory Fanelli, Matt France, and Brad Giannotti.

“It’s rewarding to work with a company like KFx Medical that is developing products that will improve the quality of rotator cuff repairs and patient outcomes,” said Dr. Warner, continuing, “it is a win win situation when you enable more surgeons to perform a better repair for patients while simplifying surgical techniques.”

Over four million people seek medical advice for shoulder pain every year; torn rotator cuffs alone account for more than 500,000 surgeries annually and have traditionally required many weeks of rehabilitation. Traditional minimally invasive techniques, although promising - patients typically experience less pain and regain full range of motion more quickly - require surgeons to have advanced videoscopic skills. In contrast, KFx provides simple systems for surgeons while ensuring more anatomical repair for the patient, yielding better clinical outcomes

About KFx Medical Corporation

Headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., KFx Medical Corporation was founded in 2003 to develop clinically relevant solutions to rotator cuff repair. The company is privately held – Investors include Charter Life Sciences (http://www. charterls. com/), Arboretum Ventures (http://www. arboretumvc. com/), Montreux Equity Partners (http://www. montreuxequity. com/sec/), and MB Venture Partners (http://www. mbventures. com/).

Contact:

Tate Scott

President & CEO

KFx Medical Corporation

5145 Avenida Encinas, Ste C

Carlsbad, CA 92008

Www. kfxmed. com

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25 Years Supplying the Nutrition Industry With Good Health

2011-10-03T16:25:00.000-07:00

25 Years Supplying the Nutrition Industry With Good Health

Nebraska Cultures, a pioneer and leader in the nutritional supplement industry, continues the year-long celebration of their 25th anniversary.

Walnut Creek, CA (PRWEB) September 22, 2006

Nebraska Cultures, a pioneer and leader in the nutritional supplement industry, continues the year-long celebration of their 25th anniversary.

In 1981, Dr. Khem Shahani founded Nebraska Cultures, a company dedicated to cultivating and distributing premium probiotic raw materials to America’s foremost supplement manufacturers. Through innovative processes and pioneering research, Nebraska Cultures has become a true leader in the industry. “Very few companies in the nutrition industry can boast of this quarter century milestone,” said Don McKenzie, Marketing Consultant for Nebraska Cultures.

One of the venues for the 25th anniversary celebration is the SupplySide West trade show in Las Vegas. SupplySide West is the primary show for manufacturers and research scientists that are seeking innovative and cutting edge raw materials for use in food fortification and nutritional supplements. Nebraska Cultures’ booth (#6087) will feature scientific literature demonstrating their commitment to the ever-changing world of nutrition and probiotics. The booth will also display samples from various manufacturers that have incorporated the proprietary Dr. Shahani’s® line of probiotic raw ingredients, specializing in the DDS-1 strain of L. acidophilus, in their products. Michael Shahani, Director of Operations and son of founder Khem Shahani reported, “All those that stop by the booth will receive a special anniversary gift as an appreciation to the many individuals and companies that have put their faith in the Nebraska Cultures company over the years.”

Nebraska Cultures' year-long celebration started in December of 2005 with the development of an impartial consumer education program. The program is designed to provide unbiased information as to the value of probiotics and their profound effect on the consumer’s health. The program includes the dissemination of fact sheets through health and nutrition retail stores along with a formidable commitment to the development of a web-based consumer information site www. TheRightProbiotic. com

Visit Nebraska Cultures at Booth #6087 at SupplySide West, Las Vegas, October 19-20, and also at the Pharmachem/American Ingredients Booth #4013, North American Sales Distribution partner for Nebraska Cultures and the Dr. Shahani’s brand of probiotic ingredients.

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Absolute Poker Introduces Instant Deal Making at Final Tables

2011-10-03T01:59:00.000-07:00

Absolute Poker Introduces Instant Deal Making at Final Tables

Online poker site enables instant deal making through software enhancement.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) June 5, 2008

Absolute Poker has announced a new final table feature that promises to expedite the deal making process at select online poker games.

"We're making it easier for players to facilitate deals so that everyone can walk away from a big tournament with a healthy win," stated David Clainer, Senior Vice President for Absolute Poker.

The new Deal Making button will automatically appear once a game reaches the final poker table. The process will begin only once all remaining poker players have agreed to make a deal. The game will then pause and the tournament manager will join the chat to monitor the players as a deal is discussed and provide helpful information on chip equity.

If an agreement is reached, the pot will be divided in accordance with the agreed terms. If no agreement is reached, the game will continue.

Clainer notes that by the time a poker tournament gets to the final table, the game often turns into a coin toss as players go all-in for a shot at winning the pot. Deal making enables the players to split the pot and avoid leaving a potential big win or loss to chance.

The Deal Making feature is available at select poker tournaments as indicated in the lobby of the Absolute Poker software (http://www. absolutepoker. com/gettingStarted/). Full details can be found at www. absolutepoker. com.

About Absolute Poker
Absolute Poker is dedicated to providing players from around the world with an online poker game experience that is second to none. Players worldwide can access Absolute Poker online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any PC or Mac and experience the best multi-player game online poker (http://www. absolutepoker. com/gettingStarted/) has to offer. Absolute Poker is committed to remaining the most trusted and best online poker experience, created by poker players for poker players.

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All Pro Science, Inc.™ and Tony Gonzalez Extend Thanks to the Jim Rome Show and his “Clones” Fan Base

2011-10-02T01:46:00.000-07:00

All Pro Science, Inc.™ and Tony Gonzalez Extend Thanks to the Jim Rome Show and his “Clones” Fan Base

Customer Base Jumps as a Result of the Jim Rome Show Campaign

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) August 23, 2010

All-Pro Science, Inc.™ (APS), the maker of the only all-natural sports nutritional supplements, extends its thanks to the Jim Rome Show for being a great partner in creating awareness for APS products. As a result of the campaign, which APS launched on the show to get product into the hands of the “Clones,” the company grew its customer base by 150 percent. APS is now one of the fastest growing all-natural sports nutritional supplement companies in the U. S.

“We are very grateful for the Jim Rome Show and his loyal fan base,” said Tony Gonzalez, president and co-founder of All-Pro Science, Inc. “We are so impressed with how health-conscious this group is and thrilled with all the feedback they gave us. We look forward to getting the product into the hands of more individuals looking to live a healthier and stronger life.”

On July 20, 2010, Tony appeared on the Jim Rome Show to introduce his fans to APS products. During the show, Tony announced the campaign to get the Clones free sample packs of the product. As a result, on the first day of the campaign APS’s web site crashed because of the huge percentage of them that were eager to try out the product. The company is now seeing many of the Clones coming back to purchase larger orders of a variety of APS products.

To get more information and to purchase APS products, please visit: www. allproscience. com.

Follow APS on Twitter and Facebook:
Twitter: www. twitter. com/allproscience (http://www. twitter. com/allproscience )
Facebook: www. facebook. com/allproscience (http://www. facebook. com/allproscience )

About All Pro Science, Inc.
All-Pro Science, Inc™ (APS) is a maker of the first and only all-natural nutritional supplements, including COMPLETE 100% Veggie Protein comprised of hemp, brown rice and pea protein, COMPLETE 100% Grass Fed Whey protein, COMPLETE Immune-D+ super-antioxidant containing acai and goji berries and grape seed, RECOVERY advanced sports formula and COMPLETE Relief, a liquid roll-on pain reliever. The company was co-founded by Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez in partnership with Paul Edalat, Chairman of SciLabs Nutraceuticals. Its mission is to provide athletes and individuals with an all-natural nutritional path for optimum health and performance.

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Growing Westchester Firm Seizes Top Google Ranking

2011-10-01T14:25:00.000-07:00

Growing Westchester Firm Seizes Top Google Ranking

Cut-It-Out Communications (www. cioediting. com), a full-service Westchester public relations firm, today announced a surprising top Google ranking after only five years of existence. The search term for the company was geo-targeted for the phrase "Westchester County public relations" and has remained the number one response for several months, besting veteran organizations serving the region for decades. The company's rise occurred after retaining a website design and SEO company, Calico Systems.

Hartsdale, NY (PRWEB) September 18, 2008

Cut-It-Out Communications (www. cioediting. com), a full-service Westchester public relations firm, today announced a surprising top Google ranking after only five years of existence.

The search term for the company was geo-targeted for the phrase "Westchester County public relations" and has remained the number one response for several months, besting veteran organizations serving the region for decades. The company's rise occurred after retaining a website design and SEO company, Calico Systems.

Willy Gissen, President of Cut-It-Out Communications, said, "I was flabbergasted at the results. Westchester public relations is an extremely competitive field, and this ranking was totally unexpected. We learned a lot about online activities from Calico and hope to spread some of that knowledge to colleagues in our industry."

Joanna Cali, President of Calico Systems, added, "We've achieved some great results with our SEO, website coding and design. But the project with Cut-It-Out Communications was unique in its collaboration and generated a plethora of interesting ideas. We look forward to helping the company build upon its success."

Mr. Gissen went on to discuss the concept of geo-targeting and how it can help almost any organization. Instead of competing against the entire nation -- searching for "public relations" returns thousands of results -- the competition can be narrowed by including a regional area to make the key phrase more specific.

Calico also achieves its results by focusing on inbound links for its clients' websites. These links are emphasized in the search-engine process by Google's ranking algorithm and can be boosted by online press releases, articles submitted to content provision sites, and blogs.

Founded in 2003, Cut-It-Out Communications focuses primarily on business-to-business, hi-tech and local political clients. The company has also provided grantwriting assistance to non-profit organizations, including a proposal submitted at the Clinton Global Initiative, and recently edited a book by a local radio celebrity.

For more information, please call 914-723-7212, visit www. cioediting. com, email wgissen @ cutitoutcommunications. com or write Cut-It-Out Communications, P. O. Box 495, Hartsdale, NY 10530.
About Calico Systems

Founded in 1999, Calico Systems is an Internet marketing/web development firm with roots in marketing communications and design. It combines search engine optimization with user-centered design to make businesses and organizations easy to find on the web and to provide a meaningful experience to visitors when they arrive.

Joanna Cali was a founding partner of Metro-Cali Graphics, a print marketing firm in New York City with clients including PepsiCo, the New York Power Authority, AIG and the New York Public Library. Michael Pilla, Creative Director for Calico Systems, served as an Associate Creative Director for the Sponsorship Group at iVillage. com, created online advertising for Ford, PNC Bank and Clinique, and worked at Modem Media for its IBM, GE and UBS Warburg accounts.

About Cut-It-Out Communications:
Founded in 2003, Cut-It-Out Communications is a full-service public relations firm with departments in copywriting, political communications, interactive services and grantwriting. The firm has served clients in many fields including communications, hi-tech, healthcare and politics. It completed a grant proposal for the Clinton Global Initiative and recently edited a book by a local radio celebrity.

The President, Willy Gissen, trained for almost five years with a former SVP of the top New York City PR firm, Hill & Knowlton, and subsequently served on the communications staff of the McCall/Mehiel gubernatorial campaign. Mr. Gissen has published articles in the Westchester County Business Journal and Westchester Commerce about online activities. He graduated with a degree in Government from Harvard College.

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Solangé Skincare partners with The Woman’s Personal Health Resource

2011-10-01T07:48:00.000-07:00

Solangé Skincare partners with The Woman’s Personal Health Resource

Solangé Skincare today announced that The Woman’s Personal Health Resource, an elegant boutique store for women battling cancer, will carry specialized Solangé products. This special partnership was born from the passion of two women, Barbara Zarrell and Melissa Conaulty, whose companies are focused in helping with the fight against cancer and its effects.

SAN JOSE, CA (PRWEB) April 7, 2006

Barbara Zarrell, owner of The Woman’s Personal Health Resource, was a registered nurse working with cancer patients for over 20 years. Through her daily contact with women dealing with cancer, she realized there was a need for a comfortable, private and caring place to buy specialty type products. The Woman’s Personal Health Resource specializes in providing an amazing selection of the latest mastectomy products, including prosthesis, bras, exercise wear, camisoles and bathing suits. They also carry the best wigs from the top manufacturers around the globe, alternative headwear with hair, compression garments, lymphedema sleeves, incontinent products and specialized skincare products like Solangé.

The founder of Solangé, Melissa Conaulty, lost a dear friend to Melanoma at the age of 42. Melissa’s vision was to create highly effective natural products that protect the skin from damage due to overexposure to the sun and other environmental factors. This inspired her to work closely with the Skin Cancer Foundation and eventually lead to the partnership with Zarrell.

“I choose the name Solangé because it means “Angel of the Sun”, states Melissa Conaulty. “Because our mission is to eliminate cancer forever, Solangé will donate 1% of our company profits to the American Cancer Society.”

Solangé uses only the highest quality, naturally active botanicals, pure essential oils, vitamins and avoids synthetic chemicals. Our state of the art formulations include super anti-oxidants such as Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) which helps to combat free radicals that can damage the skin and cause skin cancer. We also just released our Sensitive Skincare Line which uses a new active ingredient called Boswellia Serrata. This unique ingredient is derived from a plant well known in Indian Ayurvedic medicine. It is known for its calming, soothing and anti-irritant properties, making it especially effective for use after chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

About The Woman’s Personal Health Resource

The Woman’s Personal Health Resource is located in Monsey, NY. For more information on the company you can visit their website at www. womanspersonalhealth. com or call 1-877-463-1343.

About Solangé

Located in San Jose, California, Solange is a new minority and woman-owned business that provides professional strength high-end skincare products. For free samples and additional information about the company and its products, find us on the web at www. solangeskincare. com or call us toll free at 1-866-725-7546.

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Reach Women Online with Her Network; Southeast Asia's Largest Online Women's Network

2011-10-01T07:19:00.000-07:00

Reach Women Online with Her Network; Southeast Asia's Largest Online Women's Network

Her Network is comprised of a strong suite of premium female-focused websites across the region, including popular international sites such as Glam, iVillage, ET Online and also a comprehensive collection of local sites.

Regional (PRWEB) October 28, 2009

Admax Network, Southeast Asia's leading online ad network (http://syndacast. com/go/AdmaxNetwork) and a subsidiary of the DMS Group, today announced the launch of Her Network, the largest online women's network (http://syndacast. com/go/HerNetwork) that enables premium brand advertisers to connect with millions of women in quality and content-safe environments.

Asian women are a key and essential demographic for advertisers. Her Network's audience of independent, savvy and intelligent women with money to spend are typically the key decision-makers in household purchases. According to a 2008 MasterCard Survey, online is a powerful medium for communicating with today's women with 64% in Asia Pacific using the internet for research before making purchases.

The increasing sophistication of internet usage has led to audience fragmentation. For example, the average Singaporean woman browses more than 50 sites per month, both caused by and resulting in the rapid growth of niche female-focused websites. This phenomenon makes it increasingly difficult to find and target women online in the right environment.

In response to this market need, Admax Network developed Her Network to provide advertisers with an efficient and effective platform to connect and engage with this highly coveted audience in a brand-friendly and content-safe environment. Her Network reaches more than 21.4 million Southeast Asian women browsing over 800 premium websites monthly with female-focused content ranging from fashion, beauty, health, parenting, entertainment and more.

Her Network's powerful targeting platform Adrenaline (DMS Group's proprietary ad platform) ensures brand messages reach and are relevant to sophisticated 24/7 web divas, who regularly visit Her Network. Her Network is comprised of a strong suite of premium female-focused websites (http://syndacast. com/go/HerNetwork) across the region, including popular international sites such as Glam, iVillage, ET Online and also a comprehensive collection of local sites, Family Singapore, Chubby Hubby, and Style Weddings in Singapore.

The launch of Her Network (http://syndacast. com/go/HerNetwork) regionally follows incredible industry interest and results from the launch of Her Network in Vietnam. Her Network Vietnam connected advertisers with more than 3 million Vietnamese women and 65% of women 25-40 years old that are online. This level of exposure and access to the country's female population is unprecedented and has inventory fully booked until the end of the year.

"Her Network is breaking new ground in Southeast Asia as companies transform marketing in search of new ways for consumers to engage with brands," says Grant Watts, CEO of the DMS Group. "Her Network gives brands the ultimate platform to reach women within a content-safe and quality environment. Following the amazing success in Vietnam, Her Network marks a change in the way brands connect and their level of exposure to women online in Southeast Asia."

About Admax Network
Admax Network, launched in 2006, is a subsidiary of the DMS Group. It is the largest online advertising network in Southeast Asia (http://syndacast. com/go/AdmaxNetwork) with offices in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam. Admax Network has over 1,200 of the top local and international websites in its network, making it easy for advertisers to reach their target audience online, and helping publishers to maximize their revenues through a range of display advertising products. For more information, please visit AdmaxNetwork. com" (http://syndacast. com/go/AdmaxNetwork).

About DMS
DMS Group is the holding company for an integrated group of leading technology-enabled media services that includes Admax Network, Syndacast and Media Plus. Through continuous innovation, DMS Group makes it easy for advertisers and their agencies to connect with the right audiences in targeted environments across Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit DMSAsialimited. com" (http://syndacast. com/go/DMSAsiaLimited).

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DCE Championship Goes Mobile

2011-10-01T00:28:00.000-07:00

DCE Championship Goes Mobile

In association with the TM4B Bulk SMS Gateway, Drum Corps Europe (DCE) is adding mobile communications to the 2006 European Drum Corps Championships.

(PRWEB) August 17, 2006

Oost-Souburg, The Netherlands Drum Corps Europe (DCE) (http://www. drumcorpseurope. org) has announced that, in partnership with the TM4B Bulk SMS Gateway (http://www. tm4b. com), it will be spicing up this year's 2006 European Drum Corps Championships by adding mobile messaging to its program.

Each year, Drum Corps Europe organises the DCE European Championships, the largest drum corps event in Europe with corps from various countries competing in three different classes for the title of 'European Champion'. This year, however, a new service is being added through which the audience, participants and DCE members will receive real-time scores through their mobile phones.

Commenting on the launch of the service, Marco Janssen of Drum Corps Europe said, "We're very happy that we are now able to offer this service. Real-time communication with an audience that has come from all over Europe in addition to members that also extend throughout Europe is not an easy task and our basic need has been a service provider that combines reliability with affordability."

"Having spent much time researching and testing numerous service providers, we feel very happy in our selection of the TM4B Bulk SMS Gateway (http://www. tm4b. com) and are confident that we've made the right choice in every respect."

The DCE European Championships 2006 will be held on Saturday, September 23rd, in The Netherlands' Sparta Rotterdam stadium and will have corps participating from the United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Germany, Sweden and Belgium.

About Drum Corps Europe

Drum Corps Europe is the international organisation which regulates Europe's drum corps activities. Akin to its American counterpart and predecessor Drum Corps International (DCI), Drum Corps Europe organises the European Drum Corps Championships.

About TM4B

The TM4B Bulk SMS Gateway is a leader in mobile messaging for the business community. It is based in London with more than 2,500 clients that include Governmental Agencies, Health Care Centres, Universities, Colleges and SMS Portals. It provides network coverage that extends over 150 countries using SMS Software (http://www. tm4b. com/sending-sms/web-to-sms. php), an SMS API (http://www. tm4b. com/connectivity/) and Email to SMS (http://www. tm4b. com/sending-sms/email-to-sms. php) facilities.

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MITX Presents Pixel Bridge With Two Finalist Nominations

2011-09-30T02:38:00.000-07:00

MITX Presents Pixel Bridge With Two Finalist Nominations

Boston, MA (PRWEB) October 25, 2008

Pixel Bridge today announced it has been selected as a finalist in two categories for the 13th Annual MITX Awards. Held annually by the Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange, the MITX Awards recognize excellence in the creation of web innovations designed, produced or developed in New England. Pixel Bridge's nominations are:
Glide Magazine & Hidden Track in the Media category. The other finalist in the category is NetworkWorld. com, an IDG publication.

LaundryView™ Lite for Mac-Gray Corporation in the Mobile category. Other finalists include Fidelity Anywhere® for Fidelity Investments and E*TRADE Mobile Pro Trading Application for E*TRADE FINANCIAL.

Begun in 1996, the MITX Awards has grown to the largest and most prestigious awards competition in the country for web innovations and celebrates the best creative and technological accomplishments emerging from New England.

"In its thirteenth year, the MITX Awards have continued to expand not only in volume of entries and but also in the level of innovation and sophistication of the work," said Kiki Mills, executive director of MITX. "It is testament to a vibrant and dynamic industry that has grown to become an economic engine of the New England economy."

Pixel Bridge will be recognized with the other finalists at a gala awards ceremony traditionally attended by over 1,000 of the region's top internet business and marketing professionals. Winners will be announced at the ceremony in the Boston Marriott Copley Place on Wednesday, November 19th. Tickets can be purchased at http://www. mitxawards. org (http://www. mitxawards. org).

The 2008 MITX Awards program is sponsored by Atom Group, Blue Sky Factory, DLA Piper, DoubleClick, EyeWonder, Fidelity, Google, IBM, Kelliher Samets Volk, OptumHealth, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Rocketship, Sportgenic and Technology Review.

About MITX:
Established in 1996, The Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange (MITX) is the region's premier professional organization for the internet business & marketing industry. Reaching more than 7,000 professionals in New England, MITX is the community for thought leadership, building business relationships and professional training and development. Members of the MITX community take advantage of events, sponsorships, speaking opportunities and networking to make business connections and exchange ideas. With more than 70 events annually, MITX provides its members with the opportunity to promote their companies to targeted audiences and provides a valuable forum for networking to source potential business leads, partnerships, ideas, funding and other likeminded peers in the industry. MITX is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. For more information please go to http://www. mitx. org (http://www. mitx. org).

About Pixel Bridge:
Pixel Bridge is a Boston-based interactive marketing and web development firm that helps clients use the Internet to improve marketing, sales, and operations. Founded in 1999, the company seamlessly blends strategy, marketing, creative, and technology expertise to deliver highly effective websites, interactive marketing programs, and custom Internet applications. Pixel Bridge's client roster includes leading Boston-based companies such as The Boston Globe, Constant Contact, and Mac-Gray Corporation, as well as internationally recognized brands including Comcast, ITW, Krups, and Thomson. For more information contact Pixel Bridge at 617-542-5587 or visit http://www. pixelbridge. com (http://www. pixelbridge. com).

Contacts:
Jaime Hodges
MITX
617-871-2155x205
Jaime @ mitx. org

Pixel Bridge
Erin LaSpina
Tel: 617-542-5587
Elaspina @ pixelbridge. com

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Black Business Circle Seeking Vendors for June 2005 Economic Empowerment Power Up!

2011-09-30T00:07:00.000-07:00

Black Business Circle Seeking Vendors for June 2005 Economic Empowerment Power Up!

Blackbusinesscircle. com will be presenting Power Up! A Day of Pampering and Total Empowerment Fitness for today's Women and is seeking vendors. The theme of the Power UP! - Conversation and Dialogue on Business Development, Faith and Empowerment, Health Empowerment, Entertainment Empowerment and more.

(PRWEB) February 17, 2005

Topics for - Womens Empowerment Day

1) Faith and Business Empowerment

2) "Changing the Way Blacks do Business with Each Other"

3) Health Empowerment

4) "Reducing Stress"

5)Women in Media

6) "TV, Radio, Print and Advertising"

7)Men for Women Empowerment

8)"Branding Style and Public Image"

9) Entertainment, Food, Networking

The Power UP! A Day of Pampering and Total Empowerment Fitness for Today's Women will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2005 12:00 noon Â 4:00 pm 1320 Sutter Avenue (between Hemlock and Crescent St.)

Brooklyn, NY 11208 1.718.277.5588

Advance registration only

Click on link below

Http://www. blackbusinesscircle. com/Registration. htm (http://www. blackbusinesscircle. com/Registration. htm)

Absolutely No Door Sales!

In addition and Economic Empowerment Recption will be held on June

17, 2005 click on link below to register for Economic Empowerment

Recption

Http://www. blackbusinesscircle. com/Registration. htm (http://www. blackbusinesscircle. com/Registration. htm)

To reserve vending space today click on the above links to register.

Vendors and Brothers are welcome to come out and support our Sisters!

Log on to www. blackbusinesscircle. com

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New Workplace Safety Resource Center at Safety. BLR. com Marks National Safety Month

2011-09-28T10:13:00.000-07:00

New Workplace Safety Resource Center at Safety. BLR. com Marks National Safety Month

Safety. BLR. com is commemorating National Safety Month with a comprehensive free resource center to help employers get their workplace safety message out to their employees. Free training resources in the center will be available throughout June to help safety professionals plan and execute workplace safety events and activities.

Old Saybrook, CT (PRWEB) May 30, 2006

June 2006 is National Safety Month, and Safety. BLR. com is commemorating the occasion with a comprehensive free resource center to help employers get their workplace safety message out to their employees. Training resources in the center will be available throughout June to help safety professionals plan and execute workplace safety events and activities during the month.

National Safety Month is designated and sponsored by the National Safety Council (NSC), a public service organization dedicated to protecting life and promoting health. To help with planning, NSC has assigned topics to each of the four full workweeks in June as follows:

June 5 – 9: Driving Safety June 12 – 16: Workplace Safety June 19 – 23: Emergency Preparedness June 26 – 30: Home and Community

Safety. BLR. com’s Center for Workplace Safety Month will feature practical training meeting tools on each of the four topics designated by NSC. Go to the center each week and download these workplace safety training meetings, traditionally available only to our subscribers. They are available at no charge:

Defensive Driving Safety Presentation (PowerPoint) Workplace Safety Under OSHA Trainer’s Outline Emergency Chain of Command Tool Box Talk Home Safety Meeting

BLR is also making the June edition of its popular Safety Works for Employees newsletter available as a free download to help improve safety in the workplace. The two-page newsletter contains how to tips and easy to digest training messages - and is meant to be photocopied and distributed to every employee in an organization. Download it here: http://www. blr. com/landingpr/?landingprid=8&source=PRS&effort=108 (http://www. blr. com/landingpr/?landingprid=8&source=PRS&effort=108)

About BLR

Old Saybrook, Conn.-based BLR produces plain-English compliance and training resources for HR, compensation, safety, and environmental managers. For more information, call 800-727-5257 or visit www. BLR. com.

Contact:

Enviro. BLR. com Managing Editor

Steve Quilliam

860-510-0100, x2148

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CME Outfitters Announces New neuroscienceCME Live and On Demand Broadcast: "Measuring Lipids in Patients with Bipolar Disorder: Why We Must&quot

2011-09-28T00:39:00.000-07:00

CME Outfitters Announces New neuroscienceCME Live and On Demand Broadcast: "Measuring Lipids in Patients with Bipolar Disorder: Why We Must"

Offered as a simultaneous satellite broadcast, webcast, and telephone audioconference premiering Wednesday, December 1, 2010, from 12:00 p. m.-1:00 p. m. ET, the continuing education activity seeks to increase clinician knowledge of and performance against the STABLE measure related to assessment of hyperlipidemia in patients with bipolar disorder who are being treated with an atypical antipsychotic agent.

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) November 16, 2010

CME Outfitters, LLC, (CMEO) an award-winning accredited provider of multidisciplinary continuing education (CE), in co-sponsorship with USF Health, is pleased to announce an upcoming interactive, evidence-based neuroscienceCME Live and On Demand continuing education activity titled "Measuring Lipids in Patients with Bipolar Disorder: Why We Must."

Offered as a simultaneous satellite broadcast, webcast, and telephone audioconference premiering Wednesday, December 1, 2010, from 12:00 p. m.-1:00 p. m. ET, the activity seeks to increase clinician knowledge of and performance against the STABLE measure related to assessment of hyperlipidemia in patients with bipolar disorder who are being treated with an atypical antipsychotic agent. This activity also includes a special "After the Show" segment from 1:00 p. m.-1:30 p. m. ET during which the faculty answers additional audience questions in an informal Q&A session. The recorded webcast will re-air from 4:00 p. m.-5:00 p. m. ET. This CE activity will also be available on demand as a webcast, podcast, and telephone audioconference shortly after the broadcast premiere.

There is no fee to participate or receive CE credit for this activity; however, registration is required. Three forms of registration are accepted:
Online: Visit the activity details page at http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/PR518 and click the Register for Live Webcast icon.
Phone: Call 877.CME. PROS (877.263.7767).
Fax: Visit the activity details page at http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/PR518, print and complete the activity details form, and fax to 614.929.3600.

Statement of Need:
The STandards for BipoLar Excellence (STABLE) project outlined 15 evidence-based measures for quality assessment and improvement of care for patients with bipolar disorder (BPD). One of these relates to lipid measurement and assesses "the percentage of patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder and treated with an atypical antipsychotic agent who receive at least one assessment for hyperlipidemia within the initial 16 weeks of treatment." This STABLE measure is based on joint recommendations from the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and the America Diabetes Association (ADA) and the fact that studies quantifying levels of clinician performance reveal that this assessment is underperformed.

This educational intervention is designed to help you improve your practice by addressing clinician gaps in and health system barriers to implementation of consistent lipid measurement. Thus, neuroscienceCME Live and On Demand activity will provide the rationale for lipid measurement in bipolar disorder pharmacotherapy and strategies for increasing the frequency with which you perform it and respond appropriately to test results.

Faculty:
Paul E. Keck, Jr., MD (Moderator)
President-CEO, Lindner Center of HOPE
Professor of Psychiatry & Behavior Neuroscience
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Cincinnati, OH

David C. Henderson, MD
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
Harvard Medical School
Director, Schizophrenia, Diabetes, and Weight Reduction Research Program
Director, The Chester M. Pierce, MD, Division of Global Psychiatry
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA

Roger S. McIntyre, MD, FRCPC
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology
University of Toronto
Head, Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit
University Health Network
Toronto, ON

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:
Identify strategies to overcome barriers that hinder lipid measurement. Increase the rate at which you perform at least one assessment for hyperlipidemia within the initial 16-week treatment period among patients with BPD who are being treated with an atypical antipsychotic agent, in accordance with the STABLE measure regarding lipid assessment. Select an appropriate clinical strategy for addressing an abnormal lipid test.

Target Audience:
Physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, psychologists, pharmacists, social workers, certified case managers, and other healthcare professionals with an interest in bipolar disorder.

Financial Support:
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Janssen, a Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., administered by Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC., and from Lilly USA, LLC. For further information concerning Lilly grant funding, visit http://www. lillygrantoffice. com.

Credit Information:
This activity offers CE credit for:
Physicians (CME) Nurses (CNE) Pharmacists (ACPE) Psychologists (APA) Social Workers (NASW) Certified Case Managers (CCMC) All other clinicians will either receive a CME Attendance Certificate or may choose any of the types of CE credit being offered.
Credit Expiration Date: Thursday, December 1, 2011

Post-tests, credit request forms, and activity evaluations must be completed online at http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/test (requires free account activation), and participants can print their certificate or statement of credit immediately (70% pass rate required).

Faculty Disclosure:
USF Health adheres to the ACCME Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of USF Health that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved, and also that speakers will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure is presented to the learner prior to registration at http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/PR518.

About CME Outfitters:
CME Outfitters develops and distributes live, recorded, print, and web-based educational activities to thousands of clinicians each year and offers expert accreditation services for non-accredited organizations. For a complete catalog of certified activities, please visit http://www. cmeoutfitters. com, http://www. neuroscienceCME. com, or call 877.CME. PROS (877.263.7767).

About neuroscienceCME:
NeuroscienceCME. com is the award-winning web portal serving clinicians, educators, and researchers in the neurosciences. Launched in October 2006, neuroscienceCME. com was custom designed to fill an identified gap in online resources for professionals around the world who are practicing in areas related to psychiatry, sleep disorders, addiction and substance abuse, ADHD, and other areas related to brain function. The site's primary mission is to be the professional's central forum for accessing, debating, synthesizing, and implementing the latest findings and best practices in the neurosciences. Clinical Compass™, a bi-weekly e-newsletter published by CME Outfitters, is a convenient way to stay informed of all neuroscienceCME news and information. To subscribe, visit http://www. neuroscienceCME. com and click on "Subscribe to Clinical Compass™."

About USF Health (University of South Florida):
USF Health produces educational activities that are scientifically valid, free of commercial bias, and based on the principles of adult learning. These activities are developed around specific needs related to gaps in competence, performance, and/or patient outcomes, and, whenever possible, offer education delivered in settings best suited to the intended results.

Contact: Rachel Ellis
CME Outfitters, LLC
614.328.4506 direct
614.929.3600 fax

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For Home and Classroom, Three New CD Programs for Children to Help Create a Healthier, Happier Life

2011-09-27T12:16:00.000-07:00

For Home and Classroom, Three New CD Programs for Children to Help Create a Healthier, Happier Life

Pennie Sempell's Place has released the "Best of Broadway & Beyond" health series with three educational music and spoken word programs on CD for children ages 3 to 8, including many creative and relaxation-oriented activities that parents will love to share with their kids.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) August 12, 2008

Pennie Sempell's Place (http://www. healthierhappierlife. com (http://www. healthierhappierlife. com)) has released the "Best of Broadway & Beyond" health series with three outstanding educational music and spoken word programs on CD for children ages 3 to 8. The three new CDs include many home activities that parents will love to share with their kids and include:
"Fun Time, Relax Time: Focus on Health" (Volume 1) "Best Things In Life Are Free: Focus on Happiness" (Volume 2) "Love Songs For Our Children: Focus on Relationships." (Volume 3) The CDs feature nationally renowned integrative health practitioner, author, and children's entertainer, Pennie Sempell, performing sing-along Broadway, Hollywood and vaudeville classics. She is joined in a fun interactive radio station call-in format by health practitioner, Gerald Mitchell, as D. J. "G." and their young friends. Carefully developed use of spoken word, music, activities and easy stress/relaxation exercises offer valuable insights and strategies to social, mental, emotional and physical health topics affecting every child. The website, www. healthierhappierlife. com, features free activities and standards-based classroom curriculum resources.

"Fun Time, Relax Time: Focus on Health" is a musical adventure exploring the treasure of physical health, our senses, reducing stress and the meaning of well-being.

"Best Things In Life Are Free: Focus on Happiness" is a musical adventure exploring the treasure of mental/emotional health and gratitude for the best things that you cannot buy.

"Love Songs For Our Children: Focus on Relationships" is a musical adventure exploring the treasure of social health, relationships, and communication.

About Pennie Sempell's Place:
The goal at Pennie Sempell's Place is to provide quality programs, resources and tools that help empower children and adults to achieve the treasure of optimum health and happiness.

About Pennie Sempell and Gerald Mitchell:
Pennie Sempell, JD, ACMT is the producer and creator of "Best of Broadway and Beyond" health series, and performs the vocals. Gerald Mitchell, MBA, ACMT brings his warm laugh and love of everything "healthy" to the recording studio as D. J. "G". Working in collaboration with western medical doctors in San Francisco, Pennie and Gerald have decades of experience as integrative health therapists specializing in research based mind-body therapies, fitness, and traditional energy therapies, with a focus on self-care education.

For additional information or review copies of the three CDs, contact Wendy Brickman, Brickman Marketing at 831-633-4444 or email Brickman @ brickmanmarketing. com or visit http://www. healthierhappierlife. com (http://www. healthierhappierlife. com).

"Fun Time, Relax Time" (1 CD with 10 songs 45 minutes, $15.95 suggested retail, UPC Code #733812 020088)

"Best Things In Life Are Free: Focus on Happiness" (1 CD with 10 songs 45 minutes, $15.95 suggested retail, UPC Code #733812 020217)

"Love Songs For Our Children: Focus on Relationships" (1 CD with 11 songs, 50 minutes, $15.95 suggested retail, UPC Code #733812 021115)

SPECIAL PACKAGES:

MUSIC & BOOK GIFT SET:
Featuring both "Best Things In Life Are Free" and "Love Songs for Our Children" (2 CDs with 21 songs, with 2 bonus activity books, in gift box, 95 minutes, $34.95 suggested retail, UPC Code #7338120224).

HEALTH SERIES (TRIPLE CD SET):
The complete Health Series (Triple CD Set) includes all three volumes: "Fun Time, Relax Time," "The Best Things in Life Are Free and "Love Songs for our Children" (3 CDs, 140 minutes, $44.95 suggested retail, UPC Code 733812030001).

Contact:
Wendy Brickman
Brickman Marketing
831-633-4444
Brickman @ brickmanmarketing. com
Http://www. healthierhappierlife. com (http://www. healthierhappierlife. com)

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Erie Plastics IUE/CWA Local 681 and Company Sign Off on New Five-Year Agreement

2011-09-26T10:07:00.000-07:00

Erie Plastics IUE/CWA Local 681 and Company Sign Off on New Five-Year Agreement

Erie Plastics’ management and union, IUE/CWA Local 681, ratified a new five-year contract, effective May 1, 2006, and extending through April 30, 2011.

ERIE, PA (PRWEB) May 16, 2006

Erie Plastics’ management and union, IUE/CWA Local 681 (International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine and Furniture Workers-Communications Workers of America), ratified a new five-year contract, effective May 1, 2006, at a vote of the union membership on Wednesday evening, May 10, 2006.

Both company and union are pleased with the new agreement, which provides a continued competitive package for a challenging marketplace and a complete modernization of both pension and health insurance benefits.

Erie Plastics’ bargaining committee consisted of Sonney Morgan, international representative from the IUE, Sue Chase, President, as well as Jim Spencer, Rhonda Roberts, Scott Keeler, Ron Morris and Jen Bemis. Representing management at Erie Plastics were Robert Elchynski, Gary Eckert and Larry Wolf (legal counsel).

Maintaining its 24/7 production schedule, Erie Plastics’ management staff ran all programs during the two-hour union membership meeting/vote held May 10, from 5:00 to 7:00 p. m., after which union staff returned to work. The new contract will expire on April 30, 2011.

Established in 1960, Erie Plastics specializes in the design, development and custom injection molding of rigid, thin-wall, plastic packaging components for the consumer product, food and beverage, bottled water, household chemical/detergent, personal care and pharmaceutical industries. A Top 100 injection molding company in the U. S. and market leader in high-cavitation production, it services customers from two production facilities based in Corry, Pa. (headquarters), and Székesfehérvár, Hungary.

For more information on Erie Plastics and an online virtual tour of their state-of-the-art, headquarters-based plant, visit www. erieplastics. com, or call or write Erie Plastics at 844 Route 6, Corry, Pa., 16407-9099. Phone: (814) 664-4661.

CONTACT:

Jane T. Roche

(814) 664-4661

Www. erieplastics. com

Sandra McVeigh

(724) 776-5279

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Franciscan Sisters feature an 'End of the Semester' Musical Reflection

2011-09-25T14:20:00.000-07:00

Franciscan Sisters feature an 'End of the Semester' Musical Reflection

The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity feature Carrie Newcomer's "Clean Edge of Change" as the May 'song of the month' at their Franciscanized World discernment page www. fscc-calledtobe. org

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 14, 2009

"The Clean Edge of Change" was recently ranked 'a cool song' in a Franciscanized World survey. At an emotional time when the end of the college semester calls for vocation, career or summer transitions, the song, taken from Newcomer's release, The Geography of Light, is about navigating and exploring the appearance of light and shadow in our lives.

Ms. Newcomer reflected that "The Clean Edge of Change" was written about what "...it feels like on the other side of a difficult time period. The song acknowledges that sometimes there is no getting around a problem, you can't get over it, or under it, or even around it -- the only way out is through. But, when we emerge on the other side of that difficult time period, it feels like the calm after a storm or the deep sigh after a good cry. There is a clean edge to it. You don't know exactly what life will look like from here on out, you just know that it will be different."

The "Franciscanized World" page is designed to help discerning women see the world as Saints Francis and Clare did -- realistically, compassionately, finding good and holy possibility in the substance and culture of everyday life. Sr. Julie Ann Sheahan, OSF, Directress of Vocations for the Franciscan Order said "We want to present our life as a viable option for young women. Personal invitation is always best; however, we're convinced that real conversations can begin by using the language of images and music."

Established in 1869, the Roman Catholic Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity serve in Catholic health care, education and parish ministries in thirteen U. S. dioceses (Green Bay, Superior, Milwaukee, Phoenix, Tucson, Honolulu, Chicago, Marquette, Jackson, Lincoln, Omaha, Columbus and Steubenville).

Http://www. fscc-calledtobe. org (http://www. fscc-calledtobe. org)

The World needs you. God Calls You. We Invite You. Catholic vocations.

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Rapid Intake's Latest Rapid eLearning Technology Wins the 2008 Software Innovation Award

2011-09-25T12:35:00.000-07:00

Rapid Intake's Latest Rapid eLearning Technology Wins the 2008 Software Innovation Award

Rapid Intake (rapidintake. com) announced today that its Unison web-based software received the Software Innovation Award from the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). Unison is a web-based software solution that lets instructional designers and subject matter experts collaboratively work together to create interactive Flash-based courses without having to know Flash.

Lehi, UT (PRWEB) May 21, 2008

"This year's SoftwareCEO Software Innovation Awards competition featured more than 90 entries, a record number," said David Sommer, chief operating officer of the CompTIA, and publisher of SoftwareCEO. "That's a testament to the creativity and vibrancy of the software market, which continues to produce products and services that deliver real business value to customers. By winning a SoftwareCEO Software Innovation award, Rapid Intake has demonstrated it is at the forefront of innovation. On behalf of the worldwide membership of CompTIA and SoftwareCEO, I am pleased to recognize their achievement."

Targeted at instructional designers and e-learning developers, Unison lets designers and subject matter experts (SMEs) collaboratively gather content, storyboard, develop, review, test, and publish Flash-based courses -- without having to know Flash. Built on the Rapid Intake development platform, Unison has been adopted by such industry leaders as T-Mobile, Intermountain Healthcare, and PetSmart.

"Software applications for creating online courses traditionally run on your desktop computer. eLearning course development has always been team-based, so that doesn't make a lot of sense," says Steve Hancock, President at Rapid Intake. "Because Unison is a web-based application, it allows entire teams to collaborate in real-time, creating incredible productivity savings for our customers."

Rapid Intake's development platform enables designers and subject matter experts (SMEs) to collaboratively create Flash-based interactive courses that include learning games, quizzes, tests, and simulations at a fraction of the cost required by traditional rapid e-learning authoring tools. All output is SCORM compliant, rich-media compatible, and works on most PC and Mac browsers.

"We are thrilled that Unison has been recognized this way so soon after our product launch," says Garin Hess, Rapid Intake CEO. "Our team put a lot of energy into usability and innovative design, so it's very rewarding."

Industry analysts are also recognizing Unison as a break-through innovation.

"I was impressed," says Clive Shepherd, author of the popular Clive on Learning Blog. "I can't help thinking that this product is going to raise the bar."

Brent Schlenker, popular blogger and speaker on corporate training and e-learning development also praised Unison. "When I first saw Unison a few months ago, my only thought was, 'WOW! This totally changes the game.'"

About Rapid Intake:
Rapid Intake (www. rapidintake. com) is the leader in collaborative eLearning development and review. The Rapid Intake Platform helps organizations learn faster by opening the rapid eLearning development and review process to everyone. Unlike traditional rapid eLearning authoring tools, Rapid Intake's powerful, flexible platform helps instructional designers and content owners collaboratively create Flash-based interactive courses built on proven learning patterns, regardless of their skill levels. eLearning Guild members recently ranked Rapid Intake the most powerful, flexible solution and one of the most serviceable companies. Hundreds of companies rely on Rapid Intake's top-ranked technology to create more interactive and effective courses in less time.

Rapid Intake also organizes and hosts the annual e-learning developers conference, eLearning DevCon, which focuses on best practices for e-learning course development. For more information on eLearning DevCon, visit elearndevcon. com.

Learn more about Rapid Intake and Unison at www. rapidintake. com.

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Betty Sullivan La Pierre, Mystery/Suspense Author of the Renowned "Hawkman Series" Announces her Latest Release, “Angels in Disguise", #8 of the Series

2011-09-25T09:03:00.000-07:00

Betty Sullivan La Pierre, Mystery/Suspense Author of the Renowned "Hawkman Series" Announces her Latest Release, “Angels in Disguise", #8 of the Series

"A P. I., his wife, lymphoma cancer, a missing mother and a little girl kidnapped. You’ll see a side of Hawkman never revealed in this powerful novel. Two stories entwined in such a way, you’ll find yourself crying and cringing at the same time."

Sunnyvale, CA (PRWEB) August 16, 2006

Tom Casey, aka Hawkman, a much loved character in the ‘Hawkman Series’, takes on one of the toughest cases to date. But finds himself distracted by his wife’s sudden medical problems. It’s hard to concentrate on a thorny problem while Jennifer is undergoing a battery of frightening tests in order to determine the cause of her ominous symptoms. Hawkman can’t help but worry, and he vows to be with her every step of the way, no matter how difficult it becomes. The love between Jennifer and Hawkman keeps growing and it seems to suffuse every page they share. When Jennifer is diagnosed with lymphoma cancer and has to undergo chemotherapy, Hawkman’s life takes on a sudden sharp turn down a road of darkness, and he needs all the angels in disguise he can acquire to light his way.

Hawkman’s new case involves a missing wife. Paul, the woman’s husband, despite the months of separation from Carlotta, appears very distraught as he explains the problem. Under normal circumstances, Hawkman might think this was simply a wayward wife who has run off with another man --- except for the daughter. How could Carlotta leave her child without explanation? Would a mother supposedly so devoted, walk away and never look back? But then there’s the alternative --- abduction, possibly even murder --- These thoughts send chills down Hawkman’s spine. It’s the one solution he hopes not to find. If only he can figure out what really went on between the missing Carlotta and her husband Paul, along with the odd relationship she had with her mother-in-law, it might make sense of the clues. In the meantime, Hawkman has Jennifer’s health foremost on his mind.

Threatening messages start showing up on Hawkman’s answering machines. The voice, while distorted, sounds vaguely familiar. He decides not to take any chances and redoubles his vigilance. Even with all the care he takes to ensure his personal safety and that of his clients, things don’t always go according to plan. The pieces of the jigsaw puzzle start falling apart in a big way.

This is one nasty felon, with an old-fashioned motive so uncompromising it will give you goose bumps. Cold-blooded predators like this terrify the most stalwart among us, for there is no seeing this one coming. Packed with emotion born of personal experience, ANGELS IN DISGUISE is a must read.

This book is available in electronic form or paperback from the publisher, SynergEbooks: http://writeronlinebooks. com/genres/ebooks-mystery1.htm (http://writeronlinebooks. com/genres/ebooks-mystery1.htm)
“Angels in Disguise” can also be purchased at: Amazon, Fictionwise, and Booksurge.

Autographed print copies can be purchased at the author’s web site: www. bettysullivanlapierre. com

Paperback ISBN: 1419633171

If you’d like to read more about La Pierre’s work, go to:

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Contact Information:

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Americans And Europeans Migrating To Canada For Tamiflu, Roche Sales Skyrocket

2011-09-24T20:40:00.000-07:00

Americans And Europeans Migrating To Canada For Tamiflu, Roche Sales Skyrocket

The CBC reports a surge in orders for Tamiflu by Canadian Pharmacies. Worldwide supply shortages are leading Americans and Europeans to Canada, a recognized world leader in pandemic preparedness, to fill the void. Roche Pharmaceutical, the manufacturer of Tamiflu, struggles to keep up with demand and begins discussions with generic drugmakers to ease it's monopoly grip on the drug and to discourage illegal production. These discussions are not expected to ease supply concerns anytime soon. Leading Canadian Internet Pharmacy intermediary www. LePharmacy. com issues warning about poor quality drugs from any company offering Tamiflu without a prescription.

(PRWEB) October 24, 2005

This week, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) reported a 10-fold increase in Tamiflu orders from Canadian Pharmacies in the past month. Tamiflu is the only drug known to treat the deadly H5N1 Avian Flu virus.

Worldwide, orders for Tamiflu are coming in faster than Roche can immediately fill. It is estimated that it will take Roche two years just to complete the United Kingdom’s stockpile order to treat 14.6 million of its citizens. MSNBC reported on September 23, 2005 that there are only enough pills on hand in the US to treat 2.3 million people. This has Americans and Europeans very concerned and they are looking to Canada to fill the void. Americans are again looking to their northern brethren to assist them in their time of need, much like the flu shot shortage of 2004.

“Canada is a recognized world leader in pandemic preparedness “ said Ujjal Dosanj, Canada’s National Minister of Health. ”Everyone in the U. S. and Europe knows someone or has a relative in Canada and they know what stringent health standards we have here, so they feel very secure purchasing Tamiflu from a reputable source,” states Ross McKinlay, Director of Sales for www. LePharmacy. com, a leading Canadian Internet Pharmacy intermediary.

In January 2004, the World Health Organization (WHO) urged the world to stockpile Tamiflu, causing sales to explode. For the first half of this year, sales surged to $456 million. By comparison, total sales were $76 million and $134 million for 2001 and 2002, respectively. Roche Pharmaceutical, the Swiss based manufacturer, has conceded to international pressure and agreed to meet with four generic drugmakers to discuss rights for making Tamiflu pills, as fears mount that they are unable to keep up with demand. Roche has doubled its Tamiflu manufacturing capacity in each of the last two years and plans a similar expansion next year, including manufacturing Tamiflu in some of its U. S. factories.

These production agreements are not yet established. This has not kept many third world and counterfeit manufacturers from creating copycat drugs, which may not even contain the curative active ingredients required to combat Avian Flu.

“Beware of those internet pharmacies offering Tamiflu without any prescription required or an on-line doctor provided. No reputable pharmacist would dispense any prescription drugs without one. If there is no prescription required, it will not be Roche and you cannot guarantee the quality. It might even be out of Turkey or some other unregulated country.” added Ross McKinlay of www. LePharmacy. com.

Le Pharmacy. com, based in Edmonton, Alberta, is a leading online Canadian mail-order agent for a Canadian Pharmacy. Our Internet site offers discounted affordable Canadian drugs without delays. Everyday we help thousands of Americans obtain high quality prescription drugs with our easy-to-use drug ordering system. To get further information and possible savings on drugs from Canada, please call us toll free at 1-888-453-6275, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To order online or register to receive our weekly newsletter, please click on www. LePharmacy. com.

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BitHeads Named Top 10 Growth Company on Software Magazine's 26th Annual Software 500

2011-09-23T17:47:00.000-07:00

BitHeads Named Top 10 Growth Company on Software Magazine's 26th Annual Software 500

Software Magazine Ranks bitHeads as one of the World's Largest and Fastest-Growing Software Development Service Providers

Ottawa, Canada (PRWEB) November 9, 2008

bitHeads today announced its inclusion on the Software Magazine's Software 500 ranking of the world's largest software and service providers, now in its 26h year. bitHeads was ranked 405th, with revenue of US$12.1 million. bitHeads also ranked 3rd on the list of Top 10 Growth Companies in the $10 to $30 Million range with 116% annual growth.

"The 2008 Software 500 results show that revenue growth in the software and services industry was healthy, with total Software 500 revenue of $451.8 billion worldwide for 2007 representing 14.7% growth from the previous year," says John P Desmond, editor of Software Magazine and Softwaremag. com "We have added over 100 new companies to the list this year. We're seeing strong growth from more companies based outside the U. S., especially from systems integration and outsourcing services firms."

"We are pleased to be recognized by Software Magazine as one of the largest and fastest-growing software development service providers in the world," states Scott Simpson, bitHeads CEO. "We're very proud of our growing reputation for building great products for mobile, web, communications and enterprise software companies and games studios."

The Software 500 is a revenue-based ranking of the world's largest software and services suppliers targeting medium to large enterprises, their IT professionals, software developers and business managers involved in software and services purchasing. Go to www. myswmag. com to subscribe to digital Software Magazine and be among the first to see the 2008 Software 500.

The ranking is based on total worldwide software and services revenue for 2007. This includes revenues from software licenses, maintenance and support, training and software-related services and consulting. Suppliers are not ranked on their total corporate revenue, since many have other lines of business, such as hardware. The financial information was gathered by a survey prepared by King Content Co. and posted at www. Softwaremag. com, as well as from public documents.

About Digital Software Magazine, the Software Decision Journal, and Softwaremag. com
Digital Software Magazine, the Software Decision Journal, has been a brand name in the high-tech industry for 30 years. Softwaremag. com, its Web counterpart, is the online catalog to enterprise software and the home of the Software 500 ranking of the world's largest software and services companies, now in its 26th year. Software Magazine and Softwaremag. com are owned and operated by King Content Co.

About bitHeads
BitHeads is the software product-building partner that has helped 3Com, Adscape Media, Cryptologic, IBM, Mitel, RIM and many others get award-winning software products and games to market faster. bitHeads' unique approach provides rapid deployment product development teams, a proven methodology for building new products faster and a partnership model based on a commitment to successful delivery. Millions of people around the globe play games and use software products that have been built by bitHeads. For more information, visit www. bitheads. com. For more information on the HeadGames division, please visit www. playheadgames. com.

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Youngevity and The Balance Company Join Forces

2011-09-22T06:02:00.000-07:00

Youngevity and The Balance Company Join Forces

International Nutritional Products Company Youngevity® announced today its strategic alliance with The Balance Company®, a California-based network marketing company. With this partnership, The Balance Company® will bring its flagship product, PHENOLMENAL! BALANCE™ to Youngevity's® expanding line of mineral makeup, nutritional supplements, cutting-edge personal care and wellness lifestyle products.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) April 3, 2008

Youngevity® is well known in the network marketing industry for its emphasis on high-quality mineral and liquid nutritional products, and is the only network marketing company to achieve authorized Health Claims through the FDA. This marks the ninth time Youngevity® has aligned itself with a complementary network marketing company within the past 48 months. The companies have seamlessly united under one vision, further increasing long-term stability, as well as growth opportunities for distributors from all companies.

Established in 2005, The Balance Company® is dedicated to helping people live with abundant health and balance. "Our mission is to help people achieve the energy, stress-resiliency, and sense of purpose to live each day to the fullest," said Jon Slavet, Founder and CEO. "Everything we do supports living in balance - it's our passion and purpose."

"With the addition of The Balance Company® product line, Youngevity® continues to fulfill its goal of aligning with like-minded companies to strengthen our position as a leader in the worldwide market for health, wellness and anti-aging products," said Steve Wallach, President of Youngevity®.

Youngevity®, a leading designer of dietary supplements and cutting-edge personal care and wellness lifestyle products, was founded in 1997 by Joel D. Wallach BS, DVM, ND, and Ma Lan MD, MS, with the intent to help people "Live Younger Longer!", and markets worldwide through a network of independent distributors. With Global headquarters in Chula Vista, California, Youngevity® holds international offices in Australia, New Zealand and Japan. For more information, visit www. youngevity. com and www. thebalancecompany. com.

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National University System Renews Partnership with Pearson LearningStudio

2011-09-20T18:36:00.000-07:00

National University System Renews Partnership with Pearson LearningStudio

Pearson's learning management system to power online learning for the National University System and customers of Spectrum Pacific Learning Company.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) August 12, 2010

Pearson, a global leader in education, technology and services, today announced that Spectrum Pacific Learning Company (SPL), an affiliate of the National University System, has extended its agreement with Pearson eCollege for the next five years.

Under the agreement, the National University System will continue to use Pearson's learning management system - Pearson LearningStudio - to power its online programs, with plans to expand its use of the technology to include on-campus programs. The National University System will continue to use Pearson LearningStudio's Academic Enterprise Reporting suite to monitor and perform trend analysis of its online course offerings. Additionally, the National University System plans to begin using Pearson LearningStudio's Learning Outcome Manager functionality to track student achievement of learning objectives in the classroom.

"The decision to renew our relationship with Pearson was simple," said Cynthia Larson-Daugherty, President, Spectrum Pacific Learning Company, LLC. "In Pearson we have found a trusted educational partner with reliable technology and network security and a 24/7 helpdesk that ensures we have the resources necessary for a successful academic experience for our students, faculty and university system affiliates."

Spectrum and the National University System began using Pearson LearningStudio in 1998. Today, National University, the flagship affiliate of the System, has grown to become the second-largest, private non-profit institution in the state of California, granting more masters degrees to women, Hispanic and African American students than any other single university in California.

"At Pearson, we strive to partner with leading institutions that are driving innovation and access to higher education," said Matt Leavy, CEO of Pearson eCollege. "Together with our technology, the National University System and SPL are providing a superior academic experience for a diverse population."

In addition to serving its own customers, Spectrum Pacific Learning Company serves all National University System affiliates in online teaching and learning, including: National University, John F. Kennedy University, National University International, National University Virtual High School, National University Academy, and WestMed College.

About Pearson eCollege
Pearson eCollege is a trusted and innovative leader in powering personalized online learning programs and a part of Pearson (NYSE: PSO), a global leader in education, technology and services. Pearson eCollege's flagship product - Pearson LearningStudio - represents the next generation in learning management systems and provides a comprehensive, flexible and fully supported cloud computing environment for online personalized learning in higher education. Pearson eCollege's SaaS-based education solutions advance, improve, and measure the teaching and learning experience in a vast range of educational institutions and programs.

About Pearson
Pearson has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business information, and consumer publishing (NYSE: PSO).

About the National University System
The National University System was established to meet the emerging challenges and demands of education in the 21st century. The System is uniquely aligned to connect a diverse population of students to a network of innovative educational programs that are relevant to their lives, careers, and the marketplace and are delivered in a format that respects competing life priorities. Dr. Jerry C. Lee has served as the System's Chancellor since it was founded in 2001. The affiliates of the System are National University; John F. Kennedy University; National University International; the Division of Pre-College Programs, which includes National University Virtual High School and National University Academy; Spectrum Pacific Learning Company LLC; and WestMed College. Entities related to the System include the Center for Integrative Health, the National University System Institute for Policy Research, and the National University Golf Academy. For more information, visit: www. nusystem. org.

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Secure-24 Named Green Champion by Corp! Magazine for Energy-Efficient Data Center

2011-09-17T19:37:00.000-07:00

Secure-24 Named Green Champion by Corp! Magazine for Energy-Efficient Data Center

Secure-24, Inc., a leading provider of managed hosting for the mission-critical IT systems of industry and government, announced today that it has been selected as one of Corp! Magazine's 2010 Michigan's Going Green Award recipients.

Southfield, Mich. (Vocus) January 28, 2010

Secure-24 is one of 21 honorees in the award category of Green Initiative Champions. These businesses will be featured in the publication’s green edition, which is being released today. Corp! Magazine honored Secure-24 for practices and efforts that protect the environment. Through technology and four data centers in Michigan and Arizona, Secure-24 operates efficiently for its customers, business and environment.

“We take personal responsibility to meet or exceed commitments to our customers and communities. When we leverage technology to increase energy efficiency and lower the cost of doing business, everyone benefits,” said Secure-24 chief executive officer (CEO) Matthias Horch.

Data centers are energy intensive. Much of the power consumption in data centers is used to cool servers and other equipment. When Secure-24 built its newest data center – every element - from leveraging Michigan’s abundant cold temperatures, to cold aisle containment, high-density servers, virtualization, and even sensor driven lighting -- all contributed to increased energy efficiency and a lower CO2 footprint.

During the past year, Secure-24 invested more than $5 Million to build this new, state-of-the-art data center in Plymouth Township (Mich.) and expects its total technology investment in the facility to exceed $10 million over the next several years.

This innovative green operation and industry leading technology in Secure-24’s data centers help reduce energy consumption while maintaining security and reliability for IT infrastructure-outsourcing clients across North America and around the globe.

In addition, Secure-24 continues to implement green ideas that come from across the organization, hiring and encouraging knowledge workers who consider the environmental impact of technology in a fast growing business.

Secure-24 Data Center Video Tour (http://www. secure-24.com/video/s242.php)

About Secure-24, Inc. (http://www. secure-24.com)
Secure-24 (Southfield, Mich.) provides managed hosting, disaster recovery and managed services for the mission-critical IT applications of industry, healthcare and government. Secure-24’s application hosting services leverage industry leading infrastructure, state-of-the-art data centers, and applications expertise to deliver customized hosting to organizations that need to meet rigorous IT compliance requirements (i. e. SAS 70, HIPAA, SOX, GLB, ISO, FFIEC). (http://www. secure-24.com/compliance. html) Secure-24 is a certified SAP® Hosting Partner with a broad SAP Basis Competency Center (http://www. secure-24.com/sap-managed-hosting-services. html) and a certified Oracle® Gold Partner for hosting Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) solutions such as Oracle E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, JDE and Hyperion (http://www. secure-24.com/oracle-hosting. html).

About Corp! Magazine
The mission of Corp! magazine, founded in 1998, is to inform, intrigue and entertain business owners and top level executives by providing business features, news and profiles with a Michigan emphasis. Corp! magazine, Michigan’s largest business magazine, will feature Michigan’s greenest companies and organizations in its January/February 2010 issue and online at http://www. corpmagazine. com.

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Check out the Sport and lifestyle of Bicycling at the Southern California Bicycle Expo

2011-09-17T08:30:00.000-07:00

Check out the Sport and lifestyle of Bicycling at the Southern California Bicycle Expo

Southern California Bicycle Expo comes to the Los Angeles Convention Center April 2-4,2004. The nation's largest consumer bicycle show returns for it's 8th year to celebrate the sport and lifestyle of cycling.

(PRWEB) March 31, 2004

Celebrate the sport and lifestyle of bicycling at the eighth annual Southern California Bicycle Expo, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Friday through Sunday, April 2-4, 2004. A must-attend eventÂand the largest and most successful consumer bicycle show in the nationÂthe Expo features hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest in bicycles and accessories, cycling fashions, and bicycle vacation destination resorts and tours, plus great deals at the Expo Marketplace.

Now, more than ever, the Southern California Bicycle Expo is an entertainment extravaganza!

ÂRide the ExpoÂs unique indoor dirt test track, with over 400 tons of imported dirtÂa true off-road experience to try out the latest in mountain bike and BMX technology.

ÂReceive a coupon with every paid admission for a free bicycle Spring Service Special ($30 value), which includes a drive train adjustment and bike check at participating Giant dealers and other select retailers.

ÂCheck out the incredible bargains on bikes and cycling gear at the Expo Marketplace.

ÂTalk to industry experts and bike shop reps eager to demonstrate the newest bicycles and related technology.

ÂWatch the Giant BMX stunt showÂfull of high-flying, gravity-defying X-Games-style freestyle tricks.

ÂParticipate in free mountain bike skills classes taught on the dirt test track by industry pro Mark Langton.

ÂSee todayÂs best biketrials riders negotiate unbelievable obstacles.

ÂRegister for hourly raffle drawings of amazing prizes including bicycles and cycling accessories.

ÂTake advantage of the free valet bike parking for those who ride to the show.

The Southern California Bicycle Expo also features two annual riding events. The fifth annual Wells Fargo Home Mortgage KidÂs Ride, April 3, will use a closed course on the Convention Center grounds and adjacent streets designed to maximize fun and safety for participants of all ages. The event is open to kids 12 and under, and is free to all participants. All finishers will receive a race number, a special medal and free entry into the Southern California Bicycle Expo.

Now in its seventh year, the 2004 Volvo City of Angels Fun Ride (April 4) once again will help Âthe cityÂs littlest angelsÂ by donating the rideÂs profits to help Childrens Hospital Los Angeles buy a bloodmobile. This yearÂs new spectacular 38+ mile route offers a tour of over 65 cultural, historic and scenic Los Angeles sightsÂcelebrating the diversity that is Los Angeles by bringing people together in a fun and healthy wayÂby bike. Nearly 1,000 riders participated in last yearÂs event. All riders receive free admission to the Southern California Bicycle Expo.

Produced by Heumann Powered Productions, the Southern California Bicycle Expo is a celebration of the outdoor lifestyle that IS Southern California. The event expects to attract over 20,000 attendees and features over 200 exhibitors. For more information on the Expo, or to register for either the KidÂs Ride or Volvo City of Angels Fun Ride, check out www. bikeshow. com or e-mail at: info@bikeshow. com. Call 818-377-2006 for the pre-recorded public information hotline. Exhibitors, sponsors and general administration, call 818-597-0030. The Southern California Bicycle & Fitness Expo is sponsored by Volvo (the official vehicle of the Southern California Bicycle Expo), Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Trident White Cool Rush, Chiclets, Time Magazine, and Competitor Magazine.

HRC Houston to Hold 9th Annual Gala, 'The Roaring '20s Ball' April 29th; Special Appearance by Actor George Takei and Bravo Television's Kyan Douglas

2011-09-17T08:03:00.000-07:00

HRC Houston to Hold 9th Annual Gala, 'The Roaring '20s Ball' April 29th; Special Appearance by Actor George Takei and Bravo Television's Kyan Douglas.

The 9th Annual Houston Human Rights Campaign Gala, “The Roaring 20’s Ball,” will be held Saturday, April 29th, 2006, at the Hilton Americas Hotel. Grammy-nominated music artist Ms. Oleta Adams is scheduled to perform.

HOUSTON, TX (PRWEB) April 24, 2006

Presiding over the ‘20s theme fete are HRC Gala Tri-Chairs; Matthew Burrus, Fiona Dawson and Alton LaDay. The Honorary Co-Chairs of the 9th Annual event are Dr. Carolyn Farb and Mr. Bob Devlin. Thomas Downing serves as Gala Governor.

Special Guest Speaker for the evening will be actor/activist George Takei. Takei, best known for his portrayal of Mr. Sulu on Star Trek, made international headlines when he came out publicly in the fall of 2005. In the spring of 2006, he is embarking on a national speaking tour for the Human Rights Campaign Coming Out Project during which he will share his story and encourage others to talk about their lives as well.

George has more than 30 feature films and hundreds of television guest-starring roles to his credit. Recognized worldwide as a member of the original Star Trek cast, George received a star on Hollywood Boulevard’s Walk of Fame in 1986.

HRC National President Joe Solmonese is also scheduled to appear and will be introduced by Channel 2’s Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley.

The HRC Humanitarian Award will be given to Kyan Douglas, star of the NBC/Bravo Channel’s “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.” Prior to his acclaim as the health and beauty expert on the Emmy award-winning program, Douglas garnered praise and professional experience in the fields of skincare, hair and fitness.

In 2004, Kyan Douglas teamed up with global beauty brand L’Oreal Paris as the first ever-male spokesperson to endorse products for both women and men, joining the likes of Beyonce Knowles, Milla Jovovich, Natalia Vodianova and Heather Locklear. This year Douglas launched his first book dedicated to all the women in his life, “Beautified: Secrets for Women to Look Great and Feel Fabulous.” With “Beautified” Douglas reaches out to women with instruction for an improved lifestyle through better hair care, skincare, diet, fitness and sense of spirit. Douglas also lends his support to such charitable organizations as AMFAR, the B. CAUSE committee benefiting DIFFA and the Human Rights Campaign.

The HRC will also bestow three local awards during the evening; the Corporate Equality Award will be given to BP and presented by Channel 11’s Lisa Foronda; the Community Equality Award will be given to Former Army Specialist Tommy Cook and will be presented by Channel 13’s Gina Gaston; and the John Walzell Political Equality Award will be given to State Representative Senfronia Thompson and presented by Channel 2’s Jerome Gray.

This year’s Gala is being generously supported by local corporate sponsors: Neiman Marcus, Prudential Financial, Central Market, Continental Airlines, Momentum Audi, Shell, CBS Outdoor, Tim Surratt with Greenwood King Properties, BP, Hilton Americas-Houston, PaperCity, Tiffany & Co., Chevron, Peter Boyle Graphic Design, OutSmart, Duke Energy, Concierge Travel, Houston Voice, Heritage Texas Properties, Marathon Oil, Jacques Antiques & Fine Interiors, A Fare Extraordinaire, 104 KRBE, Stewart Title, Greenwood King Properties and Fulbright & Jaworski.

Tables for the HRC Gala range from $1750 - $3750 and can be purchased on-line at www. boxofficetickets. com or by calling 800-494-TIXS. Table purchases are also available by e-mailing galainfo @ hrchouston. org

For more information on The Roaring ‘20s Ball, please visit www. hrchouston. org.

The Human Rights Campaign is the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender political organization with members throughout the country. It effectively lobbies Congress, provides campaign support and educates the public to ensure that LGBT Americans can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.

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Shea Butter: a Moisturizer from All Naturals Cosmetics, Inc., Balances Sensitive Skin

2011-09-17T05:36:00.000-07:00

Shea Butter: a Moisturizer from All Naturals Cosmetics, Inc., Balances Sensitive Skin

Harvested once a year from the Magnifolia tree nut on the Afrikan Beauty's Shea farm, and shipped to Toronto for manufacturing and distribution, All Natural's products are rich in Vitamins A, B, C, D, E, F and K, Calcium, Iron and protein.

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) December 1, 2004

Karen Spence battles highly sensitive skin, is prone to reactions, bruising and scarring. No skin product eased her pain, until she branched out and found All Naturals Cosmetic's Shea butter from the Savannah region's "Tree of Life."

"You name it, I've tried it. I was looking for something that was all natural without chemicals or preservatives. I won't try anything else," says Spence, now an advocate of the cosmetic line.

Without even finishing one bottle each of the All Natural's Shea butter facial wash and the Hand & Body moisturizer, Spence's skin tone was balanced; her bruising and scarring diminished. Now, six months later, she uses most of the products including the All Naturals 100% Pure Shea Butter.

"The whole family can use our Shea Butter and other Shea Butter products in our line. It is a generic kind of product," says Lanre Tunji-Ajayi, All Naturals Cosmetics co-founder, in partnership with her husband, Tim Tunji-Ajayi.

All Naturals also uses black soap, derived from the West African palm trees. Its ingredients and affects are similar to Shea butter, but it cleanses rather than moisturizes. Amazing for acne, eczema and black spots on the skin. Shea butter is even eaten raw and its oil is used for cooking.

All Naturals enriches its product line with additional plant ingredients including cocoa butter, aloe vera and olive, coconut and palm kernal oils. Grapefruit extract is used as a natural preservative. All creams, cleansers and soaps reduce or eliminate skin ailments such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, black/white heads, blemishes, bruises, cuts, even maternity stretch marks.

"Research has found that Shea butter heals by penetrating down from the inside out. All our ingredients compliment each other, build and work well together," says Tunji-Ajayi.

While other prominent cosmetic companies may use Shea butter, All Naturals promotes itself as 'the Shea butter company', claiming to use unbleached, pure and a higher percentage of Shea Butter in all its products.

Available in U. S.A through Safari Group Inc. http://www. safarimkt. com (http://www. safarimkt. com) And Healthy Alternatives : nadleen@hotmail. com Available in CANADA by visitting the ethnic shelves of the Health&Beauty section of Wal-Mart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Hy&Zel, Pharma Plus, Jean Contu and various Health Food Stores. All Naturals products could be purchased on line by visitting http://www. allnaturalscosmetics. ca (http://www. allnaturalscosmetics. ca). For more information, please call (905) 417-9146/ 1877 ALL - SHEA or E-mail us at allnaturals@allnaturalscosmetics. ca.

Source: http://www. emailwire. com (http://www. emailwire. com).

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University of New England Hosts Ghana Health Leaders to Celebrate New Public Health Partnership

2011-09-17T01:47:00.000-07:00

University of New England Hosts Ghana Health Leaders to Celebrate New Public Health Partnership

The University of New England will welcome several dignitaries from the Republic of Ghana, West Africa in November to raise awareness of and celebrate a new health partnership. Events, free and open to the public, will be held at UNE’s Portland Campus Wednesday, November 10 through Friday, November 12, 2010. UNE’s Center for Community and Public Health, the Ghana Health Service, the University of Cape Coast (of Ghana), and several U. S. based health organizations have launched the Ghana Health Partnership to improve the health of the population of western Ghana.

Portland, ME (Vocus) October 29, 2010

UNE’s Center for Community and Public Health, the Ghana Health Service, the University of Cape Coast (of Ghana), and several U. S. based health organizations have launched the Ghana Health Partnership to improve the health of the population of western Ghana.

“We will work with colleagues in the partnership to identify, plan and evaluate innovations designed to improve health services in Ghana,” said Dr. Ron Deprez, director of UNE’s Center for Community and Public Health (CCPH). CCPH conducts research, demonstration and planning studies throughout the U. S. and abroad; CCPH also houses public health training and educational programs including the Graduate Program in Public Health. In addition the partnership will provide research and educational exchange opportunities for student and faculty from member institutions.

One area among several that the partnership will address is Ghana’s progress toward meeting United Nations Millennium Development Goals in Maternal and Child Health. According to Dr. Linda Vanotoo, Regional Director of the Western Region, Ghana Health Service, and a member of the Partnership, “Maternal and child health outcomes such as infant mortality have not changed in 10 years.”

Since 2008, UNE has organized health missions to Ghana with student health professionals from UNE and other schools. The Ghana Health Mission began in 1996 at the University of Massachusetts. It was brought to UNE by Dr. Jennifer Morton of the Westbrook College of Health Professions. Since 2008, Dr. Morton has organized four UNE missions, including inter-professional teams of health professionals of students and faculty.
For more information, go to http://www. une. edu/ccph/ghana

Events are free and open to the public at UNE’s Portland Campus, Stevens Avenue:
Wednesday, November 10, 2010, Noon to 1:30 p. m., WCHP Lecture Hall: Student/Faculty presentation of Ghana Transcultural Immersion Experience, March/August 2010

Thursday, November 11, 2010, Ludcke Auditorium
Noon – 1:30 p. m., Featured Lectures from Ghanaian Dignitaries:

Dr. Kofi Awusabe-Asare, Professor, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
“Education and Research at University of Cape Coast as it relates to the Ghana Health Partnership”

Dr. Linda Vanotoo, Western Health Minister, Ghana Health Service
“Maternal Child Morbidity and Mortality in the Western/Central Regions of Ghana”

Dr. Ahmed Adu-Oppong, Professor, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
“Community Based Experience and Services: A strategy to improve health care capacity and advance health status for the population of Ghana”

Thursday, November 11, 2010, Ludcke Auditorium
3:30 p. m. - 5 p. m., Demonstration of West African Drumming by Theo Martey, Akwaaba Dance Company

Thursday, November 11, 2010, WCHP Lecture Hall
6 p. m. – 7:30 p. m., Lectures by University of New England/Ghana Health Partnership Planners

Dr. Ron Deprez, Director, UNE’s Center for Community and Public Health
“Chronic Disease Detection, Management and Prevention”

Dr. Jennie Ward-Robinson, Director, Institute for Public Health Water Research
“Water, Hygiene & Sanitation in the Developing World: Where are we?”

Dr. Jennifer Morton, Assistant Professor, UNE’s Westbrook College of Health Professions
“Interprofessional Transcultural Immersion A New Paradigm”

Friday, November 12, 2010, WCHP Lecture Hall
Noon – 2 p. m., Panel Discussion
“Ghana Health Partnership A Unique Collaboration Poised to Influence Global Health Research, Education and Training Programs”

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Haute Living Magazine Launches Digital Edition in Las Vegas

2011-09-15T17:18:00.000-07:00

Haute Living Magazine Launches Digital Edition in Las Vegas

Luxury Print and Online Magazine Haute Living Expands its Editorial Empire Bringing its Digital Division to Las Vegas

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 22, 2010

Building on the success of its regional print editions in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, Haute Living Magazine has extended its online edition to Las Vegas. One of 11 U. S. and two international markets covered by Haute Living, the addition of Haute Living Las Vegas brings further promise to the ensured success of the magazine’s online market. Keeping readers abreast of the latest in luxury living in cities across the globe, Haute Living online is set to launch in 20 markets worldwide – including China, Moscow, Washington, D. C., Boston, Philadelphia, and more – by October, following already notable inductions in 11 US Markets, and two international.

Covering luxury news and trends in one of the fastest growing cities in the world, Haute Living Las Vegas delivers the latest happenings in luxury goods, services, travel, events, and people in The Entertainment Capital of the World. Home to internationally renowned resorts, shopping, fine dining, spas, entertainment, and events, Sin City is no stranger to affluent lifestyle, making it a suitable match for Haute Living. Haute Living has brought on a team of dedicated city contributors, who offer first-hand coverage of their region’s luxury lifestyle. This content is complemented by the weekly columns filed by experts in a variety of fields, including timepieces, automobiles, yachts, travel, dining, eco-living, health & nutrition, and more.

To check out what has been haute in Las Vegas up to now, visit http://lasvegas. hauteliving. com/ (http://lasvegas. hauteliving. com/)

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Insurance Agency Offers Insider Tips For Getting The Best Value In Health Insurance

2011-09-15T08:18:00.000-07:00

Insurance Agency Offers Insider Tips For Getting The Best Value In Health Insurance.

Elite Benefits of America reduces clients overall cost while increasing their health insurance coverage and protecting their assets.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 14, 2008

Elite Benefits of America, The Nation's Leading Agency for providing the absolute best value for health insurance and asset protection, now offers a program that waives the deductible in the event of an accident or injury to reduce the policy holder's out-of-pocket expenses, in some cases to $0.00.

"If you take advantage of the competitive rates combined with the 100% co-insurance option on their HSA plans -- it's like having free coverage for accidents/injuries," says Arthur "Butch" Zemar, President of Elite Benefits of America.

When you combine this with the Tax Savings from the HSA (Health Savings Account) policy and fully fund the account you will have an unbeatable "best value" health insurance policy for your family. Families can also choose the "Embedded Deductible" option to reduce their deductible by half if one family member suffers from an illness.

By fully funding your HSA account you would be able to take full advantage of the tax savings the IRS allows, helping to reduce your overall health insurance premiums. If you are self-employed the IRS allows you to deduct your premiums, as well as the funds you contribute to your account. In some cases this can net $0.00 in health insurance premiums.

At Elite Benefits of America we reduce our clients' overall cost while increasing their coverage. For additional information on taking advantage of this program please visit Elite Benefits program Information (http://elitebenefits. net/Videos/VideosPage3.htm) and download our Special Report (http://elitebenefits. net/free_report/free_report. htm).

About Elite Benefits of America:
Elite Benefits of America is a national marketing organization that recommends only the best value when it comes to health insurance. To keep our clients well-informed we provide many opportunities to gain additional knowledge regarding health care concerns via articles, e-books and speaking at public events. The President's next speaking event is June 12th at 11:30am in the Chicago south suburban area. Check out http://www. crwchamber. com (http://www. crwchamber. com) for more information if you plan on attending.

Contact:
Elite Benefits of America
888-535-3006
Http://www. EliteBenefits. net (http://www. EliteBenefits. net)

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Medical Data Systems, Inc. (MDS) Marks 25 Years of Service to the Healthcare Industry

2011-09-15T04:18:00.000-07:00

Medical Data Systems, Inc. (MDS) Marks 25 Years of Service to the Healthcare Industry

Medical Data Systems, Inc. (MDS), a national leader in accounts receivable management and collection services marks 25 years of service to the healthcare industry.

Vero Beach, FL (PRWEB) February 13, 2010

National healthcare receivables industry leader, MDS, has reached a significant milestone and is celebrating 25 years in providing accounts receivable management and collection services to healthcare systems, hospitals, and physician practices and organizations across the country.

The company was founded in 1985 by G. David Miller, CEO and President, and his wife Amy in Sebring, Florida. Understanding the needs and concerns of the healthcare provider community, they developed a proprietary software system for their work with physician practices and respected healthcare systems and hospitals. In addition to the Professional Fee Billing services they offered at the time, MDS pioneered Secondary Bad Debt Collections, and secured their first national multi-hospital system, setting the foundation for the company's future growth.

Gary Ball joined MDS as partner and CFO in 1997, adding a high level of financial and business acumen to the company. MDS then relocated its corporate office to Vero Beach, Florida, and began a major expansion effort to broaden their client base outside of the Southeast market. Now with clients not only nationwide, but also in Alaska and the U. S. Virgin islands, MDS continues to pursue their development goals by offering a complete suite of revenue cycle solutions including: Professional Fee Billing, Extended Business Office (Early Out), Primary Collections and Secondary Bad-Debt Collections.

Today MDS services over 425 clients with 350 employees in 7 offices located throughout the United States. And even with these significant achievements realized over their 25 years in business, MDS continues to be a privately held company dedicated exclusively to the healthcare industry. The economic down-turn, along with an increasingly complex and competitive healthcare environment, has left many healthcare organizations with more responsibilities than ever, but with fewer resources to accomplish them. In response to the ever-changing challenges of healthcare collections faced by hospitals, MDS enhanced their technological capabilities and broadened their service lines to offer more encompassing solutions to their clients. In an age where agencies are closing or cutting back, MDS is positioned for growth, and continues to expand its operations and reach.

Some of their clients have commented: "MDS has proven to be an invaluable partner over the last 3 years. They have increased our cash collections by over $1.6 million, which our primary agencies were unable to collect. By teaming with MDS, our region continues to improve financially, with a continued emphasis on our valuable customer relationships."
Regional Director, PFS and Patient Access, for a 1,587-bed, non-profit health system

"As a multi-facility Healthcare organization, we recognize MDS as a leader in healthcare recovery. MDS is a professional organization with cutting edge technology and outstanding customer service." - Executive Director, Business Office Operations, for a 50+bed hospital

"Over the past four years, MDS has become an integral part of our accounts receivable strategy. We rely on them to improve our cash collections in an ethical and reliable manner." - Executive Director, Patient Financial Services, for a 1,311-bed, five hospital system

For additional information on services, or other MDS related information, please contact Estelle Welte (ewelte(at)meddatsys(dot)com) or visit www. meddatsys. com.

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Seven Essential Parenting Skills Every Parent Must Have

2011-09-14T11:09:00.000-07:00

Seven Essential Parenting Skills Every Parent Must Have

Taking 11 years clinical experience, Toni Schutta, M. A., L. P. has developed a 10-hour parenting class that provides parents of children ages 3-12 with seven essential parenting skills they need to use daily to be successful parents. The seven essential skills include: keeping attachment strong; using positive communication; consistently using positive discipline methods; creatively using defiance busters; managing a child's anger; reducing sibling hassles; and boosting self-esteem. Classes start on March 21 and March 23, 2006 and are done by teleconference.

St. Paul, MN (PRWEB) March 3, 2006

Parenting is a huge, sometimes overwhelming job. But boiling the job down to 7 essential parenting skills every parent should use makes the job more manageable.

In the “7 Essential Parenting Skills for Effective Parenting” class starting March 21 and March 23 and available at www. getparentinghelpnow. com, Toni Schutta, Parent Coach and Licensed Psychologist, has taken some of the mystery out of parenting by providing a template that parents with children ages 3-12 years of age can use every day and return to time and time again.

“There are common building blocks that every parent needs to be successful,” Schutta said. “There are also common problems that parents face on a daily basis and the class I developed will help give parents the skills they need, answers to problems they face every day and the confidence to use the skills.”

So what are the 7 essential skills that every parent needs?

1)Keeping Attachment Strong

“A lot of attention gets paid to building an ‘attachment’ to children when they are infants, but then the topic gets shelved. I contend that a parent must continue to build and nurture the relationship with a child at every stage of their development. Attachment must be the essential building block that other parenting skills flow from,” Schutta said.

2)Using Positive Communication

“The word choices that parents make every day have an incredible power to enhance or harm the relationship with a child. Parents must make a conscious choice to use positive communication that will build mutual respect, cooperation and self-esteem,” Schutta said.

3)Consistently Using Discipline Methods

“This is often where things fall apart. I provide parents with 10 positive discipline approaches they can have in their parenting tool kit. Then we develop an individualized plan for parents to use and provide the support for implementing it,” Schutta said.

4)Creatively Using Defiance Busters

“The number one complaint I hear from parents is ‘He won’t do something the first time I ask.’ A parent needs to have a plan on how to handle defiance, because it happens almost every day,” Schutta explains.

5)Managing a Child’s Anger

“It’s hard to get through a day without a child feeling some type of frustration. Yet, parents typically do such a poor job teaching children how to express anger in a healthy way. I provide parents with many useful tips for learning to prevent and manage a child’s anger,” Schutta said.

6)Reducing Sibling Hassles

“Unwittingly, there are numerous ways that parents contribute to sibling rivalry on a daily basis. A parent can reduce his or her stress level significantly by learning how to handle sibling relations better,” Schutta claims.

7)Boosting Self Esteem

“It’s imperative to a child’s success that they have strong self-esteem. A parent plays a key role in its development and must be conscious of choices s/he makes daily to influence a child’s self-esteem,” Schutta said.

The “7 Essential Parenting Skills for Effective Parenting” class consists of 10 one-hour classes done by teleconference to make it easy for parents to participate. Participants also receive a workbook, audio recordings, individual attention and support. A Tuesday class starts on March 21 at 7:00 p. m. CT and a Thursday class starts on March 23 at 12:00 CT. Full details are available at www. getparentinghelpnow. com or by calling Schutta at 612-810-8687.

About Families First Coaching:

Toni Schutta, Parent Coach, M. A, Licensed Psychologist has 11 years experience helping families find solutions that work. Her company, Families First Coaching, is dedicated to building strong families by empowering parents with practical information, easy-to-use tools and helpful resources. The company website is at www. familiesfirstcoaching. com. Details for the “7 Essential Parenting Skills for Effective Parenting class are available at www. getparentinghelpnow. com.

Contact:

Toni Schutta, Parent Coach, M. A., L. P.

President, Families First Coaching

612-810-8687

Http://www. getparentinghelpnow. com (http://www. getparentinghelpnow. com)

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SE & Associates of Janesville, WI, and Murfreesboro, TN, is proud to announce the first complete Environmental Service management tool that is totally web-based, Digital Housekeeper

2011-09-13T05:41:00.000-07:00

SE & Associates of Janesville, WI, and Murfreesboro, TN, is proud to announce the first complete Environmental Service management tool that is totally web-based, Digital Housekeeper.

(PRWEB) June 21, 2004

With over 50 years of combined experience in managing and consulting for the Healthcare Housekeeping industry, SE & Associates has commissioned Sundial Software Corporation of Madison, WI, to assist with the completion of Digital Housekeeper.

Digital Housekeeper helps healthcare providers manage their housekeeping department. It accurately projects required staffing levels, balances work assignments, schedules and tracks projects, and maintains employee attendance and schedules. Additionally, Digital Housekeeper provides an audit trail of specific housekeeping activities and conducts customer satisfaction surveys.

SE & Associates trains their clientÂs housekeeping staff to use Digital Housekeeper. Subsequently they help analyze audit data and advise the client on improving efficiency. September of 2004 has been targeted for the product launch.

For more information about this and other service offerings from SE & Associates, contact Joseph Skalecki in Janesville, WI, or Steve Ellis in Murfreesboro, TN. Josephy Skalecki can be reached at 608-359-6113 or joe@seandassociates. com. Steve Ellis can be reached at 615-294-3981 or steve@seandassociates. com. You can visit their website at www. seandassociates. com.

Strategically located in Madison, Wausau and Appleton, WI, Sundial Software Corporation is a quality provider of outsourced information technology including staff augmentation, specialized consulting, project management, sophisticated software development, and small business services to WisconsinÂs data processing community since 1996. For more information, visit Sundial's web site at www. SundialSC. com, call Curtis Clark at 608-663-8100, or send an email to curtis. clark@sundialsc. com.

Attendance on Demand, Inc. to Exhibit at American Healthcare Association Convention in Chicago; Oct 4 - 7, 2009

2011-09-12T11:30:00.000-07:00

Attendance on Demand, Inc. to Exhibit at American Healthcare Association Convention in Chicago; Oct 4 - 7, 2009

Attendance on Demand, Inc. online employee time and attendance system is exhibiting at the American Healthcare Association's 60th Annual Convention & Expo "Quality Care Plus", October 4-7, 2009 held at Chicago's McCormick Place, Booth 568. Attendees see how Attendance on Demand employee time tracking and scheduling helps long-term healthcare facilities lower cost, streamline nurse scheduling

Farmington, MI (PRWEB) September 10, 2009

The event convenes long term care professionals dedicated to caring for more than 1.5 million frail, elderly, and disabled individuals in the United States in long term care facilities.

Attendees will see first-hand how Attendance on Demand time and attendance system lets healthcare providers meet staffing mandates, streamline coverage budget requirements, and improve scheduling. The Software as a Service helps long-term healthcare providers control cost of labor, the most significant expense faced by the long-term health care industry.

About Attendance on Demand, Inc. Software as a Service (SaaS) Attendance on Demand leverages over three decades of expertise in providing cost-effective, easily deployed time and attendance solutions. The service's advanced features for managing labor data -- calculating pay rules, scheduling employees, budgeting labor, automating benefit accrual, tracking attendance-based merit points -- meet the scalability, reliability and security requirements of today's organizations. Attendance on Demand tracks time and wage data for over 125,000 employees, and is available through an extensive network of human capital management experts across North America. www. attendanceondemand. com 1-800-465-9980

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New Weight, New Body, New Swimsuit for the New Year

2011-09-10T20:36:00.000-07:00

New Weight, New Body, New Swimsuit for the New Year

Reward yourself for making and keeping that New Year's weight loss resolution with a flattering new swimsuit from Canyon Beachwear

Malibu, Calif. (PRWEB) January 16, 2008

Year after year, losing weight is the #1 New Year's resolution that people make. If you are among those who have embarked on a new diet in 2008, congratulations. When you take better care of yourself by eating right and exercising regularly, you feel great, regardless of how fast the weight comes off. And when you finally reach the ideal weight you have been holding as your goal, you will look terrific.

Many dieters motivate themselves to stick to their resolution by covering their refrigerators with photos of their favorite celebrities showing off their bodies in a sexy swimsuit. If you're looking for inspiration, already this year young celebs including Jessica Alba, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Fergie, Jessica Simpson and Rihanna have made appearances on tropical beaches wearing tiny bikinis. Not to mention a few bathing beauties like Penelope Cruz, Kim Cattrall and Catherine Zeta-Jones, who prove that age is just a number when it comes to looking fabulous.

But even gorgeous starlets have their insecurities. Newlywed "Grey's Anatomy" actress Katherine Heigl admitted that she worked out before her wedding to slim down, not just for the gown, but also for the bikini she wore during her honeymoon in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico--just in case the paparazzi snapped her picture.

Katherine's story illustrates one of the best methods to get motivated for losing weight: anticipation of an upcoming trip. The experts at Canyon Beachwear suggest that you book a spring vacation to a tropical resort now. Purchasing a flattering designer swimsuit in advance can help you visualize how great you will look when you are suntanning on the beach in March or April, after a couple of months of diet and exercise.

This time of year, a good selection of swimsuits can be hard to find in the usual places like departments stores or malls. But an online specialty retailer like Canyon Beachwear carries a wide variety of the most current designs and accessories all year round at reasonable prices. With their huge selection and personalized customer assistance, you will find the top designers that your favorite celebrities are wearing, as well as unique swimsuit and cover-up styles that perfectly fit your newly slimmed-down body.

Let Canyon Beachwear inspire you to achieve your New Year's resolution starting now. Browse their online catalog today, at www. canyonbeachwear. com. Keep eating healthy meals and working out several times a week, while in your mind's eye, holding the picture of yourself looking fit and trim in that new swimsuit.

And voila! A svelte new you for the New Year!

ABOUT CANYON BEACHWEAR:
Canyon Beachwear is a chain of 8 boutiques located in California and New York as well as online at www. CanyonBeachwear. com. They carry hundreds of swimsuit styles from dozens of the most popular designers, including Anne Cole, Calvin Klein, DKNY, Salinas, L Space, Juicy Couture, Gottex, Michael Kors, Nautica, Zoe NYC and many, many more. The stores and website are staffed by specially trained, knowledgeable customer service representatives, with free shipping and returns for online orders. At Canyon Beachwear, customers can always find the perfect swimsuit that matches their body type, size and lifestyle.

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Hyptalk. com Tackles Swine Flu with a Free Healing MP3

2011-09-10T20:01:00.000-07:00

Hyptalk. com Tackles Swine Flu with a Free Healing MP3

Could Hypnosis prevent you from Catching the Swine Flu? Will Watching the News about Swine Flu Make You Sick?

Palm Beach Gardens, FL (PRWEB) September 17, 2009

Spend 30 minutes a day in Hypnosis, and you will greatly improve your chances of staying healthy this year (and every year). Hyptalk. com wants to show you just how powerful your mind is and your thoughts are by giving away their brand new release of "Stay Healthy and Well with Hypnosis" A two-track Downloadable Hypnosis MP3, valued at $39.00.

Hyptalk. com has created a special website for customers and newcomers alike to download a Free Hypnosis MP3 throughout the Flu season. For those who might be scared of the risks involved with the Swine Flu Vaccine, Hypnosis provides a risk-free alternative. The healing benefits found in hypnosis have been known about and researched for decades. Hypnosis has been positively regarded by the American Medical Society (AMA) as a useful therapeutic tool since 1958. Well before the AMA, hypnosis was an ancient art widely used in the Orient as an all purpose medical tool.

Now Hyptalk. com has created a program, helping you to boost your immunity levels using your subconscious mind. It is free for a limited time only and can be now downloaded at http://www. beatswineflunow. com (http://www. beatswineflunow. com).

Not only will this program work to help prevent you from getting Swine Flu H1N1, but it will help you avoid influenza all together as well as make a huge difference in your level of stress. Stress is the number one cause of illness. So, you could find yourself staying healthy from all colds and viruses.

"It really hit home with me just how serious this is when a dear friend of mine's daughter landed in the ICU in total isolation in Jupiter, FL" Victoria Gallagher says, "I wish I had been able to reach people sooner with this program, because I believe we really can prevent this from getting out of hand if people would only learn how to program their minds to stay healthy."

"I was already working on a Hypnosis program for help with the Swine Flu and will eventually sell it for $39.00 like the rest of my Two-Session Hypnosis programs" Victoria Gallagher, president of Hyptalk. com says. "Right now, I just want to focus on what I can do to stop this. I feel it's my responsibility to share this information with the world."

Of course, in addition to the Hypnosis you must also continue to use the common sense tips that are provided by the officials. Keeping your hands sanitized is a big key. Eating healthy, getting plenty of rest, moderate exercise, drinking water, and taking vitamins will all be allies for you to stay well.

Hypnosis is Safe and Natural and Easy. Nearly everyone can be Hypnotized if they are willing to be.

Hypnosis is a level of awareness, a state you naturally enter into many times throughout the day and don't realize it. You are getting hypnotized whenever you watch television, read a book, or do other activities which involve repetition.

Watching the news about the Swine Flu Pandemic on TV can instantly put you in a hypnotic trance because a strong emotion, such as Fear creates an altered state of awareness, otherwise called a Hypnotic Trance. Then you hear the list of symptoms (while in this trance) and it is just like giving a direct command to your subconscious mind.

However, you can combat those commands by spending anywhere from 15 and 30 minutes in hypnosis daily and think about and visualize the positive outcomes you want to create.
You are instructed in the hypnotic session to think phrases like "I am staying well" versus "I don't want to get sick" While the phrases may seem to be saying the same thing; they have two entirely different effects on the subconscious mind which controls your immune system.

For additional information on how to get the free hypnosis download, a $39.00 value, visit http://www. beatswineflunow. com (http://www. beatswineflunow. com)

About Hyptalk. com:

Hyptalk. com, LLC is one of the most recognized names in hypnosis. In business since 1999. They have a huge catalog of over 100 Hypnosis CDs and DVDs to choose from. They have a strong reputation for satisfying their customers. Their recording technology is state of the art.

Contact:

Victoria Gallagher, President
Hyptalk. com
561-691-4500
Http://www. hyptalk. com (http://www. hyptalk. com)

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Ez Money At Home Annonces Grand Re-Opening

2011-09-08T21:26:00.000-07:00

Ez Money At Home Annonces Grand Re-Opening

EZ Money at home, a provider of links and information pertaining to home based business opportunities, announced today their grand re opening. After a redesign of the site, they are hoping that it will be much easier for people interested in working from home to access business opportunities and tips on how to effectively and successfully work from the comfort of their own home.

Alma, Ontario, Canada (PRWEB) April 24, 2006

“We believe in the right of a family to nurture, teach, and raise their own children with love and wisdom despite an economy and society that has evolved to cause millions of children to spend the majority of their quality time with other people, often virtual strangers,” says Kevin Hansen, owner of EZ Money at Home, “We have provided the ability for anyone who wants to work at home to be able to do so without falling victim to work at home schemes.”

The goal of EZ Money at Home is to provide a free resource for people who are interested in the work at home lifestyle. Working at home affords people a more balanced, stress-free way of living. It is also a more nurturing and healthy way to raise children, ensuring that children have a parent to come to instead of a stranger. Working from home also brings benefits to our environment when people are not on the roads driving to and from work every day.

The website is geared toward both employers and employees. Employers can get tips on how to promote the work at home lifestyle by outsourcing jobs and using the Internet and web based communication tools to allow their employees to be more flexible in having to come to the office. Employees can get tips on what works and what does not. They can talk with other people involved with home based businesses to get tips and share advice by using the forum.

About EZ Money At Home

Founded in 2003, EZ Money at Home is a leading provider of links, articles and business opportunities for the home based business entrepreneur. The entirely free web site is dedicated to advocating, promoting and facilitating the work at home lifestyle. EZ Money at home is headquartered in ( where?) and may be found online at www. ezymoneyathome. com.

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Virginia Hospital Center Seeks to Reduce Operating Costs and Improve Supply Chain with Broadlane

2011-09-07T13:34:00.000-07:00

Virginia Hospital Center Seeks to Reduce Operating Costs and Improve Supply Chain with Broadlane

Broadlane to provide variety of supply chain and procurement services to hospital

Dallas (Vocus) June 17, 2009

Broadlane (http://www. broadlane. com) announced today that Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Virginia has selected Broadlane as the exclusive provider of supply chain management and procurement services to help manage its approximate $52 million in annual spend. The relationship is effective October 1, 2009.

Virginia Hospital Center will access Broadlane's unparalleled national GPO portfolio of consumable supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals and purchased services. Additionally, Virginia Hospital Center will utilize OnRamp® (Broadlane's client portal) to access contract and vendor information, run reports (such as pharmacy price verification), view Broadlane news and information and download training and continuing education.

"This is a time when cost-management is a must," said Robin Norman, senior vice president and chief financial officer, Virginia Hospital Center. "Supply chain is our second largest operating expense. We examined many companies looking for ways improve our supply chain and decrease operating costs. Broadlane emerged as the leader with the best solutions to meet our needs and deliver significant savings."

Virginia Hospital Center will utilize a full array of Broadlane's cost management services including:
Capital Equipment Services, including Live Group Buys and Quote Review where price, warranty and term information is verified for accuracy. Broadlane client hospitals historically save approximately 25 percent and up to three months of research and negotiation time through participation at Broadlane Live Group Buys.

Clinical Consulting provided through The Preference Group™. The Preference Group will provide custom physician preference item (PPI) sourcing initiatives and consult on a variety of standardization and utilization initiatives.

BroadLink® (Broadlane's e-commerce exchange) will automate and manage transactions between Virginia Hospital facilities and suppliers electronically. The hospital can also manage purchase orders, purchase acknowledgements, advanced ship notifications, invoices and product and price updates through BroadLink.

Transaction Management Services will increase Virginia Hospital Center's efficiency and lower its procurement-related expenses through Broadlane's National Procurement Center, a centralized operation in Dallas. After buyers release purchase orders, transaction specialists will determine the most efficient means for processing purchase orders through BroadLink and ensure that contracted products are priced correctly. Leveraging BroadLink, Broadlane's transaction experts will process purchase orders and acknowledgements and manage workflows associated with correcting price discrepancies. For suppliers not supporting ecommerce, Broadlane will process orders via phone or fax, providing Virginia Hospital Center with "virtual EDI." Information on all orders - not just those processed via EDI - will return to Virginia Hospital Center electronically allowing consolidation of all transaction history.

Item Master Services will cleanse and synchronize Virginia Hospital's item master. This helps improve the quality of purchase order data which streamlines subsequent purchases and accounts payable activities focusing on reconciling vendor invoices with eligible contracts and enrollments to pay the correct price.

Informatics for access to reports and to improve insight related to contracts, capital equipment, pharmacy and other key areas of spend management. Broadlane's informatics suite includes Sustainable, Transformational, Actionable Reports (S. T.A. R.) metrics reporting technology that benchmarks supply chain performance against goals, peers and best practices.

"We are pleased to welcome Virginia Hospital Center as a Broadlane Client," said David Ricker, president and chief executive officer, Broadlane. "Virginia Hospital Center was seeking innovative and effective cost-saving solutions, and we are confident that the custom solutions we developed will help deliver the savings and operational improvements they require."

About Virginia Hospital Center

For over 60 years, Virginia Hospital Center has provided exceptional medical services to the Washington metropolitan area. Virginia Hospital Center's $150 million state-of-the-art facility offers comprehensive healthcare and multiple Centers of Excellence including Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery, the first NAPBC-accredited Center for Breast Health in Virginia, Neuroscience, Oncology, Total Joint Replacement (hip and knee), Women & Infant Health and Urology. Growing service lines include Executive Health and the only Lung Cancer Center in northern Virginia.

Virginia Hospital Center is a teaching hospital, long-associated with Georgetown University's School of Medicine, and accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health. For additional information, please visit www. virginiahospitalcenter. com.

About Broadlane

Broadlane is the leading cost management company for healthcare providers. Its core services include supply chain management and clinical workforce management services.
Broadlane's comprehensive supply chain services include:
Unparalleled national and custom contracting for supplies, pharmaceuticals, equipment and purchased services Innovative Procurement Services and purchase transaction management Clinical Services for managing clinical preference items and operating room and cath lab spending Comprehensive Materials Management Services - including outsourcing Informatics - benchmarking, advanced analytics and reporting Supply chain technology and e-commerce

Broadlane Workforce Management™ addresses nurses and allied healthcare practitioners and includes:

External shift and agency management services Internal shift management, including electronic shift auctions Regional nurse float pool management and internal agency management E-commerce workforce exchange linking healthcare providers, clinical staff and agencies, enabling efficient shift management and fulfillment and reconciliation

Broadlane's clients include leading providers such as Advocate Health Care, Ascension Health, Beaumont Hospitals, CHRISTUS Health, Continuum Health Partners, Kaiser Permanente, Kindred Healthcare, MedCath Corporation, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System, Tenet Healthcare, The Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati, US Oncology and UMass Memorial Health Care.

The company is headquartered in Dallas with offices in Cincinnati, Detroit, Houston, New York City and Oakland. For more information, visit www. broadlane. com.

Media Contact:
Christi Davidson
Broadlane
972.813.4122

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Athlete/Fitness Enthusiast Launches 'Max Muscle Sports Nutrition' Franchise Near Oakland's Lake Merritt

2011-09-07T00:50:00.000-07:00

Athlete/Fitness Enthusiast Launches 'Max Muscle Sports Nutrition' Franchise Near Oakland's Lake Merritt

Gina Cole, Entrepreneur/Athlete/Fitness enthusiast is the proud owner of Max Muscle Lake Merritt - the San Francisco Bay Area's newest member of the internationally renowned Max Muscle Sports Nutrition franchise.

Oakland, CA (PRWEB) May 27, 2008

Who: Gina Cole, Entrepreneur/Athlete/Fitness enthusiast hosts
What: grand opening of Max Muscle Sports Nutrition Outlet
Where: Max Muscle Lake Merritt | 578 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
When: Saturday, June 7, 2008 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: free - Everyone's invited!

Featuring:
Golden State Warrior Girls (cheerleaders) | Warrior mascot "Thunder"
Former NFL safety Shaunard Harts (KC Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks)
Autograph/photo opportunities | Warriors game ticket raffles
Deep product sale prices and more!

Gina Cole, proud owner of Max Muscle Lake Merritt, states that her athletic background and passion for a fit and healthy lifestyle are what persuaded her to become a Max Muscle franchisee. "Supplements are not just for athletes or fitness enthusiasts," said Cole. "They are important for men and women of all ages and at every fitness level."

About Gina Cole:
Oakland, CA native Gina Cole is owner of Max Muscle Lake Merritt, the Bay Area's newest member of the internationally renowned Max Muscle Sports Nutrition franchise. She opened the doors to Max Muscle Lake Merritt in March 2008, with the intent of promoting a healthier lifestyle for people in her community. She is a fitness enthusiast and former 400 meter runner, who competed on the PAC-10 University of California at Berkeley track team. Cole earned a Masters in Business Administration from Temple University, and spent the next 12 years working for major pharmaceutical companies in various capacities, where she became educated on the application and benefits of nutritional supplements.

About Max Muscle:
Max Muscle, established in 1990, is the premier franchise specializing in Sports Nutrition. Max Muscle offers a diverse but integrated product mix of innovative nutritional supplements, fashionable athletic apparel and magazine publishing that targets a broad consumer base with a true passion for fitness and health. This combination is unique within the industry and has allowed Max Muscle to establish itself as a market leader within the health and fitness industry.

Founded by athletes committed to living a healthy lifestyle that exercise and nutrition provides, Max Muscle manufactures a high quality line of sports nutrition products and custom athletic apparel that has remained popular for over a decade.

Editors: On-site interview/photo opportunities. For information, photos or interviews, please contact: Gina Cole | 510.812.2858

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