Cleveland Clinic Offers Complimentary Medical Miracles Surgical Weight Loss DVDs, Videos

Cleveland Clinic Offers Complimentary Medical Miracles Surgical Weight Loss DVDs, Videos

Cleveland Clinic Bariatric and Metabolic Institute will send complimentary DVD or video with real-life patient stories.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) March 9, 2007

Cleveland, OH PRWeb) March 9, 2007 -- Obesity is about more than appearances. It can kill.

As the second leading cause of preventable death in the U. S., obesity is the country's number one public health problem. So, when diet and exercise don't result in significant weight loss, surgery may be an option.

Learn more about surgical weight loss by requesting a free copy of "Medical Miracles: Conquering Obesity," available as a DVD or video from the Cleveland Clinic Bariatric and Metabolic Institute.

Follow the stories of three patients as they undergo bariatric surgery to manage their weight. A team of medical specialists at Cleveland Clinic guides these patients through two different weight-loss surgical procedures: gastric bypass and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. Watch as pounds are lost, health is improved, hope is restored -- and obesity is conquered.

Register here:

Http://cms. clevelandclinic. org/bariatricsurgery/body. cfm? id=139&eformid=21 (http://cms. clevelandclinic. org/bariatricsurgery/body. cfm? id=139&eformid=21)

More than half of Americans are overweight, and roughly 12 million Americans are severely obese (defined as being 100 lbs. or more overweight). Obesity is major cause of premature death and many other medical conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, sleep apnea and degenerative joint disease.

At Cleveland Clinic, our program is focused on addressing obesity with modern treatment strategies, research and education, because losing weight often is not as simple as it sounds.

Cleveland Clinic is unwavering in its commitment to quality and excellence. At every step, the staff of the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute focuses on your safety and comfort. We believe you should be thoroughly educated about your treatment. We will answer all of your questions and offer the support you need to succeed.

About Cleveland Clinic:

Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit multi-specialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Cleveland Clinic was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. U. S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation's best hospitals in its annual "America's Best Hospitals" survey. Approximately 1,500 full-time salaried physicians at Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Florida represent more than 100 medical specialties and subspecialties. In 2005, there were 2.9 million outpatient visits to Cleveland Clinic. Patients came for treatment from every state and from more than 80 countries. There were nearly 54,000 hospital admissions to Cleveland Clinic in 2005.

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Senator Obama Explains His Health Care Plan to SpineUniverse. com

Senator Obama Explains His Health Care Plan to SpineUniverse. com

Senator Obama responds to five questions about his health care plan to SpineUniverse. com, whose recent survey results reveal the politics of back pain and spine treatments.

Montclair, NJ (PRWEB) October 31, 2008

Senator Barack Obama, Democratic candidate for President, answered five questions about his health care plan to SpineUniverse. com. Now every visitor to SpineUniverse. com -- people who have an intense interest in the state of health care because of back pain or neck pain -- can examine how Sen. Obama's plan would affect them. (SpineUniverse also contacted Sen. John McCain's campaign, but he did not respond.)

Sen. Obama explained to SpineUniverse. com how:
 his plan would help the uninsured and underinsured in America  the Obama-Biden plan would benefit small businesses through the Small Business Health Tax Credit  his administration would ensure all children have medical coverage  he would work to invest in technologies as a way to improve our health care system He also gave three key points that voters should remember about the Obama-Biden health care plan, including that he will guarantee affordable, accessible coverage for all Americans. You can read Sen. Obama's answers here: http://www. spineuniverse. com/article/presidential-election-health-care-questions-4458.html (http://www. spineuniverse. com/article/presidential-election-health-care-questions-4458.html).

"Sen. Obama's health care plan includes an emphasis on preventive care, and that's a very important point for back and neck pain sufferers," explains Stephen Ondra, MD, Professor of Neurological Surgery at Northwestern University. "With accessible coverage for all, Americans will be able to get much-needed spinal care at the first sign of a problem, which may help them avoid developing a chronic back condition."

Ondra continues, "The Obama plan, with its emphasis on improving health IT, will also help spine patients receive better care by making it easier for medical professionals to coordinate care."

In conjunction with the Obama interview, SpineUniverse. com also just released results from its September 2008 survey that took a closer look at the politics of back pain. The results show an intriguing cross-section of America and should help voters think through the presidential candidates' health care plans.

Read full results from the SpineUniverse. com survey at http://www. spineuniverse. com/article/american-back-neck-pain-solution-4451.html (http://www. spineuniverse. com/article/american-back-neck-pain-solution-4451.html).

In the survey, 96% of people said that back pain is a serious health concern--serious because it costs the American people time, productivity, and a lot of money. Every year, back and neck pain cost us $90 billion, and in a time of national penny-pinching, it makes sense that reducing back pain would be fiscally responsible.

Like so many proposed programs during this election year, Republicans and Democrats can't quite agree on how to reduce back pain and eventually reduce that $90 billion cost. 24% of Democrats believe that having affordable, quality care that's accessible by all would save our backs. Just 12% of Republicans chose universal health coverage as a viable option for back pain prevention, but 25% of Republicans think that encouraging weight loss would be the most effective way to reduce Americans' back pain.

It looks like even our approach to back pain labels us as red or blue. So when back pain sufferers head into the voting booth on Election Day--and 4 out of every 5 voters will have back pain at some point in their lives--they should think carefully about which candidate's health care plan they believe will help them the most.

About SpineUniverse
SpineUniverse, the most-visited spine-focused site on the web, provides online and offline resources for both patients and spine professionals. SpineUniverse. com helps patients and their families understand their back or neck problems with clear, straightforward explanations about what causes spinal problems and how they can be treated. SpineUniverse. com/professional features an industry-leading library of patient case studies and education resources. Relying on an 80 member Editorial Board of leading spine experts, SpineUniverse ensures that all information presented is trustworthy and of the highest quality.
For more information, please visit www. spineuniverse. com.

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96short. com Launched to Offer Short Sales to Overextended Homeowners

96short. com Launched to Offer Short Sales to Overextended Homeowners

Are you caught with a mortgage that is greater than the current market value of your home? A new website, www.96short. com, offers information and assistance to homeowners who are falling behind on their mortgage payments and may be facing foreclosure.

McLean, VA (PRWEB) February 14, 2008

A new Web site, www.96short. com] has been launched to help overextended homeowners in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D. C. The site offers information and assistance to homeowners who are falling behind on their mortgage payments and may be facing foreclosure.

"A short sale (http://www.96short. com/what_is_a_short_sale. php) offers an alternative to foreclosure, bankruptcy or just walking away from your home if you can't make the payments," says Matt Martin, co-founder of 96short. com. "A short sale means selling your home for less than what is owed on the mortgage. Short sales can be a good deal for many borrowers - those with piggy-back mortgages, mortgages that exceed the current market value of the property and other overextended homeowners - provided the lender agrees to accept the proceeds of these short sales as payment in full," says Martin.

Martin, who is president of Matt Martin Real Estate, LLC (http://www. mattmartinrealestate. com) and part of Re/Max Distinctive, works with a team of experienced short sale professionals, who negotiate with the lender on behalf of the homeowner.

Martin's team of short sales negotiators has closed more than 10,000 short sales and foreclosure prevention cases in 14 years. He says that if they were to put an average on each case over the past 14 years, they would value them at no less than $100,000 each or $1,000,000,000 in savings to consumers.

"Here is an example," says Martin. "We met a great couple who had purchased a home in Bristow, VA, $630,000 at the height of the market in late 2004.They had taken a Pay Option or Negative Amortizing loan for the property and, when they contacted us, they owed close to $700,000 because of the negative amortization. The biggest problem was that the property was only worth $550,000 and, after fees and commissions, they would only be left with around $510,000 to pay towards the mortgage. We negotiated a short sale with the lender to write off the $190,000. The lender only asked for $5,000 in return for the write-down. The couple was then able to buy a new home in the same neighborhood for $200,000 less than what they were stuck with in their old home."

Martin is working with an attorney, Doug Callabresi of the Green Law Group, P. C. (http://www. greenlawgrouppc. com/), also a co-founder of 96short. com. Callabresi has been representing clients in short sales for nearly a year. He has successfully represented many sellers in short sale transactions and currently represents nearly 100 short sale clients. In addition to negotiating down a seller's debt, Callabresi focuses on the potential credit and tax ramifications to sellers and the treatment of deficiencies.

As part of their turn-around process, Martin and Callabresi refer clients to Ameriprise Financial, Inc. to help them set up a financial plan to avoid unhealthy financial situations in the future. Ameriprise is offering these services at a minimal fee.

According to Forbes. com, 79% more U. S. homes foreclosed in 2007 than in 2006 (data from RealtyTrac).While the metro Washington area has not been as hard hit as other areas of the country, Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford Counties posted 219, 167 and 262 foreclosures as of November 2007, respectively. January figures from Loudoun County showed foreclosure activity continuing to increase.

Recent mortgage woes have been exacerbated by trends of 100% financing and the increased popularity of adjustable rate mortgages, which are now resetting. Dramatic changes in the real estate market have also caused a general decline in home prices. Personal reasons such as illness or job loss can also affect a borrower's ability to pay.

"Most homeowners who are unable to pay their monthly mortgage payments don't know about the options available to them," says Martin. "If they are having problems, they should talk to their lender as soon as possible. We can help them do that. On average, a short sale takes about 90 days, is much less traumatic on the family and allows borrowers to be back on their feet much more quickly."

For more information on short sales, visit the 96short Web site (http://www.96short. com) or call 888-96short (toll free).

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Researchers from Stanford University and the Palo Alto Veterans Administration Health Care System Successfully Complete Initial Pilot Study Focused on Illustrating the Physiologic Effects of the Cyclic Variations in Altitude Conditioning™ Process

Researchers from Stanford University and the Palo Alto Veterans Administration Health Care System Successfully Complete Initial Pilot Study Focused on Illustrating the Physiologic Effects of the Cyclic Variations in Altitude Conditioning™ Process

CVAC Systems, Inc. has been informed by researchers from Stanford University and the Palo Alto Veterans Administration Health Care System (VAPAHCS) that the initial pilot study of the physiologic effects of the Cyclic Variations in Altitude Conditioning (CVAC™) process has been successfully completed. As a result of these pilot data, larger, more extensive studies are planned.

Temecula, CA (PRWEB) February 6, 2007

CVAC Systems, Inc. has been informed by researchers from Stanford University and the Palo Alto Veterans Administration Health Care System (VAPAHCS) that the initial pilot study of the physiologic effects of the Cyclic Variations in Altitude Conditioning (CVAC™) process has been successfully completed. As a result of these pilot data, larger, more extensive studies are planned.

The principal investigator of the study is Anne L. Friedlander, Ph. D., Director of the Exercise Physiology Lab in the Clinical Studies Unit and a Consulting Professor for the Program in Human Biology at Stanford University. Dr. Friedlander reported that all four athletes studied were able to complete the 6-8-week protocol and testing with full compliance and no significant adverse effects. "These data provide us with the necessary logistical information and observations to allow us to move forward with a much larger sample size," explained Dr. Friedlander.

While the data remain confidential pending the larger study and publication, Dr. Friedlander did report that the preliminary results appear promising and suggest a strong impact of the CVAC exposures on the altitude acclimatization process. "We are eager to move forward with the larger study which we expect will expand on our preliminary findings and begin to identify the underlying mechanisms of change caused by the CVAC sessions," commented Dr. Friedlander.

"We are very pleased with the quality of the research and results Dr. Friedlander and her staff of researchers at Stanford University and the VAPAHCS are providing to this fundamental research into the remarkable physiological effects of CVAC. We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship as we mutually explore the many potential applications of CVAC technology which include insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and diabetes in addition to exercise performance enhancement," commented Allen J. Ruszkowski, President and CEO of CVAC Systems, Inc.

About VAPAHCS

VAPAHCS is a teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology as well as education and research. VAPAHCS maintains one of the top three research programs in the VA. An affiliation with the Stanford University School of Medicine provides a rich academic environment including medical training for physicians in virtually all specialties and subspecialties.

About CVAC Systems, Inc.

CVAC Systems, Inc., headquartered in Temecula, Calif., is privately funded and is seeking to place CVAC systems at key luminary research sites for the development of several patent-pending applications such as performance enhancement, disease prevention, therapy and advanced health. For these plans, the Company is seeking a first-round venture/institutional financing.

Please note: The information contained within this document is intended for prospective researchers only, and is not intended for patients or health care providers. Any references to therapeutic applications are for discussion and research purposes only.

Copyright © 2007, CVAC Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cyclic Variations in Altitude Conditioning, CVAC and CVAC logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of CVAC Systems, Inc. in the United States and/or other Countries. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners. No affiliation is expressed or implied herein.

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Grazinglands Reduce Greenhouse Gases

Grazinglands Reduce Greenhouse Gases

Through effective policy implementation, grazinglands can reduce greenhouse gases through carbon sequestration and emissions reductions offset credits. Carbon sequestration is the long-term storage of carbon in the ground or oceans, slowing the buildup of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere enters the soil of grazinglands through the natural process of photosynthesis by green plants. The subsequent cycling turns some of that carbon into soil organic carbon—and into an environmental, societal and economic benefit for every country with these grazinglands.

Lawrence, KS (Vocus) January 29, 2010

Rangeland Ecology & Management—A green pasture with grazing animals offers an idyllic image of our natural environment. With much of the current focus on climate change, such a pasture has much more to offer than image. Through effective policy implementation, grazinglands can reduce greenhouse gases through carbon sequestration and emissions reductions offset credits.

Carbon sequestration is the long-term storage of carbon in the ground or oceans, slowing the buildup of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere enters the soil of grazinglands through the natural process of photosynthesis by green plants. The subsequent cycling turns some of that carbon into soil organic carbon—and into an environmental, societal and economic benefit for every country with these grazinglands.

“Offset credits are a viable, important cost-containment mechanism for cap-and-trade approaches to mandatory greenhouse gas emissions reductions programs,” according to an article in the journal Rangeland Ecology & Management. Greenhouse gas emission policies that can provide incentives and monetary awards for land management that leads to greater soil carbon offer much potential. Land management practices are integral to maintaining or improving grasslands with the goal of protecting soil, water and air quality as well as wildlife habitat.

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency has officially identified carbon dioxide and five other greenhouse gases as public health hazards. Greenhouse gases and grazinglands are the topic of a special issue of the journal Rangeland Ecology & Management, featuring contributions from an international group of rangeland ecologists, economists, and social scientists. One of the articles in the January 2010 issue discusses societal benefits and policy implications of soil carbon sequestration from the U. S. perspective, while another article examines the matter in West Africa.

In the United States, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (the “Farm Bill”) contains new programs enabling agricultural producers to increase soil carbon in grazingland soils, but no regional or state mandatory policies exist that recognize this as a certifiable offset. Legislation currently in the U. S. Congress would recognize soil carbon sequestration, including on grazinglands, as a valid offset. Agricultural mitigation strategies are likely to be recognized and adopted for the future environmental framework.

In less developed countries with high poverty rates, credits offer a socioeconomic opportunity. However, carbon offsets from agricultural sources are currently limited under regulatory cap-and-trade regimes, and prices in voluntary markets are relatively low, the article reports.

About 2 percent of the global soil organic carbon reserves are estimated to be in West Africa—more than any other single region of the world. Using carbon credits for poverty reduction and to avoid further degradation or to restore lightly degraded lands is an achievable method to sequester carbon at very low cost over extensive areas. Improving the management of West African grazinglands can increase livestock productivity and agricultural income as well, thus improving the situation of some of the world’s poorest people.

For the full text of the article, “Soil Carbon Sequestration in Grazinglands: Societal Benefits and Policy Implications,” visit http://www2.allenpress. com/pdf/rama-63.12FIN. pdf (http://www2.allenpress. com/pdf/rama-63.12FIN. pdf).

For the full text of the article, “Supplying Carbon Sequestration from West African Rangelands: Opportunities and Barriers,” visit http://www2.allenpress. com/pdf/rama-63.1FIN. pdf (http://www2.allenpress. com/pdf/rama-63.1FIN. pdf)

About Rangeland Ecology & Management
Rangeland Ecology & Management is a peer-reviewed journal of the Society for Range Management that is published six times a year. The journal provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of research information, concepts, and philosophies pertaining to the function, management, and sustainable use of global rangeland resources. For more information on the society and journal, visit: http://www. rangelands. org/ (http://www. rangelands. org/)

Media Contact:
Amy Schneider
Allen Press, Inc.
800/627-0326 ext. 412

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CDI College Launches Event Coordinator and Management Program in Abbotsford

CDI College Launches Event Coordinator and Management Program in Abbotsford

Classes set to begin in January 2011 for Fraser Valley residents.

(Vocus) December 1, 2010

The Abbotsford campus of CDI College is now accepting applications for the Event Coordinator and Management diploma program. Classes begin in January 2011, and offer residents of the Fraser Valley a new training option for a career in event planning.

The Event Coordinator and Management diploma program is designed to give students the necessary tools to become successful project-planners, event managers, corporate event planners or even wedding planners. Course material covers budget management, contract negotiations, employee and volunteer supervision, and the ability to run an event smoothly from start to finish.

“Graduates of this program will be prepared to write key industry-recognized certification exams and will be prepared for employment as an event planning coordinator or for self-employment career opportunities,” says Bohdan Bilan, VP of Academics for CDI College.

The Event Coordinator and Management diploma program has been quite successful at CDI College campuses in Vancouver and Richmond, with students participating in events like a Farm Folk/City Folk fundraiser and an upcoming Bowl-a-Thon to raise awareness about mental health.

For more information about the Event Coordinator and Management program, head to CDICollege. ca. You can also find CDI College on Facebook and Twitter.

About CDI College

For more than 40 years, CDI College has been a leading career training institution helping thousands of students achieve career goals and aspirations. With 18 campuses across Canada, the career college offers hands-on training from experienced instructors in a wide range of business, technology and health care programs. Flexible schedules and career placement services are available to help match students with the right job.

For more information:

Warren Mailey
Communications Manager
778.331.8262, ext. 2130

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INgage Networks Promotes Christine Buonocore to Vice President of Customer Experience

INgage Networks Promotes Christine Buonocore to Vice President of Customer Experience

Emphasizing its commitment to providing exceptional end-to-end customer experience, INgage Networks promotes Christine Buonocore to the newly created position of Vice President of Customer Experience.

Naples, FL (PRWEB) August 3, 2010

INgage Networks (http://www. ingagenetworks. com), an award-winning enterprise social software provider, promotes Christine Buonocore to Vice President of Customer Experience. Christine will spearhead the company’s commitment to providing an exceptional customer experience from initial strategic planning to solution implementation and ongoing support.

Christine joined INgage Networks in 2009 as Director and has since made continuous improvements in building out the company’s channel development and partner enablement programs. She has also been instrumental in implementing process improvement to ensure operating efficiencies during the company’s growth, and creating a complete and seamless positive experience for the customer.

“Christine has done a tremendous job of leading our innovations in customer experience, including our business analysts, account management and customer service teams,” said Kim Patrick Kobza (http://www. ingagenetworks. com/team/kim-kobza), President and CEO of INgage Networks. “Her leadership is fundamental to INgage Networks’ core values and belief systems, and her expertise is vital to healthy customer relationships and account growth.”

“A focus on customer experience is taking hold in the marketplace as companies realize that it’s more than customer service,” said Christine Buonocore, INgage Networks’ new VP of Customer Experience. “We have an exceptional team at INgage Networks to ensure that the full experience – from A to Z – is delivered to our customers, providing them with confidence and ensuring them they’ve made the right decision to do business with us.“

Christine brings 20 years of expertise in business strategy, client relations, people management and operational excellence, including a decade in various leadership positions with Pcubed, a global firm specializing in enterprise project management for its Fortune 500 clientele. During her tenure at Pcubed, she served as CEO and Executive Director responsible for global strategy and operations for the MPUG division, a partnership with Microsoft focused on building community/social networks for its MS Project customers and partners. Accredited in public relations, Christine holds a BA degree from Duke University and an MBA in Global Management, General Management, and Marketing from the University of Florida.

About INgage Networks
Established in 1999, INgage Networks provides award-winning enterprise social software and services that enables organizations to collaborate online with their networks of employees, customers and partners to gain real-time intelligence. The company's SaaS solution ELAvate has been voted the software industry’s “Best Social Networking Solution,” and includes a mobile marketing application, advanced analytics and Social CRM integration to drive actionable results. Visit www. ingagenetworks. com.

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