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The Economist Launches Online Debates about the Driving Motivations for Corporate Sustainability

The Economist Launches Online Debates about the Driving Motivations for Corporate Sustainability

Today, The Economist announces its eighth online debate (www. economist. com/debate) that will focus on the motivations for corporate sustainability. The proposition for this debate is: “This house believes that without outside pressure, corporations will not take meaningful action on sustainability."

NEW YORK (PRWEB) June 17, 2008

The Economist Debate Series is an online event series that aims to facilitate global conversations about important issues that affect our world. Corporate sustainability will be the subject of debate over the course of two weeks from June 17 to June 27, 2008 when a winning debater will be declared by popular vote. The Economist invites anyone interested in the topic to join the conversation, contribute opinions and cast a vote for or against the proposition.

"Record-high oil prices. Hurricane Katrina. A variety of factors may have caused a Great Awakening with regard to climate change, especially in America. Where there's a will, there's a way, but is it will that's driving corporate sustainability, or profits? Cynics contend that organisational-driven sustainability programmes are nothing more than faddish marketing ploys, while others believe this trend is becoming an accepted and de rigueur part of the global business landscape. We hope to get to the core of this matter with our debate," said Vijay Vaitheeswaran debate moderator and correspondent, The Economist.

Arguing for the Proposition: Mindy S. Lubber, President of Ceres, the leading U. S. coalition of investors and environmental leaders working to improve corporate environmental, social and governance practices. Arguing for the Opposition: Bjorn Stigson, president, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), the world's leading business organisation focused on business and sustainable development. Guest Participants: Throughout the course of the two-week debate, expert Guest Participants will lend colorful commentary to the lively discussion, including: Bill Baue, Co-host & Producer, Corporate Watchdog Radio Michael Lenox, Faculty Director, Duke's Corporate Sustainability Initiative Joel Makower, blogger Michael Shellenberger, President, Breakthrough Institute and co-author of Breakthrough: From the Death of Environmentalism to the Politics of Possibility Future debate topics may include: The 20th century workforce, green issues and the environment, global food prices, human potential, futurology and healthcare issues.

Links to Archived Debates:

Debates 1-3: Technology and Education, the Digital Divide and Social Networking Debate 4: Privacy and Security – Can security be established without the erosion of personal privacy? Debate 5: Information Overload – Does technology simplify our lives? Debate 6: Regulation Business and Financial Risks – Have governments made things worse? Debate 7: China and The Olympics – Was awarding the Olympics to Beijing a mistake? The Economist Debate Series is an open community forum – no paid subscription is necessary and anyone can participate. This online debate is sponsored by SAS.

About The Economist (www. economist. com)

The Economist offers timely reporting, concise commentary and comprehensive analysis of global news in its weekly magazine and online at economist. com. With objective authority, clarity and wit, The Economist presents the world's political, business, scientific, technological and cultural affairs and the connections between them. Edited in London since 1843, The Economist has a worldwide print circulation of more than 1.3 million and 3 million monthly visitors to Economist. com.

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Reptrax and VendorClear Join Forces

Reptrax and VendorClear Join Forces

Merger creates healthcare industry’s largest vendor credentialing organization in North America.

Dallas, Texas, and Minneapolis, Minn (PRWEB) June 22, 2010

Reptrax and VendorClear announce today a merger of the two companies that will create the largest healthcare vendor credentialing organization in the United States.

Reptrax and VendorClear are pioneers in the healthcare vendor credentialing industry, bringing to market many industry firsts. The combined company will serve approximately 2,100 healthcare facilities in North America. Reptrax and VendorClear will continue to operate from their current locations in their pursuit to make the industry safer for healthcare employees, vendors and patients. The merger will not affect the daily operations at any healthcare facility.

“I couldn’t be more excited about our companies coming together,” VendorClear founder Mike Schreiber said. “The timing is right and the benefits to both hospital and vendor customers are the driving forces behind the merger.”

“Hospitals and vendors alike have consistently clamored for consolidation in the vendor credentialing marketplace. This merger demonstrates how, by answering their call, the standard for accurate vendor credentialing has been set,” Reptrax founder Peter Sheehan said. “Together we have the combined resources to lead the industry and deliver on our commitment to serve our customers.”

About VendorClear
VendorClear is a leading provider of web-based vendor access services for healthcare facilities, including hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and physician offices, and helps manage vendor credentials, track vendor access and facilitate communication with vendors.

Established in 2005, VendorClear is a privately owned company located in Eden Prairie, Minn.

About Reptrax
The Reptrax service is the largest vendor credentialing solution by number of installations. The Reptrax service assists with and administrates the implementation and enforcement of a healthcare organization’s comprehensive compliance plan, including credentialing and facility-access policies.

Reptrax is a service owned and offered by deView INC. of Lewisville, Texas.

About deView electronics
DeView electronics designs, engineers and manufactures both digital and analog IP technologies that are essential to video surveillance systems. Drawing on a global perspective and dedicated management team, deView’s development process is a benchmark for the security industry.

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PHR: After Senate Report, Psychologists Who Tortured Must Be Held to Account

PHR: After Senate Report, Psychologists Who Tortured Must Be Held to Account

In the wake of the Senate Armed Services Committee's (SASC) report on detainee abuse, Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) is calling for the psychologists who justified, designed, and implemented torture for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Department of Defense (DoD), to lose their professional licenses and to face criminal prosecution.

(Vocus) April 21, 2009

In the wake of the Senate Armed Services Committee's (SASC) (http://armed-services. senate. gov/pubs. htm) report on detainee abuse, Physicians for Human Rights (http://physiciansforhumanrights. org/) (PHR) is calling for the psychologists who justified, designed, and implemented torture for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Department of Defense (DoD), to lose their professional licenses and to face criminal prosecution.

"Long before Justice Department lawyers were tasked to justify torture, US psychologists were busy actually perpetrating it," said Stephen Reisner, PhD, Advisor on Psychological Ethics at PHR. "These individuals must not only face prosecution for breaking the law, they must lose their licenses for shaming their profession's ethics."

The SASC report is the latest and most comprehensive account of the Bush Administration's regime of torture and the central role health professionals played. Senator Carl Levin (D-MI), Chair of SASC, is calling for the Department of Justice to review the report and pursue any evidence of criminal wrongdoing, a move that PHR supports.

"The Senate Armed Services Committee confirms what we have long known--health professionals were the agents that spread the virus of torture," said Nathaniel Raymond, Director of PHR's Campaign Against Torture (http://www. physiciansforhumanrights. org/torture/) which brings together thousands of health professionals who oppose torture in all circumstances. "Now is the time for those who violated our laws and our values to be held to account."

PHR is renewing its call to Congress and the White House to immediately create a non-partisan commission to investigate the Bush Administration's use of torture, with a specific focus on the role that psychologists and medical professionals played in its design, justification, supervision, and use.

"A non-partisan commission is required if the American people are to know the truth about our nation's descent into torture," said John Bradshaw, JD, PHR's Washington Director. "Congress must move quickly and show the world that we are serious about restoring our reputation as a nation that defends human rights and the rule of law."

PHR urges human rights supporters to sign its online petition (http://actnow-phr. org/campaign/investigate_torture) calling for the establishment of a commission to investigate US torture and hold health professionals accountable.

Since 2005, PHR has documented the systematic use of psychological and physical torture by US personnel against detainees held at Guantánamo Bay, Abu Ghraib, Bagram airbase, and elsewhere in its groundbreaking reports, Break Them Down (http://physiciansforhumanrights. org/library/documents/reports/break-them-down-the. pdf), Leave No Marks (http://physiciansforhumanrights. org/library/documents/reports/leave-no-marks. pdf), and Broken Laws, Broken Lives (http://brokenlives. info/?page_id=69). The Senate report confirms the use of abusive and illegal interrogation techniques documented in these PHR reports. These techniques include:
beating sexual and cultural humiliation forced nakedness exposure to extreme temperatures exploitation of phobias sleep deprivation sensory deprivation and sensory overload prolonged isolation threats of imminent harm

Physicians for Human Rights has repeatedly called for an end to the use of Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) interrogation tactics by US personnel, an end to the use of Behavioral Science Consultation Teams (BSCT) teams, and called for a non-partisan commission to investigate the US government's use of torture. Additionally, PHR has worked to mobilize the health professional community, particularly the professional associations, to adopt strong ethical prohibitions against direct participation in interrogations. PHR was a 1997 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

Editors, please note: PHR has four leading experts on torture (http://phrblog. org/bios-and-photos-of-phr-experts-on-torture/) -- physicians and psychologists who have investigated torture by US forces, studied the physical and psychological consequences, and advocated to hold health professionals accountable. To arrange an interview, please contact Jonathan Hutson, JHutson [at]phrusa[dot]org or 857-919-5130.

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American Society for Apheresis Announces Publication of Fifth Special Edition of the Journal of Clinical Apheresis

American Society for Apheresis Announces Publication of Fifth Special Edition of the Journal of Clinical Apheresis

The American Society for Apheresis is pleased to announce the publication of the Fifth Special Edition of the Journal of Clinical Apheresis.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 24, 2010

Consistent with ASFA’s vision, the Apheresis Applications Committee of ASFA reviewed the English language peer-reviewed apheresis literature to evaluate the use of apheresis in the treatment of disease. The Committee reviewed diseases with the goal of performing an objective and systematic review of the published evidence. The Committee then assigned a category to each disease, assigned a recommendation grade (based upon the GRADE system) for the use of apheresis to treat the disease, and completed individual disease fact sheets. Each fact sheet serves as a quick reference and includes such information as assigned ASFA category, recommendation grade, disease incidence, number of patients reported to have been treated, types of reports appearing in the medical literature, level of evidence for therapeutic apheresis use, general disease description and treatment, rationale for apheresis, recommended apheresis regimen, and parameters for discontinuation.

“We are excited about this new Special Issue, for two reasons. First, the committee was able to simplify ASFA category descriptions, and second, the introduction of the recommendation grade adds necessary depth to clinical decision making process regarding the use of apheresis,” said co-Editor and ASFA Immediate Past President, Zbigniew M. Szczepiorkowski, MD, PhD, FCAP, adding; “This document will undoubtedly help providers of therapeutic apheresis to further the cause of evidence based medicine and help patients and payors to identify the independently generated valuable resource.”

"ASFA wishes to thank CaridianBCT and Therakos for their support of this publication," said Jeffrey Winters, MD, current ASFA President, further noting; “The support of our vendors is imperative to ASFA’s success.”

The Fifth Special Issue is available for purchase through the ASFA website, www. apheresis. org.

For further information, contact:
Sarah McCarthy, MSc, MBA
Executive Director
American Society for Apheresis
375 West 5th Avenue, Suite 201
Vancouver, BC, Canada V5Y 1J6
T 604.484.2851
E asfa(at)apheresis(dot)org
Www. apheresis. org

About the American Society for Apheresis:
The American Society for Apheresis (ASFA) is an organization of physicians, scientists, and allied health professionals whose mission is lead the field of apheresis through patient and donor care, research, education and advocacy. Visit www. apheresis. org for further information.

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Denver Acupuncturist, Martha Lucas, Ph. D., L. Ac., Announces New Face and Neck Acupuncture Program

Denver Acupuncturist, Martha Lucas, Ph. D., L. Ac., Announces New Face and Neck Acupuncture Program

Martha Lucas, PhD., L. Ac., founder of The Colorado Center of Traditional Medicine in Denver's Capitol Hill area, announces her new Denver Face and Neck Acupuncture Program for improving your Spring vitality. Lucas is the owner of Cosmetic Acupuncture Seminars and is the internationally known instructor of Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) April 1, 2010

Martha Lucas, Ph. D., L. Ac., founder of The Colorado Center of Traditional Medicine in Denver's Capitol Hill area, announces the Denver Face and Neck Acupuncture Program for looking younger and vibrant as we move in to Spring. Lucas is the owner of Cosmetic Acupuncture Seminars and is the internationally known instructor of the Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture System. Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture is the healthy, safe cosmetic procedure for women and men to reduce wrinkling, prevent sagging, and improve the condition of their skin and overall health. Based on the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mei Zen gives you a more youthful and vibrant appearance by treating both the inside and the outside.

Besides her teaching schedule, Lucas' private practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Denver includes Acupuncture, Chinese herbal prescriptions, QiGong for self-care, and nutritional advice for those who want to maintain a healthy weight. Though she treats a variety of health conditions, Lucas specializes in non-surgical face-lifts as well as the treatment of couples who are experiencing challenges with fertility. Internal medicine issues like digestive distress (IBS for example), depression and other emotional conditions, weight loss, stopping smoking, allergies, chronic pain, and sports injuries are other examples of conditions that respond well to Acupuncture and other TCM therapies. Additionally, she offers training and seminars in Advanced Pulse Diagnosis for practitioners who wish to improve their diagnostic skills.

Dr. Lucas calls her practice one of traditional medicine rather than alternative medicine because the therapies she uses have a tradition of more than 3000 years. TCM is a system of medicine whose philosophy is neither contrary nor exclusive to modern western medicine or vice versa. They are complementary, supplementary, and in some cases, alternative or redundant systems of medicine.

Like modern, western medicine, TCM is a form of scientific, evidence-based, triage style medicine. It counters the effects of the illness by treating acute symptoms first and then isolating and treating the underlying imbalance or root cause of the disease. In the pursuit of optimal health and medical care, some practitioners and hospitals have recognized that diverse approaches can be used simultaneously to treat certain conditions while other conditions must be treated with more narrowly focused procedures, like surgery, where modern medicine excels.

Research into the efficacy of TCM and Acupuncture continues to follow the general trend toward increased use of traditional medicine therapies. For example:
NIH has accumulated more than 2300 references on Acupuncture and continues to fund research. Traditional Chinese Medicine has been chosen by the World Health Organization for worldwide propagation to meet the health care needs of the twenty first century.* The U. S. government sponsors the use of Acupuncture in drug rehabilitation programs.* Approximately $22 million of U. S. government money has already been spent on alternative medical research since 1992 at the National Institutes of Health and Public Health Services.* The American Medical Association (AMA), in Resolution #514, is encouraging its members to become better informed regarding alternative medicine and to participate in appropriate studies of it.* The World Health Organization estimates that between 65 to 80 percent of the world's population (about 3 billion people) rely on traditional (alternative) medicine as their primary form of health care.* Worldwide, only 10 to 30 percent of people use conventional medicine while 70 to 90 percent use traditional medicine.* (*from Alt Med Online - ThinkQuest)

Lucas is the author of the books Vanity Calamity: Your Guide to Cosmetic Acupuncture for Anti-aging, Pulse Diagnosis: Beyond slippery and wiry, and the meditation CD, QiGong Meditations for Life: Basic Maintenance, that can be used to improve general health. Vanity Calamity and QiGong Meditations are available at her office or through her website www. AcupunctureWoman. com. Pulse Diagnosis is available at www. LhasaOMS. com.

Lucas received her Ph. D. in Research Psychology from the University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, and her degree in TCM from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Denver. Besides her direct training in TCM school, she has advanced training in QiGong and pulse-taking diagnostics. She is an internationally known instructor of Cosmetic Acupuncture and Advanced Pulse Diagnosis. Her practice is located in the Capitol Hill area of downtown Denver. She can be reached at 303-947-6224 to schedule an appointment. Additional information is available at her website, www. AcupunctureWoman. com.

Contact:
Martha Lucas Ph. D., L. Ac., 303-947-6224

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New and Innovative Health Lifestyle Information TV Show Comes to Waiting Rooms Across the Country and Abroad

New and Innovative Health Lifestyle Information TV Show Comes to Waiting Rooms Across the Country and Abroad

Sage is an exciting and new 45 minute health information TV that will be shown to captive audiences in physician/health professionals' waiting rooms across the United States, Canada and Australia as well as on our website. Sage is fresh, innovative, and invigorating in its approach to promoting healthier lifestyles through fitness, activity, and nutrition.

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) November 11, 2009

Sage Health Guides is the exciting, new product of Speech-Language Pathologist, Pamela Rowe, and International Filmmaker and Producer, Justyn Rowe, who want to inform, entertain, and inspire multi-cultural individuals to become active managers in increasing their physical, emotional, and mental health. In an age of "us" versus "them," Sage Health Guides promotes working with a certified and licensed physician when selecting the best personal nutrition, treatment, and/or fitness regimen.

The 45 minute television episodes center around themes, such as, swimming, golfing, adventure fitness, walking/running, stretching, healthy eating while focusing on the emotional, mental, and physical benefits of incorporating these activities in one's lifestyle. With aerial videography and fresh cinematography, Sage blends creativity with health information. Pamela Rowe comments on the heart of Sage, "In today's fast-paced society, it is easy to forget about our health until something goes wrong with it...out of sight, out of mind. Little changes in our choices and attitudes can affect big changes in our health. These changes can have far reaching affects in our lives and the lives around us. It is never too late to start!"

In addition to doctor's waiting rooms, Sage is online. The website features articles and recipes, written by average, "everyday" people sharing their experiences. Health professionals also contribute to the website by writing informative health articles. Sage also features interviews with influential individuals in sports, health, nutrition, and fitness.

Sage believes in giving back to the extended community by donating 10% to national and international charities that focus on improving well-being.

Health is for everyone. Get ready to spice up your health and energize your lifestyle with Sage.

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The Wellness Community is Awarded HEDCO Foundation Grant for Facility Expansion to Support Cancer Support Services

The Wellness Community is Awarded HEDCO Foundation Grant for Facility Expansion to Support Cancer Support Services

The Wellness Community, based in Walnut Creek, CA, awarded a HEDCO Foundation grant to expand its facility to support increased cancer support services for cancer patients and their families.

Walnut Creek, CA (PRWEB) June 11, 2008

The Wellness Community of the San Francisco East Bay announced it has been awarded a major challenge grant in support of its campaign to improve their current facility and expand and enhance services. The Wellness Community is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive support services for cancer (http://twcba. org) patients and their families from throughout the Bay Area. The grant was made by the HEDCO Foundation, which will match donations of up to $80,000 in support of the project.

The Wellness Community, based in Walnut Creek, is located in a comfortable, home-like space, in order to foster a sense of community and to provide a supportive environment. Through participation in community-based educational and support group services, The Wellness Community provides participants, from diagnosis through long-term survivorship, the skills they need to manage their health and maintain a high quality of life.

In 2007, The Wellness Community received over 11,000 visits from 1,504 people with cancer and their families. All services are provided free of charge and are underwritten by donations and sponsorships.

"This phase of our capital campaign will allow us to expand our facility's foyer in order to create a new space for our popular resource library," said Susan Wichmann, president of The Wellness Community Board of Directors. The grant will also help The Wellness Community to expand its "living room" area and to develop an outdoor patio to create space for larger meetings, lectures, exercise, and social activities. "We are grateful to the HEDCO Foundation for their leadership in making this possible."

The Wellness Community is now seeking support to match the HEDCO Foundation grant. In addition to cash donations, the organization is encouraging donations of high quality flooring, window coverings, paint and decking materials.

For more information about The Wellness Community and their capital campaign, please contact James Bouquin at 925.933.0107 or jbouquin "at" twcba. org.

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Charles Jay Endorses Ken Larsen in Utah Governor's Race

Charles Jay Endorses Ken Larsen in Utah Governor's Race

Charles Jay offers his endorsement and support to Ken Larsen, also a candidate from the Personal Choice Party, but the reasons go much deeper than the simple party affiliation

Elkhart, IN (PRWEB) October 31, 2004

It's really no shock that Charles Jay, the Personal Choice Party's presidential candidate, endorses Ken Larsen for the highest ranking office in the state of Utah, but the issue goes well beyond the fact that they both represent the same political party on the Utah ballot.

"Ken stands for something we need very badly right now," says Jay. "It's the idea that government, on every level, needs to be limited in size and function, and part of its function is to step back and allow individuals to pursue their own concept of happiness, in whichever way they choose."

Larsen, in a three-way race for governor with Republican Jon Huntsman and Democrat Scott Matheson, is a political maverick, having stood time and again to protect individual rights and combat the integration of church and state. In his own words, "There have been two citizen initiatives in Utah to legalize medical marijuana. I was the chairman of both. I have organized several tolerance rallies for polygamists, gays, Muslims and everyone else who needs tolerating. I sued the State of Utah for refusing to grant me a marriage license with another man. I am currently suing for the First Amendment right to desecrate my own flag. I would order the removal of God from all government structures and activities. I would take the Pledge out of public school. Shucks, I would take the "public" out of school. I would forbid all government-sponsored prayers, including moments of silence at Senior Centers."

Jay asks Utah voters, before they go to the polls, to undergo some self-examination in terms of evaluating his own candidacy and that of Larsen.

"If you can look into the mirror and tell yourself, with some degree of honesty, that you don't deserve the opportunity to make more choices for yourself, have more freedom without the intrusion of government, have more of your own money to spend, along with better schools, better health care, and a better retirement plan, then don't vote for us," he says.

"But if you feel that as a free human being it is your right to make choices about all those things; if you don't need another mommy or another daddy in your life, then I urge you to vote the Personal Choice Party all the way down the line on November 2nd and make your voice heard loud and clear."

(Charles Jay is the Personal Choice Party's candidate for President. He is on the presidential ballot in the state of Utah and is running a write-in campaign in other states. For further information on the Charles Jay--Marilyn Chambers campaign, please visit http://www. charlesjay. com (http://www. charlesjay. com). More information on the Personal Choice Party can be obtained at http://www. personalchoice. org (http://www. personalchoice. org).)

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Virtual Private Library™ Introduces Library of Subject Tracer™ Information Blogs

Virtual Private Library™ Introduces Library of Subject Tracer™ Information Blogs

The Virtual Private Library™ is pleased to introduce a library of Subject Tracer™ Information Blogs, immediately available free on the Internet. These subject tracer blogs have been developed and created by the Virtual Private Library in association with Marcus P. Zillman, M. S., A. M.H. A.

Marco Island, Florida (PRWEB) November 24, 2003

The Virtual Private Library™ is pleased to introduce a library of Subject Tracer™ Information Blogs, immediately available free on the Internet. These subject tracer blogs have been developed and created by the Virtual Private Library in association with Marcus P. Zillman, M. S., A. M.H. A. Each subject tracer information blog is powered by multiple bots that constantly monitor and gather current information on the subject from throughout the Internet. The information is then filtered and placed into the blog alphabetically. Each subject tracer information blog has its own domain name and address and can be accessed directly on the Internet from anywhere in the world. This is the first use on the Internet combining blogs and bots to create a dynamically generated subject information portal. This innovation in Internet technology was developed by the founder and creator of BotSpot®, and Executive Director of the Virtual Private Library, Marcus P. Zillman, M. S., A. M.H. A.

Current Subject Tracer Information Blogs include: RestStress™, Information Futures Markets, Internet Demographics, Internet Hoaxes, Internet Experts, Student Research, Deep Web Research, Knowledge Discovery, Bot Research, Healthcare Resources, Research Resources, Statistics Resources, Biological Informatics, Business Intelligence Resources, eCommerce Resources, Directory Resources, and ShoppingBots. These Subject Tracer Information Blogs are available from the home page of the Virtual Private Library.

Additional Subject Tracer Information Blogs are in the planning stages and will be freely available from the home page of the Virtual Private Library. The latest Subject Tracer Information Blog was announced on November 20, 2003. ShoppingBots. info is designed to help shoppers save money and purchase efficiently on the Internet during the upcoming holidays.

Mr. Zillman, M. S., A. M.H. A., Executive Director of the Virtual Private Library is available for radio and television interviews discussing the Virtual Private Library and its Subject Tracer Information Bots and Blogs.

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URL: http://www. VirtualPrivateLibrary. com/ (http://www. VirtualPrivateLibrary. com/)

EMail: zillman@virtualprivatelibrary. com

Registration Opens for Inaugural Norfolk Freedom Half Marathon

Registration Opens for Inaugural Norfolk Freedom Half Marathon

Freedom Marathon, Inc. launches running event in support of Veterans and their families

Norfolk, VA (PRWEB) August 6, 2010

Freedom Marathon, Inc. (FMI), a non-profit organization whose mission is to raise awareness and support the needs of Veterans and their families through running events opens registration Friday August 6th, 2010 for the Inaugural Norfolk Freedom Half Marathon. Participants can register on the Freedom Marathon website at http://www. FreedomMarathon. org (http://www. FreedomMarathon. org).

“With the opening of registration, this is an exciting time for us at Freedom Marathon, Inc.; it is another giant step toward providing much needed support for veterans and their families,” said Manny Cordero, CEO and Founder, Freedom Marathon, Inc. “Our goal is to be a forward looking running organization that advances sports industry standards and leads the transformation of recreational sports programs worldwide. This event leads us towards achieving that goal.”

The inaugural event occurs Veteran’s Day weekend November 11-13, 2011 in Norfolk, Virginia. The City of Norfolk is a proud co-sponsor and host of this event. Freedom Marathon, Inc. and the City of Norfolk have partnered to manage these events for the next five years. FMI will host a half marathon in 2011 followed by full marathons in the subsequent years.

Freedom Marathon’s first event has activities planned for all ages and will be focused on families. The inaugural event includes a health and fitness expo, carbo load dinner, relays, family runs and wheelchair invitational, with the main event being the Norfolk Freedom Half Marathon. Running heavyweights such as Olympian Jeff Galloway and Bart Yasso have pledged their involvement to help make this event a success.

“We are pleased to have a long term partnership with the City of Norfolk to co-sponsor and host this event over Veteran’s Day weekend,” said Creigh Kelley, Freedom Marathon, Inc. Race Director. “This is not just another running event, FMI participants will run for a cause, and that cause includes making life better for some of our fellow veterans.” Proceeds from this event will benefit The Wounded Warrior Project and the Norfolk Office to End Homelessness.

The Norfolk Freedom Half Marathon is sanctioned by USA Track & Field (USATF), the national governing body for long distance running.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, donations, or volunteering, visit http://www. FreedomMarathon. org (http://www. FreedomMarathon. org)

About Freedom Marathon, Inc.
The Freedom Marathon, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise awareness and enlist public support through running events to help sponsor the needs of Veterans and their families. We bring a message of hope to our Veterans and their families, assuring them that America has not forgotten their sacrifices. There are no dues or fees for Veterans to join the Freedom Marathon organization – Freedom Marathon, Inc. believes those were paid on the battlefield.

For media queries, contact Brian Butler at Brian(at)FreedomMarathon(dot)org or 813.961.4700

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PMI Announces the 2006 National Conference for Certified Professionals to be held in San Antonio, Texas

PMI Announces the 2006 National Conference for Certified Professionals to be held in San Antonio, Texas

Practice Management Institute (PMI), a leading provider of medical office continuing education, today announced its National Conference for Certified Professionals, to be held on May 18 & 19, 2006 on the River Walk in San Antonio.

San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) January 27, 2006

Practice Management Institute (PMI), a leading provider of medical office continuing education, today announced its National Conference for Certified Professionals, to be held on May 18 & 19, 2006 on the River Walk in San Antonio.

“This conference is jam-packed with information critical to the physician’s office. Topics such as: ‘EMRs -- Should you Implement a Paperless System?’, ‘Pay For Performance and Consumer Driven Healthcare’ and ‘Making Sense of the New Competitive Acquisition Plan’ will be profiled at this year’s conference,” said Lynn Ballard, Conference Chair and VP of Professional Services for Practice Management Institute. “These sessions will be presented along with 20 other classes highlighting critical administrative issues that impact today’s physicians and their practices.”

PMI’s veteran faculty team will present the program, along with guest presenters, including Stan Luke, Deputy Chief, U. S. District Attorney’s Office, Civil Division, Department of Justice, and Michael Brown, Contributing Editor for Medical Economics. Round table discussions, customized breakout sessions and networking luncheons are planned to promote group interaction with conference participants and faculty members.

Participants are encouraged to register early, as the conference will be capped at 300 participants. This year, PMI celebrates 25 years of coding, reimbursement and practice management training. The federal government recently recognized PMI’s Certified Medical Coder (CMC) program. In 2004, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) named PMI’s Certified Medical Coder program as an example coder certification programs that could be utilized to fulfill its coding certification requirement of Medicare Contractors. The requirement stems from implementation guidelines for the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA). This recognition reinforces PMI’s position as a top provider of certification for medical office staff.

PMI training and certification classes are currently presented to physicians and their staffs in 400 of the nation’s leading hospitals, health care systems, colleges and medical societies. For more information, visit www. pmiMD. com or call 800-259-5562.

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Business and IT Planners "Join the Revolution" with Troux

Business and IT Planners "Join the Revolution" with Troux

Free Educational Webinar Series to Feature Practical Implementation, Not Theory, to Transform Business and IT Faster

Austin, Texas (PRWEB) November 3, 2009

Troux Technologies, Inc., the leader in Strategic IT Planning and Control software, today announced a series of free online webinars for business and IT planning professionals focused on action, not theory. The educational webinars, sponsored by Architecture and Governance Magazine, are created to help businesses revolutionize the way they plan and deliver business and IT change. The webinar series will begin Nov 12, 2009.

"We realized that CIO's and IT managers are bombarded with high-level, strategic ideas," said Matt Price, vice president of worldwide marketing for Troux. "In this economy, a bus load of consultants is not the answer. We are breaking the mold and offering blueprints for action that will deliver results quickly and effectively using out-of-the box software."

Series of Five Webinars Cover All Aspects of Strategic IT Planning
Troux has designed the series of five webinars so that participants can start delivering real business results within sixty days of executing each of the programs presented in the webinars. Each webinar is built-around a specific step-by-step approach designed to lead participants through successful execution.
 CIO Strategy: Explores how guesswork and critical information gaps can hinder project success. Answers foundational questions and shares Troux know-how.

 Business Capability: Demonstrates how the use of IT planning software with capability mapping and strategic roadmap creation can stop unstructured business conversations, and lead to value more quickly.

 Enterprise Architecture Excellence: Shows how random EA modeling leads to dead-ends and false-starts; shows how structured EA management can lead to results and long-term value.

 Standards Governance: Explores how a standards program can be more effective by enabling users to use the right IT solutions instead of merely telling them what they can't use.

 Application Portfolios: Looks at how applications cost can be reduced and sometimes eliminated entirely; goes beyond the basics of modeling applications. Webinar Registration

The webinar series begins on November 12, 2009. To sign up for any or all of the above webinars please visit www. troux. com/jointherevolution (http://www. troux. com/jointherevolution)

About Architecture & Governance
Architecture & Governance is an online community serving the needs of Enterprise Architecture (EA), Strategic Planners, Governance practitioners and IT Executives who are focused on the issue of driving business changes through Strategic IT Planning and Enterprise Architecture. To sign up, comment on the articles and receive complimentary monthly PDF issues electronically go to: http://www. architectureandgovernance. com/subscribe (http://www. architectureandgovernance. com/subscribe)

About Troux
Troux provides CIOs with innovative software to drive urgent cost restructuring and business changes. With Troux, CIOs and their teams identify where IT spending and programs are redundant or out-of-step with business strategy, and can plan and manage necessary changes, with live status information and guidance to all relevant employees and executives.

Troux's unique approach results in immediate cost savings as well as step changes to ongoing IT efficiency, business response, and risk reduction. Troux customers and partners are large Global 2000 enterprises and government agencies including Accenture, AstraZeneca, Bayer, Barclays Bank, the US Department of Labor, Fiducia, the US Department of Health and Human Services, GMAC, Vattenfall and Vodafone.
Troux Technologies is the acknowledged leader in the Strategic IT Planning and Control software market.

Note: Troux is a trademark of Troux Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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Prime Healthcare Services On Line with HospitalPortal. NET™

Prime Healthcare Services On Line with HospitalPortal. NET™

Policies & Procedures Accessible for 12 California Hospitals

Rolling Meadows, IL (PRWEB) July 27, 2010

Prime Healthcare Services, Inc., which, by and through its subsidiaries, owns and operates 12 acute care hospitals in Northern and Southern California, needed a single Intranet portal accessible to every workstation in all of its facilities. It found the answer with the HospitalPortal. NET™ Intranet, and management, doctors and employees are pleased with the results.

“Due to acquisitions in a rapid period of time, our hospitals had a number of different systems in place and we needed to consolidate with just one,” said Jason LaMarca, corporate marketing manager and webmaster. “HospitalPortal. NET gave us versatility, ease of use and ease of installation in the least amount of time at a fair price.”

HospitalPortal. NET is a leading provider of secure healthcare-specific Intranet sites for electronic information sharing and information publishing. Prime Healthcare Services, headquartered in Ontario, Calif., is a fully-integrated healthcare system with 8,000 employees and more than 2,200 beds.

“What we especially liked about HospitalPortal is that it is customized for hospitals,” said Sreekant Gotti, chief information officer. “That was the main factor for us.”

LaMarca said the new intranet portal has become Prime Healthcare’s primary means of communication.

“In terms of time, it is clearly an advantage as well as convenience,” LaMarca said. “We’ve created a moving repository of information that is readily available to everyone.”

LaMarca and Gotti described HospitalPortal’s policies and procedures module as invaluable for the entire system.

“What we had before was cumbersome and time-consuming,” LaMarca said. “Now, during surveys or state mandated investigations, whenever a surveyor asks for policies and procedures on a particular item, the person can go in a workstation and obtain the information in seconds.”

LaMarca said the staff appreciates such system capabilities as functionality and ease of use that required minimal teaching. Doctors, he said, have favorably commented on the ability to immediately access information on scheduling and credentialing.

“This was almost turn key and our IT department customized all 13 sites from the platform in just weeks,” the marketing manager said.

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LogicMonitor Wins Best of SaaS Showplace Award Software-as-a-Service Monitoring Solution Improves Data Center Performance and Availability While Lowering Costs

LogicMonitor Wins Best of SaaS Showplace Award Software-as-a-Service Monitoring Solution Improves Data Center Performance and Availability While Lowering Costs

THINKstrategies, Inc., the leading strategic consulting company focused on the business implications of the on-demand services market, announced today that LogicMonitor has been named the latest winner of the Best of SaaS Showplace (BoSS) Awards program, which is aimed at promoting the measurable business benefits being delivered by today's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions.

Santa Barbara, CA and Wellesley, Mass. (Vocus) April 7, 2010

THINKstrategies, Inc., the leading strategic consulting company focused on the business implications of the on-demand services market, announced today that LogicMonitor has been named the latest winner of the Best of SaaS Showplace (BoSS) Awards program, which is aimed at promoting the measurable business benefits being delivered by today's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions.

The BoSS Awards program was announced in January 2009 to bring attention to SaaS companies that are producing tangible business benefits for specific user organizations. These benefits include increased sales, lower costs, higher customer satisfaction, faster operations and greater profitability.

LogicMonitor provides automated monitoring, trending and alerting for the entire data center infrastructure from a single, affordable SaaS-based solution. LogicMonitor's Active Discovery engine performs ongoing discovery of new devices and device changes, eliminating the need for continuous monitoring configuration.

A case example of LogicMonitor’s measurable business benefits is AppFolio (http://www. appfolio. com), which creates complete, web-based, SaaS solutions for multiple vertical markets. AppFolio uses LogicMonitor to monitor all parts of its infrastructure, including web servers, switches, and back-end databases, as well as to manage the alerting mechanism for on-call ops personnel. LogicMonitor has been particularly helpful in triage situations and identifying potential performance issues before they affect customers. As a result, AppFolio estimates that it has been able to defer the cost of a full-time SysAdmin hire, estimated at $120,000 a year, by using LogicMonitor.

It is for these reasons that LogicMonitor has been named a Best of SaaS Showplace Award winner. A summary of the company's winning BoSS Award submission can be found http://www. saas-showplace. com/awardSummary. php? key=1667.

"We are extremely pleased to be recognized by THINKstrategies and the SaaS Showplace for the business value of our SaaS solution,” said Steve Francis, LogicMonitor founder and CEO. “With the pace of change in today's datacenters, automation is the only way to ensure all devices are monitored, and monitored completely--and we're proud to offer such a service in a way that really makes a difference to our clients' bottom lines."

"Optimizing the performance of a data center has become imperative in order to meet the escalating needs of an organization,” stated Jeffrey M. Kaplan, the founder of the SaaS Showplace and Managing Director of THINKstrategies, the strategic consulting firm which conceived and administers the Showplace. "LogicMonitor’s SaaS solution enables organizations to achieve this objective while reducing the costs of data center management."

About LogicMonitor
Founded by former datacenter managers with years of experience at such industry-leading companies as Citrix and FastClick, LogicMonitor Hosted Monitoring offers unmatched visibility into the health and performance of your datacenter. It is the only fully automated, fully hosted system that offers ongoing, active discovery and effectively monitors all load balancers, databases, server equipment, applications, and network and storage devices for organizations of any size. It makes it easy to monitor the multiple datacenters and large numbers of staging and production machines with different authentication and alerting requirements common to enterprise-level corporations. LogicMonitor Hosted Monitoring has automated the entire process, from set-up to alerts. Automated configuration saves hours of time in set-up, and, unlike other systems out there, LogicMonitor automatically detects—and monitors—any changes to the system. LogicMonitor mines more data than any other product, delivers more visibility, updates continuously in real-time, and allows simple dashboard customization. Powerful auto-alerting combines with this thorough monitoring to ensure that all problems are automatically identified—and resolved—early on, before they affect the business. LogicMonitor was founded in 2007 in Santa Barbara, CA. Visit LogicMonitor on the web at http://www. logicmonitor. com.

About the Best of SaaS Showplace (BoSS) Awards
The BoSS Award program is an ongoing initiative to identify and promote SaaS, and 'cloud computing', companies which are offering on-demand solutions which are generating measurable business benefits for their customers.

BoSS awards nominations are accepted on an ongoing basis, and more than one winner can be awarded in each SaaS Showplace Application, Industry and Enabling Technology Supplier category.

For more information or to nominate a BoSS award winner, go to http://www. saas-showplace. com/registerforbossaward. html.

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US Drug Watchdog Launches a National Investigation Into, and Wants to Hear From Consumers About, the Drug Called Digitek

US Drug Watchdog Launches a National Investigation Into, and Wants to Hear From Consumers About, the Drug Called Digitek

Americas Watchdog's US Drug Watchdog has just launched a national investigation involving the drug called Diditek. In April 2008, Actavis Towtowa recalled all lots of Bertek and UDL Laboratories Digitek (digoxin tablets, USP, all strengths) for oral use due to a manufacturing defect. The US Drug Watchdog wants to talk to any consumer who took this drug or suffered side affects. Consumers who were exposed to this drug can call the US Drug Watchdog anytime at 866-714-6466.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) June 24, 2008

Americas Watchdog's US Drug Watchdog has just launched a national investigation into the drug called Digitek. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) said, "The Digitek defect could expose users to twice the amount of active ingredient, which could cause serious and even fatal reactions." If you or a loved one suffered an injury after taking Digitek the US Drug Watchdog wants to talk with you. A victim or a family member can call the group anytime at 866-714-6466.

So What is Digitek?

Digitek, manufactured by Actavis Towtowa, is sold by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., under a "Bertek" label and by UDL Laboratories, Inc. under a "UDL" label. Digitek is a form of digitalis, a chemical derived from the foxglove plant that has been used as a heart medicine since the 18th century. The medication is sold generically as digoxin by several companies.

Digitalis medicines strengthen the force of the heartbeat by increasing the amount of calcium in the heart's cells. When the medicine reaches the heart muscle, it binds to sodium and potassium receptors. These receptors control the amount of calcium in the heart muscle by stopping the calcium from leaving the cells. As calcium builds up in the cells, it causes a stronger heartbeat. Again if you have taken this drug or were exposed to it please call the US Drug Watchdog at 866-714-6466.

According to the US Drug Watchdog, "Digitalis toxicity is a complication of digitalis therapy and may be caused by an acute ingestion of digitalis. Digitalis toxicity can occur from a single exposure or chronic overmedication. People with heart failure are commonly given diuretics (medications used to pull excess fluid from the body) along with digoxin. Many diuretics can cause potassium loss. Low levels of potassium in the body increase the risk of digitalis toxicity. Digitalis toxicity may also result from low levels of magnesium in the body. Reduced kidney function will cause digitalis to accumulate in the body rather than being excreted normally through urine. Therefore, any disorders that disrupt kidney functioning (including dehydration) make digitalis toxicity more likely." Consumers who took this drug can call the US Drug Watchdog at 866-714-6466 or visit their web site at http://USDrugWatchdog. com (http://USDrugWatchdog. com)

So What Happened?

Digitek Recall:
On April 25, 2008 Actavis Towtowa recalled its Digitek tablets because there existed a possibility that tablets with double the appropriate thickness may have been commercially released. The FDA deemed the Digitek recall a Class I recall, meaning that the defective Digitek tables could cause serious health problems or death.

A double-strength Digitek tablet poses a serious risk of digitalis toxicity in those patients suffering from renal failure. Digitalis toxicity can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, confusion, loss of appetite, low blood pressure, cardiac instability and irregular pulse, heart palpitations, and bradycardia. Bradycardia is a slower than normal heartbeat rate.

Vision changes such as halos or light rings around objects, seeing lights and bright colors, experiencing changes in color perception, blind spots in vision, and blurred vision can also occur. Patients suffering digitalis toxicity can also experience decreased urine output and excessive nighttime urination, overall swelling, decreased consciousness, and difficulty breathing when lying down. At its most severe, death can result from excessive Digitalis intake.

Both Actavis and the FDA said retailers who have Digitek tablets in stock should return the product. Consumers with medical questions should contact their health care providers. Consumers were also can obtain more information on the Digitek recall by calling the US Drug Watchdog at 866-714-6466.

Americas Watchdog and its US Drug Watchdog are all about consumer protection and corporate fairplay.

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World Connect Revs Up for More Kids to Kids Grants in More Countries

World Connect Revs Up for More Kids to Kids Grants in More Countries

Online Voting for Members Opens for Global Youth Initiative Creating Opportunities for Kids in Arts, Sports, Education and Environmental Projects

Waltham, MA (Vocus) June 7, 2010

World Connect, formerly Infante Sano, a nonprofit that empowers local leaders in underserved communities to solve local problems, today opened online voting for the next round of Kids to Kids grants. Members of Kids to Kids, a youth-led program, are invited to read and review proposed projects and chose which projects they want to fund. It is an amazing opportunity for kids to have a say in which projects they think will have the greatest impact in the lives’ of other kids. The online voting will be open until June 30, 2010.

The Kids to Kids program uses money raised by students in the US to fund small but powerful grants at the community level in partner countries. For this latest round of grant giving, Kids to Kids received over 80 applications from Peace Corp Volunteers teaming with local community leaders in 10 countries. For the first time ever, Kids to Kids will fund projects in Ecuador, Mali, Morocco, Peru, Philippines and Rwanda.

“Reading and reviewing the grant proposals drives home the power of our actions,” said Sarah Nuss, a co-founder of Kids to Kids. “With the online voting, all of our members learn exactly how a remote community works and what challenges kids there face. We encourage kids across the United States to join the process and help us determine where we can have the most impact on the lives of kids around the world.”

Kids to Kids, which was founded in 2005 by four middle school aged girls from Massachusetts, funds arts, sports, education and environmental projects aimed at kids in underserved communities in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa and Asia. The goal is to support community projects that can make simple but powerful changes to kids’ lives. Below is sampling of projects up for consideration in this round:

Court of Smiles, Costa Rica--This project will benefit a small community of 1000+ people on the Nicoyan Peninsula of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The community has developed rather quickly in the last 10 years with the construction of nearly 200 government homes. However, sadly, the community has very few resources for the youth. This is a serious problem considering over 30% of the population is between the ages of 5 and 17, and it is incredibly important for kids to have positive and healthy activities during this time of development. Through a Kids to Kids grant, we propose to construct a multi-use court for basketball, volleyball and other sports in community so that youth will be able to entertain themselves in a safe and healthy environment. Skills such as self-discipline, work ethic, responsibility, accountability, teamwork, leadership and self-confidence are all components of sports, valuable and urgent lessons for these youth.

Documenting Dreams, Dominican Republic--This project will incorporate digital photography into the elementary and high schools in a poor, rural community in the Dominican Republic. We are requesting a Kids to Kids grant to purchase digital cameras and a color printer. Students will have the opportunity to learn about journalism, photography, and community building through the sharing of information, which would be done first in blog form on the internet and later through publishing a community newspaper. Photography is a great way to motivate youth in the Dominican Republic because they rarely have the chance to see pictures of themselves or to use a camera. The cameras would allow students to learn important concepts, such as the importance of recording history and the power of communication – and a variety of new creative skills. The project will achieve a lasting, positive impact on kids in community because it will help foster a joy of learning that is so often lost in the Dominican Republic.

Rihane Screenprinters & Fashion Designers, Morocco --Rihane was founded as a community learning center for girls who are illiterate or who have little schooling. This center offers free educational and craft classes such as sewing, cooking, and crocheting - empowering these young women to develop skills and be more independent. With support from Kids to Kids, Rihane will provide the girls with an opportunity to better their screen-printing skills, encourage their creativity, and produce unique clothes that they themselves can wear in their village. Girls will develop their business skills by advertising and selling their clothes. Clothes created by the girls will also be sold in the surrounding communities as a way to keep the project going for many years to come.

“Our Kids to Kids members witness the world,” said Sarah Henry, executive director of World Connect. “By going through this grant review and online voting process, they see firsthand the problems and possibilities in communities far and wide. Building this awareness and giving youth the opportunity to take concrete action are the keys to the success of the Kids to Kids program.”

About Kids to Kids
World Connect’s youth-led Kids to Kids Program empowers local leaders in underserved communities to solve local problems affecting kids. Founded by four middle school girls in Massachusetts, Kids to Kids encourages grassroots fundraising by kids in the US for youth arts, sports, education and environmental projects. The connections built by Kids to Kids create a new generation of leaders and global citizens. To date, Kids to Kids has reached over 12,000 kids by providing microgrants at the community level in Belize, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, and El Salvador and is currently accepting proposals for new projects in Ecuador, Mali, Morocco, Peru, Philippines and Rwanda. Learn more about the Kids to Kids Program and how it is creating opportunities for kids everywhere at http://www. kidstokids. org.

About World Connect
World Connect, formerly Infante Sano, is a non-profit organization that empowers local leaders in underserved areas worldwide to solve local problems by improving the health and wellbeing of women, children and communities. Since 2005, World Connect has contributed millions of dollars through over 230 grants and in-kind gifts, supporting more than 200 communities in eleven countries. World Connect has two giving channels: World Connect Grants, which supports changemakers in health, education and income generation projects, and Kids to Kids, which funds innovative youth arts, sports, education and environmental projects. Visit World Connect at http://www. worldconnect-us. org/ to learn more about the long-lasting and transformational impact of its programs.

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Kelly Services to Sponsor Human Capital Institute's Global Talent Management Track

Kelly Services to Sponsor Human Capital Institute's Global Talent Management Track

The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and Kelly Services, a leading human resources solutions provider, announced today that Kelly will sponsor HCI's Global Talent Management education and research track, one of several topics addressed in HCI's Talent Strategy community of interest, a community HCI considers critical to organizations working to leverage human capital.

Washington, D. C. (PRWEB) July 18, 2007

The Human Capital Institute (http://www. humancapitalinstitute. org/hci/home. guid) (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and Kelly Services, a leading human resources solutions provider, announced today that Kelly will sponsor HCI's Global Talent Management (http://www. humancapitalinstitute. org/hci/tracks_global_talent_management. guid) education and research track, one of several topics addressed in HCI's Talent Strategy (http://www. humancapitalinstitute. org/hci/track_community_talent_strategy. guid) community of interest, a community HCI considers critical to organizations working to leverage human capital.

Multinational organizations are faced with a complex set of challenges when attempting to coordinate and standardize their recruitment, internal deployment, and retention efforts worldwide. Beyond language considerations, the most obvious stumbling block, there are data protection laws, cultural differences, currency conversion, and legacy processes in each subsidiary that can be very difficult to dislodge. Moreover, most multinationals use a wide variety of technologies across their global operations and can face unforeseen difficulties and expenses when attempting to move to one platform for talent management.

HCI's track will use case studies to illustrate the common difficulties and successes multinational corporations have made in streamlining and integrating their global talent management efforts.

The track launches with a Webcast on July 24, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET. Its topic, "Global Recruitment: A Treasure Map for Top Talent," (http://www. humancapitalinstitute. org/hci/events_register. guid?_trainingID=810&_trainingScheduleID=7382) will explore the realities of hiring in India, China, and Eastern Europe, including where and how to find candidates. It also examines the unique laws and labor issues and how to work within them. In addition, the Webcast addresses the issue of internal talent and how it can be leveraged as part of a cohesive strategy.

Future Webcasts, along with white papers, education, and other resources also provide human capital professionals with important information, trends, and best and next practices in global talent management.

"Solving the talent management equation is critical to success for all organizations, but for multinationals there are more variables. HCI's new track is aimed at helping these organizations understand the complexities of global recruitment and retention," said Allan Schweyer, HCI's President & Executive Director.

"Talent management at a global level brings inherent challenges. For companies to attract top talent globally, it is imperative that their human resources practices and systems are integrated and standardized," said George Corona, executive vice president of Kelly Services. We are delighted to sponsor this education and research track that will address the key challenges and, more importantly, offer proactive solutions."

More information about HCI's education and research tracks is available at: www. humancapitalinstitute. org

About Kelly Services
Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB) is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Troy, Mich., offering staffing solutions that include temporary staffing services, outsourcing, vendor on-site and full-time placement. Kelly operates in 32 countries and territories. Kelly provides employment to more than 750,000 employees annually, with skills including office services, accounting, engineering, information technology, law, science, marketing, creative services, light industrial, education, and health care. Revenue in 2006 was $5.5 billion. Visit www. kellyservices. com

About The Human Capital Institute
The Human Capital Institute is a global think tank, educator, and professional association defining the agenda and setting the pace for the new business science of human capital management. With over 80,000 members in over 40 countries, HCI offers a new association framework that cuts across the silos of recruitment, HR/OD, finance, sales and marketing, operations, manufacturing and IT. We provide key executives, line managers and human capital professionals with the newest education, most effective tools and best practices in talent strategy, acquisition, alignment, engagement, deployment, measurement, and retention. The future belongs to leaders with innovative ideas and strategic knowledge. We invite you to learn, share and grow your career with HCI's comprehensive resources, and join our high-achieving, forward-looking membership community. For more information, please visit: www. humancapitalinstitute. org

Press contacts
Kelly Services
Renae T. Walker, APR
(248) 244-5362

Human Capital Institute
Andrea Miller
866-538-1909

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

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Thistle Kensington Gardens Appoints New General Manager

Thistle Kensington Gardens Appoints New General Manager

Thistle Kensington Gardens has appointed a new general manager to oversee its multi-million pound refurbishment

London, England (PRWEB) December 19, 2010

Thistle Hotels has announced the appointment of Paul Knightley as general manager of the four star Thistle Kensington Gardens. Already an established general manager within the Thistle group, Knightley makes the move from its Hyde Park property to oversee the multi-million pound refurbishment of Thistle Kensington Gardens. 

Knightley has worked for Thistle for over 10 years and progressed through several roles in the business, starting as a trainee in the finance department and working his way up to his current role as general manager. In this new role, he will be responsible for taking Thistle Kensington Gardens through its multi-million pound refurbishment and re-launching it to the London market.

The significant investment will transform the hotel into a relaxing and stylish base for business and leisure guests. With all deluxe and executive rooms overlooking Hyde Park, guests can enjoy the luxury of outstanding views while just being a short distance from London's bustling West End. 

The enhancement includes all of the hotel's public rooms - the entrance, restaurant, bar and reception - and its 175 bedrooms. The project is already fully underway with the entrance, bar, restaurant and two floors due to be completed in the first week of December. The remaining floors will be refurbished throughout the first half of next year with completion expected in August 2011.

Paul commented: "This is an exciting time for Thistle Kensington Gardens and I'm delighted to be given the opportunity to oversee the hotel's transformation into a contemporary base for visitors to London. I'm looking forward to catapulting the hotel into a new chapter and revealing its new identity to guests."
 
Simon Farr, regional operations director, Thistle Hotels, added: "We're investing significantly in the refurbishment of Thistle Kensington Gardens, transforming it into a stylish London destination. It is ideally located for business and leisure travellers wanting to be near to the city centre, without being deep in the hustle and bustle and this refurbishment will help firmly position Thistle as a force in London's business and leisure sector, placing it firmly on the London map."

The refurbishment of Thistle Kensington Gardens is further evidence of Thistle's ongoing and significant investment in its properties. Since 2008, Thistle has invested £100 million, transforming its entire portfolio into modernised, individual properties with a contemporary look and feel.

About Thistle:
Thistle Hotels is part of Guoman Hotel Management (UK) Limited which operates a number of UK Hotels (http://www. thistle. com/en/index. html). Thistle has 33 hotels across the country, many in superb city centre locations, including eleven London Hotels (http://www. thistle. com/en/group/find_a_hotel. html? searchby=city&city=London) which include hotels near Hyde Park (http://www. thistle. com/en/hotels/united_kingdom/london/thistle_hyde_park/index. html), Olympic hotels (http://www. thistle. com/en/group/olympic_hotels/index. html) and Kensington hotels (http://www. thistle. com/en/hotels/united_kingdom/london/thistle_kensington_gardens/index. html) With a selection of restaurants and a choice of excellent health and leisure facilities, Thistle has something to offer everyone.

Thistle Hotels is the first hotel group to achieve Hospitality Assured accreditation, across its entire UK portfolio. Created by the Institute of Hospitality, the Hospitality Assured standard measures the quality within customer facing businesses across the hospitality, tourism and leisure industry.

PR contact:
Kymberley Hill
Head of Public Relations
Guoman & Thistle Hotels
The Grosvenor
101 Buckingham Palace Road
London
SW1W 0SJ
020 7868 6322
Http://www. thistle. com

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NSCA World Headquarters Ready for Action

NSCA World Headquarters Ready for Action

New facility offers expanded professional strength and conditioning development opportunities

(PRWEB) March 13, 2004

The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) recently moved into its new World Headquarters building located at 1885 Bob Johnson Drive in southwest Colorado Springs, Colorado. The new location and office space will provide a cost-effective opportunity for growth and greater professional development for the NSCAÂ’s nearly 30,000 members and the strength and conditioning profession.

“The NSCA has established itself as the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning,” NSCA President Bill Allerheiligen said. “This new building complements our market position and supports our promise to support and disseminate research-based knowledge and its practical application to improve athletic performance and fitness.”

The NSCA has relocated its headquarters three times in the past 10 years due to its continued growth. The idea of building a customized facility to accommodate the needs of the growing association was realized and approved by the Board of Directors in 2000.

“This is an excellent opportunity for the NSCA to contribute to the economic development in the area and represent itself as a leader and voice of the strength and conditioning profession,” stated Robert Jursnick, NSCA Executive Director.

The 29,500 square foot building will provide office space for the NSCAÂ’s 28 employees and future staff growth, along with a state-of-the-art strength and conditioning facility, classroom area, and outdoor speed and agility field. The training sections of the building will serve as a learning laboratory for human performance education curriculums, and provide a valuable resource to elite athletes and teams.

“We are excited to put the training facility into action. It will meet the growing professional development needs of both our membership and the industry we serve,” Michael Barnes, NSCA Education Director, said. “This full service facility will allow our training to range from the traditional classroom style lecture, to the most advanced hands-on learning in the weight room and on the training field.”

Currently, two workshops are scheduled to take place at the new facility in 2004 with more educational opportunities planned for the future.

June 11-12, 2004 – Lifting for Power. This symposium is devoted entirely to power. Clinicians will discuss the scientific basis and rationale for power development, muscle physiology, and current methods and exercise techniques used in the field.

July 30-31, 2004 – Plyometrics and Speed Development. Helping your athletes and clients reach peak performance is on the top of everyone’s list. This theory and hands-on symposium provides exercise techniques, safety guidelines, and a variety of drills attendees can incorporate into their programs.

For more information on these or other educational opportunities, visit the NSCA web site www. nsca-lift. org

About the NSCA:

The National Strength and Conditioning Association is the leading authority on strength and conditioning. For more than 26 years, the NSCA has bridged science and application to provide reliable, research-based, strength and conditioning information to its members and the general public. With nearly 30,000 members worldwide, the NSCA is the largest health and fitness association in the world. For more information on NSCA professional journals, cutting edge conferences, educational text and videos, or other services, visit the web site at www. nsca-lift. org. 

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Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms, Causes and Health Risks - Will You Know Before it’s Too Late?

Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms, Causes and Health Risks - Will You Know Before it’s Too Late?

The-Vitamin-and-Supplement-Guide. com has revamped its Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms coverage to include detailed vitamin D deficiency symptoms, causes, remedies and sources of vitamin D. Learn whether you’re at risk for Vitamin D Deficiency Today.

Auburn, WA (PRWEB) August 4, 2010

The-Vitamin-and-Supplement-Guide. com announced today it has revamped it’s coverage on Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms (http://www. the-vitamin-and-supplement-guide. com/vitaminDdeficiencysymptoms. html). Commonly referred to as the “Sunshine Vitamin”, vitamin D plays a very important role in your health. But with the increased awareness of skin cancer caused by too much exposure to the sun and the fact that where you live will influence whether you’re getting enough vitamin D or not, it was time for complete coverage on vitamin D deficiency symptoms.

“The trouble with Vitamin D deficiency is the symptoms don’t show up until late in life when it may be too late to reverse them,” says Jeff Kimball founder of The-Vitamin-and-Supplement-Guide. com. “Hypovitaminosis D osteopathy, a collection of vitamin D deficiency symptoms, is a condition occurring when there isn't enough vitamin D to make the hormones that maintain healthy calcium balance. Over time this lack of calcium will take its toll on your body and can cause serious health conditions.”

There are things you can do to offset any deficiency in vitamin D such as eating certain foods high in vitamin D, getting more exposure to sunlight and taking supplements containing vitamin D. “The bottom line is vitamin D deficiency can be a very serious condition and you need to assess if your at risk and what you should do about it,” say Jeff Kimball. “Please take the time to research your vitamin D deficiency situation and correct any deficiency you find, your loved ones will be grateful you did.”

For complete coverage of vitamin D deficiency symptoms including remedy recommendations visit:
Http://www. the-vitamin-and-supplement-guide. com/vitaminDdeficiencysymptoms. html (http://www. the-vitamin-and-supplement-guide. com/vitaminDdeficiencysymptoms. html)

For additional vitamin and supplement information visit: http://www. the-vitamin-and-supplement-guide. com (http://www. the-vitamin-and-supplement-guide. com).

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Eastern Kentucky University Adds New Fire & Emergency Services Concentration and Certificate to Online Safety Degree

Eastern Kentucky University Adds New Fire & Emergency Services Concentration and Certificate to Online Safety Degree

Because of the overwhelming interest from security management professionals Eastern Kentucky University will offer an online Fire & Emergency Services certificate and concentration. Classes for the new feature to EKU's online Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management program will begin January '08. Enrollment deadline for the program is December 14, 2007.

Richmond, KY (PRWEB) August 13, 2007

Beginning in spring 2008, Eastern Kentucky University will add a new concentration in Fire & Emergency Services (http://safetymanagement. eku. edu/fire-emergency) to its online Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management (http://safetymanagement. eku. edu) degree program. The concentration is four courses, 12 credit hours, which can be added as a focus in the larger degree program or taken as a certificate for students who are not ready to pursue the full degree, but want the benefits of additional fire and emergency services instruction. Classes for both the concentration and certificate begin January 14, 2008.

"Due to expressed interest from security management professionals, EKU is now offering an online graduate degree with enhanced options and certificates in fire protection and emergency services," said Online Program Director Dr. Tom Schneid. "The College of Justice & Safety has a national reputation in areas that comprise homeland security, emergency response, fire protection, hazardous materials, security and emergency medicine."

Because the Fire & Emergency Services option is comprised of specialty courses, the option will have a limited enrollment period restricted to application dates during the spring term. The application deadline for class registration in the Fire & Emergency Services (http://www. safetymanagement. eku. edu/press_release/index. php) certificate and concentration is December 14, 2007. Students missing these deadlines will have to wait until the spring 2009 term to begin this track.

The four-course certificate or concentration in Fire & Emergency Services is comprised of:
Strategic Planning for Fire and Emergency Services (http://safetymanagement. eku. edu/concentrations) - Comprehensive strategic planning including theory and value of strategic planning are examined. Steps to develop a strategic plan are examined and discussed. Students will assimilate a mock strategic plan for their organization that examines organizational development with consideration given to resource management. Leadership in Fire & Emergency Services (http://safetymanagement. eku. edu/concentrations) - Students will examine leadership issues including developing as a leader, leadership styles, decision skills, influencing persuasion, and storytelling. Characteristics of effective leaders are examined and discussed. Students will evaluate their leadership skills and shortcomings, and develop a plan for obtaining needed inventory of leadership skills within themselves and their organizations. Public Sector Finance and Budgeting (http://safetymanagement. eku. edu/concentrations) - This class examines the relationship of fire department budgeting within the scope of overall financial management of municipal governments. Funding sources including taxes, supplements from other governments, grants, cost accounting and auditing are explored. Students will demonstrate their understanding of complex financial management issues by preparing arguments for prioritization of fire service issues over other governmental considerations. Public Emergency Services (http://safetymanagement. eku. edu/concentrations) - This course provides an overview of the theories and techniques of management practices regarding the operation and delivery of public sector emergency services. Agency coordination, budgetary considerations, resource assessment, and liability issues are emphasized.

EKU's department of Safety, Security & Emergency Management is world renowned and offers the nation's only completely online Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management (http://safetymanagement. eku. edu). This program is designed to meet the needs of today's working professionals in fire protection and administration, safety management, security, loss prevention, homeland security, risk management, and occupational health and safety.

For more information about the Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management online program, contact an Eastern Kentucky University Enrollment Advisor at 1-866-277-9878 or visit the program Web site, http://www. safetymanagement. eku. edu (http://www. safetymanagement. eku. edu).

About Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University is a comprehensive university accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools serving more than 16,000 students on its 725-acre Richmond campus and its educational centers throughout Kentucky. Joanne K. Glasser serves as the 10th (and first female) president of EKU, which is embarking on a significant transformation into a state leader and a university of national distinction.

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Baptist Launches Cardiologist's Video Interview on Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death

Baptist Launches Cardiologist's Video Interview on Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death

Medicare expands reimbursement for implanted defibrillators. Cardiologist Drew Pickett, MD discusses the treatment for sudden cardiac death.

Jackson, MS (PRWEB) July 10, 2007

Baptist Cardiovascular Services launches a video interview with Cardiac Electrophysiologist Drew Pickett, M. D. He discusses how implanting a defibrillator can help reduce sudden cardiac death. Also, Dr. Pickett talks about the SCD-HeFT Trial (pronounced scud heft), which is the most recent and largest clinical study to decide who benefits from a defibrillator.

Hundreds of Thousands of heart patients are now eligible to receive an implanted defibrillator, and Medicare has decided to cover the cost. Results from a "landmark" clinical study by the National Institutes of Health provided evidence that patients with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) have reduce mortality. The January 20, 2005 issue of The New England Journal featured results from the Sudden Cardiac Death in Heart Failure Trial (SCD - HeFT) showing a 23 percent reduction in death among trial participants with an ICD compared to those who did not receive defibrillators.

The SCD-HeFT findings show that ICDs used preventively in people with heart failure and poor heart pumping function has the potential to save more than 350,000 lives annually. SCD-HeFT is the latest in a series of major medical studies demonstrating the life-saving benefits of ICDs. The results reinforce evidence from earlier trials. Officials at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended reimbursement to Medicare patients eligible for ICD therapy based on the SCD-HeFT clinical study results.

Baptist Medical Center Cardiologists Robert Andrew Pickett, M. D, Douglas Wolfe, M. D. are two of only seven board certified electrophysiologists in Mississippi helping get patient's hearts back in rhythm. Dr. Earl Fyke, a cardiologist in Jackson, Miss., in conjunction with Drs. Pickett and Wolf is also working to reduce mortality in patients at risk of sudden cardiac arrest.

"Electrophysiology is a subsection of cardiology focusing on treating heart arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden cardiac death," said Dr. Pickett. "We are treating the cause rather than just the symptoms. Rapid advances in technology are helping us get ahead of the curve."

ICDs are pager-sized devices implanted under the skin near the collarbone and connected to the heart with insulated leads. ICD's deliver therapies that pace a fast heart into normal rhythm, or deliver a forceful burst of energy that shocks an uncontrollable racing heart back into normal rhythm. Dr. Pickett noted "that no drug has ever been shown to prevent sudden death better than defibrillators".

Funded by manufacturer Medtronic Inc. and drug maker Wyeth, the study indicates that ICDs are a cost-effective therapy in this heart failure population and reinforces the fact that defibrillation is the only treatment that can stop a life-threatening heart rhythm once it occurs.

In the United States, approximately 450,000 people die each year from sudden cardiac arrest. It's a sudden, abrupt loss of heart function often caused by a rapid, chaotic heart rhythm disturbance. People at most risk of suffering sudden cardiac arrest are heart attack survivors and heart failure patients.

Baptist Cardiovascular Services is a division of Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Miss. For more information call the Baptist Health Line at 1-800-948-6262 or visit http://www. mbhs. org/med_serv/heart/index. htm (http://www. mbhs. org/med_serv/heart/index. htm).

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Parents, How to Raise a Child's IQ

Parents, How to Raise a Child's IQ.

A free comprehensive collection of exercises and games you can play with your child to increase their IQ score. Also includes a frank discussion of the IQ and why it matters in schools, and also why it shouldn't.

Colorado Springs, CO (PRWEB) December 10, 2005

The national IQ has been dropping at a regular pace. Many believe this may be due to the lack of funding for our public schools, the rise of video games, and even diet. But parents can easily take this situation into otheir own hands and discover a few simple techniques to give their child the edge they need to become a leader. For nearly a century, studies have shown that simple, but strategic, games can vastly improve the IQ of a child when they play. In fact, the earlier they begin, the bigger the overall improvement.

These strategic games include word puzzles, picure recognition, and more. The children playing them aren't even aware of why they are doing this. They are designed to be fun and challenging, but developed by children's psychologists to aid in their mental abilities at a far greater value than most other games of the same sort.

39 separate games children will love to play with their parents that will raise the children's IQ score. Discussion of how IQ is used in schools, and what to expect. Discussion of what makes a healthy intellectual, emotional and physical environment. The unreliability of the IQ test. Example of other toys that will stimulate children.

All of these topics, and others, can be found at the free informational web site All for Gifted Children

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

Jon Weaver is a believer in children's education. As a proud parent of 2 he enthusiastically research child psychology as it relates to increasing their IQ to aid in the development of his own children, and to aid other parents who are searching for the same information

Contact Jon Weaver for more insights into this topic.

Other helpful information regarding the can be found at: http://www. allforgiftedchildren. com (http://www. allforgiftedchildren. com).

For More Information Contact:

Jon Weaver

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

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Perini Corporation Announces $590 Million in New Contract Awards

Perini Corporation Announces $590 Million in New Contract Awards

Perini Corporation (NYSE: PCR), a leading building and civil construction company, announces the award of the following new contracts:

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (PRWEB) January 14, 2008

 -- Perini's Civil Division has just recently been awarded a $139 million contract with the State of New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the construction of the Harold Structures Project in Queens, New York. The project involves excavation to provide access and removal of a tunnel boring machine, 2,100 linear feet of micro tunneling, construction of a new electrical power substation, construction and demolition of the overhead and third rail power system, and new construction of access bridges and retaining walls. The project is scheduled for completion in September of 2010.

-- Cherry Hill Construction, a wholly owned subsidiary of Perini Corporation, has recently started construction of an $86.8 million project for the Maryland Transportation Authority for the construction of Express Toll Lanes along a section of I-95. The project is scheduled to be completed in December 2010.

-- Perini Management Services has been awarded a Sustainment/Restoration & Modernization Acquisition Task Order Contract (SATOC) from the U. S. Air Force, AETC CONS/LGCK, Specialized Contracting Squadron, Randolph Air Force Base. The program provides construction support to Headquarters Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency (AFCESA) for maintenance, repair and replacement of buildings, pavements, POL fuel systems and utilities at installations around the world.

The SATOC program is currently funded at $4 billion to support USAF base infrastructure and contingency operations over the next 10 years. The Air Force awarded 10 full and open indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracts, and six Small Business set aside contracts, for work to be executed through January 2018. Contractors were selected based on overall best value to the government including past experience and willingness to perform work in remote, austere and hostile environments. The selected contractors will compete for Task Orders under the program. The Perini SATOC Team includes Stanley Consultants of Muscatine, Iowa and SEI Group Inc. of Huntsville, Alabama for design and engineering services. Projects will be added to backlog as Task Orders are awarded.

During the fourth quarter of 2007, Rudolph and Sletten, a wholly owned subsidiary of Perini Corporation, added approximately $365 million of new projects to the backlog;

-- University of California San Diego seismic upgrades for the Hillcrest hospital including seismic strengthening for all utilities supporting the operational needs of the facility. The approximate value of the contract is $15 million under the current phase of the project. Estimated completion date is September, 2009.

-- A heart center and associated hospital expansion and development for a facility in Northern California. The project is valued at approximately $120 million. Estimated completion date is October, 2010.

-- Moffett Towers Parcel 3 located in northern California is a shell office complex currently valued at approximately $230 million. Estimated completion date is June, 2009.

About Perini Corporation

Perini Corporation is a leading construction services company offering diversified general contracting, construction management and design/build services to private clients and public agencies throughout the world. We have provided construction services since 1894 and have established a strong reputation within our markets by executing large complex projects on time and within budget while adhering to strict quality control measures. We offer general contracting, preconstruction planning and comprehensive project management services, including the planning and scheduling of the manpower, equipment, materials and subcontractors required for a project. We also offer self-performed construction services including sitework, concrete forming and placement and steel erection. We are known for our hospitality and gaming industry projects, sports and entertainment, educational, transportation, healthcare, biotech, pharmaceutical and high-tech facilities, as well as large and complex civil construction projects and construction management services to U. S. military and government agencies.

The statements contained in this Release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including without limitation, statements regarding the Company's expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the Company. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting the Company will be those anticipated by the Company. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond the control of the Company) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to successfully and timely complete construction projects; the Company's ability to convert backlog into revenue; the potential delay, suspension, termination, or reduction in scope of a construction project; the continuing validity of the underlying assumptions and estimates of total forecasted project revenues, costs and profits and project schedules; the outcomes of pending or future litigation, arbitration or other dispute resolution proceedings; the availability of borrowed funds on terms acceptable to the Company; the ability to retain certain members of management; the ability to obtain surety bonds to secure its performance under certain construction contracts; possible labor disputes or work stoppages within the construction industry; changes in federal and state appropriations for infrastructure projects; possible changes or developments in worldwide or domestic political, social, economic, business, industry, market and regulatory conditions or circumstances; and actions taken or not taken by third parties, including the Company's customers, suppliers, business partners, and competitors and legislative, regulatory, judicial and other governmental authorities and officials. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

Local Career Expert Adds Job Interview Credential

Local Career Expert Adds Job Interview Credential

Andy Bethurum, co-founder of Northwest Resumes (Seattle, WA), has earned the professional credential of CEIP (Certified Employment Interview Professional). This cutting-edge, international certification is administered by the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches, and is sought after by career coaches, resume writing professionals, career counselors and interview trainers, as well as corporate HR and hiring professionals. The credential solidifies and recognizes expertise in providing a job seeker the competitive advantage during an employment interview.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) April 4, 2004

“Landing the best job is now, more than ever, a two-step process. All job seekers should now be aware that failing to strategize the interview is, in many respects, failing to strategize the resume itself” says Andy Bethurum, Founder of Northwest Resumes. “The time has passed when a successful job search campaign can rely on the resume alone, strategic interviews have become the decisive factor in winning the best jobs.”

Andy Bethurum, a Certified Professional Resume Writer, launched Northwest Resumes in with Matt Thompson, NCRW. Located on the Web at(www. nwresumes. com), Northwest Resumes has played a vital role in the successful employment campaigns of countless mid-level and senior-level professionals in Information Technology, Healthcare, Non-Profit, Finance, Management, and Sales since inception in 2000.

The Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches was founded in January of 1990. Today, those who display the association's logo affirm their dedication to excellence in meeting client career goals, and demonstrate an on-going commitment to learning and exchanging ideas and information. For more information on the association, call (800) 822-7279, visit the website (www. parw. com) or e-mail parwhq@aol. com.

Maria Markusen Partner and Chief Operations Officer: Simply Retail Inc

Maria Markusen Partner and Chief Operations Officer: Simply Retail Inc.

Minneapolis, MN, September 5, 2008 - Simply Retail Inc., the nation's leader in customized healthcare retail systems, is honored to announce our new partner, Maria Markusen, Chief Operations Officer at Simply Retail since 2005. We are excited to share in the growth of Simply Retail with someone who has proven to be a strategic leader and has the natural ability to lead the company to it's potential.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) September 7, 2008

Simply Retail Inc., the nation's leader in customized healthcare retail systems, is honored to announce our new partner, Maria Markusen, Chief Operations Officer at Simply Retail since 2005. We are excited to share in the growth of Simply Retail with someone who has proven to be a strategic leader and has the natural ability to lead the company to it's potential.

Maria has added significant knowledge and skill through her extensive expertise in both healthcare and operational leadership.

Her focus over the next three years will be the financial and strategic planning to grow the company by almost 60% "My role in the partnership is the operational side of business. Mindy will now be able to focus on her role as the voice of Healthcare Retail," said Markusen.

The addition of Markusen as a partner is just the beginning of not only Simply Retail's growth as a company but its growth in the Healthcare Retail market as well. We are responding to changes in the marketplace and providing new products and services that give hospitals the opportunity to expand their retail, cash-and-carry business as well.

About Simply Retail
Simply Retail was formed in 1994 and is the nation's leading provider of Healthcare Retail. Based in Minneapolis, Simply Retail is a retail consultancy and management company with expertise in both retail planning and implementation, integrating retail operations with patient care through customized Retail Systems. In addition, Simply Retail has an alliance with a nationally recognized retail/healthcare architecture firm and has developed an in-house design department that creates customized design elements for each client. Simply Retail also has forged partnerships with POS vendors, concierge services and healthcare developers to create retail opportunities for hospitals, medical office buildings, ambulatory care centers, medi-spas, fitness centers and rehabilitation facilities across the nation.

For more information, please either contact Melissa Jurgens at 612-659-8200, ext. 23.

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