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Putman Media Wins 17 Publishing Awards

2011-11-14T07:56:00.000-08:00

Putman Media Wins 17 Publishing Awards

Putman Media, Inc. (www. putman. net), a privately held business-to-business media firm with 70 years of experience serving manufacturing communities, has been bestowed with 17 awards from the 2008 American Society of Business Press Editors (ASBPE) Azbee Awards and the 2008 Awards for Publication Excellence (APEX) for outstanding achievement in publishing. These awards honor Putman's magazines for editorial, graphic and strategic excellence.

Itasca, Ill (PRWEB) August 19, 2008

The Journal from Rockwell Automation and Our Partners won the 2008 APEX Awards for "Best Custom-Published Magazines & Journals" and for "Cover Design" - December 2007 issue. The "Best Custom-Published Magazines & Journals" prize recognizes the magazine as a whole for content, design, fulfillment of its mission for the customer and overall quality.

Magazines that received 2008 ASBPE National Azbee Awards include:
Control Design, Honorable Mention for Magazine of the Year, Under 80,000 Circulation. Control Design is dedicated to the special information needs of industrial machine builders. Food Processing won the Silver Award for "Life on Mars" by Editor-in-Chief Dave Fusaro, December 2007, Individual/Organization Profile, Under 80,000 Circulation. Food Processing is dedicated to the food and beverage industry. For Regular Column, Staff Written, Under 80,000 Circulation, Control magazine Executive Editor Jim Montague, Silver Award for "Control Report," May and December 2007 issues. Control serves users of control, instrumentation and automation technologies.

National Azbee design honors were bestowed to:
The Journal from Rockwell Automation and Our Partners, a bimonthly custom magazine published for Rockwell Automation: Gold Award for "Stand Out From the Crowd," Cover, December 2007 issue, Under 80,000 Circulation. The Journal also won the Silver Award for Table of Contents Page or Pages, June 2007 issue, Under 80,000 Circulation. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, devoted exclusively to help drug industry professionals: Silver Award for "2007: Facing a Year of Uncertainty," Cover, February 2007 issue, Under 80,000 Circulation.

Magazines that received 2008 ASBPE Regional Azbee Awards include for editorial excellence include:
Editor-in-Chief Paul Studebaker of Plant Services, Bronze Award, Editorial/Editor's Letter, 80,000 or More Circulation, "From the Editor," March and September 2007 issues. Plant Services is dedicated to excellence in maintenance, reliability and asset management Plant Services, Gold Award, Regular Column Contributed, 80,000 or More Circulation, "Crisis Corner" by Joel Leonard, March and May 2007 issue. Plant Services, Silver Award, Regular Column Contributed, 80,000 or More Circulation, "Energy Expert" by Peter Garforth, June and December 2007 issues. Chemical Processing, covering U. S. chemical manufacturing processing operations, won the Silver Award for How-To Article, Under 80,000 Circulation, "Properly install column internals" by Editor-in-Chief Mark Rosenzweig, Managing Editor Ken Schnepf and Art Director Derek Chamberlain.

2008 ASBPE Azbee Regional design awards include:
Chemical Processing, Gold Award, Front Cover - Photo, Under 80,000 Circulation, for "Chemical Industry Sees Green," January 2007 issue. Wellness Foods, a bimonthly magazine providing the wellness foods and beverages market with information about ingredients, regulations, formulation and more, won the Silver Award, Opening Page/Spread - Computer Generated, Under 80,000 Circulation, "Heart Healthy Naturally," February 2007 issue. Control, Gold Award, Opening Page/Spread - Photo, Under 80,000 Circulation, "Built to Last," February 2007 issue Food Processing, Silver Award, Opening Page/Spread - Photo, Under 80,000 Circulation, "Your Prime Choice," February 2007 issue. Plant Services, Gold Award, Opening Page/Spread - Photo, 80,000 or More Circulation, "To the last byte," April 2007 issue.

About Putman Media, Inc.
Putman Media, Inc. (www. putman. net) strives to be an exceptional media company as judged by the communities it serves. Putman consistently delivers unique, relevant and integrated media services and solutions that enable its customers to compete in an aggressive, high-speed environment. Its titles include Plant Services, Chemical Processing, Control, Control Design, Industrial Networking, Food Processing, Wellness Foods, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and www. KnowPharma. com, and The Journal from Rockwell Automation and Our Partners.

About the American Society of Business Press Editors
The ASBPE (www. asbpe. org) is the professional association for full-time and freelance editors and writers employed in the business, trade and specialty press.

About the APEX Awards
Sponsored by the editors of the Writing That Works, a division of Communications Concepts, Inc., the APEX Awards (www. apexawards. com) is an annual international competition for writers, editors, publications staff and business and nonprofit communicators. The APEX Awards honor excellence in corporate communications.

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Doctor Disability Insurance Urges Public to Draft a Will, No Matter the Size of Your Estate

2011-11-14T03:20:00.000-08:00

Doctor Disability Insurance Urges Public to Draft a Will, No Matter the Size of Your Estate

Being prepared for the worst case scenario can help secure the safety of financial security for you and your family.

San Clemente, CA (PRWEB) September 26, 2009

The sudden death of worldwide celebrity Michael Jackson earlier this year resulted in controversy over his estate because the only will he had was 5 pages and written in 2002. Jackson's expansive estate, assets, and guardianship of his children had to be sorted out by executors and family members. If Jackson had an updated will, the entire process would no doubt have gone much smoother. Doctor Disability Insurance (http://www. doctordisability. com) (http://www. doctordisability. com (http://www. doctordisability. com)]) suggests everyone, no matter the size of his or her estate, should secure a well-documented will.

Jackson's outdated will has shed some light on the importance of wills for everyone, not just senior citizens or those with severe health problems. "Being prepared for unexpected events certainly prevents a greater burden on loved ones and family members," said Charles Krugh, President of Doctor Disability Insurance. "The USA Today states that those who are younger than 50 and in good health can get by with a no-frills will that simply states your final wishes and the division of your assets." Krugh also explains that another way to be prepared for crisis and accidents is disability insurance (http://www. doctordisability. com/), which can provide an affordable security blanket and peace of mind should the unexpected occur.

Doctor Disability Insurance provides disability insurance quotes from many major insurance companies, including MetLife, Guardian, Principal and Standard and information on the likelihood of disabilities and the financial harm it can do to a family. "When doctors are educated about all the options they have regarding disability insurance, they will find the best option for themselves and their family." Krugh went on to say, "The process of comparing different insurance policies will also help doctors realize how crucial it is to be prepared for the worst case scenario." The Doctor Disability Insurance website can help doctors research insurance options, get a free quote, and find the answers to frequently asked questions.

Don't leave your family picking up the pieces; secure a will and look into your disability insurance options today. For more information on your insurance options visit DoctorDisability. com or call 866-899-7318, before it's too late.

About Doctor Disability
Doctor Disability Insurance is based out of San Clemente, California and has an "A+" rating by the Better Business Bureau. The company specializes in dentist and physicians disability insurance (http://www. doctordisability. com/insurance/physician). Doctor Disability Insurance is run by President and CEO Charles Krugh, who is a Certified Financial Planner and a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. Visit DoctorDisability. com or call 866-899-7318 to discuss our options.

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Inaugural Charity Campaign With "Garden Of 100 Million Flowers" Launched On Christmas Eve

2011-11-13T16:02:00.000-08:00

Inaugural Charity Campaign With "Garden Of 100 Million Flowers" Launched On Christmas Eve

An innovative new site at http://www.1friend2another. org launched on Christmas Eve at 12:00pm EDT on December 24, 2008. This site has several internationally newsworthy "firsts": (1) A virtual Magic Rainbow that shines above the White House grounds, where anyone can plant up to seven flowers; (2) A Mount Rushmore scene displaying what our greatest Presidents said and where visitors can voice their advice to President-Elect Obama; (3) A giveaway the Book Of Time, a compendium of time-saving tips that can increase anyone's free time by hundreds or thousands of hours, and soon to be translated into seven languages; (4) The ambition of this site is to raise $20 million for charities, in an ongoing effort dubbed the "Inauguration Charity Campaign"; (5) Visitors can participate in "The Contest With Unlimited Prizes!": Anyone who leaves a comment for Barack Obama will receive a valuable prize (mostly by download, but a few by mail); and (6) It is site is specially designed to support the media: Reporters and bloggers can actually track the growth of the "Garden of 100 Million Flowers" in real time and personally verify its explosive growth. "We believe this site will grow through word-of-mouth to well over 100 million flowers because it's exceptionally fun, beautifully designed, and socially very useful and charitable," said David O. Snow, Director of the Consumer Freedom Alliance.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) December 24, 2008

An innovative new site at http://www.1friend2another. org (http://www.1friend2another. org) will launch at 12:00pm EDT on December 24, 2008. "We believe this site will grow through word-of-mouth to well over 100 million flowers because it's exceptionally fun, beautifully designed, and socially very useful and charitable," said David O. Snow, Director of the Consumer Freedom Alliance.

Six Newsworthy "Firsts":

This site has several internationally newsworthy "firsts":

- When people walk the Magic Rainbow that shines above the White House at our site, they will come across five scenes, one of which enables them to plant up to seven flowers. The garden starts at just over 7.5 million flowers (our guesstimate for how many flowers are planted in Washington, at least in the summertime.) "To reach our goal of 100 million flowers, the site needs to attract at least 20 million people. We believe we'll do it, using the incredible power of word-of-mouth on the Internet," said Snow.

- Its "virtual garden" is located on the White House grounds at a time when the inauguration of a new president is near. In the Mount Rushmore scene, everyone can read what our greatest Presidents said, and anyone can voice their advice to President-Elect Obama. Although the site uses the White House as a familiar landmark, its usage implies no political or partisan purpose.

- Perhaps most importantly, the site gives away the Book Of Time, a compendium of time-saving tips that can increase anyone's free time by hundreds, perhaps even thousands of hours over their lifetime. Gaining just 50 hours of free time each year over twenty years means 1000 more hours of free time. If 100 million people take advantage of this free book, that's a staggering 100 billion hours that all those people can enjoy with their friends and family. "It's a truly revolutionary book, and we encourage everyone to visit its support site at 10Freedom. com to find out why," said Snow, the book's Author.

- While most sites that are designed to spread by word of mouth are launched in support of corporations, this one is designed to inspire people worldwide to give huge sums of money for charities. In an ongoing effort dubbed the "Inauguration Charity Campaign", our goal is to raise $20 million for charities at a time when donations are dwindling for many of them. "Our philosophical goal is to disseminate very high-quality consumer information in support of charities," said Snow. "With this information, we can teach people to live better. The more people live right, the less likely they will become a burden on charity, so spreading good teachings is an excellent way of being charitable in and of itself."

- Visitors can participate in "The Contest With Unlimited Prizes!" Anyone who leaves a comment for Barack Obama will have their remark immortalized for posterity by having it presented along with comments left by others to his planned Presidential Library. And by simply leaving a comment, everyone will receive a valuable prize (mostly by download, but a few by mail.) No one is asked to give us any of their contact information in order to participate in this contest. At a minimum, every visitor will receive a prize package worth $25, including a sequel to The Book Of Time as well as some other really nice downloadable prizes to be named later. As the site evolves, we project that other kind-hearted humanitarians will contribute their own prizes to be given away in this contest.

A Prize For Everyone: You will receive a prize package worth $25, including a sequel to The Book Of Time. That in itself should be worth $25 to most people, plus we'll add at least a couple of other really nice downloadable prizes to be named later.

- This site is specially designed to support the media. Reporters and bloggers can actually track the growth of the "Garden of 100 Million Flowers" and personally verify its explosive growth. First, after the site is launched at noon EDT on December 24, reporters should press the "=" key (the equal sign), as soon as the site has loaded into their browser. When they do, they'll be treated to a secret way that they can personally track the snowballing traffic, as the site grows at exponential speed. Journalists will immediately receive a special link that lets them email their contacts about the site, then track how many times their contacts forward it to others, and so on to "six degrees of separation" and probably even beyond that

Second, we are keeping a journal on FaceBook to allow anyone to follow our progress:

Inauguration Charity Campaign @ http://www. facebook. com/profile. php? id=1092339744 (http://www. facebook. com/profile. php? id=1092339744)

Of course, the six supported charities themselves are allowed to track the success of their email campaigns in the same way that reporters are. You can read more about the participation of these charities (Pajama Program, Homes For Our Troops, OliviaAppeal. com, Medical Teams International, Mercy Corps and Cars for Causes) at http://www.10freedom. com/donate. pdf (http://www.10freedom. com/donate. pdf).

A Paradigm Change In Self-Help Publishing:

By launching this site, the Consumer Freedom Alliance hopes to entertain and enlighten people worldwide, while generating a large amount of money for charities. The ultimate goal of the CFA is to create "edutainment" sites that are so unprecedented in their entertainment value and usefulness that millions upon millions of people will want to spread high-quality information to many of their friends.

"The world's finest minds are already beginning to use the Internet to spread their teachings to millions, and we intend to support this developing trend every step of the way," said Snow. "We realize this site will generate worldwide interest, so we're including charities from Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom in the Book Of Time." The Canadian charities are the Vancouver Foundation and SOS Children's Villages Canada. The UK charities are Booktrust, Action For Children, MacMillan Cancer Support, and the World Society for the Protection of Animals. The Australian charity is the aforementioned OliviaAppeal. com, Olivia Newton-John's campaign to build a sophisticated cancer research and treatment center in Australia.

This campaign ultimately will not be limited to only English-speaking countries. Time is universally valued by everyone, so we have commenced fulfilling our humane responsibilities by initiating the translation of the Book Of Time to Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, French, German and Russian.

The Consumer Freedom Alliance is an ambitious consumer publishing company founded in 2005 with the motto "Health, Safety and Financial Freedom for All." Its mission is to persuade consumers to read, utilize and pass along helpful tips so that all consumers may benefit.

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DuPont Adds Cotton to India Seed Product Lineup

2011-11-08T14:12:00.000-08:00

DuPont Adds Cotton to India Seed Product Lineup

Strengthens Growing Seed Business in India

Hyderabad, India (Vocus) June 26, 2009

DuPont today announced it has made two cotton acquisitions in India to enhance its product lineup and strengthen its growing business here. DuPont business Pioneer Hi-Bred has purchased the cotton seed business of Nandi Seeds, based in Mehboob Nagar, Andhra Pradesh, India, and acquired cotton germplasm from Nagarjuna Seeds, based in Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.

“These acquisitions will help us enter the cotton seed market here and meet the needs of Indian farmers who grow more than 9 million hectares of cotton each year – more than anywhere else in the world,” said K. V. Subbarao, country manager -- Pioneer India. “Cotton is a natural fit for Pioneer in India. It completes our high-value product and service offering to farmers and enables us to further strengthen our growing seed business here.”

Pioneer currently offers corn, rice, pearl millet, sunflower and mustard in the Indian market and has grown revenue 40 percent annually for the last five years to reach about $70 million in 2008.

“Agriculture, food and nutrition is a key growth segment for DuPont in India, and these acquisitions are part of the company’s strategy to expand its presence here,” said Balvinder S. Kalsi, president -- DuPont India. “We are positioning our market-driven science company to grow at a faster pace by leveraging opportunities that will enable us to contribute to India’s sustainable economic development.”

This is the latest in a series of investments by DuPont in India. Pioneer recently announced the opening of a new corn research center in Bangalore to speed delivery of new, improved products to market and meet the growing demand for food and feed. The new Bangalore center is the fifth field research facility in India for Pioneer and will develop high-yielding hybrids adapted to the unique growing conditions in the area. DuPont has significantly increased its seed research investment in India in 2008 and has increased capacity for product development and evaluation across the country.

DuPont also recently established the DuPont Knowledge Center (DKC) in Hyderabad, India, which includes the Biotechnology Research Center, a key location for global biotech research. This biotech center is the first integrated agriculture and industrial biotechnology research center for DuPont outside the United States, and is one of five global agricultural biotech research facilities where DuPont conducts biotech discovery work. The other research facilities are in Wilmington, Del., U. S..; Johnston, Iowa, U. S.; Redwood City, Calif., U. S.; and Beijing, China.

Pioneer has been selling hybrid seed in India for more than 30 years and is one of the nation’s leading suppliers of improved seed genetics. Pioneer supports the sale of its products to more than 1.5 million customers in India with an extensive sales and agronomy team that works closely with Indian farmers to get the right product on the right hectare to maximize their productivity and profitability.

Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, is the world’s leading source of customized solutions for farmers, livestock producers and grain and oilseed processors. With headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa, Pioneer provides access to advanced plant genetics in nearly 70 countries.

DuPont India is a subsidiary of DuPont. The DuPont association with India extends back more than 200 years, since the first shipment of raw materials for black powder for explosives was imported from India into the United States in 1802. Today, DuPont India, with more than 1,000 employees, markets a wide range of products in various market segments. The company has six production facilities in India in three locations for DuPont Crop Protection, DuPont Engineering Polymers, DuPont Refinish, and Pioneer® hybrid seeds.

DuPont is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation.

Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements based on management’s current expectations, estimates and projections. The company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements as a result of future developments or new information. All statements that address expectations or projections about the future, including statements about the company’s strategy for growth, product development, market position, expected expenditures and financial results are forward-looking statements. Some of the forward-looking statements may be identified by words like “expects,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “intends,” “projects,” “indicates,” and similar expressions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors, including those discussed more fully elsewhere in this release and in DuPont’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly its latest annual report on Form 10-K, as well as others, could cause results to differ materially from those stated. These factors include, but are not limited to changes in the laws, regulations, policies and economic conditions of countries in which the company does business; competitive pressures; successful integration of structural changes, including acquisitions, divestitures and alliances; research and development of new products, including regulatory approval and market acceptance, and seasonality of sales of agricultural products.

The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont™, The miracles of science™ and Pioneer® are registered trademarks or trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates.

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New Best Practices Guide on Employee Benefits: Benchmarking Tool Showcases Employee Benefits Strategies of The Principal 10 Best Companies

2011-11-07T20:17:00.000-08:00

New Best Practices Guide on Employee Benefits: Benchmarking Tool Showcases Employee Benefits Strategies of The Principal 10 Best Companies

Employers have long known that employee well-being impacts job performance. Now a new benchmarking guide from the Principal Financial Group delivers best practices in employee benefits that help employees get both financially and physically fit resulting in fiscal fitness and a competitive edge for the business. Companies can use the guide to benchmark their current practices and get new ideas.

DES MOINES, Iowa (PRWEB) January 29, 2008

The Formula for Success outlines the benefits best practices of The Principal 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security--2007. Selected by an independent panel of benefits experts for excellence in helping employees achieve long-term financial security, the winning companies say the key is more personalized help -- such as one-on-one health coaches in wellness programs and workplace financial guidance.

In the best practices guide, which is available at no charge at www. principal. com/bestguide (http://www. principal. com/bestguide), employers and their financial professionals can find:

A benchmarking chart for comparing their employee benefits to those of The Principal 10 Best Companies and national averages

Detailed tactics and real-life examples of their success

Engaging case studies that illustrate the universal challenges faced by employers today -- and the innovative tactics The Principal 10 Best Companies used to overcome them

Easy-to-use, interactive checklists of best practices that can help them fine-tune their employee benefit programs

"The Principal 10 Best Companies help their employees achieve financial fitness by providing the benefits and the education employees need to feel secure about their financial futures. At the same time, a growing emphasis on physical fitness improves employees' quality of life and helps prevent costly illnesses. Wellness screenings at these companies caught high cholesterol, diabetes and prostate cancer -- including that of one winning company's CEO," said Renee Schaaf, vice president, the Principal Financial Group.

It all adds up to happier, healthier and more dedicated employees and ultimately a competitive edge for the company. The leaders of these organizations say their investments in employee benefits help them recruit and retain the best employees, as well as cut training costs, enhance customer service and boost productivity. As Dan Robinson, CEO of Placid Refining Company, LLC, said, "If people feel they have a good benefit package, they'll give 110 percent to the employer. The return is very loyal, hardworking employees."

"The Principal 10 Best best practices guide is a good benchmark for employers to know what the best are providing, what's out there in the marketplace and what kind of benefits those they are trying to hire could find elsewhere," said Dallas Salisbury, president and CEO, Employee Benefit Research Institute and judging panel member of The Principal 10 Best Companies.

Financial fitness for employees

"The Principal 10 Best Companies go the extra mile to help their employees achieve financial fitness by offering automatic savings tools and one-on-one meetings at the worksite," said Schaaf. PMSLIC Insurance Company brought in a financial planner to meet individually with employees and their spouses. "The planner gathered data and put together financial plans that employees needed to meet their goals," said Julie Burns, vice president of human resources at PMSLIC Insurance Company.

Physical fitness for employees

While all of The Principal 10 Best Companies offer some form of wellness program, some companies have been at it longer than others. Badger Mining was a pioneer when it started its worksite wellness program 10 years ago. Listen to an audio interview about Badger's wellness program. Watch a video about Badger Mining Company.

Fiscal fitness for the business

The Principal 10 Best Companies say their investments in employee benefits pay off -- especially when it comes to attracting and retaining top employees. The winners have turnover rates significantly lower than others in their industries, with an average annual voluntary turnover rate of 7.7 percent, compared to the national average of 21.6 percent. Listen to audio interviews with winning companies about how their employee benefits give them a competitive advantage.

About The Principal 10 Best Companies program

The Principal 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security is a nationwide program that recognizes small and medium-size companies, between five to 1,000 employees, that excel in providing for employee financial security. To qualify, all entrants must have been based in the United States and have provided a broad range of employee benefits for at least five years. Qualifying companies must have, at a minimum, offered "traditional" employee benefits, such as those relating to retirement, health, life or disability. Nominations and entries for the 2008 program will be accepted beginning February 1, 2008. Learn more about how to nominate a company or enter your company.

About the Principal Financial Group

The Principal Financial Group (R)(The Principal (R)) is a leader in offering businesses, individuals and institutional clients a wide range of financial products and services, including retirement and investment services, life and health insurance, and banking through its diverse family of financial services companies. A member of the Fortune 500, the Principal Financial Group has $306 billion in assets under management and serves some 18.3 million customers worldwide from offices in Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America and the United States. Principal Financial Group, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PFG. For more information, visit www. principal. com.

LEARN A LESSON FROM YOUR KIDS THIS SUMMER

2011-11-06T22:55:00.000-08:00

LEARN A LESSON FROM YOUR KIDS THIS SUMMER

What can children teach adults about living a happier, less stressful life? You'd be surprised.

(PRWEB) June 6, 2003

Now that school is out and summer vacation has officially begun, many parents will find themselves spending more time with their kids. Humor Therapist Jacki Kwan says that parents should take advantage of this time, Âbecause your kids can teach you valuable lessons in living a happier, less stressful life.Â

ÂHumor is something we all need in our lives, and children are humor experts,Â says Kwan. ÂSpending time with kids can help us to rediscover our sense of humor.Â According to Kwan, children laugh approximately 60 times a day, while the average adult laughs only 10 times per day. ÂSomewhere through the years we seem to forget that laughing makes us feel good and washes away the pressures of the day-to-day routine. In todayÂs fast-paced, bottom-line oriented world, the inner child in most of us tends to get squashed. When this happens, our sense of humor gets squashed along with it. So many people are filled with stress, anger, and frustration, and thatÂs what comes out.Â

Kwan further asserts that finding humor in a situation is a matter of allowing that little childlike part of yourself to come out and play. ÂRegardless of how you perceive yourself, you do have a childlike essence within,Â she says. ÂIf you can unleash your inner child, you will learn to laugh more, which will leave you feeling lighthearted and carefree, not to mention a lot less stressed.Â So this summer, when your children laugh, laugh with them. YouÂll be amazed at what a little extra laughter a day can do for you.

Jacki Kwan is a Licensed Certified Social Worker at the Clinical Level, a Master Practitioner of Neuro-linguistic Programming, a Registered Laughter Leader with the World Laugher TourÂ, and a Therapeutic Clown. She is the creator of HA! HA! LOGYÂ®, a multi-faceted therapeutic humor program for healthcare facilities, and leads Laughter Club sessions at nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the Washington, DC area. Jacki has been presenting workshops on humor and health since 1994.

You can learn more about how to add more humor to your life in Jacki KwanÂs book, Almost Home: Embracing The Magical Connection Between Positive Humor & Spirituality (Cameo Publications, $14.99, ISBN 0-9715739-1-3). If you are interested in reviewing Almost Home or inviting Jacki Kwan to be a guest on your radio/television program, please contact Paula Duncan at 1-866-372-2636 or send an email to marketing@cameopublications. com

Fight Holiday Stress with Stress-Busting Foods

2011-11-06T20:19:00.000-08:00

Fight Holiday Stress with Stress-Busting Foods

From houseguests and parties to shopping and cooking, the holidays can serve up a jumbo portion of stress. Fight back with foods that soothe the nerves and offer a sense of calm.

Bellingham, WA (Vocus) October 25, 2010

The holidays are meant to be a joyful time of celebration with family and friends. But often, all that celebrating – and the work it entails behind the scenes – can lead to some serious holiday stress.

According to nutrition expert Gloria Tsang, founder of HealthCastle. com, foods can be used to calm the nerves, rather than resorting to popping a pill, or trying to cram "relaxing" activities into an already over-packed schedule. "We all have certain foods that just make us feel good," Tsang says. "But there are also foods that really do have calming properties based on how their specific nutrients are used by the body."

Here are HealthCastle. com's top 5 recommended foods to calm those frazzled holiday nerves:
Whole-grain pasta/popcorn: These good carbs can boost serotonin (the "feel-good" brain chemical) to help reduce stress. Use whole grains to give your favorite comfort-food pasta an extra serving of soothe.

Tea: Just holding a warm mug can calm us down, but not if it's full of caffeine. Green, white, and black tea have half of coffee's caffeine, and are loaded with beneficial flavonoid compounds, too.

Dark green vegetables: Vegetables like broccoli, kale, chard, bok choy, and green beans contain high levels of B vitamins, a group of stress-relieving vitamins that can also help address anxiety and depression.

Nuts and seeds: The protein in nuts and seeds can take the edge off gnawing afternoon hunger that may itself be stressing you out. Plus, they contain high levels of B vitamins, and magnesium – another mineral involved in serotonin production. Stick to 1.5 oz or less per day, though, as these stress-relievers are high in calories.

Citrus fruits: Winter fruits like oranges, grapefruit, and kiwis are all excellent sources of Vitamin C – a potent stress-busting vitamin. Plus, the Vitamin C found in citrus fruits is involved in the production of collagen, which helps keep your skin firm and reduces wrinkling, to help you hide the effects of stress on your skin.

With so many extra tasks to take care of – from holiday shopping to preparing that big holiday meal – the holidays can be a surprisingly stressful time. By adding these top stress-busting foods to your diet, you can calm your nerves and reduce your stress levels without having to pop a pill. That should help keep your holidays merry and bright. More healthy eating tips from registered dietitians are available at http://www. HealthCastle. com, an official USDA MyPyramid Partner.

About HealthCastle. com: HealthCastle. com is the most comprehensive nutrition community run by Registered Dietitians on the web. The dietitians at HealthCastle. com have been sharing their passion for nutrition and health since 1997. For fun and practical healthy eating tips, exclusive nutrition guides, and nutrition podcasts, visit http://www. HealthCastle. com.

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Greater Trenton Area YMCA Celebrates 150th Anniversary

2011-11-06T12:11:00.000-08:00

Greater Trenton Area YMCA Celebrates 150th Anniversary

Serving the citizens of Mercer County for over 150 years, the Greater Trenton Area YMCA will celebrate its 150th anniversary on September 27 at the Trenton Marriott at Lafayette Yard.

TRENTON, NJ (PRWEB) August 9, 2006

The Greater Trenton YMCA will celebrate its 150th anniversary at a gala celebration on September 27 at the Trenton Marriott from 6 p. m. – 8:30 p. m. The evening will feature cocktails, dinner, lively entertainment by the Trenton Central High School Jazz Band and a historical retrospective of the YMCA over the last 150 years. Tickets are $75 per person. Sponsorships opportunities are also available.

The Greater Trenton YMCA has been an integral part of Trenton’s history, providing critical housing during shortages at the turn of the century; providing youth, adult and family services throughout the years; and forming the first pro-basketball team. Currently, the Greater Trenton YMCA is undertaking an $18 million building project that includes a new facility on South Broad Street and renovations to the Pennington Avenue branch.

“We are proud of the contributions we’ve made to Trenton, Ewing, and Lawrence and look forward to deepening our relationships in the communities we serve,” said Executive Director, Melvin Hill.

The Greater Trenton YMCA serves over 1,500 people in Trenton, Lawrenceville and Ewing. Its mission is to provide opportunities to all individuals and families by putting Christian values and principles into practice through programs and activities that build healthy mind, body and spirit. The GTA YMCA is a member of an international organization that accepts diversity and promotes community development and cooperation.

Net proceeds from the gala event will be allocated to programs that provide wholesome alternatives to pre-teens and teenagers in prevention of gang participation in the city of Trenton and surrounding areas --- one of the ways the Trenton YMCA builds strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

For more information, to purchase tickets, or sign on as a sponsor, please contact Sharon Kakas at 609-989-9622 or by email.

Contact:

Melvin O. Hill, Executive Director

609-989-9622

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Self-Service Web Tools Add Personal Touch to High-Tech Healthcare

2011-11-05T12:35:00.000-07:00

Self-Service Web Tools Add Personal Touch to High-Tech Healthcare

While the use of high-tech healthcare tools streamlines healthcare administration, it can heighten the risk of alienating members by putting them at armÂs length. Transforming high technology into a high-touch, personalized member experience is the focus of an April 20, 2005 web-assisted audio conference sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN). ÂMoving from High-Tech to High-Touch: How Health Plans Are Providing Robust Personalized Web-Based ServicesÂ audio conference will feature the benefits of a web-based self-service application at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts that has helped increase customer satisfaction and reduce costs. Featuring expertise from both sides of the firewall, participants will hear both from EDS, the developer of BlueLinks, a state-of-the art web-based solution, and a representative from Blue Cross Blue Shield, where the tool is in use. The web-assisted audio conference is scheduled for 1:30 p. m. to 3:00 p. m. Eastern time on April 20, 2005. For more details and system requirements for attending the web-assisted audio conference, please visit http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? touch2rel.

Manasquan, NJ (PRWEB) March 15, 2005

ÂMoving from High-Tech to High-Touch: How Health Plans Are Providing Robust Personalized Web-Based ServicesÂ audio conference will feature the benefits of a web-based self-service application at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts that has helped increase customer satisfaction and reduce costs. Featuring expertise from both sides of the firewall, participants will hear both from EDS, the developer of BlueLinks, a state-of-the art web-based solution, and a representative from Blue Cross Blue Shield, where the tool is in use. The web-assisted audio conference is scheduled for 1:30 p. m. to 3:00 p. m. Eastern time on April 20, 2005. For more details and system requirements for attending the web-assisted audio conference, please visit http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? touch2rel (http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? touch2rel).

Launched in April 2004, BlueLinks allows BCBS-MA business customers to manage and update their BCBSMA health insurance over the Internet in real-time - 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Chronicling the toolÂs inception and use will be Edward Esposito, Vice President of IT Systems Delivery at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Joseph Fraser, Client Delivery Executive for Americas at EDS. EDS is a leading healthcare IT services provider with more than 40 years of dedication to the healthcare industry.

These industry experts will explain how the tool provides BCBSMA customers, particularly small and medium-sized businesses, with more options for managing their healthcare accounts in a secure, user-friendly Internet-based environment. TheyÂll explain how BCBSMA accounts can manage their plans, enroll new participants, and inquire about and update employee eligibility, all in real-time.

This web-assisted audio conference is scheduled for 1:30 p. m. to 3:00 p. m. Eastern time on April 20, 2005. For more details and system requirements for attending the web-assisted audio conference, please visit http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? touch2rel (http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? touch2rel). A recorded version of this web-assisted audio conference will be available on CD-ROM in mid-May.

This audio conference is directed at CEOs, presidents, CIOs, e-business directors, vice presidents, health plan executives, and strategic planning directors. It will conclude with a live question-and-answer period when participants can tap the presentersÂ expertise and ensure that all aspects of the subject are addressed. For more information on the conference, please email info@hin. com, call toll-free (888) 446-3530 or visit http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? touch2rel (http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? touch2rel).

About the Healthcare Intelligence Network

HIN is the premier advisory service for executives seeking high-quality strategic information on the business of healthcare. For more information, contact the Healthcare Intelligence Network, PO Box 1442, Wall Township, NJ 07719-1442, (888) 446-3530, fax (732) 292-3073, e-mail info@hin. com, or visit http://www. hin. com (http://www. hin. com).

Contact: Patricia Donovan

Phone: (732) 528-4468

Fax: (732) 292-3073

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Win an Austin Air HealthMate Air Cleaner from NeverBuyAnotherFilter. com

2011-11-04T21:39:00.000-07:00

Win an Austin Air HealthMate Air Cleaner from NeverBuyAnotherFilter. com

NeverBuyAnotherFilter. com announces a contest for a free HealthMate Air Cleaner from Austin Air. The retail value of this giveaway is $450.00.

Fort Garland, CO (PRWEB) June 30, 2009

To help spotlight a great product for allergy and asthma sufferers, NeverBuyAnotherFilter. com announces they will giveaway an Austin Air HealthMate Air Cleaner on December 1, 2009. The contest (http://www. neverbuyanotherfilter. com/auairgi. html) is currently open to US residents and officially ends on November 30, 2009. One entry per household is allowed and no purchase is necessary.

"The HealthMate is the best built, best performing air cleaner on the market. It is excellent at reducing indoor dust and allergens and we hope this contest will make more people aware of this great product," says Scott Abbes, owner of NeverBuyAnotherFilter. com. Austin Air Systems of Buffalo, NY has been manufacturing residential air filtration equipment for 15 years and is considered a pioneer and leader in the indoor air quality industry. Austin Air products feature a 30 Day, No-Questions-Asked, Money-Back Guarantee, a 5-Year Mechanical Warranty and an unheard of 5-Year Pro-Rated Filter Warranty. While most air purifier manufacturers make consumers come back every year to buy an expensive replacement filter, Austin Air gives the buyer peace of mind for 5 years.

The HealthMate (http://www. neverbuyanotherfilter. com/heroairpu. html) features a 4-Stage filtration system. The first stage is a large particle pre-filter that catches dust, hair and pet dander. The second stage removes medium size particles like pollen and mold spores. But, what makes the HealthMate unique is the 3rd and 4th stages which use 15 pounds of Activated Carbon and over 60 square feet of True Medical Grade HEPA to remove bacteria, viruses, noxious gases and chemicals from indoor air.

NeverBuyAnotherFilter. com is an authorized Austin Air dealer. They feature residential air filtration products to help reduce indoor dust and allergens. In addition to the Austin Air line of air cleaners, NeverBuyAnotherFilter. com also sells electrostatic filters (http://www. neverbuyanotherfilter. com/boair. html) for home furnace and central air conditioning systems. These permanent, washable filters replace disposable air filters. They are available in all standard and custom sizes and feature high dust arrestance, low air resistance and a lifetime warranty. They are designed to vacuum or hose off each month and reinstall.

For more information, visit www. neverbuyanotherfilter. com.

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July 23, 2007, Marks 40-Year Anniversary of Detroit Riots

2011-11-04T18:19:00.000-07:00

July 23, 2007, Marks 40-Year Anniversary of Detroit Riots

Former Detroit resident, respected medical researcher Dr. Patricia Gussin revisits time in debut book release.

J (PRWEB) June 12, 2007

July 23, 2007, will mark the 40-year anniversary of the beginning of the Detroit riots of 1967. At the end of the five-day riots, called the worst act of civil violence since the Civil War, 43 people lay dead, over 1,100 had been injured and more than 7,000 had been arrested. Dr. Patricia Gussin, known to colleagues as Dr. Patricia Stewart, a past Detroit resident, physician and former worldwide vice president for a leading healthcare company, revisits that harrowing time in her debut novel, Shadow of Death.

A first-year medical student at Wayne State University in Detroit when the riots began, Gussin stated, "Anyone who lived in the Detroit area in 1967 will never forget the horror of the riots as the city burned for five days. I think everyone remembers where they were when it happened and how they felt. I remember that time vividly."

Through the eyes of the novel's protagonist, Laura Nelson, Gussin examines the experience of being in Detroit during a time of tremendous unrest, social upheaval and devastation in Shadow of Death (Oceanview Publishing, ISBN: 1-933515-00-7, $22.95). Shadow of Death was recently named one of three finalists for Best First Novel in the "Thriller" Awards, sponsored by International Thriller Writers.

While the book is not autobiographical, says Gussin, her experience of being in Detroit during that time did play a large role in shaping the narrative: "Like Laura Nelson, I was a medical student with two small children. And I did experience what Laura experiences in the book. The scariness of Detroit at the time. The ongoing curfews. The palpable hostility."

Shadow of Death was recently adopted by Duquesne University's Spiritan Division and used as a means of launching discussions about tough issues affecting students both at and beyond the university.

Dr. Judith Griggs, Duquesne University Spiritan Division of Academic Programs Director, stated that she felt Gussin's Shadow of Death would be an excellent way to get students to address tough issues and further the mission of the Spiritan Division of Academic Programs: "Ms. Gussin's Shadow of Death addresses a number of important issues -- character, social issues, race relations, consequences and choices. Though fictionalized, Gussin's work provides a history lesson about Detroit in that it is set during the riots of 1967. What is remarkable is that so many of the issues Gussin tackles in Shadow of Death are still relevant nearly 40 years later. In choosing Shadow of Death for the Spiritan students, we felt this would be a tremendous way to raise the level of consciousness and engage our students in a dialog. Students learn by doing, and making the classes both interesting and participatory has a profound impact."

Gussin says that writing the book was in some ways a catharsis, "When I was in med school I was too overwhelmed with just making it through the day to reflect on the horrible devastation that I'd witnessed. Shadow of Death took me back to that time, letting me relive in slow motion those four years and appreciate the social turmoil and the personal stress. In many ways, the experience shaped my consciousness. On a personal level, being there at the time allowed me to grow and learn. I also think that this tragic event shaped the very fabric of the city of Detroit. Through tragic and devastating, I think that it made Detroit a different, and even a better place."

Shadow of Death has been nominated for Best Debut Novel in the Thriller Awards, sponsored by International Thriller Writers. Shadow of Death is available in bookstores nationwide. Gussin's second novel, Twisted Justice is slated for release December 1, 2007. Oceanview Publishing is an independent publisher based in Ipswich, Massachusetts. For more information, please contact Maryglenn McCombs by phone -- (615) 297-9875, or by email -- maryglenn @ maryglenn. com

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Cybercrime on the Rise; Internet Safety Guide Helps Consumers Stay Safe

2011-11-04T10:21:00.000-07:00

Cybercrime on the Rise; Internet Safety Guide Helps Consumers Stay Safe

Real world cybercrime protection guide helps protect consumers against a steadily rising cyber crime rate.

Tucson, Ariz. (PRWEB) May 24, 2006

The Internet Crime Complaint Center's recently released annual report shows that cybercrime continues to increase with victims losing a total of more than $183 million in 2005. Fortunately, there are proven strategies for preventing cybercrime, and Truth Publishing outlines the most effective tactics in "The Real Safety Guide to Beating Cybercrime." Written by Mike Adams and Ben Kage, this guide uncovers common ploys that criminals use to steal financial information, and it explains how internet users can protect themselves from cyberstalking, online extortion, and internet recruiting fraud. The guide is available at http://www. truthpublishing. com/RSGCybercrime. html (http://www. truthpublishing. com/RSGCybercrime. html)

"The statistics prove that many consumers do not recognize scams when they encounter them online," said Mike Adams, Truth Publishing spokesperson and chief writer. "It's our goal to educate internet users about online threats and teach them to identify signs of suspicious activity."

In "The Real Safety Guide to Beating Cybercrime," readers discover:

120 tips, tricks and tactics for stopping cybercriminals The most common online fraud today and how to avoid it 12 strategies for safe online shopping Seven tips to prevent online stalking 14 steps for mending credit and financial history after identity theft How to recognize phishing and pharming scams Which companies and organizations need to be contacted when identity theft occurs How to recognize a "spoof" site

For every sale of "The Real Safety Guide to Beating Cybercrime," Truth Publishing is donating 50% of net proceeds to local law enforcement to help purchase equipment, training, and public safety programs.

This informative guide is available as a softcover or downloadable book at http://www. truthpublishing. com/RSGCybercrime. html (http://www. truthpublishing. com/RSGCybercrime. html).

About Truth Publishing

Truth Publishing is dedicated to a mission of public service through the creation and distribution of educational materials covering natural health, wellness, environmental responsibility, and other topics important to people everywhere. Articles and commentary are published at www. newstarget. com, and books and interviews are published at www. truthpublishing. com.

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Learn How To Apply Professional Makeup With "Professional Makeup Techniques for Asian Women"

2011-11-04T03:59:00.000-07:00

Learn How To Apply Professional Makeup With "Professional Makeup Techniques for Asian Women"

Learn professional makeup application techniques, including makeup for Asian, Black and Caucasian women with this new DVD series from Aesthetic VideoSource.

West Jordan, UT (Vocus) August 18, 2009

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In Professional Makeup Techniques for Asian Women, professional Hollywood makeup artist, Melvone Farrell – who has international media and film experience spanning 20 years – shows you techniques and tips for applying makeup on women of Asian heritage. Featuring three models, Melvone demonstrates how to apply makeup (http://www. videoshelf. com/how_to_apply_makeup. html) to provide natural day makeup, sophisticated evening looks, and amped-up glamour, with makeup looks that build on one another.

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“I enjoy not only the sensuous and aesthetic beauty of applying makeup, but also knowing what a client is looking for and helping them achieve their desired look,” says Melvone.

With a prestigious roster of clients, Melvone Farrell is known for her minimalist approach to makeup and her signature eyebrows. Beauty comes alive with a touch of her brush, as she's known for creating radiant, effortlessly chic looks that appear to glow from within. She has been praised by highly-acclaimed photographers and directors, and her distinctive work can be found in the pages of publications such as Entertainment Weekly, Elle Italia, Marie Claire and People Magazine, and in commercials for Vidal Sassoon, Jaguar, Nike, and Coca-Cola. Her impressive resume and portfolio can be viewed at www. melvonemakeup. com.

“Melvone uses unusual color combinations to transform her models into works of art,” says Shirley Erickson Gorospe, president of Aesthetic VideoSource. "And her techniques are flawless.”

Aesthetic VideoSource produces and distributes detailed, comprehensive health and spa instructional DVDs, so anyone – with or without prior experience – can properly perform the procedures shown. Aesthetic VideoSource is the forerunner in educational media distribution, with award-winning DVDs and an always-expanding list of offerings to meet the spa and beauty industry’s needs.

Contact Info – Professional Makeup Techniques for Asian Women (1Hr. 15 Min.) can be ordered for $44.95 plus shipping, by calling 1-800-414-2434 or visiting www. VideoShelf. com. The complete Professional Makeup Techniques DVD set, including techniques for Black and Caucasian women, can be purchased for $108.00, at a savings of 20%.

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Serendio Announces SaaS-based Customer Experience Analytics (CxA) Solution

2011-11-03T13:50:00.000-07:00

Serendio Announces SaaS-based Customer Experience Analytics (CxA) Solution

Market Research and Customer Care firms now have access to an on-demand Text Analytics platform to derive actionable insights from all forms of qualitative customer feedback

Santa Clara, CA (PRWEB) March 10, 2010

Serendio, a leading provider of Text Mining software products and solutions, announces the general availability of their Customer Experience Analytics (CxA) solution under a SaaS model. This offering, targeting Market Researchers and Customer Care organizations, is designed to bring together social media content, and other forms of insightful unstructured content - emails, call center narratives, and qualitative surveys, for a holistic 360 degree analysis of the consumer voice.

CxA was built on top of Serendio's flagship Text Analytics platform - DisKoveror, thus leveraging natural language processing and advanced statistical/linguistic techniques for deeper analysis of qualitative content.

CxA highlights include:
Aggregate and Analyze Customer Feedback From Any Listening post Aggregate and analyze user generated content from social media and qualitative text comments from internal interaction channels. Extract structured attributes such as author, source, demographics, date, web analytics, behavioral or transactional data from any interaction channel for deeper drill down. With an in-built Smart Connector framework, content harvesting is easily extended to subscription sources, emails, call center narratives, social media or any source that requires specialized programming to access them.

Business Taxonomy Support For Deeper And Precise Analysis With comprehensive taxonomies and dictionaries specific to Retail, Banking, Healthcare, Telecom and many more available out-of-the-box, CxA allows analysts to go far beyond the general keyword-driven monitoring and analysis platforms. With support for a hierarchical brand/product/service and feature catalog, CxA provides detailed analysis of the customer's needs, wants and perceptions at various levels. Brand and product managers can leverage the brand/product/feature sentiments to improve branding and product innovation. Customer care analysts can do root cause analysis and be better prepared for emerging issues.

Topic Analysis CxA's classification engine helps in the automatic identification of key topics and themes from the conversations around the business, brand and products. Thus key concerns of consumers can be unearthed without requiring the usage of formal surveys or panels. Topic Analysis allows researchers to uncover trends that are emerging within and among conversations thus allowing for early insights into customer wants and needs.

Flexible Delivery and Configuration Options - A rich, user-friendly portal for rapid and easy viewing of the analytical results with drill down to the individual verbatim
- Data feeds which deliver the analytic results in CSV files, databases for additional processing, analysis or 3rd party application integration
- Can be configured for a long-term subscription or in a short, project mode.

"The benefits of a robust Text Analytics platform though well understood by Market Researchers and Customer Care professionals, adoption of such technology was poor, primarily because of the cost and resources required to deploy this. Our SaaS offering makes it quick and easy to leverage the power of text analytics for understanding the customer voice. Market Researchers absolutely love our offering as they now have a simple and easy way to establish an always-on focus group by connecting to social media and analyze the conversation. Customer care professionals use CxA to correlate findings in social media with their internal call center narratives amongst other things," said Ravi Condamoor, Founder and CEO of Serendio Inc.

For a demo and pricing, contact sales (at) serendio (dot) com

About Serendio
Serendio offers a gamut of SaaS enabled Text analytics products and solutions designed to transform all forms of unstructured content to insights and intelligence thus improving business effectiveness. Serendio is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. For more information visit, www. serendio. com.

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HealthInsuranceFinders. com Connects Health Insurance Shoppers with Local Brokers

2011-11-03T06:47:00.000-07:00

HealthInsuranceFinders. com Connects Health Insurance Shoppers with Local Brokers

HealthInsuranceFinders. com has expanded its pool of quality agents to help match consumers looking for health insurance.

Redlands, California (Vocus) August 7, 2008

HealthInsuranceFinders. com (HIF) has long been the web’s preeminent source for consumers researching and shopping for their health insurance (http://www. healthinsurancefinders. com/) needs, and has recently expanded its pool of quality agents to help match consumers looking for health insurance. The directory of health insurance companies and agents found on HIF is powered by Brokers Web (http://www. brokersweb. com/), which provides online marketing solutions to a large network of insurance brokers, quote referral services, and other partner sites. HIF connects consumers searching for individual and family, small business, student, short-term, dental, and Medicare supplemental health insurance (http://www. healthinsurancefinders. com/medicare-supplemental/) policies with the local agents and brokerages in their area. If you are searching for health or medical insurance, chances are HIF will have results matching your needs.

With employers reducing their group medical insurance benefits or eliminating them altogether, individuals are forced to the Internet to search and research health insurance options that are affordable and can effectively provide health care coverage for themselves or their entire family. This can be a daunting task without the guidance of a certified licensed agent. The various providers, health plans, deductibles, and healthcare networks may overwhelm a shopper. “We recommend consumers talk with an agent or brokerage to assist them with understanding the options available,” said Todd Faucher, VP of Operations at Brokers Web. “Co-pays, premiums, deductibles, and pre-existing medical conditions are just a few considerations that may affect coverage or plan availability. To determine an effective policy, it is a best practice to consult a trained professional that deals with these issues on a daily basis.”

HIF provides a list of health insurance resources and companies available in your local area. With direct access to a large network of the agents, brokerages, and partner websites, most all of your options can be explored through the resources and contacts provided. There is also a wealth of consumer information and tutorials on selecting a health insurance policy that meets your needs. Selecting the right agent to guide you through the process is equally important.

In these economic times, you want to maximize the coverage for the lease possible cost. You want a plan that will cover you in the worst-case scenario.

For more information, please visit: www. HealthInsuranceFinders. com

Contact:
Quang Nguyen
Public Relations
877-887-5267

About HealthInsuranceFinders. com
HealthInsuranceFinders. com is a medical insurance hub dedicated to providing resources that help consumers find and make educated choices about health insurance. The site offers an impressive library of resources as well as a marketplace to help connect consumers with the best and most affordable health insurance plans in their state.

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Fighting Back Against Healthcare Infections and Superbugs

2011-11-03T01:38:00.000-07:00

Fighting Back Against Healthcare Infections and Superbugs

The best way to reduce the occurrences of hospital and healthcare associated infections is to ensure that staff have been adequately trained. In-house training using BVS products offers this solution in the most effective and efficient way.

(PRWEB) July 1, 2005

The UK's Department of Health and Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) has announced this week that it is going to begin auditing residential Care Homes for Infection Control problems as part of the response to the growing problem of healthcare associated infections such as MRSA. Jane Kennedy, the minister in charge of infection control measures, warned it was ÂeveryoneÂs businessÂ to improve standards.

The UKÂs Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety has identified that one of the key ways to win the fight against healthcare associated infections is to ensure that healthcare workers improve their ongoing professional training. But managers can never be sure that their staff have been trained in best practice without sending them individually on expensive training courses.

The answer, according to Paul Neville, Learning Development Manager of BVS Training Ltd, is to use an in-house training model: ÂTraining in-house with our videos is flexible, professional, and effective and also offers the benefits of reduced disruption of rotas and overall value for moneyÂ.

BVS, leveraging the experience they have gained in producing training solutions for the care sector, has added to its range of infection control products by launching three new training resources on infection control for the community and hospital settings.

Using the BVS videos and the accompanying question and answer sheets and case studies, learning points are clearly demonstrated. Managers can then be satisfied that staff have understood all the learning points conveyed. It is then up to managers to ensure that staff are applying the training in practice. Should managers identify the need to revisit some of that training this is easily achieved by having short refresher sessions.

ÂOur products are designed to ensure healthcare standards are improved through improving the skills of staff. With our infection control titles it is the community as a whole that is improvedÂ said BVS Managing Director Luke Bond.

For additional information visit http://www. bvs. co. uk (http://www. bvs. co. uk).

About BVS Training Limited:

BVS have been supplying the care industry in the UK with training resources since 1999. Following success in the care home and domiciliary care sectors they have recently launched products into both Childcare and Hospital sectors.

For more information or images please contact:

Zoe Farrell

0845 644 2878

Email: info@bvs. co. uk

Website: http://www. bvs. co. uk (http://www. bvs. co. uk)

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New Product Goes Live At WellStar Health System

2011-11-02T15:04:00.000-07:00

New Product Goes Live At WellStar Health System

(PRWEB) November 23, 2000

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Sandra Lucius, RN, MSN for The KRC Group, Inc.

Nancy Kemp for WellStar Health System

DATE:

November 20, 2000

HEADLINE: The KRC Group, Inc. and WellStar Health System Announce The Completion and Implementation of iCaremanagerÂ®

BODY: The completion of development and implementation of iCaremanager was announced by The KRC Group, Inc. and The WellStar Health System today in Marietta, Georgia.

In development for the last year, iCaremanager is a comprehensive Disease Specific - Case Management Product allowing the professional staff to perform those tasks of patient management ranging from initial assessment, treatment compliance through discharge. While the delivery platform for WellStar is based on their unique intranet system, the product may be delivered to any healthcare organization using the rapidly emerging Application Service Provider (ASP) model. With either delivery mode, the professional caregiver may access and update key patient information and case management standards anywhere there is access to the internet through a web browsers.

Sandra Lucius, RN, MSN, The KRC GroupÂs President and COO says that, Â WellStar had been utilizing a very successful, self developed High Risk Disease - Case Management application for a number of years. We saw incredible potential to both web enable a product for them, and then take it to the market place in order to meet the difficult market demands of todayÂs managed care market place.Â

ÂIn a time of limited resources and declining reimbursements for services, the healthcare industry continues to search for new ways to improve efficiency, quality and effectiveness.Â, according to Larry Haldeman, MD, Executive Vice President of Medical Management of WellStar Health System. ÂThis application has assisted our efforts to aggressively manage these high risk population with success.Â

According to Bill Rogers, The KRC GroupÂs Chief Technical Officer, ÂOur development objective was to build a product that would bring the latest technologies to the case management arena, while allowing the healthcare professional to use those technologies in a very intuitive manner. We believe we have successfully accomplished that objective.Â

Tricia Hart, BSN, RN, WellStarÂs Care Coordination Manager says, ÂiCaremanager allows tracking of staff productivity on a minute to minute basis, provides quick and easy access of patient information and the integration of all of our case management programs.Â

The KRC Group, Inc., headquartered in Marietta, Ga., provides healthcare software products, custom programming and consulting services.

WellStar Health System is a community-owned and operated network including Cobb, Douglas, Kennestone, Paulding and Windy Hill hospitals; WellStar Physicians Group; Medical Centers; Neighborhood Healthcare Centers; Health Place; Homecare; Hospice; Atherton Place; and WellStar Foundation.

For More Information Contact: Sandra Lucius, RN, MSN, The KRC Group, Inc., 678.488.4357 or sandra. lucius@icaremanager. com or

Nancy Kemp, Director Medical Management, WellStar Health System, 770.792.5440 or nancy. kemp@wellstar. org.

Local Fitness Center Team Contributes to Cancer Cure

2011-11-02T07:51:00.000-07:00

Local Fitness Center Team Contributes to Cancer Cure

Motivations Training Facility has opened it’s doors to the community in preparation for the Relay for Life Walk on June 2, 2006. Motivations announced today it has become the first fitness center in the county recognized as a participant in the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life Team Program.

BETHLEHEM, PA (PRWEB) April 24, 2006

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life National Corporate Team Program encourages companies to form teams across the nation to support the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.

"We are pleased to be part of such a worthy cause," said Aaron Behrens, Owner of Motivations Training Facility. Through this relationship with the American Cancer Society and its other Relay National Team Program participants, we are committed to actively participate in the fight against cancer. This is an issue that hits close to home for me. Both my parents have had cancer and they are both in remission”.

Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature activity and plays a key role in meeting the Society's mission to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. Since Relay began in 1985, teams across the country have joined together to walk or run laps throughout an entire night to honor those lost to the disease, celebrate those who have survived, and heighten awareness of cancer prevention and early detection. In 2005, 16 corporations raised nearly $6 million through the Relay For Life National Corporate Team Program.

"The Society is grateful for Motivations participation in the Relay For Life Team Program," said Sally West Brooks, chairman of the American Cancer Society National Board of Directors. "When these companies and their employees support the American Cancer Society through Relay, they empower us to make a real difference in the lives of every American facing cancer - and to make significant strides toward a future in which the disease no longer threatens the people we love."

Relay for Life is a great cause for the American Cancer Society to help support the fight against cancer. Relay for Life is a 24 hour fund raising walk where members of the team walk the running track for the 24 hours. “I have met many people in my years who have been touched in some form or another by cancer. It is important to me to help my community and those who suffer from cancer” said Behrens. You can help Motivations Training Facility raise money for this great cause by becoming a member of our Relay for Life team or you can buy a luminary bag for $10.00 in memory of or in honor of someone with cancer. Everyone is asked to make a donation to Motivations Training Facility Relay for Life team at 57 South Commerce Way Suite 140 Bethlehem, PA 18017.

To Find out more about Motivations Team log on to www. MotivationsTF. com/Relay (http://www. MotivationsTF. com/Relay )

About Motivations Training Facility

We invite you to come and visit our facility located at 57 South Commerce Way Suite 140, Bethlehem, PA and consider enrolling in one of our outstanding programs such as, PERSONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS, Full Health Club amenities, Body Sculpting, Spinning, YOUTH FITNESS PROGRAMS and much more. Motivations Training Facility offers some of the most advanced fitness equipment in our area. We provide only the finest exercise apparatus, friendly attentive service, all in our luxurious fitness center. Our goal is to provide a refreshingly positive workout experience and change the way people view health clubs. Please visit www. MotivationsTF. com

Or call 610-882-3710

About American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life

Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times. Visit the website for more info… http://www. cancer. org/docroot/par/content/PAR_1_Relay_For_Life. asp (http://www. cancer. org/docroot/par/content/PAR_1_Relay_For_Life. asp)

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Morbidly Obese Lose Hundreds of Pounds, Gain New Mentality at Live-In Fitness Retreat

2011-11-01T05:13:00.000-07:00

Morbidly Obese Lose Hundreds of Pounds, Gain New Mentality at Live-In Fitness Retreat

Live-In Fitness Enterprise, an all-inclusive weight-loss retreat set outside of Los Angeles, has helped severely obese individuals to change their lifestyle and drop hundreds of necessary pounds.

Los Angeles, CA (Vocus) May 13, 2009

A recent study indicates that morbidly obese Americans are sedentary 99 percent of the day. In an attempt to regain an active lifestyle, many turn to surgical procedures such as gastric bypass, but are either worried about the risks involved or rejected as insurance companies have tightened the requirements of candidacy.

Live-In Fitness Enterprise, an all-inclusive weight-loss retreat set outside of Los Angeles, has helped severely obese individuals to change their lifestyle and drop hundreds of necessary pounds. Many times dealing with individuals who have tried various weight loss techniques without success, or at other times preparing clients for life altering surgeries, L. I.F. E. has a near 100% success rate, with virtually every client achieving success with L. I.F. E's multi-tiered approach and 24/7 premise. In the realm of NBC's "The Biggest Loser," L. I.F. E's retreat formula takes a 3-pronged approach at the mental, emotional, and physical aspects to weight-loss.

L. I.F. E. was created 7 years ago by Eric Viscovicz, a reformed binge-eater turned industry veteran committed to improving the quality of life for severely overweight individuals. With firsthand experience, and 7 health-related certifications, and an extensive list of transformed clients, Viskovicz understands the often-neglected mental behavior that typically hinders weight-loss. Viscovicz created L. I.F. E. because he saw an astounding need for clients to remove themselves from their toxic environment in order to develop the habits necessary to maintain a weight-loss (defined as 50 percent or more of excess body weight).

Upon arrival at L. I.F. E's ocean-side facility in Marina Del Rey, clients are provided with state-of-the-art equipment and world-class nutritionists, trainers, chefs and clinical therapists, all readily available at all hours. After undergoing several goal-planning sessions and physical health assessments utilizing the hydrostatic body fat tank; and the VO2max calculator, a daily itinerary is planned incorporating a tailored meal plan, workout schedule, weight-loss counseling, grocery shopping trips, cooking lessons, physical therapy, massages and motivational speeches.

L. I.F. E's exercise options present a fresh and diverse array of work-outs from kayaking to spinning to yoga, allowing clients to discover the form of exercise that is most enjoyable, and therefore sustainable.

L. I.F. E's supportive environment ensures clients will achieve and sustain their goal weight from a new attitude and healthy habits. Viskovicz reveals, "At the end of the retreat, clients feel so empowered by what they've done, they continue on with the healthy habits, which is the key to lasting weight loss." He continues, "Clients now qualify for surgery, but the self-esteem instilled from this retreat is life-altering in the sense that clients truly believe they can maintain the healthy weight."

Clients interested in the Live-In Fitness retreat can get more information by visiting L. I.F. E's website at www. liveinfitnessenterprise. com].

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Houston Real Estate Rides the Fence, While Nation Shifts To Buyer's Market

2011-10-31T20:39:00.000-07:00

Houston Real Estate Rides the Fence, While Nation Shifts To Buyer's Market

It would seem impossible for a real estate market to be good for both buyers and sellers, but Houston uniquely holds that honor. As sales flatten or even decline nationally, Houston enters the summer buying and selling season showing signs of healthy sales and price records, which means that those selling homes and those buying homes enjoy a market that is affordable and increasingly profitable.

Sugar Land, TX (PRWEB) June 2, 2006

Total property sales for the month totaled 7,053, which was a 5.1 percent increase over April 2005. Properties sold during the month reached a total of more than $1.3 billion, a 9.6 percent increase compared to last year’s nearly $1.2 billion in April sales. Additionally, the median home price for a single-family home reached $147,000, and the average home price rose to $196,630, both increases from last year of 6.9 and 5.2 percent, respectively. Both the median and average sales prices were all-time records for the Houston market.

“It is times like these that we feel fortunate to work in real estate in the greater Houston area, with our continued growth and affordable market that mean ‘slow and steady wins the race’ in real estate transactions and satisfaction,” said Lorraine Abercrombie, HAR Chair and Marketing Director for Greenwood King Properties. “It is great to work in an environment in which sellers can get the best price our market has to bear and buyers can choose from a variety of affordable inventory.”

April Monthly Market Comparison

All listing categories combined, Houston’s overall housing market in April saw increases in most categories, including total property sales, average sales price, median sales price, and overall total dollar volume on a year-over-year basis.

The number of available homes (active listings) at the end of April was 44,144 properties, which was a decrease of 3.8 percent versus last April and the fifth consecutive month with a year-over-year decline. The figure was an increase of approximately 550 properties from last month though, which shows there are still plenty of available homes for purchase.

Month-end pending sales – those listings expected to close within the next 30 days – reached 5,043, which was down 1.9 percent from last year, and signals a slightly less busy May for sales. The months inventory of single-family homes for April came in at 5.3 months. This statistic signals more of a seller’s market and also shows that demand is more than keeping up with the available supply of homes, as displayed by April reporting the 18th consecutive decline in year-over-year months inventory figures.

All Categories April 2005 April 2006 Percent Change

Total property sales 6,708 7,053 +5.1%

Total dollar volume $1,188,392,600 $1,302,945,928 +9.6%

Average single-family sales price $186,845 $196,630 +5.2%

Median single-family sales price $137,500 $147,000 +6.9%

Active listings 44,144 42,480 -3.8%

Pending sales 5,141 5,043 -1.9%

Months inventory* 6.2 5.3 -14.0%

Months inventory estimates the number of months it will take to deplete current active inventory based on the prior 12 months sales activity. This figure is representative of the single-family homes market.

Single-family Homes Update

The overall median price of single-family homes reached a record for the month of April at $147,000, which was an increase of 6.9 percent compared to the prior year, and the average sales price for single-family homes was $196,630 during April, which was up 5.2 percent versus the same period last year. The median is a typical market price where half of the homes sold for more and half sold for less than that figure.

Houston’s current median price of $147,000, while an all-time record for the Houston market, is 32.4 percent less than the national median price, which reached $217,300 in March, according to statistics released by the National Association of REALTORS®. These data continue to show the tremendous value and lower cost of living afforded to Houstonians.

Additionally, total sales for single-family homes in Houston continued its streak of year-over-year increases, marking 27 consecutive months that sales have been higher than the same month of the previous year. For April 2006, single-family home sales increased by 3.3 percent to 5,721, up from last year’s 5,537. April 2006 sales decreased on a month-over-month basis, after March’s unusually early strength, and reflect the more controlled growth that has been seen in this market for the last few years.

HAR is now also reporting existing home statistics for the single-family home segment of the real estate market. For the month of April 2006, existing single-family home sales totaled 4,904, which was a 3.8 percent increase from April 2005. The median sales price for existing homes in the Houston area was $139,900, an increase of 7.7 percent compared to the same period last year. The average sales price for the month of $182,764 was an increase of 3.7 percent from last year’s level.

Townhouse/Condo Update

The overall median price in the townhouse/condo segment in Houston was up 7.3 percent for April, with the median sales price for the month being $118,000. The average sales price for which a townhouse or condo sold in the greater Houston area was $145,953 in April 2006, which was a scant 0.3 percent increase from the same month last year.

Additionally, the number of townhouses and condos that sold in April increased substantially compared to last year’s sales, with 694 units being sold last month, versus 601 properties in April 2005, or a 15.5 percent increase in year-over-year sales.

Houston Real Estate Milestones in April

Reached the all-time highest average sales price for single-family homes.

Marked the all-time highest median sales price for single-family homes.

Marked the highest dollar volume of sales in the month of April.

Recorded the highest number of single-family homes sold in the month of April.

The computerized Multiple Listing Service of the Houston Association of REALTORS® includes residential properties and new homes listed by 22,000 REALTORS throughout Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery counties, as well as parts of Brazoria, Galveston, Waller and Wharton counties. Residential home sales statistics as well as listing information for about 43,000 properties can be found on the Internet at http://www. har. com (http://www. har. com).

The information published and disseminated to the HAR Multiple Listing Services is communicated verbatim, without change by Multiple Listing Services, as filed by MLS participants.

The MLS does not verify the information provided and disclaims any responsibility for its accuracy. All data is preliminary and subject to change. Monthly sales figures reported since November 1998 includes a statistical estimation to account for late entries. Twelve-month totals may vary from actual end-of-year figures. (Single-family detached homes were broken out separately in monthly figures beginning February 1988.)

Founded in 1918, the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR) is a 23,000-member organization of real estate professionals engaged in every aspect of the industry, including residential and commercial sales and leasing, appraisal, property management and counseling. It is the largest individual membership trade association in Houston, as well as the second largest local association/board of REALTORS® in the United States.

Xinify Delivers Greater Time to Value with the New Software-as-a-Service Option for CA Clarity PPM

2011-10-31T02:32:00.000-07:00

Xinify Delivers Greater Time to Value with the New Software-as-a-Service Option for CA Clarity PPM

San Ramon, CA (PRWEB) January 19, 2009

Xinify Technologies, Inc. announces the availability of licenses for CA Clarity PPM On Demand, the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model of the award-winning, market-leading project and portfolio management (PPM) solution, CA Clarity PPM. Businesses of all sizes and maturity now have a flexible option for increasing IT governance, and Xinify, CA's #1 preferred partner and a reseller of CA Clarity PPM, has an extensive success record, delivering implementations to more than 150 customers worldwide, in industries that include finance, health care, retail, entertainment, and automotives.

CIOs and executives can "buy once and buy best," trusting their portfolio, demand, and project management processes to a field-proven, scalable, robust solution and to Xinify's team of experts, who are ready to see the installation of Clarity PPM on Demand through to configuration. Organizations having immediate needs can deploy a streamlined application with the capacity to expand and meet new demands of growth and an ever-changing marketplace. Mature organizations with established business processes can configure Clarity PPM's broadest functionality faster and with lower immediate cost, by relying on Xinify's deep deployment expertise and CA's state-of-the-art hosting capabilities.

CA Clarity PPM On Demand offers cost savings and faster time to value. The SaaS model also frees up precious IT resources and decreases the risk in greater infrastructure investments. Customers significantly reduce the cost of ownership, for example, by eliminating software and hardware investments and by avoiding outlays for upgrades. Faster and easier deployment results from maintenance by certified resources; 24x7 phone and email support and monitoring; disaster recovery that requires no action by the customer. Data security is guaranteed by LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol); configurable password strengths, as well as expiration and lockout capabilities; world-class data centers having 24x7 internal and external surveillance; and weekly third-party vulnerability assessments.

"CA Clarity PPM On Demand is another example of how CA Enterprise IT Management solutions, and Xinify's Expert PPM Services help organizations drive business value from IT and effectively improve IT economics," said Bob Schwartz, Vice President of Channel Sales, Xinify Technologies. "Xinify looks forward to helping our valued customers respond more quickly and efficiently to changing conditions and capitalize on emerging business opportunities with CA Clarity On Demand."

About Xinify Technologies

Xinify Technologies Inc. is a leading IT solutions provider serving the IT Governance market across three primary practice areas: Project Portfolio Management, IT Service Management, and Enterprise Application Integration. Founded in 2003, Xinify provides a one-stop shop for people, process, and technology. The company provides organizational agility, depth of domain expertise, and breadth of service to help customers maximize their investments and mitigate their risks. The success of more than 125 global blue chip customers proves Xinify's market leadership with its value-driven ITG 360 methodologies and processes. Xinify's 360-degree approach spans strategic consulting, product implementation and integration, proprietary products and tools, deep functional and technical training, offshore development, and outsourced professional staffing. Xinify operates offices across the U. S. and internationally in Mexico, India, and the United Kingdom.

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Kirk Communications Launches a New Web Site for Make-A-Messterpiece

2011-10-30T08:52:00.000-07:00

Kirk Communications Launches a New Web Site for Make-A-Messterpiece

Kirk Communications (http://www. kirkcommunications. com), a leading global provider of integrated marketing solutions, today announced the launch of a new Web site for Make-A-Messterpiece (http://www. makeamessterpiece. com), a creative studio designed to inspire children.

Portsmouth, NH (PRWEB) November 2, 2010

The company came to Kirk Communications with an existing design, and a need for a website that was easy to use. It was important that all information be accessible and easy to find since the primary visitor to the website is a busy parent or child. The end result is a site that fully integrates with a Content Management System (CMS) and showcases the numerous activities and options available at Make-A-Messterpiece. A calendar page shows events for a three month time period, and features three main events on the home page. The use of CMS makes these events completely editable for the staff of Make-A-Messterpiece.

"The team at Kirk Communications fully understood the unique needs of our website," says Sarah-Marie Cole, Account Executive at Gigunda Group Inc. "Their technical expertise allowed for a final website that is easy to use for not only our clients, but also our staff," explains Cole.

About Kirk Communications
With offices in Portsmouth, N. H., Luxembourg and New Delhi, India, Kirk Communications is a global provider of integrated marketing solutions including social media programs, public relations, Web site design and development, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay per Click (PPC) analytics and advanced 3D animation. The company shares its philosophy, based on a focused commitment to strategic and tactical corporate communications, with clients across a broad range of vertical markets including technology, financial services and healthcare. Kirk Communications offers an extensive suite of state-of-the-art SEO and PPC analytics, that, in conjunction with innovative message development, helps its customers refine their brand, increase visibility and stay ahead of their competitors. Kirk Communications counts among its clients Ipswitch, Inc., IDG, JungleTorch, Optimize Interactive, SDL Structured Content Delivery division, Atlantic Plastic Surgery Center, SeaNet Technologies and Animetrics. For more information, please visit us on the web at http://www. kirkcommunications. com.

About Make-A-Messterpiece
Make-A-Messterpiece, a creative studio designed for children ages 0-12 wanted to inspire creativity by emphasizing that messes should not be avoided, but rather, embraced and cultivated. Six main creative stations touch on a variety of mediums, sensory building skills, and educational benefits. The studio space was built to accommodate large groups and school trips, and offers several different membership options. A lounge for parents to relax features free WIFI and closed circuit TV's of each activity area. For more information please visit them online at http://www. makeamessterpiece. com

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OrderMotion Announces Latest Version of its Market Leading On-Demand Direct Commerce Solution

2011-10-29T23:03:00.000-07:00

OrderMotion Announces Latest Version of its Market Leading On-Demand Direct Commerce Solution

The 9.0 SaaS platform provides new eBay integration and warehouse expansion, enabling online retailers and multi-channel merchants to significantly increase sales productivity.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) June 4, 2007

OrderMotion, Inc., an award-winning provider of an on-demand direct commerce solution for multi-channel merchants, online retailers and direct marketers has announced the release of OrderMotion version 9.0. Version 9.0 is a major enhancement from previous versions, and follows along with OrderMotion's promise to provide timely releases of high quality, community-driven software services that are fully configurable and continuously upgraded.

As the largest upgrade in OrderMotion's 10-year history, version 9.0 has a broad functional scope and is designed to address the needs of the OrderMotion merchant community. In addition, OrderMotion has reinforced its commitment to this community by sponsoring new events and extensive training webinars, as well as the new "OrderMotion Idea Exchange" that will enable future enhancements to the support interface, and a host of additional tools to assist the business owner in taking full advantage of the many benefits of OrderMotion 9.0.

"With this new version 9.0, we feel that we have really taken our customers' interests to heart and have incorporated many in-demand innovations into the new functionality," said Donny Askin, CEO, OrderMotion. "With several new features such as eBay integration and expanded warehouse features, our customers now have the ability to take their sales to the next level by increasing their revenue channels and gaining tighter coordination of all accounting and customer reporting. This is but the beginning of more community focused development."

New Features in OrderMotion 9.0 Include:

EBay Integration
With this enhancement, OrderMotion now provides the ability to post items to eBay USA or Canada. eBay orders can be seamlessly processed through OrderMotion and the new Auction Management feature will enable merchants to post, revise, re-list and cancel an auction directly from the OrderMotion application. Auction analytics also provide the capability to analyze auction results from both an order and buyer perspective.

Warehousing Expansion
Improved location management provides the ability to associate an item with multiple locations in a merchant's warehouse and to manage the movement of an item between its pick location and other secondary locations; while maintaining complete visibility into stock levels, whether salable or non-salable. The new auto-replenishment process will automatically replenish the primary location based on demand and quantity on hand, producing a Replenish Report.

Taxation Enhancement
OrderMotion now enables its customers to assign more flexible taxation rules to manage complex compliance regulations such as item-level exemptions, tax events and luxury taxes. Tax amounts are recorded at a more granular level down to the jurisdiction (federal, state, county and/or city) for improved financial tracking and tax reporting.

Accounting Fundamentals
OrderMotion has greatly expanded the accounting capability in the application to enable merchants to easily post, track, audit and summarize the financial transactions processed through the OrderMotion application. OrderMotion supports this capability with a flexible financial period close process, basic financial reporting and the ability to extract into Microsoft Excel to upload your information to an external general ledger system.

Merchandising Reports
OrderMotion has delivered enhanced key merchandising reports. These reports give the user the ability to analyze product performance by various methods in order to determine what items to reorder and how much of an item to reorder based on order volume and seasonality. The three reports that are to be delivered to reflect different capabilities and views of product performance are:
Retail Hierarchy Gross Margin Report Buyer's Report

New OrderMotion User Experience
The entire User Interface has had an upgrade, including the color and layout of Smart Labels, forms and reports. OrderMotion 9.0 introduces a number of new interface elements, updated colors and fonts, and streamlined screens and forms. The new UI is the foundation for further interface enhancement planned for the near future.

"We're on our ninth version of the OrderMotion platform and find that this version provides further enhancements that will enable us to streamline our core business operations even more," said Neil Kugelman, CEO of e-commerce jeweler, Goldspeed. com. "In addition to an improved user interface, the new accounting functions of 9.0 are informative and detailed, speeding up our bookkeeping functionality significantly and providing easy access to granular information which enables us to make more informative decisions. Additionally, the new buyers' reports allow us to make more prudent inventory forecasting determinations now that we are able to easily track sales and costs of precious goods from our 50+ manufacturers and distributors. With over 20,000 jewelry items on line, this is a critical element in the jewelry business. With OrderMotion, we have been able to gain significant traction across all of our sites, Goldspeed. com, TrueBling. com and Presora. com."

About OrderMotion
OrderMotion, with offices in Boston, New York and Toronto, provides an on-demand direct commerce solution for e/businesses, direct marketers and multi-channel retailers. The company's software service enables merchants to easily process customer orders for multiple brands, from any channel, without costly, up-front investments in staff, software and infrastructure. OrderMotion has supported the growth of over 1000 brands, including Ronco, Zabar's, Wolfgang Puck, Goldspeed. com, Warrior Custom Golf, Sundance Spas, e-Diamonds, Healthy Pets, Metro Kitchens, NapaStyle and more. For more information about OrderMotion, please visit http://www. ordermotion. com (http://www. ordermotion. com).

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Advanced Protein Centre of The Hospital for Sick Children Adopts Genedata Expressionist for Mass Spectrometry

2011-10-29T21:26:00.000-07:00

Advanced Protein Centre of The Hospital for Sick Children Adopts Genedata Expressionist for Mass Spectrometry

Mass Spectrometry Facility uses Genedata Expressionist for label-free quantitation of raw data files in the identification of trace cancer biomarkers – solution will be shown at HUPO 2010.

Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) September 20, 2010

Genedata, a leading provider of advanced software solutions for drug discovery and life science research, today announced the Mass Spectrometry Facility of the Advanced Protein Centre at the Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto) is using Genedata Expressionist® (http://www. genedata. com/products/expressionist/modules/refiner-ms. html). The system is an enterprise solution for Mass Spectrometry (MS)-based biomarker discovery, data processing, and sophisticated statistical analysis. Capable of handling large-volume data sets, it features an annotation framework, and advanced spectrum and chromatogram visualizers. Genedata will demonstrate Genedata Expressionist at the HUPO 9th Annual World Conference (September 19 – 23; Booth 52).

“A large part of our business is cancer biomarker identification (http://www. genedata. com/resources/press-release-archive/press-releases/article/genedata-expressionist-statistical-tests-kopie-1.html? tx_ttnewsbackPid=82&tx_ttnewspS=1238609264&cHash=db29acd92e=1238609264&cHash=db29acd92e) and we want to offer label-free proteomics to our research community,” said Paul Taylor, manager of the Advanced Protein Centre. “We methodically researched all available options from vendor-specific to Open Source solutions and none compared to Genedata Expressionist’s analytic and visualization capabilities for MS. Most other solutions are for small machines and make far too many compromises, eliminating lots of data on first-pass filtering. Being able to quantify very small signals allows us to dig deeper into the proteome, which expands the potential biomarker list. Genedata Expressionist doesn’t filter out data. It analyzes all the data, easily handling tens to hundreds of 300- to 400- megabytes raw data files. Bottom line – Genedata got the math right. The underlying algorithms work in Genedata Expressionist to give us automated label-free quantitation.”

Eye-opening Visualization
While the Advanced Protein Centre is using Genedata Expressionist, including the new Refiner MS module for label-free quantitation, the system also addresses a range of set-ups from simple one-dimensional spectra to complex experiments involving labeled technologies in proteomics, metabolomics, and lipidomics. Genedata Expressionist features direct search engine integration from within workflows for interactive searches with Mascot (used by the Advanced Protein Center), ChemSpider, and HMDB, as well as offline import results from Mascot, SEQUEST, and MetaboCard - without information loss. Combining novel visualization for real-time interactive data quality assessment, Refiner MS uses sophisticated algorithms for intensity and alignment correction, peak detection, quantification, and matching.

“Expressionist visualization is literally eye-opening when looking at data,” continued Taylor. “For example, the 3D plots tell you so much more than the histograms we are accustomed to using and the viewer creates a mega-picture of what is going on. The viewer alone has enabled better quality control, allowing us to modify and improve our methods files. We’re using the Genedata solution to review data with our researchers and other proteomics facilities – it’s fast and intuitive and works as a great stand-alone solution.”

“Label-free proteomic experiments are not easy to analyze and the Advanced Protein Centre (http://www. sickkids. ca/Research/APTC/index. html) is successfully stretching the boundaries in biomarker research,” noted Dr. Othmar Pfannes, CEO of Genedata. “We’re delighted that Genedata Expressionist is contributing to this innovative work. Moreover, the Centre’s adoption of the Genedata Expressionist system validates how Genedata solutions integrate advanced algorithms that align with and support our customer’s specific business processes and workflows.”

About Genedata
Genedata transforms data into intelligence with a portfolio of advanced software solutions for drug discovery and life science research, which spans target, lead and biomarker discovery. Used by a majority of the world’s top 50 pharmaceutical companies and leading research organizations, Genedata Phylosopher®, Genedata Screener®, Genedata Expressionist®, Genedata Analyst™ , and Genedata Selector™ make research data accessible and understandable, enabling scientific discovery that fights disease and improves health worldwide. Founded in 1997, Genedata is privately held, with headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, and offices in Japan, Germany and the US. www. genedata. com.

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Lighting By Jean Opens New Blog to Share Insights & Customer Input

2011-10-29T15:07:00.000-07:00

Lighting By Jean Opens New Blog to Share Insights & Customer Input

Www. LightingByJean. com has opened a new customer-oriented blog at www. LightingByJean. net where store owner Jean Tully can educate her customers on recent styles, trends, and lighting information, as well as gather input from her customers to help improve the quality of her store.

Nanaimo, BC (PRWEB) April 26, 2008

www. LightingByJean. com has opened a new customer-oriented blog at www. LightingByJean. net where store owner Jean Tully can educate her customers on recent styles, trends, and lighting information, as well as gather input from her customers to help improve the quality of her store.

Lighting By Jean is an online retailer of unique lighting fixtures and ceiling fans, providing classic and contemporary styles for Internet customers. Store owner Jean Tully began the site due to the growing demand for her décor expertise and her willingness to expand to new markets. "Lighting has always been a passion of mine, and the site has limitless potential to fulfill my urge to be involved in décor planning," says Jean, whose skills were limited to assisting friends and family until the store opened in late 2007. "I have a good sense of fashion and décor that is reliable, and I have people around me that I consult with."

It is the sharing of this knowledge that interests Jean most, which is why she has recently opened her new blog at www. LightingByJean. net. "I intend to use my blog to concentrate on lighting, but there are so many facets to choosing lighting," she explains. "Effect, health, fun, style, purpose, environmental awareness… there are so many things to be said about lighting. I'll be posting 3 to 5 times a week, so each post will have something exciting and new to say about lighting from sales experts, designers, and personal experience."

The blog will discuss new products of interest, as well as design elements and techniques for saving electricity in wiring. "I add stuff weekly, and I'm right in the process of adding a new category of pendant lights," says Jean. "I recently added the fans. I look through the offerings and choose based on my own experience and sense of style. I chose what I feel is stylish and up-to-date, and also of an affordable price for people who want to be modern and contemporary."

Overall, Jean wants to share her love of lighting and its importance in a home. "I feel that lighting is the finishing touch -- the luxury element that everybody needs and may not be able to afford," she explains. "I'm trying to bridge that gap and provide them with affordable and attractive lighting. I'm particularly interested in contemporary, modern items that are of good quality. I want to meet a whole list of exacting standards I have for my business."

Lighting By Jean is currently offering 15% off all products on the web site until the end of April.

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Skincare Repairs: Preventing Sun Damage with Proper Skin Care

2011-10-29T01:43:00.000-07:00

Skincare Repairs: Preventing Sun Damage with Proper Skin Care

Skincare-News. com offers preventative skincare advice to protect skin from dangerous sun damage.

Rancho Cordova, CA (PRWEB) August 29, 2007

It wasn't all that long ago when women would sunbathe for hours to get that "natural healthy glow." Today, we know that sun exposure leads to wrinkles, sunspots, and leathery skin. Skincare-News. com's latest article, "Can Years of Sun Be Undone," discusses what people can do right now to minimize sun damage and tackle unsightly errors of the past.
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Unfortunately, there is no magical cream to erase prior sun damage, so the best thing anybody can do right now to protect the skin both today and well into the future is to wear sunscreen - every day. The sun's rays are always strong, even on a cloudy day in the middle of winter, so sunscreen should become a daily practice. The importance of sunscreen cannot be overstressed. Over 1 million new cases of skin cancer are expected this year alone!

When sunburn occurs, there are steps that can be taken to reduce the redness, minimize peeling and prevent further sun damage. An aloe-based gel will help sooth red, inflamed skin. Also, products containing lidocaine will ease the pain of the burn. Instead of hot showers, rinse off in lukewarm water, and follow with a gentle body lotion. Finally, wear sunblock religiously in the days that follow to prevent any additional sunburn.

For people with visible sun damage, like freckles or sun spots, there are treatments for face and body that can help fade the discoloration and even out the skin tone. Made with hydroquinone or botanical extracts that lighten pigmentation, these products will help brighten and clarify the skin. It will take at least 30 days to see results of these products, so be patient! Green tea and vitamin C will also help neutralize the effects of the sun, and many skincare products contain these ingredients as well.

Protecting the skin from the sun now means less time and money spent trying to undo damage, so do not underestimate the importance of proper skincare when it comes to the sun!

Skincare-News. com covers all skincare and beauty topics from head to toe. Check out these latest articles:

Skin Cancer Prevention May Lie in Berries
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It is common knowledge that fruits, especially berries, have tons of antioxidants. They're great for the skin and overall health. But prevention against skin cancer? Research out of Ohio State's College of Medicine suggests that black raspberry extract may actually slow down the growth of squamous cell skin cancer.

Bump-Free Bikini
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Brazilian bikini waxes need not be accompanied by redness or bumps. With a little forethought and some great skincare products, ingrown hairs can be thing of the past.

Luscious Lips Without the Lines
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A beautiful smile is usually associated with soft, full lips. However, as people age, the lips lose volume and become thinner. They may be dry and flaky. Even worse, there may be lines or wrinkles on the lips and around the mouth. Many factors can cause these problems, but several treatments are available to keep lips looking and feeling great.

Detox the Smart Skincare Way
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In all regions of the world, a multitude of pollutants such as carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide and chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's) fill the air we breathe, and leave in their wake pore-clogging toxins and free-radicals that eclipse the skin's natural glow and vitality. Performing a detox is an easy and beneficial addition to a regular skincare routine that will help the body rid itself of toxins and pollutants.

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Frequensea Customer Testimonials on VideoEmails Cause Surge in Sales

2011-10-29T01:20:00.000-07:00

Frequensea Customer Testimonials on VideoEmails Cause Surge in Sales

A Global Team of frequensea representatives put together a Website containing VideoTestimonials of extremely satisfied customers.

(PRWEB) December 13, 2005

In a MLM era of clutter and confusion, the most important task a professional networker does is bring a clear product message to their prospects.

The public at large is in a time famine. Today they want fast, clear, concise information regarding a product and an opportunity. And, they especially don’t want to be filled with hype, hopium and empty promises. Sadly, most MLM sites are out of sync with their prospects.

Top Frequensea members have been experiencing a surge in sales when using the healthreunited. com website.

The healthreunited. com site features a 10-minute video interview with Tom Harper, Who discoverd how to bring marine phytoplankton to the world in a whole food ionic tonic. The 21st century super food.

Plus 6 Video Testimonials upto 5 minutes in length, covering Diabetes, Cystic Fibrosis, Downsyndrome/joint pain/dandruff/bad skin, and General well being.

The frequently asked questions were carefully chosen after hundreds of recruiting calls by seasoned and new Frequensea distributors.

With more enhancements in development for frequensea. com, planktonhealth. com healthreunited. com leaders expect to see their sales and sponsoring numbers and checks continue to rise rapidly.

“The proprietary tools and prospecting methods in place now and in development will help insure our team is on the cutting edge of sales and sponsoring effectiveness and time efficiency,”

Building an MLM dynasty today that will pay you residuals for a lifetime is determined by many factors. The most important is the clarity of your prospecting site. What does your product do? Can you tell me without the hype? Does your website look credible? frequensea. com does just that.

We encourage serious Networkers looking for a long-term home with a global team to contact one of our team members.

John Bowyer

Http://www. frequensea. com/TeamGlobal (http://www. frequensea. com/TeamGlobal)
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+44 1638 662821

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New Presentation Highlights Importance of In-Hospital Hyperglycemia Management and Appropriate Discharge Planning for Diabetes Patients

2011-10-28T17:58:00.000-07:00

New Presentation Highlights Importance of In-Hospital Hyperglycemia Management and Appropriate Discharge Planning for Diabetes Patients

The transition from inpatient to outpatient care for patients with diabetes and critical illnesses is featured in a presentation and free downloadable slides on the Diabetes Best Practices website.

Somerville, NJ (PRWEB) September 24, 2009

"Discharge planning for patients with diabetes and critical illnesses should focus on self-care and give them the survival skills necessary to maintain glycemic control," says Dr. Frank Lavernia in a new presentation on the http://www. diabetesbestpractices. com (http://www. diabetesbestpractices. com) Diabetes Best Practices website (http://www. diabetesbestpractices. com (http://www. diabetesbestpractices. com)). Dr. Lavernia's slides are also available for free download on the website.

Treatment Planning for Post-discharge Patients with Diabetes is the title of Dr. Lavernia's presentation and he begins by emphasizing that the prevalence of hyperglycemia in hospitalized patients is high.

"Identifying hyperglycemia in new critically ill inpatients is a medical priority necessary to ensure optimal care and improve outcomes," according to Dr. Lavernia, who then goes on to outline in-hospital treatment options as well as options for discharge and post-hospital care.

Because insulin therapy is often necessary for effective glycemic control, Dr. Lavernia's presentation addresses the problem of patient barriers to initiating insulin therapy. The slides deal with "needle phobia" and other concerns of patients as well as outlining clinician concerns about insulin therapy in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

"Problems with glycemic control can begin once a patient gets discharged because meals are no longer measured for caloric intake, physical activity may be limited and medications may be missed," points out Dr. Lavernia.

"It is important for the health care provider to understand the treatment history of the patient and the options for care moving forward," Dr. Lavernia concludes. His concluding summary also emphasizes the need to maintain glycemic control in post-discharge patients as it will also lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, Dr. Lavernia also cautions clinicians not to be "glucocentric" and to regularly monitor hypertension, lipid levels, and BMI.

Dr. Frank Lavernia practices at the North Broward Diabetes Center, North Broward Medical Center, Pompano Beach, Florida and is the founder of the Diabetes Center, Internal Medicine and Diabetes, Coconut Creek, Florida

The Diabetes Best Practices website is a collaborative project of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) and Embryon and is supported by an educational grant from sanofi-aventis U. S.

The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey is the nation's largest health sciences university. UMDNJ-Center for Continuing and Outreach Education (UMDNJ-CCOE) is the university's accrediting unit sponsoring national and international continuing medical education for a wide range of healthcare professionals.

Embryon is a medical communications provider to the pharmaceutical industry.

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Growing Worker Shortages Becoming a Crisis: Seminar Addresses Strategies for Employee Retention

2011-10-28T11:40:00.000-07:00

Growing Worker Shortages Becoming a Crisis: Seminar Addresses Strategies for Employee Retention

The growing worker shortage is a crisis for organizations who want to retain the best and brightest of their workers. Employee retention is essential. The coming seminar, Here Today, Here Tomorrow, will help your organization come up with an employee retention strategy.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) June 8, 2006

The high unemployment rate and the growing demand for skilled workers is creating a crisis for the majority of employers across the United States. It is getting more difficult to find and keep talented workers. As a result, organizations wanting to retain their employees are placing more emphasis on creating better places to work. Strategies enabling you to retain your best and brightest are available at the upcoming workshop, Here Today, Here Tomorrow, being held in Atlanta on July 20th. The one-day seminar sponsored by Chart Your Course International and People Skills International will be held at the World Trade Center Club at 303 Peachtree Street from 8:30 a. m. to 4:30 p. m.

Greg Smith, president of Chart Your Course International and author of Here Today, Here Tomorrow, says that “Unemployment is the lowest it has been since 2000 and estimates show 48 to 65 percent of the workforce is dissatisfied with their current employment situation and could leave for better positions as the economic situation continues to improve. The healthcare industry is most at risk. To keep their workforce intact, employers need solid strategies for employee retention.”

The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Wall Street Journal website recently completed the Job Recovery Survey. The key findings revealed 64 percent of employees said they were extremely likely to begin or increase the intensity of their job search. An additional 19 percent said they were somewhat likely to increase their search.

“U. S. businesses spend over $200 billion annually recruiting and replacing employees,” says Karla Brandau, president of People Skills International and authority in Culture Integrity. “It would make sense for companies to reduce the money spent replacing employees by spending the money to retain employees, thus reducing training time for new employees. When good employees are retained, productivity and innovation increase as you climb the ladder together rather than putting productivity on hold as you step down a rung or two to get new employees up to speed. By retaining your best and brightest, you will reduce expenses while you make faster progress toward increased market share and organizational effectiveness.”

Get free articles on employee retention and learn more about the coming seminar at www. chartcourse. com. Questions can be answered by calling Chart Your Course at 770-860-9464 or People Skills International at 770-923-0883.

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Black Church Initiative Encourages Faith-Based Sexual Education Religious Summit on Sexuality is "Breaking the Silence: In Times Like These"

2011-10-27T23:10:00.000-07:00

Black Church Initiative Encourages Faith-Based Sexual Education Religious Summit on Sexuality is "Breaking the Silence: In Times Like These"

Over 600 religious leaders and laity from diverse interfaith congregations across the country will gather to dialogue on significant reproductive health issues during the National Black Religious Summit VII on Sexuality.

(PRWEB) June 30, 2003

Washington, DC - In these times when HIV/AIDS, teen pregnancy, and domestic violence, are reaching epidemic proportions in the African American community, over 600 religious leaders and laity from diverse interfaith congregations across the country will gather to dialogue on significant reproductive health issues during the National Black Religious Summit VII on Sexuality. The Summit will be July 9 -11 at Howard University School of Divinity, 1400 Shepherd Street, NE, in Washington, DC.

Hosted by the Black Church Initiative of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (RCRC), ÂBreaking the Silence: In Times Like These,Â will offer workshops designed to empower congregations, teens, parents, guardians and clergy with additional skills needed to address sex and sexuality and assist teens in making healthy life choices. All will take a critical look at sexuality in the Bible, explore issues regarding relationships and roles for men and women, sexual addiction, sexual orientation, depression, and effective family planning methods as people of faith.

ÂFaith based sexuality education is crucial to the health of our communities,Â says Reverend Carlton W. Veazey, President and CEO of the RCRC. ÂOur diverse group of experts will speak to the critical health issues that impact the lives of young men and women and help them to make sound choices when faced with life-threatening, life-altering sexual decisions,Â adds Veazey.

A roster of distinguished speakers are on the agenda, such as Reverend Dr. Jeremiah Wright, Trinity United Church of Christ (Chicago, IL); Reverend Dr. Susan Newman, Amistad St. Paul United Church of Christ (Lanham, MD); Dr. John Kinney, Samuel D. Proctor School of Divinity (Richmond, VA); Reverend Mary Moore, New Salem 4th Street Missionary Baptist Church (Memphis, TN); Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, author of "God and Gangsta Rap;" Reverend Dr. Alvin O. Jackson, National City Christian Church (Washington, DC), and, Dr. D. Kim Singleton, author of

"Broken Silence."

The three-day summit offers something for people of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds, including a session, ÂKeeping It Real!,Â conducted in Spanish. Other workshop topics include, ÂGrandparents Raising Teens,Â ÂReconciling What The Bible Says About Sex,Â ÂRisky Sexual Behavior: Substance Abuse, STIs, STDs and Teen Pregnancy,Â and ÂSexual and Domestic Violence.Â

ÂThe Summit is an interfaith experience designed for self-reflection, self-discovery, and dialogue,Â says Leslie Watson, director of MultiCultural Programs Department and the Black Church Initiative of RCRC. "Our goal is that each participant will leave with a greater ability to speak more comfortably on issues related to sex and sexuality, and also, recognize the dire need for the African American faith community to Break the Silence In Times Like These.Â

The Summit is open to the public and costs $50 for adults and $25 for youth under 18. Space is limited; the registration deadline is June 30. For a complete list of speakers and panel topics or to register, visit www. rcrc. org/bci (http://www. rcrc. org/bci), or call (202) 628-7700.

The Black Church Initiative, a program of RCRC, since 1997 has led the nation in advancing reproductive health and faith-based sexuality education in African American churches around the country. Celebrating 30 years, the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice is a national interfaith organization that brings the moral power of religious communities to ensure reproductive choice through education and advocacy. The Coalition seeks to give clear voice to the reproductive issues of people of color, those living in poverty and other underserved populations.

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NOTE TO MEDIA: A list of speakers, photos, and a detailed schedule are available at: www. dogonvillage. com/bci (http://www. dogonvillage. com/bci). To schedule an interview call 818.569.3045. There will be a MEDIA RECEPTION on WED. July 9 from 12:30 - 2 p. m. Please RSVP to Edrea@ 818.569.3045

Specialty Socks Make Great Stocking Stuffers

2011-10-27T00:40:00.000-07:00

Specialty Socks Make Great Stocking Stuffers

Arriva Canada offers online store customers exclusive deals and special shipping rates during holiday season.

Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) December 5, 2007

Those who value their foot health can look forward to receiving an extra gift this season from an unexpected Secret Santa. Specialty sock manufacturer (http://www. arrivacanada. com/), Arriva Canada, presents their online consumers with discounts ranging from 5% - 10% off purchases, reduced shipping costs for Americans, and actually foots the total shipping bill for Canadians.

This time of year is the perfect excuse to protect loved ones from the cold through a well-intentioned gift. Arriva designs and manufactures a wide variety of specialty socks (http://www. arrivacanada. com/wwa_history. php) designed for anyone on a Christmas list. While healthy feet are important for everyone, it is essential for those with health conditions that compromise circulation, such as diabetes, and for sports-nuts to maintain general foot health and enhance performance.

Arriva offers several types of medical socks (http://www. arrivacanada. com/prod_mt_dia_holo. php) with textile technology needed to promote foot health specific to health problems, such as diabetic socks (http://www. arrivacanada. com/education. php) and compression socks. Know someone with dry, chapped feet? Get them aloe-infused socks to moisturize. The sports enthusiasts will appreciate Arriva sport socks (http://www. arrivacanada. com/prod_st_pe_holo_quarter. php) made especially for keeping feet cool and dry. Try travel socks (http://www. arrivacanada. com/prod_travel. php) for those who revel in globe-trotting. And for those who need to relax, Arriva makes aroma-therapeutic socks to massage the feet while walking.

Arriva wants to reward online specialty sock (http://www. arrivastore. ca/) shoppers this season with savings on bulk purchases. For starters, all orders over $75 are automatically subject to reduced shipping costs. American customers pay only $5.99 for their sock stock to be shipped right to their door and Canadians get theirs shipped for free. Furthermore, when a customer buys two pairs of Arriva's specialty socks, they instantly receive 5% off. Three socks and they get a 7% discount. Buy four or more pairs and Arriva awards the buyer 10% off the regular purchase price.

"This time of year can be very stressful. If we can make it easier for people by offering them the convenience and environmentally-friendly benefits of shopping online, as well as incentive to buy for several people at one time, then we all benefit," says Bipin Khimasia, CEO of Arriva Canada. "Furthermore, if we can save them enough money so they can afford to treat themselves this season, that's an added bonus."

To learn more about Arriva and their Holiday Specials, contact Aaditya Khimasia or visit www. arrivacanada. com.

About Arriva Canada:
Arriva Canada promotes health and performance through specially designed lifestyle legwear. Engineered and manufactured in Canada, these specialty socks for men and women combine several revolutionary textile technologies to provide socks to enhance all aspects of life, including medical, travel, sport and relaxation.

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Translators Converge on Orlando For International Translation Conference

2011-10-26T22:36:00.000-07:00

Translators Converge on Orlando For International Translation Conference

The American Translators Association (ATA) announced today that translators and interpreters from all over the world will be coming to Orlando for their 49th Annual Conference November 5-8, 2008. According to a recent Labor Department report, translation and interpreting industry jobs are expected to grow at a rate of 26% from 2006-2016, particularly in the areas of national security, healthcare and international trade. Stephen Sekel, Director of the Documentation Division in the Department for General Assembly and Conference Management of the United Nations, will speak at this conference about the worldwide shortage of professional translators. For more information about the conference, please visit: www. atanet. org/conf/2008.

Orlando (PRWEB) November 5, 2008

ATA President Jiri Stejskal said, "Despite an ailing economy, the more than $11 billion translating and interpreting services industry continues to experience tremendous growth. According to a recent Labor Department report, translation and interpreting industry jobs are expected to grow at a rate of 26% from 2006-2016, particularly in the areas of national security, healthcare and international trade. Translators have become the facilitators of information in the global marketplace." He added that Parade Magazine recently listed translators as the 2nd hottest job in the United States.

Translators and interpreters are in extremely high demand - particularly in a multilingual state such as Florida. They work in banking, medicine, telecom, pharmaceuticals, technology enterprises, and thousands of other industries that serve people throughout the globe on a daily basis. In national security, in business or even in local government, translation and interpreting mistakes can be embarrassing, costly or even disastrous. The ATA conference will underscore the importance of using a professional to get translation right, and to protect business and government from costly errors.

"Orange County is an international business and tourism hub," said Lizette Valarino, Special Assistant to Mayor Richard T. Crotty of Orange County and a member of ATA. "We are actually the number one worldwide vacation destination. Mayor Crotty is pleased to have ATA visiting the region, and wanted to recognize and appreciate the valuable services translators and interpreters provide. That is why he proclaimed Nov. 2-8 Translators and Interpreters Week."

Several speakers make this conference particularly newsworthy:
Stephen Sekel, Director of the Documentation Division in the Department for General Assembly and Conference Management of the United Nations, will speak at this conference about the worldwide shortage of professional translators.

Marie King is Orange County Special Projects Coordinator for the Growth Management Department of the Orange County Board of County Commissioners. In this role, she is responsible for the coordination of translation services to the various departments of Orange County, Florida government. Her conference presentation will explore how smaller local governments with limited resources can improve access to information and services for people with limited English proficiency by highlighting her department's activities.

Erik Camayd-Freixas, Director of the Translation and Interpretation Program at Florida International University, was the voice of presidential candidate Barack Obama in Spanish during the televised debates. After interpreting during federal court hearings following the Postville, Iowa immigration raid on May 12-22, 2008, Dr. Camayd-Freixas wrote an essay arguing that the due-process and constitutional rights of migrant workers had been violated during the mass prosecution. His unprecedented decision to speak out has shed new light on the complex role of the interpreter as officer of the court, expert witness, and citizen, and on the interdependence of ethics, advocacy, and justice. For the first time publicly, he will discuss his ethical reasoning and careful method for bringing irregularities out for public scrutiny. This presentation will be followed by open discussion on the issue.

To schedule an interview with ATA President Jiri Stejskal, or to get more information on local translating and interpreting businesses, please contact us.

The 49th Annual Conference will be held:

Where: Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort

When: November 5-8.

For more information about the conference, please visit: http://www. atanet. org/conf/2008 (http://www. atanet. org/conf/2008).

About the American Translators Association
Founded in 1959, the American Translators Association is the largest organization for translators and interpreters in the United States, with over 10,500 members in more than 90 countries worldwide. Its primary goals include fostering and supporting the professional development of translators and interpreters, and promoting the translation and interpreting professions. For more information on ATA, please visit www. atanet. org.

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New Medical Center Opening in Illinois

2011-10-26T06:06:00.000-07:00

New Medical Center Opening in Illinois

A new medical center offers medical care and insurance in one. Not a savings or discount plan but actual medical coverage. Programs include an online psychologist, breast cancer treatment, varicose veins and leg ulcers, and clinical massage.

(PRWEB) November 11, 2003

A new medical center is openign in November. National Healthcare Center offersmedical and insurance in one. Considered the Next Generation in Healthcare, NHC features both regular medical care and holistic medicine under one roof. The insurance covers both. Three insurance programs instead of one are offered to patients. You pick the best plan for you. You control your medical coverage expenses.

Not a savings or discount plan but actual medical coverage. You are covered even if you do not come to the National Healthcare Center. You are covered everywhere you go. Also new, a prescription card that includes vitamins, supplements, and herbs!

Open FREE membership until November 30th.

Receive 100 shares of stock in National Healthcare Center per household.

Featured programs include:

...Online psychologist-unlimited therapy access-marriage, family, life consulting.

...Skin cancer screening-be prepared and know how to prevent and handle skin cancer.

...Breast cancer screening-BSE (breast self exam) monthly breast exam either at home or at the center. Yearly mammograms for women over 40.

...Varicose veins-non surgical method to beautiful healthy legs-new procedure to treat leg ulcers using a safe non-surgical technique.

...Clinical massage-consists of a special blend of tea and a very relaxing massage. Your choice of rolfing, shiatsu or swedish massage.

Growth plans are already on the table. Twelve centers around the country are scheduled the first year. We will be opening a centerin your area very soon. A total of four centers are due to open in the Chicagoland area.

Be greeted and treated more as a guest than as a patient. "I promise to reach out and take you by the hand. To lead you back to a healthier life." (National Healthcare Center).

Call today, (815) 546-7802 or visit our website www. nationalhealthcarecenter. com

Could Meditation Be The Solution for Recovering Addicts?

2011-10-26T02:52:00.000-07:00

Could Meditation Be The Solution for Recovering Addicts?

It's not a coincidence that people that meditate live longer, healthier, and have far less addiction problems.

(PRWEB) September 11, 2003

Could it be so simple as being more aware? Rahasya & Dhara say the answer is yes. ÂSeldom, if everÂ, says Rahasya, Âhas anyone set out to consciously destroy their lifeÂ. ItÂs the decisions we make unconsciously that most often guides our lives, and is reflected back to us later by statements like, ÂWhat was I thinking?Â or ÂIf I only knew what I was doingÂ. The point is that we do not think consciously, otherwise we would make better decisions.

Their background and training spans the globe, everywhere from India, England, and Germany, to Brazil and the USA. Dhara with over 20 years of meditation experience and training, and Rahasya, with a wide variety of experience, and more recently, counseling adolescence going through drug and alcohol recovery using meditation and relaxation techniques, culminating in the writing of a book on the subject and co-authored with his wife Dhara. The 12 Spiritual Laws of Recovery & Meditations for The 12 Step Program is available at online bookstores. You can also order the book through their web site and learn a little more about the authors. http://www. SpirituaLight. com (http://www. SpirituaLight. com)

Rahasya & Dhara presently reside in Chico, CA. When asked what they wanted to accomplish in Chico, they stated that they want to work with local organizations in and around the Chico area to establish a meditation center that would offer a wide variety of meditations for the public, accepting donations at the door, and with no one turned away. The main thrust of the meditations would be towards helping the youth in the area develop more consciousness through movement in ÂDance MeditationsÂ. ItÂs also an excellent tool for increasing creativity for writers, dancers, actors, and anyone else that wants more intuition and creativity. This type of meditation, using movement to create more awareness, has a long history that has created therapies such as Bioenergetics, somatics, and many more. Most of the meditations can be found in their book.

When asked what these meditations are like, they stated that to say what itÂs like would be like telling someone who never tasted chocolate what it tastes like. Likewise, deep profound inner awareness is something that needs to be experienced from within yourself to ÂknowÂ what it is, any other explanation would be misleading at best. To purchase their book or for more information about Rahasya and Dhara, and what they are doing locally, you can visit their website at www. SpirituaLight. com or email them at SpirituaLight@chico. com

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Douglas Wolfe, MD, One of the First Physicians to Implant Fully Digital Pacemaker in Mississippi

2011-10-24T18:29:00.000-07:00

Douglas Wolfe, MD, One of the First Physicians to Implant Fully Digital Pacemaker in Mississippi

(PRWEB) February 22, 2004

Douglas Wolfe, M. D., a cardiologist with Cardiovascular Associates, has implanted the first fully digital pacemaker in Mississippi. He performed the procedure at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Miss.

The Vitatron C-Series pacemaker helps individuals whose hearts beat too slowly support the needs of their circulatory systems. It features Digital Signal Processing that converts analog data into digital data for more precise data collection and faster data processing. Vitatron C-Series devices are designed to help physicians quickly and easily achieve an optimal pacing pattern for each patient.

Using an external programmer during patient follow-up sessions, clinicians can download extensive pacemaker diagnostic data in less than 18 seconds. After evaluating stored diagnostic information, the therapy advisor feature automatically points out areas for suggested physician review and offers programming recommendations. Device reprogramming can be completed in as few as two seconds.

For more information, contact the Baptist Health Line at 948-6262 or 1-800-948-6262.

InstallFree 7bridge Solves Application Compatibility Issues on Windows 7

2011-10-24T04:28:00.000-07:00

InstallFree 7bridge Solves Application Compatibility Issues on Windows 7

Newest Product Addresses Biggest Customer Challenge in Windows 7 Migration by Preparing Applications for Rapid Deployment

Stamford, CT (PRWEB) June 14, 2010

InstallFree, Inc. (http://www. installfree. com/), a leading developer of desktop application virtualization and management solutions, today announced InstallFree 7bridge, its newest product designed to meet the demand for help with application compatibility issues on Windows 7 (http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=5j5oELalNzc). With 7bridge, customers can have their mission-critical applications packaged and prepared for Windows 7 deployment by InstallFree, dramatically accelerating their implementation. Customers can later upgrade to the full InstallFree Bridge product, and expand their use of the technology to reduce the overall cost and complexity of desktop application management.

The core application virtualization technology in 7bridge eliminates desktop and web application compatibility issues, including conflicts with legacy Java applications (http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=lV9pJZ9ZBds&feature=player_embedded) and Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 (http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=XUk0dMHLygY&feature=player_embedded) on Windows 7.

InstallFree 7bridge is the only solution on the market today that can seamlessly run incompatible XP applications on Windows 7 — without requiring application reprogramming, or costly infrastructure and VM management. The InstallFree 7bridge is immediately available and customers can register for the solution on the 7bridge web site (http://www. migrate2win7.com/).

“We had terrific customer response earlier this year to our limited offer of application packaging with the purchase of the InstallFree Bridge product. It validated our view that customers have an urgent need to ease the immediate pain in Windows 7 migration, which is application compatibility,” said Yori Gabay, CEO at InstallFree. “It’s a market gap that InstallFree is uniquely positioned to fulfill, because our technology is designed to solve the root causes of application compatibility issues: system and component dependencies, operating system security and Internet Explorer conflicts. InstallFree 7bridge will stand apart in the market as a product that lets customers solve their critical problems right away. Instead of dealing with application packaging, they can simply specify their top incompatible applications, and let us prepare the applications for immediate deployment.”

Recent analyst research has reported application compatibility issues as one of the largest problems in Windows 7 migrations. Estimates vary by organization, but can range as high as 50% of deployed applications. The InstallFree 7bridge application virtualization solution can provide immediate resolution and does not require undertaking an expansive IT virtualization initiative.

“Application virtualization helps streamline PC application deployment, and can help address packaging and application coexistence problems in most organizations,” said Terrence Cosgrove, senior analyst at Gartner. “The technology can help solve tactical problems, such as specific application conflict issues or browser compatibility problems, but can also ultimately improve overall desktop application delivery and management”. [See: “Immature Desktop Management Groups Benefit Most From Application Virtualization,” by Terrence Cosgrove, May 13, 2010.

Many IT organizations are finding out that application compatibility issues are causing their Windows 7 migration projects to delay or fail. InstallFree enables IT to get out of the “application repackaging business” by creating isolated, modular and portable virtual applications that can run on any version of Windows and be updated on-the-fly. InstallFree Virtual Applications seamlessly integrate into the end-user’s environment and fully communicate with the OS and other applications without making any changes to the underlying OS file system or registry. They enable full end-user productivity in locked-down PC environments and create a fully portable end-user environment that can be easily migrated between computers and operating systems.

InstallFree | Designed for Users. Built for IT

InstallFree is a leading developer of application compatibility and portability solutions to help customers accelerate the adoption of new operating systems and applications, resolve conflicts and reduce the cost and complexity of delivering and managing their desktop applications. InstallFree stands alone in offering a virtualization approach that creates modular desktop elements that can be independently packaged, managed, configured and updated while leveraging the customer’s existing IT infrastructure.

InstallFree has technology alliance partnerships with BigFix, BMC Software and Red Hat, and solution partners serving the education, healthcare, financial services and the public sector. For more information, visit migrate2win7 (http://www. http://www. migrate2win7.com/).com or call (203) 276-1460.

All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners.

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ScienceLogic Enhances Manageability of Dell Platforms and Services as Dell ISV Certified Partner

2011-10-23T12:39:00.000-07:00

ScienceLogic Enhances Manageability of Dell Platforms and Services as Dell ISV Certified Partner

EM7 Meta-Appliances integrate seamlessly with Dell™ OpenManage™

Reston, VA (PRWEB) March 25, 2009

ScienceLogic, a leading IT Operations Management provider, announced today its status as a Dell ISV Basic Certified Partner. Dell has validated the seamless integration of EM7 Meta-Appliances with Dell OpenManage systems management functionality and certifies that the implementation performs to Dell standards.

Out of the box, EM7 Meta-Appliances perform an intelligent auto-discovery to identify networked devices, applications and services. Best-practices based monitoring policies called EM7 Dynamic Applications immediately provide the information system administrators need to maintain system health and business service levels. Automation and best practices are especially important at scale; EM7 is designed to provide a single pane of glass view of operations spanning hundreds to thousands of networked devices. For the integration with Dell OpenManage, this translates to a universal view of performance and availability across all Dell servers on a customer's network plus configuration and change information to complete the full picture - from information on associated switches, storage and power metrics to asset and warranty information that are all automatically saved in EM7 as asset records.

"We are pleased to join the select group of IT management software vendors that have passed the Dell certification for ISV Partner," said David Link, CEO of ScienceLogic. "We've spent years
Fine tuning the EM7 Dynamic Applications built for Dell OpenManage based upon our customers' real-world requirements," said Link. "The Dell ISV certification process validates our work and continues a close relationship with Dell that can only benefit our customers."

"ScienceLogic and Dell share a mutual commitment to simplify the management of disparate infrastructure platforms, applications, and IT services to deliver exceptional value to customers," said Sally Stevens, Director, Platform Marketing, Dell Product Group. " Together we provide solutions that help transform the way customers deploy, utilize, and experience technology."

For more information on the Dell ISV Partner Program and Dell OpenManage, please visit www. dell. com/openmanage/ISV (http://www. dell. com/openmanage/ISV).

For more information about ScienceLogic, please visit http://www. sciencelogic. com (http://www. sciencelogic. com) or http://blog. sciencelogic. com (http://blog. sciencelogic. com).

About ScienceLogic
Reston, Va.-based ScienceLogic LLC was started with one goal: Simplify IT. Founded and staffed by technology professionals who are intensely focused on making IT management simpler, better and faster, ScienceLogic is committed to delivering solutions with unquestionable quality and value and enabling its customers to deliver impeccable service to their constituents.

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The Skinny on a Good Media Diet for Kids This Summer

2011-10-22T05:01:00.000-07:00

The Skinny on a Good Media Diet for Kids This Summer

A recent study shows that kids gain weight over the summer -- here's what parents can do about it.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 25, 2007 -

Parents probably don't need any reminding, but summer is just around the corner. With it will come hours of free time that kids are bound to fill with television, video games, the Internet -- and maybe some unwanted weight.

A study released earlier this year found that kids actually gained more weight over the summer than they did during the school year, drawing into question the assumption that kids spend their summers playing outdoors.

"Media is a huge part of kids' lives today -- kids actually spend more than twice as much time with media each week than they do with their parents," said Common Sense Media CEO and founder James Steyer. "It stands to reason that, given more free time when they're out of school, kids are inclined to use more and more media."

Previous research has shown that the more time kids spend watching television, the more likely they are to be obese.

"Media is fun for kids, and it can be a great way for families to bond together," Steyer said. "The challenge for parents is to make sure that media is a positive part of kids' lives. In addition to the risk of obesity, unsupervised media use can pose a number of other hazards to kids, particularly those old enough to go online."

To help parents ensure that their kids are using media in healthy, positive ways this summer, Common Sense offers the following tips:

1. Set boundaries. Agree with your kids in advance about how many hours will be devoted to watching television, playing XBox or IMing friends. Make sure you include reading, playing and being outside as part of every day's activities. Setting a clear limit on the amount of time kids spend with media will reduce their risk of obesity.

2. Review Internet safety basics. Yes, our kids say they know the rules, but it doesn't hurt to remind them never to give out personal information or meet strangers. And you might want to take a look at their MySpace page -- just to be sure.

3. Do your homework. School's out for kids, but parents still have homework. Before you let your kids go to a movie, surf a new site or watch a new TV series, make sure you know the content and that it's age appropriate. The good news: All the information you need is readily available at www. commonsense. com.

4. Enjoy media together. Have a family movie night. Take a trip to the bookstore or library. Rent video games you can play together. Enjoying media with your kids can lead naturally to conversations about what they're seeing, playing and hearing -- and can help them think more clearly (even in the summer) about the messages they're absorbing.

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Third Quarter Global Foodservice Traffic Reflects Range of Economic Health Across World; Visits Up in China and Australia Only

2011-10-21T07:10:00.000-07:00

Third Quarter Global Foodservice Traffic Reflects Range of Economic Health Across World; Visits Up in China and Australia Only

Chicago, IL (Vocus/PRWEB) January 04, 2011

From the enthusiasm for the strong Chinese recovery to the persistent economic concerns in Spain, the state of global foodservice in the third calendar quarter of 2010 was a reflection of each country’s economic state, according to foodservice market research by The NPD Group, a leading market research company. Visits to foodservice outlets in China, where the economy is prospering, increased by double-digits in the third quarter of this year compared to the same quarter last year, whereas foodservice traffic in Spain, which has an unemployment rate of 19.8 percent, declined by -3 percent from a year ago

According to NPD’s CREST®, which tracks commercial foodservice usage in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, United Kingdom, and the United States, restaurant traffic counts declined in most of the countries, with the exceptions of Australia and China. Average eater checks are up in all countries except Japan and in many countries the boost in checks is enough to overcome all or most of the continuing declines in traffic counts.

“Restaurant chains in the countries NPD tracks are beginning to lift consumer spending, but that growth is due to increases in average eater checks and not increased consumer demand,” says Bob O’Brien, global senior vice president of foodservice at NPD. “We’re seeing some recovery for quick service restaurants in North America but little across Europe. Families with kids have begun to grow in most countries while we have yet to see adult-only parties growing.”

About The NPD Group, Inc.
The NPD Group is the leading provider of reliable and comprehensive consumer and retail information for a wide range of industries. Today, more than 1,800 manufacturers, retailers, and service companies rely on NPD to help them drive critical business decisions at the global, national, and local market levels. NPD helps our clients to identify new business opportunities and guide product development, marketing, sales, merchandising, and other functions. Information is available for the following industry sectors: automotive, beauty, commercial technology, consumer technology, entertainment, fashion, food and beverage, foodservice, home, office supplies, software, sports, toys, and wireless. For more information, contact us, visit http://www. npd. com/, or follow us Twitter at https://twitter. com/npdgroup.

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Discovery Eye Foundation Gala and Awards Ceremony in Beverly Hills

2011-10-20T12:25:00.000-07:00

Discovery Eye Foundation Gala and Awards Ceremony in Beverly Hills

On Thursday, October 11, 2007 over 300 people crowded into the Crystal Ballroom of the Beverly Hills Hotel to celebrate the successes of The Discovery Eye Foundation over the past thirty-seven years and also to recognize some incredible people committed to the field of vision research and treatment.

Los Angeles, CA (Vocus) October 20, 2007

Founded in 1970, by Morris and Rita Pynoos, the Discovery Eye Foundation (DEF) is dedicated to finding cures and treatments for corneal and retinal eye diseases while providing exceptional patient education through two outstanding outreach programs -- Macular Degeneration Partnership and National Keratoconus Foundation. DEF has program and administrative offices in West Hollywood and has clinical research facilities in collaboration with the University of California at Irvine. DEF funded researchers are currently supporting research into treatment and cures for diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, ocular herpes and keratoconus.

A highlight of the evening was a tribute to three individuals who have made enormous contributions towards improving the quality of life for those persons with debilitating eye diseases. Honored for their dedication, commitment and generosity were:

Iris Cantor, Philanthropic honoree
As chairman, president and co-founder of the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation, Iris Cantor has dedicated nearly three decades to advancing a variety of medical, education and cultural organizations and causes through philanthropic support. Mrs. Cantor has been recognized by many national governments and medical and cultural institutions for her generosity and commitment. Her twin passions for women's health care and the visual arts, in particular, have driven her to establish comprehensive women's health centers in California and New York, and have earned her a place as a trustee of several museums, including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Dr. Anthony Nesburn, Iris Cantor, James Mazzo

Mrs. Cantor has been a member of the Discovery Eye Foundation Board of Directors and a major supporter of the organization's work since the 1980's. Mrs. Cantor and her late husband, B. Gerald Cantor shared a belief in the need to support advances in eye research. Mr. Cantor's longtime struggle with diabetes and his resulting vision loss because of this disease provided the Cantors with an even stronger commitment to support research into the causes of and treatments for eye-related diseases. Through support spanning more than two decades, the Cantor Foundation established the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Diabetic Eye Research Program and Laboratory at UCI, which has been responsible for important advances in eye research including the development of a non-surgical procedure for treating vitreous hemorrhage.

James V. Mazzo, Industry honoree
James (Jim) V. Mazzo is Chairman, President and CEO of Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) where he has focused the energies of more than 4,200 employees around the globe on a common mission: the discovery and delivery of innovative vision technologies that optimize quality of life for people of all ages. Mr. Mazzo has been a member of the AMO Board of Directors since 2001. He has served as President and CEO from AMO's inception through May 2006, at which time he also became the Chairman of the Board. With AMO, Mr. Mazzo actively works with federal, state and local elected officials to address a variety of issues that impact the eye care and medical device industries. Under Mr. Mazzo's stewardship, AMO has set a new strategic direction and has positioned itself for accelerating performance in the years ahead.

AMO has long been a supporter of the Discovery Eye Foundation, and Mr. Mazzo provides DEF with a valued perspective on current innovations and future possibilities for vision technology. As the Chair of the steering committee for the proposed Eye Institute at the University of California and Irvine he works closely with Dr. Tony Nesburn, Medical Director of DEF and DEF Board Chairman Jack Schoellerman to help ensure that this project becomes a reality.

Anthony B. Nesburn, M. D., F. A.C. S., Medical honoree
An internationally respected eye surgeon, educator, lecturer, researcher, Dr. Nesburn has served as Medical Director of the Discovery Eye Foundation since it founding. "Dr. Tony "is beloved by his many thankful patients and highly respected by his medical peers as a Doctor's Doctor. He is repeatedly included in Outstanding Medical Specialists in U. S., The Best Doctors in America and America's Top Doctors.

Dr. Nesburn, an LA native and UCLA magna cum laude graduate, earned a cum laude MD degree and received his extensive post-graduate research and ophthalmology training at Harvard Medical School. After returning to Southern California in 1968, he joined his father, Dr. Henry Nesburn, in private practice of ophthalmology.

He has always had a passion for research and decided to make research a priority in his life. Dr. Nesburn has devoted over half of his time to patient-oriented laboratory research and clinical research projects. He has been awarded ongoing NIH research support throughout the ensuing years that has resulted in many important sight-saving scientific and clinical advances and over 180 publications in peer-reviewed scientific journal.

Entertainment during the evening was provided by Mr. Tom Sullivan and Ms. Stefanie Powers. Mr. Sullivan who has been blind almost since birth is recognized for his work as an author, an actor, a musician and entertainer, a television news correspondent, an athlete and a motivational speaker Mr. Sullivan gained a solid presence in the entertainment world, frequently appearing in guest roles on such television programs as Designing Women, Highway to Heaven, Fame, M. A.S. H., Mork & Mindy, and WKRP in Cincinnati. As a special correspondent for ABC's Good Morning America, Tom gave touching and insightful reports inspiring millions of Americans each morning.

Ms. Powers began her career at age 15, dancing for Jerome Robbins. Under contract to Columbia Pictures, she appeared in 15 films, among them Experiment in Terror, The Interns, and McClintock! After her first television series, "The Girl From U. N.C. L.E.", came 12 more films, over 20 mini-series stage productions and the long-running "Hart to Hart." She is co-founder of the William Holden Wildlife Foundation, established in 1982 as a public charity, is a Fellow of the Los Angeles Zoo, Royal Geographical Society and Explorers Club of America, and she created the Jaguar Conservation Trust for Jaguar Cars North America. Powers will bring her new one-woman show, One from the Hart, to the Orange County Performing Arts Center in November.

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Southern Charmed City of DeLand Adopts Cutting Edge Biometric Time and Attendance System

2011-10-20T04:31:00.000-07:00

Southern Charmed City of DeLand Adopts Cutting Edge Biometric Time and Attendance System

The Florida city of DeLand successfully deploys a biometric time and attendance system for all departments, including fire, police and public works.

Sandy, UT (PRWEB) September 8, 2006

Florida city of DeLand boasts a rich cultural and educational heritage, including Stetson University, the state’s oldest private college, and a downtown area listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Although the city’s old-fashioned Southern charm endears it to residents and tourists alike, DeLand’s Director of Information Services, David Watson, wanted to ensure its time and attendance process was cutting-edge.

In 2004, Watson and his team determined the old paper-based process, including some worn out time clocks, needed updating, and looked to technology to address the issue.

After visiting a time and attendance symposium, Watson knew he had a challenge on his hands. As a city government, DeLand is beholden to taxpayers to run as efficiently and effectively as possible. And even though time and attendance software was an obvious tool to make this happen, Watson also realized that with only about 400 employees, the city would be competing with multinational organizations and their thousands of users when it came to customer service.

DeLand issued a request for proposals for a new time and attendance solution in June 2005. A selection committee consisting of representatives from a variety of departments, including police, public works, recreation, fire, payroll, information technology, finance and development, was established to review applicants.

The committee short-listed three vendors from a field of 23 total respondents. They included Qqest, Kronos, and Perryman and Associates, a local distributor of Unitime Systems.

In evaluating the finalists, the committee was looking for a variety of features and capabilities. The solution needed to offer both desktop and time clock entry options, reporting capabilities, and be able to interface with the city’s out-of-state payroll vendor. The group also wanted a cost-effective solution from a well-established vendor that offered great technical support—even to smaller customers

After conducting in-person interviews with each vendor, and checking references, the group unanimously selected Qqest Software System’s TimeForce, a simple yet powerful software system to collect, manage and process employee time. “We looked very hard at all the finalists,” said Watson. “One of the vendors we did not select is located just 30 miles from DeLand. But the bottom line was we just felt more comfortable with Qqest, and the cost difference was significant. Plus, their references were great.”

As with any new software solution, the implementation process presented both technical and cultural challenges. To head off as many problems as possible, Watson and his team decided on a “walk, not run” strategy. They visited each department separately, conducted a presentation, and answered questions. They also rolled out the software to just one department at a time, starting with City Hall. They allowed a full month of run-time—or two pay periods—before moving on to the next department, which allowed the IT team to resolve issues before undertaking another project.

Employing a more personal approach also helped alleviate concerns some employees had about using their fingerprints as an identification verification method. “Some people were a little nervous about this,” he said. “Because we took the time to walk each person through the process and answer their questions, we were able to resolve most of their concerns almost immediately.”

The team encountered their first hiccup during the early rollout period when they had to install the TimeForce software and database. “After hearing implementation horror stories from other organizations, including the customers of some of our RFP finalists, I was prepared for the worst,” said Watson. “However, the important thing was that everything that came up was resolved quickly and well. Qqest did a great job at that.”

By July, DeLand had rolled out TimeForce to just about every employee and every department. With over 300 users and 13 time clocks, the city has made significant progress toward streamlining its payroll process. “Automating time and payroll is already saving our people time, and giving then better information to make better decisions,” said Watson.

One of the most obvious early benefits is that managers can easily identify and address exceptions, instead of having to wade through mountains of data after the fact. “Now, if someone is showing up late or not clocking out, we can catch it early,” said Watson. “By taking care of these kinds of issues immediately, our managers can be much more effective.”

Watson anticipates even more payoffs in the future. “Our rollout of Qqest’s TimeForce has been really smooth and is working out well,” he said. “And as employees and managers discover all the features it offers, including reporting, our experience will only get better.”

About Qqest Software - Headquartered, in Sandy, UT, Qqest is the market and technology leader in time and attendance solutions for organizations employing as little as 5 or as many as 50,000 employees. Qqest’s TimeForce product, an intuitive, rules-based time and attendance application, empowers clients of all sizes, industries and technological infrastructure, to efficiently manage and control the most complex timekeeping needs and seamlessly transmit that information to payroll or human resource information systems. Qqest has over 35,000 clients, comprised of manufacturers, financial institutions, retail, government entities, healthcare professional services and hospitality. For more information on Qqest call 1-800-733-8839 or visit our website at www. myTimeForce. com.

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Improve productivity, Reduce Repetitive Stress Injuries with Ergonomic Products

2011-10-19T14:18:00.000-07:00

Improve productivity, Reduce Repetitive Stress Injuries with Ergonomic Products

Ergo-items. com celebrates first year in business

SHOREWOOD, Wisc. (PRWEB) July 29, 2005

With the workplace relying more on computers, businesses looking to prevent repetitive stress injury in employees can turn to Ergo-items. com.

The online business -- owned by Peter Velikanov and based in Shorewood, Wisc. -- specializes in the latest in ergonomic products for the office. Items available through the Web site include various arm supports, ergonomic mice, ergonomic trackballs, ergonomic chairs, footrests, keyboards and numeric keypads and more.

The site is hosted by Yahoo! Stores.

According to Velikanov, the business will celebrate its year anniversary in August 2005. He said it has been successful by offering unique items to a niche market.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Web site, "Ergonomics is a discipline that involves arranging the environment to fit the person in it. When ergonomics is applied correctly in the work environment, visual and musculoskeletal discomfort and fatigue are reduced significantly."

Products designed especially to ease the stress of sitting at a computer terminal for eight hours a day, or more, are an investment in health, said Velikanov. "Ergonomic products can prevent repetitive stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, and help to increase productivity," he said. "They also can bring more fun to routine computer work."

The use of such ergonomic products as those found on Ergo-items. com can also reduce the number of workers' compensation claims.

The company has served more than 1,000 customers in the past year, the owner said. The goal is to expand the product offerings in the near future.

For more information, visit the Web site at http://www. ergo-items. com (http://www. ergo-items. com), call Peter Velikanov at 414-921-4262.

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Wee Generation "Greenovates" Family's Baby Nursery and Provides Easy DIY Tips to All Parents : Seventh Generation and Healthy Child Healthy World consult with the Norris Family of Raynham, Mass. on Green Makeover

2011-10-19T12:02:00.000-07:00

Wee Generation "Greenovates" Family's Baby Nursery and Provides Easy DIY Tips to All Parents : Seventh Generation and Healthy Child Healthy World consult with the Norris Family of Raynham, Mass. on Green Makeover

Wee Generation – a collaboration of environmental visionaries including Seventh Generation and Healthy Child Healthy World – announced today the winners of their Green Baby Nursery Makeover Sweepstakes: Cynthia and Keith Norris, of Raynham, Mass. A video featuring green baby nursery tips and many others can be found at: www. weegeneration. com/green-nursery-tips.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (PRWEB) August 7, 2008

"We were absolutely astounded and thrilled to be honored with this gift," said Cynthia Norris. "My husband Keith and I learned of McKenna's cyst while I was pregnant. As a result, we've been trying to create a green home and nursery on our own and find this gift to be incredibly lucky and timely."

Wee Generation's green baby nursery tips for any family include:

Use organic or natural mattresses, bedding and linens free of treatments that can expose infants to chemicals and other unhealthy compounds. Start cleaning house the safe way—with biodegradable cleaners made from natural and non-toxic ingredients. Natural cleaners won't fill your home with chemical fumes or coat its surfaces with unhealthy residues. Dust with a damp cloth. Dust mites are one of the main allergens and contributors to respiratory-related illnesses so decrease them easily and effectively. Select air purifiers that don't generate UV light and that don't require filter replacement. Keep windows open for fresh air whenever possible. Use real plants when possible. The following plants, among many others, also help absorb air pollutants and contribute to a "green" nursery: Boston Fern, Weeping Fig Ficus, Rubber Plant, Gerbera Daisy, Areca or Bamboo Palm, Dragon or Rainbow Tree, Lady or Parlor Palm and a Moth Orchid. Conventional carpets are full of toxic chemicals and can harbor dust mites. Keep carpets and rugs vacuumed and consider treating with a VOC-free adhesive and/or sealant to reduce off-gassing. When selecting paint, choose a VOC-free or low-VOC option. When selecting lighting, consider full-spectrum light bulbs and compact fluorescents. When possible, choose organic clothing options for baby. Also select wood and cloth toys over plastic or vinyl. If bottle-feeding, opt for BPA-free plastic or glass bottles or training cups. There are also BPA-free containers for food. BPA is bisphenol-a, a hormone-disrupting chemical found in many conventional plastics found in bottles and toys. The greenovation included extensive consultations with K. L. Hassen of Organic Home LLC and incorporated Healthy Child Healthy World's five easy steps for creating a healthy home for family. Find these steps and more at http://healthychild. org/5steps/ (http://healthychild. org/5steps/).

Not only did the Norris family win a $5,000 "greenovation" of their nursery, but they also won the opportunity to "pay-it-forward" so that a local children's organization could benefit from a similar "green" makeover. They chose Massachusetts-based Horizons for Homeless Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of homeless children and their families. Through the donation to Horizons for Homeless Children Wee Generation is able to promote the importance of children's environmental health at both the family and community level.

"We are excited that Wee Generation can provide the Norris family and Horizons for Homeless Children the knowledge and tools they need to consciously prepare healthy space for little ones," said Christopher Gavigan, CEO and Executive Director of Healthy Child Healthy World. "Creating a healthy, living environment is the best gift any parent or caregiver can give children."

In addition to the greenovations awarded as a result of the sweepstakes facilitated by SoftCoin®, Wee Generation created the Wee Generation Eco-friendly Diaper Bag, part of which is manufactured from post-consumer plastic bottles and is Cradle-to-Cradle certifiable. It is available at www. weegeneration. com. All profits will benefit Healthy Child Healthy World (HCHW), the nation's leading children's environmental health and eco-advocacy nonprofit.

About the Wee Generation Collaboration

Wee Generation advocates for a healthier environment for children by focusing on the "living home" and a transformation of ecosystem-impacting consumer products. Wee Generation was formed in partnership with Seventh Generation – the nation's premier provider of non-toxic and environmentally-friendly home cleaning, personal care and baby products; William McDonough – the acclaimed green architect and visionary; IDEO – one of the world's most innovative design firms; Healthy Child Healthy World – the country's primary children's environmental health eco-advocacy non-profit and Rickshaw Bagworks – a leading manufacturer and designer of sustainable urban bags.

About Seventh Generation

Seventh Generation is committed to being the most trusted brand of household and personal-care products for your living home. Our products are healthy and safe for the air, the surfaces, the fabrics, the pets, and the people within your home — and for the community and environment outside of it. Seventh Generation also offers products for baby that are safe for your children and the planet. From chlorine free diapers and wipes to specially formulated Baby Laundry Detergent, Seventh Generation provides you with baby products you can trust. For information on Seventh Generation cleaning, paper, baby and feminine personal care products and to find store locations, visit www. seventhgeneration. com.

About Horizons for Homeless Children

Founded in 1988 as an independent, non-profit organization, Horizons for Homeless Children is dedicated to serving homeless children and their families. Headquartered in Roxbury, the organization has created over 145 Playspaces (educational and recreational spaces) in family shelters throughout Massachusetts and since inception has recruited and trained more than 9,500 community members to become volunteer Playspace Activity Leaders working with the children living in the shelters. Horizons for Homeless Children's three Community Children's Centers provide childcare and early education for 175 homeless children and their families each weekday. The agency provides leadership in advocating for homeless children and their families through leveraging and sharing its expertise with others and advocating with policy makers and the public.

For more information about Wee Generation beneficiary Horizons for Homeless Children, visit www. horizonsforhomelesschildren. org

For more information about Healthy Child Healthy World, visit www. healthychild. org

For more information about William McDonough visit www. mcdonough. com

For more information about IDEO, visit www. ideo. com

For more information about Rickshaw Bagworks, visit www. rickshawbags. com

For more information about Organic Home LLC, visit www. organichomedesign. com

Mid-Market Companies Transform Corporate Culture with Halogen Employee Performance and Talent Management Suite

2011-10-18T19:43:00.000-07:00

Mid-Market Companies Transform Corporate Culture with Halogen Employee Performance and Talent Management Suite

HCI research study finds numerous benefits to implementing HR technology solutions.

Ottawa, ON (PRWEB) April 16, 2008

Halogen Software Inc. (http://www. halogensoftware. com/), a leading provider of web-based employee performance and talent management software (http://www. halogensoftware. com/products/), today announced that a new study, authored by The Human Capital Institute, illustrates how Halogen’s mid-market customers increase efficiency, improve employee engagement and transform corporate culture surrounding performance. The study profiles three organizations that implemented HR technology solutions to help them grow and keep up with their competition.

“Mid-market enterprises must be focused on their strategic growth and managing continual change. HR departments within these organizations have an opportunity to leverage their knowledge and technology to make a significant difference in company culture and enable positive, dynamic growth,” said HCI analyst and the study’s author Sara Palifka. “In speaking extensively with Halogen customers (http://www. halogensoftware. com/customers/), we found that technology like employee performance appraisal software (http://www. halogensoftware. com/products/halogen-eappraisal/) is an important component of the HR solution which, if leveraged properly, can make a significant difference in the overall success of an organization.”

HCI studied organizations in diverse industries, including Clark Nuber, a 55-year old Certified Public Accounting firm in Bellevue, Washington. As a result of moving to Halogen’s employee performance and talent management system, Clark Nuber’s culture has been transformed. The new review process has helped increase the performance of employees, has instilled confidence in employee confidentiality, and encourages more communication.

“The Halogen system ensures that employees can receive feedback at any point in time. In fact, employees can request on-the-spot reviews and HR will send out an evaluation request within 30-45 minutes to the appropriate parties,” said Tracy White, Clark Nuber’s Director of Human Resources. “It’s really helping our younger generation of employees because they want that instant feedback.”

Halogen’s performance appraisal solution has also increased efficiency for Clark Nuber. “Our former system was Excel - based, and was very time time-intensive. As a result, employees were not receiving reviews in a timely manner,” said White. “With the new paperless system, only a few managers need prompting to get their evaluations completed. And people are happy with a web-based solution because it allows them to work from anywhere.”

To download the entire HCI study, please visit: http://www. halogensoftware. com/resources/white-papers/whitepapers_download. php? WhichWhitepaper=12 (http://www. halogensoftware. com/resources/white-papers/whitepapers_download. php? WhichWhitepaper=12).

About Halogen Software
A recognized industry leader with over 1000 customers worldwide, Halogen Software makes powerful, simple-to-use and affordable employee performance and talent management applications. The company offers a complete suite of web-based products that automate, simplify and integrate employee performance management, 360/multi-rater feedback (http://www. halogensoftware. com/products/halogen-e360/), compensation management (http://www. halogensoftware. com/products/halogen-ecompensation/), succession planning (http://www. halogensoftware. com/products/halogen-esuccession/) and learning management (http://www. halogensoftware. com/products/halogen-elms/). Halogen’s offering makes HR best-practices accessible to companies of all sizes and its healthcare, financial services and professional services specific suites meet the unique needs of these industries. Halogen is consistently recognized by the industry and its customers for its exceptional implementation and support services, and has won multiple awards for its corporate leadership and product innovation, including HR Technology Product of the Year. For more information, visit www. halogensoftware. com.

Media contact:
Maggie Patterson
PR Consultant, Halogen Software
T: 613-989-1866
E: mpatterson(at)ripnet. com

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

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PHR Congratulates Justice Richard Goldstone on MacArthur Award

2011-10-18T15:10:00.000-07:00

PHR Congratulates Justice Richard Goldstone on MacArthur Award

"Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) congratulates our distinguished colleague and Board member, Justice Richard J. Goldstone on receiving from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation the prestigious MacArthur Award for International Justice," said PHR CEO Frank Donaghue.

Cambridge, MA (Vocus) October 21, 2008

"Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) congratulates our distinguished colleague and Board member, Justice Richard J. Goldstone (http://physiciansforhumanrights. org/about/board_bios/richard-goldstone. html) on receiving from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation the prestigious MacArthur Award for International Justice," said PHR CEO Frank Donaghue. "Justice Goldstone has demonstrated exceptional leadership and integrity in helping to build and galvanize support for the emerging international system of justice, and in strengthening international standards of accountability for human rights violations."

Justice Goldstone has spent his career working in many areas of human rights. In the aftermath of apartheid in his native South Africa, he chaired the Commission of Inquiry Regarding Public Violence and Intimidation; this Commission came to be known as the Goldstone Commission. His service on the Commission eased the transition to democracy in that country, where he also served as an inaugural member of the Constitutional Court.

Following his appointment as Chief Prosecutor of the United Nations International Criminal Tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia in 1994, Goldstone helped shepherd these courts, which were the first to try international war crimes since the Nuremberg Tribunals after World War II. In 1995, Goldstone filed charges of genocide and crimes against humanity against Bosnian Serb leaders Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic for their roles in the "ethnic cleansing" of Bosnian Muslims, among other allegations. PHR's International Forensics Program played a pivotal role in discovering and documenting key evidence that helped form the basis for these charges. PHR's exhumation and examination of mass graves (http://physiciansforhumanrights. org/library/news-2001-08-02.html) in Croatia and Bosnia under the auspices of the ICTY's Chief Prosecutor helped lead to successful prosecutions of those responsible for the Srebrenica massacres and other war crimes. PHR's investigation of the mass grave at Kibuye, Rwanda (http://physiciansforhumanrights. org/library/speech-2004-04-01.html), for the ICTR, at the request of Justice Goldstone, helped secure convictions for the crime of genocide there.

In announcing this award today at American University in Washington, D. C., MacArthur Foundation President Jonathan Fanton observed: "As Chief Prosecutor, Goldstone set a high moral and legal standard for tribunals. He insisted on the independence of counsel and judges, transparency in the establishment of facts in each case, due process for the accused, and the importance of first-hand testimony from witnesses and surviving victims. His clarity of vision and meticulous approach to justice brought both a degree of resolution to victims and a new model for the prosecution of crimes against humanity."

The MacArthur Award for International Justice will be conferred upon Goldstone in The Hague on May 21, 2009. Earlier that day, there will be a panel discussion on "The Legacy of the International Criminal Tribunals in National and International Systems."

The Award, first given to United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan in 2008, honors individuals and organizations that have:
Been transformative forces in the fields of human rights and international justice; Improved existing - or helped to create new - institutions, norms, and systems of international justice; and Demonstrated long-term commitment and made a significant personal contribution to advancing international justice. Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) mobilizes the health professions to advance the health and dignity of all people by protecting human rights. As a founding member of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, PHR shared the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize (http://physiciansforhumanrights. org/library/news-2006-10-21.html).

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Fifth Annual Halogen User Conference to Enable Customers to Drive Strategic Talent Management for Better Business Results

2011-10-18T11:00:00.000-07:00

Fifth Annual Halogen User Conference to Enable Customers to Drive Strategic Talent Management for Better Business Results

From Strategy to Execution: Conference featuring inspiring keynotes, best practices and targeted training opportunities is now open for registration and speaking proposals

Ottawa, ON (PRWEB) June 3, 2010

Halogen Software's fifth annual user conference is set to inspire customers from around the globe about how strategic talent management programs can support better business results. Taking place September 16 and 17, 2010 in Ottawa, the Conference recently opened up early-bird registration (https://www. halogensoftware. com/news-events/user-conference/conference-registration. php). Customers are encouraged to begin submitting speaking proposals (http://www. halogensoftware. com/news-events/user-conference/conference-request. php) and nominations for the third annual Bright Light Awards (http://www. halogensoftware. com/news-events/user-conference/awards. php) honoring successes in implementation, culture and bottom line results. New this year, attendees can also earn HRCI credits towards their GPHR, SPHR, or PHR certification.

The User Conference will feature value packed presentations from keynote speakers Libby Sartain (http://www. halogensoftware. com/news-events/user-conference/conference-speakers. php#lsartain), SPHR, Author and HR Advisor; Steve Roesler (http://www. halogensoftware. com/news-events/user-conference/conference-speakers. php#sroesler), Principal and Founder of The Steve Roesler Group; and Kris Dunn (http://www. careercapitalist. com/about. html), Vice President of People at Daxko, social networking guru and blogger at HR Capitalist, and Fistful of Talent. Other main stage and workshop conference sessions will showcase the expertise of thought leaders such as Dr. William Rothwell on succession planning, and Donna Wright on competency assessment. Halogen experts as well as new and seasoned customers will share best practices and real-world experiences on a wide breadth of talent management topics, targeting the interests and needs of customers of all experience levels.

"As a speaker at Halogen Software's 2009 User Conference, I can attest to the valuable exposure it provided for me as a professional and for my organization," said Derek Dozer, HR Manager, Clow Water Systems. "It was a great opportunity to share my experiences and learn from others at the same time."

Following the conference are optional, high-value training sessions that target specific levels of user experience. The training and workshop rates are a tremendous value during the conference, compared to the cost of running them at individual organizations. Ideal for new users and those who want a refresher, post-conference training provides attendees deep hands-on experience with Halogen's entire talent management suite.

"Our fifth annual User Conference continues its tradition of offering outstanding value to our customers," said Paul Loucks, President and CEO, Halogen Software. "Clients tell us that every year they attend they are able to find new and innovative ways to improve overall business results and raise the strategic function of their HR departments. It also provides a forum for clients to have one-on-one conversations with Halogen staff and to share their successes and suggestions."

About Halogen Software:
Halogen Software is recognized as a market leader by industry analysts and is strongly endorsed by the thousands of HR professionals who use their talent management solutions. The company offers a complete suite of web-based products that automate, simplify and integrate performance appraisals, 360 degree feedback, compensation management, succession planning and learning management. Halogen's offering makes HR best-practices accessible to companies of all sizes and its healthcare, financial services, professional services, manufacturing and education specific suites meet the unique needs of these industries. Halogen is consistently recognized by the industry and its customers for its exceptional implementation and support services. Halogen was named a leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for employee performance management software in 2009 and has won multiple awards for its corporate leadership and product innovation, including HR Technology Product of the Year. For more information, visit www. halogensoftware. com.

Media contacts:
Maggie Patterson
PR Consultant, Halogen Software
T: 613-989-1866
E: mpatterson (at) ripnet (dot) com

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HDH Intelligent Technologies Announces Expanded Home Electronics and Integration Technologies Installation Services in NYC Region

2011-10-17T20:27:00.000-07:00

HDH Intelligent Technologies Announces Expanded Home Electronics and Integration Technologies Installation Services in NYC Region

HDH Intelligent Technologies (www. hdhtech. com) announces the expansion of its home electronic and integration technologies installation services. HDH now serves the area within a 150-mile radius from its Brooklyn, New York headquarters, from Cherry Hill, NJ, to Montauk, Long Island and Westchester (NY) and Fairfield (CT) counties. Focusing on Lighting Control systems, Security &CCTV, Audio/Video, Telephone Systems, Home Theater, and HVAC Control & Automation, HDH can handle everything needed in your commercial or residential space, from work as simple as hanging a Plasma Display on a wall, to installing a full automation and control system.

Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB) June 29, 2007

HDH Intelligent Technologies announces its expanded service area for custom installation of home automation (http://hdhtech. com), home theater (http://hdhtech. com/?itemCategory=22833&siteid=14&priorId=0), and lighting control (http://hdhtech. com/?itemCategory=22833&siteid=14&priorId=0) systems. A leading provider of high quality home automation technology, HDH provides cabling for its high-end systems, as well as the Sonos wireless system with wiring-free, same-day installations for existing homes.

Based in Brooklyn, New York, HDH now serves the entire tri-state metropolitan New York area within a two-and-a-half hour drive radius from its home location. Manhattan and the five boroughs of New York City are at the center of this service area, but it now includes Long Island's Nassau and Suffolk counties, Westchester in New York, Fairfield County in Connecticut, and northern and central New Jersey all the way down to Cherry Hill, NJ, in the Philadelphia area. Having a professional install and configure these high-end electronic components is a key to customers' satisfaction, and HDH is pleased to be able to offer its custom installation services to a wider population.

"With the arrival of summer and the July 4th Independence Day holiday around the corner, consumers are eager to get the best in music and video (http://hdhtech. com/?itemCategory=22833&siteid=14&priorId=0) and lighting control systems (http://hdhtech. com/?itemCategory=22833&siteid=14&priorId=0) - for barbeques, pool parties, and other in-home events. HDH is able to install these systems quickly and professionally", says Hy Haddad, president of HDH.

HDH is a highly rated vendor for some of the premium vendors of home technologies. In 2005 and 2006, HDH qualified as a Vantage Controls Platinum Reseller, as well as leading the northeast region in sales and achieving 'Dealer of the Year' status. As a reseller for Vantage/LeGrand (formerly Vantage Controls), HDH offers a powerful means to integrate lighting, audio/video, window treatments, heating, cooling, security, and other functions into one central system. HDH also carries and installs Crestron control systems and home theater systems; ReQuest music and video servers; and Speakercraft audio products.

Home lighting control (http://hdhtech. com/?itemCategory=28295&siteid=14&priorId=22832&pid=22832) is another significant and growing market served by HDH. Vantage Lighting Controls gives convenient, one-touch control of a whole home's lighting system. No more bulky switches in each room. "With a Vantage lighting system you have a sleek, single keypad in every room allowing you to control whatever your heart desires", says Mr. Haddad. Not only new homes benefit from lighting control. With Radiolink, Vantage's wireless solution, a system can be installed without any damage whatsoever to the property.

Whole house music has been growing for some time. Digital music, iTunes, and MP3's are the way of the future. As a Sonos wireless reseller, HDH can install a system in one day, with no requirement to run wiring through existing walls. Sonos is the first wireless, multi-room digital music system that lets you play digital music all over your house--and control it all from the palm of your hand. A wireless Sonos Controller allows plug-and-play access to millions of songs--from music services, Internet radio, a personal digital music collection, or all of the above.

Home Theater (http://hdhtech. com/?itemCategory=28294&siteid=14&priorId=22832&pid=22832) is another popular system provided by HDH. With the highest quality flat screen plasma televisions, surround-sound and multi-room audio, and universal remote control, HDH can transform an audio-visual system into a true home theater experience. Professional installation is the key to a hassle-free consumer experience - HDH delivers the equipment and sets it up in the home, with no need for the consumer to attempt to configure and install the often complex technologies. The custom AV installer from HDH ensures a trouble-free experience for the customer.

As a reseller of these high-end products as well as a qualified professional installer, HDH is the only call the consumer needs to make for a complete system as well as installation. For more information on home automation systems, lighting control systems, universal remote control, plasma flat screen televisions, and other home electronic and integration technologies, contact HDH Intelligent Technologies at 888-449-4233.

About HDH Intelligent Technologies
HDH Intelligent Technologies, based in Brooklyn, NY, is a provider and custom installer (http://hdhtech. com) of home electronic and integration technologies. Focusing on Lighting Control systems, Security &CCTV, Audio/Video, Telephone Systems, Home Theater, and HVAC Control & Automation, HDH can handle everything needed in your commercial or residential space, from work as simple as hanging a Plasma Display on a wall, to installing a full automation and control system. HDH serves the area within a 150-mile radius from its Brooklyn, New York headquarters, from Cherry Hill, NJ, to Montauk, Long Island and Westchester (NY) and Fairfield (CT) counties. The HDH website can be found at hdhtech. com.

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PolicyStat Announces Record 2009 Results

2011-10-17T11:14:00.000-07:00

PolicyStat Announces Record 2009 Results

PolicyStat LLC, a leading provider of policy lifecycle management solutions for healthcare organizations, is pleased to announce the close of the most successful year in the company's history in 2009. During a year when the national economy was staggering through one of the worst recessions in history, PolicyStat achieved great success as measured by three key gauges - the growth in its customer base, the increase in its contracted revenue, and the expansion of its workforce.

Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) February 4, 2010

PolicyStat LLC (http://www. policystat. com), the leading provider of policy lifecycle management solutions for healthcare organizations, is pleased to announce the close of the most successful year in the company's history in 2009. During a year when the national economy was staggering through one of the worst recessions in history, PolicyStat achieved significant growth and record results.

"We are very proud of our 2009 performance, particularly in light of the challenges faced by healthcare organizations and the economy as a whole during the year," said Steven Ehrlich, President of PolicyStat. "PolicyStat's success in 2009 clearly illustrates the business value healthcare organizations realize by using our solution, and it underscores the benefits our solution delivers in three critical areas within our healthcare system - improved quality, reduced cost, and mitigated risk."

PolicyStat's success in 2009 was illustrated by three key measures - the growth in its customer base, the increase in its contracted revenue, and the expansion of its workforce. In 2009 PolicyStat's customer base more than doubled, adding hospitals and Integrated Health Networks across the United States. At the same time, the company secured record revenue, seeing its new customer bookings increase to more than 200% of 2008 levels. To help manage this growth PolicyStat also made important hires across the company in key areas designed to ensure customer success. Importantly, the company's executive ranks were strengthened with the addition of veteran software professionals, Robert Vaughan (http://www. policystat. com/PolicyStat-Appoints-Rob-Vaughan-VP-Business-Development. html) as VP Business Development and Mark Boxberger (http://www. policystat. com/PolicyStat-Appoints-Mark-Boxberger-VP-Client-Services. html) as VP Client Services. PolicyStat's 2009 success laid a solid foundation for continued growth in 2010.

"Our 2009 success as a company is truly a bi-product of our relentless focus on the success of our customers," said Ehrlich. "We know that how well we do depends entirely on the value we deliver our customers in the healthcare market. Without question, their success is our success. Our unwavering commitment to the healthcare market means that we will continue to deliver the best solutions possible for our customers. We look forward to exceeding our 2009 performance in 2010 by outperforming customer expectations, delivering increasing customer value, and creating customer success throughout the year."

ABOUT POLICYSTAT LLC:
PolicyStat LLC is an Indiana-based corporation providing an industry-leading policy lifecycle management solution for healthcare organizations. The PolicyStat solution increases productivity while simultaneously enhancing quality and compliance management. PolicyStat's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering enables short customer deployment timelines by both minimizing IT staff involvement and providing vital implementation services. For more information please visit our website at: www. policystat. com.

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The Number of Subscribers to FLASH-OFDM is Predicted to be Over 13 Million by 2010

2011-10-16T05:54:00.000-07:00

The Number of Subscribers to FLASH-OFDM is Predicted to be Over 13 Million by 2010

Dublin (PRWEB) March 27, 2006

Research and Markets (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c31866 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c31866)) has announced the addition of Emerging Wireless 2006 to their offering

The recent certification of commercial WiMAX gear represents a major milestone for the 802.16 industry but competition looms from existing and evolving IP based wireless technologies. Alternatives to WiMAX such as FLASH-OFDM, UMTS-TDD and in some cases TD-SCDMA or HSDPA are being considered worldwide, according to the just published study, “Emerging Wireless 2006.”

“Right now the competitive scenario suggests a fragmented market with diverse opportunities for vendors and operators alike,” said report author Andy Fuertes. “WiMAX backers are expected to establish a healthy marketplace in the fixed marketplace and also within certain mobile segments, particularly in those nations deploying basic telecommunications infrastructure. Many opportunities still remain outside of WiMAX in both the fixed space and in the next generation of mobile networks. Some of these will bring more dollars to the table than we see WiMAX bringing in.”

Shipments of WiMAX customer premise equipment is expected to reach 7.2 million units in 2010, according to the study, but these shipments will be dwarfed by TD-SCDMA shipments. The Chinese standard is expected to be up and running in networks by year-end 2006 and will serve 100 million subscribers in China by 2010, where the lion’s share of TD-SCDMA subscribers will reside.

Also according to the study, FLASH-OFDM subscribers are expected to exceed 13 million in 2010 while UMTS FDD radio shipments are projected to be valued at $2 billion that year.

"Emerging Wireless 2006" examines opportunities presented by recent and forthcoming wireless platforms, including next generation IP-based wireless technologies, TD-SCDMA and HSDPA. It also looks the criteria and various definitions of next generation networks(NGN) and fourth generation wireless (4G). Fixed and mobile markets are considered and assessed.

Analysis is provided for 802.16, 802.20, HSDPA and subsequent UMTS releases, UMTS TDD, TD-SCDMA, proprietary broadband wireless technologies and FLASH-OFDM. Developments in Japan are also monitored and the future role of technologies such as intelligent antennas, OFDM, software defined radio, and mesh networking is assessed.

Subscribers, device shipments, and base station deployments are quantified and detailed and a comparative analysis of these technologies is provided.

For more information visit http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c31866 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c31866)

Laura Wood

Senior Manager

Research and Markets

Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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Drink These Books! The Juice and Smoothie Association Announces New Book Series

2011-10-16T05:49:00.000-07:00

Drink These Books! The Juice and Smoothie Association Announces New Book Series

The Juice and Smoothie Association, an entity of Juice Gallery Multimedia, announces The Orginal Series of books and software about juice and smoothies.

(PRWEB) July 22, 2004

Dan Titus, popularly known as "The Smoothieman," is the author of these volumes that are the standard references for smoothie lover's worldwide.

Dan is chief banana peeler of The Juice & Smoothie Association and president of Juice Gallery Multimedia, a publishing consulting firm. He is a nutritional advocate and author of several books about the juice & smoothie industry.

Smoothies are a sensation in healthy dining. They are basically a healthy meal in a cup that can also double as a quick snack or dessert. Coupled together with vitamin supplements, "power smoothies" can even offer diet enhancement and dramatic weight control. Smoothies are the new beverage and drinkable meal for the future.

There is no competition for these books. They define the smoothie niche by the players who are the juice & smoothie industry. These products are just too cool!

The Original Series

Smoothies! The Original Smoothie Book: Recipes From the Pros (Paperback), ISBN 1582910103, $16.95 retail. Smoothies! The Original Smoothie Book: Volume 2 (Paperback), ISBN 158291020, $16.95 retail. Smoothies! The Original Smoothie Book: Volume 2, Web site CD-ROM, ISBN 1582910251, $19.95 Smoothies! The Original Smoothie Books: Special Bundled Set (Paperback), ISBN 1582910219, $24.95 retail Juice! The Original Juicing Book, ISBN 1582910227, $16.95 retail, available Fall 2004. Juice & Smoothies: Special Bundled Set, ISBN 1582910235, $32.95 retail, available Fall 2004 Smoothies! The Original Smoothie Software, ISBN 1582910243, $29.95 retail, available Spring 2005

These products can been purchased at The Juice and Smoothie Association's Web site @ www. smoothiecentral. com

Publisher: Juice Gallery Multimedia

Www. juicegallery. com, www. smoothiecentral. com Email: info@juicegallery. com

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dan Titus began his quest for the perfect smoothie years ago when he used to tour as a drummer. The rigors of the road made it difficult to eat right. He began packing a blender and juicer along for the tour dates and found that it was well worth the effort to squeeze fresh juice and blend smoothies on the road. A nutritional advocate, he began to spread the word about health and vitality. In 1992, Dan started Juice Gallery, a multimedia publishing and restaurant consulting firm, concentrating on the needs of the specialty foodservice industry.

Juice Gallery Multimedia, (www. juicegallery. com), is the world authority in regards to research and media information about the juice/smoothie business. The firm has provided industry analysis and reports to eager audiences. This information has helped propel the industry from a simple fade into a solid trend. The firm has captured a market niche, which has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and corporations realize their goals. The firms customer and client list includes many major players in the foodservice and media industry. For example: Quaker Oats Corporation, General Mills, Corporation, Hunt-Wesson Foods, Del Monte Food Corporation, Kraft Food Corporation, The Coca-Cola Company.

Juice Gallery Multimedia is a progressive and technically oriented company. The company was the first player in the industry to embrace a new technology called ÂThe InternetÂ, as early as 1994. The company also develops software, videos and other media products, which further differentiates its product mix.

In April 1995, the company launched the first trade publication for the juice & smoothie bar industry: The Juice Review Newsletter.

The company established The Juice & Smoothie Association, in December 1998 (www. smoothiecentral. com), an organization dedicated to promoting the juice & smoothie industry through consumer products.

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The Rave is Growing Daily as More Women are Becoming Smooth-n-Sassy

2011-10-15T20:01:00.000-07:00

The Rave is Growing Daily as More Women are Becoming Smooth-n-Sassy

Las Vegas NV. Women are talking about Smooth-n-Sassy's new body lotion products. Lotions designed to truly soften the skin and heighten the senses.

(PRWEB) February 15, 2005

Smooth-n-Sassy, A Las Vegas based company releases its product line of body lotions, gels and bath crystals on the Internet and beyond.

The company is opening with a strong image and product name. With a product line that offers a wide variety of aromatic choices appealing to every sense of smell.

Women who are using Smooth-n-Sassy are talking about the sensual fragrances and their skin becoming truly touchable like never before. The lotions deliver a smoothing and refreshing feeling along with a lingering fragrance.

Customers have already begun contacting Smooth-n-Sassy requesting their comments be added on their web site for others to read. They say the new body lotions, gels and bath crystals are as aromatic as they are completely penetrating to the skin.

Smooth-n-Sassy comes out with a new line of body lotions to please every kind of skin. Choices that are simply amazing and fragrances that are intoxicating, these are what it delivers. Many women are quickly finding the aroma of Smooth-n-Sassy to be rejuvenating and totally refreshing.

Competing with many larger companies, Smooth-n-Sassy is about to explode into the skin care mail stream with a lineup of body care choices that will please the most concerned about the care of their skin.

Smooth-n-Sassy has developed their body lotions and fragrances to enhance a woman's naturally beautiful scent, not to mask it. Working with the body's chemistry, Smooth-n-Sassy is headed towards distributing their products everywhere to help women care for their skin with a healthy intent.

Combining fragrance technology with Âjust loving the aromaÂ, these new products promise to deliver on their claims. Smelling good is merely a part of it. Caring for oneÂs skin is the underlying purpose and a driven one.

The company is out to help women feel good about the way they look, feel and smell. So far its working as the new company web site is up and obtaining many visitors. More and more women are becoming Smooth-n-Sassy. Many more are on the way to a great smelling world.

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Five Colorado Hospitals and Donor Alliance Recognized by U. S. Department of Health and Human Services for High Organ Donation Rates

2011-10-14T18:58:00.000-07:00

Five Colorado Hospitals and Donor Alliance Recognized by U. S. Department of Health and Human Services for High Organ Donation Rates

The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services releases list of winning hospitals having high organ donation rates throughout the U. S.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) November 6, 2010

The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the list of hospitals throughout the country that achieved high organ donation conversion rates over an 18-month period. Five Colorado hospitals were among those named for excellence in organ donation. HHS awarded Medals of Honor in three categories – Gold, Silver and Bronze – to hospitals with a minimum of six potential organ donors over 12 consecutive months, during a time span of eighteen months.

Additionally Donor Alliance, the federally-designated, non-profit organ procurement organization and an American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) accredited tissue bank serving Colorado and most of Wyoming, was awarded a first time silver medal for exceeding two national goals. The organization achieved an organ donation rate of over 77 percent, exceeding the national target of 75 percent and successfully implemented a Donation after Cardiac Death (DCD) program resulting in at least 10 percent of donations coming from DCD donors. This occurred during the 12-month measurement period from October 1, 2008 through March 31, 2010.

The awards are a result of successful partnerships between Donor Alliance and local hospitals that began with the National Organ Donation and Transplantation Breakthrough Collaborative, an initiative launched by HHS in 2003 to save thousands of lives annually by spreading best practices to the nation's largest hospitals. The intent is to increase the availability of transplantable organs for those on waiting lists throughout the country.

Winning hospitals included Denver Health Medical Center, who received a Bronze medal, Exempla Lutheran Medical Center who achieved Silver medal status, St. Anthony Central Hospital who moved from a Bronze medal in 2009 to Silver this year, St. Mary’s Medical Center - Grand Junction, who received a Silver medal and the University of Colorado Hospital who also achieved a Silver medal status as well. Both Exempla Lutheran Medical Center and University of Colorado Hospital were new medal winners in 2010.

“We are encouraged to see such high level of achievement in these five hospitals, all of which have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and dedication to performance to attain the Medal of Honor award,” said Sue Dunn, president and CEO of Donor Alliance. “Donor Alliance places great importance in our partnerships with these hospitals and without our mutual pledge to improve donation rates and processes for those who wait, success would not be possible.”

In Donor Alliance’s two-state service area, the organ donation rate for 2009 was 78 percent, with 115 organ donors recovered and 368 organs transplanted – a three percent increase over 2008. The organ donation rate refers to the number of organ donors recovered as a percentage of all eligible potential donors.

Medals are awarded to hospitals that meet or exceed from one to three national goals during a 12-month measurement period from October 1, 2008 through March 31, 2010; an organ donation rate of 75 percent or more; greater than 3.75 organs transplanted per donor; and at least 10 percent of all donors recovered by Donation after Cardiac Death (DCD). *Data reported for the January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009 calendar year. Awards were given based on a 12-month measurement period between October 1, 2008 – March 31, 2010.

Award winning hospital information is as follows:
Denver Health Medical Center; 90% Donation Rate; 9 Organ Donors; Bronze Medal

Exempla Lutheran Medical Center; 67% Donation Rate; 2 Organ Donors; Silver Medal

St. Anthony Central Hospital; 85% Donation Rate; 11 Organ Donors; Silver Medal

St. Mary’s Medical Center (Grand Junction); 92% Donation Rate; 12 Organ Donors; Silver Medal

University of Colorado Hospital; 100% Donation Rate; 4 Organ Donors; Silver Medal

Award Descriptions:
Gold: Collaborative Conversion Rate ≥ 75%, Organs Transplanted Per Donor (OTPD) ≥ 3.75, Percentage of Donors Recovered via Donation After Cardiac Death (DCD) ≥ 10% in a 12-month time period

Silver: Collaborative Conversion Rate ≥ 75%, AND OTPD ≥ 3.75, or Percent DCD ≥ 10 %

Bronze: Collaborative Conversion Rate ≥ 75%, BUT OTPD < 3.75 and percent dcd < 10%

About Donor Alliance
Donor Alliance is the federally-designated, non-profit organ procurement organization and an American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) accredited tissue bank serving Colorado and most of Wyoming. As a recognized leader in facilitating the donation and recovery of transplantable organs and tissues, Donor Alliance’s mission is to save lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation. To achieve this mission, Donor Alliance employs an effective family approach and recovery programs in more than 100 hospitals. Donor Alliance also inspires the public to register as organ and tissue donors through community partnerships, public outreach and education campaigns throughout its donation service area.

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Rising Health Insurance Costs: Is Help on the Way?

2011-10-13T21:07:00.000-07:00

Rising Health Insurance Costs: Is Help on the Way?

Washington apparently doesn't have the answer to our spiraling health care costs. Maybe this small Texas company has found a solution to the problem that our lawmakers seem reluctant to tackle

Cape Coral, FL (PRWEB) November 10, 2005

A small company, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is doing their part to alleviate the strain placed on the average American's budget by the spiraling rise of health insurance premiums.

Who knows where their solution to this problem might lead? AmeriPlan USA, a 13 year old, debt free company, has eliminated the single most responsible cause for this budget breaking problem. Administrative costs!

Over one million subscribers have taken advantage of AmeriPlan's solution. By paying a low monthly premium of $11.95 per individual or $19.95 per household (household includes all persons living at that address, related or not) the subscriber is given access to an ample list of service providers in their geographic area for dental, chiropractic, vision and prescription services. They simply present their AmeriPlan card at the time of their appointment and receive discounts of 25 to 80% for services rendered.

Rosemary Pond, an AmeriPlan broker, explains the cost-saving process as follows; "We are not a health insurance company. We are a health benefits discounted fee-for-service company. Health providers collect their fees up front and for the benefit of not having the overhead expense of recording and submitting the endless stream of data required by insurance companies, they will pass the substantial costs’ savings on to the patient.

The end result for the subscriber is a medical bill for medical services only, without having to subsidize the burgeoning health insurance industry." Ms. Pond went on, "in short, it frees up time for the provider and their staff while saving considerable money for the patient. It's one of those rare 'win-win' situations."

Although AmeriPlan’s formative years have been devoted to dental, chiropractic, optical and prescription services, with great public acceptance, they are now forging ahead into the medical arena with this same discounted fee concept.

Ms. Pond further explained, “Establishing a network of participating medical doctors is a state-by-state process which doesn’t happen overnight. Each state has its own set of hurdles which have to be cleared. We managed to satisfy the various states’ criteria for dental care and we feel it’s only a matter of time before our medical plan meets nationwide approval also.”

As of this writing sixteen states have certified AmeriPlan’s medical discounts with negotiations currently ongoing in other states across the country. With a monthly premium of $59.95 (household plan) for the doctor’s reduced fee service it has been very well received where available. As Ms. Pond notes, “For those people who can’t afford health insurance, and there are more than 40 million of them, this is a Godsend."

"Affordable medical care could cure a lot of this country’s ills." She goes on, "For instance, many small business owners who previously had not been able to offer employees health insurance benefits, due to the prohibitive costs, now find they can accommodate their employees’ needs with the AmeriPlan program. This not only leads to happier, healthier employees but the owners now find they are attracting more capable job applicants by being able to offer them a health benefits package."

It seems that this small company from Texas is tackling a problem that has been strengthening its grip on this country, one the politicians tend to shy away from; affordable medical care for everyone. We are anxiously waiting to see where AmeriPlan’s efforts will lead us.

For more information on AmeriplanUSA or other items in this article you may contact Rosemary Pond. Or visit her website at http://www. best-on-net. com/ameriplan (http://www. best-on-net. com/ameriplan)

AmeriPlan USA, headquartered in Dallas, TX, was established in 1992 and has become an industry leader in the field of health and medicine. The company is a provider access organization with over 100,000 medical professionals nationwide. All providers are professionally licensed in their state of practice.

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Women Health Articles in an Easily Digestible Form

2011-10-13T01:24:00.000-07:00

Women Health Articles in an Easily Digestible Form

More information is available about Anorexia nervosa in the Information Portal - Targetwoman as part of its ongoing quest to keep women well informed. Pick informative articles on a wide range of women health topics from this collection.

(PRWEB) June 19, 2005

"Unlike what is commonly believed, anorexia nervosa is not about loss of hunger but about a person constantly battling hunger in the quest for a slim and perfect body image. Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are often not easy to diagnose and can lie dormant till they assume larger proportions. The statistics for anorexia and other eating disorders show that nearly 15% of young women adopt unhealthy eating habits and attitudes. What is the treatment for anorexia nervosa? What are its symptoms?"

Do you know that nearly 80% of American women claim to be dissatisfied with their body shape and appearance? And nearly $109 million is spent each day in America on dieting and diet-related products?

Targetwoman - the information portal for women has a detailed article on Anorexia nervosa as part of its ongoing quest to keep our women well informed. What started as a simple repository of a collection of articles on women's health and women's fitness has grown into several thousand pages of content.

When Targetwoman was conceived roughly a year ago, the motto was to present well-researched information under one portal. As a result, they hired postgraduate writers who could laboriously spend hours on individually assigned topics to come up with articles on many of the topics of interest to women. The resulting articles are polished and edited for lucidity and ease of assimilation.

After all, the chosen topics most of the time, involved technical jargons and medical terms. To present the content to laymen and laywomen, it necessitated rephrasing the content for a larger audience. Women have many health problems afflicting them from childhood to matured adult stages. Each peculiar phase comes in for special treatment if you decide to address the target group.

A teenager looking for specific information about puberty issues will need gentle language, which explains the complexity of womanhood in simple terms. On the other hand, a seasoned mature professional who wants to know about the means to prevent osteoporosis will need more detailed medical facts coached in a language she can knowledgeably use with her doctors.

A visit to the Information portal is on the cards - if you seek easily digestible information on Women's health.

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Settlement Reached For Cleanup of Asbestos Mine

2011-10-12T18:56:00.000-07:00

Settlement Reached For Cleanup of Asbestos Mine

Joseph W. Belluck, a partner at the New York law firm of Belluck & Fox, LLP, says the cleanup of the Vermont asbestos group mine site is long overdue

New York (PRWEB) July 21, 2009

A legal settlement allowing for the cleanup and monitoring on the nation's largest former chrysotile asbestos mine and mill helps raise awareness of the prevalence of asbestos in society, says a New York personal injury attorney who concentrates in asbestos litigation.

"The cleanup of the Vermont asbestos group mine site is long overdue," said Joseph W. Belluck, a partner at the New York law firm of Belluck & Fox, LLP, which handles asbestos-related injury cases. "Public access to the site should be controlled immediately, and runoff from the site stopped to protect the public from exposure."

The U. S. Department of Justice and state of Vermont announced earlier this month a legal settlement with the former owner of the asbestos mine and mill to address industrial contamination at the Vermont site and 12 other sites around the country. In legal filings, the Justice Department had said the contamination posed a threat to public health and the environment.

The consent decree, filed July 2 in the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, is In re: 0-1 Holdings Inc., et al (Case Nos. 01-30135 (RG) and 01-38790 (RO).

Under terms of the consent decree, G-I Holdings, Inc., a private New Jersey company that manufactures roofing materials, will take steps to fence and secure the 1,673-acre abandoned mine and mill site and will monitor air emissions from the site.

The site has two towering piles of mine and mill tailings that are eroding and harming downstream creeks, justice officials say. The piles also attract hikers, rock collectors and ATV enthusiasts who may unknowingly be exposing themselves to airborne asbestos. Inhaling microscopic asbestos fibers can cause serious respiratory illnesses including lung cancer and mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lungs.

"This is a reminder of how widespread asbestos contamination remains in our communities and how important it is to minimize asbestos exposure," Belluck said.

G-I, which has been in bankruptcy protection since 2001, will reimburse the federal government and Vermont for up to $25.8 million of the estimated $300 million for past and future cleanup costs.

The Vermont site is the most significant of 13 contaminated industrial sites covered by the settlement, according to the Justice Department. The federal government has up to 10 years to bring claims for cleanup costs and environmental damage at three related heavily-contaminated industrial sites in New York and New Jersey, known collectively as the Linden sites.

The consent decree is subject to public comment for 30 days and court approval.

About Belluck & Fox, LLP

Belluck & Fox, LLP (http://www. belluckfox. com/) is a nationally recognized law firm that represents individuals with asbestos and mesothelioma claims, as well as victims of crime, medical malpractice, motorcycle crashes, lead paint and other serious injuries. The firm has won more than $200 million in compensation for its clients and their families.

Partner Jordan Fox is a well-known asbestos and mesothelioma attorney who has been named to the Best Lawyers in America, New York Magazine's "The Best Lawyers in the New York Area" and to Super Lawyers. On two separate occasions his verdicts were featured as the National Law Journal's Largest Verdict of the Year.

Partner Joseph W. Belluck is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in New York Magazine's "The Best Lawyers in the New York Area" and in Super Lawyers. Mr. Belluck has won numerous cases involving injuries from asbestos, defective medical products, tobacco and lead paint, including a recent asbestos case that settled for more than $12 million.

For more information, contact the firm at 877-695-2909 or through the online contact form (http://www. belluckfox. com/contact_us. html).

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Torrance Dentist, Dr. Robert Mondavi, Discusses the Differences between Silver Fillings and White Fillings

2011-10-09T00:52:00.000-07:00

Torrance Dentist, Dr. Robert Mondavi, Discusses the Differences between Silver Fillings and White Fillings

Part of practicing dentistry pertains to the filling of cavities that occur in the teeth from decay. Recent studies suggest that silver amalgam fillings that have been in use for years might pose serious danger to the health of the patient. On the other hand, modern technology has provided white fillings that are aesthetically more pleasing and are said to be safe. Torrance cosmetic dentist, Dr. Mondavi is now discussing the advantages and disadvantages of each method, and who is the best candidate to receive that treatment.

Torrance, CA (PRWEB) September 7, 2010

Part of practicing dentistry pertains to the filling of cavities that occur in the teeth from decay. There are various substances that can be used to fill a cavity. Recent studies suggest that silver amalgam fillings that have been in use for years might pose serious danger to the health of the patient. On the other hand, modern technology has provided white fillings that are aesthetically more pleasing and are said to be safe. Torrance cosmetic dentist (http://www. besttorrancedentist. com), Dr. Mondavi is now discussing the advantages and disadvantages of each method, and who is the best candidate to receive that treatment.

What is the difference between composite white fillings and silver amalgam fillings? One big difference is the appearance. White fillings are virtually invisible and blend in with tooth color, so that the filling is not obvious when looking at the tooth. Silver fillings will show and would not be appropriate for any cavities that are in the front of the mouth. White fillings are definitely more pleasing to the eye.

There are individuals who are concerned about silver amalgam fillings being toxic because of their mercury content. For this reason, white fillings are preferred by many patients because they contain no mercury. But white fillings are more costly to have placed in the teeth than silver fillings, and dental insurances may not always pick up the extra cost of having a tooth filled with a composite white filling. Dentists also need special training to insert white fillings, as composite materials require bonding techniques that silver fillings do not. An advantage of white fillings is that the tooth will be less sensitive to hot and cold substances if the composite filling is inserted correctly.

Silver fillings are stronger but will weaken the teeth, which will not happen with white fillings. Composite fillings by themselves are not stronger than silver, but when placed in the tooth, they serve to strengthen it more than amalgam fillings will. Composite fillings do not require as much removal of the tooth, leaving a smaller opening to fill. One thing to keep in mind with composite fillings, though, is the fact that heavy alcohol consumption will cause them to weaken more rapidly.

Dr. Robert Mondavi, dentist in Torrance (http://www. robertmondavidds. com), uses the best types of fillings for his patients. He will discuss the pros and cons of composite white fillings and silver amalgam fillings. As a highly respected Torrance cosmetic dentist (http://www. robertmondavidds. com), Dr. Mondavi will use his extensive training in dentistry to competently handle his patients' dental needs and give them strong teeth, healthy gums and beautiful smiles.

If you need more information about silver and white fillings, or you need a cavity filled, you can contact Torrance dentist (http://www. besttorrancedentist. com), Dr. Robert Mondavi DDS at (310) 363-7126, or go to Blue Sky Family Torrance dental (http://www. robertmondavidds. com/torrance-dental. html) office located at 17311 Yukon Ave. in Torrance, CA 90504. You can also visit their website http://www. RobertMondaviDDS. com (http://www. RobertMondaviDDS. com)

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Cancer Treatment Specialists Highlight Clinical Benefits, Expanded Range of TomoTherapy's Advanced Radiation Therapy Technology : 300 Attend Advanced Clinical Solutions Symposium Held During ESTRO Annual Meeting

2011-10-08T14:20:00.000-07:00

Cancer Treatment Specialists Highlight Clinical Benefits, Expanded Range of TomoTherapy's Advanced Radiation Therapy Technology : 300 Attend Advanced Clinical Solutions Symposium Held During ESTRO Annual Meeting

More than 300 members of Europe’s radiation oncology community attended a TomoTherapySM-focused symposium on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008 in Gothenburg, Sweden. The Advanced Clinical Solutions Symposium was hosted by TomoTherapy Incorporated (NASDAQ: TOMO), maker of the Hi·Art® treatment system, and held during the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO) annual meeting. Four eminent clinical experts, including ESTRO president Prof. Vincent Grègoire, discussed the clinical benefits and broadened patient treatment options made possible by TomoTherapy’s innovative radiation therapy platform.

MADISON, Wis. (PRWEB) September 18, 2008

Prof. Grègoire, radiation oncologist, UCL St-Luc University Hospital, Belgium, spoke on the use of TomoTherapy for adaptive planning in head and neck cancer treatments.

"Using different imaging protocols, (the Hi·Art system's) daily megavoltage CT imaging allows us to assess patterns of systematic and random deviations in head and neck cancer patients, and allow the repositioning of the patients before treatment," said Prof. Grègoire. "Ultimately it should allow recalculation and adaptation of the dose distribution that should be delivered to fulfill the plan constraints."

Prof. Dr. med. Klaus Herfarth, vice chairman, department of Radiation Oncology, University Clinic Heidelberg, Germany, discussed how TomoTherapy technology broadens radiation therapy's reach for large and complex cancer cases: "The TomoTherapy Hi·Art system extends and improves the oncological treatment range. We at Heidelberg are excited to continue exploring the clinical possibilities with TomoTherapy."

Prof. Marc-Andre Mahé, M. D, Ph. D., chief radiation oncologist, Centre René Gauducheau, Nantes, France, presented on his center's overall clinical experience with the Hi·Art system, stating, "We have evaluated TomoTherapy with comparative treatments for large and complex volumes and found dosimetric benefit for patients in these cases. We are investigating improvements in outcomes for these patients."

Prof. Dr. Dirk Verellen, chief medical physicist, the Oncologic Center at Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Brussels, Belgium, discussed his research experience with TomoDirect™, a new discrete-angle delivery mode for the Hi·Art system introduced at ESTRO.

According to Prof. Dr. Verellen, "TomoDirect shows great potential for delivering efficient breast treatments and extending the clinical efficiency of the TomoTherapy Hi·Art system. TomoDirect also significantly reduces planning time for these treatments and, in this mode, we expect beam-on time for simple cases to be equivalent to that of conventional linear accelerators."

TomoDirect will be introduced to the United States radiation oncology community at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting, held Sept. 21-25, 2008 in Boston, Mass.

Said Fred Robertson, M. D., CEO of TomoTherapy: "The ESTRO introduction of TomoDirect was a great success. We believe that the many customers who took time to learn about this groundbreaking technology left with a better understanding of TomoTherapy's distinct technological edge in meeting more radiotherapy needs, today and for years to come. We look forward to repeating this success at ASTRO."

About TomoTherapy Incorporated

TomoTherapy Incorporated has developed, markets and sells the TomoTherapy® Hi·Art® treatment system, an advanced radiation therapy system for the treatment of a wide variety of cancers. The Hi·Art treatment system combines integrated CT imaging with conformal radiation therapy to deliver sophisticated radiation treatments with speed and precision while reducing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. The company's stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol TOMO. To learn more about TomoTherapy, please visit TomoTherapy. com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this release regarding future products, events, expectations and other similar matters, including but not limited to statements using the terms "will", "can", "is expected to", or "should" constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements contained in this press release are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, including but not limited to factors such as our ability to gain customer acceptance, ability to complete development in a timely manner, ability to protect intellectual property, risks of interruption due to events beyond the company's control, and the other risks listed from time to time in TomoTherapy's filings with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which by this reference are incorporated herein. These forward-looking statements represent TomoTherapy's judgments as of the date of this press release. TomoTherapy assumes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements in this release because of new information, future events or otherwise.

Do Women Really Fake Orgasms? Mens-Sexual-Health. org Releases Quiz Results

2011-10-06T03:44:00.000-07:00

Do Women Really Fake Orgasms? Mens-Sexual-Health. org Releases Quiz Results

A voting poll gives some insight as to the percentage of women that do fake orgasms.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) March 7, 2006

564 women who took the quiz were presented the question: "How many times do you fake orgasm?"

The items they checked off showed in the results as follows:

Never - 31.5%

Sometimes - 52.7%

All the time - 15.8%

On average, it takes a woman 5 to 20 minutes to achieve orgasm from the start of sexual intercourse. Many women never or rarely achieve this pinnacle of sexual pleasure while others take much longer - often too long for their partners.

Other Reasons why a women might be faking orgasms with you:

1) She may not have ever experienced the joy of orgasm before. Now, this might sound contrary to what you may believe but, it does happen in women. Women are known to have never had reached that climatic release before. Men always try to convince them that their performance can achieve the level of sexual excitement and the intensity of the orgasmic sensation.

2) She gets sore really fast. This could be because of her body type or because she doesn't produce enough lubrication. Some women have very thin vaginal walls.

3) She thinks that it is very important for you. She is willing to fake orgasms. That's why you don't want to put too much pressure on the topic. If you force the issue, you are just forcing her to not be truthful. You have to be considerate of the situation and understand her position for beneficial results.

Ways to tell if your woman is faking orgasms, including:

1) Mechanical moaning.

2) Her noises don't match what is going on.

3) You don't feel her rhythmic PC muscle contractions gripping and releasing your reproductive organ.

4) Her breathing. If she is breathing heavy while she has an orgasm, she will continue it for a little while. If she can turn it off like a switch, she is probably faking it.

Solutions and Tips: Improving of sexual technique (more, longer lasting foreplay activity and male start/stop method during intercourse to last longer) , testing of hormonal levels (low testosterone levels can, for instance, especially in post menopausal women, cause sexual problems) and female sex enhancing aids (gels, herbal pills and creams).

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Drug Rehab Directory Offers Free Information on 'Dirty Dozen' - 12 Addicting Drugs

2011-10-05T12:52:00.000-07:00

Drug Rehab Directory Offers Free Information on 'Dirty Dozen' - 12 Addicting Drugs

Drug rehabilitation directory web site, 99detox. com, offers free information on twelve popular addictive, mood-altering substances.

Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB) August 22, 2007

Drug rehabilitation directory web site, 99detox. com, now offers free information on 12 addictive drugs. Alcohol, Cocaine, Ecstasy, Heroin, Hydrocodone, Lortab, Methadone, Oxycontin, Painkillers, Percocet, Vicodin, and Methamphetamines make up this "dirty dozen" of addictive mood-altering substances. Although these are frequently seen in local clinics, they are by no means the most widely used substances.

"When people need treatment, they come to us first for information," says Online Marketing Director Gellar. "We deal with people addicted to this stuff everyday and we know what people need to know about these substance, like how to cope when you find out a loved one is using, and how to help them without pushing them away or making them feel intimidated." Different drugs have different effects on people, so it is important to approach the person appropriately, in a way that will make them feel like you're trying to help.

"These drugs are particularly dangerous and addictive," says Gellar. Because of the threat caused by these substances, Lakeview Health has provided this information completely free of charge.

Site owners, Lakeview Health Systems LLC, report that these twelve substances appear frequently in their affiliated drug rehab (http://99detox. com/) clinics and stressed the importance of informing the public about these dangerous substances. "The site is about educating and informing people seeking addiction treatment" says Gellar. The goal of 99detox. com is to inform the public about the dangers of addictive substances.

The information in the directory covers a variety of topics including medically based inpatient detox programs, symptoms of addiction, addictive disorders, relapse prevention, the effects of various substances, innovative treatment trends, and more. Information for the site is gathered from trained medical professionals at Lakeview Health Systems LLC.

The information is available at the following link: drug information (http://99detox. com/drug-information. html)

About 99detox. com:
99detox. com is a private referral network assisting people who need treatment for alcohol and drug addiction from all over the continental United States. 99detox. com is owned and operated by Corporate Response LLC. Corporate Response is a subsidiary from Lakeview Health Systems LLC, a healthcare corporation whose mission is to improve the quality of life by providing quality health services. For additional information, please visit http://www.99detox. com (http://www.99detox. com)

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MEDSRXONLINE. com is Taking the Online Pharmacy World by Storm

2011-10-05T06:57:00.000-07:00

MEDSRXONLINE. com is Taking the Online Pharmacy World by Storm

A new discount online Pharmacy hits the web. Stated to have some, if not the lowest prices on the web.

Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB) June 8, 2006

Medsrxonline. com announces the launch of their online pharmacy, committed to meeting and exceeding all government regulations placed upon new online health care provisions. All the prescription medications they sell are FDA approved and obtained from pharmaceutical wholesalers or directly from the manufacturer, assuring top level quality.

"We are striving to be the number one online Pharmacy on the web,” explains Rob Levandowski, Marketing Manager of Medsrxonline. com, “And we are committed to adding more products all the time. Our approach is simple, keep the prices the lowest on the most popular meds, and ship fast via Fedex."

To meet the specific health needs of their customers, Medsrxonline. com employs the services of highly trained and qualified pharmacists to provide high standards of pharmaceutical care and secure an accurate diagnosis. RxDepot. biz utilizes the healthcare innovation of the Internet, improving patient access to physicians with a free medical consultation. This system eliminates the need for a traditional physical exam, instead allowing patients to complete an online questionnaire to be reviewed by a U. S. licensed and board certified physician.

“We are continually looking for ways to improve our services, as customer health and satisfaction are our top priorities, as well as offering discounts to return customers,” explains Levandowski.

Medsrxonline. com offers a select feature that allows patients to set their account preferences to automatically reorder their prescriptions when they need to be refilled. They offer competitive prices on prescription drugs like Fioricet, Lipitor, Tramadol, Viagra, Allegra and Cialis.

For more information or sign up for the newsletter please go to Http://www. medsrxonline. com.

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A health and wellness revolution is taking place, company grows 2200% in 2 years!!

2011-10-04T21:39:00.000-07:00

A health and wellness revolution is taking place, company grows 2200% in 2 years!!

Revolutionary wellness products are providing amazing health results to thousands of individuals while people getting in on this ground floor opportunity are generating significant incomes

(PRWEB) February 24, 2003

Are you looking for a business where you can be your own boss, create a serious home-based income, reward yourself for your hard work, set your own hours, and promote products you can be proud of (and, as an added bonus, products you can use yourself for your health and well-being)?

It sounds too good to be true, right?

Well, it is true! I want to tell you about some revolutionary products from Legacy for Life. In a weak economy, Legacy for Life has grown nearly 2200% over the past two years. How is this possible? Numerous individuals with a variety of medical problems have had their lives greatly enhanced by the Legacy immune system support products. You too can be promoting these wonderful products to your family, friends, and all those interested in improving their health. The word is spreading rapidly and more and more satisfied users are joining the Âwellness revolutionÂ

YouÂre timing to become part of this business is perfect. Your Legacy for Life distributor business is still considered to be a ground-floor opportunity with a very high upside.

Wellness at the present time is a Trillion Dollar industry. The immune system products from Legacy for Life provide beneficial support in the following key areas:

Ã¼ Heart and cardiovascular support

Ã¼ Healthy cholesterol levels

Ã¼ Circulatory system support

Ã¼ Flexible and healthy joints

Ã¼ Energy level improvement

Ã¼ Digestive tract support

OK, the products are great, but you want this business to make you some serious money.

Your piece of the Trillion Dollar industry is there for the taking by your hard work. With this outstanding home-based business you do not need to carry any inventory, there is no complicated paperwork to generate your sales, there are no collection headaches to worry about, there is an outstanding distribution network already in place to efficiently get the products to your customers, and its all backed by a fantastic sales and marketing support system.

Its really a very simple formulaÂÂÂÂ.

Great products + loyal customers = serious income potential + long-term residual income

Do the following to further convince yourself this opportunity is right for you:

Ã¼ Go to my website www. mylegacyforlife. net/newvitality (http://www. mylegacyforlife. net/newvitality) and spend some quality time searching throughout the valuable information on the pages

Ã¼ Send me an e-mail with any questions you may still have, or additional information you need to make your decision. My e-mail is bobrab@aol. com

Ã¼ Call me with any questions you may have, including how to get your own business started, at the following (631) 680-3220

I wish you success, take the steps to change your life and take control of your financial future.

CONFLUENCE GIVES FUND PROVIDER COMPLETE PERFORMANCE CALCULATION ON THE WEB

2011-10-04T15:46:00.000-07:00

CONFLUENCE GIVES FUND PROVIDER COMPLETE PERFORMANCE CALCULATION ON THE WEB

A leading international mutual fund company has turned to Web-based software from Confluence to handle all its performance calculations and data distribution. Orbitex Management, advisor to the Orbitex Group of mutual funds, will use ConfluenceÂs FundStation. net to calculate fund performance and after-tax rates of return. FundStation. net is the first mutual fund performance calculation and data distribution service available as an Application Service Provider (ASP).

(PRWEB) May 23, 2001

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Â A leading international mutual fund company has turned to the Web to handle all its performance calculations and data distribution.

Confluence announced today that Orbitex Management, Inc., advisor to the Orbitex Group of mutual funds, will use ConfluenceÂs FundStation. net to calculate fund performance and after-tax rates of return. FundStation. net is the first mutual fund performance calculation and data distribution service available as an Application Service Provider (ASP) over the Internet.

"We needed an efficient, flexible, and scalable solution to meet our financial information needs, especially our need to generate reliable after-tax reporting,Â said Robert Youree, Chief Executive Officer of Orbitex Management. ÂWe selected ConfluenceÂs ASP model because it met all of our requirements."

ÂFundStation. net gives Orbitex a cost-effective way to calculate mutual fund performance and distribute the data to brokers, financial institutions, and investment advisors, Â said Mark Evans, president of Pittsburgh-based Confluence Technologies. ÂAt the same time, FundStation. net provides Orbitex with an easy way to comply with the SECÂs strict new tax reporting rule.Â

The Orbitex Group includes a variety of mutual funds in sectors such as health and biotechnology, energy, communications, international, and growth. Orbitex Management has $700 million in assets under management.

FundStation. net is the ASP version of FundStationTM, ConfluenceÂs industry-leading mutual fund software. More than 40% of United States mutual funds rely on FundStation to automate their investment performance calculations and broadcast data to investment advisors, analysts, brokers, and other customers.

Through its After Tax Returns service, FundStation generates calculations of mutual fundsÂ after-tax rates of return that comply with the recently effective SEC regulation requiring disclosure of the impact of taxes on fund returns. FundStation. net provides the same after-tax reporting capability to ConfluenceÂs ASP customers.

Confluence recently released version 4.70 of FundStation, which automatically creates composite reports that adhere to Association for Investment Management and Research (AIMR) standards. In addition, version 4.70 enables mutual fund companies to create customized equity indices to measure the performance of their funds. Both these new features are also available in FundStation. net.

Confluence is a leader in the financial software industry. Many major financial services companies, including Charles Schwab, Janus, and American Express, depend on Confluence software. Inc. magazine recently named Confluence to its list of the 500 fastest growing privately held corporations in the country.

TheBodyShapeFitness. com Debuts to Promote Easy, At-Home Fitness Equipment

2011-10-04T08:22:00.000-07:00

TheBodyShapeFitness. com Debuts to Promote Easy, At-Home Fitness Equipment

Founder of TheBodyShapeFitness. com, C. A. Ornellas is pleased to announce the launch of her new website. Shoppers will discover a premium variety of at-home fitness equipment designed to provide simple and affordable exercises at a relaxed and enjoyable pace. Choose from a collection of tools for yoga, Pilates and much more. Visit the site’s new blog to read-up on short and simple exercise routines.

Honolulu, HI (Vocus) August 12, 2010

Web entrepreneur C. A. Ornellas is pleased to announce the publication of her new website, http://www. TheBodyShapeFitness. com. Launched in April 2010, the online business was developed to provide shoppers with a premium selection of at-home fitness resources and accessories that promote simple and relaxed exercise routines.

“My interest in at-home fitness equipment started just after my recent back surgery,” Ornellas said. “I wanted to get back in shape and was looking for easy and relaxed ways to tone my abdominal muscles, strengthen my core and support my back.”

At TheBodyShapeFitness. com shoppers are invited to browse a quality assortment of exercise equipment designed to provide fitness seekers with a collection of simple and affordable at-home exercise strategies. Choose from an abundance of yoga supplies such as mats, blocks and sandbags as well as an assortment of Pilates equipment like exercise balls, toning cords and fitness circles.

“Pilates is a great exercise for expecting mothers to prepare for childbirth; shoppers will find a book on my site about planning for this experience,” Ornellas said. “Additionally, I’ve provided a collection of serenity-promoting CDs that enhance the tranquility and peace of a yoga or Pilates workout.”

The web store also distributes the basics for at-home fitness with abdominal boards, sit-up benches and more. Plus, shoppers may choose from a collection of body support braces for the back, knee and elbow as well as camping and hiking equipment such as tents and backpacks.

Keep an eye out for new products as Ornellas will continue to update her web store with new merchandise. Just on the horizon, shoppers can look forward to the introduction of pure and refreshing skincare products.

To learn more about the specific products available at TheBodyShapeFitness. com, visit the website’s newly formulated blog, http://www. TheBodyShapeFitnessBlog. com. This social platform will also be used to highlight at-home workout routines to complement the gym equipment as well as tips on general health and nutrition.

“My exercise equipment is great for men and women because it promotes endurance and flexibility. Plus, regular exercise is important because it keeps the body’s immune system strong and healthy,” she said.

About the Company:
TheBodyShapeFitness. com is owned and operated by web entrepreneur and fitness guru C. A. Ornellas.

C. A. Ornellas
Http://www. TheBodyShapeFitness. com
(808) 947-7145

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Kopos & Baker Experiences Growth in 1st and 2nd Quarters Seven New Hires Swell the Contingent Staffing Ranks, with More Hiring to Come

2011-10-04T04:13:00.000-07:00

Kopos & Baker Experiences Growth in 1st and 2nd Quarters Seven New Hires Swell the Contingent Staffing Ranks, with More Hiring to Come

Kopos & Baker, Inc., is experiencing exciting growth in its recruiting and contingent workforce teams. K&B is an international holding company serving the human capital management industry, with specializations in health and life sciences, defense, engineering, niche technical and international talent acquisition, and was recently named the number one executive recruitment firm in the Philadelphia region.

Conshohocken, PA (PRWEB) August 3, 2007

"We're scaling up to meet the needs of our clients and in anticipation of expanding into new markets," says Merrit Baker, president and COO. "We've added over 54 new employees between our recruiting teams and contract workforce in the last two months with more hiring to come."

"We've built an environment that rewards individual and group success, so finding new team members is never a problem," says George Charokopos, CEO. "It's an exciting time to come on board and people sense it when they walk in the door. They want to be a part of it."

The idea for Kopos & Baker grew out of a discussion around the kitchen table. Since its inception K&B has been built around developing industry-recruitment best practices and turning those into deliverables its clients can rely on. In addition to an evolving contingent line of business, Kopos & Baker has mastered a full service recruitment process outsourcing program which can be custom fit to any organizations hiring needs, regardless of the number of positions to be filled.

K&B is currently hiring recruiters with one or more years experience, preferably in technical fields like IT, department of defense contractors, steel industry or alternate energy engineers. Applicants should submit resumes to solutions@21staffing. com.

About Kopos & Baker, Inc.
Kopos & Baker, Inc. (www. koposbaker. com) is an international holding company with subsidiaries serving the human capital management industry, with specializations in health and life sciences, defense, engineering, niche technical and international talent acquisition. MedX and MedX International serve the health and life science industries. 21st Century serves the defense and engineering sectors and Antean serves the clinical research industry. Kopos & Baker's portfolio of companies' primary business objective is to provide intelligent hiring solutions for its customers using unique pricing models that result in substantial return on investment when compared with conventional agency models. An organization built on Trust, Excellence, Honesty & Integrity and Results; Kopos & Baker is a leading Human Capital Management firm. Kopos & Baker, Inc. is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, with offices internationally.

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Award-Winning Central Alberta Community is Home to the 2010 STARS Lottery Dream Home

2011-10-04T03:57:00.000-07:00

Award-Winning Central Alberta Community is Home to the 2010 STARS Lottery Dream Home

Calgary-based Lamont Developments Limited is thrilled to announce that Ryders Ridge, located in the Town of Sylvan Lake, Alberta, has been selected as the location for the Grand Prize in the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society's (STARS) 2010 Lottery. This is the second year that this award-winning 150-acre development has been selected as the site for the Central Alberta STARS Lottery Home.

Red Deer, Alberta (PRWEB) October 9, 2009

Calgary-based Lamont Developments Limited is thrilled to announce that Ryders Ridge, located in the Town of Sylvan Lake, Alberta (http://www. rydersridge. com/location/sylvan), has been selected as the location for the Grand Prize in the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society's (STARS) 2010 Lottery. This is the second year that this award-winning 150-acre development has been selected as the site for the Central Alberta STARS Lottery Home.

"This 2,500-square-foot, two-storey home by Falcon Homes (http://www. rydersridge. com/the-homes) is currently under construction in the estate section of our real estate development. It will be open for public viewing in February 2010," says Lamont Developments owner and project manager, John Gordon. "As is customary in Ryders Ridge, this home features extraordinary architectural details both inside and out. It is also close to shopping, an elementary school and the beautiful Four Season's Park."

Red Deer and area residents are encouraged to support STARS by purchasing tickets to win the Dream Home, but Gordon adds that you don't have to depend on "Lady Luck" to become part of this vibrant new community.

"This is an excellent time to purchase new home in Ryders Ridge," says Gordon. "Interest rates are lower than they have been in decades, we have an amazing selection of lots available in Phase 2A and 2B, as well as the estate section and, if you buy now, you could be in your new home by spring.

"Ryders Ridge also offers the benefit of free choice," Gordon states. "We have assembled some of the finest builders in the Red Deer region to help you build the home of your dreams. The select includes Abbey Master Builder, Asset Builders, Candel Homes, Falcon Homes, Mason Martin Homes, Somerset Homes and Unique Elevations (http://www. rydersridge. com/builders). You choose the lot you love and then select your builder. This results in healthy competition and enables you to select from a variety of superb designs at a fair price."

Recognizing that "location" is one of the most important considerations when purchasing real estate (http://www. rydersridge. com/buyhere), Ryders Ridge has much to offer. Located just 16-kilometres west of Red Deer and only 90-minutes from both Calgary and Edmonton, the Town of Sylvan Lake is an excellent choice for a permanent family resident or a vacation get-away home.

ABOUT RYDERS RIDGE (http://www. rydersridge. com):
Ryders Ridge has grown to be one of the most desirable real estate developments in the Sylvan Lake/Red Deer real estate market (http://www. rydersridge. com/location). Located adjacent to Four Season's Park and connected to the CPR pedestrian pathway, this new residential community boasts an abundance of green space, access to shopping and an existing elementary school. Located at the heart of this lake community; Ryders Ridge also offers easy access to a myriad of recreational activities, such as golf, fishing and other outdoor pursuits.

To create Ryders Ridge, Lamont Developments worked closely with the township, planners, builders and architects to design and build a community with a harmonious architectural theme and a genuine sense of community. They then hand-picked seven of Central Alberta's best builders - renowned for their individual commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Within a year of the sub-division's initial opening of Phase I, Ryders Ridge was presented with the 2008 SAM Award of Excellence for Best New Community in Central Alberta.

ABOUT LAMONT DEVELOPMENTS & RYDERS RIDGE BUILDERS
With a fundamental respect for land and people, Lamont Developments Limited has been building great homes and neighborhoods in Alberta for the past 16 years. Lamont has built and created successful small town communities in places such as Sylvan Lake, Airdrie and Spruce Grove. Strong principles, attention to detail and ability to deliver make Lamont communities an ideal place to live.

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Pillshut Online Pharmacy Comparison Service Introduces ÂSmart ShoppingÂ

2011-10-03T12:09:00.000-07:00

Pillshut Online Pharmacy Comparison Service Introduces ÂSmart ShoppingÂ

Pillshut Online Pharmacy Comparison Service Introduces ÂSmart ShoppingÂ Smart Shopping Pillshut. com introduces a new convenient way of pharmaceutical shopping.

(PRWEB) August 13, 2004

Pillshut Online Pharmacy Comparison Service Introduces ÂSmart ShoppingÂ.Pillshut. com introduces a new convenient way of pharmaceutical shopping.

We combine a best expertise in pharmaceutical and marketing fields to make your shopping pleasant and inexpensive experience.

About Pillshut

In 2004 a team of talented medical specialists and internet-marketing professionals joined together to provide an innovative health products comparison shopping.

Pillshut. com strives to reflect the best interests of our customers; we are here to deliver the world-class smart shopping. With us itÂs always convenient and inexpensive in fact we are here to save you money buying top quality products.

Variety of Choice is a Key

At Pillshut we are delivering a large selection of hand-picked products presented only by trusted vendors. Here you can compare prices from an extensive variety of products to make your best decision on buying the best-priced product.

Pillshut. com offers:

-An extensive top quality product selection

-Top rated trusted vendors

-Smart price comparison system

-Customer has the power to make the best decision

For more information about Pillshut please contact:

Public Relations

Electronic address: info@pillshut. com

Web site: http://www. pillshut. com (http://www. pillshut. com)

Lucas-Recommended. com Announced Grand Opening the Online Health Care Product Store

2011-10-01T11:13:00.000-07:00

Lucas-Recommended. com Announced Grand Opening the Online Health Care Product Store.

Lucas-Recommended. com Â http://lucas-recommended. com/ announced Grand Opening the Online Health Care Product Store. Lucas-Recommended. com has thousands of health care items for your needs and budget.

(PRWEB) January 5, 2005

Lucas-Recommended. com carries vitamins, antioxidants, diet aids, wheelchairs, humidifier, slippers, and many more. Some of the artworks we have: Health 1st -- Manufacturer Outlet Store:: 4-Wheel Aluminum Collator (Walkers) 4-Wheel Aluminum Collator with 8" Foam tires, Push Down Brakes, Storage Basket. Weight - 11 lbs. Weight capacity -250 lbs. TNT Nutrition Center:: Nature's Way Vitamin C 500 W Bio 100 Caps. (Antioxidants) Serving size of 2 capsules Citrus 600 mg; Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 1000 mg.

For more information about Lucas-Recommended. com, please visit

Http://lucas-recommended. com/ (http://lucas-recommended. com/)

About the website above:

Is built for new generation of e-Commerce which committed to simplifying the life of millions internet users in a new way online shopping. The site and the supporting staff are dedicated to make e-Commerce and online shopping fun, reliable, and easy. The site is easy to use and help merchants to minimize setup and maintenance, while maximizing return on investment. For more information please feel free to contact us.

Disclaimer:

Data and information provided by the above website(s), contents, materials, goods, and or services are for informational purposes only. The creator, webmaster, and the related staff of the website(s) shall not be liable for any errors in the content. For detail please visit the disclaimer section of the website(s).

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Dietary Changes and GERD / Acid Reflux: The Latest Research

2011-09-30T18:42:00.000-07:00

Dietary Changes and GERD / Acid Reflux: The Latest Research

In this recent Health Alert, Johns Hopkins reviews the latest research from The Archives of Internal Medicine on diet and GERD, which suggests that contrary to common advice, dietary changes alone will not improve symptoms of GERD, such as heartburn or acid reflux.

New York (PRWEB) May 8, 2008

If you have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, also known as acid reflux) you know these unpleasant feelings all too well -- heartburn, indigestion, nausea, and sometimes vomiting.

Acid from the stomach can even regurgitate into organs connected to the esophagus, such as the larynx, trachea, and lungs, causing pain and long-lasting damage.

One of the first things doctors tell people with GERD is to change their diet to reduce heartburn. This advice often means eliminating chocolate, spicy foods, mint, citrus fruits and juices, fatty foods, carbonated beverages, coffee and other caffeinated products, alcohol, and late-night meals.

Now a research review of over 100 studies of these dietary and other lifestyle measures has found that, while consuming these foods and beverages may make GERD symptoms worse, there is NO scientific evidence that banning them from your diet will improve heartburn, or fix the underlying problem of acid reflux.

[This research review was reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine (Volume 166, page 965).]

What WILL work for GERD, according to the research review, is sleeping with the head of your bed elevated, and losing weight if you're overweight.

These strategies reduce heartburn symptoms and lower acid levels in the esophagus.

Of course, if you experience heartburn after eating a certain food, common sense dictates that you avoid that food to see if your symptoms improve.

If the symptoms don't improve, see a doctor about taking medication for GERD, which will likely do more for your symptoms than dietary restrictions.

For those who dismiss their symptoms as 'just' heartburn, treating GERD is important. Untreated GERD can lead to serious complications, such as esophageal ulcers (nonhealing mucosal defects), esophageal strictures, Barrett's esophagus (a disorder of the cells lining the esophageal mucosa, which may lead to cancer), and esophageal cancer.

Therefore, it is important to not self-diagnose, and inform your doctor of any change in symptoms or severity of symptoms.

For more Digestive Disorders Health Alerts, please visit the Digestive Disorders Topic Page
Johns Hopkins Health Alerts Digestive Disorders Topic Page (http://www. johnshopkinshealthalerts. com/alerts_index/digestive_health/19-1.html)

For an annual review of the latest research on Digestive Disorders, please visit:
Johns Hopkins Health Alerts Digestive Disorders White Papers 2008 (http://www. johnshopkinshealthalerts. com/white_papers/digestive_health_wp/digital08_landing. html)

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CEB: Leading Edge of Best of the Breed Business Solutions Exhibiting in Gitex 2003

2011-09-30T15:11:00.000-07:00

CEB: Leading Edge of Best of the Breed Business Solutions Exhibiting in Gitex 2003

CEB is a leading total solutions provider in Middle East and Gulf Area and a long lasted prominent figure in Software Industry. CEB provides the most comprehensive and scalable suite of product capabilities, functionality and experience required to help customers accomplish their stated business, technical and operational objectives. Since 1980, CEB has been providing the IT market in the region and the surrounding areas with comprehensive solutions covering most of the crucial demands of technology, business and automation. CEB is well known for its state-of-the-art software solutions currently implemented in a large number of prestigious banks, companies, governmental agencies as well as private organizations. CEB solutions include comprehensive Banking Solutions, Knowledge Management and Workflow, Insurance Management Systems, Business Process Optimization and Management and others. CEB works with worldwide recognized suppliers of IT tools and technologies. Part of CEBÂs prominent characteristics is its professional knowledge of the automation needs along with the special requirements of the IT needs of the Middle East and Gulf Area besides its awareness of the processes currently running there. The list of prestigious organizations currently employing CEB solutions in a variety of sectors and for a diversity of business requirements do reflect CEBÂs success in accomplishing the demands of each and everyone of them.

(PRWEB) October 4, 2003

CEB is pleased to announce its participation in Gitex 2003 in World Trade Center Dubai, UAE. CEB will be demonstrating a set of best of the breed business solutions including Document Management Solutions in addition to automated Workflow Solutions. CEB applications have been designed according to the latest trends in IT industry and technologies so as to accommodate the new trends in e-business in cooperation with well recognized IT solutions and tools providers worldwide. CEB provides the most comprehensive and scalable suite of product capabilities, functionality, and experience required to help customers accomplish their stated business, technical and operational objectives. CEB will be exhibiting the following products in Gitex 2003:

1) ImageLinks v.4.5, Document management solution that allows users to capture, index, organize, store, annotate, and easily retrieve different types of files.

With its powerful feature being Internet/ Intranet solution is meant for data retrieval for users who are mainly concerned with viewing documents, records and images and can perfectly work in multi-branches and far away sites.

2) DailyJackets, Bank Branches Automation Solution: a financial-Imaging solution for financial sector embodied in banking industry meant for automatically archiving the important documents of daily transactions carried between the bankÂs branches guaranteeing ease of data retrieval.

3) ImageFlow, a scalable workflow solution meant for providing a streamlined, easy and cost effective way to automate business processes and coordinate the flow of work and so improving the overall effectiveness and efficiency in the organization.

ÂThe set of products we are exhibiting are pointing towards covering a variety of business, e-business and technical requirements for a diversity of sectors starting with Financial sector embodied in banking industry, then comes e-business organizations, alongside governmental agencies, health care centers, telecommunications, services providers in addition to insurance companies and many others.Â said Ayman Arafeh, General Manager at CEB.

ÂCEB works with worldwide recognized suppliers of IT tools. Part of CEBÂs prominent characteristics is its professional knowledge of the automation requirements along with the special necessities of the IT needs of the Middle East besides its awareness of the processes currently running there. The list of prestigious customers currently employing CEB solutions in a variety of sectors and for a diversity of business requirements; do reflect CEBÂs success in accomplishing their demands.Â

For more information visit CEB at GITEX 2003- Software Hall 5, Stand 500

Integrated IT solutions

Www. CEB. com. jo

P. O. Box 414 Amman 11953 Jordan Tel. (962-6) 5 62 99 99 Fax (962-2) 5 62 99 88

E-mail marketing@Ceb. com. jo

Seven Tips to Simplifying Beauty

2011-09-29T12:27:00.000-07:00

Seven Tips to Simplifying Beauty

Learn the most useful beauty tips a woman should know in a two day event with well known, make up to the stars, Terri Apanasewicz.

Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) September 10, 2006

It's not complicated. A woman simply wants to look her best, whether managing an office, sipping iced lattes with the girls or prepping for a date with a special someone.

Celebrity makeup artist Terri Apanasewicz, who has helped some of the world's most famous faces prepare for events from the boardroom to the red carpet, offers these tips for Simplifying Beauty:

1. For ease and natural glow use a mineral powder foundation such as Amazing Cosmetics Velvet. A few quick strokes of the brush apply even coverage that lasts all day.

2. Put concealer in the inside corner of the eyes and blend down to the recessed area under the eye. This alone will brighten and refresh one's overall look.

3. Achieve a healthy radiance by dusting the apples of cheeks, the forehead and the chin with a little blush or bronzer.

4. Apply a tinted moisturizer, such as DuWop's Revolotion Face for a little coverage without a lot of work. The best way to apply a tinted moisturizer is to put a little on the fingers and blend over the face.

5. Use a soft toothbrush gently across the lips to remove dry skin and soften lips so that lip color will last longer.

6. Lip stains are the perfect compromise when balm isn't enough and lipstick is too much. Try one of Stainiac's many tints to give lips color and highlight their natural texture. Follow with a light gloss for extra moisture and shine.

7. Get luxuriously round and elongated lashes by putting the eyelash curler close to the base and squeezing lashes. Then move up to the middle of the lashes and give a second squeeze. Finish by giving a squeeze to the ends of the lashes.

To learn how to put these and other professional makeup techniques into practice, attend Apanasewicz's two-day Simplifying Beauty workshop on Oct. 28-29 at the Hyatt West Hollywood, 8401 Sunset Blvd. Seminar attendees will receive a specially designed makeup tool kit valued at $350.

The seminar is 10 a. m.-6 p. m. Saturday, Oct. 28, and 10 a. m.-3 p. m. Sunday, Oct. 29. Investing in yourself for this two-day event is $599.

Registration deadline is Oct. 1. Call 310-694-9656, ext. 703, for more information.

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New Self Contained Growing Environment for Gardeners Provides Total Security

2011-09-29T08:45:00.000-07:00

New Self Contained Growing Environment for Gardeners Provides Total Security

Homegrown Hydroponics has recently released a series of self contained growing machines geared towards the indoor or hobbyist gardener. Now indoor gardeners can grow with hydroponics year round, with an effortless turnkey system, right in their own homes. These growing cabinets provide total security, and a perfect environment to grow anything from herbs to tomatoes right at home; effortlessly! Provides an excellent alternative to expensive professionally grown hydroponic herbs.

Weston, FL (PRWEB) January 18, 2006

Homegrown Hydroponics (http://www. homegrown-hydroponics. com (http://www. homegrown-hydroponics. com)) of Ft. Lauderdale Florida is a start-up manufacturing company filling a much needed niche. On the heels of the current organic health food craze, Homegrown Hydroponics provides an alternative to expensive store bought organic foods. With the new release of their "Stealth Cab Series" anyone can grow their own fresh herbs on their countertop, all year round.

Howard Birnbaum, owner and operator of Homegrown Hydroponics had this to say "We make growing your favorite vegetables possible, without much effort using our grow cab series. Now housewives can grow fresh basil, or tomatoes right on their countertop. Imagine serving fresh vegetables, homegrown without any chemicals, without even having to even step outside! You can feed your family the most healthy of organically grown foods, knowing they are completely chemical free. And at the same time, the entire family can marvel at the amazing growth rate of hydroponics. Up to 10x faster than soil and without nasty fertilizers."

Mr. Birnbaum is referring to their new Stealth line of grow cabinets, which are futuristic, yet contemporary cabinets that can sit on your countertop or in any room of the house. Contained within the un-assuming black cabinet is a myriad of lights, timers, and electronics all run in-sync with each other to provide a perfect growing environment for any short, bushy plant. Cold air is brought in from below or behind the cabinets, while hot air is exhausted by a series of fans. Odor from stinky plants such as garlic is even reduced to the faintest of smells from a built in carbon scrubber, available on the higher end models.

Howard Birnbaum explains "These systems are truly turn-key driven. Anyone with a little patience and a small green thumb can easily grow vegetables and fruits like the professionals. These systems are completely automated, and self contained environments for plants. There really isn't much to it. Add seeds, a little bit of water, and sit back and watch as nature take it's course!"

"What's really special about these items is how they blend in perfectly with home decor." One model that is particularly sleek features stainless steel doors, and an electronic indoor outdoor thermometer to constantly observe temperature, and a programmable digital timer straight out of the Jetson's. When the doors are opened, a billowing bright light and flourishing sea of green leaves is revealed.

The Stealth series grow cabinets are available in black and silver finishes, and range in size from small to large. The small hydroponic system can house around 7 plants, while the largest in the series is 8 feet tall, and can comfortably fit up to 30 individual plants.

An employee of Homegrown Hydroponics had this to say "We are using Aeroponic technology. The most state of the art, and reliable hydroponic system currently available. Basically water containing plant nutrients is shot out of a series of micro-jet sprayers at such high pressure, the liquid turns to a fine mist. The mist is then effortlessly absorbed by the plants roots, maintaining a high ratio of oxygen to dissolved solids. Plants thrive in these type of environments, as they don't have to work for their food."

Similar technology has been used by commercial hydroponic gardeners, growing in the unsurpassable heat of the desert in Israel, to the freezing cold winter months of Alaska, with outstanding results. Hydroponically grown plants can now be grown anywhere, any time regardless of the conditions outside. Homegrown Hydroponics has brought the joy of growing home; in the digital age.

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Caffeine Awareness Month Brewing at Columbia University

2011-09-29T07:02:00.000-07:00

Caffeine Awareness Month Brewing at Columbia University

Over-caffeinated students discover the truth about caffeine.

Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB) November 30, 2005

A Columbia University professor and the Caffeine Awareness Alliance (CAA) have joined together to alert students about the dangers of caffeine dependency. Professor Netzer, an assistant professor of marketing, and several of his students are developing unique marketing strategies for the non-profit organization.

National Caffeine Awareness Month is an annual event that calls attention to the risk associated with caffeinism and caffeine withdrawal syndrome, a disorder recognized by the psychiatric community. Several states and cities across America celebrate this event in March.

Marina Kushner, founder of the CAA, remarked "I'm delighted the professor is helping our cause. The students appear highly motivated and are quite familiar with this ubiquitious drug."

Kushner is also the author of "The Truth About Caffeine: How Companies that Promote it Deceive Us and What We Can Do About it." The book explores caffeine’s darker side that scientist know but that the caffeine industry has tried to suppress.

"Many students abuse caffeine without realizing the damage it causes to their health. At 200 mg of caffeine, you can experience typical addictive symptoms such as irritability, restlessness, tension, insomnia, excitement, and gastrointestinal disturbance. If you boost that level to more than 1 gram (1000 mg), you can get irregular heartbeats, panic and anxiety disorders, muscle twitching, incoherent speech, excessive urination, flushed skin, and depression. And, believe it or not, when you take over 5 grams of caffeine, the results can be fatal." said Kushner.

Kushner has developed Soyfee, a popular coffee-substitute made from 100% organic soy beans. Soy has been shown to help lower cholesterol, fight heart disease, and promote strong bones. For further information about Soyfee and its varieties, please visit www. soycoffee. com. To learn more about the dangers of caffeine, visit www. CaffeineAwareness. org. or call 815-572-8007

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Flatirons Solutions Develops DITA-based Technical Publishing Solution

2011-09-29T02:13:00.000-07:00

Flatirons Solutions Develops DITA-based Technical Publishing Solution

Quick-Start Solution for XML Publishing Seamlessly Integrates with EMC Documentum and Leading XML Authoring Tools

Boulder, Colo. (PRWEB) September 12, 2007

Flatirons Solutions, a leader in XML publishing and content management solutions, announced the launch of their Technical Publishing Solution for EMC Documentum®, an XML-based content management platform. Designed in conjunction with EMC Documentum the solution leverages the Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA) and DocBook standards, and seamlessly integrates with the Documentum Content Management System and leading XML authoring tools. Based on Flatirons Solutions' SourceOnceTM methodology and best practices for leveraging XML and content reuse, the solution offering includes a standardized project plan, standardized Content Architecture/Design document, and pre-built Documentum configurations and workflows for state-of-the-art DITA-based technical publishing. Whether just starting with DITA, or looking to enhance an existing DITA application, organizations can be operational within six weeks and realize immediate ROI in production costs, resources, and publishing cycles.

"Flatirons Solutions' extensive experience with Documentum has enabled us to provide world-class solutions involving content management, XML, collaboration and Documentum expertise," said Eric Severson, Chief Technology Officer of Flatirons Solutions. "The Technical Publishing Solution fills a gap in the marketplace for a comprehensive XML-based solution for publishers of technical content. By developing this XML solution specifically for the Documentum platform, our customers are able to reduce publication, content maintenance and review costs, and eliminate the need to design a costly, non-standard solution from scratch."

"Flatirons has been a significant player in the implementation of XML authoring/translation/publishing solutions for EMC organizations," said Paul Masalsky, Information Architect and Program Manager at EMC. "In addition to providing high quality professional services, Flatirons has gone beyond EMC's requirements and base expectations. As a long-standing client and partner, EMC looks forward to introducing the Technical Publishing Solution to our commercial and enterprise accounts with Flatirons."

EMC is marketing the Technical Publishing Solution as part of their overall Technical Publications Management offering, which also includes products from EMC and our partners, including implementation services by Flatirons Solutions.

Flatirons Solutions is an EMC Select Services Team (SST) partner, and ranked 9th on the Select Services Team for 2006. As a leader in Documentum's XML capabilities, Flatirons Solutions has implemented and developed XML-based solutions, published numerous papers and code samples, and actively participated in the Documentum community.

About Flatirons Solutions
Flatirons Solutions, an Inc. 500 company, is a professional services firm that provides consulting, systems integration, and systems & software engineering services to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies. A leading content management solutions provider specializing in XML-based publishing and business process automation, Flatirons has provided enterprise-wide solutions in industries such as aerospace, transportation, publishing, manufacturing, financial services, insurance, and health. Flatirons also engineers software-intensive, mission-critical systems for federal government and defense agencies. Established in 2001, Flatirons Solutions is a privately-held company headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with offices in Washington D. C. and Ft Worth, TX.

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AP DIGITAL PARTNERS WITH PA NEWS TO PROVIDE ONLINE U. K. CONTENT

2011-09-28T21:24:00.000-07:00

AP DIGITAL PARTNERS WITH PA NEWS TO PROVIDE ONLINE U. K. CONTENT

(PRWEB) January 28, 2001

Associated Press and PA News Partner to Provide British and Irish News and Sports to Web and Wireless Markets Throughout the Americas

NEW YORK, 25 January 2001 - AP Digital has partnered with the PA News to produce U. K. Reports, a service offering 24-hour breaking news and sports from Britain and Ireland to Web and wireless markets across the Americas.

The new international news service, which is delivered via the Web in easy-to-use packages,

Complements AP Digital's existing lineup of other world news products, such as the Kyodo World Service Reports, AP Online en Espanol, AP Top 10 Global news, and five other titles.

"With PA News as a content partner, AP Digital extends its international product offerings," said Thomas E. Slaughter, vice president and director of AP Digital. "We are pleased to work with PA News to bring British and Irish news to the Americas, with the same high measure of immediacy and integrity that AP Digital customers already expect and demand."

AP Digital provides PA News content to Web sites and wireless services via the Internet in two packages: Main News and Sports News. Both consist of Top 10 headlines, which are continuously updated and link to either news briefs or in-depth, full-length reports.

Coverage includes British and Irish politics and parliaments, health news, technology stories, business reports, education, London, celebrity, royalty, and entertainment. Additionally, coverage of 30 different sports, including cricket, rugby, soccer/European football, golf, horse racing, gaming, motor sports and tennis, is provided.

"This partnership with AP Digital gives us a valuable reach into the American market," said Jason Lambert, PA News account manager. "PA News content is available to AP Digital's American customers, allowing them to access our British and Irish news from the same place they get other world news from The Associated Press."

About PA News: The national news agency of the United Kingdom and Ireland, the Press Association deploys 500 reporters in 16 bureaus. PA News sets the British and Irish news agenda as the agency at the forefront of breaking national news. Visit PA News at www. pa. press. net.

About AP Digital: A division of The Associated Press, AP Digital offers news services with text, photos, audio, graphics and video on a wide variety of topics to the Web and wireless markets.

About The Associated Press: Founded in 1848, The Associated Press is the world's oldest and largest newsgathering organization, providing content to more than 15,000 news outlets with a daily reach of 1 billion people around the world. Its multimedia services are distributed by satellite and the Internet to more than 120 nations. For more information about The Associated Press, please visit www. ap. org. For more information about AP Digital, call 800-AP-CALL-1 or visit www. apdigitalnews. com.

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CONTACTS:Fernando Ferre, Director of Marketing and Product Development, AP Digital

Tel.: (212) 621-7020 or email: fferre@ap. org

Spencer Samaroo, Communication Executive, PA News

Tel.: 44 (207) 963-7530 or email: spencer. samaroo@pa. press. net

Reed Group Releases Version 6.1 of MDGuidelines

2011-09-28T05:05:00.000-07:00

Reed Group Releases Version 6.1 of MDGuidelines

New version of web-based platform offers most accurate Return-to-Work guidelines available today for managing disability and workers' compensation. MDGuidelines 6.1 includes updated content for new medical trends, a text-only version for use with mobile devices and by the visually impaired, and the addition of Colorado State Guidelines.

Westminster, CO (PRWEB) June 9, 2010

Reed Group, Ltd (http://www. reedgroup. com/index. htm). announced today that it has issued version 6.1 of MDGuidelines. com (http://www. mdguidelines. com/), its online platform of industry-leading return-to-work guidelines. The new release includes updated content based on changing medical trends, a text-only version for use with mobile devices and by the visually impaired, and the addition of Colorado State Guidelines.

MDGuidelines 6.1 has updated content in 179 monographs as well as updated RBRVS (Medicare fee data) and HCUP data (hospital length of stay and cost data). It also offers nine new topics and new tables to reflect treatment advances and responses to user requests.

For example, return-to-work durations have been shortened for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction to reflect current medical trends. James B. Talmage, M. D., chair of Reed Group’s Medical Advisory Board, explains why patients recover more quickly from this injury: “Over the past five years, open reconstruction has been basically abandoned, and essentially, all isolated ACL reconstructions are now done arthroscopically. Also, there is more use of motion control bracing which helps to protect the new ligament.”

“Trends such as these dramatically change the expectations that employees and employers should share, so that the employee can return more quickly to productivity,” says Reed Group President, Guidelines, Jon Seymour, M. D. “Without this kind of updated information, users would be attempting to navigate changed terrain with out-of-date maps. At MDGuidelines, we constantly strive to provide the most up-to-date, medically accurate information available.”

Another feature of MDGuidelines version 6.1 is EasyAccess, which provides the same information as the fully graphic MDGuidelines, but primarily in text for faster loading with mobile devices (e. g. iPhones, Blackberrys) and devices used by the visually challenged.

MDGuidelines version 6.1 also includes the State of Colorado Treatment Guidelines, which are well-established evidence-based guidelines utilized in workers’ compensation injuries. Content from the Colorado Guidelines has increasingly been considered for adoption by other states legislating the use of guidelines for reimbursement of treatments in workers’ compensation (http://www. mdguidelines. com/) cases.

About Reed Group
Reed Group is the world’s most trusted source of return-to-work information, helping companies improve employee absence outcomes. Reed Group’s data, tools, customized solutions, and case management services help reduce absence incidence and duration, and get employees back to normal, healthy lives and full productivity. Reed Group is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado. More information at www. reedgroup. com and www. mdguidelines. com.

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Natural Health Author Teaches Readers How to Beat Bird Flu Virus, Even if Vaccines and Antiviral Drugs Run Out

2011-09-27T10:09:00.000-07:00

Natural Health Author Teaches Readers How to Beat Bird Flu Virus, Even if Vaccines and Antiviral Drugs Run Out

Flu book supplies consumers with the flu protection strategies they will need to face a possible flu pandemic.

Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) November 8, 2005

Countries around the world are preparing for a bird flu pandemic, but the fact is there aren't enough antiviral drugs or vaccines to treat everyone. Even in wealthy countries such as the United States, supplies are vastly inadequate compared to the estimated number of people that may be infected (30% of the global population, according to World Health Organization estimates). To help people stay healthy and survive the pandemic, holistic author Mike Adams has compiled nutritional defenses against viral infections in his new guide "What You Need to Know About the Bird Flu."

The downloadable booklet is available free of charge at http://www. truthpublishing. com/survivinginfluenza. html (http://www. truthpublishing. com/survivinginfluenza. html)

"If vaccines run out, people can still protect themselves by using natural therapies like antiviral herbs, foods and supplements," said Adams. "In fact, the top recommended antiviral drug, Tamiflu, is manufactured from an ancient Chinese herb, star anise." The public, says Adams, is not being informed about the antiviral capabilities of herbs and foods because conventional medicine places too much emphasis on pharmaceuticals and vaccines while ignoring natural remedies.

Earlier this year, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Julie L. Gerberding, MD, MPH, testified that the U. S. has stockpiled enough Tamiflu and Rimantadine tablets to treat approximately 6.5 million adults. With more than 290 million people in the U. S., that supply will treat less than five percent of population. Should a pandemic strike, antiviral foods and herbs may be the only option available to most Americans.

This is especially important because the bird flu virus could easily mutate into a Tamiflu-resistant strain. Dr. David Butler-Jones, Canada's chief public health officer, recently voiced this concern by saying, "Quite honestly, nobody knows at this point whether Tamiflu will be effective at all when we face a pandemic. We may have wasted the money that we bought all this Tamiflu for."

In "What You Need to Know About the Bird Flu," readers will learn the following:

The top 12 antiviral herbs Where to find antiviral herbal tinctures Lifestyle changes that boost natural immunity How to stay informed about natural health solutions to the bird flu

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Don’t Get Soaked When You Buy Your Hot Tub This Season

2011-09-27T04:15:00.000-07:00

Don’t Get Soaked When You Buy Your Hot Tub This Season

If buying a hot tub is on the priority list this season, consider these tips from a Puget Sound expert so you don’t get soaked.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) April 27, 2006

If buying a hot tub is on the priority list this season, consider these tips so you don’t get soaked.

Alice Cunningham, a hot tub retailer with 28 years of experience and many industry and customer service awards to her credit (www. olympichottub. com), says that a smart and knowledgeable spa purchase can be the difference between experiencing endless relaxation and hassle-free enjoyment and owning a burdensome, resource-draining machine that ends up costing more to operate and maintain than ever anticipated. Take stock of her time tested tips before you construct your backyard getaway.

Don’t choose a spa made by an unknown manufacturer or without a proper warranty.

One size doesn’t always fit all. Choose a size that fits your lifestyle and your family.

Try it wet before you buy it.

Hear the silence. This is especially important if you plan to place it near sleeping areas, on a deck or rooftop.

Take a deep breath and smell the water. Look for a spa that’s sanitized with a corona-discharge ozonator with silver ion for boosting the cleanliness. Crystal clean water without effort or hassle should be your primary concern.

Keep it simple. A simple on/off control panel is best.

Keep it clean. Do not consider buying any spa without full, no “by-pass” filtration. That means that all of the water is passing though the filters when the jets are on.

Keep it safe. Select a spa with locking cover and locking control panel to keep small children safe.

Check under the hood. The quality of the construction and materials used will determine how long your spa will last, the actual long-term cost, and the maintenance involved in its upkeep.

Save money while saving energy. Avoid spas with “peanut” pellet insulation stuffed under the cabinet or those with no insulation at all. Beware of manufacturers who claim that no insulation allows easy access to fix plumbing leaks.

You get what you pay for. Reputable dealers will provide third-party laboratory testing results that document typical operating costs. Heating costs for a “bargain” spa can run three to four times more a month than for well-insulated models which may cost more initially.

Here today. Here tomorrow? Small, regional, or local manufacturers typically stay in business less than five years. Look for a manufacturer with at least 25 years of a strong track record and backed by a Fortune 500 company for the best protection for your investment.

Buy the dealer before you buy the spa. Do business only with a local dealer who will give you service as good after the sale as before your purchase.

Ask for references.

See the warranty, ask for a copy, and read it for understanding.

“Add-ons” add up. Beware of “add-ons” not included in the purchase price like an insulating cover, delivery to your prepared site, leveling, water care products, and on-site instruction and operation - all of which are vital and should not be incur additional charges.

Don’t buy a spa at a carnival or fair.

Want a hot tub with those frozen chicken wings? “Big box” retailers typically carry off brands or stripped down versions of brands by larger manufacturers. Choices are limited and the wait for service can be very long. The low price you think you’re paying initially will cost you far more down the road.

Most hot tub owners say that their spa purchase was one of the best investments they’ve made. Follow these tips and choose a credible, qualified, and expert hot tub retailer to ensure that you get the right hot tub the first time as you experience relaxation in the comfort of your own backyard.

More About Olympic Hot Tub:

At Olympic Hot Tub, "We make it easy to take it easy®" is more than a tag line. It is a statement that describes the heart and soul of the company and how it does business. Research shows that consumers hesitate to make hot tub purchases because they are uncomfortable with the purchasing process, need help figuring out where to install their hot tub, and have worries or concerns about hot tub maintenance. Through the years, Olympic Hot Tub has developed proven, credible, and caring approaches toward addressing these very real concerns and has earned among the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the nation in the process. Recently, the Olympic was awarded the Locksin Thompson Dealer of the Year Award for the second time since 1992 by Hot SpringTM Spas. Olympic was selected from among 850 Hot Spring dealers worldwide to receive this award symbolizing professionalism, product knowledge, and outstanding customer service.

Olympic Hot Tub is the oldest spa and hot tub company in the Northwest with five retail stores located in Seattle, Fife, Issaquah, Lacey and Everett and a sales and service center in Tukwila, Washington. Founded in 1977, the company employs 45 exceptional team members and has a customer base of over 14,000 in greater Puget Sound and SE Alaska. Currently celebrating its 28th year of business, Olympic Hot Tub Company is the #1 selling retailer for Hot SpringTM Spas worldwide and the exclusive Hot SpringTM Spas dealer in the Puget Sound. Hot SpringTM Spas are the largest selling brand of spas in the U. S. and the only hot tub manufacturer certified by the National Sanitation Foundation as meeting all health and safety requirements for the overall spa safety and performance. Olympic Hot Tub Company is credited by the Seattle Times with the introduction of hot tubs to the greater Puget Sound area. In addition, Olympic is the most award-winning spa retailer in the U. S. Learn more at www. olympichottub. com.

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Free NetFlow Generator now available from Plixer International

2011-09-26T00:36:00.000-07:00

Free NetFlow Generator now available from Plixer International

Adding to their line of NetFlow trending and analysis software, Plixer has released a new application for generating artificial NetFlow packets for testing software and hardware.

Sanford, ME (PRWEB) November 10, 2009

Plixer International, the makers of an industry leading NetFlow analysis tool called Scrutinizer, has announced the release of a new software application called Flowalyzer. Flowalyzer is a completely free application that runs on the Windows platform and creates artificial NetFlow data streams. These NetFlow data streams, which can be formatted as NetFlow version 5 or NetFlow version 9, can be used to determine the health and reliability of the NetFlow collector being used. Flowalyzer NetFlow Generator aids network administrators in configuring their NetFlow sending hardware, as well as the packet collector on the other end.

"Flowalyzer is a tool set for network engineers that makes it a simple process to determine whether your NetFlow collector is accepting flows or even dropping data," says Michael Patterson, Product Manager for Scrutinizer NetFlow & sFlow Analyzer.

"This is a tool that came out of our development team by necessity. Reliable and highly configurable NetFlow generators for precision software development did not exist. We needed a tool to verify that Scrutinizer was processing data with the highest degree of accuracy. Flowalyzer allowed us to configure exactly what to send so that we could forecast precisely what was expected. We then added the other tabs to make it useful for customers."

Flowalyzer eliminates the guess work. Simply comparing the traffic sent from Flowalyzer to the traffic received by the NetFlow collector can determine if data is being dropped and if so, how much. Especially, when utilizing more advanced NetFlow traffic analysis techniques, like Network Behavior Analysis, it is important that the NetFlow collector is providing the NetFlow analyzer with all of the data, not just some of it. Flowalyzer determines if all of the records are being delivered.

Pricing and availability
Flowalyzer NetFlow Generator is a completely free NetFlow testing tool kit, which also includes a NetFlow Listener, a NetFlow Configurator and a network communicator. Flowalyzer is available for download now.

Plixer International, Inc. develops and markets network traffic monitoring and analysis tools to the global market. All of the tools are built from the ground up with valuable feature sets and ease of use in mind. Plixer tools have been used to analyze and troubleshoot irregular traffic patterns by IT professionals with some of the largest networks in the world, such as CNN, The Coca-Cola Company, Abercrombie & Fitch, Lockheed Martin, IBM, Regal Cinemas, Raytheon, and Eddie Bauer.

For product and sales information, contact Plixer International, Inc. at 1 Eagle Drive, Sanford, Maine, via telephone (207) 324-8805, fax (207) 324-8683.

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FACES Announces New Community Partners

2011-09-25T23:25:00.000-07:00

FACES Announces New Community Partners

The award winning Fibromyalgia Association Created for Education and Self-help welcomes new Community Partners.

Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) April 18, 2006

The Fibromyalgia Association Created for Education and Self-help [FACES] an all volunteer, grass roots, IRS tax exempt, 501 [c] 3, nonprofit association located in Chicago, Illinois welcomes the following new members of our Community Partnership Program:

FACES has joined forces with three other Alumni of the National Fibromyalgia Association’s [NFA’s] 2005 and 2006 Leaders Against Pain Conferences. . .

The Mercy Fairfield Health and Wellness Center Fibromyalgia Support Group [the Ohio Support Group] located in Cincinnati, Ohio;

Helping Our Pain and Exhaustion [H. O. P. E.] a IRS tax exempt, 501 [c] 3, nonprofit organization located in Novi, Michigan, and;

P. A.N. D.O. R.A. [Patient Alliance for Neuroendocrineimmune Disorders Organizing for Research and Advocacy], an IRS tax exempt, 501 [c] 3, nonprofit alliance in Coral Gables, Florida.

The NFA is FACES first and longest Community Partner. Joining forces with H. O. P. E. and the Ohio Support Group allows FACES the opportunity to establish a Midwestern Community Partnership Program, while partnering with P. A.N. D.O. R.A. re-fortifies our National Community Partnership Program.

FACES announces the first project of our Midwestern Community Partnership Program with H. O. P. E., and The Ohio Fibromyalgia Support Group will be a Fibromyalgia Conference scheduled for May 17-20, 2007 to be held in Chicago, Illinois in observance of Chicago Fibromyalgia Awareness Month.

“We are moving full steam ahead on planning”, reports FACES award winning President/Founder Sabrina Johnson, “and are currently recruiting volunteers to assist with planning, fundraising and grant research and writing”.

For more information and to volunteer with the 2007 Midwestern Fibromyalgia Conference, visit http://www. fibrocop. org (http://www. fibrocop. org).

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Launch of Continuing Professional Development Cognitive Behaviour Therapies & Hypnosis Certificate Courses

2011-09-24T07:37:00.000-07:00

Launch of Continuing Professional Development Cognitive Behaviour Therapies & Hypnosis Certificate Courses

The Centre for Postgraduate Studies & Research Ltd has launched a Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapies and Hypnosis. This coincides with the NICE guidelines on the effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapies in dealing with PTSD and the reference to investment in behavioural therapies in the Labour Party manifesto.

(PRWEB) May 6, 2005

The Centre for Postgraduate Studies & Research Ltd has launched a range of continuing professional development programmes for health and caring professionals with a focus on cognitive behaviour therapies and hypnosis and cognitive hypnotherapy.

The launch of this course coincides with the announcement this year from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) into the effectiveness of cognitive behaviour therapy in dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder. It also supports the reference made in the current Labour Party manifesto to invest in behavioural therapies to address mental health disorders.

Professor Stephen Palmer PhD, the Course Director of Centre for Postgraduate Studies & Research Ltd, says; Âcognitive behaviour therapy can be a very effective way to help people with a wide range of conditions including post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and even those who are suicidalÂ.

ÂHypnosis used as an adjunct to cognitive behaviour therapy can increase the effectiveness of the therapy and the rate of attrition for clients experiencing many of the conditions listed above. We are very excited about the launch of the new Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapies and Hypnosis programme, and hope it will provide health and caring professionals with additional techniques to help their clientsÂ.

For additional information on the Certificate courses in Cognitive Hypnotherapy, or cognitive behaviour therapy, contact Kate Thomas or visit www. studiesandresearch. com.

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PrintingForLess. com Goes Green with 100% Wind Power

2011-09-23T19:00:00.000-07:00

PrintingForLess. com Goes Green with 100% Wind Power

America's Print Shop Commits to Wind for All Its Energy Needs

Livingston, MT (PRWEB) January 5, 2009

PrintingForLess. com (PFL), www. printingforless. com, America's environmentally-friendly print shop, announced today that PFL now purchases 100% of its electricity from renewable power sources. This means that every computer, printing press, folding machine, and light PFL uses is powered by a nearby wind farm. PFL is working with its local utility, Park Electric Cooperative, along with Basin Electric Power Cooperative's Prairie Winds-Energy in Motion Green Tag Program, to make this green initiative possible.

"Though wind-powered electricity costs a little more, we believe that as more businesses purchase energy from renewable sources, green power will gain momentum and go mainstream, eventually providing our country with the best of all worlds: energy that is clean, cost-effective and made in America," says Andrew Field, PFL President and CEO.

Why wind power? According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, http://www. nrel. gov/docs/fy05osti/37602.pdf (http://www. nrel. gov/docs/fy05osti/37602.pdf),:
"Wind energy is economically competitive; Wind energy is a valuable crop of the future for farmers and ranchers; Unlike most other electricity generation sources, wind turbines don't consume water; Wind energy is an indigenous, homegrown energy source that contributes to national security; Wind energy is inexhaustible and infinitely renewable; Wind energy is clean energy that produces no emissions; Because wind energy's 'fuel' is free, it reduces the risk associated with volatile fossil fuel prices; Wind energy has overwhelming public support."

"With our wind power, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for responsible forest management, and our other green activities, we are doing our part to help preserve the environment while providing high-quality marketing materials that our customers can be proud of," says Field. For more information on PFL's sustainable practices, visit http://www. printingforless. com/Green-Printing-Practices. html (http://www. printingforless. com/Green-Printing-Practices. html).

"We are pleased to welcome PrintingForLess. com to our Green Power Program," says Toni Cody, Park Electric Member Service/Marketing Director. "By purchasing 100% renewable energy, PFL is helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote a cleaner and healthier local community." PFL is Park Electric's largest wind-powered customer.

To offer feedback, get more information on PFL's green initiatives, or boost your business with marketing materials that are easy on the environment, visit www. printingforless. com or call 800-930-6040.

About PrintingForLess. com
PrintingForLess. com is the first commercial online printing company in the United States. Located in southwest Montana, PrintingForLess. com provides unmatched technical and customer support and instant online pricing and ordering for its full color printing services. Go to www. PrintingForLess. com for affordable, full-color printing services including: business cards, magnets, postcards, brochures, newsletters, posters, calendars, presentation folders, greeting cards, letterhead, and more. For additional information, please visit our website or call 800-930-6040.

Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, Rembrandt Communications®, LLC, (406) 823-7023

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Allergy Relief, Chiropractic and Biofeedback Provided at New Absolute Health Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona

2011-09-23T12:33:00.000-07:00

Allergy Relief, Chiropractic and Biofeedback Provided at New Absolute Health Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale residents who are searching for allergy relief, chiropractic and biofeedback should consider visiting the new Absolute Health office. The new office is located at 13402 N Scottsdale Rd, Building B, Suite 150,Scottsdale, AZ 85245.

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) March 17, 2010

Scottsdale residents who are searching for allergy relief (http://absolutehealthaz. com/allergy-elimination. html), chiropractic (http://absolutehealthaz. com/chiropractic. html) and biofeedback (http://absolutehealthaz. com/biofeedback. html) should consider visiting the new Absolute Health office. The new office is located at 13402 N Scottsdale Rd, Building B, Suite 150, Scottsdale, AZ 85245.

Absolute Health (http://absolutehealthaz. com) is a unique healthcare facility that focuses on natural healing and is dedicated to providing patients with the best healthcare possible. Absolute Health is dedicated to helping alleviate all of a patient's ailments, from chronic allergies to emotional distress.

Absolute Health provides clients with three basic services: allergy relief, biofeedback and chiropractic. They formulate a plan that is specific to each individual's needs and truly care about providing the proper services so that all of their patients achieve the best optimum health possible.

"At Absolute Health we are firm believers in natural healing and try to provide each client with a unique healthcare plan that is specific to their needs," said Dr. Sara Penton, Owner of Absolute Health. "We look at the whole person and truly care about our patients achieving optimum health."

Absolute Health specializes in allergy relief and uses Advanced Allergy Therapeutics (AAT) to not only address allergy symptoms but eliminate the reactions. AAT is a breakthrough technology that treats the problem at its source by retraining the body so that it no longer reacts inappropriately to a harmless substance. Once treated, patients can recommence contact with the substance that had previously caused the allergic reaction or sensitivity. AAT offers an effective alternative in the treatment of allergies and sensitivities.

Biofeedback is also one of the specialties of Absolute Health. Biofeedback has been described as a treatment technique that trains people to improve their health by using signals from their own bodies. Biofeedback has helped stroke victims regain movement in paralyzed muscles and has been proven to alleviate pain and stress. Biofeedback patients benefit by learning to relax and modify their behavior and this relaxation can be a key component of treating many disorders.

Absolute Health also specializes in chiropractic, which is the fastest growing health care profession in the world. Absolute Health is motivated to guide new patients on their journey to optimum health and is a firm believer in natural healing.

For more information about allergy relief, biofeedback and chiropractic care, contact Absolute Health.

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Absolute Health's mission is to provide their patients with the best healthcare possible. They are dedicated to helping alleviate all of their patients' ailments, from aching backs to chronic allergies to any emotional distress. They follow their ABC's to health, which includes allergy elimination, biofeedback and chiropractic, and they create a plan to address each individual's needs. Absolute Health looks at the WHOLE person and truly cares about getting their patients to the best optimum health possible. Their goal is to educate as many people as possible to live a happy, health lifestyle. Absolute Health provides Allergy Relief, Biofeedback and Chiropractic care.

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LowCarb Living Magazine Announces Formation of Editorial Advisory Board World-class Authorities Join Editorial Ranks of AmericaÂs Leading Low-Carb Lifestyle Magazine

2011-09-23T01:48:00.000-07:00

LowCarb Living Magazine Announces Formation of Editorial Advisory Board World-class Authorities Join Editorial Ranks of AmericaÂs Leading Low-Carb Lifestyle Magazine

The leading magazine for the low-carb lifestyle, LowCarb Living, has formed an Editorial Advisory Board of prestigious experts providing their knowledge and support to the publication. Contributors to the magazine, they are available for interviews.

(PRWEB) May 22, 2004

The ÂWhoÂs WhoÂ of the low-carb industry are providing their knowledge, names and support as members of the Editorial Advisory Board of LowCarb Living, the leading consumer magazine in the low-carb arena.

ÂWe are proud to have six of the most knowledgeable and respected professionals associated with the low-carb industry join our Editorial Advisory Board,Â said editor Catherine LaCroix. ÂEach has contributed to one or more of the first three issues. Their ongoing involvement will help ensure that LowCarb Living continues to provide up-to-date and accurate information on the most important issues facing the 35 million Americans following low-carb regimens.Â

The members of LowCarb LivingÂs Editorial Advisory Board are:

ÂMary Dan Eades, M. D. and Michael Eades, M. D. - Dr. Michael R. Eades and Dr. Mary Dan Eades have been recognized throughout the world for their pioneering efforts in the field of metabolic medicine. During the course of their 15-year-plus joint careers, the Eades have personally treated thousands of overweight and unhealthy patients. The success of their private practice led to their co-authoring the breakthrough bestseller Protein Power in 1995. Since then, the couple has published four other successful books, including The Protein Power Lifeplan and The 30-Day Low-Carb Diet Solution.

ÂFred Pescatore, M. D. - A traditionally trained physician practicing nutritional medicine, Dr. Pescatore spent five years as associate medical director of the Atkins Center. His newest book, The HamptonsÂ Diet, arrives in bookstores this month. Among his other books are Thin For Good and the number-one best-selling childrenÂs low carb health book, Feed Your Kids Well. Dr. Pescatore is actively involved in clinical research and is the author of numerous papers and magazine articles. He is president of the AHCC Research Association and president-elect of the International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists.

ÂJonny Bowden, MA, CNS Â A board certified nutrition specialist, Jonny Bowden is a nationally known weight loss coach and expert on low-carb dieting. He is the author of the best-selling Living the Low-Carb Life: Choosing the Diet ThatÂs Right for You from Atkins to Zone (Sterling 2004).

ÂLinda Gassenheimer - Since writing her bestseller Low-Carb Meals in Minutes in 2000, Linda Gassenheimer has produced two more books: More Low-Carb Meals in Minutes (January, 2003) and Mix NÂ Match Meals in Minutes for People with Diabetes (March, 2003). Her cooking credentials include an advanced Cordon Bleu degree; training with a two-star chef in France for three years; cooking training with Simone Beck in the South of France and with Marcella Hazan at her cooking school in Bologna, Italy. She is the producer and host of the weekly segment, ÂFood News and Views,Â on WLRN 91.3 FM National Public Radio for South Florida.

ÂRobert Capparell M. D. One of the countryÂs foremost experts in infectious disease, Dr. Capparell is an epidemiologist at Saint JosephÂs Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Because his specialty involves diseases with the potential to affect large numbers of people, Dr. Capparell has long been aware of the current American health crisis engendered by alarmingly high rates of obesity in both adults and children. He has taken a special interest in low-carb nutritional solutions to the problem. The brother of Low-Carb Living president/publisher Jim Capparell, Dr. Robert Capparell served as the magazineÂs first medical advisor.

Since its launch in January 2004, LowCarb Living has increased its distribution dramatically as a result of unprecedented reader demand. It is currently up 241 per cent, with 290,000 copies of the May/June issue on newsstands May 10 coast-to-coast. Among new advertisers in this issue are KelloggÂs, Kraft, Bacardi and Geni-Soy.

LowCarb Living magazine is published in Berkeley, CA, by CappMedia, Inc. For marketing information, contact vice president/associate publisher Susan Ford at 510-528-2234 or visit www. LCLmag. com.

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Darlene Aiken, President/CEO of Inner Beauty Solutions Releases her First Self-Help Book for Girls

2011-09-22T23:16:00.000-07:00

Darlene Aiken, President/CEO of Inner Beauty Solutions Releases her First Self-Help Book for Girls

Ms. Aiken has provided an outlet for girls to receive great self-improvement information. How to be a Young Lady has received rave reviews and it just became available this week.

Central Islip, New York (PRWEB) September 30, 2006

The award winning Inner Beauty Solutions'President/CEO, Darlene Aiken, has released her first self-help book for girls "How to be a Young Lady: Your Total Guide for Being the Best Possible You!".

"With the growing popularity of girls who lack self-esteem, I recognized that I had to create a book that would assist girls for years to come." This comprehensive book is a great tool for girls to use with the building self-love and confidence in themselves from the inside out. I have already received incredible interest from girls, parents, educators, law enforcement, and others who realize that our girls need to be provided with the basics.

Founded in 2001, Inner Beauty Solutions has provided programs and workshops to girls and young ladies all over Suffolk and Nassau Counties as well as NYC, Queens and Brooklyn. Her message is so powerful and "real" that her program ideas have been sought after and facilitated in other states. Ms. Aiken is the recipient of numerous awards and recognition for the work that she has done. In 2004, she received recognition from both, the Suffolk County and Nassau County Executives as well as recognition from the Hon. Dorothy Goosby. This past May she received recognition as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women on Long Island and this past August was honored by Long Island Press Newspaper as one of Long Island's Women of Achievement.

Ms. Aiken's involvement includes membership at Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn, New York, the Eastern Shore Chapter of the Links, Inc. where she serves as an Arts Facet Committeeperson and overseas the hospitality department, she is the Chair of the Suffolk County Community College LAC-VTEA Board, She spearheaded the formation of the Central Islip/Islandia and Greater Wyandanch Rotary Clubs and served as the Charter President of the Central Islip/Islandia Rotary Club. She is a Charter Executive Board Member for the Long Island Affiliate of the Girls, Inc. Board, heavily involved with the Urban League of Long Island and its programming, as well as began a partnership with the Suffolk County Health Commissioner's office to educate youth about HIV/AIDS. In 2004, she spearheaded a massive youth voter registration drive at the Nassau Veteran's Memorial Coliseum during a major Hip Hop Concert, and serves as a board member for S. M.I. L.E.(Suffolk Minorities In Law Enforcement), among numerous community service activities within her community and other communities.

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Want To Make Your Workplace Meetings More Enjoyable In 2005? Then Make Them More SLURPY, Says This California Meetings Guru

2011-09-22T17:47:00.000-07:00

Want To Make Your Workplace Meetings More Enjoyable In 2005? Then Make Them More SLURPY, Says This California Meetings Guru

Can the dreaded workplace meeting actually be a pleasant experience? Yes, says Interactive Meeting Solutions President Chuck McPherson – if you make it scripted, lusty, unegotistical, results-directed – and include a healthy dose of self-praise!

Santa Rosa, CA (PRWEB) January 7, 2005

In his leisure time, meetings guru Chuck McPherson likes to do flips, slaloms and flying leaps while barefoot waterskiing on one of California's 20 private ski lakes.

But in his role as one of the country's leading interactive meeting and strategy consultants, McPherson wondered whether he could potentially make workplace meetings an equally exhilarating experience.

"The answer I came up with?" says McPherson, who skims along at speeds of over 40 m. p.h. on his Size 12 feet while pursing his unusual hobby. "Yes. Definitely yes. Well, maybe yes, maybe no, depends on the meeting."

In conclusion: It's definitely worth trying. But it won't happen by accident, says McPherson, who believes that half of the meetings that take place in the American workplace each day should probably be canceled as abusive and non-productive.

McPherson is president and CEO of Interactive Meeting Solutions of Santa Rosa, which works with companies such as Merrill Lynch, Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves, Medtronic, Sonoma National Bank and La Tortilla Factory to make their workplace strategy and meetings more lively and effective.

"HIGH TECH, HIGH TALK"

Using networked laptops and software originally developed for the military to use in battlefield situations, McPherson turns bad meetings into exciting ones. "It's a high tech, high talk system that requires complete participation," says McPherson.

A laptop is placed in front of each meeting participant sitting at the conference table. At certain times during the meeting, the facilitator will say, "Lids up," meaning it's time to use the computer to type anonymous comments -- flashed up on a big screen in the front of the room for all to see -- about what has transpired so far during the meeting. When the facilitator says, "Lids down," lively discussion takes place. A log of the meeting is provided to participants so that all ideas discussed during the meeting become the firm's intellectual property. For geographically scattered participants, this process can take a similar form via the Internet, reducing costs of travel and time for participants so when they do come together the meeting is meaningful.

"Everyone contributes, nobody can just be an observer under this system," says McPherson. "Whereas in a typical non-interactive meeting, at least two thirds of meeting participants are likely to remain silent, just waiting for time to pass."

WANT TO TURN A DULL MEETING INTO A PLEASURABLE ONE? MAKE IT MORE SLURPY!

For meeting facilitators – both interactive and regular – who want to make their meetings more fun, McPherson recommends they make their meetings more "SLURPY."

"It may sound stupid, but it's what we came up with," says McPherson. "It's an acronym. And in real life, something that is slurpy is something that goes down fast and is delicious -- which would be the definition of a fun and pleasurable meeting."

According to McPherson, a pleasurable and exhilarating meeting should have these attributes:

-SCRIPTED: "If you want to have a meeting be exhilarating, you can't go in there and just wing it," says McPherson. "And having a brief agenda simply does not cut it anymore. You need to game out your meeting in advance, break down what questions need to be asked and answered, and outline in advance what the possible answers might be. In many cases, you should spend as much time scripting the meeting as you spend in the actual meeting."

-LUSTY: "Think of the Visigoths sacking Rome in 410 A. D.," says McPherson. "Management consultants today would say those troops had ‘tremendous buy-in' to the task at hand. They knew what the rewards would be if they succeeded, they knew the rewards were immediate and substantial, and this type of ‘informed buy in' created a high-energy atmosphere for the challenge they faced," says McPherson. "In a modern-day meetings context, a lusty meeting is one in a high-energy meeting in which the goals are communicated in advance of the meeting, everyone knows exactly what's at stake and what the rewards are for having a successful meeting, and the tools are given meeting participants in advance so they can be successful attendees. (Which is to say, it's often best to provide questions to meeting attendees in advance, so that the meeting leader does not have to depend on instant inspirations from above to motivate the tongues and brains of meeting participants.)"

-UN-EGOTISTICAL: "Too often, the meeting leader becomes a mini-Mussolini, monopolizing the conversation in a very self-focused way to meet his or her personal goals or psychological needs," says McPherson. "Meetings are vastly more pleasurable when everyone is working as a team." At one company, this problem was so dramatic that meeting participants bought a knife to pass between themselves as a mock "prize" after each meeting with a particularly egotistical senior VP. "It was awarded to the person who had been knifed in the back most viciously in that week's meeting," says McPherson.. "Obviously, a meeting at this company was far from a pleasurable event."

-RESULTS-DIRECTED: "In order for a workplace meeting to be pleasurable, it must achieve a result. Otherwise, people will feel you have wasted their time and not buy into your future meetings," says McPherson. "Any meeting that achieves a concrete result will afford at least some measure of pleasure to its participants."

-PRAISE YOURSELVES: "It's always pleasurable to have someone say something nice about you," says McPherson. "If a meeting leader wants to have participants go away from a meeting feeling warm and fuzzy, it's a good idea to take time to individually praise as many participants as possible for specific, recent contributions to the company." The importance of praise is commonly overlooked in meeting planning circles, says McPherson, with many meetings instead focusing entirely on perceived failings..

"No one expects a workplace meeting to be a laugh riot," concludes McPherson. "After all, it's work. But it can be fun, it can be challenging – and it can definitely be a pleasurable experience."

MEETING PROBLEMS ARE EPIDEMIC IN U. S., SAYS IMS SURVEY

According to a recent survey of 1216 American workers conducted by Opinion Research Corp. that was commissioned by Interactive Meeting Solutions:

20% of workers say they tend to be "wallflowers" at work-related meetings

55% of workers say that one or more "meeting bullies" tend to dominate the meetings that they attend;

36% of workers say that at many of the meetings they attend, no important decisions are mad;

34% of workers say that many of the meetings they attend for work are "a complete waste of time."

29% of Americans say they usually attend three or more work related meetings each week

36% of workers say that most of the meetings they attend are not "well-run"

38% of workers say that most of the meetings they attend are not "effective in achieving what they set out to accomplish"

59% of workers say that their work-related meetings could benefit from more honesty

30% of workers say that if people said what they really thought at their work-related meetings they would probably get fired

31% say that most of the meetings they attend for work are "pretty boring"

37% of workers say that they have attended at least one work-related meeting where a participant fell asleep. Most likely to fall asleep – meeting-goers in the Midwest, where 42% of meeting goers have seen someone doze off. Least likely to have sleeping meeting participants are companies in the West, where only 34% of workers have attended a meeting where a coworker sawed some wood.

East Coast workers are almost one-third (30%) more likely to be required to attend frequent meetings as part of their jobs, compared to their counterparts on the West Coast. The survey found that 33% of East Coast workers attend three or more work related meetings each week, compared with just 25% of West Coast workers who do so.

But West Coasters say their meetings are slightly more effective: 68% of West Coast workers believe that most of the meetings they attend are "pretty effective in achieving what they set out to do," compared with just 63% of East Coast workers who agree with that statement.

ABOUT INTERACTIVE MEETING SOLUTIONS:

Interactive Meeting Solutions LLC was founded in January 2003 by industry veterans from companies such as Hewlett Packard, Agilent Technologies and St. Joseph's Health Care. IMS meeting methodologies enable companies to harvest the intellectual property so often lost within companies because of lack of participation and direction during meetings, and to turn the intellectual property into action and create structured breakthrough results in half the time. Using proprietary software originally used by the U. S. military to aid quick decision-making under battlefield conditions, and sophisticated methodologies developed by IMS consultants, the Santa Rosa-based company pairs state of the art technology with professional hands-on meeting design and facilitation expertise. Free advice on that topic can be found at the company's "how-to" web site, www. imstrackmeet. com

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Connecture, Inc. Launches New Technology Package to Increase Health Insurance Carriers’ Success in the Online Individual Market

2011-09-22T16:11:00.000-07:00

Connecture, Inc. Launches New Technology Package to Increase Health Insurance Carriers’ Success in the Online Individual Market

The ConsumerEdge package offers a variety of products and services designed to better position health insurance carriers to succeed in a post-health care reform environment.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) December 11, 2009

Connecture, Inc., the leading provider of web-based sales, service, and process automation solutions to the health insurance industry, has launched a new package of products and services designed to bring health insurance carriers and consumers together online.

The a la carte package, called ConsumerEdge, is made up of multiple products and consultative services that address online marketing requirements as health insurance carriers meet the need of the growing individual market segment.

“Technology is imperative as the health insurance market changes,” commented Dan Maynard, President and CEO of Connecture. “The products and services offered in ConsumerEdge not only help carriers succeed in today’s individual market, but they also perfectly position carriers to succeed in a post-reform environment.”

ConsumerEdge products include reporting and analytics tools as well as Plan Advisor, an interactive, dynamic plan selection tool that educates consumers about different health insurance plan options and makes plan suggestions based on the consumers’ needs and preferences. Other products include a mobile broker application, which allows brokers to quote plans from their mobile devices, and electronic signature pad technology, which brings the point of purchase to the consumer and delivers legally binding eSignatures with electronic applications.

“These products, compared with our consultative design and strategy services, will allow carriers to meet consumers on their terms; whether through public and private exchanges, on a carrier’s own website, or through brokers,” said Maynard. “By bringing this technology to health plans, Connecture is enabling our clients to address the need for an eCommerce business model that is still tied into their back-end systems. This creates a fast and smooth process, from that first click to the delivery of the membership card, and beyond.”

About Connecture
Connecture is solely focused on delivering integrated Web-based sales, service and process automation solutions to the health insurance industry. Connecture has automated elements of the insurance sales and service process for over 80 health plans and insurers, and its InsureConnect suite of solutions currently supports the sales and servicing of 11 of the 20 largest health plans and insurers in the country. Its industry-proven solutions encompass the entire spectrum of multi-channel insurance sales and services for small group, large group and individual markets. Connecture offers an end-to-end business process transaction platform consisting of focused modular applications that fully integrate with existing systems. Connecture’s solutions have proven to deliver increased sales, enhanced broker loyalty, improved back-office efficiencies, lower customer acquisition costs, and decrease overall operating expenses. For more information, call Meg Riddle at 262.408.3865 or visit the Connecture Web site at www. connecture. com. Connecture has offices at 101 Marietta Street, Suite 1600, Atlanta, GA, and at One Riverwood Place, N17W24222 Riverwood Drive, Suite 330, Waukesha, WI.

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YouTube Videos Embedded into Thousands of Physician Web Sites Your Doctor Starring on a Screen Near You

2011-09-22T15:56:00.000-07:00

YouTube Videos Embedded into Thousands of Physician Web Sites Your Doctor Starring on a Screen Near You

A dynamic new online health service was announced today that allows physicians to embed YouTube-hosted video into their iHealth practice Web sites. Videos are being used by physicians to educate patients, explain treatment plans or procedures and introduce their practices to new patients. The powerful new integrated service connects consumers to their doctors in new and more interactive ways. Over 70,000 U. S. physicians have iHealth practice Web sites.

San Francisco, CA (Vocus) October 10, 2007

J. Allen Meadows, MD, an Allergist in Montgomery, Alabama, provides the iHealth Video service to his patients through his iHealth web site, http://www. eallergy. yourmd. com (http://www. eallergy. yourmd. com). “While treatments, procedures and medications grow more complex every year, my iHealth Video allows me to provide my patients with explanations in my own words and in my own voice that they can review and replay, and share with other family members or care providers."

Katherine Gregory, MD, a San Francisco physician, now delivers an introduction to her Gynecology practice through her iHealth web site, http://www. sfgyn. medem. com (http://www. sfgyn. medem. com), and plans to add more patient education videos soon. "As a contemporary practice, it is important to meet my patients where they are, and the vast majority of them are online," said Dr. Gregory. "iHealth Video allows me to directly communicate with current and prospective patients, and it gives them a chance to learn about me and what is special about my practice. It’s one more way to have an online presence and is a great complement to our iHealth secure messaging and personal health record service.”

For nearly a decade, national and state medical societies, many of which are founders or partners of the Medem network that hosts the iHealth services, have been supportive of online physician-patient communication services to improve healthcare.

"The importance of supporting patient-physician communication cannot be overstated," said Ron Davis, MD, President of the American Medical Association. "Providing doctors with technology like the video-enabled iHealth Web services can help improve patient care and encourage patients to take a more active role in their health care."

Offering strong support for a video-enabled physician Web sites, a recent Harris Interactive poll found that 80 percent of US adults are now online and nearly three-quarters (71 percent) of adults have used the Internet to research health information, while another Harris poll found that YouTube videos are utilized by 42 percent of Americans.

"By incorporating video into practice Web sites, we have created a dynamic new way for physicians to connect with their patients, strengthen the physician-patient relationship and grow their practices," said Edward Fotsch, M. D., CEO of Medem Inc., which provides the iHealth service. “Given the power of this technology to engage consumers we anticipate seeing video used for a wide range of patient education, disease management and wellness programs delivered to patients by physicians, health plans and other organizations to better connect with patients."

Online video capability is the newest service from iHealth, a suite of integrated, online patient connectivity and PHR services for medical practices, hospitals, employers and health plans. The iHealth Web site services are provided by Medem, the leading online patient-physician secure communication network founded by the AMA and other leading medical societies. The new iHealth Video service is being delivered to participating physician practices at no increase to the current cost of roughly a dollar per day for each doctor.

Additional physician video examples include:
Dr. Lynne Carr Columbus (http://www. gulfcoastpain. yourmd. com/), Florida
Dr. Randy Fink (http://www. drrandyfink. yourmd. com/), Florida
Dr. Grace Keenan (http://www. gracekeenan. yourmd. com/), Virginia
Dr. William Rogers (http://www. wrogersmd. yourmd. com/), Texas

For more information, including additional examples of physician site video integrations, visit http://www. medem. com/ (http://www. medem. com/).

About iHealth and Medem, Inc.
Medem's iHealth service offers physicians and the healthcare industry a suite of integrated Web-based services that are proven to effectively engage patients in better managing their health. iHealth includes the leading online standards-based, secure Personal Health Record (PHR) that is owned and controlled by the patient, can share data with EHR, health plan and other systems and is a secure vehicle for communicating online with healthcare providers. Additional services include the ability to deliver patient-specific education and care management programs, an integrated Health Risk Assessment, and automated FDA warnings specific to the patient's medications. Founded by the American Medical Association and several national medical specialty societies, Medem is supported by a broad constituent of industry partners, 45 leading medical societies, patient advocacy groups and government agencies. To learn more about Medem, visit www. medem. com.

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Oxonica Awarded ICIS Publications Innovation Award for the Innovation with the Best Environmental Benefit

2011-09-22T08:00:00.000-07:00

Oxonica Awarded ICIS Publications Innovation Award for the Innovation with the Best Environmental Benefit

Oxonica, a leading UK nanotechnology company has been awarded the ICIS Publications Innovation Award for the Innovation with the Best Environmental Benefit.

(PRWEB) November 1, 2005

Oxonica, a leading UK nanotechnology company (LSE OXN. L), has been awarded the ICIS Publications Innovation Award for the Innovation with the Best Environmental Benefit. The prestigious ICIS Awards are organised by ICIS Publications, part of the ICIS Group, which is the chemical publishing arm of Reed Business International, itself a part of global publishing group Reed-Elsevier. They were sponsored by Dow Corning, which has a strong focus on innovation and R&D as part of its growth strategy.

The awards were run globally this year and involved ICIS's three weekly chemical titles: European Chemical News, Asian Chemical News and Chemical Market Reporter.

Innovation is an essential part of the chemical industry's growth strategy and the interest in these global innovation awards highlights this. The ICIS awards receive entries from around the world, from chemical majors and SMEs, and have been mentioned by previous winnners in their presentations to analysts to reflect their emphasis on R&D.

The company entered its diesel fuel additive Envirox™, a fuel borne nanocatalyst for diesel engines which reduces fuel consumption with savings of 5-10% and reduces particulate emissions by up to 15%.

John Baker, ICIS Innovations said:

“With oil prices sky high and air pollution a continuing worry, a product that not only improves fuel efficiency in diesel engines but also reduces emissions has to be a winner.”

Envirox™ has already been adopted by Stagecoach Group in the UK and in New Zealand, following a successful 12 month commercial evaluation.

The additive is cerium oxide, a well known oxidation catalyst, and one that had been shown to improve diesel combustion. Oxonica brought its nanotechnology expertise to bear to develop a very fine particulate form of the ceramic oxide and then coat this with a specific surfactant to ensure that the additive remains suspended in the diesel fuel during use.

Kevin Matthews, Oxonica’s CEO explains:

“Envirox™ modifies the combustion process of the fuel so that it burns more efficiently and productively, so less fuel is required per kilometre travelled. The additive also improves emission levels by reducing hydrocarbon and particulates in the exhaust. All this is achieved with no engine modifications whatsoever.”

Andrew Elphick, Business Director Oxonica Energy* said:

“If all HGV fleet operators in the UK were to convert to using Envirox™ in their engines, Oxonica estimates a reduction in diesel consumption in excess of 2.6 million barrels per annum. This equates to savings of in excess of 1 million tonnes per annum of carbon dioxide equivalent.”**

Oxonica is also in discussion with major oil companies and international fleet operators to extend and accelerate the adoption of Envirox, Oxonica’s award winning environmental product.

*Oxonica Energy Ltd is a subsidiary of Oxonica plc, responsible for marketing Envirox™ Fuel Bourne Catalyst

**based on 2002 data from UK Government report: ‘Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Transport’, assumes 5% fuel saving from Envirox™.

NOTES TO EDITORS

About Oxonica plc - www. oxonica. com

Oxonica is one of the leading European nanomaterials groups with products already launched into international markets. It was spun-out from Oxford University in 1999 and currently employs 37 professional staff.

Oxonica’s mission is to develop innovative commercial solutions for international markets using its expertise in the design and application of nanomaterials.

The company has three operating divisions: Oxonica Energy, Oxonica Healthcare and Oxonica Materials.

Commercialised products are:

Envirox™ Fuel Borne Catalyst – a fuel borne nanocatalyst for diesel engines which reduces fuel consumption with savings of 5-10% and reduces particulate emissions by up to 15%. The product has already been adopted by Stagecoach Group in the UK and in New Zealand and is distributed by DMX Technology Corporation to petroleum companies in the Philippines for use in a premium diesel.

Optisol™ UV Absorber – a photostable UV absorber that provides enhanced and longer lasting protection against UVA in sun-care and anti-ageing products. Optisol™ also reduces the formation of free radicals produced from exposure to the sun and which are implicated in premature skin ageing. Boots Group plc is the first to incorporate Optisol™ in their new Soltan Facial Sun Defense Cream for 2005.

In addition, Oxonica is working to generate a range of future product applications. These include additional fuel saving additives, marker technology for the clinical and life science diagnostics markets, further UV protection applications, including tailoring the Optisol™ product in the cosmetics markets, and new products for plastics and coatings, transparent conducting films and security markers.

Optisol™ and Envirox™ are trademarks of Oxonica.

For further information please contact:

Internal PR Contact

Sonia Bouzid, PR & Marketing Communications Manager

+44 1865 856 728

External PR Contact

Nigel Robson, Vortex PR

+44 1481 233 080

ICIS Awards Contact

John Baker

+44 20 8652 3153

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Lombardi Announces Results of BPM Business in 2007

2011-09-22T06:53:00.000-07:00

Lombardi Announces Results of BPM Business in 2007

Leading BPM suite vendor grows customer base, delivers innovative products, continues global expansion.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) January 28, 2008

Lombardi® (www. lombardi. com), a leader in business process management (BPM) software, today released highlights of its business performance for 2007. Fueled by its award-winning BPM product portfolio, the company had year-over-year revenue growth of 60 percent.

During 2007, Lombardi experienced growth in every aspect of its business. Some of the largest companies in the world turned to Lombardi for enterprise BPM, with Lombardi now having three of the Fortune 10 as direct customers. The company saw the breadth of its enterprise-class BPM (http://www. lombardisoftware. com/bpm-resource-center. php) customers expand across a wide variety of industries, including financial services, manufacturing, insurance, healthcare, domestic and international government agencies, automotive, logistics, retail, consumer packaged goods (CPG), energy, technology, and hospitality and leisure. 2007 was also a record year for expansion by existing customers, as successful projects led to additional license and services transactions for the company.

"I'm pleased with Lombardi's results in 2007," said Rod Favaron, chief executive officer at Lombardi. "We are executing on our strategy to build a global company that helps customers succeed with their process improvement (http://www. lombardisoftware. com/bpm-technology-solutions. php) initiatives. With a win-rate of nearly 80 percent for competitive deals throughout the year, we are clearly taking share in this market. And our reach continues to grow - we now have customers in more than 70 countries around the world, encompassing hundreds of thousands of users of our software."

Representative customer wins include Allianz Belgium, Banco Popular North America, Barclays Global Investors, Canadian Direct Insurance, Capital One, Chiquita Brands, Euler Hermes, European Metal Recycling, Ford Motor Company, Morley Fund Management, NACCO Materials Handling, National Institute of Health, Naval Sea Logistics Center, StubHub, and Travelocity.

Leading Product Innovation
During 2007, the company shipped two major product innovations. The first, Lombardi Blueprint™ (www. lombardi. com/bpm-blueprint-product. php (http://www. lombardi. com/bpm-blueprint-product. php)), is an 'on-demand' process-documentation tool that is used to collaboratively map an organization's business processes, identify problems, and prioritize improvement opportunities. Delivered as Software as a Service (SaaS), Blueprint is the first BPM Web 2.0 application that allows customers to immediately begin mapping their processes without having to download or install any software. More than 1,850 companies became Blueprint customers in 2007, encompassing thousands of users worldwide.

The company also shipped a major new version of Teamworks®, Lombardi's BPM suite (www. lombardi. com/enterprise-bpm-software. php (http://www. lombardi. com/enterprise-bpm-software. php)).
Teamworks 6 delivers the industry's first built-in Key Performance Indicator and Service Level Agreement instrumentation and monitoring system, allowing business users to take control of the specification and design of these important aspects of managing business processes. Along with upgrading its Teamworks for Microsoft Office product, Lombardi also introduced two new complementary products for the Teamworks family that further extend the reach of process management (http://www. lombardisoftware. com/bpm-software-solutions. php) into the business to promote collaboration - Teamworks for Organization Management™, and Teamworks for SharePoint 2007™. Both of these products are industry firsts, and enable customers to extend the reach of BPM while maintaining control and security over their processes.

Because of its strengths in product innovation, Lombardi received numerous awards and accolades, including Teamworks 6 Enterprise Edition being named the "Best Business Process Management" product and recipient of a 2008 Technology of the Year Award by IDG's InfoWorld. The award may be viewed at http://www. infoworld. com/archives/t. jsp? N=s&V=94327 (http://www. infoworld. com/archives/t. jsp? N=s&V=94327).

"At Lombardi we are relentlessly focused on delivering innovative solutions to today's seemingly intractable business problems," said Phil Gilbert, president of Lombardi. "Our goal is, quite simply, to make the complex easy. We aim to help organizations double the productivity of their people. And we enable this for companies of all sizes, from start-ups to the largest companies in the world."

Clear BPM Market Leadership
In December 2007, Lombardi was positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the "Leaders" quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for Business Process Management Suites, 2007 report. Gartner positions vendors in the magic quadrant based on their completeness of vision and ability to execute. The company was also cited as a BPM suites leader by Forrester Research in its August 2007 published report, "The Forrester Wave™: Human-Centric BPM For Java Platforms, Q3 2007." In that report, Forrester wrote that Lombardi is a "truly visionary human-centric BPMS vendor" and is "a true Leader for its innovation around process design, optimization, and collaboration." Forrester also concluded during their evaluation that "It's impossible to find a single dissatisfied customer." Additionally, in November, IDC published a customer needs and strategies report entitled "Comprehensive Offering and Domain Expertise in BPM Lead Customers to Lombardi" in which Lombardi's comprehensive BPM offering, domain expertise and customer deployment successes were profiled.

More information, as well as complimentary copies of each report may be found at:
Http://www. lombardi. com/gartner-magic-quadrant-07.php (http://www. lombardi. com/gartner-magic-quadrant-07.php), http://www. lombardi. com/forrester-wave-07-sp. php (http://www. lombardi. com/forrester-wave-07-sp. php) and http://idcdocserv. com/209274 (http://idcdocserv. com/209274).
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Global Expansion
During 2007, Lombardi added customers in over 60 countries. To help meet the rapidly growing demand for its process management platform in Europe, the company added 10 additional partners and resellers, located across seven countries. It also opened two new subsidiaries: Lombardi Software SARL based in Paris, and Lombardi Software GmbH based in Frankfurt. The company pointed to strong sales growth in Europe as a significant revenue contributor in 2007, providing nearly 30 percent of revenues.

A summary of Lombardi's results from 2007 includes the following:
Year-over-year revenue grew 60 percent during 2007, with dozens of strategic customer wins and existing client deployment expansions, including three companies in the Fortune 10. Introduced Lombardi Blueprint™, the first on-demand collaborative process planning tool that enables companies to map processes, identify problems and prioritize improvement opportunities. Shipped Teamworks® 6, the next generation of Lombardi's award-winning BPM Suite, and introduced two new complementary products - Teamworks for Organization Management™, and Teamworks for SharePoint 2007™. It also upgraded Teamworks for Microsoft Office. Expanded global sales and support ecosystem, opening direct European operations as well as adding 10 additional partners and resellers located across seven countries. Announced major OEM and go-to-market partnerships with Capco, Enkata Technology and Progress Software. Continued to drive BPM industry thought-leadership by co-authoring the Object Management Group's (www. omg. org) Business Process Definition Metamodel (BPDM) standard specification to deliver BPM portability and interoperability, as well as OMG's Business Process Maturity Model (BPMM) standard specification.

Lombardi Teamworks (www. lombardi. com/enterprise-bpm-software. php (http://www. lombardi. com/enterprise-bpm-software. php)) is the leading BPM software for designing, executing, and improving business processes. Teamworks for Office™ makes it easy for anyone to participate in business process management using the familiar Microsoft® Office System products. Teamworks for SharePoint extends structured processes into the collaborative world of SharePoint portals, forums and discussion threads. Teamworks for Organization Management provides advanced organization modeling for process relationships. Lombardi Blueprint™ (www. lombardi. com/bpm-blueprint-product. php (http://www. lombardi. com/bpm-blueprint-product. php)) is the only on-demand, collaborative process documenting tool that enables companies to map processes, identify problems and prioritize improvement opportunities.

About Lombardi
Lombardi is a leader in business process management (BPM) software for companies, systems integrators and government agencies. We offer award-winning BPM technology, know-how and services to help our customers succeed with their process improvement initiatives.

Lombardi is behind some of the largest, most successful BPM implementations in the world. Our customers include Allianz Group, Aflac, Banco Espirito Santo, Barclays Global Investors, Dell, El Paso Energy, FETAC, Financial Services Authority, Ford Motor Company, Hasbro, ING Direct, Intel, Maritz Travel, National Bank of Canada, National Institute of Health, Safety-Kleen, T-Mobile, UCLH, Xbridge and numerous governmental agencies. For more information, visit www. lombardi. com.

Lombardi, Teamworks are registered trademarks and Teamworks Process Optimizer, Teamworks Portal, Teamworks for Office, Teamworks for SharePoint, Teamworks for Organization Management and Lombardi Blueprint are trademarks of Lombardi Software, Inc. All other company/product names and service marks may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Weblog Network Weblog Empire Launches Its 6th blog: Donklephant

2011-09-21T23:16:00.000-07:00

Weblog Network Weblog Empire Launches Its 6th blog: Donklephant

Growing weblog network Weblog Empire has announced the launch of its 6th blog: Donklephant (www. donklephant. com), a multi-author political blog that seeks to cater to the forgotten generation of Americans who have an interest in politics but donÂt agree with either side on everything.

(PRWEB) July 15, 2005

Growing Weblog network Weblog Empire (www. weblogempire. com), run by Blog Herald founder and editor Duncan Riley, has announced the launch of its 6th blog: Donklephant (www. donklephant. com), a multi-author political blog that caters to the forgotten generation of Americans who have an interest in politics but donÂt agree with either side on everything and are turned off by the unquestioning partisan nature of many leading blogs today.

The blog is edited by Justin Gardner, previously the author of liberal leaning political newsletter ÂStayInformedÂ, who as well as creating the Donklephant concept, has brought together a diverse range of writers to provide a broad cross section of middle of the range political views for the site.

"Donklephant is a place in the blogosphere where people don't need to

Follow the party lineÂ said Gardner. "Healthy debate is fine, but right now the most popular political blogs are becoming places that mimic the back and forth partisan bickering of the main stream media. Somebody needs to bring the conversation back towards the sensible middle and that's what Donklephant intends to do."

Said contributor Cicero, of Windsofchange. net and betweenhopeandfear. blogspot. com, ÂThe last two elections in the United States revealed an electorate that was nearly one half Republican and one half Democrat. It is mystifying as to why a nearly even split between liberals and conservatives is reported as proof of a huge divide in America. What it really proves is that there is a broad middle ground in this country. Some call it purple America. Glance at a colorized electoral map of the United States, and there's some red and some blue. But mostly, it's solid purpleÂ.

Cicero continued, ÂIt is critical that we do not allow terrorism to turn us into radicals. We must be careful to be vigilant for terrorists, but also for excuses to untie from our enlightened moorings. The idea of Donklephant broadening the middle ground is not only great, but it's essential to overcoming fear, terror and injustice. The middle is the hardest place to be, because you have to listen and accommodate. I was asked to be a part of that process. I couldn't say noÂ

Contributor Callimachus, of vernondent. blogspot. com, added "For a long time I've been looking for a place in blogland where I could post alongside rational, thoughtful people who disagreed with me on the main issues of the day. Not to jettison every principle in the name of 'common ground.' Nor to back each other into increasingly radical, marginal positions. But to test my own arguments and discover insights, and learn what other paths honorable people may have taken through the jungle of current affairs. That's why I'm posting here."

Another contributor Montag shared these thoughts:

ÂThe Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, beautiful landscape, and good-natured, kind-hearted people. See, there's a good solid patch of "common ground" right there. Let's stand on it together and discuss the other stuff civilly; and with a sense of humor!Â

Weblog Empire CEO Duncan Riley said that he was excited to break new ground in terms of political blogs becoming part of a consumer blog network.

ÂIÂve always tended to shy away from political blogging because of the blindness of many in the blogosphere for one side or the other, and it didnÂt sit well with me personallyÂ said Riley. ÂDonklephant better reflects my own views, whilst at the same time not reflecting them at all, because at the end of the day I have my own thoughts on politics, and so do most people. For the average person politics is not black and white, its 200 million shades of greyÂ.

Riley also said heÂd hope that the site would also appeal to advertisers, NGOs and candidates seeking to reach a broader audience than provided by most existing political blogs.

ÂDonklephant gives advertisers the chance to actually sell to a politically aware and interested audience, as opposed to preaching to the converted as is the case with most political blog advertising,Â said Riley.

About Weblog Empire (www. weblogempire. com): The Weblog Empire blog network was launched in June 2005 and includes the leading blog news site The Blog Herald (www. blogherald. com) as well as growing Gadget Blog ÂThe Gadget BlogÂ (www. thegadgetblog. com).

Contact: Editor Justin Gardner can be contacted on 816.616.7524 or via email available at www. donklephant. com. Duncan Riley can be contacted on 347.427.9299 or cell phone: +61 412844237 or on Skype/ Gizmoproject: duncanriley

Contributors:

Michael Totten: http://www. michaeltotten. com (http://www. michaeltotten. com)
Cicero: http://betweenhopeandfear. blogspot. com (http://betweenhopeandfear. blogspot. com)
Callimachus: http://vernondent. blogspot. com (http://vernondent. blogspot. com)
J. Thomas Duffy: http://puregarlic. blogspot. com (http://puregarlic. blogspot. com)
Montag: http://stumplane. us (http://stumplane. us)

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"Connected Workers" Means Sensitive Information Is Traveling Everywhere - Locate It, Track It, Lock It Down; Indorse Technologies Launches New Solution

2011-09-20T01:56:00.000-07:00

"Connected Workers" Means Sensitive Information Is Traveling Everywhere - Locate It, Track It, Lock It Down; Indorse Technologies Launches New Solution

InDorse Technologies delivers innovation to classic rights management for electronic and paper documents.

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 2, 2008

InDorse Technologies delivers innovation to classic rights management for electronic and paper documents.

So much information is going to PDAs, cell phones, wirelessly connected remote PCs, thumb drives and dozens more - how can the person signing on the Sarbannes Oxley report be certain they know what is out there and where it is? Or, where it's going? Customer data, patient records, personal information - Find Out Where It Is - Lock It Down - Track Where It Goes.

"Many document security solutions are only partially effective because they rely on getting workers to understand the technical nuances and security processes. InDorse has more intuitively adapted to this reality than many competitive plays," said Scott Crawford of Enterprise Management Associates (EMA).

"Contour Data Solutions hasn't found any product other than InDorse that has given us the ability to enable our customers to track AND protect all of their sensitive documents and work product," said Jeff Hutchings of Contour Data Solutions Group, a leading system integrator.

"While not every piece of information in an organization's IT system would be considered "sensitive" or mission critical, there are classes of work product that would be categorized as "not for everyone" and "protect this with your…job". Volumes of regulatory rules have been published from the medical community to define and defend certain kinds of information from being publicly consumed (HIPAA, JAHCO, ACCA). Sarbannes-Oxley has established rules and tests to ensure that financial information is protected from being intentionally modified and the source go unchecked. Financial Services (PCI), Government (eGov), Legal and HealthCare are InDorse technologies' primary focus." InDorse Technologies CEO, Rob Marano continues to say, "InDorse Technologies recognizes that most organizations don't know what they're storing, where it is and who is accessing it. We show them where to find it, classify what it is, lock down who can access it, modify it, print it and send it. We also provide ongoing protection and audit reporting capability, visibility that most organizations have never had before."

The InDorse Technologies Solution Set delivers three capabilities through web services and in an open environment that works seamlessly with Microsoft, Adobe and other popular document management tools.

Contact: Joe Orlando
Phone: (646) 495-6128
Web Address: www. indorse-tech. com

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The Tea House Times' Publisher Launches Tea Course; An Education and Social Networking Site for Tea Enthusiasts and Tea Professionals

2011-09-19T14:54:00.000-07:00

The Tea House Times' Publisher Launches Tea Course; An Education and Social Networking Site for Tea Enthusiasts and Tea Professionals

The Tea House Times, a bi-monthly publication for those who enjoy tea and the tradition of afternoon tea, recently launched Tea Course (www. teacourse. com); a valuable resource to connect consumers and tea industry professionals. Tea Course is a members only site to present and share tea related educational materials from industry pros, facilitate networking among members, and promote members or their businesses with a Facebook Flair. Now you can sip and surf to find educational materials and presentations about tea, business, tea health and traditions.

Sparta, NJ (PRWEB) January 1, 2009

The Tea House Times, a bi-monthly publication for those who enjoy tea and the tradition of afternoon tea, recently launched Tea Course (http://www. teacourse. com); a valuable resource to connect consumers and tea industry professionals. Tea Course is a members only site to present and share tea related educational materials from industry pros, facilitate networking among members, and promote members or their businesses with a Facebook Flair.

The new Tea Course site is A Global Tea Journey introducing everyone - everywhere - to the wonderful health benefits of tea, time honored traditions, ceremonies, and ways to use tea time traditions to enrich their lives or elevate their businesses. Now you can sip and surf to find educational materials and presentations about tea, business, tea health and traditions, and tea party ideas and menu plans too.

Members of the Tea Course site can upload personal photos and contact information as one of the many applications to interact with other tea lovers and professionals. Full access members have access to creating personal or business blogs; downloads; MP3s; videos; a personal web page dedicated to a member or their business; audio postcards; and capabilities to give or hear advice from industry pros. Members can enjoy posting rights in the forum with the abili-TEA to create audio conferencing and video chat with other members. There is also an online store, a virtual book club with reviews, and live broadcasts along with a generous affiliate program to earn money for referrals. Posted events on the Tea Course calendars simply tip the cup.

With the launch of Tea Course, overseen and produced by The Tea House Times (http://www. theteahousetimes. com) along with support of Tea Bureau (http://www. teabureau. com) and Tea Speakers Bureau members, Gail Gastelu, Founder/Publisher is able to expand her mission of promoting and sharing worldwide passions for tea and tea traditions. Tea Course offers individual tea aficionados and tea professionals continuing education, a place to celebrate and enjoy the pleasures of tea, and allows each to connect instantly and safely within this powerful Tea Course website. According to Ms. Gastelu, "Tea Course will increase consumer awareness of the health benefits of tea, offer quality tea information, proper brew techniques, tea traditions and culture; a great site to join during January's National Hot Tea Month."

All proposals to submit educational materials or documents, supporting video clips or photos, and articles for consideration should be sent to the Tea Course Administrator. Please see website for contact details: http://www. teacourse. com (http://www. teacourse. com).

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Important Do’s And Don’ts to Avoid a Summer “Flip-Flop Fiasco”

2011-09-19T12:33:00.000-07:00

Important Do’s And Don’ts to Avoid a Summer “Flip-Flop Fiasco”

Recommended Products from the American Podiatric Medical Association

Bethesda, MD (Vocus) May 12, 2010

The heat of summer is rapidly approaching, and feet everywhere are happily stepping out into warm, sunny weather. Flip-flops, a summer clothing staple for many, have again walked their way off of the beach and into our day-to-day lives. However, opting for the wrong pair of this carefree kind of footwear can lead to blisters, tendinitis and other foot problems. The American Podiatric Medical Association (http://www. apma. org/) (APMA) urges consumers to think before buying to avoid falling victim to a “flip-flop fiasco.”

“Just because a flip-flop has a fun look does not mean it is healthy for your feet,” said APMA President and podiatrist Dr. Kathleen Stone (http://www. apma. org/MainMenu/News/MediaRoom/ExpertProfiles/Dr-Kathleen-Stone. aspx). “As a general rule, most flip-flops on the market should not be worn excessively during the day. Wearing them in moderation is key.”

Lack of support in a flip-flop can leave the wearer susceptible to sprained ankles and ligament injuries, and the limited protection offered to feet can mean a higher chance of cuts, scrapes and stubbed toes. The following APMA flip-flop “do’s” and “don’ts” will keep consumers from falling victim to flip-flop related foot problems this summer:
Do gently bend a flip-flop from end to end, ensuring it bends at the ball of the foot. Flip-flops of any kind should never fold in half. Do look for the APMA’s Seal of Acceptance (http://www. apma. org/sealofacceptance) on flip-flops. Many companies, such as FitFlop, Chaco, and Orthaheel, have certain flip-flops or sandals that have been awarded the APMA’s Seal of Acceptance for demonstrating proper support. For a full list of all APMA Accepted flip-flops, click here (http://www. apma. org/MainMenu/RecommendedProducts/SealofAcceptance/Seal-Flip-Flops. aspx). Don’t re-wear flip-flops year after year. Inspect older pairs for wear. If severe signs of wear are found, discard them. Don’t wear flip-flops if you have diabetes, as the footwear leaves feet susceptible to cuts and scrapes that may lead to serious injury. Instead, opt for lightweight footwear that covers and protects the toes.

For more flip-flop tips, visit www. apma. org/flipfloptips (http://www. apma. org/flipfloptips).

Founded in 1912, the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) is the nation's leading and recognized professional organization for doctors of podiatric medicine (DPMs). DPMs are podiatric physicians and surgeons, also known as podiatrists, qualified by their education, training and experience to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle and structures of the leg. The medical education and training of a DPM includes four years of undergraduate education, four years of graduate education at an accredited podiatric medical college and two or three years of hospital residency training. APMA has 53 state component locations across the United States and its territories, with a membership of close to 12,000 podiatrists. All practicing APMA members are licensed by the state in which they practice podiatric medicine. For more information, visit www. apma. org.

Editors’ Note: APMA-accepted flip-flops are available for use, as well as an expert podiatrist for interview.

Contacts: Mike Kulick
301.581.9220
Mskulick (at) apma (dot) org

Angela Berard
301.581.9227
Ahberard (at) apma (dot) org

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