QuietBeauty Mobile Spa™ Business Opportunity. Announcing The Nationwide Expansion of Independent Spa Consultant Network

QuietBeauty Mobile Spa™ Business Opportunity. Announcing The Nationwide Expansion of Independent Spa Consultant Network

A new sparkling opportunity awaits you. Upscale mobile spa services are in high demand! Start the new year by investing into your future as an Independent Spa Owner.

Victorville, CA (PRWEB) January 4, 2005

QuietBeauty Mobile Spa™ is a mobile spa service company that employs licensed independent contractors of aestheticians, massage therapists, and cosmetologists of diverse backgrounds.

Qualified service agents travel to the clients home, office, hotel, store front, or special event location to provide spa treatments, spa party services as well as home spa consultations, and couples massage lessons to satisfy the therapeutic needs of spa lovers throughout the nation.

QuietBeauty Mobile Spa™ is offering assistance to help support those who are interested in owning a Mobile Spa but need some direction on how to get started in this business. To meet increasing demand they have developed a truly unique business opportunity. QuietBeauty Mobile Spa™ is the first and only full service mobile spa company to offer such an outstanding business opportunity complete with a retail line of natural skin care products.

Undoubtedly, more convenient spa services are being sought after, now more than ever before as the spa industry continues to grow at a rapid pace. People are entering the spa profession in record numbers, and demand is high for spa services performed by industry professionals. Mobile spas are the future of the spa industry and with so many people constantly on-the-go, time is always a factor.

"Now we deliver the spa to your door and even your store front, QuietBeauty Mobile Spa™ simplifies your transition to a healthier lifestyle with our alternative health care options" says La Brena Rent, Founder of QuietBeauty Mobile Spa™.

QuietBeauty Mobile Spa™ is a network comprised of spa professionals who are among the best in the world with the support of their Master Skills Training Program and affiliates of Hired Hands International University with world famous Master Massage Therapist Wyman Hall-Walker who co-developed Hot Stone Massage, LA Stone Massage and is the inventor of the Hot Rock Chair Massage.

QuietBeauty Mobile Spa™ is number one in their class when it comes to offering clients service variety.

QuietBeauty Mobile Spa™ is currently expanding their service locations nationwide:

Aggressively seeking Independent Spa Consultants to cover all local areas.

NO Experience Needed

NO Territories

NO Equipment to Purchase

NO Boss

NO Employees

NO Telemarketing

NO Inventory

NO Door-to-Door Sales

Operating a QuietBeauty Mobile Spa™ business is easy, according to QuietBeauty company officials!

QuietBeauty Mobile Spa™ offers an affordable professional mobile spa business package. They have developed a solid program where you receive step by step business guidance and you have the support of a major company to back you!

QuietBeauty Mobile Spa™ will help you set up your virtual home office so you can enjoy life on your terms and the benefits of owning a home business. You choose your own prices and you own 100% of your business.

QuietBeauty Mobile Spa™ Specializes In: ON-SITE

Spa Parties on Location Home Spa Consultation Corporate Chair Massage Therapeutic Spa Massage Couples Massage Lessons Corporate Gift Services Gift Basket Services

You may choose to offer one or more services in your QuietBeauty Mobile Spa™ business or specialize in a particular area of service depending on the demand in your local area, and according to how your state regulates mobile spa services.

Your opportunity has arrived. Make a difference in your community. Be the first in your local area to offer these delightful services. To review more specific details about this opportunity, log onto the companies website, and submit an online application to qualify for consideration.

QuietBeauty Mobile Spa™, Nationwide Network

Independent Spa Consultants

La Brena Rent, Founder

Post Office Box 93

Victorville, CA 92393 USA Headquarters

Http://www. QuietBeautyMobileSpa. Com (http://www. QuietBeautyMobileSpa. Com)
(888)247-4311

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GNC LAUNCHES HEALTH LOGICS’ DERMA BEAUTY HA™ ORAL AND TOPICAL HYALURONIC ACID IN TOP SELLING STORES NATIONWIDE

GNC LAUNCHES HEALTH LOGICS’ DERMA BEAUTY HA™ ORAL AND TOPICAL HYALURONIC ACID IN TOP SELLING STORES NATIONWIDE.

The two companies have reached an agreement to distribute Derma Beauty HA™, a skin rejuvenating system that addresses aging from within. A breakthrough in skin care technology, the two product system contains an oral dietary supplement and a topical skin serum that focuses on the super molecule hyaluronic acid.

(PRWEB) July 28, 2003

CARSON CITY, NV (PRWEB) Monday, July 28, 2003– Health Logics Laboratories, Inc., an innovator of science based health and beauty products in the United States, has teamed up with General Nutrition Centers (GNC) to launch Derma Beauty HA™, a two part skin rejuvenating system in over 1,500 top selling stores nationwide. This revolutionary new skin system is scheduled to hit the shelves this September and is expected to be a strong contender in GNC’s Beauty Section. “We became intrigued with Derma Beauty HA and its revolutionary approach to addressing skin health from both the internal and external perspectives,” said Caryn Pollock, Brand Manager for GNC. “Market research shows strong demand for skin supplements and we believe Derma Beauty HA, with its patented Hyaluronic Acid and Collagen combination, will show to be a unique fit for our customers.”

“We are ecstatic to have the opportunity to pursue a business relationship with GNC. The pairing of our company’s dynamic advertising campaign in popular consumer and trade publications with the abundant retail presence established by GNC in distribution ensures great coverage for our product,” says Steve Soofi, the company’s spokesperson.

The unique two part system of Derma Beauty HAÂ’s dietary supplement and topical serum brings together clinically researched and patented Hyaluronic Acid and Collagen in an exclusive blend of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and herbs, formulated to address aging where it begins.

“Collagen and Hyaluronic Acid (HA) are the most crucial substances for maintaining the skin’s youthfulness and elasticity. Collagen reinforces the skin’s structure, while HA retains the skin’s moisture and suppleness. As we age, collagen and HA levels decline and our skin loses its ability to maintain its structure, causing fine lines and wrinkles,” says Soofi. “It is now possible to replenish these vital elements by using the Derma Beauty HA system.”

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Health Logics Laboratories, Inc. based in Carson City, NV was founded in 1997. From the start, Health Logics has been committed to providing superior formulated health and beauty products that aim to solve today’s common concerns. For more information on Derma Beauty HA™, please contact Health Logics at (888) 402-1600.

General Nutrition Companies, Inc. (GNC), based in Pittsburgh, PA, is the largest nationwide specialty retailer of vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements, sports nutrition as well as personal care and related products. GNC operates more than 5,300 retail outlets throughout the United States, including 1,360 domestic franchise locations, and 33 foreign markets including Canada and Mexico. GNC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Numico N. V., a worldwide market leader in specialized nutrition that includes infant and clinical nutrition and nutritional supplements. Headquartered in Zoetermeer, the Netherlands, Royal Numico operates in over 100 countries and has research facilities in the Netherlands, Germany, the UK, China, Australia and in the US. Additional information can be found on www. numico. com and www. gnc. com.

Singer-Songwriter, and Actress Mandy Moore Distributes Life-Saving Nets in the Central African Republic

Singer-Songwriter, and Actress Mandy Moore Distributes Life-Saving Nets in the Central African Republic

Moore joins the United Nations Foundation’s Nothing But Nets campaign and PSI to distribute nets to every family across the country

Bangui, Central African Republic (Vocus) October 1, 2010

Singer-songwriter, and actress Mandy Moore helped distribute thousands of long-lasting, insecticide-treated mosquito nets today to families in the Central African Republic (CAR), a country with one of the highest childhood death rates in the world and where malaria is a primary cause of illness and death. Moore, an Ambassador for PSI (Population Services International), traveled to Africa as part of a trip led by the UN Foundation’s Nothing But Nets™ campaign and PSI. The distribution of the life-saving, anti-malaria nets was made possible by Nothing But Nets supporters, and UNICEF, who together answered the UN’s urgent call to send a net to every family in CAR.

“It was an honor to join this trip to help distribute long-lasting, insecticide-treated nets to help prevent malaria which continues to kill nearly one million people every year,” said Mandy Moore. “This week I’ve met mothers who have lost children to malaria and worry daily about losing others. It is life-changing to be able to give them nets to protect their babies from malaria-carrying mosquitoes while they sleep.”

While in CAR, Moore met with families to learn about the devastating effects of malaria and the impact of mosquito nets. She helped the Ministry of Health and UN partners hang the nets and educate families about their proper use. Moore also participated in a local press event to raise awareness about the importance of using life-saving nets.

Moore has been active in the fight against malaria since she first saw its impact in South Sudan last year, on a trip to distribute nets with PSI—an experience that inspired her to raise awareness to end malaria deaths. “We’re on our way to reaching our goal of delivering a net to every family in CAR by the end of the year. Over the next week the partnership will deliver over 400,000 nets, nearly half the amount it will take to fill the gap. It takes just $10 to help—I hope more people will join us to make sure these families can sleep safely under an anti-malaria net. Together, we can cover the country.”

Nothing But Nets, a global, grassroots campaign to end malaria in Africa, has helped distribute more than 3.5 million long-lasting, insecticide-treated bed nets in 25 countries across Africa. With the help of Moore and PSI, covering the Central African Republic with mosquito nets will be a key step toward the global goal of ending malaria deaths by 2015.

“Malaria is preventable and we are making progress toward bringing an end to malaria deaths in the next five years,” said Adrianna Logalbo, Director of Nothing But Nets. “We thank Mandy Moore for joining us in the movement to end malaria and helping to raise awareness about the urgency of preventing this deadly disease.”

To learn more and to see photos from the trip, please visit http://www. NothingButNets. net. For hi-res photos, please contact Negin Janati at njanati(at)unfoundation(dot)org.  

BACKGROUND
Malaria is endemic throughout the Central African Republic year-round and is the leading killer of children under the age of five. Nothing But Nets, in partnership with Mandy Moore, the Ministry of Health, PSI, the UN, and the Mentor Initiative, plans to deliver 837,000 long-lasting, insecticide-treated bed nets to ensure each family in the country is protected from malaria.

Every 45 seconds, a child dies from malaria -- which is easily prevented through the use of an insecticide-treated net. The nets create a protective barrier against mosquitoes at night, when the vast majority of malaria transmissions occur, and are the most cost-effective method of preventing the spread of the disease. One long-lasting, insecticide-treated net can protect a family of four, and lasts up to three years. A net costs just $10 to purchase, deliver, and to educate the recipient on its proper use.

To date, Nothing But Nets has raised more than $32 million to distribute over 3.5 million nets to families throughout Africa. For more information, please visit http://www. NothingButNets. net.

About Nothing But Nets
Nothing But Nets is a global, grassroots campaign to save lives by preventing malaria, a leading killer of children in Africa. Inspired by sports columnist Rick Reilly, hundreds of thousands of people have joined the campaign that was created by the United Nations Foundation in 2006. Founding campaign partners include the National Basketball Association’s NBA Cares, The people of The United Methodist Church, and Sports Illustrated. It only costs $10 to provide an insecticide-treated bed net that can prevent this deadly disease. Visit http://www. NothingButNets. net to send a net and save a life.

About PSI
PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives. http://www. psi. org.

About the UN Foundation
The United Nations Foundation, a public charity was created in 1998 with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner’s historic $1 billion gift to support UN causes and activities. We build and implement public/private partnerships to address the world’s most pressing problems, and work to broaden support for the UN through advocacy and public outreach. Through our campaigns and partnerships, we connect people, ideas, and resources to help the UN solve global problems. The campaigns we conduct reduce child mortality, empower women and girls, create a new energy future, secure peace and human rights, and promote technology innovation to improve health outcomes. These solutions are helping the UN advance the eight global targets known as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). For more information, visit http://www. unfoundation. org.

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2010 NAMI Convention to Address Youth Mental Health; Pediatricians Call for Routine Screening

2010 NAMI Convention to Address Youth Mental Health; Pediatricians Call for Routine Screening

Convention will offer many symposia and presentations

Arlington, VA (PRWEB) June 23, 2010

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI (http://www. nami. org/)) will address concerns for child and adolescent mental health at the 2010 NAMI National Convention in Washington, D. C, July 1-3.

The 2010 NAMI Convention (http://www. nami. org/convention) also will honor journalist Judith Warner with an award for the book, We’ve Got Issues: Children and Parents in the Age of Medication, which explores difficult decisions parents face in finding help for children who “suffer enormously” from mental illness.

Only one in five children who has a diagnosable mental illness receives treatment, yet children who receive earlier treatment interventions have better outcomes.

On June 1, an American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) mental health task force called for pediatricians to perform mental health screenings for children at each doctor visit. The AAP also underscored a need for more child psychiatrists and mental health professionals in communities—to overcome critical shortages.

NAMI maintains a Child & Adolescent Action Center that focuses on child and adolescent mental health..

The 2010 NAMI Convention full schedule (http://www. nami. org/Template. cfm? Section=Functions) offers many symposia and presentations, including:

Friday, July 2
Financing and Expanding Children’s Mental Health Services (10:45 a. m.)

Despite state budget crises, state governments and local communities can invest in a full array of mental health services, including home and community-based services for children.

Crisis Intervention in Schools (3:45 pm.)

Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) can help schools, mental health providers, police and the juvenile justice system provide safer, more effective help to youth experiencing psychiatric crises.

Understanding and Treating Kids’ Behavior Challenges (7:30 p. m.)

Ross Greene, Ph. D., author of The Explosive Child, will discuss “why challenging kids are challenging,” child behavior as development delays and how caregivers improve relations and communications through collaborative problem-solving.

Saturday, July 3

StrengthofUs: A Social Networking Community for Young Adults (8:45 a. m.)

Learn about StrengthofUs. org, NAMI’s new online resource center and social networking website for young adults working to overcome mental health issues.

“Ask the Doctor Session” on Children and Adolescents (3:15 pm.) with Michael Houston, M. D.

About NAMI
NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. NAMI has over 1100 state and local affiliates that engage in research, education, support and advocacy.
Www. nami. org
Twitter. com/namicommunicate
Facebook. com/officialNAMI

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Froogaloo, a New Online Community Created by Four Friends, Focused on Helping Consumers Save Money

Froogaloo, a New Online Community Created by Four Friends, Focused on Helping Consumers Save Money

Froogaloo is a new online community that provides you with the information, resources and opportunities for a fit wallet so you can live your lifestyle! Join, contribute, collaborate and find your strategy for saving money.

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) April 5, 2010

Froogaloo. com is a new online community, created by four friends, Tara, Sam, Rachel and Michael, who are bringing their vision of saving money to the world. The site is targeted specifically at helping busy professionals, families and people between the ages of 23-40, who are saving for various stages in their lives.

According to a recent national survey, more than 96% Americans agreed that early monetary savings would help one achieve a fruitful and stable life. Saving is a way of insulating oneself from the many symptoms of health and natural adversity. There are various resources on the internet that try to provide advice for achieving this objective. However, these sites only cater to specific individuals, such as stay-at-home moms. Therefore, resources are lacking for busy professionals and families, various personalities and people who learn in different ways. Froogaloo. com fills these voids.

Froogaloo. com features blogs from our experts, a forum for visitors to ask questions and participate, podcasts and more. As the site grows, additional resources, such as podcasts, webinars, seminars, e-books and more will be developed.

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Former IRS Trainer offers 5 tips small businesses should implement today to save thousands on their 2010 taxes

Former IRS Trainer offers 5 tips small businesses should implement today to save thousands on their 2010 taxes.

Pocketbook Professor, featuring Tax Expert Sandy Botkin, offers business owners tax saving advice and tips that most business owners neglect, and as a result they collectively overpay their taxes by billions of dollars year after year.

Salt Lake City, UT (Vocus) June 22, 2010

When it comes to taxes, most small business owners either hire an accountant or try to do it themselves. In either case, they rarely get the refund they could have and deserve, if they understood a few simple tax laws and deductions.

For most entrepreneurs every penny counts. Most businesses can’t hire an internal accountant to help structure and document business expenses. Pocketbook Professor helps these businesses by offering tax advice and other business training tools.

We have selected only 5 tax saving tips, of the hundreds they offer on their website, that most business owners miss. As always, readers should remember that every situation and business is different. Business owners should continue to talk to their accountant about each of these suggestions before deducting them, to make sure their situation qualifies.

1. Business owners can deduct the equivalent of their child’s education and wedding. Normally the cost of college tuition and the cost of weddings are not deductible. However, if the owner hires their children and pays them a reasonable wage, then those wages paid to the “assistants” for business duties are deductible, up to a certain amount per year.

2. Business owners can deduct up to 50% of their fun, such as cost of plays, movies, football tickets etc., if incurred for legitimate entertainment related to growing the business (i. e. entertaining potential clients).

3. Consider converting IRAs, simple IRAs and even 401K to a Roth IRA. Although this will be a taxable event for the conversion, these taxes can be paid over the next two years. More importantly, the Roth IRA will be tax free for the rest of your life! And if your family inherits the Roth balance, they could receive the money tax free! You will go from having a fully taxable account to being tax free forever. This is a great time to convert since taxes will probably be going way up as a result of our 12 trillion dollar deficit.

4. A recent article in USA Today said that healthcare costs are expected to increase 9% next year. Save money by deducting all your family’s medical expenses with no thresholds or restrictions including dental expenses, braces, eye glasses and eye surgery, deductibles and co-insurance, mileage to and from the doctor, preexisting conditions and more! To do this you need to set up a “Self-Insured Medical Reimbursement Plan.” This is a written plan that agrees to pay for 100% of all medical costs of employees and their families. If you then hire your spouse then you and the kids can all be covered for expenses not covered by insurance!

5. Check for carryovers from prior returns: There are many types of deductions that get carried over to future years because they can’t be used for some reason in the year that you incurred them. A good example would be capital loss carryovers, and business losses that can be carried over for up to twenty years.

About Pocketbook Professor

Pocketbook Professor is a Salt Lake City, UT based company dedicated to saving small business owners money on their small business taxes. Sandy Botkin, co-founder of Pocketbook Professor started the company to help small business owners keep more of the money they earn. Business owners are busy trying to make their business profitable and need access to easy-to-understand tax advice at a reasonable price so that they can be more efficient when they do talk to their accountants on billable time. Pocketbook Professor provides hundreds of easy to understand lessons on its website. For more information please visit http://www. pocketbookprofessor. com].

CONTACT:
Jake Randall
801-201-7390
Jake(at)pocketbookprofessor(dot)com

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StaphAseptic Kills Germs to Prevent MRSA Infection

StaphAseptic Kills Germs to Prevent MRSA Infection

Public concern about Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, otherwise known as MRSA staph infections, is at an all-time high after several deaths were recently linked to the disease. StaphAseptic first aid gel, a wound care treatment that kills over 99.9% of MRSA germs, joins the skin care product lineup distributed by Grabber to the sporting goods industry.

Grand Rapids, MI (PRWEB) November 1, 2007

Public concern about Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, otherwise known as MRSA staph infections, is at an all-time high after several deaths were recently linked to the disease. StaphAseptic first aid gel, a wound care treatment that kills over 99.9% of MRSA germs, joins the skin care product lineup distributed by Grabber to the sporting goods industry.

Football players, wrestlers and other sports enthusiasts should be aware of the growing problem of antibiotic resistant germs that spread easily from person to person, due to frequent contact and sharing items like towels or other equipment. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, MRSA appeared in the 1970s as a healthcare-associated infection but over the next two decades emerged as a cause of infection in the public community, particularly among sports participants. Outbreaks are often first detected as clusters of abscesses on the skin or what appear to be "spider bite" wounds.

While commonly used topical antibiotics -- including popular triple antibiotic creams and gels -- have not been shown to prevent MRSA infections, StaphAseptic kills almost all such germs. Proper care should always be taken with any active wound, including cleaning, treatment, covering and consulting a physician.

About Grabber
Grabber is a widely recognized and highly respected master distributor of quality products, including air-activated warmers which provide warmth, comfort and pain relief to grateful people worldwide. Grabber supplies multiple channels -- including sporting goods, mass merchandise, grocery, safety and shipping -- and is a proud sponsor of Leave No Trace, the National Ski Patrol, and Professional Ski Instructors of America. The Arthritis Foundation has commended Grabber products for "Ease of Use". For more information call 800-423-1233 or visit Warmers. com

Grabber Warmers -- 4600 Danvers Dr SE -- Grand Rapids MI 49512 -- p: 800.423.1233 -- f: 616.940.1780 -- Warmers. com

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CHIME, GW Hospital and HIMSS Federal Health Community Host Federal Agency Staff Tour

CHIME, GW Hospital and HIMSS Federal Health Community Host Federal Agency Staff Tour

Federal health IT stakeholders received a first-hand look at electronic health record implementation during a site visit to The George Washington University Hospital, June 14.

Ann Arbor, MI (Vocus) June 19, 2010

Federal health IT stakeholders received a first-hand look at health information technology and electronic health record implementation during a site visit to The George Washington University Hospital, June 14.

The facility, which is the closest hospital to the White House, welcomed representatives from several government agencies including the Food and Drug Administration, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Institute of Standards and Technology and Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, who were on-site for nearly two hours.

The tour included demonstrations of GW Hospital’s Emergency Department information systems, Radiology PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System), order management and nursing documentation systems, as well as physician documentation and workflow. While information technology analysts explained how the systems work, clinicians were also on-hand to share how these systems assist them in patient care.

“Inviting representatives from federal agencies to view health IT systems in action and learn about efforts in progress for achieving ‘meaningful use’ helps the health policy community better understand the benefits and challenges of real-world implementation,” said Gretchen Tegethoff, Chief Information Officer and Director of Information Technology at the George Washington University Hospital.

The event, which was held in conjunction with National Health Information Technology Week, was sponsored jointly by the hospital, the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Federal Health Community.

More than 35 participants in the tour had an opportunity to network and discuss federal engagement in IT policy and use.

“The tour of GW was a valuable opportunity to showcase EHRs to a broad segment of federal agency staff,” said Sharon Canner, CHIME’s Senior Director of Advocacy. “It was extremely successful in that it provided a real-world glimpse of how hospitals are preparing for achieving Meaningful Use.”

About CHIME
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) is an executive organization dedicated to serving chief information officers and other senior healthcare IT leaders. With more than 1,400 CIO members and over 70 healthcare IT vendors and professional services firms, CHIME provides a highly interactive, trusted environment enabling senior professional and industry leaders to collaborate; exchange best practices; address professional development needs; and advocate the effective use of information management to improve the health and healthcare in the communities they serve.

About GW Hospital
The mission of The George Washington University Hospital is to provide high-quality healthcare, advanced medical technology and world class service to our patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research. We realize this vision through our commitment to the following principles: service excellence; quality improvement; employee development; ethical and fair treatment and teamwork, compassion and innovation.

About HIMSS Federal Health Community
The HIMSS Federal Health Community is a complimentary networking platform and community of profession for HIMSS members who are Federal Government employees, or direct service support contractors. The Community works to foster cross-agency information sharing through monthly educational teleconferences focused on federal health IT initiatives, coupled with networking events at HIMSS Annual Conference and National Health IT Week.

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Training Peaks Powered By SRM Becomes The Official Training Software Of T-Mobile Team

Training Peaks Powered By SRM Becomes The Official Training Software Of T-Mobile Team

Training Peaks, LLC, the leading provider of online training and analysis software for endurance athletes and coaches, has been selected as the exclusive software provider of T-Mobile Team.

Boulder, Colorado (PRWEB) October 9, 2006

Training Peaks, LLC, the leading provider of online training and analysis software for endurance athletes and coaches, has been selected as the exclusive software provider of T-Mobile Team.

The T-Mobile Team is one of the leading professional cycling teams in the world, competing at the highest level of the Cycling Pro Tour, including the Tour de France. All T-Mobile Team coaches, physiologists, nutritionists and athletes will be equipped with Training Peaks and CyclingPeaks WKO+ software. Combined with SRM power meters, athletes will directly download their training and race data into CyclingPeaks WKO+ desktop software and then synch their files up to web accounts at TrainingPeaks. com. By incorporating both Training Peaks desktop and web services, T-Mobile team doctors and coaches will have access to rider data 24hrs a day, from any computer world wide.

Training Peaks functionality will allow the T-Mobile Team management to monitor, analyze and plan all aspects of a rider's training program. "We are very pleased to be a part of the T-Mobile team for 2007. By using Training Peaks products the T-Mobile management and the riders have a one stop shop for collecting and analyzing data. T-Mobile Directors will also be able to easily manage travel schedules and race programs all within the Training Peaks platform. We believe we have the perfect solution for T-Mobile to stay on top of team performance," said Training Peaks business development director Dirk Friel.

Nutrition is also an important aspect of performing at the world class level and the T-Mobile riders will be able to monitor their diet and communicate that data to the team dietition within the same software platform as their cycling data. All Training Peaks accounts include a robust nutritional logging platform; connected to one of the largest nutrition databases for easy monitoring.

"T-Mobile Team improves the work and communication between riders, coaches, sport scientists and team doctors to set a new standard in training. The combination of Training Peaks & SRM is the perfect tool to collect and manage the data and will help to reach a higher quality of training and performance." says team doctor Lothar Heinrich.

This kind of proactive attitude toward monitoring, analyzing and planning all athlete data not only helps the team increase performance, it also helps the team stay in front of the doping issues plaguing cycling today. As reported by T-Mobile, their top priority is to support and enable athletes to perform better without breaking rules or risking their health.

Training Peaks is also the official coaching software provider to USA Cycling and USA Triathlon. Self-Coached athletes can use the same software as Team T-Mobile by visiting www. TrainingPeaks. com for a 7-day free trial.

Training Peaks, LLC develops and maintains www. TrainingPeaks. com The Endurance Operating System for Athletes, Coaches and Active Lifestyle Participants.

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INPUT: Stimulus Drives $4.5B in State and Local Technology Spending

INPUT: Stimulus Drives $4.5B in State and Local Technology Spending

Senate compromises are unlikely to cut technology investments

Reston, VA (Vocus) February 12, 2009

State and local government technology contractors will find $4.5 billion dollars worth of opportunities in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) as passed by the U. S. House, according to INPUT, the authority on government business. The U. S. Senate version will reduce spending in the areas of education, law enforcement, and unemployment insurance. However, it will increase spending in the areas of broadband and health IT. Overall, INPUT projects $4.5 billion of technology spending, which is 9 percent of the grants with a technology component.

"The broadband rollout represents the largest portion of the likely state and local technology investment in both versions of the bill," stated Chris Dixon, manager of state and local industry analysis with INPUT. "Investments in facilities modernization, mass transit, and health IT will also drive technology spending at these levels. Both of those priorities look to survive draft versions of the Senate compromise relatively unscathed. In fact, the Senate version, as it stands now, is more likely to increase the state and local technology spending by $1 billion dollars."

"Fortunately for technology contractors, information technologies are integral to any modernization of public facilities--including schools--and mass transit systems," said Dixon. "Increased security and efficiency is the key in these areas, and both are technology intensive outcomes. The same is true for health IT, where funding in both bills will drive significant investments for public safety net hospitals and clinics as well as Medicaid Management Information Systems."

Current drafts of the Senate compromise legislation point toward an $80 billion reduction to the stimulus package and a minor shift toward tax cuts versus direct spending. Most of the cuts to state and local grants come in the areas of direct budget assistance to states for education, law enforcement, and unemployment insurance. Since none of these grant categories are likely sources for technology spending, reductions are unlikely to affect INPUT's initial estimates.

Contractors can stay informed about the stimulus package by visiting INPUT's Economic Stimulus Knowledge Center (http://www. input. com/corp/knowledge_center/economic-stimulus. cfm? cmp=OCT-mrsleconstmls020909) at http://www. input. com/corp/knowledge_center/economic-stimulus. cfm? cmp=OTC-mrsleconstmls020909 (http://www. input. com/corp/knowledge_center/economic-stimulus. cfm? cmp=OTC-mrsleconstmls020909)] and B2G Breaking Views blog (http://www. input. com/blogs/public? cmp=OTC-mrsleconstmls020909) at http://www. input. com/blogs/public? cmp=OTC-mrsleconstmls020909 (http://www. input. com/blogs/public? cmp=OTC-mrsleconstmls020909).

EDITOR'S NOTE: To speak with an INPUT analyst, please contact Helena Brito at hbrito@input. com or 703-707-4161.

About INPUT
INPUT is the authority on government business. Established in 1974, INPUT helps companies develop federal, state, and local government business and helps public sector organizations achieve their objectives. Over 1,500 member organizations, including small specialized companies, new entrants to the public sector, and the largest government contractors and agencies, rely on INPUT for the latest and most comprehensive procurement and market information, consulting, powerful sales management tools, and educational & networking events. For more information about INPUT, visit www. input. com or call 703-707-3500.

Proper use of name is INPUT

Media Contact:
Helena Brito
703-707-4161

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Bonsai Trees and How to Grow Them

Bonsai Trees and How to Grow Them

Rob Atkinson is considered by many as one of the youngest masters of Bonsai to come out of the UK for a long time. John Ward builds the website and has been keen on Bonsai for over 20 years. There are free video tutorials on the website on Bonsai the web address is at www. bonsaitreetutorials. com.

(PRWEB) May 15, 2006

The following article presents the very latest information on Bonsai Trees. If you have a particular interest in Bonsai Trees, then this informative article is required reading.

The first thing you should decide when considering growing Bonsai Trees is what type of tree you want to grow.

Bonsai are miniature trees grown in pots. The aim of bonsai culture is to develop a tiny tree that has all the elements of a large tree growing in a natural setting.

This look is achieved, principally, by branch and root pruning and shaping, but other factors are also important. The texture of the trunk, its look of age, the moss and the under plantings in the container — all contribute to the illusion of a miniature tree as it is seen in nature.

A presentable bonsai can be created in a few seasons. Cultivating these miniature potted trees is both an intriguing hobby, and a means of adapting a wide range of plants to specialized and decorative uses.

Bonsai require daily watering during their growing season, and, because the plants are rooted in shallow pots, careful pruning.

The type of tree you want will determine not only the tree you should buy but also the design of pot and the types of tools you may require, and of course you should have the knowledge of growing the particular type of Bonsai tree that you want. Not all

Bonsai trees demand the same attention. For instance draping trees will need very different pruning to a conifer and so you should have the knowledge to grow exactly what type of tree you want.

Plants chosen for bonsai should have attractive bark, and the trunk must give the illusion of maturity. The trunk should have girth, but must remain in proportion to the entire tree. The trunk should taper gradually toward the top of the tree.

Sometimes one or two of the main branches must be shortened to emphasize the vertical line of the trunk and give the trunk a balanced appearance.

After this, its time to prepare yourself; you will need the appropriate tools and one good pot at the very least. The tools you will need include various sizes of wire and wire cutters, a small and large pair of scissors, a small pair of

Sharp garden shears and larger pair of pruners to cut through the thick branches. Many places now sell Bonsai trees that are ready trained and have grown into healthy but small Bonsai.

As long as you are careful to pick a healthy and good tree then attention and an eye for detail means you will be able to buy a partially grown Bonsai and help it grow into a perfect full blown Bonsai.

However, should you decide to buy a full grown tree or plant, then it is a good idea to visit the nurseries that stock trained Bonsai trees. This way you can get an idea for what type of tree you want and how they should look.

The information about Bonsai Trees here will do one of two things: either it will reinforce what you know about Bonsai Trees or it will teach you something new. Both are good outcomes.

See past the shape the tree already has, but remember when you want to train a tree to become your Bonsai project you

Will be cutting most of the branches and foliage away so it will look very dissimilar to how you first see it. You need to have good vision for this method.

You can buy a Bonsai pot from virtually any plant shop, but make sure it has adequate drainage.

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Wayne Whitcomb of Demandware to Speak at Mass Technology Leadership Council's CXO Roundtable

Wayne Whitcomb of Demandware to Speak at Mass Technology Leadership Council's CXO Roundtable

Wayne Whitcomb, Demandware's Vice President of Engineering and Technical Operations, will speak at the Mass Technology Leadership Council's (MTLC) CXO Roundtable on the Advantages and Pitfalls of the SaaS Movement. Wayne will rely on his vast industry experience, as well as his success in leading the technical operations of SaaS vendor Demandware, to discuss SaaS-specific topics.

Woburn, MA (PRWEB) April 2, 2007

Wayne Whitcomb, Demandware's Vice President of Engineering and Technical Operations, will speak at the Mass Technology Leadership Council's (MTLC) CXO Roundtable on the Advantages and Pitfalls of the SaaS Movement. Wayne will rely on his vast industry experience, as well as his success in leading the technical operations of SaaS vendor Demandware, to discuss SaaS-specific topics including:
business models go-to-market strategies sales and marketing techniques

Details

Who: Wayne Whitcomb, Vice President of Engineering and Technical Operations, Demandware is joined by Tom Brennan, CFO & VP of Strategic Alliances, OpenAir; Jonathan Bush, Chairman & CEO, athenahealth; Tod Loofbourrow, Founder, President, CEO, Authoria; and Moderator Eric Hjerpe, Partner, Atlas Venture.

What: Demandware's Wayne Whitcomb to Speak at the Mass Technology Leadership Council's CXO Roundtable

Where: PTC
Grand Cayman Room
140 Kendrick St.
Needham, MA

When: Wednesday, April 4, 2007 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

About Wayne Whitcomb:
As Vice President of Engineering and Technical Operations for Demandware, Wayne Whitcomb is responsible for product development and delivery, including strategy, architecture, development, quality assurance and technical operations.

An industry veteran, Whitcomb has 25 years of experience in a variety of R&D, engineering and operational management positions. Before joining Demandware, he served as Vice President of Engineering and R&D at NaviSite, where he was responsible for datacenter engineering and emerging technology research. Previously, he served as Vice President of Engineering at Mirror Image Internet, and as Vice President of Engineering and Operations for MyWay. com, a subsidiary of CMGi.

Whitcomb holds a Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), magna cum laude, from University of Massachusetts Lowell.

About Demandware, Inc.
Demandware (www. demandware. com) delivers a flexible enterprise eCommerce platform, delivered on demand, to retailers that require best-in-class merchandising and continual platform innovation. Using Demandware, retailers differentiate their brand and improve the customer experience while maintaining merchandising control over promotions, pricing, content and site performance in multi-site and multi-brand environments. Customers include Playmobil, Bare Escentuals, and Gardener's Supply Company, among other major retail brands. For more information about Demandware, call 888-553 9216 or email info(at)demandware. com

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Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorneys Owen, Patterson & Owen Representing Additional Victims of Radiation Overdose As More Hospitals Become Involved

Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorneys Owen, Patterson & Owen Representing Additional Victims of Radiation Overdose As More Hospitals Become Involved

Radiation overdose issues from brain scans, thought to be limited to one Los Angeles hospital and a GE scanner, are now under investigation at additional hospitals and manufacturers. Los Angeles personal injury attorneys Owen, Patterson & Owen are representing several victims and offer a free no obligation consultation concerning rights to a lawsuit or other legal options.

Valencia, CA (PRWEB) December 10, 2009

The radiation overdose problem originally thought to be limited to 206 patients of Cedars-Sinai who received CT scans over a period of 18 months seems to be more widespread than previously thought. Los Angeles personal injury attorneys (http://www. opolaw. com/) Owen, Patterson & Owen are representing several victims and offer a free no obligation consultation to others as new incidents have recently been uncovered.

The Los Angeles Times reports (http://bit. ly/5yL6jN) that additional concerns have been brought to light at Burbank's Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, Glendale Adventist Medical Center, and Huntsville Hospital in Alabama. Health officials have been reviewing machinery at other hospitals to look for similar overdose issues. Officials from Glendale Adventist Medical Center report that upon review, its machinery was found to be delivering an overdose, though at a lower level than that discovered at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. Additionally, Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank and Huntsville Hospital in Alabama are being looked at as having possibly delivered overdoses to patients.

The Los Angeles times story (http://bit. ly/5yL6jN) further identifies the scanning equipment under scrutiny at both Glendale Adventist and Cedars-Sinai is manufactured by General Electric. The scanner at Providence St. Joseph was made by Toshiba. Patients from other hospitals, including patients from as far away as Alabama, have now reported suffering post-CT scan side effects that indicate excessive radiation was used. A radiation overdose information (http://www. opolaw. com/PracticeAreas/cedars-sinai-radiation-overdose. asp) page has been created to follow the lastest news events related to these investigations. In both the Glendale Adventist case and the Cedars-Sinai case, the problem began when the hospitals programmed the scanners with new computerized instructions.

Michael Chee, a spokesman from Glendale Adventist, reports that representatives from GE have been examining the Glendale scanner this week, attempting to diagnose what went wrong. "We don't have a clear answer yet," he said.

A safety investigation (http://articles. latimes. com/2009/oct/10/local/me-cedars-sinai10) conducted by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the multi-slice CT machines used at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center revealed that 206 patients "received radiation doses that were approximately eight times the expected level."

In a document obtained by the law firm of Owens, Patterson & Owen, Cedars-Sinai indicates that this high level of radiation may have arisen from shortcomings in the scanning equipment, which means that multiple hospitals using GE scanning equipment might have been putting patients at risk of receiving unsafe levels of radiation.

Symptoms of radiation overdose include hair loss, nausea, and erythema (redness and inflammation of skin). Long-term effects can include cancer.

"People should not panic, but continue to monitor the hospitals that they go to and ask questions about the procedures," said Rick Patterson (http://www. opolaw. com/CM/Custom/Richard-Patterson. asp), Senior Partner at the personal injury law firm of Owen, Patterson & Owen.

Owen, Patterson & Owen extends its legal expertise to help patients who may have received a radiation overdose and their families. A free, no obligation consultation is available via the company's website or by calling the firm's toll-free number listed at the bottom of this page.
"Our law firm has spent the past 30 years helping people like the patients of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center deal with the hospital's lawyers," said Rick Patterson. "We make sure that innocent victims don't suffer silently. When your health is at risk, you have every right to know what went wrong, why and what is being done to compensate you for the damages you have suffered. It is also our goal in this litigation to make certain that changes are made in hospital procedures which will prevent this tragic mistake from happening again."

Rick Patterson quotes the firm's past experience in dealing with similar cases--"Our dedicated personal injury attorneys played an instrumental role in obtaining a $4.85 billion settlement on behalf of plaintiffs injured or killed by the dangerous drug Vioxx and a record setting $35 million pretrial settlement on behalf of a 12-year-old brain damaged Palmdale girl. We take our responsibility towards the people we represent in personal injury cases very seriously."

About Owen, Patterson & Owen:
Since 1977, the Owen, Patterson and Owen (OPO) team has successfully handled a range of personal injury cases ranging from medical malpractice to birth accidents and wrongful death. Serving clients nationwide and headquartered in Valencia, Southern California, the law firm's clients rely on them to look out for their best interests. The firm's dedicated personal injury attorneys played an instrumental role in obtaining a $4.85 billion settlement of the dangerous drug Vioxx and a record-setting $35 million pretrial settlement on behalf of a 12-year-old brain damaged Palmdale girl.

OPO Law now also represents clients affected by radiation overdose from a CT brain perfusion scan. For more information, please visit www. OPOLaw. com or call 866.654.4947.

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New Guide for Bloggers, WordPress for Dummies, Maintains Top-seller Spot on Amazon. com's Blogging Guides List

New Guide for Bloggers, WordPress for Dummies, Maintains Top-seller Spot on Amazon. com's Blogging Guides List

WordPress is the software that powers hundreds of thousands blogs including some of the most influential sites on the Internet, and Wordpress for Dummies (Wiley Publishing, Inc.; November 2007; $24.99) is the guide that many new and experienced bloggers are turning to in order to get the most from their publishing platform. Since its release in November 2007, the book has rocketed to the top spot on Amazon. com's "Blogging Guides" bestseller list and continues to receive rave customer reviews.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) January 30, 2008

Blogging exploded a few years ago and laid the foundation for what people now call Web 2.0. This new platform put the power of publishing and distribution into the hands of anyone with a computer and an Internet connection. Anyone, anywhere can set up a blog and publish rumors, stories, interviews, photos, tutorials, or personal notes.

Now, blogging has gone mainstream as corporations look to use the platform to grow relationships with customers, established blogs impact traditional media, and entrepreneurs seek fame and fortune. WordPress is the software that powers hundreds of thousands blogs including some of the most influential sites on the Internet, and Wordpress for Dummies (Wiley Publishing, Inc.; November 2007; $24.99) is the guide that many new and experienced bloggers are turning to in order to get the most from their publishing platform.

Since its release in November 2007, the book has rocketed to the top spot on Amazon. com's "Blogging Guides" bestseller list and continues to receive rave customer reviews.

Unlike other blogging platforms, WordPress gives users the ability to create a blog that is tailored to their own tastes and needs. The codes, tags, and terminology are often intimidating to users, especially less technical users. That may explain the explosive sales and adoption of Wordpress for Dummies as it clearly explains the ins and outs to show bloggers just how intuitive, friendly, and powerful the software really is. Whether setting up a blog in the WordPress community, adding a blog to another site, or building a new community, this book demonstrates how WordPress can be the foundation. With Wordpress for Dummies, readers will soon be navigating WordPress templates plugins, and themes with no problem. Bloggers are learning how to:
Personalize WordPress settings Understand common template tags Troubleshoot common problems Sign up for a WordPress account Combat challenges with comments, trackback spam, and "splogs"  Install and set up the software Find great themes, plugins, and consultants Use tags to work with templates Add an RSS feed, podcast, vlog, and photoblog Find online support, tips, and resources

With a foreword by WordPress founding developer, Matt Mullenweg, this book is essential for both new and experienced bloggers that want to get the most out of all of the features, or host a Wordpress blog on their own domain. Wordpress for Dummies is a smorgasbord of WordPress information, ideas, tools, resources, and instruction on everything readers need to create and maintain a dream blog.

About the Authors:
Lisa Sabin-Wilson (West Bend, WI) founded E. Webscapes Design Studio, a blog development and design company, in 1999. She has been developing, designing and providing technical support on the use of Wordpress for her clients since 2002. Her client list numbers over 1000 personal and professional blogs. She will promote her book through her design blog at http://ewebscapes. com/designblog (http://ewebscapes. com/designblog), her personal blog at http://justagirlintheworld. com (http://justagirlintheworld. com), and her various other business-related sites, at conferences like BlogHer and SXSW, where she speaks regularly on panels

Matthew Mullenweg (Foreword) is the founding developer of WordPress, the blogging software that runs thousands of sites around the world.

About For Dummies®:
With near universal name recognition, more than 150 million books in print, and over 900 + topics, For Dummies is the world's bestselling reference series. With loyal customers around the globe, For Dummies enriches people's lives by making knowledge accessible in a fun and easy way. Described by the N. Y. Times as "more than a publishing phenomenon, but a sign of the times," For Dummies span every section of the bookstore, covering everything from health to history, music to math, sports to self-help, technology to travel, and more. The Dummies brand has expanded into new products and categories with an extensive licensed product line, including fitness and hobby DVDs, grilling kits, business software, cleaning products, automotive kits, craft kits, and apparel. For more information, visit Dummies. com. For Dummies is a branded imprint of Wiley.

Wordpress for Dummies
Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc
Publication date: November 19, 2007
$24.99; Paperback; 408 pages; ISBN: 978-0-470-14946-1

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Fall Fertilizing: New AllAboutLawns. com Widget Calculates Your Needs

Fall Fertilizing: New AllAboutLawns. com Widget Calculates Your Needs

AllAboutLawns. com new fertilizer widget simplifies fertilizing calculations for novice lawn-keepers. Visitors choose their grass type and enter their lawn dimensions, and the widget recommends the amount and frequency of a standard blend fertilizer that can be used on most lawns.

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) October 21, 2006

A new widget on AllAboutLawns. com helps novice lawn-keepers determine how much fertilizer they need and when they should apply it, based on a user's grass type and lawn dimensions. Proper lawn care involves calculations and research; often people over-fertilize, which harms the environment, or do not feed their lawns at all. Using a standard blend lawn fertilizer, this fertilizer widget takes the guesswork out of lawn maintenance (http://301url. com/lawn-widget (http://301url. com/lawn-widget)).

Other lawn fertilizer tools typically require users to know the square footage of their lawn or the ratio of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) in their chosen fertilizer. However, the fertilizer widget uses a 25N-5P-10K blend, a standard mix that can be used on most lawns. By simply plugging in the dimensions of the lawn and the type of grass, the widget gives users the pounds of 25N-5P-10K fertilizer they will need.

Before fertilizing this fall, one of the key fertilizing seasons for cool-season grasses, consider this advice from Dawn West, forum moderator at AllAboutLawns. com:

Know your grass type--different grasses have different needs. Apply fertilizer with a spreader for even distribution. Don't fertilize when rain storms are forecast. The rain will wash the fertilizer off the lawn. Do your homework and consider the environment. Fertilizer can be highly toxic, so proper product, volume, and application is a must for community health.

Fertilizer calculations are based on the percentage of nitrogen in the fertilizer. Lawn-keepers who would rather choose a different fertilizer instead of the standard blend recommended by the widget need to know the percentage of nitrogen prior to calculating the amount of fertilizer needed. The variety of fertilizers available and the calculation process can result in multiple trips to the store, money wasted, over-fertilizing, or under-fertilizing without proper research or planning. AllAboutLawns. com has a resource section dedicated to lawn fertilizing (http://301url. com/fertilizing (http://301url. com/fertilizing)).

Http://AllAboutLawns. com (http://AllAboutLawns. com) is a comprehensive lawn and yard care resource. Visitors can ask staff questions in the lawn forum or benefit from hundreds of articles on seasonal lawn care, grass types, weed prevention, mowers, and other lawn maintenance equipment.

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Regulating Sex Toys In Canada: A CBC Radio 1 Interview with Online Sex Shop

Regulating Sex Toys In Canada: A CBC Radio 1 Interview with Online Sex Shop

CBC Radio 1 interviews online sex toys marketer for information about Canadian MP Carolyn Bennett's proposition to regulate sex toys labels and packaging. The European Union has already enforced strict regulations on the labeling of adult toys and even bans some that do not meet inspection standards. This would take a toll on the multi-million dollar adult toy industry, however it is a price to pay for the better, according to Hot G Vibe Adult Toys Inc.

(PRWEB) December 23, 2009

CBC Radio 1's "Safe Sex Toys" special edition featured an interview with the Montreal-based online sex shop, Hot G Vibe (http://twitter. com/hotgvibe). The intention of this interview was to see whether or not Canadian sex toy manufacturers would agree with MP Carolyn Bennett’s intention of regulating the package and labels of adult toys across Canadian sex stores.

The increased awareness of public discourses surrounding “Going Green” in North American cities is leading to innovative propositions for further environmental and health regulations.

In Canadian politics, these issues have become a grave concern for the Liberal party, particularly for party member Carolyn Bennett (http://www. carolynbennett. ca/). Being a former physician herself, Bennett focuses a lot of her attention to public health.

In one of her latest letters to the Ministry of Health, Bennett proposed a law to implement a certified inspection label on the packaging of sex toys sold in Canada.

Chemicals like phthalates have traditionally been blended in with silicone and plastic to enhance a toy’s properties such as better flexibility and a more realistic feel. However, recent studies have shown that phthalates cause several health problems. Since then, these substances have been banned in children’s toys in most countries.

In a recent CBC Radio (http://www. cbc. ca/radio/) 1 interview, talk show host Steven Rukavina asked Hot G Vibe’s Marketing Director Geoffrey Mason what the company thought about Bennett’s proposal. “I think in the entire industry, it would affect it greatly,” Says Mason, “As for us, we’ve removed phthalates and do not purchase toys with phthalates in them so for us it wouldn’t be a problem.”

Mason suggests that if the law passes, the entire infrastructure and regulation of the Canadian sex toys market would undergo serious changes. Tight regulations would cause an increase in prices and banning of specific products. However, Hot G Vibe would not feel the hit.

Hot G Vibe manufactures its own products that follow a strict manufacturing protocol. Its main product is a versatile vibrating ring that uses a mercury-free battery and the highest quality silicone. The goal of having tight restrictions on the toy is to meet a higher standard of customer satisfaction. This business strategy also enhances the product and company's image.

Since there are no regulations on sex toys in Canada, it could be a good idea to start doing it. The European Union already enforces strict regulations on the labeling of adult toys and even bans toys that contain harmful chemicals like phthalates (http://www. cancer. ca/canada-wide/prevention/specific%20environmental%20contaminants/phthalates. aspx) and PVC.

In an economic recession, it is the best time for companies to start making changes and becoming proactive as new markets open up. Hot G Vibe has shown that even if it costs slightly more to make a better product, it pays off in the end.

To inform visitors about different toys and to educate them about safe sex, Hot G Vibe introduced a sex education section on their website. It is there where visitors can gather information from the experts.

“People are becoming more aware of what they’re consuming, so giving them more value in what they’re buying is what really counts,” confirms Sacha Shein, Public Relations Director for Hot G Vibe, “We strongly advocate toy users to buy sex toys responsibly and to be more aware of what is safe and what isn’t. Because there are no label regulations on the packages, companies can get away with putting anything they want on them”.

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Minneapolis Fashion Shopping/Event Hits Big on The Social Media Front

Minneapolis Fashion Shopping/Event Hits Big on The Social Media Front

Fabulosity W Hotel August 7th

Minneapolis, MN (Vocus) August 4, 2010

On August 6th, tune into KSTP’s Twin Cities Live starting at 3:00 p. m. CST where Fabulosity: A Pampering, Shopping and Networking Experience will be featured in the “Weekend To-Do’s” segment with Dez. Studio audience members that day will also receive a special treat from participating Fabulosity sponsors, vendors and partners.

Fabulosity, to be held at the W Hotel (Foshay Tower) August 7th, is a “day party” themed event that will feature many vendors under one roof for a unique pampering, shopping and networking experience to help benefit Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA). MOCA is an ovarian cancer alliance that supports survivors and educates the public about ovarian cancer.

"We are very excited about the Twin Cities Live support, it means a lot to have a major media partner and this will help us with our goal of making an impact for ovarian cancer and supporting MOCA,” explains Tosha, Fabulosity’s Executive Director.

Twin Cities Live, Tracy Robb, was fast to coordinate a plan for ways the show can help spread the message. "My mother died 18 months after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. This cause is very close to my heart. We had no warning and she had no symptoms until it was too late. Ovarian cancer took away my best friend. We need to find a way to detect this disease early so others at least have a fighting chance against it, this is why I am supporting Fabulosity and I hope others will also." Robb will be among several women who will speak briefly at Fabulosity about how ovarian cancer has affected their lives or the life of a close loved one.

A video of the telecast will also go online August 6th and there will be a re-broadcast at 1 a. m. August 7th, which is a time slot that receives excellent ratings.

In addition to donating a percentage of the proceeds from Fabulosity, The Midwest Divas will also hold a silent auction at Fabulosity to benefit MOCA.

It is still not too late for fashion and beauty vendors to participate, the Midwest Divas are seeking "an eclectic atmosphere, where women will frolic, mingle, network, buy beautiful merchandise and be catered to."

Designers, vendors, boutiques fashion and beauty companies are all encouraged to go to the vendor section of www. midwestdivas. com.

Sign up to help a great cause that all women care about.

The Midwest Divas are taking donations for the silent auction to be held at Fabulosity until the day of the event to raise funds for MOCA please email tasha(at)midwestdivas(dot)com.

Would you like to put your items in the Fabulosity Gift Bag? Promotions, flyers, coupons, should be shipped to Midwest Divas/EMP Attention: Marcella Marshall 5349 Empire Lane, Plymouth MN 55446 preferably in quantities of 300 (no minimums and the venue capacity is 1000) due date by July 25th.

A few of our participating sponsors, vendors and partners include:

MOCA (MN), Aveda Institute, EIRO Fit, W Hotel, Vitamin Water, Rox Mpls, OPM Boutique, YQY Boutique, Mi Armadio Boutique, Zelaz Boutique, Vandalism Designs, Europe Shoes & Such, Gittelson Jewelers, Vidita, ReVamp, Ardyss Life, Body Magic, ThinkThin, Touched by An Angel, Massage to Envy, Go Health Chiropractic, Wax Kitten, Starr Hair Designs, Hair By Dawn, IamMoody, LuCreative Group, Emerald Marketing Partners, Twin Cities Live, McFarlane Media Group, Charolette Ann’s Boutique, Cloud 9, Party Girls, Maximize Health, Ete Handbags, Coco & Chloe, Lots of Frou Frou (Jewelry), Uniquely Yours Gift Baskets, Simplicity Gourmet, Morgan's Designs, Ali Shops, Already Pretty. com, V-State, West Side Hair Care, Fabulous Faces & Shiatsu Massage!

To purchase Fabulosity Tickets On-Line: http://fabulositywhotel. eventbrite. com/ (http://fabulositywhotel. eventbrite. com/)
To purchase tickets to Twin Cities Live: twincitieslive(at)kstp(dot)com

For more information about

MOCA (MN) please visit: www. mnovarian. org
Fabulosity please visit: www. midwestdivas. com
ROX Minneapolis please visit: www. roxmpls. com
Zelaz please visit: www. zelaz. com
Vitamin Water: www. vitaminwater. com
Twin Cities Live: www. twinciteslive. com

For more information or if you would like to be present at Fabulosity for business exposure, networking or just to be a pampered guest, please contact Marcella@midwestdivas. com 323.605.2587 or tasha@midwestdivas. com 651.276.6103 to R. S.V. P. or for sponsor and vendor information.

About Twin Cities Live

Twin Cities Live airs weekdays on 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS. The show focuses on the people and places that make the Twin Cities unique hosted by Minnesota natives John Hanson and Elizabeth Ries.

Twin Cities Live segments are varied and diverse including local business entrepreneurs, chefs & restaurant owners, fashion & trend experts, nutrition & fitness professionals, gardening whizzes, musical guests and tons of deals, discounts & bargains.

Mark Your Calendars:

August 7th - “Fabulosity: A Shopping, Pampering and Networking Experience” will be hosted by the W Hotel (Foshay Tower), in Downtown Minneapolis: 821 Marquette Avenue Saturday August 7th, 2010 from noon-until 7 p. m. Tickets are 20.00 at the door and include express manicures, mini massages, champagne and hors d'oeuvres. Bring the women in your office, bring your girlfriends, your daughters. Tickets to Fabulosity make great gifts.

Social Media Tags: Ardyss Life, Body Magic, Emerald Marketing Partners, LuCreative Group, Europe Shoes & Such, Fabulosity Minneapolis, Fabulosity W Hotel, Gittelson Jewelers, Go Health Chiropractic, Hair By Dawn, IamMoody, Insight News, Kandis Knight, KSTP, LuCreative Group, Marcella Marshall, McFarlane Media Group MOCA (MN), Mi Armadio Boutique, Midwest Divas, Minnesota Events, Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance, MOCA (MN), OPM Boutique, Ovarian Cancer, ReVamp, Richard Moody, Robyne Robinson, Rox Minneapolis, Rox Mpls, Rox, Smart Water, Starr Hair Designs, Tasha Griffin, TOSHA, ThinkThin, Thomasina’s Cashew Brittle, Touched by An Angel, Massage Envy, Troe Williams, Twin Cities Live, Vandalism Designs, Vidita, W Hotel, Wax Kitten, YQY Boutique, Zelaz Boutique, Charolette Ann’s Boutique, Cloud 9, Party Girls, Maximize Health, Ete Handbags, Coco & Chloe, Lots of Frou Frou (Jewelry), Uniquely Yours Gift Baskets, Simplicity Gourmet, Morgan's Designs, Ali Shops, Already Pretty. com, V-State, West Side Hair Care, Fabulous Faces & Shiatsu Massage.

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Healthcare Companies: Computer Guidance Announces Annual Conference

Healthcare Companies: Computer Guidance Announces Annual Conference

If executive-level decision makers are your companyÂ’s target audience, you should read this.

(PRWEB) March 19, 2003

Computer Guidance Corporation, leader in software solutions for the construction industry, announces their annual customer and user conference, Customer Focus. This yearÂ’s event will take place August 12-15 at The Phoenician Resort located in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona.

Once again, Computer Guidance will demonstrate the direction of software solutions giving their customers a higher level of business operations and the edge over their competition. Instructional sessions range from classroom discussion, question and answer sessions to personal, one-on-one attention from a Computer Guidance Applications Expert.

Computer Guidance customers, active users of their financial, project management and other construction technology solutions, represent the largest commercial and industrial contractors in the United States and Canada. Attendees hold executive level positions with over 90% as the "decision maker" for their company. The Customer Focus conference draws hundreds of customers each summer.

Additionally, to provide customers with a well-rounded information opportunity, professionals from other industries will host several education sessions with the goal of helping the customers grow their business. This will be the software convention event of the year!

Attention Vendors: Exhibit and sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2003 Customer Focus show. If your business can assist the largest commercial and industrial contractors in the United States and Canada, this event should be of interest to you. Email exhibit and sponsorship inquiries to John Safin, Marketing Director.

NEW GOSPEL VOICE MAGAZINE TO SPONSOR NOEL JONES ENTERPRISES AND CONSULTANT ENTERTAINMENT’S 6TH ANNUAL “YOUTH EMPOWERMENT 4 DESTINY” CONFERENCE AND CONCERT

NEW GOSPEL VOICE MAGAZINE TO SPONSOR NOEL JONES ENTERPRISES AND CONSULTANT ENTERTAINMENT’S 6TH ANNUAL “YOUTH EMPOWERMENT 4 DESTINY” CONFERENCE AND CONCERT

Gospel Voice Magazine, a Houston, Texas based lifestyle publication putting a fresh spin on spirituality, relationships, politics, finances, work, food, health and more, is sponsoring the sixth annual stop THE violence THINK Education Put God First “Youth Empowerment 4 Destiny Benefit Scholarship.” This three-hour concert and conference merges celebrities and youth’s under one roof. The focus is to holistically empower our youth’s to succeed.

(PRWEB) August 23, 2003

Gospel Voice Magazine, a Houston, Texas based lifestyle publication putting a fresh spin on spirituality, relationships, politics, finances, work, food, health and more, is sponsoring the sixth annual stop THE violence THINK Education Put God First “Youth Empowerment 4 Destiny Benefit Scholarship.” This three-hour concert and conference merges celebrities and youth’s under one roof. The focus is to holistically empower our youth’s to succeed.

This yearÂ’s show is hosted by Flex Alexander of UPNÂ’s sitcom One on One, his wife singer/songwriter Shanice Wilson and the cast of One on One. In the past the show has featured popular celebrities and gospel artists such as: Chris Tucker, Tia and Tamera Mowry, the cast of UPNÂ’s Sitcom The Parkers, Guy Torry, Tonex, Virtue and many more.

This year they will be saluting Will & Jada Pinkett Smith with the “Just Two of Us Foundation Award,” Bernie Mac with “Youth Empowerment 4 Destiny Award,” and Bishop Noel Jones “Man of Wisdom Award.” Past Honorees include comedian/actor Chris Tucker, actor/radio personality Steve Harvey, actor Lorenz Tate and many others.

Scheduled to perform in the 2003 youth concert are: EMI Recording Artist Darwin Hobbs and 2003 Stellar Award Winner New Artists Trin-i-tee 5:7 and much more.

Gospel Voice Magazine in a joint effort with this event will bring awareness to the community and re-direct todayÂ’s youthÂ’s negative energy into positive deeds. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Bishop Noel Jones Scholarship Fund. Over the past five years, numerous scholarships have been awarded through this foundation.

This star-studded event takes place on Saturday, September 27, 2003 at City of Refuge Church located at 14527 South SanPedro, Gardena, California. Doors open at 5:00 p. m.

This event is being produced by Dorean Edwards, CEO of Consultant Entertainment.

For more information call (562) 634-9820.

Freeborders and Birlasoft Form Strategic Partnership

Freeborders and Birlasoft Form Strategic Partnership

Relationship Allows Rapid Entry into China for Global Sourcing

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) July 23, 2009

Freeborders, Inc., the leading provider of technology solutions developed from China, and India-based Birlasoft today announced a comprehensive strategic partnership designed to benefit present and future clients by bringing a broader range of IT services to the market while providing a rapid entry into China as a global sourcing location.

Now more than ever, it is becoming imperative for global sourcing adopters to consider a diversified sourcing portfolio. As Birlasoft's China partner, Freeborders will provide a full range of IT services to Birlasoft clients who recognize the value in building risk diversification into their sourcing strategies by adding China to their list of geographies. Freeborders will leverage Birlasoft's deep process expertise and specialty skills to offer a broader range of services to its clients. The initial phase will have up to 100 professionals from Freeborders' Wuxi location dedicated to the partnership.

"The demand for companies to leverage China as a primary sourcing location is rising, and industry analysts now say it is the number two destination behind India," said Jean Cholka, Chief Executive Officer, Freeborders. "Since we have been delivering IT Services from China for over 10 years, we are confident that we can provide a positive experience for Birlasoft clients. From a Freeborders vantage point, we strive to provide the right expertise at the right time for our clients and this strategic alliance with Birlasoft will benefit us by bringing immediate access to additional skill sets and specialized expertise requested by our existing clients".

"There is an ever increasing need to provide enhanced value to clients - especially in today's economy - and that applies to products, service and human capital knowledge. By partnering with a leader in China like Freeborders, Birlasoft will be able offer a beneficial diversified sourcing solution to our clients immediately," said Vipin Gudwani, senior vice president of strategic global accounts. "Our best-in-class processes and skills combined with Freeborders' delivery from China is a solid value proposition.

With nearly 1000 industry experts, Freeborders provides a full range of IT services, ranging from consulting to outsourcing of IT projects for large and medium-sized companies. Its vertical expertise includes Financial Services, High Tech and Travel & Hospitality.

About Freeborders - www. freeborders. com
Freeborders provides specialized expertise to solve the most complex business challenges for the financial services, travel and high tech industries. The company provides global consulting, latest technologies and outsourcing services that leverage its deep domain expertise, innovative thinking and strategic execution through its integrated China to US delivery model. Freeborders is uniquely positioned to cost-effectively enable its clients to achieve their business objectives.

About Birlasoft
Birlasoft is a leading provider of information technology services in both onshore and offshore models to Fortune 1000 as well as mid-sized organizations in banking, financial services, insurance, retail, healthcare, manufacturing and independent software vendors sectors. Birlasoft's services include application development, support & maintenance, enterprise application implementation, integration, infrastructure management and quality assurance & testing. Birlasoft's robust delivery processes embrace digitized project management methodologies, embedded within proven practices of Six Sigma, SEI CMMi Level 5 on Continuous Representation and secure services framework with BS7799. The company has also been assessed at PCMM Level3. Headquartered in NOIDA, India, Birlasoft has about 4000 employees across US, UK, Germany, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Malaysia, Australia, Singapore and India.

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Clarus Systems & AdvizeX Enter into Strategic Reseller Alliance

Clarus Systems & AdvizeX Enter into Strategic Reseller Alliance

AdvizeX to Sell and Integrate the ClarusIPC Plus+ Software to Customers.

Washington, D. C., Redwood City, Calif. & Independence, OH (PRWEB) June 15, 2010

Clarus Systems, Inc., (http://www. clarussystems. com) (Booth 601, HP Software Universe) a leading provider of integrated Voice over IP (VoIP) management software and services for Unified Communications in the enterprise, today announced a strategic reseller partnership with AdvizeX (http://www. advizex. com), a leading information technology provider of infrastructure and enterprise application solutions. AdvizeX will sell and integrate the ClarusIPC Plus+ software to their customers.

“We see Clarus Systems as a quintessential partner based on several factors,” said Craig Jacobson, Sales Manager, Government Accounts, AdvizeX. “Their R & D team developed a superior toolset for UC network management combining both monitoring and testing. Clarus Systems goes a step further as they provide a single integrated application with the ability to do performance monitoring, configuration management, and policy and compliance reporting. This is a real differentiator as these features exceed the customer requirements we normally get. Customers are also impressed by the ease, simplicity and straightforward reporting and it makes their workflow more streamlined than they expected.”

As a trusted advisor to its clients, the AdvizeX Professional Services (PS) model is tailored to help their clients achieve their IT goals. The primary objective of the PS organization is to provide support in process consulting, architecture and design, infrastructure implementation and management solutions (system, information and performance management). Many well known enterprises in the banking & financial, business services, education, government, healthcare, manufacturing and retail rely on AdvizeX for their IT knowledge and deployment expertise.

“AdvizeX has a strong history with HP which is a major partner with Clarus Systems,” said Brendan F. Reidy, CEO, Clarus Systems (http://www. clarussystems. com/about/team. php#reidy). “With a wealth of knowledge in many of the same verticals that Clarus Systems focuses on, we have a synergy that will benefit customers as both companies have functional experts who know the business model and how it can best be served by IT, most notably in unified communications.”

About Clarus Systems
Clarus Systems, Inc. (http://www. clarussystems. com (http://www. clarussystems. com)) a global leader in enterprise VoIP management software and services, provides integrated testing, troubleshooting, and monitoring for Cisco Unified Communications systems. Clarus’ award-winning VoIP management suite, ClarusIPC Plus®, maximizes Cisco Unified Communications performance and availability through automated testing, performance monitoring, configuration management and business intelligence reporting. Clarus VoIP testing and monitoring ensures the highest voice quality and proactive management that empowers unified communications. The company attributes its success to its roster of customers which includes Global 100 enterprises in financial services, healthcare, energy, communications, as well as system integrators, resellers and managed service partners.
For additional information, please visit http://www. clarussystems. com (http://www. clarussystems. com).

About AdvizeX
AdvizeX Technologies is a leading information technology provider of infrastructure and enterprise application solutions. AdvizeX combines the technical expertise of our consultants with the technologies from our strategic business partners to solve information technology issues impacting our clients' businesses.

As a value-added reseller of open-systems information technology, AdvizeX has built key partnerships with leading technology vendors Hewlett-Packard, Oracle Corporation, Microsoft, EMC Corporation, Altiris and SGI.

The AdvizeX mission is "to be a Trusted Advisor for our customers by providing a tailored portfolio of IT solutions to help them achieve their business goals."

Media Contact:
Paul Macchia
Clarus Systems
Press(at)clarussystems(dot)com
201-357-4772

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HAPPYneuron Announces Its Latest Memory Game: Cocktail

HAPPYneuron Announces Its Latest Memory Game: Cocktail

On the heels of the successful launch of their memory game “Restaurant,” company demonstrates leadership in memory games and best-in-class brain fitness programs through latest offering

Mountain View, CA (PRWEB) February 5, 2010

Today HAPPYneuron announced their 37th brain training game, Cocktail (http://www. happy-neuron. com/games/memory/Cocktail. html), keeping their commitment to continuously deliver variety and novel material to their brain training program.

Verbal memory and concentration are essential cognitive elements that everyone needs in their daily life. Whether it is retaining information that has just been read in a book, or simply remembering the name of a new acquaintance, these skills are vital to well-being. New technology like cell phones and PDAs diminish the need to engage memorization skills in day-to-day living. Similar to how doctors recommend taking the stairs instead of the elevator to maintain physical fitness, it is important to exercise cognitive skills to maintain brain fitness. As people age, memory skills can begin to decline unless they make a conscientious effort to keep themselves sharp. Playing brain games is a great way to stay mentally fit.

HAPPYneuron's new memory game, Cocktail, puts players in the shoes of a mixologist and asks them to remember information as they prepare cocktails using various ingredients, glassware, and garnishes. Cocktail challenges verbal memory by requiring the user to remember key pieces of information in order to fulfill correct drink orders.

In the game Cocktail users' visual analysis is trained as they scan each shelf and attempt to identify the right ingredients and correct quantity. Concentration skills are also exercised from the time they are presented the drink recipe to the execution of the order. Academic studies have shown that playing scientifically developed memory games (http://www. happy-neuron. com/games/memory) (like Cocktail) can improve recall and other cognitive functions.

"With the current advancements in neuroimaging techniques, there is a growing body of scientific evidence that variety and novelty are essential to improving brain fitness," explains Bernard Croisile, MD, PhD and HAPPYneuron's chief science officer. "These elements, combined with a commitment from users to practice, have shown a positive impact on creating new neurons and neural pathways."

Information about HAPPYneuron's Cocktail memory training game can be found at the Cocktail memory game page (http://www. happy-neuron. com/games/memory/Cocktail. html). It is available to subscribing members of HAPPYneuron's brain fitness program. Membership list price is $9.95 per month or $99.95 annually.

About HAPPYneuron, Inc.:
A pioneer in brain training and rehabilitation solutions, HAPPYneuron offers a broad range of scientifically validated, personalized programs in multi-media formats for children, adults and seniors. HAPPYneuron was co-founded by internationally acclaimed and award-winning neurologist, Bernard Croisile, MD, PhD, and is dedicated to improving cognitive health through evidence-based products for individuals and cognitive therapy professionals worldwide. HAPPYneuron is a majority owned subsidiary of Scientific Brain Training (NYSE Euronext: MLSBT). To learn more about HAPPYneuron, Inc. visit happy-neuron. com (http://www. happy-neuron. com).

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

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The National NeedleArts Association’s Stitch to WIN Against Breast Cancer Campaign

The National NeedleArts Association’s Stitch to WIN Against Breast Cancer Campaign

Brings the needlearts to the 6th Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) March 15, 2006

Before the Stitch to WIN Against Breast Cancer banner was secured to the front of TNNA’s booth, the table was flocked by eager young women — many as young as 20 — wanting to know more. “What is this?” “I’ve never seen anything like this.” “You mean, you’re going to actually teach me to stitch?” “I’ve been looking for something to do while I sit through chemo’ . . . this is perfect!”

The event was the 6th Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer co-sponsored by Living Beyond Breast Cancer, TNNA’s non-profit partner in the campaign, and the Young Survival Coalition and was held February 24 – 26, 2006. Over 650 women— breast cancer survivors, supporters and health professionals — came together in Denver CO to learn valuable information, gather support and share their incredible spirit.

This year, TNNA shared the benefits and joy of needlearts with these courageous women, as well. Throughout the weekend, the Stitch to WIN Against Breast Cancer booth was surrounded by these new stitchers, as they enjoyed learning to knit, crochet, needlepoint and cross stitch during their breaks from the scheduled programming. A few only needed a refresher course as they had learned to stitch as children at their grandmothers’ knees. Most always wanted to know how but had never had the opportunity. Each of them walked away with a smile and a new-found passion for the needlearts.

Many women stopped by the booth just to share their stories about how stitching helped them get through some very difficult times. They talked about the emotional, spiritual and therapeutic benefits of the needlearts – how their knitting or needlepoint kept their fingers nimble and their spirits up during the long hours of treatment.

Local retailers Carole Jacobs of Ewenique Yarns and Denise Seale and twin sister Danielle of Cherry Tree Needlepoint came and brought along volunteers from their shops to help support the event. Joined by Pam Aman, an independent Yarn Sales Rep based in Denver, these TNNA members and customers shared their time and needlearts talents with what seemed to be a never-ending stream of enthusiastic new stitchers. “I’m amazed by the energy and vitality of these courageous young women,” commented Carole. “ . . . and they’re taking to stitching with a real excitement and determination!”

Several of the other exhibitors - organizations and individuals who provide valuable services to breast cancer survivors all over the country – also were excited about what we were offering and have asked to partner with us in their communities. “We really need Stitch to WIN to come to Tampa,” emphasized Stena Campagna, Outreach & FACTors Coordinator of the Comprehensive Breast Cancer Program at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa FL. “This program is perfect for the people we support.” TNNA retailers in each specific area will be contacted and included in the planning of upcoming events.

Stitch to WIN Against Breast Cancer is a campaign created by TNNA to help fight the war against breast cancer through the needlearts. Retailers across the country are holding fundraising events in their own communities to reach existing customers, as well as new consumers, in support of this important cause. Proceeds from these events benefit Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC. org).

TNNA is a non-profit trade organization established in 1974 and is dedicated to the advancement and promotion of needle arts, through trade shows, educational seminars, special events, public relations and professional programs that continue to meet the needs of the industry.

For more information on The National NeedleArts Association (TNNA) please got to www. TNNA. org. Information about Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) can be found at www. LBBC. org

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CamelBak® ‘Official Water Bottle Of’ Campaign Goes Nationwide; Three New Teams Sign Up to Ditch Disposables

CamelBak® ‘Official Water Bottle Of’ Campaign Goes Nationwide; Three New Teams Sign Up to Ditch Disposables

From Los Angeles to Austin, Texas, to Brooklyn, N. Y. -- what started in Northern California as a mini-movement to encourage the use of reusable water bottles, has now gone nationwide.

Petaluma, CA (PRWEB) June 3, 2010

From Los Angeles to Austin, Texas, to Brooklyn, N. Y. -- what started in Northern California as a mini-movement to encourage the use of reusable water bottles, has now gone nationwide.

Three wild and wacky sports teams – the Los Angeles Racing Dragons, the Austin RockStars Handball Club and the Zeus’ Beard Brooklyn Kickball Team – have ditched their disposals as the newest members of CamelBak’s “Official Water Bottle Of” (http://www. camelbak. com/owbo) campaign. The campaign is designed to celebrate the less serious side of sport while underscoring the importance of eliminating plastic water bottle consumption and waste.

Chosen by CamelBak for their unique, if not crazy, take on sporting endeavors, each of the new teams shares a passion for having a good time playing a sport they love while doing something good for the environment.

Meet the newest members:

Los Angeles Racing Dragons (http://www. laracingdragons. org/): Though still relatively unknown, Dragon Boat racing, which originated in China, is one of the fastest growing international sports. The Los Angeles Racing Dragons, who affectionately refer to themselves as LARD, have put fun and family ahead of competition, and they have a loyal following to show for it.

Austin RockStars Handball Club (http://www. austinhandball. info/default. aspx): Though fun is a big part of the lure, the RockStars, who are members of the Texas Team Handball Club, take the sport of American Speed Handball very seriously. This intense team game is extremely fast and aggressive.

Zeus’ Beard (http://brooklynkickball. com/zeusbeard/): Just the thought of kickball brings back memories of good times in the school playground. Well, these big kids from Brooklyn, who play in the co-ed league, definitely know how to have a good time while working up a big thirst – for water during the game and a keg afterwards.

They join previously announced members, the Santa Cruz Derby Girls (http://www. santacruzderbygirls. org/) and San Francisco Sea Lions Underwater Hockey team (http://www. sfuwh. org/), who helped kick off the program in March.

“We love our CamelBak water bottles, which, like us, sometimes take quite a beating during a competition,” said Mike Strong of the Austin RockStars. “We particularly love seeing the look of envy on the eyes of the opposing teams as we stay hydrated with our very own reusable RockStars-logoed bottles.”

CamelBak, which boasts two decades of hydration innovation and leadership, wants this program to highlight the importance of hydration in all fitness activities. It continues to look to partner with passionate, athletic teams and clubs that break free from conventional fitness activities. Teams and clubs that would like to be considered are encouraged to visit www. camelbak. com/owbo (http://www. camelbak. com/owbo) and submit an application.

If chosen, CamelBak will provide BPA-free Better Bottles™ and t-shirts with the team logo, as well as promoting the teams on the CamelBak website and its Facebook Fan Page. As the “Official Water Bottle Of,” CamelBak will have water-carrying rights at the teams’ sanctioned events, so members can enjoy the refreshing health benefits of H2O at every practice and every game.

About CamelBak®
Founded in 1989, CamelBak invented the hands-free hydration category and is the global leader in personal hydration gear. With a mission to continually reinvent and forever change the way people hydrate and perform, CamelBak offers a complete line of technical hydration packs, gear, accessories and aviation / CVC-approved tactical gloves for military forces globally.

With headquarters in Petaluma, CA, a wholly-owned and operated reservoir manufacturing in Mexico and distribution in San Diego, CA, CamelBak designs, tests and engineers its products to perform and last a lifetime. CamelBak is privately held, with products available in 50 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit www. camelbak. com or call 800.767.8725.

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Arizona Eliminates Children's Health Insurance Program; Fallout Will be Felt for Years to Come Predicts Georgetown CCF's Jocelyn Guyer

Arizona Eliminates Children's Health Insurance Program; Fallout Will be Felt for Years to Come Predicts Georgetown CCF's Jocelyn Guyer

Children and families will be harmed for many years to come Arizona's drastic decision to eliminate its Children's Health Insurance Program and cut Medicaid coverage. Jocelyn Guyer, an authority on health coverage and co-director of the Center for Children and Families at Georgetown University's Health Policy Institute, predicts that Arizona will be dealing with the fallout from its short-sighted decision long after the state's budget improves.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) March 20, 2010

Statement by Jocelyn Guyer, Co-Director, Georgetown University's Center for Children and Families

"States throughout the country are facing tough budgets, but Arizona is the only state to make such drastic and short-sighted cuts to its health coverage programs for low and moderate-income families. It is the first state in history to permanently eliminate its Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Its decision to eliminate more than 300,000 people from Medicaid also is unprecedented in recent years."

"Others states have taken advantage of the infusion of federal funds included in the Economic Recovery Act to shelter children and families from the economic storm by maintaining their affordable coverage initiatives. Arizona stands alone in capitulating on its responsibility to help uninsured children and families.
Long after the state's budget situation improves, Arizona will be dealing with the fallout from its short-sighted decision. If children don't get the care they need, it can have lifelong effects on their ability to grow and learn."

Background:

As part of the state’s fiscal year 2011 budget signed into law by Governor Brewer on March 18th, Arizona repealed its CHIP statute, the only state to ever do so. It also made significant reductions in the financing of Medicaid. Together, the cuts are expected to result in almost 350,000 low-income people losing coverage, including about 60,000 children.

The proposed extension of federal fiscal relief in H. R. 4213 in Congress would provide Arizona with funding that could be used to mitigate the cuts. If adopted, the legislation would likely preclude the state from scaling back eligibility for Medicaid, and state policymakers could decide to use some of the funding to preserve Arizona’s CHIP program, known as KidsCare.

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Big Boy Aims to Please a New Generation of Youngsters

Big Boy Aims to Please a New Generation of Youngsters

"The Boy's" brand new kids menu, coming July 14, gives his littlest customers a new twist on all the food and fun they love and their parents all the quality and value they've come to expect of Big Boy.

Warren, Mich. (PRWEB) July 18, 2008

For decades, Big Boy (http://www. bigboy. com) has been a favorite mealtime destination for children wanting good food and good fun. “The Boy’s” brand new kids menu, coming July 14, gives his littlest customers a new twist on all the food and fun they love and their parents all the quality and value they’ve come to expect of Big Boy.

“It wasn’t so long ago that the parents bringing their children to Big Boy today were children themselves, asking their parents to take them to Big Boy,” said Tony Michaels, CEO, Big Boy Restaurants International LLC. “Kids have always loved Big Boy and we love their enthusiasm.”
A bright, cheerful placemat-style menu replaces the comic book theme of the old menu and for the first time, features full-color photos of several entrees. Different games and puzzles will alternate on the back of the menu throughout the year. A separate comic book will still be available for children who want them and full meals will still come with a fun toy.

New menu items include chicken and cheese quesadillas, “Bosco Stix,” and buttery noodles. Parents seeking healthier options for their children can steer them towards the new “Kidz Smart Start” oatmeal, yogurt and apple slice breakfast or the grilled chicken dippers or wrap at lunch or dinner.

Old favorites like hot dogs, “Spaghetti Spaghetti” and Kraft macaroni and cheese are still available, as are classic sides like French fries, onion rings or Big Boy's (http://www. bigboy. com) famous soup and salad bar. New, healthier side choices include sliced apples and strawberry yogurt.

“We’re honored by the loyalty parents, and especially children, continue to show Big Boy and are so excited to share this new menu with a new generation of the Big Boy family,” Michaels said. 

Headquartered in Warren, Michigan, Big Boy Restaurants (http://www. bigboy. com) International LLC is the exclusive worldwide franchisor of more than 455 Big Boy Restaurants in the United States and Japan. Visit us at http://www. bigboy. com (http://www. bigboy. com).

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House Passes Allergen Labeling Bill Plain English’ Ingredient Labels Will Benefit Millions of Americans

House Passes Allergen Labeling Bill Plain English’ Ingredient Labels Will Benefit Millions of Americans

Congress has passed food labeling legislation, to require the top 8 allergens to be listed on labels. The bill will benefit the 2 million Americans with celiac disease, and 11 million with food allergies.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) July 22, 2004

Today the House of Representatives put the needs of consumers first by requiring food manufacturers to list the top eight allergens on food labels. The new provisions, part of the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA), will ensure that persons with celiac disease and food allergies can read ingredient statements and easily determine if the product is safe to eat.

The American Celiac Task Force applauds the House leadership for recognizing the needs of consumers with life-threatening health conditions, and promptly approving this legislation. Under FALCPA, the top eight food allergens -- milk, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, Crustacean shellfish, soy, and wheat – will be listed on product labels by their common name. The bipartisan sponsorship of Senators Judd Gregg (NH) and Edward Kennedy (MA), and Representatives Nita Lowey (NY), and James Greenwood (PA), lead the bill to passage.

Rep. Lowey explains, "With no treatment for celiac disease, the only alternative is to follow a strict gluten-free diet -- a difficult task considering that food ingredient statements are written for scientists, not consumers. When struggling to determine which foods are healthy, celiac sufferers should have adequate, clear information at their fingertips.”

For the estimated 2.2 million Americans who suffer from celiac disease, an inherited autoimmune disorder, the bill provides an additional benefit. It requires the Food and Drug Administration to issue final regulations defining “gluten-free” by January 2008. The rules would also set out guidelines for the voluntary labeling of products as ‘gluten-free.’ Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that is triggered by eating the protein gluten, which is found in the grains wheat, rye, and barley. There is no cure for the disease, but it can be controlled through strict avoidance of foods and products that contain gluten.

The bill has clear benefits for food manufacturers, too. “Manufacturers will find the activity on their consumer hot lines decreasing dramatically as they ‘tell all’ on their labels. Full disclosure will make life much easier for everyone not to mention the goodwill this conveys to our respective customer bases”, according to Beth Hillson, a celiac and owner of the Gluten Free Pantry, which is dedicated to manufacturing and selling gluten-free products.

Market shares continue to grow for mainstream companies, which began labeling for allergens years ago. “As a manufacturer, we recognize that there is an extra cost and effort involved in making sure all packaging meets the new labeling requirements. We know from first hand experience it is well worth the effort," said Max Lapin, co-owner and founder of PhillySwirl, a novelty ice cream company, in Tampa, Florida.

Just weeks ago, an independent consensus panel on celiac disease, convened by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), highlighted the need for standards for gluten-free food, and for national food labeling, further validating the need for FALCPA.

About the American Celiac Task Force

The American Celiac Task Force (ACTF) was established in March 2003 to provide leadership on public policy issues affecting those with celiac disease, an inherited autoimmune disorder affecting children and adults. Members of the ACTF represent the celiac research centers, national support groups, and food manufacturers, print media, and service industry. For more information, please visit the ACTF website at www. celiaccenter. org/taskforce. asp (http://www. celiaccenter. org/taskforce. asp) or call 703-622-3331. 

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