extrarealty: May 2006

Wednesday, May 31, 2006

New Book Helps Teens and Adults with Down Syndrome Enjoy Long and Healthy Lives

Now that today’s generation of teens and adults with Down syndrome can expect to enjoy a longer lifespan, their families and caregivers will want to help ensure their good health. The new book, The Guide to Good Health for Teens & Adults with Down Syndrome, covers the complete scope of heath care and wellness needs and is written by doctors who have treated thousands of patients with Down syndrome. Given that October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, this is a perfect book to announce to your audience.

Bethesda, MD (Vocus) October 14, 2010

New book: The Guide to Good Health for Teens & Adults with Down Syndrome

The Guide to Good Health for Teens & Adults with Down Syndrome presents the gold standard of health and wellness care that all families, caregivers, and medical professionals should aspire to.

Written by Drs. Chicoine and McGuire, it’s the companion book to the highly acclaimed Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome (Woodbine House, 2006). Both of these comprehensive resources are the culmination of the authors’ experiences serving the health needs of over 4500 people with Down syndrome since 1992 at the well-respected Adult Down Syndrome Center at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in suburban Chicago.

In this new book, Drs. Chicoine and McGuire provide invaluable insight into what health problems are more common in their patients, and how medical issues can "present" differently in people with Down syndrome. In a clear, empathetic style, they discuss how to promote a healthy lifestyle to prevent problems, and how to recognize health problems early on to ensure appropriate care and the best outcome. The Guide to Good Health is a resource families and caregivers can refer to over and over again, whether it’s to find strategies to get a teen or adult to cooperate with treatment, or to consider if a symptom is being misdiagnosed or misunderstood.

Key topics include:
Characteristics of Down syndrome that can affect health care More commonly occurring medical issues The connection between mental & physical health Dealing with hospitalizations Long term health and well being throughout the lifespan Advance directives and end of life issues Specific medical conditions (ranging from skin and nail problems, eye, nose and throat issues, and cardiac concerns, to thyroid disorder, diabetes, Alzheimer disease, and sleep problems)

For each condition, the authors discuss symptoms, the diagnostic process, and treatment options, and provide abundant case studies throughout.

Publication Details:
ISBN: 978-1-890627-89-8 Publication Date: September 2010
Format: Paperback Length: 392 pages
Size: 7" x 10" Price: $29.95

Praise:
"Drs. Chicoine and McGuire have created a must-read book for families and health care providers who care for adults with Down syndrome. This accessible and encyclopedic work will always be on my shelf. An essential guide to caring for adults with Down syndrome, it covers the latest of the medical literature as well as indispensable pearls from their 18 years of clinical experience."
-Peter Bulova, M. D.
Medical Director of the University of Pittsburgh Adult Down Syndrome Center

“*This extremely informative volume for DS caregivers should have a place in all consumer health libraries serving patrons with DS.”
-Library Journal (*starred review), September 2010

Note:
Under current consideration by Library Journal for their Best Books 2010, Top Ten List

To request a review copy or an interview with the authors:
Contact the publisher

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Tuesday, May 30, 2006

National Scoop The Poop Week

There are environmental and health risks when you don't pick up after your pet

(PRWEB) March 13, 2004

With the winter thaw past and spring time almost upon us it is time to think about picking up all the dog waste that has been left behind. Staring the day after "National Sense of Smell Day" (April 26)comes "National Scoop the Poop week"(April 27 - May 3). With the popularity of dogs increasing so has the problems of dog waste. Most city dwellers have seen and perhaps even smelled, a winters' accumulation of dog waste in such common areas as school yards, parks, alleys and even on sidewalks. With so many dog owners not cleaning up it has become more than a minor inconvenience. In addtion to being unsightly, canine waste not only attacks our senses with offensive odors, but attracts rodents and insects (which carry their own diseases), and worse, leaves humans and their dogs vulnerable to the threat of salmonella, worms and parasites who unknowingly come into contact with the waste.

There are not only potential health risks involved but also environmental issues that need to be addressed. When dog waste is not picked up and properly disposed of, it can wash into nearby bodies of water or carried by runoff into lakes and streams, untreated dog waste can become a significant source of runoff pollution.

A second environmental issue to consider is the use of plastic bags when picking up after our dogs. Plastic takes on average 300 years to degrade. Plastic bags that are used also tend to end up in municipality sewer systems, blocking the system. There are now many biodegradable alternatives avaiable.

The Centers for Disease Control recommends cleaning up after your pet at least once a week.

Taking precautionary safety measures and disposing of your dogs waste can prevent infections in both humans and their dogs.

Diane Rossi, owner of Have Doggie, We'll Doo! a professional canine waste management company in Chicago says "consider these numbers - 4 tons of dog waste from 200,000 dogs ends up on the streets of Paris on a daily basis". Two - three days of accumulation from 100 dogs would contribute enough bacteria to temporarily close 120 square miles of beaches.

For Biodegradable bags, service or educational matarial please contact;

Diane Rossi - 773-286-4727

Www. masterscoopers. com

Diane@masterscoopers. com

Sunday, May 28, 2006

WIRED NextFest 2007 Education Day to Inspire 9,000 Students to Embrace Math, Science and Technology

Special guests include Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, astronaut Barbara Morgan and the Endeavor space shuttle crew.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 30, 2007

WIRED NextFest 2007 Education Day will open its doors free-of-charge to nearly 9,000 4th-12th graders and their teachers on September 13th. By providing a glimpse of more than 150 future technologies in entertainment, sustainability, healthcare, transportation and more, Education Day will inspire students to pursue careers in math, science and technology when building their futures.

The Opening Ceremony will be hosted by WIRED Editor-in-Chief Chris Anderson and Publisher Drew Schutte. Special guests will include astronaut Barbara Morgan, the first teacher in space, and the entire STS-188 Endeavor space shuttle crew, which completed NASA’s most recent mission to the International Space Station in August 2007. The astronauts will interact with the students, answer questions and encourage them to reach for the moon. In addition, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is scheduled to appear to emphasize the importance of science and technology to students’ futures.

The Opening Ceremony will be followed by an X PRIZE Foundation announcement of its largest prize yet. Joining with an internationally-recognized partner, this "New X PRIZE" will motivate and inspire new generations, much like the previous ANSARI X PRIZE. For more information, please visit www. xprize. org.

Education Day is made possible by sponsor Northrop Grumman Foundation, partnering with LA Unified School District, Los Angeles County Office of Education, LA’s BEST and After School All–Stars program.

WHEN: Thursday, September 13th, 2007
Education Day / 9:00am – 1:00pm / LA Convention Center
Opening Ceremony / 10:00am – 10:30am / South Hall Plaza (outside)
X PRIZE Announcement / 10:30am – 11:00am / South Halls, J&K

WHERE: WIRED NextFest
Los Angeles Convention Center
1202 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015

For more information, please contact: Asa Fenton at +1 415-365-0482 or asa. fenton @ bitepr. com

To register for WIRED NextFest 2007, please visit: http://www. wirednextfest. com/inform/press_registration. php (http://www. wirednextfest. com/inform/press_registration. php)

ABOUT WIRED NextFest 2007
WIRED NextFest 2007 builds on the success of the previous three years, where the four-day festival attracted more than 100,000 attendees combined in New York (2006), Chicago (2005) and San Francisco (2004). The event brings together innovations from inventors and research and development labs from around the world for both children and adults alike. Staged in thematic pavilions covering more than 150,000 square feet in the Los Angeles Convention Center, the exhibition will feature advances in communication, design, entertainment, energy, the environment, exploration, medicine/health, robotics, security and transportation. Please visit: www. wirednextfest. com.

ABOUT the Northrop Grumman Foundation
The Northrop Grumman Foundation is primarily focused on supporting diverse and sustainable programs that improve the educational experience for students, especially in the subjects of literacy, math, science and technology. Please visit www. northropgrumman. com or call 1 888-478-5478.

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Friday, May 26, 2006

New ACTion Assessment and Planning Tool Helps Companies Launch Worksite Wellness Programs, Avoid Common Pitfalls

While wellness programs sound like a great idea, most companies’ efforts to implement wellness programs are doomed before they even start. The reason is simple: lack of preplanning. Other obstacles that impede successful implementation of worksite wellness programs include lack of employee interest, insufficient staff resources, and the inability to elicit the support of upper management. ACI Specialty Benefits is now eliminating these risk factors with ACTion – a unique six-step assessment and preparedness tool that identifies an organization’s readiness level and ultimately brings wellness from a “good idea” to a successful reality. Today’s announcement is listed below.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) April 30, 2008

Most companies’ wellness (http://www. acispecialtybenefits. com) programs are doomed from the start, largely due to a lack of pre-planning. ACI Specialty Benefits is using a revolutionary approach to wellness with ACTion – a six-step assessment and preparedness tool that identifies an organization’s readiness level and equips it to avoid the common obstacles that prevent such programs from becoming a successful reality.

“So many efforts to implement wellness program fail before even getting off the ground,” says Dr. Ann D. Clark, founder and CEO of ACI Specialty Benefits. “I always hear ‘What about the ROI?’ or ‘How do we know this will work for us?’ but what people are really saying is, ‘I don’t know if we’re ready for wellness.’”

A recent National Worksite Health Promotion Survey reports that five obstacles impede successful implementations of worksite wellness (http://www. acispecialtybenefits. com) programs: Lack of employee interest; insufficient staff resources; inadequate funds; failure to engage high-risk employees; and the inability to elicit the support of upper management.

“Preplanning is the focus of ACTion,” Dr. Clark adds. “ACI is excited to help organizations define their wellness goals, create a customized plan to reach those goals, and ultimately implement a fool-proof wellness plan tailored to the values of the target population and workplace culture.”

With six simple yet effective steps -– Awareness, Contemplation, Testing, Initiation, Outcome, and Next step -– ACTion creates a climate for change, a desire for change and a measurable, sustainable willingness to change. The first three steps assess leadership’s buy-in, the organization’s history of change behavior, corporate culture and values, with key metrics (http://www. acispecialtybenefits. com) to measure program efficacy. The final three steps then focus on program specifics and internal branding, marketing and promotion for the program.

Moving forward with a timeline, outlined goals, and expected outcomes is key, says Dr. Clark. “With all of these components in place, a corporation will attain a long-standing and successful wellness program.”

“Change is a process, not an event,” says Danelle Pereira, ACI’s Wellness Director. The ACTion system is based on a model of change originally developed by renowned behavioral scientist Prochaska. This model has been the basis for developing effective interventions to promote health behavior change. It has been successfully applied to a wide range of problem behaviors including smoking cessation, exercise, alcohol abuse and stress management, among others. ACI Specialty Benefits’ model of change at an organizational level insures wellness interventions match the specific needs of an organization.

About ACI Specialty Benefits:
ACI Specialty Benefits provides Employee Assistance Programs (http://www. acispecialtybenefits. com), Wellness, Work/life, Concierge and Crisis Support services to corporations worldwide. In 2006, ACI ranked among the nation’s Top Ten list of EAP providers by Business Insurance and Workforce Management magazine. Established in 1983, ACI grew to international prominence serving more than 1.5 million people world-wide. For more information, visit www. acispecialtybenefits. com

Media Contact: Laura McDermott
Phone: (800) 932-0034 x 207
Email: lmcdermott(at)acispecialtybenefits. com

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

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Tribe Mediterranean Foods Introduces First Nationally Distributed Organic Hummus

Continuing to innovate the hummus industry, Tribe Mediterranean Foods, a leading trendsetter in the rapidly growing Mediterranean food category and creators of America's favorite hummus, introduced the industry's first nationally distributed Organic Hummus. Certified as USDA organic by Quality Assurance International (QAI), Tribe's Organic Hummus provides retailers with a tasty, high-quality product from a trusted name-brand manufacturer. QAI certifies up to 70 percent of U. S. organic products and is a trusted name in the organic certification industry.

Taunton, Mass. (PRWEB) May 18, 2007

Tribe will initially introduce four Organic Hummus flavors for retail grocery in 8 oz containers -- Classic, Roasted Garlic, Sweet Roasted Red Peppers and Cracked Chili Peppers. The products will retail for an MSRP of $3.49. In conjunction, Tribe is introducing the industry's first Organic Hummus Party Trays in six different flavors. Tribe's Organic Party Trays come in two varieties and features 3/6oz varieties of organic hummus in each tray. The first Organic Hummus Party Tray includes 6 ounces of Classic, Roasted Garlic and Sweet Roasted Red Peppers. The second Organic Hummus Party Tray will contain Tribe's Forty Spices, Zesty Lemon and Cracked Chili Peppers. Made from the finest ingredients, Tribe's Organic Hummus has an industry leading 80-day shelf life from the date of production.

The North American organic foods market continues to sizzle and will reach the $20 billion mark within the next few years, according to the Organic Trade Association. The growth in the market can be attributed to increased supply in fresh produce, as well as an emerging organic market in frozen products, beverages, confectionary and ready-to-eat foods.

"Consumers are seeking out and purchasing organic foods at a record pace," said Rick Schaffer, VP of Sales and Marketing for Tribe Mediterranean Foods. "Our Organic Hummus line is certified organic by QAI and gives our retailers the ability to stock their deli cases with a trusted organic brand and attract consumers that demand high-quality, organic products."

Tribe distributes nationally to retailers, wholesalers and foodservice establishments throughout the U. S., Canada and Mexico. Tribe's Organic Hummus suggested MSRP for an 8 ounce container is between $3.49 - $3.79 per unit.

Tribe's organic hummus products are USDA certified organic, are trans-fat free, gluten-free, preservative-free, GMO-free, non-dairy, certified Kosher, vegan friendly and contain no saturated fats, cholesterol or hydrogenated oils. All Tribe Organic hummus products have an industry-leading 80-day shelf life and undergo the most stringent quality assurance procedures in the industry.

About Tribe Mediterranean Foods
Based in Taunton, Massachusetts, Tribe Mediterranean Foods creates and distributes a highly popular line of Mediterranean food products that includes several flavors of hummus, tahini, tabouli and baba ganoush. Known for their flavorful and healthy qualities, Mediterranean foods have taken the United States by storm thanks, in large part, to the Tribe brand. In 1994 Tribe became category leader of hummus in America, and is largely responsible for the more than tenfold increase of U. S. hummus sales through 1997. As a result, Tribe's products are prominently displayed on store shelves from coast to coast throughout North America.

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ADVOCATE Radiology Billing and Reimbursement Specialists Announces Contracts With Six Imaging Centers and Hospital Based Radiology Clients in Ohio, Kentucky and California

ADVOCATE Radiology Billing and Reimbursement Specialists announced today that six prominent imaging centers and radiology groups have signed contracts for billing services that combined are expected to generate more than $1 million in annual revenue for the company.

Powell, OH (PRWEB) November 20, 2007

ADVOCATE (http://www. radadvocate. com) Radiology Billing and Reimbursement Specialists, based in Powell, Ohio announced today that six prominent imaging centers and radiology groups have signed contracts for billing services that combined are expected to generate more than $1 million in annual revenue for the company.

Precision Radiology, Inc., Sandusky, Ohio, Kentucky Imaging Center, Lexington Kentucky, MRICenters, Torrance CA, Parkview Imaging, Santa Monica, CA, Ohio Diagnostic Imaging, Cleveland, Ohio and a National MRI Centers, Encino CA., each have signed contracts for billing services to be provided by ADVOCATE. ADVOCATE will provide an extensive range of services to each client, including coding, billing, accounts receivable management and physician education, as well as billing-related management and administration.

ADVOCATE (http://www. radadvocate. com) is excited to announce our association with these premier practices," said Kirk W. Reinitz, CPA, President / CEO of ADVOCATE. "This demonstrates confidence in the client-service focus of ADVOCATE and our proven ability to achieve exceptional results."

ADVOCATE is a leading billing and reimbursement company focused on the professional and imaging center segments of the US radiology health care market. ADVOCATE assists radiology physician practice groups, and imaging centers increase revenue, improve cash flow, and enhance compliance. ADVOCATE customers maximize appropriate reimbursement, reduce denials, decrease outstanding accounts receivables and improve the management reporting for their overall organization.

ADVOCATE's proven management techniques have resulted in a 12.7% average annual increase in client revenue. ADVOCATE's unique specialized management approach and customized software have created a radiology billing option that is unmatched in most markets. ADVOCATE's advanced software development can actually prevent denials from occurring in the future.

When ADVOCATE (http://www. radadvocate. com) applies its knowledge and proprietary techniques to a new client, prior revenue losses are reversed due to the controls inherent in the ADVOCATE approach to radiology billing. The ADVOCATE result is consistently superior revenue results.

For more information, visit www. radadvocate. com

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Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Avectra Selected by AlwaysOn as an OnDemand Top 100 Winner

Association management software innovator recognized for creating new opportunities in cloud computing and SaaS

McLean, VA (Vocus) April 9, 2010

Avectra, the leading provider of association management software, announced today that it has been chosen by AlwaysOn as one of the OnDemand Top 100 winners.

Inclusion in the OnDemand 100 signifies leadership amongst industry peers and recognizes game-changing approaches and technologies that are likely to disrupt existing markets and entrenched players. Avectra was selected by the AlwaysOn editorial team and industry experts spanning the globe based on a set of five criteria: innovation, market potential, commercialization, stakeholder value and media buzz.

Avectra and the OnDemand Top 100 companies will be honored at AlwaysOn’s OnDemand event on April 19, 2010, at Hewlett-Packard’s Worldwide Headquarters in Palo Alto, Calif.

“As the digital information created by businesses continues to explode at astronomical rates, the need to store, manage, analyze and share this information is becoming extremely challenging,” said Tony Perkins, founder and editor of AlwaysOn. “We congratulate this year’s OnDemand 100 for providing the technology platforms and services needed to manage and leverage this new era of information complexity and overload.”

The OnDemand 100 winners were selected from among hundreds of other technology companies nominated by investors, bankers, journalists and industry insiders. The AlwaysOn editorial team conducted a rigorous three-month selection process to finalize the 2010 list.

“Inclusion in this distinguished list confirms how innovative our on-demand association management software solutions are,” said Richard Davis, chief executive officer for Avectra. “While we’re honored by the recognition, we’re even more excited about how our technology creates success for our association clients.”

A full list of all the OnDemand Top 100 winners can be found on the AlwaysOn website.

About Avectra

For the last 16 years, Avectra has been translating our clients’ needs into market-leading association management software – whether our clients serve members by the hundreds or hundreds of thousands. Our 100% Web-based technology integrates data with business processes and then automates it, so our clients can engage members, provide access to all of their resources and get more done. Each of our solutions is continually refined by the user community, ensuring that we have the features our clients need to run their businesses and lead their industries. With ongoing, automatic upgrades that won’t disrupt service or incur additional costs, we keep our clients current with the latest technology. Avectra is headquartered in McLean, Va., with a regional office in Chicago. Avectra is backed by Sterling Partners.

To explore the netFORUM family of products, please visit www. avectra. com, or call 800-858-8272.

About Sterling Partners

Sterling Partners is a leading private equity firm with more than 25 years of experience partnering with entrepreneurs to build market-leading businesses and generate superior returns. With approximately $4 billion of assets under management, Sterling invests growth capital in industries with positive long-term trends and provides ongoing support to management through a dedicated team of industry veterans, operators, strategy experts and human capital professionals. Sterling Partners is a leader in education, healthcare and business services and is co-headquartered in Chicago and Baltimore. For more information, please visit www. sterlingpartners. com.

About AlwaysOn

AlwaysOn is the leading business media brand networking the Global Silicon Valley. AlwaysOn helped ignite the social media revolution in early 2003 when it launched the AlwaysOn network. In 2004, it became the first media brand to socially network its online readers and event attendees. AlwaysOn’s preeminent executive event series includes the Summit at Stanford, OnMedia, OnHollywood, Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic, OnDemand, Venture Summit Silicon Valley, Venture Summit East, GoingGreen Silicon Valley, GoingGreen East and GoingGreen Europe. The AlwaysOn network and live event series continue to lead the industry by empowering its readers, event participants, sponsors and advertisers like no other media brand.

Media Contacts:

Ray van Hilst, Avectra
(703) 506-7158
Rvanhilst(at)avectra(dot)com

Jodi Broadwater, Avectra
(703) 506-7169
Jbroadwater(at)avectra(dot)com

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Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel is Voted on of the World's Best Hotels

Jumeirah Carlton Tower hotel has been voted one of the best hotels in the world by Condé Nast Traveller magazine

(PRWEB) January 1, 2011

Jumeirah Carlton Tower, the luxury Knightsbridge hotel, has been voted as one of the world's best hotels in Condé Nast Traveller magazine's seventh annual Gold List - one of only three UK hotels to be recognised for outstanding service.

The panel of judges cited the hotel's above and beyond service as the outstanding feature that propelled the hotel onto the Gold List. Feedback from the panel noted the Knightsbridge hotel (http://www. jumeirah. com/en/Hotels-and-Resorts/Destinations/London/Jumeirah-Carlton-Tower/) staff are willing to go that extra mile, from preparing a private meal for two in the gardens of Cadogan Square to setting up cooking lessons with the chef.

Chosen by the magazine's editors and travel experts, the Gold List is a definitive guide to the top hotels worldwide, with properties judged on six criteria - ambience and design, location, food, rooms, leisure facilities and service.

Commenting on the accolade, Derek Picot, regional vice president in Europe for Jumeirah said: "This is an exceptional achievement and I'm incredibly proud of my entire team who all deserve congratulations for the part they have played. It is testimony to our ongoing commitment to offer the very best in luxury hospitality and a great way to prepare for the hotel's 50th anniversary in 2011."

The 5 star hotel in London (http://www. jumeirah. com/en/Hotels-and-Resorts/Destinations/London/Jumeirah-Carlton-Tower/) combines first-class service and facilities, including 216 luxurious rooms and suites, its own premier health and beauty centre - The Peak Health Club and Spa – plus an array of gastronomic delights. Guests can enjoy dinner in the renowned Rib Room restaurant, afternoon tea in the elegant Chinoiserie, a choice of energizing smoothies and healthy buffet lunch option in the Club Room and Champagne and mouthwatering oriental snacks in the decadent GILT Cocktail Lounge. What's more, it's perfectly placed in one of London's most exclusive fashion districts - Sloane Street - and surrounded by designer boutiques and world-renowned department stores including Harvey Nichols and Harrods.

About Jumeirah Group:
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a world-class portfolio of hotels and resorts. Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts includes the Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah The Meydan and Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Dubai luxury hotel (http://www. jumeirah. com/en/Hotels-and-Resorts/Destinations/Dubai/Burj-Al-Arab/); Jumeirah Carlton Tower and Jumeirah Lowndes luxury hotel in London (http://www. jumeirah. com/en/Hotels-and-Resorts/Destinations/London/Jumeirah-Carlton-Tower/); and Jumeirah Essex House luxury hotel in New York. Jumeirah Group also runs the luxury serviced residences brand Jumeirah Living; the spa brand Talise; Jumeirah Restaurants; Wild Wadi Waterpark; The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management; and Sirius, its global loyalty programme. Jumeirah Group has recently unveiled Venu Hotels, a contemporary lifestyle hotel brand.

Press Contact:
Mia Hedman
Director of Corporate Communications
Jumeirah Group Corporate Communications
PO Box 214159
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
+971 4 3647974
Http://www. jumeirah. com

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PondFilter. com to Become a Source for All Pond Filtration Needs

E-tailer PondFilter. com focuses on the filtration needs of pond owners all over the United States by offering a tremendous selection of top brand products and insightful information used to create effective and efficient pond filter systems.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) February 1, 2010

Online retailer PondFilter. com bursts onto the scene with the focus of providing all the product and information a pond owner needs to construct an efficient pond filter system in their pond or water garden.

In the pond community, it is no secret that filtration is the most critical component of a healthy pond. The people at PondFilter. com are growing out a website that will singularly focus around providing the best in pond filter and filter related products, like pond pumps (http://www. pondfilter. com/pondpumps. aspx), so that consumers can find everything they need in one store.

Additionally, the site plans on becoming a library of sorts for information, articles and other content centered around constructing a pond filter system and how to identify the proper components needed to build a filter system.

“We feel like the area of filtration in ponds and water gardens is something that a singular focus should be applied to. First time and even seasoned pond people are always looking for new information, latest technology and other resources to help them improve their current system,” states a rep from PondFilter. com. “We have lofty goals of having the largest selection and best prices on pond filter supplies of any store on the internet. We also have plans in place to develop one of the most robust learning centers for pond filter information anywhere. We just want customers to feel like they are making the best decision for their pond.”

At present the company offers a full line of pond filters (http://www. pondfilter. com/), both submersible and external, along with a wide array of pond pumps to match up with the filters. The store currently is working on adding many other brands and sizes of filters that should be in stock and available for the annual spring clean up and maintenance that most pond owners do each year.

PondFilter. com also offer manual filtration tools like nets, brushes and skimmers to help remove debris and other floating waste that is not normally removed by a filter, as well as an array of water treatments to assist in the filtration process. Items like pond bacteria, barley extract, dyes, conditioners and even various filter media are all available.

For more information or to find out more about these pond supplies from PondFilter. com, call 1-800-422-9714 or visit www. PondFilter. com.

About Pond Filter, LLC
Pond Filter, LLC, through its website www. pondfilter. com is an online retailer of products and supplies directly related to the filtration needs of ponds and water gardens. The store has a goal of becoming THE place on the internet for products and information regarding the construction and improvement of pond filter systems.

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New Fast Eddy's by Cookshack Smoker Oven Has a 300 Lbs. Capacity and Rolls into Buildings Through a Double Door

Cookshack, Inc. launches its newest, and smallest rotisserie model, smoker in its Fast Eddy's by Cookshack line of 100% wood burning smoker ovens for the commercial and competition markets.

Ponca City, Oklahoma (PRWEB) May 23, 2007

It's a dilemma faced by many barbecue restaurants and caterers: How to get that big pit into the building. The new Fast Eddy's by Cookshack Model FEC300, with a 300 lb. capacity, solves that problem. The 100% wood burning pit is is 49.25" wide and 80.5" tall and will roll right through a double door.

"We know that most people are working in existing buildings and how impossible it is to move big pits in and out, so we came up with this solution. By placing two of the FEC300's side by side with left and right facing doors, the restaurateur has a 600 lb. capacity without tearing out part of the building," says Ed "Fast Eddy" Maurin, inventor of the FEC line of 100% wood burning smokers and championship barbecue cook.

Kansas City Meat Processor Praises FEC300 as Economical

Bichelmeyer Meats has been a Kansas City meat institution since 1890, and have been using FEC100's since they bought an original model from Eddy in the late 1990's. They recently added the first FEC300 made for sale to their arsenal of smokers, and they are enthusiastic about the results. Says Matt Bichelmeyer, "The FEC300 is great, in it we do the meats that we've always produced, but we now can do them better. It produces a nicer product in color, tenderness and taste. We do Slim Jims, Beef Jerky, and 12 kinds of Sausage in it, as well as smoked pork loin and pork chops. It's proved to be a very valuable piece of equipment. It's actually put more money in our pocket, especially when you look at the cost of fuel. The cost of burning gas vs burning pellets has been unreal. It's much more economical to smoke with the pellet burners.

Put It On A Trailer And Take It On The Road!

Cookshack's competition and catering customers have made the FEC line of custom trailer configurations their choice for moving their smokers from place to place. The FEC300 is no exception. In addition to the usual trailer features, the FEC300 trailer has room for an optional 65x12x12" Delta toolbox. The toolbox will easily hold two 20 lb. bags of wood pellets, three 5 lb. jars of Cookshack barbecue spices, and a gallon of Cookshack barbecue sauce, with room left over for other supplies for the caterer or competitor.

The FEC300 has five rotating rotisserie racks, with three removable shelves per rack. Shelves can be configured for slabs of ribs or larger cuts of meat by removing one or more shelves.

Meets or Exceeds Air Quality Standards

As urban areas crack down on smoke, the FEC line continues to gain in popularity because of the smokers' ability to add perfect smoke flavor to meats without putting a large volume of smoke in the air. The food grade heat-compressed wood pellets used by the FEC smokers produce a clean smoke that gives excellent flavor and meets standards imposed by health departments.

Fast Eddy's Smokers Take Teams to the Winners Circle

Like its big brothers Fast Eddy's by Cookshack Models FEC100, FEC500, and FEC750, the FEC300 turns out a superior product. Just look at the winners on the competition circuit. Two of the reigning world champion teams cooked on a Fast Eddy's to win. Team cancersuckschicago. com took Grand Champion at the prestigious Jack Daniels contest in 2006, and Hot Knots, cooking for the first time on an FEC100, walked off with the World's Grand Championship at the 2007 Houston Livestock World Championship Bar-B-Que Contest. Britain's Mad Cow team won the 2004 Jack Daniels Grand Championship cooking on an FEC.

Where to See the FEC300

The first public showing of the FEC300 is scheduled for the National Restaurant Association Restaurant Hotel-Motel Show held in McCormick Place, Chicago, IL,
May 19, 2007 - May 22, 2007, Cookshack exhibit booth #1585. Inventor Ed "Fast Eddy" Maurin will be on site as will Cookshack CEO Stuart Powell, National Sales Manager John Shiflet, and Frank Terranova, MCFE, of Johnson & Wales University.

The FEC300 will appear during the summer at the Texas Restaurant Assocation trade show in June and the Florida Restaurant Assocation trade show in August. Call 1-800-423-0698 for details.

Cookshack Barbecue Equipment

Cookshack manufactures smoker ovens for commercial, home, and competition use under the brand names of Cookshack and Fast Eddy's by Cookshack. Cookshack has an industry-wide reputation for its high quality products and exceptional customer service. The company has been in business for over 40 years and ships its products worldwide. Cookshack is privately held and is located in Oklahoma. Commercial equipment is NSF approved and UL listed; most stainless steel models are USDA approved. Residential equipment is UL listed. Made in the USA.

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Monday, May 22, 2006

Smallpox Vaccine to Be Developed by MDM Group's Biodefense Division

SANTA CLARA, CA (PRWEB) August 6, 2005

MDM Group, Inc. (OTC. PK: MDDM) advises that its Biodefense Division is finalizing agreements to develop a novel vaccine for smallpox designed for safe public immunization to counter bioterrorism.

Currently available smallpox vaccines use modified live vaccinia virus that are time intensive in their application. They are also not considered safe for use in certain segments of the population, especially those with skin diseases, immune disorders, HIV, and pregnant or lactating mothers.

In addition, the FDA requires a "Black Box" (serious danger) warning on a large proportion of the currently available doses of smallpox vaccine due to concerns about occurrence of heart toxicity called acute myopericarditis in healthy individuals.

Smallpox is a top priority on the U. S. Centers for Disease Control bioterrorism threat list. Smallpox was declared eradicated in 1980 and the last outbreak in the U. S. was in 1949. Although the official repositories of the virus are maintained under high security in the United States and Russia, there is concern that terrorists may have access to smallpox virus that could be used as a bioweapon. If this happened, many people could become seriously ill as smallpox is highly contagious and virulent and as many as 30% of those infected could die as there is no known cure - if the hemorrhagic or flat smallpox variants were to be used the death rates could be as great as 95-99%.

MDM Vice President, Ed Stephen, stated that the new vaccine is expected to be safe in all population segments as well as be effective against all strains of pox viruses by the nature of the proprietary component selection process. He further advised that the Company expects to announce further details of the project and agreements during the course of the coming week.

MDM Group's Biodefense Division is focused on discovery of and rapid development of vaccines and other countermeasures to support the Homeland Defense requirements of the United States government and its citizens as well as those in other countries.

MDM Group's business interests are focused on the Security, Biodefense and Homeland Security industries.

Safe Harbor Statement

The information in this release, other than historical information, may be considered forward-looking statements within the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Projection and other forward-looking statements and management expectations regarding future events and/or financial performance of the Company -- although given in good faith -- are inherently uncertain and actual events and/or results may differ materially.

SOURCE: MDM Group, Inc

For further information see: http://www. mdmgroupinc. com (http://www. mdmgroupinc. com)

MDM Group is featured on www. Homelanddefensestocks. com a global investment research portal for defense and security.

Contact:

MDM Group, Inc.

Trevor Ruehs

866-894-3910

Contact via http://www. marketwire. com/mw/emailprcntct? id=AA4DC40F2B9D7223 (http://www. marketwire. com/mw/emailprcntct? id=AA4DC40F2B9D7223)

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Friday, May 19, 2006

Martial Art and Karate Can Help Children With ADD / ADHD

Martial Art and Karate can help Children with ADD / ADHD. Classes available in Windsor, Belle River and Tecumseh ON

Windsor Ontario (PRWEB) November 20, 2005

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) affects up to 5 percent of all North American children ages 5-18, according to Sports Illustrated For Kids writer Rose Kennedy.

Furthermore, estimates range from one to four million youngsters take Ritalin, the drug of choice in treating ADD and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

One conclusion drawn from numerous studies is that children diagnosed with ADD or ADHD are more successful in structured activities.

ABC News correspondent Karen Chase writes, "It's so simple it's hard to believe, but the latest technique for combating the symptoms of ADD is martial arts." Parents see increased self-esteem and improved focus and concentration abilities in their children.

"Using mind-body disciplines, martial arts seem to address the short attention spans of today's children, even those diagnosed with ADHD," says a recent report by HealthAtoZ. com. Boys diagnosed with ADHD outnumber girls three to one.

Many martial arts schools are teaching the principles advocated by Mr. Miyagi in the "Karate Kid" movies and moving away from the beat-em-up tactics portrayed in most other fictional karate and kung fu films. In an interview for Children Today, martial arts expert and author Joyce Roberson explains that "contrary to the visual perception of karate being a violent sport, the premiere dictate of this sport is nonviolence above all else."

One such place preaching "brain over brawn" is The Peaceful Warriors' Martial Arts Institute, located at 1625 Tecumseh Road East in Windsor Ontario. Founder Master Art Mason has been teaching martial arts for 20 years and began working with ADD and ADHD children in 1988. The Peaceful Warriors' Programs have been very successful helping these children adapt to not only school, but social life as well.

The Peaceful Warriors' Martial Arts Institute offers many different classes for children from all areas of life. One of the primary focuses in the school is teaching of the 5 tenets of the Peaceful Warriors'. These are Integrity, Courtesy, Self Control, Perserverence and Indomitable Spirit. Understanding and living these tenets help a child do well in all areas of their live.

"We teach our students to protect themselves in ways that are non-threatening and non-physical, leaving physical means as a last resort."

For further information on The Peaceful Warriors' Martial Arts Institute call our office at 519-566-6610 or visit us on the internet at http://www. thepeacefulwarriors. org (http://www. thepeacefulwarriors. org).

You can also email us at info@thepeacefulwarriors. org. We have locations in Windsor, Belle River and Tecumseh ON.

Classes are available in Windsor, Belle River, Essex and Tecumseh Ontario Canada.

On the net at http://www. thepeacefulwarriors. org (http://www. thepeacefulwarriors. org)

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Thursday, May 18, 2006

Book Spills Scary Truths About Your Food and Reveals Benefits of Eating Organic

Breast cancer and liver disease survivor Sandra Powers explains why she attributes her current state of health to an organic lifestyle in her new book "Organic for Health."

Englewood, FL (PRWEB) March 17, 2008

If added hormones, antibiotics, synthetic pesticides and reprocessed sewage are all things you'd rather not ingest on a regular basis, then you should consider eating organic, says author Sandra Powers in her new self-help, health book "Organic for Health" (ISBN 9780595473083, iUniverse, Inc., 2008). According to the U. S. Department of Agriculture standards, organic food may not contain added hormones, antibiotics, synthetic pesticides, irradiated components, genetically modified organisms or reprocessed sewage, but conventionally grown foods may, Powers says.

"Organic for Health" shares Powers' incredible story of surviving both breast cancer and liver disease. After receiving the grim diagnosis, she had a mastectomy, but could not undergo any further cancer treatment because her liver was so unhealthy. When a year had passed without any liver function improvement, Powers decided to take control of her health by switching to an organic diet. Within six months, she was feeling much better, her liver was completely healed and her overall cholesterol dropped 40 points.

"Organic for Health" educates readers about the health and nutrition benefits of organic food and about the dangers presented by conventionally grown food and intensive farming. The book also includes delicious organic recipes and additional sources for supplementary research. Powers explains why it's healthier to obtain vitamins and minerals from organic food, rather than multivitamins and supplements, which can actually increase the risk of death if they contain too much Vitamin A or E.

"Organic for Health" goes one step further than explaining the benefits of an organic lifestyle and actually provides tips for financially transitioning to an organic diet. Powers suggests first buying organic replacements for the foods eaten most often, such as milk, eggs and chicken, and then slowly adding other organic foods to the grocery list. Milk, eggs and chicken not only have some of the highest concentrations of added hormones, antibiotics and additives, but they also have the most competitive organic prices, because store brands carry them. Powers is a strong testament to the benefits of an organic lifestyle and through "Organic for Health" readers can now use her methods to improve their own wellbeing.

About the Author
Sandra Powers resides in Englewood, Fla. with her husband. She is a former teacher and enjoys spending her time chasing after her grandsons. She is a breast cancer and liver disease survivor who credits her rejuvenated health and energy to her organic lifestyle.

"Organic for Health" (ISBN 9780595473083, iUniverse, Inc., 2008) can be purchased at local and online bookstores. For information, visit www. organicforhealthsite. com. Publicity contact: www. readerviews. com. Review copies available upon request.

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Tuesday, May 16, 2006

XFC Extends Offer To Gina Carrano and Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos

Xtreme Fight Championship Extends Offer To Gina Carrano and Cristiane Santos

Austin, TX (PRWEB) October 22, 2008

Yesterday, October 21st, 2008, was a sad day for the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and everyone associated with the fastest growing sport in America. ProElite, parent company of EliteXC and other MMA organizations, has thrown its final punch and tapped out of the MMA business. Officials at Xtreme Fight Championship (XFC, www. xfcfights. com) lament the fall of a once great organization and the black eye sustained by the sport during EliteXC's demise. MMA will survive this setback and the XFC would like to aid that healing process by extending a helping hand to the millions of MMA fans across the country that discovered this great sport via EliteXC's promotion of two amazing MMA fighters, Gina "Conviction" Carrano and Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos.

The XFC was the first Texas-based MMA organization to recognize the talents and strength female MMA athletes bring to their fights and everyday lives. The XFC boasts many firsts, none more prominent than being the first organization in Texas to hold a women's professional MMA fight! With a commitment to displaying the talents of the finest MMA athletes, no matter the gender, the natural next step is to extend an open hand to the two greatest female MMA fighters on the planet today, Gina "Conviction" Carrano and Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos who now are without an "MMA home".

MMA fans worldwide have long been shouting their desire to see "Conviction" and "Cyborg" launch their careers into the stratosphere by stepping painted-toenail-to-painted-toenail inside an MMA cage, the XFC shares this desire and wants to be the home of that MMA cage by featuring the biggest "superfight" in the history of the sport: Carrano vs. Santos, January 23rd, 2009, at the Travis County Expo Center in Austin, Texas. It takes the largest state in the Union to showcase the biggest "superfight" in the world! Ms. Carrano and Ms. Santos, please accept this as an official offer from the Xtreme Fight Championship! Reported terms of your EliteXC contracts can be mirrored by the XFC today!

Operating out of Austin, Texas, the XFC has long been viewed as the place for great MMA fighters to test their skills and become household names in "The Lone Star State". Now, on January 23rd, 2009, the XFC breaks through the final barrier. The "glass ceiling" exists no more, as the XFC presents the first Women's Title Fight In Texas History, featuring Deborah Garcia versus Jennifer Babcock! Exactly one fight in the world could push this amazing contest to "Co-Main Event" status, that fight is Carrano vs. Santos. Emanating from the 9,000-seat Travis County Expo Center MMA fans from around the globe are welcomed to view the "Texas Battleground Series" live online at www. xfcfights. com, as always the events are available free of charge for all of our active duty service men and women, as well as all first responders worldwide!
Today the XFC is launching its new online community and offers fight fans the opportunity to join the XFC community and form the largest simultaneous scream in the sporting world, "WE WANT CARRANO VS. SANTOS!". MMA fans are invited to join the XFC online community by visiting www. xfcfights. com and creating a profile, an avatar, and personalized XFC page. XFCfights. com should be your daily stop online for the latest breaking news, the coolest MMA Blogs, and the best place to support finalizing the biggest MMA fight in the world…"Conviction" vs. "Cyborg", Carrano vs. Santos!

Xtreme Fight Championship is Texas's most popular MMA organization and is the brainchild of "The Fight Boys", President Aaron Bouren and Promoter Frank Frye. The XFC is dedicated to providing the most professional and exciting MMA experience possible for the enjoyment of fans, fighters, sponsors, and media. The XFC boasts Texas's largest outdoor MMA event, the public weigh-ins in Austin, Texas which welcomed over 200,000 fans on Austin's famed Congress Avenue; the XFC is the first and only MMA organization to provide affordable health care benefits and a continuing education program to all of its contracted athletes. The XFC is changing the face of MMA and welcomes all inquiries from fans, fighters, coaches, trainers, media, and sponsors via its website, www. xfcfights. com.

To reach President Aaron Bouren or Promoter Frank Frye for comment please contact: info @ xfcfights. com or 512-314-KICK

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AthletiCo Offers Occupational Therapy Tips for Managing Arthritis

April is National Occupational Therapy Month

Oak Brook, IL (Vocus) April 8, 2010

During the month of April, AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy celebrates National Occupational Therapy Month. Whether it’s the hand, wrist, elbow, or shoulder, our occupational/hand therapists are the premier specialists in treating upper extremity diagnoses.

Occupational/hand therapists treat various upper extremity diagnoses, and one common medical condition they treat is arthritis. Known as inflammation of the joint, arthritis may affect multiple joints and often causes pain and stiffness that can affect activities of daily living. AthletiCo’s occupational therapists have been trained on joint protection and work modification techniques to assist in the treatment of arthritis. For those diagnosed with arthritis, protecting joints is important.

Here are some simple tips to protect joints:
Keep Moving: Strengthening muscles around the joint helps to protect them. Having an exercise program can also help to reduce pain, improve range of motion, and reduce fatigue. Use Larger Joints: Use larger joints to carry/lift heavy items to avoid excessive stress on smaller joints. For example, place your purse on your shoulder rather than holding it with your hand, or use your palm rather than your fingers to lift items. Listen to your Body: Pain after activity could indicate you have overstressed your body. Plan ahead by making a list and leave yourself plenty of time to complete the tasks. Listen to your body, and find a balance between rest and activity. Avoid Static Postures: Staying in one place for long periods of time may cause stress on your body and increase stiffness. If you spend long periods of time sitting at the computer, get up and stretch, or change postures every hour. Use Good Posture: Using poor posture especially in seated postures may increase stress on your joints. Try to maintain an upright posture. Use Assistive Devices: Many devices have been designed to make tasks easier (jar openers, key extenders, button aids). Use these items as necessary.

AthletiCo’s occupational/hand therapists belong to the American Society of Hand Therapists, have on average over 12 years experience, and hold the highest level of training in the profession for treating the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. If you would like more information about how you can manage your arthritis or other home/workplace modifications, schedule a complimentary injury screening at the nearest AthletiCo center or call 1-877-ATHLETICO.

ABOUT ATHLETICO
Since 1991, AthletiCo has been the proud provider of rehabilitation, fitness, and performance services to many professional teams, performing arts companies, endurance programs, golf associations, volleyball clubs, high schools, colleges, and events in Chicagoland and Central Illinois. AthletiCo’s first Wisconsin location opened in Milwaukee in December 2009.

AthletiCo provides orthopedic rehabilitation including physical and occupational therapy, work rehabilitation, performing arts rehabilitation, women’s health therapy, spine control, pediatric physical therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, and athletic training/sports medicine. Expanded services include performance enhancement, fitness center memberships, golf fitness, endurance, nutrition, and massage therapy.

AthletiCo accepts all indemnity, PPO, POS, and WC plans including BC/BS, Humana, Medicare, Aetna (PPO/HMO), PHCS, UHC (PPO. HMO) and many others. As a courtesy to our patients, we verify insurance coverage.

AthletiCo Toll-Free Injury Hotline 877-ATHLETICO (1-877-284-5384)
Http://www. athletico. com

CONTACT:
Maxine Olhava, Public Relations Manager
630-575-6228

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Lee Woodruff Named Keynote Speaker for the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 2010 Biennial Convention

The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) announced today that Lee Woodruff, bestselling author and contributing editor for ABC's "Good Morning America," will be the keynote speaker for the AG Bell 2010 biennial convention from June 25-28 in Orlando, Fla

Washington, DC (PRWEB) September 24, 2009

Established in 1890, AG Bell is the only national organization dedicated to supporting children and adults who are deaf or hard of hearing who use spoken language and hearing technology to communicate. The AG Bell 2010 convention will take place at the brand-new, state-of-the-art Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and marks the 49th such convention in the nonprofit association's history.

Lee Woodruff is a co-author of the best-selling book, "In an Instant," an account of her family's journey to recovery after her husband, ABC news anchor Bob Woodruff, suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq. The Woodruffs are parents to four children, including Nora who has severe hearing loss and listens and talks. Woodruff recently released her second book, "Perfectly Imperfect - A Life in Progress," a sensitive and often humorous account of navigating life's rougher pavement, imperfections, trials and triumphs. Woodruff has penned numerous personal articles about her family and parenting that have run in publications such as Health, Redbook, Country Living, Parade and Family Fun.

"Mrs. Woodruff's experiences as a mother of a child with hearing loss enable her to relate with all our members whether they are parents, adults who are deaf or hard of hearing, or professionals supporting those with hearing loss and their families," said AG Bell President John R. "Jay" Wyant, himself born profoundly deaf. "Her experiences overcoming the challenges related to her husband's critical injury add impact to her message. Lee Woodruff has a remarkable gift to take the challenges of her life and share her experiences with others in a thoughtful and humorous way to remind us that we are each unique and persevere no matter what the circumstance."

Woodruff will speak at the AG Bell 2010 biennial convention's opening general session on Saturday, June 26 and will follow with a book signing session in the convention's exhibition hall. For more information about the AG Bell 2010 biennial convention, visit http://www. agbell. org.

The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing helps families, health care providers, educators and professionals understand childhood hearing loss and the importance of early diagnosis and intervention. Through advocacy, education, research and financial aid, AG Bell helps to ensure that every child and adult with hearing loss has the opportunity to listen, talk and thrive. With chapters located in the United States and a network of international affiliates, AG Bell supports its mission: Advocating Independence through Listening and Talking!

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Urban Active Fitness Offers Free Passes to Help Shed Holiday Pounds

Urban Active Fitness is helping people shed holiday pounds through offerings at their workout clubs. They offer free passes, private instructors, workout classes, holiday recipes, and a lot more. Clubs are located throughout Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Nebraska, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.

Lexington, KY (PRWEB) December 16, 2010

Urban Active Fitness (http://www. urbanactive. com]) is offering free passes to their fitness facilities in order to encourage good health after the holiday season and in the upcoming year. Workout clubs are present in Kentucky, Ohio, Nebraska, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. The free passes are offered to those who go to the workout club website. In addition, the club and its trainers offer insight on how to avoid holiday weight gain.

Information gained at the workout club and provided through personal trainers especially concentrates on ‘holiday survival.’ “Many folks have a potential to gain unwanted weight towards the end of the year due to the number of holidays,” mentions an Urban Active representative. “Halloween provides an opportunity to eat candy; Thanksgiving is a gluttonous holiday; Christmas time offers more treats and copious amounts of food; and the New Year hosts many chances to consume high amounts of calorie-rich alcohol. The extra pounds can be evaded by taking a proactive approach as well as countering the calorie consumption with regular, weekly workouts.”

In addition to regular memberships, the workout cluboffers personal training and group fitness programs through the holiday season and into the upcoming year. Talk about cardio movie theaters. Most Urban Active facilities are equipped with cardio movie cinemas.

Active is more than just a word in our name. In fact, it's our mission to create active communities through innovative fitness centers. By the end of 2010, Urban Active (http://www. urbanactive. com) will be conveniently located in over 30 communities in 6 states. If you've tried other gyms but were left disappointed, we invite you to discover Urban Active and all of our outstanding amenities. Come see why no other fitness center offers more for your money. And with Urban Active's month-to-month memberships, now there's no excuse not to join.

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Monday, May 15, 2006

HealthStyles Exercise Equipment Hires Anne Parker as Director of Education and Programs

Anne Parker will manage the new HealthStyles Fitness Professionals Network, a win-win referral program to bring top health and fitness professionals together with HealthStyles' Colorado retail customers.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) November 7, 2008

HealthStyles Exercise Equipment is proud to announce that Anne Parker has joined the Company as Director of Education and Programs. Anne Parker will lead the growth and development of the HealthStyles Fitness Professionals Network, a unique win-win referral program developed to bring together top health and fitness professionals with Coloradans who seek improved and optimal health.

Anne Parker has been active in the Denver fitness scene as a fitness studio owner and fitness business consultant. Parker started her career in Newport Beach, CA as a personal trainer at the Sports Club/LA and as an Olympic hopeful for the 2000 Olympic Games in Athens. As a pioneer in the event of women's pole vault, she spent time working with the top coaches in the world at the US Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA.

"Working as a personal trainer and training for the Olympic Games taught me invaluable lessons about goal setting, running a business, and helping people get in the best shape of their lives. I am excited to bring together the best personal trainers in Colorado to help them improve their businesses and at the same time improve the lives of anyone who enters a HealthStyles Exercise Equipment store." said Anne Parker.

The goal of the HealthStyles Fitness Professional Network is to create a win-win referral partnership between top fitness professionals in Colorado and HealthStyles Exercise Equipment's 11 Colorado retail stores. Anne Parker will manage the growth and development of the fitness professional network to select the best qualified candidates and to provide ongoing sales and business coaching to help participants get the most out of the program. Fitness professionals will benefit by receiving qualified customer leads from HealthStyles Exercise Equipment, expanding their service offerings with exercise equipment sales, and utilizing HealthStyles' store locations to conduct clinics and seminars to help grow their training businesses. HealthStyles Exercise Equipment will also benefit by expanding their product offerings to include training services, providing customer education programs and professional pre-sale support, and by receiving highly qualified customer referrals from fitness professionals.

Personal trainers, fitness instructors, coaches, and other health and fitness professionals interested in joining the HealthStyles Professional Trainer Network can contact Anne Parker for more information at 1-888-487-0151. To contact HealthStyles Exercise Equipment, call 1-800-829-9705 to connect to the HealthStyles Retail Store location nearest you. Or find us on line at http://www. HealthStylesExercise. com (http://www. HealthStylesExercise. com).

About HealthStyles Exercise Equipment
HealthStyles Exercise Equipment is a privately owned Specialty Exercise Equipment Retailer with eleven Colorado Stores and a Commercial Sales Team. Owners Dave and Jeanne Sheriff, and HealthStyles Exercise Equipment employees have been assisting fitness enthusiasts throughout Colorado since opening their first store in Glenwood Springs in 1993. In addition to providing consumers with the best selection of quality exercise equipment for the home, HealthStyles sells quality exercise equipment to clubs, hotels, corporate fitness centers, hospitals, schools and colleges, and other commercial settings. HealthStyles Exercise Equipment is headquartered in Glenwood Springs, Colorado and can be reached at 800-688-2557 or online at http://www. HealthStylesExercise. com (http://www. HealthStylesExercise. com).

About Anne Parker
Anne Parker holds a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and a Coaching Certification from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. While at St. Thomas, she was a member of the 1997 NCAA Division III Track and Field runner-up National Championship Team. She is an NCAA All-American athlete and a USA Track and Field level II coach. Additionally, she holds personal training certifications with the National Strength Coaches Association and the National Association of Sports Medicine. For more information, visit http://www. denver-personal-trainer. com (http://www. denver-personal-trainer. com).

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Jarrow Formulas, Inc. to Unveil Children's Natural Health Products at Upcoming Natural MarketPlace 2009 Show in Las Vegas

Jarrow Formulas will be unveiling children's products Yum-Yum D3 liquid, Yum-Yum GOS Syrup (prebiotic fiber syrup), Yum-Yum Zymes; and Brown Rice Protein in Chocolate, Vanilla and Berry flavors at the upcoming Natural MarketPlace 2009 trade show to be held at Sands Expo & Convention Center/The Venetian Resort Hotel Las Vegas, July 9-11, 2009.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 25, 2009

Jarrow Formulas®, Inc., a global wellness and nutritional product company headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, will be unveiling children's products Yum-Yum D3 liquid, Yum-Yum GOS Syrup (prebiotic fiber syrup), Yum-Yum Zymes; and Brown Rice Protein in Chocolate, Vanilla and Berry flavors at the upcoming Natural MarketPlace 2009 trade show to be held at Sands Expo & Convention Center/The Venetian Resort Hotel Las Vegas, July 9-11, 2009.

Yum-Yum D3™ Liquid delivers 200 IU of vitamin D3 per drop. Vitamin D3 is essential for children in promoting healthy bones, teeth, brain and immune system.

Yum-Yum GOS™ Prebiotic Fiber Syrup provides special, prebiotic fibers known as galactooligosaccharides (GOS) that are similar to the oligosaccharides found in human breast milk. Yum-Yum GOS™ Prebiotic Fiber Syrup supports digestive health and immune function by promoting the growth of both Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli, important health-promoting bacteria. Yum-Yum GOS™ Prebiotic Fiber Syrup also enhances calcium absorption as well as supports intestinal defense.

Yum-Yum Zymes™ promotes proper digestive health by aiding in the digestion of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Mixed-berry flavored tablets are low in sugar (

Brown Rice Protein Concentrate, made from whole grain brown rice, is easily digested, gluten-free, hypoallergenic and a vegetarian/vegan source of protein. It is ideal as a high-protein alternative to soy and animal products and for those with gastrointestinal sensitivity to milk, wheat, soy and other proteins. Brown Rice Protein Concentrate is processed to provide a complete amino acid profile. Protein quality scores exceed 100% for almost all the amino acids in the product.

"Research suggests that nutrients above and beyond what can be found in multivitamins -- like prebiotics, probiotics and higher levels of vitamin D -- can have beneficial effects on critical phases of childhood development and subsequently on the long-term health of an individual," says Brad Douglass Ph. D, Education Manager for Jarrow Formulas. "Our expanded Yum-Yum product line makes more of those beneficial effects available to children."

Jarrow Formulas booth number is 1034.

Natural MarketPlace 2009 is the longest-running natural products trade show and official show of the Natural Products Association. Natural MarketPlace 2009 features hundreds of exhibits filled with the latest natural products and services alongside special events, activities, and a highly rated education program.

Jarrow Formulas is a nutritional supplement formulator and marketer founded in 1977 and incorporated in 1988. The company markets its products throughout the United States and internationally in more than 20 countries in Europe, Asia, Israel and Latin America. The company offers a complete line of nutritional products that includes vitamins, minerals, probiotics, standardized herbal concentrates, amino acids, enzymes and enteral nutrition formulations. Jarrow Formulas, Inc. is active in regulatory affairs, helping to maintain American's rights to free access to dietary supplements. Its products are manufactured by Jarrow Industries Incorporated, a pharmaceutical quality facility located in Santa Fe Springs, CA. For more information, contact Mark Becker, Director, Advertising/Communications toll free at (800) 726-0886 or access the Jarrow Formulas Web site at www. Jarrow. com].

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Saturday, May 13, 2006

Florida Nursing Students Association and AfterCollege Healthcare Partner to Create Online Destination for Largest Audience of Student Nurses in Florida

AfterCollege Healthcare will power the Florida Nursing Students Association web site and Job Resource Center, delivering relevant employment information to over 3,000 association members.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) March 29, 2005

AfterCollege Healthcare, the nationÂ’s largest career network specializing in healthcare recruitment at the college and alumni level, and the Florida Nursing Students Association, serving FloridaÂ’s largest audience of nursing students, have partnered to create a new online destination and job resource center for the association. The Florida Nursing Students Association (FNSA) website, located at http://www. fnsa. net (http://www. fnsa. net), will act as the portal and communication tool for approximately 3,300 nursing students throughout the state of Florida. Members will be able to stay up to date on FNSA events with tools such as the FNSA Message Board, Announcements, and FNSA Calendar. Members will also receive relevant, targeted employment information from AfterCollegeÂ’s network of employers through the FNSA Job Resource Center, located on the FNSA web site.

The FNSA is a pre-professional organization created to help prepare Florida's nursing students for the assumption of professional responsibilities. "AfterCollege's services significantly expand the online resources available to our members" said Willa Fuller, Executive Director of the FNSA. "The FNSA Job Resource Center will serve as an invaluable tool for students as they search for their first job".

Â“We are excited about this collaboration and the ease with which Florida nursing students and employers will now be able to connect through the FNSA web siteÂ” said Marc Dee, Director of Partnerships and University Relations for AfterCollege. The Florida Nursing Students Association becomes the 40th state student nursing association to join the AfterCollege network.

About the FNSA

The Florida Nursing Students Association (FNSA) is the pre-professional organization for nursing students in Florida. The FNSA fosters leadership abilities and other qualities that help students become confident and powerful advocates for the nursing profession and for the future of healthcare in the nation. The FNSA educates students about nursing advocacy, leadership and the political process and encompasses students in Associate Degree, Diploma, Baccalaureate, Masters and Doctoral programs.

Http://www. fnsa. net/ (http://www. fnsa. net/)

About AfterCollege Healthcare

AfterCollege Healthcare, a division of AfterCollege Inc., is the nation's largest career network specializing in healthcare recruitment at the college and alumni level. AfterCollege Healthcare provides employers with direct access to students through a proprietary network of over 300 partnering nursing schools, 40 state student nursing associations, as well as the National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing. Combined, AfterCollege Healthcare reaches over 65% of all the graduating nursing students in the country.

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

Media Contact:

Brian Heifferon

AfterCollege, Inc.

(877)-725-7721 ext. 111

Brian@aftercollege. com

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

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Otis Spunkmeyer&#174; Joins Susan G. Komen For The Cure&#174; in the Fight to End Breast Cancer

Otis Spunkmeyer® Joins Susan G. Komen For The Cure® in the Fight to End Breast Cancer

Otis Spunkmeyer joins Susan G. Komen for the Cure in the fight to end breast cancer through sales of its limited-edition Pink Cookies.

San Leandro, CA (PRWEB) September 2, 2010

Otis Spunkmeyer (http://www. spunkmeyer. com)® today announces its new partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure (http://www. komen. org)® and joins in the fight to end breast cancer through the sales of its limited edition Pink Cookie. The Pink Cookie (http://www. spunkmeyer. com/Home/Homepage/) is a chocolate cookie with pink color-coated chocolate candies. The company has donated at least $100,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure in connection with The Pink Cookie Sales Promotion. The Pink Cookie is available from September 1 to October 31 through the Otis Spunkmeyer fundraising program and can be purchased by restaurants and other foodservice outlets through regular distribution channels.

“At Otis Spunkmeyer, charitable giving and community service is at the heart of our culture,” said John Schiavo, President and CEO of Otis Spunkmeyer (http://www. spunkmeyer. com). “Breast cancer affects so many families and we hope that by providing special cookie moments through our Pink Cookie and partnering with Susan G. Komen (http://www. komen. org) for the Cure, we can make a positive impact on those battling this disease.”

“Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s partnership with Otis Spunkmeyer offers consumers a sweet way to support the breast cancer movement,” said Katrina McGhee, senior vice president, global partnerships and business development. “One in eight women will be affected by breast cancer in their lifetime and this program is providing funds that are vital to our promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever.”

To learn more, visit www. spunkmeyer. com (http://www. spunkmeyer. com) or call 1-888-ASK-OTIS. Foodservice operators should contact their Otis representatives. To learn more about the Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, visit www. komen. org (http://www. komen. org).

About Susan G. Komen for the Cure®

Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure®, we have invested more than $1.5 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit komen. org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN.

About Otis Spunkmeyer

For more than 30 years, Otis Spunkmeyer, Inc., a Northern California-based baked-goods manufacturer, has been one of the most trusted brand names in the food and snack industry. A brand loved by consumers around the world, Otis Spunkmeyer is the #1 selling cookie dough in foodservice and a leading muffin brand at retail. Otis Spunkmeyer frozen cookie dough, pre-baked muffins and cookies, pastries, and other quality baked goods can be found in foodservice and retail outlets throughout the world. For more product information, innovative menu ideas or to find recipes from Otis Spunkmeyer, visit www. spunkmeyer. com.

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Online Pharmacy Carries 3000+ Generic Drugs And Saves Americans Big Dollars

Online Pharmacy Carries 3000+ Generic Drugs And Saves Americans Big Dollars.

MyStoreForMeds. com meets FDA guidelines for online prescription medicine store with new association with Lakeland, Florida pharmacy: More than 3000 generic drugs save big dollars for Americans without prescription drug insurance or to fill in Medicare gap

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) June 30, 2006

Americans now pay more for prescription drugs than any other people in the world. Additionally, prescription drug expenditures make up the fastest-growing segment of the increasingly expensive U. S. health care system. While the popularity of online pharmacies has continued to grow -- the requirements of the FDA has made it increasing difficult for online pharmacies to continue to offer discounted medicines to the general public. With more then 45 million Americans without prescription medicine insurance coverage, www. MyStoreForMeds. com online service is a lifesaver.

The state of the Medi-Care program and the loop holes has only increased the number of people having to pay cash for medicine -- 45 million Americans have no prescription medicine insurance at all," said Arturo Villar, President of www. MyStoreForMeds. com. "We knew we had to find a solution that satisfied the requirements of the FDA, while also being able to meet the public demands for less expensive medicine. Our association with Discount Mail Meds has given us the opportunity to provide the continued conveniences and savings of online discount medicine." Discount Mail Meds is located in Lakeland, Fl.

Americans pay more for prescription drugs than any other people in the world. Additionally, prescription drug expenditures make up the fastest-growing segment of the increasingly expensive U. S. health care system. While the popularity of online pharmacies has continued to grow - the requirements of the FDA has made it increasing difficult for online pharmacies to continue to offer discounted medicines to the general public. With more then 45 million Americans without prescription medicine insurance coverage, www. MyStoreForMeds. com online service is a lifesaver.

According to industry experts, in coming months, millions of older Americans and people with disabilities will face a lapse in coverage known as the "doughnut hole" when their annual drug spending hits $2,250. At that point, Medicare drug plans stop paying for medications and require members to absorb another $3,600 in out-of-pocket costs before coverage resumes. And even while the plans aren't paying for their drugs, participants must continue to pay their monthly premiums. That is in addition to the 45 million Americans without any prescription medicine insurance coverage.

Likewise, a recent report issued by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services prescription drug costs are expected to increase by 12.6% a year for the next 10 years. By 2010, 16% of what Americans spend each year on personal health care will be spent on prescription drugs, the department said. In 1999, it was 9.4%.As a result, even those with prescription drug coverage are being told by their insurance companies that they will have to pick up more of the tab for prescriptions

Villar continued, "We feel like were able to put together this situation for www. mystoreformeds. com with great timing. We are happy to be able to be a part of a solution for many Americans who need affordable prescriptions medicines.”

MyStoreForMeds. com is most known for their huge savings in over 3000 and more generic medicines with the benefits of lower cost, privacy; convenience; and speed of delivery (www. MyStoreForMeds. com has your prescription to your door in 1 business day) Prescriptions can be called or faxed in to 888-462-4579.

For more information or to begin receiving your medicines online call 1-866-287-6026 or go to www. MyStoreForMeds. com

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Friday, May 12, 2006

Announcing <a href="http://www. scohen305.blogspot. com" onclick="linkClick(this. href)">http://www. scohen305.blogspot. com</a> In Celebration of Its First Anniversary

Announcing http://www. scohen305.blogspot. com In Celebration of Its First Anniversary

Read the blogs of Sheldon M. Cohen Ph. D., Psychologist, PsySocial Analyst dealing with issues of our modern times. Study People Study Your Life & Times with SCOHEN305.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) October 21, 2009

Announcing http://www. scohen305.blogspot. com (http://www. scohen305.blogspot. com) in celebration of Its first anniversary. Read the blogs of Sheldon M. Cohen Ph. D., Psychologist, PsySocial Analyst dealing with issues of our modern times. Study People Study Your Life & Times with SCOHEN305.

Contents:
G20, CGI(Clinton Global Initiative) and TC(Therapeutic Capitalism)
A Copy Of BUILDING A NEW WORLD ORDER Was Sent To UK PM Gordon Brown And Other World Leaders
Agree &/Or Disagree. The Difference Between A Tweet And A Blog
The Variety Of Sexual Affiliations, Identifications, and Role Relations In Democracies' Freedom
Synopsis Of The Neworld Prescription For A Sane Liberty Mutual America & Global Village
My Dearest Celebrity...
The Obama Administration Hurt Senior Citizens
Supplemental Reading. Go left and read...Go right and read...
Global Terrorism Left Unchecked By Global Law Enforcement Will Lead To Extinction Of Human Democracy & Civilization
The Biblical Vision Weapons - Of - Destruction- Turned-Into-Plows
$$$Hundreds Of Billions For Universal Health Care Reform In America
The New World Order According To Pope Benedict XVI
Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt Is My Hero Too
Notes From The Couch Of A PsySocial Analyst
The Need For Charities' Financial Aid Is A Symptom Of A Failed Socio-Economic System
Toward A Peaceful World
The Future Of America According To SCOHEN305
Study People Study Your Life Orientation
Advocates For First Amendment Rights
Peak Experience Groups For The Prevention Of Teenage Drug Abuse
The Neworld Foundation Of Interfaith (8 sections)
Religion In The Real And New World
Building A New World Order
Building A New World Order: How Americans Can Help
McCain Vs. Obama And Money Madness In America
Sending An Open Letter To President Obama and Al-Qaeda: How America and Al-qaeda Can Both Win The War Together
On http://www. meyercohen9islovelove. blogspot. com (http://www. meyercohen9islovelove. blogspot. com) Appendix To SCOHEN305 (instructions on how to log into the blogs on this site are given in www. scohen305)
Contents: A Prayer For The World. Brother Meyer Would You Join Me In This Prayer
Punishment Does Not Change Behavior
3 Variations On The Theme Of Goodness, Kindness, Fairness, And Transparency In Government
Insight Revelations
The Renewable Healing Potential In People
Enjoy Your Selves
Reminiscence About Theorists Of Personality
Advertisements For ''Deep Thoughts''
Divide Your Life Into Chapters, Chapters Into Scenes, Scenes Into Bracketed Memory Experiences
On The Bracketed Memory Experience And Role Reversals
Dear Brother Meyer: Back To Money Matters
The New Role For The PsySocial Analyst
...an e mail on mantras...My Song Of Love...My Dance Of Life
Dear Brother Meyer

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Schools Still on Alert for H1N1 Outbreaks

University Canada West keeps students informed to combat flu

Victoria, BC (Vocus) October 17, 2009

While most Canadians have brushed aside worries about H1N1, officials say that the new flu strain is still a very real health concern. That’s why University Canada West is keeping its students up-to-date with current information about the disease and preventative flu tips.

“Informational posters have been placed throughout the campuses and students are being encouraged to stay home if they come down with symptoms,” says University Canada West representative, Sandra Lee. “We’re also asking students to inform their professors and/or student services representative if they are absent for potential flu reasons so we can keep tabs on any outbreak.”

Posters around campus in Victoria and Vancouver explain the difference between flu and cold symptoms and also include instructions on proper hand washing techniques. The more information students have, the more likely they’ll be to stay home and prevent the spread of the flu on campus.

“We want to make sure students are staying home if they come down with the flu,” says Lee. “Students can have classmates take notes and can correspond with their professors through email to receive any missed assignments.”

University Canada West’s H1N1 plan is in line with recommendations by the BC Centre for Disease Control, who say the best way to keep the flu at bay is with good old fashioned soap and water. UCAN students also have access to hand sanitizer while at school.

For more information on University Canada West, head to http://www. ucan. ca (http://www. ucan. ca)

About University Canada West
University Canada West (UCAN) is a progressive post-secondary institution offering a number of undergraduate and post-graduate degrees, including BCom, BA and MBA programs. Degree programs are available at campuses in Vancouver, Victoria and Singapore, as well as online. Small class sizes, combined with practical curricula and world-class instruction, means students get the education they want, when they want it. UCAN degree programs are offered under the written consent of the British Columbia Minister of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development. More information available at http://www. ucan. ca/ (http://www. ucan. ca/).

For more information:

Melissa Wood
Communications Manager
604.915.7288 ext. 2145

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Thursday, May 11, 2006

CellTrak’s Point of Care Technology Allows Bristol Hospice to Focus on Patient Care, Not Paperwork

CellTrak Technologies and Bristol Hospice’s roll out of the real time point of care solution has provided benefits to everyone who touches the CellTrak service. From the field staff to the schedulers and administrators they all have gained a benefit by knowing that cellular automation at the point of care helps deliver better patient outcomes.

Schaumburg, IL (PRWEB) December 20, 2010

Everyone at Bristol Hospice cannot believe they worked with paper and manual processes for as long as they did. CellTrak and the service its providing has changed the way Bristol Hospice’s staff keep in contact with their daily patient visits provided by the field staff. Scheduling has never been easier than it is now with automation from Suncoast Solutions out to CellTrak solution running on BlackBerry devices in the field. Phone calls and faxes for changes are a thing of the past since Bristol Hospice began using CellTrak this past fall.

Bristol Hospice had some concerns about installing and getting buy-in from staff when they rolled out this new wireless technology. But in the end the operations team at CellTrak paved the way for another smooth implementation and all concerns were eliminated. Bristol Hospice saw that the documentation provided by CellTrak for the staff members as well as the leadership gave them all a level of confidence when they automated the documentation and scheduling system. In the end, it’s that knowledge capital provided by CellTrak to all of its clients that allows their clients to move from contract to a live state within a 60 day period, a goal CellTrak strives for with each and every new client.

Christie Franklin President and CEO of Bristol stated: “Everything about the CellTrak service has been positive since the moment we decided to move forward throughout the entire rollout of our first branch office. Our field staff as well as our leadership team all agree and are very glad that they are using this technology and are very positive about the results.”

Jeanette Dove, VP of Clinical Quality Management noted that “Compliance is a key with the new CMS rules out next year. The CellTrak solution supports our visit scheduling and documentation compliance.”

CellTrak, Suncoast Solutions and BlackBerry have been working together since 2008 to enable integrated and easy to use solutions that automate work flow, improve compliance, reduce costs and improve outcomes at the point of care.

Teresa R. Craig, CEO of Suncoast Solutions highlighted that “We are pleased Bristol Hospice has joined our clients who have implemented CellTrak. Along with the cost savings, efficiencies and improved compliance of the electronic health record, they have also gained the ability to better meet the needs of patients and families facing end of life issues. The power of on-time documentation gives each hospice the power to care and improve quality at the end of life. We are pleased to be able to provide these tools to enhance patient care.”

Michael K. Wons, President and CEO of CellTrak mentioned “CellTrak strives to take the worry out of our implementations for clients, by using our best practices for deploying mobile mHealth technology. CellTrak continues to evolve and advance our technology platform to continue to gain better patient outcomes for our clients and provide real time info to all care team members as we have at Bristol today.”

About Bristol Hospice
At Bristol Hospice, LLC, locations, we provide a bridge in the continuum of care delivery system; focusing on the pain and symptom management related to end-of-life needs. Our focus is on providing a family centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. Bristol Hospice, LLC, currently operates four provider locations in California, Utah, and Hawaii. Additional expansion of operations is planned for the future.
Http://www. bristolhospice. com

About Suncoast Solutions
Suncoast Solutions is a comprehensive software tool that provides the power to care for hospices and home health agencies. The enterprise wide operating system includes electronic health records, CRM, accounting, billing, reporting and much more to manage the full breadth of processes and related programs as patients move in an out of each phase of the care continuum. One of every four hospice patients in the US today is served by a program using Suncoast Solutions. For more information visit the website at http://www. sncoast. com

About CellTrak Technologies
Founded in 2006, CellTrak Technologies, Inc. is the leading provider of integrated mobile solutions for the home healthcare, hospice, and private duty markets. Our patent pending software-as-a-service solutions run on GPS-enabled mobile devices via a homecare technology platform which automates workflow and reduces cost. Data is transmitted wirelessly to an internet site making the data available real time and secure instantaneous integration is provided to the back-end clinical systems and the payer networks. Homecare aides have delivered millions of successful visits via CellTrak. For more information visit http://www. celltrak. com.

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Responding to Global Interests, Meeting Local Needs

The University of London External System has been at the cutting edge of facilitating debate around global and local issues through relevant study programmes – long before these issues became topical in the media – said HRH The Princess Royal, Chancellor of the University of London.

(Vocus) June 19, 2008

Speaking at the 150th Anniversary celebrations yesterday (12 June 2008) where HRH The Princess Royal unveiled a sundial to mark the occasion, she spoke of the relevance of study programmes provided by the University of London External System: “I’m delighted that Agricultural Economics is widely studied, with decision makers debating how best to address the world’s food shortage. That’s not something that happened last month when it became an issue in the media – this has been going on for some considerable time. That is a real encouragement, that there are people out there who’ve been having this debate.”

The Princess Royal added: “Courses in Sustainable Development, developed by the External System, help meet the challenges that have been articulated in the Millennium Development Goals at the Rio Summit on Environment and Development; and the Declaration of the Johannesburg Summit on Sustainable Development. Responding to global interests, but very much based on the local needs and the local inputs of the individuals concerned.

The Princess Royal also cited the example of International Primary Health Care, which brings together health professionals from all over the world who are then able to share their experiences through interaction online. The Princess Royal stated: “It’s also encouraging to know that Primary Health Care has such a high profile. Whatever we say about research into medicines and cures, primary and public health care are still the things that are going to make the biggest difference, and a worldwide understanding of how best to apply those standards is perhaps one of the most important areas of debate.”

Study programmes offered through the External System equip the student with much-needed skills. More importantly, graduates of these programmes, who have day-to-day experience of these issues, are able to contribute towards the debate at an appropriate level. “In this way, you really get the reality of the situation coming through”, the Princess Royal added.

Notes for Editors

Picture caption (left to right): HRH The Princess Royal viewing a sundial unveiled as part of the University of London External System's 150th Anniversary celebrations. Pictured with Professor Jonathan Kydd, Dean of the External System.
The sundial was commissioned to mark the 150th Anniversary of the University of London External System. It was unveiled in Torrington Square, London WC1 on the University campus. The University of London was established in 1836 and is one of the oldest, largest and most diverse universities in the United Kingdom. The University’s founding principle is to provide education for all, irrespective of race, creed or political belief. In 1858, the University of London was granted its fourth Charter, which paved the way for the establishment of the University of London External System. The University of London External System is a unique global network of 41,000 students in 180 countries, on more than 100 study programmes ranging from social sciences to law to health. The External System has been instrumental in the formation of British higher education – all English and Welsh universities founded between 1849-1949 offered University of London degrees before obtaining charters to award their own. Between 1946-1970, the External System played a significant role in establishing many Commonwealth universities under a unique scheme of ‘special relations’. Through the External System higher education was made available to a much wider range of social classes; it pre-empted 20th Century developments in open, flexible and distance learning by more than 100 years. Famous former students and alumni of the External System include five Nobel Prize Winners: Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins, Ronald Coase, Wole Soyinka, Derek Walcott and Nelson Mandela. The top 20 countries the External System operates in: 1. Singapore
2. Hong Kong
3. UK
4. Trinidad
5. Malaysia
6. Pakistan
7. Bangladesh
8. USA
9. Sri Lanka
10. Canada
11. Mauritius
12. UAE
13. Jamaica
14. Nigeria
15. India
16. Russia
17. Kenya
18. Malta
19. Germany
20. Japan

To find out more about the External System and its 150th Anniversary please visit: http://www. londonexternal. ac. uk http://www. londonexternal. ac. uk/150

For further information contact:
Binda Rai
Head of Global Media and PR
University of London External System
Email: binda. rai @ london. ac. uk
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7862 8545 (office)
07920 476483 (mobile)

Peter Quinn
Senior Communications Manager
University of London External System
Email: peter. quinn @ london. ac. uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7664 5584 (office)

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Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Medpedia Platform Expands With Addition Of Rare Disease Community

RareSpace Leverages Medpedia’s Technology Platform

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 29, 2010

Medpedia today announces RareSpace, an online knowledge sharing platform designed in partnership with the R. A.R. E. Project and the Children’s Rare Disease Network to advance research and share information about the rare childhood diseases that affect 22.5 million American families. This resource is available now on Medpedia at http://www. medpedia. com/communities/274-RareSpace (http://www. medpedia. com/communities/274-RareSpace).

"RareSpace is a unique and valuable tool for families caring for children with rare diseases," says Jonathan Jacoby, CEO of the R. A.R. E Project. "With the help of Medpedia. com, RareSpace will become a safe place to share important information aggregated from the rare disease community at large, which is vital to finding hope for children."

Parents, physicians, medical researchers, patients, advocates and others interested in rare diseases are encouraged to participate in discussions and share information about genetic diseases, innovations in research, standards of care, and best practices in treating rare diseases and disorders. RareSpace also includes translational research and discussions of possible cures for diseases. Medical professionals in RareSpace will answer questions about treatment, best practices, and how to best help these children and their families. Anyone with an interest in rare diseases is invited to join at http://www. medpedia. com/communities/274-RareSpace (http://www. medpedia. com/communities/274-RareSpace).

The Medpedia platform, which launched in February 2009, also includes a collaborative online medical encyclopedia, a Professional Network and Directory for health professionals and organizations, and Communities of Interest in which medical professionals and non-professionals can share information about medical conditions and treatments. The Medpedia platform also includes Medpedia Clinical Trials for pushing clinical trial information out to the Web in proper context,; Medpedia Answers for asking and answering medical and health questions; Medpedia Alerts for real-time medical and health news alerts; and Medpedia News & Analysis for sharing medical news and commentary.

About the Children’s Rare Disease Network
The Children’s Rare Disease Network (CDRN) is a non-profit advocacy group committed to connecting, educating and empowering the rare disease community, providing a link between families impacted by rare disease. The CDRN is a division of and developed by the R. A.R. E. Project which exists to promote rare disease advocacy, research, and accelerated therapy development. For more information, visit www. crdnetwork. org.

About Medpedia
Medpedia is an open platform connecting people and information to advance medicine. Medpedia is created in association with Harvard Medical School, the Stanford School of Medicine, The University of Michigan Medical School, the UC Berkeley School of Public Health, and leading health organizations around the world. For more information, visit Medpedia. com.

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