Good Vibrations Announces Enhanced Education Program

Good Vibrations Announces Enhanced Education Program

Leading Adult Retailer Focuses on Sexual Health through a Robust New Education Program

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) February 4, 2010

Good Vibrations (http://www. goodvibes. com (http://www. goodvibes. com)), the legendary San Francisco-based company that takes pride in providing accurate information on sexuality and toys for grown-ups, is proud to announce the expansion of their education program.

For over 30 years, Good Vibrations has provided in-depth, objective information on a broad range of sexual health issues. People turn to Good Vibrations to answer their most pressing and personal sexual health care questions. Through nationwide public education campaigns and personal assistance, Good Vibrations has supported and promoted the advancement of sexual health.

Good Vibrations’ Education and Outreach department now boasts seven programs. The new 2010 line-up of education programs include:

Ask Our Doctors
When Good Vibrations was founded in 1977, advice from qualified sex experts and specialists became a significant part of the company’s mission and foundation. Good Vibrations employs two in-house PhDs, Carol Queen (http://www. carolqueen. com (http://www. carolqueen. com)), an award-winning, world-renowned sexologist, author and founder of The Center for Sex and Culture (http://sexandculture. org/about-us/founders. html (http://sexandculture. org/about-us/founders. html)) and Charlie Glickman, who received his doctorate in Adult Sexuality Education from the Union Institute and University in Cincinnati. He offers classes on sexuality for psychotherapists and workshops on teaching for sex educators. Together, Doctors Queen and Glickman lead the company’s education and outreach initiatives.

No other adult retailer can boast the collective knowledge and know-how of these two. Dr. Queen, who has been with the company since 1992, has long been a resource for dozens of national magazines and television outlets. She has been featured on ABC Nightline, NBC News, HBO’s Real Sex, The History Channel, Redbook, Playboy, SELF Magazine and many more. The Ask Our Doctors program is a hands-on advice session in Good Vibrations’ stores featuring Good Vibrations' staff sexologists, other sex educators and experts. Customers at the stores can get personalized information and advice from Dr. Queen, Dr. Glickman and their presenting colleagues. Ask Our Doctors focuses on topics dealing with sexuality and health concerns, including sex and menopause, sex and pregnancy, sexual enhancement tips and practices, polyamory and relationships.

New! Pleasure-Ed Series
The Pleasure-Ed Series is a collection of educational films developed by staff sexologist Dr. Carol Queen. The films include information from recognized sex experts, as well as personal experiences from real people. In addition to instruction, authentic pleasure is depicted to inspire and enhance viewer's sexual exploration. They are offered as on DVD at Good Vibrations and other adult stores, as well as Video on Demand (VOD) at Goodvibes. com. The first title, “Going Down: the Official Guide to Cunnilingus” releases on February 12, with more educational titles soon to follow.

After Hours Programs
One of the most popular educational offerings from Good Vibrations, these are dynamic, in-store, interactive sex and relationship presentations and workshops on a wide range of topics including relationships, polyamory, BDSM, anal sex, erotic massage, sex and pregnancy, flirting, lap dancing and role play. In 2009, Good Vibrations hosted 76 workshops for 1130 customers. For the After Hours schedule, visit http://www. goodvibes. com/content. jhtml? id=298 (http://www. goodvibes. com/content. jhtml? id=298) for San Francisco or
http://www. goodvibes. com/content. jhtml? id=1738 (http://www. goodvibes. com/content. jhtml? id=1738) for Brookline.

Good Vibrations University (GVU)
This is an interactive webinar program for sex retailers and pleasure party providers. Good Vibrations realized there are many retailers in the U. S. who do not have the resources to educate their sales staff. So, Good Vibrations Education Program Manager Dr. Charlie Glickman built a series of unique, one-of-a-kind classes that cover 6 topics: sexual anatomy, vibrators, dildos and harnesses, condoms and lubes, anal and sex-positive sale techniques. Dr. Glickman teaches the courses online. On-location courses may be arranged upon special request.

Off-Site Sex Ed Program
Good Vibrations takes great pride in the fun and engaging workshops they produce for community groups, service agencies, university groups and classes. Clients include Stanford University, Brown University, AmeriCorps, Planned Parenthood, and The National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The most popular classes are The Physiology of Pleasure, Sex Toys and Sex-Positivity. Workshops with customized curriculum can also be created by request. Good Vibrations' Education department led 131 workshops in 2009, with over 4000 attendees.

Sex Educator/Sales Associate Training
Working at Good Vibrations requires an open, non-judgmental approach to sex, and the company takes education and providing a safe space very seriously. Since communication, boundaries, sexual health practices, anatomy, toy knowledge and keeping up with the latest information are all essential, they go the extra mile to make sure that their staff members have the information and training they need. Good Vibrations coined the term SESA, Sex Educator/Sales Associate, and pioneered the rigorous training model. To obtain the title of SESA, staffers must go through a series of classes and more than 20 hours of education on all things sex related. Employees are also part of a continuing education program to keep them updated on products, materials, health issues and more. Good Vibrations is the only retailer in the country who requires that their staff members complete this extensive training in order to be allowed on the sales floor or on the customer service phone line.

NEW! GV House Calls
The newest Good Vibrations education offering, GV House Calls, is the web version of Ask Our Doctors. Customers can get quick and accurate responses to all their sexuality and sexual health questions in real time, online. http://www. goodvibes. com/ (http://www. goodvibes. com/)

"With these new additions to our education and outreach portfolio, Good Vibes continues our tradition of bringing valuable resources, accurate information and excellent products and services to our customers," said Good Vibrations' Staff Sexologist Dr. Carol Queen. "We see education not only as our mission, but our responsibility."

Good Vibrations' COO Jackie Strano added, "Our educational mission is in direct lockstep with our retail mission. It always has been. We take tremendous pride in all of our educational workshops and classes, and stay current with the newest sexual health news and information. As they have for over 30 years, customers and retailers can count on our expertise and acumen, and people can look forward to more educational offerings from Good Vibrations in 2010."

About Good Vibrations:
Good Vibrations is the San Francisco-based retailer trusted for more than three decades to provide a comfortable, safe environment for finding sex-positive products and educational materials to enhance one's sex life. Good Vibrations offers its products through its retail stores and website http://www. goodvibes. com (http://www. goodvibes. com).

Contact:
Camilla Lombard
415/974-8985 x201
Camillal(at)goodvibes(dot)com
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Beauty. Style. Wellness. Celebrity. Jolie Live Pretty

Beauty. Style. Wellness. Celebrity. JolieÂ…Live Pretty

An official announcement of a hot new beauty, wellness and celebrity publication for women of color, entitled, "Fabulush presents...Jolie".

New York, NY (PRWEB) September 14, 2005

Beauty captivates. It inspires. It transforms. It ignites desire.

Fabulush presents…Jolie™ is more than just another glossy publication. It is the ultimate beauty magazine that focuses on the total look and well-being of multicultural women. Incorporating hair and skin care, cosmetics, fragrances, health, nutrition, happiness and great fashion finds, Jolie emerges as a vital beauty resource devoted to helping women of color own their beauty!

Owned and operated by Fabulush, Inc., Jolie is scheduled for bimonthly publication, with distribution in major national and international markets. Its highly anticipated debut hits newsstands September 20th, 2005. Vivica A. Fox, on board as the Editor-at-Large, is very excited about the project, stating that she is “proud to be a part of something fresh and innovative for this vast audience of fashion-forward women.”

Alicia Marie Rivers, Editor-in-Chief of Jolie, explains why Vivica was the perfect fit. “Ms. Fox was chosen for this position because she truly embodies the spirit of the Jolie woman…brave, confident, sexy, stylish – choosing Vivica was a key element of the overall marketing strategy of Jolie magazine. With the publication’s mantra being ‘live pretty’, she was an excellent choice for promoting the message of self-love, sisterhood, and fabulush living.”

“Jolie readers will have the opportunity to experience a genuine connection with one of the most relatable female actresses today,” concludes Rachel Breton, Marketing and Advertising Director of the publication. “Considered by many women as being ‘just one of the girls’, Vivica exudes a ‘realness’ that resounds within our community.”

Jolie is celebrating its launch with a star-studded soiree in the trendy Manhattan neighborhood of Tribeca on September 17th, as part of a whirlwind promotional tour that began in South Beach, Miami, earlier this summer. “We’re bringing this magazine to all the girls!” exclaims Natalie Harewood, Director of Public Relations for Jolie. “There’s nothing out there like it that really celebrates the unique, diverse beauty of women of color…nothing quite like Jolie.”

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Breaking News:...There is ONLY ONE Disease and ONE Cure...Here It is

Breaking News:...There is ONLY ONE Disease and ONE Cure...Here It is...

According to the Microzymian theory, there is only ONE diseaseÂ…being too acidic. 400 or so conditions that the medical profession calls disease, such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney or liver failure are the results of being TOO ACIDIC. This is our solution for reversing this trend.

(PRWEB) September 23, 2004

According to the Microzymian theory, there is only ONE diseaseÂ…being too acidic.

When you are too acidic for an extended period of time, the disease of being too acidic manifests itself in any one of the 400 or so conditions that the medical profession calls disease, such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney or liver failure.

Cancer is not a disease, but merely a very severe condition or symptom of the disease of being too acid.

If the acid pH is not reversed, bacteria, yeast, fungus and mold will continue to perform the function that Mother Nature designed them for, that is to recycle your body ‘back to the dust from whence you came.’

There is only One Cure for All Diseases, a Balanced pH.

Let me give you a basic understanding about normal body chemistry and pH balance.

A pH of 7 is neutral, which is the pH of distilled water, neither acid or base.

The pH of acids range from 1 to 7, 1 being the strongest acid, such as sulfuric acid.

The higher the number, the weaker the acid. A soft drink is very acidic with a pH of about 2.

Above 7 up to 14 is a base (alkaline). Milk of Magnesia is a fairly strong base with a pH of 10.5 while baking soda, used frequently to neutralize acids, is only 8.8.

So the bottom line is...Nobody Cares About You Like You Do.

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New Children's Series Jalan Sesama Debuts on Trans7: Production Addresses Issues Affecting Preschoolers in Indonesia

New Children's Series Jalan Sesama Debuts on Trans7: Production Addresses Issues Affecting Preschoolers in Indonesia

From encouraging healthy habits to dealing with the aftermath of a flood, Jalan Sesama tackles serious issues impacting the children of Indonesia. But what makes this new children's series so effective is its ability to marry life lessons with a sense of community, pride and humor. Produced by nonprofit educational organization Sesame Workshop in association with Jakarta-based Creative Indigo Production, Jalan Sesama features some furry friends, along with a few celebrity guests, helping children learn basic cognitive and social skills, while representing the vibrant diversity of the country's vast archipelago. The daily series, 52 half-hour episodes, debuts on Trans7, February 18, 2008.

JAKARTA, Indonesia & NEW YORK (PRWEB) February 13, 2008

 "We are thrilled to introduce Jalan Sesama, which represents the many faces and places of Indonesia, to our young viewers," said Robby T. Winarka, Managing Director, Creative Indigo Production. "Utilizing music, humor, and some famous friends, the series encourages interaction and exploration in homes and beyond!"

The first episode takes place at the bale-bale where viewers will meet the Muppets and human characters of Jalan Sesama as they get ready for the opening of the new library. The preparations lead to a ceremony and celebration that includes plenty of singing, dancing, and merrymaking! Live action and animation films are woven throughout each episode reinforcing the curriculum goals and showcasing Indonesian culture, tradition, language, and the arts.

Future storylines include:

-- A family who has lost everything due to flooding. They come to stay with their friends at Jalan Sesama, where the characters lend their support and donate both their time and material things to help the family.

-- A visit from Pak Dalang, a puppeteer who regularly visits Jalan Sesama. He not only puts on a show for the friends, he also teaches them how to make their very own shadow puppets.

-- A visit to the doctor. Dr. Susan helps the characters learn about staying healthy and teaches them how to stand in line and wait their turn at the clinic.

-- How to take a photo. Icha and Putri must figure out how to organize their friends so that they can all fit in the frame when their picture is taken.

The first season will also feature live action films of the orangutan conservation in Kalimantan and the one-horned rhinoceros conservation in Ujung Kulon. Both animals are endangered and are represented by the Muppet characters Tantan and Jabrik.

Animals aren't the only ones dropping by Jalan Sesama. Drummer Gilang Ramadhan, Alford the Magician, soap star Irgi Fahrezi, trumpet player Eric Awuy, a capella group Jamaican Cafe, TV presenter Susan Bactiar, legendary Keroncong singer Hetty Koes Endang, movie star Surya Saputra, group Tangga, and legendary Titiek Puspa all join in on the fun this debut season.

"Collaborating with our local partners on the ground--Creative Indigo Production, Trans7, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)--we've created wonderful storylines and colorful characters that we hope will resonate with the children of Indonesia," said Ginger Brown, Sesame Workshop's Executive Producer for Jalan Sesama. "The series, full of laughter, adventure, and surprises, encourages viewers to appreciate and celebrate the diversity that surrounds them."

"Jalan Sesama is one of TRANS7's response to our audience who greatly show their appreciation for education and entertainment programs which we have committed to in our program line up," says Achmad Ferizqo Irwan, Programming General Manager, TRANS7. He further added, "Jalan Sesama is also expected to enhance our image in providing good quality and safe programming for the family audience with the hopes that we will help increase children's intelligence through edutainment programs.

Jalan Sesama engages local educators and child development experts in creating relevant and age-appropriate content. The series will address issues specific to the region such as encouraging young children to protect the environment and appreciate diversity.

In addition to the TV series, Gramedia Publishing will begin producing Jalan Sesama magazine, a monthly children's publication with games and activities featuring the Muppet characters. The magazine will debut on newsstands beginning April 2008.

Initial funding for Jalan Sesama is made possible by the people of the United States of America through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Iatria Health Center Announces Addition Of Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine

Iatria Health Center Announces Addition Of Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine

Dr. Angela Baylis, Doctor of Chiropractic and Managing Director of Iatria Health Center, has announced that the organization will now offer Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, including Chinese herbs, to the centerÂ’s current chiropractic and applied kinesiology health services.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) May 21, 2005

Dr. Angela Baylis, Doctor of Chiropractic and Managing Director of Iatria Health Center, has announced that the organization will now offer Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, including Chinese herbs, to the centerÂ’s current chiropractic and applied kinesiology health services. Acupuncture can be used to treat diabetes, weight loss, stress, chronic pain, and the effects of aging. The safe and painless treatments can ease long-standing headaches caused by accidents or migraines. Oriental MedicineÂ’s benefits assist acupuncture in detoxifying the body and releasing pent-up energy.

“Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine complement our existing services while opening up the door to a whole new world of health practices,” said Baylis. “Our expanded knowledge of acupuncture will be a valuable asset to the health center’s goal of promoting an wide-ranging view of well-being that fits any lifestyle.”

About Iatria Health Center:

Dr. Angela Baylis, DC and Iatria Health Center offer full service chiropractic and applied kinesiology health services, as well as acupuncture and oriental medicine, under the supervision of qualified doctors who aid in a clientÂ’s total well being. Using a holistic approach, which addresses the whole person, not just the systems, Iatria Health Center provides comprehensive, personalized health care, along with superior service, in a relaxing and inviting atmosphere. For more information, call 919 861-8944 or on the Internet www. iatriahealthcenter. com. Iatria Health Center is associated with Iatria Day Spa, which specializes in such services as massage, facials, manicures, pedicures, body treatments, waxing, tinting, laser hair removal, and spa day packages.

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Global Market for Smart Cards to Reach US$26.9 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Global Market for Smart Cards to Reach US$26.9 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Smart Cards market. Although current growth remains moderated by the recent world economic recession, the world smart card market is nevertheless forecast to recover poise in the short-to-medium term period to reach US$26.3 billion by the year 2015. Growth during this period will be driven by post recession resurgence in planned infrastructure and security projects, the ongoing efforts to replace traditional magnetic-stripe cards in banking/financial institutions with latest chip-and-pin payment technology, increase in adoption of contactless smart cards, and the ever increasing need for greater security, processing and storage capacities. Sturdy demand from financial/banking and security industries also augurs well for the market.

San Jose, CA (Vocus) October 28, 2010

As enterprises and government institutions continue to embrace Internet and networks for storage and dissemination of critical information, smart cards play a crucial role in securing such data. With its exceptional processing capabilities and enhanced memory, smart card has found widespread use across a gamut of applications. As businesses continue to evolve in a dynamic global market, smart card usage has also expanded to cover various applications across varied markets. With rising concerns related to security, fraud, and data privacy, applications based on information technology and wireless communications will fast transition towards smart cards to address such issues. Smart cards have embraced several rapid technological developments over the years, which led to its greater adoption in the marketplace.

However, in this current climate of economic weakness, the global smart cards market stands tested, as many companies have delayed capital expenditure, and put their major security projects on hold. The IC market especially took a significant hit, as caution reigned among distribution channels, who remained on the sidelines due to lack of credit and fear of building up excess inventory. At the time of replenishing inventories by late 2009, most card manufacturers and issuers had pruned down their production output and thus there was inadequate supply in the market. Also, cost pressures were high as IC manufacturers grappled to maintain orders and operate plants at full capacity. As a result, the smart card industry missed an opportunity to hail higher volume and revenue growth in 2009-2010 due to overcautious inventory as well as production policies.

Whilst 2009 and 2010 proves to be soft years for smart card manufacturers, the long-term outlook for the market still remains very positive. With the recession at its tail’s end, a quick resurgence in planned security and infrastructure projects will come on stream, that promises to drive the market for smart cards, post recession. Another noteworthy factor that promises to drive growth is the ongoing shift to replace traditional magnetic-stripe cards in banking/financial institutions with latest chip-and-pin payment technology, which is still in the early stages for many regional markets. A strong political thrust has surfaced in the form of EMV (Europay-MasterCard-Visa), which will accelerate this shift from magnetic cards to chip based smart cards. Also, increasing concern for safety and security will fuel migration of the bank debit/credit card population to the chip &pin card format, as sponsors and card issuers seek to curtail frauds associated with magnetic stripe cards. Contactless smart cards especially will be a key spark for smart card industry revenue, having gained traction in payment and ticketing applications around the world. Growing awareness over the benefits of adopting smart card technology among business enterprises will additionally fuel the market for smart cards in the years to come.

As stated by the new market research report on smart cards, Europe continues to remain the largest regional market for smart cards, by value. Japan is the fastest growing regional market, waxing at a CAGR of about 11.5% over the analysis period. Growth in this market will be especially driven by demand from market segments such as mobile phones, electronic payments, public transit systems, set-top boxes for satellite television segment and from road toll collection programs, and government ID schemes. By product, microprocessor cards represents the most prominent segment, growing at a CAGR of about 9.8% over the analysis period, driven by growth in major developments in the micro-payment and e-passport segments. On the other hand, memory cards market will continue to decline steadily, and account for a miniscule portion of the smart card industry bearing no sizeable impact on global revenues and volumes.

Major players in the marketplace include ASK, Austria Card GmbH, Gemalto N. V., Giesecke & Devrient GmbH, Oberthur Technologies Card Systems, Morpho e-Documents, STMicroelectronics, ST Incard S. r.l., among others.

The research report titled “Smart Cards: A Global Strategic Business Report”, announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, company profiles, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. The report provides market estimates and projections in value (US$ million) and volume (million units) for major geographic markets including the United States, Canada, Japan, Europe Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World. Product segments analyzed include Memory Cards and Microprocessor Cards. Market estimates and projections are also provided in terms of end-use sectors - Telecommunications, Financial/Banking, Government/Healthcare, Security, Public Transportation, and Others (Pay TV & Educational/Campus Solutions).

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit –
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75 Trees in NYC's Central Park Will Receive Much Needed Care

75 Trees in NYC's Central Park Will Receive Much Needed Care

Announcement of a community service project for NYC's Central Park that will provide environmentally sensible care to approximately 75 trees in the East Meadow on Tuesday, May 13 from 8 A. M to 3:30 P. M. A team of 25 volunteers from SavATree have donated their expert tree care services.

Bedford Hills, NY (PRWEB) May 10, 2008

In honor of the 150th anniversary of the Olmsted and Vaux Greensward Plan, SavATree (www. savatree. com) announced a large-scale community service project that will provide expert care to approximately 75 trees in the East Meadow of New York City's Central Park. The work will be performed by a team of 25 volunteer arborists and senior managers on Tuesday, May 13 between 8 A. M. and 3:30 P. M.

"The goal of the project is to enhance the natural beauty of the East Meadow knoll, maximize safety along pathways, and open up the view. We hope to restore some of the sense of limitless space that was a key component of the Greensward Plan for Central Park," says SavATree Vice President Ralph Robbins. He adds, "We're going to need to use a variety of pruning techniques on a wide range of species. There are lindens, cherries, sugar maples, red maples, white pines, elms, crabapples and sycamores that need care." A handful of invasive plants in poor health will be removed, and chipped wood from the project will be reused in other areas of the park. The volunteer crew will also plant a commemorative crabapple tree on site. "We're excited to be able to make a significant contribution to such an iconic and historic American landscape," says Robbins.

Russell Fredericks, Director of Horticulture at The Central Park Conservancy, worked with SavATree to identify the area of the park in need of professional tree care on this scale. Robbins says, "Russell's knowledge of the park and support played a big role in making this project possible." Visit www. centralparknyc. org for information about The Central Park Conservancy and the Greensward Plan. The East Meadow is on the north end of the park and accessible from the East 102nd street entrance. The rain date is Wednesday, May 14.

About SavATree
SavATree is the green choice for tree, shrub and lawn care. The company is an Environmental Protection Agency Performance Track Partner, an Audubon International Partner for the Environment and accredited by the Tree Care Industry Association. Certified arborists provide expert analysis, recommendations, and environmentally sensible services to help customers maximize the health, beauty, safety and value of their landscapes. Services include tree pruning, tree fertilizer, insect control treatments, tree disease diagnosis, organic tree and lawn care, hybrid program options and more. SavATree is headquartered in Bedford Hills, NY with 19 branch offices servicing homeowners, businesses, institutions and historic properties in CT, DC, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA. For more information, please call 914-864-3160 or visit www. savatree. com.

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GBK Productions Partners Up with STOLI on the Grand Opening of Its Iconic Hotel

GBK Productions Partners Up with STOLI on the Grand Opening of Its Iconic Hotel

GBK Productions created another spectacular gift to entice the Celebrities while they danced the night away to DJ Danny Masterson.

Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) May 5, 2007

The Opening Night of the Stoli Hotel, Inspired by the Hotel Moskva, the iconic hotel on Stoli's bottle label, was a great success. It was overwhelming how many people were lining outside the doors to get into this beautifully created hotel. Celebrities like Paris Hilton, the Pussy Cat Dolls, Adam Brody, Gavin DeGraw, James Blunt, and many other danced the night away to DJ Mom Jeans/Danny Masterson and DJ Steve Aoki/Kid Millionaire.

No Party is complete without a gift suite, so Stoli partnered up with the reputable GBK Productions who created an exclusive suite for the celebs to hang out and be gifted a myriad of items. They had the luxury of chilling out on Robert Craymer's eco furniture, as they sipped Dare Devil Energy Drinks and ate the savory food from Sky's Gourmet Tacos, which everyone went crazy about. Just in case the celebs didn't have enough of this that evening, a "SKY'S UNLIMITED" card was given to them to enjoy this fine cuisine anytime they want throughout the year and Dare Devil offered to deliver cases of their fantastic energy drinks to them at home on a monthly basis… Many of the celebs went crazy about Power Crunch bars being given away too. Gavin Keilly, President of GBK heard them saying, "this is tastiest healthy bar I have ever had."

Mood-Factory definitely set the "mood" with their amazing mood changing lamps. These lamps were a Huge Hit as they were also given out to all the celebs present. Many of them couldn't wait to take to them home to change the mood of their significant other... As most suites have a majority of women's products, there was a great mix for both sexes at this suite. The guests received their choice of a Surf Board, body board or skin board from renowned RebelBoards, 10 Hours of amazing Concierge Service from Dream Weaver Concierge. They added to their cool wardrobe with Hoodies & Outergear from Punkin & Sweetie, an extremely Hip T-Shirt from RAK, a cool Fluffy Joes Women's Tee, a slick Beanie with built in head phones from Tooks International, Issac Mizrahi Women's shoes and gorgeous jewelry from "Understated Designs." They also have to look good, so LaserAway gave them certificates to grab any of their many treatments they offer, Barbar gave them one of their highest end blow-dryers, Malibeauty helped them keep their skin looking young and beautiful with their fantastic products and "Sumbody" kept them smelling clean with the high-end bath salts & soaps they offered…

For those that had kids, nieces, or nephews, they had something to take home to them too. Baby Rab had an assortment of very cool gear, including jackets and bibs. Rusty Bumper also provided the most adorable Onezee's & and t-shirts for the toddlers they had a home.

Last, but certainly not least, all the celebrities that walked through this amazing suite received a trip to one of 500 places in the world for up to 3 months. Yes, all expenses will be covered; however this was not your typical trip. I-to-I Meaningful Travel is providing the celebs an opportunity to have fun, see the world, and give back in the process. It is definitely a "feel-good" trip.

Other amenities include onsite manicures, pedicures, and other spa services by Green Bliss Eco Spa.

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Free User Friendly CD of Texas Citrus Recipes and Images for Food Writers

Free User Friendly CD of Texas Citrus Recipes and Images for Food Writers

Everyone is interested in eating healthfully, and incorporating fruits and vegetables into their diets! TexaSweet is helping you bring Texas Rio Star Grapefruit recipes to the forefront of this movement.

Mission, TX (Vocus) January 18, 2010

Everyone is interested in eating healthfully, and incorporating fruits and vegetables into their diets! TexaSweet is helping you bring Texas Rio Star Grapefruit recipes to the forefront of this movement.

Texas Rio Star grapefruit is a unique variety of grapefruit due to its deep red interior color and sweet flavor. This makes it perfect to use in many types of recipes, from desserts to salads to entrees. And the best part is, the Rio Star is super healthy! It has 120 calories and 100% of your daily Vitamin C all in one grapefruit.

TexaSweet Citrus Marketing, Inc., a non-profit organization, that promotes fresh citrus grown in Texas is releasing a user friendly CD of recipes and images for food writers. This CD contains 5 delicious, easy recipes and high resolution images in 6 categories: Breakfast, Appetizers, Salads, Drinks, Entrees, and Desserts. That’s right! 30 recipes and 5 beautiful citrus shots as well. And the best part is, these recipes are tried and true favorites. Brighten up your recipe section today with these colorful images and delicious recipes! The recipes are provided in PDF and word doc formats and the images are beautifully shot high resolution jpg files.

All of this will be mailed free to any food writer that sends their mailing address to: linda(at)texasweet(dot)com

About TexaSweet
TexaSweet Citrus Marketing, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation chartered under the laws of the State of Texas for the purpose of advertising and promoting the sale of fresh citrus fruit grown and produced in Texas.

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Ryarc Digital Signage Software is Chosen to Power the Ultimate Media Digital Out of Home Network

Ryarc Digital Signage Software is Chosen to Power the Ultimate Media Digital Out of Home Network

Ryarc digital signage software is being used to manage the digital out of home network operated by Ultimate Media. Approximately 300 digital screens are being centrally controlled at present which will double in the next 12 months.

Singapore, Singapore (PRWEB) January 16, 2009

Ryarc, a leading digital signage software provider, is pleased to announce that Ultimate Media has selected CampaignManager as their digital signage software (http://www. ryarc. com) platform. Ultimate Media launches into 2009 expecting to double their current network size in the next 12 months. At present, Ultimate operates approximately 300 screens in 250 venues in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.

Ultimate Media Group operates digital signage networks in 2 key environments -- health club venues and bar/night clubs. Screens are all portrait orientation and feature 50% third party advertising and 50% venue promotional content. Programming utilises a simple 60 second cycle with 3 x 10 second advertising spots alternating with 3 x 10 second venue promotional spots.

Peter Cope, Director of Ultimate Media Group, stated, "After evaluating other major digital signage software solutions, Ultimate Media selected Ryarc based on its track record of success with other large out of home media companies; commitment to continual development and refinement and excellent service and training support".

Ryarc is working closely with Ultimate Media to grow the network and convert their traditional poster network to digital. Ultimate currently has nearly 10,000 static posters in the market and over the next 10 years, the company envisages that around half of these will become digital advertising sites. The balance of these locations will be phased out due to the increased inventory delivered by a digital network.

Ben Mooney, Sales and Marketing Manager of Ryarc, stated, "Ryarc is pleased Ultimate Media selected CampaignManager to power their digital out of home network. CampaignManager provides them a very scalable and reliable platform and we look forward to working with Ultimate and supporting them as they expand their digital signage network".

About Ryarc (http://www. ryarc. com (http://www. ryarc. com))

Ryarc is a software company focusing on Digital Signage Software, distributed audio and playback technology. Ryarc's core product is CampaignManager, an end-to-end Digital Signage management platform which is used worldwide to operate and manage digital signage networks, large and small. Ryarc also allows you to expand your digital signage network to include an audio (in-store radio) platform as well as a corporate communications (http://www. ryarc. com/blog/2007/05/11/DigitalSignageForCorporateCommunication. aspx) channel, all managed from a central location. Please feel free to contact Ryarc to ask any questions....Ryarc related or industry related we are here to help make it possible.

About Ultimate Media (http://www. ultimatemedia. com. au (http://www. ultimatemedia. com. au))

Ultimate Media has been Australia's leading indoor leisure media provider since 2001. With operations in six countries, Ultimate offers two channels for digital signage advertising (Health clubs and bars/night clubs) and a premium taxi advertising transit outdoor medium. Ultimate's clients include most leading national marketers who advertise across one or more of these media.

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Matti Bower Promises to Work Closely With Tallahassee to Lower Florida Property Taxes in Miami Beach

Matti Bower Promises to Work Closely With Tallahassee to Lower Florida Property Taxes in Miami Beach

Florida Property Tax issue heats up on the Beach.

Miami Beach, FL (PRWEB) November 11, 2007

Concerns over increased property taxes in the state of Florida have Miami Beach residents wondering what a new administration is going to do to address the issue. Mayoral candidate Matti Bower was quick to ease residents fears.

"I am going to work very diligently with Tallahassee to find solutions to further reduce property taxes in Miami Beach," Matti Bower stated.

Bower isn't just talk. Through her tireless efforts, the Mayoral candidate Bower ensured voters (not special interests) had the chance to decide during the Nov. 6 elections what to do with the seven-acre site at 4701 N. Meridian Avenue should Mount Sinai Medical Center sell the Miami Heart Institute. See: http://www. miamisunpost. com/0906news (http://www. miamisunpost. com/0906news)

Miami Beach residents will be heading to the polls once again November 20 to decide who the next Mayor will be. Matti received the most number of votes this past week, however, she fell just short of the required 50 plus 1 percent.

Ms. Bower has been an outspoken advocate for Miami Beach. She recently received a ringing endorsement from the Miami Herald as well as Miami Beach's popular outgoing Mayor, David Dermer.
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Ms. Bower, a community activist before running for office, supports ''controlled growth'' and responsive government, according to the Herald. See http://www. miamiherald. com/1231/story/283531.html (http://www. miamiherald. com/1231/story/283531.html) for endorsement.

Additionally The Miami Herald had this to say about Matti Bower:

"Ms. Bower wants to focus on the city's fiscal health and continue making improvements in North Beach. A longtime advocate of controlled growth, Ms. Bowers says she would even slow down the city's pace of growth if that were necessary to meet the Beach's infrastructure needs. She also is concerned with traffic congestion, workforce housing and looking after the needs of children and the elderly."

The concerns over property taxes have been renewed in recent weeks as Beach residents began receiving their tax bills in the mail.

About Matti Bower
During Matti Bower's eight years on the City of Miami Beach Commission, the City has enjoyed an increased quality of life and enhanced economic well-being. Born in Cuba, Commissioner Bower is a retired dental assistant who has resided with her husband Richard Bower in Miami Beach for more than 30 years. Committed to historic preservation, Commissioner Bower has chaired the Art Deco Weekend festival, and is a past member of the Miami Design Preservation Board of Directors. In addition, she has worked tirelessly to help register the Art Deco District on the National Register for Historic Places.

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The State OF U. S. Kids: 2010

The State OF U. S. Kids: 2010

KidsHealth. org and TIME For Kids Joint Survey Provides a Kids’ Eye View of Life Today

Wilmington, DE (Vocus) January 20, 2010

With President Obama’s first State of the Union Address just around the corner, many Americans are reflecting on their lives today and thinking about what’s in store for the future. When will the economy get better? Will the unemployment rate continue to rise?

But what about kids? What it’s like to be a kid living in the U. S.? That’s what KidsHealth. org (http://kidshealth. org/) and TIME For Kids (http://www. timeforkids. com/TFK/kids) magazine wanted to know. In a joint survey conducted online, they polled 1,000 kids, ages 9-13, to find out how things are going at home, at school, and in the United States. Below is a glimpse into the minds of today’s generation, appropriately titled The State of U. S. Kids: 2010.

What Kids Say About the Country & Leadership:
 Only 18% of kids totally agree that the U. S. economy is strong and only 23% totally agree that people in other countries respect the United States.

 When asked to grade how well President Obama is doing his job so far, here’s how kids score him: A (19%), B (30%), C (24%), D (10%), and F (17%).

 The economy is the #1 priority for kids, with 45% telling President Obama it is the most important issue he should work on.

 When grading the country’s leaders on the economy, 29% of kids gave leaders a C, but a very close 28% of kids gave leaders an F. What Kids Say About the Future:

 Two out of three kids agree with the statement, “My future is going to be great.”

 94% of kids say that in the United States, it’s possible for kids to grow up to be anything they want.

 51% of kids think the world will be a better place in 10 years.

 90% of kids think they will see a woman elected President of the United States in their lifetime. Understanding Today’s Generation:

 When asked “What do you want to be when you grow up,” the most popular professions for girls are teacher (17%) and vet (12%) vs. athlete (15%) and videogame designer (9%) for boys.

 39% of kids think math is the school subject most important to the success of their future careers, followed by reading (20%), science (13%), and technology (10%), among others.

 Only 1 in 4 kids think money is most important for their future careers, with 53% of kids choosing “How much I will enjoy my job” as first on their list of priorities.

 Almost 52% of kids spend less then an hour each day playing outside, with 16% reporting they spend no time at all. However, kids report they spend 1 or more hours each day on the following activities: playing video games (45%), watching TV/movies (79%), or using the computer or IM-ing (51%).

 Nearly 18% of kids say their families eat dinner together less then 1-2 times a week, with 8% reporting eating dinner together less then 2-3 times a month.

 Gone are the days of not being allowed to go outside and play as punishment and in are the days of technology punishments. Nearly half of kids say they often lose computer or video game privileges when they misbehave or break the rules at home.

 1 in 4 kids report their family’s money situation is either “not good” or “bad” and 63% of kids say they worry about money “a lot” or “sometimes.”

 75% of kids chose a family member as the person they look up to most, with 2 out of 3 kids choosing a parent.

To read more about the survey results, please visit: KidsHealth. org (http://kidshealth. org/kid/talk/kidssay/poll_kids2010.html) or TIME For Kids (http://tinyurl. com/ybx8etv).

To view the KidsHealth “State of U. S. Kids” Flickr gallery of drawings submitted by kids, please click here (http://www. flickr. com/groups/1284665@N20/). (Note: a Flickr account is required to view gallery.)

Note About Survey Methodology:
The survey was conducted online by C&R Research in December 2009 among a sample of 1,004 U. S. children ages 9-13. The sample was balanced and weighted to match 2007 U. S. Census figures for online households with children. The survey has a margin of error no worse than +/- 3.2%.

For complete survey findings and methodology, please contact Ryan Biliski at (302) 651-4046 or biliski(at)KidsHealth(dot)org.

About KidsHealth®
KidsHealth. org is the #1 site devoted to children's health and development in English and Spanish. Each year, over 150 million parents, kids, and teens turn to KidsHealth. org for expert answers, making it the Web's most-accessed site on children's health. KidsHealth is the 2009 FREDDIE Award Winner in the Allergies & Asthma category, a four-time Webby Award Winner for Best Family/Parenting Site and Best Health Site, and a Parents’ Choice Gold Award Winner for Best Website for Kids. Additionally, KidsHealth. org has been honored as one of the 30 Best Websites by U. S. News & World Report, one of the 50 Coolest Websites by TIME magazine, and the Best Family Health Site “For Moms” by Good Housekeeping. KidsHealth also creates KidsHealth in the Classroom (http://classroom. kidshealth. org/), a free website for educators featuring standards-based health curricula, activities, and handouts. KidsHealth comes from Nemours (http://www. nemours. org/), one of the nation’s largest nonprofit pediatric health systems. For more information about KidsHealth, please visit KidsHealth. org (http://www. kidshealth. org/).

About TIME For Kids:
TIME For Kids, a weekly news magazine, reaches more than 3 million kindergarten through sixth-grade students in classrooms across the country.

About C&R Research:
C&R Research is a Chicago-based full-service marketing research firm with over 50 years of experience providing custom-designed qualitative and quantitative research. C&R has specialized expertise in the Kid, Teen, Mom, Latino, and Boomer consumer segments. C&R is also a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBENC).

Contact: Ryan Biliski
Biliski(at)KidsHealth(dot)org
(302) 651-4046

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Seyfarth Shaw Adds Team of Labor and Employment Attorneys to New York City Office: Brian S. Cousin, Neil A. Capobianco and Jonathan E. Goldberg Join Firm Partnership; Of Counsel and Associate also Join Firm

Seyfarth Shaw Adds Team of Labor and Employment Attorneys to New York City Office: Brian S. Cousin, Neil A. Capobianco and Jonathan E. Goldberg Join Firm Partnership; Of Counsel and Associate also Join Firm

Seyfarth Shaw LLP, one of America's leading full-service law firms, today announced that a team of employment law attorneys and litigators headed by Brian S. Cousin joined the firm's New York office. In addition to Cousin, the team includes partners Jonathan E. Goldberg and Neil A. Capobianco. Cousin had been a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig where Goldberg and Capobianco were of counsel. Ronald B. Weisenberg and Lauren Breitman Tanen also join Seyfarth Shaw; Weisenberg as of counsel and Tanen as associate. Previously, they were both associates at Greenberg Traurig. All five follow the earlier addition of former Greenberg Traurig shareholder Richard Scharlat who joined Seyfarth Shaw's Labor and Employment Department as a partner in the New York office in January.

NEW YORK (PRWEB) March 17, 2008

 "Brian and his team are adroit litigators and they provide their clients with strategic, insightful counsel across the full spectrum of employment law matters," said J. Stephen Poor, Chair and Managing Partner of Seyfarth Shaw. "Their skills complement the strengths of our Labor and Employment Department nationally, and they deepen our team of talented labor and employment attorneys already in place in our New York office."

Cousin is an experienced employment litigator with particular strengths in ERISA, restrictive covenant, trade secret, and discrimination litigation. He also has extensive experience advising U. S. and multi-national companies and executives in all aspects of employment law. In addition, Cousin and the team are experienced in representing businesses in many different industries including technology, health and fitness, retail, hospitality, wine and spirits, pharmaceutical, real estate, insurance, and financial services. Prior to joining Seyfarth Shaw, Cousin served as Leader of his former firm's New York and New Jersey Employment Litigation Practice and Leader of that firm's National ERISA Litigation Practice and National Executive Contract Group. At Seyfarth Shaw, Cousin will be the Co-Chair of the firm's National ERISA Litigation Practice and a member of the firm's Labor and Employment Steering Committee. Cousin is also expected to be a leader in the firm's Litigation and Labor and Employment practices in New York. The firm is already Chambers' rated in both ERISA and Employment Litigation, with practitioners across the country, and Cousin and his group add significant depth to the existing team.

"I know I speak for all of us when I say we're thrilled to join Seyfarth Shaw's stellar team of labor and employment legal practitioners," said Cousin. "Our practice at Seyfarth Shaw will be enriched by the unsurpassed knowledge-base of our colleagues in New York and throughout the firm."

Capobianco specializes in ERISA and wage and hour class action litigation and has represented and advised management in all aspects of labor, employment and employee benefits law. He has also successfully defended his clients from employment-related claims, as well as enforcing and defending restrictive covenants, among other accomplishments. He has spearheaded anti-harassment training for employees of clients and has represented employers before the EEOC, state and local human rights agencies, the unemployment division, and the federal and state departments of labor.

Goldberg's practice focuses primarily on employment litigation, complex commercial litigation, and ERISA litigation, and he has successfully litigated in federal and state courts throughout the country.

"Brian, Jonathan, Neil, Ron, and Lauren are experienced attorneys whose work and counsel strengthen the growing bench of labor and employment attorneys who have joined the New York office over the past few years," said Lorie E. Almon, Co-Managing Partner of Seyfarth Shaw's New York office and Vice Chair of the firm's national Wage and Hour Litigation Practice Group. "We look forward to integrating Brian and his team with our exceptional pool of labor and employment attorneys to build upon our group's ongoing success."

Seyfarth Shaw's Labor and Employment Department consists of roughly 350 employment attorneys nationally at all levels of experience, allowing seamless representation of the firm's clients across jurisdictions. In New York, with the addition of Cousin and the team, the firm now has over forty labor and employment lawyers. The firm's labor and employment lawyers are organized to leverage their knowledge of specific industry experience and key workplace subspecialties such as: Affirmative Action/Diversity, Business Immigration, California Labor Code Litigation, Complex Discrimination Litigation, ERISA/Employee Benefits Litigation, Employment Law Training, International Labor and Employment, Single-Plaintiff Litigation, Wage and Hour Litigation, and Workplace Counseling and Compliance Solutions.

"Brian's strength in ERISA litigation, along with his team's accomplishments in restrictive covenant and trade secret litigation, create a terrific convergence nationally with our Employee Benefits and Litigation Departments," said Jeremy P. Sherman, Chair of the firm's national Labor and Employment Department. "Brian is an elite and extremely versatile complex litigator, which is a hallmark of Seyfarth Shaw's Labor and Employment practice. I am delighted to welcome the entire group to the firm."

Cousin received his B. A. from Columbia College and earned his J. D. from Rutgers School of Law--Newark where he served as an Editor of the Rutgers Law Review. He is admitted to the state bars of New York and New Jersey, and he is admitted to practice before several U. S. District Courts, as well as the U. S. Court of Appeals for both the Second and Third Circuits. He is also a Member of the New York State Bar Association's International Employment Law Committee and a Member of the American Bar Association's Litigation and Employment Law Sections.

Capobianco is an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin--Madison, where he received his B. A. He earned his J. D. (magna cum laude) at New York Law School where he served as Editor of the New York Law School Law Review. Capobianco is admitted to the state bars of New York and New Jersey, and he is admitted to several U. S. District Courts, the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States. He is a Member of the New York Bar Association's Labor and Employment Law Section.

Goldberg graduated with his B. A. (with honors) from Swarthmore College, and he earned his J. D. (summa cum laude) at American University Washington College of Law where he was Senior Articles Editor of the American University Law Review. He is admitted to the state bars of New York and New Jersey, as well as several U. S. District Courts and the Second and Third Circuits of the U. S. Court of Appeals. He is a Member of the American Bar Association and the Association of the Bar of the City of New York. He is a Member of the Board of Directors of the America-Israel Cultural Foundation.

Weisenberg received his B. S. from Cornell University and earned his J. D. at Fordham University School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey, the U. S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Tanen has a B. A. from Colgate University and earned her J. D. at Brooklyn Law School. She is admitted to practice law in New York and the U. S. District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. She is also a Member of the American Bar Association's Labor and Employment Law Committee and a Member of the New York State Bar Association's Labor and Employment Law Section.

Seyfarth Shaw is a full-service law firm with over 750 attorneys located in nine offices throughout the United States including Chicago, New York, Boston, Washington D. C., Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Sacramento, as well as Brussels, Belgium. The firm provides a broad range of legal services in the areas of labor and employment, employee benefits, litigation and business services. Seyfarth Shaw's practice reflects virtually every industry and segment of the country's business and social fabric. Clients include over 200 of the Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, newspapers and other media, hotels, health care organizations, airlines and railroads. The firm also represents a number of federal, state, and local governmental and educational entities. For more information, please visit www. seyfarth. com.

ConsentSolutions, Inc. and StudyManager, Inc Partner to Bring Clinical Trials a Full Service Management Solution

ConsentSolutions, Inc. and StudyManager, Inc Partner to Bring Clinical Trials a Full Service Management Solution

The integration of electronic informed consent processes with EDC is facilitated by new parnership between ConsentSolutions and Study Manager.

Norwich, VT (PRWEB) January 27, 2010

ConsentSolutions, Inc., a provider of Secure Consent, electronic informed consent software for clinical research trials and Study Manager, Inc., creator of StudyManager Sponsor Edition integrated CTMS and EDC software have partnered to provide sponsors and CROs the opportunity to pair online informed consent presentation with their clinical trial management and electronic data capture solution.

”Since the beginning, when we introduced the first widely used site CTMS software, and through our expansion to offering EDC solutions, StudyManager has always been about streamlining and improving the effectiveness of clinical trial management,” Says Bruce Schatzman, StudyManager’s President and CEO. “We’re proud to partner with ConsentSolutions to extend the benefits of electronic informed consent to our customers.”

“An important element of our business strategy is building technology business to business partnerships to expand our product and service offerings to provide value to our clinical trial and registry customers. We are confident that our alliance with StudyManager will create added value for ConsentSolutions clients by offering them a proven, integrated CTMS/EDC solution,” says Susan Brink, ConsentSolutions’ President and CEO.

About ConsentSolutions
Founded in 2005 and based in Frederick, Maryland, with offices in Norwich VT. ConsentSolutions (www. consentsolutions. com) is focused on adding value to the consenting process and minimizing sponsor’s risk through the development of interactive, educational software to effectively deliver informed consent information electronically allowing study candidates to make informed decisions regarding clinical trial participation. With decades of combined experience developing educational multimedia applications, ConsentSolutions, Inc. is dedicated to the goal of efficient technology applications to efficiently support clinical operations, and clinical research & development initiatives.

About StudyManager
StudyManager (also known as Advanced Clinical Software) is a privately held company focused exclusively on developing solutions for the clinical trial industry. StudyManager products are used by more than 1,600 organizations ranging from small research centers and major institutions to innovative sponsors, CROs, and biotechs. Customers include Columbia University, Exactech, Inc., Acufocus, Inc., Janix, Indiana University, The National Institute of Aging (part of NIH), Washington University, Baylor Healthcare System, Miami Children’s Hospital, Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, Swedish Medical Center of Seattle, Providence Health Systems, and many others.

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Season Premiere of ABC's Grey's Anatomy Features Therapeutic Hypothermia

Season Premiere of ABC's Grey's Anatomy Features Therapeutic Hypothermia

Cincinnati Sub-Zero therapeutic hypothermia products used in television show to simulate delivery of cooling therapy to critically injured patient; story references real-life athlete's neurological recovery from a severe spinal injury that may be partly attributable to therapeutic hypothermia.

Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) September 26, 2008

Cincinnati Sub-Zero (CSZ) Medical, a division of CSZ Products, Inc. and the leader in the design and development of advanced patient temperature management solutions, today announced that the two-hour season premiere of the hit ABC show "Grey's Anatomy," originally airing yesterday, September 25th, includes the use of therapeutic hypothermia in its storyline and features CSZ products in a simulated treatment application.

Use of therapeutic hypothermia post sudden cardiac arrest is proven to improve patient neurological outcomes; as such, guidelines for application post cardiac arrest have been in place since 2003. Newer use of therapeutic hypothermia in connection with severe brain, head, and spinal injury as well as stroke and asphyxia has shown many neurological successes but these applications have been less clinically documented to date; as such, protocol guidelines these instances remain in development.

Grey's Anatomy audiences have come to expect issue relevancy and treatment currency in the show subject matter and the associated medical solutions. This past year, a highly publicized case in the media, one documenting the use of therapeutic hypothermia on an injured professional football player, put the benefits of cooling therapies for traumatic injury on the public's radar, and on that of Grey's Anatomy. The inclusion of therapeutic hypothermia in the show mirrors the heightening awareness around the therapy as well as the increasing adoption in hospitals around the country and world.

CSZ products portrayed in the show include the Blanketrol® III Hyper-Hypothermia system as well as an array of cooling blankets (vest, head wrap, lower-body blankets). Commenting on the feature, CSZ Vice President and CSZ Medical General Manager Mark Beran said, "We are tickled that are products are included in the show and even more encouraged that therapeutic hypothermia is becoming more of a mainstream topic. In some ways, our products are like background players; vital to results but not the star. The real story here is generating additional exposure to the benefits of therapeutic hypothermia means that the number of positive patient outcomes might grow."

About Cincinnati Sub-Zero and CSZ Medical:
Cincinnati Sub-Zero (CSZ) is a leading manufacturer of temperature management products for medical and industrial markets. CSZ also manages a portfolio of industrial environmental simulation testing chambers, and a first-class, on-site, A2LA-accredited testing laboratory. CSZ Medical, a CSZ division, has delivered patient temperature management systems to healthcare professionals since 1963. The medical line of products, designed with both the patient and caregiver in mind, includes several all-in-one-system heat and cold therapy units as well as an array of warming and cooling blankets for body temperature regulation and hyper-hypothermia treatment. CSZ is a co-founder of the Therapeutic Temperature Management (TTM) Congress, an international best-practices consortium of medical community leaders. CSZ is headquartered in Cincinnati and operates globally. Visit www. cszinc. com, www. cszmedical. com, and www. ttmcongress2008.com for more information.

Forward-Looking Statements:
Except for statements of historical fact, the matters discussed herein are forward-looking, reflect numerous assumptions, and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control and may cause actual results to differ materially from stated expectations. We undertake no obligation to release publicly any changes in events or circumstances arising after the date hereof.

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"Focus on America" to Feature The Saturn Partners, Inc

"Focus on America" to Feature The Saturn Partners, Inc.

Pioneering Innovations in Network Security

Dania, FL (PRWEB) January 31, 2008

The producers of Focus on America show are pleased to announce that they will be featuring The Saturn Partners, Inc. in an upcoming episode.

Recent reports show that 80% of companies without developed and tested business continuity plans fail to last more than two years. The Saturn Partners, Inc. provides computer and network security with additional risk assessment to protect and safeguard companies against internal and external intrusions. Serving industries in the public and private sectors, The Saturn Partners, Inc. offers C&A services in all industries from universities, health care, financial services, environmental, legal and manufacturing sectors as well as federal government agencies. The network and environmental security auditing and vulnerability assessment allows companies and agencies the ability to avoid security breaches accompanied with stolen information and tampered data as well as natural disasters.

As a 100% Woman Owned Small Business, The Saturn Partners' security engineers have CISSP certification and many have experience in the federal sectors handling government C&A work. As of 2006, The Saturn Partners expanded their services to include web enabled tool development, specialized software development, programming services, and web design. They also offer Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) testing to prevent against denial of service (DoS) attacks, which blocks the use of computer resources from their intended owners.

For more information, please visit www. saturnpartners. com.

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AskMen. com Unveils Top 99 Most Desirable Women Of 2005

AskMen. com Unveils Top 99 Most Desirable Women Of 2005

Over 250,000 votes cast for 2005 edition of the popular list of beautiful women.

Montreal, Quebec (PRWEB) January 26, 2005

AskMen. com (http://www. askmen. com), the largest menÂ’s portal online, announces today that a bombshell beauty from Brazil drew the distinct honor of Most Desirable Woman of 2005 (http://www. askmen. com/women/2005_top_99/index_pr. html), in a year when Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, and Jessica Simpson were the focus of inordinate media scrutiny. For instant access to the list, visit http://www. askmen. com/women/2005_top_99/index_pr. html (http://www. askmen. com/women/2005_top_99/index_pr. html).

Model Adriana Lima, best known as one of VictoriaÂ’s SecretÂ’s Angels, joins such previous winners as actress Charlize Theron, actress Monica Bellucci, and model Laetitia Casta. In a record display of participation by AskMen. comÂ’s readership of over 5 million monthly unique visitors, in excess of 250,000 ballots were cast over a two-month period.

The idea for the Most Desirable (http://www. askmen. com/women/2005_top_99/index_pr. html) list began in 2001 to counterbalance the excess of “most sexy” and “most beautiful” lists being published. The goal of AskMen. com’s Top 99 is to select the female celebrities that men feel are long-term relationship material, rather than voting according to a celebrity’s popularity, fame or beauty. Readers were asked to vote according to who they would most want a relationship with, would consider marrying, or considered best suited to be the mother of their children.

“Over a quarter of a million ballots for the 2005 edition of the Top 99 list were cast, from men aged 16 to 65, ensuring a fair and balanced representation of today’s male preferences,” says Ricardo Poupada, the President and Editor in Chief of AskMen. com. “While all the women on the list are extremely attractive, men respond every year to the fact that this list is not just about looks, but desirability. In other words, women they would want to date or introduce to mom.”

Although Adriana Lima has been in the news for years, as much for her exotic looks, fashion show appearances and brief engagement to rocker Lenny Kravitz, last year was a standout for the 23-year-old. Countless magazine covers and most notably, a VictoriaÂ’s Secret commercial with Bob Dylan and a starring role in the VictoriaÂ’s Secret runway show all helped vault her to the top.

Rounding out the Top 5 are previous winners Bellucci and Theron at No. 2 and No. 3 respectively, as well as models Josie Maran at No. 4 and Heidi Klum at No. 5.

Once again, the AskMen. com Top 99 list features a slew of international favorites such as Anna Kournikova, Salma Hayek and Petra Nemcova, as well as usual suspects like Jennifer Lopez, Brooke Burke, Shania Twain, Beyonce Knowles, and Halle Berry. Beautiful newcomers who had big years in the entertainment world also made an impact on the list for the first time this year, with Eva Longoria of the ABC hit drama Desperate Housewives, and Mischa Barton of the FOX series The O. C. most notable among them.

There was also no shortage of surprises, with perennial favorites like Britney Spears, Jessica Alba and Pamela Anderson coming in at a relatively low No. 74, No. 78 and No. 81, respectively.

“Our readers clearly chose on the basis of desirability, rather than who was the most controversial or commercial,” says AskMen. com gossip columnist and Senior Editor Rosy Saadeh. “When you go through the entire list for this year, or even the past few years, you really get a sense of how diverse and unpredictable the selections are.”

Also new to the list this year, and the result of immense popular demand, is a gallery feature that allows readers to surf through pictures of every one of the 99 desirable women. With more than one pic available for such stunners as Catherine Zeta-Jones, Shannon Elizabeth and Krista Allen, reader interest should reach a fever pitch.

With coverage on MSN, AOL, ABC Radio, in The National Enquirer and in The Sydney Morning Herald, over 6 million readers took in the previous version of the Top 99 list. The 2005 version promises to draw in as many as 10 million unique visitors, as AskMen. com readers discover where their most desirable women, as well as the favorites of their fellow readers, placed on the list.

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Celebrity Stylist Chaz Dean starring in the BBC makeover show "A BRAND NEW YOU" airing on BBC America

Celebrity Stylist Chaz Dean starring in the BBC makeover show "A BRAND NEW YOU" airing on BBC America.

BBC travels to Hollywood to make over 8 Women to give them a Beautiful Head to Toe Makeover at the Chaz Dean Salon in Hollywood.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) July 29, 2005

Celebrity stylist Chaz Dean can be seen in the popular new series " A Brand New You" airing this Summer on BBC America.

Dubbed the "Rolls Royce of Makeover Shows", A BRAND NEW YOU, feautres eight British women who were flown to Los Angeles for a head-to-toe change with the help of Hollywood's most prominent fashion, beauty and cosmetic surgery experts.

With a celebrity clientele list that reads like a who's who in Hollywood, the modest hair designer has a Zen-like aura surrounding him that instantly puts clients at ease. While approaching each woman with a clear understanding of her specific needs, Chaz gave emphasis to his personal philosophy of nurturing their hair to healthy, gorgeous, sexy condition.

"They all had distinct personalities and styles which we addressed, but what they all had in common was failing to maintain the health of their hair. There was alot of damage and we used my exclusive WEN line of haircare products to nourish and rejuvinate their hair".

Chaz's patented line of WEN products all highlight the benefits of natural ingredients and herbs to provide essential moisture and nutrients to strengthen and revitalize the hair. His philosphy of respecting and maintaining the health and integrity of the hair has won him many loyal fans among the most glamorous celebrities and actresses in Hollywood.

Chaz Dean and his products WEN, can be seen on QVC this August 28, 2005, and is available at www. chazdean. com

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Bullhorn Extends Leadership On Record-Setting 2006 In The Staffing And Recruiting Software Market

Bullhorn Extends Leadership On Record-Setting 2006 In The Staffing And Recruiting Software Market

Sixth consecutive year of market beating growth as annual revenues increased 73 percent.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) March 12, 2007

Bullhorn, the global leader in On Demand, front office staffing and recruiting software, today announced record-setting growth in all areas of measurement during fiscal year 2006, which ended on December 31, 2006. In addition, Bullhorn reported continued strong growth for the fourth quarter in 2006.

Compared to fiscal year 2005, Bullhorn's overall revenues in fiscal year 2006 increased 73 percent with the addition of more than 200 new customers and nearly 2,000 new users. Indicative of strong market penetration across emerging, mid-sized and enterprise segments, Bullhorn now has more than 600 customers and 7,500 users worldwide in more than 20 different countries.

Bullhorn added 79 new customers and nearly 600 new users in the fourth quarter of 2006. The number of new customers represents a 55 percent increase over the same period in 2005 with growth from existing customers increasing by 12 percent in the quarter. Sales to new customers grew 15 percent overall in 2006.

"In an increasingly competitive employment market, staffing and recruiting firms of all sizes are looking for an edge. Bullhorn's tremendous growth during 2006 illustrates its stature as the proven On Demand front office staffing and recruiting solution-of-choice," said Arthur Papas, CEO and co-founder of Bullhorn. "In addition to increasing our market share and growing our new and existing customer base over the past year, Bullhorn established strategic partnerships with leaders in online job board and candidate sourcing vendors, delivered innovative functionality and invested in customer service, professional services, sales and marketing resources to facilitate future company growth at even greater rates."

During the fourth quarter 2006, Bullhorn achieved stellar results, including:

 Licensed revenues from enterprise customers increased by 89% during Q4 2006 versus the same period last year, as firms such as Butler International selected Bullhorn.  Licensed revenues from mid-sized customers increased by 52% during Q3 2006 versus the same period last year.  Licensed revenues from emerging customers increased by 70% during Q3 2006 versus the same period last year.  Bullhorn processes, on average, more than 6 million global transactions and delivers more than one million emails to more than 7,000 users in a single day. Bullhorn averages more than 100 million global transactions and 20 million inbound and outbound emails per month.

In addition:

 Bullhorn nearly doubled in size with a 94 percent increase in the number of employees  Bullhorn established new sales offices in San Diego and Austin in 2006  Bullhorn counts more than 600 international users from 20 countries spanning six continents among its customer base. Among the countries with large concentrations of Bullhorn users are Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Vietnam.  Bullhorn is ranked by Alexa as one of the most trafficked Web sites in the world. Estimated in the top 1 percent.

Bullhorn is the staffing and recruiting industry's only On Demand, integrated front office software solution. Comprising email, calendaring, sourcing, an applicant tracking system, customer relationship management and job management, Bullhorn enables users to communicate and collaborate with contacts, candidates, colleagues and clients in real-time to generate, source and fill job orders, or make placements, at anytime and from anyplace. Bullhorn's users include staffing and recruiting firms of all sizes, from a wide range of industries -- including information technology, professional services, office/clerical and healthcare. The Bullhorn Blogger is the company's online community where customers, partners, Bullhorn professionals and prospective customers share ideas and best practices to advance the productivity of the staffing and recruiting industry through the innovative use of Bullhorn's On Demand, integrated front office software solution.

About Bullhorn, Inc.

Bullhorn is the global leader in On Demand, front office staffing and recruiting software, providing the only completely integrated front office solution for staffing and recruiting firms. Bullhorn enables its customers to synchronize sales and recruiting to generate, source and fill job orders in real-time, at anytime and from anyplace, at the highest rates in the industry. Delivered through software as a service, Bullhorn continually meets the evolving business needs of its customers. More than 600 firms and 7,500 users worldwide, including some of the largest global staffing firms, partner with Bullhorn to meet the employment demands of the global economy. For more information, visit www. bullhorn. com or call +1(888)GoLive8.

Bullhorn is a registered trademark of Bullhorn, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2006 Bullhorn, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Dubai Hotels Hosted 2.6 Million Guests in the First Half of 2004

Dubai Hotels Hosted 2.6 Million Guests in the First Half of 2004

Hotels earn AED 3.076 billion revenue as room occupancy shoots up to 81.9 percent between January and June 2004

Dubai (PRWEB) August 31, 2004

DubaiÂ’s fast-expanding tourism industry has recorded significant gains as the hospitality sector, a reliable barometer of tourism growth, posted exceptional growth in the first half of 2004.

According to recent figures released by the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), DubaiÂ’s 372 hotels and hotels apartments played host to 2.6 million guests in the first six months of the year, compared to 2.4 million for the corresponding period last year, indicating an impressive 49.4 per cent growth in revenues. The hotel establishmentsÂ’ total revenues for the first half of 2004 stood at Dhs. 3.076 billion, as against Dhs. 2.059 billion during the corresponding period in 2003.

The outstanding performance by the hospitality and tourism industry is largely the result of DTCMÂ’s aggressive and articulate marketing strategy especially in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) and the premium leisure travel categories. The hospitality industry welcomed 4.7 million visitors in 2002, a figure that grew to 4.9 million in 2003, despite negative political and economic developments in the region, such as the recent Iraq war.

“Dubai’s hospitality sector has shown exceptionally healthy growth in recent years, as the emirate makes its mark on the global tourist map,” said Khalid Ahmed bin Sulayem, Director General, DTCM. “The record growth of nearly 50 percent between January and June 2004 in the hotel industry is an indication that DTCM’s strategic plan of promoting Dubai as a year-round business and leisure destination is yielding results. We have been working closely with hotels to raise standards as well as with the overseas travel trade to attract new visitors to Dubai.”

“The record performance by the hotel industry is proof of the successful partnership between the public sector and the private sector that has helped boost tourism dramatically in Dubai. The current boom in the hospitality sector is in line with the impressive gains made during 2002 and 2003,” added bin Sulayem. Dubai earned laurels at the global level in 2002, when the World Tourism Organisation praised it for posting 31 percent growth in tourist arrivals – the world’s highest for the year.

In the first half of 2004, guest arrivals in Dubai rose by 9.4 percent, with bed occupancy growing by 30.6 percent. This increase is attributed to the fact that guest nights recorded an increase of 37.2 percent, reaching a high of 7.6 million, against 5.5 million during the corresponding period in 2003.

Room occupancy stood at 81.9 percent in the first half of 2004, as against 68.9 percent in the same period last year, an increase of 13 points. The total number of occupied hotel rooms rose to 21,300, representing a 22.5 percent increase. Bed occupancy reached 78.7 percent, against 62.8 percent registered in the first half of 2003.

In the case of hotel apartments, for the first six months of the year 2004, the total number of occupied apartments stood at 5,336, an increase of 2.4 percent. The rate of occupancy was exceptionally high at 73.4 percent, against 67.4 percent during the corresponding period last year.

DubaiÂ’s profile as an upmarket tourism destination has grown considerably, with the addition of several iconic hotel projects such as the Burj Al Arab and the recently completed Madinat Jumeirah. DTCM reported a 3 percent increase in available hotel accommodation in the first half of 2004. Currently, the total number of available hotel rooms in Dubai stands at 26,012, while the number of available beds is 42,351, representing an increased capacity of 4.2 percent over the corresponding period last year.

Dubai is now investing heavily in mega projects and infrastructure developments to achieve the ambitious targets of growth. The number of hotels and resorts in Dubai is set to cross the 400-mark, with the completion of the Dubailand project (50 hotels), the Palm and the World (about 40 hotels each).

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Utica College to Hold Virtual Open Houses Over Summer

Utica College to Hold Virtual Open Houses Over Summer

Prospective students invited to learn more about college’s online programs

Utica, NY (PRWEB) July 19, 2010

In July and August, Utica College will host a series of virtual open houses targeted to individuals who are interested in pursuing their higher education through the college’s convenient online programs.

Each virtual open house will focus on a different program and will feature a faculty member who will offer an overview of the program, including specializations and the curriculum; discuss industry trends; and talk about the potential career opportunities for graduates. Occasionally current students will take part as well. Attendees will also be able to use a chat function to ask questions about the program and the online learning experience.

A respected, private institution in New York, Utica College offers several of its regionally accredited online bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs online. Currently, programs in business administration, economic crime management, criminal justice, and health care are available, all taught by the same distinguished and experienced instructors who teach in the programs on campus.

The schedule for the summer is as follows:

Master of Science in Economic Crime Management
MBA in Economic Crime and Fraud Management
Wednesday, July 21, 2010, 6:00pm EST and Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 6:00pm EST
Learn about two of our online master’s degree programs. One of the few graduate programs of its kind, the Master’s in Economic Crime focuses on managing resources to combat financial crime in a complex age of evolving technology and increasing globalization. The MBA in Economic Crime and Fraud Management combines advanced business knowledge with skills in forensic accounting, fraud detection techniques, and communication security to help organizations identify and deter fraud.

Post-Professional Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy
Tuesday, July 21, 2010, 7:00pm EST
Designed for licensed physical therapists, the post professional tDPT builds on existing expertise to cover knowledge and skills in diagnostic imaging, prevention and wellness, pharmacology and pathophysiology, and the basics of autonomous practice. The program is customized to each student according to his or her prior education and work experience.

Master of Science in Health Care Administration
Wednesday, July 28, 2010, 6:00pm EST
Designed for those interested in managing health care and medical facilities, offices, hospitals, and departments, the MS in Health Care Administration teaches students about new operations technology in the field, effective management of resources throughout the health care continuum, and quality management and performance improvement.

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Bachelor of Science in Economic Crime Investigation
Thursday, July 29, 2010, 5:30pm EST
This open house will cover two of the online bachelor degree programs in our respected economic crime suite. The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity offers training in methods to protect electronic data and systems from attacks and loss. The Bachelor of Science in Economic Crime Investigation prepares you for a career in the gathering, analysis, and preservation of evidence of financial transgressions both online and off.

Master of Science in Cybersecurity – Intelligence and Forensics
Thursday, July 29, 2010, 6:30pm EST
Designed for those with interests in cyber security and computer forensics, the MS in Cybersecurity – Intelligence and Forensics offers students advanced knowledge and hands-on experience in intelligence, critical infrastructures, and investigative principles as they relate to cybercrime. This includes training in critical thinking and decision making skills as they relate to attacks on national critical infrastructures, the application of cyber technology to field operations, and cybercrime investigations.

To find out more about the Virtual Open Houses or to register, go to www. onlineuticacollege. com/openhouse/ (http://www. onlineuticacollege. com/openhouse/) or call us at (866) 295-3106.

About Utica College
Located in the heart of Central New York, Utica College is a regionally accredited, independent, private institution. Utica College offers online bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs, with options for study in a variety of fields, including business administration, economic crime management, criminal justice, and health care. All courses are taught by highly experienced, credentialed faculty whose accomplishments are renowned throughout their respective industries.

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Spring into Summer and Support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® with the Purchase of Procter & Gamble Limited Edition "Red" Products

Spring into Summer and Support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® with the Purchase of Procter & Gamble Limited Edition "Red" Products

Procter & Gamble invites consumers to help St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in its fight to find cures and save children battling deadly diseases by purchasing specially-marked "red" Procter & Gamble products at Target. Target will donate fifty cents for every specially-marked "red" Swiffer® Wet Jet® and Swiffer Sweeper® Starter Kits as well as twenty-five cents for every specially-marked "red" Bounce®, Downy®, and Tide® from May 10 through June 13 at Target stores for a total of up to $250,000. St. Jude is one of the world's premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases.

Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) May 10, 2010

Procter & Gamble invites consumers to help St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in its fight to find cures and save children battling deadly diseases by purchasing specially-marked "red" Procter & Gamble products at Target. Target will donate fifty cents for every specially-marked "red" Swiffer® Wet Jet® and Swiffer Sweeper® Starter Kits as well as twenty-five cents for every specially-marked "red" Bounce®, Downy®, and Tide® from May 10 through June 13 at Target stores for a total of up to $250,000. St. Jude is one of the world's premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases.

In addition to the donation to St. Jude, P&G will provide St. Jude patients and their families with these same P&G products to use throughout their stay at Target House and other St. Jude residential facilities in Memphis.

"P&G has improved life for more than 135 million children around the world through our Live, Learn and Thrive Corporate cause. Our support of St. Jude is one more example of how we are making a meaningful difference in the lives of children," said Joanne Harris, P&G's Target Team Leader. "What better way to spring into summer and keep your floors and clothes clean and fresh while supporting St. Jude than with our limited-edition red products."

The limited-edition Swiffer, Bounce, Downy and Tide products, with red packaging specially marked with the St. Jude logo will be displayed at Target stores nationwide from May 10 through June 13.

"Families today are making tough choices about how to spend their dollars, but every cent raised by Target guests purchasing limited-edition Procter & Gamble "red" products will help in our fight against childhood cancer so that children in communities everywhere will have a second chance at life," said Richard C. Shadyac Jr., CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising organization of St. Jude.

About Procter & Gamble
Four billion times a day, P&G brands touch the lives of people around the world. The company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Pampers®, Tide®, Ariel®, Always®, Whisper®, Pantene®, Mach3®, Bounty®, Dawn®, Gain®, Pringles®, Charmin®, Downy®, Lenor®, Iams®, Crest®, Oral-B®, Actonel®, Duracell®, Olay®, Head & Shoulders®, Wella®, Gillette®, Braun® and Fusion®. The P&G community includes approximately 135,000 employees working in about 80 countries worldwide. In these countries and beyond, P&G is committed to improving lives for children in need through its global cause, Live, Learn and Thrive. Every day P&G Live, Learn and Thrive™ is helping children get off to a healthy start, receive access to education, and build skills for life. Please visit http://www. pg. com (http://www. pg. com) for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G, its brands, and Live, Learn and Thrive.

About St. Jude
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family's inability to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization. In 2010, St. Jude was ranked the most trusted charity in the nation in a public survey conducted by Harris Interactive, a highly respected international polling and research firm. For more information, go to www. stjude. org.

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Stop Talking, Blaze Through Obstacles, Noted Astrologer Shelley Ackerman Says "Use Documented Evidence to Make Life Easier"

Stop Talking, Blaze Through Obstacles, Noted Astrologer Shelley Ackerman Says "Use Documented Evidence to Make Life Easier"

Is it possible than one well-executed astrological reading could tell you more about your natural talents and innate energy than all those years of Talk Therapy? “Many psychotherapists end up reinforcing people’s negative behavior and false beliefs by talking about them over and over again,” notes Doris Jeanette, licensed psychologist, a student of Joe Wolpe, MD.

New York, NY (PRWEB) June 14, 2005

People spend millions of dollars year after year in psychotherapy talking and talking. Is it possible than one well-executed astrological reading could tell you more about your natural talents and innate energy than all those years of Talk Therapy? The Priests of Babylon documented fascinating information that can tell you about the gifts with which you were born.

Author Shelley Ackerman, who writes for The NY Post and Beliefnet. com says, “No one starts out in life saying I want to be an astrologer, it's a calling. One that begins after you've been 'read' and realize that this system works in amazing ways.” At the end of a 90 minute session Shelly's clients have observed, "This time with you was infinitely more effective than the 12 visits to a therapist my company paid for last year."

Holistic Health psychologist, Dr. Doris Jeanette will be hosting Shelley June 27th, 7:00 P. M. Eastern, on her monthly mental health teleseminar. Anyone can listen in on the international phone bridge and learn how to access more of their natural talents, basic skills and human potential. Teleseminars are a cost effective way to use continuing education for self improvement. More information at www. drjeanette. com/teleseminars. html (http://www. drjeanette. com/teleseminars. html )

“Many Talk Therapists end up reinforcing people’s negative behavior and false beliefs by talking about them over and over again,” notes Doris Jeanette, licensed psychologist, a student of Joe Wolpe, MD. “On the other hand, I prefer to reinforce people’s natural talents and inner strengths. Astrology is one of many effective ways to acknowledge and access the human potential that is uniquely ours.”

The Holistic Health Center for the New Psychology offers monthly mental health teleseminars, anxiety reduction groups, depression reduction groups and nature workshops teaching people healthy ways to reduce anxiety and enjoy life. Sign up for monthly Holistic Psychology Teleseminars at www. drjeanette. com

VH1's "Charm School Dean" La La Vazquez Partners with Auction Cause to Donate Her 2006 Custom Hot Pink Range Rover to Benefit US Doctors for Africa

VH1's "Charm School Dean" La La Vazquez Partners with Auction Cause to Donate Her 2006 Custom Hot Pink Range Rover to Benefit US Doctors for Africa

Bid to own a one-of-a-kind customized celebrity vehicle on eBay.

Los Angeles, Calif. (Vocus) June 19, 2009

Here's your chance to own a custom modified ride owned by VH1's "Charm School Dean" and former MTV VJ La La Vazquez. This stunning, customized SUV features DUB edition wheels, STRUT grill work, and so much more. Vazquez describes this car as her "favorite car in the world", which is no surprise. After all, at car shows it cleaned up as well as the record setting spread in Celebrity Car Magazine, where it was also featured on the cover.

"I spent so much time on customizing this car and making it perfect, I want to give someone else the chance to get in and receive all the attention I get from driving in this car. Together Melo (Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets) and I bought and customized it together… I know there's someone out there who wants a hot pink Range Rover," says Vazquez.

A car aficionado's heaven, everything inside this beauty has been customized including its pink and black colored interior and embroidered microphones on the seats' headrests.

"Some lucky lady is going to be riding away in a one of a kind vehicle. The photos do not do it justice, it is perhaps the most eye catching celebrity owned vehicle on the market today," says Eric Gazin, President of Auction Cause, the agency managing the sale for La La.

Vazquez breakout role was as the host of "Future Flavas" with Ludacris. After working for KKBT radio in Los Angeles, she co-hosted MTV's "Direct Effect" and "Total Request Live." Her other hosting projects include VH1's "Flavor of Love", the first season of "I Love New York" and "Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School." Her film career includes roles in "Two Can Play That Game" (2001), "Urban Massacre" (2002), "Monster Island" (2003), and You Got Served (2004). LaLa Vazquez is engaged to Denver Nuggets forward, Carmelo Anthony.

This auction is live until June 21 at http://www. ebay. com/lala (http://www. ebay. com/lala). A portion of this auction's proceeds benefit US Doctors for Africa.

About US Doctors for Africa
US Doctors for Africa is a humanitarian organization committed to increasing access to medical care for diseases and conditions affecting the people of Africa. They provide medical and preventative healthcare to regions of Africa without available medical services. US Doctors for Africa delivers multi-disciplinary teams of healthcare professionals and equipment to resource poor regions in Africa with a mission to provide primary care, strategic planning, and education, training and capacity-building. For more information, visit http://www. usdfa. org (http://www. usdfa. org).

About Auction Cause
Auction Cause is the leader in cause marketing campaigns, branding, and fundraising utilizing the eBay platform, generating more than 1 billion media impressions and counting. By integrating our clients' campaigns with social media outreach using Twitter, Facebook, blogs, viral videos, and more, Auction Cause is able to tap an even wider audience. The results are brand loyalty, nonprofit enthusiasm, and celebrity buzz - all while raising serious money for causes. For more information, please visit http://www. auctioncause. com (http://www. auctioncause. com).

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