Ceridian Awarded Contract for Military OneSource Services

Ceridian Awarded Contract for Military OneSource Services

Ceridian Corporation has been awarded the contract to provide Military OneSource services to six million active duty, Guard and Reserve service members and their families.

Arlington, VA (PRWEB) December 1, 2009

Ceridian Corporation has been awarded the contract to provide Military OneSource (http://www. militaryonesource. com) services to six million active duty, Guard and Reserve service members and their families effective December 1, 2009. The contract was awarded by the Acquisition Services Directorate, National Business Center, in partnership with DoD's Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy (MC & FP). The contract is valued at $477 million with a combined transition and base period totaling eight months and five option periods covering a total of five years of performance.

Ceridian (http://www. ceridian. com) has provided Military OneSource services since 2003. Under the new contract, Ceridian will continue to provide confidential 24/7 information and referral services via toll-free telephone and online, allowing military leaders and their troops to improve their quality of life and enhance their operational readiness to complete their mission.

The Military OneSource program offers confidential resources and support for service members and their families on a wide range of topics including deployment, relocation, spouse employment and education assistance, parenting and child care, education, finances, health and wellness and everyday issues. The program also offers free counseling services face-to-face in the local community, by telephone and online through secure chat, as well as online and telephonic health coaching, telephone and in-person financial counseling, and Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA).

"Ceridian is honored to be selected to continue to serve military personnel and their families by meeting their needs anytime and anywhere through the Military OneSource program," said Ceridian LifeWorks Executive Vice President Zachary Meyer. "We commend the Department of Defense's commitment to extending these vital services to military members and their families, and we are proud to be their partner of choice."

About Ceridian LifeWorks
Ceridian LifeWorks offers a comprehensive range of innovative solutions that help companies, government and military organizations attract and retain top talent, reduce health care costs and improve productivity. From Employee Assistance and Work-Life programs accredited by the Council of Accreditation (COA) to productivity management and health management programs accredited by URAC, Ceridian programs provide unified expertise to drive results for their customers. Ceridian LifeWorks is a business unit of Ceridian, a global business services organization offering human resources, benefits, industry-leading payroll outsourcing, gift cards and controlled spending. For more information about Ceridian's comprehensive array of human resource solutions, visit www. ceridian. com or call 800-729-7655. Military members and their families may access the free, confidential resources of Military OneSource at 800-342-9647 or www. militaryonesource. com.

This press release was distributed through PR Web by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www. HRmarketer. com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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PLEX<b>IS</b> Signs Strategic Alliance Agreement with Dakota Imaging

PLEX<b>IS</b> Signs Strategic Alliance Agreement with Dakota Imaging

PLEXIS Healthcare Systems, Inc. and Dakota Imaging announced today they have entered into a strategic alliance enabling both organizations to cross market and sell each others products and services to the healthcare marketplace. PLEXIS' suite of products offers payers, benefit administrators and health plans the functionality to facilitate accurate and automatic claims adjudication, referral authorizations, benefit administration, contract management, and the ability to fully integrate with accounting packages such as Great Plains Dynamics. Dakota Imaging provides turnkey systems and ASP solutions for automated data capture, transaction processing, document imaging and document management. Dakota provides ready-to-use solutions for various high-volume transaction processing applications to heath care insurance, fulfillment and government markets.

(PRWEB) May 19, 2002

Ashland, Oregon – May 21, 2002 – PLEXIS Healthcare Systems, Inc. and Dakota Imaging announced today they have entered into a strategic alliance enabling both organizations to cross market and sell each others products and services to the healthcare marketplace. PLEXIS' suite of products offers payers, benefit administrators and health plans the functionality to facilitate accurate and automatic claims adjudication, referral authorizations, benefit administration, contract management, and the ability to fully integrate with accounting packages such as Great Plains Dynamics. Dakota Imaging provides turnkey systems and ASP solutions for automated data capture, transaction processing, document imaging and document management. Dakota provides ready-to-use solutions for various high-volume transaction processing applications to heath care insurance, fulfillment and government markets.

"It's extremely important to us to align ourselves with organizations such as Dakota Imaging in order to provide our clients with a complete array of products and services that will enable them to streamline their operations and realize a true ROI," says President and CEO, Jorge Yant. "Dakota has a well established business model and complements our suite of products extremely well."

Dakota's Transform software based systems are currently being used nationwide by customers in all segments of healthcare to process over 300 million transactions per year such as medical claims, dental claims, hospital claims, enrollment forms etc. Dakota's NetX EDI software based transaction processing systems are used by healthcare customers and clearinghouses to process over 1.8 billion electronic transactions per year. NetX is used by the leading medical insurance companies, BlueCross plans and Clearinghouses in such on-line applications as electronic medical claims, online real-time eligibility, encounters, referrals, claim status, claim correction, etc. A payer using Dakota's software for claim in-take typically reduces its claims processing cost by up to 50% per transaction.

Under this agreement, Dakota's industry leading automated claim in-take technology is now available to all existing and new PLEXIS customers, in a tightly integrated manner. The flexible availability of this combined comprehensive solution, via ASP and software licensing, allows all managed care organizations to benefit from this solution regardless of their capital position. A payer/claim processor that does not wish to invest any capital can still get all the benefits by accessing the solution on an ASP basis.

The combined solution allows a payer/claim processor to scan their incoming paper documents right in their mailroom using the Dakota provided scanners and scanning software. Documents do not need to be shipped anymore. Dakota's Transform software automatically routes all electronic images securely via the DakotaVPN (Virtual Private Network) to its 24x7 managed data center where all images are processed and converted to usable data. All errors are also identified and corrected automatically by Dakota and the final clean ready-to-process transaction data is then seamlessly processed by PLEXIS's claim adjudication software. Customers that do not wish to scan their documents can re-direct/ship them to a Dakota Service Center where they are processed by Dakota's personnel typically within 24 hours.

In addition, a claim adjudicator or customer/provider service operator can visually see the original image of all the documents pertaining to the transaction right on their PC screen while working within the PLEXIS claim software. Dakota's proven Transform software serves as the secure digital document warehouse for claims and attachments and provide all operators on-line real-time access to all archived transactions securely over the DakotaVPN. Dakota's digital document warehouse uses Dakota's proven Transform OFS technology which is currently powering some of the largest electronic document archives in healthcare; as large as 500 million documents online per archive.

"For a predictable monthly fee, payers and TPAs now have access to PLEXIS's proven claims processing software and Dakota's Transform Imaging and automated data capture technology. This provides a claim processor or payer one comprehensive end-to-end solution that automates the entire claim life cycle transaction from mail room to claim adjudication to provider service and long term transaction archival", commented Dakota's CEO Mr. Sandeep Goel.

About Dakota Imaging

Dakota Imaging is the first technology provider to offer both turnkey systems and Business Process Outsourcing solutions for healthcare payers and has been a leading supplier of claims processing automation technology for over 12 years. The company provides solutions for paper, electronic and Internet transaction processing including automated data capture, document imaging, OCR, HealthClaim Expert pre-adjudications rules processing, EDI Communications Gateways, COLD, Image/EDI document archival and Web based self service software for on-line referrals, authorizations and eligibility. Dakota also provides ready-to-use solutions for high-volume transaction processing applications in the insurance, fulfillment and government markets. Founded in 1989, the company is based in Columbia, Md., and has offices in Atlanta and Dallas.

About PLEXIS Healthcare Systems

PLEXIS Healthcare Systems, Inc., a healthcare technology company based in Ashland, Oregon, has been developing high-end claims processing software for the Windows platform since 1996. PLEXIS Healthcare Systems provides advanced technology tools that enable healthcare organizations to streamline and automate their claims payment and medical case management requirements. For more information, please call toll free (877) 475-3947 or visit http://www. plexisweb. com.

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SkyWave Partners with Calian Technologies to Deliver Next Generation of Inmarsat Short Message Satellite Services

SkyWave Partners with Calian Technologies to Deliver Next Generation of Inmarsat Short Message Satellite Services

Industry growth drives adoption of advanced ACSE technology and establishes SkyWave as the global D+ provider to meet future demand and opportunities.

London, UK; Ottawa, Canada (PRWEB) October 19, 2006

Calian Technologies Ltd. (TSX: CTY), a supplier of specialized technology services, today announced that its Systems Engineering Division (SED) has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract from SkyWave Mobile Communications Inc. for the provision of Inmarsat D+ Access Control and Signaling Equipment (ACSE). SED plans, designs and implements solutions for the world's leading satellite communications manufacturers, operators and service providers. The ACSE will significantly increase the capacity and reliability of SkyWave’s global D+ network and will be the first step towards future service enhancements. Service deployment will begin on the new ACSE in the early part of 2007.

SkyWave is the leading global provider of D+ satellite communications with over 75,000 terminals deployed in some of the world’s most rugged and challenging environments. SkyWave’s solutions have been adopted for use in a range of vertical markets including marine, land mobile, Supervisory Command and Data Acquisition (SCADA), government and defence. SkyWave is the first D+ communications provider to implement major advancements in ACSE technology, providing SkyWave with the required capacity to meet accelerating market growth opportunities, while continuing to provide its customers with a high-value, low-cost solution.

“We are very pleased to have been selected to provide these systems," said Brent McConnell, president of SED Systems. "SkyWave is the recognized leader in D+ satellite communication services on the Inmarsat satellite network and this award affirms our position as a leading supplier of sophisticated satellite communications systems.”

For SkyWave customers, the advanced technology of the ASCE will provide greater capacity and responsiveness for their applications. It will enable new capabilities that will broaden the range of applications that they can service.

“Our customer base continues to grow and broaden, and SkyWave solutions are used to develop increasingly valuable solutions,” said Pui-Ling (Stanley) Chan, CEO and Managing Director of SkyWave. “With the deployment of the advanced ACSE technology, we are taking a major step forward in our plans to enhance our global communications offerings with greater security, performance and flexibility while maintaining our high level of dependability and service our customers rely on for their success.”

About Calian Technologies Ltd.

Calian sells technology services to industry and government in Canada and around the world. Calian provides customers with ready access to an exceptional team of engineers, telecommunications and technology professionals, health care professionals and other highly qualified staff. The Business and Technology Services Division augments customer workforces with flexible short and long-term placements, recruitment and outsourcing of engineering, health care professionals and other skilled professionals. The Systems Engineering Division plans, designs and implements solutions for many of the world's space agencies and leading communications satellite manufacturers and operators, as well as providing contract manufacturing services for customers in North America. www. calian. com

About SkyWave Mobile Communications Inc.

Established in 1997, SkyWave Mobile Communications is the global leader for D+ satellite communications products and services. SkyWave designs and manufactures integrated D+ satellite terminals and provides network services to enable customers with dependable, low-cost, remote management and security solutions for fixed and mobile assets. SkyWave works with a global network of over 170 solution partners who provide industry-specific expertise in over 40 countries. Solution providers trust SkyWave solutions to deliver global, cost-effective, reliable, timely and scalable D+ services. As the leading worldwide reseller of Inmarsat D+ satellite network services, SkyWave is also first in terminal sales with an installed base of over 75,000 SkyWave D+ terminals. SkyWave D+ solutions are field-tested and proven reliable for industry-specific applications including marine, land mobile, Supervisory Command and Data Acquisition (SCADA), government and defence. SkyWave is a privately held company headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. For more information, visit www. skywave. com.

DISCLAIMER

Certain information included in this press release is forward-looking and is subject to important risks and uncertainties. The results or events predicted in these statements may differ materially from actual results or events. Such statements are generally accompanied by words such as "intend", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" or similar statements. Factors which could cause results or events to differ from current expectations include, among other things: the impact of price competition; scarce number of qualified professionals; the impact of rapid technological and market change; loss of business or credit risk with major customers; technical risks on fixed price projects; general industry and market conditions and growth rates; international growth and global economic conditions, and including currency exchange rate fluctuations; and the impact of consolidations in the business services industry. For additional information with respect to certain of these and other factors, please see the Company's most recent annual report and other reports filed by Calian with the Ontario Securities Commission. Calian disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. No assurance can be given that actual results, performance or achievement expressed in, or implied by, forward-looking statements within this disclosure will occur, or if they do, that any benefits may be derived from them.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Ray Basler

President and CEO

Calian Technologies Ltd.

(306) 931-3425

Jacqueline Gauthier

Chief Financial Officer

Calian Technologies Ltd.

(613) 599-8600

Nerissa Young

Marketing Communications Specialist

SkyWave Mobile Communications Inc.

(613) 836-6288 ext. 363

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Number of Homeless Female Veterans on the Rise; Final Salute Inc. Answers the Call

Number of Homeless Female Veterans on the Rise; Final Salute Inc. Answers the Call

Unique non-profit developed to provide housing assistance to homeless female Veterans

Arlington, VA (PRWEB) December 13, 2010

Final Salute Inc. (http://www. finalsaluteinc. org) was founded in November 2010 by a group of female Veterans and Veteran Advocates who became aware of the large number of homeless female Veterans in the United States.

There are currently over 13,000 homeless female Veterans in the United States. For the sacrifices they and their families have made, this is an unacceptable state for any of them to be in.

It is unfortunate for any Veteran to be homeless, but most Americans are not even aware that a homeless female Veteran population exists.

The mission of Final Salute Inc. is to provide homeless female Veterans with a place to call home.

Final Salute Inc. is taking a three-pronged approach to addressing the issues associated with the homelessness of female Veterans: Awareness. Assistance. Aspiration.

Over 2,000,000 female Veterans have served with honor and pride since the Revolutionary War.

More than 200,000 female Veterans have deployed during the Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (OIF/OEF) Campaigns.

Of these 200,000, more than 600 have been wounded and over 100 have been killed.

There are 500 transitional housing programs for male veterans in the United States. Some of these locations accept female Veterans, however, female Veterans who may have experienced military sexual trauma (MST) may not be comfortable staying in co-ed facilities. There are other affordable housing programs and temporary housing units available to all Veterans, but the waiting lists are long and some female Veterans have minor children; some facilities cannot accommodate children.

Some of these female Veterans receive VA compensation, however, in most cases, the compensation received from the VA does not cover all associated cost of living.

Final Salute Inc. is the the only non-profit organization that offers housing assistance exclusively to homeless female Veterans.

With the help of the American people and corporate sponsors, we know our mission is achievable.

Why are we doing this? Because it’s the right thing to do.

We are currently looking for Local, Regional, and National Apartment Associations to partner with Final Salute Inc. and provide these homeless female Veterans with safe, temporary housing until we have completed our residential communities.

Once established, The Rental Partnership Program will provide homeless female Veterans with temporary housing within 90 days of being accepted into our Housing Assistance Program.

We understand that being placed on a waiting list for housing can sometimes equate to months and even years; we feel these homeless female Veterans have waited long enough.

You have vacant units; there are homeless female Veterans who need housing (make the connection).

We are initially looking to partner in the following areas: California, DC Metro Area, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, and Texas.

These areas have the largest populations of female Veterans and are also the areas where we have chosen to build our initial communities.

Get Involved:

Donate – visit http://www. finalsaluteinc. org to make an on-line donation or mail donations to Final Salute Inc., P. O. Box 156, Haymarket, VA 20168

Corporate Sponsorships - If you are interested in becoming a Corporate Sponsor, please contact us at 1-866-720-9171 or send an email to Sponsorship(at)finalsaluteinc(dot)org.

Rental Partnership - If you are interested in becoming a rental partner, please contact at 1-866-720-9171 option 1 or email us at RPP(at)finalsaluteinc(dot)org.

Volunteer – Visit our site to sign up as a volunteer http://www. finalsaluteinc. org/volunteer0.aspx.

Blog Support – Visit our site and post a comment in support of homeless female Veterans http://www. finalsaluteinc. org/blog0.aspx.

Upcoming Events:

Dinner and a Movement - Public Service Announcement (PSA) Fundraiser:

Date/Time: March 4, 2011/ 8:30 pm

Location: Fogo De Chao

  1101 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

  Washington, DC 20004

Price: $300 - Individual

 $550 - Couples

 $750 - Groups of 3

 $900 - Groups of 4

 $175 - Groups of 5 or more (per person)

Menu: http://www. fogodechao. com/fileadmin/site_files/Fogo_Menu_Web. pdf

What’s included: Dinner, Salad Bar, Dessert, Drinks (limitations apply)

Please RSVP via email to Donations(at)finalsaluteinc(dot)org by February 21, 2011.

About Final Salute Inc:
Final Salute Inc. is a non-profit organization which believes in paying homeless female Veterans with the proper respects due to them for the service and sacrifices they have provided to our country. Final Salute Inc. also works with the female Veteran in establishing a plan towards independence by partnering with other organizations that provide assistance to Veterans i. e. job training, career centers, mental health and counseling services.

Support homeless female Veterans at http://www. finalsaluteinc. org.

Contact Us:

Contact Number

Toll Free 1-866-720-9171

Follow voice prompts for the department you wish to reach.

Email:

Send general questions to GQuestions(at)finalsaluteinc(dot)org
Send questions to our staff to Leadership(at)finalsaluteinc(dot)org
Send questions about donating to Donations(at)finalsaluteinc(dot)org
Send questions about sponsorship to Sponsorship(at)finalsaluteinc(dot)org
Send questions about rental parnership to RPP(at)finalsaluteinc(dot)org

Mailing Address:

Final Salute Inc.
P. O. Box 156
Haymarket, VA 20168

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TrimTalk&amp;#174; Dieter Talks Her Way to Sustained Weight Loss

TrimTalk® Dieter Talks Her Way to Sustained Weight Loss

She credits personal TrimTalk phone coach for helping her reach her goals.

Stuart, FL (PRWEB) December 18, 2007

Debbie Chabot, a 47 year old wife, mother, and retired nurse practitioner, proudly shares her new discovery. She confides, "I no longer need to stifle my feelings with food or comfort myself with cookies and ice cream." Debbie credits this breakthrough to her relationship with her personal TrimTalk coach, Francine Seminara. Debbie openly discussed her emotions during weekly phone meetings with Francine, a credentialed expert in human behavior. "I've never had a truly objective person 'really' listen to me, cheer me on or reassure me when I fell. No matter what challenge came along, my coach Francine was there with insights and strategies to help me reach my goal."

It's no surprise that Debbie lost over 10 percent of her body weight (17 pounds) in her first three months with TrimTalk (www. trimtalk. com). What appears astonishing is Debbie's full expectation that the weight will stay off, due to her continuing relationship with Francine. "Thanks to TrimTalk, I now have higher self-esteem and more self-confidence. For the first time in my life, I feel validated and accepted as a whole integrated being - a result of my healing from the inside out. My experience with TrimTalk has been far more than just a diet, since I have begun to reconcile the root issues that were influencing my unhealthy eating behavior."

No wonder TrimTalk is the leading national provider of live, on-demand, expert-based weight loss coaching by toll-free telephone. The company's resources include the cornerstone one-on-one coaching, personalized meal and fitness guidelines, comprehensive 70-page weight-loss "workbook", The Ram Nut Diet book, and other tools that promote safe, natural and effective long-term weight loss and maintenance.

TrimTalk was founded by Leonard J. Ram, MD, a medical board certified gastroenterologist and physician nutrition specialist. The company offers direct, as-needed access to diet and fitness guidance, motivation, and support based on individual needs and schedules. A team of specially trained weight-loss coaches are accessible from 6 a. m. through midnight EST. TrimTalk clients also benefit from a professional managerial staff: a registered and licensed dietitian, exercise physiologist, and a social worker specializing in emotional education.

TrimTalk benefits include:
 Personal and confidential one-on-one coaching  Client centered programs  Convenient scheduling from anywhere  Adaptability to any diet or fitness plan  No costly supplements, drugs or diet food

"TrimTalk's distinctive services fill the untapped void between high cost drive-to weight loss centers with embarrassing weigh-ins, and impersonal weight loss web sites," said Dr. Ram. "Our approach represents a new breed of diet programs striving to help today's discerning, somewhat jaded, and 'serially unsuccessful' dieter. Combining our individualized approach with convenience, accessibility and anonymity creates a new industry paradigm. And we're thrilled to be leading the charge."

So is Debbie Chabot, who couldn't be happier she found TrimTalk!

About TrimTalk®
The company can be reached through its web site at www. trimtalk. com or by calling 877-875-8746. Dr. Ram, Debbie Chabot and Francine Seminara are available for interviews. TrimTalk® is operated by Ram Nutrition & Weight Loss, 1713 NW Federal Highway, Stuart, FL 34994. Press contact: Danielle Horton, Danielle @ trimtalk. com, 877-875-TRIM (8746).

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Athena Introduces &amp;#194;“Vitality&amp;#194;” - First Effervescent Vitamin Product Formulated for Women

Athena Introduces “Vitality” - First Effervescent Vitamin Product Formulated for Women

First effervescent vitamin product developed for women released in the US. Formulated by naturopathic physician, Dr. Michelle Hillis. Women's health and effervescent vitamins are two of the fastest growing categories in natural health.

(PRWEB) August 8, 2002

PORTLAND, OR (August 12, 2002) – Athena Labs, LLC (Athena), a natural effervescent vitamin company, today introduced Vitality – the first effervescent vitamin designed for women in the US market. Vitality contains a full array of B vitamins (including B6 and Folic Acid) with five additional nutrients essential women’s health. Vitality is designed to be an instant energy boost without caffeine or sugar, and provides optimal does of key vitamins for overall women’s health and prevention of disease.

Dr. Michelle Hillis, Athena founder and CEO said, “We are very excited about releasing Vitality. Women deserve high quality nutritional products for their health and active lifestyle. Vitality provides women with a great alternative to pills and other liquid B vitamins. The effervescent form is ideal because of the increased vitamin absorption and delicious flavor. Vitality is a convenient and effective solution for women looking to support their health and increase their energy.”

Athena Vitality is bridging two of the hottest trends in natural health. Effervescent vitamins have been one of the top sellers in natural health food stores. Additionally, the womenÂ’s wellness market has shown dramatic growth. AC Nielsen/SPINS reported that from November 2000 to November 2001 sales of womenÂ’s wellness products rose over 40% in mainstream supermarkets.

Vitality is packaged in convenient single serving sachets for women looking for quality health products that fit their busy schedule. The product is sold in boxes containing 30 servings. Retailers can also open a box and sell individual servings.

On the West Coast Vitality is distributed through Mountain Peoples Warehouse. Vitality is also available directly at www. AthenaVitamins. com.

FORMULATED BY A NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN

Naturopathic physician and Athena CEO, Dr. Michelle Hillis formulated Vitality. Dr. Hillis is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and holds a doctorate from National College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Michelle Hillis has a private practice in Portland, Oregon with a focus on womenÂ’s health.

ABOUT EFFERVESCENT VITAMINS

Effervescent vitamins come in powders that “effervesce” or “fizz” when added to water. Effervescent vitamins are prevalent in Europe and are rapidly growing in popularity in the US. Studies have shown that effervescent vitamins provide more absorption then capsules or pills – delivering a much more effective health benefit. Effervescent vitamins are also preferable for the 30,000,000 American’s who have difficulty-swallowing solid vitamins. Athena effervescent vitamins are all natural – containing no artificial sweeteners, sugar, or preservatives.

ABOUT ATHENA LABS, LLC (ATHENA)

Athena is a natural health company focused on effervescent vitamins. Founded by Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Michelle Hillis, AthenaÂ’s mission is to provide women with effective natural health solutions that fit their busy lifestyle. Athena is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

Significant Reductions in Air Pollution Attained by Petroecuador in Test of Green Plus TM Fuel Catalyst

Significant Reductions in Air Pollution Attained by Petroecuador in Test of Green Plus TM Fuel Catalyst

Biofriendly Corporation has introduced Green Plus TM, a liquid fuel combustion catalyst, the world's most effective solution for significantly improving fuel economy and reducing harmful emissions.

Quito, Ecuador (PRWEB) November 21, 2006

Biofriendly Corporation announced the results of tests conducted by Petroecuador, the national oil company of Ecuador. The tests were designed to evaluate the effectiveness of Green Plus TM in reducing major combustion gas emissions in diesel engines. The Research Technology Development Unit of Petroecuador supervised the tests, with the participation of Chemeng, a government approved testing organization.

The Petroecuador report concluded that Green Plus TM demonstrated an ability to significantly reduce the four major toxic and gaseous emissions of diesel fuel combustion that can lead to serious health problems and climate-changing effects.

The tests were conducted on diesel buses as well as stationary engines utilizing certified test equipment. The results of the stationary engines showed Carbon Monoxide (CO) emissions dropped by an average of 52.27%, Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions decreased by an average of 43.57%, and Sulfur Dioxide (SOx) emissions decreased by an average of 50.06%. On the mobile source bus engines, "The opacity of the smoke produced in the emissions of the two buses was reduced by levels of more than 90% in periods of five to fifteen days," according to Petroecuador, Carbon Monoxide was reduced by an average of 54.98%, Nitrogen Oxides reduced by 53 %, and Sulfur Dioxide by 4.66%.

According to the report, there is an "Urgent need to improve air quality" in Ecuador. Immediate and long-term reductions of respiratory diseases; decreases in the number of vehicles that emit large quantities of smoke; cleaner engines, buildings and cities; more tourism as a result of better air quality; and improved efficiency - are all potential benefits of using the Green Plus TM fuel catalyst.

Under development for over 10 years, Green Plus TM is a new product that employs nanotechnology (working at the molecular level) to achieve a breakthrough combination of improved fuel economy and reduced emissions. Green Plus TM is a liquid combustion catalyst that is added in very small quantities to fuel in order to create a more complete, cooler and more linear burn. The product has undergone rigorous testing in the United States and Europe, and has over 75 million miles of on-road/on-ocean use. Green Plus TM is now available commercially in Ecuador.

About Biofriendly Corporation

Biofriendly Corporation has introduced Green Plus TM, a liquid fuel combustion (http://www. biofriendly. com/greenplus. htm) catalyst, the world's most effective solution for significantly improving fuel economy and reducing harmful emissions. Green Plus TM is designed for use in diesel, gasoline and other hydrocarbon-based fuels. This patent-pending product was invented by the same innovators who created Vortoil, the award-winning oil-water separator for offshore oil production.

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HealthSouth to Join Access Medical Card Network

HealthSouth to Join Access Medical Card Network

HealthSouth Corporation, Birmingham, Alabama, has signed a contract for its surgery centers in the San Francisco Bay Area to join the AccessMedical Provider Network. HealthSouth joins a growing network of over 400 physicians and healthcare facilities to offer affordable healthcare alternatives for the uninsured and the self-pay patients who are members of the AccessMedicalCard program.

PLEASANTON, CA (PRWEB) May 13, 2004 -

– AccessMedicalCard Affordable Health Program announced today that HealthSouth Corporation, Birmingham, Alabama, has signed a contract for its surgery centers in the San Francisco Bay Area to join the AccessMedical Provider Network. HealthSouth joins a growing network of over 400 physicians and healthcare facilities to offer affordable healthcare alternatives for the uninsured and the self-pay patients who are members of the AccessMedicalCard program. AccessMedicalCard is not medical insurance. It is a healthcare discount program with direct contracts for reduced-fee healthcare with each of its providers. “Discounts for members of the AccessMedicalCard program are 40% below our standard fees”, says Karen Stevens, Administrator of the Tri-Valley Surgery Center, Pleasanton, CA.

HealthSouth CorporationÂ’s Bay Area surgery centers that have joined the AccessMedicalCard provider network include: Blackhawk Surgery Center, Danville, CA; Tri-Valley Surgery Center, Pleasanton, CA; Castro Valley Surgery Center, Castro Valley, CA; San Francisco Surgery Center, San Francisco; Forest Surgery Center, San Jose, CA

These HealthSouth surgery centers are licensed by the State of California and accredited by The Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). HealthSouthÂ’s surgery centers are designed to meet the highest standards of care and to perform various types of outpatient surgical procedures such as orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, gynecology, gastroenterology, general surgery, plastic surgery and podiatry.

”With insurance coverage for many procedures being decreased and an increased number of self-pay patients, today’s medical consumers are looking for cost-effective alternatives. Advances in medical technology mean that many procedures that once required a hospital stay, can be now performed safely and effectively on an outpatient basis in a Surgery Center,” said Neurosurgeon, Robert Lieberson, M. D. who performs complex neurosurgical spine surgery at the Tri-Valley Surgery Center, Pleasanton, CA.

Discounts for outpatient surgeries include the fees of anesthesiologists and the surgeons who are also members of the AccessMedical Provider Network. AccessMedicalCard has reduced the price of outpatient surgeries by thousands of dollars. For example, the savings on a procedure such as a knee arthroscopy average $4,000 to $5,000. Savings on a colonoscopy average $1,500 and procedures as complex as spine surgery are priced to save AccessMedicalCard members over $10,000. Hospital prices for the same procedure are as high as $40,000.

AccessMedicalCard is the first program in the nation to offer global fee discounting of outpatient surgery for the uninsured and self-pay patient. “By negotiating discounts for surgical professional fees, anesthesiology fees and surgery center facility fees we can dramatically lower the costs of outpatient care,” says Neal Gilbert, President of Surgical Care Partners, Inc. “Approximately 90% of the surgical procedures performed in a hospital can be safely performed in an outpatient surgery center. AccessMedicalCard has further reduced the cost of healthcare by eliminating all claims processing, billing, accounts receivable management and bad debts for its providers and members.”

HealthSouth surgery centers, along with other surgery centers in the AccessMedical Provider Network, offer overnight care. Overnight care extends the range and complexity of the procedures surgery centers can offer. Hundreds, and even thousands of dollars, can be added to the savings for AccessMedicalCard members when the discounts of services, such as diagnostic imaging (X-Ray, CT and MRI) and physical therapy are included.

About AccessMedicalCard

AccessMedicalCard is a rapidly growing Bay Area PPO network of over 400 physicians and outpatient providers, dedicated to offering a web-enabled, fee-for-service discount, membership-based healthcare program for families, individuals and businesses. The physician members of the network use lower cost ancillary providers as an alternative to more costly hospital care. The AccessMedical Provider Network includes surgery centers, diagnostic imaging centers, specialty and primary care urgent care networks and centers, physical therapists, mental health providers, dentists and medical gases and DME. Headquartered in Pleasanton, California, and founded by Bay Area healthcare professionals, the Company is devoted to making affordable quality healthcare a reality for the uninsured and the self-pay patient. The AccessMedicalCard initiative provides a comprehensive outpatient program offering consumers’ quality healthcare in their community, when they need it at prices they can afford. There are no claims forms, deductibles, denials for pre-existing conditions or age based premiums. AccessMedicalCard is a provider network which has individual contracts with each of its providers. AccessMedicalCard also offers a low cost Business Program. Monthly membership costs for individuals are $25 per month and $69 per month for a family. AccessMedicalCard’s “Show Them That You Care” business program range from $14.95 to $19.95 per employee per month. For more information about AccessMedicalCard, please visit www. accessmedicalcard. com or call (925) 460-8895.

About HealthSouth

HealthSouth is the nationÂ’s largest provider of outpatient surgery, diagnostic imaging and rehabilitative healthcare services, operating nearly 1,700 facilities nationwide and abroad. HealthSouth can be found on the Web at www. healthsouth. com.

Nutritional Supplements are for general prevention!

Nutritional Supplements are for general prevention!

Informations for optimal health with nutritional supplements

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The First Business of Pet Writing Conference Features Publishing Insiders, Pet Industry Leaders and Companies Committed to Animal Health and Wellness

The First Business of Pet Writing Conference Features Publishing Insiders, Pet Industry Leaders and Companies Committed to Animal Health and Wellness

Aspiring and seasoned pet writers gather in New York City to learn more about the business of pet writing, image building and pet products from industry experts. Pet Expert Charlotte Reed of The Pet Socialite, Inc. host this pet writing conference on Saturday, February 7, 2009.

New York, NY (PRWEB) January 6, 2009

Canine aficionados around the world know that February in New York City is synonymous with the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. On Saturday, February 7th, writing enthusiasts who write about pets will gather at The Business of Pet Writing Conference at the Radisson Martinique and rub elbows with the best in the publishing and pet industries.

Pet books, magazines, scripts and columns are multiplying like fleas. According the American Pet Products Association, total pet expenditures are expected to top $43 billion in 2008, and pet books have been a significant part of those revenues. Americans are said to own 88.3 million dogs, and books like Marley and Me, a NY Times bestseller, is now a top grossing film after being released for only a few weeks after Christmas. With the new book, Dewey, cat owners and their 74.8 million pets can boast their own Times bestseller, that is also slated to become a movie, starring Meryl Streep.

"More than ever, pet writers need to hone their skills," said Charlotte Reed, pet expert and proprietor of The Pet Socialite, Inc. "The downturn in the economy, coupled with the stiff literary competition out there, gives all the more reason for writers to attend The Business of Pet Writing Conference, where they can learn from the best in the business and make valuable contacts."

Many respected publishing professionals will be in attendance. They include:

Dick Donahue, senior editor at Publishers Weekly, will kick off the day with a keynote speech: Pet Book Selling and Publishing.

Paul Aiken, Executive Director of the Author's Guild will talk on the subject, Negotiations and Book Contracts.

As for the important issues of image facing pet writers and writing, David Hahn, Vice-President of Planned Television Arts, and Amy Greeman of Storey Publishing will talk about: Handling Book Publicity.

Susan Canavan, senior editor at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt will speak about: Tips for Having a Successful Relationship with an Editor while Maura Teitlebaum, of Abrams Artists Agency will present: How to Find the Right Literary Agent. Beth Adelman, president of Adelman Editorial Services will share her expertise on: Writing Better Book Proposals.

A research panel of pet industry organizations will address current trends in animal health, business and product manufacturing. Representatives from the American Animal Hospital Association, American Kennel Club, American Pet Products Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, Animal Health Institute, Automobile Association of America, National Animal Supplement Council, Pet Food Institute, and the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council are participating.

Editors (Alpine Publications, Alyson Books, Barron's Educational Series, Bowtie Press/Kennel Club Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, John Wiley & Sons, Quirk Books, St. Martin's Press, Storey Publishing, TFH Publications, AKC Gazette/Family Dog, and Dog Fancy) and agents (Epstein Literary and Folio Literary Mangement) will be available to meet with writer attendees.

In addition, the esteemed group of conference sponsors include: American Kennel Club Publications; Castor & Pollux Pet Works; Comfort Zone; Dyson; Halo, Purely for Pets; and The Metropolitan Dog Club.

The day has been organized by the following schedule:

8:00 a. m. -8:25 a. m.--Breakfast and Check-in
8:30 a. m. -9:00 a. m.--Keynote: Pet Book Selling Publishing Trends
9:10 a. m. -10:00 a. m.--Writing Better Book Proposal
10:10 a. m. -11:00 a. m.--How to Find the Right Literary Agent for You & Your Book
11:10 a. m. -12:00 p. m.--How to Make the Most of Your Relationship with Your Editor
12:00 p. m. -1:00 p. m.--Lunch sponsored by the Radisson Martinique
1:00 p. m. -1:30 p. m.-- Introduction to the 133rd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
1:30 p. m. -2:30 p. m.--Book Contract Negotiations
2:40 p. m. -3:30 p. m.--Handling Book Publicity
3:30 p. m. 4:45 p. m.--Research Panel Discussion

Space is limited. Registration closes Monday, February 2, 2009. For more information about The Business of Pet Writing Conference, contact: The Pet Socialite, Inc. PO Box 398, New York, NY 10012. Email: info (at) petwritingconference. com. Phone: 212-631-3648. Fax: 888-492-3452.

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Culinary Institute of Virginia Holds First Graduation

Culinary Institute of Virginia Holds First Graduation

Culinary Institute of Virginia, the School of Culinary Arts at ECPI College of Technology, is holding its first graduation on May 30. The graduating class of 50 students will have completed the 18-month program and be awarded an Associate Degree in Culinary Science.

NORFOLK, Va. (PRWEB) May 27, 2008

The graduation will be held at the Norfolk Airport Hilton at 4:30 pm with a reception to follow at the Culinary Institute of Virginia. The keynote speaker is Alisa L. Bailey, president and CEO of Virginia Tourism Corporation. Admission to both events is by invitation only.

Leadership at the Culinary Institute of Virginia is overwhelmingly pleased with industry validation of the program. The roster of hotels and food service companies that participate in the required externship program includes 150 companies such as Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Coastal Grill, Tidewater Hotels and Resorts, and River Stone Chop House.

Soon-to-be graduates of the Culinary Institute of Virginia are finding employment not only in the Hampton Roads region at local hotels and restaurants, but also throughout the East Coast.

"We are very pleased to showcase our graduates to potential employers," says Mark Dreyfus, president of the Culinary Institute of Virginia. "One of our goals is to increase the awareness of the culinary talents in Hampton Roads. These graduates and the ones in years to come will help us realize that goal."

For more information, visit www. chefva. com.

About ECPI College of Technology:

ECPI College of Technology is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Bachelor of Science, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees. With campuses in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, ECPI, a private college established in 1966, offers convenient classes during the day, evening, or online; graduate employment services are provided. IT certification classes are also available.

ECPI's many fields of study include: TECHNOLOGY: Biomedical Technology, Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, Database Programming, Network Security, Web Development, Medical Imaging Technology, Simulation & Game Programming, Wireless Systems; BUSINESS: Accounting; Business Administration, Criminal Justice; HEALTH SCIENCES: Dental Assisting, Massage Therapy, Medical Administration, Medical Assisting, Medical Radiography, Physical Therapist Assistant, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, Surgical Technology; CULINARY: Culinary Arts. (Available programs vary by campus.) For more information, visit www. ecpi. edu.

Latest Protocols for Cancer Prevention: Internationally Renowned Panel of Medical Experts Present The Fellowship in Integrative Cancer Therapy

Latest Protocols for Cancer Prevention: Internationally Renowned Panel of Medical Experts Present The Fellowship in Integrative Cancer Therapy

Nearly half of all patients will get cancer during their lifetime, yet more than 50% of these cases can be prevented. An internationally renowned panel of medical experts presents the latest medical protocols in early detection, proactive prevention, and integrative treatment, at August 12-15th session of The Fellowship in Integrative Cancer Therapy (http://www. worldhealth. net/fellowships/integrative-cancer-fellowship/).

Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) August 2, 2010

The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M; http://www. worldhealth. net (http://www. worldhealth. net)) presents the first and only existing fellowship in Integrative Cancer Therapy (http://www. worldhealth. net/fellowships/integrative-cancer-fellowship/ (http://www. worldhealth. net/fellowships/integrative-cancer-fellowship/)). Integrative Cancer Treatment is a unique therapy for treating individuals with cancer. This therapy utilizes multiple modalities, including but not limited to, off-label pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, vaccines and other types of immunotherapy, novel drugs/substances not yet approved in the U. S., dietary treatments, mind-body techniques, hyperthermia, homeopathy, in addition to traditional therapy.

The A4M hosts “Module I: The Molecular Biology of Cancer” on August 12-13 and “Module II: Understanding Tumor Classification, Staging, and Grading” on August 14-15, taking place in Boca Raton, FL. Featured speakers include:
 Dr. Mark Rosenberg –Director of the Fellowship in Integrative Therapy, and recently appeared on Fox News for inducing remission on a patient with metastatic lung cancer (to liver and spine) that was refractory to chemotherapy.  Dr. James Meschino - Director of Nutritional Therapies at the Canadian Integrative Cancer Immunotherapies Clinic, in Toronto, Canada. He is the author of four nutrition/ wellness/ anti-aging books, and regularly delivers seminars to major corporations and at continuing education conferences for health care practitioners.  Dr. Dipnarine Maharaj - Medical Director and founder of the South Florida Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplant Institute, one of the few completely outpatient bone marrow/stem cell transplant facilities in the country.  Dr. Aaron E. Katz - Associate Professor of Clinical Urology and the Vice Chairman of Urology at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Katz is currently serving as the Principle Investigator for numerous clinical trials.  Dr. Olivier Wenker - Professor of Anesthesiology and M. D. Anderson Cancer Center’s Director of Technology Discovery. He is triple European board certified in anesthesiology, critical care and emergency/disaster medicine.  Dr. Stephen Hoption Cann – Trained in epidemiology and biostatistics, human biology, and cancer immunology. His teaching activities include teaching concepts of general epidemiology, public health surveillance, Canadian and international public health systems, communicable disease epidemiology, and social determinants of health and communication skills for physicians in training.  Gar Hildenbrand - Epidemiologist with broad knowledge and experience in the evaluation of alternative methods of cancer management. He is also a federal policy expert and political activist for reform of the cancer industry.  Dr. Arturo O’Bryne - For two decades he has been the Director of Education for Latin America and Spain of the International Society of Homotoxicology e. V. conducting more than 800 seminaries in Chile, Argentina, Brasil, Ecuador, Venezuela, Panamá, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Mexico, USA and Spain.

Help your patients avoid cancer, as nearly half may be diagnosed with the disease during their lifetime and more than 50% of cancers are preventable. These statistics are what prompted Dr. Mark Rosenberg to pioneer the Fellowship in Integrative Cancer Therapy. All healthcare practitioners, regardless of specialty, can benefit from the Integrative Cancer Fellowship. The knowledge gained from attending this fellowship will allow practitioners to provide improved cancer treatments, allowing a better quality and quantity of life for cancer patients. In addition, practitioners will be learning “cutting edge” therapies.

Call to reserve your seat today! Call 1-888-997-0112 or 561-997-0112 and mention promotion code “CANCERAUG” for special pricing.

Please visit http://www. worldhealth. net/fellowships/integrative-cancer-fellowship/ (http://www. worldhealth. net/fellowships/integrative-cancer-fellowship/) for a detailed schedule for The Fellowship in Integrative Cancer Therapy.

The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Inc. ("A4M") is a non-profit medical society dedicated to the advancement of technology to detect, prevent, and treat aging related disease and to promote research into methods to retard and optimize the human aging process. A4M is also dedicated to educating physicians, scientists, and members of the public on biomedical sciences, breaking technologies, and anti-aging issues. A4M believes that the disabilities associated with normal aging are caused by physiological dysfunction which in many cases are ameliorable to medical treatment, such that the human lifespan can be increased, and the quality of one's life enhanced as one grows chronologically older. A4M seeks to disseminate information concerning innovative science and research as well as treatment modalities designed to prolong the human lifespan. Anti-Aging Medicine is based on the scientific principles of responsible medical care consistent with those of other healthcare specialties. Although A4M seeks to disseminate information on many types of medical treatments, it does not promote or endorse any specific treatment nor does it sell or endorse any commercial product.

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Mothering: Three Generations of Women Share Yoga and Much More

Mothering: Three Generations of Women Share Yoga and Much More

Grandmother, Daughter and Granddaughter strengthen their relationships while practicing yoga.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) May 11, 2006

In Seattle, Washington, Joy Atwood, Teresa Luttrell and Lizzie Luttrell are sharing a path that is deepening their relationships while improving their health and wellbeing. Grandmother Joy, 68, has joined her daughter, Teresa, 46, and 16 year old granddaughter Lizzie in a journey called Dahn Yoga (www. dahnyoga. com).

Dahn Yoga (sometimes referred to as Dahn Hak or Dahnhak) began as an ancient Korean training program to educate the population on how to develop both the mind and the body. “Dahn” means energy, vitality, and origin of life, and "Hak" means study, philosophy, and theory. Dahn Yoga practitioners learn how to listen to their bodies, rest their minds, and become more reflective and calm.

Teresa was the first to discover the practice and four years later she is an advanced healer and teacher.

“I was ‘divinely guided’ to Dahn and wandered into a Dahn Center without knowing what it was all about,” Teresa said. Coincidentally, that very same week Teresa had also begun a separate quest to become a Religious Science minister and is currently working on a masters degree in consciousness studies. “My ministerial call is to be a healer of divisions caused by religion and to bridge the Western philosophies largely embraced in the United States and the Eastern teachings of the Asian countries. My religious training addresses world religions, quantum physics, philosophy, mind-body medicine and psychology—primarily but not exclusively the Western traditions--while my Dahn training is rooted in Eastern cultures,” she noted.

Her enthusiasm for not only the yoga program but other Dahn teachings inspired her mom to get involved who had suffered pain from fibromyalgia, a common condition of widespread muscular pain and fatigue. “Dahn changed my life. I could hardly get out of bed, get in or out of the car because of my fibromyalgia. I figured I’d done it all - I’d been married raised kids, I was through. I had no vision and I’d shut down all the energy in my body,” said Joy.

She then discovered Dahn Yoga which opened the energy channels in her body and reduced the pain and discomfort from her illness. She also began teaching the related Brain Respiration program to children, giving her a renewed vision and purpose. Brain Respiration is a special way of breathing which makes the brain active by means of “Ki” – Korean expression for Bio-energy or power of life. Through Brain Respiration the blood and energy circulation is activated, bringing more oxygen to the brain. The program is used widely with children to help them improve their learning comprehension. Studies show kids also increase concentration, confidence and the ability to handle stress, leading to a positive outlook on life.

Not to be left out, high school sophomore Lizzie has also embraced the teachings of Dahn Yoga after seeing how much happier her mother and grandmother became after starting the yoga program. “I figured, ‘hey why not’, even if it doesn’t work for me, at least I’ll get more flexible,” recalls Lizzie. As it turns out, it did work for her and she loves it. In addition to the yoga classes, she has taken some tai chi classes and has gone to something called the Healer School in mystical Sedona, Arizona during which she learned to overcome her fears and become a stronger, more confident person. Lizzie is now a full-time International Baccalaureate student, an intensive global academic program offered at her high school. Her mom credits Lizzie's Dahn experience for the marked reduction in her stress levels that have been evident this year, as well as her daughter's desire to go to an IB school abroad next year—which is not something that the pre-Dahn Lizzie would likely have chosen because of lack of confidence. "She recognizes her tendency for shyness but now chooses to do what's needed to strengthen those areas within her," said her mom.

The Dahn experience has also deepened her relationship with her mother. “My mom and I have always been close, but I think that sharing our love of Dahnhak has brought us closer, and that’s something I’m always thankful for,” she said.

“The women in our family have always had a strong connection, but the experiences we’ve shared through our Dahn training have made us happier and stronger,” said Teresa. Mothers Day is Sunday, May 14 and these three generations of dynamic women plan to spend the day together; not the typical brunch but likely something spontaneous and meaningful to them.

For more information on Dahn Yoga, a holistic training program that empowers individuals to find tools that they can use to manage their own well-being, and its related programs, visit the website at www. dahnyoga. com.

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Blue Ocean Alpha Revolutionizes ETF Portfolio Outsourcing

Blue Ocean Alpha Revolutionizes ETF Portfolio Outsourcing

ETF Portfolio Partners, WallachBeth Capital and Millennium Trust Company announce Blue Ocean Alpha, an ETF portfolio outsourcing solution offering the efficient combination of actively managed ETF-based portfolios, better trade execution without minimum trade costs, and RIA omnibus account client services.

Overland Park, KS (PRWEB) February 4, 2010

ETF Portfolio Partners, WallachBeth Capital and Millennium Trust Company announce Blue Ocean Alpha, an innovative solution for Investment Advisors that offers sub-advisory ETF portfolio management, omnibus trading and custody for accounts of all sizes.

“Blue Ocean Alpha is the first solution of its kind that seamlessly combines all of the key elements for alpha creation, relying on the expertise of three leading ETF service companies: ETF Portfolio Partners, WallachBeth Capital and Millennium Trust, to provide Advisors with a comprehensive ETF solution,” said John Balevic, senior vice president of Millennium Trust.

“There is a powerful trend emerging where Advisors are increasingly seeking to use ETFs in client portfolios. Blue Ocean Alpha offers an outsourced, turnkey approach that allows Advisors to focus their time and efforts on growing their businesses while still controlling the existing client relationships,” said Richard Romey, president of ETF Portfolio Partners.

Delivering proven, consistent and professional ETF portfolio management, along with exceptional trading execution with minimal transaction costs, regardless of account size, Blue Ocean Alpha allows any Investment Advisor to offer their clients a superior ETF-based portfolio.

In a 2008 State Street Global Advisors survey of investment professionals, 60% reported that ETFs have fundamentally changed the way they construct investment portfolios. 67% called ETFs the most innovative vehicle of the last two decades. With 800 ETFs and assets over $1 trillion, these “modern day mutual funds” account for over 30% of all equity trading volume on domestic exchanges. Providing access to virtually every segment of the global capital market, ETF assets are expected to grow dramatically over the next decade. “Blue Ocean Alpha streamlines any Advisor’s entrance into this expanding marketplace,” said William Koehler, CFA, chief investment officer of ETF Portfolio Partners.

For more information on Blue Ocean Alpha, visit www. blueoceanalpha. com.

About ETF Portfolio Partners
ETF Portfolio Partners, Inc., headquartered in Leawood, KS, is a fee-based SEC Registered Investment Advisor offering nine risk-adjusted and three alternative investment strategy portfolios comprised entirely of ETFs. The firm offers investors a powerful alternative to mutual fund-based portfolios and packaged financial products. Its disciplined approach combines proven strategies, a responsible fee structure, transparency and accessibility. More information on ETF Portfolio Partners is available at www. etfportfoliopartners. com.

About WallachBeth Capital
WallachBeth Capital LLC, headquartered in New York, NY, is an “inter-market-broker” specializing in exchange-listed equity options and index products, ETF’s, listed and OTC equities, and non-US equities. Operating on a fully-disclosed, agency-only basis, its role is to demystify the challenges of navigating orders within highly-fragmented markets, and to provide the vital link between those seeking liquidity and those providing best price execution. More information on WallachBeth Capital is available at www. wallachbeth. com.

About Millennium Trust Company
Millennium Trust Company, headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, is an industry leader in administrative and custodial services. Millennium custodies alternative and traditional assets in IRAs, Solo 401(k)s and custody accounts, offers cost-effective 403(b) solutions, creates customized Automatic Rollover programs, provides integrated Health Savings Account solutions, and designs unique trading platforms for Investment Advisors. Additional information about Millennium Trust Company can be found at www. mtrustcompany. com.

ETF Portfolio Partners, Inc., WallachBeth Capital, Inc. and Millennium Trust Company, LLC are not affiliates. Millennium Trust performs the duties of a custodian and, as such, does not provide investment advice or sell investments, nor offer any tax or legal advice.

For more information, contact Richard Romey or William Koehler, CFA, at 913-851-1100 or toll-free at 1-877-913-8511.

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Physician Produces Fitness Podcast to Confront the Growing Burden of Chronic Disease

Physician Produces Fitness Podcast to Confront the Growing Burden of Chronic Disease

The Fitness Rocks Podcast has added three new health and fitness authorities to its panel of experts. Fitness Rocks provides a weekly podcast by a physician on topics of healthy weight loss, eating habits, and exercise. The podcast is a weekly conversation on how to be healthy.

Cape Cod, MA (PRWEB) October 21, 2006

The Fitness Rocks Podcast (www. fitnessrocks. org), created and produced by Monte Ladner, M. D. (Dr. Monte), has added three new fitness professionals to its panel of experts. Paul Sorace, M. S. holds a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology and is a member of the Cardiac Rehabilitation staff at Hackensack Medical Center in New Jersey. Susan Kraus, M. S. R. D holds a Masters degree in Nutrition. Mary Guarino, Ph. D. holds a doctorate in Applied Developmental Psychology and is the owner of Stellar Self (www. stellarself. com), a Life and Wellness coaching practice in Washington, DC. All three have published several articles on topics related to Health and Fitness. Dr. Guarino is the author of It’s Your Time Now: What Will You Do With It? Each of the three will be appearing in guest interviews on a monthly basis on the podcast.

Monte Ladner, M. D. began producing Fitness Rocks in June of 2006. He has produced sixteen weekly shows, and the podcast has had over 11,000 unique downloads primarily from Apple iTunes. The Podcast is free.

The motivation behind Fitness Rocks was Dr. Ladner’s clinical observations of the poor general health of most of his patients, and what he perceived as their lack of basic knowledge about how to live a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Ladner notes that chronic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and others account for hundreds of billions of dollars in health care spending every year in the USA. Chronic diseases are largely preventable by following the basic tenets of healthy living – regular exercise, a healthy diet, not smoking, avoiding excessive alcohol, and maintaining a healthy weight. Sadly, according to an article in the Archives of Internal Medicine, only about three percent of Americans follow these healthy habits.

The Fitness Rocks Podcast is Dr. Ladner’s attempt to “teach people how to be healthy.” Dr. Ladner is also interested in debunking what he calls the “fitness mythology” that permeates popular culture. The Fitness Rocks Podcast steers people away from unnecessary dietary supplements and fad diets and points them in the direction of sensible lifestyle habits backed by the weight of sound research provided in the current mainstream, peer-reviewed medical literature.

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Enovate Honored as One of the 2010 “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch”

Enovate Honored as One of the 2010 “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch”

Enovate has been recognized as one of the 2010 “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch,”

Ferndale, MI (PRWEB) March 31, 2010

Enovate (http://www. enovateit. com), is an international provider of mobile (http://www. enovateit. com/pro_com. html) and wall mounted computer workstations (http://www. enovateit. com/pro_wallstation. html) for the healthcare environment, has been recognized as one of the 2010 “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch,” an awards program sponsored by the Edward Lowe Foundation and presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business.

Enovate will be honored at an awards ceremony during the sixth annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business event, April 29 in Lansing, Mich.

Enovate provides multiple vehicles for medication delivery, computerized physician order entry, and the implementation for clinical documentation. “We understand that caregivers are inundated with a lot of demands. We at Enovate are working hard to build products that are worry-free—so that caregivers can focus on what really matters, the patient,” says Fred Calero COO and co-founder of Enovate. “With comfortable ergonomics, infection control and sustainable materials, Enovate’s products are setting a new standard in the Health Information Technology industry." Light weight, soft corners, and manufactured with antimicrobial materials — these are just a few of the many reasons hospitals choose our products.”

“Now 300 strong, the second-stage businesses that comprise the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch have not only persevered through challenging times, but also found opportunities to grow,” says Penny Lewandowski, director of entrepreneurship development at the Edward Lowe Foundation. “They continue to hire and develop new markets for their products and services. Some have attracted significant amounts of venture capital, while others have been awarded prestigious federal grants. They are making a substantial difference in their communities — and their industries. Our 2010 inductees are proof that entrepreneurs are, and always have been, the future of Michigan’s economy.”

Companies making it to the “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch” list are a remarkable group of second-stage companies. Defined as having 6 to 99 full-time-equivalent employees and generating $750,000 to $50 million in annual revenue or working capital from investors or grants, these companies form the back-bone of Michigan’s economy. Representing all regions of the state and a diverse range of industries, companies like Enovate are known for their exceptional entrepreneurial leadership, creation of innovation or use of innovation in creative ways, and their sustainable competitive advantage.
Winners were selected by Michigan-based judges from the banking, economic development, entrepreneurship development and venture capital communities.

Michigan 50 Companies to Watch is presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business.
PNC Bank is the lead underwriter for Michigan Celebrates Small Business, with additional underwriting support from Clark Hill PLC, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Michigan Certified Development Corporation, Accident Fund Insurance Company of America, Comcast Business Class, Comcast Spotlight, and Dynamic Edge.

Michigan Celebrates Small Business is presented in association with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center, Small Business Association of Michigan, the U. S. Small Business Administration – Michigan, and the Edward Lowe Foundation.

Information about the 2010 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch program can be found at http://Michigan. CompaniesToWatch. org (http://Michigan. CompaniesToWatch. org). For information about Michigan Celebrates Small Business, visit http://MichiganCelebrates. biz (http://MichiganCelebrates. biz).

About EnovateIT, LLC
Headquartered in Ferndale, Michigan, Enovate is a national provider of mobile and wall mounted clinical workstations for the healthcare environment. Enovate provides multiple solutions for medication delivery, computerized physician order entry, clinical documentation, and language translation products and services.

Enovate - advancing health information technology

For more information, please contact Enovate at (877)258-8030 or visit www. enovateit. com or www. enovateusa. com.

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Parents: Don't Let Your Kids Get Stuck Without Shots

Parents: Don't Let Your Kids Get Stuck Without Shots

Back to school time and El Paso children line up to get immunized.

El Paso, TX (PRWEB) August 6, 2007

As children begin to prepare to return to school, immunizations should top the priority list this summer. As immunization recommendations have changed, parents should take this time to have their shot record reviewed and get their child's vaccination record up to date. ProAction has once again partnered with area school districts to conduct a month-long sweep of area schools.

Health officials are now recommending a second dose of chicken pox vaccine, which could help them prevent contracting the highly contagious and itchy illness. Other vaccine recommendations would also include application of a new type of Tetanus vaccine with now includes a whooping cough component. Typically children over 11 can seek out the new tetanus shot.

"We are now able to vaccinate against over 14 preventable diseases -- a wonderful feat for the healthcare community. It is now our chief mission to assure that everybody is able to reap the benefits of these remarkable breakthroughs," said Dusty Warden, Outreach Coordinator for ProAction.

"By visiting as many areas as possible, we can help assure that every child has an opportunity to be immunized, allow them to enter or continue school and ultimately creating healthier communities," Warden continued.

Immunization outreach clinics will span across all parts of El Paso County. Earlier this year ProAction also expanded their clinic hours, which should also help accommodate the larger than normal crowds expected during this time of year.

Patients presenting Medicaid or CHIP will receive their immunizations at no cost, otherwise immunizations are only $10.00 per child, regardless of the number of shots received. A list of immunization locations and times can be found at www. ImmunizeElPaso. org or by calling 915/533-3414.

Background Information
ProAction Community Health is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to promoting health and safety in El Paso County, serving the metro and rural areas of the region. ProAction works in partnership with the El Paso City-County Health & Environmental District in immunization projects across the city and is also registered with the Texas Department of State Health Services as a Vaccines For Children provider. This recognition allows us to provide free and low-cost immunization for all residents including low income and un/under-insured. For more information, we can be reached at the below.

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Platinum Lifestyle Changes, Inc. is Pleased to Announce America's Most Exciting New Weight Control Program

Platinum Lifestyle Changes, Inc. is Pleased to Announce America's Most Exciting New Weight Control Program

The hottest and most effective new weight control program is now available online. Because platinum has come to signify the highest of standards, we have chosen that name to reflect the quality of our programs. Using only the most proven techniques, you will learn how to develop and maintain your own personal healthy lifestyle. Everything you need is right here, and it is effective for men, women, and even children. If you are at all serious about a healthier life, why wait? Save time! Save money! Lose weight! Be healthier!

Libertyville, Ill. (PRWEB) May 15, 2009

Platinum Lifestyle Changes, Inc. is pleased to announce America's most exciting new weight control program. Using only the most successful and well-researched techniques, the program was developed by noted psychologist, Dr. Allan Markle, who has conducted weight control programs for more than 30 years. Because of its long history of success and the fact that it is tailored to each individual, it is called Your Platinum Weight Loss Program.

With obesity having reached epidemic proportions, Dr. Markle's primary goal was to make the program available to the greatest possible number of people. He soon realized that the first important step was to make the program available online, avoiding expensive publishing and shipping costs. Not only is the cost incredibly low, but with the tips for saving money on food bills, the program will more than pay for itself. In addition, the program is written in clear, straightforward language and can be read in less than a half hour.

The program is not a diet, but a lifestyle change designed to provide a lifetime of healthier living. There are no drugs, no illegal foods, and no feelings of extreme hunger. Exercise is tailored to each individual's needs and schedule, and even their favorite high-calorie foods can be budgeted into their weekly intake. Lifetime membership in the program is now available for the introductory rate of $12.95, which is the only fee that members will ever have to pay. Membership includes the entire Platinum Weight Loss Program, a live chat room to exchange ideas and offer support to each other, a message board to exchange recipes and other suggestions, and regular updates from Dr. Markle about the latest weight control news. To join now or find out more about the program, visit their website at platinumlifestylechanges. com

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First Performance-Based Medical Marketing Company Launches

First Performance-Based Medical Marketing Company Launches

Health Services Media Rolls Out its Flagship Performance-Based Chiropractor Marketing Product in San Francisco and Miami Markets

Denver, CO (PRWEB) October 19, 2010

Health Services Media (HSM), a groundbreaking cost per acquisition medical marketing company servicing the chiropractic community, announces the initial rollout of their services in the San Francisco, CA, and Miami, FL, metropolitan areas. HSM’s innovative marketing programs attract new chiropractic patients on a fixed cost per lead basis. Because HSM removes the burden of new client acquisition, the chiropractic professional is able to focus exclusively on client well-being while still growing their patient base.

HSM utilizes proven methods of local advertising (radio, television and the internet) to attract new clients to their network of preferred chiropractors. New patients are then able to book appointments directly with local community chiropractors who have joined the network. Clients know they are getting a chiropractor vetted through HSM and chiropractors no longer have to worry about their advertising efforts.

HSM representative Brandon Blum remarks, “In this depressed economic climate, many chiropractors feel it can be especially difficult to fund costly advertising campaigns and attract new patients. Some were experiencing a dwindling client base and felt frustrated and worried about declining revenues. They found the solution to this dilemma with our unique cost per lead model. Now the doctor knows exactly what a new patient costs and can leave the advertising to us.”

The HSM service is actually quite simple. A chiropractor contracts for the exclusive rights to new patients in their zip code and provides HSM with a description of their practice (specialties, education, office hours, etc.). HSM then targets their advertising to the pertinent localities and attracts potential patients who want to consult with a doctor in their area. Interested patients contact HSM, who in turn record their contact information and transfer them to the nearest network chiropractor. Now that the chiropractor has a booked client, all they need to worry about is treating the patient.

Health Services Media plans to aggressively expand their chiropractic lead system nationwide during the 3rd quarter of 2010. HSM is confident that as they grow, word will spread regarding the benefits of chiropractic treatment as a non-surgical, non-evasive alternative to traditional medical procedures. HSM, the first performance-based medical marketing company for chiropractors, truly is charting a new course for medical professionals.

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Leader in Dementia Care Products Accelerates Expansion into Japan

Leader in Dementia Care Products Accelerates Expansion into Japan

Medical Care Corporation, the leading provider of dementia care products in the U. S., accelerates its expansion into Japan supported by government initiatives to detect, prevent and effectively manage dementia.

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) March 13, 2007

Medical Care Corporation (MCC), a California-based healthcare technology company, and three Japanese healthcare service organizations have announced a restructuring of their existing partnership agreements. To more effectively serve new Japanese government wellness initiatives, Saint-Care Corporation, Millennia Corporation, and Imagine Global Care Corporation will collaborate in Japan to speed the adoption of MCC's dementia care products and to efficiently perform wellness assessments on a mass scale.

The longevity of the Japanese population and the rising costs of caring for the elderly have led the Japanese government to develop guidelines for the prevention of dementia. These new guidelines, which include dementia preventative assessments for the elderly, will go into effect beginning in April 2007. Following this campaign, a dementia risk management initiative for younger adults will take effect in April 2008.

One key factor in successfully managing the health of an aging population is the availability of effective tools for assessing cognitive health. "MCC's dementia care products can facilitate prevention, early detection, and management of dementia more effectively than any other available technology. When early stage memory loss is detected, timely intervention can significantly improve treatment efficacy, delay progression of the underlying problem, and improve the patient's quality of life. Doing so is the key to reducing the economic and social burdens of dementing disorders like Alzheimer's disease," says Dennis Fortier, CEO of Medical Care Corporation.

Saint-Care Corporation provides home healthcare services and manages care facilities; Millennia Corporation specializes in home healthcare, hospital management and large-scale data collection; and Imagine Global Care Corporation specializes in prescription drug sales and physician practice business support.

About Medical Care Corporation

Medical Care Corporation develops highly comprehensive dementia care products for healthcare professionals. Their technology enables accurate identification and effective management of memory loss from its earliest stages onward. The company's MCI Screen is 97.3% accurate in distinguishing a pre-dementia stage called mild cognitive impairment (MCI) from normal aging. The company is also a leader in communicating the value of prevention and early detection to patients and caregivers through its website and educational materials. Additional information about the company is available at two websites: For Health Care Providers: www. mccare. com; For Patients and Caregivers: www. preventad. com

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Thermographics Launches Mr. Men and Little Miss Child Safety Products

Thermographics Launches Mr. Men and Little Miss Child Safety Products

LCR Hallcrest, the international leader in Thermographic products, today announced the launch of a series of Child Safety Products based on the Mr. Men and Little Miss characters featured on the Mr. Men Show currently airing on the Cartoon Network. This new line of products will be sold through Thermographics, LCR Hallcrest’s Advertising Specialty Division.

Glenview IL (PRWEB) December 7, 2009

LCR Hallcrest, the international leader in Thermographic products, today announced the launch of a series of Child Safety Products based on the Mr. Men and Little Miss characters featured on the Mr. Men Show currently airing on the Cartoon Network. This new line of products will be sold through Thermographics, LCR Hallcrest’s Advertising Specialty Division.

Based on the bestselling books written by British author Roger Hargreaves in the 1970s, Mr. Men and Little Miss is universally appealing because everyone identifies with the personalities and emotions of the characters. There is a little bit of Mr. Men in every one of us.

“The characters have a strong contemporary, visual and emotional identity that compliments Thermographics Healthcare and Baby Safety Products” said Rocky Sapienza Vice President of LCR Hallcrest. 

“The Thermographics new product range featuring The Mr. Men characters is a perfect fit for child safety products. Whether it is Little Miss Sunshine or Mr. Happy, the characters are sure to put a smile on kids’ faces,” says Cheryl Gotthelf, SVP, Brand for Mr. Men and Little Miss at Chorion, worldwide licensor at Chorion

“The Mr. Men and Little Miss characters will enhance the impact and stickiness of our Child Safety Products enhancing the personalized message our customers imprint
on our items” says Marge Bicknell Thermographics Sales Manager.

“The interactive nature of Thermographic products, in combination with The Mr. Men Brand, offers the premium advertiser a unique promotional opportunity to capitalize on the market awareness associated with these characters” says Rocco Sapienza President of LCR Hallcrest. 

Thermographics is the technological leader in the development of innovative color changing communication tools for the Advertising Specialty Market. Thermographic products are triggered by temperature and use the unique characteristics of liquid crystal and other thermochromic inks to provide distinctive yet striking premium and promotion items.

About Chorion:
Chorion is a leading provider of quality family entertainment for the global marketplace. Chorion brings a combination of brand management savvy and creative vision to the development of literary copyrights across all media. Chorion’s portfolio includes classic children’s brands such as Mr. Men and Little Miss, Beatrix Potter, Paddington, Noddy, OLIVIA, and The World of Eric Carle as well as art and lifestyle brands. Chorion also owns and manages the literary works of Agatha Christie, Raymond Chandler and Georges Simenon, among others.

Chorion’s animated television productions include OLIVIA, The Mr. Men Show, Famous Five: On the Case and Noddy and Noddy in Toyland. The Mr. Men Show Season 2 debuts internationally Autumn 2009. New productions for 2010 include The Octonauts and Gaspard and Lisa

Chorion has offices in London, New York and Sydney. For more information, please visit www. chorion. co. uk.

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Retail Thought-Leader Joins Creative Realities to Lead Global In-Store Strategy Initiatives

Retail Thought-Leader Joins Creative Realities to Lead Global In-Store Strategy Initiatives

Experiential marketing firm adds prominent retail and customer experience consultant, Laura Davis-Taylor, to its team.

Fairfield, NJ (PRWEB) January 11, 2010

Experiential branding and marketing firm, Creative Realities, announced that Laura Davis-Taylor has joined the organization as Vice President of Global Retail Strategy. Davis-Taylor, who was recently named by Retail TouchPoints Magazine as one of the industry's "Top Analysts," will oversee the firm's retail strategy initiatives. She will be part of Studio CRI, the firm's strategy and creative group.

"We've always believed in the importance of big picture strategy," says Creative Realities' Founder and CEO, Jason Friedman. "We're excited to add a renowned retail strategist to our team and to expand our capabilities for clients."

Davis-Taylor says she decided to join the Inc. 5000 firm, because she sees it as a visionary company that has the leadership, resources, and global reach to help change retail.

"Retail is at a critical juncture," she says. "Companies can either become obsolete by applying old-school marketing dogma to the retail environment - what I call 'Find me, sell me' philosophy -- or they're going to understand that, in the future of retail, the consumer has as much authority as they do over their brand, and they'll embrace consumer experience, which I call 'Know me, help me' philosophy."

Davis-Taylor began her career in 1992 by working in the advertising industry. Early on, she decided the best way to help clients was by getting a wide-ranging understanding of all consumer communication channels. She took on projects in traditional advertising, brand planning, creative services, account services, merchandising, and environmental design - and founded the interactive division for the Southeast's largest private ad agency.

Miller Zell hired Davis-Taylor as a Vice President. There, she used her cross-channel expertise to work with retailers like Wal-Mart, Circuit City, and H&R Block. She helped these organizations create strategies for enhancing all of their customer experience touch points.

By working with retailers, Davis-Taylor realized the importance of brand strategy and in-store messaging to connect emotionally with customers and influence buying decisions. Prior to joining Creative Realities, Davis-Taylor headed Retail Media Consulting (RMC), which she founded to help brands build strategy, activation methods, and measurement analytics around digital media in retail stores.

Davis-Taylor serves as an advisor for several organizations in the fields of retail, customer experience, and digital signage. She is the Chair of the POPAI Digital Signage Advocacy Committee, a board member of the Digital Signage Expo Advisory Board, and a board member of the Digital Content Circle advisory board.

Davis-Taylor is also an industry thought leader. She is a columnist for Digital Signage Magazine, co-wrote the book "Lighting Up the Aisle: Practices and Principles for In-store Digital Media" (2007), and contributed to the soon-to-be-released "Digital Signage Best Practices Guide" (2010). She has keynoted and been an expert panel member at dozens of events.

ABOUT CREATIVE REALITIES
Creative Realities is a global experiential branding and marketing firm that creates wow environments and customer experiences for organizations in the fields of retail, hospitality, entertainment, healthcare, education, and general corporate. Its clients include Adspace Networks, Bank of America, Foot Locker, Harvard University, Hyatt, RadioShack, Samsung, Stanford University, T-Mobile, TiVo, and Time Warner. In 2007, 2008 and 2009, Creative Realities was named to Inc. magazine's Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing companies. For more information, visit
Www. cri. com.

Media Contact
Mark Levy
Chief Marketing Officer
Creative Realities
973-244-9911

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Kanye West Car to Compete in Upcoming Formula BMW World Finals in Valencia, Spain

Kanye West Car to Compete in Upcoming Formula BMW World Finals in Valencia, Spain

Formula BMW Attracts Growing Interest From Major Celebrities Looking For An Exciting Way To Support Their Favorite Causes.

Portland, Oregon (PRWEB) November 20, 2006

TAOW Productions today announced that six time Grammy award winning producer/rapper Kanye West will be sponsoring a race car in the Formula BMW World Finals held November 24th-26thth in Valencia, Spain. West's car will showcase the Bear Mascot featured on his album covers, along with the logo of two of the star's favorite charities; Kanye West Foundation and the United Nations World Food Program.

"Creating opportunities for people to dream and achieve is part of the core focus of the Kanye West Foundation," said West. "The Kanye West Foundation is glad to partner with Philip Major for such a global event. We view our participation as a race to help humanity and hope to raise awareness about my Foundation and the United Nations World Food Program."

West is just one of the celebrities entering a car in the competition in Valencia. Former NFL quarterback and host of FOX Sports Network's The Best Damn Sports Show Period, Rodney Peete, will also be sponsoring a Formula BMW racecar in the competition in an effort to support the United Nations World Food Program.

"Open wheeled racing has the potential in America to be what it is to the rest of the world. It is my hope that the program will not only raise awareness for great causes, but also assist in the development of the next great Formula 1 champion," said Scott Taylor, president of TAOW Productions. "We are quite excited to have both Kanye and Rodney support our efforts of using this platform to spread the word about these charitable organizations."

The Kanye West Formula BMW USA car will be driven by Philip Major, a 17-year-old driver from Ottawa, Ontario. Major was recently chosen as the Motorsport Club of Ottawa Novice driver of the year and awarded the Dewar Trophy. He will be joining the AIM Autosport team for the World Finals. Philip Major's website is www. majorspeed. com

The Formula BMW World Finals is a competition between the best drivers from the world's regional Formula BMW series. The second annual event is being held November 24th-26th in Valencia, Spain and will include 38 drivers from 18 countries. www. formulabmwusa. com

About Kanye West Foundation:

Kanye West Foundation is a part of the education revolution that links student performance to student passion. This is an accomplishment of which they are extremely proud and an initiative to which they are fully committed. The mission of Kanye West Foundation is to help combat the severe dropout problem in high schools across the United States by developing student-centered music production programs that foster increased literacy, heightened self-worth, independent thinking and self-actualization through the arts. More information on Kanye West Foundation can be found at www. Kanyewestfoundation. org

About The World Food Program (WFP):

WFP is the world's largest humanitarian agency: each year, they give food to an average of 90 million poor people to meet their nutritional needs, including 58 million hungry children, in at least 80 of the world's poorest countries. WFP Global School Feeding Campaign - Just 19 US cents a day, can help WFP give children in poor countries a healthy meal at school - a gift of hope for a brighter future. Visit their website at: www. wfp. org

About TAOW Productions:

TAOW is a modern marketing agency that builds relationships between consumer brands and their core user groups. Through their access and creativity, TAOW provides high-value experiential campaigns that are unlike traditional marketing solutions. www. taowproductions. com

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The Hottest Online Magazine, Self In The City is Just Released--Selfinthecity. com is a New York City-Based Company Created to Add Delight to Your Life

The Hottest Online Magazine, Self In The City is Just Released--Selfinthecity. com is a New York City-Based Company Created to Add Delight to Your Life

Get expert advice from nutritionists, fitness trainers, therapists, financial advisors and many other specialists.

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 7, 2006

Selfinthecity. com is an uplifting new website. The unique online magazine and resource for young women, ages 18-35. The magazine provides a hub for experts to answer readers questions and contribute usable tips women want to learn about - including food, sex and relationships, money management, working out, beauty and well-being. Since these areas in womens' lives can be full of obstacles (weight issues, relationship troubles, financial burdens, staying in shape, etc.), Selfinthecity. com fills the gap and provides the most helpful resource online for women. With a variety of experts, Selfinthecity. com delivers quick and to the point advice and tips through newsletters that inject humor and relatable suggestions. With busy women in mind, all newsletters give quick advice and quick fixes that are written in a relaxed, informative style.

"What's hot now" is a popular feature and regularly presents new, trendy and exciting products and resources women want to hear about. Links to the products and resources are provided in all newsletters and on the site. All products and resources are approved and recommended by Selfinthecity. com staff.

Each month, Selfinthecity. com gives women a voice ("Tell Your Story"), inviting visitors to contribute (in 150 words or less) an inspirational story. Encouraging readers to get involved builds an online community and gives women the opportunity to commiserate, grow, learn and stay inspired all at the same time.

Additionally, Selfinthecity. com has its own unique product - a "Live Joyously" necklace. This necklace, exclusively sold on Selfinthecity. com, and packaged with a message, reminds women to believe in themselves and treat themselves well.

"Selfinthecity. com is the online community for women to help them strengthen their inner beauty, look good, stay fit, be in healthy relationships, eat right and maintain a happy and balanced lifestyle," says founder and CEO, Anna Goldstein.

Selfinthecity. com is practical, funny, informative and educational. Its featured products will help women with everything they need to lift their spirits, learn, laugh, stop worrying and stay inspired.

There are many magazines that focus on beauty, fitness, fashion, etc., but there is nothing online or on magazine stands that offers what Selfinthecity. com provides to its readers.

Selfinthecity. com is the site to subscribe to.

So, "Live Joyously" and get on the list today.

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Insurenow4less. com Helps Consumers Save Money on Insurance

Insurenow4less. com Helps Consumers Save Money on Insurance

Insurenow4less. com provides cheap car insurance quotes to the public with no obligation of purchasing a policy. Insurenow4less. com will help consumers compare quotes from many insurance companies, including the more popular companies.

Anderson, IN (PRWEB) April 1, 2009

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The process of receiving auto insurance quotes from Insurenow4less. com begins on the site by entering the residential zip code. The remaining information is gathered from a short list of necessary questions regarding the vehicle and driver's information. When the questions have been answered, the consumer will be given a list of quotes from car insurance companies for review. Lastly, the consumer is invited to choose their most favored policy to be purchased online. However, there is no obligation to purchase.

With no limitations on the number of quotes received, consumers should realize this benefit and research different coverage options in auto insurance policies and the difference of price between them. Comparing these enables the consumer to make a more informed decision regarding an auto insurance policy, while saving money.

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Insurenow4less. com supports consumers in their effort to find cheaper car insurance (http://www. insurenow4less. com). Their ability to distribute quotes is free of charge and widely available for the public's use. No limits on the number of quotes received combined with no cost is a winning combination leading to better insurance rates.

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Insurenow4less. com's willingness to aid consumers in saving money is apparent in their effort to provide free insurance quotes (http://www. insurenow4less. com) to all consumers.

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