1stopstation: October 2010

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Chocolate Dessert Lovers: Enjoy Stevia Treats with No Sugar or Artificial Sweeteners This Valentine's Day

Chocolate dessert lovers can enjoy delicious, healthier versions of their favorite desserts this Valentine's Day when using the better alternative stevia, instead of sugar or artificial sweeteners, thanks to cookbook author Lisa Jobs. Stevia makes desserts like chocolate-covered strawberries yummy, yet guilt-free lower in sugar, carbs and calories, and with no sacrifice in flavor.

King of Prussia, PA (PRWEB) January 24, 2007

This Valentine's Day indulge with delicious desserts like chocolate-covered strawberries made with stevia since there's no need for sugar or chemical sweeteners for this and other mouthwatering desserts, according to Sensational Stevia Desserts cookbook author Lisa Jobs.

In addition to the lower sugar content, the chocolate sauce used for these strawberries has no high fructose corn syrup, mono-glycerides, di-glycerides, polysorbate 80 or other undesirable ingredients found in commercial chocolate syrups.

"The old adage, 'have your cake and eat it too' really does apply when preparing desserts with stevia. Using stevia lowers your sugar and carbohydrate intake and virtually eliminates the highs and lows associated with sugar. Stevia also has no known side effects, unlike what many suffer from sugar and chemical sweeteners. In addition, diabetics and hypoglycemics can use stevia since it doesn't affect glucose levels," Jobs says. (If unfamiliar with stevia, see below**)

Author and former stevia business owner Lisa Jobs shares her secret desserts to help diabetics, dieters of all kinds, hypoglycemics, candida sufferers and health conscious consumers who want or need to reduce their sugar or artificial sweetener intake for any health or personal reason.

Jobs offers this recipe for Chocolate-Covered Strawberries excerpted from her book Sensational Stevia Desserts:

Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Serving Size: 2 Tbsp.• Total Servings: approx. 8 (Makes about 1 cup sauce)

1-cup (8 oz.) chocolate chips (preferably Ghirardelli)

¼ cup 2% milk

3/8 tsp. stevia extract (see book, page xii for brand variances)

¼ tsp. vanilla extract

In a 2-cup measuring cup, mix chips and milk. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir until chips are melted and mixture becomes smooth (you may have to microwave an additional 15 to 20 seconds).

Stir in stevia and vanilla. If small clumps are still present, beat with electric or handheld mixer until completely smooth. Hold the strawberries by the stem and dip them individually in the chocolate sauce and place on wax paper-lined cookie sheet. You can either serve immediately or refrigerate for 1 hour or more and enjoy. You can also use this sauce as a fondue or delicious covering for other fruit, nuts, pound cake or angel food cake. Refrigerate leftover sauce and reheat in microwave.

Nutrition Facts/Serving

(Chocolate Fondue/Sauce)

Calories 106

Carbohydrates 14g

Total Sugars 12g

Fiber 1g

Fat 7g

Cholesterol less than 1g

Sodium 6mg

Protein 1g

So it's time to relax and get pampered this Valentine's Day with desserts, but make them healthier and guilt-free with stevia. There are over 80 other dessert favorites like Chocolate Truffles, Brownies and Peanut Butter Pie, to name a few in Sensational Stevia Desserts.

**Stevia, an herb that is up to 400 times sweeter than sugar, has been used as an all-natural alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners in many parts of the world for decades, especially Japan, Brazil and China. It has no calories, no carbohydrates and no fat. In addition, stevia does not cause tooth decay and, because it does not raise blood glucose levels, diabetics can use it. It is available in health food stores, natural grocers and online. For more information, visit www. steviadessert. com.

About Lisa Jobs:

Lisa Jobs, B. A., M. J., operated her own stevia business, @Stevia LLC (purveyors of fine stevia products and books) for 10 years. During her tenure, she developed a unique stevia packet blend that was manufactured, produced and distributed under her company name. At the same time, she created hundreds of stevia dessert recipes, the best of which are collected in Sensational Stevia Desserts. In addition to currently working on a second book, Jobs is a contributing author in an upcoming book entitled "101 Great Ways to Improve Your Health with Dr. Joseph Mercola, Gary Craig, et. al.

Sensational Stevia Desserts by Lisa Jobs, BA, MJ

Foreword by Andrew P. Mandell, Exec. Director, Defeat Diabetes Foundation • 120 pages •

8" x 8" • 8-Page Full-Color Photo Insert• Line Illustrations • Nutrition Facts

ISBN: 0-9765245-4-6, $19.95 trade paperback original

Published by Healthy Lifestyle Publishing LLC, 9/05

For more information, go to http://www. steviadessert. com (http://www. steviadessert. com).

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Businesses Can Be X-Rayed for Health

Many businesses are often in denial—they think they are in great shape, or they wouldn’t continue doing business, right? Who knows better than they do? The problem is that small companies that want to build up or grow often have to be their own doctor.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) November 29, 2005

Many people feel they are in great physical shape—until they see their doctor. He's the one who hasn't become used to or blinded by any weaknesses. And he's the one with the x-ray machine that can actually “peer under the hood” to see if a person is really healthy – or whether they are another "tough guy" in denial.

Many businesses are often in denial—they think they are in great shape, or they wouldn’t continue doing business, right? Who knows better than they do?

The problem is that small companies that want to build up or grow itself often have to be their own doctor. They have to be the one with the x-ray machine.

No problem. Through years of helping businesses succeed, Steve Kaplan, author of the best-selling book Bag the Elephant!, has developed an ‘x-ray machine’ that allows companies to see inside and tell if they are ready to move ahead – or if they need a fitness program first.

To x-ray a company, Steve Kaplan takes pictures of these four things in the business:

1. Projected Revenue – Knowing a company's total revenues, and being able to see them as each individual contributing revenue stream, will help a company make invaluable decisions, such as which streams to develop or drop and whether it should go back to the drawing board altogether before moving forward.

2. Projected Cash Flow – When a company instantly knows everything about its cash flow, both monthly and per year, it has a good idea what short-term challenges are in its way and can see more clearly what it can do to affect them, to improve them.

3. Projected Income – Being familiar with profits and losses gives a company insight into year-to-year growth and general business trends.

4. Projected Balance Sheet – The balance sheet provides a snapshot of a business's financial condition at a particular point of time, usually the end of a fiscal year.

For more information on using Steve Kaplan’s x-ray techniques with business leadership, go to www. differencemaker. com.

CONTACT:

Michael Drew

850-747-8188

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Friday, October 29, 2010

MultiPlan to Make Report Available

MultiPlan, Inc. announced that it will make its a quarterly report to Noteholders available in April.

New York, NY (PRWEB) March 3, 2010

MultiPlan, Inc. today announced it will make available to holders of its 10.375% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016 a report called for in Section 1008 (a)(3) of the Indenture dated April 12, 2006.

The report is available to Noteholders on the company's secure online data site. Holders of the Notes who do not already have access to this secure online data site may request it by sending an email to 2016notes (at) multiplan (dot) com.

About MultiPlan
MultiPlan is the industry's most comprehensive provider of medical cost management solutions. The company provides over 2,300 clients with a single gateway to a host of primary, complementary and out-of-network strategies for managing the financial risks associated with healthcare claims. Services include: PHCS Network, the country's leading independent primary PPO network; The MultiPlan Network, a national network most often used to complement a primary PPO; HealthEOS by MultiPlan, a Wisconsin-based primary PPO, fee negotiation services and a national transplant network. An estimated 4,100 acute-care hospitals, 66,000 primary care physicians and more than 550,000 healthcare specialists participate in our networks. Clients include large and mid-sized insurers, third-party administrators, self-funded plans, HMOs and other entities that pay claims on behalf of health plans. Founded in 1980, MultiPlan is owned by a group of investors led by The Carlyle Group. For more information, visit www. multiplan. com.

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New Online Venture Offers Unique Herbal Supplements

When it came time for Mildred Jones to start her own business, she did something unique by combining her love of the Lord and his message with the work that she's doing. The result is www. JCOnlineHerbalSupplements. com, a website that specializes in health supplements that can help with hypertension, vision problems, weight loss, menopause and a host of other issues.

Lemoore, CA (PRWEB) August 20, 2008

"Being a Christian and focusing on the spiritual and the mental well being of the people at my church, I wanted to focus on the physical, as well as the spiritual," explains Jones. "I am very health minded and I take many of these products for my own well being. I thought it would be a great idea just to sell them."

A fresh face to internet business, Jones's store opened in June 2008, but she's already taking the initiative and thinking about what to add to her company's catalog. "I want to expand my target base in the categories that are on my site, such as high blood pressure and menopause," Jones says. "In the near future, I'm thinking about building another website."

In addition to adding more products to her webstore, Jones has also launched a blog in conjunction with her site. www. JCOnlineHerbalSupplementsInfo. com offers a forum for customers who want to know more about Jones's products.

"The blog is for information," she relays, "to inform the public about health issues and health products. I will be talking about high blood pressure, menopause, diabetes, and some of the other categories that are on my website. There are a lot of people that are dealing with high blood pressure and diabetes and menopause."

With a limitless future ahead of her and www. JCOnlineHerbalSupplements. com, Jones still finds the energy to contribute her time to her church. "I also help in my church, which is important to me because God is my first priority," Jones says.

Because of God's message of grace and selflessness, Jones has been able to parlay her faith into a resource that will help people with health problems using natural methods; we should all be so lucky that there's at least one person whose faith is strong and kind enough to be shared with us all.

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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Massachusetts Medical Society and DrFirst Announce Agreement To Introduce Electronic Prescribing To Massachusetts Physicians

Mass. Medical Society, DrFirst announce electronic prescription program for Massachusetts physicians

(PRWEB) October 30, 2003

Agreement To Introduce Electronic Prescribing To Massachusetts Physicians

Massachusetts Medical Society Becomes the First State-Based Physician Organization to Endorse an Electronic Prescribing Application

Waltham, Mass., and Rockville, Md.(PRWEB) - October 28, 2003 - The Massachusetts Medical Society and DrFirst, a provider of electronic healthcare solutions for physicians and hospitals, today announced an agreement to introduce electronic prescribing to Massachusetts physicians through Rcopia, DrFirstÂ’s electronic prescription service.

Automating the prescription process can enhance prescribing overall by improving patient safety, accuracy, efficiency, convenience and the quality of information at the point of care. These enhancements enable healthcare professionals to spend more time on patient care and less on time-consuming phone calls and faxes related to the prescription process.

The Massachusetts Medical Society represents a growing number of physicians who will utilize the broad pharmacy connectivity offered by electronic prescribing in their clinical decision making for patients, all while reducing the administrative workload related to ordering and dispensing prescriptions among physicians and pharmacists. To encourage adoption among physicians, members of the Massachusetts Medical Society will receive discounts on DrFirst products.

Â“The Massachusetts Medical Society is committed to pursuing and promoting new technologies in the name of quality improvement, patient safety, and enhanced efficiency,Â” said Thomas E. Sullivan, M. D., President, Massachusetts Medical Society. Â“Medicine has certainly benefited from new technology in the fields of diagnosis and treatment, and weÂ’re just now beginning to reap rewards through the appropriate application of information technology, particularly in the areas of administrative simplification and medical records.Â”

Â“Electronic prescription technology has many benefits to physicians, pharmacists and patients, the most important of which is the potential for increased patient safety. WeÂ’re excited to be at the forefront of helping to support usage of this new application,Â” said Sullivan.

The Massachusetts Medical Society chose DrFirstÂ’s Rcopia because it is a complete end-to-end solution. It offers state-of-the-art electronic prescribing service functionality for all physicians, including small and large practice groups, clinics, and independent physician associations (IPAs).

Rcopia is a SureScripts Certified SolutionÂ™, which enables physicians to electronically access and conduct two-way communications with more than 50 percent of chain and independent pharmacies across the country that will be connected to SureScripts MessengerÂ™ Services by yearÂ’s end. The connectivity to pharmacies will not only allow physicians using Rcopia to electronically transmit new prescriptions, but will also enable them to expedite refills electronically, improving the current inefficient process of phoning and faxing. Specifically, in Massachusetts over 65 percent of the retail pharmacies will be connected, trained, and actively using SureScripts Messenger Services by the end of 2003.

Additionally, Rcopia has the unique capability of connecting to health plan pharmacy benefit managers through its partnership with RxHub. DrFirst has completed certification to incorporate RxHubÂ’s medication prescribing technology (RxHub PRNÂ™ and RxHub SIGÂ™) which improves patient safety through the availability of the patientsÂ’ medication history and streamlines medication prescribing by providing patient-specific drug benefit information. This functionality enables physicians to make informed prescribing decisions at the point of care.

Rcopia operates on multiple platforms, such as PDAs, desktop, laptop and tablet personal computers, allowing for physicians to create legible prescriptions quickly and accurately from pick lists and remembering patientsÂ’ medication dosage/interval and pharmacy of choice. With RcopiaÂ’s offline capabilities on the PDA, physicians can write prescriptions for all patients in their practices whether or not theyÂ’re connected to the Internet. In addition, staff efficiency can be increased due to less administrative phone calls and faxes, since prescription and refill requests are accepted directly from and sent to pharmacy computer systems. All of these factors then allow for Rcopia to enhance patient safety and reduce costs with the goal of benefiting patients, physicians, pharmacies and health plans.

Â“Rcopia has the unique ability to offer physicians flexibility,Â” said Peter Kaufman, Chief Medical Office, DrFirst. Â“RcopiaÂ’s secure Web site can be accessed anywhere using a Web browser and operates on multiple platforms, so doctors have a choice of devices for electronic prescribing. Prescriptions are checked for everything from allergy and drug interactions to formulary compliance, improving overall the practice of medicine and enhancing patient safety and quality of care.Â”

Â“Rcopia is designed as a network that is open to other electronic systems while still maintaining security,Â” said John F. Bartos, Jr., president of DrFirst. Â“An open architecture, allowing disparate systems to talk with one another, is critical to success in electronic medicine. This project will encourage other vendors to lower the barriers to one another.Â”

Use of an electronic prescribing system could help cut medication errors significantly, according to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices. Illegible prescriptions and confusion caused by similar sounding drug names are not uncommon. It is estimated that medication errors alone contribute to more than 7,000 deaths annually.

About the Massachusetts Medical Society

The Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS), with 18,000 physicians and student members, is dedicated to educating and advocating for the physicians and patients of Massachusetts. Founded in 1781, the MMS is the oldest continuously operating medical society in the country. The Society owns and publishes The New England Journal of Medicine, the Journal Watch family of professional newsletters, AIDS Clinical Care, and produces HealthNews, a consumer health publication. For more information, visit www. massmed. org.

About DrFirst

Utilizing the latest advancements in Internet, security, wireless and Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) technology, DrFirst provides a suite of integrated, affordable, intuitive and easily implemented products and services to the healthcare community. DrFirstÂ’s products include e-prescribing, charge capture, and secure messaging. These comprehensive solutions solve critical communication, business productivity and clinical needs of physicians, clinics, hospitals and health systems. More information about DrFirst can be found at www. drfirst. com.

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Contacts: Richard P. Gulla, Massachusetts Medical Society, 781-434-7101, rgulla@mms. org

Page: 877-820-9023

John F. Bartos, Jr., President, DrFirst, 301-231-9510 X109, jbartos@drfirst. com

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Fashion Industry Executives Speak to Academy of Art University Fashion School Students

On Thursday, November 30, Academy of Art University's Fashion School will host a fashion industry panel discussion with designers, journalists and retail executives. This panel will address the student body and answer questions. Executive Director Gladys Perint Palmer, also a journalist, will moderate.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 23, 2006

On Thursday, November 30, Academy of Art University's Fashion School (http://www. academyart. edu/fashion-school/index. html) will host a fashion industry panel discussion with designers, journalists and retail executives. This panel will address the student body and answer questions. Executive Director Gladys Perint Palmer, also a journalist, will moderate.

The panel will include: fashion designers Laura and Kate Mulleavy of Rodarte; and Joe Haller and Ian Hannula of Nice Collective. Journalists Christine Suppes, editor in chief, FashionLines. com; Melissa Ceria, journalist and co-founder of ShareYourLook. com; and Donna Kato, fashion and style editor, San Jose Mercury News. Retailers Wilkes Bashford of The Wilkes Bashford Company; and Susan Foslien of stores Susan and The Grocery Store.

At 2:00 PM, the panel and other industry guests will tour the Fashion Design School (http://www. academyart. edu/fashion-school/index. html) studios at 180 New Montgomery Street. The First Floor holds the MFA Design Studios. The Seventh Floor holds the Illustration/Life Drawing, Fashion Design (http://www. academyart. edu/fashion-school/index. html), Applied Textiles, Knitwear, Pattern Making, Draping and Construction Studios.

At 3:30 PM, the Industry Panel Discussion will take place at The Sheraton Palace, 2 New Montgomery Street, Twin Peaks Room.

Kate and Laura Mulleavy founded Rodarte in the fall of 2005. After bringing their first collection of 10 pieces to New York City, they found themselves on the cover of WWD and in a meeting with Anna Wintour, editor in chief of Vogue. They followed up their first season with a 16-piece collection, which won them the Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation Award, and continued to gain support from retailers including the likes of Bergdorf Goodman, Colette, and Maxfield. Following their third collection, they were nominated for the CFDA Swarovski Perry Ellis Award and the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund.

In 1996, Joe Haller and Ian Hannula launched Nice Collective as a creative outlet including a club night, record label, DJ agency and clothing line. This season's collection consists of 100 different pieces comprised of 80% men's and 20% women's. Celebrity clients Chris Martin of Coldplay for his entire tour, Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor for his summer tour, and Brad Pitt in the upcoming film Babel.

Wilkes Bashford received an honorary doctorate from the University, as one of our "Men of Fashion" at the May 2006 graduation fashion show. He is credited as the man who "made Sutter Street" with his successful flagship store and hailed by Esquire Magazine as "The Most Important Men's Fashion Specialist in the Country." His awards include Cutty Sark Award for the Best Men's Store, Uomo Moda Collections Award for Italian Menswear in America, and the Hall of Fame of the International Best Dressed List. The Wilkes Bashford Company operates four upscale retail stores with annual sales in excess of $30 Million.

Susan Foslien opened Susan of Burlingame in the fall of 1983. Today she has four stores Susan and The Grocery Store - located in both Burlingame and San Francisco. She has developed a loyal client following by selling Jean Paul Gaultier, Romeo Gigli, Jill Sander, Prada and Balenciaga.

In addition to being a celebrated jewelry designer and published author, Christine Suppes is one of the few San Francisco journalists to attend Paris Haute Couture as publisher and editor in chief of Fashionlines. com. Launched in 1999, Fashionlines was the first purely editorial fashion e-magazine encompassing national and international coverage with editorial staff based in New York, Paris, Sao Paulo, and California. Created with the firm belief that fashion and art are intertwined, Fashionlines covers top galleries, artists, photographers and writers.

Melissa Ceria is a journalist and co-founder of Shareyourlook. com, an online community for people who love fashion to explore personal styles across the world. She has written about fashion, style, and design for The New York Times, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Time, Elle Decor, Departures, Travel + Leisure, and San Francisco Magazine.

Melissa started her career as the Eye Editor for Women's Wear Daily and W magazine in 1997, covering New York's fashion and social scenes. Two years later she joined Harper's Bazaar where she wrote and produced Melissa's Diary, a monthly fashion column on trends and celebrities in Manhattan, Los Angeles, Paris and London. She has worked as a freelance journalist since 2001.

Donna Kato is the style editor for the San Jose Mercury News, an award-winning Sunday lifestyles section that includes weekly features on fashion and beauty. A graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Donna started her career covering "death and weather" -- obits and blizzards -- at the Lincoln Journal. Her first fashion position was at the Kansas City Star. She stayed for five years anyway before moving on to the Los Angeles Daily News and the Mercury News. After more than a decade as a reporter covering city hall, health and fitness, youth and retail, among other topics, Donna returned to fashion in 2003 to start the Style section. She now loves the beat! While best known as the newspaper of Silicon Valley, the San Jose Mercury News enjoys the ranking of one of the top ten newspapers in the country by the Columbia Journalism Review and was named the boldest American newspaper by the Society for Newspaper Design.

For more information: 415.618.6271.

For press inquiries: Ian MacKintosh 415.618.3849

Academy of Art University is an accredited member of ACICS, NASAD, Council for Interior Design (http://www. academyart. edu/interior-design-school/index. html) Accreditation (Formerly FIDER), (BFA-IAD), and NAAB (M-ARCH). The Academy also has one of the country's top Photography Schools (http://www. academyart. edu/photography-school/index. html), one of the nation's best Graphic Design Schools (http://www. academyart. edu/graphic-design-school/index. html), and a highly regarded Architecture School (http://www. academyart. edu/architecture-school/index. html).

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Monday, October 25, 2010

Housing Bubble vs. Education Bubble Speculation

Dr. Eliza Luck, senior visiting fellow at the Sy Institute of Economic Research, has been preparing a study examining the cost of living versus college tuition. According to the study, there is a far greater worry than a housing bubble, it is the education bubble.

New York, NY (PRWEB) August 26, 2005

Housing costs for the last few years have risen dramatically. Last year many American cities saw home prices appreciate over 30 percent in just one year. In the last several months, there has been widespread media attention focused on when the housing market will crash. It is expected that housing market will crash in much the same way that the NASDAQ did in 2001 after extensive speculation from inexperienced investors. Economists have been quoted to say that prices for homes in America have risen far above the actual worth of the properties, that the prices are not sustainable, and that the prices are been driven by speculators and low interest rates.

Based on their arguments for a housing bubble, the same should be said for an education bubble on college tuitions today. Tuition prices have steadily been on the rise for well over a decade, at a pace of about 10 percent annually. Tuition prices at many universities have eclipsed the starting salaries of an average college graduate. For the last few years, the starting salaries of college graduates have hovered around $32,000. The cost of tuition is exorbitant, yet no one has labeled that a bubble. Families pay tuition the same way they pay their rent or mortgage a payment, blindly believing that it is an investment and a necessity.

There are other portions of our economy that are driving up the cost of living across the board for all Americans. Health care costs have risen at a rate well above inflation, so has gasoline. Instead of turning all of our attention to the coming housing crisis, perhaps we should ask the American media to concentrate its efforts elsewhere, such as the coming education bubble.

Please visit our website to learn more about this topic:

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Crispy Green Makes it Easier - and Tastier - to Get More Fruit in Your Diet

Can't eat enough fruit each day? Now you can. Crispy Green, the maker of Crispy Fruit freeze-dried fruit snacks, now makes it easier - and tastier - to get more fruit in your diet. Crispy Green has joined forces with the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) in support of the Fruits & Veggies--More Matters® national health initiative. For more information about Crispy Green's line of Crispy Fruit snacks, go to www. crispygreen. com.

Fairfield, NJ (PRWEB) December 22, 2008

Crispy Green Inc., the maker of Crispy Green® Crispy Fruit premium, freeze-dried fruit snacks, today announced that the company has joined forces with the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) in support of the Fruits & Veggies--More Matters® national health initiative.

Fruits & Veggies - More Matters (http://www. fruitsandveggiesmorematters. org/) was created by PBH to encourage more consumers to improve their health by eating more fruits and vegetables in their diets and supports the principles in which Crispy Green (http://www. crispygreen. com/) was created.

Inspired by her life-long passion for great food and healthy eating, Angela Liu, Crispy Green's president and founder created what she viewed as the best snack offered by nature with no added sugar, preservatives, colors, flavors, fat or cholesterol - Crispy Fruit.

"I am passionate about helping people develop healthy habits and knew that if the product was delicious and nutritious, consumers would embrace Crispy Fruit and rediscover that fruit can be fun to eat," says Liu.

Research shows that eating a healthy diet filled with lots of fruit helps to reduce the risk of chronic disease, but often because of hectic work schedules and other pressures, it can often become a challenge to eat enough fruit in the diet. "We have tried to eliminate the excuses for eating more fruit with a high quality product that is convenient, portable and nutritious," adds Liu. "To reinforce our commitment to consumers, we offer introduce one new flavor each year and consumers can look for even more innovations in the coming months."

"The Fruits & Veggies - More Matters message is intentionally simple - Eating more fruits and vegetables every day can lead to better health - and our logo is there to serve as a gentle reminder," said Elizabeth Pivonka, Ph. D., R. D., president and CEO of PBH. "The Crispy Apples and Crispy Pears have recently been approved to carry the Fruits & Veggies--More Matters logo."

Can't Eat Enough Fruit Each Day? Now You Can
Crispy Green's line of Crispy Fruit snacks - Crispy Apples, Crispy Apricots, Crispy Peaches, Crispy Pears and Crispy Pineapples offer a fun and delicious way to increase your daily fruit intake.

Crispy Fruit are made of 100% high quality, freeze-dried fruit slices - and nothing else. These all-natural snacks are available in moisture-free, convenient single serving size and the handy 'Grab & Go' 6-PACKs. Crispy Fruit offers the wholesomeness and natural goodness of fresh fruit in small, snack-sized portions.

Crispy Fruit is the perfect 'go anywhere' snack and can be tuck into a lunchbox, backpack, briefcase or school locker and puts fresh fruit at your fingertips at anytime.

All of Crispy Green's Crispy Fruit products can be found in the produce and grocery aisles of many leading supermarkets and natural and specialty food stores located throughout the United States. To find a Crispy Green retailer in your area, go to www. crispygreen. com/storelocator/main. html (http://www. crispygreen. com/storelocator/main. html). Crispy Green can also be purchased online at http://www. amazon. com (http://www. amazon. com) or at the Crispy Green Web site at www. crispygreen. com/onlinestore. html (http://www. crispygreen. com/onlinestore. html).

About Crispy Green
Crispy Green Inc. (www. crispygreen. com) is the maker of Crispy Fruit freeze-dried fruit snacks sold under the brand Crispy Green® and is a leader in this category of products. The company was founded in August 2004 with a core mission to provide delicious, healthy and wholesome snacks using the best natural ingredients with no artificial flavor enhancement.

The Crispy Fruit line of snacks are made of real fruit, real taste, nothing else!® A sophisticated freeze-drying process removes the water from fresh, sweet fruit, leaving behind the fruit's true essence in a light and crispy texture that's perfect for snacking. Crispy Green Crispy Fruit are a delicious, convenient way to add more fruit to your daily diet.

In 2005, Crispy Green introduced its line of Crispy Fruit in the United States. Since then, Crispy Green has been adding one new product each year to its Crispy Fruit product line to meet its rapidly growing distribution footprint.

About Fruits & Veggies--More Matters
Fruits & Veggies--More Matters is a national public health initiative launched in March 2007 by Produce for Better Health Foundation and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in cooperation with other partners including the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, and U. S. Department of Agriculture. To learn more, visit www. fruitsandveggiesmorematters. org.

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Sunday, October 24, 2010

March Madness – Break Out of the Winter 'Blahs' with Spring Programs for Women, Teen Girls and Wee Ones at Body To Soul Fitness

Body To Soul Fitness, an all-female fitness center located off Route 139 in Pembroke, has recently announced their new program line-up.

Pembroke, MA (PRWEB) February 24, 2006

Wacky winter weather got you down? Cure the seasonal “blahs” by trying something new. Body To Soul Fitness, an all-female fitness center located off Route 139 in Pembroke, has recently announced their new program line-up.

Fun and educational individual classes for grown-up gals include:

•Thai Massage on Saturday, March 4th at 2:00 p. m. Cost for members is $10 and non-members $15.

•Deepening Your Yoga Practice on Saturday, March 18th from 2:00 to 4:00 p. m. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members.

•Learn CPR on Thursday, March 30th at 7:30 p. m. Cost for members is $30 and non-members $35.

•A First Aid class will be offered on Thursday, April 6th at 6:30 p. m. and cost $35 for members and $40 for non-members.

Moms-to-be can relax with Pre-natal Yoga, an ongoing drop-in program that is held on Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p. m. An ideal way to prepare for labor, birth and mothering, this gentle class focuses on stretching, strengthening and relaxing. Call for more information.

Girls age 8 to 16 years old can take advantage of a unique class that focuses personal safety. Girls and their moms can learn hands-on self defense escape techniques while strengthening their natural instincts in a non-combative atmosphere with Mom & Me Self Defense classes. The four-week session will be held on Saturdays from 10:45 a. m. to 12:15 p. m., beginning March 4th and costs $79 for members and $89 for non-members.

For Tots age 3 to 5 years old:

Boys and girls can enroll in the four-week Gymnastic Fun program and burn off some of that pent-up energy while learning the FUNdamentals of gymnastics through basic skills, games, songs and dance. Gymnastic Fun will be held on Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a. m. on March 8, 15, 22 and 29. The cost of the session is $45 for Body To Soul members’ children and $55 for non-members.

Yoga Play is a wonderful way to help kids maintain flexibility of young joints, increase strength and improve learning and social skills. This four week program will be held on Mondays from 12:45 to 1:30 p. m. on March 8, 15, 22 and 29. The cost of the session is $45 for members and $55 for non-members.

Pre-registration is required for all programs except Pre-natal Yoga. Contact Body To Soul at (781) 829-2002.

On-site babysitting

With an on-site child care center, Body To Soul class participants who are moms with babies and young children may be better able to fit one or more programs into their busy schedule. Child care is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a. m. to 11:30 a. m. and on Saturdays from 8:00 a. m. to 10:30 a. m. Evening child care hours are Monday through Thursday from 4:30 p. m. to 6:30 p. m. and Fridays from 4:40 p. m. to 5:30 p. m. Babysitting rates are per hour: $3 for one child, $4 for two children and $5 for three children.

Fitness for the Mind, Body & Soul

Body to Soul Fitness is an all women’s fitness center geared towards helping women of every age and fitness level learn about health in a non-competitive and supportive atmosphere. Ongoing classes in yoga are offered in addition to personal training and fitness. The gym is open Monday through Thursday from 5:45 a. m. to 9:00 p. m.; Friday 5:45 a. m. to 7:00 p. m.; Saturday, 7:00 a. m. to 2:00 p. m. and Sunday 7:00 a. m. to 1:00 p. m. Body to Soul Fitness is handicapped accessible and located at 33 Riverside Drive, off Route 139, in Pembroke. For more information, visit www. bodytosoulfitness. com.

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Friday, October 22, 2010

Morehead Webinar on Predicting an Organization's Vulnerability to Unionization

Learn how organizations can effectively prioritize information and target key actions aimed at lowering the risk of union formation.

(Vocus) March 19, 2009

Charlotte, N. C. -- Morehead, the human capital research firm, will host a webinar titled "Predicting an Organization's Vulnerability to Unionization." The free hour-long webinar will be broadcast on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 1:00 p. m. EST.

Trevor Byrd, M. S., Morehead's Director, Research Services and Patrick Corrigan, Morehead's Vice President, Business Development will discuss factors that influence employees to engage in union activity. Research shows that the drivers of union formation have remained remarkably stable over time.

Participants will learn about the specific issues organizations can address to reduce the likelihood of a unionized workforce.

The webcast includes analyses of union vulnerability conducted for an academic and teaching hospital in the South and a faith-based community hospital in the Northeast. These case studies will answer questions critical to any organization:
What factors drive union activity? How can we predict the likelihood of union formation? What can we focus on to reduce the chance of unionization?

To sign up for the webinar, visit http://moreheadassociates. com/events/registration/event89.html

About Morehead
Morehead delivers human capital surveys, metrics and solutions that enable leaders to (1) target and focus human capital initiatives, (2) prioritize systemic change, (3) inform work unit interventions, and (4) align employees with business strategies. Morehead's clients include healthcare providers, financial institutions, government agencies, universities, service providers, and manufacturers. For more information, visit http://www. moreheadassociates. com.

Media Contact:
Wanda Craig
800.849.2292 x 5515

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The Corporate Educator Training Seminars Listed On FindaSeminar. com Training Search Engine

Free training search engine allows training seekers to find and register for public seminars and group training from The Corporate Educator Fred Pryor Skillpath American Management Association Cornell ILR Cross Country Education and other training providers.

(PRWEB) April 21, 2006

Find and register for public seminars and group training from The Corporate Educator Fred Pryor Skillpath American Management Association Cornell ILR Cross Country Education and other training providers.

Findaseminar. com the worlds leading training seminar search engine announced that it has added The Corporate Educator Training Seminars to the growing number of seminars available for training seekers to search find and register for.

Training providers such as National Technology Transfer, Skillpath, Lorman Education, Fred Pryor, Cross Country Education, Padgett Thompson and National Seminars Group that conduct either public seminars and or in house training classes have submitted their fall training course schedule to the FindaSeminar. com event database.

Training seekers can visit Findaseminar. com and shop compare and register for over 150,000 training seminars in one convenient location.

Free member tools exclusively offered by FindaSeminar. com allow training seekers to add upcoming seminars to their personal training calendar and to record and track their training history.

Findaseminar. com began in 2002 and since that time they have been offering pay for performance seminar marketing services to over 450 training providers. The list of training providers continues to grow according to Scott Alliy President of Allied Internet Solutions Inc. parent company of Findaseminar as more and more seminar and training providers learn about our success and tremendous growth in the number of training seekers that visit our website daily and the dramatic increase in the number of registrations that we continue to produce for training providers who use our service.

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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Smokeout Post-Mortem

(PRWEB) November 19, 2000

Smoking Release Associates

The Stop Smoking Program for the Real World

P. O. Box 864 Del Mar, CA 92014

(760) 631-8222 FAX (760) 281-9323

Www. SmokingRelease. com ct@SmokingRelease. com

11/16/00

Press Release -- For Immediate Release

Suggested Publication Date: 11/17/00

The Day After The Smokeout: The Next Step for Those Who Quit Yesterday

As the smoke clears after yesterday's Smokeout, some who quit yesterday

Will feel increasingly positive about their lives today as they grit their

Teeth and remain smoke-free. A much larger percentage of yesterday's

Quitters will have lit up by their first coffee this morning. As an

Ex-smoker and as someone who has been researching smoking cessation products

And techniques for the last 20 years, I offer food for thought here to both

Groups.

I know that stopping smoking can be tough. It took me ten years after I

Decided I wanted to quit to let it go for the last time. I was one of those

Who was obsessed with both feeling I had to smoke and with wanting to quit.

More than once, I tore up cigarettes and threw them away, only to go and

Re-assemble one hours later so that I could get my fix. I later learned

That lots of smokers have done just the same thing.

Were you one of the thousands of Americans who quit smoking yesterday as

Part of the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout? If so, and

If you're not puffing away already, let me offer my congratulations. You've

Accomplished something worthwhile. Now go out and get some real exercise

Today. Drink plenty of water. Put a smile on your face. Treat your loved

Ones and yourself with kindness. If it'll help to tote around a pillow to

Scream into, by all means, vent that way. It's a lot more productive than

Yelling at your kids for no reason.

And look at those cravings you'll get for a little while as symptoms of

Healing. That is really what they are. Also remember that there is no such

Thing as "just one". It didn't work with those potato chips and it doesn't

Work for ex-smokers.

One more thing: Recognize that its worth exchanging a little short-term

Discomfort a longer, happier, healthier life.

If you are one of those who quit and has started smoking again, the best

Thing you can do for yourself this morning is to pick yourself up, dust

Yourself off, and move on with your life. Recognize that you made an

Attempt. Know that that took some courage. Then ask yourself this

Question: "What did I learn that will help me get it right the next time?"

The simplest lesson may be this: If you have tried specific things in the

Past, and those things haven't worked, try something different. The main

Reason that only 8% of quitters manage a full year being smoke-free is that

They're usually just repeating the use all the antiquated methods and products that

They already know do not work. I did it, too, for years. And the power of

Will is, by itself, never enough.

If you're chronically depressed, get some help for that first, before you

Try quitting again. It's as simple as this: many smokers who want to quit

Are depressed. If the problem is chronic and they don't get help for it,

They will quickly relapse after any quit attempt.

If you haven't prepared to stop smoking, it is much tougher to make it

Last. My clients generally spend at least a month in making small changes

To their lifestyle habits before quitting. If you try to do too much too

Quickly, you'll end up not doing anything at all. The real cornerstone to

Quitting is learning how to trust yourself in areas that may not seem to

Have anything to do with smoking. One way to do that is making short daily

Lists of things you intend to do, then checking them off as you complete

Them. That's a great way of rebuilding your self-reputation.

Probably the most important factor for short-term success is learning how

To effectively handle stress and emotional turmoil. Building up the amount

Of time you devote to exercise and self-discovery are keys to long-term

Success. I recommend taking small steps in experimenting with stress

Management practices such as deep breathing, self-massage and enjoyable

Exercise. Of course, it's easier for most smokers to laugh at these kinds

Of ideas than it is to actually see for themselves if they can work. The

Ego always laughs at or derides anything that would require a lifestyle

Change or truly experimenting with your life. Ego wants everything to stay

Just like it is now.

If you've just stopped smoking or if you've just started again, have some

Compassion for yourself today when you ask this question: "What small thing

Can I do for myself today that will make my life better?" And then tell

Your ego to shut up.

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Charles Tedesco is the founder of Smoking Release Associates in Del Mar,

California. You may write him at ct@SmokingRelease. com or visit the

Company web site at www. SmokingRelease. com

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Note to the Media:

Tedesco is available for media interviews during Smokeout week and with

The approaching "resolution season" as the new year approaches. He may be

Reached at (760) 631-8222.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Lights, Camera, Action!- Special Aruba Vacation Deal for Film Fans

Exclusive "A-List" Aruba vacation package provides the ultimate escape and red carpet access to the first annual Aruba International Film Festival

Palm Beach, Aruba (PRWEB) April 19, 2010

In honor of the first annual Aruba International Film Festival, which takes place June 4-11, 2010, the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino is providing guests with the opportunity to experience the life of the rich and famous with the "A-List Package." Providing a complimentary night at the exclusive Tradewinds Club, plus access to VIP events with official host Richard Gere, the package offers everything a film-buff needs to experience the first annual festival in style.

The A-List Aruba Vacation Package Includes:
7th night free Access for two to the Red Carpet Movie Night Opening Event @ Paseo Herencia Theater featuring Richard Gere (June 4th) Two VIP tickets to the official Aruba International Film Festival "Bollywood" Gala at the Aruba Marriott Resort (June 10th) Exclusive access to the resort's private lounge and secluded beach area Five complimentary gourmet servings throughout the day Open bar daily from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Deluxe amenities such as a pillow menu, free internet access and pressing services Ocean view accommodations with spacious private balcony

"With the excitement of the festival, we wanted to offer our guests the chance to take it to the next level and receive glitzy, Hollywood-style treatment in this gorgeous Caribbean setting," says Karin Swiers, Marketing and Communications Manager for the Aruba Marriott. "With VIP access to the exclusive Aruba International Film Festival events and luxurious Tradewinds accommodations and amenities, the A-List Aruba vacation package will leave guests feeling like movie stars."

Aruba vacation package rates start at $580 / night and require a minimum seven-night stay in Tradewinds Club. Offer is available to book now through June 3, 2010, for travel June 3-14, 2010, and based on availability. To book the package, call (800) 223-6388 or visit www. arubamarriott. com and request promotional code FVJ. For more information on Tradewinds Club visit www. tradewindsclubaruba. com. For more information on the Aruba Film Festival, please visit www. arubafilmfest. com or follow them on Twitter@arubafilmfest.

Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino boasts 411 guestrooms -- the most spacious on the island -- each with large, private balconies overlooking lush landscape and the sparkling waters of the Caribbean Sea. On property, seven restaurants and cafes provide fare from light to elegant, while the largest casino in Aruba, a 6,500 square-foot spa, free-form swimming pool with cascading waterfalls and high-energy health club offer entertaining diversions. To obtain more information call the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino at 888-PARADISE or visit www. arubamarriott. com. Connect with the Aruba Marriott's official Facebook fan page by visiting www. facebook. com/ArubaMarriott (http://www. facebook. com/ArubaMarriott) and follow on Twitter @ArubaMarriott.

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Korean Government Sponsors 100 Companies in Los Angeles Visit to Recruit Sales Representatives, Importers, Distributors April 21st – 24th

The Korea Federation of Small and Medium Business and Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles are co-hosting the 2010 LA International Trade Fair at the Shrine Auditorium/Expo, near USC, on April 21st-24th. This event is for those entrepreneurs interested in innovation and the international marketplace.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 21, 2010

The Mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa, has been invited for the ribbon cutting ceremony on April 21st. In addition, many politicians and leaders of various organizations such as Herb Wesson Jr, the Councilmember of District 10 and Gary Toebben, the President of Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles, have been invited to the opening ceremony and the VIP Dinner.

Specially selected manufacturers from Korea will be showcasing a dynamic and colorful mix of unique Korean-made consumer products; the event is expected to provide great momentum for mutual win-win business opportunities in the LA and greater U. S. markets.

Admission is free of charge and all of those manufactures exhibiting are offering business opportunities.
Ideal for entrepreneurs in any category of business, categories of products include:

1. Gift items
2. High end watches
3. Industrial tools
4. Health and wellness products
5. Medical products
6. Food products
7. Textiles & Consumer Products
8. Cosmetics
9. And more …

As part of this gathering of manufacturers, the Korea Federation of Small-Medium Business and Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles will hold a fundraiser to help increase awareness and generate funds for the benefit of earthquake victims in Haiti. The proceeds will be going directly to the Haitian victims through the Red Cross. In addition, some percent of the product sales taken at the show will be donated and direct donations will also be accepted. The fund collection and donation process will be managed directly by Koreas Federation of Small and Medium Business and Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles.

All of the manufacturers will have been qualified by the Korean Government for quality and integrity prior to being sponsored to attend this special gathering. Few of these products have been sold in the US marketplace; they are all new, unique and priced for those from any walk of life.
For those interested in attending the free event, please see http://www. kaccla. org/expo (http://www. kaccla. org/expo) or email ibtakevin(at)empal(dot)com

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Saturday, October 16, 2010

CarbonCopyPRO Member Ruslan Tesliavych Expands His Business

The internet marketing expert and online entrepreneur welcomes Donna Newby and Marc Ward to his high powered team.

Mississauga, Ontario (PRWEB) July 15, 2009

Ruslan Tesliavych, an internet marketing expert and online entrepreneur, has announced that Donna Newby and Marc Ward have joined his team as members of CarbonCopyPRO and as Wealth Masters International (WMI) financial consultants. CarbonCopyPRO is the leading edge organization that supports the WMI team.

"CarbonCopyPRO is a proven successful marketing system," Tesliavych said. "I made the right decision when joined the organization and Wealth Masters International because now I know how to build the life of my dream. I can create wealth and of course, stay healthy."

CarbonCopyPRO was founded by internet marketing legends and dynamically successful online entrepreneurs Jay Kubassek and Aaron Parkinson to automate the lead generation process for WMI consultants. The firm handles back office tasks such as website development and management, copywriting and content development, publicity and public relations, as well as call center operations, thereby freeing the consultant to focus on other, higher value activities such as building relationships and closing sales. The resulting stream of high quality, qualified leads helps WMI consultants to jump start their business and to realize explosive growth over time. The firm recently announced an emerging new focus as an entrepreneurial incubator, providing end-to-end training and development services for its members.

Tesliavych came to Canada from Ukraine in 1998. A mechanic by training, he has owned his own bricks and mortar business since 2005. But the flagging economy has caused him some problems and he decided to seek ways to streamline his income and to hedge it against the recession. "With CarbonCopyPRO, you can do business globally," Tesliavych said. "There is no recession for internet entrepreneurs." He went on to say that being an entrepreneur running an online business while earning a lucrative income from home is that best possible solution for financial independence today, far less expensive and far more secure than owning a franchise.

Wealth Masters International features a combination of world class education, services, and strategies along with proven consultants that have extensive, successful track records in their respective fields, who come together to help people effectively manage personal finances. The company's mission is to create success and wealth in others one person at a time.

"I'm pleased to welcome Donna and Marc to my team," Tesliavych said. "There are great things in store for us."

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Friday, October 15, 2010

More Than a Tree Grows in Brooklyn: Teich Garden Systems Completes Garden System at PS 321 in Brooklyn, New York

Teich Garden Systems LLC announced today the completion of a new garden system at PS 321 in Brooklyn, New York. This is the first full garden system TGS has installed in the New York City Public School system. TGS has previously supplied rolling garden beds to 9 NYC public schools as part of Out2Play’s school yard renovation program. The PS 321 garden was built directly on blacktop in the school yard.

South Salem, NY (PRWEB) June 8, 2010

For their first crop, students planted a variety of vegetables including some started from seed in their classrooms. Patty Intrator, a parent spearheading the garden project, said “We are excited about giving our students the opportunity to learn in such a hands-on way. It will be a wonderful enhancement to the curriculum for years to come. We are so grateful to the teachers, principal and parents who worked together to make this garden a reality. The students can't wait until this Friday when it will be announced which garden name won the school-wide election. I can only imagine how proud they will be when their fresh homemade salsa will be shared with the school community at the back-to-school potluck supper in September."

Yana Wagg, another parent leading the project, added “In the few days that the garden has been open, the children have been thrilled to plant and water the seeds and seedlings. The children are so proud to talk about their garden and are actually disappointed when it rains because they don't need to water! It is really a wonderful community building activity; more than a dozen families are signed up to water and harvest the garden over the summer. They plan to bring a portion of the harvest to a local soup kitchen."

Mark Teich, founder of TGS, noted, “We are proud to have brought our ‘Classroom in Every Garden’ to the students at PS 321. It shows how flexible our systems can be – we turned an urban school yard into a working garden that will provide a platform for learning about healthy food and teaching valuable lessons about sustainable lifestyles.”
About Teich Garden Systems:
Teich Garden Systems custom designs and installs animal-resistant, sustainable school, community and residential garden systems for gardeners of all ages and abilities. Teich Garden Systems require very little upkeep and maintenance enabling you to enjoy your garden's bounty with minimal effort.

Company Contact Information
Teich Garden Systems
Jared T. Finkelstein
888-622-5822
Info(at)teichgardensystems(dot)com

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Jazzman's Caf&#233; Unveils First-Ever Bird Friendly Coffee from Africa

Jazzman's Café Unveils First-Ever Bird Friendly Coffee from Africa

Rich and flavorful coffee, double certified for sustainability, helps preserve forest habitat and brings the concepts of habitat preservation to Ethiopian coffee industry

Gaithersburg, MD (Vocus) September 17, 2008

Jazzman's® Café (http://www. jazzmanscafe. com/), the award-winning coffeehouse and bakery café from Sodexo's Retail Brand Group, unveiled today a Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center (SMBC), Bird Friendly® coffee blend (http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=Z8SALIvDmUA); the first-ever coffee from Africa to have such a distinction. Double certified for sustainability and sourced from the Anfilo Specialty Coffee Enterprises in Ethiopia, the rich and flavorful roast debuts nationally this month at the more than 200 Jazzman's Cafés.

This latest installment from the Jazzman's Noteworthy Coffees™ Series (http://www. jazzmanscafe. com/OurCoffee_Noteworthy. htm), a distinctive line of coffees featuring beans from farming cooperatives and communities around the world, was sourced from a cooperative established by African farmer Samson Guma. The cooperative gained its Bird Friendly® certification in 2008 and consists of 118 small scale farmers.

"Jazzman's Café (http://www. jazzmanscafe. com/), the Retail Brand Group (http://www. retailbrandgroup. com/) and Sodexo (http://www. sodexo. com/) are committed to sustainable development in agricultural communities around the world -- in fact, all of our coffees come from sustainable sources," said Erica Milios, director of brand development for Sodexo's Retail Brand Group. "Our purchase of this coffee makes it possible for the Anfilo farmers to continue their efforts to preserve forest habitat and also bring the concepts of habitat preservation and Bird Friendly® coffee to the Ethiopian coffee industry."

Speaking of the farmers efforts to gain certification, Samson Guma explains, "It has taken many years to get to this point, I am convinced that the solution is in producing a great tasting coffee in a sustainable way, and selling directly to buyers with a social and economic interest, will inevitably bring a greater return to the farmers and an appreciation to consumers. We are very pleased to have engaged in this relationship with Jazzman's Café."

Bird Friendly® certification was created in the late 1990s by the staff of the SMBC at the National Zoological Park in Washington, D. C. It is awarded to coffee farms that maintain shade cover to provide a substantial habitat for migratory and resident birds. Farmers forego conventional coffee growing methods of clearing the land of trees in order to maximize production.

"Coffee consumers can now rely on a science-based set of criteria defining shade coffee that truly brings 'coffee-as-habitat' into focus, says Robert Rice, geographer/policy researcher at the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center (http://nationalzoo. si. edu/ConservationAndScience/MigratoryBirds/Coffee/). "We're excited to have Sodexo and the Retail Brand Group involved in linking conservation to the marketplace."

Retail Brand Group
The Retail Brand Group, Sodexo's retail restaurant development team, offers a comprehensive portfolio of branded restaurant concepts in all of the most popular restaurant categories. With 525 locations in North America, each of the fast-casual brands, including the award-winning Jazzman's Café and Pandini's, is a fully-supported operation offering memorable, guest-pleasing dining experiences with competitive financials. Learn more about the Retail Brand Group at www. retailbrandgroup. com.

Sodexo, Inc.
Sodexo, Inc. (www. sodexo. com) is a leading integrated food and facilities management services company in the U. S., Canada and Mexico. Its corporate citizenship priorities include fighting hunger and malnutrition, improving the quality of life of our customers and employees, promoting health and wellness, conducting ethical business, and promoting sustainability. Sodexo's food and environmental platform in North America focuses on sourcing and providing locally grown foods, improving nutrition, promoting local economies, energy conservation and carbon reduction, reducing the use of toxic chemicals, integrated waste management and minimizing packaging. The Sodexo Foundation (www. helpstophunger. org) is an independent charitable organization that, since its founding in 1999, has made more than $9.2 million in grants to fight hunger in America.

Contact:
Stacy Bowman-Hade
Retail Brand Group
301 987 4352

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Thursday, October 14, 2010

Russia Reveals Renewed Commitment to Expand, Promote Biotechnology Sector

Global Health Progress’ fact sheet summarizes country’s plan to improve access to drugs, increase pharmaceutical R&D investment and drive economic growth.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) October 2, 2010

Global Health Progress (GHP) released a new fact sheet highlighting Russia’s commitment to expanding and promoting its biotechnology sector. Although the biopharmaceutical sector in Russia is less developed than other markets, the sector is making progress by implementing public policies that support pharmaceutical research and development (R&D) for life-changing treatments, contribute high-quality, high wage jobs to the region and increase the number of clinical trials offered to the population to improve access to drugs and help reduce the overall burden of disease.

Currently, Russia accounts for approximately 0.5% of the world biotechnology market, two-thirds of which are biopharmaceuticals. In 2010, the value of the biopharmaceutical market in Russia was estimated to be approximately US $17.2 billion, compared with US $10.4 billion in 2006. According to analysts, the Russian market is predicted to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 8.3% over the next few years and approximately 53% of the biopharmaceuticals market in Russia is comprised of innovative medicines.
As part of a national 10-year plan to promote biotechnology, the government is enacting policies to strengthen Russia’s pharmaceutical research and development (R&D) areas that have been historically strong. For example, special economic zones will focus on attracting investors to commercialize biotechnology and related innovations. Additionally, the Russian government is investing in “bioparks,” R&D clusters of biotechnology and related sectors.

Russia is well-known for its highly skilled scientific workforce and the biopharmaceutical sector has emerged as an important source of high-quality, highly skilled jobs. As the presence of biopharmaceutical companies increases, so does the pool of highly skilled doctors, scientists and researchers. According to Burrill & Company, the biopharmaceutical sector currently employs approximately 12,000 people with the average salary for a PhD scientist in Russia approximately US $1,800.

Currently, Russia ranks 12 out of 25 in terms of active clinical trials with 1,084 sites with an average relative annual growth rate of 33%. However, as of February 2010, there were 304 medicines in development in Russia, making the country one of the fastest annual growth rates. The growth in share of global clinical trials can bring health benefits, including the diffusion of medical knowledge and effective medical practice, greater patient access to high quality care and improve access to drugs. Clinical trials can also help reduce the overall burden of disease on the Russian population.

Russia’s recognition that the biopharmaceutical sector has the potential to develop tomorrow’s medicines, improve the population’s access to drugs, create economic growth and help alleviate the population’s burden of disease is leading to robust investment and progress in the region. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin emphasized this commitment, “We have allocated substantial resources for the development of such promising areas as nano-and biotechnology, nuclear energy, aerospace and other research.”

Please view full PDF for additional information and list of sources. For additional information on how pharmaceutical public-private partnerships, investment in research and development and improving access to drugs assists the biopharmaceutical market’s global expansion, please visit Global Health Progress.

About Global Health Progress:
Global Health Progress also supports efforts to raise awareness and mobilize resources to address health challenges in the developing world by bringing local leaders together with international health experts, policymakers, donor governments, and the private sector.

On the Web: http://www. globalhealthprogress. org
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Swanson Health Products' Customers Review Top Rated Products

Swanson Health Products has taken the guess work out of product research by posting user-generated content in the form of ratings and reviews.

Fargo, ND (Vocus) December 17, 2009

Typically, online shopping is a solitary activity. One mouse, one keyboard and one set of eyes looking for the perfect purchase. It’s easy to forget how many people visit the same sites, purchase the same products and have valuable opinions about their experiences. Swanson Health Products has taken the guess work out of product research by posting user-generated content in the form of ratings and reviews (http://www. swansonvitamins. com/lnd/CustomerReviewGuide. html? SourceCode=INTN063).

“We post reviews as a service to our customers. It helps them decide if a product would be a good fit for them. If others have had success with a particular item, they’re more inclined to purchase it for themselves. Customers, as well as the Swanson staff, also learn much from the negative reviews,” explains Kayla Muehler, Internet Content Specialist. “Reviews let us know what our customers think of our products, including how we can improve current products and ideas for new products. Word of mouth is one of the best forms of advertising, and with Swanson reviews, customers get advice from thousands of their fellow shoppers.”

Swanson Health Products has compiled a list of top rated natural health products (http://www. swansonvitamins. com/offers/INTE662.html? SourceCode=INTN063) to help make holiday shopping easier. Don’t take Swanson Health Products’ word for it; the customer reviews say it all:

Swanson Ultra Timed-Release Energy Boost: Gets You Going
“gave me the right amount of pick me up” – Bigplay

Swanson Premium Super Stress B-Complex w/Vitamin C: Nourishes During Stressful Times
“Less stressed out & healthier” – kmh5754

Swanson Homeopathy Leg Cramp Relief: Relive Leg Cramps & Spasms
“not one cramp since I started this” – Greggbert

Swanson Condition Specific Formulas Sleep Essentials: Natural Help to Get Your Z’s
“I've never slept better!” – jking

Swanson Ultra Meriva Turmeric Phytosome: Supports the GI System
“this simply is THE product to buy” – Steve97

Swanson Health Products (http://www. swansonvitamins. com/?SourceCode=INTN063) is an industry leader in bringing vitamins direct to consumers at the lowest prices possible. Swanson Health Products, located in Fargo, ND, offers the highest quality vitamins, supplements and natural health care products. Swanson Health Products goes a step beyond its competitors by offering powerful guarantees. All products are backed by a 100% Satisfaction, Money-Back Guarantee and Double the Difference Lowest Price Guarantee. For more information, please visit swansonvitamins. com (http://www. swansonvitamins. com/?SourceCode=INTN063).

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Monday, October 11, 2010

ON Networks Salutes Comic Books, Films & Geek Culture with New Internet TV Show Bif! Bam! Pow! Wow!

Hipper than a speeding bullet, more irreverent than a locomotive and able to leap tall buildings with a single quip, Internet TV show Bif! Bam! Pow! Wow! (www. bifbampowwow. tv) makes its virtual debut via ON Networks. The new program celebrates and critically reviews all that geek culture holds dear: comic books, graphic novels, movies, action figures, video games and even the occasional fantasy babe.

AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB) September 6, 2007

Bif! Bam! is hosted by Tom Seymour, a quirky Chicago comic book store manager who offers a behind-the-counter report filled with news and reviews for anyone interested in comics, superheroes, sci-fi or pop culture. Seymour takes on the role of tastemaker as he doles out his unsolicited opinions on comics and collectibles in spirited monologues, rants, and informed "Picks and Pans" segments. He is aided by fun graphics and sound effects alongside a motley crew of sidekicks, man-on-the-street interviews and occasional guest appearances.

"Bif! Bam! Pow! Wow! offers viewers a virtual tour through the Land of Geekdom, with something for everyone - from comic book aficionados to pop culture neophytes," says producer John Champion. "The show also serves as a showcase for Tom's quirky personality and unique insider perspective."

Recent episodes include a Batman-themed trip down memory lane, in which Seymour takes on the past, present and future of the Dark Knight, and a Spiderman-themed extravaganza, in which Seymour rates the best and worst Spidey comics, critiques the wall crawler's costumes over the years, and interviews Marvel Comics artist Skottie Young.

Future episodes will feature such topics as "The Simpsons," "A Hulk By Any Other Color" and "Star Trek: A New Frontier?" as well as exclusive interviews with the likes of Eugene Roddenberry, Richard Hatch, Will Wheaton and more.

Bif! Bam! Pow! Wow! is part of ON Networks' collection of smart, short-form entertainment that can be watched anytime, anywhere and on any device. ON Networks is one of the largest providers of original, high-definition content that is compatible with all Apple platforms, including the iPhone, iPod and Apple TV.

Viewers who like to watch TV on the Internet can screen episodes by visiting www. bifbampowwow. tv. There, they can also subscribe to receive notices about new Bif! Bam! Pow! Wow! episodes and get other program information. Other shows available at www. onnetworks. com are: Austin Connoisseur, Backpack Picnic, Bif! Bam! Pow! Wow!, Budget Health Nut, Cocktails on the Fly, Comedy Insider, Dinner with the Band, Feng Shui Your Way, Food Science, Golf Tips, I Am Blackness, Local Wisdom, Lust for Looks, ON Dating, Play Value, Searchin' USA, Sheltered, Stump the Chef, The 5-Minute Drill, Try This At Home and Zen Living.

To share an episode of any ON program, simply visit www. onnetworks. com and select the desired show and episode. Next, click on the mail icon or the "less than / greater than" icon in the player control bar. There, you can e-mail the episode or view the embedded HTML player code, which can be copied and then pasted onto any web page.

About ON Networks, Inc.

ON Networks is changing the way traditional TV programs are created, distributed, consumed and monetized. It's a new media company delivering original, high-definition shows on-demand across multiple digital platforms, including the Internet, digital cable, IPTV and various mobile and gaming devices. Offering lifestyle programs for a variety of pastimes and pursuits, ON's short-form, weekly shows satisfy the growing demand for relevant, smart and entertaining programming that is available when, where and how viewers want to watch it. Join the growing community of show viewers and creators at www. onnetworks. com.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

McDonalds Introduces a Digital Flavor at its Outlets in Philippines

McDonalds joins the booming multimedia savvy corporations all over the world who have embraced the power of Scala’s visual communications in the current era of technology.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (PRWEB) September 14, 2006

Patrons of McDonalds in Philippines are enjoying a new taste at its outlets; the taste of dynamic digital signage. McDonalds joins the booming multimedia savvy corporations all over the world who have embraced the power of Scala’s visual communications in the current era of technology.

Implemented and managed by Globaltronics Inc.; a pioneering provider of Digital Media Management Services and Systems, the concept behind the McDonalds digital signage network was to enhance the store experience and strengthen McDonald’s branding exercise by keeping customers informed, entertained and educated with visually rich content. The signage network was also aimed to enhance the customer shopping experience in addition to ensuring a focused message is delivered to its intended audience.

Powered by the Scala InfoChannel®, McDonalds’ digital signage network runs in most of its outlets spanning across the Philippines archipelago from Metro-Manila to Cebu and Davao City. Geographically, Globaltronics also covers outlets from Central Luzon down to the Visayas and Mindanao islands.

Most of the fast food outlets are equipped with a 42” plasma screen (several locations have two screens installed) positioned mainly at or near the counters in the store and driven by one Scala InfoChannel Player. Currently the Scala InfoChannel is deployed in 32 locations with another 118 locations to be deployed by the first quarter of 2007.

The digital content for all locations is developed and managed by Globaltronics, and remotely controlled from the Globaltronics Network Operations Center (NOC). The content is updated on an average of twice a week or as frequent as necessary for the entire network, selected outlets or sometimes specific individual outlets.

The visually arresting and media rich content includes McDonalds’ marketing and product collaterals, product promotions, video commercials and special announcements. Further revenue is generated from the sales of advertising space to McDonald’s business partners as well as 3rd party advertisers.

The management and control of the digital signage network is supported by an infrastructure comprising a proxy server installed at McDonalds’ main server that is used to distribute the content on McDonalds’ WAN system. A 256Kbps VPN connection links the Globaltronics NOC with the proxy server at McDonalds’ headquarters.

Globaltronics selected the Scala Infochannel suite as the preferred tool-of-choice for the digital signage network mainly because of its network management capabilities and the versatility of the display output in addition to its ease of implementation and operations.

Said Mr. Val Munoz, the General Manager of Globaltronics, “We benefited a lot from the capabilities of Scala InfoChannel Designer and the Network Manager features. We are looking forward indeed to the feature upgrades and capabilities of InfoChannel 5.” Globaltronics’ success with the McDonalds digital signage network represents a fresh new era of visual communications in Philippines that will likely break the norm of conventional advertising media.

The McDonalds project in Philippines was undertaken by Globaltronics with technical and professional consultancy support provided by Click Grafix Sdn Bhd, the Scala Certified distributor and system integrator in the region.

Mr. Val Munoz ends with this statement, “A great product that is perfectly complemented by a great dealer. Globaltronics was faced with a tight conversion schedule, as we had to shift from the proprietary software to Scala for all the McDonald's installations, literally overnight. InfoChannel’s outstanding features, combined with excellent support from Click Grafix, made the transition seamless. The after-sales support has also always been prompt and reliable. It is also a very reassuring thought that we have direct access to Click's director/founder. We are very pleased with our relationship with Click Grafix”.

About Globaltronics Inc.

GLOBALTRONICS Inc. (http://www. globaltronics. com. ph (http://www. globaltronics. com. ph)) is a pioneering provider of Digital Media Management services and systems. Its objective is to endow clients with an effective marketing and communications online medium that makes use of digital display systems installed in their network of branches and offices, sans investments in a network server and full-time staff.

GLOBALTRONICS operates a state-of-the-art Digital Operations Center (DOC) in the Philippines. The DOC is the nerve center where the content is processed, converted and uploaded in a digital format according to the clients’ specifications and programming schedules. The DOC team is composed of talented digital graphics arts specialists, animators and programmers that will ensure the rendition of visually attractive and highly effective display content.

The company offers a wide variety of digital media network solutions for Retail, Corporate, Government, Health, Education, Supermarket, Hospitality, Gaming, Entertainment and Transportation channels. Networks can be managed for country, regional and global applications. GLOBALTRONICS positions itself as the leading provider of digital media solutions for the Philippines, as well as the rest of the region. Its affiliate, Digital Media Vision Pte Ltd, handles Marketing operations for the Asia-Pacific, Middle East and international markets, working out of the Singapore regional headquarters.

About Click Grafix Sdn Bhd

Established in 1995, Click Grafix (http://www. clickgrafix. com (http://www. clickgrafix. com)) has firmly established itself in the South East Asia and Middle Eastern market and industry as a premiere provider and system integrator for digital video, animation and multimedia hardware, software, solutions and services. The company is the appointed regional distributor for NewTek Inc. and also holds the distributorship for Scala multimedia and visual communication products, as well as Realviz, Anark, Curious Labs Inc. Bauhaus Software and Qarbon products in Malaysia. Currently, Click Grafix is represented in Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and India.

About Scala, Inc.

Scala, Inc. (http://www. scala. com (http://www. scala. com)) is the world’s leading provider of software for digital signage software used in retail, education, entertainment, government and other industries. The company’s cutting-edge multimedia software platform powers thousands of digital signs around the world including the digital signage networks of Tesco, Best Buy, T-Mobile, ShopRite, Virgin MegaStore, Bloomberg, Burger King, Kiwi, Azizia-Panda Supermarket, McKee Foods, Muvico, Santiago Airport, RaboBank and Warner Brothers Movie World. Since InfoChannel is proven, scalable, and easy to manage, it is the platform of choice for many digital display networks ranging in size from one screen to thousands of screens with uses including advertising displays, touch screens, retail TV, LED billboards, lobby signage, digital menu boards, interactive kiosks, and more. Scala, Inc. pioneered the industry of digital signage in 1987, and is today headquartered near Philadelphia, PA with operations in California, the UK, France, Norway, The Netherlands, China and Japan.

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MTV Movie Award Nominees and Celebrities came out to GBK's 'A Vintage Beach Chic Pool Party & Barbeque' and Gift Lounge In Honor Of The 2009 MTV Movie Awards

GBK (gbkproductions. com), the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company, honored the 2009 MTV Movie Award Nominees and Presenters with its Annual GBK MTV Movie Awards Gifting Lounge - including a 'A Vintage Beach Chic Pool Party and BBQ' on May 29th and 30th, 2009 at a private Hollywood Estate. GBK, the recipient of BizBash's 2006 Award for Emmy's "Best Gift Bag," offered its exclusive list of invited celebrities, VIPs, and Media an opportunity to experience 'A Vintage Beach Chic Pool Party and BBQ' day as they lounged by the pool, listened to special performances by recording artist Samantha Mollen, rocked out to the beats of DJ Casey Connor and DJ Kiddkit and got spoiled in GBK's MTV Movie Awards Themed Gift Lounge.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 23, 2009

GBK (gbkproductions. com), the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company, honored the 2009 MTV Movie Award Nominees and Presenters with its Annual GBK MTV Movie Awards Gifting Lounge - including a 'A Vintage Beach Chic Pool Party and BBQ' on May 29th and 30th, 2009 at a private Hollywood Estate. Celebrities who participated the event included Tom Arnold, Allison Iraheta (Ameican Idol), Bobb'e J. Thompson (Role Models), Bully Burke (Twilight), Aaron Carter, Lucy Punch, Jonathan Schaech (Prom Night), Corey Feldman, Clifton Collins Jr (Star Trek), Kaycee Stroh (High School Musical), Bridget Marquardt and many other nominees and celebrities.

GBK, the recipient of BizBash's 2006 Award for Emmy's "Best Gift Bag," offered its exclusive list of invited celebrities, VIPs, and Media an opportunity to experience 'A Vintage Beach Chic Pool Party and BBQ' day as they lounged by the pool, listened to special performances by recording artist Samantha Mollen, rocked out to the beats of DJ Casey Connor and DJ Kiddkit and got spoiled in GBK's MTV Movie Awards Themed Gift Lounge.

Upon arrival to valet, Volkswagen escorted guests to the party in their brand new 4 door luxury coupe - The CC. Onsite, famed artist Todd Goldman of Pop Factory displayed his work and provided surprise gifts for the gift bags.

Other event highlights included: Massages and facials, an array of coconut cocktails (and other summertime elixirs served by Ocean Bar Service), samples from the healthy and delicious wheatgrass bar (provided by Gotwheatgrass. com), and NitroCream's fresh, custom made ice cream and gelato (prepared right before your eyes using their elite Liquid Nitrogen machine).

2009 MTV Award Nominees and Presenters received goods & services including:
Johnny Rockets: vip cards for dinner for 4 for a year as many times as they want at any johnny rockets. Dr. Brecka Bags: men's handmade leather and cowhide modern briefcase and women's sleek, sexy leather and cowhide clutch Keyah Grande Guest House: packages to keyah grande guest house, a luxury, gate, wilderness retreat in the heart of the san juan mountains. Bluefin Surfbars: gift certificate for 75% off a surfboard or surfboard table as well as a free surf lesson Faded Fool: guys and girls graphic apparel. Meggie Jewelry: handmade california sophisticated jewelry. Revitalash: gifting eyelash conditioner that lengthens and thickens eye lashes, as well as their new hair product called hair by revitalash, a conditioner that gives you thicker and fuller hair Lalo Fit - fitness dvd and free training session Cool Three - accessories for women and girls of all ages, and men's professional gear Mobigrip - device leash, "the safety belt for high tech toys" Veneman Collections - providing 55% off their entire inventory of furniture On the beauty front, invited guests were pampered with on-site beauty treatments and beauty products from high maintenance mobile spa - complimentary facial pilates, massage & reiki and custom facials. Spray tan factory provided on-site spray tans and gifting 2 complimentary spray tans.

GBK, formerly GBK Productions, is a luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company, specializing in entertainment marketing integration. Formed in 2000 by Gavin B. Keilly, the company's Founder and CEO, GBK consists of five divisions: GBK Celebrity Gifting Lounges; GBK Events; GBK Weddings; GBK Charitable Consulting; and GBK Marketing/PR. Widely known in the entertainment industry for bringing that little extra something into the Gifting Lounge environment, GBK offers its clients a full range of marketing services. For more information on Gavin B. Keilly or GBK, please go to gbkproductions. com.

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K'NEX Brands Launches Second Annual Fundraising Initiative to Benefit the United Way

K'NEX, an international leader in the construction toy industry, announced a fundraising initiative benefiting The United Way. K’NEX is donating 10% of sales from KNEX. com during the month of February to the North Penn United Way chapter and accepting additional donations through its website.

Philadelphia, PA (Vocus) February 18, 2010

“We’re proud to support The United Way again this year,” said Michael Araten, president of K’NEX Brands. “The recent tragedy in Haiti underscored the importance of gratitude and giving back. Raising funds for an organization like The United Way which provides vital aid around the world is more important now than ever.”

The partnership allows K’NEX to contribute directly to The United Way’s goal of producing results in the areas of education, income and health. Like many other aid organizations, the United Way is responding to the tragedy in Haiti. The United Way’s role is to support long-term recovery efforts to rebuild lives and infrastructure devastated by the disaster in Haiti and to help residents address educational, financial and health-related challenges.

About K’NEX Brands
Founded in 1992, K’NEX Brands was established to make and sell what has become one of the world’s leading integrated construction systems for children. Winner of over 200 international awards and recognitions, K’NEX seeks to build young minds with its exciting product line and critically acclaimed K’NEX Education program. For more information, please visit http://www. knex. com.

About The North Penn United Way
Founded in 1960 by the business community, the North Penn United Way is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization committed to ensuring all residents in need have the opportunity to achieve a vibrant and healthy quality of life.

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Saturday, October 9, 2010

NORTHWESTERN INSTITUTE IS &#194;“ON THE AIR&#194;” WITH WRDV RADIO NETWORK

NORTHWESTERN INSTITUTE IS Â“ON THE AIRÂ” WITH WRDV RADIO NETWORK.

As a new way to reach the public with the message of better mental health through psychiatric care, NORTHWESTERN INSTITUTE can now be heard as an underwriting sponsor of community radio, the WRDV (Radio Delaware Valley) radio network.

(PRWEB) April 18, 2002

News Release

For immediate release

Tuesday, April 16, 2002

Contact:

Scott E. Patrick

215-641-5341

NORTHWESTERN INSTITUTE IS Â“ON THE AIRÂ” WITH WRDV RADIO NETWORK.

(Fort Washington, PA) -- As a new way to reach the public with the message of better mental health through psychiatric care, NORTHWESTERN INSTITUTE can now be heard as an underwriting sponsor of community radio, the WRDV (Radio Delaware Valley) radio network. WRDV is a non-commercial, all-volunteer radio station

The network consists of WRDV-FM is at 89.3 in Warminster and Hatboro, 107.3 in Philadelphia, 107.9 in Bensalem and 91.7 in Bristol / Levittown on radio station WLBS-FM.

The music is consistent in that itÂ’s varied. Morning and afternoons feature ample helpings of the big bands, swing and Dixieland. Evenings and weekends feature rhythm and blues, doo-wop plus some classic country.

Â“This is an excellent way to get our message outÂ”, says Scott E. Patrick, NORTHWESTERN INSTITUTEÂ’s director of Community Relations and Marketing, Â“WRDV hits key demographics in our service area.Â”

Founded in 1966, NORTHWESTERN INSTITUTE, in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania is a fully licensed and accredited 146 bed private psychiatric hospital.

NORTHWESTERN INSTITUTE integrates a comprehensive array of innovative programs with a network of credentialed practitioners who are dedicated to providing clinically appropriate, confidential tailored service to individuals and families.

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Inspiration, Patient Empowerment Hallmarks of Top Healthcare Toolkit

Manasquan, NJ (PRWEB) October 11, 2005

A patient navigation kit accented with artwork and writings by breast cancer survivors took top honors in the first annual Healthcare Toolkits contest sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN).

The MyHealth, MyJourney™ breast cancer post-diagnosis toolkit developed by The Eden Communications Group of Maplewood, N. J. for Pfizer Oncology was awarded first prize among nearly 60 print, web-based and multi-media healthcare toolkits submitted by health plans, hospitals and employers. For a look at the top three winning entries, please visit http://www. hin. com/contests/toolkit_winners. html (http://www. hin. com/contests/toolkit_winners. html).

“In developing the kit, we wanted to send a message of empowerment, encouragement and support to breast cancer patients, and help them get over the shock of the diagnosis,” said Tori Fahrney, Eden’s director of client services, who coordinated the effort with Pfizer Oncology. “It is especially fitting to receive this award in October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” she added.

To determine the needs of breast cancer patients and develop a new and innovative approach to patient information, the team enlisted the aid of several breast cancer patient advocacy groups and the Oncology Nursing Society. “We wanted to empower patients to make very important decisions about their treatment. In order to do this, patients must be knowledgeable, and willing to question their doctors.”

The first-place entry includes a personal journal and portfolios to organize paperwork, medical results and financial and insurance forms. The toolkit also contains a spiral-bound treatment planner that explains treatment options, side effects and related medical terms and provides a place for the patient to note caregivers’ responses to questions, track medications, and record contact information. Photography, artwork, poetry and quotations from breast cancer survivors play a prominent role in the toolkit’s design and text. The artwork originated at The Creative Center, a network of New York City artists composed of cancer patients and survivors, trustees, donors and friends.

Second place was awarded to PacifiCare® Behavioral Health for its Treatment Plan Toolkit, an information kit for persons hospitalized for mental health disorders that was submitted by Christy Beaudin, corporate director, quality improvement. The third-place winner was Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for the Domestic Violence educational toolkit that the company distributes to healthcare providers, which was submitted by Shoma Pal, project leader. For more details on the winning entries, please visit http://www. hin. com/contests/toolkit_winners. html (http://www. hin. com/contests/toolkit_winners. html).

Melanie Matthews, HIN’s executive vice president and chief executive officer, launched the toolkits contest after noting an upswing in toolkit use across the healthcare industry. “Whether they are in print or electronic format or a combination, toolkits are educational tools whose time has come,” said Ms. Matthews. “Consumers who have information change their behavior.” Matthews predicts that healthcare toolkits will proliferate as the concept of consumer-driven healthcare---empowering and motivating consumers to take control of their health and healthcare care---takes hold. HIN plans to make the contest an annual event and recently completed a special report on the topic, Healthcare Toolkits: Empowering Consumers Through Education. For more information, please visit http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? tkcontestpr (http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? tkcontestpr).

The HIN contest judges, who represented New Jersey-based health plans, hospitals and marketing communications firms, gave the first-place kit high marks for its visual appeal, organization and sensitive treatment of a difficult subject. “(This toolkit) includes great artwork and visuals, and addressed an important issue in a tasteful and empathetic fashion,” according to Dr. Eric Berman, a vice president and medical director of AmeriGroup New Jersey Inc. Kristine Brown, director of public relations at St. Barnabas Health Care System in Toms River; Dave Francis, a partner in BlueWater Communications Inc. in Lakewood; Adrienne Turner, account executive, The DEVON Group, Shrewsbury; and Peter Weissberg from CPR Strategic Marketing client services in Elmwood Park also judged the contest.

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

Contact: Patricia Donovan

Phone: (732) 528-4468

Fax: (732) 292-3073

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Thursday, October 7, 2010

Toy Covers by Huge Brand are Now Sold Online by Maxpro Condoms

Huge Brand has gone one step beyond providing quality condoms. They have come out with an innovative product to help prevent transmission of bacterial infections, topical infections, and STD's during sex play. "Toy Covers" by Huge Brand are latex sanitary barriers intended exclusively for use with personal massagers and sex toys. For people that enjoy personal massagers and sex toys, Toy Covers by Huge Brand are a new product to be acquired for the Toy Chest.

Fremont, CA (PRWEB) August 3, 2009

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