J&B Software Helps Idaho State Tax Commission Recover More Than $750,000 in Deficient Taxes

J&B Software Helps Idaho State Tax Commission Recover More Than $750,000 in Deficient Taxes

Intelligent Document Recognition Technology Improves Efficiency and Increases Revenue with Rapid Return on Investment

Blue Bell, PA (PRWEB) August 2, 2010

J&B Software (http://www. jbsoftware. com/), a premier provider of enterprise-wide transaction and payment solutions, has helped the Idaho State Tax Commission (ISTC) recover more than $750,000 in deficient taxes over the past two years. The underpayments were discovered by comparing and analyzing tax filing data, filed electronically and through paper returns. J&B's Intelligent Document Recognition (http://www. jbsoftware. com/primary-solutions/intelligent-document-recognition. php) (IDR) solution was used to capture the data from individual tax returns and the employer wage and withholding information.

Generally, these tax deficiencies fall into one of three categories. The most familiar is when individuals, perhaps as part of a larger, organized effort, submit falsified W-2s that claim withholdings higher than what employers actually take from their paychecks. Or sometimes companies will under-report to the government the withholdings shown on their employees' W-2s in an attempt to pocket the difference. In other cases, "phantom" employers withhold taxes from paychecks, but never register their business or pay any withholdings to the government. In all of these cases, the perpetrators are taking advantage of the difficulty governments have in effectively reconciling the employee and employer W-2s submitted on paper.

J&B's public sector solutions (http://www. jbsoftware. com/industry-packages/public-sector. php) leverage IDR technology to quickly and automatically capture, classify and recognize documents such as tax returns, W-2s, 1099s, schedules and correspondence. Once J&B's solution captures and recognizes a document, it extracts data elements, associates the remittance with its related line-item detail and balances the transaction. As a result, the ISTC is experiencing improved availability of funds, lower operational and deposit costs, reduced errors and minimized fraud risk.

"As states continue to battle a challenging economic climate, efficient tax and revenue processing is critical," said Doreen Warren, division administrator, Idaho State Tax Commission. "Better matching of W-2s and tax filings is an efficient way to generate more revenue without raising taxes or otherwise burdening citizens. This project's return on investment has exceeded our expectations."

The ability to match withholding information from an employee income tax return to the employer wage and withholding information submitted by employers is long overdue. The Internal Revenue Service and the Social Security Administration do not have an approved plan for consolidated electronic reporting of wage and withholding information at the state level. Traditionally, this forced states to choose between doing nothing or to conduct arduous, costly, time-consuming manual sorting and data entry activities.

"Governments around the world are looking for ways to increase efficiency, lower costs and realize untapped revenues," said Jim McShea, the chief revenue officer for J&B Software and its parent company, 3i Infotech, North America. "We're helping them meet those objectives with a full suite of products and services that streamline and automate processes that have traditionally been inefficient and labor-intensive."

In a related development, J&B was named the most commonly identified application software in the recently completed 2010 Government Payments and Document Automation Benchmarking Study (http://www. tawpi. org/research/government-processing-study. aspx), a collaborative effort between TAWPI (The Association for Work Process Improvement), IAPP (International Accounts Payable Professionals), FTA (Federation of Tax Administrators) and corporate sponsors.

Additionally, J&B is exhibiting at the 2010 FTA Technology Conference and Exhibition, which is being held through Wednesday at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead in Atlanta. The event focuses on technologies that enable improvements in tax administration. Laurie Hunter-Manning, a J&B account executive, will join representatives of ibml and Fairfax Imaging for an interactive roundtable discussion on payments and document automation technology trends in the government space. The August 3 panel will also focus on the results of the aforementioned 2010 Government Payments and Document Automation Benchmarking Study.

About J&B Software

J&B Software provides payment processing, imaging, electronic content management and capture solutions to businesses worldwide. The company works with over 160 industry leading organizations including regional and money center banks, insurance companies, mutual funds, credit card processors, brokerage, telecom, utilities, government, non-profit and commercial organizations. J&B Software's library of core applications and product modules utilize open architecture software and hardware platforms. The company's extensive application suite includes solutions for retail/wholesale lockbox, remote image capture, ARC/Check 21 electronic clearing, intelligent document recognition, healthcare EOB processing, full-page document management, transaction archive and online customer query. J&B Software is a winner of the TAWPI Hall of Fame Award for technology innovation and excellence and its 400+ employees are fully committed to improving the operational effectiveness and profitability of its clients.

J&B Software is a subsidiary of 3i Infotech. For more information, visit www. JBSoftware. com or call 215-641-1500.

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Hendrick Medical Center Selects USA’s Award Winning Solutions RMS for Enterprise Resource Management

Hendrick Medical Center Selects USA’s Award Winning Solutions RMS for Enterprise Resource Management

Unibased Systems Architecture, Inc. (USA), the leading provider of enterprise-wide resource management solutions to the healthcare industry, today announced that Hendrick Medical Center, located in Abilene, TX, has contracted for its award-winning totally integrated Resource Management System (RMS). This is the tenth hospital in Texas that has contracted with USA’s access management solutions over the last two years.

Chesterfield, MO (PRWEB) November 21, 2005

Unibased Systems Architecture, Inc. (USA), the leading provider of enterprise-wide resource management solutions to the healthcare industry, today announced that Hendrick Medical Center, located in Abilene, TX, has contracted for its award-winning totally integrated Resource Management System (RMS). This is the tenth hospital in Texas that has contracted with USA’s access management solutions over the last two years.

Founded in 1924, Hendrick Medical Center is now licensed for 525 beds and offers a broad spectrum of services ranging from prenatal and birthing services to retirement living and hospice care. It is recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations as a hospital with accreditation with commendation, and the Press, Ganey patient satisfaction survey firm recognizes Hendrick as one of the top 12 Press, Ganey hospitals in the nation concerning overall patient satisfaction. Hendrick serves 22 counties in the Texas Midwest and has formed affiliations with 18 regional hospitals.

RMS, which is listed as #1 in the area of Enterprise Scheduling by KLAS Enterprises, will replace the current enterprise scheduling vendor. “USA’s policy of never sun-setting a product established the tempo for winning this business”, according to Charlie Kean, USA’s Vice President of Sales. Charlie adds, “RMS functionality encompasses a broader area, much more than scheduling. USA’s presentation of the patient agenda that can empower healthcare organizations to balance the needs of patient access management and revenue cycle management embedded within resource management is a major differentiator.” USA defines the Patient Agenda as addressing all stages of care delivery and administrative management by tracking and monitoring the continuum of care from the point of scheduling through all post-discharge activities. 

About Unibased Systems Architecture, Inc. (USA): Unibased and its products have maintained the highest rankings from the KLAS independent reporting for the last six years and their reputation for product quality, reliability, and supporting services has no equal in the HIT industry. Unibased markets various products which are open, scalable, integrated client/server and web enabled solutions, designed to meet the unique needs of sophisticated enterprise organizations. Unibased has major solution offerings in the HIT and air travel markets, providing real-time production scheduling, human resource, security and financial systems. In the HIT industry, Resource Management System (RMS) is an integrated solution which schedules and tracks patient resource needs from pre-access through follow-up.

RMS also monitors the effectiveness of clinical programs, financial productivity and capacity management. PeriOperative Resource Management System (ORMS) is an integrated module which addresses OR scheduling, surgeon preferences, suite utilization, clinical documentation, materials management, clinical worker training and certification. RMS/ORMS results in significant improvements in physician and patient relations. Unibased products and services are available through direct sales, marketing partners, value added resellers and system integrators. Unibased is a private corporation founded in 1986, and is based in Chesterfield, Missouri. Visit Unibased on the web at www. unibased. com.

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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Encourages More Virtual Event Participants: Thousands Already Helped Foundation Raise Funds for Research & Support Legislation

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Encourages More Virtual Event Participants: Thousands Already Helped Foundation Raise Funds for Research & Support Legislation

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY) today announced that more than 6,800 Facebook® users have participated in its first-ever virtual “Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) March on the Hill” at www. ibdmarchonthehill. com. Using social media tools, the program aims to promote awareness about and raise funds for research and programs supporting those battling Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, chronic and painful digestive diseases impacting more than 1.4 million Americans. Website visitors are asked to show their support by selecting a unique shoe to place on the virtual “Hill” and are able to see how their step has impacted the total number of steps taken to date.

New York, NY (Vocus) September 22, 2009 -—

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY) today announced that more than 6,800 Facebook® users have participated in its first-ever virtual “Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) March on the Hill” at www. ibdmarchonthehill. com. Using social media tools, the program aims to promote awareness about and raise funds for research and programs supporting those battling Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, chronic and painful digestive diseases impacting more than 1.4 million Americans. Website visitors are asked to show their support by selecting a unique shoe to place on the virtual “Hill” and are able to see how their step has impacted the total number of steps taken to date.

The virtual march is driving attention to a widget that allows users to take a virtual "step" around the National Mall in Washington, DC and rallying support around the Foundation’s IBD Research and Awareness Act in the House and Senate, which would:
Encourage Congress to provide funding to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease at NIH for expanded research on IBD. Authorize, for five years, an IBD Epidemiology Program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Authorize the establishment of a Pediatric IBD Patient Registry at the CDC. Authorize the establishment of an IBD Awareness Program at the CDC. By writing their local representatives and asking their friends and family to contact their legislators, Crohn’s and colitis advocates are spreading the word about the potential benefits of the IBD Research and Awareness Act.

Shire will donate $1 per footstep to CCFA for research, education and support initiatives for each of the first 30,000 steps taken. The program, which concludes in December, will continue to drive much-needed support to complement its advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill.

About CCFA’s Advocacy Program
Advocacy is a major component of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's mission. CCFA advocates are not only patients, but family members, friends, caregivers, and doctors who want to make their voices heard and see a future free from Crohn's and colitis. Foundation advocates are calling for increased Federal funding for Crohn's and colitis research and awareness programs designed to improve the lives of patients. The Foundation encourages its members, volunteers, and friends to become actively involved in advancing our public policy goals. By sharing personal stories and providing crucial information about the impact of these devastating diseases, our advocates inform and inspire elected representatives in Congress. For more information on how Advocates can make their voices heard, visit http://www. ccfa. org/advocacy/?LMI=9 (http://www. ccfa. org/advocacy/?LMI=9).

About Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are painful, medically incurable illnesses that attack the digestive system. Crohn's disease may attack anywhere from the mouth to the anus, while ulcerative colitis inflames only the large intestine (colon). Symptoms may include abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, fever and weight loss. Many patients require hospitalization and surgery. These illnesses can cause severe complications, including colon cancer in patients with long-term disease. Some 1.4 million American adults and children suffer from Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, with as many as 150,000 under the age of 18. Most people develop the diseases between the ages of 15 and 35.

About the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America's mission is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. The Foundation ranks third among leading health non-profits in the percentage of expense devoted to research toward a cure, with more than 81 cents of every dollar the Foundation spends goes to mission-critical programs. The Foundation consistently meets the standards of organizations that monitor charities, including the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance (give. org) and the American Institute of Philanthropy (charitywatch. org). For more information, contact the Foundation at 800-932-2423 or visit www. ccfa. org.

About SHIRE PLC
Shire’s strategic goal is to become the leading specialty biopharmaceutical company that focuses on meeting the needs of the specialist physician. Shire focuses its business on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), human genetic therapies (HGT) and gastrointestinal (GI) diseases as well as opportunities in other therapeutic areas to the extent they arise through acquisitions. Shire’s in-licensing, merger and acquisition efforts are focused on products in specialist markets with strong intellectual property protection and global rights. Shire believes that a carefully selected and balanced portfolio of products with strategically aligned and relatively small-scale sales forces will deliver strong results.

For further information on Shire, please visit the Company’s website: www. shire. com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Ariella Levine
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
646-943-7430

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Jacobson Resonance Enterprises, Inc. Updates Potentials for Electromagnetically Restructuring of Water

Jacobson Resonance Enterprises, Inc. Updates Potentials for Electromagnetically Restructuring of Water.

Jacobson Resonance Enterprises, Inc., (OTC BB: JRSE. OB – News) announced today that U. S. Patent No: 6,458,071 entitled, “Method for Electromagnetically Restructuring Water for Organismic Consumption” exclusively licensed by the inventor Dr. Jerry I. Jacobson, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Science and Technology Officer holds great commercial potential based upon data from various scientific studies.

Boynton Beach, FL (PRWEB) August 5, 2004

Water, the solvent of life, comprises 60% to 90% of all living systems. Recent studies have indicated that cellular water is organized in polarized multi-layers and interacts strongly with extended proteins. It appears that water molecule motion is reduced significantly in cells from that of regular water. These observations are consistent with the invention described in the aforementioned patent, as to the interaction between water and solids (critical molecules) within the organism that is treated with water resonated by physiologic magnetic fields.

The following studies revealed illuminating results.

1. University of Memphis-Spectrophotometric analysis of resonated water and sports drinks indicated that resonation may affect absorption and/or transmittance of light passing through the fluid, and may alter the structure, clustering, and/or crystallization of constituents in fluid. Additional research was indicated to determine whether resonating water and sports drinks can enhance intestinal absorption, attenuate dehydration, and/or improve exercise capacity.

2. University of Oklahoma-Subsequent to the above study, the effect of low-level electromagnetic fields on a simple model of osmosis, in-vitro was conducted and demonstrated that, indeed, water exposed to specific fields showed a significantly greater diffusion rate compared to non-resonated controls. Further study showed that fundamental properties of water were altered upon resonation e. g., pH and softness. The same researchers then reported dramatic growth effects of sprouts using Jacobson Resonation. Bean sprout growth for Mung and Soya beans in resonated water vs. control was significantly greater by ratios of, respectively, 6:1 and 4:1. They concluded that within a short period of time, the remarkable enhancement of germination of seeds was possible.

3. Biophysical Institute in Slovenia-Researchers provided evidence that resonation of water increased emission of light (bioluminescence). According to other research, the light (photons) from one atom received and/or shared by another atom can induce the two atoms to interact cooperatively, or what Nobel Laureate Albert-Scent Gyorgi called “the dance of life.” 

Dr. Jacobson states; “The resonation of water with physiologic magnetic fields provides a method to restructure water such that the “dance of life” is imbued in the motions of atoms, and the light (photons) shared by important molecules may increase the coherence and cooperativity. As a consequence of the ability to regulate fundamental masses and communications between them we may have uncovered a method to increase absorption rate of medicines and their subsequent efficacy. The commercial value of such a technology is self evident.”

JRSE is an emerging worldwide leader in magnetic resonance technology, whose main focus is the eradication of human suffering. The Company's technology base has the potential for multiple industry applications including the fields of healthcare, veterinary medicine, the leisure, beauty and athletic fitness arenas, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, energy and the environment.

We are not marketing any resonated water products and have not cleared any resonated water products with the Food and Drug Administration for marketing in the United States. If we claim therapeutic effects, our resonated water products may require FDA clearance.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The matters covered by such forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by such forward-looking statements. Included in these risks and other factors are funding availability, competition from better-financed companies and required regulatory clearances.

For further information, contact Anthony P. Fusco, Jr. at (561) 752.4141. www. jrse. com

StrandVision Digital Signage Adds Photos/Graphics to its Database Capabilities

StrandVision Digital Signage Adds Photos/Graphics to its Database Capabilities

Ideal for product promotions, employee recognition, event notifications - Introductory Webinars scheduled...

Eau Claire, Wis. (PRWEB) February 5, 2008

StrandVision LLC, a provider of hosted digital signage services, today announced the ability to use its database feature to add photos with corresponding text in digital signage pages. The new capability, included in its "Streaming Video" package, is ideal for any business or organization that would benefit from showing a number of high-quality photos with captions and supporting text in its digital signs.

Supports many industries
The StrandVision graphics database is a powerful feature that can spice up any digital signage page that can benefit from a photo or graphic. It is useful for many applications:

•Real Estate - Show current listings, past sales, feature sales agents
•Distributors - Feature products and special promotions, new items, employees
•Retailers - Feature products and special promotions, sales items
•Restaurants - Display specials, desserts, other impulse buys
•Employee communications - Employee recognition/promotions, employee events and anniversaries, community activities, photo contests, menus, club activities
•Hospitality - Health facilities, meeting rooms, menu items, property amenities, staff profiles
•Schools and colleges - School activities, club and sports notices, student recognition, menus
Essentially, any message that will be enhanced by a photo is an appropriate use for this new graphical database capability.

"The StrandVision graphics database enables users to easily create expanded-format graphical slides that are automatically added to the page mix," said Mike Strand, StrandVision founder and CEO. "Now they can have dozens of different graphical pages moving through their mix randomly or in sequential order. We're only now discovering the many creative ways that our customers are applying this capability. It's a powerful enhancement that makes administration even easier and more versatile while presenting an interesting, ever changing digital signage presentation."

Simple record development - Simple playback
The new StrandVision database enables users to simply add records in a table-formatted entry screen that includes unlimited text and photo caption fields. They can configure the entry screen by selecting from several different text styles and positions using dropdown menus. They can then add a photo to the record using a familiar "Browse and Select" feature that allows for the convenient uploading of the. JPG and. GIF graphics file formats from their computers. Users can add dozens, or even hundreds, of attractive photos to their StrandVision databases which are then automatically distributed to all playback locations by the system.

In playback mode, StrandVision accesses the database record and matches the photo directly to its related text. Records can be randomly or sequentially selected from the database to display with news, weather, photos, text and streaming video pages in the StrandVision digital signage page mix.

For instance, a real estate firm could create a series of databases for different sales price ranges ($100,000 to $150,000, $150,000 to $200,000, etc.). Each database can have hundreds of records. The various databases are then placed into the digital signage page mix. Each real estate listing, with the corresponding picture, then plays according to the display instructions set up by the account administrator.

Introductory Webinars
StrandVision will be hosting free online Webinars to introduce the new graphics database capability. Contact Amy Hansen at 715-833-9501, sales@strandvision. com or http://www. strandvision. com/webinars. html (http://www. strandvision. com/webinars. html) to arrange attendance.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - 10 a. m. CDT
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - 2 p. m. CDT
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 - 10 a. m. CDT
Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 2 p. m. CDT
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - 11 a. m. CDT

About StrandVision
StrandVision LLC delivers low-cost, high-availability hosted digital signage services through a patent-pending, Internet-based approach that eliminates the need for complex and expensive onsite hardware. It delivers content directly to subscribers' televisions, including LCD and plasma displays, and computer screens. StrandVision's Web-based service makes it easy to set up, maintain and quickly distribute text messages and graphics, including advertisements, video content, and national and local weather and news. It is ideal for medical and dental offices (patient education), banks, retailers and industrial distributors (video merchandising), employee break rooms (events and benefits), non-profit and religious organizations (client and supporter communications), and other applications. StrandVision Digital Signage services are available directly from StrandVision and through registered affiliates and system integrators (http://www. strandvision. com/?installers (http://www. strandvision. com/?installers)). Additional information about StrandVision and a free trial subscription are available at http://www. strandvision. com (http://www. strandvision. com), by calling 715-833-9501 or emailing sales@strandvision. com.

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

High resolution photo available. Contact Sandy McLaughlin.

EDITORS - For further information:

Mike Strand
StrandVision
715-833-9501 x100
Mjstrand(at)strandvision. com

Sandy McLaughlin
Soucy Communications Group
781-898-7305
SMcLaughlin(at)scg-pr. com

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Novotech CEO Speaks On - Clinical Projects: Faster and Smarter It's All in the Planning - at DIA 2010

Novotech CEO Speaks On - Clinical Projects: Faster and Smarter It's All in the Planning - at DIA 2010

Leading Australian contract clinical research company Novotech announced today that Novotech CEO Alek Safarian will be sharing the company’s Asia Region expertise and experience at DIA 2010 to be held in Washington, DC. Safarian will speak on "Global Study Experiences: Lessons from Observing Regional Variations" which is part of the "Clinical Projects: Faster and Smarter? It's All in the Planning! session.

Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) June 12, 2010

Leading Australian contract clinical research company Novotech announced today that Novotech CEO Alek Safarian will be sharing the company’s Asia Region expertise and experience at DIA 2010 to be held in Washington, DC.

Safarian will speak on "Global Study Experiences: Lessons from Observing Regional Variations" which is part of the "Clinical Projects: Faster and Smarter? It's All in the Planning! session.

Date: June 15, 2:00PM - 3:30PM
Session #: 246
Room #: 140B

Novotech is the largest full-service Australian CRO with an extensive operations footprint across Asia, and has helped global customers conduct trials across a population base of more than 1.5 billion people in the Australasian region.

Headquartered in Sydney, Novotech works with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in North America and Europe to bring new products to the global market by offering a full range of ICH-compliant clinical services, from first human exposure through to completion of Phase III trials.

“Judging by the growth in number of new clinical trials starting in the region over the last few years, Asia provides a tremendous untapped opportunity to the drug development industry,” said Safarian.

Meet Novotech at DIA: Booth # 1829

The DIA Annual Meeting is the premier event for professionals involved in the discovery, development, and lifecycle management of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and related products. There is no other industry meeting of its kind that can rival the breadth and depth of experience that this meeting delivers. With 25 content-area tracks, 330 sessions and 20 tutorials, presentations are geared to attendees at all disciplines, works settings, and experience levels.

About Novotech
Headquartered in Sydney with a regional hub in Malaysia, Novotech is focused on the Asia Pacific region with operations in nine countries including India and South Korea. Novotech also has worldwide reach through the company's network of strategic partners. Novotech, described by Frost & Sullivan as the best in its industry class for Australia based CROs, brings its global reputation for high quality service and regional expertise to the high-growth Asia Pacific area. As the largest independent CRO based in Australia, Novotech offers a level of flexibility and local knowledge that is unmatched among other contract research organizations in the region. Since 2006, Novotech has been recognized as Australia’s leading CRO by Frost & Sullivan in its Asia Pacific Excellence in Healthcare awards. For more information, please visit http://www. novotech-cro. com.

ABOUT THE DRUG INFORMATION ASSOCIATION (DIA)
DIA is a neutral, global, professional, member-driven association of nearly 18,000 industry, academia, and regulatory professionals involved in the discovery, development, and life cycle management of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and related products. Through our international educational offerings and myriad networking opportunities, DIA provides a global forum for knowledge exchange that fosters the innovation of products, technologies, and services to improve health and well-being worldwide. Headquarters are in Horsham, PA, USA, with offices in Basel, Switzerland, Tokyo, Japan, Mumbai, India, and Beijing, China.

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“Exercise” Your Election Day Right to Vote -- Personal Trainer

“Exercise” Your Election Day Right to Vote -- Personal Trainer

Voter turnout has been in decline, so Arnel Ricafranca, Founder of Fitness VIP, is offering free fitness demonstrations, body-fat analysis, and more to people who come out to the polls. He will be available 6am-2:30pm and again at 7:30pm-close at the middle school at Millbrook Avenue in Randolph. Mr. Ricafranca's number is 973-960-2630 and he would be happy to speak with you.

Stanhope, NJ (PRWEB) November 6, 2005

New Jersey voter turnout has suffered a downward trend and fell below 50% in the 2001 Gubernatorial race. To encourage busy voters to come out to the polls, local personal trainer and founder of Fitness VIP, Arnel Ricafranca, is offering free fitness services this November 8th. Voters and their children can take advantage of body-fat analysis, fitness newsletters, easy exercise demonstrations, and more. Polls will be open from 6am to 8pm; Mr. Ricafranca will be available from 6am to 2:30pm and again 7:30pm to closing at the Middle School at Millbrook Avenue in Randolph.

“I understand how busy we all are, but your vote on November 8th will make NJ stronger. Why not take a painless step toward improving your own health, strength, and well-being at the same time?” asked Mr. Ricafranca. He can be reached for more information at 973-960-2630.

Mr. Ricafranca, who trains clients in offices in both Stanhope and in Randolph, NJ, also offers in-home and on-line fitness coaching to meet the busy schedules of his clients. Fitness VIP maintains that fad diets simply cannot compete with sound fitness advice on healthy meals, proper exercise, and a positive attitude.

“All the health knowledge in the world is useless if you cannot put it into practice,” said Mr. Ricafranca, “which is why I work hard to make my sessions as practical as possible. I go the extra mile to help people meet their fitness goals.”

Morris County residents can find their polling locations at http://www. morriselections. org/votelocations. html (http://www. morriselections. org/votelocations. html). Voters who have different polling locations or miss the demonstrations are encouraged to take advantage of a free subscription to Fitness VIP’s newsletter, which has recently debunked health myths and offered smart snacks for Halloween. Still to come: tips on Thanksgiving eating. For questions or to sign up for the newsletter, contact fitnessvipinfo@gmail. com.

Note to the Editor: Mr. Ricafranca is available for candid and informative interviews on health and fitness.

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