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Diverse Group Releases First-of-its-Kind Report Measuring Agriculture Sustainability

2011-06-06T14:48:00.000-07:00

Diverse Group Releases First-of-its-Kind Report Measuring Agriculture Sustainability

Findings show promising trends in reducing environmental footprint of crop production.

San Antonio (PRWEB) January 12, 2009

A first-of-its-kind report released today creates a framework for measuring agriculture sustainability. Developed to inform long-term continuous improvements in agriculture production, the initial findings indicate crop production is already making progress toward reducing its environmental footprint. The Environmental Resource Indicators report was released at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting by Field to Market, the Keystone Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture.

Field to Market is a diverse alliance representing the many links in the food chain, including grower organizations, agribusinesses, food companies and conservation organizations. As demand continues to rise and pressures on natural resources increase, the Alliance views the report as the first step in a long-term effort to quantify and improve the environmental, socio-economic and health impacts of agriculture production. The report evaluated national-scale metrics over the past two decades for land use, water use, energy use, soil loss, and climate impact in corn, soy, cotton, and wheat production. In 2007, these crops comprised nearly 70 percent of the 305 million acres of U. S. cropland.

"Several trends are emerging. Importantly, production agriculture has become increasingly efficient, relying on fewer inputs to produce more. However, we recognize there are significant challenges ahead in meeting increased global demand in a sustainable manner," says Michael Reuter, director of conservation programs for the Central US Region of The Nature Conservancy. "These metrics will be expanded to define other attributes of sustainable agricultural production and lay the foundation for studies that will analyze additional environmental, socio-economic, and health factors."

Progress has been made. The initial index shows that soil-loss efficiency trends have improved substantially by 30 to nearly 70 percent for the four crops evaluated. Energy use per unit of output is down in corn, soybean, and cotton production by nearly 40 to more than 60 percent. Irrigated water use per unit of output has also decreased 20 percent to nearly 50 percent while carbon emissions per unit of output have dropped by about a third for these three crops. The results are intended to provide meaningful and credible information to shape knowledge-based decisions and allow tracking of trends over time. A next-generation report will assess water quality and biodiversity indicators.

These improvements are especially important when put into the context of global needs for food and fiber. Experts predict demand for agricultural goods will double by 2050 as global population increases by an additional 3 billion people. Agriculture is already the predominant user of all habitable land and 70 percent of fresh water. By 2030 grain-producing land per capita will drop to just a third of what it was in 1950, while the World Water Council predicts in just a decade we will need 17 percent more water than is available to feed the world. The industry is working diligently on collaborative solutions to meet these challenges.

"Increased productivity and improved natural resource management will be vitally important as we seek to feed, fuel and clothe our growing world population on the same amount or even less land in the decades ahead," says Kevin Rogers, cotton grower from Arizona. "The best opportunity to achieve this goal is for all groups in the chain to work collaboratively. Participation from farmers and the conservation organizations is vitally important to success."

In addition to the findings, the report is significant for its direction toward creating a comprehensive methodology that can become the standard for measuring agriculture sustainability. Field to Market conducted a broad-based peer-review process that included 17 experts from universities, government and other institutions to help enhance the methodology.

"The peer-review process allowed us to add many different and fresh perspectives to the body of work, allowing for a very objective product," says Marty Matlock, area director of the Center for Agricultural and Rural Sustainability at the University of Arkansas, who incorporated peer-review comments. "The most valuable aspect of the group's work has been bringing together very diverse interests and creating mutual understanding and acceptance of one another's concerns."

Most notably, Field to Market seeks to work with farmers to identify and create best practices that can drive future improvements. The Alliance is beginning an industry-wide dialogue that will lead to programs for continued improvement of economically and environmentally friendly food and fiber production. The group is also creating an online calculator to help individual growers assess the efficiency of their operations, along with cataloging advice from experts and other growers that will help advance future sustainability efforts.

"Increasingly we're hearing from our consumers who want to make sustainable food and fiber choices," says John Wolf, vice president of ingredients, commodities and risk management at Kellogg Company. "It's important consumers understand the progress already being made while recognizing that bringing the entire supply chain together is critical to continue making advances from the farm fields to the supermarket shelves."

Field to Market is just beginning its efforts to develop and improve sustainability metrics and create practices to promote continuous improvement throughout the agriculture food chain. The group is currently finalizing water quality and biodiversity indicators and expects to issue a next-generation report that assesses these in mid-2009. Future reports will consider additional environmental impacts as well as socio-economic and health factors.

An executive summary and full report can be accessed at http://keystone. org/spp/env-sustain_ag. html (http://keystone. org/spp/env-sustain_ag. html). Field to Market, the Keystone Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, defines agricultural sustainability as meeting the needs of the present while improving the ability to feed future generations by focusing on increasing ag productivity while decreasing environmental impact, improving human health through access to safe, nutritious food and improving social and economic well-being of rural communities. The Alliance is facilitated by the Keystone Center, a neutral, non-profit organization specializing in collaborative decision-making processes for environment, energy, and health policy issues.

Field to Market members include: American Farm Bureau Federation; American Soybean Association; Bayer CropScience; Bunge; Cargill, Incorporated; ConAgra Foods; Conservation International; Cotton Incorporated; DuPont; Fleishman-Hillard; General Mills; Grocery Manufacturers Association; John Deere; Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences; Mars, Incorporated; Monsanto Company; National Association of Conservation Districts; National Association of Wheat Growers; National Corn Growers Association; National Cotton Council of America; National Potato Council; Syngenta; The Coca-Cola Company; The Fertilizer Institute; Kellogg Company; The Nature Conservancy; United Soybean Board; and World Wildlife Fund.

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Neuropsychonline, the Most Comprehensive and Fully Researched Cognitive Skills Training Program Available

2011-06-06T10:29:00.000-07:00

Neuropsychonline, the Most Comprehensive and Fully Researched Cognitive Skills Training Program Available

Neuropsychonline is a subscription website providing web based, clinical applications for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of injury, disease or anomaly of the central nervous system.

Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) January 20, 2010

Psychological Software Service announces the latest update of Neuropsychonline for the treatment of cognitive problems stemming from traumatic brain injury, stroke, alcohol abuse, schizophrenia, attention deficit, learning disabilities and a host of other etiologies. Neuropsychonline is currently being used for rehabilitation treatment in over 300 facilities including four US Military Bases and five US Veteran's Administration Medical Centers. It is being used by clinicians in 27 countries around the world.

Psychological Software Service (PSS) has been providing scientific, evidence-based software applications for cognitive rehabilitation therapy for 25 Years and online professional cognitive rehabilitation applications since 2001. Dr. Odie Bracy, practicing clinical neuropsychologist and President of Psychological Software Service, has devoted his career to the research, development and clinical implementation of these comprehensive and very well designed therapy systems. The Neuroscience Center of Indianapolis and Dr. Bracy have played a major role in the research and development of computerized applications for examination, diagnostics and treatment dating back to 1981. The original PSSCogRehab Cognitive Rehabilitation System, developed by Dr. Bracy and first released in 1982, has been used in over 3000 facilites around the world and tens of thousands of patients have benefitted from this work. It is still being used by hundreds of facilities.

In 2001 Dr. Bracy took his work over to the Internet with the introduction of his Neuropsychonline system (www. neuropsychonline. com). It was truly the first such clinical system on the internet and was among the first of the rich internet applications that provide interactive programs and applications that run directly in your web browser. Now, after nine years of online clinical use, evolution and refinement Neuropsychonline provides the most comprehensive and fully researched cognitive skills training program available.

There is now an abundance of research supporting cognitive rehabilitation therapy, most of which was conducted with the use of computer assisted delivery. In fact, most of the major research projects in this area have utilized one of Dr. Bracy's therapy systems. An annotated bibliography, in the Research section of the Neuropsychonline website, reviews published research in which the investigators utilized the original PSSCogRehab therapy system or Neuropsychonline to produce significant results for their patient participants. Some of the currently ongoing clinical research and clinical trials utilizing Neuropsychonline or the children's spin off version of it, Challenging Our Minds (www. challenging-our-minds. com) include:

Computer-Based Cognitive Remediation in Adolescents with Velocardiofacial Syndrome -- SUNY Upstate Medical University -- Dr. Wendy Kates, Principal Investigator Computer Assisted Cognitive Rehabilitation (CACR) for Substance Abusers -- Addiction and Family Research Group -- University of Rochester -- Dr. William Fals-Stewart -- Principal Investigator Longitudinal Individualized Analysis of Computer-Based Cognitive Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis -- Baylor College of Medicine -- Dr. Francisco Perez -- Principal Investigator [See Research Poster] Computer Assisted Cognitive Rehabilitation for Cognitive Impairment due to Multiple Sclerosis -- University of Texas at Austin, School of Nursing -- Dr. Alexa Stuifbergen -- Principal Investigator Cognitive Rehabilitation for Commercial Airline Pilots Affected by Alcohol Abuse -- Neuroscience Center of Indianapolis -- Dr. Odie Bracy & Dr. Randy Georgemiller -- Principal Investigators Cognitive Intervention for College Students with Learning Disability -- University of Illinois - Springfield -- Dr. Sheryl Reminger -- Principal Investigator Cognitive Enhancement Therapy for Those with Schizophrenia -- Plan of Ohio -- Dr. Sam Flesher -- Principal Investigator Cognitive Enhancement Therapy for Early-Course Schizophrenia -- University of Pittsburgh and Western Psychiatric Institute -- Dr. Shaun Eack -- Principal Investigator

In developing the Neuropsychonline Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy System Dr. Bracy applied everything learned over the 25 year time span in this field to make this system the very best it can be for the treatment of our patients with brain function impairment from whatever cause. The system consists of six Tracks of exercises addressing:

Attention Skills Executive Skills Memory Skills Visuospatial Skills Problem Solving Skills and Communication Skills

Neuropsychonline currently has 72 fully functional tasks online and ready to use with four levels of skill in all but three of those tasks. The Tasks within each Track are already arranged in the most appropriate protocol/order for presentation to the patient. Patients' performance is continuously assessed by the system and they are automatically passed up to the next level when performance reaches a certain criterion. The Automated Rx path advances a patient to the next Task within a Track when the current Task is fully mastered, however, under the Manual Control path, the therapist can modify Rxs and choose what will be presented to the patient. With just a click on a menu item presented on the therapist control panel screen the therapist can Add a new patient, Select the patient from a roster, Write a Rx, Run a task with a patient, Create Chart Notes, View/Print a patient's data table or progress report or Sign Up a patient for home-based therapy.

Neuropsychonline provides the clinician/therapist with unlimited use of the software to assess, diagnose, write clinical reports about and treat an unlimited number of patients. Since NPO is delivered over the internet, one can login from any computer, anywhere, to run reports or do therapy with a patient. Use with patients within the facility incurs no additional charges while use of the system outside of the facility (i. e. at home use) requires a separate patient subscription.

Neuropsychonline was designed for use by psychologists, physicians, speech therapists, occupational therapists and other qualified professionals in their private practices and/or hospital/healthcare systems. Free trials are available for qualified professionals. Visit the website and request your free trial.

To learn more about Neuropsychonline visit https://www. neuropsychonline. com/ (https://www. neuropsychonline. com/) or to learn about all of the software offered by Psychological Software Service visit http://www. psychological-software. com/ (http://www. psychological-software. com/).

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Georgette Klinger Employees File Class Action Lawsuit for Their Day 'At the Spa' In Federal Court

2011-06-05T13:02:00.000-07:00

Georgette Klinger Employees File Class Action Lawsuit for Their Day 'At the Spa' In Federal Court

Klinger Closed Abruptly Without Paying Over Three Hundred Employees

Newark, NJ (PRWEB) March 4, 2008

A Class Action Lawsuit on behalf of over 300 Georgette Klinger Spa employees was filed in U. S. Bankruptcy Court, New Jersey, Case No. 07-20464(RG). Klinger filed for bankruptcy in about July, 2007 in the District of New Jersey because their principal office was located there. The Complaint demands Klinger pay hundreds of thousands in unpaid wages and benefits due employees. The suit, filed by attorney Susan Chana Lask (www. appellate-brief. com), on behalf of the employees seeks class action status to represent each of the over 300 employees affected. Should they prevail, each employee who was summarily fired would benefit.

Klinger abruptly closed its doors to employees and customers without warning on December 18, 2007, despite knowing they allegedly filed a July, 2007 bankruptcy and would close. The lawsuit holds Klinger liable for never notifying its employees 60 days before closing as mandated by federal law called the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, or WARN. WARN mandates employers with over 100 employees to give 60 days notice of a closing. "All those dedicated employees who provided massages, facials and skin care that kept Klinger going for years will now have their day at the spa in Federal Court. They must be paid," said Susan Chana Lask, attorney for the employees. WARN includes back pay and benefits for up to the entire 60-day period during which employees and the community should have been notified. In addition, the WARN Act provides for payment of additional penalties to the community through a civil penalty of up to $500 for each day of violation, up to the full 60-days, that notice was not given.

The Complaint alleges Klinger used the employees to work for the company up to the day of closing then shut their doors without warning and never paid them for two weeks wages. The employees lost wages and their family health insurance benefits without warning. The massive layoff violated employee rights under federal law according to the Complaint. Plaintiff Eugenia Sakharny, representing the class, wants her wages, "We thought something was wrong when they started taking supplies off the shelves and there were no more towels for customers, but management told us everything was ok." Presently, the Georgette Klinger case is a Chapter 7 filing in the New Jersey Bankruptcy Court. In Bankruptcy proceedings, secured creditors are first in priority to be paid, then employees are to be paid.

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A New Non-profit Organization has been Formed for Support of People with Osteonecrosis/Avascular Necrosis; The ON/AVN Support Group International Association, Inc

2011-06-05T07:11:00.000-07:00

A New Non-profit Organization has been Formed for Support of People with Osteonecrosis/Avascular Necrosis; The ON/AVN Support Group International Association, Inc

Osteonecrosis/Avascular necrosis (ON/AVN) is a very serious bone disease that causes once-healthy and normal bones and joints to die. Second only to bone cancer in pain, it can ruin people’s lives by taking away their ability to walk, and most often to work, and to lead an otherwise normal life. Treatments are very few and do not work for all, and worse, there is no cure for it.

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) December 2, 2005

The ON/AVN Support Group International Association Inc Announces Sponsorship The Hospital for Special Surgery Manhattan NY to Research Osteonecrosis/Avascular Necrosis

Goal to raise $170,000 to fund project, counting on the public's help and awareness to Osteonecrosis/Avascular Necrosis. First and foremost aim is to educate the world about this silent killer of bones that is known as ON/AVN. The organization is by ON/AVN patients for ON/AVN patients. Offers practical and emotional support to a membership which spans the globe.

A new, non-profit organization has been formed for the support of anyone with Osteonecrosis/Avascular Necrosis ON/AVN. The ON/AVN Support Group International Association, Inc. The organization is by ON/AVN patients for ON/AVN patients, offers practical and emotional support to a membership that spans the globe.

ON/AVN is a very serious bone disease that causes once-healthy and normal bones and joints to die. Second only to bone cancer in pain and destruction, it can ruin people’s lives by taking away their mobility, their ability to work, and ability to lead an otherwise normal life. Treatments are very few and do not work for all, and unfortunately, there is no cure for it. Usually, ON/AVN leads to joint replacements, or other painful and costly bone surgeries. People with multiple-site ON/AVN are the most unfortunate of all, facing a lifetime of surgeries, pain, and disability. It is a disease that can quickly plunge an average family into financial ruin. Tragically, it is now striking more people than ever before who are below the age of 30. They are, in effect, suffering some of the ravages of old age far ahead of their time. Presently, more than 20,000 new cases are being diagnosed every year, robbing people of their lives as they once lived them. Ironically, a very good and powerful group of steroidal medications is responsible for a great many of the cases of ON/AVN, but medical science has yet to figure out why this is happening to some, but not all, who take them.

The support group helps people to understand ON/AVN, and helps them to find correct and current information on it. Belief in education is the key and that knowledge is power. The more a victim knows about ON/AVN, the better are his chances of making the right decisions for his medical care and treatment. Offered is emotional support as well, since the average person knows little about ON/AVN or the effects it can have on a his or her life.

The official Spokesperson, Mr. Bob Wall, a Hollywood director and producer, is also a star of movies and TV, and is a close friend and business partner of Mr. Chuck Norris, and a Grandmaster of Martial Arts in his own right. Together with Chuck Norris and 50 other founding members, their World Black Belt organization has pledged to help. View their website at http://worldblackbelt. com/ (http://worldblackbelt. com/)

First and foremost aim is to educate the world about this silent killer of bones that has come to know as ON/AVN. We need to educate everyone, including governmental agencies and the medical world at large, as to the seriousness of ON/AVN. It robs a person of his ability to provide for himself and his family; nothing could be more tragic than that.

Second aim is to provide understanding, comfort, and a return to self-esteem for the members. This insidious disease takes away a sense of self worth, making all who suffer old before their time, and robs the families of a happy, fully functioning family member.

Third aim is to help fund a research program. As of this writing, the organization has been accepted by the Hospital for Special Surgery, Manhattan, NY, to sponsor a research project for a cure for AVN. Goal to raise a total of $170,000 to help fund this project and must rely upon the public’s help and conscience to reach that goal. Please go to web site: http://osteonecrosisavnsupport. org (http://osteonecrosisavnsupport. org)

It is a disease, this silent killer of joints and bones, that must be stopped.

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PartnerCentric Sponsors Holiday Contest with Prizes Worth $70,000

2011-06-04T03:31:00.000-07:00

PartnerCentric Sponsors Holiday Contest with Prizes Worth $70,000

PartnerCentric, an international leader among outsourced affiliate marketing and management companies, today announced it has partnered with a variety of their clients to sponsor ÂThe Ultimate Holiday ContestÂ for those who promote their marketing campaigns.

Santa Barbara, CA (PRWEB) November 10, 2004

PartnerCentric has partnered with 16 e-commerce advertisers in order to offer $70,000 worth of prizes, including a domestic vacation worth more than $10,000, cash prizes of as much as $40,000 and new furniture, among other prizes to their clientsÂ affiliates.

"We at PartnerCentric value the people who help our merchants promote their campaigns, and we want to not only reward those people who work so hard to market these products and services online, but also to make it exciting and fun," said Linda Woods, President/CEO of PartnerCentric.

Participants enter the contest by choosing which products and services they wish to promote and then joining that affiliate program. Prizes are awarded based on each individual's performance during the months of November and December. PartnerCentric will recognize affiliate marketers and award prizes for the following categories: top performer, most improved, best rookie and other categories designed to allow all sizes of affiliate publishers to win. The contest ends at midnight on Dec. 31, 2004.

There are two cash grand prizes; $20,000 cash for the top performer in the 4LowRates. com program and $10,000 cash in the MyPayDayLoan. com program. In addition, another grand prize is a trip for two worth more than $10,000 offered by National Geographic. The trip will take the winner and a guest on an eight-day journey on board a vintage Pullman train car through western America's National Parks, including the Grand Canyon, Zion, Yellowstone and the Grand Teton. Many other cash prizes, gift certificates and great products like furniture, vitamins, software and movie memorabilia are also being offered.

"This contest gives us the opportunity to energize our top affiliate partners, and also gives people who are new to our network a chance to shine," Woods said. "We recognize how hard our partners must work to get their messages across to consumers during the busy holiday shopping season, and this contest is our way of saying thanks for their efforts."

PartnerCentric merchants who are participating in the contest are: 4LowRates. com, MyPayDayLoan. com, National Geographic, 21st Century Insurance, UEShop. com, NicheRetail. com, ChatDollars. com, 911healthshop, BeerMachine. com, WildDivine. com, GiftCards. com, LifeScript. com, GeneTree. com, JingleGram. com, MasterReplica. com and Cosmond. com. The programs utilize multiple affiliate marketing networks including Commission Junction, DirectTrack and MyAffiliateProgram.

About PartnerCentric

PartnerCentric, Inc., was founded by Linda Woods for the purpose of providing the very best in

Online marketing management and consulting services. Linda has long been known in the marketing industry as the Affiliate Goddess. At PartnerCentric she has paired her no-nonsense approach to marketing with one of the best marketing teams in the business. The PartnerCentric team consists of experts in every aspect of affiliate marketing -- from customer service and strategic planning to public relations and search engine optimization. PartnerCentric brings a team approach to every client, giving help and support in all areas.

Visit our website at http://www. partnercentric. com (http://www. partnercentric. com)

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HGA Architects Complete Design for New Visual & Performing Arts Complex and Student Services Center at Cabrillo Community College

2011-06-04T01:46:00.000-07:00

HGA Architects Complete Design for New Visual & Performing Arts Complex and Student Services Center at Cabrillo Community College

$43 Million Projects to Prepare Campus for Expansion SAN FRANCISCO/APTOS, Calif.ÂAugust 24, 2004ÂHGA Architects (www. hga. com), a full-service architecture, planning and engineering firm in San Francisco has completed the final design for the new $28 million Visual & Performing Arts Complex and the $15 million Student Services Center at Cabrillo Community College in Aptos, Calif.

SAN FRANCISCO/APTOS, CA (PRWEB) August 26, 2004

HGA Architects (www. hga. com), a full-service architecture, planning and engineering firm in San Francisco has completed the final design for the new $28 million Visual & Performing Arts Complex and the $15 million Student Services Center at Cabrillo Community College in Aptos, Calif.

According to Fredric Sherman, AIA, HGA has already supervised an extensive master plan which focuses on replacing many of the aging facilities throughout the campus, which was originally built in 1959.

ÂCabrillo CollegeÂs visual and performing arts program is one of the best in the country for a school its size; thus, they wanted to create one of the nationÂs finest recital halls and a state-of-the-art theater as well,Â said Sherman. ÂBy working within a central dynamic that forms the campus nucleus, the college is assuring that future generations will be taught in buildings easily adaptable to teaching methods developed decades from now,Â he added.

To achieve the academic neighborhood environment that was created during the planning process, the 125,000-square-foot Visual and Performing Arts Complex is comprised of four buildings placed in a ÂquadÂ format. Connected by open courtyards and arcades, the Complex will not only meet CabrilloÂs extended arts curriculum, but also

Create the option of embracing surrounding communities by offering its facilities for local theatrical productions.

HGA is responsible for all mechanical, electrical and structural engineering. The landscape architect is Land Studio of Berkeley, Calif. while Arup Consulting Engineers in San Francisco is the acoustical engineer.

The architectural style of the new 52,000-square-foot Student Services Center will merge flawlessly with the Monterey Bay-style campus architecture while meeting sustainable design aspects. The building, with direct ocean views, houses student services, a bookstore, dining areas, a computer resource center and conference facilities. HGA is overseeing all mechanical, electrical and structural engineering. Bowman Williams is the civil engineer and Land Studio is the landscape architect.

The anticipated completion date for the Visual & Performing Arts complex is 2007; the Student Services Center is expected to open in early 2006.

HGA Architects is a full-service architecture, engineering and planning firm with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento, Calif.; Minneapolis and Rochester, Minn.; and Milwaukee, Wisc. Founded in 1953, the firm has become known for its innovative design, having won three national AIA design awards and over 120 state and local awards. HGA creates innovative design for healthcare, arts, community and education projects as well as corporate and institutional facilities. For more information, visit www. hga. com.

WTS The JD Edwards Application Hosting Leader Announces 20% Increase In Revenue

2011-06-02T08:36:00.000-07:00

WTS The JD Edwards Application Hosting Leader Announces 20% Increase In Revenue

WTS, Inc., a leader in application hosting for JD Edwards enterprise software announced year end results for its fiscal year ending October 31, 2006. WTS' record year included a 20 percent increase in revenue from fiscal year 2005 and was their sixth consecutive year of profitability.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) January 16, 2007

Since its inception in 1997, WTS at www. wts. com has experienced 23 percent compound revenue growth. The company's steady progress can be attributed to its focus on customer satisfaction and its commitment to delivering exceptional hosting, remote applications management, and disaster recovery services to companies running Oracle Corporation's JD Edwards software products.

"Our company continues its leadership position in the JD Edwards marketplace. Our unmatched expertise in delivering JD Edwards hosted solutions and our commitment to customer service are the cornerstones of our continued success," said WTS President and CEO, Thomas Hughes.

"Our corporate performance over the last year was outstanding and our sales exceeded our own revenue forecasts," said WTS Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Greg Giordano. "Our ability to achieve higher hosting revenues, improved operating margins, and profit was driven by a focus on operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and our strategic partnership with Oracle."

WTS had key wins in multiple industries including pharmaceuticals, distribution, wine production, construction, and health care which demonstrates the broad appeal of hosted solutions. WTS' new customers experience the benefits of JD Edwards business software and managed IT infrastructure--allowing their end users to focus on the company's core business.

About WTS

WTS, Inc. provides a wide range of services for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and JD Edwards World customers including Hosting, Remote Applications Management, Disaster Recovery and complementary product support. Our customers benefit from an industry-proven solution that increases efficiency, enables business and technology change, and reduces IT risk. Oracle® (NASDAQ: ORCL) holds a significant equity interest in WTS. Founded in 1997, WTS is a privately-held corporation, with headquarters in Seattle, Washington. Additional information about WTS is available at www. wts. com.

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21st Century Box - Biggest Thing Since The Beatles

2011-06-01T10:55:00.000-07:00

21st Century Box - Biggest Thing Since The Beatles

The Bripod will be used by more people than The i-pod. The latest patented technology in Death Care Burial Systems.

Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) August 5, 2010

A British, Manchester based business man has developed and patented the latest technology in Death Care Burial Systems. Brian Fisher the CEO for the BripOD Grave Safe Company says "This is one of the first major changes in Burials for over a million years, and treats the deceased with the total respect they deserve."

This product is 100% enviromentally friendly, it is clean, safe, dry and sanitary, and a gentler enviroment for the casket. A superb containment for fluid retention and moisture management, ideal for pandemics, epidemics, natural disasters, terrorism and foot and mouth disease. The BripOD Grave Safe has numerous brilliant advantages over traditional burials for example real estate management, health & safety management, multiple interring, space saving, relocatable and adaptable to all ground conditions and much, much more.

The BripOD makes a so called 'Green Burial' totally green and clean, a major contender for cutting back on ground and water contamintaion in all cemetries and their surrounding areas and above all the prevention of millions of unexplainable diseases.

Brian who is currently in LA for the next week said " This is a worldwide billion dollar industry and the BripOD should be used all over the world and will make a major contribution to saving the earth - it definetly ticks all the boxes - excuse the pun!"

Brian, who is looking to roll this product out globally is looking forward to hearing from enviromentalists and government bodies etc worldwide who are intrgued by this new system.

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Visions Do Come True! Bryan Mallindine's Vision of 2006 Bears Fruition - Launching of Movement Therapy Foundation

2011-05-28T15:02:00.000-07:00

Visions Do Come True! Bryan Mallindine's Vision of 2006 Bears Fruition - Launching of Movement Therapy Foundation

New Movement Therapy Foundation is formed and launched

Calsbad, CA (PRWEB) September 15, 2009

"Visions do come true", says "Bryan Mallindine, Certified National Speaker and expert on Movement Therapy strategies. Back in 2006 Mallindine had a vision for a Movement Therapy Foundation whose mission would be "To educate communities about Movement Therapy through education, training, demonstrations, workshops and programming in mass-media markets".

"For several years, Mallindine has been doing training on Movement Therapy and issuing CEU's to attendees. However, he has always felt that the subject of Movement Therapy is not totally understood, or what the benefits could mean for people who have movement therapy issues. Therefore, launching the Movement Therapy Foundation could provide a clear vision of the organization:"
To educate able-bodied and mobility challenged individuals about the essential and transformative elements of Movement Therapy. To educate the medical and scientific communities that Movement Therapy is one of the primary agents for health. To ensure that Movement Therapy is a primary component of enhanced positive patient outcomes...

"The Foundation was started with a generous grant from The Tichi Wilkerson Kassel Parkinson's Foundation, which was established by her husband, Arthur Kassel and associates. The foundation supports research into the basic causes, treatment, and consequences of Parkinson's disease as well as how best to ensure that patients receive the best available therapeutic alternatives, access to the most up-to-date equipment, and is the forefront of Movement Therapy. Mr. Kassel also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Flexiciser™ International, a company on the leading edge of creating Movement Therapy equipment globally", says Bryan Mallindine.

The new foundation was launched on August 1, 2009, and has already attracted dynamic individuals who will be serving on its advisory board. The advisory board members include: Bryan Mallindine, Chairman, Ruthee Goldkorn, Advocate and the Executive Director of the Ms Wheelchair Ca nonprofit organization, Cherilyn Lee, Ph. D., RN Practitioner and Health Clinic owner, Madonna Long, Congressional Advocate, Susan Rotchy, Mobility Advocate, John DePrima, New York Entrepreneur and David Korse, CEO of Abilities Expo.

Serving as staff are Robbie Motter, Interim Executive Director, Marino Tiongco, Accountant, and Laura Jorge, Executive Assistant, all of whom bring years of expertise to this new 601 c3 non profit organization.

"We are very excited about the great advisory board and staff that have come together to launch this foundation. The Foundation will also be reaching out to form some great strategic partnerships across the globe, to work united to move the vision and mission forward.
"We are currently working with our web developer and graphics designer to get the website launched within the next month. The web address will be www. movementtherapyfoundation. org ", says Bryan Mallindine, Advisory Board Chairman.

For more information on the Movement Therapy Foundation contact Robbie Motter, Interim Executive Director at 888-244-4420.

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Neutracuetical Company Releases Vitamin D Enhanced HeartShot™ Supplement

2011-05-27T02:10:00.000-07:00

Neutracuetical Company Releases Vitamin D Enhanced HeartShot™ Supplement

Dwight Lundell, MD and Chief Medical Officer for Asantae announced the release of its Vitamin D enhanced HeartShot™ supplement for help in the prevention of heart disease.

Scottsdale, AZ (Vocus) May 15, 2009

Asantae, (www. asantae. com)] a neutracuetical manufacturer and distribution company, announced the release of the Vitamin D enhanced HeartShot™ dietary supplement which is a best seller for the company.

HeartShot™ was developed to be the highest quality anti-inflammatory nutritional product on the market today. The latest research shows:
most people are deficient in Vitamin D which is a vitally important vitamin Vitamin D is a significant component for reducing inflammation and improving immunity

Due to these two new developments, Dr. Lundell, MD and Chief Medical Officer for Asantae felt it was very important to add Vitamin D to the HeartShot™ formula in order to further increase its anti-inflammatory capabilities.

Another improvement for HeartShot™ is a higher quality microencapsulation. This will make for better bioavailability.

Dr. Dwight Lundell, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Asantae and author of the best selling book, The Cure for Heart Disease (www. thecureforheartdisease. net)] stated, "We are all committed at Asantae to develop and bring to market the finest nutritional supplements available today. Anyone who has read my best selling book knows heart disease can be prevented once a person has the understanding of what really causes heart disease and takes the proper action. HeartShot™ is the first step."

Dr. Lundell's no-nonsense approach to science and medicine, and his caring attitude toward patients, has helped guide his career transformation from surgeon to formulator, author, lecturer, and founder of the Healthy Humans Foundation (http://healthyhumansfoundation. org/).

Asantae also makes and distributes other all-natural neutracuetical products for maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Asantae (www. asantae. com)] is a distributor based company for individuals interested in building a business for long term residual income in the health and wellness industry, a multi-billion dollar industry and growing. The company supports its distributor base with numerous marketing and sales materials, making it easy and inexpensive for a person to start their own home based business.

Persons wanting more information on HeartShot™ or the business should go to the company's website at www. asantae. com.

Dr. Lundell is available for media interviews and speaking engagements nationally either on his book "The Cure for Heart Disease" or Asantae.

CONTACT:

Lee Taylor
Director of Communications
310-707-1601

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Healthy Weight Loss

2011-05-25T19:14:00.000-07:00

Healthy Weight Loss

You can lose weight and be healthier. Did you know that it is now possible to drop up to 14 pounds in only 7 days? The "Negative Calorie Diet" makes it within your reach.

(PRWEB) November 5, 2004

A new diet program is getting increasingly popular due to the huge success it has achieved in a very short period of time. http://ycvtx. url. cjb. net (http://ycvtx. url. cjb. net) has been launched to help people who want to lose weight by controling their diets. Applying proper techniques can result in massive weight loss.

In order for your body to use the food you eat, the food itself must go through physical and chemical changes i. e., Your digestive system. Your digestive system "breaks down and processes" everything you consume. The process starts by chewing. Then your esophagus moves everything down to your stomach. This usually takes anywhere from a few minutes, to a half hour.

For about 4 hours, your stomach mixes the food up with acid and sends everything down to your small intestine. For approximately another 4 hours, your small intestine receives very strong alkaline (digestive) juices from your gallbladder and pancreas. These digestive juices mix with the now liquified food and your body starts to absorb it.

Giving proper and carefully planned food to our digestive system can result in considerably high weight loss. This is what you are taught in detail at http://ycvtx. url. cjb. net/ (http://ycvtx. url. cjb. net/)

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Amentra to Speak at the Agile 2006 Conference

2011-05-25T04:17:00.000-07:00

Amentra to Speak at the Agile 2006 Conference

Amentra will be presenting on automating functional Web application tests.

Richmond, Virginia (PRWEB) July 24, 2006 -

Amentra, Inc., an industry leader in business and technology consulting, will be presenting at the Agile 2006 conference on Wednesday, July 26th. Marc Kellogg, Consultant at Amentra, will be speaking about automating functional Web Application tests using Selenium.

A comprehensive set of automated tests can guarantee a low defect rate and enhance functional regression. Selenium, an open-source tool, adds functional, in-browser tests to the automated test bed for web applications. Adding Selenium tests into a continuous integration process for web application development provides valuable early feedback about functional continuity and provides early warnings about unexpected changes during the development cycle.

For more detail on Marc's presentation: http://www. agile2006.org/program/Program#_Toc137388263 (http://www. agile2006.org/program/Program#_Toc137388263)

Agile 2006

Agile 2006 will be an exciting conference about techniques and technologies, attitudes and policies, research and experience, and the management and development sides of agile software development. The agile approach focuses on delivering business value early in the project lifetime and being able to incorporate emergent requirements. It accentuates the use of rich, informal communication channels and frequent delivery of running, tested systems, while attending to the human component of software development.

About Amentra, Inc.

Amentra, Inc. offers a distinctively different approach to business and IT consulting. By helping clients deploy mission critical business systems through a formal, experience proven mentoring and software development program, Amentra has earned industry accolades for combining two areas that have historically been separate service offerings into a single solution: deliverable-based project solutions integrated with IT Mentoring. Amentra specializes in expertise in retail, insurance, healthcare, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, finance, and government. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Amentra also has regional offices in Washington, DC, Charlotte, NC, Tampa, FL and Philadelphia, PA. Amentra's web address is http://www. amentra. com (http://www. amentra. com).

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Dude! Where Is My Identity?

2011-05-25T00:47:00.000-07:00

Dude! Where Is My Identity?

Your personal data is valuable. Your data is in demand. Your private data is everywhere. Secure Your Data With the BioCert® ClipBio™ Pro, now at a lower price of $99.95 –- now with applications to secure the host PC from Comodo.

Freeland, WA (PRWEB) August 21, 2006

iQBio, Inc. http://www. iqbio. com (a subsidiary of the security firm Artemis Solutions Group) http://www. artemis-usa. com announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement to distribute Comodo Security Group’s http://www. comodo. com PC Security Suite free of charge to each customer that purchases its BioCert® ClipBio™ Pro 1GB biometric flash drive. To coincide with this announcement, iQBio is also lowering the price of their secure BioCert® ClipBio™ Pro 1GB biometric flash drive from $129.95 to a groundbreaking price of $99.95 available through http://www. clipbio. com and through their growing network of international distributors, resellers and solutions providers.

The BioCert® ClipBio™ Pro 1GB biometric flash drive was introduced in May of 2006 to great reviews and fanfare. Now iQBio is substantially increasing the value proposition of the ClipBio Pro by offering a complete suite of security products to secure the host PC – FREE for life through their partner Comodo.

This suite of free desktop security solutions valued at over $200.00 (with no subscription or renewal fees) includes:

Firewall – rated an Editor’s Choice by PC Magazine VerificationEngine – the anti-phishing solution that authenticates web content Anti SPAM – uses challenge/ response technology to clear inbox of SPAM E-Mail Certificates – allows you to digitally sign and encrypt emails Back-Up - utility that allows users to quickly and easily create backup copies of critical files.

Numerous Government regulations including HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and other Federal, State and Local laws regulate the secure access to ANY individually identifiable data held by healthcare professionals, employers, banks, financial institutions, brokerage houses, businesses and just about every other type of entity that stores or uses this data.

“There are heavy financial penalties and even prison time involved for breaches of personal data privacy regulations (or so we are told). Yet no one at the Federal or State level is holding any person or organization accountable for their unbelievable incompetence with regard to their stewardship of private data. Believe me when I say that your data is out there, it is valuable and it is readily accessible. Please secure your data! Our BioCert® ClipBio™ Pro 1GB biometric flash drive represents one of the best values for securing private data. Each ClipBio™ Pro fingerprint biometric flash drive secures your portable data with a swipe of your finger.” States James Childers – CEO of iQBio.

In a classic “don’t let this happen to you” example of what seems like a daily onslaught of security breaches, the University of Kentucky announced in June of this year that a faculty member in the School of Human Environmental Services reported a USB flash memory drive was stolen from his office. The most shocking revelation about this theft was that he believed this drive contained the records of up to 6500 present and former students that enrolled in his courses from 1988 through 2006.

Unbelievable as it sounds, the Professor was allowed to acquire and archive the names, class rosters, grades and even more frightening the social security numbers which the university was using as a student identifier for his students for almost a twenty year period. This information coupled with data readily available from any Internet search engine or phone book comprises everything that an identity theft criminal needs, and all of this extremely personal and valuable data was left on an unsecure flash drive no larger than the size of a pen.

The non-profit group Identity Theft Resource Center, a national non-profit organization that focuses exclusively on identity theft, based in San Diego, CA (http://www. idtheftcenter. org/breaches. pdf) has identified at least 139 incidents so far in 2006 that have been disclosed, potentially exposing more than 35 million individuals to identity theft through the negligent storage and transport of private data.

“Combining sophisticated biometrics into portable devices with best of breed desktop security provides substantially increased security to the management of portable data” said Melih Abdulhayoglu, President and CEO of Comodo. “This approach is well aligned with our strategy of incorporating prevention and detection technologies within a truly user-friendly holistic model that focuses on customer satisfaction. This solves a real customer need and helps promote greater security.”

The BioCert® ClipBio™ Pro 1GB biometric flash drive provides consumers with the latest in biometric technology to secure data, while allowing the user to securely control access to their private data with a swipe of their fingerprint. Using advanced encryption methods and a secure biometric algorithm to authorize user’s access, this flash drive optimizes functionality, security and price. To secure the host PC, Comodo is delivering a FREE suite of applications with each BioCert® ClipBio™ Pro. Consumers may purchase the ClipBio Pro directly from iQBio at http://www. clipbio. com or through many authorized iQBio Resellers world-wide.

As a developing part of its distribution strategy, iQBio is actively seeking solutions providers that specialize in the areas of personal and corporate security with which to partner in distributing and integrating the BioCert® ClipBio™ Pro and other secure products offered by the company to their clients. iQBio has been developing an active reseller channel within the USA, Canada, Europe and the UK incorporating specialty distributors, resellers, solutions providers, academic and retail.

Bret Griffith, Director of Channel Development for the Americas states “The BioCert® ClipBio™ Pro and other unique, relevant security solutions offered by iQBio offer a substantial 'value proposition' for small, medium resellers and specialty solutions providers with an expertise in security.”

A focus for iQBio is the expansion and development of its network the UK and EU marketplaces. Mr. Duncan Preen, Director of Channel Development for the UK and EU for iQBio’s subsidiary company BioCert iQBio Metrics, LTD (UK) http://www. iqbio. eu states, “The plug-and-play ClipBio Pro represents a dramatic improvement in secure portable storage devices. We have enthusiastic resellers and distributors in the EU and UK that are already showcasing these solutions to their customers and actively soliciting orders.”

About iQBio, Inc., a division of Artemis Solutions Group (http://www. iQBio. com)

ASG (http://www. artemis-usa. com) is a closely held, private security firm specializing in fingerprint biometric and smart card security solutions. With offices in the US, EU, and Canada, ASG sells directly and through its global network of resellers and system integrators best of breed biometric and smart card security systems to small & medium business and local government agencies throughout the world. ASG’s related company iQBio is tasked with design, supplier relations, manufacture and OEM manufacturing oversight and global sourcing, distribution and logistics of its solutions.

ASG markets a range of computer, software and consumer products under its properly registered and owned trademark BioCert® and BioSaf® through a network of domestic and international resellers and extensively on the Internet through their owned and operated websites.

About Comodo

Comodo is a leading global provider of Identity and Trust Assurance services on the Internet, with over 200,000 customers worldwide. Headquartered in Jersey City, NJ with global offices in the U. S., UK, Ukraine and India, the company offers businesses and consumers the intelligent security, authentication and assurance services necessary to ensure trust in online transactions.

As a leading Certification Authority, and in combination with the Digital Trust Lab, Comodo helps enterprises address digital ecommerce and infrastructure needs with reliable, third generation solutions that improve customer relationships, enhance customer trust and create efficiencies across digital ecommerce operations. Comodo's solutions include integrated Web hosting management solutions, infrastructure services, digital e-commerce services, digital certification, identity assurance, customer privacy and vulnerability management solutions. For additional information on Comodo - Creating Trust Online™ - please visit: http://www. comodo. com.

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Resolution: A Plan to Create Peace and Harmony

2011-05-23T20:45:00.000-07:00

Resolution: A Plan to Create Peace and Harmony

Pacific Way Foundation's Objectives are to foster peace. Our plan is more comprehensive than anything ever seen, and quite different. It stimulates creativity.

(PRWEB) January 4, 2004

Pacific Way Foundation, a Vancouver BC based non-profit (pacificway. org) has released a comprehensive program designed to stimulate creativity, and unify believers. The program stimulates solving problems with timely practical solutions. It also raises awareness that a prophet has or will return soon to be amongst us. Our plan, inspired and guided by the Creator, saves us from several nasty future events, and eliminates the divisive and fear laden mess that various opinions foster against peace. Our program clearly makes the world a better place. Results range from socially oriented to highly beneficial for students to healthful, yet many solutions require their fulfillment in business.

The answers begin with a short course to discover and utilize our Source of creativity. The course is key to allowing us to hear the Creator, or speak with any genuine prophet or shaman in terms they understand. Applications of the course material show a spectrum of use ranging from solving or preempting crimes, health problems or occasions where creativity is needed.

Unifying believers begins by commemorating a well-known prophet who, unbeknownst to many, had a coin minted in India in his honor 1900 years ago. His 'return', although hidden from public view, is not without its effects. Reasons for being 'hidden' are obvious. It's partly because dogma, loved in bureaucratic minds as a means to control and regulate, lurks barely seen as it kills, oppresses or imprisons people and their God-given creativity. The politics of dogma unwittingly sets the stage for wars. (This war in Iraq was foreseen 2200 years ago in the Book of Enoch.)

Money from sales by participating non-profits, of a replica of the commemorative coin, will raise funds for Pacific Way's programs. That includes documentaries, funding incentive awards, increasing literacy by multimedia means without paper books, fostering democracy, and home ownership in every country for a significant increase of capitalization. It includes plans for a progressive food accumulation to precede a foreseen five year global drought. Plans to massively increase useable water and for a far faster means of transport exist too. With Foundation objectives of peace and reverence for life in mind, the plan includes replacing firearms with a non-lethal alternative.

How are our foreseen problems solved or resolved? Our dreams provide the answers. The Creator supplies them. We apply reasoning, our knowledge and action for useful results according to our abilities.

Get In Gear at the 15th Annual Philadelphia Cycle World International Motorcycle ShowsÂ® Presented by Toyota Trucks

2011-05-22T00:20:00.000-07:00

Get In Gear at the 15th Annual Philadelphia Cycle World International Motorcycle ShowsÂ® Presented by Toyota Trucks

On January 18-20, 2002 the nationÂs largest and oldest consumer show series returns to Philadelphia's Pennsylvania Convention Center. Show features include the 2002 model line-up of ATVs, motorcycles and scooters in factory showcase displays from the industryÂs leading manufacturers; plus performance products, clothing and aftermarket accessories available for on-site purchase; product and vehicle giveaways Â and much more.

(PRWEB) January 13, 2002

Santa Ana, California Â December 18, 2001 Â January 18-20, 2002 the Cycle World International Motorcycle ShowsÂ® Presented by Toyota Trucks will return to the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The nationÂs oldest and largest consumer-oriented powersports show series is a once-a-year gathering of new model vehicles is truly a must-see event for the whole family.

An anticipated crowd of more than 46,000 area motorcycle enthusiasts will assemble to be among the first to preview the complete 2002 model line-up of ATVs, cruisers, dirt bikes, dualsports, scooters, and sport bikes in factory showcase displays from the industryÂs leading manufacturers, including Aprilia, BMW, Buell, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Moto Guzzi, Suzuki, Triumph, Victory and Yamaha. Representatives from local dealerships will be on hand to answer questions and help enthusiasts determine the perfect ride for their size and experience level.

Complementing the new vehicles is an impressive aftermarket manufacturer contingent offering everything from performance parts to the latest communications hardware and apparel. Those looking to re-furbish their wardrobe or dress up their ride will be pleased to know that many of products on display are also available for on-site purchase. Show-goers are also invited to preview the seasonÂs hottest product offerings at ÂThe FactoryÂ, a series of showcase displays boasting parts and accessories from companies such as Arai Helmets, Autocom Communication Specialists, Bridgestone Tire Company, Castrol, ChatterBox, Dowco, Inc., Dunlop Motorcycle Tires, Dynojet Research, GIVI USA, HJC Helmets, K & N Engineering, Kendon Industries, Metzeler Motorcycle Tires, Muzzys Performance Products, Prexport, Progressive Suspension, Samson Exhaust, Shoei Helmets, Suomy Helmets, Thunder Manufacturing, Travelcade/Saddlemen, Winex Helmets and Yuasa Battery, Inc.

In tribute to the days of moto-past, Cycle World Magazine will host the Cycle World Classics collection, a showcase of classic, custom and vintage motorcycles of historical significance provided by participating manufacturers.

To top it all off, one lucky consumer may win a new motorcycle or ATV by visiting the Philadelphia show. Sponsored by American Suzuki Motor Corporation, the Official Motorcycle/ATV Giveaway offers consumers a chance to win a 2002 KatanaÂ® 600 or EigerÂ 400 4x4 Automatic. Other drawings will be held throughout the show at the Product Giveaway table. In addition to great merchandise, one person has a chance to win a Bruce Brown autographed jacket from Malcolm Smith Racing compliments of Monterey Media, Inc.

Jeff DÂEntremont, Show Manager the Cycle World International Motorcycle ShowsÂ® Presented by Toyota Trucks commented: ÂWe have worked hard all year to pull together a package of exciting new features, vehicles and exhibitors that we hope will keep them coming back for years to come.Â

Tickets are available in advance on the show Web site, www. motorcycleshows. com, and on-site at the box office: adults $10; children (ages 6-11) $5; children (under 6) FREE. Groups of 20 or more are encouraged to purchase tickets online for a $2 discount or contact TEAM Powersports for information on receiving the discount at the show. Members of the American Motorcyclist Association, who show their membership cards when purchasing tickets at the box office on-site, are also eligible for a $1 rebate coupon redeemable at the AMA booth inside the show. $1-off discount coupons are also available at local participating dealers. Visit www. motorcycleshows. com for a current list of participating dealerships.

Please direct all reader inquiries to the InfoLine at (800)-331-5706 CST and (218)-723-9130 CST or to www. motorcycleshows. com. For media information, contact Nancy Larsen, telephone (907) 696-8001, fax (907) 696-8002, e-mail NLAlaska@aol. com or visit the online Media Center located at www. motorcycleshows. com. For additional information on the 2002 show series, please contact TEAM Powersports at Advanstar Communications, Inc., 201 Sandpointe Avenue, Suite 600, Santa Ana, CA, 92707, telephone (800) 854-3112, (714) 513-8400, fax (714) 513-8481 or e-mail agray@advanstar. com.

TEAM Powersports and the International Motorcycle ShowsÂ® team extends its sincere appreciation to long-time sponsors Cycle World Magazine and Toyota Trucks for their continued support and contributions to the series.

TEAM Powersports is one of the largest producers of trade shows and conventions for the powersports industry worldwide. It is part of the Advanstar Powersports Group, which includes the Cycle World International Motorcycle ShowsÂ® Presented by Toyota Trucks, the Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo, Dealernews magazine, Powersports Magazine and Sturgis Guide. Advanstar Communications Inc. is a worldwide business information company serving specialized markets with high quality information resources and integrated marketing solutions. Advanstar has 92 business magazines and directories, 79 exhibitions and conferences, numerous Web sites, and a wide range of direct marketing, database and reference products and services. Advanstar serves targeted market sectors in such industries as art, automotive, beauty, collaboration/e-learning, CRM/call center, digital media, entertainment/marketing, fashion & apparel, healthcare, internet/e-business, manufacturing and processing, pharmaceutical, powersports, science, telecommunications and travel/hospitality. The Company has over 1,300 employees and currently operates from multiple offices in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. For more information on Advanstar Communications, visit www. advanstar. com.

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Back to School Means Back to the Net for Millions of College Students

2011-05-21T21:48:00.000-07:00

Back to School Means Back to the Net for Millions of College Students

Expert tips to help the online student succeed.

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) August 30, 2005

August means the end of summer and the start of a new academic year for millions of college students. However, according to the results from a 2004 Sloan Consortium survey, for 2.6 million students, and growing, going to college means going online and not on campus.

For the online college student, preparation for the start of classes does not include packing clothes or dorm room essentials; however, it is critical for a student's success to prepare for the unique issues and circumstances they will encounter while taking college courses online.

Dr. Kenneth E. Hartman, Director of Academic Affairs at Drexel eLearning, the online subsidiary of Drexel University, offers the following ÂtipsÂ for the online college student:

Organize Your Schedule: Use an electronic calendar (e. g., Outlook) to block-out several hours per course/per week to read, write papers, communicate with your instructor and classmates, conduct online research, and participate in group discussions. Prioritize your academic commitment, as it if was a second job.

Set Expectations: Let family, friends, co-workers and others know of your obligation and commitment to your degree program. They will likely be more supportive, if they realize the priority and importance of your academics.

Meet Your Instructor: Take the initiative to contact your instructor, sharing your background, and learning more about their experience, research interests, office hours, best time to contact them online, recommended websites, etc. The better the relationship with the instructor, the better the course experience.

Tech Prep: Update your computer (operating system, web browser, applications), and then familiarize yourself with all software applications needed for the course (spreadsheets, PowerPoint, etc.). Consider creating new bookmark folders (My Favorites) for each class, and conducting a little advance web research on the course subject matter by viewing applicable websites, subject directors, and the electronic resources available online through your college library, e. g., e-journals, e-newspapers, e-periodicals, etc.

For further resources on online learning, please visit www. drexel. com/prospective (http://www. drexel. com/prospective).

A pioneer in online learning, Drexel offered an online M. S. degree in Information Systems, in 1996, marking the first time any university offered a fully online degree program. The M. S. degree is now ranked #1 in the nation by U. S. News & World Report. At present, Drexel eLearning offers a full catalog of online Bachelor's, Master's and Certificate programs in the areas of Business, Information Science and Technology, Nursing and Health professions, Engineering, and Education.

A key component to Drexel University's success with online degrees is that there is no distinction between online and on campus students. Drexel's online programs follow the same rigorous academic standards (i. e. admissions criteria, curricula accreditation and exams), are taught by the same distinguished faculty and lead to the same, quality degree students receive on campus.

About Drexel e-Learning

Drexel e-Learning, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Drexel University, specializing in innovative, Internet-based distance education programs for working professionals and corporations in the U. S. and abroad. Drexel University is continually ranked one of the best national doctoral universities by U. S.News & World Report and enjoys regional accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges & Secondary Schools. For more information about Drexel's online degrees, visit www. drexel. com or call (877) 215-0009.

Contact:

Dr. Kenneth Hartman

Drexel eLearning

(215) 895-0501

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RevolutionHealth. com Brings its First Online Health Fair to Consumers Nationwide

2011-05-21T15:07:00.000-07:00

RevolutionHealth. com Brings its First Online Health Fair to Consumers Nationwide

Revolution Health to donate up to $100,000 to participating nonprofit partners.

Washington D. C. (PRWEB) June 18, 2007

RevolutionHealth. com, a free online health and medical web site that combines expert content and online tools with the power of social networking, today announced its first online health fair to be held on June 18-30, 2007. Revolution Health is partnering with ten national nonprofit organizations that are participating with an online “booth” at the Health Fair, and for every visitor to their booth Revolution Health will make a donation to that partner for a total of up to $10,000.

Continuing with its mission to bring the focus of health care back onto consumers, RevolutionHealth. com has assembled experts from these nationally recognized nonprofit organizations to provide engaging information to consumers on specific major illnesses, including the warning signs, prevention information when applicable and steps to take to if one is diagnosed -- all online, for free and without having to leave the comfort of one’s home or office.

"RevolutionHealth. com’s online health fair (http://www. revolutionhealth. com/healthfair) is part of our broader mission to lead the health care industry in a better direction by ensuring consumers have the best tools and reliable information to live healthier,” said Steve Case, Revolution Health chairman and CEO. “While everyone has access to a lot of information, we’re providing meaningful, actionable information from the best experts for free.”

Bringing convenience to the traditional health exposition model, RevolutionHealth. com’s online health fair features information you can use from its nationally-known nonprofit partners:

1. American Kidney Fund (http://www. revolutionhealth. com/pages/american-kidney-fund-page) – Diabetes and high blood pressure are the leading causes of kidney disease. Learn the facts about kidney disease, determine your risks and take steps to protect your kidney health.
2. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (http://www. revolutionhealth. com/pages/asthma--amp--allergy-foundation) – Learn how the 60 million Americans suffering from asthma and allergies can better manage their disease.
3. Autism Speaks (http://www. revolutionhealth. com/pages/autism-speaks) – A new case of autism is diagnosed in America almost every 20 minutes. In fact, more children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with HIV/AIDS, diabetes and cancer combined. Learn the warning signs and what to do if you believe your child might be affected.
4. IBS Self Help & Support Group (http://www. revolutionhealth. com/pages/ibs-self-help-and-support-group) – Learn the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and join the largest online community for people with IBS.
5. National Alliance on Mental Illness (http://www. revolutionhealth. com/pages/national-alliance-on-mental-illness-) – With mental illness most often striking people in the prime of their lives, learn the warning signs, the treatment options and your state’s grade for its mental health care systems.
6. National Family Caregivers Association (http://www. revolutionhealth. com/pages/national-family-caregiver-association) – Approximately 50 million people provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend in a given year. NFCA provides useful information and steps to take to empower family caregivers to act on behalf of themselves and their loved ones, and to remove barriers to health and well being.
7. National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (http://www. revolutionhealth. com/pages/national-foundation-for-celiac-awareness) – 97 percent of people with celiac disease don’t know they have it. Learn the facts about this autoimmune digestive disease, the signs and symptoms, the causes, the risk factors and treatment options if you, a family member or friend have the disease.
8. National Sleep Foundation (http://www. revolutionhealth. com/pages/national-sleep-foundation) – At least 40 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders, yet more than 60 percent of adults have never been asked about the quality of their sleep by a physician. Test your “sleep IQ,” learn the top 10 steps everyone can take to get a good night’s sleep and get the latest sleep news and research.
9. The Society for Women’s Health Research (http://www. revolutionhealth. com/pages/society-for-womens-health-research) – Learn how women can be better advocates for their own health care. Find out about five key health tests for women across the lifespan and access information on conditions that affect women exclusively, differently or more frequently than men.
10. The Wellness Community – Learn vital skills that enable all people affected by cancer to regain control, reduce isolation and restore hope when faced with a cancer diagnosis. Receive free education and support resources, available online and at our local centers nationwide.

RevolutionHealth. com is also hosting two booths at the online health fair: Mom’s Essential, which provides online tools to expectant parents, and KnowYourRiskTM, which helps people calculate their risk for heart attack, stroke and diabetes, three of the most common diseases.

Visit and experience RevolutionHealth. com’s Online Health Fair.

About Revolution Health
Revolution Health Group LLC was created by AOL Co-Founder Steve Case to create products and services that empower people by putting them at the center of the health system. The cornerstone of the company is RevolutionHealth. com, a free consumer health and medical web site that marries expert content and online tools with the power of social networking. Revolution Health also offers premium services that enable companies to provide health content and customized online tools to their employees, an insurance marketplace, and CarePages, the leading service that enables communication among family and friends when someone is receiving care. For more information go to RevolutionHealth. com.

Contact:
Brad Burns
(202) 292-2410

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BIO 2002 - NEW ZEALAND BIOS ANTICIPATE HIGH INTEREST

2011-05-20T14:30:00.000-07:00

BIO 2002 - NEW ZEALAND BIOS ANTICIPATE HIGH INTEREST

The largest ever contingent of New Zealand biotech companies is attending next weekÂs BIO conference, evidence of the countryÂs rapidly expanding biotech sector. Twenty-four companies with expertise in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, genomics, ag-bio, bio-medical and bio-prospecting hope to find strategic partners and investors at the conference.

(PRWEB) June 12, 2002

Investment New ZealandÂs Biotechnology Manager, Dr Bret Morris, says the companies are confident New ZealandÂs unique strengths will help attract interest.

ÂNew Zealand has long-established expertise in biotechnology research and development due to its agricultural heritage. Combine that with the depth of scientific talent in New Zealand and some recent stand-out examples of new companies which have achieved fast-track development of biotechnology products for human, animal and plant health. These offer excellent prospects for investors and joint-venture partnerships.

ÂNew ZealandÂs freedom from serious disease has helped it gain recognition as the premier source of animal sera and protein products, used in an array of medicines and potential medicines from HIV to cystic fibrosis and multiple sclerosis. This makes New Zealand the foremost location for producing any animal-derived products or raw materials,Â says Dr Morris.

Genesis Research and Development Corporation is a New Zealand company with an international reputation for innovative product development in the area of health and plant biotechnology. Director of Business Development for Genesis, Jim McLean, says BIO 2002 represents a tremendous opportunity to expand international linkages. ÂWe are looking for partners for early stage development projects and technology partners in the plant area. What we offer is cost-competitive and world class, and itÂs exciting for us to be able to present this package at the biggest annual gathering of the biotech community.Â

On a mission organized by Trade New Zealand, the 24 companies at BIO 2002 can also be confident of their GovernmentÂs backing. In recognition of the GovernmentÂs support for biotechnology, New ZealandÂs Minister for Research, Science and Technology, the Hon Pete Hodgson, will participate in a leaders discussion from 9am on Sunday June 9.

New Amish Mennonite Recipes Website

2011-05-17T11:35:00.000-07:00

New Amish Mennonite Recipes Website

Here is the Best Homecooking Available

Pickens, SC (PRWEB) April 2, 2010

On the web now is a new site promoting Amish Mennonite recipes, - www. miriamwagler. com.

They are Mennonite folk who have been cooking for over fifty years. Mr. Wagler is a retired Mennonite pastor. Through the years of being a pastor they did a lot of entertaining for the church. Getting older isn't something to look forward to, but because they have been cooking for over 50 years, they have had time to collect and improve recipes which can't be done in 20 or 30 years of cooking experience.

Over the years they have often been asked to print a cookbook. They are now publishing a website with their recipes. These are down to earth recipes that taste like Grandma's kitchen. Homemade food is so wonderful to the taste buds, so much healthier, and isn't loaded with preservatives.

Many of the ingredients are staples in everyone's pantry. Once someone gets started cooking from "scratch" they will never want to cook out of a box or can again. The company slogan is, "We not only cook from scratch, we make the scratch." Cooking is truly an art, and one that is worth pursuing.

Baking pies has been their specialty for many years. If anyone likes flaky, melt-in-your-mouth pie crust, make sure to take advantage of their recipe and soon-coming video, which will show step by step how to produce the best mouth-watering pie in the country.

Because of their Amish Mennonite heritage, these are true-blue Amish Mennonite recipes, not just so-called. Some of the recipes you will find are Amish Noodles, Pecan Brittle, Homemade Cottage Cheese, Soft Pretzels, and Pies, Pies, Pies!

The mission of www. miriamwagler. com is to encourage everyone to cook healthy meals, from scratch, for their family to enjoy, sitting around the table, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Everyone is in for a real treat when they visit this unique site filled with actual photos from their log cabin kitchen! They will be coming back for more when they browse the www. miriamwagler. com "gallery" of delicious, made from scratch, handed down and perfected recipe list from Grandma herself!

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ONRAD's Accreditation with The Joint Commission Renewed

2011-05-16T00:12:00.000-07:00

ONRAD's Accreditation with The Joint Commission Renewed

Brian Phelan, President and Chief Operating Officer of ONRAD, Inc. , is pleased to announce that ONRAD's accreditation with The Joint Commission has been renewed.

Riverside, CA (PRWEB) October 2, 2009

Brian Phelan, President and Chief Operating Officer of ONRAD, Inc. (http://www. onlineradiology. com), is pleased to announce that ONRAD's accreditation with The Joint Commission has been renewed. Following the standard unannounced survey, ONRAD was found to be in "full compliance with all applicable standards." ONRAD was first accredited in November of 2006. "We take great pride in being accredited by The Joint Commission, as their finding that ONRAD is in 'full compliance with all of their applicable standards' strongly reflects the commitment to quality and patient care that our customers have come to expect from us," explains Phelan.

The Joint Commission "is an independent, not-for-profit organization [that] accredits and certifies more than 16,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. Joint Commission accreditation and certification (http://www. jointcommission. org) is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to meeting certain performance standards." .

ONRAD's accreditation status is available on the Quality Check portion of The Joint Commission web site under Online Radiology Medical Group, Inc., organization ID 407680. ONRAD is a full-service radiology group offering remote preliminary and final interpretations of CT, NM, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, diagnostic X-ray, telemammography, echo-cardiograms, onsite staffing with a specialization in Critical Access Facility coverage, PACS ASP. ONRAD is JCAHO accredited and offers services throughout the U. S., 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

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Hempstead, Long Island Max Rodriguez for New York State Assembly 18th District November 2004

2011-05-15T22:16:00.000-07:00

Hempstead, Long Island Max Rodriguez for New York State Assembly 18th District November 2004

Hempstead, Long Island Max Rodriguez for New York State Assembly 18th District

Hempstead, Long Island (PRWEB) September 25, 2004 -

Max Rodriguez is a candidate for New York State Assembly 18th District Max Rodriguez. Mr. Rodriguez is a native of Cuba who came to the United States with his family at the age of 12. After a short time living in Miami, Florida the family moved to Nassau County in 1961. He now lives in the Village of Hempstead with his lovely wife Gladys and their three daughters; Vicky, Jennifer, and Monica. Max is also the proud grandfather of Nicholas.

Max earned a Bachelor in Science degree in Business Management and Communications from Adelphi University in Garden City. He is also a graduate of South Side High School in Rockville Centre.

Currently he serves as Special Assistant to the Hempstead Town Clerk, appointed by the Town of Hempstead's First Hispanic Town Clerk Mark A. Bonilla. In addition, Max has held other positions in government, Assistant Director of Nassau County Office of Minority Affairs and Hempstead Village Trustee. He is also a licensed real estate sales agent associated with Garden City Properties.

In 1994, Max made history by becoming the First Hispanic Village Trustee on Long Island. After his appointment, he was elected to a full term until 1999. Mr. Rodriguez has taken on many leadership positions to assist the community. He is a member of several respected organizations including the Hempstead Village branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) - Silver Life Member, the Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN), the Cuban American National Foundation, East Meadow Kiwanis Club, La Hermandad del Senor de los Milagros (The Brotherhood of Our Lord of Miracles), and the Republican National Hispanic Assembly.

He also serves as an officer in the Hempstead Village Republican Club (currently President), Hempstead Health Clinic Board (Board Member), Cuban Civic Club (Board Member), Republican National Hispanic Assembly (Northeast Regional Representative), the Molloy College President's Advisory Scholarship Committee on Multicultural Concerns (Board Member), Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (Board Member), Adelphi University Alumni Scholarship Committee, and Hofstra for Hempstead-Hempstead for Hofstra President's Scholarship Committee.

Max has also been the recipient of many prestigious awards which include American Red Cross-Peter Von Berg Humanitarian of the Year Award, Hofstra for Hempstead UNISPAN Award, NAACP Community Service Award, United States Postal Award, West Indian-American Chamber of Commerce Commuity Service Award, and the Town of Hempstead Hispanic Heritage Award

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Cheap Medical Supplies -- Money Saving Offers from TwinMed Direct Help Ease Strained Fixed Incomes

2011-05-15T16:58:00.000-07:00

Cheap Medical Supplies -- Money Saving Offers from TwinMed Direct Help Ease Strained Fixed Incomes

According to the National Association for Continence 53% of homebound older persons are incontinent. Two-thirds of those individuals who experience loss of bladder control symptoms do not use any treatment or product to manage their incontinence. One reason may be that personal hygiene products are beyond the budget of elderly persons on fixed incomes.

Santa Fe Springs, CA (PRWEB) February 25, 2010

TwinMed Direct offers affordable home healthcare and discount healthcare products, including a wide selection of incontinence products. On sale now are powder free Nitrile Exam Gloves. Once priced at $6.00 per box, they are now on sale for $4.99. Sizes range from small to extra large. Nitrile exam gloves are perfect for home health care workers and family members who are cleanliness conscious about their patients incontinence care.

Bladder control pads, once priced at $54.05 per case are now $32.91. Whitestone's protective liners and inserts can be worn with the patients own undergarments or in combination with mesh washable pants. The liners and inserts offer soft, hydrophilic top sheets, waterproof outer barriers, and diamond-embossed mats. These bladder control pads also feature an Exelsorb III super absorbent core, positioning strips, elastic leg gathers, and comfortable, contoured shapes. Each bladder control pad is 9" x 22.5" and is sold by cases of 144 pads.

Other specially priced incontinence products are wet wipes. Normally sold for $41.67, ProCure wet wipes are on sale now for $23.07. Personal cleansing washcloths are strong and quilted for superior cleaning. Clinically tested for mildness, this hypoallergenic, alcohol-free formula is gentle to sensitive skin and contains aloe and lanolin to soften and soothe skin. No rinsing is necessary. These disposable wipes eliminate the risk of cross contamination. The premium personal cleansing washcloths are made with superior soft and exceptionally strong spun-lace material. These pre-moistened soft packs come in 12 packs containing 64 wipes each, for a total of 768 wet wipes. Items are sold by the case.

Also brought to you by ProCure are dry, disposable washcloths. These latex-free, medium weight washcloths are so highly absorbent the will soak up eight to ten times their own weight. They possess a cloth-like feel and are gentle on skin, which helps reduce irritation. The dry disposable washcloth is a sanitary alternative to non-disposable cloths and save care givers time. Once priced at $44.70, the ProCure dry, disposable washcloths are now on sale for $25.66 per case of 800.

For more information on these specially priced incontinence products and much more, please visit TwinMed Direct's website at http://www. twinmeddirect. com/paper-goods_washcloths-wipes. html (http://www. twinmeddirect. com/paper-goods_washcloths-wipes. html). Saving today is just a click away.

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Complete Analysis of the Worldwide Market for Diabetes Diagnostics in Thousands of US$

2011-05-15T15:50:00.000-07:00

Complete Analysis of the Worldwide Market for Diabetes Diagnostics in Thousands of US$

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Diabetes Diagnostics - Global Strategic Business Report to their offering.

Dublin (PRWEB) June 21, 2006

Research and Markets (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c38309 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c38309)) has announced the addition of Diabetes Diagnostics - Global Strategic Business Report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Diabetes Diagnostics in Thousands of US$. The major product segments analyzed are Blood Glucose Testing Devices, and Diabetes Testing Supplies. The sub product segments analyzed include Blood Glucose Test Kit, Blood Glucose Monitor, Diabetes Kit, Diabetes Tracking System, Blood Glucose Sensor, Blood Glucose Test Strips, Lancet, Lancet Device, Reagent Strip, Blood Glucose Insta Glucose, Control Solution, Glutose, and Reagent Tablet. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region and product segment for the period of 2000 through 2010. The report profiles 73 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Abbott Diabetes Care, Aventis Pharma Limited, Bayer HealthCare Diabates Care Division, Bio-Rad Laboratories, BioSignia, Inc., Celera Diagnostics, Cholestech Corporation, Eli Lilly and Company (India) Pvt. Ltd., Home Diagnostics, Inc., LifeScan, Inc., Medtronic MiniMed, Metrika, Inc., Novo Nordisk A/S, Quest Diagnostics, Roche Diagnostics and Sanwa Kagaku Kenkyusho co. Ltd.

The Companies Mentioned are as follows:-

1. Abbott Laboratories (USA)

2. Acon Laboratories, Inc. (USA)

3. Advanced Care Products Ltd. (UK)

4. Agamatrix, Inc. (USA)

5. Alteon, Inc. (USA)

6. AMDL, Inc. (USA)

7. Analox Instruments USA, Inc. (USA)

8. Animas Corporation (USA)

9. Arkray, Inc. (Japan)

10. Aventis Pharma Limited (India)

11. B. Braun Melsungen AG (Germany)

12. Bayer Healthcare

13. Becton Dickinson & Company (USA)

14. Biochemical Systems International, Srl (Italy)

15. Bio-Med, Inc. (USA)

16. Biomerica, Inc. (USA)

17. Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (USA)

18. Biosignia, Inc. (USA)

19. Bound Tree Medical (USA)

20. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (USA)

21. Can-Am Care Corporation (USA)

22. Celera Diagnostics (USA)

23. Cholestech Corporation (USA)

24. Culture Kits, Inc. (USA)

25. Cygnus, Inc. (USA)

26. Dade Behring, Inc. (USA)

27. Dexcom, Inc. (USA)

28. Diabetes Technologies, Inc. (USA)

29. Diagnostic Products Corporation (USA)

30. Dipro Med Handels GmbH (Austria)

31. Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan)

32. Eli Lilly And Company (India) Pvt., Ltd. (India)

33. Glumetrics LLC (USA)

34. Health Hero Network, Inc. (USA)

35. Hemagen Diagnostics, Inc. (USA)

36. Hemocue AB (Sweden)

37. Home Diagnostics, Inc. (USA)

38. Honeywell Hommed LLC (USA)

39. Horiba Ltd. (Japan)

40. Hypoguard USA, Inc. (USA)

41. Infopia, Inc. (USA)

42. International Technidyne Corporation (USA)

43. Inverness Medical Innovations, Inc. (USA)

44. Iris International, Inc. (USA)

45. Lifelink Monitoring (USA)

46. Lifescan, Inc. (USA)

47. Lifetrac Systems, Inc. (USA)

48. Macherey-Nagel GmbH & CO., KG (Germany)

49. Medtronic Minimed, Inc. (USA)

50. Metrika, Inc. (USA)

51. National Diagnostic Products Pty., Limited (Australia)

52. NIR Diagnostics, Inc. (Canada)

53. Novo Nordisk A/S (Denmark)

54. Orsense Ltd. (Israel)

55. Owen Mumford, Inc. (USA)

56. Palco Laboratories (USA)

57. Pointe Scientific, Inc. (USA)

58. Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. (USA)

59. Precisense A/S (Denmark)

60. Progen Biotechnik GmbH (Germany)

61. Provalis Plc (UK)

62. Quantimetrix Corporation (USA)

63. Quest Diagnostics, Inc. (USA)

64. Queststar Medical, Inc. (USA)

65. Roche Diagnostics (Schweiz) AG (Switzerland)

66. Sanwa Kagaku Kenkyusho Co., Ltd. (Japan)

67. Sontra Medical Corporation (USA)

68. SpectRx, Inc. (USA)

69. Taidoc Technology Corporation (Taiwan)

70. Teco Diagnostics, Inc. (USA)

71. Trinity Biotech Plc (Ireland)

72. Tyco Healthcare Group LP (USA)

73. Uchain Industrial Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)

Abbott Diabetes Care (USA)

Ancensia (USA)

BD Medical

Diabetes Care (USA)

Disetronic Medical Systems AG (Switzerland)

Hemocue Ltd. (UK)

Hemocue, Inc. (USA)

Lifescan Canada, Ltd. (Canada)

Lifescan UK (UK)

Owen Mumford, Ltd. (UK)

Roche Diagnostics (M) Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia) IV

Roche Diagnostics Corporation (USA)

For more information visit http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c38309 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c38309)

Laura Wood

Senior Manager

Research and Markets

Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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ReThinking eHealth Webinar: Will the Patient Centered Medical Home Be the Model for Universal Healthcare?

2011-05-14T21:33:00.000-07:00

ReThinking eHealth Webinar: Will the Patient Centered Medical Home Be the Model for Universal Healthcare?

Birmingham, AL (PRWEB) April 19, 2009

What is a Patient Centered Medical Home? Why do hospital executives across North America think having a medical home strategy is important? Why did Continuum of Care models fail in the past? How will the HITECH Act impact your decision on which projects to focus on and what should hospital organizations be doing now to prepare?

Join us for the next reThinking eHealth Webinar as Garett Trumpower, RN, vice president of consulting services for MEDSEEK, describes the principles of the Patient Centered Medical Home and provides information on how eHealth, marketing and information technology departments can take action now to prepare for current and future coordinated care models.

To register, visit www. medseek. com/rethinkingehealth (http://www. medseek. com/rethinkingehealth). As part of MEDSEEK's commitment to advancing eHealth education, the reThinking eHealth Educational Webinar Series is provided at no cost. Attendees must register to participate.

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How Can You Best Help Victims of an International Disaster?

2011-05-14T20:49:00.000-07:00

How Can You Best Help Victims of an International Disaster?

In the wake of Hurricanes Ivan and Jeanne, the most efficient and effective way to help the people of the Caribbean is to make a monetary donation to a humanitarian organization that is implementing relief programs in the affected region. Through funds provided by the United States Agency for International DevelopmentÂs Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID), The Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI) is pleased to offer the general public, ÂGuidelines to Appropriate International Disaster Donations.Â These guiding principles, listed below, provide answers to questions and concerns individuals have when an international disaster occurs.

Arlington, VA (PRWEB) September 30, 2004

Monetary Contributions to Established Relief Agencies Are Always the Most Useful Response to Disasters

Financial contributions allow professional relief organizations to purchase exactly what is most urgently needed by disaster victims and to pay for the transportation necessary to distribute those supplies. Unlike in-kind donations, cash donations entail no transportation cost. In addition, cash donations allow relief supplies to be purchased at locations as near to the disaster site as possible. Supplies, particularly food, can almost always be purchased locally - even in famine situations. This approach has the triple advantage of stimulating local economies (providing employment, generating cash flow), ensuring that supplies arrive as quickly as possible and reducing transport and storage costs. Cash contributions to established legitimate relief agencies are ALWAYS considerably more beneficial than the donation of commodities.

Confirm There is a Need for All Items Being Collected

Do not make assumptions about the needs of disaster victims. Exactly what is needed can be confirmed by checking with an established relief organization that has personnel working on-site. Do not send what is not needed; unneeded commodities compete with priority relief items for transportation and storage. Organizations that receive in-kind relief donations can help this process by clearly communicating what items are required (in what size, type, etc.) as well as clearly stating what items or services are NOT needed. Please remember, certain foods, particularly in famine situations, can make victims ill. In most cases, donations of canned goods are not appropriate. The collection of bottled water is highly inefficient. It is important to have an accurate analysis of need before determining response.

Deliver Items Only to Organizations Having Local Distribution Capacity

Distributing relief supplies requires personnel and financial resources within the affected country. To efficiently distribute relief commodities, staff, warehouses, trucks and communications equipment are required. It is not enough to gather supplies and send them to an affected region; a sound partnership with a reliable local agency having transport and management capacity is mandatory.

Donate Only to Organizations Having the Ability to Transport Collected Items to the Affected Region

Immediately after a disaster, many local organizations will spontaneously begin collecting miscellaneous items for use in disaster relief. However, at the time that these collections are begun, agency officials will not have thought about to whom, or how, the items will be sent. It is not unusual for community and civic groups to have collected several thousands of pounds of relief supplies only to find that they do not know whom to send the supplies to and that they do not have viable transportation options for shipping the goods. At this juncture, it is often advisable for those collecting the goods to auction them off locally, converting commodities into cash to be applied to the relief effort.

Never Assume the U. S. Government or Any Relief Agency Will Transport Unsolicited Relief Items Free of Charge

It is important to make arrangements for the transportation BEFORE collecting any kind of material donations. NEVER assume that the government or any relief agency will transport donations free of charge (or even for a fee). In the majority of cases, the collecting agency will be responsible for paying commercial rates for the transportation and warehousing of items gathered.

Volunteer Opportunities for Disaster Relief Are Extremely Limited

Volunteers without prior disaster relief experience are generally not selected for relief assignments. Candidates with the greatest chance of being selected have fluency in the language of the disaster-stricken area, prior disaster relief experience, and expertise in technical fields such as medicine, communications logistics, water/sanitation engineering. In many cases, these professionals are already available in-country. Most agencies will require at least ten years of experience, as well as several years of experience working overseas. It is not unusual to request that volunteers make a commitment to spend at least three months working on a particular disaster. Most offers of another body to drive trucks, set up tents, and feed children are not accepted. Keep in mind that once a relief agency accepts a volunteer, they are responsible for the volunteer's well-being - i. e., food, shelter, health and security. Resources are strained during a disaster, and another person without the necessary technical skills and experience can often be a considerable burden to an ongoing relief effort.

For additional information, please visit our website at: www. cidi. org

Contact Information:

Suzanne H. Brooks

Director

Center for International Disaster Information

(703) 243-8900

Www. cidi. org

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SilentPrint Office Launched to Satisfy Batch Printing Requirements of Home and Small Business Market

2011-05-13T18:16:00.000-07:00

SilentPrint Office Launched to Satisfy Batch Printing Requirements of Home and Small Business Market

A ‘lite’ version of FunAsset’s popular batch printing software has been released for just £69.

Ilminster, Somerset, UK (PRWEB) October 13, 2006

FunAsset, a UK leader in enterprise connectivity, data conversion and output management solutions since 1988, has launched a ‘lite’ version of it popular batch printing software SilentPrint.

At a cost of just £69, the new release, called SilentPrint Office, is intended to plug the home and small business batch printing market, which other versions of SilentPrint did not necessarily address.

“We have found SilentPrint becoming increasingly popular with the home market which tends to use it for batch printing digital photographs,” states Mark Williams, Marketing Coordinator for FunAsset. “Small businesses, that do not necessarily print the same volume of documents as larger organisations or those involved in production printing, have also seen the benefit of using SilentPrint but have been unable to justify spending £249 - even though, over a short time, it will save them much more money than this!”

The changes made to SilentPrint Office when compared to other versions are in the main based around how quickly documents are processed.

The PLUS functionality found in SilentPrint Office PLUS, Pro and Server enables another document to be processed as soon as the Windows Print Spooler has finished spooling the previous one. This functionality, as the name suggests, is unavailable to SilentPrint Office which instead waits until the previous document has physically printed before processing the next.

Mark continues: “It appears most home and small business users are not too concerned about how quickly a batch of documents is printed but are more interested in removing the hassle and the time they waste manually printing each one. By introducing SilentPrint Office we are able to satisfy the low volume batch printing market at a price that is affordable even to individuals.”

Despite the reduction in speed when compared to other versions, SilentPrint Office can still batch print documents far more quickly than using a manual process. Not only that, any number of documents can be “thrown” at it and the supported file types remain the same as SilentPrint Office PLUS.

Other changes evident in the new release are a reduction in the number of Watched folder to printer combinations (Tasks) (now two) and the absence of the Load Balancing feature.

“Most homes and small businesses only have one or two printers so most of the 20 Tasks available with SilentPrint Office PLUS are redundant,” comments Mark. “Furthermore, the Load Balancing feature which has proved popular with medium and high volume users is not present for the same reason. With SilentPrint Office, the home and small business user can benefit from simple and intuitive batch printing but no longer has to “pay” for features and functionality they are unlikely to use.”

A fully functional 15-day trial of SilentPrint Office can be downloaded from the following FunAsset website…

Http://www. silentprint. com (http://www. silentprint. com)

About FunAsset Limited

FunAsset are a design and manufacturing company that specialise in enterprise connectivity, data conversion, data processing, and output management and distribution products. Since 1988, these products have been used globally by organisations such as local government and health authorities, utility and facilities management companies, insurance services, law firms and financial institutions including HSBC and The Bank of England. Manufacturers such as IBM, Fujitsu, Océ and Xerox also use the products to enable their equipment to be attached to normally incompatible devices and to provide their customers with a greater degree of data processing, management and routing.

Website: http://www. funasset. com (http://www. funasset. com)

About SilentPrint

SilentPrint is a Windows application designed to simplify the batch printing and batch conversion to PDF of a wide range of documents. Available in four versions (Office, Office PLUS, Pro and Server), SilentPrint is capable of printing and converting low to extreme volumes of documents in record time and with the minimal user intervention – just copy your documents and paste in a folder monitored by SilentPrint!

Website: http://www. silentprint. com (http://www. silentprint. com)

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CME Outfitters Announces Upcoming Live CE Activity: "Medical Ethics in Mental Health Practice" Premieres Wednesday, April 6, 2005

2011-05-13T07:30:00.000-07:00

CME Outfitters Announces Upcoming Live CE Activity: "Medical Ethics in Mental Health Practice" Premieres Wednesday, April 6, 2005

CME Outfitters, LLC, nationally accredited provider of multidisciplinary medical education programming and related healthcare communications services, is pleased to announce an upcoming live and interactive CE activity titled "Medical Ethics in Mental Health Practice." Offered as a live satellite broadcast, webcast, and telephone audioconference premiering Wednesday, April 6, 2005, from 12:00 p. m.Â1:00 p. m. ET, the activity will focus on providing clinicians with an overview of the history of medical ethics and identifying common ethical dilemmas and practical approaches related to mental health.

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) March 29, 2005

Participation in this activity is free, as is obtaining a CE certificate; however, registration is required. Three forms of registration are accepted:

Fax: View the activity details page at http://www. psychCME. net/cmea. asp? ID=110 (http://www. psychCME. net/cmea. asp? ID=110), print and complete the activity details form, and fax to 240.243.1033

Online: Visit the psychCME TV page at http://www. psychCME. net (http://www. psychCME. net)
Phone: Call 877.CME. PROS (877.263.7767)

Special Thanks

Special thanks to the Mental Health Association of Montgomery County (MHA) for their assistance in facilitating this educational activity. MHA is a private, nonprofit, United Way agency serving Montgomery County, Maryland.

Statement of Need

Ethics is an issue that dominates today's headlines. Ethics is a core aspect of the definition of a profession, and the oldest profession to have developed a consciousness of ethics is medicine. It is from the trunk of medicine and its ethics that all mental health professions have sprouted. In this ethics-focused continuing education activity, Dr. Mark Komrad reviews the history of medical ethics and explains basic concepts used in formal ethical reason and some of the methods whereby those concepts can be applied to the rigorous thinking-through of an ethical dilemma. Specific ethical codes developed for various professions are examined. Finally, specific ethical issues and dilemmas pertaining to the practice of mental health are reviewed.

Faculty

Mark S. Komrad, MD

Psychiatrist in Private Practice

Psychiatrist, Clinical and Teaching Staff

Sheppard Pratt Health System, and The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry

University of Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland

Activity Goal

To provide clinicians with an overview of the history of medical ethics, and identify common ethical dilemmas and practical approaches related to mental health.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:

Discuss the history of medical ethics and the formal discipline of medical ethics in the 20th century. Review basic philosophical ideas essential to ethics and common ethical dilemmas in mental health. Identify practical approaches to systematic reasoning for ethical issues.

Target Audience

Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, psychologists, social workers, certified case managers, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals with an interest in mental health.

Credit Information

CME Credit (Physicians):

CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. CME Outfitters, LLC, designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity.

Note to Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA Category I CME credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.

CNE Credit (Nurses):

This Educational Activity is presented by CME Outfitters, LLC, which has been approved as a provider of continuing education by the New York State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. It has been assigned code 5UYSJZ-PRV-0455. 1.2 contact hours

CEP Credit (Psychologists):

CME Outfitters, LLC, is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. CME Outfitters, LLC, maintains responsibility for the program. 1.0 CE credits

NASW Credit (Social Workers):

This program was approved by the National Association of Social Workers (provider #886407722) for 1 continuing education contact hour.

CCMC Credit (Certified Case Managers):

This program has been approved for 1 hour by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC).

CPE Credit (Pharmacists):

CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. 1.0 contact hours (0.1 CEUs)

Universal Program Number: 376-999-05-010-L04 (live presentation) 376-999-05-010-H04 (recorded programs)

To receive credit, participants must review all activity materials in their entirety, score 70% or above on a posttest, and fully complete and return both the credit request form and activity evaluation. A certificate or statement of credit will be mailed within 4Â6 weeks to all who successfully complete these requirements.

This CE activity satisfies 1 hour of mandatory Ethics CE requirements in states where applicable.

About CME Outfitters:

CME Outfitters is a full service healthcare communications agency providing continuing education content development, production, marketing, accreditation, and project management services to the healthcare industry. Among its many collaborative ventures, CME Outfitters enjoys an exclusive role in producing, certifying, and supporting the popular psychCME series of educational activities originally developed at Duke University Medical Center. For more information on CME Outfitters, including a complete calendar of its free award-winning educational activities, please visit http://www. cmeoutfitters. com (http://www. cmeoutfitters. com), or call 877.CME. PROS (877.263.7767).

CME Outfitters' weekly e-newsletter, psychCME EXTRA, is a convenient way to stay informed of all upcoming psychCME activities, along with other news and information. To subscribe, visit http://www. cmeoutfitters. com (http://www. cmeoutfitters. com) and click on "Register for Updates."

Contact: Christopher Perez

CME Outfitters, LLC

240.243.1303 direct

240.243.1033 fax

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C. A. Short Partners with The Ohio State University Medical Center to Recognize Employees

2011-05-13T07:24:00.000-07:00

C. A. Short Partners with The Ohio State University Medical Center to Recognize Employees

C. A. Short has partnered with The Ohio State University Medical Center for the purpose of recognizing and rewarding OSUMC employees for their commitment and years of service. C. A. Short is providing their exclusive program called Program-on-Demand to completely customize OSUMC's Service Award Program and build brand and program familiarity.

Shelby, NC (PRWEB) September 29, 2005

C. A. Short today announced its partnership with The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, OH. C. A. Short was chosen to recognize and reward OSUMCÂs employees despite intense competition from other vendors. In the end, however, the decision proved to be very easy given that no other vendor offers the choice of products or the design and flexibility that C. A. ShortÂs Program-on-Demand provides.

Program-on-Demand is an exclusive C. A. Short Service Award Program designed and built around a companyÂs image. It is the newest and most advanced Service Award Program available in the employee recognition industry designed to boost employee loyalty and promote brand awareness within any organization.

The Ohio State University Medical Center opted to customize their presentation materials and communications to increase corporate identity and program familiarity among their employees and recipients. OSUMCÂs program is completely customized with the Medical CenterÂs colors, name and logo - just how they wanted it.

In addition, every award level has nearly 100 useful and desirable awards for their employees to choose from including electronics, jewelry, gourmet items, outdoor products and more. OSUMC is utilizing a custom built award website and custom hardcopy award catalogs to make recognizing their employees simple, convenient and effective.

ÂAn employee recognition program can be a reflection of what a company believes about their culture and their people,Â said C. A. Short Company President, Chuck Davis. ÂIn my opinion, the Program-on-Demand Service Award Program clearly communicates OSUMCÂs belief that their employees are the key to being the areaÂs best healthcare team and they are recognizing them in the best possible way,Â Davis added.

About C. A. Short Company

Established in 1937, C. A. Short (www. cashort. com) is a leading full-service recognition company providing Years of Service, Safety Incentive, Performance Recognition, and Holiday Gift Programs for companies and organizations in the United States and around the world.

About The Ohio State University Medical Center

The Ohio State University Medical Center (www. medicalcenter. osu. edu), part of the most comprehensive health sciences campus in the United States, includes a college of medicine and public health, five hospitals, two free-standing research institutes and a network of more than 30 community-based primary and specialty care facilities throughout central Ohio. Its three-part mission of patient care, teaching and research sets them apart as the only academic medical center in central Ohio.

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Cognis QTA Test Method Passes ASTM Subcommittee Ballot for Inclusion in Biodiesel Specification

2011-05-12T16:24:00.000-07:00

Cognis QTA Test Method Passes ASTM Subcommittee Ballot for Inclusion in Biodiesel Specification

Total glycerin, free glycerin and cloud point capabilities proceed to next step of balloting to Main committee D2.

Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) December 10, 2010

ASTM Subcommittee D02.E0 passed three ballots this week for the inclusion of the AOCS standard procedure Ck 2-09, the QTA System method, as an approved method within the biodiesel B100 specification D6751, for the properties of total glycerin, free glycerin and cloud point. These ballots will now proceed to Main Committee D02 ballot.

The AOCS standard procedure provides a rapid alternative to existing wet chemical and chromatographic methods, and has improved precision when compared to these existing methods. The Ck 2-09 standard procedure, as implemented in the QTA System marketed by Cognis, underwent multiple round robin studies and statistical analysis to compare to the existing methods, and these data, combined with the results of several years’ participation in the ASTM Crosscheck Program, formed the basis of the ballot justification.

Kyle Anderson, the Technical Project Manager of the National Biodiesel Board, stated that “the implementation of faster, easier and cheaper test methods for biodiesel will improve biodiesel quality while reducing overall production costs. With the passage of the Cognis QTA system (AOCS standard procedure Ck 2-09) for free & total glycerin and cloud point at the subcommittee level, we are one step closer to realizing this goal.”

As a next step, the method will be balloted in early 2011 to the ASTM D02 committee. If the ballot passes the D02 committee, the Ck 2-09 procedure would be added to D6751 as an approved alternate test method for free & total glycerin and cloud point; and analyses conducted by the QTA System would qualify under the D6751 specification and could be used by BQ-9000 facilities.

Cognis’ patented QTA System provides biodiesel analysis using infrared spectroscopy. All analyses can be conducted using a single drop of biodiesel, with no sample preparation or use of chemical reagents. The results are available within 2 minutes. Since its 2006 launch, the QTA System has conducted about 2 million biodiesel tests for its customers.

About Cognis
Cognis is a worldwide supplier of innovative specialty chemicals and nutritional ingredients, with a particular focus on the areas of wellness and sustainability. The company employs about 5,600 people, and it operates production sites and service centers in 30 countries. Cognis has dedicated its activities to a high level of sustainability and delivers natural source raw materials and ingredients for food, nutrition and healthcare markets, and the cosmetics, detergents and cleaners industries. Another main focus is on products for a number of other industries, such as coatings and inks, lubricants, as well as agriculture and mining.

Cognis’ QTA® business provides on-site, ready-to-use analytical capabilities without additional investment in equipment or personnel. Patented, centralized calibration technology enhances accuracy. For more information on the QTA® system, visit http://www. qta. com.

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Dr. Angela Baylis Featured In New Book Showcasing Successful Women

2011-05-10T03:00:00.000-07:00

Dr. Angela Baylis Featured In New Book Showcasing Successful Women

The innovative idea of Angela Baylis, managing partner and doctor of chiropractic at Iatria Health Center, caught the eye of author Mary Cantando, who highlights Baylis in her new book.

RALEIGH, N. C. (PRWEB) June 21, 2006

The innovative idea of Angela Baylis, managing partner and doctor of chiropractic at Iatria Health Center, caught the eye of author Mary Cantando, who highlights Baylis in her new book. The Woman’s Advantage: 20 Women Entrepreneurs Show You What it Takes to Grow Your Business offers a candid look into how women from around the world built successful companies. The book, published by Kaplan Publishing of Chicago, debuts this month and is available at all retail and online bookstores. Cantando, a nationally-recognized expert on the subject of women-owned businesses, scoured the world to uncover remarkable women entrepreneurs.

“I am proud to be featured in this book,” said Baylis. “The Woman’s Advantage conveys sophisticated business concepts in a format that is like having a conversation with a trusted friend."

About Dr. Angela Baylis:

Dr. Angela Baylis, Doctor of Chiropractic and Managing Partner of Iatria Health Center, specializes in applied kinesiology, the term most commonly used to identify a system of muscle testing and therapy. She is an active member of the community donating her time and services to such organizations and activities as the Raleigh Rescue Mission, Rex Hospital’s Annual Living With and Beyond Breast Cancer Health Fair, the North Carolina Child Advocacy Institute’s Give and Take Chic Shoe Affair, and the Raise the Racquet for Breast Cancer Awareness. She participates in numerous area health fairs where she provides free services and administers massages to attendees, as well as conducts workshops and lectures on at-home techniques that help area residents to relieve pain and stress. She is active with the American Diabetes Association through monetary contributions and volunteer time. Dr. Baylis is also an avid supporter of the military and serves as a mentor to young adults.

About the Author:

Mary Cantando is a nationally recognized expert on the growth of women-owned businesses. She is Founder and Growth Expert of WomanBusinessOwner. com. She sits on the international board of the Women Presidents’ Organization, and serves on the Women’s Leadership Forum of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council. Above all else, Cantando serves as an advisor and cheerleader to women business owners everywhere.

Patty Briguglio

MMI Associates, Inc.

919-233-6600

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Miss Autumn's Barkery® Elevates the 'Everyday Dog Food' to New Levels With the Introduction of Turkey & Brown Rice Formula and Turkey & Sweet Potato Formula

2011-05-07T09:02:00.000-07:00

Miss Autumn's Barkery® Elevates the 'Everyday Dog Food' to New Levels With the Introduction of Turkey & Brown Rice Formula and Turkey & Sweet Potato Formula

Organic vegetable and high quality proteins enriched with vitamins and minerals in a "stew" consistency.

(PRWEB) April 5, 2008

Miss Autumn's Barkery® (www. missautumnsbarkery. com) is reinventing "everyday" dog food as we know it with its launch of Turkey & Brown Rice Formula™ and Turkey & Sweet Potato Formula™. These products deliver on their promise of taste and nutrition using low allergen proteins like chicken and turkey complemented with organically grown vegetables. All components work together in a synergistic, holistic manner to provide nourishment, immune system support and promote over all canine well-being. Like all our products, our canine food contains no by-products, fillers or artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. We also use no added growth hormones, no antibiotic-fed protein sources, no rendered meats or fats. The difference is visible inside and out, with whole vegetables and meaty chunks poking through the thick stock.

"One of the biggest trends we are seeing among pet owners is the desire to feed their dogs 'American made' healthy, tasty food -- choosing food made with natural and organic ingredients," said Victoria McDowell, President of Miss Autumn's Barkery®, which manufacturers Turkey & Brown Rice Formula™ and Turkey & Sweet Potato Formula™. "With our dog food, we've added nutrients to an already high quality product at a fair price point."

Turkey & Brown Rice Formula™ and Turkey & Sweet Potato Formula™ is being launched nationally with distribution in pet specialty stores, veterinarians and grocery outlets. The product is available in a 12.7 ounce jar with a retail price of $3.75. Visit www. missautumnsbarkery. com to learn more about our food and the entire portfolio of Miss Autumn's Barkery® products.

Miss Autumn's Barkery® headquarters is located in Jackson, Missouri. We make People Food for Pets™. Victoria McDowell, President and co-founder, is uncompromising in her belief of quality ingredients and holistic formulation in pet consumables. With a background in veterinary medicine and over 30 years working with animals, Ms. McDowell formulates pet consumables that are nutritionally beneficial, packed full of flavor and promote good health. Pets like our products for the flavor, pet parents like our products for the nutrition.

Miss Autumn's Barkery® supports recycling by giving $0.05 refund for every used jar returned to its purchase origin. We also promote responsible pet care, humane education, community involvement and the positive bond between people and their pets. Please contact us for more information about our products and partnerships with non-profit organizations.

Miss Autumn's Barkery™ 2007 Market List
Miss Autumn Barkery™ is available in Schnucks Grocer, Skyview Animal Clinic, Dr. Jeff Schively's Scott City Animal Clinic and Pet Supply Imports www. petmountain. com. You may also contact Bri-al in Morristown, New Jersey, for distribution in your area. Please phone us at (573) 243-7417 or a distributor near you for samples of Turkey & Brown Rice Formula™ and Turkey & Sweet Potato Formula™ as well as our entire line of products.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Dara Turransky
Dara@7LuckyDogs. com
7 Lucky Dogs Creative
12801 66th Avenue SE
Snohomish, WA 98296

PHONE | (425) 337-6634
WEB | www.7LuckyDogs. com
BLOG | www.7LuckyDogs. net

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My HSA Rewards Joins First HSA in Maximizing Contributions to HSAs

2011-05-06T13:36:00.000-07:00

My HSA Rewards Joins First HSA in Maximizing Contributions to HSAs

New cash rewards program that helps grow Health Savings Account deposits.

Atlanta, Ga. (PRWEB) January 12, 2010

My HSA Rewards (https://myhsarewards. com/firsthsa/home. jsp)® a smart and simple cash rewards program offered by Healthy Rebates, Inc., announced today a new marketing partnership with First HSA (https://http://www.1hsa. com/). My HSA Rewards is an easy rewards program designed to help individuals contribute more money into their Health Savings Account when they shop with the over 350 merchants in their program.

Enrolling in My HSA Rewards is free. First HSA account holders become members of the My HSA Rewards Program for free, they then earn cash rewards when they shop through their network of merchants. Electronics (https://myhsarewards. com/firsthsa/category. jsp), travel (https://myhsarewards. com/firsthsa/category. jsp), health and beauty (https://myhsarewards. com/firsthsa/category. jsp), telecommunication services (https://myhsarewards. com/firsthsa/category. jsp? cat=147), pet products (https://myhsarewards. com/firsthsa/category. jsp), dining (https://myhsarewards. com/firsthsa/category. jsp? cat=109), small business goods and services (https://myhsarewards. com/firsthsa/category. jsp? cat=145), and sporting equipment (https://myhsarewards. com/firsthsa/category. jsp? cat=27) are but a few of the categories representing thousands of brands that earn rewards as a percentage of members every day spending. Cash rewards are then deposited into the member’s First HSA Health Savings Account.

"First HSA is excited to offer this new product to our members, William West, President, First HSA. Our members will have monies deposited into their account at no additional cost to them. The monies are earned through normal purchase patterns and give them a tax deductible contribution to their account. Employers that are unable to fund the HSA accounts can now offer their employees a cost effective way to supplement the funding of their HSA each and every year.”

“My HSA Rewards is pleased to join forces with one of the first Consumer Driven Health administrators in the United States.” Sanders McConnell, President of My HSA Rewards also states, “As a pioneer in the Health Savings Account space, First HSA has had an opportunity to develop an HSA product that provides excellent customer service with the highest level of attention to the account holder. It is this high level of customer service and support to the account holder that is so exciting to us. Together, we can continue to create a positive experience for those who are taking ownership of their health care.”

My HSA Rewards was developed by Healthy Rebates, Inc. an Atlanta GA. based company, and was launched in May 2009. It hosts an online merchant network of over 350 popular merchants representing thousands of brands. Healthy Rebates, Inc., through My HSA Rewards (http://www. myHSArewards. com (http://www. myHSArewards. com)) and its education website, HSAeducator. com (http://www. hsaeducator. com/) is committed to helping Americans pay for their health care. For more information about My HSA Rewards, visit us here (https://myhsarewards. com/firsthsa/home. jsp).

First HSA is a nationally recognized administrator of health savings accounts, based in Reading, PA. Our product offers an FDIC insured interest-earning account, with check and debit card access to the funds. Consumer tools including a prescription pricing tool, medical cost tool and HealthAdvocate are provided to our members to assist them with making cost effective healthcare decisions. Our website, https://http://www.1hsa. com (https://http://www.1hsa. com), provides calculators, tools and information to manage their health savings account. For more information, visit the First HSA website at http://www.1hsa. com (http://www.1hsa. com) or contact our customer service representatives at 610-678-6000.

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Mayo Clinic Health Solutions Offers Wellness Portal for Third-Party Administration Clients

2011-05-04T19:31:00.000-07:00

Mayo Clinic Health Solutions Offers Wellness Portal for Third-Party Administration Clients

Mayo Clinic Health Solutions' Third-Party Administration (TPA) clients now can offer their employees a comprehensive personal health management application via the Web. The award-winning Mayo Clinic EmbodyHealth portal provides tools to help members better manage their health and health benefits.

Rochester, Minn. (PRWEB) May 1, 2008

-- Claims information
-- Mayo Clinic Health Risk Assessment
-- Lifestyle and behavior change programs
-- Disease and condition centers and tools
-- Mayo Clinic health information

The Mayo Clinic EmbodyHealth member portal is provided as an integrated component of Mayo Clinic Health Solutions' TPA services. The state-of-the-art wellness portal is personalized based on a member's gender, age, health interests and health risks as determined by Mayo Clinic Health Risk Assessment. Mayo's TPA clients also will have access to an online, password-protected selection of reports that provide aggregate data on utilization, health risks and other measures.

"By leveraging the expertise of Mayo Clinic and integrating these services, we hope to offer our clients and their employees a more robust and comprehensive set of clinically based and reliable tools for managing health, health care expenses and benefits," says Brian Rotty, executive director of MMSI, the division of Mayo Clinic Health Solutions that provides benefits administration services. "The Mayo Clinic EmbodyHealth member portal is an important tool to help consumers take charge of improving their health."

Clients may choose to customize their Mayo Clinic EmbodyHealth portal to enhance its strategic role in their health management program. Customization options include a points-based wellness incentive program, customized health risk assessment and walking campaigns and custom company content.

For more information about third-party administrative services or to see a demonstration of the new Mayo Clinic EmbodyHealth member portal, visit www. MayoClinicHealthSolutions. com.

About Mayo Clinic Health Solutions
Mayo Clinic Health Solutions extends Mayo Clinic's expertise to people throughout their lives. By drawing upon the experience of teams of Mayo Clinic experts, Mayo Clinic Health Solutions develops and provides solution-oriented products and services designed to improve people's health. Its broad array of offerings includes solutions for population health management (health risk assessment, behavior change programs and self-care tools), consumer health education (http://www. MayoClinic. com (http://www. MayoClinic. com), books and newsletters), health benefits administration (third-party administration, health savings accounts and pharmacy benefit management), pharmacy services, and medical supplies. Additionally, Mayo Clinic Health Solutions transfers medical expertise, intellectual property, and innovation into medical devices and products that help people across the globe. For more information, visit http://www. MayoClinicHealthSolutions. com (http://www. MayoClinicHealthSolutions. com).

To obtain the latest news releases from Mayo Clinic, go to www. mayoclinic. org/news (http://www. mayoclinic. org/news). MayoClinic. com (www. mayoclinic. com) is available as a resource for your health stories.

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Mi-Co and Logical Progression Announce Partnership

2011-05-04T07:39:00.000-07:00

Mi-Co and Logical Progression Announce Partnership

Using the Mi-Forms Software Platform, Logical Progression’s goal is to provide an electronic solution that becomes the industry standard for patient data collection.

Research Triangle Park, NC (PRWEB) August 25, 2006

Mi-Co, the mobile data capture company, and Logical Progression, a software company specializing in healthcare interfacing solutions, today announced a multifaceted business and technology partnership that will bring HL7 interfacing and HIPAA compliant applications to the Tablet PC market.

With this partnership, Mi-Co will provide Logical Progression access to the full range of the capabilities within the Mi-Forms Software Platform. This includes the software development kit for building pen perfect healthcare applications for the Tablet PC. The development agreement also includes joint sales and marketing activities.

“Logical Progression is a customer oriented company with an extensive amount of form and healthcare experience. In addition, the staff’s experience in Microsoft. NET technologies is truly impressive. We are pleased to forge this alliance because we are confident that Logical Progression will bring major business benefits to our joint customers,” stated Carolee Nail, Mi-Co’s Vice President of Operations and Channel Development.

Logical Ink is a mobile data collection solution for healthcare that utilizes Tablet PC to help healthcare professionals save money, eliminate paper and capture "clean" data more quickly and easily. This ASP/smart-client solution combines Mi-Forms core technology with healthcare-friendly features such as support for quickly converting forms and creating validation rules, automating conditional form packets, HL7 interfacing, enterprise-level security and HIPAA/FDA compliant audit trail. Logical Ink customers are able to easily create an "electronic paper" version of their forms and extract data without redundant data entry or form scanning.

“We are excited about this partnership with Mi-Co and taking Logical Ink and Tablet PC to the healthcare enterprise,” said Chris Joyce, president of Logical Progression. “The industry has been begging for technology like this for years and now that Mi-Co has made handwriting recognition reliable and fast, we can build on their technology and truly provide an electronic solution that is better than paper. Our goal is to make Logical Ink the industry standard for patient data collection. “

Chris Joyce has a decade of experience in the electronic forms industry. Before founding Logical Progression in 2005, he served as Director of Software Development and Support for Addressograph Healthcare.

About Logical Progression

Logical Progression is a software company specializing in healthcare interfacing solutions and. NET integration/migration services. The company is headquartered in Cary, NC. For more information, visit www. logicalink. com.

About Mi-Co

Mi-Co, the mobile information and data capture company, provides digital writing software that enables an efficient and effective process for capturing and communicating handwritten data. Mi-Co’s enterprise Mi-Forms Software System enables flexible e-forms design for data capture using digital ink. In addition, Mi-Forms Software has proven capabilities for handwriting interpretation, touch-screen input, verification, data validation and communication of forms-based data for enterprise users. Mi-Forms supports Tablet PCs, UMPCs, Digital Pens, Pocket PCs and signature capture devices. The company is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina and has a Washington customer service center. For more information on Mi-Co, visit www. mi-corporation. com.

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30-Minute Circuit Training for Women in Oakland, CA

2011-05-01T22:20:00.000-07:00

30-Minute Circuit Training for Women in Oakland, CA

This is the 30-minute alternative to the traditional gym. Get a full body workout alternating between strength training and aerobics.

Oakland, CA (PRWEB) April 25, 2004

Thirty-minute fitness centers are opening throughout the Bay Area. Recently opened, A WomanÂs Choice is a club offering a 30-minute workout exclusively for women. The club is located at 4400 Keller Avenue in the Oakland hills.

Women no longer have an excuse for not exercising. The 30-minute, Circuit Training, workout is the answer for busy women wanting to take charge of their health. Each person spends a short time at each ÂstationÂ focusing on designated muscle groups, alternating between hydraulic resistance machines and cardiovascular exercise. Circuit training burns between 300 to 900 calories per 30-minute work out, depending on the level of intensity used. Each machine works at least two major muscle groups. Any person at any fitness level can use these machines, since the resistance adapts to each individualÂs level of effort. As you lower your effort, the machines automatically lower resistance.

A WomanÂs Choice has been well received by the community. Women say itÂs a quick, fun way to improve both cardiovascular health and strengthen their bodies at the same time. They also enjoy working out in a club exclusively for women and like having the club close to their homes. Socializing with other women while doing something good for their overall wellbeing is another reason women quoted for being so enthusiastic about the club.

Obesity is fast becoming the 2nd major cause of death behind smoking. The 30-minute workout at A WomanÂs Choice is one option in helping to stem the epidemic among women.

A WomanÂs Choice isnÂt one of the franchises that you may have heard about. ItÂs independently owned and operated by a local resident. The club offers a friendly environment with non-threatening group exercise and the equipment was designed specifically for women. For more additional information call (510)382-1341.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Joanne Griffin

A WomanÂs Choice Fitness Center

(510)382-1341

Washington Leaders Speak Out In Support Of Entertainment Industry At EIC'S PRISM Awards Capitol Hill Showcase -- Hosted by TV Personality Melissa Rivers

2011-05-01T12:55:00.000-07:00

Washington Leaders Speak Out In Support Of Entertainment Industry At EIC'S PRISM Awards Capitol Hill Showcase -- Hosted by TV Personality Melissa Rivers

The Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. (EIC) held the 10th Annual PRISM Awards Capitol Hill Showcase, hosted by EIC Board Director and television personality Melissa Rivers. The event showcased outstanding accomplishments in the accurate depiction of drug, alcohol and tobacco use, addiction, and related mental health issues in feature film, television and music. It featured several top congressional representatives acknowledging the important role the entertainment industry plays in addressing these issues.

Washington, CA (PRWEB) February 8, 2007

"There is clearly a tremendous and unique role that the entertainment media plays in public health education through accurate depictions," said Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (D-CA). "I commend them and truly believe that these depictions in TV shows and movies can help to decrease drug, alcohol and tobaccos use, addiction, and related mental health issues, by removing their stigma, clarifying misconceptions and supporting the message for recovery. We should ensure research and development funding to protect future generations, as illnesses and conditions affecting the brain deserve the same focus and attention as any other ailment."

"I am honored once again to be associated with the PRISM Awards," said Congresswoman Diane Watson (D-CA). "TV shows, films, and other types of entertainment reach millions in a matter of minutes. I congratulate this year's PRISM Awards for recognizing the efforts of the entertainment industry to address the serious issue of substance abuse."

It was announced by Brian Dyak, president and CEO of EIC, that for the 11th Annual PRISM Awards, two separate categories for depiction of bipolar disorder and mental health are being added. "We have had great success with the PRISM Awards in recognizing productions dealing with substance abuse, and are looking toward expanding

To other issue areas. The first such expansion is going to be for entertainment addressing mental health issues."

David Rehr, president and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), said, "It is important to us as Broadcasters that there be a better understanding of what we bring to the table when it comes to our role in accepting social responsibility. Our roots are in communities…radio and television has an enormous power to further the PRISM Awards message."

Rivers' participation in this event was in sharp contrast to her usual appearances on the red carpet of Hollywood award shows where she interviews celebrities about their wardrobe. Dealing with the tragic suicide of her father in 1987 when she was just 19, her eyes were opened to the consequences of substance abuse and suicide. She has committed to serving on EIC's Board of Directors with the plan of further encouraging the entertainment industry's involvement in these and other issues.

Over 200 elected and federal agency officials were in attendance. Additional speakers included Terry Cline, Ph. D., Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA); and Dr. William L. Dewey, Chair of the Friends of NIDA.

The Capitol Hill Showcase highlighted winning clips from the upcoming 10th Annual PRISM Awards telecast which includes examples of accurate depictions of substance abuse in movies and on television. The telecast will soon air on the FX Network. This event is supported by a bi-partisan Congressional Host Committee of the House and Senate. Senator Orrin Hatch is the sponsoring senator with a compliment of co-chairs from both sides of the aisle.

Co-sponsors of the PRISM Awards Capitol Hill Showcase are FX Network, News Corporation, Friends of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Association of Broadcasters, and the Washington, D. C. chapter of Women in Film & Video.

EIC, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1983 by leaders of the entertainment industry to bring the power of the industry to bear on health and social issues. The organization is considered to be the grand daddy and chief pioneer of entertainment advocacy outreach and one of the premiere success stories in the field of entertainment education and information resources for entertainment creators, through innovative and time-proven services and methods of "encouraging the art of making a difference" from within the entertainment industry.

Among the issues EIC addresses are: drug, alcohol, and tobacco use and addiction; firearm safety and injury prevention; sun safety and skin cancer prevention; human trafficking; terrorism and homeland security; mental health and mental illness, including bipolar disorder, depression and suicide; diabetes; seat belt use and traffic safety; and HIV/AIDS prevention. EIC's website is located at www. eiconline. org.

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Who has the Best Healthcare Web site?

2011-04-30T15:54:00.000-07:00

Who has the Best Healthcare Web site?

Who has the Best Healthcare Web site? ThatÂs what will be determined when the winners of the 2004 WebAward Competition are announced. The Web Marketing AssociationÂs 8th annual WebAward Competition is the InternetÂs premier award competition for Web site development in 80 industry categories.

(PRWEB) March 26, 2004

The Web Marketing Association today announced the call for entries for its 8th annual WebAward Competition (http://www. webaward. org (http://www. webaward. org)), the InternetÂs premier award competition that judges website development against an ever increasing Internet standard of excellence and against peer sites within an industry. The WebAward Competition recognizes the individual and team achievement of web professionals who create and maintain outstanding corporate web sites. The deadline for entry is June 30, 2004.

Some of the past WebAward winners in medical related categories include:

Health Care

2003 Columbus Children's Hospital

2002 Phoenix ChildrenÂs Hospital

2001 Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Medical

2003 ASCO. org

2002 MayoClinic. com

2001 AMD Telemedicine

Pharmaceuticals

2003 CrohnsResource. com Website

2002 ivpcare, inc

2001 Loreal Paris China Web Site

A complete list of past winners and the entry for companies who wish to compete for 2004 honors can be found at http://www. webaward. org (http://www. webaward. org)

The 2004 WebAwards are sponsored by Microsoft LiveMeeting, BURST! Media, BurrelleÂs/Luce, OÂDwyerÂs PR Daily, VentureDirect Worldwide, NewsUSA, Small Army Marketing Services, Perseus Software, Line56 Media and Google.

The 2004 WebAward Competition for website development is open to all organizations and individuals involved in the process of developing corporate web sites worldwide, including interactive agencies, website owners, and corporate marketing and e-commerce departments. To be eligible for the 2004 WebAward Competition, Web sites must have been or will be in general use for at least part of calendar year 2004.

Web sites will be judged on design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, navigation and ease of use. Each WebAward entry is judged against other entries in the category and then against an overall standard of excellence. Best of Industry WebAward, a handsome plaque with the image of the winning site embossed, will be given in each of the more than 80 industry categories, including financial services, small business, travel, advertising, transportation, and healthcare.. The competitionÂs highest honor, the 2004 WebAward Best of Show, will be given to the one site that the judges believe represents outstanding achievement in Web development. Last yearÂs Best of Show winner was Disney Interactive Group for their work on Hot Shot Business (http://www. disney. go. com/hotshot/ (http://www. disney. go. com/hotshot/)), a web site developed to teach kids Entrepreneurship.

The Web Marketing Association will also recognize the interactive agency winning the most awards in the competition with the Top Interactive Agency WebAward. For the second year in a row, the 2003 Top Agency was Fry, Inc. (http://www. frymulti. com (http://www. frymulti. com)) which took home 17 WebAwards.

"Now more than ever, marketing on the Internet is a competitive environment, and corporate marketing and Internet professionals constantly need to provide senior management with independent feedback as to the quality of their work,Â said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. ÂThat is the goal of the WebAward Competition - to provide a forum to recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing some of the most effective websites on the Net today. Winning a WebAward shows the world - and your boss - your commitment to outstanding web development."

Judging for the WebAwards will take place in July and August, and winners will be announced in September, 2003. Judges will consist of a select group of Internet professionals who have direct experience designing and managing corporate web sites Âincluding members of the media, advertising executives, site designers, content providers and webmasters Â with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web site design and technology. Past Web Marketing Association WebAward competition judges have included top executives from leading corporations, institutions and media organizations such as Ogilvy Interactive, Saatchi & Saatchi, Blattner Brunner, Comedy Central, Sun Microsystems, Refinery, Euro RSCG, EPB Interactive, New York Post Interactive, The Cincinnati Enquirer, J. Walter Thompson, Xerox, Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Modem Media, Answerthink, and Zentropy Partners.

About the Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association (http://www. webmarketingassociation. org (http://www. webmarketingassociation. org)) is an organization working to create a high standard of excellence for Web site development and marketing on the Internet. Staffed by volunteers, it is made up of Internet marketing, advertising, PR and design professionals who share an interest in improving the quality of advertising, marketing and promotion used to attract visitors to Web sites. Since 1997, the Web Marketing AssociationÂs annual WebAward Competition has been helping interactive professionals promote themselves, their companies, and their best work to the outside world. Now in its seventh year, the WebAward Competition has become the premier award event for Web developers and marketers worldwide.

Signature Announcements Inc. Exceeds Competition with Newly Obtained Licensing

2011-04-29T04:24:00.000-07:00

Signature Announcements Inc. Exceeds Competition with Newly Obtained Licensing

Signature Announcements, Inc. just attained licensing from more schools to sustain their rise to the top, providing graduation announcements and memorabilia to students graduating from high schools, colleges and universities.

Clearwater, FL (PRWEB) February 10, 2008

Signature Announcements, Inc. has attained new licensing from a number of schools to further legitimize their professional memorabilia and graduation announcements. They are swiftly skyrocketing past their competitors and being noticed as one of the top distributing manufacturers of memorabilia for graduates, including class rings, across the country.

Signature Announcements has become a model company for their competitors. Their wide selection of high quality graduation memorabilia and announcements has brought the concept of choice into the industry. The company has made their name with top notch materials, paper, publishing, and hand crafted products, and are maintaining their reputation by rapidly gathering new licensing from nearly every high school, college, and university in the United States.

Products from Signature Announcements can be found and ordered on http://college-graduation-announcements. signaturea. com (http://college-graduation-announcements. signaturea. com). Licensing that they have recently obtained includes the following schools: Boston College, Boston University, Brigham Young, Colgate U, Cornell U, Old Dominion, San Diego State, San Jose State, Drexel University, Eastern Illinois, Kansas State University, University of Utah, Western Washington, Texas Christian University, Brown University, Norfolk State University, Saint Mary's College of California, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, and Virginia State University.

Signature Announcements Inc. is proud to be a leader in providing first-rate graduation announcements and memorabilia that includes class rings, diploma frames, graduation invitations, graduation cards, and other products for the graduate.

More information on Signature Announcements Inc. can be found at http://college-graduation-announcements. signaturea. com (http://college-graduation-announcements. signaturea. com)

About Signature Announcements:
For more than 10 years, Signature Announcements Inc. has been producing luxurious and top of the line memorabilia and announcements for graduates throughout the country. As a family owned and managed company, they have risen to the top of their industry by maintaining a strict commitment to the customer, providing high quality products, and working to obtain official licensing from every school when possible.

Contact:
Jason Wilson
Signature Announcements Inc.
10855 US 19 North - Suite C
Clearwater, FL 33764

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Aleph inc. merges technology and medicine through the launch of Lakewood Primary Care

2011-04-29T03:10:00.000-07:00

Aleph inc. merges technology and medicine through the launch of Lakewood Primary Care

Aleph Incorporated launches interactive website for Lakewood Primary Care, one of the most reputable health care facilities in Lakewood, California

Santa Ana, CA (PRWEB) April 10, 2004

Aleph, Inc. has launched its latest website which brings technology and medicine together into a user-friendly website (www. lakewoodmd. com ). Patients can register online, make appointments online, contact their medical associates via email, and perform a multitude of health related tasks directly from their home computer. Lakewood Primary Care Medical Group is one of the most reputable and established health care facilities in Long Beach. With a patient base of over 20,000, Lakewood Primary Care truly encompasses its motto ÂExcellent patient care is our top priorityÂ by providing only the highest quality service and clinical quality.

The new user friendly website allows registered patients to view the bio of every doctor in the clinic so they can feel comfortable in choosing their physician. Prescriptions refills can be requested online from the convenience of any PC. Various health related links are also available right from the main website to answer any questions patients may have when a doctor is not available to directly answer them.

Along with providing patients the flexibility and convenience of being able to get instant answers to questions from the informative site, the website will allow a smoother running office with a great decrease in paperwork management for the staff.

The powerful technology backend of the site also allows pharmacists to directly link to Lakewood Primary Care online to authorize prescription refills. This allows for minimum phone use and ensures a more accurate handling of refill medications. This revolutionary back end technology allows opportunities for pharmacies to expedite their prescription requests and ensure smooth and error-proof transactions.

About Aleph Incorporated:

Aleph Inc specializes in creating websites and Internet tools for businesses and organizations that possess market reach, functionality and business value. Our teams consist of business analysts, project managers, graphics designers, web developers, database programmers, software engineers and quality control testers.

More information on Aleph Inc. can be found at www. alephinc. com

"How I Got My Life Back" Contest Winners Laud the Hotze Health and Wellness Center for Changing Their Lives

2011-04-29T01:16:00.000-07:00

"How I Got My Life Back" Contest Winners Laud the Hotze Health and Wellness Center for Changing Their Lives

Two Texans Emerge as Winner

Nolensville, TN (PRWEB) March 23, 2006

In a groundbreaking effort to promote regaining and maintaining good health, Dr. Steven Hotze, founder of the Hotze Health and Wellness Center, has announced the winners of the “How I Got My Life Back” contest for his patients.

“So many of our guests’ lives have been dramatically changed,” Dr. Hotze said, “We want people to know that there is hope for a healthier way of life naturally, and we wanted to sponsor this contest to give hope to the thousands of people who don’t know that their problems may come from a hormonal imbalance.”

Janet Rice of Corpus Christi was the grand prize winner, Mrs. Texas 2005 Terri Jaggers of Montgomery, Texas came in 2nd and Lora Newman of Rogersville, MO took the 3rd place award.

The “guests” (as they are referred to) were asked to tell “How I Got My Life Back” after being treated at the Center in Houston. One hundred and seventeen guests of the Hotze Health and Wellness Center entered the contest to win prizes ranging from an all expense paid trip for two to New York, Colorado Springs or Napa Valley with spending money included

Winner Janet Rice, who suffers from hypothyroidism, wrote, “After three years of struggle, I went to the Hotze Clinic. I would have saved myself and my insurance company a lot of time and money had I gone there first. The Armour thyroid medication given at the proper (higher than usually prescribed) dosage is miraculous. I’m also not sure where I would be if I had not been given the incentive to follow the anti-candidiasis diet as well as provided with the allergy treatment and other natural hormones. I am grateful that there are doctors, such as those at the Hotze Clinic, who are willing to throw off the yoke of their medical school training and really pay attention to what is going on with their patients.

“These doctors realize that the thyroid gland is a lot more involved in our health than currently thought and taught, and they are willing to act upon their conviction,” the 56 year old Rice said. “Likewise, when my two teenagers started complaining about being cold and having memory problems, I felt confident about where to take them. I wanted to be sure that they will not be victims of undiagnosed hypothyroidism. This family trait is treatable!”

“Listening, understanding and treating your hormonal problems and imbalances can be very tricky and frustrating, but on the other hand, very rewarding when you obtain hormonal harmony,” continues Dr. Hotze.

Dr. Hotze has been on a 30 city tour for his best selling book, “Hormones, Health and Happiness.” He is teaching millions of people how to be the master of their health. He is helping women and men take charge of getting their life back.

Dr. Hotze and his staff at the Center in Houston treat each individual as a unique case. They ascribe to an enhanced concept of treatment that addresses your emotional wellbeing as well as your physical symptoms.

“Take charge of your health. Ask more questions about natural hormones and demand that your physician offer more than hysterectomies and anti-depressants, Hotze says, “This is only logical! We want you to stay educated, healthy and happy on natural hormones.”

Dr. Hotze is leading the way to living healthy and naturally as you age. For more information, go to www. hotzehwc. com or pick up a copy of "Hormones, Health and Happiness."

If you would like to schedule an interview with Dr. Hotze, please contact Nanette Noffsinger.

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NATIONAL FIBER OPTIC ENGINEERS CONFERENCE: TELCORDIA SPONSORS PREMIER EVENT OF THE INDUSTRY

2011-04-27T19:34:00.000-07:00

NATIONAL FIBER OPTIC ENGINEERS CONFERENCE: TELCORDIA SPONSORS PREMIER EVENT OF THE INDUSTRY

This fiber optic conference is an annual event that is key to staying up to date about technologies in that industry.

(PRWEB) June 1, 2002

LISLE, ILL. - June 10, 2002 - The annual National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (NFOEC) sponsored by Telcordia will be held September 15-19 in Dallas, representing the premier annual technical event in this industry. As a technical conference and exhibition, NFOEC provides an international platform for exchanging information on fiber optic technologies and services.

This year's event encompasses an abundant agenda including a comprehensive technical program, plenary sessions, a workshop, and even a job fair.

The technical program features 198 technical papers in 48 oral presentation sessions, organized into six parallel tracks on Network Architecture and Control, Network Planning and Deployment, Monitoring and Managing Optical Networks, Optical Transmission Systems, Physical Components and Equipment, and Business Drivers and Strategies.

Over 95 additional technical papers in two poster sessions will span several tracks on Network Design, Analysis, and Management, plus Building, Measuring, and Maintaining the Physical Network.

Six panel discussion sessions will be organized by companies representing a variety of industry viewpoints.

Plenary sessions will provide the opportunity for registrants to listen to major fiber optic telecommunications leaders discuss the challenges facing today's and tomorrow's industry.

The workshop theme is "On the Health and Wealth of the Optical Communications Industry."

The job fair -- a new and exlusive part of the conference this year -- will provide opportunities for job candidates and recruiters in the fiber optic science and engineering community to interact.

An extensive vendor-product exhibit and a program of short courses are also among the offerings.

Various types of registration are available. For details and a complete conference agenda, check the NFOEC feature at www.800teachme. com.

About Telcordia Learning Services

The Telcordia Learning Services unit of Telcordia Technologies, an SAIC company, develops and delivers a broad portfolio of job-relevant telecommunications training topics in multiple delivery formats. The courses reflect practical, objective application of network expertise, along with professional education principles, resulting in a high-quality learning experience. Offerings include over 550 courses and learning products that can be customized according to customer-specific needs. Approximately 800,000 people from 1,300 companies internationally have attended training since 1968. In addition to public and customer sites, training takes place at the lab-based residential learning facility in Lisle, Illinois, where business conference accommodations are also available. More information is available at 1-800-TEACH-ME or www.800teachme. com

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A Growing Number of Leading Educational Institutions Worldwide are Using performancesoft pbviews to Enhance Their Performance Management Initiatives

2011-04-27T08:04:00.000-07:00

A Growing Number of Leading Educational Institutions Worldwide are Using performancesoft pbviews to Enhance Their Performance Management Initiatives

California State University, Kentucky State University, Oregon Health Science University, and The University of Washington are among the leading educational institutions utilizing pbviews to improve performance.

(PRWEB) December 7, 2005

performancesoft Inc. is pleased to welcome Kentucky State University and Washington State University as the latest additions to its growing list of customers, as it continues to expand its leadership position in the Performance Management and Balanced Scorecard category for today’s performance-driven educational institutions.

Performancesoft pbviews, the most widely deployed Performance Management software solution, gives educational institutions a means to respond to performance mandates, accreditation requirements and the demands of their various stakeholders. Additionally, pbviews offers a complete enterprise-wide Performance Management reporting environment, that delivers rich data visualization capabilities, coupled with actionable automated alerting functionality to help ensure management has visibility into all levels of their organization.

Among the many diverse educational institutions using performancesoft pbviews as their Performance Management solution of choice are:

California State University, Kentucky State University, Oregon Health Science University, The University of Washington, Leeds University (United Kingdom), Balestier Hill Primary School (Singapore), St. Margaret’s Secondary School (Singapore) and Telok Kurau Primary School (Singapore).

“By using pbviews to manage their Performance Management initiatives, our customers can fully leverage and transform the data in their current enterprise applications, to deliver 'one version of the truth' across the entire organization,” said Todd Oakes, Vice President, Government Solutions, performancesoft Inc. “Once deployed, users enjoy the ability to effectively track, at any time, progress towards overall performance objectives against financial and non-financial measures, through the use of enhanced Strategy Maps, Executive Dashboards, and Personalized Alerts, to support decision making that helps to solve today’s growing challenges.”

“Implementing pbviews across our 23 campuses, utilizing a variety of measurement frameworks, offered a unique array of challenges that were overcome with the support we received from performancesoft's exceptional implementation team,” said Matt Ceppi, Director, System-wide Quality Improvement, California State University. “Campus leaders are now able to access performance measures to track progress.”

About performancesoft Inc.

Founded in 1993, performancesoft is the acknowledged leader in the Performance Management and Balanced Scorecard solutions, with the richest, most intuitive and easiest to use product in the category. Its state of the art software, practical expertise and unparalleled customer support make pbviews the solution of choice for today’s performance driven organizations such as: New York State Office of General Services, County of San Diego, New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services and US Army Corps of Engineers, among others. For more information on how performancesoft helps schools, school districts, universities, and colleges reach the next level of performance excellence, visit: http://www. performancesoft. com/education. asp (http://www. performancesoft. com/education. asp).

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Planning for Seniors is Topic of Program for Professionals in Williasmport and Wilkes-Barre, PA

2011-04-26T04:49:00.000-07:00

Planning for Seniors is Topic of Program for Professionals in Williasmport and Wilkes-Barre, PA

For senior citizens and their advisors, change is the order of the day. The Elder Law Firm of Marshall & Associates has gathered experts from across the state to bring area professionals up-to-speed on all the changes in Medicare, Medicaid, Special Needs Trusts and Reverse Mortgages.

(PRWEB) May 2, 2005

Professionals who work with seniors are urged to attend the Elder Law Professional Update being held Thursday, May 12th, 2005 at the Williamsport Radisson and Friday, May 13th at the Woodlands in Wilkes-Barre. It will begin at 8:00 AM and wrap-up at 12:15 PM. The event will provide important information for social services, financial, legal, accounting, health care and other aging network professionals.

The program is sponsored by the Elder Law Firm of Marshall & Associates with support from the Northcentral Pennsylvania Estate Planners Council and C&N Trust & Financial Management Group. Topics will include a discussion of new initiatives in long term care by Patricia Brady, Director of the Bureau of Long Term Care of the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare.

In other sessions, Attorney Jeff Marshall will discuss recent significant legal and regulatory changes affecting seniors; John Karsja of AFC First Financial Corporation will talk about how seniors can use their home equity to pay for care, and Attorneys Kathy Hendrickson of The Family Trust, and Kemp Scales of Scales Elder Law will discuss what professionals should know about Special Needs Trusts.

The program is free of charge and continuing education credit has been approved for attorneys, accountants and personal care home administrators.

For more information or to register, please contact Melissa Bottorf, Director of Public Education, at 570-321-9008 or at mbottorf@paelderlaw. com.

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Abington Memorial Hospital Earns Two Designations: Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery(SM) and Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement(SM)

2011-04-25T20:33:00.000-07:00

Abington Memorial Hospital Earns Two Designations: Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery(SM) and Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement(SM)

Blue Distinction Centers for Spine Surgery and Blue Distinction Centers for Knee and Hip Replacement are part of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association's expansion of its Blue Distinction® designation.

Abington, PA (Vocus) February 19, 2010

Independence Blue Cross of Philadelphia has designated Abington Memorial Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement. Blue Distinction Centers for Spine Surgery and Blue Distinction Centers for Knee and Hip Replacement are part of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association's expansion of its Blue Distinction® designation.

"This designation is a tribute to more than a decade of hard work by our nurses, doctors, physical therapists and support staff, virtually everyone involved in our program, who have focused on developing the most advanced musculoskeletal program for our patients,” said Andrew M. Star, M. D., chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Abington Memorial Hospital and director of the Human Motion Institute.

Performing more than 1,000 joints last year, the Human Motion Institute was the first teaching hospital in Pennsylvania to have received the prestigious Gold Seal of Approval and Disease Specific Certification from the Joint Commission for the hip and knee replacement program. The center offers the most advanced techniques in joint replacement including the new anterior approach, which spares muscles and ligaments, enabling quicker rehabilitation and return to work.

Our spine surgeons - orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons - performed over 800 spine procedures last year, using minimally invasive techniques and the latest devices. An Abington Memorial Hospital orthopaedist recently performed the first Superion clinical trial in Pennsylvania for advanced spinal stenosis patients.

"Blue Distinction puts a high value on research and evidence-based health and medical information,” said Allan Korn, MD, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association chief medical officer. "Blue Distinction Centers show our commitment to working with doctors and hospitals in communities across the country to identify leading institutions that meet clinically validated quality standards and deliver better overall outcomes in patient care.”

The selection criteria used to evaluate facilities were developed with input from a panel of expert physicians. To be designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, the following types of criteria were evaluated. More information on selection criteria is available on http://www. bcbs. com:
Established acute care inpatient facility, including intensive care, emergency care, and a full range of patient support services with full accreditation by a CMS-deemed national accreditation organization Experience and training of program surgeons, including case volume Quality management programs, including surgical checklists as well as tracking and evaluation of clinical outcomes and process of care Multi-disciplinary clinical pathways and teams to coordinate and streamline care, including transitions of care Shared decision making and preoperative patient education

The Blue Distinction designation is awarded by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies to medical facilities that have demonstrated expertise in delivering quality healthcare in the areas of bariatric surgery, cardiac care, complex and rare cancers, knee and hip replacement, spine surgery and transplants. The program is part of The Blues® efforts to collaborate with physicians and medical facilities to improve the overall quality and safety of specialty care.

The additional Blue Distinction Centers for Spine Surgery and Blue Distinction Centers for Knee and Hip Replacement designations will bring the nation's number of Blue Distinction designations to more than 1,600—and this number is expected to increase in the coming years.

About Abington Memorial Hospital
Abington Memorial Hospital (http://www. amh. org) is a 665-bed, acute care teaching hospital with a medical staff of more than 900 physicians and 5,600 employees. These professionals provide medical care and health services to residents of Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.

A regional provider, Abington Memorial Hospital has the only Level II accredited trauma center in Montgomery County and offers highly specialized services in cardiac care, cancer care, neurosciences, orthopaedics and maternal/child health.

Note: Designation as Blue Distinction Centers means these facilities' overall experience and aggregate data met objective criteria established in collaboration with expert clinicians' and leading professional organizations' recommendations. Individual outcomes may vary. To find out which services are covered under your policy at any facilities, please call your local Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield Plan.

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Sinus Buster Launches New Mild Pepper Nasal Spray

2011-04-25T09:28:00.000-07:00

Sinus Buster Launches New Mild Pepper Nasal Spray

When Sinus Buster hot pepper (Capsaicin) nasal spray was introduced to the OTC market in 2003, it was an instant hit with sufferers of severe chronic headaches and sinus conditions. Known as the world’s first Capsaicin nasal spray, Sinus Buster is now sold in nearly 2,000 stores throughout North America. Today, the makers of Sinus Buster have introduced a brand new "Mild" formula designed to fight less severe sinus and headache symptoms.

Albany, NY (PRWEB) July 6, 2006

When Sinus Buster hot pepper (Capsaicin) nasal spray was introduced to the OTC market in 2003, it was an instant hit with sufferers of chronic headaches and sinus conditions. Known as the world’s first Capsaicin nasal spray, Sinus Buster is now sold in 2,000 stores throughout North America, and more than 3,000 stores worldwide.

Earlier this year, SiCap Industries (makers of Sinus Buster) announced an entire line of Capsaicin nasal sprays covering a multitude of health conditions. Each of these exclusive “All Natural” formulas are registered with the FDA as official Homeopathic OTC (over-the-counter) medications designed to relieve a variety of chronic health issues including: Allergies; Sinus; Headaches; Colds; Weight Control; and even a Stop Smoking formula.

“These aren’t just the same formulas with different labels. Each of these formulas were carefully designed to combat specific health issues. For example, Capsaicin alone cannot adequately relieve and prevent seasonal allergy symptoms, but when you add natural Nettle extract to the mix it becomes the most effective allergy buster you’ll ever find. Each of our Sinus Buster formulas use specific herbal extracts that have been approved by the FDA to treat certain conditions under the rules of the National Drug Code. The only formula we didn’t have was a simple nasal rinse to promote daily sinus health, and that’s where the new Sinus Buster mild formula comes in. It's designed for everyday mild symptoms,” says Wayne Perry, president of SiCap Industries.

SiCap’s new “Mild” formula is based on their popular original classic Sinus Buster, but without the usual pepper bite. According to SiCap officials, this new formula is designed to be a daily sinus cleanser that combats mild symptoms such as low-level congestion and pressure.

“Basically Sinus Buster Mild is our answer to saline sprays, but it goes a step further. While it works for keeping nasal passages clear and soothed just like saline does, it also relieves minor sinus symptoms and basic sinus related headaches,” says Rob Sasso, Director of Operations for SiCap Industries.

While Sinus Buster Classic formula can blast away the worst headaches and congestion within seconds, the new milder version is best suited for “Mild” symptoms and prevention of severe symptoms.

“Low heat Capsaicin will clear basic congestion and stop dull low level headaches with only a few sprays, but when it comes to major head-busting headaches or significant sinus pressure such as with infections, you need a higher heat pepper extract to do the job. Basically the mild formula is designed to work hand in hand with the original classic formula. We recommend the average chronic sufferer should have both versions. They can use the mild formula for daily prevention and cleansing, and the classic formula when facing severe symptoms such as sinus infections or cluster headaches. It’s like using original Tylenol for minor aches, and using extra strength Tylenol for severe pain. The only side effects are that one formula is a little hotter than the other,” Perry explains.

Capsaicin, the active ingredient in hot peppers works basically the same as many medicines when it comes to dosage - The higher the dosage, the more effective it is. Based on this principal, Sinus Buster Mild is designed for the millions of people who suffer minor irritating bouts of sinus symptoms.

While many people welcome a milder version of Sinus Buster, many others plan to stick with the stronger original version. In one focus study with cluster headache patients (who also suffered from chronic sinus congestion), the stronger "Original" Sinus Buster formula was shown to be more effective against Cluster headache attacks. On the other hand, the "Mild" formula was found to be equally effective against chronic nasal congestion and headache prevention.

“I get alot of sinus infections and both formulas really help keep me clear, but when I get a nasty headache I need to really feel the burn. It also wakes me up mentally and I haven’t had a single headache since I started using it. I use to get terrible headaches related to my sinus infections, but Sinus Buster Classic was able to beat them every time. I mean instantly. I like their mild formula for everyday use, but when I have a full fledged Sinus Migraine, I need to feel the pepper," says Joseph Novil, a long time Sinus Buster customer who took part in the focus study.

“The average Sinus Sufferer should have both formulas because a person's symptoms aren’t always so severe. Sometimes you just need a little extra help to keep the nasal passages clear. Our mild formula is nice because you can use it for everyday nasal issues that don't require a high heat ratio. For instance, mild Sinus Buster is great for chronic congestion and snoring because they don't require a high heat ratio to be effective. And both formulas are safe to use as needed because they're completely natural and free of any added chemicals,” adds Perry.

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23-Year-Old American Dies at Bangkok Hospital Under Mysterious Circumstances

2011-04-24T21:13:00.000-07:00

23-Year-Old American Dies at Bangkok Hospital Under Mysterious Circumstances

Distribution or publication of this release in the country of Thailand is strictly prohibited.

New York and Bangkok (PRWEB) June 20, 2006

On Feb. 24, 2006, a 23-year-old American man and resident of both California and New York, died at Bumrungrad Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. Mr. Joshua Goldberg had traveled to Thailand to be ordained as a Buddhist Monk at Thambrabok Monastery in late January of 2006.

The deceased was cremated and enshrined at the monastery and was posthumously ordained on March 7, 2006.

Until 1996, National Medical Enterprises aka Tenet, was a significant owner of Bumrungrad, according to SEC records and Bumrungrad website information. A recent discovery of Tenet's 2001 SEC filings, claims that Bumrungrad was, during that period, claimed as a 100% owned subsidiary. Subsequent filings do not reveal any further mention of Tenet's ownership of Bumrungrad Hospital. See: http://www. sec. gov/Archives/edgar/data/70318/000091205701529717/a2056090zex-21.htm (http://www. sec. gov/Archives/edgar/data/70318/000091205701529717/a2056090zex-21.htm)
Http://www. sec. gov/Archives/edgar/data/70318/000089710102000564/tenet023722_ex-21.htm (http://www. sec. gov/Archives/edgar/data/70318/000089710102000564/tenet023722_ex-21.htm)
Http://www. sec. gov/Archives/edgar/data/70318/000091205703000246/a2110413zex-21.htm (http://www. sec. gov/Archives/edgar/data/70318/000091205703000246/a2110413zex-21.htm)
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Bumrungrad, for it's part, makes no reference of any ownership by Tenet since 1996 in it's filings with the Thai Securities Commission.

This inconsistency is being investigated.

James Goldberg, the deceased father, has requested answers concerning the specifics of his son's death from Bumrungrad Hospital and The Joint Commission's International division.

"Both the hospital and the Joint Commission have remained silent in responding to questions relating to my son's hospital care, medications and circumstances around the time of his death," said Mr. Goldberg from his home outside of New York City.

The Thai police and various US government agencies have joined in the investigation.

According to the Joint Commission's website, they and their subsidiaries are a non-profit company, empowered to accredit hospitals so that accredited hospitals can become eligible to receive Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.

Bumrungrad Hospital has referred Mr. Goldberg to the Bangkok Insurance company lawyers, the hospital's insurers who, according to Thai Stock Market public information and Bumrungrad's 2004 Annual Report (BH), are also part owners of the hospital.

Bangkok Insurance has been unresponsive to date.

The father of the deceased commissioned independent forensic and pharmacological analysis, which have carefully examined the standards of care and the drug interactions associated with his son's hospitalization and death. Results can be viewed at www. bumrungraddeath. com on a restricted access basis.

In the midst of this fast emerging phenomena of Medical Tourism, many foreign hospitals have sought accreditation from the Joint Commission (approximately 100 thus far).

The accredition establishes standards similar to those provided for US accredited hospitals. Mauren Potter, Executive Director of the Joint Commission International, states that "compliance with these standards is solely voluntary."

The legislation under which this right to "deem" accreditation in lieu of the US Government is embodied in specific provisions of the Social Security Amendment Act of 1965, which also requires that the Joint Commission or others to authorized by the US government, establish standards which are to be overseen, monitored and enforced. (TITLE 42--THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, SUBCHAPTER II--PROVISIONS RELATING TO ACCREDITATION AND APPROVAL, Sec. 14922. Process for accreditation and approval; role of accrediting entities)

The Joint Commission for Hospital Accreditation started its international program in 1999. Of the 88 hospitals it has accredited, 86 are still accredited. That's less than a 1/3 of 1% rate of attrition...similar in proportion to the number of hospitals in the US whose accreditation has been revoked or, according to the Joint Commission's statistics, less than 1%.

Jim Goldberg, father of the deceased, has met with both sides of the US Congress urging legislation to deal with Medical Tourism and international accreditation of hospitals by the Joint Commission.

According to the Bumrungrad hospital chart provided to Mr. James Goldberg on or around March 8, 2006, the victim was given 14 different drugs on the day of his death -- "Six of which are known to be contraindicated," says by Dr. Henry Cohen, Professor of Pharmacology at Long Island University, Kings County Medical Center in New York City.

In the opinion of Board Certified American forensic specialist, Dr. Anna Vertkin of Mill Valley, Calif., the 23-year-old died of "Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome," which is a swelling of the brain, the inducement of coma and the shutting down of the central nervous system.

Mr. James Goldberg is returning to Bangkok to join in the Royal Thai Police investigation during June 2006.

This information is not for USE or PUBLICATION or DISTRIBUTION in Thailand.

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Freescale and Monebo Launch ECG-on-a-Chip Platform Solution to Aid Heart Monitoring : Advanced Hardware and Software Technology Designed to Enable More Efficient and Higher Quality Cardiac Care

2011-04-24T02:39:00.000-07:00

Freescale and Monebo Launch ECG-on-a-Chip Platform Solution to Aid Heart Monitoring : Advanced Hardware and Software Technology Designed to Enable More Efficient and Higher Quality Cardiac Care

Freescale Semiconductor:

AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB) July 31, 2008

News Facts:

Freescale Semiconductor and Monebo Technologies have joined forces to deliver a platform for medical equipment using electrocardiogram (ECG) technology. The "ECG-on-a-chip" solution combines Monebo's Kinetic™ ECG software with Freescale's embedded processing technology to enable medical equipment manufacturers to develop easy-to-use ECG monitoring tools. The partnership gives developers freedom of choice for their ECG applications, based on their performance, operating power, integration and system cost needs. The ECG-on-a-chip solution is ideal for a wide spectrum of applied technology, such as:

Clinical ECG devices Stress test devices Holter monitors Cardiac event monitors Bedside patient monitoring Home portable medical devices Health and fitness devices The Monebo software can be combined with key products in Freescale's MCU and embedded MPU portfolio, including

8-bit S08 microcontrollers (MCUs) 16-bit digital signal controllers (DSCs) 32-bit ColdFire® MCUs 32-bit Power® MCUs PowerQUICC® processors i. MX™ application processors Multimedia:

Download traditional press release Freescale Technology Forum, keynote video demonstrating Monebo technology YouTube video of Freescale's Dr. Fernandez-Villasenor demonstrating the Monebo heart monitoring platform and other medical devices The Monebo Kinetic™ ECG Algorithm American Heart Association: 2008 Cardiovascular Disease Statistics Definition of ECG monitors Explore the Freescale Healthcare Resource Center World Health Organization: World Health Statistics 2008 More multimedia available by request Quotes from Executives:

"Freescale believes consumers can monitor their health more effectively if they have access to medical devices that are embedded into their daily lives," said Henri Richard, senior vice president and chief sales and marketing officer at Freescale. "Freescale technology helps broaden the ECG medical device market by speeding time-to-market, offering best-in-class hardware and reducing system cost. Ultimately, ECG-on-a-chip solutions will result in new generations of ECG products designed to help improve the quality of life for millions of people affected by cardiovascular disease." "Individuals affected by many forms of cardiovascular disease often go untreated, as they're either unaware they have the condition or have misgivings about traditional treatments available," said Jose Fernandez-Villasenor, M. D., global medical applications specialist at Freescale. "Breakthrough silicon and software technologies from companies like Freescale and Monebo are making it easier and more cost-effective to monitor heart patients using a critical and widely understood test – the ECG." Relevant Coverage:

"Freescale, Monebo team on cardiac analysis technology," by Chuck Murray, Design News, June 23, 2008 "Tech firm taps into heart monitoring," by Max Jarman, The Arizona Republic, June 17, 2008 "Embedded software at heart of scalable EKG-on-chip," by Colin Johnson, EE Times, June 16, 2008 RSS Feeds:

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New Study Establishes Model for Sleep Research in Transportation Workers

2011-04-22T11:44:00.000-07:00

New Study Establishes Model for Sleep Research in Transportation Workers

Latest Study Uses Cost Effective Technique to Identify Sleep Apnea in Transportation Workers Without a Sleep Center.

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) January 12, 2009

Published in the most recent issue of the Journal of Health & Productivity (http://www. ihpm. org/jhp), University Services Sleep Diagnostic & Treatment Centers (http://www. uservices. com) out of Philadelphia, PA, accomplished a model to evaluate the risk of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) in safety sensitive positions within the railroad industry.

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness is most commonly caused by Obstructive Sleep Apnea, a sleep disorder that occurs when the airway is constricted while sleeping, causing a loss in blood oxygen levels that result in waking numerous times throughout the night to keep the airway open. OSA is a major contributing factor in the number of fatal car crashes each year, contributes to poor work performance, generates irritability and hostility toward others, impairs memory and concentration, and is as prevalent as adult diabetes and asthma.

The model used a Health Risk Assessment (HRA) to screen for EDS and confirmed using an ambulatory device that does not require an overnight stay in a Sleep Disorders Center. The results of the study found the risk of OSA among participants to be 35-40%, higher than the general population (2-4%), and from those found to be at risk, 80% confirmed positive to have OSA by the study's criteria. Each participant followed the model exactly, with no failures.

"It would be prudent to institute a screening program for EDS in all workers that are in safety sensitive positions. Employers will see a drastic improvement in their employees' productivity as well as health benefits," commented Dr. Randy Blake Barnett, who conducted the study.

Employers, occupational medicine providers, and federal regulators are all beginning to investigate the prevalence of EDS in the workforce. By adapting a screening and confirming model with proven success like that of University Services (http://www. uservices. com), companies can ensure their employees are sleeping better at night, and being more alert during the day.

About University Services:
University Services, a multi-specialty medical services organization, provides sleep diagnostic and treatment at multiple sleep centers located throughout southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and northern Delaware. Each offer state-of-the-art overnight testing facilities with private bedrooms, bathrooms, and the comforts of home. Convenient at-home testing options are also available.

A similar press release by University Services discussing this topic may be found here (http://www. prweb. com/releases/2008/09/prweb1261744.htm).

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Sarah Casson Promoted to Admissions Director at SageWalk, The Wilderness School

2011-04-21T17:38:00.000-07:00

Sarah Casson Promoted to Admissions Director at SageWalk, The Wilderness School

Sarah Casson has been promoted to admissions director at SageWalk, the Wilderness School in Redmond, Oregon.

Redmond, OR (PRWEB) June 5, 2007

Sarah Casson has been promoted to admissions director at SageWalk, the Wilderness School in Redmond, Oregon, effective immediately. SageWalk, the first wilderness program to be individually accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools, is licensed by the State of Oregon to work with students who are experiencing issues with substance abuse, and is also licensed by the State of Oregon as both an Outdoor Youth Program and Private School. Casson previously served as admissions counselor for SageWalk, responsible for numerous student admissions duties, developing positions on the Parent CheckIn web site, and marketing and coordinating conferences and professional visits.

"We are delighted to promote Sarah to this position," said Larry Solie, executive director of SageWalk. "She has proven to be a leader in the SageWalk family and demonstrated exceptional relationship-building skills. Her willingness to learn and motivation to excel have allowed her to really grow within our program."

Prior to joining SageWalk, Casson worked as an intern at St. Mary's Boys Home in Portland while attending Portland State University where she studied psychology. Sarah is passionate about SageWalk and possesses the energy and enthusiasm that will help make this a positive and successful transition.

SageWalk, the Wilderness School was founded in 1997 and was acquired by Aspen Education Group in 2005. SageWalk is located in the high desert of Central Oregon. It operates year-round and maintains an open enrollment policy for admissions. Professional services include: licensed clinical professionals, certified chemical dependency counselors, master's level educators, on-site registered nurse, and a fleet of highly trained wilderness-based instructors. SageWalk is licensed by the State of Oregon as a Chemical Dependency Treatment program and boasts a long-standing history of excellent risk management and family success stories.

SageWalk is a proud member of Aspen Education Group, the nation's largest and most comprehensive network of therapeutic schools and programs. Aspen Education Group offers professionals and families the opportunity to choose from a variety of therapeutic settings in order to best meet a student's unique academic and emotional needs. Aspen Education Group has been profiled by major news and television organizations around the world, including U. S. News and World Report, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today and People magazine, as well as on CNN, ABC's 20/20 and Good Morning America, NBC's The Today Show and Dateline NBC, National Public Radio and the syndicated television show Dr. Phil. Aspen is a division of CRC Health Group, the nation's largest chemical dependency and related behavioral health organization. For more information about Aspen Education Group, visit www. aspeneducation. com or call (888) 972-7736.

For more information about SageWalk, please visit www. sagewalk. com or call (800) 877-1922.

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Title Offers Revolutionary Leap in Understanding of Mental Illness

2011-04-21T16:46:00.000-07:00

Title Offers Revolutionary Leap in Understanding of Mental Illness

Xulon book chronicles author's 40-year struggle with schizophrenia

Longwood, FL (PRWEB) October 24, 2009

For years, the cause of mental illness and its remedy have remained shrouded in mystery--until now. Xulon Press author Joan Richardson's A Thorn in My Flesh ($16.99, paperback, 978-1-61579-267-2) smiths a new key that unlocks the mystery of schizophrenia, offering hope, faith, and understanding to Christian families that struggle beneath the burden of mental illness. This autobiography chronicles the author's 40-year journey through the wilderness of schizophrenia, detailing how she has met her struggles with persevering faith. Her progressive victories over the devastation of mental illness are inspirational.

"Readers will gain insight about the Christian life," the evangelist explains. "Seekers will find answers and believers will discover empowerment, renewal, and victory. The hopeless will find hope; the addict, freedom. Those determined in their Christian faith will find release from mental illness."

A radio station owner, artist, and motorcyclist--as well as the former co-host of the contemporary Christian radio show "Man Alive!"--Richardson and her new book represent a stunning, revolutionary leap in understanding mental health and wholeness. "This autobiography springs from a life that could have ended in despair, but instead emerges with joy," she explains, promising that the God who watches over her will watch over all who believe.

Joan Richardson currently resides in Delaware with her husband Bob.

Xulon Press, a division of Salem Communications, is the world's largest Christian publisher, with more than 7,000 titles published to date. Retailers may order A Thorn in My Flesh through Ingram Book Company and/or Spring Arbor Book Distributors. A Thorn in My Flesh is available online through xulonpress. com/bookstore, amazon. com, and barnesandnoble. com.

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Dignified Drug Testing with New InterceptÂ System

2011-04-21T09:43:00.000-07:00

Dignified Drug Testing with New InterceptÂ System

Data Dome, Inc. announces that it will add the FDA-approved Intercept Oral Fluid Drug Test system to it's existing line of pre-employment assessment tools. Intercept is a more cost-effective and dignified method of drug testing than urine analysis.

(PRWEB) August 15, 2003

Contact:

Kimya Coker

Data Dome, Inc.

1050 Lindridge Dr., N. E.

Atlanta, GA 30324

Phone: 404-814-0739

Fax: 404-262-2607

Cell phone: 404-217-7266

Email: kimya@datadome. com

Web site: http://www. datadome. com (http://www. datadome. com)

Dignified Drug Testing with New InterceptÂ System

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) August 13, 2003 -- Data Dome, Inc., a 15-year old operation specializing in pre-employment assessment tools, offers a smart alternative to costly, inconvenient and often embarrassing drug testing. The product was developed by OraSure Technologies, Inc., makers of the Q. E.D.Â® Saliva Alcohol Test, and the leader in oral fluid diagnostics.

The InterceptÂ can detect the NIDA-5 drug panel which includes: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP, amphetamines, and MDMA (ectasy) without the need to collect urine. With the addition of the FDA-approved InterceptÂ Oral Fluid Drug Test, employers can now collect samples anywhere and anytime, without the need for special collection facilities. Sample collection with InterceptÂ is also directly observable, which greatly reduces the chance that the donor will be able to ÂbeatÂ the drug test.

Taking all of these factors into consideration, InterceptÂ is a more cost effective way for employers to administer pre-employment, random and post-accident drug testing. With traditional urine tests, companies not only have to pay for the tests and results, but also for collection, scheduling, supervision, and training. ÂDrug testing with the InterceptÂ system is very efficient. It not only saves our company valuable hiring time, but it also translates into cost savings that positively impact my bottom line.Â

Industry leaders in diagnostic testing and services, predict that oral fluid drug testing will replace urinalysis in the next three years. The new oral fluid system is expected to make a huge impact not only in the workplace, but also in the public health, criminal justice, and academic arenas.

About Data Dome, Inc.

Data Dome, Inc. was founded in 1988 by Arthur G. Schoeck. They offer a variety of other pre-employment assessment tools as well as products and services designed to develop and maximize existing employees and build better relationships in the workplace. For more information, visit http://www. datadome. com (http://www. datadome. com).

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As The Economy Worsens, Some Home Based Businesses Owners Reach Rock Star Status, According to President of Unimax Services

2011-04-21T02:08:00.000-07:00

As The Economy Worsens, Some Home Based Businesses Owners Reach Rock Star Status, According to President of Unimax Services

While war abroad, crime at home, health care costs, gasoline prices and other issues face our nation, every politician from Barack Obama and John McCain down to the local level are heatedly debating the one problem we must survive first, our worsening economy. People everywhere are desperate for a way to meet their basic necessities. President of Unimax Service, Paul Darby, is offering a new kind of home based business opportunity.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) October 8, 2008

President of Unimax Service, Paul Darby notes that one of the biggest indicators of our economic decline is in the numbers of people exiting the corporate work force and trying their hands at the work at home and internet based business model.

Although some people have hit "home runs" right off the bat and have done well, greater than 97.2% of the people attempting home based internet businesses suffer such a degree of information overload that they quickly discover that instead of enjoying new found
Success, their home based computer and internet are often an addictive money trap that does little to solve their financial woes.

There is a shining star though, according to Darby, who is one of the new breed of internet home business success stories and who now serves as President of the Dallas, Texas based Unimax Services Corporation. "Although we are out in front right now, we are just one of the rapidly appearing new technology companies that are springing up from the need to make launching a home based business cheaper, easier and more profitable faster for the average Joe. The internet isn't done making the news by a long shot."

For more information on how to access new technology to reach "rock star" status with a home based business you may visit Paul Darby's website http://thenetmillionairesclub. com/ (http://thenetmillionairesclub. com/) or call Paul Darby at (214) 572-4687.

For more information please feel free to contact Paul Darby who has now been featured in 6 full page newspaper articles, appeared on Fox News and has been a guest on several talk radio shows to share information on how to have a profitable home based business.

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SoftAmbulance Company Makes Photo Recovery Simple

2011-04-20T05:23:00.000-07:00

SoftAmbulance Company Makes Photo Recovery Simple

SoftAmbulance Company announces the release of Photo Undelete, an end-user tool to recover lost and deleted pictures in a variety of formats. A signature feature of Photo Undelete is the ability to work with images stored on healthy and damaged hard drives, solid-state media such as flash memory cards and USB sticks, as well as digital pictures located in digital cameras’ built-in memory.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) May 20, 2010

SoftAmbulance Data Recovery Company announces the release of Photo Undelete (http://softambulance. com/photo_repair_jpeg_recovery/photo_repair_recover_features. php), an end-user tool to recover lost and deleted pictures in a variety of formats. A signature feature of Photo Undelete is the ability to work with images stored on healthy and damaged hard drives, solid-state media such as flash memory cards and USB sticks, as well as digital pictures located in digital cameras’ built-in memory.

About Photo Undelete:
Photo Undelete offers users an easy way to retrieve lost and deleted images and digital pictures in dozens of formats. Supporting all popular image formats such as JPEG, GIF, TIFF, BMP and PNG, Photo Undelete can recover raw images produced by most modern digital cameras as well as video files in AVI and MOV formats. The support of RAW formats makes Photo Undelete usable to professional photographers shooting digital SLRs, while its fully guided wizard-based user interface makes the product accessible to all kinds of computer users.

Photo Undelete can recover digital pictures from a corrupted memory card, and can work with digital cameras directly via a USB cord. Even if a memory card or camera’s internal memory has been formatted, Photo Undelete can still successfully locate and recover pictures.

Photo Undelete comes handy in a variety of situations, from one deleted picture to complete hard drive failures. The image recovery tool includes convenient, step-by-step user interface that guides users through the entire recovery process. There’s no learning and trying involved in using Photo Undelete. A few clicks engage a file system scan or a thorough check of the entire storage device in order to locate as many missing pictures as possible. Once discovered, images are conveniently organized accompanied with thumbnail-size previews; yet another click displays a full-size preview available in both free and full versions of the product.

Photo Undelete works in all 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows since Windows 95, including Windows 98, NT4, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 2003 and 2008 Server and the latest Windows 7. Photo Undelete can recover pictures from all revisions of FAT and NTFS file systems used on fixed and removable storage devices, and supports all types of hard drives, memory cards, USB sticks and other types of storage media.

About SoftAmbulance Data Recovery Company:
Founded in 2005, SoftAmbulance Data Recovery Company (http://softambulance. com) delivers general use and specialized data recovery tools computer users worldwide. The company strives to serve every client, and makes its data recovery products accessible and easily usable. SoftAmbulance Data Recovery Company developed step-by-step usability that makes its products go without a steep learning curve. The company’s current range of data recovery solutions includes tools for repairing hard drives and partitions, undeleting files and folders, repairing email databases and recovering lost and deleted images.

Free evaluation version of Photo Undelete is available at http://softambulance. com/download. php (http://softambulance. com/download. php).

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University of Minnesota Professor Dr. David Pui to Speak at American Filtration and Separation Society Conference

2011-04-18T18:51:00.000-07:00

University of Minnesota Professor Dr. David Pui to Speak at American Filtration and Separation Society Conference

The American Filtration and Separations Society (AFS) will be holding its 22nd Annual Conference, May 4-7, 2009 at the Sheraton Hotel in Bloomington Minnesota.

Minneapolis, MN (Vocus) April 7, 2009

The American Filtration and Separations Society (http://www. afssociety. org) (AFS) will be holding its 22nd Annual Conference, May 4-7, 2009 at the Sheraton Hotel in Bloomington Minnesota. Dr. David Y. H. Pui, Distinguished McKnight University Professor at the University of Minnesota will be the opening keynote speaker for the technical conference on May 5th.

Dr. Pui will speak on "Integrative Filtration Research: Filtration of Nanoparticles, Bioparticles and Agglomerates; Nanofiber Filtration; Liquid-borne Particle Filtration".

Dr. Pui will discuss why an integrative approach to filtration research is needed to meet the demands of modern filtration requirements. Examples will be given to show how knowledge in powder technology is applied to model aerosol soot loading; how liquid-borne engineered nanoparticles and bioparticles are dispersed using aerosol technique for filtration efficiency evaluations. As a result of integrative filtration research there is development of better composite filter media, pleated filters and respirators, leading to improved environment and lower health risk for workers and the general public.

Joining Dr. Pui at the opening session of the AFS conference is Dr. Steve Tarleton, Senior Lecturer at Loughborough University. Dr. Tarleton will speak on "Filter Selection, Scale-up and Simulation in the 21st Century".

Dr. Tarleton will detail recent developments in equipment for the automated testing and monitoring of cake filtration and the filter cycle and will show how the level of sophistication can be varied according to requirements.

On Wednesday, May 6th, John T. Peichel, Global Product Manager, Spiral-wound Membranes & Housings, at GE Water & Process Technologies, will speak on "Six Sigma: Product Development and Product Management at GE Water & Process Technologies".

This presentation will highlight the theory and application of Six Sigma in the areas of product development and product management. Real life examples will underscore the advantages of a structured approach in the development of new products.

Also speaking at the Wednesday morning session is Prof. Dr. Gerhard Kasper from the Universität Karlsruhe. He will speak on "The Kinetics of Dust Filtration"

AFS will also have featured speakers at its' lunches on May 5th and 6th. On May 5th, Elizabeth Carey, Chief Technical Officer, Cummins Power Generation Group, will speak on "A Customer's Perspective on the Importance of Filtration".

On May 6th, Dr. Debra Wilfong of Donaldson Company, Inc., will speak on the "Emerging Challenges of Fuel Filtration".

In addition to these presentations, the conference will feature over 90 additional technical presentations over 3 days.

On Monday, May 4th AFS offers 12 short courses on various filtration and separation topics.

On Thursday, May 7th, the Center for Filtration Research, University of Minnesota, will supplement the AFS conference with two sessions of presentations based on its' research.

For information on the AFS 22nd Annual Technical Conference go to:
Http://afssociety. org/spring2009/ (http://afssociety. org/spring2009/)

For information on the short course offerings go to:
Http://afssociety. org/shortcourse/ (http://afssociety. org/shortcourse/)

For information on the Center for Filtration Research contact Dr. David Pui:
Http://www. me. umn. edu/research/faculty/pui. shtml (http://www. me. umn. edu/research/faculty/pui. shtml)

AFS is the premier organization in North America dedicated to R&D, problem solutions and technology transfer in filtration and separation for the benefit of industrial processes, individual health and a clean environment.

The AFS conferences and events bring together the industry leaders, presenting the greatest opportunity to meet and hear the newest information in filtration and separation technology.

Over the past two years over 300 organizations have sent representatives to AFS events. These companies understand the value of employees with knowledge of the latest information in filtration and separation technology.

For information on AFS go to:
Http://www. afssociety. org (http://www. afssociety. org)

Contact Information:
Suzanne Sower
American Filtration and Separations Society
7608 Emerson Ave S.
Richfield, MN 55423
Phone: 612-861-1277
Fax: 612-861-7959

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CME Outfitters Announces Live psychCME TV Activity: 'Pharmacotherapy: Roadmap to Individualized Treatment with Antipsychotics (Part 2)' Premieres Wednesday, October 11

2011-04-18T09:55:00.000-07:00

CME Outfitters Announces Live psychCME TV Activity: 'Pharmacotherapy: Roadmap to Individualized Treatment with Antipsychotics (Part 2)' Premieres Wednesday, October 11

CME Outfitters announces an upcoming live and interactive psychCME TV activity titled "Pharmacotherapy: Roadmap to Individualized Treatment with Antipsychotics (Part 2)." Offered as a live satellite broadcast, webcast, and telephone audioconference premiering Wednesday, October 11, 2006, from 12:00 p. m.–1:00 p. m. ET, the activity will focus on providing current and clinically relevant data about pharmacotherapy options to help patients with psychotic disorders progress toward recovery and live a full and productive life.

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) August 24, 2006

CME Outfitters, LLC, nationally accredited provider of multidisciplinary medical education programming and related healthcare communications services, is pleased to announce an upcoming live and interactive evidence-based psychCME TV activity titled "Pharmacotherapy: Roadmap to Individualized Treatment with Antipsychotics (Part 2)."

Offered as a live satellite broadcast, webcast, and telephone audioconference premiering Wednesday, October 11, 2006, from 12:00 p. m.–1:00 p. m. ET, the activity will focus on providing current and clinically relevant data about pharmacotherapy options to help patients with psychotic disorders progress toward recovery and live a full and productive life. The recorded satellite broadcast will re-air from 3:00 p. m.–4:00 p. m. ET. This CE activity will also be available as an archived webcast, podcast, and telephone audioconference shortly after the live broadcast, and available as a videotape or multimedia CD-ROM in November 2006.

There is no fee for participation in this activity, or to obtain a CE certificate; however, registration is required. Three forms of registration are accepted:

Online: Visit the activity details page at http://www. cmeoutfitters. com/cmea. asp? ID=214 (http://www. cmeoutfitters. com/cmea. asp? ID=214)
Phone: Call 877.CME. PROS (877.263.7767)

Fax: Visit the activity details page at http://www. cmeoutfitters. com/cmea. asp? ID=214 (http://www. cmeoutfitters. com/cmea. asp? ID=214), print and complete the activity details form, and fax to 240.243.1033

Statement of Need:

With more treatment options available for severe and persistent mental illness than ever before, clinicians can use pharmacologic differences between antipsychotic medications to target treatment to individual patients' needs. However, expanded options have increased the complexity of clinical decisions. Clinicians need to match medication choices with short - and long-term goals, prioritize pharmacologic management of target symptoms, and minimize side effects and long-term medical complications. Data from clinical trials, while very important, are not sufficient to resolve all the treatment questions clinicians face. Because clinical trials are basically population studies with results reflecting averages from groups of patients, they provide limited guidance concerning individual patients. Patients in clinical trials may also not be representative of those seen in real-world clinical practice, many of whom would not have met entrance criteria for clinical trials of drugs they are receiving. Improved understanding of antipsychotic pharmacology (efficacy and safety data, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics) can help psychiatrists apply clinical trial data to real-world clinical situations. Expert Knowledge Systems recently surveyed experts in antipsychotic pharmacology. Results of this survey along with empirical data from clinical trials and other sources were used to develop "Roadmap" recommendations to help clinicians achieve the best outcomes in treating patients with psychotic disorders. This CME Outfitters/psychCME TV activity presents highlights from the Roadmap recommendations and discusses how specialists in the treatment of severe mental illness can integrate and prioritize pharmacologic information to achieve treatment goals for individual patients.

Faculty:

Sheldon H. Preskorn, MD

Professor & Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

President & Chief Executive Officer

Clinical Research Institute

Wichita, KS

John P. Docherty, MD

Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry

Joan and Sanford I. Weill Medical College

Cornell University

New York, NY

CEO and President

Comprehensive NeuroScience, Inc.

White Plains, NY

Moderator:

Prakash S. Masand, MD

Consulting Professor of Psychiatry

Duke University Medical Center

Durham, NC

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:

Contrast the pharmacologic profiles (efficacy, side effects, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics) of the different antipsychotics. Identify the most appropriate antipsychotics based on characteristics of individual patients. Apply knowledge of pharmacology and patient characteristics to provide individualized treatment for psychosis in common clinical situations.

Target Audience:

Commercial Support:

CME Outfitters, LLC, gratefully acknowledges an educational grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc., in support of this CE activity.

Joint Sponsorship Acknowledgement:

CME Outfitters gratefully acknowledges the contributions of Expert Knowledge Systems, an educational division of Comprehensive NeuroScience, Inc., as its joint sponsor for this continuing education activity.

Credit Information:

CME Credit (Physicians):

CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. CME Outfitters, LLC, designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Note to Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA Category I CME credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.

CNE Credit (Nurses):

This Educational Activity is presented by CME Outfitters, LLC, which has been approved as a provider of continuing education by the New York State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. It has been assigned code 5UYSJZ-PRV-04101. 1.2 contact hours (Pharmacology)

CEP Credit (Psychologists):

CME Outfitters is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CME Outfitters maintains responsibility for this program and its content. (1.0 CE credits)

NASW Credit (Social Workers):

This program was approved by the National Association of Social Workers (provider #886407722) for 1 continuing education contact hour.

CCMC Credit (Certified Case Managers):

This program has been approved for 1 hour by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC).

CPE Credit (Pharmacists):

CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. 1.0 contact hours (0.1 CEUs)

Universal Program Number: 376-999-06-017-L01 (live presentation) 376-999-06-017-H01 (recorded programs)

To receive credit, participants must review all activity materials in their entirety, score 70% or above on a post-test, and fully complete and return both the credit request form and activity evaluation. A certificate or statement of credit will be mailed within 4-6 weeks to all who successfully complete these requirements.

About CME Outfitters:

CME Outfitters is a full service healthcare communications agency providing continuing education content development, production, marketing, accreditation, and project management services to the healthcare industry. Among its many collaborative ventures, CME Outfitters has played a primary role in the production, certification, marketing, and logistical support for the popular psychCME series of educational activities. For more information on CME Outfitters, including a complete calendar of its free award-winning educational activities, please visit http://www. cmeoutfitters. com (http://www. cmeoutfitters. com), or call 877.CME. PROS (877.263.7767).

To view all of CME Outfitters' recent press releases, visit http://www. cmeoutfitters. com (http://www. cmeoutfitters. com) and click on "CME Outfitters in the News" or visit http://www. prweb. com (http://www. prweb. com) and search for "CME Outfitters."

CME Outfitters publishes an e-newsletter, "Clinical Compass," which is a convenient way to stay informed of all CME Outfitters news and information. To subscribe, visit http://www. cmeoutfitters. com (http://www. cmeoutfitters. com) and click on "Register for Updates."

Contact: Jessica Primanzon

CME Outfitters, LLC

240.243.1308 direct

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New Resource for Ohio Health and Elder Care Providers

2011-04-17T21:20:00.000-07:00

New Resource for Ohio Health and Elder Care Providers

Whether selling to or providing services for senior citizens in Ohio, business owners now have a powerful method to reach potential clients.

Ohio (PRWEB) October 17, 2006

Whether selling to or providing services for senior citizens in Ohio, business owners now have a powerful method to reach potential clients.

Barbara Mascio, founder of Senior Approved Services (www. seniorapprovedcertification. com) states, “No one in the health or elder care industry requires the survey or the high standards that we are looking for."

She further states, "We applaud our current Approved Services for being the leaders in their industry. We offer the only logical method available that truly addresses the issue of safety when contracting with an outside service to provide care for an aging loved one.”

Senior Approved Services proves to be a viable solution for the elderly and the family caregiver.

Senior Approved Services (SAS) has served more than 8,000 seniors since 2003 at no cost to the senior and without asking or expecting supportive dollars from Federal or State funding.

Ohio resident and entrepreneur, Mr. David Patel, has generously agreed to help sponsor Senior Approved Services for the state of Ohio. Please see http://www. seniorapproved-ohio. com (http://www. seniorapproved-ohio. com). Mr. Patel is the founder and CEO of Alpine Home Care Services, Inc. located in Independence Ohio. Alpine is also a Certified Senior Approved Service after having successfully completed the SAS required ethic-based consumer driven survey process.

The demand for additional resources to serve both the needs of the aging population and supportive programs for the family caregiver within OH is clear.

The aging population within the State of Ohio is expected to increase at the rate of 44% by the year 2020. (Source: 2006 Miami University Scripps Gerontology Center)

1.1 million Ohioans identify themselves as a family member providing some level of care on behalf of a loved one. (Source: 2006 National Association of State Units on Aging)

Seniors, family caregivers, social workers, discharge planners, and even EAP groups make use of SAS service free of charge. SAS is supported by; forward thinking, caring, elder care businesses that recognize the need to protect the elder population from contracting with less than desirable companies.

The health and elder care businesses awarded the Senior Approved Certification have, without any state or federal mandate, paid a fee for the required survey process. In return, their services are recommended and endorsed to seniors and family caregivers in Ohio as a safe and reliable service to contract with.

Each Certified Senior Approved Service must adhere to a code of ethics in its daily operations. The ethical business practices of health and elder care-related services, resources, and products is proven through the successful completion of the ethic-based consumer-driven survey process.

Complimenting existing programs, SAS is poised to make a positive impact within Ohio. The goal of Senior Approved Services is to develop a ‘One-Call-Solution’. This opens up a tremendous opportunity, not only for health and elder care related service providers, but it also includes opportunities for those businesses that cater or market to the senior citizen.

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42U Enters Agreement with Emerson Network Power to Sell Liebert Power and Cooling Technologies

2011-04-17T09:43:00.000-07:00

42U Enters Agreement with Emerson Network Power to Sell Liebert Power and Cooling Technologies

42U Offers Solutions to Meet the Demands of Today's Data Center

Broomfield, CO (PRWEB) January 17, 2008

Broomfield, CO January 17, 2008 -- 42U (http://www.42u. com)(www.42u. com) the nation's largest value-added reseller of server management and data center infrastructure solutions, today announced that it has entered into a reseller agreement with Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR) and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, to provide the full suite of Liebert power and cooling solutions.

"Liebert technologies from Emerson Network Power provide the flexibility, efficiency and reliability that our customers need to increase data center performance, flexibility, availability and efficiency," said Alan Mamane, President and CEO of 42U. "Adding these industry-leading solutions and services to our portfolio allows us to proactively address the power, cooling and space limitations to enable data center managers to securely grow their company's technological advantage while minimizing their power consumption."

As part of the agreement, 42U's IT Infrastructure Consultants will offer Liebert XD (http://www.42u. com/liebert-xdf. htm) cooling solutions, which are designed for high-density servers and switches. The Liebert XD system can complement existing cooling systems to increase the utilization of data center space and energy, while enabling focused rack - and zone-level cooling (http://www.42u. com/42u-rack-cooling. htm) to eliminate data center hot spots. (http://www.42u. com/data-center-hot-spots. htm)

"Today's data centers need to accommodate power and heat loads that would have seemed laughably high only two years ago." remarked Patrick Cameron, Director of Business Development for 42U. "The Liebert services and products available through Emerson Network Power provide a clear advantage by mitigating the potential downtime that can result from excessive heat and power disturbances."

In addition, 42U customers will gain access to Emerson's nationwide network of Liebert engineers who provide industry leading installation and support services ensuring maximum uptime for customers.

About 42U
42U's team of technology specialists provide unbiased, independent expertise and solutions for Data Center infrastructure. They provide best practices and products for Data Center builds, expansions, and consolidations. For thirteen years, the majority of Fortune 500 companies have engaged the 42U team to resolve their data center managementchallenges. 42U and its sister companies, are value-added resellers that provide expert independence advice and solutions around enterprise kvm swithces, remote power, computer room powe and cooling, server racks and green data center solutions (http://www.42u. com/green-data-center. htm).

About Emerson Network Power
Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), is the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™. The company is the trusted source for adaptive and ultra-reliable solutions that enable and protect its customers` business-critical technology infrastructures. Backed by the largest global services organization in the industry, Emerson Network Power offers a full range of innovative power, precision cooling and connectivity products and services for computer, communications, healthcare and industrial systems. Key product brands within the Emerson Network Power family include Liebert, ASCO, Astec, and Lorain. The Liebert Adaptive Architecture creates power, cooling and monitoring platforms for IT systems that combine high reliability and flexibility while delivering the lowest total cost of ownership.

About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2006 were $20.1 billion. For more information, visit www. emerson. com.

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Mayor Recognizes Bellaire Rotarians by Proclaiming ÂImmunization DayÂ

2011-04-16T13:10:00.000-07:00

Mayor Recognizes Bellaire Rotarians by Proclaiming ÂImmunization DayÂ

Bellaire Mayor Cynthia Siegel opened the August 1, 2005, Regular Session of City Council by proclaiming that August 6, 2005, shall be observed as ÂBellaire/Southwest Houston Rotary Immunization DayÂ in recognition of the Rotary ClubÂs commitment to immunizing underprivileged children in the Bellaire / Southwest Houston area. F. Nan Wagoner and Raymond F. Burgert, Jr., of BellaireÂs Wagoner Burgert LLP law offices accepted the Mayor's congratulations and Presentation Certificate on behalf of the club.

Houston/Bellaire, TX (PRWEB) August 5, 2005

Bellaire Mayor Cynthia Siegel opened the August 1 Regular Session of City Council by proclaiming that August 6, 2005, shall be observed as ÂBellaire/Southwest Houston Rotary Immunization DayÂ in recognition of the Rotary ClubÂs commitment to immunizing underprivileged children in the Bellaire / Southwest Houston area.

F. Nan Wagoner and Raymond F. Burgert, Jr., of BellaireÂs Wagoner Burgert LLP law offices accepted the Presentation Certificate on behalf of the club.

Siegel congratulated Rotarians on almost 50 years of civic volunteerism, including the recent ÂFlags Over BellaireÂ program, then characterized the clubÂs immunization-coalition as Âa model for future beneficial community partnerships.Â

The club unveiled a new Public Service Awareness poster for the August 6th event, warning: "Chicken pox can be more than just miserable. . . Stopping preventable killers is a Rotary 'thing'."

In addition to free vaccinations on Immunization Day, Rotarians will provide participants and families with refreshments, games, and entertainment, school supply vouchers, health information, height / weight and body mass calculations, and goody bags.

Registration for Immunization Day is open to all members of the public, but space is limited. Potential participants should pre-register, in person, at the Office of Holy Ghost Catholic Church during normal hours of operation in order to receive a confirmed registration number on a first-come, first-served basis and specific instructions for participating in Immunization Day.

Holy Ghost is located at 6921 Chetwood, Houston, TX 77081. Rotarians will provide referral information to any persons unable to be accommodated on event day.

The Gulfton Immunization Initiative is sponsored by Bellaire / SW Houston Rotary, whose coalition participants include Holy Ghost Catholic Church & School, the Archdiocese of Galveston / Houston, Westland YMCA, St. LukeÂs Episcopal Health Charities Mobile Medical Clinic, and local merchants who donate gifts/services.

Bellaire/Southwest Houston Rotary is one of 31,000 Rotary clubs in more than 165 countries that provide humanitarian services and promote goodwill around the globe. More information on Bellaire Southwest Rotary projects and volunteer services may be found at www. bellairesw. org, and information regarding the Rotary International organization is available online at www. rotary. org.

For more information or photos to accompany news release, contact: Immunization Initiative Chairman, F. Nan Wagoner, at 713-668-5680. Photos available electronically upon request. Full text of the August 1, 2005 Mayoral Proclamation immediately follows.

City of Bellaire, Texas

Proclamation:

Whereas., since its founding almost 50 years ago the Rotary Club of Bellaire Southwest Houston has contributed significantly to the health, well-being, life quality, and education of the citizens of the City of Bellaire, Texas, through generous donation of funds and hands-on volunteer services, including the recent ÂFlags Over BellaireÂ program and their support of community branches of such groups as the Westland YMCA, the FFA, the Boys and Girls Clubs, Braes Inter-faith Ministries, Southwest 2000, numerous local middle, elementary, and high schools, city parks and recreational areas; and

Whereas. the health and well-being of BellaireÂs citizenry is greatly impacted by the level of health awareness and vaccination-coverage in our community, both within and outside of our municipal boundaries; and

Whereas., the City of Bellaire encourages civic volunteerism, involvement of all residents in improving our community and quality of life, and innovative actions by citizen coalitions to promote the public good; and

Whereas,. Bellaire Southwest Houston Rotary has sponsored a community coalition comprised of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Holy Ghost School, the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, the Espiritu de Saluda (Spirit of Health) Mobile Clinic, Christ Church Cathedral, Rusk School Health Project, St. LukeÂs Episcopal Health Charities, and YMCA International Services \ Westland, for the purpose of fielding an Immunization Initiative in Bellaire on August 6, 2005; and

Whereas. the August 6 Gulfton Immunization Day Clinic will combine free immunizations with health education activities, refreshments, entertainment, and financial assistance for back-to-school supplies, thereby increasing immunization coverage and health education in what has been identified as HoustonÂs most densely populated and ethnically diverse community; and

Whereas. the Rotary immunization-coalition is a model for future beneficial community partnerships; and

Whereas, Bellaire Southwest Houston RotaryÂs Gulfton Immunization Day Clinic will mark the first use in the Bellaire / Southwest Houston area of St. LukeÂs Episcopal Health CharitiesÂ Espiritu de Salud mobile medical clinic thereby securing for the citizens of Bellaire significant benefits that include free inoculation of over 200 of its residents against vaccine-preventable diseases on August 6th;

Now, Therefore, I, Cynthia Siegel, Mayor of the City Of Bellaire, Texas, do hereby proclaim Saturday, August 6, 2005, as:

Bellaire/ Southwest Houston Rotary Immunization Day

In Bellaire, Texas, and encourage all citizens to join me in recognizing this outstanding service club for its dedication to improving the human condition in our community.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to be affixed this 1st day of August, 2005.

Contact:

Nan Wagoner

713-668-5680

Nwagoner@wagonerlaw. com

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Pulse Uniform Announces New Marketing Plans for 2011, Unveils New Website Design

2011-04-15T15:54:00.000-07:00

Pulse Uniform Announces New Marketing Plans for 2011, Unveils New Website Design

Pulse Uniform unveils its immediate plans in 2011 and lays out several changes in many aspects of its business including production, sales, and customer service.

Woodstock, GA (PRWEB) December 17, 2010

Just like closing a page of a book and opening a new one, Pulse Uniform stages itself with a new path for its marketing plans next year – closing 2010 with pride and facing 2011 with high hopes. The company announced that by the end of this month, a new website design will get online at pulseuniform. com promising of better consumer-friendly software applications, easy ordering systems, real time online chat support, frequently updated features section, and highly-secured payment methods. In addition to these developments, Pulse Uniform also unveiled that they have tapped other nursing scrubs manufacturers to join the company’s ranks giving more options to consumers.

“Next year, we are expecting a robust increase of sales because of the improvements and as early as now our team has already prepared with this positive change. We have already named our best seller nursing scrubs like Cherokee scrubs, Grey’s Anatomy scrubs, and Dickies scrubs and aligned our ordering and delivering systems to better serve our clients,” Team Leader Karen, from the Pulse Uniform Customer Service Department said in an email announcement.

Pulse Uniform will be launching the said developments in response to the great patronage of customers to their products and services for the past seven years. Having been tested over the years of doing business, Pulse Uniform naturally learned the secret that giving everything for customer satisfaction is by no means just the best virtue of marketing. By the end of the second quarter of 2010, Pulse Uniform brought back in their line of products the most sought Dickies scrubs and uniforms. For a month, scrubs and other products under this brand has been scarce anywhere on the web and upon the resumption of its delivery of nursing scrubs to retailers, the company immediately ordered the first batch of this brand to satisfy volumes of requests from customers. On the other hand, Cherokee scrubs – another banner brand of the company – continues to sell among many health practitioners; paving for an increase in volume of product acquisition.

“We are expecting that the new site will be up by the end of 2010. So far, we have already been instructed that more brands will be added in and that the CSR Department will be made available 24/7,” added Karen in the same email.

This coming 2011, a very discreet change in the website design and systems ergonomics will be observed. Clearance products will be updated frequently so to cater those who are keen of purchasing marked down items like medical uniforms, nursing scrubs tops, and other accessories. As a part of the regular updates, new items will be featured in the “What’s New” page almost weekly. Coupons, freebies, and promos will be featured also in the clickable flash slide show in the home page. In addition, aside from Dickies scrubs and Cherokee scrubs, the company will be tapping other brand makers too like H. Q. for more options for the growing list of customers.

Free online chat, great customer service 24/7, and the 100% price match guarantee has been retained and improved in order to widen Pulse Uniforms reach and concretize its value of “Always Customer First.”

For more information about their products and services, their customer service team can be reached 24/7 through a toll fee line at 1.866.967.8573. For other questions, they can also be reached by visiting their site and using the online chat live support.

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American Diabetes Wholesale Supports Juvenile Diabetes Research With Its "Buy Once. Give Twice!" Valentine's Day Gift Basket Promotion

2011-04-14T08:10:00.000-07:00

American Diabetes Wholesale Supports Juvenile Diabetes Research With Its "Buy Once. Give Twice!" Valentine's Day Gift Basket Promotion

American Diabetes Wholesale announces the launch of its "Buy Once. Give Twice!" Valentine's Day campaign that donates 50% of profits from the sale of its gift baskets during the month of February to the Greater Palm Beach County Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).

Pompano Beach, FL (PRWEB) February 2, 2009

"Our Valentine's Day gift basket promotion is a great opportunity to support JDRF and to offer gifts that are especially geared to the needs of our diabetes customers," said Chris Maguire, Vice President and Co-Founder of American Diabetes Wholesale.

With it's continuing commitment to supporting the health of its customers, American Diabetes Wholesale offers several diabetes-friendly gift baskets including diabetic food, low-carb food, diabetic candies and diabetic care themes. For more information about the Valentine's Day "Buy Once. Give Twice!" promotion, refer to the Valentine's Day campaign (http://www. americandiabeteswholesale. com/-strse-template/special-offers/Page. bok).

American Diabetes Wholesale has been providing low prices on diabetic supplies (http://www. americandiabeteswholesale. com) and other health products since 2002. The company has been supporting local and national diabetes organizations by donating diabetic testing supplies, and by participating in fundraising activities including JDRF's annual Walk to Cure Diabetes.

About American Diabetes Wholesale
American Diabetes Wholesale (ADW) is a discount mail order company that is dedicated to keeping diabetes management affordable. ADW is focused on helping customers effectively manage their disease by providing one of the largest selections of diabetes-related products, fast service, significant discounts and support for customers who have health insurance, as well as the uninsured. ADW provides top-quality, brand name diabetic supplies and over-the-counter pharmacy items at a significantly discounted price in comparison to other retail outlets.

ADW takes a leading role in diabetic education through Destination Diabetes (http://www. DestinationDiabetes. com), an informational component of the ADW website featuring tips and advice from diabetes and nutrition experts, diabetic recipes and more. They also host an online diabetic forum (http://forum. americandiabeteswholesale. com), send out informative diabetes newsletters and maintain a company blog. The company is also at the forefront of honoring those who work with people living with diabetes, and created the Diabetes Educator of the Year Award, an annual contest honoring health professionals who have demonstrated superior service in their respective specialties. ADW is involved in and supports the diabetes community and organizations that further diabetes education and research.

The company has been providing diabetic supplies to consumers through its website www. AmericanDiabetesWholesale. com and via toll free phone at 877-241-9002 for the past five years.

About JDRF - Greater Palm Beach County Chapter:
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is dedicated to funding research and education in the progression toward a cure for diabetes. The Greater Palm Beach County Chapter was established in 1992, and is one of 100 affiliates in the United States and internationally. The chapter is governed by a Board of Directors, composed of 26 members, all adhering to the bylaws set by JDRF's headquarters in New York. For more information: www. jdrf. org/greaterpalmbeach (http://www. jdrf. org/greaterpalmbeach )

Media Inquiries:
For additional information about American Diabetes Wholesale or to schedule an interview with Chris Maguire, please contact Nikki Konefsky of Vine Communications at (305) 447-8678.

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Advanced Medical -- New University Outreach Program

2011-04-13T12:57:00.000-07:00

Advanced Medical -- New University Outreach Program

With the increased demand for physical therapy, speech language pathology, and occupational therapist jobs, there has never been a better time for new graduates to pursue a career in travel.

South Daytona, FL (PRWEB) June 9, 2010

Many of you will be entering the job market for the first time. Advanced Medical would like to be your partner in achieving clinical success while meeting your financial goals. With the increased demand for physical therapy, speech language pathology, and occupational therapist jobs (http://www. advanced-medical. net/travel-occupational-therapist-jobs/index. php), there has never been a better time for new graduates to pursue a career in travel. This option brings flexibility, financial rewards, and the joys of seeing a different part of the country. Some of our travel therapists have seen their take home pay nearly double while experiencing new clinical settings and unique cultural opportunities. Advanced Medical has recognized the exorbitant loans incurred by new graduates and has implemented a New Grad 5k Reward Program (http://www. advanced-medical. net/newgrad. php) that pays up to five thousand dollars in tax-free money. This program seeks to recognize your academic sacrifice and help you with financial burdens you may have incurred.

Over the last year, Advanced Medical has visited hundreds of campuses educating students on the advantages of travel occupational therapy, speech language pathology, and physical therapy jobs (http://www. advanced-medical. net/travel-physical-therapist-jobs/index. php). Our program actively markets our new graduates to clients ready to provide a healthy working environment for young therapists. Facilities know that traveling therapists are exposed to diverse patient populations and gain significant knowledge from interacting with various clinical teams on each assignment. With Advanced Medical, new graduates can expect industry-specific guidance because our singular focus is on therapy. This focus allows us access to the best clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities to find travel jobs fitted to your needs.

The heart of our New Graduate Program is informing professors and students on the realities of travel therapy. Whether it is through career services, interactive seminars, or participating in large conventions, we strive to give you the full picture. With Advanced Medical, you are not obligated to serve anything other than your initial 13 week contract. New graduates can look forward to outstanding medical benefits, 24 hour support services, and matching 401k. Our new Clinical Director, Maryann Thomas, brings a wealth of experience in leading a group of departments dedicated to providing robust clinical support and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. If you opt to use our Corporate Housing Department, expect a home that is custom-ordered around your needs. At Advanced Medical, there is no such thing as "one size fits all," when it comes to your career consultation. Finally, remember to have fun. As a traveling pt (http://www. advanced-medical. net/travel-physical-therapist-jobs/index. php), slp, or ot, you truly have a chance to work in diverse settings and see the country while helping those in need.

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Pima Medical Institute Tucson Campus Hosts Graduation Fete, Celebrates First Grads of New Programs

2011-04-12T18:02:00.000-07:00

Pima Medical Institute Tucson Campus Hosts Graduation Fete, Celebrates First Grads of New Programs

Nearly 2,000 students, family and friends will gather together at the Christ Community Church on Friday, Nov. 19 to participate in Pima Medical Institute’s Tucson campus’ graduation ceremony. More than 250 students will be obtaining certificates and degrees from one of the 10 career training programs offered at the Tucson campus.

Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) November 16, 2010

A first for the campus, the inaugural Nursing and Occupational Therapy Assistant programs will be honoring their combined 38 graduates.

Tucson mayor Robert Walkup will serve as the ceremony’s keynote speaker and inspire the guests and graduates. In addition, Charles Church, a Nursing program graduate, will address the crowd, sharing a personal poem about his experiences at Pima Medical Institute and his first day at his externship.

Pima Medical Institute is one of the leading medical career training schools in the western United States and helps prepare students for positions in a variety of disciplines within the health care field. Pima Medical Institute has 13 campuses in seven states, including three locations in Arizona.

WHERE:
Christ Community Church
7801 E. Kenyon Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85710
(520) 296-8501

WHEN:
Friday, November 19, 2010 6:30 p. m.

MEDIA OPPS:
Below is a sample of interview opportunities and visuals available:
Speak with graduates and their families about their inspirational stories of sacrifice and celebration, including Charles Church. Meet with campus director Dale Berg to discover how Pima Medical Institute prepares graduates for success in the workplace, utilizing classroom instruction and hands-on training in medical offices throughout Tucson. Photograph students celebrating their accomplishments with friends and family. Capture Mayor Walkup inspiring a new generation of health care professionals as they evolve from students to contributing members of the workforce. RSVP:
To RSVP for the event and to set up interviews, please contact Beth Glick at
Bglick(at)pmi(dot)edu or 480-610-6068.

About Pima Medical Institute
Established in Tucson in 1972, Pima Medical Institute (PMI) is one of the premier medical career colleges in the western United States. PMI is a private, family-owned, accredited school dedicated to providing students with a well-rounded education that offers theoretical classroom studies coupled with real world training on-site at medical facilities. Pima offers a wide range of certificate and associate’s degree programs, such as medical assistant, radiography, veterinary assistant and pharmacy technician.

PMI operates a total of 13 campuses in seven western states, with locations in Albuquerque; Tucson and Mesa, Ariz.; Denver and Colorado Springs, Colo.; Seattle and Renton, Wash.; Las Vegas; Houston; and Chula Vista, Calif. For more information and a complete list of programs offered at each of our campuses, visit http://pmi. edu or call 1-888-442-5998.

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Lucky Dog Ranch Offers Cage-Free Boarding and Los Angles Base Dog Training

2011-04-12T00:51:00.000-07:00

Lucky Dog Ranch Offers Cage-Free Boarding and Los Angles Base Dog Training

Dogs are shuttled to Lucky Dog Ranch, spend all day with other dogs the same size in a safe and stimulating environment, and then they're shuttled home.

Banning, CA (PRWEB) June 14, 2007

Lucky Dog Ranch announced that its cage-free dog boarding is augmented with dog training by renowned trainer Epi Gumatay. Lucky Dog Ranch has also implemented a shuttle service to pick up and return dogs.

Epi Gumatay has over 10 years of professional dog training experience in over a dozen different countries. Epi, as he is known, will provide on-and off-leash obedience training, anti-aggression training, and puppy training. Lucky Dog Ranch also offers problem-solving exercises for dogs.

"Training dogs is my passion," said Epi. "A well-trained, obedient dog is a happy dog, and the owner of that dog will also be happy". Lucky Dog Ranch is a great environment for training with a fun yet well-organized atmosphere for dogs to learn. They are an excellent Los Angeles dog training resource.

Our Dog Boarding Facility also offers a shuttle service to pick up dogs and bring them back at the end of their stay. The shuttle serves Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Once they arrive at Lucky Dog Ranch, dogs are divided placed into cage-free environments with others dogs of the same to facilitate play, which helps dogs maintain sharp mental faculties and prevents destructive behavior (which rises out of boredom) such as chewing, barking, digging, etc.

"An active schedule allows dogs to engage with each other, get the exercise they need, both physical and mental, and have fun doing it," said Lucky Dog Ranch owner, Epi Gumatay "The shuttle service is designed to for those dog owners who are too busy to devote the time they want to their dogs. They don't have to feel guilty about neglecting them or anything. The dogs are brought back home after a very full day. They love it."

Although the shuttle service and dog training are value-added aspects of Lucky Dog Ranch, the owners emphasize that providing each dog with a safe, rich experience is what drives their Los Angeles dog boarding business.

"There is a need for dog training, of course," said Epi. "And the shuttle service is becoming very popular with our customers. But at the end of the day, dog owners want to know that their beloved pet is safe and happy. That's our primary focus. We care about these dogs as much as their owners do. That why we're in this business in the first place, because we love dogs."

For additional information on Lucky Dog Ranch visit http://www. luckydogranch. net (http://www. luckydogranch. net) or call 951-922-9709.

ABOUT LUCKY DOG RANCH - Lucky Dog Ranch is a cage-free kennel offering a safe, fun and healthy environment for dogs. Lucky Dog Ranch's objective is to provide a truly enjoyable experience for "man's best friend" while their owners are away. The Lucky Dog Ranch facility sits on 2.15 acres at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains, and features air-conditioned facilities and spacious grounds for play, exercise and socialization.

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Watkins Products Introduces All Natural Grapeseed Oils

2011-04-11T08:28:00.000-07:00

Watkins Products Introduces All Natural Grapeseed Oils

Beaumont, TX (PRWEB) December 29, 2005

Watkins Products introduces all natural grapeseed oils.

Enjoy the flavor and benefits of cooking with oil without the guilt. Grapeseed oil is one of the only foods shown to not only lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, but also to increase HDL (good) cholesterol -- a distinct advantage over other oils. This excellent oil is now available from Watkins, for the home cook and wellness enthusiast concerned with good health and great taste.

Watkins has introduced grapeseed oil in four varieties -- original unflavored, black pepper, garlic & parsley, and citrus cilantro. Grapeseed oil has a light, neutral flavor that blends well with a variety of foods while providing many health benefits.

-excellent as a dipping oil, on pastas, for sautéing, stir frying, and in salads and marinades

-lower in saturated fat than olive oil; the lowest of all oils except canola

-high in Omega 6 (linoleic acid), known to increase good cholesterol and lower bad cholesterol

-contains Vitamin E and proanthocyanadins, some of the most powerful known natural antioxidants

-highest flashpoint of all cooking oils, which means less smoke and less danger of burning

Watkins Products was founded by J. R. Watkins in Plainview, Minnesota, in 1868. The very first product was a classic red liniment for pain relief that remains one of the most popular Watkins products to this day. Since that time, Watkins has expanded its product line to include quality gourmet food products, cooking spices and extracts, personal care products for men and women, as well as a comprehensive line of nutritional supplements along with many other health and wellness products.

Visit www. yourhomeincome. com/watkins-products. htm (http://www. yourhomeincome. com/watkins-products. htm) to access the Watkins Products online catalog and learn more about grapeseed oil and other healthy cooking alternatives.

For More Information Contact:

Eldon Beard

Www. yourhomeincome. com/watkins-products. htm (http://www. yourhomeincome. com/watkins-products. htm )

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HRchitect Creates Strategic Planning Program For PeopleSoft HRMS Customers

2011-04-11T05:34:00.000-07:00

HRchitect Creates Strategic Planning Program For PeopleSoft HRMS Customers

HRchitect, a Human Capital Management (HCM) consulting services firm and the leader in Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Employee Performance Management (EPM) consulting, has created a strategic planning services program for PeopleSoft HRMS customers to address a growing concern created by OracleÂs acquisition of PeopleSoft.

Frisco, TX (PRWEB) July 6, 2005

Under this new program, HRchitect will use its renowned industry expertise to look at a companyÂs HCM vision, evaluate needs, identify gaps, and assist in investigating alternatives where needed.

ÂAs soon as OracleÂs acquisition of PeopleSoft was announced, many customers started to panic because of the uncertainly surrounding their significant PeopleSoft HRMS investment,Â said Rick Fletcher, President of HRchitect. ÂAs customers consider their options such as whether to continue their investment in PeopleSoft upgrades, modules, and maintenance, or move on to another solution, many vendors are developing migration programs, consulting programs, and in some cases using scare tactics to influence a customerÂs decision. A third party consulting firm such as HRchitect can assist with an unbiased opinion and help put a true analysis together to determine whether to continue with their existing PeopleSoft investment or start to incorporate other HCM applications.Â

HRchitectÂs PeopleSoft strategic planning services program is designed to help customers make decisions about how to get the most out of PeopleSoft going forward, whether to move to OracleÂs Fusion, or look at alternatives. The program will assist customers in reviewing the products they currently use, their overall HCM strategic plan, discuss where Oracle is headed with the PeopleSoft applications, and advise on migration to other products where needed. For those using PeopleSoft e-Recruit or thinking about implementing an applicant tracking system, this program will further help to validate current thinking or create an e-recruiting strategy.

ÂOne of our particular areas of expertise is the applicant tracking systems arena,Â said Fletcher. ÂAs the leading ATS consulting firm, HRchitect has a detailed knowledge base of the top ATS vendors and we have done more ATS implementations than any other firm. We have found the majority of PeopleSoft customers use an alternate, or best of breed ATS to augment their PeopleSoft system and all options will be explored with this program.Â

ÂOur consultants are trained in implementing many different ATS systems and integrating them with a companyÂs HRMS,Â added Dan Katavola, VP of Consulting Services for HRchitect. ÂAs a result, we are in a perfect position to offer this program of reviewing requirements, validating a companyÂs HCM strategic plan and then comparing that to the direction of PeopleSoft/Oracle and other HCM vendors going forward.Â

Companies interested in trying to make sense of the PeopleSoft/Oracle acquisition, and what it means to their firm, should contact HRchitect for a free phone consultation. HRchitect helps companies avoid making costly mistakes that are prevalent in HCM systems evaluations and implementations. HRchitect will help to ensure that a firmÂs HCM strategic plan is well thought out amidst a turbulent and continually changing marketplace.

Visit HRchitect at www. HRchitect. com or call 469-287-6000 for more information.

About HRchitect:

HRchitect is the first full-service Human Capital Management (HCM) systems consulting firm and the leader in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Employee Performance Management (EPM) consulting. The capabilities that HRchitect provides allows HRchitect to assist clients in planning, acquiring, developing and retaining the talent needed to compete in an increasingly automated 21st century workplace. While completing 210 successful client engagements over the last eight years, HRchitect has developed proprietary approaches, methodologies, tools and techniques for rapid delivery of real systems value in todayÂs wired and tomorrow's wireless global business environment. HRchitect has participated in the successful evaluation and implementation of eHR software components for leading F500 technology adopters such as Sprint, Hyatt, FedEx, Texas Instruments, Southwest Airlines, Blockbuster, and Verizon; high-tech,

High-growth leaders such as Intuit, Broadvision, Siebel, Juniper Networks, WebMD, Tektronix and Titan; manufacturing companies such as Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, Atrium, Celestica, Flextronics and Precor; healthcare/bio-tech organizations such as Washington Dental, The Mayo Clinic, Express Scripts, IDEC, BD Pharmingen and Scripps; and financial organizations including, Barclays Global Investors, Washington Mutual, Wells Fargo, First USA, Boeing Credit Union, VISA and Mountain America Credit Union.

Media Contacts:

Matt Lafata

Marketing

HRchitect

469-287-6001

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

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U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Awards an Information Technology Contract to Optimal Solutions and Technologies (OST, Inc.)

2011-04-10T20:35:00.000-07:00

U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Awards an Information Technology Contract to Optimal Solutions and Technologies (OST, Inc.)

Optimal Solutions and Technologies (OST) - CMMI Level 3 externally appraised information technology services provider - today announced that the company has been awarded a contract for information technology (IT) services as part of the U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading Edge Solutions (EAGLE) program. The EAGLE contract is for five years with two 1-year options. The award to OST was in Functional Category 4- Software Development.

Washington, D. C. (PRWEB) November 14, 2006

Optimal Solutions and Technologies (OST) -- CMMI Level 3 externally appraised information technology services provider -- today announced that the company has been awarded a contract for information technology (IT) services as part of the U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading Edge Solutions (EAGLE) program. The EAGLE contract is for five years with two 1-year options. The award to OST was in Functional Category 4- Software Development.

EAGLE will function as a DHS-wide platform for acquiring IT services. OST will provide any and all phases of software design and development including deployment to ensure DHS applications and databases enable their users to meet critical mission goals and objectives. OST efforts will span the full range of software design, development, implementation and integration, including, but not limited to, concept development, planning, requirements definition and analysis, systems design and development, coding and testing, production, deployment, implementation, integration, and software application maintenance.

"DHS agencies and offices need highly reliable applications to ensure they can meet its critical mission of protecting the United States," said Vijay Narula, President and CEO of OST. As a specialist in COTS integration and implementation, custom application development and IT modernization, OST has the proven experience of providing software development and other IT modernization to support complex initiatives. Ajay Madan, COO of OST, says "The competition for the EAGLE contract was vigorous. We are proud to have been selected as an awardee, which we believe will enable OST to expand its current DHS support and help the agency operate more effectively and efficiently in tomorrow's environment of increased information demands and tightening budgetary constraints."

About OST:

OST is a provider of management consulting, integrated information technology, and engineering services mainly to the aviation, defense, financial, health, insurance, transportation, and utility industries. Its client base includes numerous Fortune 1,000 companies and public sector organizations including the US Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, and Treasury, as well as state and local governments. OST employs a large, technically superior staff of certified Project Management Professionals (PMP), architects/designers, developers, and analysts located in several offices including the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

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Caregivers Find Hearing Loss Newly Relaunched Website a Welcome Help

2011-04-10T12:43:00.000-07:00

Caregivers Find Hearing Loss Newly Relaunched Website a Welcome Help

AidRight. com Offers Up-to-Date Guidance on Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids (http://www. aidright. com)

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 13, 2010

AidRight audiology professionals see it as their duty to make hearing loss easier on both patient and caregiver. Through extensive informational portals and a trusted provider network, their newly relaunched website of http://www. AidRight. com (http://www. AidRight. com) serves as an eye-opening resource for those experiencing hearing difficulties and gives caregivers advice they need in order to move forward.

“An ever-increasing number of baby boomers are now taking care of parents,” says Dr. Kelly Calkins, Au. D., director of AidRight provider relations. “Our site is designed to help them with every step of this process, from procuring a professional opinion to selecting the right hearing aid (http://www. aidright. com).”

The process often begins when a site visitor downloads the free AidRight Hearing Information Guide, which shares valuable information regarding hearing loss as well as hearing aid purchasing tips. Caregivers search the site to discover hearing aid comparison guides, expert forums and more.

When the viewer is ready to take the next step, they contact AidRight at 1-877-777-1710 to speak with a hearing aid expert, who then locates a hearing aid consultant near the patient’s home. The entire process is designed toward one aim: To make sure those experiencing hearing difficulties receive the assistance they need.

AidRight’s network of hearing aid health care providers includes highly trained doctors and audiologists. Through the organization’s research, patients are able to save money on hearing aids (http://www. aidright. com) from such companies as Siemens, Unitron, Oticon, GN ReSound, MicroTech, Rexton, Starkey, Widex, Sonic Innovations and Phonak. Currently debuting hearing aids include the Starkey S Series, Phonak Audeo YES, Siemens pure 700, Sonic Innovations Touch and Widex Mind 440.

“When hearing loss strikes, the entire familial unit suffers,” Calkins says. “It’s our goal to help as much as we can.”

A family-owned and operated company, AidRight offers its website as a source of hearing aid advice and information. It is owned and operated by audiology professionals who consistently update the site with the latest technological advancements regarding hearing correction.

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The Remedy for a Near-Failing Grade: A Few Small Steps for Emergency Medicine, One Huge Leap for Nationwide Healthcare - Healthcare practitioners discuss the importance of small changes like FLAVORx

2011-04-09T18:45:00.000-07:00

The Remedy for a Near-Failing Grade: A Few Small Steps for Emergency Medicine, One Huge Leap for Nationwide Healthcare - Healthcare practitioners discuss the importance of small changes like FLAVORx.

Small changes in the emergency system will ultimately boost the quality of care as a whole by effectively addressing the needs of patients, providing better patient services and utilizing funds efficiently. Doctors, nurses and hospital administrators speak about the FLAVORx system - a small addition made to patient services that makes an enormous difference.

Bethesda, MD. (PRWEB) January 13, 2006

The American College of Emergency Pediatricians (ACEP) reported today that 80% of the United States earned mediocre or near-failing grades in an ACEP “report card” on the state of emergency medicine. While each state received an individual grade, the national grade was a C-, an indication that serious healthcare deficiencies exist.

The findings indicate that states receiving an overall grade of B (the highest grade assigned) typically performed better than average in categories concerned with ‘quality, patient safety and public health.’ Small changes to the existing emergency care plan in these key areas may in fact be more effective at producing large-scale improvements to the system as a whole, across the nation. According to healthcare practitioners, placing focus on providing better inpatient services will undoubtedly help emergency facilities improve and become more efficient. It will be more productive to place precedence on less costly modifications for each facility rather than create a system-wide emergency medicine overhaul.

Emergency medicine has several factors that contribute to its meager performance in ACEP’s evaluation. Fewer resources, high costs of uncompensated care and budget cuts lead to issues such as overcrowding, mistakes made due to the fear of liability suits, lack of staffed inpatient beds, and a decrease in the number of available and qualified medical specialists. This is an extensive list of burdens with no foreseeable large-scale solution. The approach to providing better emergency care lies in correcting small-scale controllable issues. Concern for lack of funds should be redirected toward finding an effective manner in which reduced funds can be better utilized.

Many patients struggle with the trauma of ingesting a bad tasting medication. Dr. Katie Buck, a pediatrician at Baptist Hospital notes that “If we can get a child to take a medication orally because it tastes good, than we can avoid giving a shot or an IV. This is a great advantage to us, the child and the family.” FLAVORx offers a cost-effective medicinal flavoring system that can be used easily to address the needs of child and elderly patients. Healthcare practitioners and hospital administrators alike see the value of FLAVORx because healthcare professionals tend to waste far less medication, funds and resources. The flavoring system itself is extremely inexpensive in the realm of typical hospital-related costs The flavoring service makes a hospital stay easier and more comfortable, and because children are more compliant, stays are shortened. Most importantly, because healthcare practitioners spend less time struggling with patients to ingest medicine, they can more efficiently use time and resources to care for the massive crowds of emergency room patients. As Kim Murphy-Abdough, Baptist Hospital Administrator puts it, “It’s the little things that make a difference. Having the FLAVORx Systems makes children more compliant. It seems like a small step, but it reaps huge rewards.”

The company has gone to great lengths to perform safety and efficacy testing on all their flavorings with medications, as well as develop a comprehensive easy-to-use formulary to derive standard flavoring formulations for almost all over-the-counter and prescription medications. By simplifying administration for the healthcare practitioner, even skeptics who initially felt that flavoring would waste time now see the benefits in the fast and easy-to-use FLAVORx solution. According to emergency nurse Julie Neel, by allowing children to pick a flavor for their medicine, “they take it better, keep it down better and it is much more successful.”

To date, hundreds of hospitals use the FLAVORx system. Over 50 million prescriptions have been flavored successfully without any incidence of allergy, changes in efficacy, complication or adverse reaction.

For more information, please contact Teresa Chen at 800.884.5771, extension 234.

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Fire Up Your Metabolism!

2011-04-07T22:36:00.000-07:00

Fire Up Your Metabolism!

Learn from identical twin registered dietitians how to speed up your metabolic rate by eating the right foods at the right time and practicing other important lifestyle habits

(PRWEB) January 17, 2004

"Finally, a book that helps clear up the confusion of the Carbs v. Protein debate! This is a book for everyone, packed full of great nutritional advice.ÂÂKelly Deadmon, Biography Channel Host and host of Food Network's Date Plate

ÂLyssie and Tammy Lakatos have convinced me that with very small, simple changes, I can transform my body. Their philosophies about healthy living and achieving optimal energy have revolutionized my thinking about food and energy and this book alone was enough to jump start my metabolism!Â ÂLaura Allen (actress, ÂAll My ChildrenÂ and ÂMona Lisa SmileÂ)

America is fat and Americans are starting to worry. According to the American Dietetic Association, in a recent survey conducted for the American Public Health Association, three in four Americans are concerned about obesity in adults.

Identical twins and registered dietitians, Lyssie Lakatos, R. D. and Tammy Lakatos Shames, R. D. have the perfect solution to help America trim down and it is not another fad diet. In Fire Up Your Metabolism: 9 Proven Principles for Burning Fat and Losing Weight Forever (Fireside Original/A Division of Simon & Schuster; February 3, 2004; ISBN: 0-7432-4548-2; $14.00) Lyssie and Tammy a. k.a. ÂThe Nutrition TwinsÂÂ explain what foods to choose to speed up your metabolism and burn calories more efficientlyÂand that wonÂt leave your body or taste buds wanting more. In following their program you will discover that you donÂt have to give up bread and pasta (the consumption of carbohydrates is encouraged because skimping on them actually slows your metabolism!) and some of your favorite snacks.

The authors took advantage of their identical DNA and took turns being guinea pigs in order to test the science and discover the best way to increase oneÂs metabolic rate. The results of their twin trials yielded the following nine principles:

Â Never skip meals: If you wait too long to eat, you SLOW down your metabolism.

Â Time meals appropriately: Have a small snack every two to four hours. This provides a constant source of fuel for your body and prevents you from binging later.

Â Choose a diet rich in the best carbohydrates: Bread is fine! Just switch from white bread to whole wheat bread.

Â Appropriately time intake of lean proteins: Ordering Chinese? Make sure you ask for the white meat chicken, otherwise you might get the fatty, dark meat which will double the calories.

Â Drink appropriate amounts of certain beverages at specific times: Water, Water, Water. Drinking 8 glasses or more a day revs your metabolism.

Â Eat a diet low in ÂbadÂ fat: Switch from fatty cream-based New England Clam Chowder to tomato-based Manhattan Clam Chowder.

Â Get enough sleep every night: Want pasta for dinner? Make sure you get 8 hours of sleep. Sleep deprivation interferes with the bodyÂs ability to metabolize carbohydrates.

Â Find surprising ways to stay active: Wash your car by hand, knit while watching TV or go shopping in a large mall-just make sure to walk around three to five times before entering a store!

Â Incorporate muscle strengthening in your exercise routines: The more lean muscle you have, the faster your metabolic rate is and the more calories you burn all day long.

Did you know that eating peanut M&Ms are a better snack than fat-free Twizzlers? Lyssie and Tammy give numerous tips like these and explain why some of our favorite treats are actually better at boosting metabolism than others. They also suggest what to eat in a restaurant, at work, on vacation, at an office function or when cooking at home.

Also included in Fire Up Your Metabolism is a quiz that determines if you have a slow metabolism and fourteen sample daily plannersÂincluding menus. DonÂt give up carbs forever or deprive yourself of your favorite foods. With Fire Up Your Metabolism you can easily learn to live a healthier lifestyle and youÂll never have to diet again.

MORE PRAISE FOR FIRE UP YOUR METABOLISM

ÂLyssie and TammyÂs nutrition principles allow you to enjoy the benefits of frequent food consumption and what I really like is the fact that they educate people about the importance of muscle building to Âfire up the metabolism.ÂÂÂBarry Heyden CSCS and Former Director of Conditioning for the New York Mets and owner of Athlete International

ÂFire Up Your Metabolism is packed with wonderfully useful tips. Lyssie and Tammy Lakatos also offer something unique and fascinating with their 'twin trial' testing of everything from low carbohydrate dieting to sleep deprivation. Great food for thought!"Â Lisa Lelas, author of Simple Steps: 10 Weeks to Getting Control of Your Life

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:

Lyssie Lakatos, R. D. and Tammy Lakatos Shames, R. D. are registered dietitians and certified personal trainers. The founders of Healthy Happenings, Inc., providing consultations to more than 300 corporations, they have contributed articles to Self, Family Circle, Fitness, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Health, WomenÂs Day, Muscle Media, Parents, WomanÂs World, First for Women and Good Housekeeping. They live in New York City.

FIRE UP YOUR METABOLISM

9 Proven Principles for Burning Fat and Losing Weight Forever

By Lyssie Lakatos, R. D., CDN and Tammy Lakatos Shames, R. D., CDN

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Fire Up Your Metabolism: 9 Proven Principles for Burning Fat and Losing Weight Forever

By Lyssie Lakatos, R. D. and Tammy Lakatos Shames, R. D.

PUB DATE: February 3, 2004

ISBN: 0-7432-4548-2

PRICE: $14.00

YOU CAN TAKE THE TWINS CHALLENGE TOO!

Follow the Fire Up Your Metabolism program for 3 months starting on MARCH 15 and the person with the most dramatic results could win a free consultation with The Nutrition TwinsÂ, Tammy and Lyssie (or another great prize). For more information visit the Nutrition TwinÂsÂ website at www. nutritiontwins. com or www. simonsays. com.

Dermatologist Offers Specialized Skin Care Products Worldwide

2011-04-06T21:46:00.000-07:00

Dermatologist Offers Specialized Skin Care Products Worldwide

Heartland dermatologist carries a wide variety of over 50 outstanding skin care programs, including his own LovelySkin facial line on his web site.

Omaha, NE (PRWEB) November 29, 2004

If you havenÂt updated your skin care regimen in several years, thereÂs never been a better time. LovelySkin. com is the comprehensive skincare and products website which has been in operation since 1997. TodayÂs newest skin care products deliver advanced ingredients and target areas that will leave your complexion radiant, and the most advanced products to date are systems that incorporate the benefits of numerous skin concerns. Dr. Joel Schlessinger, President of LovelySkin. com, carries a wide variety of over 50 outstanding skin care programs, including his own LovelySkin facial line.

Skin is the largest organ of the body and under ideal circumstances, is naturally replenishing. Everyone would have the perfect complexion if skin was not exposed to pollutants in the air and other negative environmental issues. But since this is the real world, skin can probably use a little help in the search for perfection. People want to regain and maintain the glow of healthy, young skin.

Skin is constantly being assaulted by pollutants in the air. In young or teenage skin, this onslaught often results in acne and blemishes, while older skin may experience eczema, rashes, dryness and premature aging. Patients all over are looking for a quick fix to help solve their skin concerns. This is because dermatologic diseases affect over 50 million Americans and the medications alone are a $2 billion dollar annual sales industry.

Aging is one of the largest factors working against the battle for beautiful skin. As skin ages, the collagen and elastin support layers in it become rigid, and much more vulnerable. While this aging process is unavoidable, it is not untreatable. One popular new area in the world of dermatology is the growing number of non-surgical options which includes providing patients with topical solutions to their anti-aging needs. LovelySkin. com has shipped products formulated with the highest concentration of corrective ingredients and many other products through this website.

Dr. Joel Schlessinger, M. D., President of LovelySkin. com, a Board Certified Dermatologist and Board Certified General Cosmetic Surgeon, is internationally known for his work in cosmetic dermatology and research in dermatology. For further information, please contact Dr. Schlessinger at skindoc@LovelySkin. com or 402.334.7546

For more information contact:

Sarah McCool

Marketing Coordinator,

Skin Specialists PC

Sarah@LovelySkin. com

402.334.7546 or 402.677.7546

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Giulio Goes Green -- Eco Friendly Underwear From Barcelona Spain

2011-04-01T03:41:00.000-07:00

Giulio Goes Green -- Eco Friendly Underwear From Barcelona Spain

Giulio is pleased to offer Eco Friendly underwear for men worldwide. Green boxers and briefs… Seacell, Bamboo, Organic Cotton and more. Giulio underwear is the luxuriously fun affordable staple for men worldwide. Bring it on.

West Orange, NJ (PRWEB) August 7, 2008

Giulio is pleased to offer Eco Friendly underwear for men worldwide. Green boxers and briefs… Seacell, Bamboo, Organic Cotton and more.

Seacell men's underwear
Wear the ocean!? Seacell is a fabric made out of Lyocell (a 100% wood pulp fiber) and seaweed. In theory, skin will absorb nutrients from the seaweed, which is mineral and vitamin rich. The Seacell material is a porous soft open structure that "breaths" well. Seacell incorporates 5% seaweed content and was devised in Germany; certified by the European "Eco-Label", which promotes green products.

Bamboo men's underwear
Bamboo's property "Bamboo Kun" means that it is naturally anti-microbial. Even through processing into fabric and after fifty plus washes, bamboo fabrics retain their anti-fungal, anti-bacterial nature, according to research by Japan Textile Inspection Association thus it is suitable for those sensitive to allergens and it helps to reduce body odor without the risk of allergic reaction sometimes associated with exposure to the chemicals used to give other materials similar properties. Bamboo fabric is said to even have an inherent UV protection factor but such has not been proven yet.

The fibers of bamboo create fabrics that are naturally porous, so they absorb moisture and wick it away from the skin keeping you cooler and drier than synthetics or cotton.

Organic cotton men's underwear
Organic cotton is grown in fields of fertile live soil totally free of pesticides, herbicides and synthetic fertilization for a minimum of three years. The organic cotton is fertilized with natural animal and plant products and then spun and finished without the use of any toxic chemicals. Such organic agriculture depends on the rotation of the lands, mechanic cultivation and botanic / biological control.

The products made from organic cotton offer many benefits including supporting the natural practice of agriculture, helping to reduce the contamination of land and increasing the overall quality of consumer health via reducing dermatitis, allergies etc.

Giulio offers something for everyone… conservative to cutting edge. Giulio underwear is the luxuriously fun affordable staple for men worldwide. Bring it on.

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LearnShare Launches New Customer-Facing LMS

2011-04-01T00:24:00.000-07:00

LearnShare Launches New Customer-Facing LMS

New LMS Proves That Better Educated Resellers Produce Better Results: LearnShare, the consortium of Fortune 1000 companies organized to research, design, purchase, package and share best practices in the training and development field, today announced the launch of a new offering that enables LearnShare members to implement a Learning Management System designed specifically for training outside/reseller sales organizations and staff. LearnShare’s “Customer-Facing LMS” is a training portal for member companies’ business customers that represents or sells their products. So far, LearnShare has found success through members in a variety of industries, seeing increased revenues as salespeople grow their product knowledge.

Toledo, Ohio (PRWEB) July 13, 2006

LearnShare, the consortium of Fortune 1000 companies organized to research, design, purchase, package and share best practices in the training and development field, today announced the launch of a new offering that enables LearnShare members to implement a Learning Management System designed specifically for training outside/reseller sales organizations and staff. LearnShare’s “Customer-Facing LMS” is a training portal for member companies’ business customers that represents or sells their products. So far, LearnShare members in a variety of industries have found success, seeing increased revenues as salespeople grow their product knowledge.

The Customer-Facing LMS has been implemented globally by several LearnShare members, including a top healthcare organization that provided training to its partners and a Fortune 500 chemical and transportation construction company that implemented training for their oil distributors. As a result of the portal’s implementation, the companies have realized increased revenue to their bottom line. The portal can be customized for each company, and can be as simple or complex as necessary.

“Training the workforce that represents your products, whether or not directly employed by your company, is a new, critical demand,” said Lois Webster, CEO of LearnShare. “As our awareness increased of the need for training this important constituency, we created a low-cost, customized training portal that effectively trains out-of-house customer-facing workforces.”

The LearnShare LMS serves as an enterprise’s online learning environment that empowers the management, delivery and tracking of blended learning, plus provides the ability to monitor and quantify the overall cost and impact of education and training. This additional Customer-Facing LMS portal offering widens the scope of a company’s training capabilities.

“The idea to build this portal began as an educational initiative, but the impact of a better trained workforce in customer-facing positions often results in increased sales,” continued Ms. Webster. “LearnShare is pleased to add this additional learning solution to new and existing members at a very minimal cost.”

For more information on The Customer-Facing LMS, please contact Randy Consolo at 419-327-4160 ext. 4165.

About LearnShare

LearnShare LLC, founded in 1996, is a consortium of 37 diverse, industry-leading companies dedicated to sharing their proven expertise and innovative practices across member organizations to enhance their competitive advantage. LearnShare's key focus is to provide technology-based learning solutions, collaborative communities, best practices and applied research to meet its members' mission critical business education and development needs. The original member companies are 3M, ChevronTexaco, Deere & Co., Eaton, General Motors, Levi Strauss & Co, Motorola, Northwest Airlines, Owens Corning, Owens-Illinois, Pfizer Inc, Pilkington, and UnitedHealth Group. For more information, visit www. learnshare. com.

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LA Fragrance Company Expands Customer Base

2011-03-30T14:26:00.000-07:00

LA Fragrance Company Expands Customer Base

Attractive Addiction takes initiatives in order to cater to both female and male customers.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 6, 2010 —

Attractive Addiction, a Los Angeles-based fragrance company, has recently introduced a new website design(www. attractiveaddiction. com) which will cater to both female and male customers. This is one of a few different initiatives the company is taking to expand their customer base and enhance their customer service.

In order to open their site to more male consumers, Attractive Addiction has changed their logo from the female gender symbol to two lower case “A’s” back to back. Furthermore, they have worked to develop a more gender-neutral color scheme throughout their site. Their logo includes one pink “A” as well as one blue “A” which, also, extends to their company name when written out in-full; “attractive” is written in pink and “addiction” is written in blue.

Of course, it takes more than a new logo and color scheme to draw customers. Attractive Addiction has the products to back it up. With dozens of designer brands, you’ll be more than capable of finding a fragrance that caters your addiction for an intoxicating aroma.

Attractive Addiction will now feature a “members’ page” on their site as well. By signing up for a membership, you receive 40% to 80% off all retail prices, exclusive offers, participation in new product launches, free fragrance samples, and other great deals on famous beauty brands.

The last phase of their expansion will include the development of natural skin products. In a world where toxins seem to infiltrate every product on the market, Attractive Addiction is working to provide healthy solutions for their customers. Customer service and safety is of upmost importance to Attractive Addiction. The new line of natural skin products is predicted to launch early next year.

For more information about Attractive Addiction please visit our site at www. attractiveaddiction. com or e-mail us at info(at)attractiveaddiction(dot)com.

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Time of the Season Benefit Concert was an evening of glorious emotion starring Brian Wilson, The Zombies, and many more

2011-03-30T00:50:00.000-07:00

Time of the Season Benefit Concert was an evening of glorious emotion starring Brian Wilson, The Zombies, and many more.

A star-studded event at the L. A. House of Blues celebrated a true hero of the record industry: Paul Atkinson, top ten artist turned star-maker who signed Abba and helped the careers of Aerosmith, Eurythmics, Beach Boys, Lyle Lovett, B. B. King, Elton John, Tom Petty and Pink Floyd - a report by The G-Man.

(PRWEB) October 11, 2004

The record business showed its human side when it came together to honor a lifetime of achievement by legendary A&R executive Paul Atkinson while rocking out to finely-crafted music from the sixties through the present day.

In his nearly four decades of success, Atkinson displayed a rare level of taste, wit, style, charm, and good will. He began as part of the most inventive of the British Invasion bands, The Zombies, whose gorgeous harmonies, infectious hooks and intriguing jazz-pop blend made huge sellers of "She's Not There," "Tell Her No" and "Time of the Season."

TOP TEN TO TOP A&R.

Switching from top ten artist to industry executive, Atkinson went on to head the A&R departments of three of the top five major labels, and his contributions ranged from artist development and production to global marketing and catalog development in both the U. S. and Europe.

He signed ABBA, Bruce Hornsby, Mr. Mister, and Michael Penn, among many others (as several people noted during the evening, "He has ears.") He also worked with Paul McCartney, Aerosmith, Eurythmics, The Beach Boys, Lyle Lovett, B. B. King, Elton John, Tom Petty and Pink Floyd.

Atkinson also launched Gamble & Huff's Philadelphia International label (O'Jays, Three Degrees, Billy Paul) in the UK, supervised the UK early campaigns for Bruce Springsteen, managed marketing plans for The Clash and all CBS UK artists, partnered in a syndicated radio programming firm, and co-founded the first nationally distributed Internet-based enhanced CD record label and production studio.

Tess Taylor, President of the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) and a member of the blue-ribbon event committee which produced the tribute, noted that "Paul Atkinson is the epitome of class, one of the truly kind, talented and honest people in the record business, which makes him rare enough. He also achieved top-tier success as both an artist and an executive which he then sustained for over three decades, a phenomenal accomplishment." This is a testament to his tenacity, skill and ability to be flexible, maneuver with changes over the years and stay in the game when so many others - artists and executives - have fallen by the wayside.

Many would be content to rest on such high laurels, but through 2003, Atkinson served as a consultant to Warner Strategic Marketing on the Frank Sinatra Reprise catalogue. He also produced a 101-song Nat King Cole Classic Singles Collection boxed set for EMI/Capitol Records, and has guided several independent labels on talent acquisition.

PERSONAL TRAGEDY.

Health became a huge issue for Atkinson in recent years, having undergone two liver transplants, kidney failure (he was on dialysis and awaiting a transplant at the time of the HOB benefit) and had been diagnosed with biliary cancer. Medical bills skyrocketed, hence the need for a benefit concert.

With a blue-ribbon committee of industry professionals working at a feverish pace, a fundraising concert and silent auction was assembled in just six weeks. Performers, each of whom has reason to thank Atkinson for help or guidance during their careers, included Brian Wilson, Michael Penn, Patty Smyth, Richard Page of Mr. Mister, Colin Blunstone with Rod Argent, Mickey Thomas, and opener Bruce Hornsby. Great as many of their performances were, there was a singular event that transcended everything else.

HEART-STOPPING PERFORMANCE.

For the first time on stage in America since 1965, Paul Atkinson strapped on his guitar and joined vocalist Colin Blunstone, keyboardist Rod Argent, bassist Chris White and drummer Hugh Grundy, thus reuniting all five original members of The Zombies.

The audience went nuts.

Naturally, a standing ovation greeted them, but there was more than anticipation in the air; there were concerns, too. Could they pull off those sleek harmonies? Are they still able to mix pop, jazz, and rock? Hell, some even wondered if they would be any good at all.

Good did not begin to describe it. They were magnificent. Blunstone sounds like an ethereal choirboy. White, Grundy and Atkinson created enticing rhythms. And Argent is a fluid dynamo on organ. They played just two songs, but it was ten minutes of magic that no one in the room is likely to forget. Launching into "Time of the Season," there was a gasp from many in the audience at how brilliant the band sounded. The song reached intoxicating heights of emotion. At the final chord, the crowd rose to its feet with a roar of approval.

With barely time to catch our breath, they unleashed "She's Not There" and we were on another rollercoaster ride of melody and elation. And yes, there was a third standing ovation afterwards.

To say that The Zombies were the hit of the evening is an understatement, but there were other superb performances during the evening, including those of Page and Smyth, plus a 30-minute mini-concert from Brian Wilson and his 9-piece ensemble. Sometimes cacophonous but often enthralling, their new take on Beach Boys classics is a complete delight.

SMOOTH PRESENTATION.

With emcee Shadoe Stevens smoothly guiding the event, there was a non-stop outpouring of accolades for Atkinson. This culminated in Neil Portnow presenting The Recording Academy President's Merit Award to Atkinson. In addition, dozens of industry professionals praised Atkinson's character and accomplishments via video, including Adam White, VP, Communications, Universal Music International, Walter Yetnikoff, the legendary head of CBS Records, and Paul Shaffer, currently musical director for David Letterman but a member of Scandal when Atkinson first signed that band.

JOINING IN THE CAUSE.

While the event raised a considerable sum and the silent auction raised an additional twenty-five thousand dollars, this still falls short of what is needed. Warner Strategic Marketing is spearheading efforts to continue the auction online via eBay. Meanwhile, proceeds will benefit the Atkinson Family Trust to assist with the extreme financial burden placed upon the family by Atkinson's long continuing illness, with funding also provided to The Gift of Life of Foundation and United Network For Organ Sharing [www. unos. org], both of which promote organ donor awareness.

PAUL ATKINSON, 1946-2004.

Paul Atkinson died in April, 2004. Please make monetary donations to: "Atkinson Family Trust," c/o Klein & Company, 11726 San Vicente Boulevard, Suite 420, Los Angeles, CA 90049, or, to participate in the online auctions, please visit:

Http://members. ebay. com/ws2/eBayISAPI. dll? ViewUserPage&userid=rhino-auctions (http://members. ebay. com/ws2/eBayISAPI. dll? ViewUserPage&userid=rhino-auctions)

BEHIND THE SCENES.

The blue-ribbon event committee which worked to organize and stage this event in just six weeks included such top industry execs as:

Ron Alexenburg, President, Alexenburg Entertainment Group

Susan Blond, President, Susan Blond, Inc.

Susan Clary, Big Monkey PR

Rick Dobbis, President, Sony Music International

Jimmy Edwards, VP, Marketing, Warner Strategic Marketing

George Ghiz, President, Mogul Entertainment Group, Inc.

Gary Gilbert, Esq., Baker & Hostetler

Robin Hurley, VP of Home Video, Warner Strategic Marketing

Bennett Kaufman, Moir Marie Entertainment

Martin Kirkup, President, Direct Management Group

Kory Klein, President, Klein & Co. Business Management, Committee Chair

Rob Light, Creative Artists Agency

Michael Lippman, President, Lippman Entertainment

Harold Owens, Director, Musicares - The Recording Academy

Shadoe Stevens, Television & Radio Personality

Bernie Taupin

Tess Taylor, President, National Association of Record Industry Professionals

Larry Vallon, Senior VP, House of Blues Concerts

Scott G, a member of NARIP and NARAS, records as THE G-MAN. His music may be found on iTunes, at www. delvianrecords. com, www. myspace. com/thegman (http://www. myspace. com/thegman), and www. gmanmusic. com.

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Family Sues Wendy’s Over E. Coli Poisoning

2011-03-29T20:15:00.000-07:00

Family Sues Wendy’s Over E. Coli Poisoning

Ogden, UT (PRWEB) August 11, 2006 —-

A lawsuit was filed Friday against Wendy’s, the Dublin, Ohio-based restaurant chain whose North Ogden, Utah, restaurant was traced as the source of an E. coli O121:H19 outbreak in late June, 2006. Marler Clark, the Seattle law firm that has successfully represented hundreds of E. coli victims, filed the lawsuit on behalf of Weber County residents William and J. Corey Cohron and their two young sons. The complaint, which was filed in Weber County Superior Court (case no. 060904525), seeks compensation for the family’s significant medical-related expenses, economic losses, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. Todd Gardner, a partner in Bateman Goodwin & Gardner, is serving as local counsel on the case.

Corey Cohron consumed a Wendy’s “BLT” salad on June 30, 2006 while in attendance at a CORE Academy conference held at Orion Junior High School in Harrisville, Utah. In the following days, Corey became ill with symptoms of E. coli infection, including diarrhea. The remaining members of the Cohron family subsequently fell ill with diarrhea. While Corey, William, and five-year-old Liam recovered from their E. coli infections without requiring medical treatment, seven-year-old Wil suffered a particularly severe E. coli infection. Wil required emergency room treatment on July 12, and was admitted to the hospital from July 12 through July 14. After discharge, Wil was seen by his primary care physician on July 17 and July 19, but his condition continued to deteriorate and he was seen in the emergency room again on July 21. Wil was diagnosed with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)* and was admitted to Primary Children’s Medical Center in Salt Lake City, where he remained from July 21 through July 27. While hospitalized, Wil tested positive for E. coli O121:H19.

On August 7, 2006, the Weber-Morgan Health Department announced that at least four individuals had contracted E. coli O121:H19 after eating iceberg lettuce prepared at the Wendy’s restaurant located at 2500 N 400 E in North Ogden. WMHD suspects that the lettuce was cross-contaminated with another food source, and that the lettuce itself was not contaminated. WMHD stated that three of the four people confirmed with E. coli O121:H19 had developed HUS.

“Wendy’s should have been aware of the dangers of cross-contamination leading to outbreaks since cross-contaminated lettuce was the source of an E. coli outbreak at two Oregon Wendy’s restaurants in 2000,” said William Marler, managing partner of Marler Clark. Marler represented the families of several children who were part of the 2000 Wendy’s outbreak and developed HUS and suffered acute kidney failure. “Wendy’s is in the business of selling food – that food should be safe for human consumption.”

*Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome is a frightening illness that even in the best American medical facilities has a mortality rate of about 5%. About 50% of patients require dialysis due to kidney failure, 25% experience seizures, and 5% suffer from diabetes mellitus. The majority of HUS patients requires transfusion of blood products and develops complications common to the critically ill. Among survivors of HUS, about five percent will eventually develop end stage kidney disease, with the resultant need for dialysis or transplantation, and another five to ten percent experience neurological or pancreatic problems which significantly impair quality of life. See http://www. about-hus. com (http://www. about-hus. com).

Marler Clark (http://www. marlerclark. com (http://www. marlerclark. com)) has extensive experience representing victims of foodborne illnesses. William Marler represented Brianne Kiner in her $15.6 million settlement with Jack in the Box in 1993. In 1998, Marler Clark resolved Odwalla Juice E. coli outbreak cases for five families whose children developed HUS and were severely injured after consuming contaminated apple juice for a reported $12 million. Mr. Marler recently resolved an HUS case for $11 million. Marler Clark and Todd Gardner worked together to secure the largest known settlement on record in the State of Utah involving foodborne illness. Marler Clark has litigated dozens of cases against chain restaurants such as McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Carl’s Jr., Subway, Friendly’s, KFC, and Sheetz. Total recoveries for victims of food poisoning exceed $200 million.

For additional information, or to speak with Mr. Marler, contact Suzanne Schreck at (206) 346-1879.

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Puppet Website Announces New Line of Black Light Monsters

2011-03-28T07:40:00.000-07:00

Puppet Website Announces New Line of Black Light Monsters

Specializing in educational tools, Puppet-Puppets. com carries varying sizes and styles of hand puppets. The latest additions to the site are a series of black light monsters and a company blog, Puppet-PuppetsBlog. com.

Monument, CO (PRWEB) December 10, 2008

Puppet-Puppets. com, an online retailer of performance and educational puppets, has recently announced the newest addition to the site, a line of black light puppets.

Puppet-Puppets. com was established in November 2008 by Jeanette Lively. A manufacturer and distributor of puppets, Lively has been in the puppet industry for over ten years.

"I was involved in children's entertainment, and that's how I was first introduced to puppets. I was fascinated by them and their educational value," said Lively. "I opened a puppet store, and before long, I was making my own. This new site is our retail store, and it carries all kinds of puppets, including my line."

Providing products above and beyond her competition, some of the site's puppets are accompanied by scripts, music, or CDs. These supplemental items cover topics such as bully and fire prevention, health, nutrition, learning the alphabet, and more.

"Other puppet sites sell the puppet itself but no additional material," said Lively. "On the other hand, we give our customers somewhere to start with their puppets. We have a great support system. We don't just make the sale and forget about our customers."

The products line is also distinguished from similar sites for the quality and time put into each puppet.

"Unlike mass produced items, these puppets will last for years," said Lively. "Also, you can remove the legs, clothes, and hair and create hundreds of different characters with the same puppet. They are unique and multifunctional, so you get the most value for your money."

Updating their current inventory, the site has recently added their black light line of monster puppets. Suitable for day or night, the puppets are outfitted with glow in the dark eyes and vibrant, neon colors.

"Our focus is not just on children's toys. Our products also focus on adults who want to use them as educational tools," said Lively. "All the puppets on the site, including the black light monsters, are a great way for children to use their imaginations, be creative, and learn."

Offering their customers a look at future products, the site currently features the "Book Puppet." Available for purchase in February 2009, this talking puppet is useful for educating children in both secular and religious programs.

To accommodate customers who have any questions regarding the world of puppetry, the site has recently launched www. Puppet-PuppetsBlog. com. An informational blog, the site debuted in late October 2008. Topics will include the versatility of puppets, including their use in education.

About Puppet Revelation International:
Puppet Revelation International is the parent company of Puppet-Puppets. com. Founded by longtime puppet retailer Jeanette Lively, the site was launched in November 2008. It contains an extensive supply of puppets, accessories, and scripts. Giving back to the community, the site donates products to a number of causes, including Train Kids in India, Toys for Tots, and educating children of domestic violence.

Jeanette Lively
Www. Puppet-Puppets. com
(719) 302-6074

IePlexus, Inc.
Www. iePlexus. com

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Ozarks Capital Funding Adds New Financial Services for Healthcare Providers

2011-03-26T19:48:00.000-07:00

Ozarks Capital Funding Adds New Financial Services for Healthcare Providers

Ozarks Capital Funding, LLC, a Springfield, Missouri based financial services company, has launched several new financing programs for healthcare providers nationwide.

Springfield, MO (PRWEB) October 21, 2006

Ozarks Capital Funding, LLC, (www. ocflink. com) a financial services firm located in Springfield, Missouri, has announced it has introduced a wide array of financing products designed to enhance the cash flow of small to medium sized healthcare providers.

Kent Harlan, CPA and President of OCF, says, "These financing options complement the existing product lines and gives providers greater flexibility for their financial future. With the specter of reduced Medicare reimbursements beginning January 1, 2007, operating margins will be impacted, thus tightening cash flow."

According to AMA President Jeremy Lazarus, these payment reductions will cut physician payments 37%, while at the same time, the cost of caring for those patients will increase 22%. "We recognize the upcoming struggles and have decided to offer programs to help offset the decrease in margins," added Harlan.

Among the new products introduced are the Medical Equipment Lease Refinancing Program, Physician Debt Consolidation Loans, Real Estate Financing, and Practice Refinancing and Acquisition Loans.

"The addition of these lending programs in combination with the existing Medical Receivables Factoring and Healthcare Equipment Leasing products gives the provider a one stop shop for all their financing needs," says Harlan. "We can provide literally all the financing they need during the entire life cycle of the practice."

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Inspiring Paralyzed Yoga Teacher, Critically Acclaimed Author, MATTHEW SANFORD Making a Surprise Visit to Ridgewood Tuesday Evening June 10 to Raise Funds for Rehabilitation Efforts

2011-03-24T18:24:00.000-07:00

Inspiring Paralyzed Yoga Teacher, Critically Acclaimed Author, MATTHEW SANFORD Making a Surprise Visit to Ridgewood Tuesday Evening June 10 to Raise Funds for Rehabilitation Efforts

This Tuesday evening, Matthew Sanford, critically acclaimed author of the book WAKING: A Memoir of Trauma and Transcendence, is coming to Ridgewood to give a lecture and teach a yoga class for people of all abilities. The event entitled "Healing the Mind Body Relationship" will be held at the Ridge School (325 West Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450) from 6 pm to 8:30 pm and will include a short talk by Sanford who will then teach a yoga class for people of ALL abilities.

Glen Rock, NJ (PRWEB) June 9, 2008

Visionary, philosopher, yoga teacher, speaker, author and leading voice in the integrative health movement - and recent winner of the Volvo for Life Award - Matthew Sanford will talk about his life and how he survived a devastating car accident that took the lives of his father and sister and left him paralyzed from the chest down... and how for the last twenty-eight years, he has been on a practical exploration of the mind-body relationship through his practice and teaching of yoga.

Anyone who is living in a wheelchair from paralysis, amputation, stroke, MS, Parkinsons, or other conditions that make life challenging, will be deeply touched by Sanford's work. He teaches not to what is DISabled... but rather, to all that is ABLED, showing how everyone can practice yoga in ways that are truly life-changing. His extraordinary teaching and presence is inspiring for all. Sanford states. "Not living vibrantly through my whole body [took] a heavy toll." He began to realize that being disconnected from one's body was not just his problem; it was a problem that many people shared. "Yoga can occur through any body. It occurs at the intersection of your mind's intent and your body's limitations," says Sanford. "When you think of yoga, sitting in a wheelchair doesn't come to mind. But whether you sit all day in a wheelchair or behind a desk, the mind-numbing effect is similar."

Even though devoted student, Yoga Therapist, Caren Patterson, RYT, CCYT, IAYT (one of Naturally Yoga's teachers) pulled this event together on very short notice, the response has been tremendous.

Although there is no fee for this experience, participants are being requested to make at least a $25 donation to Sanford's charitable foundation, Mind Body Solutions (see below). Sanford's book WAKING will be available for sale and he will sign copies.

Contact Caren Patterson 201 925 4321 for more information.

Mind Body Solutions, a non-profit company based in Minnetonka, offers a practical, intelligent approach to health and wholeness through innovative yoga programs for the general public, for people in the workplace, for those living with disabilities, and for healthcare professionals. For more information, call 952.473.3700 or visit them at www. mindbodysolutions-mn. org.

Caren Patterson, RYT, CCYT, IAYT is a Yoga Therapist who works privately with clients of all ability levels - people suffering the aches, pains and stresses of every day life, as well as people in wheelchairs, people with MS, Stroke, Back issues etc. She can be contacted by calling 201.925.4321 or at caren@thepattersonsite. com.

Naturally Yoga is a spirited and devotional yoga community celebrating the very essence of Peace, Love, and Harmony with Adult's, Kids, and Prenatal classes, Special Workshops, Sacred Text/Philosophy Study Groups, Yoga Teacher Training, and Children's Yoga Teacher Training for Children's Yoga, Massage
(Therapeutic, Swedish, Sports, and Thai Yoga Bodywork), and Yoga Birthday Parties in the heart of Bergen County, New Jersey. Naturally Yoga is very much focused on serving the community of people with special therapeutic needs such as MS, stoke, autism, paralysis etc. Private sessions are also available.

Contact: Neil Edsall, Naturally Yoga, 175 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 201 612 7330, www. naturallyyoga. com.

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Should Kids Be Vaccinated against Vice?

2011-03-24T04:10:00.000-07:00

Should Kids Be Vaccinated against Vice?

The technology and political interest are there, but inoculating children against bad habits might do more harm than good

(PRWEB) October 2, 2004

The bell rings and Bobby rushes outside to meet his friends in the field behind the school. When he gets there some older boys are smoking. One of them smiles at Bobby and hands him a cigarette. "Wanna drag?" he asks. At 13, Bobby has never smoked before. Not wanting to look like a geek, he takes the cigarette. He inhales, sputters and coughs. The smoke burns his throat and makes his eyes water. He tries again. He doesn't cough, but the cigarette tastes horrible.

Over time, other children become addicted but not Bobby. When he was younger, his parents vaccinated him against nicotine as part of a government-sanctioned program. He can't feel nicotine's pleasurable effects, so doesn't get addicted to cigarettes.

Far-fetched? Not at all. Successful trials with nicotine and cocaine-specific vaccines could make Bobby's story a reality soon. And it was widely reported this summer that the British government could soon be considering a program to vaccinate children against addiction to nicotine, cocaine and other drugs. So the technology and political interest are there.

But while the allure of using neuropharmacological treatments, such as drug-specific vaccines, as weapons in the ongoing war on drugs might be hard to resist, many scientists and ethicists believe that such government-mandated inoculation could cause more harm than good.

In an exclusive Betterhumans report, Shannon Klie looks at new anti-addiction vaccines and the ethical challenge they pose. Before these vaccines become available for public consumption, governments and policymakers will need to develop strategies and ethical guidelines to determine how to use them. The benefits of healthcare and law-enforcement savings, as well as gaining political points with some of the electorate, could motivate many governments to proceed. But many critics say that this would be a mistake, and would in effect be a program of forced cognitive modification.

READ THE FULL REPORT

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HRmarketer. com Helps Human Resource Service Providers Target Employee Benefit Brokers and Consultants

2011-03-23T15:01:00.000-07:00

HRmarketer. com Helps Human Resource Service Providers Target Employee Benefit Brokers and Consultants

In response to HRmarketer's growing popularity with insurers and other employee benefit providers, the company today announced it has significantly enhanced its coverage of broker, insurance and consulting related resources, including conferences and tradeshows, events, publications, journalists, buyer guides, award competitions and more. - Expanded Resources Helps Companies Who Sell Through Employee Benefit Brokers and Consultants Execute More Targeted Marketing and PR Initiatives

Capitola, CA (PRWEB) February 10, 2005

Increasing numbers of HR service providers rely on employee benefit

Agencies, brokers and consultants to sell or distribute their products and services to the lucrative HR and employee benefits market. HRmarketer's expanded resources help vendors determine the best places to advertise, the best mailing lists, what publications and eNewsletters are read by brokers and consultants, which events they attend, which journalists cover this space, etc.

"In addition to helping medical, dental, vision, disability, workers

Compensation, retirement, behavioral health and other vendors understand the language and culture of this unique channel, we've aggregated all the key marketing and PR resources that will help them build brand and market to the brokers and consultants," says Mark Willaman, president and founder of Fisher Vista, LLC, the company that owns HRmarketer.

"As an account executive for a major employee benefit carrier, it's

Crucial I maintain high visibility with brokers and consultants," says Matthew Schoenthaler. "HR Marketer helps me create and execute more targeted marketing and PR campaigns that reach brokers and consultants. Whether it's finding places to advertise or sending a press release to a targeted group of journalists who write for the publications brokers and consultants read, HR Marketer is one-stop."

About HRmarketer. com

HRmarketer. com, a service of Fisher Vista, LLC, is the no. 1 marketing and public relations service for companies who sell products or services to human resources professionals. HRmarketer tracks and maintains information on hundreds of human resources conferences, trade shows, associations and publications - sourcing journalists, analysts, editorial calendars, speaking opportunities, advertising and promotional information, list rentals, award competitions and buyer guides.

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Persels & Associates Gives Tips on What to Do When You’re Having Trouble Paying Your Student Loan Bills

2011-03-23T02:56:00.000-07:00

Persels & Associates Gives Tips on What to Do When You’re Having Trouble Paying Your Student Loan Bills

New Bill in Congress Gives Hope to Those Struggling to Pay Back Student Loans.

Towson, MD (Vocus) May 14, 2010

Most Americans who struggle to pay their bills can get relief by filing bankruptcy. They can have credit debt and mortgage debts erased and have a fresh start - a financial do-over if you will. But many people don’t realize that filing for bankruptcy doesn’t protect you from student loan debt. With this in mind Persels & Associates (http://www. karenmcgagh. com/home/) offers tips on what to do if you fall behind in your student loan payments.

The economic downturn, coupled with rising unemployment has created a perfect financial storm for students and younger workers making student loans difficult, if not impossible for some, to pay back.

But recent developments in Washington hold promise for those struggling with student loans.

U. S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Al Franken (D-MN) joined U. S. Representatives Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Danny Davis (D-IL) to introduce legislation in both the Senate and the House that treats privately issued student loans in bankruptcy the same as other types of private debt.

“The high interest rates on private student loans have made them incredibly profitable for loan companies and saddled students with crushing debt,” said Durbin in a press release.

“Weeks ago, Congress ended a $6 billion subsidy to banks and companies, like Sallie Mae, which reaped the benefit of student loans while taxpayers assumed all the risk. Our bill takes an additional step toward restoring fairness in student lending, by placing student loan companies in the same position as virtually all other private lenders.”

Durbin first introduced this legislation in June 2007.

"In this economy, we want to be encouraging people to invest in their education and their future," Franken said in a separate press release. "That's why it is more important than ever for people to be able to get a fresh start."

In March, the Supreme Court sided with a man who said he could not repay the interest on his student loan debt.

The Supreme Court case --United Student Aid Funds v. Espinosa (08-1134) -- involved Francisco J. Espinosa, an airline ramp agent who took out four student loans in 1988 and 1989 for a total of $13,250 to attend a trade school in Arizona. Four years later, he filed for protection under the bankruptcy laws, proposing to repay the principal over five years without interest. Years later, the lender reopened the case and tried to get courts to force Mr. Espinosa to pay the interest. In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court sided with Mr. Espinosa.

The proponents of the Bill before Congress hope that students struggling with debt will not have to appeal to the Supreme Court for protection. That being said, if students are having financial difficulties and money is tight, there are many different ways to handle the repayment of student loan debt.

Here are some things students can do before they get behind on their loans:
Negotiate lower payments with lenders. Lenders want their money and will often work with people who are having a tough time such as a health issue and unemployment. Consolidate loans. Student loan consolidation is a practical repayment tool that refinances your school loans into one loan, that could significantly reducing your monthly payment. Stay in communication with the servicing agency. Ducking creditors is never a good idea. Most companies want to know what's going on and are more apt to work with you on a plan if you are staying in touch with them.

About Persels & Associates (http://www. karenmcgagh. com/home/):
Persels & Associates, LLC, and its entities are pioneers in the field of offering "unbundled" legal services to individuals who cannot afford traditional legal services. As Americans credit debt rose, Persels & Associates bridged the "gap" between consumers and their debtors. Today, Persels & Associates employs over 150 lawyers in the 50 states and has 25 central office staff attorneys with over 40,000. For more information, please visit http://www. karenmcgagh. com/home/ (http://www. karenmcgagh. com/home/).

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Ahmad Munawwar Launches YourCancerGuide. com

2011-03-23T01:10:00.000-07:00

Ahmad Munawwar Launches YourCancerGuide. com

Ahmad Munawwar relaunch his online YourCancerGuide. com website. This website is to educate people the truth about cancer. Various type of cancer are generally brief in this cancer information website.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (PRWEB) September 9, 2007

To date, according to MAKNA (National Cancer Council) the incidence of cancer is on the rise. In fact, it is now the second leading cause of death in Malaysia. Cancer can strike anyone regardless of colour, creed or status. An estimated 40,000 new cancer cases are registered yearly. Hope is not lost as 30% - 50% of cancer cases can be prevented by practising a healthy lifestyle, early detection and seeking the right treatment if necessary.

Being diagnosed with cancer can be frightening. But understanding what's going on inside your body can help you be aware of what's causing your feelings of anxiety. Knowing more about cancer may also help you feel more in control of your disease.

With this concern, www. YourCancerGuide. com website is relaunch with the intention to provide peoples an excellence information and awareness on various type of cancer.

It cover various Cancer topics such as:

1. Cancer In General
2. Cancer Radiation Therapy
3. Types Of Cancer
4. Skin And Cancer
5. Women's Cancer
6. Men's Cancer
7. Cancer Resources
8. Stop Smoking

Currently, YourCancerGuide. com website has about 600 subscribers around the world contributing thier experience, concerns and knowledge to help world populations aware on cancer desease.

For more information on the various type of cancer and what to do about it, kindly visit www. YourCancerGuide. com.

You can also subscribe to YourCancerGuide. com newsletters for instant information on cancer.

About Ahmad Munawwar
Ahmad Munawwar is a full time internet marketer. He voluntarily creating cancer website to help peoples aware about cancer. To find out more visit http://www. YourCancerGuide. com (http://www. YourCancerGuide. com) and subscribe to his free newsletters.

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Economy Impacts Small Businesses

2011-03-21T08:25:00.000-07:00

Economy Impacts Small Businesses

As the economy continues to slide down there are many casualties, some of which come from the small business sector. There are solutions and opportunities to 'beat' the downturn according David T. Banfield, President of The Interface Financial Group.

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) August 5, 2008

David Banfield, President of The Interface Financial Group, commented that all is not bleak on the small business scene. His comments came with the announcement that Interface has just opened eight new offices to add to their growing 100+ office base.

Banfield explained that the new offices are necessary to service the increased demand for the company's unique financial service geared almost exclusively to the needs of the smaller but expanding business. He noted that "One of the main causes of business failure today is no different from the main cause 5 or 10 years ago -- lack of adequate working capital to fuel the expansion experienced by many small businesses."

While it is clear that numerous large organizations, Fortune 500 companies, are trimming their outlook and their work force it is also evident but not well publicized that small business owners are quietly working at expanding their operations. "This expansion is coming in the manufacturing sector but also much more noticeably in the service sector" observed Banfield, "typically a more difficult area to finance."

Being a victim of one's own success is a bitter pill to have to swallow especially in these economic times. The Interface Financial Group and other 'specialty' funders are bridging the gap for the small business entity, providing the much needed short term working capital to keep them alive and growing. That growth in turn translates into job creation and a healthier business environment. But as Banfield notes "Without the capital assistance it isn't going to happen and so with eight new offices located in Arizona, Texas, Illinois, Washington, Minnesota, Virginia, Iowa, and Florida, Interface at least will help in part to bridge the capital gap for small businesses".

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Richard W. Wolfe Nominated to World Health Organization Commission on Social Determinants of Health, Geneva Switzerland

2011-03-20T14:09:00.000-07:00

Richard W. Wolfe Nominated to World Health Organization Commission on Social Determinants of Health, Geneva Switzerland

In response to the Global Call for Nominations by the Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr. LEE Jong-wook of the Republic of Korea, Richard W. Wolfe of the United States has been nominated for a position as Commissioner on the World Health Organization's Commission on Social Determinants of Health.

Washington, D. C. (PRWEB) November 11, 2004

Richard W. Wolfe of the United States has been nominated for a position as Commissioner on the World Health Organization's Commission on Social Determinants of Health. In February 2004 Mr. Wolfe was voted 2003 Businessman of the Year by the National Republican Congressional Committee, is a member of the NRCC Business Advisory Council and was nominated to serve as one of Georgia's Voting Delegates at the 2004 NRCC Tax Summit held March 31st and April 1st 2004 in conjunction with the Businessman of the Year award ceremony.

Mr. Wolfe, a thirty-year health care professional, has participated in policy development and has written Medicaid and other health care legislation while serving as Counsel for the Majority Leader of the Georgia Senate. During this period Mr. Wolfe developed new programs which earned broad recognition for innovation and expertise. Mr. Wolfe is the former CEO, Vice-Chairman, and Chairman of the Executive Committee of Comprehensive Care Corporation, a New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listed hospital company. Mr. Wolfe has also represented health care clients as an expert in health care law. Mr. Wolfe presently owns, manages or leases through private companies, nursing facilities in Florida and Georgia. Included in the group is the highly acclaimed Sunrise Health Center, which is Florida's largest proprietary long-term care facility with 325 beds. Sunrise was voted ÂBest Nursing Home In South FloridaÂ as part of the Florida Medical Business Awards. Mr. Wolfe is a former Director of the Georgia Health Care Association and is a current member in good standing of the Georgia State Bar Association, American Bar Association, Georgia Court of Appeals, Georgia Supreme Court, United States District Court for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits and United States Supreme Court.

Contact Information:

Melinda M. Womack

Subacute Services, Inc.

1835 East Park Place Boulevard

Suite 112

Stone Mountain, Georgia 30087

(770) 413-3772

Mmw2000@bellsouth. net or

Rwwolfe@bellsouth. net

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Avio Consulting Introduces Oracle BPM Accelerators

2011-03-20T03:21:00.000-07:00

Avio Consulting Introduces Oracle BPM Accelerators

New Service Offering to Speed Time-to-Market for Oracle BPM Customers

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) September 15, 2010

Avio Consulting, a leading BPM consulting firm, today announced the release of a new service offering for Oracle BPM customers called Oracle BPM Accelerators. Avio’s Oracle BPM Accelerators are designed to increase the value of an Oracle BPM investment (formerly BEA’s AquaLogic BPM) by helping Oracle customers access proven best practices, improve time-to-market and speed user adoption of their Oracle BPM investment.

Avio Oracle BPM Accelerators have been designed by Avio and provide a comprehensive set of frameworks and solutions to streamline Oracle BPM implementations and provide process improvement, rapid ROI and significant cost savings throughout the Oracle BPM project lifecycle.

“Avio consultants have over 150 years implementing BPM technologies. In many cases our consultants have been working with Oracle’s BPM technology prior to the acquisition of Fuego by BEA and then later by Oracle. We know this technology inside and out. These Oracle BPM Accelerators have been specifically designed from the ground up to leverage our in-depth knowledge and experience with Oracle BPM,” said Brandon Dean, Executive Vice President of Avio Consulting. “They are designed to help a customer implement their Oracle BPM initiatives quickly in order to deliver fast and effective return on investment.”

Avio Oracle BPM Accelerators include:
Simple Automated Management for Environments (SAME): SAME allows organizations to quickly and consistently create and manage environments for Oracle BPM Enterprise deployments. SAME automates tasks such as environment creation, engine administration, and project deployment across project teams and environments. Extended Logging Framework (ELF): ELF enables organizations to enforce logging best practices and log message consistency across Oracle BPM deployments Automated Testing Framework (ATF): ATF allows organizations to conduct automated test cases by running end-to-end tests of all processes and associated components for a project. ATF allows testing of both human and system activities for comprehensive testing coverage. Global Exception Management (GEM): GEM provides a platform for handling enterprise-level exceptions for Oracle BPM projects and applications. GEM delivers a proactive alerting system to ensure key process activities are executing within acceptable boundaries. In addition, GEM provides pre-built Business Activity Monitoring (BAM) dashboards to provide a visible layer for exception monitoring. Avio BPM Knowledge Base: The knowledge base provides access to Avio’s extensive and constantly expanding collection of industry research, articles, methodologies, project examples and industry best practices.

“BPM is more than technology. It’s an approach to ongoing business process improvement that is particularly well-suited to situations involving frequent process change that is driven by business stakeholders,” said Michele Cantara, research vice president, Gartner. “Gartner calls this the BPM Sweet Spot. While many consulting and SI vendors are adept at using BPM technologies for process integration, far fewer have an extensive track record in delivering agile, continuous process improvement projects using BPM disciplines along with BPM technologies.”

Benefits of leveraging Avio’s Oracle BPM Accelerators:
Avio Accelerators offer immediate access to best practices that empower Oracle BPM customers to increase their work quality and operate at maximum capacity throughout the implementation Avio Accelerators help reduce project risk by enabling organization to immediately access proven and tested best practices to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget Avio Consulting customers that leverage Oracle BPM Accelerators benefit from implementing their projects in 15% less time and decrease maintenance and support costs by up to 20%.

For more information about Avio’s Oracle BPM Accelerators please visit: www. avioconsulting. com or contact info (at) avioconsulting (dot) com.

About Avio Consulting
Avio Consulting is an innovative technology professional services firm focused on enabling enterprise agility and business process transformation through the adoption of emerging technologies such as Business Process Management (BPM) and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA). Avio Consulting bridges the gap between business and IT by using proven methodologies combined with industry expertise and best practices to solve complex business processes. Avio Consulting helps companies evaluate and select BPM and SOA software, manage the implementation of the software, and facilitate all related organizational changes to assure that each of its clients realize the full business benefits of their implementation. Avio Customers include: American Express, Best Buy, Citigroup, Procter and Gamble, United Healthcare, Watson Pharmaceuticals, Intercall. Avio Consulting is headquartered in Plano, Texas. For more information please visit www. avioconsulting. com.

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Outskirts Press Announces the Publication of Living In-Spirit, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Work from Ronkonkoma, NY Author Benjamin O. Igwe

2011-03-14T10:33:00.000-07:00

Outskirts Press Announces the Publication of Living In-Spirit, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Work from Ronkonkoma, NY Author Benjamin O. Igwe

Living In-Spirit attempts to answer questions about life. How did life become so complicated? How did our collective desire to have a meaningful life lead to such wanton global degradation and suffering? How have our best efforts at achieving a meaningful life resulted in such widespread unhappiness and disillusionment?

DENVER, CO and RONKONKOMA, NY (PRWEB) March 7, 2007

On December 5, 2006, Outskirts Press, Inc. published Living In-Spirit: An Approach to Life in Our Modern Society by Benjamin O. Igwe, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Body, Mind & Spirit/ Growth category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $14.95.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Living In-spirit attempts to answer questions about life. How did life become so complicated? How did our collective desire to have a meaningful life lead to such wanton global degradation and suffering? How have our best efforts at achieving a meaningful life resulted in such widespread unhappiness and disillusionment?

Living In-spirit explores the idea that we are spirits and therefore should live In-Spirit in our materially driven world. Many have shied away from the teachings of the spirit because they often come to us enshrouded in religious dogmas and dicta, which cloud the enormous human potential for attaining happiness and fulfillment. Simply stated, we are spirit-beings in transition in a physical and material medium through which we must navigate to fulfill our purpose.

Our spirits are indestructible and everlasting. We come from the Creator of all life and we return to that Creator in a never-ending cycle. We arrive at life in order to participate in the work of creation. This work is the sole purpose of our existence. Our life's success is therefore measured by the extent to which we participate in supporting and sustaining life in our universe. Every act we engage in must and should only be measured against a universal standard. That standard which is the basis of all moral and natural laws, measures the degree to which every action supports, enhances and promotes the life of humans, animals, vegetation, or our natural habitat. Any act that destroys does not enhance life and therefore falls short of meeting that universal standard.

Deftly constructed at 152 pages, Living In-Spirit is being aggressively promoted to appropriate markets with a focus on the Body, Mind & Spirit/ Growth category. With U. S. wholesale distribution through Ingram and Baker & Taylor, and pervasive online availability through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and elsewhere, Living In-Spirit can meet consumer demand through both retail and library markets.

ISBN-10: 1432700243 ISBN-13: 9781432700249 Format: 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback SRP: $14.95.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Benjamin O. Igwe is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Family Services Network of New York, Inc. Dr. Igwe's career includes developing and managing several health and human service projects overseas. His work has taken him to the Caribbean, Latin America, and Asia. His project development interests are in maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, economic development and public health policy. Dr. Igwe received the Greater New York March of Dimes Program Excellence Award in 1994 for work done in improving prenatal care services and reducing infant mortality in Brooklyn, New York. He is a 2005 recipient of the New York State Department of Health Commissioner's Distinguished Service Award for HIV/AIDS service delivery.

Dr. Igwe was born in Eastern Nigeria where he completed his early education in that country. He received postgraduate and doctoral degrees in public health from Loma Linda University, California and the University of the Philippines. He also holds an MBA degree in Finance from Hofstra University, New York, where he graduated with distinction.

Benjamin O. Igwe is a student of the human condition, wielding the written craft to enrapture the mind much like an artist wields a brush. The pages are a blank canvas on which to draw from a talent heralded by many and matched only by an imagination that rises to the task. Living In-Spirit is the first in a series of recent pursuits, with work progressing quickly on the follow-up.

For more information, please contact the author by email.

Living In-Spirit is available worldwide for online retail sales through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and www. outskirtspress. com/livinginspirit (http://www. outskirtspress. com/livinginspirit) for a suggested retail price of $14.95. Additionally, the 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback can be ordered at the full trade discounted price of $8.97 in quantities of 10 or more from the Outskirts Press wholesale online bookstore at www. outskirtspress. com/buybooks (http://www. outskirtspress. com/buybooks )

Outskirts Press, Inc., 10940 S. Parker Rd - 515, Parker, Colorado 80134, http://www. outskirtspress. com (http://www. outskirtspress. com), 1-888-OP-BOOKS.

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PreVisor's 2008 Business Outcomes Study Once Again Shows Impact of Effective Talent Measurement

2011-03-13T14:37:00.000-07:00

PreVisor's 2008 Business Outcomes Study Once Again Shows Impact of Effective Talent Measurement

Direct link shown between assessment of job candidates and key performance indicators

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) June 23, 2008

PreVisor, the global leader in employment assessments and selection solutions that connect hiring decisions to business results, released its 2nd annual report today summarizing over 33 business outcomes studies. Each study measures the impact on workforce performance following the use of pre-employment testing in the hiring process.

The 2008 Business Outcomes Study was completed in conjunction with U. S. and Global 500 organizations. The results span numerous industries, from financial services to retail, as well as various jobs, including sales, customer service, professional and clerical roles.

"Once again our research has demonstrated a proven link between the use of scientific assessment and performance on the job," states Caroline Paxman, PreVisor Senior Vice President of Professional Services and Chief Product Officer. "We remain committed to continuing our Business Outcomes Studies as an integral part of what PreVisor can provide to our clients, to help them measure direct business results and demonstrate ROI."

The 2008 report measures many success factors and shows that 76% of these studies had a favorable or very favorable outcome. This means that the assessment solution had a strong and measurable impact on most or all of the firms' performance metrics. None of the studies resulted in an unfavorable outcome. For each study the criteria measured are specific to the employer and the job. Some highlights from the findings:
Luxury retail chain Sale Representatives with high assessment scores sold nearly $270,000 more per year than lower scoring peers. A healthcare organization saved approximately $1.5 million annually on recruitment and training expenses by using an assessment to predict retention -- and hiring individuals more likely to stay on the job. Collections agents for a financial services group hired after achieving a high score on a specially designed assessment were 44% more effective in getting outstanding debts paid off, resulting in improved overall productivity. In a contact center focused on Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), agents with high test scores converted more than twice the number of calls to sales opportunities than lower scoring agents.

Companies who have participated in the studies to date include Advance Auto, EMBARQ, Sprint, and Starwood Hotels.

"Now that we know the positive impact to the bottom line from our selection program, we feel very confident that we are using evidence-based decisions in our hiring process. We can show the real ROI impact on the business instead of just shooting from the hip. It gives our managers a compelling reason to use assessment in their hiring decisions," stated Karen Hoffman, Staffing Manager at Sprint.

In addition to specific organizational findings, some overall trends were indicated:
HR executives and business owners want proof that "it works" built into the review process for an assessment program. Organizations are looking to reduce turnover via comprehensive hiring initiatives. Companies are showing an increased interest in web-based, unproctored assessment: Tests delivered using Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) technology, such as that offered through PreVisor's PreViewTM, is one of the most secure and accurate ways of delivering unproctored tests available today. Employers are interested in a broader, more holistic approach to measuring employee performance.

"Our goal is to help our clients get results from their selection process," states Noel Sitzmann, PreVisor CEO. "To accomplish this we need to measure what we do. Talent measurement will continue to grow in significance and PreVisor will be there providing insight on selection, performance and retention of the workforce."

For more information about PreVisor and its Business Outcome Study service, visit: http://previsor. com/products/consulting/validation (http://previsor. com/products/consulting/validation)]

Request a copy of the 2008 Business Outcomes Study (http://www. previsor. com/results/outcome/2008)

About PreVisor
PreVisor (www. previsor. com), the leading global provider of on demand pre-employment assessment software and employee selection solutions, helps organizations by connecting hiring decisions with business results. Following the rigorous standards of industrial-organizational psychology, PreVisor's assessment content accurately predicts on-the-job performance and supports fair hiring practices. PreVisor's solutions help streamline hiring, reduce recruiting and training costs, and improve corporate performance for clients worldwide, including more than 100 of the Fortune 500.

Media contact:
Donna Lehman
MarketUP
Office: 770-565-7275
Mobile: 770-362-9287
Dlehman @ market-up. com

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US Health and Life Insurance Company offers Prescription Drug Price Protection

2011-03-11T21:12:00.000-08:00

US Health and Life Insurance Company offers Prescription Drug Price Protection

US Health and Life Insurance Company offers Prescription Price Protection PLedge-if a drug costs less than a member's copay amount we will not charge the member for more than the cost of the drug.

Sterling Heights, MI (PRWEB) March 27, 2006

If a prescription drug costs less than a member’s co-pay, Michigan based insurance company US Health and Life Insurance Company only requires its members to pay the actual cost of the drug-regardless of their drug plan.

As more employers look for ways to reduce health care costs by choosing plans with higher deductibles and co-pays, US Health and Life continues to enforce its health insurance industry exclusive Prescription Drug Price Protection Pledge, enabling employees and their families to take advantage of cost savings despite rising costs.

“Our Price Protection Pledge is a philosophical stand,” says Dan Gorczyca, President of US Health and Life Insurance Company. “We could not in good conscious ask our members to pay a co-pay amount larger than the cost of their drugs.”

Located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, US Health and Life Insurance Company specializes in offering flexible group health insurance plans to Michigan employers across the state.

“One of our areas of specialty is providing a variety of cost saving and quality health insurance options to small and medium sized businesses. One of the ways we add value to that service is by being conscious of the needs of our members,” says Gorczyca. “We pride ourselves in never being too far removed from what our members go through on a daily basis when it comes to the cost of health care. If we can find ways to save our members money, we do it.”

Insuring families and individuals through its employer group health, dental, and prescription plans, US Health and Life Insurance Company is a Michigan domiciled insurance company offering Service, Flexibility, and Value to its members. For more information about US Health and Life please contact Deanne M. DiCenzo at 586-693-4753.

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Medline Selects NTRsupport to Provide Technical Support for On-The-Go Sales Staff and Customers

2011-03-11T07:27:00.000-08:00

Medline Selects NTRsupport to Provide Technical Support for On-The-Go Sales Staff and Customers

NTRglobal, a leading provider of highly secure remote support and access solutions, announced today that Medline Industries, Inc., the nation's largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies, has chosen NTRglobal's remote support solution, NTRsupport, to provide enhanced remote support to customers and employees, decrease costs, and increase employee and customer satisfaction.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) July 11, 2007

"NTRsupport is the logical choice for IT support groups who have the responsibility to keep so many internal and external customers productive from any location," said Andre Angel, CEO and president of NTRglobal North America. "We are pleased to help the Medline systems support team meet its commitments to the thousands of users who depend on them."

Medline purchased NTRsupport to address two key IT challenges: increase customer satisfaction and shorten the time it takes to resolve IT issues. Medline's IT system support group receives an average of 200 support calls every day from users who have different types of computers and varying degrees of Internet connection speed. The calls span a range of topics, from external customers who have questions about online ordering of Medline products, to salespeople who need help with customer relationship management (CRM) software configurations, hardware or VPN issues. Medline's System Support team consists of 12 members, who are responsible for assisting 3,000 internal computer users -- including more than 800 Medline sales representatives and 2,000 external users.

Medline selected NTRsupport as the best remote support solution for the company because of its secure 256-bit end-to-end encryption, bi-directional transfer file capabilities, option of hosting the solution in-house, scalability, and ability to show end users how to fix a problem in real-time. Medline had tried other remote support solutions previously but had not found a stable product that could work even when the end user wasn't directly connected to their internal network.

"Now we can remotely log into the computers of our sales representatives to provide technical assistance when they're on the road or when they're at a facility assisting a customer," said Scott Perry, manager of the systems support group at Medline.

NTRsupport is the fastest, easiest and most secure on-demand remote support solution on the market. The software allows support professionals to create an immediate and secure connection between the support agent's computer and a user's PC or Mac, so the support staff can actually see what's on the user's screen in real-time. This approach to providing IT support saves time and travel, and improves the customer service experience by delivering instant, personalized help. More than 8,500 companies around the world are already benefiting from NTRsupport.

NTRsupport is available for a 15-day evaluation free of charge at www. ntrsupport. com.

About Medline
Medline, headquartered in Mundelein, IL, manufactures and distributes more than 100,000 products to hospitals, extended care facilities, surgery centers, home care dealers and agencies and other markets. Total revenue for Medline in 2006 exceeded $2.45 billion. Meeting the highest level of national and international quality standards, Medline is FDA QSR compliant and ISO 13485 registered. Medline serves on major industry quality committees to develop guidelines and standards for medical product use, including the FDA Midwest Steering Committee, AAMI Sterilization and Packaging Committee, and various ASTM committees. For more information on Medline, visit our Web site, www. medline. com

About NTRglobal
NTRglobal is a leading global software company that empowers users with easy-to-use, complete, and secure remote control and support solutions. The company's software, available in Software as a Service (SaaS) and On-Site License models, helps businesses of all sizes better communicate and collaborate despite physical boundaries. Founded in 2000, NTRglobal has more than 8,500 customers worldwide and serves users in the automotive, consumer electronics, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and technology industries. NTRglobal North America, headquartered in Dallas, can be reached via email at na@ntrglobal. com, or by phone at 1-866 459-2543. For more information, please visit www. ntrsupport. com.

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Website Launched For Georgia Home Healthcare Group

2011-03-11T06:28:00.000-08:00

Website Launched For Georgia Home Healthcare Group

BartonFunk launches Website for Cartersville-based Regency Homecare

ATLANTA, GA (PRWEB) June 9, 2004

Atlanta-based Southern Web Group is pleased to announce the launch of www. regencyhomecare. com, a Web site serving Regency Homecare, LLC of Atlanta and Cartersville, Georgia.

Regency Homecare provides quality care to senior adults requiring light assistance so they may remain in the comfort of their own homes. Services offered range from home management tasks to personal care. "Our goal is to provide the highest levels of service to our clientele," says Chris Turner, president of Regency Homecare. "Compassion, Care & Companionship will be the cornerstone of our brand."

The Web site is designed to offer information to both prospective clients and their families on the various levels of care offered, the Georgia locations served, background on the professional staff members and information on how to contact the company with further inquiries.

"Southern Web Group is pleased to launch the Regency Homecare Web site. The Website will help catapult this rapidly growing homecare company to a new level of exposure," said Drew Barton, president of the Atlanta-based Web design firm. "With its search-engine-optimized pages, Regency Homecare is poised to become a prominent homecare group serving the greater Cartersville, Georgia area."

Founded in 1999, Southern Web Group is a leader in AtlantaÂs Web design industry and can be found on the Web at www. southernwebgroup. com. With a growing clientele across the country, the Atlanta Web design firm is pleased to welcome the Regency Homecare to its list of clients that already includes the Southeastern Flower Show, Bas Bleu Bookseller and Henry Medical Center.

TopRank CEO to Highlight Business Blogging, Social Media During IABC Event at St. Thomas University

2011-03-10T22:12:00.000-08:00

TopRank CEO to Highlight Business Blogging, Social Media During IABC Event at St. Thomas University

Lee Odden of TopRank Online Marketing to present the business benefits of blogs and social media as part of corporate communications to IABC Minnesota Senior Communicators group.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) March 5, 2007

www. toprankresults. com - TopRank Online Marketing], a leading internet marketing agency based in Minneapolis, has announced that CEO Lee Odden will share industry insights on what blogs mean for business communications at a Minnesota International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Event for Senior Communicators.

The Senior Communicators Special Interest Group (SIG) comes together three times a year, to meet and discuss a key issue or challenge facing senior communicators.

"It is encouraging to see industry leaders interested in learning more about the implications of blogging for business communications (http://www. toprankresults. com/blog-marketing. htm)," said Lee Odden. "Over the past 3 years TopRank has worked with companies ranging from online startups to Fortune 20 companies to develop practical blogging strategies and it's exciting to see even more companies exploring the channel."

The event focuses on how companies can incorporate blogging into corporate communications strategies - for example, internal communications, public relations, or as part of a customer relationship program. Specific topics Odden will discuss include:
Introduction to social media (http://www. toprankblog. com/2007/02/how-social-media-impacts-search-engine-marketing/) Trends with business blogging Applications for blog software such as blog enabled media rooms Blogger relations tips Establishing blogging policies

Odden will speak along side Sarah Bjelland, Assistant VP and marketing consultant for Wells Fargo, who will share how Wells Fargo uses blogs to engage its workforce, its customers, and the general public in conversations.

The event is open to IABC members with 15 years experience - or holding a Director-level position - and their non-member guests only.

Event Details:
IABC Minnesota Senior Communicators SIG
When: March 7, 2007
Where: University of St. Thomas
Minneapolis Campus
Terrence Murphy Hall
Room 252

Cost:
$20 advance, $25 at the door IABC senior members
$30 advance, $35 at the door Non-members or guests

Registration and additional details (http://guest. cvent. com/EVENTS/Info/Summary. aspx? e=eba475f3-443e-4277-a781-ee9dc1e0ba00) are available online. Walk-ins will be accepted as space allows.
7.30 a. m. Registration and continental breakfast 8 a. m. Presentation

About IABC
The Minnesota Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators brings together professionals who want to excel in the communications field. It provides lifelong learning opportunities by giving members the tools and information they need at any stage in their career.

About Lee Odden and TopRank
A frequent speaker on the topics of blog marketing, social media, online PR and search marketing, Lee Odden is CEO and founder of TopRank Online Marketing. TopRank has been recognized as a leading search marketing agency in Marketing Sherpa's Guide to SEO firms and has clients ranging from BtoB software companies to a Fortune 20 healthcare services corporation. Lee has written articles for several publications including Yahoo Publisher Network, AllBusiness. com and DM News. He's also been quoted by The Economist, U. S. News & World Report and is editor of the Online Marketing Blog.

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Kiss Your Life Hello Radio Show with Special Guest: Author and Freelance Writer, Phil Bolsta About His Book ‘Sixty Seconds’ on December 9, 2009 at 10AM EST; 7AM PT

2011-03-10T17:55:00.000-08:00

Kiss Your Life Hello Radio Show with Special Guest: Author and Freelance Writer, Phil Bolsta About His Book ‘Sixty Seconds’ on December 9, 2009 at 10AM EST; 7AM PT

Dr. Vijaya Nair, M. D., CEO of JIVA Essence of Life, and Dr. Howard Peiper, a national expert on holistic counseling, speaks with their next guest, author and freelance writer, Phil Bolsta, about his book ‘Sixty Seconds: One Moment Changes Everything’ with inspiring stories from prominent people.

Mount Kisco, NY (Vocus) December 8, 2009

Phil Bolsta is a freelance writer and coauthor of ‘The Big Book of Small Business’, the first business book to blend an enlightened approach to leadership with effective business principles. After a dozen years in the investment business, he changed careers to pursue his true calling—encouraging and inspiring people to live more positive, loving lives.

Phil is now a freelance writer in the Twin Cities. He specializes in writing books, magazine articles, greeting cards and syndicated cartoons like ‘Close To Home’. Through his writing and speaking, he has touched and changed countless lives.

Most recently, Phil wrote the book, ‘Sixy Seconds: One Moment Changes Everything’. The book is a collection of 45 inspiring, life-changing stories from prominent people. The roster of storytellers I interviewed include Deepak Chopra, geneticist Dr. Francis Collins, Frank Deford, Dr. Larry Dossey, Wayne Dyer, Dan Millman, Caroline Myss, Dr. Christiane Northrup, Dr. Dean Ornish, Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen, Dr. Bernie Siegel, James Van Praagh, singer Billy Vera, Neale Donald Walsch and bassist Victor Wooten. Reading "Sixty Seconds" is like spending a few minutes face to face with each of the contributors and listening to their personal stories.

Spiritual awakenings, whether quiet and subtle or dramatic and breathtaking, are deeply personal events. Phil Bolsta will share his collection of intimate, heartfelt stories from prominent people who graciously share their life-altering personal experiences.

Listeners are welcome to join the conversation during the show by calling (866) 472-5792. Be sure to tune into the live, Internet talk radio show, Kiss Your Life Hello on Wednesday at 7 AM PT / 10 am ET on the VoiceAmerica. com Health & Wellness Channel. Log on to Listen: http://www. voiceamerica. com (http://www. voiceamerica. com)]. Missed the Live Show? Past episodes are available on demand and podcast ready.

For advertising and sponsorship opportunities regarding Dr. Vijaya Nair or Dr. Peiper, contact Stephan Jacob, Senior Executive Producer; 480-294-6423.

About Kiss Your Life Hello
Kiss Your Life Hello is a provocative internet talk show offering choices and focusing on solutions to all of life's health challenges in today's complicated world. Kiss Your Life Hello is a show about relationships...from personal relationships to health, business, family and love. Each hour we will be presenting the most up-to-date information on all aspects of mind, body, and spirit wellness. http://www. kissyourlifehello. com (http://www. kissyourlifehello. com)

About Essence of Life
Essence of Life, distributes JIVA products, a science-based, patent pending and medically sound line of nutritional supplements that are carefully formulated according to scientific guidelines. Products are available to the public through http://www. jivasupplements. org (http://www. jivasupplements. org) and natural health food stores nationwide.

About VoiceAmerica / Modavox
(OTC. BB MDVX), Modavox is the leading producer and distributor of online talk radio content, streaming approximately 250 hours of live programs and scheduled replays weekly on its Modavox VoiceAmerica™ Network (http://www. voiceamerica. com (http://www. voiceamerica. com)). Modavox, Inc. (http://www. modavox. com (http://www. modavox. com)) is a pioneer in internet broadcasting, producing and syndicating online audio and video, and offering innovative, effective and comprehensive online tools for reaching targeted niche communities worldwide. Through its patented Modavox Central™ technology, Modavox ‘takes the search out of search,’ delivering content straight to desktops and internet-enabled devices. Through its proprietary StreamSafe™, Webcast Wizard™ and Stream Syndicate™ tools, Modavox provides managed access for live and on-demand internet broadcasting and syndication, content management, online meetings, event management, enterprise communications and distance learning.

Forward-Looking Statements:
This release contains ‘forward-looking statements’ for purposes of the Securities and Exchange Commission's ‘safe harbor’ provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause Modavox's actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated, including the risk factors identified in Modavox's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Skin Mole Analysis Using the Internet - A New Service by Opticom Data Research

2011-03-10T10:16:00.000-08:00

Skin Mole Analysis Using the Internet - A New Service by Opticom Data Research

Opticom Data Research performs skin mole analysis on mole images that are submitted through its Web site. The company uses its MoleSense software to analyze these moles and then an automated process compares the analysis results to 100s of skin cancer images available on the Internet. This is a new service by Opticom Data Research.

New Westminster, BC (PRWEB) July 8, 2008

A report is emailed to the individual who submitted the mole image. The report includes the Web address of cancer mole images that are most similar to the submitted mole in terms of color variations. In addition, the report includes evaluation of the submitted mole's asymmetry and border irregularity as analyzed by the MoleSense software.

About MoleSense:

Developed by Opticom Data Research, MoleSense measures and analyzes moles on the skin. The software automatically detects the border of moles, measures and analyzes the ABCD features (Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variations and Dimension) and records the measurement results.

MoleSense is intended for people who have multiple moles (perhaps hundreds) and who need to monitor their size, shape and color. The MoleSense product includes hardware (a camera rail and an optional remote switch) and software (for image acquisition and analysis).

MoleSense can be used as a part of a mole mapping procedure, in which the size, shape and location of moles over the entire body are mapped. A report that includes the image of moles (with a ruler plotted on the image) and information about the image settings can be printed with a click of a mouse.

MoleSense comes with an extensive online Help system that includes step-by-step instructions for using MoleSense, instructions for mounting a camera on the rail and for connecting the remote switch, a tutorial, and explanations of all the features of MoleSense.

MoleSense is a trademark of Opticom Data Research.

Disclaimer: Opticom Data Research uses an automated process to analyze similarities between moles that are submitted through its Web site, and 100s of mole images on the Internet that are tagged as "skin cancer" or "melanoma." Opticom Data Research is NOT responsible for the diagnosis of the Internet moles (i. e. whether specific moles are indeed cancerous) nor does it claim that these similarities are medically significant. Use the mole analysis report for educational purposes only. It is NOT designed to replace doctor visits, regular self exams of moles in front of a mirror, or any other mole monitoring measures. The report should not be used for diagnosing skin cancer or any other medical problems.

About Us:
Opticom Data Research, located in BC, Canada, develops and manufactures health related products (hardware and software). For more information, visit us at www. OpticomDataResearch. com.

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