Falcons' Youth Football Program, International Olympic Committee Member to Receive 'Social Leadership Through Sports' Awards at International Summit on Thurs, Oct 20

Falcons' Youth Football Program, International Olympic Committee Member to Receive 'Social Leadership Through Sports' Awards at International Summit on Thurs, Oct 20

The Atlanta Falcons' Youth Football Program and International Olympic Committee member Anita L. DeFrantz will receive the Social Leadership Through Sports award at the opening reception of the international summit Effecting Social Change through Women's Leadership in Sport on Thursday October 20, 2005, 6p. m. at Cobb Galleria Centre.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) October 14, 2005

The Atlanta Falcons' Youth Football Program and International Olympic Committee member Anita L. DeFrantz will receive the Social Leadership Through Sports award at the opening reception of the international summit Effecting Social Change through Women's Leadership in Sport on Thursday October 20, 2005, 6p. m. at Cobb Galleria Centre.

Lesley Visser, pioneering female NFL sportscaster and conference presenter, will present the award to Walter Dunson, youth football manager for the Falcons' Youth Football Program, for their outstanding leadership and significant social contributions made to youth and families through community sports programs. “The Falcons are a prime example of how a professional sports team can use sport as a vehicle for improving the lives of people within a community,” said Mike Spino, Conference Director.

Donna de Varona, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and founding member of Women's Sports Foundation, will present the award to Olympian and first female vice president of the International Olympic Committee Anita L. DeFrantz in recognition of her outstanding contributions in the development of leadership opportunities for women, particularly in and through sports. Spino adds: “ DeFrantz embodies the type of leadership that is the focus of the summit, as she is a champion in sports as well as in increasing knowledge about the impact of sport on people's lives.”

The two-and-a-half day summit will focus on the impact that sports can have on effecting social change and the unique contributions of female leadership. It is the only UN-endorsed conference to integrate the importance of women in sport to fostering social improvement and the only US-hosted conference commemorating the International Year of Sport and Physical Education (IYSPE 2005) as proclaimed by the United Nations. The summit is hosted by Kennesaw State University's WellStar College of Health and Human Services October 20-22 in association with the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the International Labour Organisation /Universitas.

Additional conference speakers include Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein of Jordan, equestrian and humanitarian; Christine Shelton, Co-Chair for the Project on Women and Social Change and Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Smith College; Molly Barker, Ironman triathlete and founder of “Girls on the Go!”; Mary Harvey, US Women's National Soccer Team member and current Director of Development of FIFA; Dr. Jinxia Dong, Director of the Research Center for Gender, Sport and Society, Peking; Adolf Ogi, Special Adviser to the United Nations Secretary-General on Sport for Development and Peace, and former President of Switzerland; Dr. Betty Siegel, president of Kennesaw State University and more than 35 internationally-renowned sports leaders, researchers and advocates for social change.

Contact: Cindy L. Abel, bizvox Marketing Communications: 404.816.2024

About the Summit:

Plenaries, Programs and Concurrent Sessions

Programs designed to raise awareness of the convening power of sport and expand the potential contribution of women through increased administrative contribution, event and player participation, and socio-economic infusion include:

O Fostering Socio-Economic Improvement: Women's Leadership Perspective

O Middle Eastern Approach and Programs

O National Development Model: The El Salvador Work in Progress

O The Role of Media in Shaping Society's Perception of Women

O Facilitating Women into Leadership Positions which Make an Impact on Society

O Sport and Social Change in Africa

The Role of Sport in Social Change

O Sport and physical education play an important role at the individual, community, national and global levels:

O For the individual, sport enhances one's personal abilities, general health and self-knowledge.

O On the national level, sport and physical education contribute to economic and social growth, improve public health, and bring different communities together.

O On the global level, if used consistently, sport and physical education can have a long-lasting positive impact on development, public health, peace and the environment.

O Access to and participation in sport and physical education provide an opportunity to experience social and moral inclusion for marginalized populations. The control over one's body experienced while practicing sport is particularly valuable for girls and women, for people with a disability, for those living in conflict areas and for people recovering from trauma.

O Sport and physical education programs can be used as a means to combat challenges such as HIV/AIDS, extreme poverty, and gender inequality.

About Kennesaw State University and Wellstar College:

Kennesaw State University is a comprehensive, residential institution with a growing student population of 18,000 from 129 countries. The third largest university in the state of Georgia, KSU offers more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Located in metro Atlanta, Kennesaw State serves the growing population of northwest Georgia, while expanding its reach throughout the region and beyond.

The WellStar College of Health and Human Services has embarked on a significant agenda of applied research that focuses on interventions to promote the health, well-being and physical fitness of the community. It has expanded its focus on community by establishing global partnerships through its newest initiative, the Office of International Sport Education. The WellStar College is taking leadership in Kennesaw State University's partnership with the International Labour Organization in establishing the Universitas program which highlights the potential of Sport as a vehicle for social change and development internationally.

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AP9 PrivacyPlus Alerts Consumers to Identity Theft Threats at Automatic Teller Machines

AP9 PrivacyPlus Alerts Consumers to Identity Theft Threats at Automatic Teller Machines

AP9 PrivacyPlus, From Adaptive Marketing LLC, Offers Members Reduced Rates on Personal Safeguards against Identity Theft

Stamford, CT (PRWEB) May 13, 2005

As the number of recent thefts of personal and financial records from major corporations continues to rise, members of AP9 PrivacyPlus, a leading security membership program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC, are turning to the program for increased security and peace of mind surrounding their identities.

While “dumpster diving” (i. e., rummaging through the trash for personal information) is the most prevalent form of identity theft, thieves also rely on ATM personal identification numbers (PINs) and ATMs themselves. This evolution of tactics reinforces the need for secure safeguards of personal information like those offered by AP9 PrivacyPlus (http://www. privacyplus-program. com/), which members can access around the clock via DealPass. com (http://www. DealPass. com).

AP9 PrivacyPlus offers a few insights into potential risks to your identity from using ATMs and ATM cards:

“Shoulder surfers” steal information simply by looking over your shoulder while you enter an ATM PIN. Fake ATMs are used to dupe you into trying to withdraw money from an ATM, forcing you to enter your PIN one or more times while your card is “locked” inside the machine. Thieves will either “shoulder surf” or videotape you as you enter your PIN, then use that information and your stolen card to drain your bank account. *- Even legitimate ATM machines can be used against you. Thieves will place a thin, plastic sheet into the card slot, which will then capture your card while you enter your PIN repeatedly under the watchful eye of the thief. When you walk away in frustration, the thief will pull your card out and use your PIN.

“Skimmers” steal financial information from you when you purchase items with an ATM debit card. ATM skimmers can fit almost seamlessly into legitimate ATM machines to read the data on the magnetic stripe when your card is swiped. This information is then sent to associates who use the recorded data to purchase items or create counterfeit cards.

The best defenses against these risks include: shielding the keypad when entering your PIN; checking the card slot for a plastic sheet before inserting your card; using ATM machines only in trusted locations, like your local bank; using a debit card that has a cap on losses for which you may be liable; and asking your bank to set a daily withdrawal limit on your debit card. Of course, checking your bank statements and your credit report regularly can also alert you to signs of identity theft.

AP9 PrivacyPlus members have immediate access to a wide range of benefits designed to protect their personal information, credit, assets, physical property and more.

About AP9 PrivacyPlus (http://www. privacyplus-program. com/)

AP9 PrivacyPlus is a leading membership security program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC (http://www. adaptivemarketing. com). Headquartered in Stamford, Conn., Adaptive Marketing is a category leader in both membership and loyalty programs, bringing value direct to consumers through an array of benefits in healthcare, discounts, security, personal property and personals. Members may access their benefits at DealPass. cm, an online portal for Adaptive Marketing member programs. With broad online and offline distribution capabilities, Adaptive Marketing offers its corporate client partners effective tools to enhance market presence, strengthen customer affinity and generate additional value through programs, such as AP9 PrivacyPlus.

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VAExchange(TM) Website Brings Professional Document Storage and Management to The Virtual Nation

VAExchange(TM) Website Brings Professional Document Storage and Management to The Virtual Nation

Alliance between FileWorks(TM) and The Virtual Nation links secure online document management site with education-focused organization for virtual professionals.

Incline Village, NV (PRWEB) January 10, 2008

FileWorks(TM) (www. FileWorks. com), a document management software developer, today announced a new affiliation with The Virtual Nation, an education-focused organization and website for virtual professionals.

The alliance is centered around VAExchange(TM), a professional online document storage and management system for virtual professionals and their clients. VAExchange(TM) protects files by securing communications to its servers, encrypting stored documents and backing up stored files in real time. An audit trail tracks who has accessed each document. VAExchange(TM) also includes a suite of business collaboration tools, such as document Notes, instant notifications, online faxing, integrated scanning software and W3C-compliant electronic signatures. FileWorks(TM) provides a free month trial at www. FileWorks. com (Products > VAExchange).

"VAExchange(TM) gives virtual professionals and their clients the confidence of knowing their information and files are secured and protected to a level that most small businesses cannot afford," said FileWorks CEO Alan Shaw. "It is a vital part of a virtual professional's tool box and an essential step in the implementation of a comprehensive disaster protection plan."

Education is the foundation of The Virtual Nation (www. thevirtualnation. com), which helps virtual professionals grow successful businesses by serving as a resource for professional development and continuing education opportunities. The Virtual Nation also offers support to the virtual professional community through a virtual marketplace, a lively ezine, an active group forum, and group coaching and mentoring.

"As virtual professionals, we are constantly looking for tools that help us stay effective and efficient," said The Virtual Nation Founder and Chief Villager Michelle Ulrich. "VAExchange(TM) enables us to make our work more portable. We can manage workflow with ease, security and peace of mind, using tools geared toward virtual professionals. The possibilities are endless because FileWorks is looking to virtual professionals for input on the tools they want most."

FileWorks, Inc.
Since 1997, FileWorks has provided secure enterprise content management solutions for regulated industries, such as healthcare, where data security is critical. iFile, the company's flagship product, is an enterprise-wide, scalable software and hardware solution for imaging and workflow that allows controlled, auditable user access to sensitive data. The new VAExchange(TM) website is a customized extension of the company's FileWorks Online(TM) document management and secure storage site developed for any size company without requiring large capital investment in servers and equipment. For more information, visit www. FileWorks. com.

The Virtual Nation
The Virtual Nation is a community of learning, a nation of culture, and a virtual village for professionals around the globe. The Virtual Nation is an educational destination offering virtual professionals a variety of educational opportunities. The Virtual Nation works toward a collective growth for the virtual professional community.

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Baby Boomer Honors Vietnam Vets & the ‘Universal Soldiers’ of All Wars Globally in Book Dedication

Baby Boomer Honors Vietnam Vets & the ‘Universal Soldiers’ of All Wars Globally in Book Dedication

In what may prove to be one of the most honest books ever written about the Baby Boomer Generation, author, lecturer, health educator, physical therapist, spiritual visionary, Edward Lee Goldstein dedicates his book, The Male Thing Explained: Secrets of an Orgasmic Urban Baby Boomer, to the Viet Nam War veterans and veterans of all wars.

(PRWEB) March 24, 2005

“This book is dedicated to the unsung heroes of the Viet Nam War—those brave souls of my generation who volunteered, those who were drafted, those who fought for our country and their beliefs, those who refused to fight because of their beliefs. I honor the “Universal Soldiers” of all generations: women, men, and children who have lost their lives, limbs, hearts, souls, or loved ones in the pursuit of that elusive ideal called Peace. In addition, I dedicate this book to everyone who not only seeks knowledge, but who applies it wisely in fostering tolerance and understanding amongst all the peoples of the world. These compassionate individuals have learned from past history that where the brutish force of the “Animal Warrior” ultimately fails, the “Human Warrior” using the lofty faculty of reasoning intellect wins. As enlightened beings, your wisdom teaches: Where there is love, there is no separation. Where there is no separation, there is no need for rivalry, judgment, fear, anger, or conflict. And only when pathologically unhealthy competition ceases can we find the harmony, cooperation, acceptance, and love we desire.”

"The battle between the sexes and dating; sex, gender, shame, guilt, and identity issues"—based on his soon to be released book, The Male Thing Explained: Secrets of an Orgasmic Urban Baby Boomer, author, health educator, Edward Lee Goldstein is now available to present seminars and lectures on the above topics.

The book, The Male Thing Explained: Secrets of an Orgasmic Urban Baby Boomer is an uncensored journey through the authorÂ’s life. But in many ways his experiences, represent those of every man and every woman who grew up "Baby Boomer." Due to the pressures of Society, most men do not share their inner fears and carry many misconceptions about what "manhood and maleness" are all about. And women also, often needlessly carry their own painful anger, guilt and shame issues. Subsequently, we have ended up having to deal with the "effects" and "defects" associated with false myths and suppositions that dictate behavior of women toward men. . . and men toward each other. If the "battle between the sexes" is ever to be resolved, woman and men need to work through the anger and find the common ground of mutual respect.

Synopsis The Male Thing Explained: The Male Thing Explained: Secrets of an Orgasmic Urban Baby Boomer, by Edward Lee Goldstein. MA, MS, RPT.

The book, which is now available, is an Advance Reading Copy.

Actual publishing date is July 2005.

ISBN number is: 0-9712315-5-9

408 pages, ppb, $21.95

CIP  BF692.5.G65 2005

Relationships/Psychology

Contact Information: Edward Lee Goldstein

Litas-Hart Publishing

PO Box 55066

Sherman Oaks, California 91413

Phone Number: (818) 789-5653 or (888) 222-4001

Email: e-mail protected from spam bots

The Male Thing Explained: Secrets of an Orgasmic Urban Baby Boomer proves beyond a doubt truth is stranger than fiction. In this autobiographical saga, a few days before the authorÂ’s wife dies of a terminal illness, precipitated by the newly-discovered knowledge of his spouseÂ’s deceitfulness, Goldstein begins a convoluted voyage of self-discovery. Within a twenty-four hour period, as if viewing a movie, the mosaic of his life slowly unfolds.

What sets The Male Thing Explained apart from other books is that Goldstein uses his own life history, as well as, his extensive academic background, as a vehicle that dispels a multitude of myths and misconceptions about the human condition—identity, gender, sexuality, relationships, and motivation behind our behavior patterns. Against the backdrop of the pinnacle historical and cultural events, which shaped the mores and attitudes of the Baby Boomer generation, this ofttimes humorous, sometimes tragic, occasionally ribald and politically incorrect memoir graphically documents the author’s passage into manhood. With unparalleled candor and intimacy, Goldstein explores the diverse territories of family ties, human sexuality, spiritual development, coping with catastrophic illness, and dealing with betrayal. As a result, while being entertained by the narrative, the reader inadvertently gains insightful keys to understanding the battle between the sexes and healing revelations on the inner workings of both men and women. Ultimately, one is rewarded with the gift of an expanded self-compassion and a greater tolerance of others.

Drawing from five college degrees, worldwide travels, and a lifelong quest for knowledge regarding human and animal behavior, embedded in the context of the story, Goldstein documents the child development stages a boy experiences from infancy to young adulthood. He investigates the influential aspects of relationships with parents, siblings, and peers. At times, he compares human behavior to the instinctual actions of animals. And the rituals of men in one culture are occasionally contrasted with those in other cultures. The result is a remarkably personal story, which provides an in-depth, spherical view of the evolution of the “male ego identity.”

Author, lecturer, health and holistic educator, physical therapist, intuitive, artist, and devout animal lover—Edward Lee Goldstein defines himself as both healer and mentor. In his approach to wellness, Edward utilizes his diverse academic background including a Masters degree in Health Education and a Masters in Art. He brings to the table experiences from his extensive travels and an innate talent for seeing the “big picture.” While conducting his consciousness-raising healing seminars and working with clients privately or in groups, he embraces humor, the esoteric, and practical information. He believes whether there are physical, emotional, spiritual, or financial challenges to address, by eclectically integrating the left, analytical brain with the right, intuitive brain, one can heal from the inside out. Through his interactive, cognitive behavioral, anecdotal approach, he imparts the skills and knowledge that guarantees success.

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Inveneo Provides Communications Network to the BOSCO Uganda Relief Project, Helping Thousands

Inveneo Provides Communications Network to the BOSCO Uganda Relief Project, Helping Thousands

Inveneo's solar-powered computer and telephony network gives Uganda's IDP camps access to technologies that can improve lives

San Francisco, California (PRWEB) April 17, 2007

Inveneo Inc, a non-profit social enterprise, has partnered with the BOSCO (Battery Operated Systems for Community Outreach) Uganda Relief Project to provide access to computers, the Internet and VoIP telephony for Northern Uganda's Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. The BOSCO Uganda Relief Fund partnered with Inveneo to provide and deploy Inveneo's solar-powered Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) System to give Caritas and Catholic Charities, and the isolated IDP-camp communities they serve, a vital link to the outside world. This phase of the project serves nearly 100,000 people and provides a communications network of computers and telephones connected via long-range WiFi for multiple locations in seven IDP camps and the Archdioceses office in the city of Gulu.

Inveneo, with funding from BOSCO, has designed and installed a high-speed local-area network using long-range WiFi networking devices, ultra low-power computers and VoIP telephony for Caritas/Catholic Charities. The Inveneo network is powered via solar panels which power battery arrays. Internet connectivity is carried from the city of Gulu via the Inveneo WiFi network to the IDP camps up to 70 Kilometers away. The system is specifically designed to be operable on 12 volts with a range of power options, and is resistant to heat, humidity and dust - so that it can operate in environments where computing has traditionally not been found. It has been designed for ease of use for both users and administrators who are new to technology.

BOSCO saw the potential for communications to transform daily activities in the camps, where few phones and no power exist today. They were searching for a cost - and power-effective solution when they found Inveneo. This phase of the project will connect eight Archdiocese offices, two clinics and 17 schools. The network will be used for all types of communications needs, including logistics, emergency notification, school-teacher training, consultations between clinics and doctors, communicating with American and European donors, and getting out critical information on human-rights violations

"The Diocese will be more efficient in its support of the people with the new ability to communicate immediately with other offices in the camps and funding organizations in the United States and Europe," said Archbishop John the Baptist Odama of the Northern Uganda Archdiocese, where the IDP camps are located.

"Many of Uganda's adults, and especially its children, have suffered greatly due to a war that has lasted more than 20 years. We believe that providing affordable, sustainable communication technologies to the organizations which serve them, like those provided by Inveneo, can change the lives of these people in dramatic ways - simple ways that so many of us take for granted," said Ted Pethick, Navitor Systems of Indiana, the Technical Director and Designer of the BOSCO Project.

"Inveneo is dedicated to helping to improve people's lives through ICT solutions that help to connect them to world around them. ICT relieves their isolation and opens opportunities," said Mark Summer, CEO of Inveneo. "It can provide the ability for people to call the clinic when there's been an accident, it can enable camp teachers to access better teaching tools on the Internet, and it can simply provide much greater ability to perform day-to-day logistics for the Catholic organizations."

The BOSCO Relief Fund Project is planned to extend to 60 IDP camps in Northern Uganda within three years. These 60 camps (of the 104 camps in total) will become trading centers after the conflict ends and the people are able to return to their homes. The Inveneo systems will provide access to life-changing ICT, directly or indirectly to nearly two million people. The project has been funded by donors from the US to date. Gus Zuehlke of the Saint Bavo Catholic Church in Mishawaka, Indiana is the President and Founder of BOSCO and is leading the fund-raising effort. "The longer term plan is to extend the network to reach the homes of the people once it is safe for them to return," said Mr. Zuehlke.

The project has also gotten the attention of the Ugandan government. "We intend to make every effort to support this project, which gives a voice to our people that had been cut off from the outside world," said John Alituma Nsamba, the State Minister for Information and Communication Technology in Uganda.

About BOSCO Uganda Relief Fund
The people at BOSCO have developed a plan to provide Internet access, computers and Voice-over-IP telephone service in the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Northern Uganda. These camps were developed with the intent to provide safety in numbers. Sadly, 95% of the people in this area are living in absolute poverty and are unable to tap the vast natural resources of the area. Currently, two million people are living (and starving) in these IDP camps in the provinces of Gulu, Kitgum, and Pader. The goal of this project, code named BOSCO: Battery Operated Systems for Community Outreach, is to give these forgotten people, especially the children, a voice. This technology will link these people to the outside world and allow them to become their own advocates. For more information on the BOSCO Uganda Relief Project or to make a donation, visit www. bosco-uganda. org.

About Inveneo
Inveneo is a non-profit social enterprise whose mission is to get the tools of information and communications technology into the hands of organizations and people who need them most --those in remote and rural communities in the developing world. For more than 2.5 billion people living in these communities, gaining access to Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) -- either directly or via service organizations -- can transform their lives in simple yet profound ways. Access to ICT can help save lives (rural healthcare), provide better economic opportunities (agriculture, entrepreneurship) and provide a better future for their children (education).

To date, Inveneo has 20 projects completed or underway in Uganda, Rwanda, Ghana, Mali, Guinea Bissau and Burkina Faso. These projects serve schools (50%), economic development groups, telecenters, and relief camps in 66 communities. They will reach over 160,000 people, directly or indirectly, with life-changing ICTs. Our goal is to serve over 4,000 communities in the next three years. For more information, visit www. inveneo. org.

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Aura Cacia Aromatherapy App for iPhone and iPod Touch Goes Mobile

Aura Cacia Aromatherapy App for iPhone and iPod Touch Goes Mobile

Free app for iPhone® and iPod® touch offers users information, easy recipes and more

Urbana, IA (Vocus) March 5, 2010

In today's world, almost everyone is looking for ways to alleviate stress. Whether it's trying to duplicate the amazing essential oil aromas a massage therapist uses or searching for aromatherapy baths, showers, and moisturizing lotions to create a romantic atmosphere, the leading aromatherapy company in the U. S. has a mobile solution.

Starting today, consumers that have an iPhone® or iPod® touch can download the new Live an Aromatic Life with Aura Cacia (http://www. auracacia. com) app, available free from the iTunes® store. This new app gives users access to information on essentials oils, their aromatherapy benefits, plus recipes to make it easy to integrate aromatherapy into their daily life.

“Anyone with an iPhone or iPod touch can browse essential oil information and learn about aromatherapy benefits, botanical characteristics, and oil sources through recipes or simple diffusion,” says Jane Merten, senior brand manager for Aura Cacia (http://www. auracacia. com). “We assembled this information to appeal to everyone, regardless of their aromatherapy knowledge. This exciting new app lets them search for ideas and uses, whether they’re looking for an aromatherapy experience at home or looking for information while standing in front of the essential oil display at their local natural products store.”

Users can browse popular recipe collections, such as massage blends for relaxation and soaks for aching feet. They can use the app to find recipe blends for baths and room sprays or to determine which oils are best for skin and hair care. They can also learn about the properties of different essential oils, which blend well together, and their overall physical, emotional and spiritual benefits.

Aura Cacia’s industry-leading experts on purity and essential oil effectiveness developed the aromatherapy app. A key feature of the app is the ability to email information to yourself or to friends. “This is just the beginning," says Merten. "We'll be adding regular free updates, which users can choose to upload automatically, to provide even more interactive features and recipes."

For more information on the new Live an Aromatic Life with Aura Cacia app, visit www. auracacia. com.

Note to Editors: Digital images of screen shots are available upon request.

Aura Cacia® Aromatherapy:
Aura Cacia (http://www. auracacia. com) provides consumers with personal-care products made with 100-percent pure essential oils. Aura Cacia fulfills consumers' desires for comfort, health and safety in personal care products by combining the benefits of aromatherapy with practical products that can be used every day by the whole family. Find out more about Aura Cacia at www. auracacia. com].

Frontier Natural Products Co-op™:
Founded in 1976 and based in Norway, Iowa, Frontier Natural Products Co-op offers a full line of natural and organic products under the Frontier, Simply Organic®, and Aura Cacia® brands. Products include culinary herbs, spices and baking flavors; bulk herbs and spices; and natural and organic aromatherapy products. Frontier provides consumers with the highest-quality organic and natural products while supporting and promoting social and environmental responsibility. For more information, visit Frontier's website at www. frontiercoop. com.

Media Contact:
Steve. krusie(at)auracacia(dot)com
(319) 227-7996 x1359

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What Causes Algae and Other Pond Problems?

What Causes Algae and Other Pond Problems?

Algae, excessive aquatic plants, cloudy or murky water, odors and even lethargic fish are all problems that pond owners face, but what causes these problems?

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) May 30, 2006

Algae, excessive aquatic plants, cloudy or murky water, odors and even lethargic fish are all problems that pond owners face, but what causes these problems?

Simply stated, ponds with such problems have an ecosystem that is out of balance. This unequal balance is generally caused by too many available nutrients in the water and low oxygen content. Nutrients come from a variety of organic matter that is commonly found in ponds like dead leaves, grass clippings, fish food, fish and animal waste, dead algae and aquatic plants, fertilizer run-off and all sorts of other organic materials. The organic waste releases nutrients that are used by aquatic plants like algae, hydrilla, duckweed and other aquatic nuisance plants to grow and thrive. When excessive levels of nutrients are present these plants can grow fast and quickly take over a pond.

Normally a pond with a sufficient dissolved oxygen level will be able to break down and decompose the organic matter before it can be utilized by pond plants, however, ponds with lower oxygen levels will be slower to react and the organic matter will build. Eventually a situation will occur in which the break down of the waste will put a such a strain on the ponds oxygen level that the marine life, like fish, will become negatively impacted, due to the lack of dissolved oxygen available to them. In extreme cases there can be such low oxygen levels that fish kills occur.

In addition to the dead organic materials creating a strain on the oxygen levels, excessive outbreak of algae can have the same effect. Normally a small amount of algae is ok because pond plants like algae do release oxygen back into the water. It is when algae outbreaks get severe, that they too affect the pond’s oxygen level. During daylight hours, algae consume carbon dioxide from the water and release oxygen, but when night falls, this process is reversed and the algae begin utilizing the ponds oxygen to survive. So when there is a large algae population, oxygen levels can be significantly reduced in the over night hours leading to increased algae growth during the day.

Another byproduct of the cycle of poor organic material breakdown is the increased presence of odors. Material that is slow to breakdown can become anaerobic and emit pungent and noxious gases like ammonia and hydrogen sulfide. Again, under normal conditions where a pond has a healthy oxygen level, the matter is digested aerobically and no odor is produced, but when there is not enough oxygen to do the job, anaerobic microbes begin digesting the waste, creating the odors.

The introduction of aerobic bacteria (microorganisms) can be a welcome addition to most any pond environment. Aerobic bacteria aid in the ponds ability to efficiently remove organic matter and control the nutrient load. The bacteria also improve the pond’s dissolved oxygen level, making it more effective at organic matter breakdown and odor reduction. Aerobic bacteria are also compatible with most non-chemical pond treatments, which make it an easy addition to a pond maintenance program. To make an analogy, aerobic bacteria are to ponds, what fertilizers are to lawns. Fertilizers added to a lawn are intended to promote a healthy soil and enhance the color and thickness of the grass. A healthier grass and soil will resist disease and weeds. Aerobic bacteria do the same for ponds. They create an environment that is healthier and less conducive to normal pond problems.

Make no mistake, a harmonious balance between nutrients and oxygen is not the end-all be-all solution to all pond problems. Certainly there are diseases and other ailments that are started by other reasons, but having a healthy, stable pond environment goes a long way in preventing pond problems.

Contact: Casey Coke

Natural Environmental Systems, L. L.C.

5000 Quorum Dr. #300

Dallas, TX 75254

Www. naturalenviro. com

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HRMS Solutions Announces Strategic Partnership with Vizual Business Tools and HR. net Enterprise

HRMS Solutions Announces Strategic Partnership with Vizual Business Tools and HR. net Enterprise

Vizual Business Tools, a wholly owned subsidiary of OneClickHR plc, recently announced the appointment of HRMS Solutions, Inc. as one of a few select business partners in North America certified to represent HR. net Enterprise.

District of Columbia (PRWEB) July 14, 2009

Vizual Business Tools, a wholly owned subsidiary of OneClickHR plc, recently announced the appointment of HRMS Solutions, Inc. as one of a few select business partners in North America certified to represent HR. net Enterprise (http://www. hrmssolutions. com/section. asp? pageid=10541).

Since its launch in 2004, HR. net Enterprise has nearly 300 customers around the globe. With its multi-country, multi-culture and multi-lingual capabilities combined with an innovative graphical workflow tool, intrinsic document management capabilities, and multi-tiered scalable architecture, HR. net has established itself as a leader in the HRIS solutions market.

"The architecture of HR. net offers extensive configuration capabilities to the end-user that I have never seen before in any other mid-market HRIS solutions," says Mike Maiorino, President of HRMS Solutions. "And combined with the underlying Microsoft technology, which includes various authentication methods for single sign-on capabilities, HR. net is one of the most powerful, flexible and technically architected HR solutions available today."

The systems capabilities cover the entire HR lifecycle from recruiting and employee onboarding, ongoing care and interaction, through to exit management. Besides being functionally-rich, HR. net Enterprise exploits several key technologies within its architecture. The Microsoft. NET framework is the underlying platform, SQL Server 2005/2008 is the application database, and at the core of HR. net's architecture is Web Services - a technology that facilitates the integration of third party applications. HR. net's own application framework provides a rapid application development toolkit to create and manage database structures, screens, workflow processes, business rules, security and the user interface. The combination of these technologies form the essential elements required to construct such a highly configurable and exceptional web-native HRIS solution.

"It is my responsibility and obligation to constantly search for the best HRIS solutions based on our prospects objectives," says Mike Maiorino. "Unlike traditional HRIS solutions designed for HR professionals, I believe any IT professional considering building or configuring their own HRIS system will be extremely impressed with HR. net's capabilities. Vizual is in a very unique position in the marketplace with this solution and we are excited to include HR. net Enterprise in our portfolio."

About Vizual Business Tools, PLC
Established in 1996 and traded on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange, Vizual has built a sound reputation on a philosophy that remains simple and is still taking the company from strength to strength - to provide customers with quality HR technology solutions that are easy to use, quick to deploy and offer exceptional value for money. The company prides itself on an innovative approach aimed at reducing the traditional administration associated with HR processes.

About HRMS Solutions, Inc.
HRMS Solutions is a national provider of workforce management solutions that include HRIS, Recruiting and Talent Management, Payroll and Time & Attendance for small to mid-market businesses with 50 to 5,000 employees. It is HRMS' mission to serve as a trusted advisor to our prospects and clients to meet their human capital challenges with objectivity, credibility and integrity. HRMS currently works with more than 350 companies throughout the globe and across a wide variety of industries including architectural and engineering firms, government contractors, healthcare, legal firms, non-for-profit organizations, and financial institutions No matter the size of your workforce, your location or the type of industry, HRMS can help you find the right solution to meet your demands. To learn more about our solutions and services, please visit our website at www. hrmssolutions. com.

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CHIME Develops New Website to Support State-Level Communication for HIT Execs

CHIME Develops New Website to Support State-Level Communication for HIT Execs

The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) announces the launch of its public online CIO State Network (StateNet) to enhance communication among healthcare chief information officers on issues related to HITECH at the state level.

Ann Arbor, MI (Vocus) March 1, 2010

The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) is pleased to announce the launch of its online CIO State Network (StateNet) to enhance communication among healthcare chief information officers on important state matters related to the HITECH Act passed last year as well as on other key state health IT activity.

The new website http://www. ciostatenet. org will enable all CIOs, whether CHIME members or not, public access to information, communication and coordination among IT executives at the state level. The ambitious project, which will go live later this month, has at least one CIO volunteer for all 50 states, including the District of Columbia.

The state initiative fits with CHIME’s mission of advancing and advocating the role of CIOs and senior healthcare IT leaders by providing educational, collaborative and advocacy programs, said Rich Correll, CHIME’s president and CEO.

StateNet is being launched in an effort to ensure CIOs are kept informed of events in their states, to help their hospitals and health systems take full advantage of state-level activities under the HITECH Act, said Sharon Canner, CHIME’s senior director of Advocacy.

Under the HITECH Act of February 2009, states are tasked with having a state HIE plan; providing a state-designated entity responsible for health IT; offering strategic and operational plans for HIE infrastructure; and providing state-level directories to enable statewide technology platforms for HIEs. Other activities will be happening at the state level, including HIE planning and implementation grants and regional extension centers.

“The federal government has recognized that healthcare is provided locally and has made health information exchange a focus for the future,” said Randy McCleese, CHCIO, FHIMSS, vice president for information services and CIO at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, Ky. “Funding for HIEs is being funneled through state governments and healthcare CIOs need to be active to ensure the development of exchanges that meet the needs of healthcare providers. The StateNet program provides CIOs across the country with the opportunity to work locally with the support of CHIME.”

StateNet enables CIOs in states to share important information on their states, while helping CIOs to share intelligence between states as well.

“The primary reason to bring StateNet together is that so much is targeted at state-based initiatives,” said Russ Branzell, FCHIME, CIO and vice president at Poudre Valley Health System, Fort Collins, Colo. “There was nothing out there that has attempted to provide this for all 50 states, and offer common messaging and communication channels.”

States also will have responsibility for operating Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs, which are expected to have differing rules for eligibility and EHR-eligible incentive payment amounts.

To support CIO leaders in each state, CHIME has developed a toolkit to help them gather basic information about HIT activity in their states, such as identifying the HIT planning authority, strategic and operational plans, state-level directories, and HIE business and operational processes.

In addition to the development of the toolkit, CHIME is providing resource materials, including an inventory of state recovery and HIT websites. CHIME also has developed individual list-serves for each state, and is creating publicly available Web pages for sharing state-specific information.

“What’s been interesting is that over the last six weeks, CIOs have finally realized that if we don’t do something where we’re leading this, we’re going to be led and we won’t have a voice,” Branzell said.

For example, Colorado CIOs had already started to organize themselves, and having StateNet gives them the ability to easily communicate. “Now, CIOs from outside CHIME’s typical membership are now actively involved in state initiatives,” he said. As an outgrowth of state CIO coordination, the IT executives are assisting the Colorado Hospital Association with planning for a statewide telemedicine initiative.

About CHIME
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) is an executive organization dedicated to serving chief information officers and other senior healthcare IT leaders. With more than 1,400 CIO members and over 70 healthcare IT vendors and professional services firms, CHIME provides a highly interactive, trusted environment enabling senior professional and industry leaders to collaborate; exchange best practices; address professional development needs; and advocate the effective use of information management to improve the health and healthcare in the communities they serve. For more information, please visit http://www. cio-chime. org.

Contact:
Stephanie Fraser
Communications Coordinator
(734) 665-0000
Sfraser(at)cio-chime(dot)org

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Desert Radiologists Implements MedInformatix RIS

Desert Radiologists Implements MedInformatix RIS

Desert Radiologists has successfully implemented the MedInformatix RIS. MedInformatix was selected as the vendor of choice over Siemens, RisLogic, General Electric, and others. The Proof of Concept agreement between the two companies is viewed as state of the art.

LAS VEGAS, NV (PRWEB) June 22, 2006 -—

Desert Radiologists has successfully implemented the MedInformatix RIS. MedInformatix was selected as the vendor of choice over Siemens, RisLogic, General Electric, and others. The Proof of Concept agreement between the two companies is viewed as state of the art.

Desert Radiologists was founded in 1966 by Drs. Robert Taylor, Harris Knudson, James Lum, and has grown with the Las Vegas Community to become the area's chief resource for the highest quality diagnostic care. The practice currently comprises 44 radiologists with five more scheduled to join the group in the next few months. The practice provides service for five hospitals and four large integrated health delivery systems.

Desert Radiologists has nine outpatient facilities and anticipates adding additional centers to serve the area’s rapidly growing population. The site currently reads approximately one million studies a year making it one of the largest in North America.

To improve its efficiency, Desert Radiologists contracted with MedInformatix in 2005 for an ambitious project: implementation of the revered Proof of Concept installation which will take the entire enterprise to the next level. With this technology, no matter where data is obtained, e. g. an image, a charge, transcription, etc., it is delivered to a centralized location. Design development will help drive the workflow with the object to control all key indicators associated with workflow tasks pushing the database through algorithms.

Thomas McGonigle, Chief Executive Officer at MedInformatix, stated that “We are very fortunate to add Desert Radiologists to our list of clients. They are a first class organization. We are privileged to have a partner with similar market goals. The contract is significant, not only in terms of dollars, but more importantly, the team atmosphere that brings Desert Radiologist and our engineers into the future."

Mr. McGonigle went on to summarize some of the key areas of development:

-Macro Design Concept that will enable Database to assist Entire Infrastructure – Items will appear on the desktops of the organization’s staff to help stream line workflow.

-Authorization, Transcription, Film, Mammography, and Biopsy Tracking.

-Downloads for Existing Transcription Reports, Current Film Locations, and Patient Demographics.

-Fax Preps directly to Referring Providers and Patients.

-RIS to RIS and PACS to PACS Interfaces.

-Capability to load Modalities from Desert Radiologist’s RIS to Hospital’s RIS.

-Centralized Dictation.

-Quality Control Procedures.

-Wet Read Notification.

-Send Images from Hospital PACS to E-Med.

-Phone System Connectivity including Tight Integration with Mytel.

Founded in 1994, MedInformatix is a privately held corporation that provides radiology practices with a comprehensive, single database RIS solution. MedInformatix is the leader in RIS/PACS integration.

For more information, press only:

Michele I. Jones

For more information on MedInformatix:

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

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Baby Boomers May be Shocked to Know That Retirement Plans Could be at Risk

Baby Boomers May be Shocked to Know That Retirement Plans Could be at Risk

Baby Boomers need to hear what Nancy Dreyer learned that helped her make sure that her retirement income was safe.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) November 14, 2006

Nancy Dreyer, of Marietta, Georgia learned about the impact of Long Term Care when her father got sick and needed help. The learning curve was steep because of the jargon and the complexity, but the research needed to be done. During the course of the research she learned some unsettling information that she feels everyone in their 50's and 60's need to be aware of.

As Baby Boomers age they are anxious to retire and many are actively planning for it. Many would be shocked to know that an unplanned health issue can ruin all their plans. One in three men will need Long Term Health Care and one in two women will as well. The costs of care are rising each year and can quickly deplete retirement funds. While most seniors would prefer to stay at home, the cost of home care may be prohibitive.

Nursing care costs in the US are rising annually. Home health care is $18 per hour. Most agencies require a minimum of three hours of care to send someone to your home. A semi private room in a nursing home is $176 per day equating to $64,240 per year. Assisted living facilities are averaging $110 per day. The need to use any of these services can quickly deplete a retirement nest egg, required the spouse to go back to work or to look at selling other assets.

Many think the government is going to help out through Medicare or Medicaid. Medicare provides a very short term program. Medicaid is for low income people and requires people to spend down all their assets before being eligible. Another alternative is to look into private Long Term Care Insurance. Long Term Care insurance can pay a daily amount to cover home health care, assisted living facilities or a nursing home. It needs to be structured properly so it is advised to use a financial services professional to help navigate the choices.

Ms. Dreyer hopes to save others the time that she spent doing research by offering an article summarizing what she learned.

To receive an article about the 10 Key things to look for in a Long Term Care policy send an email to babyboomer65 @ yahoo. com.

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Brian Clement to Appear on "Intuitive Life Coaching with Jane Ellen Sexton."

Brian Clement to Appear on "Intuitive Life Coaching with Jane Ellen Sexton."

Brian Clement, director of the Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach, FL will appear on the Internet radio talk show "Intuitive Life Coaching with Jane Ellen Sexton" on Friday, April 30, 2004 from 9:00 AM PST to 10:00 AM PST.

(PRWEB) April 30, 2004

Jane Ellen and Brian will discuss the value of live and sprouted foods, wheat grass juice and juicing, as well as the magic that's created at the Hippocrates Health Institute.

Jane Ellen Sexton is a medium and intuitive life coach whose overall focus is to facilitate empowerment.

"Intuitive Life Coaching with Jane Ellen Sexton" broadcasts on VoiceAmerica SMRadio every Friday from 9:00 AM PST to 10:00 AM PST. The broadcast is accessible through www. voiceamerica. com or through Jane Ellen Sexton's Web site www. tag-youre-it. com. The show is rebroadcast Friday night from 9:00 PM PST to 10:00 PM PST.

All shows are archived and accessible through Jane Ellen's Web site, to both PC and Mac users. Just follow the directions for each platform under the "Radio Show" button on her Web site.

Jane Ellen invites all to call in during the live broadcast of the show. (The toll free number is 1-888-335-5204).

New Research Estimates Pet Training Product Sales to Jump 40% by 2010

New Research Estimates Pet Training Product Sales to Jump 40% by 2010

New York (PRWEB) March 13, 2006

With consumer interest in pet obedience training at an all time high, sales of pet training products have soared by more than 25% in the last four years and are expected to jump 40% by 2010, according to Market Trends: Pet Training Products, a new report from Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch. com, a leading provider of industry-specific market research reports.

With training treats experiencing the swiftest growth at 10% annually since 2001, Packaged Facts projects that overall pet training product sales reached $395 million in 2005 and will expand to $551 million in 2010, aided by strong growth in the treats, electronic devices, and collars/leads/harnesses sectors. Other training devices such as clickers, training dummies, and agility training aids are also expected to continue expanding as consumers strive to achieve success as “pet parents.”

Retailers have certainly caught on to the pet parenting phenomenon, with many scurrying to offer in-house pet training services, which in turn fuels sales of products specifically designed by pet owners to be used in training—including pet containment systems, puppy pads, and bark control collars—a cross-sell trend that has breathed new life into previously lackluster product categories.

“Training is a theme that crosses many product categories, and offering obedience training has helped retailers build trust relationships with pet owners, helping them develop healthier and happier relationships with their pets,” said Don Montuori, the publisher of Packaged Facts. “The end result is that consumers are flocking towards premium and professional-style training products, which is causing sales to grow at a very rapid rate.”

Providing a comprehensive look at crates and accessories, training pads, electronic devices, collars, leads, and harnesses, training treats, behavior modification, and other devices, Market Trends: Pet Training Products examines new product trends, offers competitive profiles of industry leaders, and looks at consumer trends and behaviors surrounding pet training products. Priced at $1,995, this report can be purchased directly from Packaged Facts by clicking: http://www. packagedfacts. com/pub/1087711.html (http://www. packagedfacts. com/pub/1087711.html). It is also available at MarketResearch. com.

About Packaged Facts

Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch. com, publishes research reports on a wide range of consumer industries, including consumer goods and retailing, foods and beverages, and demographics. For more information visit www. PackagedFacts. com, or contact Tom Ehart at 240-747-3014.

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Date Announced for American Diabetes Association’s ‘Kids Rock The World’ Event

Date Announced for American Diabetes Association’s ‘Kids Rock The World’ Event.

Day Builds Self Esteem, Confidence, and Trust for Teens with Diabetes

LOS ANGELES, CA (PRWEB) June 28, 2004

The American Diabetes Association San Fernando Valley Chapter has announced the official date for itÂ’s second annual Kids Rock The World summer event being held Sunday, August 22, 2004 at California State University, Long Beach.

Kids Rock The World is a unique one-day program designed to promote courage, confidence and self-esteem for teens with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.

The dayÂ’s event will center around a Ropes Course (obstacle course) in which participants use ropes, cables, and a climbing wall to work as a team to overcome both mental and physical obstacles. The adventure aids in the development of self-esteem as participants build trusting and supportive relationships with one another through teamwork and shared responsibility - qualities that have particular relevance for the management of diabetes in teens.

" It's hard enough being a teenager, but to have diabetes on top of it - that's even a bigger challenge,”said Aimee Greenholtz, KRTW chair and board member, American Diabetes Association, San Fernando Valley. " This event is an empowering way of helping teens through one of the toughest times in their lives. It shows kids they are not alone in the world, and it is possible to overcome obstacles such as diabetes.”

Seventy five Type I and Type II diabetic teens, ages 11 - 15 years, will be led through this one-day event by counselors trained in diabetes. Special guest speakers and celebrity appearances are planned.

The camp is free for the children and transportantion to and from the event is available. Space is limited and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

The American Diabetes Association is the leading national voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information, and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the Association has offices in every region of the country, providing services to more than 800 communities. For general information about diabetes, visit the Association's Web site at www. diabetes. org or call 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383).

Media Contacts: 

Aimee Greenholtz 

(818) 631-5176 

Aimpr@adelphia. net 

Gillian Stone

(661) 254-1642

Gstone@diabetes. org

Inform Hosts Green Holidays Reception NY Luminaries and Hollywood Stars to Attend Gala, Join in Bidding

Inform Hosts Green Holidays Reception NY Luminaries and Hollywood Stars to Attend Gala, Join in Bidding

INFORM, a 30-year-old national, nonprofit environmental research and outreach organization, will host its annual Green Holidays Reception and Sustainable Product Silent Auction at the Upper East Side’s Mark Hotel Wednesday, December 7.

NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) December 3, 2005

INFORM, a 30-year-old national, nonprofit environmental research and outreach organization, will host its annual Green Holidays Reception and Sustainable Product Silent Auction at the Upper East Side’s Mark Hotel Wednesday, December 7. The event – already a must-go on the annual holiday event circuit – offers as its centerpiece cutting-edge technology and products that enhance lifestyle while protecting the environment.

Event Highlight: The “Greenest” Car on the Planet

“Last year, we raffled off a Ford Escape hybrid,” said Joanna Underwood, INFORM president and founder. “This year, we’ll highlight the car that the EPA calls the ‘cleanest' vehicle on the planet, a Honda Civic GX natural gas-fueled car. The auto and all the sustainable products we will have on display for auction create an opportunity to celebrate the season and educate guests about the impact of consumer choices on the health of our communities, our children, and our world.”

The Honda GX, dubbed the “cleanest production vehicle on Earth” by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, has the lowest emission rating of any private car on the market. Produced in the US, it is the only compressed natural gas (CNG) passenger car commercially available. The Civic GX will be on display outside the venue, attended by Barry Carr of American Honda, who will be available to discuss the car and its role in moving the US along the path to pollution-free hydrogen-fueled transportation.

At the end of the auction, actor, environmental advocate, and INFORM Benefit Committee Member Chevy Chase will make a surprise announcement about the Honda GX that is sure to end the evening with a bang.

“The car is one part of the evening; our Sustainable Product Silent Auction is the other, and it’s what makes our event so much fun. People look forward to this event all year just to be able to bid on one-of-a-kind items,” said Virginia Ramsey, INFORM’s development director.

She noted that the Sustainable Product Auction is already accepting bids on the web through December 5 at http://www. informinc. org/gh05/auction. html (http://www. informinc. org/gh05/auction. html). Items available for bidding include biodynamic and organically produced wines; eco-resort vacations in Dominica, Vail (Colorado), Mondana (Ecuador), and Austin (Texas); hand-built furniture made from recovered hardwoods; housewares created from recycled materials; “green” home cleaning products; environmental services for home and business, including customized, urban landscape design; and a host of other products designed with the health and happiness of future generations in mind.

“It’s all there,” said event chair, Alexandra Peters, “from jewelry to artisanal cheeses, from organic wines and vodkas to retreats at famous green resorts, and everything you can imagine in between.”

Peters noted that all funds raised from the auction will go to support INFORM’s work promoting the manufacture and purchase of products whose use significantly reduces wastes and contamination. Support from INFORM’s 2004 Green Holidays Reception and Auction helped INFORM’s Green Purchasing Program assist more than 50 communities, institutions, government offices, schools and hospitals in making the transition to purchasing environmentally preferable cleaners and other products.

To purchase tickets to the event, please contact Lauren Lackie at 212.361.2400, ext. 248. For additional information about the event or INFORM, contact Amy E. Scott at 212.361.2400.

About INFORM

INFORM is a national, nonprofit research and outreach organization that examines the effects of business practices, technologies, and products on the environment and human health. For more than 30 years, INFORM has sought practical solutions to the environmental challenges of safeguarding ecosystems from toxic chemicals, shifting to pollution-free transportation, and preventing solid waste. Combining groundbreaking research with strategic outreach, INFORM endeavors to turn findings into change. INFORM’s objective and constructive recommendations have helped guide members of government, industry, environmental groups, and communities around the world in decisions that promote economic and ecological sustainability.

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North Tenerife – Pine Forests & Beaches

North Tenerife – Pine Forests & Beaches

The North of Tenerife is more relaxed - it's a great lifestyle.

Huntingdon, TN (PRWEB) July 21, 2006

The Canary Islands are one of Spain's 17 autonomous regions and are integrated into the E. U. while enjoying a special status of a duty-free area.

Tenerife, the largest of the seven Canary Islands (2,034 km) enjoys a stable mild climate from which it gains one of it’s names “The Island of Eternal Springtime.”

In the North of Tenerife the terrain varies from large flat areas in the North West, to mountainous areas in the North. It is this varied terrain that gives the various microclimates to the island. During the winter it is possible to see snow above the pine forests on the peak of the distant Mount Teide (the highest in Spain) which reaches a height of 3,917m, whilst at the same time sun-bathing on one of the many beaches. It is this idyllic climate that gave the islands their early name of "Las Afortunadas" - The Lucky Islands.

Tenerife has spectacular flora & fauna places worth a particular mention are the National Park of Las Cañadas, Masca & the Dragon Tree in Icod de los Vinos.

The Tenerife Carnival is the second biggest in the world after Rio de Janeiro, a fantastic colourful sight with elaborate costumes & music. Away from the Carnival season there is a mix of local fiestas, shows, discotheques, and an enormous variety of bars & restaurants.

One of the main municipalities of the North is Icod de los Vinos which has a total area of 140 square kilometres. The climate varies, depending on altitude and location, from an annual average temperature of 22ºC with very little rainfall at sea level, to 18ºC average with an annual rainfall of 70 litres per square metre in the mountains.

The town of Icod de los Vinos dates back to the pre-Hispanic period at the beginning of the 16th Century and has many examples of architecture from that period. One feature in particular that has attracted visitors for more than a century is the Dragon Tree which is said to be more than a thousand years old.

The pine trees of Icod constitute the largest concentration of pine forest in the Canary Islands covering an area of 6.6 hectares. For those who seek peace and quiet without isolation and a moderate sunny climate in an area where serious crime is virtually unknown, the North of Tenerife is worth a visit.

Climate has always been a prime motive for property purchasers in Tenerife, but there are many other considerations. In previous years most of the property was bought for a second residence or holiday home, however recently this has changed. People are making this island with its excellent moderate climate their principal place of residence, but not just for retirement, young families are moving out and setting up homes and businesses also.

People settle in Tenerife for many reasons, the main ones being, a better lifestyle, healthier climate, outdoor life, lower cost of living, lower taxation, escape from rising crime and first class health care. 

There are still many second home buyers, presently there is little return from bank or building society invested capital and people realize that an investment opportunity currently exists while property prices are still attractive and furthermore, they can generate additional income by way of rental revenue.

Whatever happens on the European property market, it is generally considered that Tenerife is set to overtake all, thus giving current purchasers excellent investment potential.

Solutions Consulting can guide you through every aspect of purchasing property in Tenerife either as the selling agent or as an independent advisor. We will take you through each stage of the sale & purchase and will complete all of the paperwork necessary to avoid any future problems or complications (some of which may not arise until months or even years later).

Take a look at our web site www. sol-con. biz for information on services and property for sale.

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Connecticut Plastic Surgeon Now Offering Evening Hours

Connecticut Plastic Surgeon Now Offering Evening Hours

Understanding that it can be tough to find time for health and beauty, Dr. Gary Price is now offering evening consultations at his New Haven office, because he believes that everyone, no matter how busy, deserves to look their best.

New Haven, Connecticut (PRWEB) August 27, 2010

Connecticut plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Price (http://www. drgaryprice. com (http://www. drgaryprice. com)) is now offering new evening consultation hours for his patients with busy workdays. The addition of these new hours gives women and men who would normally not have the time to come into his office a chance to discuss their options for enhancing their appearance.

"Most of my patients are very busy, either with work obligations, families, or both," says Dr. Price. "They don't have a lot of extra time to focus on themselves and their appearance. With such hectic schedules, it's becoming increasingly hard for people to find the time to focus on health and beauty, which is why I chose to make my practice more accessible with evening appointments available on request."

In addition to offering evening consultation hours, Dr. Price performs minimal-recovery procedures to help his busy patients achieve the look they want. These procedures include the mini tummy tuck and the "Celebrity Face Lift," a mini-lift facial rejuvenation technique. His New Haven face lift patients appreciate having the option of a less-invasive technique that still achieves significant and satisfying results. The Celebrity Face Lift can be performed under local anesthesia in about an hour and allows patients to return to work just 24 hours later.

"The Celebrity Face Lift is a popular procedure for facial enhancement, and one of my favorite procedures to perform," adds Dr. Price. "It's ideal for people on-the-go because the office visit is brief, the recovery is quick, and the results are lasting. Compared to even a decade ago, my ability to create beautiful results with minimal downtime has increased significantly."

By minimizing incisions, Dr. Price is able to perform procedures faster and shorten the recovery period. People who are focused on a quick recovery can have a Celebrity Face Lift or mini tummy tuck and be back at work or with their families sooner.

"It is my passion to help people feel good about themselves and provide beautiful, natural results. With convenient, quick recovery procedures and extended consultation hours, it is easier than ever for busy women and men to make lasting improvements to their appearance," says Dr. Price.

Besides mini tummy tucks and Celebrity Face Lifts, Dr. Price offers many facial and body rejuvenation procedures for his patients in the New Haven area, such as breast implants, eyelid surgery, and liposuction. With his evening consultation hours, patients who are looking to enhance their appearance have a more convenient way to get started.

Dr. Gary Price (http://www. drgaryprice. com (http://www. drgaryprice. com)) is a board-certified Connecticut plastic surgeon who has over 25 years of experience. He performs various face and body cosmetic procedures, as well as non-surgical treatments. Dr. Price is former president of the Connecticut State Medical Society, as well as the Connecticut Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and The New England Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. He has frequently contributed to scientific publications and is a frequent lecturer at professional society meetings. Dr. Price serves on the Board of Directors of the Physicians Foundation, which seeks to improve the quality of healthcare.

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Liberal Thinking: It, and It Alone, Has Always Been the Force Behind Positive Social Changes in America

Liberal Thinking: It, and It Alone, Has Always Been the Force Behind Positive Social Changes in America

New book emphasizes that historically, liberal thinkers and liberal movements have initiated and persevered in changing the important social, economic, educational and medical principles in American society. Further, it has always been the conservative thinkers and conservative movements that have proven to be the major obstacles to these significant social changes.

Huntington Station, NY (PRWEB) February 8, 2010

LIBERAL THINKING! What good has it ever done? Well, according to authors Dr. George Giuliani Sr., Dr. Roger Pierangelo and Dr. George Giuliani, all of the greatest social movements in the United States came from liberal thinking. What does it mean to be a liberal-thinking person? That’s the initial question the authors answer in their book, “Why Liberal Thinking Changed America: The Evolution of Justice in Our Nation’s History”. The book was released by Veritas Publishing Corporation of America and is available through www. vertitaspublishers. com and www. amazon. com.

Upon reviewing Why Liberal Thinking Changed America: The Evolution of Justice in Our Nation’s History, former NYS Governor Mario M. Cuomo wrote: “Thank you for Why Liberal Thinking Changed America. This is certainly a propitious time in our nation’s history to reconsider and be educated by our history of extraordinary progressive social accomplishments. With the battle for a more inclusive, less expensive and more efficient healthcare system raging, this manual’s careful selection of previous achievements throws a bright light on what is required to achieve the progress we need today. I thank you for your thoughtfulness and wish the authors luck in distributing this valuable work.”

So, why are so many people talking about Why Liberal Thinking Changed America: The Evolution of Justice in Our Nation’s History? The book emphasizes that historically, liberal thinkers and liberal movements have initiated and persevered in changing the important social, economic, educational and medical principles in American society. Further, it has always been the conservative thinkers and conservative movements that have proven to be the major obstacles to these significant social changes. The authors, all three of whom are college professors, psychologists and have written numerous books, even challenge the conservative thinkers of America to write a similar book proving that they, the conservative thinkers, have led the way rather than the liberal-minded thinkers.

According to Dr. George Giuliani Sr., “Our book is important because it summarizes 15 very important movements in our nation's history, allowing people to not only see the past but to help them realize that every era, including our own, has important social injustices that may seem impossible to rectify at the time, but are likely no more difficult than injustices were of the past to resolve. Today, health Care Reform is an excellent example. Many presidents attempted it and failed. President Obama is struggling with it but, just maybe, the country is ready to overcome the injustice of 46 million Americans living without health insurance”.

Why Liberal Thinking Changed America: The Evolution of Justice in Our Nation’s History was written for two reasons. First, it was written to help give support and courage to those people with a liberal mind-set and to embolden them to step forward for a good cause, and to fight for justice, as our forefathers did. Second, it was written to summarize that it was the liberal-minded person who has always taken up the cause for justice. When addressing some of the most powerful social movements in our country, Bob Herbert of the New York Times wrote, “Think of what this country would have been like if those ordinary people had never bothered to fight and sometimes die for what they believed in.” And historian, Howard Zinn, refers to these people as “…the people who have given this country whatever liberty and democracy we have.”

The authors boldly claim that it is never an easy road to make major changes for the sake of justice in any country and most times there are very powerful conservative thinkers who will stand in the way of justice. Each chapter of the book gives specific examples of how difficult it has been to convince those conservatives who oppose such just movements to reverse themselves and support them. This book should be read by anyone interested in how our great nation came to be. There’s no denying that every high school and college student in America, as well as every immigrant who did not grow up in America, should read Why Liberal Thinking Changed America: The Evolution of Justice in Our Nation’s History.

For more information about Why Liberal Thinking Changed America: The Evolution of Justice in Our Nation’s History or background information about the authors, please contact Dr. George Giuliani at (631) 427-6455 or email the authors at contactus(at)veritaspublishers(dot)com

Contact Information:

Publishing House: Veritas Publishing Corporation of America
Contact Person: Dr. George Giuliani
Telephone Number: (631) 586-7769
Website: www. veritaspublishers. com
Email Address: contactus(at)veritaspublishers(dot)com

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A U. S. Dept. of Peace? Cast and Crew of 'In Your Dreams' Casts Its Vote With Joaquin Phoenix, Flea and 73 Members of Congress in Support

A U. S. Dept. of Peace? Cast and Crew of 'In Your Dreams' Casts Its Vote With Joaquin Phoenix, Flea and 73 Members of Congress in Support

Underdog competitor to Disney Channel’s “High School Musical” additionally lauds Susan Sarandon, Dick Gregory and Sean Penn for July 4th Hunger Strike for Peace.

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 6, 2006

The cast and crew of the hot new teen musical “In Your Dreams,” the underdog challenger to Disney Channel’s “High School Musical,” has issued a statement joining Joaquin Phoenix, Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and others in the Broadway and Hollywood entertainment communities, in support of the creation of a Cabinet level U. S. Dept. of Peace in the federal government.

Messages of support for the creation of a U. S. Dept. of Peace from Joaquin Phoenix and "In Your Dreams" creator Zeke Farrow can be heard at this link: http://inyourdreamsonline. com/ (http://inyourdreamsonline. com/)

The text of the "In Your Dreams" announcement is as follows:

“Today, on the birthday of our great nation, the cast and crew of ‘In Your Dreams,’ including myself personally, urges the Broadway entertainment community, and the entertainment community nationwide, to speak up on behalf of this proposal for the creation of a Department of Peace -– a proposal that currently has the support of 73 members of the U. S. House of Representatives, and two members of the U. S. Senate, and has additionally been supported by resolutions of the city councils of Atlanta and San Jose, among others.

“The Department of Peace legislation -- House Resolution 3760, Senate Resolution 1756, the 'Department of Peace and Nonviolence Act' -- would allocate $10 billion, the equivalent of just 2 percent of the national defense budget, to establish a Department of Peace. It would include a cabinet level adviser to the president and a Peace Academy similar to West Point, where students could learn conflict resolution techniques to deal with issues ranging from war to prison rehabilitation and bullying in schools.

“This effort is part of an international effort to establish departments of peace in other countries has caught on in Australia, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom and Costa Rica.

"Surveys conducted in other countries of the world -- such as France, Denmark and England -- show that people in those countries believe that America is currently the Number One threat to the future stability of the globe -- putting us even ahead of Iran as a threat to peace. The creation of a Department of Peace would serve to reassure people in other countries of America’s true desire for peace.

"In conclusion, the cast and crew of 'In Your Dreams' wishes you all a happy, healthy and safe Fourth of July holiday -- and we hope to hear you all speaking out in support of this important issue this coming July Fourth, our nation’s latest birthday.”

Farrow urges some of the leading lights of the American entertainment community -- respected and vocal entertainers such as Susan Sarandon, Sarah Jessica Parker, Rosie O’Donnell, Bette Midler, Ashley Olsen, Michael Eisner, Morgan Fairchild, Star Jones, Lindsay Lohan, Idina Menzel, Jim Carrey, Robin Williams, Zac Posen, Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert, Barbra Streisand, Nathan Lane, Matthew Perry, Roseanne Barr, Hilary Duff, Matthew Broderick, Joan Rivers, Beyonce Knowles, Diane von Furstenberg, Lenny Kravitz, Cher, and others -- to consider taking a moment today to speak out on this issue to raise its public profile.

Farrow believes that vocal support from other Young Hollywood stars like Andrew Seeley, Lucas Grabeel, Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Zac Efron and Monique Coleman would also help raise the visibility of this important legislation. "Imagine the impact that an endorsement of a U. S. Dept. of Peace by respected Young Hollywood stars such as these could have on America's youth," says Farrow. "Free speech is one of the most effective tools we can use to make positive change occur. Don't ever underestimate it."

Despite its support by 73 members of Congress, the creation of a U. S. Dept. of Peace is an issue that the mainstream media has failed to adequately cover. "In some countries, even in Europe, over half of the population perceive America to be a warmonger and a threat to peace," Farrow says. "Let's show them we can be peacemongers as well. Let's show the world we know how to make peace break out -- and not just war."

Farrow says he also supports the presidential ambitions of well-known actress Amy Sedaris, who is expected to throw her hat into the race for U. S. president shortly. "Although she is an admitted flag-burner, she claims she never inhaled, and I for one believe her," Farrow says. "And an off-year presidential candidacy is just the ticket for Amy -- the field is much less cluttered then." (But Farrow is a big fan of his own political creation, Congresswoman Sherri Davis, as well. http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=lJ1GTXO0U14 (http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=lJ1GTXO0U14) http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=0KcHkLtqry0 (http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=0KcHkLtqry0)
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Farrow's "In Your Dreams” is a large-scale, splashy, teen musical with just a dash of political satire. The stage version of “In Your Dreams” will see a showcase production at Ars Nova, the famed Manhattan performance incubator, in early October. http://broadwayworld. com/viewcolumn. cfm? colid=9263 (http://broadwayworld. com/viewcolumn. cfm? colid=9263)

What is helping to fuel the “In Your Dreams Express” are its 13 ingeniously lyrical songs, performed by a number of top Broadway singers, including “Trailer Park’s” Drama Desk-nominated Leslie Kritzer, “Wicked’s” Laura Bell Bundy, “Les Miserable’s” Jodie Langel, “Little Shop of Horror’s” Kerry Butler, “Thoroughly Modern Millie’s” Gavin Creel, “Hairspray’s” Jackie Hoffman, “The Full Monty’s” Sloan Just, and Anika Larsen, Danny Rocket and Anthony Rapp from “Rent.” Rhythm and blues artist Shayna Steele is also a contributor. http://myspace. com/inyourdreamsthemusical (http://myspace. com/inyourdreamsthemusical)

Among those in the entertainment industry with a growing awareness of the significant market value that a theater-distributed rival to Disney’s cable-based “High School Musical” has to offer are Paul Bricault, Johnny Levin, Jerry Della Femina, Ken Lombard, Steve Tihanyi, Tricia Bouzigard, Mark Dowley, Brian Goldner, Lori Sale, Lisa Jacobson, Shepardson Stein & Kaminsky, Sarah Warda, Tim Mades, Lenny Stern, Peter Benedek, Darren Star, Philip Anshutz; Mark Platt; Michael Patrick King, Daniel Battsek, Elizabeth McCann; Adam Shankman, Matt McQueen, Arc Worldwide, Suzanne Kyba, Susan Wayne, Euro RSCG, Steve Wax, McKinney & Silver, Hank Wasiak, The Concept Farm, Gregg Wasiak, Chelsea Films, Gardner Nelson Partners, Kevin Roddy, Bartle Bogle Hegarty, Wunderman Interactive, David Sable, Tina Miletich, Andy Rutberg, Jason Kuperman, Jeremy Pagden, Tequila, Matt Freeman, Tribal DDB, RMG Connect, Philip Greenfield, Kevin Wassong, Ken Hamm, Bob Greenberg, R/GA, Carla Hendra, Bill Gray, Jan Leth, Chris Wall, David Apicella, OgilvyInteractive, OgilvyOne, Penny Marshall, Garry Marshall, Rosie O’Donnell, Bette Midler, General Mills, Nick Pahade, Nathan Lane, Gary Kagawa, Michael Emerson, Pam Larrick, FCBI, Jack Nolan, Junichiro Koizumi, Graham Mills, Laura Lang, George Tannenbaun, Thomas Tull and Scott Mednick of Legendary Pictures; and Vanessa Taylor and Sarah Jessica Parker at Pretty Matches Productions, which is currently producing “The Washingtonienne,” an HBO sit-com about a beautiful Senatorial intern employee who helps constituents stand tall.

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Gift Shopping Made Easy for All Occasions With GiftsAllIndia. com

Gift Shopping Made Easy for All Occasions With GiftsAllIndia. com

Gifts All India - The Online Shopping Store India - The Easy Way. Take the frustration out of festivals’ shopping with everything you need in one place at a GREAT price. GiftsAllIndia. com is your one stop shop for the best prices on gifts and other products for everyone on your shopping list for every season.

(PRWEB) July 29, 2006

GiftsAllIndia. com offers over 10,000+ unique and exclusive products at an affordable price. It also covers India’s paramount collections of fine gifts and collectables for various occasions such as weddings, birthdays, wedding anniversary, kids and other special occasions. We have carefully categorized our products in impressive item collections where you will find collectable fresh flowers, cake, fashion accessories, dolls, home decor products, kitchen products, health & beauty products, jewelry, watches, diamonds, kids’ toys and games. You can purchase all such items online sitting at home with a mouse click at GiftsAllIndia. com.

With thousands search for perfect gifts, the pros at GiftsAllIndia. com have created a secure gift shopping portal for all.

There is truly something for one and all. Many stay-at-home moms and clientele will appreciate the ease of shopping with GiftsAllIndia. com because they can purchase what they need, when they need and have goods or products delivered at their convenience to their door-steps or any other destination. Remember, thanks to the Internet Tax Freedom Act of 1998, most on line purchases are tax free. People every where are saving money by shopping online. Take a tour at GiftsAllIndia. com and place it on your favorite list.

Since GiftsAllIndia. com wants their customers to be fully satisfied with their purchases, they have an excellent exchange/return policy. This way a customer is a winner in either way.

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Welcome to XOOMA Worldwide

Welcome to XOOMA Worldwide

With all the choices out there today in the wellness / home business industry, you might be asking yourself “what makes Xooma Worldwide better than any other company?” Not only is that a fair question, it's the number one question I want you to ask.

Harrisburg, PA (PRWEB) July 25, 2006

With all the choices out there today in the wellness / home business industry, you might be asking yourself “what makes Xooma Worldwide better than any other company?” Not only is that a fair question, it's the number one question I want you to ask.

You see, from day one, we designed this company to stand head and shoulders above the rest - even in front of the most hard-nosed skeptics who come our way. And in order to do this we knew that meant we could never settle for “second best” when it comes to our product or business opportunity. A difficult task? Yes. But, while most companies' main focus lies is doing whatever it takes to be “the biggest,“ here at Xooma, we're simply focused on being the best.

For example, rather than start our company with dozens of low quality “slap a fancy label on it“ type products, we choose to grow our company one product at a time. Again, we are dedicated to providing you with the best wellness products on the planet - period. And if that means a smaller, more focused, premium quality product line, that's fine with us. After all, what good is a health product if it doesn't deliver the results you're looking for? Rest assured, you'll always be able to count on us to provide you with the kind of products you'll be proud to use and recommend to your family and friends.

In addition to our life-changing health product, Xooma's home-based business plan is simple, lucrative, and fun. Imagine getting paid great money each and every month just for sharing Xooma's product and business plan with other people. Our state-of-art compensation plan actually pays you in up to 5 different ways! And thanks to our commitment to ongoing training and support, making money with your own Xooma business is as easy as 1-2-3.

Xooma is just starting it's journey to fulfilling our vision of helping thousands, and eventually millions of people enjoy optimum health and long-term wealth through our products and business plan. We're currently looking for caring and motivated people who share that same vision. So, I'd like you to consider this a personal invitation to join us on this incredible journey.

My website is: www. XoomaWorldWide. com/NetworkXooma (http://www. XoomaWorldWide. com/NetworkXooma ) James Boyd

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Martial Art and Karate Can Help Children With ADD / ADHD

Martial Art and Karate Can Help Children With ADD / ADHD

Martial Art and Karate can help Children with ADD / ADHD. Classes available in Windsor, Belle River and Tecumseh ON

Windsor Ontario (PRWEB) November 20, 2005

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) affects up to 5 percent of all North American children ages 5-18, according to Sports Illustrated For Kids writer Rose Kennedy.

Furthermore, estimates range from one to four million youngsters take Ritalin, the drug of choice in treating ADD and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

One conclusion drawn from numerous studies is that children diagnosed with ADD or ADHD are more successful in structured activities.

ABC News correspondent Karen Chase writes, "It's so simple it's hard to believe, but the latest technique for combating the symptoms of ADD is martial arts." Parents see increased self-esteem and improved focus and concentration abilities in their children.

"Using mind-body disciplines, martial arts seem to address the short attention spans of today's children, even those diagnosed with ADHD," says a recent report by HealthAtoZ. com. Boys diagnosed with ADHD outnumber girls three to one.

Many martial arts schools are teaching the principles advocated by Mr. Miyagi in the "Karate Kid" movies and moving away from the beat-em-up tactics portrayed in most other fictional karate and kung fu films. In an interview for Children Today, martial arts expert and author Joyce Roberson explains that "contrary to the visual perception of karate being a violent sport, the premiere dictate of this sport is nonviolence above all else."

One such place preaching "brain over brawn" is The Peaceful Warriors' Martial Arts Institute, located at 1625 Tecumseh Road East in Windsor Ontario. Founder Master Art Mason has been teaching martial arts for 20 years and began working with ADD and ADHD children in 1988. The Peaceful Warriors' Programs have been very successful helping these children adapt to not only school, but social life as well.

The Peaceful Warriors' Martial Arts Institute offers many different classes for children from all areas of life. One of the primary focuses in the school is teaching of the 5 tenets of the Peaceful Warriors'. These are Integrity, Courtesy, Self Control, Perserverence and Indomitable Spirit. Understanding and living these tenets help a child do well in all areas of their live.

"We teach our students to protect themselves in ways that are non-threatening and non-physical, leaving physical means as a last resort."

For further information on The Peaceful Warriors' Martial Arts Institute call our office at 519-566-6610 or visit us on the internet at http://www. thepeacefulwarriors. org (http://www. thepeacefulwarriors. org).

You can also email us at info@thepeacefulwarriors. org. We have locations in Windsor, Belle River and Tecumseh ON.

Classes are available in Windsor, Belle River, Essex and Tecumseh Ontario Canada.

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June Klein Appointed to 2005 Presidential Business Commission in Recognition of Exceptional Service to Congressional Committee's Business Advisory Council

June Klein Appointed to 2005 Presidential Business Commission in Recognition of Exceptional Service to Congressional Committee's Business Advisory Council

The Presidential Business Commission is a unique group of the nation's business leaders. Congressional Committee Chairman Tom Reynolds said, "This is an extremely prestigious position and one which Ms. June Klein richly deserves. Ms. Klein was selected based on her motivational and process leadership as an honorary chairman of the Business Advisory Council for New York."

WASHINGTON, DC (PRWEB) August 19, 2005

June Klein, CEO of Technology & Marketing Ventures, Inc., a management consultancy and venture development firm, has been appointed to the 2005 Presidential Business Commission. The appointment is in recognition of her exceptional service as honorary chairperson for the Congressional Committee's Business Advisory Council.

The Presidential Business Commission is a unique group of the nation's business leaders who will work with Washington leaders to advance the pro-business agenda of deeper tax cuts; health care and tax reform; reduction of government interference on businesses; improvement of investor confidence; and the creation of new jobs.

Congressional Committee Chairman Tom Reynolds said, "This is an extremely prestigious position and one which Ms. June Klein richly deserves. Ms. Klein was selected based on her motivational and process leadership as an Honorary Chairman of the Business Advisory Council for New York. As a member of the Presidential Business Commission, she will play a key role in enhancing the President's agenda and strategies during the next year."

Ms. Klein was previously named Businesswoman of the Year and received the Reagan Entrepreneurship Award.

Her Electronic-Boardroom TMVI (R) solutions in education, database, network conferencing, television, newsletter and consulting have been used worldwide since 1992. Ms. Klein is the author of a groundbreaking finance book, "The Evolution of Trading" which covers technology and regulation trends driving 21st Century Money businesses. Also, the book covers the history of electronic trading in the very words of the people who created Wall Street.

(Visit the book website www. EvolutionOfTrading. com)

In "The Evolution of Trading" book, Ms. Klein predicted and introduced scenarios like the recent stock exchange mergers with electronic markets or deals with Philadelphia, Chicago and Boston exchanges in order to secure alternative trading places to new Nasdaq and Big Board power. Ms. Klein plans to explore in Washington, the feasibility of small-cap automation. She is confident that marrying exchange automation to appropriate regulation would increase transparency, encourage capital formation and create an incubator for small firms.

According to Denis A. Bovin, Vice Chairman, Investment Banking, Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. and a Department of Defense Boardmember, “June Klein's career has been an iconic example of thought leadership about the future of the financial markets. Her work on managing change, complexity and risk have become essential building blocks to today's financial architecture. Anyone contemplating the future competitive dynamics of the financial markets will find her insights extraordinarily beneficial."

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Growth Spurt Sales Takes 40 Years Experience Online and Transforms It Into a Successful First Year

Growth Spurt Sales Takes 40 Years Experience Online and Transforms It Into a Successful First Year

With 40 years of experience in the agricultural and consulting communities, Wayne Sledge founded GrowthSpurtSales. com a year ago, joining the online business realm. Now as it approaches its one year anniversary, the site is adding new products and a new blog to boot.

Dayton, OR (PRWEB) September 18, 2008

Wayne Sledge has been in the agricultural and consulting business for 40 years. Taking his knowledge and experience, Sledge founded www. GrowthSpurtSales. com, a website that specializes in supplements for organic gardeners.

"I took the products that I was most familiar with and one that had already had organic certification," began Sledge. "Everything is certified for use in organic farming.

"I am extremely interested in soil and plant nutrition, the way that biology interacts with plants and soil nutrients and how the whole system works in order to provide which is healthy and nutritious for people," continued Sledge. "Having said that, if you can increase the quality and nutrition in the food, you will then have healthier people. I'm interested in that that aspect of agriculture."

Sledge's website has been operating for over a year and he's planning on expanding his product line. "There are a number of products that I am aware of that are being used in organic agriculture," said Sledge. "I plan on adding those to my site now that my current products are certified for organic use. As more products become available, I hope to bring those to the website so they can be accessed by the average gardener."

Additionally, GrowthSpurtSales. com has its own, new companion blog in www. OrganicHealthyGardenBlog. com. "The things I'll be putting in the blog are the things that I find that most interesting and hopefully other people will, as well," explained Sledge. "It goes to the interaction between plants, plant nutrients, soil biology and how that whole thing interacts. I also have a place where people can go to find information about how plants and the nutrients related to human health."

As Sledge continues to be active in the agricultural industry and as organic breakthroughs becomes expeditious, there aren't too many webstores like GrowthSpurtSales. com that offer quality products for both average gardeners and seasoned greenthumbs.

About the Company:
GrowthSpurtSales. com is a part of KWS Distributing, LLC. and is owned and operated by Wayne Sledge, a former agricultural consulter.

Contact Information:

Wayne Sledge
Www. GrowthSpurtSales. com
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Insystek Incorporated Announces Reseller Agreement with Blackhawk Technology Consulting

Insystek Incorporated Announces Reseller Agreement with Blackhawk Technology Consulting

INSYSTEK Incorporated announced today that it has entered into a reseller agreement and partnership with Blackhawk Technology Consulting, a premier reseller both the US and Canada with strong competencies within the emerging technology and virtualization fields.

Topeka, KS (PRWEB) January 7, 2008

INSYSTEK Incorporated (www. insystek. com) announced today that it has entered into a reseller agreement and partnership with Blackhawk Technology Consulting, a premier reseller both the US and Canada with strong competencies within the emerging technology and virtualization fields.

Under this agreement, Blackhawk Technology will serve as the premier reseller of the Insystek TotalView product suite to their extensive and growing customer base.. The TotalView product suite provides customers with a single view of management functions across virtual hypervisors including VMware, Xensource and Virtual Iron as well as physical servers. "Visibility, affordability, integration and scalability are the key management challenges that we hear from our customers most often. Although a number of point solution vendors provide some benefit, the TotalView product line has offered our customers an integrated, complete management solution to automate the previously labor intensive challenges and complexities around management of the emerging virtualization platforms. Taming virtual sprawl across multiple hypervisors and offering physical server management capability as an added benefit, Insystek's TotalView suite provides our customers with immediate ROI, "says Ty Schwab, Founder of Blackhawk Technology Consulting. "Through our agreement with Blackhawk and with our extensive backgrounds in the management space, Insystek will lead the way in assisting both physical and virtualization customers solve "real world" problems with integrated, agentless, scalable management solutions. We are excited that our TotalView product line has been providing significant value to our customers thus far," say Alex Turner, CEO and Founder of Insystek.

About Insystek: INSYSTEK® was established in 1999, after a need was determined for a reliable, affordable systems management solution in the IT marketplace. INSYSTEK® was one of the earliest adopters of the CIM schema, and is a driving force behind management innovations in the industry today. INSYSTEK® has grown from initially servicing the local US market to now providing affordable systems management solutions to customers around the world. The mission of INSYSTEK, Inc. is to provide superior scalable enterprise management solutions, enabling customers to manage Virtual and physical infrastructures with a single comprehensive solution.

About Blackhawk Technology Consulting: For more than 20 years, the consultants of Blackhawk Technology Consulting have designed, planned, tested, implemented, deployed, and supported advanced business-computing solutions for numerous small to medium-sized businesses, education, financial, health care, government and enterprises. With this on the job experience and background, it has put the Blackhawk Technology Consultants on the front lines of the technology industry and it has created an extremely valuable pool of knowledge and industry proven best practices and solutions which we can bring to a business IT project.

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