Diabetic Cures Own Sweet Tooth with Every-Diet Solution

Diabetic Cures Own Sweet Tooth with Every-Diet Solution

The owner of an ice cream shop learns he is diabetic and wants to find an ice cream substitute -- he ends up creating a low-fat, low-carb, low-lactate, sugar-free drink that fits the needs of every diet.

Aberdeen, NC (PRWEB) June 1, 2004 -

Doc Helli, of Aberdeen, NC, was living his dream. He was such a fan of sweets that he opened his own ice cream store, Ice Rage Caffe (http://www. iceragecaffe. com), inside a local Walmart. Then he learned that he was diabetic.

”I loved ice cream and I didn’t want to give it up,” said Helli. “So I started looking for a replacement, but nothing did the trick. At that point, I was determined to create an option for people –- not just for diabetics, but for people on just about any kind of diet.”

Helli’s solution was unlike anything on the market. He developed a low-fat, low-carb, low-lactate, sugar-free drink called the Carolina 7 Smoothie (http://www. slimsmoothies. com) –- in short, something that covered the gamut of modern dietary demands, including those of diabetics.

“As a diabetic, I needed something without sugar, so I used Splenda® instead. Other people needed other benefits, so I created something with just two grams of net carbs, half a gram of fat, and just 57 total calories. It only amounts to one Weight Watchers® point, and it’s loaded with a day’s worth of vitamins. And best of all, it satisfies the need for an ice cream experience.”

Locally, HelliÂ’s drink has become something of a sensation because itÂ’s one of the few products that really does meet dietary needs... and the need for something that tastes good. With more than 40 original flavors and the choice of mixing these to create hundreds of new flavors, Carolina 7 Smoothies give people more options than they have with ice cream. And as America fights against its epidemics of obesity and diabetes, the smoothies make a whole lot more sense as a warm weather treat.

While Helli’s store is local to Aberdeen, he’s already begun selling his drinks online to people across the nation, and he believes that trend will continue. “People are tired of struggling to find options that work for them and that they actually enjoy,” said Helli. “This drink will be important to the 17 million diabetics in our country; all the people on low-carb diets and Weight Watchers®; and anyone who just wants an easy and healthy choice in their day.”

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RepairClinic. com Provides Tips to Clean Home Humidifier: Might be Ticket to Guilt-Free Sports Watching and Better Health

RepairClinic. com Provides Tips to Clean Home Humidifier: Might be Ticket to Guilt-Free Sports Watching and Better Health

Reduce Annoying Static Electricity and Itchy-Dry Skin with a Properly Running Humidifier

Canton, Mich. (PRWEB) February 28, 2008

For those in need of a pre-game project that might clear the way for guilt-free viewing of your favorite March Madness teams, consider cleaning the humidifier (http://www. repairclinic. com/referral. asp? R=1526&P=52). Family members will appreciate the reduced static electricity in their hair and replenished skin—and due to their gratitude, they may hold back their complaints about the smell of Vienna sausages wafting through the house on game day. A properly running humidifier can also minimize bacteria and illness.

“Scale and unhealthy bacteria can build up inside a humidifier,” says Chris Hall, president, of RepairClinic. com®. “In cold climates, a humidifier is an essential appliance that keeps a home comfortable in the chill of winter. Now is a good time to see if some maintenance or repair is needed.”

RepairClinic. com (http://www. repairclinic. com/referral. asp? R=1526&P=500) provides do-it-yourself consumers with humidifier parts, accessories, and cleaners—in addition to free information, diagrams, and help. Some basic maintenance steps for a furnace-mounted humidifier include:
 Clean humidifier every year using vinegar or special cleaner. Scale, rust, and hard water marks build up. Before disassembling unit, consult the owner’s manual. If humidifier’s pad or filter is covered with hard water scale, it is best to replace it. NOTE: Make sure to disconnect power to the unit first and watch for sharp edges on equipment.  Determine whether the humidifier is a reservoir or flow-through model. Flow-through models always have a drain tube or pipe leading from the bottom of the humidifier to either a drain pump or directly to a sewer drain line.  With a reservoir-type humidifier, the float assembly can get stuck. To fix this, remove the float assembly and thoroughly clean it with vinegar or humidifier cleaner. Use the same cleaners to remove bacteria and encrusted calcium from the water reservoir.  With flow-through humidifiers, make sure the drain line is clean. If you have hard water, consider filtering the water that enters the solenoid valve, as the orifice holes in this valve are quite small and can plug up over time. The wick (also called the filter or pad) should be replaced at least once a year—and more often in hard-water areas. Because the water does not stand in a holding tank, build up is usually not as bad. Vinegar or special cleaners can be used with this system, also.

“To gauge the humidity level in your home, use a hygrometer or psychrometer,” says Hall. “Most people find that humidity levels between 40-50% are comfortable during the heating season. And, although proper humidity levels will protect wood furniture and doors from drying and cracking, a well-running humidifier will not protect furniture from beverage and snack spills during upsetting or exciting plays.”

To provide live, free appliance repair help, RepairClinic. com hosts “The Appliance Repair Show” every Sunday on News/Talk 760 WJR Radio in Detroit from 9 a. m. to 10 a. m. ET. DIY listeners across the U. S. can access the show via the radio station’s “Listen Live” area on their website wjr. com.

About RepairClinic. com
Founded in Canton, Mich., in 1999, RepairClinic. com® is the most comprehensive online resource for do-it-yourself home appliance repair help, parts and information. The site features more than 80 appliance brands—including Kenmore, Whirlpool, Maytag, GE, Frigidaire, and LG—across 16 appliance types (e. g., washers, dryers, refrigerators, stoves, ovens, and dishwashers). Do-it-yourselfers use the intuitive database, PartDetective®, to find the part they need or the leading-edge service, RepairGuru®, for customized, free repair help. Appliance parts are stocked in a 72,000 sq. ft. facility and shipped the same business day. Visit www. RepairClinic. com for more information.

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Solar Innovations, Inc. Creates Unique Environments to Allow for Year-Round Exercise

Solar Innovations, Inc. Creates Unique Environments to Allow for Year-Round Exercise

Solar Innovations, Inc. a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial greenhouses, conservatories, sunrooms, folding, tilting, and sliding glass doors, walls, windows, and screens, creates unique environments to allow for year-round, low impact exercise.

Myerstown, PA (PRWEB) July 26, 2008

Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial greenhouses, conservatories, sunrooms, folding, tilting, and sliding glass doors, walls, windows, and screens, creates unique environments to allow for year-round, low impact exercise.

With an increased emphasis on physical fitness and healthy bodies, spirits, and minds, Solar Innovations, Inc. provides state of the art pool and spa enclosures. "Solar Innovations'™ thermally-enhanced aluminum structures are built to withstand the high moisture atmosphere of a pool enclosure (http://www. solarinnovations. com/residential/pool_spa/) without corrosion of joints, finishes, and hardware." These environments extend the season and create a year-round exercise facility which our customers can utilize as one of the best investments to their health.

Exercising in water provides several major health benefits as opposed to conventional exercises. Buoyancy virtually eliminates stress on joints by supporting approximately 90% of a person's weight and provides a cushion for the body. The natural resistance provided by water's viscosity creates an ideal muscle training program. Rather than increasing weights and altering machinery as with land exercising, resistance in water is easily increased either by speed or surface area submerged (the resistance is proportional to the force required to move it). 

As with nearly any Solar Innovations, Inc. structure, natural flow ventilation like ridge vents, eave vents, and retractable skylights can be seamlessly blended into any pool enclosure (http://www. solarinnovations. com/residential/pool_spa/) to allow for aesthetically pleasing sightlines and a comfortable exercise atmosphere. Solar Innovations™ also provides shading options which allow customers to enjoy as much or as little of the natural surroundings as they choose. Both ventilation and shading accessories can be automated to allow customers complete control of their environment and nature's affects upon it. Solar Innovations'™ pool enclosures are also designed to accommodate plant life, adding to the relaxing environment and encouraging healthy living through green practices.

Solar Innovations'™ uniquely integrated weep system allows moisture within a structure to collect, follow the weep channels, and eventually exit the structure through the gutter system. This system can be integrated into any pool or spa enclosure (http://www. solarinnovations. com/residential/pool_spa/) to increase its functionality without detracting from its aesthetic appeal.

Solar Innovations'™ incomparable pool and spa enclosures (http://www. solarinnovations. com/residential/pool_spa/) are available in limitless design formations including straight eave, curved eave, double pitch, lean-to, conservatory nose, and hip end structures. There are seven standard aluminum frame finishes of Hartford Green, Black, Bronze, White, Sandstone, Natural Clay, and Mill Aluminum (unpainted) and two anodized frame finishes of Dark Bronze and Clear. Copper and Stainless Steel cladding options are also available for the enclosure's exterior allowing it to seamlessly blend into the surrounding environment and become a part of the architecture or serve as a focal point. 

Exercising with water resistance provides an aerobic exercise routine while incorporating endurance and strength training. Even the simplest exercises completed on land can be taken to a whole new level when exercising in water. Contact Solar Innovations™ today at skylight@solarinnovations. com or call 800-618-0669 for information on how to make your pool a year-round, low impact exercise facility with a custom pool enclosure (http://www. solarinnovations. com/residential/pool_spa/).

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Metamedicine Breakthrough Going Public with Investment Offer of $1 Million

Metamedicine Breakthrough Going Public with Investment Offer of $1 Million

Vida Baron, M. D. is seeking the help of California investors in the Health Related and Consumer Products industries to provide capital investment of $1 million that will fund the growth, research, and development of HappyCare® Technologies -- the patented and clinically tested discovery of Dr. Vida Baron, MD who also invented the concept of Metamedicine.

Santa Barbara, CA (PRWEB) April 26, 2004

Vida Baron, M. D., founder of Metamedicine, author of numerous books, and inventor of the patented system known as “HappyCare® Technologies” is going public seeking investment capital in the amount of $1 million. Dr. Baron, a board certified Anesthesiologist, has spent years studying human emotional energy as it applies to healthcare, and has developed this system based on her clinical research.

HappyCare® Systems offers a wide range of CD-ROMs, HappyCare® video and audio tapes -- all of which encompass the groundbreaking work of Vida C. Baron, MD -- aimed at allowing the customer to access and manage their positive energy and significantly reduce negative energy and stress. The latest product of this technology, the 3E SPA, is an invaluable hand-held instrument that assists individuals in directing their emotional and mental energy toward experiencing lifelong vitality and wellness.

Vida Baron, MD has owned and operated an Ambulatory Surgery Center and Urgent Care Centers. Dr. Baron now teaches these Metamedicine communications skills to physicians, healthcare professionals and institutions in individual consultations, seminars and workshops. Dr. Vida Baron’s vision has been turned into the reality of the HappyCare® Technologies by a team of software and electronic engineers, a meticulous manufacturing company, and marketing experts.

Vida Baron, M. D. is seeking the help of California investors in the Health Related and Consumer Products industries to provide capital investment of $1 million that will fund the growth, research, and development of HappyCare® Technologies. Over the next three years her plan projects generating $5 million in revenues. With net profits of 50%, an investor might expect to see a financial improvement by as much as 200% over the long-term to produce considerable returns.

Interested investors are invited to contact Dr. Baron directly at vidabaron@cox. net or by phone at 805-560-9070. Requests for a copy of her comprehensive Business Plan or Executive Summary can be made to sanders@phaedeaux. com or downloading the pdf attachment to this release.

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Orlando-Headquartered CoAdvantage Acquires Two Companies: Nelco and PlanSource to Become Part of CoAdvantage Family of Companies, Significantly Increasing CoAdvantage's Size and Value after 10 Years of Success

Orlando-Headquartered CoAdvantage Acquires Two Companies: Nelco and PlanSource to Become Part of CoAdvantage Family of Companies, Significantly Increasing CoAdvantage's Size and Value after 10 Years of Success

CoAdvantage, a leading provider of end-to-end human resource solutions, today acquired two successful businesses -- Nelco, Inc., and PlanSource. The acquisitions are expected to significantly increase profits for 10-year-old CoAdvantage, making it one of the top 10 professional employer organizations (PEOs) in the country, with 2007 total projected net revenue of $106 million. The acquisitions will also further the company's mission to bring value to all stakeholders and will increase internal staff by 56 percent, as well as worksite employees, which total more than 30,000 throughout Florida, by 38 percent. The resulting entity includes two PEOs, a human resource outsourcing (HRO) company, an insurance agency, and a benefits administration software and services company.

ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB) January 3, 2008

 CoAdvantage is one of first companies in the human resource services industry to demonstrate a growth strategy -- through its HRO and PEO solutions -- that effectively meets clients' needs as they mature. This is especially essential in the current down market when small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) need to eliminate risk and create more financial and human resource efficiencies. CoAdvantage makes it possible for employers to cut costs while, at the same time, providing the best employee benefits possible.

"The acquisition of Nelco and PlanSource will allow us to substantially increase our value proposition to our clients," said CoAdvantage CEO Dayne Williams. "We will enhance our bundled HR solutions to the small employer by incorporating the strengths of Nelco, while the PlanSource acquisition will provide the necessary software platform to effectively deliver our solution to employers of the mid market."

Nelco was approached by more than 40 potential buyers. Founder Virginia Dorris -- who is retiring -- and her daughter, President Dori Rath, chose CoAdvantage because of its commitment to customer satisfaction and desire to retain the location, president and management team.

"Our customers will keep everything they like about Nelco," said Rath. "We've spent decades building Nelco's excellent reputation. We didn't want to sell the company to anyone less. We are incredibly pleased with this acquisition."

"With the Nelco acquisition, we are marrying two of the best PEOs, as far as perception and value in the marketplace, to create one of the top PEOs in the country," said CoAdvantage PEO President Ben Hewitt. "This gives us the size we need to become a tier-one player and the ability to serve our clients through more efficient and effective methods."

Both CoAdvantage and Nelco are highly regarded for client service and benefits. Clients will benefit with pricing advantages due to the increased buying power of this larger entity. Additionally, overhead expenses will be reduced due to combined resources.

PlanSource, which will become a wholly owned subsidiary of CoAdvantage, will offer proprietary, dynamic software that fully integrates insurance products and administrative tools, along with pre-defined portfolios of benefit options, to both CoAdvantage clients and insurance brokers. This technology will greatly simplify the procurement, implementation and management of health and benefit plans.

"The success and adoption of CoAdvantage's HRO product has proven the need for an integrated payroll and benefits solution that eliminates the inefficiencies created by working with multiple vendors," said Williams. "This is one example of how we continue to enhance products that will remove the unnecessary costs within the payroll, benefits and HR industries."

"This partnership will allow CoAdvantage to expand service offerings into the SMB market space at an unprecedented rate with a product superior to anything in the market today," said PlanSource Chief Executive Officer Scott Carver. "There has not been a provider out there that has effectively automated all of the HR processes for small businesses while delivering affordable benefit options. No one else has been able to crack that code and we can."

About CoAdvantage

CoAdvantage, which is headquartered in Orlando, proudly begins its second decade of service with a growth strategy unlike any other in the industry, an expanded geographic scope, and a continued commitment to its staff, clients and community. The company delivers comprehensive human resource outsourcing solutions to businesses with 10 to 2,000 employees through a combination of adaptable, scaleable human resource tools, an industry-leading web portal and a dedicated Client Service Center. Recognized for three years as an Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Company, CoAdvantage enhances the business impact of the human resources function using expertise, innovation and practical business insight. CoAdvantage's solutions actively build, sustain and transform companies -- keeping pace with business needs across all stages of growth. CoAdvantage has offices in Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale and Tampa, Florida. For more information, please visit www. coadvantage. com.

About Nelco

Based in Bradenton, Fla., Nelco is one of the oldest professional employer organizations in the country. The company, which provides payroll, benefits, workers' compensation, and online technology products and services, was founded 24 years ago by Virginia ("Ginny") Dorris. Prior to being purchased by CoAdvantage, it was one of the top 25 PEOs in the country, the 68th largest privately held business in Florida and on the Florida 200 list. For more information, please visit www. gonelco. com.

About PlanSource

PlanSource provides outsourced benefits administration services and innovative, Web-based, proprietary technology, which allow employers with 50 to 2,000 employees the ability to implement and administer a national network of health plan options integrated with a suite of related human resource business services. PlanSource is unique in the marketplace in that it offers a platform capable of delivering an unprecedented level of self-service functionality in the areas of service procurement, customer set up and ongoing administration. This technology is simple and intuitive enough to enable employers, brokers and others to get through the implementation process without the customization and configuration requirements that have been the primary impediment to scaling similar models. PlanSource is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Note: Executive biographies, photos, and maps outlining geographic scope for both CoAdvantage and Nelco are available upon request.

Bone Marrow Transplantation Complications Impact Cancer Survivor or Quality of Life

Bone Marrow Transplantation Complications Impact Cancer Survivor or Quality of Life

Long-term cancer survivors report that health complications arising after their bone marrow transplants had the most impact on their physical well-being but did not affect their psychological or spiritual well-being, according to an epidemiological study by Smita Bhatia, M. D., M. P.H., director, Division of Population Sciences, City of Hope.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Vocus) December 11, 2006

Long-term cancer survivors report that health complications arising after their bone marrow transplants had the most impact on their physical well-being but did not affect their psychological or spiritual well-being, according to an epidemiological study by Smita Bhatia, M. D., M. P.H., director, Division of Population Sciences, City of Hope. Data from the first-ever study of adult survivors of hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) that examined the impact of long-term complications on their quality of life was presented at the 48th Annual American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla.

More than 45,000 HCT procedures are conducted annually to treat a variety of life-threatening diseases, such as leukemia and lupus. There are currently more than 100,000 transplant survivors who have surpassed a 5-year survival milestone. However, due to their HCT treatment, which includes chemotherapy, radiation and immunosuppressive drugs, they are at increased risk of developing a wide-range of complications that could potentially have an impact on their lives.

"The goal of the study was to examine the impact of long-term health complications on the quality of life in long-term transplant survivors. The surveys revealed that not all health complications are equal and only some, not all, complications have a negative impact on survivors' overall quality of life," said Bhatia. "Many cancer survivors believe that their lives will return to normal after treatment. So, it is the problems that they encounter during their daily routines that they see as truly impacting their quality of life."

Researchers collected surveys from 1,013 cancer survivors who underwent HCT procedures at City of Hope or the University of Minnesota. The study examined their long-term complications and assessed their health-related quality of life, which was broken out into physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being, and overall quality of life categories. Researchers focused on complications such as impaired hearing, vision problems, speech difficulties, dental problems, cardiac dysfunction, stroke, hip joint replacement, pulmonary problems, gastrointestinal distress and neurologic conditions. Adjustments were made for certain factors, including inability to return to work, pain or anxiety, marital status, age and gender.

Patients reported that physical well-being was most affected by complications that caused hearing, speech, dental, cardiopulmonary, gastrointestinal and neurological problems. Similarly, survivors rated speech, dental, gastrointestinal and neurologic problems as the most detrimental to their social well-being. While individual patient response varied, on the whole, complications had no statistical significance in psychological well-being, and stroke was the only complication that impacted spiritual well-being.

"There have been studies that identified complications from HCT, and other studies that described patient quality of life, but this is the first that examines the impact of complications on quality of life, which can help us better understand the needs of cancer survivors," said Bhatia. "Data from this study raises awareness of the impact of treatment-related complications and suggests areas to investigate during follow-up care. The data should help us develop appropriate interventions for HCT patients to enable a better quality of life after cancer treatment."

Bhatia will continue her research into cancer survivorship with studies that will compare quality of life scores before, during and after HCT procedures to understand what is most important to patient care at the different stages of their cancer treatment.

About City of Hope

City of Hope is a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center, the highest honor bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope's research and treatment protocols impact care throughout the nation. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics and shares its scientific knowledge with medical centers locally and globally, helping patients battling serious diseases. For more information, visit www. cityofhope. org.

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Invirion, Inc. Forms Strategic Partnership with Worldwide AIDS Coalition (WWAC) In Fight Against HIV/AIDS in Africa

Invirion, Inc. Forms Strategic Partnership with Worldwide AIDS Coalition (WWAC) In Fight Against HIV/AIDS in Africa

The executive teams of Invirion and the Worldwide AIDS Coalition today announced the formation of a strategic partnership between the two organizations in order to fight AIDS in Africa. Their work together will help to diagnose and assess the success of treatments against the deadly disease.

Washington DC (PRWEB) March 6, 2005

The Worldwide AIDS Coalition (www. fightaidsnow. org) announced a strategic partnership with Invirion Inc. to assure availability of high performance, low cost diagnostics to monitor the treatment of people living with HIV/AIDS in Africa and the Caribbean.

Co-founder and Executive Director for the WWAC, Dennis M Israelski, M. D. mentions, “We are extremely pleased that a company like Invirion, shares our passion for ending the pandemic of communicable diseases globally. ” WWAC supports the efforts of effective and innovative organizations in the fight against global public health disparity by focusing attention on the crisis of HIV/AIDS. Their mission is to facilitate consilience in global efforts to overcome obstacles and barriers to HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment in resource poor communities.

Dr. Israelski states, “The pandemic of HIV/AIDS disproportionately affects places that can least afford care and treatment; it is without a doubt one of the greatest public health and moral issues of our times. Our vision includes creating a vehicle to channel innovative technology to facilitate action and cooperation between Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), academia and governments to expand sustainable systems of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment for people and communities most in need. We are excited to have access to the Invirion ViroTect One that will replace CD4 and viral load tests with a single assay that is much quicker and simpler to run at a fraction of the cost of traditional diagnostics.”

Invirion, Inc. (www. invirion. com) was founded to bring state-of-the-art, biologically relevant basic science technology to the clinical marketplace to ensure the highest standard of care for patients. Invirion is the first single cell diagnostics company dedicated to the early detection, monitoring and treatment of life-threatening viral diseases such as HIV/AIDS, cervical cancer, and organ transplant rejection. InvirionÂ’s novel HIV detection system monitors response to anti-retroviral therapy on the same instruments, flow cytometers, that measure CD4 counts. Published work has demonstrated that InvirionÂ’s ViroTect system correlates extremely well with plasma viral load and can be run at a fraction of the cost on the installed instrumentation base of cytometers. InvirionÂ’s assays are compatible with all vendorÂ’s cytometers including the new generation of capillary cytometers.

Bruce K. Patterson, M. D., Founder of Invirion states “This opportunity validates our decade long effort to demonstrate the scientific, clinical, and economic advantages of detecting and monitoring viral disease in cells that are infected by viruses rather than in plasma where the virus is deposited. Invirion’s innovative technology is adaptable to the installed instrumentation for CD4 counting eliminating the need for costly new equipment and infrastructure. We feel that this model provides a tremendous benefit especially in countries that are faced with limited financial and clinical resources yet have the majority of afflicted individuals”.

Details and conditions of the alliance were not fully disclosed.

Worldwide nearly 40 million people are living with HIV/AIDS and in 2004, there were nearly 5 million new infections with over 3 million deaths. Every 6 seconds, a new person is infected and every 10 seconds a person dies of HIV/AIDS. Since 1981, over 28 million have died of HIV/AIDS. This global pandemic has been called our generationÂ’s holocaust.

The Worldwide AIDS Coalition (WWAC). is a non-profit organization, with a team of Scientific Advisors from the San Francisco Bay area, financial offices in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Administrative offices located in Washington D. C.

WWAC supports the efforts of effective and innovative organizations in the fight against global public health disparity by focussing attention on the crisis of HIV/AIDS. Its founders are William Lloyd Wiley, PhD, MBA of Charlotte, North Carolina who serves as the Chairman of the Board and Dennis M. Israelski, M. D. of Stanford University School of Medicine who serves as Executive Director.

The Worldwide AIDS CoalitionÂ’s mission is to facilitate consilience in global efforts to scale up HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment in resource poor communities. The Worldwide AIDS CoalitionÂ’s vision is to provide a vehicle to channel U. S. corporate benevolence to facilitate action and cooperation between Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), academia and governments to expand sustainable systems of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment for people and communities most in need. We bring a focus and organize the needed financial, material and pharmaceutical resources for the current public health emergency of HIV/ AIDS in Africa, Asia, and around the globe, to establish a coalition of key stakeholders interested in public health equity.

Contact Information:

Dr Dennis Israelski

WWAC

650-208-6612

Or

Joe Kopetka

Invirion, Inc.

773-469-4348

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MedSurge Advances to Exhibit at Harris County Medical Society Spring Business Expo 2007

MedSurge Advances to Exhibit at Harris County Medical Society Spring Business Expo 2007

MedSurge Advances will be exhibiting at the Harris County Medical Society Spring Business Expo 2007 in Houston, Tex. on Saturday, April 14. MedSurge Advances will provide interested physicians with information on medical spas, body-management centers, and integrating aesthetic procedures into their existing practices.

Dallas (PRWEB) April 1, 2007

MedSurge Advances will exhibit at the Harris County Medical Society Spring Business Expo 2007 in Houston, Tex. on Saturday, April 14 to provide interested physicians with information on medical spas, body-management centers, and integrating aesthetic procedures into their existing practices. The company's booth number for the event, to be held at Reliant Center, is 44.
Many doctors today feel squeezed by financial pressures such as declining insurance reimbursements and rising malpractice insurance costs. At the Harris County Medical Society Spring Business Expo 2007, representatives of MedSurge Advances will discuss the clinical and business aspects of adding aesthetic procedures to a medical practice. MedSurge Advances will also provide information for physicians interested in starting standalone medical spas or body-management centers.

MedSurge will educate physicians on a variety of procedures and treatment programs, including:
 Skin rejuvenation with laser and IPL therapy  Acoustic Wave Therapy™ (AWT™) for dimpled skin  New body-management systems (FuturePerfect™)  Hair reduction  Vascular and pigmented lesions  Microdermabrasion and skin resurfacing  Combination acne therapy (Clear Concept Acne Treatment Process)  BOTOX and other injectables

Attendees interested in scheduling a meeting with MedSurge Advances representatives at the Harris County Medical Society Spring Business Expo 2007 are invited to contact Rob Huckels at 214.540.3807.
About MedSurge Advances

Based in Dallas, MedSurge Advances helps physicians across the United States build and manage their practices in aesthetic medicine, one of the fastest-growing healthcare segments. Since its founding in 2002, MedSurge Advances has provided technology and business resources for more than 330 physicians in 42 states who have started stand-alone businesses or added aesthetic procedures to their existing practices. For more information, contact MedSurge Advances at 972.720.0425, or visit www. medsurgeadvances. com.

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30 – 90 Minutes Per Day? No Sweat!

30 – 90 Minutes Per Day? No Sweat!

Get in shape right at your desk three minutes at a time. Software program helps fulfill the Federal guidelines of 30 - 90 minutes of exercise per day

(PRWEB) January 15, 2005

Thirty to ninety minutes of exercise every day, just to meet the new Federal guidelines? Who has time for that?

“…That's as simple as it can be. It is not too hard," says Tommy Thompson, Health and Human Services Secretary.

Not too hard for whom? The guidelines are in conflict with the lifestyle habits of most Americans. However, the lifestyle habits of most Americans are in conflict with plain common sense when it comes to health and fitness. For many it seems to be a choice of success or health. Long hours at the desk and family commitments make getting enough exercise impossible. Or do they?

Until now yes. Until Break Pal, that is. Break Pal is a new software solution that just hit the marketplace. Break Pal not only solves the problem of how to fit enough exercise into a day, but solves several other problems associated with the desk job such as:

· Decreasing the risk of computer related injuries such as neck and shoulder stiffness or Carpal Tunnel

· Boosting productivity

· Getting enough exercise

· Increased motivation to exercise

A miracle program? Maybe.

So how does this work? Break Pal is based on the idea that all exercise is cumulative — in other words, three minutes of exercise ten times a day is as effective as forty five minutes of exercise after work. Federal guidelines also state that computer users should stop and take a break every thirty minutes, taking a few minutes to least get up and stretch. Better yet, how about a few minutes of exercise?

Break Pal not only reminds the computer user to take a break but teaches him/her a unique new exercise, designed to get the blood pumping and provide a full body workout. Just before breaking a sweat, the user clicks a button and the program disappears to come back again in 30 minutes.

Break Pal exercises can be done in a small space with no impact on the joints, and still provide a great workout. Cyber Liz, the digital version of co-creator and fitness instructor Liz Weaver, gently coaxes you out of your chair with statements like, “C’mon, I know you’re busy, but you’ll get more done and feel better if you work out with me for just a minute.” She leads you through a quick tutorial (which can be bypassed) and then to the exercise. When you’ve had enough, one click and she’s gone until next time.

These are not your typical quick stretch exercises but moves that will really get your heart pumping quickly. The idea is that the exercises are not only good for you, but fun. People just wonÂ’t exercise without motivation, but they actually get up and do these rather than shutting it off. Our testers had great results.

Three minutes every thirty minutes adds up to a full 45 minute workout at the end of an eight hour workday. And that time will never really be los — studies show that computer users who take regular breaks work more efficiently, which in turn easily makes up for the time on break.

Fantastic not only for computer users but also for the companies that employ them: increased productivity means higher profits, and reduced risk of OOS means lower WorkerÂ’s Comp costs.

The premiere version of Break Pal is based on a martial arts aerobics workout and runs on a single userÂ’s machine. Future versions now in development will feature such exercises as TÂ’ai Chi, Yoga, and even Belly Dancing.

“Keeping things fun and interesting keeps workers motivated,” says Phil Weaver, co-creator of the software. Future versions will also run over LANs so the entire company can workout together.

Break Pal is available on CD or by download at www. breakpal. com.

Phil Weaver

Break Pal

139 Main St

Valley Springs, CA 95252

(209) 772-1760

Www. breakpal. com

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Wescom Moves into New Headquarters, Anticipates Continued Growth

Wescom Moves into New Headquarters, Anticipates Continued Growth

Healthcare Communications Company Sees Average Annual Growth of 15% for the Past 10 Years.

Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB) October 5, 2006

Wescom, the leading provider of integrated communications, data and tracking systems for the health care industry, has moved into new corporate headquarters at 5343 Bowden Road, Jacksonville, Florida. The 35,000-square-foot facility was completely renovated to accommodate the company’s various engineering, service, research and development, sales, manufacturing and administration needs. The building allows for future growth and expansion. Wescom currently employs more than 53 people and expects to add staff over the next six to 12 months.

Wescom’s products provide health care facilities with centralized communication and tracking capabilities that improve patient care and satisfaction while reducing cost and inefficiency for health care providers. The Nurse Call systems that Wescom Products provide include MedLink, ProNet and MedTrac all of which help to solidify stronger nurse to patient relationships. Wescom Founder and President Charles E. Bell explains, “Wescom has been at the forefront of health care communications for more than 20 years, releasing the first network-based Nurse Call system for hospitals in 1985.” He added, “Since then, we have continued to be innovators, launching the first networked system to provide hospitals with centralized communications, introducing sensors and tracking devices and other advancements.” Currently, there are approximately 400 hospitals nationwide utilizing these solutions and there are more than 150 long-term care facilities using Wescom’s ElderLink emergency response system.

Since the mid 90’s, Wescom has averaged an annual growth rate of more than 15% and has steadily increased its market share. The company’s successful track record directly relates to Wescom’s focus on a commitment to innovation. “We invest heavily in research and

Development and it will continue to drive our growth,” says Wescom Vice President and General Manager Clifford G. Lane. “With the beta test of our new software, currently in the final stages at Shands Jacksonville Medical Center - University of Florida, we expect the company’s growth to significantly increase from the current rate to close to 50% over the next 3 to 5 years.”

The majority of Wescom’s growth will continue to be in the hospital segment as the company introduces new state-of-the-art technology later this year. Additionally, demand for Wescom’s ElderLink product is increasing as an aging population is expanding the long-term market. “Long term care facilities are realizing that baby boomers have higher expectations, especially when it comes to communications, service and technology,” explains Charles Bell.

About Wescom

Wescom has been providing innovations in patient care communications since 1983. Its revolutionary Nurse Call system, which includes MedLink, ProNet and MedTrac, provides more efficient operations and reporting capabilities for hospitals and more responsive, attentive service for patients. Wescom has more than 400 hospital clients countrywide and provides approximately 150 long-term care facilities with its ElderLink product. Wescom is privately-owned company with headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida and a service and sales office in Baltimore, Maryland. More information is available www. nursecall. com.

Media contact:

Caryn Best

Burdette Ketchum

(904) 645-6200

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WHAT'S “HOLISTIC” ALL ABOUT ANYHOW?!

WHAT'S “HOLISTIC” ALL ABOUT ANYHOW?!

New Cable Show “MEET THE HEALERS” Opens the Door to Answers

(PRWEB) November 18, 2003

Every Monday night at 6 PM on Cablevision

Channels 15 or 76 in Rockland

(also Tuesdays in parts of NJ)

October ’03 – March ‘04

Produced by BLUE HORIZONS PROFESSIONAL HEALERS NETWORK

Hosted by JUDI THOMASES

 What are “energy workers”?

 What do “alternative” and “complementary” services mean?

 How do these specialties tie in with traditional health approaches?

 What fascinating and unusual holistic services are available in our area?

 How can holistic practitioners be located to serve you?

HereÂ’s a brand new show, reaching all of Rockland County, NY (and parts of Bergen County, NJ on Tuesdays), on public access stations of Cablevision. Nine holistic practitioners in various disciplines, under the aegis of Blue Horizons Professional Healers Network (a non-profit organization), have pooled talents and knowledge to present an educational and enlightening series of half-hour programs that introduce the viewer to nine different avenues of healing and inner awareness. Each segment showcases two practitioners who explain what they offer, what the client can expect, and sometimes how they came to practice their specialty.

Produced and staffed by: JUDI THOMASES, Astrologer, Wisdom Path Guide; DR. JO GJELSTEN, Chiropractor, Applied Kinesiologist; DR. ERIC GOLDMAN, Chiropractor, Natural Force Healing Practitioner; ISIS MARIA COHEN, Option Process Coach/Counselor and Spiritual Healer; LAILA PETRILLO, Reiki Master/Teacher, Certified Hypnotherapist; PAUL LAMB, Chinese Energy Medicine (Chi Gong), Massage; LARAINE SILEO, Health Counselor & Spiritual Coach, CHHC/AADP; DOROTHY WHITTON, RN, Holistic Nurse Counselor, and Hypnotherapist; KATHY SCHEFFOLD, Medical Intuitive, Feng Shui Consultant.

Marriott Plaza Hotel Buenos Aires Announces U Action & Relax By Vilas Club

Marriott Plaza Hotel Buenos Aires Announces U Action & Relax By Vilas Club

Brand new wellness space opens at luxury Buenos Aires hotel.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) January 6, 2011

The Marriott Plaza Hotel Buenos Aires introduces U Action & Relax by Vilas Club, a modern and sophisticated place focused on treatments and wellness programs. The U Action & Relax area is an exclusive space for Marriott Plaza Hotel Buenos Aires guests. Supported by a team of trained professionals and by advanced technology, the Vilas Club experience represents the very best in Buenos Aires fitness. The Marriott Plaza Buenos Aires Hotel is proud to host this exciting new facility, with an outdoor pool overlooking historic San Martin square, a terrace with solarium showers, sauna, whirlpool, fitness classes, hi-tech exercise equipment, cardiovascular equipment, personal trainers, Pilates Reformer and more.

U Action & Relax invites guests to enjoy these services:
 Personal training and nutritional advice  Relaxing massage to relieve muscular tension  Shiatsu to unblock the meridians and increase vital energy  California Esalen massage to relieve fatigue and stress  Reflexology, a foot massage that stimulates the balance of the organs  Manual lymphatic drainage to improve the lymphatic circulation

This new space allows this luxury Buenos Aires hotel to continue offering its guests and clients the most advanced service in wellness and health. The U Action & Relax Fitness Center is sure to restore youthful vigor and rejuvenate the body, skin and smile. Buenos Aires travel has never been so healthy.

About the Marriott Plaza Buenos Aires Hotel

With over 100 years of service, the Marriott Plaza Hotel Buenos Aires is the perfect place to stay for vacationers and business travelers in Argentina. This Buenos Aires Hotel, considered to be an historic landmark, has been internationally recognized for its elegance, prestige and outstanding service since its inauguration in 1909. All rooms feature comfortable bedding, safes, high-speed Internet access and air-conditioning. Overlooking Buenos Aires' historic Plaza San Martin, the Marriott Plaza Hotel features an excellent location on Florida Street, known for its fantastic shops and boutiques. This Buenos Aires hotel is also moments from Puerto Madero restaurants, the business district and popular sightseeing destinations. The luxury Buenos Aires hotel offers over 13,500 sq. ft of flexible meeting space and a Grand Ballroom, ideal for large meetings or conferences. Discover the beauty of Argentina's most celebrated city at one of the most distinguished hotels in Buenos Aires. To learn more, visit the Marriott Plaza Buenos Aires Hotel website.

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Corporate Teams Score Points for Healthy Eating

Corporate Teams Score Points for Healthy Eating

New workplace wellness program from Health Enhancement Systems leverages research-based principles of social support

Midland, MI (Vocus) January 20, 2010

Employees will score big and adopt lifelong healthy behaviors with Health Enhancement Systems’ new workplace wellness program (http://www.5on5.com) based on social support principles.

The online program, 5 on 5, focuses on ways to eat better through simple daily habits wrapped in an exciting basketball tournament format. Participants form teams of 5 and compete virtually against other corporate teams in a company setting.

Health Enhancement Systems has gathered the best studies on social support in a newly released white paper, Social Support: Impact on Health and the Bottom Line. Over 30 studies show how a corporate culture can boost employee engagement with social support.

5 on 5 was developed to incorporate team activities and goal setting — the foundation of social support in the workplace. The theme-based campaign appeals especially to those hard-to-get-to-participate male employees.

“5 on 5 is based on research showing how social support — in the form of teams working toward a goal — can achieve health improvement success,” says Dean Witherspoon, president and founder of HES.

In 5 on 5, employees team up for healthy eating and score individual points, for example, by eating a healthy breakfast, three or more vegetable servings, and three or more whole grain servings each day. Participants log daily points online where a shot clock counts down the day’s game time. The simple-to-use software rewards participants with flashy online “baskets” and “dunks,” even “free throws,” as points are logged. The program tracks team standings in tournament play for 6, 8, or 12 weeks.

Health Enhancement Systems is a worldwide leader in behavior change innovation. HES has created more than 20 workplace wellness programs (http://www. healthenhancementsystems. com/groupdisplay. aspx) including NutriSum, healthy2010, and the ever-popular Get Fit on Route 66 adopted in more than 500 companies serving more than 100,000 employees. Other products include lifestyle brochures, online and paper-based behavior-change campaigns, and the Health Promotion Practitioner newsletter.

Download the free white paper, Social Support: Impact on Health and the Bottom Line (http://www. healthenhancementsystems. com/sswp/). View a demo of the 5 on 5 workplace wellness program (http://www.5on5.com).

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"6 Hour Learn Salsa Bootcamp - Sweeping The City of Los Angeles" Salsa Lessons in Los Angeles

"6 Hour Learn Salsa Bootcamp - Sweeping The City of Los Angeles" Salsa Lessons in Los Angeles

The LearnSalsa Bootcamp is sweeping the Los Angeles County by surprise. Popular shows, "Dancing with the Stars" and "So You Think You Can Dance?," have helped the success of LearnSalsa. com to grow up to 100 students per Learn Salsa Bootcamp. Salsa Lessons in Los Angeles by LearnSalsa. com

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 17, 2006

www. LearnSalsa. com/aboutus. htm (http://www. LearnSalsa. com/aboutus. htm ): Los Angeles based Dance company, Salsa Lessons in Los Angeles has teamed up with many of the local businesses to help make it "One of the Finest Salsa Lessons in Los Angeles." The owners have been inspired by the beautiful dance of Salsa and have opened and have spent thousands of dollars investing in powerful domains that relate to dance. Some of these domain names, recently purchased to help the movement of dance are as follow; BallroomBootcamp. com, SalsaNightClub. com, LaStyleSalsa. com and over 140 other popular domain names for dance.

Salsa Lessons in Los Angeles and other dances have become extremely popular due to the popular shows "Dancing with the Stars" and "So You Think You Can Dance?," These shows have motivated America to step up and dance by learning great new moves on television, resulting in a massive explosion of people wanting to Learn Salsa and other dances. Not only is dancing fun, and healthy but it is also sexy. Our customers notice an increase in personal self confidence when they begin to "get it" on the dance floor. It is truly an incredible experience to see our customer come in, feeling somewhat nervous, a little scared and they leave our 6 Hour Salsa Bootcamp with a lot of great steps and self confidence.

LearnSalsa. com also happens to be "One of the Largest Salsa Dance Schools in Los Angeles, with approximately 150 to 200 students finishing the famous 6 Hour Salsa Bootcamps and our weekly classes ( www. learnsalsa. com/weeklyclasses. htm (http://www. learnsalsa. com/weeklyclasses. htm )), every month. LearnSalsa. com has expanded in other California Cities from Los Angeles to the Southern Orange County areas.

Salsa Dancing and Salsa Lessons in Los Angeles helps keep you healthy, recent research has shown that, people with heart failure who took up dancing breathed better, exercised longer, and generally felt better about themselves.

Salsa Lessons in Los Angeles and Salsa Dancing will boost the health of your heart, researcher Romualdo Belardinelli, MD, a professor of cardiology at UniversitC Politecnica delle Marche School of Medicine. Dancing really had the edge in helping people's sense of well-being, he tells WebMD.

LearnSalsa. com begins with a Merengue warm-up and begins moving into the beginner basic steps of Salsa Dancing. We teach the moves, you don't need a partner and you will dance with at least 40 to 50 different people of the opposite sex. It is truly a social dance that combines health and social networking. If you are single, this is a great way to meet new people. If you are married, this is a great way to revive your current relationship. Anyway you slice this dance, you are spending 6 Hours having a blast.

Salsa Lessons in Los Angeles puts you in a safe, and comfortable enironment, non-intimidating for beginners. We want our customers to feel comfortable and safe to make mistakes and no one will look at them and tease. We utilize a lot of mental conditioning as well through the Salsa Bootcamp. We use "PMA", Positive Mental Attitude. We expect our customers to have a "Positive Mind Frame" and a "Friendly Attitude". We also expect everyone to encourage each other during the day. These rules and expectations are set right up front.

Salsa Lessons in Los Angeles and Salsa Dancing for 6 Hours can also be a challenge, so we keep students motivated and encouraged throughout the day. We provide them some of the finest, "live entertainment" during the lunch breaks

Salsa Lessons in Los Angeles

LearnSalsa. com is quickly becoming one of the most popular, Salsa Instructional Events in Los Angeles. The word is spreading like wild fire about what we do, and due to that, our Salsa bootcamps have anywhere from 80 to 125 customers every single month. That is history in the making. Sign up at www. learnsalsa. com/signup. htm (http://www. learnsalsa. com/signup. htm ).

We also do charity events and fund raisers www. learnsalsa. com/photos24.htm (http://www. learnsalsa. com/photos24.htm )

"It is incredible to see people come to our 6 Hour Salsa Bootcamps and, they end up meeting new people, making friends, finding mates, and just having plain ol' fun releasing stress! Oh, by the way, they also Learn Salsa.

For more information, please contact Ana Rodriguez ( Director of Operations) at 213-400-2260 or visit www. LearnSalsa. com

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New Company Shows People How to Eat Their Greens Without Chewing

New Company Shows People How to Eat Their Greens Without Chewing

Online vendors of high-end juicers and blenders www. fruitvegetablejuicers. com to offer great juicing products and an intriguing fact sheet on their health possibilities.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) February 9, 2008

The benefits of eating fruits and vegetables are well documented. It's no wonder why moms notoriously hound their kids to finish eating their broccoli or spinach; the effects they have on the body are significant. There is an easier way to take in all those vitamins, minerals and enzymes from fruits and veggies, and it's through juicing. At www. fruitvegetablejuicers. com, an arsenal of various types of juicers and blenders can be found, along with tips, books, accessories and other products. As the experts at the site say, "If it is edible and came from a plant, and you want to juice it, we can help pair you with the right juicer for your needs."

The health benefits from juicing are staggering. In fact, one glass of fresh juice provides the equivalent of eating several pounds of fruit and vegetables. With a sudden jolt of vitamins and minerals, the body instantly absorbs the nutrients and experiences an immediate lift in energy. This is a far more healthy "pick me up" than caffeinated beverages. Since these plants are so low in calories and help boost metabolism, they make a great addition to any weight loss program. Beyond this, drinking natural fruit and vegetable beverages can improve skin complexion, help alleviate chewing and digestive problems, and they just taste great.

Www. fruitvegetablejuicers. com hosts a large selection of quality juicers and blenders that will stand up to constant use better than cheap discount store products. The Breville Juice Fountain Elite is the two-time leading seller, boasting features like a powerful 1000-watt motor, a larger feeding tube and easy-to-clean design. Other models are made specifically for citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruit. The Omega 8005 is a masticating extractor that crushes produce to a pulp, thus preserving vital enzymes that would otherwise be destroyed by high-speed blenders. This is ideal for juicing wheat grass, which has a high concentration of chlorophyll and is higher in protein per ounce than beef.

The site also carries alkaline water ionizers like the Life 5000 and Jupiter Melody ionizer. More than just water filters, these devices alter the water so that it is easier for the body to use, and the results are astonishing. Read the reviews on the site for success stories.

When it comes to top of the line juicers for every need, fruitvegetablejuicers. com has the best inventory and the knowledge and experience to back them up.

Contact: Ericka Smith
DENN Enterprises
Ph: 877-219-6992
Fax: 702-645-8997
Www. fruitvegetablejuicers. com

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President Clinton, Along with Bono, Sir Bob Geldof, and Sir Richard Branson Invited to Create 'World's Biggest Peace Concert'

President Clinton, Along with Bono, Sir Bob Geldof, and Sir Richard Branson Invited to Create 'World's Biggest Peace Concert'

Organizers for “World’s Biggest Peace Concert” (Global “See-Peace”) implore President Bill Clinton to schedule Atlanta press conference for: “I Have A Dream” Anniversary -- August 28th... "Please bring Branson, Bono, and Geldof too!"

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) August 16, 2006

Peacemakers in Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthplace, Atlanta: City of Peace, are very excited about the prospect of having President Bill Clinton speak at their upcoming press conference. They are asking President Clinton to endorse and announce plans for “World’s Biggest Peace Concert” (one year away). The event is scheduled for August 28th (exact anniversary-date of Dr. King’s world famous speech: “I Have A Dream!” However organizers have yet to receive an RSVP.

John R. Naugle, Lead Coordinator of the 2007- Global “See-Peace” Concert, proclaims… “President Clinton, please drop what you’re doing, schedule and speak at our press conference August 28th! Accept leadership/founding position to create “The World’s Biggest Peace Concert” that will bring a 300,000 live audience to Atlanta on “I Have A Dream” Anniversary-2007, plus a 3 billion televised-audience. Your important facilitation of this historic event will GREATLY advance the goals of: The Clinton Global Initiative: www. ClintonGlobalinitiative. org. President Clinton, with your powerful support, plus assistance with PR, and a few telephone calls to other press conference invitees/dignitaries (i. e., Sir Richard Branson, Bono, Sir Bob Geldof) then our historic initiative will discover launch-success!”

Concert organizers will announce plans for creating “The World’s Biggest Peace Concert” on August 28th -- “I Have A Dream” Anniversary. Their research has proven our Global Family desperately needs additional degrees of Global Peace. Andrea Kay Smith, founder of Partnerships In Peace and concert co-creator states: “President Clinton is positioned to help us set powerful, courageous, and inspiring new precedents for our new Century and new millennium ahead. In addition, uniting creative energies with The Clinton Global Initiative, we can all greatly further the goals of the 700+ organizations worldwide now registered with The United Nations International Decade for a Culture of Peace: www. Decade-Culture-of-Peace. org. In addition, we can greatly inspire the 1400+ Peace-Cities of 119 nations registered with the global organization... Mayors for Peace: www. MayorsforPeace. org. President Clinton, let’s courageously seize this huge 'Window-Of-Opportunity!'"

President Clinton recently delivered a powerful speech at Coretta Scott King’s Memorial before 3 other US Presidents, 200+ Congressmen, and hundreds of millions of televised-viewers. His speech lit a “fire-of-action” within this “World’s Biggest Concert” Project. John R. Naugle, Lead Coordinator of the 2007 Global “See-Peace” Concert, proclaims… “President Clinton, thank you for challenging us by saying: ‘What will happen to the legacy of Martin Luther King and Coretta King? Will it continue to stand for peace & non-violence, and anti-poverty, and civil rights, and human rights? … What are YOU going to do to make sure that it grows? Atlanta, what will happen to the King Legacy?”

Organizers of “The World’s Biggest Concert” proclaim they have responded to President Clinton’s challenge. Their courageous plans to recreate the global success of Bono & Geldof’s LIVE-8 Concert (that generated ~3 billion televised-viewers) is evidence. However, for their Global “See-Peace” Concert to succeed they challenge President Clinton with this question: “What will YOU do to nurture Dr. King’s legacy, and will you assist us in addressing the 3-Evils that Dr. King still implores us to address: Poverty, Racism, and Violence? Will you assist us in developing Global Peace for our Global Family?”

The Atlanta Peacemakers deeply appreciate President Clinton’s challenge. His inspiration (in addition to planning “The World’s Biggest Peace Concert”) has also motivated them to lay plans to create “The World’s Biggest Peace Garden” (ATL): www. PL-G. org; “The University of Peace-No. America” (ATL): www. UPatl. org; and “The Global Peace Museum” (ATL): www. GlobalPeaceMuseum. org. In addition these Atlanta Peacemakers believe President Clinton inspired and challenged their courageous mayor -- Shirley Franklin… She recently led a group of business, civic, and business leaders to remove Dr. King’s historical collection of papers from Sotheby’s Auction-House, purchase them for $32 Million, and return them to his birthplace.

Organizers of “The World’s Biggest Concert” state that millions around the Earth (in their own way) say: “I Have A Dream” about a more Global Peace and a healthier Global Family. This courageous group of peacemakers is urging President Clinton to please telephone Sir Richard Branson and urge him to also attend the August 28th press conference. Branson’s Virgin Music Company would be an ideal co-producer of “The World’s Biggest Peace Concert.” In addition, Branson’s “World’s 1st Commercial Spaceline”-Virgin Galactic 2008 Maiden-Flight is just around-the-corner. “Global “See-Peace” organizers proclaim: “We need Branson to accept our proposal to carry our Team4Peace and a Peace-Flag (setting a great new millennium precedent)! Our dream is that President Clinton will urge Sir Branson to also bring Bono & Sir Bob Geldof to the August 28th press conference.”

Concert organizers are encouraging Bono & Geldof to announce their acceptance of their invitation to be Executive Producers of our 2007-Global “See-Peace” Concert (“The World’s Biggest Peace Concert”). It is known globally that Bono & Gledof’s LIVE 8 Concert addressed one of Dr. King’s 3-Evils (Poverty) for one continent (Africa). John R. Naugle, Lead Coordinator of the 2007- Global “See-Peace” Concert, proclaims…”President Clinton, please bring Bono & Geldof to Dr. King’s Birthplace to address all 3-Evils (Poverty, Racism, Violence) for all continents: Global Peace for our Global Family.”

Many dignitaries from various parts of the US and internationally have been invited to the Aug. 28 press conference. President Clinton, a few simple telephone calls on your part will bring GREAT success to our upcoming press conference August 28th. See complete details here (www. See-Peace. org) regarding specific invitations to: Bono, Sir Bob Geldof, Sir Richard Branson, ATL-Mayor Shirley Franklin, Mike Eskew/UPS, Arun Gandhi (grandson), Dexter Scott King (Dr. King's son), President Jimmy Carter, GA-Governor Sonny Perdue, ATL's-Nobel Peace Prize Nominees: Senator Sam Nunn, Ted Turner, Dr. John Endicott, plus R. E.M., Peter Conlon, Louis D'Amore/IIPT, Dr. Jeffrey Sachs/UNMDG, Dr. Deepak Chopra/PWGC, Steve Leeper/MFP, Dr. Helen Caldicott/WAND-PSR-NPRI, Alice Lovelace/USSF, Dr. Cheryl Tarr/USDoP, James C. Kennedy, George Hirthler, Yael Oestreich.

About the 2007-Global “See-Peace” Concert:

Organizers proclaim: "WE Have A Dream" about world peace (as millions & millions of others around the Earth do) because Dr. King first said: "I Have A Dream!" John R. Naugle, co-creator to the Atlanta: City of Peace Initiative has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and has donated his time and talent to 100+ nonprofits throughout the Atlanta over the last dozen years. He has also campaigned to be elected Mayor of Marietta twice (1993 & 1997). His current primary focus is finding key individuals who can assist with professionally packaging, polishing, and launching this global peace initiative.

Additional Information:

Please contact: John R. Naugle - Atlanta: City of Peace at...

(678) 643-2001 (media only). For more information, visit: www. See-Peace. org

Initial Online Press Release: www. prweb. com/releases/2006/7/prweb405580.htm (http://www. prweb. com/releases/2006/7/prweb405580.htm )

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DayTimers Has The World Seeing Red: An Expression of Love, Passion and Charity

DayTimers Has The World Seeing Red: An Expression of Love, Passion and Charity

DayTimers shows their support of Heart Health Month and Go Red for Women through their red collections. Millions of Americans wear their hearts on their sleeves throughout the month of February. For some it's in honor of Heart Health Month and the Go Red for Women Movement, and for others it's being in love with love and Valentine's Day. But some of us choose red because it aptly expresses the passion with which we live life. DayTimers provides ways to express all of these emotions through vibrant red leather planners, handbags, heart-warming red-tinged note cards and charity donation-inspired accessories. To see more of the DayTimers collections in red, go to www. daytimer. com.

Lehigh Valley, PA (PRWEB) February 22, 2007

Millions of Americans wear their hearts on their sleeves throughout the month of February. For some it's in honor of Heart Health Month and the Go Red for Women Movement, and for others it's being in love with love and Valentine's Day. But some of us choose red because it aptly expresses the passion with which we live life. DayTimers provides ways to express all of these emotions through vibrant red leather planners, handbags, heart-warming red-tinged note cards and charity donation-inspired accessories.

To celebrate February, the month for love, passion, good-hearted caring and heart-healthy self-care, join the 'seeing red' crowd with some of DayTimers' favorite red accessories. 

"Day-Timers has designed several lines of unique, buttery leather accessories that come in rich red tones, including items that directly support the American Heart Association," said Maria Woytek, DayTimers fashion expert.

Go Red For Women Memo Cards and Correspondence Cards are perfect for sending thank-you notes and personal letters, while lending support for an important cause. Ten percent of proceeds from the Go Red cards go to the American Heart Association, not only in February, but throughout the entire year. And, the Red Dress Zipper Charm is a stylish add-on to a bold leather binder.

New Malibu Binders and Wallets burst with vibrant color and sport redesigned hardware that's fresh and contemporary. These unstructured binders and wallets bend -- and even roll -- to slip easily into cramped bags and briefcases. Interior pockets organize credit cards, I. D., pens and coins. And the new Malibu envelope portfolio features painted edges and a soft, suede interior for the ultimate in sophistication.

The new Toscana expandable tote presents a strikingly slim profile in a deep, delicious red wine color. This Italian beauty goes from a super-slim 1/2" to a generous 2 ½" expansion. A matching wristlet is also available in Toscana's rich textured Italian calfskin, which can be clipped to the tote or carried solo.

For a more subtle statement, Day-Timers features a full line of red-accented accessories. The smartly styled Black Microfibre Bag showcases red and tan accents with a fun red polka dot lining. And the heart-shaped key fob snaps on to the bag's back wall to keep keys safe and easy to find. This tote is the ideal complement to the "Go Red For Women" product line.

To see more of the DayTimers collections in red, go to www. daytimer. com.

About Day-Timers
Established in 1947, DayTimers, Inc. is the original American provider of time management solutions and organization tools to help simplify life. Day-Timers is a subsidiary of ACCO Brands (NYSE: ABD). The complete DayTimer® line of planners, luxury leather covers, portfolios, handbags and more can be found at www. daytimer. com or by calling 1-800-225-5505. Select organization tools are also available at Staples, Office Depot and other major office supply retailers.

Subsidiary of ACCO Brands Corporation
Contact: Leesa Raab, LaMotta Strategic Communications, Inc. 845-358-6306(o).
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ASPCA Unveils New Animal Transport Trailer For Large-Scale Animal Rescue

ASPCA Unveils New Animal Transport Trailer For Large-Scale Animal Rescue

The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) will unveil its Animal Transport Trailer, a custom-built, 60-foot-long vehicle designed to respond quickly to large-scale animal rescue operations across the country.

New York, NY (Vocus) June 5, 2010

The crossroads of the Great White Way—otherwise known as Times Square—today played host to the ASPCA®‘s (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) unveiling of its first-ever Animal Transport Trailer, a custom-built, 60-foot-long vehicle designed to save the lives of animal that fall victim to natural disasters or animal cruelty and neglect.

The animal transport trailer, made possible with funds generously donated by the Silberstein Foundation of New York and the Grousbeck Family Foundation of California, was designed to increase the capability of the ASPCA Field Investigation and Response team to deploy to emergency situations across the country. In addition to animal transport, the new vehicle will enable technical animal rescue, crime scene investigation, forensic analysis, and disaster response functions.

“We are committed to rescuing animals from life-threatening situations, and this vehicle will allow us to respond immediately to save more animals than ever before,” said ASPCA President and CEO Ed Sayres. “We would like to thank the Silberstein Foundation of New York and the Grousbeck Family Foundation of California for their generosity in helping the ASPCA to further our mission of saving animals in large-scale emergencies nationwide.”

The ASPCA’s new two-piece, 60-foot-long, climate-controlled vehicle consists of a 40-foot custom-built trailer—with the capacity to accommodate up to 60 animals—towed by a flatbed pick-up truck. The vehicle will be stationed in Missouri, a central location within the U. S. that positions it to respond quickly. It is equipped with resources such as airline kennels, wire crates, and animal handling and medical supplies. The trailer holds technical rescue and disaster response equipment such as boats, motors, water rescue and rope equipment. It also offers temporary shelter for staging in remote areas affected by disasters.

“In the past four months alone, the ASPCA has rescued animals from puppy mills, hoarding situations and Tennessee flood zones,” said Tim Rickey, Senior Director of ASPCA Field Investigation and Response. “In every situation, time was of the essence. Our new vehicle is a vital resource in expanding and accelerating our response time to disaster and animal cruelty relief, and saving animals that are stranded or need temporary shelter. In any of these cases, the ASPCA is ready to respond.”

Furthermore, the transport trailer provides capacity for Dr. Melinda Merck, Senior Director of Veterinary Forensics for the ASPCA and the nation’s leading animal forensic expert, to conduct medical exams for evidence collection and analysis of crime scene investigations. Since its inception, the ASPCA Veterinary Forensics team has been instrumental in collecting evidence against perpetrators of animal cruelty such as the Michael Vick case and the largest federal crackdown on dog fighting in U. S. history.

The ASPCA Field Investigation and Response team has responded to natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and Hurricanes Gustav and Ike in 2008, but is more commonly called upon by state and municipal governments and other animal welfare partners to lend expertise during large-scale animal rescues. In addition, the team also provides training, resources, and assistance to professionals responding to animal issues.

About the ASPCA®
Founded in 1866, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is the first humane organization established in the Americas and serves as the nation’s leading voice for animal welfare. One million supporters strong, the ASPCA’s mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. As a 501 [c] [3] not-for-profit corporation, the ASPCA is a national leader in the areas of anti-cruelty, community outreach and animal health services. The ASPCA, which is headquartered in New York City, offers a wide range of programs, including a mobile clinic outreach initiative, its own humane law enforcement team, and a groundbreaking veterinary forensics team and mobile animal CSI unit. For more information, please visit http://www. aspca. org.

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United Feather & Down Expands SilverFill™ With X-STATIC® Line

United Feather & Down Expands SilverFill™ With X-STATIC® Line

Luxury bedding manufacturer United Feather & Down is bringing the power of silver to its signature Personal Comfort Pillow Collection™ and mattress pads.

Des Plaines, IL (PRWEB) March 3, 2008

Luxury down manufacturer United Feather & Down is bringing the many health and wellness benefits of silver to their award-winning Personal Comfort Pillow Collection™ and mattress pads, for a comfortable and rejuvenative sleep experience like no other.

United Feather & Down's SilverFill™ with X-STATIC® Personal Comfort Pillow Collection and mattress pads offer permanent all-natural anti-bacterial and anti-odor protection through the power of X-STATIC, a natural, pure silver fiber which has been trusted in some of the most rigorous conditions: by the Department of Defense, NASA, and hospitals nationwide. As the most conductive metal, silver has been shown in studies to have all kinds of health benefits, from decreasing discomfort, increasing blood flow and reducing swelling - all helping you sleep comfortably and wake up refreshed.

Unlike other products incorporating silver, SilverFill with X-STATIC is made with X-STATIC silver fibers blended with United Feather & Down's top down alternative. The resulting combination brings together premium comfort and loft with natural antimicrobial protection that lasts the life of the product.

"Much has been said about anti-microbial and anti-bacterial products manufactured with silver, but only United Feather & Down has SilverFill with X-STATIC, and the research to back the products up," said Brandon Palmer, United Feather & Down co-president. "I think it's safe to say that most Americans crave a good night's sleep, and we think our SilverFill, with its exceptional comfort and wellness properties, offers an unparalleled sleep experience."

SilverFill™ with X-STATIC® Personal Comfort Pillow Collection
Side sleepers, back sleepers and stomach sleepers alike can now take advantage of the power of SilverFill, with the SilverFill with X-STATIC Personal Comfort Pillow Collection. The pillows, which have won awards for their unique, sleep-specific construction, now regulate temperature and provide permanent protection from mildew, odors, dust mites and bacteria, in a natural way that only pure silver can deliver.

The collection includes:
Side Sleeper™: A specially designed 2" baffled panel surrounding the pillow provides a raised and even sleeping surface, giving side sleepers comfortable support for their neck. Back Sleeper™: Our uniquely designed tri-chambered pillow construction offers firm outer chambers that provide neck support, and a soft center chamber to gently cradle the head. These pillows help reduce snoring. Stomach Sleeper™: Tapered baffled ends offer a gentle, sloping sleep surface for stomach sleepers. SilverFill™ with X-STATIC® Mattress Pad Collection:
Silver's anti-microbial, anti-bacterial and thermodynamic properties are now also offered in United Feather & Down's new SilverFill with X-STATIC mattress pad collection. Allowing you to stay cool in hot weather and hot in cool weather, the SilverFill mattress pad collection assists in temperature regulation, keeping you more comfortable year-round. In addition to the permanent protection from odor and bacteria, and the anti-static and thermodynamic properties that the X-STATIC silver fibers provide, each mattress pad is fully reversible, has an elasticized skirt to fit deep premium mattresses, and offers the unparalleled comfort that United Feather & Down is known for.

United Feather & Down showcased SilverFill with X-STATIC personal comfort pillows and mattress pads at the February Home Fashions Market, featuring their new SilverWeave™ fabric. SilverWeave is United Feather & Down's new cambric cotton fabric, woven with X-STATIC silver fibers.

About United Feather & Down:
Founded in 1797, United Feather & Down is a premier manufacturer and marketer of luxury bedding found in leading retailers and the finest hotels. United Feather & Down's time-honored reputation for quality, comfort and innovation is evident in each of its products, which feature the latest fills, fabrics, smart designs and its signature Freshness Assured anti-allergen cleaning process. For more information, log on to www. ufandd. com or call 847-296-6500.

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Marsh, Inc. Gives a Fresh Face to NestFresh Cage Free Eggs

Marsh, Inc. Gives a Fresh Face to NestFresh Cage Free Eggs

Marsh, Inc., a Cincinnati-based branding and design agency has created a fresh new look for NestFresh Cage Free Eggs, which will arrive on grocersÂ’ shelves this spring. The Denver, Colorado company, markets healthy and humanely produced cage free eggs in the Southwest and Rocky Mountain. The new NestFresh identity includes a new logo, tagline, package design, informational package insert, and website, all created by Marsh, Inc. In an effort to elevate the brand from growing competition in the cage free eggs category, Marsh, Inc. wanted to give the brand a strong image that consumers could easily identify with whether they were new or loyal shoppers of natural brands.

Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) February 13, 2005

Marsh, Inc., a Cincinnati-based branding and design agency has created a fresh new look for NestFresh Cage Free Eggs, which will arrive on grocersÂ’ shelves this spring. The Denver, Colorado company, who markets healthy and humanely produced cage free eggs in the Southwest and Rocky Mountain area, is hoping to expand its distribution to other areas of the U. S. with the launch of the new identity.

In an effort to elevate the brand from growing competition in the cage free eggs category, Marsh, Inc. wanted to give the brand a strong image that consumers could easily identify with whether they were new or loyal shoppers of natural brands. Research showed that there was little differentiation in the category, and cage free eggs have become a commodity largely differentiated by price. Marsh saw an opportunity to fill this void by using NestFreshÂ’s owner and CEO, Cyd Szymanski, as the fresh face of NestFresh.

SzymanskiÂ’s unique story is that of a businesswoman, wife, mother, and long time advocate for animal welfare, sustainable agriculture, organic food awareness and other humanitarian causes. Szymanski grew up on an industrial egg farm and witnessed the horrific conditions hens were subjected to in caged facilities. In 1991 Szymanski, with help from her father and brother, started NestFresh Eggs, Inc., a cage free facility where the hens are free to roam about and are fed a vegetarian diet free of animal proteins, hormones, and antibiotics.

Marsh hopes that SzymanskiÂ’s story will resonate with consumers looking for healthier foods for their families, produced by environmentally responsible organizations.

The new NestFresh identity includes a new logo, tagline, package design, informational package insert, and website, all created by Marsh, Inc. The package supports the environmentally conscious product positioning by the use of subtle, natural colors and a panoramic mountain background to support the companyÂ’s Colorado heritage. They purposefully steered clear of traditional egg carton images such as chickens and barns to further differentiate NestFresh from its competitors.

The new tagline “Always 100% Cage Free” reiterates to consumers that all NestFresh’s eggs are cage free. Some producers use caged birds to supplement their cage free business and it was important for NestFresh to distinguish themselves from those producers. The informational insert, included in all packages, educates the consumers on the benefits of cage free eggs, to humans and chickens, and gives a glimpse of the owner’s unique story. The insert also directs consumers to the new NestFresh website, which launches in February. On the website, consumers can learn more about Szymanski, cage free eggs, the natural foods industry, and the charities supported by Szymanski and her company.

NestFresh Cage Free Eggs are available in Cage Free White, Cage Free Brown, Organic, Omega-3, and Fertile, and come in a variety of sizes.

About Marsh, Inc.

For over 60 years, Marsh, Inc. has been key in developing and reinforcing some of the worldÂ’s most well-known and respected brands. The agency has established its reputation by being experts in package design, brand strategy, and promotional programs supported by a comprehensive in-house photography studio. Marsh, Inc. combines knowledge, experience, and professionalism to deliver comprehensive creative that is on-strategy and results-driven. The Cincinnati-based agency has offices in the New York/New Jersey metro area and Denver, Colorado. For more information, please visit the website at www. marshinc. com.

About NestFresh Eggs, Inc.

NestFresh Eggs, Inc. markets products that are healthy and humanely produced from hens that are uncaged and free-roaming in barns, or outside, where cages, pesticides, and antibiotics are never used. All chickens are fed a special vegetarian diet that contains no animal by-products or bone meal. Besides owning its own hens, NestFresh contracts with independent producers for its eggs, who follow its guidelines to produce to NestFreshÂ’s exacting standards. For more information, please visit the website at www. nestfresh. com.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Aimee Boas

Marsh, Inc.

513-421-1234

Www. marshinc. com

Cyd Szymanski

NestFresh Eggs, Inc.

303-294-9740

Www. nestfresh. com

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Dunn&Co. Wins Eight District ADDYs on Way to Nationals

Dunn&Co. Wins Eight District ADDYs on Way to Nationals

Tampa agency Dunn&Co. wins eight ADDY awards at the AAF Fourth District ADDY Awards Gala, recognizing the best advertising throughout Florida and the Caribbean. Dunn&Co. will compete at the National ADDY Awards Competition in June.

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) May 10, 2010

After bringing home the coveted Best of Show award at the local ADDY® Awards in February, Dunn&Co. collected eight more ADDYs at the District ADDY Awards on May 1. Hosted by the AAF Tampa Bay (American Advertising Federation of Tampa Bay), the Fourth District ADDY Awards Gala recognized the year’s best advertising throughout Florida and the Caribbean.

Dunn&Co. earned seven District ADDYs for its “Piece by Piece” campaign developed for the ALS Association Florida Chapter. Piece by Piece features a series of television commercials, billboards, posters, various ambient media displays and a unique traveling exhibit of 150 mannequin torsos with “stolen parts” used to metaphorically portray the destructive effects of Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

Dunn&Co. was also honored with a District ADDY Award for “The Evolution of Contrast Media”, a video created for the Medical Diagnostics division of GE Healthcare. The video provides a retrospective look at x-ray technology, specifically how contrast media has evolved over the last 100 years.

“It's always an honor to win in a creative competition like the District ADDYs; it’s a good gauge of local, regional and national ability. We're looking forward to seeing how the national judges perceive the work,” said Dunn&Co. President Troy Dunn. Dunn&Co.’s winning entries will next compete at the National ADDY Awards Competition in June.

The American Advertising Federation ADDY Awards represent the world's largest advertising competition, with more than 60,000 entries annually. The American Advertising Federation, a not-for-profit industry association, conducts the ADDY Awards through its 200-member advertising clubs and 15 districts. It is the only creative awards program administered by the advertising industry for the industry.

About Dunn&Co.
Dunn&Co. (http://www. dunn-co. com (http://www. dunn-co. com)) is a full-service advertising and marketing communications firm housed in a century-old, former cigar factory near Tampa’s historic Ybor City. For the past three years, Dunn&Co. has been selected one of the “Best Places to Work” in Tampa Bay by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. Dunn&Co. provides award-winning creative solutions for clients worldwide, including: GE Healthcare, Baxter Healthcare, Zodiac Vodka, First Watch restaurants, The Melting Pot restaurants, Zubrowka vodka, Yuengling, Sempermed USA, the island of Bonaire, and the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Dunn&Co. also provides pro-bono services to The ALS Association Florida Chapter to help fight Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

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Fuze Again Sets the Bar for SaaS System Uptime

Fuze Again Sets the Bar for SaaS System Uptime

Understanding that it supports mission-critical applications that can impact customers' brands and profitability, Fuze announced today that its hosting infrastructure experienced only 74 minutes of unscheduled system downtime during all of 2008. Since its inception in 2002, Fuze has experienced less than 300 minutes of downtime, which equates to an industry leading uptime exceeding 99.99%.

Seattle, Wash. (PRWEB) January 23, 2009

Fuze Digital Solutions announced today that its hosting infrastructure experienced only 74 minutes of unscheduled system downtime and 60 minutes of scheduled downtime during all of 2008. Since its inception in 2002, Fuze has experienced less than 300 minutes of downtime, which equates to an industry leading uptime exceeding 99.99%.

Fuze provides a web-based customer care software solution, the Fuze Suite. Says Chuck Van Court, president and founder of Fuze, "We clearly understand that our infrastructure supports mission-critical applications that can impact our customers' brands and profitability. For over six years now we have proven that we know how to deliver a fault-tolerant environment that our on-demand customers can count on."

Says Christi Graybill, Customer Service Director at Calendars. com, "The cost of our customer care solution being unavailable is significant, especially during the holiday season. We've been a Fuze client for over 4 years, and they have proven to be a partner we can count on to provide a stable and highly performing application."

Added Michael Taylor, Senior Operations Services Manager for Careerbuilder. com, "Fuze has been a solid partner for us during our 5 years working together. Their product is robust with reliable and consistent performance, and their support is attentive and flexible."

Online consumers have little tolerance for poor system performance and will quickly move to another company if they have a poor user experience. A recent survey completed by close to 1,000 consumers on the GetHuman. com website regarding online expectations reinforced this with over 90% of consumers expecting service levels to be posted online and 60% expecting responses to their questions within 4 business hours. Detailed results of this survey (including the metrics which consumers hold companies accountable) can be found at http://www. fuzeqna. com/fuzeds/consumer/kbdetail. asp? kbid=972 (http://www. fuzeqna. com/fuzeds/consumer/kbdetail. asp? kbid=972)

"At Fuze, we recognize that the end-user experience is everything, and service uptime is one of the most critical elements of this experience," added Van Court. "We're glad to provide the system uptime and performance that our clients and their end-users demand."

About Fuze Digital Solutions
Seattle-based Fuze Digital Solutions, LLC is an employee-owned company that provides an enterprise-grade and modular customer care software suite that is easy to use and administer and includes a knowledge base that is first to leverage community insights while protecting brand integrity. The Fuze SuiteTM enables companies to build and sustain customer loyalty by facilitating education, communication, and collaboration with customers during the support process. The Fuze Suite is a robust set of modules that are web-based and easy to manage, helping companies provide outstanding and consistent care across all support channels including website, chat, email and phone. Fuze customers include Fujitsu, Sutherland Group, CareerBuilder. com, SonicWall, Oregon Health & Sciences University, NOAA, Midway Games, Turbine, AAA clubs and over 50 financial institutions including Lockheed Federal Credit Union. For more information, call (425) 649-1246 or visit online at www. fuzeds. com.

Media Contact:
Jean Van Court
Fuze Digital Solutions
425-649-1246

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Capella University's Public Safety Program Earns First Program-Level Recognition by Quality Matters™

Capella University's Public Safety Program Earns First Program-Level Recognition by Quality Matters™

The online university also has three individual courses recognized by Quality Matters

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) August 12, 2008

Capella University (www. capella. edu) has become the first and, thus far, the only university to be recognized by The Quality Matters™ Program (www. qualitymatters. org) for a whole program of study. The online university's entire Public Safety program was recognized because of its commitment to a long-term, systematic approach to course quality assurance. Capella's Public Safety program includes 10 specializations at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, including Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, and Homeland Security. Capella is an accredited* online university that is a leading provider of master's and PhD degrees for working adults.

"Adopting the Quality Matters program is one of the ways in which our Public Safety program at Capella University is leading the definition of quality in online adult education and will help to demonstrate the superior quality of our public safety programs," commented Chris Cassirer, acting president of Capella University.

Program-level recognition is a new initiative by Quality Matters, which, until now, has only recognized the quality of individual courses. As part of this initiative, Capella's Public Safety program will follow Quality Matters' continuous improvement model, assuring the quality of course design and faculty training through a standards-based, faculty review process.

"Quality Matters is helping institutions to shape faculty and staff development activities and to foster a culture of quality," said Ron Legon, executive director of the Quality Matters program. "Capella University is demonstrating its leadership in high-quality online adult education through its ongoing commitment to external, research-based standards."

Quality Matters also recognizes the following Capella University classes at the online course (http://www. capella. edu/college_course_online. aspx) level: BUS3004, Developing a Business Perspective; BIO1000, Human Biology; and ENG1000, English Composition.

Students and faculty members engaged in Capella's Public Safety program (http://www. capella. edu/schools_programs/profession/public_safety. aspx) will have the added benefits of an additional quality assurance organization assessing its program, including:
 A systematic and comprehensive continuous quality assurance process that includes faculty training, course development, and course revisions that are aligned with accreditation standards.  Incorporation of new technologies and research findings.  Opportunity to engage in benchmarking activities with peer institutions.  Ongoing faculty professional development.  Increased efficiency in using institutional resources. Please visit the Capella University-sponsored blog Public Safety Signals (http://www. publicsafetysignals. com) for the latest news, trends, and important issues related to public safety.

About Capella University
Capella University (www. capella. edu) is an accredited*, fully online university that has built its reputation providing quality graduate education for working adults. Eighty-three percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master's or doctoral degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services, psychology, public health, and public safety. Capella also offers bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 109 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 15 certificate programs. More than 23,700 learners were enrolled as of June 30, 2008, from all 50 states and 45 other countries. Capella is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Founded in 1993, Capella University is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www. capella. edu (http://www. capella. edu) or call 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552).

About The Quality Matters Program
The Quality Matters Program is dedicated to the continuous improvement of online education through the development of standards validated by research and applied in a peer review process. QM provides it standards, tools, training and other services to more than 200 subscribing colleges and universities throughout the U. S. Quality Matters is a program of MarylandOnline, a not-for-profit consortium of Maryland-based schools. For more information, please visit http://www. qualitymatters. org (http://www. qualitymatters. org).

Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www. ncahlc. org. Capella University, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552), www. capella. edu.

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Swiss Medica President Interviewed on MN1.com - Market News First Internet Radio

Swiss Medica President Interviewed on MN1.com - Market News First Internet Radio

Swiss Medica, Inc. (OTC BB: SWME) today announced that Company President and Chief Operating Officer Grant Johnson was interviewed by Andrew Coffee on his show ‘Afternoon Press Conference.’ The interview took place on Wednesday July 19, 2006.

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) July 22, 2006

Swiss Medica, Inc. (OTC BB: SWME) today announced that Company President and Chief Operating Officer Grant Johnson was interviewed by Andrew Coffee on his show ‘Afternoon Press Conference.’ The interview took place on Wednesday July 19, 2006.

The interview was streamed on-line at www. mn1.com at 2 PM Central time.

Mr. Johnson says, “I was pleased with the opportunity to take part in this interview. I welcomed the chance to tell the Swiss Medica story to the audience at mn1.com.”

About Swiss Medica, Inc.

Swiss Medica commercializes proprietary bioscience products that relieve chronic ailments. We increase our market share through focused distribution strategies in multiple sales channels. Swiss Medica's mission is to be a world leader in the commercialization of life enhancing bioscience products that improve quality of lives. Please visit our websites at www. swissmedica. com, www. O24zone. com and www. pmsescape. com.

Swiss Medica's flagship product, the O24™ Pain Neutralizer, holds US Patent #6,444,238B1. The O24™ pain relief solution has been used, recommended and praised for its fast-acting and long-lasting benefits by healthcare professionals and athletes in the United States, Canada and in Europe. O24™ is widely available throughout the United States and Canada in leading pharmacies and other retailers. Customers can also visit www. O24zone. com, for ordering details and store locators for the nearest pharmacy.

Swiss Medica launched the patented O24 Fibromyalgia™ pain reliever (US Patent #6,444,238B1) over-the-counter in North American retailers in the fall of 2005. The National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA) recently awarded O24 Fibromyalgia™ their first NFA Seal of Approval. Upwards of 11 million Americans suffer from the long-term pain associated with fibromyalgia. In a randomized double blind clinical trial, more than 90 per cent of the patients who used O24 Fibromyalgia™ reported mild to markedly better improvement, versus only 7 per cent who used the placebo. Customers can visit www. O24zone. com for information on O24 Fibromyalgia™ and to order the product online.

Swiss Medica also manufactures PMS Escape® which holds US Patent #'s 5760014 and 5612320. PMS Escape® is a specially formulated group of carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, clinically proven to reduce changes in mood and appetite that women experience during the premenstrual period. Customers can also visit: www. pmsescape. com for additional information and ordering details.

Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks relating to the ability to close transactions being contemplated, risks related to international sales and potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations, continued acceptance of Swiss Medica's products, increased levels of competition, technological changes, dependence on intellectual property rights and other risks detailed from time to time in Swiss Medica's periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory authorities.

For more information, please contact:

Emerging Markets Consulting, LLC

James S. Painter

321-206-6682

Www. emergingmarketsllc. com

Swiss Medica, Inc.

Investor Relations Contact:

David Jones

1-866-485-4243

Fusion Communications

Public Relations Contact:

Dean Mailey

604-218-6767

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