Give. Bid. Win

Give. Bid. Win.

United Way's online auction August 10-20 at www. givebidwin. com

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) July 29, 2009

What do Carlos Santana, Elvis, American Idol, St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Zoo and Grant's Farm have in common? Each has a part in United Way's Online Auction, August 10 - 20. The public is invited to bid on these exciting items and more. The auction has more than 80 items and one-time experiences available. By bidding on items you're helping people in this community through United Way. You can give, bid, win at www. givebidwin. com. Some details about some of the great online auction items include:
Carlos Santana: Bid on an autographed guitar from one of the world's most legendary guitarists, and 10-time GRAMMY® Award and two-time Latin GRAMMY Award-winner. Elvis Presley's Memphis Music Experience: Includes two platinum tour passes for Elvis Presley's Graceland, one night at Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel, two tickets to Sun Studio, two tickets to the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, two tickets to the Rock 'n' Soul Museum, an Elvis Number One Hits CD, Graceland Tour DVD, and a Graceland Guidebook. St. Louis Cardinals: Spend a day at Busch Stadium with the Cardinals. This amazing package includes four tickets to a 2010 game, a behind-the-scenes tour of Busch Stadium, a meeting with Tony LaRussa, a visit to the announcer's booth and lunch or dinner in the Cardinals Club. Grant's Farm Private Party or Corporate Event: This package includes everything needed for a memorable evening for you and up to 349 more guests. This four-hour event in the historic Bauernhoff area of Grant's Farm includes beer, food, service staff, private tours of Deer Park, and a "Clydesdale Meet and Greet". Autographed Kasey Kahne NASCAR Hood: This is the actual hood from the Kasey Kahne Budweiser #9 Dodge NASCAR that raced in the July 4, 2009 Daytona, Florida race. Race fans will remember that Kasey and Kyle Busch made contact in the final laps and this hood has the dents to show for it. St. Louis Zoo Parent Program: A Zoo Parents adoption for a Grevy zebra. The adoption includes: A cuddly plush Grevy zebra with gift card from you. Personalized adoption certificate. Grevy zebra color photo and fact sheet. Car decal and T-shirt transfer. Name on the Zoo Parents kiosk and online Zoo Parents recognition page for one year and an invitation to the Zoo Parents picnic.

About United Way of Greater St. Louis
The United Way funds nearly 200 health and human service agencies located throughout a 16-county area in Missouri and Illinois. More than one million people in our community receive services that strengthen families, help the elderly, keep children healthy and safe, and build stronger neighborhoods. For more information, contact 314-421-0700 or visit www. stl. unitedway. org.

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MaryDesigns®, LLC Launches CENTA Website

MaryDesigns®, LLC Launches CENTA Website

MaryDesigns®, LLC, an Indianapolis website development company, launched a completely redesigned website for the Center for Ear Nose Throat & Allergy (CENTA). CENTA is one of the Midwest's premier providers of head and neck surgery and allergy services, with offices in Carmel and Indianapolis.

Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) November 3, 2010

MaryDesigns®, LLC, an Indianapolis web design / development company, launched a completely redesigned website for the Center for Ear Nose Throat & Allergy (CENTA). CENTA is one of the Midwest’s premier providers of head and neck surgery and allergy services, with offices in Carmel and Indianapolis. The site—centadocs. com—is a fairly large and informative site, offering not only office locations and practice information, but substantive information on new ENT developments, techniques and treatment options.

“CENTA’s doctors are some of the most prominent in their field nationwide,” comments Lewis, “but their previous website had become inadequate and out of date. The new design offers not only a fresh, new appearance and added functionality, it also contains a vast amount of information for both patients and referring physicians. At the same time, the new design is extremely user friendly and intuitive to navigate.” MaryDesigns provided the design, development, copy editing and some photography for the new site.

In addition to this new centadocs. com site, MaryDesigns previously created a website for the allergy division of CENTA, ihateallergyshots. com. “We could not be more pleased with the results of both sites,” stated CENTA’s Tod Huntley, MD. “Mary Lewis and her team surpassed our expectations. They met with us in person to get to know us. It was obvious that they wanted to do more than create just another business website. They realized—and perhaps more importantly, helped US realize—that a business’ website is part of that company’s identity, reflects its personality, and helps define to others its core values and strengths. We are happy that the new centadocs. com and the ihateallergyshots. com websites not only achieve those requirements but exceed them. We highly recommend Mary and her group and will continue to work with them in the future.”

Before starting her web development firm, Mary Lewis spent 16 years working closely with physicians in a local hospital. Her experience and expertise in the medical arena was invaluable in the redesign of this site.

“Over the past year, I have personally been involved in several meetings with CENTA and have gotten to know the doctors,” continued Lewis. “It’s a refreshing thing to meet a group of physicians who have been at the top of their field as long as they have—physicians with worldwide renown in all spheres of ENT—who are so passionate about their patients’ well being. It was a privilege designing a site that highlights the services they offer, and the compassion with which they offer those services to their patients.”

MaryDesigns®, LLC develops brand identity as well as SEO friendly business and eCommerce website solutions. As the owner of MaryDesigns, LLC, Mary Lewis has more than 13 years of experience designing creative, functional and cost-effective solutions for companies of all sizes. "Our clients know they top our agenda, and each one feels 'special' because of our hands-on, personalized, results-driven commitment.”

MaryDesigns’® clients include healthcare providers, attorneys, construction companies, day and medical spas, eCommerce web stores of all sizes and other businesses across the globe. MaryDesigns® is located on the south side of Indianapolis but handles clients throughout the central Indiana region, including the neighboring cities of Fishers, Carmel, Zionsville, Greenwood, and Columbus. Many of MaryDesigns’ clients represent regional and even national companies.

CENTA’s new website is a comprehensive brand solution for an active and growing medical practice. Visit the new website at centadocs. com and see why MaryDesigns is an excellent choice for medical website development. MaryDesigns is headquartered at 1350 W. Southport Rd in Indianapolis. Contact MaryDesigns at 317.489.3783 or at marydesigns. com

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New Members Alert from The Leading Hotels of the World

New Members Alert from The Leading Hotels of the World

Independent Luxury Hospitality Leader Accepts Urban Jewels and Countryside Havens in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America

New York (Vocus) December 16, 2010

The Leading Hotels of the World is pleased to announce that it has recently accepted the following new member hotels:

Framed by idyllic countryside, Borgo Egnazia Hotel & Villas is a celebration of traditional Puglian architecture, situated among olive groves along Italy’s Adriatic coast. Executed in shades of white, guest accommodations maintain the tranquility of the resort’s bucolic surroundings, with airy interiors and abundant natural light. There are 63 guest rooms and suites, housed in the main hotel building and in the townhouses of the village area; while the 28 three-bedroom villas offer private pools, rooftop terraces, and private gardens. Restaurant options include Due Camini with indoor and outdoor dining, Beach Bambu, and Borgo Restaurant and Pizzeria. For recreation there are four pools, three tennis courts, an 18-hole championship golf course, fitness center and spa. Eight function rooms are available for meetings and banquets.

Shanti Maurice is a boutique lifestyle resort comprising 61 suites and 17 villas – each with its own private pool -- on 36 acres of landscaped tropical gardens, near the small town of St. Felix. Set along a pristine horseshoe coral sand cove on the largely untouched south coast of Mauritius, the hotel lies between the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean and the vivid greens of the sugarcane fields, providing its guests with access to the sights, sounds and flavors of the unique mix of Indian, African, French and Chinese influences that form the local Creole culture. Restaurants include Stars, serving contemporary Cape cuisine; Fish and Rhum Shack, offering seafood and Mauritian specialties; Pebbles, featuring Indian and Creole fare; and Red Ginger Lounge & Bar. For relaxation there are water sports, the Nira Spa, an outdoor pool, tennis and a kids’ club.

Set in the Tsim Sha Tsui area of Kowloon, opposite the Cultural Center, Hullett House is just a short walk from the Star Ferry Terminal. Located in the former Marine Police Headquarters, it is named in honor of Richmond William Hullett, a dedicated botanist who discovered a variety of Bauhinia, also known as the orchid tree. The Bauhinia flower, with its delicate leaves, was adopted as the floral emblem of Hong Kong in 1965. The design-led heritage development consists of ten distinctive, intimate hotel suites complemented by attentive butler service; five restaurants and a boutique. Small meetings up to 30 people can be accommodated in two conference rooms.

Taj Falaknuma Palace, with its rare blend of Italian and Tudor architecture, is a splendid historical palace on a hill overlooking the 400-year-old Indian city of Hyderabad, known for its monuments, shopping boulevards and rich culture. With just 60 exceptionally proportioned guest rooms and suites set within expansive gardens, the newly opened hotel offers exceptional serenity in grand surroundings. Adaa is the venue for fine Indian cuisine, while Celeste features Italian and Mediterranean fare; afternoon tea is served in the Jade Room. In addition to the Jiva Gtande Spa, there is an outdoor pool and a health club and fitness center. There are also two conference and banquet rooms.

Chikusenso Mt. Zao Onsen Resort & Spa is cradled at the foot of Mt. Zao in one of the most beautiful regions of Japan. In the true spirit of “Omotenashi” (Japanese hospitality), the hotel offers guests incomparable service and attention to detail. Its 21 rooms and 11 suites each has its own private indoor or outdoor Onsen, living room, 40-inch Sony TV and Nespresso coffee machine. Kamajin restaurant serves an authentic Kaiseki-style menu, with ingredients carefully selected by the master chef from local sources. Also on offer are teppan-yaki of extra fine Sendai Beef and other seasonal food. The resort features a multi award-winning Spa Botanica and Seven Eden Wellness Gym. There are also two conference rooms, and a library with an extensive collection of books on Japanese history, culture, architecture, and lifestyle.

A ten-minute drive from the beaches or the night life of La Barra and Jose Ignacio in Uruguay, Hotel Fasano Punta del Este comprises 32 bungalow style villa suites situated harmoniously between the green plains and the River Maldonado. Long a favored destination for South America’s most sophisticated Punta del Este has been compared to New York’s fabled Hamptons. The gastronomic restaurant, that appears to have been carved into rocks with rugged stone walls and hardwood floors, boasts an upper outdoor deck with spectacular views of the 1000-acre estate all the way to the beachfront in the distance. Abundant recreation facilities include two tennis courts, the Fasano Spa by Renata de Abreu, a fitness center, and an indoor swimming pool. A nine-hole golf course designed by Arnold Palmer is due to open in 2012.

About The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd.

The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. is the prestigious luxury hospitality organization representing over 430 of the world’s finest hotels, resorts and spas. Its mission is to curate and champion an exclusive collection of independent properties, including grand palaces and intimate city hideaways, luxury tent enclaves and expansive self-contained resorts. Established in 1928 by several influential and forward-thinking European hoteliers, it started with 38 initial members. Honoring this tradition, the company recognizes the strength and appeal of each hotel lies in its distinctiveness, innovation and relationship to its destination. Its loyal customers demand levels of quality they have come to expect of the brand, while seeking authentic and enriching travel experiences. To be considered for inclusion, a hotel must adhere to strict quality standards and master the art of extraordinary hospitality. Leading Hotels are bound together in excellence, yet unique in character.

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Norvax Introduces First E-mail Autoresponder That Can Automatically Include Health Insurance Quotes

Norvax Introduces First E-mail Autoresponder That Can Automatically Include Health Insurance Quotes

LeadMiner lets insurance agents contact customers faster and maintain automatic, ongoing communications for more sales.

(PRWEB) July 30, 2005

Norvax Inc., a leading developer of Web-based sales and customer communication tools for the insurance industry, today introduced LeadMiner, (http://www. norvax. com/promotions/leadminer-launch. html (http://www. norvax. com/promotions/leadminer-launch. html) the first e-mail autoresponder that can automatically include complete health insurance quotes to prospective customers. LeadMiner also lets agents automatically send a continuous flow of e-mails to prospects over a specified timeframe.

“With more and more consumers shopping for insurance on the Internet, agents need to be able to respond to online inquires quickly and efficiently, and LeadMiner lets them do exactly that,” said Clint Jones, CEO, Norvax. “LeadMiner is the premier choice for insurance agents looking for an effective and easy-to-use way to keep in touch with prospects to sell more policies. From automated thank-you notes to timed, sales-driven letters, LeadMiner helps agents increase sales by initiating contact with customers faster and maintaining ongoing communications automatically.”

Not your typical autoresponder:

All autoresponders can e-mail instant replies after customers complete an online form, but only LeadMiner lets agents send follow-up emails over time with embedded links to health insurance quotes customized for the recipient.

All three LeadMiner versions – Basic, Pro and Marketer – enable agents to automatically e-mail messages customized with their own information on a regular basis at intervals specified by the agent, which is particularly beneficial for communicating with prospects who haven’t purchased yet.

LeadMiner Pro goes one step further and lets agents automatically send HTML and text e-mails with instant, integrated health insurance quotes. It even automatically adds updated health insurance quotes to scheduled e-mails sent after the initial contact.

LeadMiner Marketer has all the features of LeadMiner Pro, plus 25 sales-driven marketing letters and a custom-designed, programmed template with the agentÂ’s information.

“Research shows that consumers need to see an ad at least seven times before they’ll make a buying decision,” said Jeremiah Desmarais, director, marketing and creative, Norvax. “With LeadMiner’s ability to generate automatic, ongoing e-mail messages, insurance agents can greatly increase their chances of making the sale.”

LeadMiner can be used to send messages to leads that are generated by an agentÂ’s Web site, purchased from ProspectZone, or imported from an external lead vendor. Simple to set up and use, LeadMiner lets agents easily keep track of all their message campaigns and quickly review all e-mail statistics, including the number of e-mails sent, e-mails sent to new leads, click throughs, number of proposals generated, and unsubscribe requests.

Available now, LeadMiner Basic, LeadMiner Pro and LeadMiner Marketer come in a variety of packages that include one to 25 auto responses per prospect per month. Pricing includes a one-time activation fee, which starts at $25, and a monthly fee, which starts at $15. Norvax also offers additional product training and support at a separate hourly fee.

About Norvax:

Norvax Inc. is a leading developer of Web-based sales and customer communication tools for the insurance industry that help insurance brokers, agents and carriers connect with customers and transact business more efficiently. From tools for building Web sites to health insurance quoting engines and e-mail autoresponders that can automatically include updated health insurance quotes, NorvaxÂ’s product suite lets insurance agents increase sales, cut administrative time and reduce expenses by initiating customer contact faster and automatically maintaining around-the-clock communications with prospects. Founded in 2000, Norvax is privately held and based in Chicago.

Contact:

Jeremiah Desmarais

866 466 7829

Pr@norvax. com

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Kreitler Environmental Fund Announced at Virginia Seminary

Kreitler Environmental Fund Announced at Virginia Seminary

Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS), announced the creation of The Kreitler Environmental Fund, aimed to empower clergy and the church with a strong environmental ethic in order to help conserve and preserve the environment.

Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) September 13, 2006

The Very Reverend Martha J. Horne, dean and president of Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS), announced the creation of The Kreitler Environmental Fund, aimed to empower clergy and the church with a strong environmental ethic in order to help conserve and preserve the environment.

“The Kreitler Environmental Fund is a wonderful tribute to the Kreitlers, as well as a splendid new resource for this community,” said Dean Horne, “It is vitally important for those who would be leaders in the Church to understand the responsibility we have to safeguard ‘this fragile earth, our island home’… this generous gift will enable us to equip men and women for the critical work of environmental stewardship in the congregations and neighborhoods in which they live and carry out their ministries.”

The Kreitler Environmental Fund is being established by Peter Gwillim Kreitler (VTS ’69), his wife Catharine B. Kreitler, brother Jay Kreitler, and friends, in memory of John (Jack) Henry Kreitler and Muriel (Billie) Gwillim Kreitler, the parents of Peter Gwillim and John (Jay) Taylor Kreitler.

“Our family has initiated this Environmental Fund because Virginia Seminary has had a long and distinguished heritage of sending men and women into the world in service to God throughout all of God’s creation,” said the Rev. Peter Gwillim Kreitler, minister for the Environment in the Diocese of Los Angeles and creator of the Southern California television Series, Earth Talk Today, “…this legacy has inspired the Kreitler family and friends to help foster and embolden new leadership informed by a strong environmental ethic that will help form a sustainable model for the future.”

“Our parents, Billie and Jack Kreitler, always had a great love of the Episcopal Church and God’s natural sanctuaries from Cape Cod to the Florida Keys… they became increasingly concerned that future generations would not inherit as healthy an environment and they encouraged me, my brother Jay and all our family in our desire to preserve the places we love.”

Once fully funded, the Fund will support initiatives such as lectures, fellowships, and scholarships. The Kreitler Environmental Lectures, which will be held at the Seminary every other year, will explore the ways one’s appreciation and stewardship of the environment is enhanced by informed theological beliefs; the Kreitler Environmental Fellowships, awarded to a member of the Episcopal Church on an every other year basis, who would be in residence at the Seminary for one month, will provide recipients opportunities to deepen the Seminary community’s understanding and appreciation of why, from a Christian perspective, the environment matters; and the Kreitler Environmental Scholarships, will provide financial assistance for a student or member of the faculty of the Seminary to participate in a significant international or national consultation, conference, or event related to the environment.

Contributions to support this important ministry may be sent to The Kreitler Environmental Fund at Virginia Theological Seminary, c/o The Very Rev. Martha J. Horne, 3737 Seminary Road, Alexandria, Virginia, 22304. For more information, contact Edwin K. Hall, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at 703-461-1711.

Virginia Theological Seminary is the largest of the 11 accredited seminaries of the Episcopal Church and was founded in 1823. The school prepares men and women, representing more than 40 different dioceses and 9 different countries, for service in the Church, both as ordained and lay ministers, and offers a number of professional degree programs and diplomas.

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Examine The Market Position And Future Outlook For Johnson & Johnson

Examine The Market Position And Future Outlook For Johnson & Johnson

Research and Markets has announced the addition of PharmaVitae 2004: Johnson & Johnson Global & US Analysis to their offering.

(PRWEB) October 25, 2004

Research and Markets (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c7978 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c7978)) has announced the addition of PharmaVitae 2004: Johnson & Johnson Global & US Analysis to their offering.

Introduction

This analysis examines the market position and future outlook for J&J. The profile encompasses global and US specific company strategy, portfolio and pipeline analysis and assessment of financial performance, with US, rest of world and global forecasts for key drugs to 2010. An interactive forecasting and analysis tool provides continually updated quantitative and qualitative information

Reasons to Purchase

Understand how J&Js mature product portfolio and risk of generic competition will threaten sales growth over the forecast period

Benchmark Johnson & Johnsons performance against key rivals in the ethical pharmaceuticals sector

Learn why J&J must continue to focus on M&A and licensing to generate sales growth over the forecast period

Report Contents:

CHAPTER 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4

Key findings 4

Current positioning: competitive outlook 2003 5

Future performance: growth drivers and resistors 2004–10 6

Evolution in therapeutic focus: 2003 – 10 7

Key issues facing Johnson & Johnson: 2004 – 10 8

Strategic outlook 9

CHAPTER 2 GLOBAL COMPANY STRATEGY 18

Introduction to Johnson & Johnson 19

Assessment of strategic position 20

Strengths 20

Weaknesses 22

Opportunities 24

Threats 26

Therapeutic foci 28

R&D productivity 31

Development opportunities 32

Organic growth 33

Partnerships/licensing 34

Mergers and acquisitions 35

Geographical expansion 38

Implications of financial position 40

CHAPTER 3 GLOBAL PORTFOLIO AND PIPELINE ANALYSIS 41

Therapy area focus in 2003 42

Business development by therapy area 45

Forecast revenue stream, 2004–10 48

Therapy area forecasts to 2010 48

CNS franchise 52

Marketed products 52

R&D compounds 78

CNS portfolio sales forecasts and forecast revenue growth 80

Oncology franchise 81

Marketed products 81

R&D compounds 88

Oncology portfolio sales forecasts and forecast revenue growth 89

Infectious disease franchise 90

Marketed products 90

R&D compounds 99

Infectious disease portfolio sales forecasts and forecast revenue growth 99

Arthritis, immune and inflammatory disorders (AIID) franchise 100

Marketed products 100

R&D compounds 107

AIID portfolio sales forecasts and forecast revenue growth 109

Gastrointestinal franchise 110

Marketed products 110

R&D compounds 115

Gastrointestinal portfolio sales forecasts and forecast revenue growth 115

WomenÂ’s health franchise 116

Marketed products 116

R&D compounds 122

WomenÂ’s health portfolio sales forecasts and forecast revenue growth 122

Other products 123

Marketed products 124

R&D compounds 129

Other products sales forecasts and forecast revenue growth 130

CHAPTER 4 US STRATEGY, PORTFOLIO AND PIPELINE 131

US Company Strategy 132

US marketing strategy 132

US product sourcing strategy 133

US Portfolio and pipeline analysis 133

US therapy area focus in 2003 133

Forecast US revenue stream, 2004–10 136

CNS portfolio US sales forecasts and forecast revenue growth 139

Oncology portfolio US sales forecasts and forecast revenue growth 141

Arthritis, immune and inflammatory disorders (AIID) portfolio US sales forecasts and forecast revenue growth 142

Infectious disease portfolio US sales forecasts and forecast revenue growth 144

WomenÂ’s health portfolio US sales forecasts and forecast revenue growth 145

Gastrointestinal portfolio US sales forecasts and forecast revenue growth 146

Other products portfolio US sales forecasts and forecast revenue growth 147

CHAPTER 5 CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT 149

Financial position, 2002 - 2003 150

Profitability, 1999-2003 150

Revenue growth 150

Cost structure 152

Profitability 153

Liquidity, 1999–2003 154

2003 performance benchmarking 156

Business model clustering according to 2003 cost ratios 156

2003 growth and investment momentum 157

Key events shaping corporate activity, 1999–2003 159

Merger and acquisition activity 159

Corporate alliances and deals 162

Regulatory affairs 165

Other business development and news 166

CHAPTER 6 APPENDIX: SUPPORTING DATA 168

Methodology for therapy area forecasting 168

For more information visit http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c7978 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c7978)

Laura Wood

Senior Manager

Research and Markets

Press@researchandmarkets. com

Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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Terri C. Walker Consulting, Inc - Handbook for Gaming Industry

Terri C. Walker Consulting, Inc - Handbook for Gaming Industry

(PRWEB) August 31, 2002

The 2002 Casino & Gaming Market Research Handbook

The 2002 Casino & Gaming Market Research Handbook is recognized as “the most comprehensive resource for gaming business market data available from any source.” The handbook contains original market research ideas specifically aimed at providing you with the early-identification of trends that will guide market growth within a five-year timeframe. (This report was formerly published by Richard K. Miller & Associates, Inc., written by Terri C. W alker.)

The handbook is designed to be a “strategic business planning resource” for executives in all segments of the casino and gaming business. There are numerous ways this handbook will benefit your company from market development strategies to competitor analysis from consumer trends to providing independent market data to support your business plan. This is an easy and inexpensive way to fill any gaps in your company’s market research. And, we believe you will find it to be enjoyable reading!

The handbook provides current market statistics; trends; analysis of impacts; ideas and case studies to guide strategic planning and development of new market opportunities; profiles of leading gaming corporations; forecasts and views on how the market will evolve within a five-year timeframe. The report is designed to provide an expanded understanding of gaming markets. An analysis is provided, including current and expected market opportunities, for the major industry sectors. Statewide market data is presented, along with discussions relating to activities and opportunities in each of the 50 states. The report provides a profile analysis of over 90 key players, and a future market outlook.

The report will present data to support the strategic business plan of your organization, ideas to expand current business activities, and background to plan for the future as the U. S. gaming market continues to evolve.

Terri C. Walker, president and CEO of Terri C. Walker Consulting, Inc., founded the company in 2002 after 21 years of serving as vice president, partner and senior market analyst for Richard K. Miller & Associates. She joined Richard K. Miller & Associates, Inc. in 1981 and directed most of the firmsÂ’ research projects, specializing in casino/gaming markets. Over the years, Ms. Walker directed market research in a variety of industries, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, expert systems, electronic imaging/image processing, healthcare and the environment. In 1990, she was invited by Stanford Research Institute to join other industry experts in being one the first lay-people to experience virtual reality. She used the technology to build and enter a virtual world. Her trips to Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile, Mexico and Puerto Rico provided the background for a series of reports on Latin American markets.

For author interview, review copy, or orders, please contact:

Terri C. Walker Consulting, Inc

P. O. Box 13806

Atlanta, GA 30324-0806

PHONE: (404)365-8220

FAX: (404)846-9043

E-Mail: TCWlkr@aol. com

Http://www. TerriCWalkerConsulting. Com (http://www. TerriCWalkerConsulting. Com)

TruKid Launches Skincare Line to Well Known Celebrity Parents for Annual Babes in Toyland Holiday Gift Boxes

TruKid Launches Skincare Line to Well Known Celebrity Parents for Annual Babes in Toyland Holiday Gift Boxes

TruKid™ offers the gift of good skincare habits to celebrity kids.

Oakland, CA (PRWEB) November 28, 2007

Celebrity parents such as Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt, Marcia Cross, Tori Spelling, Tiger Woods and 20 other well known celebs will receive recently launched TruKid's™ all-natural skincare line for kids as part of a bigger holiday gift box from Los Angeles based Distinctive Assets the first week in December. Distinctive Assets is credited for launching the craze of over-the-top celebrity swag at major award shows such as the GRAMMY®s, American Music Awards, Kids' Choice, MTV Movie Awards and other high profile events.

As a mother of six and product manufacturer, TruKid Founder Jennifer Adams Bunkers is excited to introduce her line to some of her favorite stars. "Being a parent is a huge commitment and with busy careers it becomes a bigger challenge. I am hoping by introducing my line to many well-known celebs I'm helping parents teach their children how to create healthy habits as they grow." "By teaching children how to take care of their skin at a young age you're reinforcing a routine that's sure to last," she adds. All TruKid's products are free of harmful chemicals like Parabens, synthetic fragrances and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).

Celebs will receive TruKid's full line which is great for all ages---from babies to big kids. Included in the set is the Happy Face and Body Lotion, Friendly Face Wash, Bubbly Body Bar, Funny Foot Cream and Hero Stick (an all-natural healing salve for skinned knees or scraped elbows). Sunny Days SPF 30+ as well as an SPF 30+ lip balm and SPF 30+ water resistant face stick (which fits nicely into a pocket). We've also included our Silly Songs for Healthy Habits CD which makes learning good skincare habits fun while reinforcing a healthy message.

Look for the "TruKid Smart Label™" seal of approval. The label ensures parents that the ingredients are natural, non-toxic and free of potentially harmful ingredients like Parabens and SLS. The Company made a pledge with the Compact for Safe Cosmetics, whose goal is to protect consumers and workers by requiring the health & beauty industries to phase out chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects and other health issues, and replace them with safer alternatives.

TruKid products are available online at www. TruKid. com

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It’s time to Get Active, Howard County

It’s time to Get Active, Howard County

Get Active Howard County kicks off March 27 with event at Supreme Sports Club

Columbia, MD (PRWEB) February 24, 2010

Columbia Association (CA) will help launch the sixth annual Get Active Howard County (http://www. GetActiveHowardCounty. org) program with a free kick-off celebration at Supreme Sports Club, Saturday, March 27, from noon to 4 p. m. with free roller skating admission (skate rental is extra); a free Zumba class; information on health issues; demonstrations of exercise activities and equipment; light snacks; and activities for children.

The Get Active Howard County program is a 10-week health initiative designed to encourage Howard County residents to become more active by incorporating 30 minutes of physical activity into their day, at least five days a week. This program is free and open to anyone living or working in Howard County. Registration begins March 1. Interested participants can register at www. GetActiveHowardCounty. org or pick up a paper log at any of the Howard County libraries or 10 village centers. The program runs from March 29 through June 6.

Get Active Howard County is a partnership of CA, Howard County Health Department, Howard County General Hospital, Howard County Recreation & Parks, Howard County Department of Citizen Services, Howard County Nutrition and Physical Activity Coalition, Howard County Library, American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society, We Promote Health and the Villages of Columbia. For more information on Get Active Howard County, please contact Carol Wasser at 410-715-5523 or Carol. Wasser(at)ColumbiaAssociation(dot)com. Supreme Sports Club is located at 7080 Deepage Drive in Columbia.

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MUSIC: What it is, How It Works, See it

MUSIC: What it is, How It Works, See it.

Read the latest publication of EnticyPress and The Enticy Institute: MUSIC, MEMORY, TALENT now available at http://www. enticypress. com

(PRWEB) August 20, 2003

Charleston SC -- August, 2003 -- Through the examination of numerous recent scientific announcements regarding music this white paper not only explains how music works, where it comes from and how a person could be talented in using it, it also provides a FREE download Excel spreadsheet 'program' so you can see the human brain's frequency range and the resulting 12 tone step frequencies on the keyboard of a piano.

If you study music theory, play music, or just like listening to it, this paper will tell you why, as well as how, it happens in your brain.

Read it now, free at http://www. enticypress. com (http://www. enticypress. com)

About The Enticy Institute:

The Enticy Institute focuses on the study of brain function and the utilization of the knowledge of brain dynamics to aid and assist mental health. If young children are trained to use their brain their brain will not be misused.

Through the EnticyPress. Com facilities, the book "The Brain Is A Wonderful Thing" and research presentations of supporting documentation, The Enticy Institute will lead a world-wide effort for understanding the brain and utilizing such understanding to reduce incidents of suicide, train therapists, educate educators and speak to the needs of mental health issues and solutions.

Understanding how the brain really works will lead to useful applications of intelligence in machines and NOT to the small-minded goal of replacing human workers.

Http://www. enticy. org (http://www. enticy. org)

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Lumenis® Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) Technology will be Featured on the Discovery Channel

Lumenis® Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) Technology will be Featured on the Discovery Channel

Lumenis® Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) Technology to be featured on the Discovery Channel, highlighting its significant clinical benefits to glaucoma patients worldwide.

Santa Clara, CA (Vocus) September 15, 2010

Lumenis® Ltd. one of the world's largest medical laser companies and a global developer, manufacturer and seller of laser, light-based and radiofrequency devices for ophthalmic, aesthetic, and surgical applications, announced today that its patented SLT technology for managing open-angle glaucoma will be featured on the Discovery Channel program, Health Heroes, during September 24-27, 2010.

“We are very excited that Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT), a breakthrough technology for managing open-angle glaucoma that our company developed and brought to market, is being recognized by the Discovery Channel”, said Dov Ofer, President and CEO of Lumenis. “This validates yet again how this remarkable technology has positively impacted and improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of glaucoma patients worldwide.”

SLT technology was pioneered and introduced to the medical market by Lumenis in 2001, based on the scientific and clinical work of Mark Latina MD and colleagues. It is a safe and non-invasive in-office procedure that effectively reduces eye pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma - the most common form of glaucoma. The SLT mechanism of action does not rely on costly medications. Instead, it utilizes an advanced non-thermal energy beam that selectively targets specific melanin-containing cells within the eye. This produces a natural biological response that leads to pressure drop very shortly after the treatment is performed. View eseminar recording: http://www. ophthalmic. lumenis. com/educational_eSeminars

“Glaucoma patients worldwide struggle with a debilitating condition that, if not carefully and properly managed, can result in significant vision loss and even blindness,” said Kfir Azoulay who heads Lumenis Vision’s Global Marketing Organization. “SLT offers these patients the benefit of a clinically proven treatment that can halt the progression of the disease and maintain their vision.” Mr. Azoulay also added: “We take immense pride in the fact that our technology has helped preserve the eyesight of hundreds of thousands of glaucoma patients worldwide, and has also reduced their dependency on daily intake of costly medications which also produce detrimental side effects.”

Health Heroes is an exciting program that identifies and explores today's latest medical advances in all areas of health and wellness. Developed through the real life experiences of industry experts, physicians and their patients, this series combines scientific and clinical data with touching story telling, to deliver the best and most accurate information to viewers.

The program boasts interviews with renowned glaucoma specialists and technology experts, among which Jason Bacharach MD, Jorge Alvarado MD, Alan Robin MD, Tom Brunner (President of the Glaucoma Research Foundation), and others.

About Lumenis
Lumenis, one of the world's largest medical laser companies, is a global developer, manufacturer and distributor of laser and light-based devices for surgical, ophthalmic and aesthetic applications, with more than 800 employees worldwide. Lumenis has nearly 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, delivering premium value and service to its customers. The name Lumenis is derived from the Latin words 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 visit: http://www. lumenis. com

For further information contact:
Michelle Maydan
Director of Corporate Communications
1-866-569-0597
+972-4-959-9004
Lumenis®, and its logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Lumenis Group of Companies.

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DRW Weight Loss Debuts Website to Promote Healthy Living and Nutritional Aids

DRW Weight Loss Debuts Website to Promote Healthy Living and Nutritional Aids

Founder of DRWWeightLoss. com, Damen Wheeland is pleased to announce the launch of his brand-new website. Published in April 2010, the web store was created to promote healthy living to online shoppers nationwide through a vast assortment of fitness programs, nutritional supplements, vitamins and more. Visit the website’s new blog to read-up on product reviews, exercise tips and lifting routines.

Liberty, PA (Vocus) May 29, 2010

Web entrepreneur Damen Wheeland is pleased to announce the publication of his brand-new website, http://www. DRWWeightLoss. com. Launched in April 2010, the inspiration for the web store was derived from his own desire to bring proper nutrition into his diet as well as his lifelong passion for weight lifting.

In an effort to introduce healthy living to a nationwide audience, Wheeland has provided a wide selection of products that make such a transition smooth and hassle-free. Shoppers and nutrition seekers alike may choose from a variety of tasty snacks, meals and shakes designed to trim the waistline. Protein supplements, acai berry capsules and weight-lifting supplements may also be purchased.

“I’ve been and avid weight lifter for years, therefore, I’m quite knowledgeable about the individual products I carry because, in most cases, it’s something I’ve tried and enjoyed myself,” Wheeland said.

Don’t overlook more traditional avenues of nutrition and weight loss; Wheeland also provides an extensive variety of vitamins formulated to enhance various functions of the body like immunity, energy and fiber intake – just to name a few. Fitness programs and DVDs additionally provide the knowhow of muscle toning and strength building in the form of instructional routines.

“P90X is one of the many fitness programs we carry; it has proven to be quite a popular commodity nationwide. What’s special about this program is that the routine changes regularly to prevent your muscles from becoming accustomed to a set workout, therefore, promoting the development of muscle,” Wheeland said.

Keep and eye out for new merchandise as Wheeland will continue to update his inventory with new products. Just on the horizon, he plans to introduce a collection of at-home fitness equipment.

To learn more about the products and programs available at DRWWeightLoss. com, shoppers are encouraged to visit the website’s newly formulated blog. This interactive tool, http://www. DRWWeightLossBlog. com, will also be used to provide supplement and vitamin reviews, exercise tips and lifting routines.

About the Company:
DRWWeightLoss. com is owned and operated by web entrepreneur and weight lifter, Damen Wheeland.

Damen Wheeland
Http://www. DRWWeightLoss. com
(570) 419-2185

IePlexus, Inc.
Http://www. iePlexus. com

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'Soul Currency' Author Ernest Chu, Israel Composer and Peace Activist Eliana Gilad to Explore Common Ground in Ancient Hebrew, Chinese Spiritual Teachings in June 26 Teleconference

'Soul Currency' Author Ernest Chu, Israel Composer and Peace Activist Eliana Gilad to Explore Common Ground in Ancient Hebrew, Chinese Spiritual Teachings in June 26 Teleconference

A Chinese-American Religious Science minister from Fort Lauderdale and an American-Israeli musician in Galilee will teach peace in a free one-hour teleconference and webcast beginning at 1 p. m. Eastern (8 p. m. in Israel) on Tuesday, June 26.

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) June 19, 2007

When someone cuts you off in traffic, endangering you and the drivers behind you, can you stay calm?

When your boss gives the promotion you worked for and deserved to someone else, can you be in peace about it?

Tougher: If you live in a city such as Baghdad, where it is not safe to stay home and not safe to go out, is it even possible to maintain peace of mind and heart? How and where does one find peace in a war zone?

The answers are:
1) Yes, it's possible to stay in peace, no matter what.
2) The secret -- the way to peace in any circumstance -- is within the mind and heart of every human being.

Two 21st-Century spiritual teachers will explore the way to inner peace during a June 26 teleconference (simulcast on the web) conducted by the Rev. Ernest D. Chu, a Chinese-American Religious Science minister and descendant of Zhu Xi, the 12th-Century founder of Neo-Confucianisman. Chu and Eliana Gilad, an American-Israeli healing music composer and peace leader, will explore common ground in the peace teachings and practices of their ancestors, extracting wisdom and guidance for all who seek a way to stay peaceful in the face of any circumstance.

The free teleconference, accessible by phone & webcast, will begin at 1 p. m. Eastern time (8 p. m. in Israel).

Gilad will speak not only from tradition, but from her own life experience. She lives peacefully in Galilee with Jews, Christians and Muslims, practicing daily what she teaches. "If I find it here, in this place that is conventionally communicated through mass media as a dark and dangerous place, then you, too, can discover inner harmony in your life," she says.

At the Voices of Eden Healing Music Center (www. VoicesofEden. com), which she founded in the hills of Galilee, Gilad teaches a Sacred Healing Music Course and organizes living peace tours of the Holy Land (www. sacredpeacetours. com). She is an internationally recognized expert in the conscious use of voice and rhythm as a natural healer, as they were used in ancient times; she describes herself as "a descendant of the ancient Hebrew matriarchal lineage who used voice and rhythm as a means of finding inner balance and outer peace."

Gilad has performed at the United Nations, and she has presented her unique wordless vocal music throughout the US, Canada, Israel, and Europe. During last year's Hezbollah-Israel war Gilad wrote, "Quiet in the Eye of the Storm: Living Peace in a War Zone," a downloadable book (www. peace-in-war. com), providing practical ways of remaining at ease, even when all goes awry.

During the teleconference, Gilad will lead a music meditation and invite participants to experience a way to "use your body as an instrument to easily connect with your inner balance through a simple exercise inspired by the ancient sages of the East."

"We are at an apex in time," says Chu. "Our world sits precariously on a precipice overlooking human, moral and emotional and societal destruction and decay. Values are breaking down. While we cannot change what happens 'out there,' we have absolute control over how we respond inside ourselves.

"In this teleseminar, we will explore the ancient past in order to unearth simple but powerful truths from the eastern world that can provide us with missing ingredients to achieving inner harmony," he continues. "By choosing to connect to our inner peace, even in the midst of disaster, we can remain calm and centered." For the teleconference, Chu will draw from the wealth of ancient Chinese teachings about achieving inner peace, harmony, health and prosperity.

Chu's Chinese roots and his leadership position in the New Thought movement make him a living example of balanced energy (yin-yang). A former investment banker, he now serves as assistant pastor at the Center for Spiritual Living in Fort Lauderdale and founding director of The Soul Currency Institute (www. SoulCurrency. org), based in Deerfield Beach, FL. New World Library will publish Chu's forthcoming book, "Soul Currency: The Secret of Being Well Paid for Doing What Really Fulfills You," as its lead title in the Fall of 2008.

To sign up for the free teleconference and webcast, please visit this page on The Soul Currency Institute's website: http://www. soulcurrency. org/tp40/page. asp? ID=51828 (http://www. soulcurrency. org/tp40/page. asp? ID=51828).

The institute will email the call-in number and password to all registrants. Although access to the one-hour call is free for all who join via the webcast, long-distance charges are the responsibility of each person who participates via phone call. Many callers avoid long-distance charges by using Skype phones or cell phones will available minutes, according to the institute.

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Little Girl's Death Allegedly Linked to Medical Errors: Former Fighter Pilots Offer a Solution

Little Girl's Death Allegedly Linked to Medical Errors: Former Fighter Pilots Offer a Solution

Memphis, TN (PRWEB) April 17, 2006

While recuperating from burns at a prominent children's center, 18-month-old Josie needlessly died due to medical errors. The Baltimore Sun reported Josie's cause of death a result of severe dehydration, ultimately leading to cardiac arrest. The children's center, which is consistently ranked in the top three children's hospitals in the nation by U. S. News & World Report, allegedly overlooked the warning signs and series of events leading up to her death. Fortunately, there is a company that offers a pioneering approach to patient safety, which may prevent tragedies such as these.

LifeWings Partners LLC offers a groundbreaking safety and communication system originating from a proven aviation-based model known as Crew Resource Management (CRM). CRM was first introduced to flight crews in the early 1980's to help reduce errors and improve communication among teams in the air.

Now, LifeWings offers health care organizations the same safety system that has made commercial aviation so safe and reliable. LifeWings is implementing CRM in health care facilities throughout the United States to minimize error and prevent sentinel events. The LifeWings approach is a combination of teamwork training and implementation of standardized Hardwired Safety Tools SM (procedures, protocols, checklists) that are customized based on the needs of the facility.

One component of the LifeWings program is classroom training, which focuses on recognizing the warning signs of adverse situations. The section also teaches health care teams how to identify, communicate, and take action when a "red flag" situation occurs. As a team, the participants review case studies and determine the warning signs of an impending adverse event.

According to the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, poor communication remains at the top of the list as the root cause of sentinel events. Most physicians and staff have not been adequately trained in the skills needed to effectively communicate. LifeWings works on building these communication and teamwork skills to reduce the chance of error.

However, some in the health care industry are reluctant to invest in this innovative approach because of perceived cost and an organization's bottom line. Fortunately, LifeWings' clients do not have to tradeoff patient safety for profit. Richard Clark, Vice President of LifeWings says, "If only one patient-harming event could be avoided it would cover the cost of this kind of training many times over.”

Patricia Murafetis, the Assistant Director of Medicine at Coney Island Hospital (New York, NY), who recently participated in the LifeWings training said, "Do it! You'll be surprised how avoiding errors in health care is so similar to avoiding mishaps in aviation."

To learn how to use aviation-based strategies in a health care setting there is a new book out titled, "Crew Resource Management Training: The Flight Plan for Lasting Change in Patient Safety." The book, co-authored by LifeWings President, Steve Harden, Dr. Rhea Seddon and Dr. Drew Gaffney (both active physicians and former NASA astronauts), is available at www. hcmarketplace. com.

About LifeWings Partners LLC

LifeWings Partners LLC was founded by a former U. S. Navy Top Gun instructor and commercial airline pilot. The firm specializes in applying aviation-based teamwork training and safety tools to help health care facilities save patient lives and reduce costs. The firm has helped over 50 facilities nationwide provide better care to their patients. Measurable results are found in all LifeWings initiatives, including one hospital that experienced a 43% improvement in their Observed to Expected mortality figures. The firm also conducts Leadership Development workshops for health care executives and leaders.

Contact:

Richard Clark, Vice President, LifeWings Partners LLC

800.290.9314

9198 Crestwyn Hills Drive

Memphis, TN 38125

Www. SaferPatients. com

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ThermoFab Unveils Free Thermoforming Design Guide

ThermoFab Unveils Free Thermoforming Design Guide

Design Guide's Mission is to Help Customers Design for Manufacturing and Faster Time-to-Market

Shirley, MA (PRWEB) October 29, 2009

ThermoFab, a manufacturer of custom plastic enclosures, unveiled its free thermoforming Design Guide today, available for download on its website. Topics covered include design basics for thermoforming, custom design considerations, tooling design, hardware considerations, finish considerations, EMI Shielding, and quality assurance.

The philosophy behind the Design Guide's creation is simple: to help customers design products for manufacturing so they can achieve a faster time-to-market (TTM). Tom King, president of ThermoFab, said, "We understand how much blood, sweat, and tears go into product design, development, and manufacturing. But it all starts with a great design. Of course, if that great design isn't feasible from a manufacturing standpoint, it delays the whole process. Our goal is to provide detailed information on how to design for manufacturing success the first time around."

ThermoFab has numerous customers nationwide with expertise in medical, computer, and industrial projects. The company continues to have strong partnerships with industrial and product design firms who look to ThermoFab for expertise in plastics manufacturing as one component of an overall production process.

Visit our web site to download ThermoFab's free Design Guide (http://www. thermofab. com/free-design-guide) or contact our design team (http://www. thermofab. com/contact).

About ThermoFab:
Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Shirley, Mass., ThermoFab designs, develops, and delivers custom plastic enclosure prototypes and products. Using a proprietary pressure forming process, injection-molded detail can be achieved with better turn-around and quality, providing ThermoFab customers with a competitive edge in today's high-speed marketplace. Existing customers include, but are not limited to, 454 Life Sciences, Digimarc, Harvard Medical School, IBC Candela, Studio Network Solutions, Titleist, Roche, Mako Surgical, Prospect Biosystems, GE Healthcare, NDI, OmniSonics, Medica, CardioMems, Ikonysis, and SiCortex. In-house services include a 45-day push-pull system, dock-to-stock programs, tooling design and fabrication, custom painting, and EMI / RFI shielding. For more information, visit www. thermofab. com

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Dittmar Associates' Market Study for the Space Exploration Program

Dittmar Associates' Market Study for the Space Exploration Program

On the eve of the Presidential election, Americans continue to support human space flight and endorse the Space Exploration plan to return to the Moon and to Mars, but they also question the relationship of NASA to its constituents.

(PRWEB) October 22, 2004

A comprehensive, in-depth study by Dittmar Associates aimed at understanding public perceptions of NASA and particularly the Space Exploration Program reveals that Americans continue to support human space flight, with 69% supporting Space Exploration and 26% opposed. In addition, when provided information about the percentage of the U. S. budget allocated to NASA each year (less than 1%), 42% of the respondents indicated that it should be increased, 29% said it should be decreased, and 29% believed it should remain at its current level.

In an announcement on October 20, Dittmar Associates described the study, in which the researchers invited participants to offer their own ideas, thoughts, and suggestions as if they could be heard by NASA. The results of the study are therefore similar to a marketing survey, but more importantly they serve as a dialogue – one-sided though it may be – between a sample of the American public and its space agency. Some of the results include:

42% of Americans believe that NASA is either “very relevant” or “relevant” to their day-to-day lives;

Americans are concerned about terrorism, healthcare, and education, but the degree to which they believe NASA is relevant to their daily lives is the most important determinant of their attitudes toward funding;

61% of Americans indicated that the success of the Mars Rovers has had a positive effect on attitudes toward NASA in general, but this does not necessarily carry over to human space flight;

79% of respondents believe that NASA is “marketed” poorly or very poorly

When given the opportunity, Americans have a variety of suggestions about how to better promote the space program and make it more relevant to them personally.

An abridged summary including some of these results is available for free download at the Dittmar Associates website, www. dittmar-associates. com The complete, final report presents information analyzed by demographic variables including age, ethnic background, region of the country, marital status, political party, and dependents, and delves more deeply into the perceptions, desires, concerns and suggestions expressed by study participants in response to questions about NASA and its missions, particularly the Space Exploration program.

The final report will be available for sale on the Dittmar Associates website on November 10, 2004.

About Dittmar Associates:

Dittmar Associates is a Certified Small Woman-Owned Business and consulting group located 30 miles south of Houston, Texas. Specializing in market and business development, training, and R&D, the company works closely with universities, large companies in aerospace and small technology companies to provide "the best of the best" to our customers.

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The Adventures of Larry Leptin Cartoon Exposes the Dangers of Genetically Modified Foods in 'Invasion of the Frankenfood'

The Adventures of Larry Leptin Cartoon Exposes the Dangers of Genetically Modified Foods in 'Invasion of the Frankenfood'

America's food supply is under attack from Genetically Manipulated Foods (GMOs) and the FDA continues to experiment on all of us! Americas new Super Hero has arrived! Wellness Resources Inc. presents Larry Leptin™, defending your right to be healthy.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) January 25, 2010

In the 2010 growing season Monsanto plans to unleash its latest Frankenfood experiment on the American and Canadian public, a new version of genetically mutated corn with eight abnormal gene traits. America's food supply is under major GMO assault and the FDA continues to use us as human lab rats.

Do you know what you're eating? Do you really know how these genetic alterations to food will affect you and your family? The genetic modification of our food supply is untested and side effects may not be known until it is too late.

"As health educators and protectors, we need to raise awareness of the toxic effect of genetically modified foods and the behind the scene way these foods are approved and integrated into our food supply." says founder of Wellness Resources and clinical nutritionist, Byron J. Richards, "that is why we created Superhero Larry Leptin™ and this animation."

Richards discusses major health concerns with GMO foods, the careless entry of GMOs into our food supply, and the permissive viewpoint of government regulators in his latest article "Health Scandal of the Decade - Monsanto's GMO Perversion of Food" (http://www. wellnessresources. com/freedom/articles/health_scandal_of_the_decade_monsantos_gmo_perversion_of_food/) He notes "President Obama and his family won't eat it. Neither did the Bush family. Even a Monsanto employee cafeteria rejects it…" Ask yourself: If Monsanto employees won't even eat the food they produce, why in the world should you eat this poison? Richards also strongly encourages us to stand up for our health and take action.

Superhero Larry Leptin™ shares these vital messages in "The Invasion of the Frankenfood." (http://www. LarryLeptin. com) This witty and powerful animation shows the dangers of GMO corn in a satirical and entertaining way and helps expose the behind the door collusion and cronyism that really has occurred to make GMOs a "normal" way of life.

The Larry Leptin™ creators, Mary and Byron Richards, are leading advocates for health freedom. Byron Richards is the author of "Fight for Your Health" - a shocking expose into the secret world of the FDA, Wall Street and big drug companies. His free bi-weekly e-newsletter features the latest breaking news concerning your health. Subscribe now! Get more information on how you and your loved ones can stay healthy. (http://www. wellnessresources. com/store/newsletter. php)

For Interviews with Byron Richards Contact:

Tiffany Richards
Wellness Resources, Inc
(800)717-9355
Http://www. wellnessresources. com (http://www. wellnessresources. com)

Wellness Resources is a family owned nutritional supplement company based in Minneapolis, MN. The founder, Byron Richards, CCN is the author of "Fight for Your Health: Exposing the FDA's Betrayal of America."

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Analysis of the worldwide LCD TV market for the years 2004-2008

Analysis of the worldwide LCD TV market for the years 2004-2008

Research and Markets (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c11088) has announced the addition of Worldwide LCD TV 2004-2008 Forecast and Analysis: Thin Is In to their offering

(PRWEB) December 13, 2004

This study examines the worldwide LCD TV market for the years 2004-2008. Healthy supply and aggressive brand competition in the LCD TV market will lead to mass-market prices, which in turn will lead to the selling of these products within mass-market channels such as Wal-Mart and Costco along with traditional computer and audiovisual establishments. Following the well-charted path laid forth by LCD monitors, LCD TV performance will become commoditized, unit growth for certain size segments will depend entirely on price, brand loyalty will fade, and healthy Internet sales will follow? markedly different from traditional face-to-face TV-buying habits.

"The emergence and maturation of the LCD TV market will impose slow but inevitable downward pricing pressure on all television technologies in the near term. LCD TVs, of course, need to come down in price, come up in size, and then exhibit both trends at the same time to be a legitimate threat against direct-view CRT and RPTV. As such, the demise of the CRT-based television is not slated to happen until well after the end of our forecast period." ? Eric Haruki, research manager, Displays and Projectors research.

For more information visit http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c11088 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c11088)

Laura Wood

Senior Manager

Research and Markets

Press@researchandmarkets. com

Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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Ten Golden Rules Wins Gold Medal at PR Olympics for Website Promotion and Press Release Services Presentation

Ten Golden Rules Wins Gold Medal at PR Olympics for Website Promotion and Press Release Services Presentation

Florida search engine optimization company wins first place for their presentation on how to use a press release to generate traffic to Hurricane Katrina charity website.

Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) March 28, 2007

Ten Golden Rules, one of the top search engine optimization companies in South Florida (http://www. tengoldenrules. com), won a gold medal at the PR Olympics for a presentation about website promotion and press release services (http://www. tengoldenrules. com/press_release_prolympics_march2007.html) they donated to www. RescueRehabHome. com. The Internet public relations and promotion helped raise over $20,000 in donations to rescue abandoned pets after Hurricane Katrina.

Jay Berkowitz, CEO of Ten Golden Rules, demonstrated how to use a press release to generate traffic to a website (http://www. tengoldenrules. com/press_release_prolympics_march2007.html) at the Association for Women In Communications' event, the Creative PR Olympics held on March 14, 2007, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Mr. Berkowitz showcased a website promotion and press release service he provided for Rescue Rehab Home, an organization dedicated to finding "forever homes" for pets.

"We were very pleased to be honored by the Association for Women in Communications," said Ten Golden Rules CEO Jay Berkowitz. "Additionally; we are thrilled that this recognition came for our work in helping save the lives of pets stranded by Hurricane Katrina."

Five winners were recognized for conducting the best and most unique PR campaigns in South Florida. Mr. Berkowitz' presentation on how to use press releases to generate traffic to a website won first place among the many presenters at the sixth annual Creative PR Olympics. Mr. Berkowitz showcased his successful efforts to raise money to help rescue and house abandoned pets through website promotion and press release services. The competition was emceed by Jeff Zbar of the Sun Sentinel and Roberto Santiago of the Miami Herald gave the keynote speech.

Other winners included Arlene Wites of The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, along with students who built the Guinness Book of World Records' largest popcorn structure: Mickey Mouse; Gary Schweikhart from PR-BS, Inc (http://www. pr-bs. net (http://www. pr-bs. net)), for a thriving campaign to drive business to Palm Beach's Colony Hotel by offering evenings of Couture and Culture; and Alesia Russell, Broward County Sheriff's Office, for the Gone in Four Seconds anti-identity theft campaign that was used by law enforcement agencies and citizens groups across the nation and by YouTube Internet videos.

The annual competition is open to all South Florida communications professionals. They give 10-minute presentations on their most creative and successful publicity efforts. Presentations can cover special events, marketing and advertising campaigns, community relations programs or news media publicity campaigns. The audience votes on the winners and awards are presented after lunch.

About the Association for Women in Communications
The Association for Women in Communications is a professional organization endorsing the advancement of women across all areas of communications by recognizing excellence, sponsoring leadership and positioning its members as the vanguard of the growing communications fields.

About Ten Golden Rules
Www. TenGoldenRules. com, one of the most renowned search engine optimization companies in Florida (http://www. tengoldenrules. com/press_release_prolympics_march2007.html), is based in Boca Raton. Ten Golden Rules helps customers get more traffic to their websites and convert that traffic to sales through various channels such as search engine marketing, Google pay per click management, social media press releases, website promotion and press release services.

About Jay Berkowitz
As the CEO of Ten Golden Rules, Mr. Berkowitz is a seasoned online communications professional who has managed marketing departments for Fortune 500 brands: McDonald's and Coca-Cola, and has managed offline and online direct marketing programs for AT&T, Sprint, and leading health and fitness website eDiets. com. Mr. Berkowitz's internet marketing presentations have included topics such as online direct marketing, affiliate marketing and how to use press releases to generate traffic to a website (http://www. tengoldenrules. com/press_release_prolympics_march2007.html).

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Maine Citizens Ask: Must I Really Strip and Shave for My Dentist?

Maine Citizens Ask: Must I Really Strip and Shave for My Dentist?

Shy about going to the dentist now? Just wait. If the Maine Board of Dental Examiners gets its way, women in the state who require certain "standard of care" dental procedures will have to bare their chests to their dentists. This is not a joke. The MBDE is the first and only dental board in the country to propose that all dental patients who wish to receive a form of standard pain and anxiety sedation be required to have an electrocardiogram (ECG) administered in their dentists' offices. In order to place ECG electrodes properly, women patients will have to bare their chests and men will need to let their dentists shave body hair.

Augusta, ME (PRWEB) September 10, 2008

Hard as it is to believe, the State of Maine dental board is poised to approve new regulations that will require some patients to "strip and shave" for even common dental procedures, such as root canals and fillings, according to a group calling itself "Stop the Pain in Maine".

The approval could come as early as Friday, September 12, when the Maine Board of Dental Examiners (MBDE) votes on a plan to require Maine dentists to administer an electrocardiogram (ECG) to all patients who opt for a popular, safe form of pain and anxiety sedation.

Maine will become the only state in the nation to ask dentists to place electrodes on their patients' bare chests, arms and legs in order to administer this widely accepted "standard-of-care" sedation, according to the group. Local dentists note that many physicians prescribe the exact same medication to patients, who administer it to themselves at home without any medical supervision whatsoever.

Dr. Michael Silverman, a nationally recognized expert on so-called "oral conscious sedation" says the Maine dental board's proposed ECG requirement is "patently absurd." More than 2 million adults in the U. S. have been treated safely, painlessly and effectively by their family dentists using the exact same sedation medication without the need for an ECG, Dr. Silverman notes.

Neither the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry nor Dr. Silverman's organization - DOCS Education - recommend the use of an ECG for the same protocols Maine's board says require an ECG.

Maine residents who are already squeamish about visiting their dentist now face the very real specter of having their dentists require them to remove their shirts or blouses. (To be effective, some dentists may ask women patients to remove their bras as well.) The ECG may also require dentists to shave body hair off their patients, in order to be effective.

Oral conscious sedation, also known as OCS, has helped high-anxiety dental patients receive fear-free dental treatments for more than a decade. Last fall, after a prolonged and in-depth review, the American Dental Association issued nationwide guidelines for OCS to ensure its safe use by family dentists. The ADA guidelines do not require or even recommend the use of an ECG.

Some local Maine family dentists believe the Maine dental board is seeking to require the use of an ECG in a thinly veiled bid to force patients in the state to seek out higher-priced dental specialists, including oral surgeons.

"This is all about greed, not public safety," says Daniel L. Steinke, D. D.S., M. A.G. D., one of the concerned Maine dentists. "Members of the Maine dental board are betting that rather than having dentists placing electrodes under their blouses/shirts, most patients will seek out the high-priced specialists or avoid the dentist altogether."

It is the likelihood that patients in Maine will avoid the dentist altogether that has Dr. Steinke and his fellow Maine dentists so concerned. He points out that the medical evidence is abundant showing a correlation between poor oral health and poor overall general health.

Dentists nationwide have contacted the Maine dental board and Governor John E. Baldacci, who appoints members to the board, to point out the harm the new rules will unleash. Governor Baldacci has made access to care and preventive medicine one of the foundations of his administration.

The Maine dentists are asking area residents to phone Governor Baldacci at 207-287-3531 to express their opposition to the Maine dental board's proposals. The board is scheduled to approve the measures this Friday, September 12, 2008.

More details on this can be found at www. StopThePainInMaine. com.

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IMapMyRide iPhone App Takes #1 Spot in App Store

IMapMyRide iPhone App Takes #1 Spot in App Store

IMapMyRide announces that it has claimed the #1 spot in the Health & Fitness category of the iTunes App Store. The app has also been noted as one of the top free apps overall. The app helps cyclists of all types use the iPhone's GPS technology to map their rides and integrates fully with the features of MapMyRide. com.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) November 5, 2008

MapMyFitness, LLC (http://www. mapmyfitness. com/) announced today that its iMapMyRide (http://www. imapmy. com/) iPhone application has spent the past week in the iTunes App Store's Top Free Apps list. Apps make the list based on their popularity, which is determined by the frequency with which users download the apps. iMapMyRide is now the #1 Healthcare & Fitness iPhone Application in the App Store today.

The iMapMyRide iPhone application gives road cyclists and mountain bikers advanced training and mapping tools to help them achieve their fitness goals. Features include:
Tracking in real-time with distance, time, pace, and speed display using real-time GPS (Global Positioning System) Support for miles or km output Synchronization with training logs and routes on MapMyRide. com Ability to view of training history (with maps) from iPhones or online Support for running, hiking, walking, and any other outside fitness activity Integration with Twitter All of an individual's training and mapping needs can be met with the combination of an iPhone and iMapMyRide. This amazing application is directly linked to the most powerful mapping, fitness training, and social networking site on the Internet today -- MapMyRide. com (http://www. mapmyride. com/). MapMyRide. com is part of the MapMyFitness suite of sites, which includes MapMyRun. com (http://www. mapmyrun. com/), MapMyWalk. com (http://www. mapmywalk. com/), MapMyTri. com (http://www. mapmytri. com/), and MapMyHike. com (http://www. mapmyhike. com/).

"Our users are finding the iPhone to be a fantastic platform to record, map, and share their on - and off-road bike rides," said Doug Ziewacz, vice president and former professional cyclist, "I take the app on all my rides and runs and have been very pleased with its accuracy and how easy it is to use. The best part is that I can send data to my MapMyRide. com training profile with the touch of a button."

With iMapMyRide, users can instantaneously get maps and view them in Google or Google Earth, post them to their blog, Web site, or Facebook Profile, email them to friends, or print them out for an event or group run!

IPhone OS 2.1 or higher is required for best performance.

With more than 1 million visitors a month to MapMyRide. com and 3.0 million rides, runs, walks, and hikes in its global database for users to search, try, and rate, there is no better way to enhance training than the combination of MapMyRide. com and iMapMyRide.

Interested individuals can now download iMapMyRide for free from the iTunes App Store (http://phobos. apple. com/WebObjects/MZStore. woa/wa/viewSoftware? id=292223170&mt=8&ei=eLP0SOybFp70gQTayKWBDg&usg=AFQjCNFZN6-NeXv3BIoY7GSSakRORSq44w&sig2=VKHDciMPQujytiylU4Si2w).

About MapMyFitness, LLC:
MapMyFitness, LLC provides active individuals with the fitness and community tools they need to succeed and excel in their athletic pursuits. The MapMyFitness, LLC suite of websites (MapMyRun. com, MapMyRide. com, MapMyWalk. com, MapMyHike. com, MapMyTri. com, and MapMyFitness. com) is the premier source for community-based fitness content, tools, calculators, and mapping technologies on the Internet today. MapMyFitness. com users are able to visualize their health and fitness training progress through the use of maps, workout logs, fitness calculators/tools, mobile applications, and user-led community groups.

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[212]MEDIA Closes Follow on Equity Financing

[212]MEDIA Closes Follow on Equity Financing

Seven Hills General Partner Dave Katragadda will join the Board of Directors of 212MEDIA. 212MEDIA (www.212media. com), a venture development firm that owns and operates a portfolio of digital media companies, announces completion of a follow-on equity financing to capitalize the rapid growth of its businesses. 212MEDIA (www.212media. com), a venture development firm that owns and operates a portfolio of digital media companies, announced today completion of a follow-on equity financing to capitalize the rapid growth of its businesses. Previous investors in its portfolio companies were invited to participate in the round lead by Seven Hills Capital.

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 17, 2008

212MEDIA (www.212media. com), a venture development firm that owns and operates a portfolio of digital media companies, announced today completion of a follow-on equity financing to capitalize the rapid growth of its businesses.

Previous investors in its Saavn (www. saavn. com), Sportsvite (www. sportsvite. com), Speakaboos (www. speakaboos. com) and SnakBlox (www. snakblox. com) ventures were invited to participate in the round lead by Seven Hills Capital. Seven Hills was a previous investor in 212MEDIA's Saavn joint venture, the largest digital distributor of South Asian music and movies worldwide. Seven Hills General Partner Dave Katragadda will join the Board of Directors of 212MEDIA.

Securing the investment is the latest success for 212MEDIA which has seen revenues from it businesses more than double since the end of 2007. Over the past 12 months, 212MEDIA has launched a cross-border joint venture with the leading digital content distributor in India, closed on two acquisitions and launched a new venture in online game syndication.

"212MEDIA is one of the most innovative models for venture development that I have seen and operates in the valuable niche between venture capital funds and the corporate investment arms of major media companies. It will be a pleasure to help guide the growth and success of 212MEDIA's companies as they create substantial value within the unique verticals within which they operate," said Mr. Katragadda.

"Dave brings an exceptional investment track record and discipline to the 212MEDIA Board. He understands the fundamental business drivers that will increase the market value of the 212MEDIA portfolio," said Neal Shenoy, Managing Partner of 212MEDIA.

Seven Hills Capital is part of The Seven Hills Group USA, LLC a conglomerate with diversified holdings across media & entertainment, technology, education, financial services and healthcare. Mr. Katragadda, the founding principal of Seven Hills is one of the most successful individual investors in the United States. Mr. Katragadda is the Chairman of the US-Asia Business Forum, a networking and advocacy organization seeking to promote investment between the US and South Asia. A much respected philanthropist, Dave has made major contributions to causes dedicated to global innovation including The Clinton Global Initiatives Fund and Women for Women International. He is also the Founder and Chairman of the Katragadda Innovative Trust for Education in India.

About 212MEDIA:

212MEDIA (www.212media. com) owns and operates a portfolio of digital media ventures across social media, content production and content distribution in partnership with respected media companies. 212MEDIA companies work with the leaders in digital and traditional media including Amazon, Apple, AOL, CBS, Cox, Disney, Google, Rogers, Time Warner, Verizon and Virgin Media Group to take their unique online communities to market. 212MEDIA ventures have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Forbes, Fortune, Variety, Crain's Business, ABC News, Fox Business, MSNBC and CNN. 212MEDIA global headquarters are in New York City with portfolio company offices in Washington, D. C., Denver, Colorado and Bombay, India.

For more information, please visit www.212media. com.

About Seven Hills:

The Seven Hills Group USA, LLC is a conglomerate with diversified holdings across media & entertainment, technology, education, financial services, and healthcare. Seven Hills Capital focuses on early and growth stage investments in companies based in both India and the US.

Based in Bakersfied, California, Seven HiIls Capital has made investments in a number of companies, including, Maisole, a solar technology company, and Quartics, a semi conductors company based in Irvin, California.

Press Inquiries:

Please direct any press inquiries to Matt Emerman, Director of Corporate Development, 212MEDIA (212 710 3091, matt @ 212media. com).

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CBL Data Recovery Technologies Inc. Expands Data Recovery Facilities In Brazil To Meet Growth In Hard Drive Recovery Services

CBL Data Recovery Technologies Inc. Expands Data Recovery Facilities In Brazil To Meet Growth In Hard Drive Recovery Services

Data recovery lab facility expansion bolsters South American presence to address growing hard drive recovery needs in the region

Armonk, NY / San Diego, CA (PRWEB) November 15, 2004 -

CBL Data Recovery Technologies Inc. (http:www. cbltech. com) (http://www. cbltech. com), a leading international provider of computer data recovery services (http://www. cbltech. com/data-recovery. html), has expanded its laboratory facilities in Curitiba, Brazil to meet the ever-increasing data recovery needs of the region.

The growth of CBLÂ’s Brazilian data recovery operations (http://www. cbltech. com. br) follows on the heels of the companyÂ’s recent expansion in San Diego, California and Singapore, as well as the opening of a data recovery lab in Japan.

“Clearly there was a need to expand our data recovery operations to meet growing demands in Brazil and all of South America,” says CBL CEO Bill Margeson. “Time is a critical factor when providing data recovery services, so enlarging our physical presence in the region enables us to better serve customers in a prompt, efficient manner.”

In the past year, CBL has seen greater awareness of the importance of backing up mission critical information to preserve business continuity, yet the reality is that itÂ’s just a matter of when, not if, a severe data loss will occur.

“The increased demand for our services in Brazil is the latest indication that data recovery and the mindset of a healthy data infrastructure are concepts that are gaining ground. We can see this particularly among enterprise organizations, as well as storage media vendors,” adds Margeson. “This same demand has driven our rapid growth in Singapore, expansion in San Diego, our opening in Japan as well as the continued success of our labs world wide.”

A leader in its field, CBL is a multinational data recovery organization with facilities in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Barbados, England, Germany, China, Singapore, Japan and Australia. The company has been focused solely on the data recovery market for more than a decade. Through its on-going research and development efforts, CBL has created a library of proprietary processes to successfully recover data from failed PC hard disk drives when all other conventional methods have failed.

About CBL Data Recovery Technologies Inc.

Founded in 1993, CBL Data Recovery Technologies (http://www. cbltech. com) Inc. (http:www. cbltech. com) (http://www. cbltech. com), is the leading international provider of digital data recovery services (http://www. cbltech. com/data-recovery. html). Through its worldwide network of secure facilities, CBL provides this critical service to all sizes of businesses, institutions and government agencies as well as to individual clients who have experienced data loss under any circumstances. CBL employs experts from varying disciplines coupled with proprietary techniques to retrieve data quickly and effectively from a wide array of affected media for customers ranging from large enterprises to home users. The companyÂ’s data recovery laboratories are located in 10 countries on five continents, including Brisbane, Australia; San Diego, California and Armonk, NY, USA; Toronto, Canada; Newcastle, United Kingdom; Kaiserslautern, Germany; Beijing, China; Barbados, West Indies; Curitiba, Brazil; Tokyo, Japan; and Singapore.

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Massage Chair Relief Introduces New Omega Skyline and Serenity Massage Chairs

Massage Chair Relief Introduces New Omega Skyline and Serenity Massage Chairs

Massage Chair Relief (http://www. massage-chair-relief. com) announces the introduction of two new additions to the Omega massage chairs family: the Skyline zero-gravity massage chair and the Serenity zero-gravity massage chair.

Taylorsville, UT (PRWEB) January 20, 2010

Massage Chair Relief (http://www. massage-chair-relief. com (http://www. massage-chair-relief. com)) announces the introduction of two new additions to the Omega massage chairs family: the Skyline massage chair and the Serenity massage chair. If you have never experienced a zero gravity massage chair before, then you should know that you could not do much better to give yourself heaven on earth. A zero gravity massage chair has therapeutic benefits that have to be experienced to be believed. With this new addition of the Skyline massage chair and the Serenity massage chair, the Omega massage chairs family has never been more complete.

With modern people's high stress lives, and with some of the rigorous workouts that many people do today in order to stay fit or lose weight, massage chairs are becoming as much of a necessity as they are a luxury. Tensions and stresses in our lives are primarily laid upon the shoulders, neck, and back. This fact can lead to some serious health problems through the years, either of a physical or of a psychological nature. This is why Massage Chair Relief continuously improves upon what it offers. Their two new zero gravity massage chairs have both functionality and aesthetically pleasing form and design, perfect for any home or office.

The Omega Skyline massage chair is able to give sophistication to your home or office with its plush, sleek design. Once you are relaxed into the zero gravity position, you can select from many different therapeutic features including three vibration programs to ease all manner of aches and pains. This massage chair comes in and black or brown to complement any room. The numerous advanced functions and features of this massage chair include:
Air Massage System Vibration Massage System Full Body Heat Lumbar Massage Chair Back Rest and Leg Rest Built-In Remote Control MP3 Music Player Beautifully Crafted Wood

Then there is the latest addition to the family of Omega massage chairs, the sleek Serenity model. This zero gravity massage chair recliner has the most features offered out of any zero gravity recliner chair. Plus, you will become enveloped in this massage chair's plush, soft upholstery. This chair gives you a vibration massage that can target areas of the body or can even be pinpointed to alleviate tightness in specific muscles. Its state of the art air massage and vibration massage can loosen even the most stubborn of knots. This is also a beautiful chair designed to make a provide accent to any room in your home or office. Smooth as silk, it comes in white, brown, or black. This chair's state of the art functions and features include:
Vibration Massage Programs Air massage system Full Body Heat Lumbar Massage Chair Back and Leg Rest Built-In Remote Control MP3 Music Player Beautifully Crafted Wood

Massage Chair Relief founder and owner Dr. Alan Weidner says, "2010 looks to be a great year for all of us! First of all, I just want to express my deepest, most heart-felt appreciation to all of our website visitors and customers for making Massage Chair Relief the premier massage chair online store. We just love our customers and have had such wonderful experiences with you all."

With the Skyline massage chair and the Serenity massage chair now being offered, 2010 does look to be a great year for this company's customers indeed.

ABOUT MASSAGE CHAIR RELIEF

Massage Chair Relief was founded by Dr. Alan Weidner in 2005 and retails massage chairs from major manufacturers including Inada, Human Touch, Panasonic, Sanyo, and Omega.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr. Alan Weidner
801-417-8240
888-259-5380

2248 West 5400 South Taylorsville, UT 84118

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Andri Chemical of America Acquires American Chemical Inc. in a Nation-Wide Consolidation of Manufacturing and Marketing Strategies

Andri Chemical of America Acquires American Chemical Inc. in a Nation-Wide Consolidation of Manufacturing and Marketing Strategies

Andri Chemical of America acquired peer competitor American Chemical Inc, both located in Southeast Florida in a strategic marketing and operational maneuver to take advantage of joint manufacturing capabilities and sales force expertise. Andri Chemical manufactures and markets cleaning supplies and janitorial materials. American Chemicals sells chemical supplies, soaps and detergents, including fragrances, deodorizers and laundry supplies.

Hollywood, FL (PRWEB) August 8, 2006

According to Andri Chemical president, Luis Perez-Mena, Andri's excess manufacturing capability provided an excellent opportunity for operational efficiencies of scale, and the large client base and trained sales force of American Chemical provide new marketing impetus and strength for a combined marketing and sales optimization effort.

As a combined enterprise, Andri Chemical will continue to service all existing clients of both companies. Their product line will include soaps, detergents, fabric softeners, both of their own manufacture as well as third party brands, aimed at the commercial and industrial markets and such businesses as laundries, car washes, hotels, motels, and restaurants. Andri will also continue to offer janitorial supplies and materials to support their clients across all industries.

The acquisition has resulted in no negative labor impact on personnel, and any potential downsizing will be handled through natural attrition. At the same time, the Andri has announced a benefits analysis plan to combine the best attributes of both companies into an affordable plan with more attractive benefits for all employees.

American Chemical's previous owner, John Fontaine, said the the combination of the two companies came at the optimum time, as he was suffering from health issues and this transaction provides him the opportunity to stay involved on a management consulting basis but without such stringent time demands.

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San Francisco Libertarians Protest Income Taxes

San Francisco Libertarians Protest Income Taxes

Activists from the Libertarian Party of San Francisco will be gathering outside the Montgomery BART/Muni station to protest the state and federal income taxes, 4:00-7:00 P. M. on Thursday, April 15.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) April 15, 2004

In an annual ritual repeated around the country, Libertarian activists in San Francisco will be protesting the annual shearing of America's taxpayers and educating the public about voluntary alternatives to legalized theft.

Activists from the Libertarian Party of San Francisco will gather at the Montgomery BART and Muni station in downtown San Francisco, where the IRS will be "servicing" productive wage-earners by taking their money, from 4:00 to 7:00 P. M. this evening.

Libertarians believe that taking money from someone by force, even for a good cause, is theft. Voluntary charity and user fees, they say, will result in a healthier society, better care for those unable to care for themselves, and a more vibrant economy.

As government services have no competition, the money is often spent inefficiently, "or just flat-out wasted," says Chris Maden, Chair of the city Libertarians. "Private charities respond to market pressure. If we allowed people to spend their taxes locally and directly--by giving dollar-for-dollar tax credits for charitable contributions--eventually we'd be able to phase out income taxes altogether."

Americans are the most generous people in the world, as measured by the percentage of take-home pay given to charity. If income taxes were ended, it would be the equivalent of a 25% pay raise for most workers, and charitable giving would rise accordingly. "Without that money filtering through a red-tape laden government bureaucracy, it would go a lot farther," adds Maden.

About LPSF:

The Libertarian Party of San Francisco (www. lpsf. org) is the local affiliate of the Libertarian Party (www. lp. org), the largest "third party" in the United States. Libertarians believe in personal freedom, in both social and economic spheres, and in minimal government to protect those freedoms. The Libertarian Party is running a wide range of partisan and non-partisan candidates in the 2004 elections.

What does Michael Levy know, that the producers of talks shows do not know?

What does Michael Levy know, that the producers of talks shows do not know?

The world of TV talk shows requires a host that is enthusiastic, spontaneous and has had some life experiences worth talking about. The current crop of hosts would be lost with out their que cards. Michael Levy has thrown his hat in the ring and announces that he is ready to take the talk show genre to a more human and interesting level.

(PRWEB) October 21, 2004

"The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right time, but to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the moment of temptation." Thus Michael Levy introduces his opinion about life and how to get the most out of it.

In 1998 Michael established Point of Life, Inc., as a vehicle to project his philosophy and spiritual understanding. The website www. pointoflife. com and the associated newsletter (Point Of Life Global Newsletter) are visited and read by thousands of people around the world every month.

"My poetry and essays now grace many websites, journal, magazines and have become a major source of inspiration and wisdom to many readers."

Michael is a frequent speaker on radio, television and was a host on Voice America. com radio. He also holds frequent seminars sharing and discusses his views about the purpose of life, finding the peace and enjoyment that lead to a healthy, stress-free life. Authentic living is no mystery to Michael and it does not need to be so for anyone else.

In 2002 Michael was invited to become a member of the prestigious Templeton Speaker's Bureau.

Michael Levy is the author of four books that say the reason we all exist on earth is to enjoy our time on earth. This simple philosophy is so hard for the intellect to understand. Michael will continue to reach out into a materialistic, negative world and will slowly touch the heart, mind and Souls of all folks, for all folks deserve to be happy.

Michael Levy is now ready to take his skills and love for people to a bigger stage. He announces today he is ready to discuss projects that will lead to his hosting a TV talk show in late 2005.He is studying several formats at this time but wants to be part of something that educates, fasinates, be controversial and entertains.

Contact Info.

Michael Levy. Professional Optimist.

Service With A Smile.

TEL 954-785-8439

Email mikmikl@aol. com

Http://www. pointoflife. com/ (http://www. pointoflife. com/)
PO BOX 7, 3032 East Commercial Blvd

Ft Lauderdale

FL 33308

"Perfect Joy, Perfect Peace, Perfect Mind...All live in a perfect place" - Michael Levy.

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Healthcare Company That Put Lipodissolve on the Map Changes Name

Healthcare Company That Put Lipodissolve on the Map Changes Name

Go fig.™ -- Pioneer center expands core service offerings; exclusive procedures to dissolve fat.

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) March 23, 2007

Advanced LipoDissolve Center, the healthcare company that made permanent fat dissolution readily accessible to a broad base of patients, is changing its name. The initiative reflects the center's rapid growth, the expansion of its product and service offerings and its commitment to helping people define their own beautiful shape.

The body shaping center's new name is "fig."; all lower-case but standing tall when it comes to being the leader in medically supervised body shaping. Fig. is the scientific abbreviation for figure; but it is the human figure of its patients that the team of highly trained medical professionals seeks to help shape.

After creating and leading the field of medically supervised body shaping through the non-surgical cosmetic procedure lipodissolve, the reason for the change became evident - exclusive new technologies, diagnostic tools, services and new markets - all reasons that contributed to the need to select a name that speaks to the benefit of the center's core offering while maintaining a personality that's consistent with the joy of the fig. patients experience when they see measurable results.

"Ask any CEO of a fast-growing company if they'd change the name of their business in the middle of a meteoric rise and you'd probably get a hearty 'fat chance'," fig. CEO Rob Semaan said. "But when you look at the idea more closely, it makes perfect sense. The new name, fig., gives us room to introduce a more comprehensive set of products and services that will better enable us to support our patients with their body shaping needs."

And while Advanced LipoDissolve™ remains at the heart of fig.'s body shaping and inch-loss service offerings, one of the first new and exciting enhancements that patients will benefit from immediately is the FinerForme Laser™, available exclusively at fig.

The FinerForme Laser is an FDA-approved, patent-pending, non-invasive cold laser technology that is not only completely painless, but when used in conjunction with fig.'s proprietary Advanced LipoDissolve procedure, has been shown to reduce the sometimes mild to moderate discomfort associated with all lipodissolve treatments.

"The FinerForme Laser™ and our other new offerings to come will further enable fig., the leading authority on non-surgical medical technologies and individualized inch-loss programs, to help patients achieve their desired body shape," said Dr. David Caplin, board-certified plastic surgeon and fig.'s Medical Director in St. Louis.

Advanced LipoDissolve is fig's exclusive medical procedure that targets "frustration fat" with no surgery, no downtime and guaranteed results. You might wonder what makes it advanced. The answer is:

A highly trained team of medical professionals led by board-certified plastic surgeons. Proprietary and exclusive medical protocols, which include the use of the FinerForme Laser, available only at fig. Over 85,000 treatments provided to date nationwide, making fig. the most experienced worldwide leader and expert in medically supervised body shaping.

Fig.'s practical, proven and exclusive body shaping technologies and personalized service motivate patients to achieve their desired, healthier body image with no surgery, no downtime and permanent results. Patients are guaranteed measurable inch loss, a promise backed by thousands of success stories to date.

Fig. has centers in St. Louis, Kansas City, Las Vegas, and Scottsdale. In 2007, fig. plans to open in Houston, Atlanta, Dallas, and Los Angeles as well as Kentucky, Florida and Ohio.

For more information visit: www. fig. com.

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