Shanghai Hotel Provides Break For 2010 Expo Travelers

Shanghai Hotel Provides Break For 2010 Expo Travelers

Ticket Packages at this Shanghai Business Hotel Included with Discounted Rate

Shanghai, China (PRWEB) April 14, 2010

Emphasizing a "Better City, Better Life" for all, the upcoming World Expo 2010 Shanghai, China exhibition is set to debut May 1 and run through October 31, 2010 in Shanghai offering visitors the opportunity to experience a pilot example of sustainable and harmonious urban living. Those traveling to China for the event will find discounted hotel packages that include single day admission tickets at the JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square, a magnificent Shanghai city view hotel (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/hotel-deals/shajw-jw-marriott-hotel-shanghai-at-tomorrow-square/).

Marriott hotels have joined with Shanghai to welcome guests from around the world to this global event and have tailored this 15% discount package to provide travelers with lavish amenities from a business hotel. Expo 2010 Shanghai China (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/event-planning/business-meeting/shajw-jw-marriott-hotel-shanghai-at-tomorrow-square/), a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition, is expected to draw over 70 million visitors during its six-month duration and the JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square is ideally located and within walking distance to museums, the Shanghai Grand Theatre and world-class shopping at Nanjing Road. Providing complimentary daily shuttle service to World Expo 2010, Shanghai China (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/hotel-rooms/shajw-jw-marriott-hotel-shanghai-at-tomorrow-square/) hotel accommodations of this caliber are sure to make the event even more spectacular. Covering 5.28 square kilometers and spanning both sides of Huangpu River to include areas in both Pudong and Puxi, the World Expo will feature national pavilions, exhibitions and events as well as world forums and a host of cultural and artistic performances for the expected 200,000 daily visitors.

Guests taking advantage of this advance purchase offer will receive 15 percent off a minimum stay of two nights and a complimentary Expo 2010 Shanghai China single day admission tickets per stay, complimentary public transport card worth 100CNY, and free breakfast. Rates, discounted from the Benchmark rate, start at 1,470 CNY and are valid through August 31, 2010. Rooms may be booked online at http://www. marriott. com/hotels/hotel-deals/shajw-jw-marriott-hotel-shanghai-at-tomorrow-square/ (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/hotel-deals/shajw-jw-marriott-hotel-shanghai-at-tomorrow-square/) by using the promotional code ADP or by calling 1-800-228-9290 for reservations or additional information.*

Accommodations at the JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square include massage showers, luxury bedding ensembles and business-savvy appointments to meet the needs of every traveler. Guests may also enjoy the hotel's indoor and outdoor pools, fully-equipped 24-hour health club and on-site Mandara Spa. Home to "The Highest Library in the World," as decided by the World Guinness Records, the hotel's executive library on the 60th floor has an open air terrace boasting views of the stunning Shanghai skyline. The award-winning JW Marriott Shanghai has recently received a number of awards, including 2010 Condé Nast Traveler - Gold List, 2010 Business Traveler - Best Business Hotel and 2010 National Geographic Traveler - Gold List.

JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai is the Exclusive hotel partner for the UK Programme of Events at Expo 2010. Being the official home of Club UK - a meeting space within the hotel dedicated to the UK Pavilion and its partners and shareholders, the hotel also will host a series of events during Expo to embrace this connection with the UK Pavilion, which includes the Quintessential English Afternoon Tea brought over from the Grosvenor House in London to the hotel's 38th floor Lobby Lounge.

*Offer valid seven days a week 5/1/10 through 10/31/10. Stay must be booked by 3/31/10 with full credit card pre-payment. Payment is not refundable, but authorized to change the booking dates without extra fees. If additional nights, customer will pay the supplement; no refund on less nights. A limited number of rooms are available.

About the JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square
The JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square, rising 60 stories above downtown Puxi, provides breathtaking views of the Shanghai skyline and offers lavish guest rooms and a host of culinary delights in its choice of fine on-site restaurants. This five-star luxury hotel offers exquisite guest rooms and suites featuring 24-hour concierge and room service an executive level and lounge.

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Tucker Sadler Architects Designs "New Urbanism" Environment in Hawaii

Tucker Sadler Architects Designs "New Urbanism" Environment in Hawaii

Tucker Sadler Architects, an award-winning nationwide architecture firm, has been retained by DeBartolo Development to master plan and design the third largest shopping complex in Hawaii named Ka Makana Ali'i.

San Diego (Vocus) May 15, 2009

Tucker Sadler Architects, an award-winning nationwide architecture firm, has been retained by DeBartolo Development to master plan and design the third largest shopping complex in Hawaii named Ka Makana Ali'i.

"Our vision for the property is that of a regional center, providing retail, office, hospitality and entertainment venues in a 'new urbanism' development," Greg Mueller, the CEO of Tucker Sadler, said. "This is an incredible opportunity to help decrease urban sprawl and make Ka Makana Ali'i a lifestyle destination."

Ka Makana Ali'i is a smart growth development aiming to achieve economic growth and provide a unique sense of community and place. The architecture and landscaping of the new lifestyle center will promote healthy living and an inviting, active lifestyle by creating pedestrian-friendly paths and a variety of recreational features and facilities. Ka Makana Ali'i will contribute positively to the environment and utilize the latest in energy and environmentally sensitive design elements.

Ka Makana Ali'i will have distinctive landscaping treatments and signage that display the elegant features of the Ho'okupu throughout the project. The Ho'okupu is an offering that is given with honor, humility and respect in Hawaii. The Ti leaves that cover the Ho'okupu are a symbol of strength and protection and are unwrapped to reveal the special gift within.

"Greg Mueller and his team at Tucker Sadler Architects added creativity, wisdom and great counsel to DeBartolo Development in what we consider a world-class project that will rival any mall being built in the world," said Edward Kobel, the President and COO of DeBartolo Development.

The development will be a mixed-use, open-air shopping center that will include a department store anchor, an entertainment anchor that will most likely include movie theaters and possibly a bowling alley, restaurants, a fitness center, two business hotels with a total of 300 to 500 rooms and 200,000 square feet of office space, along with more than 4,000 surface and underground parking spaces on 67 acres and a link to Honolulu's future rail line providing access to surrounding communities.

"The company expects to break ground on the 1.5 million-square foot project by the end of 2010, and will phase construction through 2013. The project will create an estimated 21,000 construction jobs over more than three years and between 3,000 and 5,000 permanent jobs," said Erin Nellis, the Western Regional Development Officer for DeBartolo Development.

Ka Makana Ali'i is located within the fastest-growing region in West Oahu. The project is supported by Department of Hawaiian Homelands (DHHL), which will help to fund more housing for the islands. Over the next 20 years, projections show there will be more than seven million square feet of commercial space and 65,000 jobs in the Kapolei region.

Widely recognized as the "go-to" firm for urban design, Tucker Sadler Architects are designing projects all over the United States including California, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, and Hawaii. Tucker Sadler has recently completed award-winning design on 44 Monroe, a 34-story high-rise residential tower in Phoenix, Arizona. In San Diego, Tucker Sadler has been retained in collaboration with Manchester Financial Group for the long-awaited redevelopment of the Navy Broadway Complex.

About Tucker Sadler Architects
Founded in 1957, Tucker Sadler Architects has become one of the most successful, full-service design firms in the region. This award-winning firm provides planning, architecture, interior design, and development services for commercial, residential, civic, educational, institutional, recreational, entertainment, religious facilities, and hospitality projects throughout the nation. Tucker Sadler has a strong commitment to sustainable design as it is an integral part of its design philosophy. Focused on the collaboration of designers, innovators and seasoned building professionals, Tucker Sadler assures full principal commitment to every project, ensuring design excellence and execution of efficient documentation. For more information about Tucker Sadler Architects, please visit www. tuckersadler. com.

Public Relations Contact:
Kimberly Monday
(619) 813-6019
Kmonday (at) mondayassociates (dot) com

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LaVoie Group Adds Carey Pilato As Vice President Based In New York

LaVoie Group Adds Carey Pilato As Vice President Based In New York

Healthcare Public Relations Pro to Spearhead the Agency's Growing Pharmaceutical Business

Salem, MA/New York, NY (PRWEB) June 18, 2010

LaVoie Group, a leader in life sciences and pharmaceutical communications, today announced the appointment of Carey Pilato as Vice President of Public Relations. Mr. Pilato will be based in New York, NY and will lead one of agency's major pharmaceutical accounts.

Donna L. LaVoie, President and Chief Executive Officer of LaVoie Group, commented, "Carey brings an impressive and diverse healthcare public relations background to LaVoie Group and to this account; he is the ideal person for this important role. With New York as his home base, this placement allows us to provide personalized services to this key market."

Mr. Pilato brings nearly 20 years of experience working with multiple public relations, advertising and medical education companies to LaVoie Group. His extensive background includes work in public affairs, global communications, branding strategy, marketing, and planning for leading healthcare, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and medical device clients. He has experience working with a variety of companies such as AstraZeneca, sanofi-aventis, ConvaTec, Amersham Health, Sanofi-Pasteur, Becton, Dickinson & Company, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Novartis, and healthcare nonprofits such as the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Lung Association. Mr. Pilato also has significant experience directing communications initiatives and public affairs in government, having worked for three different Members of Congress.

At LaVoie Group, Carey will operate within a multinational commercialization team engaged in the launch of a potentially market-changing therapeutic within the rare disease space. On this team, Carey will lead public relations, corporate communications, and be integral to program management as this product moves towards launch. Working out of midtown Manhattan, Mr. Pilato will be uniquely positioned to provide senior level strategic counsel and implementation to LaVoie Group's New York-based key clients.

Carey Pilato, Vice President, Public Relations of LaVoie Group, commented, "I am thrilled to be joining the LaVoie Group at this exciting phase in the agency's growth. I am looking forward to capitalizing on the opportunity to work out of New York and interface directly with the agency's major clients."

About LaVoie Group
LaVoie Group partners with leading life sciences brands to build their companies, attract capital, and reach key stakeholders through integrated communications programs. We provide senior-level counsel to our clients, create visibility, and develop strategies and implementation tactics for corporate and/or product programs on a global scale.

Our clients range from privately held start-ups to industry leaders in life sciences such as Pfizer Inc., sanofi-aventis, Alphatec Spine, Invida Group, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Rockwell Medical, Agile Therapeutics and Cardioxyl Pharmaceuticals. LaVoie Group is ranked by O'Dwyer's PR Report as one of the leading independent healthcare PR firms in the U. S. and has been honored by the LACP as "Boutique Agency of the Year" in both 2008 and 2009. For more information, please visit http://www. lavoiegroup. com.

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Red Hook Native Returns from AZ with Gift for NY’s Companion Animals

Red Hook Native Returns from AZ with Gift for NY’s Companion Animals

After 13 years In sunny Arizona, Red Hook, NY native returns with special products to help pets live happy, healthy lives.

Kingston, NY (PRWEB) November 29, 2005

Bobbi Jo Swartz, a native of Red Hook, NY left when she was 19 and spent thirteen years in Arizona working towards a career in pet health and marketing. She returned officially in October 2005 and is currently in the process of moving her pet health supplement company to a warehouse in Kingston, NY.

Ms. Swartz spent more than half her time in Arizona being a foster parent to abandoned, neglected and abused cats and dogs. She spent the other half working in marketing and product development. It was at that time that Ms. Swartz began her career in natural remedies for pets. She continued to work with veterinarians and other natural supplement experts to develop a line of products for her company By Vets Only, Inc. The company works strategically with veterinarians and other medical professionals to research herbs and formulations which can benefit a pet’s health and well being, naturally.

The company By Vets Only, Inc is a primarily online company dedicated to offering the highest quality holistic supplements. Her products include an anti-inflammatory “Petaprin” to help dogs and cats who suffer from arthritis, hip dysplasia and other inflammatory joint conditions. Her company has also developed a “doggy calmer” PetaCalm, a “doggy deodorant” PetaMint, and several other holistic products which have not yet been released.

“I am most excited about sharing our best seller Petaprin with the residents of the Hudson Valley….since it works so well on relieving inflammation associated with joint pain…when cold weather hits this products brings much needed comfort to pets suffering from arthritis” states Swartz.

The company has also continued Ms. Swartz’s philanthropic commitment to rescued animals. Dedicated to helping shelters and rescues fund their efforts to save unwanted pets, she launched an online “Rescues/Shelter Partner Program” in 2004 which offers shelters and rescues the ability to earn donations monthly by featuring her products on their website. She gives back 25% of the order to the rescue in the form of a check each month. By Vets Only. com current partners with more than 100 of the nation’s leading shelters and rescues and has a strategic relationship with Pets911.com, the nation’s leader in pet rescue, relocation and adoption.

Because of the uniqueness of her products and story, By Vets Only, Inc has been a sought after feature on many news programs in AZ and CA. By Vets Only, Inc plans to warehouse its products in Kingston, NY and continue its online efforts to help animals and rescue organizations in NY and throughout the U. S.

Ms. Swartz graduated from Stissing Mtn Junior, Sr High School in 1992 and lives in Germantown, NY with her 5 dogs and 4 cats. She and her partner just added two adopted baby chickens to the family in November.

Ms. Swartz is available for interviews by calling 914-406-0441 or by emailing byvetsonly@msn. com. By Vets Only website is located at www. byvetsonly. com.

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MRS. RENFROÂ’S INTRODUCES GARLIC SALSA TO GOURMET LINE

MRS. RENFROÂ’S INTRODUCES GARLIC SALSA TO GOURMET LINE

Renfro Foods adds Garlic Salsa to its line of gourmet salsas

FORT WORTH, TEXAS (PRWEB) July 20, 2001

Made with both fresh and roasted garlic, the new product was unveiled recently at the Specialty Food Distributors & Manufacturers Association annual exposition in Palm Springs, Calif. as well as at the National Association of Specialty Food TradeÂ’s Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, to rave reviews.

“This product is already a resounding hit,” said Doug Renfro, president of Renfro Foods. “Garlic is much in demand these days as a flavorful, healthy way to enhance meals, and this product can be used as either a dipping sauce or a marinade.”

For health conscious consumers, not only is salsa a fat-free food, there are also many benefits associated with taking garlic – lowering cholesterol, zapping bacteria and keeping a healthy heart, among others.

And cooking with salsa has never been easier. Mrs. RenfroÂ’s Garlic Salsa comes with a handy recipe for Garlic Chicken Pasta right on the label.

Renfro Foods, founded in 1940, is a third generation family-run business celebrating its 61st year. RenfroÂ’s manufactures a variety of salsas, sauces and relishes, including 26 Mrs. RenfroÂ’s products distributed through supermarkets, gourmet food stores and gift shops in 45 U. S. states, Canada and Denmark.

ID USB Devise Ushers the Medical Bracelet into the 21st Century

ID USB Devise Ushers the Medical Bracelet into the 21st Century

Life saving medical storage device offers critical information to 1st responders in a flash.

Sandy, UT (Vocus) February 5, 2008 -–

In an effort to provide first responders with personal medical information, especially during emergencies when treatment errors often occur, the iD Personal Electronic Identification Device picks up where the medical ID bracelet left off --- but with a digital twist. iD is a USB flash drive that gives doctors, EMS responders and health-care professionals access to a person’s critical, potentially life-saving medical information at an accident scene or in any emergency situation.

Medical professionals rely on patient background information in order to provide care and to administer appropriate medications, but many emergency situations make immediate identification impossible. As a result, nearly 200,000 people die each year from medical errors in the US alone, and most are the result of missing or inaccurate medical information. Access to reliable and timely information is a very real consideration and often critical for patient treatment success, especially for people with sensitive medical conditions like diabetes, rare blood types or medication allergies. Most importantly, iD allows owners to convey pertinent medical and legal information even when they are unconscious or unable to respond!

On the iD flash drive is a self launching and easy to read computer program that holds personal identification including a photograph, emergency contacts, and medical and insurance information about its owner including medications and allergies. It is also capable of storing vital medical records such as Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) and Living Will documents. iD does not require any special software or “readers” and features an auto-run program that loads the information for immediate display when the iD drive is inserted into a computer’s USB port. The information can be read by any standard-issue Police, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Fire Rescue Service laptop computer.

Developed by a computer specialist in cooperation with local fire, Rescue and EMT authorities in Sandy, Utah, iD has been embraced by these agencies who deal with identification issues every day. “There are a lot of situations when time lost because we cannot identify a person results in brain damage or damage to vital organs,” says Rick Howard, Sandy city Fire Dept. Medical Officer. “Just having their information immediately accessible and not having to waste critical time is vital if we are to respond with the proper level of care. The information carried on iD can save time critical to saving lives.”

ID is small enough to be attached to an adult’s key ring, a child’s backpack, an Alzheimer’s patient’s article of clothing, or tied into a toddler’s shoelace. iD does not require internet access, does not store sensitive medical records on a server, does not carry sensitive information like Social Security, driver’s license or credit card numbers, and does not require a monthly subscription fee. iD features overwrite password protection, and can be easily updated to reflect medical profile changes. iD is available for $24.99 (+S&H) exclusively online at http://www. identificationdevices. net (http://www. identificationdevices. net).

Identification Devices, LLC is a Sandy, Utah company dedicated to the development of innovative personal identification products.

Media contact: Bill Schlueter at LaunchPad PR (310)397-4321

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Axxel Knutson of TradingWeapon. com initiates coverage of Trex Corp with a "Strong Buy" rating

Axxel Knutson of TradingWeapon. com initiates coverage of Trex Corp with a "Strong Buy" rating

Wood decking may be on the way out. Why? Because of harmful chemicals used to preserve wood and the hassle of maintenance. Wood accounts for 95% of current decking in the USA. Composite materials, the type manufactured by Trex for decks could have a long and healthy run at a massive market, so says Axxel Knutson, Chief Investment Officer at TradingWeapon. com.

(PRWEB) August 22, 2002

August 20, 2002: [Warren, New Jersey] Axxel Knutson, President & Chief Investment Officer [CIO] of TradingWeapon. com in Warren, New Jersey, an OSJ* office of First Allied Securities Inc., an NASD/SIPC member, today initiated coverage of Trex Corporation [TWP-28.56] with a "Strong Buy" rating.  According to Knutson, "As the leading manufacturer of composite wood decking, we believe that Trex will dominate the space with its already sizeable lead in the marketplace. Additionally, governmental restrictions on the use of certain chemicals now used in traditional wood decking will further lead homeowners to choose composite materials over wood for both new decking and replacement. Mr. Knutson states "Â… that Trex can be a very important portfolio holding for growth oriented portfolios especially when one considers that wood is the primary material in 95% of decks today and that composite materials, although more expensive than wood rarely needs any maintenance." In the interest of full disclosure, Mr. Knutson does hold a position in the stock of the company and has for a number of months." TradingWeapon. com is located at 197 Mountainview Road, Warren, New Jersey 07059 TEL: 908-647-5750.

MD-IT Expands into Oregon

MD-IT Expands into Oregon

MD-IT, a provider of medical transcription services and software to physician offices and ambulatory clinics, announced today that it has merged with City Word Processing, Inc., a transcription company serving the Eugene, Oregon area for over 27 years.

Boulder, CO (PRWEB) August 3, 2007

MD-IT, a provider of medical transcription services and software to physician offices and ambulatory clinics, announced today that it has merged with City Word Processing, Inc., a transcription company serving the Eugene, Oregon area for over 27 years. The company's owner will remain with MD-IT as managing director of its Eugene office.

"I was looking for a solution that would enable us to compete with the bigger services moving into our area and the changing technologies," stated Cyndi Henke, president of City Word Processing. "I found a win-win solution with MD-IT. We can now offer a whole new level of products to help our clients improve their medical documentation work flow while at the same time providing the level of personal service they have come to expect over the years. We are positioning ourselves to be an integral part of the EMR process for our clients."

"We are delighted to welcome Cyndi and her staff to the MD-IT team, and look forward to introducing our innovative Intelligent Transcription services and technology products to our new Oregon customers," said Thomas Carson, president and CEO of MD IT. "Eugene is rapidly becoming a major regional center for delivery of health care services. We are excited to become part of this thriving community."

MD-IT specializes in applying new technologies to simplify the task of documenting patient visits to health care providers, which today is still predominantly a paper-based record system. The company's web-based document platform makes it easy for health care providers to create digital records of each patient visit using the tool that best suits their documentation style, from traditional telephone dictation to speech recognition.

About MD-IT
MD-IT provides Intelligent Transcription services and software to 2,700 physicians and clinicians in 400 medical practices, clinics and hospitals throughout the United States. The company combines the benefits of local office ownership with the resources of a national company to offer personalized service supported by leading technology. The privately held company is located in Boulder, CO, with regional offices in Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon and Texas. Additional information can be found at www. md-it. com.

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New Study Details Key to Successful Product Commercialization in Medicine

New Study Details Key to Successful Product Commercialization in Medicine

Success in the biomedical markets takes a lot more than a good idea or a breakthrough technology, according to a new study released today by Kalorama Information. Commercializing products in todayÂ’s complex medical markets requires years of strategic planning and market preparation, reaching back to the earliest stages of research and development.

(PRWEB) August 1, 2003

New York (PRWEB) August 1, 2003 — Success in the biomedical markets takes a lot more than a good idea or a breakthrough technology, according to a new study released today by Kalorama Information. Commercializing products in today’s complex medical markets requires years of strategic planning and market preparation, reaching back to the earliest stages of research and development.

To research and assemble the new study, Successful Commercialization Strategies for New Healthcare Products and Technologies, Kalorama Information reviewed successful and unsuccessful marketing plans from the industry, and integrated the lessons learned with secondary literature, including academic marketing texts and industry-specific market research reports and guides.

The resulting Six Strength Model that the report outlines is articulated in theory and in case studies by an analyst with more than 30 years in biomedical marketing, strategic consulting, and product development.

"A chief incentive for launching this study was that for the foreseeable future, marketing drugs, devices, and diagnostics is becoming as complicated as making them in the first place," notes Steven Heffner, Acquisitions Editor for Kalorama Information. "By codifying the Six Strength Model, we feel that we have put together a roadmap that will help small and mid-sized firms navigate through the development process to successful launch."

In addition to a point-by-point discussion of each of the "Six Strengths" with a multitude of examples, the report provides in-depth case studies of product development and commercialization efforts in the diagnostic, medical device, and pharmaceutical fields.

About Kalorama Information

Kalorama Information, an imprint of MarketResearch. com, supplies the latest in independent market research for the life sciences. For more information, contact Steven Heffner at 212-807-2634 or sheffner@kaloramainformation. com, or visit www. KaloramaInformation. com.

About MarketResearch. com

MarketResearch. com is the leading provider of global market intelligence products and services. With over 50,000 research publications from 350 research publishers, we offer instant online access to the worldÂ’s most extensive database of expert insights on global industries. Updated daily.

For more information, contact Matt Seward at 301-468-3650 x205 or mseward@marketresearch. com or visit www. MarketResearch. com.

I-SecurityCameras. com Explains the Demand for Wholesale Security Cameras

I-SecurityCameras. com Explains the Demand for Wholesale Security Cameras

According to i-SecurityCameras. com, there are many companies that offer wholesale security cameras and surveillance systems.

(PRWEB) November 10, 2005

According to i-SecurityCameras. com, there are many companies that offer wholesale security cameras and surveillance systems. For the most part, their customers are businesses large and small who have a security need beyond the single household system. Since businesses purchase a lot of items wholesale, there are companies that offer the hardware necessary at wholesale prices. In addition to the hardware required for a state of the art security system, there are costs involved in the installation, training and maintenance for those systems.

As i-SecurityCameras. com explains, more complex systems create higher ancillary costs. The companies that provide the hardware at wholesale prices are usually the same ones that charge a healthy fee to install the system, train the in house personnel who will be responsible for running it and are the choice to call for maintenance when something breaks down. Furthermore, there are constant updates to any system due to the ever-changing technology of the industry. With new, improved devices coming onto the market at all times and with new and more clever thieves, terrorists and other nefarious people around, there is a constant demand for the latest state of the art equipment.

Quite often, the public will be able to find home systems at close to wholesale prices. When technology improves, many items are discontinued and will be sold at deeply discounted prices. When this happens, the sharp shopper will be able to take advantage of the savings and buy a system at wholesale prices.

Security cameras and surveillance systems that function properly and do the job for which they were intended will always be in demand and at wholesale prices that demand will be even higher. With each new heinous terrorist act or wave of robberies, the demand for security systems always rises sharply.

About i-securitycameras. com

Security Cameras provides detailed information about home, wireless, hidden, fake, and wholesale security cameras, as well as outdoor, remote, business, and other security camera systems. For more information go to http://www. i-securitycameras. com (http://www. i-securitycameras. com) and/or visit its sister site at http://www. i-metaldetectors. com (http://www. i-metaldetectors. com) for related information.

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Pro Mujer Launches New Website

Pro Mujer Launches New Website

Pro Mujer, a women's development and microfinance organization operating in Latin America, today announced the launch of its new website at www. promujer. org.

New York, NY (PRWEB) August 16, 2007

Pro Mujer, a women's development and microfinance organization operating in Latin America, today announced the launch of its new website at www. promujer. org

The website, in English and Spanish, highlights the innovative work of Pro Mujer in Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico, Nicaragua and Peru.

"We hope the new website will provide up to date information about the network in a more accessible form," said Lynne R. Patterson, co-founder and director of Pro Mujer.

The new website provides an overview of Pro Mujer's history and services, including loans and access to savings accounts, business trainings, healthcare, and workshops on health, domestic violence, women's rights, and other topics. The website also features downloadable newsletters and a "Media Center," where visitors can access articles, press releases, information packets and videos about Pro Mujer and its clients.

Other features include profiles of Pro Mujer's microfinance institutions, client stories, information on upcoming events, and suggestions on how to get more involved with Pro Mujer.

In addition, a "Reports and Publications" section contains studies, annual reports and other publications highlighting the work of Pro Mujer, a glossary of microfinance terms, and a page with answers to frequently asked questions about microfinance and Pro Mujer.

About Pro Mujer
Pro Mujer is an international microfinance and women's development organization that offers financial services, business training and healthcare to poor women in Latin America, helping them to achieve economic security and improved health.

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

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

NASDAQ OMX Commodities Signs Up for Rapid Ratings International’s Counterparty Risk Management Service

NASDAQ OMX Commodities Signs Up for Rapid Ratings International’s Counterparty Risk Management Service

Rapid Ratings’ Proprietary Quantitative Methodology Provides Early, Unbiased Indications of Counterparty Financial Health

New York (PRWEB) November 16, 2010

Rapid Ratings™ International Inc. announced today that NASDAQ OMX Commodities Clearing Company, a Chicago-based, wholly owned subsidiary of The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) and part of the NASDAQ OMX Commodities offering, has subscribed to Rapid Ratings’ suite of products for measuring counterparty risk exposures.

NASDAQ OMX Commodities Clearing Company will use Rapid Ratings’ Financial Health Ratings (FHRs™) to evaluate and manage the risks associated with both public and private company counterparties. The NASDAQ OMX Commodities Clearing Company’s offering is designed for banks, brokers, hedge funds and other financial institutions, as well as utilities, power and natural gas suppliers, and marketers.

“Rapid Ratings is extremely pleased to be working with NASDAQ OMX Commodities Clearing Company,” said James H. Gellert, Chairman and CEO of Rapid Ratings. “Having the integration of our unique and value added FHRs validated by a team as highly regarded as NASDAQ OMX Commodities Clearing Company further enhances our growing reputation as the best alternative to existing rating agencies and credit scoring tools.”

"Rapid Ratings’ tools provide us with unique insight into counterparties’ financial health risks” said Steve Sladoje, Senior Managing Director of NASDAQ OMX Commodities Clearing Company. "We believe the FHR is a powerful tool and is broadly applicable to entities across multiple industries and geographies; it suits our business well.”

About Rapid Ratings International
Rapid Ratings International, based in New York City, is an independent rating and analytics firm that provides ratings of thousands of companies’ financial health for investment and risk management professionals, using a unique, proprietary quantitative ratings system. Rapid Ratings’ Financial Health Ratings™ (FHRs™) measure a company’s overall ability to remain competitive into the future and provide early, actionable information so that users can evaluate credit risk more accurately, as well as make more well-informed investment and trading decisions. Rapid Ratings’ customers include corporations, as well as sell-side and buy-side financial institutions. More information on Rapid Ratings can be found at http://www. rapidratings. com.

Rapid Ratings International 
86 Chambers Street, Suite 701 
New York, NY 10007 
646-233-4600
Information@rapidratings. com

About NASDAQ OMX Commodities
NASDAQ OMX Commodities is the brand name for the NASDAQ OMX Group’s worldwide suite of commodity related products and services. The NASDAQ OMX Commodities offerings include power, natural gas and carbon emission markets and clearing services. NASDAQ OMX Commodities is a trademark of the NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.

NASDAQ OMX Commodities Europe is a secondary name of NASDAQ OMX Oslo ASA, and is authorized as a commodity derivatives exchange by the Norwegian Ministry of Finance and supervised by the Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority.

The clearing house, NASDAQ OMX Stockholm AB, is authorized and supervised as a multi-asset clearinghouse by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority in Sweden as well as authorized to conduct clearing operation in Norway by the Norwegian Ministry of Finance.

NASDAQ OMX Commodities Clearing Company is the US clearing entity. For more information about NASDAQ OMX Commodities Clearing Company visit http://www. nasdaqomxclear. com

For more information visit http://www. nasdaqomx. com/commodities

About NASDAQ OMX
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. is the world's largest exchange company. It delivers trading, exchange technology and public company services across six continents, with approximately 3,600 listed companies. NASDAQ OMX offers multiple capital raising solutions to companies around the globe, including its U. S. listings market, NASDAQ OMX Nordic, NASDAQ OMX Baltic, NASDAQ OMX First North, and the U. S. 144A sector. The company offers trading across multiple asset classes including equities, derivatives, debt, commodities, structured products and exchange-traded funds. NASDAQ OMX technology supports the operations of over 70 exchanges, clearing organizations and central securities depositories in more than 50 countries. NASDAQ OMX Nordic and NASDAQ OMX Baltic are not legal entities but describe the common offering from NASDAQ OMX exchanges in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Iceland, Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius. For more information about NASDAQ OMX, visit http://www. nasdaqomx. com.

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Software Company and Immersion Schools Team Up to Promote Spanish Language Learning in Costa Rica

Software Company and Immersion Schools Team Up to Promote Spanish Language Learning in Costa Rica

Recognizing the growing demand for English Spanish bilingualism a group of companies in Costa Rica team up to help people learn Spanish via immersion schools and English Spanish translation software.

(PRWEB) August 18, 2005

San Jose, Costa Rica (PRWEB) August 18, 2005 – SEER Education Corporation, a local education software company, and four progressive local Spanish immersion schools have teamed up to promote Spanish language learning and English Spanish bilingualism in Costa Rica in hopes of generating more economic benefit for the country. During the past twenty five years, Costa Rica has been increasingly transformed into a Spanish as a second language teaching center for tourists. SEER develops educational software products that assist people in developing English Spanish bilingualism, helping native English speakers learn Spanish, and native Spanish speakers learn English. Four leading local Spanish immersion schools; Academia Tica, COSI, CRLA and Universal de Idiomas are promoting the SEER products to their students at discounted prices in hopes that it will encourage students to continue their Spanish studies when they return home and hopefully come back to Costa Rica in the future with friends and colleagues for more advance language studies.

According to Madison Cloutier, president of SEER Education Corporation and a high tech entrepreneurial who was also involved in the travel industry for over 20 years said, "This teaming up of local Spanish immersion schools and a software company is indicative of the potential future for Costa Rica. Tourism is already a large industry segment in Costa Rica, the technology industry in Costa Rica is an up and coming segment, and English Spanish bilingualism is becoming more important through out the America's. Costa Rica is really at the nexus of this intersection: tourism, technology and second language education, and has the opportunity to leverage it for economic benefit."

Ana Mercedes Rodríguez, director of Academia Tica, agrees and recently addressed travel industry executives at the annual Expo Tour here in Costa Rica regarding the growth of "Linguistic Tourism" and its economic benefit for Costa Rica. According to Ana, "During the past twenty five years, Costa Rica has been increasingly transformed into a Spanish as a second language teaching center for tourists, thanks to the favorable conditions here, such as the absence of an army, the balance of its social structure, political stability and a good transportation, telecommunications and health system. Other relevant factors include the quality of the Spanish spoken here and the country’s efforts in the educational field that has resulted in a large group of teachers who fulfill the highest standards of the teaching profession. Also visitors feel that they are in a continuous and holistic learning experience thanks to support from friendly host families and the communities. We believe in the advantages of using new technologies such as SEER to teach Spanish as a second language and that in the future this will help differentiate us from immersion schools in other parts of the world."

Madison believes that teaming up with Spanish immersion schools makes a lot of sense for his company. The SEER (Spanish English Education Resources) product is a comprehensive reference resource that provides great benefit to native English speakers who already have some basic understanding of the Spanish language. SEER includes the worldÂ’s most comprehensive English Spanish digital dictionary including synonyms, verb conjugations and idiomatic expressions, and the worldÂ’s only Interactive Computer Aided Translator (ICAT). People who are attending a Spanish immersion school receive the basic language skills and understanding needed to receive real value from the SEER product and by using SEER can continue the learning process for the rest of their life. Madison says, "It is a win, win, win situation for the students, immersion schools, and his company."

Julio Salas, owner of Universal de Idiomas, also sees the future of using more technology in language learning saying, "Technology provides our students an excellent tool through which to expose our students to the language being learned. It provides them with the opportunity of having at their fingertips a powerful tool to practice what is being learned each day in the classrooms. Our students who have used these technological innovations beyond the classroom setting have by far enhanced their command of the language (and in a shorter time) as compared to those that didn't. SEER products enable our students to practice comprehensively and at their own pace the four learning skills of language learning: speaking, reading, writing and listening."

According to Ronald Rivera, Spanish Curriculum Director at COSI (Costa Rica Spanish Institute), "We have looked at a lot of language learning software in the past and we have found SEER unique because we consider that this software it is very useful tool in order to complement the Spanish learning as well as English. According to our teacher commentaries, this kind of software really helps our students improve their language skills."

For more information regarding the companies mentioned:

Academia Tica – www. academiatica. com

COSI – www. cosi. co. cr

CRLA – www. learn-spanish. com

SEER Education Corporation – www. seeredu. com

Universal de Idiomas – www. universal-edu. com

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Astronauts Test Use of Nutritional Supplements in Space

Astronauts Test Use of Nutritional Supplements in Space

Astronauts use and test two nutritional supplements during latest Space Shuttle missions based on joint research of AmeriSciences and NASA/JSC

Houston, TX (PRWEB) August 17, 2009

After nearly four years of joint research of Houston-based AmeriSciences and NASA / Johnson Space Center (JSC), a senior NASA medical officer has confirmed that two of the resulting nutritional supplement formulas were used and tested in space by the astronauts of mission STS-125 of May 11, 2009 and the mission STS-127 of July 15, 2009 and are now in use and testing aboard the International Space Station.

This marks a milestone in the advancement of a project between AmeriSciences and NASA/JSC to develop nutritional supplements for the astronauts to meet the needs of long-duration spaceflight as well as conditioning here on Earth. Commenced through a Space Act Agreement between AmeriSciences and NASA/JSC back in the fall of 2005, this joint research effort has now progressed to in-flight testing as well as clinical ground studies to determine safety and effectiveness of the resulting formulations.

"NASA/JSC has always had to push forward with new technologies to meet the extreme conditions of outer space... nutritional supplementation is another one of those areas of technology in which NASA can make a significant contribution to society as a whole while promoting the health of the participants in their space program," comments Lou Gallardo, Chairman of AmeriSciences. "We are proud to be working closely with NASA/JSC on this project and combining all of our expertise to create the best products possible for the astronauts."

The years of preparation and research by experts from both AmeriSciences and NASA has led to the use and testing of antioxidant and multivitamin formulations aboard the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. The commencement of use and testing of these formulas on Space Shuttle mission STS-125 was important to said research as this mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope presented extra physiological challenges. Prolonged Extra-Vehicular Activities (EVAs or "spacewalks") and the high-orbit location of the telescope exposed the astronauts to an increased risk of higher levels of radiation and other medical concerns.

"This is just the first step towards preparing for the rigors of long-duration space flight on the human body," explains Gallardo, "the good news is that the results from this research can impact everyone's health here on Earth."

AmeriSciences currently markets versions of the two formulas used on these missions. They are marketed as AmeriSciences Omega Max (an Omega 3 fatty acid supplement) and AmeriSciences Premium Multivitamin.

For more information on AmeriSciences' Omega Max and Premium Multivitamin, please visit www. amerisciences. com]. For general information about Space Shuttle missions STS-125 and STS-127, please visit www. nasa. gov].

AmeriSciences, LP is a privately held company headquartered in Houston, Texas specializing in premium quality nutritional products. AmeriSciences' current domestic and international products are built on the philosophy of exceeding industry standards in quality, safety and effectiveness. AmeriSciences provides products in the areas of men's health, women's health, weight management, sports performance and preventative nutrition.

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Ovation Award for HR Excellence Call for Nominations

Ovation Award for HR Excellence Call for Nominations

Call for nominations for innovative HR best practices in the Triangle and Triad of NC for annual award honoring HR Excellence in workplaces.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) August 3, 2007

CAI and partner Business Leader, announced today the Call for Nominations for the second annual 2008 Ovation Awards for HR Excellence. The award honors exceptional workplaces that have implemented innovative human resource and people practices to positively impact business results. Nominations are being accepted online through October 15, 2007.

The Ovation Awards will be presented at a gala awards ceremony, the anchor event of the CAI HR Management Conference, a two-day conference on human resource best practices in Raleigh, North Carolina from February 4-5, 2008.

The 2007 Ovation Award winners included PPD, Inc., Novozymes North America and CIIT Centers for Health Research/The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences.

Ovation Award Winners
Ovation Award winners receive the following:
 Winning company profile and program feature in a special color insert of Business Leader magazine  One complimentary registration to the CAI HR Management Conference  Recognition at the CAI HR Management Conference  Opportunity to present at the CAI HR Management Conference  An etched award recognizing the accomplishment

Ovation Award Criteria and Nomination Forms
Nominations will be accepted through October 15, 2007. An online nomination form is currently available at www. capital. org/ovation (http://www. capital. org/ovation). Nominations and awards are divided by company size, based on number of employees. There is no application fee for nominations.
Nominees are accepted from the 65 counties CAI serves including the Triangle, Triad and Eastern counties of North Carolina. Nominations are encouraged from executives and human resource practitioners, managers and executives in all public and private companies.
More information on the Ovation Award for HR Excellence (http://www. capital. org/ovation)

About CAI:
CAI, Capital Associated Industries, is a non-profit employers' association serving the greater Research Triangle, Piedmont Triad, and 65 eastern counties of North Carolina. With offices in Raleigh and Greensboro, CAI provides over 1,200 member companies with executive, management and human resources information and services, including day-to-day telephone guidance, advice and training. More information on CAI membership, solutions or services is available at www. capital. org or 919-878-9222.

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Lorman Education Services Presents “Minimizing Risks Of Indoor Environmental Litigation” Teleconference on February 14, 2006

Lorman Education Services Presents “Minimizing Risks Of Indoor Environmental Litigation” Teleconference on February 14, 2006

This “Minimizing Risks Of Indoor Environmental Litigation” Teleconference’s intent is to identify risks and risk avoidance techniques once indoor health complaints arise.

Eau Claire, WI (PRWEB) January 13, 2006 -–

This discussion is intended for those along the risk chain in indoor environmental litigation. The intent is to identify risks and risk avoidance techniques once indoor health complaints arise. During this seminar, attendees with learn, how to identify the severity of the risk, how to triage and whom to call when and for what, the critical role of effective risk communication with occupants and key principles for both preventing claims and defending those which arise.

Ronald E. Gots, M. D.Ph. D., is the CEO of the International Center for Toxicology and Medicine, and the chief science officer of Building Health Sciences. He has spent much of his professional career dealing with environmental risk assessment and management, and consulting in litigation. He has authored 90 professional publications and 13 books or book chapters. He co-edited and wrote several chapters in Keeping Buildings Healthy. Dr. Gots has dealt with hundreds of indoor environmental matters involving assisted living facilities, schools, municipal buildings including courthouses, apartment buildings, commercial buildings, hotels, homes and condominiums. He and his colleagues have been involved in over 100 matters at all stages ranging from early investigation of problems in which litigation never arose through courtroom testimony. Many of those matters involved dozens to hundreds of occupants or litigants. Dr. Gots will share his lessons learned—what works and what does not—to provide those involved with these matters a clear roadmap for action.

This Teleconference is designed for engineers, architects, contractors, subcontractors, project managers, property owners and managers, real estate professionals, safety directors, facilities managers, insurance professionals, environmental professionals and attorneys. PMI, AIA and ENG types of Continuing Education Credits can be earned with participation in this teleconference.

To register for this event please click http://www. lorman. com/info/363415 (http://www. lorman. com/info/363415) or please call 866-352-9539 to speak with a Lorman Education customer service representative. Reference number for this event is 18189.

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The Doug Flutie, Jr. Award Goes to Antioch New England’s Shelley Viles

The Doug Flutie, Jr. Award Goes to Antioch New England’s Shelley Viles

The Doug Flutie, Jr. Award for excellence, commitment, and dedication in the autism spectrum disorders (ASD) goes to Antioch University New England’s Shelley Viles on April 7. The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism presents the award annually. Viles is the founding director of Antioch University New England’s Autism Spectrum Disorders Training (Certificate) Program.

Keene, NH (Vocus) April 14, 2009

To honor her commitment and dedication to the autism spectrum disorders (ASD) field, Antioch University New England’sShelley Viles, was presented with the Doug Flutie, Jr. Award on April 7. Shelley, a parent of a teen with Asperger's Syndrome, is the founding director of the Autism Spectrum Disorders training (http://www. antiochne. edu/ap/asd/default. cfm? ref=nav) (Certificate)Program at Antioch New England. Laurie Flutie, co-founder of the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, announced the award at the Children Making Strides 2009 Autism Update Conference this week.

“We are honored to present our annual Doug Flutie, Jr. Award to Shelley,” noted Lisa Borges, executive director of the foundation. “Shelley is passionate, dedicated, and we hope she continues to inspire others through her wonderful work in the autism community.” The Flutie Foundation presents the award yearly to a person who has shown great commitment and dedication to raising awareness of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), or who has made a significant impact in the lives of individuals with autism.

According to Katherine Clarke, professor and chair of ANE’s Department of Applied Psychology, Shelley's great strength is to bring together leaders with diverse approaches to working with people on the autism spectrum, with professionals who are hungry to learn. “Her leadership in growing the number of well-trained teachers, counselors, and other therapists in New England has transformed the landscape for people in need of these essential services,” said Katherine.

About the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inc.
The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inc. was established in 1998 by Doug Flutie and his wife, Laurie, in honor of their seventeen-year-old son, Doug, Jr. who was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. The foundation provides support for financially disadvantaged families who need assistance in caring for their children with autism through educational services and equipment. The foundation also funds research and education into the causes and consequences of childhood autism and serves as a communications center for new programs and services developed for children with autism (http://www. antiochne. edu/ap/asd/default. cfm? ref=nav). The Doug Flutie, Jr. Award is presented each year at the foundation’s Autism Update Conference to honor excellence, commitment, and dedication in the ASD field. The award recipient can be a parent, teacher, advocate, individual with autism spectrum disorder or anyone else who has made a significant difference in the autism community.

About Shelley Viles
Shelley came to the field of autism spectrum disorders (http://www. antiochne. edu/ap/asd/default. cfm? ref=nav) as a parent who experienced first-hand the struggles to obtain a correct diagnosis and treatment for her child. In 2005, Shelley founded the Autism Spectrum Disorders Training (http://www. antiochne. edu/ap/asd/default. cfm? ref=nav) (Certificate) Program at Antioch University New England where she now serves as director.

At Antioch New England, Shelley is now working to develop a certificate program in Applied Behavior Analysis (http://www. antiochne. edu/ap/asd/default. cfm? ref=nav). Pending approval, this new program will launch in the summer of 2010. The Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate Program will meet the educational requirements for graduates to become a Board Certified Behavior Analysts.

An active volunteer in the ASD community, Shelley serves on the board of directors for the Asperger's Association of New England and is the New Hampshire chapter director. In addition she serves on the New Hampshire Autism Council Subcommittee on Education. In the past, she has been a parent support group leader, a volunteer advocate, and a founding member of the Summer Camp Inclusion Project, which increased recreational opportunities for children with disabilities. She has organized numerous conferences and training workshops on ASD topics for both the New Hampshire Chapter of the Asperger's Association of New England and for Antioch New England, her employer since 1991.

She lives in Keene, New Hampshire with her husband Paul and two children, Sarah and Paul.

About Antioch New England’s Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate Program
Through the twelve credit Autism Spectrum Disorders Training (http://www. antiochne. edu/ap/asd/default. cfm? ref=nav) (Certificate) Program and a variety of continuing education workshops and courses, Antioch New England provides essential training to those interested in better serving individuals on the autism spectrum. Currently practicing counselors, psychologists, educators, special educators, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, tutors, parents and advocates benefit from this specialized training.

Faculty members include national presenters, published authors, and attentive, expert faculty who strive to make a difference. The program accommodates working professionals; students come to class only one weekend every three to four weeks. Students have the option of simultaneously pursuing a MEd in Foundations of Education with a concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorders or pursue a master’s in clinical mental health counseling.

About Children Making Strides
Children Making Strides (CMS) is a support organization that provides resources so parents in the autism community can exchange ideas, get information, and provide support to each other.

About Antioch University New England
This is Antioch University New England's forty-fifth year as an institution of higher education. Based in Keene, New Hampshire, ANE offers rigorous, practice-oriented, values-based master's, doctoral, and certificate programs to more than one thousand students. Degrees in education, leadership and management, environmental studies, and psychology reflect a dedication to activism, social justice, community service, and sustainability.

About Antioch University
Antioch University is a five-campus university located in four states. Each campus has its own distinct academic programs, community life, and regional or national identity. Antioch University is founded on principles of rigorous liberal arts education, innovative experiential learning, and socially engaged citizenship. The multiple campuses of the University nurture in their students the knowledge, skills, and habits of reflection to excel as lifelong learners, democratic leaders, and global citizens who live lives of meaning and purpose.

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The World’s Fastest Pain Relief Can Be a Fingertip Tap Away

The World’s Fastest Pain Relief Can Be a Fingertip Tap Away

The fastest way to relieve chronic or acute pain may be a simple do-it-yourself acupressure technique called EFT. Health care practitioners and patients around the world report amazing results in record time.

San Francisco, Calif. (PRWEB) September 13, 2006

An estimated 47.5 million Americans suffer from chronic joint pain and millions more lead restricted lives because of fibromyalgia, bursitis, gout, injuries, back pain, and stiff necks. No wonder pain-relief drugs are top sellers.

Unfortunately, drugs don’t always help, and their side effects can be serious. But a simple do-it-yourself acupressure technique called EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is succeeding where other therapies fail. It combines gentle fingertip tapping on key acupressure points with focused thought and is described in a free manual that can be downloaded from

Http://www. emofree. com/downloadeftmanual. asp? ref=prwpainreliefcj (http://www. emofree. com/downloadeftmanual. asp? ref=prwpainreliefcj).

EFT has reduced or eliminated pain in hospital patients, accident victims, people with osteoarthritis and other inflammatory diseases, patients who suffer from migraine headaches, and people who hurt all over.

This is excellent news for those with osteoarthritis because pain-relieving COX-2 inhibitors like Vioxx, once among the most popular medications in U. S. history, were recently pulled from the market because their side effects included heart attacks and strokes.

“Even at their best,” says Los Angeles physician Eric Robins, MD, “conventional treatments fail to address the true causes of pain. That’s why they can’t cure pain or make it stay away.”

Dr. Robins, a urologist, routinely teaches EFT to patients whose symptoms do not respond to conventional treatment. “No matter what the diagnosis,” he explains, “whether it’s pain from a chronic bladder infection or from something entirely different, I assume that it’s true cause is emotional pain or trauma that’s stored in the body. In most cases, patients respond quickly to the application of EFT. Their pain goes away and so do the conditions that weren’t improving.”

In Holland, physician Franklin Sluijters has found acupressure tapping to be so helpful that he has given up a 30-year medical practice to work exclusively with EFT. “As a family doctor,” he explains, “I had ample opportunity to try it on everything. I’ve had exceptionally good results when treating patients for pain by teaching them to tap on their EFT points.”

Belgian physician Tania de Winne reports similar results. “Neck and shoulder pain, stiff neck (torticollis), and tension headaches tend to resolve within three quick rounds of tapping,” she says. “Acute pain and swelling from a contusion, sprain, dental surgery, minor surgery, or from fractures are also excellent candidates for EFT. Some persistence is required, meaning that you might have to tap for five or ten minutes before the pain and swelling go down, but that’s still faster than other treatments. For all types of injury, the overall healing time is greatly reduced."

EFT is a new procedure, but already over 300,000 – including thousands of health care practitioners – have downloaded its free manual from http://www. emofree. com/downloadeftmanual. asp? ref=prwpainreliefcj (http://www. emofree. com/downloadeftmanual. asp? ref=prwpainreliefcj),

And an additional 10,000 download it every month. The manual is available in nine languages, and EFT practitioners around the world, especially in the U. S., Canada, Europe, Japan, and Australia, teach EFT classes and work with clients.

For additional information, contact Gary Craig at 707-785-2848.

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SurePayroll Main Street Insights Survey: Small Business Owners Say TARP is Failing and Insist Tax Cuts are the Right Answer

SurePayroll Main Street Insights Survey: Small Business Owners Say TARP is Failing and Insist Tax Cuts are the Right Answer

Survey shows that nearly three out of four small business owners do not believe the relief program is doing its job and are looking for a different solution from the government

Glenview, IL (PRWEB) February 16, 2009

A survey conducted this month by online payroll service SurePayroll (http://www. surepayroll. com/) found that most small business owners feel the government should be taking a different approach to boost the economy during tough times. According to the results, nearly three out of four small business owners disagree with the way the U. S. government has allocated funds in its Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP), and believe tax cuts would be the ideal solution.

TARP -- approved in 2008 to allocate $700 billion to the United States Department of Treasury to help strengthen the financial sector and mitigate damage from the subprime mortgage crisis -- was deemed effective by only 3 percent of respondents, while 72 percent were clear on their disapproval and 25 percent did not have a strong opinion.

"Small business owners are screaming for a different solution," says SurePayroll President Michael Alter. "They know firsthand the challenges their businesses are facing, and have seen no relief from Washington."

While the small business owners who disapproved blamed a variety of groups and individuals for the mishandling of TARP disbursements, the majority said Congress was primarily at fault. Other respondents singled out U. S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and lobbyists as causing the biggest problems with the program.

-- Most small business owners believe tax cuts are the answer --

When it comes to stimulating the small business economy, the survey found that nearly half of the respondents feel the government should focus on tax cuts.

"Taxes have always been a huge issue for small businesses, and the current economy has amplified it," says Alter. "Because small business owners are so in tune with the finances of their businesses, they tend to look for fast, surefire ways to cut expenses, so tax cuts are naturally an attractive option."

Aside from tax cuts, other popular suggestions for stimulating the small business economy included a massive stimulus program (11 percent), a solution to ease the small business healthcare burden (10 percent) and forcing banks to lend money (9 percent). Specific comments included:
"Let businesses write off capital expenditures right away instead of over a period of years."

"Get out of Iraq ASAP and reallocate wasteful and corrupt military spending to small businesses, healthcare, education and the environment."

"Give all adults and maybe small businesses a $3,000 prepaid check card that must be spent within 45 days."

About SurePayroll:

Voted Editor's Choice (http://www. surepayroll. com/spsite/press/releases/2007/release071107.asp) for best payroll service by PC Magazine, a Top 100 Product by Accounting Today and winner of the Stevies Award for eCommerce Customer Service Team of the Year, SurePayroll is America's largest full-service online payroll (http://www. surepayroll. com/) service and honoree of the of the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Businesses award two years in a row.

SurePayroll is passionate about small businesses and their payroll (http://www. surepayroll. com/product/payroll/). The company is dedicated to providing an extremely friendly and simple payroll experience -- at a price small business owners can afford.

In addition to its payroll and ClickFREETM tax file and pay service -- which allows a user to complete the entire payroll process in minutes -- SurePayroll offers a suite of online services designed specifically for small business, including HR and compliance resources (http://www. surepayroll. com/product/compliance/), 401(k) (http://www. surepayroll. com/product/401k/) retirement solutions, health insurance and workers' compensation products.

SurePayroll also offers a private-label and co-branded payroll service to accountants (http://www. surepayroll. com/surechoice/) and banking partners to offer payroll processing to their small business clients.

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World Anesthesia Disposables Market to Reach $335 Million by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

World Anesthesia Disposables Market to Reach $335 Million by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Global general anesthesia disposables market is characterized by a high degree of saturation. Growth is projected to remain sluggish, in wake of minimally invasive technologies fast gaining ground across the world. By the year 2015, global anesthesia disposables market is projected to reach $335 million.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) February 18, 2009

Despite the considerable rise witnessed in general surgical procedures, growing popularity of minimally invasive procedures has mitigated the demand for general and local anesthesia, inhibiting growth in the anesthesia disposables market (http://www. strategyr. com/Anesthesia_Disposables_Market_Report. asp). Plagued by concerns over rising healthcare expenditure, adoption of disposable anesthesia products including Anesthesia Breathing Circuits, Endotracheal Tubes, and Gas Masks is projected to be slow in developed regions.

United States and Europe collectively account for a major share of the worldwide market for anesthesia disposables, as stated in a recent report published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Asia-Pacific, with a vast untapped market, holds enormous growth opportunities for anesthesia disposables.

Worldwide Disposable endotracheal tubes market (http://www. strategyr. com/Anesthesia_Disposables_Market_Report. asp) continues to shrink under the growing influence of laryngeal mask airways (LMA). Laryngeal mask airways provide several advantages over endotracheal tubes. In the developed market of the US and Europe, LMA market is primarily driven by increasing preference for disposable laryngeal mask airways. The trend is driven by increasing use of single-use devices in hospitals to reduce cross-contamination and sterilization costs.

Leading players profiled in the report include King Systems Corporation, LMA International N. V., Nellcor, Medline Industries, Inc., Smiths Medical, Inc., Teleflex Medical, Hudson RCI, Rusch Inc., and Vital Signs Inc.

The report titled "Anesthesia Disposables: A Global Strategic Business Report" published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., covers major market dynamics, trends, issues, and competition pertaining to the market. The report enumerates recent product introductions/innovations, developments, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. Product segments analyzed in the study include Anesthesia Breathing Circuits, Endotracheal Tubes, and Anesthesia Gas Masks. Analysis is presented for the time periods 2000-2005 and 2006-2015. Key geographic markets analyzed include the United States, Japan, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America.

For more details of this research report, please visit http://www. strategyr. com/Anesthesia_Disposables_Market_Report. asp (http://www. strategyr. com/Anesthesia_Disposables_Market_Report. asp).

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) (http://www. strategyr. com) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world's largest market research publishers. The company employs more than 700 people worldwide and publishes more than 880 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers a range of more than 60,000 smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Telephone 408-528-9966
Fax 408-528-9977
Email press (at) StrategyR (dot) com
Web Site http://www. StrategyR. com (http://www. StrategyR. com)

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Gospel Youth Explosion

Gospel Youth Explosion

Young people will come together to sing and dance in front of a live audience

West Palm Beach, FL (PRWEB) November 20, 2005

Gospel Star Search Live & Our Next Steps Team up to present a benefit concert at Pleasant City Elementary School - 2222 Spruce Avenue on Saturday December 10th @ 5pm.

Our Next Steps, Inc., (ONSI) organization strives to provide an environment that will enhance and modify the behavior of all children experiencing emotional difficulties. It is desire of Our Next Steps, Inc., (ONSI) to provide social equality and alternative avenues to those individuals who have been suspended from a traditional school setting. Our Next Steps Inc., (ONSI) organization is committed to every child regardless to his or her social economic status, cultural or racial origins, physical, intellectual or emotional status. This commitment includes children reflecting unusual learning needs. Our Next Steps, Inc., (ONSI) inspires and encourages each individual by promoting and practicing healthy lifestyles.

If you or your group are interested in performing at the Gospel Youth Explosion please call (561) 351-3772 or 282-6132! No registration is required. The first 20 families will receive a free turkey dinners for the holidays! Special appearance by Redeem.

$3 admission donation for age 10 and younger, $5 admission donation for everyone else.

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Summer Sun Winter Moon Film to Hold Nationwide Press Launch in New York Tomorrow

Summer Sun Winter Moon Film to Hold Nationwide Press Launch in New York Tomorrow

New York's must-see event for members of press and bloggers with credentials will announce the nationwide broadcast premiere of acclaimed documentary film Summer Sun Winter Moon on PBS. The social offers intimate access to the film's principals and producers: celebrated composer and Lincoln Center personality Rob Kapilow - in addition to the project's Executive Producer, Director, and Editor.

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 21, 2009

A large-scale social for press will be held to announce the nationwide broadcast premiere of acclaimed documentary film Summer Sun Winter Moon on PBS. The unprecedented media event will provide intimate access to the film's principals: classical music composer and Lincoln Center artist Rob Kapilow, Executive Producer Cynthia Newport, and Director Hugo Perez. The early evening affair will feature a Q & A for press and breakaway sessions for interviews and photo ops, while a high-tech media hub will be available for live video feeds and streaming video interviews for real-time reporting to social media outlets.

According to Native Arts and Culture authority Ken Lingad (Isleta Pueblo), "Summer Sun Winter Moon shreds the pages of textbook history."

Notable highlights include performances by Grammy Award-winning Native American drum group Black Eagle (http://www. blackeaglesingers. com), who will journey from New Mexico's Jemez Pueblo to attend the milestone event. Dressed in their traditional native regalia, the group will create an authentic musical blessing in support and celebration of the controversial documentary film's success.

Cochiti Pueblo Governor John F. Pecos states, "Summer Sun Winter Moon proudly wears the garment of historian as activist-scholar like the regalia of a traditional Native dancer moving to an ancient beat, bringing healing to our people - one people."

The private event is RSVP via email only and limited to members of the press, film trade associates, and bloggers with credentials, and will begin promptly at 6:30 pm in the Furman Gallery at Walter Reade Theater; 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, New York.

Press kits including current biographies, hi-res images, music samples, and HQ Video Trailers (http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=vaEAo3HWhiE) are available for download at the Summer Sun Winter Moon (http://www. summersunwintermoon. com) media hub. Requests for interviews, appearances, and photo ops with the principal filmmakers and talent should be directed via email to Lead PR representative Ken Lingad. Bloggers with credentials and members of press may request a full-length DVD for review.

About Summer Sun Winter Moon:

Summer Sun Winter Moon, the thought-provoking documentary film that exposes viewers to the reality of the American Indian perspective of Lewis and Clark's legendary "Corps of Discovery" mission, is scheduled for primetime broadcast on PBS, November 2009 (check local listings). News releases and recent press engagements about the documentary challenge American audiences to "learn the one, controversial truth" by tuning in to PBS flagship WGBH and other stations throughout the U. S. during National American Indian Heritage Month.

Synopsis:

Rob Kapilow (http://summersunwintermoon. com/biography_robKapilow. htm), a celebrated classical music artist, is commissioned to compose a symphonic work with a specific theme: a reflection of the enduring legacy of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Often referenced as a young Leonard Bernstein, the youthfully energetic Kapilow foregoes his original intent to set the journals of Lewis and Clark to music, choosing to actually re-trace the journey himself as a catalyst for fresh inspiration.

Upon engaging tribal representatives out West in active dialogue about how best to convey their stories, Kapilow finds himself overwhelmed at the crossroads of textbook history and the tangible perspective of the American Indian. Seeking to collaborate with Blackfeet tribal member Darrell Robes Kipp, the innovative artist delves into a sharply alternative - and controversial - avenue of perspective: that of the indigenous storyteller's view "from the river bank, not the boat."

"There's nothing to celebrate here…not for Indian people," says Darrell Robes Kipp, referencing the planned events for the celebration of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial. The co-founder of the Nitzipuahsin Blackfeet Language Immersion School, Kipp is a poet and educator who has been laboring to salvage his native people's language from the brink of near-extinction. Enlisted by Kapilow, Kipp agrees to author the libretto for the symphony project, offering his own hand to the composer who dared to reach across the divide.

Executive Producer Cynthia Newport and award-winning Director Hugo Perez bring to the national viewing audience Summer Sun Winter Moon's inherent declarations of truth, proving to be important and timely in what it tells us about ourselves, about our place in time, and about the choices we have to make moving forward. While there are two sides to every story, viewers are left haunted by the words of two storytellers with one story that can only be interpreted by each individual.

Follow Summer Sun Winter Moon on twitter (http://www. twitter. com/illumeprod) for up-to-date information about film festival screening schedules, sneak previews, artist interviews, and special events featuring the Grammy award-winning Native American group Black Eagle.

Become a fan on Summer Sun Winter Moon's facebook (http://www. facebook. com/pages/Summer-Sun-Winter-Moon/131330638228) page and view additional HQ video footage not seen in the final cut, in addition to the video diary of Jesse DesRosier - an intimate look into the life of a teenage boy who resides on his native Blackfeet reservation. The videos capture the challenges DesRosier faces as a young American Indian who lives in two worlds: modern mid-America and that of his traditional heritage.

About the Filmmakers:
Executive Producer Cynthia Newport is the founder and president of illume productions, which originated and developed Summer Sun Winter Moon. Previously, she worked with Rob Kapilow as Chief Producer of Monuments at the Millennium - an arts collaboration involving the Kennedy Center, National Public Radio (NPR), the Kreeger Museum, and the National Symphony Orchestra, as well as a dozen community-based organizations. Newport is also director/producer of Fidel's Last Dance, a feature-length film scheduled for Spring 2010 release.

In addition to directing and producing Summer Sun Winter Moon, Hugo Perez is the Producer and Director of the feature documentary Neither Memory Nor Magic, which is narrated by the Academy-Award Nominated Patricia Clarkson. In 2008, he was a recipient of the prestigious Rockefeller Foundation/Tribeca Film Institute Emerging Artist Fellowship in support of the development of his first narrative feature Immaculate Conception. Perez' short film Julietta Y Ramon was broadcast as part of the 2005 Showtime Latino Filmmaker Showcase; after which his short film Betty La Flaca was the winner of the 2006 HBO/NYILFF Short Film Award. Most recently, Hugo Perez was presented with the 2009 Estela Award for Documentary Filmmaking at the NALIP 10th Anniversary National Conference.

About illume productions:
Illume productions is an enterprise engaged in the development of multimedia products - including feature-length films - that focus on the intersection of arts and community: a neighborhood, a nation, or a whole culture. illume's projects use the arts as channels into complex issues including individual and national identity, human rights, democracy, health and education.

Contact:
Ken Lingad
1680PR
505-227-2580
Http://www.1680pr. com (http://www.1680pr. com)

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New Product Takes User On Indoor Cycling Tour To Natural Locations Across The Globe

New Product Takes User On Indoor Cycling Tour To Natural Locations Across The Globe

Virtual Active and IndoorCycling Group Launch a New Video Concept in Fitness: MyRide Version 3.0 with Virtual Active

San Francisco (PRWEB) September 30, 2010

Virtual Active, in partnership with IndoorCycling Group (ICG), has announced the release of the MyRide Version 3.0, a next-generation media console for indoor cycles, featuring content from Virtual Active - the world leader in virtual-reality exercise.

With a 17" touchscreen and high-definition display, the MyRide is a slick package for fitness media. But what's under the hood is more impressive: over 60 hours of entirely new media content, over one million different workouts, and enough variety to keep cyclists entertained through the longest session.

"It's a stunning display of technology," said John Ford, founder and CEO of Virtual Active. "The console is gorgeous, and the interface is almost as beautiful as our outdoor scenery."

For indoor cyclists, the MyRide v3.0 brings a coached, cycling-class experience under user control and on demand. Users can customize their workouts and get indoor cycling on their own time. With Virtual Active's MyScape, gym-goers can escape to scenic footage from around the world -- biking through the Rockies, the Swiss Alps, or the Mojave desert without leaving the cardio floor. And the two concepts collide in Sportif, the brand-new fitness concept from Virtual Active and ICG. Sportif enhances the ride through Virtual Active's stunning scenery with a workout experience guided and shaped by ICG master trainers.

"Never before has such high-quality outdoor video been welded to our flawless technical coaching and motivation," says Bernd Pürschel, founder and CEO for ICG. "We have a completely new result that will change the indoor cycling experience for the future."

Like the studio classes, the Sportif concept allows users to assemble a custom workout -- choosing difficulty levels by combining warm-ups, intense workouts, and cool-downs, and picking the terrain they prefer. All coached content is available in English, German, and Spanish.

Virtual Active has experienced significant traction in the commercial fitness market. The company's inaugural product, an add-on console to Matrix's 7xe line of cardio equipment, just started shipping internationally with the initial results nothing short of compelling.

"The 7xe console, with Virtual Active by Matrix, has generated enormous enthusiasm with our customers and with our sales team," said Andrew Kolman, senior product manager for Johnson Health Tech. "We're thrilled to start offering this product internationally, and to continue bringing innovative products to the fitness industry."

The MyRide v3.0 and Matrix 7xe are only a start for Virtual Active. The young company has more deals pending, and both Matrix and ICG are hard at work on new concepts incorporating Virtual Active. For Ford and his team at Virtual Active, the future couldn't be brighter.

"We're expanding in multiple directions - laterally by introducing new products, and vertically by continuing to add to our library of content, said Ford. "I want our users to start an endless ride with Virtual Active, and I want to take them everywhere."

ABOUT VIRTUAL ACTIVE:
Virtual Active is a San Francisco-based video and technology company that enables revolutionary virtual-reality exercise products. Virtual Active licenses its unique content and proprietary interactive video technologies to leading manufacturers of cardio entertainment systems, experience-driven health clubs, and directly to end users through a variety of digital entertainment platforms. With its partners, Virtual Active takes exercisers to hundreds of beautiful and iconic locations around the globe during their workouts -- for more information, take a trip to www. vafitness. com.

ABOUT INDOORCYCLING GROUP:
The IndoorCycling Group (ICG) consists of three brands, Tomahawk, MyRide, and I. C.E. all with one unified vision 'to create an empowered indoor cycling experience'. ICG is renowned for it's commitment to improving standards of Indoor Cycling products and furthering education resources worldwide. With over 20,000 I. C.E qualified instructors and being one of the globe's largest Indoor Cycle manufacturers, the ICG programme is rapidly becoming recognized as the premium and most comprehensive support structure for health clubs and trainers alike.

ABOUT MATRIX FITNESS:
Matrix Fitness (www. matrixfitness. com) is the premium commercial brand of Johnson Health Tech and comprises a complete line of cardiovascular and strength-training equipment for health clubs and other fitness facilities.

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The Next Killer App? Santa Cruz Start-Up Develops the Touchstone Wellness Testing Tool

The Next Killer App? Santa Cruz Start-Up Develops the Touchstone Wellness Testing Tool

Allergy and wellness tests food and personal health products through packaging.

Santa Cruz, CA (PRWEB) May 31, 2006

VitaScans Corporation of Santa Cruz, California (http://www. vitascans. com) announces the TOUCHSTONE VS1, a uniquely pocket-sized microprocessor controlled wellness tool that indicates through a series of red or green or amber lights whether a food, beverage, product or supplement is potentially detrimental, beneficial or neutral.

CEO and co-founder of VitaScans, London-born technologist Peter Mackeonis who was responsible for creating and licensing the AmigaDos on the Commodore Amiga at the beginning of what became the PC Revolution, and backing a number of successful websites during the first phase of the Internet revolution, sees the TOUCHSTONE VS1 as the first in a range of Personal Wellness tools that will change the way that consumers make choices:

Allergies:

“Few people know that they might be unknowingly experiencing mild allergies to various foods and products on a daily basis. Unless a person has paid thousands of dollars to an allergist for a thorough panel, or they are allergic to something obvious like peanuts, there is a great potential for possible allergic reactions. And, that’s not taking into account that many people confuse product purity (ethical testing, etc) with quality. Is it enough to know that bottled water has been filtered, not knowing what toxins it has been filtered for, or whether or not the particular kind of plastic bottle that it comes in has leeched into the water during storage and causing an allergy issue for the consumer. Potential for allergies is everywhere and, therefore, so is a need for personal allergy testing. A good example might be that a high tannin or sulfite content of a particular wine might give a particular person who loves that particular wine, a headache; The TOUCHSTONE VS1 could well identify this wine as troublesome for that consumer,” he concluded.

VitaScans suggests that if, after testing with the TOUCHSTONE VS1, a person finds that they are allergic to a particular food or product that they really enjoy and do not want to give up, they should take it to their allergist and have it tested, or write to the company that produces the product and ask if they have had any complaints.

Mackeonis continued, "We firmly believe that the consumer needs at least one tool to help them navigate their way through the minefield of the many and varied foods, beverages and products that are available today.” Asked whether he could envisage consumers testing products in grocery stores, he responded, “Why not, people squeeze avocados, tap on melons and read labels, so, hopefully the TOUCHSTONE VS1 will give them some additional insight.”

Vitamin Supplements May Not Always Be Needed:

The TOUCHSTONE VS1 can also indicate whether a person need not take a particular vitamin supplement. According to Mackeonis, “It is likely that, if a person drinks a pint of orange juice with their breakfast or lunch, it may provide all the vitamin C that the body needs for that day, so a vitamin C supplement may not be needed that day. Likewise, other foods may provide other natural vitamins, I so if a person was to duplicate their intake of vitamins by taking supplements, they could be spending money on expensive supplements unnecessarily. Also, inactivity, a stringent work-out, or illness can vary a person’s daily needs, and our studies suggest that the TOUCHSTONE VS1 can show what those changing needs are,” concluded Mackeonis.

Personal Wellness Tools:

VitaScans plans to launch a number of Personal Wellness tools over the next three years, incorporating variations of sound and light manipulation. These machines, including the TOUCHSTONE VS1 will retail for less than $150.00.

The TOUCHSTONE VS1:

weighs about three ounces fits easily into a pocket or handbag has five personal strength levels is an ergonomic 2.5 inch disk comes in a muslin drawstring pouch is powered by two long-life batteries automatically turns off if not used for for 30 seconds is RoHs compatible

Retailing at $149.95, The TOUCHSTONE VS1 can be ordered direct from http://www. VitaScans. com and a healthcare professional discount is available at the site at: http://vitascans. com/healthcareorder. htm

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NAI/Merin Hunter Codman Seals New North American Headquarters for G4S Wackenhut in Jupiter, Florida

NAI/Merin Hunter Codman Seals New North American Headquarters for G4S Wackenhut in Jupiter, Florida

NAI/Merin Hunter Codman, the largest commercial real estate brokerage firm in Palm Beach County, announced today that it served as advisor to G4S Wackenhut ("Wackenhut") in negotiating a transaction for a build-to-suit office building in Jupiter, Florida which will serve as G4S Wackenhut's new North American headquarters.

West Palm Beach, Fla. (PRWEB) October 21, 2009

NAI/Merin Hunter Codman (www. mhcreal. com), the largest commercial real estate brokerage firm in Palm Beach County, announced today that it served as advisor to G4S Wackenhut ("Wackenhut") in negotiating a transaction for a build-to-suit office building in Jupiter, Florida which will serve as G4S Wackenhut's new North American headquarters. G4S Wackenhut, America's largest provider of security solutions, will lease back the 63,000 square-foot high-tech building, which will be located at the gateway to the live/work Abacoa Town Center, home to restaurants, retail, the Florida Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals spring training baseball stadium, Florida Atlantic University, residential communities and more. The deal culminated a two-year search by NAI/Merin Hunter Codman for the optimal headquarters transaction. G4S Wackenhut's presence in the new building, which will be completed by February 2011, is expected to help energize the local economy and serve as a catalyst for attracting other businesses to the area.

"Abacoa was the right site at the right time for Wackenhut to strike an optimal deal," said Bob A. Schneiderman, a principal with NAI/Merin Hunter Codman who advised on the transaction for G4S Wackenhut and exclusively oversees all leasing for the firm's U. S. locations, which numbers in excess of 100. "It's a win-win. G4S Wackenhut will have new state-of-the-art headquarters where they can showcase their world leadership in security technology, and Abacoa Town Center lands a prestigious client that will likely help draw additional top tenants to the area."

The Wackenhut Corporation is the leading provider of quality, security solutions in the U. S. With over 40,000 employees, the firm delivers security and related services to government complexes, healthcare, education and financial institutions, utilities, chemical/petro-chemical facilities and residential gated communities, among others. The firm is a subsidiary of Group 4 Securicor plc (www. g4s. com), which operates in 110+ countries.

The new G4S Wackenhut headquarters will be by the corner of Parkside Drive and University Boulevard in Abacoa. The Building will be adjacent to an existing parking garage that will be able to accommodate all of Wackenhut's 200+ area employees with covered parking. A new Courtyard by Marriott hotel is also being developed on University Boulevard and is expected to host many Wackenhut clients and out-of-area employees. Roger Dean Stadium, the spring training baseball stadium, is also just a few hundred yards away on the same street.

Rendina Companies will develop the G4S Wackenhut headquarters, which will feature green specifications aimed at energy efficiency and a low carbon footprint. The facility, when complete, will house G4S Wackenhut's sales and technology centers, the G4S North American Training Institute and business units that focus on international accounts and regulated security. G4S Wackenhut will be relocating from its current headquarters location in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, by I-95.

Said Drew Levine, President of G4S Wackenhut North America, "There were a lot of moving parts in this transaction, but NAI/Merin Hunter Codman did a highly efficient and professional job of aligning all interests in order to make this deal a reality. Some professionals see the current times as challenging for real estate deals, but Bob A. Schneiderman helped us realize that there are also great opportunities right now."

Mr. Schneiderman represents G4S Wackenhut on all expansion, relocations and lease renewals for its U. S. locations. Of the Abacoa property he adds, "This will be an exciting change for employees who will soon be able to enjoy the amenities of a pedestrian-friendly town center environment." Schneiderman also points out that employees will have a range of housing options in the immediate area from apartments for sale for just over $75,000, up to million-dollar luxury homes available. There is also an abundance of A-rated schools in the vicinity.

The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County provided strong support for G4S Wackenhut's new location, helping to accelerate the necessary approvals so that the security firm could meet its target move-in date of February 2011.

NAI/Merin Hunter Codman, www. mhcreal. com, is the largest commercial real estate brokerage firm in Palm Beach County, Florida with over two decades' experience advising on strategic acquisitions, dispositions, tenant representation, leasing and comprehensive property management. The firm advises on all commercial property sectors from office and industrial to retail, multifamily and land. NAI/Merin Hunter Codman has among its client base some of the nation's most prestigious institutional and private investors and through the NAI global network, can facilitate property transactions around the nation and the world, serving as a single point of contact for counsel and execution. NAI/Merin Hunter Codman is headquartered in West Palm Beach with regional offices in Boca Raton, Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens.

G4S Wackenhut is the leading provider of security and security-related solutions in the U. S and is part of the world's leading security solutions group. With operations across the country to around the world, G4S Wackenhut is a single source global provider of integrated security solutions. G4S Wackenhut is at the forefront of developing proven technologies that are transforming the future of the security industry. G4S Wackenhut is the employer of choice to more than 40,000 men and women, many of whom have proudly served in the military or have had law enforcement careers.

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