Quite Uncommon Help From New Audio Self Help Website

Quite Uncommon Help From New Audio Self Help Website

Innovative self help site UncommonHelp. me goes one critical step further than giving good advice, while ensuring its advice is very good indeed

(PRWEB) October 5, 2009

Leading edge self-help and therapy training company Uncommon Knowledge is today launching its new instant audio self help website UncommonHelp. me (http://www. uncommonhelp. me/). The attractive and easy to use site combines self-help tips with one truly uncommon extra - instant audio hypnosis with Mark Tyrrell, therapist and co-founder of Uncommon Knowledge. "We're always telling people how awesome hypnosis is for changing things," says Tyrrell, "and we want to give our visitors the opportunity to sample it for themselves - and apply it to something quite specific that they'd like to change."

UncommonHelp. me is a positive treasure trove for anyone looking to meet challenges and make the most of life. New items are added regularly, with the goal of creating an extensive collection of high quality self help articles on common (and not so common) life issues, from getting on with the opposite sex to kicking bad habits to developing the skills and confidence to be a success in any field.

Introducing the 'auticle'

A new feature at UncommonHelp. me takes the concept of online self help to a whole new level - the 'self help auticle (http://www. uncommonhelp. me/auticles/)'. This is not just an article full of valuable information for you to read, but also has something important for you to listen to - a two minute slot of expert hypnosis.
So visitors to UncommonHelp. me can
 get free effective help for challenges, stress and secret worries  pick up sound practical tips to help with any problem  benefit from a free session of targeted hypnosis from a master  get immediate experience of using new mental and psychological tools  feel better right now

Self help kept simple

UncommonHelp. me is a sister site for Uncommon Knowledge (uncommon-knowledge. co. uk) and Hypnosis Downloads (hypnosisdownloads. com). "We already provide advanced hypnosis training programs and host a busy psychology forum (uncommonforum. com)," says Tyrrell, "not to mention a major free site dedicated to depression (clinical-depression. co. uk), but we could see there was a crying need for an easily searchable repository of good research-based self help material you don't need a psychology degree to read! This is our vision for UncommonHelp. me.

"And then I saw that this would be a golden opportunity to actually give people the chance to experience what I'm always talking about - the power of hypnosis to change lives. So my 'auticles' contain highly focused brief hypnosis sessions which give the visitor a real taste of what hypnosis can do for you when you are addressing tricky life problems."

UncommonHelp. me is live now, and you can get early notice of new auticles by following Mark Tyrrell on Twitter (http://twitter. com/marktyrrell).

About UncommonHelp. me
UncommonHelp. me is an online self help resource offering free articles and instant audio self-help sessions covering self esteem, personal development, relationships, confidence, stress management, health and fears and phobias. All material is based on sound psychological research findings and is regularly updated.

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Expansion into Niche Markets Increases the Number of Microarray Applications Heightening Revenue Opportunities

Expansion into Niche Markets Increases the Number of Microarray Applications Heightening Revenue Opportunities

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www. healthcare. frost. com), The U. S. DNA Microarrays Markets reveals that DNA microarrays markets earned revenue of $446.8 million in 2005 and estimates to reach $532.1 million in 2012.

Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) March 5, 2006

The usage of DNA microarray technology continues to expand into niche market areas, such as diagnostics, forensics, environmental sciences, and agriculture. The expansion of microarray technology is expected to dramatically increase the number of experiments conducted resulting in heightened revenues for the total market.

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www. healthcare. frost. com (http://www. healthcare. frost. com)), The U. S. DNA Microarrays Markets reveals that DNA microarrays markets earned revenue of $446.8 million in 2005 and estimates to reach $532.1 million in 2012.

If interested in a virtual brochure, which provides manufacturers, end users and other industry participants an overview of the latest analysis of the U. S. DNA Microarrays Markets, then send an email to Melina Trevino, Corporate Communications at melina. trevino @ frost. com with your full name, company name, title, telephone number, fax number and email. Upon receipt of the above information, an overview will be sent to you by e-mail.

“The DNA microarray market has experienced a shift from homebrew to commercial microarray method,” notes Frost & Sullivan Industry Manager, Jessica Shah. “Scientists traditionally using homebrew methods are moving towards commercial technology for higher sensitivity results.”

Commercial platforms have been proven dramatically improved over time, whereas home-built platforms have not. According to a study conducted by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), reproducibility between platforms and across laboratories was generally poor, but reproducibility between laboratories dramatically increased to acceptable levels when a commercial microarray was used with standardized protocols for labeling the RNA, processing the microarrays, acquiring data and other elements. This new era of technology has moved towards commercial microarray technology because of proven reliability.

The DNA microarrays market has been faced with major challenges including, decreased NIH budgets, decreased research focus in genomics, high costs of products, and barriers in receiving FDA approval. Furthermore, inconsistencies from microarray platform to platform, complicates the task of standardization, which is a key challenge to the entire industry.

“However, one of the most pervasive and difficult problems facing manufacturers of the DNA microarray market is making products that are consistent among the various microarray platforms. Inconsistency of data can come from a variety of sources, including probe length, labeling protocols, etc.,” explains Frost & Sullivan Industry Manager, Jessica Shah. “Thus, manufacturers are spending considerable time and effort cross comparing their products to industry standards, which includes quantitative PCR and other microarray platforms. This standardization of data is an essential part of microarrays becoming diagnostic tools."

To address these complex issues, many extensive, joint efforts among public, private and academic organizations are already underway. The Microarray Gene Expression Data (MGED) group was established to develop a framework for describing information about a DNA microarray experiment. The minimum information about microarray experiment (MIAME) was developed to describe the least amount of information that is needed to enable the interpretation of the results of the experiment unambiguously and potentially to reproduce the experiment. In addition, the microarray quality control project (MAQC) was developed to work with the U. S. Food and Drug Administration to provide quality control tools and develop data analysis guidelines.

Manufacturers in the DNA microarray technology space need to contribute to the community by working together. This would tremendously increase the power of microarray technology to advance biology and medicine enabling multidisciplinary collaborations critical for generating usable data.

The U. S. DNA Microarrays Market is a part of the Drug Discovery Technologies Group, provides an overview and outlook for the market. This study has been segmented into arrays, consumables, instrumentations, and software. This research includes detailed market opportunities and industry trends that have been evaluated following extensive interviews with market participants. Interviews are available to the press.

Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, has been partnering with clients to support the development of innovative strategies for more than 40 years. The company's industry expertise integrates growth consulting, growth partnership services, and corporate management training to identify and develop opportunities. Frost & Sullivan serves an extensive clientele that includes Global 1000 companies, emerging companies, and the investment community by providing comprehensive industry coverage that reflects a unique global perspective and combines ongoing analysis of markets, technologies, econometrics, and demographics. For more information, visit www. frost. com.

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Research and Markets: Targeting the Over-40s Presents Many Opportunities for Marketers

Research and Markets: Targeting the Over-40s Presents Many Opportunities for Marketers

Research and Markets (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c20471) has announced the addition of Over-40s Consumer - Market Assessment 2005 to their offering.

Dublin (PRWEB) July 12, 2005

Research and Markets (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c20471 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c20471)) has announced the addition of Over-40s Consumer - Market Assessment 2005 to their offering.

Greater life expectancy and lower fertility are among the factors that have led to a gradual ageing of the UK population. By mid-2003, there were 820,000 more people aged over 40, and just over a million fewer people aged under 40, than there were in mid-2000. The total over-40 population stood at 28.3 million in June 2003, with particularly large increases having taken place among the 55 to 59 year-olds (the `baby boom' generation born after the end of the Second World War) and among those in their early 80s, who have benefited from continuing improvements in health and social care, which have helped increase longevity.

Health concerns tend to come to the fore when people reach middle age or beyond, leading to lifestyle changes with the aim of minimising the effect of the ageing process on health. Those in the 45 to 54 and 55 to 64 age groups are among the most likely to have private health insurance.

An examination of the expenditure on food of households headed by people over 50 and above reveals a mixture of healthy eating habits (such as a high intake of fruit and vegetables) and those that are less healthy (such as a fondness for preserves). They also suggest a more traditional pattern of eating among these older households, with a greater reliance on the type of `meat and two veg' meals that have generally become less popular.

However, consumer research conducted in 2004 showed that those in the over-55 age groups are willing to learn new eating habits and to change their diet in the face of greater awareness of dietary requirements. The original research commissioned for this report in spring 2005 endorsed this; a very high proportion of consumers over 40 are aware of the importance of a balanced diet for a healthier lifestyle and a large minority say that they always try to make sure that what they eat is healthy. It may be worrying for the convenience food industry that a fairly high proportion of over-40 year-olds (particularly those in the AB group) think that convenience foods do not contain the necessary dietary requirements.

Over-40 year-olds are clearly keen to make the most of life, with two-thirds saying that they are now more aware of their quality of life than they were in their 20s. Nearly a third now take more holidays and short breaks than they did 10 years ago.

Targeting the over-40s clearly presents many opportunities for marketers but it is important to be aware that they are astute consumers, who are unlikely to be fobbed off with inferior goods and services. For example, this research showed that more than six in ten say that they are now more selective about what they buy than they were in their 20s.

Nearly three in ten respondents say that advertisers should use more people aged over 40 in their advertisements. Just a third of all over-40s say that they are perfectly happy with the clothing ranges available for their age group from high-street retailers; fewer than one in five are satisfied with the holidays offered to the over-40s by the travel industry.

For more information visit http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c20471 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c20471)

Laura Wood

Senior Manager

Research and Markets

Press@researchandmarkets. com

Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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GleneaglesCRC and SCIREX Corporation to Collaborate on Global Clinical Trials

GleneaglesCRC and SCIREX Corporation to Collaborate on Global Clinical Trials

GleneaglesCRC Pte Ltd and SCIREX Corporation announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining the basis for GleneaglesCRC and SCIREX to evaluate their entry into a long-term relationship to collaborate on clinical research services in Asia (excluding India).

Singapore/Horsham, PA (PRWEB) September 19, 2005

GleneaglesCRC Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Parkway Group Healthcare Pte Ltd, and SCIREX Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Omnicom Group, announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining the basis for GleneaglesCRC and SCIREX to evaluate their entry into a long-term relationship to collaborate on clinical research services in Asia (excluding India). The MOU was signed at GleneaglesCRC's headquarters in Singapore during a recent visit by Douglas Baum, Head of Commercialization & Strategy (Clinical Site Operations) for SCIREX.

Conducting clinical trials in Asia offers a number of advantages, including a relatively lower trial cost per patient compared to the U. S. and Europe, a wider coverage of ethnic population, access to an extensive patient and knowledgeable investigator pool, and above all, the ability to focus on therapies for local diseases.

"The increasing interest shown by our clients toward conducting research in Asia has driven us to search for a potential partnership with a world class CRO like GleneaglesCRC," stated James Utterback, SCIREX CEO. "GleneaglesCRC's combination of local knowledge and understanding of international research standards gives SCIREX a great opportunity to continue to expand its broadening global reach."

"We are excited at the opportunities a collaboration with a leading CRO like SCIREX presents," stated Lance Eminger, Senior Business Development Manager for GleneaglesCRC. "Not only does this relationship allow both companies to compete for research projects at a global level, it will also provide Asian patients and doctors leading edge investigational therapies that they otherwise might not have access to. GleneaglesCRC prides itself on its role in contributing to the improvement of health care options in Asia, and as a result of this cooperation with SCIREX, we expect that role to grow."

About SCIREX

SCIREX Corporation (www. scirex. com) is an industry leader in the delivery of Phase I-IV drug development services to the global pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. SCIREX possesses capabilities in clinical trial management, drug development planning, protocol design, submission services, regulatory affairs consulting, investigator and patient recruitment, data management, statistics, medical writing and offers an array of technology solutions. SCIREX has experience from more than 1,000 clinical trials involving well over 130,000 patients, in pain and inflammation, neurological and psychiatric disorders, infectious diseases and gastrointestinal and cardiovascular indications. SCIREX is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Omnicom Group, Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (www. omnicomgroup. com). Omnicom is a leading global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company.

About GleneaglesCRC

GleneaglesCRC Pte Ltd (www. gleneaglescrc. com) is the Singapore based research arm of one of the largest private health care providers in Asia, Parkway Group Healthcare (www. pgh. com. sg) (SGX: PGH). Since 1999, GleneaglesCRC has functioned as a purely Asian Contract Research Organization (CRO) having regional offices in Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Bangkok, and Manila, as well as synergies with Parkway hospitals in Singapore, Malaysia, India and Brunei. GleneaglesCRC offers a comprehensive range of services covering all stages of clinical development from bio-equivalence and bio-availability studies, to Phase I - IV clinical trials, with considerable experience in the areas of infectious disease, oncology, cardiology, gastroenterology and dermatology.

News Release Contact:

Blythe Vito

SCIREX Corporation

215-907-1330x1054

Bvito@scirex. com

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Clean Sweep Your Finances in 10 Easy Steps

Clean Sweep Your Finances in 10 Easy Steps

Financial planner offers tips to get and keep personal finances in order.

Menlo Park, CA (PRWEB) February 1, 2005

WouldnÂ’t it feel wonderful to be one of those lucky homeowners on a TV home-makeover show? Designers, carpenters and organizing experts would descend on your house. Just two days later, youÂ’d be living in a beautifully decorated home, swept free of clutter and half-finished projects.

Now imagine how it would feel to have your finances look as beautiful and orderly as a redecorated home. You would exist in a state of financial peace. You would have money in the bank, with an emergency fund to spare. You would know where you spent every dollar from every paycheck. YouÂ’d have a plan to meet your financial goals, and youÂ’d feel confident about the future.

Unfortunately, few of us are starting 2005 in such financial comfort. Not only do we lack a plan for the future, we donÂ’t even have a grip on the present. What happens to all the cash you take out of the ATM? What are those mutual funds in your 401(k)? Is credit card debt part of your life forever? You know the phone bill is around here somewhere, but you canÂ’t find it Â

Often what stops us from organizing our finances is that it all seems overwhelming – not unlike a home-remodeling project. Where to start when you don’t even know where you are?

Take heart. Like those home improvement shows, you can dramatically improve your finances in just two days, and you don’t need a team of experts and a large budget to do it. What you do need is a real commitment and two days reasonably free of interruptions. The key is to get started. And remember: Don’t get bogged down trying to do each step perfectly. Make “good enough” your motto.

Day One

1. First things first. Write down all of your short - and long-term goals that require money to accomplish. List everything, no matter how big or small. Now prioritize your goals. At first, focus on things you can accomplish sooner than later: set up automatic contributions from your paycheck to a savings account. Use the cash to start building an emergency fund, or pay off your credit card that charges the highest interest rate. Sign up for your 401(k) at work. YouÂ’ll be more motivated to work toward the big goals when youÂ’ve already accomplished some of the smaller ones.

2. Tame the paper tiger. Get all your important paperwork in one place. Losing important documents can be costly in both time and money. Make or buy a filing system, and organize your documents in file drawers or binders. It doesnÂ’t need to be fancy. No matter how much paper has piled up over the years, you can at least get it into one place in some order within two to three hours.

3. Take stock. To measure progress, you have to know where you are today. Make a balance sheet, just like a business has. Go through your now-organized paperwork and list everything you own and everything you owe. The difference between the two is your net worth. As you save more and pay down debts, your net worth will increase. Update it every year.

4. Follow the money. Do you know how youÂ’re spending your money? If you donÂ’t have a system for tracking your spending, get one started. There are good software programs and paper-based methods to help (see below).

5. Tell your money where to go. Look hard at what changes you can make. Now decide how much youÂ’ll spend on everything – from necessities like housing and insurance – to discretionary things like movies, clothes and vacations. Write down how much to spend in each category, and donÂ’t forget savings and non-monthly expenses such as holiday gifts or property taxes. If you have an unexpected expense, use unspent money from a category like entertainment or eating out. Scrimp on everything you can to avoid using a credit card and racking up debt.

Day Two

6. Make a list. Now that youÂ’ve gotten your paperwork in order, summarize your key information into a list. In an emergency, you or your family members may need to get information quickly. Key data includes: Social Security numbers, location of will or trust, location of safe deposit boxes, financial account numbers, health insurance information, logon/passwords for your computer and important websites. The more information, the better. Keep this list somewhere safe and secure, away from your home, and tell trusted family or friends where to find it in case something happens to you.

7. Go on a plastic diet. Review the balance sheet you made yesterday. How much credit card debt is on the liability side? Are you paying down the debt each month or adding to it? If you donÂ’t already pay off your credit cards every month, switch to cash. YouÂ’ll be more careful with your spending if you have to count it out in $1 bills.

8. Protect yourself. Gather your insurance policies – life, health, auto. Given that even a small claim on your home and auto policies can dramatically increase your rates, save your policies for big claims only. Then save money by having high deductibles. Talk to your insurance agent or broker to make sure your liability limits are adequate. Chances are you donÂ’t have enough life insurance. Term life insurance has never been cheaper.

9. If thereÂ’s a will, thereÂ’s a way. You have an estate plan, even if youÂ’ve never had one prepared. Your stateÂ’s laws determine who gets your assets if you die without a will or trust. If you have minor children, the courts will decide who cares for them, unless you have prepared custodial documents. Do you really want to give the state this much power? Your task today: Make an appointment with a qualified estate attorney. If you canÂ’t yet afford a lawyer, find books or software to help you do it yourself in the meantime (see below).

10. Keep up the good work. Mark one or two times a month on your calendar to sit down and review your progress. How close to reality is your spending plan? How have you handled unforeseen expenses? What progress are you making on your goals? If you have a spouse or partner, make sure to meet together.

If a two-day financial clean sweep sounds like two days too many, consider how much time and money financial disarray already cost you. Besides, you work so many days to earn your money, a weekend isnÂ’t much in comparison.

Be assured that thereÂ’s help when you need it. If this clean sweep feels overwhelming, call in the experts. A professional organizer can get you ship-shape faster than you think. When youÂ’re ready to look ahead, see a financial planner for advice. Even if youÂ’re confident that youÂ’re on track to reach your goals, itÂ’s comforting to have that second opinion.

Resources

Filing systems: Homefile Publishing, Financial Planning Organizer Kit, $24.95, http://www. organizerkits. com/index. asp (http://www. organizerkits. com/index. asp). FileSolutions, $29.95, http://www. filesolutions. com (http://www. filesolutions. com). Both available at The Container Store.

Budgeting tools: Software: Quicken, Microsoft Money. Paper-based: The Budget Kit, by Judy Lawrence (Dearborn Trade, $18.95); The Money Tracker, by Judy Lawrence (Dearborn Trade, $19.95). Web-based: Personal Mvelopes, http://www. mvelopes. com (http://www. mvelopes. com).

Financial planning: The Garrett Planning Network, http://www. garrettplanningnetwork. com/index. asp? tohome=yes (http://www. garrettplanningnetwork. com/index. asp? tohome=yes). National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), http://www. napfa. org/index2.htm (http://www. napfa. org/index2.htm). The Financial Planning Association, http://www. fpanet. org/public/index. cfm (http://www. fpanet. org/public/index. cfm).

Wills and trusts: Website: Nolo Press, http://www. nolo. com (http://www. nolo. com). Software: Quicken WillMaker, KiplingerÂ’s Will Power.

Professional organizers: National Association of Professional Organizers, http://www. napo. net (http://www. napo. net).

About Jennifer Cray

Jennifer Cray is a financial planner at InvestorÂ’s Capital Management, an independent financial planning firm located in Menlo Park, California. Jennifer is a member of The Garrett Planning Network, the Financial Planning Association, and a Financial Services Affiliate of NAPFA, the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors.

About The Garrett Planning Network, Inc.

The Garrett Planning Network, Inc. (GPN) is a nationwide network of professional, fee-only financial advisors. GPN members are dedicated to providing competent, objective financial advice to people from all walks of life, on an hourly as-needed basis. There are no account minimums or long-term contracts required. GPN members focus on working with two often overlooked and underserved markets: (1) middle-income individuals and families, and (2) do-it-yourselfers who need or want occasional professional advice or a second opinion. Many people who have previously been turned away or turned off by traditional asset management or financial planning firms with high minimums will be pleased to know that, through The Garrett Planning Network, they now have access to the same quality financial planning and advice once available only to the wealthy. The network has been profiled hundreds of times in major publications, on the Web, radio and television. For two consecutive years, Investment Advisor magazine has named GPN founder, Sheryl Garrett, “one of the top 25 most influential people in the financial planning industry.” For more information, visit www. GarrettPlanningNetwork. com.

Media Contact:

Jennifer Cray, Financial Planner

InvestorÂ’s Capital Management

Phone: (650) 323-4706

Email: jenniferc@feesonly. com

Web: www. feesonly. com

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Smart Holiday Eating: A 10-Point Healthy Eating Plan for School-Age Children and their Families

Smart Holiday Eating: A 10-Point Healthy Eating Plan for School-Age Children and their Families.

Holiday eating can pose a big problem for American families with school-age children. With the wider selection of foods, larger portions and more opportunity to eat, helping children not over eat and exercise good eating habits, which must last a lifetime, can be a tremendous challenge. The American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences offers a 10-point Holiday family eating plan developed by the teacher-members of AAFCS.

Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) November 24, 2004

With the kids off from school for the Thanksgiving holiday and Christmas just around the corner, poor eating habits can quickly become an unwanted part of family life. What better time than the holidays to make healthy eating a family affair?

The American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) is offering a family eating plan, which focuses on the dietary habits of the school-age children and their families during the Holiday Season.

Bonus Tip: Do not starve yourself or let your family go without eating all day and then sit down to a huge meal where overeating is the result!

Here are 10 Holiday Eating Tips from members of AAFCS:

1. Parents should be a positive role model

a. limit portion sizes—do sample all the Holiday meal and trimmings, but in small portions.

b. cook with less fat

2. Get active

a. plan family activities to get everyone moving

b. encourage fun activities with friends

3. Make eating an activity in itself

a. don't eat while watching TV or riding in car

b. sit down in the kitchen/dining room as a family

c. involve kids in menu choices, prep, and clean up

4. Don't use food as a reward or punishment

a. spend quality time with kids

b. celebrate by doing something fun together

c. don't withhold food as punishment

5. Watch what your kids drink too

a. limit fruit juice to 12 oz. per day or less

b. don't allow empty calories like sodas, even diet soda

c. encourage drinking of low fat milk

6. Don't be too restrictive

a. limit, don't eliminate sweets during the Holidays

b. don't put kids on a diet unless recommended by a physician

7. Limit television, video and computer time

a. reduce TV time to 2 hours per day

b. do not allow TV in kids' bedrooms

8. Focus on positive goals during the Holidays

a. run laps with their classmates and friends or bike for 20 minutes without getting tired

b. minimize number of hours spent playing computer games, emailing, instant messaging, etc.

c. encourage some activity such as stretching while watching TV instead of snacking

9. Take small steps as a family.

a. substitute fruit for dessert

b. park your car farther away from your destination

c. limit fast food

d. take a family walk

10. Follow Dietary Guidelines and consult professionals as needed

About AAFCS and Obtaining Quotes/Interviews

Founded in 1909, AAFCS is the only not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to bringing people together to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities. AAFCSÂ’ more than 10,000 members are elementary, secondary, and post-secondary educators, researchers, and administrators, cooperative extension educators, and other professionals in business and industry, not-for-profit organizations, and government.

These professionals develop, integrate, and provide practical knowledge about life skills— dietetics and nutrition, financial literacy; child care and parenting; conflict resolution; consumer education; safe and secure housing and environment; and apparel and textiles. For complete results and Quotes, please contact Linda Wilson using the contact information at the end of this release. Interviews with AAFCS teachers may be arranged through Linda Wilson or her staff.

Access the AAFCS Electronic Press Kit: http://www. aafcs. org/newsroom/ep (http://www. aafcs. org/newsroom/ep) k/newsletter. htm

Contact Info

Linda Wilson

400 N. Columbus Street, Suite 202

Alexandria, VA 22314

703-706-4609

Lwilson@aafcs. org

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Honda Motor Company to be Awarded Prestigious Grove Medal

Honda Motor Company to be Awarded Prestigious Grove Medal

At the forthcoming Grove Fuel Cell Symposium, taking place on 22-24 September 2009 at Westminster's Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, the prestigious Grove Medal will be awarded to the Honda Motor Company in recognition of their achievements in producing the FCX Clarity hydrogen powered passenger vehicle.

Oxford, UK (PRWEB) September 3, 2009

The Honda FCX Clarity is a fully practical and road-worthy car with room for four passengers and their luggage. Significantly, the FCX Clarity more than double the fuel economy than its petrol equivalent and one-and-a-half times that of a petrol-electric hybrid, whilst emissions consist only of water. Huge interest has resulted from it being made available commercially to the public in the U. S.A., and it is hoped that fuel cell vehicles will rapidly become more widely adopted throughout Europe.

The Grove Fuel Cell Symposium is a major international conference, and provides a European forum to encourage the commercialization of all types of fuel cells and promote collaboration in their development and application. It will again be held at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Westminster, London from 22 - 24th September, and is the eleventh symposium in the series. The first, held in 1989, commemorated the 150th anniversary of the invention of the fuel cell in 1839 by Sir William Grove.

The first Grove Medal was awarded to an Englishman, Francis (Tom) Bacon for his pioneering development of the fuel cells which were developed into the Apollo spacecraft power sources, enabling Man to land on the moon forty years ago this year. A US President congratulated him, saying "Without you, Tom, we wouldn't have gotten to the Moon". Subsequently, Grove Medals have been awarded to many other world leading figures and organizations developing fuel cells including United Technologies Corporation, (suppliers of the Apollo and Space Shuttle Orbiter fuel cells), Fuji Electric Company, Fuel Cell Energy, the California Environmental Protection Agency, Haldor Topsøe A/S, Ballard Power Systems and DaimlerChrysler AG. The recipients are chosen by an international body, the Grove Symposium Steering Committee and the medals are sponsored by Elsevier, organizer of the event and world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services.

Hydrogen is seen as a sustainable and secure energy vector which can be easily generated, transported and stored, and is capable of being generated from renewable energy or converting waste materials. As such, it will form the basis of environmentally friendly stationary generators, as well as vehicle propulsion. The sustainable generation and storage of hydrogen will be addressed at the Symposium by speakers including Professor Tim Mays of Bristol University and Rupert Gammon of Bryte Energy, while the development of a hydrogen infrastructure and vehicle developments will be reported by Catherine Dunwoody of the California Fuel Cell Partnership. Progress will be reported on stationary systems, including those operating on renewable energy sources. These will become increasingly important as waste streams from industries such a brewing and water treatment are used to generate electric power.

While the United States, Japan and Germany are presently leading the way in demonstrating fuel cells, a series of developments could lead to Britain becoming a major player in fuel cell powered electric vehicles. A coordinating body, UK HyNet will be launched at the Grove Symposium. This is intended to promote a hydrogen vehicle refueling network and to make the United Kingdom the preferred location for development and demonstration of passenger cars and service vehicles such as buses, taxis and delivery vans and includes Nissan as a partner. Organisations such as HyNet, SUPERGEN (Sustainable Power Generation and Supply) and the Regional Development Agencies are making the UK a major player in developing fuel cell systems and infrastructure. Many British companies and organisations already participate in European research and development programmes, as well as producing fuel cells and components which are sold world wide.

Other topics of major current interest will also be covered in the Eleventh Grove Fuel Cell Symposium including combined heat and power systems in buildings, electricity generation and transmission, electronic and portable fuel cell systems, including the latest technical developments in these fields. These also emphasize the importance of fuel cells as a clean energy technology.

The symposium provides a forum for customers as well as fuel cell manufacturers to meet and discuss their joint aims in this important and rapidly moving field, while the accompanying Exhibition provides a showcase of some of the latest technology.

This year's event, taking place at Westminster's QEII Conference Centre, London, promises to provide the latest information in fuel cell technology, from the use of fuel cells in buildings, to hybrid vehicles and portable applications.

Join us this September to discover developments from around the world and learn about the latest technologies and developments.

For further information or to register for your free visitor place at the Eleventh Grove Fuel Cell Symposium please visit www. grovefuelcell. com

As the world's leading publisher of science and health information, Elsevier serves more than 30 million scientists, students, and health and information professionals worldwide.

We are proud to play an essential role in the global science and health communities and to contribute to the advancement of these critical fields. By delivering world-class information and innovative tools to researchers, students, educators and practitioners worldwide, we help them increase their productivity and effectiveness. We continuously make substantial investments that serve the needs of the global science and health communities.

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Apex Global Partners, Inc. Appoints Managing Director of Business Development

Apex Global Partners, Inc. Appoints Managing Director of Business Development

Apex Global Partners (AGP) appoints Jay Beck as Managing Director of Business Development for Its Benefits Division.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) January 12, 2009 -–

Apex Global Partners (AGP) appoints Jay Beck as Managing Director of Business Development for its Benefits and Consulting Division and Senior Vice President of the corporation.

“We are pleased to announce that Jay Beck has joined the AGP Senior Management Team and that Jay will be leading our Employee Benefits Division’s Business Development Programs. Jay brings twenty years of experience in sales and operations and financial management to AGP, and is a proven leader in all facets of Health and Welfare Programs for Corporate America,” states Gary Griffith, Chairman and CEO of Apex Global Partners, Inc. Prior to joining AGP, Mr. Beck was President and CEO of Century Healthcare.

“Joining the AGP Senior Management Team is a great opportunity for me to utilize my business experiences to expand the successful AGP business model. Apex has built a leading sales and service organization for mid - to large-size corporate clients, and their range of services, coupled with a strong service model, gives us a unique opportunity with our current and future customers. We look forward to becoming the leading Employee Benefits broker and consultant in the Southwestern United States,” states Jay Beck.

Based in Dallas, Apex Global Partners provides creative solutions to its corporate clients in the areas of domestic and international insurance brokerage, as well as employee benefits and human resources consulting. Apex works with more than 62 partners in 55 countries through its participation in WBN, Ltd, the largest privately owned insurance broker network.

For more information, Contact:
Gary Griffith or Scott Brock
Apex Global Partners
9400 North Central Expressway, Suite 1400
Dallas, Texas 75231
214.871.0404
Www. agpins. com

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Childhood Obesity Blamed on Parents

Childhood Obesity Blamed on Parents

With recent data indicating childhood obesity is at an all-time high, personal trainer and weight loss consultant, Angela Ursprung says parents must take an active role in their childÂ’s nutrition and fitness today.

(PRWEB) August 7, 2003

“All parents have an obligation to their child’s mental and physical well-being,” founder of The Body Sculptress Angela Ursprung said. “Although it's painful for parents to critically examine a child’s physical health, it is imperative to do so early in life because an obese child often grows up to be an obese adult.”

Ursprung cited the recently developed weight loss research project for children at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and now the American Academy of Pediatrics is suggesting that parents have their childrenÂ’s body-mass index measures evaluated yearly.

Ursprung said these developments are not meant to cause parental panic but rather to signal an alarm for all families to re-evaluate their health lifestyle and make changes! now. “Clearly, a child who eats in moderation and develops a standard exercise program will grow into an adult with similar patterns,” Ursprung said. “The idea is to help children develop appropriate eating habits and fitness programs that will carry with them throughout their lives.”

She says one of very best things that parents can do is to be healthy role models! “There is no stronger statement a parent can make than to demonstrate their own willingness and ability to make and follow their own health plan,” Ursprung added. “I recommend exercise in front of and with your children three or more times each week.”

In addition, families can get fit together by taking a family walk, bike ride or hike. “Choose healthy after-school or summer programs, join a kids gym, get involved in the neighborhood pool and racket club and reward healthy behaviors with non-food items,” Ursprung suggests.

In terms of nutrition, Ursprung said today’s fast paced society inh! ibits parents from planning healthy meals. “We’re constantly a! ssaulted with fast food restaurants and pre-packaged meals that parents aren’t paying enough attention to the fat content and highly processed foods that contribute to significant weight gain.”

Ursprung suggests families plan meals together and prepare the week’s meals during the weekend. “A healthy lifestyle requires planning and commitment – it is attainable and worth the effort in the long run.” In addition, cook healthy meals together as often as possible, read healthy articles, plan healthy outings, discuss health-related topics together at mealtime and plan how to eat healthily while traveling

Treat Your Pet's Health Problems At Home?

Treat Your Pet's Health Problems At Home?

Is it really possible to save money and safely treat your pet at home? Resources would say that there are many pet owners who are saving hundreds of dollars being able to treat their pet themselves in the comfort of their own home.

Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB) October 26, 2005

For most pet owners probably the least favorite thing they have to do with their pet is visit the vet.

Many pet owners are looking for a way to not only save money on visits to the veterinarian, but save their pet from vet visit anxiety.

Rising costs of vet visits have become one of the primary reasons many people do not even own a pet. When it costs more to take your pet to the doctor than your own child, something is really wrong!

There is great news for all pet lovers and owners who would like to know how to effectively be able to treat their pet at home for various health problems that will alleviate the high cost of a visit to the vet.

There is a delightful book called, "Veterinary Secrets Revealed" that is not available anywhere but online.

The author, Dr. Andrew Jones, DVM ( a real certified veterinarian) has spent a lifetime studying and collecting natural treatments that can be safely performed at home. His at-home pet remedies are a result of his very own real-world experience.

Are you frustrated with the high cost of Vet visits like so many other pet owners?

Dr. Andrew Jones, DVM enjoys sharing with others his natural treatments that you can safely perform at home. His at-home remedies are credible information based on his real-world experience.

The development of his putting together this information came out of a need he saw for people with pets to be able to treat their own pets at home. Someone just needed to show them how. Dr Jones loves animals and people and he has shown many people exactly how to treat their suffering pet at home.

On Dr. Jones's site he shares his very own personal story about how he developed over 1000 home remedies for pets. He has included everything from pet aches and pains to pet bladder infections and liver problems.

Dr. Jones also has many answers to those ongoing, difficult to treat problems, such as arthritis, hip dysplasia, allergies, and aggression. There are natural at home remedies for common medical problems, such as kidney failure, bladder infections, incontinence, cancer, diabetes, cushings disease, hyperthyroidism, and even senility.

This book includes easy to access information about each medical and behavioral problem. You get simple, straightforward and easy to understand solutions that you can use to help your pet. It is totally amazing.

To find out more information about Dr. Andrew Jones and his pet health cures, please visit this site: http://heatht. vetsecrets. hop. clickbank. net (http://heatht. vetsecrets. hop. clickbank. net)

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AP9 Shopping Essentials Suggests Skin Care Revival and Protection for Fall

AP9 Shopping Essentials Suggests Skin Care Revival and Protection for Fall

AP9 Shopping Essentials members save on seasonal beauty and fashion purchases.

Norwalk, Conn. (PRWEB) October 17, 2006

Cooler temperatures, wind and moisture can wreak havoc on skin. Adjusting skin care regimens for each season, however, is what protects skin from harsh elements and determines overall health for the long term. AP9 Shopping Essentials (http://www. shoppingessentials-program. com/), a membership program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC, recommends simple preventative steps to take to help skin survive the cooler months.

AP9 ShoppingEssentials members have access to savings of up to 20% at popular retailers when they log on to DealPass. com (http://www. dealpass. com/). They can receive discounts on beauty and personal care items, apparel and fashion accessories, sporting goods, books and movies and so much more to help members look and feel their very best all year long.

AP9 ShoppingEssentials (http://www. shoppingessentials-program. com/) shares these skin care tips that will refresh and protect faces for fall.

Hydration is key during cooler, drier months like fall and winter. Drinking water will help combat dryness as well as help skin cleanse itself and eliminate toxins. Plenty of sleep keeps dark circles away and allows skin to heal itself. Sunscreen should still be applied. Sun exposure causes long-term effects and promotes aging no matter the season. Fall is a good time to make the switch from lotion-based products to cream-based products. The thicker consistency will provide a protective barrier against harsher weather. A skin care professional will be able to make a specific recommendation for sensitive or acne-prone skin types. Chapped lips are inevitable whenever the temperature drops. Use a lip balm to prevent chapping as early in the season as possible. If lips are already dry, use a lip gel to soften and then a balm to maintain them. Avoid lip products with petroleum ingredients, as it tends to dry lips and make them worse. Vitamin A treatments have a drying effect on skin, which is acceptable during warmer seasons. They may be too harsh when combined with cooler temperatures so consider using them less frequently. Exfoliation is key for removing sun-damaged skin and preparing it for any moisturizing treatment that follows. Take those vitamins. Colds and the flu are enemies of skin, too, so boost that immune system with extra Vitamin C. Hands take a beating in fall and winter so don’t forget to moisturize them, especially after washing.

These skin care tips were brought to you by AP9 Shopping Essentials.

About AP9 Shopping Essentials

AP9 Shopping Essentials (http://www. shoppingessentials-program. com/) is a leading membership discount program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC (http://www. adaptivemarketing. com/). Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Adaptive Marketing is a category leader in both membership and loyalty programs, bringing value direct to consumers through an array of benefits in healthcare, discounts, security, personal property and personals. Members may access their benefits at DealPass. com, an online portal for Adaptive Marketing membership programs. With broad online and offline distribution capabilities, Adaptive Marketing offers its corporate client partners effective tools to enhance market presence, strengthen customer affinity and generate additional value through programs, such as AP9 ShoppingEssentials.

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Bills. com Offers Tips to Handle Taxes That Can't be Paid

Bills. com Offers Tips to Handle Taxes That Can't be Paid

Options remain for those unable to pay 2006 taxes, Bills. com CEO suggests

San Mateo, Calif. (PRWEB) April 18, 2007

As morning dawns on the day after federal tax returns became due, many filers have discovered they owe more taxes than they can pay. Options do exist for these consumers and business, according to Brad Stroh, co-CEO of Bills. com (www. bills. com).

Stroh noted that Americans, carrying more debt than ever, are more likely to have tax problems than in the past. In 2005, the IRS recorded nearly 6 million delinquent accounts. The number of levies (a key enforcement tool in which the IRS takes possession of assets to collect on unpaid taxes) was 2.75 million during fiscal year 2005 - a 37 percent increase from 2004 and part of a trend that increases the number every year.

First step: File a return
"Hopefully, everyone has filed their tax return," Stroh said. "Not filing at all is the single biggest mistake people can make in terms of staying in the good graces of the IRS."

Not filing a return at all can carry penalties and even result in criminal prosecution by the IRS. In addition, those who qualify for a refund can lose their refund by filing late. On the other hand, sometimes those who file but cannot pay the full amount they owe can qualify for a payment plan. Unpaid amounts due will be charged interest, usually a rate of 4.5 percent per month.

How to handle current tax problems
For individuals with reasonable cause to be unable to pay, the IRS might choose to minimize or eliminate penalties, Stroh explained. "You absolutely must face the situation and discuss your options with the IRS or an advisor."

It also is possible to negotiate with the IRS to reduce past-due tax penalties and payments. Taxpayers with tax debts under $10,000 usually can manage the payment on their own or via an installment plan arranged with the IRS. When individuals cannot pay tax liabilities of $10,000 or more, specialists can negotiate directly with the IRS on behalf of these consumers, helping them obtain settlements.

Tax relief specialists usually are attorneys, enrolled agents or certified public accountants with special training and experience. These experts can navigate the intricacies of IRS forms and calculations, help consumers understand the criteria the IRS imposes, and then help them get back into good standing with the IRS.

Depending on the severity of an individual's situation, two types of IRS settlement are available:
 An offer in com¬promise reduces the principal, interest and penalties owed to the IRS.  An installment agreement is a payment plan for the amount due and often includes reduced penalties.

"Do not let overdue taxes languish," Stroh warned. "The IRS is serious -- and increasingly aggressive -- about tax collection and evasion. Tax debt can result in a lien on a house or garnished wages."

How to avoid future tax problems
Many more Americans face unexpected tax burdens that require a budget crunch to pay the 2006 tax bill. Consumers with this situation can take one or more of the following actions to change their situations for next year:

1. Change withholding options. Talk with a tax advisor about the possibility of completing a new W-4 with a minimum number of exemptions. Each exemption reduces the tax withheld on the assumption that the difference will come out of a tax refund. The small decrease in each paycheck will help next year's tax bill.

2. Maximize deductions. Carefully consult with a tax advisor to obtain all qualified tax deductions. Contribute to tax-benefited savings plans (like some individual retirement accounts [IRAs], 401(k) plans and 529 college savings plans). Keep receipts for items like medical expenses and charitable donations. Participate in benefits that allow pre-tax income to pay for certain items, like health care and child care.

3. Move debt loads. "For debt that must be incurred, make as much of it as possible deductible via vehicles such as home and education loans," Stroh suggested. "For instance, take a federal student loan rather than paying tuition on a credit card. If you have sufficient equity and stable financial situation, ask a tax advisor about consolidating debt with a home equity line of credit -- the interest may be tax deductible."

While facing tax debt can be painful, current bankruptcy laws make it even more crucial for consumers to act. "Historically, consumers in severe IRS debt might file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection or wait for the 10-year statute of limitations on tax liability to expire," Stroh said. "Now, the bankruptcy 'means test' leads many consumers instead to file Chapter 13 bankruptcy, which establishes a repayment plan, rather than wiping out all debt.

"Whatever steps you take, tax season means it's time to face the inevitable and manage your tax burdens," Stroh added. "Fortunately, options -- and experts -- are available to help along the way."

Based in San Mateo, Calif., Bills. com is a free one-stop online portal where consumers can educate themselves about complex personal finance issues and save money by choosing products and services including credit cards, debt relief assistance, insurance, mortgages and other loans. Since 2002, Bills. com and its partner company, Freedom Financial Network, have served more than 15,000 customers nationwide while managing more than $350 million in consumer debt. The company offers tax debt resolution assistance at https://www. bills. com/debthhelp/tax_debt/ (https://www. bills. com/debthhelp/tax_debt/). The company's co-founders and CEOs, Andrew Housser and Brad Stroh, were named Northern California finalists in Ernst & Young's 2006 Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.

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Skype, Voxeo, and Language Line Services to Offer Global Internet Calling and Live Interpreters in More Than 150 Languages

Skype, Voxeo, and Language Line Services to Offer Global Internet Calling and Live Interpreters in More Than 150 Languages

Using an innovative mix of Internet calling technology and world-class personal interpreter services, Skype, Voxeo, and Language Line Services have teamed up to offer a revolutionary service that gives Skype users the ability to talk instantly to anyone, anywhere in the world, at any time, regardless of language.

Orlando, FL and Monterey, CA (PRWEB) May 11, 2006

Skype™, the global Internet communications company, Language Line Services, the world’s leading provider of language services, and Voxeo, the leading provider of standards-based Interactive Voice Response (IVR) and Voice-over-IP (VoIP) platforms, announced today a joint solution that makes it easier than ever for businesses and individuals to communicate cost-effectively from English into more than 150 languages (www. languageline. com/skype (http://www. languageline. com/skype)). Using an innovative mix of Internet calling technology and world-class personal interpreter services, the revolutionary service gives Skype users the ability to talk instantly to anyone, anywhere in the world, at any time, regardless of language.

Skype subscribers can now – within seconds – be on the phone in an up to a five-way conversation with other Skype users and a live, professional Language Line Services interpreter. Whether for business or personal use, the Language Line® Personal Interpreter, pay-as-you-go service allows quick and easy access to highly skilled interpreters from English into over 150 languages. The most commonly requested languages include:

 Arabic  Armenian  Bengali  Bosnian  Cantonese  Farsi  French  German  Haitian Creole  Hindi  Hmong  Italian  Japanese  Khmer  Korean  Mandarin  Polish  Portuguese  Punjabi  Russian  Somali  Spanish  Tagalog  Vietnamese

“Skype is committed to providing its millions of global customers with excellent service regardless of the languages they speak,” said Saul Klein, vice president of marketing for Skype. “Language Line’s ‘Personal Interpreter’ service greatly enhances the Skype experience for our growing multilingual customer base. Our consumers can now use the Skype technology to easily communicate in the languages their customers and friends prefer to speak.”

Language Line interpretation services over Skype can be made for only $2.99 USD per minute. The service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Interpreter costs are automatically charged to the caller’s SkypeOut™ balance.

“Every day, virtually all of the Fortune 500 multinational corporations, and businesses of all sizes around the world, depend on Language Line Services to assist them in communicating with their customers in their own languages,” said Louis Provenzano, Language Line Services senior vice president of sales and marketing. “Now, by using SkypeOut, this inexpensive service is available to individuals and small businesses from anywhere in the world, at a moment’s notice.”

To provide a seamless interface to the Skype Network, Language Line Services has partnered with Voxeo Corporation. Language Line’s Personal Interpreter Service uses Voxeo’s Prophecy voice platform to automate the process of transferring the call from Skype to Language Line Services.

“Language Line’s ‘Personal Interpreter’ service demonstrates perfectly the power of VoIP platforms like Prophecy to change the way we communicate with each other, both personally and professionally,” said Clegg Ivey, Voxeo’s vice president of operations and strategy. “This partnership works so well because Voxeo, Skype, and Language Line Services all share one simple goal: to reduce the barriers to global communication.”

Language Line Services’ ”Personal Interpreter Service” is available at www. languageline. com/skype (http://www. languageline. com/skype). 

About Language Line Services

Language Line Services, the world’s leading provider of language services, serves clients in many sectors including government, health care, telecom, financial services and insurance by quickly connecting them to customers, patients and sales prospects in over 150 languages. The growth of the industry has soared with increased immigration and government and regulatory compliance policies mandating organizations provide services to limited English speakers in their own languages. Language Line Services is recognized as a trusted partner to thousands of clients, providing access to the industry’s fastest service at highly competitive rates. For more information about Language Line Services’ suite of video and over-the-phone interpretation services, document translation, and bilingual testing and training please call +1 (877) 886-3885 or visit www. languageline. com.

About Voxeo

Voxeo Corporation is the leading provider of standards-based, hosted and customer premise telephony solutions, built with versatile VoIP and XML technologies that make it easy to create, deploy, and maintain the widest variety of telephony applications. Voxeo customers, VARs, resellers, and channel partners leverage Voxeo's industry-leading technology solution to enhance customer care, reduce costs, and generate new sources of revenue. With over $40 million invested in infrastructure, technology, and developer programs, Voxeo has customers ranging in size from the Fortune five to small startups with just five employees. Voxeo has been profitable and cash-flow positive for two years, reflecting its more than 100 percent annual growth since its founding in 1999. For more information, visit www. voxeo. com, or call +1 (407) 418-1800.

Media Contacts

Dale Hansman: 831-648-7436

Jeanine Faine: 305-448-7450

Clegg Ivey: 407-574-1288

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Elements Opens Two New Luxury Gyms in Atlanta and Announces More Locations

Elements Opens Two New Luxury Gyms in Atlanta and Announces More Locations

Elements for women™ has reached a new level in women's health and fitness with the grand unveiling of two new, exceptional facilities in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Already positioned as a leading fitness brand across the country, elements™ is set to reach new heights with the debut of their new showcase clubs in Alpharetta and Suwannee Station. The global chain of fitness clubs for women targeted the Atlanta market in response to the lack of upscale fitness and lifestyle club options available to the women in the area.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) August 27, 2008

elements for women™ has reached a new level in women's health and fitness with the grand unveiling of two new facilities in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Already positioned as a leading fitness brand across the country, elements™ recently debuted their new showcase clubs in Alpharetta and Suwannee Station. The global chain of fitness clubs for women targeted the Atlanta market in response to the lack of upscale fitness and lifestyle club options available to women in that area.

Each of the new showcase clubs, elements™ at Suwannee Station and elements™ at Ellard, offer women a luxurious feel and a complete approach to wellness that incorporates health, diet, fitness and beauty.

Elements™ at Suwannee Station, an up-and-coming section of the Atlanta metropolitan area, is surrounded by country clubs, upscale homes and communities, and shopping opportunities. The club contains an elements™ gym and a BalanceD™ diet center, as well as a Novo Physical Therapy next door. The combination of fitness, diet and physical therapy/rehabilitation makes the club a unique, one-stop location for women looking to improve their health and lifestyle.

Because the elements™ fitness philosophy incorporates a complete, total approach to wellness, the brand has been a popular choice for physical therapists who are looking to open their own club. The new Suwannee Station location further illustrates this natural progression of the wellness and fitness process.

Designed by elements™ Director of Club Design, Kitzie Perez, the elements™ at Suwannee Station showcases Italian chandeliers hung in sequence at the curved entry, a full-glass back wall, and a view of the forested landscape. An atmosphere of luxury and comfort is continued throughout the club with the use of soft lighting and open spaces. Form and function are combined in each area of the gym, from the cardio zone to workout areas to multiple group fitness rooms.

The clubs' locker room areas, often one of the most overlooked areas in terms of fitness club design, feature an innovative series of lighted circular "clouds" built into the ceiling at varying heights to give the rooms a light, airy feeling. The luxurious feel of the club is also personified in personal saunas, personal dressing rooms, and a massage area.

Elements™ at Ellard, located in Alpharetta's upscale Ellard Mercantile Exchange retail center, showcases 30-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling drapes and an all-white interior. The club features 10,000 square feet of spa and fitness amenities, including a full service hair salon, med spa, anti-aging, massage, and complete fitness center.

Members can enjoy massages, facials, mesotherapy and other spa options from the exclusive Moda Spa brand, as well as luxurious locker rooms and lounge area and standard elements™ fitness features such as European-designed Smart Card equipment and innovative group fitness classes.

For more information about elements™, please contact the corporate offices at (866) 893-9603 or email info @ elementsforwomen. com. Visit www. elementsforwomen. com, www. elementsliving. tv, and the founder's blog at www. healthceo. com.

About elements™

Elements™ is an international premium fitness and lifestyle brand for women. The company offers membership-based fitness and weight loss services throughout a network of wholly-owned, as well as franchised health clubs, as well as related diet and wellness services. Elements™ has appeared in Forbes Magazine online, and has attracted international attention with its technologically advanced Smart Workouts, dynamic Group Workout series and the launch of its new online diet program, BalanceD™. Over 45 locations are now under development in the U. S., as well as international expansion to Bombay, Dubai and London.

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Piribo: Indian Medical Market Report 2005 Available

Piribo: Indian Medical Market Report 2005 Available

Piribo, (http://www. piribo. com) the online destination for business intelligence for the biopharma industry, has added an essential report on IndiaÂ’s rapidly growing pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries its collection.

(PRWEB) May 20, 2005

The 2005 Indian Medical Market Report provides an overview of this emerging healthcare market including:

Key therapeutic areas targeted by Indian drug companies and new emphasis on lifestyle drug therapies Detailed profiles of IndiaÂ’s leading pharmaceutical companies and their strategic focus for 2005 and beyond The changing nature of generic drug development and new market entrants Detailed analysis of IndiaÂ’s human, industrial and agriculture biotechnology sectors Distribution of drugs & medical products and the role of stockists and wholesalers Overview of IndiaÂ’s public and private hospitals as well as new private health insurance models New biotechnology and medical equipment policy and regulatory initiatives Joint venture and acquisition activity in the pharmaceutical sector

More information about the “Indian Medical Market Report; 2005” can be seen at http://www. piribo. com/publications/country/indian_medical. html (http://www. piribo. com/publications/country/indian_medical. html)

The reportÂ’s content in brief is

Executive Summary

Chapter One – Country Overview

Chapter Two – Healthcare in India

Chapter Three – Intellectual Property Protection

Chapter Four – India’s Pharmaceutical Sector

Chapter Five – Distribution of Drugs and Medical Products

Chapter Six – Biotechnology In India

Chapter Seven –India’s Medical Equipment Market

Chapter Eight – Indian Joint Ventures

Chapter Nine – India’s Trade and Taxation Policies

Chapter Ten – India’s Financial Markets

References

About Piribo.

Piribo is the source for information products concerning the global biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries and contains details of over 2,300 business information studies, market reports and books. Piribo has ongoing relationships with leading market research and publishing companies, so we can offer a current and comprehensive range of specialised intelligence.

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Garden of Eve Skin Care Relocates; Featuring a “Start-a-New” Fall Special Offer

Garden of Eve Skin Care Relocates; Featuring a “Start-a-New” Fall Special Offer

Garden of Eve skin care celebrates the completion of 8 years with an exciting relocation from Afton, Virginia to North Garden, Virginia, followed by a Fall Special “Start-a-New” Offer.

Afton, VA (PRWEB) August 16, 2010

Garden of Eve (http://www. gardenofeveskincare. com/about-eve/) skin care celebrates the completion of 8 years with an exciting relocation from Afton, Virginia to North Garden, Virginia, followed by a Fall Special “Start-a-New” Offer. Expansion is on the Horizon.

An exciting and fruitful eight years have been enjoyed on top of Afton Mountain by Garden of Eve Skin Care, a relatively small company dedicated to promoting safe organic skin care products that are produced based on sustainable, eco-friendly principles.

"The Spring and Summer Season’s have been exceptionally beautiful and inspiring on Afton Mountain, as have the Fall and Winter Seasons been stunningly beautiful yet sometimes a tad harsh. It is clearly time to expand the facility. Looking forward, the new location is expected to afford better accessibility throughout winter. True, one never knows what Mother Nature has in store; the choice of a lower altitude is expected to prove favorable."

During the moving time frame, all deliveries are expected to continue as promptly as ever. However, to avoid possible delays, we suggest that orders be placed by August 22, as the move will take place shortly thereafter, during the end of August.

Following the move, in celebration of this exciting development Garden of Eve is offering a special “Start –a - New” Discount on Eve’s Mud Party (http://www. gardenofeveskincare. com/skin-type/cleansers. html) product for all orders placed during the month of September. The product consists of Dead Sea Mud blended with pure organic steam distilled plant Hydrosols. The significance of choosing this product to represent the ‘new beginning’ of the company's new location, correlates to how the Mud Party is the perfect product for a ‘new beginning’ for the skin. As it cleanses deep yet gently it restores the glow of vibrant radiant skin. It is excellent for removing any build up of summer skin protection products or other product residue. It is a great “start –a-new” for the skin’s smooth, clear texture.

Eve, founder and owner of Garden of Eve Skin Care (http://www. gardenofeveskincare. com/about-eve/), founded the company in January of 2003. Her quest for optimal health lead her through many years of study to learn how to cleanse and rebuild health through nutrition, and other health building techniques. In all her studies the one area that she found to be most lacking of a good solution to an important health dilemma, was that of the trend in body care products manufacturing. She therefore developed Garden of Eve Skin Care to provide a safe, healthy solution for consumers seeking to use safe skin care products. Eve is also active in educating consumers on how to maintain optimal health. Her products are scored “0” health hazard by the campaign for safe cosmetics and the environmental working group.

Garden of Eve produces and distributes 100% safe and ecologically-friendly skin care products for both men and women. visit www. gardenofeveskincare. com. As a proud signer of The Compact for Safe Cosmetics, Garden of Eve manufactures and provides a safe alternative to products that contain harsh chemicals that can seriously harm a person’s health. For more information on Garden of Eve and founder Eve Stahl visit www. gardenofeveskincare. com

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A Fresh New Look In Achieving Complete Total Health From Within

A Fresh New Look In Achieving Complete Total Health From Within

For years health experts have strived to assist people with achieving total health by only controlling outside habits and environment. The problem with that, and what leads to an astounding unsuccessful ratio, is that most experts unknowingly start from the middle of the journey instead of the beginning to try to create a successful plan.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) December 17, 2009

Washington-DC (PRWEB) December 17, 2009 -- EVO Health founder, John B. Williams, has just published the first installment of a three part series in the Science of Getting Fit Program (SGF) to change traditional planning and structure in dealing with long term health goals with Balanced Mind Beautiful Body (HoverFly Media, 2009, $12.95 paperback ISBN# 978-0-578-04523-8).

This inspiring and insightful text is written in a simple, easy to follow format, which welcomes both the health veteran and the 'newbie' to a healthy lifestyle path. Balanced Mind Beautiful Body challenges the reader to look inside and identify some of the areas that need redirection to obtain the health and wellness goals desired. In his sometimes harsh yet caring and easy to understand style, author John B. Williams draws upon his 13+ years as a health and fitness professional, and gives you the honest truth about what needs to be done today, right now, to reach all health and longevity goals.

Part one of a three part series called, The Science of Getting Fit, Balanced Mind Beautiful Body provides a sound base that helps anyone looking to achieve better health starting at any level. John has taken the better part of his career to cultivate his findings and knowledge and is bringing his insight and experience to the world with The Science of Getting Fit. The philosophy behind the program is that to have total health, you address the mind, your nutrition and physical activity step by step and then collectively. While the first step is a balanced mind, John believes that you need to master all three in steps individually and then learn how to integrate them. Having worked with hundreds of athletes, individuals, groups and organizations John has a complete understanding of needs across the board, from the performance athlete to the infirm and has created this program with application for a broad spectrum of people.

Beautiful Mind Beautiful Body is available through Amazon. com (http://bit. ly/7sospp) as well as the EVO Health (http://www. evo-health. com) website which is an interactive fitness, health and wellness community. Unique in interactive capabilities – the website is available to members to create their own book/fitness groups so that they can utilize close support while embarking upon the SGF Program. The special SGF section of the site launched simultaneously with the book so members can have discussions, check in with each other and gain support from EVO as they read through and begin implementing its practices.

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“Know Before You Go”™ About Beach Water Quality at Your Favorite Beach This Summer Beaches911.org Has Tools to Help Protect You and Improve the Environment

“Know Before You Go”™ About Beach Water Quality at Your Favorite Beach This Summer Beaches911.org Has Tools to Help Protect You and Improve the Environment

Memorial Day weekend kicks off the official beach season and the Earth 911 Beach Water Quality section (Beaches911.org) is ready to help you "Know Before You Go"™ about beach water quality at your favorite beach. The Earth 911 Beaches area offers water quality information as well as safety information about healthy swimming, rip currents, red tide and more.

PHOENIX, AZ (PRWEB) May 26, 2006 -–

Memorial Day weekend kicks off the official beach season and the Earth 911 Beach Water Quality section (www. Beaches911.org) is ready to help you "Know Before You Go"™ about beach water quality at your favorite beach.

"Beach goers don't always realize that swimming conditions may not be safe when they visit their favorite beaches," said Bob Peeples, Beach Manager with Earth 911, the nation’s portal for local environmental action and information. "Weather events or other human-caused conditions may make it dangerous to be in the water."

The Earth 911 Beaches area offers water quality information as well as safety information about healthy swimming, rip currents, red tide and more. This partnership effort between dozens of states and communities and several groups, including the U. S. EPA and Earth 911, provides you with specific information regarding the most recent water quality conditions at your local beaches. Earth 911 provides information generated and uploaded directly by local government agencies.

The Beach Water Quality section of Earth 911 was established in 2001 through an EPA grant to help provide coastal states with the beach water quality public notification tools that are required as part of the B. E.A. C.H. Act of 2000. "We use the Earth 911 Beaches area as it makes it easy for us to keep our resident and visiting beach goers informed about beach water quality conditions," said J. D. Potts, Project Manager with the North Carolina Recreational Water Quality Program.

The Earth 911 Beach Water Quality area also gives you access to community-specific actions that you can take to help keep local beaches, coastal waters, and lakes, streams, and rivers clean and safe. "Surfers and swimmers in San Diego County enjoy the opt-in E-mail 'Beach Alert' that beach regulars can use to keep them informed about beach closures or advisories as they go into effect, and an area to let us know about things that they see, hear and smell at the beach," said Clay Clifton, Environmental Health Specialist with the County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health. "The 'Let Us Know' area has been a very useful educational tool for both our beach goers and our beach managers. It lets us know about unusual conditions at our local beaches that we may not be aware of on an hourly basis."

Be safe and healthy this summer beach season. Make Earth 911 Beaches your official "Know Before You Go"™ authority, and sign-up for Beach Alerts at the Earth 911 Beach Water Quality section, www. Beaches911.org.

About Earth911

A public/private partnership, Earth 911™ (www. Earth911.org, www. Cleanup. org, 1-877-Earth911, and 1-800-CLEANUP) is the nation’s portal for local environmental action and information. Through its ZIP code-based online tools and data, the organization provides the public with locations that recycle and safely dispose of thousands of household products, real-time beach water quality levels, conservation resources and information about environmentally friendly lifestyles.

Winner of the Stockholm Challenge Award, Earth 911 is supported by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, state and local governments, and is funded by corporate partners including Home Depot, Hewlett Packard and ESRI. Earth 911 is one of several divisions under the umbrella of Engaging and Empowering Citizenship, Inc. (E2C); other divisions include PETS 911 (www. pets911.com) and the AMBER Alert Portal (www. amberalert. com).

For more information, visit www. Earth911.org or call 480-889-2650.

Media Contact:

Anne Reichman, Director, Earth 911

480-889-2605

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Keywest Technology Names RB Industries as Latest Enterprise Partner

Keywest Technology Names RB Industries as Latest Enterprise Partner

RB Industries, a Santee, CA-based company with more than 30 years of experience providing world-class signage, will expand its offerings to include Keywest Technology interactive digital signage solutions.

Lenexa, KS (PRWEB) March 25, 2010

Keywest Technology has appointed RB Industries, a Santee, CA-based provider of signage solutions to the hospitality, health care and gaming industries, as an Enterprise Partner specializing in offering Keywest's interactive digital signage solutions (http://www. keywesttechnology. com/solutions/hoteliers. html).

For more than three decades, RB Industries has relied upon artisans to handcraft custom signage for some of the world's leading hospitality, health care and gaming properties. Working with the finest designers and architects, the company has developed comprehensive, effective traditional signs used for a variety of applications, including way finding, room identification and directional signage needs.

The partnership with Keywest Technology adds the powerful element of interactive digital signage to the communications alternatives RB Industries can offer clients.

"Rather than passively viewing linear digital signage content, a simple touch or their mere presence can put consumers in control," said Brian Murphy, RB Industries national director of sales. "We are building digital interactive signage into a major component of our business for the future and have joined with Keywest Technology out of Lenexa, KS, for that solution."

RB Industries, an approved vendor for Hilton, Starwood, Hyatt and AmeriStar, has built a solid reputation for delivering elegant signage that is effective and adds a high level of value.

"We are pleased RB Industries has become an Enterprise Partner," said Keywest Technology president Nick Nichols. "We believe our skills developing interactive digital signage complement the strengths of RB Industries and will help them succeed in meeting the needs of its clientele."

For the past 10 years, RB Industries also has helped clients implement digital signage solutions. The newly announced Enterprise Partnership adds interactivity to its offerings, something RB Industries clients have increasingly been seeking.

RB Industries joins Keywest Technology's growing roster of Enterprise Partners, which includes, Crestron, IOHI, Go Tech Media, My Weather, LLC, Newmarket International, MICROS and AccelerOptics.

About RB Industries
For more than three decades, RB Industries has provided custom signage for some of the world's top hospitality and gaming properties. RB Industries develops elegant, effective and comprehensive signage and way finding programs, including guest room identification and directional signage that helps guests navigate the property. http://www. rbindustries. com (http://www. rbindustries. com).

About Keywest Technology
Lenexa, KS, - based Keywest Technology develops and markets a wide variety of digital signage products, including hardware, software and content development services designed to produce exceptional results. The company is also a pioneer in interactive digital signage, which couples the appeal of dynamic signage with the interactivity associated with interactive kiosks. http://www. KeywestTechnology. com (http://www. KeywestTechnology. com).

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TrustDefender Showcases Their Unique Risk-Based Online Transaction Security Solution at GITEX Technology Week in Dubai: 17-21 October 2010

TrustDefender Showcases Their Unique Risk-Based Online Transaction Security Solution at GITEX Technology Week in Dubai: 17-21 October 2010

Leading online transaction security provider, TrustDefender is strengthening its global presence in the Middle East, through strategic initiatives with Financial Institutions and Islamic Banking providers. The move comes as demand is increasing for online security solutions from enterprises across the region to protect themselves and their customers from growing cyber threats.

(PRWEB) October 7, 2010

TrustDefender will exhibit at this year’s GITEX Technology Week where online security will be a key focus. TrustDefender is addressing the growing need for a safe and secure technology environment by demonstrating its unique real-time risk-based online transaction security solution.

TrustDefender is well positioned to grow rapidly in the Middle East market with its international team of experts, who are not only proficient in providing IT security services to the banking and finance sector, but are also conversant in the principals of Islamic banking and finance.

TrustDefender’s growing presence in the Middle East presents a market growth opportunity reaching over 212 million people across the region, of that population over 63 million people are internet users.1 According to Market Research Company RNCOS, as the online threat landscape continues to evolve and grow, global spending on IT security is estimated to rise to US$60 billion globally. The study also shows that IT security spending in the Middle East is projected to grow by 12% over the next three years, as governments and financial institutions adopt advanced security solutions.

Ted Egan, CEO and Founder of TrustDefender comments; “As recent attacks like Stuxnet show, malicious software is increasing in sophistication by criminal groups, meaning financial institutions and key infrastructure enterprises are in great need for effective controls against these threats. The proliferation of online attacks means online security is a top priority for all businesses and individuals.”

“TrustDefender has revolutionised this space and developed the world’s first real-time customer endpoint risk assessment and protection for online transactions. The growth in the Middle East region will allow TrustDefender to service the growing demands of financial institutions for real-time online security solutions, which integrate the customer experience with the enterprise and address the need to reduce the occurrence of online threats targeting the customer desktop or enterprise.”

TrustDefender wraps around an enterprise’s current security solutions; not only enhancing the enterprise risk capability but also securing their customers computing device before they begin their authentication process, protecting customer’s confidential identity and personal information throughout the period of their online transaction. The solution ensures financial institutions and enterprises do not have to worry about known and unknown online threats.

TrustDefender explained:
 TrustDefender solves the issues facing financial institutions where an increasing percentage of their customer base connects to online banking services with malware infected computers.  Furthermore financial institutions have no visibility in real-time to see whether their customers have taken care of their computers and therefore the enterprise cannot distinguish between an infected or clean computer. This leaves the financial institution and the user at risk.  TrustDefender’s unique technology, evaluates the security health risk of a computing device, allowing the business to detect the ever increasing sophistication of malware, immediately act and stop a potential threat through the application of business rules and policies in real-time before any authentication process begins;  TrustDefender provides key information to online enterprises including financial institutions, while giving the enterprise risk manager a real-time risk profile of the endpoint computers access their website.  TrustDefender can be easily integrated with existing and older risk management engines to enhance the capabilities of these technologies.  TrustDefender provides the enterprise with the ability to not only protect the customer but also notify the customer of any security threats and advise them how to deal with any potential risk. The Safe&Secure Mode will make sure that a customer can always securely login and fix the problem at a later date. ###

Making it Work: The Role of Behavior Modification in Disease Management

Making it Work: The Role of Behavior Modification in Disease Management

Manasquan, NJ (PRWEB) July 5, 2005 -

The greatest roadblock to effective disease management programs is often the intended beneficiaries: the patients themselves. In this new age of consumer-driven healthcare, patients are held ever more accountable for adherence and compliance with medical programs. However necessary, modifying accustomed behavior is often a formidable task. Healthcare organizations and providers can provide supplemental tools to optimize disease management outcomes, but above all, patients must take charge of their health. 

“Behavior changes are a complex process,” said audio conference panelist conference speaker Dr. Richard Citrin, vice president, EAP solutions at UPMC Health Plan. “We believe that patients themselves are the key elements of behavior change. Care managers must find the correct approach to enabling patients to modify their behavior.”

Discovering and implementing effective approaches can be a frustrating and complicated endeavor. “The Role of Behavior Modification in Disease Management: How You Can Maximize your Program's Effectiveness” an August 10, 2005 audio conference sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN) will detail strategies healthcare providers can use to encourage behavior modification to maximize patient wellness. During this 90-minute audio conference, expert panelists will offer techniques to motivate patients to change behavior and reach ultimate goals of improved health and emotional well-being. The audio conference is scheduled for 1:30 p. m. to 3:00 p. m. Eastern time on August 10, 2005. For more details on attending the audio conference, please visit the HIN bookstore.

“We must try to keep the strategies around behavior change simple,” said Dr. Richard Citrin. “My belief is that a person’s going to do what they’re going to do. Our job is to respect the individual’s state of being and provide strategies to support the potential change that they want to or may be going through.”

Joining Dr. Citrin at the audio conference will be panelists Dr. Rick Botelho, professor of family medicine, URMC Family Medicine Center, and Michael Thompson, principal, Pricewaterhouse Coopers. Together, these speakers will tackle challenges to effective disease management interventions and offer strategies for overcoming these obstacles, including:

Identifying participants for disease management programs; Fully engaging participants in your programs; Keeping the motivation going; Changing resistant patients into compliant patients; Structuring effective interventions; Getting your physicians engaged in the process; Selecting tools and resources that are effective in modifying behaviors; Implementing technology to assist patients in behavior modification; and Identifying what incentives can be successful in altering behaviors.

This audio conference is scheduled for 1:30 p. m. to 3:00 p. m. Eastern time on August 10, 2005. It will conclude with a live question-and-answer period during which participants can tap into the speaker’s expertise. A recorded version and printed transcript of this audio conference will be available on CD-ROM in early September. For those who cannot attend the audio conference, please visit the HIN bookstore for information on HIN’s “On-Demand” audio conference re-broadcasts.

This audio conference is designed to benefit medical directors, key health plan executives, performance improvement and quality improvement managers, case managers, risk managers, business development and strategic planning directors, pharmaceutical executives and those responsible for consumer-driven healthcare plans. For more information on the conference, call toll-free (888) 446-3530 or visit the HIN bookstore.

About the Healthcare Intelligence Network---HIN is the premier advisory service for executives seeking high-quality strategic information on the business of healthcare. For more information, contact the Healthcare Intelligence Network, PO Box 1442, Wall Township, NJ 07719-1442, (888) 446-3530, fax (732) 292-3073, or visit http://www. hin. com (http://www. hin. com).

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Motorcycle Seat Shield Reduces Cancer Concern

Motorcycle Seat Shield Reduces Cancer Concern

A new motorcycle seat accessory provides peace of mind for riders concerned about cancer risk. "It's not just about cancer," says Canadian seat inventor and author, Randall Dale Chipkar. "Infertility, sexual dysfunction, erectile deficiency or loss of libido may also be side effects of groin exposure to ELF EMF's.

Ferndale, WA (PRWEB) April 8, 2008

 "Many motorcycles generate excessive extremely low frequency electromagnetic field (ELF EMF) radiation up through the seat penetrating into the rider's groin and torso. This has alarming implications," Chipkar adds.

"One of the most profound effects of electromagnetic exposure on the body is a decrease in the production and role of melatonin. Melatonin is the body's natural hormone for fighting cancer growth and the gastrointestinal tract is responsible for synthesizing vast amounts of melatonin. For many motorcycle riders, one of the main sources of the body's cancer inhibiting hormone is being showered with ELF EMF magnetic fields," says Chipkar.

"The prostate is of major concern as it is one of the closest delicate glands invaded by the ELF EMF radiation. For both men and women riders, the colon and neighboring organs are also at risk. Unfortunately, if cancer initiates in the prostate it could spread to other locations such as the bone, lymph nodes, etc.," adds Chipkar.

"Up to date reports link various types of ELF EMF's to biological adversity without molecular heating effects. Many believe this is where antiquated exposure regulations fail us. Major organizations now agree that ELF EMF magnetic fields are a possible carcinogen.

"Cancer is not fully understood and people should not have to gamble with their health because they love riding motorcycles. Personal precaution to reduce risk wherever possible is the best defense," Chipkar says.

"ELF EMF magnetic fields penetrate through all conventional metals. Only highly processed material can dramatically shield us from these cancer controversial forces. Hopefully this new internal EMF shielding motorcycle seat accessory will revolutionize the motorcycle industry to keep riders safer," Chipkar concludes.

Randall Dale Chipkar can be reached through his website at http://www. motorcyclecancer. com (http://www. motorcyclecancer. com) where his new book, Motorcycle Cancer?, is also available along with further information.

Questions About Healthcare During A Recession Answered at New Website

Questions About Healthcare During A Recession Answered at New Website

At LiquidVitaminAnswers. com, consumers who are interested in taking charge of their health during troubled economic times reject the 'magic pill' approach in favor of a natural liquid and DIY (do it yourself) approach that works like magic

Anywhere, USA (PRWEB) May 26, 2009

Desperate economic times are turning everyday Americans into DIY healthcare specialists who need products and information to keep themselves well. LiquidVitaminAnswers. com is the resource they've been looking for. For maximum wellness, LiquidVitaminAnswers. com prescribes a healthy dose of optimism that is encapsulated in the site's slogan, "You can nourish yourself all the way to wellness."

It's a message that millions of 'hungry' Americans are eager to hear.

An Appetite for Self-Help
According to data from the Census Bureau, there were an estimated 13.2 million uninsured young adults. It's the fastest growing group of the 46 million uninsured Americans today, followed by
Adults Age 30-35 23% Adults, Ages 36-49:  17% Adults, Ages 50-64:  13% . Children under 19 11%

But the numbers are even more frightening.. Approximately 86.7 million Americans--one out of three people under 65 years of age--were uninsured at some point during 2007-2008, according to a report released today by the health consumer organization Families USA.

It's no wonder that tranquilizers are the number one selling medication in the USA.

Fight Fear with Nature
LiquidVitaminAnswers. com recommends that Americans worried about their health focus less on chemical solutions and more on what's natural. The site launched by respected whole food company Life Force International features a free article library with up to the minute news, data and statistics on alternative wellness options. Visitors will also find products for sale including Life Force's popular natural vitamins and liquid vitamins (http://www. liquidvitaminanswers. com) such as Body Balance

One Bottle, 120 Naturally Occurring Nutrients
Body Balance Liquid Whole Food is a delicious broad spectrum whole food phytonutrient supplement. This proprietary supplement provides over 120 naturally occuring nutrients that have proven to be absolutely required for optimal health.

"The human body isn't made up of chemicals,' says Maureen Ansted, a spokesperson for LiquidVitaminAnswers. com. "We're made up of nutrients, not drugs or man-made substances. It's natural minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and other important nutritional building blocks, that make life as we know it possible. All these things are available in Body Balance."

For additional information on Body Balance and to learn more about the benefits of whole food supplements (http://www. Liquidvitaminanswers. com), liquid vitamins, and nutritional supplementation, please visit www. LiquidVitaminAnswers. com.

About LiquidVitaminAnswers. com
LiquidVitaminAnswer. com is the online address of a unique company and forerunner in whole food nutrition. The site is a resource for information, natural vitamins and whole food products, including Body Balance. Body Balance is a delicious broad spectrum whole food phytonutrient supplement (http://www. liquidvitaminAnswers. com) that has been used and recommended by over 6,000 healthcare practitioners for over 23 years. It provides over 120 naturally occurring nutrients that have proven to be absolutely required for optimal health. To view learn more about whole food nutrition and Body Balance, you may visit www. liquidivtaminanswer. com

Contact:
Maureen Ansted
LiquidVitaminAnswer. com
1-888-216-7964

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Breakfast Gets Better with New Line of Bagels from Rudi's Organic Bakery : Rudi's Organic Bakery First to Introduce Certified Organic Bagels in Mainstream Flavors

Breakfast Gets Better with New Line of Bagels from Rudi's Organic Bakery : Rudi's Organic Bakery First to Introduce Certified Organic Bagels in Mainstream Flavors

Rudi’s Organic Bakery, the nation’s largest and one of the fastest growing certified-organic breads brands, announced today that they will be the first to introduce a national line of certified organic bagels in four great-tasting, mainstream varieties. With the introduction of this new line of bagels, healthy families now have even more choices when it comes to better-made, organic baked goods from Rudi’s Organic.

BOULDER, Colo. (PRWEB) May 22, 2008

The need for organic bagels in mainstream flavors led Rudi's Organic to develop a line of organic bagels in four popular varieties, including Plain, Honey Sweet Wheat, Multi-Grain and Cinnamon Raisin. Previously, consumers looking for organic bagels were only able to find spelt, sprouted or gluten-free bagels made with natural and organic ingredients.

"Rudi's Organic has been passionate about baking better breads for families for over 30 years, and bagels are a perfect extension of our commitment to offering consumers great-tasting, organic baked goods," said Doug Radi, vice president of marketing for Rudi's Organic Bakery. "Moms can feel great about our bagels because, like all of our baked goods, they are made with all of the good stuff and none of the bad."

Rudi's Organic consistently bakes better breads made without the use of preservatives, pesticides, trans fats, high-fructose corn syrup and other artificial ingredients, including the new line of bagels. Rudi's Organic Bagels come in four delicious flavors, including:

Plain: A classic flavor made with wholesome, high-quality organic ingredients Honey Sweet Wheat: A delicious wheat bagel sweetened with a touch of honey Multi-Grain: A delicious and nutritious bagel complete with all the benefits of whole grains Cinnamon Raisin: A bagel treat full of tasty cinnamon and raisins Rudi's Organic Bagels are available in packages of six, pre-sliced two-ounce bagels, a perfect size for those looking to balance heartiness and calories. The bagels are certified organic and kosher. Customers can find Rudi's Organic Bagels where they purchase their favorite Rudi's Organic baked goods, including most natural foods stores, as well as select grocery stores nationwide.

A complete list of Rudi's Organic retailers can be found by visiting www. rudisbakery. com.

About Rudi's Organic Bakery

Rudi's Organic Bakery, headquartered in Boulder, Colo., is the nation's largest and fastest growing brand of USDA certified organic breads. Since 2005, Rudi's Organic has been a Charter Baking Company, Inc., a portfolio company of Charterhouse Group, Inc. Rudi's Organic is a premier organic brand with distribution throughout the U. S. in both natural foods stores and mainstream supermarkets. Founded in 1976, Rudi's Organic offers small batch organic artisan breads, sliced sandwich breads, hamburger and hot dog buns, granola, wraps and a popular line of organic spelt – an heirloom grain and a viable option for many wheat-sensitive individuals – breads, buns and tortillas.

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