Leading Insurance Agent Applauds Blue Cross of California's Move to Become Anthem Blue Cross

Leading Insurance Agent Applauds Blue Cross of California's Move to Become Anthem Blue Cross

Top insurance agent Larry Hurwitz of BenefitPackages. com provides insight into Blue Cross of California's recent decision to become part of the Anthem Blue Cross family of companies.

Woodland Hills, California (PRWEB) April 6, 2008

Blue Cross of California recently announced it will now do business Anthem Blue Cross. Veteran insurance agent and Blue Cross of California top producer Larry Hurwitz shares his perspective on the rebranding.

The merger of WellPoint and Anthem is starting to pay dividends, as the carrier can draw from a vast array of products and talent to offer the consumer better choices. For example, Blue Cross of California has been offering the new Smart Sense health plan (http://benefitpackages. com/smartsense. html) that has trumped most other plans. Packaged under another name, this plan has been a true winner in other Anthem Blue Cross states with a track record of success for both the consumer and the carrier. Anthem Blue Cross will be advertising it among 11 other health plans across the country.

Said, Larry Hurwitz, owner of Blue Cross Premier Agency BenefitPackages: "I believe we have a unique perspective of the new branding of Blue Cross of California since my agency, BenefitPackages, has been a top ten agency for more than 5 years and representing Blue Cross for more than twenty years. I have seen Blue Cross roll out new plans, and I've seen top executives come and go."

Whenever Blue Cross makes a large decision like this, added Hurwitz, there's always one important question: "What will these changes mean to the consumer?"

Does the bigger size have draw backs? It is easy to get lost in the bureaucratic maze anytime you are working with such a large company. Nearly 34 million people (1 in 9 Americans) are insured by Anthem Blue Cross.

"A lot of people don't realize that it doesn't cost any extra money to have an agency such as BenefitPackages. com (http://benefitpackages. com/) help them with plan selection, enrollment, and servicing needs. You're always a client to us, never a number," said Hurwitz.

A decided benefit to enrolling in an Anthem Blue Cross Plan is the stability of a carrier that has a 2008 outlook of $62 billion in operating revenue and $3.7 billion in operating cash flow. With the average cost of a 3-day stay in the hospital up to $40,000, you want a big stable carrier to be there years down the road. That makes any Anthem Blue Cross health plan (http://benefitpackages. com/bc/index. html) a smart investment in your health.

About BenefitPackages. com
BenefitPackages. com is owned and operated by Larry Hurwitz. Mr. Hurwitz has been in the insurance business since 1987, and is a second-generation insurance consultant. He is a graduate of Occidental College in Los Angeles, and the College for Financial Planning in Denver, Colorado. His agency represents many major medical insurance carriers, including Anthem Blue Cross (http://benefitpackages. com/bc/index. html), and helps individuals, families, and small businesses find the coverage they need. BenefitPackages. com is a designated Blue Cross Premier Agency (http://www. benefitpackages. com/).

BenefitPackages. com is based in Woodland Hills, California.

Contact
Larry Hurwitz
BenefitsPackages. com Insurance Agency
1-800-356-3615
Www. benefitpackages. com

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Alternatives for Seniors Announces Expo 2010 in Detroit: Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

Alternatives for Seniors Announces Expo 2010 in Detroit: Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

The SeniorLiving and Services Expo 2010, presented by Alternatives for Seniors, announced today that the number of exhibitors has reached 80, including financial services, home care agencies, senior apartments, independent living communities, medical equipment suppliers and nursing/rehabilitation centers. The free event will be held Saturday, April 17th from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. at the Southfield Pavilion, located at 26000 Evergreen Road.

Southfield, MI (PRWEB) April 16, 2010

The SeniorLiving and Services Expo 2010, presented by Alternatives for Seniors, announced today that the number of exhibitors has reached 80, including financial services, home care agencies, senior apartments, independent living communities, medical equipment suppliers and nursing/rehabilitation centers. The free event will be held Saturday, April 17th from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. at the Southfield Pavilion, located at 26000 Evergreen Road.

In addition to the exhibitors, informational seminars covering the following topics will be presented throughout the day:
 Senior Living Overview – panel discussion  Alzheimer’s – Know the 10 Warning Signs  Elder Law – Theft and Exploitation of the Elderly  Financial Information – Little Known Rules of the Tax Code  Home Care and Companion Services Explained  Legal Tips – What Seniors and Caregivers Need to Know  Long Term Care Insurance  Medicaid and Medicare Information  Reverse Mortgages  Veteran’s Benefits – Best Kept Secrets Explained

“The goal of the expo is to provide attendees with the resources and tools they need to make educated, informed decisions and to understand the options available to them,” said Anita Kremer, president of Alternatives for Seniors. “Whether their needs are immediate or in the future, there will be something of interest and value for everyone.”

The Expo Platinum Sponsors are First Centrum Communities, Senior Village Management and the Oakland Press with American House, CSI Support & Development Services and Legacy of America as Gold Sponsors.

The event is provided to seniors, families and healthcare professionals with Free Admission, Free Parking, door prizes and refreshments. Transportation is available for those that require courtesy of American House and Senior Village Management. The exhibit hall and all areas of the Southfield Pavilion are handicap accessible. For those pre-registered by April 3rd, and attendance at the Expo, enters into a $500 Grand Prize Drawing presented by Alternatives for Seniors.

For registration information, call (888) 533-4636 ext. 212 or to view and register online, visit www. AlternativesforSeniors. com/SeniorLivingExpo2010 (http://www. AlternativesforSeniors. com/SeniorLivingExpo2010).

About Alternatives for Seniors
Since 1992, Alternatives for Seniors has been a preferred, valued and comprehensive resource for information about senior housing and services. The semi-annual print and online senior housing directory includes information about nursing centers, assisted living, retirement communities, home health care and other service agencies. Additional information on topics such as Medicare and Medicaid, Alzheimer’s and Dementia and what to look for when visiting a care facility can also be found in the guidebooks

The directories are distributed free to seniors, caregivers, healthcare centers, libraries, social/governmental organizations, home health care organizations and at other locations where seniors and their families can obtain them at no charge. Currently, there are 9 regional editions of the guidebook extensively distributed throughout their market areas in Michigan, California, Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio and Wisconsin. The Michigan Southeastern Areas guidebook reaches more than 190,000 individuals annually with an estimated readership of 475,000.

Alternatives for Seniors comprehensive online directory recently added nationwide senior housing information: www. AlternativesforSeniors. com

Contact: 
Anita Kremer
(248) 350-0730 ext/ 207
Anita (at) AlternativesforSeniors (dot) com

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Foot Massager Used by Professional Athletes & Endorsed by APMA Now Available

Foot Massager Used by Professional Athletes & Endorsed by APMA Now Available

Health Enterprises, Inc announced today that the company's innovative foot massager being used by professional athletes and recently awarded the prestigious American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Seal of Acceptance is now available for all consumers.

North Attleboro, MA (PRWEB) September 21, 2009

Health Enterprises, Inc announced today that the company's innovative foot massager being used by professional athletes and recently awarded the prestigious American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Seal of Acceptance is now available for all consumers.

The Therapeutic Hot & Cold Foot Massager provides soothing relief for tired, aching feet. Three massage options help relieve pain and reduce stress: (1) Massage + Heat, (2) Massage + Cold or (3) Basic Massage. The unique design allows the user to easily control the pressure and temperature during massage for maximum benefit.

Recently a number of professional sports franchises across the NFL and Major League Baseball have ordered the Foot Massager to help their athletes treat foot injuries ranging from foot and heel pain to plantar fasciitis.

The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) awarded its Seal of Acceptance to the Foot Massager after a scientific evaluation by a panel of APMA member podiatrists. "The Therapeutic Foot Massager is medically proven to bring relief to individuals suffering from foot pain, using the latest technology in over-the-counter foot massage and cold therapy treatments," said Dr. Ronald D. Jensen, APMA president.

"Health Enterprises views the APMA Seal of Acceptance and use by the world's best athletes as an affirmation of the consumer need for the Foot Massager and we look forward to working with our retail partners to make it available in their Foot Care aisle" commented Brendan Leonard, president of Health Enterprises, Inc.

Health Enterprises, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of branded and private label OTC consumer healthcare products sold in retailers across the globe. For more information about Health Enterprises and its complete product line, visit www. healthenterprises. com.

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Tae Bo® Creator Billy Blanks® Wins Battle of the Bulge in 7-Day BootCamp Workout System

Tae Bo® Creator Billy Blanks® Wins Battle of the Bulge in 7-Day BootCamp Workout System

New workouts combine fat-blasting, muscle-toning program, bonus live workout, 7-day success plan, 7-day supply energy formula, and Billy's signature dog tags.

Los Angeles (PRWEB) March 31, 2005

Billy Blanks, creator of Tae Bo®, has announced the release of his brand-new, latest and greatest workout system: Billy's BootCamp™ featuring his newest weapon to help you win the Battle against the Bulge: all new Billy Bands™.

These bands are Billy's secret to maximizing the BootCamp™ routines. Billy Bands™ provide the same resistance as weights without the bulk. These revolutionary bands, paired with Billy's BootCamp™, will blast you into shape in 7 days and completely transform your body and your mind. Billy's BootCamp™ includes:

Basic Training BootCamp™: Billy takes his experience from 6 days of real basic-training exercise and concentrates it into one get-you-started workout that lays the foundation for your new body, new spirit, and the new life you want. (approx. 55 mins)

Ultimate BootCamp™ is designed by Billy to be the fastest hour in fitnessTM. This is the workout that ties it all together cardio, upper-body toning, lower-body toning, and abs in one mega-workout that drives you to peak performance. You'll get maximum results in minimum time for your entire body. (approx. 55 mins)

Ab BootCamp™: Billy introduces a whole new approach to attack the belly fat, and give you the slimmed-down midsection you've always dreamed of. This brand new approach gives you the same effect as crunches without the stress and strain. It's Billy's three-pronged attack in the battle against that midsection bulge. (approx. 35 mins)

BONUS Cardio BootCamp™ Live: Using the beautiful back drop of Venice Beach, Calif., Billy's troops demonstrate on video his signature moves, along with strength training using the new Billy Bands to rev your metabolism and lift your energy while sculpting your entire body. (approx. 46 mins)

7-Day Success Plan: For optimal results, follow BillyÂ’s 7-Day Success Eating Plan. This healthy, low-carb eating plan is designed for you to follow for one week to jump-start your weight-loss diet.

7-Day Supply Energy Formula: Get healthy and feel great. Maximize your workout results while you boost your metabolism with BillyÂ’s exclusive Energy Formula.

Signature Dog Tags: Billy's signature dog tags will inspire you to stay strong and keep working. Engraved with the words "Will Power" and "Spirit," these are the perfect emblem of motivation and success.

Billy Blanks is the creator of Tae Bo®, the revolutionary total body fitness system that has helped millions of people around the world get in shape and feel great. Tae Bo® targets, sculpts and contours your body so you build muscle, burn fat and lose inches.

While training in his home, Billy began to combine dance music with his Tae Kwon Do kickboxing. Billy soon saw the fantastic results of Tae Bo® on him and his family, so in 1989 he opened the Billy Blanks World Training Center in Sherman Oaks, Calif., to begin teaching this new workout style he named Tae Bo®. Learn more about his new system at http://www. billyblanks. com (http://www. billyblanks. com)

Contact:

Rob Marandino, GoodTimes Entertainment

212-951-3000

NorthShore University HealthSystem Launches Diabetes Outreach Program for Lake County's Medically Underserved

NorthShore University HealthSystem Launches Diabetes Outreach Program for Lake County's Medically Underserved

Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in Lake County

Evanston, IL (Vocus) March 12, 2009

NorthShore University HealthSystem (http://www. northshore. org/) (NorthShore) is pleased to announce a $1 million commitment to the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center (LCHD/CHC) for Be Well-Lake County (http://www. northshore. org/), a program dedicated to addressing the steadily growing problem of diabetes in the county.

In Lake County, nearly 36,000 residents have been diagnosed with diabetes. It is estimated that over 11,000 more have undiagnosed diabetes.

"With a record number of people losing health insurance and delaying life-saving medical treatment, now more than ever diabetes patients need to have access to quality healthcare," said Mark R. Neaman, Chief Executive Officer, NorthShore University HealthSystem. "The goal of this program is to begin to build a coordinated network of healthcare for the underserved population in Lake County."

NorthShore's (http://www. northshore. org/) funding announcement is a culmination of lengthy discussions with the LCHD/CHC about the most effective way to pool and maximize resources in addressing one of the fastest growing health threats in Lake County. With the necessary infrastructure already in place both institutions decided that providing critical funds to treat diabetes and provide education and awareness would have the most impact on the health of the targeted population.

"The need for diabetes prevention and treatment is real," said Irene Pierce, MSN, the Health Department's Executive Director. "This program is especially exciting because it engages Lake County residents in their healthcare, while providing access to diabetes screening and education, and healthy lifestyle education for the entire family."

NorthShore's funds will help support a pilot program providing:
Diabetes management for more than 500 current patients at the LCHD Community Health Center in North Chicago. Increased staffing to include clinicians trained to implement a consistent standard of care to each patient. Assistance with medication and testing supplies. Subspecialty care access for ophthalmology, podiatry, endocrinology, nephrology and cardiology. On-site Hemoglobin A1C testing. A comprehensive approach to a healthy lifestyle for the entire family that will include paid membership to a fitness center for those who qualify; community health promoters to educate patients and ensure all of their appointment and education needs are met in a timely manner; and healthy food choice education.

NorthShore (http://www. northshore. org/) has also committed to hiring a project director, grant writer and physician researcher to ensure success and sustainability of the program.

"It is critical to measure process improvements both inside and outside the treatment setting, all of which contribute to improved access," said Madeleine Shalowitz, M. D., MBA, charged with investigating the process and measuring patient outcomes to effectively demonstrate the impact of the program.

The NorthShore Foundation (http://www. northshore. org/aboutus/charitablegiving/default. aspx? id=2186) has created a special committee and advisory group -- Founding Families -- to help partner in raising friends and funds for the program.

The Auxiliary of Highland Park Hospital (http://www. northshore. org/communityandevents/auxiliaries/hph/) is making a $1 million commitment to Be-Well Lake County to be distributed over the next 5 years.

About NorthShore University HealthSystem
Headquartered in Evanston, Ill., NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) is a comprehensive, fully integrated, healthcare delivery system that serves the greater North Shore and northern Illinois communities. The system includes four Hospitals - Evanston Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital, Highland Park Hospital and Skokie Hospital. In addition, the health system has more than 2,000 affiliated physicians, including a 550-physician, multispecialty physician group practice with over 70 office locations - NorthShore University HealthSystem Medical Group. Further, NorthShore is committed to excellence in its academic mission and supports teaching and research as the principal teaching affiliate for the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.

The NorthShore University HealthSystem Research Institute, with more than $100 million of grants, focuses on clinical and translational research, including leadership in outcomes research and clinical
Trials. The NorthShore University HealthSystem Foundation is the leading philanthropic entity of NorthShore. It raises charitable contributions, engages volunteer friends and invests in community partnerships.

NorthShore has annual revenues of $1.5 billion and a staff of more than 8,000. The HealthSystem has significant capabilities in a wide spectrum of clinical programs, including cancer, heart, orthopaedics, high-risk maternity and pediatrics. NorthShore is a national leader in the implementation of innovative technologies, including electronic medical records, (EMR ). In 2003, the HealthSystem was among the first in the country to successfully launch a systemwide EMR with demonstrable benefits in quality, safety, efficiency and service to patients. NorthShore has been recognized by multiple national organizations for this notable achievement.

About the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center (http://www. lakecountyil. gov/health/default. htm)

Established by referendum in 1956, the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center is a state-certified public health department responsible for the prevention of disease and disability, the promotion of health and the maintenance of a healthful environment. Governed by a 12-member Board of Health, it offers a broad spectrum of services in primary care, environmental health, community health and behavioral health. The Health Department's Community Health Center, which is governed by an 11-member Governing Council, provides care to more than 47,000 uninsured and underinsured individuals at five locations in Lake County, including Waukegan, North Chicago, Zion, Round Lake Beach and Highland Park.

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Dr. Tim's Juices at Ironman Saint George, Utah May 1, 2010

Dr. Tim's Juices at Ironman Saint George, Utah May 1, 2010

Dr. Tim will be at the Ironman Saint George this weekend May 1, 2010 supplying tiathletes and providing samples of Dr. Tim's Brazilian Acai juice and ISO-5 coconut water sports juice to spectators.

Saint George, UT (PRWEB) April 28, 2010

St. George, Utah…Dr. Tim’s Juices teams up with Ironman Saint George this weekend. The prestigious Ironman race lands in sunny Saint George, Utah May 1, 2010 and Dr. Tim’s Juices will be there in support of the racers. Racers will get a chance to try out Dr. Tim’s Brazilian Acai juice and revolutionary ISO-5 complete hydration powered by coconut water.

The Ironman race is a grueling test of endurance as athletes compete in a 2.5 mile swim at the scenic Sand Hollow reservoir followed by a 100 mile bike ride up into picturesque Zion’s National Park and ends with a full marathon that terminates in historic downtown Saint George, Utah. Saint George, Utah is located 100 miles north of Las Vegas on I-15 just over the Utah-Arizona border and was established in the late 1800’s by Mormon pioneers. It is a perfect venue for this race as the course is surrounded by some of the most beautiful red rock country, pioneer heritage and one of our nation’s most popular national parks. The temperatures are forecast to be in the low 70’s under partly cloudy skies with water temperatures in the low 60’s.

Dr. Tim’s juices will be supplying their signature Brazilian Acai juice as well as a sampling of all of their products to the athletes. “This is a great marriage of our all natural healthy and delicious beverages and the Ironman” says Dr. Tim. “We will also be partnering with the Saint George Marathon and the Huntsman World Senior games this year as these events are right here in our backyard.” The Ironman race makes Saint George the premier trifecta of endurance, health and longevity events in the country.

Dr. Tim’s Juices is a healthy beverage company based in Saint George, Utah and specializes in all natural healthy beverages that taste good and work. Dr. Tim is a real physician and surgeon and will be on hand during the race this Saturday. ISO-5 is a coconut water sports juice that contains all 5 essential electrolytes something the triathletes will be desperately needing. PROISO-5 is a protein drink that is fused with the electrolytes of the ISO-5 and the antioxidants of Acai. Dr. Tim’s Juices is a proud supplier of both ISO-5 and PROISO-5 to the Chicago Blackhawks National Hockey team.

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Statement by Kofi Annan, United Nations Foundation Board Member, Calling on the WHO Executive Board to Set an Eradication Date for Measles

Statement by Kofi Annan, United Nations Foundation Board Member, Calling on the WHO Executive Board to Set an Eradication Date for Measles

There is no better time than now to eliminate measles once and for all. As a result of the hard work of country governments, WHO, UNICEF, NGOs and others, we have made tremendous progress in reducing measles mortality by nearly 80% worldwide. But we can’t stop here; measles still infects 30 million children each year and kills 450 people every day.

(Vocus/PRWEB) January 16, 2011

“There is no better time than now to eliminate measles once and for all. As a result of the hard work of country governments, WHO, UNICEF, NGOs and others, we have made tremendous progress in reducing measles mortality by nearly 80% worldwide. But we can’t stop here; measles still infects 30 million children each year and kills 450 people every day.

“When the Executive Board of the WHO convenes in Geneva tomorrow, I encourage them to recognize the importance of and fully support setting a measles eradication date. This comes on the heels of key recommendations from two groups who have stated that measles eradication is possible – the first was WHO’s own Global Technical Consultation Group in July 2010 who proposed a target date of 2020 and the second was WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization in November 2010. SAGE concluded that measles can and should be eradicated with a target date to be set by the World Health Assembly.

“For more than a decade, the UN Foundation has worked hand-in-hand with the WHO, UNICEF, other UN leaders, the American Red Cross, Centers for Disease Control, and developing countries’ Ministries of Health to develop and expand major initiatives to help children survive and thrive. In support of innovative health partnerships, the UN Foundation has mobilized hundreds of millions of dollars and thousands of people, brought new private sector partners into the field, helped strengthen the capacity of UN health agencies, and provided program expertise to help save children’s lives.

“As a parent, I know we all want to protect our children so no mother or father loses a child from measles. It’s vital that the international community recognize the importance and take the necessary steps of eradicating this easily preventable disease so parents everywhere can protect their children and offer them a healthy future. Together, let’s make measles history.”

About the United Nations Foundation
The United Nations Foundation, a public charity was created in 1998 with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner’s historic $1 billion gift to support UN causes and activities. We build and implement public/private partnerships to address the world’s most pressing problems, and work to broaden support for the UN through advocacy and public outreach. Through our campaigns and partnerships, we connect people, ideas, and resources to help the UN solve global problems. The campaigns we conduct reduce child mortality, empower women and girls, create a new energy future, secure peace and human rights, and promote technology innovation to improve health outcomes. These solutions are helping the UN advance the eight global targets known as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). For more information, visit http://www. unfoundation. org.

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Kennedy-Western University Launches Criminal Justice Degree Program

Kennedy-Western University Launches Criminal Justice Degree Program

New criminal justice degree program launched this week will serve the needs of law enforcement officers, corrections staff, criminal justice personnel and private investigators and security personnel interested in advancing their careers.

Cheyenne, WY (PRWEB) January 20, 2005

Kennedy-Western University (KWU) announced today that it has launched a criminal justice BachelorÂ’s degree program in KWUÂ’s School of Health and Public Administration. The new criminal justice degree program will serve the needs of law enforcement officers, corrections staff, criminal justice personnel and private investigators and security personnel interested in advancing their careers.

The program is specifically structured to be equally applicable to individuals in both administrative and non-administrative roles. It provides students with a broad-based understanding of both technical and procedural aspects of the tripartite system of criminal justice, i. e., police, courts and corrections.

Established in 1984, KWU is an online university offering BachelorÂ’s, MasterÂ’s and Doctorate degree programs in Business Administration, Health Administration, Engineering and Information Systems.

As with all KWU degree programs, students may be eligible to receive employer reimbursement of tuition or flexible student loans.

Since 1984 Kennedy-Western University (KWU) has provided distance and online degree programs to over 30,000 students. The University provides rigorous, academically challenging self-paced BachelorÂ’s, MasterÂ’s and Doctorate degree programs. Three of four of its faculty of 140 credentialed professors – most of whom are simultaneously employed by major traditional universities throughout the country ‑ hold Ph. D. degrees from accredited universities. These programs contribute to the educational, economic and social advancement of mid-career professionals.

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Health and Wellness Programs in a Tight Economy

Health and Wellness Programs in a Tight Economy

Why They are Critical and How to Make Them Effective

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) February 24, 2009

The deepening economic crisis is placing the United State's ailing - or some would say failing - health care system at further risk. With many Americans losing jobs, the number of uninsured and underinsured is rising. Also, faced with tighter budgets and escalating health care costs, even those with insurance are not compliant in taking critical medications, like cholesterol-lowering statins or anti-hypertensives. The results could be catastrophic situations, such as strokes or heart - attacks, which will increase a rapidly escalating health care cost base.

"Fixing the ailing health care system will be a long and complex process," said Mindy McGrath, vice president of strategy for Maritz' health care sector. "However, in tough economic times, it's important to focus on tactics that have a positive impact on our nation's health, such as wellness programs, medication adherence and coordinated care to reduce redundancies."

As a strategic partner in helping companies optimize their wellness programs, Maritz has released a whitepaper for health insurance companies to increase the effectiveness of wellness strategies by improving participation and engagement among their members. From improving health risk assessment participation to engaging members in comprehensive, next-generation health and productivity incentive programs, Maritz' approach goes beyond gift cards or rewards points. The strategy leverages Maritz' 75 years of experience engaging and motivating people to jump-start and sustain long-term behavior commitment that leads to healthier members, which in turn enables effective management of health care costs.

Maritz' whitepaper, "Health and Wellness Incentives: Motivating and Sustaining Wellness Program Participation to Improve Health Outcomes" outlines how health insurers can use the right combination of incentives, rewards, communications, interactions and reinforcement to improve the success of their wellness programs. This approach, paired with our whole-brained philosophy to encourage participants to change their behavior, helps drive a successful engagement strategy and improves health outcomes. Download the whitepaper for free: Health & Wellness Programs in a Tight Economy (http://www. maritz. com/tlps/Health-and-Wellness-Incentives. aspx? source=hwwp0209).

About Maritz
St. Louis-based Maritz is a sales and marketing services company, which helps companies achieve their full potential through understanding, enabling and motivating employees, channel partners and customers. Maritz provides market and customer research, communications, learning solutions, incentive initiatives, meetings and event management, rewards and recognition, travel management services and customer loyalty programs.

For more information, visit Maritz. com (http://www. maritz. com/?source=hpwp0209) or contact us at 1-877-4MARITZ

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Skyscape Introduces “Prentice Hall Nurse’s Drug Guide 2006” for Handheld Devices

Skyscape Introduces “Prentice Hall Nurse’s Drug Guide 2006” for Handheld Devices

Skyscape, Inc. (www. skyscape. com), the leader in mobile point-of-care decision support solutions, today announced the release of “Prentice Hall Nurse’s Drug Guide 2006” formatted specially for PDAs and smart phones.

Sharon, MA (PRWEB) April 17, 2006

Marlborough, Mass. – April 17, 2006 – Skyscape, Inc., the leader in mobile point-of-care decision support solutions, today announced the release of “Prentice Hall Nurse’s Drug Guide 2006” formatted specially for PDAs and smart phones.

“Prentice Hall Nurse’s Drug Guide 2006” is a comprehensive guide providing safe, effective, current, and accurate drug administration information in a quickly accessible format. The fully revised 2006 edition includes the latest drugs approved by the FDA with key nursing implications highlighted throughout. This is the only drug guide to include Prototype Drugs for easier learning.

The “Prentice Hall Nurse’s Drug Guide 2006” is an essential resource for healthcare practitioners. Skyscape’s intuitive and easy-to-use interface, smARTlink™, provides practitioners with instant access to critical information at the point of care. This reference is a powerful decision support tool that helps in reducing errors and enhances the quality of patient care.

The reference is published by Pearson Education - Prentice Hall and joins Skyscape’s portfolio of more than 300 trusted references in over 35 medical specialties. Available for purchase and download from Skyscape at: www. skyscape. com/pndg06pr506 (http://www. skyscape. com/pndg06pr506). For Palm OS® 3.5 or higher, and Windows Mobile™ 5/Pocket PC 2002/2003. Cost $45.95; a free trial version is available.

About Skyscape

Skyscape, Inc. pioneered in-context integrated medical references on handheld PDAs and continues to offer the largest library of trusted evidence-based decision support tools – more than 300 resources covering 30+ specialties – for point-of-care use by physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. More than 500,000 healthcare professionals use Skyscape’s patented technology for fast and accurate diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing support. Skyscape products are available for Palm OS®, Windows® Mobile Pocket PCs and smartphones, and Windows® powered desktop, laptops, and Tablet PCs. Skyscape is based in Marlborough, Mass. and is available on the web at www. skyscape. com.

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International Travel Web Site Vayama Announces $30 Off Airfare Sale Weekend

International Travel Web Site Vayama Announces $30 Off Airfare Sale Weekend

International travel website vayama has just announced a special $30 discount on all international air bookings made this weekend.

Mountain View, CA (PRWEB) June 26, 2009

International travel website Vayama has just announced a special $30 discount on all international air bookings made this weekend. Airfare Sale, similar to this year's very successful Memorial Day Weekend Sale and Summer Weekend Sale but with an even larger discount, offers $30 off on each international air booking, with a U. S. origination, booked from Friday, June 26th beginning at 7pm ET until Sunday, June 28th at 11.59pm ET. The $30 discount will be deducted from the fare at the time of purchase. Click here to book a Ticket Now (http://www. vayama. com (http://www. vayama. com))

About Vayama. com

Vayama is a first-of-its kind travel website that provides North Americans a whole new world of choice for booking international flights. Using the latest in web technologies, vayama offers a massive selection of airlines, flights and fares, many never previously available online, so you can find the lowest prices and best schedule options for all your international travel. Even though vayama was established 2 years ago, the company was founded by travel experts with decades of experience, and is backed by one of the world's largest travel organizations. Vayama is a subsidiary of BCD Holdings NV, one of the global leaders in the travel industry. For more information on vayama, go to www. vayama. com.

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Friend us through Face Book. Save up to 63% on international flights at Vayama. com. What sets vayama apart from other travel sites? We are 100% focused on international flights. Our negotiated deals with over 100 international airlines give you access to the best fares, many only available on vayama. We enlighten the flight research process, by providing factoids such as airline fleet size & age, cabin photos, interactive 3D seat maps, visa and health requirements and airport-to-city transport options.

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Sidewalk Sale Event: The Ivy Walk Experience: Eat | Live | Shop September 23, 2006

Sidewalk Sale Event: The Ivy Walk Experience: Eat | Live | Shop September 23, 2006

All savvy shoppers mark September 23, 2006 10:00AM – 7:00PM on your calendar! This shoppers delight will host fashion, food, gifts, beauty and health from: Ditto Boutique, Fitness Together, Hand in Pocket Boutique, Lollipops & Lemonade, O ’Aesthetics, Seagrass, Silver Spoon Boutique, South City Kitchen, and Tracy Nicole. Customers will enjoy live music, amazing early bird sidewalk sales, wonderful cuisine tasting, free gift bags...and be the 1st to experience the new drink Peels!

SMYRNA, GA (PRWEB) September 22, 2006

All savvy shoppers mark September 23, 2006 10:00AM – 7:00PM on your calendar. This shoppers delight will host fashion, food, gifts, beauty and health from: Ditto Boutique, Fitness Together, Hand in Pocket Boutique, Lollipops & Lemonade, O ’Aesthetics, Seagrass, Silver Spoon Boutique, South City Kitchen, and Tracy Nicole. Customers will enjoy live music, amazing early bird sidewalk sales, wonderful cuisine tasting, free gift bags...and be the 1st to experience the new drink Peels.

Ditto Boutique: Consignment Like You’ve Never Experienced Before! We are an upscale boutique that provides customers with one of a kind consignment/resale shopping experience. You can find some of the finest designer fashions from Trina Turk to Marc Jacobs & everything in between. From Gap to Gucci, we have something for everyone’s budget.

Fitness Together: At Fitness Together our goal is to provide our clients with quality, private, one-on-one personal training. Our philosophy of “1 Client – 1 Trainer – 1 Goal” says it all. Our clients reap the benefits of our unique training programs as we help them achieve all their fitness goals in our private training suites.

Hand In Pocket: Voted top new boutique by Atlanta Magazine, caters to well heeled shoppers seeking the perfect blend of satorial hipness. The store gives off a vintagey vibe but the wardrobe staples are all modern. Shelves are stacked full of designer jeans from Seven, Citizens of Humanity, AG, Joes, Paige Premium Denim, True Religion and James. Plus trendy t-shirt lines from Michael Stars, Ella Moss, Velvet, James Perse and others.

Lollipops & Lemonade: “The One Stop Happy Shop” for the preppy girl on the go! You can find everything from the perfect outfit to the perfect little gift. Our apparel lines include Lilly Pultizer, Vineyard Vines, Molly B, TS Dixon, Jennifer Reale and Splendid Tees. We carry many gift and stationary lines including Tervis Tumbler, Nams Bits, Embossed Graphics, Boatman Gellar, Laurie Byrne Originals and much more.

O’Aesthetics: At O’Aesthetics Anti-Aging Laser Center it is our belief that inner peace and beauty are inextricably linked to one’s appearance and out look on life. We offer the most up to date and effective anti-aging, skin rejuvenation and laser treatments for our clients in luxurious and peaceful surroundings. “Let us be the starting point on your personal journey to enhanced beauty and health.”

Seagrass: Accessories for the home, body and garden. Probably known best for our jewelry ranging from $12-$400, we also offer a wide variety of bath products, lamp diffusers, candles as well as belts, bags and natural skin pillows from Spring Boc to Mongolian Sheep. Eclectic is the word that best describes Seagrass. The boutique is beautifully merchandised so that you can experience how to use the decorative items in your own home. Both men and women enjoy browsing through the unique books of interest and unusual items.

Silver Spoon: The Silver Spoon Children’s Boutique offers unique gifts and apparel for newborns and toddlers and a personal shopping experience. This specialty boutique features casual clothing and special occasion attire by Kate Mack and Biscotti, duex par deux, Kissy Kissy, Catamini, Dimples, Baby CZ, Jack and Teddy and many others.

South City Kitchen: South City Kitchen Vinings offers a sophisticated yet inviting sampling of contemporary Southern cuisine in a chic metropolitan setting. Serving dinner and Sunday Brunch, South City Kitchen Vinings features unique renditions of Southern favorites such as fried green tomatoes and jambalaya.

Tracy Nicole: Tracy Nicole was created to provide quality clothing for the contemporary woman who seeks distinctive apparel and accessories. Tracy Nicole featured lines include: Autumn Cashmere, Nougat, Frankie B, Joes Jeans, Rebecca Beeson, Yanuk, Chan Luu, Castings, Ella Gonen, Saint Grace, Tocca, Corey Lynn Calter, Sin, Single, Hobo International, Rachel Pally, On Gossamer, BCBG Maxazria, Lily McNeal, Hooch, 3J, Naughty, Notice and Cosabella.

This will be an event you don’t want to miss. Get there early. Visit all the boutiques on-line at: http://www. eventstocherish. com/upcomingevents. htm (http://www. eventstocherish. com/upcomingevents. htm)

CONTACT: Chelsea Brown Daniel, Event Planner

Telephone: 770.529.3944

The Ivy Walk Experience

1675 Cumberland Parkway

Smyrna, GA 30080

(corner of S. Atlanta Rd & Cumberland Parkway, just outside I-285 in Vinings)

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New Dog Nutrition Information site

New Dog Nutrition Information site

New site focuses on the latest dog nutrition information (dog food and dog supplements) from renowned holistic veternarian Dr. Jane Bicks.

(PRWEB) July 19, 2004

http://www. dog-food-nutrition. info/ (http://www. dog-food-nutrition. info/) is a new site which focuses on the nutritional needs of dogs. There is a n extensive article archive which will help you decide which dog food or dog supplements are best for your pet.

The first problem that new pet owners face is generally the issue of food. What should we buy and what should we stay away from? Introducing a young dog to the world of food should be a very delicate process. Owners should carefully monitor how much food is given to the new pet versus how much they are eating. We should be stringent about how quickly we increase the amount of food because we always run the risk of overfeeding.

Renowned holistic veternarian Dr. Jane Bicks claims that the maximum life span of dogs is estimated to be between 25 to 30 years, And yet the average dog usually lives no longer than 13 to 14 years.

She says that this difference is caused mostly from substandard nourishment.

Dr. jane has been honored on many occasions by the veternary profession and is the author of several books including 'Thirty days to a healthier, happier dog' and 'Dr. Jane's Natural guide to a healthier, happier dog'. She has been involved in many advisory boards including Canine Companions for independence and has served as the President of the Veterinary Medical association of New York City.

To find out more about her holistic food and other dog food nutrition facts, go to http://www. dog-food-nutrition. info/ (http://www. dog-food-nutrition. info/)

Sunset Bay Academy Students to Compete in First-Ever Chess Tournament

Sunset Bay Academy Students to Compete in First-Ever Chess Tournament

Skills learned from popular game are integrated into everyday life for teens

Rosarito, Mexico (PRWEB) September 17, 2009

Just 20 miles from the California border, students at Sunset Bay Academy, a group home for troubled teens (http://www. sunsetbayacademy. com), are preparing for their first-ever chess tournament that will take place on campus with non-students as well. While many teenagers stereotypically see the game of chess as "boring" SBA students have found that the game is not only exciting, but it offers them tools that they can use in their daily life as well.

When chess classes were first offered at Sunset Bay Academy, it was evident that the students were quickly taking a keen interest in the game as they were being taught by Chess Master Obed Sánchez Reyes. The game of chess proves to be a healthy game for these teens because it helps develop many skills and mental abilities that are essential for success not only in the game, but also throughout life. Some of these skills include problem-solving, creativity, critical thinking, and more.

Staff members as well as students are looking forward to the tournament, which will bring students and non-students together, many of which may have otherwise felt "left out" or "unimportant" during other social activities. Giving students an opportunity to develop character, strengthen inner confidence, and a chance to find themselves is much of what the tournament and the game is about for the students at Sunset Bay Academy. The program director of the Academy states, "I have already seen chess help the teens develop character, which has assisted them in their daily life and activities here at SBA. I feel that chess is a self-motivating sport that allows the teens to develop a higher self-esteem and self-worth".

Chess Master Obed Sánchez Reyes explains, "Bobby Fisher says 'Life is a form of Chess'; I really do think that Chess represents life, its organization and alternative solutions. The young men and women at Sunset Bay Academy have demonstrated that they are playing at this moment an important game in their life, chess has taught them that there are defeats and triumphs, to be tolerant, creative and above all to always give it their best".

Similar to the game of chess, Sunset Bay Academy offers many opportunities for students to grow and excel, providing the tools and skills that are needed to be successful throughout their entire lives. The primary focus of SBA is to offer new and exciting things to the students in order for them to live a happy, meaningful, and successful life.

For more information on Sunset Bay Academy, boot camp boarding schools (http://www. sunsetbayacademy. com), and the upcoming chess tournament, visit www. SunsetBayAcademy. com.

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New Colorado Springs, Colorado On Line City Directory Officially Opens on April 1, 2005

New Colorado Springs, Colorado On Line City Directory Officially Opens on April 1, 2005

The new Colorado Springs City directory features a business directory for local businesses, area information on real estate, area attractions, news, restaurants, sports, current events, military bases, government, maps, web cams, weather, jobs, schools, lottery results, gas prices, movies, history, things to do, and other items related to the city.

(PRWEB) March 18, 2005

The new directory is the result of months of work by the directories founder and owner, Hal Bates, a life long resident of Colorado Springs. The site its self is hosted and maintained by USA City Place, a major supplier of city directories.

With the increasing use and availability of the Internet to everyone, Hal Bates decided it was time for the city to have its own local online directory where local business could be listed and advertise, as well as having other city information that could all be found in one place. The site features sections for restaurant menus, classified ads, forums, news articles by area residents, homes for sale and rent, auto sales, garage sales, an events calendar, and a separate area for kids only. There are also links to the local newspapers, TV and radio stations, government offices, area attractions, schools, medical care, and travel arrangements that can be made on line.

In addition the site offers a variety of information for everyday living that uses RSS feeds to keep it constantly updated with new content. These include information and tips for families, seniors, travel, food and recipes, health, pets, home improvement, gardens, and education to name just a few of the many subjects covered. The site web address is www. ColoradoSpringsCityDirectory. com

For more information, contact Hal at 719-237-8030 or E-Mail him at Hal@ColoradoSpringsCityDirectory. com

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ROBERT PAGLIARINI JOINS THE CENTER FOR HEALTHY AGING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ROBERT PAGLIARINI JOINS THE CENTER FOR HEALTHY AGING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dr. Monika White, President of the Center for Healthy Aging is pleased to announce that Robert Pagliarini, CFP has been elected to the Advisory Board of Directors.

(PRWEB) December 5, 2003

Dr. Monika White, President of the Center for Healthy Aging is pleased to announce that Robert Pagliarini, CFP has been elected to the Advisory Board of Directors. The Center for Healthy Aging is a nonprofit agency that provides and promotes progressive health and human services and programs to enhance healthy aging. The Center, founded in 1976, responds to the unique and changing needs of the clients they serve. Clients range from those who are healthy and active to those who are most in need of help – including homebound, frail, isolated, and persistently mentally ill older adults. The organization serves older adults and their families in Santa Monica and West Los Angeles, and provides selected services throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

“I am honored to be able to contribute to such a worthwhile cause,” says Pagliarini. “The Center is making an impact each and every day in Los Angeles. As a comprehensive financial consultant, one of my main objectives is to make sure my clients can financially afford the retirement lifestyle they envision. Issues of outliving assets, long term care insurance, providing for elderly parents, and avoiding common planning mistakes are topics of concern for my elderly clients as well as children with aging parents. I hope to be able to take what I know working with individuals and families and share it through the Center.”

Robert Pagliarini is a Certified Financial Planner practitioner and is the Executive Vice President of Allied Consulting Group. Robert graduated from UCLA's personal financial planning program and is currently earning a MasterÂ’s degree in Financial Services. Robert has been interviewed by CNN, CNN Financial, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, Bloomberg Wealth Management, Los Angeles Business Journal, and National Public Radio's financial program MarketPlace.

Patent Granted on GenerOs EX, A Medical Device That Helps Bones Grow

Patent Granted on GenerOs EX, A Medical Device That Helps Bones Grow

The GenerOs EX can help lengthen long bones in the arms and legs in order to correct limb deformities, repair traumatic injuries and increase height. Because the device is completely internal, patients can remain mobile while growing new bone, resulting in fewer complications and smoother recovery.

Littleton, CO (PRWEB) December 17, 2009

Dr. Randolph C. Robinson (http://www. parkmeadowscosmeticsurgery. com/coloradoPlasticSurgery/randolph_robinson_md. htm), a leading cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon at Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery (http://www. parkmeadowscosmeticsurgery. com/index. htm) in Lone Tree, Colorado, has been granted a U. S. patent for the GenerOs EX, an internal distraction osteogenesis device designed to help lengthen long bones in the arms and legs. The GenerOs EX is FDA-approved and can be used to help correct a wide range of limb deformities, as well as to provide cosmetic height enhancement.

Distraction osteogenesis (http://www. parkmeadowscosmeticsurgery. com/coloradoPlasticSurgery/colorado_bone_grafting_denver. htm) is a surgical procedure that works with the body’s own natural healing process to promote healthy bone growth. During the procedure, the affected bone is surgically cut into two segments, and the GenerOs EX device is affixed to the bone. The bone segments are gradually moved apart during the distraction phase, allowing new bone to form in the gap as the body heals. On average, the bone will grow at a rate of one millimeter per day, or about an inch per month. After the desired length is achieved, the bone will consolidate and strengthen.

According to Dr. Robinson, “Growing bones may sound like magic, but surgeons have been using the principles of osteogenesis since the early 1900s. Until recently, however, the process required the use of awkward external frames and screws to fixate the limb while the bone grew, subjecting patients to a high risk of infection, significant scarring, pain, and the need to remain off their feet for months at a time. The GenerOs EX is a real advancement in distraction osteogenesis. Because the GenerOs EX uses a completely internal fixation system to support the growing bone, patients can continue walking while healing, with less risk for infection or other complications. That means a smoother, more comfortable recovery for patients.”

The GenerOs EX can be used to help correct congenital limb deformities, repair bone deficiencies caused by injury, and even lengthen bones in order to increase a patient’s height for cosmetic reasons. “Differences in leg length are fairly common, with one in every thousand people suffering from congenital deficiencies that are too significant to correct by wearing internal shoe lifts,” Dr. Robinson says. “Limb length inequalities can also develop as a result of injury, bone disease, or infection. Whatever the cause, these imbalances can affect gait and lead to future problems with back, hip and joint pain.”

In addition to inventing the GenerOs EX limb lengthener for long bones, Dr. Robinson also holds patents on two other internal osteogenesis distraction devices. The GenerOs SB small bone generator promotes bone growth in the small bones of the hands, wrists, feet, ankles and pediatric forearms, while the GenerOs CF craniofacial bone generator can help repair deficiencies and deformities in the skull, face and jaws. All three devices are manufactured by OrthoNetx, Inc., which is located in Torrance, CA.

About Randolph C. Robinson, M. D., D. D.S.

A leading cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon in the Denver area, Dr. Randolph C. Robinson is dual board-certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Robinson has more than 17 years experience in private practice and this year was nominated by the Denver Business Journal as a Champion in Healthcare.

About Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery

Located in the heart of Lone Tree in south Denver, Colorado, Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery is committed to providing a full range of state-of-the-art plastic surgery and reconstructive procedures, including distraction osteogenesis, breast reconstruction, facial plastic surgery, breast enhancement, body contouring, liposuction, tummy tuck, and cosmetic injectables. The Park Meadows Outpatient Surgery Center is the first state licensed, Joint Commission accredited surgical center in Colorado that is dedicated to providing cosmetic surgical procedures. For more information about internal distraction osteogenesis or Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery, visit www. parkmeadowscosmeticsurgery. com or call 303-706-1100.

Contact:

Anne Duncan
Development Director
Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery
7430 E Park Meadows Drive, Ste 300
Lone Tree, CO 80124
303-706-1100
Anne(at)parkmeadowscosmeticsurgery(dot)com

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Christmas Diamond Buyers Should Give Something Back To Africa, Say Small Diamond Retailers

Christmas Diamond Buyers Should Give Something Back To Africa, Say Small Diamond Retailers

Small diamond retailers are sending out an unexpected Christmas message to shoppers: the diamond industry continues to cause great human suffering - and it's up to retailers and consumers to make the reforms that the industry giants still steadfastly refuse to do.

Austin, Texas (PRWEB) December 24, 2006

Small diamond retailers are sending out an unexpected Christmas message to shoppers: the diamond industry continues to cause great human suffering - and it's up to retailers and consumers to make the reforms that the industry giants still steadfastly refuse to do.

The Kimberly Process, for example, much-touted by the World Diamond Council and De Beers as a way of ensuring that African Diamonds are 'tracked from source to retail', is described by diamond retailer Jay Seiler of Security Diamonds Ltd, a Minnesota Retailer in conflict-free Canadian diamonds, as 'just so much mumbo jumbo'.

"A number of mid-level diamond retailers have contacted us recently expressing exasperation with the upper echelons of the industry", reports Rupert Isaacson, founder and director of the Diamonds for Africa Fund (DFA). "They feel that there is no heartfelt desire to end the very real sufferings still associated with the diamond trade in Africa, such as near slave conditions for diamond diggers in Sierra Leone and Congo and the torture of San Bushmen in Botswana."

In an unprecedented move, American diamond retailers are calling for the formation of an Ethical Diamond Coalition of mid-level retailers - an attempt, says Jay Seiler - 'to give something back' to Africa, and 'try to do what the industry giants seem unwilling to do."

'We are in dialogue with several other retailers also concerned by the continued scale of the suffering," says Eric Grossberg of Brilliant Earth, which - like Security Diamonds, sources its diamonds from Canada, yet still donates a portion of its profits to help end diamond-related suffering in Africa. "We are calling on all diamond retailers to come together and create the Ethical Diamond Coalition - something the industry has need for a long, long time."

"It's sad," adds Beth Gerstein, also of Brilliant Earth, "that the obvious on-the-ground needs such as healthcare, fair wages, schools and reparations for people displaced by the diamond trade are not being provided by the giants of the diamond industry, who can so easily afford it. It's going to be up to the smaller companies and consumers to try and put things right."

Isaacson, of DFA, concurs. If you buy a Christmas diamond then please: "Give something back. Send a portion of the value of your stones help people in Sierra Leone, Congo and Botswana. If you already own diamonds, donate a stone, or the value of a stone, to help people suffering in Africa. If you trade in diamonds, join the Ethical Diamond Coalition and give a percentage of your profits to help people on the ground."

For more information contact Rupert Isaacson at 512 294 1561

Diamonds for Africa Fund (DFA) works with on the ground NGOs in Sierra Leone, Congo and Botswana to assist communities damaged by the diamond trade. DFA is a non-profit under the fiscal sponsorship of the International Humanities Center. DFA is a volunteer-run organization: no salaries, no overhead. www. diamondsforafricafund. org

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Lombardi Executives to Present at BPMInstitute. org's BrainStorm DC Conference

Lombardi Executives to Present at BPMInstitute. org's BrainStorm DC Conference

Leading BPM Vendor to Share Innovation Workshop Focused on Achieving Open Government Transparency and Accountability

Austin, TX (PRWEB) September 17, 2009

Lombardi, a leader in business process management (http://www. lombardi. com/) (BPM) solutions, today announced that it will be speaking at BPMInstitute. org's upcoming BrainStorm DC (http://www. bpminstitute. org/events/washingtondc. html) conference. Lombardi is a Sponsor of the four-day event, which will be held on September 21 - 24, 2009 at the Tyson Corner's Marriott in Vienna, VA. The theme of the event is "transparency and accountability for an open government."

Lombardi will be joined by its partner, Sapient (http://www. sapient. com/), to present an innovation workshop entitled "Increasing Transparency, Productivity and Accountability with BPM." The three-hour workshop will be presented as a series of sessions on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, from 9:30 a. m. - 12:30 p. m. local time.

The workshop focuses on how BPM (http://en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Business_Process_Management) can deliver levels of transparency, productivity and accountability across agencies and businesses. During the session attendees will receive an actionable formula for achieving success through BPM technology, methodologies and real-world best practices. The innovation workshop agenda is as follows:
How Companies and Agencies are Using BPM, presented by Ron Martin, VP of Federal Operations, Lombardi An Introduction to the Technology of BPM, presented by Brandon Baxter, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Lombardi A Proven Methodology for BPM Success, presented by Meg Hobler, Director of Government Services, Sapient Eleven Habits of Highly Successful BPM Programs, presented by Brandon Baxter, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Lombardi The sessions are open to all conference attendees. For more information about the conference and to register, visit http://www. bpminstitute. org/events/washingtondc. html (http://www. bpminstitute. org/events/washingtondc. html).

About Lombardi
Lombardi is a leader in business process management (BPM). We offer award-winning BPM technology and services to help our customers, partners and government agencies around the world succeed with their process improvement initiatives.

Lombardi is behind some of the largest, most successful BPM implementations in the world. Our customers include AARP, Aflac, Allianz Group, Applied Materials, Aviva plc, Banco Espirito Santo, Barclays Global Investors, Chiquita Brands, Dell, Financial Services Authority, Ford Motor Company, Hasbro, ING Direct, Intel, Jaguar Land Rover, Mirant, National Bank of Canada, National Institutes of Health, OAD Groep, Pfizer, PHH Arval, SIRVA, Symantec, UCLH, Wells Fargo, Yale University and numerous governmental agencies. For more information, visit http://www. lombardi. com (http://www. lombardi. com).

Lombardi, Teamworks are registered trademarks and Teamworks Process Optimizer, Teamworks Portal, Teamworks for Office, Teamworks for SharePoint and Lombardi Blueprint are trademarks of Lombardi Software, Inc. All other company/product names and service marks may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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QuickArrow Achieves PSA Industry’s Only Unqualified SAS 70 Type II Certification for Second Consecutive Time

QuickArrow Achieves PSA Industry’s Only Unqualified SAS 70 Type II Certification for Second Consecutive Time

More than 40 Public Companies Rely on QuickArrow to Assist in Achieving Compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and Maintain Internal Control Processes

Austin, Texas (PRWEB) April 3, 2006 —

QuickArrow, Inc., a leading provider of on-demand professional services automation solutions for billable services organizations, has received its second consecutive unqualified SAS 70 Type II report. The SAS 70 examination, conducted by Ernst & Young LLP, included QuickArrow’s software applications, internal control processes, and site operations. QuickArrow is the only professional services automation provider to obtain a SAS 70 Type II report.

SAS 70 (Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70) is an internationally recognized auditing standard developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and is identified in Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act to assist public companies reliant on service organizations for functions related to financial reporting. A SAS 70 report reports on a service organization’s control activities ─ including controls over IT and related processes.

An “unqualified” auditor’s opinion for a SAS 70 Type II report indicates that all control objectives specified by the service organization were achieved without a significant exception or deficiency.

“Because QuickArrow is the only professional services automation provider to obtain a SAS 70 Type II report, we have a competitive edge in the industry,” said Elizabeth Davis, QuickArrow’s CEO. “This certification illustrates our continued commitment to our publicly traded clients as they navigate the complexities of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the challenges of regulatory compliance and drives us to continue to adopt and maintain auditable, documented processes.”

The SAS 70 Type II report ─ obtained by QuickArrow ─ includes a description of the service organization’s controls and safeguards when hosting or processing customer financial data and includes a description of the audit tests performed by the independent auditor, generally for a minimum period of coverage of six months. A SAS 70 Type I report, in contrast, only lists the service organization's description of controls as of a point in time and the auditor’s assessment is limited to whether the controls were placed in operation and are suitably designed. Controls on operating effectiveness of controls are not drawn.

“With auditors scrutinizing our financials on a quarterly basis, QuickArrow’s SAS 70 Type II certification removes a major part of the burden from our shoulders and provides a level of audit assurance,” said Don Haderle, Sr. Business Operations Manager, Client Services Worldwide, at Callidus Software. “As we go down the path of being Sarbanes-Oxley compliant, working with applications that have been subject to a SAS 70 process will be more requisite. By QuickArrow obtaining a SAS 70, a valuable supplemental benefit is available to present to our auditors.”

About QuickArrow

QuickArrow is a leading provider of automation and management software for Billable Services Organizations including IT services, software, hardware, environmental consulting entities, management consulting, health care consulting and business services organizations. Since 1998, QuickArrow has pioneered delivering professional services management applications over the web. Today, QuickArrow continues that pioneering approach by expanding and extending its professional services management solution to lead the industry it helped create. QuickArrow is a founding member of the Technology Professional Services Association and provides on demand service to more than 225 clients and 20,000 active users worldwide. Customers include Borland Software, Eloqua, Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories (a subsidiary of Alcatel), IMG, Macromedia, Responsys, Salesforce. com, and SPSS. QuickArrow is headquartered in Austin, Texas. www. quickarrow. com

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Keep Those New Years Resolutions

Keep Those New Years Resolutions

Yoga classes help folks keep those New Years resolutions they made on January 1.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) February 8, 2006

The start of 2006 may only be a month past, but there are some people out there who have already chucked their New Years Resolutions. Surprise. Surprise.

One of the most frequently listed resolutions, according to just about every poll out there, is to improve ones health and fitness regime. Sure, that sounds good in December as the egg nog flows and the cocktail meatballs tempt your taste buds, but now that it’s time to put the plan into action it’s much easier to watch the exercise trainers on TV, from the comfort of your oh so cozy couch.

Get up and embrace the rest of your life! There are ways to improve your health, and gain some clarity about the rest of your life at the same time. Yoga is skyrocketing in popularity amongst mainstream America, due in part to holistic approach to healing. Dahn Yoga (sometimes referred to as Dahn Hak or Dahnhak) began as an ancient Korean training program to educate the population on how to develop both the mind and the body. Today Dahn centers are opening all around the United States in response to high demand for alternative healing programs.

Karen Krueger of Libertyville, Illinois has experienced dramatic results. “In 2004 I was unhappy, physically weak, and obese. I had been putting barriers around myself for years to keep the world at a distance. The added weight had weakened my body and was eating away at my emotional wellbeing. The increase in my size caused my balance to change. This caused some injuries to my knee and shoulder. I was harming myself. I knew I needed to change. Dahn Yoga has given me the tools to change myself and it’s up to me to make these changes,” she said.

“During the past year and a half, I have gained a strong, fit body, shed over 80 pounds, have lots of energy, gained confidence, concentrate better, and have become emotionally strong. One of the best bonuses is that I have found myself. Buried deep within me is this person who I always was. I’m so happy and grateful that I have discovered her! I’m having so much fun!” she noted.

Dahn Yoga is designed to give the individuals the opportunity to realize their own personal power. Through experiencing Ki-energy, they discover how it works in their bodies and how they can utilize it for optimum health. Practitioners learn to communicate with their bodies, discovering they can control and regulate their bodily functions. By stimulating the Ki-energy circulation, the body’s natural healing power is activated. The Dahn theory holds that when a person arrives at their goal of a healthy life, they are more inclined to create better relationships with their family, friends and nature.

For more information on Dahn Yoga, visit the website: www. dahnyoga. com.

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AuPairCare High-Quality Child Care Creates Smarter Kids

AuPairCare High-Quality Child Care Creates Smarter Kids

Studies show that high-quality child care, such as the live-in child care offered by AuPairCare, contributes to higher achievement scores in adolescents.

San Francisco, CA (Vocus) July 15, 2010

As children go back to school this fall, one of the most important tools for success is not a good breakfast or new school supplies – but high-quality child care, such as the live-in child care offered by AuPairCare international au pairs. As reported by a national research study published in Child Development magazine, good child care not only affects children during the preschool years, but could create a significant difference in academic development and performance during adolescence as well.

According to Child Development, children are better prepared for school when they are placed in high-quality child care – defined as routine child care provided by warm caregivers that are both sensitive to children's needs and offer cognitive stimulation of the children in their care. When tested during their adolescent years, children who had been in higher-quality child care scored higher on cognitive and academic achievement tests than peers who had been in lower-quality care.

AuPairCare is a high-quality child care option that provides families with carefully screened au pairs that have experience and interest in caring for children, while also offering second language learning and cultural awareness. AuPairCare recruits its au pairs from more than 40 countries around the world, affording a wide array of international au pairs that can immerse children in a new language and culture through long-term exposure and reinforcement.

“We did our research and AuPairCare was the best option – not only was it the most affordable, flexible solution, but also provided added benefits such as a low child to caregiver ratio, consistent care from the same person and the convenience of home child care,” according to Alison and Jack Stiefel, host parents with AuPairCare.

Research also shows that introducing children to a second language as early as possible fosters healthy brain development, encourages positive social skills, and lays a solid foundation for effective communication skills that last a lifetime. Not only does teaching a second language to children help enhance their cognitive development, resulting in better grades and higher test scores later in life - but children who have studied foreign languages also tend to score higher on standardized tests, including both verbal and math portions of the SAT.

“AuPairCare’s host parents tend to be smart, motivated parents who want only the best child care and education for their children,” said Heidi Woehl, vice president of AuPairCare. “These parents love the au pair program because their children receive safe, high-quality care and are exposed to new languages and cultures that stimulate their learning and exposure to the world.”

About AuPairCare
AuPairCare is a leading au pair agency providing live-in childcare services to American families since 1989. Designated by the U. S. Department of State, AuPairCare offers superior childcare to fit families’ unique needs. AuPairCare has made more than 40,000 successful au pair placements across the U. S. AuPairCare is a division of Intrax Cultural Exchange, a family of organizations devoted to cultivating international understanding through cultural exchange and educational programs, with operations in more than 80 countries worldwide.

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OCS HomeCare Provides OASIS-C Outcomes and Process Measures During the CMS Blackout

OCS HomeCare Provides OASIS-C Outcomes and Process Measures During the CMS Blackout

Medicare OASIS-C coding transition requires a “blackout” of CASPER OBQI and Home Health Compare reporting for at least one year. OCS HomeCare provides home health agencies with OASIS outcomes and process measures benchmarking to aid performance improvement before CMS publishes the data.

Seattle, WA (Vocus) June 17, 2010

OCS HomeCare, the national leader in performance improvement benchmarking, reporting, and analytics for home health and hospice organizations, has announced the availability of OASIS-C outcomes and process measures benchmarking. OCS has released data to home health agency clients to compare national, regional, and state benchmark norms for 2010 OASIS-C outcomes and process of care measures during the Medicare “blackout” period.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) blackout period of outcomes reporting for CASPER OBQI Reports and Home Health Compare, as triggered by the OASIS-C transition, started in May 2010 and will continue until Q3 2011. In addition, CMS will introduce new process measures in Q4 2010 to objectively evaluate agency performance in implementing best practices. The OCS Blackout Solution for home health care agencies fills the gap for outcomes reporting and provides new process measures while CMS is not providing any analytics or benchmarks during the reporting blackout.

“The OASIS-C transition affects so many entities on so many levels, including providers, vendors, consultants, national and state associations, external stakeholders, and board members,” says Amanda Twiss, president and CEO of OCS HomeCare. “These gaps in evaluating and benchmarking agency and industry performance are crucial to use as evidence of the benefits of home care and to advocate value for the industry.”

CMS is implementing the addition of new OASIS-C process measures (Process-Based Quality Improvement) to Home Health Compare reporting and agency-level reports available via the CASPER reporting system later this year. New elements in OASIS-C track the implementation of certain best practices at the patient level. The rate of implementation for individual home health agencies will be reported and compared against national and state standards. This information will be useful to home health agencies to refine clinical and care protocols in order to achieve the best balance between resource utilization and optimal patient outcomes. Plus, it will likely be used by CMS as part of a future pay-for-performance or value-based purchasing program.

CMS will not update CASPER and Home Health Compare with outcomes measures similar to those that have been reported previously until they begin publishing the new OASIS-C measures on Home Health Compare in July 2011, with a preview on CASPER in May 2011. The changes to the outcomes calculations are not obvious and may have widespread impact on home health organizations. Outcomes data are often tied to staff bonuses, marketing and referral efforts, and the measurement of quality improvement programs.

In addition to the reporting blackout and the changes to the historical measures, agencies should know that CMS will be introducing a completely new risk adjustment methodology to the OASIS-C measures in 2011. More importantly, trending results between OASIS-B and OASIS-C data will not provide homecare agencies with an accurate picture of changes in performance. Agencies may be misled by 2010 results that are risk adjusted using a modified 2009 methodology. OCS will apply the new CMS risk adjustment methodology when it becomes available in 2011. However, OCS can serve as a reliable source to help agencies look at OASIS-C results now in order to make improvements before public reporting begins next year.

“OCS is providing home health agencies with OASIS-C outcomes data, along with the most accurate and meaningful benchmarks during the CMS blackout of public reporting. Plus, home health providers get all of these measures months before they are available from CMS, which gives agencies early insights and an opportunity to improve before the data is publicly reported,” says Christine Lang, vice president of HomeCare.

For agencies that rely on CMS sources for outcomes and process measures benchmarking, the OCS Blackout Solution provides a valuable, low-cost option for staying informed. It includes 15 months of reporting, spanning from January 2010 through March 2011. OCS HomeCare will host a complimentary webinar, Light Up the OASIS-C Blackout, on Wednesday, June 30 at 1:00 p. m. ET, 10:00 a. m. PT. For more information about the Blackout Solution, write to info(at)ocsys(dot)com.

About OCS HomeCare
OCS HomeCare empowers home health and hospice organizations with results-driven data intelligence, plus the largest and most accurate homecare database in the industry. Homecare providers, payers, associations, government agencies, vendors, and consultants all turn to OCS to elevate decision-making, raise the bar on results, and bring home positive outcomes. For more information about HH-CAHPS and OASIS-C Blackout solutions, please visit the OCS HomeCare website or call 888.325.3396.

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Faulty Study Targets Vitamins C and E

Faulty Study Targets Vitamins C and E

Finding of No Cardiovascular Protection Was Predictable

Arlington, VA (PRWEB) November 18, 2008

Today, the American Association for Health Freedom (AAHF) and its international affiliate, the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH), have together sharply criticized defective and misleading research published earlier this month in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). The research triggered headlines around the world suggesting that neither vitamin E nor vitamin C supplements protect against cardiovascular disease in older men.

The study by Howard Sesso and colleagues from Harvard, entitled the "Physicians' Health Study II", included over 14,600 male physicians over a ten year period, used the least potent form of vitamin E and incorrect dosages of both vitamins C and E, according to an analysis conducted by ANH experts, Dr Steve Hickey, Dr. Damien Downing, and Dr. Robert Verkerk.

The ANH analysis, "Designed to Fail: A Trial Without Meaning", criticized the Sesso et al. study for using synthetic dl-alpha-tocopherol, which is less effective than the natural and more complete forms of vitamin E and is thus more likely to not reveal any benefit. Additionally, the vitamin E dose in the study (400 IU every other day) is far below the dose taken by many who supplement making the findings irrelevant to older supplement consumers who are aware of extensive research and clinical evidence on higher dose vitamin therapy.

The JAMA paper included a 500 mg daily dosage of vitamin C, which is only half of a typical one-gram tablet of the type popular with supplement users. Evidence suggests that dynamic flow levels of vitamin C, which may prevent heart disease, begin at daily intakes above about 3g per day, best delivered in divided doses.

Additional complaints about the JAMA study include the use of an unidentified placebo, which may have included beneficial nutrients such as magnesium, failure to control diet for synergistic nutrient interactions that may have skewed test results, and the relevance, or otherwise, of applying these findings among physicians (the study group) to all men across the population.

"Considering that the methodologies were significantly biased against finding a positive result from vitamins C and E as determined from both available research and clinical evidence, one has to ask who stands to benefit from these findings? How, for example, would the pharmaceutical industry be impacted from diminished sales of their vitamins if people, under the belief that vitamins provided no benefit in the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease, instead chose pricey prescription drugs," asked Gretchen DuBeau, AAHF Executive Director.

Dr Damien Downing, ANH Medical Director, President of the British Society of Ecological Medicine and Editor-in-Chief of the peer reviewed journal, the Journal of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, on reading the Sesso et al. paper independently responded, saying it was "an intervention designed to fail"!

ANH Scientific & Executive Director, Dr Robert Verkerk added, "With three of the world's largest drug companies, namely BASF, Wyeth and DSM--formerly Roche--supplying the low dose synthetic vitamins for the study, it's perhaps not surprising that the outcome is made to look bad for vitamins. A trial like this costs a huge amount of money and is a waste of much needed research funds. Why don't they ask the people who work with nutrients on a daily basis--integrative medicine doctors--what nutrient forms, combinations and dosages are most likely to work?"

The ANH analysis, "Designed to Fail: A Trial Without Meaning", is available at: http://www. anhcampaign. org/files/081117_Sesso_PHSII_ANHrebuttal. pdf (http://www. anhcampaign. org/files/081117_Sesso_PHSII_ANHrebuttal. pdf).

NOTES TO THE EDITOR

About the American Association for Health Freedom (AAHF)
Www. healthfreedom. net

The American Association for Health Freedom (AAHF) is a 501c4 nonprofit organization serving as the politically active voice at federal and state levels to protect Americans' rights to access integrative medicine and dietary supplements. AAHF protects the right of the consumer to choose and the practitioner to practice by lobbying Congress and state legislature and crafting legislation; acting as a government watchdog and filing comments on proposed rulings; educating the public, press, and decision-makers on integrative medicine; initiating legal activities and joining and forming significant coalitions.

About the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH)
Www. anhcampaign. org
The Alliance for Natural Health (ANH) is an international, non-governmental organisation, based in the UK. It was founded in 2002, and works on behalf of consumers, medical doctors, complementary health practitioners and health-product suppliers worldwide, to protect and promote natural healthcare, using the principles of good science and good law.
The ANH's overriding goal is to help develop appropriate legal and scientific frameworks for the development of sustainable approaches to healthcare. As in the fields of energy and agriculture, sustainable healthcare invariably requires use of natural products which are inherently compatible with human biochemistry and physiology. Within this setting, consumers and health professionals should be able to make informed choices about a wide range of health options, and in particular those that relate to diet, lifestyle, traditional medicinal and non-drug-based or natural therapies, so that they may experience their benefits to the full while avoiding unnecessary risks.

U. S. Contact:
Gretchen DuBeau, ph 800-230-2762
International Contact: Dr Robert Verkerk, ph +44-1306-646-600

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Winner of Dave Scott Triathlete Training Weekend Collects

Winner of Dave Scott Triathlete Training Weekend Collects

Collecting his prize of a personal training weekend with six-time Ironman World Champion, Dave Scott, plus a case of Master Amino Acid Pattern (MAP)™ was voted "outstanding" by Wayne Johannes, the winner of the BodyHealth. com drawing. As he trains hard for Ironman Arizona, timing of Wayne's weekend could not have been better. Details about Master Amino Acid Pattern (MAP) can be found at www. BodyHealth. com

Clearwater, FL (PRWEB) March 10, 2008

Collecting his prize of a personal training weekend with six-time Ironman World Champion, Dave Scott, plus a case of Master Amino Acid Pattern (MAP)™ was voted "outstanding" by Wayne Johannes, the winner of the BodyHealth. com drawing. As he trains hard for Ironman Arizona, timing of Wayne's weekend could not have been better.

61-year old Wayne jetted in to Dave Scott's home town of Boulder, CO to collect his prize of two days of intensive personalized training with the triathlon legend. Wayne enthused, "Dave is a super-hero but what surprised me was how very down to earth and approachable he is. I was astounded by his depth of knowledge and his ability to put his training tips across in a simple but very effective way."

In addition to coaching, Dave is also a race nutrition expert. "Dave said he recommends Master Amino Acid Pattern (MAP) to all his athletes because it's unrivalled as a protein supplement for endurance athletes" says Wayne. "I have personally been using Master Amino Acid Pattern (MAP) regularly for the past four years because it makes a big difference to my performance and recovery."

Master Amino Acid Pattern (MAP) is a dietary protein substitute that provides a unique pattern of essential amino acids in a highly purified, free, crystalline form. Master Amino Acid Pattern (MAP) is indicated as a safe and effective substitute for dietary proteins. Clinical studies have shown that the use of Master Amino Acid Pattern (MAP) during physical activity, may be a substitute for dietary proteins or protein supplements in a safer and nutritionally more efficient way, to optimize body protein synthesis and provide a faster and more effective muscle recovery after physical activity. It also optimizes muscle mass, strength and endurance.

Dave fine-tuned Wayne's swim and bike techniques and provided valuable insight into his running problems. Wayne commented, "In the past, when I increased my mileage, I would end up with some kind of injury. Dave helped explain the different phases of the run stride and then gave me "cues" to help me remember how to run correctly. A large part of my problem involves several muscles that support my running stride. Dave prescribed specific dryland exercises to strengthen these muscles and all the muscles of the core."

As a parting gift, Dave gave Wayne a training plan for his next big challenge - competing in Ironman Arizona in April. He included specific training workouts with suggested heart rates, length of workouts and mileage which Wayne is already putting into practice. "Being lucky enough to have personal tuition from someone of Dave's caliber was an unforgettable experience and I would recommend it to anyone." Visit Dave's website www. davescottinc. com for more information.

Dave Scott also had positive things to say about his time spent with Wayne. "I enjoyed the two days with Wayne very much. He worked hard and was willing to learn as much as possible. I was very pleased to discover that Wayne is a regular user of Master Amino Acid Pattern (MAP) and understands the great benefits the product brings to his physical well-being which includes his training and racing. I hope that the tips I gave him will help him achieve improved results and I wish Wayne the best of luck in Ironman Arizona."

Read Wayne's own personal account of his time spent with Dave Scott and his build-up to Ironman Arizona in his monthly report at www. bodyhealth. com. For more information about Master Amino Acid Pattern (MAP) visit www. BodyHealth. com or call 877-804-3258.

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Honest Tea Introduces Six New Beverage Varieties at Expo West 2010

Honest Tea Introduces Six New Beverage Varieties at Expo West 2010

Organic Kombucha and Mate Lines to Expand with Exotic Maqui Berry from Patagonia

Anaheim, CA (Vocus) March 13, 2010

Honest Tea®, the nation's top-selling organic bottled tea company, is launching several new varieties of invigorating drinks this weekend at the Natural Products Expo West trade show at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Building on the positive reaction to this year’s launch of its first three Honest Kombucha varieties, two more, Maqui Berry Grapefruit and Apple Jasmine, are set to hit shelves next month. Honest Kombucha (kom-boo-cha) is a lightly sparkling, fermented tea beverage combining organic, Fair Trade Certified™ tea, raw, live, probiotic cultures and a touch of organic cane sugar. The maqui berry grapefruit blend introduces a new fruit to American palates – the maqui berry – a dark, high-antioxidant fruit from the Patagonia region of South America. This superfruit has the highest level antioxidant rating of any fruit at 945 on the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) scale, which is three times the rating of acaí.

“We surprised ourselves by how quickly we’ve become addicted to Honest Kombucha,” said Seth Goldman, President and TeaEO. “Adding the antioxidant kick from the maqui berry gives an extra taste and nutrient boost.”

The maqui berry is also featured in Honest Tea’s new Maqui Berry Mate (MAH-tay), which is brewed with organic unsmoked yerba mate and lightly sweetened with organic cane sugar for a smooth, clean finish.

Honest Tea will also be launching a Half Tea & Half Lemonade beverage, a healthier approach to the iconic Half & Half (http://www. honesttea. com/tea/plastic/half_and_half/), which is the latest edition of certified organic and Fair Trade Certified™ beverages to join Honest Tea’s PET line of innovative teas and thirst quenchers. The Half & Half variety will be available across the country, including all CVS stores March 2010 for a suggested retail price of $1.79.

Additional varieties that will premier at the show include Honest Kids Berry Berry Good Lemonade in 64 fl. oz. bottles and Honest Kids Super Fruit Punch in pouches and 64 fl. oz. bottles. “We’ve seen such a strong response to our Honest Kids line as well as to our multiserve bottled tea, that it made sense to combine the two concepts – we were certainly getting lots of requests from parents,” Goldman said.

Honest Kombucha, also in its original three varieties, Berry Hibiscus, Lemon Ginger and Peach Mango, is available at a suggested retail price of $3.49 – $3.99 at natural foods stores nationwide. The drink has 7 grams of sugar and 35 calories per 8 fl. oz. serving.

For more information, visit the Honest Tea® booth (#3991) or www. honesttea. com.

About Honest Tea
Honest Tea® is the nation's top-selling organic bottled tea company with a mission to make great-tasting, truly healthy organic beverages sweetened with less sugar and fewer calories than most bottled beverages. Honest Tea's product lines include: Honest Tea® ready-to-drink bottled teas in glass and PET #1 bottles, Honest Ade organic thirst quenchers and Honest Kids drink pouches. In the past year the company launched Honest Mate, bottled yerba mate drinks, and Honest Kombucha, a line of fermented tea drinks. All varieties are USDA-certified organic and most teas are Fair Trade Certified™. Since Honest Tea® was founded in Bethesda, Maryland in 1998, the company has sustained an annual compound growth rate of more than 60%. Honest Tea® has been continuously recognized for its impressive growth and mission-driven business practices. In addition to being named one of The Better World Shopping Guide's "Ten Best Companies on the Planet based on their overall social and environmental record," Honest Tea recently received Greenopia. com's coveted 4-Leaf Rating as "the greenest beverage company."

Contact:
Samme Menke
301-760-4833

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San Antonio Bariatric Surgeons Launch New Website to Support Comprehensive Hospital

San Antonio Bariatric Surgeons Launch New Website to Support Comprehensive Hospital

Innova Hospital brings an innovative group of doctors together to support bariatric surgery in San Antonio, TX. To further support their weight-loss patients, Innova Hospital is announcing the recent launch of their new website. The new website provides a comprehensive look into the practice’s surgical and therapeutic facilities and each surgeon’s specialties, as well as patient testimonials and introductions to the staff that makes Innova Hospital a successful conglomeration of bariatric surgeons.

San Antonio, TX (Vocus) August 10, 2010

Bariatric surgeons in San Antonio (http://www. innovahealth. net/weight-loss-surgery/our-surgeons/), TX affiliated with Innova Hospital recently launched a new website to support their weight-loss patients. By providing an in-depth look at the weight-loss procedures offered, the doctors say they hope to increase the comfort of their patients by providing an introductory, educational source to enhance their online experience as they make a significant decision like weight loss surgery. The surgeons associated with Innova Hospital say they believe the new website will create an online community where potential patients can interact with current patients, thus improving overall patient satisfaction.

Working in conjunction with Innova Hospital in San Antonio (http://www. innovahealth. net/), the bariatric surgeons say they prefer to operate with the small facility because it allows them to promote better, more complete health and healing by combining medical excellence, technological innovation, and a warm ambiance to maximize patient comfort and convenience. They also believe the launch of the new website will enhance the success of the treatment and procedures performed by bringing innovation and creativity together, resulting in the highest level of health care possible.

Seven of the doctors associated with Innova Hospital specialize in weight loss surgery in San Antonio (http://www. innovahealth. net/). While the doctors warn that weight loss surgery is a process that not only requires mental preparation for the recovery process, but also for the necessary lifestyle changes that accompany the surgery, they also say they will be there to guide their patients every step of the way. And they feel the website provides another venue for them to interact with their patients and enhance the treatment process from consultation to rehabilitation.

Working with Rosemont Media™, a medical and dental website design (http://www. rosemontmedia. com/products/website-design-services/dental-website-design) firm in San Diego, the bariatric surgeons, Innova Hospital, and the CEO of the surgical collective, Paul Ballard, have incorporated a variety of easy-to-navigate multimedia options to provide each visitor with access to the practice’s staff and surgeons through online contact forms and in-depth explanations of the treatments and procedures they offer. With the new website, doctors affiliated with Innova Hospital say they hope to foster an online community to enhance and ultimately improve patient care, and overall satisfaction with the group of San Antonio bariatric surgeons.

About Innova Hospital

Behind the creative forces of CEO Paul Ballard, Innova Hospital is comprised of seven orthopedic surgeons and seven bariatric surgeons, with nine private inpatient rooms, which the doctors associated with the practice say allows them to provide exceptional, personalized care. Along with the well-qualified staff of surgeons, the doctors and Innova Hospital rely on their highly-trained staff, as they say they are committed to differentiating the services and procedures by providing an outstanding level of both medical and surgical care and service while promoting patient safety and community wellness.

Innova Hospital is located at 4243 E. Southcross Blvd. in San Antonio, TX 78222, and can be reached at (210) 368-7400 and http://www. innovahealth. net/ (http://www. innovahealth. net/)

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CVAC Bolsters Team USA Win at Endurance Lifting World Championships

CVAC Bolsters Team USA Win at Endurance Lifting World Championships

CVAC™ (cyclic variations in altitude conditioning™) plays integral role in training regimen of Nick Delgado, PhD, world champion in over-50 group of world's strongest endurance men. Team USA is now number one in Endurance Lifting World Championships using 45-pound dumbbells; vertical lift, curl to press.

Temecula, CA (PRWEB) May 26, 2007 -

Dr. Nick Delgado, at age 52, competed in the Endurance Lifting World Championships held in London as part of the Seni Expo. Dr. Delgado, the oldest competitor in the event, lifted 45-pound dumbbells a total of 270 times, resulting in the second-highest number of lifts of all competitors of all ages.

Team USA (Dr. Delgado, his 14-year-old son, Nicholas, and Tim Nash, 33, a business executive) is now number one in Endurance Lifting World Championships using 45-pound dumbbells; vertical lift, curl to press. According to Dr. Delgado, the competitors' ages ranged primarily between the ages of 24 and 33 and they were fitness trainers or had athletic backgrounds. Team USA consists of the second-oldest competitor ever, the youngest competitor, and a business executive. His teammates recorded best-ever efforts.

"I am not only an athlete; I am president of a company, and a single father of four with an active professional and social life. The use of CVAC renewed my strength and enhanced my workouts even though I was exhausted from my hectic schedule. This recovery allows me to keep balance in my life," comments Dr. Delgado.

"We are encouraged with the evidences of metabolic enhancement in athletes (like Dr. Delgado) who use CVAC as part of their training. We anticipate that research will show that the metabolic enhancement that CVAC-using athletes experience will translate to metabolic improvements in individuals with insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and diabetes," commented Allen J. Ruszkowski, President and CEO of CVAC Systems, Inc.

Dr. Nick Delgado is a researcher and lecturer in biochemistry and endocrinology. Dr. Delgado graduated from the University of Southern California and has continued studies at Loma Linda University, Cal State Long Beach, with endocrinology expert, Thierry Hertoghe, M. D. of Belgium, and at Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, USC. Formerly, he served as Director of the Pritikin Better Health Program of the Nathan Pritikin Longevity Center. Dr. Delgado's current activities include his work with professional golfers, mixed martial arts athletes and other peak performers; lectures on biochemistry, endocrinology, and healing and anti-aging; and his role as president of Ultimate Medical Research, LLC (www. ultimatemedicalresearch. com).

About CVAC Systems, Inc.
CVAC Systems, Inc., headquartered in Temecula, Calif., is privately funded and is seeking to place CVAC systems at key luminary research sites for the development of several patent-pending applications such as performance enhancement, disease prevention, therapy and advanced health. For these plans, the Company is seeking a first-round venture/institutional financing.

Please note: The information contained within this document is intended for prospective researchers only, and is not intended for patients or health care providers. Any references to therapeutic applications are for discussion and research purposes only.

Copyright © 2007, CVAC Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cyclic Variations in Altitude Conditioning, CVAC and CVAC logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of CVAC Systems, Inc. in the United States and/or other Countries. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners. No affiliation is expressed or implied herein.

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