ArcaMax Launches News Editions

ArcaMax Launches News Editions

ArcaMax Publishing, a leading provider of feature news online, is now offering daily sports, business, and current news ezines -- free publications delivered by e-mail to subscribers.

Newport News, VA (PRWEB) April 9, 2006

ArcaMax Publishing, a leading provider of feature news online, is now offering daily sports, business, and current news ezines -- free publications delivered by e-mail to subscribers.

"News is simply not news unless it is accessible. Our publications are free and easy to get," said Scott Wolf, CEO of ArcaMax Publishing. "Having daily e-mail updates allow our readers to stay current with the major events."

By e-mail, ArcaMax provides regular news updates twice daily. On the ArcaMax news site, breaking news stories are posted several times per hour. All combined, hundreds of news headlines are provided per day -- made possible through an arrangement with trusted news source United Press International (UPI).

The news publications join more than 40 other free -- and family-friendly -- publications from ArcaMax, including entertainment news and popular comics such as "Garfield" and "Baby Blues." The company also recently launched an online book club with more than 500 classic books available for free. More than a million people are subscribed to ArcaMax newsletters (or commonly referred to as "ezines").

The news publications take ArcaMax from being not only a feature news provider, but a source of current events. Studies have shown that more and more people are turning to online news instead of traditional methods of receiving news.

"This service is especially useful to people who simply enjoy reading the news on their own schedules," Wolf added.

All three ezines are delivered twice a day on weekdays (in the morning and afternoon). Business and Current News editions are sent once per day on the weekends while Sports Update maintains the twice per day schedule on the weekends. Sports subscribers receive scores, news, and schedules for the big games and matches (MLB, NFL, NHL, golf and tennis are included).

Subscribers who choose to receive the Business News ezine have access to news on stocks and company acquisitions and other major events.

Current headlines include a variety of political, domestic and international headlines.

The Sports, Business, and Current Headlines ezines can be subscribed to free on the ArcaMax Web site at http://www. arcamax. com/cgi-bin/reg (http://www. arcamax. com/cgi-bin/reg). Other ezines include Entertainment, Bible Verses, Recipes, and Health & Fitness. All news headlines may also be accessed for free at the ArcaMax News page (http://www. arcamax. com/cgi-bin/news/channel/1048 (http://www. arcamax. com/cgi-bin/news/channel/1048)).

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AYSO and the National Recreation and Park Association Launch Soccer Partnership

AYSO and the National Recreation and Park Association Launch Soccer Partnership

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) have announced a national partnership to focus public awareness on the importance of play and its impact on health, wellness, environmental stewardship and youth development.

Ashburn, Va. (Vocus) April 29, 2010

The National Recreation and Park Association (http://www. nrpa. org/) (NRPA) and the American Youth Soccer Organization (http://www. ayso. org/home. aspx) (AYSO) have announced a national partnership to focus public awareness on the importance of play and its impact on health, wellness, environmental stewardship and youth development.

NRPA and AYSO launched this new partnership recently during NRPA’s 2010 Legislative Forum on Parks and Recreation in Washington, D. C. Advocating on behalf of AYSO, NRPA brought to the attention of legislators the crucial need for continued park funding for soccer and other sports fields in communities nationwide.

“NRPA welcomes AYSO as a new partner to add to the voices underscoring the importance of physical activity, youth development and environmental stewardship,” said Barbara Tulipane, Chief Executive Officer for NRPA.

Key elements of the new partnership include:
A combined communications effort using both AYSO’s and NRPA’s outreach to highlight the importance of healthy communities in terms of AYSO soccer programs in local park and recreation facilities. The development of targeted research that demonstrates the benefits of youth soccer to the environment, reducing crime and youth development. The Provision of an AYSO Soccer in a Box resource that can assist park and recreation departments in expanding their current in-house youth soccer programs or launching new programs to serve their community’s families. “For 46 years, AYSO has been a leader in promoting that play and physical activity are crucial for the health and development of all children,” said AYSO National President Mike Wade. “We are very excited to be working with NRPA, whose 21,000 parks and recreation department members make this their daily mission.”

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing park, recreation and conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people. Touching more than 200 million people across 16,000 public park and recreation agencies represented by 21,000 members, NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy lifestyles, recreation initiatives, and conservation of natural open spaces and cultural resources.

For more than 40 years, NRPA has been the voice advocating the significance of making parks, open space and recreation available to all Americans. NRPA’s vision is that by 2020, every person in America will have convenient access to safe and affordable public park and recreation opportunities. For more information, visit www. NRPA. org]. For digital access to NRPA’s flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit www. parksandrec-magazine. org].

AYSO is the largest single-entity youth soccer organization in the U. S. It was founded in 1964 as an all-volunteer association offering an affordable, high quality soccer learning experience. It strives to fulfill its mission to develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs that promote a fun, family environment. AYSO carries out this mission through its six philosophies: Everyone Plays®, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship and Player Development. AYSO currently has over 550,000 youth players and 10,000 adult players participating in nearly 1,000 leagues across the United States, including AYSO Affiliate Members such as park and recreation programs.

For further information on the AYSO-NRPA partnership and how AYSO Soccer in a Box can work with your community’s park and recreation department, visit www. NRPA. org/soccer (http://www. NRPA. org/soccer)] or contact Pete MacPhail, AYSO development manager, at PeteM(at)ayso(dot)org or 310.848.5653.

For Further Information:
Sieglinde Friedman, NRPA
Sfriedman(at)nrpa(dot)org or 703.858.2161

Pete MacPhail, AYSO
PeteM(at)ayso(dot)org or 310.848.5653

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Trivani International Raises Close to $2 Million in Humanitarian Aid

Trivani International Raises Close to $2 Million in Humanitarian Aid

Nearly $2 million raised by Trivani International for charitable projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the U. S.

Springville, UT (PRWEB) April 23, 2010

Trivani International (http://www. trivani. net/ (http://www. trivani. net/)), the world’s first purpose-driven network marketing company, is close to raising $2 million dollars for the company’s charitable causes around the world. The money, generated by the sales of Trivani’s line of toxin-free personal care and nutritional products, will support projects like building schools in Kenya and providing low-cost surgeries for children in the Philippines.

“For us to raise such a large amount for impoverished people—in the midst of an economic recession, no less—shows that even when money is tight, people want to help, even if they’re across the planet,” says Dee Mower, President of Trivani International and the company’s sister non-profit organization, the Trivani Foundation (http://www. trivanifoundation. org/index. php (http://www. trivanifoundation. org/index. php)). “Our unique system allows people to help just by brushing their teeth with Trivani tooth gel and shampooing their hair with Trivani’s safe shampoo. They don’t need to change their budget to be able to provide substantial help. All they have to do is ‘switch stores’ and use Trivani products.”

The Trivani Foundation partners with almost a dozen charities to undertake humanitarian projects in Uganda, Kenya, Cambodia, Nepal, the Philippines and Mexico. Trivani also uses Facebook and other technologies to connect donors with the villages and individuals they sponsor. The Trivani Rescue Initiative (http://www. rescueinitiative. org/ (http://www. rescueinitiative. org/)) allows companies and organizations to sponsor an entire village, working closely with country managers on the ground to set goals that will help the village become completely self-sufficient.

Kelsey Thompson from Colorado, says, “I share Trivani with others, not just because I believe in the products, but because it gives me the chance to become directly involved in charitable work. I love connecting with the villagers from the places I’ve donated to and hearing them tell me that they love their new school or medical center or clean water well.”

About Trivani International
Trivani is the world’s first Purpose Marketing® company, using the power and profit of network marketing to provide ongoing humanitarian aid around the world. Trivani’s unique business model consists of two distinct but closely intertwined entities: Trivani International and the Trivani Foundation. This business model helps Trivani fulfill its humanitarian goals through three main missions: Purpose, Health, and Prosperity.

Persons interested in learning more about the company can go to http://www. trivani. com (http://www. trivani. com). Persons interested in the Trivani Foundation, a non-profit organization, and its humanitarian projects can go to http://www. trivanifoundation. org (http://www. trivanifoundation. org).

Leslie Deeanne Mower is available for media interviews and special speaking engagements.

For more information contact:
J. Michael Palka
619-977-5022

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Slow Food USA's Time For Lunch Campaign Inspires Americans to Take a Stand on Kids' Health through a National Day of Action on Labor Day

Slow Food USA's Time For Lunch Campaign Inspires Americans to Take a Stand on Kids' Health through a National Day of Action on Labor Day

Slow Food USA's Time for Lunch campaign will have more than 280 demonstrations across all 50 states on Labor Day to secure petition signatures and send a clear message to Congress to update the Child Nutrition Act and get real food into schools.

Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB) August 31, 2009

Slow Food USA (http://www. slowfoodusa. org (http://www. slowfoodusa. org)), today announced that its Time for Lunch campaign (http://www. slowfoodusa. org/timeforlunch (http://www. slowfoodusa. org/timeforlunch)) will be conducting more than 280 Eat-Ins (part potluck, part sit-in) to send a clear message to Congress to provide America's children with real food at school.

The Eat-Ins, taking place in all 50 states, make up a National Day of Action on Labor Day, Sept. 7, to publicly kick-off the Time for Lunch campaign. Thousands of people will share food in a public demonstration to show support for the need to invest in children's health, protect children against food that puts them at risk and teach children healthy habits that will last through life.

"It will be a picnic, a potluck and a virtual march on Washington. It will be a day when America shares food it believes in and demands real food for our children," stated Josh Viertel, president, Slow Food USA.

The campaign will continue to advocate for changes to the Child Nutrition Act throughout the fall to ensure that Congress passes legislation that gives kids the opportunity to grow up healthy. Congress is expected to take action on the legislation before the end of the year.

The Time for Lunch campaign is part of a growing movement to enact federal food policy that benefits Americans' health, especially the health of our children. Slow Food USA chapter leaders have been working diligently to reach out to other organizations, schools, local PTAs, churches, legislators, and community and fraternal organizations to bring as many people as possible to the table on Labor Day. More than 40 percent of local Eat-Ins are being organized by other organizations - or concerned citizens - that support the goals of the campaign.

Organizers will be collecting petition signatures to show elected officials that voters in their district demand change, as well as asking attendees to send letters and postcards to their legislators during the Eat-In. To date, more than 15,000 people have signed the Time for Lunch petition.

Additional Eat-In highlights include:
 Rep. Lynn Woolsey, champion of pending child nutrition legislation, and Rep. Barbara Lee, head of the Congressional Black Caucus, will both be attending Eat-Ins.  Eat-Ins in Marksville, La., and Dover, N. H. are planting new school gardens and repairing and planting greenhouses as part of their Eat-Ins.  The school nutrition director in Klukwan, Alaska is organizing an Eat-In on a Native American reservation to highlight the community's extraordinary effort to revamp its school lunch program.  The Eat-In committee in Asheville, N. C., built momentum for their Eat-In by organizing cooking classes during the summer at schools in low-income neighborhoods.  Los Angeles Eat-In organizers partnered with a youth empowerment group to get local high school students knocking on doors and talking to local businesses to get them involved in their Eat-Ins.

The Time for Lunch campaign is asking people to contact their legislators and tell them to invest in the health of our children by allocating $1 more per day per child for lunch. The USDA currently reimburses schools $2.68 for each meal served to a student who qualifies for a free lunch, but most of this covers labor, equipment and overhead costs - with less than $1 going toward actual ingredients.

The campaign also seeks to protect against foods that put children at risk by establishing strong standards for all food sold at school, including food from vending machines and school fast-food. In addition, the campaign is pushing for the government to provide mandatory funding to allow schools to teach children healthy eating habits by establishing farm-to-school programs and school gardens.

To show your support, sign-on to the Time for Lunch petition, or for details on how to attend an Eat-In in your area on Labor Day, visit our web site at http://www. slowfoodusa. org/timeforlunch (http://www. slowfoodusa. org/timeforlunch). A copy of the policy platform is available at http://www. slowfoodusa. org/index. php/campaign/time_for_lunch/the_platform (http://www. slowfoodusa. org/index. php/campaign/time_for_lunch/the_platform).

About Slow Food USA:
Slow Food USA is a non-profit organization working to create a just and sustainable food system. Slow Food USA has 210 chapters, with more than 60,000 members and supporters in the United States, and is part of a larger 130-country international network. The organization creates youth programs to bring the values of eating local, sustainable and just food to schools and campuses, revitalizes and renews disappearing foods and food traditions, and advocates for a national food policy in which all people can eat food that is good for them, good for the people who grow it and good for the planet.

For more information, please contact:
Brian Sinderson
Phone: 718-260-8000

Follow Us:
Facebook: Slow Food USA
Twitter: @SlowFoodUSA

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HealthGrades Acquires WrongDiagnosis. com; Significantly Enhances Web Content and Adds Over Five Million Monthly Unique Users : All Cash Acquisition Expected to be Immediately Accretive Conference Call at 10:00 am Eastern Time Today

HealthGrades Acquires WrongDiagnosis. com; Significantly Enhances Web Content and Adds Over Five Million Monthly Unique Users : All Cash Acquisition Expected to be Immediately Accretive Conference Call at 10:00 am Eastern Time Today

Health Grades, Inc. (Nasdaq:HGRD), the leading healthcare ratings company, announces the acquisition of WrongDiagnosis. com, a highly trafficked health information and community Web site. According to comScore MediaMetrix’s September rankings, the combined HealthGrades’ sites will comprise the 9th largest ad-supported healthcare property, after considering the recent merger and acquisition activity among other health properties.

GOLDEN, Colo. (PRWEB) October 14, 2008

WrongDiagnosis. com was owned by Adviware Pty. Ltd., a privately held company based in Australia. HealthGrades acquired the WrongDiagnosis. com Web site, along with the company's CureResearch. com Web site, certain intellectual property and other domains, for approximately $6.2 million in cash. The owners of Adviware will receive additional consideration if they exceed certain page view and revenue targets. Certain principals of Adviware will provide consulting services to HealthGrades for up to two years. Adviware generates revenue of approximately $2 million annually. HealthGrades management anticipates the acquisition will be immediately accretive to earnings.

"HealthGrades. com has long been the leading online destination for active patients – individuals in immediate need of researching and choosing doctors, hospitals and other healthcare providers. We are now enhancing our positioning to be a more comprehensive resource coach to active patients by augmenting our ratings and other quality information with condition-specific information and community forums that continue our mission to guide Americans to better healthcare," said Kerry Hicks, CEO of HealthGrades.

"Through its WrongDiagnosis. com and CureResearch. com Web sites, Adviware has demonstrated an ability to present healthcare consumers with medical information that is easily interpreted, yet highly relevant. We are confident that this information will be valued by HealthGrades' active patient user base and the combined web properties will provide a platform for enhanced growth and improved profitability. This acquisition will allow advertisers to target active patients specifically by condition or treatment area across a range of content, from healthcare ratings, to state-of-the-art health risk assessment tools," Hicks added.

Conference Call

HealthGrades will hold a conference call to discuss this acquisition today at 10:00 a. m. Eastern Time/8:00 a. m. Mountain Time. If you would like to participate, please call (866) 713-8565 at least ten minutes prior to the start time of 10:00 am ET/8:00 am MT and reference the following - Confirmation number: 23164077, Host Name: Allen Dodge, Company: HealthGrades. The telephone replay will be available one hour after the conclusion of the teleconference at (888) 286-8010 passcode 76766653 until November 13, 2008.

About HealthGrades

Health Grades, Inc. (Nasdaq:HGRD) is the leading healthcare ratings organization, providing ratings and profiles of hospitals, nursing homes and physicians. Millions of patients and many of the nation's largest employers, health plans and hospitals rely on HealthGrades' independent ratings, advisory services and decision-support resources to make healthcare decisions based on the quality and cost of care. More information on the company can be found at http://www. healthgrades. com (http://www. healthgrades. com).

About Adviware Pty. Ltd.

Adviware Pty. Ltd owned and operated two principal Web sites; WrongDiagnosis. com, which includes symptoms, diagnosis and treatment information including a database of statistics and cross-referenced medical information, tools and community forums covering more than 11,000 conditions and treatments, and attracting more than five million individual visitors each month and CureResearch. com, which provides free information on more than 2,000 diseases and conditions with articles on treatments and research options and attracting more than four hundred thousand individual visitors each month.

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including without limitation statements relating to the Company's expected unique users on the HealthGrades' Web properties, management's expectation that the acquisition will be immediately accretive and potential enhanced growth and improved profitability. Actual results may differ materially from those described in such forward-looking statements due to several factors, including without limitation, substantial reduction in unique users on the HealthGrades' web properties, drop in cost per thousand impression (CPM) rates if advertisers reduce online spending, unforeseen additional expenditures related to the acquisition and other factors described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, especially the section entitled "Risk Factors" in its 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.

Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers™ Meals to Redefine 'The Working Lunch' Through Live, One-of-a-Kind, Online Experience

Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers™ Meals to Redefine 'The Working Lunch' Through Live, One-of-a-Kind, Online Experience

More and more office workers are trapped at their desks during the lunch hour. In fact, according to a recent Omnibus survey, 60 percent of office workers in the United States said they eat lunch at their desks at least once or twice a week. To accommodate this growing trend and bring humor into the work day, Healthy Choice has joined forces with MSN to introduce the "The Working Lunch" -- a unique Web site featuring a live, four-hour show consisting of improvised sketch-theme comedy segments, directed by visitors on http://www. workinglunch. msn. com.

Omaha, Neb. (PRWEB) November 13, 2008

More and more office workers are trapped at their desks during the lunch hour. In fact, according to a recent Omnibus survey, 60 percent of office workers in the United States said they eat lunch at their desks at least once or twice a week.(i)

To accommodate this growing trend and bring humor into the work day, Healthy Choice has joined forces with MSN to introduce the "The Working Lunch" (http://www. workinglunch. msn. com) -- a unique Web site featuring a live, four-hour show consisting of improvised sketch-theme comedy segments, directed by visitors on http://www. workinglunch. msn. com (http://www. workinglunch. msn. com). This exciting interactive experience will enhance the lunch hour for these hard-working professionals at noon today in each time zone across the country.

Through streaming video technology, this unpredictable, live program is brought to life in the new "prime time" of today's time-crunched office workers. From Nov. 12 through Nov. 25, for 10 consecutive business days, between the hours of 12 p. m. and 4 p. m. EST, Web site visitors to http://www. workinglunch. msn. com (http://www. workinglunch. msn. com) can participate in the digital experience by voting on sketch themes and directing the improvisational comedy group, which includes Second City alumni and actors from the new Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers television commercials.

The live improvised performances will take the form of an actual office meeting, and the ensemble cast will integrate Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers meals, new complete, freshly prepared and healthful lunch options that can be stored in a desk or a pantry, into each sketch. Once produced, the day's shows will be archived on the site. Condensed sketches are embeddable, making them easy to share with friends across the Internet.

According to Nielsen in 2008, people between the ages of 25 and 54 consume 90 percent of their total Internet usage time during working lunch hours, between 11 a. m. and 2 p. m.(ii)

"'The Working Lunch,' just like Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers, is designed to give busy office workers a lunch hour they can look forward to," said Michael Locascio, vice president of marketing at ConAgra Foods. "This interactive experience provides the online entertainment and humor that deskbound and time-strapped office workers are seeking, while underscoring the convenience, great taste and nutritional value of Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers."

"Our Branded Entertainment and Experiences Team is thrilled to be partnering with Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers to provide our audience with exactly what they need, a break from the work day," said Michael Sigenthaler, director, MSN Branded Entertainment and Experiences. "'The Working Lunch,' is a fast, humorous and entertaining snack that allows our customers to control what they will see next."

"The Working Lunch" is the next step in the overall Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers launch and the growing movement to enhance the way people eat lunch during the work day. This virtual experience will continue with a fresh series of live, online meeting sketches in January 2009.

About Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers
Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers meals are priced at $3.49 each and can be found in the pasta or prepared-foods aisle. They are available in six fresh-tasting varieties, including Sweet & Sour Chicken, Sesame Teriyaki Chicken, Ziti & Meat Sauce, Rotini & Zesty Marinara Sauce, Southwestern Style Chicken and Szechwan Beef with Asian Style Noodles. For more information, please visit http://www. healthychoice. com (http://www. healthychoice. com).

About ConAgra Foods
ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) is one of North America's leading packaged food companies, serving consumer grocery retailers, as well as restaurants and other foodservice establishments. Popular ConAgra Foods consumer brands include: Banquet, Chef Boyardee, Egg Beaters, Healthy Choice, Hebrew National, Hunt's, Marie Callender's, Orville Redenbacher's, PAM, Peter Pan and many others. For more information, please visit us at http://www. conagrafoods. com (http://www. conagrafoods. com).

(i) These findings are based on a survey conducted by the Opinion Research Corporation among a sample of 2,181 U. S. adults composed of 1,043 men and 1,138 women 18 years of age and older. Among the 2,181 adults, 635 indicated they work in an office setting at least 30 hours each week.

The online Omnibus study is conducted twice a week among a demographically representative sample of U. S. adults, using Greenfield Online sample. Interviewing for this survey was completed Sept. 15-16 and Sept. 22-23, 2008.

(ii) Nielsen 2008, Base: Internet Users
SOURCE ConAgra Foods, Inc.
Sue Burke, +1-630-857-1347, or mobile, +1-630-359-7274, Susan. Burke @ conagrafoods. com, or Deirdre Middleton, +1-202-835-8829, or mobile, +1-703-786-4866, Deirdre. Middleton @ ketchum. com, both for ConAgra Foods, Inc.

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Huge Hair Product Giveaway -- Members of iizuu. com Can Qualify to Win More Than $100 Worth of Jonathan Product

Huge Hair Product Giveaway -- Members of iizuu. com Can Qualify to Win More Than $100 Worth of Jonathan Product

In the midst of the holiday hustle and bustle, it's nice to find time to give a little gift to ourselves. It's even better when that gift is a free set of hair products from Jonathan Product. The contest, which goes from December 15, 2010 to January 15, 2011, will run on iizuu. com, a social shopping site where the more you participate, the more you get discounts and earn cash. To win one of the 50 available Jonathan Product prizes, members of the iizuu community can upload photos, videos and comments on the Jonathan page—the more valuable the postings, the higher the users rank in the competition. (Value goes up when a user relates directly to a product, but using a similar product can also contribute to ranking.)

Marina del Rey, CA (PRWEB) December 16, 2010

The five-piece prize, worth more than $100, includes the following best-selling items from the Jonathan Product line: Weightless Smooth No-Frizz Shampoo, Weightless Smooth No-Frizz Conditioner, Weightless Smooth No-Frizz Hydrating Balm, Green Rootine Dry Shampoo and Dirt Texturizing Paste.

About Jonathan Product
Jonathan Product has worked with everyone from Madonna to Kate Bosworth to Ricky Martin. Jonathan product became a household name when the Bravo show Blow Out followed the product line in a new hair salon show. With the exception of the product Dirt, all the products are vegan, and free of sodium lauryl sulfates, making them favorites with those who seek out healthy product alternatives.

About iizuu. com
The concept is so simple, yet so clever: Members share their interests and iizuu uses word, image and context recognition to match members' lives, preferences and interests with more than 10 million products on the site. When a member's matching item sells, he or she gets a commission from the sale. Brands want to know what consumers think about their products and this is a venue to do that and let shoppers get a reward in the meantime.

To see the contest page, go to http://iizuu. com/jonathanproduct

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SRC Delivers Digital Dictation Time Savings to More than 2000 Users at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

SRC Delivers Digital Dictation Time Savings to More than 2000 Users at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

SRC deploy digital dictation to more than 2000 users at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL). The solution is already enabling documents to be produced on the same day as they are dictated.

London (PRWEB) February 22, 2010

SRC (http://www. src. co. uk (http://www. src. co. uk)) today announced that they have deployed the WinScribe digital dictation system to more than 2000 users at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL). SRC, who provided implementation, project management, training and support services, deployed the solution across the Trust’s three sites and tailored it to the needs of 50 specialities spanning nine clinical directorates. This is understood to be the largest acute hospital implementation of digital dictation in the UK.

Dean Clark, IM&T Project Manager at UHL said: “The support we’ve been provided with by SRC throughout the project has been exceptional and the best we’ve come across. They were always on hand, willing and able to help. The training in particular, helped users appreciate what the solution provides and enabled them to make big improvements to how documents are produced. The WinScribe system is obviously designed to support large scale Trust wide roll deployments with exceptional reliability and uptime.”

The Trust has already reported significant time savings, especially in the preparation of GP correspondence. The time savings have been achieved through the solution’s unique load balancing workflow features. These features enable dictations to be automatically prioritised and made available to the appropriate typing resources, thus promoting team working and an effective means to manage the end-to-end transcription process. The result is a faster, more efficient way to turnaround work.

Sarah Morley, Ophthalmology Operational Service Manager at UHL said: “Since going live we have totally eradicated backlogs and are able to produce documents on the same day as they are dictated. We also have the ability to monitor and adjust workflow settings to help boost efficiencies. The solution is quick and easy for clinicians and typists to use and provides comprehensive visibility of workloads so we can tackle priority work first.”

With the digital dictation solution now deployed Trust wide, SRC are helping UHL achieve additional cost and time savings through evolving business processes and the extension of the solution to include features such as voice recognition.

Malcolm Lowe-Lauri, Chief Executive at UHL said: “Like other hospitals, a key focus for UHL is ensuring the patient pathway is as efficient as possible. SRC have made this a reality for our clerical and administrative staff by implementing a flexible solution that supports users throughout our three separate campus sites. The project team have been impressed with SRC’s expertise and dedication. They have clearly been the right choice for our Trust.”

Speaking about the roll out at UHL, Chris Hart, CEO at SRC added: “We are focused on deploying solutions that drive efficiencies and improve the way authors and typists work. We are very proud of the work we have completed at UHL and excited about helping them improve the quality of service they provide whilst also reducing costs.”

Other NHS Trusts who have adopted similar solutions from SRC, include, Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, Ealing Hospital, Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals, Taunton and Somerset Hospitals, Trafford Healthcare and more than 40 other NHS Trusts.

Http://www. src. co. uk (http://www. src. co. uk)

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The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills Announces Recipients of Third Annual American Artisanal Treasure Awards

The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills Announces Recipients of Third Annual American Artisanal Treasure Awards

Norbert Wabnig, proprietor of The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills, has announced the winners of his Third Annual American Artisanal Treasure Awards. The American Artisanal Treasure Awards was created by Wabnig to honor producers of handmade specialty foods across the United States.

Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) May 3, 2007

Norbert Wabnig, proprietor of The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills (http://www. cheesestorebh. com), has announced the winners of his Third Annual American Artisanal Treasure Awards. The American Artisanal Treasure Awards was created by Wabnig to honor producers of handmade specialty foods across the United States.

"For decades, The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills has been known for carrying rare and hard to find artisanal foods and gourmet goodies, long before the current wave of interest in artisanal products. The American Artisanal Treasure Awards is my way of saying thank you to these fine artisans, many of whom are pioneers in their category," Wabnig says. Each winner received a custom designed cheese cabinet autographed by the judges.

To choose the winners, Wabnig assembled a stellar panel of judges including Evan Kleiman, Chef and Host of KCRW's "Good Eats;" Hans Goplen, Executive Chef, The Farm of Beverly Hills; Kit Rachlis, Editor in chief, Los Angeles Magazine; Mona Harrington, Chef, Culinary Institute of America; John Larroquette, Actor; Mike Kassar, Fromagier, Spago Beverly Hills; Sharon Palmer, Cheesemaker, Nanny Udderly's Healthy Family Farms; and Deborah Racine, Public Relations.

The Winners

Soft Goat's Milk: Hoja Santa
Cheesemaker: Paul Lambert, Mozzarella Cheese Company, Texas

Firm Goat's Milk: Tequila Abbey
Cheesemaker: Nancy Patton, Haute Goat Creamery, Texas

Soft Cow's Milk: Holy Cow
Cheesemaker: Chef John Folse, Bittersweet Plantation, Louisiana

Washed Rind Cow's Milk: Winnimere,
Cheesemaker: Mateo Kehler, Jasper Hill Farm, Vermont

Firm Cow's Milk: Appalachian
Cheesemaker: Helen Feete, Meadow Creek Dairy, Virginia

Cow's Milk Aged Cheddar: Hook's 12 Year Cheddar
Cheesemaker: Tony & Julie Hook, Hook's Cheese Company, Wisconsin

Firm Sheep's Milk: Pozo Tomme
Cheesemaker: Christine & Jim Maguire, Rinconada Dairy, California

Blue: Rogue River Blue
Cheesemaker: Cary Bryant & David Gremmels, Rogue Creamery, Oregon

Since 1967, The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills has provided the rarest handmade, farm fresh cheese, as well as a choice selection of olive oils, foie gras, truffles, meats, breads and sweets, and boutique wines. The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills is the purveyor of choice for noteworthy restaurants such as Spago, Valentino's, Sona, Melisse, The Bellagio and the Wynn Resort, and numerous celebrities including Ringo Starr, James Spader, Danny DeVito, Whoopi Goldberg, Nicholas Cage and Sandra Bullock.

The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills is located at 419 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210. Tel: 310 278-2855 or toll-free: 1-800-547-1515.

Visit http://www. cheesestorebh. com. (http://www. cheesestorebh. com)

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Healthcare Trends and Forecasts 2008 Audio Conference: Sector-Specific Positioning Tips for the Year Ahead

Healthcare Trends and Forecasts 2008 Audio Conference: Sector-Specific Positioning Tips for the Year Ahead

Experts from key healthcare sectors will analyze the impact of current and emerging trends on their respective areas during the Healthcare Intelligence Network's fourth annual "Healthcare Trends and Forecasts in 2008" audio conference on October 10, 2007.

Manasquan, NJ (PRWEB) September 18, 2007

Pay-for-performance, reimbursement cuts, quality improvement, the uninsured, uncompensated care, retail clinics, healthcare costs, a shift to prevention and health promotion, primary care access and physician and staffing shortages. What does each issue mean to health plan and hospital executives and to providers themselves, and what changes await the industry in 2008? Thought leaders from key healthcare sectors will analyze these questions during Healthcare Trends and Forecasts in 2008, a live audio conference from the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN) on October 10, 2007 at 1:30 p. m. Eastern.

For conference details, please visit http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? trends2008pr (http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? trends2008pr).

NEWS FACTS:
Featured Healthcare Sector Analysts: Health Plan Trends: Dr. Peter Kongstvedt, a partner in the health and managed care consulting services division of Accenture Hospital Trends: Nathan Kaufman, managing director for Kaufman Strategic Advisors Physician Trends: Dr. Joel Diamond, partner, Diamond, Fera & Associates and chief medical officer at dbMotion Inc. Wellness and Health Promotion Trends: Elizabeth Opland, director of product development and deployment at Gordian Health Solutions Conference Highlights: What's driving changes in the healthcare industry; what new trends will emerge in 2008; how healthcare organizations can best position for 2008; performance expectations for the healthcare industry in 2008; problems affecting the healthcare business climate; and how 2008 will compare to 2007. Target Audience: Presidents/CEOs, CFOs, chief operating officers, vice presidents, medical directors, analysts, business development executives, consultants, directors, executive directors, financial/business managers, marketing executives, principals and strategic planning executives. Audio Conference Formats: 90-minute live audio conference on October 10, 2007 includes a 30-minute Q&A; "On-Demand" rebroadcast available October 12, 2007; 90-minute recording on CD-ROM with printed transcript available October 29, 2007. For conference details, please visit http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? trends2008pr (http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? trends2008pr)

QUOTES ATTRIBUTABLE TO MELANIE MATTHEWS, HIN EXECUTIVE VP AND COO:

"For the last four years, this strategic analysis has helped healthcare organizations position themselves for the coming year. The last 12 months have posed some key challenges for the industry, and we expect that perspectives from four key healthcare sectors will help health plans, hospitals and providers develop a blueprint for 2008."

Please contact Patricia Donovan to arrange an interview or to obtain additional quotes.

About the Healthcare Intelligence Network -- HIN is the premier advisory service for executives seeking high-quality strategic information on the business of healthcare. For more information, contact the Healthcare Intelligence Network, PO Box 1442, Wall Township, NJ 07719-1442, (888) 446-3530, fax (732) 292-3073, e-mail info @ hin. com, or visit http://www. hin. com (http://www. hin. com).

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The Gospel According To Saint Bob

The Gospel According To Saint Bob

Bob Geldof declares the two parent family produces healthier, better educated children. There are occasions when two parent families offer children more damaging role models than would a broken home. Two parent families produce wealthier children, but not necessarily healthier children.

(PRWEB) October 7, 2004

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Gospel According To Saint Bob

(PRWEB) October 7, 2004 -- So Bob Geldof has nailed his colours to the mast in defence of marriage. In a programme to be broadcast on Monday 11 October, he states: ‘If our expectations of married life were more realistic, then the everyday reality would not be thought of as difficult, limiting or mundane, but rather as comforting and supportive.’

Band Aid, which he founded, may well be one of the great popular crusades of the 20th century. It is certainly one that shook millions out of their apathy. It also revealed GeldofÂ’s true moral stature. Geldof more or less became almost the conscience of the nation.

As such, speaking now in defence of marriage, he has stated what most of us think – theoretically anyway. The good marriage, the mediocre marriage, or even the marriage where both partners feel mildly dissatisfied and long for something more, is, quite probably, the best environment for most children to grow up in.

When marriage produces a damaging environment for children.

But what about the bad marriage? What about the marriage where one parent is a gambler, who squanders the family income and assets? What about the marriage where one partner is an alcoholic? What about the marriage in which one partner is a drug addict?

Is it really in the childrenÂ’s best interests to grow up in such a climate and with such appalling role models. 

Then there is the marriage in which one parent – usually the wife – is repeatedly beaten - bearing in mind that, according to statistics 90% of the children are either in the same room, or in the next room? Regrettably, such marriages are far from rare, given that in one year, 2000, police attended over 500,000 domestic violence calls – and it’s by no means every attack that is reported.

What about the marriage in which one partner, again usually the wife, is consistently emotionally and verbally abused, told that they are worthless, a whore and labelled with all the most offensive words in the English language? When a child grows up witnessing this kind of behaviour – and again, many thousands do – what do they learn about how men and women behave?

Sir Bob argues: ‘Home, after all, is where the head is.’ What evidence is there that either the head or the heart works to create a safe, nurturing environment where there is a deeply dysfunctional marriage?

 Where, indeed, is Sir BobÂ’s own head when he argues thus? He may be arguing out of his own passionate belief; he may still be arguing out of the hurt caused by his own marital breakdown and its tragic aftermath. But as the child of a father who was both alcoholic and violent, he as much as anyone, knows the ravages caused by such an upbringing.

Since women initiate 70% of divorce proceedings, Geldof suggest that they should lower their expectations, if things are to change. At this point GoldofÂ’s thesis begins to sound self-serving, albeit unconsciously so.

There are many women who stay far longer than they should in fatally flawed marriages, because they have been so undermined by the cruel treatment they have been subjected to, that they have no expectations… beyond caring for their children and surviving another day – literally.

There are also many men whose expectation is that they are perfectly justified in visiting mental cruelty and physical brutality on their partner as much as they please. Maybe they need to review their expectations. Urgently. Or still more lives will be lost, more generations of children will grow up choosing the role of domestic persecutor in preference to that of victim, and the whole deplorable cycle will continue as it always has.

The truth about marriage, Sir Bob, is messier and more complicated than wishful thinking might suggest. Loving, supportive, emotionally sound parents produce healthier, better-educated, better adjusted children. But itÂ’s not a numbers game.

Marriages in which one partner exhibits destructive behaviours, controlling, intimidating and undermining the other, may well produce wealthier children, than will the single parent family. The likelihood of them being healthier is far smaller.

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For further information contact Annie Kaszina at 01708 443435 mobile 07712 924124

Annie Kaszina is a writer and Personal Coach who is committed to raising awareness of the reality of domestic violence. She works with survivors of abusive relationships to help them go beyond recovery to self-discovery and has written an eBook The Woman You Want To Be for survivors of domestic violence to help them on their way. You can order her book and subscribe to her enewsletter by visiting www. joyfulcoaching. com

College Students and Alumni Celebrate Launch of GirlsGuideTo. com in Chicago

College Students and Alumni Celebrate Launch of GirlsGuideTo. com in Chicago

Brette Borow, Founder of Girls’ Guide To, LLC and founding member, Cassie Mancuso of Lake Forest Sports Cars hosted the Midwest GirlsGuideTo. com Launch Party Saturday August 12, 2006 at Chicago hotspot, Enclave.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 20, 2006

Brette Borow, Founder of Girls’ Guide To, LLC and founding member, Cassie Mancuso of Lake Forest Sports Cars hosted the Midwest GirlsGuideTo. com Launch Party Saturday August 12, 2006 at Chicago hotspot, Enclave.

Brette Borow, along with Founding Circle members Cassie Mancuso, Jenny Kuzma and Olivia Johnson, were excited to bring GirlsGuideTo. com to their hometown. Girls Guide To is an interactive online destination for women 17-25 with 100% of the content driven by the audience. Girls Guide To allows girls to connect, speak out, and ask questions they might not be able to ask anywhere else.

The event attracted college students and alumni from all over the country including Vanderbilt University, University of Southern California, Arizona State University, Southern Methodist University, Harvard University, Indiana University, University of Kansas, Auburn University, Lake Forest College, University of Kentucky, Boston University, Colgate University, Ohio State University, University of Illinois and more.

The evening included an hour-long raffle with $5.00 tickets that raised close to $1000 with 100% of the proceeds going to the Eileen Shea Lupton Memorial Foundation. The prizes included penthouse box seat packages for the Chicago Bulls, Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago White Sox, VIP Chicago Cubs tickets from the Cubby Bear, Lake Forest Sports Cars gift certificate, and more.

“It’s great to see young people uniting together for a common cause and as a young woman, it’s a relief to know that my friends and I have a place to go where we can be free to ask questions and not be embarrassed by it. GirlsGuideTo is definitely a resource for all of us to learn but what I love about it is that it is trendy, cool and entertaining,” said Jaci Lumsden of Boca Raton, Florida.

“Even though GirlsGuideTo has only been up for a few months and there’s still so much to come, I have found the articles so useful. It’s so needed among young women and now the next step is to get the word out because my peers need to know there’s a place to go for help, support and entertainment. I've told all of my sorority sisters about it. Even my older sister who is 25, goes to the site and wishes that there was something like this when she was my age,” said 21-year-old Nicole.

“I am excited about bringing Girls Guide To back home to Chicago. It all started because the eight other girls in the founding circle (including Chicago natives Olivia Johnson, Cassie Mancuso, and Jenny Kuzma) and I got tired of feeling that everyone was talking about us rather than to us. We set out to create a place that not only spoke to us but let us speak out too!,” said Borow, “A place where we could share our stories, ask our questions, and get advice, from people going through the exact same thing. A place that was honest, ripe, and organic. We did it, and that place is now Girls’ Guide To.”

The site whose rolling launch began in May of 2006 with a Hollywood event provides a source of education, information, and support. Users easily navigate between the six main sections: Love and Sex, Beauty and Style, Mind and Body, College and Career, and Everything Else. The site is still in its beta testing phase combines user generated content with online forums, streaming video and lots more in the works.

The Midwest Launch Party sponsored in part with Lake Forest Sports Cars was held on Saturday August 12th, at Enclave, Chicago and featured an open Svedka Vodka Bar from 9-10 pm. There was a raffle with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Eileen Shea Lupton Memorial Foundation/Dream for Eileen. To learn more about the event or Girls’ Guide To visit the website www. girlsguideto. com.

About Girls’ Guide To, LLC

In 2005, Girls’ Guide To, LLC was founded with the mission to help young women embrace life, love themselves, and evolve into the women they want to be. Our vision is to create a multi-platform digital network (Web, broadband, mobile, and TV) that will become the premier destination for young women to help develop and share in their individuality.

About Brette Ashley Borow

Raised in a suburb of Chicago, Brette Borow moved to Los Angeles to attend Loyola Marymount University and has remained there since she graduated in 2003. The synergy between her knowledge of traditional and new media, passion for writing, and determination of fulfilling her childhood dream of helping young women led her to start Girls’ Guide To… In April, Brette was nominated for the Women Making a Different “Rising Star” award by the Los Angeles Business Journal. She is one of the writers for the 20-something women section (Bloomerz) for the brand new women oriented magazine Galz and has become an expert in the young women demographic providing consumer insight to numerous businesses and organizations.

About the Eileen Shea Lupton Memorial Foundation

The mission of the Eileen Shea Lupton Memorial Foundation is to provide nursing scholarships so that the dream of enhancing compassionate healthcare can be fulfilled. Eileen Lupton was a 2003 Villanova University graduate from the College of Nursing. She was about to begin her career in pediatric nursing when her life was tragically lost during a porch collapse in Chicago on June 29, 2003. The Lupton Family, with the encouragement of friends and supporters, established the Eileen Shea Lupton Memorial Foundation. The Foundation strives to preserve Eileen's vibrancy, spirit and dream by raising funds to provide scholarships to nursing students. To find out more information visit www. eileenlupton. com.

For more information go to http://www. GirlsGuideTo. com (http://www. GirlsGuideTo. com)
Girls’ Guide To, LLC

9461 Charleville Blvd. Ste 329?

Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Contact:

Miranda Shaft

Phone: 858.717.4499

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Shaw Festival Theatre Receives $2.1 Million in Funding Support from Government of Canada

Shaw Festival Theatre Receives $2.1 Million in Funding Support from Government of Canada

Marquee Tourism Events Program funding will assist Shaw Festival in creating greater visibility for Niagara tourism and Niagara-on-the-Lake packages

(PRWEB) May 1, 2009

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario Colleen Blake, Executive Director of the Shaw Festival Theatre (http://www. shawfest. com/Home/About-The-Shaw), has announced that the theatre festival is receiving $2,131,860 million in funding through the Marquee Tourism Events Program (MTEP).

"The Shaw Festival is thrilled to receive this significant grant from the Government of Canada during this challenging economic time," said Blake. "Not only will this funding assist the Shaw Festival in extending our marketing efforts to increase the visibility of our events both nationally and internationally by investing in building visitors now and in the future, but we are confident this injection of support will also have a positive economic impact for our community partners and the entire Niagara Region."

The announcement was made on behalf of the Government of Canada by the Hon. Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice and MP for Niagara Falls at The Shaw's Royal George Theatre. Artistic Director Jackie Maxwell and Board Chair Janet McKelvey spoke on behalf of the Festival and a performance by Shaw Festival Ensemble member Jay Turvey from The Shaw's production of Sunday in the Park with George (http://www. shawfest. com/Home/Playbill/Sunday-in-the-Park-with-George/Story) concluded the celebration.

Funding from the Marquee Tourism Events Program (MTEP) must be used to support costs associated with new activities, programs or experiences that enhance a tourism event. In The Shaw's case, this funding will be used primarily to support marketing initiatives that will increase ticket sales.

The Shaw will launch an immediate and aggressive strategic marketing plan to turn the current sales trend around early. One of the marketing initiatives is "Great Theatre in the Heart of Niagara Wine Country", a fully integrated marketing project that leverages many partners in the Niagara Region (wineries, accommodation and fine dining) creating "Staycation" value-added Niagara-on-the-Lake packages (http://www. shawfest. com/Home/Plan-Your-Visit) to promote the experience of great theatre in a region rich in fine wine, fabulous dining experiences and award-winning accommodation. These and other funded activities will support and promote great theatre in the heart of Niagara wine country. The project deals not only with this year's needs, but also focuses strongly on initiatives to grow future audiences to levels that ensure sustainability.

A powerful economic force in the Niagara (and Ontario) economy, The Shaw's season lasts from April to the end of October, and critically affects the health of many industries that rely on Shaw visitors for this period. The Shaw believes it is vital to be in the market place more aggressively, for a longer period of time, and in more markets and this incremental marketing funding makes that possible.

In thanking the Government for its investment in The Shaw, Artistic Director Jackie Maxwell spoke about the important role of theatre in times such as these: "We become more, not less necessary. We are here to explain, to distract, to clarify, to comfort, and to give the reasons why. We have been heartened by the incredible support of our donors who are coming to the fore to ensure we can continue to create work that is both challenging and entertaining. The Government of Canada's support of the Shaw Festival with this Marquee Tourism Events grant makes a critical contribution towards ensuring financial stability for both the Shaw Festival and tourism in the Niagara Region. Thank you for creating this innovative funding initiative."

The Shaw Festival is an internationally renowned theatre company, one of the pre-eminent theatre companies in North America, and one of the major performing arts organizations in Canada. Its Academy plays an important role in training future actors, directors, and designers - a major contribution to the health of theatre in Ontario and Canada. As well, The Shaw plays a vital part in the important tourism business of the Niagara Region as one of the most well known Niagara-on-the-Lake attractions (http://www. shawfest. com/Home/Plan-Your-Visit/What-to-do-in-Niagara/Wineries), with an annual direct economic impact of over $80 million.

The Shaw Festival is just one of several of Canada's annual, world-class marquee tourism events that have been granted funding under the MTEP Summer 2009 funding stream. To find out more about 2009 Shaw Festival schedule, call locally 905-468-2172 or toll free 1-800-511-SHAW (7429) or visit www. shawfest. com.

About the Shaw Festival
Inspired by the brilliance, bravery, humanity and humour of George Bernard Shaw, the Shaw Festival is a crucible of progressive and provocative ideas, which illuminate our understanding of today's world. The Shaw's playbill, centred on the era of Bernard Shaw (1856-1950), covers a diversity of views that shine light on different worlds during a period of extraordinary shift. Please visit our website at www. shawfest. com for other Shaw Festival media releases.

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Tempflow™ Changes Future of Mattress Industry With Patented Airflow System and Biogreen® Memory Foam

Tempflow™ Changes Future of Mattress Industry With Patented Airflow System and Biogreen® Memory Foam

New mattress eliminates odor with the first no V. O.C. off-gassing memory foam and uses patented airflow transfer system to help dissipate heat for a more refreshing, supportive and comfortable sleep.

Thousand Oaks, CA (PRWEB) July 5, 2010

Relief-Mart, Inc. (www. Tempflow. com) announces the official retail launch of the new Tempflow™ mattress after years of testing and development and pre-launch sales. Dubbed as the “memory foam mattress that breathes,” the Tempflow mattress offers solutions to two of the most prolific concerns by mattress users over recent years.

According to Dr. Rick Swartzburg, D. C., head of Product Development for the Tempflow™ mattress, two of the most common complaints about memory foam mattresses are the initial chemical odor that off-gasses from the mattress and overheating of the body from a lack of breathability caused from the very dense and not very breathable memory foam.

“Thanks to our patented and proprietary process, we have solved both issues,” reports Dr. Swartzburg. He goes on to explain that the Tempflow™ Gaia™, Selene™, Eros™ and Copia™ mattress models all use their proprietary Biogreen® pressure sensitive, visco-elastic memory foam material that is free of dangerous chemicals like PBDE, TDI, Boric Acid and Bromine. According to Dr. Swartzburg, an independent laboratory measured no V. O.C. s (Volatile Organic Compounds) outgas ratings for the Biogreen foam. “The no V. O.C. Biogreen product provides the first truly hypo-allergenic, environmentally friendly, and non-toxic memory foam available.” The Biogreen layers are all approximate a 5lb. density memory foam and vary from ultra pressure sensitive to extra supportive. This more ecologically friendly “green mattress (http://www. tempflow. com)” drew the attention of The Manhattan Beach based luxury boutique Hotel Shade (http://www. shadehotel. com/), from The Zislis Group, which has noted fantastic success using Tempurpedic mattresses for their patrons, but will now be constructing another Shade Hotel in Redondo Beach, Ca. that will be accredited as a LEED Platinum hotel, a recognized standard for measuring “green” building sustainability. According to owners Michael and Andrea Zislis “We have been sleeping on the Selene from Tempflow and haven’t noticed a difference in feel from our Tempurpedic. We love that they have engineered their own Biogreen material, which will be a perfect fit for the new LEED Platinum Hotel in Redondo Beach”.

The innovation of the Tempflow airflow transfer system technology comes from the ability to allow cooler air to flow in two directions even while sleeping in the same position throughout the night. Cooler air will enter through the many small holes that penetrate through the surface of the memory foam and out through channels coming out from the lower, firmer base underneath. This effect also works in reverse, as air can enter through the sides and up through the surface holes. The unique system also allows a heat transfer as the warmer air radiates off the body and ventilates down through the holes and out the sides of the mattress. “Unlike other competitors, our patented airflow transfer system really allows the Tempflow mattress to give a full circulation and exchange of airflow, which really works to dissipate heat build-up around the body,” offered Dr. Swartzburg.

With NASA’s created memory foam technology being used by industry giants like Tempur-pedic®, Serta® and Sealy®, Dr. Swartzburg was pleased when Brad Bartz of Space Daily (SPX), an industry leading online space publication located in Australia, offered to test Tempflow’s technology by performing a direct side by side Tempflow and Tempurpedic mattress (http://www. spacedaily. com/tempurpedic-mattress-comparison. htm) comparison against a well known model called the Deluxebed™. Mr. Bartz reports that while he did not discern much difference in the memory foam sensation and overall mattress feel between the two mattresses, after sleeping on both, he was able to verify that the Tempflow™ did indeed keep his body cooler overall. Additionally, he notes that his staff also felt that the Tempflow provided a cooler sleep as well.

Mr. Bartz is not alone in this assessment. According to Tempflow customer Maria Ilardi of Lawrence, Kansas, she had slept hot on her previous spring mattress with additional Temper-Pedic foam pillow top, but after the first night of sleeping on the Tempflow, she noticed that she slept significantly cooler and that the mattress had no odor. In an online editorial that offers Tempflow and Tempurpedic Reviews (http://www. lasplash. com/publish/cat_index_Home_and_Garden/Tempflow_and_Tempur-Pedic_Reviews_-_What_35_Hours_of_Research_Uncovered. php), Lawrence Davis, Editor-in-Chief of L. A. Splash magazine, reports that he spent at least 35 hours researching and testing mattresses before deciding on the Tempflow mattress for his situation. “I am very happy with my decision and Amanda is ecstatic,” reports Mr. Davis. Diane Kidman of DKMommy Spot, an ecological and natural oriented product review site, also sleeps on a Tempflow mattress. In her Tempflow mattress review (http://dkmommyspot. com/tempflow-no-voc-memory-foam-mattress-review-and-biogreen-memory-foam-pillow-giveaway/), she relays that she now feels “supported without any noticeable pressure points, something that used to keep me tossing and turning on the previous mattress.”

While there are many more testimonials that account for these types of results, Dr. Swartzburg is quick to point out that as a company who uses all U. S.A. Produced memory foam, they are pleased to see the Tempflow compared to an industry leader like Tempur-Pedic® who also produces quality mattresses in the United States. However, he adds that it is nice to see acknowledgement for the efforts they have put forth to distinguish Tempflow™ from the rest of the pack.

About Tempflow™
Tempflow is a product of Relief-Mart, Inc. (http://www. reliefmart. com), a Thousand Oaks based mattress and healthcare manufacturing firm founded in 2001 to provide real solutions for comfort, support and overall body health. Company products can be found online and at select dealer locations. For more information, call Relief-Mart at (800) 667-1969 or visit www. Tempflow. com

*Tempflow is a trademark of Relief-Mart, Inc. Tempur-Pedic is a registered trademark of Dan-Foam A/S Corporation. The information in this release with regard to Tempflow and Tempur-Pedic mattress brands is strictly for comparison purposes.

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EquipNet Launches IT Asset Management Services

EquipNet Launches IT Asset Management Services

EquipNet expands proactive asset management offerings to include IT and telecom.

Canton, MA (PRWEB) March 21, 2007

EquipNet, Inc.(http://www. equipnet. com (http://www. equipnet. com)), a leading provider of proactive asset management solutions, today announced the launch of their IT Asset Management Services. This full range of services addresses the unique challenges inherent with surplus technology equipment for both large and small companies.

EquipNet's IT Asset Management Services draw on the strength and depth of the company's leadership position in the manufacturing equipment space. The company uses a customized-solutions approach by tailoring programs that allow customers to continue to focus on their core competencies. The new services include the following:
 Remarketing  Redeployment  Logistics Management  DOD 5220.22-M Sanitizing  Onsite, Fixed-Asset Inventories  End-of-Lease Return Services  Environmental Recycling with Certification

"As with the other asset categories we manage, EquipNet has dedicated project teams with decades of IT and Telecom disposition and sales experience. Our solid infrastructure and client base allow us to be extremely flexible and responsive to our customers' immediate and long-term needs," said Roger Gallo, president and CEO of EquipNet.

EquipNet's Solution

With Remarketing, the EquipNet IT team establishes a client's goals, analyzes their technology assets, creates a multi-channel plan that maximizes recovery of the assets, and provides measuring and reporting.

Redeployment helps companies avoid unnecessary capital expenditures by identifying opportunities to internally transfer assets that they already own. EquipNet combines a consulting approach with award winning, web-based technology. The company's Asset Redeployment Management System (ARMSTM) enables clients to post, track, identify and internally redeploy IT assets that are not being used in their present locations.

EquipNet's logistics coordination goes beyond sending a truck in to pick up assets. The company provides a comprehensive plan that includes centralizing, palletizing, packing, and loading assets.

As part of the U. S. Department of Defense compliance, EquipNet's hard drive sanitation includes:

 Securely overwriting and destroying all data on physical drive  Erasing partitions, logical drives and even unused disk space  Onsite sanitizing available  Creating erasing reports

EquipNet provides an environmentally friendly, safe and secure recycling program with certification that complies with all state, local and federal EPA guidelines for assets that no longer have residual value.

About EquipNet, Inc.
EquipNet (http://www. equipnet. com (http://www. equipnet. com)) is a leading provider of proactive asset management solutions and services to leading corporations such as Colgate-Palmolive, Eastman Chemical, GlaxoSmithKline, Iron Mountain, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Its vision is to revolutionize the way companies manage their surplus assets. EquipNet has earned a reputation for helping clients maximize their financial return, avoid the risks associated with health, safety and environmental hazards, and theft, and to be in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley. For more information, please visit www. EquipNet. com.

About VIZION Interactive:

VIZION Interactive, Inc. (http://www. vizioninteractive. com (http://www. vizioninteractive. com)) is a Dallas-based Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, Website Design, Interactive Marketing and Web Development Company dedicated to empowering clients to make informed decisions that deliver measurable results.

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Pamela Fulton Hired as Nursing Program Director

Pamela Fulton Hired as Nursing Program Director

Pima Medical Institute, 2201 San Pedro NE, Bldg 3, Suite 100 in Albuquerque announced Pamela Fulton, RN, has been hired to fill the new position of Program Director of Nursing.

Albuquerque, NM (PRWEB) August 9, 2006

Pima Medical Institute, 2201 San Pedro NE, Bldg 3, Suite 100 in Albuquerque announced Pamela Fulton, RN, has been hired to fill the new position of Program Director of Nursing.

Fulton will be responsible for directing the activities associated with the Nursing Program, including: overseeing the details of what the program offers; scheduling classes and operation of nursing skill labs; updating nursing course curriculum; budgeting; purchasing; hiring and orienting other nursing faculty and more.

Fulton began her nursing career as a teenager as a home-health aide, became an LPN, earned her RN through an Associates degree, and seven years later completed a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Northern Arizona University. In 1988, she graduated from State University of New York, Stony Brook, Long Island, NY with a Master's in Nurse-Midwifery and from the same school in 2000 with a Post-Master's degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

“Pamela brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our nursing program,” said Holly Woelber, campus director for the career college. “She also understands the unique life challenges many of our adult students face from her own personal experience. We are very excited to have Pamela on board as we go through the process of adding a nursing program to Pima Medical Institute’s Albuquerque campus.”

PMI is one of the premier medical career colleges in the western United States. The privately owned, accredited school provides students with a well-rounded education embracing theoretical classroom studies, as well as on-site training at medical facilities that mirror the working environment they will pursue after graduation.

PMI has been serving students since 1972, with campuses in: Albuquerque, New Mexico; Mesa and Tucson, AZ; Denver and Colorado Springs, CO; Seattle and Renton, WA; Las Vegas, NV and Chula Vista, CA.

Additional information is available at http://www. pmi. edu (http://www. pmi. edu) or by calling 1-888-442-5998.

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Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentists Volunteer To Provide Pro-Bono Dental Assistance To American Soldiers

Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentists Volunteer To Provide Pro-Bono Dental Assistance To American Soldiers

Aboslute Smile, Pennsylvania's cosmetic dentistry group launches the Absolute Smiles for Heros Program (ASHP)

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) April 18, 2008

Absolute Smile announced today a new initiative to help American soldiers get their perfect smiles back. This new program provides pro bono cosmetic dental services to U. S. veterans who may have suffered serious dental trauma while serving their country in the war on terror.

"We in the dental community want to thank you for your service to our country. Absolute Smile is proud to offer this pro bono service to the heros placing themselves in harm's way," said Dr. Boris Friedman. "While our military personnel are fighting for freedom across the globe, we, as doctors, are honored to be serving them absolute smiles at home," added Dr. Eric Friedman.

Many soldiers who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan returned to the United States to face a challenge on the home front: a speedy physical and mental recovery from the injuries of war. Dental health is very important and is a crucial aspect of maintaining general health. Unfortunately this topic does not get as much attention as it should.

"U. S. soldiers fighting terror overseas should not struggle to receive quality cosmetic dental care," said Dr. Eric Friedman and Dr. Boris Friedman, Founders of ASHP. "The formation of this comprehensive program is our way of giving back to the community. We are dedicated to providing personalized high quality pro bono dental care to honor America's true heroes."

Absolute Smile is a network of Philadelphia dentists (http://www. myabsolutesmile. com/), as well as Bucks County, Huntingdon Valley and Scranton dentists (http://www. myabsolutesmile. com/) devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of a smile using state-of-the-art cosmetic procedures such as dental implants (http://www. myabsolutesmile. com/category/dental-implants/), porcelain veneers (http://www. myabsolutesmile. com/category/dental-veneers/), invisible braces (http://www. myabsolutesmile. com/category/invisible-braces/) and more. Their skilled and highly trained team of cosmetic dentists is dedicated to providing excellent care and service to all patients alike.

For more information visit myabsolutesmile. com or call Dr. Eric Friedman at (215) 355-4007.

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MDTV® Medical News Now, Inc. Fights to Improve Quality of Patient Care and Medical Communications in Las Vegas; Local TV Stations KVMY and KVCW Join the Cause

MDTV® Medical News Now, Inc. Fights to Improve Quality of Patient Care and Medical Communications in Las Vegas; Local TV Stations KVMY and KVCW Join the Cause

MDTV® Medical News Now is coming to Las Vegas in the 1st Quarter of 2007. These half-hour medical educational shows along with Patient Profiles™, Medical Moments™, and 30-second MDTV® Medical Messages™ will be airing on KVCW-TV (CW 21) and KVMY-TV (MYNetwork 33). MDTV® is calling for Las Vegas doctors to become MDTV Select® and take a unified stance to better educate the public via the MDTV® upcoming segments. Initial search begins for MDTV Select® doctor experts in Prostate Cancer, Heart Disease, Dental Implants, Diabetes, Healthy Pregnancy, Anxiety Free Dentistry, Urinary Incontinence, and Breast Cancer. Full story below with additional video (VNR) at http://www.4u2c. tv/vnr.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) September 21, 2006

MDTV® Medical News Now is coming to Las Vegas in the 1st Quarter of 2007. These half-hour medical educational shows along with Patient Profiles™, Medical Moments™, and 30-second MDTV® Medical Messages™ will be airing on KVCW-TV (CW 21) and KVMY-TV (MYNetwork 33). Already in production, the initial topics are Prostate Cancer, Heart Disease, Dental Implants, Diabetes, Healthy Pregnancy, Anxiety Free Dentistry, Urinary Incontinence, and Breast Cancer. MDTV® is licensed on multiple local TV broadcast properties nationwide, such as KVMY and KVCW in Las Vegas, and offers local MDTV Select® medical professionals the opportunity to deliver true Direct-To-Consumer-Education (DTCE™) to the public.

“We are 2/3 of the way there to fulfill our commitment to the Las Vegas viewers. KVMY and KVCW have agreed to air our educational programs, and now the search is on for qualified local doctors who are leaders and educators to be guests on the show,” says Paul G. Argen, CEO and Executive Producer of MDTV®. MDTV® is calling for Las Vegas doctors to become MDTV Select® and take a unified stance to better educate the public via the MDTV® upcoming segments. The public is invited to check local TV listings and trust an MDTV Select® doctor who pledges community education and leadership, first and foremost. View video news release at http://www.4u2c. tv/vnr (http://www.4u2c. tv/vnr).

For individual doctor or hospital participation inquiries, call KVCW or KVMY direct at 866-ASK-MDTV (866-275-6388).

ABOUT MDTV®

Since 1998, MDTV® Medical News Now, Inc., a patient advocacy and medical communications multimedia group, has been on a mission to improve the quality of patient care and medical communications to the public through its national brand and resourceful medical news TV programs. On the air nationwide, MDTV® Medical News Now, Inc. provides medical intelligence and education through select television broadcast stations with its award winning half-hour medical news program, Medical Moments™, Patient Profiles™, and 30-second MDTV® Medical Messages™. Because the show features qualified MDTV Select® local experts who pledge to educate, MDTV® is a true local resource. MDTV® strives to meet its goal of improving public health by providing medical professionals with effective media communication tools based upon the principles of community leadership and Direct-To-Consumer-Education (DTCE™). MDTV® works only with doctors who qualify as MDTV Select®. MDTV® is aired on local TV broadcast media and various educational MDTV® Medical Messages™ are highlighted each week. MDTV® Medical News Now is more than public awareness; it is education with local leaders that instills action for better healthcare community by community. For more information, visit http://www. mdtvselect. com (http://www. mdtvselect. com) or http://www. mdtvnow. com (http://www. mdtvnow. com), or call 877-MDTV-NOW (638-8669).

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Mouli Cohen, Prominent Investor and Entreupreneur, to Release Exclusive Interviews through Scribd

Mouli Cohen, Prominent Investor and Entreupreneur, to Release Exclusive Interviews through Scribd

Mouli Cohen, who heads the high tech private innovation fund Voltage Capital, has released a series of interviews on the document sharing community Scribd and his recent discussion 'Mouli Cohen on Solar Energy' was a featured pick by Scribd's editorial staff.

California (PRWEB) October 14, 2009

A collection of interviews with famed venture capitalist Mouli Cohen have published on the popular document sharing website Scribd, and a number of future interviews are slated to go up in the coming weeks. He has given his expertise on such topics as solar power, clean tech, healthcare reform, augmented reality, and the future of powering American industry.

Recently, Mouli Cohen's interview on solar energy (http://www. scribd. com/doc/19150730/Mouli-Cohen-Interview-on-Solar-Energy) was a featured pick by Scribd's editorial staff. In it Cohen, who heads the high tech private investment firm Voltage Capital, discusses his take on bringing solar energy to more impoverished nations, " I think the private sector needs to take on a strategy of micro-financing in these countries so that the technology can not only be used to make cleaner energy, but also to improve the livelihoods of impoverished communities."

He also says, despite its promise as an alternative source of energy, solar isn't necessarily the key to solving the global climate crisis. "There will be no one solution, and that's why we must all keep an open mind as to what is the best way to ensure sustainable living."

In his September interview on augmented reality (http://www. scribd. com/doc/19391302/Mouli-Cohen-Discusses-Augmented-Reality), Mouli Cohen professed the great investment potential in upcoming technologies that will digitally link us to our environments. Still, he urges caution when investing in this sphere. "An investor would be taking a huge risk that a truly commercial market will not develop for several years," he says of AR applications. "An investor would want to have a strong feeling that he or she is looking at a truly 'killer' app."

Most recently, Mr. Cohen discussed today's global business landscape. He says, "I think the move towards international cooperation in business is an exciting development. Even though the recession has cut down revenues and many companies ability to expand, we have seen a trend toward handling that burden by sharing it with partners in different markets."

Additional interviews will be delivered over the coming months.

About Mouli Cohen
Mr. Cohen is a successful entrepreneur who has founded and developed successful ventures in the biotechnology, high technology, digital media and entertainment sectors. He has balanced his success in business with extensive philanthropic activities. Over the years he has supported children's charities, food programs, medical research, and the arts as well as education projects both in the US and abroad. He is married to author Stacy Cohen (http://www. stacycohen. com). See his website at Moulicohen. com (http://www. moulicohen. com), follow him on the Mouli Cohen Twitter (http://www. twitter. com/moulicohen) and learn about his recent support of the Mt Sinai Center for Adolescent Health (http://www. breakfastoflegends. org/stacy-and-mouli-cohen/).

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SCI Companies Select Humana as Healthcare and Dental Benefits Provider

SCI Companies Select Humana as Healthcare and Dental Benefits Provider

SCI Companies (SCI), a leading professional employer organization (PEO), has selected Humana as its new healthcare and dental benefits provider effective October 1, 2007.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) September 6, 2007

SCI Companies (http://www. scicompanies. com) (SCI), a leading professional employer organization (PEO) (http://www. scicompanies. com/whatispeo. asp), has selected Humana as its new healthcare and dental benefits provider effective October 1, 2007.

Upon enrollment, SCI’s co-employees will have access to Humana’s regional and national networks including more than 450,000 physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, and ancillary care providers in almost every state. Humana also offers several online tools to aid members with their health benefits. These include The Health Plan Wizard to assist in choosing plan options; MyHumana to allow viewing of benefits and claims as well as handle transactions online; Maximize Your Benefit offers information on pharmacy benefits; Rx Calculator to project pharmacy costs; and Smart Summary RxSM, a detailed summary of monthly prescription drug benefits.

"In today’s technology-driven society, a commitment to innovation is essential for any corporation determined to be successful," said Henry Hardin, SCI President and CEO. "Humana consistently proves it commitment by introducing new and effective health benefit products to meet the ever-changing needs of its members and the marketplace."

Regarding the new relationship between the two companies, Dan Feruck, Humana’s Georgia Market President said, "SCI Companies' values are 'derived from [their] people' and they strive to provide best in class benefits to them through co-employment. Humana is proud to partner with an innovative, technology-driven company to provide industry-leading benefits, tools and resources that allow employees to make informed decisions about their healthcare and future health."

About SCI Companies
Known as "the Employer of Choice" (http://www. scicompanies. com/scope. asp), SCI Companies, a "Best in Class" provider of HR outsourcing, is one of the largest privately held Professional Employment Organizations (PEOs) in the nation. Specializing in payroll, human resources, benefits and workers’ compensation administration, SCI’s HR business solutions are delivered through an experienced client support team and robust web-based HR technologies.

Founded in 1985, SCI has always allowed its Client Companies to focus on their core competencies and, consequently, improve their business performance. Based in Atlanta, SCI has 1,000 client companies with 45,000 co-employees served by professionals in five offices.

Additional information about SCI and the services it offers is available on the company’s Web site at http://www. scicompanies. com (http://www. scicompanies. com).

About Humana
Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation’s largest publicly traded health benefits companies, with approximately 11.3 million medical members. Humana offers a diversified portfolio of health insurance products and related services – through traditional and consumer-choice plans – to employer groups, government-sponsored plans, and individuals.

Humana is one of Georgia's leading health benefits companies with nearly 70,000 commercial members statewide.

Over its 46-year history, Humana has consistently seized opportunities to meet changing customer needs. Today, the company is a leader in consumer engagement, providing guidance that leads to lower costs and a better health plan experience throughout its diversified customer portfolio.

More information regarding Humana is available to investors via the Investor Relations page of the company’s Web site at http://www. humana. com (http://www. humana. com)

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

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Drug Patents in India Helping Promote Innovation

Drug Patents in India Helping Promote Innovation

President of the Organization of Pharmaceutical Producers of India releases statement on Intellectual Property Day

Saint Louis, MO (PRWEB) April 30, 2010

Ranjit Shahani, President of the Organization of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (http://www. indiaoppi. com/) released the following statement on Intellectual Property Day concerning the effect drug patent protection is having on innovation in India:

Emotion tends to override facts when it comes to patents and patients' concerns. Consider the fears stoked when India joined the World Trade Organization in 1995. Many feared drug prices could rise, access to medicines could be reduced and many Indian pharmaceutical companies could close down.

Fifteen years later, these fears have proved unfounded: Drugs in each category are available at multiple price points, accessibility is clearly independent of patents, and Indian companies have become multinationals and entering foreign markets worldwide.

When India reinstated patent protection via IPR (intellectual property rights) reforms, many feared this would lead to decreased access to medicine and delayed entry of generic medicines. Despite the lack of pharmaceutical patents in India for 35 years and some of the lowest prices for medicine in the world, access to medicine in India remained among the lowest in developing nations. In other words, patents have little to do with the ability to access medicines.

While many try to point fingers at drug patents (http://www. thehindubusinessline. com/2010/04/26/stories/2010042650240900.htm) and IPR protection, the lack of healthcare financing and particularly health insurance are the real culprit. Limiting the types of innovations which receive patent protection, as India currently does, won't improve the health of Indians.

Small innovations that build on existing knowledge are the true backbone and a specific strength of the pharma industry. Yet, Indian laws prohibit certain types of pharmaceutical innovations from patent protection, thereby discouraging research. Indeed, this policy hurts Indian patients the most.

There are many meaningful benefits of continued research on existing medicines. For instance, drug formulations and delivery systems can be optimised for greater effectiveness in India's hot, humid climate. Paediatric formulations could be developed for babies suffering from diseases more often found in adults. It could also promote the development of treatment for diseases prevalent in India — tuberculosis, malaria, filariasis and other tropical diseases — where breakthroughs are unfortunately rare.

Innovation, research and patent protection are critical to introducing new drugs into the market. Innovations and effective drugs are inseparable, as diseases constantly mutate and many have inadequate treatments

Without patent protection, innovations decline, as R&D needs immense investments. Due to high, ever-increasing R&D costs, only two in 10 approved medicines earn more than the average cost of developing a new drug. Statistics are telling: a new drug discovery cost around $138 million in 1975, $318 million in 1987 and more than $1.3 billion in 2006.

The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, has acknowledged the critical role of innovation at the 97th Indian Science Congress held in Thiruvananthapuram recently: “Our Government has declared 2010-20 as the ‘Decade of Innovations'. We need new solutions in many areas… in healthcare, in energy, in urban infrastructure, in water management, in transportation… The country must develop an Innovation Eco-system to stimulate innovations… And innovative solutions with potential must be nurtured and rapidly applied.”

As we take a look at drug patents on Intellectual Property Day, we must not forget the important role they play in keeping India and the world healthy. With viruses that mutate constantly — HIV/AIDS, H1N1, and TB — incremental innovations are imperative to stay one step ahead in the war against disease. If all innovations are protected to expand treatment options, millions of patients in India and worldwide will benefit. At stake are not just patents, but the lives of millions.

About Organization for Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI)
The Organization for Pharmaceutical Producers of India, established in 1965, is a premier association of research based international and large pharmaceutical companies in India. It also serves as a scientific and professional body. It caters to the needs of Research based Pharmaceutical Industry thereby creating and sustaining an environment conducive to innovation and growth, simultaneously, facilitating industry and stakeholders partnership through various advisory and consultative processes to achieve the Healthcare objectives of the Nation. On the Web at http://www. indiaoppi. com (http://www. indiaoppi. com)

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*NSYNC Confirmed to Sing The National Anthem July 25th in Miami Beach

*NSYNC Confirmed to Sing The National Anthem July 25th in Miami Beach

For the first time in two years *NSYNC will pick up the microphone and sing together at their annual charity event. They will perform the National Anthem at their annual charity event Challenge For The Children

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) June 4, 2004

Multi-Platinum recording artist *NSYNC will perform for the first time ever at their charity event, Challenge For The Childrenâ VI taking place in Miami Beach July 23-25th, 2004. As a tribute to their fans, all five guys will pick up the microphone to give a spirited performance of the National Anthem. This will be their first public appearance singing together since the 2003 Grammys in New York and will be a dream come true for thousands of enthusiastic spectators who will attend this event.

Sponsors have been eagerly coming on board to unite with *NSYNC to raise money for the Challenge For The Children foundation that benefits many childrenÂ’s charities nationwide. To date over 3.5 million has been raised for such outstanding organizations as The Boys And Girls Clubs of America and The Arnold Palmer ChildrenÂ’s Hospital. NetJets and Palms Casino Resort have joined the team to support Challenge For The Children VI with the breathtaking Roney Palace Hotel in South Beach and Maroone Auto Group, a part of AutoNation, Inc., serving as host hotel and transportation sponsors. ELLEgirl and the WB 39 are respectively some of the media and television partners for the event.

Joey, Lance, JC, Justin and Chris will be singing the National Anthem at the start of the ‘Celebrity Basketball Game’ that takes place on the third day of their charity weekend. During the sixth annual Challenge For The Children event, fans will be able to see *NSYNC members compete with other musical talent, sports stars and actors in the Celebrity Skills Challenge on Saturday, July 24th, 2004 and again on Sunday, July 25th, 2004 in the sixth annual charity basketball game.

Tickets for both events are available through Ticketmaster at the following numbers: 407/839-3900 – 305/358-5885 – 954/523-3309

Challenge For The Children® was created by the members of *NSYNC in 1999 to offer financial support to children’s programs and charities throughout the country. The foundation’s focus includes funding for schools that have suffered educational cutbacks for sports and music education. Special attention is paid to children’s healthcare causes including, but not limited to, pediatric AIDS, adoption and foster care, alcohol/drug prevention programs and the fight against teen violence.

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE AT ALL LEVELS For More Information Contact 866/497-2382

Contact:

Sarah Young

Challenge For The Children VI

(860) 868-2248

(203) 982-3403 Cell Phone

Zogby-O'Leary Poll Sparks Nationwide Protest Against Obamacare

Zogby-O'Leary Poll Sparks Nationwide Protest Against Obamacare

Several pro-life groups, including Operation Rescue and the Christian Defense Coalition, have launched the “I Am 71” project to draw attention to the 71 percent of Americans who are opposed to allowing taxpayer-funded abortions in the current health care reform legislation. The groups recently unfurled a 100-foot “71” banner on the west lawn of the White House. An amendment that would have banned federal funding for abortions in the health care bill failed by a 13-10 vote in the Senate Finance Committee last week. The 71 percent number comes from a poll conducted by Zogby International and The O’Leary Report in December of last year.

Washington, DC (Vocus) October 7, 2009

Several pro-life groups, including Operation Rescue and the Christian Defense Coalition, have launched the “I Am 71” project to draw attention to the 71 percent of Americans who are opposed to allowing taxpayer-funded abortions in the current health care reform legislation. The groups recently unfurled a 100-foot “71” banner on the west lawn of the White House. An amendment that would have banned federal funding for abortions in the health care bill failed by a 13-10 vote in the Senate Finance Committee last week.

The 71 percent number comes from a poll conducted by Zogby International and The O’Leary Report in December of last year. The poll surveyed 2,481 American voters and had a margin-of-error of plus-or-minus two percentage points. The poll asked:

President-elect Obama has proposed a bill that would force many employers to provide health insurance to their employees. Do you believe that this bill should also require insurance plans pay for abortions when the abortions are performed as a method of birth control?

A strong majority of Americans (71 percent) said abortion coverage should not be included in such a bill, while only 20 percent said yes to abortion coverage. Seventy percent of Independent voters said no, as did a majority of Democratic voters (53 percent). Even 53 percent of those who voted for President Obama just one month prior to the poll being conducted said no to abortion coverage.

The same Zogby/O’Leary poll asked:

The Hyde Amendment says that federal tax funds may be used to pay for abortions only to save the life of the mother, or in cases of rape or incest. Some lawmakers are proposing to repeal this law, which would result in taxpayer funding of abortions performed as a method of birth control. Do you favor or oppose the repeal of the Hyde Amendment?

Sixty-nine percent of American voters opposed repealing the Hyde Amendment, while only 21 percent supported a repeal. A majority of Democrats (53 percent) and Independents (68 percent) also opposed repealing the Amendment, as did 50 percent of those who voted for President Obama.

“President Obama and Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee are so bent on opening the door to taxpayer-funded abortions that they’re willing to buck their own party’s base,” said Brad O’Leary, publisher of The O’Leary Report. “It’s almost as if they are trying to make their health care bill even more unpopular than it already is.”

Brad O’Leary is publisher of “The O’Leary Report,” a bestselling author, and is a former NBC Westwood One talk show host. To let your Congressman and Senators know where you stand on 14 critical health care reform issues, go to www. HealthCareVote. com.

To interview Brad, contact Shawna Shriner at (703) 272-1500 or shawnashriner(at)pm-direct. com.

Media Contact: Peyton Knight at (703) 272-1504 or peytonknight(at)pm-direct. com

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Bay Area Boot Camp Relaunches as AlaVie Fitness

Bay Area Boot Camp Relaunches as AlaVie Fitness

After pioneering the boot camp exercise model in San Francisco in 2004, Bay Area Boot Camp has expanded its vision and service offerings and launched AlaVie Fitness.

San Francisco (PRWEB) March 5, 2008

After pioneering the boot camp exercise model in San Francisco in 2004, Bay Area Boot Camp has expanded its vision and service offerings and launched AlaVie Fitness.

"At AlaVie, our mission is to support people every step of the way on the journey to their best self," co-founder Heather Glenn, an elite fitness competitor and former gymnast, explained.

According to Glenn, fitness is just one part of a person's overall well-being, which is why she and AlaVie co-founder Mary Beth Gonzales decided to take a more comprehensive approach to helping people live better.

"The boot camp program is great for its fitness component, but as we've gotten to know our clients, we've realized that they need help with a lot of other aspects of wellness and balance," Glenn said.

AlaVie, which translates as "to life," will continue to offer Bay Area Boot Camp's premier 4- week total body training program under the PowerVie Boot Camp name.

"AlaVie is still committed to giving people the best boot camp workout around. At the same time, we're going to connect them to all the resources they need to live happier and healthier," Gonzales said.

According to Gonzales, an elite fitness competitor and former NCAA soccer and volleyball player, AlaVie will align clients with services to complement their fitness routines, including nutrition programs, body therapies, fitness education and event training.

"Our goal is to help people achieve short and long-term results," Gonzales said, "We want people to live with confidence and energy, to enjoy the process of bringing themselves into balance."

"We're still loud and tough and fun, but we also happen to believe that feeling your best is cause for celebration," Glenn added, "That's why we created AlaVie - we want people to thrive, to exceed their expectations for their health and well-being."

About AlaVie Fitness
Founded in 2004 as Bay Area Boot Camp, AlaVie Fitness seeks to create a fitness community in which people have access to all the tools they need to live in balance. AlaVie's holistic approach to fitness is designed to give people the energy and support to make intelligent decisions about their (and their families') health. Along with cutting edge boot camp training, AlaVie's growing network of wellness providers connects program participants with many of the best health and fitness resources in the community. From nutrition consulting and body therapy services to local races and sporting goods, AlaVie continues to expand its fitness community in an effort to help people sustain their commitment to their well-being.

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FitOrbit Connects a WiFi Body Scale with a Real Personal Trainer Online

FitOrbit Connects a WiFi Body Scale with a Real Personal Trainer Online

Finally, two proven weight loss solutions are in sync online! FitOrbit. com announces integration with the WiFi Body Scale by Withings, making it easy for FitOrbit's online personal trainers to track, monitor, and support their client's weight loss results and success.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 10, 2009

FitOrbit (http://www. fitorbit. com), the revolutionary online personal fitness training service, announced today their new partnership with Withings, inventor of the first-of-its-kind WiFi Body Scale. FitOrbit matches consumers with a real live personal trainer based on their lifestyle preferences and fitness goals, providing affordable and accessible one on one fitness training and meal planning over the Internet. With the new Withings Body Scale, vital information such as Weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), and Lean vs. Fat Mass, is instantly sent to the FitOrbit online personal trainer, allowing them to provide objective measurement, auto-tracking and reporting, and expert analysis for their FitOrbit client.

"Whether you're trying to lose body fat, build muscle or tone up, FitOrbit will help you reach your goals," says Jake Steinfeld, of Body by Jake Global, ExerciseTV, Current Chairman of the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and FitOrbit Co-Founder. "And, with the Withings WiFi Body Scale, you - and your FitOrbit trainer - will be able to track and celebrate your success more easily and accurately than ever before!"

Nearly 1,000 FitOrbit clients have collectively lost thousands of pounds of fat and burned millions of calories using FitOrbit in the first four months of the site being live, and with this newest technological integration, trainers and clients are able to turn daily measurements into real-world understanding of their progress.

"The integration with FitOrbit services demonstrates the true potential of the WiFi Body Scale for any health-conscious person. Just step on the scale and your personal trainer will get your daily weight automatically," says Cedric Hutchings, Withings CEO. "We are thrilled to give online fitness training a new dimension with FitOrbit." 

"FitOrbit is leading the trend of bringing effective personal wellness services and technology together," says FitOrbit CEO Nick Desai. "The partnership with Withings proves that we are serious about giving consumers the most cost-effective and easy-to-follow exercise and fitness plan in the industry."

Starting at $9.99 per week, FitOrbit trainers deliver custom meal and workout plans that include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, along with workouts that can be done everywhere - outdoors, indoors, at home, at the gym, in the park, and at the beach with explanations on how to perform exercises correctly. Meal plans also include serving sizes and nutritional information, grocery lists and recipes, along with comments and tips from the trainer on how to prepare meals, and other relevant information. Please visit FitOrbit. com for more details.

About FitOrbit:
FitOrbit takes the proven formula of the one-to-one trainer-client relationship online, and brings unprecedented efficiency, and new business opportunities to the fitness professional, and accessible, flexible, and affordable expert personal training to the consumer. FitOrbit. com launched to the public in June 2009. In September 2009 FitOrbit launched a free iPhone application to provide users with mobile fitness training. FitOrbit is developed by Global Fitness Media, a start up company headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, that is focused on developing web and mobile technology, products, and services that work for real people living in the real world. Global Fitness Media launched the award winning location based restaurant nutrition search, GoodFoodNearYou (http://www. goodfoodnearyou. com) in February 2009.

About Withings:
Withings (http://www. withings. com) is a French startup established by three executives from the technology and telecom industry. With a focus on the innovation and design for everyday products, Withings has introduced in September 2009 the first-of-its-kind WiFi Body Scale. Please visit Withings. com for more details.

Media Contact:
Courtney Thompson
Ink Public Relations
Courtney(at)inkprgroup. com
310.860.0806

Talia Roselli
Global Fitness Media
424.652.9650

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