Ashton Woods Invites Interested Homebuyers to Lyon's Gate VIP Event

Ashton Woods Invites Interested Homebuyers to Lyon's Gate VIP Event

VIP’s Get First Choice of Home Sites Prior to Public Availability

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) November 23, 2010

Ashton Woods Homes, a premiere builder of eco-friendly and energy-efficient new homes, today announced the start of their VIP Presales Event, offering first choice of home sites in the Lyon's Gate Master Plan Community in Gilbert, Arizona.

Headquartered in Atlanta Georgia, Ashton Woods builds high-performance new homes in growth communities in Phoenix, Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Orlando, Raleigh and Tampa. Close to jobs, schools, shopping and transportation corridors, Ashton Woods effectively balances healthy-house features with energy efficiency in their Power House Green homes – which can save families as much as 45% per year on utility bills.

The Lyon’s Gate VIP Presales event is by appointment only and on December 4th, 2010 and interested attendees will get first selection of home sites prior to opening to the public.

Families looking for a Gilbert new home, Phoenix new home or Chandler new home will find Lyon’s Gate located in a geographically desirable area of Gilbert, between Mesa and Chandler; just minutes away from the Superstition, 202 and 60 freeways, near Higley and Ray Roads. Residents of Lyon's Gate are close to Southeast Valley employers that include Intel, Arizona State University, Motorola and several healthcare facilities and retail centers.

Planned home site sizes are 75 x 123.5 feet and opening base prices are in the high 200,000's.

Interested homebuyers should contact Cheryl Kelley to arrange an appointment. Appointments and home site choices will be on a first come, first served basis.

Learn more about this exclusive opportunity by visiting http://www. ashtonwoods. com/phoenix/lyonsgate

About Ashton Woods Homes
Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group - a fully-integrated collection of companies that spans the entire real estate spectrum in North America – from land acquisition and development to the design and construction of master planned communities. For more than 40 years, Ashton Woods has built a solid reputation for building comfortable, energy-efficient, high-performance homes and is honored with the most coveted local, regional and national awards. For more information, visit http://www. ashtonwoodshomes. com/phoenix

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Kids Love Mighty Mo Munchies Snacks, but Elephants DonÂ’t!

Kids Love Mighty Mo Munchies Snacks, but Elephants DonÂ’t!

It isn't easy to be a healthy kid these days. Rates of obesity have doubled in children and tripled in adolescents over the last two decades fueling a rise in type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease. Concerned parents trying to manage their children's diet are faced with poor school lunch options, as well as the pressures of television advertising targeted to kids for fast food restaurants and trans fat-loaded snacks.

Oregon, MO (PRWEB) April 30, 2005

It isn't easy to be a healthy kid these days. Rates of obesity have doubled in children and tripled in adolescents over the last two decades fueling a rise in type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease. Concerned parents trying to manage their children's diet are faced with poor school lunch options, as well as the pressures of television advertising targeted to kids for fast food restaurants and trans fat-loaded snacks.

Parents need better resources and food options to help their children battle these powerful influences. They need healthy, great tasting alternatives to the snacks found in grocery stores and school cafeterias that are full of empty calories, preservatives, caffeine, and other harmful additives.

One perfect alternative is Mighty Mo Munchies. Mighty Mo Munchies are high quality, great tasting soy nuts that are 100% organic and kosher, non GMO, and have absolutely no artificial ingredients. In addition, they're peanut free and produced in a peanut/tree nut facility, which is great for those parents who are searching for snacks for their children with allergies.

There are many health benefits of adding soy to our diet including lower cholesterol and reduced risk of heart disease and cancer to name a few. When a soy protein such as Mighty Mo Munchies is incorporated into a child's diet, it will not only aid in their long-term health, but will offer them a way to immediately energize their mind and bodies, increase stamina and even out blood sugar levels. Mighty Mo Munchies can also serve as a meat substitute for vegetarian children and their families.

Mighty Mo Munchies have recently been added to a number of a la carte school lunch programs throughout the US to an overwhelming response. Kids love them for their delicious crunchy taste and parents love them for their healthy protein (about 10 grams), fiber (an impressive 6 grams; about what you get in around three slices of bread) and snack size convenience.

Mighty Mo Munchies come in four flavors (featuring all organic seasonings): Original (lightly salted), Ranch, Cajun and Unsalted. They may be purchased directly from the manufacturerÂ’s website at http://www. mightymomunchies. com (http://www. mightymomunchies. com) or by calling direct at 800-762-1384.

Dateline: April 28, 2005 ... Oregon, MO

Contact Name: Rosemary Hall, Mighty Mo Munchies

Contact Phone: 800-762-1384

Web Address: http://www. mightymomunchies. com (http://www. mightymomunchies. com)

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A Former College Counselor Comes Out Of The Closet About ‘Indigo’

A Former College Counselor Comes Out Of The Closet About ‘Indigo’

Hollywood Launch of Indigo Documentary Opens a Door Locked Twenty-Five Years Ago for a Single Mom and Successful Pharmaceutical Consultant.

Freehold, NJ (PRWEB) January 27, 2006

This weekend the world Premier of The Ingigo Evolution (www. theindigoevolution. com) simultaneously marks the evolution of a New Jersey Mom’s journey back to the college campus after twenty-five years of self-imposed exile.

Janet Werner, a single Mom of a 12-year-old son, successful consultant to New Jersey’s pharmaceuticals and a former Rutgers University counselor speaks up on why the message, not the label, of ‘Indigo’ is so important.

“The concept of Indigo is that the new generation of youth see what we don’t. Just as the 60’s generation heralded social justice, the kids today desire full equality of mind, body and spirit. Not just the talking about an integration, but demanding action toward nothing less,” says Ms. Werner.

According to P. M. H. Atwater, author of Beyond the Indigo Children, they are unusually intelligent (even if they are flunking in school and can't spell), gifted entrepreneurs, exceptionally creativity, intuitive, have strong spatial reasoning skills (both sexes) and are volunteer-minded and group-oriented.

Ms. Werner continues, “Atwater calls them ‘quick-click kids’ who expect things to come to them with little waiting for slow outmoded systems to catch up. This is why the topic is so important.”

She contends that when youth get frustrated and blocked in their desire to connect and communicate within the maze of our traditional thinking, they withdraw and become depressed. Our response as adults is often to drug, suppress and label them as our quick fix.

Atwater notes this generation contends with a dizzying array of learning disorders that have confounded psychologists and counselors. College campuses have seen a drastic increase in issues relating to student mental health in the past decade. The American College Health Association 2004 survey noted psychiatric medications rose 24.5% in 2003-2004 from 17% in 2000, and just 9% in 1994.

In 2004 The New York Times quoted Dr. Mark Harris, University of Iowa, saying his counseling center saw 20% more students in September of 2004 than 2003, “The worst fall for emergencies in two decades,” stated Dr. Harris.

Mr. Scott Fritz of Red Bank, New Jersey, sees the issue even more drastically from the point of view of a parent who lost his child, Stephanie, to suicide two years ago. “Suicide is the third leading cause of death for those under age 24. In New Jersey alone we lost 74 kids in 2004. These deaths significantly affected the lives of thousands in our communities.”

Two weeks ago, Mr. Fritz and his co-advocate Don Quigley in partnership with Senator Ellen Karcher realized the signing by former Governor Codey of the New Jersey Suicide Prevention Law, which mandates formal teacher training on suicide prevention in secondary schools.

Gregory Roberts Ed. S., Executive Director American College Personnel Association (ACPA) in Washington DC, approached Ms. Werner and asked her, “How do we address the mental, emotional, physical, social and spiritual health of our college students?” He noted he is finding a thirst for spirituality from students.

“Adults interpret this acute intuition combined with an almost built-in resistance to authority as disruptive. But we could be describing the best & the brightest from the 60’s & 70’s – our baby boomer mavericks who I worked extensively with in the corporations,” asserts Ms. Werner.

“Our kids today don’t want to be labeled, they don’t want to talk about their talents – they want to do something, they have no tolerance for our discussions of labels. I know because in 1979 I was labeled and medicated myself,” shares Ms. Werner. “Indigo after all is just a color. Let’s rethink how we think in our conversations. Lets join with them to change the status quo and open up conversations using The Indigo Evolution’s message. It is unacceptable that kids seek suicide as the solution.”

As the creator of Rethinking How We Think(sm), Ms. Werner is organizing an outreach tour to college & university campuses starting with The College of New Jersey and Rutgers University. She will introduce her breakthrough executive thinking tool to the campus community. The toolbox reduces stress & simplifies communication so that each individual, honored with respect and dignity, co-creates empowering actions that benefit all involved.

For more information, contact Mike Hayden, HarkNews at 609-945-4970 or www. RethinkingHowWeThink. com for more info.

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Health and Fitness for women of all ages. Learn the secrets of balanced health, increased stamina and stabilized emotions from popular internal arts teacher, Cheryl Lynne Rubbo

Health and Fitness for women of all ages. Learn the secrets of balanced health, increased stamina and stabilized emotions from popular internal arts teacher, Cheryl Lynne Rubbo

Cheryl Lynne Rubbo, a martial artist trained in Qigong, TÂ’ai Chi Chuan and Shao Lin Chuan, will be leading a class on Qigong designed for women. Qigong is an integral part of a wellness/fitness lifestyle for people of all ages seeking to maintain their good health, as well as for those dealing with illnesses and injuries.

(PRWEB) June 4, 2004

“Women have great capacity to become exquisitely attuned to the ebb and flow of the energies of nature, as they carry within them the ability to create life,” says Cheryl Lynne Rubbo. “I feel honored to teach women how to develop tranquility and self-awareness, strengthen their focus and intuition, and reduce the effects of stress.”

Learn how to access the natural healing abilities of your mind and body with the ancient Chinese healing system of Qigong. Combining guided intention, movement, meditation and visualization, daily practice of Qigong exercises will enhance your mind/body/spirit connection and promote self-healing.

“Cheryl Lynne’s commitment to healing and empowering women has given me the courage to change my negative self-image. By creating a supportive environment where positive thought patterns take hold, she has allowed me to take charge of my body and mind. Cheryl Lynne holds the space for all of us to gather, to heal and to recognize the true essence of our hearts.” Josefina G.

The cost of the class is $10.00. All levels welcome. Please join us on Tuesday, July 6th, 2004, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C Street, San Rafael, California.

About Cheryl Lynne Rubbo:

Cheryl Lynne Rubbo is an internationally recognized internal arts teacher and healer. In her classes and private practice, she combines the ancient healing techniques of Qigong with information on the state-of-the-art methods in the cognitive and brain sciences. The “Long Life Exercises Video” which she co-produced, is available through www. CultivateChi. com. Cheryl Lynne Rubbo is the cofounder of Paul D. Pickens II Research Foundation, a healing arts nonprofit dedicated to healing the world, one person at a time.

For more information about this class or the FoundationÂ’s classes, workshops and retreats, call (415) 456-9095 or visit www. CultivateChi. com.

Live Tour de France Race Data and Power File Analysis

Live Tour de France Race Data and Power File Analysis

Tour de France cycling fans can watch live heart rate, power, cadence and speed transmitted daily at http://www. TrainingPeaks. com/tourdefrance2008 from the SRM power meters of several Team Columbia racers such as George Hincapie, Adam Hansen and Marcus Burghardt. After each day's stage, fans can download and view the power files within TrainingPeaks WKO+ complete with analysis and comments by power expert Hunter Allen.

Lafayette, Colorado (PRWEB) July 11, 2008

During the 2008 Tour de France, cycling fans can watch and later analyze at http://trainingpeaks. com/tourdefrance2008/ (http://trainingpeaks. com/tourdefrance2008/) the heart rates, power, cadence and speeds streaming live from the SRM power meters on the bikes of several Team Columbia racers such as George Hincapie, Adam Hansen and Marcus Burghardt. After each day's stage, fans can download the files and read analysis by Hunter Allen in TrainingPeaks WKO+.

The SRM power meters on the racer's bicycles display instantaneous heart rate (bpm), power (watts), cadence (rpm) and speed (mph) as they race. The data provides the racer an objective way to measure his efforts during the race and recognize if he is pushing too hard or not enough. Post race, rider and coach can analyze the data to evaluate his performance and then use that knowledge to plan tactics for the next day's stage. During and after each stage of the 2008 Tour de France, cycling fans can do a similar analysis courtesy of SRM (http://www. SRM. de (http://www. SRM. de)), Team Columbia (http://www. highroadsports. com/ (http://www. highroadsports. com/)), TrainingPeaks (http://www. trainingpeaks. com/ (http://www. trainingpeaks. com/)) and the racers themselves.

"Being able to analyze the data from riders such as Hansen, Hincapie and Burghardt provides true perspective for the cycling fan who wants to see what it takes to ride the Tour de France," says Hunter Allen, co-author of the book Training and Racing with a Power Meter. "Because so many cyclists track their own power and heart rate numbers, the analysis of a pro-tour racer's data relative to their own is just as astounding as watching the race itself".

Hunter Allen, one of the world's premier experts on training with power, will analyze the files from each stage in TrainingPeaks WKO+, which allows him to select and write about specific points and segments in each rider's race. His notes include observations about both the stage itself and the effort needed to race that day as well as interpretation specifically analyzing each racer's performance.

After downloading the racer's files, the desktop software TrainingPeaks WKO+ is required to view the data and to read Hunter Allen's comments. A free trial of TrainingPeaks WKO+ is available. No software is required to view the live SRM data during each stage.

About TrainingPeaks:
TrainingPeaks is a line of web-based and desktop software products developed by Peaksware, LLC. TrainingPeaks is used by professionals, individuals, coaches and personal trainers to monitor performance, fitness, nutrition and health.

About Peaksware, LLC:
Peaksware develops software systems to help motivated individuals and professionals achieve health, fitness and peak performance.

Contact:
Jeremy Duerksen, Director of Marketing
Peaksware, LLC
303-437-9652
Http://www. Peaksware. com (http://www. Peaksware. com)

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Five Tips for Fearless Holiday Travel

Five Tips for Fearless Holiday Travel

The holiday season is underway in a climate of uncertainty and fear. Between the global economic crisis, recent terror attacks in India, heightened security alerts in New York City, and violence in stores and malls, people are increasingly afraid about what to do if violence crosses their path. Steven Crimando, managing partner at XBRM (Extreme Behavioral Risk Management) in New York, is one of several leading behavioral experts in the US in the field of "Business Continuity." He says it's understandable why people may feel powerless.

New York, New York (PRWEB) December 12, 2008

The holiday season is underway in a climate of uncertainty and fear. Between the global economic crisis, recent terror attacks in India, heightened security alerts in New York City, and violence in stores and malls, people are increasingly afraid about what to do if violence crosses their path.

Steven Crimando, managing partner at XBRM (Extreme Behavioral Risk Management) in New York, is one of several leading behavioral experts in the US in the field of "Business Continuity." He says it's understandable why people may feel powerless. "Ultimately the individual can take a meaningful degree of control of their safety and security and venture out into the world with greater confidence and ease. Adjusting your own thoughts and behaviors is the place to start making your world safer and less fearful."

Crimando offers 5 tips for fearless travel and a more relaxed Holiday season:

1. Remember you are never a passive observer to your own safety. Your safety is a shared responsibility between you and emergency services authorities including police, security, and others. Pay attention to your surroundings including fire exits, bottlenecks in crowds, announcements and general conditions. The police and security staff cannot be everywhere at once. You must be the first line of defense; be alert, aware and proactive.

2. Don't run from danger, run toward safety. While this is counterintuitive, running from danger, especially with a crowd or mob trying to escape, may very well put you at greater risk. Running toward safety advance planning and awareness. Mentally rehearse escape routes or survival behaviors before something actually happens.

3. File a "Flight Plan". Just as a pilot plans and documents a route, let others know where you will be throughout the day and how you expect to travel from place to place. Whether it's a local drive or an overseas trip, share your approximate itinerary with someone. If they hear about a problem on radio or TV, they may be able to warn you. If you're in a jam and your family and friends know where you are expected to be, they can mobilize assistance if you don't arrive as scheduled. Create a communications plan ahead of time.

4. Know Before You Go. Civil unrest, military conflicts and health risks such as disease outbreaks can surface suddenly and turn a vacation into nightmare. The U. S. State Department, and other sources, publishes travel advisories and warnings in real time.

Visit www. state. gov or www. firstgov. gov and consider bookmarking them on your mobile phone or e-mail.

5. Trust your instincts. If something feels wrong, it probably is. If you feel uncomfortable in your travels, give yourself permission to leave. Don't worry about how you will be perceived. You can always return later, on your terms, when you feel safe. Don't ignore your internal security system.

Another option is to reach out to support groups and professionals for counseling and help.

Crimando and XBRM specialize in workplace behaviors and psychology that are related to emergency and disaster organizational preparedness. The firm trains employers and employees in the growing field of the human factor of crisis management response. This includes responding to economic and financial turmoil, disasters, workplace violence, terrorism, and other crisis situations. XBRM is a division of AllSector Technology Group, Inc. For more information, visit www. xbrm. com.

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Piribo: Medicated Skin Care in Hungary, New Publication Announcement

Piribo: Medicated Skin Care in Hungary, New Publication Announcement

Piribo, the online destination for business intelligence for the biotech and pharmaceutical industry, has now added a new report called “Medicated Skin Care in Hungary”. http://www. piribo. com/publications/country/europe_east/hungary/medicated_skin_care_hungary. html

(PRWEB) September 16, 2006

Piribo, the online destination for business intelligence for the biotech and pharmaceutical industry, has now added a new report called “Medicated Skin Care in Hungary”. http://www. piribo. com/publications/country/europe_east/hungary/medicated_skin_care_hungary. html (http://www. piribo. com/publications/country/europe_east/hungary/medicated_skin_care_hungary. html)

Medicated Skin Care in Hungary report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2000-2005), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2010 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: acne treatments, antipruritics, topical germicidals/antiseptics, topical allergy remedies/antihistamines, topical antifungals, vaginal antifungals, antiparasitics/lice (head and body) treatments, medicated shampoos, hair loss treatments, lip care treatments, haemorrhoid treatments, child-specific medicated skin care, nappy (diaper) rash treatments

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares and brand shares

Why buy this report?

Get a detailed picture of the medicated skin care industry Identify factors driving change Understand the competitive environment, the market's major players and leading brands Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop

Contents

1. Executive Summary

2. Operating Environment

3. OTC Healthcare Sales

4. Medicated Skin Care Sales

“Medicated Skin Care in Hungary” is available from Piribo. For more information go to: http://www. piribo. com/publications/country/europe_east/hungary/medicated_skin_care_hungary. html (http://www. piribo. com/publications/country/europe_east/hungary/medicated_skin_care_hungary. html)

Piribo Product ID: EUR229

About Piribo.

Piribo (http://www. piribo. com (http://www. piribo. com)) is a UK-based independent online store supplying business information on the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The website now carries over 3,800 English language titles including, market reports, studies and books and is the UK’s largest online biopharma information store. Subscribers receive a free monthly newsletter and email alerts on new titles in their areas of interest. The company was established in 2004.

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Adventure Travel Company Launches New Tour - Walking in Yorkshire's James Herriot Country

Adventure Travel Company Launches New Tour - Walking in Yorkshire's James Herriot Country

Fresh Tracks Travel is launching a new walking tour to the James Herriot Way for the summer of 2008. Led by Fresh Tracks' own CEO, John Parker, this tour aims to offer everyday people the chance to have an adventure of their own as they discover the rural landscapes and small English towns made famous by James Herriot in his books All Creatures Great and Small.

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) February 5, 2008

Looking for a different kind of vacation this year? Then why not join a unique walking tour to Yorkshire, England, following the James Herriot Way - named after the famous author of All Creatures Great And Small.

The trip is offered by Fresh Tracks, which offers tours 'off the beaten path', and led by the company's CEO, John Parker, himself an expatriate Yorkshireman.

"This is a very special trip for me because I grew up near where James Herriot had his veterinary practice and I walked these Dales as a lad," says John Parker, CEO Fresh Tracks Travel, adding that the trip is suitable to anyone of reasonable health and fitness.

The James Herriot Way is a 55-mile circular route through Yorkshire, taking in tranquil green farmlands, rural farming communities, English towns, and great views. The scenery is unlike anywhere else, though well-familiar to the childhood devotees of the James Herriot stories!

This new James Herriot walking tour runs August 4th to 9th with a maximum of 12 people. It includes 5 nights in traditional B&Bs and inns, some meals, transportation from London, a supporting van, and guidance by John Parker, Yorkshire native and travel expert, for $3995 per person. Read further details here: http://www. freshtracks. com/international/trips/hiking_james_herriot_way. php (http://www. freshtracks. com/international/trips/hiking_james_herriot_way. php)

John spent his youth leading far-flung expeditions to the Himalayas, but, forced to grow up, he soon found himself on the business of travel with Fresh Tracks. There, he has carved out a position selling independent "adventures for the untourist".

"The purpose behind Fresh Tracks has always been to help people of all ages, abilities, and interests to actualize their big dreams… To offer the concept of adventure to people who are far from 'adventurers," says Parker, "With this new Yorkshire trip, I'll be able to share that love for adventure."

Fresh Tracks Travel specializes in helping every-day people travel independently off the beaten path with unique vacation packages to Canada, Alaska, Australia, and New Zealand through http://www. freshtracks. com (http://www. freshtracks. com).

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Native American Youth Prayer Run for World Peace Visits Berkshires

Native American Youth Prayer Run for World Peace Visits Berkshires

Wolakota Youth Run Cross-Country for World Peace

Great Barrington, MA (PRWEB) May 4, 2005

From nation to nation, the sacred eagle feather will pass hand to hand, giving Native youth the responsibility to lead us into a brighter future. On May 17th, Berkshire residents get the chance to meet, share a meal, and host thirty Native runners in their homes overnight from the Wolakota Prayer Run for World Peace visiting Great Barrington on its cross-country trek. Our Sacred Future Foundation is co-sponsoring a public pot-luck event with Berkshire South Community Center to welcome the Youth Runners on Tuesday, May 17th at 5:30pm, located at 15 Crissy Road in Great Barrington, MA.

Runners from American Indian reservations nationwide begin their journey from the Four Directions (Canada, Mexico-California, New York & North Carolina) in early May. Ending on June 18th in Peidmont, South Dakota aka Paha Sapa "Black Hills" - sacred site of the Lakota/Dakota/Nakota nation.

They will gather with over 10,000 people for the 10th annual World Peace & Prayer Day, founded by Chief Arvol Looking Horse. The Run is open to non-Indigenous youth and adults as well.

The run is a rite of passage for the youth, where they learn to use traditional knowledge, connect with the Earth through prayer, and to experience first hand waking up with the sun, visiting different communities, and sharing their prayers for peace on the road. Sky Oldshield (Seneca/Dakota), the Wolakota Youth Council's Advisor says, "The greatest enemy is our self. We have to be a new kind of warrior, battling with our hearts and minds. What we face today calls for action from our hearts; otherwise, there will be no future for our youth. We must remember the sacred teachings of our ancestors, that we are all one."

The Wolakota Youth Council is sponsored by local Berkshire residents Melissa Kushi and Chris Lindstrom, co-founders of the non-profit Our Sacred Future Foundation, which is dedicated to renewing the wisdom and essence of traditional Native foods, agriculture, and healthy sustainable living. Their projects are devoted to education for sustainability, appropriate technology, alternative currency, and building sustainable community by bridging traditional wisdom with eco-technology.

To join the Potluck event at Berkshire South Community Center, please RSVP, to host a runner(s) in your home overnight, or to volunteer your help for the event, please call Melissa Kushi at 413-644-9050. The gathering is open to the public, 5:30pm to 8pm, and donations are being accepted to help the runners on their journey.

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South Coast AQMD Awards Hymotion, A123Systems and Aerovironment Contract to Supply the Regional Air Agency in California with Plug-In Hybrid Electric Fleet Vehicles

South Coast AQMD Awards Hymotion, A123Systems and Aerovironment Contract to Supply the Regional Air Agency in California with Plug-In Hybrid Electric Fleet Vehicles

Hymotion and A123Systems today announced that the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has awarded the companies a contract to provide 10 converted Priuses to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The South Coast AQMD PHEV program will evaluate and help identify a path to commercialization in California.

Watertown, Mass. (PRWEB) March 23, 2007

Hymotion and A123Systems today announced that the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has awarded the companies a contract to provide 10 converted Priuses to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The South Coast AQMD PHEV program will evaluate and help identify a path to commercialization in California.

The AQMD has identified the use of near-zero emission vehicle technology as a key air quality attainment strategy, and has sponsored PHEV demonstrations for over six years because of the potential for this technology to enable zero-tailpipe emissions for portions of a typical driving cycle. Similar to commercially available hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs), PHEVs utilize a battery pack and an electric motor in concert with an internal combustion engine. PHEVs, however, employ a larger battery pack which can be designed to extend the electric portion of the driving cycle, providing improved fuel economy, lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduced petroleum dependence.

The Hymotion solution incorporates A123Systems' batteries into a highly advanced PHEV module that is lightweight, compact and requires minimal modification to the stock vehicle. All necessary components and safety features are integrated and contained within the module, including: batteries, power electronics, crash sensors, power electronics, charger, battery management system, safety sensors and manual-electric interlock. Due to its plug - and play - installation, the system does not require removal of the OEM battery pack and can be installed in less than 2 hours.

"This exciting program will not only demonstrate the power of today's technology, but pave the way for larger-scale demonstrations of Plug-In Hybrid technology in Southern California," said Ricardo Bazzarella, Founder and President of Hymotion.

The awarded solution uses A123Systems' nanophosphate technology that provides unprecedented specific power, safety and life - all critical to the optimization and commercialization of PHEVs. A123Systems' automotive class lithium ion technology renders the solution durable and more safe than other chemistries. The system is expected to maximize fuel economy while maintaining California's most stringent vehicle tailpipe emission standards. Early demonstrations have shown greater than 100 miles per gallon in city driving, which cuts carbon dioxide emissions in half. The solution also includes power processing and rapid chargers provided by AeroVironment, Inc.

"California has traditionally served as a leader to the rest of the country in matters of air quality and renewable energy," said David Vieau, President and CEO of A123Systems. "This award is further validation of our efforts to date as we continue on our path to providing smarter, more fuel-efficient and market-ready options for organizations, agencies and individuals that are concerned about fuel consumption and the environment."

"The South Coast AQMD has stated its belief in PHEV technology since the turn of the century and we are proud to be involved in the delivery of the technology that will fulfill the promise of such vehicles," said Tim Conver, CEO of AeroVironment.

A123Systems and Hymotion are also working with NYSERDA on a program that could put as many as 600 Plug-In Hybrids on the roads of New York State. Additionally, A123Systems recently announced that it is working with General Motors and Cobasys on the Saturn Green Line Vue Plug-In Hybrid program, and that the company is working with GE to develop systems for the hybrid bus market. A123Systems recently received a $15 million development contract for next generation HEV batteries from the U. S. Department of Energy and the United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC), an organization composed of DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation.

About A123Systems

A123Systems has quickly become one of the world's leading suppliers of high-power lithium-ion batteries. Based on the company's patented nanophosphate technology, the batteries deliver previously unattainable levels of power, safety and life. Applicable to a wide range of industries, A123Systems' products allow OEMs expanded flexibility in system design, removing many traditional technology constraints. Founded in 2001, A123Systems' proprietary nanoscale electrode technology is built on initial developments from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. For additional information please visit www. a123systems. com.

About Hymotion

Hymotion Inc. is a provider of complete integration for hybrid and fuel cell systems. Hymotion brings over ten years of experience in the alternative fuel industry. It can offer mechanical, electrical, control system and power electronics design for OEM customers. As a green technology company, their mission is to provide new generation hybrid and alternative fuel solutions to customers that value green and innovative technologies. For additional information please visit www. hymotion. com.

About AeroVironment, Inc. (AV)

AV designs, develops, produces and supports a technologically advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and fast charge systems. The company's small UAS are used extensively by agencies of the U. S. Department of Defense to deliver real-time reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition. For more information about AV please visit http://www. avinc. com (http://www. avinc. com).

About AQMD

AQMD is the air pollution control agency for Orange County and major portions of Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. The South Coast AQMD is committed to undertaking all necessary steps to protect public health from air pollution, with sensitivity to the impacts of its actions on the community and businesses. This is accomplished through a comprehensive program of planning, regulation, compliance assistance, enforcement, monitoring, technology advancement, and public education.

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“Health Forum” to feature Sea Courses Cruises - Custom Cruises and Tours for Doctors, Dentists -

“Health Forum” to feature Sea Courses Cruises - Custom Cruises and Tours for Doctors, Dentists -

Combines custom cruises and tours with medical and dental conferences.

Deerfield Beach, FL (PRWEB) September 15, 2005

Platinum Television Group is pleased to announce the selection of Sea Courses Cruises for its innovative, educational television series, Today’s Family. The company will be featured in a segment on “What a Way to Get an Education” in the Models of Excellence Series.

Sea Courses, Inc. is CanadaÂ’s leader in combining custom cruises and tours along with medical and dental continuing education conferences. Meetings as well as loyalty/incentive programs during a cruise nurture relationships with clients and valued employees. Sea Courses takes care of everything so that guests can focus on their meetings and business events, or enjoy some of the endless entertaining activities a cruise offers like water sports, spa treatments, and championship golf.

The company also has the kids covered with a wide variety of complementary activities. A Sea Courses cruise experience is the ultimate motivator because, no matter how busy your guests are with business or pleasure, they leave rested, relaxed, and inspired to better sales and service. Amazing destinations, spectacular sites, memorable meetings and successful conferences are everyday business at Sea Courses Cruises.

The company’s cruises offer the perfect meeting place, as well as everything professionals need to get their work done – flexible meeting rooms, small breakout rooms and board rooms, leading-edge conference technology, personal assistance, and much more. Whether a meeting or conference is for 20 or 1,000 people, Sea Courses provides spacious well-designed meeting facilities offering the perfect mix for business and pleasure. There is an onboard conference services coordinator available, as well as a conference center with advanced audio and visual capabilities. The cruise’s spacious lounges offer unlimited possibilities for more elaborate presentations, award ceremonies, informal get-togethers, and social events. Some ships even offer multi-lingual translation via wireless transmitter and headsets, as well as interactive audience keypads. Most courses are taught in English, but some are in French, and credits are transferable between nations.

A wide variety of cruises and destinations are available, including Alaska Glaciers, Mediterranean, Mexican Riviera, African Safari, Western and Eastern Caribbean, Amazon and Brazil, Osaka to Hong Kong, and the British Isles and Norwegian Fjords. Likewise, there are a large number of medical and dental topics offered such as Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine, Endocrinology in Primary Care Practice, Internal Medicine Perspectives, Cardiology and Women's Health, Caring for the Elderly, Forensic Odontology, and 21st Century Perio-Hygiene. The company can also supply guests with continuing education accreditation if needed. For more information, see http://www. seacourses. com (http://www. seacourses. com).

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Consona Customers Honored in Managing Automation's Progressive Manufacturing 100 Awards

Consona Customers Honored in Managing Automation's Progressive Manufacturing 100 Awards

High-Technology Companies Recognized for Significant Returns from Ambitious and Innovative Manufacturing Projects

Indianapolis (Vocus) April 16, 2009

Consona Corporation, a worldwide leader in providing customer relationship management (CRM (http://www. consona. com/CRM/home. aspx)) and enterprise resource planning (ERP (http://www. made2manage. com/made2manage/default. aspx? pagename=Enterprise-Software-Solutions)) software and services for companies of all sizes, today announced that two of the company's customers--ATI Industrial Automation, Inc. and MicroStrain, Inc.--have been selected for the fifth annual Progressive Manufacturing 100 (PM100) Awards from Managing Automation Media.

The PM100 recognizes 100 projects that have achieved distinction in at least one of the eight core disciplines defined by the organization as critical to business success in the years ahead: Business Model Mastery, Customer Mastery, Supply Network Mastery, Data & Integration Mastery, Innovation Mastery, Training & Education Mastery, Leadership and Operational Excellence.

Each of the Consona customers selected for the award has implemented a Consona ERP solution suited to the company's unique business challenges:
 ATI Industrial Automation, Inc. a world-leading engineering-based developer of robotic accessories and robot arm tooling, leveraged the Intuitive ERP solution (http://www. intuitivemfg. com/Product-Tour/ERP/index. htm) from Consona to accurately manage its product data in order to meet tight standards of quality and tough delivery deadlines. With Consona's industry-leading technology in place, ATI surpassed its on-time delivery goal of 95 percent and achieved revenue growth of 70 percent within the first two years of implementation.

 A leader in design and manufacturer of smart sensors, MicroStrain, Inc. doubled its annual revenue within two years without any increase in administrative staff as a result of the company's Made2Manage ERP implementation from Consona integrated with the Omnify Empower product lifecycle management (PLM) solution. "We are excited with this prestigious award and honored to be among such a prestigious group of winners, "said Steve Arms, president of MicroStrain.

"We're absolutely thrilled to have our customers recognized for their leadership in the manufacturing industry," said Scott Malia, General Manager of Consona ERP. "ATI and Microstrain have put a lot of hard work and dedication into meeting their business goals, and we're honored to have been a partner in their technology initiatives."

"The projects that enabled these companies to become PM100 winners reflect great creativity and inventiveness, a determined willingness to take risk, and an enduring resilience to continually improve every aspect of their business," said David R. Brousell, editor-in-chief of Managing Automation Media.

The PM100 winners will be presented with their awards at the Progressive Manufacturing Awards Gala at the end of the Progressive Manufacturing Summit 2009: Redefining the Business of Manufacturing in Turbulent Economic Times on June 11, 2009 in Sarasota, Fla.

About MicroStrain Inc
MicroStrain is a privately held corporation based in Williston Vermont. MicroStrain produces smart, wireless, microminiature displacement, orientation and strain sensors. Applications include advanced automotive controls, health monitoring of machines and structures, smart medical devices, and navigation/control systems for unmanned vehicles. For further information please visit MicroStrain's website at www. microstrain. com or call 802-862-6629.

About ATI Industrial Automation, Inc
ATI Industrial Automation is a privately held corporation based in Apex, North Carolina. ATI is a world-leading developer of Automatic Tool Changers, Multi-Axis Force/Torque Sensing Systems, Robotic Deburring Tools, Robotic Collision Sensors, Rotary Joints and Compliance Devices. Since 1982, ATI's engineers have been developing cost-effective, state-of-the-art products and solutions to improve manufacturing productivity. For further information please visit ATI's website at www. ati-ia. com or call 919-772-0115.

About Managing Automation Media
Managing Automation Media, a division of Thomas Publishing Company, LLC, provides a complete set of decision-support informational tools for executives and technology decision-makers at progressive manufacturers -- companies that are using information and automation technologies to transform their businesses and create a sustainable competitive advantage. In North America with Managing Automation, and now also in EMEA with Manufacturing Executive, they deliver access to the most influential decision-makers in manufacturing. Additional information can be found at managingautomationmedia. com.

About Consona Corporation
Consona Corporation (Consona, formerly known as M2M Holdings Inc.) is a worldwide leader in providing customer relationship management (CRM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and services for companies of all sizes. Consona is dedicated to becoming a valued business partner by helping each and every customer continuously improve business processes over time. Toward this mission, Consona invests in the people, processes, technology and tools needed to provide its customers with a unique combination of customer care; product fit; a broad range of consulting, IT and business services; and industry expertise. Consona serves more than 4,500 customers worldwide and across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, financial services, health care, high tech, and local government. Battery Ventures and Thoma Bravo jointly own Consona. For further information, visit www. consona. com, e-mail info(at)consona(dot)com, or call (888) 8 CONSONA.

Contact: 
Mitch Briggs 
Consona Corporation
D: (317) 249-1620 
M: (317) 829-4210 

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2007 Awards Raise APDA Research Funding to More Than $30 million; Ninth Center for Advance Research Included in Increased Funding

2007 Awards Raise APDA Research Funding to More Than $30 million; Ninth Center for Advance Research Included in Increased Funding

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has announced its 2007-2008 fiscal year research awards, which total more than $3.5 million and include its ninth Center for Advanced Research, creation of a $100,000 contingency fund for research to assure projects in progress from being lost to institution budget cuts, and the establishment of a dedicated post-graduate geriatric psychiatry grant.

(PRWEB) June 18, 2007

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), www. apdaparkinson. org, has announced its 2007-2008 fiscal year research awards, which total more than $3.5 million and include its ninth Center for Advanced Research, creation of a $100,000 contingency fund for research to assure projects in progress from being lost to institution budget cuts, and the establishment of a dedicated post-graduate geriatric psychiatry grant. It also increased its Centers for Advanced Research allocation from $100,000 a year for five years to $125,000 annually for the same period. The awards bring APDA’s total Parkinson’s disease research contribution to more than $30 million since its inception.

The University of Chicago was chosen to join the schools of medicine at Emory University, Atlanta, Ga.; UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson, New Brunswick, N. J.; Boston University, Boston, Mass.; and UCLA, Los Angeles, Cal.; the medical centers at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, and Washington University, St. Louis, Mo.; and the Universities of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Alabama at Birmingham, as Centers for Advanced Research. Un Jung Kang, MD, is the new advanced center’s director.

Two Dr. George C. Cotzias Memorial Fellowships, an $80,000 grant for each of three years, were awarded to Talene Yacoubian, MD, PhD at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Bradley Miller, MD, PhD at the University of Virginia. The fellowship is named for George C. Cotzias, MD, a pathfinder in pharmacological exploration of brain functions and in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease with levodopa, which more than 40 years later is still the gold standard of PD medication therapy.

Princeton University PhD, Jeffry Stock, and Andrei Alexandrescu, PhD, of the University of Connecticut, Storrs, were named Roger C. Duvoisin, MD grant recipients, an award of $80,000 for two consecutive years.

APDA’s Scientific Advisory Board, which reviews and recommends all research allocations to the APDA board of directors, also chose 31 research grants and 11 post-graduate grants and four summer medical student fellowships.

Researchers at 24 institutions across the country received one-time $50,000 research grants including two at Georgetown University, Washington, D. C.; Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md.; the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Tex.; Columbia University, New York, N. Y.; UCLA, Los Angeles, Cal.; and three at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

One-year, $35,000 post-doctoral fellowships was awarded to two scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, as well as researchers at the University of Rochester, N. Y.; Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Brigham and Women Hospital, Boston; Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, Cambridge, Mass.; Columbia University, the University of Virginia and Washington University.

APDA was founded in 1961 with the dual mission to “Ease the Burden - Find the Cure” for Parkinson’s disease and has grown into the country’s largest grassroots organization serving persons with PD and their caregivers. In addition to its $30 million research funding, APDA has contributed more than $28 million to patient and caregiver support through its network of 62 Information & Referral Centers and 800 support groups across the country.

“We take our mission very seriously,” said APDA president Vincent Gattullo, “and are extremely proud that we have been a funding partner in every scientific breakthrough in Parkinson’s disease since we were founded 46 years ago.”

Contact:
K. G. Whitford
718-981-8001 ext. 125
Www. apdaparkinson. org

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Clinique Launches New Bigger, Brighter Eyes in an Instant Collection

Clinique Launches New Bigger, Brighter Eyes in an Instant Collection

Clinique has launched its latest colour collection - Bigger, Brighter Eyes in an instant - with new, limited edition makeup shades

London, England (PRWEB) July 24, 2010

Clinique, market leader in fragrance free and 100% allergy tested makeup, has launched the 'Bigger, Brighter Eyes in an instant' Fall 2010 collection, which is proven to brighten and intensify eyes whatever the wearer's shade or shape.

Inspired by Clinique's expertise in teaching easy-to-apply makeup, the new Bigger, Brighter Eyes in an instant Fall 2010 collection offers a wide selection of eye and lip shades for a recharged look.

The focus of the collection is an exciting new take on Clinique's best-selling mascara (http://www. clinique. co. uk/products/1606/Makeup/Mascara/index. tmpl (http://www. clinique. co. uk/products/1606/Makeup/Mascara/index. tmpl)), High Impact Mascara in Brightening Black, which makes eyes look brighter with its added blue pigment.

A more dramatic version of Clinique's best-selling eye liner (http://www. clinique. co. uk/products/1597/Makeup/Eye-Liners/index. tmpl (http://www. clinique. co. uk/products/1597/Makeup/Eye-Liners/index. tmpl)) is also a new addition to the trend. Quickliner For Eyes Intense is a new formula that glides on smoothly, while the rich new shades provide a more vivid colour to intensify the look. This eyeliner is available in four shades: black, plum, chocolate and coffee.

To complete the look, the latest crop of Vitamin C Lip Smoothie Antioxidant Lip Colour shades join the already extensive lipgloss (http://www. clinique. co. uk/products/1603/Makeup/Lip-Glosses/index. tmpl (http://www. clinique. co. uk/products/1603/Makeup/Lip-Glosses/index. tmpl)) line. Available in six new mouth-watering blends, with ingredients that include vitamin C, to make lips look and feel healthy and luscious. This lip gloss is available in Guava Good, Pear-Fection, Running Latte, Strawberry Bliss, Pome-Greatness and Blackberry Nirvana.

All Clinique products are allergy tested, 100% fragrance free and ophthalmologist tested. These makeup (http://www. clinique. co. uk/cms/product/supercat/makeup. tmpl (http://www. clinique. co. uk/cms/product/supercat/makeup. tmpl)) products are safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

The new Bigger, Brighter Eyes in an instant collection is available in-store and online at Clinique. co. uk from 23 July 2010. The collection includes High Impact Mascara, Quickliner For Eyes Intense, Vitamin C Lip Smoothie Antioxidant Lip Colour, Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duos, Quick Eyes Cream Shadow and Instant Lift For Brows.

About Clinique
Introduced in 1968, Clinique was the first ever dermatologist-created, prestige cosmetic brand. Clinique's mission has always been to provide the highest quality and most effective line of products to enhance every skin type and tone. The brand's customised approach and quality products - all meticulously tested and carefully formulated with the latest science - have made Clinique one of the leading skin care authorities in the world. All makeup and skin care products are allergy tested and 100% fragrance free.

Clinique offers products for men and women of all ages and ethnicities. Clinique is sold in more than 135 countries and territories, 17,000 sales locations and online.

For further Clinique media information, please contact:
Mary Kate Trevaskis
Clinique Communications Coordinator
73 Grosvenor Street
London
W1K 3BQ
0870 034 6951
Www. clinique. co. uk

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PerforMax3, Inc. Signs Agreement with Joint Commission Resources to Provide Online Learning Solutions

PerforMax3, Inc. Signs Agreement with Joint Commission Resources to Provide Online Learning Solutions

PerforMax3, Inc. has entered into a non-exclusive agreement with Joint Commission Resources (JCR) to produce and distribute online learning courses from JCR publications and web-based learning materials on various health care quality and patient safety subjects. The agreement allows PerforMax3 to distribute content developed and offered by JCR under license from The Joint Commission.

Clearwater, FL (PRWEB) April 15, 2010

PerforMax3, Inc., a leading provider of web-based training solutions for government and private sector organizations, announced today that it has entered into a non-exclusive agreement with Joint Commission Resources (JCR) to produce and distribute online learning courses from JCR publications and web-based learning materials on various health care quality and patient safety subjects. JCR will develop the content as well as provide the continuing education units for these online courses for health care professionals.

JCR is a not-for-profit affiliate of The Joint Commission, providing consulting services, education services, and publications to assist in improving quality and safety in health care organizations worldwide. JCR has been designated by The Joint Commission as its official publisher and educator to address quality and safety risk areas in health care, developing patient-centric solutions using its clinical experts and decades of experience. JCR is a recognized leader in results-oriented education programs, practical publications, and innovative multimedia products that can help improve quality and safety across the entire health care organization.

The agreement allows PerforMax3 to distribute content developed and offered by JCR under license from The Joint Commission. This content supports The Joint Commission's accreditation standards and assists health care organizations in meeting those standards. The content will be powered by PerforMax3 e-learning methodology, an interactive, SCORM conformant, Section 508 compliant platform for online training in health care.

Through this agreement, PerforMax3 and JCR are increasing their ability to meet the demand for high-quality online content for health care professionals in government and private sector facilities. This training will enable client subscribers to address quality and safety risk areas in health care and help them meet The Joint Commission's accreditation standards and other requirements.

For more information about this agreement or other PerforMax3 products and services, please contact Dan Wright at 888-752-6299 or visit http://www. performax3.com (http://www. performax3.com).

About PerforMax3, Inc.:
PerforMax3, Inc. is a leading provider of web-based training solutions for government and private sector health care organizations. Founded in 1996, PerforMax3 is a privately held company with headquarters in Clearwater, Florida. The company began as one of several spin-off businesses at the Young-Rainey STAR Center that were launched as a part of a defense conversion initiative sponsored by Congressman C. W. "Bill" Young and the Department of Energy.

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Leading Medical Practice for Women Launches New Web Site

Leading Medical Practice for Women Launches New Web Site

The Dayton-based Lifestages - Samaritan Centers For Women has launched a new Web site at www. lifestagescenters. com. The site serves as a resource for women, providing information about the practice, physicians and their services. The following release provides all the details on the redesign and background information on Lifestages.

Dayton, OH (PRWEB) August 30, 2008

Lifestages - Samaritan Centers For Women, a nationally recognized medical practice, has launched a new Web site at http://www. lifestagescenters. com (http://www. lifestagescenters. com). The site is designed to be a resource for women, providing information about the practice, physicians, services and general overview of the care they provide.

As a leading medical practice for women of all ages, Lifestages was focused on making the site easy to navigate so it communicated effectively with the patients, while providing resources such as checklists, insurance information, and downloadable forms. In addition to offering traditional obstetric and gynecologic care, Lifestages focuses on women's special health needs such as heart, bone and breast health through their wellness program. Caring for women of all ages, Lifestages also offers a midlife and teen program. The midlife initiative concentrates on the health and well-being of peri - and post-menopausal women. While the teen program helps prepare pregnant teens for parenthood, offering medical care as well as health education and life skills training. And the new site provides more information on each of these services and what a patient can expect when visiting one of their facilities.

"We felt in order to take our growing practice to the next level our site needed to be revamped," said Bruce Bernie, MD, President of Lifestages. "As a practice that understands the full spectrum of women's unique health care needs, we also understand that today's patient is relying more on the web as a source of information, so our redesigned site provides new and existing patients a resource that will help them in preparing for their visit."

Lifestages - Samaritan Centers For Women
Lifestages - Samaritan Centers For Women is a nationally recognized medical practice focused on clinical excellence, technological innovation and a comprehensive approach to health care for women of all ages. With a group of 8 physicians, 3 midwives and 2 nurse practitioners they provide obstetric, gynecological and health promotion services, that focus on giving patients the quality care they need and deserve. Lifestages - Samaritan Centers For Women has four convenient locations in Dayton, Englewood, Huber Heights and Trotwood. Learn more by visiting http://www. lifestagescenters. com (http://www. lifestagescenters. com)

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Mt. Sinai's Children's Trauma Institute Treatment and Service Adaptation Center Receives Video Conferencing Donation From IVCi

Mt. Sinai's Children's Trauma Institute Treatment and Service Adaptation Center Receives Video Conferencing Donation From IVCi

This donation will be used to facilitate the planning and designing of new protective services for children

Hauppauge, NY (PRWEB) July 25, 2008

IVCi, LLC (www. ivci. com ), a leading integrator of enterprise collaboration solutions including high definition video conferencing, telepresence, audio visual integration, and managed conferencing services, announced today that it has donated video conferencing equipment to Mt. Sinai's Children's Trauma Institute Treatment and Service Adaptation Center (CTI TSA) as part of its ongoing support of children in need.

The CTI TSA will use video as part of an initiative to develop and adapt effective child traumatic stress interventions in child protective service settings nationwide. Children in child welfare systems have an extraordinary prevalence of traumatic stress disorders, and yet historically have had very poor access to mental health services.

"We would like to thank IVCi for their generosity," said Claude M. Chemtob, Ph. D., Co-Director, ACS-MSSM Children's Trauma Institute "Much of our work is oriented toward prevention, and the video conferencing system IVCi donated will be used to facilitate the planning and designing of new protective services for children."

About IVCi
IVCi, LLC (http://www. ivci. com (http://www. ivci. com) | http://audiovisual. ivci. com (http://audiovisual. ivci. com)) is a leading integrator of managed enterprise collaboration solutions, including high definition video conferencing, telepresence, audio visual and managed conference services. From our headquarters in Long Island, New York, and branch offices throughout the country, IVCi makes conferencing and audio visual solutions easy to use, easy to manage, and easy to afford.

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Sabra Helps Consumers Celebrate Passover

Sabra Helps Consumers Celebrate Passover

“More and more food lovers are discovering how delicious and healthy Mediterranean foods are; and Sabra is glad to keep their palettes pleased on Passover,” said Meiky Tollman, CEO of Sabra. “We are reminding Jewish families that they don’t have to sacrifice flavor in favor of tradition.”

Queens, NY (PRWEB) April 3, 2006

Sabra®, a leading manufacturer of Mediterranean dips and spreads, will be offering dozens of delicious products this Passover season. Sabra’s richer, smoother, tastier dips and spreads can be served straight from fridge as a snack or light meal. Many of the kosher-for-Passover products can double as shockingly flavorful side-dishes for hosts looking to add some zest to the Seder table.

“More and more food lovers are discovering how delicious and healthy Mediterranean foods are; and Sabra is glad to keep their palettes pleased on Passover,” said Meiky Tollman, CEO of Sabra. “We are reminding Jewish families that they don’t have to sacrifice flavor in favor of tradition.”

Pre-Passover cooking and cleaning stress is as much a part of the tradition as is the Seder itself. For those hosting family and friends, ready-made and tasty eggplant salads make the perfect side dish and require zero preparation time. For families that observe the eight days of dietary restrictions, the limitations can leave a palette feeling pathetic but with dozens of spreads to choose from, Matzoh becomes a means to an end instead of the meal itself.

Sabra’s Kosher for Passover products can be served straight from the fridge:

  Babaganoush  Grilled Natural Eggplant  Moroccan Matbucha  Sautéed Eggplant  Turkish Salad  Flame Roasted Eggplant  Mediterranean Mushroom Salad  Vegetarian Liver  Hot Pepper Mix (Green/Red)  Tunisian Harrisa  Red Cabbage Salad  Open Flame Roasted Eggplant/Oven Roasted Eggplant  Spicy Roasted Eggplant  Red Pepper Babaganoush  Mediterranean Mushroom Salsa  Mushroom and Olive Salad  Moroccan Salsa  Vegetarian Pate  Caponata  Ratatouille  Tuna Salad  Sabra Mini Crunchy Pickles  Pitted Olives, Cracked Olives and Marinated Olives

About Sabra®

Sabra of Astoria, New York, makes a wide and outstandingly delicious range of Mediterranean dips and spreads. Richer. Creamier. Tastier. All products are beautifully presented, certified kosher and vegetarian and available across the nation. Sabra is also a leading importer of snacks and foods from Israel.

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Bloom Health Welcomes Head of Sales and Market Development

Bloom Health Welcomes Head of Sales and Market Development

Industry leader Kevin Kickhaefer joins Bloom Health to drive adoption of Bloom’s defined contribution approach to health benefits management

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) December 6, 2010

Bloom Health is pleased to announce the hiring of Kevin Kickhaefer as its head of sales and market development. Kickhaefer joins the executive team with more than two decades of health care and sales and marketing experience. In his new role, he will drive adoption of the company’s defined contribution health benefits management solution.

Before joining Bloom Health, Kickhaefer led national sales and new business initiatives for several Fortune 500 companies. Most recently, he successfully developed and managed new business relationships as vice president of national accounts at CIGNA HealthCare. Prior to CIGNA, Kickhaefer was sales director at Aetna in Chicago where he built and expanded its mid-size and large employer markets. He has been recognized nationally for leading the country in sales for both companies.

“Traditional models of health benefits financing and selection don’t meet employer or employee needs anymore,” said Abir Sen, chief executive officer of Bloom Health. “Kevin has seen this reality first hand and is ready to bring his skills to Bloom Health where we are pushing boundaries and helping employers and employees get more from their health benefits and save money."

“It’s not a question of if, but when. Defined contribution models are where the industry is heading,” said Kickhaefer. “Bloom Health is leading the initial charge, and it’s professionally invigorating to apply my experiences and knowledge to such an innovative offering during a pivotal time in the industry.”

Kickhaefer holds a Bachelor of Science in finance and accounting from Kansas State University.

About Bloom Health
Based in Minneapolis, Bloom Health helps employers of all sizes and industries better define and control their health-care spending. Bloom then guides employees through the complex world of health insurance, helping them find the right health plan for them and their families with its proprietary search and recommendations engine. Bloom Health was founded in 2009. For more information, visit http://www. gobloomhealth. com.

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IntelliSoft Group Focuses on Protecting Customer Investment in Medical Credentialing Systems -- Budget Constraints and Forced Upgrades in Medical Credentialing Automation

IntelliSoft Group Focuses on Protecting Customer Investment in Medical Credentialing Systems -- Budget Constraints and Forced Upgrades in Medical Credentialing Automation

IntelliSoft Group offers their new IntelliChoice upgrade program. An industry leader in medical credentialing software, IntelliSoft Group is the only vendor offering the SaaS (Software as a Service) deployment option. SaaS is an excellent option for those medicial organizations that have budget restraints, yet are in need of medical credentialing software.

Nashua, NH (Vocus) December 4, 2009

ISG Group, LLC, doing business as IntelliSoft Group has announced that it is offering special incentives to customers of Healthline Systems to switch to IntelliSoft Group solutions. The IntelliChoice upgrade program will focus on delivering a cost effective IntelliCred Phoenix upgrade. Healthline customers can switch to IntelliCred Phoenix, offering cost effective options, migration assistance, and investment protection.

Regulatory standards by the Joint Commission and other accrediting bodies are now in effect, and automation in the credentialing process has become a necessity. With “end of life” software support, and no budgeted funds to purchase upgrades or new software, IntelliSoft Group is also meeting the demands of medical staff services by also offering the Software as a Service, or SaaS deployment option.

Organizations using medical credentialing software (http://www. intellisoftgroup. com) generally have either client server or web based license options. “Software as a Service” (SaaS), gives access to the same software over the internet through a budget friendly monthly payment program. Licensed software is paid in full at the time of purchase, which can be a large capital expenditure for an organization to absorb. SaaS is priced as a monthly access fee, spreading the cost of the software and removing the burden of support from the organizations IT department.” “Our deployment options, functionality, and support of our products make IntelliCred Phoenix™ an excellent solution in medical credentialing software automation,” stated John Eddy, vice president of sales and marketing. “IntelliCred SaaS combined with the IntelliChoice upgrade program is a compelling reason to switch to IntelliSoft.”

“Although we still offer traditional software licensing, our Software as a Service option has proven to be very successful in these economic times. We are very pleased that we are meeting the demands of the market with the SaaS option. Customers have been pleased with this offering, and more are electing to purchase our software in this manner,” stated IntelliSoft Group president, Mike Melville.”

Information on IntelliCred (http://www. intellisoftgroup. com) Phoenix SaaS and the IntelliChoice upgrade program is available at www. intellisoftgroup. com, sales (at) intellisoftgroup (dot) com, or by calling 888-634-4464.

IntelliCred and IntelliApp medical credentialing and provider enrollment software are products of IntelliSoft Group. With customers in the U. S. and Puerto Rico, IntelliSoft Group provides innovative, ongoing information management solutions to healthcare systems, hospitals, managed care organizations, CVO’s, IPA’s and PHO’s. Continually using technology to improve all aspects of credentialing, IntelliSoft Group delivers products and services that exceed our customer’s expectations.

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Anonymous Online Support Helps Get Drinkers Through Holidays and New Year

Anonymous Online Support Helps Get Drinkers Through Holidays and New Year

Seasonal triggers sometimes result in relapse.

Anchorage, AK (PRWEB) December 26, 2007

As reported in a December 20 Newsweek Web Exclusive, the holiday season is often a challenging time for drinkers. But new options, including anti-craving medication and online support, are now available. Specifically, the web-based forum www. mywayout. org was recommended. Alcoholics Anonymous was also suggested.

Roberta Jewell, author of the self-help recovery book, My Way Out, serves as administrator of the Internet support group at www. mywayout. org/community (http://www. mywayout. org/community) and says she sees a bump in traffic -- and relapse -- at the end of each year.

"A lot of people are struggling now," says Jewell. "they've often held the bottle at bay for a long time, but craving is a condition many individuals live with on a day to day basis. Holiday pressures can add to the stressors that serve as a trigger. Depression sometimes hits, too. So it's reassuring to know you can reach out from the comfort of your home, anytime, and find help."

Traffic at My Way Out's free forum is nearly four times that of the Alcoholics Anonymous website (source: www. alexa. com). But Jewell says many of her members attend local 12-step meetings and the two are not mutually exclusive.

"Still, the majority of individuals who visit us online are simply uncomfortable in a face-to-face environment, at least early on in their recovery," she says. "So they seek out a more private venue which is truly anonymous and in which they feel comfortable sharing information about their situation. It can be very therapeutic."

Dr. Linda Garcia, MD, addiction specialist and Medical Director of My Way Out, agrees that participation in a web forum can be immensely helpful. She says abstainers fall off the wagon disproportionally around the holidays and are sometimes frustrated by their inability to get in to see a doctor or therapist.

"It's important to prepare," she says. "There tends to be an increased workload for many physicians because they are dealing with more depression, suicide, coronary heart problems and other conditions now. Appointments are also hard to get because patients are trying to satisfy end of year deductibles."

To prevent relapsing Garcia recommends adopting good nutrition with limited sugar intake, amino acid supplementation in addition to vitamins and minerals, a regular exercise program, and some form of relaxation. She says anti-craving medication, hypnotherapy and counseling are also important options to consider.

Jewell agrees. She says developing a customized recovery program goes hand in hand with the support visitors find once they arrive at the My Way Out forum.

"It's a multi-faceted approach," says Jewell. "Support is a critical piece. We're able to provide excellent resources to help people work with their physicians and develop a plan that's appropriate. They also find friendship and fellowship along the way. We've seen a lot of success stories and we're really proud of that."

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Bipolar Advantage Announces New Program 'Providing Solutions to the Bipolar Economy'

Bipolar Advantage Announces New Program 'Providing Solutions to the Bipolar Economy'

Bipolar Advantage, Inc. of San Francisco announces a new consulting service providing solutions for businesses dealing with the "Bipolar Economy." Company president Tom Wootton said, "In recent months discussions about the boom and bust cycles of our economy going back to the Great Depression have been the focus of many news stories. During boom cycles companies experience periods of inflated feelings of power or delusions of grandeur, characterized by excessive risk taking and out of control spending. During bust cycles companies experience periods of indecisiveness, black and white thinking, loss of energy and fatigue, even feelings of worthlessness and suicidal thoughts. These reactions are classic symptoms of bipolar."

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) April 15, 2009

Bipolar Advantage, Inc. of San Francisco announces a new consulting service providing solutions for businesses dealing with the "Bipolar Economy." Company president Tom Wootton said, "In recent months discussions about the boom and bust cycles of our economy going back to the Great Depression have been the focus of many news stories. During boom cycles companies experience periods of inflated feelings of power or delusions of grandeur, characterized by excessive risk taking and out of control spending. During bust cycles companies experience periods of indecisiveness, black and white thinking, loss of energy and fatigue, even feelings of worthlessness and suicidal thoughts. These reactions are classic symptoms of bipolar."

Businesses can be trained to understand how different reactions and thought processes are assets when they are acted upon with the powerful understanding of bipolar conditions. Training individuals, management groups, and CEOs to recognize "bipolar" assets and how to utilize them shifts companies from immobility to confidence and action. Bipolar Advantage teaches essential tools for weathering the current global financial changes.

Is there any evidence that a Bipolar Economy is an advantage for business? (http://www. bipolaradvantage. com/Groups/Business. php)
Yes, there's a great deal of evidence. Companies can and do prosper during times of economic turmoil. What do GE, Disney, HP and Microsoft have in common? They were all startups during steep declines in the U. S. economy. GE started during the panic of 1873, Disney started during the recession of 1923-24, HP began during the Great Depression, and Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft during the recession of 1975. All these companies realized that they had an advantage by adopting a different mindset, a different way of seeing the crisis. They saw it as an opportunity.

How can a business turn market turmoil into an advantage? (http://www. bipolaradvantage. com/Groups/Business. php)
Bipolar Advantage can help by bringing in experts who can shift a business's thinking from a reactive fear-based response to one that is creative and opportunistic. Wootton emphasizes, "With a keen understanding of how the mind functions in different states and how to best utilize those states, Bipolar Advantage can take your company way beyond the pop psychology of positive thinking."

What is this shift in thinking? (http://www. bipolaradvantage. com/Groups/Business. php)
Generally speaking, companies that not only survived but also thrived during the Great Depression were those that took advantage of their creative capital; those people who already knew how to manage the mood swings in their own personalities. Those that understand their strengths and are able to use deep introspection to explore opportunities in a crisis are the ones who excel in turbulent times.

About Tom Wootton (http://www. bipolaradvantage. com/AboutUs/EducationTeam. php)
Wootton is a former accelerative learning trainer for major corporations worldwide, including Hewlett Packard, Ford, AT&T, and Cisco. He has become a passionate agent of change for those with mental conditions. As a result of his own experiences with bipolar, Wootton wrote two books, "The Bipolar Advantage" and "The Depression Advantage." He challenges many of the pervasive attitudes about mental conditions and charts a different course that looks at the positive as well as negative aspects of mental conditions. He is a keynote speaker and designs and facilitates workshops and programs for mental health departments and advocacy groups nationwide.

About Bipolar Advantage (http://www. bipolaradvantage. com)
Established in 2002, Bipolar Advantage's mission is to help people with mental conditions shift their thinking and behavior so that they can lead extraordinary lives. Combining the insights of professionals with consumers who have mastered their condition, Bipolar Advantage is at the forefront of fully integrated mental health care. The program addresses physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, relationships and career through integrated education, assessment, treatment, and results worth striving for.

Consulting services to business (http://www. bipolaradvantage. com/Groups/Business. php) has just been added to the programs offered by Bipolar Advantage. For more information and to arrange for one of our speakers please contact our offices at (415) 992-5315 or visit our web site at: www. bipolaradvantage. com

Contact: Ellen Nadeau
Bipolar Advantage Inc.
Phone: (415) 992-5315
Website: http://www. bipolaradvantage. com (http://www. bipolaradvantage. com)

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Centegra Gavers Breast Center to Open in Crystal Lake

Centegra Gavers Breast Center to Open in Crystal Lake

Centegra Health System and Gavers Community Cancer Foundation Join Forces

Crystal Lake (Vocus) April 9, 2010

Centegra Health System (http://centegra. org/) is proud to announce McHenry County’s only patient-centered program that will provide a coordinated, interdisciplinary, high-quality continuum of care for women’s breast care needs, thanks to a $500,000 donation from the Gavers Community Cancer Foundation.

The new Centegra Gavers Breast Center in Crystal Lake, currently the Crystal Lake Imaging Center, will serve as the hub for Centegra Health System’s Breast Health program. When it opens in the fall, it will provide McHenry County patients identified with abnormal screening mammograms a full continuum of follow-up diagnostics, required care and social and emotional support in a coordinated and centralized location. Centegra has several state-of-the art imaging facilities throughout McHenry County that provide convenient access to individual imaging needs. Women will be able to get the latest digital screening mammography close to home and in the event more detailed evaluation and treatment is needed, the Centegra Gavers Breast Center will be a dedicated breast care center they can rely on. Imaging services are also offered at Centegra Hospital-McHenry, Centegra Hospital-Woodstock and Centegra Health Center-Huntley.

“The Gavers Community Cancer Foundation has generously committed to donating substantial funds to make the Centegra Gavers Breast Center a reality,” said Centegra President and Chief Executive Officer Michael S. Eesley. “The Gavers Community Cancer Foundation has had a long-standing commitment to increasing cancer awareness and services at Centegra, and we are proud of this partnership that will propel Centegra to the forefront of breast care treatment in our region.”

“Centegra Health System is committed to the health of our growing community by providing women of all ages with comprehensive, state-of-the-art healthcare delivered in McHenry County, which serves their specific and unique physical, emotional, and spiritual needs,” he added.

''We are so happy to be able to contribute to this incredible community endeavor,'' said Steve Gavers, chairman of the Gavers Community Cancer Foundation. ''Our friends and family members live and work in McHenry County so it’s wonderful to know they can take advantage of this state-of-the-art facility right in their own backyards.''

Co-led by Medical Directors Aaron Schwaab, MD, and Gia Compagnoni, MD, the center will accommodate any surgeon who wants to participate in the Breast Center process.

“A dedicated Breast Center is an important venue in improving breast cancer patient outcomes,” said Schwaab. “By also working toward a three-year accreditation with the American College of Surgeons, Centegra will be in a stronger position to serve more patients, meet identified community needs and gain patient and physician recognition as an accredited provider of high quality breast care.”

Compagnoni said, “Access for specialized diagnostic and consultative services for McHenry County women facing breast cancer will be coordinated in a geographically-centralized location in Crystal Lake. Screening services will continue to be offered at various locations throughout the county, while the Breast Center will serve as a hub of the program as well as a face for coordinated breast health services in the community.”

Radiation therapy, infusion therapy and additional support services will continue to be offered at the Centegra Sage Cancer Center in McHenry.

In 2008, Centegra Health System submitted a Certificate of Need with the State of Illinois to build a dedicated women’s center in Woodstock. An economic downturn has put that project on hold, however, a coordinated and dedicated Breast Center was one of the women’s programs and services identified in that Certificate of Need application.

Centegra Health System and the Gavers Community Cancer Foundation also partner year-round to raise awareness of the importance of early cancer detection. The Get Checked! Program provides information about lifestyle changes and guidelines for routine screenings that can make a big difference in one’s life. The Gavers Cancer Resource Library is also featured in Centegra Sage Cancer Center in McHenry and offers touch-screen computers, a library inventory of books, journals and booklets. Information in the library is available in English and Spanish.

Centegra Health System is recognized as having one of a few cancer programs in the state to receive the Commission on Cancer (CoC) Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Additionally, with state-of-the-art equipment and practices, the Centegra Sage Cancer Center is staffed with a team of highly-specialized oncology professionals. Patients needing additional follow-up may be referred to Centegra’s conveniently located medical imaging departments for various state-of-the-art diagnostic breast exams including ultrasounds, breast MRIs and PET/CTs.

Centegra Health System is committed to meeting the healthcare needs of the residents of greater McHenry County and to making services available in multiple and convenient locations, including hospitals in McHenry and Woodstock, Immediate and Primary Care Centers, Centegra Sage Cancer Center, Health Bridge Fitness Centers and more. As the region’s leading healthcare provider, Centegra Health System continues to bring the latest treatments and technology, along with the skills of nearly 4,000 medical professionals, to meet the needs of the growing McHenry County community. For more information on Centegra Health System visit centegra. org or call 877-CENTEGRA (877-236-8347). To learn how you can contribute to the new Centegra Gavers Breast Center, contact the Centegra Health System Foundation at (815) 788-5870.

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CivilianJobs. com Announces Build-Your-Own Job Fair Package for 2008 Military Job Fairs Schedule

CivilianJobs. com Announces Build-Your-Own Job Fair Package for 2008 Military Job Fairs Schedule

CivilianJobs. com Military Job Fairs put transitioning military and ex-military job seekers face-to-face with civilian employers.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) December 2, 2007

CivilianJobs. com, where America's military connects with civilian careers, announced today an innovative pricing structure for their 2008 military job fairs schedule. The CivilianJobs. com "Build-Your-Own Job Fair Package" program allows employers to choose the products that best fit their recruiting and budget needs. 

The basic job fair package begins at $600 and the add-on products range in price from $200 - $3,200. Employers can choose from add-on recruiting products including 30-day unlimited job postings on the CivilianJobs. com job board, display ads in Civilian Job News, and one-page company hand-outs given to all transitioning military and ex-military job fair attendees. CivilianJobs. com also offers the "Patriot's Package" for $2,500, which includes premium booth location at the job fair and all of the job fair add-ons that are available for the "Build-Your-Own Job Fair Package."

"We are very pleased to offer this unique pricing structure to our clients," said George Bernloehr, COO of CivilianJobs. com. "The 'Build-Your-Own Job Fair Package' program allows our clients to access the highly-skilled talent pool of transitioning military regardless of their budget. Now companies of all sizes can recruit quality employees at the CivilianJobs. com job fairs."

CivilianJobs. com will be hosting monthly job fairs at military bases across the United States. Upcoming job fair dates and locations from the 2007-2008 CivilianJobs. com military job fairs schedule include:
· December 13, 2007 - Camp Pendleton, CA (near San Diego, CA).
· January 24, 2008 - Naval Station Ingleside, Ingleside, TX.
· February 15, 2008 - Naval Base San Diego, San Diego, CA.
· March 6, 2008 - Fort Hood, TX.
· March 27, 2008 - Fort Huachuca, AZ.

In addition to the new job fair pricing, CivilianJobs. com released the 2008 Media Kit for Civilian Job News. Civilian Job News, the transition assistance and career advice newspaper dedicated to transitioning military and ex-military job seekers, is published monthly and distributed to almost 400 military installations worldwide. Display advertising rates begin as low as $600 and discounts apply for companies who purchase multiple display advertisements. Employment classified advertisements are also available for purchase in Civilian Job News. A PDF of the new Media Kit can be found online at www. CivilianJobNews. com/CivJobNews. pdf (http://www. CivilianJobNews. com/CivJobNews. pdf).

About CivilianJobs. com and Military Job Fairs (http://www. civilianjobs. com/?campaign=Dec07).
CivilianJobs. com is the web site where America's military connects with civilian careers. The site offers employers and ex-military job seekers access to an online job board, military job fairs, and articles and advice, with each resource focused on military-experienced talent. These services provide employers with the most efficient and cost-effective way to access the ex-military talent pool for candidates with backgrounds in fields such as transportation, maintenance, administrative / finance, healthcare, IT, telecom and law enforcement as well as for positions that require security clearances. CivilianJobs. com is headquartered in metro-Atlanta, GA, and can be found on the web at www. CivilianJobs. com.

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American Fiber Systems Connects Groundbreaking Vanderbilt Medical Center

American Fiber Systems Connects Groundbreaking Vanderbilt Medical Center

Vanderbilt Connects Via AFS's Network and Revitalizes One Hundred Oaks

Rochester, NY and Nashville, TN (PRWEB) November 11, 2008

Optical fiber network (http://www. americanfibersystems. com/) provider American Fiber Systems (AFS) and Vanderbilt Medical Center today announced a new project to connect the university to One Hundred Oaks mall, the planned site of Vanderbilt's new 440,000 square foot, state-of-the-art medical mall. Twenty-one Vanderbilt Medical Center clinics, including pediatrics, neurology and oncology, will rely on the AFS fiber optic network (http://www. americanfibersystems. com/) for the secure and safe transfer of high-definition X-rays, real-time records and other mission critical data.

The network solution is specifically designed to accommodate Vanderbilt's consistent annual growth and connects the university campus to both the new medical center location and a remote data center location to be used for storage and back-up. This expansion ensures redundant coverage for traffic between the three locations and increases network survivability to further protect the $64 million medical center investment.

"What Vanderbilt is doing with One Hundred Oaks mall is groundbreaking," said Jeff Williams, Vice President of Enterprise Sales for AFS (http://www. americanfibersystems. com/). "Nashville has grown accustomed to relying on Vanderbilt's expertise whenever they have a sick family member--and we are honored that Vanderbilt, in turn, depends on the reliability of the AFS team and our network to make sure the clinic's data services run without disruption." 

For more than five years, the Vanderbilt University campus has connected to over 56 miles of the AFS fiber network in Nashville, supporting IT and data center functionality. The AFS network provides the institution with cutting-edge communications capabilities and connection speeds, keeping Vanderbilt at the forefront of technology in advanced learning.

"Vanderbilt is driven to set new standards for research, education and patient care and the network infrastructure is one of the underlying technologies enabling these possibilities. Our goal then is to partner and align ourselves with technologies and services that are highly available yet flexible to meet the growth and evolving demands of the institution," said David Cochran, Network Services Manager, Vanderbilt University.

Recently named #21 in Inc. Magazine's Top 100 telecommunications companies, American Fiber Systems provides metropolitan networking infrastructure, dark fiber and transport services to carriers and large and mid-sized enterprises in ten markets nationwide. For more information on partnering with AFS, visit http://www. americanfibersystems. com (http://www. americanfibersystems. com)].

About American Fiber Systems
American Fiber Systems (AFS) provides metropolitan fiber optical networking (http://www. americanfibersystems. com/) infrastructure, dark fiber (http://www. americanfibersystems. com/enterprise-dark-fiber. php) and transport services to carriers and large enterprises. AFS enables its customers to easily and reliably connect to a city's most important points of communications presence; Internet Service Provider (ISP) and data center locations; Inter-exchange "carrier-hotels;" wireless providers and Fortune 1000 companies. AFS has deployed more than 1.2 million miles of high-capacity, high-bandwidth metropolitan fiber optic cable since 2000 in several cities, including Atlanta, Ga.; Boise, Idaho; Cleveland, Ohio; Kansas City, Kan./Mo.; Las Vegas, Nev.; Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Minn.; Nashville, Tenn.; Reno and Carson City, Nev.; and Salt Lake City, Utah. AFS has more than 500 capacity enabled on-net buildings and supports an addressable market teledensity of more than $9 billion in annualized telecommunications services. AFS is a privately held venture-backed company led by Dave Rusin (http://www. telecomstraightshooter. com/), who shares insights on telecommunications trends (http://www. telecomstraightshooter. com/) and news on his blog at www. TelecomStraightShooter. com].

About Vanderbilt Medical Center
Vanderbilt Medical Center (VMC) is a comprehensive healthcare facility dedicated to patient care, research, and education. Its reputation for excellence in each of these areas has made Vanderbilt a major patient referral center for the Southeast. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the Southeast choose Vanderbilt for their health care needs, not only because of its excellence in medical science, but also because the faculty and staff are dedicated to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

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Tulane University Chooses Web+Shop

Tulane University Chooses Web+Shop

Tulane University chooses Web+Shop. Web+Shop will be used for internal materials ordering.

(PRWEB) June 6, 2003

Aberdeen, SD - June 6, 2003

Webplus, Inc., the leading provider of leased ecommerce solutions, announced that Tulane University has begun using Webplus, Inc.'s award-winning ecommerce solution, Web+Shop, for internal material ordering purposes. "The flexibility of the open source code version of Web+Shop was a key factor in Tulane U. choosing to go with Web+Shop", said Bryan Kriech, Business Development Manager at Webplus, Inc. "An esteemed University like Tulane choosing Web+Shop over the hundreds of other shopping carts out there says worlds about Web+Shop. I think they will be happy with their decision."

About Tulane University

Tulane University is a private, non-sectarian research university with 11 schools and colleges. Located in New Orleans, Tulane offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in law, medicine, public health and tropical medicine, architecture, business, engineering, social work and the liberal arts and sciences.

About Webplus, Inc.

Webplus, Inc. (talentsoft) is a leading Internet software and solution provider. Webplus, Inc. develops, markets, and supports Web development tools, middleware, and application server software, B2B and B2C e-Commerce applications, and e-Business, e-Logistics, enterprise, and intranet/extranet solutions on multiple platforms such as Windows, Linux, and other popular Unix operating systems. Webplus's flagship products include Web+ Web+Shop, Web+Mall, Web+IntraOffice, Web+IntraSchool, Web+HelpDesk, Web+CRM, Web+SDM (Sales Distribution Management), and Web+Enterprise. Millions of copies of Webplus's talentsoft software have been distributed to over 100 countries via online and traditional channels. Webplus, Inc.'s missions are to deliver affordable, simple, robust, and localized software solutions for Small-to-Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) through partnering with local solution providers and value-added resellers around the world. By leveraging market-leading position, Webplus, Inc. initiated Web+ Distributed E-commerce to extend the "brick-and-mortar" SME to "click-and-mortar" using the latest Peer-to-Peer (P2P), XML, and wireless technologies.

The United States Has the Largest Over-The-Counter Drugs Market in the World

The United States Has the Largest Over-The-Counter Drugs Market in the World

Dublin (PRWEB) January 28, 2006

Research and Markets (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c31675 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c31675)) has announced the addition of The Role of Self-Medication in Cost-Containment in the United States to their offering

With sales in 2003 estimated at $17.5 billion, the U. S. market for over-the-counter (OTC) drugs is by far the largest in the world, but it is arguably far from being the most dynamic self-medication market. The U. S. markets sluggish performance is attributable in part to the very cautious attitude of the FDA toward the reclassification of prescription drugs as nonprescription medicines, a process known as "Rx-to-OTC switching." However, recent statements made by the FDA indicate that its attitude toward Rx-to-OTC switching is about to change.

We begin this report by considering the perspectives on self-medication of three major stakeholder groups: consumers, payers, and manufacturers, plus the position of the FDA. We then examine the cost-containment implications of Rx-to-OTC switching in two drug classes that have had recent switch approvals (nonsedating antihistamines and proton pump inhibitors) and two classes that may see switches in the near future (statins and obesity therapies). We conclude with a brief assessment of the outlook and implications for the pharmaceutical industry.

Business Implications

Although the default status of medicines in the United States is nonprescription, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has traditionally been very cautious in regard to Rx-to - OTC switching (i. e., the reclassification of prescription drugs as nonprescription medicines). Far fewer compounds are available in OTC form in the United States than in the other major self-medication markets. However, the FDA has stated that it intends “to become more proactive in recommending key potential switches."

Given that prescription drug prices are generally significantly higher than the prices of comparable OTC medicines, manufacturers usually have a vested interest in maintaining the prescription status of their new chemical entities as long as possible. However, as a drug approaches patent expiration and the threat of generics competition, it may be advantageous for the manufacturer to switch the drug to OTC status as a way of extending its life cycle. The timing of the switch is crucial: it should be early enough to develop consumer loyalty to the OTC brand but late enough to exploit the full sales potential of prescription sales.

When a drug is switched to OTC status, health plans often end reimbursement of other drugs within the same class or move these drugs to a higher formulary tier that incurs copayments higher than the OTC drug’s retail price. On average, copayments for third-tier drugs (i. e., nonpreferred brands) exceed $30 per month. The substantially lower prices of OTC drugs compared with competing prescription drugs have persuaded many health plans to add certain switched drugs to their formularies, often in a new tier that is subject to a very modest copayment (e. g., $5). According to a recent managed care survey, 31.5% of HMOs covered at least some OTC medicines in 2003.

Recent FDA judgments suggest that the pharmaceutical industry may need to be somewhat bolder in its dosing proposals in switch applications. In the past, manufacturers have assumed that reducing the dosing from standard prescription levels would enhance their prospects of succeeding with their switch applications, but the opposite has been the case in some instances. The FDA has shown that it is unwilling to approve switches that may use subtherapeutic dosing.

For more information visit http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c31675 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c31675)

Source: Decision Resources, Inc.

Laura Wood

Senior Manager

Research and Markets

Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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