1stopstation: August 2009

Monday, August 31, 2009

With a Song in My Psyche: An Artistic Exploration

An engaging book on the psychology of singing and teaching singing released through Xlibris.

Ottumwa, IA (Vocus) May 6, 2010

From the brilliant thoughts of author Pearl Shinn Wormhoudt comes a new book entitled With a Song in My Psyche. Released through Xlibris, this engaging volume that looks into the art and essence of singing is designed to guide budding singers and singing teachers in their quest for greater artistry and excellence.

With a Song in My Psyche analyzes the psychology and teaching of singing. It describes the musical brain, the singer's mind/body interaction, the crucial early musical development, the adolescent singer, gender factors, psychology of performance, and the psychological basis for attaining greater artistry. It explores a number of psychologically motivated factors that lead either to poor singing or to excellent, healthy singing: personality, temperament, managing the singer's lifestyle, building a character, perfectionism, performance anxiety, motivation, memorizing, breathing, stage movement, body messages, timing, musical and poetic meanings, self-image, confidence, concentration, consistency, and creativity.

The exceptional insights of this educational book will certainly help up-and-coming singers and singing teachers develop their full potential as artists and as mentors to aspiring talents, respectively. For more information on With a Song in My Psyche, please log on to xlibris. com (https://www2.xlibris. com/bookstore/bookdisplay. aspx? bookid=13919).

About the Author
Pearl Shinn Wormhoudt, Professor Emerita at William Penn University, and Honorary Life Member National Association of Teachers of Singing, has spent her life in the arts, as a singer, teacher of singers, and teacher of teachers of singers. In New York, she studied voice with Paola Novikova, teacher of international singers. Studies and some teaching in sculpture, ceramics, design, drama, dance, and a Columbia University M. A. gave her a broad feeling for the psychology of performance and creativity. She has been teaching voice and studying its psychology for over forty years. Wormhoudt can be reached through psw102@hotmail. com.

With a Song in My Psyche * by Pearl Shinn Wormhoudt
On the Psychology of Singing and Teaching Singing
Publication Date: April 30, 2002
Trade Paperback; $19.99; 202 pages; 978-1-4010-4094-9
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Thursday, August 27, 2009

New Insider's Guide to Health and Wellness Trends Reveals Influential Healthcare, Fitness, Nutrition, Aging, Yoga, and Wellness Trends

The Radial Group's Health & Wellness Insider's Guide To Durable Trends & Fleeting Fads covers healthcare, fitness, nutrition, diabetes, obesity and aging in a crisp, fast-reading format with special features tailored for health and wellness executives, practitioners, investors, media and marketing professionals, announces Leslie Nolen of The Radial Group.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) November 9, 2010

The uniquely comprehensive 2011 Health and Wellness Insider's Guide to Durable Trends, Fleeting Fads & Innovative Ideas uncovers the most durable and influential healthcare trends, weight loss trends and nutrition trends, diabetes and obesity trends, fitness and exercise trends, and longevity and aging trends. Available in print and Kindle editions and instant-download PDF editions, it identifies the most important opportunities - and challenges - for health and wellness businesses, announces author Leslie Nolen, president of The Radial Group.

Described by reviewers as "A crystal ball for the future of health and wellness, with the solid research and analysis to back it up," the uniquely comprehensive Health and Wellness Insider's Guide To Durable Trends, Fleeting Fads & Innovative Ideas spans the entire health and wellness spectrum, from fitness, nutrition and yoga to healthcare, diabetes, obesity and aging.

Nolen says the Health and Wellness Insider's Guide is "Designed to be instantly useful without hours of reading for health and wellness executives, practitioners, entrepreneurs, and investors plus media and marketing professionals":

1) A complete Trend Checklist lets readers go straight to the trends that matter most to them

2) The unique Buzzword List lets readers get an instant explanation for hundreds of popular buzzwords

3) A list of eight Essential Takeaways provides insight into consumer perspectives on health and wellness

4) Exclusive models shed new light on industry convergence and integration.

The Insider Guide's eight crisply-written trend chapters, each capped with a "Big Picture" summary, offer fresh, smart and important insights that bring together every dimension of health and wellness:

1) Consumer health and wellness trends

2) Fitness, exercise and physical activity

3) Nutrition, food and healthful eating

4) Yoga and other mind-body practices

5) Complementary & alternative medicine

6) Conventional medicine & healthcare

7) Obesity & diabetes

8) Longevity, aging & older adults

Nolen's Conclusion identifies seven guiding principles shaping the future of health and wellness businesses.

Preview health and wellness trends in the Health and Wellness Insider's Guide, including the Trend Checklist, Buzzword list, and highlighted trends in fitness, nutrition and healthcare.

The Radial Group, headquartered in Dallas, TX, provides marketing services and strategy consulting for health and wellness businesses ranging from sole practitioners to well-established national brands.

Radial's free weekly Health & Wellness Business Advisor provides business tips tailored to health and wellness businesses.

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Swanson System for Rejuvenated Skin Offers Star-Quality Skin Supplements at Down-to-Earth Prices

Amidst a grim financial climate, recently introduced Swanson System for Rejuvenated Skin is a silver lining for anyone desiring more youthful skin.

Fargo, ND (PRWEB) September 24, 2008

Along with an entourage of stylists, trainers and chefs, today's celebrities depend on the care and advice of top-notch dermatologists to maintain that ethereal glow for which they're famous. Their skin care regimens not only consist of topical peptides, AHAs, and antioxidants, they also include key dietary supplements, which skin care experts say are fundamental for toning and rejuvenating aging skin. At issue for the masses, however, is the high cost of such doctor-designed regimens, keeping them out of reach for millions of men and women who are anxious to benefit from them. Compounding the price issue is the current economic maelstrom that financial analysts predict will remain with Americans for several years to come.

The recent introduction of the Swanson System for Rejuvenated Skin (http://www. swansonvitamins. com/SWS001/ItemDetail?&SourceCode=INTN007) by Swanson Health Products appears to be a timely, Cinderella-like solution to the aforementioned problem. The price of it is no mere fairy tale, though. At just $26.46, this skin program is verifiably priced at just one-fourth the cost of similar regimens of comparable quality. Inside are four targeted products, identified by noted dermatologists for helping to achieve the best skin possible.

Alpha Lipoic Acid protects delicate skin cells from damage by free radicals, a major cause of wrinkling and loss of firmness associated with aging.

Benfotiamine, a fat-soluble form of vitamin B-1, helps preserve healthy collagen and other tissues susceptible to advanced glycation end-products (AGEs).

Ascorbyl Palmitate, also known as vitamin C-ester, exerts greater activity in cells and at lower doses than regular vitamin C. Skin experts notice that ascorbyl palmitate helps to stimulate the natural growth process of cells that produce collagen and elastin.

DMAE helps the body maintain muscle tone and a firm appearance by playing a key role in the production of neurotransmitters that enable communication between nerves and muscles.

Swanson Health Products (http://www. swansonvitamins. com/?&SourceCode=INTN007) offers the 30-day system on their website. It comes packaged with a 12-page booklet describing the supplements, plus lifestyle tips and foods for experiencing the best skin possible. Now through September 28 receive 22 cent shipping on orders of $40 or more using promo code FALL0908.

Swanson Health Products is an industry leader in bringing vitamins direct to consumers at the lowest price possible. 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.

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Nationwide Charitable Holiday Bed Bug Treatment Program

BedBug Central Coordinates with Pest Management Firms Nationwide to Donate Charitable Bed Bug Services to Those in Need During the Holiday Season

Lawrence, NJ (Vocus) November 3, 2010

This holiday season, BedBug Central will coordinate with pest control companies across the country to provide charitable bed bug services for those who are suffering from bed bug infestations and do not have the means to improve their situation

The charitable event is titled, “Taking the Bite Out of the Holidays,” and is being organized by BedBug Central, an authoritative information resource developed by entomologists to provide accurate information about bed bugs to the public and organizations.

The charitable event was created by nationally regarded research entomologist Jeffrey White of BedBug Central. Having researched bed bugs for more than 10 years, White has been particularly concerned with the rising cost of bed bug treatments.

“Bed bugs can be very expensive to eliminate. This holiday season we wanted to give back to the community and provide some relief to those in need so that they can use their money to create a happier holiday without the frustration of dealing with bed bugs,” said White.

BedBug Central has recruited reputable pest management firms in states spanning from New York to Oregon to donate free bed bug services to those in financial.

By coordinating with pest management firms across the country, BedBug Central will make the holiday program a national event with local impact. The goal of the program is to encourage businesses across the nation to give back to the communities they service.

Applications are currently being accepted. For more information or to apply, visit Bed Bug Central at http://www. bedbugcentral. com/holidays or call 609-799-1300.

Recipients will be announced on Nov. 26 and bed bug treatments will be rendered, Dec. 4 and 11.

About BedBug Central

BedBug Central serves as the nation’s most authoritative information resource and website available to the public for information concerning bed bugs and bed bug related issues concerning health, prevention, and treatment methods. More information can be obtained at http://www. bedbugcentral. com.

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You've landed the interview, now how do you land the job?

Career expert gives advice on rising above the competition. The economy is starting to recover, and companies are hiring. But with firms like Google receiving 1,000 resumes a day and jobless rates in some Bay Area counties approaching 7%, you'd better believe the competition is tough.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (PRWEB) February 17, 2004

The economy is starting to recover, and companies are hiring. But with firms like Google receiving 1,000 resumes a day and jobless rates in some Bay Area counties approaching 7%, you'd better believe the competition is tough. To add insult to injury, human resource managers are now using a technique called Â“Behavioral Interviewing.Â” Most of us donÂ’t know what that is, much less how to excel at it. ItÂ’s a different game out there, and those who plan to enter 2004 as winners will need a leg up over the other pavement pounders.

"You can't just wing interviews anymore," says Carole Martin, a contributing expert for Monster. com and the author of the new book, Boost Your Interview I. Q. (McGraw-Hill). "When you enter that room, you'd better be as polished and rehearsed as a stage actor." Experience counts, adds Ms. Martin, but the person who lands the job isn't always the person with the best qualifications. "It's not how you look on paper that closes the deal," she explains, "It's how you conduct yourself during the interview."

In Boost Your Interview I. Q., Ms. Martin introduces a unique "virtual interview" technique in which readers hone their skills by working through simulated interviews with true-to-life questions and answers. Following each interview, readers learn how their answers ranked and why. "Just as practice exams help you achieve high scores on college tests like the ACT, virtual interviews prime you for the test of meeting face to face," explains Carole, whose methods have found success with individuals as diverse as FBI applicants and Ph. D candidates.

In her informative media interviews, Ms. Martin gives readers advice on:

Â· The right way to answer the 10 toughest interview questions

Â· What a behavioral interview is and how to ace one

Â· How telling stories can land you the job

Â· Secrets to bonding with the interviewer

Â· What to say if you were fired from your last job

Â· How to handle those "no experience" objections when changing careers

Â· The 5 most common mistakes job candidates make

Â· How to negotiate salary and benefits

Carole Martin is a nationally-recognized authority on career development and a 15 year veteran of human resource management. As an interview expert for Monster. com and a career counselor at the Haas School of Business at U. C. Berkeley, she has taught thousands of job seekers the tricks of acing interviews. Ms. Martin has a Bachelor's degree in Communications, a Master's degree in Career Development, and has been featured in numerous national media. A partial list of Carole Martin's media interviews include: Wall Street Journal, New York Times, LA Times, Men's Health, Smart Money, Self Magazine, Parents Magazine, Details, HR Magazine, Employment Review, and CNN. Other works include "Interview Fitness Training, A Workout with Carol Martin and a free monthly email newsletter available from her web sites. Both books are available at Amazon. com Ms. Martin's web sites are www. interviewcoach. com and www. interviewfitnesstraining. com

CONTACT:

Carole Martin

The Interview Coach

Voice: (650) 347-5627

Fax: (253) 423-6973

Email: carole@interviewcoach. com

Web: http://www. interviewcoach. com (http://www. interviewcoach. com)

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Lucid Dreams/PassmoreLab Produces 3D Video with Rocker Sammy Hagar

Lucid Dreams/PassmoreLab produces 3D video with rocker Sammy Hagar, capturing raucous annual Birthday Bash performance at Hagar's Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) November 1, 2008

For a guy who once vowed, "I Can't Drive 55," Hall of Fame rock musician Sammy Hagar has done the best job possible to keep jammin' the pedal to the medal for over 30 years. From his dues days with early '70s radio staple Montrose to a successful, hit-filled solo career to a star turn fronting the legendary Van Halen and then back to a hit-filled solo career again -- Hagar has stuck to it longer than most and kept the needle firmly in the red all the way. Now digital imaging technology leaders Lucid Dreams/PassmoreLab are nitro-fuelling the Red Rocker into the 3D fast lane with a new live video capturing a blazing performance in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Each year in October, Hagar's Cabo Wabo Cantina in southernmost Baja California is host to a multi-day birthday celebration for its founder and chief Wabo. Hagar holds court on the cantina's raucously festive stage, festooned with bottles of his signature brand tequila, and graced by special guest performers along with Sammy's regular band, the Wabos. But you can't talk about Sammy Hagar without talking about his legion of loudly loyal fans, who proudly call themselves Redheads and ensure that every show is standing room only and high-energy throughout. Plus, the freely flowing cactus juice doesn't hurt!

The video team was able to capture the full party spectacle, as each night Sammy and his band ripped through big red classics and some soon-to-be from his upcoming release, entitled 'Cosmic Universal Fashion' (Loud and Proud/Roadrunner).

"Our digital 3D projects significantly enhance a viewer's sense of reality," says Lucid Dreams president James Humann. "When we approached Sammy Hagar about shooting live-action 3D at 'Rockin' Cabo 2008,' we envisioned creating a film that would be immersive for the audience and provide a sense of participation and actual physical presence at one of Sammy's sold-out shows. That was the experience I got from the recent 'U2 3D' movie, and that's what we felt we could bring to Sammy's performance.

"During production, we were amazed by the number of fervently loyal fans that travel to remote Cabo San Lucas year after year to live the 'Cabo Wabo experience.' We filmed four shows, and every performance was like walking into the middle of a giant New Year's Eve bash. The Cabo Wabo Cantina isn't a large space, so that presented some issues from a production standpoint. We had to take a very commando approach for shooting in the midst of a very enthusiastic crowd."

Away from the applauding crowds, Hagar has expanded his rocker persona into that of a successful entrepreneur, which began with the opening of the original Baja Cabo Wabo Cantina followed by locations in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, and recently in Fresno, California. His premium tequila, introduced in 1996, has also been a smash hit. Recently he launched a health charity venture under the new Hagar Family Foundation, which donates 100-percent of proceeds from licensing through a growing chain of Sammy's Beach Bar & Grill restaurants in major US airport terminals, beginning in Hawaii. Hagar is an outspoken voice for community action and giving something back to the less fortunate, particularly children, and his foundation aims to assist individual families with health care needs.

"We're excited to work with Lucid Dreams/PassmoreLab in producing a 3D video," says Hagar. "Our concerts and fans are energetic and loyal. Every year at our birthday bash we have a large number of fans show up with lots of energy. We feel 3D will give our music even more punch and provide our fans with an immersive experience of the annual Cabo Wabo birthday bash. If you can't be there, 3D is the next best thing."

Lucid Dreams/PassmoreLab have built a strong presence in the area of stereoscopic live-action performance, producing recent 3D projects with Hagar, New York garage-glam phenoms Semi Precious Weapons, and LA art noir group Miss Derringer. Taking a very collaborative, art-foremost approach to working with artists to translate their music and creative energy into a striking new visual medium, the company utilizes specially designed equipment and innovative techniques to capture the complete experience of being in the live setting. "Working with the 3D filmmakers was a painless process and they were fun to work with," adds Hagar.

About Lucid Dreams3D LD3D was formed to express 3D technology and art for on-location entertainment, music videos, cinema and marketing/advertising. Founder James Humann, an intellectual property lawyer formerly with Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel and Burns, LLP, previously served as Senior Director of Business Affairs at Hard Rock International. Because of its combination of art, science and law, LD3D can help clients develop technology, produce content and protect the assets they provide.

About PassmoreLab
PassmoreLab (www. passmorelab. com) started in San Diego, California, in 2003. The company's staff is composed of programmers and scientific engineers, and also includes graphic artists, stereographers, videographers, a musical composer, and even a biologist. PassmoreLab facilities include a full studio, video/film post-production, an optical development lab, and a software development environment. PassmoreLab is a firm with staff around the world, with offices in San Diego, Russia, and the Philippines.

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Tuesday, August 25, 2009

KPA, TK Carsites Form Strategic Alliance

KPA and TK Carsites announced a strategic partnership today that combines the environmental, health, safety, and HR compliance and risk management services of KPA with the "front end" marketing and website development capabilities of TK Carsites.

Lafayette CO / Orange, CA (PRWEB) January 4, 2010

KPA and TK Carsites announced a strategic partnership today that combines the environmental, health, safety (http://www. kpaonline. com/ehs. html), and HR compliance and risk management (http://www. kpaonline. com/hr. html) services of KPA with the "front end" marketing and website development capabilities of TK Carsites.

The partnership gives dealers solid options through trusted vendors within their field. KPA is the compliance leader with over 3000 dealers using their services to manage risk and cost, while TK Carsites has established itself as an award-winning marketing platform through which dealers can grow their business.

As part of the partnership, KPA will provide TK with growth capital and inclusion of TK’s web services in the suite of services it markets to its dealer clients.

In the first move since the partnership was completed, TK Carsites purchased Hasai, LLC, a social media marketing firm with clients in the automotive and other industries. The purchase continues TK’s investment into state-of-the-art social media and marketing services for their clients.

"We're in a situation that we've never been in before thanks to the partnership with KPA," said Richard Valenta, Chief Executive Officer at TK Carsites. "Integrating their strengths into ours will help both companies tap into opportunities previously inaccessible. With their financial strength, 3,000 dealers, and dealer association endorsements, we believe we will be able to quickly scale our services and provide great value to a broader set of clients, including large dealer groups."

For KPA, the partnership means being able to engage with current and future automotive clients with a more complete offering. Combining compliance services and human resource software with marketing products and services will help dealers to consolidate services to a few trusted providers.

“As a trusted partner of more than 3,000 clients for environment, safety, and HR services,” said Vane Clayton, CEO of KPA, “we understand the need for dealerships to find a trusted partner for their internet marketing.”“After extensive due diligence we found that TK Carsites is the right partner for dealerships to increase internet-related leads and sales by becoming a leader in search engine optimization (“SEO”) and social media in their respective markets. TK’s ability to improve a dealer’s ranking in the major search engines and provide related auto and dealer information through social media for prospective buyers is un-matched in the industry,” Vane Clayton continued.

At the Orlando NADA Convention (http://www. kpaonline. com/NADA2010) in February, automotive dealers will learn firsthand how the partnership will benefit them. KPA and TK Carsites will be hosting training seminars on social media, SEO, lead-generation, wage and hour law, Department of Labor regulatory changes, and how to stay ahead of upcoming OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.

"For me, the most exciting aspect of the partnership is in exchanging best practice ideas," said JD Rucker, Chief Marketing Officer for TK Carsites. "With our combined strength in the automotive dealer market, we will be able to provide even more value and return on investment to our clients through our strategic partnership."

About KPA

KPA (http://www. KPAonline. com/), founded in 1986, provides its clients compliance with state and federal law; risk reduction of accidents, fines, civil actions, and litigation while saving costs. Over 3000 clients trust KPA to provide the right combination of training, software, and expert advice. Endorsed by 24 national and state trade associations, KPA is the only provider of EHS and HR compliance services and software (http://www. kpaonline. com/) designed for the specific requirements of dealerships, manufacturers, and automotive services companies. KPA is owned by an investor group led by Wiegers Capital Partners.
For more information please visit www. kpaonline. com (http://www. kpaonline. com/)

About TK Carsites

TK Carsites, founded in 2002, is an automotive website design firm that specializes in website design, search engine optimization, social media strategy, and lead generation. They are a 5 time winner of best website/design provider in Auto Dealer Monthly "Dealers' Choice Awards" as well as being one of only two companies to be recognized with two "Automotive Search Marketing Architecture (ASMA) Awards" in 2009.
For more information please visit www. tkcarsites. com (http://www. tkcarsites. com/)

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USLegalWills. com Introduce New Online Will Service

USLegalWills. com Introduce New Online Will Service.

USLegalWills. com announce a revolutionary service, enabling you to create and update your Will over the Internet. Now, from the comfort and privacy of your own home, all that you need is an Internet connection and about 30 minutes to create a custom Will that is legal in your local jurisdiction.

(PRWEB) May 26, 2003

Over 70% of Americans do not have a Will. One of the most common reasons is the inconvenience, and the effort required to locate a lawyer and to attend appointments. Busy lifestyles make it difficult for people to not only draw up their Will, but almost impossible to maintain it. In addition the costs associated with creating even the simplest of Wills can be very high. The new Legal Will service at USLegalWills. com addresses all of these issues and more, satisfying a market need that can only be filled now, thanks to the power and convenience of the Internet.

Users of the USLegalWills. com service are presented with a series of comprehensive questions, written in plain language, the answers to which form the basis of their Will. Clear, concise, online help is available at every step of the way, so that users do not need to be legal experts to create their own legal will. Furthermore, by creating the Will using this service, the user will actually understand what they are doing, and are not simply presented with an incomprehensible final document purporting to represent their final wishes.

USLegalWills. com employs advanced security and encryption techniques to protect the privacy of all sensitive information provided by their clients.

Â“The truth is, anyone can write their own legal Will,Â” explains CEO Tim Hewson.Â“USLegalWills. com makes use of advanced technology and the ultimate convenience of the Internet to allow clients to create and update their Will, online, from any web browser, at their own pace. We also guard against the most common pitfalls inherent within the store bought do-it-yourself will kits, for example ensuring that there are adequate contingencies should a beneficiary pre-decease you.Â” At an introductory rate of only $35 US for creating a Will, including unlimited updates, the MyWill service can be up to one-tenth of the fees charges by lawyers for creating the same Will.

About USLegalWills. com

USLegalWills. com is a wholly owned subsidiary of PartingWishes Inc. established in Ontario, Canada, providing online services, which span the globe. By using a unique Â“Member-KeyholderÂ” model, combined with the latest in secure encryption technologies, PartingWishes. com allows its members to document, maintain and communicate their parting wishes in a very easy, secure, convenient and cost-effective manner. This includes U. S., Canadian and international legal documents such as Wills, Power of Attorney, Living Wills, funeral plans, online memorials, last messages, medical health care directives, estate planning and other advance directives. All legal documents and wishes are created, stored and maintained by members online, in a completely private and secure manner, accessible only to designated friends or family members when the time is right, and from anywhere in the world. PartingWishes. com is an independent organization, not tied to a funeral home or law firm, and does not provide legal advice or counsel.

For more information about the USLegalWills. com and about the unique portfolio of other estate planning services offered by PartingWishes. com visit http://www. uslegalwills. com (http://www. uslegalwills. com)

Monday, August 24, 2009

Trasylol Possible Victims Should Contact Americas Watchdog Immediately

Americas Watchdog is one of the premier consumer advocacy groups in the United States. Because of numerous horror story's in the national press, about the drug called Trasylol, Americas Watchdog has initiated a national investigation focused on this drug. The primary goal of this investigation is to obtain information from the potential victims and or their families. The second aspect of this investigation is to encourage members in the health care community to tell Americas Watchdog what they know about this drug and its use in surgical procedures. The group also wants to understand if physicians were paid off to use this drug by being made a "consultant to the drug maker"?

Washington, DC (PRWEB) April 2, 2008

Americas Watchdog and its Corporate Whistle Blower Center have initiated a national investigation involving the drug called Trasylol. If a possible victim, or a family member of a possible Trasylol victim, has knowledge of severe side affects related to exposure to this drug, they should contact Americas Watchdog immediately at 866-714-6466. Trasylol is manufactured by the pharmaceutical drug giant Bayer.

According to the network TV new program 60 Minutes, the use of Trasylol may be linked to over 20,000 U. S. deaths. According to the 60 Minutes report, "Bayer withheld critical clinical information from the U. S. FDA. Had this information been available to the U. S. Food and Drug Administration, the drug would could have been recalled." According to news accounts, the drug maker Bayer knew of issues with Trasylol as far back as 2002, yet they continued to allow the drug to be used in heart related surgical procedures. According to Americas Watchdog, "If true, this is an outrage that may have cost thousands and thousands of Americans their lives."

Americas Watchdog thinks that possible victims or loved ones of the Bayer drug called Trasylol need to know the truth. According to the group, "We will do our best to help every victim or family member of a victim discover what actually happened, and our group will also help the victim or the victims family get a legal assessment as to what their legal rights may be." Possible Trasylol victims or their families should contact Americas Watchdog immediately at 866-714-6466.

Here is what Americas Watchdog has discovered so far about Trasylol:
Trasylol was given to patients undergoing heart procedures. At one point Trasylol may have been given to as many as 1/3rd of all US patients undergoing a surgical heart procedure. Traslol has been linked to kidney failure and other severe side affects. One dose of Trasylol may have cost $1000 or more, even though there were generic drugs available at less than $10 per dose with no reported side affects. According to Americas Watchdog, there is no way that physicians or hospitals could not have known about these risks in 2006, or 2007.
Americas Watchdog has put a Trasylol web page on its current initiatives site http://AmericasWatchdog. com (http://AmericasWatchdog. com). Individuals or family members of possible victims who were exposed to Trasylol should contact Americas Watchdog immediately at 866-714-6466. Medical professionals or physicians with specific information about Trasylol should contact Americas Watchdog immediately at 866-714-6466.

Americas Watchdog is one of the premier advocacy groups in the United States. The group is all about consumer protection and corporate responsibility.

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Saturday, August 22, 2009

Are You Worried About Controlling the Spread of Infection Within Hospitals?

Limiting the spread of infections such as MRSA within hospitals has become a hugely important issue both politically and within the medical profession. Everyone from hospital architects, to facilities managers and surgeons need to know about this important issue and how you can protect patients.

(PRWEB) April 16, 2005

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is working with the Hospital Infection Society to explore this important issue. There are representatives of NHS, Health and Safety Laboratory, HIS and various accademic institutions ensuring a comprehensive and balanced debate highlighting the problems and solutions from a variety of viewpoints.

Hospital Infection Control

1 day seminar - 13 June 2005

One Birdcage Walk, London, UK

This seminar will focus on the subject of infection control, through engineering, in hospitals. It will cover indoor air quality, ventilation, cooling systems, design and operation of hospital rooms, and decontamination and sterilisation of equipment, through real-world case studies.

The presentations will be of particular interest and value to hospital architects, building services engineers, facilities managers, surgeons, nurses, hygiene specialists, specialist equipment manufacturers and suppliers, and any one else with an interest in infection control within hospitals.

In particular the event will provide:

Â•Insight into the solutions offered by new technologies and systems to infection control challenges.

Â•Ideas for improved design and operation of clean rooms and infection control equipment.

Â•Updates on the latest research in hospital acquired infection and its control.

Â•Detailed analysis of hygiene control and optimisation in operating theatres.

Contact - Alison Payton

Tel - 020 7304 6829

Email - a_payton@imeche. org. uk

Web - www. imeche. org. uk/conferencesandevents/hic (http://www. imeche. org. uk/conferencesandevents/hic )

About The Institution of Mechanical Engineers

The Institution has been the home of the Mechanical Engineers for 150 years. Around 80,000 engineers world-wide are members. The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) is the United KingdomÂ’s qualifying body for mechanical engineers.

Members work in research, design, development, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, contracting, consulting and teaching in fields as diverse as lubrication, satellite launching, surgical implants and power stations. All find out about the latest developments in their own and related fields in the InstitutionÂ’s Conferences and Events.

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Marshal8e6 Raises $10 Million from Updata Partners to Create New Security Software Leader

Strategic Combination of Email and Web Communications and Content Security; Scale will Drive Success: 20,000 customers, $50 million in billings, 250 employees, and Global Sales, Support & Research Capabilities; Secure Web Gateway Market Estimated to be More than $1 billion, Growing 44%

Orange, CA and London, UK (Vocus) November 12, 2008

Marshal8e6, a global provider of Secure Internet Gateway products for organizations of all sizes, today announced it has raised $10 million in equity financing from Updata Partners to fund its formation and future expansion. Marshal8e6 is the newly formed company created through the merger of Marshal, a UK-based leader in email and Web content security software and technology, and 8e6 Technologies, a US-based leader in Web filtering appliances and technology. The combination creates the only independent software company capable of securing all forms of Internet-based communication streams - including internal corporate emails, Internet-based email services, Web sites and Instant Messaging.

"Updata's vote of confidence validates our strategy of building a new leader in the security software marketplace," said George Shih, acting CEO of Marshal8e6 and former CEO of 8e6. "Our customers are facing increasingly dynamic threats from compromised Web sites, corrupted emails, and infected instant messages; with Updata's support and market insight we now have all the capabilities to address that enormous market need."

Marshal8e6 serves more than 20,000 customers managing more than 16 million end users in 96 countries, and had combined billings of more than $50 million in the past twelve months. Marshal8e6 begins operations with more than 250 employees and major R&D and sales operations in Orange, California, Basingstoke, England, Auckland, New Zealand and Taipei, Taiwan.

"Today's threat landscape does not discriminate between Web-based and email threats," said Ed Macnair, Chief Strategy Officer of Marshal8e6 and former CEO of Marshal. "IT Directors want an easy-to-manage, integrated solution that filters malware from inbound and outbound email and Web traffic, stops data leakage, and does so with common administration and reporting. With Updata's capital infusion, Marshal8e6 now has all the pieces in place to be a new leader in the market."

According to a September 2008 report by the Gartner Group (''Magic Quadrant for Secure Web Gateway''), the total Secure Web Gateway market exceeded $1 billion in 2007 and was growing at an average rate of 44 percent year over year. Gartner also estimates that dedicated Secure Web Gateway vendors are the fastest-growing submarket, experiencing 140 percent year-over-year growth.

Commensurate with the funding, James Socas, General Partner of Updata Partners, will join the Marshal8e6 Board of Directors. Mr. Socas also brings to this role his recent experience serving on the senior executive team of Symantec, the leading public security company, as Head of Corporate Development, with responsibility for global M&A and strategic investment strategy. He will join newly appointed Board Chairman Simon Wilson, the former Chief Financial Officer and EVP of Operations for SurfControl, a public Internet & Web security company acquired by Websense, as well as existing 8e6 board members, Frank Wood and Mahendra Vora, and existing Marshal board members, Philip Weston and Patrick Keenan, who also serve as Partners of Kelso Place Asset Management.

"With its operating scale, impressive customer base, recurring revenue business model, and differentiated technology, Marshal8e6 will be a new force to be reckoned with," said Socas. "I am delighted to be part of such an outstanding team, and I look forward to helping build the next industry leader."

About Marshal8e6
Marshal 8e6 is a global provider of Secure Internet Gateway products for organizations of all sizes. Its customers include over 40 percent of the Global Fortune 500, schools & universities, healthcare providers, governments, and small businesses. With the company's Internet and email filtering solutions, customers can proactively enforce Internet usage policies, comply with corporate governance requirements and improve network performance while protecting employees from inbound malware. With the company's data leakage prevention capabilities, organizations can protect proprietary information and corporate reputation. Marshal8e6 is the only security company capable of delivering comprehensive content security across multiple operating systems - from Windows to Linux - and multiple delivery platforms - software, appliances, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).

For more information, visit www. marshal8e6.com.

Marshal8e6 Contact:
Ed Macnair
Chief Strategy Officer
UK: +44 (0) 1256 848 080
US: (714) 282-6111 ext. 110
Ed. macnair@marshal8e6.com

About Updata Partners
Updata Partners is a leading growth stage venture capital and private equity firm focused on investing in software and technology-driven business services companies. Since the firm's founding in 1998, it has invested in more than 30 leading technology companies, and currently has approximately $500 million in capital under management. Updata Partners is led by an investment team averaging more than 20 years of operational, advisory and investment experience in the technology industry, based in Reston, Virginia and Edison, New Jersey.

For more information, visit www. updatapartners. com.

Updata Partners Contact:
Linda Maddox
Manager, Communications
(703) 464-7273
Lmaddox@updata. com

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Friday, August 21, 2009

The Food Allergy &amp; Anaphylaxis Network Debuts Redesigned Website

The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network Debuts Redesigned Website

The Internet’s foremost authority on food allergies, http://www. foodallergy. org, has been completely transformed with a new look and functionality that provides greatly improved usability for visitors including the newly diagnosed, professionals, and members of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).

Fairfax, VA (Vocus) December 4, 2009

The Internet’s foremost authority on food allergies, http://www. foodallergy. org], has been completely transformed with a new look and functionality that provides greatly improved usability for visitors including the newly diagnosed, professionals, and members of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).

News Highlights
The Internet’s go-to source for information about food allergies http://www. foodallergy. org, has been completely transformed with a new look and functionality, providing greatly improved usability.

FAAN’s enhanced website will feature personal stories authored by members of the food-allergic community, allergy-friendly recipes, and tips and strategies for managing food allergies.

The much-anticipated website redesign by FWV Distilled now features a “members only” section where FAAN members can browse through a recipe database and check the archives of FAAN’s bimonthly newsletter, Food Allergy News.

As always, this content is comprised of the most current information on food allergies and anaphylaxis, which has been vetted by medical advisors.

New additions to the website include sections for health professionals and school professionals that feature helpful resources and tools for effective food allergy management.

Visitors to the website now have the ability to find a local support group with an easy look-up tool.

Connecting with FAAN on Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, and YouTube is simple on our website. Quotes

Our website is an extension of our organization and one of the key ways in which we can serve individuals with food allergies and those who care for them. We are thrilled to unveil the newly redesigned website, where people can educate themselves about food allergies and find strategies for effective food allergy management. ~Julia Bradsher, CEO of FAAN
The new website has received an overwhelmingly positive response from Facebook and Twitter users. Comments have included: “This new site is fabulous, a wonderful improvement! Thank you!” “Love the new site. Nice and bright and easy to find things! Thank you!” “New site looks FAAN-tastic :). Congratulations. Can't wait to read through more.” Links

The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network Recipes Support Group Look-Up Tool FWV Distilled About FAAN

Founded in 1991 by Anne Muñoz-Furlong, the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) is the world leader in information about food allergy, a potentially life threatening medical condition that afflicts approximately 12 million Americans, or one out of every 25. A nonprofit organization based in Fairfax, Va., FAAN has approximately 27,000 members in the U. S., Canada, and 58 other countries. It is dedicated to increasing public awareness of food allergy and its consequences, to educating people about the condition, and to advancing research on behalf of all those affected by it. FAAN provides information and educational resources about food allergy to patients, their families, schools, health professionals, pharmaceutical companies, the food industry, and government officials.

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WinScribe Makes a Case for Digital Dictation + Workflow

WinScribe, world leading provider of digital dictation and workflow solutions, announced today that company representatives will be demonstrating the latest release of its award-winning Digital Dictation Workflow Management Solution at LegalTech New York taking place February 2 - 4, 2009 and Legal IT London February 4 - 5, 2009. The timing of these two events comes at a critical point for global law firms who now, more than ever, are faced with the challenge of doing more with less due to the current economic crisis.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) January 29, 2009

"A recently published report advises law firms to take several immediate actions in response to setbacks caused by the world's economic crisis," explains Amy Clevidence, Global Marketing Operations Manager for WinScribe. "Firms have been encouraged to analyze and trim unnecessary expenses, reduce excess capacity and address performance issues. We believe these suggestions are relevant to a firm's technology. Taking the opportunity to improve or upgrade firm technology can reduce many system expenses, increase efficiency in order to be more productive with a leaner staff, and provide dramatic performance increases."

WinScribe's Digital Dictation Workflow Management Solution addresses each of these suggested actions. With WinScribe, firms experience cost savings as a result of an immediate increase in company-wide work sharing and productivity. WinScribe ensures that dictation is immediately available to support staff for typing which improves document turnaround time and maximizes productivity. The results of these benefits can be substantial to a firm such as the case of UK-based Beachcroft, LLC: "Digital dictation has allowed us to restructure existing teams enabling us to improve our secretarial to fee earner ratios. As a result, we have saved around £470,000 [approximately $715,000] over the last year."

"WinScribe is a fully customizable, flexible system that meets the needs of firms of all sizes," adds Clevidence. "WinScribe products are built on Microsoft architecture and make use of SQL & Microsoft. Net technologies. With a built-in software development kit (SDK), WinScribe can be tailored to provide the maximum benefit to end users. Benefits to authors include support for manufacturer independent input devices such as Grundig, Philips and Olympus digital handheld devices and speech microphones and mobile devices such as Windows Mobile, BlackBerry and Nokia Smartphones. Because the system is web-based, users can access it anytime from any location where an internet connection is present which enables staff members to work and continue to be productive regardless of their geographic location. In addition, WinScribe offers two distinct licensing models: traditional client licensing as well as a Software-as-a-Service subscription platform. Our clients have a wide array of options available to them when it comes to the WinScribe solution positioning us to implement and customize a platform that works best for each unique firm we serve."

With WinScribe, support is never an issue. WinScribe has five global support centers located in Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Switzerland and New Zealand. In addition, WinScribe supports over 150 sales partners worldwide who provide technical support to clients on a local level. WinScribe clients thus have access to a dedicated center for standard business hour support within their region while also offering them the comfort of knowing they always have access to assistance via our 24/7 global support network.

Individuals who wish to learn more about WinScribe and WinScribe's case for dictation are encouraged to visit WinScribe at LegalTech New York (booth 2109/2111) and Legal IT London (Booth 56).

About WinScribe

WinScribe is a world leading provider of digital dictation software supporting business requirements for digital dictation, transcription, voice recognition, and workflow management. Founded in 1989, WinScribe has offices in the USA, UK, New Zealand, Australia and Switzerland, with more than 100 sales partners in over 25 countries supporting more than 350,000 users worldwide.

The WinScribe solution is built on Microsoft architecture, to ensure easy integration and maintenance. WinScribe also supports a wide range of manufacturer-independent dictation devices and is scalable from small, single office locations up to large multinational corporations. WinScribe is fully customizable to meet the needs of a number of significant vertical markets including Legal, Law Enforcement, Healthcare, Transcription, Insurance and Government Sectors.

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Thursday, August 20, 2009

MyFitnessPal. com Offers Its Calorie Counter and Diet Tools for Free

MyFitnessPal (http://www. myfitnesspal. com) announced today that it would begin offering all of its diet and weight loss services to consumers, including its fast and easy-to-use calorie counter, completely free of charge.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) July 18, 2007

MyFitnessPal. com, a leading diet and health website, announced today that it would begin offering all of its services to consumers, including its fast and easy-to-use calorie counter (http://www. myfitnesspal. com), completely free of charge.

MyFitnessPal provides members with the tools they need to successfully take weight off - and keep it off. Study after study has confirmed the weight loss benefits of tracking the food you eat and the activity you do. After using a calorie counter, many people are surprised to learn how many calories there are in the various items in their diet. But keeping a food diary without the right tools can be tedious at best, or simply impossible at worst.

MyFitnessPal's unique system makes calorie counting fast and easy because it learns from users. We all tend to eat the same foods or perform the same exercises over time. MyFitnessPal automatically remembers your "favorite" foods and exercises and allows you to add those items to log with just a few clicks. By making calorie counting as simple and easy as possible, the MyFitnessPal calorie counter (http://www. myfitnesspal. com) helps users to stay on track and succeed in their diet and weight loss goals.

With a 100% free membership to MyFitnessPal. com, members receive:
The easiest to use free calorie counter (http://www. myfitnesspal. com) on the web - Track what you eat with just a few clicks from anywhere with an internet connection - at home or at work A searchable database of over 7,000 foods and 300 exercises which grows daily •Your own personal food database (http://www. myfitnesspal. com/food/lookup) - add your own custom foods and recipes at any time
Support and motivation from the MyFitnessPal community. Our discussion forums let you learn from others, share your own tips, receive and give encouragement, and make friends A personalized diet profile (http://www. myfitnesspal. com/account/free_profile) - customized to your unique weight loss goals Flexibility - the MyFitnessPal system can support any diet like Atkins, the South Beach Diet, the Zone, and more. No matter what diet you're on, MyFitnessPal can help

"Our users love MyFitnessPal because it teaches them how to make better food choices without being tedious or time-consuming," explains Mike Lee, MyFitnessPal's founder. "The easier we make it for our users, the more likely they are to succeed, so that's what we focus on. And making the site completely free fits our mission of removing as many barriers as possible to living a more healthy lifestyle. "

About MyFitnessPal:
MyFitnessPal. com is the easiest to use calorie counter on the web. With a database of over 7,000 foods and 300 exercises, MyFitnessPal members can quickly and easily track their meals and activity.

MyFitnessPal is owned and operated by LeeCommerce LLC, a private company based in San Francisco, Calif.

For more information, visit: www. myfitnesspal. com

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New Work-at-Home Company - Just Launched

A brand new work-at-home opportunity, LifeVita has now officially launched. LifeVita, Inc. is a company dedicated to improving your long-term physical and financial wellness with an unparalleled combination of high-quality products and a business opportunity designed to help you achieve financial success.

(PRWEB) May 17, 2006

There are two elements that can produce an extraordinary quality of life -- good physical health and the money to enjoy it! LifeVita is committed to providing you with the products, income plan and the necessary tools to help you build unstoppable momentum toward achieving a better lifestyle.

Backed by a well-grounded company, LifeVita Inc. has introduced an exclusive product line that targets the major boom markets of our time: Nutritional Supplementation, Anti-Aging, Low Energy, Fatigue and Discomfort.

Immulin-1000 is the end result of years of research into herbal supplements. Immulin-1000 is a powerful, multi-nutrient that supports and strengthens your immune system to help you stay healthy. Immulin-1000 boosts your body's natural defenses with a potent combination nutrients. Immulin-1000 contains only safe and effective clinically tested ingredients.

Blossom Firm and Lift Cream combines humectants, nutrients, powerful antioxidants, moisturizers and collagen builders to protect your skin against free radicals damage and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It can dramatically improve the look of your skin -- without surgery. Blossom Firm & Lift Cream is a clinical breakthrough in skin care and anti-aging research.

All of LifeVita products are prepared under the strictest Quality Control and procedures to guarantee you the finest dietary supplements available in the market today.

LifeVita has developed a very simple business formula that incorporates the very best of Immediate Income and Long Term Residual Income, for the low monthly investment of $35. It provides an ideal work at home opportunity for work at home moms.

More information is available at Lifevita's new website:

Http://www. lifevita. com/profit. mv (http://www. lifevita. com/profit. mv)

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Western New York Radiology Associates Selects Corepoint Integration Engine to Facilitate the Patient Data Flow of Multiple Client Sites

Corepoint Health Enables Radiology Practice to Interface Directly with Multiple PACS, Voice Recognition, and EMR Systems Productively

Plano, Texas (Vocus) December 21, 2009

Western New York Radiology Associates, a large outpatient diagnostic imaging practice in Buffalo, New York, selects Corepoint Integration Engine (http://www. corepointhealth. com/products/corepoint-connections/corepoint-integration-engine) to efficiently orchestrate their internal workflows and external patient data flow from multiple client sites.

With an operational focus primarily on providing diagnostic readings for imaging clinics, Corepoint Integration Engine is serving as an essential platform enabling Western New York Radiology Associates to service a greater number of clients more productively.

“With the number of imaging clinics that we provided diagnostic readings for growing, it became apparent that we needed an interface engine (http://www. corepointhealth. com/products/interface-engine) platform we could deploy quickly—ideally plug-and-play—that could easily facilitate a high volume of data exchanges,” said Fred Lombardo, Director of Operations.

“Additionally, the interface engine needed to be flexible enough to manage the multiple data format requirements from the various applications used by referring imaging clinics. (http://www. corepointhealth. com/solutions/radiology) Corepoint Integration Engine met all of our criteria with its ability to configure, test and deploy new interfaces rapidly and manage them productively. The overall robust nature of Corepoint Integration Engine provided a level of confidence that was absent with our previous setup.”

Implementing Corepoint Integration Engine has significantly enhanced Western New York Radiology Associates’ IT environment by enabling them to move beyond point-to-point interfaces, eliminate manual data entry steps, and improve the reporting turnaround times for a more efficient workflow.

“Prior to adopting Corepoint Health’s interface engine solution, we operated in a cumbersome, manual environment that included dictation over the phone, which was time intensive and error-prone. This increased the overall cycle times for readings. With Corepoint Integration Engine in place we can now effectively interface directly with PACS, Voice Recognition, and EMR systems,” said Lombardo.

Corepoint Health has provided Western New York Radiology Associates with an enterprise wide integration solution that has completely transformed what was a myriad of complex interfaces into an automated and efficient workflow environment.

“Corepoint Integration Engine has been the jack-of-all-trades, meeting our internal requirements of integrating RIS/PACS/VR applications, and meeting the requirements of our imaging clients. The integration engine runs seamlessly without issue,” said Lombardo.

“We are excited that Corepoint Health has played a contributing role in helping Western NY Radiology Associates transform their workflow. We are proud to be a partner in helping them to accomplish their objectives to deliver the highest quality, efficient diagnostic imaging services to their referring clients,” said Phil Guy, CEO, Corepoint Health.

Western New York Radiology Associates:
Western New York Radiology Associates is a large outpatient diagnostic imaging center based in Buffalo, New York. Operating with three centers using multi-modalities, Western NY Radiology Associates provides diagnostic services in High Field Open MRI, High Field Closed MRI, Spiral CT Scan, Ultrasound, Bone Densitometry, and X-Ray.

About Corepoint Health
Corepoint Health solutions deliver interoperability for healthcare organizations and simplify the complexities of healthcare data through practical software applications, consulting and training. Our innovative and proven software solutions leverage clinical data flow efficiently for a diverse group of healthcare entities including hospitals, imaging centers, laboratories, clinics and healthcare vendors. This next generation approach to healthcare data and streamlined workflow is where Corepoint Health specializes in helping customers discover the power of integration. http://www. corepointhealth. com (http://www. corepointhealth. com/)

Contact: Jon Mertz at 469-229-5000

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Saturday, August 15, 2009

Identropy Launches Innovative Co-Sourced Identity & Access Management Offering

Little Ferry, NJ (PRWEB) July 28, 2010

Today, Identropy, an Identity-enabled solutions provider, announced the public availability of its co-sourced Identity & Access Management (IAM) solution platform known as SCUID (Secure Co-Sourced Unified IDentity). SCUID is a co-sourced managed services platform that provides a complete suite of Identity & Access Management services inlcuding Identity Governance and Compliance and Identity Lifecycle Management services – all managed and monitored by Identropy’s services for IAM operations management: SCUID Operations (formerly iMIS). The co-sourced services are built on pre-configured virtual appliances, that can be deployed either on-premise or hosted in Identropy's private cloud -- a SAS 70 Type II facility that is connected to the client’s infrastructure based on a secure site-to-site VPN connection.

"With SCUID Operations, we are able to achieve both multi-tenancy and location agnosticity for our IAM reference architecture. This allows our customers the flexibility and deployment options that makes the most sense for their IAM infrastructure, while SCUID Operations will monitor the solution regardless of where it is deployed," said Frank Villavicencio, Identropy's Executive VP. "Our SCUID Operations customers in Retail, Government, Healthcare and Financial Services have benefited from this proven reference architecture that we have developed from over 100 IAM implementations."

The SCUID Identity Lifecycle service is built on Identity User Provisioning software with 8 pre-configured use cases spanning automated employee on-boarding to workflow-driven non-employee provisioning. Based on Identropy's extensive experience deploying User Provisioning solutions, the most common configurations and use cases were selected in order to substantially shorten deployment time in a tried and tested reference architecture. "We are confident that this new model will accelerate time-to-value for our customer, and will represent a paradigm shift in the identity marketplace", added Villavicencio.

For more information, visit our website at identropy. com or email us at info(at)identropy(dot)com.

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Thursday, August 13, 2009

Grades and Textbooks: Just Overrated or Completely Unnecessary?

BookSurge proudly announces the publication of "ThereÂ’s a Worm in the Apple," by Lea McClure.

KAILUA, KONA, HAWAII (PRWEB) July 30, 2005

Lifelong educator Lea McClure has novel ideas for improvements in public education. Her novel ThereÂ’s a Worm in the Apple tells the story of a communityÂ’s difficulties originating in problems with public education. Using these events as examples, McClure creates a thoughtful, comprehensive, and entertaining guide offering solutions that include our children as responsible and proud participants in their own education.

Readers will find this novel steeped in the unique, practical ideas that McClure has gleaned from teaching widely diversified subjects to students from countries around the globe. Urging us to ask, Â“How can we stimulate and inspire this generation while simultaneously creating a first-rate education system?Â”, ThereÂ’s a Worm in the Apple stresses communication tools as a major key. Â“One who shares knowledge reinforces what is learned. This kind of learning enriches the participant.Â” In dialogues of colorful characters within the story the author elucidates: Â“ItÂ’s time to update, upgrade, and thus reform education in ways that will save time and money.Â”

McClureÂ’s philosophy is simple, but profound: Â“Teaching is an art, not a science. It must be flexible and tailored to the student.Â” When McClure retired, she began to reevaluate why our students and our educators are burning out. She determined that with drastic revision the children of this 21st Century could bask in the joy of learning, rather than fighting it.

About the Author

McClureÂ’s career in education has spanned thirty years in three counties. She graduated from Colorado College and University of Denver with a major in Spanish and a minor in Secondary Education, and was immersed in the English as a Second Language program in the Colorado Department of Education. She has taught grades K-12 and adult education in public schools in affluent, poverty-stricken, urban and rural areas and government offices. She has taught English, Spanish, English as a Second Language, Russian History, Health and Contemporary Literature. This is her first book.

For more information or to obtain a free review copy, please contact the author at (808) 326-9543. Books are available to order at Booksurge. com, Amazon. com, Alibris. com and Abebooks. com.

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Healthy Cooking with Bethany&#194;’s International Kitchen: The Complementary Health TV Series: Hosted by Lester J. Robinson III FICF

Healthy Cooking with BethanyÂ’s International Kitchen: The Complementary Health TV Series: Hosted by Lester J. Robinson III FICF

Bethany Halbreich of BethanyÂ’s International Kitchen and Jennifer Giegel the owner of Quick Dish Kitchen, have talked and demonstrated healthy cooking.

(PRWEB) May 29, 2005

The Complementary Health TV Series: Hosted by Lester J. Robinson III FICF, is a part of a new Western New York TV series on insurance and complementary health.

Bethany Halbreich of BethanyÂ’s International Kitchen and Jennifer Giegel the owner of Quick Dish Kitchen, have talked and demonstrated healthy cooking. Bethany talked about the importance of eating healthy food. Jennifer Giegel, the owner of Quick Dish Kitchen, also talked about the importance of organic food in eating healthy. Exploring Â“Healthy cooking with BethanyÂ’s International KitchenÂ” is just one episode of a 41-episode insurance series exploring complementary health topics ranging from the practical to the metaphysical. The ABCÂ’s of Insurance Complementary Health Series is hosted by Lester J. Robinson and airs Tuesday June 14, at 8:30pm, Thursday June 9, at 6:30pm and Friday June 10, at 2:00pm on Niagara CountyÂ’s LCTV Channel 20. The series also airs Wednesday June 8, at 10:35pm on Erie CountyÂ’s Adelphia Channel 20.

In HalbreichÂ’s and GiegelÂ’s appearance in the series, they actually talk about the importance of eating and cooking healthy food. Jennifer explains how her business is working with people to develop healthy food menus and meals for their life style. Both guests talked about the importance of understanding the health benefit of what you eat. They both demonstrated how to make a very health and natural food dish called Moroccan 5 Vegetable Cous Cous.

The basic idea of an interactive TV show with using the Internet is to bring the next level of TV to Western New York now. Presently interactive shows are being test marketed around the country. The shows are set up for being a total interactive show once the technology becomes more available in Western New York. Once this happens Â“The ABCÂ’s of InsuranceÂ” will be one of the first shows in Western New York to be interactive. Right now the viewers have to get to their personal computer to get more information on the topics from the series. An interactive TV series, the viewers can get more information on the topic after the shows airs from the website.

Other programs in The ABCÂ’s of Insurance Complementary Health Series explore self-help stress relief techniques ranging from meditation, organic food, cooking and Reiki to self healing with Bruno Groening Circle of Friends to medical practices including special programs set up by health insurance company. This is an interactive TV series. To find out more go to WWW. CHSWLR. COM or WWW. WNYINSURANCE-QUOTE. COM

To interview Lester J. Robinson on The ABCÂ’s of Insurance Complementary Health Series, Bethany Halbreich of BethanyÂ’s International Kitchen and Jennifer Giegel the owner of Quick Dish Kitchen Â—or to receive a list of experts featured in this complementary health seriesÂ—contact Lester J. Robinson at the numbers above. Thank you for your consideration.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Global Bipolar Disorders Market to Reach $5.7 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Global Bipolar Disorders Market to Reach $5.7 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Bipolar Disorder markets. The world market for bipolar disorder is projected to reach $5.7 billion by the year 2015. Patent expiries of some of the major drugs, and a weak drug pipeline are expected to hamper growth of the bipolar disorder market. The loss of marketing exclusivity of two major drugs, Lamictal (lamotrigine) and Risperdal (risperidone) has opened the market for generic competition.

San Jose, California (Vocus) June 11, 2010

Bipolar disorder is a chronic and devastating psychiatric disease. Since neither curable nor effectively treatable, the bipolar disorder market is present with significant unmet medical needs. The major drawbacks of existing products include dyskinesis, obsessive-compulsive behavior and psychiatric side effects, as well as ineffectiveness in treating cognitive deficits, rapid recycling or depressive symptoms. In addition, though anti-convulsants (such as Valproic acid) and lithium have considerably enhanced disease prognosis, several patients show poor tolerance to treatment-related side effects. Other major clinical setbacks include lack of compliance to treatment regimen, inadequate clinical response, and relapse.

The United States dominates the world bipolar disorder market as stated by the new market research report on bipolar disorder market. According to the U. S. National Institute of Mental Health, there are about 5.7 million adults aged 18 years and over, suffering from bipolar disorder in the US. The treatment of bipolar disorder differs based on physician specialty in the country. Most psychiatrists follow the recommendations of the American Psychological Association and prescribe lithium, valproic acid and atypical antipsychotics as first-line monotherapies for bipolar mania, and Lamictal as the recommended treatment for bipolar depression. And, unlike the psychiatrists who follow the APA guidelines and prescribe Lamictal first-line, primary care physicians select antidepressants first line.

Bipolar disorder is highly consolidated marketplace with the leading five players accounting for the lion’s share of the market. These players are unlikely to face any major challenge(s) in the future, as pipeline molecules are all targeted at providing only symptomatic relief, and no company is developing any therapy that promises a paradigm shift in the treatment of bipolar disorder. Key players profiled in the report include Abbott Laboratories Inc., AstraZeneca PLC, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Cephalon Inc., Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma Co. Ltd., Eli Lilly and Company, Forest Laboratories Inc., Gedeon Richter PLC, GlaxoSmithKline PLC, H. Lundbeck A/S, Janssen Pharmaceutica Inc., Merck & Co., Inc., Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Pfizer Inc., Repligen Corporation, and Validus Pharmaceuticals Inc.

The report titled “Bipolar Disorders: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a review of unmet medical needs, opportunities and challenges, patent expiries, competitive scenario, select leading products, select pipeline drugs, clinical trials, product approvals/launches, recent industry activity, and coverage on major global market participants. The study analyzes market data and analytics in terms of value sales for regions including The United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World. Global market is analyzed by the following drug classes - Atypical Anti-psychotics and Other Therapeutics.

For more details about this market research report, please visit –
Http://www. strategyr. com/Bipolar_Disorders_Market_Report. asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world’s largest market research publishers. The company employs over 800 people worldwide and publishes more than 1100 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers thousands of smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Telephone 408-528-9966
Fax 408-528-9977
Email press(at)StrategyR(dot)com
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APR Enters into Licensing Deal with Abdi Ibrahim for Ondansetron Rapidfilm&#174; in Turkey

APR Enters into Licensing Deal with Abdi Ibrahim for Ondansetron Rapidfilm® in Turkey

Abdi Ibrahim Pharmaceuticals ("Abdi Ibrahim") and APR Applied Pharma Research SA ("APR"), together with its joint venture partner Labtec GmbH ("Labtec"), today announced that they have entered into an exclusive licensing agreement under which Abdi Ibrahim has the exclusive rights to market Ondansetron Rapidfilm® in Turkey.

Balerna, Switzerland and Istanbul, Turkey (PRWEB) June 26, 2009

APR and the leading pharmaceutical company in Turkey Abdi Ibrahim have entered into an exclusive license agreement for the promotion, distribution and marketing of Ondansetron Rapidfilm® in Turkey; terms of the deal were not disclosed.

"It is an honour to work with a dedicated and professional company like APR. Ondansetron Rapidfilm® with its unique delivery system will be part of Abdi Ibrahim's oncology portfolio and is in line with our overall aim to bring new treatment alternatives for the Turkish patients" said Matthias Heidt, Business Development Director of Abdi Ibrahim. "As Abdi Ibrahim has a successful track record collaborating with almost 40 Licensors worldwide, we are convinced that the current agreement with APR will be the initiation for another long-lasting partnership strengthening our supportive care line for cancer patients".

"We are very proud that the leading Turkish company Abdi Ibrahim will market our Ondansetron Rapidfilm® in Turkey" said Paolo Galfetti CEO of APR. "This is an additional confirmation of our ability to add value through innovation: the agreement executed with Abdi Ibrahim is the last important step of a successful history of development & licensing for Ondansetron Rapidfilm® in Europe and in the rest of the world; Ondansetron Rapidfilm® is now licensed in 38 countries in the world including Europe where the product is currently under registration".

Ondansetron Rapidfilm® is an innovative oral thin film formulation for the prevention of chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting, prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with radiotherapy, and post-operative nausea and vomiting; registration approval in Europe is expected sometime in 2010.

Ondansetron Rapidfilm® consists of a thin film strip based on a water-soluble polymer. The film disintegrates rapidly within seconds in contact with water or saliva, releases the drug in the mouth and promotes gastrointestinal absorption. The Rapidfilm® dosage form was especially designed for high patient compliance. The administration is easy. The patient does not have any swallowing difficulty. The fact that no water intake after administration is needed is very well accepted by patients with nausea. Ondansetron is by far the top selling in its class of drugs used in the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting both in the United States and in the Top 5 European countries (where Ondansetron accounts for 67% of the total 5-HT3 antagonists market).

Ondansetron Rapidfilm® is the first product of a more consistent pipeline of Rapidfilm® products in various stage of development including blockbuster molecules primarily targeting CNS indications like Donepezil and all based upon APR/Labtec's proprietary Rapidfilm® oral dosage form.

About Abdi Ibrahim Pharmaceuticals
Founded in 1912, Abdi Ibrahim Pharmaceuticals is a family owned company headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, led by Pharmacist Mr. Nezih Barut in the third generation. Abdi 0brahim Pharmaceuticals is ranked among the Top 100 corporations worldwide and is heading the Turkish Market for more than 6 years in value with a market share of 7% and for more than 8 years in units as of year 2008. With an annual turnover of 850 mn USD and presence in CEE regions, Abdi Ibrahim is already active in all major pharmaceutical segments including CNS, Respiratory, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology and Ophthalmology by licensed-in products or own developed generic products. Oncology and Biotechnology is a key area of Abdi Ibrahim's pipeline focus, where the company intends to reach a major position in Turkey within the next 5 years.

About APR Applied Pharma Research
APR Applied Pharma Research s. a. is a private, independent R&D Healthcare company headquartered in Switzerland. The company focuses its efforts on the development of its own selected drug candidates (developed using APR proprietary technologies) as well as on the development under contract of third party pharmaceutical products and medical devices. Leveraging on its own technology platforms, R&D know-how, marketing and regulatory systems, APR is committed to create new sustainable value on its own as well as on third party products and projects. The APR products and technologies are licensed to third parties for distribution and marketing and APR has entered licensing agreements with pharmaceutical companies in more than 100 countries worldwide and its sales are almost totally achieved abroad.

About Labtec GmbH
Founded in 1990 as an independent start-up company, Labtec GmbH quickly became one of the leading drug delivery development companies in the transdermal and topical patch arena as well as with oral films in Europe.
In 2008 Labtec became a 100% subsidiary of tesa SE and today represents their pharmaceutical business.

For any further information please contact:
Abdi Ibrahim Pharmaceuticals,
Matthias Heidt; Business Development Director
Email: matthias. heidt(at)abdiibrahim. com. tr
Re_itpa_a Mahallesi
Eski Büyükdere Caddesi. No:4
PK.34467-Maslak/Sariyer/, Istanbul, Turkey
T: +90 212 366 85 15
Www. abdiibrahim. com. tr

APR Applied Pharma Research s. a.,
Paolo Galfetti; CEO
Email: paolo. galfetti(at)apr. ch
Via Corti 5, CH - 6828 Balerna, Switzerland
T: +41 91 6957020
Www. apr. ch

Labtec GmbH,
Dr. Ingo Lehrke; Managing Director
Email: ingo. lehrke(at)labtec-pharma. com
Raiffeisenstrasse 4, D-40764 Langenfeld, Germany
T: +49 2173 9735-0
Www. labtec-pharma. com/ (http://www. labtec-pharma. com/)

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Virtual Business Center Offers Specialized Services to Entrepreneurs, Small &#194;– Medium Business, and Busy Individuals

Virtual Business Center Offers Specialized Services to Entrepreneurs, Small Â– Medium Business, and Busy Individuals

Many busy entrepreneurs and small business owners benefit from the remarkably cost-effective way to get administrative work done.

(PRWEB) August 1, 2003

Fort Lauderdale FL, July 30th, 2003:

EPro Virtual Services, Inc., which provides incredible benefits to mainly the busy entrepreneur and small to medium business owners, was founded by Vivi Gonzalez who has over 20 years of experience, now located in Western Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, serve clients world-wide. Their experience is that too many busy individuals spend more time doing their non-core tasks instead of focusing on growing their businesses. ThatÂ’s were Virtual Assistance comes in.

Virtual Assistance, or VA, is a fairly new concept that is quickly catching on with busy professionals and individuals alike. ePro Virtual Services, Inc. is committed to raising the awareness that, other than the warm cup of coffee, most administrative, secretarial and computer tasks do not need to be done on-site. With that in mind, ePro saves their clients from the high expense of hiring an employee by offering their services on an Â‘as-needed basisÂ’ rather than the traditional Â‘present and accounted forÂ’ method of either regular or temporary employees.

Most hiring managers want and need a seasoned office assistant who will give value to their company; however the cost of an in-house assistant is usually higher than they are able or willing to pay. With a VA, you only pay for what you need and get. ePro Virtual Services, Inc., as a VA provider, is motivated to get projects accomplished on a timely and cost-productive basis: thatÂ’s how they have grown. ThereÂ’s no need for clients to be responsible for benefits such as Life, Health, Dental or Unemployment Insurance, nor office space, equipment, holidays, etc. The cost of a permanent employee or even more so, a temporary one is expensive in todayÂ’s market. VAÂ’s are the answer.

Services are provided by the hour, project or on a retainer basis, including, but not limited to: Administrative - Bookkeeping - Business Presentations - Customer Service - Data Entry - Desktop Publishing - Event Planning - File Conversions - Human Resources - Internet & Email - Mailing Services - Marketing & Planning - OCR Optical Character Recognition - Payroll - Printing Services - Purchasing - Scanning Services - Spreadsheets - Transcription - Website Design - Word Processing - Writing & Editorial Services. To learn more contact ePro Business Services, Inc. 1-877-892-EPRO, vivi@eproservices. com or visit their website www. eproservices. com.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Invent-Tech Joins Inventors In The Fight For Better Health

Miami, FL (PRWEB) October 13, 2005

Gaining weight during the holiday season is a customary concern that usually begins a few weeks prior to the annual feasts scheduled by friends, family and work. According to recent statistics, more than 58 million Americans are overweight. Beyond those staggering numbers are the folks who simply don’t want to gain any unhealthy extra weight during the holidays or any other time, thank you very much.

In preparation for the festivities, many people begin to exercise weeks ahead of time in order to combat the mountains of food that will soon tempt them. Others prepare their “fat clothing” in anticipation, while many simply choose to deal with the consequences after the fact. In the end, all of us have undoubtedly experienced gathering around the table and eating until we can no longer breathe comfortably.

To prevent those holiday pounds from creeping up, Invent-Tech has joined efforts with Xavier Carr from Orange, New Jersey, the inventor of the Ani X, and Joseph James, from Phoenix, Arizona, the inventor of the Bed Bike to incorporate fitness into everyday activities, even if you lead a hectic lifestyle with very little time for exercise.

The Ani X provides an effective new method of weight loss. It is the solution for those who have searched for a safe and effective way to tone their bodies without resorting to unproven chemicals or gimmicks. Its unique design is unobtrusive and uses the body’s own movement to accelerate calorie burning, weight loss, toning and strengthening.

The Bed Bike offers users an easier way to exercise and stay in shape. It is super-convenient and can easily be incorporated into a moment of relaxation. The Bed Bike doesn’t occupy much space and makes it easy to use daily. It is a great product for anyone interested in improving their fitness and health – especially those that hate exercising.

Additional information about these inventions can be obtained by contacting the Publicity/Press Department of Invent-Tech at (800) 940-9020 ext 2285. Invent Tech is a Coral Gables, Florida based company that is handling the publicity and public relations for these and many other clever inventions. Website: http://www. invent-tech. com (http://www. invent-tech. com).

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Saturday, August 8, 2009

Perio Protect&#174; Recognized Again for Top Product in Dental Industry

Perio Protect® Recognized Again for Top Product in Dental Industry

Dentistry Today names Perio Tray® in Top 100 Products of 2010

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) November 9, 2010

The Perio Tray® has been named one of the Top 100 Products of 2010 by Dentistry Today, the nation’s leading clinical news journal for dentists. Dentistry Today, with a circulation of over 150,000 practicing clinicians, has published its annual top 100 dental products for 24 years. The list, selected on the basis of reader response, represents what is innovative and effective in the dental industry. The complete list of Top 100 Products of 2010 can be found in the July issue of Dentistry Today.

This is the second consecutive year that the Perio Tray® has been named a Dentistry Today Top 100 Product. The Perio Tray received additional industry honors in 2006 when it was chosen as one of Dental Products Report’s Top 100 Products of Distinction and in 2009 when it was named an Outstanding Product by the leading independent non-profit dental education and product testing institute.

“We are honored to have been recogized for the last two years by Dentistry Today and it’s readers,” said Doug Dunlap, Chief Operating Office of Perio Protect, LLC. “It’s gratifying to see the impact that the Perio Tray® is having on patient care.”

The Perio Tray® was cleared by the FDA in 2004 as a prescription medical device, with which to administer doctor-prescribed medication below the gum line. The unique, patented design of the Perio Tray® allows medication to be held below the gum line long enough for the medication to work effectively. Most doctors are prescribing medication to manage the bacteria association with gum disease. Dentists send models of the patient’s mouth along with precise measurements to one of several FDA-registered laboratories in the US and Canada, where the Trays are fabricated specifically for the patient’s mouth and gum tissue. The frequency and duration the trays are worn are determined by the dentist based on the severity of the condition, for most patients it amounts to minutes each day. Patients describe Perio Trays® as comfortable and convenient. They especially appreciate the non-invasive nature of the Trays, while dentists and hygienists appreciate the success their patients are enjoying. Dentists, in order to prescribe Perio Trays, receive training from Perio Protect.

The treatment of gum disease is a concern for many Americans, affecting approximately 85 percent of American adults thirty-five and over. Gum disease is not only the leading cause of adult tooth loss but has also been linked to heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, upper respiratory disease and other inflammatory infections.

Once an individual is diagnosed with gum disease (periodontitis or gingivitis), several treatment options are available, including regular intensive cleaning of the teeth above and below the gum, as well as surgery, during which diseased gum tissue is cut away and replaced with grafts from the roof of the mouth. Newer laser surgical treatments are also available. A non-invasive tool like the prescription Perio Tray that can be used between office visits appeals to patients, many of whom have refused previous treatment recommendations and left their condition untreated.

The Perio Tray® was initially developed by Dr. Duane Keller, a dentist practicing in St. Louis, MO, for his own patients who wanted to avoid invasive procedures. With this relatively simple and affordable tool, patients now have the opportunity to place medications below the gum line in the comfort of their own home. Thousands of doctors across the US and Canada prescribe the Perio Tray® as part of their oral care treatment and report outstanding results while helping their patients take active control of their oral health.

For more information about Perio Protect®, visit http://www. perioprotect. com or call 1-877-434-4867. For a complete listing of Dentistry Today’s 2010 Top 100 Protects, go to http://www. dentistrytoday. com/products/top-100-products.

Contact:
Doug Dunlap, Chief Operating Officer
Perio Protect, LLC
Support(at)perioprotect(dot)com
877-434-4867

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Terry Gray Joins the ForeverGreen's Hydrogen Production Team in Indiana

Terry Gray joins ForeverGreen Enterprises, Inc., as Managing Director of FGE Environmental. Terry has a distinguished career in EH&S and regulatory affairs for Purdue University's “Clean Manufacturing Technology and Safe Materials Institute,” the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, and for independent manufacturers.

Indiapapolis, IN (PRWEB) November 25, 2005

ForeverGreen Enterprises Inc. (FGE) is pleased to announce that Terry Gray has joined the company as Managing Director of FGE Environmental.

Terry has a distinguished career in EH&S (Enviromental Health and Saftey)and regulatory affairs for Purdue University's “Clean Manufacturing Technology and Safe Materials Institute,” the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, and for independent manufacturers.

Terry earned a Master of Science degree in Environmental Health at Purdue University, and BS in Biology Education at Ball State University. He has also worked as an ISO 14000 consultant and auditor. The ISO “International Standards Organization” 14000 designation is the “environmental management standard” which is used to help organizations minimize their environmental impact and to continuously improve environmental performance.

Terry will be working out of Indianapolis until FGE opens our Midwest HQ and manufacturing facilities in DeKalb Co., Indiana in 2006.

ForeverGreen Enterprises, Inc., manufactures Green Hydrogen [TM] using feedstock materials that would otherwise be regarded as wastes. Hydrogen is a critical process component used by a number of industries such as gasoline refining, steel making, metal fabrication, fertilizer manufacturing, edible oil processing, and chemical manufacturing. FGE's Hydrogen will also be made available to a wide variety of stationary, portable, mobile, and vehicular fuel cell applications.

FGE's feed stocks include household hazardous waste (HHW) and manufacturing materials like paint & paint shop wastes, inks & printing wastes. These are materials that are not easily disposed of, or fully recycled or reused in any other “green” industrial process. The company expects to initially remove more than 70,000 tons of wastes and pollutants out of the environment annually.

For additional information or questions, please contact Brendan Tobin of ForeverGreen Enterprises at 732-539-8896.

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Friday, August 7, 2009

Parenting Pitfalls – The Two Critical Turning Points of Childhood

Dr. Brian E. Walsh, author of “Unleashing Your Brilliance,” clearly outlines when and how parents can effectively support the healthy development of their children.

Victoria, BC (PRWEB) September 26, 2006

What are the most frustrating years of being a parent? An overwhelming consensus of parents believe it is when children are two, and then around fourteen. According to learning expert, Dr. Brian E. Walsh, neuroscience now gives solid validation that something striking is happening during these times. It all comes down to brain-wiring.

Virtually overnight, around age two, the first significant change appears when a child recognizes that he or she is an individual with a separate identity. At this point, children begin to assert their individuality with the common “me, my, mine” statements. This indicates the early stages of the formation of the conscious mind, and burgeoning neural network.

Taking about five years to fully form, the conscious mind is learning to protect the highly suggestible subconscious mind. Until this critical survival faculty is firmly in place, everything seen, heard, and witnessed has unfettered access to the subconscious. Harmless statements to a child such as “You're so messy” or “Why can’t you be more like your sister?” are in reality, potentially damaging suggestions that are conveyed directly to the child's subconscious mind. Experience indicates that most issues adults present in therapy sessions are related to the core belief patterns established before the age of seven.

The next significant metamorphosis takes place around age fourteen. The teenage brain begins the second transformation in wiring, which accounts for typical adolescent impulsiveness, defiance, lack of organizational skills, and narcissism. At this stage, the brain lacks the neural wiring to effectively moderate behavior and emotional responses. Frequently sparking turmoil, the teenage brain is preparing that individual for autonomy by testing limits, building skills, and encouraging individual initiative.

A parent’s most important role during this stage is to provide children with a secure, loving environment while allowing events to unfold. Rather than reacting, parents need to recognize that these events and struggles are preparing children for life in the real world.

“Cherish the journey of parenthood;” says Walsh, “it’s the most responsible job on the planet.” He offers helpful tips for parents in expressing unconditional love and acceptance to their child:

In discussion, look them in the eyes, at eye level, not down at them Focus more on their feelings, challenges, and needs, rather than their behaviors Demonstrate that you value their uniqueness and independence Support their drive to expand their confidence and social skills Take a deep breath, and think before you speak. Your words have a lasting impact

Dr. Brian E. Walsh, bestselling author can be reached at www. UnleashingBrilliance. com

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High School Students Change Attitudes About Risky Driving Through Project Ignition: Schools Recognized and Program Expanded

Car crashes are the number-one killer of teens in the U. S., but across the country, high school students are creating media campaigns to change attitudes and save lives. Campaigns have addressed a wide range of driver safety issues, including drinking and driving, seatbelt use, speeding, and driver distractions Â— with measured impact. These young people are part of Project Ignition, State FarmÂ® and the National Youth Leadership CouncilÂ™Â’s service-learning initiative to support high school students as they promote safe driving among their peers. On Friday, March 18, in Long Beach, Calif., one of these campaigns will be named Â“Best in Show,Â” earning a substantial grant for its school.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) February 16, 2005

How does Project Ignition work? High school students propose service-learning projects (projects that combine service to the community with learning objectives) using the media of their choice Â— from TV, film, radio, and the Internet to performance art and community events. Twenty-five projects are selected and funded with $2,000 grants from State Farm. Once the campaigns are completed, 10 finalists are selected to present their projects at the National Service-Learning Conference, where one is chosen Â“Best in Show,Â” earning its school a $10,000 grant.

As the first-yearÂ’s finalists prepare for the 2005 conference, March 16-19, in Long Beach, Calif., State Farm and NYLC are accepting submissions for a second round of projects to be launched at the start of the 2005-06 school year.

The first-year finalists are:

Ada High School Â— Ada, Okla. Carson High School Â— Carson, Nev. Centerville High School Â— Centerville, S. D. CODE/Hickman Hills High School Â— Kansas City, Mo. Kingwood High School Â— Kingwood, Texas Mooresville High School Â— Mooresville, Ind. Northeast High School Â— Oakland Park, Fla. Proctor High School Â— Proctor, Minn. Richland High School Â— Richland, S. C. Shallowater High School Â— Shallowater, Texas

Those interested in submitting proposals for the 2005-06 year can do so online at www. sfprojectignition. com. Students and teachers should review all of the information on the website, develop a plan, and complete the online application by April 1, 2005. Submissions will be reviewed for their messages and service-learning objectives, and 25 semifinalists will be selected this spring. Information on the 2004-05 finalists and Project IgnitionÂ’s second year can be found at www. sfprojectignition. com.

About State FarmÂ®

State FarmÂ® insures more cars than any other insurer in North America and is the leading U. S. home insurer. State FarmÂ’s 17,000 agents and 71,000 employees serve nearly 73 million auto, fire, life and health policies in the United States and Canada. State Farm also offers financial services products through State Farm BankÂ®. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 18 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit www. statefarm. com.

About NYLC

NYLC has been at the center of service-leaning program and policy development since 1983. It convenes the annual National Service-Learning Conference, offers adult and youth trainings, and develops service-learning resources. For more information, please visit www. nylc. org.

About Service-Learning

Service-learning is a teaching method that enriches learning by engaging students in meaningful service to their schools and communities. It integrates service with established learning objectives, emphasizes critical thinking and problem solving, and tackles real issues such as hunger, ecological concerns and diversity.

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