Free Monthly Content For The Web Sites Of Employee Benefit Brokers And Consultants

Free Monthly Content For The Web Sites Of Employee Benefit Brokers And Consultants

Everyone is looking for current and reliable content for their company web site. The problem is, there aren't too many alternatives. Advent Information Services solves that problem for employee benefit brokers and consultants, and it's FREE.

(PRWEB) January 21, 2005

Everyone is looking for current and reliable content for their company web site. The problem is, there aren't too many alternatives.

· There are some excellent services, but they cost thousands of dollars a year.

· Many content services are too broad and have little information on health, welfare and retirement benefit issues.

· There are some free content services, but most of the good ones require visitors to leave your web site.

Advent Information Services has just launched the AIS-Web Content Briefs, which provides:

· FREE monthly briefs provided in a plain text (MS Word) email attachment, ready for your web master to upload to YOUR web site.

· Briefs, not the full story, so visitors will be prompted to contact you for more information.

· Six to nine briefs in each issue. Upload all of them, or a select few.

· Topics include health care benefits, pension and retirement benefits, and other issues of interest to the owner of a business with less than 500 employees.

So what's the catch? On the page where you display the briefs you must:

1) Include a proper accreditation statement to Advent.

2) The accreditation statement must link to www. adventinfo. biz.

3) The statement should read as follows - "Briefs provided by Advent Information Services"

For more information, to view a sample, or to sign up go to: www. adventinfo. biz

Contact Advent at your convenience with any questions or comments. You can reach Advent via email at info@adventinfo. biz. Or call Advent at 815-861-2076.

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CME Outfitters Announces neuroscienceCME Live and On Demand: 'Schizophrenia: Treating a Chronic Disease with a Focus on Early Intervention, Adherence, and Recovery'

CME Outfitters Announces neuroscienceCME Live and On Demand: 'Schizophrenia: Treating a Chronic Disease with a Focus on Early Intervention, Adherence, and Recovery'

Offered as a simultaneous satellite broadcast, webcast, and telephone audioconference premiering Wednesday, August 12, 2009, from 12:00 p. m.-1:00 p. m. ET, the continuing education activity will identify and utilize evidence-based management strategies to improve outcomes for patients with schizophrenia

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) July 27, 2009

CME Outfitters, LLC, (CMEO) an accredited provider of multidisciplinary continuing education (CE), in co-sponsorship with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, an ACCME-accredited provider of continuing medical education (CME), is pleased to announce an upcoming interactive, evidence-based neuroscienceCME Live and On Demand continuing education activity titled "Schizophrenia: Treating a Chronic Disease with a Focus on Early Intervention, Adherence, and Recovery."

Offered as a simultaneous satellite broadcast, webcast, and telephone audioconference premiering Wednesday, August 12, 2009, from 12:00 p. m.-1:00 p. m. ET, the activity will identify and utilize evidence-based management strategies to improve outcomes for patients with schizophrenia. This activity also includes a special "After the Show" segment from 1:00 p. m.-1:30 p. m. ET during which the faculty answers additional audience questions in an informal Q&A session. The recorded webcast will re-air from 3:00 p. m.-4:00 p. m. ET on August 12, and will be repeated at noon ET on September 9 and October 7, 2009. This CE activity will also be available on demand as a webcast, podcast, and telephone audioconference shortly after the broadcast premiere.

There is no fee to participate or receive CE credit for this activity; however, registration is required. Three forms of registration are accepted:
Online: Visit the activity details page at http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/PR380 (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/PR380) and click the Register for Live Webcast icon.
Phone: Call 877.CME. PROS (877.263.7767).
Fax: Visit the activity details page at http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/PR380 (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/PR380), print and complete the activity details form, and fax to 240.243.1033.

Statement of Need:

Schizophrenia is notable for its substantial impact on everyday functioning, being one of the top five causes of disability in individuals under the age of 25. In most cases, individuals who develop schizophrenia manifest behavioral changes prior to the formal diagnosis of the condition. These changes, referred to as the "prodrome," are variable across individuals who may eventually develop schizophrenia. Proactive risk assessment in other chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and cancer has brought about advances in early detection and intervention leading to substantial reductions in morbidity, mortality, and improved quality of life. It is imperative that this type of proactive intervention becomes part of timely diagnosis and better outcomes for patients with schizophrenia.

Clinicians face challenges designing treatment plans for patients with schizophrenia that will maximize adherence and reduce side effects. Relapse rates tend to be quite predictable, can be affected by adherence, and have multiple adverse consequences. Minimizing relapse requires a coordinated effort between the patient, provider, family, and multidisciplinary treatment team. In this interactive neuroscienceCME activity, faculty will focus on the impact of treatment selection, phase of illness, medication adherence, and side effect burden on the journey toward remission and recovery in schizophrenia.

Moderator:

John W. Newcomer, MD
Gregory B. Couch Professor of Psychiatry, Psychology and Medicine
Director, Clinical Trials Unit, Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS)
Director, Regulatory Support Center, ICTS
Medical Director, Center for Clinical Studies
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO

Faculty:

Diana O. Perkins, MD, MPH
Professor, Department of Psychiatry
Medical Director, Outreach and Support Intervention Services (OASIS)
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC

Alexander S. Young, MD, MSHS
Professor, UCLA Department of Psychiatry
Director, Health Services
VA Desert Pacific Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center
Los Angeles, CA

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:
Utilize available tools and evidence base to improve early recognition of schizophrenia. Identify the key considerations that may impact adherence and outcomes when creating a treatment plan. Create a treatment plan that includes patients, families, and the treatment team and utilizes the Competency Assessment Instrument to focus on recovery.

Target Audience:

Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, psychologists, social workers, certified case managers, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals with an interest in mental health.

Financial Support:

This CME/CE-certified activity is funded by CME Outfitters, LLC, and supported by educational grants from Lilly USA, LLC, and Pfizer Inc.

Co-Sponsorship:
This continuing education activity is co-sponsored by The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and CME Outfitters, LLC.

This activity offers CE credit for:

Physicians (ACCME/AMA PRA Category 1) Nurses (CNE) Pharmacists (ACPE) Psychologists (APA) Social Workers (NASW) Certified Case Managers (CCMC) All other clinicians will either receive a CME Attendance Certificate or may choose any of the types of CE credit being offered.
Credit Expiration Date: Thursday, August 12, 2010

Post-tests, credit request forms, and activity evaluations can be completed online at neuroscienceCME. com (click on the Testing/Certification link under the Activities tab--requires free account activation), and participants can print their certificate or statement of credit immediately (70% pass rate required). Otherwise, participants should fully complete and return both the credit request form and activity evaluation located within the course guide for this activity. A certificate or statement of credit will be mailed within 4-6 weeks to all who successfully complete these requirements.

About CME Outfitters:

CME Outfitters develops and distributes live, recorded, print, and web-based educational activities to thousands of clinicians each year and offers expert accreditation services for non-accredited organizations. For a complete catalog of certified activities, please visit http://www. cmeoutfitters. com (http://www. cmeoutfitters. com), http://www. neuroscienceCME. com (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com), or call 877.CME. PROS (877.263.7767).

About neuroscienceCME:

NeuroscienceCME. com is the award-winning web portal serving clinicians, educators, and researchers in the neurosciences. Launched in October 2006, neuroscienceCME. com was custom designed to fill an identified gap in online resources for professionals around the world who are practicing in areas related to psychiatry, sleep disorders, addiction and substance abuse, ADHD, and other areas related to brain function. The site's primary mission is to be the professional's central forum for accessing, debating, synthesizing, and implementing the latest findings and best practices in the neurosciences. Clinical Compass™, a bi-weekly e-newsletter published by CME Outfitters, is a convenient way to stay informed of all neuroscienceCME news and information. To subscribe, visit http://www. neuroscienceCME. com (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com) and click on "Subscribe to Clinical Compass™."

About neuroscienceCME Live and On Demand:

NeuroscienceCME Live and On Demand is a one-hour, live, interactive CE activity offering cutting-edge insights from national experts and clinicians to physicians and healthcare providers in their home, office, or healthcare setting. Utilizing multiple levels of technology (webcast, satellite, and telephone), the panel discussion encourages interaction, reviews real-world scenarios, and shares best practices to improve patient care. An extended 30-minute "After the Show" segment has the faculty remain on the set to answer additional participant questions, address challenging cases, and focus on providing tools for clinicians to improve their practice. Live web-based instant polling allows participants an additional opportunity to provide real-time feedback regarding issues clinicians face in practice. CE certificates are available to participants at neuroscienceCME. com upon completion of each activity. Special Archive Drive dates following the premiere date target registrants who were unable to attend. On demand webcasts and podcasts are available at neuroscienceCME. com for one year after the premiere date. Podcasts are also available in the Science & Medicine directory of iTunes.

Contact:

Jessica Primanzon
CME Outfitters, LLC
240.243.

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Teleseminar Leader Admits to Using Marketing 'Lingo' to Get Women On-Board

Teleseminar Leader Admits to Using Marketing 'Lingo' to Get Women On-Board

Neil O. Pflum, Teleseminar leader and author of the book, BE Success – Discover the Secret of Having the Life You Really Want, admitted today that he uses marketing “lingo” to get women to sign up for his teleseminar at http://www. besuccesswomen. com, even though he has more in store for them than what is advertised.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) February 14, 2006 –

It was revealed today that Neil O. Pflum, author, speaker and teleseminar leader uses marketing techniques to get clients to sign up for his free teleseminars. Pflum’s copy claims that he will reveal a technique that will, “Easily and Safely Support You in Having the Love, Health and Money that You Want in Your Life.”

Pflum now admits that his teleseminars are being used to do more than help women have more “love, health and money.” “Anyone can have the love, health and money that they want in life, and they will have the tools to move toward those things when they participate in my free teleseminar. What I really want is for the women that I work with to dig deeper.”

The author and teleseminar leader explains that he believes we are all here for a purpose and that our lives are meant to be spent accomplishing that purpose. “We are not here on the planet by coincidence. We are here to accomplish our purpose, live our calling, complete our life’s work. No matter what you call it, the Universe is not complete without each of us living the dream that we came here to live.”

“My teleseminar will help women have more love, health and money, but it goes way beyond that. The techniques that I share can help anyone discover and move toward her purpose in life, and that is why each of us is here on the planet.”

Neil O. Pflum is leading a free teleseminar tomorrow evening, Wednesday, February 15th. For more information, go to: http://www. besuccesswomen. com (http://www. besuccesswomen. com)

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Amazon. com Teams with Universal Studios Home Entertainment to Host Live, First-Ever Global Fan Summit with Academy Award(R)-Nominated Filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron: First-of-its-kind interactive video interview offers Amazon. com customers exclusive access to Cuaron on the eve of the DVD and HD DVD release of his Oscar(R)-nominated "Children of Men"

Amazon. com Teams with Universal Studios Home Entertainment to Host Live, First-Ever Global Fan Summit with Academy Award(R)-Nominated Filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron: First-of-its-kind interactive video interview offers Amazon. com customers exclusive access to Cuaron on the eve of the DVD and HD DVD release of his Oscar(R)-nominated "Children of Men"

Amazon. com (NASDAQ:AMZN), in collaboration with Universal Studios Home Entertainment, today announced it will host the first-ever Global Fan Summit: an exclusive, live interactive interview on its Web site with Academy Award(R)-nominated director/screenwriter Alfonso Cuaron. The live Web cast can be seen only at www. amazon. com/dvd and will begin Monday, March 26, at 6:00 p. m. PDT, the eve of the highly anticipated DVD and HD DVD release of his Oscar(R)-nominated motion picture "Children of Men." Cuaron will answer real-time questions from Amazon. com customers watching the interview from around the world. Customers can also submit questions ahead of time by visiting www. amazon. com/specialfeatures.

SEATTLE (PRWEB) March 22, 2007

 The live, interactive video interview is a first of its kind for the world's largest online retailer and is a natural expansion of the numerous features the site offers customers to inform them about the products Amazon sells. The Web cast will be archived at www. amazon. com/specialfeatures (http://www. amazon. com/specialfeatures) for future viewing.

Leading up to the DVD release of "Children of Men" on March 27, Amazon. com is now featuring exclusive early excerpts from two of the DVD's compelling bonus features, titled "Under Attack" and "Possibility of Hope." "Under Attack," offers an inside look at how the filmmakers created the movie's most breathtaking scenes. "Possibility of Hope," is Cuaron's personal documentary on how the film's revolutionary themes relate to contemporary society. These excerpts can be seen at www. amazon. com/specialfeatures (http://www. amazon. com/specialfeatures).

"We are pleased to offer our customers a rare opportunity to watch and interact directly with one of today's most intriguing movie directors, Alfonso Cuaron," said Peter Faricy, vice president of movies at Amazon. com. "We continue to find new and innovative ways to help our customers make more informed buying decisions and be entertained in the process."

"By partnering with Amazon on this innovative event, we are offering DVD consumers direct access to one of today's most acclaimed filmmakers who, in the past year, has created one of the most provocative and well-crafted films of our time," said Craig Kornblau, President, Universal Studios Home Entertainment. "This is a perfect example of how by continuing to aggressively harness digital technologies, we can allow audiences to play a more interactive role in shaping and enriching their own entertainment experiences."

No children. No future. No hope. "Children of Men" is a story set in the year 2027, eighteen years since the last baby was born. Disillusioned Theo (Clive Owen) becomes an unlikely champion of the human race when he is asked by his former lover (Julianne Moore) to escort a young pregnant woman out of the country as quickly as possible. In a thrilling race against time, Theo will risk everything to deliver the miracle the whole world has been waiting for. Co-starring Michael Caine, filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron's "Children of Men" is the powerful film Pete Hammond of Maxim calls "magnificent... a unique and totally original vision."

"Children of Men" is now available for pre-order on www. amazon. com for $19.99, a savings of 33 percent.

About Universal Studios Home Entertainment

Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (www. universalstudios. com). Universal Studios is a part of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% owned by Vivendi.

About Amazon. com

Amazon. com, Inc., (Nasdaq: AMZN), a Fortune 500 company based in Seattle, opened on the World Wide Web in July 1995 and today offers Earth's Biggest Selection. Amazon. com, Inc. seeks to be Earth's most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online, and endeavors to offer its customers the lowest possible prices. Amazon. com and other sellers offer millions of unique new, refurbished and used items in categories such as health and personal care, jewelry and watches, gourmet food, sports and outdoors, apparel and accessories, books, music, DVDs, electronics and office, toys and baby, and home and garden.

Amazon and its affiliates operate websites, including www. amazon. com, www. amazon. co. uk, www. amazon. de, www. amazon. co. jp, www. amazon. fr, www. amazon. ca, and www. joyo. com.

As used herein, "Amazon. com," "we," "our" and similar terms include Amazon. com, Inc., and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results may differ significantly from management's expectations. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that include, among others, risks related to competition, management of growth, new products, services and technologies, potential fluctuations in operating results, international expansion, outcomes of legal proceedings and claims, fulfillment center optimization, seasonality, commercial agreements, acquisitions and strategic transactions, foreign exchange rates, system interruption, significant amount of indebtedness, inventory, government regulation and taxation, payments and fraud. More information about factors that potentially could affect Amazon. com's financial results is included in Amazon. com's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, and all subsequent filings.

E-DrugTesting. com Outlines the Need for Pre-Employment Drug Testing

E-DrugTesting. com Outlines the Need for Pre-Employment Drug Testing

(PRWEB) September 18, 2005

According to e-DrugTesting. com, employers have many reasons for requiring pre-employment drug testing. One of the most obvious reasons is that of safety. Those handling dangerous equipment or those who drive commercial vehicles have a greater chance of accidents or inflicting injury upon themselves or others if they are under the influence. Companies have a moral and legal obligation to ensure that their employees adhere to Federal work-safety guidelines, and pre-employment drug screenings can be an effective tool.

Insurance and health-related absences provide two more reasons for implementing pre-employment drug testing. More than 175 million Americans are enrolled in workplace group health insurance; with an average of a 30% increase in premiums in the last three years, pre-employment drug testing may be one way to cut down on costs. Studies have linked short - and long-term health problems with drug abuse. Drug abusers are more likely to develop respiratory problems and are generally more susceptible to illness. Employers often view drug abusers as irresponsible since many absences can be attributed to the after-effects of drug usage. Employee absences cost employers millions of dollars every year, and many human resource experts suggest that pre-employment drug testing can reduce these costs.

As e-DrugTesting. com explains, some groups argue that pre-employment drug testing is not an accurate way to detect the use of drugs while at work. Many drugs, such as marijuana, will remain detectable for up to three weeks after usage. Other drugs, such as cocaine, may only be present for a few days after consumption. It is often a difficult call for an employer to make but most simply make their decisions cautiously. They often view it as better to not hire someone who occasionally uses drugs than to take the risk of the person using before or during working hours.

According to the Small Business Administration, companies lose an average of $7,000 per drug-using employee per year. This figure is often enough to convince an employer to implement a standard of pre-employment drug testing. In any given year, it is estimated that nearly 50 million American workers are required to have a drug screening. Advances in medical testing have made it quick, easy and relatively inexpensive for employers who wish to use this screening process. Many employers view this is as a simple means of ensuring the well being of both their company and their customers.

About e-drugtesting. com

Drug Testing provides detailed information about employee, random, high school, hair, and urine drug testing and drug testing kits. For more information go to http://www. e-drugtesting. com (http://www. e-drugtesting. com) and/or visit its sister site at http://www. e-prescriptiondrugaddiction. com (http://www. e-prescriptiondrugaddiction. com) for related information.

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Faculty Coordinator Brings Diverse Experience to Award-Winning Career College

Faculty Coordinator Brings Diverse Experience to Award-Winning Career College

There is a doctor in the house at Pima Medical Institute, 370 Printers Parkway in Colorado Springs. The career college announced Dr. Kenneth Stading, a chiropractor specializing in patient care management and rehabilitation, has been hired as the Faculty Coordinator of the Colorado Springs career college.

Colorado Springs, CO (PRWEB) January 24, 2007

There is a doctor in the house at Pima Medical Institute, 370 Printers Parkway in Colorado Springs. The career college announced Dr. Kenneth Stading, a chiropractor specializing in patient care management and rehabilitation, has been hired as the Faculty Coordinator of the Colorado Springs career college.

In addition to his experience as a chiropractor, Dr. Stading has served as an instructor in Allied Health programs at Remington College in Colorado Springs. He graduated from the University of Iowa, graduated summa cum laude from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, Missouri and completed post-graduate training at Logan College of Chiropractic. He has volunteered for Katrina and Kare and Share food drives, as well as serving as an event medical volunteer for sporting events.

"Our campus at Colorado Springs has a reputation for not only producing award-winning students, we are also dedicated to instilling a sense of community involvement and compassion," said Karen McGrath, campus director for the Colorado Springs career college. "Dr. Stading's expertise and community service are a perfect fit for our goal to train the best healthcare professionals in the state. We are very pleased to have him on board as our Faculty Coordinator."

The Colorado campus offers programs for Dental Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician and Veterinary Assistant. The campus recently received recognition from the Colorado Springs Fire Department, and former student, Sandra Young, was selected as Student of the Year by the Colorado Private School Association in the Allied Health Specialist Clinical category.

PMI is one of the premier medical career colleges in the western United States. The privately owned, accredited school provides students with a well-rounded education embracing theoretical classroom studies, as well as on-site training in allied health facilities within the community. This gives the student the opportunity to function in a working environment.

PMI has been serving students since 1972, with campuses in: Albuquerque, New Mexico; Mesa and Tucson, AZ; Chula Vista, CA, Seattle and Renton, WA; Las Vegas, NV; as well as Colorado Springs and Denver. Additional information is available by calling their toll free number, 888-442-5998 or online at http://www. pmi. edu (http://www. pmi. edu).

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Captive Insurance Companies Association Fall Seminar Goes to Washington, DC, October 4

Captive Insurance Companies Association Fall Seminar Goes to Washington, DC, October 4

How Companies can Utilize their Captives for Employee Benefits

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) August 13, 2010

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—The Captive Insurance Companies Association (CICA) 2010 Fall Seminar will take place October 4 at the ASAE Conference Center in Washington, DC. This event will focus on how companies can utilize their captives for employee benefits.

“This compact, but comprehensive, one-day educational and networking event offers an efficient and effective way for captive owners and managers, risk retention professionals and employee benefit administrators to stay connected and informed. We’ve created a well-balanced format of expert presentations that is ideal for brainstorming and exchanging ideas” said Dennis P. Harwick, CICA president.

The program features seven sessions:
What is the Benefits Buzz All About? — with Karin Landry, Managing Partner, Spring Consulting Group;

*A View from the DOL—with Nancy Gerrie, Attorney at Law, McDermott, Will & Emery, LLP, on the typical DOL decisions and process than an employer needs to address when it comes to turning to captive for funding employee benefits;

*US vs. Non-US Benefits— this session takes a look at benefits around the globe;

Pure Captives—with Michael Lubben, Vice President, Risk Management, Ryder System Inc., Mark Walker, Manager of Sales-Northeast Region, Minnesota Life Insurance Co. and Joseph Poplaski, Sr. VP and Chief Actuary-Group Market, Liberty Mutual, - reviewing the structure of a traditional captive and discuss funding employee benefits in a captive, specifically life and disability;

*Group Captives—covering funding healthcare in group captives, including a review of group captive structure, key factors to consider and what may change in the coming year;

*RRGs/Cell/Other Structures—Dominic Palmieri, HM Life Insurance Company, on the basic structure of RRGs and cell captives, the benefits and issues, and funding healthcare benefits in this type of captive;

*Post Retirement Medical Funding— with Karin Landry, Managing Partner, Spring Consulting Group, covering how using investment products through a captive insurance company can address the options for funding retiree medical benefits and offsetting the liability they hold;

*Additional speakers to be added. Review the complete program at www. CICAworld. com.

Registration for CICA’s Fall Seminar is $50 for members, $195 for non-members and $50 for domicile regulators. The program includes breakfast, a networking luncheon and exhibitors. Exhibitor opportunities are still available. Register online at www. CICAworld. com or call CICA at 952-928-4655.

About CICA
CICA is the only domicile-neutral captive insurance association. Founded in 1972 by risk managers for their collective benefit, CICA works to provide the foremost education, networking and leadership for captive and risk retention group professionals. Through CICA's personal network focused on the common issues that concern captives and risk retention groups, members are constantly exploring new ways to broaden the use of their captives to increase flexibility in program design, stabilize long-term program costs and increase access to both domestic (U. S.) and offshore reinsurance capacity. See CICAworld. com for additional details.

Captive Insurance Companies Association
4248 Park Glen Road, Minneapolis, MN 55416
Phone: 952-928-4655
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Global Leading Home Care Products Provider Aerotel Medical System Form an Alliance with Italian Leading Telemedicine Services Provider Telbios

Global Leading Home Care Products Provider Aerotel Medical System Form an Alliance with Italian Leading Telemedicine Services Provider Telbios

The agreement with Aerotel expands the range of telemedicine and home care services offered by Telbios, which includes Tele-assistance, Tele-cardiology, and Tele-radiology services. Health organizations such as hospitals, private and public healthcare institutions can now offer their patients a simple and efficient means to monitor the state of their health.

Milan, Italy (PRWEB) July 19, 2006

Telbios, the leading telemedicine services provider in Italy, has signed an exclusivity agreement with Aerotel Medical System, world leader in manufacturing of medical devices and software platforms for telemedicine and home care services, for exclusive marketing and distribution of Aerotel innovative products in the Italian market.

The agreement with Aerotel expands the range of telemedicine and home care services offered by Telbios, which includes Tele-assistance, Tele-cardiology, and Tele-radiology services. Health organizations such as hospitals, private and public healthcare institutions can now offer their patients a simple and efficient means to monitor the state of their health.

“The agreement with Aerotel is important since it gives us access to devices and technologies that are state of the art and that complete Telbios’s range of services offered,” says Leopold Genovesi, CEO of Telbios.

Aerotel’s devices such as EKG machines allow the patients to self measure the cardiologic parameters and send them, in short time, via telephone or GSM mobile phone handset, from any location to the call center. The transmitted information can be instantly interpreted by the team of cardiologists of San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan working within Telbios Telemedicine Service Center on a 24 hours call basis and immediately sent to the attending GP of the patient.

“Thanks to this technology the chronically ill patients can now avail of those technologies and are offered the possibility to be monitored without leaving the comfort of their home or while travelling and still follow a tight treatment protocol that results in the benefit of their quality of life,” conclude Genovesi.

“Telemedicine is a growing market all over the globe and in Italy we can also see a very positive growth,” says David Rubin, President & CEO of Aerotel Medical Systems. ”Having Telbios as a business partner will allow us both to develop dedicated solutions to the growing Italian market.”

Monitoring the chronically ill patients can be considered as an emergency on a national level: in Italy there are over 2.5 million diabetic patients, over 4 million patients suffering for respiratory dysfunction, one million of patients suffering form chronic heart failure and the number of patients under anticoagulation treatment exceeds one million. Patients with two or more chronic diseases are the 19.4% of the population.

Telemedicine is the most suitable remote follow up method for the cited pathologies. Telemedicine reduces the unnecessary hospitalizations and reduces waiting lists for medical treatment with a significant saving factor on economical resources.

About Telbios

Telbios is the Italian company leader for Telemedicine services and networks in civil and military health care structures, and for home care assistance, proposing services and customer oriented solutions.

Telbios features his services thanks to the assistance supplied by Telemedicine Service Center (TSC) where 24 h a day technic specialist operators and specialist phisicians are on hand for customer clinic data and diagnostic images receipt, management, archiving, monitoring and reporting. TSC ensures a protect data access to information about single patient and enables the web clinic data sharing, with emergency intervention activity at every time. For more information about Telbios, please visit Telbios website at www. telbios. it

About Aerotel Medical Systems

Aerotel Medical Systems is a world leader in cost-effective, high quality, user-friendly, medical diagnostic systems and devices for the home care, eHealth and Telemedicine markets. The company provides a complete disease management package, including transtelephonic Portable devices designed for a variety of remote diagnostic, and monitoring applications; a hardware and software platform; plus phone and web-based software.

Established in 1985, Aerotel has implemented its solutions in the USA, Europe, India, China, Australia, South America and many other countries worldwide. Frost & Sullivan has recently named Aerotel as “Company of the year” for the European telemedicine market. Aerotel products are CE marked and FDA cleared for marketing in the US with the intention to be used by patients themselves. They are designed for simple use and are famous for their quality and reliability. For more information about Aerotel, please visit Aerotel website at www. aerotel. com.

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Laparoscopic Correction for Absence of Vagina: Center for Women's Care & Reproductive Surgery First to Offer Minimally Invasive Solution for Rare Anomaly, MRKH Syndrome

Laparoscopic Correction for Absence of Vagina: Center for Women's Care & Reproductive Surgery First to Offer Minimally Invasive Solution for Rare Anomaly, MRKH Syndrome

Texas woman born without a vagina had a corrective surgery at age 16 at a major Eastern university medical school that was painful and terrifying. Now in her early thirties, with most depth from the original surgery disappeared, she sought globally-renowned Dr. Thomas L. Lyons in Atlanta for his laparoscopic skills in gynecology. His practice is the sole US practice with experience in laparoscopic correction of MRKH syndrome using the pelvic peritoneum. Patient Kristina Henry is thrilled with the result and the minimal discomfort involved in the procedure.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) April 12, 2007

A Texas woman who had experienced her first painful and terrifying surgery at age 16 to correct MRKH syndrome, or failure of vaginal development, recently sought out the Center for Women's Care & Reproductive Surgery in Atlanta more than half her lifetime later for much-needed corrective work. www. thomasllyons. com

Although her original surgery had been performed in a major, prestigious Eastern medical school, her emotional scars from the experience are still almost as palpable as the visible scarring on the insides of both thighs from the original procedure.

"I remember waking up in the recovery room screaming in pain," said patient Kristina Henry of her six-hour surgery, followed by a month's recuperation. "When my doctor would come to check on me, I felt like I was a test monkey. There were quite a lot of doctors and students that saw parts of me that very few people have seen to this day. The whole experience was painful and unbearable."

Describing one physician's approach she said, "He thought I was going to go straight from surgery and start having sexual intercourse, so he took out my stent that was supposed to stay in, according to my original doctor. I was supposed to dilate and at 16 that was not a top priority for me. It hurt and I was so tired of pain. After time this made my length decrease and eventually it decreased to barely nothing. To this day I cannot wear a swimsuit without a cover-up because my scars are very noticeable."

Problem Often Undetected Until Puberty

Up to a half million women in the U. S. are born with anomalies of the urinary and reproductive system. In females thousands of these mullerian anomalies, including the absence of a vagina, may not be discovered until the girl reaches puberty.

MRKH (Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser) syndrome includes failure of the vaginal development, whether or not the uterus is present. Adolescent girls with MRKH syndrome and obstruction defects may complain that they have not begun menstruation, labeled primary amenorrhea.

In some cases, female patients have discovered their anomaly after inability to have intercourse because of an absent vagina. For many, multiple painful attempts of intercourse have led to distortion of existing external genital structures and scarring of the area, as well as chronic pelvic pain.

In 2005, the Center for Women's Care & Reproductive Surgery in Atlanta became the sole location in the U. S. to correct this problem laparoscopically with the use of pelvic peritoneum. www. thomasllyons. com

Laparoscopy for Vaginal Aplasia, or Non-Development of the Vagina

Techniques for correction over the years involved use of segments of the rectum, sigmoid colon and small intestine, as well as skin graft. In 1898, using open surgery, Dr. D. O. Ott formed a neovagina using peritoneum of the pelvis. It was then discovered that the cells of the peritoneum (the smooth transparent membrane lining the abdominal cavity) rapidly converted into typical vaginal cells. Different approaches to this technique evolved over time.

Nearly 100 years later, in 1993 Dr. L. V. Adamyan developed a laparoscopy-assisted technique for colpopoesis (creation of the neovagina), using the pelvic peritoneum. This minimally invasive technique is far easier on the patient, as it involves only tiny incisions and is performed in less than an hour. More than one thousand of them have been performed, proving their efficacy.

The procedure allows achievement of adequate functional vaginal length and elasticity, and the peritoneal epithelium (cellular layer that lines the walls of the abdominal cavity) converts into normal vaginal epithelium within three months after surgery.

World-renowned head of the Center for Women's Care & Reproductive Surgery, Thomas L. Lyons, M. D., and his Fellow, Assia A. Stepanian, M. D., learned the technique firsthand from its author, and they are the only U. S. surgeons with experience in laparoscopic correction of MRKH syndrome using the pelvic peritoneum.

This procedure was used to correct Kristina's post-surgical shortening of the vagina, which occurred from previous surgeries.

"It's very unfortunate that so many women have these suboptimal procedures because they often fail," said Dr. Lyons about the old style MacIndoe split thickness skin graft, which Kristina endured originally.

"Most academic centers still use the old way, which involves stretching skin over a glass tube stent and a great deal of 'hope' that the tissue will re-vascularize (grow new blood vessels) and stay healthy," he said. www. thomasllyons. com

Solution Over the Internet

Blessed with a loving husband who told her he didn't see her scars, Kristina wanted to have a normal sex life but had lost most of her depth.

"I finally found Dr. Lyons online when all of my possibilities had run out," she said. "He is a wonderful man, and so is his whole office. The surgery went great--little scars and very little pain. I really think a lot of both him and Dr. Assia Stepanian, who have been great through this whole ordeal."

At her first check-up post-surgery, "I was never so happy. The depth was there, something I had never witnessed in my life. This meant a lot to me and I never thought that day would come. I felt just minor discomfort. This is a surgery for anyone with MRKH; this will not destroy anyone's mental state. It has been more than four months since my surgery; my sex life is better and I am growing more confident with myself."

Now Kristina is on a campaign to get her insurance company to pay for the surgery, which was not aware of this anomaly and had no code for it. "This disease needs to be mentioned more and talked about, so there is more help for young girls going through this. The first step is this letter and trying to make people understand this issue, get them to talk to Dr. Lyons and go from there," said the young woman who wants people to recognize that it the issue is more than physical; it is mental, emotional and spiritual as well.

Dr. Lyons' advanced skills in laparoscopy and/or hysteroscopy can correct the majority of mullerian anomalies, as well as a wide spectrum of treatments for pelvic pain and endometriosis.

After researching the Internet and discovering the Center for Women's Care at www. thomasllyons. com, patients come to Dr. Lyons from around the world for advanced laparoscopic techniques.

Contact Dr. Lyons toll-free at 888-545-0400 or in Atlanta metro area at 770-352-0037. Offices are also in Lake Oconee and Blue Ridge, Georgia.

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Is Your Computer More Virus-Free Than YOU Are? Four Mountains, Inc.Â’s Evolution of Health Project announces FREE On-line Personal Health Education Desk-Direct byway of Email!

Is Your Computer More Virus-Free Than YOU Are? Four Mountains, Inc.Â’s Evolution of Health Project announces FREE On-line Personal Health Education Desk-Direct byway of Email!

Four Mountains, Inc. – a privately held Clinical & Research Laboratory wants to change human priority to health, byway of an emailed desk-direct Free On-Line Personal Health Education service. Making health education easy, simple, accessible, available and free, Four Mountains hopes to get people more involved in the health of their bodies than solely in the health of their computers

(PRWEB) June 25, 2003

Contact: Stacey Kumagai at 818.506.8675 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Is Your Computer More Virus-Free Than YOU Are?

Four Mountains, Inc.Â’s Evolution of Health Project announces

FREE On-line Personal Health Education Desk-Direct byway of Email!

Calabasas, CA – In first quarter 2003 – two viruses hit the world globally. For computers, the “Worm” virus spread worldwide, infecting more than 75,000 victims (55 million IP addresses per second), making it by far the fastest worm to date. For humans, the global epidemic of SARS (with over 8,000 reports of cases to-date) caused worldwide concern. Which prompted more research, prevention, preparedness, information-awareness and action? Sad, but true – it was the computer virus. Four Mountains, Inc. – a privately held Clinical & Research Laboratory wants to change human priority to health, byway of an emailed desk-direct Free On-Line Personal Health Education service. Making health education easy, simple, accessible, available and free, Four Mountains hopes to get people more involved in the health of their bodies than solely in the health of their computers.

"We are very excited that we are able to make this information so widely available. This is an important step toward empowering consumers with better information than has ever been available before. Unlike a book or audio program, because of E-mail technology, we're able to offer these important lessons to the public free of charge," states Dr. Ward Coleman, N. D. and President of Four Mountains, Inc.

Today, many busy business people and tech-heads are sitting at their computers with poor posture, slaving away at their key boards, suffering from blurred vision, dehydration, carpal tunnel, poor circulation, malnutrition, and getting more sedentary. Four Mountains hopes the excess time people spend upgrading hard drives/software and doing daily virus scans optimizing computer performance, will soon change focus to optimizing physical health, maintenance and performance within their own personal body systems. 

 Four Mountains, innovator of clinical breakthroughs synthesizing all available data in the fields of alternative medicine, disease prevention, wholistic mind/body health and anti-aging technology has cataloged approximately eighty Wellness Tools. These are designed specifically to facilitate the four vital processes (detoxification, fortification, relaxation and mobilization) in the self-management of mind/body/lifestyle wellness for maximum care of the body's twelve systems.

For media requests, contact Stacey Kumagai at 818/506-8675 or mediamonster@yahoo. com. TO SIGN UP FOR YOUR FREE ONLINE HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM email fourmountains@earthlink. net For more information on wellness call Four Mountains, Inc., at 800/736-0904 

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Rhode Island Attorney Finds Recent NHTSA Drinking-and-Driving Survey To Be Alarming

Rhode Island Attorney Finds Recent NHTSA Drinking-and-Driving Survey To Be Alarming

According to a recently released NHTSA survey, 20 percent of drivers 16 and older say they have driven after drinking, which puts other motorists at risk of injury or death, Rhode Island personal injury attorney Mark Gemma says.

Providence, RI (PRWEB) September 1, 2010

Rhode Island personal injury attorney Mark Gemma (http://www. gemmalaw. com/mark-gemma. asp) says he is troubled by a recently released National Highway Traffic Safety Administration survey showing a high number of drivers who admit to driving after drinking.

In the survey, 1 in 5 drivers ages 16 and older said they had, during the past year, driven within two hours of drinking alcohol. About two-thirds of those drivers, or 13 percent of the total population, said they had done so within the past 30 days.

According to NHTSA, those results meant that an estimated 85.5 million drinking-and-driving trips had occurred nationally in the past month, an increase from the 73.7 million reported in 2004.

“These survey results illustrate the need to take tougher measures against drunk drivers and raise more awareness about the human, criminal and civil consequences of drinking and driving,” says Gemma, whose law firm, Gemma Law Associates, Inc., represents the victims of DUI / DWI accidents (http://www. gemmalaw. com/drunk-driving-accidents. asp) and their families throughout the state of Rhode Island.

“It’s alarming to me that more people may be drinking and getting behind the wheel of their cars, especially in a state such as Rhode Island, which has one of the highest drunk driving fatality rates in the nation.”

According to NHTSA statistics from 2008, the latest year for which numbers are available, 38 percent of the state’s motor vehicle fatalities involved a driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of.08 or higher. The state ranked fifth in the country in that category.

As recently as 2004, Rhode Island ranked first in the country in the percentage of traffic fatalities related to drunk driving.

“Drunk driving accidents turn lives upside down for victims and their families, and the drunk driver faces criminal penalties and a potentially significant personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit,” Gemma says.

“A drunk driver could be held liable for a variety of damages, including medical expenses, funeral costs, lost wages, disfigurement, disability, rehabilitation, pain and suffering, emotional distress and the loss of the services and companionship of a loved one,” Gemma says. “Punitive damages are also frequently awarded in DUI/DWI accidents.”

In addition to drunk driving, statistics also show that an alarming number of Rhode Island drivers get behind the wheel after using illegal drugs, Gemma points out.

According to a 2008 study by the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, nearly 7 percent of Rhode Island adult drivers had operated their vehicles in the prior year under the influence of illicit drugs.

“When it comes to holding a personal accountable for the bodily injury and property damage they have caused in a car accident, there’s little difference between a drunk or drugged driver,” Gemma says. “The bottom line is that impaired driving is dangerous driving.”

Instead of driving after drinking, Gemma suggests that Rhode Island residents call a taxi, designate a sober driver, use public transportation or call a friend or relative for a ride home.

About Gemma Law Associates, Inc.

Gemma Law Associates, Inc. (http://www. gemmalaw. com/index. asp), is a Providence law firm that has represented the people of Rhode Island for more than 48 years while earning a reputation for success in several practice areas, including drunk driving accidents, car accidents, personal injury, workers’ compensation, Social Security disability, divorce, criminal defense and bankruptcy law. The law firm’s staff works as a team to ensure success in cases and is backed by a state-of-the-art collection of resources, including an advanced computerized case management system and extensive legal library.

The firm represents clients throughout the state of Rhode Island, including Providence, Pawtucket, Warwick, Washington County and Newport County. To learn more about Gemma Law Associates, Inc., call (401) 467-2300 or use the firm’s online contact form (http://www. gemmalaw. com/contact-us. asp).

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Health Enterprises International Sales Manager Appointed to ITAC 11 Committee

Health Enterprises International Sales Manager Appointed to ITAC 11 Committee

Health Enterprises, Inc., a leading consumer health products company, announces the appointment of international sales manager, Mr. Brooke Fishback, to the U. S. Federal Government Industry Trade Advisory Committee, ITAC 11.

North Attleboro, MA (PRWEB) March 17, 2010

Health Enterprises, Inc., a leading consumer health products company, announces the appointment of international sales manager, Mr. Brooke Fishback, to the U. S. Federal Government Industry Trade Advisory Committee, ITAC 11.

The Industry Trade Advisory Committees (ITAC’s) were established in 1974 and are a public-private partnership, jointly managed by the U. S. Department of Commerce and U. S. Trade Representative, which engages business leaders in formulating U. S. trade policy.

The ITAC 11 committee represents the interests of small (fewer than 500 employees) and minority businesses involved in international trade, and provides detailed policy and technical advice, information, and recommendations on trade barriers, negotiations of trade agreements, and implementation of current trade agreements to the U. S. government.

“Brooke’s participation on the ITAC 11 committee will not only benefit our company and industry”, commented Brendan Leonard, President of Health Enterprises, “but will result in a better international trade environment for the United States”.

Mr. Fishback has managed the Health Enterprises’ award winning export department since 2004. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in International Business and German, a MBA from McGill University, and is a NASBITE “Certified Global Business Professional”.

Health Enterprises, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of branded and private label OTC consumer healthcare products sold in retailers across the globe. For more information about Health Enterprises and its complete product line, visit www. healthenterprises. com.

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Tween Website InTheFABLane. com Launches For “Fun, Ambitious, Bright” Tweens

Tween Website InTheFABLane. com Launches For “Fun, Ambitious, Bright” Tweens

InTheFABLane. com is a one-stop-shop for tweens looking for a fun, age appropriate and safe home on the internet. FAB's original and daily updated content includes: Health & Body features, Advice, Entertainment News, Book Reviews, Contests, Sports, Style, Charities, Quizzes and Games...all just for tweens.

Chicago, IL (Vocus) April 28, 2009

Tween website InTheFABLane. com launches for "Fun, Ambitious, Bright" tweens.

There’s a new tween website on the block that boasts some fun, smart and educational additions to the current slew of tween sites. In The FAB Lane (FAB) encompasses a broad spectrum of tween life from friends to tween celebrities to health and body, making it a one-stop-shop for tweens looking for a home on the internet. All of FAB’s content is original and updated daily.

In The FAB Lane is strictly for the tween audience and the safety (http://www. inthefablane. com/business/safetween. php) of its users is the site’s number one priority. FAB was first conceptualized and created in response to a dilemma encountered by 13-year old Anna who said, "I wanted a place where I could talk, have fun and share with my friends online – but I wasn't old enough to use popular social networking sites." In The FAB Lane was created with this in-between age group in mind.

In The FAB Lane is limited to individuals under the age of 15 and requires verification from a parent or guardian before users can participate, making it a much safer environment than most social media. User’s guardians are updated with a monthly newsletter outlining the content and behind the scenes workings of the site and the continual steps it is taking to keep their child safe. Each user must approve any other user to be able to see the content on their “Your Space” page and has the power to delete, block or flag any user or portion of content that they find offensive or uncomfortable. In The FAB Lane reaches out to and works with the FBI Cyber Crime Unit on a regular basis and falls in line with the latest cyber security updates. All content and new user sign ups are examined by FAB Lane staff and users’ family members on the lookout for atypical behavior or content. In The FAB Lane’s content is carefully selected and edited to be appropriate for the age group it is addressing.

InTheFABLane. com includes the following sections:
 Your Space - a section that each tween can call their own including writing a short bio about themselves, changing their status, background, managing and maintaining friends and writing about themselves. This is the tween home base on FAB. To view the Your Space page please contact FAB for media sign in information.  Advice Column - Our tween advice column is penned by Sandra Dupont MA, MS, MFT who tackles all tween-age bumps in the road.  Book Review - Tween only books are reviewed and given away bi-monthly.  Sports - A sports section for tween girls.  Vendor Spotlight - Tween vendors and designers are featured.   Did You Know?- Daily updated factoids for tweens.  Quizzes & Games - Fun games and original quizzes like What is your perfect summer vacation? and What should your ring tone be?  FABLife - Daily updated Style, Celebrity and Entertainment blogs; tween style.  FABBlab - A message board where tweens can blab about anything and everything.  Features - The home of our charities and other inspirational and motivational endeavors  Celebrity Your Space - A celebrity version of Your Space where users can get exclusive info on artists like the Clique Girlz and even leave free voice messages.  Health & Body - Where all of those uncomfortable questions are answered with the help of nutritionist Kristie Yaakoby. In The FAB Lane launched on April 8, 2009 on a mission to provide girls with a smart, fun and safe place to be a tween.
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DanceswithBulls. com: World’s Premier Investor Community - Discovering the next Cinderella Stock - BRAVO!

DanceswithBulls. com: World’s Premier Investor Community - Discovering the next Cinderella Stock - BRAVO!

Bravo! Foods International Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: BRVO) Record Revenues 2005, Record Revenues 1st Quarter 2006, Incredible Agreements with Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE: NYSE), MasterFoods Inc and General Mills (GIS: NYSE)! Increasing Product Demand! Read on!

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) June 7, 2006

In 1992, Rodney C. Sacks and partner bought a relatively unknown maker of natural sodas and juices for $15 million in 1992; it is worth $3 billion today. Hansen Natural (HANS: NASDAQ), has been stealing considerable market share from leading beverage companies Coke and Pepsi despite their long established worldwide influence in the industry. The share price has surged 6000% to $140 a share in the past few years.

Hansen Natural’s success is a testimony to the fact that in a world with constantly changing consumer demand, there is always opportunity for companies to tackle niche markets and succeed. This is certainly a great Cinderella Stock story and those that were able to invest in the early stages several years ago have been rewarded handsomely.

So is there another beverage company out there today that is in the early stages of development that has the potential to grow dramatically over the next few years and potentially provide shareholders with incredible gains. BRAVO!

BRAVO! DISCOVERING THE WORLD’S NEXT CINDERELLA STOCK!

Bravo! Foods International Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: BRVO), is a brand development and marketing company that manufactures, promotes and distributes vitamin - fortified, flavored milk drinks and other beverages. Bravo! Foods International Corp. develops, brands, markets, distributes and sells nutritious, flavored milk products throughout the 50 United States, Great Britain and various Middle Eastern countries. Bravo!'s Slammers® products are available nationwide in popular chains such as: 7-Eleven, A&P, Dutch Farms, Giant Food Stores, Jewel, Kings, Pathmark, Safeway, Sam's Club, Shaw's, ShopRite, Speedway, SuperTarget, Unified, Waldbaums and Walgreens.

RECORD REVENUES

In March, Bravo! reported Record Revenue for of $11.9 million, an increase of 257% over the prior year’s revenue of $3.3 million. Already in the first quarter of 2006 the company reported revenue of $3.6 million, an increase of 297% over first quarter 2005. What will happen for the remainder of 2006? Management’s guidance for 2006 is in a range of $42-46 million! If that goal is attained we again are looking at another 300% increase in revenue from 2005!

INCREDIBLE CONTRACTS

On November 1, 2005, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. began distribution of the Slammers® Masterfoods line, as well as the Bravo!'s Slim Slammers® and Pro Slammers(TM) products, under a Master Distribution Agreement with Bravo!

What is of significant importance to note that this was a “soft launch” strategy not the actual “hard launch.” This strategy was used to insure there were no out of stock conditions for customers. Roy Warren, CEO states that “capacity is tripling during the current quarter and is set to reach 7.5 million units per month in July which will result in rapid sales expansion.”

Again we must commend an incredible 257% increase in revenues in the first quarter during the “soft launch,“ and anticipate incredible revenue generation and growth over the next several quarters during the full scale “Hard Launch!”

Another contract was announced in April in which Bravo! announced that they would Launch General Mills Branded Flavored Milks including TRIX, COCOA PUFFS, and WHEATIES flavored, fortified, extended shelf life milk drinks under a recently signed five year trademark licensing agreement with General Mills Marketing, Inc. In addition to these brands the agreement covers LUCKY CHARMS, COUNT CHOCULA, BOOBERRY, and FRANKENBERRY. Bravo! has the right to use the equity characters associated with each brand.

In May, Bravo announced that it had signed two new seven year licensing agreements for Canada and Mexico with Masterfoods USA, a division of Mars Incorporated. Masterfoods is a food manufacturer with over 5 Billion Dollars in annual sales! These two new licensing agreements are for seven years and are effective immediately.

INCREASING CONSUMER DEMAND

Last month, the nations largest beverage distributors agreed to stop selling non-diet sodas to most public schools in the United States, where childhood obesity has become an increasing concern. The deal is estimated to reach 87% of the school drink market. Coincidently, at the very same time, Bravo is introducing a new 8 ounce vendible bottle for the Coca-Cola Enterprises school program.

Also, in recent months it was announced that there is an attempt to introduce a Federal Bill that would ban unhealthy foods in school cafeterias and vending machines. Sponsored by Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Democrat Sen. Tom Harkin (Iowa), the Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act would update the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s nutritional standards by which schools now abide, extending those standards to outside vendors who wish to sell inside public schools.

BRAVO! has strategically positioned itself as a “better for you” company. As we can see by recent developments the trend in the US is shifting to products that are great tasting and nutritious. As per recent developments, we can see some of the World’s largest companies strategically preparing for these changes now. As we can see, Bravo! and their shareholders are already beginning to benefit from these alliances.

SUMMARY

The world is constantly changing. Hansen Natural was able to create to capture a niche market several years ago that exploded the company into a multi-billion dollar enterprise and BRAVO today is now strategically positioned to greatly benefit from a new consumer focus on nutritious, great tasting drinks for the entire family. Bravo is now in a rapid growth stage and incredible shareholder gains may be realized from current trading levels. Move over Hans, there’s a new Cinderella in town. Do I need to say more! Bravo!

This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. "Forward-looking statements" describe future expectations, plans, results, or strategies and are generally preceded by words such as "may", "future", "plan" or "planned", "will" or "should", "expected," "anticipates", "draft", "eventually" or "projected". You are cautioned that such statements are subject to a multitude of risks and uncertainties that could cause future circumstances, events, or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, including the risks that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, and other risks identified in a companies' annual report on Form 10-K or 10-KSB and other filings made by such company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Robert Townsend's V-Studio and One Economy Launch Special Release of "Diary Of A Single Mom" Season 1

Robert Townsend's V-Studio and One Economy Launch Special Release of "Diary Of A Single Mom" Season 1

Cutting-Edge Web Series Combines Entertainment with Delivery of Critical Resources to Underserved Communities

Los Angeles (PRWEB) May 22, 2009

One Economy Corporation (http://www. one-economy. com) and award-winning actor, director and producer Robert Townsend (''Hollywood Shuffle,'' ''Meteor Man,'' ''The Five Heartbeats'') today launched "Diary of a Single Mom," a ground-breaking online series that chronicles the lives of three single mothers trying get ahead despite obstacles that all single parents face, such as childcare, health, education and finances.

"Diary of a Single Mom" fills a noticeable void in today's media. It is the first dramatic series on the Web with a cast of legendary icons from the silver screen. It will be aired exclusively on One Economy's Public Internet Channel (http://www. pic. tv).

The series centers around 27-year-old Ocean, played by Monica Calhoun (''Sister Act II,'' ''Love and Basketball''), who juggles raising her son, daughter and teenage niece with earning her GED, finding a new job, and coping with an illness during the show's first season.

The show spotlights One Economy's innovative efforts to connect low-income families with online resources to help them improve their lives. Townsend's experiences growing up in a single-parent household in Chicago inspired the seasoned director to create this Web series in partnership with One Economy.

"Having been raised by a single mom myself, I know first-hand the kind of struggles these women encounter," said Robert Townsend, the show's executive producer and director. "I'm especially proud to bring a show of this caliber to the Public Internet Channel, which allows viewers to be entertained by the program while providing access to critical resources. In today's economy--where we have an unemployment rate twice as high for female-headed households as it is for married women--this is more important than ever."

"'Diary of a Single Mom' is the newest extension of One Economy's decade-long effort to improve people's lives through use of technology," said Rey Ramsey, chief executive officer of One Economy. "It's not enough to provide broadband access to underserved communities. We must also develop content that is relevant and meaningful to people if we expect widespread Internet adoption. This is what we mean by 'public-purpose media'- programs like 'Diary of a Single Mom' that engage, inform and inspire action."

Ramsey continued, "The Public Internet Channel and 'Diary of a Single Mom' represent the potential that exists to deliver resources and information when traditional entertainment combines with the Internet."

For example, as viewers watch a character work to obtain her GED or struggle to find a job, they can immediately click on the Web site's ''Make It Easy Toolbox'' to access resources in their own communities addressing those very issues.

Janice Lynde (''Six Feet Under,'' ''General Hospital'') and Valery Ortiz (''South of Nowhere,'' ''Date Movie'') round out the trio of single mothers as Lupe and Peggy, who live with their families in a triplex managed by Ocean. Acting icons Richard Roundtree (''Se7en,'' ''Shaft'') and Billy Dee Williams (''Star Wars,'' ''Lady Sings the Blues'') play Ocean's mentor and uncle, respectively. The series is written by award-winning playwright and screenwriter Cheryl L. West (''Before It Hits Home,'' ''Jar the Floor'').

"Diary of a Single Mom" was first screened in January in Los Angeles and Atlanta. Today's launch provides an opportunity for viewers to see episodes and become new fans of the series prior to fall 2009 launch of Season 2.

About One Economy and the Public Internet Channel
One Economy Corporation (http://www. one-economy. com) is a global nonprofit organization that uses innovative approaches to deliver the power of technology and information to low-income people. More than 16 million people have used One Economy's online tools and resources, including the Public Internet Channel, an online network of public-purpose media--programming that engages, informs and inspires action. Launched in 2006 by honorary co-chairs now-President Barack Obama and Senator John McCain, the Public Internet Channel features fiction and non-fiction programming that addresses topics such as health, money, and sustainable living. For more information visit: www. one-economy. com and www. pic. tv.

About V Studio
V Studio is the virtual studio for public-purpose media. The multimedia studio is a hub for the creation and development of informing, engaging media that has the defined purpose of inspiring the American public to take action around issues related to health, welfare, and safety. For more information on V studio visit: www. v-studio. tv.

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Kids Tout 'Super Hero' Savings : America's youth reports strong savings habits

Kids Tout 'Super Hero' Savings : America's youth reports strong savings habits

More kids living in the U. S. associate the state of their piggy banks with “super hero” strength and stability than with Halloween gloom and doom, according to a new poll conducted by the financial literacy Web site www. themint. org. The finding provides parents and teachers with an optimistic glimpse into the future, even as difficult economic conditions continue to grip the nation.

MILWAUKEE (PRWEB) October 23, 2008

In the survey, visitors to the site were asked to choose which Halloween costume best describes the state of their piggy banks. A majority of the respondents 17 years or younger (56 percent) said they either had strong, unshakeable "super hero" savings, or savings that evoked a "train engineer" costume, showing their plans for savings are right on track. This is good news because only 26 percent of respondents described their savings as "bare bones" or downright laughable.

"It's encouraging that kids see the benefits of savings at a young age," said Meridee Maynard, senior vice president, Northwestern Mutual. "The power of saving for the future may not ever allow anyone to leap buildings in a single bound, but it can help people achieve feats far more important -- like attending college, buying a home, and retiring comfortably."

When asked what they would do if handed a sum of money, more kids preferred saving over spending. More than half of the kids aged 17 years or younger (54 percent) said they'd save all of their money and/or budget it carefully and slowly, compared to a small number (15 percent) who said they'd rather spend it as fast as possible.

From July through September 2008, visitors to the financial literacy Web site www. themint. org were invited to answer two questions related to individual savings habits. A combined total of more than 1,600 respondents from across the country weighed in about what they would do if handed a sum of money, as well as the state of their current savings. The results were then analyzed based on several demographic factors, including the age, gender and location of respondents.

Males Report Least Desire to Save, Strongest Savings

While kids as a whole seem to understand the importance of saving and budgeting in a healthy financial plan, the poll revealed some surprising findings when the demographic is broken down by gender and geographic regions.

According to the survey, young male respondents are more confident with their savings, but less concerned with budgeting than their female counterparts. While less than half (47 percent) of the males aged 17 or younger said they would save their money or budget it carefully, an overwhelming majority (87 percent) saw their savings as strong or on track. Conversely, more females (59 percent) said they would be vigilant with the money, but a significantly smaller number (50 percent) are confident that their savings are on course.

Westerners Exhibit Good Intentions but Lack Confidence In Their Savings

Interestingly, where kids live appears to affect their attitude toward saving and financial confidence. Two-thirds (67 percent) of respondents in the West said they would look after their money conservatively, but less than half (48 percent) are satisfied with the strength of their actual savings.

The rest of the country was far more consistent. Over half of the kids in the Midwest and Northeast said they would be diligent with the money and are confident in their savings, while slightly less than half of Southerners said they were content with the state of their piggy bank.

This study is part of an ongoing series conducted on www. themint. org. Polls released in April and July 2008 focused on allowances and summer employment, respectively.

About Themint. org

Launched in 1997, www. themint. org is a collaboration between the Northwestern Mutual Foundation, the charitable arm of Northwestern Mutual, and the National Council on Economic Education (NCEE). The site provides fun activities, games, challenges, quizzes and tests for students and teens, helpful tips for parents, and entertaining programs and lesson plans for teachers to promote financial literacy.

This poll marks the third of a series of polls by www. themint. org, with the aim of bringing continued awareness to financial literacy issues. Poll results are archived on the site and can be viewed at www. themint. org/polls/ (http://www. themint. org/polls/).

About Northwestern Mutual

The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI (Northwestern Mutual) has been helping policyowners and clients achieve financial security for more than 150 years. The company is an industry leader, with over $1 trillion of life insurance protection in force, and maintains the highest available ratings for insurance financial strength from all four major rating agencies: Standard & Poor's, Fitch Ratings, A. M. Best and Moody's.

For 25 years, a FORTUNE magazine survey has named Northwestern Mutual "America's Most Admired" company in the life/health insurance industry. Further information on Northwestern Mutual, its subsidiaries and affiliates can be found at: www. nmfn. com.

Lumenis® Announces the Initiation of a Clinical Study into the Efficacy of Selective Retina Therapy (SRT) in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)

Lumenis® Announces the Initiation of a Clinical Study into the Efficacy of Selective Retina Therapy (SRT) in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)

Lumenis® Ltd. a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of laser, light-based and radiofrequency devices for ophthalmic, surgical and aesthetic applications, announced today the initiation of a clinical study into the efficacy of Selective Retina Therapy (SRT) in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). The study will take place at the Tel Aviv Medical Center in Israel, under the leadership of Prof. Anat Loewenstein MD.

Valley Lee, MD (PRWEB) November 5, 2009

Lumenis® Ltd. a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of laser, light-based and radiofrequency devices for ophthalmic, surgical and aesthetic applications, announced today the initiation of a clinical study into the efficacy of Selective Retina Therapy (SRT) in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). The study will take place at the Tel Aviv Medical Center in Israel, under the leadership of Prof. Anat Loewenstein MD.

Dov Ofer, Lumenis’ President and Chief Executive Officer stated: “We are proud to be yet again at the forefront of ophthalmic laser innovation with the clinical evaluation of Selective Retina Therapy (SRT). That is, after all, only one of the privileges reserved for the company that pioneered the very first Argon Laser photocoagulator in ophthalmology, along with a history of innovations that literally have transformed the way ophthalmologists practice medicine worldwide.” Mr. Ofer continued and added that “we are also very proud to be collaborating with Prof. Loewenstein who is internationally recognized and respected for her efforts as a leading retina specialist with a long-list of medical accomplishments.”

In a statement on SRT, Prof. Anat Loewenstein commented: “Ophthalmic lasers have been playing a key role in the treatment & management of various retinal pathologies for many years now – however, not without negative side-effects. In the case of standard lasers, treatments usually result in deleterious thermal damage to neurosensory retinal tissue that is integral to healthy vision. As a retina surgeon, I think Lumenis SRT technology represents significant potential over conventional lasers, as it selectively targets the RPE layer without damaging the highly-sensitive neurosensory retina layer; thereby avoiding scotomata (blind spots) in the treated areas. However, what excites me the most is the potential benefits this primarily represents to our patients; a pain-free treatment that does not further impair vision and that may potentially improve conditions that rob the eyesight of tens of millions of people worldwide. Based on the data we have seen, Lumenis SRT technology appears to have the potential to become that treatment and this is what we are going to investigate”, concluded Prof. Loewenstein.

“The Lumenis SRT technology holds significant potential into the treatment of various retinal pathologies. Our most current knowledge shows that the retinal pigment epithelium plays a key role in several ocular conditions that negatively impact the vision of millions of patients worldwide. Being able to selectively target that layer of cells, without causing any thermal damage to adjacent tissues, induces a certain biological response that may one day give hope to these patients,“ stated Dr. Pazit Pianka MD, an ophthalmologist and the Lumenis Vision Medical Director.

“With this new investigation into the clinical efficacy of Lumenis SRT technology, Lumenis once again reaffirms its decades-long commitment to excellence and innovation in ophthalmic laser technology,” said Mr. Lloyd Diamond, Senior VP & General Manager of Lumenis Vision, the Ophthalmic Business Unit of Lumenis Ltd. “Approximately 10 years ago our company launched Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) based on the novel concept of selective photo-thermolysis. During that time we have witnessed our technology transform into a leading, clinically-proven, first-line therapy for POAG and a viable alternative to eye drops. We believe SRT has the potential to revolutionize retina therapy, similar to the way SLT revolutionized glaucoma management. This new study will help us ascertain that fact” concluded Mr. Diamond.

About the Clinical Trial:
The clinical trial will be conducted under the direction of Prof. Anat Loewenstein MD, who is an associate Professor of Ophthalmology & the Vice-Dean of the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at the Tel Aviv University, and the Director of the Department of Ophthalmology at the Tel Aviv Medical Center in Israel. The prospective study, which includes 102 patients (102 eyes), was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of Lumenis Selective Retina Therapy (SRT) treatment in diabetic macular edema. The duration of the study is two years with patient follow up at 4, 8, and 12 months post-op.
All patients will receive treatments with the Lumenis SRT laser that was developed by Lumenis Ltd., in collaboration with its research partner MLL (Medizinisches Laserzentrum Lübeck) in Lübeck, Germany. Lumenis holds propriety rights for this technology.

About Selective Retina Therapy (SRT):
Selective Retina Therapy (SRT) is a relatively new laser technique which selectively targets the Retinal Pigment Epithelium (RPE) while sparing the neural retina. Several macular diseases are thought to be caused and/or significantly exacerbated due to reduced function of the RPE cells. In light of that, a method for the selective destruction of the underperforming RPE cells without causing adverse effects to the choroid and neurosensory retina (especially to the photoreceptors layers) is hypothesized to halt the progression of those diseases and/or reverse some of its deleterious effects.

The selective effect on RPE cells, which absorb about 50% of the incident light due to their high melanosome content, has been previously demonstrated using the Lumenis SRT laser. By irradiating the fundus with a train of 1.7 micro-second laser pulses it is possible to achieve high peak temperatures around the melanosomes, which leads to a destruction of the RPE, with only a low sub-lethal temperature increase in adjacent tissue structures. This process leads to the multiplication and migration of healthy RPE cells from the periphery which, in turn, help metabolize and improve the overall retina tissue health.

The Lumenis SRT laser was specifically designed to perform selective RPE targeting. This is accomplished by a green (frequency doubled Nd:YLF, 527nm) laser that emits 1.7 microsecond (¼s) pulses at a repetition rate of 100 Hertz (Hz). This low average power, delivered in a train of pulses, confines the laser treatment to the cells containing the target pigment or chromophores, in this case the melanin granules in the RPE cells, thereby achieving selective damage to these particular cells.

About Lumenis:
Lumenis, the world’s largest medical laser company, is a global developer, manufacturer and distributor of laser, light-based and radiofrequency devices for surgical, aesthetic and ophthalmic applications, with more than 800 employees worldwide. Lumenis has over 250 patents, over 75 FDA clearances, an installed base of over 80,000 systems and presence in over 100 countries. Lumenis endeavors to bring the finest state of the art technology products to the market, fulfilling the highest standards of excellence, quality and reliability. Consequently we are able to deliver premium value and service to our customers. Lumenis’ name is derived from Latin meaning “Light of Life”, highlighting the light which is the basis of our technologies used to enhance life. For more information about Lumenis and its products, please go to: www. lumenis. com.

For further information contact:
Michelle Maydan
Director of Corporate Communications
1-866-569-0597
+972-4-959-9004
E-mail: mmaydan (at) lumenis. com

Lumenis, its logo, VersaPulse, SlimLine and Slimline GI are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Lumenis Group of Companies.

Certain statements and information in this press release may be deemed to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements relating to our objectives, plans and strategies, statements that contain projections of results of operations or of financial condition and all statements (other than statements of historical facts) that address activities, events or developments that we intend, expect, project, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future. Forward-looking statements are often characterized by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” “believe,” “should,” “intend,” “project” or other similar words, but are not the only way these statements are identified. We have based these forward-looking statements on assumptions and assessments made by our management in light of their experience and their perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate. Any forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements may be found in our most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F, including the section therein entitled “Risk Factors”, as well in our reports on Form 6-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Spherexx. com® Designated as One of the Leading Web Designers for Central US

Spherexx. com® Designated as One of the Leading Web Designers for Central US

Web Designer Celebrates 10th Anniversary and Fourth Leading Provider Recognition by Goldline Research as Published in Forbes Magazine

Tulsa, OK (PRWEB) April 25, 2010

Spherexx. com has been chosen by Goldline Research to receive its Web Designer Leading Provider certification for a fourth consecutive year. Goldline Research bases its selections on seven areas of exhaustive research to determine top service professionals throughout the United States. The published research results are available at www. leadingproviders. com along with Spherexx. com's company profile, location information and list of services. See Goldline's overview at http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=CnjjC5W-NB0 (http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=CnjjC5W-NB0).

Spherexx. com has offices in Tulsa, Dallas, and Houston. Established in 2000, Spherexx. com is also celebrating its tenth year as a marketing technology company that specializes in using marketing on the Internet to boost a client's image and sales. The company maintains a national footprint, serving the multifamily housing, real estate, financial services and healthcare industries. Distinguished management and real estate developers such as Trammell Crow, Lincoln Property Company, Riverstone Residential, Greystar, and Zom Residential Services have relied on Spherexx. com for a decade to provide income-generating websites, software integrations, marketing tools, CRM (customer relationship management) products, and branding services.

"A web site is the only place where you can tell your whole story," says Spherexx. com's President and CEO, Becca Wilson. "Statistics show that over 80 percent of apartment searches occur online. We have created Apple iPhone and mobile web site versions to meet the growing demand for mobile apartment searches. The website automatically detects when it is accessed by the iPhone/smart phone. Prospects can now reserve an apartment and residents can pay their rent via iPhone/smart phone. Mobile web sites are only one way we are advancing the way customers do business online. With 47 million housing searches occurring monthly, it's critical to keep our clients equipped with sophisticated Internet marketing tools."

It is such advanced Internet marketing technology and customer service that has set Spherexx. com apart by Goldline's Leading Provider criteria. Additionally, Spherexx. com has developed leasing and marketing software applications for the apartment industry. www. GotNoVacancy. com ™ is a prospect engagement and sales CRM for the apartment industry that creates a comprehensive product showcase, tracks advertising sources, guides users from first contact to close, and enables supervisors to analyze performance and project traffic patterns. Another SaaS (software as a service) provided by Spherexx. com is www. MarketSurveyTools. com. ™ This program eliminates spreadsheet survey data which is easily lost and corrupted. The program permanently secures competitive surveys, benchmarks historical data and generates presentation ready market analysis reporting. www. MessageKast. com ™ equips advertisers with online publishing tools such as: adkast, an ad creation software that will post advertisements to multiple Internet locations; chatkast for online customer service communication, and ppckast, a pay per click search advertising campaign. For more information visit www. Spherexx. com/pages/request-a-quote. asp (http://www. Spherexx. com/pages/request-a-quote. asp).

About www. Spherexx. com ®--Interactive Marketing Solutions

Spherexx. com services include web design and development, touch-screen kiosks, Internet lead generation tools, online advertising, apartment leasing consulting, advanced mobile technology, apartment lease-up marketing consulting, and search engine performance. The company provides branding services, video/multimedia production, print media, and copywriting as well as website and email hosting, database solutions, pay per click, e-commerce solutions and custom programming. Spherexx. com represents a collective seventy years of direct, executive level property management experience that readily identifies with the challenges and solutions of multifamily property management professionals.

About Goldline Research

Goldline Research is a leading marketing and information services company. Goldline Research's mission is to empower consumer choice by identifying leading professional services companies. Goldline Research evaluates professional services firms throughout the United States using a rigorous, proprietary research methodology and has helped tens of thousands of consumers find high quality service providers. Founded in 2004, Goldline Research is privately-held and headquartered in Novato, California. For more information, please visit www. leadingproviders. com.

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C&B Consulting Webinar to Discuss Incorporating Health and Productivity into Business Strategy

C&B Consulting Webinar to Discuss Incorporating Health and Productivity into Business Strategy

C&B Consulting will be hosting a free hour-long webinar on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 11:00 a. m. EST that will discuss how employers can incorporate health and productivity into their business strategy.

Syosset, NY (PRWEB) June 19, 2008

C&B Consulting, a division of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., today announced they will host a webinar titled “Wellness Solutions: Incorporating Health and Productivity into Your Business Strategy.” The free hour-long webinar will be broadcast on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 11:00 a. m. EST.

The presenters of the webinar, C&B Consulting’s Executive Director, Peter J. Chase and APEX Management Group’s Senior Vice President, Raymond Joske, will primarily explain how organizations can incorporate best practices to successfully implement wellness initiatives. They will also discuss how employers can determine where wellness fits into their current business strategy as well as give them a better perspective on planning, implementing and measuring the benefits of a wellness program.

To sign up for the webinar, please click on the following link, C&B Consulting’s Wellness Solutions Webinar (https://www1.gotomeeting. com/register/393503892), or go to www. candbconsulting. com.

About C&B Consulting:
C&B Consulting, a division of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., is a leading benefits consulting firm (http://www. candbconsulting. com) that helps organizations design, secure and manage cost-effective benefits programs. The firm’s benefits expertise is supported by services and resources that help control costs, reduce administrative burdens, and improve employee relations. For further information, please contact Russell Hoernig at (516) 333-8787 or go to www. candbconsulting. com.

This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www. HRmarketer. com) on behalf of the company
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UN Foundation Women and Population Executive Director Tamara Kreinin Remarks on Withholding of UNFPA Funding

UN Foundation Women and Population Executive Director Tamara Kreinin Remarks on Withholding of UNFPA Funding

The United Nations Foundation joins the international community in expressing its deep disappointment that the administration has decided — for the seventh, straight year — to withhold the $39.7 million authorized by Congress to the United Nations Population Fund.

Washington, DC (Vocus) June 27, 2008

"The United Nations Foundation joins the international community in expressing its deep disappointment that the administration has decided — for the seventh, straight year — to withhold the $39.7 million authorized by Congress to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the world’s leading voice on sexual and reproductive health and rights.

“In a statement notifying Congress of the administration’s decision to withhold funds from UNFPA, Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte once again cited UNFPA’s program in China as a violation of the Kemp-Kasten Amendment, which bars funding for programming that 'supports or participates in the management of a program of coercive or involuntary sterilization.'

“UNFPA does not — and has never — supported coercive or involuntary sterilization. In fact, the decision to withhold funds from UNFPA is inconsistent with the reports from the State Department and several other blue-ribbon investigative teams, which included descriptions of UNFPA’s work as 'a force for good' in China.

“Working in 150 countries, UNFPA is on the front lines reducing maternal and infant mortality, decreasing HIV/AIDS rates, and protecting women and girls from rape and violence, particularly during conflict situations. The $34 million that the United States has withheld each year is close to 10 percent of UNFPA’s regular income. The amount withheld every year could have helped UNFPA prevent 2 million unintended pregnancies, 800,000 abortions, 4,700 mothers’ deaths, and more than 77,000 infant and child deaths. Approximately 181 industrialized and developing countries, including all the countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America, contribute to UNFPA. The United States is the only country to withhold funding for political reasons.

“The UN Foundation is looking forward to working with the next administration to restore funding for UNFPA and to strengthen the U. S.’s role as a global health leader. During the 2000 UN Millennium Summit, the United States pledged to work to respond to the world's most pressing development challenges, including poverty, gender inequality and disease. It is past time that the administration acknowledges how fundamental UNFPA is to addressing these global challenges and that the U. S. funds UNFPA’s work."

The UN Foundation (http://www. UNFoundation. org) was created in 1998 with businessman and philanthropist Ted Turner’s historic $1 billion gift to support United Nations’ causes. The UN Foundation promotes a more peaceful, prosperous, and just world through the support of the United Nations. Through new and innovative public-private partnerships, advocacy and grantmaking, the UN Foundation acts to meet the most pressing health, humanitarian, socioeconomic, and environmental challenges of the 21st century.

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Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network, Drexel University Launch Online Educational Partnership

Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network, Drexel University Launch Online Educational Partnership

Drexel University Online, winner of the 2006 21st Century Best Practice Award for Distance Learning from the United States Distance Learning Association, recently announced an educational partnership with Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network (LVH), one of the nation's top hospitals in eight specialty care delivery areas as ranked by U. S. News & World Report 2006 edition of "America's Best Hospitals."

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) January 10, 2007

Drexel University Online, winner of the 2006 21st Century Best Practice Award for Distance Learning from the United States Distance Learning Association, recently announced an educational partnership with Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network (LVH), one of the nation's top hospitals in eight specialty care delivery areas as ranked by U. S. News & World Report 2006 edition of "America's Best Hospitals."

Through this alliance, Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network employees will have the opportunity to complete an online degree or certificate program through Drexel and receive special tuition rates. Employees will be able to choose from a range of bachelor's, master's and certificate programs that Drexel offers online in areas such as nursing and health professions, clinical research, public health, information science, business, computer science, communications and computing technology.

Drexel University Online has been expanding its partner network for the past four years. Through a partnership with Drexel, participating corporations, health systems and professional associations across the U. S. are able to offer their employees and members benefits such as special tuition rates and career development opportunities, as well as the chance to earn a degree, all with the flexibility working professionals need.

"A well-educated workforce is a competitive advantage for health systems today," said Dr. Kenneth Hartman, academic director of Drexel University Online. "Organizations have been selecting Drexel as their preferred online education provider because they know that our programs reflect the same high standards as those on-campus, but offer the convenience busy professionals desire. We look forward to this new venture with Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network and in assisting them in meeting the educational needs of their employees."

About Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network:

Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network (LVH) offers practicing professionals a vast array of services and expertise to meet the health care needs of their patients. LVH is represented by three clinical campuses -- two in Allentown and one in Bethlehem. It ranks as one of the nation's top hospitals in eight specialty care delivery areas in the 2006 U. S. News & World Report guide to "America's Best Hospitals," more than LVH or any other hospital in the region has ever achieved.

About Drexel University Online:

Drexel University Online, winner of the 2006 21st Century Best Practice Award for Distance Learning from the United States Distance Learning Association, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Drexel University, specializing in innovative, Internet-based distance education programs for working professionals and corporations in the United States and abroad. A pioneer in online education, Drexel has offered programs online since 1996.

News Media Contact:

Kristin Leavey

Drexel University Online

(215) 895-0538

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SUN Management Joins with Single Parent Foundation, Inc -- 'Helping Single Parent Families Help Themselves'

SUN Management Joins with Single Parent Foundation, Inc -- 'Helping Single Parent Families Help Themselves'

Ray Salinas, Dallas Businessman and Founder, “The goal of the Single Parent Foundation is to help hard-working families help themselves.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) August 24, 2006

SUN Management has teamed up with the Single Parent Foundation and Ray Salinas to bring awareness to an extraordinary charity foundation that is a completely new concept for single parents throughout the DFW area, with hopes to expand to a national level in the very near future.

Ray Salinas, a Dallas businessman, who also owns Sports Media, Inc. and holds the rights to the radio show “Cowboys Live” on ESPN 103.3 is looking to SUN, exclusively, to expand that market to a national level, as well as expand and market the Single Parent Foundation.

Over the past 30 years the number of single-mother families has increased 333%; single-father families have grown 508%. Seven out of ten households with children are maintained solely on the income of one parent. As you can imagine it gets harder everyday to meet the demands of parenting. These are astounding numbers and The Single Parent Foundation is asking for your lending hand to assist these families -- your neighbors, your colleagues, your child’s best friend’s family. These people are ready and willing to meet the challenges of raising their families alone, but too often the monthly costs of rent or mortgage, daycare, a car payment, groceries, healthcare and education leave very little for any unforeseen emergency or need. With the growing number of single parent families, Salinas, sought to help these individuals by forming the Single Parent Foundation, a 501C3 organization. The organization was designed to assist families on several levels, including transportation for emergency situations, buying groceries, or paying a light bill. Single Parent Foundation can also help parents with their educational needs, as well as training for interviews, and so much more.

With the endorsement of three-time Super Bowl Champioin, Darren Woodson, the charity is gaining momentum, but not without the help of local community businesses. Darren was an All-Pro strong safety for the Dallas Cowboys (1992-2004) and holds the record as the Cowboys All-Time Leading Tackler. Darren was also raised in a single parent family. “Growing up in a single parent household, I saw my mother struggle to make ends meet for her family. That’s why I’m supporting the Single Parent Foundation and their efforts to help those single mothers and fathers help meet the basic needs of their families.”

SUN Manager of Corporate Accounts & Sponsorships, Brandi Webster said, “We are delighted to help this worthy cause. This is a great opportunity for the community to harness a well-respected organization and provide their support. This is one of many unique opportunities that SUN is engaged in working with not for profit organizations as a sponsor.”

Single Parent Foundation is also sponsoring a 5K Fun Run and Kid Fest, Saturday, September 23 2006 at Austin Ranch (Windhaven Road and North Dallas Tollway) that will help raise funds for this important charity. SUN will be helping organize events, find companies that would like to exhibit their products, help in fundraising and securing sponsorships, organize silent auctions, and help in reaching out to the corporations that would like to donate to Single Parent Foundation throughout the year. Booths are still available for the 5K Fun Run and Kid Fest for between $500 - $1000. Corporations that would like to display their products or engage in sponsorships to over 100,000 visitors, please contact; (bwebster @ sunorganization. com)

About SUN:

SUN Management Group is a Professional Sports – Entertainment – Speaker – Merchandise – Events – Sponsorship Marketing Company. SUN provides corporate clients direct access to a VIP database of up to 55,000 personalities for branding, spokesperson, appearance and image/likeness needs. SUN also provides tickets and hospitality to events plus corporate destination and theme cruises. For more information on sponsorship or event opportunities with; NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, PGA, NASCAR or more -- please contact;

Brandi Webster

Manager of Corporate Accounts and Sponsorships

SUN Management Group, Inc.

The Madison Building

15851 Dallas Parkway, Suite 225

Addison, TX, 75001 USA

Tel: 972.392.1414 ext. 13

Fax: 972.392.1429

Www. sunorganization. com

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