1stopstation: July 2009

Friday, July 31, 2009

Oakworks Announces Addition of Nutro Body Care Line of Massage Oils, Massage Lotions and Massage Cremes

Oakworks®, Inc., the premier U. S. manufacturer of spa, massage, and medical equipment, today announced the addition of the Nutro Body Care line to its product offerings. Pursuant to an agreement entered into on May 1, 2009 Nutro Body Care LLC of Lewellen, Nebraska has named Oakworks® its exclusive worldwide distributor.

New Freedom, PA (PRWEB) August 17, 2009

Nutro Body Care is a leading formulator of body care products for the Massage and Spa Professions. Their products are handcrafted with loving care in their facility in western Nebraska. Founder Mary Gentry-Randall formed Nutro Body Care LLC out of a desire to create products which are both nutritional for the skin, and environmentally friendly. Through years of interactive work with other experts, and her own professional background as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist, she has been able to create formulations which benefit professional therapists and their clients.

Nutro Body Care LLC recognizes that skin is the largest organ of our body. Therefore, their formulations are designed to feed and nourish the skin, including the therapist, whose hands are in constant contact with products throughout their career. Gentry says "It is important that our products not only perform for massage, but also serve our bodies. These factors are of highest priority at Nutro Body Care". In addition, Nutro Body Care product ingredients are selected using a three tier approach including environmental renewability; safety for their handcrafters and efficacy as a massage and skin product.

Gentry adds, "Our products always include generous amounts of the "good stuff". This is a significant factor which sets Nutro Body Care apart from the rest of the industry. Where most companies include only 1 to 5 percent of butters and oils, they formulate their products to include up to 44 percent. This is how they achieve glide, with plant oils, not by the use of silicones which are derived by mining."

The Nutro Body Care Line encompasses:
Ultra Glide Shea Massage Lotion (http://www. massagetables. com/massage-accessories/massage-oil-massage-creme. asp)- An all plant formula free of palm oil and derivatives of palm, nut oils, silicones, parabens and fragrance. This is a nutritive massage lotion containing Organic plant oils and Organic Shea Butter which are known to feed skin at the cellular level. Nutro Body Care lotion is designed for massage therapists and offers benefits of skin nutrition and hydration. Components of this lotion have been shown to moisturize and regenerate damaged cells. Shea Butter is high in fatty acid content essential for good skin health. Deep Tissue Shea Massage Crème (http://www. massagetables. com/massage-accessories/Nutro-Body-Care-Deep-Tissue-Shea-Creme-8-oz. asp)- A nutritive massage crème containing Organic Shea Butter and Organic Sunflower Oil. This crème performs well for deep tissue work and nourishes skin at the same time. Organic Shea Butter forms a breathable barrier and is the leading ingredient for moisturizing. This product is nut oil and palm oil free. No parabens, no fragrance. Ultra Glide Massage Oil (http://www. massagetables. com/massage-accessories/Nutro-Body-Care-UltraGlide-Oil-8-oz. asp)- A nut oil free massage oil that contains Organic Soy Oil, Organic Sunflower Oil and Organic Rice Bran Oil. . . that's it. These oils will protect and replenish skin when used consistently. Muscle Pro Lotion (http://www. massagetables. com/massage-accessories/Nutro-Body-Care-Muscle-Pro-Lotion-8-oz. asp)- An Organic Shea Butter, muscle lotion designed to penetrate and cool for long lasting relief from simple muscle aches and pains. Muscle MD Gel (http://www. massagetables. com/massage-accessories/Nutro-Body-Care-Muscle-MD-Gel-8-oz. asp)- An all natural, fast drying, non-greasy, alcohol free muscle gel designed to penetrate and cool for long lasting relief from simple muscle aches and pains. This product contains Organic Sunflower Oil and Organic Essential Oil of Orange. This gel does not contain carbomer.

What people are saying about Nutro Body Care:
Ellie Perry with Zenith Supplies in Seattle says, "Nutro Body Care is a company who formulates top notch products that contain superior ingredients. Nutro Body Care has loyal customers who buy only Nutro's lotion; creme and oil! She also says, "Nutro Body Care is great company to work with because they have wonderful people and their products are environmentally friendly."

Annie Baily, a Massage Therapist in Thornton, Colorado says "I love Nutro's products because they don't contain coconut oil that makes skin break out. My clients love the creme because it makes their skin feel good and they don't feel greasy at the end of their session."

Nutro Body Care's mission is to provide high quality, affordable body care products to nourish Mind, Body and Soul! They focus on simplicity and believe that much can be gained by focusing on what really matters...in all areas of life. At Nutro they have applied this concept to body care formulations using ingredients known to provide a wide range of nutritive properties for skin health. In all their products, they work to balance the needs of therapists, their clients' skin, and the environment. This has led to their selection of natural and organic ingredients exclusively, and their avoidance of nut based, palm derived and petrochemical based ingredients. All of their ingredients are listed on each product and the website www. nutrobodycare. com (http://www. nutrobodycare. com) provides links for further research.
Since its inception 30 years ago in South Central Pennsylvania, OAKWORKS® has been committed to creating products that promote comfort, relaxation, and healing for individuals receiving therapeutic treatments.

For more information, visit www. massagetables. com (http://www. massagetables. com)

Oakworks® is the premier manufacturer of spa, massage, and medical equipment with 30 years of precision manufacturing experience and the best quality control in the industry. Known for design innovation, sophisticated engineering, quick turnaround time, and a unique commitment to U. S. manufacturing and environmental wellness, OAKWORKS® is setting the global standard in the markets it serves. OAKWORKS® is a Plant-a-Tree Partner with Trees for the Future and meets their requirements for a Global Cooling Business. OAKWORKS® is an official Corporate Sponsor of the Comfort that Cares™ campaign in partnership with The National Breast Cancer Foundation®. OAKWORKS® has been assessed and certified as meeting the requirements of the Forest Stewardship Council Standard for Chain of Custody Certification: Certificate SGS-COC-005887. The Mark of Responsible Forestry © 1996 Forest Stewardship Council A. C.

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Thursday, July 30, 2009

HealthcareSource Reports Strong Growth in 2009; Strengthens Leadership in Performance Management for Healthcare; Revenue Growth of 26 Percent Highlights 2009 Achievements

HealthcareSource®, the leading provider of talent management solutions for the healthcare industry, today announced strong financial and business results for 2009, including revenue growth of more than 26 percent in 2009 over 2008, significant client adoption, product enhancements, and industry partnerships.

Woburn, Mass. (PRWEB) January 19, 2010

HealthcareSource®, the leading provider of talent management solutions for the healthcare industry, today announced strong financial and business results for 2009. During the year, the Company achieved revenue growth of more than 26 percent in 2009 over 2008, while establishing a leadership position in the performance management for healthcare industry with significant client adoption and product enhancements. Additionally, HealthcareSource continued its tradition of strong client satisfaction by adding industry partnerships, client programs, and talent to its employee base.

"2009 marked a significant milestone in our company's growth," said Peter Segall, CEO of HealthcareSource. "It was a year when HealthcareSource became a complete talent management solution provider for the healthcare industry. The combination of strong client adoption of our performance management solution with our more than 1,000 Position Manager® applicant tracking clients positions us at the pinnacle of the healthcare talent management industry."

HealthcareSource Business and Financial Highlights in 2009

New sales and client retention show strong results:
114 enterprise sales of Position Manager, Onboarding, and /or Performance Manager®. These included 19 replacement sales, whereby new clients selected HealthcareSource to replace their existing applicant tracking or performance management solution. Strong client retention, with more than 96 percent of clients renewing or expanding their annual contacts. Expanded presence with large enterprise healthcare systems, with new or expanded sales to United Health Services, Caritas Christi Health Care System, Central Health, Trinity Health System, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, OSF Healthcare System, St. John Health System, Oakwood Healthcare System, Resurrection Health Care, Catholic Health System, Virginia Commonwealth University Heath System, Clarian Health, Mayo Health System, and MaineHealth. Strong financial standing continued, including substantial growth in profitability alongside low debt and a strong cash position.

Leadership position in employee performance management established:

Performance Manager 3.0 released – The latest product version, announced in November, added feature and usability improvements to competency management, reporting, scheduling, and configuration. New sales of Performance Manager doubled over 2008 sales. Initially released in 2007 as Version 1.0, it is currently used by more than 200 hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide.

Company partnerships and programs provided clients with additional value without higher costs:

HealthcareSource became the exclusive Preferred Integration Partner of the American Hospital Association (AHA) Career Center. Three Preferred Integration Partners for background screening (Certiphi Screening®, HireRight, and Universal Background Screening) made available to clients with no cost integration as well as more than 15 Certified Integration Partners. TestSource selected as HealthcareSource's Preferred Integration Partner for testing and assessments. New client-focused and client-driven programs launched including: HealthcareSource Strategic Advisory Council HealthcareSource Talent-in-Talent™ Award HealthcareSource Community Marketplace

HealthcareSource team and offices expanded:

Senior management team strengthened with hiring of Mark Connolly as VP of Sales and David St. Pierre as VP of Engineering and CTO. Company headcount increased by more than 20 percent to help position the company for future growth. Corporate headquarters moved to the new TradeCenter 128 in Woburn, Massachusetts.

"HealthcareSource defied economic growth indicators and expectations in 2009. A key part of our success over the past year had to do with our mindset of investment – in development, resources, ideas, and leadership. By building upon our established foundation of great products and attentive client service, we cleared the path for HealthcareSource to continue growth and innovation in healthcare talent management in 2010 and beyond," Segall added.

About HealthcareSource
With more than 1,000 hospital clients, HealthcareSource is the leader in talent management for the healthcare industry. Through its software-as-a-service solutions, HealthcareSource helps hospitals acquire, develop, and retain the best workforce possible in order to maximize the quality and efficiency of patient care. The company's talent management solutions include performance management, onboarding, applicant tracking, and a leading healthcare job board. A private corporation, HealthcareSource focuses exclusively on the healthcare industry and consistently earns high marks for client satisfaction and retention. To learn more, please visit www. healthcaresource. com or call (800) 869-5200.

Contact:
Kevin Mullins
Mullins Communications for HealthcareSource
(617) 780-0439

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

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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Olivier Award Winning Shows with Superbreak

At this year’s Laurence Olivier Awards Billy Elliot took the prize for Best New Musical, while Guys and Dolls was awarded Outstanding Musical Production. Catch both winning shows with Superbreak. com.

(PRWEB) March 22, 2006

The Laurence Olivier Awards, presented annually by the Society of London Theatre, are the UK's most prestigious theatre awards and the highlight of the West End calendar. The Awards were established in 1976 to recognise excellence in London theatre and have now become Theatreland’s most glamorous event. This year’s awards, which took place on February 26th were no exception: Billy Elliot took the prize for Best New Musical, while Guys and Dolls was awarded Outstanding Musical Production. Catch both winning shows with Superbreak http://www. superbreak. com (http://www. superbreak. com) and see what made them the toast of London!

Billy Elliot, based on the film of the same name, follows a teenage boy in a northern-English mining community who takes a liking to ballet, despite his father’s objections. With encouragement from his dance teacher Mrs Wilkinson, Billy auditions for the Royal Ballet School and finally sees a way to lead a life without the struggles that his father and brother have to endure. Directed by Stephen Daldry, the show has music by Elton John and choreography by Peter Darling.

Guys and Dolls is the West End’s first new production of Loesser and Burrow’s classic musical in 23 years. The plot follows lovable gangster-types Nathan Detroit and Sky Masterson as one tries to organise a crap game and the other attempts to win $1,000 by seducing Salvation Army Captain Sarah Brown. Directed by Michael Grandage, the original cast featured Ewan McGregor and Jane Krawkowski.

Four star hotel, Maida Vale + Billy Elliot £130.50pp – Stay at the four star London Marriott Maida Vale, conveniently located just ten minutes from Marble Arch. The hotel offers a fabulous health club with indoor pool, sauna, steam room, gym and a hair and beauty salon so you can be sure of looking your best for your big night! The price of £130.50 per person includes Saturday night accommodation on a bed and full English breakfast basis and top priced tickets to see the Saturday evening performance of Billy Elliot. Two share. Stay at the same hotel and catch Guys and Dolls for £116.50 per person on the same basis. Prices valid for Saturday night stays through to 3rd June 2006.

Three star hotel + Billy Elliot £123.50pp – Stay at the three star Royal National Hotel, the largest hotel in Central London and perfectly placed for outings to Covent Garden and Theatreland. The on-site leisure centre includes an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, aerobic studios and three gyms available for the use of guests. The hotel offers garage parking underneath the hotel as well as a wide range of bars and restaurants. The price of £123.50 per person includes Saturday night accommodation on a bed and full English breakfast basis and top priced tickets to see the Saturday evening performance of Billy Elliot. Two share. Stay at the same hotel and catch Guys and Dolls for £116.50 per person on the same basis. Prices valid for Saturday night stays through to 30th September 2006.

Who are Superbreak?

Superbreak. com, incorporating Theatrebreak. com, is the internet division of Superbreak Mini Holidays Limited, the market leader for short breaks throughout the UK. Superbreak is part of Holidaybreak plc, a publicly quoted leisure company whose share price can be found in most major UK newspapers, or at http://www. holidaybreak. com (http://www. holidaybreak. com).

Based in York, England, Superbreak specialises in booking 2-5 star hotel accommodation throughout Britain for the leisure traveller. Superbreak hold allocations of rooms at all hotels and we can book up to and including the day of departure.

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Comprehensive Health Education Foundation Elects H. Teresa Buckland as New Board Chair

Comprehensive Health Education Foundation (C. H.E. F.®), one of the nation’s leading health and prevention education organizations, announced today that it has elected H. Teresa “Trez” Buckland to Chair its Board of Directors. Employed by the University of Washington as a program coordinator in the School of Nursing, an instructor for online courses in the department of Educational Outreach, and a clinical instructor in the School of Public Health, Buckland brings her experience and training as an educator to the C. H.E. F. Board Chair position.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) September 21, 2006

According to Larry Clark, President and Chief Executive Officer of C. H.E. F., “Trez has made tremendous contributions to C. H.E. F. since joining our board in May 2000, and we’re delighted to announce her appointment to Board Chair through May 2007. As a compassionate and visionary leader dedicated to improving health education, prevention, and care, we are lucky to have Trez lead our board, and work with our senior leadership team in the coming months.”

“Comprehensive Health Education Foundation’s programs, curricula, conferences, and staff have been an important part of my professional life since I began teaching in 1974. I am delighted to be able to give back to the organization through board service and feel honored to be considered a worthy partner in their endeavors. C. H.E. F. has always been on the cutting edge in health and prevention education. Their collaborative, creative, and dynamic staff put their public’s needs first and will continue to make a positive difference in the lives of others,” said Buckland.

Previously, Buckland served as an adjunct professor at Central Washington University and Antioch University, and also taught high school health, middle school science and health, and worked as a science department head responsible for developing curricula. Trez has earned numerous honors and awards for her work, including the C. H.E. F. Experienced Health Educator Fellowship for Washington, the Governor’s Golden Apple Award, three grants for innovative program design in the area of wellness, plus Volunteer of the Year awards from the Washington Association for Biomedical Research, Washington State Family and Consumer Sciences, and National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. Trez holds a master’s degree in education and a bachelor of arts degree in health education.

About Comprehensive Health Education Foundation

Founded in 1974, Seattle-based Comprehensive Health Education Foundation (C. H.E. F.®) is dedicated to promoting health and quality of life through education, addressing such important topics as childhood obesity, stress, and other health issues. As a nationally known nonprofit organization, C. H.E. F. develops a variety of health promotion and prevention education programs and products targeted to the early childhood, school-aged youth, and healthy aging markets. For information about C. H.E. F.’s products and programs, please visit www. chef. org or call 1.800.323.2433.

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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Ohio's Only Crisis Communications Firm Changes Name

Hennes Paynter Communications is the new name of Ohio's only public relations agency - and one of the few in the country - focused exclusively on crisis communications. Founded in 1989 by Bruce Hennes, the firm added Barbara Paynter to the formal firm nameplate to recognize Paynter's inclusion as a full partner in the firm and because of the contributions she has made to the firm's growth over the past three years.

Cleveland, Ohio (PRWEB) October 14, 2009

Hennes Paynter Communications is the new name of Ohio's only public relations agency - and one of the few in the country - focused exclusively on crisis communications.

Founded in 1989 by Bruce Hennes, the firm added Barbara Paynter to the formal firm nameplate to recognize Paynter's inclusion as a full partner in the firm and because of the contributions she has made to the firm's growth over the past three years.

For several years, Paynter served "of counsel" to the firm, which specializes in crisis communications, media training, media relations and litigation communications. Together, Hennes and Paynter have more than 60 years of experience in public relations, media relations, crisis communications and journalism.

Bruce Hennes has more than 30 years experience working in politics and public relations. He opened his own communications firm in 1989, and in 2002 formed Hennes Communications to focus exclusively on crisis communications.

Hennes is one of Cleveland's best-known crisis communication specialists and media trainers, often speaking before bar and trade associations on the subject of crisis communications. He also frequently speaks to mayors, police, fire, education and other government officials on the subject of "Extreme Crisis Communications" - i. e., how to handle mass casualty incidents and other "extreme" situations involving threats to life and limb - in seminars sponsored by County Emergency Management Agencies.

Hennes serves on the boards of the Business Emergency Planning Institute, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and Cleveland Leadership Center.

Paynter heads up the Hennes Paynter Crisis Comm SWAT Team. Her specialties include crisis and environmental communications, media relations, media training and litigation support.

She previously served as senior vice president with Edward Howard, a full-service public relations agency based in Cleveland, and as director of university relations for Walsh University in North Canton. She began her career as a newspaper reporter and editor, working for newspapers in Georgia, Mississippi, Texas and Ohio.

Paynter's work has been recognized with a Silver Anvil from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), several Cleveland Rocks Awards from the Greater Cleveland Chapter of PRSA, and a Gold SABRE Award from The Holmes Group.

She is an accredited member of PRSA and has served as president of both the Cleveland and Akron chapters. She is the public representative on the board of the Federal Bar Association-Northern District of Ohio Chapter and serves on the board of Walsh Jesuit High School in Cuyahoga Falls.

About Hennes Paynter Communications LLC

Headquartered in Cleveland, Hennes Paynter Communications provides crisis communications, media training and litigation communications support to clients in the health care, manufacturing, education, government, non-profit and professional service industries. The firm is a coalition member of ProtectingAmerica. org and National Preparedness Month (US. Department of Homeland Security). Recent clients include Avery Dennison, KeyBank, MetroHealth System, Akron General Health System, Cuyahoga Community College, Summit County Port Authority, The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, Jewish Community Federation, John Carroll University, NASA, Westfield Insurance and many of the leading law firms in Northeast Ohio. It is the only agency in Ohio focused exclusively on crisis communications. More information is available at http://www. crisiscommunications. com (http://www. crisiscommunications. com).

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Monday, July 27, 2009

ISirona Signs Reference Selling Agreement with NxStage

Relationship Expected to Result in Improved Nursing Productivity in the Treatment of Renal Disease

Panama City, Fla. (PRWEB) February 27, 2009

iSirona®, an innovative provider of data automation solutions for healthcare providers, today announced that it has signed an agreement with NxStage Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXTM), a leading manufacturer of innovative dialysis products. Under the agreement, iSirona will develop the iSirona Gateway for the NxStage System One™ renal dialysis system.

The iSirona gateway is being developed to allow NxStage customers to integrate critical data from their NxStage products into their hospital information systems. Once completed, the gateway will allow critical care facilities to leverage the NxStage System One's robust data collection capabilities and take advantage of iSirona's proprietary Positive Patient Identification logic. This will ensure that patient data retrieved from a device is accurately linked to the correct patient.

"The NxStage System One is a robust and innovative solution, offering treatment flexibility and ease of use to caregivers in the critical care setting," states Jeffrey H. Burbank, CEO of NxStage Medical, Inc. "We look forward to working with iSirona with the goal of delivering increased return on investment and benefits to System One customers within the critical care market."

"We are excited to work with NxStage in delivering connectivity between the System One and clinical information systems such as the EMR," says Peter Witonsky, iSirona's president and chief sales officer. "Not only will this functionality ensure that the data is documented to the correct patient, it will improve the speed and accuracy of data available for clinical review and decision making."

About NxStage Medical:
NxStage Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXTM) is a medical device company headquartered in Lawrence, Massachusetts that develops, manufactures and markets innovative products for the treatment of end-stage renal disease, or ESRD, and acute kidney failure. For more information on NxStage and its products, please visit the company's website at http://www. nxstage. com (http://www. nxstage. com).

About iSirona:
Panama City, Florida-based iSirona (www. isirona. com) develops clinical automation solutions for healthcare. The iSirona Enterprise™ product suite delivers medical device data from bedside and mobile devices to clinical information systems, simplifying the process of patient data collection. iSirona accelerates return-on-investment by streamlining workflow and maximizing IT investments. Uniquely positioned to deliver the most robust solution, iSirona guarantees delivery of accurate, timely and complete patient data.

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Sunday, July 26, 2009

New Hospital Simulation Training Programs Expect to Improve Patient Safety and Reduce Medical Errors

Laerdal Medical Corporation and SimMedical, a company of UPMC, announce the development of two cutting-edge health care simulation curriculums for hospital staff. These programs address the 2008 National Patient Safety Goals with education products for training hospital staff.

Wappingers Falls, NY (PRWEB) January 8, 2009

Laerdal Medical Corporation and SimMedical, a company of UPMC, announce the development of two cutting-edge health care simulation curriculums for hospital staff. The goal of the courses is to improve overall clinical performance, reduce medical errors and increase patient safety.

These "courses-in-a-box" contain a complete array of educational tools for Faculty Instructors, Participants and Simulation Support Personnel.

The Institute of Medicine's 2000 report "To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System" suggested that close to 90% of medical errors are a result of failed systems and procedures. The Joint Commission, which accredits and certifies more than 15,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States, cites team training as an essential factor in reducing risk of medical errors. The 2009 National Patient Safety Goal, which applies to Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals, requires formal education for those that provide urgent response to critical conditions.

The "Rapid Response Team Training" course developed by Michael DeVita, MD, an international leader in Rapid Response Systems and Associate Director at The Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER), is designed for physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists and critical care physicians. Participants will learn to manage and avoid critical errors in the hospital, and focus on team skills such as communication and decision-making.

This training program was recently cited as a case study to meet the Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Standards in The Joint Commission Guide to Staff Education in 2008.

The "First 5 Minutes®" curriculum takes a multi-disciplinary approach to training hospital staff to manage a patient in a crisis situation and to respond appropriately during the critical first five minutes of a medical crisis before the Code Team arrives. The course is intended to improve identification of critical incidents, establish standardized behaviors for initial in-hospital responders and promote improved patient outcomes.

These new life-saving products are available to the health care community now.

The Rapid Response Team Training and First 5 Minutes Curriculum, developed in conjunction with SimMedical, are the most recent additions to Laerdal's growing courseware portfolio. The Simulation in Nursing Scenarios, developed in partnership with the National League for Nursing are used by nursing educators to train their students in undergraduate nursing programs. The ACLS scenarios, developed with the American Heart Association, teach and test learners to the 2005 AHA ACLS Guidelines. Laerdal's Emergency Preparedness Scenarios were created as a result of a partnership with the Gordon Center in Miami. These scenarios help prepare military, hospital, paramedics and pre-hospital first responders in the event of a Terrorist attack.

SimMedical, a company of the University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), provides comprehensive simulation-based training curricula developed by experts to address today's most pressing clinician training and patient safety concerns. In addition, SimMedical provides expertise in the creation and management of integrated healthcare simulation training programs, featuring curricula and a web-based simulation information management system (SIMS). SimMedical is a corporation committed to creating leading edge simulation solutions through technology, training and operational excellence. For more information, visit http://www. simmedical. com (http://www. simmedical. com) or call 866-751-1348.

Laerdal Medical, one of the world's leading providers of Healthcare Solutions, is dedicated to helping save lives with products and services for Simulation, Airway Management, Immobilization, Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, Patient Care, Self-Directed Learning, and Medical Education. A complete line of Education and Technical Services, Courseware and Consulting Services is also available. Laerdal serves all healthcare providers and educators, from the lay rescuer to the medical professional. For more information, visit http://www. laerdal. com (http://www. laerdal. com) or contact:

Jolynn Oblak
Product Marketing Manager for Simulation
Laerdal Medical Corporation
Phone: 845-297-7770, ext. 3233

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ACC: Senate EPW Climate Bill Will Weaken U. S. Competitiveness, Increase Global Emissions

Bill's Allowance Cap, Reduction Schedules Will Cause Carbon 'Leakage,' U. S. Job Losses

Arlington, VA (Vocus) October 29, 2009

This week the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee is holding hearings on its "Chairman's Mark" of climate legislation, "The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act" (S. 1733). Additional information is available at http://epw. senate. gov (http://epw. senate. gov).

American Chemistry Council (ACC) President and CEO Cal Dooley issued the following statement:

"We support policies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. We are a 'green jobs' industry whose products go into some of the most widely-used energy efficiency (http://www. americanchemistry. com/s_acc/bin. asp? CID=217&DID=5946&DOC=FILE. PDF) and renewable energy applications that help Americans save energy and reduce emissions. Following passage of the House bill, we had hoped for substantial improvements in the Senate in recognizing competitiveness impacts for energy-intensive, trade exposed industries such as chemistry. Unfortunately, S. 1733 is a significant step back. The bill truly jeopardizes our ability to compete globally, will cost U. S. jobs and lead to higher net global greenhouse gas emissions as manufacturing production shifts to higher-emission countries - a process known as 'carbon leakage.' We believe Congress must develop and adopt a far different approach to reducing emissions (http://www. americanchemistry. com/s_acc/sec_mediakits. asp? CID=217&DID=566) - one that leads to environmental and economic improvement. The United States can and must do both.

"Specifically, we believe the allowance cap and reduction schedules in S. 1733 will put energy-intensive, trade-exposed industries (EITEs) like ours at a competitive disadvantage in global markets. While some allowances are devoted to EITEs, the bill has an undersized cap and steep rate of decline that will make emissions allowances scarce, resulting in high allowance prices. High allowance prices will, in turn, will lead utilities to 'fuel switch' to natural gas to reduce their compliance costs. Because chemistry companies rely on natural gas for heat and power and as a raw material, or 'feedstock,' we will pay more for allowances, fuel, and feedstock. This 'triple whammy' of higher costs will make us significantly less competitive with producers overseas, costing U. S. jobs and increasing global emissions.

"American chemistry has improved energy efficiency by 28 percent since 1990, and our GHG emissions have fallen 16 percent in that time, exceeding Kyoto Protocol targets. We can help create the lower carbon economy of the future by continuing to innovate products that save fuel, prevent greenhouse gas emissions, and bring advances in renewable energy such as solar and wind. To fulfill this potential, we need smart climate and energy policies that enable us to compete in the global marketplace, invest in higher efficiency plants and equipment, and retain and grow one of the nation's highest trained and most productive workforces. We urge the Senate to consider new approaches to GHG emissions reduction and look forward to working with lawmakers in that effort."

Www. americanchemistry. com/newsroom (http://www. americanchemistry. com/newsroom)

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) represents the leading companies engaged in the business of chemistry. ACC members apply the science of chemistry to make innovative products and services that make people's lives better, healthier and safer. ACC is committed to improved environmental, health and safety performance through Responsible Care®, common sense advocacy designed to address major public policy issues, and health and environmental research and product testing. The business of chemistry is a $689 billion enterprise and a key element of the nation's economy. It is one of the nation's largest exporters, accounting for ten cents out of every dollar in U. S. exports. Chemistry companies are among the largest investors in research and development. Safety and security have always been primary concerns of ACC members, and they have intensified their efforts, working closely with government agencies to improve security and to defend against any threat to the nation's critical infrastructure.

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Friday, July 24, 2009

Toxic Black Mold - Home Owners are Dying - Is the Media Looking Sideways?

Stachybotrys and many other strains of toxic, health threatening molds are becoming everyday household words in America that very few understand

(PRWEB) January 27, 2005

Toxic Black Mold or Mold that is Black? Stachybotrys and many other strains of toxic, health threatening molds are becoming everyday household words in America that very few understand. Now you can find informative and educational content, free mold brochures, toxic mold inspectors and remediation/abatement companies, toxic mold/tort attorneys and much more at one great location on the Internet, www. StartRemodeling. com.

Horror stories are pouring in by the thousands everyday. Insurance companies are running scared. Families are being forced out of their homes for months on end. Some are burning them down to rid themselves of the problem. Schools and businesses are being shut down. Mr. and Mrs. John T. America are becoming seriously ill, young children and the elderly are severely sick and/or dying from this mysterious and little understood airborne toxin.

WHY? Because this epidemic, although around for millions of years, is brand new to most and just becoming public knowledge. Very few professionals, including doctors, have taken the time to study up on and train themselves about the problem at hand, much less educate the general population about the dangers that exist in their everyday lives. The simplest thing in the world and something we should all be able to take for granted has been tainted. The air we breathe inside of our homes and workplace.

Since 1997, http://www. StartRemodeling. com (http://www. StartRemodeling. com) has been a driving force on the Internet to educate and provide quality resources to homeowners wanting to improve their homes inside and out. In the last few years, they and their sister site at www. ToxicMoldUSA. com have made it their # 1 GOAL to inform, educate and provide life long solutions to their visitors on how to live safely inside of those homes that they care so much about.

Http://www. StartRemodeling. com (http://www. StartRemodeling. com) has done the research, compiled the information and is making it readily available to everyone. They provide everything from informative articles and news releases, to government and medical findings. They provide a free national search for pre-qualified and certified toxic black mold professionals to inspect for and eliminate toxic black mold, toxic tort attorneys to assist those that may be in need of their services and simple do it yourself mold kits for under $10.00. They also provide a free 35 + page brochure from the site that details everything from simple identification to insurance procedures, cleaning procedures and elimination. They've covered it all.

"This is something that I take very personally," states Jimmy McDonald, the man who initiated the change in direction for the site. "I am a fairly new Grandfather and my Granddaughter became violently ill when she was only a couple of months old."

"We found the problem to be an accumulation of Stachybotrys and Penicillium molds in the house she was visiting, which ended up in her lungs. The people in that house, friends of the family, were moved out of their home for the better part of a year, lost cherished valuables and life in general was turned completely upside down for them. That opened my eyes and made me want to come up with some solutions that all of us can apply to our everyday lives."

"Our site does that and more for people now and it feels great."

Http://www. StartRemodeling. com (http://www. StartRemodeling. com) provides education, protection and solutions for your peace of mind. This site is definitely one that you will not want to pass up.

For the Health of It.

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Thursday, July 23, 2009

Blue Barrel Surf Company Sports Wares at Aloha Beach Festival Today and Tomorrow

Blue Barrel Surf Co. sports soothes sciatica near at San Buenaventura State Beach Today and Tomorrow to introduce new custom massage table sheet line.

(PRWEB) June 19, 2004

In amongst the flying discs, dogs, and volleyballs, all Â‘Hawaiians for-a-dayÂ’ at San Buenaventura State Beach attending the Aloha Beach Festival this FatherÂ’s Day weekend, will find the Blue Barrel Surf Co. shack filled with designer surfboard covers, bikini's, gear bagsÂ—and massaging hands? Yep! Blue Barrel Surf Co. will sport wares and sooth sciatica to introduce new custom massage table sheet line.

Â“Focusing on surfers keeps me close to the waves!Â” said Blue Barrel Surf Co. owner and recreational surfer, Margie Lorenzen. Â“Pampering shipwrecked bodies on Hawaiian-inspired fabrics is just an extension of Blue BarrelÂ’s commitment to surf and Â‘sandy turfÂ’ lovers everywhere.Â”

Malibu Surfing Association members, whose team Blue Barrel Surf Co. sponsors, and competing members of the Board Riders Surf Club will receive a 10% Discount on custom surfing apparel and accessories ordered this weekend. All booth visitors will have chances to win a one-hour massage, surfboard cover, bikini, and other treasures, at the festival which will benefit at-risk kids in Hawaii via the non-profit Kapi'olani Health Foundation. For information on the Aloha Beach Festival, call (805) 648-2662, or visit www. alohabeachfestival. com.

Blue Barrel Surf Co. and Blue Barrel Design Studio are divisions of Blue Barrel, Inc. located in Oxnard, California. Blue Barrel Surf Co. designs bikinis, surf gear and Hawaiian-inspired, custom surfboard covers. Blue Barrel Design Studio creates designs for apparel and accessories through features product development, grading, marking, patterns and production cutting. Design service clients have included SHAY TODD (FITNESS Magazine May 2004 cover), GILDA MARX BODY, Inc, and LAWD KNOWS from Lori Petty (Â‘Prey for Rock and RollÂ’, Â‘Point BreakÂ’ and Â‘Tank GirlÂ’). Contact owner and designer, Margie Lorenzen via email: bluebarrelinc@yahoo. com, phone: (805) 984-4339 and Fax: (805) 815-4340. Â“Live in the moment of the curl with Blue Barrel.Â”

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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Utilities in Japan, New Publication Announcement from Report Buyer

Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has now added a new report called "Utilities in Japan".

(PRWEB) February 10, 2007

Utilities in Japan industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the utilities industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, plus textual analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, demographic information, and descriptions of the leading companies.

Scope:

Contains an executive summary and data on value, volume and segmentation Provides textual analysis of the industry's prospects, competitive landscape and leading companies Includes a five-year forecast of the industry Supported by the key macroeconomic and demographic data affecting the market

Why you should buy this report:

Spot future trends and developments Inform your business decisions Add weight to presentations and marketing materials Save time carrying out entry-level research

Content:

Executive Summary Chapter 1 Market Overview Chapter 2 Market Value Chapter 3 Market Segmentation I Chapter 4 Market Segmentation Ii Chapter 5 Competitive Landscape Chapter 6 Leading Companies Chapter 7 Market Forecasts Chapter 8 Macroeconomic Indicators Chapter 9 Further Reading

"Utilities in Japan" is available from Report Buyer. For more information go to: http://www. reportbuyer. com/energy_utilities/utility_services/utilities_japan. html (http://www. reportbuyer. com/energy_utilities/utility_services/utilities_japan. html)

Report Buyer Product ID: DAT00723

About Report Buyer.

Report Buyer (http://www. reportbuyer. com (http://www. reportbuyer. com)) is a UK-based independent online store supplying business information on major industry sectors. These include the Automotive Industry, Banking & Finance, Energy & Utilities, Food & Drink, Telecoms and Pharma & Healthcare. The website now carries over 4,000 business information products, including market reports, studies and books. Report Buyer is the intelligent way to buy market research making it an essential resource for executives and information buyers worldwide. Subscribers receive a free monthly newsletter and email alerts on new titles in their areas of interest.

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Friday, July 17, 2009

&#194;“18to35&#194;” Unveils 2003 Innovators Program: Non-Partisan, Young Adult Policy Organization Launches with a Focus on Jobs and the Economy

Â“18to35Â” Unveils 2003 Innovators Program: Non-Partisan, Young Adult Policy Organization Launches with a Focus on Jobs and the Economy

18to35, a national, non-partisan organization dedicated to giving young adults a credible voice in policymaking has selected a group of up-and-coming and already-there young adults to develop new solutions that address the growing problems of the U. S. economy and jobs.

(PRWEB) September 19, 2003

For Immediate Release

Contact:

Esther Potter (202-543-0828)

WASHINGTON, D. C.(PRWEB) September 18, 2003 Â– As the nation readies itself for the 2004 presidential election cycle, 18to35, a new non-partisan policy organization, announces its inaugural group of Innovators Â– a select group of nine Â“up-and-comingÂ” and Â“already-thereÂ” young adults who will be challenged to develop new solutions that address the growing problems of the economy and jobs. TodayÂ’s news represents a growing need to tap into the innovation and creativity of todayÂ’s young adults to develop cross-ideological and non-partisan solutions to todayÂ’s most pressing social, economic and political problems.

The following nine individuals have been named to the 2003-2004 Innovators program:

Paul Andrew: Former Special Advisor to British Prime Minister Tony Blair and current senior consultant at Hattaway Communications in Boston. Francisco Gomes: Business owner and environmental planner in Hartford, CT. Adam Gordon: Publisher and editor-in-chief of the magazine, The Next American City. Michael Hurwitz and Ian Marvy: Co-founders and co-directors of Added Value in NY. Ariosto Manrique: President of Testa Marketing and President of the Youth Entrepreneurs Organization of COPARMEX in Tijuana. Kari McIntyre: Sophomore at Tufts University. Bruce Mehlman: Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Technology Policy. Dimitri Millas: MBA student at Rice University.

For biographies of 18to35Â’s Innovators, visit www.18to35.org/innovators. html (http://www.18to35.org/innovators. html).

For the coming year, the 18to35 Innovators will examine a wide range of issues impacting jobs and the economy, particularly from a young adult perspective, including:

Social Security and Medicare unemployment health benefits higher education debt and credit card debt financial savings strategies

Â“Our Innovators and young adults across the country can bring fresh insight and fresh solutions to critical social and economic problems facing the United States. At a time when our country faces unprecedented challenges, todayÂ’s young adults Â– regardless of race, socioeconomic status, or political persuasion Â– must step up and develop new approaches to tackle the problems that affect us all,Â” said 18to35Â’s co-founder and President, Jonathan Zaff. Â“The problems facing young adults are frequently an after thought in todayÂ’s highly partisan public policy debates. 18to35Â’s mission is to move the issues and concerns of young adults to the forefront of public policymaking.Â”

18to35 Â– An Organization Devoted to Innovation, Deliberation and Participation Â– provides young adults with opportunities to think creatively, alter the course of national debate profoundly, all while encouraging other young adults to reflect on, respond to and re-engage in our civic life.

Through a broad dissemination effort of easily understandable policy briefs, press releases and articles geared to elected officials, the media, and the general public, 18to35Â’s Innovators will inform local, national and international policy-making.

The Innovators' policy briefs will be released in mid-November of 2003, with on-line and face-to-face deliberations among young adults and policy-makers taking place across the country throughout 2004.

About 18to35

18to35 is a national non-partisan policy organization dedicated to infusing public policy debates with an innovative and young perspective, and to engage young adults in these deliberations. To learn more about 18to35Â’s Innovators and other 18to35 programs, contact 18to35 by e-mail at media@18to35.org or phone (202) 543-0828.

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Swanson EFAs Super EPA Fish Oil Passes ConsumerLab. com Omega-3 Testing

Swanson Health Products’ Swanson EFAs Super EPA Fish Oil passes ConsumerLab. com testing of omega-3 supplements.

Fargo, ND (Vocus) October 4, 2010

Recently, ConsumerLab. comconducted a study of fish oil supplements—softgels and liquids for adults, children and pets—as well as krill oil and algal oil supplements. The report found that 17 out of 24 fish, algal and krill oil supplements selected for testing passed. In addition, 15 products passed ConsumerLab. com’s Voluntary Certification Program after undergoing the same tests. Swanson Super EPA Fish Oil was voluntarily submitted by Swanson Health Products and passed testing, earning the status of “Approved Quality” from ConsumerLab. com. Swanson Super EPA Fish Oil was also found to be among those products offering the best dollar value.

A recent survey by ConsumerLab. com showed that fish oil has become the most commonly used supplement among people who regularly use supplements, exceeding, for the first time, the use of multivitamins. Seventy four percent of respondents reported using a fish oil supplement. “Supplements providing EPA and/or DHA, such as Swanson Super EPA Fish Oil, are a great alternative to fish as a source of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, as they typically have far fewer contaminants, cost less, and are more convenient to obtain,” said Tod Cooperman, M. D., President of ConsumerLab. com.

All-natural Swanson EPA Fish Oil features a potent fish oil concentrate with 300 mg of EPA and 200 mg of DHA. These two omega-3 essential fatty acids play important roles in cardiovascular and immune system function.

ConsumerLab. com is a leading provider of consumer information and independent evaluations of products that affect health and nutrition. The company is privately held and based in Westchester, New York. It has no ownership from, or interest in, companies that manufacture, distribute or sell consumer products.

Swanson Health Products is an industry leader in bringing vitamins direct to consumers at the lowest prices possible. Swanson Health Products, headquartered in Fargo, ND, offers the highest quality vitamins, supplements and natural health care products and is Good Manufacturing Practices certified. Swanson Health Products goes a step beyond its competitors by offering powerful guarantees. All products are backed by a 100% Satisfaction, Money-Back Guarantee and Double the Difference Lowest Price Guarantee. For more information, please visit swansonvitamins. com.

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Thursday, July 16, 2009

Skincare and Healthy Tanning: Inconvenient Truth about the Pro-Tanning Hype in Skin Care Industry

Skincare-News. com delves into the campaign put out by the tanning industry, which attempts to claim that tanning is not only harmless, but also completely healthy. Is it true?

Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) July 2, 2008

So is tanning horrible for your skin or healthy for it? With advertising on both sides of the argument, it's tough to figure out whose claims are actually accurate. Skincare-News. com's latest article, "Pro-Tanning Campaign HYPE: Healthy Tanning," makes sense of it all with direct quotes from the tanning industry, dermatologists and skin cancer specialists.
Http://www. skincare-news. com/articles. php? ArtID=636 (http://www. skincare-news. com/articles. php? ArtID=636)

About the campaign
It's been drilled into our heads for years: Too much sun can lead to wrinkles, premature aging and even deadly cancers. But a recent campaign is attempting to change the public's view about the sun, encouraging people that tanning, in moderation, isn't just safe but a healthy and necessary practice.

Largely responsible for this campaign is the Indoor Tanning Association (ITA), a group made up of indoor tanning manufacturers and distributors. Claiming that it advocates "responsible" tanning and "sunburn prevention," the ITA's Web site, Sunlightscam. com, presents a multi-faceted argument that promotes deliberate tanning. In addition, the Smart Tan organization (Tanningtruth. com) also offers additional information on why tanning is essential.

The UV and melanoma connection

ITA's claim: "Since the 1970s, groups like the Skin Cancer Foundation and the American Cancer Society--which both received funding from sunscreen companies--have campaigned to increase awareness of skin cancer. Chief among their advice is to get regular skin cancer screenings. As a result, the supposed "epidemic" is most likely the result of increased screenings, not an increase in actual skin cancer rates."

Why it's questionable: Yes, people have taken the warnings seriously and, today, dermatologists are better able to detect early cancers. But if early detection is becoming more common, why are deaths due to melanoma not decreasing? Skin and Aging finds that not only are skin cancer diagnoses steadily rising, but skin cancer associated deaths are increasing as well.

ITA's claim: "Evidence linking getting a tan--either from the sun or from tanning beds--to melanoma is scant at best and demonstrably misleading at worst. The best science indicates that there is no connection between tanning and cancer, but that hasn't stopped the sunscreen companies from using it to sell their products."

Why it's questionable: While the ITA tries to prove there's no connection between UV rays and cancer, organizations worldwide recognize that the evidence points to a strong link. Dermatologist Diane Baker, M. D., tells Skin and Aging that "It&rquo;s true that there hasn't been any direct, linear link between UV exposure and melanoma, but we do know that ultraviolet light is a carcinogen in and of itself. The evidence directly linking UV light damage to basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma is much stronger [than for melanoma], but that's bad enough."

The bottom line: Just as cigarette companies will argue that there's no direct link between tobacco and lung cancer, the tanning bed industry will offer evidence against a connection between UV rays and cancer.

On "safe" tanning

Smart Tan's Claim: "What is sometimes called 'damage' to the skin from non-burning UV exposure is actually just the skin's way of protecting itself from sunburn. If your body can develop a tan, doing so is natural. It is what your body is designed to do. It is one of the ways your body protects itself."

Why it's questionable: The idea that sun exposure, short of a sunburn, isn't damaging the skin is simply untrue. Jody A. Levine, M. D., tells WebMD: "Skin cancer comes from a mutation of DNA in the skin cells. A sunburn is not a sign you have mutated the DNA. It is very possible to damage your skin without a burn...It is the UVB radiation that is more likely to cause a sunburn, and UVA -- used in most sun beds -- causes deeper skin damage leading to skin cancer."

The case against indoor tanning

ITA's claim: "While getting too much sun has been linked to some forms of cancer, indoor tanning is a government-approved, controlled environment designed to give you a tan without ever burning--which is the likely culprit in contracting cancer from sun exposure."

Why it's questionable: The so-called control, courtesy of tanning booths, doesn't protect against cancer: Darrell Rigel, M. D., of the American Academy of Dermatology tells ABC News, "We're seeing a dramatic increase in melanoma rates in young women. And the only behavior difference between young women and young men is the fact young women are four times more likely to go to a tanning salon." Cancer is a disease that takes decades to develop, so the fact that more and more young people are being diagnosed with it is an alarming wakeup call that tanning beds -- whose users include large numbers of teenage girls -- are a source of the problem.

The bottom line: Although the idea of a "controlled environment" might mean that an individual can use a tanning bed without ever burning, remember that a person doesn't need a sunburn to damage the skin; tanned skin is damaged skin. Controlled environment or not, UV rays are considered carcinogens. According to the AAD, UV radiation from indoor tanning "can lead to skin aging, immune suppression and eye damage, including cataracts and ocular melanoma."

The true meaning of "moderation"

Smart Tan's claim: "The professional indoor tanning industry's scientifically supported position is summed up in this declaration: Moderate tanning, for individuals who can develop a tan, is the smartest way to maximize the potential benefits of sun exposure while minimizing the potential risks associated with either too much or too little sunlight."

Why it's questionable: It's true that some sun is healthy -- 15 minutes a day max to get adequate vitamin D from sunlight -- but this doesn't mean that people need to seek out the sun from tanning beds or trips to the beach.

The bottom line: People don't need to participate in "moderate tanning" to be healthy. In fact, any deliberate tanning is harmful. Limiting time spent in the sun and supplementing the diet with sources high in vitamin D will not only save a person's skin, but it might save their life as well.

Skincare-News. com covers all skincare and beauty topics from head to toe. Check out these latest articles:

Is Your Sunscreen Safe?
Http://www. skincare-news. com/articles. php? ArtID=590 (http://www. skincare-news. com/articles. php? ArtID=590)
With temperatures rising and summer rapidly approaching, people are heading to the beach armed with the essentials--a hat, sunglasses and of course, sunscreen! But recent controversy has disrupted several decades of sun safety awareness. Why is sunscreen suddenly taking so much heat? Some studies have attributed increasing cancer rates to a culture of sun avoidance; avoidance which reduces the production of vitamin D, believed to prevent breast, colon and prostrate cancers and known for improving bone health and boosting the immune system. Does that mean we should ditch the sunscreen and head outdoors without any sun protection or continue to follow what's been drummed into our heads?

Healthy Skin for Kids
Http://www. skincare-news. com/articles. php? ArtID=583 (http://www. skincare-news. com/articles. php? ArtID=583)
Like adults, children can have delicate skin, susceptible to infections, rashes, itchiness and discomfort. Sure, the typical kid's room might be disaster area, but their skin needn't be the same. Start with the basics: good head-to-toe hygiene is crucial to keep skin healthy and robust. Proper skincare will start young children into a lifetime of healthy skin so begin early!

Shea Butter
Http://www. skincare-news. com/articles. php? ArtID=542 (http://www. skincare-news. com/articles. php? ArtID=542)
Natural skincare products are becoming increasingly popular, and one natural ingredient that's quickly earning a reputation for its soothing, hydrating qualities is shea butter, even though it's been around for centuries. Many skincare products are touted as "natural," yet few offer the many benefits of shea butter with its ability to treat skin concerns such as dry, itchy skin, stretch marks and wrinkles and conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Also, because it's filled with antioxidants, shea butter not only moisturizes the skin but also keeps it healthy and radiant. Rediscover shea butter here.

About SkinCare-News. com -- "Your Source for Intelligent Skin Care"
Skincare-News. com is the online source for consumers seeking intelligent beauty and skin care news, advice, tips and articles. Founded in 2005, SkinCare-News. com features articles, news items and frequently asked questions on skincare and beauty related issues. SkinCare-News. com is located in Sacramento, California, but receives visitors from all around the world. For more information, visit http://www. skincare-news. com (http://www. skincare-news. com).

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Learn the Organic Way to Treat your Acne

Ever dreamed of having acne-free clear skin without harsh chemicals? Now it's made possible. Organic beauty expert Julie Gabriel, R. N.S., created "Clear Skin: Organic Action Plan for Acne", an original book featuring all-natural organic solutions to the most common skin woe, acne.

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) March 3, 2007

Ever dreamed of having acne-free clear skin without harsh chemicals? Now you can. Organic beauty expert Julie Gabriel, R. N.S., created "Clear Skin: Organic Action Plan for Acne", an original book featuring all-natural organic solutions to your most common skin woe, acne.

Do you know that 98% of skincare products contain ingredients that provoke acne? Are you eating the right foods to keep your skin clear? Would you rather stay in your beauty rut than trying a completely different way of treating your problem skin?

Culled from the newest scientific research and organic wisdom of centuries, Clear Skin: Organic Action Plan for Acne (iUniverse, January 2007) contains 210 pages of practical, easy-to-use, and 100% organic steps to clear skin that is not just healthy-looking but is truly healthy from inside out.

Julie Gabriel, author of Clear Skin, explains, "The book was written with a simple mission in mind: help acne sufferers feed their skin with best and purest foods - from inside and outside. We all know that eating organic has tremendous benefits for our health. Switching to organic skin treatments are the next logical step. Our skin eagerly absorbs anything we apply to it and passes all things, good or bad, into the bloodstream. Parabens, triethanolamine, many chemical emulsifiers, penetration enhancers and antibacterial agents are known to disrupt hormonal balance and actively promote acne. Now you can treat your skin problems the natural way thus saving your skin from hundreds of chemicals that are not proven for long-term safety."

It's time to rethink the traditional approach to your problem skin and think organic. "Clear Skin: Organic Action Plan for Acne" guides through diet, stress-relief and organic skincare and explain the easy way to achieve clear skin. Inside the reader will:

Control how diet affects acne Read up the latest information on skincare ingredients and how they can affect skin's health Learn how stress reduction, including exclusive mood management techniques, and other choices can keep acne at a distance Enjoy 30-day Clear Skin Diet and crash-course Acne Detox Learn how to create simple natural homemade skincare for acne and post-acne marks Create a natural skincare plan based on reader's skin type

This straightforward, easy-to-grasp yet scientifically-based guide to natural care for problem skin helps readers learn everything they need to look and feel their best. Unlike any other acne book, Clear Skin casts a discerning eye over most common skincare ingredients that are best avoided, among them benzoyl peroxide, the mainstay of acne therapy. The book outlines the complementary therapies that help achieve clear skin and promote our inner beauty. From diet to meditation and organic skincare recipes, natural beauty has never been made so simple and chic.

Says Gabriel, "You'll love it. It's gentle, it's natural, and it's working. It's common sense."

"Clear Skin: Organic Action Plan for Acne" is available from Amazon. com and Barnes and Noble (bn. com) for $17.95.

Julie Gabriel is available to talk and write about organic diet, natural skincare and how to adapt organic principles to various skin conditions.

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HealthCare. com Launches New Version of its Care Provider Search™

New version provides additional search capabilities and more comprehensive data to help users search for health and wellness providers.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) June 10, 2008

HealthCare. com, Inc. (HealthCare. com (http://www. healthcare. com)), the leader in local healthcare provider search, announced today that it has launched a new version of its Care Provider Search™ on its website, HealthCare. com, and in a number of private-label syndication partner websites. The launch marks an additional step forward in HealthCare. com's goal of providing a central location to help users take control of their healthcare-related decisions in an open web platform.

The HealthCare. com Care Provider Search™ is a local directory tool that allows users to find healthcare and wellness providers in a wide range of categories including physicians, dentists, hospitals, fitness centers, psychiatrists and pharmacies. Featuring over 1.3 million providers grouped in user-friendly search categories such as Mental Health, Pain Management, Eye Care, Dental Care, Cosmetic/Elective, Women & Fertility, Respiratory Care, Senior Care, Diabetes Care, and Child Care, the Care Provider Search™ is the most complete and comprehensive healthcare provider directory on the web.

Additional features of the Care Provider Search™ include:
Four ways to search: by category or specialty, by name of provider, or by symptom and disease. Over 180 health and wellness specialties and provider types. Ability to filter searches by the users' insurance affiliations, which include 38 of the top health insurance plans in the nation. Narrow and sort results by zip code, city, metro area or state. Provider profiles features tools such as map, directions, and send-to-mobile. Ability for providers to claim their own profiles in order to add further information such biography, specialty, accreditations, videos and pictures.

The Care Provider Search™ is available online at HealthCare. com's website, HealthCare. com and across a number of syndication partners including top health sites such as EverydayHealth. com, drugstore. com, MedHelp. org, RealMentalHealth. com, among others. In addition to these sites, HealthCare. com is in the process of launching and syndicating private-label versions of the Care Provider Search™ with a number of recognized newspaper websites.

"The internet has become the number one source and reference tool for health information to millions of Americans, yet the universe of publicly available information remains rudimentary," said Julio Gonzalez Arrivillaga, CTO of HealthCare. com. "We want to make it easier for users to find, compare and make a decision while looking for a physician or any other healthcare provider."

About HealthCare. com, Inc.
HealthCare. com, with its flagship web property at HealthCare. com (http://www. healthcare. com), operates the web's leading care provider search directory connecting health consumers with healthcare professionals and healthcare-related businesses. In addition to operating a leading online health website, HealthCare. com's Care Provider Search™ is syndicated to leading newspaper websites, local media and health portals, allowing its partners' audience to engage with local health providers. HealthCare. com is also building a leading online community for both health professionals and health consumers. For health professionals, HealthCare. com offers free email service, a free blogging platform, and a soon-to-be-launched healthcare jobs search engine. For health consumers, HealthCare. com offers informational content through a health portal, health content search, health products and health medications. For additional information, please visit HealthCare. com (http://www. healthcare. com).

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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

New Book: Darkness, Racket and Twang - Essential Listening from the Fringes of Popular and Unpopular Music by Alex V. Cook

Music journalist Alex V. Cook's first book, 'Darkness, Racket and Twang - Essential Listening from the Fringes of Popular and Unpopular Music' is available now from the SideCartel. Drive By Trucker, Patterson Hood says of Darkness, Racket and Twang... "At times enlightening and at times infuriating (like any book about music should be)"

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 28, 2006

Echo Park, Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 28, 2006 Darkness, Racket and Twang announces a new passionate voice in the world of rock journalism in Alex V. Cook. Instead of miring articles in this collection with dull history and celebrity gossip, Cook lays bare the relationship between the listener and the music. Each article in the book depicts a short, often temporary connection with a clutch of records you probably have never heard, letting rock music serve as a launch pad for enlightenment. His opinions are as vehement as they are controversial. Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers, who gets discussed in the book, described it as "enlightening and at times infuriating (like any book about music should be)." While the music buying public grows ever more jaded, Cook's urgent and impassioned prose is a necessity on the modern cultural landscape.

Originally published in personal journals and public websites, the pieces in this collection capture an original voice stepping beyond the veneer of rock-n-roll and and opening the doors of constant epiphany that the author experiences along the margins of popular, and more often, unpopular music. It is as much travel writing, documenting the psychic terrain of the music-obsessed, as it is criticism.

Some of the Artists discussed in this Book:

Ryan Adams, Akron/Family, Oren Ambarchi, The Angels of Light, Animal Collective, Architecture in Helsinki, The Band, Devendra Banhart, The Be Good Tanyas, Andrew Bird, Black Dice, The Black Keys, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Bono, Boredoms, Boris, The Bowmans, Broken Social Scene, Stephen Bruton, Johnny Cash, Nick Cave, Clem Snide, Leonard Cohen, Coil, Julian Cope, Craft, Current 93, Danielson, Dead Meadow, Depeche Mode, Ana Di Silva, Drive-By Truckers, Drunk Horse, Bob Dylan, eels, Elsah, Entrance, Roky Erikson, The Fall, Fantômas, Jay Farrar, The Flaming Lips, The Fred Weaver band, Frog Eyes, Gastr Del Sol, The Grateful Dead, Growing, Guided By Voices, Hangedup, Gary Higgins, Jolie Holland, The Howing Hex, I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness, Jaga Jazzist, Jandek, Jane, Kronos Quartet, Lowry, Luna, Matisyahu, Mclusky, Ramsay Midwood, Moby, Morrissey, The Mountain Goats, Nashvile Pussy, The National, Scout Niblett, Ogurusu Norihide, Okay, Ariel Pink, Lou Reed, Ken Russell, Saint Vitus, Shellac, Silver Jews, Elliot Smith, Alan Sparhawk, Stereolab, Sufjan Stevens, Joe Strummer, Sunn O))), Harry Taussig, Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra and Tra-La-La band, This Song Is A Mess But So Am I, Town and Country, Ulver, Elizabeth Anka Vajagic, Van Halen, The Velvet Underground, Scott Walker, M Ward, Gillian Welch, White Noise and, Yo La Tengo

Author Info

Alex V. Cook, along with being a family man, lapsed painter and ardent mediocre guitarist, is a writer living and working in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His work can be found in a slew of regional magazines and a growing trickle of national ones. This is his first book.

Publisher Info

The SideCartel is a small and loose conglomeration of like-minded writers, artists and musicians, hellbent on using the best new technology available to create, manufacture and distribute work that might otherwise forever lurk in the shadows. The SideCartel began by Publishing the online magazine, outsideleft. com, A love letter to less-revered celebrities, featuring healthy helpings of mostly forgotten culture and pop-inspired opinion. Darkness, Racket and Twang is the second book from the SideCartel.

“A writer who lives what he writes. This is clever, artistic commentary from a passionate music lover who really cares, and doesn’t care what anyone else thinks of it. Agree with him or not, you can’t help but feel his passion... and that’s a good thing.”

Tim Westergren, Founder, Pandora, The Music Genome Project

ISBN-10: 0-9776849-2-X

ISBN-13: 978-0-9776849-2-2

Images and more information available at www. sidecartel. com

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Foundations Increase Impact through Investments in Public Policy, According to New Book

Policy has traditionally been an area untouched by foundations. But increasingly, grantmakers are finding that targeted investments in advocating for policy change can leverage dollars, allowing them to help a lot more people than they would otherwise. To further this work, "Power in Policy: A Funder's Guide to Advocacy and Civic Participation"--written by top philanthropic leaders across the U. S.--reveals strategies and examples of how foundations are approaching this new tack on grantmaking.

St. Paul, MN (PRWEB) February 6, 2007

Wise foundations have figured out a new way to stretch their philanthropic dollars, according to "Power in Policy," a new book from Fieldstone Alliance, Inc, a nonprofit publishing and consulting group headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota.

In Kansas, The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation (GKCCF) got their legislature to increase early childhood education funding from $3.2 million to $8.45 million--despite a tight budget year.

In North Carolina, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation helped influence the legislature to pass the Clean Smokestacks Act, which requires power plants to significantly reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions.

And in Massachusetts, The Boston Foundation helped boost support for publicly funded early education from only 33 percent in 1999 to 73 percent in 2003.

Their secret--they all got involved in shaping public policy.

"Power in Policy: A Funder's Guide to Advocacy and Civic Participation," written by top philanthropic leaders across the U. S., reveals strategies and examples of how foundations are approaching this new tack on grantmaking.

According to the book's editor, David F. Arons, "'Power in Policy' provides an all-in-one definitive resource for private and community foundations that will help them become knowledgeable, consistent, and effective in reaching mission-based objectives through public policy and civic involvement."

"Power in Policy" aims to educate and motivate. In addition to thoughtful perspectives and viewpoints on foundations role in public policy this practical book also includes:

Real-life examples of private and community foundations funding and participating in activities that shape public policy. A clear, concise explanation of the legal rules of policy engagement A primer on evaluation of advocacy initiatives Practical steps for developing public policy capacity within foundations and other nonprofits, and A toolkit to help foundations get started and reach their potential as advocates and supporters of advocacy.

For those weighing precisely what role foundations should play, the mix of real-life examples, practical advice, and inspiration in this book are invaluable.

Among the chapter authors and contributors are Emmett D. Carson, PhD, President and CEO of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation and past president of the Minneapolis Foundation and Hodding Carter III, former President of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Additional experienced leaders from private and community foundations and the organizations that support them include:

Stuart Comstock-Gay, Cynthia M. Gibson, PhD, Abby Levine, Geri Mannion, Lloyd H. Mayer, Esq., Gayle Peterson, John Sherman, Kelly Shipp Simone, David T. Abbott, Marcia Egbert, Lenore M. Hanisch, Jeff Krehely, Gara LaMarche, Patti S. Lieberman, Maria Mottola, Phil Nash, Mary O'Connell, Helen Davis Picher, Jeffrey T. Pinzino, Tony Pipa, William A. Schambra, and Brent Thompson

It can't be stated enough that efforts to shape public policy or to strengthen civic life more broadly are often long-term endeavors requiring sustained passion and investment. Success is incremental, but mission clarity, wise use of resources, and resolve will result in the kind of changes that make philanthropy all the more worthwhile.

Endorsements for "Power in Policy"

"Philanthropic leadership in the twenty-first century demands that we become more involved in the public policy process. This book is essential in understanding the issues, and how to be an effective community leader and informed advocate."

Steve Gunderson, President and CEO, Council on Foundations

"This collection of ideas and proven strategies amounts to a hand-held think tank. A riveting and deeply rewarding read--it's a great resource for anyone interested in economic and community growth and renewal."

Paul S. Grogan, President and CEO, The Boston Foundation

"Through our public policy grantees, we have seen policies enacted that can improve the health of far more Californians than we could ever hope to have reached through funding direct service alone. If the achievement of your mission requires changes in public policy, pick up this guide. It will help you navigate the challenges."

Gary L. Yates, President and CEO, The California Wellness Foundation

"Just what the philanthropy doctor ordered. Provides a persuasive argument why foundations must change their attitude if they are to preserve and strengthen our civil society and democracy."

Pablo Eisenberg, Senior Fellow, Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership, Georgetown Public Policy Institute, author of Challenges for Nonprofits and Philanthropy: The Courage to Change

About the Editor

David F. Arons serves the nonprofit sector as an attorney, advocate, and volunteer. He was formerly co director of the Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest (CLPI) in Washington, DC. While at CLPI, he led a national research project known as the Strengthening Nonprofit Advocacy Project to understand factors that influence nonprofits' participation in public policymaking. David is also the coauthor of the book, A Voice for Nonprofits.

David is available for interviews and may be contacted directly at 651-226-7030.

About the Publisher

"Power in Policy" is published by Fieldstone Alliance, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening other nonprofits and the communities they support. The 320-page book is the latest in the Fieldstone Alliance "Funder's Guide" series. This series deals with various aspects of the administration of foundations and helping funders have a greater impact.

Power in Policy (http://www. fieldstonealliance. org/productdetails. cfm? SKU=069458&disccode=PRWEB) is available directly from the publisher at Fieldstone Alliance (http://www. fieldstonealliance. org), 1-800-274-6024. The list price is $37.95. Discounts are available on bulk orders.

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Introducing an exciting new interactive website that is available as an aid to help people quit smoking. This is an international community with caring and supportive people in various stages of quitting smoking that will help people to reach their goal

Introducing an exciting new interactive website that is available as an aid to help people quit smoking. This is an international community with caring and supportive people in various stages of quitting smoking that will help people to reach their goal

New interactive website to help people quit smoking. Designed and run by ex-smokers, we have over 100 members at launch date from around the world. Our goal is to help people quit by providing a safe and supportive and caring enviornment.

(PRWEB) August 24, 2002

CONTACT

Earl Peckham USA/Linda Woods USA /Kathryn Fowlston - Canada

Quit Smoking Journals

P. O. Box 319

Parlin, New Jersey - 08859

Phone: 609-203-4577/ 416-899-5246-Canada

Http://www. quitsmokingjournals. com (http://www. quitsmokingjournals. com)
Info@quitsmokingjournals. com

Parlin, New Jersey, August 21,2002 Introducing an exciting new site that is available as an aid to help people quit smoking. This is an international community with caring and supportive people in various stages of quitting smoking that will help people to reach their goal of a smoke free life. The site is designed and maintained by ex-smokers to help smokers quit and keep their quit. At this site you will read of the quit smoking journey and find the support and help you need for a successful quit. The strength of this site comes from the many people we have here banding together, sharing experiences and knowledge obtained as they journey through the quit process. At launch time we have 100+ journalists from all around the world.

We have theme days such as Sharing Tuesday and Wondering Wednesday - On Fridays we Â“shoutÂ” our stats loud and proud Â– This site is unique to the web in its layout, speed and ability for journalists to use html, personalize their journals, use of emoticons and access to a private chat room. It is a fun site to interact in and get help in the quit - It is a valuable tool in the quest to become smoke-free and healthier.

There is a FREE two-week trial period in which the journals can be tested out. There is a small fee after the trial period however no one will be turned away if they cannot afford it. We encourage all smokers and ex-smokers alike to join the site and check out what itÂ’s all about. Quitting can be difficult but far from impossible.

For information visit our website - www. quitsmokingjournals. com or

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Monday, July 13, 2009

Intelligent Document Solution Empowers Brokers To Offer Electronic Benefits Enrollment To Every Mid-Market Client

Viga Technologies has designed and built the first electronic benefits enrollment solution based upon the Adobe Intelligent Document Plantform. i-enroller is simple, easy to implement, inexpensive, and focused on the unique perspective of benefits consultants and brokers.

Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) September 23, 2005

Viga Technologies is pleased to announce the commercial launch of i-enroller, the latest offering from CadrÃ© Consulting Group. Viga is the exclusive technology provider behind i-enroller, the first benefits enrollment solution based upon the Adobe Intelligent Document Platform.

CadrÃ© Consulting Group engaged Viga Technologies to design and build an electronic benefits enrollment solution that is simple, easy to implement, inexpensive, and focused on the unique perspective of benefits consultants and brokers. Brokers now have an alternative to the long set-up times and high expense of web-only enrollment solutions. Using i-enroller, a broker is ready to conduct Open Enrollment using a choice of multi-carrier, multi-benefit enrollment forms customized for their client in less than an hour. i-enroller creates an Â“Intelligent DocumentÂ” enrollment form, a web-based form, and a Â“paperÂ” form for those employees who do not have access to technology.

The i-enroller Â“Intelligent DocumentÂ” combines the familiar look and feel of a PDF form with the power of data collection using Extensible Markup Language (XML). Brokers and Employers can now securely collect enrollment information electronically and provide that information to the appropriate benefit carriers and administrators without the significant expense associated with paper forms. This choice of enrollment alternatives translates into widespread applicability in the middle market. The i-enroller Case Dashboard provides a unified real-time management tool for brokers and their clients to efficiently manage the open enrollment process. Add to the mix the low-cost infrastructure architected by Viga Technologies and i-enroller overcomes all of the obstacles to offering electronic benefits enrollment to every mid-market client.

Â“Viga Technologies' industry-leading experience with interactive PDF technology allowed our team to focus on the specific needs of brokers. We have now eliminated the obstacles to offering electronic enrollment for every mid-market company. Brokers have told us they intend to use i-enroller for every one of their clients,Â” commented Phil Wasden, CadrÃ©'s Chief Operating Officer.

About Viga Technologies, Inc.:

Viga Technologies designs, builds, and operates intelligent document solutions which increase the efficiency and effectiveness of document-centric processes for the health care industry. Viga employs Lean Six Sigma methodology to rapidly understand existing business processes from a variety of stakeholder perspectives, designing solutions which can be quickly developed, rapidly adopted and continuously improved upon. A member of the Adobe Solutions Network, Viga combines its own proprietary technology with that of Adobe to deliver leading-edge solutions to its customers.

CadrÃ© Consulting Group, LLC was established to develop, create, and facilitate specialty solutions for the improvement and overall performance of the insurance and health care industries. CadrÃ© is pioneering new services and products that will help their clients grow top-line revenue, reduce administrative expense, improve member satisfaction, and increase client retention.

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Sunday, July 12, 2009

Consumer Health World Recognizes Gilsbar, Inc. for its Wellness Initiative &amp; Health Promotion

Consumer Health World Recognizes Gilsbar, Inc. for its Wellness Initiative & Health Promotion

Consumer Health World, a leading provider of business-to-business healthcare conferences, recently honored Gilsbar, Inc. for its wellness efforts.

Covington, LA (PRWEB) June 11, 2008

Consumer Health World, a leading provider of business-to-business healthcare conferences, recently honored Gilsbar, Inc. for its wellness efforts. Gilsbar placed in both the Best Wellness Initiative and Best Health Promotion categories at the Consumer Health World 2008 National Conference on Health Care Consumerism held in Las Vegas, NV.

The Consumer Health World Awards recognize excellence and advancement in service, products, and programs that enhance consumers' abilities to manage their healthcare expenditures and enhance healthcare quality.

According to Doug Layman, Gilsbar's Executive Vice President, "Gilsbar is vital proof that in order to provide a successful wellness program, you have to create an environment that continually supports and promotes health and lifestyle management initiatives. These initiatives have helped create happier and more productive employees and have also led to a reduction in our overall health plan costs. But aside from growing our own program, Gilsbar is excited as we move into our third year of sharing wellness experiences with other employers. It's our privilege to help employers create health and lifestyle management initiatives in their individual organizations."

About Gilsbar:
As a leading provider of health benefit administration services, Gilsbar holds valued relationships with brokers and employers nationwide. Gilsbar's comprehensive technological solutions, employee engagement strategies, fully-integrated medical management programs, wellness initiatives, and commitment to client satisfaction are some of the many qualities that define our 360˚ Benefit Plan Management® service. These programs, combined with ongoing benefit plan management from Gilsbar, help self-funded employers and their employees engage in healthy lifestyles and the overall healthcare experience. Visit http://www. gilsbar. com or call 1-800-445-7227 ext. 588 to find out how 360˚ Benefit Plan Management® can transform your company or organization's benefit plan.

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Canterbury Christ Church University Ramps Up Support for Students and Staff

Leading Kent higher education establishment turns to Sunrise to manage student service requests.

Chessington, UK (PRWEB) January 20, 2009

Canterbury Christ Church University is reconfiguring the support services it offers to students and staff in a major new initiative that brings together seven separate support functions across its campus network. The Kent higher education establishment, the largest in the county for public services education, has gone live with the Sostenuto IT service management (http://www. sunrisesoftware. co. uk) system from Sunrise Software to provide a new first point of contact for 15,000 students, and, ultimately, 1,500 staff.

The new support function, dubbed the i-Zone, will be managed by the University's Integrated Support Services team, with technical assistance from Corporate Information Services, and will bring together second line support functions including Registry, Student Accommodation, Student Finance, Library Services, Computer Services, the International Office and Student Support and Guidance. The first three services have just gone live and will be closely followed by the others, including internal IT support in the New Year. Further down the line, the system will be integrated with the University's intranet so students and academic staff can log their own queries online.

Sostenuto was chosen because of its powerful support for complex business rules, providing the ability to determine how queries are dealt with and what data different sets of users are given access to. Previous call logging systems (http://www. sunrisesoftware. co. uk) were not designed to keep track of the complex process flows that the University now needs to deal with for the different types of broad ranging queries. "We wanted the new system to help us ensure we could take ownership of a student query from when the initial call is taken to when the query is resolved in each of the different areas, in line with our policy of putting the needs of our students first," said Elaine Hopkins, Information Systems Development Manager at Canterbury Christ Church University.

Tom Weston, Executive Chairman of Sunrise Software, said: "Large universities are like major corporates in the range and complexity of service queries their support staff have to deal with. To handle this complexity they require systems that are easily configurable to support the full range of services they offer. One of the great strengths of Sostenuto is that it can be easily adapted to the way you want to deliver support services."

About Sunrise Software
Sunrise was founded in 1994 and is a leading independent provider of IT Service Management solutions.

Its customer base includes over 1,000 blue chip and public sector organisations, including names such as Anglian Water, Mothercare, the NHS, QVC, Harper Collins, Rugby Football Union and Landesbank Baden Wurttemberg.

Sunrise is widely recognised for excellent service, and product innovation is key to its long-term vision. This is the strategy behind the launch, in 2003, of Sostenuto ITSM, a process driven, entirely browser based solution to complement Enterprise, its well-established client-server offering.

2007 saw the launch of Sostenuto Foundation, a browser-based solution that offers the core ITIL processes out of the box. Foundation allows customers to take a step-by-step approach to ITIL, an alternative to the 'ITIL all-in' approach available with Sostenuto ITSM. For further information, please visit www. sunrisesoftware. co. uk.

About Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury Christ Church University is the largest centre of higher education in Kent for public services - notably teacher training, policing and health and social care. The University is also a significant provider of programmes in a wide range of academic areas within its Faculties of Arts and Humanities, Business and Management, and Sciences.

From a small independent College of less than five hundred students - all training to be school teachers - in the 1960s, we have grown to be a fully fledged university with almost 15,000 students and 1,500 staff members with campuses in Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells, Broadstairs, Chatham and Folkestone. Our teaching and learning facility for health, education and policing students at Chatham is part of the Universities At Medway Project in partnership with the Universities of Greenwich and Kent with Mid-Kent College.

Inspired by the University's Church of England Foundation and the aspirations of its students and staff, our mission is to pursue excellence in academic and professional higher education thereby enriching both individuals and society.

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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

The Princess Needs a Valentine: Spoil Your Little Princess and Do Some Good During American Heart Month This February

Spoil your little Princess and do some good during American Heart Month this February.

(PRWEB) January 27, 2005

We all know February is the month for love, especially on Valentines Day. But did you know that February is also American Heart Month? What better way to spoil your favorite girl and help raise money for research then with The Pampered PrincessÂ’, Â‘The Princess Needs A Valentine, Healthy Heart SetÂ’.

During the month of February, The Pampered Princess, a luxurious bath collection for girls, will donate $5 from the sale of every Â‘The Princess Needs A Valentine, Healthy Heart SetÂ’ to the American Heart Association. Purchases may be made via the companyÂ’s website: www. thepamperedprincess. com or by calling 866-835-1691.

Â“We decided to donate money from the sale of our Â‘The Princess Needs A Valentine, Healthy Heart SetÂ’ because we know there are many little girls around the country who have lost a loved one to heart disease,Â” explains Teri Cosenzi, a mother of four and creator of The Pampered Princess. Â“Heart disease is the number 1 killer of women in America, and we want to do our part to help raise money and awareness for this most powerful, heart breaking disease.Â”

Â‘The Princess Needs A Valentine, Healthy Heart SetÂ’ features a heart shaped organza bag filled with Â½ oz. of light rose scented, pink and white heart shaped bubble bath confetti, with a.15 oz. pink tinted lip balm flavored with cherries and vanilla, tied to it. The set has a retail price of $10.

For more information on the American Heart Association, please visit www. americanheart. org.

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Health Insurance 4 Everyone Announces New Virtual Insurance Office &amp; Digital Marketing Campaign

Health Insurance 4 Everyone Announces New Virtual Insurance Office & Digital Marketing Campaign

Health Insurance 4 Everyone, formally Shuster Insurance, has launched a brand new Virtual Insurance Office and digital marketing campaign.

South Windsor, CT (PRWEB) July 8, 2010

Health Insurance 4 Everyone, formally Shuster Insurance, has launched a brand new Virtual Insurance Office and digital marketing campaign.

Insurance veteran Mark Shuster has joined forces with Connie Kolasienski to bring health insurance products to everyone. Shuster and Kolasienski have both been in the insurance industry for over 20 years and are bringing their experience together in their new company, Health Insurance 4 Everyone. The company's objective is to capture the impending surge of growth in the health insurance field due to the recent national health care reforms.

The company has partnered with Astonish Results, LP, a digital marketing and training company for the insurance industry, to create a new online marketing campaign. The Astonish Results marketing strategy has been implemented by Health Insurance 4 Everyone to help the agency find and keep new customers. Shuster and Kolasienski are confident that the new system will better meet the needs of their clients.

Health Insurance 4 Everyone offers numerous health insurance products to those all over the United States. The company's portfolio consists of health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, long-term care, Medicare supplements, and much more. The goal of Health Insurance 4 Everyone is to truly provide "insurance plans for everyone."

Health Insurance 4 Everyone provides customers with "value packages" of insurance products to ensure that any and all of their health and life insurance needs are met. Their new Virtual Insurance Office, http://www. hi4e. org, offers current and potential customers information to learn about health and life insurance products. It also offers two ways to contact the agents; customers and prospects can fill out a free quote form at http://www. hi4e. org and/or call 800.936.1235. The agents of Health Insurance 4 Everyone are licensed in over 45 states and have over 40 office locations.

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