Paquin Healthcare and North Shore-LIJ Health System Join to Launch Huge Retail and Ecommerce Initiative

Paquin Healthcare and North Shore-LIJ Health System Join to Launch Huge Retail and Ecommerce Initiative

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) July 16, 2008

Paquin Healthcare Companies, Inc. today announced that they will implement the North Shore-LIJ Health SystemÂ’s comprehensive consumer healthcare retail initiative. The New York-based health system is one of the nationÂ’s largest, serving a market area of 5.2 million people in Long Island, Staten Island and Queens.

“We are very excited to enter into this relationship with the North Shore-LIJ System,” stated Tony Paquin, CEO of Paquin Healthcare. “They have a very strong reputation and presence in one of the most densely populated areas in the country and will benefit greatly from launching consumer healthcare retail throughout their system.”

The health system consists of 15 hospitals, 17 long-term care facilities, a medical research institute, three trauma centers, five home health agencies, a hospice network and dozens of outpatient centers.

“Providing healthcare retail services and products is increasingly important to meeting the needs of our communities,” said Charles Trunz, President of North Shore Healthcare Enterprises, a wholly owned healthcare emerging businesses firm created by the North Shore-LIJ Health System to pursue high-value enterprises. “The mission of our partnership with Paquin Healthcare is to service this need by offering healthcare products within our hospitals, through designated retail outlets, and a North Shore-LIJ-branded ecommerce website.”

North Shore LIJ is the nationÂ’s third-largest non-profit, secular healthcare system based on number of beds. In 2007, its facilities delivered 22,400 babies, treated 239,400 inpatients and performed 111,900 ambulatory surgeries. It was also the nationÂ’s first health system to receive the Joint CommissionÂ’s Codman Award.

As part of a comprehensive retail initiative, Paquin will provide North Shore-LIJ with consulting and implementation services for brick and mortar retail stores throughout their healthcare facilities. Paquin will also deploy a hospital-branded customer loyalty program and a North Shore-LIJ-branded ecommerce website that will offer thousands of high-quality health and wellness products.

For more information contact Houston Winn at (407) 566-1005 or houston. winn@paquinhealthcare. com.

About Paquin Healthcare Companies, Inc.

Paquin Healthcare Companies, Inc., through its subsidiary operations, is pioneering the development of distribution channels for healthcare-based retail products and services. Working in conjunction with major hospitals and other professional healthcare organizations nationwide, Paquin Healthcare is the nationÂ’s leading provider of integrated and customized solutions for the implementation of healthcare retail strategies. As Medicare reimbursement rates continue to be pressured downward and expenses rise, new sources for non-reimbursed revenues are becoming essential to the financial viability of hospitals. Paquin Healthcare also organizes the industryÂ’s premier annual meeting event for healthcare retail initiatives, The Healthcare Retail Conference. For more information, visit www. PaquinHealthcare. com

About North Shore-LIJ Health System

The nation's third largest, non-profit, secular healthcare system, the North Shore-LIJ Health System cares for people of all ages throughout Long Island, Queens and Staten Island – a service area encompassing more than five million people. The health system consists of 15 hospitals, 17 long-term care facilities, a medical research institute, three trauma centers, five home health agencies, a hospice network and dozens of outpatient centers. Excluding its affiliate organizations, North Shore-LIJ facilities house 4,844 beds, have more than 7,000 physicians, and employ about 9,150 nurses and a total workforce of about 33,250 -- the largest employer on Long Island and the ninth largest in New York City. For more information, go to www. northshorelij. com.

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Pacific Scientific HTL Goes e-Kanban with Datacraft Solutions

Pacific Scientific HTL Goes e-Kanban with Datacraft Solutions

Datacraft Solutions helps Pacific Scientific HTL go e-Kanban

Durham, NC (PRWEB) October 8, 2005

Clearly PS/HTL needed a way out of the paper fax morass and into some kind of controlled, electronic kanban system. As PS/HTL’s Purchasing Manager Cari Gintz says, “What led us to decide to go electronic kanban, was sheer frustration and the need to start managing instead of reacting.”

After a year and a half of using the paper fax release system, it was clear that it simply didn’t scale for PS/HTL’s 100-plus suppliers, more than 100 fax numbers over 3500 parts on kanban, and 2000 signals sent each month. With numerous points of possible failure—did a fax get sent? Was it received? Was it legible? Was it acted on?—the system encouraged inefficient behavior all around.

A key component of Pacific Scientific HTL, an internationally renowned maker of aerospace safety equipment and military defense hardware, lean journey was to institute a kanban system that would govern the flow of materials from their suppliers and through their facility. While visual cues governed their internal production kanban system, fax releases signaled their suppliers.

A 20-minute webcast demonstration of Datacraft Solutions’ e-kanban product had alerted Gintz to a system that aligned perfectly with what PS/HTL needed: a system that was easy to learn and use for buyers, planners, and suppliers, and visible enough that everyone involved could do their jobs without constant confusion and supply worries cutting into productivity.

Datacraft Solutions and Gintz approached their work together as a project with measurable goals and a clear, phased implementation strategy. These were some of the specific goals PS/HTL targeted:

-Be assured of getting what’s ordered, and only what’s ordered, at the expected date

-Handle the unpredictable—spikes in demand and other exceptions—predictably

-Get a clear picture of the health of every cell and kanban at any time

-Automatically calculate expected-on-dock delivery dates based on replenishment lead times

-Rapidly bring suppliers on board and provide them visibility of the kanbans they support

-Shorten replenishment times based on true schedules rather than one-size-fits-all guesswork

-Evaluate and motivate supplier performance based on accurate tracking of delivery times and quantities

Datacraft Solutions

Www. datacraftsolutions. com

Matthew Marotta

800-819-5326

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International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Announces Physician Training Program

International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Announces Physician Training Program

International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS), in partnership with Turn the Corner Foundation (TTC), launch a new physicians training program intended to decrease the incidence of chronic Lyme disease. Lyme is a complex disease without accurate diagnostic testing solutions. Advanced clinical expertise is often required by physicians to ensure patients receive effective diagnosis and treatment programs. This program is intended to increase patients' access to care for Lyme treatment by increasing the number of physicians trained to treat both early and late-stage cases of Lyme disease.

Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) September 30, 2008

The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) today officially launched a physicians training program with the goal of decreasing incidence of chronic Lyme disease. The training program intends to train more than one hundred physicians over the next five years. The program has been underwritten by a grant from New-York-based Turn the Corner Foundation Turn the Corner, an organization dedicated to the support of research, education, awareness and innovative treatments for Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases.

"With more than an estimated 200,000 of cases annually, Lyme disease has become the leading epidemic of our time," said Dr. Daniel Cameron, ILADS board president and internal medicine physician. "We need more physician-scientists who will be the future leaders in the treatment of Lyme and associated diseases."

Increasing the number of physicians educated on the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease is a key goal in the fight against chronic Lyme disease because advanced cases of Lyme are often the result of misdiagnosis or under treatment soon after a tick bite. Recently discredited treatment guidelines authored by the Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) reflect a narrow view of Lyme disease, making it difficult for physicians not well versed on the complexities of the disease to recognize symptoms and provide adequate treatment. There are no accurate diagnostic medical tests for Lyme disease.

The ILADS/TTC Physician Training Program represents the second phase of ILADS campaign to prevent chronic Lyme disease. The campaign, launched this summer with the release of a guide for consumers and health professionals ILADS Top 10 Tips for Preventing Chronic Lyme Disease (http://www. ilads. org/files/2008/Preventing_CLD_Top_Ten_Tips. pdf), intends to raise awareness of the risks associated with the disease, provide prevention guidance to consumers and training for medical personnel.

Evidence-based Medical Training:
ILADS Physicians Training Program is designed to enhance clinical expertise for physicians with established medical practices. Curriculum is based on ILADS' evidence-based treatment guidelines and focuses on the importance of hands-on experience complemented by thorough review of quality, peer-reviewed literature. During the one-two week program, participants partner with a designated ILADS Lyme literate physician and participate in the diagnosis and care of a variety of challenging early and chronic cases.

A pilot version of the program was launched in 2004. To-date, approximately 100 physicians representing a variety of geographies in the United States have successfully completed the program.

"Effective treatment of Lyme disease requires a comprehensive approach to patient health care," said Maureen McShane M. D, a family practitioner in Chazy, New York. "ILADS' physician training program was invaluable for teaching me how to better assess, diagnose and treat Lyme disease and possible co-infections."

Applications for the training program can be obtained via email lymedocs @ aol. com.

Large Crowd Expected at 2008 Conference:
ILADS 2008 ninth annual conference is scheduled for October 18 and 19, 2008 at the Cathedral Hill Hotel in San Francisco. Several hundred medical professionals representing a myriad of specialty areas are expected to attend. Entomologist Willy Burgdorfer (http://www. lyme. org/ldf/burgdorfer. html), who is credited with discovering the bacteria pathogen that causes Lyme disease, will be keynoting the conference.

The conference is intended to foster dialogue and collaboration among researchers and medical professionals who work with Lyme disease patients in various settings. The program will focus on providing updates in clinical understanding and treatment techniques. Attendees eligible for continued medical education (CME) credit can earn 9.5 credits.

ILADS conference program (http://www. ilads. org/files/2008_meeting/Program. pdf) and continued medical education credit information is available on the ILADS website.

About ILADS:
ILADS www. ilads. org is a nonprofit, international, multidisciplinary medical society, dedicated to the diagnosis and appropriate treatment of Lyme and its associated diseases. ILADS promotes understanding of tick-borne diseases through research and education and strongly supports physicians and other health care professionals dedicated to advancing the standard of care for Lyme and its associated diseases.

About Turn the Corner Foundation:
Turn the Corner Foundation www. turnthecorner. org is a not-for-profit public charity founded in 2002 by Staci and Rich Grodin, with headquarters in New York City. Turn the Corner is a leading national fundraising organization for research projects that focus on innovative treatment and diagnostic options for Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. Through partnerships with other organizations, Turn the Corner is also involved with outreach, education and awareness efforts throughout the country.

Media contact:
Pam Kahl
Pam. kahl @ verbal800.com
503.284.1534

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New Study Finds Heavy Human Impacts on World's Oceans

New Study Finds Heavy Human Impacts on World's Oceans

First-ever global study of human influences on marine areas finds significant effects; few "wild waters" still exist.

Arlington, VA (Vocus) February 14, 2008

Damage to oceans is ubiquitous and threatens the long-term health of marine areas, according to a new study (http://www. nature. org/marinethreats) co-authored by Nature Conservancy marine scientist Mark Spalding.

The report, being published in Science tomorrow and posted online today, is accompanied by the first-ever global map revealing how and where mankind has impacted ocean ecosystems.

"We have always relied on oceans for aesthetic beauty, seafood, and global commerce, but we need to rethink our relationship with the sea," said Stephanie Meeks, acting president and CEO of The Nature Conservancy (http://www. nature. org/). "These findings show we must protect and restore our oceans to ensure sustainability for future generations. If we don't act quickly, we risk severe consequences to coastal economies and the local communities that depend on fish as their primary food source."

Led by researchers at the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis at the University of Santa Barbara, the University of Hawaii and Stanford University, a total of 19 scientists from academia, nonprofit organizations and government institutions examined how impacts such as overfishing, climate change pollution and invasive species are affecting different ecosystems - from coral reefs and mangrove forests to continental shelves and the deep ocean.

Specific findings outlined in the report include:
 The worst affected oceans are adjacent to densely populated coastlines, such as the northern Atlantic -- both on the U. S. seaboard and around northern Europe -- and the western Pacific (Japan, Korea, China and into Southeast Asia). Unsustainable levels of fishing are one of the greatest threats to oceans all over the world. Climate change presents a many-faceted threat, including warming waters, increasing acidification of the ocean and coral bleaching. The problems posed by climate change bring human threats to even the most pristine of ocean waters. Coastal waters - shallow and often close to manmade infrastructure - are some of the most threatened marine habitats, due to pollution, invasive species, and coastal development (buildings, harbors, oil and gas platforms) combined with sever over-fishing.

By examining multiple and complex threats as well as the vulnerabilities of sensitive ecosystems, this study presents the most comprehensive ocean health analysis to date. The combination and accumulation of threats is the most alarming factor causing declines in the majority of the world's oceans. In the Caribbean, for example, coral reef ecosystems have suffered chronic overfishing, nutrient pollution and coral bleaching caused by warming waters. These varied impacts have frequently caused complete ecosystem collapse and resulted in reduced storm protection from loss of natural disaster barriers, reduced incomes from tourism, and depleted fish catches that impact the global economy.

"The challenges for ocean conservation are at an all-time high. But if we keep a sensible perspective and take proactive steps to start properly managing our oceans, and our adjacent lands, the situation is not hopeless and we can reverse these impacts," commented Mark Spalding, senior marine scientist and co-author of the report. "There are still areas that have not been impacted by humans -- we need to prioritize urgent and large-scale conservation efforts that could protect these areas."

The Nature Conservancy's global marine program (http://www. nature. org/initiatives/marine/) is working to influence ocean regulations that ensure fisheries are fairly and sustainably managed, minimize pollution and runoff from coastal development, and to implement shipping and aquaculture controls that would prevent damage from aquatic invasive species.

For more information on this report, visit www. nature. org/marinethreats (http://www. nature. org/marinethreats).

The Nature Conservancy is a leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. To date, the Conservancy and its more than one million members have been responsible for the protection of more than 15 million acres in the United States and have helped preserve more than 102 million acres in Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia and the Pacific. Visit The Nature Conservancy on the Web at www. nature. org.

Contact
Cristina Mestre, 703.841.8779, cmestre @ tnc. org

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Pinpointe's On-Demand Email Marketing Sees Record Uptick in Customers During Economy Downturn

Pinpointe's On-Demand Email Marketing Sees Record Uptick in Customers During Economy Downturn

Enterprises Turn to Email Marketing for Predictable Results in Unpredictable Market. -- B2B Email Service Provider Pinpointe (www. pinpointe. com) today announced it has signed a record number of customers in the most recent quarter, continuing its trend of rapid growth in its on-demand, email marketing automation and support services. While the financial crisis and economic turmoil continues across the US and abroad, Pinpointe's business jumped more than 30% over each of the past two quarters and has surpassed previous quarters in terms of number of new customers and revenues.

Santa Clara, CA (PRWEB) October 22, 2008

B2B Email Service Provider Pinpointe (www. pinpointe. com) today announced it has signed a record number of customers in the most recent quarter, continuing its trend of rapid growth in its on-demand, email marketing automation and support services. While the financial crisis and economic turmoil continues across the US and abroad, Pinpointe's business jumped more than 30% over each of the past two quarters and has surpassed previous quarters in terms of number of new customers and revenues.

The company's rapid growth confirms that, even in uncertain times when spending is being cut back, companies will allocate budget for products like Pinpointe's that have a demonstratable and predictable return.

"Pinpointe's continued growth against the backdrop of an economic downturn reinforces the importance of measurable, defensible, high ROI customers are achieving with Pinpointe's on-demand Email Marketing platform. Our account consultants provide expertise and advice to help customers improve net response rates, often increasing results by over 100%," added a company spokesperson.

New Customers Validate Pinpointe's On-Demand Offering
In the most recent quarter, Pinpointe signed many new customers across a wide range of industry verticals, including Government, Healthcare, Education, Professional Services, IT / Technology and the Medical industries. Approximately 35% of Pinpointe's new customers are automating their email campaigns for the first time. The rest have migrated from basic email solutions such as iContact or ConstantContact.

Dan Leary, VP of Worldwide marketing for Nimble Storage, has been using Pinpointe's on-demand marketing platform since early July. "Pinpointe's on-demand email marketing was easy to use and produced excellent metrics. We used Pinpointe's behavioral tracking to segment and fine tune our campaigns based on each prospect's previous activities. Pinpointe's team then reviewed our email campaign and made several recommendations to improve our results. We tried multiple variations and together we were able to improve our response rates by 230%," Leary Added.

Pinpointe Addressing Mid-Market B2B Marketing Needs
Pinpointe on-demand email marketing serves 'mid-market' B2B companies sending between 25k and 500k personalized targeted messages/month. With Pinpointe's behavioral targeting and personalization, marketers target prospects based on their actual activities and responses. Integration with Google Analytics allows customers to target campaigns based on number of visits to the website, pages viewed and the amount of time spent on the site. Behavioral targeting based on actual activities has been shown to improve email campaign response rates significantly.

In contrast, entry level self-serve email products from companies like Constant Contact (CTCT) and Responsys are designed for SMB customers with smaller lists and less sophisticated segmentation and targeting requirements. At the other end of the spectrum, comprehensive marketing automation products offer broad functionality but can cost upwards of $8,000/month, putting them out of reach for those with tight marketing budgets. Pinpointe's on-demand email marketing provides sophisticated behavioral targeting and email automation at a price that is a fraction of the total cost of Eloqua and other marketing automation solutions.

Pinpointe's platform completely automates the email marketing process, tracks results of online campaigns, automatically manages unsubscribes and bounced email addresses. Pinpointe complements this with a range of email services to ensure customers are getting the best responses from their email campaigns.

Email Marketing Increases As Economy Slows
According to the recent 'Lead Generation Best Practices Survey - 9/08' by TheResearchCorp, 79% of companies said Email marketing is their top marketing tool. Download Lead Generation Best Practices Report (http://www. pinpointe. com/resources/marketing-automation-survey-2008-reg)

EMarketer projects that even in a down economy, online advertising and email marketing will benefit from a 17.4% growth rate this year and is expected to improve to 23.5% growth in 2012. (Source: eMarketer, August 2008)

According to MarketingSherpa, businesses are increasingly turning to email marketing as the economy continues to slow. MarketingSherpa's 2009 Email Marketing Benchmark Guide has revealed that a growing number of marketers are looking to email list rental as part of their promotional campaigns, with 29 per cent planning to increase spending on this compared with the 23 per cent intending to cut back. The report speculated that this may be due to marketers wanting a predictable source of potential customers amid the downturn.

About Pinpointe
Pinpointe is an Email Service Provider. Pinpointe's on-demand email marketing system empowers thousands of B2B marketers to target and personalize their email communications based on prospects' response (or lack of response) to previous email campaigns. Pinpointe's email marketing helps marketers stay in touch with their prospects, and deliver more quality opportunities to the sales team.

Pinpointe's bi-monthly Email Marketing Tips n Tricks newsletter provides Tips, best practices and case study examples for online marketing. Subscribe to Pinpointe Tips (http://www. pinpointe. com/about/subscibe-to-pinpointe-tips)

Media Contact:

Carol Cohen
Pinpointe
Ccohen@pinpointe. com
408-834-7577 x786

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Internetwork Engineering Announces New Regional Option for Cisco Authorized Training

Internetwork Engineering Announces New Regional Option for Cisco Authorized Training

Internetwork Engineering (IE), the Carolinas’ leading Cisco Partner for more than 10 years, is launching a brand new Cisco Authorized Training program for information technology (IT) and management professionals.

Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) October 10, 2006

Internetwork Engineering (IE), the Carolinas’ leading Cisco Partner for more than 10 years, is launching a brand new Cisco Authorized Training program for information technology (IT) and management professionals.

IE added the new training program to respond to client requests for high quality, regional, Cisco Authorized Training. Greg Rivers, founder and president of IE says, “Our offering is unique because it places year round training options within driving distance for Carolina professionals and because it is supported by our experience designing and implementing complex networks.

IE’s training meets the increasing demand among IT professionals for training provided by companies with real world networking experience and success. IE, the only Cisco Gold Partner headquartered in the Carolinas, is uniquely qualified to offer Cisco Authorized training because the company has more than 10 years experience designing and implementing complex, fault tolerant data networks for clients, including multiple Fortune 500 companies. In addition to IE’s status as a Cisco Gold partner, the company is recognized as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner (http://www. ineteng. com/) and a Network Appliance Gold Partner (http://www. ineteng. com/).

Initially, IE will focus on delivery of Cisco Authorized training in the emerging technologies within data security and IP communications and will also offer a mid-level course on interconnecting Cisco network devices. Customized and remote training is also available. Rivers says, “Our courses are focused on technology and solutions that real world data network engineers face every day. We know the challenges because our work places us in the field, side by side with our clients, on a daily basis. We are proud to be able to utilize our experience to benefit information technology professionals in the Carolinas.”

Michael Locke, one of the top Cisco Authorized Trainers (http://www. ineteng. com/) in the Southeast, will lead IE’s curriculum. Locke is a proven professional with solid networking experience and a results-oriented approach to instruction. All of IE’s courses will be augmented by practical experience and exposure to some of the top network engineers in the business.

IE was founded in 1996 with a focus on “Engineering Excellence”. The company quickly became one of the top data network engineering firms in the Carolinas delivering complex, mission-critical data network solutions (http://www. ineteng. com) for companies such as Family Dollar and Carolina’s HealthCare System. Ten years later, IE continues to apply their passion for excellence in engineering to deliver network solutions that improve productivity and increase competitive advantage for their clients.

To find out more about IE’s business solutions, including the new training program, visit www. ineteng. com or call Sandra Huerta 704-943-5618 or email.

IE offers Cisco Authorized Training as a sponsored organization of Element K, a Cisco Learning Solutions Partner.

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Pure Prescriptions, Inc. Introduces Curcumin C3 Complex® Nature's Protectant® Infused with Green Tea Extract

Pure Prescriptions, Inc. Introduces Curcumin C3 Complex® Nature's Protectant® Infused with Green Tea Extract

Pure Prescriptions, the California based manufacturer and distributor of all-natural supplements, introduces a curcumin supplement joined with the antioxidants in green tea extract. The combination has exhibited numerous health benefits in confirmed clinical studies.

Encinitas, CA (PRWEB) September 14, 2005

Pure Prescriptions®, innovative online retailer and manufacturer of professionally branded health supplements, announce the release of Curcumin C3 Complex®, a supplemental formula designed to provide a wide range of health benefits including nutritional support for those with cancer.

Curcumin C3 Complex® is a unique, patented extract of "curcuma longa root," commonly known as "Turmeric." Turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries, and is a common household remedy in India. The active constituent is known as curcumin. The Pure Prescriptions brand stands apart by using 500 mg of patented Curcumin C3 Complex®, standardized to contain high concentrations of the herb's active ingredients (curcuminoids) with "Nature's Thermonutrient," Bioperine, to guarantee optimum absorption. In addition, Pure Prescriptions infuse their product with one of nature's most popular and powerful antioxidants, green tea, which has proven to provide a dramatic increase in anti-tumor properties when combined with the curcumin.

"Clinical research studies that have been independently confirmed make Curcumin C3 Complex® the right choice for my patients," says Dr. Chad Larson, Director of the Optimal Wellness Center in Encinitas, CA. "Curcumin C3 Complex® has proven to be unique in its ability to act not only as a powerful antioxidant but to exhibit exemplary anti-inflammatory actions. I recommend Curcumin C3 Complex® in my office for many of my patients."

In recent years the scientific community have unraveled many of the medical benefits of curcumin. Perhaps its most significant is its ability to fight cancer in a myriad of ways. It has the power to block harmful estrogen mimicking toxins from reaching sensitive cells, block "growth" signals to cancerous cells and often cause damaged cells to self-destruct long before the cancer is detectable.

Modern research has identified curcumin to exert a wide range of health benefits which can be useful in combating a number of maladies. These benefits include:

The promotion of increased wound healing The introduction of powerful antioxidant properties which act to scavenge free radicals Increased anti-inflammatory actions Enhanced important detoxification enzymes Enhanced heart and circulatory health

In developing their brand, Pure Prescriptions realized that by adding green tea they could boost benefits and create a true powerhouse of antioxidant protection.

Founded in California by Dr. Devin Ryerson in 2001, Pure Prescriptions is committed to providing sound advice, practical health knowledge and premier health products. Curcumin C3 Complex® is the third health supplement released by the company in 2005. They are scheduled to release three more before the year's end. For more information, pricing or purchase locations please visit: www. pureprescriptions. com.

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Debenhams Announces Sales of Royal Doppelganger Ring are Soaring

Debenhams Announces Sales of Royal Doppelganger Ring are Soaring

Debenhams has announced that sales of a ring that is very like the Royal engagement ring have been soaring

London, England (PRWEB) December 3, 2010

Debenhams has announced that sales of a dress ring have sky rocketed due to uncanny likeness to the royal version, following the announcement of Wills' and Kate's engagement last week.

Although the department store's version is a slightly different hue compared to Kate's engagement ring, it is identical in every other way except from the price - it is currently on sale for £6.

The stone cluster ring has been one the department store's best selling styles for two seasons but has seen a massive 312% boost as customers identify it as very similar to the royal engagement ring.

Carie Barkhuizen, Debenhams PR manager, commented: "Even though it's a slightly different colour, this regal ring is sure to have a long and successful purple reign. It's clear that our customers want to feel like a princess for a fraction of the price - and for £6 it's a royal bargain.  

"We are monitoring sales this week. If the ring continues to sell as it has over the last week, we will be looking to increase stock levels in the run up to Christmas."

The Vicenza ring is made from coloured glass surrounded by diamantes. 

Following the engagement announcement, Debenhams buyers were flung into frantic planning sessions to develop commemorative product in time for the royal wedding.

Carie Barkhuizen continued: "Kate and William's wedding will be a special day for the country and the world. All of our departments including home, lingerie and women's wear are considering ways to mark the occasion."

About Debenhams:
Debenhams is a leading department stores group with a strong presence in key product categories including women's fashion, women's jewellery (http://www. debenhams. com/women/jewellery), women's rings (http://www. debenhams. com/women/jewellery/rings), women's engagement rings (http://www. debenhams. com/women/jewellery/rings/engagement-rings), men's wear, kid's clothing, home, perfume gifts and health and beauty.

Debenhams is the second largest department store chain in the UK.

Debenhams operates 167 stores in the UK, Republic of Ireland and Denmark, comprising 154 full department stores and 13 Desire by Debenhams stores, which is a small store concept featuring an edited product range. Debenhams also has 60 international franchise stores in 23 countries. Debenhams online store can be found at Debenhams. com, where shoppers can find out all about the latest products to reach Debenhams's via Debenhams TV.

Carie Barkhuizen
Debenhams PR Manager
33 Wigmore Street
London
W1U 1QX
020 7408 3298
Http://www. debenhams. com

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The ABC's of Insurance “ Complementary Health Series” Hosted by Lester J. Robinson FICF; Topics: Show 22 - Bruno Groening Spiritual Healings

The ABC's of Insurance “ Complementary Health Series” Hosted by Lester J. Robinson FICF; Topics: Show 22 - Bruno Groening Spiritual Healings

Bruno Groening and his healings. Rich explain how the healing energy works with the circle of friends to heal of one self.

(PRWEB) February 9, 2005

The TV show will review the history of Bruno Groening Spiritual Healings. Rich Leo gives the background history of Bruno Groening and his healings. Rich explain how the healing energy works with the circle of friends to heal of one self. Rich Leo explains how people can get into the circle of friends in Western New York.

There is a Higher Power which is the fundamental force of life and it can heal. Bruno Groening (1906-59) had very precise, intuitive knowledge of this energy (life force, chi, divine power) and through his simple teachings, made it available to everybody. Bruno Groening was a healer of the 20 century.

The basic idea of an interactive TV show with using the Internet is to bring the next level of TV to Western New York now. Presently interactive shows are being test marketed around the country. The shows are set up for being a total interactive show once the technology becomes more available in Western New York. Once this happens “The ABC’s of Insurance” will be one of the first shows in Western New York to be interactive. Right now the viewers have to get to their personal computer to get more information on the topics from the series. An interactive TV series, the viewers can get more information on the topic after the shows airs from the website.

For more information on the interview go to www. wnyinsurance-quote. com and click on the complementary.

The dates the programs will be aired will be on Niagara County LCTV channel 20 Tuesday at 8:30 pm, Thursday at 6:30 pm and Fridays at 2:00 pm, and in Erie County Adelphia Channel 20 the time is 10:35 pm Wednesday. On Wednesday Feb 16, in Erie and in Niagara County Thursday Feb 17 at 6:30 pm, Friday Feb 18 at 2:00 pm, and Tuesday Feb 22, 2005 at 8:30 pm.

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Quantum Artificial Intelligence Tutoring Software for Accounting Proven to Increase Test Scores and Maximize Effectiveness of Student Study Time

Quantum Artificial Intelligence Tutoring Software for Accounting Proven to Increase Test Scores and Maximize Effectiveness of Student Study Time

Research studies indicate that Quantum's tutoring software is more effective in improving student test performance and accelerating learning when compared to students who only used a textbook or online homework system for study.

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) September 3, 2008

Quantum Simulations, Inc., a developer of artificial intelligence (AI) tutoring, assessment and professional development software announced the results of two research studies conducted at Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, OH and the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, SK to evaluate the pedagogical effectiveness of the Quantum Tutors for the Accounting Cycle.

At Baldwin-Wallace College, students using the Quantum Tutor for transaction analysis achieved 3.5 times more gain in test scores over students who studied with the textbook. In addition, 86.6 percent of the Tutors' responses were rated as "Very Helpful" or "Helpful" which is equivalent to students rating an instructor on every explanation or answer given during a lecture. The full paper can be downloaded at http://ssrn. com/abstract=1151791 (http://ssrn. com/abstract=1151791).

In a separate study conducted at the University of Saskatchewan, empirical findings indicated that after one group of students completed a homework assignment for the topic of transaction analysis using the Quantum Tutor, their test scores improved 1.9 times more than that of a comparable group of students who completed the same homework problems using a textbook publisher's online homework management system. When the Quantum Tutor was removed from the first group of students and given to the other group, the pattern of performance differences was reversed, with the tutored group gaining 2.6 times more than the online homework group. The complete paper can be downloaded at http://ssrn. com/abstract=1151804 (http://ssrn. com/abstract=1151804).

In both studies, the Quantum Tutor enabled students with initially weaker performance to catch up quickly to higher performing students. Furthermore, when the higher performing students used the Quantum Tutor, their test scores climbed even higher. Results also indicated that students' ability to account for transactions increased at a significantly faster rate when students used Quantum, suggesting their study time was more productive and targeted with the Quantum Tutors.

"From working with the Quantum Tutors, it's easy to see how this technology is beneficial to students," states Fred Phillips, Ph. D., Professor and Baxter Scholar at the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan and textbook author. "These studies show that Quantum's software yields highly significant learning effects, in both the statistical and practical sense. Students who use the Quantum Tutors demonstrate far greater gains than students who only used a textbook or online homework system. The research evidence is very persuasive that the Tutors have high value for students and instructors alike."

Unlike homework systems where "canned" responses are stored in a database, providing little feedback beyond whether a student's answer is right or wrong, the Quantum Tutors provide feedback on far more than just the correctness of an answer. The Quantum Tutors also give detailed step-by-step reasoning that essentially "teaches" the process used to reach a solution. Another unique feature of the software is the ability for students to ask very specific questions about a concept in the context of their own problem. By giving students feedback specific to their own work and teaching them to ask good questions, study time is optimized and knowledge of the subject greatly improves.

Designed as a supplemental tool for instructor lectures, textbook reading and homework assignments, the Quantum Tutors for the Accounting Cycle provide a level of intelligent homework help and tutoring not available with any other accounting software. For more information, visit http://www. quantumsimulations. com/accounting. html (http://www. quantumsimulations. com/accounting. html).

About Quantum
Quantum Simulations, Inc. develops artificial intelligence (AI) tutoring, assessment and professional development software for accounting, science and mathematics that empowers teachers and inspires students from middle school through college to achieve more. Quantum's intelligent learning software is available stand-alone or integrated with our partners' web-based homework products and learning management systems. A "technology think tank", Quantum is funded and supported by the U. S. Department of Education, the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. For more information, please visit http://www. quantumsimulations. com (http://www. quantumsimulations. com).

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BRAIN CHEMISTRY OF HEAVY SMOKERS AND DRINKERS, BENEFITS OF FOLIC ACID, AND OTHER NEW DRUG FINDINGS TO BE PRESENTED AT ANNUAL PHARMACOLOGY MEETING

BRAIN CHEMISTRY OF HEAVY SMOKERS AND DRINKERS, BENEFITS OF FOLIC ACID, AND OTHER NEW DRUG FINDINGS TO BE PRESENTED AT ANNUAL PHARMACOLOGY MEETING

Leading clinical pharmacologists will present the latest research concerning drug interventions and drug interactions during the April 2-5 meeting of the American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC. The results of over 300 research studies will cover these and other topics: o How folic acid has reduced the incidence of a common cancer in children o Differences in the brains of heavy smokers and drinkers that make them more prone to alcohol and drug abuse as well as more vulnerable to toxic reactions and brain damage

(PRWEB) March 27, 2003

Washington, DC -- Leading clinical pharmacologists will present the latest research concerning drug interventions and drug interactions during the April 2-5 meeting of the American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC.

The results of over 300 research studies will cover these and other topics:

O How folic acid has reduced the incidence of a common cancer in children

O Differences in the brains of heavy smokers and drinkers that make them more prone to alcohol and drug abuse as well as more vulnerable to toxic reactions and brain damage

O A genetic variation affecting about one in every 300 African Americans that influences the processing of dopamine

O A tiny protein pump located in intestinal cells that is responsible for how much relief individuals get from opioids

O Digoxin and carvedilol as a potentially dangerous drug combination for children with heart problems

O A new approach for early detection of prenatal alcohol exposure

O Why adolescents require higher doses than adults of the popular antidepressant, Bupropion

O A drug therapy that alleviates postpartum depression

O Why some women respond more positively than others to tamoxifen

O Why women who conquer Lupus have more heart problems

O How estrogen protects pre-menopausal women from heart problems

O A method for the genetic prescribing of warfarin that cuts in half the time previously needed to stabilize patients with this drug

O Identifying patients who are at risk for serious drug side effects

Other ASCPT annual meeting highlights:

O Ethics of Drug Research in Vulnerable Populations-An International

Perspective, Wednesday, April 2 o 1:15-3 pm

O Prescribing by Ethnicity, Public Policy Forum, Friday, April 4 o 9-11 am

O Closing Debate: Should FDA Regulation of Direct to Consumer Advertisements be

Strengthened? Saturday, April 5

Presenters will summarize this session in the newsroom at 12:30 p. m. on Friday, April 4.

Major speakers are:

Francis Collins, MD, PhD, Director, National Human Genome Research Institute

David Mankoff, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Nuclear Medicine, University of

Washington

Malcolm Rowland, PhD, Professor and Dean, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical

Sciences, University of Manchester

Eve Slater, MD, former Assistant Secretary of Health, HHS

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Online media registration: http://www. ascpt. org/press/PressRegistrationInstructions. htm (http://www. ascpt. org/press/PressRegistrationInstructions. htm)

Updated program: http://www. ascpt. org/ (http://www. ascpt. org/)

Email kholmay@cpcug. org for:

Summaries of highlighted papers.

FDA Survey that will inform the April 5 debate.

Research presented at the ASCPT annual meeting is embargoed until the time of its presentation. To arrange pre-conference interviews, contact Kathleen Holmay.

Newsroom o McKinley Room o 202-745-2118 o fax 202-745-2122

Hours of operation: 

Tuesday, 4/1  Noon-6pm

Wednesday 4/2, and

Thursday 4/3, and

Friday 4/4  8am-5pm

Saturday, April 5 8am-Noon

Newsroom registration is limited to credentialed journalists, those with assignment letters on the letterhead of a media organization, and public information officers from non-profit organizations and governmental agencies.

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In The Massive Debate On Nationalized Health Care, Where Does the Truth Lie? Dr. Wayne Liebhard's Updated Book Offers Insider Perspective

In The Massive Debate On Nationalized Health Care, Where Does the Truth Lie? Dr. Wayne Liebhard's Updated Book Offers Insider Perspective

A nation divided, once again. Not since the eve of the election have both Democrat and Republican agendas worked overtime to push those still sitting on the fence of health care reform, over to their own side. But in trying to uncover answers and make informed decisions, where do the agenda-driven politics end, and where does reality begin?

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) September 11, 2009

Doctor and author Wayne D. Liebhard tears apart the myths popularized by pharmaceutical companies, the insurance industry, government entities, and yes, even patients, in the newly updated Elephants in the Exam Room: The Seven Things You Need To Know About Today's Health Care "Crisis" (Bascom Hill Publishing; September 2009; $15.95; ISBN 978-1-935098-20-1) His unique insider's perspective and extensive knowledge of the medical atmosphere and history in Minnesota - arguably the mecca of all things medicine, and home to such formative organizations as the Mayo Clinic (http://www. mayoclinic. com/) and UnitedHealth - allows him a no holds barred, forthright and occasionally jolting account of what's really going on inside our health care system.

The crux of Liebhard's argument is that America is not in a health care crisis, but rather that our health care delivery system is in peril. "As a society, we are fat, overstressed, overdrugged, and irresponsible," says Liebhard. Our stress and obesity leads to increases in hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, and more, equaling a higher demand for prescription drugs. Would we spend less on health care if Americans took better care of themselves? Of course.

But patients are not the only ones to blame. Pharmaceutical companies cry "research and development" costs but then pocket fifteen times their R&D costs, per year. The insurance industry burdens doctors with pay-for-performance guidelines, forcing them to choose between their ethics and their own certifications. Politicians argue for universal health care (http://en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Universal_health_care) and win votes, but are unarmed with the facts and workability. And the list goes on.

Elephants in the Exam Room aims to put the power back in the hands of those it rightfully belongs to: the doctors and patients. Hard-hitting, thoroughly-researched and unapologetic, Dr. Liebhard allows no one to stay hidden under the guise of ignorance or immobility. Elephants in the Exam Room is a fervent advocate for real change, right now, and is an essential, jarring read for all participants in and consumers of American health care. Visit www. OmegaMed. com for more information on this title.

About the author:
Dr. Wayne Liebhard has been practicing medicine in Minnesota for over 20 years. He is a former president of the University of Minnesota Medical Alumni Society and member of the Minnesota Medical Foundation. He holds degrees in the natural and social sciences from St John's University (MN0 and his articles have appeared in numerous publications including Minnesota Physician and the Star Tribune. He lives with his wife Joy near Prior Lake, Minnesota.

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New Treatment for Parkinson's Disease Gait Presented at the American Acadamy of Neurology Annual Meeting

New Treatment for Parkinson's Disease Gait Presented at the American Acadamy of Neurology Annual Meeting

A new, in-home training device with virtual reality cues improving gait and balance in patients with Parkinson's disease was presented by lead researcher Dr. Alberto Espay at the American Acadamy of Neurology annual meeting.

Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) January 25, 2010

Quality of life and motor function are impaired by shuffling and freezing of gait in people with Parkinson's disease (PD).

It is well known that certain auditory and visual cues can improve motor function in people with PD.

Dr. Alberto Espay, presented the results of his study which showed successful treatment of gait impairment for Parkinson's disease by using a new patented device, the GaitAid.

Patients in the study received the device for in-home use during a two week period. The participants used the device daily for 20 minutes. Gait parameters were measured before, during and after the two week period.

Over 70% of patients in this study improved their gait.

Dr. Espay concluded his presentation: "Gait velocity and stride length were improved in PD patients with a marked residual (lasting) effect.".

During his platform presentation, Dr. Espay acknowleged this device as a "desirable, non-pharmacologic, intervention to improve walking in PD.", noting that the device is low cost, easy to use (no training by professionals is needed to use the device at home ) and it provides improved functioning by the patient during and after use.

The devices used in this study are registered with the FDA as the GaitAid device and are available for a one month trial period to individuals, clinicians, and retirement homes at the company's website: www. medigait. com (http://www. medigait. com)

More information about the GaitAid device as well as clinical trials is available on MediGait's website.

About Dr. Espay:
Dr. Alberto Espay completed his Neurology training at Indiana University, where he was awarded the Alexander Treloar Ross Award Honorable Mention for the most outstanding paper by a neurology resident. He trained in Movement Disorders at the Toronto Western Hospital, with Dr. Anthony Lang, during 2001-2003. He then completed a Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Clinical Research Fellowship with special training in Electrophysiology of Movement Disorders, with Dr. Robert Chen, and a thesis-based MSc Graduate program in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research at the University of Toronto, both during 2003-2005. Dr. Espay received a two-year Sam and Fran Belzberg and Dennis and Barbara Kessler DMRF award for his study “Pathophysiology of Psychogenic Dystonia,” published by the Annals of Neurology in 2006. He has published 27 peer-reviewed articles and has authored 6 book chapters and 24 published abstracts and presented papers.  Dr. Espay has been awarded the Dean’s Scholar in Clinical Research Award by the University of Cincinnati for the years 06/07, 07/08, and 08/09 which “fosters the career development of promising junior faculty in clinical research.” Dr. Espay is the principal investigator in four ongoing investigator-initiated clinical studies at the University of Cincinnati, including a clinical trial sponsored by the Michael J. Fox Foundation, evaluating the effects of methylphenidate on the freezing of gait in patients with Parkinson’s disease. He serves as a member of the Institutional Research Board at the University of Cincinnati and is an ad hoc reviewer for 13 neurology and medical journals. Dr. Espay is the founder and director of the Toronto Western Extended Research Network, a community of movement disorders neurologists designing and developing common clinical research protocols. He has been an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Cincinnati since July 2005.

About the GaitAid and MediGait:
The idea for the GaitAid project was sparked 12 years ago while Professor Baram was designing a mechanism for NASA to navigate low-flying helicopters around obstacles. The concept of the design, which Baram later applied to the medical device, is that the optical images of objects help the observer navigate, stabilize and pace movement in space.

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Turq™ Jewelry Releases Fall/Winter Collection on Improved Site

Turq™ Jewelry Releases Fall/Winter Collection on Improved Site

On an enhanced website, Turq™ Jewelry introduces an original line inspired by the rich colors of fall and winter. The latest compilation features semiprecious stones of quartz, coral, jade, mother of pearl, turquoise, aventurine and amethyst in a variety of bold shapes and sizes. On the updated site shoppers see more detailed views of the product, easier navigation, search capabilities, related product advice and an improved shopping cart.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) August 19, 2005

On an enhanced website, Turq™ Jewelry introduces an original line inspired by the rich colors of fall and winter. The latest compilation features semiprecious stones of quartz, coral, jade, mother of pearl, turquoise, aventurine and amethyst in a variety of bold shapes and sizes. On the updated site shoppers see more detailed views of the product, easier navigation, search capabilities, related product advice and an improved shopping cart.

“We decided to launch the new website just in time for our online customers to preview our Fall and Winter collections,” said Katherine Mulford, co-owner of Turq™ Jewelry. “We decided to make the changes so our customers would enjoy an optimum shopping experience on our enhanced website.”

Mulford and co-owner Lee Lesley founded Turq™ Jewelry in 2001 and introduced Turq™ Bridal the following year. These innovative designers offer jewelry ranging in price from $45 to $410. From the hottest trends to handcrafted signature pieces, Turq™ Jewelry has something for every woman. Turq’s™ brand recognition is continually growing as their fantastic designs have most recently been showcased in Town & Country, Bride’s, Health, Wedding Belles, Coastal Living, Southern Bride and Lucky magazines.

Turq’s™ Fall/Winter 2005 collections are on display at www. TurqJewelry. com and www. TurqBridal. com as well as in upscale boutiques nationally. For a free catalog, samples, high-resolution photos or wholesale ordering information, call 1-800-314-TURQ.

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Redondo Beach Slates 27th Annual Super Bowl Sunday 10k and Weekend Festival, February 5-6, 2005

Redondo Beach Slates 27th Annual Super Bowl Sunday 10k and Weekend Festival, February 5-6, 2005

The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau will hold its 27th Annual Super Bowl Sunday 10k, February 6, 2005

Redondo Beach, CA (PRWEB) December 31, 2004

The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau will hold its 27th Annual Super Bowl Sunday 10k, February 6, 2005, with pre-registration beginning Saturday, February 5, which is also opening day of the Weekend Festival. In addition to the 10k, participants will have a host of other events from which to choose, including the 5k Run, 5k Fun Walk, Baby Buggy 10k, and 10k In-line Skating Race. Winners in all categories will receive awards.

The pre-entry fee is $23 until Jan. 31, 2005 and $28, thereafter. It includes goodie bag and commemorative long-sleeved T-shirt available while supply lasts. The entry fee for Corporate Teams, with a maximum of six people, is $150. Participants can register online and obtain details of the race day schedule by logging on to http://www. redondo10k. com (http://www. redondo10k. com).

This yearÂ’s Weekend Festival, free to the public, will feature a variety of booths and exhibits, including sporting equipment, and products and services geared toward fitness, health, travel, nutrition and sports. Among the accommodations available in Redondo Beach for the event are Best Western Sunrise at Redondo Beach Marina, 800-334-7384; Crowne Plaza Hotel Redondo Beach & Marina, 800-465-4329; Palos Verdes Inn, 800-421-9241; Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club, 800-468-4292; Redondo Pier Inn, 310 318-1811 and the Best Western Redondo Beach Inn, 800-905-0655.

For details, contact the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau at (800) 282-0333, or visit http://www. redondo10k. com (http://www. redondo10k. com).

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Under stress? Start Laughtercising™ with new CD

Under stress? Start Laughtercising™ with new CD

Laughtercising(TM) is a new form of exercise utilizing the healing powers of laughter to help ward off stress.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) September 22, 2004

Laughter has been proven to reduce stress, improve heart health and even help you lose weight. This is the impetus behind the "Laughtercising(tm) CD available at heyugly. org for $10.00. Don't let the name fool you; Hey U G L Y Inc., developed in 2001, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to help pre-teens and teens counter bullying, eating disorders, violence, substance abuse and suicide. UGLY is an acronym meaning unique, gifted, lovable, you and proceeds from the CD help to support this cause.

Instructions on the "Laughtercising" CD advise listeners to laugh continuously for at least one minute. Every day, increase the laugh session until you can laugh for ten minutes for a great, workout. The CD is 60 minutes so it can be used as a mood adjuster by playing it in the background as white noise while studying or at work. Comedien Tom Dreesen uses the CD to combat Road Rage. When he's stuck in traffic he plays the CD to reduce his stress.

CAN LAUGHTER ACTUALLY REDUCE STRESS?

According to Dr. Andrew Weil, "Laughter is one of the most effective ways to reduce stress, and preliminary research suggests laughter may also boost immunity, relieve pain, lower blood sugar in people with type-2 diabetes, and help protect against heart disease."

"When you are stressed and have anxiety, there's an activation of various stress areas in the brain," says Dr. Bruce Rabin, director of the Healthy Lifestyle Program at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. "This alters the concentration of various hormones in blood. These stress hormones have a variety of impacts on health - you feel stressed, they impair your ability to think over time, they increase cholesterol in the heart, and they change how the immune system functions."

Up to 80 muscles are used during a hearty laugh, the blood pressure rises, the heart beats faster and blood oxygen levels increase. In fact, a study released by German gelotologist, Professor Gunther Sickl, revealed that a one-minute guffaw has the same health benefits as a 45-minute gym workout. When the laughter stops, the blood pressure returns to normal and stress hormones are reduced - actually strengthening the immune system.

For more information about the CD call 219-778-2011.

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Amcom Software Selects TechExcel CustomerWise Help Desk Solution

Amcom Software Selects TechExcel CustomerWise Help Desk Solution

Leading Provider of Mission-Critical Communication Solutions Standardizes on TechExcel's Integrated CRM Software to Enhance Customer Services

Lafayette, CA (PRWEB) August 10, 2009

TechExcel, Inc., a leading provider of IT Service Management and help desk issue tracking software, today announced that Amcom Software has selected TechExcel CustomerWise for their Customer Service Data Centers in Minnesota, New York, Florida and Australia. CustomerWise is a powerful integrated CRM solution used to optimize processes among sales, marketing, and customer support teams. Using CustomerWise, Amcom Software will improve collaboration and communication, enabling them to resolve issues more efficiently and exceed their customers' service expectations.

Minneapolis-based Amcom Software provides technology solutions for organizations that depend on speed, accuracy, and productivity to manage mission-critical, day-to-day, emergency and event-driven communications. Amcom Software's advanced solutions are used by thousands of leading corporations and organizations in healthcare, education, hospitality, business and government. With thousands of enterprise-level installations currently in place, Amcom's proven technology platform and expert services support some of the most vital communication systems and processes in the world.

Presently Amcom has five call centers using four different help desk solutions with limited web portal capabilities. Amcom chose TechExcel after evaluating Help Desk solutions from five vendors in an effort to bring together their silo systems into a single solution, standardize the way they service their customers, and unify the customer experience across their call centers. By consolidating onto one application and rolling out web portal functionality, Amcom will provide additional self-service avenues for their customers and improved customer service.

Delivering superior customer service is key to maintaining customer relationships. CustomerWise helps organizations optimize support process by providing teams with everything they need to improve the overall customer experience. Through sophisticated process automation, knowledge base management, and the availability of customer self-service through the Customer Web Portal, CustomerWise enables support teams to improve business processes that translate into better customer relationships.

"TechExcel's CustomerWise and supporting add-on modules allow us to logically bring together processes that needed to be unified, yet also enable us to follow escalation and notification processes unique to each call center," says Kathy Veldboom, Vice President, Quality & Support, Amcom Software. "Extremely easy to configure, TechExcel provides us with the ability to mold the application to meet our unique business needs as well as interface to several other systems at Amcom in Sales and Marketing, Accounting, Development, and QA. This approach helps Amcom use existing applications to seamlessly integrate what we feel is a best-of-breed Help Desk solution. By interfacing with these other systems, all departments will have essential information in real time from TechExcel."

Veldboom continues, "Amcom is very excited to enhance the services we are providing to our customer base through TechExcel. Presently, only one call center has a Web portal that allows customers to interact with technical analysts. With TechExcel, Amcom will be able to provide a web portal for all of our customers to manage their own cases, search our knowledge base, and download many helpful documents."

"Amcom has realized tremendous growth over the past two years." said Tieren Zhou, Founder, CEO and Chief Software Architect. "TechExcel is pleased to have been selected by such a market leader, and we are confident that as Amcom continues to expand, CustomerWise will always be able to meet their needs."

More information on TechExcel's CustomerWise is available at: www. techexcel. com

About Amcom Software:

Amcom Software provides technology solutions for organizations that depend on speed, accuracy, and productivity to manage mission-critical, day-to-day, emergency and event-driven communications. Amcom Software's advanced solutions for call center communications, emergency management, wireless messaging middleware, and paging infrastructure are used by thousands of leading organizations in hospitality, healthcare, education, business, and government. Amcom's recent acquisitions of Commtech Wireless and SDC Solutions, along with the additions of Xtend Communications and Telident E911 solutions, further solidify the company's market leadership. For more information, call 800.852.8935 or go to www. amcomsoftware. com.

About TechExcel:

TechExcel, Inc. is the leader in unified Application Lifecycle Management as well as Support and Service solutions that bridge the divide between product development and service/support. This unification enables enterprises to focus on the strategic goals of product design, project planning, development and testing, while enabling transparent visibility with all customer-facing initiatives. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Lafayette, California, TechExcel has over 1,500 customers in more than 42 countries and maintains offices in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, London and Beijing. For more information, visit www. techexcel. com or call 925-871-3900 in the United States or +44(0) 207 470 5650 in the United Kingdom.

Contact:

Scot Howard
TechExcel, Inc.
408-910-9195
Www. techexcel. com

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CME Outfitters Enhances neuroscienceCME. com Offerings by Introducing neuroscienceCME Podcasts

CME Outfitters Enhances neuroscienceCME. com Offerings by Introducing neuroscienceCME Podcasts

CME Outfitters announces its 2007 series premiere neuroscienceCME Podcast, titled "Expert Discussions on Alcohol Dependence." Offered as a four-module podcast premiering Monday, July 23, 2007, the activity will focus on examining the importance of recognition, diagnosis, and treatment in patients with alcohol dependence; examining the challenges inherent in co-occurring disorders, combination therapies, and adherence; and evaluating the evidence for effective treatment options.

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) July 23, 2007

CME Outfitters, LLC, an independent accredited provider of multidisciplinary medical education programming and related healthcare communications services, is pleased to announce the 2007 series premiere of neuroscienceCME Podcasts.

The inaugural neuroscienceCME Podcast is titled "Expert Discussions on Alcohol Dependence" and contains four modules:
Module 1: "Co-Occurring Mental Disorders: Impact on Outcomes"
Module 2: "Barriers to Adherence in the Management of Alcohol Dependence"
Module 3: "Combination Therapies Can Improve Patient Outcomes"
Module 4: "Effective Treatments for Alcohol Dependence"

Premiering Monday, July 23, 2007, the activity will focus on examining the importance of recognition, diagnosis, and treatment in patients with alcohol dependence; examining the challenges inherent in co-occurring disorders, combination therapies, and adherence; and evaluating the evidence for effective treatment options.

There is no fee for participation in this activity, or to obtain a CE certificate; however, registration is required. Participants must register online by visiting the activity details page at http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/cmea. asp? ID=240 (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/cmea. asp? ID=240), clicking the "Participate in Podcast" icon, and following the instructions. Online CE credit is offered to participants upon completion of the activity, at neuroscienceCME. com.

Statement of Need:
A major treatment goal for alcohol dependence is to increase rates of abstinence. When used in combination with psychosocial support, pharmacologic agents can help committed patients reach this goal. However, physicians continue to struggle with challenges in the management of alcohol dependence. Issues surrounding treatment adherence, understanding the evidence for various treatment options, the impact of combination treatments, and the special challenge of co-occurring disorders all complicate effective management. Efforts to provide clinicians with the tools to address these barriers are imperative to improving outcomes for our patients. In this neuroscienceCME podcast series, experts will address these issues and give clinicians tools that they can utilize in their practice to improve the outcomes of their patients with alcohol dependence.

Moderator:
Robert R. Conley, MD
Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacy Science
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Chief, Treatment Research
Maryland Psychiatric Research Center
Baltimore, MD

Faculty:
Richard N. Rosenthal, MD
Professor of Clinical Psychiatry
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
Chairman, Department of Psychiatry
St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center
New York, NY

Robert Swift, MD, PhD
Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
Brown University Medical School
Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies
Associate Chief of Staff for Research
Providence VA Medical Center
Providence, RI

Raymond F. Anton, MD
Distinguished University Professor
Professor of Psychiatry
Director of the Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Michel Sucher, MD, FASAM
Medical Director, Community Bridges
Medical Director, Monitored Aftercare Program
Arizona Medical Board
Scottsdale, AZ

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:
Recognize the varied presentations of co-occurring psychiatric disorders and alcohol dependence to improve recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes. Identify barriers to treatment adherence that prevent recovery. Evaluate combination therapies for alcohol dependence to improve patient outcomes. Design a treatment plan with pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic strategies to improve outcomes.

Target Audience:
Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, psychologists, social workers, certified case managers, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals with an interest in mental health.

Commercial Support:
CME Outfitters, LLC, gratefully acknowledges an independent educational grant from Cephalon, Inc., and Alkermes, Inc., in support of this CE activity.

Credit Information:
CME Credit (Physicians):
CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. CME Outfitters, LLC, designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Note to Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA Category I CME credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.

CNE Credit (Nurses):
CME Outfitters, LLC, is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the New York State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It has been assigned code 6WASUP-PRV-067. 1.5 contact hours will be awarded upon successful completion.

CEP Credit (Psychologists):
CME Outfitters is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CME Outfitters maintains responsibility for this program and its content. (1.5 CE credits)
Note to Addiction Professionals and Professional Counselors: NAADAC and NBCC accept APA and NASW continuing education (CE) credits toward national certification CE requirements. Please check with your state board to determine which type of CE credit is acceptable toward licensure CE requirements.

NASW Credit (Social Workers):
This program was approved by the National Association of Social Workers (provider #886407722) for 1.5 continuing education contact hours.

CCMC Credit (Certified Case Managers):
This program has been approved for 1.5 hours by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC).

CPE Credit (Pharmacists):
CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. 1.5 contact hours (0.15 CEUs) Universal Program Number: 376-000-07-008-H01

Credit request forms/activity evaluations can be completed online at www. neuroscienceCME. com (click on the Testing/Certification link under the Resources tab - requires free account activation), and participants can print their certificate or statement of credit immediately.

About CME Outfitters:
CME Outfitters develops and distributes live, recorded, print, and web-based educational activities to thousands of clinicians each year and offers expert accreditation services for non-accredited organizations. For a complete catalog of certified activities, please visit http://www. cmeoutfitters. com (http://www. cmeoutfitters. com), http://www. neuroscienceCME. com (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com), or call 877.CME. PROS (877.263.7767).

About neuroscienceCME:
NeuroscienceCME. com is the premier web portal serving clinicians, educators, and researchers in the neurosciences. Launched in October 2006, neuroscienceCME. com was custom designed to fill an identified gap in online resources for professionals around the world who are practicing in areas related to psychiatry, sleep disorders, addiction and substance abuse, ADHD, and other areas related to brain function. The site's primary mission is to be the professional's central forum for accessing, debating, synthesizing, and implementing the latest findings and best practices in the neurosciences.

To view all recent neuroscienceCME press releases, visit http://www. neuroscienceCME. com (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com) and click on "News Room" or visit http://www. prweb. com (http://www. prweb. com) and search for "neuroscienceCME."

Clinical Compass, a bi-weekly e-newsletter published by CME Outfitters, is a convenient way to stay informed of all neuroscienceCME news and information. To subscribe, visit http://www. neuroscienceCME. com (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com) and click on "Subscribe to Clinical Compass."

Contact: Jessica Primanzon
CME Outfitters, LLC
240.243.1308 direct
240.243.1033 fax

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Insurance Companies' Profiting From Tough Economy at the Expense of Las Vegas Accident Victims Prompts Craig Murphy, Esq. to Write Book

Insurance Companies' Profiting From Tough Economy at the Expense of Las Vegas Accident Victims Prompts Craig Murphy, Esq. to Write Book

Insurance companies in Las Vegas have been using strong arm tactics and economic hardship to extract pennies on the dollar settlements from Las Vegas automobile accident and injury victims. Las Vegas attorney Craig Murphy, Esq. wrote "The Ultimate Consumer's Guide to Nevada Car Crash Cases" to help Las Vegas accident and injury victims in dealing with insurance companies and understanding the claims process. According to Craig Murphy, Esq. his Nevada Car Crash Book is a self-help book that places Las Vegas accident and injury victims on an equal footing with the insurance adjusters. Craig Murphy, Esq. gives "The Ultimate Consumer's Guide to Nevada Car Crash Cases" to Las Vegas accident and injury victims at no charge upon request to his office, Murphy & Murphy Law Offices. Craig Murphy, Esq.'s book can be requested through his web site www. nvpilaw. com or through the web site www. nevadacarcrashbook. com.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) July 14, 2010

Insurance companies are using hard economic times and strong arm tactics to extract pennies on the dollar settlements from already strapped Las Vegas automobile accident and injury victims. Craig Murphy, Esq. Las Vegas automobile accident attorney and injury trial lawyer says that "insurance adjusters know that people in Las Vegas are hurting economically these days." The economic statistics back up Craig Murphy, Esq.'s statement. At the current time, Nevada has the highest unemployment rate in the country. Las Vegas, Nevada's largest city, leads the list. In addition, Las Vegas tops all lists for the number of home foreclosures in the country. No segment of the Las Vegas population has avoided the pitfalls and hard times of this economy.

According to Craig Murphy, Esq., insurance companies know that many people in Las Vegas are hurting economically. When someone is injured in a Las Vegas auto accident, their life is often thrown in to turmoil. Their car is damaged. Their car often does not work or cannot be driven. The car has to be inspected, evaluated and an insurance adjuster has to determine the value of the repairs. The accident victim is often without a car for days.

In addition to the damage to the car, the accident victim has to obtain medical treatment. The medical treatment causes a number of problems. If the injury victim does not have health insurance, they have to pay for their medical treatment or find a doctor who will bill them for later payment. Even if they have insurance, they must pay co-pays and other treatment related expenses. If the injuries are serious enough, the Las Vegas accident victim will be unable to work. For most people in Las Vegas that means no income for the days of missed work. According to Craig Murphy, Esq. that is often a "double whammy." The accident victim's injuries prevent him from being able to work and his medical bills and other regular bills keep piling up. With no income coming in to the household, and an ever increasing mountain of bills and expenses, many Las Vegas accident and injury victims are over an economic barrel. Especially if their income has already been reduced, they are behind on their bills or their house is in foreclosure. For people who are already feeling the harsh effects of the economy, being injured in an accident can be the straw that breaks the camel's back and sends them over the edge of economic oblivion.

Increasingly over the past couple of years Craig Murphy, Esq. has been receiving calls from Las Vegas automobile accident victims who have not been able to settle their claims. According to Craig Murphy, Esq. even in cases of clear liability and clear injuries and damages, the insurance companies refuse to pay the medical bills for the treatment required from the automobile accident. Since the insurance companies will not even offer to pay the medical bills, other items such as out of pocket expenses and lost income are out of the question. The insurance companies know that those who are really hurting for money will often have no choice but to accept anything the insurance company will offer to help pay their ever increasing monthly bills. Faced with increasing numbers of calls from Las Vegas injury victims in claims where his involvement would only reduce the amount of money the injury victim could expect to receive, Craig Murphy, Esq. wrote "The Ultimate Consumer's Guide to Nevada Car Crash Cases."

Craig Murphy, Esq. said that the "Ultimate Consumer's Guide to Nevada Car Crash Cases" was his attempt to inform the public of their rights when they have been involved in a Nevada automobile accident. He calls the book "The Nevada Car Crash Book." He says that the book explains the claims process in detail. It takes a step-by-step approach to the claims procedure and explains each step. According to Craig Murphy, Esq. "The Ultimate Consumer's Guide to Nevada Car Crash Cases" is a self help guide that equals the playing field between an automobile accident injury victim and an experienced insurance adjuster.

In addition to the step by step explanation of the claims procedure, the book provides useful forms and explains the litigation process. Craig Murphy, Esq. says that some of the most important features of the book are the portions that explain common situations where many Las Vegas automobile accident victims do not need an attorney to represent them.

When a person does need to hire a Las Vegas lawyer, the book explains how a person should go about hiring the right lawyer for their case. Craig Murphy, Esq. says that hiring a lawyer "is one of the most important decisions a person will make affecting their case." A person should take the appropriate amount of time investigating and researching lawyers as is necessary. A person should also interview a number of lawyers before deciding which attorney to hire. The decision is too important to just sign up with the first lawyer a person talks to. It should really be an interviewing process according to Murphy. "A lawsuit requires a team effort between the client and the lawyer" says Craig Murphy, Esq. The client will have the attorney for many years in some cases. Craig Murphy, Esq. says "the client must make sure that he or she can work with the attorney and that he or she is comfortable with the attorney now and into the future." When asked why choosing a lawyer for a Las Vegas automobile accident is so important, Craig Murphy, Esq. said it is because "the insurance companies evaluate the attorney on the claim. If the Las Vegas attorney is not a trial lawyer and does not go to court, the insurance companies have little to fear." Craig Murphy, Esq. said that "hiring a lawyer who does not take cases to trial is like relying on a lifeguard who does not know how to swim."

When asked why he is giving "The Ultimate Consumer's Guide to Nevada Car Crash Cases" away to Las Vegas automobile injury victims for free, Craig Murphy, Esq. said that he "does it as a public service. This type of information is controlled by attorneys and usually not available to the public. If it is, there is often a high price tag on the information. I wanted to give it to the people who need it the most. In addition, if they do need a lawyer, I hope that they remember me."

In addition to providing free copies of "The Ultimate Consumer's Guide to Nevada Car Crash Cases" to Las Vegas auto accident victims, attorney Craig Murphy, Esq. and the other attorneys at Murphy & Murphy Law Offices in Las Vegas, Nevada will answer any questions Las Vegas injury victims have. People interested in getting a copy of "The Ultimate Consumer's Guide to Nevada Car Crash Cases" can order their copy from the Murphy & Murphy Law Offices web site at www. nvpilaw. com, www. nevadacarcrashbook. com, or can call Murphy & Murphy Law Offices at 702.369.9696.

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New Technologies In the $21 Billion Worldwide Diagnostic Industry are Transforming the Practice of Medicine

New Technologies In the $21 Billion Worldwide Diagnostic Industry are Transforming the Practice of Medicine

Research and Markets (researchandmarkets. com/reports/c8891) has announced the addition of Point of Care Diagnostic Testing - World Markets to their offering.

(PRWEB) November 10, 2004

This report examines of the worldwide Point of Care Diagnostic testing sector in a quantitative, business and market oriented treatment. Focusing on new technologies, new markets for near patient diagnostic products and new attitudes of patients and healthcare providers, this report is a sourcebook of data and analysis about the fastest growing sector of the $21 billion worldwide diagnostic industry whose products are transforming the practice of medicine.

The Point of Care Diagnostic Testing World Markets report describes products segments that are poised for a major new phase of growth fueled by the availability of new technology platforms an the demand for more efficient medical service.

Near patient tests, including those for blood glucose, pregnancy, ovulation, coagulation, cholesterol, drugs, infectious disease and various urine components, are in high demand as physicians and patients realize their potential for promoting improved health care.

The POC market for diagnostic tests in the United States increased at a phenomenal compounded annual growth rate, and many parts of the world market grew at comparable rates, with Germany as the leader in Europe and high rates of growth in rest of the world including Asia and Japan. This report examines market sizes and growth rates for important country markets in Europe and Asia, including China.

This report examines the three basic factors have driven the market for Point of Care diagnostic testing products, and looks at the POC marketÂ’s two general segments: the hospital market and the physicianÂ’s office. The POC market encompasses a large variety of IVD products ranging from moderate sized instrumented diagnostic systems serving larger institutional uses to single-use, disposable tests for individual home use.

This report discusses Point of Care Diagnostic product industry trends that are believed to influence POC testing, including demographic changes, reimbursement policies, regulations, and the availability of clinically valuable tests that will increase growth in this diagnostic category. Detailed discussions of regulatory requirements for point of care diagnostic products for the U. S., Japan, and the EU are presented.

The report also includes discussions of Competitive Outlook, and Market Strategies. It also covers specific at point of care testing areas such as Glucose Monitoring, Pregnancy Testing, Hepatitis Testing, Drugs of Abuse Screening Testing, Infectious Disease Testing, HIV, Coagulation Testing and Fertility Testing.

There is also an important discussion of the emerging technologies for point of care diagnostics and the implications of molecular biology and genomics for new rapid diagnostic tests. Exiting new technology areas such as Protein Sequencing, DNA Sequencing and The Human Genome Project are placed into the context of their impact on rapid diagnosis.

Market Trends and Forecasts in point of care diagnostics such as the move to electro-detection for rapid glucose analyzers, Mergers and Acquisitions of Diagnostic Companies, emerging rapid tests for infectious disease, Rt-pcr, new cardiac monitors and more are reported in detail, and the strategies of the key industry players is discussed.

Finally, this report summarizes the business developments of over 100 companies from all parts of the world that market and manufacture point of care diagnostic products. Key merger and acquisition data are included.

The Point of Care Diagnostic Testing World Markets report is constantly updated, so that all important developments throughout the current year are included in the report.

This report provides not only the factual details of the rapid diagnostic testing segment, but answers, “why it is significant” and “what does it mean for your company”. A leading expert in diagnostic testing and marketing wrote the report.

For more information visit http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c8891 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c8891)

Laura Wood

Senior Manager

Research and Markets

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The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital Names Irvington-based Carrafiello Diehl & Associates Agency of Record

The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital Names Irvington-based Carrafiello Diehl & Associates Agency of Record

The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, the internationally known private, not-for-profit physical rehabilitation hospital and medical research institute in White Plains, N. Y., today announced as its marketing agency of record Carrafiello Diehl & Associates of Irvington, N. Y. Burke selected integrated communications agency Carrafiello Diehl & Associates (CDA) after a competitive review of three agencies. Billings were not disclosed. CDA will work with Burke to leverage the healthcare institutionÂ’s reputation for excellence in physical rehabilitation and help grow its market share.

Irvington, NY (PRWEB) May 4, 2005

The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, the internationally known private, not-for-profit physical rehabilitation hospital and medical research institute in White Plains, N. Y., today announced as its marketing agency of record Carrafiello Diehl & Associates of Irvington, N. Y.

Burke selected integrated communications agency Carrafiello Diehl & Associates (CDA) after a competitive review of three agencies. Billings were not disclosed. CDA will work with Burke to leverage the healthcare institutionÂ’s reputation for excellence in physical rehabilitation and help grow its market share.

“Selecting a provider of rehabilitation services is a delicate decision that varies on a case by case basis. It may or may not be the patient making the decision, but rather family members, physicians and, in some cases, social workers. Carrafiello Diehl & Associates demonstrated a keen sense of this decision-making dynamic and impressed us with how it can help us be more effective in communicating our service messages to a multiple of constituents,” said Toni Calabrese Boelsen, director of community relations, The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital. “CDA gives us the value-added edge we were looking for in a marketing partner.”

Gerald Carrafiello, president of Carrafiello Diehl & Associates Inc., said his agency is thrilled to work for such a prestigious leader in the field of medical rehabilitation. “This gives us the opportunity to build on Burke’s stellar reputation and help make the hospital the clear choice for all of those involved in making decisions about rehabilitation treatment in this region,” said Carrafiello.

About The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital

The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, established in 1915, is a 150-bed not-for-profit healthcare facility located in White Plains, New York. It is the only provider of dedicated rehabilitation services in Westchester County. The hospital is dedicated to helping individuals 16 years and older regain a maximum level of mobility and independence following a disabling illness or injury.

The Hospital specializes in treating physical disabilities including stroke, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, ParkinsonÂ’s Disease and other neurological disorders, cardiac disease, chronic pulmonary disease, arthritis, orthopedics and amputation.

Burke has three major divisions: an inpatient rehabilitation hospital, an outpatient rehabilitation division and the Winifred Masterson Burke Medical Research Institute. The on-campus active Research Institute has been academically affiliated with the Cornell University Medical College since 1966. There are three satellite rehabilitation and sports medicine clinics in Purchase, White Plains and the Bronx.

Long recognized as one of the leading rehabilitation hospitals in the United States, Burke utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach to tailor individual programs designed to lessen disability and dependence from disease or injury.

Physicians, whose specialties are appropriate to each patientÂ’s diagnosis, direct patient care, and work along with Physical and Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Recreation Therapists, Social Workers, Neuropsychologists and Rehabilitation Nurses to meet individual patient needs.

Outpatient services provided at Burke include physical and occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, an arthritis center and an osteoporosis center. Opened in 1996, the Burke Osteoporosis Care Center offers a comprehensive screening and treatment program utilizing state-of-the-art bone densitometry known as DEXA. Audiology, orthotic and prosthetic services, cognitive therapy and various exercise programs are also available.

In addition to traditional therapeutic services, Burke also offers unique programs on an outpatient basis. The Arthritis Center offers a comprehensive program that includes warm pool therapy and special exercises as well as drug therapy. The communication evaluation and treatment programs provide evaluation and treatment services for people with speech or language delays or disorders. Driver evaluations are to determine a patientÂ’s ability to perform visual, cognitive, perceptual and motor skills required to operate a motor vehicle.

About Carrafiello Diehl & Associates

Irvington, N. Y.-based Carrafiello Diehl & Associates Inc. (www. carrafiellodiehl. com) is a leading brand-building integrated communications agency. Privately owned with $90 million in annual billings, Carrafiello Diehl & Associates is one of the last remaining mid-size independent agencies in the U. S. The agency currently handles work on more than 25 of America’s best-known health/wellness and household consumer products brands and is credited with helping reinvent the multivitamin category with the brand launch of Centrum and its now famous tag line “…from A to Zinc.” Carrafiello Diehl & Associates prides itself in providing clients with proven experts in brand launches, revitalization and extensions and offers a full range of services in account management, strategic planning, creative, media planning and buying, promotion and public relations. Contact agency president Gerald Carrafiello at 90 North Broadway, Irvington-on-Hudson, NY 10533 or call (914) 674-3900.

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Online Members Only Club Offers Womens Health Enhancing Tips, Free Gifts and 50 Percent Off Womens Designer Clothing

Online Members Only Club Offers Womens Health Enhancing Tips, Free Gifts and 50 Percent Off Womens Designer Clothing

As Part of the holiday kickoff effort, RafaelHawaii. com, an online shop selling womens designer clothing, is launching a “Members Only Club” offering womens health-enhancing tips, free gifts and 50% off on selected merchandise.

Honolulu, HI (PRWEB) October 24, 2006

As Part of the holiday kickoff effort, Rafael Hawaii (www. rafaelhawaii. com]), an online shop selling womens designer clothing is launching a "Members Only Club" offering womens health-enhancing tips, free gifts and 50% off on selected merchandise.

Queen Latifah is spearheading a national womens health campaign aiming at building women's confidence; others are following in her footsteps.

Amidst recent national womens health surveys finding that as many as two out of three women felt insecure about their looks, women leaders are taking notice and have decided to something about it.

"I have noticed how much a lack of self-confidence and self-esteem is a problem that affects millions of women," says Mari Stewart founder and CEO of RafaelHawaii. com. Not only do I want to offer womens designer clothing at a great price, but I also want to empower them, by offering them practical ideas that will give them self confidence that is so vital in life.

Confidence develops from a feeling of self-assurance and trust in one's self. As vital as this attitude is to daily life, it's never taught in schools. While some women have positive role models in their lives the majority don't.

So Mari Stewart gathered a group of wriiters, psychologists, movie stars, top hair stylists, models, makeup artists and image consultants who committed to furnish Rafael Hawaii. com's "Members Only Club" web page with useful monthly tips for women about building self-confidence, and enhancing their health and their beauty.

RafaelHawaii. com is an online store specializing in womens designer clothing and accessories.

By joining their "Members Only Club", members will get womens health enhancing tips in addition to free gifts and up to 50% discounts on a large selection of womens designer clothing.

This press release has been written and is distributed by Stephen Gorgey president of Target Logic, a Strategic Internet Consulting Company.

(818) 291-6330

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Schindler Debuts PORT Technology at Louisville’s Humana Waterside Building

Schindler Debuts PORT Technology at Louisville’s Humana Waterside Building

First building in North America to benefit from Intuitive PORT elevator technology from Schindler; Brings concept of customizable applications or “apps”; Increases efficiency and energy savings

Morristown, NJ (PRWEB) November 17, 2010

Representing a fundamental shift from simply moving an elevator cab up and down, Schindler has installed its first perceptive PORT (Personal Occupant Requirement Terminal) Technology system at Humana’s 12-story Waterside building in Louisville, Kentucky.

Functioning as a two-way communication interface between the occupants and Humana’s environment, The PORT system learns the specific travel patterns of each associate in the building to provide them with premium elevator service. The system’s interface and CPU are in constant communication with one another to provide Humana building management, its associates, and visitors the most up-to-date information through the most advanced customizable traffic management and vertical transportation tool available in the industry today.

Using a sleek touch-screen user interface similar to a high-powered iPod as its shell, The PORT computing power brings to Humana the concept of customizable applications or “app” and updates the travel patterns of each associate as they change.

“They say you can learn a lot about a person by taking a look at the apps on their iPod, “said Michael Landis, vice president, Marketing at Schindler. “Similarly, with PORT Technology, Humana management can now look at the applications built into the building and tell a lot about the travel patterns of Humana associates on the elevator system.”

What makes the system special is the ease with which a building manager or owner can design applications to accommodate a wide range of needs in real time. Whether it’s helping to meet new energy efficiency goals, updating security, scheduling maintenance or adapting to people with special needs, unprecedented levels of customization can be achieved.

The PORT technology interface and main computer communicate seamlessly with the building’s security and access control systems so that proper admission credentials and authorizations are in place before allowing access to the elevators, providing greater safety and a higher degree of control.

Humana improved the building’s elevator performance and efficiency by 250% and reduced customer wait times from 2 minutes to 30 seconds with the installation of Schindler ID® destination dispatch in 2007.

“This 12-story building moves as many tenants as some skyscrapers,” said Humana
Workplace Solutions Associate Steve Evans. “We are very pleased with the efficiency of Schindler ID. Now with The PORT system, our associates get much more than just an elevator ride. They get a journey, moving and experiencing their environment with more comfort and efficiency than ever before.”

“We love The PORT system,” adds Evans. “Because of its innovative technology, we’re using our elevators more efficiently and we’re seeing real energy savings which support our ongoing sustainability efforts.”

Energy Saving Features
Each PORT terminal’s proximity sensor tells it when to be active and at all other times puts it into low energy consumption mode. When the terminal screen illuminates, an ambient light sensor determines only the brightness level required, again optimizing energy usage. The PORT Technology helps ensure elevator trips are as efficient as possible. This produces a very resourceful use of energy even during heavy traffic. During light traffic the PORT Energy Control Option places nonessential elevators into an energy-conserving standby mode.

About Humana
Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, KY, is one of the nation’s largest publicly traded health and supplemental benefits companies, with about 10.1 million medical members and 7 million specialty-benefit members. Humana is a full-service benefits solutions company, offering a wide array of health and supplemental benefit plans for employer groups, government programs and individuals.
Over its 49-year history, Humana has consistently seized opportunities to meet changing customer needs. Today, the company is a leader in consumer engagement, providing guidance that leads to lower costs and a better health plan experience throughout its diversified customer portfolio.
More information regarding Humana is available to investors via the Investor Relations page of the company’s website at http://www. humana. com, including copies of:

Annual reports to stockholders Securities and Exchange Commission filings Most recent investor conference presentations Quarterly earnings news releases Replays of most recent earnings release conference calls Calendar of events (includes upcoming earnings conference call dates and times, as well as planned interaction with research analysts and institutional investors) Corporate Governance Information 

About Schindler Elevator Corporation
Schindler Elevator Corporation designs, manufactures, installs, services and modernizes a broad range of elevators, escalators and moving walks for almost every building type. The company is the North American operation of the Schindler Group, headquartered in Switzerland, a leading global mobility provider, present in more than 140 countries. Schindler supports sustainable urban development with safe, reliable and ecologically sound mobility solutions. For additional information about Schindler Elevator Corporation, visit the company’s Web site at http://www. us. schindler. com.

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