Petrodex® Superstar Smiles Photo Contest

Petrodex® Superstar Smiles Photo Contest

In recognition of pet dental month in February, Petrodex® will be running the Superstar Smiles Photo Contest.

Omaha, NE (PRWEB) February 2, 2010

Sergeant’s® Pet Care Products and celebrity pet specialist Steve Dale are joining forces to find a dog with that ‘Hollywood smile’ for the Petrodex® Superstar Smiles Photo Contest. Sentry HC Petrodex, the world-wide leader in pet dental health product development, is a brand in the Sergeant’s family of products in the pet specialty channel.

Sergeant’s wants to see photos of pets with happy, healthy ‘smiles’, the natural result of good pet dental care. The contest coincides with the company’s focus on raising awareness of the importance of pet dental care during National Pet Dental Month in February.

Here’s how it works: Send pictures of your dog’s happy, healthy smile and you could become a national star! During the contest, which runs from January 18 – February 28, photo entries can be uploaded at www. sentrypetcare. com. Submitted photos will be available for view in the contest photo galleries, and visitors can even give their thumbs up or thumbs down to photos displayed.

Weekly winners will be chosen to receive gift baskets with an assortment of some of the world’s most advanced pet dental care products from Petrodex®.

The Grand Prize winner will be chosen by celebrity radio personality and pet enthusiast Steve Dale. The winning dog will be awarded a professional photo shoot and be featured in a national Petrodex advertisement! They’ll also receive a variety of pet dental care products from Sentry HC Petrodex. The winner’s owner will receive a framed portrait of their pet.

So if your dog has ever dreamed of national fame, or has an irresistible, clean and healthy smile, upload your entry between January 18 and February 28. Your pooch may just be discovered!

About Sergeant's Pet Care Products
Sergeant's Pet Care Products, Inc., is based in Omaha, Neb. USA, and is a leading supplier of pet supplies including flea and tick remedies, health and well-being products, natural and formulated treats, rawhide chews, toys, accessories, dental and aquatics. Sergeant's has been caring for pets since 1868, and is America's oldest full-line pet supplies company with one of the most trusted names in pet care. For more information, visit the Sergeant's web site at www. sergeants. com.

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Nevada Firm to Begin Inoculation Program Against HIV/AIDS in Africa

Nevada Firm to Begin Inoculation Program Against HIV/AIDS in Africa

Global Tech Resource Group, Inc. (GTRG) has been granted the exclusive distribution agency status in the continent and nations of Africa to distribute a vaccine, Lumoer, an immunomodulator for the treatment of HIV/AIDS-related chronic infection and a variety of tumors and immune diseases.

(PRWEB) June 1, 2004

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Steve Dahl at (760) 804-6271

MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2004

NEVADA FIRM TO BEGIN INOCULATION PROGRAM AGAINST HIV/AIDS IN AFRICA

Las Vegas, NV (www. globaltechresource. com): While the HIV/AIDS epidemic throughout Africa shows no sign of slowing its frightening growth rate, a Las Vegas, Nevada firm is intently working to bring a growing, glimmer of hope to a continent desperately searching for solutions to the on-going, mounting, death toll. Global Tech Resource Group, Inc., (GTRG) has been granted Exclusive Distribution Agency status throughout the continent and nations of Africa to distribute "Lumoer", an immunomodulator, for the treatment of HIV/AIDS-related chronic infections and a variety of tumors and immune diseases.

The Lumoer vaccine has been researched, tested, approved and licensed by the People's Republic of China, State Food & Drug Administration, under the description of " Pseudomonas aeruginosa Vaccine - Mannos Sensitive Hemagglutination Piliated Strain (MSHA)". It is registered under PRC SFDA#S19980024, dated May 2003, to Boostitan Biologics Company of Guangdong, China for manufacturing, distribution, export and use as an immunomodulator (class II controlled medication).

Global Tech Resource Group is developing funding sources to provide inoculation treatment programs to HIV/AIDS patients within the coming months. "We are deeply inspired by the team we've assembled to address this tragic situation in Africa," said Terry Warren, a Global Tech Founder and CEO. Using revenues supported by the funding sources, the inoculation program is expected to begin in Nigeria, Africa. Dr. Stuart Quartemont, M. D., F. A.A. F.P., President and Founder of Medical Missions International - USA, International Medical Director/Founder of ICH Hospitals - Nigeria, a practicing faculty member of the Brazos Family Practice Residency and currently associated with Texas A&M University, has formally requested Lumoer vaccine from GTRG to begin inoculation treatment programs specifically related to his work in Owerri, Nigeria. Dr. Quartemont's Lumoer Vaccine treatment program will initially inoculate 2,500 patients; however, the planned program will intensify and expand the treatment efforts as increased funding supports greater momentum.

Although years of research in China have proven that Lumoer Vaccine can be very effective in cancers and other immune diseases and disorders, one of the biggest benefits of the Lumoer Vaccine treatment program proposed by GTRG is the low "cost per treated patient". In many areas of the world where HIV/AIDS and similar diseases are running rampant, many, if not most, of the poorer patients are unable to afford, and gain access to, the current, available treatments. GTRG'S treatment program using Lumoer Vaccine can inoculate patients for a fraction of the high cost "per patient treated" now in effect in many areas of Africa. The Lumoer Vaccine is not marketed nor distributed as a cure, however, after completion of the treatment program, typically about sixty days, Lumoer Vaccine has indicated a strong ability to effectively and dramatically slow or stop many immune diseases from progressing through regulating the immune responses.

Dr. Mang Yu, Ph. D. of University of California, Davis, a past recipient of the prestigious Kirschstein National Research Service Award while at Stanford University School of Medicine and an M. D. scientist involved in the research, development and licensing of the Lumoer vaccine in P. R. China, serves as the chief technical advisor/chief medical officer of Pacific Medilogics, Ltd., the Hong Kong firm owning world-wide distribution rights for the Lumoer vaccine; as allowed by the manufacturer Boostitan Biologics Company of Guangdong, China. "We also see in the near future the release of a variation on this product that could actually be given as a measure to prevent or stop disease like AIDS from spreading further." said Dr. Yu. "Our efforts in China and Thailand have proven very positive and we're looking forward to the continuation of distribution, research and on-going studies of this treatment program throughout Africa," said Martin Wong, President of Pacific Medilogics, Ltd. Pacific Medilogics has licensed GTRG to develop, expand and use various contacts and organizations in Africa to help initiate and expedite inoculation programs. Of particular focus for GTRG is to integrate with "Faith-based" organizations presently working diligently to provide many forms of service and relief.

The GTRG team effort includes the help of notable individuals assisting in the fundraising and distribution efforts for Africa. Dr. Samuel Golden, a former leading Member of South Africa's Parliament and Ambassador to Greece and Germany from South Africa and current Vice President of International Business Development with Egnatia Insurance in Athens, Greece, has personally committed to assist with the facilitation and monitoring of inoculations in South Africa. His assistance will be particularly focused and implemented through his relationships with organizations such as "In Abba's Arms", a non-profit organization working in Africa. Also joining the cause is Bishop George Dallas McKinney, of Saint Stephens Church of God In Christ, San Diego, CA. He has personally made the commitment to support Global Tech Resource Group and the Lumoer Vaccine for the Africa project. Bishop McKinney intends to spearhead organizing “faith-based” assistance through his relationships with leading ministers in the United States and various international associations. Bishop McKinney was most recently nominated for Chaplain of the U. S. Senate in 2003. On the media side, Hosanna Broadcasting Network (HBN), located in Los Angeles, CA, has committed to broadcast/telecast information regarding the upcoming Lumoer Vaccine treatment program as developments occur.

About Global Tech Resource Group, Inc. (GTRG)

Global Tech Resource Group, Inc., is committed to enhancing the quality of the human condition; particularly focusing its efforts in the regions of the world where life is measured in hours, not days. To accomplish this commitment, GTRG seeks to bring the synergy of the finest individuals from many nations into a functional relationship with cutting edge technology, science, industry and medical knowledge to serve the basic needs, relief, comfort and aid of the peoples of the world. GTRG works to serve the many, by achieving what seems to be impossible, through the efforts of a few.

Global Tech Resource Group, Inc.

3960 Howard Hughes Parkway, Fifth Floor

Las Vegas, NV 89109

Media please contact: Steve Dahl at (760) 804-6271

The information here is intended solely for informational and educational purposes and not as medical advice. The statements here have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult a medical professional if you have questions about your medical health.

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Faith and Hope in a Difficult World

Faith and Hope in a Difficult World

So You Think This is GodÂ’s Will? By Nolan Piper - Nolan Piper isn't challenging his faith. He isn't questioning his belief in Christ - or his belief in salvation and eternal life. But he does have some questions - and he asks them boldly and straight-forwardly in his book, So You Think This Is God's Will?

(PRWEB) November 7, 2004

Piper himself contracted cancer in the mid-1990s. He survived, and emerged with a clean bill of health, but in the process, he also learned one of life's very difficult lessons about the fleeting nature of the human existence. A few years later, the lesson hit home even harder: Piper's beloved brother, Trev, also contracted cancer and died in the early days of 1999.

Piper, as he readily acknowledges, was devastated by his brother's death. He has spent much of his time since reflecting on life and the nature of faith and the questions he asks in So You Think This Is God's Will? are those that all of us would ask under the same circumstances: Why - and to what purpose?

Piper, born and raised in British Columbia and now living in Kitchener, Ontario with his wife and three children, has not had his faith shaken. In fact, his faith is stronger than ever - and if there is a message in So You Think This Is God's Will?, it is this: That life, no matter its hardships, is best lived with faith, hope, love and wisdom.

This book makes a very strong case for living life on those very terms. It is dedicated, with love, to his brother.

ISBN 0-9736378-0-3

$14.95 CDN

To Order: www. southink. com or www. volpub. com or 1-888-571-2665

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Local women's magazine growing in popularity in rural two-county area of Michigan

Local women's magazine growing in popularity in rural two-county area of Michigan

West Michigan Woman magazine is celebrating its one-year anniversary in January 2004, and is a surprising success.

(PRWEB) December 13, 2003

Published bimonthly (six times a year), the magazine focuses on women in Ionia and Montcalm counties and includes fun feature stories highlighting interesting women in the community, as well as promoting local clubs and organizations and important events. Featured women have included a 15-year-old Ionia girl trying to raise $9,000 to buy the harp of her dreams, a woman in Greenville who makes her own homemade designer chocolates, and small Hubbardston fire department with five women on the force. The magazine publishes 6,000 per issue and has a web site at www. wmwoman. com. It is distributed free in the community and has an overwhelming amount of support from the local advertising community and has been in the black since its first issue in January 2003. Published as a "hobby" and a lifelong dream of publisher-editor Jennifer Churchill (who has a 'day' job in the health industry, as well), the magazine will celebrate its One Year Anniversary with an Expo at the local Greenville Area Community Center on Jan. 31, 2004. All advertisers from the past year have been invited to have a free booth. Participants will include: Michigan History magazine, The Michigan Women's Historical Commission, Maxfield's Restaurant, and more. Ms. Churchill is also planning to publish a 2004 Bridal Guide for the women of Ionia and Montcalm counties.

Top 10 Pick Up Artists Of 2006 Announced

Top 10 Pick Up Artists Of 2006 Announced

ArtOfApproaching. com announces the top Pick Up Artists of the year, ranked not only by their prowess with the ladies, but also by their creativity, innovation, and willingness to teach other men how to do better with their love lives.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 31, 2006

ArtOfApproaching. com, the internet's leading website dedicated to dating advice for men, today announced on it's blog the Top 10 Pick Up Artist of 2006.

The website's webmaster, author Joseph Matthews, has been ranking the top Pick Up Artists for the last four years.

"Before I started officially ranking people, there was a lot of speculation as to who was the real deal and who wasn't," said Matthews, about his decision to rank men on their prowess with women.

"You had a lot of guys running around saying how good they were with women, but I actually started to go out and meet them and see for myself if they had the goods. Some did, some didn't. I wanted to point out the ones who did."

Ever since the release of the New York Times Best Selling book "The Game: Penetrating The Secret Society Of Pick Up Artists," there has been a lot of interest from people about the "Pick Up Artist Phenomenon."

"There are a lot of guys out there who are trying to make money teaching men how to meet women who have absolutely no business doing so," said Matthews. "Releasing the Top 10 every year was a way of highlighting the people guys should pay attention to."

The criteria for making the Top 10 list varies. First of all, candidates must have met with Matthews, or someone that he trusts, and seen them in action with women in person.

Secondly, Pick Up Artists are graded on their qualities and skills. Not only is their ability to get a woman attracted to them quickly taken into account, but their innovation, creativity, and willingness to give back to the community at large weighs heavily in the rankings.

"It's not just about whether you can get a girl to sleep with you," said Matthews. "It's about if you bring anything new to the table. If you can help men at large to improve their love lives in a healthy way that's beneficial not just for them, but for women too."

For that reason, you won't see any "sleazeballs" among Matthew's picks this year.

"It's going to be a controversial list this year," explained Matthews about his rankings. "We have a new number one, and it's not who you might expect. In addition to that, we also have a lot of new faces added to the list - some of which many aren't convinced should have been included, but I felt shook things up enough to be recognized."

Some of the people ranked this year will be familiar to readers of The Game. Some are fresh new faces. Others are old stand-bys looking to claw their way higher in the rankings.

In former years, those who've ranked highly in Matthews' Top 10 have seen their business efforts grow the following year. The number one Pick Up Artist of 2004 and 2005 - Neil Strauss, author of The Game, whom Matthews' discovered while he was still undercover and unknown - went on to release a course in 2006 that sold out in a matter of hours, netting the author a hefty seven-figure profit.

Erik Von Markovich, also known by his pick-up name "Mystery," went on to see his business grow from a small workshop service, to a multi-million dollar a year industry while being featured consistently in the top 3 of the rankings.

"I don't know if the rankings affect the business, or the business affects the rankings," said Matthews. "But regardless, it's great exposure for the people who are listed. Not all of them make money teaching others how to improve their love lives, but all of them definitely get a bump in credibility because of it. And it's not unusual to see someone venture into the commercial arena after being listed."

The top three was a close race this year. The title of number one Pick Up Artist this year goes to a man with the nick-name of Swinggcat, an under-the-radar author and dating coach based out of Los Angeles California, who rose to fame through his infamous ability to get women to have sex with him within just a few hours of meeting him - sometimes while their boyfriends were in the next room.

The number two spot goes to former champion Neil Strauss, followed closely behind by Markovich, who has recently completed a pilot for a TV show on VH1 based on his teachings.

A complete list of the Top 10 Pick Up Artists of 2006 is available at:

Http://www. artofapproaching. com/blog/2006/12/29/announcing-the-top-10-pick-up-artists-of-2007/ (http://www. artofapproaching. com/blog/2006/12/29/announcing-the-top-10-pick-up-artists-of-2007/)

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Doulas Association of Southern California Sponsor a BOLD Fundraising Event on Labor Day Weekend

Doulas Association of Southern California Sponsor a BOLD Fundraising Event on Labor Day Weekend

On Saturday, September 2 Los Angeles will boldly go where no play has gone before -- to listen to the stories of seven women about the naked truth of childbirth in America. Based on the true stories of 118 women, the Birth on Labor Day (BOLD) event is part of a global movement that brings communities together to raise awareness about the importance of mother-friendly maternity care.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 2, 2006

On Saturday, September 2 Los Angeles will boldly go where no play has gone before -- to listen to the stories of seven women about the naked truth of childbirth in America. Doulas Association of Southern California (DASC), a non-profit community of maternity care professionals, will host a special benefit performance of the critically acclaimed theatrical hit, Birth. The event will take place at the Acapulco Restaurant, 385 N. La Cienega near Beverly Boulevard on Saturday, September 2, from 5 to 8 pm. Donations are welcome and all proceeds will benefit DASC and the Black Infant Health Program, part of the Pasadena Public Health Department.

“When you have a baby it affects your whole future,” stated Beverly Keye, a DASC member. “I wanted DASC to present this play because it reflects the voices of powerful women who can easily become disempowered in our current healthcare system. Science has shown that women who receive continuous emotional support from a doula (professional birth assistant) during childbirth are more satisfied with their birth experience and have improved health outcomes as do their newborns.

Based on the true stories of 118 women the Birth on Labor Day (BOLD) event is part of a global movement that brings communities together to raise awareness about the importance of mother-friendly maternity care. Based on the Ten Steps of the Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative (MFCI), an evidence-based, consensus document created by the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services, BOLD supporters are confident that current maternity care practices will improve if care providers and birthing facilities implement the recommendations of the MFCI.

Created by mother and playwright Karen Brody, Birth is powerful, simple and direct. A theatrical reading, the play melds unbridled hilarity with unexpected poignancy. The cast represents the birthing experience of a broad spectrum of women. At the corner stone of each lies a personal choice. Janet’s epidural, Jillian’s home birth, and Sandy’s cesarean section are all on display without judgment. “Maternity care is a mess and in many communities pregnant mothers’ voices are silenced,” says playwright Karen Brody. “BOLD is a community effort to encourage people to know the truth about childbirth, make informed birth choices, and for professionals in maternity care to start listening to women.” The DASC performance will be followed by a talkback session, What Does Mother-Friendly Childbirth Mean and the Ten Steps to Get There.

DASC is a non-profit professional community of doulas which recognizes the profundity of birth on the human experience and society at large, while respecting the individual needs of childbearing families. We provide a supportive forum for maintaining professional standards, continuing the education of birth and postpartum doulas, and informing the public of the benefits of doula care. To locate a doula in your area visit http://www. dascdoulas. org (http://www. dascdoulas. org) or call toll-free 877-436-8528. To find out more about Mother-Friendly Childbirth visit http://www. motherfriendly. org (http://www. motherfriendly. org).

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Sanford USD Medical Center Receives Chest Pain Center Accreditation

Sanford USD Medical Center Receives Chest Pain Center Accreditation

Accreditation Recognizes Commitment to Quality Patient Care

(Vocus) February 1, 2010

Sanford USD Medical Center once again is recognized for quality heart care. The Society of Chest Pain Centers has given full accreditation to the Chest Pain Center at Sanford USD Medical Center, making them an Accredited Chest Pain Center.

Sanford‘s Chest Pain Center has demonstrated its expertise and commitment to quality patient care by meeting or exceeding a wide set of stringent criteria and Core Measure quality indices. Recently we completed an on-site evaluation by a review team from the Society of Chest Pain Centers. Key areas in which a Chest Pain Center must demonstrate expertise include:
 Integrating the emergency department with the local emergency medical system  Assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients quickly  Effectively treating patients with low risk for acute coronary syndrome and no assignable cause for their symptoms  Continually seeking to improve processes and procedures  Ensuring Chest Pain Center personnel competency and training  Maintaining organizational structure and commitment  Having a functional design that promotes optimal patient care  Supporting community outreach programs that educate the public to promptly seek medical care if they display symptoms of a possible heart attack

“Being an accredited Chest Pain Center furthers our commitment to improving patient care and providing access to a hospital that has the appropriate measures in place to care for your heart,” said Tom Stys, MD, Medical Director of Cardiology at Sanford. “We’re also working very closely with the outlying communities in our region to provide support and access to the best heart care possible.”

Heart attacks are the leading cause of death in the United States, with 600,000 dying annually of heart disease. More than five million Americans visit hospitals each year with chest pain. The goal of the Society of Chest Pain Centers is to significantly reduce the mortality rate of these patients by teaching the public to recognize and react to the early symptoms of a possible heart attack, reduce the time that it takes to receive treatment, and increase the accuracy and effectiveness of treatment.
With the rise of Chest Pain Centers came the need to establish standards designed to improve the consistency and quality of care provided to patients. The Society’s accreditation process insures centers meet or exceed quality-of-care measures in acute cardiac medicine.
About the Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPC)

The Society of Chest Pain Centers is a patient centric non-profit international professional organization focused upon improving care for patients with acute coronary syndromes and other related maladies. Established in 1998, the Society is dedicated to patient advocacy and focusing on ischemic heart disease. Central to its mission is the question, “What is right for the patient?” In answer, the Society promotes protocol based medicine, often delivered through a Chest Pain Center model to address the diagnosis and treatment of acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, and to promote the adoption of process improvement science by healthcare providers. To best fulfill this mission, the Society of Chest Pain Centers provides accreditation to facilities striving for optimum Chest Pain Center care. SCPC is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Contact:
Stacy Bauer Jones
Media Relations Coordinator
(605)328-7056
Jonesst(at)sanfordhealth(dot)org

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Trial Lawyer David P. Whittlesey Joins Andrews Kurth as Partner in the Austin Office

Trial Lawyer David P. Whittlesey Joins Andrews Kurth as Partner in the Austin Office

Firm continues to hire lateral talent.

Austin, TX (Vocus) May 15, 2009

Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that David Whittlesey has joined the firm's Austin office as a Partner in the Litigation section.

Whittlesey, who is President-Elect of the Austin Bar Association, will focus his practice on complex commercial, business and technology litigation. Areas of practice include antitrust, securities, and intellectual property. He has litigated numerous cases involving mergers and acquisitions, license agreements, software and systems design, systems integration, telecommunications, professional malpractice, trade secrets, real estate, banking, construction, unfair competition, oil and gas, health care, and trademark matters. He has represented clients in litigation and arbitration matters and in trial and appellate proceedings in several states and the District of Columbia. He also regularly counsels clients on compliance issues.

"We are delighted to have David join our firm," says Rex VanMiddlesworth, Managing Partner of the Austin office. "David is a well-respected trial lawyer and a leader in the Austin legal community. These attributes combined with his reputation for excellent client service make him a great fit for our firm."

Whittlesey is a former president of the Austin Young Lawyer's Association and an active member of the Admissions and Disciplinary Committee for the Western District of Texas. He previously served as the secretary and treasurer of the Austin Bar Association. He is a founding fellow of the Austin Bar Foundation and a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. Whittlesey is a member of the State Bar of Texas and is admitted to practice before the U. S. District courts for the Western, Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of Texas, as well as the U. S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.

"Andrews Kurth is the ideal firm for my practice, and I look forward to working with everyone at the firm," says Whittlesey. "I am also excited to join a firm with strong Texas roots focused on expanding its Austin presence."

Mr. Whittlesey received his B. B.A. from the University of Texas in 1991. He received his J. D. magna cum laude in 1994 from the University of Houston Law Center, where he was a member of Order of the Coif. For more information about David Whittlesey please visit http://www. andrewskurth. com/people-DavidPWhittlesey. html.

About Andrews Kurth LLP
For more than a century, Andrews Kurth has built its practice on the belief that "straight talk is good business." Real answers, clear vision and mutual respect define the firm's relationships with clients, colleagues, communities and employees. With more than 400 lawyers and offices in Austin, Beijing, Dallas, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, The Woodlands and Washington, DC, Andrews Kurth represents a wide array of clients in all areas of business law. For more information about Andrews Kurth, please visit andrewskurth. com.

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Recently Discovered Health Benefit of Green Tea in Experimental Medicine

Recently Discovered Health Benefit of Green Tea in Experimental Medicine

More and more benefits have been shown with green tea, which is one of main ingredients in MetaboSlim. Recently, scientists demonstrate additional health benefits of green tea in preventing stroke, weight-loss properties and anti-oxidative stress in experimental animals.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) April 5, 2007

More and more benefits have been shown with green tea, which is one of main ingredients in MetaboSlim. Recently, a group of scientist at Fuji Tokoha University, Japan published their research results in Med Sci Monit (2007).

In their research, 0.5% green tea catechin extract (polyphenon) was given to rats with malignant stroke-prone spontaneously hypertensive. It is found that tea catechin intake significantly delayed stroke onset compared to the control group. The rate in blood pressure increase in the tea catechin group was significantly smaller than that in the control group. Continuous ingestion of green tea catechins from an early age prevented the development of spontaneous stroke in rats, probably by inhibiting the further development of high blood pressure at later ages.

Chinese scientists at Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou have shown that green tea extract intake is associated with increased weight loss due to diet-induced thermogenesis, which is generally attributed to the catechin epigallocatechin gallate. That catechin-polyphenols are known to be capable of inhibiting catechol-O-methyltransferase (the enzyme that degrades norepinephrine) is a possible explanation for why the green tea extract is effective in stimulating thermogenesis by epigallocatechin gallate to augment and prolong sympathetic stimulation of thermogenesis. Knowledge about thermogenesis-induced weight loss produced by green tea's epigallocatechin gallate and its ability to inhibit catechol-O-methyltransferase is important for health benefits and for prolonging the action of norepinephrine in the synaptic cleft. Similar findings were published recently by Dr. Diepvens at Department of Human Biology, Maastricht University, The Netherlands in American Journal of Physiology. In this publication, positive effects on body-weight management have been shown using green tea mixtures. Green tea, by containing both tea catechins and caffeine, may act through inhibition of catechol O-methyl-transferase, and inhibition of phosphodiesterase. Here, the mechanisms may also operate synergistically.

In addition, tea catechins have antiangiogenic properties that may prevent development of overweight and obesity. Furthermore, the sympathetic nervous system is involved in the regulation of lipolysis, and the sympathetic innervation of white adipose tissue may play an important role in the regulation of total body fat in general.

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New Chef At FIGS Market, LLC Brings Vegan Specialties To The Table

New Chef At FIGS Market, LLC Brings Vegan Specialties To The Table

Lorin Laxton, Managing Partner of FIGS Market, LLC, a gourmet food market located in Cameron Village, has announced that Chris Rubinstein has joined the firm as Head Chef.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) April 21, 2005

Lorin Laxton, Managing Partner of FIGS Market, LLC, a gourmet food market located in Cameron Village, has announced that Chris Rubinstein has joined the firm as Head Chef. Rubinstein, formerly a Roundsman at sister company Catering Works, specializes in vegan cuisine and has nine years of experience in the health food industry. As Head Chef, he will manage the marketÂ’s kitchen staff, ensure the quality and presentation of prepared foods, salad bar, and hot food bar, as well as create and implement new recipes that reflect the marketÂ’s core values: exciting, exotic, tasty and appealing. A Raleigh resident, Rubinstein has his Associates Degree in Culinary Arts from Wake Technical Community College.

“We are fortunate to have such a talented chef in the kitchen at FIGS Market,” said Laxton. “Chris brings a wealth of experience and a number of exciting recipes to FIGS Market including his World Famous Vegan Chicken Salad. I am confident that his culinary creations will be a wonderful addition to our already extensive menu.” 

About FIGS Market, LLC:

FIGS Market, LLC, established in 2004 by its sister company Catering Works, is a gourmet food market featuring an eat-in or take-out restaurant with fresh entrees and unique side dishes from around the world, as well as a full service bakery and coffee bar. The market offers gourmet cooking classes, wine and cheese events, and local and regional food supplies and culinary items. FIGS, an acronym for Fresh International Gourmet Supply, is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm or Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. The market, located at 2018 Clark Avenue in Cameron Village, can be found on the internet at www. figsmarket. com or for more information, please call 919-719-0328.

Media and Press Contacts:

Patty Briguglio

MMI Associates, Inc

919-233-6600

Patty@mmimarketing. com

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Embarcadero Delivers One of the First Third-Party Scheduling Solutions for Oracle Database 10g and MySQL

Embarcadero Delivers One of the First Third-Party Scheduling Solutions for Oracle Database 10g and MySQL

Job Scheduler 3.2 Reduces Risk of Job Failure; Ensures Smooth Execution of Scheduled Database Maintenance Tasks 24 X 7

(PRWEB) October 15, 2004

Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: EMBT), a provider of data lifecycle management solutions, today announced the release of Embarcadero® Job Scheduler™ 3.2, a powerful cross-platform job management tool that automates database maintenance and other routine tasks. By expanding cross-platform support to include MySQL®, Embarcadero Job Scheduler 3.2 fills an industry void for critical third-party tools, further driving the adoption of the MySQL platform. It is the one of the first major third-party job automation tools to support both the MySQL platform and Oracle® Database 10g, allowing database administrators to schedule tasks on the latest commercial and open source technologies.

“Our business is increasingly reliant on multiple enterprise applications to run critical components of our operations and collect important customer and market information,” said Albert Prast, chief information officer at Rotech Healthcare, Inc. “This requires processing complex business flows, incorporating both database and operating system batch jobs. Embarcadero Job Scheduler is a reliable scheduling solution that provides greater automation for our environments and expands database coverage to allow us to accomplish our objectives more quickly and easily.”

With Embarcadero Job Scheduler 3.2, database administrators have a reliable cross-platform enterprise scheduling solution that helps boost productivity and implement best practices. Job Scheduler 3.2 streamlines automated job runs to help prevent failures that may otherwise result from maintaining databases in complex IT environments. With bolstered wildcard support to better manage additional file dependencies, Job Scheduler 3.2 saves time for data professionals because they no longer need to add or remove files individually. Improved enterprise job filtering increases the efficiency of database professionals even in the largest of environments by giving them the ability to better identify and tackle the most important jobs first.

“Implementing more reliable and systematic database routines becomes critical for data professionals as data continues to grow in volume and complexity,” said Robert Oliphant, vice president of International Operations for Embarcadero Technologies. “Job Scheduler ensures that data professionals remain focused on high-order business objectives by eliminating manual and routine tasks, centralizing management of all tasks, and promoting optimal availability and performance.”

About Embarcadero Job Scheduler

Embarcadero Job Scheduler 3.2 supports IBM® DB2® for Open Systems, Oracle, Microsoft® SQL Server, MySQL, and Sybase® databases. Its client/server/agent architecture allows data professionals to add additional machines to their enterprise while easily managing them from one central console. It is available now. To download a free evaluation copy, please visit the Embarcadero download center at www. embarcadero. com/downloads (http://www. embarcadero. com/downloads).

For more information about Embarcadero Job Scheduler and other products from Embarcadero Technologies, visit Embarcadero Technologies website at

Http://www. embarcadero. com/partner/partner_directory. jsp (http://www. embarcadero. com/partner/partner_directory. jsp), to locate your nearest reseller.

About Embarcadero Technologies

Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: EMBT) is a leading provider of data lifecycle management solutions that help companies build, optimize, test, and manage their critical data, database, and application infrastructures. Nearly 11,000 companies, including 97 of the Fortune 100, rely on Embarcadero Technologies products to manage the explosive growth in data and ensure optimal performance of their complex, multi-platform applications and systems. Embarcadero Technologies is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. For more information, call 415/834-3131 or visit http://www. embarcadero. com (http://www. embarcadero. com).

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“Just Say No to GMO” Song and Video Released by NaturalNews Editor, the Health Ranger

“Just Say No to GMO” Song and Video Released by NaturalNews Editor, the Health Ranger

The Health Ranger has released a new rap song with music video called "Just Say No to GMO." Written and performed by the Health Ranger, this song aims at exposing the dangers of genetically modified foods.

Tucson, AZ (Vocus) October 15, 2010

In support of Non-GMO month, the Health Ranger has released a new rap song with music video called "Just Say No to GMO." Written and performed by the Health Ranger, this new song takes aim at the biotech industry by exposing the dangers of genetically modified foods while promoting the Non-GMO Project Verified logo that helps consumers identify foods that are safe to eat.

The music video can be viewed on the NaturalNews. TV video site at:
Http://naturalnews. tv/v. asp? v=B459FF2B150FDF4651302A60993D9CF3

It is also available on YouTube at:
Http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=HnN6FFjZBZQ

The video features rap lines from Jeffrey Smith, executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology at ResponsibleTechnology. org, a non-profit educational group that teaches consumers about the dangers of genetically engineered foods. IRT also supports mandatory labeling of GMO foods.

The "Just Say No to GMO" song can be downloaded as a free MP3 file at http://www. naturalnews. com/NoGMO

That same page offers song lyrics, ringtones, videos, commentary and information resources where consumers can learn more about the dangers of GMO foods.

"Just Say No to GMO" is the fifth song in Mike Adams' album "Beyond All Reason," available at: NaturalNews. com/Music

"I'm really excited to be able to sing about the dangers of GMOs and help alert people to what's really in their foods," Adams said. "This is an issue that touches the lives of everyone. Genetically engineered foods have invaded our food supply, and people have a right to know what that means to their health."

Reaction to the song has been strongly positive:

"Just say no to GMO is the Battle Hymn for our new Organic Republic. Take action against Monsanto and their mad scientists and indentured politicians." - Ronnie Cummins, Director, Organic Consumers Association at OrganicConsumers. org

"Mike's Anti-GMO rap is not only great music, it's just the kind of creative way we need to get the message out to people who may not even know they are eating dangerous genetically modified organisms every day. Great job Mike!" - Jeffrey Smith, executive director, Institute for Responsible Technology at ResponsibleTechnology. org

"Mike Adams has combined his talents of honest health reporting and surprising music composition to create a song that is a modern call to action against the dangerous and imminent genetic modification of our entire food supply." - Kevin Gianni, founder, the Renegade Health Show at RenegadeHealth. com

For more information, visit http://www. NaturalNews. com/Music

Press Contact:
Holly Pinnella, Media Relations
NaturalNews. com
Holly. p(at)naturalnews(dot)com
520-232-9300

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Conference on Eve of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Seeks To Shape New Strategies for Stopping HIV/AIDS Surge Among Blacks in Massachusetts

Conference on Eve of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Seeks To Shape New Strategies for Stopping HIV/AIDS Surge Among Blacks in Massachusetts

On Friday, February 6th, the eve of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the Boston-based Multicultural AIDS Coalition (MAC) will host "Black Communities & HIV" - the first of a four-part Black HIV/AIDS Conference Series developed to highlight local HIV disparities and explore the infrastructure for slowing the surge of HIV among Blacks in the state.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) February 5, 2009

The face of HIV/AIDS has shifted dramatically over the past 25 years, evolving from what was once considered a disease affecting only gay white men, into a major public health crisis within communities of color. In Massachusetts, Black and Latino residents are only 12% of the state's population, yet now account for over 50% of all persons living with HIV. A majority of new infections each year are among people of color, with many having delayed testing long enough to already have progressed to later stages of the disease. Among women, roughly 70% of all cases are Black and Latina residents. These statistics are similar to Black communities throughout the nation.

February 7th is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, an annual occasion designed to encourage Black Americans to get tested and know their HIV status. On the day before, Friday, February 6th, from 8:30 a. m. -5:00 p. m. at the Copley Marriott hotel, the Boston-based Multicultural AIDS Coalition (MAC) will host "Black Communities & HIV" - the first of a four-part Black HIV/AIDS Conference Series developed to highlight local HIV disparities and explore the infrastructure for slowing the surge of HIV among Blacks in the state.

"It is time for a critical look at how well HIV/AIDS services are meeting the needs of Black residents," said Gary Daffin, Executive Director of MAC. "Massachusetts has always been at the vanguard of high quality HIV/AIDS prevention and care. Our goal is to continue that tradition by examining our strengths and weaknesses in fighting HIV in Black communities across the state."

Major sponsors of the conference are the state Dept. of Public Health's Infectious Disease bureau, the Boston Public Health Commission's 'State of Emergency' initiative, and Fenway Health. Speakers include state Commissioner of Public Health, John Auerbach; Boston's chief medical officer Dr. Nancy Norman; Dr. Valerie Stone of Mass. General Hospital; Georgia Simpson-May, director of the state Office of Health Equity; Dr. Johnnie Hamilton-Mason, director of the doctoral program at Simmons School of Social Work; Harold Cox, Associate Dean at Boston University School of Public Health, and others. Participants are expected from across the state.

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IntelliSoft Group, Inc. Releases WebCrawler™, a Powerful Tool Streamlining the Medical Credentialing Verification Process

IntelliSoft Group, Inc. Releases WebCrawler™, a Powerful Tool Streamlining the Medical Credentialing Verification Process

IntelliSoft Group, Inc. introduces the powerful, yet affordable, WebCrawler Module for IntelliCred™ Medical Credentialing Software. WebCrawler™ is the ideal choice for enterprises looking to take their primary source verification automation to the next level. Automatically verify credentials using any primary source that maintains a web site -- affordably and easily.

Nashua, NH (PRWEB) March 17, 2006

IntelliSoft Group, Inc., a leading supplier of automated credentialing and provider management solutions, announced today WebCrawler™, their new powerful web extraction tool. WebCrawler™ is the ideal choice for enterprises looking to streamline their primary source verification processes even further. It enables companies using IntelliCred™ to automatically verify credentials using any primary source that maintains a verification website. WebCrawler™ will grab the required credentialing information from the primary source website and will store this data in your database for future use and reference.

“Health organizations today are facing tremendous pressures to increase quality assurance while decreasing the associated costs of medical credentialing,” stated Timothy Donaghy, Director of Marketing, IntelliSoft Group, Inc. “Our new WebCrawler™ software helps automate the medical credentialing verification process by grabbing the external primary source data for you! Users no longer have to perform the manual process of typing physician or provider data to properly retrieve and verify credentials.”

WebCrawler™ can retrieve and store data for practitioners one at a time, or in batch mode for multiple practitioners at once. You get fast, reliable data, without the associated costs of retrieving this same data manually. WebCrawler™ will automatically: navigate to your primary source website; enter in your search criteria using the practitioner data stored within your IntelliCred™ database; click the search button; take a snapshot of the returned results; and will store this information in your IntelliCred™ database. Take control of your verification processes and let WebCrawler automatically do the work for you. No typing, no querying, no importing.

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

About IntelliSoft Group, Inc.

Recognized as an industry leader since 1997, IntelliSoft Group, Inc. is a leading supplier of automated credentialing and provider management solutions. IntelliSoft Group’s state-of-the-art software streamlines the medical credentialing process -- making it easy to use and cost-effective while improving overall productivity.

Among IntelliSoft’s array of products you will find “intelligent software” that lives up to its name. IntelliCred™ automates the entire primary source verification credentialing process and manages and tracks privilege and quality data. IntelliApp™ automates the process of completing and tracking credentialing applications -- enter data once, and populate any credentialing form easily. IntelliContract™ manages and tracks provider and payor contracts for healthcare organizations.

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

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

Press Contact

IntelliSoft Group, Inc.

Timothy Donaghy

(888) 634-4464 ext. 19

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Development Dialogues Announces September Conference and Distinguished Faculty

Development Dialogues Announces September Conference and Distinguished Faculty

Development Dialogues announces its fall registration for the September conference on "Capital Campaigns: Planning to Execution and Success." This national conference is ideal for fund raising professionals working in hospitals and health care institutions.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) August 1, 2008

Development Dialogues announces its fall conference for professional fundraisers in the hospital and health care industry. Hospital and healthcare institutions considering or launching capital campaigns for their institution should attend. Development Dialogues is proud to host distinguished national experts who will lead this fall conference in Arlington, VA. Please visit us at http://www. developmentdialogues. com conference and registration details.

The conference includes:
Capital Campaigns: Planning to Execution and Success will be led by fundraising experts Bruce Flessner, Principal, of Bentz Whaley Flessner; Tracey Atwater, President, WellStar Foundation; Patti Porter, VP of Development for the University of Minnesota Medical Foundation; and John Lehn, VP for Major and Planned Giving, national headquarters of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. This seminar will take place at the Embassy Suites--Crystal City Hotel from September 10-12, 2008.

Development Dialogues is pleased to host these highly regarded experts for this conference. "This is going to be a very exciting seminar," said Bruce Flessner in regard to the seminar he will participate in. "The faculty members are outstanding professionals and have been highly successful in raising significant major gifts for capital campaigns for health care institutions and causes." Bruce Flessner is a founding principal of Bentz Whaley Flessner, an international consulting firm serving colleges, universities, academic medical centers and hospitals. Over his 25 year consulting career, he has served scores of clients with campaigns from $25 million to $2 billion.

Flessner is a nationally recognized expert in new wealth. He served on the founding board of New Ventures in Philanthropy, a special initiative by the Council on Foundations to create new family foundations. He has been quoted in the New York Times, LA Times, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, Washington Post, Star Tribune, Detroit Free Press and many other newspapers.

About Development Dialogues:
Development Dialogues provides professional seminars for development officers and senior fundraisers working in the health care and nonprofit sectors. Expert fundraising professionals from academic medical centers, major hospitals, and leading international healthcare organizations share their expertise to bring participants the best practices in fundraising. Our goal is to help fundraisers develop their talents and align skills with their organization's objectives and needs. Seminars are conducted in a small group format and are designed to provide participants with the opportunity to dialogue with experts and colleagues from across the industry.

Contact
Development Dialogues
1.800.630.5578
Info @ developmentdialogues. com
Http://www. developmentdialogues. com

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Fitness4Diabetics. com Offers Customized Nutrition and Exercise Coaching for People with Diabetes

Fitness4Diabetics. com Offers Customized Nutrition and Exercise Coaching for People with Diabetes

Fitness4Diabetics. com provides one-on-one exercise and nutrition coaching for people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Working in partnership with member's physicians, coaches work with diabetics who want to achieve and maintain healthy lifestyles. Coaching team is comprised of Certified Diabetic Educators including nurses, registered dietitians and exercise physiologists.

New York City, NY (PRWEB) February 22, 2007

Whether you are a weekend warrior, a serious athlete or a person with diabetes who wants to improve your lifestyle through an integrated exercise and nutrition program, Fitness4Diabetics. com's team of Certified Diabetes Educators (CDEs) would like to become your personal fitness coach.

Fitness4Diabetics. com provides one-on-one exercise and nutrition coaching and support for people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes who want to achieve and maintain healthy lifestyles in partnership with a team of CDEs comprised of nurses, registered dietitians and exercise physiologists.

Fitness4Diabetics. com Founder and CEO David Weingard (http://www. Fitness4Diabetics. com/about-us. html), who is a Type 1 diabetic and one of the few diabetics in the world to complete an Ironman triathlon competition, said, "Our goal is to empower people with diabetes to exercise regularly and improve their nutrition plan, lower their A1C level (average blood glucose) and minimize the health consequences of the disease. The Fitness4Diabetics. com coaches (http://www. Fitness4Diabetics. com/about-us. html) support our members in adopting a healthy lifestyle incorporating exercise and nutrition -- that can be integrated within their lives.

"The two most important things that people with diabetes can do to minimize the disease's negative health consequences, besides taking medication, is to improve their fitness and nutrition," Weingard said.

Fitness4Diabetics. com coaches use Internet and mobile technologies to stay in touch with clients on a regular basis. The coaches also hold bi-monthly web seminars (http://www. fitness4diabetics. com/diabetes-exercise-and-nutrition-cde-coaches-schedule-health-web. html) and distribute e-newsletters to share information and answer specific questions. In early February, Fitness4Diabetics. com offered a webinar on heart disease and diabetes and has scheduled a Feb. 21 webinar on diabetes and exercise. Other webinar topics include March 6, The Danger of Fad Diets; March 21, Strength Training and Diabetes; April 3, Goal Setting, and April 18, Stress Management and Diabetes. Subscriptions to the e-newsletters and web seminars are available at no charge by logging onto Fitness4Diabetics. com and joining the subscriber list.

Fitness4Diabetics. com's core program (http://www. Fitness4Diabetics. com/the-plan. html) includes a health assessment with input and guidance from each client's physician; customized exercise and nutrition coaching for four months; referrals to approved personal trainers; e-mail and phone support, and progress and results reports that are provided to each client's physician. Fitness4Diabetics. com also offers exercise-only and nutrition-only plans as well as maintenance plan for clients who have completed the core program.

Through Internet and mobile technologies, Fitness4Diabetics. com is able to offer their coaching services nationwide. "Normally, professional guidance is limited by the geographic location of caregivers, multiple on-site visits to specialists and is not integrated as part of a holistic treatment program," Weingard said. "For many people with diabetes, an integrated exercise and nutrition program with a continuous support system can be cost prohibitive."

Fitness4Diabetics. com will work with serious athletes training to maximize their performance at periodic events; weekend warriors who engage periodically in demanding sports; people who regularly work out at their health clubs or homes, or fitness "wannabes" who are convinced they need to lose weight and increase their physical activity but need guidance and encouragement.

"Our coaching team will prepare integrated exercise and nutrition plans that are customized to each diabetic's unique medical situation and goals," Weingard said.

"We want to work with clients to help them realize their goals of athletic achievement, exercise routine, weight loss, lowered A1C levels and reduced blood glucose fluctuations."

Additional information is available at Fitness4Diabetics. com or by calling 1-866-411-0254.

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Hafele, Germany launches ‘IDEA +’ A New Modular Table & Desk System

Hafele, Germany launches ‘IDEA +’ A New Modular Table & Desk System

Bangalore (PRWEB) May 15, 2004

Hafele, Germany the world leader in furniture fittings, architectural door hardware and Electronic Access Control has introduced the IDEA +, a new modular table and desk system. The new product range provides unparalleled flexibility and individuality by allowing complete freedom of design for desks and other types of office tables. The different components can be combined in almost every way, whether it is a round, oval, rectangular or corner shaped desk or table design.

The latest innovation in this product range is the IDEA + MOTION which is fitted with an electric lift system that allows the user to adjust the table or desk to any desired height by simply pushing a button. The IDEA + MOTION complies with the latest European Standards ENDIN ISO for working desks and therefore complies with the latest findings in ergonomics which has now become a requirement in any modern office environment.

Compared to other conventional desk system, IDEA + MOTION provides the user an ergonomic and healthy working environment even when spending extra long working hours at the desk. It allows the user to sit at the right height and alternate between sitting and standing to relieve the stresses on the lower back which cause so many painful and expensive office injuries With a height adjustability ranging from 605 mm to 1,280 mm and a maximum load capacity of 180 kg, a working desk can also be converted into a conference table or even a presentation platform.

Announcing the launch of the new IDEA + product range, Mr. Jurgen Wolf, Managing Director, Hafele India Pvt. Ltd., said, “We see India as a growing market with immense potential for table and desk systems. Corporate spends on interiors, furniture and fittings, has seen a significant upsurge during the last couple of years. Keeping in mind our commitment to provide a complete range of furniture fittings, Hafele has introduced the IDEA + range of products for attractive and modular offices. IDEA + MOTION has additional environmental and ergonomic benefits apart from flexibility and adjustability.” 

The IDEA + system combines the future of modern office furniture design with the advantage of a healthy working environment. HafeleÂ’s furniture fittings specialists are available for in-depth technical advise and individual planning of desk and table designs with the IDEA + system.

Hafele is a highly regarded partner to architects, building consultants, joinery and related trades and to property developers. Its comprehensive hardware technology product range includes furniture fittings, architectural hardware and the DIALOCK electronic locking system.

About Hafele:

Häfele is the world's largest supplier of furniture fittings, architectural door hardware and electronic Access Control with a significant presence in 120 countries around the globe. Häfele, Germany was founded in 1923 and over the last 80 years has grown into the largest supplier of quality furniture hardware and fittings in the world. Over many successful years of trading, the company has gathered an unparalleled repository of specialized expertise and now offers a product range of more than 80,000 items. These have been used in many of the most well known projects around the world. Hafele's know-how is dynamically managed and applied with an outstanding degree of creativity.

Life is Too Short to be "Chained" to a Toilet

Life is Too Short to be "Chained" to a Toilet

Available the first week of September, Gut Help: Guide to Breaking Free of IBD and IBS by author/consultant Stephen Demirjian, takes a groundbreaking, non-surgical approach to fighting digestive disorders such as Crohn’s, colitis and IBS. The book is the result of Demirjian’s twenty years of first-hand experience with digestive illness. His Gut Help™ Program, detailed in the book, brought him restored health and freedom. In addition to a daily regimen, the book offers positive motivation and helpful tips that can allow people to overcome roadblocks and gain control of their health.

Delray Beach, FL (PRWEB) September 5, 2006

Available the first week of September, Gut Help: Guide to Breaking Free of IBD and IBS by author/consultant Stephen Demirjian, takes a groundbreaking, non-surgical approach to fighting digestive disorders such as Crohn’s, colitis and IBS. Based on the author’s Gut Help™ program that restored his health and freedom, the book offers a comprehensive method with a focus on mental and social factors in addition to the physical aspects.

Gut Help: Guide to Breaking Free of IBD and IBS (available at www. guthelp. com) is the result of Demirjian’s twenty years of first-hand experience with digestive illness. The book’s cover, which depicts Demirjian walking across a street with a toilet chained to his leg, is representative of the challenges that he himself faced as a victim of colitis. “For me, that sums up what living with a digestive illness feels like,” he says. “It was relentless, and with no cure available, it was robbing me of my life on a daily basis. I decided I had to do more for my health.”

Eight years of his own trial-and-error research with diets, probiotics and medications allowed Demirjian to create the Gut Help™ program that he details in the book. In addition to a daily regimen, the book offers positive motivation and helpful tips that can allow people to overcome roadblocks and gain control of their health.

Approximately 37 million Americans suffer from Crohn’s, colitis and IBS. These people feel the everyday impact on their working life, social activities and well-being. Plagued with symptoms such as painful bloating, cramps, constipation and diarrhea, those who suffer often struggle with embarrassment, frustration, and feelings of isolation and depression.

Demirjian knows that living a “normal” life with digestive illness is often extremely difficult, but he hopes his new book will have a positive impact. “My incredible improvements are meant to be a guide for patients and their doctors,” he says, “so that others may break free in a far shorter time.”

Mr. Demirjian now divides his time between speaking engagements and his personal coach/consultant service, GH Consulting.

The book, Gut Help: Guide to Breaking Free of IBD and IBS, and Demirjian’s consulting services can be ordered at www. guthelp. com.

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Go2dental Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

Go2dental Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

Go2dental celebrates its 10-Year Anniversary. go2dental provides valuable dental health information and tools to their clients' members. go2dental's information and tools are available to over 35 million people.

Santa Clara, CA (PRWEB) August 17, 2009

go2dental. com, Inc, the leading provider of dental information services in the United States, proudly celebrates its 10-year Anniversary.

"Our success can be attributed to our ability to deploy high value solutions and a strong customer focus," said Bret Guenther, go2dental CEO. "We are able to build and implement these websites quickly so our clients can retain their clients and differentiate themselves in the marketplace."

Here is what some of go2dental's clients have to say on their 10th anniversary:

"go2dental is an organization that not only is forward looking, but has unique insight into how to work with a variety of organizations to help them deliver a quality product." -- Alan Vogel, DMD, National Dental Director for Dental, MetLife

"Bret and his team have never disappointed me. We have worked together for several years and they consistently deliver high quality products with delivery dates that exceed my expectations. That is why I give them my unqualified recommendation whenever I have the opportunity." -- Mike Miller, Vice President, Dental Networks, Dental Network of America

"Our partnership with go2dental has provided us with valuable content to enhance our online service offering, as well as a business partner who has always been responsive and provided effective solutions for our needs." -- Dave Riley, Dental Claims Officer, Assurant

"For nearly four years, go2dental has provided online resources for our dental customers. We are proud to offer these solutions to our employer groups, from up-to-date dental health education materials to easy provider look-ups. Our online capabilities keep us competitive in the market, and go2dental does a tremendous job of accomodating our needs as we grow and change. Happy 10th Anniversary!" -- Linda White, Dental Network Director, Sun Life Financial Employee Benefits Group

"go2dental has provided the members of Dental Care Plus Groups dental benefits products with the latest information on Oral Health topics and other related services and information. go2dental is always looking to improve and make our site easier to use, more helpful and more accessible to our ever increasing membership." -- Tony Cook, CEO, Dental Care Plus Group

"Engineering and delivering a great product today is more than simply having the right plan design and paying claims quickly and accurately. Clients expect us to go the extra mile to obtain and retain their business. go2dental is one of those essential "extras" that helps us build our business every day." -- Erich Sternberg, President, AlwaysCare Benefits, Inc. / Starmount Life Insurance Company

Http://www. go2dental. com (http://www. go2dental. com)

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More People Eligible For a Roth IRA in 2007, Advises FindAGoodCPA. com

More People Eligible For a Roth IRA in 2007, Advises FindAGoodCPA. com

Roth IRAs provide individuals with the unique opportunity to contribute money into a retirement account that grows tax-free. For the first time since being introduced in 1998, the income limitation for Roth IRAs has been increased, allowing more people to contribute to a Roth IRA in 2007.

Woburn, MA (PRWEB) May 21, 2007

2007 marks the tenth year that Roth IRAs have been in existence. The IRS has announced that for the first time since being introduced back in 1998, the income threshold limiting the number of people eligible for this tax-free investment opportunity has increased. Andrew D. Schwartz CPA, founder of FindAGoodCPA. com (www. FindAGoodCPA. com), comments on Roth IRAs.

What Is A Roth IRA?
IRA stands for Individual Retirement Account. Before the introduction of the Roth IRA, only one type of IRA was available. Money contributed to a traditional IRA may or may not be tax deductible, but always grows tax-deferred. That means individuals will owe income taxes on money withdrawn from these accounts down the road.

"With a Roth IRA, you forego a tax deduction today in exchange for the government's promise of tax-free growth. Assuming the rules don't change between today and when you retire, you won't owe a dime in taxes on distributions taken from your Roth as long as you've owned a Roth IRA for at least 5 years and amounts withdrawn are taken after you reach the age of 59 1/2 or are used for up to $10,000 towards first time home buyer expenses," explains Andrew Schwartz CPA, founder of FindAGoodCPA. com (www. FindAGoodCPA. com), a site where taxpayers can locate a tax professional in their metropolitan area based on the professional's specialty.

Roth IRAs Are Not Available to Everyone
An interesting trend of recent tax law changes is that many of the newer tax breaks aren't available to all taxpayers any more. The Roth IRA is no exception.

Since their introduction ten years ago, taxpayers can only contribute the full amount to a Roth IRA if their Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) did not exceed $95,000 if single or $150,000 if married. No contribution was allowed for single individuals whose AGI surpassed $110,000 and for married couples whose AGI surpassed $160,000.

From 1998 through 2006, this phase-out range has held steady. A pro-rata contribution is allowed for years that a person's AGI falls within the applicable phase-out range.

4 Percent Jump
For the first time in ten years, the income limitation for Roth IRAs has increased. The phase-out range for single individuals as well as for married couples jumps by four percent in 2007.

According to the IRS in Rev. Proc. 2006-53, "for taxable years beginning in 2007, the applicable dollar amount [to begin to phase out a Roth IRA] for married taxpayers filing a joint return is $156,000. The applicable dollar amount for all other taxpayers (except married taxpayers filing separately) is $99,000." The phase-out range continues to be $10,000 for married couples and $15,000 for single individuals.

Increased IRA Contributions
The amount you can contribute is on the rise as well. While the maximum contribution into your IRAs remains at $4,000 for 2007, it is slated to increase by 25% to $5,000 for 2008. Anyone 50 or older by December 31st can sock away an additional $1,000 per year into their IRA.

"And remember, you have until April 15, 2008 to contribute to your Roth or traditional IRA for 2007," says Schwartz. "And thanks to the recent four percent increase in the phase-outs, you have a little better odds of qualifying for a Roth IRA in 2007."

About Andrew D. Schwartz CPA
Andrew D. Schwartz, CPA is the editor and founder of www. FindAGoodCPA. com, a site where taxpayers can interact with CPAs who specialize in a variety of niches such as healthcare, real estate professionals, lawyers, IRS problem resolution, and QuickBooks. Schwartz has provided tax and basic financial planning advice in interviews with various media, including the Washington Post and Wall Street Journal. He is available for interviews.

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Hawaii's First Weight Loss Camp for Children to Open This Summer

Hawaii's First Weight Loss Camp for Children to Open This Summer

Wellspring Hawaii is Latest Addition to Leading Youth Weight Loss Organization

Hilo, HI (PRWEB) April 16, 2007

Healthy Living Academies, the leading organization of treatment programs for overweight and obese youth, today announced the opening of Wellspring Hawaii, the first summer weight loss camp in Hawaii, a state where nearly one third of all children is considered overweight or obese.

Wellspring Hawaii will serve young men and women ages 13-18, with campers expected from Hawaii and the mainland, as well as from Asia, Australia, and Europe. Campers will benefit from decades of scientific research and the unprecedented weight loss outcomes demonstrated by thousands of young people at Healthy Living's six other summer camps and two year-round boarding schools.

"What makes Wellspring so successful is that we address the combination of factors that lead to weight gain and interfere with long-term success at weight loss," said Dr Daniel S. Kirschenbaum, Healthy Living Academies clinical director and professor at Northwestern University Medical School. "Through a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, and an incredibly supportive and enjoyable introduction to healthy eating habits and daily activities, our prior evaluation studies indicate that campers at Wellspring Hawaii can expect to lose about four pounds per week while enrolled, and continue to lose weight after returning home."

"Wellspring Hawaii campers will not only receive culinary instruction and develop greater self-awareness of what they eat, they will also experience the many great activities Hawaii has to offer," said Todd Duncan, program director. "Campers will be able to surf, climb, hike, canoe and participate in a range of team sports and aerobics classes."

Wellspring Hawaii is a program of Healthy Living Academies. To learn more about Wellspring Camps visit www. wellspringcamps. com. Healthy Living Academies is the leading organization of treatment programs for pediatric and adolescent obesity. Healthy Living Academies programs include Academy of the Sierras California, Academy of the Sierras North Carolina, Wellspring New York, Wellspring Adventure Camp, Wellspring Adventure Camp California, Wellspring Texas, Wellspring Hawaii, Wellspring Family Camp in Michigan, and Wellspring UK. To learn more about Academy of the Sierras, Wellspring Camps or Healthy Living Academies, visit www. healthylivingacademies. com or call 866-364-0808.

Healthy Living Academies is a division of Aspen Education Group, the nation's leading provider of education programs for struggling or underachieving young people. With over 30 programs in 12 states and the United Kingdom, Aspen provides a comprehensive range of therapeutic interventions, including boarding schools, residential treatment and wilderness therapy. Aspen Education Group is a division of CRC Health Group, the nation's largest chemical dependency and related behavioral health organization. For more information, visit www. aspeneducation. com or call 888-972-7736.

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Why America is Losing the Obesity War – Medical Doctor Kristann Heinz Recommends Kettlebell Exercise as Effective Way to Combat Obesity Epidemic

Why America is Losing the Obesity War – Medical Doctor Kristann Heinz Recommends Kettlebell Exercise as Effective Way to Combat Obesity Epidemic

Medical doctor Kristann Heinz joins growing group of health professionals fighting war on obesity by advocating kettlebell exercises for effective fat loss. Dr. Heinz to assist in training kettlebell instructors to help meet growing demand for quality kettlebell instruction.

St. Paul, MN (PRWEB) September 26, 2004 -

Why is a medical doctor, registered dietician – and mother of a young child – taking time out to assist in training kettlebell instructors at the Russian Kettlebell Challenge Certification Workshop in St. Paul, Minnesota, October 1 – October 3, 2004? http://www. dragondoor. com/wpkb10.html (http://www. dragondoor. com/wpkb10.html).

Because Dr. Heinz sees kettlebell http://www. russiankettlebell. com/ (http://www. russiankettlebell. com/) exercise as one of the premier ways to make a difference in America’s war against obesity – a war we are currently losing, with two out of three American now overweight. And Dr. Heinz is on a mission to help America start winning the obesity war.

An accomplished martial artist and avid fitness enthusiast, Dr. Heinz has experimented with most popular fat-burning regimes, from gym workouts to jogging. But the doctor hasnÂ’t found any work out more effective than kettlebell exercise for quick fat loss. Another great benefit of kettlebell exercise, according to Dr. Heinz, will be enhanced energy and well-being:

“Exercise has been shown to positively impact your psychological well-being. It’s been shown to be as effective as taking Prozac, if you can exercise three to four times a week. I have found kettlebell training can restore energy levels and leave one feeling physically and emotionally recharged.”

To get good results with kettlebells, it’s important to get good kettlebell instruction. To meet the growing national need for quality kettlebell instruction, Pavel and his publisher Dragon Door Publications now conduct kettlebell instructor certifications, the first of their kind in the US. Dr. Heinz is one of many professionals who now contribute their time to ensuring that kettlebell training becomes widely available in America – so we can begin finally winning the war against obesity.

To read the complete interview with Dr. Kristann Heinz on the health benefits of kettlebell exercise go to: http://www. dragondoor. com/success_stories/KristannHeinz. html (http://www. dragondoor. com/success_stories/KristannHeinz. html)

For additional information on kettlebells or PavelÂ’s Russian Kettlebell Certification, to arrange interviews or receive review copies contact John Du Cane at 651-487-3828.

Kettlebells and kettlebell training resources are available online at www. dragondoor. com or by calling 1-800-899-5111.

Dragon Door Publications, Inc is the leading provider in the United States of information and equipment for elite fitness, including the kettlebell.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

John Du Cane

Dragon Door Publications

651-487-3828

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Early Election Results Are in: Cats Rule!

Early Election Results Are in: Cats Rule!

The results are close: Cats outnumber dogs in American homes by 11 million.

Novato, CA (PRWEB) September 1, 2004

The results are close: Cats outnumber dogs in American homes by 11 million (77 million cats and 65 million dogs, according to the 2003-04 APPMA Pet Owner Survey). Best-selling authors and founders of the Angel Animals Network, Allen and Linda Anderson, decided to sponsor a contest to see why Cats Rule! The results are included in the AndersonsÂ’ new book, ANGEL CATS: DIVINE MESSENGERS OF COMFORT (New World Library, September 2004). While dogs get more credit, cats have proven to be every bit the equal of their canine brethren as humankindÂ’s best friends. ANGEL CATSÂ’ true stories show the extraordinary ways in which these fascinating creatures (believed to be gods in ancient Egypt) respond to human need in health-giving, emotionally rewarding, spiritually uplifting, and comic ways.

True stories from this collection of forty include:

Paprika, the kitten who saved a little Hungarian girl and her family from being arrested by Russian soldiers in World War II,

Molly and Miss Minnie, the mother/daughter cat team who, according to a cardiologist, acted as “pacemakers” for a woman with undiagnosed heart problems,

Scooby, the charismatic cat with a hair-raising penchant for brunettes,

Smokey, the family cat whose connection with out-of-town family members is so strong that he signals when they are in distress and has never been wrong,

Monster and O-fer, two playful cats who brought major league baseball player, Brian McRae, out of a slump during a losing season with the Chicago Cubs.

Brief meditations interweave with the stories in this gift book. Also included is information such as the fact that a cat’s purr is the same frequency as ultrasound waves that increase bone density and strengthen and heal fractures. An “Ask Cuddles” section at the end of each chapter answers (from a cat’s lofty viewpoint) frequently asked questions about our fabulous feline friends.

Praise for Angel Cats:

"Angels come to us in many ways. Some are never identified, some come to us and we donÂ’t even know they changed our lives, maybe even saved us, until there is a realization. This book is enlightening and will make you take many a close look at your 'angel.'"

— Tippi Hedren, actress and animal activist

"As a believer and one who lives the message, my heart was touched by Angel Cats. I have long realized that it is not an accident that three-quarters of our 'lifeline' is 'feline.' So read, laugh, cry, and become a more complete human being through the angel cats and the lifeline they provide."

--BERNIE SIEGEL, M. D., author of 365 PRESCRIPTIONS FOR THE SOUL and LOVE, MEDICINE & MIRACLES

"In Angel Cats, it is not the 'fog' but the ‘love’ that comes in on little cat feet. What a delightful collection of stories! There are stories here that warm the heart and that set the soul to pondering; hmmm, are these wings I see in dreamlike wisps coming off of my cat’s shoulders? After you finish these stories, you won’t have to wonder anymore – you’ll be convinced. Thank you, thank you, Allen and Linda, for continuing to remind us of our spirit connection to animals."

--SUSAN CHERNAK MCELROY, author of ALL MY RELATIONS and ANIMALS AS TEACHERS AND HEALERS

"The Andersons have captured with warmth and love the majesty of cats through stories of the familiar and the extraordinary."

--JENNIFER CONRAD, DVM, director and founder of the Paw Project

About the Authors:

Allen and Linda Anderson are authors and inspirational speakers. They founded the Angel Animals Network in 1996 to raise awareness about animals. Allen is a computer software trainer, photographer and writer. Linda C. Anderson is an award-winning playwright and fiction writer. The Andersons are best selling authors of GOD'S MESSENGERS: WHAT ANIMALS TEACH US ABOUT THE DIVINE and ANGEL ANIMALS: EXPLORING OUR SPIRITUAL CONNECTION WITH ANIMALS. They share their home in Minneapolis with a menagerie of pets and donate a portion of revenue from their projects to animal shelters and organizations. Their Website is www. angelanimals. net.

ANGEL CATS by Linda and Allen Anderson

September 2004

Pets

Trade Paper

25 B&W Photos

Price: $12.95

ISBN 1-57731-448-4

172 Pages

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Seattle Cyclists Donate 834 Bikes to Katrina Relief

Seattle Cyclists Donate 834 Bikes to Katrina Relief

With many opportunities to contribute to the hurricane relief effort, Seattle cyclists found a unique way, over the past two weekends, to help evacuees get their lives rolling again by donating 834 bikes and assorted cycling gear to evacuees in Louisiana and on local college campuses.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) November 10, 2005

With many opportunities to contribute to the hurricane relief effort, Seattle cyclists found a unique way, over the past two weekends, to help evacuees get their lives rolling again by donating 834 bikes and assorted cycling gear to evacuees in Louisiana and on local college campuses.

The Katrina Bikes Partnership Project, orchestrated by Seattle cyclist Beryl Fernandes, and Louisiana hurricane evacuee, Jerome Ringo, Chairman of the Board of the National Wildlife Federation, along with the help of Seattle Police, Seattle Parks and Recreation, Seattle Public Schools, Seattle Bike Touring Club and public groups in Baton Rouge, collected the bikes over the last weekend of October and first weekend of November with the help of over 200 local volunteers, 33 Seattle area bike mechanics and more than 15 community partners.

“We are thrilled with the generosity of the Seattle community,” said organizer Beryl Fernandes whose group of volunteers not only collected, repaired and washed bikes over the past two weekends, but picked up bikes from elderly donors, helped feed other volunteers and even attached over 400 notes written to bike recipients by Seattle elementary school students. The notes will accompany the bikes to their recipients in Louisiana. “The volunteer support was amazing,” said Fernandes. “The bikes were coming in fast and furious toward the end of the day on Sunday. We couldn’t have done it without their help.”

Among Sunday’s volunteers was 13-year-old Brittany Caroll-Watts of Seattle’s Austin Foundation, a non-profit group that promotes health and fitness values to at-risk youth in the Seattle community. “I came in and thought; wow, that's a lot of bikes. This is such a great program, it just shocked me to see how many people donated bikes,” said Caroll-Watts, who is an eighth grader at University Prep and following graduation hopes to attend either MIT or Princeton.

“Sometimes you don't stop to think about how the loss of a bike can effect people,” said Katrina Bikes volunteer and Austin Foundation founder, Willie Austin, 47, of Queen Anne. “In times of a disaster, bikes can be one of the best ways of getting around your city,” added Austin who hopes that his kids can use the experience as a catalyst to a lifetime of volunteerism. “This brings a realization that something like this can happen to them. It helps the kids put themselves in someone else’s shoes and hopefully gives them motivation to continue helping people in their own community.”

The Katrina Bikes project is one of several programs around the country that have already collected, shipped and distributed several thousand bicycles to residents of hurricane-affected communities. In September, with the help of actress Sandra Bullock, cyclists in Austin, Texas donated over 1,000 bikes in less than two days for hurricane relief. A similar program in Boulder, Colorado recently collected over 300 bikes for evacuees in Baton Rouge.

For more information, please visit www. seattlebiketours. org.

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Will Avian Influenza Conference Come Up With Any Solutions?

Will Avian Influenza Conference Come Up With Any Solutions?

A scientific conference on the spread of bird flu by wild fowl will hopefully present some useful findings. The world needs solutions, not just studies and papers.

Ballwin, MO (PRWEB) May 31, 2006

[PRWEB] May 31, 2006 -- About 300 scientists from around the world are meeting in Rome May 30 and 31 to discuss the role of wild birds in the spread of the A/H5N1 virus. The International Scientific Conference on Avian Influenza and Wild Birds is jointly sponsored by United Nations agencies the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE).

Scientists will present papers on their findings.

"This conference of course sounds boring, and it may be a total waste of time, but maybe the sharing of information will result in some real progress, says Richard Stooker, author of How to Protect Yourself and Your Family From Bird Flu. "I hope the scientists are attend with an attitude that they need to come up with solutions. Studying the problems is part of that, of course -- but the world needs some answers on how to stop the spread of bird flu. Many of these scientists will probably be reporting back to governmental public health agencies. What will they tell them?"

"I wouldn't be surprised if the most productive part of the conference is a meeting between two researchers in the hallway. That's why I'm hoping they attend with an open mind oriented toward finding solutions."

Richard Stooker researched the bird flu virus A/H5N1 and created a start to finish proprietary 7 Perimeter Immune Defense System that explains how to defeat bird flu at every stage. He also provides a list of the Super Immunity 7 herbs and supplements.

More information on how you can learn How to Protect Yourself and Your Family is available at the author's website and blog.

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Mitchell-Perfect. com Declares Grand Opening of an Online Beauty and Health Store

Mitchell-Perfect. com Declares Grand Opening of an Online Beauty and Health Store

Mitchell-Perfect. com -- http://www. mitchell-perfect. com/ -- announced grand opening the e-commerce web store. Mitchell-Perfect. com has thousands of items which fit your need and budget.

(PRWEB) February 18, 2006 –

mitchell-perfect. com -- http://mitchell-perfect. com/ (http://mitchell-perfect. com/) -- announced grand opening the e-commerce web store. Mitchell-Perfect. com has thousands of items which fit your need and budget.

Mitchell-Perfect. com announced its grand opening of an artistic online beauty and health store today. To signify this commemorative debut, numerous quality products are being advertised at significant savings. The internet retailer carries many medical and health products, perfect for people who need medical and health care.

The product selection ranges from common merchandise such as active addictives, anti-aging, balms, basic kits, bleachers, cleansers, concentrated, boosters, creams, deodorants, exfoliators, eye care, foot care, gels, hair & body care, lotions, markup, masks, moisturizers, self-tanner, sunscreens, toners, travel kits, and much more.

So please come and visit http://mitchell-perfect. com (http://mitchell-perfect. com) for all types of beauty and health care priced exclusively for the web. This online retailer is conveniently opens 24 hours a day, so shoppers can shop their needs from anywhere at anytime. Browse the complete catalog of products without having to set foot outside your home, and have the products delivered at doorstep.

About Mitchell-Perfect. com:

This website is designed for the millions of internet users who wish to shop from home with peace of mind. It is our goal to offer quality health and beauty products at large savings, 24 hours a day, with no risk. No matter what condition your living area is in, Mitchell-Perfect. com can help you reinvent your home with low cost and little time.

Disclaimer:

Data and information provided by the above website(s), contents, materials, goods, and or services are for informational purposes only. The creator, webmaster, and the related staff of the website(s) shall not be liable for any errors in the content. For detail please visit the disclaimer section of the website(s).

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Edina Eye Clinic, PA Launches Sophrona Sage Portal™

Edina Eye Clinic, PA Launches Sophrona Sage Portal™

Minneapolis Ophthalmology clinic implements innovative online patient communication software that allows patients to pay bills and order contact lens around the clock even when offices are closed. This improves clinic efficiency and patient convenience.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) June 30, 2006 –-

To increase office efficiency and patient convenience, Edina Eye Clinic PA, a well-established practice in the suburbs of Minneapolis, has implemented Sophrona Solutions Sage Portal™ as its new internet patient portal solution. The browser enabled, HIPPA secure product will be used by Edina Eye Clinic, PA to reduce phone call volume, increase speed and convenience of patient payment, and to give its patients a way of ordering contact lens online, paying for them and having them shipped to their homes, even when offices are closed.

“This helps our practice move into the 21st century with increased convenience for patients and for us. Now we can better manage our workflow and respond to contact lens orders on our time rather than being interrupted in the middle of other tasks,” said Office Manager and Surgical Coordinator, Lana Castle. “We wanted the ability to view and respond to patient communication quickly and easily. These are all basic features of Sophrona’s Sage Office Portal.”

Castle cited Sage Portal’s ability to take patient contact lens orders with or without the patient’s knowledge of their lens, charging patients the amount due, and enabling lens shipment to the patient’s home as key factors in choosing Sophrona’s patient portal solution.

About Edina Eye Clinic, PA:

From its office in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis, Edina Eye Clinic has served its community for more than 60 years. As an independent clinic with four ophthalmologists, it prides itself on high quality surgical and medical care and offers comprehensive eye care, advanced medical and surgical treatment of all types of ocular pathologies, advanced contact lens services, and a full service optical shop. For more information, visit www. edinaeyeclinic. com.

About Sophrona Solutions, Inc.:

Sophrona Solutions Inc. is an innovative healthcare software technology firm which offers secure patient portal communication systems and patient adoption and marketing expertise to medical practices and clinics. Sophrona’s Sage Portal improves clinic efficiency and reduces phone call volume while attracting more new patients and increasing patient retention. For more information, visit www. sophrona. com.

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Creative Realities to Present Conference Session at Channel Partners Conference & Expo

Creative Realities to Present Conference Session at Channel Partners Conference & Expo

Andrew Groelinger to Discuss Access Sales Add-ons at the Only Event Devoted to The Channel.

Fairfield, NJ (PRWEB) February 28, 2009

Experiential branding and marketing firm, Creative Realities, today announced that its Chief Operating Officer, Andrew Groelinger, has accepted an invitation to participate in the "Access Sales Add-Ons" panel session at Virgo Publishing's Channel Partners Conference & Expo. The event will take place on Monday March 2nd, 2009 at 10:30 AM at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Channel Partners Conference & Expo is the only event devoted exclusively to The Channel - agents, VARs, systems integrators, interconnects, wireless dealers and consultants - selling communications products and services. The biannual trade show is celebrating its 11th year by achieving milestones in the variety and number of attendees, exhibitors and sponsors. The Channel Partners Conference & Expo is a one-of-a-kind networking and educational event that is earning praise from carriers, resellers, manufacturers, managed services providers, software vendors and their indirect sales partners.

The "Access Sales Add-Ons" session will provide the channel community actionable insight into how to profit from the cross-sell of services businesses typically purchased al a carte from individual providers. These services include physical security, access control, video surveillance, digital signage and media, ambient music, point-of-sale integration, and credit card processing. This session is open to all registered attendees.

Endeavor Telecom CEO Justin McLain will lead the session. Co-presenters include Creative Realities' Groelinger; Robert Aranda, President - IP Integration & IP Managed Services at Interface Security Systems; and Vinny Breault, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships of First Data. For additional information on this session, please visit: http://www. channelpartnersconference. com/vegas2009/agenda_full. html (http://www. channelpartnersconference. com/vegas2009/agenda_full. html)

Groelinger says, "Given today's market conditions, companies are looking for new and creative ways to leverage all aspects of their infrastructure. This session will be a great opportunity to show providers all of the impactful, experiential systems that can be deployed on existing connectivity to produce greater customer experiences and drive revenues."

ABOUT CREATIVE REALITIES

Creative Realities is an experiential branding and marketing firm that creates wow environments and customer experiences for organizations in the fields of retail, hospitality, entertainment, healthcare, education, and general corporate. Its clients include Bank of America, Foot Locker, Harvard University, Hyatt, Meadowlands Xanadu, Radio Shack, Samsung, Stanford University, T-Mobile, TiVo, and Time Warner. In 2007 and 2008, Creative Realities was named to Inc. magazine's "Inc. 5000" list of America's fastest-growing, privately-held companies. For more information, visit www. cri. com, and the blog, www. theanatomyofwow. com.

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Planktos Ecorestoration CO2 Solutions Embraced by Top Industry/DOE Enviro Conference

Planktos Ecorestoration CO2 Solutions Embraced by Top Industry/DOE Enviro Conference

Silicon Valley ecorestoration firm Planktos, Inc. saluted for carbon neutralizing premier US energy industry environmental meet, and offering participants the most promising creative response to our climatic and economic woes.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) February 1, 2007

For the second year running, Planktos Inc. (OTCBB:DTMC) has been recognized for its innovative technical and economic contributions to the 10th annual Electric Utilities Environmental Conference (EUEC 2007). Held in Tucson, Arizona from January 21-24, this eminent gathering of environmental executives, policy makers, NGOs and technology vendors was galvanized this year by spreading concern over climate change and the urgent need for creative response.

Jointly organized by the US Department of Energy, Edison Electric Institute, Electric Power Research Institute and C TRADE, this year's EUEC enjoyed an abrupt 20% surge in participation as nearly 1300 conferees from around the world packed the hall and workshops, especially the events concerning global warming.

As in 2006, Planktos was publicly honored for making the EUEC carbon neutral with a 2000 ton donation of ecorestoration carbon credits from its US Department of Energy registry. This year, however, Planktos drew the most appreciative attention for its heartening progress reports and methodology contributions in the technical sessions.

"Many things have changed for Planktos since we addressed this group in 2006," said William Coleman, Planktos COO. "Investors and partners have come forward as never before; our staff has grown and diversified; and we have purchased a major research ship from the Bermuda Biological Station for our ocean restoration/carbon sequestration work in the Pacific this year. Our climate forest projects in central Europe are now officially approved and underway, and we have joined the California Climate Action Registry to help ensure that our ecorestoration work qualifies for certification under California's new Global Warming Solutions Act. All these developments have been deeply encouraging and apparently boosted our stock price, too, so we begin 2007 in very fine shape to deliver the highest volume, lowest cost, and above all greenest CO2 mitigation ever achieved."

Planktos is dedicated to restoring the declining health of our most vital marine and terrestrial ecosystems, which return the favor by sequestering enormous quantities of atmospheric CO2 for centuries or more at very little expense. Full restoration of the open ocean's plankton to known 1980 levels, for example, would reduce our annual CO2 surplus by 3~4 billion tons and cancel out roughly half of all manmade emissions each year. Moreover, the technology is extremely economical because it merely replenishes the starving ocean with a little natural iron dust. Iron is a critical micronutrient for all plant growth and photosynthesis and the ocean's tiny plankton plants have been decimated in recent years as their usual wind-borne iron dust supply has dwindled by a third. Replenishing this shortfall not only revives the plankton, buffers ocean acidity, and helps to cool the sky, it recharges the entire marine food chain for fisheries, whales and sea life of every kind.

Coleman adds, "Like many pioneers, our initial challenges are as much educational as technical - informing the public and policy makers that we have found a potent creative solution where no one was even looking before. The Arizona desert may seem a strange place to preach the virtues of plankton power, but our presentations at influential venues like EUEC are truly crucial to this work. The more decision makers who awaken to the fact that Planktos-style ecorestoration means we can turn the corner on global warming and still enjoy a healthy economy, the closer we are to meaningful action both here and in DC."

For more information on the science, tech and political economy of ecorestoration, please visit Planktos at http://planktos. com (http://planktos. com)

Afterword

Planktos, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Solar Energy Limited (OTCB: SLRE) soon to be acquired by Diatom Corp (OTCBB: DTMC). Solar has reached agreement with Diatom to sell Planktos, Inc. to Diatom for a majority interest in Diatom shares after which Diatom intends to change its name to Planktos Corp.

A number of assertions in this press release may be considered to be forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including timely development, and market acceptance of products and technologies, competitive market conditions, and the ability to secure additional sources of financing. The actual results Planktos may achieve could differ materially from any forward-looking statements due to such risks and uncertainties.

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