Thursday, July 31, 2008

HCG Diet Direct Offers Alternative to HCG Injections Weight Loss at an Affordable Price Point

HCG Diet Direct Offers Alternative to HCG Injections Weight Loss at an Affordable Price Point

HCG Diet Direct offers alternative to HCG injections weight loss at an affordable price.

Phoenix, AZ (Vocus) December 21, 2010

HCG Diet Direct offers an alternative to HCG injections weight loss at an affordable price. Price points available through HCG Diet Direct make drastic weight loss a much more likely possibility for a large portion of those suffering from obesity and the many health repercussions that result from the condition.

In addition to the negative health consequences that face individuals dealing with obesity, nearly 10% of all U. S. medical costs are tied to obesity. Obese individuals also spend $1,500 more each year on health care in comparison to an average weight individual.

Dr. J. Ronald Willis of HCG Diet Direct said, "There are two major health problems in America that are on the rise and one of them is obesity. The other is diabetes. And some might say that the increasing issues with diabetes could be attributed to increasing issues with obesity."

HCG Diet Direct's Homeopathic HCG weight loss formula is the basis for a fast weight loss plan that can be used to achieve drastic weight loss without invasive procedures and with no known HCG diet side effects. It is one of the healthiest fast weight loss plans available. When dieters buy HCG they follow the included Dr approved protocol. Oral HCG drops are taken three times daily and paired with a careful eating plan. The results of the standard 26-30 day program can provide an average of 1 to 2 pounds of weight loss per day.

To get further information on HCG Diet Direct or the HCG Diet contact:

Contact: Dr. J. Ronald Willis
Company: HCG Diet Direct
Http://www. hcgdietdirect. com
Phone: 480-281-7594

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Voice Over IP (VOIP) Business Phone System Improves Quality Of Service In Clinics

Voice Over IP (VOIP) Business Phone System Improves Quality Of Service In Clinics

VoIP solution cuts costs for physician-owned physical therapy clinics

(PRWEB) January 18, 2005

An Illinois company, TheraSys, that helps medical practitioners set up and manage physician-owned physical therapy clinics, found a solution to their growing business in the new technology of voice over IP (VoIP) (http://www. btigroup. com/telephone/VoIP. html)

As the number of clinics they manage grew, they needed a business phone system that offered cost saving and advanced features such as fast response and accurate reporting.

With Americans spending $35 billion on visits to practitioners other than primary care physicians, many medical practices are looking for ways to retain these fees.

According to the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), a national survey conducted by the Agency of Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the National Center for Health Statistics, seventy percent of American adults suffer from back pain sometime in their life and spend $26 billion dollars a year on treatment. The number one treatment prescribed by doctors is physical therapy.

TheraSys assists doctors to set up and run physician-owned physical therapy clinics. They perform the due diligence for the establishment of the clinic, help set it up and then manage it once it is up and running. The service includes staffing, patient scheduling, billing, quality assurance, cash management and financial reporting.

The number of clinics they manage has grown from nine to seventeen located in several states just in the last year. Therasys controls and manages these clinics from one central location in Rolling Meadows, Il. With this rapid expansion, TheraSys needed to update the technology of their business phone system to increase efficiency in managing the clinics. The VOIP solution (http://www. btigroup. com/telephone/VoIP. html#VoIP) was perfect for their needs.

“Our system was outdated,” said Kim Baugh, Administrative Manager of TheraSys. “We were looking for new technology that could assist us to improve the service we give to our clinics.”

They chose BTI Communication Group, LimitedÂ’s ProfitSolutions TM (http://www. btigroup. com/index. html), a complete solution that integrates voice and data, links locations, increases productivity and lowers costs across all business cost centers.

A “benchmark” study by Nemertes Research shows that VoIP technology has matured in the last 18 months and businesses are ready to adopt IP telephony for their phone systems and call centers. Business owners and executives have to be convinced of the business and application benefits of the VoIP solution, says the report. They need to see the hard - dollar savings as well as how to leverage the network with applications that make the most use of it.

“This proposal clearly outlined what the features and benefits would be,” said Baugh. “BTI showed us how we could increase our service while lowering our costs. We were mainly concerned with cost savings and maintaining efficiency despite our rapid growth.”

Baugh says she was skeptical at first, but now that the installation has been done in several locations they are seeing cost savings in the clinics and better efficiency in the main office.

About BTI Communications Group

BTI Communications Group Ltd., an exclusive business partner with Inter-Tel, Inc. (NASDAQ: INTL), offers a unique and comprehensive package of ProfitSolutions(TM) that integrates both traditional business phones systems and VOIP solutions and includes a strategic business plan to fit both the client's applications and financial needs.1-800 HELP BTI

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

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Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Asbestos Management News Round up July 2005 from Thames Laboratories

Asbestos Management News Round up July 2005 from Thames Laboratories

UK asbestos consultancy Thames Laboratories has published its latest round up of news, developments and prosecutions relating to asbestos management.

(PRWEB) July 28, 2005

UK asbestos consultancy Thames Laboratories has published its latest round up of news, developments and prosecutions relating to asbestos management. Key asbestos-related stories are as follows:

Huntsman and Patrick B Doyle Ltd have been fined a combined total of £48,000 after workers were exposed to asbestos fibres during refurbishment work. HSE investigating inspector Stephen Manley commented: "This case highlights the duty of both contractors and clients to manage asbestos in the workplace. Around 25% of the 3,500 deaths from asbestos-related diseases each year involve those who once worked in the building and maintenance trades.”

Asbestos has hit the headlines in a big way in recent weeks in Japan, after revelations that hundreds of workers have died from asbestos-related diseases. More than twenty companies have now announced their asbestos death toll from recent decades, after the Japan Asbestos Association asked all 24 member companies to investigate past health problems.

The co-author of the proposed US asbestos fund, Senator Arlen Specter, now expects the controversial legislation to come before the Senate after the August recess. Specter did re-assure the public that the Bill would "definitely" appear.

A former glassblower is suing EMI Group plc for up to £250,000, claiming that he contracted mesothelioma from exposure to asbestos during his employment at the music giant.

Construction contractor Craftpride Ltd has been fined £5,000 under the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 for failing to prevent the spread of asbestos during the conversion of a shop to a restaurant. In a separate case, building contractor Christopher Glyn Jones has been fined £1,500 after breaking up a domestic cold water tank, resulting in the release of asbestos fibres.

Full details of all these stories can be found on the Thames Laboratories website at http://www. thameslabs. co. uk/news. php (http://www. thameslabs. co. uk/news. php)

Thames Laboratories publishes a free PDF report – Managing Asbestos: report for property owner and managers – which covers the historical usage and processing of asbestos, asbestos production (including sprayed asbestos, thermal insulation, asbestos insulating board, and asbestos cement), asbestos hazards (including asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma and pleural plaques), and the implications of asbestos legislation. The report can be downloaded from http://www. thameslabs. co. uk/asbestosinfo. php (http://www. thameslabs. co. uk/asbestosinfo. php)

Notes to Editors:

1. Thames Laboratories is a leading consultancy providing asbestos solutions for industrial, commercial and residential properties throughout the UK. TL offers a complete asbestos solution, from risk assessment and surveys through to management plans, testing and analysis, monitoring, remediation and abatement, and staff training. TL specialises in helping property owners/managers to comply with the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002, and is accredited by UKAS to carry out asbestos surveys, testing and monitoring under ISO 17020 and ISO 17025.

2. TL technical director John Richards has more than 20 yearsÂ’ professional experience in asbestos management, and is an internationally recognised figure in the asbestos abatement sector: John sits on the RICS asbestos working group, and is currently the chair of ATAC (a division of the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association). John is available for interview or comment about any aspect of asbestos management. Please contact Ciaron Dunne, tel. 07984 424421.

3. Contact details:

Thames Laboratories

The Granary

Brook Farm

Thrapston Road

Ellington

Cambridgeshire PE28 0AE

Tel. 0800 085 2348

Email info@thameslabs. co. uk

Web http://www. thameslabs. co. uk (http://www. thameslabs. co. uk)

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Top Midwestern Resort Spa Offers Anti-Black Friday Deal for Calm Instead of Chaos

Top Midwestern Resort Spa Offers Anti-Black Friday Deal for Calm Instead of Chaos

Spa Shiki at The Lodge of Four Seasons on Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks will offer an Anti-Black Friday deal on November 26. Guests who book one 50 or 80-minute treatment will receive a second treatment at 50 percent off. Located on one of the world's largest man-made lakes, Spa Shiki was ranked one of the top 10 resort spas by Spa Magazine (http://www. spashiki. com) in April 2010.

Lake Ozark, MO (PRWEB) November 18, 2010

The day after Thanksgiving is a day divided into those who shop and those who don’t. For those who don’t join in the wee morning melee, Spa Shiki at The Lodge of Four Seasons on Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks is offering an Anti-Black Friday deal on Friday, November 26: Book any 50 or 80-minute treatment, receive a second treatment at 50 percent off.

“It’s the giving season, but most people forget that the first person they should take care of during the holidays is themselves,” says Ann Brown, Spa Shiki director and International Spa Association board member. “When we don’t remember self-care, we set ourselves up to crash. Spas offer a place to escape and recharge, keeping your stress level in check and your immune system in prime function.”

Spa Shiki is offering the Anti-Black Friday Deal to encourage others to put their health first. To boost winter health, Brown recommends Spa Shiki’s Seaweed Body Wrap, utilizing potent food-grade seaweed to promote cellular metabolism, rebalance, remineralize the skin, fortify the immune system and activate circulation. For rebalancing the body’s systems and deep relaxation, Spa Shiki’s signature Aromatherapy Massage is a rhythmical, light touch, lymphatic drainage-style massage (no muscular manipulation) using a custom blend of pure, natural essential oils that are chosen based on each guest’s specific constitution and personality. The treatment sedates the nervous system and induces a high state of relaxation.

Spa Shiki will be offering self-care tips to their Facebook friends and via Twitter (@spashiki) throughout the holiday season. For more information, visit http://www. spashiki. com. Anti-Black Friday Deal will apply to the less expensive of the two treatments scheduled and may not be combined with any other offer, special or package. Standard gratuity applies prior to discount.

About Spa Shiki
Located at the Lodge of the Four Seasons on Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks, Spa Shiki is one of the largest resort spas in the Midwest and was featured on NBC’s “Weekend Today” as one of the top values in the United States for a spa getaway. Providing skilled therapists that receive continual education through the American Spa Therapy and Education Certification Council and more, the Japanese-themed Spa Shiki offers a comprehensive array of health and wellness treatments and is dedicated to educating guests on the benefits of spa. Spa Shiki is a member of the International Spa Association, recognized worldwide as the professional organization and voice of the spa industry, representing more than 3,000 health and wellness facilities and providers in 75 countries. Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks is one of the world’s largest man-made lakes.

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Lahey Clinic selects Allen Technologies' Vigo Interactive Patient Care System

Lahey Clinic selects Allen Technologies' Vigo Interactive Patient Care System

Allen Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of interactive communication and education patient care systems, announced today that Lahey Clinic has selected Allen Technologies' Vigo System.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) October 15, 2009

Allen Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of interactive communication and education patient care systems, announced today that Lahey Clinic has selected Allen Technologies' Vigo System.

"We found Allen Technologies' Vigo system to be perfectly aligned with Lahey Clinic's vision of offering patients the distinctive experience they expect and deserve," said Nelson Gagnon, Chief Information Officer at Lahey.

"We are honored to have been selected by Lahey Clinic. Lahey Clinic has long been known for being one of the best hospitals in America and Vigo is a perfect fit to continue that tradition of excellence," said Gary Cowsert, CEO of Allen Technologies.

About Lahey Clinic
Lahey Clinic, a physician-led, nonprofit group practice, is world-renowned for innovative technology, pioneering medical treatment, and leading-edge research. A teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine, the Clinic provides quality health care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty, from primary care to cancer diagnosis and treatment to kidney and liver transplantation. For more information, please visit our Web site at www. lahey. org

About Allen Technologies, Inc.
Allen Technologies' Vigo Interactive Patient Communication System transforms hospital TVs into an interactive communication and education system that improves quality of care, patient satisfaction, and patient safety performance. Founded in 1977, Allen Technologies has been pioneering interactive network solutions exclusively for hospitals since 1982. Today, Allen Technologies systems touch over 50,000 patients daily. You may learn more about Allen Technologies at www. allentek. com or by contacting us at vigo@allentek. com.

For further information please contact:
Gary Cowsert
President & CEO
Allen Technologies Incorporated
512.258.7019 x 227

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Monday, July 28, 2008

Lawn Care Service Helps Homeowners Keep Lawns Healthy, says AllAboutLawns. com

Lawn Care Service Helps Homeowners Keep Lawns Healthy, says AllAboutLawns. com

AllAboutLawns. com visitors can get professional lawn care advice by requesting a free Lawn Analysis from TruGreen®. Lawn care services are popular because homeowners value the experience and training of lawn care professionals, according to a recent survey of 400 homeowners who use lawn care services. AllAboutLawns. com is a comprehensive lawn care resource offering homeowners articles and advice from lawn and yard care professionals.

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) May 18, 2007

To meet the steep consumer demand for professional lawn care advice, AllAboutLawns. com is offering visitors a free Lawn Analysis from TruGreen® (http://www. allaboutlawns. com/ (http://www. allaboutlawns. com/)). AllAboutLawns. com, a comprehensive lawn and yard care resource, features advice and articles from lawn care professionals to help homeowners deal with yard and lawn care. TruGreen is the nation's leader in lawn and landscape care, serving over 2 million residential and commerical customers across the United States.

Most homeowners prefer to use lawn care professionals to maintain a healthy lawn, says a recent nationwide survey conducted by International Communications Research for the Bayer Lawn Care Institute. Of the 400 homeowners surveyed, 90 percent preferred to have a professional diagnose and treat lawn problems.

"Lawn care professionals receive significant training," says Tom Shotzbarger, a Bayer Lawn Care Institute Advisory Board member. "It's this experience that customers value most." Homeowners benefit from a healthy lawn both financially and aesthetically, says Shotzbarger, and lawn care professionals provide the "acute attention to detail" necessary to keep the lawn healthy and beautiful.

The importance of a healthy lawn is shown by an ongoing experiment at Arizona State University in Tempe. The experiment indicates that, even in a desert area, people tend to gather in grassy areas to socialize rather than in areas landscaped in a desert theme with no grass. ABC News, reporting on the experiment, says, "The lack of a lawn can mow down your social life."

AllAboutLawns. com (http://www. allaboutlawns. com/ (http://www. allaboutlawns. com/)) gives homeowners free professional advice about lawn care issues, including mowing, watering, fertilizing, aerating, landscaping, planting, repair, types of grass, killing weeds and using the proper tools. AllAboutLawns. com also gives links to lawn care service providers by state and province, as well as forums where visitors can ask the staff questions about a broad variety of topics related to lawns and yards.

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

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SyberWorks announces partnership with Vital Learning, Inc

SyberWorks announces partnership with Vital Learning, Inc.

SyberWorks, a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System industry, announced today they have entered into a reseller agreement with Vital Learning Corporation to sell their exclusive Supervision Series, a web based-training selection of already developed, online courses featuring subjects such as managing complaints, coaching job skills, delegating, and more.

(PRWEB) March 16, 2005

Dave Erdman, CEO of Vital Learning, Inc., says, “Our Supervision Series offers some of the best Leadership learning solutions in the industry. The Supervision Series curriculum provides web-based training with learning activities and tests in some of the most critical skills needed to be an effective manager such as communicating, leadership, communicating up, delegating, developing performance goals and standards, managing complaints, improving work habits, providing performance feedback, resolving conflicts, supporting change, effective discipline, and more. We are excited about having SyberWorks as one of our content distributors.”

Dave Boggs, CEO of SyberWorks states, “Many of our prospects and customers want already developed content in subjects that can be universally used in most business settings such as health and safety training, supervision training, computer training, soft skills, HR related topics like sexual harassment, and others. SyberWorks has been working steadily to build a network of web-based training content providers that offer best of breed online courseware across various areas of subject matter expertise. We are thrilled with the opportunity to be offering Vital Learning’s Supervision Series to our customers and prospects and look forward to working together.”

About Vital Learning, Inc.

Located in Omaha, Nebraska, Vital Learning Corporation (http://www. vital-learning. com (http://www. vital-learning. com)) is an international provider of employee development programs. Learning solutions include, The Supervision Series - 17 modules addressing the breadth of Leadership responsibilities, Customer Oriented Sales - helping sale people to be more productive, Winning Through Customer Service - helping service professionals be more effective, and The Productivity Series - helping staff professionals increase quality and productivity. Every Vital Learning offering is designed to deliver practical business results to organizations of all sizes. Vital LearningÂ’s hallmarks are high-quality, award-winning programs delivered flexibly via Online training, Classroom workshops, and Blended solutions that combine Online and Classroom in time and cost effective ways.

About SyberWorks

SyberWorks, Inc. (www. syberworks. com) is a leader in the custom e-Learning Solutions and Learning Management System industries for Fortune 1000 corporations, higher education, and other industries. Located in Arlington, Massachusetts, the company serves the expanding 11 Billion dollar e-Learning segment*. Since 1995, SyberWorks has developed and delivered unique and economical solutions to create, manage, measure, and improve e-Learning programs at companies and organizations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and the world.

*“2003 e-Learning Survey”, Taylor Nelson Sofres plc, London, United Kingdom, 2003.

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Specialist Sleep Company Dream Essentials Launches its 'Where the World Comes for Relaxation' B2B Sleep Program

Specialist Sleep Company Dream Essentials Launches its 'Where the World Comes for Relaxation' B2B Sleep Program

Dream Essentials announces its B2B program 'Where the World Comes for Relaxation' with an array of sleep masks for corporations, institutions and organizations where sleep/relaxation is integral to their business. Delivering quality masks with rapid prototyping and quick delivery, they can create new designs or tailor existing masks at competitive prices utilizing their 5 international factories.

Morrisville, NC (PRWEB) December 2, 2010

Today, Dream Essentials (http://www. dreamessentials. com) the world's preeminent sleep solutions company, announced its B2B program, 'Where the World Comes for Relaxation,' with a wide variety of comfortable and functional sleep masks for companies, institutions and organizations like hospitals, clinics, airlines, hotels and spas, where sleep and relaxation is part of their business.  No job is too big or too small for Dream Essentials who delivers effective and quality sleep solutions, with rapid prototyping and quick delivery.  With five factories across the globe, Dream Essentials is a truly innovative company, which can create new designs for its clients, or tailor existing masks to fit customer needs at competitive prices. 

Dream Essentials is an industry leader and best known for its wide variety of sleep masks that everyone can wear, available in a wide array of designs, colors and fabrics from organic cottons to exotic silks.  Their masks range from those that black-out all light, to relaxing herbal masks, gel masks that can be chilled and bead masks that can be heated and therapeutic eye hydrating masks for those with dry eyes.  The main ingredient in all their masks is comfort, so they can be worn any time of day and in any position.

They were the official provider of sleep masks to the Athlete’s Village at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics; donated masks for children and adults at ‘Hollywood's 2010 Rally for Kids with Cancer’ charity event chaired by Eva Longoria and supported several ‘Dine in the Dark’ events for the sight impaired, including ‘Badger Association/Center for Blind’ and ‘Visually Impaired Children.’ Other clients include Wynn Hotel, Westin Hotel, J. W. Marriott, Sheraton, Bravo TV's 'top chef' and Kaiser.

Dream Essentials is known as the 'one-stop-shop' for anything to do with sleep and is always looking for new ways and new places to help people stay rested and be healthy," comments a spokesperson for the organization, continuing, "Whether it's a simple black-out mask, a gel mask for sinus issues, or a specialty mask for dry eyes, they have a lot to offer companies, facilities and organizations where sleep, health and relaxation are integral to their business."

For Hospitals - A perfect sleep mask for Hospitals is the simple and elegant 'White Waffle Toweling Sleep Mask,' made of a soft, but robust, cotton toweling fabric with a waffle style pattern, which is simple and inexpensive with a 3/4" adjustable band that fits comfortably around the head. The mask has a nose bridge, which consists of a flap of material that tucks in over the nose to help prevent light from entering.  For more details go to: http://dreamessentials. com/a_mask_waffle. aspx

For Hotels, Spas and Sleep Centers, we recommend The Bamboo Breathe mask, a simple lightweight sleep mask made from natural bamboo fiber fabric that is designed to breathe, so it is less warm to wear than other sleep masks - available in teal and ginger.  For more details go to: http://dreamessentials. com/a_mask_bamboo_breathe. aspx

For Airlines:
For Economy Class, The Snooz™ is inexpensive, but delivers the features of a more expensive mask, with the Comfort Bridge™, which provides superior light blocking around the nose, as well as cushioning the eyes without pressure - available in many colors.  For more details go to:  http://dreamessentials. com/a_mask_snooz. aspx
For Business Class, Sweet Dreams™, offers amazing comfort and cavities for the eyes; molded and contoured, this sleep mask conveniently folds away into a storage pouch and fits easily into a purse, bag, briefcase - a great value at a small price and available in many colors.  For more details go to:   http://dreamessentials. com/a_mask_dreamlite. aspx.

For First Class, The Escape™ is a luxurious sleep mask made from plush velvet, with 100% light blockage, eye cavities, an adjustable Velcro™ strap, earplugs/ case and storage pouch - available in 6 plush colors.  For more details go to:  http://dreamessentials. com/a_mask_dream_away. aspx

Some of Dream Essentials' clients include:  Vancouver Olympic Village 2010, Dr. Mercola, 'The Sleep Doctor,' Meadows Sleep Center, Lucid Dream, Westin Corporate, Wynn Hotels, "Top Chef" (Bravo TV), Universal Studios, Fabulous Bitch Brands and several major hospitals.

"Have your next sleepover event catered by Dream Essentials".

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Sunday, July 27, 2008

Vacations Could Reduce the Chances of Heart Disease and Improve Overall Health

Vacations Could Reduce the Chances of Heart Disease and Improve Overall Health

Vacations Could Reduce the Chances of Heart Disease and improve overall health.

Hollywood, FL (PRWEB) September 9, 2005

There is evidence to show that vacations may not only be enjoyable but also health promoting. Studies show that taking a vacation can reduce the risk of dying from coronary heart disease and can help both men and women, live longer healthier lives. Vacations bring with them unforgettable memories but also health, personal, and financial benefits that will last a lifetime.

Experts agree that people who take their health seriously should also learn to take vacation time seriously. In many studies throughout the years vacations have been proven to delay death for both men and women. It was also discovered that lack of vacations contribute to higher chances of heart disease. Going on vacation has restorative effects that can reduce stress and prevent burnout. Also both men and women that occasionally take time off are less likely to die from coronary heart disease.

To learn more about vacation visit:

Http://www. manifestingpower. com/seo/travel. html (http://www. manifestingpower. com/seo/travel. html)

The Benefits of Taking a Vacation for Men and Women

In a study of 12,338 middle aged men who were at risk of heart disease, those who did not take regular vacations were more likely to die over a 9 year period than those who did. These surprising figures were found by researchers from the State University of New York in Orsweg. Researcher Elaine Eaker also found that middle aged women who do not take vacations frequently have eight times the risk of either having a heart attack or dying of heart disease. “Social and psychological aspects of peoples lives are directly related to their physical health.” Eaker stated. It was discovered that women who vacation at least twice a year have 50% less chance of developing coronary heart disease or any other serious heart problems.

The Benefits of taking a Vacation For Everyone

The positive impact that vacations have on health affects everyone. A study that was conducted by the Families and Work Institute in New York, found that 55 % of workers who didnÂ’t take all their vacation time experienced high levels of feeling overworked. There is scientific evidence to prove that workers who take vacations frequently are less likely to develop serious heart problems in the future.

Health Benefits of Taking Vacations

Vacations are the ultimate tool to reduce the pressures of every-day life, and eliminate stress. Stress threatens peopleÂ’s wellness, affecting the function of the immune system, cardiovascular health, emotional well being and overall quality of life.

In a vacation the possibilities of fun and physical activity are limitless. Being involved in sports like skiing, windsurfing, or scuba-diving might not be restful but will offer many healthy benefits. No matter how active or inactive a vacation may be, the mind should be at rest and body should feel relaxed. Taking a leave is the primary way to prevent burnout, breaking the routine once in a while can help improve physical and mental health.

Personal Benefits of Taking Vacations

Planning a vacation is exciting, it stimulates the imagination, and makes us have something to look forward to. ItÂ’s a chance to take off the work hat and go out to play, learn, and explore. Vacations are a way to increase the quality of time spent with family, friends, and loved ones. Perhaps that is why couples go on honey moons after they are married. On a vacation, discovering new places and finding new sides of one another are both possible. Vacations also awaken an appreciation of things and people that are usually taken for granted, making the return home more inviting. A good trip many only last a week, but the personal benefits and memories derived from it have the possibility to last a lifetime.

Financial Benefits of Taking Vacations

Vacations are the perfect formula to avoid high health care costs and save money. As a way to reduce the ever-rising health care costs, people should consider saving by taking a vacation. As stated earlier vacations are an essential part for having great health. High costs of medicine, hospitalization, or an unplanned leave from work because of heart problems could cause difficult financial situations. The best way to prevent this is to find a good program that offers affordable and reliable trips.

To learn more about vacation visit: http://www. manifestingpower. com/seo/travel. html (http://www. manifestingpower. com/seo/travel. html)

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Saturday, July 26, 2008

Arsenic, DDT, and Mercury – It's What's for Dinner

Arsenic, DDT, and Mercury – It's What's for Dinner

BodyHealth. Com releases a new body-detoxifying supplement to help remove the chemicals, pesticides and heavy metals that invade our bodies, through the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe every day of our lives. The supplement Body Detox™ contains ingredients that also help clean up and rejuvenate the digestive tract as well as improve immune function.

Clearwater, FL (PRWEB) June 21, 2004

BodyHealth. Com releases a new body-detoxifying supplement to help remove the chemicals, pesticides and heavy metals that invade our bodies, through the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breath every day of our lives. No one is free from these attacks. The supplement Body Detox™ contains ingredients that also help clean up and rejuvenate the digestive tract as well as improve immune function.

In laboratory tests conducted on 1300 Americans by the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention, weed and bug-killer residues were found in the bodies of everyone tested. A surprising finding was that 99 percent of Americans, including virtually all children born in recent years, had DDT residues. DDT was banned in the late 1960Â’s. This survey suggests that Americans are coming into contact with these substances through food and the environment despite our countryÂ’s multi-million dollar efforts to control harmful pesticides, chemicals and heavy metals.

From the daily newspapers, to the movies, to the EPA, and to the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention, we are told about all of the harmful health hazards attacking the American people in their own homes and workplace on a daily basis. The evidence that these toxins are invading our bodies is documented in thousands of papers in government reports and can be viewed at www. epa. gov and www. cdc. gov.

Body Detox™ is a safe, over-the-counter, detoxification supplement to help the body deal with these ongoing toxic assaults. It contains specific natural ingredients including glutathione, fulvic acid and ferulic acid to bind up toxins and heavy metals and pull them out of the body, as well as other ingredients to help rejuvenate the intestinal cells and improve immune function. Anti-oxidants complement the formula to protect the body from free radical damaging effects of these toxins. It can be given to children. Body Detox is $54.95 a bottle, which is a 1-2 month's supply. For more information visit the BodyHealth. Com web site at www. bodyhealth. com.

For a photo of Body Detox go to http://www. bodyhealth. com/#body_detox (http://www. bodyhealth. com/#body_detox)

CONTACT: Jeannine Dowdell 

Phone: 727-441-4954 or toll free 877-804-3285

E-mail: jeannine@bodyhealth. com

BodyHealth, 301 Turner St, Clearwater, FL 33756

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Friday, July 25, 2008

The ASMBS Designates The Bariatric Institute and Palmyra Surgical LLC as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence

The ASMBS Designates The Bariatric Institute and Palmyra Surgical LLC as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence

Palmyra Surgical LLC in Albany Georgia receives designation as a bariatric Center of Excellence. Since 2002, Dr. John Bagnato has performed bariatric surgery at Palmyra Medical Center and established the Bariatric Institute of Southwest Georgia to follow these patients. Now the program has received the designation by the ASMBS as a center of excellence. .

Albany, GA (PRWEB) November 19, 2009

John Bagnato, MD announced today that Palmyra Surgical LLC and the Bariatric Institute of Southwest Georgia have been named an American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence®.

The ASMBS BSCOE designation recognizes surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery. To earn a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence designation, Palmyra Surgical LLC underwent an extensive site inspection process during which all aspects of the program’s surgical processes were closely examined and data on health outcomes was collected.

As Medical Director of the Bariatric Institute, Dr. Bagnato said he is excited to be designated a Center of Excellence, but said this was a total team effort. “A tremendous amount of work was completed by many individuals for Palmyra Surgical and the Bariatric Institute to become a Center of Excellence. From the beginning of the program in 2002, our goal has been to improve the health of people afflicted with obesity,” said Dr. Bagnato. “We have worked to eliminate many of the health risks associated with obesity. We have been encouraged by the remarkable changes in the quality of life for these individuals.”

According to a report released in 2007 by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the number of bariatric surgeries has grown from 16,000 procedures performed in 1992 to 170,000 performed in 2005. Faced with clinical evidence that the most experienced and best-run bariatric surgery programs have by far the lowest rates of complications, the ASMBS Bariatric Surgery Centers of Excellence program was created to recognize bariatric surgery centers that perform well and to help surgeons and hospitals continue to improve the quality and safety of care provided.

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

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Thursday, July 24, 2008

PERSONAL TRAINING AVAILABLE VIA THE INTERNET

PERSONAL TRAINING AVAILABLE VIA THE INTERNET

(PRWEB) March 7, 2000

Contact:

Brian Day

617-666-7690

Fitnessbyday@yahoo. com

PERSONAL TRAINING AVAILABLE VIA THE INTERNET:

LOG ON TO FITNESS WITH ON-LINE PERSONAL TRAINING

BOSTON, Massachusetts (March 4, 2000) - Personal trainers have long been helping people achieve healthier, more fit lifestyles, but not everyone has the time or the flexibility in their schedule to make it to the gym for training sessions. FitnessByDay. com offers a convenient alternative to in-person training sessions. Users gain the guidance motivation that they need right from their home computer.

Members of FitnessByDay. com receive a personal fitness web page, complete with a detailed description of their exercise program, a direct link to their personal trainer, and links to additional valuable health and fitness information. Following each workout, members visit their page and submit the results of their workout directly to their trainer who charts their progress and modifies their individualized program as necessary to optimize their results.

"Consistency and communication are the keys to success with any fitness program," said founder and president Brian Day. According to Brian, frequent interaction between individuals and trainers helps motivate members to stick with their program and reach their health and fitness goals. "We are constantly communicating with our members to evaluate their programs, review their results, and become an integral part of their healthy lifestyle."

"Brian has really helped me to stick with my exercise regimen. His program has been easy to follow and I am noticing muscles I didn't notice before," says George Arnos, FitnessByDay. com member. Arnos thinks offering personal training via the Internet is a great idea. "Brian knows my fitness goals, my lifestyle, my strengths, and my weaknesses. I like the fact that I can contact him at any time with questions. I get help and advice based on my schedule, not based on when I can get to the gym."

About FitnessByDay. com

FitnessByDay. com is a privately-held Internet service company. FitnessByDay. com founder and president Brian Day is a highly sought-after personal trainer in Boston, MA. Brian's in-person clientele ranges from some of the city's most successful executives to people in the entertainment industry. FitnessByDay. com has been offering the convenience of professional personal training over the Internet since 1999. To learn more about FitnessByDay. com visit our web site or contact us at 617-666-7690.

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Tuesday, July 22, 2008

BackJoy, the Stylish Back Pain Relief Chair Support, Provides Top Ten Tips to Relieve Back Pain

BackJoy, the Stylish Back Pain Relief Chair Support, Provides Top Ten Tips to Relieve Back Pain

Recommended by medical professionals to simply and easily begin relieving back pain, BackJoy launches new affiliate program

New York, NY (PRWEB) August 5, 2005

With millions of Americans suffering from chronic back pain, BackJoy, the revolutionary new chair support product designed to relieve back pain (http://www. backjoy. com? img=2&kbid=1007), provides top ten tips to begin relieving back pain immediately.

BackJoy, which enables users to sit comfortably and back pain free for hours (http://www. backjoy. com? img=2&kbid=1007), is rapidly garnering a loyal following and is endorsed by medical professionals as an integral part of any total back pain relief program. You can purchase the BackJoy with a limited time special offer at (add affiliate link).

BackJoy urges those suffering from back pain to begin relieving chronic back pain through the following tips:

1. Exercise Often — Even going for a short walk everyday can help you relieve back pain. Remember to stretch your spine before and after any exercise you do, and always consult your doctor to see what type of exercise will be best for you.

2. Eat a Healthy Diet —While food doesnÂ’t appear to be related to relieving back pain, your food intake does give you the needed nutrients to make sure all systems are working and functional.

3. Maintain good posture— Make sure when you are seated youÂ’re not overly slouched or sitting in another awkward position which will lead to a repetitive stress injury and back pain. BackJoy is designed to be among the best approaches to relieve backpain.

4. Avoid sleeping on your stomach — Sleeping on your stomach forces your spine to try and adapt to a reversed position, which will end up causing a lot of back pain. It also twists your spine in unnatural directions, and it puts undue pressure on your abdominal muscles. To avoid and relieve backpain, try to sleep on your back, on a firm mattress, or on your side.

5. Invest in a good chair, pillow and mattress — Think about the amount of time you spend sitting and sleeping each day; we donÂ’t spend time doing much else. Spending a few extra dollars on higher quality items that can help relieve your back pain will be worth it in the long run, and these items can also help keep you out of the doctorÂ’s office. Remember, using a BackJoy in an ergonomic chair will turn that chair into an orthopedic chair and help relieve back pain.

6. Always Lift with your Legs — The best and fastest way to injure your back is to lift something heavy using only your back muscles. Even if you think something you are about to lift is light, get into the practice of using your leg muscles to get it up into the air instead of your back muscles to relieve back pain. 

7. Stretch your Legs and Back after Each Hour of Sitting — Whether in a car or at a desk, stretching regularly will help to keep you from tightening up or injuring yourself further and relieve back pain.

8. Use a Headset with your Phone — If you talk a lot on the phone all day at work or when you are at home, invest in a headset so you donÂ’t have to cradle the phone between your neck and shoulder. Cradling the phone here will often lead to an injury and create back pain, even if you think you donÂ’t do it very often.

9. Watch what you carry — Never leave a wallet in your back pocket when you sit (especially when you drive), and pay attention to the load you put in a purse or back pack. Remember the goal is to keep your spine balanced, or neutral, so sitting in an awkward way (on top of a fat wallet on one side) or carrying a heavy bag can upset that neutrality very quickly and cause damage to your back.

10. Utilize BackJoys Wherever You Sit for Extended Periods: More and more medical professionals are recommending back support products for sitting to relieve back pain. BackJoyÂ’s advanced design and cutting edge materials combine to create a highly effective remedy for back pain sufferer by “flexing” to Perfect your Sitting Posture, cupping the gluteus muscles to relieve tightening of back muscles and cradling the pelvis. BackJoy should be an integral element of any back pain relief program.

About BackJoy Affiliate Program (http://www. backjoy. com? img=2&kbid=1007)

BackJoyÂ’s affiliate program, managed by Converseon, provides approved website owners with a compelling way to generate revenue by helping to promote the Backjoy product and help users relieve back pain. To apply to the BackJoy affiliate program visit BackJoy. com/affiliates.

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Monday, July 21, 2008

Conversations with Mrs Claus Visits Christmas Author & Publisher Chris Byrnes in Japan -- Discover Fascinating Insights of Christmas Celebrations in Japan and Learn How to Make an Origami Christmas Tree

Conversations with Mrs Claus Visits Christmas Author & Publisher Chris Byrnes in Japan -- Discover Fascinating Insights of Christmas Celebrations in Japan and Learn How to Make an Origami Christmas Tree

Conversations with Mrs. Claus podcast show visits Christopher Byrnes, Christmas author and publisher, who shares fascinating insights about Christmas in Japan and reminisces about his home town celebrations in England. Christ gives away a free new Christmas resource ebook which includes a step by step origami Christmas tree craft activity. Bernadette Dimitrov (aka Mrs Claus) brings the spirit of Christmas to every podcast. She and her guests educate and entertain with traditions, contests, news and interviews.

Melbourne, Australia (PRWEB) July 2, 2007

Podcast show 'Conversations with Mrs. Claus' on the www. TheFamilyYak. com channel features show host Mrs. Claus (the wife of Santa Claus, the jolly fellow with the white beard) visiting Christopher Byrnes, Christmas publisher and author, in Japan. On this show Chris, in a warm-hearted conversation, shares fascinating insights as he reminisces about Christmas celebrations both in Japan where he has lived for the past eight years and in England his hometown. Christmas in Japan is revealed as a celebration with no resemblance to what we know in the west accept for the commercial trimmings. Chris gives away a new Christmas resource ebook with a step by step origami Christmas tree craft activity for children and adults alike to enjoy.

This week Mrs. Claus reveals a magic secret of Christmas practiced at the North Pole that will show you how to transform your life. Christmas is revealed as being not just about one day of the year but about living and projecting the 'spirit' of Christmas every day for a truly fulfilled and great life from the inside out!

In the 'Ask Mrs Claus a Question' segment, Ivana from Bulgaria has her question answered "What language does Santa speak?" Listeners are in for a surprise. Mrs. Claus reveals what goes on at the North Pole and insights about Santa you never knew. It's a lot of fun.

Bluey Santa's new recruit announces the winner of this month's prize: a copy of The HoHoHo Factor, Christmas resource ebook. Bluey shares Daniel from Canada's winning email and announces a new question for next month's prize.

Mrs. Claus visits fascinating guests and experts from around the world each week who reveal Christmas insights and transformational secrets about how to live a happy, healthy, fulfilled, fun, prosperous and loving life.

Sponsors for this show are: Kidz Safety Education Group website http://www. kseg. org/ (http://www. kseg. org/), 'Bluey Santa's New Recruit' new children's story series www. HoHoHoChristmas. com and Women's Safety Education Group http://www. wseg. org/ (http://www. wseg. org/)

Conversations with Mrs. Claus podcast show is a family show that provides a weekly stream of inspiration, insight and connection to fascinating guests world-wide. It's a fun show with something for both young and old. This is a family show that entertains from the heart on Yaktivate. com's The Family Yak channel.

Contact Information:
Bernadette Dimitrov
(Show host for 'Conversations with Mrs Claus' www. TheFamilyYak. com
And Christmas Author: www. HoHoHoChristmas. com )
Telephone: Melbourne, Australia +61 3 9778 3036

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New B-Sure Anal Leakage Pads Provide Solution For Mild Anal Incontinence - Absorbent, Reliable And Discrete Order Online

New B-Sure Anal Leakage Pads Provide Solution For Mild Anal Incontinence - Absorbent, Reliable And Discrete Order Online

New B-Sure anal leakage pads by Birchwood Laboratories are the very latest solution for managing mild anal incontinence. Designed for active lifestyles, their unique butterfly shape makes them easy to use and keep in place, conforming to body contours. Unique B-Sure pads help decrease anxiety while improving quality of life for a problem that now affects an estimated 21 million adults.

Eden Prairie, MN (PRWEB) March 22, 2007

http://www. birchwoodmedical. com (http://www. birchwoodmedical. com) Eden Prairie, Minnesota, March 21, 2007: New B-Sure anal leakage pads provide the very latest discrete, simple, and sanitary solution for managing mild anal incontinence. Soft, smooth and lint free, B-Sure pads are highly absorbent and help prevent embarrassing anal leakage. These new pads act as a breathable moisture barrier that help minimize chapped, cracked and irritated skin while helping to prevent burning and itching.

B-Sure anal leakage pads are scientifically developed by Birchwood Laboratories, a leading provider of healthcare products (http://www. birchwoodmedical. com) for over 50 years. With B-Sure, there's no need to wear bulky, diaper-like products for mild anal leakage (http://www. birchwoodmedical. com) protection. B-Sure pads have a unique butterfly shape that makes them easy to use and keep in place without applying irritating tape. B-Sure pads (http://www. birchwoodmedical. com) conform to body contours and act as a liner and barrier to normal undergarments and clothing. They are highly absorbent (up to 10 ml leakage per pad) of mild anal leakage and perspiration.

B-Sure pads are designed for active lifestyles and can be changed and disposed of quickly in the privacy of a restroom. Most important, B-Sure pads are disposable, biodegradable and flushable.

Latex free and with excellent wet strength, unique B-Sure pads help decrease anxiety while improving the quality of life for a problem that now affects an estimated 21,000,000 adults.

Compact, measuring just 3-1/2 x 5 inches open (fold to use), B-Sure pads can be discreetly carried for use when needed. They are available in boxes of 24 for $8.99 and may be ordered online at www. birchwoodmedical. com

About Birchwood Laboratories: B-Sure is the latest in a full line of personal care products targeted to the health care professional from Birchwood Laboratories. The company distributes over 2 million product units annually for healthcare use and has provided products to the healthcare community for over 50 years. http://www. birchwoodmedical. com (http://www. birchwoodmedical. com)

Contact:

Birchwood Laboratories

7900 Fuller Road

Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344-2195

1-800-328-6156

Fax 952-937-7979

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

Editorial contact:

Anderson Madison Advertising

7710 Computer Avenue

Edina, Minnesota 55435

952-835-5133

Fax 952-835-4977

Editor's Note: A technical article on anal incontinence is also available on request. Please call Anderson Madison Advertising at 952-835-5133.

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Caffeinated Cayenne Pepper Body Sprays Relieve Common Skin and Scalp Problems

Caffeinated Cayenne Pepper Body Sprays Relieve Common Skin and Scalp Problems

The topical application of caffeine and capsaicin (hot pepper extract), are proven to promote increased blood flow, circulation and absorption throughout the surface of the skin and scalp. A new line of naturally caffeinated body sprays brings the power of caffeine and capsaicin together to provide fast relief for a variety of topical conditions affecting the skin, scalp and feet.

Schenectady, NY (PRWEB) October 26, 2009

The topical application of caffeine and capsaicin (hot pepper extract), are proven to promote increased blood flow, circulation and absorption throughout the surface of the skin and scalp. A new line of natural body sprays from Greensations®, brings the power of caffeine and capsaicin together to provide fast relief for a variety of topical conditions affecting the skin, scalp and feet.

ThermaSkin™, ThermaScalp™ and ThermaFeet™ are each designed to increase blood flow and circulation by creating a thermal action, triggering nerve receptors to release chemicals that promote topical healing. The caffeine and capsaicin in each formula also promote topical absorption of the other ingredients including herbal extracts, antioxidants and Alpha Lipoic Acid.

"Skin pores and hair follicles get clogged and irritated because of environmental factors such as allergens and pollution. Daily use of soaps and shampoos can also cause harm over time due to added chemicals and preservatives. This leads to itching, dryness, inflammation, scaling and other adverse skin conditions. Increasing surface blood flow and absorption is the key to triggering new skin cell growth while promoting healthy skin pores and hair follicles. Increased circulation promotes healing and that's what our new caffeinated capsaicin body sprays were designed to do," says Niles Porter, Director of Sales for GSC Products, LLC.

Aside from caffeine and capsaicin, Greensations® body sprays also contain other proven herbal extracts along with Vitamin C and Alpha Lipoic Acid. Although the capsaicin is derived from hot peppers, these formulas don't burn, but they do provide a soothing tingling feeling that is guaranteed to stop any itch fast. According to the manufacturer, these all natural body sprays trigger noticeable healing upon the very first application.

"All three body sprays use the power of hot peppers and caffeine to increase topical blood flow, circulation and absorption, but each product also has added herbals that specifically target the skin, scalp and feet. These are three very diverse and very effective natural products," adds Porter.

ThermaSkin™ features Yuzu Oil, Green Tea, Witch Hazel and Kola Nut to provide fast and long lasting relief for a variety of symptoms related to Dermatitis, dry skin, rashes, acne and even bug bites. This caffeinated capsaicin skin spray works for all skin types, and it balances topical PH to promote healthy skin.

ThermaScalp™ features Saw Palmetto, Pygeum and Nettle extracts to invigorate hair follicles for thicker growth and a healthy scalp. Dryness and itching are eliminated almost instantly with just a few sprays, and the relief lasts for up to 8 hours. This formula is designed for all hair types including bald heads.

ThermaFeet™ uses a higher concentration of capsaicin than its sister brands, along with Black Walnut and Goldenseal, to reduce foot pain and increase circulation to the feet and toes. This formula also relieves numbness, dryness and itching. It's especially good for diabetics who are concerned about the circulatory health of their feet.

Greensations® body sprays are all natural with no added chemicals, and they are not tested on animals. All Greensations® products are made in the United States by American workers. ThermaScalp™, ThermaSkin™ and ThermaFeet™ are available at select retailers including salons, drug stores, supermarkets, spas and natural markets. Greensations® body sprays can also be found at various online retailers as well as on eBay® and Amazon®. Visit the official Greensations. com website for more information.

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Sunday, July 20, 2008

Seeing Is Believing

Seeing Is Believing

A baby relies on sight to learn functions. A child relies on sight to kick a soccer ball into the goal. A teenager relies on site to relate. A business professional relies on sight to create the perfect presentation. The sense of sight makes learning and living easier.

Stone Mountain, GA (PRWEB) August 7, 2006

A baby relies on sight to learn functions. A child relies on sight to kick a soccer ball into the goal. A teenager relies on site to relate. A business professional relies on sight to create the perfect presentation. The sense of sight makes learning and living easier.

“By taking care of your eyes at a young age, you may prevent many problems from occurring later in life,” says QUENTIN MOSES, local field service representative of the Alliance for Affordable Services.

Incorporating some factors into your habits can increase the life of your eyes, even if you already need corrective lenses or contacts. There is no sense in making things worse!

Wash Your Hands

How often do you touch your eyes? You may not even be aware that you do very often! Keep your hands clean and avoid rubbing your eyes. By introducing different substances into your eyes, you increase the odds of having problems.

Protection form the Sunlight

Your mother always reprimanded you for staring at the sun. Though you hate to admit it, she was right. Wear sunglasses with UV protection to shield your eyes from the ultraviolet rays.

Wear Goggles

Through you hated wearing goggles in chemistry class, they served a good purpose! Protecting your eyes while playing sports, working with chemicals or operating tools and machinery prevents bigger problems from happening in the future.

Regular Check-Ups

If you can’t remember when you had your last eye check-up that means it is time to schedule an appointment! Because your eyesight changes slowly over time, you may not realize how your sight has changed. Coordinate a visit to the eye doctor every two years to stay abreast of the development occurring in your eyes

Alliance Members have access to the Vision Discount Plan for their eye care needs. Eye exams, frames, lenses, contacts and laser vision corrective surgery are available at discount pricing. With participating provides like Lenscrafters, Sears, Target and Pearle Vision Centers, the discount program makes it easy to visit a location that works best for the member.

The Alliance for Affordable Services is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping members live better and save more. The Alliance uses the power of the group to negotiate significant savings on a variety of business, lifestyle and healthcare benefits for more that 150,000 members. For more information about the Alliance for Affordable Services, contact QUENTIN MOSES at 770-469-3927.

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GoDogGo® Remote-Control Tennis Ball Launcher for Dogs Chosen By NBC's Today Show As A Top Pet-Friendly Gadget

GoDogGo® Remote-Control Tennis Ball Launcher for Dogs Chosen By NBC's Today Show As A Top Pet-Friendly Gadget

GoDogGo® Canine Activity Sport was recently featured on NBC's today show as a fun, canine-inspired gadget, keeping four-legged friends happy, healthy and safe. GoDogGo ($150), is an automatic tennis ball shooter designed specifically for dogs.

(PRWEB) June 11, 2005

GoDogGo® Canine Activity Sport was recently featured on NBC's Today Show as a as a top pet-friendly gadget. Designed to keep four-legged friends happy, healthy, and safe, GoDogGo ($150)is an automatic tennis ball shooter designed specifically for dogs. Of course, it is necessary for a dog's "owner" to get somewhat involved by selecting the launch distance and times from the remote control. Pet owners can then train their dogs to return tossed balls directly to the bucket for continuous play.

GoDogGo™ is the first, and still the only, Automatic Fetch Machine for dogs. GoDogGo was designed to provide hours of healthy exercise and enjoyment for your dog. Most dogs love to play fetch. Love it! Long after they've tired their human companions out, most dogs are still ready to play--play more fetch! GoDogGo was designed to let you choose how much or how little interaction you have with your dog while he's playing with his new favorite dog toy. From the remote control, you can set GoDogGo to any one of three modes.

GoDogGo Canine Activity Sport was designed and developed out of the inventor's need to keep his high-energy pooch, Hershey, active. Hershey, like most Labs, cannot get enough of the game of "fetch." The inventor acted upon this and designed a toy to keep his dog busy while he was working in the yard.

Since GoDogGo® was introduced, it has found many admirers from the elderly pet owner to the paraplegic that absolutely needs to keep their pet fit but may not have the physical ability to do so.

For additional information visit:

Web: www. GoDogGoOnline. com

Web: www. BuyGoDogGo. com

Or email: Carrie@BuyGoDogGo. com

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Saturday, July 19, 2008

OST Wins FAA Software Design and Development Services Contract

OST Wins FAA Software Design and Development Services Contract

Optimal Solutions and Technologies (OST), a CMMI Level 3 externally appraised information technology services provider, announced that the company has been awarded a task order with the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) to provide a range of management and technical support services to the Asset Management and National Airspace System (NAS) Supply Support Team (AM&NSST). This task order was awarded under the FAA's Broad Information Technology and Telecommunications Support Services (BITS II) contract through its comparison process. The $7 million task order was awarded for a base year plus 2 option years.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) December 2, 2007

Optimal Solutions and Technologies (OST), a CMMI Level 3 externally appraised information technology services provider, announced that the company has been awarded a task order with the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) to provide a range of management and technical support services to the Asset Management and National Airspace System (NAS) Supply Support Team (AM&NSST). This task order was awarded under the FAA's Broad Information Technology and Telecommunications Support Services (BITS II) contract through its comparison process. The $7 million task order was awarded for a base year plus 2 option years.

The Asset Management and NAS Supply Support Team provides critical support to the FAA to meet Congressional and DOT mandated asset management requirements and to provide NAS logistics supply support services.. The Asset Management and NAS Supply Support Team serves as the FAA Property Manager and fulfills the agency's life cycle asset management and supply support requirements. In addition, the AM&NSST is tasked to design, build, implement, and maintain the official personal property system of record used FAA-wide to meet the requirements and needs of the FAA, as well as for federal asset reporting requirements.

The scope of work includes complex skills and technical project management knowledge. OST will continue developing, implementing, and maintaining the current web-based Asset Inventory Tracking System (AITS) based on increased capacity for sustained technical and functional capabilities required to support federal and agency policy. OST will also develop, implement and maintain the Handheld Bar Code Scanning Application that works with AITS, and modernize the legacy Shipments in Place system (SIP). Additionally, OST will conduct all required project management activities for each release of AITS and the Handheld Bar Scanning Application projects, conduct asset management and logistics assessments, and provide mission activity support, as well as troubleshooting support for system development and system architecture.

The firm's President and CEO, Vijay Narula, expressed delight at winning another opportunity to continue the firm's long standing partnership with the FAA. "OST brings over 200 staff years of FAA experience to this opportunity. OST knows the FAA culture and the FAA way of doing business, and we have a team that understands asset and logistics management. We have the expertise in the processes to track assets from acquisition to disposition stage."

Ajay Madan, OST COO, commented on how well the company is positioned to support the FAA in these areas. "OST has a unique portfolio, as we have expertise in the Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics domains. We have hands on experience with FAA policies and procedures directly dealing with asset management and system development, and have developed various asset management systems used at FAA to track personal property. We look forward to helping the AM&NSST achieve its goals and objectives for an improved asset management system."

About OST
OST is a provider of management consulting, integrated information technology, and engineering services mainly to the aviation, defense, financial, health, insurance, transportation, and utility industries. Its client base includes numerous Fortune 1,000 companies and public sector organizations including the US Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, and Treasury, as well as state and local governments.

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Global Clinical Nutrition Products Market to Reach $34.5 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Global Clinical Nutrition Products Market to Reach $34.5 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Clinical Nutrition Products markets. The world market for Clinical Nutrition Products is projected to touch $34.5 billion by the year 2015. This is primarily driven by increasing health conscious people, graying population, and rapid rise in the number of patients suffering from chronic ailments. Additionally, increasing investments in research and development for introduction of novel products with enhanced nutrition will also contribute to the market growth.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) April 15, 2010

Clinical nutrition involves the study of correlation between food and general health of body. Clinical nutrition deals with nutrients and process of nutrients digestion, absorption, transportation, metabolisms, storage, and discharge from the body. The world clinical nutrition products market is registering healthy growth fueled by market demographics and new product developments. Further, the clinical nutrition industry is burgeoning on account of growth in the usage of homecare, which is fueling demand for easy to use products.

Europe and the United States dominate the world clinical nutrition products market as stated by the new market research report on clinical nutrition products (http://www. strategyr. com/Clinical_Nutrition_Products_Market_Report. asp). The regions are witnessing increased investments from manufacturers in the research and development for innovating new products with enhanced nutrition, and products supplemented with ingredients focused at improving the health of toddlers and infants. The R&D initiatives have resulted in development of products including infant formulas enriched with protein hydrolysates, antioxidants, probiotics, prebiotics, and omega-3 fatty acids such as ARA, eicosapentaenoic acid, and DHA.

Infant Nutrition (http://www. strategyr. com/Clinical_Nutrition_Products_Market_Report. asp) represents the largest as well as fastest growing segment in the global clinical nutritional products market. Infant formula market is currently on a growth spree. New product developments are significantly driving infant formulas markets across highly competitive regions. However, the opportunities for new product development and easy market penetration are scarce in developed markets such as the US.

The market for clinical nutrition products is highly consolidated. Key players profiled in the report include Abbott Laboratories Inc., Ajinomoto Co. Inc., American HomePatient Inc., Baxter International Inc., B. Braun Melsungen AG, Groupe Danone, DSM Nutritional Products, Fresenius Kabi AG, Gentiva Health Services Inc., Hero Nutritionals Inc., H. J. Heinz Company, Hospira Inc., Kendall, Lonza Ltd., Mead Johnson & Company, Nestlé Nutrition, and Wyeth, among others.

The report titled "Clinical Nutrition Products: A Global Strategic Business Report" announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, competitive scenario, product overview, product introductions/innovations, and recent industry activity. The study analyzes market data and analytics in terms of value sales for regions including US, Japan, Europe, China, and Rest of World. The global market for clinical nutrition products is analyzed by the following segments - Enteral Nutrition, Infant Nutrition, and Parenteral Nutrition (http://www. strategyr. com/Clinical_Nutrition_Products_Market_Report. asp).

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit - http://www. strategyr. com/Clinical_Nutrition_Products_Market_Report. asp (http://www. strategyr. com/Clinical_Nutrition_Products_Market_Report. asp)

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) (http://www. strategyR. com/) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world's largest market research publishers. The company employs over 800 people worldwide and publishes more than 1100 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers thousands of smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Telephone 408-528-9966
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Email press(at)StrategyR(dot)com
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Foundations Increase Impact through Investments in Public Policy, According to New Book

Foundations Increase Impact through Investments in Public Policy, According to New Book

Policy has traditionally been an area untouched by foundations. But increasingly, grantmakers are finding that targeted investments in advocating for policy change can leverage dollars, allowing them to help a lot more people than they would otherwise. To further this work, "Power in Policy: A Funder's Guide to Advocacy and Civic Participation"--written by top philanthropic leaders across the U. S.--reveals strategies and examples of how foundations are approaching this new tack on grantmaking.

St. Paul, MN (PRWEB) February 6, 2007

Wise foundations have figured out a new way to stretch their philanthropic dollars, according to "Power in Policy," a new book from Fieldstone Alliance, Inc, a nonprofit publishing and consulting group headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota.

In Kansas, The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation (GKCCF) got their legislature to increase early childhood education funding from $3.2 million to $8.45 million--despite a tight budget year.

In North Carolina, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation helped influence the legislature to pass the Clean Smokestacks Act, which requires power plants to significantly reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions.

And in Massachusetts, The Boston Foundation helped boost support for publicly funded early education from only 33 percent in 1999 to 73 percent in 2003.

Their secret--they all got involved in shaping public policy.

Policy has traditionally been an area untouched by foundations. But increasingly, grantmakers are finding that targeted investments in advocating for policy change can leverage dollars, allowing them to help a lot more people than they would otherwise.

"Power in Policy: A Funder's Guide to Advocacy and Civic Participation," written by top philanthropic leaders across the U. S., reveals strategies and examples of how foundations are approaching this new tack on grantmaking.

According to the book's editor, David F. Arons, "'Power in Policy' provides an all-in-one definitive resource for private and community foundations that will help them become knowledgeable, consistent, and effective in reaching mission-based objectives through public policy and civic involvement."

"Power in Policy" aims to educate and motivate. In addition to thoughtful perspectives and viewpoints on foundations role in public policy this practical book also includes:

Real-life examples of private and community foundations funding and participating in activities that shape public policy. A clear, concise explanation of the legal rules of policy engagement A primer on evaluation of advocacy initiatives Practical steps for developing public policy capacity within foundations and other nonprofits, and A toolkit to help foundations get started and reach their potential as advocates and supporters of advocacy.

For those weighing precisely what role foundations should play, the mix of real-life examples, practical advice, and inspiration in this book are invaluable.

Among the chapter authors and contributors are Emmett D. Carson, PhD, President and CEO of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation and past president of the Minneapolis Foundation and Hodding Carter III, former President of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Additional experienced leaders from private and community foundations and the organizations that support them include:

Stuart Comstock-Gay, Cynthia M. Gibson, PhD, Abby Levine, Geri Mannion, Lloyd H. Mayer, Esq., Gayle Peterson, John Sherman, Kelly Shipp Simone, David T. Abbott, Marcia Egbert, Lenore M. Hanisch, Jeff Krehely, Gara LaMarche, Patti S. Lieberman, Maria Mottola, Phil Nash, Mary O'Connell, Helen Davis Picher, Jeffrey T. Pinzino, Tony Pipa, William A. Schambra, and Brent Thompson

It can't be stated enough that efforts to shape public policy or to strengthen civic life more broadly are often long-term endeavors requiring sustained passion and investment. Success is incremental, but mission clarity, wise use of resources, and resolve will result in the kind of changes that make philanthropy all the more worthwhile.

Endorsements for "Power in Policy"

"Philanthropic leadership in the twenty-first century demands that we become more involved in the public policy process. This book is essential in understanding the issues, and how to be an effective community leader and informed advocate."

Steve Gunderson, President and CEO, Council on Foundations

"This collection of ideas and proven strategies amounts to a hand-held think tank. A riveting and deeply rewarding read--it's a great resource for anyone interested in economic and community growth and renewal."

Paul S. Grogan, President and CEO, The Boston Foundation

"Through our public policy grantees, we have seen policies enacted that can improve the health of far more Californians than we could ever hope to have reached through funding direct service alone. If the achievement of your mission requires changes in public policy, pick up this guide. It will help you navigate the challenges."

Gary L. Yates, President and CEO, The California Wellness Foundation

"Just what the philanthropy doctor ordered. Provides a persuasive argument why foundations must change their attitude if they are to preserve and strengthen our civil society and democracy."

Pablo Eisenberg, Senior Fellow, Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership, Georgetown Public Policy Institute, author of Challenges for Nonprofits and Philanthropy: The Courage to Change

About the Editor

David F. Arons serves the nonprofit sector as an attorney, advocate, and volunteer. He was formerly co director of the Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest (CLPI) in Washington, DC. While at CLPI, he led a national research project known as the Strengthening Nonprofit Advocacy Project to understand factors that influence nonprofits' participation in public policymaking. David is also the coauthor of the book, A Voice for Nonprofits.

David is available for interviews and may be contacted directly at 651-226-7030.

About the Publisher

"Power in Policy" is published by Fieldstone Alliance, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening other nonprofits and the communities they support. The 320-page book is the latest in the Fieldstone Alliance "Funder's Guide" series. This series deals with various aspects of the administration of foundations and helping funders have a greater impact.

Power in Policy (http://www. fieldstonealliance. org/productdetails. cfm? SKU=069458&disccode=PRWEB) is available directly from the publisher at Fieldstone Alliance (http://www. fieldstonealliance. org), 1-800-274-6024. The list price is $37.95. Discounts are available on bulk orders.

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Friday, July 18, 2008

Healing Herbal Soups Launches Blend of Western Cooking with Eastern Herbs to Promote Healing and Health

Healing Herbal Soups Launches Blend of Western Cooking with Eastern Herbs to Promote Healing and Health

A new company called Healing Herbal soups opens in Orlando making frozen soups with Western cooking and Eastern herbs. These soups help to bring healing and health with soups like the detox soup which helps to clean the liver, the recovery soup which helps to nourish the blood and iron, and the metabolism stimulator which revs up the metabolism. All the soups are natural, no preservatives, and low in sodium.

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) August 25, 2008

Healing Herbal Soups, a new company specializing in natural soups that help heal the body, announces today the opening of its Orlando-based operations. Each soup combines Western cooking with Eastern herbs established in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

In trying to provide patients with recipes for making healthy soups, Michelle O'Shaughnessy, an acupuncture Physician, found most people have little time or the desire to cook. So, Michelle and her Executive Chef husband Philip Guilbeault created Healing Herbal Soups to bring these healthy, healing soups to the public. The include:

1. Detox Soup--Helps clean the liver using dark green vegetables like kale, dandelion, leeks, and watercress.

2. Recovery Soup--Helps build up the blood and iron with beets, tomatoes, Go Ji berries, red lentils and Jujubes.

3. MetabolismStimulator--Helps rev up the metabolism with butternut squash, rutabagas, sweet potato, nutmeg, Saigon cinnamon, dry ginger, and Chinese herbs astralagus, and poria.

All the soups are made with the best of the West vegetables and the best East vegetables and herbs. The soup comes in a 32oz (eight 4 oz servings) frozen pouch and cost $18.50 plus tax. After 4 days (8oz a day), a person will have more energy, radiant skin, and feel relaxed and refreshed.

The soups can be purchased at:

Aesthetic Acupuncture Clinic in the Dr. Phillip's area 7758 Wallace Road #X Orlando, FL 32819

Chamberlin's--All their Central Florida locations.

Winter Park farmer's market

Debbie's Health Food Store--Orange City and Port Orange

They can also be ordered by calling 407-355-9969 or online at www. healingherbalsoups. com

Healing HerbalSoups
Www. healingherbalsoups. com
7758 Wallace Road #X
Orlando, FL 32819

Contact Michelle O'Shaughnessy D. O.M.
407-355-9969

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Enwisen™ Announces Record Q1/Q2 Growth Mid-year 60% Growth Reflects Key Role of HR Service Delivery in HR Transformation

Enwisen™ Announces Record Q1/Q2 Growth Mid-year 60% Growth Reflects Key Role of HR Service Delivery in HR Transformation

Enwisen, Inc., the leader in Software-as-a-Service solutions that help employers provide a higher level of HR services – with fewer resources and lower costs – announces that its revenues grew over 60% during the first six months of calendar 2009 compared with the same period in 2008, while maintaining significant profitability.

Novato, CA (PRWEB) August 19, 2009

Enwisen, Inc., the leader in Software-as-a-Service solutions that help employers provide a higher level of HR services – with fewer resources and lower costs – announces that its revenues grew over 60% during the first six months of calendar 2009 compared with the same period in 2008, while maintaining significant profitability.

“During one of the worst recessions in recent history, Enwisen has kicked off the year with two record quarters. We attribute our success to the fact that we give employers a technology that lowers hard costs and streamlines resources while still providing a higher level of service to employees,” explained Wally Smith, Enwisen’s CEO. 

“What’s more, our customers are funding deployment of Enwisen’s AnswerSource™ HR Service Delivery suite through a fractional reallocation of hard cost savings. As a result, these forward-thinking companies are able to realize true HR transformation – they’re deploying low-cost technology to bring personalized HR services to the employee’s desktop and HR shared service centers faster and cheaper, and deploying highly-paid HR professionals to focus on strategic matters. Employers have been trying to achieve HR transformation for years; this recession has just forced the issue. Now, everyone benefits from the opportunity created by doing more with less: even when the recession ends, the benchmark of higher customer service with fewer people and lower costs has been set,” concluded Smith.

Some of Enwisen’s new 2009 customers include one of the world’s largest financial institutions with 250,000 employees in the US alone, a major scientific engineering firm with 45,000 employees, a major convenience food manufacturer with 32,000 employees, a leading North American commercial and consumer branded foods company with 15,000 employees, the country’s largest quality confectionary manufacturer with 12,000 employees, a major consulting firm with 17,000 employees, a global technology company with 2,000 employees, and a major California healthcare provider with 4,500 employees.

For more information on Enwisen: www. enwisen. com.

Media Contact:
Wendy Cook
415.897.0728 ext 264
Wcook(at)enwisen. 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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Thursday, July 17, 2008

Oh My Aching Shoulder! - Why it hurts and What to Do About It

Oh My Aching Shoulder! - Why it hurts and What to Do About It.

(PRWEB) October 31, 2000

COLLEGEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA - A free educational program featuring Orthopedist Alan E. Cooper, MD and physical therapist Todd Cumming, MPT, will discuss several common conditions that affect the shoulder and will provide practical information that will help you manage your injured or aging shoulder. Included is a demonstration of shoulder strengthening exercises.

Dr. Cooper will offer free shoulder screenings after the lecture.

OH MY ACHING SHOULDER! WHY IT HURTS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT.

DATE: Thursday, November 16, 2000

TIME : 7:30 p. m. -9:30p. m.

PLACE: Jefferson HealthCARE - Upper Providence

599 Arcola Road

(RT 29 @ RT 422)

Collegeville, PA 19426

To Register for this FREE class

Call: 1-888-WELL-123

Jobing. com Career Expo Announces Largest Valley Job Fair. Local Employment Leader to Host More than 200 Employers

Jobing. com Career Expo Announces Largest Valley Job Fair. Local Employment Leader to Host More than 200 Employers

Jobing. com will host the largest Career Expo of its kind to hit Phoenix in over 5 years on Wednesday, February 23rd from 12 Noon to 5PM at the Phoenix Civic Plaza with over 200 local employers. Human Resource professionals will be on hand from 11:00am to 3:00pm to provide a free resume review to all interested in improving their resume positioning. In addition, there will be a line up of 11 workshops for job seekers covering subjects from interviewing skills and salary negotiation.

(PRWEB) February 23, 2005

“The Jobing. com Career Expo is Phoenix’s premiere job fair.” stated Kristin Harris, Career Events Manager for Jobing. com. “This event will offer job seekers a variety of local employers and a chance to meet face to face with those who are currently hiring.”

Sponsors for the February 23rd event include Catholic Healthcare West, American Funds Group, Automotive Investment Group, Caremark, Desert Schools Federal Credit Union, La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries, PacifiCare, Progressive, Robert Half Finance & Accounting, Toyota Financial Services and Verizon Wireless. Co-sponsors include Arizona Department of Economic Security and the Arizona Nurses Association. A full roster of attending employers and registration details for both employers and job seekers may be found online at http://pce. jobing. com (http://pce. jobing. com).

Event Location: Phoenix Civic Plaza – 111 North 3rd Street – Exhibit Hall A/B, Lobby 1

Event Date/Time: Wednesday, 2/23/05, 12 Noon to 5 PM

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BedandBreakfast. com Consumer Survey Reveals B&Bs Not-So-Niche Any More

BedandBreakfast. com Consumer Survey Reveals B&Bs Not-So-Niche Any More

BedandBreakfast. com, the largest online B&B directory worldwide, recently surveyed more than 4,000 B&B travelers, revealing key trends in who stays at B&Bs and how consumers research and book B&B travel. According to the survey, B&B travelers are highly educated, prefer to research and book travel online, and use the Internet not only for travel but for consumer and lifestyle products and ideas too.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) August 10, 2007

BedandBreakfast. com, the largest online B&B directory worldwide, recently surveyed more than 4,000 B&B travelers, revealing key trends in who stays at B&Bs and how consumers research and book B&B travel. According to the survey, B&B travelers are highly educated, prefer to research and book travel online, and use the Internet not only for travel but for consumer and lifestyle products and ideas, too. Almost nine out of 10 respondents take at least one to two B&B trips per year.

"We believe that the BedandBreakfast. com Consumer Survey offers the most extensive and up-to-date insights into inngoers' preferences and demographics," commented Eric Goldreyer, President of BedandBreakfast. com. The survey revealed that almost 90 percent of respondents choose B&Bs at least once or twice a year for either leisure or business trips. More than 89 percent responded that they prefer three - to four-star accommodations when traveling for leisure, while just over 81 percent choose three - to four-star accommodations when traveling on business.

Today's B&B travelers prefer to research and book their travel online by a definitive margin. Just over 78 percent of survey respondents claimed to use major travel websites like Expedia, Travelocity and Orbitz, and more than 77 percent said they also use specialty sites like BedandBreakfast. com for booking B&B getaways. Most travelers check multiple websites when researching travel. Seven percent claimed they checked only one website for hotels, while 90 percent said they checked between two and four websites for hotel accommodations. B&B travelers seem to do somewhat less research, with over 27 percent claiming to check just one website for B&B accommodations, and over 72 percent checking between one and three sites. Almost 40 percent of survey respondents said they use specialty sites like BedandBreakfast. com exclusively or frequently when researching B&B travel, and more than 62 percent of respondents used BedandBreakfast. com for making online reservations in the past two years.

The survey paints a picture of well-educated B&B travelers with incomes allowing for frequent travel. Not surprisingly, women are more likely to choose B&Bs; more than 78 percent of survey respondents were female. The largest group of survey respondents (58 percent) fell in the 45-55+ age group, yet the Gen-X and Gen-Y age groups don't lag far behind when it comes to B&B travel, with almost 40 percent of respondents between the ages of 26 and 45. More than 30 percent of respondents had incomes between $100,000-$200,000+, while more than 47 percent had average incomes between $50-$99K. More than 71 percent had a college, graduate or post-graduate degree.

The survey also revealed that B&B travelers shop online for all sorts of things in addition to travel. At least 60 percent of respondents claimed to go online for consumer electronics, to research healthcare issues, or to search for recipes. "Our consumers are very well-educated and use the Internet's planning tools to research not only vacations but key lifestyle and health-related products," commented Sandy Soule, BedandBreakfast. com Editor and B&B guidebook author.

To learn more about B&B stories, visit BedandBreakfast. com's Press Room at http://www. bedandbreakfast. com/about/pressRoom. aspx (http://www. bedandbreakfast. com/about/pressRoom. aspx). Learn more nearly 6,500 B&Bs and inns on BedandBreakfast. com, the leading online bed and breakfast Internet directory and reservation network worldwide. A variety of search functions and extensive maps enable inngoers to find the perfect B&B. Travelers can make reservations online, purchase gift certificates welcomed at nearly 4,000 U. S. bed & breakfast inns, subscribe to free newsletters, read and write independent reviews, and post questions on expert-hosted message boards.

BedandBreakfast. com is the exclusive B&B aggregator for Expedia, Inc. and Expedia serves as BedandBreakfast. com's exclusive online travel agent. See http://www. bedandbreakfast. com/about/press. aspx? year=2006&article=04032006 (http://www. bedandbreakfast. com/about/press. aspx? year=2006&article=04032006) for details.

Additionally, for information on a range of independently owned distinctive lodging, visit BedandBreakfast. com's sister site, www. Inns. com.

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Wednesday, July 16, 2008

US and Canadian Pharmacies Introduce New Acne/Rosacea Treatment

US and Canadian Pharmacies Introduce New Acne/Rosacea Treatment

After 30 years of research - The Parasite That Influences People's Facial Complexion - Over 90% of sufferers are infected at birth with parasites that cause ugly skin - If your skin is rough and flushes, or if it's aging prematurely, experiencing acne, psoriasis, eczema, rosacea or other blemishes, then there could be parasite activity - A team of doctors isolated a small unseen parasite called human demodex (Demodex folliculorum or sometimes referred to as the Eyelash Creature) that can cause people's complexion to become rough, lumpy and reddish, as well as hair loss, premature aging of the skin, enlarged pores and acne. The parasite looks like a microscopic worm and it feeds off our skin. It takes only 10 days to grow from egg to full size and it multiplies at an extremely rapid rate if not treated properly, leading to acne rosacea, a bizarre type of skin rash that occurs primarily on the face.

(PRWEB) February 23, 2005

Seabuckthorn is an extraordinary plant that has been recognized for centuries in Eurasia for its exceptional medicinal and nutritional benefits. The berries of seabuckthorn are so rich in vitamins and nutrients that it has been speculated that the plant must have been cultivated by ancient plant-breeders.

The oil of seabuckthorn has general nourishing, revitalizing, and restorative action. It can be used for acne, dermatitis, irritated, dry, itching skin, sore skin, eczema, skin ulcers, postpartum pigmentation, burns, scalds, cuts, and tissue regeneration. The stimulation of tissue regeneration is helpful in the treatment of burns, bedsores and poorly healing wounds. It helps reduce the damaging effects of sun radiation. Seabuckthorn oil effectively combats wrinkles, dryness and other symptoms of malnourished or prematurely aging skin and is utilized in anti-aging skin creams and lotions.

The berries appear to be an unsurpassed natural source of vitamins A and E, carotenes and flavonoids. Seabuckthorn berries are second only to Rose hips and Acerola in vitamin C content. They are also rich in several other vitamins, including B1, B2, K and P as well as in more than two dozen microelements.

The restorative action of seabuckthorn oil may be in part due to its high content of essential fatty acids, carotenes, tocopherols and phytosterols, which are all important for the maintenance of healthy skin. The EFA content in the seabuckthorn oil is 80 - 95%. Major EFAs are oleic and linoleic. Others are pentadecenoic, palmitoleic, heptadecenoic, linolenic, eicosenoic, eicosadienoic, erucic and nervonic. Among the carotenes found in Seabuckthorn are alfa - and beta-carotenes, lycopene, cryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin, taraxanthin and phytofluin. Tocopherols are mostly vitamin E and gamma-tocopherol. Phytosterols of sea buckthorn include beta-sitosterol, beta-amirol and erithrodiol. Taken internally, it can help prevent gums from bleeding, recuperate mucous membranes, heal peptic and duodenal ulcers, urinary tract and cervical erosion, solar and cancer radiation injuries and is a source of carotenes, phytosterols, and EFAs.

Visit http://www. facedoctor. ca (http://www. facedoctor. ca)

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Tuesday, July 15, 2008

HRMS Solutions Announces Strategic Partnership with Vizual Business Tools and HR. net Enterprise

HRMS Solutions Announces Strategic Partnership with Vizual Business Tools and HR. net Enterprise

Vizual Business Tools, a wholly owned subsidiary of OneClickHR plc, recently announced the appointment of HRMS Solutions, Inc. as one of a few select business partners in North America certified to represent HR. net Enterprise.

District of Columbia (PRWEB) July 14, 2009

Vizual Business Tools, a wholly owned subsidiary of OneClickHR plc, recently announced the appointment of HRMS Solutions, Inc. as one of a few select business partners in North America certified to represent HR. net Enterprise (http://www. hrmssolutions. com/section. asp? pageid=10541).

Since its launch in 2004, HR. net Enterprise has nearly 300 customers around the globe. With its multi-country, multi-culture and multi-lingual capabilities combined with an innovative graphical workflow tool, intrinsic document management capabilities, and multi-tiered scalable architecture, HR. net has established itself as a leader in the HRIS solutions market.

"The architecture of HR. net offers extensive configuration capabilities to the end-user that I have never seen before in any other mid-market HRIS solutions," says Mike Maiorino, President of HRMS Solutions. "And combined with the underlying Microsoft technology, which includes various authentication methods for single sign-on capabilities, HR. net is one of the most powerful, flexible and technically architected HR solutions available today."

The systems capabilities cover the entire HR lifecycle from recruiting and employee onboarding, ongoing care and interaction, through to exit management. Besides being functionally-rich, HR. net Enterprise exploits several key technologies within its architecture. The Microsoft. NET framework is the underlying platform, SQL Server 2005/2008 is the application database, and at the core of HR. net's architecture is Web Services - a technology that facilitates the integration of third party applications. HR. net's own application framework provides a rapid application development toolkit to create and manage database structures, screens, workflow processes, business rules, security and the user interface. The combination of these technologies form the essential elements required to construct such a highly configurable and exceptional web-native HRIS solution.

"It is my responsibility and obligation to constantly search for the best HRIS solutions based on our prospects objectives," says Mike Maiorino. "Unlike traditional HRIS solutions designed for HR professionals, I believe any IT professional considering building or configuring their own HRIS system will be extremely impressed with HR. net's capabilities. Vizual is in a very unique position in the marketplace with this solution and we are excited to include HR. net Enterprise in our portfolio."

About Vizual Business Tools, PLC
Established in 1996 and traded on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange, Vizual has built a sound reputation on a philosophy that remains simple and is still taking the company from strength to strength - to provide customers with quality HR technology solutions that are easy to use, quick to deploy and offer exceptional value for money. The company prides itself on an innovative approach aimed at reducing the traditional administration associated with HR processes.

About HRMS Solutions, Inc.
HRMS Solutions is a national provider of workforce management solutions that include HRIS, Recruiting and Talent Management, Payroll and Time & Attendance for small to mid-market businesses with 50 to 5,000 employees. It is HRMS' mission to serve as a trusted advisor to our prospects and clients to meet their human capital challenges with objectivity, credibility and integrity. HRMS currently works with more than 350 companies throughout the globe and across a wide variety of industries including architectural and engineering firms, government contractors, healthcare, legal firms, non-for-profit organizations, and financial institutions No matter the size of your workforce, your location or the type of industry, HRMS can help you find the right solution to meet your demands. To learn more about our solutions and services, please visit our website at www. hrmssolutions. com.

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New Book Shows a Permanent Solution for an Alcohol, Drug or Addiction Problem

New Book Shows a Permanent Solution for an Alcohol, Drug or Addiction Problem

A new book titled Addiction Free Forever gives a step by step program that shows a person how to permanently rid themselves of a drug or alcohol problem (or any addiction problem for that matter). It can be seen at http://www. AddictionFreeForever. com. It recognizes that a person is not in complete control of their feelings and therefore needs to know what to do that will cause good feelings to happen within them and bad ones not to. This program is easier than the 12 Step program and shows how to permanently end an addiction problem and not have to say that you are "recovering" but rather that you are permanently "recovered". It also is easier and more effective than the typical approaches of the psychology community, which are "behavior modification" (which often leads to the compulsive fire within reaching for other outlets) and the "past problem resolution" approach (because once the correct light is turned on a person won't care that there ever was a darkness).

Gladstone, OR (PRWEB) April 1, 2007

How big is the alcohol and drug problem in this country? It's huge, given that the recent HBO "Addiction" series reported that 23 million Americans are addicted (of which less than 10% seek help) and when you consider that statistics in crime, sex problems, auto accidents, mental health problems and emotional problems say that alcohol and drugs were a big factor in at least 50% of these problems existing.

Now that's the bad news. The good news is that there is a solution to all of this. It can be seen at http://www. AddictionFreeForever. com (http://www. AddictionFreeForever. com). That solution starts with understanding what the basic problem is. The basic problem behind alcohol and drug abuse is that people aren't finding happiness naturally. So then they attempt to achieve happiness (or escape their unhappiness) by using alcohol or drugs. But those band-aids usually end up leading to a lot more unhappiness, health problems, financial problems, relationship problems, legal problems, etc. A lot of hidden damage is done while in a "stolen euphoria". But obviously those risks aren't enough to outweigh the problems in a person's emotional state or the lacking in their life that cause them to overlook the risks and dangers of alcohol and drug use.

So then, why are people so unhappy or unfulfilled that they would make that choice? The answer is simple: they are not operating in harmony with "the natural design" of their being. And if a person has his or her natural drives unsatisfied for more than a normal period of time while searching for satisfaction, over time the frustration and lack of hope from this can cause them to become more dulled and depressed and even sleepy and prone to drugs to try to make his or her self feel good and not feel bad.

But, the good news here is that the continual unnaturalness that got them into a bad state can be reversed. And the process that will awaken them, enliven them and make them even feel good and excited about their life is if they first are given hope that there is a real solution for their problems…and then they actually get satisfaction by carrying out that solution.

"Teaching a person how to be happy naturally and in harmony with the real design, meaning and purpose of their life is the key to how they get the strength, joy and deep fulfillment that is necessary for them to have no inclination for alcohol or drugs," says Dennis Marcellino, author of the new book Addiction Free Forever. "But," he says, "that's easier said than done, and can only happen within THE natural design of how we were made to be. That means first knowing what that design is, which has been made very difficult to know because there is a great amount of debate and disagreement in the world as to what that design really is. But 'the world' in general obviously has it wrong if there exists such a huge drug and alcohol problem and poor social statistics."

Having been in the top echelons of the music business as a former member of Sly & The Family Stone (named by MSNBC as one of the top 10 bands of all time and specially honored at the 2006 Grammies), The Elvin Bishop Group, Rubicon (who closed the largest paid ticket event in history, Cal Jam 2) and The Tokens (famous for their hit, "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"), he knows alcohol and drug abuse well. But after experimenting with 21 approaches to lifestyle and personal growth, he became free from alcohol and drugs 25 years ago (after 18 years of use). He now says that, "Fighting nature is not a battle that anyone can win and be happy. Therefore why even try? Understanding and flowing with the natural design is how to make inner, outer and social life work their best. But like I said, that is a task that is easier said than done, given that the mainstream culture in general is not in harmony with the natural order and is tolerant of, and even promotes, a lot of dysfunction. Therefore if a person wants to be free from a weakness for alcohol or drugs, they will have to go through a re-orientation of how the mind, heart and body that they are in are designed to function correctly, and they will have to know what to do to have the strength and vision to transform that design. And realistically, in the final analysis, you can't expect that a person will permanently 'say no to drugs' and alcohol until they have something better to say yes to."

So to pass on what he discovered, he wrote a book and a workbook to go with it that, in a step by step way, helps a person to know, understand and be transformed into the natural design of their being. This then results in freeing them from drugs and alcohol because it puts them into a deeply fulfilling life and reunites them with a sensitivity that has no desire for alcohol or drugs or the harshness they bring. His new book and self-help program can be seen at http://www. AddictionFreeForever. com (http://www. AddictionFreeForever. com)

© 2007 Lighthouse Publishing

Dennis Marcellino is recognized as an innovator in addiction recovery by some of the top administrators in this field and is the author of highly acclaimed books. His breakthrough addiction recovery and life transformation book and workbook can be seen at http://www. AddictionFreeForever. com (http://www. AddictionFreeForever. com)

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