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Vioxx sufferers and their families have hope for justice after one plaintiff wins ground-breaking Vioxx lawsuit

2011-06-06T23:46:00.000-07:00

Vioxx sufferers and their families have hope for justice after one plaintiff wins ground-breaking Vioxx lawsuit

To support those adversely affected by Vioxx, attorneys advertising on LawyersandSettlements. com continue to accept formal complaints from consumers and their loved ones.

Bellingham, WA (PRWEB) August 24, 2005

Angleton, Texas Â The first of over 4,200 pending lawsuits has been won against Merck & Co., the maker of the controversial pain killer Vioxx. The jury awarded $253 million in damages to the widow of a man who died unexpectedly from a sudden change in heartbeat rhythm while taking Vioxx.

This plaintiff is not alone. Since 2002, LawyersandSettlements. com has received over 3,000 consumer complaints linking Vioxx with various health conditions and heart diseases. LawyersandSettlements. com is a privately held Internet marketing company that specializes in joint advertising campaigns for lawyers and law firms. LawyersandSettlements. com has a pulse on current legal news and settlement outcomes.

In September 2004, more than five years since its launch, Vioxx was quickly removed from pharmacy shelves. This voluntary action from Merck was induced by pressure from the FDA and the results from a three-year clinical study which indicated an increased risk of heart attack and stroke caused by Vioxx.

Vioxx is among a new class of Cox-2 inhibitor drugs which are typically prescribed to those with acute and chronic pain, such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, and back pain. At the time of the recall, Vioxx was being used by over two million people worldwide.

As more Vioxx complaints are submitted to LawyersandSettlements. com, analysts predict that MerckÂs total liability may reach $18 billion from new and pending state and federal lawsuits. Merck has vowed to fight the upcoming lawsuits and appeal the current verdict in Texas. Despite the 2004 losses from the Vioxx product recall and the current pending lawsuits, Merck & Co. earns over $22 billion in annual revenues.

LawyersandSettlements. com promotes free case evaluations for those affected by Vioxx or similar drugs Bextra and Celebrex. To join a Vioxx class action lawsuit, submit your case for free legal evaluation, visit https://www. lawyersandsettlements. com/case/vioxx? ref=vioxx_pr (https://www. lawyersandsettlements. com/case/vioxx? ref=vioxx_pr)

About Online Legal Services Ltd (OLS) and www. lawyersandsettlements. com:

LawyersandSettlements. com offers a comprehensive website with up-to-date legal news, class action lawsuits, personal injury cases, settlement details, product recalls, and more. Consumers can receive free case evaluations. Justice for Everyone.

Visit us at:

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

604-608-3435

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Stretch Mark Miracle Caviar. Solution for Always Beautiful Skin

2011-06-06T19:05:00.000-07:00

Stretch Mark Miracle Caviar. Solution for Always Beautiful Skin

Sweetsation Therapy offers New Ellasti*Belly Stretch Mark Miracle Caviar and Ellasti*Belly Stretch Mark Miracle Oil. The products are a pure luxury designed for pregnant women who would like to avoid getting stretch marks during pregnancy or fast weight gain. Created by a pregnant mom, for a pregnant mom, who is looking for safe and Organic alternatives with a maximum of benefits and results.

Palm Beach, FL (PRWEB) February 13, 2009

Sweetsation Therapy has just released on the market Organic Ellasti*Belly Stretch Mark Miracle Caviar and Organic Ellasti*Belly Stretch Mark Miracle Oil. The products are a pure luxury designed for pregnant women who would like to avoid getting stretch marks during pregnancy or fast weight gain. Created by a pregnant mom, for a pregnant mom, who is looking for safe and Organic alternatives with a maximum of benefits and results. More information can be found on www. sweetsationtherapy. com/category_2/Organic-Pregnancy-Skin-Care. htm (http://www. sweetsationtherapy. com/category_2/Organic-Pregnancy-Skin-Care. htm).

Organic Ellasti*Belly skin care line was created combining 30(!) best known elasticity boosting Essential Oils and extracts, including rare ingredients like Caviar Extract and Reishi Mushroom. The product increases circulation, cell hydration, repairs and tones the skin preventing appearance of stretch marks and reducing appearance of existing ones. Rich in lycopene, carotenoids, essential fatty acids Omega 3, 6 and 9, beta carotene., manganese, proteins, Vitamins E, C, F, B1, B2, B6, B12, D, & K. Rare Caviar (Roe) Extract incorporated into the formula is very rich in vitamins A, D, B1, B2, B6 and micro-elements Co, Cu, P, Si, Zn as well as amino acids like glycine, lysine, histidine, arginine, asparagine, are all essential for the health and beauty of the skin. Those ingredients intensify the processes inside the skin cells and at the same time slow down the degradation process. Caviar Extracts (or Roe Extract) are a source of vitamins, nucleic acids, phospholipids and proteins. They are in themselves a source of marine DNA, a key element to skin cell regeneration. The delicious aroma of proprietary citrus essential oil blend, is uplifting, relieving depression and anxiety. It has an almost hypnotic effect on the mind and can be helpful in relieving stress and tension due to its soothing action on the nervous system. Incorporation of this large amount of nature's ingredients in one formula has not been done before.

About Sweetsation Therapy

Sweetsation Therapy was created by Natalja Millsap in 2008 with the collaboration of two USA based labs and a team of chemists, aroma therapists and dermatologists. Her idea behind it was creating a luxury brand of Organic Pregnancy products, that are safe and address pregnancy skin issues as well as emotional changes through Aroma therapy. Each ingredient was checked against Cosmetic Safety Database and verified that it is safe to use for pregnancy. Sweetsation Therapy believes in being environmentally conscience and living green. So "Recycle and be Rewarded" program has been put in place encouraging customers to return their empty packaging for a reward of a product of their choice. For information visit www. sweetsationtherapy. com/pages/aboutus. htm (http://www. sweetsationtherapy. com/pages/aboutus. htm).

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Coveo Solutions Inc. to Demonstrate Coveo Enterprise Search for SharePoint at Enterprise Search Summit

2011-06-05T11:55:00.000-07:00

Coveo Solutions Inc. to Demonstrate Coveo Enterprise Search for SharePoint at Enterprise Search Summit

Coveo Solutions Inc. will be providing live demonstrations of its newest product, Coveo Enterprise Search for SharePoint, at its booth at the Enterprise Search Summit in New York, scheduled for May 17th and 18th.

Quebec City, Canada / Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) May 10, 2005

Coveo Solutions Inc., a pioneer of integrated and secure search solutions for the desktop, Intranet and Web, today announced that its newest product, Coveo Enterprise Search (CES) for SharePoint, will feature prominently in its booth at the Enterprise Search Summit 2005, taking place May 17th and 18th in New York City.

This event marks the debut of CES for SharePoint in a public venue and represents the first opportunity for Coveo to demonstrate to a large live audience the productÂs ease of use and innovative features such as results navigation, quick view and document summaries.

Coveo is among the first vendors to offer full integration of pure search into MicrosoftÂs prominent collaboration platform. With a CES solution in place, SharePoint users can find internal information more quickly and easily, making the company portal an integral part of individual productivity. Administrators will ultimately benefit from their usersÂ improved search experience via increased stickiness of the corporate portal, which translates to a better return on their existing SharePoint investment.

What: Live demonstrations of Coveo Enterprise Search for SharePoint

Where: Booth #112, Enterprise Search Summit, Hilton New York

When: May 17th Â 18th, 2005

About Enterprise Search Summit

Enterprise Search Summit, organized by Information Today, Inc., is an intensive two-day learning experience that covers the nuts and bolts of developing and managing an internal search capability. The concentrated curriculum, which has been completely revised and updated for 2005, offers a structured learning environment where information managers and IT professionals can grasp the strategies and get the know-how they need to make the content that they are acquiring, publishing, organizing, and managing not only searchable, but Âfindable.Â For more information, visit http://www. enterprisesearchsummit. com (http://www. enterprisesearchsummit. com).

About Coveo Solutions Inc

Coveo develops and sells enterprise search software that allows all individuals within an organization to access and integrate multiple collections of data with one unified view, providing tangible productivity enhancements and ROI. By combining content from the desktop, the intranet and the Internet, with one integrated tool, data is quickly and easily located. With unmatched relevance and true out-of-the-box security, over 4,500 businesses and organizations worldwide benefit from Coveo Enterprise Search through increased revenue, greatly improved productivity and compliance with regulatory mandates. Key customers include AAA Automotive, AMN Healthcare, Credit Lyonnais, Valeo, FastSigns, Harris Corporation, Hewlett Packard, InfoSpace, Massachusetts Department of Education and Spectra-Physics. To download fully-functional free version of Coveo Enterprise Search, please visit http://www. coveo. com/en/enterprise-search/download. html (http://www. coveo. com/en/enterprise-search/download. html).

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Not All Slings Are Created Equally: Baby Sling & Carrier Manufacturers Speak Out On Baby Sling Safety Warning

2011-06-04T16:49:00.000-07:00

Not All Slings Are Created Equally: Baby Sling & Carrier Manufacturers Speak Out On Baby Sling Safety Warning

Baby sling & carrier manufacturers speak out on baby sling safety warning and Associated Press article.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) March 11, 2010

With the publication of an Associated Press article regarding the CPSC government warning on baby slings and the Consumers Union’s concerns about “bag-style” slings, the companies co-sponsoring this release are taking a stand to help educate the public on the differences between safe vs. unsafe baby slings and carriers as detailed below.

The ancient practice of babywearing made its way into western culture in the 1960s and its popularity with American consumers has grown because of its vast benefits. Unfortunately, this has led to the creation of several potentially unsafe baby slings and carriers. Slings and carriers of concern are popularly categorized under the token term “bag-style” slings. In “bag-style” slings, the deep pouch where baby sits puts the baby in a potentially suffocating curved or “C” like position. Also, excessive fabric with an elasticized edge may cover baby’s face inhibiting breathing. Furthermore, the design may cause the baby’s face to turn in toward a caregiver’s body, potentially smothering the baby.

In contrast, shallow pouch-style slings, ring slings, mei tais and wraps hold baby in proper alignment and they fit snugly by design and instruction. They have been engineered, developed and tested by parents, often the manufacturers themselves with their own children. These carriers are often simple and without gimmicks. Dedicated and concerned manufacturers of these types of safe slings and carriers have sponsored this release.

Because of the popularity and gaining market share of small baby carrier companies, a few years ago the Juvenile Products Manufactures Association (JPMA) was approached by a handful of these companies asking for a standard to be created. These companies were initially alarmed by the creation of some carriers, mostly by home crafters, fashioned from materials unsuitable for baby products. Soon after, M’liss Stelzer, a pediatric nurse, did an oxygenation study discovering a potential link between infant deaths and “bag-style” style slings therefore creating even more need for the standard as well as further study.

Upon this need the ASTM, an internationally recognized creator of standards for consumer products and test procedures, created a subcommittee for Sling Carrier Standards. The ASTM Subcommittee is made up of manufacturers, consumer advocates and government officials from the US and Canada including members of the CPSC. The subcommittee started writing the standard two years ago. In this time more deaths have occurred, all linked to the “bag-style” sling being reported by Jennifer Kerr, a writer for the Associated Press in the article referenced in the first line of this release. This has alerted the CPSC to take necessary action and issue this warning.

In well-designed products, babywearing is not only safe, but is actually very beneficial when done properly. Studies have shown that quality baby slings and carriers have been shown to save lives, improve health, decrease crying, increase IQ, and facilitate breastfeeding and bonding. For examples of these cases and further reading see “Increased Carrying Reduces Infant Crying: A Randomized Controlled Trial” an article written by Urs A. Hunziker MD and Ronald G. Barr MDCM, FRCP(C), “Saving My Baby” a blog post written on Fierce Mama’s Blog by Sarah Kaganovsky and Dr. Maria Blois’s book Babywearing.

Studies have also shown that worn babies are happier and spend more time in the quiet alert phase. In this phase they benefit more than their non-worn peers in language development and knowledge acquisition. Babywearing also helps babies sleep better, and physical needs, including breastfeeding, are met more quickly by a close, responsive parent. Millions of babies over time have been worn to their benefit making baby slings and carriers more of a necessity than the often-publicized fashion accessory. (Source La Leche League International)

The vast benefits of babywearing should not be disregarded with the report of incidents from “bag-style” slings. The sponsors of this release make safer baby slings and carriers and have been active in the standard writing process and are dedicated to safety through engineering. “We see this as an opportunity to reach out and educate American consumers. We hope to provide valuable information allowing parents and caregivers to not only make informed buying decisions, but also to increase the awareness of how to properly wear children, especially babies, in baby slings and carriers,” says Kristen DeRocha, ASTM Subcommittee Chair. The Associated Press article regarding the CPSC warning gives proof to the growing popularity of baby slings and carriers and validates the need for education.

Several trusted websites exist to aid in the education of babywearing for caregivers and new parents. To name a few: TheBabywearer. com, the Facebook fan page for Babywearing Safety, Mothering. com and LaLecheLeague. org.

This press release was sponsored by:
Hotslings, Maya Wrap, Moby Wrap, Wrapsody, Gypsymama, Together Be, Kangaroo Korner, Taylormade Slings, Scootababy, Bellala Baby, Catbird Baby, SlingEZee, ZoloWear, HAVA, SlingRings and Sakura Bloom

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Leading Tech Vendors Drive Sales with Online PR

2011-06-04T10:37:00.000-07:00

Leading Tech Vendors Drive Sales with Online PR

Softscribe adds online PR product to fuel technology clients’ sales growth; debuts new Website.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) November 22, 2005

Softscribe Inc., a technology public relations firm focused on driving sales for companies targeting the US government, healthcare and hospitality markets, today announced a new online PR product (http://www. softscribeinc. com/services/keyword. php4/?campaign=prweb1) to fuel clients’ sales growth (http://www. softscribeinc. com/about/clients. php4/?campaign=prweb1) and leverage their marketing investments. Softscribe also launched its new website today at http://www. softscribeinc. com (http://www. softscribeinc. com) to introduce the offering.

The new signature service, KeywordCapital keyword phrase research, will be used by clients who want to draw more qualified prospects to their websites by making their technology public relations (http://www. softscribeinc. com/services/?campaign=prweb1) writing and websites more attractive to search engines. Keywords or phrases relate to a particular topic; sales prospects often type them into search engine browsers during the early stages of the technology buying cycle. Softscribe’s KeywordCapital (http://www. softscribeinc. com/services/keyword. php4/?campaign=prweb1) service develops a list of keyword phrases - based on competitiveness, popularity and relevance - for which the largest numbers of people are searching.

“Clients were asking, ‘How can more prospects find our company on the Internet?” said Michael B. Squires, president of Softscribe Inc. “During the past year, Softscribe has been aggressively learning how to apply the principles of Search Engine Marketing to online PR. One effective way is to use relevant keyword phrases in public relations writing and on websites. You may think you know the words that describe what you are selling, but are they the same words your sales prospects are using to find you on the Internet? The research that goes into our KeywordCapital product ensures they are the same.”

Jay Troutman, president of Aptech Computer Systems (http://www. aptech-inc. com/?campaign=prweb1), said, “We told Softscribe that if they were not exploring Internet-based lead generation they ought to be, and were pleased to see they anticipated our needs.” Aptech engaged Softscribe to implement a long-term customer story PR program (http://www. softscribeinc. com/services/customers. php4/?campaign=prweb1) in 2001 that resulted in boosted qualified inbound sales leads and a 30% increase in website traffic. Aptech is the foremost provider of business intelligence, enterprise planning, financial, and operational software and services for the hospitality industry. In addition to the customer story program, Aptech also uses Softscribe’s new KeywordCapital product and its optimized website writing program.

Squires explained KeywordCapital may be integrated with the customer story program. He highlighted three other Softscribe clients that have successfully deployed Softscribe’s customer story campaign to:

Grow from a legacy company to a digital-age success story and acquisition target; Accelerate growth from a product start-up mode to being acquired for $30 million; Drive 24% growth increase.

New website homepage features clients’ breaking news Softscribe’s new website homepage will post breaking client news for greater reach across Web channels. “Fresh content causes a chain reaction on the Internet that pulls search engines to your site," said Squires, who recommends companies post fresh content weekly, if possible, through blogs, thought leadership columns or by repurposing press releases and Webinar content.

The following best-in-class companies created Softscribe’s new website:

Website design and construction:

Cool Blue Interactive (http://www. coolblueinteractive. com/?campaign=prweb1) Graphic design and art direction: Hortensia Chu with McMac Publications (http://www. mcmacpublications. com/?campaign=prweb1) Counsel on Search Marketing concepts: Prominent Placement, Inc. (http://www. prominentplacement. com/?campaign=prweb1)

For more information on KeywordCapital or to register for a marketing analysis, please visit www. softscribeinc. com or contact Julie Keyser-Squires at julie@softscribeinc. com,

(404) 256-5512.

About Softscribe Inc.

Founded in 1999, Softscribe Inc. practices true public relations, not just publicity, to help technology companies targeting the US government (http://www. softscribeinc. com/industries/government. php4/?campaign=prweb1), healthcare (http://www. softscribeinc. com/industries/healthcare. php4/?campaign=prweb1) and hospitality (http://www. softscribeinc. com/industries/hospitality. php4/?campaign=prweb1) industries drive product sales and solidify their brands. The company does this through a blend of traditional one-to-one-marketing public relations and imaginative Search Marketing with an emphasis on media and influencer relationships, writing and a focus on messaging strategy. Softscribe is honored to be chosen by Aptech Computer Systems, Inc., Gold Key Solutions, LodgeNet, NORTHWIND, Manugistics, Vantis International Corporation, SECURE-RES, Troux Technologies and many other leading technology companies. For more information please visit www. softscribeinc. com.

Media Contact:

Julie Keyser-Squires, APR

Softscribe Inc.

Julie@softscribeinc. com

(404)256-5512

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

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Singapore's Premier Ventriloquist Announces Launch of a New Birthday Party Company

2011-06-03T13:55:00.000-07:00

Singapore's Premier Ventriloquist Announces Launch of a New Birthday Party Company

The professional full puppet ventriloquist in Singapore, Joseph Then, recently announced the opening of his new company, Pro Party Central. With over two thousand party performances in seven years, he offers an experience second to none for all Singapore birthday parties.

Singapore (PRWEB) January 8, 2008

Singapore's Professional puppet ventriloquist, Joseph Then, recently announced the opening of his new company, Pro Party Central. With over two thousand party performances in seven years, he offers an experience second to none for all Singapore birthday parties.

Joseph Then has more than ten years of experience in the children's entertainment industry. His dedication to his work is not only apparent in the passion behind his character Mister Puppet, but also from his work as an educator. Working locally in schools as a Singapore Puppet Ventriloquist (http://www. misterpuppet. com), he also brings in awareness to children in areas of fire safety, healthy eating, anti-smoking and injury prevention via his puppets as another of his fortes.

Such a creative mind coupled with an amazing ability to connect with children at their level of communication is such a gift to his audiences. "I Love Reading", "Super Safe Surfing" and "Celebrating Singapore" are examples of specialized shows he has developed for popular educational theme days in schools. Small event managers will now have easy access to Joseph Then via the website www. propartycentral. com which launched on 2 January 2008.

His natural flair for captivating young audiences has now relocated to his new company that he has personally named Pro Party Central. While Joseph Then and Mister Puppet are the main features for party fun, he has ensured access to a wide range of delightful party add-ons that are also along the creative line.

Joseph Then knows how to enliven any party, function or show and he understands that not all families are working within the same budgets. For this reason he has created two party packages and enables all children to experience a Mister Puppet at their next big event. The easy party package includes a half hour show from Mister Puppet, a hosted cake-cutting ceremony and balloon animals for each child. Alternatively the full party package also provides hosted party games with prizes for half an hour, a party bag for each child and a fantastic 18" balloon piñata.

Making every birthday party a hit is easy when Pro Party Central is on the job. Party packages are generally for twenty children and numbers can be easily increased for a small, per head charge. Through Pro Party Central, add-ons such as a face painter, henna artist, caricature artist and indoor balloon decorator can all be easily arranged and booked, making them the new one stop shop for a singapore birthday party (http://www. propartycentral. com) or event.

For an event that calls for a personal touch, Pro Party Central can be trusted 100%. Whether it's an office party, small event with up to 500 guests or a kid's birthday party, Mister Puppet and his team provides top notch entertainment. Joseph Then can be contacted at his website or on telephone number 6543 4321

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Doctor Mom Fights Toddler Inactivity and Obesity With Sporty New DVD Series

2011-06-03T05:01:00.000-07:00

Doctor Mom Fights Toddler Inactivity and Obesity With Sporty New DVD Series

Lara Hayes Needham, Ph. D., a mother of two toddlers who holds a doctorate degree in health communication, is using her education and parenting experiences to combat childhood inactivity and obesity through her newly launched, multi award-winning BABYPRO video series. BABYPRO offers a healthy, physically engaging alternative to the traditional cognitive-learning themes that have saturated the baby video marketplace.

(PRWEB) April 22, 2005

Says Hayes Needham, ÂAs a parent and health educator, I find it difficult to reconcile the appropriate use of children's television in my home. Much of toddler programming is focused on making babies smarter or happier by offering passive learning through toys and nature scenes, and I attribute these types of videos to be a driving force behind the sedentary, out-of-shape preschoolers we see today. I want my children to use television as a medium for physical inspiration and personal greatness, and BABYPRO was created from that desire.Â

BABYPRO's unique format is rooted in research on children's viewing recommendations, gross motor skill development, preschool cognition and auditory stimuli. Through its use of captivating, real-life sports imagery, and exhilarating classical overtures and marches, BABYPRO introduces sports play to a new generation and promotes healthy, active play for a lifetime

ÂThese videos are already winners with sports-inspired families,Â says Hayes Needham, Âbut it is my goal to provide every little TV viewer with the tools necessary to lead a healthy and physically active life.Â

For additional information or to review copies of any BABYPRO video, contact: BABYPRO, LLC at 888-668-6646 or visit BABYPRO online at http://www. BABYPROsports. com (http://www. BABYPROsports. com)

About BABYPROÃ, LLC

BABYPRO, LLC is a mom-inspired, multi award-winning children's educational media company that is committed to encouraging active play for babies and toddlers. BABYPRO released its first video ÂLet's Play Ball!Â in December 2004, and released its second title ÂLet's Make a Splash!Â at the International Toy Fair (NYC) in February 2005. BABYPRO's third title, ÂLet's Dance & Tumble!Â will be available Summer 2005. For more information about BABYPRO or to learn about ÂEncouraging active playÂfor a lifetime!Â please visit http://www. babyprosports. com (http://www. babyprosports. com) or email contact@babyprosports. com.

About Lara Hayes Needham, Ph. D.

Ms. Needham founded BABYPRO, LLC to create a new genre of inspirational ÂBaby TVÂ that encourages children to play actively and healthfully for a lifetime. She has more than a decade of experience in the field of health communication as a researcher, writer, speaker and currently as the creative consultant, media spokesperson and marketing contact for BABYPRO, LLC.

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Microsoft Selects the WellMed Health HubÂ for its 60,000 U. S. Employees and Dependents

2011-06-02T10:14:00.000-07:00

Microsoft Selects the WellMed Health HubÂ for its 60,000 U. S. Employees and Dependents

Utilization high as employees manage personal health information using secure online tools and resources

(PRWEB) May 24, 2002

Portland, OR ÂÂ WellMed, Inc., a health communication company, today announced its selection by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) to integrate its online health and benefits technology to drive a comprehensive employee health portal called MicrosoftHealth. This portal was launched in March and provides Microsoft employees and their dependents with personalized, secure, online health management information and resources. MicrosoftHealth is accessible internally and externally and enables employees and their families to easily:

Â Identify health risks

Â Enter and safely store personal health information

Â Access interactive health improvement programs

Â Access Microsoft health benefits information

Â Search for medical information from a variety of credible sources

MicrosoftÂs selection of the WellMed platform was based on the flexible customization it provides. Following a comprehensive examination of WellMedÂs proprietary technology, policies and procedures, Microsoft gave WellMed high scores on security and privacy.

ÂPrivacy and security are a top concern for Microsoft,Â said Tom McPherson, Health Benefits Manager at Microsoft. ÂFollowing a thorough audit confirming that WellMedÂs platform met our standards, we are now able to offer meaningful online resources to help our employees better manage their health.Â

WellMedÂs platform Â or Health Hub -- was developed to help self-insured employers like Microsoft increase the quality of care and services they provide while controlling escalating health care costs. The Health Hub provides a secure online health communication platform that aggregates self-reported health information, integrates it with client systems based on the companyÂs business rules, benefits, guidelines and third-party health resources, then following proprietary analysis, communicates with clients and individuals to guide them in achieving their health-related objectives. With the WellMed Health Hub, Microsoft can easily modify its existing health programs to more effectively meet employee needs and bring about positive behavioral change within the organization.

Bringing health and benefit resources online further illustrates MicrosoftÂs commitment to its employees and their families, while paralleling WellMedÂs vision of delivering secure, intuitive online heath care solutions.

ÂMicrosoft recognizes the importance of empowering people with the tools and information they need to effectively manage their health,Â said Craig Froude, chairman and CEO of WellMed. ÂAligning with WellMed is a natural extension of that philosophy. Microsoft is committed to maintaining the leading position in its industry, which means their employees will have the most comprehensive and sophisticated health information and communication capabilities available to them.Â

The WellMed Health Hub

The core products and related applications that make up the WellMed Health Hub include:

Â Personal Health ManagerÂ -- The interactive dashboard for individuals that contains a comprehensive suite of online health assessments, condition information and personalized, relevant health resources to elevate the userÂs ability to effectively manage health issues on a daily basis.

Â Personal Health InsightÂ -- The decision-support control panel that clients use to analyze aggregate health data in real time, address population health risks, proactively implement preventive programs, and communicate directly with individual users.

Â Personal Health ConnectÂ -- The secure communication tool that facilitates online dialogue between individuals and providers, thus enabling more streamlined and effective individual health management.

About WellMed

WellMedÂs award-winning online products and services enable individuals to make informed decisions about their health while providing client organizations with business intelligence to proactively address costly health care issues. Organizations that purchase WellMedÂs solutions include self-insured corporations, health insurance companies, government agencies, pharmaceutical manufacturers and national retailers. WellMed, Inc. is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with regional offices in Seattle, Atlanta, Austin and Boise.

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Jerry Schranz

CPRi Communications, Inc.

370 North Street

Teterboro, NJ 07608

201-641-1911 Phone ext. 14

Jschranz@cpronline. com

Geonetric’s Client Web Sites Recognized for Excellence at the Sixth Annual eHealthcare Leadership Awards

2011-06-02T09:42:00.000-07:00

Geonetric’s Client Web Sites Recognized for Excellence at the Sixth Annual eHealthcare Leadership Awards

Geonetric, a leader in healthcare Internet technology design and development, recently had three clients recognized for achievement at the eHealthcare Leadership Awards, an annual competition that honors excellence in all areas of electronic health information. Competing in an applicant pool that contained over 1,200 entries, Geonetric’s clients earned Platinum, Gold and Silver Awards for categories including Best Site Design, Best Overall Internet Site, Best Interactive Site, and Best Healthcare Content Site. In doing so, Geonetric has provided each and every one of its clients with an award-winning online presence.

Cedar Rapids, IA (PRWEB) December 15, 2005

The leading awards program exclusively recognizes the very best Web sites of healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare associations, online health companies, pharmaceutical/medical equipment firms, suppliers, other healthcare organizations, and business improvement initiatives. These awards highlight the Internet's role in achieving an organization's business objectives and recognize the hard work that has gone into creating outstanding health Web sites.

“Our growing success and reputation in the marketplace as an innovations leader is underlined by the recognition our clients receive, and we are very grateful”, said Andrea Olson, Marketing Director at Geonetric. “More than anything, we are pleased to see the growing importance of eHealth and look forward to help our clients continue to push the envelope, finding new ways to meet their objectives and exceed their expectations.”

For the eHealthcare Leadership Awards program, an independent panel of individuals familiar with healthcare and the Internet evaluated each entry. Web sites were rated based on a standard of Internet excellence and how they compared with others in their group classification.

Genesis Health System out of Davenport, IA, has been a client of Geonetric since 2000 and was the flagship hospital to implement Geonetric’s VitalSiteÒ Content and Site Management Solution. Genesis received awards including Gold for Best Interactive Site for Healthcare Systems and Silver for Best Overall Internet site under the same classification. “This is our 3rd consecutive year receiving recognition at the eHealthcare Leadership Awards”, stated Ken Croken, Vice President Corporate Communications & Marketing with Genesis. “This underlines the fact that we have invested in the right direction and that the web will continue to be an integral part of our overall marketing strategy.”

National Jewish Medical and Research Center of Denver, CO, was the recipient of multiple awards, including Silver in the Best Healthcare Content for Hospitals under 200 beds and Gold for Best Overall Internet Site in the same classification. “Our Web site has evolved into one of our most important marketing tools, especially on a national level” said David Tinkelman, vice president of health initiatives at National Jewish. “Providing useful content online and making it easy to find has allowed us to attract visitors from around the nation to our Web site and to our hospital.” National Jewish has been a client of Geonetric since 2002 and uses Geonetric’s VitalSite system for its site and content management needs.

Norton Healthcare received a Platinum award for Best Site Design in the Healthcare System division. “The new NortonHealthcare. com site has been a dramatic and positive change in our web presence. The new design, content, navigation and increased interactive functionality have been met with a very positive response from our community and our health care system. We are now able to move in a direction that better serves our patients.” according to Elizabeth Scott, Director of eBusiness, Norton Healthcare. Norton Healthcare launched their new site in early 2005, including a complete site redesign, in partnership with Galvanon, and implementation of Geonetric’s VitalSite system. Norton has won 5 total awards for their site since launch.

Geonetric’s VitalSite system provides the framework for healthcare organizations to leap forward with their online initiatives. The system has two main parts: its core infrastructure and its powerful add-in modules. Designed to manage web sites, patient portals, intranets, employee portals, extranets and physician portals, VitalSite is a single, powerful platform built in. NET technology, designed to be heavily customized for each client’s unique needs, eliminating the restrictions of out of the box systems, while providing a stable, enterprise-class infrastructure for growth.

VitalSite’s infrastructure is made up of a series of core web functions including collaboration, content management, e-commerce, document management, search, security, taxonomy and integrated workflow. Working as a unified system, VitalSite enables organization to manage multiple sites, including Intranets and Extranets, personalizing and customizing the delivery of health information and services through Geonetric’s SmartPanel technology. Included is a series of configurable modules, such as Health Blogs, Gift Shop, Provider Directory and Bill Payment (where site visitors can pay hospital bills online) that provide easy-to-use online functionality to streamline and enhance the consumer, employee, physician and patient experience.

Olson agreed that this element of unification remains an important and under-addressed issue in e-healthcare. “With the growing abundance of healthcare web tools and information, organizations need to continually question how they can [communicate] better,” she said. “Geonetric’s belief is that the web will become an integral part of the healthcare delivery process and we want to help those innovative and forward-thinking organizations get there today.”

About Geonetric

A healthcare web technology company founded in 1999, Geonetric is focused exclusively on advancing the way hospitals interact and communicate with their markets. Through its products and services, Geonetric provides hospitals and health systems with the online tools necessary to increase patient satisfaction, improve patient/physician communications, generate direct revenue and streamline internal processes - advancing the industry towards the goal of achieving complete eHealth.

To learn more, visit the Geonetric web site at www. geonetric. com

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Bariatric Advantage to Offer More Great Education in 2009

2011-06-02T06:10:00.000-07:00

Bariatric Advantage to Offer More Great Education in 2009

In 2008, Bariatric Advantage® successfully launched a series of free professional webinars on topics related to bariatric surgery. They are looking forward to being able to continue and improve this widely acclaimed service in 2009.

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) January 2, 2009

Bariatric Advantage®, a company dedicated to providing the best in nutritional products and services to help programs provide "best practices" care to weight loss surgery patients, reinforced their strong commitment to education in 2008 by launching a free series of on-line educational webinars. The programs have been so successful that the company plans to both continue and expand the offerings for 2009.

"Last year, we offered a dozen webinars on topics ranging from pregnancy and bariatric surgery to vertical sleeve gastrectomy. We were both pleased and amazed by the overwhelmingly positive response from the community," says Dr Jacqueline Jacques, Chief Science Officer of Bariatric Advantage. The webinars are offered for free to healthcare professionals who register at the company's website, and frequently feature expert Dr John Dixon, Head of Obesity Research at Monash University and Senior Clinical Scientist at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute in Melbourne, Australia.

"Dr Dixon has been a big draw for us," notes Dr Jacques. "We look forward to having him present once a month in 2009, and we will be bringing in some new experts as well - in nursing and dietetics. We will also be pursuing offering continuing education credits for both new and past presentations."

The free webinars are archived on the company's website in a special area for healthcare professionals. Doctors, nurses, dietitians and others can create a login and password and can come back to the site at any time to view past webinars. The site also has other useful educational materials for bariatric programs and professionals.

The first webinar of 2009 is slated for Tuesday, January 13 at noon Pacific Time. The topic will be Bone Health and Bariatric Surgery. Dr Jacques states that this topic was one of the most requested during 2008, and she expects the discussion to be lively. "We do live discussion at the end of each webinar," notes Dr Jacques, "and it is often some of the most interesting material. Professionals like to know what their colleagues are thinking about, and what their ideas are, and we are happy to provide them with this forum."

For additional information, you can contact Dr Jacqueline Jacques at dr. jacques (at) bariatricadvantage (dot) com, or register in the Healthcare Professional area on www. bariatricadvantage. com.

About Bariatric Advantage®:
Bariatric Advantage® provides a complete line of nutritional supplements that have been specifically formulated to meet the unique demands of both the pre-operative bariatric surgical candidate, as well as the post-operative bariatric surgical patient. They are also committed to providing the quality education and services to the patients, surgeons, support groups and other allied medical professionals who dedicate their careers to helping improve the lives of the recovering obese patient.

Contact:
Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Chief Science Officer
Bariatric Advantage
(800) 898-6888
Dr. jacques (at) bariatricadvantage (dot) com

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Patients Beyond Borders Malaysia Edition to Launch in July

2011-06-01T06:54:00.000-07:00

Patients Beyond Borders Malaysia Edition to Launch in July

New guide to showcase Malaysia's world-class medical facilities

Chapel Hill, NC (PRWEB) April 14, 2009

Healthy Travel Media and the Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia (APHM) jointly announce the launch of the Patients Beyond Borders: Malaysia Edition, to be published in English for international distribution. The Malaysia Edition will be formally launched on 21 July at the APHM/ASQua/ISQua Conference and Exhibition 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Produced in collaboration with Malaysia's Tourism Ministry and supported by hospitals and related private organizations, the 240-page guidebook will feature 16 pages of color inserts and offer an in-depth overview of Malaysia's 20+ international hospitals, selected health travel agents, nearby recovery and guest accommodations, and area travel information.

"Located centrally between Singapore and Thailand and with some of the best healthcare in Asia, Malaysia receives visitors from more than 30 countries throughout the region and the world," says Healthy Travel Media CEO Josef Woodman. "Malaysia's prices for procedures are on par with popular medical travel destinations such as India and Thailand, and its favorable climate and English-speaking culture attracts medical travelers from the US, Canada, the UK, Japan, and Australia."

Dato' Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen, Malaysia's Minister of Tourism, is expected to formally launch the Patients Beyond Borders Malaysia Edition, to further emphasize the importance of medical travel to Malaysia's economic growth plans.

"Malaysia's quality healthcare system ranks among the best in Asia," says Dato' Dr. Jacob Thomas, President of Private Hospitals of Malaysia. "Value-conscious' patients will find costs here among the lowest of any international medical travel destination."

Patients Beyond Borders: Malaysia Edition will be available in bookstores and online retail channels throughout the world. The eBook edition will be available through lulu. com. Booksellers wishing to carry the Malaysia Edition should contact Publisher's Group West, www. pgw. com.

Current APHM members participating in the Patients Beyond Malaysia Edition include: Gleneagles Intan Medical Center, Gleneagles Medical Center Penang, Institut Jantung Negara (National Heart Institute), KPJ Healthcare Group, NCI Cancer Hospital and Specialist Clinics, Pantai Hospital Group, Penang Adventist Hospital, Prince Court Medical Center, Sime Darby Medical Center Subang Jaya and Sunway Medical Center.

About the Association of Private Hospitals
Established in 1972, APHM currently represents more than 100 private hospitals and medical clinics approved and licensed by Malaysia's Ministry of Health. Of those, more than 30 private hospitals are directly involved in medical tourism. Among APHM's objectives is the delivery of a high standard of healthcare to the public by coordinating activities of private hospitals and promoting healthcare services within Malaysia.

For more information about APHM, please contact:

Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia
Ms. Ruby Ng
Tel: +03 2284.0278
Fax: +03 2284.1278
Web: www. hospitals-malaysia. org

About Healthy Travel Media
Healthy Travel Media, an independent imprint based in Chapel Hill, NC, publishes books, eBooks, and Web-based consumer reference information on medical tourism and wellness travel. Patients Beyond Borders is available at Amazon and bookstores everywhere. The Patients Beyond Borders: Malaysia Edition is one of a series of in-country editions of the same name. For more information, visit: http://www. patientsbeyondborders. com (http://www. patientsbeyondborders. com).

For media queries, please contact:
United States
Judy Orchard
Tel: +1 919 545.0668
Http://www. patientsbeyondborders. com (http://www. patientsbeyondborders. com)

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Evergreen Systems, Inc. Announces Second Annual ITIL Benchmark Study

2011-06-01T06:33:00.000-07:00

Evergreen Systems, Inc. Announces Second Annual ITIL Benchmark Study

Company identifies common pitfalls and provides best practice recommendations.

Sterling, VA (PRWEB) March 27, 2006 –

Evergreen Systems, a leading IT consulting firm, today announced the results of a survey of IT managers, directors and executives regarding the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Benchmark Study conducted at the 10 International IT Service Management Conference, hosted by Pink Elephant. thData from the latest ITIL Benchmark suggests that while organizations using enterprise ITIL for change management are heading in the right direction, many programs are not implemented throughout the organization increasing their risk for failure.

Respondents indicated that top business driver of ITIL efforts is Service Quality and IT/Business Alignment, with CIOs increasingly turning to ITIL to help meet compliance requirements related to Sarbanes Oxley. However, organizational resistance and effective planning undermine many initiatives underpinning the need for increased senior-level support of and responsibility for these efforts.

To help companies overcome the common pitfalls highlighted by the survey, Evergreen offers five guidelines for organizations pursuing ITIL initiatives:

1) Take time to include a view of all ITIL disciplines when defining a strategy

2) Make foundation training for all key constituents an early baseline requirement

3) Spend the time to create and promote an effective strategy

4) Focus energy on articulating an enterprise change management system; there is less risk of adopting new technology

5) Focus on incident/problem management and enterprise change management effectiveness to build a solid foundation for further ITIL development

“One of the key findings from the survey is that increased corporate awareness and CIO support is vital in order to encourage commitment to long term ITIL initiatives and leave organizations less likely to fail in their change management efforts,” said Don Casson, president and CEO of Evergreen. To help ensure success, organizations should create and document their strategies, build a consensus plan supported by key constituents and take measured steps to build on provide value to the business. Those who create and execute a plan to lead their organizations, step-by-step, through the change brought about by a comprehensive ITIL initiative will significantly improve their odds of success.

The company polled 127 attendees from 108 companies, organizations and institutions to gauge the degree of commitment and analyze the barriers to the use of ITIL best practices for effective IT management. The greatest percentage of survey participants came from the Manufacturing (15 percent), Financial Services (14.2 percent) and Services (14.2) sectors. The full survey results are available at http://www. evergreensys. com/news_events/press_releases/ITILBenchmark. html (http://www. evergreensys. com/news_events/press_releases/ITILBenchmark. html)

Other key findings from the survey include:

As many organizations in the U. S. face accountability, security and regulatory compliance with Sarbanes Oxley, CIOs are feeling the need to respond to these requirements as a single IT enterprise. Of the 95 percent who selected ITIL as a framework they are using to improve IT operations, 54 percent of respondents have budgeted and approved ITIL project in the next six months. The leading choices for ITIL technology platforms are HP/Peregrine and BMC/Remedy, accounting for 60 percent of the market. The overwhelming business driver of organizations’ ITIL efforts is Service Quality, at 77 percent, while the very close second is IT/Business Alignment at 58 percent. While ITIL is gaining fast acceptance, organizations identified several barriers to ITIL adoption in their business. Most respondents (72 percent) claim the biggest obstacle is organizational resistance, while 34 percent are just not sure where to start.

“Through our work and networking at events like the recent Pink Elephant conference, Evergreen has witnessed an increasing number of organizations implementing ITIL programs in the United States,” said Don Casson. “The most recent survey results support our previous observations of high ITIL adoption; however, we remain concerned that many of the organizations continue to run these programs in a vacuum. For ITIL programs to be successful, they must be implemented throughout the organization in a thoughtful, strategic manner. We are confident that as more programs are elevated to CIO oversight they will be implemented more effectively and drive greater efficiencies and returns.”

Through interviews conducted at the 10 International IT Service Management Conference, hosted by Pink Elephantth, Evergreen gathered information from attendees on ten questions. The information extends beyond ITIL planning and commitment to the business drivers and barriers that the organizations face through ITIL program implementation. Regulatory requirements have led to the increased visibility of IT compliance and control efforts at the CIO level. On the whole, the survey results indicate that companies leveraging ITIL to improve enterprise IT execution are using the tool effectively, in sync with the best practices while also understanding the potential barriers to the execution of ITIL processes. However, the enterprise ITIL programs will still be at risk if organizations do not stay committed to an effective, ongoing strategy.

About Evergreen Systems

Evergreen Systems is a highly specialized technology consulting firm focused on helping complex global organizations simplify and optimize the way their IT organizations work. From strategic planning, to policy development, through execution, Evergreen makes sure that what gets planned, gets done.

Leaders in insurance, finance, healthcare and retail rely on Evergreen to address today’s major business challenges including: making ITIL and COBIT operable; understanding and organizing their IT assets for better planning and execution; developing automated, streamlined compliance processes and bringing them to life for maximum benefit; and managing complex enterprise change. Global 2000 organizations work with Evergreen for sound strategy, flawless execution and measurable results.

Contact:

Amy Mergler

Evergreen Systems, Inc.

571.262.0980

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Senior Housing Options, Resources Now Available on Senior Care Website La Dolce Living

2011-05-30T11:19:00.000-07:00

Senior Housing Options, Resources Now Available on Senior Care Website La Dolce Living

Affordable senior housing and other senior care resources from La Dolce Living, Inc. are highlighted on its new-generation website. Aimed at being a “one-stop website for senior care,” it will help seniors and families find quality and affordable senior housing options and resources for themselves or their aging loved ones.

Mission Viejo, CA (PRWEB) June 17, 2010

La Dolce Living Inc. has just launched a complete senior care (http://www. ladolceliving. com/) website, including a listing of affordable senior housing options.

La Dolce Living®, meaning “Sweet Living” in Italian, has a free comprehensive online directory (http://www. ladolceliving. com/facility-search. html) that has more than 28,000 licensed, senior care facilities throughout California, Florida, Arizona and the rest of the U. S.

La Dolce Living, Inc., co-founded by a doctor with over 40 years of medical field experience, lets seniors and families find and compare the best quality and affordable assisted living, nursing homes, Alzheimer’s care, independent living, adult-day health care and other senior housing options throughout the U. S. Users are also able to read and comment on articles written by recognized industry professionals and participate in an online community forum (http://www. ladolceliving. com/discussion-forum/) with people going through similar challenges relating to senior care.

The inspiration for the website comes from its users, including a daughter in her mid-50s previously complaining about the lack of affordable senior care options and poor quality of “fresh” data for her mom, recalled Erwin T. Allado, CEO of La Dolce Living. Prior to forming the company, we would meet people left and right that did not know where to go for senior housing information. To this day, families are still not prepared to deal with their aging loved one emotionally and most especially financially.

“In the next 20 years, the senior population is doubling to 70 million, making seniors and Baby Boomers, the fastest and largest growing demographic on the Internet. With the ongoing caregiver shortage, the senior care industry will heavily depend on every senior care facility to provide care for the elderly. Our formula is simple. With everyone going through one of the hardest times in U. S. history, seniors and their families still need an easier way of finding more affordable senior care for themselves or their aging loved ones. We make that possible by helping every senior care facility get affordable, online visibility,” says Catharine Allado, Chief Operations Officer at La Dolce Living.

During development, Google reported that La Dolce Living’s website received over 350,000 page views from a total of 130 countries. “You guys did a fantastic job on your senior care website! I found it informative, helpful, and easy to navigate,” said Bill Joseph, prior VP of the Long Term Care Division at PHP Healthcare Corporation.

La Dolce Living also provides placement services for seniors needing quality and affordable long-term care by matching them with quality and affordable senior care facilities, such as assisted living, Alzheimer’s care, adult day care and more.

Added Erwin, “These are exciting times for us as we continue to expand quickly across the U. S. We want Seniors and their families to know that they are not alone during this emotional and important stage in their lives. La Dolce Living is committed to making senior care information reliable and easy to use, while providing the best senior housing options possible. In these difficult economic times, we want families to know that other senior care options exist and we are passionate in helping them with this very important decision.”

La Dolce Living is certified with TRUSTe (the world’s recognized organization for online privacy) and has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

About La Dolce Living
La Dolce Living was co-founded by Dr. Milo Allado, M. D., a pathologist with over 40 years in the medical field and Erwin and Catharine Allado (husband and wife), prior executive level managers that have helped build very successful IT companies. La Dolce Living’s free website services enables Seniors and their Families find and compare quality, affordable licensed senior care homes and facilities in California, Florida, Arizona and more. Users can also read articles by recognized industry professionals and join discussion forums with others going through the same senior care challenges. La Dolce Living is headquartered in Mission Viejo, California. For more information, visit http://www. ladolceliving. com (http://www. ladolceliving. com)

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The Quantum Scale Helps in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity

2011-05-30T00:24:00.000-07:00

The Quantum Scale Helps in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity

Positive reinforcement rather than setting a target weight is the key to success.

Kitchener, ON (PRWEB) July 6, 2010

A new tool for reducing the rate of childhood obesity, the Quantum Scale relies on positive reinforcement and encouragement to help promote weight loss and a healthier lifestyle for children and adolescents.

This revolutionary scale is designed to play an important role in fighting childhood obesity by taking away the child's psychological burden of trying to reach a predetermined or ideal weight (which often leads to an unhealthy obsession with weight loss). And it does this in a new, innovative way.

The scale registers (but does not display) the actual weight of the user, storing it in the scale's memory. From that point on, the scale only displays weight loss or gain. Users of the Quantum Scale report that focusing on the progress of weight loss instead of the child's total weight improves their self image and they find the child is more apt to use the scale (as opposed to traditional scales) to track their progress. Plus, the child identifies with the cause and effect of their weight loss efforts rather than focusing on a predetermined outcome.

Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the last 30 years. And the first lady, Michelle Obama, is leading an initiative to deal with the problem (USA Today*) The US Department of Health and Human Services states that overweight adolescents have a 70 percent chance of becoming overweight or obese adults with the associated risks of illness and disease.

The creators of the Quantum Scale also remark that eliminating the tag of a three-digit number (total weight) helps the child focus on healthy eating and exercise instead of reaching a preset, and sometimes unrealistic target weight.

Available in five colors, the Quantum Scale is sold through a number of retail outlets and can also be purchased directly from their website at http://site. quantumscale. com/ (http://site. quantumscale. com/).

About the company: Susan Taylor is the founder of the Quantum Scale and a leader in the effort to help children and adolescents world wide maintain a positive self image as they embrace a healthier lifestyle.

For more information:
Http://site. quantumscale. com/ (http://site. quantumscale. com/)

*http://www. usatoday. com/news/health/weightloss/2010-01-20-michelle-obama-obesity_N. htm (http://www. usatoday. com/news/health/weightloss/2010-01-20-michelle-obama-obesity_N. htm)

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Women Entrepreneurs: Test Your Money Consciousness With This Simple Exercise

2011-05-27T20:28:00.000-07:00

Women Entrepreneurs: Test Your Money Consciousness With This Simple Exercise

Award-winning success coach Kendall SummerHawk has just released a series of free articles on her web site. The article, Money Consciousness - How To Reset Your Money Speedometer For 6-Figures, is available for immediate download at http://www. kendallsummerhawk. com/articles. html Money is an emotionally loaded word. After success coaching thousands of women entrepreneurs, SummerHawk has observed that how her clients feel about money shows up in the decisions and the actions that they take.

Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) February 5, 2008

Award-winning success coach Kendall SummerHawk has just released a series of free articles on her web site. The article, Money Consciousness - How To Reset Your Money Speedometer For 6-Figures, is available for immediate download at http://www. kendallsummerhawk. com/articles. html (http://www. kendallsummerhawk. com/articles. html). Money is an emotionally loaded word. After success coaching thousands of women entrepreneurs, SummerHawk has observed that how her clients feel about money shows up in the decisions and the actions that they take.

"When we're feeling 'in the chips' it's easy to be confident and generous. At other times, when money seems to be tight, it's natural to want to pull back. No matter what, our relationship with money can be seen first-hand in the health and well-being of our woman owned businesses," states SummerHawk.

The informative article reveals a simple exercise that SummerHawk uses with her success coaching clients. The exercises "tell me precisely what your money consciousness has been 'set to.' In success coaching, I call this your 'money speedometer'."

In the article SummerHawk explains that how "your money speedometer is set tells me how much money you are comfortable making. Once you know what your money speedometer is currently set to, you can adjust it (up of course) so that you're making more money... without more effort."

Download the article now to get this simple "money consciousness" exercise that can help adjust your earnings for 2008.

In upcoming articles, the success coaching expert will address smart strategies for business owners to turn their hectic organizations into smooth-running, fun, six-figure money-making dreams. Readers will learn:
5 Quick and Simple Tips for Creating Fresh Newsletter Content

Are You Losing Clients Because You Don't 'Toot Your Horn'?

Speak Up for What You Want

Marketing Your Information Product - One Tip You Need to Know

To access the successful business coach's complete article series, visit http://www. KendallSummerHawk. com/articles. html (http://www. KendallSummerHawk. com/articles. html)

Award-winning small business expert Kendall SummerHawk is the "Horse Whisperer for Business." Kendall delivers simple ways entrepreneurs can brand, package and price their services to quickly move away from "dollars-for-hours work" and create more money, time, and freedom in their businesses. For free articles, free resources and to sign up for her free audio mini-seminar "7 Quick and Simple Tips to Brand, Package and Price Your Services for More Money, Time and Freedom in Your Business" visit www. KendallSummerHawk. com

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Improve Patients' Quality of Life With aveoTSD(R) Anti-Snoring Device From Glidewell Dental Lab

2011-05-27T17:17:00.000-07:00

Improve Patients' Quality of Life With aveoTSD(R) Anti-Snoring Device From Glidewell Dental Lab

Glidewell Dental Lab, provider of dental appliances for the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea, has successfully launched its newest product to dentists and patients: the aveoTSD.

Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) July 30, 2010

Glidewell Dental Lab (http://www. glidewelldental. com) (http://www. glidewelldental. com (http://www. glidewelldental. com)), provider of dental appliances for the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea, has successfully launched its newest product to dentists and patients: the aveoTSD (http://www. getaveo. com (http://www. getaveo. com)). A simple, inexpensive anti-snoring device, the aveoTSD is an effective form of treatment for problem snoring. Available to patients through dentist, physician or medical specialist prescription, this easy-to-use, noninvasive anti-snoring aid improves health and quality of life.

An estimated 80 million people in the U. S. are affected by a chronic sleep disorder. Snoring is the most common and is caused by a narrowing of the upper airway during sleep. Large tonsils, a long uvula or excessive flabby tissue in the throat can contribute to this narrowing. Additionally, lifestyle factors such as being overweight, consuming alcohol and using tobacco can facilitate snoring. Age also plays a part, with 60 percent of men and 40 percent of women between the ages of 41 and 65 suffering from habitual snoring, according to the National Institutes of Health.

However, the most common cause of the narrowing of the upper airway is a tongue muscle that becomes too relaxed during sleep. When relaxed, the tongue gets sucked back into the throat and causes an obstruction in the airway. When air travels rapidly through the narrowed airway, it causes the relaxed soft tissues of the throat to vibrate. It is this vibration that creates the sound of snoring.

Habitual snoring, in which the tongue is completely sucked against the back of the throat and blocks breathing, can pose serious health risks. Snorers can experience symptoms such as fragmented sleep, dry mouth, morning headaches, memory deficit, depression, nocturia and nighttime reflux. Snoring also reduces blood oxygen levels, resulting in high blood pressure and increased stroke risk. It can also be a sign of diabetes.

What’s more, quality of life is impacted negatively by chronic snoring. Snoring reduces deep, quality restorative sleep, which leads to extreme tiredness during the day. This daytime sleepiness affects personal, intellectual and physical performance.

Today, many patients are turning to medical professionals to seek relief from snoring. Luckily, they can find relief for problem snoring by visiting their dentist, physician or a medical specialist. Traditional anti-snoring appliances such as mandibular advancement devices are custom made to fit the upper and lower teeth. They work by positioning the lower jaw forward, moving the base of the tongue forward and opening the airway. While effective, these devices are not indicated for patients with TMJ/TMD and bite problems and those who are edentulous. Surgery on the upper airway is invasive; the surgical success rate is often unpredictable and, as with any surgical procedure, it is not without risks.

The new aveoTSD offers an alternative to these traditional treatments. It is the simplest and least invasive device indicated for problem snoring and can be used for the treatment of simple snoring in both dentate and edentulous patients because it does not attach to the teeth. The aveoTSD anti-snoring device (http://www. glidewelldental. com/dentist/services/removables-aveo-tsd. aspx) works by attaching to the end of the tongue using negative suction, holding the tongue forward during sleep. This ensures the airway stays open. The device increases airway space by preventing the tongue from falling back in the throat, reducing air velocity and soft tissue vibrations and thereby reducing snoring. Cephalometric and videoendoscopy studies have established that tongue protrusion creates a greater increase in oropharyngeal, velopharyngeal and hypopharyngeal cross-sectional areas of the upper airway, hence improving airway patency and function, helping those with chronic snoring to sleep sounder and breathe easier.

Developed through more than five years of clinical research by Dr. Chris Robertson, a Dental Sleep Medicine specialist, aveoTSD requires no impressions, no adjustments and has no moving parts. Available by prescription from a dentist, physician or medical specialist, the aveoTSD offers immediate relief to patients who snore. And because it doesn’t sit over dentition, it can be given to the patient on the same day they inquire about treatment. It is made from ISO 10993 medical-grade silicone and available in three sizes, though 95 percent of patients can comfortably wear the medium-size device. This ease of fit represents another advancement in the treatment of snoring.

Glidewell Laboratories is the exclusive U. S. distributor of the aveoTSD. For more information on aveoTSD, including fitting procedures, care instructions and how to order, visit http://www. getaveo. com (http://www. getaveo. com) or call 800-334-1979.

Glidewell Dental Lab is a privately owned corporation that has more than 40 years of history as a provider of high-quality dental restorations to dental practitioners nationwide. It has its own 53-person R&D team and is the most resourceful dental lab in the world. Its newly developed CAD/CAM processing capabilities are recognized as among the most advanced in the lab industry. To view our large selection of clinical videos, CE courses and our products and services, visit Glidewell Dental Lab (http://www. glidewelldental. com).

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ClickCulture Launches New Bigelow Tea Web Site

2011-05-27T04:24:00.000-07:00

ClickCulture Launches New Bigelow Tea Web Site

Lloyd Jacobs, CEO of ClickCulture, has announced that the firm has redesigned the web site for Bigelow Tea, a leading specialty tea maker.

RALEIGH, N. C. (PRWEB) December 31, 2005

Lloyd Jacobs, CEO of ClickCulture, has announced that the firm has redesigned the web site for Bigelow Tea, a leading specialty tea maker. The database-driven ecommerce site, with a new contemporary, elegant look and feel, allows customers to shop for tea and gifts, read about the latest tea and health news, and look up recipes. ClickCulture has designed the new site to better reflect the Bigelow Tea brand and to give users a greater feeling of how Bigelow’s core values are reflected in everything they do. The ecommerce portion of the site enables Bigelow to track online sales, develop and maintain their customer database, provide customer service and effortlessly maintain products and site content.

“ClickCulture is privileged to have Bigelow Tea as a longtime client,” said Jacobs. “Their updated Web site better reflects their new teas, gift baskets and other offerings, and will continue to help drive Bigelow’s successful market penetration and brand recognition.”

About ClickCulture:

ClickCulture is a Raleigh-based integrated marketing firm specializing in technology. With deep roots in e-commerce, website design, web development and user interface design, the company offers a full spectrum of marketing services including graphic design, collateral design, high tech advertising, search engine optimization, communications, point of purchase, and point of sale services. For more information, please call 919-420-7736 or visit http://www. clickculture. com (http://www. clickculture. com).

About Bigelow Tea:

R. C. Bigelow, Inc. has produced quality teas for taste-and health-conscious consumers since 1945. Based in Fairfield, CT, the company takes pride in its family heritage and its successful growth into one of the nation’s leading specialty tea makers. Today Bigelow Tea offers a wide variety of gourmet teas, gift baskets, tea pots, and tea gift accessories. http://www. bigelowtea. com (http://www. bigelowtea. com)

Media and Press Contacts:

Patty Briguglio

MMI Associates, Inc.

919-233-6600

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'Breast Implants are Not for Everyone': Atlanta Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Whiteman Suggests Breast Lift Surgery as an Alternative to a Breast Augmentation

2011-05-27T03:36:00.000-07:00

'Breast Implants are Not for Everyone': Atlanta Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Whiteman Suggests Breast Lift Surgery as an Alternative to a Breast Augmentation

According to the National Women’s Health Resource Center, 50 percent of US women know someone who has breast implants. But double board certified plastic surgeon David M. Whiteman, MD of Southern Plastic Surgery in Atlanta discusses how breast lift surgery may be a better alternative to improving the overall look of the breasts.

Atlanta (Vocus) April 29, 2010

According to the National Women’s Health Resource Center, 50 percent of US women know someone who has breast implants. But double board certified plastic surgeon David Whiteman, MD of Southern Plastic Surgery in Atlanta believes that, for some women, breast lift surgery may be a better alternative to improving the overall look of the breasts.

Dr. Whiteman is the founder of Southern Plastic Surgery, a practice devoted to aesthetic enhancement and cosmetic plastic surgery in Atlanta. “Breast implants are not for everyone,” says Whiteman. “Many of the women that come into my practice inquire about breast implants because they desire a perkier, more lifted look. I often suggest breast lift surgery, which can achieve a higher position and more lifted look while maintaining the natural feel of the breast.”

A combination of factors, such as gravity, aging, pregnancy, or dramatic fluctuations in weight, can cause skin to lose its elasticity and result in sagging or lowered breast position. With a few simple incisions and the tightening of breast tissue, breast lift surgery can help some women achieve more lifted, firmer, and more youthful looking breasts without the need for an artificial implant.

Nipple revision surgery, or the reshaping and repositioning of the areola or area of darker skin surrounding the nipple, is commonly performed during breast lift surgery. Reducing the size of the nipple or repositioning it higher on the breast can significantly enhance the overall aesthetics of the breasts.

One exciting advancement on the horizon of breast lift surgery is a procedure called Laser Bra Surgery, a technique using CO2 laser technology to tighten tissue underneath the breast, attach this tissue to the chest wall; ands essentially create an “internal bra” out of your own excess breast tissue.

Advancements in plastic surgery technology and Dr. Whiteman’s years of experience in performing breast lifts have made the procedure as minimally invasive as possible and have significantly reduced the appearance of post surgical scarring.

Southern Plastic Surgery – Dr. David Whiteman
Southern Plastic Surgery was founded in 1993 by David M. Whiteman, M. D., F. R.C. S. Dr. Whiteman serves as the Chief of Plastic Surgery for Gwinnett Medical Center and is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. With a special interest in assisting women suffering from breast cancer, Dr. Whiteman created a “buddy system” for his breast reconstruction patients to discuss their journeys to recovery and also serves on the board of directors for The Sport of Giving, a women’s cancer care and prevention non-profit organization.

Southern Plastic Surgery is an Atlanta-area practice specializing in cosmetic and plastic surgical procedures of the breast, body, and face. Patients considering procedures such as breast lift in Atlanta and other aesthetic and body contouring options can find more information about Southern Plastic Surgery and Dr. Whiteman at http://www. southernplasticsurgery. com.

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NY Metro Personal Chefs Celebrate Two-Year Anniversary

2011-05-26T20:49:00.000-07:00

NY Metro Personal Chefs Celebrate Two-Year Anniversary

Personal Chef members of the NY Metro Chapter of the United States Personal Chef Association share their expertise in a variety of culinary activities in the New York area.

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 9, 2006

The NY Metro Chapter of the United States Personal Chef Association is pleased to announce their second anniversary. The group currently has 17 members who each own and operate a professional Personal Chef Service business serving New York City, Westchester, Northern New Jersey and Long Island. Each personal chef offers a combination of personal chef services which include customized meal preparation, private cooking lessons, special dinners, party preparations, and diet programs.

The main objective of the NY Metro Personal Chefs Chapter is to educate the public about the Personal Chef industry in the NY Metro area. The chapter also provides members with an opportunity to network and share information about the personal chef industry. Many of the personal chef members are involved in a variety of culinary activities in the NY area and have made great strides in supporting the Chapter's objectives this year.

Vanda Azevedo of Shilloh Personal Chef Service in Westbury, NY is the secretary of the NY Chapter. This year Chef Vanda joined the Williams Sonoma Store in the Roosevelt Field Mall developing recipes to promote W. S. products. Chef Vanda's services promote a healthy living lifestyle and in support of that focus, Chef Vanda moderated a teleseminar on Health and Energy in October. In addition, Chef Vanda offers a variety of Asian cooking classes, including the art of making sushi.

Wendy Collett of Creative Cuisine By Collett has teamed up with Equinox Gym of Roslyn, New York to help gym members reach their fitness and weight loss goals. Chef Collett works in conjunction with the personal training staff to augment their fine work by providing healthy and delicious meals that are packed with flavor -- not calories and fat.

Sarah Copeland of Sarah Copeland Cuisine has been preparing a variety of delicious, nutritious meals for clients who love to eat but are too busy to cook for themselves. Busy professionals and working families are taking advantage of the free time that this service provides them.

Vickie Kirlick of Traveling Gourmet in River Vale, NJ was named one of the USPCA's Chefs of the Year for 2006 at the Association's National Conference in St. Louis, MO. Ms. Kirlick was cited for her continuous efforts in training and supporting chefs new to the personal chef industry. Chef Vickie has recently contracted with Fagor America, Inc. to do demonstrations of their high-quality stainless steel pressure cookers and promote the personal chef industry at Macy's Herald Square and at Fortunoff's in New Jersey.

Chef Donna Mintz of Basil & Barbells, Inc. in New York City, specializes in preparing healthy meals for her clients. As a Personal Trainer and Culinary Nutritionist her "Whole Health" package has helped many clients, one of whom has lost 60 pounds in 7 months. Donna is also developing a complementary product line of natural soaps.

Lia Soscia of Home Cooking Consultant Personal Chef Service in Long Island, NY joined the Viking Cooking School at Loaves and Fishes in Garden City, NY as a Chef Instructor for their culinary classes. She is a featured writer for the LongIslandGuide. com with her column "Dinner with Chef Lia" and is a member of the Test Kitchen team at the GildedFork. com. She recently filmed a cooking lesson for a popular TV show on The Learning Channel, scheduled to air in January 2007. Lia serves as Media Director for USPCA NY Metro Chapter.

Chef Mark Tafoya of ReMARKable Palate Personal Chef Service was named 2006 Marketer of the Year by the USPCA. He promotes the personal chef industry with his ReMARKable Palate Podcast, available worldwide on the internet through the Culinary Podcast Network, which he also founded. He is Executive Chef and co-owner of The Gilded Fork, an Online New Media Food company, which celebrates the sensual pleasures of food.

Jonathan Taube of Rocky Rill Foods in White Plains, NY was recently selected as one of Westchester's Best Personal Chefs by InTown Magazine. In addition, Jonathan recently attained his Certified Personal Chef status from the USPCA. He teaches cooking classes to sold-out crowds at Williams-Sonoma at The Westchester Mall in White Plains.

Jennifer Urda of The Runcible Spoon in Westchster, NY conducted a cooking demo for "Helping Hands" of Westchester to help them raise money to provide much-needed funds to several local organizations that provide services for the poor. Some of the programs they support are: Hope House Food Pantry, Open Door Family Medical Center, Grace Church Soup Kitchen & Empty School Bags.

The NY Metro Chapter of the USPCA serves all five boroughs of New York City, Long Island's Nassau and Suffolk counties, Westchester and Fairfield, and Bergen County, NJ. Our members are dedicated cooking professionals. To learn more about the members of the chapter and how to contract their personal chef services, please visit the chapter's website at www. NYPersonalChefs. com or call 1-800-358-2857.

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Apple iPhone Buzz Remains Strong in Online Discussion Despite 27 Percent Decline in Traditional Media Coverage

2011-05-26T07:14:00.000-07:00

Apple iPhone Buzz Remains Strong in Online Discussion Despite 27 Percent Decline in Traditional Media Coverage

Online Discussion Not as Great as Game Consoles and Other Product Launches.

San Mateo, CA (PRWEB) August 17, 2007

Biz360® Inc., the leading provider of media and market intelligence solutions, today released its analysis of the Apple iPhone launch, which shows a strong increase in consumer buzz for July, following the frenzy of the pre-launch hype. Apple launched the device on June 29, 2007. The iPhone posted the increase in online discussion despite a 27 percent decline in mainstream media coverage for July (broadcast, print and online news stories).

While the iPhone generated strong buzz for a new product launch, it fell far short of the record for product launches tracked by Biz360. The Nintendo Wii, which launched in November 2006, generated more than twice the online discussion for the month following its launch than did the iPhone. The Nintendo Wii's holiday buzz was a prelude to sales that would follow as it beat out the other newly launched game consoles in January 2007 and overtook the market leader in monthly sales, the Sony Playstation 2, in April 2007.

One dominant issue in blog discussion and mainstream media coverage of the iPhone during the week of the launch was an activation problem through Apple's mobile service provider, AT&T. The issue was among the most popular online discussion topics and accounted for 8.3 percent of all blog posts mentioning the iPhone for the week of June 25, 2007, however, the problem only affected a small percent of iPhones sold. The activation issue decreased to 8.0 percent of iPhone blog posts and then 2.7 percent in the subsequent weeks.

"Marketers already know there's a correlation between online discussion of their products and sales," said Tony Priore, chief marketing officer at Biz360, Inc. "But, when there's a product delivery or service issue, the number of customers affected rarely equals the amount of product discussion on the issue," he added. "Understanding the severity of the problem and the customers' expectations can help marketers contextualize the issue and assess its real impact. This context can help marketers develop a measured reaction that preserves brand value and sales and is on target with customer expectations."

About Biz360:
Biz360 delivers media and market intelligence solutions to Global 2000 business decision makers, providing them with a 360-degree view of their marketplace. The company gathers and analyzes the vast amount of traditional and social media about an organization, its brands, its competitors and its products to deliver real-time insights that help our clients shape market perception, respond to competitive threats, evaluate trends and issues and improve the return on their marketing investments.

Our clients include industry-leading global companies, including AAA, Aetna, AstraZeneca, PacifiCare Health Systems, Sun Microsystems and Xerox. Biz360 can be reached at 866.424.9360 or http://www. biz360.com (http://www. biz360.com).

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Michigan Spinal Cord Injury Association to Build Ramp to Help Mother of 7 Trapped in her House

2011-05-24T11:48:00.000-07:00

Michigan Spinal Cord Injury Association to Build Ramp to Help Mother of 7 Trapped in her House

The Michigan Spinal Cord Injury Association (MSCIA) has chosen to utilize donation money from their first major event to assist a woman in Detroit, who has not been able to leave her house in over a year except by ambulance to visit her doctor.

Troy, MI (Vocus) November 4, 2010

Marie was diagnosed with Lupus over thirteen years ago, but only recently has it disabled her to the point of not being able to leave her house without assistance. Since November 2009, the disease has paralyzed her from the waist down. In addition to her struggles with Lupus, Marie has also been diagnosed Neuromyelitis optica, or Devic's disease, a central nervous system disorder involving inflammation of the eye nerves and inflammation of the spinal cord.

Marie is a mother of seven children, five of which currently live at home with her. She contacted Janet Prince at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, who in turn reached out to the MSCIA for help. “I would very much enjoy to be able to go out and see the world,” Marie says of her need for a ramp at her front door. “I’ve been a caregiver for most of my life, but now I am in need of help myself.”

The MSCIA held a very successful “Rolling with Promise” informational event and dinner at The San Marino Club in Troy, on July 15, and are eager to utilize the donations collected from the event to directly benefit spinal cord injured members of the community. “We wanted all of the donation money received to go straight back to the community, and we are truly excited to have the opportunity to make such an impact on a person’s life. We hope that we can do a lot more of this!” says MSCIA Board Member Stacey Murphy.

The focus of the MSCIA is to enhance and empower those with spinal cord injury and disease to achieve and maintain the highest levels of independence, health and personal fulfillment. The MSCIA is the Michigan chapter of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association, or the NSCIA. The NSCIA, founded in 1948, is the nation’s oldest and largest civilian organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for hundreds of thousands of Americans living with the results of spinal cord injury and disease and their families. Collectively, there are over 24,000 voices representing the association.

After the project was approved unanimously by the MSCIA Board Members, Disability Made Easy of Troy (a barrier-free construction company) was given the task of building the ramp. The Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters (MRCC) donated directly to the ramp-building project to cover all extra costs. “This ramp is an opportunity to give a piece of equipment that will keep giving back to Marie every time she uses it,” says MSCIA Board Member Kathryn Warner. “We love that we were able to help her out in such a big way.”

Construction for the ramp begins this Monday, November 8, and the MSCIA as well as all others involved are eager to see the project completed. “The sooner we can have the ramp built, the sooner Marie can enjoy freedom to come and go from her home as she pleases,” says MSCIA Board Member Gregory Jamian. “We hope, with these efforts, we can make her day-to-day living just a little bit easier for her and her family.”

For more information about the MSCIA and this upcoming project, or to interview Marie or an MSCIA member, please contact Cristina Shallal at 248.288.2270, or email info(at)mispinalcord(dot)org.

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New Site Provides Yoga Community a Place to Connect outside the Studio

2011-05-24T11:15:00.000-07:00

New Site Provides Yoga Community a Place to Connect outside the Studio

The newly launched YogaConnect Web site (www. YogaConnect. com) is the premier online destination for yoga enthusiasts to connect outside of the studio.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 24, 2005

A newly launched Web site, www. YogaConnect. com, provides the first conscious dating and community Web site for the yoga culture.

Every day, yoga continues to have a transformational effect on the lives of people in the US. Currently 20 million Americans are practicing yoga with that number continuing to grow rapidly. While there are an incredible number of people experiencing the yoga awakening, many still find themselves wondering where to look in this rapidly emerging culture to find like-minds. In fact, seeking out others who share a passion for yoga has been pretty much confined to those who practice sun salutations at their local studiosÂuntil now, thanks to a site appropriately called YogaConnect (www. yogaconnect. com).

The inspiration for YogaConnect came in 2004 when, just prior to the start of a yoga class, the soon-to-be founders overheard a fellow practitioner commenting to a friend about how great it would be to meet someone who shared her love of yoga. This comment, along with their own passion for yoga, led the Los Angeles based group to create a fun and unique destination for those experiencing the yogic lifestyle. With yoga having such a profound effect on many people's lives, the company realized the moment was right to create a site where the yoga culture could interact, explore, share ideas and create relationships of all kinds.

Yoga means union, which is exactly what YogaConnect is about. ÂThere's a magic that occurs when we begin to practice yoga. We may find ourselves more interested in environmental issues, adopting a healthier lifestyle, or embracing more opportunities for personal growth. These kinds of changes compel you to cultivate new relationships with others who are having a similar experience. YogaConnect provides a space for yoga enthusiasts to do just that.Â shares Chris Roy, one of the company's founding partners.

As dedicated yogis themselves, the YogaConnect founders are committed to bringing yoga-minded people together in a healthy, balanced and fun-filled way. One example called ÂVibesÂ are fun yogic messages that members send back and forth, like ÂYou are a GoddessÂ and ÂYou light up my Chakras.Â Also featured are lifestyle articles provided by Yogi Times, a teacher/studio directory and an engaging member profile questionnaire. Community Guru and co-founder Hong Vo explains, ÂWhile answering our profile questions you may discover some very interesting insights about yourself. It seems to us that there is much more to people than their occupation or how much they earn. YogaConnect really gets to the heart of a person.Â

The Web site is now live and is inviting yogis to logon and register for their free membership. With everyone from Russell Simmons to Madonna helping to popularize yoga, the company is confident the site will quickly populate. Says Roy, ÂWe created YogaConnect to appeal to all levels and styles of yoga. Whether you're just beginning the yoga journey or you're certified master, youÂll find a warm welcome here.Â

About YogaConnect. com

YogaConnect is the first conscious dating and community Web site created as the premier online destination for yoga enthusiasts to connect outside of the studio. YogaConnect provides a light and enjoyable setting for the yoga culture to interact, discuss, share ideas and create conscious relationships of all kinds. So, whether you are just beginning the yoga journey, are a dedicated practitioner or certified master, youÂll find a warm welcome at YogaConnectÂWhere the Yoga Culture Meets Online. For more information, visit www. yogaconnect. com.

Contact:

Chris Roy

Phone: 888.353.1095

Email: chris@yogaconnect. com

Www. YogaConnect. com

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Narconon Steps In To Help Current Abuse Trends

2011-05-22T13:18:00.000-07:00

Narconon Steps In To Help Current Abuse Trends

2009 summary reports Increase of drug abuse thus the need for more drug education

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 31, 2009

The National Institute on Drug Abuse Highlights and Executive Summary (http://www. drugabuse. gov/PDF/CEWG/CEWGJan09508Compliant. pdf) for 2009 shows unhealthy trends in increasing drug abuse trends, however, Narconon has stepped into the forefront by providing effective drug-free solutions.

As 2009 comes to a close the trends in drug abuse paint a bleak picture. Probably the most startling trend increase is prescription painkiller addiction (http://www. narconon. org/drug-information/prescription-drugs. html), not just in overdoses and abuse but also being more prevalent on the streets. Marijuana was also reported as high and stable for most areas. In the nation’s capital higher percentages of juvenile arrestees tested positive for Marijuana than for any other drug.

With drugs so prevalent and available in our society Narconon has recently issued a 30 second holiday public service announcement encouraging Americans to get those who need treatment help before it is too late.

With rising drug abuse trends and no signs of this epidemic stopping, Americans need now more than ever effective drug prevention and rehabilitation. Narconon (http://narcononeastus. org/) provides not only effective drug and alcohol rehabilitation but drug education lecture in schools, businesses and community groups to prevent youth from ever turning to drugs to begin with.

Wherever Narconon Drug education goes in drug abuse trends reduce (http://www. narconon. org/drug-prevention/) among the area. The truth is once youth or adults are truly educated on the truth about drugs and the ramifications of even a single drug trip, the desire to try drugs plummets.

When it comes to rehabilitating drug addicts Narconon has proven highly effective. With normal drug rehabilitation having a success rate of about 16%, Narconon is in the vanguard with an over 70% success rate that continues year after year. Narconon graduates continue to live drug free lives.

2010 brings forward new hopes and dreams to be achieved. As 2009 closes we can leave the errors of the past and set a new course for the future. America does not have to continue its rising trends of drug abuse. Narconon offers the solution for both those who have fallen into the trap of drug or alcohol addiction and those who are about to start on that treacherous self-destructive road down of trying illegal drugs for the first time.

If you would like more information on Narconon's drug education, prevention and rehabilitation programs (http://narcononeastus. org/) or would like to schedule a lecture in your own school or community group contact Narconon at 877-237-3307.

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War Frightened Kids --'Shock and Awe' Can Mean 'Run and Hide'

2011-05-22T04:04:00.000-07:00

War Frightened Kids --'Shock and Awe' Can Mean 'Run and Hide'

As the Iraq bombing campaign continues with nonstop coverage of disturbing images and sounds of war, the 'Shock and Awe' military campaign can translate into fearful 'Run and Hide' feelings in children experiencing war fears," according to Robert R. Butterworth, Ph. D., a Los Angeles-based psychologist who treated children who experienced psychological difficulties during the 1991 Gulf War crisis.

(PRWEB) April 3, 2003

"With the constant images of war on TV, children are becoming increasingly frightened. We can effectively change their fear into anger, an emotion that's easier for children to control." Butterworth suggests to parents, "If you have a young child who's afraid of a possible war, have them draw a picture of Saddam Hussein and flush it down the toilet while the child yells -- 'You're a bad man, go away.'"

This is just one of the strategies that Butterworth tells parents to use to help war-frightened children express their anxieties. Butterworth uses maps and pictures of the Persian Gulf and of Saddam Hussein, crayons and paper for children to draw their fantasies and fear images of war.

"Parents need to get in the practice of conducting a 'child's war briefing' -- a clear, understandable explanation of the war news that occurs daily," says Butterworth, whose three-phase approach helps parents prepare their children for a possible war with Iraq. "Families of soldiers involved in an invasion should also expect to experience numerous stress reactions as a result of separation from loved ones and the realization of the dangers involved. Unfortunately, friends and relatives may be unintentionally thoughtless or not particularly helpful. What helps is bringing together those individuals who are going through the same experiences, to share feelings of loss and to offer social contact and emotional support."

Butterworth has a strategy to help parents prepare their children for a possible Gulf Crisis:

Parental Tips for Children

Find out how much a child knows about the Iraq crisis and their feelings concerning a possible war.

Explain the "who, what, where" of the conflict -- children who do not know the real facts will fantasize their own version of reality, which can create more stress than would occur by a clear and understandable explanation of the actual events.

Be alert for anxiety in children who become frightened when exposed to television coverage -- fear and anxiety can be manifested by attention-getting behavior, physical complaints, regressive symptoms and declining school performance. A child's emotional reaction often reflects an adult's response to the crisis.

Parents need to be honest about their emotions and encourage their children to discuss feelings.

Explain facts truthfully -- get into a practice of conducting a "Child's War Briefing": a clear and understandable explanation of the war situation. Parents may be hesitant to let their children watch news reports, afraid that their kids could be traumatized. "But protecting children from the reality of the Iraq situation can do more harm than good," said Butterworth.

Create a supportive environment in which children can discuss their feelings and even debate with parents their opinions concerning the possible conflict -- honesty regarding parental emotions while talking about feelings in a supportive environment is crucial.

A parent also needs to be sensitive that discussion is not inhibited if a child disagrees with an adult opinion. Exposure to differing viewpoints is healthy. A child's belief often reflects not just the family environment but relatives, friends, school and church beliefs.

War explanations need to be geared to the child's age level -- Some children may be quite sophisticated, others not. Attempt to answer all inquiries in a way that a child can comprehend. The nature of a child's inquiry will usually guide a parental response. Let the child set the pace of questioning, but don't avoid answering direct questions.

Talk about moral issues -- there are important lessons that can be brought out by war; war is serious and not fun. War can also lead to a more pessimistic view of the world and of the future for a child. Never glorify war to a child. Children should be told that war is a terrible event that may be necessary at times but never sought out.

Talking with children about how some children may stereotype all Arabs in the Middle East as the enemy is also crucial.

If a child has a parent in the Military, be alert for separation anxiety symptoms -- it's important to understand that a child may react with denial, anger, worry, or indifference to this separation. These behaviors are psychological defense strategies that tell us the child is worried about the parent and reacting emotionally to the parental separation.

The psychologist uses maps, toy tanks, soldiers and aircraft in a simulated "Desert City" to explain the Persian Gulf crisis to children.

Experienced Entrepreneur Launches CareCloud, A Web-Based Healthcare IT Ecosystem

2011-05-19T15:04:00.000-07:00

Experienced Entrepreneur Launches CareCloud, A Web-Based Healthcare IT Ecosystem

Albert Santalo, Founder and former CEO of Avisena, sets sights on reducing waste in healthcare through the use of technology. Santalo has recently launched CareCloud, a healthcare IT company designed to tackle inefficiencies in the industry and allow physicians/caregivers to streamline their practices and focus their energies on providing excellent healthcare. With CareCloud, Santalo is focusing his energy in what he's most interested in...creating revolutionary technology, focusing on high growth and providing healthcare providers with tools to help overcome some of the challenges they face on a daily basis.

Miami, Fla. (PRWEB) September 21, 2009

Advancements in technology and universal acceptance of the Internet have paved the way for major improvements in the healthcare industry. According to a recent report released by PricewaterhouseCooper's Health Research Institute in August 2009, 1.2 trillion healthcare dollars are wasted each year, with two of the main culprits being administrative inefficiency and redundant care. Albert Santalo, Founder and CEO of CareCloud, a healthcare IT company, is tackling these issues head-on and working alongside his technology team on building CareCloud's proprietary software that is based on a revolutionary systems architecture that will treat healthcare and its participants as an ecosystem - an integrated environment where all participants share a common commitment of reducing inefficiencies and providing excellence in healthcare.

"Caregivers do not operate individually in the real world, so why would they in the virtual world?" said Albert Santalo, Founder and CEO of CareCloud. "Current offerings in the marketplace do not address this dynamic."

Leveraging a cloud-computing delivery model led by technology giants such as Amazon, CareCloud has built its technology based on the most modern, open-source tools available today. The CareCloud platform was created for the end-user with a keen focus on human-centered design and will enable physicians to streamline many aspects of their practice.

Santalo is no stranger to building a high growth company from the ground up. Prior to creating CareCloud, he was CEO of Avisena, a software-enabled revenue cycle management company he founded in 2001. Under his leadership the firm experienced extremely high double-digit revenue growth rates between 2004 and 2008. Santalo also worked at The Hackett Group (NASDAQ: HCKT), where he was a management consultant in the firm's IT Transformation Practice. During his tenure he worked with Global 2000 companies assisting them with IT strategy and technology-enabled business process transformation.

At CareCloud, Santalo has assembled a software development team comprised of industry veterans with large enterprise and healthcare experience ranging from Oracle and Sprint to IBM and Siemens. Recognizing key competitors' deficiencies, Santalo has kept CareCloud's focus on software architecture from day one.

"Most healthcare IT companies start with a bootstrapped development effort," said Santalo. "At CareCloud, we made sure to secure the proper investment capital and then assembled the best team available. From there we worked on cementing foundational components such as workflow, security and collaboration tools," Santalo continued. "All of our systems were then constructed upon this framework."

While CareCloud recognizes that technology is their business, a focus on people is the cornerstone of the company's culture. The goal is to build a truly great company that is beloved by customers, investors, and employees alike. By taking care of employees, treating them like family and providing them with equity stake in the company, CareCloud underscores its commitment to excellence and ensures that customers receive the very best service possible.

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Environmental Company Expands Its "Green" Disinfectant Product Line

2011-05-19T02:11:00.000-07:00

Environmental Company Expands Its "Green" Disinfectant Product Line

Natural Environmental Systems, LLC expands its environmentally friendly disinfectants product line to now include a ready to use disinfectant spray.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) April 14, 2009

Dallas based Natural Environmental Systems, LLC announces the addition of SaniDate Ready to Use (RTU) to its current line-up of SaniDate disinfectants.

SaniDate RTU is the latest addition to the company's line of "green" chemistry disinfectants under the brand SaniDate manufactured by BioSafe Systems, LLC in East Hartford, CT. SaniDate RTU has been added to provide customers with a ready to use disinfectant cleaner (http://www. naturalenviro. com/productinfo. php? sku=10000-301&surl=sanidate-rtu) spray to compliment the current SaniDate 2.0 and SaniDate 5.0 that Natural Environmental Systems currently offers, which are concentrated, professional use products.

SaniDate RTU (Ready to Use) is chlorine free and uses an activated form of hydrogen peroxide that can be used to clean, sanitize, deodorize and disinfect floors, walls, and other hard non-porous surfaces such as linoleum, vinyl, porcelain, tile, plastic, stainless steel and glass.

It also eliminates 99.9% of bacteria and bacterial diseases including human health pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae all in one spray, making high standards of health easily achievable. SaniDate RTU leaves behind no toxic residue, making it a safe alternative to other chemical disinfectants.

Information on this product and the many other environmentally friendly products the company offers can be found online at www. naturalenviro. com or by calling 1-800-999-9345

About Natural Environmental Systems, LLC
Natural Environmental Systems is a worldwide supplier of biological products for use in pond and lake treatment, soil conditioning and reclamation, wastewater treatment (onsite and offsite) and bioremediation. The company also distributes a variety of other environmentally friendly products to complement its line of biological solutions such as aeration systems, algaecides/ herbicides, turf fungicides, greenhouses and others.

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Gorillapop - Connecting Through Music

2011-05-18T17:54:00.000-07:00

Gorillapop - Connecting Through Music

Announcing - Social networking in 3D - GorillaPop introduces Gorilla World! www. gorillapop. com

(PRWEB) January 18, 2005

In our constant striving to make meeting people on line even more fun, GorillaPop is getting ready to release the new "Gorilla World" interface. Gorilla World is a completely new 3D way to play in a social network. The 3D interface has all the music based matching and social networking capabilities of the GorillaPop web site, plus if you see someone running through the Forest of Irritable Trees that you happen to like (or anywhere else), you can chat with them live - or even give them a virtual banana as a token of your approval. And if you *don't* like them, you can shoot them!

To Make it Even Better - GorillaPop is offering the "Weekender Package" where for three days people can come in, find a match or two, connect with them, then get out. All for less than the price of a good latte! Not only does this make GorillaPop healthier, it's a lot more fun! And as the Prophet says, "Music is primal, emotional, and irrational. It reaches the core of an individual unfiltered. The music a person responds to reveals volumes about their fundamental personality..."

GorillPop. com - Connecting the world one song at a time. http://www. gorillapop. com (http://www. gorillapop. com)

Contact:

Lance Massey

(917) 292-1754

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Lady of America's FitTEEN™ Program Promotes Summer Health and Exercise with Free Teen Workouts

2011-05-14T20:05:00.000-07:00

Lady of America's FitTEEN™ Program Promotes Summer Health and Exercise with Free Teen Workouts

This workout program enables teen girls to keep in shape with workout routines and stay healthy during the summer months.

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) June 15, 2009

To promote a summer health and exercise plan (http://www. ladyofamerica. com/about/june_11_09.asp), Lady of America Franchise Corporation (LOAFC), the world's largest full-service chain of female-focused fitness centers, will again be offering teenage girls ages 13-19, the opportunity to workout for FREE at any participating Lady of America or Ladies Workout Express Center during the summer months. The FitTEEN™ workout program, now entering its sixth year, runs from June 1 through September 1, 2009.

FitTEEN™ was created by Lady of America to positively address the nationwide crisis of teenage obesity, and to encourage female teens to embrace a more active lifestyle with workout routines (http://www. ladyofamerica. com/about/june_11_09.asp). According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 15% of the nation's youth are overweight or obese and over the past two decades, and the number of overweight teenagers has tripled.

"The program's goal is simple," says Toni Negas, Lady of America Franchise Corp. National Marketing Director. "Give teens a place in the summer where they can begin a health and exercise plan in a supportive, non-competitive environment, and help them to begin a long and healthy relationship with their overall health and self-confidence. It's not hard to make exercise a part of your everyday life when you start young."

Negas says that convenient access to fitness creates a makes it easier to prevent the types of diseases and disabilities caused by long-term obesity. Taking action early on can have a profound effect on increasing the quality of life in young adults. Additionally, teens unwilling to workout usually find it easier when they can be around others working on similar goals.

"My daughter has done Lady of America's FitTEEN™ program each summer for the past three years, said Darlene Stokes of Orange Park, Fla. "It has been a great way for her to meet new people, do workout routines (http://www. ladyofamerica. com/about/june_11_09.asp) and feel good about herself."

For more information on the summer health and exercise plan (http://www. ladyofamerica. com/about/june_11_09.asp), FitTEEN™, please visit www. ladyofamerica. com. To participate in FitTEEN™, please bring along a parent or guardian for initial consent.

About Lady of America Franchise Corporation:
For over 20 years, Lady of America Franchise Corporation (LOAFC), franchisor of the Lady of America, LOA Fitness for Women, Ladies Workout Express, Workout Express and Health Clubs of America fitness centers, has been an innovator in the constantly evolving business of women's fitness. LOAFC was established in 1984 with the goal of providing a dynamic and supportive environment to hundreds of thousands of women working on their fitness and lifestyle goals in a safe and comfortable setting while enjoying the company and support of other women. Today LOAFC is one of the largest chains of women's fitness centers with over 300 franchises in operation across 45 states and nine countries.

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Shopping1Stop. com's - Online Shopping Mall Makes Shopping Easy for You

2011-05-10T02:02:00.000-07:00

Shopping1Stop. com's - Online Shopping Mall Makes Shopping Easy for You

New online shopping mall makes shopping online simple. Virtually all categories of a regular 'foot' mall, saves time and saves money.

(PRWEB) December 31, 2004

www. Shopping1Stop. com brings virtually all the categories of a regular 'foot' mall together in one online location. With no worries of backed up parking lots, stores closing while you're still shopping, and backed up traffic on the streets. Shopping couldn't be simpler or more fun than doing it from the comfort of your own home! Direct links to the most popular and secure vendors on the Internet ensure a pleasant experience.

The site was designed with almost all the consumer needs in mind. Shop for thousands of products from the Internet's finest online stores ranging from clothes and cooking to travel, loans and new cars. If you're looking for top quality as well as discount bargain shopping, clearance items, and special offers, you'll find it at www. Shopping1Stop. com.

Personal - Direct links to the most popular online clothing, accessory, health, beauty, jewelry, music, movie, event tickets, gifts, pet and toy stores. Products - Leading department stores, discount stores, consumer electronics, furnishings, computer retailers, home and garden improvement, sporting goods and automotive/motorcycle stores. Travel - Hotel, flight, cruise and car reservations can be made in a snap. Finance - Home or car loan, payday loan or even check your credit score.

Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week, www. Shopping1Stop. com offers anytime, anywhere shopping. Need a last minute gift for a famliy member? No problem, www. Shopping1Stop. com has links to many vendors that you can buy online and pick it up in the store!

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HYIP (High Yield Investment Program) Investors Use Online Monitoring Experts to Track New and Old Financial Investments Programs

2011-05-09T23:01:00.000-07:00

HYIP (High Yield Investment Program) Investors Use Online Monitoring Experts to Track New and Old Financial Investments Programs

Hyiplookout. com (http://www. hyiplookout. com) monitors and tracks High Yield Investment (HYIP) opportunities all over the world. Online financial investments are available all over the web and now investors can check various investment opportunities before they invest into a possible scam.

Tulsa, OK (PRWEB) September 26, 2006

Trying to find the bona fide investment opportunities is not easy, but is very necessary for your long term financial health. To do so, you need diligence to cover your needs; and this is exactly what Hyiplookout. com http://www. hyiplookout. com (http://www. hyiplookout. com) specializes in.

The service covers monitoring the trade industry thoroughly from HYIP Investment programs to private Investment programs. Recent research finds http://www. hyiplookout. com (http://www. hyiplookout. com) as one of the best services available. Although, this is a fairly new corporation available to the online trade industry; it is well worth your time. They take the work off your hands doing all the monitoring to find the most honest and best trade companies available for your needs.

HYIPlookout. com monitoring service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Each program is monitored individually and reports activities related openly. All suspicious activities with HYIP's (High Yield Investment Programs) are reported immediately to the authorities.

Investors are encouraged to rate there experience on each investment opportunity that they are involved in. This allows other people to see going on with other people investments with ease.

The customer service is top of the line, keeping you informed on a daily basis whether you are an individual investor or a corporate investment company.

It took only a matter of seconds to become a member of this organization (which is free by the way) and have access to information regarding HYIP's and more. Allowing even the beginning investor to find ease in researching the what's, who's and why's of investing opportunities. If you have questions http://www. hyiplookout. com (http://www. hyiplookout. com) has the answers.

Each positive program listed with them has plenty of information related to the High Yield Investing; as well as a quick link available to access the companies. Let's not forget www. hyiplookout. com also lists any blacklisted (the bad guys) programs with server address to beware of available. They find out the truth behind a program and report it with integrity.

Oh yes, for those real HYIP services out there they have a home for you also.

From the inside cover of this story the corporate officers would like to announce that "live support" is in the works. This type of service is exactly what this world out here needs.

When in doubt, use LOOKOUT at http://www. hyiplookout. com (http://www. hyiplookout. com)

ViSalus Sciences Donates to American Idol Gives Back Foundation

2011-05-07T21:03:00.000-07:00

ViSalus Sciences Donates to American Idol Gives Back Foundation

ViSalus Sciences, pioneers in the health and wellness industry, donated to American Idol Gives Back during a charity broadcast last week.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 15, 2008

ViSalus Sciences, leaders in innovative nutritional solutions, made a donation to the American Idol Gives Back Foundation. The charity broadcast event took place last Wednesday in support of education, health and other services for children and their families in the U. S. and nationwide.

"When we learned we could save thousands of lives with a donation, we acted immediately," said Ryan Blair, CEO of ViSalus Sciences. "Hearing that a malaria vaccine costs a mere 49 cents, and that millions of people in Africa die every year because of a lack of attention to this and other issues, we had to do something."

Blair highlighted philanthropy among the core values of the company. "ViSalus stands for life, health and prosperity," he said. "Prosperity to us is more than just the financial gains, but what you do with them. With efforts like this, we can serve as an example for our distributors, giving back to the causes that touch our hearts."

The ViSalus community supports hundreds of charities and nonprofits through the company's partnership with Make The Difference Network (http://www. visalus. com/company/mtdn. asp). Created by actress Jessica Biel and her father Jon, the site connects donors looking to give back with charities and nonprofits in need of support.

"Giving is something every entrepreneur should do," said Blake Mallen, ViSalus Chief Marketing Officer who co-founded ViSalus Sciences with Blair. "We make that a central focus of our company's core values."

"American Idol noticed that their vast network of viewers was not just a revenue source for FOX, but a force for change if mobilized in the right direction," added Nick Sarnicola, Chief Sales Officer and third founder of ViSalus Sciences. "With a community of customers and distributors who are passionate about giving back, we felt a responsibility to give them an avenue to do that, and to set the example as a company."

Idol Gives Back began as a charity event in 2007 and has developed into a foundation started by FremantleMedia North America, Fox Broadcasting Company and 19 Entertainment. Simon Fuller, director and president of the American Idol Gives Back Foundation, is also CEO of 19 Entertainment, a producer of the Emmy award-winning television show.

About ViSalus Sciences (http://www. visalus. com/company/mission. asp)
ViSalus Sciences is a leading direct sales company in the health and wellness industry. The company provides innovative health solutions through high quality patented wellness products such as the Vi-PAK Advanced Anti-Aging and Energy System and ViSalus NEURO Smart Energy Drink. The ViSalus Sciences product line was developed by a Medical Advisory Board, highlighted by Dr. Michael Seidman, a revered member of the medical community and a recognized expert in the field of nutritional supplements.

For more information about ViSalus Sciences, visit www. visalus. com, or contact John Laun at (323)297-9211 or press @ visalus. com.

To learn more about the charities and nonprofits ViSalus supports through Make the Difference Network, visit www. mtdn. com.

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Petrol prices start to bite for the New Zealand motorist! Beat the pump prices at Petrol Busters (<a href="http://www. petrolbusters. co. nz" onclick="linkClick(this. href)">http://www. petrolbusters. co. nz</a>)

2011-05-07T01:33:00.000-07:00

Petrol prices start to bite for the New Zealand motorist! Beat the pump prices at Petrol Busters (http://www. petrolbusters. co. nz).

Record petrol prices are tipped to almost double the cost of keeping the average family car on the road to $103 a week. More motorists are turning to public transport as petrol price rises start to bite, with bus and train operators reporting passenger numbers across the Wellington region up by at least 5 per cent. A study by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research suggests more pain is on the way, with the cost of keeping a car on the road likely to have risen sharply by 2007.

(PRWEB) May 27, 2006

Wellington, New Zealand May 27, 2006 -- Inspired by the media reports of the continual rise in fuel prices in New Zealand, the technical crew at The Livewire Solutions Group (http://www. livewiresolutions. com (http://www. livewiresolutions. com)) have created Petrol Busters.

Petrol Busters is a forum based Web site that gives New Zealand motorists the opportunity to express their opinion within a like minded community.

Record petrol prices are tipped to almost double the cost of keeping the average family car on the road to $103 a week.

More motorists are turning to public transport as petrol price rises start to bite, with bus and train operators reporting passenger numbers across the Wellington region up by at least 5 per cent.

A study by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research suggests more pain is on the way, with the cost of keeping a car on the road likely to have risen sharply by 2007.

It's an open forum, with registration unrestricted to allow a healthy debate to grow in regards to the fuel price issue that many motorists are finding hard to budget for.

It is envisioned that the forum will grow to also include other aspects of transport issues in New Zealand and the Petrol Busters Administrators are ready to take any feedback given and further develop the site to meet the needs of its members.

Petrol Busters is hosted and supported by The Livewire Solutions Group as a public service and it is hoped that as the site becomes the focal point for the fuel price debate that its contributes to ensuring that oil companies and government bodies take note of the opinions and concerns expressed.

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The Future Of Big Pharma – How New Challenges and Generic Competition is Shaping the Future of the Pharmaceutical Industry

2011-05-02T20:44:00.000-07:00

The Future Of Big Pharma – How New Challenges and Generic Competition is Shaping the Future of the Pharmaceutical Industry

The future looks uncertain for the leading pharmaceutical companies in today’s market. There has been considerable speculation made on how the industry is developing and what course it is taking. The only aspect that looks clear is that generic companies are no longer in the shadows of their brand-name counterparts. As a result of patents expiring and the worldwide demand for cheaper medications, these companies have transformed past threats into real opportunities by creating a competitive advantage over their rivals.

Barcelona, SPAIN (PRWEB) May 26, 2006

A way of analysing this shift in market share and the rise in generic competition is by looking at what “Big Pharma” is currently focusing on and where it may be failing. Many of the industry’s professionals would share the opinion that their activity and business strategies have remained the same for the past decade. Disappointingly, the focus for discussion and growth appear to be limited to corporate restructuring, redefining product portfolios, and looking out for the interests of the shareholder. As if that was the be-all and end-all.

Launching new blockbuster drugs has always drawn positive results for a company with regards to increasing market share and capitalizing on huge margins. Take Pfizer, for example: its new anti-smoking drug Chantix is the fourth drug to received FDA clearance this year. But the launch of a blockbuster drug (that which exceeds the $1 bn barrier, so as to cover the supposed costs of R&D, marketing and sales) is proving to be an almost impossible feat. The reality is that no more new and innovative drugs in the majority of the therapeutic categories are left to be discovered. This drawback has led the way to pharma companies developing existing medications and subsequently marketing them as a “improved and revolutionary” new products to the uninformed end user. (It comes as no surprise then that a recent study claims that the super drug Lipitor - with 2005 sales of $12.2 bn - cuts risk of repeat stroke by 16%, just when its patent is due to expire this year.) The brutal fact is that in the last decade almost 65% of all approved drugs are simply modified versions of medications that already exist on the market.

Moreover, further uncertainties are brought to light surrounding the business strategies adopted by Big Pharma in the face of changing trends within the market place. Greater emphasis has been directed at playing out competition, drawing big question marks over their competitive practice and the ever-present moral debate that arises over the production of cheaper drugs for developing countries. Not only is it creating an unnecessary delay for those patients who urgently need life-saving medications, but many would agree that the effects are simply devastating and irrational.

By and large, increasing market share and product portfolios through mergers and acquisitions is also proving insufficient in the long term, caused by patient medical programs, hospitals, health services, physicians and consumers who continue looking for cheaper alternatives. Additionally, the rise in law suits over patent disputes is only diverting attention away from the research and development of new drugs. And if these so-called competitive practices were not enough, the situation goes from the sublime to the ridiculous, evident through the practice of unethical pharmaceutical marketing. If it isn’t drug makers of sleeping pills paying doctors to publish bad press about competing drugs from generic manufacturers (numerous news articles recently came to light regarding this), it’s big drug companies coming under fire for paying off generic competition to delay market entry of their products. It appears that the common practice that had previously riddled the industry with of reaching key prescribing physicians with incentives is now just a thing of the past. Today, the only certainty is that more than 55% of all prescriptions made in the US are for generic medications, and this is expected to rise to 70% by 2010.

So what does the future hold for each side of the industry coin? Despite the clear changes within the market, the future is by no means lost for the big brand-name powerhouses of old, who only a decade ago would bad-mouth generic medicine as inferior. These days, they have joined the bandwagon including the giant brand-name manufacturer Novartis, who is now also striving to become a major player in the generics field. More so, Swiss-based Roche announced only last week that it has reached an agreement with the South African company Aspen for the production of a generic version of oseltamivir for Africa, as part of continued efforts to increase and speed up availability of the medicine for influenza pandemic planning world wide.

A very significant, but also much overlooked method of addressing the challenges of the pharmaceutical industry’s weakening pipelines is through the creation of partnerships and building effective collaborations across the industry with innovative pharmaceutical companies, generic players and healthcare communication providers.

On the other hand, what is also evident is that segmentation and targeting have taken on a new importance, which additionally does not require increasing sales & marketing forces.

But it’s not only Big Pharma that are seeing hard times ahead. Generic manufacturers are also being faced with strong market pressures caused by weak product pipelines, limited growth possibilities, and increasing numbers of generic competitors fighting over pricing. Avantis, Ranbaxy and Dr. Reddy are fine examples of companies that are directing huge capital on takeovers in the EU block, and further a field in the US, as a means of fighting for their survival and corporate growth.

An increasing number of health communication companies are concentrating their efforts at co-promotion. These not only offers generic players but also Big Pharma companies the chance to work at further promoting a product, increase the visibility of a particular drug and also share the marketing costs between them. It gives the originator company the opportunity to save on marketing efforts that could otherwise be intended at promoting more promising, new medication. The effective implementation of co-marketing – where companies promote the same molecule under different brand names – and reaching licensing agreements is offering generic companies and their partners a chance to boost their image and consumer reach. Regardless of the objectives that have been set, it seems like a combination of these opportunities and a coherent business strategy is the clear winner in the fight for pharmaceutical supremacy…or survival depending on how one looks at it.

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Vancouver Contractor Rolls Up His Sleeves to Help the Community

2011-04-28T09:45:00.000-07:00

Vancouver Contractor Rolls Up His Sleeves to Help the Community

Local Contractor Tye Barnett offers his services for free in the restoration of Columbia River Highschool's Varsity Dugouts. Travis Ramberg and Brian Remsing facilitated the plan, and are trying to raise funds for the building materials.

(PRWEB) July 22, 2004

"I'm glad to help - to be of service," stated Tye Barnett. "So many people have been good to me, and it feels good to give back. Besides, it's close to me heart. I love baseball!"

What Mr. Barnett is referring to, is the restoration of the Varsity baseball dugouts at Columbia River Highschool in Vancouver, WA this winter.

The project, facilitated by Varsity coach Travis Ramberg and assistant coach Brian Remsing, begins sometime around Thanksgiving, 2004 tentatively. For 10 years, Tye was just a kid who loved baseball, playing his heart out for years as a catcher. Ramberg was an assistant coach at Fort Vancouver Highschool, and Remsing coached him later in the Hazel Dell Big League. When the restoration project came up for these two coaches, they went to Barnett to ask for his help. Without hesitation, he agreed to do the labor for free; Ramberg and Remsing already dedicated to raising funds for building materials needed on the project.

Tye's business, Interior Source Remodeling has already created quite a splash in the community for a small business operating 1 1/2 years. He mainly specializes in bathroom and kitchen remodels, but pretty much does it all; additions, custom tile work, flooring, and commercial remodel and repair. Most people who live in Battleground have already seen his interior remodel of the Low-Carb Island Grocery and Deli located in Battleground Plaza, formerly a School Employees Credit Union. Owners Renee' and Mo Lacombe couldn't be happier.

"We just love Tye - he did a wonderful job, "stated Renee' Lacombe in a recent interview. Said her husband Mo, " I can't imagine using anyone besides Interior Source in the future. It's so hard to find a good-hearted, hardworking contractor you can trust with your money these days."

Barnett learned the business doing a variety of trades, apprenticing under an electrician and a remodeler after years of construction. He started working in highschool, and has been a dilligent worker ever since, which is most likely why his small company is doing so well.

"I'm lucky," He smiled, "I love what I do, I'm healthy, and I have a wonderful, supportive network of friends and family. It was hard at the beginning, but my wife and son were so encouraging. They kept telling me I could do it. I owe a lot to them, and thank God for them everyday. I've worked hard for this. I am blessed."

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PAIRS DTR App Keeps Couples, Families, and Friends Connected through iPhone and Facebook

2011-04-25T21:19:00.000-07:00

PAIRS DTR App Keeps Couples, Families, and Friends Connected through iPhone and Facebook

PAIRS DTR, a free iPhone app available today from iTunes, helps couples, families, parents, and friends strengthen relationships. Developed by the nonprofit PAIRS Foundation, a leader in relationship skills training, PAIRS DTR for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad guides users through a practical, five-step communication exercise that can be posted on Facebook or shared by e-mail.

Weston, FL (PRWEB) February 24, 2010

PAIRS Foundation today released a new iPhone® application that helps couples, parents, families, and friends stay connected -- to each other -- through their iPhone® or iPod touch and Facebook.

The app, called PAIRS DTR®, guides users through five steps that strengthen love relationships, from sharing appreciations to wishes, hopes and dreams.

"Confiding is the lifeblood of intimacy," said Seth Eisenberg, President of the nonprofit PAIRS Foundation in Weston, Florida. "With our lives busier than ever, it's important to stay actively connected to the people we love."

PAIRS DTR, which stands for "Daily Temperature Reading," guides users through a practical, step-by-step communication exercise to express appreciations, keep loved ones up-to-date, ask questions, confide concerns, and share wishes, hopes and dreams. Once users tap out their text in each area, they can post a DTR to a Facebook page or by e-mail and watch their relationship temperature rise.

Eisenberg said 30 years of research shows that communication is key to strong marriages and families. "We all need to know we're appreciated and valued by the people we love," he said. "PAIRS DTR for iPhone will help people who love technology and gadgets remember to stay connected with the people they love too."

PAIRS DTR is currently available for free on iTunes (http://itunes. apple. com/us/app/pairs-dtr/id357422498).

PAIRS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1984, is one of the world's oldest and leading providers of relationship skills training. The foundation develops educational programs, best practices, trains program facilitators, and conducts research. In 2006, PAIRS Foundation was awarded a multi-year, multi-million dollar grant from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, to provide marriage education and relationship skills training to thousands of couples, singles and teenagers in South Florida and conduct research. Learn more at pairs. com (http://www. pairs. com) or explore other opportunities for marriage education at SmartMarriages. com (http://www. smartmarriages. com).

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Summer Heat Waves: Is Your Home Ready for the Hot Summer Months?

2011-04-25T17:36:00.000-07:00

Summer Heat Waves: Is Your Home Ready for the Hot Summer Months?

With scorching temperatures reaching above 90 degrees in nearly every state, many people are running back indoors. But even with a new air conditioning system, some areas in a home will be hot and some will be freezing. “Good House” expert Matt Shipley provides tips and advice on how to recognize and fix problems with a home’s air conditioning system in order to lower energy bills.

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) July 18, 2006

With the hottest months of summer quickly approaching, many people will be turning to air conditioners to help fight off the heat. Even with the AC set at frigid temperatures, some areas in a home will still be inexplicably hot. Malfunctioning conditioning systems will be the cause of many homeowner’s headaches and increased energy bills.

Houses have many causes for faulty conditioning systems, for example ducts could be squeezed between framing, piping or wires; ducts could be leaky; or the system could have been designed improperly. The most common cause is leaky ducts.

“While some ducts leak more than others, all ducts, by their very nature, leak air,” said ‘Good House’ expert Matt Shipley. “These leaks can account for 15%-30% of your heating and cooling costs.”

Most leaks are caused by improper installation, but there is a way to reduce leakage in existing ducts. The use of a duct sealing system will inject adhesive particles into holes and cracks throughout the system.

“Adhesive duct sealing particles attach directly onto the edges of any hole and crack effectively sealing it without coating the insides of your ducts," Shipley said. “This is one of the most practical solutions for do-it-yourselfers looking to reduce the amount of leakage in their existing duct system.”

Another major cause of conditioning problems is blocked diffusers, or vents. When furniture is placed in front of or over vents, air from the vent cannot adequately mix with the air already in the room.

“Unfortunately, some people may not have the option to place furniture out of the way of vents,” Shipley said. “Some builders locate the vents low on a wall or on the floor under a window; the same place you find ideal to put a sofa, chair or table.”

About Matt Shipley:

Matt Shipley, author of "Good House Bad House," is dedicated to helping others understand how to make their home more comfortable, healthy, safe, durable and energy efficient. He received a Bachelor of Economics from the United States Naval Academy and served for a total of eleven years on active duty with the Navy. Matt worked for a General Electric Capital company as a process improvement expert before joining a residential construction research firm. During his tenure at the research firm, he participated in cutting-edge home performance research and field studies.

For additional information on preparing homes for the summer months, or to arrange an interview with Matt, please contact:

Jennifer Quint

PR/PR

800-786-1765

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RawPeople Revamps to Offer the Latest Info and Education on Raw Foodism

2011-04-25T08:06:00.000-07:00

RawPeople Revamps to Offer the Latest Info and Education on Raw Foodism

RawPeople, a San Diego, California based website that offers education and assistance to integrate the living and raw foods lifestyle, has recently updated its pages to be able to offer the latest information, education and recipes for living the Raw foods lifestyle.

Carlsbad, Calif (PRWEB) February 9, 2009

Men and women who are looking to incorporate living and raw food into their lifestyles are able to do so successfully with the help from raw foodists at the newly revamped and recreated RawPeople, a website that offers education and assistance with the integration of the living and raw foods lifestyle.

Rawpeople was created in 1992 as a way to provide perspectives on incorporating the raw and living food lifestyle, and seen as a community resource and platform to provide education, inspiration and support others who were starting to live the life of a raw foodist.

Recently, RawPeople's website was revamped in order to offer more than just a social platform; RawPeople's new intention is to also provide books reviews and new product reviews so that RawPeople members can have useful information to make their own choices.

Raw People will be a World Community Co-op that will allow our Members to receive the latest information, education and recipes as well as discounted Member pricing on foods, produce, equipment, books and other essential products that are the heart of member's lifestyles.

"Supporting each other in this way will benefit our World Community and we welcome ideas and suggestions as to how we can help better serve our Community," said Rick H. Cabados, one of the founders of RawPeople.

For more information on RawPeople, go to http://www. rawpeople. com (http://www. rawpeople. com)

About Rawpeople:
The men and women at RawPeople have the goal to be a fountain of knowledge and resources for those seeking information about the raw and living food lifestyle. Since 1992, RawPeople provides perspectives on how to incorporate the raw and living food lifestyle into people's own life's experience. RawPeople was originally created to be a Raw Food Community for Global health, as well as create a community resource and a platform to provide education, inspiration and support to fellow raw foodists. As time progressed, the RawPeople website was recreated as an expression of vision to educate and assist people with the integration of living and raw foods into their lifestyles.

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Auto Control Medical Informs Hypertensive Patients

2011-04-24T18:12:00.000-07:00

Auto Control Medical Informs Hypertensive Patients

How users of home blood pressure monitors can avoid getting inaccurate readings.

Montreal, Quebec (PRWEB) October 27, 2004

In response to the growing awareness of the importance of obtaining reliable home blood pressure readings, Auto Control Medical, the leading supplier of home blood pressure monitors in Canada, and LifeSource, the most recommended brand by Canadian pharmacists, wish to applaud current efforts to identify and correct reasons that home blood pressure monitors may not be realizing their full potential to aid in the fight against high blood pressure.

As became clear from a much-publicized study released during the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress this past weekend, thousands of Canadians who use Home Blood Pressure Devices make simple, avoidable, mistakes. Those mistakes can lead to false readings, potentially leading to over or under-treatment of their condition.

Physicians are paying more and more attention to home blood pressure readings, making it even more important to make sure those readings are accurate and reliable.

ÂWe are devoted to getting the word out to home blood pressure monitor users and the pharmacists who sell these devices, what aids are available,Â said Robert Burgy, Vice-President of Auto Control Medical. A Blood Pressure Monitor comparison chart, five models of which are validated for accuracy by the Canadian Hypertension Society, a Âhow to get the correct cuff sizeÂ chart, validation studies and easy to understand animations on how to use these devices correctly, are all available on our web site http://www. autocontrol. com (http://www. autocontrol. com) Â

"Getting reliable readings while measuring your blood pressure at home is important," said Burgy, adding, "improper use might lead to over or under-treatment of hypertension, a situation the physician, the patient and we as the supplier all want to avoid. This is the reason why LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitors only are available at professional outlets, such as pharmacies or home health care stores where training is availableÂ.

Auto Control Medical advises Canadians with high blood pressure to buy home blood pressure devices that are right for them. Ask your health care professional what kind of device you should use. Read the instructions on the packaging and the manual that comes with the unit. Make sure you measure your arm circumference in order to buy the unit containing the right size cuff, to ensure accurate readings. When purchasing one of these devices, do not hesitate to ask your pharmacist to instruct you on how to use your unit and what you should do if you believe your reading is abnormally high or low.

Auto Control Medical, with offices in Toronto and Montreal, distributes a full line of advanced electronic blood pressure monitoring equipment, diabetes management products and health care products for home and professional use. More information on Auto Control Medical and their product line is available on the company's web site, located at http://www. autocontrol. com (http://www. autocontrol. com)

Contact:

Georgia Georgaklis

Auto Control Medical Inc.

Ggeorgak@autocontrol. com

(514) 695 3005

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National Columnist Touts Revival Soy Ad

2011-04-22T10:09:00.000-07:00

National Columnist Touts Revival Soy Ad

KERNERSVILLE, NC (PRWEB) September 21, 2004

A popular Revival Soy advertisement, which features the headline ÂDid You Buy This Magazine Thinking It Would Make A Good Fan?Â, is praised in the current issue of Entrepreneur magazine (February 2004).

Jerry Fisher writes a column on effective advertising called ÂA+ AdsÂ for the magazine. He spotted the Revival Soy ad in a magazine and decided to use the ad in his column as an example of excellence in advertising. Mr. Fisher writes, ÂI think the headline and subhead effectively get prospects riveted on the ad and the subject. I also like how the minimalism of the design makes the encased headline leap off the page.Â Revival SoyÂs in-house creative department, led by Ryan McCullah, creative manager, developed the ad.

About Entrepreneur Magazine

Entrepreneur magazine is a national magazine with a circulation of about 600,000. It is written for busy entrepreneurs who want practicalÂnot theoreticalÂinformation; Entrepreneur offers real-life solutions for entrepreneurs with growing companies. The magazine gives readers concise, hands-on advice so they can get in, get out and back to business. In Entrepreneur's more than 40 monthly columns and features, readers learn from other entrepreneurs who have successfully solved their growth challenges.

About Revival Soy

Revival Soy, located in Kernersville, NC, is committed to improving lives through good nutrition and the medically researched health benefits of soy. RevivalÂs primary products include its naturally concentrated soy-protein bars and shakes. Through its patented natural concentration process, one Revival bar or shake provides the daily amount of soy recommended by doctors to experience the full benefits of soy. RevivalÂs ongoing medical research in the areas of soy benefits and product development has led to 12 patents and a taste widely preferred over mainstream soy food products. Collectively, these breakthroughs have made Revival Soy the most recommended brand of soy among physicians nationwide. Revival Soy is a dietary supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Detroit Red Wings Fans Score Big at the Courtyard Detroit Downtown with a New 'Stay & Play' Package

2011-04-21T16:48:00.000-07:00

Detroit Red Wings Fans Score Big at the Courtyard Detroit Downtown with a New 'Stay & Play' Package

Downtown Detroit hotel's hockey package includes rates from just $149, Joe Louis Arena transportation, and more

Franklin, MI (PRWEB) October 17, 2007

Detroit Michigan October 17, 2007 -- Detroit Red Wings fans can see the "Fire on Ice" defend their home territory--and save big on convenient Detroit hotel rooms (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/travel/dtwdc-courtyard-detroit-downtown/) -- with the Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown's hockey package. Whether traveling with a fellow hockey fan or a family member, there is no better time to enjoy the thrill of attending a live Red Wings game at Joe Louis Arena and experience the excitement of Detroit's revitalization.

One of the best Detroit hotel packages (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/hotel-deals/dtwdc-courtyard-detroit-downtown/) for hockey fans, the Detroit Red Wings Fan Package offers rates from $149-$239 per room, per night*. The package for two includes:
Deluxe room for the night of the Detroit Red Wings game Complimentary valet parking at the Courtyard Detroit Downtown Transportation to/from Joe Louis Arena via Detroit's People Mover Breakfast for two the next morning at Sweet Lorraine's

This unique, newly renovated Courtyard by Marriott property offers the largest downtown Detroit hotel rooms available, along with full-service convenience and Courtyard amenities and services. The stylish Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown connects to the Renaissance Center Detroit for convenient access to unique shopping, a movie theatre, and many popular downtown Detroit restaurants (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/dtwdc-courtyard-detroit-downtown/). Greektown Casino, Comerica Park, Ford Field, and the Fox Theatre are also nearby. And with a People Mover stop adjoining the downtown Detroit hotel; it is an ideal location for a visit to Joe Louis Arena.

For more information about the Detroit hotel packages at the Courtyard Detroit Downtown, call the toll-free number at 1-800-321-2211 or visit www. detroitdowntowncourtyard. com.

*Rates are per room, per night and based on availability at the time of reservations. Valid during select home games through 4/6/08. A limited number of rooms are available for this promotion. Tax is additional. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions. Blackout dates may apply.

About the Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown
The 21-story Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown offers 260 modern guest rooms just 21 miles from Detroit Metro Airport in the heart of downtown. Connected to the General Motors Renaissance Center by skywalk, the Detroit hotel is convenient for both business and leisure. Amenities include the popular Detroit restaurant Sweet Lorraine's; downtown's largest indoor swimming pool with whirlpool spa; a full-service health club; and nearly 7,000 square feet of downtown hotel meeting rooms and Detroit wedding reception space. Additional information and reservations are available online at www. detroitdowntowncourtyard. com.

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Primafuel Wins Support of California Air Resource Board

2011-04-20T04:53:00.000-07:00

Primafuel Wins Support of California Air Resource Board

Primafuel's proposed Port of Sacramento biodiesel production facility wins largest ever California Air Resources Board biodiesel production facility grant.

Long Beach, Calif. (PRWEB) July 18, 2007

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced its support of the Primafuel (http://www. primafuel. com) biodiesel production facility project at the Port of Sacramento.

Primafuel (http://www. primafuel. com) has been awarded the largest-ever single California grant towards biodiesel production as part of the $25 million Alternative Fuels Incentive Program. The $640,000 grant will help fund the construction of a state of the art biodiesel production facility at the Port of Sacramento.

"By encouraging the general public to accept and prepare for alternative fuels we accelerate the transition to advanced technologies and minimize the environmental and health burdens associated with energy consuming products," said the California Air Resources Board. "Any action that reduces emissions, diversifies energy sources, and educates the public of the benefits of alternative fuels is a boon to the quality of life in California and is by extension a liberating force for the rest of the world."

A multi-state agency team comprised of the Air Resources Board, California Energy Commission, State Water Resources Control Board, Integrated Waste Management Board, California Department of Food and Agriculture, California Department of Forestry, and other agencies reviewed the proposals and provided recommendations resulting in the award.

Primafuel is a California-based company developing the production infrastructure and the technologies for next-generation low-carbon fuels. Primafuel's world-class engineering, construction, and operations experts are developing some of the most advanced production facilities in the world. Primafuel's US and European research teams are leading the energy industry's drive towards zero-carbon fuels.

In May, Primafuel and the Port of Sacramento announced the construction of a 60 million gallon biodiesel manufacturing facility at the North Terminal facility in West Sacramento.

"The Port is very encouraged by this grant award to Primafuel by the California Air Resources Board. This project marks the beginning of a business renaissance at the Port of Sacramento, bringing in environmentally sound businesses to West Sacramento that supports maritime commerce," stated Mike McGowan, Chair of the Sacramento-Yolo Port District Commission.

Mike Luken, Port Manager
Port of Sacramento (916)371-8000
Www. portofsacramento. com

For information about Primafuel, please contact:
Rahul Iyer at (562) 983-8162. Please visit www. primafuel. com for more information.

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Spanish Property - What People Really Want to Know

2011-04-17T14:22:00.000-07:00

Spanish Property - What People Really Want to Know

ÂSpain the easy wayÂ one of the premier Spanish property agents operating in the UK have recently compiled a survey of the most commonly asked questions by people considering buying a home in Spain.

(PRWEB) February 6, 2005

Online spokesperson Richard Baker said Âwhat most people interested in Spain want is clear unbiased advice, after hearing many clients ask the same questions we decided to publish the answers to our most commonly asked questions as an easy reference source for anyone who is thinking of buying in Spain.Â

Q 1 Can I take my pets to Spain?

Yes, many people take both cats and dogs to Spain, your local vet should be able to help you with the necessary paperwork; usually it is a very straightforward process. Many airlines will now fly pets to Spain for little more than the price of a standard adult flight, alternatively you may feel more comfortable taking them by land.

Q 2 I canÂt speak Spanish how will I get on?

Spain now has a very large English speaking population. In the coastal areas most shopkeepers, restaurant staff and indeed many Spanish people in general have a basic knowledge of English. Many menus, signs and prices are in English as well as Spanish. There is even several English language newspapers published in Spain. In rural and traditional Spanish areas you may find English is less frequently spoken.

Q3 Can I drive in Spain on my ordinary UK driving licence?

Yes, a UK driving licence entitles you to drive in any European Union country including Spain.

Q4 How good are the Spanish health facilities?

UK citizens are fully covered by the Spanish health care services whilst in Spain. The Spanish healthcare services, set up in 1986, are amongst the best in Europe, with a standard of care said to be at least as good as in the UK.

Q 5 I am interested in Spanish property but donÂt know how to get more information, where do I start?

Buying any property, abroad or not, can be a stressful process. To make sure you get the right advice we always recommend contacting a reputable independent Spanish property agent with offices in the UK as well as in Spain. It is also very important that you find an independent agent who is not tied to only one or two builders. An independent agent should be able to give you unbiased advice and be in a position to find you the property that you want as opposed to just trying to sell you anything on their books.

Q 6 I have recently heard a lot of stories about Âland grabÂ where people are losing their homes. Can I protect myself against Âland grabÂ?

ÂLand grabÂ which is a form of compulsory purchase order has been much publicized in the past, there are dangers, but they neednÂt affect a sensible buyer. First of all Âland grabÂ only affects certain areas of Spain, a reputable agent should be able to steer you clear of areas where your property could be at risk. Secondly if you have an interest in a particular property, before you purchase, a Spanish Solicitor should be able to ascertain whether or not your property will be susceptible to Âland grabÂ.

Q7 Does Spanish property come with any guarantees, how do I know if we are buying a good quality well built home?

As Spain is part of the European Union Spanish builders have to work to the same regulations and standards as UK builders. All new Spanish homes are sold with a 10year bank backed building guarantee.

Q8 I have heard that there are many people who own a Spanish home and rent it out for a few weeks a year to cover their mortgage costs is this easy to do?.

There are many English speaking letting agents based in Spain who will, for a percentage of the rent charged, handle every aspect of renting out your Spanish home. Once again a good Spanish property agent should be able to recommend several who are reputable.

Q9 Can I get a mortgage to buy a Spanish property?

UK citizens can, subject to status, take out a Spanish mortgage. Currently due to lower interest rate Spanish mortgages are considerably cheaper than UK mortgages, this probably accounts for the large number of UK citizens who are now taking on a Spanish mortgage.

Q10 I have heard a lot about purchasing "off plan", is this a good idea?

That depends on your requirements. When you purchase off plan you will be purchasing a property in advance before it has been built. Whilst this can be a good idea for many people the main drawback is that your property may not be ready for 12 months or more. If you are looking to use your property quickly you may be best advised to buy a resale home. Spanish resale homes are usually sold fully furnished and the legal process will take approximately six to twelve weeks.

Www. spanish-property. ws was created by ÂSpain the easy wayÂ as a guide for English buyers looking to buy a holiday or retirement home in Spain. They provide information on places to buy, styles of home available and the buying process in Spain. They promise a personal service with access to Âreal peopleÂ to answer questions and guide you through the whole process.

For more information or to ask your own question please visit www. spanish-property. ws if you donÂt have access to the Internet please call 01709 721812 and speak to one of the team who will be happy to offer you any advice they can.

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Triangle Business Journal Sponsors Speaking Of Women’s Health Conference

2011-04-17T05:08:00.000-07:00

Triangle Business Journal Sponsors Speaking Of Women’s Health Conference

RALEIGH, N. C. (PRWEB) September 3, 2006

Speaking of Women’s Health Conference has announced that the Triangle Business Journal is a media sponsor for the Dec. 9 event, which will be held at the North Raleigh Hilton from 8 a. m. to 4 p. m. As a media sponsor, the Triangle Business Journal will support the efforts of the organization to notify the public about the conference, a daylong event designed to influence women in making informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety.

“We are pleased to have the Triangle Business Journal as a media sponsor,” said Tobi Bowen, director of development and marketing for Resources For Seniors, Inc., a beneficiary partner for the conference. “We look forward to them supporting this great cause that benefits women everywhere.”

About Resources for Seniors, Inc.:

Resources for Seniors, Inc. (RFS) is a Wake County based non-profit organization founded in 1973. Serving as the Council on Aging for Wake County, RFS employs nearly 170 employees and serves over 28,000 clients annually. The mission of Resources for Seniors, Inc. is to provide home and community based services so that disabled and senior adults can maximize their independence for as long as possible while remaining in their homes. We are committed to excellence in service and care for individuals, families and their community. For more information on Resources for Seniors, Inc. call 919-872-7933 or visit http://www. ResourcesForSeniors. com (http://www. ResourcesForSeniors. com).

About Speaking of Women’s Health:

The National Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation is a 501 (c) (3), non-profit organization headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, whose mission is “to educate women to make informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety.” Founded in 1996, Speaking of Women’s Health ® (SWH) hosts more than 40 conferences and events across the country, educating and empowering women in a pampering environment. The national foundation works with community hospitals and organizations at a grassroots level, and reinvests into local women’s health through Community Investment Grants. SWH includes two Minority Health Programs – Universal Sisters and Hablando de la Salud de la Mujer; community events and education centers with free health brochures in Wal-Mart stores nationwide; and a weekly television show, Lifetime’s Speaking of Women’s Health. Please visit http://www. swhRaleigh. com (http://www. swhRaleigh. com) or call 1-866-SWH-INFO for more information.

Patty Briguglio

MMI Associates, Inc.

919-233-6600

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Rescue Rick Promotes Mower Safety for Pets

2011-04-16T06:52:00.000-07:00

Rescue Rick Promotes Mower Safety for Pets

Richard Mudrinich, Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man, wants to promote mower safety for pets. He wants to caution pet owners to follow safety precautions to ensure the safety of their pets.

Hermitage, PA (PRWEB) November 19, 2004

Richard Mudrinich, Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man (sm), wants to promote mower safety for pets. He wants to caution pet owners to follow safety precautions to ensure the safety of their pets. "Each year, there are several lawn mower-related pet injuries," barks Rescue Rick. "It is recommended to keep your pet clear of the grass cutting area to ensure their safety."

The Origins of Rescue Rick

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em." - Act ii, Sc. 5, Twelfth Night, William Shakespeare

Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider. Bruce Wayne was transformed by the tragic death of his parents. The Fantastic Four were bombarded with Cosmic Rays. For Richard Mudrinich, of Hermitage, Pennsylvania, greatness came in the form of a lawn mower accident.

“In September 2003, I had a serious accident with a lawn mower. I was sent by life-flight helicopter from my local hospital in the Sharon Regional Health System to the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, where I had a series of extensive surgical operations,” says Rescue Rick. His lawn mower accident resulted in the partial amputation of his left foot. “And I am grateful to all of the medical professionals for their care and talents. Nonetheless, I have had a long road towards recovery.”

But, like others of his ilk, Rick has shown true heroic mettle. Spider-Man and Batman lurk the streets waiting to pounce on those criminals who seek their victims by night; the Fantastic Four use their powers to foil Dr. Doom and threats from other dimensions: Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man (sm) is a “caped crusader” working tirelessly to prevent lawn mower accidents and to promote grass cut safety.

Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man (sm) is no ordinary super hero! “I am compelled to present some preventive measures to significantly minimize the occurrences and magnitude of these costly, life-altering, mutilating and painful events!" exclaims our hero. "There are well over 100,000 lawn mower accidents a year. The estimated medical, legal, insurance and disability costs, and other expenses of these injuries, are well over 100 million dollars per year. I want to present preventive measures to rescue individuals and families from going through the dreaded experience of lawn mower accidents.”

Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man (sm) presents some recommended actions (aPAL) as solutions to prevent lawn mower accidents.

AWARENESS – create awareness regarding the frequency and severity of lawn mower accidents and recommend the implementation of preventive grass cut safety measures and procedures.

PROTECTION – wear personal protective equipment when grass cutting.

AVOIDANCE – hire a professional lawn service that absorbs the risk and implements grass cut safety measures and procedures.

LEGISLATION – propose new legislation (perhaps, The Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man Act) that sets the minimum lawn equipment operator age at 16 with required grass cut safety education, introduces an operator’s license, launches various grass cut safety educational programs targeted at various age and occupational groups, etcetera.

Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man (sm) wants to create awareness regarding the frequency and severity of lawn mower accidents and to promote preventive measures to rescue individuals from lawn mower accidents. According to Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man (sm), "Think before you cut! It hurts! I encourage you to heed lawn mower safety precautions and promote grass cut safety!"

About Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man (sm)

Richard Mudrinich, Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man (sm), is an entrepreneur with a social conscience. He is an advocate and promoter of grass cut safety. In addition, he is the Founder of the Society of Lawn Mower Amputees. He graduated from the Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business (MBA) and the Pennsylvania State University (Bachelor of Science – Chemical Engineering). He has worked for the past decade on Wall Street in various areas, including fixed income, risk management, venture investments, and wealth management. Also, he has worked in business development, industrial sales, and manufacturing for several years. He has maintained a steady passion for entrepreneurship for several years, including serving as a volunteer with the Carnegie Mellon Entrepreneurship Network and the MIT Enterprise Forum. He lives in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. For additional information, please visit the Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man (sm) website at http://www. rescuerick. com (http://www. rescuerick. com).

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Richard T. Mudrinich

Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man

228 Walker Road, #2

Great Falls, VA 22066

United States of America

(703) 851-9105

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

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Fat Burning Furnace Makes 200th Diet Review for MyLifestyleDiet. com

2011-04-15T18:10:00.000-07:00

Fat Burning Furnace Makes 200th Diet Review for MyLifestyleDiet. com

With their 2nd anniversary approaching, MyLifestyleDiet. com has announced the completion of their 200th review of popular diet programs and supplements becoming one of the leading resources for weight management information.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) October 30, 2009

MyLifestyleDiet. com published their 200th diet review with their analysis of a popular online program called the Fat Burning Furnace (http://www. mylifestylediet. com/fat-burning-furnace. php), which is designed to teach how to lose weight using high intensity resistance training and eating certain foods that prolong satiety.

In almost two years Ernesto Martinez and his staff have purchased, tried, and reviewed two hundred diet programs and weight loss supplements to provide their readers with an objective look at some of the most talked about plans and products available.

Although several programs evaluated by My Lifestyle Diet are eligible for commission, they continue to be a trustworthy source for objective information to help their readers determine which plans are health risks, which products are gimmicks, and what actually works.

"It's a win, win situation when it comes to providing accurate and unbiased information for our visitors. We get to fund our business which is great, but we also get to promote products that can actually help with the obesity problem in America. We can do this while shedding light on dangerous supplements and questionable marketing practices that look to take advantage of consumers who might not have known better otherwise" says Ernesto, owner and senior editor of My Lifestyle Diet.

"Sure, we probably could have done over 500 reviews over these past two years, but our focus has always been on quality. If it takes us longer to actually purchase a diet and really scrutinize it to give our visitors a better product then we're OK with that. I'm very pleased with our growth up to this point".

Diets Reviews

Here is a sample of some of the popular programs evaluated:
South Beach Diet Atkins Jillian Michaels Diet (http://www. mylifestylediet. com/JillianMichaels. php) Joy's Life Diet KimKins Nutrisystem

The outcome of all evaluations is published as standard text or in video format, such as the Fat Loss 4 Idiots Video review (http://www. mylifestylediet. com/FatLoss4Idiots. php). They also provide side-by-side comparisons of popular products like the cookie diet (http://www. mylifestylediet. com/blog/weight-loss/cookie-diet-review/) so readers can make the best decision prior to investing money on a particular product or program.

Additionally, My Lifestyle Diet gives visitors access to free weight loss tools, fitness tips, email access to a registered dietitian, and nutrition advice via their blog. For more information regarding MLD's 200th review, please contact Ernesto or visit www. mylifestylediet. com.

About My Lifestyle Diet

My Lifestyle Diet is one of the leading resources for diet reviews and information on weight management. The MLD staff includes Ernesto, 4 staff writers, and a registered dietitian with over 25 years of experience.

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OpenTox Tackles Human Safety Challenge While Seeking to Reduce Animal Experiments through Linking Resources on the Internet

2011-04-15T15:50:00.000-07:00

OpenTox Tackles Human Safety Challenge While Seeking to Reduce Animal Experiments through Linking Resources on the Internet

ToxPredict and ToxCreate represent the first prototype applications developed under the OpenTox framework.

(PRWEB) July 1, 2010

OpenTox announces the release of ToxPredict and ToxCreate, the first prototype applications developed under the OpenTox framework. OpenTox is a collaborative research project funded by the EU to develop internet resources and software for toxicity testing, in particular to help meet the requirements of the REACH legislation passed by the EU in 2006. The new prototype applications utilise a distributed set of web services that work together and were recently demonstrated live before the first AXLR8 meeting of European research coordinators in Potsdam. ToxPredict enables the toxicological hazard of a chemical to be predicted via a simple internet browser interface, whereas ToxCreate provides a tool for more advanced users to create and validate new predictive toxicity models from their own datasets.

Both ToxPredict and ToxCreate are designed to estimate the toxicity of chemicals using computer models and databases. “Apart from the ethical issues involved, it’s been recognized for a long time that using animals for risk assessment of chemicals has its limits,” said Dr Barry Hardy, a Director of Douglas Connect, the Swiss Organisation acting as Coordinator of the OpenTox project. “It is not uncommon for the toxicity testing of a single substance to require thousands of animal tests, to cost several million Euros, and to take 2-5 years,” he continued, “Because of this, there’s an urgent need to develop alternatives to animal testing and the EU recognises the potential in utilising new computer-based models combined with emerging laboratory sciences.”

“Using modern computing and internet technology to create and link resources in this field has the potential to greatly accelerate scientific progress. We also need to develop new innovative strategies and algorithms capable of effectively handling diverse and complex datasets,” said Professor Stefan Kramer of the Technical University of Munich, who has been leading algorithms development by several research centres across Europe, Russia and India on the project. He went on to say “For maximum transparency, OpenTox is developed and distributed as an open source project as this enables not only critical evaluation of the implemented algorithms, but also ensures widespread dissemination, supports external developers, and could ultimately lead to a general improvement of the reliability and the acceptance by industry and regulators of computer models.” Christoph Helma, owner and founder of In Silico Technology and lead developer of ToxCreate, added “The goal of OpenTox is to develop an interoperable framework that actively supports the development of new computer models and allows the easy integration of new data and tools.”

“Currently, ToxPredict provides access to 16 ready to use predictive models addressing 14 different toxicity endpoints, and additional models are in the process of being added. Users can either search the OpenTox database, which currently includes quality-labelled data for more than 150,000 chemicals grouped in over 1,200 datasets, or upload their own chemical structure data,” explains Nina Jeliazkova, technical manager at Ideaconsult Ltd. and lead developer of ToxPredict. “These prototype applications are just the first of what we hope will be many more to come! We encourage everyone in the field to get involved in OpenTox now so that we can all create a safer environment, safer products and to reduce - and eventually replace - unwanted animal testing.” said Dr Hardy in conclusion.

For further information and to try applications out, please visit www. opentox. org or contact Dr Barry Hardy on +41 61 851 01 70.

OpenTox - An Open Source Predictive Toxicology Framework, www. opentox. org, is funded under the EU’s Seventh Framework (FP7) Program: HEALTH-2007-1.3-3 Promotion, development, validation, acceptance and implementation of QSARs (Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationships) for toxicology, Project Reference Number Health-F5-2008-200787 (2008-2011). AXLR8 (www. axlr8.eu) is a new FP7 action for coordinating research projects in alternative predictive toxicology methods.

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Packaging World and Automation World Announce the Fourth Annual Packaging Automation Forum

2011-04-15T11:37:00.000-07:00

Packaging World and Automation World Announce the Fourth Annual Packaging Automation Forum

Packaging Automation Forum explores the benefits of leading-edge controls and information technologies for packagers and machine builders (OEMs). Next year's conference on March 31 demonstrates how food, beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturers can increase profits and improve packaging efficiency using today's technology and products.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) October 31, 2008

Packaging World and Automation World announce the date for their fourth annual conference on packaging controls and information technology. Packaging Automation Forum 2009 (http://www. packworld. com/paf (http://www. packworld. com/paf)) is scheduled for March 31, 2009 at the new InterContinental Chicago O'Hare hotel. An evening reception for attendees will be held the day before the conference, also at the InterContinental.

Since 2006, hundreds of packaging professionals and OEMs have attended this annual educational and networking event to hear their peers share automation strategies that employ state-of-the art packaging equipment and technology. The Packaging Automation Forum 2009 program will look at packaging operations from a variety of industries, including pharmaceutical, beverage, food and consumer packaged goods.

Presenter Mark Hanley, Worldwide Performance Indicator Program Manager at Kraft, will discuss how Kraft improves speed to market by utilizing accurate measurement of OEE and firm control over real time data to enable operational flexibility. Snack manufacturer Lance Inc. will share their successes integrating packaging operations into their ERP system. Other session topics include use of wireless technology; an HMI system that delivers packaging line performance metrics from multiple facilities; technology that connects marking and coding machines with MES and ERP to enable pharmaceutical serialization; and a look at standards.

Comments Packaging World Vice President and Editor, Pat Reynolds, "Now more than ever, companies are seeking ways to cut cost and improve their competitive stance. Since 2006, we have featured the success stories and strategies of packagers who were able to do just that - all with existing products and technology. This year's program offers even greater value and relevance, as more and more organizations experience increased pressure to improve efficiency and expand capabilities."

Packaging Automation Forum registration opens November 3, 2008 at Packworld. com/paf. For sponsorship information, please contact Events Manager Adriene Cooper at 312-222-1010, ext. 136.

About Packaging World
Packaging World is the flagship publication of Chicago-based Summit Publishing Company. This privately held company is an integrated media publisher offering business information for packaging professionals including print magazines PACK EXPO Showcase; Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Shelf Impact!. In addition to packaging e-newsletters, Summit Publishing Company also produces Webcasts and a variety of conferences for packaging professionals.

About Automation World
Automation World (www. automationworld. com), launched in 2003 by Summit Media, LLC, is industry's leading business monthly written for automation professionals. Automation World is mailed to 65,000 qualified subscribers each month. Automation World also publishes monthly e-newsletters, and produces Webcasts and digital and print supplements for automation professionals.

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Urgent Care Centers, Inc. Closes the Purchase of its First ImMEDIate CARE Site

2011-04-14T20:46:00.000-07:00

Urgent Care Centers, Inc. Closes the Purchase of its First ImMEDIate CARE Site

Urgent Care Centers Inc. has purchased an established Family Practice in Boykins, Virgina that will become their first ImMEDIate CARE Walk-in Healthcare and Diagnostic Clinic.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 5, 2007

Georgia based Urgent Care Centers, Inc. is pleased to announce it has closed the purchase of Boykins Family Practice in Boykins, Virginia. They will take over operation of the practice effective January 2, 2007. The terms of the sale were not disclosed.

The practice will be expanded by increasing in-house diagnostic capabilities, hours of operation and the number of healthcare providers. The name of the practice will be changed to ImMEDIate CARE - Boykins. Information and directions can be found on UCC's new website at www. immediatecaresite. com.

This will mark UCC's entrance into the Urgent Care - Walk-in Clinic Market. Other sites are currently being evaluated in Louisiana, Virginia and Maryland. Plans are already underway for sites in Cleveland, OH as well as Greenville and Coppell, TX. Many of these sites will house 64 Slice CT Scanners and other diagnostic imaging capabilities.

About Urgent Care Centers, Inc.

UCC is a company new to the urgent care/ walk-in clinic market. It is operated by healthcare service company entrepreneurs with over 25 years experience in establishing and operating "niche" healthcare service companies.

Statements included in this release that are not historical facts may be considered forward-looking statements that are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by the Company including, but not limited to, the impact of competitive products and pricing, technological changes, changes in relationships with strategic partners and dependence upon strategic partners for the performance of critical activities under collaborative agreements, the ability of the Company to successfully directly market and sell its products, market opportunities, risks associated with strategic opportunities. Any forward-looking statements contained in this news release speak only as of the date of this release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future results or otherwise.

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Jamaica's MedeCus Health Insurance Selects Plexis System

2011-04-13T07:55:00.000-07:00

Jamaica's MedeCus Health Insurance Selects Plexis System

MedeCus, a new health insurance business serving the Jamaican market, will use a Plexis end-to-end solution for its health plan administration and claims adjudication, as well as its web-based reporting needs. MedeCus chose industry-leading software application Plexis Claims Manager, and Plexis EDIWorks - an electronic data interchange (EDI) tool. MedeCus is one of the growing number of healthcare organizations in the Caribbean and internationally that have chosen Plexis for their benefit administration and claims processing solution.

(PRWEB) May 20, 2005

MedeCus was formed in 2004 as a joint venture between Grace Kennedy and Company Ltd and Guardian Life Ltd, two innovative Caribbean groups. Working with skilled industry professionals, MedeCus will begin with new plans for employer groups, and expand to serve other segments of the Jamaican population.

"The timing was right to enter the Jamaican market. After an extensive search, we found that Plexis offered the technology, functionality and flexibility to challenge our major competitors," says Aaron Shaw III, MedeCus' Vice President, Information Technology. "The ability to bring successful point-of-care settlement solutions was key in selecting Plexis. Their system, along with its certified partner solutions, can accommodate real-time adjudication of electronic claims submitted directly from healthcare providers of all types, including medical, optical, dental, pharmacy, diagnostic (lab/X-Ray), and hospital (inpatient and outpatient)," Shaw adds.

"The Medecus project presented an opportunity for Plexis to employ 'swipe card' technology that allows real-time eligibility and pharmacy claims processing," said Jorge Yant, President and CEO of Plexis Healthcare Systems. "The flexibility of our software allows us employ new technologies that fit a wide range of health plans in the United States and abroad. Along with our technology partners, Plexis provides an end-to-end solution that allows MedeCus to execute on-line claims adjudication in real time and improve healthcare delivery to Jamaicans," Mr. Yant continued.

About Plexis Claims Manager

Plexis Healthcare Systems' awarding-winning Plexis Claims Manager software serves healthcare organizations across the U. S. and in other countries. Plexis Claims Manager provides the functionality to facilitate accurate and automatic claims adjudication, referral authorizations, benefit administration, and contract management, while meeting all present HIPAA compliance requirements. Plexis rules-based engine allows healthcare organizations to readily customize the claims processing system to meet its processing goals.

About Plexis Healthcare Systems

Plexis Healthcare Systems is a leading healthcare benefits and claims administration technology company based in Ashland, Oregon. Plexis is one of the fastest growing software companies in the healthcare marketplace and has been developing high-end solutions since 1996. Plexis solutions enable healthcare organizations to reduce costs, streamline their claims payment and medical case management, while helping them meet governmental regulations. For more information, please visit http://www. plexisweb. com.

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Dr. Greg Albert Releases His Report Regarding Plastic Surgery Procedures and Who is Getting Them

2011-04-11T13:22:00.000-07:00

Dr. Greg Albert Releases His Report Regarding Plastic Surgery Procedures and Who is Getting Them

One of Florida's leading plastic surgeons speaks out on what it takes to maintain a healthy body and a healthy mind.

Ventnor City, NJ (PRWEB) September 25, 2007

Dr. Gregory Albert, one of the most respected plastic surgeons on the East coast is speaking out with his views on plastic surgery and who should benefit by its healing powers.

Ever wonder who's getting plastic surgery? Dr. Albert says for the most part, it's women. Statistics compiled by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery show that of the 11.5 million cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures done in 2006, over 90% were preformed on women. In fact, surgical procedures for women showed a modest annual increase of 2%, while they were down 8% for men. 2007's figures are leaning in the same direction.

Dr. Albert adds that people ages 35-50 years are the most likely to have a cosmetic procedure done, accounting for nearly half of procedures, compared with just 4% of people 65 and older. The most common cosmetic surgery procedure is liposuction, with over 5 million procedures done in 2006. The area of the body most affected were the breasts. Lifts, augmentations, and breast reductions for both men and women all became more common. Breast lifts increased by nearly 10%, and breast augmentations by nearly one-quarter. Breast augmentation was also the most common procedure among women ages 19-34.

Albert feels that in terms of non-surgical cosmetic procedures that the top five most common procedures were Botox, laser hair removal, hyaluaronic acid (Restylane), Juvadern and chemical peels.

"The dividing line between cosmetology and cosmetic surgery is getting growing thinner," says Albert. He adds that sometimes it only takes a healthier lifestyle to maintain a youthful appearance and that surgery is not always the way to go. If you can keep a balance of nutrition, exercise and skin care you can help ward off the damage that aging does to your body. And also key is maintaining a positive attitude in your thoughts and actions. Inner peace provides a boost of self-confidence that makes you feel good and look good. Good health in the physiological sense is extremely important.

"We must become more aware of the kind of good physical health that we associate with a strong body and mind," says Albert. "Good healthy eating and consistent exercise factor in. "Not only will you feel better and get a better report from the doctor, but you will definitely look better."

For more information on Dr. Albert's finding please go to www. drgregoryalbert. com and for interviews contact Neil Cirucci at 609-513-1689.

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Grand Opening of UnitedSpinal. org Car Culture Motorability Island in Second Life Announced

2011-04-11T02:59:00.000-07:00

Grand Opening of UnitedSpinal. org Car Culture Motorability Island in Second Life Announced

Fashion, Cars and Avatars event in Second Life to Raise Awareness About SCI/D

Jackson Heights, NY (PRWEB) March 24, 2008

Cars! A passion, a hobby, and a culture. It all comes together for Second Life residents on Motorability Island in Second Life. United Spinal Association's 7-sim Motorability Island, formerly Pontiac's Motorati Island, is set for its grand opening on Saturday the 29th of March - however it's open to the public now. Fashion Cars and Avatars is the theme for the event. SLURL to location: MOTORABILITY ISLAND SLURL (http://slurl. com/secondlife/UnitedSpinal/110/182/28/)

The island will provide an opportunity for United Spinal Association members to experience car culture related virtual events, activities, community building, educational seminars and pure racing fun on the many original venues and race tracks re-opened in early February. Event proceeds, sales of goods and services from commercial enterprise and sponsorships will contribute to raise awareness and provide funding to support United Spinal Association programs in the virtual and real world.

All proceeds to UnitedSpinal. org - Donate at designated donation kiosks in Second Life on Motorability Island go online here to donate directly to UnitedSpinal. org : DONATE ONLINE AT UNITEDSPINAL (http://donations. unitedspinal. org/site/PageServer). Sponsors interested in supporting UnitedSpinal. org in Second Life can contact Jody DeVere at jdevere@askpatty. com.

Event schedule and times:

9am PDT Fashion Show at the Callie Cline Beach Resort featuring caLLie cLine & kiana dulce designs and done by the Aspire modeling agency.

10am PDT Racing at SLASCAR Official Fairgrounds Speedway

11am - 12pm PDT Dancing at the Parkade Nightclub and the United Spinal Upper Deck Dance Floor

All day tours of the United Spinal Welcome Center, Motorability Springs Automotive Education Center, Wonderland Cardin and many other sites on Motorability Island.

What Everyone Needs To Know About Spinal Cord Injury & Disorder

United Spinal Association now offers What Is SCI/D?, a new three page online pamphlet that is a general introduction to spinal cord injury and other disorders and diseases that affect the spinal cord.

Besides spinal cord injury, What Is SCI/D? provides general information about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis (MS), post-polio, spina bifida, transverse myelitis, and syringomyelia. To download a copy of What Is SCI/D?, please go to WHAT IS SCID (http://www. unitedspinal. org/pdf/what_is_scid. pdf).

Slightly more than one million persons in the United States are living with these injuries and diseases. Approximately 250,000 individuals have a traumatic spinal cord injury while there are more than 400,000 persons with MS. There are about 200,000 post-polio survivors and at least 100,000 people who have battled syringomyelia. Some 70,000 Americans are living with spina bifida today and at any given time it is estimated that 30,000 individuals have ALS.

Paul J. Tobin, President and CEO of the United Spinal Association, stated that "what is a spinal cord injury or disorder is our most frequently-asked question, not just from individuals with these conditions but also from members of the public. A big part of our mission is education, so understanding your injury or disease is an important step for an individual in the rehabilitative process. But, knowledge about spinal cord injury and other conditions of the spine fosters prevention and acceptance among the general public."

United Spinal Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Americans with spinal cord injuries or disorders. For over 60 years, we have fought for veteran's rights and for the rights of all individuals with disabilities. Our initiatives in research and education, government policy and legislation, civil rights and advocacy, accessibility and architectural design, and competitive athletics ensure that veterans and all Americans with spinal cord injury and disease live healthier, more independent and productive lives as active members of their communities. For more information, please visit UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION or call
(800) 404-2898.

Visit us on Motorability Island in Second Life: MOTORABILITY ISLAND (http://www. unitedspinal. org/motorability/)

About UnitedSpinal. org Motorability Island

Motorability Island in SecondLife is a vast, 7 sim complex designed specifically to promote United Spinal Association in Second Life, via the Education Center and other builds dotted around the Island.

We, along with the United Spinal Motorsports Program are complete car freaks, so you'll also find loads of really cool stuff to do with a car around here too. We've got 2 full oval circuits, a full inter-sim road system, car themed nightclub with live DJs, go-kart racing, car dealerships, scooter shack and the rather cool AskPatty. com center too, which offers automotive advice for women, from some of the top women in the US automotive industry.

There are also several other exciting builds planned, such as an education center for wannabe SecondLife vehicle designers, a drag strip and a drift track.

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Best Non-Profit Website of 2006 to be Named by Web Marketing Association

2011-04-10T16:26:00.000-07:00

Best Non-Profit Website of 2006 to be Named by Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association will again be honoring the Best Non-profit Web site of 2006. The deadline to enter the 10th annual international WebAward Competition is May 31, 2006.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) April 24, 2006

The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 10th annual international WebAward Competition at http://www. webawards2006.org (http://www. webawards2006.org). The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets industry benchmarks based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site.

Non-Profit organizations represent an important category in the WebAward competition, and the Web Marketing Association will again be honoring the Best Non-profit Web site of 2006. The deadline for entry is May 31, 2006.

“Non-Profit organizations are very competitive when it comes to Web development and they can benefit from the independent evaluation of their online efforts that the award judges provide,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Non-profits as an industry generally are below average compared to overall ISAR Index during each of the past nine years. On a positive note, non-profit Web sites have won more overall awards than any other industry category, partially due to the discounted entry fee for the non-profit category.”

Each year the Web Marketing Association names the Best Non-Profit Website based on the scores submitted by the competition judges. Recent winners of the “Best Non-Profit Web site” WebAwards include:

2005 Project Rebirth Web Site

2004 WWF Children of the Earth

2003 Teen Health Talk

2002 Corridos Sin Fronteras

A complete list of past winners and the entry form for companies who wish to compete for 2006 honors can be found at http://www. webaward2006.org (http://www. webaward2006.org).

Web sites are judged on seven criteria including design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use and receive a numeric score. Each WebAward entry is judged against other entries in its industry category and then against an overall standard of excellence. Entrants also benefit from receiving valuable feedback from the WebAwards professional judging panel on their Web site development efforts.

Using the quantifiable data collected from 9,748 Web site evaluations over the past decade, the WebAwards has defined and recognized industry-specific benchmarks for successful Web sites in each of the seven judging criteria and released an Internet Standards Assessment Report to detail the findings of the study.

“Participants in the 2006 WebAwards non-profit category will receive their scores in each of the seven criteria compared to the average of the entire industry. That type of feedback and benchmarking alone in worth the price of admission,” said Rice.

A copy of the Internet Standards Assessment Report, including details regarding the radio non-profit industry through 2005, is available at www. webawards2006.org.

Judging for the 2006 WebAwards will take place in June through August, with winners announced in September. Judges will consist of a select group of Internet marketing professionals who have direct experience designing and managing Web sites with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web site development and technology. Mark Kingdon, CEO of Organic, Inc. (www. organic. com) has been selected to lead the judging panel this year. Past judges have included top executives from leading organizations such as Ogilvy Interactive, Saatchi & Saatchi, Blattner Brunner, Comedy Central, Sun Microsystems, Refinery, Euro RSCG, EPB Interactive, New York Post Interactive, The Cincinnati Enquirer, J. Walter Thompson, Xerox, Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Modem Media, and Answerthink just to name a few.

The 2006 WebAward Competition current sponsors include Burst Media (www. burstmedia. com), SimpleFeed (www. simplefeed. com), Register. com (www. register. com), NewsUSA (www. newsusa. com), AdTools Inc(www. adtoolsinc. com), Small Army (www. smallarmy. net), Perseus Development Corp (www. perseus. com) and PRWeb (www. prweb. com). Media Sponsors include Website Services Magazine (www. websiteservices. com), AdRants (www. adrants), MarketingVox (www. marketingvox. com), MediaPost (www. wediapost. com), eComXpo (www. ecomxpo. com), Ad:Tech (www. ad-tech. com) and Macworld (www. macworldexpo. com). The Web Marketing Association thanks all of its sponsors for helping to make this annual competition possible.

About the WebAwards

The 10th annual international WebAwards competition sets the standard of excellence in 96 industry categories by evaluating Web sites and defining benchmarks based on the seven essential criteria of successful Web site development. The goal of the Web Marketing Association, sponsor of the WebAwards, is to provide a forum to recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing some of the most effective Web sites on the Internet today. Entrants benefit from a Web site assessment by a professional judging panel and the marketing opportunities presented to an award-winning Web site. For more information, visit www. webawards2006.org.

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Sri Lanka In Style Members Kahanda Kanda and Ceylon Tea Trails Win In The 2009 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards

2011-04-09T04:02:00.000-07:00

Sri Lanka In Style Members Kahanda Kanda and Ceylon Tea Trails Win In The 2009 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards

Sri Lanka In Style is proud to announce the achievements of its members in the 2009 TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Awards. Ceylon Tea Trails won in the Best All-Inclusive World. Ceylon Tea Trails and Kahanda Kanda both won Best Hidden Gems Asia categories.

Sri Lanka (PRWEB) March 3, 2009

Winning in the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2009 was a great achievement for Sri Lanka In Style members Ceylon Tea Trails (http://www. srilankainstyle. com/property. php? id=17&name=Tea%20Trails&type=Hotel) and Kahanda Kanda. Now in their seventh year, these Choice Awards differ from any other hotel awards program since the winners represent the unbiased opinions of millions of authentic travellers from all over the world.

"These awards, coupled with previous Conde Nast Hot List awards for both Tea Trails and Kahanda Kanda reflect on Sri Lanka as a destination that rewards travelers with fascinating experiences and truly memorable places to stay", commented Miguel Cunat, CEO of Sri Lanka In Style.

TripAdvisor is the world's largest travel community on the web, with more than 32 million visitors every month, 9 million members and 20 million reviews and opinions generated monthly by actual travelers who cover more than 300,000 hotels in 30,000 destinations worldwide. It is a free travel guide and research website that publishes member's reviews and other useful information to assist with holiday planning.

Ceylon Tea Trails, a 20-room hotel consisting of four colonial tea planters' bungalows dating from 1890 to 1939, is located within Sri Lanka's lush Golden Valley of Tea in Dickoya. Designed to offer a taste of the colonial lifestyle, each luxurious villa is enhanced by authentic period furnishings, fresh gourmet cuisine, the services of a personal butler and a glorious country garden. What's more, at this Sri Lanka hotel in the Tea Country (http://www. srilankainstyle. com/area. php? name=Hotels%20and%20Villas%20in%20The%20Tea%20Country&id=16&cat=main&type=Hotel), the fact that everything is included - from your meals, the G&Ts you sip at sundown and the wine you drink with your four-course dinner to your laundry, your phone calls and your guided Tea Experience tour - is well appreciated by guests.

Commenting on the awards, Thilan Wijesinghe, a co-founder of Tea Trails said, "it's a remarkable achievement for a Sri Lanka hotel (http://www. srilankainstyle. com/sri_lanka_hotels. php) to make the World's (ten) Best All-Inclusives list, one of only two such hotels in Asia. Together with the Hidden Gem award, this is testimony to Tea Trails' unique concept of service, private bungalows and the stunning Tea Country of Sri Lanka".

Sharing the award for Best Hidden Gems Asia was Sri Lanka In Style property Kahanda Kanda (http://www. srilankainstyle. com/property. php? id=19&name=Kahanda%20Kanda&type=Hotel). Receiving commendations on the TripAdvisor website describing this five bedroom boutique hotel as 'tropical luxury', 'hilltop oasis', 'absolute bliss' and 'a haven of tranquility', Kahanda Kanda proudly offers some of the most beautiful suites, wonderful dining and breathtaking views on the island. Overlooking Koggala Lake and situated on a working tea estate just inland from Galle, Kahanda Kanda's spacious living and dining pavilions, air conditioned gym and stunning swimming pool provide grandstands for the tropical views. Focusing on holidays in Sri Lanka (http://www. srilankainstyle. com/sri_lanka_holiday. php) that are completely luxurious, healthy and relaxing, activities include yoga, massage, meditation, personal training, cooking classes and bike rides through the rice paddies.

Kahanda Kanda owner, and renowned interior designer George Cooper says, "This latest achievement on www. tripadvisor. com reflects Kahanda Kanda's dedication to style, luxury and impeccable service. It is undoubtedly one of the most relaxing places to have a holiday in Sri Lanka combining health conscious gourmet food with unforgettable scenery". Hidden inland from Galle, it is in easy reach of the beautiful beaches and fabulous cultural & heritage sites of the south.

Sri Lanka In Style is a Sri Lankan based travel design company that specializes in offering travel consultation and services for clients visiting Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka In Style hand-selects Boutique Hotels and Villas in Sri Lanka (http://www. srilankainstyle. com/) and offers a full portfolio of concierge style services including chauffeured cars, expert guides and a wealth of local travel advice all designed to ensure that guests can sit back and derive maximum satisfaction from their time whilst in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka In Style provides interesting alternatives and "out of the box" ideas which provide a conversational currency long after the holiday itself has finished.

For further information, refer to www. srilankainstyle. com.

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HeartMath Responds to Global Stress with Free De-Stress Kit for Changing Times

2011-04-06T20:15:00.000-07:00

HeartMath Responds to Global Stress with Free De-Stress Kit for Changing Times

The Institute of HeartMath (IHM), a recognized leader in stress research and education, has long been committed to helping people around the world and now is responding to the extraordinary challenges so many face: The institute and sister company HeartMath LLC initiated a mass distribution of its new and by all accounts widely popular booklet, De-Stress Kit for the Changing Times - at no cost.

Ferndale, WA (PRWEB) January 8, 2009

The unprecedented global stress momentum has given rise to a crisis of emotions that is gripping people around the world as they struggle to cope with their frustrations, anxieties and fears in the wake of financial chaos, crippling hunger, widespread poverty, extreme violence and declared and undeclared wars on multiple continents.

"When a significant crisis happens, such as the current economic upheaval that is affecting so many, our stress tolerance level depletes from initial shock and emotional pain," IHM founder Doc Childre explains in the pro bono De-Stress Kit, which he has offered to the global community. "Thousands are in similar situations during these changing times. Together we can all move through this and help create a world that is more fair and balanced for 'we the people.'"

Childre and others associated with HeartMath note that the financial shock felt on Wall Street and around the world in late 2008 precipitated a tremendous spike in the stress wave that already was threatening the emotional stability of families and even entire nations. Well before the financial collapse and other calamitous events at the end of the year, the pervasiveness of stress around the planet was widely studied and discussed.
A Beijing survey reported that 60% of China's white-collar workers suffer from stress at work and home - 44% saying they were "quite stressed" and 16% "highly stressed." In Great Britain, 13.6% of workers said their jobs were "very or extremely stressful," according to the 2007 Psychosocial Working Conditions survey. Studies in Russia cite stress as a major cause of poor public health. In the United States, where stress is studied more perhaps than anywhere in the world, a survey released in 2007 by the American Psychological Association reported that 77% of people polled experienced physical symptoms because of stress during the month prior to the survey: Among the symptoms cited in the Stress in America survey, 51% reported fatigue, 44% headache, 34% upset stomach, 30% muscle tension, 23% change in appetite and 17% teeth grinding. Seventy-three percent of the survey respondents reported some type of psychological, emotional or physical symptom: irritability or anger, 50%; feeling nervous, 45%; lack of energy, 45%; and feeling like crying, 36%. Almost half of adults said stress caused them to lie awake at times in the previous month and that they regularly lost an average of 21 hours sleep per month because of it.

For nearly 17 years, central to the Institute of HeartMath's mission of promoting heart-based living has been its research and educational programs for helping people control stress and manage their emotions. Now the urgency of the world's current challenges has IHM on a more immediate mission, says IHM Director of Research Rollin McCraty, Ph. D.

"Our goal is to put the De-Stress Kit in the hands of at least 1 million people around the world by the end of this year," he said. "Tens of thousands of people have already downloaded the e-booklet or received it from their employer and many of them, along with a number of organizations, have donated time and resources aimed at getting it to countless others.

Bruce Cryer, President and CEO of HeartMath LLC, commented, "We are especially inspired about the potential this booklet has to positively impact the lives of those who receive it. We've already heard many heartfelt stories of people who are hurting and have been touched and helped in practical ways by its suggestions and specific practices."

In the space of the month that De-Stress Kit for the Changing Times has been circulating in the United States and many other countries, the number of people receiving and embracing it appears to have grown rapidly, HeartMath officials say. They admit, however, that they haven't been able to track actual numbers because of the voluminous number of copies that have been sent over the Internet by family members, friends, co-workers and public and private organizations, among many others.

Printed originally in English, The Kit also is available in Spanish and soon will be translated into Japanese and Chinese, according to HeartMath officials, with additional translations planned as people in other countries request it in their own languages.

Among the flurry of activity surrounding The Kit thus far - it's been all over the Internet, personal and organizational Web site, blogs, Facebook and MySpace pages; the American Institute of Stress' home page; and the personal Web site of a businesswoman who sent it in her e-mail database of 2,000 contacts. Hospitals have sent it out to their entire staffs. An employee benefits firm provided it to hundreds of client organizations with hundreds of thousands of employees, a Missouri cardiac center gave it to all patients and their families, and because of the time of year, a great number of people included it as a gift to friends, family and others on their holiday greeting-card lists.

"Reduce comparing now with the way it was." This preface to the last of 14 practices The Kit recommends seems an apropos mantra for the tens of millions whose lives were so dramatically altered in the fall of 2008.

A download is available for free from the IHM Web site, www. heartmath. org]], for anyone in the world who desires a copy of De-Stress Kit for the Changing Times.

About the Institute of HeartMath®:
The Institute of HeartMath, www. heartmath. org]], is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to teaching the principles of heart-based living around the world and promoting global coherence by inspiring people to connect with the intelligence and guidance of their hearts. IHM, founded in 1991 by Doc Childre, is a world leader in stress reduction and emotion management research. Through its research and education divisions, the institute has developed practical tools, educational programs and services - collectively known as the HeartMath System - for the mental, emotional and physical benefit of children through seniors without regard to their social, economic or cultural status. IHM research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals such as American Journal of Cardiology, Stress Medicine, Preventive Cardiology, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Integrative Physiological and Behavioral Science and Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine.

About HeartMath LLC®:
HeartMath LLC, www. heartmath. com]], a wholly owned subsidiary of Quantum Intech (http://www. quantumintech. com/)], is a cutting-edge performance company providing a range of unique services, products, and technology to improve health and well-being, while dramatically reducing stress and boosting performance and productivity. They are known worldwide for their award-winning programs and technologies for stress reduction. HeartMath's organizational and healthcare clients include NASA, BP, Duke University Health System, Kaiser Permanente, Stanford Business School, Unilever, and Cisco Systems, as well as dozens of school systems and thousands of health professionals in the US, Australia, and Europe.

Media contact:
Gabriella "Gaby" Boehmer
(831) 338-8710

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Former Miss America Kirsten Haglund Shows Her Christmas Spirit with the Release of Her New Single True Joy of Christmas, on Nautilus Records

2011-04-04T21:35:00.000-07:00

Former Miss America Kirsten Haglund Shows Her Christmas Spirit with the Release of Her New Single True Joy of Christmas, on Nautilus Records

2008 Miss America Winner Kirsten Haglund, who frequently appears on Sean Hannity’s Great American Panel (Fox News Channel), announces the release of her Christmas Single “True Joy of Christmas”. The single is available everywhere. Kirsten’s single True Joy of Christmas is a song reminiscent of past Holiday Hits with a contemporary pop flavor. Written by Kathleen Lantos & David Cochrane, Kirsten Haglund enriches the songs with her beautiful vocals.

Los Angeles, CA. (Vocus/PRWEB) December 01, 2010

Since winning Miss America, Kirsten Haglund has traveled around the world working with the Armed Forces and the USO. She has also served as Goodwill Ambassador for Children’s Miracle Network and was a spokesperson for Zerosmoke. Most recently, Kirsten has become an advocate for increased awareness of eating disorders as a public health priority, speaking at Harvard University, the National Press Club and for the United States Congress. Kirsten is currently finishing her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science in Atlanta, Georgia and is signed to Nautilus Records.

Kirsten also has an EP, AMERICAN PRIDE and a single, HEROES NEVER DIE available everywhere.

TRUE JOY OF CHRISTMAS is available everywhere November 09,2010. To preview song please follow this link:

Tracks: 1. TRUE JOY OF CHRISTMAS
Http://itunes. apple. com/us/album/true-joy-of-christmas-single/id403161195

For appearances/interview and mp3 or CD requests please contact:
Kathleen Lantos, Publicist, PR for Nautilus Records/Kirsten Haglund
Iora Haglund, Business/Appearance Manager for Kirsten Haglund Miss America 2008

Steve Ennis, CEO Nautilus Records

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Carolina Crossroads Announces Big & Rich With Cowboy Troy Concert June 3

2011-04-02T12:30:00.000-07:00

Carolina Crossroads Announces Big & Rich With Cowboy Troy Concert June 3

Carolina Crossroads has announced that multi-platinum country artists Big & Rich will perform at an outdoor summer concert on June 3 at the Roanoke Rapids music and entertainment venue.

Roanoke Rapids, NC (PRWEB) May 11, 2006

Carolina Crossroads has announced that multi-platinum country artists Big & Rich will perform at an outdoor summer concert on June 3 at the Roanoke Rapids music and entertainment venue. Cowboy Troy, the world’s only 6’5” black rapping cowboy, will join the band. Proceeds from this event will benefit Children’s Miracle Network affiliated hospitals, University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina’s Children’s Hospital in Greenville, North Carolina and Duke Children’s Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. The June 3 concert is the first in a series of “Randy Parton & Carolina Crossroads Present” concerts.

“The June 3rd concert will provide a tremendous opportunity for people to enjoy country music at its finest in a great environment,” said Randy Parton, owner of Moonlight Bandit Productions, LLC. “Concert-goers will be able to learn about the future of Carolina Crossroads and the Randy Parton Theater which will open in April 2007 as a premier travel and entertainment destination,” said Michael Dunlow, president of Carolina Crossroads.”

Concert tickets are available for $35, $40 and $50 from www. carolinacrossroads. com, www. etix. com or by calling 1-800-514-ETIX.

About Big & Rich:

“Country music without prejudice” is what Big & Rich (aka John Rich and Big Kenny) are all about. Musically, John and Big Kenny cover a similarly wide territory. They play country music, but country music that has room for echoes of everything from the Everly Brothers to Limp Bizkit to Queen, from honky tonk to rock 'n' rap. For more information, visit http://www. bigandrich. com (http://www. bigandrich. com).

About Carolina Crossroads:

Carolina Crossroads is an entertainment and tourism destination in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. The location will offer live performance theatres, shopping, hotels, convention and conference facilities, recreation and amusements, and unlimited dining options. The Randy Parton Theatre, which opens in 2007, will anchor the Carolina Crossroads Music Theatre and Entertainment District. Randy Parton, president of Moonlight Bandit Productions, developed the theatre and has played a major role in creating criteria for making Carolina Crossroads a featured location for live country music and a nationally recognized travel destination. For more information, visit http://www. carolinacrossroads. com (http://www. carolinacrossroads. com).

Contact: Patty Briguglio

MMI Associates, Inc.

7406-H Chapel Hill Road

Raleigh, NC 27607

(919) 233-6600 • (919) 233-0300 (fax)

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Pro Mujer Celebrates Service to Over 1 Million Women and Their Families at Oct. 22 Benefit

2011-03-31T13:26:00.000-07:00

Pro Mujer Celebrates Service to Over 1 Million Women and Their Families at Oct. 22 Benefit

Pro Mujer celebrated its 17 years of service on October 22 with a gala at the Lighthouse in New York City. The event raised more than US$500,000 to support Pro Mujer's efforts in Latin America.

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 1, 2007

Pro Mujer (www. promujer. org), a development organization providing Latin America's poorest women with microfinance, business training and healthcare, celebrated its 17 years of service on October 22 with a gala at the Lighthouse in New York City. The event raised more than US$500,000 to support Pro Mujer's efforts in Latin America.

Citi and its global director of microfinance, Bob Annibale, and Western Union's president, CEO and director, Christina Gold, were honored at the event.

Flora Callisaya, a client of Pro Mujer in Bolivia, was a special guest at the event. Six years ago Ms. Callisaya used her first loan from Pro Mujer to start a printing and photocopying business. With her increased income and savings, she bought her own land and a house. Thanks to Pro Mujer, she gets regular PAP smears, and physical exams and vaccinations for herself and her children.

"Before I was very timid and didn't talk to people. Now I interact with people all the time. I've seen for myself that women can advance, that we are worth something and can help ourselves," said Ms. Callisaya. "Pro Mujer is like school for us. Here we can see each other, have fun, relax and learn."

The gala was chaired by Rosario Perez, founder and owner of R. P. Advisors LLC, with co-chairs Stephen R. Downes, executive director of Cushman & Wakefield, and Jonathan Weiss, head of investment banking for Wachovia Securities.

Honorary chairs Robert and Luciana Duvall joined 330 guests and senior level representatives from corporations such as AIG, Avon, Alothon Group, Citi, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Standard & Poor's, and Western Union, among others.

Salma Hayek, Placido Domingo, Benjamin Bratt, Talisa Soto, and Maria Elena Lagomasino were also honorary chairs.

At the event guests made pledges of up to $5,000 each to sponsor a Pro Mujer communal bank, which helps 25 poor women to expand their business, increase their income, gain access to health services, develop self-confidence and build leadership skills.

To find out how to sponsor a communal bank, contact Leila Freedman at 212.952.0181 x15 or lfreedman @ promujer. org

About Pro Mujer
Pro Mujer has presence in Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico, Nicaragua and Peru. Since its inception in 1990, the organization has disbursed more than US$327 million in small loans averaging approximately US$189. Pro Mujer clients have saved US$12 million, providing a financial buffer for their families in times of crises.

Pro Mujer is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. More information is available on the website, www. promujer. org

IPR Newswire Launches New Press Release Service in 4500+ Markets within the United States

2011-03-31T09:10:00.000-07:00

IPR Newswire Launches New Press Release Service in 4500+ Markets within the United States

IPR Newswire offers press release distribution as well as front page news, business news, entertainment news, religious news, health news, real estate news, sports news, travel news, and world news

(PRWEB) October 4, 2003

IPR Newswire offers press release distribution throughout the United States in 4500+ markets.

Some of the key markets are:

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ComedyGuys. com Makes Online Defensive Driving Courses Available on Android Mobile Phones

2011-03-30T14:35:00.000-07:00

ComedyGuys. com Makes Online Defensive Driving Courses Available on Android Mobile Phones

ComedyGuys. com continues to make mobile defensive driving more fun and convenient for Texas drivers with their online defensive driving course for Google’s Android smartphone operating system.

Richardson, TX (PRWEB) October 8, 2010

Recently, Comedy Guys Defensive Driving made online defensive driving in Texas more convenient by formatting the online version of their comedy driving safety course for Apple's iPhone and iPad. Not satisfied with making their online traffic school work with Apple’s mobile technology, ComedyGuys. com has now made the course compatible with Google’s new Android operating system for multiple smartphones and carriers.

After registering online, customers may take the course from any computer with Internet access or using their iPhone, iPad, and now Android smartphone. And because nothing is downloaded and all information is stored on Comedy Guys' servers, switching back and forth among different devices is no problem.
"Time-wise, our online defensive driving course is flexible because people can login and out whenever they want," says ComedyGuys' Cash Cooper. "Now by making it available on mobile devices, our course is available wherever our customers are."

Offering online defensive driving to mobile phones allows users to login when they have time to kill and no computer. Regardless of where a customer is – at their desk during lunch, on the treadmill at the health club, or on the bus or train ride home – as long as they have Internet access via their smartphone, they can work on the course, making defensive driving fit into their schedule instead of the other way round.

"A lot of our customers really like not having to sit at the computer," Cooper adds. "They love the fact that they can take the course sitting in a lounge chair at Starbucks or even laying in bed. It really makes our course the most convenient in the defensive driving industry.

"Having our course work on Apple’s iPhone and iPad is great, but we don’t want people to think we have a man crush on Steve Jobs. With the course working on Android phones, we are now able to deliver online defensive driving to customers of other mobile broadband providers. Sprint, Verizon, and T-Mobile all have new Android phones."

The company's state approved defensive driving curriculum covers all required content for a Texas driving safety course, but Comedy Guys uses professional comedians to make the course more entertaining. Comedy writers wrote the original curriculum and the text for the online course, and comics appear in the video clips throughout the course.

In addition to the online course, ComedyGuys. com continues to offer Texas defensive driving courses in over 30 locations. A complete schedule of defensive driving classes is available at the Comedy Guys website or by calling 877-826-6339.

About ComedyGuys. com:
The people at Comedy Guys Defensive Driving (http://www. comedyguys. com) have been teaching driving safety classes for more than 15 years. Their goal of this Dallas based company is to create safer drivers and have some fun in the process. ComedyGuys. com uses the TEA approved driving safety course published by A Safer Driver, Inc.

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Cambridge Healthtech Institute Announces Its Premiere Collaborative Innovation in Biomedicine Conference

2011-03-30T10:09:00.000-07:00

Cambridge Healthtech Institute Announces Its Premiere Collaborative Innovation in Biomedicine Conference

Drivers, Best Practices and Strategies for Pre-Competitive Consortia.

Needham, MA (PRWEB) March 3, 2009

Cambridge Healthtech Institute announces its Premiere Collaborative Innovation in Biomedicine conference, to be held June 22-23, 2009 at the Marriott at Metro Center Hotel in Washington, DC. This conference is aimed at addressing some of the key challenges facing the pharmaceutical industry today, including, what has been described as the "Revenue Cliff" that the pharmaceutical industry faces, as a number of key patents expire on major drugs, as well as how the industry confronts the additional challenges of declining pipeline productivity, declining availability of R&D resources, and increasing regulatory and business practice pressures.

The program will focus on pre-competitive, consortia-based collaboration in drug discovery and development as a way of addressing major shared challenges within the industry, while sharing the cost for these solutions. "Given the number of challenges that the industry is facing," says Phillips Kuhl, President of Cambridge Healthtech Institute, "There is clearly a need for new models and approaches. Although this approach runs counter to some deeply entrenched attitudes within the industry, sharing best practices from past and current successful consortia provides a valuable approach for better understanding where this new model may be applied, and how they can be organized and managed for success."

The conference program will deal with such questions as how best to organize and manage these consortia, guidelines for data sharing, and how to effectively manage IP issues. The conference will feature speakers with first-hand experience in setting up and running successful consortia. Speakers will talk from first-hand experience about what works and what doesn't as the program explores the most important new models, key issues, challenges and best practices of Collaborative Innovation in Biomedicine.

Featured speakers include William Mattes, Ph. D., Director, Toxicology, Critical Path Institute; Jackie Hunter, Ph. D., Senior Vice President, GlaxoSmithKline; Arthur Holden, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Serious Adverse Events Consortium; Ken Buetow, Ph. D., Associate Director for Bioinformatics and Information Technology and Director of Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology, National Cancer Institute and Co-founder, caBIG™ and The BIG Health Consortium™; Rebecca D. Kush, Ph. D., President and Chief Executive Officer, CDISC; Robert Porter Lynch, Chief Executive Officer, The Warren Company, Chairman Emeritus, The Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals, Inc. (ASAP); and Jessica Nadler, Ph. D., AAAS Fellow for Policy and Technology Policy, Department of Health and Human Services.

Case studies of emerging consortia-based models and best practices will be featured from such consortia as The Innovative Medicines Initiative, The Critical Path Institute, The Serious Adverse Events Consortium, Biomarkers Consortia, EMEA, The Dundee Kinase Consortia, and Drug Safety and Toxicology Consortia.

Please visit www. healthtech. com/cbi/overview. aspx (http://www. healthtech. com/cbi/overview. aspx) for more information.

About Cambridge Healthtech Institute (CHI)
Founded in 1992, Cambridge Healthtech Institute (CHI) (www. chicorporate. com) is the industry leader offering the preeminent source of information to the leading researchers and business experts from top pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic organizations. Delivering an assortment of resources such as events, reports, publications and eNewsletters, CHI's portfolio of products include Cambridge Healthtech Institute Conferences, Barnett International, Insight Pharma Reports, Cambridge Marketing Consultants, Cambridge Meeting Planners, and Cambridge Healthtech Media Group.

Contact: Kaushik Chaudhuri
Cambridge Healthtech Institute
(781) 972-5419

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Innovative Online Health and Wellness Program Helps Individuals Transform their Lives through Customized, 30-Day Process

2011-03-28T12:58:00.000-07:00

Innovative Online Health and Wellness Program Helps Individuals Transform their Lives through Customized, 30-Day Process

EMuse™ Integrates Diet, Exercise and Inspirational Guidance to Create Lasting Change; Special Introductory Fee of $99

Scottsdale, Arizona (PRWEB) May 28, 2009

A new, 30-day online program offers daily guidance to help individuals achieve a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle with diet, exercise and wellness practices.

Officially launching June 1, eMuse (http://www. myemuse. com)™ is derived from My Muse (http://www. mymusehealth. com)™ Health & Wellness Coaching's one-on-one coaching platform. This affordable alternative to personal coaching offers many of the same, life-altering benefits with the added convenience and privacy of an online support program.

"This isn't a fad diet or quick fix program," said Shana Dee, founder of eMuse™ and My Muse™ Health & Wellness Coaching. "eMuse™ is crafted so people can learn how to evolve their daily routines for long-term success. This is the first step in a healthy and happy life transformation."

EMuse™ is divided into six phases that integrate nutrition, physical activities and inspirational guidance, starting with a 10-day cleanse. The customized plans are based on the answers from three comprehensive surveys that provide insights into the user's physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. Each plan includes:
Instructions for cleansing safely Grocery lists Daily menu suggestions Suggested physical activities Daily inspirations and insights Nutrition tips Weight loss secrets Food replacement guidelines Educational resources Progress log Online support

Dee, a nutrition expert and certified health and wellness coach, developed eMuse™ to help educate and guide more people into a healthy lifestyle. While her one-on-one coaching services range from $5,000 to $7,000 per package, the eMuse™ program costs $99. This special introductory rate is being offered through August 31. Afterward, the total cost increases to $149.

April Romey, a 32-year-old mother from South Dakota, says eMuse™ not only helped transform her own eating and exercise habits, but she also learned how guide her son into a healthier lifestyle.

"I love how I feel. It's a process that will change your life forever and change the bad eating habits for our younger generations," she said. "As a bonus, I'm able to teach my son at a young age what types of foods allow you to feel better."

For more information about eMuse™ or to sign up for the program, visit
Www. myemuse. com.

About eMuse™
EMuse™ is an online health and wellness program that integrates diet, exercise and wellness practices. The 30-day process is customized for each user and designed to serve as the foundation of a healthy life transformation. For more information, visit www. myemuse. com or call (888) 213-7626.

About My Muse™ Health & Wellness Coaching
My Muse™ Health & Wellness Coaching helps individuals achieve balance, longevity and a healthier lifestyle through comprehensive one-on-one coaching. Customized programs target 12 aspects of self care including spirituality, nutrition, exercise, finances, self-esteem, relationships and stress mastery. Shana Dee, a nutrition expert and certified health and wellness coach, developed My Muse™ for individuals seeking sustainable life transformations. For more information, visit www. mymusehealth. com or call (888) 213-7626.

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2nd Annual Bannockburn Green Announces Summer Concert Series

2011-03-28T10:38:00.000-07:00

2nd Annual Bannockburn Green Announces Summer Concert Series

Bannockburn Green's 2nd Annual Summer Concert Series in the Plaza welcomes families to wind down with local renowned bands/playing rock, blues, jazz and big band sounds. Fridays at 7pm - 9pm, July 31, August 7, and August 14, 2009. Join us for food, beverages and live music as we celebrate summer in the Plaza.

Bannockburn, IL (PRWEB) July 29, 2009

There's music in the air at Bannockburn Green, as the community celebrates our 2nd Annual Summer concert in the Plaza.

A series of live summer concerts, Bannockburn Green encourages families to come as they are, shop, dine, enjoy the community, and stay for the music under the stars. Fridays: July 31, August 7, and August 14 • 7pm - 9pm, local musical groups will perform as a casual audience enjoys the beautifully landscaped outdoor Plaza. Bannockburn Green's summer concerts will present:

Friday, July 31, 2009
Daryl Coutts, Joseph "JB" Brown and Roberto Agusto Jazz and Blues Stars
7 - 9pm

Back by popular demand, last year's biggest crowd pleaser Mr. Coutts' seven decades of music performance and Mr. Brown's sweet saxophone style bring every audience to their feet. Both have shared the stage with the world's jazz greats and promise to stir up some serious tunes. Rounding out the group is long-time friend and bass player Roberto Agusto, who played with Robert Plant, BB King, Buddy Guy, Doobie Brothers, and Leslie West, among others.

Friday, August 7, 2009
Paul Green and The School Of Rock 7 - 8pm
Shun Kikuta and The School Of Rock 8 - 9pm

Be inspired by up-and-coming young adult musicians. Each performance is a rousing show of unbelievable talent, unleashed creativity and amazing sound.

Friday, August 14, 2009
Stardust, 12 Piece Big Band
7 - 9pm

Tap your toes, dance, or simply reminisce to the mellow, big band sounds of a dreamy era. Stardust is an updated rendition of one very popular "déjà vu" big band that packed the house for 12 consecutive years

Bannockburn Green Shopping Center is located at the southeast corner of Waukegan Road and Half Day Road (Route 22). For more about Bannockburn Green, visit www. bannockburngreen. com.

Bannockburn Green Places to Experience:

Shops: Dominick's, General Nutrition Center (GNC), Erehwon Mountain Outfitter, Garbs Clothing, Walgreens.

Dining: The Dogout, Dominick's, Eggsperience Café, Newport Coffee House, Panera Bread, Postini Wine Bar, San Gabriel Mexican Café, Subway.

Services: Allstate Insurance, Alphagraphics, Bannockburn Dental Group, Bannockburn Shoe World & Repair, Deerfield Healthworks, SC, Dr. Lakemaker, Eye Care For You, Furla Photography & Video, H & R Block (seasonal), Lake-Cook Behavioral Health Resources, LoMastro Performing Arts Academy, National City Bank, Phoenix Nail & Bar, Skokie Valley Laundry & Dry Cleaners, Still Water Physical Therapy and Massage, The Meeting Group, Walgreens

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Health Dimensions Group Acquires Health Service Innovations

2011-03-28T00:57:00.000-07:00

Health Dimensions Group Acquires Health Service Innovations

Health Dimensions Group (HDG), one of the nation’s leading senior living management and consulting firms, has acquired St. Paul-based Health Service Innovations (HSI). The purchase agreement was finalized March 25.

Hopkins, MN (PRWEB) April 7, 2010

The acquisition further solidifies HDG’s presence in the senior-living and post-acute healthcare market and broadens its scope of services. For more than a decade, HSI has provided high-level management and consulting solutions to nursing homes, assisted - and independent-living facilities. According to HDG Chief Executive Officer Craig Abbott, HSI’s values, service offerings, and overall business model aligned with HDG’s mission and strategic plan for growth and diversification.

"Our new alliance makes sense for our organizations and our customers," Abbott said. "Both HDG and HSI have established a history of delivering market-leading, innovative solutions that enhance our customers’ business processes and improve their financial standing, giving them a solid, strategic advantage in today’s competitive healthcare services marketplace."

Abbott said HSI Founder/President/CEO Tim Meyer will now serve as HDG senior vice president of business development and direct HDG’s diversified business growth strategies. Meyer will be joined by members of the HSI team.

"HSI has built its business around our brand promise: 'Improving Quality Through Innovation,'" Meyer said. "Our long-standing commitment, combined with HDG’s sterling reputation and track record of success, results in a partnership that proactively anticipates and meets the needs of our industry."

The acquisition dramatically expands HDG’s management and consulting portfolio. The company now manages and operates 27 health care properties: ten in Minnesota, five in New Jersey, seven in Wisconsin, two in Colorado, two in Iowa, and one in Washington State. HDG’s and HSI’s combined consulting experience includes work with more than 600 clients in all 50 states.

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Have you thought much about the bill you $BCW (Be been born with?

2011-03-27T04:39:00.000-07:00

Have you thought much about the bill you $BCW (Be been born with?

National Funeral Service & Final Estate Planning Network announces the re-released Funeral Preplanning Kit to meet continued unmet end-of-life planning needs. Making end-of-life planning easier the kit does what a will or living trust can't.

(PRWEB) May 3, 2001

Contact: Toni Coultas

7841 Foothill Blvd.

Sunland, Ca. 91040

PHONE: 818 $B!& (B51-3364

FAX: 818-951-6465

E-Mail: info@deni. net

Toll Free 866-700-DENI (3364)

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May 1,2001 - Sunland, Ca. The National Funeral Service & Final Estate Planning Network teams with Deni Enterprises to promote the Funeral Preplanning Kit.

Have you thought much about the bill you $BCW (Be been born with? There are two things you can't avoid in life - death and taxes. Not planning ahead for either of them can cost families thousands!

We live in a society where people plan for just about every major event in their lives. However, funeral planning had been a "toughie". In the past, this was a topic discussed only after someone had died, never while healthy and definitely not while sick. Yet, with the growing trend towards estate planning, families of all ages are beginning to realize that end-of-life preplanning makes sound business sense and can provide control over a bill everyone is born with!

The Funeral Preplanning Kit $B%% (B makes it easier $B!& (BCreated to prevent the emotional and financial overspending that often occurs at death, this comprehensive Do-It-Yourself Funeral Preplanning Kit ensures peace of mind for planners, families and caregivers when planning any end-of-life issues.

Used for burial or cremation planning, the preplanning kit is designed to protect the family $BCT (B best interests!!! Designed by an end-of-life planning specialist, it is the only product available that not only shares what needs to be done but also provide an easy to use workbook and Funeral PreArrangement Forms $B%% (B making sure loved ones & service providers know what to do, who to call and what was "really" wanted in those over whelming hours after loss.

Designed by Denise Parker, FDR & founder of the National Funeral Service & Final Estate Planning Network, after becoming very ill in November of 1991. A single parent of two children at the time, Mrs. Parker was suddenly faced with her own near death and the impact it would have on her family and friends. Although she had life insurance and a living trust she knew that that wasn't enough to prevent the "stuff " her loved ones would be faced with. Having already lost a number of family members, she wanted to do all she could to prevent the additional pain her survivors would be faced with at the time of her death. Since that time she has devoted her career to educating families to the importance of preplanning.

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ISBN: 1-931396-00-0 $B!& (B Soft cover List Price $19.95

Available directly from Deni Enterprises and distributed through Deni Resources Inc.

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To learn more about the kit or the National Funeral Service & Final Estate Planning Network contact Toni Coultas @ 866-700-3364.

New Oxygen Cylinder Lift Developed for Ambulances Can Help Reduce Back Injuries

2011-03-27T00:37:00.000-07:00

New Oxygen Cylinder Lift Developed for Ambulances Can Help Reduce Back Injuries

The Tank Boss is a new oxygen cylinder lift developed by I-Tec Mfg for ambulance and rescue companies. EMS personnel no longer need to risk injuring their backs as a result of lifting tanks themselves.

Winnsboro, TX (PRWEB) July 20, 2006

I-Tec Mfg has developed the Tank Boss, a new oxygen cylinder lift designed to raise tanks into ambulances. The purpose of the Tank Boss is to decrease lifting type of back injuries for EMS workers by offering a zero-lift device.

Owner and retired fire Captain, Mike Wilson, created the Tank Boss to help alleviate back injuries. “Almost one in two [workers] (47%) have sustained a back injury while performing EMS duties,” (National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, 2005).

“It’s no longer a chore to switch out the cylinders,” stated Jose Cruz, paramedic for the Dallas Fire Department.

The Tank Boss uses a linear actuator to vertically raise cylinders up to 27”. The tanks can then be slid directly into ambulance compartments. Unlike onboard lifts, one Tank Boss can be used for multiple ambulances because it stands alone and can transfer tanks from storage area to ambulances.

I-Tec Mfg has manufactured the Multi-Grip Head Immobilizer since 1989, and this year added numerous other products such as the Tank Boss, PAL (a Patient Assist Lift), Adjust-A-Splints and more. Currently, I-Tec Mfg is in the process of developing a mechanical patient lift for healthcare facilities. More information is offered at their website www. itecmfg. com.

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Sony UK Hands Web Analytics Agency WebtraffIQ Contract

2011-03-25T14:46:00.000-07:00

Sony UK Hands Web Analytics Agency WebtraffIQ Contract

Sony UK have awarded web analytics firm WebtraffIQ http://www. webtraffIq. com an initial one year contract to manage its website measurement and analysis.

(PRWEB) December 11, 2003

11 December 2003, London, UK

Web analytics firm WebtraffIQ wins one year Sony UK contract

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Sony UK have awarded web analytics firm WebtraffIQ http://www. webtraffiq. com (http://www. webtraffiq. com) an initial one year contract to manage its website measurement and analysis.

The contract has been awarded to WebtraffIQ after Sony UK searched for a measurement, reporting and analysis service after reviewing a number of products. The new vendor search was to identify a product that would unify their existing systems to increase the efficiency of the Sony UK website, and use the information to make key business development decisions. This information will be applied to increase customer loyalty with a superior level of customer service.

The Sony Business website offers information on an extensive range of solutions and products for the education, healthcare, media and retail markets amongst others. ItÂs an important extension of the Sony business accessed by 1400 employees in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and 2000+ corporate clients and product distributors.

Kevin Hutchinson, CTO for WebtraffIQ explains what Sony UK desired, ÂThe goal for Sony UK was to regain even more control from their existing measurement tools, and to integrate WebtraffIQ with Content Management System [CMS] and Customer Relationship Management Systems [CRM]. They required a single solution which possessed a common interface for reporting and analysing Sony UKÂs Key Performance Indicators [KPIs].Â

Mike Crawford, General Manager, Sony Business Europe, comments ÂWe were impressed with WebtraffIQÂs flexibility and understanding of the requirements we sought, and their ability to adhere to what we specifically laid out for them to achieve for us. We are pleased with the solid and accurate measurement and reporting of marketing and PR activities including; email and viral campaigns, regional above and below-the-line campaigns such as online and off line advertising, partner and member activities and the unity of Sony UK data systems.Â

Marcos Richardson European Director at WebtraffIQ comments, ÂSony UKÂs commitment to the project surpassed all previous collaborations in WebtraffIQÂs history. They mapped out their technological infrastructure and presented its key performance indicators [KPIs] to WebtraffIQ, creating the foundation for WebtraffIQÂs integration plan and solution criteria. Ultimately, we were chosen due to our consultative approach and our proven technology.

Hutchinson adds, ÂItÂs yet another win for WebtraffIQ which, demonstrates again that our technology is compatible with most other business systems and that we can implement and launch reporting across the whole business extremely quickly. From a business perspective we continue to grow organically and win high profile accounts proving that web metrics and analytics is continuing to surge ahead and define its role within the traditional and digital marketplace.Â

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This press release in available in PDF, plain text and Word formats.

For further information visit the WebtraffIQ press centre at http://www. webtraffiq. com/press/releases. php (http://www. webtraffiq. com/press/releases. php)

Photographs are available of Marcos Richardson, European Director of WebtraffIQ.

About Sony Business Europe:

Http://www. sonybiz. net (http://www. sonybiz. net)

Sony Business Europe is a leading supplier of broad horizontal business-to-business communication solutions as well as magnetic and optical storage solutions. Amongst others, Sony Business Europe's market segment solutions and service and support packages are targeted at organisations in the Education, Healthcare, Media and Retail sectors as well as Corporates and Justice. Device components such as camera sensors and modules, displays, batteries and semiconductors are targeted at OEM manufacturers and system integrators.

Their geographic area covers Europe, CIS, the Middle East and Africa. Sony Business Europe is a division of Sony Europe.

Sony Extranet

Http://www. sonyextra. net (http://www. sonyextra. net)

Sony Extranet is the online communication tool for organisations and individuals who have a direct or strategic business relationship with Sony Business Europe.

About WebtraffIQ:

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

WebtraffIQ is a real-time visitor tracking and reporting analysis product and service for business web sites and e-commerce enterprises. The system has undertaken a four-year research and development-testing period and is used by over 400 individual web sites.

WebtraffIQ provides a campaign tracking service which enables clients to see how various online and offline marketing techniques are working, in effect creating a rich picture of a web site's activities.

WebtraffIQÂs clients include: Business Link [Kent], City & Guilds, Eyetracker, Mando Group, Perceptor, Reuters Business Insight, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors [RICS], Sony UK, The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and Tiscali UK.

----Contact----

WebtraffIQ

Marcos Richardson, European Director, Email: mailto:webtraffiq@elementalpr. co. uk

Email: mailto:webtraffiq@elementalpr. co. uk, Website: http://www. webtraffiq. com (http://www. webtraffiq. com)
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7681 0187

Address [UK Office]:

WebtraffIQ, 93 Barker Drive, Camden, London NW1 0JG, UK

Elemental PR:

Tim Gibbon, Account Director, Elemental PR, Email: webtraffiq@elementalpr. co. uk,

Direct Telephone: +44 (0)20 8586 5767, Mobile: +44 (0)7930 375663,

Fax: +44 (0)870 1308135, Website: http://www. elementalpr. co. uk (http://www. elementalpr. co. uk)

Address: Second Floor, 145 -157 St John Street, London, EC1V 4PY, England, UK

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IT Support Firm Guidance Consulting Finds that Bigger is Not Always Better

2011-03-24T05:54:00.000-07:00

IT Support Firm Guidance Consulting Finds that Bigger is Not Always Better

Smaller IT consulting firms like Georgia-based Guidance Consulting are finding that their smaller size makes them more marketable in today's corporate environment. The ability to specialize and personalize their approach to IT support results in lowered costs and time estimates over larger IT firms.

Duluth, GA (Vocus) December 9, 2009

The experts at IT support provider Guidance Consulting have always known that large IT consulting firms have dominated the market for technology support services (http://www. guidance-consulting. com/services. html) for years, in everything from the fields of education and online storefronts to healthcare. However, the company is now finding that in today's market, there is a new focus on smaller, more personalized firms that can offer specialized services at a fraction of the cost.

The first company to report on this new phenomenon was healthcare research firm KLAS, which found that smaller IT firms (http://www. guidance-consulting. com/services. html) are better at everything from planning and assessment to staff support. Guidance Consulting, Inc., an IT firm operating out of Georgia, reinforces these findings with an emphasis on more than just the healthcare field.

“What they found in the healthcare field is that the smaller companies like Guidance Consulting have to be more competitive,” says Guidance Consulting senior consultant Ronald Gottilla. “We have to offer better rates and better services in order to compete. So that's just what we've done.”

The IT field is one that is always changing and developing, particularly when it comes to issues like the latest in vulnerability protection needs. Larger IT companies are slower to adapt by virtue of size, and there's simply no way around it. “You've got layers of bureaucracy to get through in a large IT company,” asserts Gottilla. “When you work with a small firm, you can get decisions and answers almost immediately.”

Of course, it's impossible to ignore the dollars and cents side of things, as well. Although skimping out on IT protection (http://www. guidance-consulting. com/services. html) is never a good way to ensure a company's safety against viruses and attacks, cutting costs is one of the most important measures business leaders can take in today's economy. Cutting costs by hiring a smaller IT consultant firm is often the ideal solution, since companies don't have to take a hit to quality even if they're paying less.

“When you hire a company like Guidance Consulting,” adds Gottilla, “you also get the benefits of our IT staffing department. If you're cutting costs by getting rid of an internal IT department, we can not only provide the protection planning (http://www. guidance-consulting. com/services. html) you need, but we can supply you with temporary employees to get you through the rough patches.”

About Guidance Consulting

Guidance Consulting is a technology solutions firm offering a range of services related to technology, infrastructure development, and general information technology consulting.

For over 15 years, Guidance Consulting has been delivering profitable technology results to everything from small, private firms to Fortune 500 companies. In addition to meeting employment and staffing needs, Guidance Consulting implements a wide range of IT solutions that help companies to cut costs, increase productivity, and avoid damages associated with vulnerability issues to get the most out of the current technologies available for businesses of all sizes.

For more information on making Guidance Consulting a part of your company's IT support team, visit their website at http://www. guidance-consulting. com (http://www. guidance-consulting. com).

Contact for Media Inquiries:
Kami Trieu
Office: (678) 528-2681
Fax: (678) 669-2829

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Mysticgarden. com, a holistic lifestyle company announces the launch of its new B2C/B2B mystic and holistic content services

2011-03-23T20:25:00.000-07:00

Mysticgarden. com, a holistic lifestyle company announces the launch of its new B2C/B2B mystic and holistic content services.

Companies seeking mystical or holistic content can quickly find a variety of resources and information tools from Mystic Garden. Even if a business is not itself Ânew ageÂ, new age content can be themed to meet any web sites requirements.

(PRWEB) March 26, 2003

March 25, 2003.

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mysticgarden. com, a holistic lifestyle company announces the launch of its new B2C/B2B mystic and new age content services on 4/1/2003.

With an ever-growing interest in all things Ânew ageÂ, people are seeking new and informative ways to access personal information of a mystical or holistic nature. The term 'new age' covers the areas of astrology, tarot, dreams, alternative health, meditation, yoga and dozens of other mind body spirit topics.

Companies seeking mystical or holistic content can quickly find a variety of content resources and marketing tools from Mystic Garden. Even if a business is not itself Ânew ageÂ, new age content can be themed to meet any web sites requirements.

Our content partnership services include:

Â· Customized and co-branded search directoryÂs and yellow pages.

Â· Customized and co-branded mobile storefronts.

Â· Customized and co-branded new age ezine

Â· Mystic automated readings and holistic guides that include: Astrology, Tarot, Dreams, Fortune Cookie, Mystic Oracle, Crystals, Colors, Aromatherapy, Herbs, and Vitamins. With more categories to be added.

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Varlink Announce the Launch of the New HC100 Wristband Printer by Zebra Technologies

2011-03-23T14:03:00.000-07:00

Varlink Announce the Launch of the New HC100 Wristband Printer by Zebra Technologies

Varlink, the York-based specialist distributor of mobile computing and associated barcode printing products is pleased to introduce the new HC100 wristband printer from Zebra Technologies.

(PRWEB) July 30, 2008

The HC100 Patient I. D printing solution was developed to meet the unique needs of healthcare providers and makes wristband printing easier and more cost-effective than laser solutions. This solution combines the reliable HC100 direct thermal printer, as well as easy-to-load cartridges containing the industry's only antimicrobial-coated wristbands, the Zebra's Z-Band® wristbands.

Sabine Kelly, Varlink Marketing Manager commented, "We are pleased to add the HC100 printer to our portfolio. Zebra products can help a growing number of our VARs offer healthcare professionals solutions complying with a new legislation coming into force on July 18th standardising the use of patient wristbands. This legislation states that all NHS organisations in England and Wales will have to issue patient wristbands containing the patient's name, date of birth, NHS unique number and first line of address. All this information can easily be easily incorporated into a 2D barcode printed on the patient wristband itself. The barcode can then be scanned at the point of care to help eliminate errors and mistakes."

Bill Gordon, Varlink Technology Director addedc "Compared to other wristband printing methods, the HC100 is easier to use. It comes with integrated media cartridges, which are easier and quicker to load, hence the time saving element is considerable. All these features make the HC100 a total solution for wristband printing. A growing number of our resellers have identified opportunities in the healthcare market and I am convinced that this new printer will be well received within our reseller community."

Varlink will be stocking the HC100 wristband printer from Monday 21st July, 2008.

For details on the HC100 features and capabilities, please visit our website at www. varlink. co. uk

For further information, please contact:
Sabine Kelly
Marketing Manager
Varlink Ltd
Unit 1, Osbaldwick Industrial Estate
Osbaldwick,
York
YO19 5UX
Tel: 01904 717186
E-mail: sabine. kelly @ varlink. co. uk
Web: www. varlink. co. uk

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IS THE FAT YOU EAT KILLING YOU? Two seagulls, a herd of pigeons and a dog named Transit just canÂt be wrong on this one ... or could they? By Lieutenant Colonel Bob Weinstein

2011-03-23T03:21:00.000-07:00

IS THE FAT YOU EAT KILLING YOU? Two seagulls, a herd of pigeons and a dog named Transit just canÂt be wrong on this one... or could they? By Lieutenant Colonel Bob Weinstein.

Well, yes, probably most of it, if your fat intake is made up of saturated, hydrogenated and trans fats, it is having a major negative impact on your state of health. You may not feel some of it or you just feel tired all the time. Find out what Jake, two seagulls, a herd of pigeons and a dog named Transit think about all this fat and get some easy to understand answers.

(PRWEB) October 13, 2003

"Two seagulls, a herd of pigeons and my dog named Transit just canÂt be wrong on this one. I come to the beach every weekend and share my fries, hot dog and popcorn Â and you should see em! Act like they havenÂt eaten in weeks and they just got done with the tourist on the beach blanket next to mine," Jake remarks to Bob Weinstein, known as the Health Colonel, who is conducting one of his military-style workouts on Fort Lauderdale Beach. ÂJake, everybody likes to have a little fun with food and, yes, I too will indulge in a hot dog every now and then and enjoy every bite! Sugar, salt and fat intake can actually act like a drug and the seagulls, pigeons and your dog Transit are responding just like us.Â

Jake and his dog Transit both were overweight. Walking across the sand was a visible burden for both of them. Why Jake would name his dog Transit remains a mystery. When Transit walked Â or really more like waddled Â he shouldÂve had a sign on his back end that said ÂWIDE LOAD, PASS WITH CAUTIONÂ. "Mass" Transit takes on a whole new meaning. Anyhow, I guess Transit must have been a fast moving, agile dog once upon a time. Jake loved Transit and shared everything with him, even made him overweight just like Jake. When they would walk it was hard to tell who imitated whom. YouÂd think they were related.

ÂBob what can I do to get rid of this extra fat on me and olÂ Transit? IÂm 48, have a sedentary office job and the only exercise I get is to drive to the grocery store and walk the aisles. Â Jake asks. Bob responds with the reply that has been heard over and over again, ÂEat right and exercise. I know that that statement alone will not help you to get started. LetÂs keep it simple and easy to understand. HereÂs some of what you need to know Â"

DonÂt become prey to processed foods. Treat your trip to the grocery store like a hunt. And as with every hunt you will find prey and predator. Are you prey or predator when you grocery shop? HereÂs a sign I saw in a grocery store: "1 to 12 servings, depending on how your day went." Such a sign is trying to make you the prey! DonÂt let it happen! Explore the options and carefully look for whole foods that are closer to nature, which means as unprocessed as possible. You will be surprised at the discoveries you will make and you will raise your level of awareness of just what is healthier and what to avoid! And you will start avoiding certain foods. This much is easy. Stay away from junk foods and the nice to have munchies which are usually high in fat, sugar and/or salt, and eliminate sugar and diet beverages - drink water instead.

Already confused? HereÂs a quick and easy overview of what you need to know about fats:

Partially hydrogenated fat is bad fat. Hydrogenated means bombarded with hydrogen. This makes margarine solid and is used in commercial baked goods and to make shortening out of vegetable oil.

Saturated fat is bad fat. This is naturally hydrogenated fat. No more than 10% of your diet should include saturated fat, which of course means that a little regular saturated fat will probably not harm you.

Trans fats are very bad, if not worse than saturated and hydrogenated. No, it has nothing to do with oversized cross dressers! This stuff (oils) is processed with high heat to make the oils stable for a longer shelf life.

No, you're not going to fall over dead if you eat a muffin at a coffee shop, bakery or from the grocery store.

What you will find in the grocery store and restaurants is that trans fat is Âhidden" and wrongfully sold as "good" fat. Canola oil, soy oil and corn oil are bad fats because they contain lots of trans fats to extend the shelf life. I recommend throwing this stuff away and never cooking with it or using it on salads again! Anything called "salad oil" or "vegetable oilÂ has lots of trans fats.

Olive, peanut and sesame oils are some excellent examples of good fats as long as they are cold pressed. There are others. These are stable fats in their natural state and can therefore naturally have a long shelf life.

My advice to you is to eat natural, cold pressed, oils that have not been processed, such as coconut, peanut, olive, sesame. Be aware that the word ÂnaturalÂ does not mean that the fat or oil is still in its natural state. It really is not very natural if it has been processed.

The good fats in the right quantities have many benefits for your health. The good fats protect against aging, improve the immune system, balance hormone production, and improve brain function and vision.

Two things you can do now to live longer and healthier:

1. Make extra virgin olive oil your margarine, butter, vegetable oil, canola oil or whatever bad oil you use.

2. Stay away from processed foods. Ok, the question comes, "Well what's processed food?" Here's my definition on what it is not. Food in its natural state is not processed. Ok, that still doesn't help you. If the food is in it's natural "killed' state, be it plant or animal, it is natural.

A couple of quick test questions on whether food is processed or not: Which oatmeal is processed, instant or the stuff you have to cook a long time? You get it! The stuff you have to cook a long time is closest to its natural "killed" state. Which are processed Â canned or frozen vegetables? Canned, of course. Frozen is not processed as long as it was in it's natural "killed" state when it went into deep freeze. What about all those sandwich meats to include hotdogs? They are processed unless they are indeed in their natural, ÂkilledÂ state. Organic does not mean natural. Organic could actually be processed or natural.

See a doctor on all health concerns to include nutrition and exercise.

About the trainer and author:

Born in Washington, D. C., grew up in Virginia and spent twenty years in Berlin, Germany, Bob Weinstein is retired from the Army Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel with 30 years of service. He has been featured on television's Fox Sports Net and in the men's lifestyle magazine RAZOR. His background is unique and diverse... military instructor, attorney, motivational speaker, wellness coach, certified corporate trainer, certified personal trainer with ACE, and fluent in German and English. He has also worked in the corporate environment in various management capacities. In furthering the fitness aspect of his military years, he started his own business "Fountain of Youth Fitness" and specializes in a military-style workout on Fort Lauderdale Beach that incorporates strength, cardio, flexibility and agility training, both personal training and group sessions. He is known as The Health Colonel and is a motivational speaker on topics of leadership, team building, sales, fitness, nutrition, health, wellness and the importance of the interrelationship of people. He is also presently writing a book on health and wellness. His mission is to help others lead healthier and happier lives. More about The Health Colonel at www. BeachBootCamp. net.

Press Releases about Bob Weinstein:

Fitness Guru and Retired Lieutenant Colonel Bob Weinstein Featured in RAZOR MAGAZINE, The Definitive Men's Lifestyle Magazine. ÂFive Weight-Loss Tips from the Health ColonelÂ and "Battle of the Bulge"

Http://www. prweb. com/releases/2003/12/prweb92819.php (http://www. prweb. com/releases/2003/12/prweb92819.php)

Drop and Give Me Twenty You Sorry Sack of Potatoes! A Satirical Depiction of A Serious Boot Camp Workout.

Http://www. prweb. com/releases/2003/10/prweb84711.php (http://www. prweb. com/releases/2003/10/prweb84711.php)

IS THE FAT YOU EAT KILLING YOU?

Http://www. prweb. com/releases/2003/10/prweb84304.htm (http://www. prweb. com/releases/2003/10/prweb84304.htm)

ENEMY "SOLDIERS" ON AMERICAN SOIL!

Http://www. prweb. com/releases/2003/8/prweb77638.php (http://www. prweb. com/releases/2003/8/prweb77638.php)

MARATHON WALKING A GROWING TREND

Charity Programs Help Average People Achieve Remarkable Goals

Http://www. prweb. com/releases/2003/7/prweb73187.htm (http://www. prweb. com/releases/2003/7/prweb73187.htm)

56 YEAR OLD FINDS FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH!

600 push-ups and eleven mile run on Fort Lauderdale Beach in the sand after 4 months of training with The Health Colonel.

Http://www. prweb. com/releases/2003/7/prweb73122.htm (http://www. prweb. com/releases/2003/7/prweb73122.htm)

African-American Organ Donor Educator & Advocate declares HE "has a dream" for Black History Month

2011-03-22T20:37:00.000-07:00

African-American Organ Donor Educator & Advocate declares HE "has a dream" for Black History Month

Mike Jones, kidney recipient, organ donor educator and advocate, President and CEO of the One Miracle Celebration of Life Foundation, and contributing author to the recently released Chicken Soup for the African-American Soul book has declared “he has a dream” to bring awareness about kidney disease and its causes to all kidney patients and families across the nation. So this month, Black History Month, Jones will begin his national crusade to educate the masses of color about kidney disease and organ donation and is available for speaking engagements and interviews.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 4, 2006

Mike Jones, kidney recipient, organ donor educator and advocate, President and CEO of the One Miracle Celebration of Life Foundation, and contributing author to the recently released Chicken Soup for the African-American Soul book has declared “he has a dream” to bring awareness about kidney disease and its causes to all kidney patients and families across the nation. With over 65,000 kidney patients in the country, 35% of them African American and 22% Hispanic, there are no foundations west of the Mississippi that focus on communities of color. So this month, Black History Month, Jones will begin his national crusade to educate the masses of color about kidney disease and organ donation and is available for speaking engagements and interviews.

Jones says, “Doctors, nurses, psychologists all tell you what you can and can not do when you are on dialysis, but when the question is asked, ‘Why?’ there is really no definitive answer. I asked my physician has he ever been on dialysis and all he could do was tell me no. So unless the physician has been in the position of the patient, there is no way s/he can know what an individual person can or cannot do unless they’ve been in that patient’s shoes. So being the rebel that I am and being told all these things that I couldn’t do, I just went ahead and done them. There are so many things a person can do on dialysis. What I am teaching is to incorporate kidney disease into your lifestyle as opposed to your lifestyle into kidney disease.”

Jones is focused on raising awareness to communities of color from a patient’s perspective because it makes such a difference in one’s improvement. As an Ambassador for One Legacy, a transplant donor network, and through his various speaking engagements and interviews, Jones sees his dream slowly turning into reality. He became an advocate for donor awareness education after he was blessed to receive a kidney after waiting five long years. He refused to let dialysis stop him from leading a normal productive life. On September 25, 2001, Jones, a young African-American Christian man, received the “gift of life” from his donor, Patricia Abdullah, a White Muslim woman whom he met while enrolled in a four-day Personal Self-Development seminar. After the surgery, Jones was told that it would take him in excess of a year to get back to his normal course of activities. He was able to participate with his normal activities within 6 months of his transplant.

To begin his national kidney awareness and organ donation crusade in celebration of Black History Month, Jones will be speaking at the National Alliance of Mental Health in Beverly Hills, CA on February 3rd. Other upcoming speaking engagements and events include: Feb 11th - Chicago State University in Chicago, IL; Feb 24th - Washington Preparatory High School and Chaparral High School in Temecula; Mar 1st – Garden Grove Rotary Club in Garden Grove, CA; Mar 4th - KSBR Radio interview in San Juan Capistrano, CA; Mar 5th - Donor Recognition Ceremony, Hyatt Regency, Long Beach, CA; Mar 11th – KRLA Radio interview with Dr. Gene Steiner; Mar 18th - HealthCare Partners Medical Group Health Fair, Central Los Angeles, CA; Mar 19th – 4th Annual “Evening of Jazz” Fundraising Event at The Vault 350 Concert Hall in Long Beach. Jones says, “It is such and honor and a pleasure to be able to give back to my community and continue to raise awareness of our culture, especially during Black History Month as we celebrate our culture.”

To book a speaking engagement or interview with Mike Jones, please call Kreative Konsepts, Inc. at (714) 293-5185 or visit www. onemiracle911.com for more information on The One Miracle Celebration of Life Foundation.

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Getting "Live" with Facial Fillers

2011-03-22T19:26:00.000-07:00

Getting "Live" with Facial Fillers

Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) July 21, 2005

Plump lips, smooth, beautiful faces - but at what price? In the last 3 years, various cosmetic fillers have been FDA approved and their demand among the public has skyrocketed. But even the most popular fillers such as Restylane, Hylaform and Captique are temporary, lasting only 4-6 months. Other plastic filler materials are often palpable, cause inflammation or infection, and have a firm, unnatural feel.

In a study of 150 patients over a three year period, Brent Moelleken, MD, FACS a nationally-renowned board certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills found that using his trademarked LIVE FILLJ procedure, the patients obtained PERMANENT results.

ÂUnlike fat injection, where most of the injected cells are damaged and do not Âtake,Â LIVE FILL cells are fully alive when they are placed into the aging area and continue to live as they normally would, so they yield permanent results,Â Dr. Moelleken explained. No idle words here: Dr. Moelleken has studied both fat injection and LIVE FILL cells under a microscope and with 3-D imaging to prove his point.

During a LIVE FILL procedure, Dr. Moelleken makes a small incision in the lower abdominal area and removes tissue, creating what looks like a fine Âstring of pearlsÂ consisting 100 percent of the patientÂs own tissues (no plastic or artificial materials are used). These strings are then placed into lips and underneath facial wrinkle lines. LIVE FILL can be used in any area on the face that needs volume restored.

LIPS, SMILE LINES, CHEEKS, CHEEBONES, even within the BROW are all areas that can be plumped and filledÂnaturally. The entire procedure takes from 45 minutes to 2 hours to perform and requires little recuperation time, typically a long weekend.

ÂIn all patients in our series,Â Dr. Moelleken says, Âyou can feel the soft LIVE FILL years later: the LIVE FILL survived in every patient.Â

Dr. Moelleken notes that the use of grafted materials in plastic surgery is actually a tried and true technique, but the grafts to date have been large and bulky for the precise placement now possible with his trademarked LIVE FILL process. And LIVE FILL cannot be rejected by the body, because it comes from the patient themselves.

DonÂt plan on running to your plastic surgeon to get LIVE FILL yet! Dr. MoellekenÂs work has just been accepted for presentation at the American Society of Plastic Surgery International meeting to be held this September in Chicago.

Dr. Moelleken has several pre-selected patients willing to be featured in print media or on camera for LIVE FILL interviews. He is also available for selected interviews with print or television media prior to the presentation of his material to the scientific societies.

BIO: Brent Moelleken, M. D. is a Beverly Hills plastic and reconstructive surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is an attending physician at UCLA Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Hospitals. He has studied at Harvard and has his MD from Yale University. He has been practicing in Beverly Hills since 1995. He has numerous studies and papers on his American Society Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) award winning superficial cheek lift and over 70 published articles and abstracts, including many in the Journal of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. He is a surgeon on ABCÂS hit show ÂExtreme Makeover,Â and Discovery Health Channel, and has over 75 television appearances including Dateline, ABC, CBS, NBC, Extra, and numerous national and international shows. View these at: www. drbrent. com

For more information and to interview Dr. Moelleken, please call Dayna or Kelsey at The Professional Image, Inc. (949) 760-1522.

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HAITI CLINC SERVES POOREST OF THE POOR

2011-03-21T14:41:00.000-07:00

HAITI CLINC SERVES POOREST OF THE POOR

LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL MISSION SERVICE WORK AT SIMEUS FOUNDATION CLINIC IN HAITI

(PRWEB) April 18, 2003

The SimÃ©us Foundation and Loma Linda University's Students for International Mission Service just completed a medical mission to Haiti in which almost 400 patients were treated. The staff of 10 included doctors, nurses, public health specialists and other health professionals. During the one week stay, public health students went into the community to conduct interviews to find out what the community views as the most important problems to be addressed by the clinic.

The SimÃ©us Foundation welcomes health professionals who are interested in participating in a future medical mission Â or even sponsoring one in the future. Please contact Vanessa Dickey, Executive Director of the Foundation at (817) 473-5246. The foundation is also looking for donated medicine and medical supplies. Antibiotics, drugs to treat high blood pressure, diuretics, anti-diarrheal, pain medication, etc. are the most commonly prescribed.

The SimÃ©us Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. All donations of medicine, equipment, time/services and cash are tax deductible.

Remote Teleradiology: A New Option for $575/month

2011-03-20T18:53:00.000-07:00

Remote Teleradiology: A New Option for $575/month

Many hospitals and clinics, especially in rural America, need the benefits of teleradiology, the ability for remote radiologists to interpret their diagnostic images and consult with physicians on treatment options. Unfortunately, most of these facilities cannot afford the cost to purchase and install servers in their facility. A new offering, Remote Teleradiology, makes the benefits of professional teleradiology available to these facilities with the installation of little or no equipment at their site. Contract costs are usually low enough to fit their operating budget without the extended process of board approval.

Sugar Land, TX (PRWEB) April 14, 2004 -

Â Many hospitals and clinics, especially in rural America, need the benefits of teleradiology, the ability for remote radiologists to interpret their diagnostic images and consult with physicians on treatment options. Unfortunately, most of these facilities cannot afford the cost to purchase and install servers in their facility. A new offering, Remote Teleradiology, makes the benefits of professional teleradiology available to these facilities with the installation of little or no equipment at their site. Contract costs are usually low enough to fit their operating budget without the extended process of board approval.

Radiologists are highly-skilled doctors who specialize in reading and interpreting images from diagnostic systems, such as X-Ray, ultrasound, or magnetic resonance (MR). These specialists produce reports to doctors that assist them in deciding on treatment options for their patients.

As critical as the radiologistÂs role is in the treatment process, many areas of the country are experiencing an acute shortage of radiologists. In Texas, for example, roughly one-half of the practicing radiologists are expected to retire within the next 5 years. This shortage is especially acute for rural healthcare facilities that must compete with large urban hospitals for the available staff. The lack of on-staff radiologists can mean the loss of patients and related income because they cannot diagnose quickly enough. Many rural facilities are forced to use circuit radiologists who stop by for a few hours once a week.

The answer to most of these problems is teleradiology, the science of securely transmitting and displaying diagnostic images using public transmission methods, such as the Internet. Using teleradiology, any digital image can be sent to and temporarily stored on remote servers. With any computer connected to the Internet, a radiologist located anywhere in the world can download, display, and manipulate those images so they can interpret the study and produce a report.

The cost of installing teleradiology, usually between $35,000 and $50,000, is often prohibitive for smaller hospitals, clinics and imaging centers. This critical need is pushed back to wait for future grants or other cash infusion.

There is no longer a need for delay. Engineers at Miner Miracles LTD have designed, fully tested and proven a new method for delivering teleradiology on a remote basis. Remote Teleradiology allows digital diagnostic images to be sent to remote servers as though they were installed on the local network for the facility. Once stored on the central servers, radiologists can download, manipulate and interpret studies with a full reporting component that includes dictation.

The annual contract provides Remote Teleradiology for the equivalent of $575/month. This contract provides the following services:

ÂHIPAA and DICOM compliance.

ÂProfessional setup, installation assistance, user training, 8x5x5 help desk.

ÂBandwidth and temporary storage space on our servers.

ÂSophisticated image viewer with full reporting cycle.

All data transmission over the Internet and data storage on hard drives is encrypted to prevent hacking and protect patient privacy.

The teleradiology system has been proven in dozens of installations in hospitals, clinics and imaging centers. The Remote Teleradiology configuration has been proven in over six months of operation in hospital installations.

Any facility anywhere in the world with a reliable broadband Internet connection can now take advantage of these savings. With increased contract fees, remote picture archival and communication systems (PACS) technology and/or complete remote radiology information systems (RIS) technology is available using the same topology.

Facilities are encouraged to investigate MML Remote Teleradiology technology with a complete demonstration of all systems functions.

Additional information can be found at http://www. minermiraclesltd. com/remote_telerad_FAQ. htm (http://www. minermiraclesltd. com/remote_telerad_FAQ. htm)

About Miner Miracles LTD

MML supplies turnkey digital diagnostic imaging management: teleradiology, RIS integration, digitizers, diagnostic workstations, PACS and VPACSÂ archival. The company also manages the largest teleradiology network of its kind, the Lone Star VPACSÂ Teleradiology Network, providing network monitoring, maintenance and 24/7 help desk operations to hospitals, clinics and imaging centers.

Contact Information:

Ms. Deborah Miner

Miner Miracles LTD

281.494.6644 tel

281.494.2224 fax

Http://www. minermiraclesLTD. com (http://www. minermiraclesLTD. com)
Dminer@MinerMiraclesLTD. com

Reverse Mortgages to Help America’s Seniors Act Approved by U. S. House of Representatives

2011-03-19T19:17:00.000-07:00

Reverse Mortgages to Help America’s Seniors Act Approved by U. S. House of Representatives

1st Reverse Mortgage USA®, a division of Mountain Pacific Mortgage, a Colorado based full service mortgage banker specializing in net branching, commercial loans and reverse mortgages today noted that last week the U. S. House of Representatives approved a bill that would remove the existing limit on how many reverse mortgages the Federal Housing Administration may insure. The legislation eliminates the cap on the number of reverse mortgages that can be insured by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Lakewood, CO (PRWEB) December 23, 2005

The legislation eliminates the cap on the number of reverse mortgages that can be insured by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

H. R. 2892, the Reverse Mortgages to Help America’s Seniors Act, applies to loans issued under the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

A Senate version of the bill introduced by Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) is pending approval. Both bills enjoy bi-partisan support in Congress and are endorsed by consumer groups, such as AARP.

“Passage by the U. S. Senate is critical for America’s seniors. Reverse mortgages enable seniors to convert part of their home equity into income, without having to sell their homes.

Seniors’ ability to increase their monthly incomes to pay for home repair, rising property taxes, and the increasing cost of health care is providing incredible peace of mind for seniors”, and we can take great comfort in knowing that the availability of this program is not in jeopardy said Barry Scoles, division manager of 1st Reverse Mortgage USA®.

The Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), an FHA insured reverse mortgage program that started in 1989 has a limit of 250,000 reverse mortgages. HECM loans are the most popular reverse-mortgage product. In April 2005, concerns of a possible suspension of the program arose when the cap was almost reached. The 2005 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill raised the cap from 150,000 to 250,000.

A reverse mortgage is a loan that enables homeowners 62 or older to borrow against the equity in their homes, without having to sell the home, give up title, or take on new monthly mortgage payments. Loan proceeds can be used for any purpose, and taken out as a lump sum, fixed monthly payments, line of credit, or a combination.

The loan amount depends on the borrower’s age, current interest rates, and the value and location of the home. A reverse mortgage does not have to be repaid until the borrower moves out of the home permanently, and the repayment amount cannot exceed the value of the home. A senior’s home does not have to be owned free and clear to qualify for a reverse mortgage. Reverse mortgages are often used to retire existing debt on a home.

About 1st Reverse Mortgage USA®

1st Reverse Mortgage USA® is a division of Mountain Pacific Mortgage Company (MPM). We are a Colorado Based HUD approved Mortgage Banker and Fannie Mae direct seller, and MPM owns the Colorado franchise of the USA Loan Network. Last year this network funded in excess of 30 billion dollars in residential mortgages.

Our reverse mortgage division, 1st Reverse Mortgage USA® is among the top five originators of reverse mortgages in the Southwest region of the country, and among the top five percent in the nation. We have been the featured speaker at numerous consumer and trade events throughout the country, and in 2004 and 2005 we were Colorado’s organizer and host for National Age In Place Week.

1st Reverse Mortgage USA® is a featured reverse mortgage lender on the consumer advocate web site of the Tom Martino Troubleshooter Network, and in 2003 and 2004 MPM received the Colorado Better Business Bureau’s highest honor the Gold Star Award of Excellence.

Throughout a 10 state region we have organized a Network of more than 70 1st Reverse Mortgage USA™ branch offices, Banks, Credit Unions, and qualified mortgage brokers into the 1st Reverse Mortgage USA Lender Network®. Over the years in our country we have come to expect a certain standard of excellence when a company has received recognition by such organizations as the BBB or the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval. When you are working with a member of the 1st Reverse Mortgage USA Lender Network™ you can take peace of mind in knowing they have met certain standards or excellence, and are backed by some of the leading experts in their field.

We are currently serving the needs of seniors in the following states: Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Arizona, Washington, and Oregon. To locate a member of the 1st Reverse Mortgage USA Lender Network™ in your area please call us toll free at 1-877-217-0166.

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Finding Infertility Treatment Bargains In Tough Economic Times

2011-03-15T19:14:00.000-07:00

Finding Infertility Treatment Bargains In Tough Economic Times

The cost of infertility treatments can quickly add up for couples trying to conceive. New infertility treatment bargains can help couples save cash for when their bundle of joy arrives.

Gainesville, FL (PRWEB) November 12, 2008

Finding the right infertility treatment is already difficult for many of the seven million US women and their partners diagnosed with infertility. Today's tough economy can make that task even more challenging.

Infertility treatments are not covered by insurance in most states, leaving many patients overwhelmed with the high costs of medical treatment, surgery, and fertility drugs. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) shows the average price of in vitro fertilization (IVF) is $12,400 per attempt. With a national IVF pregnancy rate of around 30%, several attempts may be required, increasing costs further.

"Several IVF clinics are starting to offer lower cost alternatives, such as a guarantee of success within three attempts or some refund," said Richard King, MD., a co-author of the upcoming book, Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain (http://www. clearpassage. com/resources/book. php). "Be sure to ask if the program reimburses for fertility medications, which can cost several thousand dollars per cycle."

Whether daunted by the high costs, health concerns about surgery or fertility drugs, or by religious beliefs, some couples turn to alternative therapies. "At least three alternative infertility treatments (http://www. clearpassage. com/infertility/female-infertility. php) have been shown to improve fertility" according to infertility expert, physical therapist Belinda Wurn and co-author of 'Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain.'

"Acupuncture, group therapy, and a manual physical therapy (Wurn Technique®) have published peer-reviewed studies showing increased pregnancy rates," explained Dr. King. Acupuncture increased IVF pregnancy rates when performed 25 minutes before and after embryo transfer, according to a German study published in 'Fertility and Sterility' (2002). Acupuncture sessions generally range from $60 to $100 per session.

In another F&S study (2000), group therapy increased fertility rates. Group therapy can be a real bargain, especially since many organizations and communities offer free sessions.

The Wurn Technique®, a manual physical therapy, increased pregnancy rates for women seeking natural conception to 71%. It also increased clinical pregnancy rates for those using IVF to 67%, when used before embryo transfer, according to a study in 'Medscape General Medicine' (2004). The women in the studies averaged five years of infertility before receiving the therapy.

"The Wurn Technique appeals to many women as an infertility treatment because it does not involve drugs or surgery," Wurn said. "In addition, the treatment costs are significantly less than IVF."

Wurn developed the therapy with her husband Larry Wurn to help cure her pelvic pain 20 years ago. Wurn states, "I am thrilled that we are now able to offer an affordable infertility treatment that is effective." Studies and citations on the Wurn Technique® have been published in major medical journals including 'Fertility and Sterility,' 'Medscape General Medicine,' and 'Contemporary Ob/Gyn.'

To learn more about the Wurn Technique (http://www. clearpassage. com/infertility/female-infertility. php) and other less expensive ways to treat female infertility, go to www. clearpassage. com

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Announcing the Grand Opening of the Samara Hospital in Auburn, In

2011-03-14T18:13:00.000-07:00

Announcing the Grand Opening of the Samara Hospital in Auburn, In

(PRWEB) March 5, 2004

Northeastern Center, an outpatient and inpatient mental health provider based in Kendallville, IN announces the opening of their new Samara psychiatric hospital.

The grand opening will be held on Monday, March 8th. The event will kick off with a ribbon cutting at 3:00 pm followed by an open house until 6:30 pm. The event is open to the general public.

The new 15-bed psychiatric hospital, located in Auburn at 1850 Wesley Road, will feature private rooms for patients. Seven of the private rooms will be part of an expandable unit for adults, and three rooms will be utilized for adolescent patients. Five additional rooms will be used for adults, geriatrics or adolescents, depending on the patient population. According to Kathy McCarthy, Samara Director, Âthe hospital will employ a staff of approximately 25 employees, including RNÂs, LPNÂs, and Mental Health TechniciansÂ. In addition, the facility will maintain two staff psychiatrists, Medical Director Dr. Frank Cyran and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Fred Lipovitch.

Northeastern Center has served northeastern Indiana since 1977. The center operates outpatient and residential mental health facilities in the counties of DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble, Kosciusko, & Steuben. The center employs a staff of more than 200 employees.

Key Staff:

Samara Hospital Director: Kathy McCarthy

Medical Director: Dr. Frank Cyran, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist: Dr. Fred Lipovitch, MD

Chief Executive Officer: Jerry Hollister

Chief Operating Officer: Michael Theall

Chief Clinical Officer: Suzanne Sprague

Www. northeasterncenter. org

All questions and correspondence should be directed to:

Michael Steigmeyer,

Public Relations Coordinator

(260) 347Â2453

Northeastern Center

220 South Main Street

P. O. Box 817

Kendallville, IN 46755

16,000 San Diego Children and Adults Get Early Christmas Presents

2011-03-10T19:34:00.000-08:00

16,000 San Diego Children and Adults Get Early Christmas Presents

Toys for Joy exists to bring joy to those who need it most, the 16.8%* of San Diego County's children who are living in poverty. This year, in addition to the 10,000 toys and 60,000 pounds of food that will be distributed to families in need, there will also be free food, clothing, and groceries, live entertainment, a children’s fun zone, and a special venue for teens.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) December 1, 2010

Last year, the rain came down but nothing dampened the spirits of the Toys for Joy volunteers, who gave out more than 12,000 toys and 10,000 bags of groceries to more than 8,000 people who attended the annual Christmas outreach.

Over 2,300 volunteers from a dozen other churches joined to also provide meals, clothing, haircuts and medical services to the attendees, many of whom waited in line as early as 2AM, endured the rain and trekked through mud-soaked fields in order to ensure their families would have a memorable Christmas.

Organizers hope that this year’s 14th Annual Toys for Joy event at Abraham Lincoln High School and Walter J. Porter Elementary School will have an even greater impact, especially in light of the financial hardships many families will experience this Christmas because of today’s economy. About 16,000 children and adults are expected to attend.

“More than ever, people need to step up and help those who are in need this year,” said Miles McPherson, pastor of Rock Church. “Christmas is a time when God showed His love for us, and we’re ready to show God’s love in the communities where we live and serve. That’s the purpose of the church.”

In addition to toys, a food court and clothing, this year’s event will feature a Teen Area, with live bands, guest speakers, dance crews and graffiti artists. Community partners will be on hand to provide information about resources available to residents that include job training and placement programs, inner-city tutoring, gang alternatives and more.

The church has organized Toys for Joy since 1996. The event is part of the Do Something World campaign. Last year, the Rock Church donated 615,956 hours of community service to the City of San Diego (valued at $9.6 million*) with 166,251 of these hours given directly to Mayor Jerry Sanders for projects specifically identified by him, saving the city $2.6 million. This year's goal is 700,000 hours, with 200,000 hours going directly to the Mayor's projects. To date, 450,955 hours of city-transforming ministry service have been completed.

This year’s Toys for Joy will be held from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Abraham Lincoln High School, 4777 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113.

For information on how you can volunteer or make a donation, visit http://www. toys-for-joy. org

Link to 2009 Toys for Joy photos: http://www. therocksandiego. org/pictures/2009-12-12-toys4joy/6/

WHEN:
Saturday, December 11, 2010
9 AM - 4 PM

WHERE:
Abraham Lincoln High School
4777 Imperial Avenue
San Diego, CA 92113
*(Media Entrance: ALHS Administration Building off Imperial Ave)

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
Interview opportunity with Rock Church Senior Pastor and author of "DO Something: Make Your Life Count" Miles McPherson Visuals of thousands of local residents receiving free health screenings, toys, lunch, free groceries, etc. In partnership with Petco Park, Marines, Navy, SageTree Solutions, Rockpile, Rock Thrift Store, Macys, Mattel, Henrys Marketplace, SDUSD, SD Special Events, McMillian, England Lighting Systems, Lakeside Equipment, SD Food Bank, C&M Relocation Systems, many local entertainers and more.

ABOUT TOYS FOR JOY
Toys for Joy was founded by Pastor Miles McPherson of the Rock Church in 1996 to partner with local churches and community businesses and serve Southeastern San Diego. For the past 13 years, Toys for Joy has impacted thousands of lives through volunteers that provide toys, clothing, and food, in addition to health and community services.

ABOUT THE ROCK

The Rock is San Diego’s largest church and the 19th largest church in the nation according to Outreach Magazine's 2009 "100 Largest and Fastest-Growing Churches in America" survey. It was started in 2000 by Pastor Miles McPherson, a former NFL player. Over 12,500 people attend the Rock's five Sunday services.

*Source: KidsData. org

For more information go to http://www. therocksandiego. org

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Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Demands Federal Investigation Of Florida Homebuilders Colluding To Conceal Toxic Chinese Drywall In 2005-2006

2011-03-08T17:39:00.000-08:00

Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Demands Federal Investigation Of Florida Homebuilders Colluding To Conceal Toxic Chinese Drywall In 2005-2006

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is demanding a United States Department of Justice criminal investigation of a major Florida homebuilding supply firm, a Chinese drywall manufacturer, and numerous major US homebuilders conspiring to conceal toxic Chinese drywall information from 1000's-to-perhaps 10,000's of Florida homeowners/families in 2005 & 2006. The group says,"we don't think its just Florida we are talking about either. We think the same types of collusion between homebuilders, and Chinese drywall makers was happening in Alabama, Louisiana, Southeast Texas, and Mississippi-its a small world, and they had to have known, as far back as 2005-2006, its now 2010." The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says,"and insurance companies should be included too-like no one in the insurance industry knew? AC coils were turning black, failing & homeowners were sick, and the insurance companies all of a sudden were having to pick up the tab on thousands of AC unit failures in Florida, and other US Southeast States, in 2005-2006." Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter. Com

Washington, DC (Vocus) July 12, 2010

According the Americas Watchdog's Chinese Drywall Complaint Center, "we always knew that at some point in time it would be revealed, that major US homebuilders had colluded, and conspired with building supply firms, and manufacturers of toxic Chinese drywall to conceal the obvious from completely innocent US homeowners." They say, "we also always knew, there was no way possible homeowners in Florida, or other US Southeast states could be sick, they could be on their second, or third AC coil; and every executive in the Florida homebuilding, AC, mortgage banking, and insurance industries had amnesia about the realities of toxic Chinese drywall? Toxic Chinese drywall, US homebuilders, and their pals in the US Southeast-was always a house of cards." The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is now saying,"with the revelation that a major Florida homebuilding supply chain, along with a major manufacturer of toxic Chinese drywall, coupled with major US homebuilders all knew about the toxic Chinese drywall issue as far back as 2005, and failed to disclose this critical fact to 10,000's of completely innocent US homeowners, we are demanding the US Justice Department launch a major national criminal investigation into the issue-NOW." The group also says, "now would also be a really good time for President Obama to address this gigantic toxic Chinese drywall housing disaster in public-for the first time ever. The Obama Administration has known about the toxic Chinese drywall disaster since at least March of 2009, yet President Obama has failed to mention the topic in public one time since that time?" Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter. Com

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is also saying, "as long as we are at it, we are also demanding the Obama Administration bring in the IRS. Most of the workers who installed the toxic Chinese drywall in Florida, and other US States were undocumented, the major homebuilders knew it, and they created a phoney 1099 tax fraud scheme to not have to pay Federal taxes on these workers." Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter. Com

So who are the other bad guys in this US housing Chinese drywall disaster, aside from the Chinese, and what would seem like an endless river of toxic garbage being imported from China? The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says,"in addition to some US homebuilders trying to save a buck, there is no way major US air conditioning manufacturers did not know something was horribly wrong as far back as 2005. No one has ever seen thousands of AC coils fail in a year-or less-but that's what was happening in Florida in 2005-or before & they had to have known it was the toxic Chinese drywall." The group says, "further, the US insurance, or banking sectors should not be allowed to weasel out of this mess. Aside from failed AC coils failures, microwaves failing, refrigerators failing, Florida homeowners were sick, and they were submitting claims to their insurance companies-or they were just walking away from their homes, and no one in national mortgage banking, or the US insurance industry knew something was wrong? BS!" Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter. Com

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says, "as long as President Obama is at it; he should explain to the nation why the absolutely worthless US Consumer Products Safety Commission has failed to recall one sheet of toxic Chinese drywall." They also say, "why has the even more worthless US Centers for Disease Control failed to provide health care protocols for health care workers dealing with thousands of citizens suffering from toxic Chemical exposure issues in the US Southeast? Mr. President-times up-do something. These innocent homeowners, and their children need help-NOW!" Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter. Com

Note from the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center," US Banks, or mortgage loan servicers are still selling foreclosures in Florida, and other states, that contain toxic Chinese drywall with no disclosure-this needs to change now." The group says,"in addition some desperate homebuilders are quietly fixing these houses, with a make it up as you go along remediation protocol, and then taking the toxic Chinese drywall to a city dump, or county land fills. Why have a EPA?" Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter. Com.

(United States District Court-Eastern District of Louisiana MDL Case #2047).

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ReThinking eHealth Webinar Announced - eHealth Experience Officer Needed Will a New Hospital Executive Emerge as Health Care Reforms?

2011-03-07T14:41:00.000-08:00

ReThinking eHealth Webinar Announced - eHealth Experience Officer Needed Will a New Hospital Executive Emerge as Health Care Reforms?

Birmingham, Ala. (PRWEB) August 30, 2009

Is Meaningful Use a game changer for your hospital? Remember how HIPAA created new positions called security, privacy or compliance officers. Why? To ensure hospitals and their vendors met the requirements and protected the hospital from possible penalties.

Meaningful Use has incorporated eHealth technologies, practices and processes as part of what will become an integral strategic component within the hospital. Like HIPAA, the emergence of an eHealth Officer will become critical. Why? To ensure hospitals and their vendors comply to Meaningful Use and avoid penalties, but unlike the un-funded HIPAA, hospitals will be incented to comply.

Join us for the next reThinking eHealth Webinar, as the presenters discuss the emerging need for an eHealth Experience Officer. Cheryl Eck, who has served as the Director of eHealth at Edward Hospital and Health Services in Illinois for the past three years, will provide information on how to effectively operate an eHealth office and interact with departments and hospital executives across the organization. Debbie Sarra, MEDSEEK's eHealth Office Program Manager, will share how she is helping organizations oversee, manage and build eHealth offices in their facilities.

Garett Trumpower, VP of Strategy and Consulting for MEDSEEK, will explain the added benefits to a hospital of an eHealth Officer, including ways to increase revenue numbers, decrease expenses, improve hospital staff productivity and use the facets of eHealth to gain market share in the surrounding community. In addition, Garett will reveal some of the consequences a hospital might face if they do not establish an eHealth office within the next two to three years.

To register, visit http://www. medseek. com/rethinkingehealth (http://www. medseek. com/rethinkingehealth). As part of MEDSEEK's commitment to advancing eHealth education, the reThinking eHealth Educational Webinar Series is provided for individuals in the healthcare industry at no cost. Attendees must register to participate.

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New Memoir Encourages Readers to Never Give Up and Trust in God

2011-03-06T11:33:00.000-08:00

New Memoir Encourages Readers to Never Give Up and Trust in God

Author reaches out to those who live in poverty and fear to strengthen their faith to overcome life’s challenges.

Miami, FL (Vocus) September 10, 2010

Throughout the course of his life, God has appeared to Edward Sylvain through dreams and visions. He has also been blessed with the talent of reading and writing. Now he shares the story of his life in The Struggle Never Ends, where he spreads God’s news around the whole world and encourages those who are often discouraged, lonely, abused, unhappy and depressed.

In this part memoir, part collection of poems, Sylvain reveals the difficult struggles that he and his family went through. They suffered greatly from starvation and adversity. There were times when they failed to eat, and when their father died, their mother had no choice but to find work in order to keep her children alive. As he grew up, the author got on the wrong side of the law and was thrown in jail. It seemed as though his struggles would never end...

Being born and raised in the ghetto made things difficult. Thus, Sylvain got caught up in trouble. But he made a decision to give up all his wrongdoings and accepted Jesus as his Saviour. This change led him to become a better person and a unique to cease all pains and failures. Now he reaches out to those who live in poverty and fear, to trust in God and never give up.

“We knew through painful experiences poverty is never pleasant to the poor though it is the ugly facts of life which compelled him to remain at the bottom of deep blue sea… Love, unity, strength, courage, health, faith, and determination are the most equivalent facts humankind cannot survived without…” says Sylvain.

The Struggle Never Ends will be featured at this year’s Frankfurt International Book Fair in Frankfurt, Germany on October 6 to 10, 2010. For more information, log on to Xlibris. com (http://www2.xlibris. com/bookstore/bookdisplay. aspx? bookid=78177).

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2011-03-05T03:43:00.001-08:00

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Seniors Are Falling and CanÂt Get Up

2011-03-05T02:09:00.000-08:00

Seniors Are Falling and CanÂt Get Up

Senior citzens in our country are falling at an alarming rate, usually resulting in injury or even death. What is being done about this dilema that outpaces drownings 3 to 1? Falls may be preventable. It takes a little work, a little planning, and sometimes a little courage.

(PRWEB) July 29, 2004

A few years ago there was a commercial whose tag line proclaimed, ÂIÂve fallen and canÂt get up.Â As we age, we are faced with a new series of problems different than those faced in our youth, the most prevalent of which is falling (sometimes fatally). Falls are becoming more and more routine with the senior population, averaging 1 out of every 3 persons over the age of 65 who live independently in their own home. The numbers increase to 1 out of every 2 for those over the age of 75. The numbers become even more staggering - 70% of accidental deaths in people over the age of 75 result from falls. We are faced with an estimated $79 billion paid out in medical expenses each year as a result of falls. Yet, with the increase in medical costs, we sit and watch as our parents, grandparents, and friends suffer needlessly with little to no intervention. Are there simple solutions to this debilitating and paralyzing threat that plagues our senior population? Or do we hope and pray that our loved ones will not be another statistic.

Falls may be preventable. It takes a little work, a little planning, and sometimes a little courage. Recently, the United States Congress addressed these very issues by introducing The Elder Fall Prevention Act of 2002. This bill, if passed, will allow for public funds to be used for the education of seniors in fall prevention, as well as fund the research for services to be extended under Medicare/Medicaid. Until this sweeping piece of legislation is passed, what other options do seniors and their families have to deal with this concern? First, they must understand who is at risk for a fall. Those who experience any of the following physical or environmental factors may be at risk:

Four or more medications

Loose carpeting/throw rugs

Low blood pressure

Unstable chairs

Visual deficits

Poor lighting

Balance disorders

Stairs

Weakness/muscle tightness

Lack of bathroom equipment

Slowed reflexes

The risk of a debilitating fall increases as the number of factors increases in oneÂs life. There are also numerous reasons people fall, most of which are genetically disposed:

65 years old or older

Thin

Early onset of menopause

Foot disorders

Poor oral hygiene (poor fitting dentures)

ParkinsonÂs disease

AlzheimerÂs disease

Family history of falls

Smoker

Fear of falling

There are numerous other factors that may predicate a senior falling. If you feel that you or a loved one is at risk, seek help immediately. But where does one turn for help? We recommend starting with your doctor or pharmacist. Take all of the medications currently prescribed by all of your physicians, as well as any over the counter medication you take regularly and putting them in a brown paper bag (in their original bottles). Ask your healthcare professional if any of these can cause drowsiness, dizziness, or balance problems when used with any of the other medicines in your bag.

Second, talk to your doctor if you recently have experienced hearing, visual, or balance changes within the past 12 months. Have you fallen in the past 12 months as well? Most people have difficulty discussing this matter with their doctors, but this information is imperative if the problem is to be corrected or avoided in the future. Ask your physician if there is an appropriate exercise program that incorporates strengthening, balance and endurance. This may call for a referral to a physical therapist for a number of visits.

Third, we must review the safety of our own homes. Are there throw rugs that can cause tripping? Are there routine items on the floor or overhead that may cause your center of balance to be shifted, causing a fall? Do you have bathroom safety equipment, such as grab bars, skid strips in the shower or tub, and a shower chair? Are your hallways and bedroom well lit? Consider placing a night light in each of these areas to illuminate walking paths.

Falls can be prevented in most cases. Routine home safety checks, exercise, and education do go a long way. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, ÂShe says she wants to keep living in her home. We say it starts by keeping her on her feet.Â There is no need for a senior to live in fear, or to be displaced physically from their life. We just have to help keep them standing.

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National Survey Reveals Travel & Leisure Market Needs to Capture Loyalty of Online Consumers

2011-03-01T23:07:00.000-08:00

National Survey Reveals Travel & Leisure Market Needs to Capture Loyalty of Online Consumers

National study unveiled at event sponsored by Forbes. com and the Advertising Club of NY; panel of travel industry marketing executives responds to data.

New York (PRWEB) July 18, 2006

According to a recent national study by Guideline, Inc. (http://www. guideline. com) (OTCBB: GDLN), one of the nation’s largest providers of custom business research (http://www. guideline. com/capabilities/business-research/on-demand. html) and analysis, the travel and leisure market is faced with the challenge of building brand equity with web savvy consumers. This is despite the fact that more than a quarter of all leisure and unmanaged business travel was booked online in 2005 and is expected to grow to 35 percent in 2006. Guideline’s study reveals that half of all mainstream and luxury travelers visit four to six websites before booking a trip, and 54 percent of typical travelers are influenced more by the recommendations of friends and family.

To shed new insight on the purchasing patterns and motivators of consumers that book travel online, Guideline (http://www. guideline. com) conducted an online survey of more than 400 consumers with household incomes of at least $100,000. In addition, those surveyed had taken a domestic or foreign vacation in the past two years. Furthermore, they segmented the respondents into “luxury travelers” and “mainstream” travelers, based on the average dollar amount spent on vacations.

Guideline’s Business Research (http://www. guideline. com/capabilities/business-research/on-demand. html) Analyst Jessica Hogue will be presenting the full survey findings Wednesday, July 19 from 8 to 10 a. m. at an event co-sponsored by Forbes. com and the Advertising Club of NY at the Harvard Club in New York City. In addition to online travel purchasing patterns and motivators, she’ll discuss how travel and leisure providers can build virtual relationships with consumers while improving their bottom line. A panel of travel industry marketing executives, representing Lufthansa, Southwest Airlines, R&R Partners – the advertising agency for The Las Vegas Conventions & Visitors Authority and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., will respond to the data.

“Guideline’s study affirms that while many consumers are beginning to migrate from online suppliers to branded airline, hotel and car rental sites, more than 80 percent of consumers rely on online agencies like Expedia, Orbitz and Travelocity for their travel research,” said Hogue. “This indicates significant opportunity for branded travel sites to win over the hearts of consumers to ultimately build brand equity.

Guideline’s study also revealed that consumers, particularly those who book high-end travel packages, like the human touch. Nearly half (46 percent) of luxury travelers prefer to use a live travel agent and a quarter (25 percent) consult with tour operators. When it comes time to book the trip, 30 percent of luxury travelers prefer to use a personal service. Half of mainstream travelers prefer booking online via an online travel agency or travel search aggregator, suggesting that these travelers want to short-circuit the process and complete the transaction quickly.

When it comes to the dollar amount of a vacation booked online, 51 percent of luxury travelers are willing to book a $2,000 to $5,000 vacation package online. Another 29 percent are comfortable booking a $5,000 or more vacation package. However, this isn’t true of the standard traveler. A quarter (24 percent) would be willing to spend $2,000 to $5,000 for a vacation booked online. But, almost half of respondents are comfortable spending up to $1,000 and $2,000.

Guideline’s study confirms that consumers today are well aware of and concerned about identity theft. The study found that one in four consumers do not think websites are trustworthy. And another quarter of consumers refuse to transact large purchases online for this reason. Despite any concerns they may have, most consumers (63 percent of standard travelers and 69 percent of luxury travelers) enjoy the online research process of pre-planning their trips.

“In looking at consumer preferences and buyer behaviors, it’s clear that marketers have a significant opportunity to engage consumers throughout the entire travel process and make it easier for them to navigate and book travel online,” said Hogue. “Travel suppliers also need to take note of how online travel agencies are becoming more “consumer-friendly” and further differentiate themselves as experts and a trusted travel resource.”

In addition to Jessica Hogue’s presentation, Guideline (http://www. guideline. com) will be conducting a webinar on August 23, 2006 at 1 p. m. To register for the webinar, please visit http://guideline. webex. com/event (http://guideline. webex. com/event). For additional information on this study, please contact Jessica Hogue at 212-645-4500.

About Guideline, Inc.

Guideline (OTCBB: GDLN) is one of the nation's largest providers of customized business research (http://www. guideline. com/capabilities/business-research/on-demand. html) and analysis. Through its end-to-end continuum of On-Demand Secondary Research, Custom Market Research (http://www. guideline. com) and Competitive Intelligence (http://www. guideline. com/capabilities/strategic-intelligence/strategic-intelligence. html), Guideline's research analysts create integrated solutions that enable clients to make informed decisions to address their critical business needs. Guideline specializes in nearly all major industries, including media and entertainment, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, financial and business services and consumer products. Guideline is located at 625 Avenue of the Americas, New York, N. Y. 10011. More information is available by calling 212-645-4500 or visiting http://www. guideline. com (http://www. guideline. com).

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NeTLIMS Welcomes Gerald Choder as V. P. of Sales and Marketing

2011-03-01T17:54:00.000-08:00

NeTLIMS Welcomes Gerald Choder as V. P. of Sales and Marketing

NeTLIMS NJ, LLC, a provider of advanced Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), announced today the addition of Gerald Choder as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the company.

Jersey City, NJ (PRWEB) December 2, 2010

NeTLIMS NJ, LLC, a provider of advanced Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), announced today the addition of Gerald Choder as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the company.

Choder brings to NeTLIMS nearly 25 years of experience in healthcare I. T. sales, during which he has received multiple top sales achievement awards and developed a strong ability to successfully deploy new products and generate new territories. Prior to joining NeTLIMS, he served as Director of Sales for Technidata America, a global provider of EHS solutions, where he honed his sales management leadership skills. Choder received his Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Master of Science in chemistry from Temple University, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

“Gerald adds an important piece to our team with his experience in and knowledge of sales within the healthcare industry,” commented Gonen Ziv, COO of NeTLIMS. “His ability to grow sales and reach new markets is definitely an asset in our goal of further expanding the AutoLims suite of products throughout the United States and globally.”

About NeTLIMS NJ, LLC
NeTLIMS develops, markets and supports the AutoLims® product suite. Since 1996, AutoLims has been powering hundreds of medium to large clinical laboratories in hospitals and commercial laboratories worldwide. NeTLIMS customers include Quest Diagnostics, leading state-of-the-art hospitals, HMOs (including Clalit Health Services – one of the worlds largest HMOs) and hundreds of laboratory installations, both nationally and globally. Simply powerful - AutoLims is lightning fast and extremely intuitive. AutoLims supports the complete needs of all types of clinical laboratories, from an individual lab to a network of laboratories. A perfect combination of cutting edge technology and unparalleled customizability and extendibility allows AutoLims to provide state of the art solutions for all disciplines inside the laboratory and for all stages of the testing process. For additional information please see: http://www. netlims. com.

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Piocon Recognized for Award-Winning Solutions Wins Oracle North America Titan Award

2011-02-28T12:29:00.000-08:00

Piocon Recognized for Award-Winning Solutions Wins Oracle North America Titan Award

Piocon Technologies, Inc., a Chicago-based Professional Services firm, focusing on Business Intelligence and Database Solutions, wins prestigious Oracle North American Titan Award.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 12, 2007

Piocon Technologies, Inc. was honored as one of the recipients of the fourth annual Oracle North America Titan Awards, at a ceremony held Sunday evening at the San Francisco Marriott at Oracle OpenWorld. This award, presented on behalf of the Oracle PartnerNetwork, recognizes Piocon's success in developing and implementing solutions based on Oracle Applications and technology.

Piocon's award winning solution, an innovative combination of Oracle Database and Oracle Fusion Middleware, was produced for its customer, Your Choice Living. This solution delivered on Your Choice Living's vision for Medical Home® applications. Leveraging Oracle Portal, Oracle Reports and Java Web Services, Piocon worked with Your Choice Living to create patent-pending, web-based applications that solve difficult healthcare problems and support Bluetooth-enabled medical devices. The system analyzes transmitted information in real-time and provides alerts to both patients and caregivers based upon a custom-designed rules engine.

Partners submitted a record number of nominations covering Oracle technology, applications, and industries, and competed in both solution and momentum categories. Award recipients were selected by an esteemed group of 65 judges, comprising individuals from the media and analyst community, including CMP Media, IDC, TechTarget and Ziff Davis Media, along with Oracle sales, marketing, and development executives.

"The Oracle North American Titan Awards recognize the innovative solutions and business achievements of partners within the Oracle PartnerNetwork. Piocon's achievement is evidence of the enthusiasm, success, and passion they have for delivering quality solutions based on Oracle technology," said Rauline Ochs, Senior Vice President of North America Alliances and Channels, Oracle. "Partners like Piocon remain a valuable asset to Oracle and our customers."

About Piocon
Piocon Technologies, a member of Oracle PartnerNetwork, is a professional services firm focused on delivering Business Intelligence, Fusion Middleware and Database solutions to a wide range of industries. Deploying business solutions since the company's inception in 1993, Piocon combines a proven methodology with seasoned consulting veterans and a commitment to integrating our customers' existing technology investments with innovative solutions. Piocon delivers value by providing the information, processes and applications our customers need to drive more accurate and efficient decision making throughout the enterprise. For more information about Piocon, visit http://www. piocon. com (http://www. piocon. com).

About Your Choice Living
Your Choice Living is a healthcare solutions firm that integrates patient data from monitoring devices and electronic medical records into a single portal system via its patent pending Medical Home® technology platform. Medical Home® solutions give customers a single system from which to manage the complexities of telemedicine services and support FallSaverTM, one of the most comprehensive fall prevention products on the market today. With excellent devices from many companies now available to capture health data at the home or inpatient setting - Your Choice Living provides the glue to help integrate patient data from multiple sources. With its automated alerting and reporting system, Medical Home® keeps relevant information flowing between patients and care providers. For more information, visit http://www. ycliving. com (http://www. ycliving. com).

About the Oracle PartnerNetwork
Oracle PartnerNetwork is a global business network of more than 19,500 companies who deliver innovative software solutions based on Oracle software. Through access to Oracle's premier products, education, technical services, marketing and sales support, the Oracle PartnerNetwork program provides partners with the resources they need to be successful in today's global economy. Oracle partners are able to offer their customers leading-edge solutions backed by Oracle's position as the world's largest enterprise software company. Partners who are able to demonstrate superior product knowledge, technical expertise and a commitment to doing business with Oracle qualify for the Certified Partner levels. For more information, visit http://oraclepartnernetwork. oracle. com (http://oraclepartnernetwork. oracle. com).

About Oracle
Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) is the world's largest enterprise software company. For more information about Oracle, please visit our Web site at http://www. oracle. com (http://www. oracle. com).

Nokia to Release Ideas and Innovations to Finnish ICT Companies; Ground Breaking Partnership Model Aims to Kick-Start New Success Stories

2011-02-28T01:34:00.000-08:00

Nokia to Release Ideas and Innovations to Finnish ICT Companies; Ground Breaking Partnership Model Aims to Kick-Start New Success Stories

Nokia, Technopolis and Tekes today unveiled the Nokia Technopolis Innovation Mill, a ground breaking initiative to recycle Nokia's unused ideas and innovations to selected Finnish ICT companies for further development and exploitation. This is a unique initiative to recycle innovations, coordinated by Technopolis and Funded by Finnish Government and cities.

Helsinki, Finland (PRWEB) May 12, 2009

Nokia, Technopolis and Tekes today unveiled the Nokia Technopolis Innovation Mill, a ground breaking initiative to recycle Nokia's unused ideas and innovations to selected Finnish ICT companies for further development and exploitation. Prepared and launched in cooperation with several Finnish cities, the initiative aims to match ideas with companies that will be able to develop them into world-class products and services.

Nokia's research and development efforts produce massive amounts of new mobile innovations. Only a fraction of the ideas and concepts finally make it in the market as part of Nokia's offering. Consequently, over the years, thousands of potentially successful innovations have been shelved.

This unique initiative to recycle innovations stems from the founding organizations' commitment to strengthen the Finnish ICT sector and generate new, internationally competitive businesses. The investments in the development projects to be launched as part of the Nokia Technopolis Innovation Mill are expected to total up to 8 Million Euros, including 4.5 Million Euros of public funding.

The three-year initiative is a joint effort by Nokia, Technopolis, Tekes and several Finnish cities. Tekes, the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation, has granted a significant amount of the public funding. Technopolis, one of Europe's largest science and technology park chains, will coordinate the initiative and provide business development services to support and enhance the funding effort. The participating cities add to the funding with the aim of boosting the ICT sector in their regions.

"We feel it's important to support the birth and growth of Finnish companies that base their offering on technology and service innovations and aim to build internationally competitive businesses," said Mr. Esko Aho, Nokia's Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations and Responsibility. "As we will not take all of the innovations generated by our R&D into production, we are happy to give other competent companies the opportunity to turn these innovations into success stories."

"Speeding up the economy calls for a new degree of openness. We hope that the Nokia Technopolis Innovation Mill sets an example that companies across other sectors will follow. The current economic climate is just right for a critical evaluation of intellectual property portfolios and the release of the innovations that are more suitable for others to exploit," continued Aho.

The innovations released by Nokia are in areas such as environmental and energy-related solutions, location based services and advertising, near field communication, mobile security, health care applications and future internet services, among others. The objective is to evaluate the thousands of available innovations and select around one hundred to be matched with a company which demonstrates the best ability to exploit them, and which is then granted funding for further development and commercialization.

"More efficient utilization of existing innovations is a novel and interesting perspective in boosting R&D and innovation," said Mr. Martti af Heurlin, Deputy Director General of Tekes."The Nokia Technopolis Innovation Mill is fully aligned with the Finnish national strategic intent to develop new knowledge intensive ventures. Ideally, the initiative will create significant volumes of new international business."

"Nokia is demonstrating exceptional corporate responsibility by releasing innovations for further development and use without compensation," said Mr. Keith Silverang, CEO of Technopolis. "In economically challenging times we need these kinds of collaborative initiatives that benefit the community as a whole. On top of the innovation and financial support, the participating companies will be offered a wide range of Technopolis business development services to help them ramp-up their businesses swiftly."

A selection committee formed by Nokia, Technopolis and Tekes representatives has already started screening and evaluating the available innovations and candidate companies interested in one or more of the ideas. Potential companies are being screened primarily from the databases of Technopolis, Tekes and the participating cities.

For further information, please contact:

Nokia Communications
Tel. +358 7180 34900 (Nokia Press Services), email press. services (at) nokia. com

Keith Silverang, CEO, Technopolis
Tel. +358 40 566 7785, email keith. silverang (at) technopolis. fi

Martti af Heurlin, Deputy Director General, Tekes Tel. +358 50 557 7800, email martti. af. heurlin (at) tekes. fi

About Nokia
Nokia is the world's number one manufacturer of mobile devices by market share and a leader in the converging Internet and communications industries. We make a wide range of devices for all major consumer segments and offer Internet services that enable people to experience music, maps, media, messaging and games. We also provide comprehensive digital map information through NAVTEQ and equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks. www. nokia. com

About Technopolis
Measured by the number of clients, Technopolis Plc is one of Europe's largest science and technology park chains. The Technopolis Group is Finland's largest specialized provider of business environment services for high tech companies offering a comprehensive range of services combining modern premises with business and business development services. Technopolis operates or is in the process of building technology centers in Espoo, Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Lappeenranta, Oulu, Tampere and Vantaa in Finland, and in St. Petersburg in Russia. Currently, some 1,175 companies with 16,000 employees are working in the Technopolis technology centers. www. technopolis. fi

About Tekes
Tekes, the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation, is the main government funding and expert organisation for R&D and innovation in Finland. Tekes finances industrial R&D projects as well as projects in universities and research institutes. Approximately half of Tekes funding is channeled through its diverse range of programmes. www. tekes. fi/eng (http://www. tekes. fi/eng)

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Massage Chairs...A New Health Trend?

2011-02-27T04:35:00.000-08:00

Massage Chairs...A New Health Trend?

They are popping up in malls all across the country, massage chairs seem to be the new health craze amoung both the physically active and those with health issues.

(PRWEB) August 3, 2005

How many of you have noticed the growing trend in malls, airports, train stations, department and specialty stores and maybe even your best friends home of the Massage Chair? They seem to be everywhere now days and are almost always in use. People of all ages are feeding the plush vending chair dollar bills like a pleasure giving video game.

This new health trend is sweeping Japan, Europe and has now infiltrated the U. S. with dozens of models and price ranges from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. A recent LA Times article describes them as Ânot your fathers La-z-boyÂ and that, is an understatement for sure.

Websites like http://www. massagechairoutlet. com (http://www. massagechairoutlet. com) are popping up all over the internet touting massage strength, air compression, rolling, kneading, tapping and Âshiatsu styleÂ massage.

If any of you have had a Âshiatsu styleÂ massage itÂs similar to getting rolled in a dark ally by a couple of roadhouse bouncers taking out their frustrations on your back. But man do you feel better the next day. http://www. massagechairoutlet. com/benefitsofshiatsu. html (http://www. massagechairoutlet. com/benefitsofshiatsu. html)

Not surprisingly massage as a health practice has been around for thousands of years. It was actually massage that lead to the advent of acupressure and acupuncture in the Far East as early as 6000 BC and has been continually refined ever since.

Medical professionals have pointed out that there exists a particular type of cell under the skin. This cell normally sits dormant, however when kneaded or massaged, this cell becomes stimulated. Once awakened, this cell enters the bloodstream and develops into a reticular cell, which can remarkably strengthen the body's immune functions and boost the disease-resisting abilities of the human body.

TodayÂs massage chairs, through computer technology, can actually ÂsenseÂ the size and shape of each individuals back and apply varying degrees and types of massage to acupressure points on the users back, neck, legs and even foot to produce an amazingly human like massage. http://www. massagechairoutlet. com/php2026.html (http://www. massagechairoutlet. com/php2026.html)

Stimulation of these acupressure points has been shown to help with: Digestion, Insomnia, Headaches, Circulation, Fatigue, Muscle Cramping, Fibromyaligia and may even effect endorphin levels producing an elevated emotional state, which is what usually happens when I get a massage, even a poor one.

Having tried several of the massage chairs found on the above internet site I can say that this new massage chair trend is probably here to stay. ItÂs much like the TV, microwave and now cell phones. Once you have one, itÂs hard to imagine life without it.

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Bioheart, Inc. Announces Loan to be Assumed by Seaside

2011-02-27T00:33:00.000-08:00

Bioheart, Inc. Announces Loan to be Assumed by Seaside

Sunrise, FL (PRWEB) October 1, 2010

Bioheart, Inc. - (OTC Bulletin Board: BHRT) a company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of autologous cell therapies for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, announced today that the company received a preliminary commitment from Seaside National Bank and Trust for a $980,000 loan that will be used to refinance the Company’s loan with Bank of America. The loan is subject to completion of definitive documentation and the delivery to Seaside of certificates of deposit of third parties. The Company further advised that $367,244 of the Bank of America loan would be paid down by a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. In exchange, the Board Member will receive restricted common shares and warrants.

About Bioheart, Inc.
Bioheart is committed to maintaining a leading position within the cardiovascular sector of the cell technology industry, delivering cell therapies, intelligent devices and biologics that help address congestive heart failure, lower limb ischemia, chronic heart ischemia, acute myocardial infarctions and other issues. Bioheart works to prevent the worsening of any condition with devices that monitor and diagnose. The company’s goals are to enable damaged tissue to be regenerated, if possible, and to improve a patient's quality of life and reduce health care costs and hospitalizations.

Specific to biotechnology, Bioheart is focused on the discovery, development and, subject to regulatory approval, commercialization of autologous cell therapies for the treatment of chronic and acute heart damage and peripheral vascular disease. MyoCell is a clinical muscle-derived cell therapy designed to populate regions of scar tissue within a patient's heart with new living cells for the purpose of improving cardiac function in chronic heart failure patients.

For more information on Bioheart, visit http://www. bioheartinc. com.

Forward-Looking Statements:
Except for historical matters contained herein, statements made in this press release are forward-looking and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "may," "will," "to," "plan," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "could," "would," "estimate," or "continue" or the negative other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

Investors and others are cautioned that a variety of factors, including certain risks, may affect our business and cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. These risk factors include, without limitation, (i) our ability to obtain additional financing; (ii) our ability to control and reduce our expenses; (iii) our ability to establish a distribution network for and commence distribution of certain products for which we have acquired distribution rights; (iv) our ability to timely and successfully complete our clinical trials; (v) the occurrence of any unacceptable side effects during or after preclinical and clinical testing of our product candidates; (vi) the timing of and our ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approvals for our product candidates; (vii) our dependence on the success of our lead product candidate; (viii) our inability to predict the extent of our future losses or if or when we will become profitable; (ix) our ability to protect our intellectual property rights; and (x) intense competition. The Company is also subject to the risks and uncertainties described in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the section entitled "Risk Factors" in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010.

Contact:
Catherine Sulawske Guck, Chief Operating Officer
954 835 1500

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Capture Billing Associates Elected to Local Chapter of the American Academy of Professional Coders

2011-02-26T22:48:00.000-08:00

Capture Billing Associates Elected to Local Chapter of the American Academy of Professional Coders

With Healthcare Reform around the corner, Capture Billing and its staff members are helping to prepare Certified Professional Coders to meet the upcoming need in healthcare reimbursements and coding.

Leesburg, Virginia (Vocus) October 9, 2009

Capture Billing & Consulting, Inc. (http://www. CaptureBilling. com), a medical billing and practice management company, is pleased to announce that two of its associates, Jackie Penna, CPC, and Nikki Hendrix, CPC, have been elected officers of the Leesburg Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Professional Coders (http://www. aapc. com) (AAPC). Ms. Penna is currently the President-Elect and Ms. Hendrix the Treasurer-Elect. They will take their offices on January 1st. The AAPC provides certified credentials to medical coders in healthcare facilities including physician offices, hospitals and medical billing companies. The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential is the gold standard certification for medical coding.

Medical Coders gather at local AAPC chapter meetings, such as the Leesburg Chapter, to increase their professional knowledge. Ms. Penna and Ms. Hendrix will support the national membership by providing educational and networking opportunities. They will also administer the 5 ½ hour exam needed to become a Certified Professional Coder.

In the healthcare industry physicians and hospitals are reimbursed by private insurance companies and Medicare with codes that identify the procedures performed and the reasons, or diagnosis, why those procedures were needed. These CPT and ICD-9 codes can be very complex. An additional 120,000 diagnosis codes will be added in 2013 with the implementation of ICD-10.

'With Healthcare Reform just around the corner we are going to need more and more medical coders helping physicians meet all the new coding requirements,' said Manny Oliverez, Director of Operations for Capture Billing. 'I am very pleased that our staff has stepped up and will be training new medical coders.'

The Leesburg Chapter holds its monthly meeting on the first Wednesday of each month. For more information call 703-327-1800.

Contact Information:
Capture Billing & Consulting, Inc.
25055 Riding Plaza
South Riding, VA 20152
703-327-1800
Http://www. CaptureBilling. com (http://www. CaptureBilling. com)

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Zephyr and NST Partner to Displace Attachmate for Host Access in Australia and Southeast Asia

2011-02-25T20:27:00.000-08:00

Zephyr and NST Partner to Displace Attachmate for Host Access in Australia and Southeast Asia

Zephyr is pleased to announce that NST Worldwide, located in Sydney, Australia, will begin distribution of the Zephyr PASSPORT products in Australia and Southeast Asia. With a strong knowledge of terminal emulation and network connectivity, NST is an ideal partner to sell and support the Zephyr products in this growing region of the world.

(PRWEB) February 28, 2004

NST and Zephyr will target Attachmate customers in Australia and Southeast Asia that are migrating to Windows XP and 2000 and want to replace their EXTRA!Â® terminal emulation with a less expensive, but Attachmate compatible, IP-based host access suite. Attachmate occupies the number one position in the regional market for terminal emulation.

"Zephyr has been very successful in displacing Attachmate in a long list of U. S. accounts, including companies like Merrill Lynch, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Banner Health, BancorpSouth, Capital Blue Cross, Cessna Aircraft, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Huntington Banks, Jefferson Pilot, Minnesota Life, Nationwide Insurance, Otis Elevator, Provident Bank and many others. We want to see this same success in Southeast Asia and look to NST to help us reach our goals", said Gregg Ledford, co-founder and President, Zephyr Development Corporation.

"The web-based business model of Zephyr lets them offer high quality host access solutions at a much lower cost than traditional vendors. Using the web to attract clients, distribute the software and offer 24 x 7 support, is definitely the way of the future. We're very excited about partnering with them", commented Nigel Anderson, NST Managing Director. "NST will add the critical local support Zephyr needs to gain entry into the accounts running Attachmate EXTRA!Â®".

In addition to Australasia, NST will support clients in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Vietnam, the Philippines and Singapore.

About NST

NST is a specialist IT solutions provider, delivering Connectivity, Business Process Management, and Network Security and Management services and products to the Australasian and Asian marketplace.

NST has excelled in this market since 1991, is a well-established and reliable organisation, with a wealth of industry skills (high levels of vendor training enable NST to fully represent vendors locally, thus negating dramatic time-zone differences). The combination of direct customer relationships, along with key business partnerships ensures customers receive the best service available. NST delivers technical support and consulting services, direct and via key business partners, to an enviable client base.

About Zephyr

Zephyr Development Corporation specializes in advanced IP host access solutions for Microsoft Windows desktops and servers, including Windows XP and 2000. Using TN3270, TN5250, VT100/220, SCO ANSI and FTP standards, the company offers PC and web terminal emulation, programmatic API modules, server-based HTML extension and advanced host publishing solutions, allowing customers to connect and integrate proven legacy applications with other PC, server and web applications.

The companies impressive client list includes many notable U. S. and international firms and organizations, including Cadburys, Canon, Cessna, Financial Times, Huntington Banks, Jefferson Pilot Financial, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Merrill Lynch, Nationwide Insurance, Otis Elevators, Rite Aid, Saks, State of California, United Space Alliance (NASA) and many others.

A Cisco Enterprise Associate for TN3270E application delivery, an IBM Partner in Development and an active participant in the Internet Engineering Task Force TN3270E/TN5250E work group, the company has provided exceptional host access solutions since 1985.

For more information, visit http://www. zephyrcorp. com (http://www. zephyrcorp. com), email us at sales@zephyrcorp. com, or contact Zephyr Customer Service at 1-800-966-3270.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Gregg Ledford, President/CEO, gledford@zephyrcorp. com,

713 623 0089 x1418 (work), 832 647 6366 (cell)

Alicia Hilton, Marketing, ahilton@zephyrcorp. com, 713 623 0089 x1414

Screen shots are available on our web site at: http://www. zephyrcorp. com/screenshots. htm (http://www. zephyrcorp. com/screenshots. htm)
Evaluation software can be downloaded at: http://www. zephyrcorp. com/downloads/ (http://www. zephyrcorp. com/downloads/)

Sierra Trading Post Named in "Healthiest Companies in America" Awards; Embraces Population Health Management

2011-02-23T13:58:00.000-08:00

Sierra Trading Post Named in "Healthiest Companies in America" Awards; Embraces Population Health Management

Multichannel retailer, Sierra Trading Post, was recently named "Most Improved" in the "Healthiest Companies in America" awards. Illinois-based Interactive Health Solutions (IHS), a leading provider of turnkey population health management programs, names the winners annually. Health care costs are skyrocketing each year, so companies like Sierra Trading Post are embracing Population Health Management - a clinically based preventative care process that stresses early detection, testing and aggressive follow-up on health risks.

Cheyenne, WY (PRWEB) July 30, 2009

According to IHS, the "Most Improved" awards go to companies that have made the greatest improvement in their employees' health, based on annual improvement of IHS scores.

"This is exciting news. We instituted wellness screenings three years ago with the understanding it takes time to see changes, so for us to see these results and receive this award is phenomenal," said Robert Koehler, director of Human Resources for Sierra Trading Post.

Health care costs are skyrocketing each year, so companies like Sierra Trading Post are embracing Population Health Management - a clinically based preventative care process that stresses early detection, testing and aggressive follow-up on health risks. A 2007 study by Zoe Consulting, Inc. showed that, for IHS participants, the actual medical cost growth rate was 54% less than the medical cost growth rates for non-participants.

In partnership with IHS, Sierra Trading Post employees were recently asked to participate in the annual onsite wellness screening. For the first time, Sierra Trading Post will use the data to launch wellness initiatives throughout 2009, beginning with a "Know Your Numbers" info packet and quiz. Other activities include helping employees log a three-day food diary, as well as a "Couch to 5K" challenge and an initiative focused on staying fit and healthy during the holiday season. Sierra Trading Post also offers employees membership to a local fitness center at a significantly reduced rate. The company will cover the events of the wellness program at Sierra Blogging Post: http://blog. SierraTradingPost. com (http://blog. SierraTradingPost. com).

"With health care costs taking an increasing percentage of our bottom line, we had to do something to encourage our employees to take ownership for their personal health. The results from these screenings will help us target general areas of opportunity with our newly assigned wellness coordinator," said Koehler.

About Sierra Trading Post
Headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyo., Sierra Trading Post is a multichannel retailer known nationwide for offering "Great Deals. Great Brands." Sierra Trading Post purchases brand name overstocks, closeouts and 2nds, and passes the savings on to its customers - selling outdoor gear, footwear, dress and casual clothing, accessories and home furnishings at 35 to 70% savings every day. A top 100 Internet retailer and top 100 direct marketer, Sierra Trading Post operates four retail stores in Boise, Idaho; Reno, Nev.; Cheyenne and Cody, Wyo.; with customer service call centers located in Cheyenne and Cody. http://www. SierraTradingPost. com (http://www. SierraTradingPost. com).

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With a 575% Growth Rate for the Last 5 Years, Digimind Becomes the Leading Intelligence Software Provider in Europe

2011-02-22T13:09:00.000-08:00

With a 575% Growth Rate for the Last 5 Years, Digimind Becomes the Leading Intelligence Software Provider in Europe

As turnover for 2005 soared by 70% to attain an overall 575% growth rate for the last 5 years and net results rose by 122% representing 20% of turnover, Digimind (www. digimind. com) is becoming the leading provider of competitive and market intelligence software in Europe.

(PRWEB) May 13, 2006

"With growth rates of 60% in 2004 and 70% in 2005, Digimind maintains its course, positioning itself above standard growth rates for the French software industry (at 7% according to SYNTEC) and attaining a superior level of performance to its competitors," states Paul Vivant, Digimind's Chairman of the Board. "Of all companies in the sector, it is currently in a prime position to gain maximum benefit from the recovery in the professional software sector as a whole (+6% to 8% for 2006, as provided by SYNTEC) and in market intelligence in particular, as confirmed by these 2006 first quarter figures."

Digimind is obviously in excellent financial health: profitable since its creation in 1998, Digimind auto-financed its development from A to Z, and has achieved annual growth rates in constant acceleration since 2000. The highly profitable 2005 figures confirm Digimind's long-term growth and financial health.

An attractive global and industrial solution for professional competitive intelligence managers

Why are the results so good? "Digimind is the only provider to specialize 100% in competitive intelligence, since 1998. Digimind has by far the most comprehensive range of services on offer in the marketplace. It meets all competitive intelligence needs, for all business sectors. It meets the needs of lone intelligence professionals just as well as those of corporate teams operating worldwide, by enabling companies to industrialize their intelligence processes" explains Olivier Scheffer, Marketing Director for the company.

This approach has attracted prestigious international corporations as well as a growing number of small innovative companies and public or quasi-public bodies, all who wish to manage their intelligence systems internally, thereby creating a major competitive advantage, as accomplished by a third of the CAC 40 companies working with Digimind.

A sound economic model, based on continuous innovation and customer satisfaction

Digimind is well equipped to respond to its customers' intelligence challenges as over 45% of its turnover is re-invested in R&D and in developing sectoral expertise, for instance in the pharmaceutical industry where a third of the top 30 players have chosen Digimind.

Based on a combination of continued innovation and customer satisfaction, Digimind's economic model enjoys a high re-subscription rate (over 95%) and constitutes a solid basis for the company's future developments.

With international expansion on the horizon and the edition of ground-breaking innovations in intelligence software technology, Digimind promises an excellent outlook for 2006.

2005 key figures

Turnover: +70%

Net results: + 122%

Profitability: 20%

Growth over 5 years: 575%

2005 key facts

New customers: Record-breaking year for new customers, including such global international corporations as: GSK Biological, SKF, I&E Decision, Société Générale, Veolia, Schneider, France Telecom…

Innovation: 2005 was an extremely active year for research and development, producing significant advances to further assert Digimind's technological lead:

. Launch of the 1st development framework wholly dedicated to competitive intelligence applications: Digimind Prism. It integrates advanced functions for automatic categorization, language identification, extraction of named entities, universal encoding conversion, etc… ;

. Finalization of technology for connecting automatically to search engines and databases;

. 4 updates annually of Digimind Evolution intelligence platform: tracking flash and usual office software files (word, excel, powerpoint, pdf...), monitoring pages behind web forms or authentication forms and monitoring the invisible web.

Awards: . 259th in the "Deloitte European Technology FAST 500" and the fastest growing provider of competitive intelligence software in Europe.

. ranked top 10 of the 101 most innovative young companies and as most promising IT company, in list compiled by Usine Nouvelle magazine.

About DIGIMIND and DIGIMIND Evolution

With over 200 customers and many ongoing competitive intelligence projects running in France and abroad, DIGIMIND is the number one European provider of competitive intelligence software and a member of the Deloitte European Technology FAST 500.

Its integrated intelligence platform, DIGIMIND Evolution, is the most comprehensive solution on the market, enabling companies and organizations to deploy and manage their competitive intelligence teams and activities rapidly and easily.

To find out more about Digimind, visit our site: http://www. digimind. com (http://www. digimind. com)

PRESS CONTACT:

Olivier Scheffer

Marketing Director

+33 (0)1 53 34 08 08

DIGIMIND

Grenoble

Paris

London

Tel : +33(0)1 5334 0808

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

Continued improvement in performance and sound financial health

An attractive global and industrial solution for professional competitive intelligence managers

A sound economic model, based on continuous innovation and customer satisfaction

With international expansion on the horizon and the edition of ground-breaking innovations in intelligence software technology, Digimind promises an excellent outlook for 2006.

2005 key facts

For the full press release with 2005 key facts, download the PDF File at : http://www. digimind. com/en/download/PR_Results_2005_Digimind_en. pdf (http://www. digimind. com/en/download/PR_Results_2005_Digimind_en. pdf)

To find out more about Digimind, visit our site: http://www. digimind. com (http://www. digimind. com)

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A Second Independence Day Leads to Possibilities and Opportunities

2011-02-21T07:54:00.000-08:00

A Second Independence Day Leads to Possibilities and Opportunities

MISSION - To develop and provide the highest quality, science-based health products, distributed internationally through network marketing, creating a rewarding opportunity for independent Associates, shareholders and employees.

(PRWEB) May 20, 2005

In a world cluttered by network marketers, USANA Health Sciences has a clear message of health and wealth to those who join in sharing the vision of Dr. Myron Wentz.

Http://www. sameer. usana. com. Usana sets the new standard in the MLM industry. The company manufactures most of its own high-quality healthcare products and employs some of the industryÂs most outstanding scientists. Because of the quality of their work, USANA provides its independent business partners the ability to achieve financial security, freedom to do what you wantÂwhen you want, and a lifestyle that you have probably only dreamed of. I am an MLM consultant and I am happy to be part of the company.

Http://www. sameer. usana. com. And the best part is, you can have a successful USANA business on a full - or part-time basis. Anyone can succeed in this business if you put in the effort. Its a home based business network marketing opportunity.

IÂve never seen a company that has excited me as much as USANA. It combines internet and network maarketing together. They combine the grandest vision and the power of teamwork with the best products. the health supplements are ranked first by third party reviewers. They have the most integrity and forward-thinking leadership of all the top multinational corporations that I have worked with. You can achieve true health and wealth here. The best residual income opportunity. I believe that is why USANA ranked ninth on Business WeekÂs annual list of Â100 Hot Growth Companies in 2004Â and why you owe it to yourself to look deeper into this exciting opportunity. Http://www. sameer. usana. com. The passive income opportunity here is great as you have the ability for a passive income online. Take the time now to carefully read this entire document and learn for yourself how USANA Health Sciences can offer you true health and true wealth.

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OpSource Acquires EYT Managed Services Group

2011-02-20T22:44:00.000-08:00

OpSource Acquires EYT Managed Services Group

Under the terms of the agreement and effective immediately, OpSource will assume full responsibility for EYTÂs existing managed services customers as well as EYTÂs corporate Internet infrastructure www. eyt. com. OpSource will provide 24x7 customer care, hosting, bandwidth provisioning, security, and database and application management services to EYTÂs managed services customers, which include automotive, higher education, financial services, and healthcare organizations. The two companies expect the transition to be completely transparent to the customers.

(PRWEB) March 7, 2003

SANTA CLARA, Calif., and CHANTILLY, Va., -- March 5, 2003 -- OpSource, Inc., a next-generation IT infrastructure services company, announced it has acquired the Managed Services Group of EYT, Inc. (originally formed as Ernst & Young Technologies) one of the top five Microsoft Business Solutions Partners in the country. With this announcement, OpSource will increase its managed services customer base, strengthen its business operations in the mid-Atlantic region and create a strategic alliance with one of the leading business solution integrators. For EYT, this acquisition furthers efforts to align business operations with the companyÂs mission to become the premier provider of Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) and Services to the mid-market.

ÂAs our business priorities evolved, we knew that a company focused solely on providing managed services with experience taking over complex IT infrastructure operations was the right solution to fulfill our commitment to our managed services customers,Â said Barry Culman, president and CEO of EYT. ÂOpSource is a well-funded private company with experienced senior management, established tools and best practices which has led well-known Fortune 500 companies to select them for IT infrastructure services. They are the best choice for delivering the high quality services our customers have come to expect.Â

ÂWe are pleased with the opportunity to provide the managed services these companies require and look forward to proving the value a company 100% focused on delivering operational excellence of IT infrastructure services can provide,Â said Treb Ryan, CEO and co-founder of OpSource.

Acquisition Strategy Key to Delivering Value in TodayÂs Challenging Economy

In today's economic environment, some of the best opportunities to create value for customers, employees and shareholders are through the consolidation of services assets. In addition to EYTÂs Managed Services Group, OpSource acquired Accelica, a leading managed services provider (MSP) based in California, in November 2002. In just six months time, through two acquisitions and organic sales efforts, the company has grown to 27 customers, more than 55 employees, and operations in four U. S. metropolitan markets.

ÂAnticipating that a merger and acquisition strategy would be important to our growth in todayÂs market, we built a technology infrastructure optimized to facilitate and manage integration of new technologies, front-office and back-office systems, and, most importantly, maximize the efficiency of our personnel,Â said OpSource CEO Ryan. ÂAs a result, we are well positioned to grow our business through acquisitions, without sacrificing quality.Â

About EYT

As a Gold Certified Partner for both Microsoft Â® Business Solutions and Microsoft technology solutions, EYT - formerly Ernst & Young Technologies - offers mid-market clients a unique combination of business application and technology solution expertise. EYT's experienced professionals, custom development, and vertical industry expertise accelerate deployment of tailored solutions built on the leading business management applications from Microsoft including Great Plains, Solomon and CRM. EYT is headquartered in Chantilly, VA, with additional operations in the U. S. and Canada. For more information about EYT, visit the companyÂs web site at http://www. eyt. com (http://www. eyt. com).

About OpSource

OpSource is a next-generation IT infrastructure services provider to Global 2000 companies. The company combines innovative technologies, proven processes and experienced people to create services that are flexible enough to suit a companyÂs specific business needs and yet deliver real, predictable and measurable value to a companyÂs business operations. OpSource is 100% focused on delivering IT infrastructure services so its customers can confidently enter into long-term relationships without fear that service quality will suffer due to tradeoffs with other lines of business or, worse, be left stranded as company priorities and interests change. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA with additional operations in Los Angeles, New York City and Chantilly, VA. For more information about OpSource, visit the companyÂs web site at http://www. opsource. net (http://www. opsource. net).

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