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Anonymous VC seeds Teen for WomenÂs Empowerment in Africa

2011-09-11T03:41:00.000-07:00

Anonymous VC seeds Teen for WomenÂs Empowerment in Africa

Venture capitalist provides seed money to teen for womens empowerment program in africa. "Investment" will provide huge "dividends" of Teen involvement and women's help. How a school with a well encourages girls to attend school regularly. A personal journey of a 17 year old teen girl to Africa to help the poorest.

Cupertino, CA (PRWEB) September 21, 2004

An anonymous Venture Capitalist has provided seed money of a different kind! Insiyah Nomanbhoy, 17, a senior at Castilleja School in Palo Alto, CA, and another student, have been funded for a WomenÂs Empowerment Delegation to Ethiopia and Uganda, Sept 15 to 25. The trip is planned by Save The Children, and its goal is to provide resources and develop programs to help young girls and women in Africa make a better life for themselves and their families.

In March 2004, Insiyah and her fellow students at Castilleja raised $17,000 for Save The Children by doing a multicultural Dance Benefit. That money was used to build a school with a well in Ethiopia in the Woliso District.

Why a well in a school? Save The Children found that young girls in Ethiopia are responsible for collecting water for their families, and this can take up to 8 hours each day! Building a well in the school encouraged young girls to attend, and take their precious water home at the end of the school day. Girls attendance at a school with a well now equals that of boys.

Insiyah and the other delegates will visit the new school, and build connections with students and teachers there. Working with female government, community and professional leaders, they will formulate programs to provide empowerment for the poorest women in Ethiopia and Uganda.

Insiyah is sharing her experiences with teens all over with a daily journal through www. YouthNoise. com/Save (http://www. YouthNoise. com/Save), a website connecting and creating awareness in teens.

Before embarking Insiyah wrote ÂKids are rarely taken seriously and encouraged when they want to make a difference, but we have so much to offer just because we're young, smart and motivated. Â.. I hope that I can motivate other kids just like me to build connections and strive to make a difference.

On 9/17, Insiyah wrote from Addis Ababa ÂI was just watching the streets and just thinking ÂWhy arenÂt they in school?Â Â.These little children came up to the car and started beggingÂ

Upon her return from Africa, Insiyah will continue her mission of raising awareness of WomenÂs problems in Africa through speaking engagements, with the first one planned in affluent Atherton on Sept 29, 04. She has set herself a personal goal of raising at least $10,000 to build another school with a well.

Insiyah wants to attend Stanford or MIT starting in fall 2005, and then go on to medical school. Since she was 5, Insiyah has wanted to become a pediatrician and help little kids who canÂt afford healthcare. Currently, Insiyah is a senior at Castilleja School, a college prep school for women in Palo Alto, CA. (www. Castilleja. org)

As InsiyahÂs parents, we would love to find and thank the person funding Insiyah. The ÂinvestmentÂ promises to pay huge ÂdividendsÂ of teen involvement and womenÂs empowerment.

CONTACTS:

NomanbhoyS@hotmail. com 408-996-8786

DCook@SaveChildren. org 650-473-1873

Kate_Reynolds@Castilleja. org 650-328-3160 x146

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ShareFile Opens West Coast Data Center

2011-09-09T07:45:00.000-07:00

ShareFile Opens West Coast Data Center

Sharefile, a leader in secure file transfer and FTP site alternatives, has opened a third data center.

Raleigh, NC (Vocus) February 25, 2010

ShareFile, a leader in the secure file transfer (http://www. sharefile. com/) field, recently opened a third data center located in California. By adding this data center to their list of established fields around the world, ShareFile is able to provide even faster upload and download file transfer speeds for users of their business services in this region. This expansion sets ShareFile apart from its competitors and enables the company to provide world-class service to customers in more locations around the world.

“We recently established an additional center in Ireland to service our European clients and by adding a west coast location in the United States we are able to expand our reach in North America and to provide our clients, and their customers, with better data speeds” stated Jesse Lipson ShareFile CEO. “We’ve already heard from customers in those areas who have seen a noticeable difference in file transfer speed.”

All ShareFile data centers are protected with multiple redundant power sources ensuring that data is easily accessible during any natural disaster. To protect against data loss, the servers are equipped with technology that automatically mirrors all data in real-time to two separate locations. Full backups of all system data are performed regularly ensuring that no data is lost and is always 100% secure.

About ShareFile:

Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, ShareFile (http://www. sharefile. com/) is a leading provider of tools for exchanging business files easily, securely, and professionally. Unlike an FTP site (http://www. sharefile. com/ftp/ftp-site. aspx), ShareFile can be accessed using any standard web browser and does not require software installation or special training. ShareFile's 1,000,000 users span over 50 industries and 120 countries, including accounting, advertising, law, graphic design, consulting, healthcare, and engineering. ShareFile is the 2008 Winner of CNET's WebWare 100 for file storage and security.

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NoodleNet Wins 2007 Parent-to-Parent's Adding Wisdom Award

2011-09-08T04:37:00.000-07:00

NoodleNet Wins 2007 Parent-to-Parent's Adding Wisdom Award

NoodleNet, creators of a new computer program designed to provide a safe, fun and engaging online environment for children, was recently announced as the recipient of the Parent-to-Parent's 2007 Adding Wisdom Award in three different categories. The program has been honored among the "Top 10 Children's Computer Software" for 2007 as well as a 2007 "HOT Product" and a top contender in the Educational Product category.

Plano, TX (PRWEB) October 3, 2007

The program was reviewed by parents, teachers and a team of real-life "family testers," who named NoodleNet among the "Top 10 Children's Computer Software" for 2007 as well as a 2007 "HOT Product" and a top contender in the Educational Product category. Created in 1997 to honor products of exceptional quality that support family values, the Adding Wisdom Award is the only award program to be honored by Disney. com and PBS Kids/TV.

"NoodleNet is proud to be recognized by Parent-to-Parent's Adding Wisdom Award as a leader in the development of quality products that promote family values," said company president Michael Callahan. "We're committed to providing children ages 3-11 with a safe online environment where they can learn, play and explore, so to be chosen as one of the Top 10 Children's Computer Software programs of 2007 is a huge honor for us."

NoodleNet is a computer program that provides a "safe desktop" environment for children to explore the Internet without putting them at risk from online predators, unwanted pop-ups or accidental access to inappropriate content. The program delivers high-quality, age-appropriate links that grows with your child and reinforces classroom activities with fun, educational links for children ages 3-5, 6-8 and 9-11. By creating a virtual "gated community" that keeps children in and inappropriate material out, NoodleNet assists parents by providing a safe online learning environment that they can customize and control. Parents can also take comfort in the fact that NoodleNet protects their desktop, keeping their email, hard drive and personal files safely out of reach.

"Our panel was completely floored by NoodleNet and the wide variety of safe, age-appropriate content that their program allows children to access," says Jodie Lynn, the syndicated parenting/health expert, and the CEO/founder of the Adding Wisdom Award. "The program is a great educational tool for parents and has literally hundreds of pre-screened sites with a variety of online activities including books, kid-friendly search engines, puzzles and interactive learning tools."

NoodleNet is available for subscription on an annual or month-to-month basis. People interested in receiving a free 7-day trial of NoodleNet can request a CD online at www. noodlenet. com. For individuals who would like additional assistance, NoodleNet can install the program remotely with the help of a NoodleNet certified technician.

About NoodleNet™:
NoodleNet L. P., based in Plano, Texas, is creator of the safest parent tool for families to learn, play and explore on the Internet. NoodleNet bridges the gap between parental control and content filtering to create a unique Internet environment with age-appropriate content for children ages 3-11. NoodleNet is available for subscription on a monthly and annual basis. For more information, visit www. noodlenet. com.

About Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award™:
Established in 1998, by award-winning family/health columnist Jodie Lynn, this award honors products of outstanding quality. It now includes websites and a new Business section. The Adding Wisdom Award™ committees consist of experts from across the United States who are involved with kids/families' and businesses on a daily basis. The committees are interested in how products help children, family and business authors and owners grow ethically, socially, intellectually, emotionally and physically. Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award™ is the only award program to ever be honored by Disney. com. See http://www. AddingWisdomAward. com (http://www. AddingWisdomAward. com) for more details and to read the latest interview with Games Quarterly Magazine.

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"75 Ways" Could Be a New Hit CD

2011-09-07T00:41:00.000-07:00

"75 Ways" Could Be a New Hit CD

There may be 50 ways to leave your lover. But there are at least 75 ways to schedule your shiftworkers. Unlike the Paul Simon song, the new CD was released to help smaller organizations handle scheduling problems. The scarcity of information about 24/7 schedules makes this new CD a real hit with small business owners.

(PRWEB) October 9, 2002

SAN RAFAEL, CAÂOctober 7, 2002--There may be 50 ways to leave your lover. But there are at least 75 ways to schedule your shiftworkers. And they all are available on CD.

Sure, you can still buy a copy of Paul SimonÂs song with lyrics suggesting 50 ways to break off a love affair. Now you can also purchase 75 different 24/7 shift schedules on a CD. The latter isnÂt a song, mind you. ItÂs a resource for organizations that operate around-the-clock, seven days a week.

The new CD was released to help smaller organizations handle scheduling problems. Studies indicate that most organizations with continuous operations will have to modify or replace their work schedules at one time or another.

Unfortunately, information that might allow smaller companies to create Âdo-it-yourselfÂ schedules is scarce. Few books and articles are written on the subject. And while there are some software programs available, most are intended to track existing schedules rather than create new ones.

There are a handful of consulting firms that specialize in designing shift schedules. But the costs of such services may be prohibitive for smaller firms.

Dan Capshaw, a partner with Shiftwork Solutions-- the consulting firm that created the Â75 WaysÂ CD -- says the new product is designed to aid such firms.

ÂIt introduces users to the numerous scheduling options available and educates them on the advantages and disadvantages of each one,Â Capshaw says.

CapshawÂs partner, Jim Dillingham, says the CD wonÂt pick the best schedule for the organization. But it will expose you to numerous possibilities and allow you to pick one for yourself.

ÂIt will be particularly useful to organizations with as little as four people that need continuous coverage or need to expand to it,Â states Dillingham.

Buyers of the CD also get an hour of consultation time by telephone. During that hour, a consultant will explain the details of a selected schedule, answer questions, discuss implementation strategies and make minor modifications to meet the userÂs specific needs.

The CD contains eight and twelve-hour schedules, both rotating and fixed as well as such features as a table showing the day-on, day-off pattern, another listing 18 specific schedule measures, a spreadsheet that displays the schedule over a full calendar year, presentation charts and a discussion of management, health and lifestyle issues.

The CD can be purchased on Shiftwork SolutionÂs web site at www. shift-work. com or by calling the firm at (415) 472-3688. Shiftwork Solutions is a consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations with multi-shift operations.

Parents’ Choice Foundation Releases 2009 Holiday Gift Guide; Much Anticipated Annual Gift Guide Offers Suggestions Based On Interest, Age and Price

2011-09-06T06:40:00.000-07:00

Parents’ Choice Foundation Releases 2009 Holiday Gift Guide; Much Anticipated Annual Gift Guide Offers Suggestions Based On Interest, Age and Price

Parents' Choice Foundation, the nation's oldest and most respected nonprofit guide to quality children's media and toys, releases its much anticipated Holiday Gift Guide - a comprehensive resource for those in search of reasonably priced gifts that don’t skimp on quality, fun or learning value. Throughout the year, Parents’ Choice Foundation emphasizes the importance of choosing well-made toys that have staying power, games that challenge young minds, and books that inspire a love of reading.

Lutherville Timonium, MD (Vocus) November 19, 2009

The 2009 Parents’ Choice® Holiday Gift Guide is a comprehensive resource for those in search of reasonably priced gifts that don’t skimp on quality, fun or learning value.

Throughout the year, Parents’ Choice Foundation emphasizes the importance of choosing well-made toys that have staying power, games that challenge young minds, and books that inspire a love of reading. The 2009 Parents’ Choice® Holiday Guide wraps up these recommendations and delivers them to your desktop, laptop, and starting today, even your pocket.

It’s easy to buy gifts without thinking. And it’s just as easy to watch hard earned money go up in smoke. Economists agree. Just because a toy has a low price tag doesn’t mean it is a good value. Current “hot toys” may be front-loaded with a few minutes of fun, but the sustained interest yield is low. In other words, long-term play value is a good investment.

“Setting spending limits doesn’t equal setting enjoyment limits, quite the contrary. With a little homework, parents and grandparents can give holiday presents with appeal that last far beyond the frenzied season. And remember, just because a toy isn’t new to the shelves this year, doesn’t mean it’s not new for the child who receives it,” stated Claire Green, President of Parents’ Choice Foundation.

The Parents’ Choice Holiday Guide, searchable by interest (animals, science and art for examples), by age, and by price, is filled with products that have been tested and vetted by Parents’ Choice Foundation’s experts, families and critics.

To see the entire Guide, visit Parents' Choice Holiday Guide (http://www. parents-choice. org/holiday).

About Parents' Choice Foundation

Parents' Choice Foundation is the nation's oldest and most respected nonprofit guide to quality children's media and toys. An independent testing and information organization since 1978, Parents' Choice is dedicated to providing trusted recommendations for books, toys, music, video games, digital media and more.

Parents’ Choice reviews, evaluate and recommend products that help kids grow – imaginatively, physically, morally and mentally – fairly priced products that are fun, safe and socially sound. The Parents' Choice website, a public service resource, serves as a clearinghouse for children's media and toys. For more than 30 years, parents, grandparents, educators, librarians and healthcare professionals have relied on Parents' Choice for suggestions to help foster an environment for kids to read more, play more and learn more.

About Parents' Choice Award Seals

Parents' Choice Foundation's panels of educators, scientists, performing artists, librarians, parents and, yes, kids themselves, identify the very best products for children of varied skill and interest levels from infants to young adults. The Parents' Choice Award seals are a distinguishing mark of quality and achievement.

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Infinity Incentive Group Launches Spa~tacular Getaway for Marketing Professionals

2011-09-05T09:59:00.000-07:00

Infinity Incentive Group Launches Spa~tacular Getaway for Marketing Professionals

Infinity Incentive Group (IIG) is a Sales Promotional Marketing Agency specializing in loyalty and reward programs for direct marketers. The Spa~tacular Getaway Travel incentive is available now to order. It is flexible and user friendly. It has three major entertainment components that entitle the recipient to three days and two nights' accommodations, $50 in dining and $50 in spa certificates. They can be used together or separately once the getaway is booked.

Lake Havasu, Arizona (PRWEB) May 11, 2007

Infinity Incentive Group announced today the launch of the Spa~tacular Getaway Travel incentive (http://www. infinityincentives. com) designed specifically to help direct marketers increase ROI and meet their marketing objectives. The new product complements the company's extensive line up of travel incentive products, which marketing professionals nationwide rely on to tackle the critical job at the heart of every marketing objective - measurable results and more money to the bottom line.

The Spa~tacular Getaway entitles the recipient to three days and two nights accommodations, $50 in dining and $50 in spa certificates. They can choose from over 30 destinations to book their three day stay. The spa certificate can be used locally or while they are away enjoying their getaway at one of over 1500 locations nationwide or online for spa products. These great benefits are combined with dining certificates (http://www. infinityincentives. com) that can be used at over 10,000 restaurants nationally.

The Spa~tacular Getaway helps simplifies the many challenges marketers face. Marketing environments demand a new breed of incentive programs (http://www. infinityincentives. com). Many companies have already discovered that standard incentives of just a few years ago just don't cut it with the customers in a continuously changing economy. The choice of incentives has to widely appeal to a clients' wants or desires in order to measure up and get the results they are looking for and it needs to be relevant to those desires and needs.

Hundreds of promotional companies offer incentive programs that are designed to evoke an emotional response and motivate people to take a positive action. It's obvious from industry surveys of companies using incentives that travel is the most widely appealing incentive where everyone wins. Sales people close more sales, clients will enjoy an exciting vacation experience and businesses increase their profits.

"The Spa~tacular Getaway was created to help marketing professionals met their goals. Marketers are continually looking to improve attendance, create new markets, foster teamwork, build traffic, set appointments, and create consumer/user promotions," said Cecile Burgay, Director of Public Relations. "How are they going to meet those goals if the products they are using aren't relevant to what their clients are looking for? With today's focus on health and wellbeing, it is only a natural progression that we would put together the Spa~tacular Getaway and satisfy that need. Our clients are looking for an incentive that combines a spa component to address the desire to be pampered, the dining to satisfy the need to be entertained and putting those two with a getaway which helps them escape from every day life how could we lose!"

Infinity Incentive Group (IIG) is a Sales Promotional Marketing Agency (http://www. infinityincentives. com) specializing in loyalty and reward programs for direct marketers. Products and services are used to add value to existing products, to help with point of sale action objectives, for traffic builders, and lead generation. Infinity Incentive Group provides quality marketing products and services to direct mail houses and agencies, along with direct sales marketers serving the vacation ownership, multi-level marketing, retail, catalog, mail order, automobile, and banking industries.

The Spa~tacular Getaway Travel incentive is available now to order. It is flexible and user friendly. It has three major entertainment components that entitle the recipient to three days and two nights' accommodations, $50 in dining and $50 in spa certificates. They can be used together or separately once the getaway is booked. For more information regarding the Spa~tacular Getaway, please contact Kathy Willet at 866-551-5794 or visit the www. infinityincentives. com website.

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Kemin Introduces AMPLIVITA™ and Expands Manufacturing Facility

2011-09-03T06:56:00.000-07:00

Kemin Introduces AMPLIVITA™ and Expands Manufacturing Facility

AMPLIVITA is a unique antimicrobial system for use in Indian ethnic sweets.

Chennai, India (Vocus) October 3, 2009

Kemin Industries announces the introduction of AMPLIVITATM, a unique antimicrobial system designed to keep Indian ethnic sweets fresh for a longer period of time without impacting their original taste profile.

“Recipes for Indian ethnic sweets are passed down through generations and manufacturers take pride in delivering them fresh and wholesome to consumers,” says Alex Fink, marketing director of Kemin Food Ingredients. “AMPLIVITA extends the freshness period of sweets, giving the opportunity to rationalize multiple kitchens, manage inventory efficiently, reduce product waste, exploit export opportunities and manage the surging demand of sweets during festival season.”

In addition to developing the AMPLIVITA product, Kemin has expanded with the installation of a new plant in its manufacturing facility located in Gummidippondi. The addition of this new plant will provide customers with the highest degree of customer support and will allow Kemin to cater to the growing demand in the ethnic sweets industry.

Kemin – Inspired Molecular Solutions™

Founded in 1961, the Kemin group of companies (www. kemin. com) provide health and nutritional solutions to the agrifoods, food ingredients, pet food, human health and pharmaceutical industries. Kemin operates in more than 60 countries with manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand and the United States.

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Syntex to host Operational Risk Management Seminar at Wachovia Complex Learning Best Practices from Industry Leaders

2011-09-02T22:46:00.000-07:00

Syntex to host Operational Risk Management Seminar at Wachovia Complex Learning Best Practices from Industry Leaders

Syntex Management Systems is hosting the third in a Series of the Operational Risk Preferred Practice Seminars on November 1st at the Wachovia Complex Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The objective of this seminar is to share best practices in the management of operational, regulatory compliance, environmental, safety, quality and security risk. Operational risk stakeholders with ExxonMobil and PPG Industries will share their “real life” experiences and insight concerning the implementation and continuous improvement of operational risk programs.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) October 20, 2006

Syntex Management Systems, Inc., a provider of Enterprise Risk Management software solutions, is pleased to be hosting the third in a Series of the Operational Risk Preferred Practice Seminars on November 1st at the Wachovia Complex Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The first seminars held in July and September of this year were received with an overwhelming response. These events bring together industry leaders who are focused on implementing incident management, proactive assessment programs and operational management system initiatives intended to reduce their overall exposure to risk. The objective of these various Preferred Practice Seminars is to share best practices in the management of operational, regulatory compliance, environmental, safety, quality and security risk. Additionally, these seminars speak to the evolutionary process that progressive companies use to move their organizations towards achieving enterprise-wide risk management and operational excellence.

During this upcoming seminar, operational risk stakeholders with ExxonMobil and PPG Industries will share their “real life” experiences and insight concerning the implementation and continuous improvement of operational risk programs. These business leaders have improved their risk management performance through the integration of many different operational processes such as incident management, corporate assurance, and proactive assessments into a single common platform for strengthening risk mitigation competence and effectively enabling Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) within their organizations.

“We’re pleased to provide a forum for companies to share how they’ve implemented a common set of repeatable processes, procedures, and software solutions that can be applied across all operational risks in a business. Implementing an assurance and compliance framework that can readily change with the company as it grows and evolves is vital to creating measurable benefits. The fact that all companies have risk management processes at various stages of maturity means that an effective risk management framework must support the simplest of data capture needs in one operational risk area, while supporting the most sophisticated stage-gate workflow processes in another. It is rapidly becoming mandatory from compliance and regulatory perspective to have a single common repository of risk management processes and findings to ensure you can prioritize the allocation of resources to those risk exposures weighted by their potential severity and potential frequency,” said Trent Derr, President & CEO, Syntex Management Systems, Inc.

The agenda for November 1st will include the following sessions along with roundtable discussions:

“Focusing on the Bottom of the Safety Pyramid”, presented by Dennis Belsha - ExxonMobil “How PPG is Using Action Items to Expose Risk and Drive Performance Improvement”, presented by Braun Thompson – PPG Industries, Inc. “Operational Real World Experiences”, presented by Joe Stough, Executive VP – Syntex Management Systems, Inc.

Seminar attendees will hear how these leaders are:

Improving operational performance through using a common framework to manage proactive audits and assessments; Effectively applying a risk matrix methodology to prioritize corporate-wide mitigation efforts; Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of performance improvement initiatives; Executing repeatable processes for incident / near miss, investigation, and action item management; Enabling a culture of open risk communication and managing change while implementing new compliance and assurance processes.

These informative sessions are presented in a half-day format with a networking event immediately following. If you would like to learn how Syntex Management Systems can enable your organization’s governance, risk and performance improvement programs, please contact us at info@syntexsolutions. com or visit us at http://www. syntexsolutions. com (http://www. syntexsolutions. com).

About Syntex Management Systems, Inc.

Syntex Management Systems, Inc. designs, develops, and delivers commercial software solutions for Operational and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in multiple industries. Syntex enables organizations around the world to reduce their exposure to loss while implementing continuous process improvement to create an annually renewable impact on their bottom line. Through continuously improving the execution of enterprise-wide management systems, our customers improve their performance across operational, quality, compliance, auditing, reputation, environmental, health, safety and security management functions. As a result, Syntex has unequaled expertise in making our customers successful and protecting their reputations by turning continuous improvement strategies into repeatable practices and policies using the power of our enterprise class software solutions. To learn more about Syntex and our products and services, please visit our Web site at http://www. syntexsolutions. com (http://www. syntexsolutions. com)

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Craneware’s New Physician Management Toolkit™ Allows Physician Groups to Optimize Practice Revenue

2011-09-02T17:27:00.000-07:00

Craneware’s New Physician Management Toolkit™ Allows Physician Groups to Optimize Practice Revenue

Craneware, Inc., a leading supplier of chargemaster management and revenue-cycle software solutions, today announced the introduction of Physician Management Toolkit™, an easy-to-use software solution designed for organizations that manage billing for physician groups.

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) October 19, 2006

Physician Management Toolkit provides technology that allows those organizations to easily manage the ongoing coding, conversion-factor, pricing and Relative Value Unit (RVU) changes that affect physician fee schedules. The software draws upon the same Craneware technology that has automated the way more than 700 hospital clients manage their charge description masters.

In addition to keeping organizations up-to-date on ever-changing regulations and codes that impact physician billing, Physician Management Toolkit provides the original reference material behind those changes. The software’s Online Reference Toolkit™ makes available the original reference material for regulatory updates, including coding changes, edits generated by Medicare’s Correct Coding Initiative (CCI), medical-necessity Local and National Coverage Determinations and a host of other resources. That capability means organizations no longer need to purchase code books or search the Internet for coding, compliance and regulatory updates.

After clients adjust their fee schedules, Physician Management Toolkit instantly shows the revenue impact of those changes. The software then carries that one step further by creating graphical trending of key performance indicators specific to an office’s business needs. The Decision Dashboard Software™ module features easy-to-use, wizard-driven functionality that allows users to see how they are optimizing revenue, minimizing compliance risk, improving accuracy and promoting compliance with Medicare regulations and the latest coding changes.

“We are excited to introduce this innovative software to physician groups,” explained Jim Wilson, Executive Vice President for Craneware. “It lets them capture the revenue they’ve earned through the use of business analytics. Physician Management Toolkit provides users with an accurate and compliant charge file that prevents incorrect codes from ever reaching a patient’s bill.”

About Craneware

Craneware is the market leading supplier of financial software solutions that empower health care providers to improve daily operations, optimize revenue and encourage compliance and use information more efficiently to impact business decisions. The company is known for excellent chargemaster management and maintenance software and outstanding client support. Craneware, Inc. has more than 700 hospital customers throughout the United States. Visit Craneware on the Internet at www. craneware. com.

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“Creatively Self-Employed” Tells All About Life Outside the 9-to-5 World

2011-08-31T11:32:00.000-07:00

“Creatively Self-Employed” Tells All About Life Outside the 9-to-5 World

Unique Challenges Faced by Writers, Artists Unveiled in Upcoming Book

Manasquan, NJ (PRWEB) September 10, 2006

Kristen Fischer is proud to announce the upcoming release of her book, Creatively Self-Employed: How Writers and Artists Deal with Career Ups and Downs.

More than 65 writers, designers and artists worldwide were interviewed to discuss life after taking the plunge into creative self-employment, which in many cases does not promise steady paychecks or health insurance. Many creatives experience doubt, loneliness, anxiety and frustration along with the freedoms that come with setting their own schedules.

Their stories have been combined with the advice of life coaches and creative consultants to give creatives the support they need to thrive as savvy businesspeople. A section on conducting good business includes insight into marketing so creatives can better succeed in their endeavors.

“Following your dreams to self-employment is very rewarding, but there are aspects of the lifestyle that I didn’t think anyone was talking about,” says Fischer. “Exposing these feelings and scenarios will give other creatives the support they need to thrive in the business.”

The book, expected to be released in time for the holidays, features insight by notable authors such as Gail McMeekin (The 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women, Conari Press); Tera Leigh (How to Be Creative If You Never Thought You Could, North Light Books) and M. J. Ryan (Trusting Yourself: How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed and Live More Happily with Less Effort, Broadway Books).

“So many creative people experience struggles and think that means they are not meant to follow an authentic path. This book will help creatives see that others are in the same boat, and their businesses can succeed despite the trials they face,” Fischer adds.

Fischer is a freelance writer who specializes in creating marketing collateral for a wide array of businesses. After more than three years of working 9-to-5 jobs, she started her writing business in 2003. She has contributed to Men's Health magazine, Philadelphia magazine, Skope magazine and College Bound magazine. She lives in Manasquan, New Jersey.

Creatively Self-Employed: How Writers and Artists Deal with Career Ups and Downs was published by iUniverse, which is owned by Barnes and Noble. The price is TBD. The book will available for sale through iUniverse. com, Amazon. com, BarnesandNoble. com, CreativelySelfEmployed. com and at major book retailers. For an advanced copy, please contact Kristen.

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LocumTenens. com Reaps Mixed Reviews on Universal Healthcare

2011-08-30T16:10:00.000-07:00

LocumTenens. com Reaps Mixed Reviews on Universal Healthcare

General surgeon salary survey shows 40 percent imagine negative income impact.

Alpharetta, GA (Vocus) October 3, 2008

Although the economy currently dominates both the news media and the presidential campaign, Americans still view healthcare reform as a top priority for the new president, according to recent survey results. But how do U. S. surgeons view the issue?

In its 2008 general surgeon salary survey, physician recruitment firm LocumTenens. com asked how general surgeons thought universal healthcare would affect their personal incomes. Among close to 200 respondents, only 17 percent said 'positively.' While 43 percent predicted universal healthcare would have no effect on their incomes, another 40 percent predicted a negative effect.

"Autonomy is one of physicians' hot-button issues and many of them think universal healthcare would mean greater government control and bureaucracy," LocumTenens. com Senior Vice President Pamela McKemie said. "However, a growing number seem to think it's a policy whose time has come, regardless of how it affects them personally."

Respondents to the LocumTenens. com general surgeon salary survey offered a mix of perspectives on universal healthcare, including these:
"It will be based on Medicare and we will all lose money." "We need it no matter what my income does." "Income would likely diminish even more as doctors are expected to provide care to more people at a decreased compensation rate in order to fund universal healthcare." "My taxes might go up, but I'm certain that the increased number of paying patients would more than compensate. Universal healthcare would be very good for the bottom line of most doctors." Straining the Surgical Suite
Earlier this year LocumTenens. com published physician survey results indicating that as much as 20 percent of the country's physician work force will stop practicing medicine if the U. S. implements universal healthcare under the new president. Additional analysis of the survey's 1,400 responses indicated that the vast majority of that 20 percent were surgeons, anesthesiologists or radiologists.

"As waves of baby boomers begin retiring over the next few years, the volume of surgeries is likely to skyrocket," McKemie said. "Since about a third of our general surgeons are age 55 or older, we need to be careful not to reduce their ranks even more through what we do to reform healthcare."

She noted that at least one study has predicted a 47-percent increase in surgery volume by 2020. The American Hospital Association recently reported that between 2000 and 2006, knee replacement surgery increased 65 percent and hip replacement surgery increased 21 percent.

Surgeon Salary Stagnation
Sixty-two percent of general surgeon respondents to the physician recruitment firm's 2008 salary survey said their 2007 gross personal income was about the same as (29%), or less than (33%), their 2006 gross personal income. Twenty-one percent reported 2007 gross personal income that was less than 2006 income by 10 percent or more.

Overall 2008 annual compensation for general surgeon salary survey respondents averaged $284,078, roughly 97 percent of the average $292,104 for respondents to the 2007 LocumTenens. com survey. To see an overview of the complete general surgeon salary survey results, please visit http://www. locumtenens. com/gen_surgeon_salary08.

Regardless of compensation concerns, most 2008 general respondents (73%) said they would choose medicine as a career again if given the choice.

Seventy percent of responding general surgeons had been practicing for 10 years or more, 86 percent were male and 90 percent were board certified. While 42 percent of respondents were in private practice, 35 percent were employer-based and only 12 percent reported working on a locum tenens, or contract, basis exclusively.

Founded in 1995, LocumTenens. com is a full-service physician recruitment firm specializing in anesthesiology jobs, psychiatry jobs, radiology jobs, surgery jobs and CRNA jobs with U. S. hospitals, medical groups and community health centers. LocumTenens. com is part of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies. To learn more, visit http://www. locumtenens. com/welcome.

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Local Napa Valley Fitness Professional Offers New Fitness Program: Old Kettlebells Ring True for New Twist on Outdoor Workout

2011-08-30T04:39:00.000-07:00

Local Napa Valley Fitness Professional Offers New Fitness Program: Old Kettlebells Ring True for New Twist on Outdoor Workout

Napa Boot Camp owner and Level II Russian Kettlebell Instructor, Jeff Larson, has added a new program for men and women who want one of the fastest most effective workouts known in the fitness world. Kettlebell Boot classes are now available in Napa at various locations. Although many gym goers may not be familiar with kettlebells, their popularity in fitness regimes has increased over the past several years, since Men's Health, Fitness Magazine and Personal Fitness ran articles on the benefits of this "new" workout described most succinctly as "simple, fast and powerful".

Napa, CA (PRWEB) May 8, 2009

Predominantly of Russian heritage, dating back to the early twentieth century, kettlebells are veteran equipment in the battle for fitness. Made from cast iron, they have a u-shaped handle and are available in a range of weights for both men and women. When lifted and extended away from the body using natural momentum, kettlebells provide a low impact, total body workout in under an hour. Main benefits and dramatic results include:
increasing lean muscle mass in ways that bodybuilding and body sculpting cannot burning more calories in a shorter time than any aerobic machine simultaneous strength, power, flexibility, endurance and cardio in one session rapid gains in functional strength, power, endurance, speed, dynamic flexibility and mental focus.

Jeff Larson, certified personal trainer and owner of Napa Boot Camp is a Level II Russian Kettlebell Certified Instructor "Our new Kettlebell Boot Camp is for individuals who want fast, serious results. They have different skill and fitness levels, however each is pushed to his or her own safe personal limits," states Larson.

The Kettlebell Boot Camp is held Monday and Wednesdays from 6 to 7 pm, and can be taken alone or in conjunction with the regular Boot Camp in any of the available time slots. "We always strive to make fitness training convenient for our clients, there are a number of programs available, morning and evening from 2 days to 5 days per week," adds Jeff.

Larson owns and operates the popular Napa Adventure Boot Camp fitness programs, with classes in Napa, St. Helena, and Sonoma. For camp schedules and more information about Kettlebell Boot Camp, go online to www. hybrid-strength. com or call 707.225.2490.

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Ampli5 Health-Sports Bands Now Available Nationwide

2011-08-29T09:21:00.000-07:00

Ampli5 Health-Sports Bands Now Available Nationwide

Supercharge Your Body at Leading National Retailers

St. Petersburg, FL (PRWEB) December 14, 2010

Florida-based 386 Warehouse LLC today announced that Ampli5™, its line of health and sports wristbands, is now available for purchase at major retail outlets and convenient stores nationwide. Ampli5's Health-Sports bands are designed to increase one’s performance by balancing the natural energy field and restoring the proper internal frequencies of the body. The Ampli5 Technology is contained in a proprietary alloy that is part of each Ampli5 product. Working under the principle that every cell in the human body is electromagnetically charged, Ampli5 is engineered to correct and rebalance our natural energy field to improve the body's performance.

As of December 2010, Ampli5 products will be available for purchase in retailers like Circle K convenience stores throughout the country, Tom Thumb convenience stores in the Southeast, Pilot Food Mart locations in the Tennessee Valley and many other locations throughout the country. Major distributors such as Core-Mark, Imperial-Harrison, and Liberty USA are currently distributing Ampli5 products. Novelty distributors such as Petrey Novelty, Mountain View Marketing and Carolina Distributing are actively distributing Ampli5 products to their customers. The company plans to broaden their distribution to Valero convenience stores, additional divisions of Kroger, Gate Petroleum of Florida, as well as many of the other retailers. In January 2011, The McLane Company, along with GNC and additional retail locations will be stocking Ampli5 products.

Ampli5 products come in several different categories, including: Wristbands, with the option of leather or silicone (in a variety of colors; ranging from small to large sizes), Silver-plated Dog Tag, and functional drink and shot. The company also plans to launch an apparel line, which will include hats and t-shirts. To see the full range of Ampli5 products, visit http://www. Amplifive. com. To view the company’s current TV advertising campaign, featuring renowned professional wrestler, Maven Huffman, visit http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=75OgXqmxLt0

NOTE TO PRESS: To arrange a live demo or guest appearance with an Ampli5-certified trainer, contact Damiano DeMonte at (212) 671-1081.
To view a live video demonstration of Ampli5 Health-Sports Bands, visit http://www. amplifive. com/see-it-work.

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Good Samaritan Hospital to Offer Free Seminar For Those Who Suffer from Joint Pain

2011-08-27T23:14:00.000-07:00

Good Samaritan Hospital to Offer Free Seminar For Those Who Suffer from Joint Pain

Learn what you can do about your aches and pains! The “Joint Connection” of the Bone & Joint Specialty Center at Good Samaritan Hospital will host a free seminar on the management and treatment of joint pain for individuals who suffer from this worrisome condition.

Suffern, N. Y. (PRWEB) February 27, 2006

The “Joint Connection” of the Bone & Joint Specialty Center at Good Samaritan Hospital will host a free seminar on the management and treatment of joint pain for individuals who suffer from this worrisome condition. This informative seminar will be held on Thursday, March 23rd, 2006 from 1:00-2:00 pm in the hospital’s board room. Reservations are recommended and all are welcome to attend.

Hospital staff and specialists from the Bone & Joint Specialty Center will be conducting the seminar and will explain everything you need to know about joint pain, including osteoporosis. These professionals will go into detail about known causes of joint pain, as well as provide updates on the latest treatments and important information on medications, nutrition, and exercise.

Those attending the seminar are encouraged to ask questions about their own personal experiences with joint pain, whether it be a sports-related injury or from the common side effects of arthritis. Hospital staff will be onsite to answer any questions you might have.

Space is limited in this important and informative seminar. To reserve your spot, please call the hospital’s outreach team at 1-800-HELP-IN-5 (1-800-435-7465).

Good Samaritan Hospital is a member of Bon Secours Health System, Inc., one of the nation’s leading Catholic healthcare systems. It is also part of the regional Bon Secours Charity Health System, which includes St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY and Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, New York. Additionally, Bon Secours Charity Health System provides the services of a Certified Home Health Agency, two long-term care facilities, an assisted living and adult home facility and several other medical programs. For more information about Good Samaritan Hospital, or any of its programs, visit their website at www. goodsamhosp. org, or contact Good Samaritan Hospital at 845-368-5000.

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New Article in Journal of the American College of Surgeons Reveals Alarming Cracks in U. S. Trauma Care

2011-08-27T09:33:00.000-07:00

New Article in Journal of the American College of Surgeons Reveals Alarming Cracks in U. S. Trauma Care

Research shows 38% of U. S. states report lack of statewide trauma system

San Diego, CA (Vocus) August 20, 2010

Trauma care in the United States is so fragmented, overwhelmed and underfunded that the survival and recovery of those who suffer major trauma often depends on where they happen to be when they are injured.

That is the conclusion expressed by Dr. Brent Eastman in his lead article in the latest edition of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Eastman is chairman of the Board of Regents of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the largest organization of surgeons in the world.

High death rates in rural areas, a growing shortage of trauma surgeons and a disconnect between existing trauma systems and regional disaster preparedness plans add to a bleak picture of the state of trauma care in the U. S., according to the article. Eastman is a general, vascular and trauma surgeon who serves as chief medical officer of Scripps Health and N. Paul Whittier Chair of Trauma at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

His article in the journal’s August edition, titled, “Wherever the Dart Lands: Toward the Ideal Trauma System,” marks the first time his findings have been published for public review. Eastman initially voiced his findings during his “Scudder Oration on Trauma” at the 2009 Clinical Congress of the ACS in Chicago, which was attended by ACS Fellows (physicians, nurses, health care professionals and other interested parties).

“Coordinated, regionalized and accountable trauma systems are proven to get the right patients to the right hospital at the right time,” said Eastman. “For victims of major trauma, access to timely, optimal care during the first ‘golden’ hour has been proven to save lives, restore function and prevent disability.”

Eastman is one of the co-founders of San Diego County’s successful trauma system, which has reduced the percentage of preventable deaths in San Diego from 22 percent when it was deployed in 1984 to approximately 2 percent today. Scripps Health operates two of the county’s five adult trauma centers and treats more trauma patients than any other provider in the region.

But Eastman points out in his article that many areas of our country, especially rural areas, are not served by such systems. Assembling for the first time maps of the U. S. that show death rates due to trauma per 100,000 population, travel times to the nearest trauma center and populations of surgeons, he showed that a combination of a shortage of surgeons and gaps in regional trauma systems has stymied access to timely, appropriate trauma care in many areas of the country.

As a result, death rates due to trauma are unnecessarily high in those areas, contributing to the fact that trauma is the leading cause of death for those under the age of 45 in this country and in developing countries around the world.

In addition, Eastman revealed that his survey of trauma surgeons in each state showed that 38 percent of U. S. states reported having no statewide trauma system. And of the 62 percent of states that did report having a statewide trauma system, most states indicated that funding to sustain these systems is in jeopardy. Without funding, statewide trauma systems are unsustainable.

“Everyone living or traveling in the U. S. should be able to expect prompt transport to the appropriate level of care proportionate with their injuries,” Eastman added. “That’s the vision when I say that wherever the dart lands on a map of the U. S., there should be a system to take care of your traumatic injury.”

Eastman’s article also relays the stories of several trauma victims who were fortunate enough to have access to a trauma system. These include the journey of Johan and Jenna Otter, a father and daughter who survived a grizzly bear attack in Glacier National Park in 2005 thanks to a trauma system that flew them to a hospital in Kalispell, Mont. and then on to a trauma center in Seattle, Wash.

The article also outlines the highly developed military trauma systems in Iraq and Afghanistan as an ideal trauma model, in which the injured are rapidly transported from combat zones to sophisticated care in field hospitals, combat support hospitals, the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany and eventually to the continental U. S. Eastman experienced this system of care firsthand as part of a visiting surgeon in combat casualty program in Landstuhl, sponsored by the ACS and the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma. Eastman’s article shares the story of Marine Cpl. William Gadsby, whose life was saved despite the loss of his right leg in Iraq.

Eastman’s article calls on his fellow surgeons to advocate for trauma systems in states or regions where fully developed systems are still lacking. It also addresses the need to include advanced trauma systems and the need for more trauma surgeons in discussions and initiatives related to health care reform.

Eastman has a unique perspective on the delivery of trauma care. He began his surgical training at one of the nation’s first trauma centers, San Francisco General Hospital during the late 1960s – a time of surging violent crimes in the wake of Vietnam War protests. During his career he has helped develop trauma systems throughout the U. S. and worldwide and has also provided care in the aftermaths of natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and the Haiti earthquake.

ABOUT SCRIPPS HEALTH

Founded in 1924 by philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps, Scripps Health is a $2 billion nonprofit community health system based in San Diego, Calif. Scripps treats a half-million patients annually through the dedication of 2,600 affiliated physicians and 12,700 employees among its five acute-care hospital campuses, home health care services, and an ambulatory care network of physician offices and 19 outpatient centers and clinics. Recognized as a leader in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, Scripps is also at the forefront of clinical research and graduate medical education. More information can be found at www. scripps. org.

ABOUT THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS

The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and to improve the care of the surgical patient. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has more than 77,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. For more information, visit www. facs. org.

Media Contact:
Steve Carpowich, Scripps Health
858-678-7183
Carpowich. stephen(at)scrippshealth(dot)org

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Wisconsin Kennel Now Offering Pedigree German Shepherds for Sale in time for Christmas

2011-08-27T05:35:00.000-07:00

Wisconsin Kennel Now Offering Pedigree German Shepherds for Sale in time for Christmas

BoDella K9 Kennels have a new litter of pedigree black German Shepherds just in time for the Christmas gift sharing season.

Cameron, WI (PRWEB) December 5, 2009

Jim Clark of www. bodellak9.com is pleased to announce that his company is now offering purebred German Shepherds for sale. The company has raised a new litter of pups that will make excellent gifts for the upcoming Christmas holiday.

Some individuals are wary of bringing dogs into their home for fear that it will take too much work to take care of them. However, adopting black German Shepherds is in many ways like raising a child according to Clark. It is important to establish the rules early on and remain consistent. To make things easier, BoDella Kennels is now including full training instructions with each pup they sell. This includes special instructions for housebreaking as well.

With the current recession, it is common for crime to be on the increase which makes owning one of these dogs an excellent investment in home security. However, it is a purchase that shouldn’t be entered into lightly. Clark stresses that a breeder should be able to answer all questions and offer a written guarantee of the pup’s health, temperament, and pedigree bloodline. This is one of the many ways that his company strives to help his customers choose the best pup for them.

The company has maintained a positive track record of customer satisfaction. One such customer, Don Humberson, had this to say, “Thought I would drop you a quick line and let you know that Stella is doing great. I still need to work with her regarding her aggressiveness, but she does great around the kids and is a very good watch. She hears things way before I even know what’s going on; she's amazing in that respect. Thanks Again.”

“We picked up Azlan from BoDella Kennels as an 8 week puppy. He has turned out to be the smartest dog we have ever owned. He is afraid of NOTHING. If you make a noise or he hears a noise he is there to investigate and he knows the difference between a problem and a nothing. I am absolutely going to buy another BoDella bred dog. I wanted a dog to protect me and my family while being the family pet and Azlan is just that,” said M. Rivera, M. D.

Visit Jim at www. bodellak9.com today to reserve new black German Shepherds.

About BoDella K9 Kennels:

BoDella K9 Kennels was founded by Jim Clark with the mission of providing the public with purebred black German Shepherds with East German and Belgian bloodlines. All dogs sold by the company come with a guarantee of a pedigree bloodline, temperament, health, hips, and elbows. Most male pups are available on reserve and a limited supply of females is currently available.

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$360m Deal-making CEO of Oxford-based Prosidion to Address BioTrinity

2011-08-27T04:08:00.000-07:00

$360m Deal-making CEO of Oxford-based Prosidion to Address BioTrinity

CEO of UK-based subsidiary of (OSI) Pharmaceuticals to present at a new biotechnology partnering conference which will showcase companies from the most successful biotech super-cluster in Europe, which has raised more in IPO, second round and private equity financing than any other region in recent years.

(PRWEB) January 29, 2007

Earlier this month, Colin Goddard, Ph. D., Chief Executive Officer of Prosidion's US-based parent company, OSI Pharmaceuticals, gave a very strong indication of his confidence in their UK subsidiary saying, "Under Anker Lundemose's leadership, our UK-based subsidiary, Prosidion, has established a portfolio of innovative drug candidates and demonstrated an ability to rapidly and effectively advance drug candidates to a clinical proof-of-concept."

Prosidion is one of more than 25 exciting biotech companies which are going to be showcased at BioTrinity 2007 (http://www. biotrinity. com/), the annual biotech partnering meeting organised by OBN (http://www. oxfordshirebioscience. com/) (Oxfordshire Bioscience Network), the "MassBio" of the Southern UK region.

With just two months until BioTrinity 2007 - is your name still missing from the list of over 100 companies already participating in BioTrinity?

BioTrinity has seen a very early adoption of the larger players in the industry such as Merck, Pfizer, Genzyme, BMS, Eli Lilly and AstraZeneca. Considerable interest in BioTrinity's VC session has also been shown by companies such as SR-one, Novartis Venture Fund, 3i and Oxford Capital Partners. Exhibitor spaces were sold-out even before Christmas.

The preliminary programme has been published online and is constantly developing, with the confirmed participation of many exciting young companies such as PIraMed, ReNeuron, VASTox, Chroma Therapeutics, Surface Therapeutics and Glide Pharma. A very good level of international interest has also been generated by companies and government agencies from North America, Europe and Asia.

Dr Jon Rees, Director of Oxfordshire Bioscience Network said, "Prosidion's deal with Eli Lilly is a highly significant step in the growth and development of the South East biotech cluster, following hot on the heels of the acquisition of PowderMed by Pfizer late last year, together with record levels of fundraising of biotech companies in the region between 2004-6. What we are seeing in the recent financings of biotech companies by the market, and the levels of investment in Science Park Development around Oxfordshire with around 200,000sq ft under development, is a very clear sign of the bullish confidence in the prospects of our maturing drug discovery sector."

Companies confirmed as already participating in BioTrinity:

3i Group Plc

A2sp Limited

AF Engineering Services Ltd

Amplion

Argenta Discovery Ltd

AS-Tec Chemicals Ltd

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals

Bench International

Beta Technology

BioPark Hertfordshire

BioProcess UK

Biotechnology Finance Advisory Service

Boult Wade Tennant

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Business Link Kent

Charles Russell LLP

Chroma Therapeutics

CMS Cameron McKenna LLP

Cobra Biomanufacturing

Complete Legal

Constella Group Ltd

Cranmer Lawrence & Company

De Facto Communications

Diagnox

Dionex UK ltd.

Drug Discovery Today

EBD Group

Eli Lilly & Company Ltd

Epidyme Ltd

Ernst & Young LLP

Evolutec

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Focus Insurance

Genzyme Therapeutics Ltd

Glide Pharmaceuticals

GlycoForm Ltd

Guildhay Ltd

Health Protection Agency

IBI Biosolutions (India)

Incentec Ltd

Intellidos Consulting

Interea International

Invest in Denmark

IQur Ltd

James Cowper

Josfred International Limited

Kent Bioscience Network

Lab Support UK Ltd

London Biotechnology Network

Manches LLP

Marks & Clerk

MedNet Pharmacelsus

Merck Sharp Dohme

Microtest Matrices Ltd

Millipore

Miller Insurance Services (UK) Limited

M-Scan

National Physical Laboratories

Novartis Venture Fund

Novolytics Limited

On Assignment Lab Support UK

(OSI) Prosidion

Owen Mumford Ltd

Oxford BioMedica

Oxford Capital Partners

Oxford Expression Technologies

Oxford Science Park

Oxfordshire Bioscience Network

OXiGENE Inc.

Oxygen Healthcare Limited

Pall Life Sciences

PAREXEL Consulting

PerkinElmer

Pfizer

PharmaVentures Ltd

Phase7

Phynova

PIraMed Ltd

Prosonix Limited

Quintiles Ltd

Reed Scientific

ReNeuron Group plc

SAFC Pharma

South East Medical Devices Network (SEMDN)

S. R. One

School of Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University

South East Health Technologies Alliance

Spirogen Ltd

Stimutran-SME

Surface Therapeutics

Surrey Enterprise Hub

Takeda Global R&D Centre

Tessella Support Services plc

Thames Valley Life Science Network (TVLSN)

TTP LabTech

Ubichem PLC

University of Brighton

University of Southampton

University of the West of England, Bristol

UK Trade and Investment

VASTox Ltd

Vivacta Ltd

VWR Biosciences

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Rural Health Information Exchange Goes Live with Orion Health™

2011-08-24T07:49:00.000-07:00

Rural Health Information Exchange Goes Live with Orion Health™

Western Washington Rural Health Care Collaborative (WWRHCC), is now live with a web-based health information exchange (HIE) to facilitate electronic information sharing between three previously disparate, critical access hospitals and the Level I Trauma Center for Washington.

Santa Monica, CA (PRWEB) July 7, 2009

Western Washington Rural Health Care Collaborative (http://wwrhcc. org/) (WWRHCC), a non-profit rural health network, is now live with a web-based health information exchange (HIE) to facilitate electronic information sharing between three, expanding to nine, previously disparate, critical access hospitals and the Level I Trauma Center for Washington. The collaborative HIE, funded through a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Washington State Department of Health (http://www. doh. wa. gov/hsqa/ocrh/), Office of Community and Rural Health grant award, is supported by standards-based technology from Orion Health.

WWRHCC Executive Director Elizabeth Floersheim says the Collaborative wanted to take charge of health care quality and delivery in their own communities. Selecting Orion Health was the obvious choice, after reviewing several other products. Orion Health was able to provide technology to implement a world class, complete HIE infrastructure solution including messaging, clinical data repository, master patient index, and tele-pharmacy capabilities at the most competitive price.

"Without Orion Health's technology, this HIE would not be in existence today. The solution's low cost of ownership and specialized training options meant our own IT staff would be able to support and manage the project after the initial implementation. Rural organizations need solutions that meet constrained budget and personnel restraints and are easy to customize and implement," says Ms. Floersheim.

WWRHCC is comprised of nine federally designated critical access hospitals serving all or portions of nine Western Washington counties. Allowing these disparate hospitals to exchange patient information was critical in achieving their goal of reducing costs and improving quality of care through a sharing of resources across the region i. e. tele-Pharmacy. Additionally, the ability to provide real-time information when transferring a trauma patient to Seattle will decrease wait time and improve the continuity of care for rural patients.

In looking to implement an HIE, the collaborative faced challenges similar to many rural community healthcare organizations - restrictions on funding, IT personnel and opposing requirements. The HRSA-WA DOH grant award provided a conservative fixed budget, but required additional functionality for WWRHCC to adhere to. Orion Health was able to help WWRHCC meet functional, budgetary and resource challenges by providing a low-cost HIE solution that was capable of being managed by minimal internal resources.

Orion Health President of North America and EMEA Operations Paul Viskovich, says WWRHCC showcases Orion Heath's ability to provide solutions that fit the needs of small rural HIEs.

"Rural communities face many challenges, especially when it comes to access of quality and comprehensive health care services. Yet for many around the U. S. and the world, these rural healthcare facilities are their only source of healthcare. We were able to offer WWRHCC a health information infrastructure as good or better as any HIE in the country," Mr. Viskovich continued.

Orion Health solutions use standards-based technology to integrate data within a facility and external partners without incurring costly rip and replace approaches. Currently the company helps facilities and healthcare communities that connect 35 million patients with tens of thousands of active users.

About WWRHCC
Formed in 2003, the Western Washington Rural Health Care Collaborative (WWRHCC) is an incorporated non-profit Rural Health Network. The Collaborative is comprised of nine federally designated rural Critical Access Hospitals serving all or portions of nine Western Washington counties, with a combined network area population of over 154,000. We are managed by an Executive Director, and guided by an exceptionally "hands-on" Board of Directors.

About HRSA
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated or medically vulnerable. Comprising six bureaus and 13 offices, HRSA provides leadership and financial support to health care providers in every state and U. S. territory. HRSA grantees provide health care to uninsured people, people living with HIV/AIDS, and pregnant women, mothers and children. They train health professionals and improve systems of care in rural communities.

About the Washington Department of Health
The Department of Health works with federal, state and local partners to help people in Washington stay healthier and safer. Their programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide education to help people make good health decisions and ensure Washington state is prepared for emergencies. More information about the WA DOH and rural health can be found at http://www. doh. wa. gov/hsqa/ocrh/ (http://www. doh. wa. gov/hsqa/ocrh/).

About Orion Health™ Inc.
Orion Health's easy-to-use solutions and applications improve patient care and clinical decision making by providing integrated health data in a single, unified view. By enhancing existing healthcare information systems, the Orion Health Rhapsody® Integration Engine, Concerto® Physician Portal and workflow solutions provide healthcare workers with easy access to patient data and trends, and reduce errors and omissions by streamlining information transfer.

Worldwide, Orion Health is implementing health information communities involving over 35 million patients with tens of thousands of active users including Maine's HealthInfoNet and the Vermont Health Information Exchange. Orion Health's partners include leading health system integrators and IT vendors such as Accenture, IBM, Oracle Corporation, Sierra Systems and others. Orion Health has more than 1,000 clients around the world, including Lahey Clinic, New York State Department of Health, UCLA Medical Center, and U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More information can be found at www. orionhealth. com.

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New Book Highlights '7 Steps to Becoming an Exceptional Financial Adviser in Today's Marketplace!'

2011-08-24T06:40:00.000-07:00

New Book Highlights '7 Steps to Becoming an Exceptional Financial Adviser in Today's Marketplace!'

William F. Cole, CFP(tm), President of The Complete Financial Advisor, a sales training and business development consulting firm, announces the immediate availability of his self help book for Financial Advisers, Stockbrokers, and Financial Planners looking for the secrets to creating an exceptional career.

Signal Mountain, TN (PRWEB) August 10, 2006

The Complete Financial Advisor, a Sales Coaching and Business Development Consulting firm specializing in the financial services industry, announced the immediate availability of its new book, The Complete Financial Advisor-7 Steps To Becoming an Exceptional Financial Advisor in Today's Marketplace! The announcement is made in advance of their upcoming special Group Tele-seminar entitled "The 90 Day Sales Accelerator Program for Financial Advisors and Sales Managers." Advisers interested in the special 90 day course can preview the presentation by requesting the "Sales Accelerator Toolkit," a free e course that outlines the 7 Steps to becoming an exceptional financial advisor, at the company website: http://www. CompleteFinancialAdvisor. com (http://www. CompleteFinancialAdvisor. com)

This book goes beyond the land of hypothetical and theory and provides proven and effective tips for building a profitable and successful business as a Financial Adviser. The book breaks the process down into 3 primary segments: Developing the right image as an adviser, attracting qualified prospects and clients, and delivering Concierge level service that positions the advisor Above The Best.

About Bill Cole:

Bill Cole is a 20 year veteran of the financial services industry and has worked as both a rep and a manager in all three major channels of distribution within the industry-wire house, independent, and bank brokerage. He has held licenses in securities and annuities and life insurance, as both capacities ( NASD Series 4,7,24,53,65,66; NYSE Series 8; state life/health/ variable annuity licenses) and he was awarded the designation of Certified Financial Planner in 1991. He is a member of the Finanical Planning Association (FPA), the Society of Financial Services Professionals (SFSP), and the International Coach Federation (ICF). Bill Cole is available to speak to your group or firm and be reached via email or telephone at the contact numbers listed. To get copy of Bill's Media 1Sheet, visit the website or click the link on this page. Visit Bill's blog at http://salesmaster. typepad. com/salesmaster (http://salesmaster. typepad. com/salesmaster).

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Earthly Delights™ Launches Their New Low Calorie Fruit Juice Blends With Publix

2011-08-24T03:02:00.000-07:00

Earthly Delights™ Launches Their New Low Calorie Fruit Juice Blends With Publix

Earthly Delights™ launches their new low calorie Stevia sweetened "True Fruit Juice Blends" with Publix, headquartered in Lakeland, Florida. The three new blends from Earthly Delights™ are packed with antioxidants, each boasting an antioxidant/ ORAC Value (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) of 5,000 per serving, along with 100% of the recommended daily allowance of Vitamin C, and 50% of the sugar compared to pure Pomegranate juice. Their fruit juice blends (FOCUS, HEARTEN, and DEFENSE) sweetened with all natural Stevia, offer consumers True Taste, Less Sugar™.

Eagle, ID (PRWEB) May 28, 2009

"Publix is one of this country's premier retailers and launching our new low calorie fruit juice blends with Publix, is a huge opportunity for our growing company." Said Chuck Watson, President of Global Juices and Fruits. "Publix operates 1000 stores across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama. We strongly believe in the health benefits of our new line, and beginning this summer, we will be offering specials on our low calorie fruit juice blends to help build awareness about the benefits of drinking a full days supply of antioxidants and Vitamin C in an all natural, Stevia sweetened product."

Earthly Delights™ FOCUS, HEARTEN, and DEFENSE "True Fruit Juice Blends" are now available in the refrigerated section of your Publix produce departments.

About Earthly Delights

Earthly Delights™ launched in 2006 by Global Juices & Fruits, located in Eagle, Idaho. The company was founded on the principles of creating healthy juices in a manner that is True to the Fruit™ - honoring the goodness of the fruit itself and allowing the true flavors to shine through and taste the way nature intended them to. No added sugars, no artificial flavors or preservatives - just true goodness.

Since the launch of their Organic Pomegranate Juices in 2006, Earthly Delights™ has expanded their product line to include All Natural Juices, True Fruit Blends and Exotic Fruit Teas. All juices and teas are high in antioxidants, which support healthy arteries, help maintain healthy cholesterol and help fight free radicals. Global Juices & Fruits is passionate about the products they produce, and they are committed to delivering the best tasting, highest quality juices to support healthy lifestyles. Earthly Delights Juice are now available in over 3,500 stores nationwide.

About Publix
Founded in 1930, and headquartered in Lakeland, FL, Publix is the largest in employee owned supermarket in the country. Publix and their employees excel at community outreach and volunteerism. Publix Markets operate over 1,000 stores in 5 states and employ over 140,000 associates. Publix has been recognized as ranking in the top 100 companies to work for by Fortune Magazine. Publix success is summarized best in its mission statement, "Our mission at Publix is to be the premier quality food retailer in the world."

For more information visit:
Earthly Delights™
Corporate Communications
208-898-4004
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Mountain States Health Alliance Rolls Out TEDS Talent Management System

2011-08-23T02:00:00.000-07:00

Mountain States Health Alliance Rolls Out TEDS Talent Management System

Leading Health Care Provider Maximizes Performance with the TEDS Talent Management Suite.

Johnson City, TN (PRWEB) July 29, 2009

Mountain States Health Alliance (MSHA) (http://www. msha. com/), headquartered in Johnson City, Tennessee, announced today the rollout of the TEDS® Talent Management Suite. TEDS is now live for the system-wide management of Mountain States' team member learning.

Mountain States Health Alliance provides comprehensive healthcare in Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, and North Carolina through its network of hospitals, primary/preventive care centers and outpatient care centers. MSHA is nationally recognized as a leader in healthcare technology.

TEDS, Inc. is an Atkins, Virginia-based software development and consulting firm that provides talent management software systems and support services for world-class companies and organizations throughout the U. S. and around the world.

MSHA deployed the TEDS Learning Management System, Learning on Demand© - one of the TEDS Talent Management System's modules - to distribute and manage team member training and compliance throughout their organization. TEDS Learning on Demand (http://www. teds. com/products/lod2.asp) has optimized the speed and effectiveness of Mountain States team member learning by automating all learning administration functions including scheduling and launching of e-learning, course enrollment, and evaluations. Team members have easy access to their learning tasks any time and anywhere, because their courses, scheduled learning events, course assignments and tests are delivered on-line. New methodology was created to utilize TEDS' on-line testing for item analysis, resulting in for more effective testing.

Within four days of launch, TEDS was managing all active courses and 1.6 million migrated learning history records. 35% of Mountain States' learner population had accessed the system within the first week. Mountain States is licensed for 10,000 users.

"The management of Mountain States Health Alliance has exhibited a profound knowledge of current needs for accelerated and job-specific learning within the health care industry," said Joe Ellis, President and CEO of TEDS, Inc. "Their initiative to tie their courses to team members' required competencies shows a superior understanding of the future needs of health care providers. Mountain States is ensuring that all mandatory training is assigned and tracked through completion and evaluation. This not only provides enhanced regulatory compliance, but lays the foundation for total talent management in the future."

Having already implemented automated learning management via TEDS Learning on Demand, Mountain States will next implement the TEDS RTC Power© (http://www. teds. com/products/rtc2.asp) module to manage critical team member competencies and automate system-wide regulatory compliance. Competency management establishes the foundation for total Talent Management as Mountain States adds other TEDS Talent Management modules in a phased approach. These initiatives place Mountain States at the forefront of workforce planning and development within the health care industry.

In combination, TEDS' powerful software modules will assist Mountain States Health Alliance in recruiting, developing, and managing talent while monitoring and maximizing performance throughout their health care enterprise. The entire TEDS Talent Management system can be easily implemented in stages because the system is fully integrated and all modules communicate with each other through a single, common database.

"Health care is facing some serious challenges as we move forward, especially in the area of personnel," said Dennis Vonderfecht, MSHA President and CEO. "Mountain States is dedicated to being on the front lines of using the best technological resources to help meet these challenges. Implementing TEDS in our system will be a great asset in reaching that goal."

"The partnership with TEDS is an opportunity to build a more robust, integrated system for talent management (http://www. teds. com/products/talent_management_startshere. asp) in healthcare," Elaine Smith, MSHA Assistant Vice President of Organizational Development said. The power of this system lies in the ability to link learning activities, competency management, performance measurement and workforce planning activities, Smith added. "With rapid changes in technology and medical care, healthcare providers will benefit from access to high quality, just-in-time learning while managers and senior leaders will have up-to-date information on the status of the learning enterprise from the department to system-wide levels. MSHA is committed to supporting continuous learning for all our team members so that we can continue in our mission of providing excellent, patient-centered care to the patients and families we serve."

TEDS and Mountain States have also agreed to partner in the further development of health care-specific learning processes, competencies, and business practices aimed at achieving optimum performance in the healthcare setting. The companies plan to share these experiences with other large organizations in the healthcare industry.

"We are very pleased to have been selected by Mountain States Health Alliance," said Joe Ellis, TEDS' President and CEO. "MSHA is dedicated to using the latest technologies to make healthcare safer and to constantly improve the delivery of healthcare services. Their excellence in patient care is nationally recognized. Our mutual dedication to maximizing workforce talent and capabilities through innovative technologies makes this partnership very special."

About Mountain States Health Alliance
Mountain States Health Alliance, a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Johnson City, Tennessee, operates a family of hospitals in a 29-county, four-state region (Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Southeastern Kentucky and Western North Carolina). Mountain States offers a large tertiary hospital, several community hospitals, two critical access hospitals, rehabilitation, a children's hospital, a behavioral health hospital, home care and hospice services as well as a comprehensive medical management corporation. Its 9,000 team members are committed to its mission of bringing loving care to health care. For more information, visit www. msha. com.

Contact:
James Watson
Corporate Director, Public Relations
W: www. msha. com
T: 423.431.1313

About TEDS
TEDS®, Inc. (http://www. teds. com/) offers the only organic and comprehensive enterprise-wide talent management solution that includes workforce planning and management, recruiting, staffing, competencies, performance, compliance, learning, succession and compensation. Employing a single platform, TEDS strategically aligns business objectives with all facets of the talent lifecycle. TEDS' products and services are deployed at some of the world's leading companies and organizations, including Verizon, Eastman Chemical, Philips Healthcare, Dominion Resources, Steelcase, Sandia National Laboratories, Qwest, Norfolk Southern, Citizens Communications and Boston University Corporate Education Center. TEDS' Talent Management modules are available individually, in any combination, or as a comprehensive solution. For more information, visit www. teds. com or call TEDS Sales at 276.782.7206.

Contact:
Todd Mauldin
Vice President for Sales, Marketing and Customer Relations
W: www. teds. com
T: 276.783-6991

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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HTP to Showcase New Healthcare IT Solutions at 2006 HIMSS Annual Conference

2011-08-22T15:18:00.000-07:00

HTP to Showcase New Healthcare IT Solutions at 2006 HIMSS Annual Conference

Co-Founder Richards to Speak on Making Hospital-Centric RHIOs Possible

Columbus, OH (PRWEB) February 10, 2006

HTP, Inc. a leading developer of software for the healthcare industry, will demonstrate its comprehensive suite of healthcare connectivity software at the 2006 HIMSS Conference and Exposition, to be held Feb. 12-16 in San Diego. Recognized as one of the premier conferences in the healthcare industry, the conference addresses such pivotal issues as patient safety, security, and electronic health records.

Widely implemented in the past six months, HTP's new products, HTP Sentinel(SM) and HTP MedRunner™, enable healthcare interoperability solutions that improve quality of care and lower healthcare costs. HTP's software suite is based on technology that the company developed for the Utah Health Information Network (UHIN), which has been recognized as the nation's first successful Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO).

The newest product, HTP MedRunner, serves as a highly flexible and adaptive platform for the development of RHIOs. It is a fully integrated platform that enables any community to manage and coordinate clinical and administrative transactions.

"Using Internet technology, HTP MedRunner allows equal access to healthcare information by all members of a community, from the technologically advanced hospital to the single-physician office," said HTP CEO Ray Shealy. "Today, this technology connects every hospital in Utah with laboratories, payers, medical doctors and other healthcare practitioners throughout the state. It was designed for fast and easy implementation, allowing a RHIO to become operational in months instead of years."

HTP Sentinel assists hospitals in managing the revenue cycle from registration through payment. "Hospitals using HTP Sentinel have recovered hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars by identifying and verifying insurance coverage for self-pay patients whose accounts were in arrears," Shealy noted.

Demonstration of HTP's integrated suite of healthcare technology will be held during expo hall hours in the company’s main exhibit floor booth #6411, and at the HTP workstation during the Interoperability Showcase hours of the HIMSS Conference.

In addition, Fred Richards, HTP co-founder and chief technology, will present, "The Stark Bill reversal: Making Hospital-Centric RHIOs Possible" on Monday, February 13, 2:45 to 3:15 p. m. at the Interoperability Showcase Theater A. The Stark Bill reversal allows for hospitals to provide physicians with IT support and infrastructure, paving the way for real-time interoperability and data exchange.

"HTP is proud of our contributions to improvement of healthcare in America and is happy to share Fred’s expertise and thought leadership with conference attendees," Shealy said.

"As the creator of the information architecture for UHIN and a consultant to seven other RHIOs, Fred is a leading authority on data exchange and interoperability in healthcare," Shealy added.

About HTP, Inc.

HTP develops software for the healthcare industry that improves efficiency, profitability and service quality for hospitals, insurance companies, physician groups, managed care organizations, third-party administrators and public sector health plans. The company's software also enables secure information exchange through Regional Health Information Organizations (RHIOs).

Based in Columbus, Ohio, HTP supports 170 customers, including 90 hospitals and 60 health plans, by translating and moving more than 15 million transactions per month. HTP technology powers the Utah Health Information Network (UHIN), the nation's first RHIO. A 2004 and 2005 Inc. 500 company, HTP and its executives have been recognized for leadership by the Ohio Third Frontier Project, The Deloitte Technology Fast 500, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year program and the Columbus Technology Council. Notable HTP customers include Ohio Medicaid and Utah Health Information Network.

For more information on HTP or to learn how its software is transforming healthcare information exchange for providers, payers and RHIOs, call 614.396.4549 or go to www. htp-inc. com.

About Fred Richards

A co-founder and chief technology officer of HTP, Richards has more than 22 years of experience in information systems focused on healthcare industry systems, health insurance systems and health maintenance organizations software and operations. Richards was an early adopter of ANSI X12 EDI healthcare transaction processing. He was CIO of an HMO that was the first commercial health plan to implement the claim transaction based on the X12.837 format to exchange claims with the major national clearinghouses of NEIC, now part of WebMD.

In addition, Richards was an active participant in the development of the electronic healthcare transactions that became the required transaction set under HIPAA. Richards has delivered EDI informational presentations at WEDI and national Medicaid IT conferences. As a member of the Data Interchange Standards Association, he participates in meetings to define the future transactions for electronic administrative activities in healthcare.

Richards also is a founding member of the Committee on Operating Rules for Information Exchange (CORE), a national collaboration focused on refining and improving the exchange of the health plan eligibility transactions among providers and payers. He is the author of books, white papers and industry articles on healthcare EDI. A certified industrial engineer, Richards holds a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering and an MBA.

HTP Inc. Media/Industry Analyst Contact:

Cheryl Claypoole

Fahlgren Mortine Public Relations

Tel: 614.825.1721

Email: cheryl. claypoole-at-fahlgren. com

Rob Krohn

HTP

Tel: 614.396.4537

Email: rkrohn-at-htp-inc. com

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Sentrx Growth Continues with Four New Clients in Second Quarter

2011-08-21T15:20:00.000-07:00

Sentrx Growth Continues with Four New Clients in Second Quarter

Sentrx, a leading provider of drug safety services, gained four new contracts in the second quarter, including a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS). The company was also awarded a significant contract expansion.

Little Falls, NJ (PRWEB) July 31, 2008

Sentrx, a leading provider of drug safety services, announced today that the company signed four new multi-year contracts in the second quarter of 2008. Combined with wins from the first quarter, Sentrx gained nine clients in the first six months of 2008.

Sentrx pioneered the concept of drug safety outsourcing for clinical trial safety monitoring, post-marketing safety surveillance, and risk management programs. The multi-year contracts initiated in the second quarter of 2008 include:
A risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) for a biopharmaceutical company Post-marketing safety surveillance with managed safety system hosting for a specialty pharmaceutical company Clinical trial safety monitoring with managed safety system hosting for two biopharmaceutical companies In addition to the new contracts, Sentrx was awarded a significant contract expansion from an existing large biopharmaceutical client. Sentrx will perform adverse event case processing for additional post-marketed products, doubling the volume of work in 2008.

Sentrx went live with one of the first FDA-required REMS implementations in July, meeting the client's extremely tight timeframe for successful product launch. The Sentrx SafetyTrak® Technology Suite was configured to create a controlled distribution program, ensuring that only registered hospitals order and receive the new drug. Health care professionals in the Sentrx Safety Response Center register hospitals that wish to utilize the treatment in certain post-surgical patients.

"Our second quarter results contain more than one milestone. Besides supporting one of the first REMS, Sentrx will be implementing its first Empirica(tm) Trace instance for a client, making us the only drug safety services provider to offer a choice of pharmacovigilance systems," said Joseph Albano, Chief Executive Officer of Sentrx. "Our unique blend of information technology talent, operational excellence and good clinical practices continues to meet the needs of the biopharmaceutical market."

About Sentrx:
Sentrx is a leading provider of technology-enabled solutions and services for global drug safety. Its mission is to help pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and consumer health companies document the safety profile of their products during clinical development and post-approval, enabling them to minimize risks and maximize benefits. Through its multilingual Safety Response Center, Sentrx delivers a unique combination of highly skilled people, exclusive technology, and best practices in drug safety monitoring. To learn more about Sentrx, please call 1-888-399-8032, extension 261, or click here for a short movie: (http://www. sentrx. com/impactmovie).

Media Contact:
Jill Notte
Executive Director, Marketing
150 Clove Road
Little Falls, NJ 07424
1-973-812-7575 ext. 261
Http://www. sentrx. com

Aura Reader Blames Katie Couric's 20-pound Airbrush on “Anorexia Culture"

2011-08-20T18:53:00.000-07:00

Aura Reader Blames Katie Couric's 20-pound Airbrush on “Anorexia Culture"

Aura reader Rose Rosetree says cure for anorexia culture comes with deeper perception. Anyone who reads auras will find that anorexia looks “droopy,” not glamorous. Auras can be read from regular photos, even headshots, Rosetree says, giving counter-culture examples.

Metro Washington, D. C. (PRWEB) September 2, 2006

Why would Katie’s “Evening News” promo picture be airbrushed to whittle away 20 lbs? Blame the same anorexia culture that trains Americans to expect all celebrities to look skeletally thin…. and then call it “glamorous.” The solution is for more Americans to read auras, says Rose Rosetree, author of Aura Reading Through All Your Senses.

With deeper perception, Rosetree says, anorexia shows. She predicts, “When enough people perceive the pain of anorexia, tastes will change.” Rosetree has used deeper perception to read many anorexic stars from their photos, including 25 full-page profiles published in the Chicago Sun-Times. “Most of those rail-thin actresses and models show anguish in their auras, or else a disconnect between mind and body.”

How lovely is anorexia in an aura? The comparison is simple, according to Rosetree. “A beautifully dressed woman, too thin for her body’s comfort zone, is like a lovely houseplant in a living room. If that plant isn’t watered enough, a sensitive owner can hear feel it screaming for water long before the plant dies. Aura readers hear the equivalent of that scream.”

Rosetree has taught her system of aura reading to thousands of students on three continents. Interview her to learn about the linkage between anorexia and auras. Here are some of topics related to the Katie Couric story:

Where in an aura do you look to learn if someone is anorexic? Why can you learn this information, even from a headshot or other regular photo? How have anorexic clients of Rosetree’s responded to her findings? What is the “Aura Hoax” involved in the popular diet photos, with the before and after pictures? Lady Diana’s eating disorder is well known. What did Rosetree find by comparing Diana’s photo pre - and post - eating disorder? Katie Couric’s aura at a normal weight is far healthier than that of most anorexic stars.

Rosetree’s how-to book, “Aura Reading Through All Your Senses,” has become a national bestseller in Germany. The paperback edition of “die Aura erkennen mit allen Sinnen” is being published this month. In English, it is a past selection of the One Spirit Book Club.

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Hoodia Diet Products Announces Major Contract

2011-08-20T03:02:00.000-07:00

Hoodia Diet Products Announces Major Contract

HoodiaDietProducts. com to supply 50000 bottles per Annum

(PRWEB) January 26, 2005

Hoodiadietproducts. com has announced procurement of a contract to supply 50,000 bottles of hoodia per year to Ferbar, a Portuguese company that supplies brand name products to supermarkets throughout Portugal. The contract with Ferbar is valued at an estimated Â£400,000 per year and will make a significant contribution to the growing success of hoodiadietproducts. com.

A leading Internet supplier of hoodia diet pills throughout the world, the web-based company controls its sales from the United Kingdom. The companyÂs products are manufactured in a modern, optimally organized plant in the United States. To ensure the quality, purity and identity of its products, hoodiadietproducts. com consistently follows carefully written procedures and well-established controls throughout the manufacturing process. The Los Angeles, California-based manufacturing facility has separate areas for receiving and storing raw materials, blending and processing formulations of hoodia, making tablets and capsules, and coating and packaging of products. A quality control laboratory is maintained as well.

Derived from the hoodia gordonii plant, Hoodia Diet Pills are a fast-acting, natural appetite suppressant with astonishing effectiveness and few or no side effects. Hoodia has been used for centuries as a natural appetite suppressant. The herb replenishes fluids and works on both the mental and physical aspects of weight control. Simply put, people who use the hoodia diet pills do not feel full. ThatÂs because hoodia sends signals to the brain that tell a person to stop eating, in essence, tricking the brain into thinking that the person is full. Hoodia is said to be even more effective than the glucose in food in its ability to communicate a sense of fullness to the brain. It has been shown to help people reduce intake of calories enough to lose up to two pounds a week with ease.

With the new contract, hoodia diet pills will be readily available in supermarkets throughout Portugal under the Ferbar brand name. The availability of hoodia products will be welcomed by many dieters who struggle with appetite in an effort to lose weight. While many people know what a healthy diet and lifestyle entails, a major deterrent to sticking with a weight loss plan is, quite simply, that people get too hungry. While using hoodia diet pills does not mean one can lose weight without sticking to a good diet, they are a powerful aid that can be quite effective in helping to suppress hunger so that dieters can continue to reduce calorie intake without getting hungry.

To learn more about hoodia diet products, companies and individual consumers can visit www. HoodiadietProducts. com

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Specialty Specific e-forms and Custom Application Flexibility at ASP Pricing

2011-08-19T09:32:00.000-07:00

Specialty Specific e-forms and Custom Application Flexibility at ASP Pricing

OmniMD, a New York-based developer of Health Information Technology solutions, has implemented a project of expanded functionality within the companyÂs suite of clinical applications by offering client-specific customization options to their current desktop computer, PDA handheld, and tablet PC product offerings. By allowing organizations the freedom to add to the existing specialty-based e-form packages, the company is able to offer a far more flexible approach than competitors in the ASP market, while adding to their overall schema of available forms.

NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) August 22, 2003 -

Omni MD, a New York based developer of Health Information Technology solutions, has implemented a project of expanded functionality within the companyÂs suite of clinical applications by offering client-specific customization options to their current desktop computer, PDA handheld, and tablet PC product offerings.

By allowing organizations the freedom to add to the existing specialty-based e-form packages, the company is able to offer a far more flexible approach than competitors in the ASP market, while adding to their overall schema of available forms. In addition, data conversions, integration with both in and out-patient billing systems, and patient accessible scheduling and history options are just a few of the innovative strategies that have vaulted OmniMD into a position of prominence in the industry.

Electronic Medical Records (aka Computerized Patient Records), have been a critical component of the OmniMD system since its initial release in 1999. By affording healthcare professionals the widest possible means of data input Â traditional keyboard, Pocket PC, digital dictation, e-signature and handwriting recognition Â the company has built a reputation as a an organization dedicated to, in the words of President and CEO Divyang Dave Âthinking outside the box.Â

This willingness to challenge contemporary boundaries was the motivating force behind the current e-forms initiative. Given the mandates outlined in the HIPAA legislation, the drive to convert to a totally paperless environment is gaining momentum; yet, paradoxically, many insurance companies and government agencies still require the use of indigenous forms and documentation to supplement electronic claim submission and referrals.

By converting this required documentation into a fully electronic format, OmniMD makes full use of drop-down menus, check boxes, radio buttons and other conveniences afforded by Windows-based technology. However, by retaining the original paper design (both on screen and when printed), the company has effectively created a computer accessible, but Âhard copyÂ compliant, tool that satisfies the guidelines of clinical personnel and administrators alike.

In addition to the e-forms initiative, OmniMD has developed an implementation protocol that ensures users the smoothest possible transition from paper or their previous EMR package. Data conversions and importations from both clinical and financial systems are readily available, and are preceded with a firm written estimate of all costs involved. Integration is already in place with the leading Physician Practice Management and Hospital Billing systems on the market; custom interfacing is also offered, again with a solid, all-inclusive cost analysis provided up front.

Furthermore, the companyÂs expert project managers configure every clientÂs system with specialty-specific lists of coding favorites Â ICD9, CPT, NDC, etc. Â to streamline the day-to-day data input process into the fewest possible number of steps. It is exactly this type of forward-thinking that has providers like Dr. Hemant Patel praising the company and product, noting that Âwe are greatly impressed by both its functionality, ease of use, and its dictation capturing capabilities Â we thank you for your efficient customer support.Â

OmniMD is, to put is simply, a company on the move. With an ever-expanding client base, in an ever-expanding list of specialties, the company is becoming a dominant force in the clinical applications arena. One attendee at the recent Medical Records Institute-sponsored TEPR conference in San Antonio, after viewing the Pocket PC product demonstration, referred to it as Âthe most comprehensive, yet user-friendly, handheld medical application IÂve ever seen.Â

With the addition of the specialty-specific e-forms and integration services, and upcoming enhancements like patient-initiated web registration and scheduling, OmniMD is poised to continue their rise as THE electronic medical records Â and more Â application, both for today and in the post-HIPAA years that lie ahead.

Walker Texas Lawyer Partners Up With New Houston Personal Injury Attorney to Battle Insurance Dispute Lawsuits

2011-08-18T19:05:00.000-07:00

Walker Texas Lawyer Partners Up With New Houston Personal Injury Attorney to Battle Insurance Dispute Lawsuits

Attorney Jeff Crawford is joining Jim Walker's successful Houston personal injury law firm, Walker Texas Lawyer.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) August 18, 2008

Well known Houston personal injury attorney Jim Walker, a. k.a. Walker Texas Lawyer, has a new partner in his fight for justice for those who have suffered death and/or injuries resulting from the negligent conduct of others. Jeff Crawford is joining the Houston personal injury firm which now will be called "Walker and Crawford".

A native Houstonian, Crawford started his career working on the other side of personal injury law representing insurance companies and corporate clients. However, he quickly realized his passions and talents would be put to better use representing individuals who lack the resources and voice to fight for themselves. Since then, he has focused his practice primarily on helping individuals who have been in motor vehicle collisions, on-the-job accidents, and causes of action involving skilled nursing facilities and premises liability. Mr. Crawford also spends a considerable amount of time and resources seeking justice for those who are being taken advantage and treated unfairly by their own health insurance and automobile insurance companies.

Jeff Crawford has personally handled to conclusion approximately one thousand (1000) personal injury cases, and is eligible for board certification in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. "I believe my success may be attributed to my tenacity and my commitment and desire to become acquainted with each client on a personal level", says Crawford. "I have found that a more personal, one-on-one approach with clients who have been physically and emotionally harmed allows me to better understand their thoughts, fears, feelings, and needs."
Mr. Crawford earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University, graduating with cum laude honors in 1994. Following undergraduate studies, Mr. Crawford chose to study law at South Texas College of Law, where he earned his degree and became licensed to practice law in 1999. Crawford is a member of the State Bar of Texas and is licensed to practice in all state courts. He is also licensed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

The law firm of Walker Texas Lawyer is rated as one of the top personal injury law firms in Houston by the Houston Bar Association and was voted Houston law firm of the year for three years in a row. James Walker decided to offer Crawford a partnership in his firm because of their mutual respect for one another and commitment to the same goal. "Joining forces with Jeff made obvious sense to me" says Walker. "We both enjoy going after the bad guy, and in most cases that means battling big insurance companies. Jeff's past experience gives him a real advantage in the courtroom. He is like a son to me and I hope to one day retire and leave him the firm."

Mr. Crawford has been a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association since 2001 and has served a three-year term as a Board of Advocates Director for that organization. He has been a featured speaker on the subject of voire dire at trial lawyer conferences, and also currently holds, or has formerly held, membership with the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Houston Trial Lawyers Association, and the Houston Bar Association. He has also satisfied the requirements for membership to The College of the State Bar of Texas.

For more information or for a free case evaluation, contact the Houston Personal Injury law firm at www. walker texaslawyer. com or call 1-800-732-2934.

Sarah Greer
Directory One Marketing
Www. directoryone. com

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The Role of Positive Thinking in Healing

2011-08-18T15:40:00.000-07:00

The Role of Positive Thinking in Healing

Dr. Diana Hunt author of The Healing of Cancer, Journeys of Self-Discovery will be interviewed on the well-known Seattle Âbased talk radio show Contact Talk Radio about the role of positive thinking in healing. The live show will air on KKNW 1150 AM on Friday, January 14th, 9 am PST.

(PRWEB) January 14, 2005

Dr. Diana Hunt will address hope and itÂs role in healing and will share the good news with listeners that the power of positive thinking may help save their lives and the lives of their loved ones.

Listeners will discover:

Â How to take charge of your health, and work independently to overcome serious illness

Â The role hope and optimism play, not only in the face of adversity, but in everyday life

Â How to tap into the power of positivity and turn "deadlines" into "lifelines"

Â How to get past the fear of a cancer diagnosis and reconnect with yourself to recover from this disease.

For more information about Dr. Diana Hunt and The Healing of Cancer, Journeys of Self-Discovery please visit: http://www. healingofcancer. com/ (http://www. healingofcancer. com/)

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Liberty International Reveals Aloe Vera’s Qualities In Health and Nutrition Products

2011-08-18T08:37:00.000-07:00

Liberty International Reveals Aloe Vera’s Qualities In Health and Nutrition Products

Liberty International’s Aloe Vera products are special as they assist people to live longer, happier, and healthier lives while enjoy all the great things that this life has to offer.

Irving, TX, (PRWEB) March 26, 2010

Today, Liberty International’s CEO, Randy Jeffers, revealed that the great health and nutrition products available through their distributors are top quality and with their special ingredient, Aloe Vera, people can expect to live healthier, happier and longer lives with an abundance of energy to partake in what life has to offer.

As one of the leading distributors of health and nutritional products, Liberty International, (http://www. libertyinternational. net (http://www. libertyinternational. net)) now offers a full line of supplements that help people fight the toxic affects of harmful chemicals, preservatives and environmental pollution on a daily basis.

CEO of Liberty International, Randy Jeffers, had this to say, “All of us these days are aware of what toxins do to our bodies and although we strive hard to ensure we eat properly and get enough exercise, it is not always possible to eat at home or know what we are eating when we are out. Liberty International’s line of health and nutrition products are of super high quality and ensure that we have a fighting chance to combat those daily toxins that drag our immune systems down and make us feel ill. All of our products are reasonably priced so that everyone can afford to take care of themselves so they live long and happy lives.”

A distributor from North Dakota, Robin Earl says, “I have been taking many of these quality products since joining Liberty International (http://www. libertyinternational. net (http://www. libertyinternational. net)) a few years ago, and to be honest I have never felt better in my life. In fact, I now can enjoy doing many of the things I was never even capable of attempting before I started with these supplements.”

Liberty International is built on a visionary approach that combines significant industry experience with the power of unique and innovative leading-edge products. Liberty international is a new kind of Network Marketing Company. Previous Network Marketing experience is not required. The company leaders are committed to helping individuals build, support, and train for successful results. Proven leadership in new product development and manufacturing technology provides new distributors with a growing product line designed to build their business quickly and with maximum impact.

For more information on the company, their compensation programs, and its product line, go to http://www. libertyinternational. net (http://www. libertyinternational. net)

Randy Jeffers is available for media interviews and special speaking engagements.

For more information, contact:

J. Michael Palka
619-977-5022

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AP9 Passport to Fun Shares Easy Ideas for a Game-Winning Football Party

2011-08-18T04:04:00.000-07:00

AP9 Passport to Fun Shares Easy Ideas for a Game-Winning Football Party

AP9 Passport to Fun members enjoy discounts on entertainment all year long.

Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) September 1, 2006

When the leaves change color, football fans know that their season has arrived. Although attending a college or professional football game is the ultimate experience, a theme party is the next best way to gather family and friends to cheer on their favorite team. AP9 Passport to Fun (http://www. passporttofun-program. com/), a leading entertainment discount membership program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC, reports that a few creative tactics can liven up an afternoon-long salute to the pigskin.

AP9 Passport to Fun members enjoy significant savings on dining, movie tickets, amusement park passes and home entertainment when they log on to DealPass. com (http://DealPass. com/).

With these easy ideas for a football-themed party from AP9PassporttoFun (http://www. passporttofun-program. com/), that weekend or Monday night get-together will be far from a “personal foul.”

--Decorate to the max. Turn the family room into a college campus or stadium. Decorate with paper streamers, balloons and even cups and plates in team colors; look for football-themed decorations like mobiles and centerpieces. If available, hang up a treasured football jersey or display a favorite team’s helmet. Add a photograph or a plush version of team mascots.

--Keep guests stimulated. Any party can begin to slow down no matter how many guests stay for the long haul. Put together a stack of football trivia questions and answers or interesting facts about the sport before the party. If halftime seems to stall the party, try playing a few rounds of trivia to rejuvenate the celebration.

--Rah-Rah-Raffle it off. Door prizes are always a popular way to entertain and motivate guests to party. Drop names in a hat or make tickets to sell and give the proceeds to a local charity. Raffle prizes can be serious (like an official team jersey) or silly (like a toy or football).

--Gridiron goodies. The theme doesn’t have to end with the decorations. Traditional football food like hot dogs and sauerkraut, chili, nachos and grilled items are favorites of many fans. Try to include some lighter fare like vegetarian chili, tofu and veggie kabobs or grilled Portobello mushrooms. Look for a football-shaped cake mold; use green food dye to make “grass” to scatter around the cake.

A little creativity and preparation will kick off a football party to an exciting start. Budget-friendly discounts can make fall activities fun yet affordable through AP9 Passport to Fun.

About AP9 Passport to Fun

AP9 Passport to Fun (http://www. passporttofun-program. com/) is a leading membership discount program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC (http://www. adaptivemarketing. com/). Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Adaptive Marketing is a category leader in both membership and loyalty programs, bringing value direct to consumers through an array of benefits in healthcare, discounts, security, personal property and personals. Members may access their benefits at DealPass. com, an online portal for Adaptive Marketing membership programs. With broad online and offline distribution capabilities, Adaptive Marketing offers its corporate client partners effective tools to enhance market presence, strengthen customer affinity and generate additional value through programs such as AP9 Passport to Fun.

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Fertile Path -- New Medical Clinics Specializing in Natural Fertility and Preconception Care Services

2011-08-16T16:51:00.000-07:00

Fertile Path -- New Medical Clinics Specializing in Natural Fertility and Preconception Care Services

Fertile Path is a “new concept” clinic that provides patients with a viable natural option for fertility management. Programs focus on the treatment of couples with fertility concerns, recurrent miscarriage, supporting in-vitro & intra-uterine procedures, and serving couples with health issues prior to conception.

Bellevue, WA (PRWEB) September 21, 2006

Fertile Path has announced the opening of three natural fertility and pre-conception medical offices in Bellevue, Issaquah and Snohomish, Washington. Fertile Path is a “new concept” clinic that provides patients with a viable option for fertility management. Programs focus on the treatment of couples with fertility concerns, recurrent miscarriage, supporting in-vitro & intra-uterine procedures, and serving couples with health issues prior to conception. There is a rising trend in couples struggling with the many health issues that surround fertility. Fertile Path programming is said to be seeing positive results with increased fertility and patients delivering healthier babies thru healthier pregnancies.

“Our goal is not limited to having a couple enjoy improved fecundity (the ability to get pregnant and stay pregnant) but also a successful pregnancy where the parents are presented with a healthy baby," said Dr. Susan Carr, director of patient services. “We strongly advise that both parents partake in the Fertile Path program. The male partner plays a potent role in the pregnancy process, which should not be minimized.” Dr. Carr is a 2005 graduate of Bastyr University, gaining her ND degree in Naturopathic Medicine.

The new office locations are located at 1605 116th Ave. NE, Suite 104, Bellevue, WA. The Issaquah office is at 5825 221st Place, Suite 204 and the Snohomish office is at 302 Maple Avenue, Snohomish, WA. Appointments can be scheduled by phone for all three offices at 425-462-7779.

Fertile Path operations are affiliated with Alpine Acupuncture & Naturopathic Clinic in Issaquah and Snohomish Natural Health in Snohomish.

For more information, contact Fertile Path at 425-462-7779.

Fertile Path is a trademark of the Fertile Path medical group.

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Stainless Steel Countertops from Eagle Offer Customizable Functionality

2011-08-16T00:38:00.000-07:00

Stainless Steel Countertops from Eagle Offer Customizable Functionality

Eagle introduces new stainless steel countertops that meet the specifications of any user application. Both standard and custom countertops are offered to meet the precise needs of users in healthcare establishments, cleanroom operations, laboratories and other operations where sanitation or chemical resistance is important.

Clayton, DE (Vocus) March 20, 2007

Eagle's countertops are made of high-performance 16 gauge type 304 stainless steel, and are constructed under rigorous sanitation standards. They possess excellent stain-resistant properties, along with resistance to a wide range of chemicals and corrosives. The durable construction of these countertops allow them exceed most load capacities. Plus, they're ideal for use with fume hoods.

Standard countertop models are offered in a width of 30 inches, and in lengths ranging from 35 inches to 144 inches. All countertops are die-formed on Eagle's state-of-the-art metalworking equipment, and feature either square or boxed-marine front edges. Backsplashes are available with turndown and z-clips. Customers may also order units with optional endsplashes and cut-outs.

Additional customizing is offered through Eagle's SpecFAB® Division, with limitless configurations possible. These include the incorporation of 1-, 2- or 3-compartment sink bowls that can be placed in the center, life or right end of the countertop units. Field welding is also available, for installations requiring that service.

For more details on new stainless steel countertops, including custom-configured sizes and design options, contact Lynda Donavon (ext. 3027) with sales inquiries, or Eagle's Marketing Department (ext. 2076) with inquiries pertaining to marketing support. (800) 637-5100 or (302) 653-3000. www. eaglegrp. com.

Press Contact:

Lynda Donavon

800-441-8440

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Advanced DNA and Clinical Laboratory Testing for Physicians Now Available From a Single Source

2011-08-14T22:28:00.000-07:00

Advanced DNA and Clinical Laboratory Testing for Physicians Now Available From a Single Source.

Genelex Corporation, a DNA testing facility, and STERLING Reference Laboratories, a clinical testing organization, announced today that they will jointly provide pharmacogenetic and other advanced genetic tests

Seattle and Tacoma, WA (PRWEB) October 1, 2004

Prior to this partnership physicians would order these tests from different organizations, creating a barrier to adoption of DNA testing. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, 106,000 people die annually from adverse drug reactions, a number that could be greatly reduced by the inclusion of pharmacogenetic testing in medical practice.

ÂMedicine is still being prescribed in a one-size fits all manner, even though more than half of the population has known genetic variations that affect their ability to process drugs. The need for increased access to pharmacogenetic testing is clear,Â said Genelex CorporationÂs Chief Executive Officer, Rohit Joshi ÂThis new marketing and distribution relationship with Sterling will allow us to reach significantly more medical practioners. Doctors need pharmacogenetics testing to develop appropriate pharmaceutical regimens for their patients, thus increasing the efficacy and safety of the prescription, over the counter and herbal medicines for their patients.Â

ÂWe are pleased to offer GenelexÂs pharmacogenetic testing as part of our broadly available menu of service offerings for physicians,Â said Evans Calas, President and General Manager, of STERLING Reference Laboratories ÂMany of the physicians we work with have been asking for this valuable test to help improve patient care. This partnership with Genelex will increase access to the most advanced pharmacogenetic technology available.Â

Both laboratories are established, fully accredited and licensed medical test sites. The companies will be jointly exhibiting at the Washington State Medical Association Annual Meeting in Spokane October 1 Â 3, 2004. Howard Coleman, founder of Genelex Corp., is an invited speaker at the meeting on the topic of DNA Testing in Primary Care. His talk is at 3PM October 2, 2004.

Genelex Corporation, started in 1987 is a provider of comprehensive genetic testing services to medical professionals and the general public.

STERLING Reference Laboratories provides a full range of clinical and toxicology laboratory testing services tailored to the needs of individual physicians.

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Coast Guard Auxiliary Association Announces New Board of Directors

2011-08-12T23:48:00.000-07:00

Coast Guard Auxiliary Association Announces New Board of Directors

In an dramatic change of structure, the Coast Guard Auxiliary Association voted its first non Auxiliary members to its Board of Directors in 68 years. The Coast Guard Auxiliary is the business arm of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, founded in 1939.

St Louis, MO (PRWEB) March 10, 2006

"Our new Board represents a historic first for our Association.", said Steve Budar, President of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Association.

The Coast Guard Auxiliary Association is a 501(c)3 Not-For-Profit company whose function is to provide financial support for the operation of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. The Auxiliary, which is the uniformed, volunteer non-military component of the US Coast Guard currently has approximately 32,000 members who donate millions of hours each year in providing public education, free vessel safety checks, safety patrols, search and rescue missions as well as marine safety and environmental protection for our recreational boaters and the public at-large.

Board members by virtue of their elected positions in the USCG Auxiliary are:

Gene Seibert, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Seibert currently serves as the National Commodore of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary,

Steven Budar, President and Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Budar is the National Vice Commodore of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary.

E. W. (Bill) Edgerton, Board Member, Auxiliarist

Mr. Edgerton is the immediate past National Commodore of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Elected to the Board were:

Henry G Pratt, Board Member, Auxiliarist

Mr. Pratt is a past National Commodore of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and a retired banking executive. Mr. Pratt has been a board member of the United Safe Boating Institute, the BOAT/US National Advisory Council and the Sea Pines Country Club Board of Directors. In his avocation – golf – he has served on the board and as president of the Seniors Men’s Golf Association of Hilton Head Island and is presently the chairman of Hilton Head Island Interclub Golf Association.

Robert (Skipp) M. Orr, Board Member, Auxiliarist,

Dr Orr is Vice President, International Relations for the Boeing Company and President of The Boeing Japan. Concurrently he is Vice Chair of the National Association of Japan-America Societies. Prior to his positions with Boeing, Dr. Orr held positions with Motorola as Vice President and Director of Government Relations for Nippon Motorola and Vice President and Director of European Affairs for Motorola N. V./S. A. in Brussels, Belgium. As an academician, Dr. Orr has served as Associate Professor and Director of the Institute for Pacific Rim Studies at Temple University's Japan campus and Director of the Stanford Japan Center in Kyoto, Japan. He has also taught political science at Temple University Japan.

Joseph N Taylor, Board Member, Auxiliarist.

Mr. Taylor is a past District Commodore of District 8CR. He is a retired International Captain for American Airlines and has had years of corporate business experience as a partner in a REMCO Fastener Company. Mr. Taylor led the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard Auxiliary Association’s Operation Life Ring relief effort in the Gulf States following Hurricane Katrina. His efforts resulted in direct financial assistance to many Coast Guard Auxiliary Families who were devastated after the hurricane.

William R Furbee, Board Member, Auxiliarist

Bill Furbee served as a Member of the Board of Directors, and as President and Chief Executive Officer of a ten-branch Community Bank serving northeastern Colorado and retired on June 30, 2005. This concluded a forty-eight year career of success in banking and credit. His prior position was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of a fifty-branch, multi-billion dollar Community Bank serving Colorado and based in Denver. He was involved with personnel management and is a thirty-year Charter member of the Society of Human Resource Managers.

N Ruth Wood, Board Member

Ms. Wood is the President of the Boat U. S. Foundation. She also serves as Vice Chair of Boats & Associated Equipment and the National Boating Safety Advisory Council and Vice Chair of the National Safe Boating Council. Prior to her current position Ms. Wood served as Vice President and Executive Director of the Boat U. S. Foundation directing all Foundation staff and programs.

Edward P. Seebald, Board Member

Mr. Seebald is President and founder of Seebald Associates, LLC, a security consulting group specializing in maritime security. Mr. Seebald is a 24 year veteran of the US Coast Guard with extensive experience in surface operations, training, counter-narcotics, port security and international training. Mr. Seebald’s last tour of duty was as Director of Auxiliary for the First District Southern Region which encompassed the New York metropolitan area, where he developed a far reaching and solid working understanding of the unique civilian volunteer organization. Mr. Seebald retired as a Commander in the United States Coast Guard in 2003.

James C Link, Board Member

Mr. Link is currently President of the Coast Guard Foundation. He has over twenty years of successful experience in educational administration and institutional advancement. He designed marketing programs that achieved record enrollments and patient volumes, participated in fundraising campaigns that raised over $700 million, and personally solicited over $100 million in charitable contributions. In addition, Mr. Link has consulted with a variety of non-profit organizations, helping plan, launch and direct capital campaigns at Chilton Memorial Hospital, the General Hospital Center, New Milford Hospital, Sound Shore Health System, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Visiting Nurse Association of South Central Connecticut, and the Western Trauma Foundation for Education and Research.

Robert W Sprague, Board Member

Mr. Sprague is Senior Vice President and co-founder of PCI Communications, Inc., a creative communications agency based in Washington, DC and New York City. PCI provides both strategies -- the research, analysis, ideation, plans, and recommendations for marketing, media relations, and internal communications -- and services including print graphics, online services, video and film production, event production, and interactive materials. The leaders of Fannie Mae, First Union/Wachovia, the Federal Reserve Board, the American Society of Association Executives, and the Society for Human Resource Management are among those who have called upon Bob for his strategic abilities and command of the language. He has provided communications counsel for leading corporations, associations, and government agencies including JPMorgan Chase, Ortho McNeil, Merck, NASDAQ, Lockheed Martin, the International Financial Services Association, the American Association of Museums, the U. S. Coast Guard, and the National Transportation Safety Board.

"This is the first time we have a Board of Directors comprised of both Coast Guard Auxiliary members and non members. This new board has a wealth of business and financial experience that will dramatically impact our ability to provide the financial resources and management expertise for the US Coast Guard Auxiliary.", remarked Mr. Budar.

Contact Info:

Wayne Spivak

Director, Media Communications

Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Mailto:Media@cgauxa. org

Http://www. cgauxa. org (http://www. cgauxa. org)
516-353-9155

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All Florida Pool & Spa Center Honored with President's Award

2011-08-12T01:08:00.000-07:00

All Florida Pool & Spa Center Honored with President's Award

All Florida Pool & Spa Center, South Florida's largest pool & spa company, was recently presented with the Sundance Spas 2007 President's Award. Sundance Spas' annual President's Award recognizes outstanding achievements in sales excellence and customer support and is given to the top single store retailer in the United States.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) February 21, 2008

All Florida Pool & Spa Center, South Florida's largest pool & spa company, was recently presented with the Sundance Spas 2007 President's Award. This marks the second time All Florida Pool & Spa Center has received the award in its 37 years of operation.

Sundance Spas' annual President's Award recognizes outstanding achievements in sales excellence and customer support. With more than 500 dealers nationwide, Sundance Spas recognized All Florida Pool & Spa Center as its top performing single store dealer in the U. S. The honor recognizes a company's total contribution, dedication and service to both its customers and the Sundance Spas brand of hot tubs.

"Receiving the President's Award is a great honor and would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of everyone throughout our organization," said David Cohen, President of All Florida Pool & Spa Center. "We strive to provide our customers with the best possible products, services and support. This recognition helps confirm that we are succeeding, and we will continue to set higher standards to bring our customers new levels of satisfaction."

From its headquarters in North Miami, and its newly opened West Palm Beach facility, All Florida Pool and Spa Center is Florida's largest distributor of Sundance Spas. Aside from selling hot tubs, All Florida offers Floridians a complete array of pool and spa products and services, including everything from chemicals and equipment to complete pool renovations.

About Sundance Spas, Inc.
For more than 28 years, Sundance Spas has perfected the spa experience. Sundance Spas is devoted to improving health and lifestyles through its hydrotherapy benefits, including stress relief, health restoration and the creation of an environment for balanced living. Sundance Spas, Inc. manufactures portable and in-ground hot tubs, including a complete line of accessories, available through 750 specialty retail locations in more than 60 countries worldwide. For more information, please call 909-606-7733 or visit www. sundancespas. com.

About All Florida Pool & Spa Center
Founded in 1971, All Florida Pool & Spa Center is South Florida's largest specialty retailer of pool and spa products and services. The company markets its offerings through two retail stores located in North Miami and now West Palm Beach. A fleet of over 50 trucks and 70 pool and spa experts allows the company to help Floridians realize maximum backyard enjoyment. For more information, please call (305) 893-4036 or visit www. allfloridapool. com.

Contact:
David Cohen
All Florida Pool & Spa Center
(305) 893-4036

Sundance® Spas is a trademark of Sundance Spas, Inc. Used with permission.

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Experience, Strength and Hope for ConnectedIn Divorce Resource

2011-08-11T16:15:00.000-07:00

Experience, Strength and Hope for ConnectedIn Divorce Resource

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) September 2, 2010 –

ConnectedIn Media Inc. has hired seasoned journalist Kathleen Kiley to help divorcing and separating couples parse through the resources needed to make qualified decisions regarding their future. Her blog, Kathy’s Reflection’s, at ConnectedIn Divorce Resource (http://www. thedivorceconference. com/blog) website expresses her personal knowledge, emotions and the experience of divorce. She addresses the legal, financial and emotional aspects of successfully getting through the daunting process of divorce. Women and men facing divorce have more at stake than when they married, including children and years of mutual assets.

“Unlike marriage, there are few resources where people have access to virtual and face-to-face affordable advice and professionals who can help them deal with the emotional and financial upheaval,” said Arizona Divorce Conference event producer, Linda Kazares. "Kathy brings a human persective to our blog. Her posts are not just helpful, but heartfelt. Anyone going through this tramatic event will identify with them.”

Connected to the blog is the Arizona Divorce Conference (http://www. thedivorceconference. com/)], held in Tempe, AZ on January 22-23, 2011. It features keynote speakers and a schedule of informative presentations on a range of critical topics including legal, finance, insurance, family therapy, personal growth and more. A series of roundtable discussions lead by experts and peer-to-peer networking will round out the agenda. Sponsors and exhibitors will present educational products, professional services, and live demonstrations for a healthy lifestyle.

Sponsors and exhibitors can find information regarding the many online and live event opportunities to reach their targeted audience at the Website (http://www. thedivorceconference. com/exhibitsponsor)], or contact the event organizer at 480-488-0221.

Kathleen Kiley, a journalist for more 20 years, covers topics ranging from complex issues such as corporate banking to lifestyle issues including Botox parties. Kathleen has written for national publications including The New York Times, Investment Dealers’ Digest, Executive Decision Magazine, now owned by Directorship Magazine. She also recently started reporting for National Public Radio. She holds a Bachelors of Science in finance from Fairfield University and a Masters of Arts in new media and journalism from New York University. She is currently completing the full-length documentary, Half a Soulja (HalfaSoulja. com).

ConnectedIn Media Inc. (http://www. thedivorceconference. com/about) created the ConnectedIn Divorce Resource website in collaboration with InternetVIZ. com to educate individuals considering, in the process of or after divorce. The producers formed a team of technology, marketing, internet and divorced individuals who recognized a need to bring together in one place the best information available on the internet and offer expert and peer knowledge at live events.

ConnectedIn Media Inc, 36899 N. Tom Darlington Drive, #259, Carefree AZ 85377, 480-488-0221. Follow: www. twitter. com/connectedin (http://www. twitter. com/connectedin), www. linkedin. com/in/connectedin (http://www. linkedin. com/in/connectedin )

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In this era of high stress, terrorist threats and managed health care, consumers want to learn self-healing methods to practice preventative medicine and become more self reliant about their own health treatment

2011-08-10T21:47:00.000-07:00

In this era of high stress, terrorist threats and managed health care, consumers want to learn self-healing methods to practice preventative medicine and become more self reliant about their own health treatment.

Qigong, is an age-old, time-tested method to help with this modern need. Recent research has demonstrated that Qigong has the ability to lower blood pressure, increase balance and help with a wide variety of chronic diseases. Qigong, of which Tai Chi is the best know system, is a many thousandÂyearÂold method of cultivating the energy of life (Qi) through synchronizing breath and movement. This root system of Chinese medicine has the unique ability to simultaneously relax and energize; and it provides exercise without putting stress on the joints as does runningÂno wonder Time Magazine (August, 2002) calls it Âthe perfect exercise.Â

(PRWEB) August 10, 2004

In his new book on Qigong and self-healing, Dr. Michael Mayer, an award-winning leader in the field of mind-body medicine discusses his 30 years of training in the healing practices of Qigong and Tai Chi by some of the most respected Qigong and Tai Chi Masters. His new book, Secrets to Living Younger Longer is a unique blend, combining Qigong and Western bodymind healing methods with interesting stories about his own and patients' self healing. As the co-founder of an integrative medical clinic he tells fascinating anecdotes about how combining Qigong with modern bodymindhealing methods can help alleviate hypertension, chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety and trauma.

What people are saying about the book and accompanying DVD:

A wonderful guide for learning the ancient healing practices of Qigong. Full of clear and practical exercises. Â Dr. Wayne Jonas, Former Director, National Institute of Health, Office of Alternative Medicine

I liked your Bodymind Healing Qigong DVD so much that in the course I taught we started with two or three sections of it every day. It simply is a wonderful tape. I am going to Asia for several weeks and your DVD is in my CD drive!! - Bessel Van der Kolk, MD, Medical Director, The Trauma Center Boston University School of Medicine.

It was a very stressful time of daily terrorist attacks in Israel. I practiced Bodymind Healing Qigong exercises regularly regain my calm. They relaxed my tight body and took my mind off the stress and worries to be more present for other, to help them deal with their fears, and find an oasis of tranquility in the middle of the war zone. Now that I'm back living in the United States, I continue to use Bodymind Healing Qigong to ease every day stresses and bring me back to my inner sanctuary of equanimity. ÂÂ Hana Matt, Teacher of "World Religions"

Graduate Theological Union

Book: Secrets to Living Younger Longer, The Self Healing Path of Qigong, Standing Meditation, and Tai Chi, $ 24.95. Available from publisherÂs website and at stores.

ISBN: 0970431066

Publication Details: Pub Date: July 30, 2004, Bodymind Healing Publications (www. bodymindhealing. com), Distributors: New Leaf, Baker & Taylor.

Page Count: 314, with over 200 illustrations

Author: Michael Mayer, Ph. D., is a licensed Psychologist, and Qigong teacher who specializes in giving his patients self-healing methods for health problems. Dr. Mayer presents his unique approach to bodymind healing at hospitals, universities and at professional conferences, including keynoting an upcoming National Qigong Association conference. He is a co-founder and staff member of The Health Medicine Institute (www. healthmedicineinstitute. com), a multidisciplinary clinic practicing integrative healthcare. Dr. Mayer was the first person in the United States to train doctoral psychology students in the integration of Qigong and psychotherapy. The World Institute for Self Healing gave him an award for outstanding research and contribution to the advancement of mind-body medicine. He is author of ten publications on bodymind healing including three books, a video tape/DVD, audio tapes on cancer and chronic disease, articles on chronic pain and anxiety, and peer-reviewed articles on Qigong and hypertension.

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UGG® Australia Canada & The Montreal Canadiens Present Art & Ice 2009, the First Online Charity Auction

2011-08-08T00:31:00.000-07:00

UGG® Australia Canada & The Montreal Canadiens Present Art & Ice 2009, the First Online Charity Auction

The Montreal Canadiens, in collaboration with UGG® Australia Canada, present the first Art & Ice auction.

Toronto, ON (PRWEB) February 4, 2009

Saku Koivu, Alex Kovalev, Carey Price, Mike Komisarek, Tom Kostopoulos and the rest of the Montreal Canadiens, in collaboration with UGG® Australia Canada, present the first Art & Ice auction. With the word encouragement as their inspiration, the team, along with their families, put their creative caps on and painted UGG® Australia Classic boots creating one-of-a-kind collector items. These collector items will be up for auction on www. auctionwire. com/uggaustralia (http://www. auctionwire. com/uggaustralia) starting on February 1st (9 P. M. EST) and will run until February 14th (9 P. M. EST).

Art & Ice UGG® Australia boots make unique memorabilia items, ideal for the ultimate hockey fan and a perfect way to contribute to a charitable cause.

One hundred percent of the proceeds raised from Art & Ice will go directly to The Montreal Canadiens Children's Foundation, a charity near and dear to the hearts of the players.

About The Montreal Canadiens Children's Foundation
The Montreal Canadiens Children's Foundation provides help and support to children in need. Since its inception in August 2000, the Foundation has donated upwards of $7 million to over 350 charitable endeavors form across the province of Quebec who helps underprivileged children. The Foundation is determined, more than ever, to help offer a brighter future and good health to underprivileged children and is committed to encourage and foster a healthy and active lifestyle among youth.

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ÂTheraVitaeÂ - Focusing on Therapeutic Growth of ÂCell TherapyÂ at Scientific Advisory Board Meeting 14 Â 16 January, in Eilat, Israel

2011-08-07T22:26:00.000-07:00

ÂTheraVitaeÂ - Focusing on Therapeutic Growth of ÂCell TherapyÂ at Scientific Advisory Board Meeting 14 Â 16 January, in Eilat, Israel

A gathering of prestigious cardiologists, Physicians, Scientists at Board Meeting to accelerate the development of cellular therapy, to explore the progress and expansion in therapeutic remedy for good heart health which TheraVitae commits to Cell Therapy development and progress seen in Bangkok, Thailand.

EILAT (PRWEB) January 19, 2005

The Scientific Advisory Board of TheraVitae Ltd., innovator of a revolutionary cell therapy for severe heart disease myocardial ischemia, was held last weekend in Eilat, Israel. The meeting was to demonstrate leadership/commitment also how TheraVitaeÂs Scientific Advisory Board is strongly investing in the future, supporting the growth of its therapeutic therapy, moving forward its late-stage pipeline and supporting significant breakthrough treatment in cardiac area.

TheraVitaeÂs Late-Stage Pipeline Focuses on Progress and Expansion on Therapeutic Area

The BoardÂs medical and scientific glance toward the future is one of the most important elements in TheraVitaeÂs strategy to remain at the forefront of cell therapy. At the meeting, the scientific advisory board will explore the following areas:

-Presentation of interim results of TheraVitae cell therapy clinical trial in patients with severe angina pectoris

-Explanation of the cell processing techniques used in TheraVitae laboratory

-Clinical trial plans to expand indications in cardiology

-Exploring new vascular indications for the therapeutic use of Endothelial Progenitor Cells

-Laying out TheraVitaeÂs cell-based pipeline

-Explaining the vision of industrializing stem cell manufacturing and therapy

Current Practice in Pipeline

TheraVitae, at its Bangkok base, has been in close cooperation with prestigious cardiologists in the Kingdom engaging in a clinical trial of the safety and efficacy of the cell therapy. The treatment utilizing a patented process developed by TheraVitae uses cells cultured from a small quantity of the patients own blood. This method provides safety from cell rejection and is relatively painless.

"Our focus now is on the future - on provisioning of the progress on safety and efficacy of cell therapy. Our current situation is not business, but we recognize that the long-term growth of this innovative new treatment is very much the right one, given the environment in which TheraVitae - and the industry - will be using as an alternative in the years ahead," said Dr. Valentin Fulga, Chief Executive Officer, TheraVitae. "We have substantially studied and are continuing to improve the way we approach every aspect of our therapy, from the discovery process to the way in which we bring new cultured cell and injection to patients.Â

Covering the Discovery of the Board Meeting: Breakthrough in Cardiac Treatment

Chaired by Prof. Alexander Battler, Chairman of Cardiology at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel, the Board is composed of eminent scientists and physicians including Prof. Aaron J. Ciechanover, the 2004 Nobel Prize Laureate for biochemistry and Prof. John Marshall, one of the inventors of the Excimer Laser for the treatment of refractive eye disorders.

Other members of the SAB are:

ÂProf. Michael Belkin, Director Ophthalmic Technologies Laboratory at Tel Aviv University,

ÂProf. Supachai Chaithiraphan, Chairman of the ASEAN Heart Association and President of the Heart Association of Thailand,

ÂProf. Ren-Ke Li, senior scientist at the Toronto General Research Institute, one of the pioneers of cardiac cell therapy,

ÂProf. Naphtali Savion, the Past President of the Tel Aviv University Eye Research Institute.

During the meeting, topics related to the ongoing clinical trials as well as future research projects were presented by the CompanyÂs scientists and physicians. The members of the SAB and the additional guests who also included Dr. Amit Patel from the University of Pittsburgh and Dr. Stanley Kurtz expressed their satisfaction with the encouraging interim results of the clinical trial.

The trial, which is ongoing in Thailand and whose Principal Investigator is Prof Damras Tresukosol, Head of the Catheterization Laboratory at the Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, is assessing the safety and efficacy of the administration of a cellular therapy composed of endothelial progenitor cells (cells with the potential of growing blood vessels) to patients suffering from severe angina pectoris. The cellular product is manufactured from the patientÂs own cells according to a patented process developed by TheraVitae.

Another session of the meeting was dedicated to new projects in development at TheraVitae. The members of the Board assessed the scientific and business potential of these future projects, guiding the Company on their prioritization and the activities that should be undertaken to develop them into viable treatments.

The members of the Board of Directors of TheraVitae were also present and were able to get an overview of the exciting science and medicine developed at the Company.

ÂThese were two exciting days,Â said Mr. Robert Clark, TheraVitaeÂs Chairman. ÂWe had a great opportunity to meet the distinguished scientists and physicians who are enabling us to chart the course of cell therapy for the foreseeable future.Â

Dr. Valentin Fulga, CEO of TheraVitae added, ÂThe presence and the support of all the distinguished participants at this meeting strengthen us and reinforce our confidence that we are proceeding in the right direction both scientifically and business wise.Â

Thailand on Its Way to Become Top Notch Biotechnology Hub in SouthEast Asia

TheraVitae, an Israeli Company, has chosen Thailand as its base and as the site for the first clinical trial of their treatment protocol. The plan consists of 4 venues to facilitate the manufacturing process.

For more information, please contact Dr. Veerachat Petpisit, Marketing Director, TheraVitae, Co., Ltd. +66(2)6644290, veerachat@theravitae. com

About TheraVitae

TheraVitae is an emerging healthcare company focused on using the patientÂs own cells to treat a variety of disorders, especially cardiovascular diseases. TheraVitae is an international company, based in Bangkok, Thailand and Kiryat Weizmann, Israel, benefiting from collaborations with eminent physicians and scientists who are affiliated with well-known medical and academic institutions.

The Company is committed to helping patients by developing and utilizing cutting-edge science at its highest standards. TheraVitae plans to launch a state-of-the-art facility for processing blood from patients in Thailand within the next year. The facility is expected to support cell-based products for Thailand and Southeast Asia and to develop protocols that exploit TheraVitaeÂs patented technology to treat other serious medical conditions.

Additional Information on Cell Therapy

More information can be obtained from www. theravitae. com or www. vescell. com or contact TheraVitae Hotline at (66) 02.664.4395-6 based in Bangkok, Thailand.

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KLEWIN BREAKS GROUND ON 718,000 Square Foot "FAST TRACK" CASINO TO BE COMPLETED IN 18 MONTHS

2011-08-05T06:22:00.000-07:00

KLEWIN BREAKS GROUND ON 718,000 Square Foot "FAST TRACK" CASINO TO BE COMPLETED IN 18 MONTHS

NIAGARA FALLS, NY (PRWEB) July 23, 2004 -- Klewin Building Company, based in Norwich, Connecticut, broke ground recently on a new "fast-tracked" Casino. Located in Niagara Falls, New York, the facility is a 718,000 square foot, 26-story Spa Hotel which will house 600 rooms, three restaurants, a full service spa, a multipurpose theater and 35,000 square feet of gaming and is estimated for completion in just 18 months.

NIAGARA FALLS, NY (PRWEB) July 24, 2004

Klewin Building Company, based in Norwich, Connecticut, broke ground recently on a new "fast-tracked" Casino. Located in Niagara Falls, New York, the facility is a 718,000 square foot, 26-story Spa Hotel which will house 600 rooms, three restaurants, a full service spa, a multipurpose theater and 35,000 square feet of gaming and is estimated for completion in just 18 months.

Sound unlikely? Not to Klewin or to the multitude of clients for which they have successfully completed over six million square feet of construction to date at a pace sometimes far exceeding Âfast-tracking;Â to be coined Âflash-tracking.Â

The company gives much of the credit to Âthe skills and dedication of our employees, subcontractors and consultants working on the jobÂ and it is clear these projects would not get completed on time without a significant team effort. To complete the Niagara Falls Spa Hotel, Klewin and its partners will have crews working 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. According to Keith Kabeary, Klewin Project Executive, ÂThe speed with which we have completed the other phases of this project and that we are already breaking ground on the Spa Hotel is really unheard of. Eighteen short months from now, this space will hold a beautiful 26-story, 718,000 square foot resort. It is literally going to be transformed before our eyes.Â

According to G. Michael ÂMickeyÂ Brown, CEO of the Seneca Niagara Gaming Corporation which operates the complex, ÂThroughout the construction of the entire complex Klewin has provided a professional partnership that has allowed us meet and surpass our goals. Whether it has been Âfast-trackÂ or traditional construction, they have consistently demonstrated they are the best construction firm out there. TheyÂre professional, theyÂre safe and they pay attention to detail. WeÂre proud to have them managing the next phase of construction, the Spa Hotel, and look forward to going from groundbreaking to ribbon cutting in record time.Â

In a joint statement released by Charles R. Klewin and Michael J. DÂAmato, they stated: ÂOnce again Klewin is at the forefront of providing exceptional quality and return on investment to our clients. When completed, in 18 months, this Spa Hotel will be a beacon for tourism from all over the Northeast and an architectural and engineering marvel. It will celebrate the past while providing state of the art amenities. We are proud to be helping the Seneca Nation achieve their goals.Â

Under a design build contract, Klewin constructed Phase I of the Seneca Niagara Casino, 333,000 square feet in just 100 days earning the praise of both the Seneca Tribe and, regional and state officials.

Charles R. Klewin, the company founder, currently serves as Chairman of the Board and remains active in the daily operations of the company. Michael J. D' Amato is responsible for all aspects of company operations. Mr. D' Amato has more than twenty-five years experience in the design and construction industry.

Klewin Building Company is an award winning, nationally recognized, leader in delivering demanding and unusual construction projects. Dedicated to providing the highest quality services in a professional manner, Klewin has been consistently recognized as a leader in the healthcare, education, entertainment, industrial, and office and residential construction markets.

Founded by Charles Klewin in 1982, the firm is a privately held construction management corporation. In 1986 they were awarded the Foxwoods Resort Casino project in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Since then they have constructed many diversified projects for both public and private entities. Klewin consistently ranks among the largest construction management companies in the country and has earned many national recognitions, including: Inc. MagazineÂs Entrepreneur of the Year (1989), US Army Corps of Engineers Constructor of the Year (1998), Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Award (2000) and New York Construction News Top Project honors (2002).

Headquartered in Norwich, Connecticut Klewin has created eye-catching projects throughout the country and has offices in Massachusetts, Florida and New York. Their mission is to provide services based on the principals of Trust, Partnership, Service, Quality and Integrity.

Additional information can be found at WWW. KLEWIN. COM.

Color photographs are available for publication.

CONTACT: Peter Barhydt

Aberdeen Associates

203-618-1709

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Buying a Horse Trailer - Considerations to Guarantee the Safety of Your Horse

2011-08-03T06:20:00.000-07:00

Buying a Horse Trailer - Considerations to Guarantee the Safety of Your Horse

There are certain things you should consider when buying a new horse trailer. After all, you want make sure that you’re getting a safe, quality trailer that meets the needs of your horse(s), as well as your own needs.

Southern Pines, NC (PRWEB) September 14, 2006

The first and foremost thing you should consider when shopping for a new horse trailer is your horse(s). Keep in mind that horses are claustrophobic by nature. Therefore, a trailer with plenty of room, light, and ventilation will create less stress on the horse. In turn, the horse will load more easily and will travel more comfortably. He will also be less likely to injure himself and will be less likely to suffer from stress-related health problems such as shipping fever, dehydration, and colic.

The size of your horse is a very important factor to consider. Most likely, you don’t enjoy being cramped-up in tight quarters when you travel. And, neither does your horse! If the horse doesn’t have enough room to move its legs forward and sideways, it could lose its balance while moving.

Narrow trailers and trailers with full center dividers can potentially cause the horse to scramble, because he does not have enough space to spread his legs to keep his balance. Be aware that slant load trailers are not styled for horses that are over 15.3h, and the length of the stall is not long enough to allow the horse freedom of movement. Horses over 15.3h should have at least 7 feet of stall length and 3 feet of head area - 10 feet overall.

In the past, a 7 foot tall trailer was considered extra tall. Today, however, it isn’t unusual for trailers to be 7'4" to 7'6" tall. This height should be considered for any horse over 15.3h. There should also be enough room for the horse to lower its head to remove debris (hay dust and other contaminants in the trailer) by coughing, in order to keep his respiratory tract clear.

Make sure there are no sharp edges or protrusions anywhere on the trailer. (Check both inside and out.) Look at the floor boards. These should run the length of the trailer (vertically), not across the trailer (horizontally), and there should be good support underneath.

Floor mats and ramps should be non-slip. Ramps should not be steep. If it’s a step-up trailer, the horse should be able to walk out headfirst when unloading. (Step-up trailers can be dangerous when backing the horse out, because the horse can slip under the trailer and possibly receive a major injury, as a result.)

For safer trailering, rubber torsion suspension is available on almost all newer trailers. This type of suspension greatly reduces the amount of shock. As a result, the horse absorbs less shock through the floor of the trailer, thereby reducing stress to the horse. Also, if the trailer should have a flat tire, rubber torsion suspension allows the remaining three wheels to maintain the trailer until you can get to a safe place to change the tire.

Quick-release mechanisms on all tie rings, center dividers, chest bars, and butt bars are a must-have for safety and convenience. Construction material and all other parts should be strong enough to hold up to the largest, strongest horse you will be hauling. In fact, the strength of the trailer, not its weight, should be your first priority, if you have large horses to haul. How well will the trailer hold up to a panicky horse or in a traffic accident?

Now that you’ve taken into consideration the needs of your horse(s), it’s time to consider your own needs. Do you need a trailer for hauling horses long distances or short distances? If you’ll be frequently traveling long distances, will you need a dressing room for showing or a gooseneck for sleeping? Are you comfortable towing a large rig across the country? (Keep in mind that, once you’ve chosen the right horse trailer for you, you’ll need to buy a tow vehicle to pull the trailer.)

About EquiSpirit

EquiSpirit Horse Trailers are a culmination of twenty years of trailer experience and research, and a lifetime of love and observation of horses. Owners Tom and Neva Scheve literally wrote the book on horse trailers — The Complete Guide to Buying, Maintaining, and Servicing a Horse Trailer. EquiSpirit is designed from the horses' point of view with extra safety features added for the human friends who travel along.

EquiSpirit Horse Trailers come in 2, 3, 4 and 6 horse models. To learn more go to www. EquiSpirit. com or contact 877-575-1771 or email.

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Exosect And Boyut FT Ltd Join Forces Against Stored Product Pests

2011-08-01T18:26:00.000-07:00

Exosect And Boyut FT Ltd Join Forces Against Stored Product Pests

Exosect, a leading provider of environmentally conscious insect pest control, today announced that it will be working in partnership with Boyut FT Ltd, a leading importer and distributor of agrochemicals and bio control products to develop Exosect’s innovative Exosex Auto-Confusion system designed to control the population of stored product moths, in warehouses across Turkey.

(PRWEB) July 7, 2006

Head-quartered in Istanbul, Turkey, Boyut FT Ltd specialises in the importing, distribution and registration of agrochemical and bio control technologies. By using a well-established network of distributors, Boyut FT Ltd has been able to position itself as a key player in the Turkish market.

Exosect will commence work with Boyut FT Ltd using the Exosex SPL Auto-Confusion system in stored products, concentrating specifically on the Indian Meal Moth, which is a particular problem in sultanas. One female can lay up to 400 eggs after mating with up to five generations per year in some locations. The life cycle depends on temperature, taking two to six months in temperate zones and three to four weeks in warm climates. The larvae spin silken threads as they feed and crawl, joining food particles together causing damage to crop depicted by unsightly webbing, cast skins and frass (faecal pellets).

“Having established our position within the Turkish market, we now have the scope to direct our focus towards such innovative and novel approaches to pest control like Exosex SPL.” States Evren Bulay, Managing Director of Boyut FT Ltd. He continues, “The Indian Meal Moth is a major pest of stored products, and is one of the main species affecting stored sultanas. Turkey is one of the worlds largest producer and exporter of Sultana’s and this industry is constantly looking for effective alternatives to control this pest, Exosect’s Exosex system provides a unique delivery method that can be used as part of a successful Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme.”

Exosex SPL uses a synthetic female sexual pheromone to attract males into a dispenser where electrostatic Entostat powder, also combined with the pheromone, is stored. The powder adheres to the males and a state of ‘Auto-Confusion’ results -- their sensors are overwhelmed, they cannot detect females, they act as a false sexual lure for other males, the mating cycle breaks down and the pest population crashes.

Martin Brown, Managing Director at Exosect comments, “Boyut FT Ltd has extensive knowledge in the registration and marketing of new technologies in this market. We are delighted to be working in conjunction with them. The Exosex system has proven to be very effective in other storage situations such as tobacco, cereal and confectionary and we hope that with their help the Exosex SPL system will become a success in this market.”

About Exosect

Exosect Limited was formed in 2001 to commercialise patented innovative pest control technology. Focussing primarily on R&D, Exosect has developed a range of delivery systems based on the concept of attractants and active ingredients, including biologicals, formulated with patented powder carrier systems. Specialising in IPM based, environmentally acceptable pest control products, markets include crop protection (agriculture and horticulture), stored product, amenity landscape and public health. More on Exosect: www. exosect. com

Editor’s Notes

Further information on Exosect – including interviews, demonstrations, users’ stories and site visits – is available from:

Lynsey Thorp / Spencer Butt

Exosect Press Office at MCC International Ltd

Tel: 01962 888 100 / Fax: 01962 888 125

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Man Bites Shark: Summer Thriller "Open Water" Inspires Award-Winning Cookbook Author and Chef to Skewer Shark

2011-07-31T20:11:00.000-07:00

Man Bites Shark: Summer Thriller "Open Water" Inspires Award-Winning Cookbook Author and Chef to Skewer Shark

As the hit Sundance movie "Open Water" chronicling the plight of a scuba-diving couple abandoned in shark-infested waters opens nationally this month, the thriller is likely to prompt the same terror of sharks seen upon the 1975 release of Steven Spielberg's "Jaws." However, award-winning cookbook author and chef Andrew Dornenburg asserts that it's possible to overcome a fear of sharks: by biting one first.

New York, NY (PRWEB) August 3, 2004

As the summer thriller ÂOpen WaterÂ about a scuba-diving couple accidentally abandoned in shark-infested waters opens nationally this month, the indie film (based on a true story) is likely to prompt the same terror of sharks seen nearly 30 years ago with the release of the blockbuster ÂJaws.Â But award-winning author Andrew Dornenburg asserts that itÂs possible to develop a love of shark by taking a delicious bite of one first.

The best-selling author of five culinary books and a former firefighter whoÂs cooked everything from wild bear to prairie oysters, Dornenburg has several tips for conquering shark in the kitchen:

Despite sharkÂs reputation as a killer, itÂs actually a healthy white meat that is naturally low in fat as well as economical. The taste of shark can be compared to swordfish, in that it has a meaty, steaky texture with a delicate, slightly sweet flavor. Shark is typically sold in steaks. Cut out any dark-colored pieces, which taste bitter. The steaks can be cooked whole, or cut into cubes and skewered. Coat shark in lemon juice or soak in milk for 30 minutes before cooking to neutralize any slight odor. Shark is best served grilled, which makes it ideal to enjoy during the summer barbecue season. It can handle a bit of seasoning (including bold flavors such as bacon, basil, garlic or lemon), and can be substituted in most swordfish recipes. Most important: Do not overcook shark, because the meat will become dry. Cook shark just until its meat turns opaque.

Dornenburg is available for interviews and on-air cooking demonstrations. He has cooked professionally at top restaurants in New York City (Judson Grill, March) and Boston (Biba, East Coast Grill) and currently runs his own catering company which has fed everyone from actress Shirley MacLaine to Naked Angels Theater Company (whose members include Matthew Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Marisa Tomei). Previous media appearances include ÂToday,Â CNBC, CNN, Oxygen, PBS, and local television shows across North America.

Dornenburg has been called half of Âthe brightest young author team on the culinary scene todayÂ on NPR, and his books include Becoming a Chef (the 1996 James Beard Award winner out in a 2003 revised edition marking its 100,000th copy in print), Culinary Artistry, Dining Out, and ChefÂs Night Out. His latest, The New American Chef, was a Finalist for the 2004 International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Cookbook Award. His Web site www. becomingachef. com has attracted more than 10,000 subscribers across North America and around the world to his free monthly e-Newsletter.

Grilled Skewers of Pesto-Rubbed Shark Wrapped with Bacon

Serves 4

4 shark steaks, about 1/2 lb. per serving

4 T. prepared pesto (Italian basil sauce)

8 strips bacon, cut in half

1. Prepare the grill, so that the grill is about 6-8 inches above the coals. Soak wooden skewers (about 6-8 inches long) in water.

2. Trim away any dark-colored parts from the shark steaks. If there is any slight odor, soak steaks in milk for 20-30 minutes.

3. Cut each shark steak into four two-ounce chunks. Lightly salt and pepper shark. Coat each chunk of shark with pesto.

4. Wrap one-half slice of bacon around each chunk, and place four chunks onto each skewer.

5. Place shark skewers on grill. Grill until shark is opaque and bacon is golden brown. (If bacon browns too quickly, lift grill slightly higher to prevent burning.)

Serve shark skewers with a seasonal vegetable, and rice or creamy polenta.

Contact Information:

Karen Page

212-969-0020

KarenAPage@aol. com

Www. newamericanchef. com

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Will Gambling Stocks Break One Hundred Billion Dollars ?

2011-07-30T18:35:00.000-07:00

Will Gambling Stocks Break One Hundred Billion Dollars?

GBGC. com compiles an index of the worlds leading gambling stocks by market capitalisation. Currently the index is worth US$95bn. Will it reach US$100bn?

(PRWEB) April 17, 2004

ÂGambling stocks continue to outperform the Dow by a significant margin on the expectation that governments worldwide are deregulating their gambling laws,Â says Warwick Bartlett of Global Betting & Gaming Consultants who compile the GBGC-50 index of leading stocks by market capitalisation.

International Game Technology (IGT) leads the surge with a market cap of U. S $16,214.3 up from U. S $7126.8 in only 12 months.

They are followed by MGM - Mirage in second place and HarrahÂs Entertainment in third. The top three stocks in the GBGC-50 are all Vegas based.

In at fourth is Hilton International plc the London based hotelier. That managed the Hilton brand outside the U. S. The worldÂs largest bookmaker Ladbrokes now accounts for 59.4% of Hilton profits and qualifies for the first time to become a GBGC-50 stock.

Best performer over 3 months has been Aristocrat up 100% following key approvals from three gaming commissions in the US.

Worst performer over 12months is Churchill Downs down 12.24%.

The rise of U..K Sportingbet and AustriaÂs Bet & Win reflect the about turn of Internet betting profitability as more people go on line throughout the world.

The big question is sustainability will the index surge a further 5% to reach a total market cap of U. S $100 billion?

Â Probably will but where do we go from there?Â said Warwick Bartlett GBGCÂs lead partner.

ÂIGT is selling on a PE of nearly 40 which is quite demanding and in the UK William Hill is selling on a PE of 18 so its our view that we are in for a period of consolidationÂ said Warwick Bartlett

Leading GBGC Components by Market Cap 5 April 2003

Company Symbol 5 Apr 04(US$m) 5 Jan 04(US$m) 6 Oct 03(US$m) 7 Apr 03(US$m) Position5 Jan 04

1 International Game Technology igt 16,214.3 12,677.8 10,085.5 7,128.8 1

2 MGM-Mirage mgg 7,792.5 6,402.9 6,105.8 4,920.9 2

3 Harrah's Entertainment het 6,553.4 6,003.7 4,914.8 4,146.5 3

4 Hilton Group hg. l 6,503.1 n/a n/a n/a n/a

5 Mandalay Resorts mbg 4,207.7 3,271.3 2,710.0 1,861.8 7

6 Caesars Entertainment czr 4,042.3 3,573.3 2,970.0 2,197.8 4

7 William Hill wmh. l 3,998.8 3,515.6 2,343.1 1,571.1 5

8 Rank Group rnk. l 3,601.2 3,075.9 2,829.4 2,289.4 8

9 Tabcorp Holdings tah. ax 3,592.0 3,370.7 3,110.0 2,391.4 6

10 GTECH Holdings Corp. gtk 3,447.7 2,976.3 2,663.1 1,957.8 9

11 Wynn Resorts wynn 2,835.5 2,148.9 1,450.8 1,248.4 10

12 Station Casinos stn 2,719.5 1,793.6 1,858.2 1,233.5 11

13 Heiwa Corporation 6412.f 1,948.5 1,783.2 1,874.1 1,816.7 12

14 Tab Ltd tab. ax 1,598.2 1,583.1 1,018.2 855.6 13

15 Boyd Gaming byd 1,583.5 1,092.8 924.7 807.6 14

16 Alliance Gaming agi 1,417.3 1,029.5 915.4 629.1 15

17 Aristocrat Leisure all. ax 1,291.9 659.3 612.5 444.1 27

18 Scientific Games Corp sgms 1,239.5 1,020.3 733.2 325.0 16

19 Stanley Leisure sly. l 1,139.6 937.1 762.3 573.9 20

20 Penn Gaming penn 1,118.2 947.6 867.8 725.6 19

21 Kerzner International kzl 1,099.3 959.4 857.4 558.5 18

22 Argosy Gaming Co agy 1,059.7 742.1 693.7 541.4 24

23 WMS Industries wms 1,040.2 895.4 802.4 403.2 22

24 Aztar azr 994.0 900.0 648.0 532.2 21

25 Ameristar Casinos asca 956.0 713.2 702.9 350.8 25

Source: GBGC Analysis Â gbgc. com

Corporate File

Ã¼ There are now 23 gambling stocks around the globe with a market cap of in excess of US$1bn. Congratulations to Aristocrat Leisure (all. ax), Stanley Leisure (sly. l), Penn Gaming (penn), Kerzner International (kzl), Argosy Gaming Co (agy) and WMS Industries (wms) all of whose market caps have surpassed US$1bn during the past quarter. All members of the GBGC 50 now have a market cap of over US$100m, Monarch Casino (mcri) being the smallest component at US$138.1m. The average market cap is now US$1.867bn with International Gaming Technology (IGT) remaining by far and away the largest gambling stock on the planet with a market cap of US$16.2bn;

Ã¼ Congratulations to William Hill (wmh. l) who joined the exclusive ranks of the blue-chip FTSE 100 on 1 April replacing Amersham due to the merger of healthcare group with US giant General Electric. The bookmaker, which listed on the London market in June 2002, has 1,586 branches in the UK as well as telephone gambling and interactive divisions. Pre-tax profits rose to Â£201.7m during the year to 30 December 2003 from Â£141.4m during the previous year;

Ã¼ 2004 is the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Estate, the Trustees of TattersallÂs. On 5 April the Trustees of the Estate of the late George Adams have decided that TattersallÂs will progress towards an Australian Stock Exchange listing and surely make the GBGC 50 upon their entry;

Ã¼ Welcome to Hilton (hg. l) who recently disclosed annual profits of Â£360.6m. Although this represented a slight fall from Â£361.4m during 2002 the Ladbrokes arm of the business accounted for 59.4% up from 41.3% the previous year making the stock eligible to join the GBGC 50. Hilton replaces Lottomatica (ltt. mi) who drop out of the GBGC 50 with a market cap of US$101.1m;

Ã¼ MGM Mirage (mgm) upped its bid on 8 April to US$555m for London-based Wembley (wmy. l), owner of a Rhode Island dog racing track and video slot centre and greyhound tracks in Wimbledon, Manchester, Birmingham, Oxford and Portsmouth in the UK. In addition Wembley is the parent of Aurora, the Colorado-based Wembley USA, which owns one horse track and three greyhound racing tracks in Colorado. Under the terms of the bid MGM Mirage would pay US$15.46 for each Wembley share, up from its previous bid of US$490m. The higher bid was placed little over a week after BLB Investors made an offer of US$525m. On 5 April WembleyÂs market cap was US$546.9m.

NB. Half of BLB Investors is owned by Starwood Capital, a real-estate investment firm affiliated with the company that owns the Westin and Sheraton hotel chains. The other half is divided between Kerzner International (kzl) and Waterford Group, companies that partnered in developing Mohegan Sun casino in Connecticut.

Ã¼ On 8 April Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (gcd. v) announced that it had completed the purchase of Hastings Entertainment, through a wholly owned subsidiary 686486 BC Ltd., from Woodbine Entertainment Group. The purchase price was based on an enterprise value of Can$20.1m. Hastings Entertainment operates Hastings Racecourse, a landmark thoroughbred racetrack located in Vancouver;

Ã¼ On 17 March Shuffle Master (shfl) announced a 3-for-2 stock split. The additional shares will be issued on April 16, 2004 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 5, 2004. Each shareholder will receive one additional share of Shuffle Master common stock for every two shares owned. The decision responded to the positive investor interest in Shuffle Master stock;

Ã¼ During March by the Illinois Gaming Board selected Isle of Capri's (ISLE) US$518m bid to build a casino in Rosemont. However, just a couple of weeks later an investigation was announced Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich;

Ã¼ On 11 March MTR Gaming Group (mntg) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Speakeasy Gaming of Fremont., completed its purchase of the assets of Binion's Horseshoe Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas and entered into a Joint Operating License Agreement with an affiliate of Harrah's Entertainment (het) pursuant to which Harrah's will serve as the primary day-to-day operator of the property on an interim basis. The purchase price of the property is US$20m is subject to an increase of US$5m if, at the termination of the Joint Operating Agreement, Harrah's has achieved certain operational milestones. Separately, the Company purchased a parcel of ground for US$1.8m which was previously leased for US$232.5k per year. The Joint Operating Agreement will have an initial term of one year, which Harrah's may extend for up to an additional two years;

Ã¼ On 9 March Aristocrat Leisure (all. ax) received key product approvals from the gaming commissions in three of the largest gaming jurisdictions in North America: New Jersey, Mississippi and Nevada, for games such as ÂMr CashmanÂ, ÂKing of the NileÂ, ÂWild AmazonÂ and ÂWild CougarÂ;

Ã¼ On 23 February Tabcorp Holdings (tax. ax), launched a fresh takeover bid for rival Tab Ltd (tab. ax) offering AUS$2.03bn. This new bid was anticipated following a five-month battle with Queensland-based UNiTAB who had placed a AUS$2.0bn bid on the table to beat Tabcorp's own initial offer of AUS$1.9bn. UNiTAB responded with a AUS2.1bn bid but New South Wales Racing accepted the Tabcorp bid rejecting UNiTAB's AUS$2.1 billion proposal. On 1 March New South Wales state government announced that it would be asking the state's racing authority to advise it of the means used to reject UNiTABÂs bid. Tabcorp cleared this regulatory hurdle but UNiTAB is still considering whether to respond by increasing its bid for Tab Ltd.

Notes to editors.

1. GBGC is a specialist consultancy to the gambling industry.

2. GBGC produced the twice-yearly Global Gambling Report some 700 pages on the global economy. Every major gambling corporation purchases it.

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Healthcare organisations across the globe are beginning to plan and embrace integrated solutions

2011-07-28T14:45:00.000-07:00

Healthcare organisations across the globe are beginning to plan and embrace integrated solutions

Research and Markets have announced the addition of the ÂMarket Forecast 2004 Report: Global integrated Hospital Information Systems (iHIS)Â report to their offering.

(PRWEB) April 18, 2004

With the growing trend to create Âpaper-lessÂ and Âfilm-lessÂ environments, healthcare organisations across the globe are beginning to plan and embrace integrated solutions. TekPlus believes that by 2007 the integrated Hospital Information Systems (iHIS) market will be the biggest segment of the total HIS and PACS markets. TekPlus expects the Global iHIS market to reach $12.5 billion by 2007.

The iHIS solutions enables a healthcare organisation to ;

Automate workflow with fully integrated patient, financial and clinical systems. Provide better patient care with improved real-time access to patient records. Provide better-informed decision-making processes. Reduce human errors. Free some of the clinician's time spent on paper records for better patient-care Justify their IT expenditure with better return on investment. Reduce their long Âwaiting periodsÂ.

The Hospital Information System (HIS) is formed by many systems that can be broadly divided into - Patient Data Record (PDR) systems, Financial Information Systems (FIS) and integrated Hospital Information Systems (iHIS). Eventually, iHIS will absorb PDR, FIS and many other smaller segments resulting in a stronger solution. Though this will take some years to happen, TekPlus believes that over time Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) will also loose its individuality and will become an inseparable module of iHIS. A radical revenue shift in the segments is resulting into a stronger iHIS market with very good growth rates. The TekPlus report on ÂGlobal iHIS MarketÂ sheds light on this active migration from point HIS solutions to integrated solutions. TekPlus believes that integration of IT assets ensures better patient care with fast, real-time medical diagnosis and treatment.

The ÂGLOBAL iHIS MARKETÂ report by TekPlus observes the diversities of the iHIS markets across the world. The regions covered for this report are: AMERICAS (USA; Canada; and Latin America), EMEA (Germany; France; Italy; UK; Spain; Benelux; Scandinavia; Rest of Western Europe; Central, Eastern and Southern Europe and Middle East and Africa) and ASIA. The report provides regional forecasts, trends, drivers, competitive analysis and issues related to the market growth.

For a complete index of this report click on http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/63196 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/63196)

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TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING: EVEN MARATHONERS FACE HEALTH RISKS WARN BOSTON UNIVERSITY EXPERTS

2011-07-28T10:16:00.000-07:00

TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING: EVEN MARATHONERS FACE HEALTH RISKS WARN BOSTON UNIVERSITY EXPERTS

(PRWEB) April 10, 2003 - Marathon runners who train too hard or arrive at the race ill-

Prepared can put themselves at risk for injuries or dehydration, say health experts at Boston University's Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.

"Marathon runners and elite athletes are sometimes people who think they need to feel pain or discomfort to have a really tough and rewarding workout," says James Onate, an assistant professor of athletic training at Sargent College. "The mentality that more is better can be dangerous."

Marathon runners may risk long and short-term health problems from training sessions that are too long or too frequent. Stress fractures and strained muscles are commonly reported injuries. Athletes may also report hip or knee pain that develops because the constant pounding of their feet on the pavement creates forces that run up through the body.

"Oftentimes, these minor injuries are left untreated until something more serious occurs, such as a stress fracture. The minor injuries may also contribute to articular cartilage degeneration and possibly early onset of osteoarthritis," explains Onate.

Athletes who are conscientious during training still need to prepare properly for race day.

"Proper hydration is beneficial for athletes who want to maximize their performance," says Robbie Durschlag, assistant professor of nutrition at Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. "But drinking enough water is also essential for preventing heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and more serious medical complications."

"The thing about dehydration is that it can happen to even the most well-trained and conditioned athlete," explains Onate. "Runners need to stay hydrated during the days and hours leading up to the race, through the race, and afterward."

Onate warns that athletes must also acclimate to the warmer temperatures of some race locations. For example, a runner who trains in the northeast but races in warmer climates, like Arizona or Florida, must compensate by increasing water and electrolyte intake and arriving days, and possibly weeks, before the race to properly acclimate to the environmental surroundings.

Durschlag and Onate agree that athletes competing in a marathon should drink a sports drink through the duration of the event. The carbohydrate in the drink improves performance by delaying the onset of fatigue. The sodium improves the taste of the drink.

Ideally, the drink should contain 10 to 20 grams of carbohydrate and 120 to 170 milligams of sodium per 8 ounces. Athletes should consume approximately 2 to 5 cups of the drink every hour. Thirst, headache, weakness, muscle cramps and decreased performance are signs that dehydration is already at work.

Boston University's Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is an institution of higher education and research whose premier academic programs prepare dynamic health professionals and whose research and leadership is the health and rehabilitation sciences is actively shaping health care. For more information about Sargent College and to learn about their degree programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, communication disorders, health sciences, athletic training, nutrition, and rehabilitation counseling, visit http://www. bu. edu/sargent (http://www. bu. edu/sargent).

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America’s State Legislatures, County Officials & Mayors Ask Congress to Reauthorize Diesel Emissions Reduction Act

2011-07-28T01:50:00.000-07:00

America’s State Legislatures, County Officials & Mayors Ask Congress to Reauthorize Diesel Emissions Reduction Act

National Organizations Endorse Clean Diesel Upgrade Program At Annual Meetings

Washington, DC (Vocus) August 5, 2010

Cited as one of the few actions that will have immediate environmental benefits in all 50 states, the national organizations that represent America’s state legislatures, county officials and mayors endorsed the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) and requested that Congress reauthorize the program for another five years.

In recent weeks, DERA reauthorization has been endorsed at separate national meetings by the:
National Conference of State Legislatures National Association of Counties U. S. Conference of Mayors

“From our state capitals to our city halls, America’s elected officials are speaking with a united voice in asking Congress to reauthorize this successful program,” said Allen Schaeffer, the executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, a non-profit organization that is leading the effort to promote clean diesel technologies.

“The fact that the three largest national organizations representing these officials support DERA is a tribute to its success over the past five years and the need to continue upgrading the existing 11 million older diesel engines. These officials have seen firsthand the environmental benefits of DERA and understand the important work that still must be done to address air quality issues.”

DERA was created by Congress in 2005 to improve America’s air quality by upgrading and modernizing older diesel engines and equipment through engine replacements and the application of new exhaust emissions filters and catalysts. These retrofits reduce emission in older engines by up to 90 percent.

U. S. Senators Thomas Carper (D-DE) and George Voinovich (R-OH) are drafting legislation to reauthorize DERA for five more years. Without reauthorization, it will expire in 2011.

Nationally, DERA is supported by a unique coalition of more than 150 environmental and public health organizations, and industry representatives. The Diesel Technology Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting clean diesel technologies. Forum members include engine and vehicle manufacturers, diesel fuel refiners, and manufacturers of emissions control devices. For more information about the Forum, visit our web site at www. dieselforum. org.

DTF Daily and Weekly National News Summaries are distributed electronically as a service of the Diesel Technology Forum. To receive the DTF Daily News Alert and/or the DTF Weekly News Summary by email send a request to shansen(at)dieselforum(dot)org.

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JoinTheDot™ Day: Joining Dots Across Los Angeles

2011-07-27T07:17:00.000-07:00

JoinTheDot™ Day: Joining Dots Across Los Angeles

On Tuesday, October 21st, 2008, JoinTheDot™ hit the streets of Los Angeles for their What's Your Message to the Next President? campaign. Visiting a range of locations throughout the city, they captured the hopes of the people in preparation for the November 4th presidential election.

Los Angeles (PRWEB) November 11, 2008

The messages that have been coming into JoinTheDot's website become part of a unique work of art-in-the-making. Two unique presidential portraits are being created for the project using millions of hand-drawn dots. People sign up for a free dot in the portrait of their favorite candidate, and their messages are attached. This unique method of art known as pointillism uses millions of tiny hand-drawn dots to create one larger image. Together, the voices of the people make up "the big picture."

JoinTheDot™, a partner of Rock the Vote and legendary event organizer, Ken Kragen, teamed up with their sponsor American Airlines for JoinTheDot™ Day, a day that would bring the portraits into the real world to capture the hopes, dreams and experiences of the American people. Beginning the day at the Los Angeles International Airport's American Airlines terminal, JoinTheDot™ quickly became an instant attraction, where dozens of people waited in line to express their message to the next president. Each message was unique, discussing such matters as education, health care and the environment. As each person spoke, the voice of the people became stronger.

After leaving LAX, JoinTheDot™, went to hear a new voice: the voice of the youth at Garfield Senior High School in the Bell Gardens area of Los Angeles. The largely Hispanic group gave both riveting and emotional messages. Addressing a range of issues, from education and immigration to the environment and same sex marriage, the students opened up about their own hardships. One student discussed the lack of desks, chairs and books at the school while another expressed sorrow over a teenage friend who had passed away due to a lack of health care. One particularly strong message was from a young man who said, "Some of my friends are undocumented and I just feel bad that the way I can do it, they can't. I think we should give them a chance". Throughout JoinTheDot's visit, there were both tears and laughter, showing that this group of soon-to-be voters will represent a new perspective in the upcoming election.

Another stop was the Reach Back LA community center in Watts, an area greatly afflicted with gang violence and poverty. At the center, a group of individuals of all ages came out to express their hopes for the next president. One 12 year old boy said "Obama doesn't focus on McCain, he focuses on when he becomes president, what is he going to do," while others discussed heavier issues such as the results of the immigration laws in their community - crime, poverty and gang violence.

Additional stops included 24 Hour Fitness in Century City, Grauman's Chinese Theater, and Canter's Deli. The day went off without a glitch, while providing limitless insight into the voice of the people.

Celebrity artist, David Ilan, traveled with JoinTheDot™ to physically put each individual's dot into the presidential portraits of Barack Obama or John McCain. The Smithsonian museum is in discussions with JoinTheDot™ to display the works of art following the election.

JoinTheDot™ will continue to bring together millions of people after the election to participate in the creation of the winning candidate's presidential portrait. The work of art will be an enduring freeze-frame of the hopes, dreams and experiences of the American people during this historic election.

To view the mini-documentary of the JoinTheDot™ Day and hear the unique voice of the people, please click the link: JoinTheDot (http://www. JoinTheDot. com/minidoc)

To JoinTheDot™, please go to: JoinTheDot (http://www. jointhedot. com)

For all press inquiries, please contact Cara Morrissey at Ballantines PR.

Cara Morrissey
Ballantines PR
Cara @ ballantinespr. com
310 454 3080
Ballantine PR

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Plan A Green Wedding! Eco-Friendly Favors Now Available From Beau-Coup. com

2011-07-26T05:03:00.000-07:00

Plan A Green Wedding! Eco-Friendly Favors Now Available From Beau-Coup. com

Environmentally-conscious brides and grooms can now plan for a wedding that is not only stylish and memorable but also environmentally friendly. Beaucoup Wedding Favors, Inc., has recently made a company-wide decision to develop and introduce a new line of environmentally-friendly offerings.

New York, New York (PRWEB) November 1, 2007

Consumers are rapidly becoming more aware that the manufacturing and purchasing decisions made today can have serious negative effects on future generations. Planning for any special occasion is no small task to begin with and ensuring that the events surrounding that special day take Planet Earth into consideration make it all the more challenging. Beaucoup Wedding Favors, Inc., the leading online retailer of wedding favors (http://www. beau-coup. com), baby shower gifts and party supplies for all special occasions, has recently made a company-wide decision to develop and introduce a new line of environmentally-friendly offerings.

Environmentally-friendly brides and grooms can now plan for a wedding that is not only stylish and memorable but also healthy for the world at large. Beau-Coup. com has already been simplifying wedding planning through their unique line of wedding favors, excellent customer service and speedy order fulfillment. Winnie Ying, director of marketing, is pleased that her company is able to encourage new couples and their families to promote eco-friendly celebrations, but realizes education must go hand-in-hand with the new offerings for ideal results.

"In addition to being timely, our green favors are simple yet elegant. Best of all, they reflect the couple's love of the earth."

Beau-Coup. com's eco initiative had a clear goal in mind - to preserve wedding traditions while providing a modern "green" option for their customers. The natural sinamay envelopes, for example, faithfully replace standard paper envelopes with an all-natural and environmentally-friendly fiber alternative. Rather than littering the wedding grounds or church with paper confetti, Beau-Coup. com offers a water soluble, biodegradable substitute that can be rinsed away for a worry-free clean up. Also biodegradable are their all-natural jute wine bags and beautifully scented lavender wedding rice.

Beau-Coup. com's line of eco-friendly green wedding favors (http://www. beau-coup. com) and gifts are extremely popular. Mini floral favor bags are made with textured mulberry paper and perfected with hand pressed natural flower petals and greenery. Also wonderfully unique are the personalized plantable seed cards which send the wedding guests home with a custom made card attached to special handmade paper that has wildflower seeds embedded in it for them to grow in their own garden or windowsill providing a lasting memory of your special day. Another customer favorite is the mini lucky bamboo plant which is believed to bring good fortune to all who possess it.

Always innovative, Beau-Coup. com continues to offer its customers a variety of options that can suit any wedding and a host of other family-related special occasions. The introduction of their green product line sees them continuing to lead the way in an online market they helped to invent. For more information please visit Beau-Coup. com Wedding Favors today!

About Beaucoup Wedding Favors, Inc:
Beaucoup Wedding Favors, Inc. was founded with the mission of filling a gap in the wedding and party favors industry for unique and elegant favors. Beau-Coup. com's strength in merchandising and its eye-catching website make it a valuable destination on the web for couples and families looking for one of a kind favors and gifts as well as an enjoyable shopping experience. Their online store is backed by a friendly and knowledgeable customer support team whose goal is to provide unparalleled service to help relieve some of the stress involved in wedding and other party planning.

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New idMatch Software Solves Name and Identity Matching Problems

2011-07-25T17:45:00.000-07:00

New idMatch Software Solves Name and Identity Matching Problems

IdMatch's new product, a Multi-Cultural Phonetic Name Search Technology, resolves niggling identity match problems, automatically correcting for cultural differences and linguistic characteristics.

Santa Clara, CA (PRWEB) March 27, 2008

idMatch's new product, a Multi-Cultural Phonetic Name Search Technology, resolves niggling identity match problems, automatically correcting for cultural differences and linguistic characteristics.

"In almost any industry, being unable to find a particular entity in a database, or finding the wrong one, can lead to considerable costs or even a compromise on security," says AKH Baig, Founder/CEO of idMatch Systems. "idMatch's software automatically and accurately processes names from multiple cultures, thanks to advanced statistical models and fuzzy name-recognition technology."

Baig developed idMatch after he observed repeated problems in identity matching during his career in the technology and consulting industry. A cutting edge product far superior to any other identity matching software in the market, idMatch (available online at http://www. idMatchSystems. com (http://www. idMatchSystems. com)) works with personal names, corporate names, addresses, identity numbers like SSNs, phone and account numbers, and other identity information.

With names in particular, idMatch comes up trumps. Many forms or voice recognition products refuse to recognize special characters, such as apostrophes (as in O'Connor), hyphens (as in Al-Walid), or prefixes (as "van" in van Cleef). idMatch solves this problem by fetching an optimal number of records based on the user's search tolerance and the Search Name.

Thus, for example, idMatch enables recognition of a name pronounced "Huan" as "Juan," or cultural variants such as Ebrahim and Abraham, or qualifiers such as "II" or "Jr." The scoring algorithms are highly sophisticated, and the results are comparable to human linguistic experts specializing in the culture of the name's origin. "With idMatch," says Baig, "you never have to miss another critical identity match."

About idMatch Systems:
IdMatch Systems is a global software product development company that offers products in the vertical space of information retrieval with specialization in intelligent name and identity searching and matching software technology. It also provides legacy system to idMatch system migration and consulting services. idMatch Systems provides solutions to a variety of industries including government, law enforcement, banking and finance, healthcare, travel and insurance.

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

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Yoga Intensive is a Transformational Experience

2011-07-25T14:56:00.000-07:00

Yoga Intensive is a Transformational Experience

The Denver Institute of Yoga program has been a transformational experience for many students.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) August 21, 2006

The Yoga Teacher’s Training and Intensive provided by the Denver Institute of Yoga has been a transformational experience for the many students who have completed the course in the past. The program, which is registered with the national Yoga Alliance, is 220 hours of yoga study and practice over five months covering all aspects of yoga.

"Having the opportunity to spend 13 hours per week on my own yoga practice in this setting transformed my physical, mental and spiritual health", said former student Marcy Renton. “I felt fitter and more flexible than ever before, my mind was clearer, and I felt a deeper connection with myself. These feelings have stayed with me in the many months since taking the Yoga Intensive.”

Some students have returned to take the Yoga Intensive a second time. Laura White, a recent two time graduate, said “I didn’t think twice about doing it for a second year and I’ve had an even more fulfilling experience than I anticipated. This has been a rewarding experience in a warm and welcoming environment.”

The Yoga Intensive program covers everything from the history and philosophy of yoga to the many practices such as Pranayama breathing and meditation that are not part of mainstream yoga teaching. There is also an emphasis on anatomy and physiology and how to properly align the body to get the most benefit from each yoga pose.

“If you are thinking of becoming a yoga teacher or if you are wanting to deepen your own practice this is an efficient format offered outside regular work hours,” said program co-creator and teacher Derik Eselius. “You will deepen your own yoga practice and understanding of yoga that will likely have profound implications in all areas of your life.”

The Denver Institute of Yoga was started by Derik Eselius and Brenna Hatami in 2003 to foster the true spirit and tradition of yoga in the Denver community. This is the third time they have provided their Yoga Teacher's Training and Intensive. This year’s program begins on September 21st.

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Watch Dreamer on Big Screen July 29 at Sharon Springs Park in Cumming, GA

2011-07-23T22:50:00.000-07:00

Watch Dreamer on Big Screen July 29 at Sharon Springs Park in Cumming, GA

Cumming’s Sharon Springs Park will shine brightly on July 29, as Southern Outdoor Cinema brings the stars of the movie Dreamer to its inflatable screen for Forsyth County’s second free Movies in the Park event this summer.

Cumming, GA (PRWEB) July 27, 2006

Earlier this month, Southern Outdoor Cinema lit up Cumming’s Central Park with its first Movies in the Park screening of the film Madagascar. Now, families and neighbors can watch Kurt Russell and Dakota Fanning nurse a badly-injured race horse back to health as they repair their own father-daughter relationship.

Pre-movie activities will begin at 6 p. m. Rides on inflatable moonwalks and slides will be open for a small fee, and Abrakadoodle will be providing free arts and crafts activities for children. Dreamer will begin at dusk. Concessions will be available at the park, or moviegoers can bring a picnic to enjoy in their own chairs or on blankets. No glass containers or alcoholic beverages are allowed.

We had a tremendous crowd at our last free movie in Cumming, says Paul Murray, owner of Southern Outdoor Cinema and Movies in the Park organizer. “As a Forsyth County resident myself, I was proud to see our friends and neighbors really get out and support their community. I hope to see you all at Sharon Springs Park on July 29 for another night of films and fun.

This showing of Dreamer is free to the public, thanks to the following local sponsors: Southern Outdoor Cinema, Country Boy Trailers, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, Taylor Construction, and Abrakadoodle.

For more information and dates of future Movies in the Park screenings in other areas of metro Atlanta and north Georgia, please visit www. georgiamoviesinthepark. com.

WHAT: SOUTHERN OUTDOOR CINEMA SHOWING OF DREAMER

WHEN: JULY 29, 2006 from 6 – 11 P. M.

WHERE: SHARON SPRINGS PARK

ADMISSION COST: FREE

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Mosquito Control Experts, Professional Pet Sitters Partner to Protect Pets

2011-07-22T09:34:00.000-07:00

Mosquito Control Experts, Professional Pet Sitters Partner to Protect Pets

AMCA and NAPPS join forces to notify pet parents about heartworm disease risks

Mount Laurel, NJ (PRWEB) June 23, 2010

To raise awareness that animals, like humans, are susceptible to mosquito-borne diseases, the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) is teaming up with the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) this summer. It has been estimated that more than one million dogs in all 50 states are infected with the potentially-fatal heartworm disease – and about 70 species of mosquitoes in the United States have been found capable of transmitting the filarial worms.

“Humans have been infected in a few cases, but heartworm is not recognized as a human health problem. Foxes, raccoon and wolves can serve as sources of infection – and there is some evidence that skunks, possums and muskrats can harbor the disease,” said Joseph Conlon, AMCA Technical Advisor. “Cats are rarely found with the worms. Some studies have suggested that heartworms are usually rendered sterile in families other than canids.”

Although the mosquito host is essential for the development of the immature worms, it does not transmit them directly to pets through the bite. (Mosquitoes tend to feed on the underside of dogs, in addition to the ears and muzzle.) Immature worms leave the mosquito in a fluidic substance that is deposited on the dog’s skin. The worms then invade the hole in the skin made through the act of feeding.

“Heartworm is easily preventable in dogs by giving them heartworm preventatives provided by veterinarians,” said NAPPS President Monica Leighton. “Pets that remain outdoors for long periods of time are more likely to be exposed to heartworms. Pet parents are encouraged to be cautious about the length of time dogs are left outside, and consult with your veterinarian for advice on which repellant products to use.”

AMCA and NAPPS advise pet parents take additional measures to reduce the amount of mosquito breeding around their property:
Get rid of water-holding containers (old tires, tin cans, buckets, drums and bottles) Cover trash containers to keep out rainwater Keep drains, ditches and culverts free of weeds and trash so water drains properly Change the water in bird baths and plant pots or drip trays at least once weekly Repair leaky pipes and dripping outside faucets Ensure door and window screens fit tightly, and repair any holes Maintain short grass and well-trimmed shrubbery around the house, so adult mosquitoes will not hide in these places

About the American Mosquito Control Association
Celebrating 75 years of protecting public health in 2010, the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) is an international not-for-profit public service association. With 1,600 members worldwide, AMCA services are provided mainly to public agencies and their principal staff members engaged in mosquito control, mosquito research and related activities. The membership extends to more than 50 countries, and includes individuals and public agencies engaged in mosquito control, mosquito research and related activities. Please visit AMCA online at www. mosquito. org and follow AMCA on Twitter @AMCAupdates.

About the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters
NAPPS is a national non-profit trade association dedicated to promoting the welfare of animals. The Association aims to help the pet-owning public, those interested in pet sitting, and professionals engaged in the in-home pet care industry by fulfilling its vision statement, “To be the most respected authority in professional pet sitting.” It does so by providing the tools and support to foster the success of its members. Additionally, pet parents can benefit from NAPPS’ free resources including a disaster preparedness guide, tips on how to select a pet sitter, nationwide referral service, and quarterly teleconferences aimed to educate the pet owning public. To find a pet sitter in your area, check out NAPPS’ nationwide “Pet Sitter Locator” at www. petsitters. org. For more information on NAPPS, please follow @TheNAPPS on Twitter or find NAPPS on Facebook at facebook. com/TheNAPPS.

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Looming Workforce Shortage Pressures Long Term Care Costs, According to Research by Genworth Financial

2011-07-21T06:20:00.000-07:00

Looming Workforce Shortage Pressures Long Term Care Costs, According to Research by Genworth Financial

Not only has the cost of long term care in U. S. nursing homes, assisted living facilities and in the home increased for the fifth consecutive year, but the nation faces an impending shortage of direct-care workers, further driving up long term care costs. Those are two of the key conclusions drawn from cost of care research by Genworth Financial (NYSE:GNW).

RICHMOND, Va. (PRWEB) April 29, 2008

Each year Genworth surveys the cost of care in more than 10,000 nursing homes, assisted living facilities and home care providers in all 50 states and 90 geographic regions including the District of Columbia. This year the survey adds adult day health care findings. The most comprehensive cost analysis in the industry, it surveys three times the number of providers and offers more regional detail than similar studies, and is the only survey that provides comparative data for the past five years.

This year, Genworth's study found the price of most long term care services are rising faster than inflation, and by 2050, the nation's bill for providing long term care services is expected to top $379 billion. In 2008, the average annual price of a private nursing home room reached $76,460 nationally - more than one and a half times the average annual household income in the U. S. of $48,201(1). The most preferred form of care is in the home, and the cost of home care performed by a non-skilled home health aide remained flat in most regions of the country.

This year's Cost of Care Survey is complemented by additional research released today by Genworth entitled "A Workforce to Care for Our Aging." This study identifies an imminent shortage of caregivers as the driver of increasing long term care costs. By 2030, the number of Americans 65 years and older will double. The U. S. will need to recruit 200,000 new direct-care workers each year to meet future demand among our aging population.

Another challenge is the caregiver workforce is dwindling as it is struggling to retain its existing workforce. The turnover rate for paraprofessional long term care workers in the U. S. is disproportionately high - 13 to 18 percent higher than the overall labor workforce and 20 percent higher than other service workers.

"Unless something is done to directly address this growing care gap, not only will paying for long term care be difficult for many, but finding it may be as well," said Buck Stinson, president of Genworth Financial's Long Term Care Insurance business.

"With 78 million baby boomers set to retire in the next few decades, America faces an impending workforce crisis in the long term care industry that could strain the economy and negatively impact millions of Americans and their families," he said. "These are serious problems that require collaborative, results-oriented discussions among policymakers and stakeholders."

Key Cost of Care Findings

Following are key findings, broken out by major category:

-- Nursing Homes: The national average annual cost of a private room in a nursing home is $76,460 or $209 per day, a 17 percent increase over 2004 rates. This remains the most costly option. The most expensive average per day room rate was found in Alaska ($515) and the least expensive average per day room rate was found in Louisiana ($125).

-- Assisted Living Facilities (ALF): A private one-bedroom unit in an assisted living facility has an average annual cost of $36,090 in the U. S., a jump of 25 percent since 2004. The most expensive average unit was found in New Jersey ($4,921 per month) and the least expensive average unit was found in Arkansas ($1,981 per month).

-- Home Care: Nationally, the average hourly rate for a non-Medicare certified, state licensed home health aide is $19.18, a cost that translates to $43,884 per year for 44 hours per week of care. That's only a 4 percent increase over the hourly rate for a non-Medicare certified home health aide in 2004 of $18.43.

-- Adult Day Health Care: First year research findings indicate the average annual cost across the country for five days a week in an adult day health care facility is $15,236.

"The expense of just a few years of long term care in a facility or at home can very quickly wipe out a lifetime of savings," noted Stinson. "As most Americans prefer care in their homes, which puts a greater need on expanding home-based options, we must encourage families to start talking about long term care today and to incorporate it into their overall retirement strategy."

Regional Variations Abound

The cost of long term care varies widely by region, with costs in urban areas averaging 16 percent more than non-urban areas. In certain urban areas of New York and Missouri, costs are more than 40 percent higher. A comprehensive interactive map of all 50 states and 90 geographic regions can be accessed at: genworth. com/CostofCare.

The following chart lists the 10 regions with the highest and lowest costs for one year in a private nursing home room.

Conducted by CareScout between December 2007 and February 2008, the 2008 Cost of Care Survey provides national, state and local cost information. It is available along with the research paper "A Workforce to Care for Our Aging," at genworth. com/CostofCare.

About Genworth Financial

Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE:GNW) is a leading public Fortune 500 global financial security company. Genworth has more than $114 billion in assets and employs approximately 7,000 people in 25 countries. Its products and services help meet the investment, protection, retirement and lifestyle needs of over 15 million customers. Genworth operates through three segments: Retirement and Protection, International and U. S. Mortgage Insurance. Its products and services are offered through financial intermediaries, advisors, independent distributors and sales specialists. Genworth Financial, which traces its roots back to 1871, became a public company in 2004 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. For more information, visit genworth. com.

Note to Television Broadcasters: B-roll to support this story can be down linked at the following coordinates/times:

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A health and wellness revolution is taking place, company grows 2200% in 2 years!!

2011-07-20T23:03:00.000-07:00

A health and wellness revolution is taking place, company grows 2200% in 2 years!!

Revolutionary wellness products are providing amazing health results to thousands of individuals while people getting in on this ground floor opportunity are generating significant incomes

(PRWEB) February 24, 2003

Are you looking for a business where you can be your own boss, create a serious home-based income, reward yourself for your hard work, set your own hours, and promote products you can be proud of (and, as an added bonus, products you can use yourself for your health and well-being)?

It sounds too good to be true, right?

Well, it is true! I want to tell you about some revolutionary products from Legacy for Life. In a weak economy, Legacy for Life has grown nearly 2200% over the past two years. How is this possible? Numerous individuals with a variety of medical problems have had their lives greatly enhanced by the Legacy immune system support products. You too can be promoting these wonderful products to your family, friends, and all those interested in improving their health. The word is spreading rapidly and more and more satisfied users are joining the Âwellness revolutionÂ

YouÂre timing to become part of this business is perfect. Your Legacy for Life distributor business is still considered to be a ground-floor opportunity with a very high upside.

Wellness at the present time is a Trillion Dollar industry. The immune system products from Legacy for Life provide beneficial support in the following key areas:

Ã¼ Heart and cardiovascular support

Ã¼ Healthy cholesterol levels

Ã¼ Circulatory system support

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Ã¼ Energy level improvement

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OK, the products are great, but you want this business to make you some serious money.

Your piece of the Trillion Dollar industry is there for the taking by your hard work. With this outstanding home-based business you do not need to carry any inventory, there is no complicated paperwork to generate your sales, there are no collection headaches to worry about, there is an outstanding distribution network already in place to efficiently get the products to your customers, and its all backed by a fantastic sales and marketing support system.

Its really a very simple formulaÂÂÂÂ.

Great products + loyal customers = serious income potential + long-term residual income

Do the following to further convince yourself this opportunity is right for you:

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Leslie DeeAnn, Trivani International Owner and Co-founder, Calls on 12 Years Experience to Create Toxin-Free Product Line

2011-07-20T13:10:00.000-07:00

Leslie DeeAnn, Trivani International Owner and Co-founder, Calls on 12 Years Experience to Create Toxin-Free Product Line

Leslie DeeAnn, owner and co-founder of Trivani International, the world’s first purpose-driven network marketing company, calls on more than 12 years of chemical manufacturing experience to shape Trivani’s “Do No Harm” personal care product line.

Springville, UT (PRWEB) April 25, 2010

Leslie DeeAnn, owner and co-founder of the philanthropic network marketing company Trivani International (http://www. trivani. com (http://www. trivani. com)), relies on more than 12 years of experience in the chemical manufacturing industry to shape the company’s personal care products line. Dee formerly owned a chemical production company and worked regularly with dangerous chemical toxins like propylene glycol and sodium lauryl sulfate. After selling her chemical company, Dee created a highly successful line of toxin-free, eco-friendly, hair, skin and personal care items which all adhere strictly to her “Do No Harm” philosophy.

“Many of these toxic agents build up in the kidneys, liver and other parts of the body, causing serious health problems over time, but these harmful agents make their way into thousands of products because they’re cheap ingredients to use,” Leslie DeeAnn says. “When I created the "Do No Harm" (http://www. trivani. net/index. php? option=com_content&task=view&id=102&Itemid=96 (http://www. trivani. net/index. php? option=com_content&task=view&id=102&Itemid=96)) line, I committed myself 100% to not only creating and developing products that never use any of the 287 chemical agents known to cause health problems, but also do exactly what they promise to do. Paying for quality, safe ingredients is more than worth it.”

Trivani’s “Do No Harm” line includes everything from shampoo to vitamin supplements, all using toxin-free, environmentally-friendly packaging and ingredients. A significant portion of the sales revenue is used to support the Trivani Foundation, a sister non-profit organization (http://www. trivanifoundation. org (http://www. trivanifoundation. org)), which uses the money to build schools, provide surgeries and fund businesses in impoverished places across the globe. Trivani has rescue operations underway in six countries including Asia, Africa, Latin American and the U. S. They expect to expand to other parts of the world this year.

Leslie DeeAnn believes that “Do No Harm” products do much to reverse the effects of the accumulation of toxins in the bloodstream which results from using products with harmful ingredients. She says, “Did you know that 60% of toxins in the blood were absorbed by the ski? By the time a woman leaves the house, after showering and using shampoo and conditioner, using skin cream and putting on makeup, she’s introducing 29 or 30 harmful ingredients to her body that day. With Trivani, we’re willing to spend more to create products that completely free of harmful preservatives, irritants, allergens and carcinogens.”

About Trivani International
Trivani is the world’s first Purpose Marketing® company, using the power and profit of network marketing to provide ongoing humanitarian aid around the world. Trivani’s unique business model consists of two distinct but closely intertwined entities: Trivani International and the Trivani Foundation. This business model helps Trivani fulfill its humanitarian goals through three main missions: Purpose, Health, and Prosperity.

Persons interested in learning more about the company can go to http://www. trivani. com (http://www. trivani. com). Persons interested in the Trivani Foundation, a non-profit organization, and its humanitarian projects can go to http://www. trivanifoundation. org (http://www. trivanifoundation. org).

Leslie DeeAnn is available for media interviews and special speaking engagements.

For more information contact:
J. Michael Palka
619-977-5022

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'Podcast Potpourri' Moves to Podcast from the Heart Channel on Yaktivate. com

2011-07-20T06:43:00.000-07:00

'Podcast Potpourri' Moves to Podcast from the Heart Channel on Yaktivate. com

Podcast Potpourri, a podcast show for the evolving woman, is the new anchor on the Podcast fro the Heart channel. Hosts Rebecca Sahm and Astara Briski showcase different guests that bring information on various topics of particular interest to women. Podcast Potpourri is one of many podcast shows on Yaktivate. com, a podcast network.

Bellevue, WA (PRWEB) July 7, 2007

"Podcast Potpourri", a podcast show for the evolving woman, is now the anchor show on the Podcast from the Heart channel on www. Yaktivate. com., an innovative new podcast company committed to transforming the planet through the power of voice. "Podcast Potpourri" can be accessed by going directly to www. podcastfromtheheart. com.

"Podcast Potpourri" was founded by Rebecca Sahm, CEO of SheEvolves. com, a business dedicated to women's natural skin care, and is hosted by Sahm and Astara Briski, former publisher of The Spiral Journey Magazine. The word potpourri describes a mixture of flowers, herbs, spices and the "Podcast Potpourri" program reflects that same type of mixture. It is a blend of things unique and original, sometimes beyond the norm. That's what this show is all about.

The goal is to inspire the listener, excite and educate on topics that are varied, unique and interesting. Topics range from alternative health and spirituality and holistic medicine to topics that are of particular interest to women, such as astrology, Spiritual and metaphysical topics, beauty & health, pets and holistic animal care, health food and more.

The weekly show is updated every Monday and includes an interesting array of guest speakers. This month of July will hold your interest with interviews with Dolly Mae, author of "Choosing Joy in The Midst of Crisis" and a preview of her new book, "If You Have A Name, You Need This Book: Nameology, the Art and Science of Understanding Names",(www. dollymae. com) and Raphael Cushnir, author of "Unconditional; Finding Happiness in the Face of Hardship", "Setting Your Heart on Fire" and "How Now, 100 Ways to Celebrate The Present Moment" (.www. LivingTheQuestions. org). Cushnir will discuss the dark side of "The Secret", the popular video that has received such acclaim by people like Opray Winfrey.

Other guests include Christine Hassler, who is looking for contributors to her new book "Chicken Soup for the 20-Something Soul" (www. christinehassler. com) and Sharon Riegie Maynard, a Spiritual Teacher and host of Sister Space, www. SisterSpace. net, an on-line radio show committed to women changing the world. She discusses her new adventure in the arena of politics.

These shows are sponsored by Dr. Christine Horner, author of "Waking the Warrior Goddess: Dr. Christine Horner's Program to Protect Against and Fight Breast Cancer". You can find her at www. Dr. ChristineHorner. com.

"Podcast Potpourri" is based on one simple desire; to inspire, excite and educate all listeners but especially our largest audience...women who control the nation's wallet. It's empowering and upbeat. You can be a part of this wave. Join us every week on www. PodcastFromTheHeart. com.

Yaktivate. com is a podcast network that features shows on channels that reflect a wide range of topics - from golf to business strategies to women's interests and beyond. Yaktivate is. com is always on the lookout for new podcasting talent and, businesses that are seeking an effective and cost effective way to reach their niche marketing audience.

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Singles Survey At ItÂs Just Lunch Finds That 49% Of Singles Plan On Joining a Dating Service to Meet Someone New in 2005

2011-07-18T19:25:00.000-07:00

Singles Survey At ItÂs Just Lunch Finds That 49% Of Singles Plan On Joining a Dating Service to Meet Someone New in 2005

Singles survey finds that meeting someone new is more important than joining a gym or going on a diet in 2005. ItÂs Just Lunch, the premier dating service for busy professionals conducted a survey of 3,274 U. S. singles and found that 49% of singles plan on joining a dating service in 2005 to change their single status. 8% of singles will continue going to bars every weekend in hopes of finding that special someone and 16% will have friends set them up with all of their single friends. 27% of singles will do their own romantic marketing by advertising to everyone they know that they are single and looking.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) December 17, 2004

The number one New Years resolution among singles does not involve getting healthy in 2005. Less than 10% of singles will join a gym and only 12% plan on a diet as their number one New Years resolution. 71% of singles have meeting someone new as their #1 New Years resolution.

Last year, 23% of singles forgot their New Years resolution by January 2. To ensure they stick to their resolutions this year, 19% of singles will write them down and post them everywhere as a reminder. 52% of singles wonÂt make resolutions this year because they never follow through with them.

About ItÂs Just Lunch

Since ItÂs Just Lunch was founded in 1991, the company has arranged thousands of fun, first date lunches or drinks after workÂan atmosphere where singles can feel comfortable with the process of meeting a new person. With over 70 locations worldwide, each day IJL arranges hundreds of fun, first dates over lunch or drinks after work at over 1,100 restaurants. With many introductions leading to second dates, ItÂs Just Lunch is the worldÂs leading first date authority.

The U. S. dating industry is estimated at nearly $1.5 billion, and growing at 25% annually, with 110 million single adults in the United States alone.

For additional information, log on to www. itsjustlunch. com

It's Just Lunch - The Dating Service for Busy Professionals!

For more information about the It's Just Lunch dating service or one of the over 70 It's Just Lunch franchises visit:

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Dating in Chicago - http://www. itsjustlunchchicago. com (http://www. itsjustlunchchicago. com)

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16th International Conference on Cancer Nursing Atlanta, Georgia, USA, March 7-11, 2010

2011-07-17T15:30:00.000-07:00

16th International Conference on Cancer Nursing Atlanta, Georgia, USA, March 7-11, 2010

The International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care (ISNCC) is pleased to announce that its 16th International Conference on Cancer Nursing (ICCN), the premier international educational opportunity for cancer nurses, will be held in the vibrant city of Atlanta, Georgia, USA, from Sunday 7 March - Thursday 11 March 2010. Abstracts are now being accepted online up to 3 July, 2009.

Vancouver, British Columbia (PRWEB) June 7, 2009

The theme of the 16th ICCN is "Enhancing Knowledge, Promoting Quality".

Abstracts are now being accepted online at http://www. isncc. org/conference/16th_ICCN/Call_for_Abstracts. aspx (http://www. isncc. org/conference/16th_ICCN/Call_for_Abstracts. aspx). The submission deadline is 3 July, 2009. Abstracts about Leadership/Administration, Research or Education topics/projects in the field of oncology nursing are invited to be considered. The 16th ICCN scientific planning committee particularly invites abstracts related to the conference theme and will consider all abstracts of high significance to nurses in cancer care worldwide.

The International Conference on Cancer Nursing (ICCN) is a unique educational and networking opportunity that highlights the essential role that nurses play in the prevention, treatment and care for cancer patients worldwide. The ICCN brings together leaders in cancer nursing from all over the world. It is the longest running international conference in the field.

Registration is open and savings of up to $200 can be made by registering before 30 October, 2009. Online registration is available at http://www. isncc. org/conference/16th_ICCN/Registration. aspx (http://www. isncc. org/conference/16th_ICCN/Registration. aspx).

To submit an abstract, or to access further information and regular updates about the conference, please visit www. isncc. org.

For further information, contact:
Julie Young
16th ICCN Project Director
ISNCC Secretariat
375 West 5th Avenue, Suite 201
Vancouver, BC, Canada, V5Y 1J6
T: +1.604.630.5516
E: info@isncc. org

About ISNCC:
The International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care is the international voice of oncology nursing dedicated to the protection and preservation of health and the relief of cancer-related sickness through the provision of education, research and international networking opportunities among cancer nursing groups and individuals. ISNCC is the only federation of national cancer nursing societies, oncology institutions and individual cancer nursing professionals.

About the ICCN:
The International Conference on Cancer Nursing (ICCN) is the longest running international conference in the field. Held biennially, the ICCN is the premier international educational opportunity for cancer nurses.

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Solutions ‘Positively Guarantee Your Data is There When You Need it’

2011-07-14T08:24:00.000-07:00

Solutions ‘Positively Guarantee Your Data is There When You Need it’

Santa Cruz, CA (Vocus) December 12, 2007

WhiteNoise Systems, LLC and TecSec Incorporated today announced their strategic partnership focused on providing data-centric protection products and services that protect data from the point of creation through the entire data life cycle. Under the terms of the agreement, both companies will provide technology, marketing and sales support to deliver data-centric solutions to the industry.

“We are excited to work with WhiteNoise Systems, co-developing products and services that are the newest generation solutions to provide new heights in collaborative and secure data management and protection for today’s businesses and agencies,” says John Petty, Chairman of TecSec Inc. Petty continues, “WhiteNoise Systems has been in product development for a year now and we expect to announce our first joint solution, SecureNOW!™ CKM Enabled®, in December 2007, which addresses the problems associated with data storage and management, going well beyond traditional perimeter security products.”

Business Week reports that more than 80% of companies say security is the leading barrier to expanding electronic integrations with customers, suppliers, and other authorized end users. The Boston Consulting Group estimates a potential savings of one trillion dollars if global enterprises are able to securely integrate their corporate, customer, supplier, and employee processes via the Internet.

“Stringent data protection goes far beyond the sole notion of security,” said Richard Weir, CEO and President of WhiteNoise Systems. Weir continues, “With TecSec, we see a significant technological synergy which provides the foundation for creating a unique combination of technologies that dramatically enhance data availability, confidentiality, and integrity and prevents unauthorized access or theft of digital data while providing a new benchmark for total cost of ownership (TCO).” Weir continues, “Until now the industry has not had effective and complete solutions to address these issues. However, we recognize that industry demands are dynamic, and every data-centric protection solution we are developing addresses the issues that have plagued the industry for years.”

According to published industry reports, between January 2005 and May 2007, over 135 million people worldwide have been directly impacted by cyber-crimes. Many have had personal and professional data stolen from their systems and the systems belonging to companies with which they do business. The financial impact of these data thefts has soared into the billions of dollars and the personal impact is incalculable.

Every WhiteNoise solution employs several proprietary technologies including TecSec’s standards-based Constructive Key Management® (CKM®) technology, a unique Data Shredder Algorithm™ and a proprietary user service which combine to create sophisticated, highly randomized “shredded data files” that “protect data at the point of creation” and virtually guarantee that user data cannot be lost or compromised because the data is physically transformed – shredded and cataloged – at the moment it is created, and remains in a constant protected state until the owner “stitches” (stitching is inclusive of specific permissions and data reconstitution) together the original data or gives explicit permission to another to stitch the file together.

By combining these technologies with any standards-based network, the data owner now has the ability to securely collaborate with colleagues, business partners and supply chains and with the controlled distribution mechanisms inherent in every WhiteNoise solution, distribute rich media content directly to homes without the risk of piracy or theft.

About WhiteNoise Systems:
WhiteNoise Systems is an innovative provider of data-centric protection products and services that “protect data at the point of creation.” Every WhiteNoise solution employs a proprietary Data Shredder AlgorithmTM which creates sophisticated, highly randomized “shredded data files” that cannot be broken, dramatically enhances data availability, confidentiality, and integrity and prevents unauthorized access or theft of digital data while providing a new benchmark for total cost of ownership (TCO).

WhiteNoise Systems serves companies around the world in the Media & Entertainment, Healthcare/Pharma, Financial Services, Government (Federal, State, and Local) and Consumer markets. By 2010, the company expects to be protecting data for more than 10 million customers in our target markets.

WhiteNoise Systems is headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, with offices in Alexandria, Virginia and Agoura Hills, California. For further information about the company, visit WhiteNoise Systems’ website at www. whitenoisesystems. com or contact us toll free at (888)459-8199.

About TecSec Incorporated:
TecSec Incorporated is a recognized standards based provider of high quality information assurance solutions that compliment PKI and augment network perimeter defenses with content protection and controlled access. Its CKM® products are suitable for all forms of digital data transfer, storage and management. TecSec’s Key Management System brings high scalability to CKM Enabled® solutions that are transport and storage system agnostic. TecSec’s large memory CKM Smart Token™ offers multiple independent application SILOS™ on the same trusted, federating platform, providing a positive business case for the parties involved. A private company, TecSec is located in Vienna, VA. http://www. tecsec. com (http://www. tecsec. com)

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A Kansas City, Missouri Based Company, The Diabetic Sock Store Helps Make Caring for Diabetic Feet Easier

2011-07-13T09:49:00.000-07:00

A Kansas City, Missouri Based Company, The Diabetic Sock Store Helps Make Caring for Diabetic Feet Easier

The Diabetic Sock Store helps make caring for diabetic feet easier than ever before by focusing solely on footwear products designed specifically for the needs of people with diabetes. People with diabetes have special needs when it comes to choosing their footwear. The right socks can be the first layer of protection against infection and abrasions that can lead to serious problems down the road.

(PRWEB) March 28, 2005

A Kansas City based company, The Diabetic Sock Store helps make caring for diabetic feet easier than ever before by focusing solely on footwear products designed specifically for the needs of people with diabetes.

The Diabetic Sock Store offers a wide range of diabetic socks including Knit-RiteÂs SmartKnit Seamless patented diabetic sock, JobstÂs Sensifoot diabetic sock, the full Therasock line and the Silipos Diabetic Gel Sock.

Making smart choices about the little things can make a big difference in managing diabetes. It is also about making a commitment to living an active, healthy lifestyle. There is more to diabetes than managing blood sugar. Even making simple choices like the socks you wear every day might significantly reduce the risk of major foot complications. So why would anyone trust at-risk feet to anything less than the best diabetic socks?

People with diabetes have special needs when it comes to choosing their footwear. The right socks can be the first layer of protection against infection and abrasions that can lead to serious problems down the road. The fact that more amputations result from diabetes complications than accidents is a major concern for healthcare professionals and diabetics. Unfortunately, the average socks on the market today do not meet the needs of diabetics, especially those suffering from neuropathy.

The Diabetic Sock Store wants to make caring for diabetic feet easier. Their commitment is to inform people with diabetes about how they can improve their lives with proper foot care and provide products that offer additional protection. Their customer care specialists are available to answer any questions regarding their footwear products and their uses.

For more information, you may visit them on the web at www. diabeticsockstore. com,

E-mail them at customerservice@diabeticsockstore. com

Or simply call them toll-free at

866-928-SOCK (7625).

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How to Avoid Redundancy During the Credit Crunch - Get a Boob Job

2011-07-13T07:48:00.000-07:00

How to Avoid Redundancy During the Credit Crunch - Get a Boob Job

Statistics show that breast augmentation is on the up and Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group is seeing a rise in requests as women do everything they can to look their best for the Credit Crunch.

London, UK (PRWEB) February 27, 2009

Transform (http://www. transforminglives. co. uk (http://www. transforminglives. co. uk)), the country's biggest provider of breast augmentations (http://www. transforminglives. co. uk/cosmetic_glossary. aspx), has seen a massive 28% increase in boob jobs in the last two years, the company conducted 4,812 breast augmentations last year and predicts this figure will rise to 5,500 this year.

Dr Lorraine Ishak, Clinical Director at Transform says: "Recent figures have shown that the UK cosmetic surgery and non surgical industry is currently very buoyant and there's nothing to suggest that this is going to change in the near future.

Redundancy Pay = Boob Job

Dr Ishak follow on stating: "During recessions we have had patients paying for cosmetic surgery procedures with their redundancy pay, whilst also taking advantage of the time off work for recovery.

"The cosmetic surgery industry in the UK has never been affected by recessions. We're not expecting any major downturn in business over the next couple of years despite all the dire warnings about the state of the economy."

Even in times of economic hardship, people still want to look good and are willing to sacrifice other luxuries to pay for this - people also feel threatened in the work place and often feel that they have to be on top form to succeed and stay ahead of their rivals.

So while millions are struggling to buy food, pay for fuel and cloth themselves boob jobs are playing a bigger part in our society.

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Visit: http://www. transforminglives. co. uk/cosmetic_glossary. aspx (http://www. transforminglives. co. uk/cosmetic_glossary. aspx) for more information on breast augmentation and other cosmetic surgery treatments, or, T: 0800 655 6406

Editors Notes
Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group is Britain's largest and most popular cosmetic surgery group network with over 30 years experience and 26 clinics across the UK

Transform offer a comprehensive and extensive post-operative care programme, which is included in the cost of the treatments. The programme serves to ensure that recovery is as swift and problem free as possible. Transform work with highly qualified and specialist cosmetic surgeons and nursing staff.

Transform is a member of the Covenant Healthcare Group

Cosmetic Surgery by Transforming Lives (http://www. transforminglives. co. uk)

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AirAdvice State of Our Indoor Air Report 2007 Reveals Unhealthy Air in 9 Out of 10 American Homes: More than 96% of homes tested have at least one indoor air quality problem

2011-07-12T05:02:00.000-07:00

AirAdvice State of Our Indoor Air Report 2007 Reveals Unhealthy Air in 9 Out of 10 American Homes: More than 96% of homes tested have at least one indoor air quality problem

Data released in the AirAdvice State of Our Indoor Air Report 2007, a landmark report developed by AirAdvice Inc. based on the analysis of 49,130 indoor air quality tests conducted in homes across North America, shows that people in 9 out of 10 American homes are breathing unhealthy indoor air. Overall, 96.7% of all homes tested had at least one of six indoor air quality (IAQ) problems analyzed in the AirAdvice study. Most homes had multiple indoor air problems.

Portland, OR (PRWEB) June 19, 2007

Data released in the AirAdvice State of Our Indoor Air Report 2007 (http://www. airadvice. com/company_info/publications. html), a landmark report developed by AirAdvice Inc. based on the analysis of 49,130 indoor air quality tests conducted in homes across North America, shows that people in 9 out of 10 American homes are breathing unhealthy indoor air.

Overall, 96.7% of all homes tested had at least one of six indoor air quality (IAQ) problems analyzed in the AirAdvice study -- particle allergens, chemical pollutants, carbon dioxide, temperature, humidity, and carbon monoxide.

Most homes had multiple indoor air problems. Eighty-three percent of all homes tested exhibited two or more of the six problem types; nearly half (49.8%) had three or more problems; 18.9% had four or more.

The most rampant indoor air quality problem in North American homes is particle allergens (e. g., dust, dander, pollen, spores, bacteria, and other airborne pollutants). Over 91% of homes tested showed elevated particle allergen levels. Occupants of homes with elevated particle allergen levels are at risk for adverse symptoms and diseases including asthma and allergies. According to the American Lung Association, in 2004 an estimated 30.2 million Americans -- more than 1 in every 10 people -- had been diagnosed with asthma in their lifetime.

Chemical pollutant problems were the second-most frequent type of problem found. Elevated chemical pollutant levels were found in 7 out of 10 homes (70%). Some chemical pollutants are known carcinogens (cancer-causing).

Carbon dioxide, temperature, and humidity levels were outside recommended ranges in many homes -- 45%, 30%, and 49%, respectively. Carbon monoxide, a clear, odorless, and potentially deadly gas, was found at elevated levels in 2% of homes.

About the AirAdvice State of Our Indoor Air Report 2007
The AirAdvice State of Our Indoor Air Report 2007 presents findings based on 49,130 IAQ tests conducted over a 34-month period (March 2004 - December 2006), the largest collection of data of its kind in the world.

The tests were conducted in cooperation with a network of over 1500 HVAC-IAQ professionals who placed the AirAdvice IAQ monitor in homes across North America to test for six indoor air problem types: particle allergens, chemical pollutants (volatile organic compounds), temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide. At an average of 4,320 unique air samples per test, this represents the analysis of about 1.3 billion air samples.

In addition to providing information on the nature, frequency, and severity of indoor air quality problems in homes, the AirAdvice State of Our Indoor Air Report 2007 offers tips and guidelines to create a better indoor environment in your home. Improving your home's air by uncovering and resolving indoor air quality problems creates a healthier, more comfortable environment and can result in significant energy cost savings.

The 28-page AirAdvice State of Our Indoor Air Report 2007 is available for download at http://www. airadvice. com/company_info/publications. html (http://www. airadvice. com/company_info/publications. html). Or, visit www. airadvice. com for additional indoor air quality resources and information.

About AirAdvice
AirAdvice, Inc., was founded in 1999 to support and improve quality of life for people suffering from conditions related to poor indoor air quality. The company developed the AirAdvice® HVAC-IAQ™ Program to enable HVAC contractors to successfully diagnose indoor air quality (IAQ) problems and recommend the right filtration, ventilation, and humidification solutions as well as traditional heating and cooling solutions. The patented AirAdvice monitors take the guesswork out of identifying IAQ problems and provide independent reports to help consumers make informed decisions about improving their indoor environments.

More than 1,500 HVAC contractors and 30 distribution companies across North America use the AirAdvice HVAC-IAQ Program. For more information, visit www. airadvice. com.

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Lumension Unveils Enhanced Compliance and IT Risk Management Solution that Enables Organizations to Continuously Monitor Compliance and IT Risk Posture while Reducing the Overall Cost of Compliance

2011-07-11T09:53:00.000-07:00

Lumension Unveils Enhanced Compliance and IT Risk Management Solution that Enables Organizations to Continuously Monitor Compliance and IT Risk Posture while Reducing the Overall Cost of Compliance

New Lumension® Risk Manager Helps Organizations Achieve Lower TCO by Streamlining IT Audit Processes, Harmonizing Controls with Policy Requirements, and Providing Greater IT Risk Visibility for Optimal Security and Compliance

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) September 21, 2009 - September 21, 2009

News Facts:

A typical organization spends 30-50% more on compliance and IT risk policy management than it should, according to the IT Policy Compliance Group.

Given today's highly regulated business environment combined with the rising cost of compliance, organizations need a comprehensive solution that provides high visibility and continuous monitoring of their compliance and IT risk posture, while supporting greater levels of automation across audit workflows.

In an effort to continually arm customers with technology solutions that address their growing security and compliance needs, Lumension (http://www. lumension. com/home. jsp? rpLeadSourceId=2052), the global leader in endpoint management and security, today announced the general availability of the Lumension® Risk Manager (http://www. lumension. com/itgrc-software/IT-risk-manager. jsp? rpLangCode=1&rpMenuId=160051&rpLeadSourceId=2052) (LRM) product, the latest addition to its Lumension® Compliance and IT Risk Management Solution.

Lumension Risk Manager helps organizations achieve lower costs of compliance by automating IT audit workflows, harmonizing controls with policy requirements, and providing greater visibility across IT assets for optimal security and compliance management.

Further, through a partnership with Network Frontiers, Lumension has integrated the Unified Compliance Framework (http://www. lumension. com/nwr_pressReleasesDetails. jsp? id=157997&metadataId=157997&rpLeadSourceId=2052) within Lumension Risk Manager. This integration delivers a library of over 400 authoritative documents and 2500 harmonized controls. Periodic updates to the UCF framework ensure customers will always have the latest compliance and control requirements.

Lumension Risk Manager is further enhanced with the patent-pending Lumension Risk Intelligence Engine. This technology automatically identifies control requirements for compliance regulations and is determined by the IT assets' risk profile inputs. This automated capability allows organizations to quickly identify controls required to support multiple compliance and policy initiatives and reduce their dependence on outside consultants.

This new offering from Lumension speaks to the company's commitment to delivering on its compliance product roadmap, as outlined during the acquisition of Securityworks (http://www. lumension. com/nwr_pressReleasesDetails. jsp? id=154927&metadataId=154927&rpLeadSourceId=2052) earlier this year.

Key Benefits of Lumension Compliance and IT Risk Management:
Reduction in External Audit Resources: Lumension Compliance and IT Risk Management Solution provides IT organizations with a comprehensive compliance and IT risk management framework. IT resources are associated with critical business interests, and harmonized controls are established to meet multiple compliance and policy mandates. This capability supports a reduction in third party consulting resources used to define control and policy requirements to support external regulatory mandates. Assess Once, Comply with Many: With Lumension Compliance and IT Risk Management Solution, organizations can reduce their audit burden and overall cost of compliance by measuring and reporting on compliance across multiple industry and governmental regulations while harmonizing control requirements to best meet these mandates. These capabilities will enable organizations to assess once and report on many regulations simultaneously, rather than using multiple technologies that usually lack a complete, global view of regulations. Focus on IT risk that matters most to the business: With Lumension Compliance and IT Risk Management Solution, companies can continuously monitor their overarching risk and compliance posture and proactively identify and prioritize IT risk deficiencies in the context of their overall compliance and policy requirements. This enhanced visibility allows organizations to more efficiently utilize existing IT resources to address those deficiencies impacting organizational compliance and IT risk posture the most. Supporting Quotes:

Rob Isarel, CIO, John C. Lincoln Health Network
"For our organization, the key to compliance and IT risk management solution is that it gives us a high-level view of what regulations and policies we need to comply with regulatory requirements. One person can't possibly be on top of all the details of the various regulations we're faced with today. Likewise, no one person can be an expert on all of the IT and security systems needed to comply with these regulations. We wanted a solution that automates all of this for us - a shrink-wrapped solution that helps us focus on critical issues and ensures we don't overlook anything. With Lumension Risk Manager, we can store information related to all our disparate systems - such as our asset and device management software, e-health analyzers, and help desk application - in one repository. And we can generate a single report on all of those systems all from a single vendor."

Charles Kolodgy, Research Director, Security Products, IDC
"The IT risks that lurk within organizations today are immense. Regulatory requirements imposed on organizations makes proper risk management an increasingly daunting task. To ensure compliance and a solid security and risk posture, organizations can no longer afford to manage risk in a siloed or manual way. A technology solution that normalizes regulatory mandates is critical to success, but it is just one piece of the puzzle. The other piece is solid communication throughout the organization but especially within IT security and IT operations teams. With visibility, controls for regulatory compliance and security controls, and cross-organizational communications, enterprises will be better armed to mitigate, manage and understand their IT risks than ever before."

Mike Wittig, President & CTO, Lumension
"Compliance, over the past few years, has become a four-letter word for many security practitioners as it conjures up visions of late nights spent poring over data points and audit profiles to ensure that their organization is fully compliant with the overwhelming number of IT compliance-related mandates that exist today. Our vision with Lumension Compliance and IT Risk Management and a main driver behind our acquisition of Securityworks this past spring, is to provide our customers with the technology they need to make their IT compliance and risk management processes more manageable, automated and repeatable. With Lumension Compliance and IT Risk Management Solution, our customers will gain the necessary visibility between operational endpoint security and strategic IT risk that's required for a better connected, smarter run, more efficient IT organization than ever before."

Supporting Resources:

Recent IT-GRC blog posts (http://blog. lumension. com/) written by Lumension experts and guest blogger Rob Israel

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Lumension Risk Manager will be made available on September 30, 2009. For more information, please click on Lumension Risk Manager (http://www. lumension. com/itgrc-software/IT-risk-manager. jsp? rpLangCode=1&rpMenuId=160051&rpLeadSourceId=2052).

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About Lumension Security, Inc.
Lumension Security (http://www. lumension. com/eval_request. jsp? rpLeadSourceId=2052), Inc., a global leader in operational endpoint management and security, develops, integrates and markets security software solutions that help businesses protect their vital information and manage critical risk across network and endpoint assets. Lumension enables more than 5,100 customers worldwide to achieve optimal security and IT success by delivering a proven and award-winning solution portfolio that includes Vulnerability Management, Endpoint Protection, Data Protection, and Reporting and Compliance offerings. Lumension is known for providing world-class customer support and services 24x7, 365 days a year. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Lumension has operations worldwide, including Virginia, Utah, Florida, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Australia, and Singapore. Lumension: IT Secured. Success Optimized.™ More information can be found at lumension. com.

Lumension, the Lumension logo, and the tagline "IT Secured. Success Optimized." are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lumension Security, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Bio-Friendly, Organic Sea Solution Helps Farmers Boost Yields and Reduce Disease

2011-07-11T07:57:00.000-07:00

Bio-Friendly, Organic Sea Solution Helps Farmers Boost Yields and Reduce Disease

OceanGrown, Inc. today announced record sales for their organic, liquid OceanSolutionÂ® and SeaSolutionÂ® fertilizers. These unique products contain over 90 different minerals and trace elements that are extracted from seawater. Benefits to growers have included: increased crop yield, fewer plant disease problems and overall lower input costs.

Sarasota, FL (PRWEB) May 22, 2007 -

OceanGrown, Inc. today announced record sales of their OceanSolutionÂ® (http://oceangrown. com/products. html) and SeaSolutionÂ® (http://oceangrown. com/products. html) fertilizers. These unique products are extracted from seawater and contain over 90 naturally balanced minerals and micronutrients that contribute to plant health and vigor.

ÂMost people are amazed that these products work so well because they have been taught to think seawater and salts are detrimental to plantsÂ says company President and CEO John Hartman. ÂWhen they learn that ocean water actually holds the perfect balance of nutrients for plant life, they are genuinely surprised.Â

The original discovery of ocean water minerals being beneficial to plant life is generally credited to the late Dr. Maynard Murray, author of the book "Sea Energy Agriculture". Using Dr. MurrayÂs research, OceanGrown has been able to develop a method to extract these minerals from seawater.

To do this, the OceanGrown company ship goes far out to sea to ÂharvestÂ clean, unpolluted ocean water. That seawater is then processed right on board, using the companyÂs proprietary process to extract the 90 plus minerals. After arriving onshore, each batch of extracted seawater is then quality tested by an independent laboratory.

From the extracted solution OceanGrown makes three bio-friendly products: OceanSolution, which is approved for organic use. SeaSolution ÂPÂ, a blend containing humates, which is used at planting time and SeaSolution ÂFÂ, a blend containing growth enhancing carbons, which is used as a foliar spray. Because these products are super concentrated liquids, they are also easy to use; 1 part of OceanSolutionÂ® or SeaSolutionÂ® is mixed with 100 parts of water and then applied.

Most other fertilizer products on the market are strong on NPK; nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium and contain relatively few minerals. OceanGrown products however contain a full complement of naturally balanced minerals and plant nutrients. This balanced plant nutrition results in increased yields, fewer disease problems and lower input costs for most growers. A significant improvement in the flavor and shelf life of fruits and vegetables grown with OceanSolutionÂ® is also reported.

Part of OceanGrownÂs growth is tied to the rising consumer demand for organic and whole foods. However, it has not just been the organic market that has boosted sales. Conventionial farmers have found that OceanGrown products work well in their fertility programs too.

With customers and dealers in the U. S., Canada, Australia and the U. K., OceanGrown continues to seek new dealers for further expansion. John Hartman closed by saying ÂOur sales are experiencing double digit growth, and we feel it is because we are the right company with the right product at the right time.Â

OceanGrown, Inc. (http://oceangrown. com/index. htm) is recognized as a world leader in products for sustainable and organic agriculture. Commercial farms, orchards, tree nurseries, parks, golf courses, and the lawn and garden market all use OceanGrown products.

For more information, visit http://oceangrown. com (http://oceangrown. com) or call OceanGrown at 941-921-2401

Contacts:

John S. Hartman

President and CEO

OceanGrown, Inc.

941-921-2401

Media Contact:

Steve Hunter

308-340-1500

Skh (at) mccooknet. com

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E-Consultancy Launches Lemon Studios Â Managed Offices for Digital Professionals

2011-07-11T02:04:00.000-07:00

E-Consultancy Launches Lemon Studios Â Managed Offices for Digital Professionals

E-consultancy, the internet marketing group, has teamed up with Lemon Foundation to launch Lemon Studios, a new London-based managed office environment for digital professionals.

(PRWEB) March 16, 2005

Lemon Studios is a 4,400 sq ft office space across a whole floor of a Grade II listed building, located in the heart of Clerkenwell, London. Avoiding the sterile office for rent model, Lemon Studios has created a digital ecosystem, offering tenants access to a ready-made digital network.

E-consultancy CEO, Ashley Friedlein, comments, ÂWe already have an extensive online community of over 30,000 digital professionals. Lemon Studios is an exciting extension of this community providing a hybrid of office space and offline digital network. There is a very healthy demand for digital services from clients and agencies, looking to outsource, so creating an office environment that supports collaborative business development is highly appropriate. We look forward to meeting our co-tenants.Â

Lemon Studios offers highly affordable work spaces, 20% below the market rate at just Â£425 pcm per desk, all inclusive. Desks for hire will be leased to small agencies, consultancies, smaller dotcoms, technical teams, freelance copywriters, designers, SEO consultants, advertising creatives or usability experts Â anyone working professionally within online marketing and e-commerce.

This blend of skills and knowledge will allow tenants to accelerate business development, with a wide range of digital services available on-demand from co-tenants. Collaboration and referrals between tenants will be a natural by-product of this creative, entrepreneurial environment.

Summary benefits of Lemon Studios:

ÂLow rent of Â£425 per desk per month (20% below the market rate).

ÂNo long-term commitment Â minimal notice/rental period of 2 months.

ÂIncludes broadband / wireless connectivity, free telephone services etc.

ÂReady-made network Â digital services on demand.

ÂEntrepreneurial and highly-creative environment.

ÂPerfectly situated between the City and the West End.

ÂMeeting rooms, 24hr access, kitchen facilities, security (2nd floor).

ÂCool lounge area, working environment and free beer on Fridays.

Desks can be rented on short-term leases and both E-consultancy and Lemon Foundation will both operate from Lemon Studios when it launches later this month.

Prospective tenants can contact jeeho@lemonstudioslondon. com or chris@e-consultancy. com.

Full details are available at http://www. lemonstudioslondon. com/ (http://www. lemonstudioslondon. com/)

About E-consultancy: http://www. e-consultancy. com/about/ (http://www. e-consultancy. com/about/)
E-consultancy is the UKÂs leading online publisher of best practice internet marketing reports, research and how-to guides. It also publishes buyerÂs guides and has a directory of 100,000+ third party internet marketing white papers.

Since moving to a paid-content model in 2003 E-consultancy has amassed thousands of paying subscribers, around 30,000 registered users and 115,000 unique users sessions per month. Its weekly newsletter is sent to 21,500 users. Subscribers pay from Â£99 per year to access the exclusive and highly practical content, which helps internet marketers get the most out of their websites.

E-consultancy has around 70 events lined up for 2005, including roundtables and monthly ÂSupplier ShowcasesÂ, where six suppliers pitch to an audience of pre-qualified buyers (typically between 100-200) in a Central London venue. E-consultancy also provides a range of in-house training programmes, such as seminars and workshops.

Contact:

Anna Vickerstaff

Immediate future Ltd.

0845 48 2031

Pressoffice@immediatefuture. co. uk

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BioBuilde: The Healthy Way to Lose Weight

2011-07-10T06:31:00.000-07:00

BioBuilde: The Healthy Way to Lose Weight

BodyHealth, Inc., a cutting edge nutritional supplement company, has just released a new no-carb protein supplement that will help a woman lose the pounds sheÂs been trying to shed without the negative effects of other diet supplements. An alternative to stimulant-based pills, BioBuilde helps women lose weight and gain muscle while also strengthening bone density and improving the appearance of their hair and nails.

(PRWEB) August 5, 2004

With the Atkins Diet to South Beach to diet pills and bars, Americans from Jennifer Aniston and Renee Zellweger to the Clintons to the girl next door are spending about $30 billion a year trying to lose weight. Of this $30 billion dollar a year spent to lose weight, $800 million is spent on diet pills.

The way most diet pills work is by suppressing the appetite, and they contain stimulants that may cause harm to heart, raise blood pressure and stress the adrenal glands. Many also contain caffeine or other potentially harmful ingredients.

After 23 years of extensive research, BioBuilde was developed. It supplies the body with a unique proprietary formula of amino acids that provides the body with more absorbable protein and less calories/carbs than any other source.

To understand the full importance of this breakthrough, we need a little protein-chemistry 101. Our bodies are built of proteins, which are what our muscles, bones, hair, skin, hormones, and organs, are made of. You could call them the building blocks of the body.

When one consumes protein from soy, whey, meat, eggs, etc, the current opinion is that one is getting a lot of protein. Actually, the body breaks the protein down into its constituent amino acids and is only able to use only 17-48 percent of these amino acids for protein synthesis (to build muscle, hair nails, etc.) converting the other 52-83 percent into calories for energy. Unburned calories turn into carbs and fat.

Additionally, converting the amino acids into calories for energy releases nitrogen and subsequent toxins into your kidneys, requiring them to filter harder and faster. This increased nitrogen is known as nitrogen waste and is what BioBuilde helps you avoid.

With BioBuilde, 99 percent of the amino acids are used for protein synthesis and only 1 percent is converted to calories -- allowing you to get more protein without the ill effects of the calories or fat. The scientific name for this protein absorption is called Net Nitrogen Utilization or NNU. Select the NNU chart link to see how much of each type of protein is utilized and how much is eliminated in calories and nitrogen waste from the body.

NNU Chart link http://www. bodyhealth. com/html/biobuilde/about_understanding4.asp (http://www. bodyhealth. com/html/biobuilde/about_understanding4.asp)

So, how can you lose weight safely without stimulants and lots of nitrogen waste? Here is an example in terms of calories that will explain how.

There are 3,600 calories in one pound. To lose weight, one pound per week or 3,600 calories, you either need to cut 3,600 calories from your diet, burn off 3,600 calories or do a combination of both. This is roughly 500 calories per day.

A 12-ounce Rib Eye Steak contains 766 calories, or two 6-ounce chicken breasts contain 644 calories. For many women, these portions would be two meals with a salad or vegetable at each meal. If you replaced the steak or chicken with 10 tablets of BioBuilde, which contain less than four calories, you would save from 4,508 to 5,334 calories per week. You would lose over a pound per week. If you added some exercise to burn more calories, you would easily be losing two pounds per week.

Plus you would not be sacrificing the protein you need to build hair, nails, muscle, bone, hormones and body tissue. You might agree itÂs a much healthier way to get your protein.

Oh, and those carbs -- did you know that one gram of carbohydrate equals four calories.

To learn more about BioBuilde and BodyHealth. Com, Inc. visit www. BodyHealth. com

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Picking the Perfect Personal Trainer

2011-07-09T17:57:00.000-07:00

Picking the Perfect Personal Trainer

Receive an invaluable checklist to help you through the personal trainer interview process. Learn the steps to locating a personal trainer, determining their level of education, personal experience, and certification credentails. Plus, locate a personal trainer in your area.

(PRWEB) September 20, 2002

PICKING THE PERFECT PERSONAL TRAINER

Colorado Springs, CO Â(September 18, 2002)ÂNeed help choosing just the right personal trainer? The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) has developed a guide to help select an educated, certified, and competent personal trainer.

The NSCA, as a nonprofit, worldwide authority on strength and conditioning, provides an invaluable brochure as a checklist to help you through the personal trainer interview process. How to Select a Personal Trainer starts with steps to locating a personal trainer, determining their level of education, personal experience, and certification credentials. The brochure continues to answer questions concerning personality, fees, and scheduling.

Additionally, the NSCA has an online personal trainer locator service available on their website at www. nsca-lift. org that lists over 1,100 NSCA-certified personal trainers. Search the locator to find the perfect trainer in your state/province. Then select alphabetically by city.

A personal trainer should be a source of motivation and encouragement, and a resource for the latest information on health and fitness. Selecting a personal trainer can be a very confusing process, but with a little know how and guidance, your experience with a personal trainer can be a healthy and happy one.

To receive a free copy of the How to Select a Personal Trainer brochure send a self addressed stamped envelope with your name and address to: NSCA, Attn: PT Brochure, P. O. Box 9908, Colorado Springs, CO 80932-0908, or call toll free at (800) 815-6826.

Throughout its 25-year history, the National Strength and Conditioning Association has sought to educate its members and increase respect for the strength and conditioning profession. The NSCA fulfills this goal by providing a wide variety of resources such as: exceptional professional journals; cutting edge conferences; scholarship and grant opportunities; educational text and videos; and career services to its 24,000 members. Visit the NSCA website www. nsca-lift. org for more information.

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Markansas Enterprises, LLC Launches MySurvival-Gear. com Website Creating Yet Another Business Opportunity For Many Americans

2011-07-07T10:18:00.000-07:00

Markansas Enterprises, LLC Launches MySurvival-Gear. com Website Creating Yet Another Business Opportunity For Many Americans

In addition to creating a business opportunity, we specialize in providing emergency survival gear, disaster survival kits and first aid kits to help keep you prepared in case of any emergency.

Elkton, Maryland (PRWEB) June 29, 2008

Markansas Enterprises, LLC has launched another website to serve the general public in the areas of personal safety and provides everyone over the age of 18 another way to create a business of their own.

MySurvival-Gear. com and QuakeDog's mission is to make disaster preparedness easy for all American's by building the largest door-to-door distribution network in the United States. There are many survival kit eCommerce sites out there today but it's a known fact that very few people actually take the time to seek out these services on their own. Disaster preparedness is simply not something that people focus on. MySurvival-Gear. com and QuakeDog are focused on door-to-door delivery and product maintenance.

MySurvival-Gear. com and QuakeDog are focused on increasing public awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies and to encourage individuals to take action.

MySurvival-Gear. com and QuakeDog have developed a systematic approach to creating a new breed of emergency planning and supply businesses through its turn-key private label ecommerce starter kits. The ready made online businesses are quickly supplied with an ecommerce enabled website, access to emergency supply inventory and a localized customer support package that facilitate getting a ready made business off the ground in less than a week.

Using QuakeDog's patented FETCH IT!!™ consumer management software, disaster survival gear distributors will be able to approach and easily manage local customers emergency supplies on an ongoing basis. FETCH IT!!™ will offer resellers a full turn-key online customer management application that supports family emergency planning, supply ordering, inventory management (expirations, restocking, etc.), re-ordering of supplies and door to door delivery scheduling.

FETCH IT!!™ allows distributors to offer consumers an easy, no hassle, customized solution to managing emergency plans, keeping fresh supplies on hand. All coupled with personalized distributor consultation to ensure the whole family stays safe and prepared for any emergency.

Markansas Enterprises, LLC continues to build a growing company and is proudly and steadily building safety relationships with satisfied customers all over the United States through their websites.

MySurvival-Gear. com was launched May 2008. This website provides the opportunity for individuals to start their own company while serving the public and providing products to protect themselves and their loved ones during times of natural or man-made disasters.

The MySurvival-Gear. com website carries Survival kits containing the necessities for sustaining life in the event of a disaster. Every family, business, church, school etc. needs to be prepared for the eventualities of a disaster. Disaster can come in the form of an earthquake, hurricane, fire, flood, tornado, terrorism or even a health care crisis like bird flu. Survival kits are about being prepared.

Being prepared means that you have the ability to sustain life for the members of your family for a period of time until help arrives and normalcy returns. A good disaster plan means that you are ready with water, food, clothing, blankets, first-aid kit, flashlights, tents, gasoline for your car and all of the other items necessary to sustain life. If Katrina taught us anything, it's that help may not reach you for many days. Being prepared for two weeks of survival without assistance is a necessity.

MySurvival-Gear. com is a family friendly, emergency preparedness website and is proud to serve our public.

For more information, contact:
Markansas Enterprises, LLC
45 Lively Lane
Elkton, Maryland 21921
Tel: 866-478-0254
Fax: 866-917-8176

Website: MySurvival-Gear. com (http://www. MySurvival-Gear. com)

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Certified Financial Planner Launches New Websites Introducing Little-Known Retirement Planning Strategies for Successful Business Owners and Doctors

2011-07-07T05:10:00.000-07:00

Certified Financial Planner Launches New Websites Introducing Little-Known Retirement Planning Strategies for Successful Business Owners and Doctors

Successful business owners, doctors and professional athletes are always looking for new and proven ways to reduce current income taxes and become better prepared for retirement on a tax-efficient basis. Certified Financial Planner, Mark J. Orr has just launched two websites to introduce two separate and powerful financial planning strategies, that for the right people, are well worth exploring.

Alpharetta, GA (PRWEB) March 23, 2010

These two financial strategies are just a few of a number of advanced financial planning strategies that are available to very successful business owners who strive to improve every aspect of their financial life and make the most of their financial success they are experiencing in their business.

The first strategy uses an I. R.S. approved code Section 79 plan (http://www. Section79advisor. com) (group term insurance benefit) in a little bit different way than most large companies do.

Group term life insurance benefits are offered by many companies (both large and small) which pays for the first $50,000 of term life insurance for their eligible employees. It's a great benefit to offer employees at a relatively small cost per year. The employer gets a tax deduction on the cost of the employees' base insurance benefit as an ordinary business expense and hopefully the employee is now happier with their total compensation package.

These employees can also purchase more term life insurance at an attractive rate and can do so without medical underwriting. These additional life insurance premiums are deducted from the employees paycheck on an after-tax basis.

Mr. Orr says, "however, as a professional advisor, I would be remiss if I didn't warn employees that group term life coverage is not generally portable, so the employees cannot take the policy with them if they leave the company. So if they are pretty healthy, they should check out term insurance rates (http://www. termInsurancerates. TV) on one of my term insurance quote websites, many of which are state specific.

For example, employees living in Florida and New York can compare life insurance (http://www. LifeInsurance-compare. com) rates at:
www. LifeInsurance-Florida. com or www. LifeInsurance-NewYork. TV respectively. I also have other state
Websites to research cheap term insurance (http://www. CheaptermInsurance. TV) quotes with similar urls for California. TV, Texas. TV, Virginia. com and Ohio. com"

So it's clear that a Section 79 plan can benefit the employees. However, for the business owner who wants to better prepare themselves for retirement on a tax efficient basis, there are significant planning opportunities to do so within the rules of a Section 79 plan.

Successful business owners can learn more about how implementing a Section 79 plan can allow them to take more money out of their company and only pay income taxes on about 65% of that amount which they will then use those funds for their own non-qualified retirement plan. This planning will greatly improve their future retirement income by taking tax-free withdrawals from their part of the Section 79 plan. Along the way they will also improve their overall financial plan in other important ways.

From the business owner's personal standpoint (providing a more robust employee benefit package aside), implementing a Section 79 plan would be most worthwhile for those owners who want to invest another $30,000 - $150,0000 per year towards their retirement beyond their qualified retirement plan limits. However, once the full taxation implications are fully understood, many owners will stop contributing to their qualified plan and funnel all "retirement contributions" to take full advantage of the potential tax-free retirement income that is possible under the Section 79 plan.

There are usually no set-up fees or annual admin costs for the employer for a good Section 79 plan.
One can learn more details by visiting: www. Section79advisor. com

The second strategy is called a Captive Insurance Company. This is a much more obscure strategy due to the fact that there are so few specialist financial advisors who fully understand how the strategy works and there are relatively fewer business owners could fully benefit (compared to the number of suitable businesses for a Section 79 plan) since most will not qualify financially or otherwise to implement this advanced but longstanding business strategy.

Although little-known, many larger companies own their Captive Insurance Company (CIC) to insure risks that they don't want to pay third party insurance companies for, and would thus be self-insuring those risks. The same concept can be implemented by individual physicians, medical practices, dentists, law firms and most other highly profitable business owners who are informally self-insuring business risks

Under I. R.S. code Section 831(b) these smaller companies can mimic the larger ones and own their own Captive Insurance Company (http://www. CaptiveInsurance-company. com) and formally insure risks that they have previously self insured and at the same time dramatically improve their current overall financial position and retirement income.

The company can deduct all of the premiumpayments made to their own CIC insurance company (which by law does not need to pay income taxes on the first $1.2 million of premium income in order to fund reserves for future claims).

Owning a CIC only makes sense for business owners who want to deduct at least $100,000 per year (up to $1.2 million) but can help certain business owners achieve a number of beneficial business goals and greatly enhance their personal financial plan.

If the original company has a good claims history, their CIC will be highly profitable. And over the years, the CIC will have substantial assets which can then be used for the benefit of the owners. In essence, the business will fully deduct actuarially sound premium payments made to their own CIC and as the assets grow within the CIC, the business owner can eventually use these assets to fund a very comfortable retirement income on an income tax free basis

The strategy is more complicated than a simple Section 79 plan, and knowledgeable attorneys are needed to fully comply with all of the regulations. However the potential benefits to the business and owner(s) are potentially much greater. The Captive Insurance Company business strategy is quickly spreading as more successful business owners are made aware of all of the many benefits of formally insuring risks that were otherwise left uninsured. For more details visit: www. CaptiveInsurance-Company. com

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JOBING. COM CELEBRATES SECOND ANNIVERSARY WITH LAUNCH OF SUPER BOWL AD CAMPAIGN IN ARIZONA

2011-07-06T07:32:00.000-07:00

JOBING. COM CELEBRATES SECOND ANNIVERSARY WITH LAUNCH OF SUPER BOWL AD CAMPAIGN IN ARIZONA

Jobing. com, the leading provider of online, locally focused employment information in Arizona, is set to celebrate its two year anniversary this week with the launch of a new advertising campaign with 3 commercials on Fox during Super Bowl, Sunday February 3.

(PRWEB) February 3, 2002

PHOENIX, AZ Â February 1, 2002 Â Jobing. com, the leading provider of online, locally focused employment information in Arizona, is set to celebrate its two year anniversary this week with the launch of a new advertising campaign with 3 commercials on Fox during Super Bowl, Sunday February 3. The campaign includes one 30-second pre-game commercial, one 30-second spot in game, and one 30-second spot in the late news on Fox in Phoenix.

ÂThe economy may have slowed in the last year, but we are finding that there are still thousands of local companies that are looking for quality people,Â said Brian Mohr, General Manager of Jobing. com.

ÂIt is ironic, but the economic slowdown has helped our company,Â stated Aaron Matos, Founder and President of Jobing. com. ÂEmployers today are looking to fill positions with a better return on investment, and weÂve been able to provide much better results than traditional classified advertising or the national websites for our local clients. When employers pulled much of their employment advertising from other sources in October of last year, we actually achieved a record month in terms of open jobs and revenue.Â

Jobing. com, launched in February 2000, and achieved over 325% growth in 2001. The company is planning aggressive expansion in Arizona in 2002 and plans to double its staff by March.

ÂWe are extremely proud that we are a successful Âdot com,Â and our team is proud to be a local success story. We will continue our aggressive approach to connecting local employers and local job seekers,Â said Matos.

The Super Bowl advertising campaign was created by WOW! HR Communications, a Phoenix based full service employment advertising agency (http://www. wowhr. com (http://www. wowhr. com)).

Jobing. com currently works with thousands of local companies, and their client list includes organizations such as Arizona Public Service, Arizona State University, Banner Health, Adecco, Arizona Biltmore, Casino Arizona, Phoenix ChildrenÂs Hospital, City of Scottsdale, National Bank of Arizona, Mayo Clinic, Wells Fargo, Salt River Project, Farmers Insurance, United States Navy, and the State of Arizona.

About Jobing. com

Jobing. com is the leading provider of online, locally focused employment information in Arizona. Currently serving the entire state of Arizona, including Metro Phoenix and Greater Tucson, Jobing. com utilizes the latest cutting edge technology to connect local employers and job seekers. More information on Jobing. com may be found at the following URL www. jobing. com

Fox Run at Orchard Park Announces M. J. Kelley As New Board Member

2011-07-05T00:51:00.000-07:00

Fox Run at Orchard Park Announces M. J. Kelley As New Board Member

Orchard Park, NY (PRWEB) July 11, 2005

Fox Run at Orchard Park, a Lifecare Retirement Community dedicated to providing active, older adults the freedom to enjoy a full array of lifestyle enhancements, announced today the addition of Mary Jane (M. J.) Kelley to its Board of Directors. Fox RunÂs Board of Directors is charged with developing and implementing the communityÂs mission and achieving the goals of Fox Run with service to active older adults.

M. J. Kelley, a future Fox Run resident, has spent more than 40 years as an accountant and has served in numerous advisory positions for local organizations, including:

Â Nativity of Our Lord Â Finance Council

Â Orchard Park Chamber of Commerce Â Chairman of the chamber breakfast meetings and night at the races

Â Hamburg/Orchard Park Business and Professional Woman Â Committee Member

Â Nottingham Village Â Board of Directors

Â Wyoming County bank (Orchard Park Branch) Â Advisory Board

Â Niagara Frontier Builder Association Apartment Council Â Original Board Member

ÂM. J. is a welcomed addition to our board, especially considering her work with a number of prominent, local organizations,Â said Thomas Reinagel, executive director of the United Church Home Society. ÂAs a future Fox Run resident, her input will be a significant asset as we continue to move forward with the creation of the finest Lifecare community in the Western New York area.Â

About Fox Run at Orchard Park

Fox Run at Orchard Park is affiliated with the United Church Home Society; a Western New York based organization founded in 1877, devoted to residential senior citizen living and care.

When constructed, Fox Run will be located on 52 tranquil Orchard Park acres set at the southeast corner of Route 20-A and California Road. The site will offer housing options consisting of one and two bedroom apartments as well as patio homes. Additionally, the Fox Run Community will offer its senior residents a variety of on site amenities including a health center, indoor pool, workshop, gift shop, banking facilities and a variety of restaurants. For more information on Fox Run visit www. foxrunorchardpark. com or call 662-5001.

Contact:

James Abt

704-333-8544

James@leaddogcom. com

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Spa Gift Certificate Awarded in Ongoing Contest

2011-07-04T12:22:00.000-07:00

Spa Gift Certificate Awarded in Ongoing Contest

Happy Times in Healthcare has awarded a $100 spa gift certificate as part of its ongoing contest.

Bethlehem, PA (PRWEB) March 20, 2008

Happy Times in Healthcare announced today that Virginia Harney was selected as the winner of a $100 spa gift certificate. Ms. Harney was selected as the February winner in Happy Times' ongoing sweepstakes contest, 6 Days at Disney.

In an effort to create healthcare awareness, Happy Times in Healthcare and 7 Steps to Your Best Possible Healthcare are jointly sponsoring a trip to Disney World. The contest's Grand Prize is a 6-day trip to Disney World for four. The grand winner will be announced in June 2008. Other prizes include: a 1-year membership to Gold's Gym; a Canon Digital Camera; Three (3) $25.00 gift certificates to Amazon. com; 7 Steps T-Shirts; and 7 Steps to Your Best Possible Healthcare books by Dr. Ruthann Russo.

Additionally, each entrant will automatically get a free chapter of Dr. Russo's new book 7 Steps to Your Best Possible Healthcare, and a subscription to our newsletter, entitled, "Here's to Your Best Possible Healthcare." The book and newsletter address critical issues facing today's healthcare consumer, such as
:
How to chose the best family doctor How to shop for healthcare Pitfalls to avoid when talking to doctors

For more information or to register for the 6 Days at Disney contest, please visit www. HappyTimesInHealthcare. com.

Contact Information
Phone 610-861-2717
Web: www. happytimesinhealthcare. com or www.7stepshealth. com

About Happy Times In Healthcare
Happy Times in Healthcare helps you make sure your healthcare experiences are the best they can be. We educate, we inform, we help you become a happy and confident healthcare consumer.

About Ruthann Russo
Ruthann Russo, PhD, JD, MPH, RHIT, is a healthcare expert with more than 20 years of experience working in and advising healthcare organizations and the author of the consumer guidebook, 7 Steps to Your Best Possible Healthcare.

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New Data on Healthcare Web Site Effectiveness Points to Challenges and Opportunities

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

New Data on Healthcare Web Site Effectiveness Points to Challenges and Opportunities

Research Shows People Have Trouble Using Sites, but Health Insurance Companies Have Edge

New York, NY (PRWEB) February 5, 2009

More and more people are turning to the Web seeking answers about their health or the care of someone they love. Arming themselves for doctor visits, trying to figure out why they are getting a bill for something or researching the right hospital for lower back surgery--people turn to search engines and specialized health sites.

Many health insurers are beginning to prefer that members turn to the insurer's own personalized, password protected site for help. The sites include articles on health topics vetted by physicians, tools to assist in finding the right hospital, and calculators to help people determine out-of-pocket-costs, along with other features intended to enhance user experience.

The idea is that a better informed healthcare consumer is more likely to be proactive in their own care, driving costs down, benefiting everyone. Two years ago, Web researchers at Change Sciences Group -- a consulting company that specializes in helping companies see web sites through the eyes of their users -- set out to understand how people experience health-related sites. This research has been documented in a series of detailed reports, the latest of which is now available to industry subscribers and interested members of the media.

To jump to details about the reports visit: http://www. changesciences. com/healthcare (http://www. changesciences. com/healthcare).

The data that has emerged from the studies has not always been good news for health insurance providers, or other companies trying to reach healthcare consumers online. For example, the latest report shows that users are having a hard time making sense of treatment cost calculator results. People gave an incorrect answer only half the time when asked to study the results of treatment cost calculator pages, even though the pages showed the answer. "Data like this suggests that in many cases healthcare web sites aren't working the way we expect them to, and that there is a lot of work to do to ensure that people can use healthcare sites successfully," said Steve Ellis, a Change Sciences partner.

On the other hand, insurers have the advantage when it comes to financial information about care. "One finding we have been surprised by is the extent to which consumers trust their health insurance company with financial information about their healthcare and electronic personal health records. They do so by a wide margin, preferring their health insurance company over banks, government agencies, large software companies like Google and Microsoft, and even non-profits," said Steve Ellis.

The research now consists of five reports with over 250 pages and 2500 data points on how people experience healthcare online. The reports cover how people experience the web sites of the following companies: Aetna, Anthem, Assurant Health, The Bancorp Bank, Bank of America, California Health Care Foundation, Chase, CIGNA, ConnectYourCare, Department of Health and Human Services, Exante Bank, Fidelity, Fifth Third Bank, First Horizon, Harris Bank, Health Equity, HSA Bank, The Leapfrog Group, M&I Bank, Mayo Clinic, Principal, Sterling HSA, United Healthcare, US Bank, Wachovia, Web MD, and Wells Fargo. For more about the research, including sample data and findings highlights visit: http://www. changesciences. com/healthcare (http://www. changesciences. com/healthcare).

About Change Sciences Group
Change Sciences was founded in January 2000 to help companies optimize online business by basing decisions on how people use technology while they live, work, and play.

CONTACT
Rhonda Mills
Change Sciences Group, Inc.
888-864-1160 ext 731
Rhonda (at) changesciences (dot) com
Www. ChangeSciences. com

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Clinical Study Demonstrates Superior Bioavailability of Jarrow's Proprietary QH-absorb Formula

2011-07-03T05:50:00.000-07:00

Clinical Study Demonstrates Superior Bioavailability of Jarrow's Proprietary QH-absorb Formula

Clinical study demonstrates superior bioavailability of Jarrow Formula's proprietary ubiquinol Co-Q10 formula

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 13, 2009

The results of a clinical trial investigating the bioavailability of Jarrow Formulas®' QH-absorb®, a stabilized proprietary Co-Q10 formula utilizing the reduced form of Co-Q10 called ubiquinol, on 11 adult volunteers, was recently concluded at the medical school of the University of Ancona in Ancona, Italy.

Italian scientists from the University of Ancona (Institute of Biochemistry) measured the plasma level of Co-Q10 after taking 100 mg three times per day (100 mg T. I.D. = 300 mg). Eleven adult volunteers took Jarrow Formulas®' proprietary QH-absorb® formula over a 2-week period.

In this study, the results proved the superior absorption of QH-absorb®, as demonstrated by:
total Co-Q10 levels increasing from 0.70 mcg/mL to 6.14 mcg/mL. improving the mean reduced Co-Q10 (ubiquinol) levels in the plasma from.62 mcg/ml to 5.75 mcg/mL. This was an increase of 827% over baseline in humans. 5 of the volunteers achieved plasma levels over 7 mcg/mL and one subject was higher than 8 mcg/mL.

Another interesting finding showed a significant reduction in oxidized Co-Q10 in patients. Oxidized Co-Q10 does not function as an antioxidant. The results proved the efficacy of QH-absorb® as demonstrated by a reduction in the mean oxidized Co-Q10 levels in the plasma from 12% to 7%.

Jarrow L. Rogovin, President of Jarrow Formulas®, described another astonishing finding of the study. "Not only did our QH-absorb® increase plasma Co-Q10 levels two to three times more than other QH formulas, it also decreased the percentage of plasma oxidized Co-Q10 by 45%. It significantly increased the antioxidant, QH2, form of ubiquinol in the body. That is incredibly exciting for people watching their heart health or blood sugar."

Jarrow Formulas®' QH-absorb® is a proprietary stabilized formula that offers improved bioavailability over standard Co-Q10 supplements (ubiquinone), and is able to deliver Co-Q10 in its native antioxidant-capable form at higher levels. While standard Co-Q10 (ubiquinone) supplements can be reduced to the antioxidant state in the body, this reduction can be less efficient in some individuals due to health status, age or genetics. Ubiquinol also has significantly superior bioavailability to ubiquinone as demonstrated in clinical trials.

QH-absorb®, like Q-absorb®, uses an all-natural proliposome delivery system to improve absorption. Jarrow Formulas®' Q-absorb® and QH-absorb® delivery systems have been validated in multiple trials to significantly improve Co-Q10 absorption over other Co-Q10 formulas. Jarrow Formulas®' ubiquinol is derived from Co-Q10 that is manufactured via a yeast-fermentation process and consists only of the natural trans configuration, the same as is biosynthesized by humans.

Jarrow Formulas®' ubiquinol is supplied by Kaneka Corporation, the world's largest manufacturer of CoQ10. The Kaneka production process yields Co-Q10 of the highest purity and potency available.

Jarrow Formulas® is a direct contributor to research on CoQ10. It has funded several clinical trials on the nutrient, as well as acts as a sponsor for the international society that promotes research and education regarding coenzyme Q10.

The suggested retail price (SRP) for Jarrow Formulas®' QH-absorb® products are as follows:
QH-absorb®, 60 softgels (30 mg): $21.95 QH-absorb®, 60 softgels (100 mg): $55.95 QH-absorb®, 30 softgels (200 mg): $49.95

Jarrow Formulas® is a nutritional supplement formulator and marketer founded in 1977 and incorporated in 1988. The company markets its products throughout the world, including the United States, Mexico, Canada, England, France, Japan, Singapore, China, Taiwan, Israel, Kuwait, Azerbaijan and other countries. The company offers a complete line of nutritional products that includes vitamins, minerals, specialty antioxidants, probiotics, amino acids, standardized herbal concentrates and enzymes. Jarrow Formulas, Inc. is active in regulatory affairs, helping to maintain Americans' rights to free access to dietary supplements. Its products are manufactured by Jarrow Industries Incorporated, a 90,000-square-foot pharmaceutical quality facility located in Santa Fe Springs, CA.

For more technical information, contact Kevin Connolly, Ph. D, Director, Scientific Affairs, Product Development. For all other inquiries, contact Mark Becker, Director, Advertising/Communications toll free at (800) 726-0886 or access the Jarrow Formulas Web site at www. Jarrow. com.

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Scientel Wireless Expands Convergent Voice Offering

2011-07-02T19:28:00.000-07:00

Scientel Wireless Expands Convergent Voice Offering

Randy Swets will be joining the Wireless Security Integrations group as the new Manager of Convergence Voice Technologies with over 29 years of experience in 2-Way Radio Communications.

Lombard, IL (PRWEB) October 5, 2009

Scientel Wireless, LLC today announces a strategic expansion of their core networking and microwave business by appointing Randy Swets as Manager of Convergence Voice Technologies reporting to Dennis Broderick, Vice President of Security Integration.

"Strategically, we feel it is important to hire the best available resources. " said Dennis Broderick, VP, Wireless Security Integration;" Randy is seasoned professional that will increase our capabilities in the Midwest region and then replicate that success to our Texas and Hawaii offices. We are excited to have him join our team."

Randy has over 29 years of wireless voice experience and is well respected in the 2-Way Communication Industry. Randy's key responsibility will be growing Scientel's Convergence Voice Business through its existing sales force which is focused on State & Local Government, Health Care and Education vertical markets.

"Over the last few years the digital convergence of voice, data and video over a single network has dominated the wireless market." said Nelson Santos, President of Scientel Wireless. He continued saying; "Mr. Swets will provide Scientel the ability to provide our customers with a full spectrum of products and services in the markets that we serve."

About Scientel Wireless
Headquartered in Lombard, Illinois, Scientel Wireless is a single source for providing multi-site wireless communication systems to the municipal and business community. Since 1992, Scientel Wireless continues to deliver top quality services in consulting, design, implementation and support. Our innovative teams of experts deploy secure solutions that increase communications, reduce overall costs and improve the ability to service their customers.
Visit us at www. scientelwireless. com.

For additional information on Scientel Wireless, contact Michael Zloza or visit Scientel Wireless online at www. scientelwireless. com.

Company Contact:
Michael Zloza
815-715-2889 direct
Www. scientelwireless. com

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Entrepreneur Calls Business 'Brilliant' as Owner – Once Diagnosed with Infertility - Gives Birth to Twins

2011-07-02T04:17:00.000-07:00

Entrepreneur Calls Business 'Brilliant' as Owner – Once Diagnosed with Infertility - Gives Birth to Twins

LibraKnits Luxurious Handmade Baby Hats is Chosen One of Entrepreneur Magazine’s “100 Brilliant Ideas for 2010” on the Same Day its Owner Gives Birth to Twins

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 28, 2010

Every year, Entrepreneur Magazine’s June issue features its annual “100 Briliant Ideas” list. The list includes companies from ten different industries, but each company has one thing in common – entrepreneurial spirit and great story. 2010’s list includes one special “mompreneur” who had a particularly extraordinary spring. Not only was her company named one to watch by Entrepreneur, Amanda Sawyer, owner of LibraKnits Luxurious Handmade Baby Hats, expanded her family as well.

Once diagnosed with infertility, Sawyer gave birth to healthy twin girls in May. The day she brought the girls home from the hospital is also the day she got the news that LibraKnits had been picked by Entrepreneur Magazine. “I am absolutely thrilled,” Sawyer says. “I am the luckiest woman alive. That it all came together both personally and professionally at the same time is just amazing and wonderful.”

In the fall of 2006, Sawyer heard the words that no woman wants to hear. She was told that she could never have children. During the many doctor visits that followed her diagnosis, she needed something to help pass the time. So she picked up her knitting needles, and starting making luxurious handmade baby hats. And LibraKnits was born. "LibraKnits has allowed me the opportunity to turn one of the most difficult times in my life into one of the most rewarding and wonderful things I've ever done," states Sawyer.

Since then, fashion forward moms have chosen LibraKnits hats to keep their babies cozy and stylish. This unique company offers only the most luxurious, posh hats on the market, in a variety of styles. The hats are knit by hand out of the best materials found around the world, from silk, bamboo, and angora to the softest organic cotton.

Sawyer’s vogue infant hats are flourishing among new moms who refuse to sacrifice style just because they have children. Not surprisingly, these chic hats have spread to the hottest celebrity trendsetters, such as Jessica Alba and Sarah Jessica Parker. LibraKnits products have also been featured in numerous TV spots and magazines, and they are only rising in popularity.

Each hat is one-of-a-kind, made for a special baby whose mom is at the peak of the fashion trends. They are offered in an array of flattering colors to make each baby look his or her best. Sawyer continues to expand her business with new lines of LibraKnits hats, and is branching into other knit accessories, such as mittens.

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Coveo Solutions Inc. to Demonstrate Coveo Enterprise Search for SharePoint at Enterprise Search Summit

2011-07-01T06:29:00.000-07:00

Coveo Solutions Inc. to Demonstrate Coveo Enterprise Search for SharePoint at Enterprise Search Summit

Coveo Solutions Inc. will be providing live demonstrations of its newest product, Coveo Enterprise Search for SharePoint, at its booth at the Enterprise Search Summit in New York, scheduled for May 17th and 18th.

Quebec City, Canada / Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) May 10, 2005

Coveo Solutions Inc., a pioneer of integrated and secure search solutions for the desktop, Intranet and Web, today announced that its newest product, Coveo Enterprise Search (CES) for SharePoint, will feature prominently in its booth at the Enterprise Search Summit 2005, taking place May 17th and 18th in New York City.

This event marks the debut of CES for SharePoint in a public venue and represents the first opportunity for Coveo to demonstrate to a large live audience the productÂs ease of use and innovative features such as results navigation, quick view and document summaries.

Coveo is among the first vendors to offer full integration of pure search into MicrosoftÂs prominent collaboration platform. With a CES solution in place, SharePoint users can find internal information more quickly and easily, making the company portal an integral part of individual productivity. Administrators will ultimately benefit from their usersÂ improved search experience via increased stickiness of the corporate portal, which translates to a better return on their existing SharePoint investment.

What: Live demonstrations of Coveo Enterprise Search for SharePoint

Where: Booth #112, Enterprise Search Summit, Hilton New York

When: May 17th Â 18th, 2005

About Enterprise Search Summit

Enterprise Search Summit, organized by Information Today, Inc., is an intensive two-day learning experience that covers the nuts and bolts of developing and managing an internal search capability. The concentrated curriculum, which has been completely revised and updated for 2005, offers a structured learning environment where information managers and IT professionals can grasp the strategies and get the know-how they need to make the content that they are acquiring, publishing, organizing, and managing not only searchable, but Âfindable.Â For more information, visit http://www. enterprisesearchsummit. com (http://www. enterprisesearchsummit. com).

About Coveo Solutions Inc

Coveo develops and sells enterprise search software that allows all individuals within an organization to access and integrate multiple collections of data with one unified view, providing tangible productivity enhancements and ROI. By combining content from the desktop, the intranet and the Internet, with one integrated tool, data is quickly and easily located. With unmatched relevance and true out-of-the-box security, over 4,500 businesses and organizations worldwide benefit from Coveo Enterprise Search through increased revenue, greatly improved productivity and compliance with regulatory mandates. Key customers include AAA Automotive, AMN Healthcare, Credit Lyonnais, Valeo, FastSigns, Harris Corporation, Hewlett Packard, InfoSpace, Massachusetts Department of Education and Spectra-Physics. To download fully-functional free version of Coveo Enterprise Search, please visit http://www. coveo. com/en/enterprise-search/download. html (http://www. coveo. com/en/enterprise-search/download. html).

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University Health Industries Adds Two New Channels to Its National Television Campaign

2011-06-29T23:58:00.000-07:00

University Health Industries Adds Two New Channels to Its National Television Campaign

University Health Industries Inc., (OTC: UVHI) a Florida corporation engaged in the development, marketing and sale of proprietary, patent-pending nutraceutical products, including its leading brands Arthroleve(TM) and Zenstral PMS(TM), announced today that it is expanding its national television campaign to include two new channels.

BOCA RATON, Fla. (PRWEB) August 11, 2008

University Health Industries (UHI) is pleased to announce following the success of its national television campaign in the first quarter of 2008; we will be adding two additional channels to our direct response campaign. The Arthroleve™ spot will now be aired on both History International as well as ESPN classics. This spot features a ballroom dance sequence that capitalizes on a current and very popular dance show. The commercial includes a direct response component that is designed to drive consumer traffic to a call center for a free trial of the product, as well as to the product's website, www. arthroleve. com.

Dean Peloso, Chief Executive Officer of University Health Industries, was quoted as saying, "We are encouraged by the results of our initial airings and are pleased to expand our campaign to include the addition of two new channels."

About University Health Industries

Every year university labs around the globe identify research and test natural compounds and formulations which have the potential to improve our quality of life. The majority of these potentially life changing discoveries are never commercialized for the benefit of the public.

University Health Industries, in collaboration with university-based researchers worldwide, researches and identifies those compounds that have proven evidence-based effects and have the greatest potential for improving our lives.

University Health Industries' mission is to deliver the latest advances and discoveries in natural compounds packaged in our unique patented formulations including Arthroleve™ (www. arthroleve. com) as well as Zenstral PMS™ (www. zenstralpms. com) and delivered to satisfy the needs of consumers for the promotion of health for many common age-related health concerns. www. universityhealthindustries. com.

Safe Harbor Forward-Looking Statements:

Except for historical matters contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that these forward-looking statements reflect numerous assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that may affect University Health Industries, Inc. and its subsidiary businesses (collectively, the "Company") and prospects and cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements.

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Edge Information Management, Inc. Celebrates 15 Years By Announcing Expansion of its DOT-Compliant Evidential Breath Alcohol Testing

2011-06-24T23:23:00.000-07:00

Edge Information Management, Inc. Celebrates 15 Years By Announcing Expansion of its DOT-Compliant Evidential Breath Alcohol Testing

Edge Information Management, Inc. has evolved from a local provider of pre-employment background screening services to a thriving business with a national scope, offering a comprehensive suite of background screening and drug testing services. Celebrating its fifteenth anniversary, Edge is pleased to announce the expansion of its drug testing services with the introduction of Evidential Breath Alcohol testing services to businesses throughout Brevard County.

Melbourne, FL (PRWEB) January 12, 2006

Since 1991, Edge Information Management, Inc. has evolved from a local provider of pre-employment background screening services to a thriving business with a national scope, offering a comprehensive suite of background screening and drug testing services. Celebrating its fifteenth anniversary, Edge is pleased to announce the expansion of its drug testing services with the introduction of Evidential Breath Alcohol testing services to businesses throughout Brevard County. This service is especially beneficial to local businesses falling under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations with their Commercial Driver License (CDL) drivers.

Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, Edge was founded in January 1991 by a diverse group of professionals including a businessman, an engineer and a private investigator. Edge initially offered dial-up access service to its clients. With the proliferation of consumer Internet access, Edge launched a web-based application, WebScreen SM, in 2001. Companies found using WebScreen SM, enabled them to generate compliance, exception and management reports as well as ensure confidentiality by limiting viewing privileges of authorized company staffers by way of personalized user ID’s and passwords.

“Edge is fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with leading health care, retail and entrepreneurial professionals over the past fifteen years, both as customers and partners,” says Joe Langford, Edge’s President. “We truly value their partnership, ideas and input which has inspired enhancements to our technology and expansion of our service solutions making Edge’s WebScreen SM application one of the easiest processes to use in the marketplace. It’s the open communication that has made us successful from the beginning and I am certain that will be a integral part of maintaining our growth in the future.”

In further response to insight gained by these collaborative efforts, Edge helped simplify the hiring process for a vast array of clients by venturing into drug-testing services in January 2001. Now, with today’s announcement of on-site Evidential Breath Alcohol testing services, local DOT regulated businesses throughout Brevard County will have the opportunity to enjoy worksite collections, (with a minimum of five donors per visit), as well as on-site 24-hour post-accident collections. Each test is administered by professionally trained and certified Edge collectors and takes on average only ten minutes to complete.

About Edge Information Management, Inc.

Edge Information Management, Inc. is a full service background screening and drug-testing firm devoted to helping companies simplify their background-screening program. Based in Melbourne, Florida, Edge operates through a network of affiliates, partnerships and direct account executives. Edge administers comprehensive, customized background screening and drug testing programs for companies of all sizes from the mom and pop outfit to Fortune 500 companies.

The Right People Give You The Edge. Edge Gives You The Right People.

For more information visit www. edgeinformation. com or contact us at (800) 725-3343.

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Dr. Zenas B. Noon Jr. Joins Med Graph, Inc., Management Team

2011-06-21T20:53:00.000-07:00

Dr. Zenas B. Noon Jr. Joins Med Graph, Inc., Management Team

Dr. Noon will assist Med Graph in licensing its intellectual property, providing expertise in finding strategic partners in the pharmaceutical industry, and in securing working capital.

(PRWEB) December 16, 2004

Med Graph, Inc., today announced the addition of Dr. Zenas Noon to the companyÂs senior management team. ÂWe are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Noon to Med GraphÂs management team,Â said Ed Schlueter, chief executive officer of Med Graph. ÂDr. NoonÂs experiences as a senior executive at Kodak, at major pharmaceutical companies, and as a successful entrepreneur bring important life sciences industry capabilities to the company.Â

Dr. Noon has a Ph. D. in Economic Entomology from the University of Illinois, and an M. S. and B. S. from the University of Arizona. He has worked at Allied-Signal, Pfizer, and Sandoz. Most recently, Noon has held President and CEO roles at Hyal Pharmaceutical Corporation and Pharos Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and his own consulting business, Noon Associates. Dr. Noon serves on several Boards of Directors in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

ÂMed Graph develops telecommunication based monitoring systems for the medical community, bringing better disease management to physicians, hospitals, and insurersÂ Noon said. ÂProactive health systems are a growing segment of life sciences, and Med Graph is uniquely positioned to enter this field successfully.Â

Dr. NoonÂs responsibilities at Med Graph include assistance in licensing Med Graph intellectual property, providing expertise in finding strategic partners in the pharmaceutical industry, and support in securing working capital.

About Med Graph Inc.

Med Graph is a medical device and informatics company that provides technology and infrastructure to manufacturers of home healthcare monitoring devices. The company's patented method and system technology enables their products to passively collect critical diagnostic data and transparently deliver that data in graphical summary form to medical professionals. Ed holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Rochester. He has been recognized with the Xerox President's award, and the patent hall of fame award. Ed holds over 80 US patents in the areas of materials, devices, and medical informatics. For more information about Ed Schlueter, Jr. and Med Graph, visit www. med-graph. com.

About Noon Associates

Noon Associates provides management consulting for domestic and international businesses with emphasis on general management, marketing and sales, business, and organizational development. Typical projects include business strategy and development in the U. S. and internationally, marketing strategy for new and established products, and organization planning and marketing development for emerging businesses. Additional projects include business feasibility and manufacturing studies in foreign and domestic markets, operating plans for products and companies, total quality management (TQM), technology transfer, and mergers and acquisitions.

Media Note:

Dr. NoonÂs photo is available in digital format by email, or on CD-ROM by mail, on request. Please contact Med Graph Contract Chief Marketing Officer Paul McAfee, of eXubrio, LLC, for the photo. Paul can be reached at 716 568-0329. For more information about eXubrio visit www. exubrio. com.

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Effective Student Marketing Signs on Historic School in Need of Modern Advertising

2011-06-21T17:04:00.000-07:00

Effective Student Marketing Signs on Historic School in Need of Modern Advertising

Effective Student Marketing, Inc. recently signed on a new beauty school client and will be helping the school generate new leads for all of their programs. The president of ESM and his team have taken on the role of the beauty school's marketing department to help modernize their marketing efforts and increase their enrollments.

Andover, MA (PRWEB) February 2, 2010

Effective Student Marketing (http://www. effectivestudentmarketing. com) (ESM) has signed on a new client, Federico Career Colleges, to help them increase enrollments for their Cosmetology, Barbering, Massage Therapy, Esthetics and Manicuring programs. The beauty school has 60 years of experience providing classroom and hands-on training to aspiring industry professionals, while the management team at ESM has extensive experience in growing vocational and career schools through social media, customized email marketing, and interactive lead generation campaigns. ESM is celebrating their 5th year in business this month.

Andy Kelley, the president of Effective Student Marketing, and his team have taken on the role of Federico Career College's (FCC) marketing department to assist with putting a more efficient and modern marketing plan in place for the school.

"I approached Andy at a beauty school conference several months ago and explained to him the challenges I was facing as a school owner," said Sam Federico, owner of Federico Career Colleges (http://federicocareercolleges. com/). "Andy is very familiar with the beauty school industry, and immediately understood the enrollment and marketing goals I was aspiring to achieve. Andy and his team have since been working diligently on providing my school with high quality leads, and spearheading our marketing efforts. In the last few weeks, we have already seen positive results from the work ESM has done, and I am confident we will exceed our original enrollment goals."

ESM has launched their lead generation campaign with FCC by targeting several dedicated websites to generate leads, in addition to working with affiliated networks. ESM is also designing, deploying and managing FCC's email marketing with their Education Alerts (http://www. effectivestudentmarketing. com/what-we-do/education-alerts/) product line, sending their old leads monthly and weekly updates on upcoming class starts, events, and news related to the school. In addition, ESM is even helping FCC to redesign their corporate website by providing the school with fresh ideas and techniques to provide a more positive user experience. By providing FCC with ESM's own lead generation site, affiliated sites, a new website, and customized emails, FCC will receive high quality leads and thus more enrollments, helping to grow their school in a short amount of time.

In addition to FCC, Effective Student Marketing specializes in generating student leads for private career, technical and vocational schools with concentrations in healthcare, paralegal, and business analysis, to name a few. ESM increases enrollments, builds brand awareness, and helps to increase student retention for schools through social media (http://www. effectivestudentmarketing. com/social/10-tips-to-jumpstart-your-schools-social-media. php), education alerts, and interactive lead generation campaigns. For more information, contact ESM at 978-475-0880.

About Effective Student Marketing
Effective Student Marketing, Inc. is a strategic marketing organization that specializes in generating student leads and enrollments for career, technical, and vocational schools across the country through the use of internet marketing tools and techniques.

The team at ESM combines experience working on the school-side with skills in the latest technology to create programs that can meet any school's needs. Marketing and recruitment programs can include online reputation management, social media marketing, cost per lead vendor management, search engine advertising, and e-newsletter production and distribution.

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Brain Boosting Drugs vs. Walking: Treadmill Desk Manufacturer Promotes Common Sense

2011-06-21T05:19:00.000-07:00

Brain Boosting Drugs vs. Walking: Treadmill Desk Manufacturer Promotes Common Sense

The use of "brain enhancing" drugs is increasing at an alarming rate yet a superior, simpler, natural solution exists: a treadmill desk.

(Vocus) December 8, 2008

Purported "brain enhancement" drugs such as Ritalin, Modafinil, and Cephalon have seen a 300% rise in use in the United States during the past decade according to the National Institute of Mental Health. This dramatic rise in use is driven by healthy individuals seeking to gain a competitive edge and boost performance at work or in school, undeterred by potential long term risks. A company based in Phoenix, Arizona is promoting a safer, more effective means of achieving these brain enhancement performance goals: a treadmill desk.

In an opinion piece published in the journal Nature several scientists and professionals are arguing for the recognition and promotion of these drugs as brain enhancers despite the potential risks of dependency and lack of long term health impact studies.

"This commentary ignores recent studies that show Ritalin to be ineffective in performance enhancement over a three year period and harmful to growth and development in children, yet somehow these drugs are now considered the magic bullet for adults? It should raise alarm bells," states Steve Bordley, President of TrekDesk, a treadmill desk manufacturer. "None of these medications can make the claim that they boost memory and cognitive abilities, increase the amount of small blood vessels in the brain as much as 43%, or reduce the incidence of stroke, dementia or Alzheimer's over the long term. But a daily walking regimen accomplishes this without any potential risks and a long list of additional health benefits as well. You hear very little about this because no one makes any money telling you walking is the answer."

Categorizing these drugs as "smart drugs" seems to be both an oxymoron and a brilliant marketing ploy, exploiting American's drive to be at the top of their game.

So, if walking far exceeds the brain boosting abilities of these drugs, why aren't more American's changing their behavior? Bordley offers a few explanations. "Most people are unaware how powerful daily walking is for their health. If they were given the information it would change their priorities and motivations. Second, most adults are stressed for time already and and are strapped in a desk and a car for most of their day. Walking 3-6 hours a day is simply out of the question. The third reason is the lack of motivation at the end of an exhausting workday to get out and move."

Treadmill desks offer a solution to these challenges. Employees walk while they work at very slow speeds without sweating. At the end of the day they will have walked between 3-8 hours and gained energy and brain enhancing benefits naturally without pills and without any additional time burden.

Employees of major corporations are currently using treadmill desks and report gains in production and concentration in an addition to the numerous health benefits, including weight loss. "Most people focus on the significant weight loss that can be achieved on a treadmill desk but the positive effects on the brain are extraordinary," stated Bordley.
TrekDesk's website at http://www. trekdesk. com provides more detailed information on the health benefits of daily walking.

ABOUT TrekDesk : manufacturer of the first affordable full sized, adjustable treadmill desk designed to fit an existing treadmill, allowing walking while working, burning calories without sweating and health enhancement.

CONTACT:
Steve Bordley
TrekDesk
Ph: 877-449-8588
FAX: 877-449-8588
Http://www. trekdesk. com

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Breakthrough Management Group International Releases the Definitive 'How-To' Guide to Innovation

2011-06-20T22:08:00.000-07:00

Breakthrough Management Group International Releases the Definitive 'How-To' Guide to Innovation

The Innovation Guide for business leaders, managers and new product developers, "The Innovators Toolkit: 50 + Techniques for Predictable and Sustainable Growth" is now available.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) October 30, 2008

Growing a company isn't easy - and it's even more difficult to do on a sustainable basis if you don't have a system for innovation built into your organization. Breakthrough Management Group International (http://www. bmgi. com) (BMGI), an internationally recognized leader in performance-improvement systems, has released its newest title on one of today's hottest business topics. The Innovators Toolkit: 50+ Techniques for Predictable and Sustainable Growth (http://www. innovatorstoolkit. com), by BMGI CEO David Silverstein, BMGI Chief Innovation Officer, Dr. Phil Samuel and business author Neil DeCarlo.

Silverstein and BMGI chose this topic because it is one of the hottest issues in business today. "When approaching innovation in a systematic manner, the reader's digest version won't work, that would be like trying to build a house without the blueprints. You need the details, a pragmatic and hands-on roadmap for successful innovation projects, as well as a high-level overview of the guiding methodology. EVERYONE has problems to solve and this book will help you find innovative solutions to everyday problems."

The Innovator's Toolkit explains more than fifty fundamental tools and concepts that anyone involved in innovation should be familiar with--especially methods and strategies for creating new products, services and business models. This book is written in an easy-to-use reference format that helps readers understand why, when, and how to apply each tool.

Dr. Philip Samuel, Chief Innovation Officer for BMGI says, "Many books on innovation fall into two categories: creativity enhancement and strategic innovation. The Innovators Toolkit fuses innovation tools and techniques and is organized around a four-step innovation methodology--define, discover, develop, and demonstrate--it takes readers through problem identification, then flows into idea gen-eration, idea selection, and, finally, idea implementation."

The Innovator's Toolkit is the first book of its kind that:
Provides a step-by-step process to drive organic growth through innovation. Establishes a needed clarity around what and how to engage in the process of innovation Offers a practical framework for making innovation predictable and sustainable in any organization, with techniques - from basics like "imaginary brainstorming" to "axiomatic design." Is organized around a four-step innovation methodology - define, discover, develop, and demonstrate - that takes readers through problem identification, then flows into idea generation, idea selection, and, finally, idea implementation. Includes free downloadable forms and templates

BMGI's CEO Silverstein says his desire to write this book came from his passion to help individuals and organizations who seem to be frustrated by innovation. "People are struggling with implementing innovation. We wanted to develop a relatively straight forward, easy to learn, and repeatable method and set of tools to ensure people would innovate. This book does exactly that."

Published by John Wiley $ Sons (http://www. wiley. com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470345357.html), The Innovators Toolkit is available wherever books are sold, including Amazon. com, (http://www. amazon. com/Innovators-Toolkit-Techniques-Predictable-Sustainable/dp/0470345357/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1211490186&sr=8-2), Borders (http://www. borders. com/online/store/TitleDetail? sku=0470345357) and Barnes & Noble (http://search. barnesandnoble. com/The-Innovators-Toolkit/David-Silverstein/e/9780470345351/?itm=1).

Additional information on The Innovators Toolkit can be found at http://www. innovatorstoolkit. com (http://www. innovatorstoolkit. com)

For a review copy, contact Shari Cashman - Shari. Cashman@BMGi. com

About the Authors:
David Silverstein is founder and CEO of Breakthrough Management Group International, an interna-tional consultancy and training organization focused on innovation, Six Sigma, and business excellence. A successful public speaker and executive coach, his articles have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Worth, Investor's Business Daily, and BusinessWeek, among others.

Dr. Philip Samuel is Chief Innovation Officer at Breakthrough Management Group, a frequent public speaker, and an executive coach on innovation, Six Sigma, and lean practices. He is a coauthor of Design for Lean Six Sigma from Wiley.

Neil DeCarlo is a veteran business author and publishing consultant. He has written more than 200 articles and papers on performance excellence, and is coauthor of Insourcing Innovation, Six Sigma for Dummies, and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Lean Six Sigma.

About Breakthrough Management Group International:
BMGI is the world's leading provider of training and consulting for performance excellence. Specializing in Lean, Six Sigma and Innovation, BMGI works with leading companies around the globe to help "in-source" new capability and develop new core competencies. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Longmont, Colo., BMGI has developed a loyal clientele that today exceeds 200 active businesses in industries as diverse as biotechnology, health care, finance, telecommunications, manufacturing and energy. BMG has offices in 12 countries and has more than 100 employees worldwide. For more information on consulting services, visit www. bmgi. com.

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USAble Life Insurance Selects SunGard's iWorks for Group Benefit Administration

2011-06-20T05:37:00.000-07:00

USAble Life Insurance Selects SunGard's iWorks for Group Benefit Administration

SAble Life has selected SunGard's iWorks to help it build, deploy, administer and sell group insurance and worksite products as well as provide a Web-enabled business environment to its clients and partners. Using SunGard's iWorks' voluntary/worksite environment, USAble will be able to offer its clients greater flexibility in terms of the benefits and services it provides.

Atlanta, GA (Vocus) February 23, 2009

USAble Life has selected SunGard's iWorks to help it build, deploy, administer and sell group insurance and worksite products as well as provide a Web-enabled business environment to its clients and partners. Using SunGard's iWorks' voluntary/worksite environment, USAble will be able to offer its clients greater flexibility in terms of the benefits and services it provides.

SunGard's iWorks will help USAble Life process its business more efficiently through automated enrollment and self-service portals, as well as through the solution's automatic payroll deduction and direct member billing capabilities. SunGard's iWorks provides the ability for insurers to create tailored insurance products with Web-connected administration and a service-level experience through the life of a policy.

USAble Life will use SunGard's iWorks solutions for group and voluntary insurance product administration, and for financial accounting and reporting. SunGard's iWorks Compass will help support client service, billing, collections, claim administration and help the company manage and grow its traditional and voluntary worksite group life, disability, dental, cancer and critical illness insurance offerings.

SunGard's iWorks Compass, combined with SunGard's iWorks Enterprise Accounting and Enterprise Filing Systems, will provide USAble Life with a centralized financial repository. SunGard's iWorks will support USAble Life's financial accounting and statutory reporting needs as well as its statutory filing requirements with state insurance departments and the NAIC, while providing a central data resource from which to perform analysis and risk assessment of its business. By providing a central repository of data, SunGard's iWorks will help USAble to achieve greater accuracy, more timely tracking of financial information and greater visibility across its business lines.

Stu Rubinstein, executive vice president of Life and Disability for USAble Life, said, "SunGard's iWorks will help us deliver integrated solutions to our clients in conjunction with our Blue Plan partners. We will use SunGard's iWorks to show our clients the value we bring to our services and claim management techniques through sound data and reporting."

Greg Webber, president of SunGard's insurance business, said, "USAble Life is dedicated to meeting the needs of its clients through a competitive spectrum of products and services. SunGard's iWorks will help it to deliver on that promise by providing the ability to quickly add and tailor new products and services and enhance the user experience. SunGard's iWorks helps insurers achieve greater agility and resilience by providing a solution suite that can easily adapt to changing business conditions and operational requirements."

About USAble Life
USAble Life is a subsidiary of Life and Specialty Ventures, LLC, a holding company dedicated to serving its member Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans and other selected Blue plans. Through these arrangements, USAble Life is uniquely positioned to offer the customers of those Blue plans a competitive spectrum of products and services by combining USAble Life's life, disability, dental and ancillary health business products with the plans' health benefits products.

Established in 1980, USAble Life offers a full-line of group, group voluntary and individual products. The company insures more than 1.4 million individuals and is licensed to sell its products in 48 states and the District of Columbia. Headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, USAble Life has regional offices across the country and is supported by a team of 500 employees dedicated to providing superior service to the company's members. More information about USAble Life is available at http://www. usablelife. com.

About SunGard's iWorks
SunGard's iWorks is a business-driven IT product suite for the insurance industry in each of the following major business lines: life/health/annuities/pensions, property and casualty and reinsurance. iWorks offers a range of products and services including front-office tools, policy administration, reinsurance, actuarial calculations, financial accounting, investment accounting, and reporting. SunGard partners with customers to deliver products and services that aligns with changing business and regulatory needs.

About SunGard
SunGard is one of the world's leading software and IT services companies. SunGard serves more than 25,000 customers in more than 70 countries, including the world's 25 largest financial services companies.

SunGard provides software and processing solutions for financial services, higher education and the public sector. SunGard also provides disaster recovery services, managed IT services, information availability consulting services and business continuity management software.

With annual revenue exceeding $5 billion, SunGard is ranked 472 on the Fortune 500 and is the largest privately held business software and services company on the Forbes list of private businesses. Based on information compiled by Datamonitor*, SunGard is the third largest provider of business applications software after Oracle and SAP. Continuity, Insurance & Risk has recognized SunGard as service provider of the year an unprecedented five times. For more information, please visit SunGard at http://www. sungard. com.

*January 2009 Technology Vendors Financial Database Tracker http://www. datamonitor. com

Trademark Information: SunGard, the SunGard logo and iWorks are trademarks or registered trademarks of SunGard Data Systems Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U. S. and other countries. All other trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

For more information please contact:
Adriana Senior
718-578-1130
Http://www. sungard. com

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CANIDAE to Attend Michigan Pet Expo, Raise Funds for Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine

2011-06-19T22:34:00.000-07:00

CANIDAE to Attend Michigan Pet Expo, Raise Funds for Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine

CANIDAE Continues to Sponsor Charity Raffles Across the United States to Raise Funds for Pet Related Cancer Research

San Luis Obispo, CA (PRWEB) November 12, 2009

CANIDAE Pet Foods, Inc. (http://www. canidae. com (http://www. canidae. com)), a manufacturer of all natural holistic pet foods that are fed and recommended by thousands of certified breeders and rescue organizations throughout North America, will attend the second annual Michigan Pet Expo this November 20-22, 2009 at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, Michigan.

CANIDAE will be present at this three day pet products and services event, handing out complimentary samples of its all natural pet foods and treats while helping to raise funds for cancer research. Building on the success of its previous charity raffles at similar events, CANIDAE will once again offer a Felt Bicycle as the grand prize, with this raffle's proceeds directly benefiting the ongoing cancer research projects at the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. As part of its continuing commitment to foster Responsible Pet Ownership and help animals in need, CANIDAE will donate the bicycle to the raffle, allowing 100% of the proceeds to go directly to the college. To date, CANIDAE has helped raise thousands of dollars for pet related charities across North America as part of its ongoing mission to help needy animals.

The Michigan Pet Expo is a family-focused event sponsored in part by the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association that represents over 2100 veterinarians and veterinary students from all areas of the profession, provides continuing education for veterinarians and related professionals, and promotes veterinary medicine through a multifaceted public education program.

In addition to entertainment at the event, provided in part by CANIDAE sponsored Team Air Gunner in the Dock Diving competition, the Michigan Pet Expo will feature a cat show, a bird show, the "Dancing with Dogs" competition, and an amazing Frisbee Dog performance. Visitors will also be treated to a wide range of products and services including toys, beds, art work, pet photographers, therapy services, service dog groups, leashes, dog coats, and more.

Those interested in contributing to the fund raising efforts on behalf of the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine may purchase CANIDAE Charity Raffle tickets at the CANIDAE Pet Foods booth, number 430, for either $2 for one, or $5 for three at any time during the event.

About CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods

Founded out of love for pets and animals, CANIDAE Pet Food, Inc. manufactures and distributes a complete line of healthy meat-based, holistic, all natural dog food, cat food, and gourmet pet treats sold worldwide through independent pet food retailers including over 7,000 locations throughout the United States and Canada. For the most recent information about CANIDAE and its line of healthy pet products, visit http://www. canidae. com/canidae-news-updates. html (http://www. canidae. com/canidae-news-updates. html).

About Responsible Pet Ownership

In accordance with its philosophy of promoting Responsible Pet Ownership through proper nutrition and care, CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods is the title sponsor of the Responsible Pet Ownership blog which provides helpful tips and advice for caring pet owners. This daily RPO blog exists as a free service to all pet owners, offering articles from a range of professional pet authors on topics such as natural nutrition, training and exercise, veterinarian care, planned breeding, spaying and neutering, and supporting reputable breeders and rescue groups. Pet owners can subscribe to these informative daily articles at http://canidaepetfood. blogspot. com/ (http://canidaepetfood. blogspot. com/).

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Sexual/Sensuous/Erotic--Can Adult Fiction Be Hard-Edged For Him...And Romantic For Her?

2011-06-19T12:47:00.000-07:00

Sexual/Sensuous/Erotic--Can Adult Fiction Be Hard-Edged For Him...And Romantic For Her?

"Absolutely," insists Neale Sourna [neel sore'-nah--www. neale-sourna. com, PIE: Perception Is EverythingÂ], the film & TV screenwriter/adult fiction author of HOBBLE, Infinity Publishing. com, ISBN 0-7414-1284-5, Trade Paperback, 291 pgs, $18.95 US, which includes excerpts of other coming work. Order retail & wholesale [Mon-Fri] at 877-BUY-BOOK [877-289-2665] or online retail at BuyBooksOnTheWeb. com, bbotw. com; BarnesNoble. com, BN. com, Amazon. com, Borders. com, Waldenbooks. com/Brentano's, etc. Order through your LOCAL BOOKSTORES. Listed with Books In Print. Available NOW from Ingrams/Lightning Source.

(PRWEB) April 24, 2003

"Hobble is a book that you must read."--RAWSistaz Reviews

"...the narrative style is rather appealing...an interesting story...I would read again...

it rather intrigued me. The heroine is unique."--Sensual Romance Reviews

"When's your next one coming out?"--Several Cleveland, Ohio Readers to the author

HOBBLE is Sourna's first published novel and is the intensely sexual and insightfully psychological story of hero/antihero BENNET GILLESPIE, a world travelling, Native American medical professional, a man extremely successful in his public life yet painfully dissatisfied with the path of his personal life. A man with "a hero-damsel complex", as his perilously sudden, obsessive, sexual entanglement with a troubled, "knife happy", African American "innocent", and her controlling British "legal guardian" threatens to cost Benn a lot more than his life.

*************She nodded in full conviction. Her use of ÂheroicallyÂ wasnÂt lost on me.

*************I also donÂt care to be praised too highly, even by someone like her. The

*************higher and harder the pat on the back, the more likely it is to eventually

*************break your neck. I almost told her not to underestimate a manÂs innate,

*************complex fears when it comes to amour. Specially, when sharp objects,

*************blood, and the criminally insane were involved.ÂHOBBLE

Many of HOBBLE's readers and reviewers have expressed eagerness to read more from the intriguingly different and never dull, sharp mind of Cleveland, Ohio native Neale Sourna. Sourna is an Advisory Board Member for "Creative Screenwriting Journal" [as S Reynolds], has penned for PLAYGIRL Magazine, and her psi-fantasy/horror-erotic romance FRAMES was chosen as a 5th Annual New Century 2002 Screenplay Contest Finalist.

She believes fiction should entertain us yet reflect our lives; holding it up for us to review our points of view at different angles, causing us to reconsider the world around us with our MOST SENSUOUS ORGAN--our minds. In fact, Sourna's official slogan and new personal publishing company name is, "PIE: Perception Is EverythingÂ" [www. pie-perceptioniseverything. com].

And, in HOBBLE, Benn's personal perception is what we get in her erotic-romantic-hard-edged fiction. Sourna says, "As altruistic as we all can be, selfishly personal drives propel us all; but, we pretend otherwise. Yet, even those dearest to us have no concept of the range, the depth, or genesis of our hidden, driven ambitions and fears. Sometimes, we ourselves don't even know, understand, or accept them."

HOBBLE's outward character agendas are only the surface, as Benn, Day, and senior citizen Hopkins each surreptitiously or blatantly, and sometimes in altruistic selfishness, push their own overlapping, personal needs. This is no "pink cover" romance. This is man-friendly sex with realistic motives and complications, and a strong face-the-real-world core.

*************I was exhausted of making life and death choices for people, who

*************refused to face their own music and make those decisions. I was

*************tired of having to carry extra malpractice insurance because I was

*************making those kinds of decisions, in their lazy stead. IÂd ÂswornÂ,

*************as I left on sabbatical, that the next time I made a life and death

*************anything for someone else, I was gonna get paidÂa hell of lot

*************more than my usual fee or the usual effusively grateful thank yous.

*************And especially more than the I-love-you, BUT Âoh, by the wayÂ,

*************second-guess lawsuits.ÂHOBBLE

HOBBLE is all or nothing, romantic sexual warfare, with bittersweet, tenderly romantic moments facing off with devastating and dangerous emotional clashes, fought with minds and bodies, with legalities and deceptions, and no one of these three nor any interrelationship among them is merely just what it seems, as the unanticipated ending proves. Enjoy.

Order retail/wholesale from 877-BUY-BOOK [877-289-2665], INFINITY PUBLISHING. COM BOOKSTORE, BuyBooksOnTheWeb. com, or BBOTW. COM

Www. neale-sourna. com

Also at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, Waldenbooks and more.

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Fiction/subject sorting categories: literary erotic romance, sensual romance, erotica, romance, literary, multi racial, Hispanic, Spanish American, Native American (Mayan, Incan, Peruvian, Mexican), African American, Virginia Beach VA, Cleveland OH, orthopedics, mental health;

Author categories: American, Midwest USA, NE Ohio, Cleveland OH, American University, Lake Erie College, Cuyahoga Community College, JFK H. S., multi racial, African American, Native American, female

BioConference Live Returns Wednesday October 20th and Thursday October 21st with Renowned Presenters

2011-06-19T05:11:00.000-07:00

BioConference Live Returns Wednesday October 20th and Thursday October 21st with Renowned Presenters

Free Live Virtual Event on Clinical Diagnostics at http://www. BioConferenceLive. com to Include Gyorgy Abel, M. D. Ph. D., Keith C. Ferdinand, M. D., M. D., FACC, FAHA, James Nichols, Ph. D., DABCC, FACB, and Alan Wu, Ph. D.

Boston, MA (Vocus) September 30, 2010

BioConference Live, a leading web destination for online-only events for the Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics markets, today announced several speakers and sponsors for the upcoming edition of BioConference Live: Clinical Diagnostics to take place Wednesday October 20th and Thursday October 21st 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EDT. This edition of BioConference Live, which spans two days, includes presentation sessions of interest to the clinical researcher in Cancer, Cardiology, Hematology, Infectious Disease, Lab Automation, Laboratory Testing, Molecular Diagnostics and Point of Care.

On Wednesday, October 20th at 12:00 Noon EDT, Alan Wu Ph. D. will be presenting on “The Emerging Role of Pharmacogenomics in Clinical Research and Practice.” Dr. Wu is Chief of Clinical Chemistry & Toxicology & Professor of Laboratory Medicine at San Francisco General Hospital and University of California, San Francisco. Also joining Dr. Wu on Wednesday’s program of speakers is Gyorgy Abel M. D. Ph. D who will be presenting on “HPV Molecular Testing in Cervical Cancer Screening” at 4:00 PM EDT. Dr. Abel is the Director of Clinical Immunology and Molecular Diagnostics at Harvard Medical School.

On Thursday October 21st, James Nichols Ph. D., DABCC, FACB, will be speaking on Thursday October 21st at 10:00 AM EDT on the topic of “Point-of-care testing: What is it and why does everyone want it?” Dr. Nichols is Medical Director of Clinical Chemistry at Baystate Health and Professor of Pathology at Tufts University School of Medicine. At 4:00 PM EDT that same day, Keith C. Ferdinand, M. D., FACC, FAH, will be sharing a presentation with attendees on “Strategies for the Management of Hypertension: What to Expect from JNC 8.” Dr. Ferdinand is the Adjunct Professor at Morehouse School of Medicine, and Clinical Professor, Cardiology Division at Emory University. Dr. Ferdinand is also Chief Science Officer for the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC). An additional twenty speakers are confirmed for BioConference Live.

Bio-Rad Laboratories and Thermo Fisher Scientific return as supporters of BioConference Live and are joined by the Ortho Clinical Diagnostics division of Johnson & Johnson and Randox Laboratories. Bio-Rad manufactures and supplies products and systems used to separate complex chemical and biological materials and to identify, analyze, and purify their components in the life science research, healthcare, and analytical chemistry markets. Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is a leading provider of solutions for screening, diagnosing, monitoring and confirming diseases early, before they put lives at risk. Thermo Fisher Scientific provides analytical instruments, equipment, reagents and consumables, software and services for research, analysis, discovery and diagnostics. Randox Laboratories researches and develop innovative, high quality solutions designed to make diagnostic testing quicker with higher accuracy and reliability for results of the highest quality.

BioConference Live offers all the benefits of a conventional conference, with live keynote presentations, peer networking and an exhibit floor -- over the web, so that attendees can conveniently participate from any computer, whether in their office, home or teaching institution. A complete list of speakers and session topics is available at BioConferenceLive. com. To register to attend for free, visit BioConferenceLive. com.

ABOUT THE PRODUCERS
PLATFORMQ
PlatformQ is a digital media company that produces virtual events in the education and healthcare markets. PlatformQ connects people, organizations and associations worldwide, enabling them to meet, interact and learn from leading experts and thought leaders at online events. Virtual events produced by PlatformQ offer great access to content, real-time networking, interactivity, global reach, and efficient use of time and resources for attendees. PlatformQ events provide marketers with a measurable, targeted, and contextual environment for promoting products and services.

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LabRoots is a social utility designed to network the professional scientific community based on individual scientific experience, discipline, and aptitude. LabRoots fosters world-wide scientific communication and incorporates the newest social networking technologies. LabRoots allows scientists to connect with each other as they describe their research interests on a myriad of unique features and tools, discovering meaningful collaborations across geographic boundaries and fields of expertise.
More information can be found at http://www. LabRoots. com.
BioConference Live and PlatformQ are trademarks of PlatformQ, LLC. All other trademarks or service marks are property of their respective owners.

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Khepera Center Supports World AIDS Day Observance with Oldest Black Fraternity, University

2011-06-14T07:37:00.000-07:00

Khepera Center Supports World AIDS Day Observance with Oldest Black Fraternity, University

The Khepera Center for Expression & Social Change recently provided support and resources for Lincoln University's World AIDS Day Observance sponsored by the Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Mitchellville, MD (PRWEB) December 6, 2006

The Alphas, which are the nation's oldest African American fraternity founded December 4, 1906, held an AIDS awareness panel discussion, entitled "Real Talk - Let's Talk About Sex," featuring a skit with a couple not considering whether the other was HIV positive, and a condom giveaway on November 27th and December 1st, respectively at Lincoln University - the nation's oldest historically Black college and university founded in 1854.

"Our generation needs to start asking the important questions as well as making informed decisions before we jeopardize our lives and the lives of others," said University senior Michael Dickerson, Jr., vice president of the fraternity chapter and event chair.

Currently, African Americans represent nearly 50 percent of the estimated 1.2 million Americans living with AIDS today and 54 percent of the new cases in our country, according to the Black AIDS Institute.

"With the help of the Khepera Center, who has been instrumental in providing technical assistance and resources for this and another effort, Project Alpha, we are able to properly empower our community," Dickerson added, explaining that Project Alpha is a national fraternity initiative with the March of Dimes, involving relationships, sexual health issues and responsible decision-making for African American boys.

The Khepera Center, which is a paradigm-shifting for-profit institution whose mission is to establish a community of creative problem-solvers and social change agents that capitalize on the transformative and healing powers of expression and the Arts, helps schools, community-based and non-profit organizations, government agencies and companies build capacity by addressing prevention and intervention issues among their staffs as well as the audiences and customers they serve.

"Working with both the first African American fraternity and college is definitely not by coincidence, but by intention," said Eric Christopher Webb, Khepera's senior fellow and member of its board of advisors. "Health disparities, particularly those involving HIV/AIDS, have far too long plagued this community for either lack of resources, poverty, government inaction and inadequate access to health care. The Khepera Center is dedicated to finding and providing support and solutions to these and other critical issues."

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Quality Medical Resources, Inc. (QMR) Selects PLEX<b>IS</b> Claims Manager to Help Achieve Its Business Goals

2011-06-14T04:53:00.000-07:00

Quality Medical Resources, Inc. (QMR) Selects PLEX<b>IS</b> Claims Manager to Help Achieve Its Business Goals

Partnership will help QMR expand lines of service

(PRWEB) October 25, 2002

Ashland, Oregon Â October 22, 2002 Â PLEXIS Healthcare Systems, Inc. announced today that Quality Medical Resources (QMR) has purchased its core claims processing software, PLEXIS Claims Manager. The PLEXIS' suite of products offers payers, benefit administrators and health plans the functionality to facilitate accurate and automatic claims adjudication, referral authorizations, benefit administration, and contract management, while meeting all present HIPAA compliance requirements.

Quality Medical Resources, Inc. is a progressive and diverse professional medical resource firm. Founded as a partnering firm to Quality Medical Evaluations, Inc., QMR provides medical bill review services to the property & casualty, as well as the commercial insurance industry. QMR also serves nationally recognized and respected insurers, as well as governmental agencies, independent adjustment companies, law firms, self-insured companies, and third party administrators.

Quality Medical has a history of utilizing state-of-the-art software, cutting-edge technology and accurate data to provide its clients with the most accurate, efficient, and timely outcomes possible. According to Mr. Joseph Quaranto, President at Quality Medical Resources, this is the reason they selected PLEXIS Claims Manager. "We pride ourselves on using leading edge information technology tools to help us better serve our clients. After an exhaustive national search, PLEXIS was the clear choice for QMR," said Mr. Quaranto.

"As a diverse, dynamic and growing organization, we consider our alignment with PLEXIS to be a critical ingredient in our future success. The PLEXIS Claims Manager will allow us to achieve our business growth goals in the medical bill review industry, and at the same time, afford us the opportunity to expand our lines of service seamlessly to our client base without having to look outside our existing programs. We are counting on our relationship with PLEXIS Healthcare to have a major impact on achieving both our short-term and long-term organizational goals," Mr. Quaranto continued.

"Quality Medical Resources is a highly respected company in the medical bill review industry," said Jorge Yant, President and CEO of PLEXIS Healthcare Systems. "We are extremely pleased that they chose our companyÂs product after their exhaustive search. We are also gratified that our Claims Manager has been slated to play a major role in QMRÂs business plan," Mr. Yant concluded.

About Quality Medical Resources, Inc.

Quality Medical Resources, Inc. is headquartered in Westboro, MA. QMR, founded as a partnering firm to Quality Medical Evaluations, Inc., provides medical bill review services to the property & casualty, as well as the commercial insurance industry. QMR also serves nationally recognized and respected insurers, as well as government agencies, independent adjustment companies, law firms, self-insured companies, and third party administrators. For more information call (508) 898-9009 or toll free (888) 414-9009.

About PLEXIS Healthcare Systems

PLEXIS Healthcare Systems, Inc., a healthcare technology company based in Ashland, Oregon, has been developing high-end claims processing software since 1996. PLEXIS Healthcare Systems provides advanced technology tools that enable healthcare organizations to streamline and automate their claims payment and medical case management requirements. For more information, please call toll free (877) 475-3947 or visit http://www. plexisweb. com.

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Toronto On Site Massage Practitioner, In My Hands, Promotes Upcoming Canada Healthy Workplace Week, October 23-29, 2006

2011-06-13T13:29:00.000-07:00

Toronto On Site Massage Practitioner, In My Hands, Promotes Upcoming Canada Healthy Workplace Week, October 23-29, 2006

Toronto Board of Trade member and on site massage specialist, In My Hands joins companies across the country in promoting Canada’s Healthy Workplace Week, October 23-29, 2006.

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) October 18, 2006

Toronto Board of Trade member and on site massage specialist, In My Hands joins companies across the country in promoting Canada’s Healthy Workplace Week, October 23-29, 2006.

Workplace health practitioner and owner of In My Hands, Irene Orkin emphasizes, “One of the key workplace health issues is stress. Stress related downtime costs Canadian business $12 billion annually. At In My Hands our on site massage service provides a fun and cost effective solution for stress relief that restores an employee’s equilibrium in as little as 15 minutes and boosts employee morale. Our company’s primary goal has always been helping companies make a difference in workplace health and Canada’s Healthy Workplace Week is the perfect occasion to highlight on site massage services and its benefits.”

Ms. Orkin added, “During Healthy Workplace Week, In My Hands will actively promote workplace health throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Marketing efforts will include, web site promotions, email & newsletter campaigns as well as earmarking a percentage of profits for a donation to the United Way.”

The 2006 Canada Healthy Workplace Week theme is, Make a Difference in Your Workplace! The Canadian Healthy Workplace Council oversees the initiative. The Council includes representatives from leading organizations and practitioners in the field of workplace health, and is dedicated to increasing awareness of the positive connection between employee health and organizational productivity, profitability and long-term success. The Canadian Healthy Workplace Council reminds us:

If your organization is new to workplace wellness, this week could be an opportunity to get started and to learn from other businesses.

If your organization has already started a workplace health initiative, October 23-29 could be the ideal time to expand on your initiative and celebrate what you have accomplished.

Visit Canada’s Healthy Workplace Week website at: www. healthyworkplaceweek. ca to learn more about the yearly celebration of workplace health in Canadian organizations.

For more information about on site massage and how you can promote workplace health visit: www. inmyhands. ca or call us at: 416-975-5581.

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