Halogen Software Continues Strong Performance with a Focus on Innovation and Client Needs

Halogen Software Continues Strong Performance with a Focus on Innovation and Client Needs

Talent Management Leader’s revenue growth reflects focus on brilliant customer experience and consistently delivering best to market solutions.

Ottawa, Canada (PRWEB) August 31, 2009

Halogen Software Inc., a leading provider of on-line talent management software (http://www. halogensoftware. com/products/) announced that revenue during the second quarter of 2009 continued its historically strong growth. Halogen achieved 52 percent year-over-year growth in annual recurring revenue. This strong growth is marked by the company’s commitment to providing a world-class customer experience and its consistent delivery of best to market solutions.

Just a few of the new customers that joined Halogen during the second quarter of 2009 include: Anchor QEA, Atheros Communications, Community Health Center, I2U Solutions SDN BHD, Iogen Corporation, K&N Management, Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation, Northern Credit Union, NorthStar Financial Services, Rocky Mountain Health Management Corporation, St. Joseph's Health Centre, and Vermont Electric Cooperative.

“Halogen has provided us with brilliant support from day one and we have great faith in the company’s ability to consistently and effectively provide us with a world-class user experience,” said Alyson Young, HR Director at K&N Management. “Without this level of service even the greatest solution with all the bells and whistles would be of little use to our organization.”

Halogen’s dedication to providing great value and addressing the specific talent management needs of its clients has been demonstrated in its launch of two industry-first features at the SHRM Conference in June -– the Halogen Talent Profile feature and Activity Tracker. Both are designed to help HR with real-world issues they face in the deployment and ongoing administration of their talent management systems.

With the first customizable Talent Profile (http://www. halogensoftware. com/news-events/wp_pr. php? type=pr&p=1184), Halogen helps solve low usage, limited security, and flexibility problems associated with conventional employee profiles. Halogen’s Activity Tracker (http://www. halogensoftware. com/news-events/wp_pr. php? type=pr&p=1189) provides the industry’s first consolidated real-time “status update” feed of all talent management activity for users of the system. Using a familiar social networking interface, the feature is built to drive user adoption of talent management within the organization and deliver time savings for HR, management and employees. Both the Talent Profile solution and Activity Tracker feature will be delivered at no additional cost, fully integrated with Halogen’s talent management suite 9.1, currently scheduled for release in September.

In addition to these unique features, Halogen teamed with an industry leader, SkillSoft, announcing an agreement to deliver 10 SkillSoft e-learning courses as a standard component of Halogen eLearning Manager™. The agreement provides outstanding value to corporate learning centers and a truly seamless user experience for performance-based e-learning.

Each of these milestone product innovations has been well received by industry analysts (http://www. bersin. com/Blog/post/The-Problem-with-Todaye28099s-Talent-Profiles. aspx) and customers.

About Halogen Software:
Halogen Software is recognized as a market leader by industry analysts and is strongly endorsed by the thousands of HR professionals who use their Talent Management solutions. The company offers a complete suite of web-based products that automate, simplify and integrate performance appraisals (http://www. halogensoftware. com/products/halogen-eappraisal/), 360 degree feedback, compensation management, succession planning and learning management. Halogen’s offering makes HR best-practices accessible to companies of all sizes and its healthcare, financial services and professional services specific suites meet the unique needs of these industries. Halogen is consistently recognized by the industry and its customers for its exceptional implementation and support services. Halogen was named a leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Employee Performance Management Software in 2009 and has won multiple awards for its
Corporate leadership and product innovation, including HR Technology Product of the Year. For more information, visit www. halogensoftware. com.

Media contact:
Maggie Patterson
PR Consultant, Halogen Software
T: 613-989-1866
E: mpatterson (at) ripnet. com

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

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Dirty Avocados Make a Wish

Dirty Avocados Make a Wish

Dirty Avocados Adventure Racing is raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Sacramento and Northeastern California. The Dirty Avocados will be sending two four-person teams to July 2008's Primal Quest Expedition Adventure race and will use Primal Quest as a platform to raise money to grant a special wish for a local child.

Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) October 11, 2007

Dirty Avocados Adventure Racing is raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Sacramento and Northeastern California. The Dirty Avocados will be sending two four-person teams to July 2008's Primal Quest Expedition Adventure race and will use Primal Quest as a platform to raise money to grant a special wish for a local child.

Primal Quest, deemed the "world's most challenging human endurance competition", is a perfect fit for an effort to help a child that is enduring a life-threatening medical condition.

According to Adam Doti, one team's captain and a father of two young boys, "We are so blessed to have our health and to be able to participate in adventure racing. We are living our dream. We just believe that we should use this forum to help kids achieve their dreams."

Several of the Dirty Avocados have young children. "We are so fortunate to have healthy children and to be able to provide for them. Not all kids are so lucky. We just want to help" said Mike Chastaine, father of three girls, and the captain of the second Dirty Avocados team.

While Primal Quest is still nine months away, the Dirty Avocados are well into their fundraising and training. A component of the fundraising will be raffles for outdoor and sports gear and services donated generously by local companies. For more information on the raffle, the fundraising, the training and preparation for Primal Quest visit DirtyAvocados. com.

ABOUT THE SACRAMENTO MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION--The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. The Foundation, founded in 1983, is now one of the largest chapters nationwide, and has granted 3,000 wishes and grants over 230 wishes per year. While the Foundation follows the policies and guidelines of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, the Sacramento and NE area chapter operates as a separate 501(c)3 organization. All funds raised by the Foundation are used to fulfill it's mission in the 24 counties it serves. For more information about the Sacramento Make-A-Wish Foundation, visit makeawish-sacto. org.

ABOUT DIRTY AVOCADOS ADVENTURE RACING--Dirty Avocados Adventure Racing is made up of every-day athletes from Northern California's Bay Area and Central Valley. We are guys and gals with mixed backgrounds and vocations, including fire-fighting, teaching, high-technology, and finance. As teams and individuals, we compete in local, regional, national, and international adventure races along with various other endurance sports and expeditions. Dirty Avocados is sponsored proudly by MotionBased. com (MotionBased. com), La Sportiva (sportiva. com), Red Bull (redbull. com), Chapman University (Chapman. edu) and National Geographic (maps. nationalgeographic. com). For more information about Dirty Avocados Adventure Racing, visit DirtyAvocados. com.

ABOUT PRIMAL QUEST EXPEDITION ADVENTURE RACE--Primal Quest Expedition Adventure Race is widely considered to be the most difficult and arduous challenge in endurance sports. Primal Quest is the world's premier Expedition Adventure Race, attracting the best adventure athletes around the globe. The 10-day, non-stop event is held in a remote region of the world each year. In July 2008, Primal Quest will take place in the United States' western mountain states. Visit ecoprimalquest. com for additional information.

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New Book Suggests a Ten-Step Reconstruction Plan for America’s Dysfunctional Health Care System

New Book Suggests a Ten-Step Reconstruction Plan for America’s Dysfunctional Health Care System

E. Stanley Kardatzke’s Xlibris release is a timely book addressing an ongoing crisis

(Vocus/PRWEB) December 07, 2010

Zionsville, IN– December 7, 2010 – For over forty-five years, author E. Stanley Kardatzke, M. D. has witnessed the marvelous improvements in medical technology. However, parallel to these developments is the increasing number of patients denied basic health care because of no health insurance. In his new book, DECISIVE REFORM for OUR DYING HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, he addresses the dysfunctional U. S. health care system by proposing concrete plans of action.

“The United States health care system is critically ill,” the author says. Although he acknowledges that many experts tend to blame a particular component in the health system (hospitals, physicians, insurance companies, and attorneys, etc.), he believes that the illness is not due to the component members of the system. It is due to the inherently wrong incentives, which are woven into the current system.

In this book, Dr. Kardatzke documents the causes of the health care crisis and suggests a ten-step reconstruction plan, which he attests, if enacted this year, would solve problems of access to health care for all while reducing – not increasing – health care costs by 2011.

“I have been at the top of our health care system as a CEO of a very large Health care company, and I also have been a family doctor, and now I am again an emergency physician. This book suggests simple methods for solving the current Health Care Reform debate and giving the uninsured health coverage while still saving billions annually,” the author says.

For more information on DECISIVE REFORM for OUR DYING HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, interested parties may log on to http://www. Xlibris. com.

About the Author
Dr. Stan Kardatzke is a physician who has practiced and taught clinical family practice for over twenty-five years. He has been a Chairman of two different managed health care companies. He was for twelve years the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Physician Corporation of America, a managed care company which took care of the health of over 300, 000 people across the nation. He has seen the problems of our health care system from many view points. He writes this book from his depth of experience as a physician, businessman, church leader, and student of health economics. This book is for lawmakers, health regulators, employers, physicians, and all Americans who want to solve our nation’s health care crisis.

DECISIVE REFORM for OUR DYING HEALTH CARE SYSTEM * by E. Stanley Kardatzke, M. D.
Publication Date: October 13, 2010
Trade Paperback; $19.99; 162 pages; 978-1-4535-8968-7
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Members of the media who wish to review this book may request a complimentary paperback copy by contacting the publisher at (888) 795-4274 x. 7879. To purchase copies of the book for resale, please fax Xlibris at (610) 915-0294 or call (888) 795-4274 x. 7879.

For more information on self-publishing or marketing with Xlibris, visit http://www. Xlibris. com. To receive a free publishing guide, please call (888) 795-4274.

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New Poll Asks Which TV Character Would Be Worst Babysitter

New Poll Asks Which TV Character Would Be Worst Babysitter

The Smart Television Alliance (STA) is asking TV viewers who would they least want to babysit their kids - Homer Simpson, Hank Hill or Peter Griffin? The purpose of the survey is to get parents to think about the shows their children watch and promote healthy, educational programming that is age-appropriate.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) July 30, 2008

Irresponsible, careless, naive or incompetent are hardly the characteristics you would want in someone supervising your children, but some of the most well-known parents on TV possess these exact traits. Who would you least want to babysit your kids - Homer Simpson, Hank Hill or Peter Griffin? (http://www. smarttelevisionalliance. org/site/PageNavigator/Alliance%20Site%20Summer%20Pledge/Summerspike_Quizland)

That is the question the Smart Television Alliance (STA) is asking TV viewers to answer in a recently launched poll. In addition, people can also post comments about their answers on the STA blog. The purpose of the survey is to get parents to think about the shows their children watch and promote healthy, educational programming that is age-appropriate.

"With children spending an average of four hours in front of the TV everyday, it's critical that parents try to make that time as constructive as possible through educational and inspiring programming," stated Christopher Turman of the Smart Television Alliance. "STA has partnered with media experts such as KIDSFIRST! and Common Sense Media, among others, to highlight some of the best shows on TV today."

STA believes it's important to: (1) provide parents and caregivers with resources and action steps to control what is watched on television and when; (2) partner with the producers of expert-recommended shows to highlight educational programming; (3) provide children's television recommendations from trusted media experts; and (4) enlist parents and others to spread the word to their friends and acquaintances.

About Smart Television Alliance (http://www. SmartTelevisionAlliance. org) (STA)
The Smart Television Alliance is a new coalition of national nonprofit organizations united by a shared commitment to improving what our nation's children watch on television. Our mission is to help parents and caregivers use technology, online tools, and program recommendations from trusted children's media experts to make smart television viewing choices. By promoting the viewing of educational and informational programming, STA will build a market for more high quality children's TV shows.

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George L. Graziadio, Jr., Co-Founder, Imperial Bank Succumbs to Illness

George L. Graziadio, Jr., Co-Founder, Imperial Bank Succumbs to Illness

George L. Graziadio, Jr., co-founder of Imperial Bank and a generous benefactor to many charities and universities, including Pepperdine UniversityÂ’s Graziadio School of Business and Management, succumbed to a long struggle with cancer on June 6 at his home on the Palos Verdes Peninsula with his family present.

(PRWEB) June 13, 2002

George L. Graziadio, Jr., co-founder of Imperial Bank and a generous benefactor to many charities and universities, including Pepperdine UniversityÂ’s Graziadio School of Business and Management, succumbed to a long struggle with cancer on June 6 at his home on the Palos Verdes Peninsula with his family present.

“In losing Mr. Graziadio we have lost a much-loved member of the Pepperdine family,” noted Pepperdine president Andrew K. Benton. “His vision and leadership propelled the Graziadio School to a preeminent position among business school worldwide. He has had a profound impact at Pepperdine and he will be missed in countless ways.”

Mr. Graziadio was a tireless entrepreneur, banker and community sponsor who lived his motto: “TNT – Today, Not Tomorrow.” He was often quoted as saying that he was constantly driven to do more and to always do better. He believed that if better was possible, then good was not enough.

Mr. Graziadio was a legendary real estate developer and banker in Southern California for more than 50 years. The Vernon, Connecticut, native came to California during World War II and in the early 1950s formed a real estate development company with George Eltinge. The “Two Georges,” as they were known, developed shopping center properties throughout the United States.

In 1963, with $1.25 million in private investment and a belief that they could offer the Los Angeles business community a better “business bank,” Mr. Graziadio and Mr. Eltinge formed Imperial Bank, which became Imperial Bancorp in 1968. The bank grew to $8 billion in assets, solely through internal growth and without acquisitions, with $600 million in capital and reserves. Imperial Bank had a national presence in emerging growth industries in the 1990s with offices in Phoenix; Boston; Austin; Dallas; Denver; Reston, Virginia; Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina; and Kirkland, Washington. Imperial Bank’s entertainment division was the largest financer of feature motion pictures in the world. Mr. Graziadio served as chairman of the board, CEO and president. Former California governor Goodwin J. Knight served on the original bank board of directors.

In November 2000, Imperial Bancorp merged with Comerica, Inc. in an exchange of shares valued at $1.3 billion. The combined assets are now approximately $50 billion with market capital at approximately $11 billion. Mr. Graziadio was serving as Chairman of Comerica Bank-California until his death.

He was past president and founding director of the Torrance Memorial Medical Center Health Care Foundation where the radiology center is now named the Graziadio Radiology Center. In 1996, Pepperdine University renamed its business school the George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management following the largest business school endowment in America at the time by Mr. Graziadio and his wife Reva. Mr. Graziadio created the Graziadio School Board of Visitors and served as its chairman.

The Graziadio School is the largest business school west of Chicago and is ranked among the Top 20 in the nation for its Executive MBA and Fully Employed MBA programs. More than 2,300 mid-career business professionals currently attend The Graziadio School at seven campuses throughout California.

During the past five decades, Mr. Graziadio had been honored by dozens of non-profit organizations that he supported philanthropically. He often said, “You earn your living by working, your earn your life by giving.” In April 2002, he received the prestigious Horatio Alger Award in Washington, D. C., joining other great Americans such as President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Secretary of State Colin Powell, Senator Robert Dole, and Oprah Winfrey. His many honors include: The Ellis Island Medal of Freedom; the Grande Ufficiale Award in the Order of Merit of the Republic of Italy; Americanism Award and the Good Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America; the Eddy Award from the Los Angeles Economic Development Agency; the President’s “E” Award from the U. S. Department of Commerce; the Albert Schweitzer Leadership Award from the Hugh O’Brian Youth Foundation; and honors from the Provence of Puglia, Italy, Newcomen Society, Pepperdine University, B’nai B’rith Foundation, National Italian American Foundation, the Center for the Partially Sighted, the Sons of Italy of America, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the House Ear Institute, and a Doctor of Humane Letters from Chapman University.

Mr. Graziadio served as a member and director of many organizations, including: 20-30 Clubs, World Council of Young MenÂ’s Service Clubs, University of Southern California Associates, Pepperdine University Associates, the Anderson School Board of Visitors at UCLA, International Council of Shopping Centers, Board of Trustees of the HOBY Foundation, French Foundation for Alzheimer Research, Los Angeles World Affairs Council, GovernorÂ’s Commission of the Californias, the Aero Club of Southern California, Town Hall of California, California BankerÂ’s Association, American BankerÂ’s Association, Independent BankerÂ’s Association, YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau, Delta Mu Delta Honor Society of United States Business Schools, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, GovernorÂ’s California Italian American Task Force.

Mr. Graziadio was a passionate golfer and belonged to numerous country clubs, including Bel Air, Rolling Hills, Lake Arrowhead, Indian Ridge, Red Rock Country Club in Las Vegas, Royal Oaks Country Club in Houston, and The Vintage Club. He was one of only a handful of amateurs who played in 30 consecutive Bob Hope Desert Classic golf tournaments.

His wife of 59 years, Reva, two daughters, Mary Lou Area, Alida Calvillo, and one son, G. Louis Graziadio, III, survive Mr. Graziadio. There are nine Graziadio grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Services will be held on Tuesday, June 18 at the Pepperdine University Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu California. For details please call 310-506-4448 or visit http://www. bschool. pepperdine. edu/media/graziadio. html (http://www. bschool. pepperdine. edu/media/graziadio. html) Visitors may also send condolences to the family through this site.

Dietary Doctor Says "Feed Problem Child More Fat"

Dietary Doctor Says "Feed Problem Child More Fat"

If your kids are "bouncing off the walls" or having concentration difficulties at home or school, the advice from a leading dietary doctor is, "Don't give them medication -- feed them more fat at the dinner table."

(PRWEB) August 16, 2004

Dr. Udo Erasmus (http://www. udoerasmus. com/firstscreen. htm), author of the book, "Fats That Heal Fats That Kill" (http://www. florahealth. com/flora/home/international/products/9381.asp), says many behavioral disorders -- even Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder -- are classic symptoms of essential fatty acid deficiencies, and can be successfully treated simply by adding fat-and-oil-rich foods or supplements to the diet.

How would increasing your childÂ’s intake of essential fatty acids (EFAs) lift his or her mood and improve mental performance? Dr. Erasmus explains:

“EFAs are required for brain development and brain function. At 60% fat, the brain is the fat-richest organ in the body. We are fat-heads. It's a compliment. EFAs elevate mood and lift depression; bring calmness (in dogs, cats, horses, children, and adults); improve the ability to deal with stress and reduce the tendency to get stressed; improve focus; improve motor co-ordination; improve strength; speed learning; increase intelligence; improve visual acuity and color perception in older people; calm down hyperactive (ADD and ADHD) kids; make juvenile delinquents unresponsive to counseling counselable; make violent criminals less violent; decrease hallucinations in schizophrenics; improve Alzheimer's and senile dementias.”

"We've been removing fats from foods for years and we're starting to see the damage caused by essential fatty acid deficiency -- especially in children who have been fed low fat foods from infancy," says Dr. Erasmus.

Dr. Erasmus says food makers have created "fat-phobia" in the minds of consumers. But contrary to popular belief, studies now show that eliminating fats from the diet is very unhealthy.

Dr. Erasmus reports essential fatty acid deficiency is easy to reverse by eating foods like mackerel, trout & salmon, free-range eggs, and chicken with skins (never fry or deep fry meat or fish). Flax seeds, sunflower seeds, & safflower seeds are also snacks rich in essential fatty acids.

Perhaps the easiest way parents can ensure their children have adequate fatty acid intake is to give them one or two tablespoons of a fresh seed oil called "Udo's Choice Oil", available in health food stores, but they can also make their own oil combination based on the specifications in the book.

Essential fatty acid deficiency is today's number-one nutritional deficiency -- and recognizing it early and correcting the diet accordingly not only will markedly alter your child's behavior -- it will help shield against blood sugar, weight, immune and circulatory problems later in life.

Hyperactivity, violent behavior, and learning impairment are three of the thirty symptoms of essential fatty acid deficiency reviewed in Dr. Erasmus's book.

The book -- "Fats That Heal Fats That Kill" (http://www. florahealth. com/flora/home/international/products/9381.asp)

"Fats that Heal Fats that Kill" has been hailed as "the first book to make sense out of the role of fats in health. Dr. Erasmus takes the fear and mystery out of fats." (Richard Kunin, MD "President, Society for Orthomolecular Medicine)

About Dr. Erasmus (http://www. udoerasmus. com/firstscreen. htm)

Udo Erasmus, Ph. D.. Nutrition, is one of North America's foremost authorities health, and on the roles that fats and oils play in human health.

Trained in biology, biochemistry and genetics at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, as well as in Psychology. Dr. Erasmus presently educates the public on matters of health and develops nutritional formulas to improve both human and animal well-being.

Dr. Erasmus has been an invited guest on thousands of radio and television interview programs. His advice on health and nutrition has appeared in newspapers and magazines worldwide.

WOW! Creations goes to the 56th Annual Miss USA Pageant in Hollywood California

WOW! Creations goes to the 56th Annual Miss USA Pageant in Hollywood California

WOW! Creations is pleased to announce the successful presentation of our celebrity VIP Gift Bags to the contestants and celebrity judges at this year's 56th Annual Miss USA Pageant.

Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) March 26, 2007

WOW! Creations was pleased and honored to be asked back by the Miss Universe Organization to provide Celebrity VIP Gift Bags to this year's 51 beauty contestants and celebrity Judges at this year's 56th Annual Miss USA Pageant live from the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, California. www. missuniverse. com

WOW! Creations hosted the celebrity gifting lounge and provided Gift Bags at last year's Miss Universe Pageant in Los Angeles and when the Miss Universe Organization contacted us to request our services again this year we didn't have to think about it for one minute. The Miss Universe Organization is co-owned by NBC and Mr. Donald Trump.

In addition to the 51 Beauty Contestants we also provided our luxury gift bags to Nancy O'Dell host of the event in addition to the celebrity judges: Laker Owner Jerry Buss, Stylist Jonathan Anton, Tennessee Titan Quarterback Vince Young, Jerry Springer, Giuliana De Pandi, Vanessa Minnillo and Kimora Lee Simmons.

WOW! Creations offer some of the most enticing collection of the finest fashions, beauty products, spa treatments, electronics, and more. Founded in 2004 WOW! Creations has provided gift bags to Hollywood award shows / The Sundance Film Festival / The Oscars / Bob Hope Chrysler Golf Classic, Miss Universe Pageant and many more events including individual gifting experiences to Britney Spears / Barron Trump / Gwen Stefani / Paris Hilton to name a few. We believe we have helped shape and forge the standard quality in the gift bag industry. We are unique even by Hollywood Standards.

Some of the products that were included in our Miss USA Gift Bags which had a total value of over Four Thousand Dollars:

Da Vinci Dental Studios, The name you and your patients trust in dental restoration www. davincilab. com

Genesis Health Solutions, Healthy therapy system to rejuvenate / re-hydrate and recondition your skin. www. genesisintro. com

Fruit Advantage - Tranverse Farms, Dietary supplements www. fruitadvantage. com

Mette Vangso, Luxury therapy pillows.

Natty Girl Cosmetics, fun skin care from Santa Barbara. www. nattyproducts. com

Samy Salon, the finest in hair care.

Monster Energy Drink.

Jaqua Beauty, Luxury skin care.

The Beverly Hills Cosmetic institute, Beyond The Fringe Salon Beverly Hills, Suddently Slender Salon, Cool Balls, Hint Water, Chopsaver, Fiji Water. to name a few. for a complete listing please visit www. wowcreationsmedia. com

Next up for WOW! Creations will be the Beverly Hills Film Festival, The Malibu Film Festival, The William Shatner Charity Horseshow and The Cannes Film Festival in May.

WOW! Creations is a Beverly Hills based Gift Bag provider and celebrity marketing company. WOW! Creations is a niche marketing company offering Celebrity VIP Gift Bags/ Gifting Lounges/Celebrity Marketing and Public Relations.

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Lean Six Sigma Training Simulation Introduced by NOVACES at the National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care

Lean Six Sigma Training Simulation Introduced by NOVACES at the National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care

The training simulation called MediSim provides hands-on experience during training courses to teach how Lean Six Sigma tools are used to improve patient care processes in hospitals.

New Orleans, LA (PRWEB) December 16, 2009

NOVACES introduced its MediSim simulation package for healthcare performance improvement training as an exhibitor at the National Forum on Quality Improvement, which ran from December 6-9 at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center. Used during Lean and Six Sigma training, MediSim enables practical application of concepts and tools, such as process mapping, mistake proofing, and visual management. As a result, participants can practice being change leaders in various exercises that are based on real-world scenarios for process improvement in hospitals.

MediSim (http://www. novaces. com/medisim. php) is the latest addition to NOVACES’ portfolio of industry-specific process improvement training tools. From its SystemCPI deployment roadmap (http://www. novaces. com/systemcpi. php) that quickly builds self-sufficiency in process improvement to its customized Lean Six Sigma training for healthcare, the company’s process improvement solutions help healthcare organizations solve their most challenging problems to achieve operational and financial performance goals.

With MediSim, hospitals that are implementing Lean Six Sigma now have an effective teaching tool that can be used in various levels of training including Lean Expert, Green Belt or Black Belt. The simulation significantly reduces the large investment and lead-time required for an organization to develop a custom training simulation. Organizations that use MediSim report increased training effectiveness and buy-in for the process improvement program.

“The real advantage of this simulation is that participants can directly relate to a real healthcare challenge during the training course,” said Master Black Belt Vickie Kamataris of NOVACES (http://www. novaces. com), who developed and tested MediSim. “This simulation allows participants to apply appropriate improvement tools and generate interactive dialogues about topics that are essential to developing very capable Lean Six Sigma practitioners,” Kamataris emphasized.

The MediSim Simulation Kit includes supplies, equipment, training materials, exercises, and on-site facilitator training. MediSim is available for license on an annual unlimited use or per training basis.

About NOVACES
NOVACES is a leading provider of continuous process improvement (CPI) consulting and training services to both the public and private sectors. By leveraging over two decades of applied research experience, the company is capable of delivering today's most effective methods for generating breakthroughs in operational capabilities and financial performance. Employing its SystemCPI methodology, the company provides an integrated framework to deploy and manage a process improvement program that incorporates Constraints Management tools to achieve faster and better return on investment.

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"Our Planet" Show to Feature New Series, "Latest Updates in Conservation Development"

"Our Planet" Show to Feature New Series, "Latest Updates in Conservation Development"

New Series focuses on development that does not compromise natural resources.

Deerfield Beach, FL (PRWEB) May 9, 2008

The producers of "Our Planet" are pleased to announce a special series, Latest Updates in Conservation Development, focusing on topics and issues related to responsible development and land use. The show marries an unrivaled host, Greg Gumbel, with a team of award-winning producers, and provides viewers new information that will impact their lives.

As populations increase and cities expand, the human footprint on Earth is intensified and the natural world inevitably pays the price. Forests die, lakes shrink, and species disappear.

Most developed economies currently consume resources much faster than they can regenerate. Natural resources are under increasing pressure, threatening public health and development. Water shortages, soil exhaustion, loss of forests, air and water pollution, and degradation of coastlines are afflicting many areas.

In this "Our Planet" series, we'll discover innovative ways to meet present needs and improve living standards, without destroying resources needed for the future. Industry leaders and experts will discuss the importance of conservation development, the current issues facing the industry, and the trends that are taking shape to preserve our environment.

"Our Planet" identifies and promotes products and services that conserve resources and habitats, minimize ozone depletion and global warming, and promote less waste and toxic pollution. Highlighting those who are championing conservation efforts, "Our Planet" provides viewers with the latest news, research, and expert advice on new products and technologies that are changing the energy industry as well as the global landscape. The show's in-depth editorial stories provide the latest information in this exciting field.

For more information, please visit www. OurPlanetStories. com.

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“Long Term Care” Is Topic for Sweet Water at Largo’s June 29 Open House

“Long Term Care” Is Topic for Sweet Water at Largo’s June 29 Open House

On June 29 two guest speakers from Amerigroup will visit Sweet Water at Largo (www. SweetWaterAssistedLiving. com) to answer questions about benefits and eligibility requirements for the “Long Term Care Diversion Waiver,” which in Florida is designed to help seniors get services they need to continue living at home or in an assisted living facility.

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) June 16, 2010

Senior citizens wanting to learn more about “Long Term Care” should circle June 29 on their calendar. That’s the day Sweet Water at Largo will host an Open House featuring two speakers from Amerigroup, a company that works exclusively through publicly funded programs such as Medicaid and Medicare.

The topic is the “Long Term Care Diversion Waiver,” a program designed to help seniors get the services they need to continue living at home or in an assisted living facility. The event will take place Tuesday, June 29, from 2-4 p. m., in the Activities Room of the assisted living facility at 1290 Walsingham Rd., Largo, FL 33778.

There is no charge to attend, organizers said. RSVP is preferred, but not required. RSVP to Kory at (813) 389-1045 or to Lory or Heather at (727) 397-9597. An interactive map showing the location of the facility is available at www. SweetWaterAssistedLiving. com. Finger food and drinks will be served, a spokesperson said.

The featured speakers are Kristina Di Ilio, Provider Relations Representative for Amerigroup Community Care, Long Term Care Diversion; and Laura Withrow, Case Manager Supervisor.

“Kristina Di Ilio has been in the healthcare industry since 1996 on every side of the spectrum and has been with Amerigroup for four years,” said Sweet Water owner and Administrator Kory Stoeckle. “Laura Withrow has worked in the long-term care industry since 1992 as a nursing home Social Worker and Admissions Director and has been with Amerigroup for four years.”

Stoeckle and her husband Michael became involved in senior assisted living nearly a dozen years ago. They were looking for a special niche in terms of senior housing, something more personal than large corporate assisted living facilities but, at the same time, more refined than the converted homes offered by some "Mom and Pop" operations.

The Stoeckles decided to develop their own special formula and created what they call "Excellence in Senior Care" for their residents. The Open House program for senior citizens on June 29 is representative of that personalized approach, as well as being an example of their goal to be a resource to the community.

Sweet Water at Largo is at 11290 Walsingham Rd., Largo, FL, 33778. It is licensed by the state of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration as an Assisted Living Facility. License # AL8175.

For more information about Sweet Water's senior living offerings, which include Senior Day Care, call (727) 397-9597, (813) 389-1045 or visit www. SweetWaterAssistedLiving. com.

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Pandemic Flu Imminent; Healthcare Community Fails to Create Preparedness Plan

Pandemic Flu Imminent; Healthcare Community Fails to Create Preparedness Plan

Addressing the issue of properly treating all patients in a crisis is the first step in creating a realistic plan.

Stanton, CA (PRWEB) September 8, 2006

Avian Flu Talk, announces the launch of its new affiliate website that has now begun selling medical tents to the healthcare community to help medical centers prepare for a pandemic flu.

“The main focus in pandemic flu planning should be in the area of hospital preparedness to ensure that all hospitals are prepared to handle any sudden increase in hospital admissions. Addressing the issue of properly treating all patients in a crisis is the first step in creating a realistic plan. It's important for each medical center to asses its own ability to handle an increase of new patients.” said Ryan Evans, founder of Avian Flu Talk. 

The new web portal that sells the medical tents can be viewed at www. Medtents. com. The majority of the proceeds from Medtents will be reinvested into community preparedness.

Earlier this week, Avian Flu Talk posted an awareness advertisement created by Ready. gov in support of National Preparedness Month. National Preparedness Month goes throughout the month of September. 

Avian Flu Talk recently announced a recommendation for all citizens to obtain a pneumonia vaccination known as the pneumococcal PPV23. A pneumonia vaccination has the ability to prevent the lethal secondary bacterial infection which can develop as a complication to a severe flu. The most common way to treat the secondary infection is with antibiotics, which would be in short supply during a pandemic. Obtaining a pneumonia vaccination ahead of time is thought to be more effective than using antibiotics to fight the pneumonia infection. Until the emergence of this new super-flu virus, such preventive measures were rarely discussed. 

For more information on how to prepare for a possible pandemic flu, we would encourage all of those who have not already done so, to visit this online preparedness discussion forum located at www. Avianflutalk. com.

Contact Information:

Jim Henry

1 (714) 965-5945

2461 E, Orangethorpe Ave., suite 200

Fullerton, CA 90680

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Industry Analyst Takes Broad Role at ASA and What’s Next Boomer Business Summit

Industry Analyst Takes Broad Role at ASA and What’s Next Boomer Business Summit

Laurie M. Orlov, founder of Aging in Place Technology Watch, plays an expanded role at the 2010 What’s Next Boomer Business Summit to be held on March 18-20.

Port Saint Lucie, FL (PRWEB) February 22, 2010

Laurie M. Orlov, founder of Aging in Place Technology Watch, expands her leadership role in the aging/health-related arena through moderation of multiple boot camp and panel sessions at the Boomer What’s Next Business Summit, part of the ASA/NCOA Aging in America Conference in Chicago.

Laurie M. Orlov, Principal Analyst of Aging in Place Technology Watch, is an expert in the drivers and trends that propel the market for technology to help boomers and seniors live and thrive as long as they want in their home of choice. She will moderate a bootcamp on March 18th that focuses on ‘Discovering How to Market Products Direct to Consumers in Healthcare” – including entrepreneurs Bud Myers of firstSTREET and Andrew Kluger, of Early Bird Alert, as well as Steve French from the Natural Marketing Institute. In addition, she will moderate sessions on Chronic Disease Management and Health and Caregiving during the What’s Next Conference on March 19th. Also on March 19th, Laurie will engage in audience Q&A during an Ask the Analyst session about trends in the tech industry. She will frame the structure of the market, identify examples of emerging technologies within it, and discuss the shape the market will take between now and 2020, when the market for will surpass $20 billion.

"The world of technology-enabled caregiving and health monitoring and management are attracting innovative entrepreneurs," said Orlov. "The ability for older people to maintain independence, stay connected to their families, and monitor their health represents an emerging market opportunity."

Mary Furlong, Founder of SeniorNet and author of "Turning Silver into Gold", noted: "We're so excited to have Laurie, who is one of the thought leaders in this space, featured so broadly at What’s Next. She can help both venture capitalists and start-ups place their efforts within the broader market context."

Headquartered in Port St. Lucie, Florida, Aging in Place Technology Watch provides thought leadership, analysis and guidance about technologies and related services that enable boomers and seniors to remain longer in their home of choice. In addition to her technology background and years as a technology industry analyst, founder Laurie M. Orlov is a certified geriatric care manager in Florida.

Orlov spent more than 30 years in the technology industry, including 24 years in IT and nine years as a leading industry analyst at Forrester Research. While there, she was often the first in the industry to identify technology trends and management strategies which have survived the test of time. She has spoken regularly and delivered keynote speeches at forums, industry consortia, conferences, and symposia. In 1996, Laurie was named to McGraw-Hill/Open Computing's list of the top 100 women in computing and most recently served as a judge in the CIO 100 competition. In addition Laurie is now a featured columnist on SilverPlanet, RetirementHomes. com, and SmartSilvers, Laurie regularly consults on strategies about technology and aging.

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Cool Pet Products Brought Together for Holiday Shopping

Cool Pet Products Brought Together for Holiday Shopping

Pet Expert Steve Dale has holiday gift ideas that cover everything from traveling with pets, better training methods, even mobility for aging pets, while raising money for charity.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) November 7, 2010

America’s Pet Expert, Steve Dale, host of the national radio show Steve Dale’s Pet World is using his national radio platform to help promote pet products that are supporting a good cause in time for holiday shopping.

Visitors to Dale’s radio website – petworldradio. net can see top choices for pets on the Cool Pet Products page.

“These companies have some great offerings for pets, covering everything from ways to make travel easier, wonderful enrichment and training toys, even products to help our older and disabled pets live fuller lives,” said Dale.

The companies selected for the Cool Pet Products page have all made a generous donation to the American Humane Association. Dale is a board member at American Humane and feels that these companies recognize the value of American Humane’s mission.

“As the nation’s ‘voice for children and animals’ American Humane is at the forefront of advocacy for our kids and our pets,” said Dale. “The support of these companies means a great deal.”

On the Cool Pet Products page, pet parents can see product videos and find a wealth of information on a variety of products for pets. They can learn how to travel easily with products made by Kurgo, including the Wander Hammock that allows a pet to travel safely in the backseat without spreading hair all over the car.

When pets have to be left behind a Talk To Me Treatball keeps them engaged by working to get treats out of the ball, while also hearing a recording of their pet parent’s voice.

Cloud Star’s Buddy Biscuits are made in the USA with all human-grade ingredients, no by-products and no fillers. Buddy Biscuits are specially formulated for all dogs including those with allergies.

Pets that search for the coolest place to lay can always find their spot with a Cool Pet Pad. This self-cooling cushion cools without refrigeration, water or electricity.

Trupanion makes it possible to provide the best medical care possible for pets with affordable pet health insurance.

An all-natural product for dogs, Stella & Chewy’s frozen and freeze-dried dinners and treats only include ingredients like raw, natural meat and organic fruits and vegetables without added hormones or antibiotics.

Pet breath can be fresher and dental health improved with TropiClean’s line of oral pet care products. Regular use of the Clean Teeth Gel Kit or Mint Foam is as easy as applying to the dog’s teeth and gums and letting their tongue do the rest.

The Pet Corrector is one of many ideas to come from the mind of Dr. Roger Mugford, Britain’s leading behaviorist. The Pet Corrector emits a hiss of air that stops a dog in her tracks, allowing the rewarding of good behavior while stopping bad behavior safely and gently.

Sometimes aging dogs develop back problems that don’t allow them to get around like they did in their younger years. The Pet Mobility Rehab Center has been providing these aging or injured furry family members a better quality of life for over 40 years with their line of doggy wheelchairs.

Dale, whose syndicated columns reach over 16 million people each week said, “I’m always being asked on the radio and in letters to my columns about traveling with our pets, toys that will keep them busy, about training, about keeping their teeth clean, about healthy treats and meals – all of the products we are able to bring together on the Cool Pet Products page can enhance these pets’ lives in some way and now pet parents can find them all in time for the holidays.”

Steve Dale’s Pet World is a national radio program heard on over 55 stations around the U. S. and Canada, syndicated by Black Dog Radio Productions, Inc. Dale’s columns are carried in over 100 newspapers throughout the U. S. For more information on Dale or his radio programs please contact Black Dog Radio Productions at 312-467-9110.

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Wine, Welcome, And Wellness Event To Feature Local Area Businesses

Wine, Welcome, And Wellness Event To Feature Local Area Businesses

Active Ergonomics, Beyond Pearls, Dental Arts, Iatria Health Center, MontgomeryÂ’s Florist, and The Facial Plastic Surgery Center, will participate in the Wine, Welcome, and Wellness event to be held at Iatria Day Spa on November 4th, 2004.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) November 4, 2004

Active Ergonomics, Beyond Pearls, Dental Arts, Iatria Health Center, MontgomeryÂ’s Florist, and The Facial Plastic Surgery Center, will participate in the Wine, Welcome, and Wellness event to be held at Iatria Day Spa on November 4th, 2004. Each of the firms will provide educational demonstrations and answer questions for the eventÂ’s 300 expected attendees as part of a series of wellness activities celebrating Iatria Day SpaÂ’s 5-year anniversary and the renovation of their Creedmoor location. The event, which will be held at the firmÂ’s 8020 Creedmoor Road location in North Raleigh, will blend wellness education with a party atmosphere. Dr. Adam Stein, the spaÂ’s Medical Director, will provide demonstrations on the latest in leading edge facial and plastic surgery treatments, including Thermage, Gentle Waves, Laser Hair Removal, Restylane, and Radiesse. Iatria Day Spa will offer complimentary chair massages, refreshments, prizes, paraffin hand treatments, and brow shaping for attendees. Active Ergonomics will display and demonstrate products that promote safe and productive working environments. Dr. Tarun Agarwal of Dental Arts will discuss the latest technology in cosmetic dentistry and whitening procedures. Beyond Pearls, which specializes in freshwater cultured pearls from China, as well as the Tahitian Islands and South Seas, will showcase unique pearl jewelry in an array of colors and designs at wholesale prices.

“We are thrilled to offer our clients this educational opportunity,” said Erika Mangrum, President of Iatria Day Spa. “Active Ergonomics, Dental Arts, Iatria Health Center, Montgomery’s Florist, and The Facial Plastic Surgery Center all share our mission of promoting wellness in all aspects of life, and I am delighted to have them participate in this informative event with an environment of camaraderie, wine, and hors d’oeurves.”

About Iatria Day Spa:

Erika Mangrum is the President of Iatria Day Spa, which specializes in such services as massage, facials, manicures, pedicures, body treatments, waxing, tinting, laser hair removal, Intense Pulse Light Skin Rejuvenation, Gentle Waves LED Photomodulation, and spa day packages, as well as facial plastic surgery through Iatria Day SpaÂ’s Medical Director, Dr. Adam Stein of The Facial Plastic Surgery Center. Iatria Day Spa is associated with Dr. Angela Baylis, DC and Iatria Health Center which offer full service chiropractic and applied kinesiology health services under the supervision of qualified doctors who aid in a clientÂ’s total well being. The firm offers its own line of health and body care products, as well as Caleel+Hayden glō™minerals cosmetic line. The company, which is in the process of developing an expansion model to become the first medically oriented day spa on the East Coast to offer an expansion model for prospective spa owners, has two locations in North Raleigh on Creedmoor Road and at Wakefield Crossings. For more information call (919) 870-1975 or on the Internet at www. iatria. com.

Media and Press Contact:

Patty Briguglio

MMI Associates, Inc.

919-461-3831

Patty@mmimarketing. com 

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Federal and New York State Courts Reaffirm That No Inherent Fiduciary Duty Exists Between Insurance Companies, Brokers and Clients

Federal and New York State Courts Reaffirm That No Inherent Fiduciary Duty Exists Between Insurance Companies, Brokers and Clients

The insurance industry continues to defend itself against lawsuits alleging the existence of a fiduciary duty between insurance companies, insurance brokers and clients. Lisa Shrewsberry, a partner with the New York law firm of Traub Eglin Lieberman Straus, recently defended two such cases in both federal and New York state courts. Both courts agreed with Shrewsberry's argument that under New York law, insurance companies and their representatives generally do not owe a fiduciary duty to those insure. The relationship between insurer or broker and client is a common commercial relationship, even if the company or its broker maintains a long-standing personal relationship with the client.

Hawthorne, NY (PRWEB) September 13, 2006

TRAUB EGLIN LIEBERMAN STRAUS LLP (TELS) is pleased to announce that in two recent cases argued in New York, TELS attorney Lisa L. Shrewsberry was able to uphold the principle that the relationship between an insurance company or its broker and an insured is that of a common commercial relationship, not rising to the level of a fiduciary.

The first case, filed in U. S. District Court, Southern District of New York, alleged misconduct by TIAA-CREF and its related entities in the sale of a single life annuity to a 70 year-old university professor. The professor, who suffered from severe emphysema, retired with approximately $1.3 million in retirement benefits. After retirement, the professor decided to purchase a single life annuity without a guaranteed payout period or death benefit. Such an annuity provides greater monthly income than similar annuities with those features built-in. Approximately six months after retirement, the professor passed away.

The executrix of the professor's estate subsequently sued TIAA-CREF, alleging that the insurance company should have prevented the professor from purchasing that type of annuity. In light of her deteriorating health, the suit alleged, TIAA-CREF should have recognized that the annuity was not in her best interests. The Plaintiff also alleged that the issuer of the annuity recognized a substantial windfall upon the death of the annuitant (the professor), and that they breached a fiduciary duty by selling the annuity contract to her.

Lisa Shrewsberry of TELS then filed a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim upon which relief might be granted. In the motion, Ms. Shrewsberry argued that, under New York law, insurance companies and their representatives generally do not owe a fiduciary duty to those they insure. While a fiduciary duty can be created, even in certain arms-length transactions, an active attempt by the insurance company to create such a relationship is required.

As part of her motion, Shrewsberry argued that an annuitant purchasing a single life annuity is presumed to know that he might pass away before receiving substantial benefits of the policy. Ms. Shrewsberry also pointed towards Plaintiff's own evidence that the professor, who had a PhD and taught in universities for more than 30 years, was capable of understanding the repercussions of her actions, and that she was not too incapacitated to engage in arms-length contractual negotiations. Judge Deborah A. Batts, who presided over the case in Federal court, agreed. She found that no fiduciary duty existed, and dismissed the complaint in its entirety.

In another case, Ms. Shrewsberry represented an insurance broker who was accused of breaching a fiduciary duty. The Plaintiff filed suit against the broker and his attorneys when the Plaintiff's $700,000 life insurance policy lapsed. The policy was originally purchased in 1989, and was owned by an irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT). In 1999, the ownership of the policy was to be transferred to a second trust. The transfer never took place and, only one year later, the policy lapsed for non-payment of premium. The Plaintiff's poor health prevented him from simply reinstating the policy.

The Plaintiff then filed suit, alleging that the insurance broker, with whom he had a close relationship for 40 years, should have ensured that the change of ownership was effected, and should have prevented the policy from lapsing. Ms. Shrewsberry countered by filing a motion for summary judgment, arguing that there was no fiduciary duty between the broker and the Plaint ff.

Under New York law, an insurance broker has a duty to obtain insurance coverage requested by the client within a reasonable time, or to inform the client of the inability to do so. There is generally no duty to continue to advise the client, as the client is ordinarily in a better position to know his own financial situation and insurance needs. Therefore, the relationship between broker and client is an ordinary commercial relationship, not one involving a fiduciary duty.

Ms. Shrewsberry went on to argue that even though the Plaintiff and broker were longstanding friends, no fiduciary duty existed between the two. Justice Steve Jaeger heard all arguments, and granted Ms. Shrewsberry's motion for summary judgment. Justice Jaeger agreed that, although the insurance broker attempted to facilitate the transfer of ownership of the policy, there was nothing more he should have done. In granting the motion, Justice Jaeger rejected the Plaintiff's claims that the broker should have known when the policy was about to lapse and should have prevented the lapse. Since the ultimate cause of the lapse was the Plaintiff's failure to pay the premiums, the Plaintiff was ultimately responsible.

Both of these cases reflect different ways that the "fiduciary duty" argument is used to assign blame when the purchaser of insurance is actually the responsible party. As both Plaintiffs discovered, New York law clearly spells out that the relationship between an insurer or its representative and the customer does not automatically rise to the level of fiduciary.

The case involving the insurance company was Vera Muller-Paisner v. TIAA-CREF (U. S. District Court, Southern District of New York, Index No. 03 Civ. 6265). The second case was Michael Wolfe v. Tannenbaum, Dubin & Robinson LLP (Supreme Court of the State of New York, Nassau County, Index Number 014600-01).

TELS congratulates Ms. Shrewsberry for these two successes. For more information on Ms. Shrewsberry, a partner with TELS, please visit:

Www. tels. com/profiles/lisashrewsberry/ (http://www. tels. com/profiles/lisashrewsberry/ )

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Thousands Sign Petition for Action on HIV/AIDS and Malaria

Thousands Sign Petition for Action on HIV/AIDS and Malaria

Initiative demands free malaria prevention and treatment for people living with HIV/AIDS.

Dakar, Senegal (PRWEB) December 8, 2008

Following the 20th annual World AIDS Day (http://www. worldaidscampaign. org/), global health activists gathered for the International Conference on AIDS and STDs in Africa (ICASA) announced today that nearly 6,000 people from 163 countries signed a petition demanding insecticide-treated nets for malaria prevention for people living with HIV/AIDS, along with other preventative interventions and effective treatment, as an additional part of their health care. Along with the Roll Back Malaria Partnership (http://www. rbm. who. int/), more than 80 organizations and networks of people living with HIV/AIDS also offered their collective support, including the 33 million-member Global Network of Positive People (GNP+) (http://www. gnpplus. net/) and the International Community of Women Living with HIV/AIDS (ICW) (http://www. icw. org/) regional African networks.

"To those of us in Sub-Saharan Africa, especially people like me who are already HIV positive, know that many people living with HIV in our countries are dying from malaria. It is critical that the funding and planning for people with HIV include provisions for malaria protection--and that is why this petition is so important," said Carol Maimbolwa Nyirenda, Alternate Board Member of the Communities Delegation of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and Board Member of the Communities Delegation of UNITAID. According to the latest research, interactions of HIV/AIDS and malaria infections adversely impact both diseases - malaria makes HIV worse and HIV makes malaria worse

The petition draws much-needed attention to the problem of co-infection with HIV/AIDS and malaria, which are the most prevalent infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa. Supporters are urging Ministers of Health in malaria endemic countries, heads of agencies of bilateral and multilateral initiatives, donors and an array of other entities to honor their commitments and act jointly on the two diseases. Thousands of activists, academics, implementers, physicians, private sector partners, and people living with HIV/AIDS joined the call for action at the XVII International AIDS conference in Mexico City, prompting a continued effort concluding Saturday in Dakar.

"Many of the four million lives lost to malaria and HIV/AIDS every year could be saved by more effective integrated prevention and treatment programs," said Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF and the Roll Back Malaria Partnership. "If we collaborated more and competed less, we could work toward more innovative solutions that tackle multiple diseases. Campaigns like one I recently took part in offer potential solutions."

Chaka Chaka was among the hundreds of volunteers engaged in a pioneering integrated program last month in rural Kenya. Almost 50,000 people - or more than 80% of the targeted population in the selected region - were tested for HIV in only one week. Tools and techniques for protection from malaria, HIV and water-borne diseases were offered as an encouragement to every participant, while helping move communities beyond the stigmas often associated with testing. The Swiss-based company Vestergaard Frandsen (http://www. vestergaard-frandsen. com/), in partnership with the Kenyan government and civil society organizations, designed and sponsored the campaign and offered their early support to the HIV/malaria petition.

"My company supports this petition because it will draw global attention to the needs of people living with HIV and AIDS to be protected from malaria," said Mikkel Vestergaard Frandsen, CEO of Vestergaard Frandsen. "More importantly, integrated efforts help save lives and reduce suffering among some of the most vulnerable people in the world. I'd like to thank everyone who has supported this petition for adding their names to the growing chorus of people demanding that everyone living with HIV/AIDS also be protected from malaria."

Studies estimate that HIV may increase the clinical malaria by 28% and mortality by 114% in certain countries, while also confirming that HIV-infected adults in malaria endemic areas are at increased risk. Although the consequences of co-infection can be severe for anyone, malaria and HIV interactions are particularly dangerous for pregnant women and children.

The complexity of co-infection demands effective management and strengthening of health care delivery systems. Multiple disease approaches are life-saving, efficient and offer an opportunity to ease the burden on community health care workers and strained health infrastructure.

"It is vital that the HIV/AIDS and malaria communities collaborate to ensure protection and treatment for all who are suffering from these two diseases and protect those who are at risk, like young children and pregnant women," said Prof. Awa Marie Coll-Seck, Executive Director of the Roll Back Malaria Partnership (http://www. rbm. who. int/docs/coll-seck-en. htm), during ICASA. "By forming strong partnerships and joining forces on critical health issues, we can make a huge difference in the lives of millions."

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Dr. David Williams Announces Launch of New Online Digestion Clinic

Dr. David Williams Announces Launch of New Online Digestion Clinic

New Online Digestion Clinic provides natural solutions.

Potomac, MD (Vocus) January 30, 2010

Dr. David Williams is proud to announce the launch of his new digestion clinic on drdavidwilliams. com (http://www. drdavidwilliams. com/MainSite/HealthCenter. aspx? HealthCenter=WALT_HC%20Digestive%20Health). The site provides natural solutions that readers can act on immediately to relieve their digestive health problems.

“Nearly every health concern can be traced back to your digestive system,” says Dr. David Williams. “Whether it’s the obvious problems—bloating, heartburn, gas, and irregularity—or more serious immune issues, it all comes down to what’s going on inside your gut. Understanding this basic cause is a crucial. Only then can you begin to apply the proper natural solutions and achieve true healing.”

According to Glory Kneass, Senior Vice President at Healthy Directions, “From bad breath and hiccups to constipation and diarrhea to irritable bowel syndrome and GERD, digestive function has an incredible impact on your health. This site not only provides solutions for all aspects of digestion, but also helps you understand what the condition is, why you developed it, and how you can prevent and treat it naturally.”

The online digestion clinic (http://www. drdavidwilliams. com/MainSite/HealthCenter. aspx? HealthCenter=WALT_HC%20Digestive%20Health) will help readers understand the causes of their condition so they can truly heal themselves, rather than just chase after symptoms. Readers will find actionable solutions for conditions ranging from common digestive problems such as bloating and gas, constipation, and diarrhea to more complex conditions such as IBS and Crohn’s. Plus, you can immediately download a free report on heartburn—one of the more frustrating and common digestive problems.

In addition to discussing common digestive problems, the online digestive clinic also talks about some of the most effective natural solutions for digestive health, including probiotic benefits, digestive enzymes, and detoxification. For no-holds-barred, head-to-tail discussions on digestion, visit Dr. Williams’ new digestion clinic today and discover how great digestion equals great health.

About Dr. David Williams

Dr. David Williams (http://www. drdavidwilliams. com) is a world-renowned medical archaeologist who searches the globe for efficacious natural remedies that address a wide range of health conditions. Through his extensive hands-on travels and research, Dr. Williams is often years ahead of the conventional (and even alternative) medical establishment.

In his monthly newsletter, Alternatives and his Web site, drdavidwilliams. com (http://www. drdavidwilliams. com). Dr. Williams explains why health conditions occur and what causes them, then provides natural solutions he has found and comprehensively tested for health concerns large and small—from heart disease and diabetes to insomnia and hair loss—while also promoting self-reliance and independence among his readers: encouraging them to seek natural alternatives to medical treatments that are invasive, damaging, or just ineffective.

Online visitors may sign up for Dr. David Williams’ free Health Dispatches (http://www. drdavidwilliams. com), which contain information on major health discoveries he’s made, as well as easy-to-use tips for everyday health problems like difficult digestion, dry skin, or stiff joints. You will also receive updates on new research discoveries, new product announcements, and special offers.

About Healthy Directions, LLC

Healthy Directions, LLC, is the recognized leader in providing authoritative health and wellness solutions to consumers. Healthy Directions is a leading vitamin and nutritional supplement company that develops and sells proprietary, branded nutritional supplements based upon the research of the Healthy Directions’ health experts, marketed primarily through direct response. For more information on Healthy Directions please visit http://www. healthydirectionsllc. com (http://www. healthydirectionsllc. com).

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XanGo Distributors Get Recharged at Convention

XanGo Distributors Get Recharged at Convention

Is XanGo the next Google? The iPod of dietary supplements? Rosa Parks in a bottle?

West Mifflin, PA (PRWEB) November 9, 2005

Yes, yes and yes, says company president Aaron Garrity, at least if the common denominator is catalyst for change.

Garrity used the image of the late Civil Rights icon Parks, sitting on a bus in Montgomery, Ala., on Friday to inspire his troops -- 6,000 distributors gathered at the Salt Palace Convention Center for the third annual XanGo convention, the theme of which is Unleash the Power. All are united by a single product: A tasty blend of juice concentrate made from and marketed around the mangosteen fruit of Thailand.

If you've never heard of the Lehi-based company or the supplement it makes, you're not alone. Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson hadn't until he was asked to welcome the crowd at Friday's opening session. "We just drove down to BYU law school and noticed XanGo's incredible presence at Thanksgiving Point," Anderson said. "It is a company that has just skyrocketed in just three years and along with that is a huge distributor network."

XanGo (pronounced Zango) has more than 400,000 independent distributors worldwide and employs more than 500 workers in Utah. The privately held company won't discuss its balance sheet, but Nutrition Business Journal ranked XanGo's U. S. sales No. 5 - ahead of NuSkin and behind veteran direct sales companies Avon, Alticor (formerly Amway), Mary Kay Cosmetics and HerbaLife.

"We're right up there with the big boys," says spokesman Bob Freeze.

That much is reflected in the spectacle of the two-day convention. Inside a convention center wrapped in XanGo orange, distributors are being treated to Bill Gates-style stage shows -- the company has its own theme song - motivational videos, a huge store of XanGo swag, and a raffle for cash prizes, a XanGo Vespa and a 2006 Ford Mustang GT. Today, U. S. Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah -- the author of dietary supplement legislation and a rock star in the health-food world - is expected to speak.

This is Justin Banner's first XanGo convention. Before joining the company, Banner earned an MBA from Purdue University and worked at General Electric. "I'd go to their meetings and people don't clap, people don't get excited. . . . The momentum of this company is incredible."

Adds Anderson: "They really crank the crowd up."

This year, the company is launching an online store and taste-testing some new products - XanGo ice cream, a caffeine-free sports energy drink, a chocolate truffle and hard candies, all made in conjunction with Wild Flavors, the German-based company that works with the makers of Capri-Sun and SoBe.

"These aren't two guys who mixed up some potion in their bathtub," said Freeze of founders Joe and Gordon Morton.

But they are celebrities with the orange-clad crowd.

"People come to convention to get recharged, and we see a huge jump in sales immediately after," Freeze said. "But a lot of people come just to get on stage with the founders."

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SeekOver. com Partners with Date. com

SeekOver. com Partners with Date. com

Miami (PRWEB) October 23, 2005

SeekOver. com (http://www. SeekOver. com (http://www. SeekOver. com)), Livedoor’s English portal today announced its partnership with Date. com (http://www. date. com (http://www. date. com)) one of the leading online dating services with more than two million active members worldwide.

The SeekOver. com dating channel features dating information and tips and highlights current members. There are many reasons to join and have access to millions of profiles and photos. You can search for singles based on location, physical preference and much more.

Date. com is a relationship community committed to helping its members find and maintain the best relationship for them. Seekover. com’s dating channel provides consumers the opportunity to meet millions of other people in a safe, private and fun environment.

“We hope to grow Date. com’s subscription base through our expansive International presence,” said Beth Cann, VP of Marketing “This partnership also allows us to expand our SeekOver. com site to include a very popular dating service for our users so we think it’s a great fit”.

“Our number one commitment is to have a community of quality singles so we focus our efforts around this principle. Partnering with a reputable company like Livedoor will ensure just that. This partnership will further solidify both brands” said Javier Barragan, Senior Online Marketing Manager at Date. com.

About SeekOver. com:

SeekOver. com is Livedoor’s English portal. It features a user-friendly format with content ranging from news headlines, sports columns, entertainment, games, finance, resourceful articles, and special event sections. SeekOver. com is a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan based Livedoor Co. Ltd. [TSE: 4753].

About Date. com:

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Announcing the Birth of Bloggapedia. com!

Announcing the Birth of Bloggapedia. com!

Bloggapedia is more than just a directory. It's also a one-stop shop for all things blog. Bloggapedia offers tools, resources, information, and news - everything you need to create, develop, upgrade, and rocket your blog through the mayhem of the blogosphere. It is the human-edited blog directory and online community with categories from A to Z, and then some.

Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB) May 8, 2006

Bloggapedia. com was born April 10, 2006 at 2:30 p. m. after an intense three week labor.

At approximately 20,000+ lines of code, and a healthy 300+ registered users Bloggapedia came into the world with gusto and promises to grow into everything its proud parent LJNDawson. com dreams of for the future.

Bloggapedia boasts all requisite appendages including: an extensive blog directory, bloggers forum, news resource, blog toolbox, and of course, its very own blog.

About Bloggapedia. com:

Bloggapedia is a human-edited directory of blogs. Bloggapedia's directory is easy to use, and if you don't want to browse, we have a keyword search box.

But Bloggapedia is more than just a directory. It's also a one-stop shop for all things blog. Bloggapedia offers tools, resources, information, and news - everything you need to create, develop, upgrade, and rocket your blog through the mayhem of the blogosphere.

Bloggapedia. com is parented by:

Laura Dawson has developed databases and taxonomies for Muze, Barnes & Noble, and Newstex. She currently runs LJNDawson. com, a digital content consulting company. In her free time, she categorizes things. Her house is very neat.

Rachel Rushefsky has worked for Barnes & Noble for nearly a decade, specializing in data management: analyzing data, correcting data, soliciting data, and working with publishers so that they can send better data in a more timely manner. She lives in New York City, and when her home computer isn't used for adventure games, it's used to categorize blogs. With midwifery, surrogacy, and ongoing support provided by thesuperheavy. com and Hamidof. com.

About LJNDawson. com:

Laura Dawson is an 18-year veteran of the book industry. She has directed database and content development at Muze, Inc. and Barnes & Noble. com. She was a founding member of the ONIX Committee and continues to serve on the BISAC Metadata Committee which further develops the ONIX standards. In 2001, Ms. Dawson moved to Sirsi Corporation, where she developed content for library interfaces. She has given numerous presentations on patron usage, industry standards, and content development for libraries. In 2004, she became an independent consultant to the book and e-commerce industries. ( http://www. ljndawson. com (http://www. ljndawson. com))

For more information, or to submit questions or comments please contact Tess Strand Alipour, assistant to Laura Dawson, via the company Web site, or at the email address provided.

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Best Selling Author and Fitness Expert Teresa Tapp Shares Shape Up Pep Talk for 2009

Best Selling Author and Fitness Expert Teresa Tapp Shares Shape Up Pep Talk for 2009

Two weeks into the new year, best selling author and muscle activation/fitness expert Teresa Tapp has announced her "Shape Up Success Pep Talk" for 2009 to help everyone stay the course with their New Year's Resolutions. Tapp is the author of Fit and Fabulous in 15 Minutes, which ranked #1 on Amazon's Mover's and Shakers List in 2008. An internationally renowned muscle activation specialist, Tapp developed T-Tapp, a revolutionary rehabilitative fitness program that has helped countless women to experience fast and lasting results, with some losing over 100 lbs. each.

Tampa Bay, Florida (PRWEB) January 9, 2009

Now that the New Year has begun, best selling author and muscle activation/fitness expert Teresa Tapp has announced her Shape Up Success Pep Talk for 2009. Tapp is the author of Fit and Fabulous in 15 Minutes, which ranked number one on Amazon's Mover's and Shakers List in 2008. An internationally renowned muscle activation specialist, Tapp developed T-Tapp, a revolutionary rehabilitative fitness program that has helped countless women to experience fast and lasting results, with some losing over 100 pounds. each. New York Times best selling author Nicholas Perricone, M. D. included 15 pages on T-Tapp in his book "Dr. Perricone's 7 Secrets to Beauty, Health, and Longevity," and he has highly recommended the T-Tapp system as the ideal anti-aging workout. Tapp has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, FOX, and UPN affiliates across the country and has been quoted in numerous publications including Woman's Day, Woman's World, Fit and Parade. For more information visit http://www. t-tapp. com

Teresa Tapp's Shape Up Success Pep Talk

Prepare for Success
January 1st is the biggest day of the year for gym membership sign ups and marketing. Suddenly everyone seems to be pumping iron, working out, and eating rice cakes. In truth, by jumping on the January gym bandwagon, people can set themselves up for failure. Tapp notes, "Drastically rearranging your life around a workout schedule may seem like a good goal, but in reality, very few people can make such a radical change and sustain it. Instead, strive to dedicate just 15 minutes day (http://www. youtube. com/results? search_query=teresa+tapp&search_type=&aq=f) to fitness and turn everyday activities into exercises."

Cheat Wisely.
Everybody cheats. The trick is to be smart about it. Tapp says, "Diets of denial don't work, so use some reverse psychology and don't be fixated on what you can't have. If you give yourself a break from guilt, then you won't feel the need to eat the entire bag of chips or box of cookies." Tapp also advocates being good for two days and cheating on the third, along with a healthy session of cardio exercise to offset calorie consumption and ramp up the metabolism.

Throw away the scale.
It's not about a number, it's about how you feel. According to Tapp, "You might be a lot heavier with strong, lean muscles, but you'll find that you drop clothing sizes easily. Focus on being fit and healthy for your body type, not trying to attain some unrealistic number on a scale."

New Years Resolutions don't have expiration dates.
"Everybody falls off the wagon, even me," Tapp states. "That's okay. Every day is the first day of the rest of your life (http://www. t-tapp. com/success). Wake up and move on."

Find a support system.
"Don't be shy - enlist friends and family members to help you maintain and sustain your fitness resolutions," Tapp advises. "You might be surprised at how much your positive attitude will inspire people to make healthy changes in their lives as well."

Fitness begins with your feet.
"Most people don't realize that your big toe is connected to your tummy," Tapp reveals. "When you put mind-to-muscle focus on your big toe, you actually engage your stomach area muscles. Try lifting your knees and pointing your toes. You should feel it in your tummy." For trimming and toning while standing or sitting, Tapp recommends pressing the ball joint of your big toe into the ground and lifting your big toe as hard as you can. The higher the arch of your foot lifts, the more you're activating your abs. Follow with a few quick pointed-toe lifts. Tapp adds that if you're walking, point and flex with each step, putting your weight on your outer three toes while keeping your feet straight, and activate those muscles to circulate lymph, remove cellular waste, and reduce inflammation.

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Women to Women Advocates Changing Conventional Medicine's Approach to Managing Menopause Symptoms in Light of New Study

Women to Women Advocates Changing Conventional Medicine's Approach to Managing Menopause Symptoms in Light of New Study

The recent worrisome news that synthetic hormone replacement therapy causes more aggressive forms of breast cancer has led more women - and their doctors - to question the conventional standard of care for menopause symptoms.

Yarmouth, Maine (PRWEB) November 11, 2010

The recent worrisome news that synthetic hormone replacement therapy causes more aggressive forms of breast cancer has led more women - and their doctors - to question the conventional standard of care for menopause symptoms.

"A revision in the standard of care is long overdue," says Marcelle Pick, OB-GYN NP, co-founder of the renowned Women to Women healthcare clinic. "We've had an endless stream of negative studies on HRT since the original WHI study in 2002 showed it raised the risk of cancer, heart disease, and stroke. This latest study is simply the worst."

Unfortunately, the genuinely newsworthy aspect of this study has been lost in the sensationalistic tone of the media which is spreading certain incorrect information. The way the information was reported made it sound like taking hormones of any kind, in any way, increases the risk of breast cancer. This is not true. The women in the study were taking synthetic hormone drugs, which do not have the same qualities as hormones found naturally in the human body.

"The good news is that even long-term defenders of synthetic HRT are now questioning its continued use," commented Dixie Mills, MD, a nationally recognized breast cancer expert. "The number of women using synthetic HRT fell sharply after the WHI study came out, but the pharmaceutical industry has kept promoting HRT as the only alternative, and many doctors have continued to recommend it."

"Our view has always been that synthetic HRT should be the last resort, used by just the tiny percentage of women who don't respond to less risky approaches, and then only for the shortest possible period of time," added Pick.

Mills remarked, "The new standard of care should recommend improved nutrition, phytotherapy, lifestyle, and exercise as first-line therapy to manage menopause symptoms. If that doesn't yield enough improvement, the doctor and patient can try bioidentical hormones. While there aren't enough data to make final judgments about the long-term safety of bioidentical hormones, their efficacy is clear, there is no evidence of unusual risk, and there is a biologically plausible argument that they could be safe when used under a doctor's care with continual monitoring of hormone levels, as should be done with any form of HRT."

"Synthetic HRT should be the last resort," concluded Pick, "as it has been in our practice for most of the last 25 years. On our website we give away for free the information women need to follow the natural approach to balancing hormones first - this has helped millions of women. For those who don't want to undertake so much reading and self-help, we offer a web-based, at-home program. And of course we welcome patients at our clinic who want to wean off synthetic HRT and perhaps try bioidentical hormones instead."

About Women to Women

Women to Women is America's leading medical practice devoted to health care for women, by women. Founded over 25 years ago, the clinic has pioneered a natural approach that combines the best of alternative and conventional medicine. Through its practice, website, and publications, Women to Women supports over a million women a year in their efforts to create health and well-being in their lives.

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WorldÂ’s First Hot Pepper Nasal Spray Moves into Canadian Retail

WorldÂ’s First Hot Pepper Nasal Spray Moves into Canadian Retail

Sinus Buster hot pepper nasal spray has become perhaps the “hottest” natural health product ever. Known as the world’s first hot pepper nasal spray, Sinus Buster has grabbed worldwide attention from medical researchers, doctors and thousands of patients suffering from chronic sinus, headache and allergy conditions. Growing demand north of the American border has prompted SiCap Industries (makers of Sinus Buster) to initiate a retail rollout to stores throughout Canada.

Albany, NY (PRWEB) May 4, 2005

Sinus Buster hot pepper nasal spray has become perhaps the “Hottest” natural health product ever -- in more ways than one. Known as the world’s first hot pepper nasal spray, Sinus Buster has grabbed worldwide attention from medical researchers, doctors and thousands of patients suffering from chronic sinus, headache and allergy conditions. Growing demand north of the American border has prompted SiCap Industries (makers of Sinus Buster) to initiate a retail rollout to stores throughout Canada.

“It’s about time we did it. We’re in hundreds of small stores. Most of them in America and some overseas, but nothing in Canada until now. We have so many internet customers from Canada that beg us to get Sinus Buster in stores up there. Canadians complain how the mail system and customs can be pretty slow getting it there and sometimes it just doesn’t make it at all. It'll be so much more convenient for these customers to get their Sinus Buster in local Canadian stores,” says Wayne Perry, president of SiCap Industries.

SiCap had a tough time choosing a distributor for Canada because things above the American border are quite different when it comes to selling natural health products. The Canadian government has far stricter rules for dietary supplements than those of the United States. According to SiCapÂ’s management team, they were holding out for a distributor that not only understood the rules, but also believed in the product.

SiCap Industries recently signed a distribution deal with S&D Enterprises of Alberta. This deal entitles S&D to exclusive distribution rights throughout Canada. That includes retailers (large and small) in every province. S&D will also be launching a website catering to CanadaÂ’s online shoppers at (www. sinusbuster. ca) in the coming months.

“We’ve been approached by a bunch of distributors in Canada, but S&D had the right stuff. I mean they really got the concept of Sinus Buster. They’ve used it and they believe in it, and they understand Canadian law as it relates to natural health supplements. This is a very tough product to promote if you haven’t tried it because everything you read about it seems like pure hype, but it really does work for almost everyone. This stuff puts mainstream headache medicines and sinus sprays to shame. And believe me Sinus Buster lives up to and beyond its' reputation,” adds Perry.

In America, Sinus Buster has become an underground star of the headache and sinus world. Not only does it have a solid reputation for relieving the worst chronic sinus and headache symptoms, but it's also known for promoting healthy sinuses as a dietary supplement. Sinus Buster has received top notch reviews in the Wall Street Journal, ReaderÂ’s Digest UK, Prevention Magazine and numerous NBC, ABC and FOX television news affiliates.

In Canada, Sinus Buster will be marketed with a little less zeal than in the United States, but nonetheless the message will be the same. Sinus Buster has shown itself to be highly effective for relieving a multitude of sinus and headache symptoms for thousands of users. In addition, there are a handful of clinical studies showing Capsaicin, (the active ingredient in hot peppers & Sinus Buster) to be a potential remedy for chronic headaches and a wide variety of conditions involving sick sinuses.

Thus far, Sinus Buster has shown that it may be effective on both bacterial and allergic sinus conditions for a large number of sufferers. Of course this is based largely on anecdotal evidence presented by verifiable patients and physicians, but the testimonials are nonetheless compelling. Sinus Buster has also built a substantial following by the medical research community. There are presently two European clinical trials underway, and two other American trials planned for the coming fall.

The European trials are looking at chronic sinus conditions in one group and (believe it or not), the potential weight loss benefits of intranasal capsaicin in another group. Dozens of positive studies have been done with synthesized Capsaicin, but nothing has appeared to have such notable success rates as the Sinus Buster formula. Therefore researchers are looking specifically at the Sinus Buster formula as opposed to general capsaicin applications based on preliminary studies showing this formula to be more effective than anything synthesized in a lab.

"You have to understand that it’s not just the capsaicin that’s helping these people. It’s the way we’ve combined it with other herbals and the fact that we use natural extracts. This formula is a trade secret that cannot be exactly duplicated, and researchers are beginning to believe our company stumbled onto something that’s medically spectacular. Lets face it, Sinus Buster has been around for more than a year now and we've had tens of thousands of users who consider it almost miraculous,” says Perry.

When the American study launches in a few months, Perry says researchers will concentrate on two groups – one with Allergic Rhinitis and the other with Nasal Polyps. Although the reputation of Sinus Buster is a solid one, these clinical trials are an important step for mainstreaming this emerging medical breakthrough.

“We have hundreds of physicians recommending Buster to their patients. We know it doesn’t work miracles for everyone, but really nothing does. Not even surgery, but I’ll tell you this….Sinus Buster shows more potential than anything else on the market. This formula will stop a migraine or any headache for that matter within minutes for at least 90% of users. And when it comes to sinus infections and allergies, nothing comes close to Sinus Buster. This is a truly all natural product that can do what mainstream cough and cold products can’t. And once the clinical trials are complete, science will back up what our thousands of anecdotal reports already show,” Perry brags.

According to spokespeople for S&D Enterprises and SiCap Industries, Canadian retail interest in Sinus Buster has been brisk from the start with the first shipments being pre-sold to a number of stores. The launch has already begun in Alberta, and if all goes well Sinus Buster will be springing up on the shelves of retailers throughout Canada. Look for Sinus Buster to start hitting Canadian health food shops, supermarkets and pharmacies by the end of May.

To find out more about Sinus Buster hot pepper nasal spray in Canada, call 1-866-705-0680. The Canadian Sinus Buster website is also up and running (www. sinusbuster. ca) although it wonÂ’t be complete for several weeks.

All "Canadian Medical & Media” inquiries should be directed to S&D Enterprises of Alberta at the contact information in the body of this release.

In addition, all "Non-Canadian Medical & Media" inquires should be directed to SiCap Industries in the United States via the contact information that accompanies this release.

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Princeton Marriott Hotel & Conference Center at Forrestal Increases Bandwidth and Hi-Tech Amenities

Princeton Marriott Hotel & Conference Center at Forrestal Increases Bandwidth and Hi-Tech Amenities

The Princeton Marriott Hotel & Conference Center at Forrestal in New Jersey increases bandwidth with six, new T1 lines, the highest bandwidth at any Tri-State hotel.

Princeton, NJ (PRWEB) July 10, 2008

In today's fast-paced environment, no one has time to wait to download email or access the Internet - particularly when it comes to meeting planners coordinating onsite events.

In response to this requirement, The Princeton Marriott Hotel & Conference Center at Forrestal has just installed six T1 lines to the conference center's meeting space in Princeton, NJ, boosting the facility's bandwidth speed up to 12 Mb/s up and down, announced today by John Yake, Director of Sales & Marketing.

The hi-tech Marriott hotel in Princeton, New Jersey now has the highest dedicated bandwidth of any hotel meeting facility in the Tri-State region.

The Need for Speed
The new six T1 lines can be used throughout the conference center hotel for wireless applications or dedicated hard line service for web-based applications in need of extra bandwidth.
Whether groups need VPN connection, specific IP Pooling, networking, or just accessing the Internet, the Marriott hotel's onsite Event Technology staff assures that meeting planners' need for speed is entirely satisfied.

The Princeton New Jersey Meeting Center
The Princeton Marriott Hotel and Conference Center at Forrestal is certified by the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC). IACC certified conference centers have to meet stringent criteria (including dedicated conference space, availability of meeting packages, ergonomic design of the conference facilities, availability of professional staff, food and beverage requirements, guest room and technology requirements, etc.) separating this conference center hotel in Princeton, NJ from other meeting facilities.

Since the hi-tech hotel in Princeton, NJ was initially designed and constructed to be a conference center, the overall layout and flow is very conducive to group learning and accomplishment. With all meeting space situated on one floor in a separate wing connected to the hotel, there are an abundance of breakout rooms clustered near larger conference rooms which allow for a wide variety of meeting types. No matter what the group size, privacy is attainable. There are solid walls with tackable wall surfaces and separate entrances to the meeting rooms as well as access to outdoor common areas, refreshment kiosks where attendees can grab a coffee, juice, or quick snack any time throughout the meeting day, providing a flexible, hi-tech conference center attendees desire.

Overall, the meeting center near Princeton University features a total of 32 meeting rooms with 35,000 square feet of meeting space. The largest room is the Alexander Room at 5,000 square feet with a maximum seating capacity of 400.

Conference dining, the Spa, and other recreational facilities are in a separate portion of the building so meetings are distraction free.

What sets the Princeton Marriott Hotel and Conference Center at Forrestal apart with regard to meetings is its ability to provide a comfortable and relaxing environment for maximum productivity, with personalized meeting services and sophisticated metro technology.

About The Princeton Marriott
Set on 25 wooded acres, the Princeton Marriott Hotel & Conference Center at Forrestal is the perfect location for premier meetings, gracious events, and long weekends featuring 300 guest rooms including 11 suites, two restaurants, over 35,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space, an indoor pool, health club, all-season tennis, jogging and biking trails, and a full-service spa. For more information about the Princeton Marriott visit: www. princetonmarriott. com.

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PC Health Advisor Launched to Boost PC Performance and Security

PC Health Advisor Launched to Boost PC Performance and Security

ParetoLogic's PC Health Advisor software provides home users with an all-in-one solution for computer optimization, security, and maintenance. After a healthy development period, average PC users finally have access to this multi-function program.

Victoria. B. C. (PRWEB) May 19, 2010

At an official ribbon cutting ceremony at ParetoLogic's head office, company executives unveiled PC Health Advisor to the public. The new software packs a huge number of features and tools to optimize, secure, and maintain Windows PCs. With ParetoLogic's successful track record, indications are that PC Health Advisor (http://www. paretologic. com/products/pchealthadvisor/index. aspx) will help millions of customers and their computers.

"We are absolutely ecstatic about PC Health Advisor and the ways it can help people," said Elton Pereira, ParetoLogic's President, CEO and Co-Founder, at the program launch celebration. "This is the software that our users have been asking for."

PC Health Advisor raises the bar for system utility and optimization software (http://www. pchealthadvisor. com/). Included in the digital multi-tool are a registry cleaner, privacy scanner, and malware process detector. The registry cleaner detects and removes problems in the Windows registry to improve performance, speed and system stability. The privacy scanner locates personal information and then permanently erases it. Computers continually record a user's actions, the files accessed, and websites visited. PC Health Advisor removes this privacy and security risk. The malware process detector, as the name implies, searches for active malware on the system. This ensures that malware does not annoy users with pop-ups, or endanger them with keyloggers or Trojans.

"We've integrated truly essential functions," said Ted Deng, Senior Project Manager at ParetoLogic, "not only are vital optimization features included but we've also added completely new tools and controls."

These tools include direct access to Windows customization options, a process manager, duplicate file finder, Startup Manager, and BHO Manager. The software pairs ParetoLogic's user-friendly interface with an array of technologies that have traditionally been the exclusive domain of highly trained technicians. All told, the toolkit gives Windows users unrestricted control over their computers, and instant power to clean, tweak, and fine-tune them.

"The software is so powerful, but the interface so easy-to-use," said Pereira with a smile, "PC Health Advisor might end up giving some users a reputation as a computer whiz."

About ParetoLogic (http://www. paretologic. com/index. aspx), Inc.

In 2004 four brothers recognized that modern computer users need not rely on computer repair technicians to maintain their own PC's. Knowing that sophisticated technology married with a truly user-friendly interface would empower people to secure and optimize their own computers, the brothers researched the marketplace to define and develop the software products that would most benefit today's computer user.

ParetoLogic now employs 125 professionals to help them research, develop, and market software applications that will enable people to secure and enhance their computing experience. Available in 208 countries around the world, ParetoLogic has established partnerships on a global scale to ensure that its products are available to all computer users, regardless of location, language, or computing experience.

Attention to the needs of the consumer coupled with a commitment to delivering exceptional software applications and resource-rich websites guarantee that our products will exceed your expectations.

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