Thursday, March 31, 2005

Home Decorators Collection Accessorizes Home for Arkansas Family on The Learning Channel

Home Decorators Collection Accessorizes Home for Arkansas Family on The Learning Channel

“16 Children and Moving In” is a one-hour special on The Learning Channel (TLC) that chronicles the Duggar family’s transition from their current small three-bedroom, two-bath rental to their new home that will be almost 7,000 square feet. Catalog and online home furnishings retailer, Home Decorators Collection contributed many home décor items to the nationally broadcast program.

Hazelwood, MO (PRWEB) March 12, 2006

There’s nothing average about the Duggar Family. They live in a little house that is literally bursting at the seams. That’s because the Duggars have 15 children and a 16th on the way! “16 Children and Moving In” is a one-hour special on The Learning Channel (TLC) that chronicles the family’s transition from their current small three-bedroom, two-bath rental to their new home that will be almost 7,000 square feet and will include nine bathrooms, four washers, an industrial kitchen and dorm lofts to sleep 10 boys and five girls. Catalog and online home furnishings retailer, Home Decorators Collection contributed many home décor (http://www. homedecorators. com) items to the nationally broadcast program.

To add color and interest to the décor, Porcelain Fishbowl Planters (http://www. homedecorators. com/Home_Decor/Room_Accents/Planters/), in a variety of hand-painted designs, were placed throughout the house. Handcrafted by skilled artisans, these decorative planters are created using a multi-step process that includes meticulous hand painting, fine sanding and more than 10 coats of lacquer. Each individual porcelain planter features intricate, hand-painted details, representing one-of-a-kind works of art. The Duggar family chose images of fishing, roosters, flowers and birds. Each planter comes with a black-finished wood composite stand.

Oak-Top End Tables (http://www. homedecorators. com/Furniture/Tables/End_Tables/Oak/), with animal-themed wrought iron bases, accentuate the Duggar’s country décor. This collection is available in dozens of designs inspired by nature, sports, travel and other decorative themes. The bases feature a durable powder-coat finish that resists chipping, and the solid oak top features a smooth and lustrous medium oak finish. This table will surely stand up to rigorous use of a very large and very busy family.

Surrounding the enormous dining table are sixteen Arched Ladderback Chairs (http://www. homedecorators. com/Seating/Dining_Chairs/). These charming dining chairs are crafted of strong solid hardwood and are available in a variety of rich finishes. Seat choices of rush, wood or slat complement the alluring design. Several area rugs, cocktail tables and lamps also appear throughout Duggar’s brand new home.

The Duggars already have national recognition. This is the second special featuring this unique family. The original special premiered in 2004 on Discovery Health to 900,000 viewers, making it the highest rated special on that channel ever! Since then, the special has been repeated on all the Discovery Network channels over 20 times. Bottom line - people are fascinated with the Duggars and so is Home Decorators Collection.

Home Decorators Collection is one of the nation’s largest direct sellers of merchandise for the home. In addition to catalog and website, it has retail stores in St. Louis, Kansas City, Oklahoma City and Tulsa. For further information, visit www. HomeDecorators. com or call 1-800-245-2217 for a free catalog.

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Wednesday, March 30, 2005

Healing Bodies one Touch at a time

Healing Bodies one Touch at a time

Enter the New Age of Energy Manipulation and Healing

(PRWEB) January 21, 2003

Press Release, 20/Jan/03

My Dear friendly health Editor,

Your readerÂ’s will be pleased to know; now they can have access to vital information from the new age of energy work and healing.

In this new book by Jay North, The Gift of Touch; your readerÂ’s will find new data on healing that could very possibly help change and improve their lives. They will appreciate seeing the book mentioned in your publication and we will appreciate any mention you give to The Gift of Touch.

We are very happy to send free review copies of the book to the press via e-mail. It is our (environmental) desire to save treeÂ’s that we are offering review copies via email; we will however comply to request for hard copies. Please forward all request to

Marketing IntÂ’l, 805-646-2425 or Jaynorthis1@aol. com

Thank you in advance Christi Wilson

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Marketing International

402 W Ojai Ave. PMB 146

Ojai, CA 93023

Phone: (805) 646-2425

Email: Jaynorthis1@aol. com

January 20, 2003

Press release,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Changing Lives and Healing Bodies One Touch at a Time

Ojai, CALIFORNIA - Recently, new discoveries on the healing powers of massage therapy, energy manipulation and therapeutic touch have made news all over the U. S., and indeed, the world. What had been considered “alternative” therapies are now gaining popularity in the mainstream.

 Author and therapist Jay North has written a new book, The Gift of Touch, to address these new findings and cover the issues of Healing, Body Work and Light Work for both the beginner and professional therapist.

 JayÂ’s first introduction to massage therapy was in 1968. He took a basic course in massage, primarily dealing with the scalp, face, hands and feet. In 1970, Jay studied at the Santa Monica School of Massage, where he received his certification as a massage therapist. He then completed advanced training with Greta Schmidt of Germany, whose specialty is sports injury therapeutic massage.

 In the years to follow, he pursued education in reflexology, Do`~ In and Shiatsu and became proficient in Reiki levels one and two.

 In 1990, he began is study of herbal medicine under the tutelage of a shaman of the Blackfeet Indian Tribe in Northwest Montana. His interest in the healing arts has spanned over 30 years, in which he has read over 1,500 books on topics such as philosophy, physiology, spirituality, energy work and related fields.

 The Gift of Touch has been a work in progress since 1976, when his first book on the topic, Advanced Breakthroughs in Massage Therapy, was published. The Gift of Touch delves into new and relevant discoveries made from 1996-2002.

 Jay also has experience in organic farming, which gives him a deep respect for the earth and its healing powers.

 In peopleÂ’s search for healing, happiness and a complete opening to a fully conscience experience, the data in this book will be useful and helpful. Many people have deemed it to be accurate and amazingly helpful in their quest for health and vitality.

 An autographed manuscript edition of The Gift of Touch is only $14.95 plus $4.95 S&H. A 30% discount is available to schools and organizations ordering 10 or more copies. The book comes with a 100% money-back guarantee if people are not completely satisfied. Anyone interested in ordering a copy of The Gift of Touch can send $19.90 includes S&H to Marketing IntÂ’l 402 W. Ojai Ave. pmb 146-P Ojai, Ca. 93023

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Therapeutic touch for health and bodywork has been around for thousands of years and, as Jay North—author, social activist, entrepreneur, organic farmer, practitioner of healing arts—believes (with opened memory) for billions of years.

The Gift of Touch is an exciting new work intended to aid those seeking relief, improvement and change in their quest for a more pleasurable life and the evolution of humankind. The Gift of Touch is intended to motivate readers to initiate positive changes in diet and physical activity that can result in improved physical, mental and emotional well being—and in an overall lighter experience.

Jay believes that healing practitioners throughout the world have a unique opportunity through contact with fellow beings to assist in the orchestration of change so that a shift in consciousness may occur. JayÂ’s premise is that simply through the art of systematically touching and handling the bodyÂ’s energies, lives can be dramatically improved.

The focus of this book is the manipulation of energy FLOWS. Energy is what creates and holds in place the material we collectively refer to as reality. When energy flows smoothly and evenly, the body operates at its optimum level. An in-bodied being operating at optimum level equates into a calm, vital, productive, happy individual in harmony with self and other beings, including plants and animals.

But energy in and around the body tends to get locked up due to many factors: injuries, trauma, drug and alcohol use, breaks, strains and so on. Locked or blocked energy is what tends to foul things up in the body and mind. In this book, Jay North reveals how energy in and around the body can be freed up to flow and to be of optimum use and value.

This comprehensive book is filled with interesting facts as well as step-by-step instruction in a variety of healing techniques, covering everything from esoteric concepts such as karma cleansing to basics such as how to give a Swedish massage, (the most widely used and accepted modality in massage therapy throughout the world today),

Jay explores the release of entities (some call them ghosts; others entities, mechanisms, implants, the devil, etc.). JayÂ’s vast experience in the healing arts confirms that no matter what we label them, there is the existence of energies that are not ours, and he explores this topic with insight and his ever-present humor.

The Gift of Touch also delves into the areas of nutrition, fasting, standing meditation, group healing sessions, romantic love, massage for babies, and Native American sweat lodges.

There is an entire chapter devoted to sexuality and sensual massage. Jay asserts that a healthy sex life is one of the most healing therapies for well-being and overall happiness. He states: “Sex is one of the highest degrees of the expression of love we will ever find. For thousands of years, nations, cultures and individuals have designed all sorts of interesting techniques for expressing love and sexuality with one another. Sensual massage does more than just relieve tension… it is spirituality—the act itself, it is two people coupling in order to bring pleasure into this life experience for and with each other.” This Chapter is for couple’s not Therapist and their clients.

There are many books on Healing on the market. What is NEW is a book that increases readers’ ability to be in oneness and to experience oneness in their daily experience of life here on this plane. The Gift of Touch techniques are intended to aid in the quest for beingness and oneness by removing the blocks to oneness. “Our basic path is to return to who we truly are, nothing and everything, aware that we are the creators, temporarily, mistakenly separated from the one that created what we are in order to experience who and why.”

In the chapter entitled “Rites of Passage,” Jay covers the topic of assisted dying with sensitivity and perception, examining how a healing practitioner can ease the transition from this plane to the next.

As Jay succinctly sums up his book: “The purpose of this work is to free people from their minds and allow them the opportunity to expand into a world of Love, Peace and Joy—a world without the need for wars, without insanity, ignorance, compulsion to control or destroy. A world where man/womankind can live freely without the negativity of judgments and projections; where the only standing order of the day is one of goodwill and that you have a truly wondrous day filled with prosperity and joy. The Gift of Touch is real and is powerful.”

The world needs this book. Mayo Morley

Alternative Health and Wellness Fair Hosted by the Learning Institute of Family Education, April 17, in Redford

Alternative Health and Wellness Fair Hosted by the Learning Institute of Family Education, April 17, in Redford

Holistic practitioners will be on hand offering alternative and complementary approaches to health and healing. Families interested in learning about hypnotherapy, massage therapy, aromatherapy, graphoanalysis, natural products, ear candling, and more, can visit the Alternative Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 17 from 11 a. m to 4 p. m., at the YWCA, located at 24940 Grand River, in Redford, MI. Admission is free and donations accepted.

(PRWEB) March 21, 2004

Learning Institute of Family Education (LIFE) will host an Alternative Health and Wellness Fair on April 17, 2004 from 11 a. m. to 4 p. m. at the YWCA Northwest, located at 25940 Grand River, in Redford, MI. The entire family will have an opportunity to learn about complementary health care options.

The Alternative Health and Wellness Fair, co-sponsored by the YWCA, will include a variety of holistic approaches, including hypnosis, massage therapy, aromatherapy, natural products, Reiki, graphoanalysis, other healing arts and natural alternatives to health maintenance. Free health screenings will be offered by local hospitals. Demonstrations will include exercise, dance, healthy cooking, and safety. Participants can attend presentations on holistic approaches to healing. The Fair is a one-stop shop which features local schools, gospel and community choirs, musicians, and other events for the family.

Health Alliance Plan will provide an Ask-A-Nurse that allows participants to get answers on diet and nutrition and the American Red Cross will offer the Bone Marrow Registry information and disaster preparedness. The Detroit Health Department will provide information on the different wellness programs. Awareness information from various agencies will be on hand for those individuals looking for resources.

There is still room for more holistic practitioners and exhibitors. For more information, call (313) 342-0006. Admission to the fair is free. Attendees can win door prizes and enter the raffle drawing. Visitors to the Fair Café can purchase food and listen to relaxing music.

The Learning Institute of Family Education is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization specializing in programs to strengthen families.

Tuesday, March 29, 2005

New Medical Magazine and Website to Offer In-depth Understanding of Medical Outsourcing and Medical Off-shore Outsourcing

New Medical Magazine and Website to Offer In-depth Understanding of Medical Outsourcing and Medical Off-shore Outsourcing

Doctors, Lawyers, and Consultants come together to answer the hard medical outsourcing questions that no one wants to answer, and to deliver accurate, informative, and enlightening information about Medical Outsourcing.

(PRWEB) February 17, 2005

Medical Attorneys, Consultants, and Physicians come together to form the definitive website and magazine for medical outsourcing and off-shore medical outsourcing. Medical Outsourcing Today (MOT) officially announces the grand launch of the MOT website and newsletter, with the print edition debuting in March of 2005.

MOT is the first newsletter and print magazine specifically catered to the medical outsourcing community and those interested in outsourcing their products and/or services. Their expert staff of attorneys, physicians, and consultants offer an insiders view to the complex world of outsourcing and off-shore outsourcing, simplifying the process so companies can make better more informed decisions.

About Medical Outsourcing Today:

Medical Outsourcing Today is the informative Newsmagazines that caters to the professionals in the Medical community. The MOT staff is made up of Lawyers, Doctors, and Consultants in the medical field who are actively involved in various phases of medical outsourcing an off-shore outsourcing.

Whether you are trying to gather information about outsourcing, meet those who are currently outsourcing, find a company or companies to outsource your processes to, or pitch your product or service to decision makers in the medical community, this is the forum for you. We service hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals across the nation.

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2000Celebrated Event in the Life of World Music Maestro/Student Releases Celebration CD on Teacher Ravi Shankar's 80th Birthday

2000Celebrated Event in the Life of World Music Maestro/Student Releases Celebration CD on Teacher Ravi Shankar's 80th Birthday

(PRWEB) April 3, 2000

PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate Release

April 1, 2000Celebrated Event in the Life of World Music Maestro/Student Releases Celebration CD on Teacher Ravi Shankar's 80th Birthday(Canberra, Australia)----Ravi Shankar, the legendary Sitar Maestro will turn 80 today. To celebrate this day, his student Chandrakant Sardeshmukh (www. darshanam. com) will release a new Sitar CD album entitled Celebration-To my guru, Pt. Ravi Shankar on his 80th birthday. This unusual and remarkable event will be highlighted by Chandrakant's CD release concert on the evening of Saturday, April 8th at the John Fairfax Theatre in the National Gallery of Australia. The event meant only for invited foreign diplomats and dignitaries in Canberra is hosted by the Indian High Commission here. The Sitar Maestro, Ravi Shankar, who made Indian music popular all over the world and especially to the West, is considered to be a living legend in World Music. The student Chandrakant, in releasing this CD is following the footsteps of his guru by promoting the thousands of years old

Tradition of spiritual Samavedic Indian music abroad through his Sitar performances and lecture-demonstrations. The Celebration CD (74 minutes) has two compositions from one of Chandrakant's Sitar concerts recorded live in Australia. The first piece titled Happiness Forever in Raga Hemant (representing the season winter, is a composition of Ustad Allauddin Khan Baba). A joyous and deeply poignant interpretation, Happiness Forever is a delicate yet supremely dazzling performance, counterbalanced with a rolling majesty associated with the season of winter. It evokes feelings of shelter from the elements as nature prepares for rebirth and warmth before the fireside that lends itself to contemplation of deepest longings. The second composition In Search of Happiness is Raga Shuddha Kaushi. Chandrakant's research on 'Gandhar Grama', the Samavedic basis of Indian Music, has led to composing the original 'Shuddha' (Pure) version of Raga Kaushi (which is otherwise always used in combination with other ragas

Such as Kaushi Kanada, Kaushi Bhairav and so on). In Search of Happiness expresses divine emotions and melodies similar to several other ragas in such a mysterious fashion as though the gods themselves were voicing sentiments of approval. Celebration CD is dedicated to the legendary Sitar Maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar, rejoicing the occasion of his 80th birthday. It is a gesture of heartfelt gratitude from Chandrakant, combined with an abiding love and affection as well as a wish for the long, healthy and happy life for the Maestro, written in the Sanskrit language as Jeevet Sharadaha Shatam inside the CD's booklet. There is also a poetic letter by Chandrakant who witnessed the 50th, 60th and 70th birthday celebrations of his guru in various places in India. He says: " . . . with all those melodies still ringing in my ears, this is my humble present to you, Guruji, on your 80th birthday, wherever you are in the world. . ." Chandrakant, born to play the Sitar, was declared as a child prodigy by Pandit

Ravi Shankar at the age of eight in 1963. The Maestro immediately accepted young Chandrakant as his student. When he started travelling abroad, Mrs. Annapurnadevi, his then wife and daughter of his guru, Ustad Allauddin Khan Baba bagan teaching little Chandrakant. Years of practice, years of discovery and growth, years in the passing down of knowledge from teacher to student, followed at the feet of the renowned guru in the completely traditional Indian style. This training has enriched Chandrakant's Indian music melodies today, which are gaining increasing popularity on line at the MP3 web site www. mp3.com/darshanam (http://www. mp3.com/darshanam ) Listen and let your heart and soul soar. Chandrakant Sardeshmukh embarks on the new millennium with Celebration CD (74:00) featuring two traditional Indian ragas on Sitar with one underlying theme: happiness. The CD is available for international sale on line through www. darshanam. com by e-mail order and also through www. cdbaby. com/celebration (http://www. cdbaby. com/celebration) For quick purchase within Australia, call Preston

Struthers at (08) 8342-0171 or send an e-mail at centreoz@pinnacle. net. au#  #  #Contacts:Pooja Sardeshmukh2-207, Forum Shakujii5-22-41, Shakujii-dai, Nerima-kuTokyo, 177-0045 JapanPh/Fax (81) 3 5991 8374manager@darshanam. com www. darshanam. comPreston Struthers22 Robe TerraceMedindie, AdelaideSouth Australia 5081Ph/Fax (61) 8 8342 0171centreoz@pinnacle. net. au www. darshanam. com

Saturday, March 26, 2005

The Internet: A Useful Learning Tool for Older Adults

The Internet: A Useful Learning Tool for Older Adults

"Internet usage by older adults is growing by leaps and bounds," says Nancy Merz Nordstrom, author of "Learning Later, Living Greater: The Secret for Making the Most of Your After-50 Years" (Sentient Publications: ISBN: 1-59181-047-7). "They are using the Internet to learn about ways to make their lives better - searching for information on personal needs, keeping in touch with family and friends, reading periodicals and newspapers, and researching product information" she says. For older adults, as well as the 78 million Baby Boomers looking for ways to enhance their retirement, the Internet is proving to be a very useful learning tool.

Pelham, NH (PRWEB) August 1, 2008

According to Benjamin Franklin "The doors of wisdom are never shut," author Nancy Merz Nordstrom says. "Little did he realize when he uttered those words some 250 years ago, how prophetic they would be. Today, knowledge and hopefully wisdom, are indeed available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, thanks to the Internet, the Information Super Highway. And older adults are embracing it with open arms."

According to a Burst Media survey, U. S. online adults 55 years and older, who are usually the heaviest users of off-line media, say the ability to access online content any time of the day, and the greater accuracy of online information, are the primary advantages of the Internet versus TV, radio, magazines, or newspapers. Online learning is also a big part of this usage with 34.7% saying education is another reason for using the Internet.

In fact, numerous studies have shown that keeping your brain challenged is key to helping maintain its health. Thanks to a computer and a hookup to the Internet, Nordstrom says "you have all the tools you really need to help ensure this happens. And it's not weather dependent, or available only if you are up and about. You can go online from the comfort of home, at your own pace, and in your own time, no matter what your physical capability. It doesn't get much better than that."

This is the very reason "Learning Later, Living Greater" author Nordstrom, has added a fourth tool - the Internet - as a way for older adults to use lifelong learning as a health club for their bodies, minds, and spirits.

Her book describes in detail how keeping your mind, body and spirit enriched through lifelong learning in the classroom, educational travel and meaningful community service can lead to an enriching later life. She has now added the Internet as yet another way to ensure life fulfillment.

"Whether you want to learn for college credit, or to upgrade job skills, or to learn for the sheer joy of learning, the Internet gives you that opportunity," she says. "You are exposed to a wealth of knowledge, centralized in one place and available with a few key strokes. Using the Internet expands our intellectual, social and spiritual horizons. It can even help us physically if we find and use health information that inspires us to live healthy lifestyles," continues Nordstrom.

As Jeanette Berlin, one older learner says, "I like to think of lifelong learning through the Internet as a way to help in my personal development and growth. Thanks to the Internet keeping my mind active is easier than it's ever been before."

Nancy Merz Nordstrom (Email: learninglater @ comcast. net) is a frequent consultant to news organizations and outlets eager to discuss the redefinition of retirement for older adults as well as the Baby Boomer generation. She blogs at numerous websites and is one of lifelong learning's preeminent experts.

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Friday, March 25, 2005

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Please Help a child this holiday with free used clothing or send them a toy.

(PRWEB) October 20, 2002

Making it through the Holiday's can be hard. With hardship of wondering where I am going to come up with extra funds for the holidays and trying to balance the bills - What can I buy my child for the holidays? Jane Sadowy has been there and knows other parents are saying it too.

Site designer and owner of www. swaphandmedowns. com Jane Sadowy has made available "Sponsor A Child" for a year by allowing those that can afford to help a parent with:

The Yearly Global Swap Membership Fee (reviews and setup costs)

The Shipping Cost of receiving free used clothing.

Shipping a toy for special holiday's.

Sponsor's Cost: $17.00 yearly member certificate plus shipping fees for them to accept the free clothes. Swaphandmedowns has access to free used clothing and will help the sponsor with the transaction per Helen.

We have available "Sponsor A Child With Teddy Love" with shipping a holiday toy.

Sponsor's Cost: The price of toy plus shipping cost. Easy to do since you purchase the toy and ship it directly to the child's home. Contact Jane below for more information. Or visit

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Jane Sadowy is also receiving promotional assistance by Dena J. Bower, LCSW, CLC Psychotherapist, Conscious Living Coach, Health & Wellness Coach, Trainer and President/CEO of Behavioral Training Institute who is really excited at the possibility to offer some help for the holidays.

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How Well Do You Know Your Medicine? Take this quiz from FLAVORx to figure out if you have the know-how to be a good patient

How Well Do You Know Your Medicine? Take this quiz from FLAVORx to figure out if you have the know-how to be a good patient

In the midst of cold and flu season, it is important to stay healthy by taking medications properly. Not doing so will contribute to persistent symptoms and continual infection, which not only damages personal health, but the health of those around you.

Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) December 14, 2005

Bethesda, MD December 14, 2005. How are you going to keep up your energy while fighting the shopping rush, unwrapping presents, enjoying holiday feasts and playing in the snow this year? By staying healthy, of course. FLAVORx (www. flavorx. com) wants to find out if you have what it takes to be a good patient.

1. You just saw the doctor and he gives you a prescription. Do you:

A. Decide not to fill it - after all, you don’t feel ‘that’ bad.

B. Wait a few days before you fill it - the symptoms might go away naturally.

C. Fill the prescription and take it when you remember. If you miss a dose, just double up the next dose.

D. Fill the prescription, read all labels and instructions and take it as indicated.

2. You have been taking medicine and your symptoms are just about gone. Do you:

A. Stop taking it, there’s no need to continue to put medicine in your body if your body doesn’t need it.

B. Keep taking it; you haven’t completed the recommended dose that your doctor prescribed.

C. Don’t take it for a day and see how you feel. Save any remaining medicine in case you need it at a later date.

D. Call your pharmacist or doctor.

3. You aren’t feeling well and your friend has some leftover antibiotics. Do you:

A. Take it. It’s just a little infection, something you’ve had before, and you know that’s the medicine you’ve taken in the past.

B. Check the labels, instructions and expiration date. Only after everything checks out will you take it.

C. Decide not to take it. It’s not your medication.

D. Call your doctor.

4. According to the American Hospital Association, how many deaths were attributed to non-compliance (not taking your medication as directed) in 2004?

A. 500

B. 2,000

C. 50,000

D. 125,000

5. Studies show that non-compliance can lead to:

A. Persistent symptoms

B. Drug resistance

C. Health complications and dangerous side effects

D. Death

E. All of the above

Scoring:

  1- a) 1, b) 2, c) 3, d) 4 

  2- a) 1, b) 4, c) 2, d) 3 

  3- a) 1, b) 2, c) 4, d) 4 

  4- a) 0, b) 0, c) 0, d) 4 

  5- a) 1, b) 1, c) 1, d) 1, e) 5

Score of 4- 6: Don’t like going to the doctor, do you? Compliance means taking the correct amount of the medicine prescribed for you at the proper time and under the proper conditions. Can/should you take it with food or on an empty stomach? Are there certain foods/drinks to avoid? What about alcohol? Or smoking? Never take someone else’s medication. Follow all medication instructions, and take the entire regimen of the medication. Not doing so could turn an illness fatal and also increase the spread of infection. Be aware that loss of symptoms does not translate to loss of infection.

Score of 7- 9: Been a while since your last trip to the doctor? Taking your medications only partially or sparingly results in a much longer recovery time and increased risk for communal infection. The specified dosage period indicates what pharmaceutical researchers have found to be the optimal amount of time for an illness to be eradicated from the body. It is extremely important to adhere to the medication and dosages that are recommended.

Score of 9 or higher: You are your doctor’s favorite patient because you are fully aware of the necessity for taking medications properly. This type of behavior is the only type of behavior that ensures that you are receiving 100% benefit and effects of the medication.

The bottom line is to stay healthy you must be 100% compliant in taking your medications. For children this can be hard, especially with liquid medications that are typically difficult to swallow because of bad taste or unpleasant smell. Many parents stop giving their children medication as soon as all symptoms physically disappear due to the difficulty in administering the medication. However, if the organism is not destroyed, a more virulent strain could develop several days later for which there may not be an antibiotic or anti-viral that will combat this resistant organism. Additionally, parents who send their children back to school before they are completely healthy are running the threat of infecting hundreds of other children at school. To overcome these hurdles, the addition of a safe, FDA-approved flavoring, like FLAVORx, to medications increases compliance from a risky 50% to above 90%. FLAVORx flavorings are non-allergenic, alcohol free, dye free, sodium free, sugar free and are very concentrated so only a few drops of flavoring are required in even a large bottle of medicine. In addition, FLAVORx flavorings do not affect the efficacy of the medication, nor has there ever been a recorded incidence of complication in flavoring over 50 million prescriptions.

For more information, please contact Teresa Chen at 800.884.5771 extension 234.

Tuesday, March 22, 2005

Announcing: Intrinsic Imaging : Radiology Experts Launch Novel Medical Imaging CRO for Clinical Trials

Announcing: Intrinsic Imaging : Radiology Experts Launch Novel Medical Imaging CRO for Clinical Trials

Leading clinical trial professionals have launched Intrinsic Imaging LLC. Located in San Antonio, Intrinsic is a leading bio/pharmaceutical services organization providing complete image management and radiological review services to global pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device organizations. With its team of more than sixty sub-specialized, board-certified radiologists, and through its use of advanced medical imaging technology, Intrinsic’s experienced clinical trial team provides pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors with comprehensive imaging core lab services across all therapeutic areas

San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) June 30, 2010

A group of leading clinical trial professionals consisting of medical imaging experts, including radiologists from South Texas Radiology Group (STRG), one of the nation's preeminent radiology practices, announces today that it has launched Intrinsic Imaging LLC – an advanced medical imaging contract research organization dedicated to providing medical imaging services for clinical trials. Located in San Antonio, Texas, Intrinsic is a bio/pharmaceutical services organization, providing expert image management and radiological review services to global pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device organizations.

“For more than 40 years, the physicians at STRG have overseen millions of images at their fifteen state-of-the-art imaging centers and in more than a dozen hospitals. Our team of more than sixty board-certified diagnostic radiologists have sub-specialization in breast, cardiovascular, chest, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, head and neck, musculoskeletal, neuroradiology, pediatric and interventional radiology and are experts in all therapeutic areas including oncology, neurology, cardiology, rheumatology, and endocrinology,” stated Philip J. Russell, Chairman and CEO of Intrinsic.

With its team of specialized radiologists, and through its use of advanced medical imaging technology, Intrinsic’s experienced clinical trial team provides pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors with comprehensive imaging core lab services across all therapeutic areas.

Intrinsic is led by a very experienced team of Management and Medical Directors. These professionals include:

Philip Russell, MBA, CMPE, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Russell has over 30 years of experience in clinical laboratory operations and management in radiology operations management and executive leadership. He has overseen growth and development of South Texas Radiology Group, one of America’s premier private practice radiology organizations. Mr. Russell holds a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology and a Masters in Business Administration degree from Indiana University. He is a Certified Medical Practice Executive in the American College of Medical Practice Executives. Mr. Russell has held several positions, including National President of the Radiology Business Management Association. He has lectured at meetings of the Radiological Society of North America, the Radiology Business Management Association and the American College of Radiology and has authored several management articles for these organizations. Mr. Russell currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Intrinsic and also of South Texas Radiology Group in San Antonio, Texas.

Todd A. Joron, BSc, MBA, President & COO
Mr. Joron has 25 years of experience within international Contract Research Organizations (CROs) specializing in the. design, development and delivery of effective industry changing technology solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. Mr. Joron was most recently Corporate Vice President within PAREXEL (NASDAQ: PRXL) one of the world's largest public CROs. At PAREXEL, Mr. Joron was General Manager of their Perceptive eClinical technology division, driving significant growth of their global offerings that included Medical Imaging, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Interactive Voice Response Systems and Integration Services. Mr. Joron was previously Vice President and Scientific Director of the Life Sciences Division at Management Science Associates, Inc., Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at TissueInformatics Inc., and President and CEO of BiblioMondo. Also previously, Mr. Joron was General Manager of the Scientific Software Division within Phoenix International Life Sciences (now MDS Pharma), a large multi-national CRO. Mr. Joron holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry and in Biology and a Masters degree in Business Administration.

Neal Dalrymple, M. D., Chair, Intrinsic Scientific Advisory Board
Dr. Dalrymple completed residency training in diagnostic radiology at Yale University School of Medicine after receiving his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed a focused year of body cross-sectional imaging at Yale, authoring one of the 10 most cited articles in the urology literature. An expert in oncological imaging, Dr. Dalrymple has authored numerous journal articles, has been a member of the Genitourinary Scientific Committee for the Radiological Society of North America, performed peer review for the American Journal of Roentgenology and RadioGraphics, and was an examiner for the American Board of Radiology. He has served as Vice Chairman of Radiology and Residency Program Director at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and recently released his first textbook, “Problem Solving in Abdominal Imaging.”

Richard Benedikt, M. D., MBA, Medical Director, Breast Imaging
Dr. Benedikt completed Diagnostic Radiology Residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center where he was Chief Resident. He served as Chief of Thoracic Imaging and Chief of Ultrasound at Brooke Army Medical Center. Dr. Benedikt was previously a research fellow at McLean Hospital (Harvard Medical School) for 2 years. Dr. Benedikt has participated in clinical trials for over 15 years and he has authored or coauthored over 25 publications. He has completed human research trials as well as clinical imaging research and he is a manuscript reviewer for 2 major radiology journals, AJR and JACR. Dr. Benedikt also holds an MBA from the University of Texas.

Jack Clement, M. D., Ph. D., Medical Director, Musculoskeletal Imaging
Dr. Clement is a graduate of Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. He completed M. D. and Ph. D. degrees at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX where his training was sponsored by the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Clement has co-authored peer reviewed, original research articles in Science, New England Journal of Medicine, and Neuron. After completion of his graduate and medical training, Dr. Clement then completed a diagnostic radiology residency at Baylor College of Medicine. He then further sub-specialized in musculoskeletal radiology at Harvard Medical School’s Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He is a board-certified radiologist with specialized training in orthopedic radiology and interventional pain management.

James Dix, M. D., Medical Director, Neurology and Neurological Imaging
Dr. Dix is a graduate of Georgia State University and attended medical school at Emory University. He completed his radiology residency at the University of Washington in Seattle before his 2 year neuroradiology fellowship at the University of Virginia. Dr. Dix has authored multiple peer reviewed articles on neuroradiology and neurosurgery. He has developed and published innovative techniques in percutaneous cement fixation of sacral and pelvic fractures. He lectures nationally on advanced imaging techniques for radiologists and neurosurgeons. He is board-certified in radiology and possesses a certificate of added qualification (CAQ) in neuroradiology.

Michael Lane, M. D., Medical Director, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging
Dr. Lane is a graduate of the University of Nebraska, Omaha. He completed his M. D. degree at University of Nebraska College of Medicine in Omaha. He has co-authored, 39 peer reviewed original research articles, 4 book chapters and more than 80 abstract presentations in radiology journals and texts. Following completion of medical school, Dr. Lane completed a diagnostic radiology residency at Stanford College of Medicine, then further sub-specialized in body MR imaging at Stanford University. Dr. Lane spent 4 years at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX where he continued his cardiovascular MRI and CT research. He is a board-certified radiologist with specialized training in adult and pediatric congenital heart disease.

Amit Mehta, M. D., D. A.B. R., D. C.B. N.C., F. R.C. P., Medical Director, Medical Device and Interventional Therapies
Dr. Mehta completed his residency and fellowship training at Harvard Medical School at the prestigious Massachusetts General Hospital. He is double boarded and specialty certified in diagnostic radiology and vascular interventional radiology in Canada and the USA. He has widely published in radiology and served as a peer reviewer for Radiographics. He has authored three books in Radiology, published CD-ROMS for radiology education and has run several CME courses on computer applications in medicine and radiology. He is the past recipient of the George Brown and Radiological Society of North America awards for his research activities. He possesses a Certificate of Additional Qualification (CAQ) in Vascular and Interventional Radiology.

Todd Tibbetts, M. D., Ph. D., Medical Director, Oncology and Thoracic/Abdominal Imaging
Dr. Tibbetts completed his M. D. and Ph. D. degrees at Baylor College of Medicine where his training was sponsored by the National Institutes of Health Medical Scientist Training Program. His doctoral degree is in cell and molecular biology and resulted in several peer reviewed, original research articles. After graduating medical school, Dr. Tibbetts completed a diagnostic radiology residency at Baylor College of Medicine then further sub-specialized in abdominal radiology at Harvard Medical School's Massachusetts General Hospital. He is board-certified in diagnostic radiology with sub-specialized training in body imaging and a clinical focus on oncology imaging.

About Intrinsic Imaging LLC
Located in San Antonio, Intrinsic is a leading bio/pharmaceutical services organization providing complete image management and radiological review services to global pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device organizations. With its team of more than sixty sub-specialized, board-certified radiologists, and through its use of advanced medical imaging technology, Intrinsic’s experienced clinical trial team provides pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors with comprehensive imaging core lab services across all therapeutic areas. For more information, please visit www. IntrinsicCRO. com.

Media Contacts
Todd A. Joron, President & COO
Intrinsic Imaging LLC
Www. IntrinsicCRO. com
+1-(888) 412-3518

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Recipes Variety for Cooks of all Levels

Recipes Variety for Cooks of all Levels

Web surfers have the widest variety of recipes on the Internet -- from simple dinners to full three-course meals -- available free from ArcaMax Publishing's Recipes section.

Newport News, VA (PRWEB) September 2, 2006

Web surfers have the widest variety of recipes on the Internet -- from simple dinners to full three-course meals -- available free from ArcaMax Publishing's Recipes section.

The family-friendly news source, which specializes in free informative ezines (newsletters delivered by e-mail), offers six different recipe categories on the ArcaMax Web site -- http://www. arcamax. com/recipes (http://www. arcamax. com/recipes) -- and free by e-mail. Subscribers to the complete Recipes ezine "bundle" receive a new newsletter each day with everything from food trivia to health tips in addition to the recipes. The publications are also available for individual subscriptions. ArcaMax Publishing CEO Scott Wolf says the section has "something for everyone. Some of our readers are expert chefs and need new and interesting recipes to challenge themselves. Others are looking for healthy alternatives and simple versions of classic tastes."

The following are the recipe categories:

Recipes by Zola: Zola Gorgon combines storytelling and party planning tips with an innovative recipe every Monday, with simple instructions to help even an amateur chef make an amazing meal. Visit the Zola recipes channel at http://www. arcamax. com/zola (http://www. arcamax. com/zola).

Healthy Recipes: CalorieKing supplies three health-conscious recipes every Tuesday, with complete nutritional information for each. Also included is a weekly article covering adjustments in diet and exercise to help various health conditions. Visit http://www. arcamax. com/healthyrecipes (http://www. arcamax. com/healthyrecipes).

The ArcaMax Chef: Every Wednesday and Friday, ArcaMax's resident chef brings you a full three-course meal, complete with a handy shopping list. Readers love his witty personal experiences as much as his delicious recipes. Visit http://www. arcamax. com/arcamaxchef (http://www. arcamax. com/arcamaxchef).

7 Day Menu Planner: Now that school is starting, this publication can help you plan your meals. Every Thursday's edition comes with seven days' worth of simple, fun recipe ideas, including meatless, budget, and kids' cooking options. Each recipe is geared toward healthy eating, and includes full instructions, a shopping list, and nutritional information. Visit http://www. arcamax. com/7daymenuplanner (http://www. arcamax. com/7daymenuplanner).

Cheap Thrills Cuisine: This special comic strip released every Saturday combines clever art with gourmet recipes. Perfect for beginners, these recipes are as simple as they are impressive. Visit http://www. arcamax. com/cheapthrillscuisine (http://www. arcamax. com/cheapthrillscuisine).

The Culinary World: Every Sunday, Chef James brings readers trivia, requested recipes, and answers to some tough food questions. He also delves into historical tastes with a weekly "Classic Recipe," pulled from traditional cookbooks from the early 1900s and even earlier. Visit http://www. arcamax. com/chefjames (http://www. arcamax. com/chefjames).

More than 140,000 subscribers are signed up to the different publications currently, Wolf said.

"We're also archiving all our recipes, making them available to our new subscribers. The alphabetical search index on our site is great for people who kind of know what they're looking for, but want a good recipe or a variation on an old favorite," he added. This search function is an invaluable tool for busy parents who still want to greet their kids with a home-cooked meat after school.

To search the complete listing with the "Quick Search" function, readers should visit the main recipes channel at http://www. arcamax. com/recipes (http://www. arcamax. com/recipes).

The ArcaMax Recipes ezines are just a few of the more than 40 newsletters available free to subscribers, including trivia, breaking news, and free New Yorker cartoons. For more information or to subscribe, visit http://www. arcamax. com/cgi-bin/reg (http://www. arcamax. com/cgi-bin/reg).

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Sunday, March 20, 2005

Internet Breast Implant Registry Answers Demands of FDA Silicone Gel Breast Implant Panel

Internet Breast Implant Registry Answers Demands of FDA Silicone Gel Breast Implant Panel

The FDA Plastic Surgery subcommittee has required establishment of a registry for breast implants. A new internet based registry provides patients and surgeons access to critical information regarding saline and silicone gel implants. - New Breast Implant Registry Reassures Women, Helps Surgeons.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 14, 2005

Plastic surgeon Robert Frank has examined hundreds of women who have had breast augmentation or implant breast reconstruction. And he is amazed -- his patients have remarkably little information about the details of their past surgeries. One young woman recently visited Dr. Frank for a regular examination swearing she had saline implants ten years earlier. Upon operation, Dr. Frank discovered that the implants were not in fact saline, but ruptured gel implants that lengthened the time and severity of the surgery and limited the ultimate cosmetic result.

Shaken by this experience and others like it, Dr. Frank decided to start an Internet-based Breast Implant Registry which would allow a patient to file her surgical history in an online database so it would be accessible whenever needed. "Most breast augmentation patients are so young at the time of their breast augmentation that the chance of them needing a revision at some point in their lives is very high,” says Dr. Frank.

Surgery centers in most states discard information after between two and seven years, leaving many women with unanswered questions and never-ending worries. "Not knowing what is inside you is frightening," says Dr. Frank. The Breast Implant Registry (BIR, www. breastimplantregistry. com) empowers patients to take control of their own information regarding their bodies.

"The size, placement and volume of the existing implant is critical to a successful examination and reoperative surgery," says Dr. Frank. "This information is often unavailable due to the fact that patients misplace their implant cards and surgery centers discard patient charts," says Dr. Frank.

Dr. Frank initiated the Breast Implant Registry to answer confidential questions and provide updated information on breast surgery. Rates for deflation, capsular contracture, silent rupture of gel implants, and implant displacement can all be tracked accurately. The web site (www. breastimplantregistry. com) also answers "soft science" questions, such as those about the social and emotional benefits of breast augmentation and reconstruction.

To use the Breast Implant Registry, patients will use a secure, password-protected, database that complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. They can enter information about their surgeon, procedure, and implants, and update their files if revisions or additional procedures are performed. "This site is completely confidential and it does not allow surgeons to access a patient's record without the consent of the patient," added Frank.

One third of all women with breast implants will have them replaced within 10 years. "The BIR gives them the security of knowing the information will be available when needed," says Dr. Frank. A registered patient will be reminded annually to confirm her contact information, and to have her annual mammogram. She will also be advised when her implant warranty will expire.

Registration for the Breast Implant Registry is $25 for ten years.

Contact: Katie Jeter, McKinney Chicago, 312-944-6784 EXT: 319,

Kjeter@mckinneychicago. com

Or

Robert E. Frank, MD, Aria Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery, 219-924-3377

RFrank@ariasurgery. com

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Clean Drinking Water from the Air/Humidity Rick Anderson, CEO of Africa H2O Inc. headquartered in Houston Texas, has just delivered its first shipment of Liquid Air Water generators to western Africa

Clean Drinking Water from the Air/Humidity Rick Anderson, CEO of Africa H2O Inc. headquartered in Houston Texas, has just delivered its first shipment of Liquid Air Water generators to western Africa.

Clean Drinking Water from the Air we Breathe has become a reality.

(PRWEB) January 10, 2004

Lack of Clean drinking water is vastly becoming the worlds greatest problem. With the worlds population growing at an alarming rate, clean drinking water is becoming less abundant. This problem is a major concern for the Worlds Health Organizations and the United Nations. Rick Anderson is addrssing the water shortage in Africa with a machine which makes clean drinking water from the air/humnidty. These new revolutionary water generators can procduce between 5 and 12 gallons of drinking water for a home or small business. There is also a large model for schools, hotels, and hospitals which can produce over 2000 gallons of drinkimg water per day. No need to ever worry about your water being contaminated because you'll know exactly where it comes from.

Friday, March 18, 2005

Green Monkey Offers Community-Based Yoga Teacher Training Certification in Miami

Green Monkey Offers Community-Based Yoga Teacher Training Certification in Miami

Green Monkey, Miami’s first Balanced Living company, presents the Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour Certification with Paul Toliuszis, E-RYT. The official start date is January 9, 2010 at the Miami Beach Tree House. Students who register with Green Monkey before the training begins receive complimentary Green Monkey membership until the end of the training on March 18, 2010.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) November 13, 2009

Green Monkey (http://www. greenmonkey. net), Miami’s first Balanced Living company, presents the Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour Certification (http://www. greenmonkey. net/index. php? Events&location=4&month=1&year=2010&edate=2010-01-09#current) with Paul Toliuszis, E-RYT, Green Monkey instructor and 18-year yoga teacher from Miami Beach, Florida. The official start date is January 9, 2010 at the Miami Beach Tree House. Students who register with Green Monkey before the training begins receive complimentary Green Monkey membership until the end of the training on March 18, 2010.

Joining Paul for an allotment of approved teaching hours are seasoned yogis Alex Figueroa, RYT, Cat Haayen, RYT, Joey Corona, E-RYT, Ken Von Roenn III, E-RYT, Kino MacGregor, E-RYT, Loren Russo, RYT, Moses, E-RYT, Natalie Morales, E-RYT, Suzanne Albertson, RYT and Veronica Graf, RYT. The training is recognized as a collaborative commitment to the yoga professionals in the community.

“Green Monkey is dedicated to developing strong partnerships within the community,” says Green Monkey co-founder Myk Likhov. “We have invited internationally recognized instructors to share in the training. They all have a passion for creating meaningful and innovative experiences. This training will ultimately change the way people are taught.”

The professional training complies with the Yoga Alliance’s standards for a 200-hour school. All successful graduates will be eligible to apply for Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) status. Green Monkey has applied with the Yoga Alliance to become a Registered Yoga School (RYS), and expects to be registered by the end of the training session.

“I have conducted 26 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certifications and this is my first experience on a such a collaborative training,” notes Toliuszis. “I encourage students to register before the start date of the training so they can take full advantage of the free classes at Green Monkey and begin an apprenticeship under my supervision. I want to share yoga with the community and assist in developing the yoga practice in order for graduates to go out and share as well.”

Green Monkey is creating an environment in each Tree House location to further establish the balance between the yogic tradition and fusion future. The Teacher Training Certification supports this development. For pricing and a full schedule, please contact monkeytalk(at)greenmonkey(dot)net

About Green Monkey
Green Monkey is an emerging balanced living company based in Miami offering people tools to find balance and a healthy life. Experience Green Monkey’s full schedule of diverse classes, private consultations, events, educational workshops and the latest in wellness retail at the Tree House locations. Tree Houses are located in South Miami at 5792 Sunset Drive and in Miami Beach at 1815 Purdy Avenue. Explore the world of Green Monkey by logging onto www. greenmonkey. net.

Contact
Danielle Pricken
Public Relations, Marketing & Events
305.669.4949

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RichLink has been Hired by Kissei for Medical Content Service

RichLink has been Hired by Kissei for Medical Content Service

Japanese Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Introduces RichLink to Enhance Online Experience for Japanese Medical Professionals

(PRWEB) February 8, 2003

Silicon Valley software developer Sentius Corporation today announced that leading Japanese pharmaceutical manufacturer KISSEI Pharmaceutical, Co., Ltd., has launched the Sentius RichLink Medical Content Service™. Kissei chose the RichLink platform to enhance point-of-care communication for medical professionals on Kissei's Web site.

The RichLink Medical Content Service combines publishers' data with a patented way to deliver content through Web application usability technology. Kissei uses the RichLink Medical Content Service to merge relevant clinical gynecological and dermatological information from Reuters Health News with Japanese medical glossaries. Kissei believes Sentius' software will provide substantially improved delivery of relevant information to medical professionals, and RichLink keeps readers engaged on Kissei Web site, improves their comprehension, and gives them a more rewarding online experience with relevant news and information.

When a physician clicks on an unfamiliar gynecological term on the Kissei Web site, a Japanese language annotation appears adjacent to the page. RichLink 4.0 makes it possible for Japanese healthcare professionals to get contextual information in their primary language when and where they want that information without leaving the page they are on.

Sentius' research shows that users are six times more likely to find the information they need using dynamic contextual linking provided by RichLink.

“RichLink is a valuable technology that gives our customers easier and more intuitive access to our health and medical news stories,” said Reuters Health, President and CEO, Dan McKillen. “Our customers are becoming increasingly aware that contextual content is where it’s all headed.”

Reuters Health News supplies worldwide wires that are written specifically for health care professionals. The health news wire service is available to over 80 different vertical medical specialties. “The combination of superior content from Reuters Health with RichLink’s patented usability technology will keep people engaged on Kissei’s Web site," said Sentius CEO Marc Bookman.

About Kissei

Kissei Pharmaceutical Company is a leading R&D-oriented pharmaceutical and medical supply company headquartered in Nagano, Japan. With offices in Japan, Europe and the United States, Kissei Pharmaceutical has more than 1,400 employees. The CompanyÂ’s main areas of research and development include those related to immunology, endocrinology, cardiology, urogenital systems, and ophthalmology. For more information, visit http://www. kissei. co. jp (http://www. kissei. co. jp).

About RichLinkTM

RichLinkTM, created by Sentius Corporation, is Web application usability software that automates and centralizes the management of links at the word, phrase, and metadata level. RichLink is Dynamic Contextual Linking (DCL) technology that enables intelligent delivery of relevant content and functions to users within the context of their active workspace. RichLink maps the content you already have; tags that content automatically; and serves content that lets users find the information they need without leaving the page. RichLink usually can be set up in a single workday and significantly increases return on investment in existing Web infrastructure. RichLink requires no plug-ins or desktop software to download and works across virtually every browser, platform, and operating system. Sentius Corporation is located in Palo Alto, California. For more information, visit http://www. richlink. com (http://www. richlink. com)

RichLink is a trademark of Sentius Corporation and/or its affiliates.

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IFPA Chooses Prague to Host 24th Annual World Footbag Championships

IFPA Chooses Prague to Host 24th Annual World Footbag Championships

The International Footbag Players' Association, Inc. (IFPA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, has chosen Prague, Czech Republic as the host for the 2003 World Footbag Championships, August 1-3, 2003. This is the 24th year of this event, which moves from city to city throughout the footbag world. This is the first year in the history of the sport that this event will take place in Europe. IFPA is a non-profit corporation, promoting amateur athletics through footbag, and fostering international competitions in the sport, as a healthy alternative sport for a drug-free, athletic youth lifestyle. See footbag. org for more information.

(PRWEB) June 22, 2003

The 24rd annual World Footbag Championships will take place this summer, August 1-3, 2003, in Prague, Czech Republic.

The event is presented by the International Footbag Players' Association, a non-profit corporation working towards the recognition of footbag as an Olympic sport.

Footbag (also known by the brand name, Hacky Sack) is a competitive sport, with two main competition formats: freestyle and net.

Freestyle footbag is much like figure skating or skateboarding, where players perform difficult sequences of tricks with a footbag, in choreographed routines judged by a panel of experts. Freestyle finals will be inside the tent at the the Slavia athletic facility, on Saturday, August 2nd, and is expected to be a sensational, standing-room-only show. (Last year's World Championships freestyle finals were in the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, and the event proved exquisitely entertaining to packed theater.)

Footbag net is a more traditional competition format, similar to tennis or two-person volleyball. Footbag net is played with a very small 32-panel ball on a grass badminton court, with a 5-foot net. Players set and spike in unbelievable aerial moves over the net, very similar to the Asian sport of Takraw.

Footbag is played in over 30 countries world-wide, and this event will attract players from the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and of course most European countries, including Finland, Slovakia, Hungary, Germany, Austria, France, Holland, Poland, Slovenia, Russia, Switzerland, and of course, Czech Republic.

Invented in the United States in 1972 by John Stalberger and Mike Marshall, footbag is an alternative sport that has spread world-wide.

Much more information on footbag, and details about the World Footbag Championships, are available on the IFPA's website, http://www. footbag. org/ (http://www. footbag. org/)

Contact Chris Ott, Marketing Director of IFPA, at chris@footbag. org or at +1-707-576-8145, or the World Footbag Championships organizers at worlds03@ifpa. footbag. org, or Tomas Tyrpekl, president of the Czech Footbag Association, and local coordinator, at tms@footbag. cz.

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IFPA, Inc., is a non-profit corporation, promoting footbag as an alternative, healthy sport for youth and adults alike, promoting drug-free athletics and peace through play.

Thursday, March 17, 2005

Chromac Goes Pink for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Chromac Goes Pink for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Chromac (www. Chromac. com), the nation's leading manufacturer of luxury aluminum cases for Apple's line of iMac computers, proudly announces its exclusive, pink colored enclosure, decorated with laser etchings and Swarovski crystals, for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This special case is a customized work of art that captures people's attention while promoting a noteworthy public health issue.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 7, 2007

Chromac (www. Chromac. com), the nation's leading manufacturer of luxury aluminum cases for Apple's line of iMac computers, proudly announces its exclusive, pink colored enclosure, decorated with laser etchings and Swarovski crystals, for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This special case is a customized work of art that captures people's attention while promoting a noteworthy public health issue.

"It is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but in order for us to defeat breast cancer in our lifetime, we seriously need to be aware all year round. Chromac fully supports this cause and one can only be motivated by the achievements and outreach performed by the American Cancer Society. We have commissioned three artists to create a one-of-a-kind NBCA Swarovski Crystal Pink Chromac case to be auctioned this month as a symbol of our commitment to this cause and its lasting importance. In addition Chromac will dedicate a percentage of the profit for every pink Chromac case sold for the remainder of the year and we encourage more companies to support this effort and showcase their resolve." said Sebastian Apodaca, CEO and Founder of Chromac. "Pink is the symbol of hope for a world free from breast cancer. Companies like Chromac who help to promote this cause by offering their products in pink help to further the mission of the American Cancer Society to save lives from cancer. Women must get annual mammograms to diagnose breast cancer in its earliest most curable stages. Pink is a wonderful reminder for all women over age 40 to make this appointment with their doctors," stated Jay McCullough, Regional Vice President of the American Cancer Society.

Color and Beauty: The Chromac Platinum Standard
Chromac offers consumers a menu of 11 colors that energize their iMac:
 24K Gold  Antique 24K Gold  Platinum  Stealth Black Chrome  Chrome  Black Chrome  Liquid Charcoal  Black Coal  Gun Metal Gray  Cool Blue  Lime Green

About the American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Cancer specialists are available to help anyone in need 24-hours a day, 365 days a year and in 150 languages by calling 1-800-ACS-2345.

About Chromac
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Chromac produces a colorful variety of customized aluminum cases for Apple's suite of iMac computers. The company's select group of trained artisans oversees the design and production of each case and sundry accessories. Chromac's products are available at authorized retailers and online at www. Chromac. com

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Wednesday, March 16, 2005

In Time for World Diabetes Day, November 14, 2009 - New Website Empowers Diabetes Patients to Learn and Earn

In Time for World Diabetes Day, November 14, 2009 - New Website Empowers Diabetes Patients to Learn and Earn

HealthyOutcomes. com helps diabetics live better with vital health information and free merchandise

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) November 12, 2009

The International Diabetes Foundation estimates 344 million people in the world are at risk for Type 2 Diabetes. That's equal to the population of the United States, if you count California twice. 285 million already suffer from the disease, a growing epidemic.

An essential new resource for diabetics is Healthy Outcomes (http://www. healthyoutcomes. com)

Healthy Outcomes provides important wellness information to diabetics with a creative and innovative platform. With more than 600 educational modules, information on drugs and medical devices, videos, and games, Healthy Outcomes makes learning about diabetes less like a chore and more like fun. The site also connects users to Certified Diabetes Educators and Diabetologists--a key personal component in providing correct and practical help that is crucial to a diabetic's quality of life. In exchange for learning about diabetes, patients earn points, which are then redeemable for free brand name merchandise that diabetics want and need.

Anyone can join the Healthy Outcomes community, diabetic or not. For taking just two surveys, a participant can earn enough points for a free glucose meter or a box of finger-pricking lancets (shipping is always free). Healthy Outcomes has partnered with companies including Medtronic, Animas (a unit of Johnson & Johnson), and Abbott to provide merchandise for diabetes management. Millions of diabetics rely on these items daily.

Healthy Outcomes (http://www. healthyoutcomes. com), a business of Healthy Outcomes Incentive Systems was founded by David Kliff, himself a type 1 diabetic. Mr. Kliff realized that diabetics craved interesting ways to learn about their disease. "Like millions of people, I deal with diabetes every day. It's a fact of life," says Kliff. "But it doesn't have to be boring." Mr. Kliff believes that the incentives provide the extra push to encourage patients to learn.

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New Resource Provides a Step-by-Step Manual To Teach Women How to Cope with Menopause

New Resource Provides a Step-by-Step Manual To Teach Women How to Cope with Menopause

Kathi MacNaughton, a nurse going through perimenopause, has teamed with publisher, Creative Communications, to help women reclaim their health during menopause

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (PRWEB) October 31, 2005

Midlife changes currently affect more than fifty million women in the US. The majority of them do not know where to start when it comes to self care. Creative Communications has released a new ebook, How to Conquer Menopause http://www. howtoconquermenopause. com (http://www. howtoconquermenopause. com), A Definitive Guide to managing menopause written with a nurse and consumer health writer, Kathi MacNaughton.

“Too many women give over their power to male doctors who often know nothing about menopause and most have received limited training in endocrinology (hormones),” Kathi states. “Women who experience from mild to severe symptoms of menopause need to learn what to expect from this mid-life transition and what they can do to best care for themselves and stop suffering.”

Creative Communication’s new ebook provides an objective overview of the options women can choose from when coping with the uncomfortable symptoms of this transition including hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings more commonly reported by women in the US.

Some of the information a reader can expect to learn includes:

 The different types of menopause (surgical, premature and natural)  The official list of menopause symptoms  Survival tips for hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings etc.  Natural and safe alternatives to hormone replacement therapy  What all this new information about bioidentical hormones really means  How to reduce your risks for heart disease and osteoporosis  What to look for in a doctor and where to find one that’s right for you  Discover the truth about male menopause … and much more

Kathi explains, “This book is very accessible for women. As a nurse in perimenopause myself, I wrote this book in an accurate medical way, while knowing first-hand about the symptoms. I also did a lot of research on the various menopause boards to get a feel for what the experience is like for other women (and men too). Women will find it easy to read with plenty of resources provided for ongoing research.”

Creative Communications provides book buyers the option of free lifetime updates for this ebook including access to future research and news at their website http://www. everythingmenopause. com (http://www. everythingmenopause. com). This site also provides a forum for women to ask questions and discuss their experiences with each other.

Elizabeth Hardy who read the book, said “How to Conquer Menopause helped me understand what to expect during menopause – it actually took the surprise and fear out of it for me. It also provides plenty of resources, both traditional and alternative, so you can make an informed choice on how to handle your own health. If you are wondering, ‘is what I’m experiencing related to menopause?,’ you’ll know after reading this book.”

Creative Communications published the ebook and sells it online at http://www. howtconquermenopause. com (http://www. howtconquermenopause. com) As part of the purchase price, free lifetime updates are provided at Everything Menopause. In this way, a reader can get continuous information on the latest research and news regarding menopause and its treatments from around the world.

Contact: Cathy Taylor 949 635-4923

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Tuesday, March 15, 2005

Instaflex is now the #1 Selling Joint Supplement in GNC Stores

Instaflex is now the #1 Selling Joint Supplement in GNC Stores

Instaflex is excited to announce that its breakthrough joint health supplement, Instaflex Joint Support, is now the number #1 selling joint supplement in GNC stores. Instaflex, with its revolutionary joint health formula, launched into GNC stores nationwide in early Q2 2010, quickly becoming a retail hit with consumers.

Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) November 30, 2010

Instaflex is excited to announce that its breakthrough joint health supplement, Instaflex Joint Support, is now the number #1 selling joint supplement in GNC stores. Instaflex, with its revolutionary joint health formula, launched into GNC stores nationwide in early Q2 2010, quickly becoming a retail hit with consumers. Instaflex considers its highest priority to be providing customers with exemplary products that are scientifically formulated with natural ingredients.

“This is a very big milestone for us, becoming #1 this quickly is an extremely tough feat and speaks volumes to the consumer demand for our products in stores.” said Instaflex Co-Founder Brandon Adcock. “We knew we were well positioned going into 2010 with a very strong direct-to-consumer business, we hoped to do well in retail, but we did not foresee the amount of retail store growth that we’ve experienced this year. Our partnership with GNC has been a great one and we’re very happy to offer our products to consumers through a retail chain they know and love.”

Instaflex has also expanded its product line in GNC stores to include Instaflex Bone Support and Instaflex Muscle Support. Instaflex Bone Support is a bone strengthening supplement designed to improve density and support bone building. Instaflex Muscle Support is a uniquely formulated muscle health product that helps to reduce and prevent muscle cramps, and speed muscle recovery. “We are very happy to roll out these new products into the GNC chain as it helps to solidify the Instaflex brand and provides customers with health products to cover all aspects of their body’s movement” said Adcock. These new products are now available in GNC stores nationwide and online at GNC. com.

Look for Instaflex supplements at a GNC near you or online at http://www. gnc. com.

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Cars Are Not The Only Thing You Can Take for a Test Drive

Cars Are Not The Only Thing You Can Take for a Test Drive

Technologyy end user seminar that focuses on networking, education, and participation.

Addison, TX (PRWEB) September 15, 2006

Have you ever heard of “test driving” a software vendor for a full day? Stop and think for a moment--how often do you have the opportunity to walk into a room full of existing customers and speak with them regarding the vendor’s services, expertise, and credibility?

Terrell & Terrell, CPAs, LLP will be hosting their 8th annual end user seminar on November 16, 2006 and welcomes you to take them for a test drive. Unlike many other vendor-hosted conferences, this is a full day dedicated to providing value to customers and prospects through education of important business topics. Brian Terrell, principal of Terrell & Terrell, CPAs, LLP elaborates further: “We always introduce a keynote in the morning that covers a timely issue that affects all employees and managers. For instance, last year’s topic focused on data security and how to protect our privacy on the personal level and organizational level. This year, the keynote will be given by Harvey Fishero, President and CEO of the Medical Center of Plano. His speech will highlight why healthcare costs have escalated in the recent years and what problems are associated with it. A panel of healthcare lawyers and insurance representatives will also provide recommendations on how we as individuals, employees, and employers can cope with these rising costs and make them more affordable.”

Clearly, this firm differentiates themselves from other software vendors by not shining the spotlight on products. “Nobody wants to spend a day listening to how great Sage Accpac ERP is. The communication has changed because we listen to what our customers and prospects want to hear, see, and learn, and then we organize the day around that. They essentially set the agenda every year,” states Chris Firra, Senior Consultant.

So what’s after the keynote speech? The day has only just begun. After lunch at Fogo de Chao Churrascaria, the famous international Brazilian steakhouse, the audience divides into break-out sessions that feature specific areas of software technology. This year, participants can join sessions that cover a range of areas from Warehouse Management, Accounting, Human Resources, Voice-Over-IP, and Software Development. Sessions overview and registration is available at www. bterrell. com/thanksgiving06/ (http://www. bterrell. com/thanksgiving06/ )

So the last question: Why is the day branded as “Accpac Thanksgiving”? Both of the gentlemen chuckle and Brian volunteers, “Because all of our clients are end users of Sage Accpac ERP and it’s a day of giving back to them for being so good to us.”

About Terrell & Terrell, CPAs, LLP

Originating as a traditional accounting firm, Terrell & Terrell, CPAs has evolved into a company that solely focuses on software technology. Founded in 1992, their current clientele base includes more than 75 active clients that cover over twelve different industries. Their services include consulting, software sales, training, and program development. With over eight full-time developers, their staff understands how to automate functionalities and tailor solutions to a client’s needs. Terrell & Terrell, CPAs, LLP is an authorized reseller of Sage Software and supports Sage Accpac ERP and Sage CRM.

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Sunday, March 13, 2005

DuPont Strengthens PROaccess(SM) Business Strategy through Acquisitions

DuPont Strengthens PROaccess(SM) Business Strategy through Acquisitions

DuPont announced today it has acquired Seed Consultants, Inc., Washington C. H., Ohio, and Terral Seed, Lake Providence, La., as part of its Pioneer Hi-Bred PROaccess℠ business strategy.

Des Moines, IA (Vocus/PRWEB) December 27, 2010

DuPont announced today it has acquired Seed Consultants, Inc., Washington C. H., Ohio, and Terral Seed, Lake Providence, La., as part of its Pioneer Hi-Bred PROaccess℠ business strategy. Terms were not disclosed.

These two seed companies have been distributing products under the Pioneer-owned trademarks:
 Supreme EX® brand corn hybrids and soybean varieties, distributed by Seed Consultants  REV® brand corn hybrids and soybean varieties, distributed by Terral Seed

First introduced in December 2008, the PROaccess℠ business strategy enables Pioneer to make available its seed genetics to more growers through a network of distributors. Pioneer will continue its PROaccess℠ distribution agreements with other independent seed companies as previously announced:
 Beck’s Hybrids, Atlanta, Ind., distributor of XL™ brand corn hybrids and soybean varieties  Burrus Hybrids, Arenzville, Ill., distributor of Power Plus® brand corn hybrids and soybean varieties  Doebler’s PA Hybrids Inc., Jersey Shore, Pa., distributor of RPM® brand corn hybrids and soybean varieties

In early December 2010, Pioneer closed the acquisitions of Hoegemeyer Hybrids, Hooper, Neb., distributor of HPT® brand corn hybrids and soybean varieties; NuTech Seed, Ames, Iowa, distributor of G2® brand corn hybrids and soybean varieties; and AgVenture, Inc., Kentland, Ind., which distributes VPMaxx® brand corn hybrids and soybean varieties through its 39 independently owned and managed Regional Seed Companies. Pioneer also sells a complete lineup of corn and soybean seed under Curry® brand seed.

Pioneer Hi-Bred (http://www. pioneer. com), a DuPont business headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, is the world’s leading developer and supplier of advanced plant genetics, providing high-quality seeds to farmers in more than 90 countries. Pioneer provides agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability and strives to develop sustainable agricultural systems for people everywhere. Science with Service Delivering Success™.

DuPont (http://www. dupont. com) is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 90 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation.
The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont™, The miracles of science™, PROaccess℠, Curry®, VPMaxx®, XL™, Power Plus®, RPM®, HPT®, G2®, Supreme EX® and REV® are registered trademarks or trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates.

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Monday, March 7, 2005

Benito Enterprises, Parent Company of Lazarus Labs, Announces the Release of a New Non-prescription Blood Sugar and Diabetes Control Product

Benito Enterprises, Parent Company of Lazarus Labs, Announces the Release of a New Non-prescription Blood Sugar and Diabetes Control Product

A breakthrough in blood sugar control and diabetes relief. Lazarus Labs announced the release of Glycemil (tm) a non-prescription product clinically proven to help control blood sugar levels without dangerous side effects.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) March 10, 2006

A new breakthrough in blood sugar control was announced today with the release of a non-prescription blood sugar control and diabetes relief formula trade named Glycemil™. A spokesperson for Lazarus Labs, a non-prescription pharmaceutical firm, said Glycemil ™ was produced in response to the alarming increase in the incidence of diabetes and high blood sugar levels in patients in the U. S.

High blood sugar (glucose) levels are associated with a number of serious health problems including obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Diabetes is a disease characterized by the body’s inability to properly regulate levels of blood sugar by producing or adequately utilizing insulin. It affects over 20,000,000 people in the U. S. alone and is associated with an increased risk of life-threatening complications such as a heart attack, stroke, and/or kidney disease. At present, diabetes is the third leading cause of death in the United States.

According to Arley Vest, CEO of Benito Enterprises and Lazarus Labs, Glycemil™ is a pharmaceutical grade non-prescription formula clinically proven to help control blood sugar levels without dangerous side effects. Glycemil™ is specifically formulated to help prevent the health problems associated with high blood sugar levels by helping to blunt the “insulin spike” caused by high glycemic index foods as well as helping regulate blood sugar levels, lowering insulin resistance, and helping regulate insulin production.

For more information, contact Arley Vest, Benito Enterprises, 770-606-1002 or email at avest@lazaruslabs. com.

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Headspace of the Australian Cannabis Culture

Headspace of the Australian Cannabis Culture

We are a legitimate culture seeking our identity free from persecution. Until now we have been silent victims of cultural genocide to the detriment of the health of the planet and its people.

(PRWEB) April 27, 2005

"Welcome to our Headspace," says Editor Wayne Collins as he exhales a plume of sweet smoke thick enough to be from a bush fire. "We are going to combine the three separate arguments for law reform into one magazine, the great industrial hemp hope, medicinal marijuana magic and recreational lubricity matched by nothing else," he said.

"For too long in this country, and indeed around the world, recreational cannabis users have been blamed for denying the sick access to the best available medicine, and for not allowing industry a greener and better crop than anything currently being grown en-masse.

The views expressed in Headspace Australian Cannabis Culture are that we cannabis users, after almost a hundred years of persecution in this country; are seen as less than non-cannabis using citizens in the eyes of the law.

We reject this systemic apartheid. We reject judgments of us as criminals because of our educated decision to embrace the cannabis plant to what ever extent we do.

It is our further belief that users of cannabis are a part of a legitimate culture, the cannabis culture. Continued attempts to eradicate us and our choice of social lubricant to the detriment of farmers and the seriously ill equates to cultural genocide in this country; this multi-cultural country with a monopolistic attitude toward the alcohol industry and social drug use.

We intend to normalise cannabis.

We will be seen as radical by some, zealots by others, probable targets for law enforcement bureaus, and saviours of the smoke by millions worldwide when we succeed. It doesn't matter. We will not stop until there is positive change.

Due for release at Mardi Grass 2005, Headspace Australian Cannabis Culture is available for $4.95 + $2 p&h in Oz, $3 foreign. (Cheque/money order to P. O. Box 698, Nimbin NSW, 2480 Australia, with return address).

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Doctors Study Magic to Transform Fear into Confidence

Doctors Study Magic to Transform Fear into Confidence

Aside from pain, fear is one of the most important concerns for patients, according to Lee Grotte, M. D. "I believe that creating confidence is the primary method for overcoming fear." Magicians must also create confidence in themselves and their audience. Grotte and master magician Jeff McBride will share their skills with doctors in a first of its kind workshop at McBride's Las Vegas magic school in November.

Euclid, OH (PRWEB) September 7, 2005

Jeff McBride stops in the middle of his full stage show at the Palace Theater in Cleveland, where Houdini performed 80 years ago. He steps off stage into the audience and moves from person to person, pausing periodically to offer a mystical test with a silvery vessel and the familiar wand of his craft. It is clear by his reaction that the first few candidates do not pass.

The Magician's brow darkens as each candidate fails. Then, after approaching a small child and offering the test, McBride beams as the child succeeds. He takes the child by the hand and walks to the stage, where he will carry the audience into a symbolic interlude of magical initiation.

In essence, McBride chooses a youngster from the audience and makes them the star, transferring his magical abilities to the youngster. Unlike some magicians who use audience assistants as the object of a joke to achieve a laugh, McBride skillfully elicits the child's natural ability. The result is a series of comic scenarios and puzzling magical effects.

He is even able to leave the child on the stage alone for a period. When the interlude concludes, McBride ritually admits the newcomer to the secretive society of magicians, with the audience as appreciative witnesses.

How does McBride overcome the natural fears of a young volunteer to step before hundreds of strangers? “It isn't even an issue,” he responds. “With magic, I can take a child to a place where there is no fear.”

Perhaps modesty prevents McBride from revealing the real secret of his skill, suggests Lee Grotte, M. D., who was watching from the audience that night and has collaborated with Mr. McBride and Eugene Burger, the Dean of the McBride School of Magic in Las Vegas, to create a workshop teaching magic to doctors.

“Jeff has mastered many of the aspects of interpersonal psychology that make rapport possible. He shares his confidence with his young assistant, and this allows an inexperienced child to literally take center stage in a major production. It is an amazing demonstration of the power of a relationship to transform a potentially scary situation into one of delight and opportunity.”

“Consider how these same skills might be used to assist doctors in establishing trust with their patients, whether they are children or adults.” says Grotte.

Fearfulness has become so pervasive in our society that Grotte believes radical steps are necessary. “There is a constant drumbeat of alarm that emanates from the media, from the government, and even from the medical profession.” he says, “Too many doctors use fear to try to motivate patients to make change, and this is counterproductive. We need to find new ways to establish trust between ourselves and patients, not build a wall of fright.”

Recent studies suggest support for Grotte's position. A 2004 Kaiser Foundation poll suggests that nearly half of patients already fear for their safety in our present health system.

Dissatisfaction with medical care has actually increased since the last poll in 2000. And, in a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on June 1st, 2005, fear was cited as a reason for practicing poor quality medicine.

According to Peter Budetti, M. D., J. D., of the University of Oklahoma, fear caused an astonishing 93 percent of doctors in this study to “acknowledge they did things they themselves regard as deviating from sound medical practice”.

“Pain and other symptoms of disease can be very frightening, as can the realities of treatment.” says Grotte, “Fear creates physiologic changes which interfere with the healing process, so if we can reduce a patient's fear, that is a major accomplishment.”

Grotte also points out that fear often leads to anger, which is just as dangerous to health. “The anger that results from fear can cause the patient to lash out at caregivers or become uncooperative with treatment.”

“All medical systems are based on establishing the unique alliance that we term the 'therapeutic relationship'” Grotte says, “Jeff has a vision for the role of the doctor that has much in common to that of the traditional tribal magician role, and it is this role that is at the base of all medical systems, including the Greek and Middle Eastern origins of our own.”

Grotte is convinced that training at Jeff McBride's magic school will help physicians establish more positive and successful relationships with patients.

In the process they will overcome their own fears, just as McBride has: “Last January I traveled to the island of Bali to co-host a television show. The producer wanted me to create an escape stunt where I was surrounded by burning wood with 20 foot tall flames. The fire was no illusion and I had to literally “face the fire”; it was escape, or die.”

“We had only one day of rehearsal. The challenge was to communicate calmness in the face of fear. My training as a performer helped me focus my mind, body, and communication skills, so I was able to give the technical crew an extraordinary amount of information in an orderly fashion.”

McBride sees similarities between his situation and that of doctors. “Like doctors, magicians have to edit their own speech. At the magic school we teach the speech and body language skills that lead to clearer communication between two people, or even in small groups.”

A surgeon who has been a student at the magic school, Jason Zommick, M. D., has seen changes in his own practice as a result: “Discussions with my patients regarding a procedure or the pathophysiology of a disease have greatly improved since becoming more involved with magic. I've learned to simplify my explanations and become more precise, just as I do when I'm performing a magic trick.”

McBride realizes that many physicians may not choose to use magic effects with patients, but aside from the rapport skills he plans to teach, learning a few magic effects might still come in handy. As Dr. Zommick says, “I've been able to bring a smile to my post operative hospital patients, some entertainment to overworked nurses, and a bit of humor to stressed doctors.”

Grotte agrees. “Whether or not you perform magic, or are a specialist or primary care doctor, a great deal can be learned from gifted magicians like Jeff McBride and Eugene Burger."

"Is it possible to find solutions to problems of 21st century medicine in methods that may date back to the Greek mystery medical schools? Jeff McBride is one magician who has moved beyond trickery and the limits of stagecraft to explore the interface of magic and medicine.”

The Magic for Medical Professionals workshop will be offered at the McBride School of Magic in Las Vegas from November 4 to 6. Details may be found by examining the schedule at http://www. magicalwisdom. com/calendar. php (http://www. magicalwisdom. com/calendar. php)

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Sunday, March 6, 2005

Subscribers of The Juicing Journal, A Free Newsletter, Are Discovering How To Combat The Common Cold And Flu Virus Without A Flu Shot With A Ground Breaking, Cheap, Common Ingredient That Rarely Gets Any Press

Subscribers of The Juicing Journal, A Free Newsletter, Are Discovering How To Combat The Common Cold And Flu Virus Without A Flu Shot With A Ground Breaking, Cheap, Common Ingredient That Rarely Gets Any Press.

The Juicing Journal, a free newsletter made available to fellow L'Equip blending and juicing fanatics delivers valuable, healthy content based on years of personal experience that is rarely publicized or found in the limelight.

Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) January 3, 2004

Sick and tired of the scare tactics and panic-induced selling that is so common with cold and flu prevention, and remedies, Issue Number Seven of The Juicing Journal reveals the all natural, common to most health food stores or natural groceries, ingredient that has been responsible for beating the cold and flu virus in short time periods that are seen as "impossible" to many.

A self-declared juicing "fanatic", Robert Watson founder of

Http://www. lequipjuicer. com (http://www. lequipjuicer. com) shares the hard truth he has discovered over his lifetime about healthy living. Mr. Watson, discussing the high caliber content of his site's newsletter admits, "We definitely grab conventional thinking by the neck, give it a good shake and what drops to the ground, is what few others ever bother to report. It's true we are not on everyone's Christmas card list, but we do wholeheartedly and even shamelessly believe with conviction what we publish." Mr. Watson operates the only juicing website that offers a lifetime guarantee in all of North America on the equipment he sells and he insists on only distributing what he personally uses in his own healthy lifestyle.

Admitting that it is difficult to find honest to God truth in a world of misinformation, Mr. Watson adds, "There is a lot more money being passed around to promote habits that keep our friends, family, neighbors and even you, SICK. I wish it wasn't about the bottom line for so many corporate conglomerates, but few of the majority truly comprehend how bountiful their life could be, simply by taking better care of themselves. " Subscriptions to The Juicing Journal are available for free at http://www. lequipjuicer. com (http://www. lequipjuicer. com).

Interested parties should contact: Robert Watson at 513-271-3622 or press@LequipJuicer. com.

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Hope Shoppe Inc. Donates Proceeds for Seasons of Hope to Non-Profits—Opens Presales

Hope Shoppe Inc. Donates Proceeds for Seasons of Hope to Non-Profits—Opens Presales

Hope Shoppe Inc., a company committed to raising awareness and supporting health research, announced today that they have opened up presales for their new book, Seasons of Hope, to be released later this year. Seasons of Hope will bring real life inspiring stories to those in need. Hope Shoppe Inc. will be donating $5 from every book sold to organizations helping people.

Portage, MI (PRWEB) June 8, 2010

Hope Shoppe Inc., a company committed to raising awareness and supporting health research, announced today that they have opened up presales for their new book, Seasons of Hope, to be released later this year. Seasons of Hope will bring real life inspiring stories to those in need. Hope Shoppe Inc. will be donating $5 from every book sold to organizations helping people.

Seasons of Hope is a compilation of true stories of optimism and strength in the face of illness from people across the country. The people at Hope Shoppe Inc. believe it is their civic responsibility to help those in need, to encourage others to do the same and to teach people how to find inspiration and strength when they need it most.

“Strength and bravery can be taught. The process of collecting these stories, of learning about the hardships and perseverance of others in the face of the direst circumstances, has made me a better person,” said Zachary McClung, President and CEO of Hope Shoppe Inc. “We all learn from those we admire. At Hope Shoppe Inc. we have chosen stories from people whose courage inspires us because we know it will inspire others.”

The people at Hope Shoppe Inc. believe there is no better way to build support for those in need, than by sharing stories of humanity at its best. Studies show that positive thinking can boost the immune system to help fight disease and improve quality of life. Through real life stories of inspirational strength, Seasons of Hope aims to teach the skills necessary for harnessing that positivity, finding courage in loved ones and living life to its fullest regardless of the circumstances. Seasons of Hope is now available for presale for $10 off the purchase price from hopewristbands. com (http://www. hopewristbands. com/pages/Seasons-of-Hope-Book. html).

In addition to Seasons of Hope, Hope Shoppe Inc., has branched out to other projects, including Hope Wristbands, a company selling wristbands for a wide variety of causes including: cancer awareness, AIDS awareness, fighting for a cure, inspirational sayings and messages of hope.

Media Contact:
Phone (US): 1-800-311-7518
Email: media (at) hopewristbands (dot) com
Twitter: @hopewristbands
Website: http://www. hopewristbands. com (http://www. hopewristbands. com)

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SumTotal Achieves Key Customer Growth and Continues to Gain Corporate Momentum in Q2 2010

SumTotal Achieves Key Customer Growth and Continues to Gain Corporate Momentum in Q2 2010

Strong customer acquisition and existing customer growth coupled with investments in key product enhancements round out the quarter

Mountain View, CA (PRWEB) August 5, 2010

SumTotal® Systems, Inc., a market leader and a global provider of talent development (http://www. sumtotalsystems. com/products/talent-development. html) solutions, today announced the company achieved extremely strong results in the second quarter of 2010 with growth among both new and existing customers. SumTotal exceeded all revenue and growth targets and continues to strongly invest in its products including the latest version of the company's learning and performance management offerings, and the award winning ToolBook® (http://www. sumtotalsystems. com/products/toolbook-elearning-content. html) solution. With more than 1,600 customers worldwide, SumTotal continues to expand its reach across several industries including Retail, Healthcare, Financial Services and Manufacturing.

"We showed continued market growth in the second quarter through competitively winning strategic, key accounts. This continued success is a direct result of SumTotal's dedication to providing innovative talent development solutions to today's HR executives," said John Borgerding, President of SumTotal Systems. "We remain committed to investing in and bringing emerging technologies to market in order to provide our customers with the products that best fit their talent management needs."

During the second quarter of 2010, SumTotal signed new North American customers including: ARAMARK Corp., Dow Jones & Company, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Health Care Services Corp., and Zachry Brands; EMEA customers including: AIRBUS SAS, Capgemini, and Stranix Co; and APAC Region customers including AmBank, IntoOne, Inc., and Treasury Group Ltd.

The company also extended relationships with current customers including American Management Association, Avanade Inc., Harley-Davidson, Inc., Newmont USA Limited, Poudre Valley Health System and Wendy's.

In addition to extending relationships with new and existing customers, SumTotal announced a partnership with Akamai Technologies (http://www. sumtotalsystems. com/press/index. html/2010/05/26/1) to enhance the SumTotal ResultsOnDemand® (http://www. sumtotalsystems. com/products/on-demand-talent-development. html) offering and allow for significant performance improvement through greater Web acceleration solutions. SumTotal also announced "Pathlore Unlimited" and "Docent Unlimited" programs to ensure that customer's investments are protected and they continue to get tremendous value from these solutions. SumTotal's ToolBook product was also recognized by Brandon Hall Research with two silver awards (http://www. sumtotalsystems. com/press/index. html/2010/05/03/1) for Best Advance in Technology for Rich-Media Authoring and Best Advance in Technology for Mobile-Learning Authoring.

About SumTotal Systems, Inc.
SumTotal Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of proven talent development solutions that automate and integrate learning, performance, and compensation management to drive business results on a daily basis. Our solutions strengthen and develop employee skills to accelerate time-to-market, close skill gaps, and reduce the risk of business disruptions. With more than 1,600 customers and 18 million users worldwide, we have increased the performance at some of the world's best-known companies, organizations and government agencies. Our category leadership and applied insight help us understand the critical success factors for businesses of all sizes. For more information, visit www. sumtotalsystems. com

SumTotal, the SumTotal logo and ToolBook are registered trademarks or trademarks of SumTotal Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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

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