NowHIRE Offers Increased Functionality of ATS through eScreen Integration

NowHIRE Offers Increased Functionality of ATS through eScreen Integration

Pep Boys demonstrates functionality of seamless nowHIRE and eScreen system integration

Detroit, MI (PRWEB) March 10, 2009 -—

nowHIRE. com, a premier provider of applicant tracking and hiring management systems (http://nowhire. com/ATS_Custom. htm), announced increased functionality of its applicant tracking system (http://nowhire. com/FAQs. htm) (ATS) through a successful integration of eScreen’s drug screen system. Pep Boys, the nation’s leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, is the first customer to leverage the integration.

“eScreen’s products compliment nowHIRE’s continued dedication to offer our customers a configurable, efficient and easy-to-use applicant tracking system,” said Joseph N. Impastato II, nowHIRE’s president and founder. “This latest integration offers our customers increased functionality and a seamless, highly accurate drug screen service.”

EScreen offers employers 15-minute negative drug test (http://www. escreen. com/products. html) results nationwide, delivered electronically to nowHIRE’s ATS. The drug testing is available through eScreen’s network of over 1,800 occupational health providers that have been equipped with the eScreen drugs of abuse screening system powered by eScreen123. The automated process is managed by the employer through the nowHIRE ATS.

When Pep Boys accesses the nowHIRE ATS to indicate that an applicant has accepted a position with the company, the employer is automatically directed to eScreen’s scheduling system. Once the employer selects a collection / testing site, a barcoded ePassport™ is provided to the applicant, which includes a map to the collection site. Afterwards, the employer is automatically re-directed to the nowHIRE system to submit the request.

“The eScreen process eliminates the need for a Chain of Custody form, eliminating paper waste and reducing costs. The integration has allowed Pep Boys to easily and quickly request the necessary drug screening and automatically receive results through the system. Negative drug test results are available in the system in about 15 minutes,” said Karen Bryson, director of talent management at Pep Boys. “Our continued work with nowHIRE has allowed us to continue to streamline our hiring process, while saving time and money.”

About nowHIRE:
Since 1998, nowHIRE has been a premier provider of applicant tracking systems for companies of every size within diverse vertical markets. Their industry-defining solutions feature fully integrated, Web-based recruiting and applicant tracking software modules. Companies are able to configure the software to their specific recruiting needs—whether it be for hourly, salaried, internal or contingent employees, or any combination thereof. nowHIRE’s solutions give clients what they call “Zoom”—the competitive edge.

Media Contact:
Joseph N Impastato II
586-778-8491 (15)
Joseph. impastato(at)nowHIRE. com

Adriana Saldana
Fisher Vista, LLC / HRmarketer. com
831-685-9700
Asaldana(at)hrmarketer. com

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

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Double Glazing Company Reaches New Heights

Double Glazing Company Reaches New Heights

Business is thriving for Central Scotland Joinery, a double glazing company who serve home owners throughout Scotland. With the recent launch of their website and the erection of a purpose built showroom and conservatory village, Central Scotland Joinery is beating the downturn with a proactive and positive campaign.

Grangemouth, Falkirk (PRWEB) October 21, 2009

Just six months after it launched, Central Scotland Joinery's website already serves in excess of 1,000 visitors each month, a respectable number for a relatively new web presence in a saturated and overrun market.

This admirable number not only highlights the success Central Scotland Joinery (http://www. centralscotlandjoinery. co. uk) has received online, but it outlines a wider marketing approach for the youthful and vibrant company. Fitting over two hundred windows every week, Central Scotland Joinery had to execute attractive and efficient marketing campaigns during the downturn to ensure business remained strong.

With numerous door canvassing teams, a well ranked website and friendly and helpful staff, Central Scotland Joinery has glued together a combination of both online and offline experts to drive the company forward and become a forefront supplier of double glazing in Scotland (http://www. centralscotlandjoinery. co. uk). And this success has prompted expansion in the form of a two million pound development based in Laurieston, Falkirk, to showcase the company's ability to provide quality installations.

The new purpose built showroom is still under development and will feature an in-house glazing team, numerous window and door displays and a conservatory village. Managing Director Jamie Haston said today that "Our proactive approach combined with our unique ten year insurance backed guarantee has provided customers with a great sense of security during these uncertain times. As a company we are growing stronger every day and it is important our customers can see this, and that's why we're building our new showroom. It is an extremely exciting time for us."

Jamie continued, "Our ultimate aim is to become the largest and most well respected double glazing company in Scotland and we believe this is achievable through time and dedication. Our expert staff and efficient processes, combined with our friendly manner, ensures our service is second to none."

A second branch in the North of Scotland is already looking for a larger site to conduct business on after a rise in sales has resulted in additional work space being required. The branch, named Northern Scotland Joinery (http://www. northernscotlandjoinery. co. uk), houses a separate management team, installation engineers and glaziers. It supports Central Scotland Joinery by handling all enquiries and sales in the northern sector of Scotland.

Central Scotland Joinery is certainly fighting back against the economic downturn and their accelerated approach seems to be working. With a healthy list of installations to be completed, the company has advertised numerous employment opportunities to ensure the increase in business is continued to be handled efficiently.

Central Scotland Joinery Ltd offers services in double glazing (http://www. centralscotlandjoinery. co. uk), replacement windows, conservatory designs, sunrooms, roofline and guttering. Fitting in excess of two hundred windows per week, Central Scotland Joinery is one of Scotland's leading double glazing installers.

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Foodies, Chefs, and Restaurateurs Will Gather in Providence, Rhode Island for Third Annual Gluten-Free Culinary Summit, Sept. 19-21, 2008

Foodies, Chefs, and Restaurateurs Will Gather in Providence, Rhode Island for Third Annual Gluten-Free Culinary Summit, Sept. 19-21, 2008

For those interested in learning about the unique art and science of gluten-free cooking and baking, The Gluten-Free Culinary Summit continues to provide the country's leading annual conference on gluten-free culinary education for the public and trade. Conducted by a powerhouse cast of top culinary institute chef-instructors, award-winning chefs, acclaimed cookbook authors, and industry experts, this Third Annual gastronomic adventure will present a cutting-edge menu of gluten-free baking and cooking demonstrations, recipe demonstration tastings, seminars, interactive panel discussions with the chefs, and the new Summit's Hands-On Holiday Edition.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) May 8, 2008

It's no secret that the gluten-free diet continues to be the fastest growing food movement in the United States. And for those interested in learning about the unique art and science of gluten-free baking and cooking, The Gluten-Free Culinary Summit is the country's leading annual conference on gluten-free culinary education for the public and trade. Conducted by a powerhouse cast of top culinary institute chef-instructors, award-winning chefs, acclaimed cookbook authors, and industry experts, this Third Annual gastronomic adventure will be presented September 19 - 21, 2008 at The Providence Biltmore in Providence, Rhode Island.

Food and nutrition lovers of all inclinations, whether gluten-intolerant or not, are invited to partake in this weekend symposium featuring a cutting-edge menu of gluten-free baking and cooking demonstrations, recipe demonstration tastings, seminars, interactive panel discussions with the chefs, and the new Summit's Hands-On Holiday Edition. The Summit will abound with intriguing recipes, ingredients, methods, and tips for creating delicious gluten-free alternatives to traditional wheat-based recipes.

Celebrating both the sweet and the savory, Summit chefs will showcase their innovative creations ranging from breads and pastries to memorable culinary delights for every meal of the day and in between. Presentations will include: New Paths and Expectations in Gluten-Free Pastry taught by Certified Master Baker Richard Coppedge of The Culinary Institute of America (Hyde Park) and author of the forthcoming Gluten-Free Baking with the Culinary Institute of America (Adams Media); Variations on a Gluten-Free Cookie Theme with Executive Chef Stephen Betti of Canyon Ranch (Lenox, MA); The Art of Gluten-Free Desserts taught by Chef-Instructor Dean Lavornia of Johnson & Wales University (Providence, RI); Essential Tips, Tools, and Strategies for Gluten-Free Bread Making with nationally renowned gluten-free cookbook author Carol Fenster of Savory Palate, Inc. (Centennial, CO); Breakfast Breads with Director of Education Mary Schaefer of Notter School of Pastry Arts (Orlando, FL); Savory Sides with Executive Chef Russell Kerman of Pinelli Marra Restaurant Group (Providence, RI); Smart and Scrumptious Recipe Ideas with Lori Sobelson of Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods; Bisques and Breadings with Director of Culinary Operations Robert Landolphi of University of Connecticut; Building a New Legacy of Cuisine with Chef Walter Potenza of Walter's Cooking School (Providence, RI), and much more.

The Summit's new Hands-On Holiday Edition featuring holiday-focused baking classes will be led by Certified Executive Chef and Associate Dean of Kendall College Renee Zonka (Chicago, IL); Executive Chef Lee Tobin of Whole Foods Market Gluten-Free Bakehouse; Owner and Pastry Chef Wendy Vietro of Ursula's European Pastries (Cranston, RI); and Owner and Lead Baker Judith Mann of Good Juju Bakery (South Yarmouth, MA). And a special dining-out night will take Summit attendees into the heart of Providence to experience some of the city's finest gluten-free cuisine during the conference.

Publisher and Editor Ann Whelan of Gluten-Free Living Magazine, author of The Wheat-Free Cook Jacqueline Mallorca, and Director of Food and Nutrition Strategies Cynthia Harriman of The Whole Grains Council will also present their perspectives on current and future gluten-free culinary and food industry directions and trends.

"More and more Americans are adopting the gluten-free lifestyle and the Gluten-Free Culinary Summit was the first event of its kind created to provide an exceptional educational experience for food enthusiasts to explore and savor the healthful and delicious world of gluten-free cuisine. Each year, attendees leave with a wealth of culinary know-how and recipes to enjoy," says Summit founder and executive producer Suzanne Bowland of GF Culinary Productions, Inc. "The Summit continues to push the culinary envelope and raise the bar by tapping into the culinary arts arena with leading chefs who create knock-out recipes and share their knowledge with the Summit's audience. They are all instrumental in taking this burgeoning food movement to the next level of national awareness and tasting enjoyment."

For event information and registration please visit www. theglutenfreelifestyle. com or call
303-368-9990. Seating is limited and early-bird registration ends June 27, 2008. The Gluten-Free Culinary Summit is proudly sponsored in part by Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.

Media Contact:
Suzanne Bowland
Executive Producer
GF Culinary Productions, Inc.
303-368-9990

About GF Culinary Productions, Inc.
GF Culinary Productions, Inc. based in Denver, Colorado, is devoted to celebrating the gluten-free lifestyle from the perspective of abundance, sound nutrition, and great taste by providing leading gluten-free culinary education special events for the public featuring top casts of culinary institute chef instructors, acclaimed chefs, notable cookbook authors, and industry experts. The First Annual Gluten-Free Culinary Summit took place in August 2006 in Copper Mountain, Colorado and in the Second Annual was presented in Denver in August 2007. Company founder and executive producer Suzanne Bowland has been living the gluten-free lifestyle for over seven years and is author of The Living Gluten-Free Answer Book: Practical Answers to 275 of Your Most Pressing Questions (Sourcebooks, 2008).

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The Isle Of Light Free Spiritual, Metaphysical E-Zine

The Isle Of Light Free Spiritual, Metaphysical E-Zine

The Isle of Light E-zine/newsletter is filled with spiritual and metaphysical articles, channeled messages, links to The Isle of Light Internet radio show, upcoming events, health tips, humor and much more.

Vernon, NY (PRWEB) March 24, 2006

Welcome to The Isle of Light monthly newsletter which can be found at:

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

The Isle of Light newsletter will be e-mailed monthly, free of charge, to all who ask for it. Your written contributions are also welcomed. Submissions in this newsletter are not necessarily the views of The Isle Of Light. Always use your discernment when reading. All articles sent are subject to editing.

There is now a Radio & Television Show Archive page on The Isle Of Light. Older shows are being added continuously so check back often. Newer shows broadcast 24 hours each day at The Isle Of Light Internet Radio Talk Show on Live365. Some of the interviews from The Isle Of Light Internet Radio Talk Show are also available in each issue of The Isle Of Light newsletter as an MP3 link Stay tuned for new interviews this month!

In this issue, there is a March 2006 interview with Greg Plesko, Sound & Light Energy Tools Designer, Greg Plesko.

There is also another interview (Part 2) with Cynthia Sue Larson, scientist, spiritual life coach and author of "Aura Advantage: How the Colors in Your Aura Can Help You Attain What You Desire and Attract Success" and "Karen Kimball and the Dream Weaver's Web", and with Kathryn Weber, Certified Master Feng Shui Master Consultant, publisher of The Red Lotus Letter and author of the ebook, "Applied Feng Shui".

Listen now to the most recent interviews on The Isle Of Light Internet Radio Show:

Greg Plesko

"Accelerate Your Spiritual Growth Using Sound & Light Energy Tools"

Http://theisleoflight. com/TalkShows/GregPlesko. mp3 (http://theisleoflight. com/TalkShows/GregPlesko. mp3)

Cynthia Sue Larson

"Using Your Aura To Attract What You Want"

Http://theisleoflight. com/TalkShows/CynthiaSueLarson0206.mp3 (http://theisleoflight. com/TalkShows/CynthiaSueLarson0206.mp3)

Kathryn Weber

"Traditional Chinese Feng Shui Tips for Wealth, Relationships, Health and Success"

Http://theisleoflight. com/TalkShows/KathrynWeber. mp3 (http://theisleoflight. com/TalkShows/KathrynWeber. mp3)

There is now a blog called, "Prosperity is a State of Mind" filled with tips, articles, books and links on the spiritual aspects of money, prosperity and abundance. Read this blog at:

Http://www. theisleoflight. blogspot. com/ (http://www. theisleoflight. blogspot. com/)

Read "Numerological Influences for March 2006" by Chyrene Pendleton.

The latest excerpts from "Updates by Sheldan Nidle for the Spiritual Hierarchy and the Galactic Federation" will provide you with important information on world and scientific events as we go through the shift.

Read "Planet Alert March and April 2006" by Mahala where she explains the effects the Solar Eclipse of March 29 on our planet Earth.

In the article, "Walking the Path with Spirit" by Master Guide Kirael through the mediumship of Kahu Fred Sterling, Master Kirael explains in a very comprehensive way what it means to actually walk and communicate with spirit and how we can all do this now.

"Play to Win-Win" is the name of an interesting article by Cynthia Sue Larson where she shares how possible it is for everyone to win in this expanding Universe.

Edwin Harkness Spina, author of the award-winning book, "Mystic Warrior: A Novel Beyond Time and Space", wrote an article called, "Who is Directing You?" about the importance of consulting The Master Within whenever we want an answer for any situation.

"Feng Shui for 2006", by Kathryn Weber, analyzes each sector of our home and reveals the positive and negative influences each sector has for the year 2006, based on the compass, eight mansions, and flying star feng shui.

Dr. Laura De Giorgio, Ph. D. Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner Certified and Registered Member of American Board of Hypnotherapy, wrote an excellent article called, "Get Resources From the Future". She reveals how we can access solutions to any challenge we might have by opening ourselves up to it consciously.

"The Establishment of the Colloquium on Quantum Phenomena, Consciousness, and Being" is the name of part 1 of an article by Cornelia Jarica, M. A., B. S.

Messages from the Movies on the Metaphysical Miscellany page of this newsletter features another movie review by Chyrene Pendleton, “Aquamarine".

Dr. Joseph Mercola shares information we can all benefit from in his article, "29 Secrets to a Good Night's Sleep".

Learn about Steve Currey's 2007 Hollow Earth expedition called "Voyage to Our Hollow Earth" and how you can register for this event.

Sheldan Nidle's February 7, 2006 "Update from the Spiritual Hierarchy and Galactic Federation" focuses primarily on the reality of the Hollow or Inner Earth.

Dianne Robbins provides us with another enlightening excerpt, from her book, TELOS Telepathic Communication From Earth's Interior, called, "Mother Earth's Sacrifice".

In the Celestial Activities section is the current solar data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the March and April Moon Phases.

“How to Work with the Higher Self" is the energy exercise for this month by Daniella Breen, B. Sc.(Psych) and Reiki Master. Daniella also runs an on-line College of Metaphysics,

Suzanne (Suzy) Ward is in telepathic communication with her late son, Matthew and presents two new and important messages called, "Matthew's Message March 18, 2006" and "Matthew's Message February 18, 2006" (Special Edition).

Chief Joseph tells us in two messages (through John Cali)- one on the Law of Attraction and other other on why we don't have to go along with mass consciousness of negativity. Read what he has to tell us in, "Fear of Flying" and "Too Good to be True" under Spiritual Expressions.

In “Message From Archangel Michael: High-Level Positions Available * Apply Within” Ronna Herman channels another important message as we shift into a higher dimensional reality.

Read about several upcoming events - Ann Louise Gittleman's free audio seminar, Master Kirael and Kahu Fred Sterling's Live video webcast, Sonia Choquette and her upcoming events, Michael Losier's free Law of Attraction teleclass and more. Check the Calendar on The Isle Of Light website also.

Read the New Moon Cetacean Meditation for March 29, 2006 by Chyrene Pendleton:

More humor is provided in the section called, In Joy and Laughter with two jokes, “Excerpts From a Cat's Guide to Human Beings", and "Pocket Taser Stun Gun: A Gift for the Wife" . 

Many interesting and exciting guests are interviewed on The Isle Of Light, a one-hour radio show. If you are a first time listener to the show you will find schedule information at:

Http://theisleoflight. com/Television/radiotelevision. htm (http://theisleoflight. com/Television/radiotelevision. htm)

The radio and television show audio archives can be found at:

Http://www. theisleoflight. com/Television/ShowArchives. htm (http://www. theisleoflight. com/Television/ShowArchives. htm)

The radio shows are broadcast on Live365 24/7 at:

Http://www. live365.com/stations/avalon22 (http://www. live365.com/stations/avalon22)

Many blessings and may you enjoy great health and much prosperity, love and abundance! - Chyrene

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Many Parents Don't Admit Their Child is Overweight

Many Parents Don't Admit Their Child is Overweight

Previous studies have found that helping parents recognize their child's overweight status and their willingness to make the necessary behavioral changes is key to their child's treatment.

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) March 16, 2006

Many parents do not identify their child as "overweight," but will select a sketch of a heavier model when asked to choose one representative of their child, new study findings show.

"Comparisons between images and sketches showed that parents' visual perceptions of their children more clearly reflect their child's physical appearance than words they might use to classify the child's weight," study author Dr. Helen J. Binns, of Northwestern University in Chicago told Reuters Health.

"So parents have a correct visual perception, but don't consider that to fit in the medical diagnostic categories," she added.

Previous studies have found that helping parents recognize their child's overweight status and their willingness to make the necessary behavioral changes is key to their child's treatment. Parents who fail to recognize that their child needs help may not be ready to receive any related counseling or other interventions, researchers say.

Yet, various reports show that many mothers - especially those with young children - do not consider their overly chubby children to be overweight, with some wrongly believing that their child is "about the right weight."

In the current study, Binns and her team examined parents' perceptions about their child's overweight status and investigated whether sketches may be useful in helping parents recognize their child's problem.

Of the 223 children studied, 20 percent were overweight and 19 percent were at risk for becoming overweight. Over half (60 percent) of the 2- to 17-year-old study participants were under 6 years old.

Similar to previous studies, the researchers found that many parents failed to recognize that their child was overweight. Only about one third (36 percent) of parents correctly identified their child as overweight or at risk for becoming overweight.

However, asked to select a sketch representative of their child, 70 percent selected a middle or heavier sketch, Binns and her team report in this month's issue of Pediatrics.

This was particularly true for parents of children 6 years or younger, the researchers note.

In addition to choosing the heavier sketches, parents of younger children were also more likely to use words to identify their child as overweight or at risk for becoming overweight, and were more likely to worry about their child's weight.

Overall, 26 percent of parents of overweight or at-risk-for-overweight children said they worried about their child's weight and 18 percent said a doctor had expressed concern about their child being overweight or gaining weight too quickly.

Parents of older children were less likely to worry, unless they considered their child to be less active or slower than his or her peers, or if a doctor had expressed concern about their child's condition, the report indicates.

So what can parents do to address their child's excess weight?

"Start by setting a good example in relationship to foods, physical activity and leisure time activity," Binns advised, noting, "your children are watching you and will follow what you do."

Also, she recommends that parents "play actively" with their children and "decrease the availability of opportunities for sedentary behavior."

Provided by: IFPA-fitness. com FitBits Newsletter

Source: worldhealth. net and Pediatrics, March 2006

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Winter Break Activities: “DIY Mini-Camp” Keeps Kids in Engaged in Learning

Winter Break Activities: “DIY Mini-Camp” Keeps Kids in Engaged in Learning

Ten Easy Learning Activities for Families – Winter Break Fun without Breaking the Bank

Baltimore, MD (Vocus) December 9, 2010

It is hard to believe but students will soon be off from school and enjoying winter vacation. But a vacation from school shouldn’t mean a vacation from learning. In fact, winter break offers a terrific opportunity for students, and their families, to enjoy quality (and fun) learning time together. This year, educators from leading virtual school Connections Academy suggest adding a healthy dose of learning fun to winter break by creating your very own mini-camp filled with affordable, hands-on, entertaining, and educational experiences close to home.

All you’ll need for your DIY mini-camp is: 1) a little planning, 2) some high-fun, low-cost, educational “camp” activities and, 3) family time together.

To help get you started, here are ten great family activities from the educators at Connections Academy. Use them “out of the box” or personalize the activities to match your family’s interests. For example, you might incorporate a Harry Potter, winter sports, or music theme throughout your mini-camp. Each activity below offers an opportunity to reinforce valuable skills and educational concepts. Explore the educational concepts with your child and assess their comprehension throughout the activity. Take breaks to answer questions and explain concepts in more detail as needed.

Just remember, the key is to make your winter break mini-camp fun for your kids – they won’t even know they are learning when school is out!

“Campify” your Mini-Camp – What’s a camp without a camp song, a mascot, a T-shirt? Kids will love to customize their camp with these brain boosting activities. For your song, incorporate rhyming, alliteration, and, onomatopoeia. Have each camper write a verse. When choosing a mascot, research its meaning. And show your artistic side by making camp T-shirts (fabric paint or Sharpie markers will do the trick).

Get Cooking! – Cooking and baking offer numerous learning opportunities. Preparing a recipe uses math and fine motor skills by measuring, counting, sifting, sorting, and pouring. Want a challenge? Ask your child to double the recipe! Or, on your next shopping trip, have children compute the costs of ingredients to determine the price of a given recipe. Looking up culinary words in the dictionary targets reading, writing and vocabulary skills. Various cooking techniques, like boiling, even offer an opportunity for a science lesson.

We are Family… Tree – Here’s a wonderful and personal project that incorporates research, writing, storytelling and history – record your family tree! Start with your immediate family and research the answers to questions like, “what were the top news stories when grandfather was born… who was the president… where did they live and how did they live?” Chronicle your family’s story on paper or on the computer.

A Spoonful of Science – Conduct exciting, safe, science experiments in your own kitchen like the students enrolled in Connections Academy’s Science in the Kitchen club. Check out experiments like “Balloon Blast Off”, “Goop Galore” and “Hot Air Aircraft”. Visit the Connections Academy website for details and instructions.

Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Holiday cards and letters offer a great opportunity to practice writing skills. Talk about the parts of a letter including the salutation, body, and closing. And, P. S., talk about what “postscript” means. Give a nod to geography and explore a map to identify where your card recipients live – who lives the farthest away? Who lives north or south of your home? How many different states or countries are you mailing to?

Wrap it Up -- When wrapping gifts, build math and measuring skills by asking kids to measure gifts with a tape measure or ruler to determine the correct amount of wrapping paper needed. Or get creative (and green) and ask kids to design their own wrapping paper out of reused brown paper grocery bags.

Homemade Museum – Everyone in the family has items that they treasure. Whether it is a special doll or photograph or found object like a feather or crystal, showcase treasured objects in your family museum (aka living room). Designate a curator to direct the exhibit and gather and write detailed descriptions of the objects. Encourage public speaking by having children conduct “tours”. Business-savvy kids will be waiting for visitors in their homemade museum gift shop.

Road Trip! – Escape camp life for a day with a road trip. When traveling in the car, test geography knowledge by trying to name all 50 states and their capitals. Play the "license plate game" and take along trivia questions like those from Connections Academy’s Quiz Bowl Challenge. Have fun developing and asking questions like, “how much will it cost for 10 gallons of gasoline if the gallon price is (fill in the blank)?” Or, “if we drive 60 miles per hour, how long will it take us to go 10 miles, 100 miles, 139 miles?”

Recess – Get out and play! In addition to the countless health benefits of physical activity, active games and sports can help strengthen social skills, memory, and analytic abilities. From Red Rover, Red Rover, and Red Light. Green Light to Touch Football and Soccer, kids will enjoy a game that all can play and feel successful playing. Younger children enjoy making their own games. Why not suggest that they invent their own game and then play as a family. You’re sure to be amazed at their creativity. If you live in colder climates, enjoy what the weather offers – go sledding and ice skating and talk about the science behind snow formation, and the properties of ice.

And everyday...read! Stock up on “camp reads” and use vacation time to immerse yourselves in good books. Visit your local library as a family and spend the afternoon exploring the shelves and selecting books. Read with your children everyday. This is one habit you’ll want to keep and one of the most valuable educational gifts you can give to your children.

About Connections Academy

Connections Academy (CA) is a leading, fully accredited provider of high-quality, highly accountable virtual education solutions for students in grades K–12. With an innovative educational model that combines highly personalized learning, certified teachers, a rigorous, proven curriculum, 21st century technology tools, and rich community experiences, CA creates supportive and successful online learning experiences for families and children who want an individualized approach to education. CA serves educators, students and families with a range of education solutions, including: tuition-free public schools; full-time and part-time private school programs; hybrid and ‘blended’ programs that combine the best of online instruction with the best of face-to-face classroom teaching; and turnkey online courses. CA programs deliver superior, personalized educations for students, with the freedom and flexibility to learn anytime, anywhere. CA expects to serve approximately 30,000 students in the 2010-2011 school year.

CONTACT:
Allison Bazin, Connections Academy Public Relations
(609)247-0275
Abazin(at)ConnectionsAcademy(dot)com

Sandy Burke, Athena Public Relations
(203)655-3475
Sandy(at)athenapr(dot)com

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EmploymentGuide. com Helps Job Seekers Find Employment

EmploymentGuide. com Helps Job Seekers Find Employment

Commitment to job seekers continues in 2010 with Hire Commitment job fair series.

Norfolk, VA (PRWEB) February 4, 2010

EmploymentGuide. com's 2009 “Putting America Back to Work” job fair series matched more than 17,000 job seekers with employers. EmploymentGuide. com, a division of Dominion Enterprises, will build upon its success with the 2010 “Hire Commitment” job fair series, hosting more than 200 hiring events in over 50 cities nationwide. Job seekers wishing to attend are encouraged to pre-register online at: http://www. employmentguide. com/browse_jobfairs. html. Admission is free to the public.

Participating employers will seek to fill hourly jobsranging from entry-level to management and represent industries such as health care, customer service, hospitality, finance, sales, insurance, skilled trades, transportation, security and more.

During each hiring job fair, job seekers can network with employers looking to fill vacancies as well as participate in on-site interviews. Sponsors will have the opportunity to conduct educational workshops for job seekers to help maximize employment potential.

“Hire Commitment is a fitting description for our annual job fair series designed to connect job seekers with employers that are actively recruiting. Due to the labor market’s decline and an elevated national unemployment rate, we feel an organizational purpose to provide these events to the local communities we serve,” said Jack Webber, vice president and general manager of EmploymentGuide. com. “Hire Commitment is our pledge to help job seekers identify opportunities in the local marketplace and best position themselves to gain employment.”

For more information contact Greg Graf at 757-351-7450.

About EmploymentGuide. com
EmploymentGuide. com offers a winning combination of recruitment solutions to target hourly workers. With weekly employment publications in more than 60 markets nationwide, an award-winning national online job board and more than 225 job fairs, EmploymentGuide. com will meet all of your hourly recruitment needs.

About Dominion Enterprises
Dominion Enterprises is a leading marketing services company serving the automotive, enthusiast and commercial vehicle, real estate, apartment rental, and employment industries. The company’s businesses provide a comprehensive suite of technology-based marketing solutions including Internet advertising, lead generation, CRM, Web site design and hosting, and data management services. The company has more than 45 market-leading Web sites reaching more than 16.7 million unique visitors, and more than 450 magazines with a weekly circulation of 4.3 million. Headquartered in Norfolk, Va., the company has 5,400 employees in more than 200 offices nationwide. For more information, visit http://www. DominionEnterprises. com.

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Capella University Faculty Member Named an Examiner for 2006 Malcolm Baldrige Award

Capella University Faculty Member Named an Examiner for 2006 Malcolm Baldrige Award

Robert Hockin, PhD, teaches in online university’s school of business and technology.

Minneapolis (PRWEB) April 26, 2006

Dr. Robert Hockin, an adjunct faculty member with Capella University’s School of Business and Technology, has been named to the Board of Examiners for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Hockin has served as an examiner for the award several times during the previous decade.

“This has been a long-standing interest of mine. When the Baldrige Award first became known to me, I thought this is something fascinating and unique,” Hockin said. “It was the first-ever national recognition for companies that are doing outstanding work. When I looked at the process itself, I felt it was also the single best organizational assessment tool I had ever seen or used.”

The Baldrige Award is given by the president of the United States to manufacturing, service, small business, education, and health care organizations that are judged to be outstanding in seven areas: leadership; strategic planning; customer and market focus; measurement, analysis, and knowledge management; human resource focus; process management; and results. This year is also a pilot year for nonprofits and government agencies as a new Baldrige Award category. Malcolm Baldrige was secretary of commerce from 1981 until his death in 1987, and was a proponent of quality initiatives.

Hockin has been an adjunct faculty member in Capella University’s School of Business and Technology since 1994. Capella is an accredited online university that serves more than 14,500 students and is a pioneer in online education.

“I enjoy the teaching. It is very personally rewarding,” said Hockin, who also serves as a senior consulting executive in the Health Services group at BearingPoint. “Professionally, teaching also helps to keep me at the front of the game. In other words, thought leadership that is critical to my profession as a consultant requires that I need to stay current with all the new ideas and thoughts in the field. Teaching helps me do that.”

About Capella University

Founded in 1993, Capella University is an accredited* online university that offers graduate degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services and psychology, as well as a bachelor of science online degree program with 11 specializations in business and information technology. The online university currently serves more than 14,500 enrolled learners from all 50 states and 63 countries. Capella is a national leader in online education, committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Capella University is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www. capella. edu (http://www. capella. edu) or call 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552).

*Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, located at 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456, www. ncahigherlearningcommission. org.

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Mount ST. Helens Eruption Imminent-Protect Your Pets Now

Mount ST. Helens Eruption Imminent-Protect Your Pets Now

Sleeping quietly for the last 24 years Mount ST. Helens in Toutle, Washington awoke Friday, October 1, 2004 with a resounding burp of steam and gas, warning the Pacific Northwest she's still a force to be reckoned with. After a sustained tremor and a release of sulfurous smelling gas and carbon monoxide around noon on Saturday it became clear St. Helens had the possibility of spewing super hot magma, rocks and ash farther than previously thought. The Level 2 Volcano Alert was raised to Level 3. You may know how to keep yourself safe but what about your pets?

Portland, OR (PRWEB) October 5, 2004

With the grumbling, growling and tremors within Mount ST. Helens growing more intense Saturday afternoon the United States Geographical Society (USGS) has raised the volcano alert from a Level 2 to the highest possible Level 3. Declaring an eruption imminent an estimated 2500 people were removed from the Johnston Ridge Observatory and the Loowit and Windy Ridge Viewpoints were closed.

Scientists expect the coming eruption to include gaseous new magma, rocks and ash fall. Communities in the outlying areas as far south as Portland have been warned to prepare for possible ash fall.

Volcanic ash is not a toxic substance but it can cause a great deal of damage if inhaled or rubbed in the eyes. It's corrosive, gritty and very unpleasant. Even though it can look like snow when it falls it doesn't just melt away. It gets into everything and can create health problems for both people and their animals. Pets, just like people, can develop respiratory problems or eye abrasions from ash particles. Animals that need to go outdoors during an ash fall or where ash has accumulated are the most susceptible.

If you live in an area where ash fall may occur take these safety precautions regarding your pets:

1. Store extra food and drinking water.

2. Keep extra medicine on hand.

3. Keep your animals under cover, if possible.

During an ash fall:

1. Keep pets indoors. If pets go out, brush or vacuum them before letting them indoors. Be sure to clean between the paw pads so they don't lick and ingest accumulated ash particles.

2. Make sure they are in a covered, enclosed area and have clean food and water if you are unable to bring them indoors.

3. Discourage active play in dusty settings.

For more information on pet care or safety information and preparation before a possible volcanic eruption go to:

"http://vulcan. wr. usgs. gov/Hazards/Safety/what_to_do_during_ashfall. html" (http://vulcan. wr. usgs. gov/Hazards/Safety/what_to_do_during_ashfall. html")
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Inside Edge Manages Summit on Behavioral Modification and Blood Pressure

Inside Edge Manages Summit on Behavioral Modification and Blood Pressure

ISHIB convened the first summit meeting among key opinion leaders on better blood pressure control through behavioral modification for both patients and health care professionals. The meeting was managed by Inside Edge Consulting on behalf of ISHIB.

Princeton, NJ (PRWEB) March 26, 2008

Inside Edge Consulting, a fast-growing advocacy agency, provided comprehensive, turn-key summit meeting support, management and editorial services to ISHIB for the first Summit Meeting on Behavioral Modification in Hypertension Management February.

A leader in this field of healthcare, Margaret Scisney-Matlock PhD (http://www. nursing. umich. edu/faculty/scisney-matlock_margaret. html)], RN, FAAN chaired the meeting. “It was great to kickoff this initiative with the new ISHIB Executive Director (Jack Hannings) present. Although we have adapted various approaches to handling behavior change, we singularly recognize that the “old” ways can be combined with new technological tools to achieve significant breakthrough in clinical practice with a better paradigm for behavioral modification in treating elevated blood pressure.”

A coterie of distinguished researchers and clinicians in the healthcare industry met in Atlanta Feb 22-23 in Atlanta, including Dr. Kenneth Jamerson (http://www. umengage. org/what/highdoc. htm)], who has led some of the world’s most significant studies of hypertension. Recently, as Medical Director of the Program for Multicultural Health at the University of Michigan Health System, he has turned his focus to the alarmingly high incidence of high blood pressure in African Americans (1 in every 3 individuals), a minority population more likely to develop this condition than any other group in the world.

“We used to believe that African Americans were genetically predisposed to develop high blood pressure,” says Jamerson, “but studies show there is little evidence of a genetic component.”

In an African American community intervention study, Jamerson and his colleagues established that lifestyle modifications outside of the physician’s office resulted in decreased blood pressure, long term weight loss, and lower cholesterol levels. “It’s an empowering and wonderful road of discovery,” says Jamerson. “Prior to our research, it was thought that if you were an African American with high blood pressure, there was only a limited amount you could do. But, with the right treatment -- including early detection, proper medication, lifestyle changes, and patient education -- people can actually turn things around.”

The summit meeting focused on two key areas – the knowledge base, attitudes and skill sets that health care professionals and patients needed to create a successful initiative, and metrics/tools to gauge patient and health care professional success in adhering to medication and lifestyle changes.

The key result was a consensus document that would direct the “operationalizing” a 360-degree approach that will include behavior intervention, pharmaceutical intervention if necessary, and electronic or e-based outreach integrating different aspects of clinical management.

About Inside Edge Consulting
Inside Edge Consulting (http://www. insideedgeconsulting. com/) is a Princeton-based, full-service advocacy firm delivering brand optimization, brand advocacy, and brand control. Through proprietary methodology and software, IEC provides online tactical test planning and alignment, strategy resource allocation optimization (http://www. insideedgeconsulting. com/approach. html)], turnkey KOL Meet-the-Expert actionable strategies and tactics (http://www. insideedgeconsulting. com/approach. html)], actual guidelines through advisory board meetings, poster presentations, manuscripts and position papers. IEC also offers New Product Managers brand support service through IEC’s HotLine Weekly update service.

Contact:
Valerie Samson (Valerie @ insideedgeconsulting. com)
Address: Inside Edge Consulting Group
E-mail: inquiry @ insideedgeconsulting. com
Website: www. insideedgeconsulting. com
Phone: Tel: (609) 520 1300

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Clinical Tested "Agele" Shows Promise For Those Who Have Spent Years In The Sun

Clinical Tested "Agele" Shows Promise For Those Who Have Spent Years In The Sun

"Agele's" organic-aging skin care lets the body produce maximum new Cellular regeneration with natural scientifically selected, formulated, herbal plant ingredients.

Beverly Hills (PRWEB) July 7, 2006

“Agele” is the new organic platinum anti-aging skin care formula that is a winner in today’s market place is now available online at Pureagele. com. The formula lets the body produce maximum new cellular regeneration through organic, natural, scientifically selected and formulated, herbal plant ingredients.

Although a premium anti-aging product, the pure natural and organic skin care product line is geared toward the entire family. It began when Agele founder, LaShone Renee, decided she had enough of testing various skin care products on her son who was born with asthma, allergies and eczema. Renee brought her more than 9 years career experience in the biotech field to explore better options for natural skin care products.

I knew through my association with major biotech firms in the Bay area, in the labs did not tell the whole story. They most often ignored anything ‘natural’ or ‘chemical free.’ It just did not make sense that if we are supposed to eat healthy and chemical free, why would we want to put anything less that that on our skin? ” said Renee. "I thought it was possible to create a skin care line for the entire family that not only offered quality natural skin care, but also had replenishing qualities.” Renée’s mission soon bought on board Alaine Sankofa, who had more than 10 years of experience in the beauty and cosmetic industry. “We knew we wanted to create the essence of clean, healthy, regenerating and most of all, a natural supplement. We did that with Agele,” Renee said.

Renee and Sankofa blended their knowledge of the science and beauty industry to begin researching natural alternates with skilled chemist Dr. Shiail Shikakra of Washington, DC. The team spent four years of intense research and product development to produce the Agele skin and makeup product line. “The clinical trials and tests gave us remarkable results of rapid cellular regeneration capabilities that instantly improve skin, said Renee.”Now we are excited to share it with the public.”

Industry beauty experts agree the need for natural products is huge and vastly underdeveloped.

A beauty product such as Agele is a winner in today’s market place, “ said Leslie Meyer, professor of Biochemistry and Natural Science. “It stays true to its focus of using natural ingredients to produce a product that offers restorative qualities, especially for many age groups and skin types. Even at a glance the product label tells you that what is not in the product. That is as important as what is in the product. Often people think just being natural makes it good. What makes a natural product great is combining the scientific research to substantiate why particular ingredients are blended and the proven results. In that regard, Agele hits the mark.”

Agele CEO Renee also believes Agele hits the market for organic and natural skin care for the entire family. “We are offering a “Lifetime” money back on all our products,” said Renee. “That is how much we believe Agele will prove invaluable to our clients.”

Agele does not contain mineral oil, petroleum, propylene glycol, DPG, harsh detergents, drying DS alcohol, formaldehydes, lanolin, or Parabens. For more information, call 1- (877) Agele My (877-243-5339) or write 8350 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 200, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 or www. PureAgele. com.

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Scripps Health Named to Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” List in 2010

Scripps Health Named to Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” List in 2010

Scripps is one of two San Diego-based companies to make the list

San Diego (Vocus) January 22, 2010

Scripps Health has been named to Fortune magazine’s 13th annual list of America’s “100 Best Companies to Work For (http://money. cnn. com/magazines/fortune/bestcompanies/2010/snapshots/40.html).”

Scripps ranked No. 40 on this year’s list and is the second San Diego-based company to make the list since the list’s inception in 1998, joining Qualcomm.

“Scripps is honored to be acknowledged for the third time by Fortune as one of America’s premier employers,” said Chris Van Gorder, president and CEO of Scripps Health. “This accomplishment is a result of the entire organization’s efforts to create and maintain one of the most attractive work environments in the country, ultimately benefitting our staff and more than 1.6 million patients who come to us for medical care each year.”

Ranked No. 19 on the list for annual pay, Scripps’ success in creating an attractive work environment stems from listening to its employees’ feedback to set organizational priorities, including compensation, benefits and leadership development. Fortune recognized Scripps for staying competitive on salaries during the economic downturn by making biannual marketplace salary adjustments; offering a phased retirement option that allows older employees to work part time with full-time benefits; and paying bonuses to 11,275 employees in December 2009 for meeting performance objectives.

Despite the economic downtown, Scripps is still hiring. Last year the organization received more than 1.2 million website hits for employment. And Scripps invests heavily in the development of its people, which has increased career development and employee retention.

“Scripps recruits the best and the brightest and we are always looking for new career development opportunities for our staff,” says Vic Buzachero, corporate senior vice president of innovation, human resources and performance management for Scripps Health. “Last year we spent more than $1 million in tuition reimbursement for nearly 3,500 employees.”

Scripps has also demonstrated remarkable success with employee retention. Approximately 27 percent of Scripps’ workforce has been with the organization for more than 10 years, and about 10 percent have been with Scripps for more than 20 years.

Scripps’ turnover rate for nurses – one of health care’s most competitive employment sectors – stands at 9.5 percent, well below California and regional industry standards.

“I have worked in many San Diego hospitals and once I got to Scripps there was no doubt that it was where I was meant to stay,” says Linda Ingalls, an intensive care nurse at Scripps Mercy San Diego. “Scripps has a way of looking at the whole person and that allows me to work at my full potential. It’s the ultimate career destination.”

The list will appear in the Feb. 8 issue of Fortune and is available online now at www. fortune. com]. To select its “100 Best Companies to Work For (http://money. cnn. com/magazines/fortune/bestcompanies/2010/snapshots/40.html)” list, Fortune works with the Great Place to Work Institute to conduct the most extensive employee survey in corporate America. A total of 343 companies participated in this year’s survey and employees at those companies responded to a 58-question survey created by the Great Place to Work Institute, a global research and consulting firm.

The Fortune magazine ranking comes on the heels of two other national accolades Scripps Health has received for workplace excellence. For the sixth consecutive year, Scripps made AARP’s 2009 listing of the 50 Best Employers for Workers Over 50. Working Mother magazine named Scripps to its 2009 list of America’s 100 Best Companies for its family-friendly policies.

ABOUT SCRIPPS HEALTH
Founded in 1924 by philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps, Scripps Health is a $2 billion nonprofit community health system based in San Diego, Calif. Scripps treats a half-million patients annually through the dedication of 2,600 affiliated physicians and 12,700 employees among its five acute-care hospital campuses, home health care services, and an ambulatory care network of clinics, physician offices and outpatient centers. Recognized as a leader in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, Scripps is also at the forefront of clinical research and graduate medical education. In 2008, Scripps committed more than $150 million in capital and facility improvements across the San Diego region while providing significant charity care to the community – more than $268 million in uncompensated care in 2008. Scripps Health Foundation generated $46 million in charitable donations in 2008 to support the Scripps mission. More information can be found at Scripps. org.

Scripps Health includes: Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, two Scripps Mercy Hospital campuses, 10 Scripps Clinic locations, nine Scripps Coastal Medical Center locations, Scripps Home Health Care Services and Scripps Clinical Research Services. More information can be found at www. scripps. org.

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Skin Care Tips and Facts Launches Website

Skin Care Tips and Facts Launches Website

So many women are trading in the surgical knives and for a healthy skin care regimen to stay looking young, and with the nation’s economic state still in question, it’s no wonder the cosmetic world has been forced to find more affordable solutions.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) June 30, 2010

Inspired by real skin problems for real women Skin Care Tips and Facts Released it's new website as a tell all site. SCTF is a big believer in simple information that involves little changes to make an improvement to the skin. But not to worry the more invasive procedures, and aggressive treatments are explained as well.

Acne and wrinkles were always the major concerns when it come to caring for our skin, but with products like retin-A, and benzyol peroxide science has manage to move forward to make discoveries in more complex skin conditions like melasma, hyperpigmentation, rosacea and eczema.

SkinCare-Tips–and-Facts. com (http://www. skincare-tips-and-facts. com) is a guide for the everyday person, looking for an extra boost in their routine. Visitors will learn skin tips, like the best DIY (do it yourself)/ at-home kits to try, and what is an 'the absolute must' to invest it, treatment. There are product reviews, spa guides, videos, giveaways and skin diet tips for internal skin care ….. and much more! (http://www. skincare-tips-and-facts. com)

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“Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs” Technical Paper from Baxa Corporation Now Posted on PublicRelationsNewsroom. com For Media Access

“Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs” Technical Paper from Baxa Corporation Now Posted on PublicRelationsNewsroom. com For Media Access

Discussions from a scientific advisory board on the impact of USP 797 and the NIOSH Alert for guiding the safe handling of hazardous drugs in healthcare settings are the topics of a new technical paper posted at the Public Relations Newsroom Web site. This posting joins a related page at the Expert Information for Journalists Web site (Expert411.com) featuring James Jorgenson, RPh, MS, and Martha Polovich, MN, RN, AOCN, industry experts on the subject of safe handling. Polovich was featured recently in the May/June 2005 Journal of Community Oncology explaining the need for safe handling procedures and devices.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) December 24, 2005

With hazardous drug handling brought to the forefront of public scrutiny by USP 797 and the recent NIOSH Alert, a new technical paper has been posted at http://www. PublicRelationsNewsroom. com for media access. Baxa Corporation manufactures devices and systems for safe handling, packaging and distributing fluid medications.

The new safe handling technical paper is found at: http://publicrelationsnewsroom. com/_wsn/page13.html

The “safe handling of hazardous drugs” expert information page is found at http://www. expert411.com/_wsn/page9.html.

The Journal of Community Oncology article featuring Marty Polovich and detailing hazardous drug handling risks is found at: http://www. communityoncology. net/journal/articles/0203277.pdf

The NIOSH Alert, "Preventing Occupational Exposures to Antineoplastic and other Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings," reflects years of work by physician, nurse, pharmacist and scientific experts in collaboration with members of the broad-based NIOSH Hazardous Drug Safe Handling working group. Among the findings in the Alert are warnings that previous workplace precautions for containing hazardous drugs have been inadequate. Examples include:

"Sessink and Bos noted that 11 of 12 studies detected cyclophosphamide in the urine of healthcare workers tested, indicating continued exposure despite safety precautions." (page 17)

"Considering all the data, the weight of the evidence in occupationally exposed cohorts demonstrates an association between exposures to hazardous drugs and increases in various measures of genotoxicity..." (page 19)

"Recent evidence summarized in this Alert documents that worker exposure to hazardous drugs is a persistent problem. Although most air sampling studies have not demonstrated significant airborne concentrations of these drugs, the methodology employed in the past has come into question...and may not be a good indicator of environmental contamination of the workplace. All studies that examined surface wipe samples have determined that surface contamination of the workplace is common and widespread." (page 41)

The Alert recommends that employers improve environmental and employee protection where hazardous drugs are handled. The specific benefits of closed systems were called out:

"An investigation conducted in the US demonstrated a reduction in both the percentage of urine samples with measurable levels of cyclophosphamide or ifosfamide present and the concentration of the drugs in the urine following use of a closed-system device for six months..." (page 18)

"Transfers from primary packaging such as vials to dosing equipment (i. e., infusion bags, bottles or pumps) should be carried out using closed systems whenever possible. Devices that contain the product within a closed system during drug transfers limit the potential for aerosol generation, as well as exposure to sharps." (page 35)

A leading provider of devices and systems for the preparation, handling, packaging, and administration of liquid medications, Baxa Corporation manufactures and markets a wide range of healthcare products for use in hospitals, critical care units and alternate-site pharmacies. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, Baxa has subsidiaries and sales offices in Canada, the United Kingdom and Denmark, and distribution partners worldwide. Further information is available at http://www. baxa. com.

Click the following link to view a presentation by Jim Jorgenson, "Using a Closed System Device to Reduce Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Drugs." Jorgenson is Director of Pharmacy for the Huntsman Cancer Institute and Associate Dean for Professional Affairs at the University of Utah:

Http://www. isips. org/presentations/PhaSeal/player. html

Contacts:

Marian Robinson, Vice President, Marketing

Baxa Corporation: 800.567.2292 ext. 2157 or 303.617.2157

Maggie Chamberlin Holben, APR

Absolutely Public Relations

303.984.9801, 303.669.3558

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Dana Communications Selected as Agency of Record for the National Conference Center, Leesburg, VA

Dana Communications Selected as Agency of Record for the National Conference Center, Leesburg, VA

The National Conference Center (NCC) has selected Dana Communications to market its meetings and events business. Dana Communications is a leading hospitality and travel lifestyle marketing agency with offices in New York City, Princeton, NJ, the Carolinas and San Francisco, CA. Dana will provide integrated marketing services for the National Conference Center to promote its events capabilities and highlight its innovative initiatives that include environmentally friendly "green" practices and healthful "Food for Thought" dining options. Dana's services will include consultation and planning, e-marketing and website support, advertising and graphic design as well as media planning and placement.

Princeton, New Jersey (PRWEB) January 7, 2010

The National Conference Center (NCC) has selected Dana Communications to market its meetings and events business. As one of the nation's largest conference destinations, NCC convenes events for corporations, associations and government agencies. It also hosts social and corporate events at West Belmont Place, an elegant special events venue adjacent to the Center.

Located on 110 scenic acres just 45 minutes from Washington, D. C., the National Conference Center offers 250 meeting rooms and 917 guest rooms, plus a dining court, sports bar and fitness center. The Center specializes in training sessions, executive summits, board meetings, sales conferences and government education. It recently announced a contract on the General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule for core meetings business, providing meetings, training and events for government agencies and departments. NCC is a member of the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) and will host this group's annual meeting in 2011.

Dana Communications will provide integrated marketing services for the National Conference Center to promote its events capabilities and highlight its innovative initiatives that include environmentally friendly "green" practices and healthful "Food for Thought" dining options. Dana's services will include consultation and planning, e-marketing and website support, advertising and graphic design as well as media planning and placement.

Dana Communications is a leading hospitality and travel lifestyle marketing agency currently celebrating its 30th anniversary. Dana has offices in New York City, Princeton, NJ, the Carolinas and San Francisco, CA. Follow Dana Communications on Twitter and read their blog!

For more details or business inquiries, please contact Julia Zauner at jzauner(at)danacommunications(dot)com or 609-466-9187 x121

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Beverly Hills Dentist Finds Proprietary Gum Bleaching Technique Better than Laser Methods

Beverly Hills Dentist Finds Proprietary Gum Bleaching Technique Better than Laser Methods

Women and men throughout the United States, Los Angeles, and the world trust cosmetic dentist / periodontist Dr. Alex Farnoosh, who invented proven methods to cure pigmented gums, and help them improve their discolored gum appearance.

Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) May 10, 2008

It's not a treatment you hear much about, but for men and women living with dark gums, gum bleaching is a popular periodontal procedure. Recently, more and more people living with this condition have learned about a new laser technique to de-pigment gums, but Beverly Hills dentist / periodontist Dr. Alex Farnoosh has created a unique method to treat gum discoloration and has become a leader in this treatment. He urges people considering laser treatment to learn more about all available gum bleaching options that are more effective.

Gum discoloration can occur for several reasons. Commonly, people who have darker skin may be prone to a buildup of melanin in their gum tissue, additionally certain medications may cause gum discoloration to develop over time. Prior to any cosmetic gum treatment, a board certified dentist or periodontist (a specialist in gum treatment) needs to address any underlying gum disease to maximize oral health and ensure that the tissue is healthy before treatment may commence. This is best determined by a periodontist who is the most highly qualified in the diagnosis and treatment of gum disease.

Beverly Hills dentist / periodontist Dr. Farnoosh is a pioneer in gum bleaching treatment. He has authored several articles on his technique and is published in respected, peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Periodontology and Journal of Pathology. Few dentists offering laser gum bleaching have the years of experience and specialty knowledge Dr. Farnoosh has developed as an accomplished periodontist, university professor, published researcher, and celebrity cosmetic dentist in Los Angeles.

"I've been performing a proprietary gum bleaching technique for over 15 years," says Dr. Farnoosh. "I continue to see some of the initial patients who were treated, and even after all this time, the gum pigmentation has not returned. That gives my patients significant assurance that the results of their procedure will last many years."

Unlike Dr. Farnoosh's method, laser gum bleaching has a very short track record and relapse has proven to be a common problem. In addition, the long-term efficacy and extent of tissue damage caused by the laser technique has not been studied. "Laser treatment has not generated the same long term results, and is less comfortable for patients," says Dr. Farnoosh. Gum bleaching is safe to perform for patients from all walks of life and protects oral health.

All areas of gum discoloration can be treated with a single visit to Dr. Farnoosh's office in Beverly Hills. Dentists who are unfamiliar with gum bleaching techniques may incorrectly inform their patients that nothing can be done to permanently improve the appearance of the gums. Patients are often pleasantly surprised by how quickly the gum bleaching procedure can be performed. Because the amount of pigment saturation and location of gum discoloration varies from patient to patient, Dr. Farnoosh is able to carefully customize treatments based on a patient's needs

"Most of my patients have been bothered by the appearance of their gums and have been looking for a 'cure' for discolored gums for many years," adds Dr. Farnoosh. "When they find out about my practice and the safe, effective gum bleaching treatment I offer, they will travel great distances for expert oral care and a lasting cosmetic result."

In addition to gum bleaching, Dr. Farnoosh also offers cosmetic and microscopic plastic periodontal procedures to enhance esthetics and create a beautiful smile such as gum grafting, dental veneers, and lip lowering treatments for "Gummy Smiles" at his Beverly Hills office.

Dr. Alex Farnoosh (www. thetotalsmile. com) is a dentist / periodontist in Beverly Hills specializing in dental implants, cosmetic periodontal surgery, gum bleaching, and gum grafting. He serves patients from all over Los Angeles, the United States, and other countries. Dr. Farnoosh has published over 40 journal articles and research topics in dentistry and is the inventor of a patented method to treat discolored gums.

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Annual Conference to Educate New or Experienced Practitioners on the Science and Business of Weight Management

Annual Conference to Educate New or Experienced Practitioners on the Science and Business of Weight Management

2nd Annual Robard Corporation-funded Continuing Education Conference, to be held in Philadelphia on July 15-17, 2010, to feature nationally recognized lecturers focused on tackling the obesity epidemic.

Mount Laurel, NJ (Vocus) March 25, 2010

Robard Corporation formally announced today its 2nd Annual Continuing Education (CME/CEU) Conference, "The Science and Business of Weight Management for the New or Experienced Practitioner." The conference, which begins on July 15, 2010, in Philadelphia, will focus on the operational and treatment skills, techniques, and strategies healthcare professionals need to successfully open a new weight loss facility or enhance a current weight management program.

Obesity is an epidemic of mounting proportions. The World Health Organization reports that, “Globally, there are more than 1 billion overweight adults, at least 300 million of them clinically obese.” The problem has grown so much, in fact, that First Lady Michelle Obama formally announced in February what she called a "very ambitious" program to end the “American plague of childhood obesity in a single generation.”

Healthcare professionals are in a unique position to improve the quality of life for individuals who are obese and overweight. As the obesity epidemic progresses, healthcare professionals should look toward educational forums to learn the latest research advances, treatment strategies, and skills required to run a successful weight management business. To that end, Robard Corporation is pushing for education and is providing an opportunity for networking and the exchange of essential knowledge.

This year’s Robard funded CME/CEU conference features 13 nationally recognized lecturers, including John Hernried, M. D., F. A.C. P., Peter Howard Jones, M. D., F. A.C. P., Timothy Church, M. D., Ph. D., M. P.H., and Judy Beck, Ph. D., who will focus on practical applications that are grounded in real-world experiences. Their presentations, in addition to the “Ask the Expert” breakout sessions, offer comprehensive information and hands-on experience. Attendees will walk away with new treatment skills and business management strategies for application the moment they return to their weight management centers.

“Education and networking can help physicians overcome the barriers to treating obesity in their practices,” says Robert F. Kushner, M. D., Professor of Medicine at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a speaker at this year’s conference. “Educational conferences, like Robard’s Annual CME/CEU Conference, offer knowledge and training for managing overweight patients. And with that, physicians gain confidence in their ability to treat and change patient behavior. That is the key.”

For more information about Robard Corporation and its 2nd Annual Continuing Education (CME/CEU) Conference, "The Science and Business of Weight Management for the New or Experienced Practitioner," visit www. WeightConference. com], or call Jennifer McClure at 888.519.1192, ext. 3012.

Robard’s First Annual Continuing Education (CME/CEU) Conference sold out, so early registration is strongly encouraged. Dannemiller and the Center for Healthcare Improvement acknowledge an unrestricted educational grant from Robard Corporation in support of this CME activity.

About Robard Corporation:

Since 1976, Robard Corporation integrates scientific research with market vision to research, design and develop comprehensive weight management programs and nutritional products that enable its business partners to deliver high-quality, life-changing care to their consumers.

Robard’s business development team works directly with their partners to grow their businesses, providing business planning, marketing solutions and operational support to national corporations, hospital networks, physician practices, medical weight loss clinics, surgical facilities, and others.

Robard’s team of food scientists, nutritionists and behaviorists stay at the forefront of innovation to develop products and programs, resulting in over 100 delicious nutritional products.

Robard Corporation is a subsidiary of Food Sciences Corporation.

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New Faces on Facebook®: "ADHD Moms" Online Community Offers Tools for Moms of Children with ADHD

New Faces on Facebook®: "ADHD Moms" Online Community Offers Tools for Moms of Children with ADHD

In response to the rising trend of consumers seeking health information and everyday support online, McNeil Pediatrics™, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc, has announced the launch of the "ADHD Moms" online community housed on Facebook®.

Titusville, NJ (PRWEB) July 16, 2008

In response to the rising trend of consumers seeking health information and everyday support online, McNeil Pediatrics™, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc, has announced the launch of the "ADHD Moms" online community housed on Facebook®. Facebook® is a social networking site with more than 70 million active users. "ADHD Moms," available at www. facebook. com/adhdmoms (http://www. facebook. com/adhdmoms), is a unique online destination where mothers of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can go to hear directly from other moms about their personal experiences and get tips for raising children and adolescents with this challenging condition.

Leaders of the ADHD Moms community include: Patricia Quinn, MD, a nationally recognized pediatrician who treated children with ADHD for more than 30 years and now focuses on ADHD education, advocacy and research, and Debbie Phelps, a middle school principal whose son, Olympic gold medalist swimmer Michael Phelps, was diagnosed with ADHD at age nine.

"'ADHD Moms' is the first online community of its kind on Facebook®. There, moms of children with ADHD can get credible advice and information from ADHD experts and fellow moms in similar situations," said Dr. Quinn. "It is a resource where moms can turn for the support they often need when raising a child with this condition."

The ADHD Moms community will include monthly feature articles, a series of podcasts addressing various issues related to ADHD, personal testimonials, interactive monthly polls, and a collection of other ADHD resources. The ADHD Moms community leaders will act as a resource for other moms, offering their insights on a wide range of important topics such as how ADHD impacts the entire family, back-to-school preparation, inheritability of ADHD, helping children build confidence, managing ADHD during the summer and holiday seasons and much more.

"One of the things I found to be most helpful in dealing with Michael's ADHD was getting practical advice from other moms in similar situations," said Debbie Phelps. "As an educator for the past 34 years and the mother of a son with ADHD, I'm looking forward to sharing my experiences and providing support to other moms raising children with this condition. I encourage all mothers of children with ADHD to visit www. facebook. com/adhdmoms (http://www. facebook. com/adhdmoms) and experience this valuable resource."

Research has shown that there are 32 million moms online today, and social networking sites are the highest-visited areas of the Web for this demographic. The location of the ADHD Moms online community makes it an easily accessible resource to moms already actively networking Facebook®.

*Dr. Patricia Quinn is a paid consultant for McNeil Pediatrics™.
*Debbie Phelps is a paid spokesperson for the "ADHD Moms" initiative sponsored by McNeil Pediatrics™.

About ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common and treatable neurobehavioral condition, characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders in childhood. It affects an estimated four million children and adolescents in the United States.

About McNeil Pediatrics
McNeil Pediatrics™, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc, is committed to meeting the needs of medicine through the development of therapies specifically formulated for children and adolescents. McNeil Pediatrics™ now markets a treatment for children, adolescents and adults with ADHD in the US. McNeil Pediatrics™ is continuing to explore other new therapies to meet the special needs of children and the pediatric community. Visit http://www. mcneilpediatrics. net/ (http://www. mcneilpediatrics. net/) for more information.

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XOJET Surpasses Service Targets, Reduces Costs in Q4 Thanks to Telax Hosted Call Center

XOJET Surpasses Service Targets, Reduces Costs in Q4 Thanks to Telax Hosted Call Center

XOJET announced today that the implementation of a Telax Hosted Call Center solution resulted in improved service levels and a 30% reduction in customer service technology costs in Q4 of 2009.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 26, 2010

XOJET announced today that the implementation of a Telax Hosted Call Center solution resulted in a 30% reduction in customer service technology costs in Q4 of 2009. The private aviation company’s CIO Jim Prebil confirmed that the cloud-based solution provided by Telax Hosted Call Center also enabled the company to improve service levels with remote agents, an important factor particularly during the recent holiday season.

“In our business, customer service is everything. We simply cannot sacrifice customer experience in favor of cost savings. With Telax, our service levels actually improved and we achieved a 30% reduction in customer service technology costs,” explained Prebil. XOJET relies on a Telax Hosted Call Center solution to route calls to its numerous agents, who enjoyed the opportunity to work from home this holiday season. “Having remote workers allows us to maintain our commitment to our customers while providing our employees with a better work-life balance.”

Telax President Mario Perez commented, “XOJET has a brilliant business model, but their execution is even more impressive. We love having them as a customer. XOJET aims for the same thing we do: perfection.”

About XOJET:

Founded in 2006, XOJET has quickly become one of the world’s fastest growing private aviation companies, built on a unique business model that combines private jet ownership, membership and charter travel and a singular focus on providing the highest level of customer service at every point of the client’s experience. XOJET is backed by TPG, a leading global private investment firm with over $45 billion of capital under management.

XOJET’s award-winning, in-house safety and maintenance program rivals the world’s best commercial airlines, and has earned the highest ranking in four key categories - more than any other operator - from Aviation Research Group. XOJET has also been named a Robb Report “Best of Private Aviation” winner and one of Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing companies. For more information, visit www. xojet. com or call 888-759-6538.

About Telax Hosted Call Center:

Telax Hosted Call Center is North America’s leader in hosted call center solutions. Based in Toronto, Canada, Telax has been providing cloud-based business solutions to prominent public and private sector organizations since 1999. The simplicity delivered by Telax services enables clients like Burberry, CI Investments, Globalive Communications, Health Canada and the U. S. General Services Administration, to reduce costs and improve efficiency, so that they can do more with their most critical resource: people. For more information, visit Telax on the Web at www. telax. com. For the latest Telax news, visit http://www. telax. com/category/news (http://www. telax. com/category/news).

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From Beethoven to Bernstein: 2005 Bellingham Festival of Music is Luxury Living in the ‘Authentic’ Northwest

From Beethoven to Bernstein: 2005 Bellingham Festival of Music is Luxury Living in the ‘Authentic’ Northwest

World-class music, accommodations, spa services and outdoor recreation come together to make the perfect summer destination for the discriminating traveler.

Bellingham, WA (PRWEB) April 18, 2005

Unspoiled, relaxing, exhilarating--the Bellingham Mount Baker Region has it all for those looking for a lifestyle change or just an exceptional destination for summer. It’s all the beauty of the Hamptons without the traffic or crowds. It’s as wonderful as Woodstock, and it’s the relaxed side of celebrity living without the constraints of the paparazzi. In the Bellingham Mount Baker Region, luxury living includes outdoor activities such as golf on seven Championship courses. Golf Digest rated Bellingham the seventh best “golf city” in the nation out of 314 cities. Opportunities for mountain-biking, hiking, sailing and kayaking abound. Recently named one of the top “hippest, healthiest and most adventure packed” small cities in America by Men’s Journal, a variety of celebrities from the realms of film, television and literature make their homes in Bellingham (www. bellingham. org). The area is also home to the prestigious Bellingham Festival of Music, the internationally recognized musical celebration that includes classical, jazz, opera, and world music. The 2005 Festival with “music from the mountains to the sea,” runs August 6-21 and is just one example of luxury living in the ‘authentic’ Northwest.

Perfectly situated on Puget Sound and the I-5 Corridor, Bellingham is 90 miles from Seattle, just 50 miles from beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia. Whistler is only a plane ride away. Bellingham International Airport gives the discriminating traveler easy access to the entire region, making this unique locale perfect for that quick or extended luxury getaway. Reward yourself by taking in some of the most spectacular views of the San Juan Islands with a challenging hike up one of the many mountain recreation areas. Counter your nature to play hard with a relaxing luxury spa package from the Chrysalis Inn and Spa, which is “a respite for the body, mind and soul.” A waterfront hideaway on Puget Sound, but in walking distance to trendy, historic Fairhaven, the Chrysalis Inn and Spa, finds its inspiration in nature and combines it with Northwest sophistication and style. Pamper yourself with treatments guaranteed to work out all the knots—and only steps from posh and inviting accommodations fit for the celebrities and VIPs that have blazed the trail before you. Once you’re relaxed, enjoy evening bayside chamber and jazz concerts with the Bellingham Festival of Music or any of the 14 spectacular concerts by world-renowned artists at 7 different venues.

Now in its 13th season, the Bellingham Festival of Music, under the direction of famed maestro Michael Palmer, has built its reputation on attracting high-profile musicians, such as principal players from major American and European orchestras, in addition to stars like violinist Sarah Chang and piano virtuoso Garrick Ohlsson. Artists like former New York Philharmonic principal oboist, Joseph Robinson, who recently retired, return year after year to share their talents with the community and to relive the invigorating spirit that is found in the people and the beauty of the Bellingham Mount Baker Region. Mr. Robinson will be making his first appearance with the Festival since his departure from his 26-year tenure at the New York Philharmonic. He will spend his retirement in Bellingham, which consistently ranks in the top ten places in the United States to retire mainly due to its pristine geography, close proximity to Seattle and Vancouver, its university, and outstanding arts offerings.

The Festival commences on Saturday, August 6 with its Gala Opening that rivals any concert in any hall around the world. Opening night features the Bellingham Festival Orchestra, comprised of 40 symphonic “all-stars” from major American and European orchestras performing Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. Metropolitan Opera soprano, Heidi Grant Murphy and the Bellingham Festival Chorus will make the evening extra-special with their performance of the Poulenc Gloria and Ms. Murphy will also sing selected arias.

The following day, August 7, will see the Festival’s signature “Music in the Mountains” concert with the Bellingham Festival Chamber Players, featuring two performances and a salmon dinner at Mount Baker’s fabulous White Salmon Lodge. The Festival’s Chamber Music Series will continue with concerts by the Bellingham Festival Chamber Players at Bellingham’s First Congregational Church on August 10, as well as at the beautiful outdoor venue at Semiahmoo Resort Golf and Spa on August 16.

For those more attuned to jazz, the FestivalÂ’s Friday Night Jazz Series includes SeattleÂ’s always-popular gypsy jazz group Pearl Django at the Village Green in upscale but laid-back Fairhaven on August 12. The following Friday, the Portland-based Patrick Lamb Band, which currently opens for Grammy Award winner Diane Schuur, will warm up the green at Hotel Bellwether on the Bay overlooking Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands with hot classic jazz.

On Wednesday, August 17, world music lovers can experience the Vancouver-based musical group Silk and Bamboo. An event not to be missed, their Bellingham debut, Ancient and Contemporary Music for Chinese Instruments, will feature a world premiere by Canadian composer Mark Armanini, commissioned especially for the Festival.

The Festival will also feature a concert version of Leonard BernsteinÂ’s opera-meets-musical-theatre Candide with a roster of young, up-and-coming singing talent, the 2005 Bellingham Festival Orchestra and Chorus at the Mount Baker Theatre on Saturday, August 13. If all of this wasnÂ’t enough, the Festival will also host a piano recital, pre-concert talks and its Family Concert, all leading up to the grand finale on Saturday, August 20 at the Mount Baker Theatre. The final concert will celebrate the Brahms Violin Concerto with violinist Elmar Oliveira.

All tickets can be purchased through the Mount Baker Theatre Box Office at 360.734.6080. Season tickets for the 2005 Bellingham Festival of Music will go on sale Tuesday, May 31. Individual tickets ranging from $20-$28 will be available starting Monday, June 6, and can be purchased over the phone or online at www. mountbakertheatre. com. For more information and a detailed festival schedule, visit www. bellinghamfestival. org or e-mail info@bellinghamfestival. org.

Media requests for images or interviews should be directed to:

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Office: 212.946.5067

Cell: 360.739.9689

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MarketingExperiments. com Seeks Research Partners to Answer Questions About Online Video Marketing

MarketingExperiments. com Seeks Research Partners to Answer Questions About Online Video Marketing

How Valuable is Video for Marketers in a Web 3.0 World?

ATLANTIC BEACH, FL (PRWEB) August 12, 2006

In today’s world of YouTube, Google Video and MySpace, a camera and a little creativity can be used to promote anything from a Barbara Walters news clip to a homemade video about the “Evolution of Dance.” MarketingExperiments. com (MEC) is accepting 10 research partners for a comprehensive six-month study where MEC will explore the use of online video as a marketing tool.

“While marketers recognize the power and weight video is gaining with consumers and search engines, we still have a lot to learn about how online video can be used to market a product or service, drive free traffic to a Web site and increase page views per visit,” said Jalali Hartman, director of strategy for MEC. “Preliminary research for this study is giving us an exciting glimpse at the way online video may completely change the way companies market themselves online. We also anticipate this study will show us if video will become as crucial for search engine optimization today as search terms were in the 1990’s.”

Participants in the study will receive:

§ Design, hosting and production of one professionally produced video offer page,

§ Design, hosting and production of one professionally produced video trailer for distribution to major online video sites,

§ Design of one e-mail to introduce and distribute video, and

§ Research partnership recognition and study results featured in Marketing Experiments Journal.

MEC has a proven track record when it comes to discovering the most effective methods in Internet marketing. In a recently published study, MEC tested a series of carefully crafted e-mail messages in an attempt to recover abandoned orders for a large online service provider. Over a six-month period, the company was able to recover more than 4,000 lost sales. Beyond the nominal cost of sending the e-mails, these 4,000 sales were obtained without any additional marketing costs – dramatically increasing yield-per-visit and return-on-investment. MEC anticipates its upcoming online video marketing study will be just as insightful.

There is a one-time production and research fee for the applicants who participate in the MEC online video marketing study. To apply for the study or for more information please visit http://www. marketingexperiments. com/video-call. html (http://www. marketingexperiments. com/video-call. html).

About MarketingExperiments. com

MarketingExperiments. Com is an online marketing research laboratory dedicated to discovering “what really works” in Internet marketing. MEC engages in primary and secondary research and publishes results in the Marketing Experiments Journal. To conduct relevant, practical experiments, MEC partners with clients such as the New York Times, Reuters News Service LLC, and USA Health Care. MarketingExperiments. com is a member of the MEC Labs Group and a division of Digital Trust, Inc. For more information, please visit www. MarketingExperiments. com.

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RestaurantEdge Receives Key Endorsement

RestaurantEdge Receives Key Endorsement

RestaurantEdge Receives Key Endorsement

(PRWEB) June 19, 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RestaurantEdge of Charlevoix, MI received a key endorsement from Peter

Langlois, co-editor of Weekly Restaurant Connections and a nationally recognized culinary instructor at the Art Institute of

Houston.

"RestaurantEdge is one of my top ten website picks because it offers

Vital information about legal issues on a state-by-state basis, along with many helpful tools for today's restaurant operators. Among my favorites are the areas on

Costing and pricing not only food, but the all too often neglected areas of liquor, beer and wine. RestaurantEdge does a great service by removing the mystery of beverages and offering common sense advice."

RestaurantEdge, a website built by foodservice professionals, is

Committed to bringing information to the foodservice industry. It allows the foodservice professional to search a wide range of topics from a nationwide supplier directory and current news to health, labor, and treasury department information for all fifty states.

Eric Hahn, founder of RestaurantEdge, said today, "We greatly appreciate

That someone of Mr. Langlois' caliber in the industry ranks RestaurantEdge as one of the top information sources available."

RestaurantEdge can be contacted at P. O. Box 208, Charlevoix, MI 49720: 231-547-5897 or info@restaurantedge. com

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World Market for Breast Pumps to Reach 5.5 million units by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

World Market for Breast Pumps to Reach 5.5 million units by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Sales of breast pumps worldwide are projected to reach 5.5 million units by 2012. Factors wielding an impact on the market's growth include variations in annual birth rates, family disposable incomes, and product innovations.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) October 30, 2008

Breast pumps have been widely used for decades, particularly in developed countries in Europe and United States. These devices are used for various reasons such as temporary problems related to the baby or mother, so as to improve the breast-feeding experience. These pumps are also used in situations where the working mother is required to ensure that breast milk is available for her baby as long as possible. United States and Europe collectively account for over 78% of the world breast pumps market (http://www. strategyr. com/Breast_Pumps_Market_Report. asp), estimated in 2008, as stated by the recent report published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Non-powered breast pumps is the largest and the most mature product market, constantly challenged by newer and enhanced technologies in the marketplace. Non-powered breast pumps market (http://www. strategyr. com/Breast_Pumps_Market_Report. asp) in the U. S. is projected to reach 1.52 million units by 2015. The sedate growth in the conventional non-powered breast pumps market is more than offset by the healthy growth in the Powered Breast Pumps market (http://www. strategyr. com/Breast_Pumps_Market_Report. asp) worldwide. Growth in this segment is projected at 4.7% over the period 2011 through 2015. Powered breast pumps market in Europe is projected to reach 674 thousand units by 2012. Among the European regions, Germany United Kingdom and France are expected to garner larger slices of the European breast pumps market.

Leading global and regional players include Hollister Inc., Ameda Breastfeeding Solutions, Medela Inc., Phillips Avent, and Whittlestone Inc, among others. Integration of additional features in existing product lines has helped many companies to gain an edge over their competitors.

The report, titled "Breast Pumps: A Global Strategic Business Report", published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., covers major market dynamics, trends, issues, and competition pertaining to the market. Volume analytics are provided for the period 2000 - 2015. The report categorizes the market into Non-powered breast pumps and powered breast pumps segments. The report enumerates product innovations and introductions, recent developments, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. Analysis is presented for United States, Canada, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, and Rest of world.

For more details of this research report please visit http://www. strategyr. com/Breast_Pumps_Market_Report. asp (http://www. strategyr. com/Breast_Pumps_Market_Report. asp).

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) (http://www. StrategyR. com/) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world's largest market research publishers. The company employs over 700 people worldwide and publishes more than 880 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers a range of over 60,000 smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
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HealthForumOnline Adds Online Continuing Education Course on Differential Diagnosis for Medical Disorders with Presenting Psychological Symptoms

HealthForumOnline Adds Online Continuing Education Course on Differential Diagnosis for Medical Disorders with Presenting Psychological Symptoms

HealthForumOnline (HFO) has added a new online continuing education (CE/CEU) course entitled Medical Masquerade: Psychological Disorders and Medical Illnesses to their growing library of nationally-approved CE/CEU courses for psychologists, social workers, counselors, and nurses. Health professionals are often focused on alleviating a patient's presenting symptoms without the benefit of true coordination of care among an interdisciplinary team of health professionals. As such, there are times when hidden, yet central, medical illnesses and medication side effects which mimic psychological disorders can go undetected and untreated. To facilitate a more informed diagnostic process and targeted intervention this online CE/CEU course discusses medical illnesses and their associated medication side effects that can "masquerade" as psychological disorders within several relevant disease models such as endocrine disorders, cancer, pulmonary ailments, cerebral/neurologic dysfunction, cardiovascular disorders, sleep disorders, immune system conditions, metabolic disorders, hematologic disorders, vitamin/mineral disorders, and infections. HFO’s CE/CEU courses are theory - and evidence-based and are fast, convenient and especially cost-effective as health professionals have free ongoing access to course updates beyond completion of the CE activity.

Philadelphia, PA (Vocus/PRWEB) December 08, 2010

HealthForumOnline (HFO), a nationally-approved (APA, ASWB, NBCC, PSNA, CA-BBS) provider of online continuing education (CE) for psychologists, social workers, counselors, nurses and other allied healthcare professionals announces the addition of a new online CE/CEU course, Medical Masquerade: Psychological Disorders and Medical Illnesses to their extensive online CE resource library by the nationally-renowned author, lecturer and clinical psychologist Dr. Patricia A. Farrell.

At first glance, diagnosing psychiatric and psychological disorders may seem like a straightforward process, with the art of it expressed in making the correct differential diagnosis among DSM-defined mental disorders. However, when you consider that many medical diagnoses, particularly those involving the central nervous system (CNS), immune system, and/or causal factors related to disturbances of the endocrine or metabolic systems, have psychiatric components, the diagnostic process suddenly becomes much more complex. Specifically, the presence of an undetected medical illnesses or an insufficient examination into the possibility that a medical illness either exists or is contributing to the psychological symptoms that are salient in the patient's initial presentation may result in an inappropriate or missed diagnosis by the mental health practitioner. In addition, the medications often associated with the aforementioned conditions may have side effects that are of a psychiatric nature and/or when multiple medications are taken, as is common among geriatric patients, the interaction effect can lead to the development of delusions, hallucinations, sleep disturbances, cognitive impairment and other changes in mental status.

"As the incidence of medical mimics of psychiatric disorders is high and certain patients are particularly vulnerable, clinicians should rule out these medical conditions before making a purely psychiatric diagnosis" notes Dr. Farrell. She adds that "diagnostic accuracy will not only allow for optimal treatment planning and outcome expectations" for both the clinician and the patient, but will also enable the clinician to avoid the legal and ethical issues that may arise in caring for patients who have medical illnesses that mimic psychiatric disorders.

Toward this end, Dr. Farrell’s new online CE/CEU course presents a more thorough understanding of the interplay of medical and psychiatric disorders. It progresses from a discussion of the prevalence of these disorders, provides ways to improve diagnostic assessments, outlines 9 psychological/psychiatric tests for mental status, mood, anxiety and psychosis, includes an overview of medical illnesses that may have psychiatric symptoms, and an outline of major categories of these medical illnesses with relevant statistics on the incidence of the illnesses and the usual age groups affected. Familiarity with the psychological assessments will enable the clinician to most accurately make the appropriate diagnosis which will guide the subsequent treatment.

This is the third continuing education course that Dr. Farrell has authored for HealthForumOnline. Formerly a medical consultant for disability determinations, and an educator at both the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as an instructor for medical students, Dr. Farrell’s two other online CE courses are related to Social Security Disability (SSD) report writing for mental health professionals; one focusing on adults and one focusing on children. In addition, Dr. Farrell has appeared regularly on such national TV shows as The Today Show, Good Morning America, The View, Court TV, CNN, E! Entertainment, Anderson Cooper 360, National Geographic, MSNBC, ABC World News, The O’Reilly Factor, Inside Edition, VH1, and Fox & Friends. She has been interviewed by national publications including the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Atlanta Constitution, The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Working Women, Self, Real Simple, Men's Health, and Life and Style. She is currently the WebMD moderator for the Anxiety/Panic Board and has recently written two books, How to Be Your Own Therapist: A step-by-step guide to taking back your life and It’s Not All in Your Head: Anxiety, Depression, Mood Swings, and Multiple Sclerosis, published by Demos Health.

Psychologists, social workers, counselors, nurses and other allied health professionals can chose from HFO’s 19 categories of continuing education (CE) topics related to health psychology and behavioral medicine (i. e., ethics, cancer adaptation, women’s health, cultural diversity, eating disorders, reproduction/sexuality, aging/gerontology, pediatric behavioral medicine, assessment, chemical dependency, chronic/acute illness, clinical intervention, group therapy, infectious disease, long-term care, neuropsychology, pain management, spirituality, LGBT issues) containing 70 online CE courses that are fast, convenient and cost-effective. All HFO CE courses and supporting materials are available online or as downloadable, transportable PDFs. Participants print their own CE certificates. Lastly, HFO routinely updates our online CE courses, notifies customers of these updates and enables customers to review these updates for free online even after they have completed the CE activity and generated their CE certificate.

For more information on this course or a complete listing of titles in our online CE resource library, visit HealthForumOnline. com.

About HealthForumOnline:

HealthForumOnline (HFO) is approved as a provider of CE courses by the American Psychological Association, the National Board of Certified Counselors, the Association of Social Work Boards, and several state professional organizations, including the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation, and the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. HFO’s CE Program’s Advisory Committee and authors are comprised of over 60 nationally-recognized experts in behavioral medicine.

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