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Ryan Heidrich Opens an Internet Marketing Business Dedicated to the Increase of Health and Wealth

2011-06-08T13:45:00.000-07:00

Ryan Heidrich Opens an Internet Marketing Business Dedicated to the Increase of Health and Wealth

The popularity of internet marketing is growing rapidly and thus it is becoming a necessary skill to grow independent businesses. Due to the great potential for many people to enjoy high levels of success marketing on the internet, this company is dedicating many resources to educating anyone about how to be a master internet marketer with a great team of marketing professionals. The sole proprietor of this company is Ryan Heidrich however he works with a team of affiliate professional marketers to sell the wealth masters international products.

Livermore, CA (PRWEB) May 31, 2009

A home based internet marketing business has been opened and offers lucrative opportunities with many successful people. The guy that did this several weeks ago is already enjoying success and the advantage of working with a great team of serious home business owners and enthusiasts under the CarbonCopyPro Marketing System. He was quoted saying, "My team has given me the most support I have ever had in learning a new skill." The skills of internet marketing are not very familiar to most people which is why he is excited about being in a position to help others achieve success marketing on the internet with this company.

After getting started as an affiliate marketer with CarbonCopyPro he learned that it is possible for anyone to work with others and enjoy tremendous levels of success increasing their financial freedom from their home offices. Many of the people he is working with are even replacing their incomes in their careers while working as a marketer from home part time. After a few weeks in the industry he said, "With the help of my team and my organization Internet marketing is both an easily understood skill and one of the best to learn in today's world where one must differentiate themselves from others to achieve a high level of financial security." Also, the way his organization of home based internet marketers works together with a truly unmatched compensation plan backing their efforts he was quoted to say that, "there is little risk for the viable opportunity to enjoy great financial and personal returns."

As explained, if you are interested in learning more, the people you will be working with and the network of business professionals you will have can catapult your knowledge of doing business on the internet to an entirely new level. The opening of independent ventures like those of Ryan Heidrich have given many people the option to learn the skill of internet marketing which will help with any business career or give anyone the option to get out of their old jobs. He feels that it is important for people to have this flexibility and power of knowledge these days because layoffs are becoming increasingly more abundant while internet marketing is becoming massively more popular as a method of doing business. If you would like more information about this great opportunity please click on the link to his website. Thank you for your time.

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DatamanUSA to Integrate Ceelox Biometric Solutions

2011-06-07T10:06:00.000-07:00

DatamanUSA to Integrate Ceelox Biometric Solutions

Ceelox announced that DatamanUSA has become a Channel Sales Partner (CSP) for their biometric and encryption solutions.

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) September 8, 2008

Ceelox announced that DatamanUSA has become a Channel Sales Partner (CSP) for their biometric and encryption solutions. Since 2003, Ceelox creates software that makes biometric and data encryption security simple.

A Microsoft Gold Partner, DatamanUSA is a consulting and information systems service organization. They specialize in IT staff augmentation and software design and development. DatamanUSA expertise fits perfectly with Ceelox's products. They plan, design, construct and maintain mission-critical and operational systems for enterprise, client-server and Internet environments. This relationship is another significant step in DatamanUSA's effort to provide the very best in data protection.

"At DatamanUSA, we focus on developing real partnerships with our customers to create true value for all parties involved" - Nidhi Saxena, President & CEO

"This relationship is a great fit," says Gerry Euston, CEO of Ceelox. "Our CSP program drives partner opportunities and DatamanUSA is a great partner. Our Security Suite addresses the three most critical security needs; Identity Access Management, data and file encryption and email security," Euston says.

Ceelox offers a Security Suite of biometric tools designed to address the regulatory requirements of companies in highly regulated industries such as public utilities and financial services. The Suite meets FDIC, NERC, HIPAA, ePHI, GLBA and State Breach regulatory requirements by securing core access, encrypting Personal Identifiable Information and sensitive data, eliminating weak password access, securing e-mail and adding biometric for two-factor compliance.

Ceelox's Security Suite bundles Ceelox ID®, Ceelox Vault™, Ceelox SecureMail™ and Ceelox ID Online™ to provide a unique and powerful end-user and network security solution.

The corner stone of the Security Suite is their biometric solution, Ceelox ID®. Available as a stand alone and network application, or software development kit, Ceelox ID is a biometric Identity Access Management tool. It controls access to PCs, Web sites, applications and networks with the slide of a finger pad. It is affordable, easy to implement and works on PCs, LANs and Citrix server farms.

"Using biometrics to secure access to networks and encrypted folders and files is a great security improvement" said Euston. The Ceelox Security Suite:
Protects sensitive data against theft, loss and misuse Eliminates inherent password and token access exposure Secures data with strongest encryption available Protects PII Save time and money - up to 40% reduction in helpdesk calls

Ceelox's CSP program builds incremental sales opportunities, generates additional revenue streams and creates greater profit potential for their partners. Plus, by joining the CSP program now, DatamanUSA participates in Ceelox's "Fast Start Initiative, Double Discount" offer. With an extra six months to reach their annual commitment and 50% off MSRP for the first 6 months, the Double Discount program will drive DatamanUSA's success.

"By supporting our partners in the near and long term, CSP builds a sustainable revenue stream for years to come," says Euston. "Our primary objective is to create and maintain partnerships for one reason - to increase their sales revenue earnings with the best overall profitability ratio."

About DatamanUSA
DatamanUSA, LLC is a minority women-owned, full-service Information Technology (IT) Service and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company with offices in Colorado, Wyoming, Texas and New Mexico & an offshore development centre in Lucknow, India. With over 8 years of experience in delivering IT solutions to state, local governments and Fortune 500 companies, DatamanUSA is presently executing projects in Colorado, New Mexico, Texas and Utah.

8821 E Hampden Ave, Ste 214
Denver, CO 80231
Tel: (720)-248-3100
Fax: (888)-892-2364
Www. datamanusa. com

About Ceelox
Based in Tampa, Fla. Ceelox (www. ceelox. com), a Veteran Owned Small Business, is a privately-held developer of biometric security and email encryption software solutions for financial institutions, healthcare, utilities, government agencies and other organizations for whom information and access security are key concerns. Its security and encryption tools are easy to deploy, simple to use, cost-effective and affordable for organizations of all sizes.

13976 Lynmar Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33626
Toll Free 888-769-0918
Phone 813-769-0918
Fax 813-769-0919
Www. ceelox. com

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Fruits to Remember Introduces the Largest Collection of Chocolate Covered Strawberries and Fruit Bouquets

2011-06-07T04:41:00.000-07:00

Fruits to Remember Introduces the Largest Collection of Chocolate Covered Strawberries and Fruit Bouquets

Fruits to Remember, the premier design house for luxury hand sculpted fresh fruit bouquets and chocolate fruit arrangements, is now offering its arrangements with six different chocolate flavors combined with three toppings, making it the greatest combination available across the gifting industry.

Beverly Hills, California (PRWEB) February 11, 2008

Fruits to Remember (http://www. fruitstoremember. com) of Beverly Hills announced today that the luxury fruit bouquets (http://www. fruitstoremember. com) and chocolate fruit arrangements (http://www. fruitstoremember. com) of the design house are now available with chocolates with six different flavors. Offered for the first time in the luxury gift market, clients can now choose from six ambrosial flavors of semi-sweet, white, milk, strawberry, caramel and cappuccino and top them off with ground hazelnut, sliced almonds or grated coconut toppings. Valrhona and Callebaut chocolates offered by Fruits to Remember, singled out among scores of chocolate brands tried during the selection process, are two of the best known French and Belgian chocolates known to the most demanding chocolate lovers in the world.

During the years of its presence in Beverly Hills, Fruits to Remember has served clients from multifarious sectors and industries including entertainment, financial, banking, legal, health care, medical and education in Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Century City and down town Los Angeles offering luxury hand sculpted fresh fruit bouquets and chocolate fruit arrangements, customized to the clientele's needs. In particular, "A" list celebrities who received fruit and chocolate arrangements on their achievements from their peers and fans or had them delivered to their private jets were among the strong patrons of Fruits to Remember. This led to an unprecedented volume of orders from companies in Fashion, Music and Film industries during the 2008 New Year holidays.

Fruits to Remember has also been a benefactor in many fund raiser and charity events held by non-profit organizations like "Kenny G Concert help by the Eye Defect Foundation of Cedars Sainai Hospital", Beverly Hills Police Department Fund Raiser", "Lisa Gibbon's Place for Alzheimer Disease", "Alfred Mann Foundation events", "Maternal Fetal Care International events", The Maple Counseling Center Fundraiser", "People Assisting the Homeless" and many others.

The fruits and chocolate bouquets (http://www. fruitstoremember. com) have been featured in scores of events like "Asian Excellence Awards Gifting Lounge", "BET Awards Gifting Lounge", "Century City Citizen of the Year Ceremony", "Beverly Hills Golf Tournament" and "Producers Guild of America Annual Meeting". Fruits to Remember's presentation at "Wedding in the Grand Tradition" where centerpieces were designed for wedding receptions was reported on "Good Day LA" show broadcasted by FOX 11. Also, NBC chose Fruits to Remember to create a fruit display for "LIFE Series Premier" in which L I F E logo was created out of fruits. The advertising campaign includes ads in "LA Confidential", "Angeleno", "Genlux", "Haute Living", "Space, "Venice", "Beverly Hills 90210", "Bel-Air View", "Brentwood News", "Santa Monica Sun", "Palisades 90292", "Century City News" and "Malibu Beach" magazines and online services like Google, Yahoo, and Facebook.

Started in 2004 with the idea of offering a healthy and yet ambrosially tasted alternative to the high end gift industry market, the company has delivered thousands of fruit bouquets and fruit arrangements all over greater Los Angeles area and Orange County served as personal and corporate gifts, centerpieces for events as well as platters for casual meetings and get together occasions.

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WorldRefer. com Announces Launching of 724Speed. com, a Leading-edge Internet Source in Aircraft Photography

2011-06-07T01:30:00.000-07:00

WorldRefer. com Announces Launching of 724Speed. com, a Leading-edge Internet Source in Aircraft Photography

As usual, WorldRefer. com is on the lookout for new trends, areas of interest, and niche markets which have a strong demand and little coverage.

San José, Costa Rica (PRWEB) October 31, 2006

WorldRefer. com (http://www. worldrefer. com), an Affiliate Network, recruits and supports Affiliates for several mainstream industries from gaming to aviation. WorldRefer. com is an outsource affiliate marketing program which provides real time tracking technology.

WorldRefer. com's own CEO and chameleonic leader, Mr. Melvin Pereira, has managed once again to fusion one of his passions with his daily work. This is how WorldRefer. com has launched 724speed. com (http://www.724speed. com), a new community dedicated solely to the Aviation Fanatics.

724speed. com holds a vast selection of aircraft photography from every corner around the globe. Pictures are uploaded by "Spotters," a term used to describe these amateur and not so amateur photographers, who manage to be at the right place and at the right time. 724speed. com is an open place for all aircraft enthusiasts in which they can build a healthy community through 724speed. com's forum.

Mr. Pereira has stated, "The need for a new aviation site from enthusiasts and spotters around the globe, motivated me to bring together one of my favorite hobbies with an area of my job which happens to be one of my forte: websites development. This is why even though 724speed. com is new to the aviation photography niche, the users will be able to experience first hand the time and dedication we have put into 724speed. com".

WorldRefer. com proudly stands behind 724speed. com which was founded in September 2006. 724speed. com's intention is not to compete with the already popular aviation websites, but rather create a different perspective for all aviation fans worldwide.

WorldRefer. com's affiliate network will highly benefit from the addition of our new partner, 724speed. com. Webmasters seeking to increase income and expand in their business adventure will certainly see the potential of joining WorldRefer. com's affiliate network.

About

WorldRefer. com (http://www. worldrefer. com) started out as a gaming Affiliate Network and has recently transitioned into other markets as well. WorldRefer. com is committed to providing the most advanced tools and reliable support necessary for webmasters to earn the highest possible return of their investment. WorldRefer. com's Affiliate Management system is one of the most technologically advanced online.

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Tribal Salute Reversing Manifest Destiny

2011-06-07T00:41:00.000-07:00

Tribal Salute Reversing Manifest Destiny

"Thanks for keeping the Rockies pristine," says Governor Owens.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) November 8, 2004

"Denver's launch of the 'Salute to America's First Caretakers' at Colorado's SnowSports Expo just might be another reversal of Manifest Destiny," beamed Olympic skier Suzy Chaffee at the Convention Center event on November 6. Two years ago, the New York Times wrote that the "Indian-led return of the buffalo to the Great Plains is resurrecting their ghost towns... and reversing Manifest Destiny."

Thanks to "snow farmers" thoughtfully sharing skiing and snowboarding with their tribes in 14 states, led by Colorado ski areas and the Ute Nation, many tribes were "thrilled" and are sharing their snow ceremonies and sustainable wisdom, which has resulted in amazing early economy-lifting snowblessings -- starting with Vail asking the Utes to save their opening in the '60s. Also hoping the tribes can help them "Keep Winters Cool," ski shows (in Seattle, Sacramento and LA), and over 100 ski areas across America want to follow in Colorado's moccasins...

At the Expo, Governor Owens thanked "the Utes, as well as the diverse Denver Indians, for keeping the Rockies pristine for thousands of years." He also brought attention to Aspen's World Watch Conference that called American Indian Nations "models of sustainability" for preserving a National Seed Bank, the Pacific Northwest Tribes for restoring the fish, and Secretary of Interior Gail Norton's saying that, "Frankly, the reservation forests are in much better shape than those on public lands, and the tribes need those jobs." Plus, Lakota-Sioux Wind Farms will soon energize Aspen. Karen Wilde Rogers (Creek), director of Colorado's Commission on Indian Affairs, spoke on behalf of the Governor.

Karen also conveyed that Lt. Governor Jane Norton congratulated the "ski communities and Olympians for partnering with the tribes to help ensure that future generations will have a chance to enjoy our magnificent mountains."

The Salute was announced at Athens, where world Olympians honored American Indians for inventing the roots of 10 Olympic sports. "They also honored the Sami (Laplanders) for inventing skiing 5,000 years ago," said Olympian Billy Kidd (VT Abenaki), co-host of the Salute with teammate Chaffee, NVF co-founder.

10 skiers from Denver's splendid "Seven Falls Dance Group" shared the snowdance to benefit all the People of Colorado, led by Boulder-based sustainability leader, Woody Vaspra (Hawaiian), President of the World Council of Elders. For health reasons, Southern Ute traditional Elders Eddy and Betty Box, Jr., supported by young sundancers, participated in a simultaneous pipe ceremony in a sweat lodge in Durango, to thank Creator for the snow. Eddy Box, Jr.'s dad (Red Ute), was Vail's hero, and Junior humbly continues that tradition "to create more harmony between our cultures and Mother Earth."

A Salute highlight was the entrance of a speed skier in a shiny fire engine red suit with streamlined helmet, followed by a white sherpa carrying his 8-foot skis. "Who is that masked man?" asked Steamboat's Billy Kidd.

"My name is Stew Young of the Tulalip, Killer Whale Tribe of Washington." At 50, Stew is going back on the World Cup Tour after being the "Fastest Veteran in the US, 3rd in the world in 1998," hoping to beat his unofficial 143-mph record.

"Soon Billy Kidd was joined by Olympic Gold Medal Freestyler Johnny Mosley and Aspen's Gold Medal Snowboarder Chris Klug, all wanting to ski with Stew," said Chaffee, "if he would take it easy on them."

For "going Indian" and wanting to help coach Native American youth, Chaffee and Cherokee artist Colleen Lloyd presented the beloved champions with Native "Homeland Security" T-shirts: a picture of Geronimo and his Apache warriors that says, "Fighting Terrorism since 1492." Besides Indian humor, it's called, "the hottest T-shirt in America," since "More American Indians have been protecting our country and have won more medals of honor than any other race per capita," according to Gen. Schwarzkopf, who helped NVF launch the Telluride ski program.

For making the Salute possible, Chaffee thanked the event sponsors: Denver's Peak Bank, Crystal Springs Golf Club/Spa, Westwind TPTs Shirts, NUTIVA, SweetLeaf Stevia (discovered by Brazilian tribes to prevent diabetes/obesity), and each of the 10 participating Colorado Ski Areas.

Contact: suzynativevoices@aol. com, or tel: 970-4040687, 970-922-5406 - photos of the event are also available. Photos and more info available on www. nativevoices. org.

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Green Home Partners Unveil 'Live Green Chicago' and Other Fall Programs

2011-06-06T03:22:00.000-07:00

Green Home Partners Unveil 'Live Green Chicago' and Other Fall Programs

Green Home Partners, Northeast Illinois’ first and only real estate group dedicated to the green home market, announce their schedule of fall programs designed to help educate consumers about why green, what’s green, and where’s green in Chicago. Up to 11 green home developments will be showcased during the 'Live Green Chicago' event happening October 12.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) September 26, 2006

“Many people in Chicago have heard about green homes,” says Kirk Fox, Illinois’ first certified EcoBroker and one of three Green Home Partners, “but they aren’t always sure what that means or where they can find them. By attending these sessions, consumers will have a much better understanding of the benefits of owning a green home, the features that make them green, and where they can find one in the Chicagoland area.”

The fall program begins with a seminar entitled “What Makes a Home Green?” presented at the Historic Chicago Bungalow & Green Home Expo, Saturday September 30 at the Merchandise Mart, beginning at 10:15 AM. This seminar talks about the characteristics that differentiate a green home from a conventional home and the benefits of owning one. A follow-up session entitled “Is Your Home Green?” given at Whole Foods Market, 3300 N. Ashland Ave beginning at 6:30 PM on October 3, discusses specific ways homeowners can make their current homes greener and healthier. The highlight of the fall program is Live Green Chicago, a social and educational event designed to allow consumers to meet face-to-face with Chicago’s premier green home architects and developers while enjoying drinks and live music in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. It takes place at 6 PM October 12, at the Funky Buddha Lounge, 728 W. Grand Ave.

“Although Chicago leads the country in building green roofs,” says Hans Fedderke, the only LEED-AP realtor in Chicago and another member of Green Home Partners, “the supply of green homes in Chicago lags what is being built in places like Portland, Denver, and Austin. An event like Live Green Chicago can help change that by bringing together, for the first time, those consumers who are serious about owning a green home with suppliers of green homes so they can gauge first-hand the latent demand that exists for this type of housing in Northeastern Illinois.”

At the heart of Live Green Chicago is the annual Gallery of Green Homes—a showcase of Chicago’s most cutting-edge green home developments. “We know of approximately 458 green homes and $157 million of green home development either under development or actively seeking financing in Northeastern Illinois and Northwestern Indiana,” says Mark Ahlheim, the third member of Green Home Partners, “and we anticipate that backlog of green homes to grow dramatically over the next few years.” Up to eleven green home developments will be represented at Live Green Chicago.

Green Home Partners strives to educate consumers about the benefits of living green; to help consumers find the architects, builders, and bankers in Chicago who are most adept at designing, building, and financing green; to develop Chicago’s most architecturally interesting, most energy-efficient, and healthiest niche-market green homes; and to set the standard of excellence in marketing green homes across Northeastern Illinois. Kirk, Hans, and Mark work as realtors for Prudential Preferred Properties and have worked together as Green Home Partners since March, 2006. All events are free to the general public, although seating is limited at each venue.

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Award Winning Luxurious Australian Beach House

2011-06-05T10:39:00.000-07:00

Award Winning Luxurious Australian Beach House

Ever dreamt of long stretches of beaches, the vastness of the sea, the microcosm of a shell collection? Ever dreamt of big verandas and wicker furniture, bonfires and beach picnics, living in the great outdoors again? A house by the beach offers a refuge, a place where time moves according to NatureÂs rhythms, and the view is as big as the Pacific Ocean. Here is your opportunity to make your dream come true. Cocas Beach House has just been released for sale.

(PRWEB) April 27, 2004

Cocas Beach House reveals a mastery of design in volume, line and light. The external edges and lines soften as one experiences the space, while the white and neutral tones of the interior allows the mind to feel at peace.

The luxurious simplicity of Cocas Beach House seems to underscore the sensual pleasures afforded by its proximity to the ocean.

The inside and outside merge when the large sliding and hinged doors open on to tropical gardens and expansive balconies, giving the house an ephemeral, airy feeling welcoming in the ocean breezes whilst itÂs rooms are washed by the bright sun.

Aspected to the East North East, Cocas Beach House captures the best of one of Coffs HarbourÂs charms, the fact that gentle summer temperatures seem to have settled here permanently.

Personal comfort and pleasure is the theme of Cocas Beach House, along with appropriate attention to a glorious location.

The house is built over 2 levels with a 385sqm floor area, including 115sqm of front and rear tropical balconies with beach and island views.

The lower level includes open plan kitchen/living/entertaining with suspended white terrazzo kitchen benches and stainless appliances. There is a separate large walk-in pantry. The living/entertaining area opens onto the private tropical rear garden and courtyard.

The main bathroom features a 2.1m x 1m white terrazzo Turkish style bath set in an atrium of frosted floor to ceiling louvered windows. The lower level also includes, an office with itÂs own entrance, 2 bedrooms each opening on to landscaped gardens, separate laundry, a large storage room, a double remote garage with additional off street parking for 2 vehicles.

The upper level features a master bedroom with en-suite and walk-in robe. The Master bedroom opens onto the 110sqm of front balcony and with views to the ocean and one of the Solitary Islands.

Additionally there is a one bedroom unit with sleeping loft Â designed to be incorporated as part of the main house or used as separate accommodation. The unit has a generous living and entertaining area opening on to the front balcony, a galley kitchen and an en-suite with a standard size bath. The bedroom has itÂs own private rear balcony overlooking the tropical gardens and courtyard.

Currently operating as a luxury holiday beach house - Cocas Beach House has just been listed for AUD $1,100,000.00.

House built - 2003

House area - 385sqm

Land size Â 695.6sqm

Zoning Â Medium Density

Rates - $1,980 per annum

Views - Ocean and Solitary Island

100m to beach

CONTACT - homesbydesign@hotmail. com

DEMOGRAPHICS Â COFFS HARBOUR

10 reasons why Coffs Harbour is the most fantastic part of NSW

Â·positioned on the East Coast of Australia approximately half way between Sydney and Brisbane

Â·voted the Âmost livable city 2002Â a United Nations endorsed international environment program and voted the best climate in Australia by the CSIRO. Average summer temperature of 260 and winter temperature of 180. Average rainfall of 1708mm. Verdant sub-tropical coastline vegetation where the mountains meet the sea

Â·Airport with $69 airfares to and from Sydney

Â·brand new hospital

Â·university

Â·2 TAFE colleges

Â·numerous public and private primary and secondary colleges

Â·regional galleries, museums, theatres, numerous recreational activities, a vast selection of specialty shops, major brand stores and malls

Â·marine harbour with current development plans incorporating extensive foreshore redevelopment and an international marine harbour

Coffs Harbour embraces an area of 960km2 of which 57% is covered by forests. It has 51km of beaches. There is an additional 3600ha in Dorrigo National Park and next-door to the North, the Yuragir National Park stretches for 60km along the coastline up to Angourie near Yamba.

In the Pacific Ocean is the 90,000ha Solitary Island Marine Park Â last of the warm water and home to both warm (80%) and temperate (20%) marine life varieties. There are 90 species of hard coral and 280 species of fish, all protected in the haven of Marine Park Sanctuary.

Population: Coffs Harbour is the 28th largest city in Australia and growing at an average of 3.5% per annum. Currently around 65,000 people, it is expected to double in the next 25 years at this rate. Growth rate for many small businesses within Coffs Harbour has been 7% for several years in a row! Coffs has a sphere of influence, which cover from the Clarence to the Nambucca Valleys - about 130,000 people!

Tourism: During the late 80's and early 90's a number of major tourist resorts were

Developed in this area. Equal to anywhere in the world, these properties brought Coffs Harbour to the attention of overseas visitors. In 1999 Tourism generated $400 million being 1.5 million visitors who stayed an average of 3 nights. Almost 40% of these arrive between December & March. Pacific Bay is currently the home of the Wallabies Rugby Union Team.

Education: There are 9 pre-schools, 22 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, TAFE Colleges (2) + Southern Cross University - Southern Cross is a joint campus which is a country wide first! The university, TAFE College and the Senior High School share the central facilities. This has the makings of a landmark institution, which is bringing Coffs Harbour worldwide attention. There are other campuses of Southern Cross in Port Macquarie, Lismore and Coolangatta.

The Marine Science Centre is the National facility for students & post grads to study our unique location.

Health: the brand new Coffs Harbour Health Campus (Base Hospital) was opened in late 2002. Baringa Private Hospital offers the alternative for those who contribute and there 3 nursing homes, 2 hostels and several age specific housing developments in the area.

Airport: Coffs Harbour enjoys a jet airport located only 5 minutes from the City Centre and right next door to the Joint Education Facility and the Racecourse.

Coffs' first international flight took place in August, 1993. This was a special flight from New Zealand set up to show the practicality of direct flights to Coffs as the

Gateway into this part of NSW. It is converted to 767 standard. Currently 737 are used to move larger numbers of people like the Wallabies and conference

Groups. Saab 340, BAE 146, Boeing Dash 8 and 737 aircraft fly the Coffs-Sydney run (REX & Qantas & Virgin Blue) The terminal size was doubled in September 2000. It has been said that Maroochydore & Coffs Harbour are the best airports in the country!

Sport: Coffs Harbour International Stadium Stage 1 has been completed of this large open air venue. Eventually to seat 15,000 people, the first grandstand is now complete and ACB, ARL, ARU, NSL & AFL games have already taken place.

There are numerous 9 and 18 hole Golf Courses to choose from including the Bonville International Golf Course.

Agriculture: There are both exotic and organic products grown for the local, national and international markets.

Horticulture and Fishing: Historically, Coffs Harbour was based on these industries. Today, these people are developing and changing to meet the challenges of the new century. Many have diversified into Scuba Diving or Deep Sea Fishing operators.

REAL ESTATE Â COFFS HARBOUR

Coffs Harbour house prices have seen a capital growth of 33.3% over the last 12 months. It is ranked #28 in the entire state of NSW Â based on house value growth in 2003. The predicted annual increase over the next 3 years is 2%+. (Sunday Telegraph, Property Guide Feb 15, 2004).

Ocean view and water frontage properties are still considered a steal with beachside property prices that are increasingly rare in the property market.

The township of Woolgoolga (5 minutes North of Emerald Beach) has been tipped as the Ânext big thingÂ (HomeOwner Â Sunday Telegraph Â Jan 18, 2004).

Celebrities who call Coffs Harbour home Â David Helfgott, Jack Thompson, Russell Crowe, George Negus, Wendy Matthews, and Jo-Beth Taylor have without doubt put Coffs Harbour well and truly on the national and international map.

DEMOGRAPHICS Â EMERALD BEACH

The village of Emerald Beach is located 15 minutes north of Coffs Harbour (20 minutes North of the airport), 5 minutes South of Woolgoolga. The beach is a safe swimming and surfing beach with a protected North Easterly aspect. During the peak holiday periods the beach is patrolled.

Bordered to the North and South by Nature Reserve and the pristine waters of the world renowned Solitary Island Marine Park, it is a fauna, flora and marine paradise.

There is regular bus transport to local schools, universities, TAFE colleges, hospitals and shopping centres both in Coffs Harbour and Woolgoolga.

The current population of Emerald Beach is approximately 1,700.

Emerald Beach has a General Store, Video Shop, Hair Salon, Bottle Shop, Organic Fruit and Veg Store and Restaurant.

BABYBEARSHOP's™ Organic Cheeky Baby Butter™ Now Available at Spa Nordstrom

2011-06-04T18:36:00.000-07:00

BABYBEARSHOP's™ Organic Cheeky Baby Butter™ Now Available at Spa Nordstrom

BABYBEARSHOP's™ Organic Cheeky Baby Butter™ is not just for babies anymore.

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) June 5, 2007

One of BABYBEARSHOP'S signature organic skincare products, Cheeky Baby Butter™ is now available in Spa Nordstrom. Containing 99.9% organic ingredients including shea butter, chamomile and other essential oils, Cheeky Baby Butter™ melts to the touch and is perfect for relieving dry parched skin, including rough hands and feet, knees and elbows, wrinkles, scars and even stretch marks. It is also remarkably useful for skin rashes and other skin irritations.

Now you can visit your favorite shopping destination and enjoy a relaxing, rejuvenating massage that will relieve the stress and tension of everyday living and leave you with glowing, hydrated and healthy skin.

Visit one of the 14 Spa Nordstrom locations across the country and treat yourself to a buttery, all natural and aromatherapeutic, luxury spa treatment without parabens, preservatives or synthetic ingredients of any kind.

Suzy Lang, National Retail Director for Spa Nordstrom says that "Spa Nordstrom is excited to carry BABYBEARSHOP'S™ Cheeky Baby Butter™, not only will the customers receive a luxury organic body treatment but the therapists will also personally benefit from using an all natural product."

Call your local Spa Nordstrom today and book an appointment that is both eco-conscious and pampering! Don't forget to purchase a lovely amber glass jar to take home to enjoy again and again. You can also visit www. babybearshop. com to find other BABYBEARSHOP™ products, like their organic Mama Belly Oil™, and their USDA Organic All the better to kiss you with™ Lip Balm which comes in three delectable flavors, Chai Mandarin, Lavender Vanilla and Pepperminty. There are six nurturing gift sets available in various combinations to suit the holistic mama and her baby.

BABYBEARSHOP's Mama Belly Oil™ was recently chosen as an Editor's Pick in the April 2007 issue of Pregnancy & Newborn magazine and their All the better to kiss you with™ USDA Organic Lip Balm was featured in the Good Gear section of Baby Talk magazine, March 2007 issue. The Lip Balm is currently a finalist in Natural Health Magazine's Beauty Awards 2007.

About BABYBEARSHOP™
Organic. For mama + baby

Once upon a time, a mother of two founded BABYBEARSHOP™, a purely organic skincare line 'just right' for mothers, babies, and grown-ups alike who care about their health, the environment and having lusciously soft and healthy skin.

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Chart-topping Soprano to Perform at Head Start Benefit Concert

2011-06-04T17:32:00.000-07:00

Chart-topping Soprano to Perform at Head Start Benefit Concert

Crossover-classical vocalist Valencia Vas returns home for a series of concerts in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware including a deeply personal benefit concert for the Monroe County Head Start program.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 1, 2008

Celebrating the successes of Pennsylvania's Monroe County Head Start program, Crossover Classical vocalist Valencia Vas will perform at a benefit concert at the Sherman Theatre in Stroudsburg on Wednesday, August 5th at 7:30PM. The concert will be a homecoming for the Head Start graduate and current Los Angeles resident. Vas, who grew up in Swiftwater, Pennsylvania, is excited to lend her voice to celebrate the institution that provided her early childhood foundation. "Nobody at Head Start told me I couldn't do something. They instilled the idea of possibility in me," says Vas.

Born into a poor family in Northeast Pennsylvania, Valencia overcame many early obstacles before succeeding in recording her debut album, "Reflections". With an alcoholic father who often scrounged to put food on the table, Valencia quickly learned to deal with the minimum in life. When her father disappeared, Valencia's mother struggled to maintain the household, keep a job, and raise three children. Valencia was forced to become independent at an early age, but fortunately, had early positive encouragement from the Head Start program.

Pennsylvania's Head Start program is part of a national child development program for children from birth to age 5, which provides services to promote academic, social and emotional development, as well as providing social, health and nutrition services for income-eligible families. As a youth, "Head Start gave me a foundation and understanding that I was not limited by my situation. Because of it, I didn't know I was underprivileged until I was no longer underprivileged. In many ways, it leveled the playing field."

With a naturally pure voice and an unrelenting interest in acting, Valencia later pursued the arts as an escape to the struggles of her childhood. She visited New York City often and took advantage of local opportunities to act and sing. By the time she graduated from high school, she had already developed a healthy performance résumé. This early experience, an excellent academic record, and a natural vocal talent gained Valencia admission into Westminster Choir College (http://www. rider. edu/284.htm).

After completing her undergraduate studies, Valencia continued to perform professionally in order to gain a deep understanding of the many forms and beauties of music and its purpose in peoples' lives. Two years later, Valencia received a full scholarship to the University of Southern California's voice program seeking her Masters in Music. While there, she also taught voice as an adjunct professor and founded the Black Box Opera, an organization to introduce opera and classical music to inter-city children.

After completing her Masters degree, Valencia gained professional jobs on the concert stage in Southern California and New England. While performing though, Valencia saw small crowds and a lack of general interest in this art form. She wanted to bring her music to a more commercial and contemporary level. With the purpose of making beautiful classically rooted music in a more popular form, she began her adventure with independent record label, Providence Records (http://www. providencerecords. net), by recording "Reflections."

The Head Start Benefit Reunion Concert will be held at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg. Vas will performing selections from her debut album 'Reflections,' which has received radio airplay across 31 states and territories, Sirius XM Radio, and international internet radio shows. Appearing at the benefit concert with Valencia will be award winning international flute and guitar duo, AlmaNova and Emmy-award winning keyboardist/composer, Kevin Stoller. Tickets are $25 for the performance only or $50 for both dinner and the performance. If people are unable to attend, they can donate tickets to families that can not afford the tickets. For more information, please visit www. ShermanTheater. com or call the box office at 570.420.2808.

Stroudsburg is only one stop on Valencia's east coast tour (http://www. ValenciaVas. com/events. html) that includes performances at the Huntington Summer Arts Festival on Long Island, NY, the first annual Unicity Performing Arts Festival in Middletown, DE, a Victorian Garden Concert in Belvidere, NJ, and the 25th Anniversary of Musikfest in Bethlehem, PA.
Huntington Summer Arts Festival - Huntington, NY - July 31st at 8:30PM Unicity Performing Arts Festival - Middletown, DE - August 2nd at 1:25PM Victorian Garden Concert Series - Belvidere, NJ - August 3rd at 7:00PM Sherman Theater Head Start Concert - Stroudsburg, PA - August 5th at 7:30PM Musikfest 25th Anniversary - Bethlehem, PA - August 6th at 7:30PM With her classically trained voice sung against contemporary music, Valencia captivates audiences with a range of diverse vocals including soft prayer, colorful texts, and powerful climaxes. For additional information about Valencia Vas, including photos, videos, and a new wine song pairing for Valencia's music, please visit www. ValenciaVas. com.

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California Colorectal Cancer Coalition Holds its First Community Forum to Save Lives by Promoting and Advocating for Colorectal Cancer Screening and Treatment

2011-06-04T00:25:00.000-07:00

California Colorectal Cancer Coalition Holds its First Community Forum to Save Lives by Promoting and Advocating for Colorectal Cancer Screening and Treatment

Goal is to Increase Screening Rates by 10 Percent to Reduce Suffering from a Common and Preventable Cancer

Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) October 29, 2008

To prevent more deaths and suffering from the third most common cancer in California, the California Colorectal Cancer Coalition (C4) (http://cacoloncancer. org/) recently held its first community forum, calling for a 10 percent increase in the rates of colorectal cancer screening. C4 was formed in 2007 to increase access to colorectal cancer screening and treatment, particularly for those who are underserved, uninsured, or underinsured.

Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the United States (after lung cancer), but one of the most preventable through screening.

"Increasing screening rates just 10 percent in California would prevent approximately 8,000 deaths from colorectal cancer in our friends, family, neighbors and loved ones," said C4 board president Daniel 'Stony' Anderson, M. D., Kaiser Permanente, in his call to action that opened the forum. The increase of 10 percent would result in an additional 1 million Californians over age 50 being screened for colorectal cancer (http://cacoloncancer. org/screening. php).

"Screening for colorectal cancer is the most cost-effective cancer screening program - more cost-effective than breast or prostate cancer screening," said Dr. Anderson.

"There are many ways to get screened," said Michael Potter, M. D., professor of Clinical Family and Community Medicine at University of California San Francisco. "The best test is the one you can get done."

Dr. Potter presented the segment titled Colorectal Cancer Screening - A Menu of Options, in which participants learned about the various tests. For those with no family history of the disease, guidelines state that screening should begin at age 50.

Colorectal cancer is known as a silent killer because symptoms (http://cacoloncancer. org/symptoms. php) only show up in the later stages. Regular screening, leading to diagnosis at an early stage, is the key to survival. Unfortunately, despite many different effective screening options, some of which are inexpensive and easy to do, Dr. Potter added, "screening rates are still horrifyingly low". This is especially true among those who are uninsured or underinsured and have no usual source of medical care.

Monica Brown, Ph. D., an epidemiologist with the California Cancer Registry, stated that "we've found that the stage of diagnosis is related to socioeconomic status." Dr. Brown's research showed that only 41.6 percent of those in the lowest socioeconomic group are likely to be diagnosed at an early stage, compared to 48 percent or more in other socioeconomic groups. This is tragic considering that, when found in the earliest stages, the survival rate is 91 percent, but this drops to just 9 percent in the later stages.

Susan McKee, a colorectal cancer survivor, who also spoke in her role as District Director for California State Senator Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento), emphasized the importance of education based on personal experience. She thought screening for colorectal cancer was supposed to be done at age 55, not 50. Despite regular medical care, she was screened five years late. By that time, cancer had taken hold, and she suffered through surgeries, radiation and chemotherapy.

"Education is key and really helps the insured," said Ann Rubinstein, a health rights advocate with the Sacramento-area Health Rights Hotline. "But even if we educate the uninsured they still won't be able to get the test."

The group is planning a lobby day in March to educate California state legislators about colorectal cancer - the low cost of screening and how it saves lives - and advocate on behalf of those who do not have access to screening and treatment. No experience is necessary, just a passion for saving lives. Interested parties can visit the C4 Web site (http://cacoloncancer. org/advocacy. php) to find out more.

Maps (http://cacoloncancer. org/maps. php) developed with research from the California Cancer Registry demonstrate disparities by California state senate and assembly districts.

About C4
According to the 2008 California Cancer Facts & Figures, approximately 14,080 new cases of colorectal cancer are forecasted to be diagnosed and 5,185 people are estimated to die from the disease.

Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer among California men and women and accounts for 11 percent of all newly diagnosed cancers. However, colorectal cancer is highly treatable when detected in the early stages through screening procedures and is even preventable.

The best test is the one you can get done.

Some of the screening tests available include the following:
High-sensitivity Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT) yearly High-sensitivity Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) yearly Flexible Sigmoidoscopy (FS) every 5 years Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT) yearly+ Flexible Sigmoidoscopy (FS) every 5 years Colonoscopy every 10 years Double Contrast Barium Enema (DCBE) every 5 yrs CT colonography (CTC) every 5 years C4 encourages individuals to discuss the screening test that is best for them with their doctor.

The California Colorectal Cancer Coalition (C4) is an organization established to increase colorectal cancer screening rates, in an effort to decrease mortality rates associated with the disease. C4's mission is to save lives and reduce suffering from colorectal cancer in all Californians.

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Goji Berries USA Introduces Liquid Vitamin

2011-06-03T20:31:00.000-07:00

Goji Berries USA Introduces Liquid Vitamin

Gojiberries. us announced today that it now carries liquid vitamin, a multi-vitamin supplement for better overall health.

Salem, OR (PRWEB) October 27, 2006

Goji Berries Inc. announced today that it now carries liquid vitamin - 'Pro Vitamin Complete', (http://301url. com/liquid-vitamins (http://301url. com/liquid-vitamins)) a multi-vitamin supplement with 178 ingredients, for better overall health.

Pro Vitamin Complete's phyonutrient blend is derived from actual fruit and vegetables. The proprietary process captures the maximum nutritional value of each ingredient, including the nutrients from the skin, seeds, and pulp. Pro Vitamin Complete contains premium bio-active concentrates of 28 of the most potent fruits and vegetables.

A report in the June 19, 2002 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association has recognized the link between vitamins and the reduced risk of chronic diseases, like cardiovascular disease, cancer, and osteoporosis. To help address this vitamin deficiency problem, the report goes on to say, "We recommend multivitamins, rather than individual vitamins, because multivitamins are simpler to take... and because a large proportion of the population needs supplements of more that one vitamin."

Goji Berries, USA (http://www. gojiberries. us (http://www. gojiberries. us)) carries products for overall improvement of health through extracts of natural fruits and vegetables including Goji Berries that are considered to have the highest amount of anti-oxidants.

"I've been eating the berries for about 1 month now. These berries do really amazing things for me than anything else. When I eat maybe 10-20 berries, my blood starts circulating more. And after 3 weeks, my black hair start to come back. (I'm so happy!), and my joints were painful everywhere, but now I don't feel pain anymore. And I feel more energy. I feel like 10 years younger than before. I want to introduce these berries to my friends and my family," reported a customer, Amy from Brooklyn, NY.

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

About GojiBerries. us:

Goji Berries US is the online store where you can order Goji berries, Goji juice and Goji seeds in small and wholesale quantities at very competitive rates. These are directly imported from the Tibetan Himalayas and help to improve your vigor and energy levels with the rich antioxidant properties. They now carry liquid vitamin to improve the health naturally. Visit their online store at http://www. GojiBerries. us (http://www. GojiBerries. us).

Contact:

Jeni Bachelder

GojiBerries. us

800-796-3486

Http://www. gojiberries. us (http://www. gojiberries. us)

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NuSil Technology Introduces ÂInstituteÂ Road Show

2011-06-02T14:16:00.000-07:00

NuSil Technology Introduces ÂInstituteÂ Road Show

NuSil Technology -- a cutting-edge manufacturer of silicone-based materials for healthcare, aerospace, electronics and photonics -- announces the launch of the NuSil Technology Silicone Institute (NTSI) Road Show to be held Sept. 28, 2005, in Worcester, MA.

Carpinteria, CA (PRWEB) May 19, 2005

The NTSI Road Show is a one-day course aimed at addressing trends and issues associated with silicone material usage. Because the class is limited to 50 registrants, participants are ensured targeted, authoritative instruction from NuSilÂs applications specialists.

ÂNuSil Technology has provided an in-house, hands-on ÂSilicone InstituteÂ for seven years with great success,Â said Brian Nash, vice president of marketing and sales. ÂThis course is a must for anyone interested in silicone adhesives and adhesion issuesÂ

The NTSI programs were created to educate professionals in silicone material chemistry and related manufacturing issues, and SeptemberÂs course will focus primarily on silicone adhesives and adhesion issues. Course curriculum and registration information are available at: www. nusil. com/aboutnusil/roadshow (http://www. nusil. com/aboutnusil/roadshow).

About NuSil Technology

NuSil is a cutting-edge manufacturer of silicone compounds for healthcare, aerospace, electronics, photonics and other applications that require precise, predictable, cost-effective materials performance. ISO-9001-certified since 1994, NuSil operates state-of-the-art laboratories and processing facilities in North America and Europe and provides on-site, in-person application engineering support worldwide. More information about NuSil Technology can be found at www. nusil. com.

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CHARLES DUNN COMPANY COMPLETES $1.8 MILLION LEASE TRANSACTION ON BEHALF OF MDG CAPITAL GROUP

2011-06-01T10:24:00.000-07:00

CHARLES DUNN COMPANY COMPLETES $1.8 MILLION LEASE TRANSACTION ON BEHALF OF MDG CAPITAL GROUP

The Premier Services Group of the Charles Dunn Company, a full-service commercial real estate firm, has completed an 8-year, 11,079 SF, lease renewal on behalf of MDG Capital Group for approximately $1.8 million. The office building is located at Carnegie Centre Business Park -- 2500 Red Hill Avenue in Santa Ana, Calif.

(PRWEB) June 20, 2003

Premier Services Group members Tim Good, senior managing director, and Erik Good, director, in Charles DunnÂs Orange County office, represented the landlord, MDG Capital Group. The tenant, VNA Home Health Systems was represented by CB Richard Ellis.

The Premier Services Group at Charles Dunn is a select team of skilled professionals dedicated to delivering the highest level of personalized service to owners of office, flex and industrial assets. The group optimizes ownership objectives for private and institutional clients, offering acquisition, advisory, asset management, dispositions, due diligence, property management, repositioning and underwriting services.

Charles Dunn Company is one of the largest full service brokerage and property management firms on the West Coast. Since its founding in 1921, Charles Dunn Company has been helping thousands of companies and individuals with a full complement of real estate services. The California-based company offers comprehensive brokerage, property and asset management, corporate and construction advisory as well as financial services to tenants, owners, investors and developers. Charles Dunn Company maintains offices in downtown Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, Seal Beach, San Fernando Valley, San Francisco, Orange County and Phoenix. For more information, visit www. charlesdunn. com

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Vanessa Amin

Vamin@hoytorg. com

Men After Prostate Cancer Surgery

2011-06-01T03:23:00.000-07:00

Men After Prostate Cancer Surgery

Nearly 90% of men are unable to achieve an erection sufficient for penetration for sexual intercourse after prostate cancer surgery, according to this monthÂs Journal of Urology.

(PRWEB) June 28, 2005

Ninety-nine percent of the 440 men reported about in this monthÂs Journal of Urology (Nehra et al., June, 2005) were dissatisfied with their erections after prostate cancer surgery, despite the fact that all the men had so called Ânerve-sparingÂ radical prostatectomies.

Almost 90% of the men were unable to achieve an erection sufficient to penetrate for sexual intercourse. The study notes that patients with erectile dysfunction suffer loss of self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.

The 440 men were from 58 different medical centers through the United States and Canada, and were participants in a randomized, placebo controlled, double-blind study.

The study showed that undergoing prostate cancer surgery resulted in severe sexual dysfunction for the 440 men.

The study tested if vardenifil (Levitra) could help such men achieve satisfactory erections. Only 24 Â 28% of the men, a minority, reported being satisfied with their post-surgery erections after taking the erection enhancing medication, and the men suffered headaches, vasodilation, rhinitis, sinusitis, dyspepsia, and nausea from taking the medication.

The study authors noted that quality of life is Âprofoundly compromisedÂ in men who suffer erectile dysfunction after prostate cancer surgery.

ÂProstate cancer surgery never cures men of prostate cancer because the radical prostatectomy always comes with a price,Â says Dr. Bradley Hennenfent, author of the new book, ÂSurviving Prostate Cancer Without Surgery.Â

Dr. Hennenfent points out that, ÂA true cure returns men to normal health without damaging them. However the radical prostatectomy always makes men sterile, and often causes smaller penises, sexual dysfunction, impotence, and incontinence.Â

ÂEven worse,Â says Dr. Hennenfent, ÂThe radical prostatectomy failed to increase overall survival in one randomized controlled study after 23 years of follow-up, and only extended life for five percent of men in another randomized controlled trial after 10 years of follow-up.Â

ÂThe results of prostate cancer surgery are dismal,Â says Dr. Hennenfent. His book, ÂSurviving Prostate Cancer Without SurgeryÂ shows why nerve-sparing surgery doesnÂt really spare the nerves.

Dr. Hennenfent has seen five uncles suffer from prostate cancer and has seen them treated by various methods. He co-founded the Prostatitis Foundation (www. Prostatitis. org), founded the Epididymitis Foundation (www. EpididymitisFoundation. org), and founded the Acoustic Neuroma Foundation (www. AcousticNeuromaFoundation. org). He previously published "The Prostatitis Syndromes."

"Surviving Prostate Cancer Without Surgery" can be found in fine bookstores everywhere. Biblio Distribution (800-462-6420) and Roseville Books/Rayve Productions (888-492-2665) distribute the book. ItÂs $19.95, a trade paperback, 334 pages, 34 chapters, ISBN Number: 0-9717454-1-2, and was published January 15, 2005. Twenty-seven illustrations and cartoons are included within the book, which also includes an extensive index.

Website: www. SurvivingProstateCancerWithoutSurgery. org.

Contact: Arnold@RosevilleBooks. com

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World’s First International Group Coaching Blog Launches

2011-05-31T19:03:00.000-07:00

World’s First International Group Coaching Blog Launches

Coachamatic is a newly launched dynamic group blog authored by a global assortment of 30 lifestyle and business coaches who have turned to blogging as a way of strengthening the coaching community and exposing the profession to a wider mainstream audience. Coaches on Coachamatic are blogging on topics such as productivity, marketing, small business development, coach training, public speaking, work/life balance, health and wellness, leadership, parenting, money, and conflict management. Coachamatic is the brainchild of Andy Wibbels, award-winning blogger and author of Blogwild! A Guide for Small Business Blogging. For more information, please visit www. coachamatic. com.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) October 17, 2006

Coachamatic (http://www. coachamatic. com (http://www. coachamatic. com)), the world’s first international group coaching blog, makes its public debut this week.

Coachamatic is authored by a global assortment of 30 lifestyle and business coaches who have turned to blogging as a way of strengthening the coaching community and exposing the profession to a wider mainstream audience.

“Coachamatic is an ideal place to build good ju-ju for the coaching community,” states writing coach, Verna Wilder. “A bunch of coaches blogging and collaborating on ideas and responding to each other shows the larger community what coaching is all about, and that’s good for all coaches as well as for the people who seek coaches.”

An acknowledged expert in the field of blogging, Andy Wibbels, creator of Coachamatic, knows that blogging can be a powerful communication tool with instant global impact.

“I’d like to see Coachamatic bridge the gap between the international coaching community, the growing number of people who are interested in becoming coaches, and the millions of people around the world who could benefit from enlisting the help of a coach.”

The coaches Wibbels has enlisted as bloggers share his dream.

“There are so many people who may have heard of coaching, but have no idea what it means or what coaches can actually do for a client,” says Gillian Hood-Gabrielson, a coach who specializes in helping people overcome emotional overeating. “With all the different coaches and different specialties that are blogging on Coachamatic, readers will learn more about what coaches do and see all the different ways a coach can be used --for business growth, improving quality of life, developing healthy habits, and so much more.”

Coaches on Coachamatic are blogging on topics such as productivity, branding, internet marketing, small business, coach training, work/life balance, health and wellness, leadership, parenting, money, conflict management and psychology.

Coachamatic is the brainchild of Andy Wibbels, award-winning blogger and author of Blogwild: A Guide For Small Business Blogging.

The Coachamatic bloggers are: Aeriol Nicols, Alison Held, Amanda Levy, Barb Elgin, David Stocum, Des Walsh, Elizabeth Marshall, Ellie Pope, Eric Schneider, Gillian Hood-Gabrielson, Gina Thorne, Joe Taylor, Juliet Austin, Kammie Kobyleski, Ken Winston Caine, Krisha De, Leah Maclean, Leesa Barnes, Lisa Wilder, Maryam Webster, Matt Perelstein, Michelle Drake, Nancy Mindes, Nancy Tierney, Pat Gundry, Scott Paton, Stacy Brice, Syl Leduc, Tammy Lenski, Tara Kachaturoff, Tina Forsyth, Andrea Lee, Travis Greenlee and Verna Wilder.

For more information about Coachamatic, visit http://www. coachamatic. com (http://www. coachamatic. com).

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Flexperience Celebrates the 'Top 25 Women Redefining Success' of 2007

2011-05-30T14:03:00.000-07:00

Flexperience Celebrates the 'Top 25 Women Redefining Success' of 2007

Award given to women who are role models for new ways of blending work and family.

San Francisco, Calif. (PRWEB) January 4, 2008

Flexperience is thrilled to announce their 2007 awardees for the “Top 25 Women Redefining Success (http://www. flexperienceforum. com/top_25.html).” This award honors women on a leadership path that is considered by many to be “non-traditional.” Corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals at all levels – these women are leading the way in a new era by making flexible career strategies work for themselves and for others.

“Our award celebrates amazing women who have forged new ways of enjoying an interesting career and an enriching personal life. We were inspired to show working women everywhere that it is indeed possible to create your own path,” said Sally Thornton, Flexperience president and co-founder. “We are thrilled to highlight twenty-five trailblazers every year and create a new ‘list of powerful women.’ We hope their stories are a breath of fresh air and stand out from all the other successful women you read about because they represent a new way to view power and success.”

Today, women are increasingly interested in blending parenthood with a career. The careers they seek today, however, are not the traditional full-time, office-bound roles. Earlier this year the Pew Research Center released a survey that found sixty percent of working mothers preferred part-time work, up from 48 percent ten years ago. But many women – and men – find following the traditional corporate ladder to be difficult in reaching both their personal and professional goals.

In support of this growing trend, Flexperience™ (www. FlexperienceStaffing. com), a Bay-Area based boutique firm, is one solution to providing professionals flexible contract work with their clients that include leading Bay-Area employers such as Genentech and Levi’s. Additionally, Flexperience supports its community of professionals with inspiring events that bring mothers together to discuss how to blend all aspects of their professional and personal lives in new and creative ways.

“In the future talent market, where new work models are emerging and top talent is in even greater demand, the ability for anyone to define success integrating the personal and the professional priorities while delivering high quality results in a sustainable manner will be critical. This is a universal priority, crossing gender, age, cultural and family status boundaries,” said award recipient, Noni Allwood, Senior Director at Cisco Systems.

The Top 25 Women Redefining Success for 2007 include executives from such organizations as Cisco Systems, ABC7’s View From the Bay, Levi Strauss & Co, SanDisk Corporation, SAP, and UC Berkeley who found ways to change their workload and responsibilities at different times in their careers when they wanted flexibility to be with their children.

There are also awardees who took time off from their corporate jobs and found the inspiration to start their own businesses, including “mompreneur” Ingrid Carney who provides flexible work schedules for her staff by allowing them all to work a four-day work week, and Paige Rodgers, co-founder of an eco-friendly company of kids products, who said, “What I hope this award does is inspire other women seeking meaningful and flexible working environments to go after what they want, and get it. We are all proof that it is possible and achievable.”

Executive job shares were pioneered by additional awardees at Hewlett Packard, PayPal, and Sun Microsystems. In fact, job share awardees Hillary Mickell Chierici and Andrea Cutright transformed their full-time schedules as Senior Directors at Yahoo! into a successful job-share that in later years they were able to replicate at PayPal.

"I'm truly honored to be included in this impressive group of women named for their distinctive success in balancing families and careers. Flexperience represents the evolution of the global workforce -- innovated workforce solutions that allow talented professionals to contribute to the global workforce in balance with building healthy family lives," said award recipient, Susan Trainer, CEO, Trainer Communications.

To read the highlights and the words of wisdom from each of the awardees, please visit http://www. flexperienceforum. com/top_25.html (http://www. flexperienceforum. com/top_25.html)

About Flexperience: Launched in October 2006, Flexperience is a boutique firm that connects experienced marketing, human resource, finance, and legal professionals with opportunities for part-time, flex-time, or project-based work with our clients. Leveraging the growing trend of women “opting-out” of the workforce in favor of quality time with their families, Flexperience offers flexible, senior-level contract opportunities for professionals who want interesting project work. For more information go to http://www. FlexperienceStaffing. com (http://www. FlexperienceStaffing. com).

Media Contact: Sally Thornton 917-686-0747 or sally @ FlexperienceStaffing. com

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Celebrities Get Buzzed from Vemma's Energy Drink, Verve

2011-05-29T10:32:00.000-07:00

Celebrities Get Buzzed from Vemma's Energy Drink, Verve

Verve, the "insanely healthy energy" drink from Vemma Nutrition Company is becoming Hollywood's energy drink of choice! Vemma®, a sponsor at GBK's VIP Pre-Oscar gift suite, enjoyed the praises of numerous celebrity converts to Verve Energy Drink and Vemma liquid dietary supplement.

Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) February 24, 2009

Verve, the "insanely healthy energy" drink from Vemma Nutrition Company, is becoming Hollywood's energy drink of choice. Vemma®, a sponsor at GBK's VIP Pre-Oscar gift suite, enjoyed the praises of numerous celebrity converts to Verve Energy Drink and Vemma liquid dietary supplement.

AnnaLynn McCord of 90210 and Transporters 2 needs another shipment sent to her home as she jokingly eluded that her sisters, Rachel and Angel, have been drinking her supply! Both girls explained "We're Vervin!" AnnaLynn added, "I don't drink alcohol so I'm always drinking Verve…"

Tom Arnold approached the Vemma/Verve reps and laughed, "You know I love your stuff already!" Tom's refrigerator is always stocked with Verve. "Out with Red Bull, in with Verve," laughs Tom's girlfriend, Ashley. Singer Aaron Carter and Miss USA Rachel Smith were equally excited over the nutritional drink that is available in low sugar or sugar free. Reps for the company attest that "Verve has all the energy of Red Bull without the jitters or crash, plus 100% RDA of vitamins and minerals."

Verve includes the vitamin and mineral content of physician formulated and clinically studied Vemma, the liquid blend of 12 essential antioxidant vitamins and 65 plant-sourced trace ionic minerals. "It's the best delivery system for the nutrients that you want in your body," insists BK Boreyko, Vemma president and CEO. "The most powerful liquid antioxidant on the planet…and it tastes great!"

Vemma was recently rated as "Best Overall" superjuice by Men's Journal as concluded by an independent lab study on eight popular superjuices. Vemma is an extremely healthy nutritional program; even children can benefit. UK, superceleb and recent Hollywood import, Katie Price (Jordan) allowed her beautiful daughter, nearly two, to sip some Vemma throughout the event.

Several celebrities are so passionate about Vemma and Verve that they are interested in their personal Vemma/Verve website where they may share this product with fans. Keenan Thompson of SNL exclaimed "Hook me up with a website! This stuff is mad good!" Paula Abdul, Aaron Carter and AnnaLynn McCord are among several celebrities who expressed excitement in a custom Vemma or Verve website as well as the drink.

For more information please visit www. verve. com.

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Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Winners 'Pass It On' to Support Local Charities and Scholarships

2011-05-28T20:31:00.000-07:00

Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Winners 'Pass It On' to Support Local Charities and Scholarships

Kirk Herbstreit Narrates Video at www. CoachoftheYear. com Spotlighting the Community Impact of $680,000 Donated Over Three Years by Liberty Mutual and its Award-Winning College Football Coaches

Boston, MA (PRWEB) September 14, 2009

Nine Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year winners have donated a combined $680,000 in award money toward charity (http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=fzE1_Kjwnxo&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eyoutube%2Ecom%2Fuser%2FlibertymutualCOTY&feature=player_embedded#t=76) and scholarship since 2006, and Liberty Mutual Insurance continues this philanthropic legacy with the opening of voting for the 2009 awards at www. coachoftheyear. com] through December 6. The Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award honors one coach in each NCAA division who best exemplifies sportsmanship, integrity, responsibility and excellence on and off the field.

At a time when charitable giving is eroding at the fastest rate in five decades, an inflation-adjusted 5.7 percent decline in 2008 over 2007 donations according to GivingUSA (http://www. aafrc. org/gusa/mission. cfm), the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award winners are making tangible impacts on their communities with the $50,000 they each receive to support their favorite charities and $20,000 for their school's alumni association to fund scholarships. Some of these exceptional stories are profiled in a new "Pass It On" (http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=fzE1_Kjwnxo&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eyoutube%2Ecom%2Fuser%2FlibertymutualCOTY&feature=player_embedded#t=76) video at coachoftheyear. com, narrated by ESPN College Football Analyst Kirk Herbstreit. (http://www. espnmediazone. com/bios/Talent/Herbstreit_Kirk. htm)

''Pass It On'' gives college football fans an up-close look at the exceptional impact that previous Coach of the Year Award winner's donations have had on individuals, families and communities, including:
Ron Zook (http://coachoftheyear. com/Coaches-PreviousWinners-Profile2007.aspx? coachID=6), Illinois (2007, FBS) - active in many community and charitable endeavors, Coach Zook used his Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award money to support five charity groups that deal with the special education needs and learning challenges of children, and support facilities for abused or disadvantaged youth. Jerry Kill, Northern Illinois (2007, FCS) - having battled kidney cancer in 2005, the then-Southern Illinois coach, started the Coach Kill Cancer Fund to assist patients and their families with medical costs and other associated expenses. His Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award money directly helped more than 100 families battle the disease. Chuck Broyles, Pittsburg State (2008, Division II) - a long-time supporter of youth causes, Coach Chuck Broyles (2008 Division II Winner) used his Coach of the Year Award to provide YMCA memberships to 200 underprivileged children in Pittsburg, Kan. Larry Kehres, Mount Union (2008, Division III) - Coach Kehres used portions of his Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award to help families in need through Habitat for Humanity in Alliance, Ohio.

"The Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year award differentiates itself from other college football trophies by going beyond wins and losses to celebrate the positive impact our coaches make on the lives of the student-athletes they mentor and the communities in which they live," said Herbstreit. ''A simple click enables you to express your passionate support for your team and coach, and may make a difference in how charities across the country will benefit from this award.''

CoachoftheYear. com: Entertaining Today's College Football Fan
Online fan (http://coachoftheyear. com/) voting and the Pass It On video are just two of the many interactive elements created at CoachoftheYear. com for the passionate college football fan:
Herbstreit and football legend and College Football Hall of Fame (http://www. collegefootball. org/) quarterback Archie Manning (http://www. collegefootball. org/famersearch. php? id=60047) explains the unique elements of the award in a series of videos. A series of "Coach Insider" profiles, the first featuring Utah's Kyle Whittingham, offer an inside look at how some of the biggest coaching names in college football approach life, on and off the field. Throughout the season there will be video spotlights on some of the game's greatest coaches, including Penn State's Joe Paterno Fans can encourage their friends to vote by personalizing a "SuperFan" viral video featuring Herbstreit and sending via the website or Facebook.

About Liberty Mutual Group
''Helping people live safer, more secure lives'' since 1912, Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group (LibertyMutualGroup. com) is a diversified global insurer and fifth-largest property and casualty insurer in the U. S. based on 2008 direct written premium. Liberty Mutual Group ranks 86th on the Fortune 500 list of largest U. S. corporations, based on 2008 revenue. The company has over 45,000 employees located in more than 900 offices throughout the world.

The eighth-largest auto and home insurer in the U. S., Liberty Mutual (LibertyMutual. com) sells full lines of coverage for automobile, homeowners, valuable possessions, personal liability, and individual life insurance. The company is an industry leader in affinity partnerships, offering car and home insurance to employees and members of more than 12,000 companies, credit unions, professional associations and alumni groups.

About the National Football Foundation & the College Football Hall of Fame
Founded in 1947 with leadership from General Douglas MacArthur, legendary Army coach Earl "Red" Blaik and immortal journalist Grantland Rice, The National Football Foundation & College Football Hall of Fame, a non-profit educational organization, runs programs designed to use the power of amateur football in developing scholarship, citizenship and athletic achievement in young people. With 121 chapters and 12,000 members nationwide, NFF programs include the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Ind., the NFF Hampshire Honor Society, Play It Smart, the NFF-FWAA Football Forum, the NFF Gridiron Club of New York City, and scholarships of over $1 million for college and high school scholar-athletes. The NFF presents the MacArthur Trophy, the Draddy Trophy, presented by HealthSouth, and releases the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) Standings. Learn more at FootballFoundation. org or CollegeFootball. org.

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CV Technology Prepares Companies for OSHA Inspection by Minimizing Dust Explosion Risk With Tripod Approach

2011-05-27T19:30:00.000-07:00

CV Technology Prepares Companies for OSHA Inspection by Minimizing Dust Explosion Risk With Tripod Approach

CV Technology, the Florida based international leader in dust explosion protection and mitigation gears up to confront the latest OSHA directive on combustible dust.

Jupiter, FL (PRWEB) April 25, 2008

The threat of dust explosion is nothing new to industries that process powder and/or bulk solids. Recently an increase in explosive events at various facilities is having a ripple effect across industries nationwide. The Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) have set forward an initiative to raise awareness and force companies to re-evaluate their explosion risk.

The latest OSHA directive, CPL 03-00-008, dated March 11, 2008, describes enforceable policies and procedures regarding inspection of facilities that handle combustible dust. It also sets the maximum allowable dust layer at only 1/32nd of an inch; barely enough to be measurable. With an already high standard and low level for tolerance, OSHA has further articulated the gravity of the directive by conducting random inspections. The fines imposed by not meeting the directives benchmarks for safety can be quite steep. Many companies are finding that a professionally conducted risk analysis can help them identify the areas of weakness and susceptibility for explosion risk.

"You can't completely eliminate the danger, but a risk analysis can certainly reduce probability and severity of an industrial dust explosion," says David Cvetas, President of CV Technology. "Every manufacturing facility needs to understand just how and where their enterprise is vulnerable."

CV Technology combines a legacy of experienced explosion consulting (http://www. cvtechnology. com/pas_consultingServices. html) with revolutionary and completely unique explosion prevention and explosion protection (http://www. cvtechnology. com/pas_explosionProtection. html) technologies. This holistic approach poises the company to tackle any unique requirement of the various industries now targeted for OSHA inspection and prepare any facility to meet and exceed OSHAs new benchmarks.

With what is called the "Tripod Approach" (http://www. cvtechnology. com/co_whatWeDo. html), CV Technology covers all aspects of the process from initial analysis, to manufacturing proprietary and custom components, through to implementation. The first and most critical step is a full risk analysis. Dusts are tested and processes are evaluated to determine where and to what extent there is risk for fire or explosion. A full report with recommendations and alternatives is created.

Step two takes the results of the analysis and defines an implementation strategy for optimal protection from explosion. Combustible and fugitive dust weaknesses are minimized and priorities are addressed in relation to their explosion risk.

Step three is a well orchestrated implementation process. Taking into account current processes including surrounding systems, and production schedules, the plan is put into action. Any custom components or mitigating equipment is installed and tested. Finally, plant personnel are properly trained.

"What explosion protection systems really provide is insurance", States Bill Stevenson, Vice President of Engineering for CV Technology. "They give companies the peace of mind that they are operating their plants safely, while not only preventing loss of life, but also protecting their financial security and the valuable process that they depend upon."

More information on combustible dust hazards and techniques to minimize explosion risk can be found on the CV Technology corporate website : www. cvtechnology. com

For further reading on the OSHA CPL 03-00-008 Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program, you can read the directive from the OSHA website : www. osha. gov/OshDoc/Directive_pdf/CPL_03-00-008.pdf (http://www. osha. gov/OshDoc/Directive_pdf/CPL_03-00-008.pdf)

CV TECHNOLOGY, INC
15852 Mercantile Court
Jupiter, FL 33478
USA

Phone (561) 694-9588
Www. cvtechnology. com

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Life Line Screening Offers Special Pricing on Colorectal Home Test Kits in Honor of National Colorectal Cancer Month

2011-05-27T17:58:00.000-07:00

Life Line Screening Offers Special Pricing on Colorectal Home Test Kits in Honor of National Colorectal Cancer Month

In honor of March as National Colorectal Cancer Month, Independence-based preventive health screening provider offers discounted FDA-approved home tests kits for colorectal cancer.

Independence, OH (PRWEB) March 4, 2010

Life Line Screening is offering FDA-approved home tests kits for colorectal cancer for a discounted price of $15. Neighborhood screenings can be found through the Life Line Screening website, and people can drop by to pick up their home test kit at a convenient health screening (http://www. lifelinescreening. com) site near their homes.

According to the National Foundation for Cancer Research (https://http://www. nfcr. org/index. php? option=com_content&view=article&id=642), many people don’t realize that colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women and accounts for about 10% of all cancer deaths each year.

The good news is that colorectal cancer can be caught early. NFCR recommends men and women getting a yearly fecal occult blood test or fecal immunochemical test each year. According to the NFCR, men and women should get a colonoscopy every 5-10 years starting at age 50.

Life Line Screening’s test checks for fecal occult blood. The EZ Detect™ Colon Disease Test is an FDA-approved, fecal occult blood test (FOBT) for home use. There is no laboratory process, and results are given in 2 minutes. The purpose is to detect occult blood (blood not visible to the naked eye), which indicates bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. Such bleeding may be a symptom of colorectal cancer.

If you have a family history of colorectal cancer or notice warning signs such as changed in bowel habits, bleeding from the rectum or blood in the stool, talk to your doctor right away.

About Life Line Screening
Life Line Screening was established in 1993, and has since become the nation’s leading provider of preventive health screenings. The screenings are provided in comfortable, familiar community settings such as churches and community centers and are conducted by highly qualified healthcare professionals. The non-invasive, inexpensive and painless tests help people identify their risk for stroke, vascular diseases or osteoporosis early enough for their physician to begin preventive procedures. Visit the web site at http://www. lifelinescreening. com (http://www. lifelinescreening. com).

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TDS® Adds Multi-Transport Service to Business Suite of Available Products

2011-05-27T14:52:00.000-07:00

TDS® Adds Multi-Transport Service to Business Suite of Available Products

Today, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) announces it’s collaborating with Sprint to offer MPLS-VPN (Multi-Protocol Label Switching-Virtual Private Network).

MADISON, Wis. (Vocus) June 11, 2010

Today, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) announces it’s collaborating with Sprint to offer MPLS-VPN (Multi-Protocol Label Switching-Virtual Private Network). A multi-location data service, MPLS-VPN is managed, end-to-end, by TDS to provide businesses with a secure and reliable network anywhere in the U. S.

MPLS-VPN allows businesses with multiple locations in the U. S., to interconnect local area networks over a single private MPLS network. With MPLS-VPN, businesses can consolidate separate voice, data, and Internet networks into one network. Because all traffic is on a private MPLS network, the data traffic never passes through the public Internet—reducing the risk of outages and helping protect against intrusion. Sprint is providing their award-winning world-class IP network, which will serve as the backbone for this suite of products.

With MPLS-VPN, businesses set the traffic prioritization, up to seven traffic classes — from premium voice traffic to business traffic and best effort email. The goal: improving overall bandwidth utilization, which saves time and money.

“The addition of a multi-location telecommunications infrastructure and a private, prioritized data transport network to the TDS’ suite of managed services allows businesses to work with a single provider that can deliver a comprehensive communications solution,” says Tom Canfield, vice president of Commercial Marketing and Product Development for TDS. “Through our partnership with Sprint, we’ll leverage their network to deliver reliable, more efficient solutions with a guaranteed quality of service our customers need and want to do their business successfully.”

Vendor-partner Sprint operates a secure wide-area network covering 165 countries and more than 1,300 global pops, which will fully support credit card and healthcare industry security requirements.

“Sprint is committed to providing TDS and its customers with a MPLS VPN offering that delivers enhanced features and a high quality end user experience,” says Dan Dooley, president of Sprint Wholesale. “We are proud to be the first global service provider to receive the Cisco ‘IP VPN Multiservice QoS’ certification. Together with TDS, we’re in a position to meet the growing demands of businesses across the country.”

TDS MPLS-VPN features:
Multiple products and applications travel over the same pipe. Customer decides on the communication priority (e. g., voice and video go first, data second, and email last) and can set up to seven classifications. TDS installs, configures, and turns up the router at each customer premise. In partnership with Sprint the system is monitored 24/7; any indications of “trouble” are cared for immediately.

About Sprint Wholesale
Sprint Wholesale provides customized wireless, M2M, wireline and VOIP services to hundreds of partners world-wide, who in turn serve millions of end-user customers. By reselling our leading-edge, world class assets in white-label form, including award-winning IP and 3G networks and the first 4G network available from a national carrier, Sprint has become a preferred provider of wholesale telecommunications solutions for businesses around the world. Sprint Wholesale thrives on helping our partners bring their unique ideas to life. Visit http://www. poweryourideas. com (http://www. poweryourideas. com) to learn more.

About TDS
TDS Telecommunications Corp. markets communication services to business and residential customers in 30 states through its brands TDS Telecom® and TDS Metrocom®. With 1.1 million access line equivalents in service, TDS Telecommunications Corp. connects customers to phone, broadband, and digital television service in hundreds of rural, suburban, and metropolitan communities. TDS Telecommunications Corp. is the eighth-largest wire line company in the nation; employing approximately 2,600 people. The company is headquartered in Madison, Wis. Visit www. tdstelecom. com and www. tdsbusiness. com for more information.

TDS Telecommunications Corp. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS, TDS. S] Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., a Fortune 500® company, provides wireless, local and long-distance telephone and broadband services to nearly 7.3 million customers in 36 states through TDS Telecommunications Corp. and U. S. Cellular® [NYSE: USM], its 82-percent owned wireless subsidiary. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Chicago, Telephone and Data Systems employed 12,400 employees as of Dec. 31, 2009. Visit www. teldta. com for more information.

About Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 48 million customers at the end of the first quarter of 2010 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, and is the first and only wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, Common Cents Mobile and Assurance Wireless and instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. With its customer-focused strategy, you can learn more and visit Sprint at www. sprint. com or www. facebook. com/sprint (http://www. facebook. com/sprint) and www. twitter. com/sprint (http://www. twitter. com/sprint).

For more information contact:
Cindy Tomlinson, Associate Manager – PR
TDS Telecommunications Corp.
608-664-4471 / cindy. tomlinson(at)tdstelecom(dot)com

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Color, Odor Changes in Urine Usually -- But Not Always -- Harmless, Reports Harvard Women’s Health Watch

2011-05-27T11:14:00.000-07:00

Color, Odor Changes in Urine Usually -- But Not Always -- Harmless, Reports Harvard Women’s Health Watch

The June 2010 issue of Harvard Women’s Health Watch offers a guide to the foods, supplements, drugs, and medical conditions that can affect the color and odor of urine.

Boston, MA (Vocus) June 4, 2010

If you've ever eaten asparagus, you know it can make urine smell odd. In some people, eating beets turns urine pink or red—which can be alarming because it looks like blood in the urine. These odor and color changes are harmless. But if urine smells sweet, that’s a cause for concern because it could mean diabetes. So how do you know when to relax and when to consult a clinician? The June 2010 issue of Harvard Women’s Health Watch (http://www. health. harvard. edu/newsletters/Harvard_Womens_Health_Watch? utm_source=womens&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=womens0610) offers a guide to the foods, supplements, drugs, and medical conditions that can affect the color and odor of urine.

Blackberries and rhubarb, like beets, can temporarily turn urine pink or red. Rhubarb can also turn urine dark brown or tea-colored. Carrots, carrot juice, and vitamin C can give urine an orange hue, while B vitamins can turn it a fluorescent yellow-green. Asparagus sometimes gives urine a greenish hue as well as a distinctive smell (often likened to rotting cabbage). Medications can change the appearance of urine, too. For example, Tagamet, a popular drug for reducing stomach acid, can give urine a bluish tinge.

A change in the appearance or smell of urine may sometimes indicate a medical problem requiring attention. The mucus and white blood cells associated with a urinary tract infection can turn urine from clear to cloudy and give it an offensive odor. An infection may also cause blood to appear in the urine, turning it pink or red. Serious problems such as internal injury, bladder cancer, and kidney disease are other causes of blood in the urine.

Read the full-length article: "Urine color and odor changes" (http://www. health. harvard. edu/newsletters/Harvard_Womens_Health_Watch/2010/June/urine-color-and-odor-changes? utm_source=womens&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=womens0610)

Also in this issue:
Couples therapy
Psoriasis treatments
Exercise and weight gain
Krill oil vs. fish oil
Platelet-rich plasma for tennis elbow?

Harvard Women’s Health Watch is available from Harvard Health Publications (www. health. harvard. edu), the publishing division of Harvard Medical School, for $28 per year. Subscribe at www. health. harvard. edu/women (http://www. health. harvard. edu/women) or by calling 877-649-9457 (toll-free).

Media: Contact Raquel Schott at Raquel_Schott(at)hms. harvard. edu for a complimentary copy of the newsletter, or to receive our press releases directly.

Contact:
Raquel Schott
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Global Fruit and Vegetable Juices Market to Reach 64.46 Billion Liters by 2015, According to a New Report By Global Industry Analysts, Inc

2011-05-26T03:31:00.000-07:00

Global Fruit and Vegetable Juices Market to Reach 64.46 Billion Liters by 2015, According to a New Report By Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Fruit and Vegetable Juices market. The global market for fruit and vegetable juices is forecast to reach 64.46 billion liters by the year 2015, encouraged by steadily increasing emphasis on health and nutrition. Fruit and Vegetable juices continue to exist as one of the most competitive segments in the beverage industry competing strongly against RTD drinks, sports & energy drinks and bottled water. Despite being hit by the global recession, the market will pick up pace over the near term, powered by gains made from natural juices, fortified juices and juices made with healthier ingredients.

San Jose, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) January 12, 2011

Fruit juices form part of what are termed as the “New Age Beverages”. These products vie intensely with alternative beverages such as bottled water, RTD (ready-to-drink), sports and energy drinks and various other herbal concoctions promising a unique taste and flavor. Per capita consumption of juices witnessed strong growth rates in developed and emerging markets alike despite volatile economic conditions worldwide. Juices, more importantly fruit juices, sustained momentum as the most competitive segment in the beverages industry with more number of people across the globe incorporating fruit juices in their meals amidst rising awareness of maintaining healthy and nutritious eating habits.

Currently, natural beverages, manufactured without any additives or preservatives are dominating the fruits and vegetables market. Nutritious food products and drinks manufactured using organic ingredients are gaining preference. In sync with increasing consumer preference towards healthier lifestyles, manufacturers are switching over to healthier ingredients in their juices. Fruit juice companies are adding ingredients such as plant sterols, probiotics and fibers, which lower cholesterol and aid in digestion. Additionally, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and antioxidants are also being included in juices and products are being tagged as ‘organic’ or ‘premium’. On the other hand, the high-fructose corn syrup that goes into the manufacture of these juice drinks tarnished their healthy image leading to decreased consumer interest. In order to revive the market for drinks, manufacturers are offering healthier choices in the category with claims such as “no high-fructose corn syrup” on labels. Diet Drinks appear to be a promising market worldwide, particularly so in the US, where it is targeted specifically at a growing number of Americans battling obesity and diabetes. This trend has also created parallel demand for fruit-flavored beverages free from sugar.

The juice drinks segment is expected to witness increased demand levels in both value and volume terms as the overall market returns back to pre-crisis levels of growth. Demand is also triggered by the prevalent trend of preference for juice drinks over fruit juices, in majority of Asian and Latin American countries. Growing economies such as China and India present lucrative opportunities in terms of potential consumers. Producers are aggressively promoting and expanding their operations into these countries, localizing their products to reflect tastes and preferences of specific demographic and regional consumer groups. Despite the potential of the fast growing regions, the importance of large and mature market such as US, Canada, Japan and Europe cannot be denied. The US per capita consumption for the year 2009 was the highest followed by Canada and Japan, with orange juice continuing to rule the market, despite slight setback due to economic slowdown..

The global market for fruit and vegetable juices experienced slow growth in the years 2008 and 2009 with demand declining in major markets of North America and Europe. Premium products were the worst hit as people looked for value during times of limited finances. The category of fruit drinks also suffered with decreased sales, not sparing even the highly popular orange fruit juice market. The category of orange juice accounting for over 35% of fresh juice sales worldwide, witnessed a marginal dip in sales during the recession period. In Europe, the clear preference for low priced products, vis-à-vis, expensive branded juice brands lead to heavy leaning towards the economically priced private label products. However, decline in demand for fruit juice drinks was largely offset by increased sales in the natural juices category as well as demand increase in the rapidly developing Asian markets. Increase in fruit and vegetable juice consumption in the rapidly advancing Asian countries, including China and India is forecast to steer the market through the declines caused by the recession. Demand for fruit juices and smoothies remained more or less immune to the trend, recording increased amounts of spending, particularly in the UK.

Europe represents the single largest regional market, as stated by the new research report on Fruits and Vegetable Juices. The US follows as the second largest market globally. Asia-pacific is forecast to emerge as the region holding fastest growth potential at a CAGR of 4.6% over the analysis period. Fruit Juices constitutes the largest product category, amassing a gigantic share of the global market, strengthened by sustained demand from chilled ready to serve juice segment. The market is also forecast to race ahead at the overall highest compounded growth rate through 2015.

The fruit and vegetable juices market is highly competitive and fragmented in nature with scores of medium and large player competing fiercely for a larger share of the pie. Private label manufacturers hold a large share of the market. Key market participants profiled in the report include Del Monte Foods, Cadbury Plc, Mott’s LLP, Minute Maid Company, Odwalla Inc, Nestle SA, Ocean Spray Cranberries, Tropicana Products Inc, and Welch Foods, Inc.

The research report titled “Fruit and Vegetable Juices: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends & issues, industry overview, market segmentation, product introductions, recent industry activity and profiles of market players worldwide. Analysis and overview is provided for major geographic markets such as US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East. Market analytics are provided in terms of Volume (liters) for product segments Fruit Juices (Frozen Concentrates, Chilled Ready to Serve Juices and Shelf Stable Juices) and Vegetable Juices. The study also provides historic data for an insight into market evolution over the period 2000 through 2006.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit – http://www. strategyr. com/Fruit_And_Vegetable_Juices_Market_Report. asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world’s largest market research publishers. The company employs over 800 people worldwide and publishes more than 1200 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers thousands of smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
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Savvy. Com Features Latin America's TV Star Alejandra Gutiérrez

2011-05-25T10:28:00.000-07:00

Savvy. Com Features Latin America's TV Star Alejandra Gutiérrez

Alejandra Gutiérrez, this week’s Savvy Girl, has already conquered Latin America and now has her sights firmly set on the Hollywood dream. She talks to Savvy about the huge influence of Latin culture and entertainment on the US market. “Ale G” got her start in international beauty pageants, landing gigs hosting and acting on Telemundo and Univision. Alejandra found global fame in 2001 after winning the Playboy TV Beauty Pageant and doing a promotional tour across 18 countries. Millions of people watch her TV shows and her photos are now some of the most downloaded in the world.

Tracy, CA (PRWEB) June 27, 2006

Alejandra Gutiérrez, this week’s Savvy Girl, is so driven to success, failure seems impossible. She has already conquered Latin America and now has her sights firmly set on the Hollywood dream.

Just how big of a celebrity is she? If you live in Los Angeles and tune in to her Mexican music show “Que Buena TV” at 3 o’clock on Channel 62, you’ll be joined by a couple of million other viewers. And that’s just scratching the surface.

“Ale G” got her start in international beauty pageants Hawaiian Tropic and Miss Spain USA, going on to appear in TV commercials for Visa, McDonald’s, BellSouth, Chevrolet, and AT&T, among others. Her photos at Univision. com and her site http://www. aleg. net/ (http://www. aleg. net/) are now some of the most downloaded in the world.

She landed gigs hosting and acting on Telemundo and Univision, but Alejandra found true global fame in 2001 after winning the Playboy TV Beauty Pageant and doing a promotional tour across 18 countries.

“I was on the cover and had a centerfold as Playmate of the Month in October 2001. In the U. S., shooting for Playboy involves shooting for one day and then doing promotion. My deal with Playboy was very different because I was the first one to become a spokesperson for Playboy Espanol and DirectTV Latin America.

“Flying to so many countries for Playboy really opened doors for me to become a businesswoman. When North Americans think of Latin consumers, they think we all enjoy the same culture and way of life, but South American countries all have different cultures, dialects, expressions and lifestyles.

“Living in Miami for 9 years also helped me see that variety of culture -- Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Mexicans, Venezuelans, Ecuadorians, Peruvians... It’s just unbelievable how huge the Latin market is growing and getting more and more relevant in the U. S.. Now I am in L. A. working on the Mexican market and I see the numbers every day, the ratings that we have. Our viewers, just in Los Angeles, number two million people. The mainstream U. S. media and entertainment industry needs to recognize and provide shows for different cultures.”

What’s next for you? “I have two movies coming out in August, co-starring with Justin Long in Accepted and in Reno 911! Miami, with Danny Devito. For 2007, I have another two movies, Harroween and Never Down.

“I’m also shooting a movie in Panama -- that’s the biggest thing for me now. It’s going to make history because all of the biggest stars of Hispanic TV are getting together. It will include singer El Abuelo, Don Francisco from 'Sabado Gigante,' Charitin from Escandalo TV, soccer star Diego Armando Maradona, Fernado Arao from 'Despierta America,' and Ruben Blades, the movie star who is also minister of Panama City.'

In the past five years Alejandra has worked with a lot of famous people, including Desperate Housewives’ Eva Longoria. “We did a movie together called Carlita’s Secret. It was great working with her, but the movie just wasn’t promoted. I’m sure Eva has the same feelings on it. But she’s a very easygoing person. A lot of people say we look alike a little bit. I appeared on 'Nip/Tuck' and 'Entourage.' I worked on 'Nip/Tuck' on the last day of the season finale so I am hoping to come back.

“I had my own six-episode reality show on Bravo network in 2004 that was based on 'Nip/Tuck,' where I went out with a very famous plastic surgeon from Miami. I hosted a game show called 'USA Rock Paper Scissors League' on A&E.

“Would I model nude again? I already posed for Playboy once. I don’t think at this time in my life that I will go back to nudity. This is something I did when I was very young, and I am at another stage of my life. I like to be behind the scenes. I produce music shows internationally. I’m hosting another show produced by the creator of 'Baywatch.' 'Charity Car Rallyz' starts July 4th, I am going on a tour of casinos around the US. The Casino Run is 3,000 miles and 7 cities in 7 days. We’re going to have a lot of celebrities on the show.”

About Savvy

Savvy. com men’s lifestyle portal is rapidly becoming a favorite destination on the Web, with over 400,000 daily unique visitors and 52 million monthly page views. Savvy is now the No. 2 men’s lifestyle site online -- passing magazine sites such as Maxim, FHM, Stuff and Loaded during 2005.

At zero cost to readers, Savvy offers quality photo shoots and news, sports and entertainment updates every 15 minutes, 24/7. Plus more than 50,000 articles onsite and a fast-growing social networking Friends community where readers can blog, post video-blogs, join forums and groups and message other members; and thousands of videos on just as many topics of interest to men.

Savvy’s original columnists and experts write insightful (and sometimes irreverent) features on women, dating, entertainment, sports, celebrities, fashion, health, relationships, games, gadgets, auto and rides, careers, money, odd stories, and humor.

The site also features tasteful, non-nude pictorials and full length interviews with some of the world's most beautiful and talented young models and actresses, as well as the 'the girls next door'. Featured models have included Supermodel/Actress Amber Smith, sports newscaster and Sideline Correspondent Bonnie-Jill Laflin, calendar bombshell Vida Guerra, sisters C. J. and Raquel Gibson, and Model/Actors Nikki Ziering, Gabrielle Tuite, Bobbie Sue Luther, and Camille Anderson.

Savvy. com is privately owned by Tri-Media Corp. and is based in California.

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Professional Chefs Serve Up Ideas for the Home Kitchen

2011-05-24T02:33:00.000-07:00

Professional Chefs Serve Up Ideas for the Home Kitchen

Kitchens. com’s new Pro Perspectives section features design ideas and appliance tips from an array of professional chefs.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) March 3, 2010

Whether you’re a devout foodie, the Martha Stewart of dinner parties, or a parent doing your best to whip up healthy meals for the family, getting some tips from professional chefs is never a bad thing. So Kitchens. com enrolled the help of professional chefs and designers to share secrets about designing great kitchens and filling them with useful appliances and cooking tools. The result is a new section on Kitchens. com called Pro Perspectives.

“The content on Kitchens. com has always addressed functionality as an integral part of kitchen design, but the Pro Perspectives section looks more closely at the idea of the ‘gourmet’ kitchen from the practicing professional's point of view,” said Kitchens. com editor-in-chief Kimberly Sweet.

Pro Perspective features advice from culinary wizards like chef Suvir Saran of upscale Manhattan Indian eatery Dévi; Austin, Texas chef James Holmes whose Olivia restaurant was named a “Top 10 Best New Restaurants in America” by Bon Appétit magazine in 2009; and Dallas chef Scott Gottlich whose Bijoux restaurant was also named a “Top 10 Best New Restaurants in America” by Bon Appétit magazine in 2007.

This new section on Kitchens. com has three parts to it:
Cooks’ Kitchen Remodels (http://www. kitchens. com/design/pro-perspectives/cooks-kitchen-remodels. aspx): Two chefs and one kitchen designer share their recent home kitchen remodels, with their stories told through a series of before and after photos.

The Essential Chef’s Kitchen (http://www. kitchens. com/design/pro-perspectives/chefs-kitchen/intro. aspx): Four chefs and two designers discuss the essential elements—countertop surfaces, task lighting, workhorse sinks, etc.—of a true cook's kitchen at home.

Tools of the Trade (http://www. kitchens. com/design/pro-perspectives/kitchen-appliances/intro. aspx): A panel of five chefs participate in a Q&A about kitchen appliances and cooking tools. They answer questions like “what’s the most overrated kitchen tool?” and whether microwaves are “shunned or saviors.”

“The entire section will help serious and casual cooks get ideas about what products and design ideas will make their kitchen more functional and useful as well as more beautiful,” noted Sweet. “If they can't afford everything they want in their dream kitchen, it will help guide their decisions on where to spend the dollars they do have.”

Kitchens. com (http://www. kitchens. com (http://www. kitchens. com)) is a comprehensive resource for homeowners seeking information and inspiration for their ideal kitchen. This independent online publication features photography, design trends and ideas, new product updates, product buying guides, and handy how—to information on planning and budgeting—all in a user-friendly format that puts knowledge at consumers' fingertips.

Founded in 1996, Kitchens. com is based in Chicago.

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State’s Rural Health Providers Eagerly Await Electronic Health Records Rule

2011-05-23T19:05:00.000-07:00

State’s Rural Health Providers Eagerly Await Electronic Health Records Rule

Colorado Rural Health Center Gets Ready for Release of Meaningful Use Rules

Aurora, CO (PRWEB) July 14, 2010

Colorado’s rural health providers, along with other healthcare providers nationally, are eagerly awaiting the expected release of the “meaningful use” rules from the federal government. The rules will finalize and clarify which providers are eligible for incentive funding, and define what criteria Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems have to meet in order to be reimbursed for some of the purchase costs by the government.

Implementation of EHR systems has become so critical for health care providers, and for many rural providers the incentive funding will be essential in order to be able to afford adopting technology. Figures vary, but generally it is understood that less than one-third of Colorado providers currently have EHR systems. The remaining two-thirds of providers are focused on getting the systems, but have to overcome financial and technological barriers to make that happen. This challenge is heightened among rural providers who often struggle to find the professional expertise needed for EHR adoption.

“The Colorado Rural Health Center is committed to supporting our members in achieving meaningful use of EHR which will provide funding to many of Colorado’s most resource-strapped rural health providers,” said Lou Ann Wilroy, executive director for the Colorado Rural Health Center (CRHC). Through their proactive advocacy and support efforts on behalf of Colorado rural health providers, CRHC is focusing on ensuring that providers are eligible for resources to successfully implement EHR systems to improve business processes and achieve high quality of care outcomes.

The meaningful use rules, expected to be released very soon, will provide detailed information regarding the functionality requirements EHR systems must be able to accomplish in order for providers to receive incentive funding. With the availability of these rules, CRHC’s Technology for Healthcare Excellence (THE) Consortium will educate its members on the final rule through monthly Webinars.

“Through support from THE Consortium, providers and hospitals can rest assured that they are making sound business decisions that will have a positive impact on their ability to engage and support staff and provide the highest quality of care possible,” Wilroy said. CRHC will be able to directly assist clinics and hospitals as a sub-contract recipient of the federal Regional Extension Center funding.

Over 25 rural hospitals, rural and safety net clinics and Critical Access Hospitals are currently participating in THE Consortium. Providers are welcome to join, and clinics affiliated with CRHC partner organizations including ClinicNET, are also encouraged to participate. For more information on THE Consortium, please contact cf@coruralhealth. org.

About The Colorado Rural Health Center
CRHC was founded in 1991 as Colorado’s nonprofit State Office of Rural Health. CRHC works with Federal, state and local partners to offer services and resources to rural healthcare providers, facilities and communities. CRHC has a diverse and inclusive statewide constituency of over 3,500 people and organizations. For more on the Colorado Rural Health Center call 303-832-7493 or go to www. coruralhealth. org.

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Storm Warnings: Storm Water Pollution Prevention and CBT

2011-05-22T11:28:00.000-07:00

Storm Warnings: Storm Water Pollution Prevention and CBT

Important training for industries with MS4 and General or Multi-Sector Permits. Storm Warnings training is appropriate for anyone working in an industry handling chemicals, petroleum products, wastes, herbicides, pesticides or other industrial-type materials. This includes workers that are covered under a General or Multi-Sector General Permit for storm water discharges, as well as workers at municipal facilities covered under an MS4 Permit.

Novi, Mich. (PRWEB) December 20, 2007

Toxic effects on plants and animals, erosion of creek banks, lowering of water levels. These are the adverse effects of the absence of a storm water runoff program. And no industry wants any of them.

Then there are the fines. There are fines for each violation, based on the type and amount of illegally discharged or dumped material. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, violations for not implementing a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) can result in fines totaling from the hundreds to the tens of thousands of dollars per day, per violation -- fines severely hindering your ability to focus on your core business.

Mastery Technologies, Inc., announces the release of a new safety course, Storm Warnings: Storm Water Pollution Prevention, CBT. The interactive training -- with video produced by Excal Visual -- is available on the Web, Intranet or CD.

"We are pleased to continue providing Excal Visual's training on our best-in-industry platform," said Kirk Berry, vice president of sales for Mastery Technologies, Inc.

Storm Warnings training is appropriate for anyone working in an industry handling chemicals, petroleum products, wastes, herbicides, pesticides or other industrial-type materials. This includes workers that are covered under a General or Multi-Sector General Permit for storm water discharges, as well as workers at municipal facilities covered under an MS4 Permit.

Storm water pollution occurs any time industrial-type materials are washed away with storm water run-off or snow melt. This training prepares employees and contractors to prevent storm water pollution and know the laws by learning Best Management Practices (BMPs) of working safely around storm water drains.

52 learner interactions, focusing primarily on the most common BMPs, actively involve the learner in the training. The course presents interactive instruction covering these topics:
Storm water and the law Good housekeeping Materials management Spill response Equipment fueling and repair Outdoor manufacturing Preventive maintenance Waste management Dust emission

"Storm water effects us all," said Mike King, president of Excal Visual, "this training gives industry the tools they need to avoid fines and focus their efforts on their main work."

About Mastery Technologies, Inc.
Mastery Technologies, Inc., located in Detroit, Dallas, and Boston, has been a leader in workplace health and safety training technology since 1986. Mastery Technologies has partnered with leading video content providers to co-produce the largest interactive multimedia training library available today to the workplace health, safety, and environmental marketplace. Mastery Advantage™ products are sold by Mastery Technologies, its Licensed Content Partners and The Mastery Group -- comprised of independent licensed distributors with in-depth experience in workplace training and technology.

Http://mastery. com (http://mastery. com)

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Atlanta Dogs Are Enjoying Their Third Year of Fitness & Fun While Unleashing at North Georgia's Exclusive Private Dog Park Located Minutes From Downtown Atlanta

2011-05-20T01:02:00.000-07:00

Atlanta Dogs Are Enjoying Their Third Year of Fitness & Fun While Unleashing at North Georgia's Exclusive Private Dog Park Located Minutes From Downtown Atlanta

Only private dog park and doggie day camp in Atlanta metro area offers area dogs their third year of healthy fun at this exclusive, safe and secure off-leash paradise in Alpharetta Georgia.

Alpharetta, GA (PRWEB) June 9, 2006

From the Atlanta based company that introduced so many new and innovative pet services, Royal Paws is proud to announce that dogs and their owners throughout the entire metro Atlanta area are now enjoying their third year at the area’s exclusive off-leash, dog paradise. The fully monitored off-leash dog park and industry leading staffed doggie day care is enjoying its third year of putting dog’s health and safety first. The facility includes rolling, grassy hills on 12+ acres with a lake, fun sprinklers and is adjacent to a beautiful creek laden with wildlife. Park visit or doggie day camp attendance will surely get any dog into tip-top shape. Terri Malueg-Ray, company founder states “We are so pleased with our park growth and our continued ability to provide the only safe choice for off-leash fun. Although the dogs absolutely love to come here, we are most proud of our ability to provide a safe lifestyle choice for the many patronizing dogs. Most of the dogs that visit Royal Paws™ Dog Park & Day Camp have made the choice for a healthy lifestyle by regular running and swimming. Shedding those extra pounds and gaining endurance are the two most common benefits we see. Many of our dogs that enjoy regular day camp or park visits have achieved a whole new level of personal fitness by losing as much as thirty pounds of unhealthy weight. In addition to our dogs improving their shape and overall fitness, it has been fun to watch their improved social skills, obedience and manners after regular visits to the Royal Paws™.”

Although a private business, the company consistently will forego revenue opportunities to maintain their most important commitment for a safe off-leash facility. Dogs will continue to be turned away if they show any aggression to other dog during their tight temperament screening or if they can not show acceptable proof of all health vaccinations. Safety is truly first at Royal Paws™ and it shows. The park is conveniently located just minutes from Interstate GA-400 and Hwy141 at 13475 Providence Road in Alpharetta.

For more information about the Royal Paws™ Dog Park, LLC, visit www. RoyalPaws. com. To request an interview with the President and Founder of Royal Paws™ Dog Park, LLC, Terri Malueg-Ray or to get copies of other published articles by this industry expert on dog parks, call our corporate office 770-751-3551 or e-mail us.

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HCG Diet Direct Releases Most Popular HCG Diet Recipes

2011-05-18T23:00:00.000-07:00

HCG Diet Direct Releases Most Popular HCG Diet Recipes

HCG Diet Direct releases most popular HCG diet recipes.

Phoenix, AZ (Vocus) July 28, 2010

HCG Diet Direct (http://www. hcgdietdirect. com) releases most popular HCG diet recipes (https://http://www. hcgdietdirect. com/buy-hcg-diet/products/hcg-diet-recipe-guide-18.php). Successful dieters often contact the company to advise them that their most helpful tool is the accessibility of a wide variety of HCG diet recipes.

Three of the most popular HCG Diet Recipes (http://www. hcgdietdirect. com/hcg-diet-news/hcg-popular-diet-recipes. html) are:

1. Blackened Chicken: the main aspects of this recipe are to use HCG approved spices (and plenty of them), and to pound the chicken breast (an appropriate serving size) to 1/3” thickness.

2. Green Onion Burgers: this substitution for the popular American classic hamburger is extremely satisfying. Ground turkey is used to replace the ground beef. Chopped green onion is mixed in with the meat along with HCG approved seasonings. They are then grilled as usual. They can be eaten plain or with lettuce as the bun.

3. Lemon Asparagus: this variation on a tried and true dish is exciting because of the taste combination. The asparagus is flavored with both lemon juice and cayenne pepper making it unique.

Dr. J. Ronald Willis said, “Dieters say it again and again…the diet recipes made them feel like they were really eating. They felt more satisfied after they had a meal that was actually ‘prepared.’ At HCG Diet Direct we fell that the HCG diet recipes are particularly helpful in aiding the dieter to actually make a lifestyle change. It teaches them that they can create healthy meals in their home.”

HCG diet recipes are available through a number of outlets. HCG Diet Direct offers a downloadable cookbook for sale that coincides with their weight loss program. Some dieters feel that they were able to successfully find HCG approved recipes available from other HCG dieters through publicly accessible blogs and/or social media sites.

Homeopathic HCG weight loss formula is a fast weight loss diet that can be used to achieve drastic weight loss without invasive procedures. The HCG drops are taken three times daily and paired with a careful eating plan. The results of the standard 26-30 day program can provide an average of 1 to 2 pounds of weight loss per day.

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

Contact: Dr. J. Ronald Willis
Company: HCG Diet Direct
Http://www. hcgdietdirect. com (http://www. hcgdietdirect. com)
Phone: 602-916-0002

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A Revolutionary New Software, "EMPOWER Yourself" Products, Can Provide the Benefits of Therapy Without Having to See a Therapist, Without Taking Pills, and it Can do it All on Your T. V., Computer or iPod

2011-05-17T18:21:00.000-07:00

A Revolutionary New Software, "EMPOWER Yourself" Products, Can Provide the Benefits of Therapy Without Having to See a Therapist, Without Taking Pills, and it Can do it All on Your T. V., Computer or iPod...

After years of development, WF Rothschild, Inc., today announced the release of the "EMPOWER Yourself" product line. EMPOWER Yourself products use the combination of a technique called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Computer Guided Imagery to allow users to conduct personal therapy in the privacy of their own home or office. These computers programs can help a user mitigate the effects and potentially eliminate the conditions of depression, stress and anxiety, sleep disorders, post traumatic stress, and can help people maintain healthy weight and can help men "Supercharge" their sexual performance. In totality, these computer programs provide a cost effective way to treat common and debilitating illnesses and conditions.

Burbank, Calif. (PRWEB) April 3, 2008

WF Rothschild, Inc., has announced the launch of "Empower Yourself" products, an innovative new product line of life improving digital behavioral self-help products for the conditions of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, sleep disorders, weight management and for male sexual performance enhancement. Unlike previous programs that used now antiquated audiotapes, CDs, or traditional therapeutic approaches, which are time consuming, expensive, and involve powerful psychoactive medications, these new products will allow most users to utilize the unique power of the proven techniques of CBT Therapy and Guided Imagery on demand, in the privacy of their own home, or in their office. Users can use a DVD player, computer, iPod, iPhone, or other digital media device to complete these guided therapy sessions wherever they may be. Each program is approximately forty (40) minutes long, and is available for download or purchase twenty-four hours a day at www. EMPOWERmyMind. com.

"These products can help people self-manage their stress and other conditions, in the privacy of their home or office, while substantially reducing the time and cost of traditional treatments" said Jeffrey Baron, a former National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Fellowship holder in Clinical Psychology at Purdue University. Mr. Baron, one of the clinical creators of the Empower Yourself products says, "worldwide research has shown the value and clinical efficacy of CCBT (computer or digitally delivered cognitive behavioral therapy) as an equal and potentially more effective treatment than traditional therapies. These easy to use, 24-7 self help tools are essential for today's busy and beleaguered career executives and employees, students, parents, military families, who can use the Empower products to alleviate their symptoms and to improve their lives.

"Unlike previously available static resources or informational sites on the Web which simply describe issues such as Depression or Stress, these products actually provide a cost effective, easy to use, drug-free relief that can make a difference in the lives of its users. At a time of rising healthcare and drug costs, growing home and work stress, these are urgently needed to improve the lives of millions of Americans."

Major insurers, Universities, public mental health systems and private mental health clinics have expressed interest in utilizing these programs. The low cost of providing these alternative and assistive therapies can provide these institutions with a new and exciting way to "Empower" patients to get the help they need, when they need it. Ben LoCasto, LCSW and former National Director of Employee Assistance Programs for Metropolitan Life Insurance, and an editor for the prestigious Employee Assistance Program Management Letter has noted " Given the shortage in trained therapists, and due to the difficulty most patients have in finding therapists, scheduling the time, and making the time to go to traditional therapy with their busy lives, the use of innovative and effective self managed treatment tools such as the Empower program modules are needed and should make a great difference in the users' lives."

More information can be found at www. EMPOWERmyMind. com.

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SonoSite India Expands Team World Leader in Hand-Carried Ultrasound Systems Appoints Two Regional Managers

2011-05-17T15:39:00.000-07:00

SonoSite India Expands Team World Leader in Hand-Carried Ultrasound Systems Appoints Two Regional Managers

The SonoSite India Liaison Office announced the expansion of its operations.

New Delhi (PRWEB) August 3, 2006

The SonoSite India Liaison Office announced the expansion of its operations with the addition of two regional managers. SonoSite Inc. recently set up the Gurgaon-based Liaison Office and is actively engaged with it’s distributor, United Medical Instruments (UMI) in conducting education seminars for cardiologists, radiologists and anesthesiologists in key cities around India.

“SonoSite’s products are uniquely suited to address medical specialties across the diverse Indian health care environment due to their reliability, portability, ease of use and cost effectiveness in bringing high performance ultrasound to the point of patient care,” said Pavan Behl, Country Manager, SonoSite India. “To demonstrate the product capabilities effectively and respond to the information needs of medical fraternity, we now have Mr. Anil Srivastava and Mr. Manish Vora on board as regional managers. Both have successful track records in the ultrasound industry in customer relationship management. Mr. Srivastava joins us from Philips and Mr. Vora from WiproGE Healthcare and will service customers with Ms. Alka Saini, who is our clinical applications specialist.”

The Indian health care market offers an excellent opportunity for SonoSite due to the fact that it is one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing in the world – comprising of more than 15,000 hospitals and 500,000 physicians. Investment in health care delivery is expected to grow by 12% - 15% per annum over the next five years to $48 billion representing 7% of GDP.

SonoSite recently won the prestigious 2005 Good Design Award in Japan and 2006 Industrial Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) for its MicroMaxx system, and is recognized as 2005’s “Fastest Growing Medical Imaging Company” by Frost and Sullivan.

The Transformational Impact of Hand Carried Ultrasound

SonoSite, the recognized leader and innovator of the hand-carried ultrasound segment, shipped its first system in 1999, thereby ushering in a new era in diagnostic imaging where the benefits of high performance ultrasound could be brought to the point of care. Weighing between 1.5kg and 3.5kg, SonoSite’s hand-carried systems boot up in seconds, are designed to withstand the rigors of highly mobile use and can operate on battery power for up to four hours.

The systems’ mobility eliminate the delays, associated with the outpatient referral process or moving heavy, cart-based systems across hospital departments to scan patients. This can lead to increased accessibility and, improvement of patient care and safety and has the potential to reduce healthcare costs through earlier and more rapid diagnosis of diseases and conditions.

About SonoSite

SonoSite, Inc. (NASDAQ: SONO) (www. sonosite. com) is the innovator and world leader in hand-carried ultrasound, with an installed base of more than 25,000 systems. Headquartered near Seattle, Washington, USA, SonoSite is represented by eight subsidiaries and a global distribution network in over 75 countries. SonoSite's small, lightweight systems are expanding the use of ultrasound across the clinical spectrum by cost-effectively bringing high performance ultrasound to the point of patient care.

Based in Grugaon, the SonoSite India Liaison Office supports its exclusive distributor United Medical Instruments (UMI) and a fast growing base of customers.

For further details, please contact:

Tanvi Sharma

Positive Communications

011-026601800 / 9871058649

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XSAg. com Selects freightquote. com to Provide Logistics Tools for Agricultural Marketplace

2011-05-16T02:10:00.000-07:00

XSAg. com Selects freightquote. com to Provide Logistics Tools for Agricultural Marketplace

Freightquote. com, the leading provider of online business-to-business freight and logistics services, announced today a strategic alliance with XS, Inc. Under the agreement their subsidiary, XSAg. com, will feature seamless freight tools as a benefit to buyers and sellers using their e-commerce platform to trade agricultural goods.

(PRWEB) December 30, 2001

Lenexa, KS Â January 2, 2002 -- freightquote. com, the leading provider of online business-to-business freight and logistics services, announced today a strategic alliance with XS, Inc. Under the agreement their subsidiary, XSAg. com, will feature seamless freight tools as a benefit to buyers and sellers using their e-commerce platform to trade agricultural goods.

Farmers face the challenge of operating on very low margins. They see the Internet as a practical tool that can help save money on the products they use, in turn reducing overhead and improving returns. freightquote. comÂs partnership with numerous carriers will offer an instant aggregated price during the transaction, keeping costs competitive and simplifying transactions.

Freightquote. com offers aggregated discounts for less-than-truckload, truckload, intermodal and air freight services in the U. S., Canada and Mexico. "Supply Chain e-Business magazine recently named freightquote. com as one of the Top 100 applications whose solution squarely addresses the many supply-chain challenges facing businesses today,Â said John Ferebee, VP of Strategic Alliances. ÂIt's rewarding when companies recognize the value that freightquote offers and we feel privileged to have XS, Inc. as our newest client.Â

ÂWe chose freightquote not only for its state-of-the-art tools, but also for its business philosophy,Â offers Scott Peoples, Vice President and General Manager at XSAg. com. "Through this alliance we are enhancing the tools we provide farmers to control their business with significant savings of farm inputs today and tomorrow.

About freightquote. com

Founded in August of Â98, freightquote. com is a leading B2B freight logistics company that is revolutionizing the freight industry with instant, fully-automated transactions. The company is a one-stop source for multiple modes of transportation that simplifies, expedites and lowers the cost of freight.

Headquartered in the Kansas City metropolitan area, freightquote. com has relationships with a broad range of national and regional carriers representing 250,000 tractors and trailers serving the United States, Canada and Mexico. freightquote. com is also servicing 150 destinations worldwide via air carriers. The site was named among the ÂBest of the WebÂ in Forbes magazine. Investors include Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Private Equity, the private equity business of Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Co. and Menlo Ventures. For more information, visit www. freightquote. com or call 1-888-595-6298.

About XSAg. com

XSAg. com provides a secure, Internet neutral trading exchange for growers, dealers, distributors and manufacturers to buy and sell agricultural inputs such as chemicals, equipment parts and animal health products. XSAg. com acts as a neutral market maker bringing buyers and sellers together and provides a seamless e-commerce fulfillment operation, including real-time freight quotes and escrow services. For additional information, visit www. xsag. com.

Food Additives Market to Reach US$29 Billion by 2010, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

2011-05-15T05:37:00.000-07:00

Food Additives Market to Reach US$29 Billion by 2010, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Global food additives market is poised for healthy growth, and is expected to reach US $29 billion by the year 2010. In a world where globalization is the buzzword, movement of people across borders is resulting in a confluence of wide range of tastes at a common place. Catering to these varied kinds of people and their tastes has become an increasing market for food manufacturers and food processors, leading to an increase in the demand for food additives.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) March 12, 2008

Food additives cater to the requirements of food industry as well as health conscious consumers. Additives are added to foods to enhance the taste or flavor, to process food, to preserve food, and to add nutrient value, among others. Global food additives market (http://www. strategyr. com/Food_Additives_Market_Report. asp) is dominated by Europe, accounting for a share of over 34%, of the total market, estimated for 2007, as stated in a recent report published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Flavors/Enhancers market (http://www. strategyr. com/Food_Additives_Market_Report. asp) in the United States is estimated at US $1.6 billion for 2007. Calorie/fat reducers market (http://www. strategyr. com/Food_Additives_Market_Report. asp) in the United States is expected to grow at a compounded annual rate of over 5.5%. Colorants/adjuvants market (http://www. strategyr. com/Food_Additives_Market_Report. asp) in Europe is expected to reach US$1.25 billion by 2010. Demand for Premium food additive products is expected to increase significantly, owing to the increasing demand for premium additives. Asia-Pacific represents the fastest growing market for food additives, registering a CAGR of over 5.25% over the period 2001-2010.

Higher incidence of away-from-home activities has resulted in a drastic reduction in the amount of time spent in the kitchen. Use of food additives and the advent of advanced preservative technologies, has rendered large-scale preparation of wholesome food highly cost effective. However, the industry faces challenges such as competitive pressures, reduced margins and competition from offshore and emerging markets. Food and beverages industry, a significant consumer of food additives has increased its purchasing power resulting in reduced margins. Further, food industry is witnessing increased preference for specialty additive products made for specific applications. Another aspect causing concern to additives industry is the severe competition from low-cost products made in China. These developments have forced the additive industry to invest heavily for developing innovative products and penetrate into the Asian market through acquisitions and joint ventures.

Key industry participants reported include Ajinomoto Group, Aqualon, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Associated British Foods Plc., AVEBE, BASF, Cargill Inc., Chr. Hansen Holding, Corn Products International Inc., CP Kelco, Danisco A/S, DSM NV, Edlong Flavors, Firmenich, FMC Biopolymer, GELITA Group, Givaudan SA, Griffith Laboratories, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Jungbunzlaue, Kalsec, Inc., Kraft Food Ingredients Corporation, Land O' Lakes Dairy Proteins, McCormick & Company, Inc., Novozymes A/S, NutraSweet, Nutrinova, Orafti Group, Purac America Inc., Red Arrow Products Company LLC, Rudolf Wild GmbH & CO. KG, Sensient Technologies Corporation, Sethness Products Co., Sobel N. V., Symrise GmbH & Co. KG, Takasago, Tate & Lyle and TIC Gums Inc.

"Food Additives: A Global Strategic Business Report" provides a review of the changing tastes in various parts around the world, and the evolution of food additives market to cater to these tastes. The study provides a comprehensive review of market trends, drivers, challenges, product overviews, players and competition. Emphasis is placed on demographic trends, movement of people around the world and the accompanying migration of ethnic tastes, and health consciousness of consumers, among others. The report also offers detailed company profiles and enumerates recent developments, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic industry activities. Analysis is presented for established/emerging geographic markets such as the United States, Japan, France, Germany, U. K., Italy, Spain, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.

For more details about this research program, please visit
Http://www. strategyr. com/Food_Additives_Market_Report. asp (http://www. strategyr. com/Food_Additives_Market_Report. asp)

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) (http://www. strategyr. com) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world's largest market research publishers. The company employs more than 700 people worldwide and publishes more than 880 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers a range of more than 60,000 smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Telephone 408-528-9966
Fax 408-528-9977
Email press @ StrategyR. com
Web Site www. StrategyR. com

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Top Five Strategies for Making "Early Detection" Mantra a Reality in Americans' Fight Against Cancer, Pathology Expert Discusses Good News on Cancer Front; How Patients Can Slash Mortality Risks

2011-05-14T11:17:00.000-07:00

Top Five Strategies for Making "Early Detection" Mantra a Reality in Americans' Fight Against Cancer, Pathology Expert Discusses Good News on Cancer Front; How Patients Can Slash Mortality Risks

The recent announcement from the American Cancer Society that cancer mortality rates have fallen slightly for the second straight year - due in large part to early detection of the disease - has encouraged Americans to commit to catching cancer at its earliest, most treatable stage. Yet, many are left wondering exactly what "early detection" entails, and what the patient's role is in the process. Early detection is a mantra that the medical community has been stressing for decades. How important has early detection been in the reduction of cancer mortality? According to the ACS report, for example, only 26% of women diagnosed with late stage metastatic breast cancer survived five years. Yet, when the cancer was caught at the invasive stage, five-year survival jumped to 88%, and, among women diagnosed with localized breast cancer that had not spread, 98% met the five-year survival goal. In order to continue in this right direction, we need to provide all Americans with very realistic, actionable ways they can achieve the 'early detection' standard being advocated.

Plainview, NY (PRWEB) April 4, 2007

"Early detection is a mantra that the medical community has been stressing for decades, and we are now beginning to reap the benefits of that effort," notes Dr. George Hollenberg, MD, a leading pathology expert and founder of Acupath Laboratories in New York. "However, the mortality reductions we're seeing are still quite small," Dr. Hollenberg adds. The American Cancer Society report notes that in 2004 - the most recent year for which data is available - there were 3,014 fewer cancer deaths than during the previous year. This represents a 0.5% drop from 2003, when cancer mortality also dropped, but by an even smaller number of several hundred. Prior to 2003, cancer mortality had been rising steadily in America for more than 70 years.

How important has early detection been in the reduction of cancer mortality? According to the ACS report, for example, only 26% of women diagnosed with late stage metastatic breast cancer survived five years. Yet, when the cancer was caught at the invasive stage, five-year survival jumped to 88%, and, among women diagnosed with localized breast cancer that had not spread, 98% met the five-year survival goal. "In order to continue in this right direction, we need to provide all Americans with very realistic, actionable ways they can achieve the 'early detection' standard being advocated," Dr. Hollenberg advises.

Patients as their own advocates
Dr. Hollenberg believes the key to successful early cancer detection involves another common medical mantra: patients should take charge of their own healthcare. "The two go hand-in-hand, actually, as those patients who are most involved and proactive with their health are most likely to receive preventive care as well as early diagnoses of a host of illnesses and conditions," Dr. Hollenberg explains.

Following are five key strategies Dr. Hollenberg believes will help patients become their best health advocates, and strengthen their chances of survival through early detection of cancer and other illnesses:

1. What's your risk? One area in which cancer research has kept a brisk pace is risk factor identification and management. Today, your physician can determine if you are at a high, average or low risk of developing certain cancers based on genetics, racial background and lifestyle factors. "Knowing your family history and being honest about your lifestyle and behaviors will help your doctor gauge your risk for a spectrum of different cancers," Dr. Hollenberg confirms.

2. Talk openly with your physician about cancer screening. "It's human nature to avoid certain conversations, as though avoiding the subject might prevent the condition," Dr. Hollenberg notes. "Patients are sometimes reticent to discuss age-related, financial and insurance issues as well." Yet doctors are well-versed in available screening programs in their area, from age-related and high-risk screenings to special programs for the uninsured and underinsured.

3. See something? Feel something? Say something! "Early detection happens when patients recognize something abnormal and immediately arrange to have it evaluated by a physician," Dr. Hollenberg stresses. "While 'watchful waiting' is certainly an appropriate course of action in some circumstances, it should be initiated by a physician after conducting a thorough medical examination," Dr. Hollenberg adds. He also urges patients to encourage family members and friends to see the doctor when concerns arise.

4. Get a second opinion if a diagnosis or recommendation of watchful waiting causes concern. "Physicians today collaborate with many other medical professionals across a spectrum of specialties in order to ensure the best patient care," Dr. Hollenberg points out. "In the spirit of taking charge of their own healthcare, patients should not hesitate to trust their own instincts in doing the same."

5. Ask about testing that is available to diagnose or rule out countless types of cancer and other illnesses. "In addition to advances in risk factor identification, medicine has made great strides in the area of pathology in recent years," Dr. Hollenberg notes. From specialized biopsies and scans to highly-accurate molecular blood and urine analyses, many conditions can be confirmed or ruled out with uninvasive or minimally invasive procedures.

About Dr. George Hollenberg
Dr. George Hollenberg, M. D. is an authority in the fields of pathology, clinical pathology and dermatopathology with expertise in the areas of dysplastic nevi, melanoma, prostate and gastrointestinal cancer. Board-certified in Pathology and Dermatopathology, Dr. Hollenberg is a Fellow of the College of American Pathologists, The American Society of Dermatopathology and the AMA. He has published articles on skin, prostate and gastrointestinal cancer, and is the Consultant in Dermatopathology to The North Shore University Hospital Center. As the founding director of Acupath Laboratories, Inc., Dr. Hollenberg supervises the analysis of tens of thousands of biopsies per year, using the latest cutting-edge technology in histology and immunocytochemistry, as well as the latest advances in computerized report preparation.

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Child Abuse and Forgiveness: Celebrity Responses Cause Controversy

2011-05-13T06:53:00.000-07:00

Child Abuse and Forgiveness: Celebrity Responses Cause Controversy

Dr. Lois Einhorn, author of "Forgiveness and Childhood Abuse: Would YOU Forgive?," poses the following question to 53 celebrities, authors, politicians, death row inmates, clergymen, therapists, and others: You are a child in a family that sadistically abuses. You are forced to torture and destroy. What should you do now as an adult? Do you forgive your parents? How do you forgive yourself?

Vestal, NY (PRWEB) January 10, 2007

Dr. Lois Einhorn, author of "Forgiveness and Childhood Abuse: Would YOU Forgive?," (http://www. loiseinhorn. com) posed the following question about child abuse to 53 celebrity responders, authors, politicians, death row inmates, clergymen, therapists, and other professionals:

You are a child in a family that sadistically abuses.

You are forced to torture and destroy.

What should you do now as an adult?

Do you forgive your parents?

How do you forgive yourself?

As a child, Einhorn, who is a recipient of the "Heroine of Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Peace Award" - an honor which she shares along with Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, and Bishop Desmond Tutu - was forced by her parents (now deceased) to hurt or kill live animals, perform torturous acts upon her sister, have sadistic acts performed upon herself, and endure years of physical and sexual child abuse.

With no desire to forgive her mother or father, Einhorn sent the question above to people whom she considered to be her personal heroes, and then expanded to include others from all walks of life.

Replies, which varied greatly, included:

Ed Asner, actor and activist: "I am glad you don't forgive your parents." Patch Adams, celebrity and physician: "There is no future without forgiveness." Thomas Eagleton, former U. S. Senator, Vice-Presidential nominee: "My initial response to your letter was that you were a 'kook'." Robert Muller, co-founder, United Nations: "I urge you to forgive your parents." Dr. Richard Vatz, political commentator, frequently on CNN, "Crossfire" and "Larry King Live:" "It would be impossible for me to forgive those who affected the sadistic abuse." Dr. Albert Ellis, founder, Rational-Emotive Therapy: "If I were abused as a child and forced to torture and abuse others, I would still unconditionally accept myself and my family members who tortured me."

Numerous respondents drew comparisons to Hitler and Nazi Germany, including Daniel Quinn, author of "Ishmael," who said, "If for some reason your parents deserve forgiveness, then they deserve it not only from you, but from all humanity, for their crimes were crimes against humanity, as surely as were the crimes of Josef Mengle or Adolf Eichmann."

Rabbi Steven L. Jacobs, child of a Holocaust survivor and professor at the University of Alabama, replied: "…that your parents died without having confronted their own crimes, like far too many of the Nazis before them, proves them guilty of their crimes and worthy of condemnation.

But not all comparisons to Nazi Germany yielded such sympathetic responses. The most controversial reply came from Arun Gandhi, grandson of the late Mahatma Gandhi, and founder of the M. K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence, who said, "Most Jews have not forgiven the Nazis for the holocaust… It is this inability of the Jews to forgive and heal that leads to their excessive violence towards the Palestinians."

Determined not to censor, edit, or delete any responses, Einhorn, who is of Jewish descent, gasped at the reply but allowed Gandhi, as well as every other respondent, to voice their opinions, regardless of whether or not she agreed.

Equally challenging for the Professor of Communication at Binghamton's State University of New York was a response from Rev. Bernard Bush, a minister at the University of San Francisco, who told Einhorn that she "should" forgive her parents, as though it was a commandment she must obey. (Not one of the defrocked priests to whom she sent her question replied.)

Surprisingly, after reading every response, finding healthy ways to release her rage (e. g. breaking Salvation Army china plates), and writing a letter of completion to each of her parents, Einhorn, who was intent about not forgiving her parents, reached a place of forgiveness. Said Einhorn, "Forgiveness is not a goal; it is a by-product of healing. When you heal, you automatically forgive."

Laura Davis, author of "The Courage to Heal," and an internationally recognized expert in the field of child sexual abuse, concurs. In her own healing process, Davis discovered that after twenty years, and quite to her amazement, she had also reached a state of forgiveness. Her advice? "Trying to forgive when we are beginning to heal undermines the healing process. Focus on the healing. Forgiveness will take care of itself."

No one has to feel alone anymore. Lois Einhorn invites readers to post their responses to her question: "Would you forgive?" Answers may be posted at LoisEinhorn. com (http://www. loiseinhorn. com).

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Collaboration Gives Birth to Innovative Eco-Diaper Bag; Seventh Generation, William McDonough, IDEO, Healthy Child Healthy World and Rickshaw Bagworks Team up for Wee Generation : The Re-Imagined Diaper Bag is Available Today in Time for Father's Day At <a href="http://www. weegeneration. com" onclick="linkClick(this. href)">www. weegeneration. com</a>

2011-05-09T19:44:00.000-07:00

Collaboration Gives Birth to Innovative Eco-Diaper Bag; Seventh Generation, William McDonough, IDEO, Healthy Child Healthy World and Rickshaw Bagworks Team up for Wee Generation : The Re-Imagined Diaper Bag is Available Today in Time for Father's Day At www. weegeneration. com

Today Wee Generation is pleased to announce the birth of its innovative eco-diaper bag, whose exterior shell is Cradle to Cradle certified (100 percent PVC-free and made from recycled plastic water bottles). The notion of the quintessential diaper bag was re-conceptualized and collaboratively designed in partnership by 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.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (PRWEB) June 11, 2008

See and purchase the much-anticipated diaper bag, in development since last summer, and appropriate for both mom and dad, at www. weegeneration. com. The bag is available for $200 and 100 percent of profits benefit Healthy Child Healthy World.

"Wee Generation's eco-friendly diaper bag is an important development in consumer goods," said William McDonough, green architect and environmental designer. "The initiative sets the pace for an environmentally-intelligent industry and will continue to change how goods are created and repurposed going forward."

"The arrival of a baby brings many new opportunities to seek cleaner, greener and safer lifestyle options," said Christopher Gavigan, CEO and Executive Director of Healthy Child Healthy World. "Wee Generation wants to bring children's well-being and environmental health to the forefront in easy, attainable ways for anyone overwhelmed with the daily demands of parenting. This environmentally-friendly bag is one effortless way to be a conscientious parent and keep your children's health and future in mind."

About The Wee Generation Diaper Bag

The Cradle to Cradle-certifiable diaper bag is currently undergoing a rigorous certification process and was designed with a broad, thoughtful approach to sustainability. The Wee Generation diaper bags are highly functional, durable and manufactured responsibly. To influence the design process, current and future parents weighed in at www. weegeneration. com to share their own stories and insights on baby bag usage.

Wee Generation Diaper Bag Features

First 500 bags come with Seventh Generation baby products; Naturally Clean, the Seventh Generation Guide to Safe and Healthy Non-Toxic Cleaning, a book by Jeffrey Hollender, chief inspired protagonist at Seventh Generation; and Healthy Child Healthy World literature to inspire a living, healthy home in five easy steps PVC-free exterior fabric is Cradle-to-Cradle certified which means it is made from 100% post-consumer recycled water bottles PVC-free waterproof, wipe-clean liner Removable insulated feeding tote, changing tote and plush changing pad Detachable insulated bottle holder and quick-access zip pouch Large rear zip organizer pocket for on-the-go convenience Dual front zip compartments with key tether Velcro and magnetic closure as well as dual buckles Deluxe adjustable comfort strap with quick release cam buckle Stroller attachment straps Available in four patterns: Soda Pop Silver Weed, Soda Pop Sage, Soda Pop Black Current, Bottle Bank Thistle For more information about Seventh Generation, visit www. seventhgeneration. com

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

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Competitor Group Announces TrainingPeaks. com as the Official Training Software for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series

2011-05-08T18:09:00.000-07:00

Competitor Group Announces TrainingPeaks. com as the Official Training Software for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series

Participating runners can now track their training, map routes, upload workouts and get expert advice on training for a marathon or half marathon from leading running author Matt Fitzgerald.

Lafayette, CO (PRWEB) January 28, 2010

TrainingPeaks. com has been selected as the official training and nutrition software of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series. This strategic partnership will offer participants interactive training and nutrition software together with expert training advice for runners on training for a marathon or half marathon designed by running expert Matt Fitzgerald, author of dozens of books on training and editor of RunNow. com and Competitor. com

“We are excited to provide our participants with best available tools and expert training advice for runners to help them prepare for their event,” said Dan Vaughan, VP of New Media at Competitor Group. “Our goal is for runners to have a great race day experience and Peaksware is helping make that a reality with their unparalleled software – TrainingPeaks. com.”

In addition to delivering training plans, Peaksware, LLC, the company behind TrainingPeaks. com provides Competitor Group’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series participants with the ability to upload workouts from more than 80 popular GPS, heart rate and pace tracking devices; find, map routes; track and plan nutrition; and get daily emails with their next day’s planned workout.

“The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series is one of the most popular and well respected event series in the nation and we’re very proud to support both the events and every runner who chooses to take advantage of this opportunity,” remarked Donavon Guyot, Peaksware CEO. “Combining Matt Fitzgerald’s expertise with our software will give runners the means to have a great experience during the weeks of training leading up to their event.”

Training plans are now available for all 14 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon events at www. trainingpeaks. com/rock-n-roll (http://www. trainingpeaks. com/rock-n-roll). Plans are $29.95 for those training for a marathon and $24.95 for those training for a half marathon. Training plans can be applied to either a free Basic account or a Premium subscription account. For those not ready for a plan, a free or Premium TrainingPeaks. com account can still be created to track their training.

About Peaksware:

Peaksware, LLC, founded in 1999, develops software systems to help motivated individuals and professionals achieve health, fitness and peak performance. In addition to the world’s leading online training and nutrition log, TrainingPeaks. com, Peaksware also produces the desktop products Device Agent and WKO+. Each of these products is sold both direct to consumers and can also be customized in a white label format for enterprise customers. For more information or to discuss business development opportunities contact info_at_peaksware. com.

About Competitor Group Inc.

Competitor Group, Inc., headquartered in San Diego, CA, is a leading endurance media and event entertainment company dedicated to promoting the sports of running, cycling and triathlon. CGI owns and operates 36 national events delivering more than 350,000 professional and amateur participants in 2010. CGI publishes four magazine titles with a combined monthly circulation of over 800,000 and has recently launched an online endurance community at competitor. com delivering over 1.5 million monthly unique visitors and over 25 million page views. Further information about Competitor and its media properties can be found at www. cgimediakit. com.

Contacts:

Elizabeth Hartman
Marketing Coordinator
Peaksware, LLC
2770 Dagny Way, Suite 212,
Lafayette, CO 80026
Elizabeth(at)peaksware(dot)com
303-532-1839

Dan Cruz
PR Director
9477 Waples, Suite 150
San Diego, CA 92121
Dcruz(at)competitorgroup(dot)com
858.768.6425

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Ramius Corporation appoints Eric Lawrence as Chief Operating Officer

2011-05-08T15:41:00.000-07:00

Ramius Corporation appoints Eric Lawrence as Chief Operating Officer

Ramius Corporation, developers of CommunityZeroÂ, an award winning online community solution for group collaboration and knowledge management, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Eric Lawrence as the companyÂs first Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, Lawrence will define the companyÂs operations and manage the growing sales and marketing team.

Ottawa, ON (PRWEB) June 16, 2004 -

Â Ramius Corporation, developers of CommunityZeroÂ, an award winning online community solution for group collaboration and knowledge management, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Eric Lawrence as the companyÂs first Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, Lawrence will define the companyÂs operations and manage the growing sales and marketing team.

ÂWeÂre ecstatic to have concluded our search for our first COO with the recruitment of Eric Lawrence to our rapidly-growing team. His executive-level leadership expertise and definitive experience in technology benefits us tremendously as we enter a new growth phase,Â said Alfred A. Jay, President and CEO of Ramius. ÂEric is a world-class executive with extensive industry contacts. I look forward to working closely with him to build out the customer-facing side of our company.Â

ÂTodayÂs increased pressures on organizations to compete globally means companies are forced to adopt new collaborative work models that elevate productivity,Â said Eric Lawrence. ÂRamius is ideally positioned to address this challenge. We have an innovative and customer-proven technology that enables groups of any size to effectively collaborate, communicate, and share knowledge.Â

Lawrence joins Ramius from Sun Microsystems where he was Executive Director of the Life Sciences and Health Care Industries group for the International Americas. During his tenure, Lawrence built exceptional partner teams and laid the groundwork for developing next generation IT infrastructure in the healthcare industries. Lawrence has also held a number of senior-level executive positions with Sun Microsystems Canada and Netscape Communications Canada. LawrenceÂs record of accomplishment includes more than 18 years of experience with Digital Equipment Corporation, where he grew revenues to over $500 million USD, and was instrumental in building and leading highly effective teams in Canada, US and Singapore.

Eric holds an Advanced International Management Diploma from INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France. In addition, he earned a Bachelor of Mathematics Degree with a Major in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo.

Ramius recently added new positions to its marketing, software development and administration teams. RamiusÂ customer base includes leading organizations such as Nortel Networks, Hitachi, Nikon, Booz Allen Hamilton, AFL-CIO, OCRI, IEEE, Bertelsmann, LearningTimes, Equifax, NetSuite, and United Way.

About Ramius Corporation

Ramius Corporation is the leading developer of online community systems for group collaboration and knowledge management. RamiusÂ CommunityZeroÂ is a Java-based software that enables users to instantly build online workplaces to securely communicate, collaborate and share knowledge. Groups of any size, from global enterprises, small-to-medium sized businesses, professional associations, researchers, workgroups, families and friends, can setup a private community within minutes using CommunityZero. Validated by over 1.5 million users, CommunityZero is offered in hosted and licensed versions. Founded in 1998, Ramius Corporation is a privately held company headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. For more information, visit us at www. ramius. net.

Media Contact

Debbie Ng

Communications Manager

Ramius Corporation

(613) 230-3808 x238

Toll Free: 1-888-932-2299 ext. 234

Debbie. ng@ramius. net

Resun Corporation Announces New Product - ExBuild

2011-05-06T18:43:00.000-07:00

Resun Corporation Announces New Product - ExBuild

ExBuild™ represents the leading edge in modular construction technology offering the latest in energy efficiency, superior HVAC systems and state of the art multi-media communications wiring. Just as important, ExBuild’s unique design provides flexibility to seamlessly expand or contract space requirements change.

Dulles, VA (PRWEB) March 24, 2006

Resun Corporation, headquartered in Dulles, Virginia, today announced the release of its latest innovative product, ExBuild™. ExBuild™ represents the leading edge in modular construction technology offering the latest in energy efficiency, superior HVAC systems and state of the art multi-media communications wiring. Just as important, ExBuild’s unique design provides flexibility to seamlessly expand or contract space requirements change.

Greg Hanlon, Chief Operating Officer of Resun said “Our customers indicated that they were looking for immediate pre-designed space that would dramatically reduce the length of time to occupancy while reducing operating costs. ExBuild™ along with Resun’s full range of turn-key services and products, allows our customers to address their space needs with minimal disruption to their operations while improving their bottom line.”

“We designed ExBuild™ based on extensive customer feedback, with upgraded windows, doors, and insulation to address various environments, state of the art wiring to accommodate high speed computer and phone systems, and special attention to the HVAC components. Depending on the customer’s use of ExBuild™, these enhancements mayl result in average energy savings of $3,500 for a 25,000 square foot building.” stated Sam Tikriti, Vice President of Construction Services.

Resun, established in 1986 and headquartered in Dulles, VA is a leading provider of turn-key, engineered space solutions for moveable and permanent modular buildings to the government, commercial, education, and healthcare markets. Resun is conveniently located to serve its diverse customers and markets with over 32 locations throughout the United States.

For further information contact Mr. John Lieffrig, VP Sales, at 703-661-6190, or visit Resun’s website at www. resuncorp. com

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Give2Asia Partners with Caring and Living as Neighbors (CLAN) to Enhance Quality of Life for Children with Chronic Conditions

2011-05-05T12:24:00.000-07:00

Give2Asia Partners with Caring and Living as Neighbors (CLAN) to Enhance Quality of Life for Children with Chronic Conditions

Give2Asia, a US-based public charity working to create a transformative philanthropy for Asia, today announces a new partnership with Caring and Living as Neighbors (CLAN). Based in Australia, CLAN helps children in Vietnam, Indonesia, Pakistan and the Philippines living with chronic conditions by helping to create new opportunities for them to lead fulfilling lives.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) October 27, 2010

“Health services for children are not always available, especially for those who need regular care,” said Ray Klinke, Give2Asia’s Interim CEO. “CLAN is able to breach cultural barriers, expand local knowledge of chronic health issues, and deliver services in multiple Asian countries. I am thrilled that Give2Asia is helping to support their work.”

CLAN works with children diagnosed with chronic diseases and their healthcare providers. The organization’s programs include healthcare provider trainings, family/patient educational conferences, donations of essential medications, and raising public awareness of the plight of children with chronic conditions in resource-poor countries.

With a goal of maximizing the quality of life for all children with chronic conditions, the organization focuses on supporting five key areas of need:
access to affordable medication, educational opportunities, medical management optimization, providing support group networks, and alleviating poverty by reducing family financial burdens

U. S. donors can make tax-deductible donations online to Give2Asia in support of CLAN at http://www. give2asia. org/clan, or by sending donations to Give2Asia by check, wire, or securities transfer.

About CLAN

Founded in 2004, CLAN, an Australian NGO, began its work in Vietnam. Early successes in Vietnam led to further work with children in the Philippines, Indonesia and Pakistan. CLAN helps children with endocrine disorders such as diabetes and congenital adrenal hyperplasia, developmental disorders such as autism and Down’s syndrome, as well as other chronic conditions. CLAN identifies groups of children with the same chronic conditions as belonging to the same community and works through a strategic framework. CLAN partners with local organizations and individuals as well as local health ministers and government officials to achieve long term sustainable solutions. Their website can be found at http://www. clanchildhealth. org.

About Give2Asia

Give2Asia delivers world-class services that enable a transformative philanthropy for Asia. The organization combines exceptional stewardship with comprehensive, on-the-ground knowledge to promote actions benefiting Asian communities. Founded by The Asia Foundation, with more than 50 years of grant-making experience in the Asia-Pacific region, Give2Asia helps overcome the common challenges associated with giving overseas and has made possible more than US$150 million in giving since its inception in 2001.

Give2Asia’s Fiscal Sponsorship services help approve Asia-based charitable groups establish a U. S. presence, provide professional donor stewardship, and make possible tax-deductible support for Asia-based groups. Give2Asia currently provides fiscal sponsorship to over 100 charitable institutions across the Asia-Pacific region.

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MessageSolution Enterprise Archive and E-Discovery Suite Voted MSExchange. org Readers' Choice Award Winner

2011-05-04T12:52:00.000-07:00

MessageSolution Enterprise Archive and E-Discovery Suite Voted MSExchange. org Readers' Choice Award Winner

MessageSolution Enterprise Archive and E-Discovery Suite for Email, SharePoint and File Systems is voted the MSExchange. org Readers' Choice Award Winner by Administrators and Users. For more information about MessageSolution Enterprise Email Archive, please contact: marketing(at)messagesolution(dot)com. For more information about MSExchange. org email info(at)msexchange(dot)org

Milpitas, CA (PRWEB) August 26, 2010

August 26, 2010, – Leading Microsoft Exchange Server resource site, MSExchange. org, and MessageSolution, Inc. in Silicon Valley, California, announced today that MessageSolution Enterprise Archive and E-Discovery Suite was selected the winner in the Email Archiving category of the MSExchange. org Readers’ Choice Awards.

“Our Reader’s Choice Awards give visitors to our site the opportunity to vote for the products they view as the very best in their respective category,” said Sean Buttigieg, MSExchange. org manager. “MSExchange. org users are specialists in their field who encounter various solutions for Exchange Server at the workplace. Their vote serves as a solid peer-to-peer recommendation of the winning product.”
MSExchange. org conducts regular polls to discover which product is preferred by Exchange administrators in a particular category of third party solutions for Microsoft Exchange Server. The awards draw a huge response per category and are based entirely on the visitors’ votes. MSExchange. org users can submit their votes for the current Readers' Award poll in the site’s left-hand bar.
“It is our honor to be voted as the best in class archiving and e-Discovery solution for Exchange Server by Exchange administrators and users on MSExchange. org,” said Kevin Mcinerney, Global Marketing Strategist at MessageSolution. “This is the second year MessageSolution has won this annual award, which shows that our unified user interface for email, SharePoint and file systems with Exchange 2010 Web Services Integration has delivered a world-class archiving and e-Discovery solution while providing the most responsive global online support. We will continue developing and applying our leading-edge technologies in our solutions and providing the best services for Exchange administrators and users around the world.”

About MessageSolution Enterprise Archive and E-Discovery Suite
MessageSolution, Inc., the global technology leader in live archiving for email, file systems, SharePoint, and OCS for electronic discovery and litigation support, compliance, storage management, and email server migrations, provides organizations around the world with both in-house and Software as a Service (SaaS) archiving and e-Discovery solutions. The first in-house and SaaS archiving provider in the market to fully integrate with Exchange 2010 Web Services (EWS), MessageSolution delivers an all-in-one, integrated cloud-based enterprise information archiving (EIA) solution for email, file systems, and SharePoint. As the most robust, scalable and high performance industry standard platform, Exchange 2010 Web Services effectively enables MessageSolution's scalability record-setting archiving solution to massively scale to collect all data and the full set of metadata, supplying corporate legal counsel with a thorough, in-depth e-discovery system. The Exchange 2010 EWS also allows MessageSolution to leverage its cross-platform capability to fully support managed services providers’ (MSP) Linux OS requirements and multi-tenant environments in their data centers.

Along with archiving and e-Discovery, MessageSolution Enterprise Migration System helps organizations migrate between email servers, such as GroupWise or Domino to Exchange bi-directional and SharePoint or BPOS migration from multiple source systems. MessageSolution is the first in the market to perform simultaneous mail server migration, archiving, and stubbing in one streamlined process, singularly meeting organizations’ requirements for email server migration and archiving for compliance, server storage management, e-discovery, and litigation support. MessageSolution also became the first archiving vendor in the market to deliver a true 64-bit application that runs on a 64-bit OS machine.

About MSExchange. org
MSExchange. org (http://www. msexchange. org (http://www. msexchange. org)) is a Microsoft Exchange Server 2007/2003/2000 resource site. It is the leading Exchange site, attracting over 350,000 Exchange administrators and specialists a month. The site provides the latest Microsoft Exchange Server news, articles and tutorials by leading Exchange experts, message boards, software listings and product reviews.
MSExchange. org forms part of a group of sites run by TechGenix Ltd., including http://www. windowsnetworking. com (http://www. windowsnetworking. com) - a comprehensive Windows Networking resource site; http://www. isaserver. org (http://www. isaserver. org), a Microsoft ISA Server resource site; http://www. windowsecurity. com (http://www. windowsecurity. com), a Windows security resource site and http://www. virtualizationadmin. com (http://www. virtualizationadmin. com), a Server Based Computing resource site.

About MessageSolution, Inc.
MessageSolution is the global technology leader in email, file systems, and SharePoint archiving for electronic discovery, compliance, content storage management, and email server migrations. With products and services delivered both in-house and as Software as a Service (SaaS), MessageSolution enables organizations to mitigate risk, reduce costs and storage requirements, optimize server performance, and comply with industry and federal regulations.
Based in Silicon Valley, California, MessageSolution maintains operations in North America, Europe, and Mainland China, along with distribution channels in Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia Pacific.

MessageSolution Enterprise Email Archive, Enterprise File Archive, Enterprise SharePoint
Archive, and Enterprise Migration System are on-premise solutions and Software as a Service
(SaaS) archiving services implemented for organizations across all industries, including finance,
Health care, education, manufacturing, government agencies and non-profit organizations
Worldwide. MessageSolution software frees IT administrators from daily maintenance and
Increases overall employee productivity.

For more information, visit http://www. MessageSolution. com (http://www. MessageSolution. com).

MessageSolution is actively working with partners around the world to work with global clients of
All sizes. Please visit our web site for more information on the Global Partner Network Program.

What Differentiates MessageSolution Products
On-premise and SaaS customers continually emphasize MessageSolution products' excellent
Overall performance, support of all major email servers, and ease of use combined with a rich
Feature set. MessageSolution provides sub-second data retrieval, an intuitive interface, and ease
Of deployment and maintenance. MessageSolution's intelligent back-end design significantly
Reduces installation requirements, backup time, and the need for technical support.

MessageSolution Enterprise Email Archive™ deftly manages petabytes of data daily, a powerful
Enterprise archiving and e-Discovery solution. Electronic discovery and litigation support are empowered by the archive’s built-in search engine, which searches through millions of emails within seconds across global locations and data centers. Users can access their archive through their email client, browser, or BlackBerry.

As MessageSolution’s on-premise, SaaS and Hybrid Archiving supports all major email servers,
Including Microsoft Exchange Server, IBM Lotus Domino Server, Novell Groupwise Server, Scalix,
Kerio, Postfix, Postpath, Zimbra, Imail, Qmail, Sendmail, MDaemon and Sun server, etc., as well
As delivering archiving for SharePoint, and for file systems on NST/NFS/NSS/Netware. MessageSolution Enterprise Archive Suite is also the first archiving solution and service in the market to simultaneously cross-support archiving for all compatible mail servers.

In the first quarter of 2009, MessageSolution became the first archiving vendor in the market to
Deliver a true 64-bit application that runs on a 64-bit OS machine. In November 2009,
MessageSolution delivered the first archiving and e-Discovery solution with full Exchange 2010
Web Services Integration.

MessageSolution delivers the industry’s highest enterprise-class scalability and holds the industry
Record of archiving tens of thousands of users on one single MessageSolution archive server, 5-8
Times over competitions. Competitive vendors archive on average 3,000-5,000 users on a single
Archive server, much less than MessageSolution archiving system’s scalability and flexibility. A
High in-process compression rate combined with Single Instance Storage (SIS) de-duplication of
Message, attachment and file archiving slows archive storage growth.

MessageSolution Enterprise Archive Suite™ further reduces organizations' storage costs by
Using only 25% of the original mail server storage space for live content archiving.
MessageSolution's products support all Latin-based languages, as well as all character-based
Languages, such as Japanese and Chinese.

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

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Where les Chic Canines Shop for the Holidays

2011-05-03T23:58:00.000-07:00

Where les Chic Canines Shop for the Holidays

For dogs with that certain joie de vivre, puppieswithattitude. com is offering hand-knit in America Cashmere and Angora Sweaters designed exclusively for our company by Jackrocketwear owner Jake Dynnis, Canine Couturier AKA "The dog tailor to the stars".

Bloomington, Minnesota (PRWEB) December 23, 2006

Puppies with Attitude, International LLC is a new company dedicated to offering exciting couture, novel products and the healthiest, all organic food and treats for your precious small dog.

According to the 2005/2006 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA), Americans are "parents" to 73.9 million dogs. These cherished companions love us unconditionally and even provide us with health benefits such as lowering our blood pressure and reducing stress. In return, "pet parents" are requiring that their little charges have the very best of everything.

Puppies with Attitude, recommends beautiful hand-knit in America cashmere and angora sweaters designed for their company by Jackrocketwear owner Jake Dynnis, Canine Couturier AKA "The dog tailor to the Stars". These sweaters not only look gorgeous, but are cozy and comfortable to wear. And for the ultimate in luxury, why not dress your little one in an exquisite hand-woven Swarovski Crystal collar.

This company is a firm believer in serving your best friend a balanced, organic and you guessed it, freshly prepared diet. Without preservatives, which can predispose your pet to all sorts of diseases not the least of which is cancer, protein begins to decompose after a few hours. An additional concern in commercial foods is the questionable quality of the protein. Dr. Harvey's Canine Health is balanced, organic and without preservatives, added salt, sugar, artificial coloring or flavoring. It takes minutes to prepare. Your choice of fresh protein is then added. The result of cooking for your companion will be a happy, healthier dog that will be with you for a considerably longer time.

While dogs are second only to cats in total pet population in the US, pets as a group are in 63% of all households. Compare that to 34% of households with children! With 36.3 billion dollars spent on our pets in 2005 and an estimated 38.4 billion projected for 2006, it appears our pets are definitely valued members of our families.

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Katrina Exposes Need For Legislative Policies That Make A Difference For All Classes

2011-05-03T19:25:00.000-07:00

Katrina Exposes Need For Legislative Policies That Make A Difference For All Classes

Release focuses on the need for equal recognition and participation of all economic classes in legislative decisions.

(PRWEB) October 7, 2005

When Hurricane Katrina blew in it washed away more than homes, neighborhoods, and livelihoods. It also washed away the illusion of a classless society and left standing the stark fact that poverty continues to be a reality for more and more U. S. citizens; the numbers have shown growth for the fourth straight year. And, it exposed the ineffective ways we create and implement policies on poverty.

According to Philip E. DeVol, author of Bridges Out of Poverty: Strategies for Professionals and Communities, Hurricane Katrina serves as a metaphor for all people in poverty in the United States. “People in poverty weren’t at the table there, and they aren’t at the table in other cities and towns” says DeVol. “To rebuild communities where everyone can do well we need an accurate understanding of poverty, a new definition of poverty and prosperity, and new principles for change.”

The lesson to be learned here is that we need the involvement of problem solvers from all economic classes at the table when working on community problems. “Each class has something to offer,” says DeVol. People in poverty are problem solvers who use sensory, concrete, and reactive skills to survive in an unstable, vulnerable environment. They are forced by their environment to live in the moment, but they are the experts on their own neighborhoods and use relationships to pull together the resources to get by. They can be very creative and ready to think imaginatively.

People in middle class, whose lives are more stable, use proactive skills, look to the future, and are skilled at planning and organizing. Schools, businesses, and government are run on middle-class rules and by middle-class people. People in wealth, whose environment is the most stable, are positioned to see the big picture, are problem solvers on a larger scale, and have ready access to the legislative process. They can influence change and set direction most effectively.

According to DeVol, “If we’re going to survive hurricanes, create economic prosperity for everyone, and build sustainable communities, we must learn to understand each other.” People from all classes must learn about our differing economic environments, then learn the hidden rules of class that arise from those environments. Hidden rules are those subtle cues and habits of a group that let us know that we belong or not—the rules that help us successfully navigate social and business situations. In so doing we can bring a broad understanding and mutual respect to the table.

It is equally important to understand the causes of poverty. Without that, our policies swing back and forth with the political winds. We need a comprehensive set of strategies that cover all the causes of poverty. DeVol notes that this research must factor behaviors of the individual, human and social capital in the community, exploitation of people in poverty, and political/economic structures. Research on the behaviors of the individual draws a correlation between poverty and issues such as single parenthood, broken families, addiction, language experience, and the lack of a work ethic. Human and social capital in the community draws a correlation between poverty and the quality of schools, job opportunities, wages, middle-class flight, social connectedness, and social coherence. The exploitation of people in poverty draws a correlation between poverty and unfair hiring practices, drug trafficking, and the many forms of predatory lending. And finally, political/economic structures draws a correlation between poverty and deindustrialization, economic disparity, the decline of the middle class, and corporate influence on legislators.

Community organizations and local, state, and federal officials must focus on all causes and effects of poverty, or we’ll simply be repeating strategies that haven’t worked. Victims of Katrina have the opportunity to develop a new future story for themselves and their community. If they don’t get to the table to make sure that people in poverty are heard, the disaster will simply extend to another level.

Strategies that DeVol feels legislation needs to address are:

Creation of stabilized communities that effectively addresses the day-to-day environment in which people in poverty live. And which allow those living in poverty to educate themselves so they can take responsibility for their lives. Providing affordable housing, accessible transportation and ready access to healthcare and childcare. Greater assistance and resources for people who are actively making the transition out of poverty.. Assist community organizations to design systems that foster education and understanding of the hidden rules of class. Effective legislation to reduce and prevent predatory practices that exploit victims of poverty and disaster. Strengthen communities’ ways of defining, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the quality of life by creating a Social Health Index that is given equal status with leading economic indicators and attended to in exactly the same way, with the same transparency, frequency, public exposure, and value.

“Bringing together people from all classes to solve problems will be difficult and challenging” says DeVol, “but it holds this promise: It will be a transforming experience for everyone who participates.”

Philip DeVol is a consultant for aha! Process, Inc. and co-author of Bridges Out of Poverty: Strategies for Professionals and Communities and Getting Ahead in a Just - Gettin’-By World: Building Your Resources for a Better Life. To learn more about aha! Process, Inc. visit www. ahaprocess. com.

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Homeowners Speak-Up on the Benefits of Owning a New Ashton Woods Home -- Meanwhile Sales up 18%

2011-05-02T22:20:00.000-07:00

Homeowners Speak-Up on the Benefits of Owning a New Ashton Woods Home -- Meanwhile Sales up 18%

Ashton Woods Homes, a premiere builder of eco-friendly and energy-efficient new homes, today announced the results of their homeowners' survey. The survey is designed to gain a better understanding of why buyers selected a new home from Ashton Woods and what factors were important to them in their decision making process.

Phoenix AZ (PRWEB) September 30, 2009

In an independent third party survey commissioned by Ashton Woods Homes, Ashton Woods' homeowners were surveyed as to what factors influenced their decision to buy a new home. The survey included a cross-section of homeowners in each of Ashton Woods' six metro markets across the nation. These homeowners were asked questions that ranged in topic from new vs. used home-related questions to energy efficiency and green building features and benefits.

Headquartered in Atlanta Georgia, Ashton Woods builds high-performance homes in growth communities in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Orlando, Phoenix and Tampa. Close to jobs, shopping and transportation corridors, Ashton Woods effectively balances healthy-house features with energy efficiency in their Power House Green homes - which could save homeowners as much as 45% per year on utility bills.

The survey results point to the fact that 48% of homebuyers are interested in energy-efficiency and reductions in annual utility bills. "Our Power House Green program is a winner for homebuyers and is clearly reflected in the 18% year-over-year increase in our fiscal 1st quarter sales," stated Robert Nunes, VP of Sales and Marketing at Ashton Woods Phoenix.

In today's economy, saving money and being green are two important features that homebuyers are seeking and this is equally reflected in the survey results.

Of most interest to note, were the following statistics from the survey:

1. Among the Ashton Woods homeowners surveyed, 54% stated that their second choice to purchasing a new home from Ashton Woods was an alternate new home, instead of a used or resale home.

2. Top factors in the decision making process of Ashton Woods Homes buyers:
Location: 26% Price: 22% Floor plan: 20% Energy Efficiency: 15%

3. Importance of finding an energy efficient home: 48% of respondents said "very important"

4. Homebuyers goal of energy efficiency:
Overall efficiency 74% Lower operational expenses 50% Comfort 17%

Finally, the most important message communicated to prospective homebuyers - even more important than overall efficiency and reduced environmental impact - was the ability for homeowners to save as much as 45% on utility bills with Ashton Woods Homes' Power House Green features.

To learn more about Power House Green homes only From Ashton Woods, visit the website at www. ashtonwoodshomes. com/powerhouse (http://www. ashtonwoodshomes. com/powerhouse).

About Ashton Woods Homes
Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group - a fully-integrated collection of companies that spans the entire real estate spectrum in North America - from land acquisition and development to the design and construction of master planned communities. For more information, visit www. ashtonwoodshomes. com.
(480) 515-9955.

Contact Robert Nunes
Ashton Woods Homes
Phone: (480) 515-9955.
Email: rnunes(at)ashtonwoodshomes. com

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Smashburger Celebrates Dayton Arrival With Charitable Giving Newly-Opened Restaurant to Donate Proceeds to Thank You Foundation of Southwest Ohio

2011-05-02T15:16:00.000-07:00

Smashburger Celebrates Dayton Arrival With Charitable Giving Newly-Opened Restaurant to Donate Proceeds to Thank You Foundation of Southwest Ohio

The newly opened Smashburger celebrated their arrival in Dayton with a charity event benefitting the Thank You Foundation of Southwest Ohio

Dayton, Ohio (PRWEB) October 16, 2009

Smashburger lovers throughout the Miami Valley can show appreciation and express gratitude for past and present members of the U. S. Military by purchasing a Buckeye Smashburger Saturday, October 17 through Friday, October 23, 2009. One dollar from each Buckeye Smashburger sold will be donated to the Thank You Foundation of Dayton.

The Buckeye Smashburger is an Ohio-exclusive menu item created specifically for the region. The Buckeye Smashburger features a one-third or half-pound 100 percent Angus beef smashed, seared and seasoned on a hot grill, topped with fried pepper rings, haystack onions, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a butter toasted artisan egg bun.

Along with its smashed, seared and seasoned burgers, Smashburger`s menu provides something for everyone. Patrons can order a variety of delicious Smashchicken sandwiches, Smashdogs and Smashsalads, with sides like veggie frites and rosemary and garlic-seasoned Smashfries. Burger lovers can also enjoy Häagen-Dazs shakes and root beer floats with their meal.

"We're excited about our partnership with the Thank You Foundation of Dayton and thrilled to be in the Buckeye State," said Smashburger Founder Tom Ryan. "We recognize the good work the organization is spearheading and their goal to improve the lives of our current and veteran military personnel."

About Smashburger
Headquartered in Denver, Colo., Smashburger is a fast-casual restaurant designed to be "every city's favorite burger place." Developed and owned by private equity and concept development firm Consumer Capital Partners (CCP), Smashburger is engaged in the development of company and joint venture partner store development. In addition, Smashburger has sold franchise agreements totaling more than 200 locations over the next five years. The company, joint venture and franchise development deals are part of Smashburger`s national expansion plan to open 500 restaurants across the country, with 30-60 of those scheduled for 2009. For those that crave a better burger experience, keep watching for Smashburger to come to your community. To learn more, please visit www. smashburger. com.

About Thank You Foundation
The mission of The Thank You Foundation is to show appreciation and express gratitude for members of the U. S. Military both past and present. They believe that saying thank you is not enough and that the words must be followed up with action and commitment.

Through programs and services offered by the Foundation and through strategic partnerships with the community at large, businesses, civic organizations, and other military related service groups, the Foundation strives to improve the overall quality of life of Veterans, Military Personnel, and their families by focusing and supporting efforts for Education & Employment, Health & Welfare, and Morale & Recreation for Southwest Ohio communities.

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Arthritis Foundation to Host Walk for People and Pets

2011-05-02T08:37:00.000-07:00

Arthritis Foundation to Host Walk for People and Pets

Arthritis doesnÂt discriminate. It affects not only persons of all ages Â including children Â but also strikes our many of our pets. In fact, arthritis affects one in every five adult dogs in the U. S. and is one of the most common sources of chronic pain that veterinarians treat.

(PRWEB) May 13, 2005

Arthritis afflicts nearly70 million Americans and costs this nationÂs economy nearly $90 billion annually in lost wages, productivity and general healthcare costs. While most persons are unaware of the immense challenges this disease poses, even fewer realize that Arthritis is an ÂUmbrella Disease,Â comprising more than 120 directly related ailments.

Some of the related diseases that benefit from dollars donated are systemic lupus erythematosis (lupus), scleroderma, and gout just to name a few outside of those we are familiar with such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis both juvenile and adult. Arthritis affects more women than men, 41 million women as opposed to 29 million men.

And, Arthritis doesnÂt discriminate. It affects not only persons of all ages Â including children Â but also strikes our many of our pets. In fact, arthritis affects one in every five adult dogs in the U. S. and is one of the most common sources of chronic pain that veterinarians treat.

The spread and current depth of Arthritis is an extraordinary cost that can be in many ways mitigated, or even prevented, cared for and possibly cured with your help. Approximately 82 percent of all donations received by the Arthritis Foundation are applied directly to research.

The Arthritis FoundationÂs 2005 Walk will be held on May 14 at 10:00 AM at Wheeler Historic Farm, 6391 South 900 East. This year, Pfizer Animal Health, which produces Rimadyl, an Arthritis pharmaceutical for dogs, is a sponsor of walk in Los Angeles and Petco will be on hand as well with giveaways to pets and their owners. Research has found that people with dogs are more likely to integrate their walking activities with their pets and to that end; the Arthritis Foundation is sponsoring a Dog Walk as well. Participants can register at the Walk; pick up registration materials at their local Petco stores or online at www. arthritis. org.

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New US Dept. of Peace Invited to Relocate to..."Atlanta: City of Peace!"

2011-05-01T16:00:00.000-07:00

New US Dept. of Peace Invited to Relocate to..."Atlanta: City of Peace!"

Johnny D'Farmer (Peace-Activist & Clown) Invites US Department of Peace Founders To - ÂAtlanta: City of Peace!Â A consensus is now developing from Peace-Lovers of the Earth... When Atlanta renames its airport (ÂThe WorldÂs Biggest & BusiestÂ) to honor contemporary history's 3-most internationally accomplished, respected and well-known Nobel Peace Prize recipientsÂ then it will truly adopt its NEW slogan-- ÂAtlanta: City of Peace!Â Naming the airport: "GKC International Airport" (honoring Gandhi, King & Carter) is the best alternative! And having the new US Department of Peace to accept our official invitation to relocate their national offices here will also greatly further the international ÂCause of Peace & Non-Violence!Â

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) March 5, 2005

Johnny D'Farmer*, founder & official mascot for the international See-Peace Project is now formally invites the US Department of Peace founders to... "Atlanta: City of Peace!" He proclaims: "The national initiative to establish the Official US Department of Peace should be developed from the home of 2 internationally respected Nobel Peace Prize winners! Our town is the ideal home for this new government department. "Atlanta: City of Peace!" is a new slogan for the city that is now being promoted by individuals representing 37 states of the USA, and just as many countries of the Earth. Therefore, the ideal location for the new national Department of Peace would be "Atlanta: City of Peace!" For details on global initiatives of The See-Peace Project, the GKC International Airport, and the new slogan campaign for... "Atlanta: City of Peace!" please visit this press release: http://www. prweb. com/releases/2005/2/prweb205448.php (http://www. prweb. com/releases/2005/2/prweb205448.php)

It is formally requested by the founder & global supporters of these above three international initiatives that YOU (as an honorable member of our global family) please help us to convince the founders of The Peace Alliance, and The Peace Alliance Foundation to relocate their national offices to "Atlanta: City of Peace!" Johnny D'Farmer states: "Let's establish the US Department of Peace in Atlanta in order to better honor the internationally respected accomplishments of contemporary history's 3-most well-known global Peace-Lovers... Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Jimmy Carter! All Peace-Lovers of the Earth... please help us to contact these founders and invite them & the US Department of Peace initiative to "Atlanta: City of Peace!" We've all heard how our current US President describes "the axis of evil". Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stated that the main 3-Evils to solve are:

1) racism (bias)

2) poverty (homelessness)

3) violence (hatred & war)

Is there any better location than Atlanta for the new US Department of Peace? Help us convince The Peace Alliance & The Peace Alliance Foundation to relocate to... "Atlanta: City of Peace!"

Here are their details:

The Peace Alliance, P. O. Box 3259, Center Line MI 48015

707-526-1463 info@thepeacealliance. org

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

The Peace Alliance Foundation, 222 High St, Palo Alto CA 94301

650-327-7116 info@peacealliancefound. org

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

And here are some important details (from their Website) of their very honorable initiative:

"A US Department of Peace would appropriate & secure approximately $8 Billion Dollars, (the equivalent of 2 percent of our annual defense budget). This would go toward proactive, proven policies and programs that address the sources of domestic and international violence. The Department would focus on nonmilitary peaceful conflict resolutions, prevent violence and promote justice and democratic principles to expand human rights. Domestically, the Department would be responsible for developing policies, which address issues such as domestic violence, child abuse, mistreatment of the elderly, and other issues of cultural violence. Internationally, the Department would gather research, analyze foreign policy and make recommendations to the President on how to address the root causes of war and intervene before violence begins, while improving national security, including the protection of human rights and the prevention and de-escalation of unarmed and armed international conflict."

You're all invited to..."Atlanta: City of Peace!"

Relocate national offices of US Department of Peace to Earth's capitol of Peace - "Atlanta: City of Peace!"

Let's honor Gandhi, King, and Carter at: "GKC International Airport"

"First they ignore you.

Then they laugh at you.

Then they fight you.

Then you win!"

Mahatma Gandhi

"Peace is the sweeter music!"

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

"If we are to live together in peace, we must come to know each other better!"

President Jimmy Carter

Johnny D'Farmer (www. Host-Johnny. com) is a professional clown character created by John Randolph Naugle. Mr. Naugle has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, and is a Certified Georgia Master Gardener from University of Georgia-Coop Extension Service. He is very, very concerned about the health of our global family. To strengthen our extended family is the main reason that he wants the new US Department of Peace to relocate to "Atlanta: City of Peace!" He also wants his new slogan adopted by Atlanta City government - For verification of his deep concern for our global family's health, please examine this big list that he has compiledÂ "Global Environmental & Humanitarian Challenges": www.2001-an-earth-odyssey. org/enviro_stats. htm (http://www.2001-an-earth-odyssey. org/enviro_stats. htm )

Naugle (thru his clown character - Johnny D'Farmer) has donated time and talent to 100+ non-profit organizations throughout metro-Atlanta (he has 80+ letters of reference available for your review). Johnny also currently serves as official volunteer mascot for Georgia Writer's Association (www. GeorgiaWriters. org) and Friends Of Beltline (www. Beltline. org) plus a couple of others unofficially. He has also performed at the White House and has worked to establish 5 non-profit organizations of his own (such as Clowns of the Earth Club which awarded Red Skelton a 'Lifetime Achievement Award'). Naugle, out of concern for the well-being of his community, even campaigned to be elected Mayor of Marietta, Georgia in 1993 & 1997.

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Georgetown University Center for Children and Families Hails Health Reform As Big Win for Children and Families

2011-05-01T08:15:00.000-07:00

Georgetown University Center for Children and Families Hails Health Reform As Big Win for Children and Families

A look at the health reform measure passed today through the eyes of a child brought to you by the health coverage experts at the Center for Children and Families at Georgetown University.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) March 21, 2010

The Center for Children and Families at Georgetown University (http://ccf. georgetown. edu/) Released the Following Statement on Health Reform Passed by U. S. House of Representatives Today:

The House of Representatives has taken a historic step today in support of America’s families by passing health reform legislation today.

By creating reliable, affordable coverage options that won’t disappear when a parent becomes sick or loses a job, the legislation protects and strengthens the well-being and financial stability of our nation’s children and their families.

The key provisions for families and children include:
Makes coverage more affordable for middle class families by boosting their bargaining power through new health exchanges and providing tax credits to those who need extra help buying insurance. Provides Medicaid coverage (http://theccfblog. org/) to low-income families, allowing children and parents to be covered together. Continues the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) which has successfully worked in partnership with Medicaid to drive down the number of uninsured children to its lowest level in over 20 years. Ends insurance companies’ discrimination based on pre-existing conditions. Starting right away, children who have insurance can’t be denied coverage for a pre-existing condition. Allows parents to keep their college-age children (up to age 27*) on their family health plans. Requires insurance companies to provide pediatrician-recommended care for children so they can grow and thrive,

With health reform finally past it’s last big hurdle toward enactment, efforts cannot start soon enough to help America’s families who will be expecting results. As a first win for families, states can reach out to the five million uninsured children who already qualify for Medicaid or CHIP coverage to help sign them up right now.

(* This age has been widely reported as 26 but legislative language indicates that coverage will continue until age 27.)
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Learning to use E-Mail...online

2011-05-01T00:30:00.000-07:00

Learning to use E-Mail...online

The training team at Virtual Care Provider, Inc. has written an online course on MicrosoftÂs OutlookTM accessible exclusively through the American College of Health Care AdministratorsÂ Web site to meet the unique needs and time demands of long term care professionals. Written for the ÂACHCA UniversityÂ, the course is an easy-to-learn primer in using Outlook as a tool to communicate, manage contacts, file important information, and maintain a To Do list.

(PRWEB) October 20, 2002

Learning to efficiently use a powerful time management tool like Microsoft Outlook is easy...if you have the time. Most busy long term health care professionals canÂt take a day off to attend a live seminar. But anyone can take a few minutes to go online and learn a concept or two, then log out and come back online when itÂs convenient to learn a little more.

ÂUsing Outlook can save a busy professional an hour a day, versus paper managementÂ, says Mary Tellis-Nayak, President of ACHCA. ÂItÂs a tool I use heavily to shorten an already long work dayÂ.

The ACHCA University is an online continuing education resource to help long term care professionals stay in touch with the latest developments in best clinical practices, regulations, and service provision. The courses, prepared by certified instructors, will help ACHCA members licensure/certification requirements for on-going education.

INTEGRIS Health Renews Contract with BridgeFront for Cost-Saving Education

2011-04-28T08:51:00.000-07:00

INTEGRIS Health Renews Contract with BridgeFront for Cost-Saving Education

BridgeFront announces Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, INTEGRIS Health, has renewed its contract to continue educating its medical billing and collections staff using BridgeFront's online Revenue Cycle education.

Portland, OR (PRWEB) July 14, 2009

BridgeFront, a healthcare education firm, announces Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health organization, INTEGRIS Health, has renewed its contract with BridgeFront. INTEGRIS Health's current Revenue Cycle staff and new hires will continue receiving BridgeFront's Revenue Cycle online training as part of its organization-wide education program.

"BridgeFront has provided INTEGRIS Health with the most comprehensive educational tool available on the market," says Brent Grimes, Administrative Director at INTEGRIS Health. "Over the last two years, we have taken our Revenue Integrity Team to a new level and have empowered the team with a foundation of knowledge and confidence. INTEGRIS Health has made a commitment to make education a top priority during these ever-changing times. We are very confident we can meet these challenges having BridgeFront as our education partner."

Similar to other healthcare providers across the nation, INTEGRIS Health has wrestled with the complex tasks in the Revenue Cycle, including third party regulatory requirements and patient billing and collections. To meet these challenges, while continuing to deliver excellent patient care, INTEGRIS will train its Revenue Cycle staff on all facets of billing and collections using BridgeFront's online education.

"In today's difficult economic climate, many healthcare providers are struggling financially and seeking ways to prevent costly re-bills and other errors in the Revenue Cycle," says Lorraine Schnelle, Executive VP of BridgeFront with 25 years of healthcare finance experience. "Our comprehensive Revenue Cycle education not only focuses on ways to prevent and eliminate errors, but also provides organizations with the tools to customize our training and assess the overall competency of staff."

BridgeFront offers over 80 Revenue Cycle courses, ranging from introductory to advanced topics. Schnelle says, "Our courses have been proven to improve staff productivity, cash flow, employee relations and reduce overall denials, rejections and re-bills. Also, employees who complete our courses are found to be more accurate and productive."

BridgeFront's online courses are accessed via the Internet and available 24/7 - so learners can complete the training when their busy schedules allow. Course features include skill building activities, newly-enhanced chapter review questions, post-tests, certificates of completion and a virtual notes tool.

To learn more about BridgeFront's Revenue Cycle online education visit www. bridgefront. com/solutions_education_revenue. php (http://www. bridgefront. com/solutions_education_revenue. php) or call (866) 447-2211.

About BridgeFront:
Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, BridgeFront helps healthcare organizations simplify and strengthen their staff education with a suite of targeted skill and competency building products, augmented by learning services, for a creative blended learning experience. BridgeFront is redefining healthcare education for thousands of healthcare providers around the world. For more information, visit www. BridgeFront. com.

About INTEGRIS Health:
INTEGRIS Health is the state's largest Oklahoma-owned health system with hospitals, rehabilitation centers, physician clinics, mental health facilities, independent living centers and home health agencies throughout much of the state. Its mission is to improve the health of the people and the communities we serve. INTEGRIS Health is governed by a 19-member board of directors made up of business and community leaders from across the state. For more information, visit www. INTEGRIS-Health. com.

Media Contacts:
BridgeFront
Kent Lane, Co-Founder & COO
(866) 447-2211

INTEGRIS Health
Brent Grimes, Administrative Director
(405) 951-8625

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Synergy Medical Information Systems, LLC Readies For 10th Annual Medical Billing National Conference

2011-04-28T04:30:00.000-07:00

Synergy Medical Information Systems, LLC Readies For 10th Annual Medical Billing National Conference

Medical Billing and Practice Management Event Gears Up with New Presentations, New Speakers, New Date and New Location.

Valparaiso, IN (PRWEB) March 4, 2005

Synergy Medical Information Systems, LLC., a trusted name in software and support for third party medical billing centers, today officially announced the program for SynergyÂs Medical Billing National Conference 2005, its tenth annual medical billing and practice management conference - and their largest event to date - scheduled for May 15-18, 2005 at the Pointe Hilton Â Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix, Arizona. Recognized as one of the industry's premier medical billing and practice management gatherings, Synergy anticipates this year's event will attract several hundred third party medical billing centers and office managers throughout the United States.

SynergyÂs Medical Billing National Conference 2005 will kick off Sunday evening during a cocktail networking reception with a special presentation by David Jakielo, CHBME, a recognized author, speaker and expert in the medical billing field, on the future developments and regulations within the medical billing industry.

"Our Medical Billing National Conference 2005 takes the medical billing industry's premier annual event to the next level, featuring more conference presentations, more attendees, more conference space, more opportunities for networking with peers and one of the nicest locations in the country at that time of year," said Duane Johnson, Director of Marketing for Synergy. "This conference provides a real opportunity for the leaders in the medical billing and practice management arena to share their insights on critical implementation, policy, standards and technology issues."

Featured speakers include:

Â David Jakielo, 30 years of hands on management experience, 12 years in hospital patient finance, and over two decades of managing physician practices nationwide, will address the future on-going developments and regulations within the medical billing as well as a dynamic 3 part series on the Success Strategies of a Medical Billing Company;

Â Steven Verno, noted author and consultant with over 25 years in the healthcare field, will review ERISA, Using the Verification Process to Increase Revenue, as well as providing you with more insight on the current Medicare Appeals Process;

Â Kathy Young, a Certified Medical Billing Specialist Instructor and Certified Compliance Professional with over 16 years experience in the medical billing field, will present how to Raise the Standards of Medical Billing could help you do your job better and keep you from the scrutiny of the Office of the Inspector General;

Â Sandy & Gary Warskow, founders of Independent Billing Service, will address the Âhow toÂ in billing/coding for a physical therapist as well as introducing you to a new way of electronically capturing patient data when billing for providers;

Â Karen Habel, founder of Karebilling Services, Inc. and independent auditor and consultant for healthcare providers, medical billers and insurance cost containment companies, will present her views on the typical growing pains a third party medical billing center will experience as they mature and how to deal with each appropriately;

Â Benjamin Bowling, Director of Vendor Relations for Electronic Network Systems, will share his insights with the Future of EDI in Healthcare.

Special closing comments along with an open discussion and Q&A with medical billing professionals will round out the presentations for the hottest medical billing conference in 2005.

Costs and Registration

Registration to SynergyÂs Medical Billing National Conference 2005 is open to all medical billing professionals. Admission is $395 for Synergy Members, $495 for Non-Synergy Members, and $205 for each additional guest. Full conference fees include admission to Sunday evening cocktail reception, conference proceedings, general sessions, seminar notebooks, literature, and certificate of attendance as well as continental breakfasts (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday), networking luncheons (Monday, Tuesday), and all refreshments/snacks during break periods (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

For registration information, visit the official Synergy Medical Billing National Conference 2005 website at http://www. synergymis. com/Conference2005 (http://www. synergymis. com/Conference2005) or contact Duane Johnson at +1 (800) 652-3500 x 221 for additional information.

Register on the official conference web site at http://www. synergymis. com/Conference2005 (http://www. synergymis. com/Conference2005). Additional information and a complete keynote and class schedule can also be found there.

Or complete and fax the registration form to +1 (810) 592-0563, or mail the completed registration to:

Synergy Medical Information Systems, LLC

Attn: Medical Billing National Conference 2005

1150 Eastport Drive, Suite C1

Valparaiso, IN 46383

About SynergyÂs Medical Billing National Conference 2005

Now in its 10th year, this medical billing conference brings together decision-makers, practice managers, industry leaders, and billing professionals from all across the US for the one of the industry's premier third party medical billing events.

About Synergy Medical Information Systems, LLC

Synergy Medical Information Systems, LLC, a trusted name in the medical billing industry, is a software development company that helps to provide the very best in technology, training, coaching and support for third party medical billing centers located across the country. With over 25 years of industry experience, Synergy is in business to help clients achieve their goals and dreams of starting their own medical billing center or existing centers wanting to grow their medical billing operation. Synergy can be reached at www. synergymis. com or +1 (800) 652-3500.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Contracted Agency Launches New Website

2011-04-28T03:52:00.000-07:00

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Contracted Agency Launches New Website

Pensacola, FL (PRWEB) June 7, 2010

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Contracted Agency today announced the launch of www. BlueHealthOptions. com as a Learning Center and Market Place for Families to research, compare or purchase Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Health Insurance Plans. As a Learning Center, the website is saturated with article topics such as "Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Quotes - Comparing Plans", "Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Blue Options Plans", Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Student Health Insurance Plans". Given the lack of resources currently available Blue Health Options anticipates quickly becoming the Primary Resource for all online Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Health Insurance Products.

Future plans include expanding the resources to all topics surrounding health insurance, as well as giving clients the ability to communicate with an adviser via web conferencing or even online chat.

The website will be an invaluable resource for people of all ages and needs to access information, compare types of health insurance plans or to purchase a policy online.

Mark Prip of Blue Health Options stated, "Our goal is to be the best online family resource center for assisting families with their Health Insurance needs. We want to create an online portal that will enable buyers to research, compare and purchase a plan without feeling the pressure from the traditional insurance salesman. We give you the tools and the resources. You make the decision."

About Blue Health Options:
With over 20 years in the insurance industry our staff understands your needs, and we have put our knowledge to work for you by providing numerous help articles and resources. Armed with the information provided on our site you will have the knowledge and confidence to make the best decision for your family's Health Insurance needs.

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Companies Nationwide Begin to Offer Quit Smoking Programs for their Employees

2011-04-26T19:13:00.000-07:00

Companies Nationwide Begin to Offer Quit Smoking Programs for their Employees

Corporations discover paying for employees' smoking cessation treatments makes good business sense.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 23, 2005

Cigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Smoking is responsible for one in every five American deaths. Tobacco causes more deaths in the United States than AIDS, alcohol abuse, automobile accidents, illegal drugs, fires, homicide, and suicide combined. Companies all across the United States are becoming aware of how smoking employees negatively effect their company's bottom line.

The growing trend to become more health conscious has hit corporate America. The cost of an employee who smokes is significant to an employer. Some antismoking advocacy organizations, such as Action on Smoking and Health, known as ASH, say that smokers' medical costs are $3,000 a year higher than nonsmokers, and that lost productivity due to illness and smoking breaks during the day raises the added cost of employing smokers to about $5,000 a year per smoker.

Employers endure increased health care costs associated from their employees' smoking addictions. Indirect costs can mount for employers due to lost productivity, absenteeism, new employee recruitment, and retraining of new staff. Many corporations across the United States are now implementing no smoking policies in efforts to create a healthier, more productive and cost effective work environment.

A nicotine addiction clinic headquartered in Los Angeles, California offers a low level laser procedure which may alleviate the physical discomforts of quitting smoking. Freedom Laser Therapy's treatment stimulates acupuncture points on the hands, wrists, face and ears. By using a pain free low-level laser the procedure is intended to create a calming effect throughout the mind and body. Freedom's laser therapy program also focuses on the psychological aspects of quitting smoking, provides a 30-day vitamin detoxification regimen, and a quit smoking support kit.

Craig Slogan, Vice President of CRS Service, Inc. manufacture of hydraulic equipment sent his employees to Freedom Laser Therapy of Royal Oak, Michigan. Slogan says, "There is nothing positive about this habit, and if I can help the people that I work with overcome this addictive negative behavior, I'll do whatever I can to help them." Slogan also states, "I believe in positive reinforcement and strongly supporting my dedicated team of employees."

Companies benefit in many ways by assisting their employees in ending their nicotine addictions. Corporations will experience a significant decrease in the costs of their health and life insurance policies for their smoking employees. Employers spend almost double on their health care benefits for smoking employees due to the increased risks for disease and illness. In addition, smokers can cause a strained relationship between smoking and non-smoking staff, due to their constant work breaks and inefficient use of company time. Overall, a smoke free work environment creates better working conditions for the employer, staff, and even customers.

Freedom Laser Therapy is witnessing a nationwide movement of corporations assisting their employees by using laser therapy to help their employees overcome their smoking addictions. Craig Nabat, President of Freedom Laser Therapy says, "Regardless of the size of the company, implementing a smoking cessation program and providing support for your employees makes good business sense."

Freedom Laser Therapy
7815 Beverly Blvd.
Third Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-933-0304 Tel Los Angeles, CA
Www. freedomlasertherapy. com

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The Six Keys to a (Much) Happier Workday Announced by Hale Dwoskin, Featured Teacher in the #1 Bestseller 'The Secret'

2011-04-26T10:07:00.000-07:00

The Six Keys to a (Much) Happier Workday Announced by Hale Dwoskin, Featured Teacher in the #1 Bestseller 'The Secret'

Hale Dwoskin, founder of The Sedona Method and a featured teacher in the #1 blockbuster bestselling book and movie, "The Secret," has just announced the "Six Tips to a Happier Workday."

Sedona, AZ (PRWEB) May 8, 2007

Hale Dwoskin, founder of The Sedona Method and a featured teacher in the #1 blockbuster bestselling book and movie, "The Secret," has just announced the "Six Tips to a Happier Workday."

More than half of Americans -- including over 55 percent of 45- to 54-year-olds and more than 60 percent of those 25 and under -- are not satisfied with their jobs, according to a report by the Conference Board.

Americans' unhappiness with their jobs has been growing steadily, in fact, for about two decades, and now most say they are not content with their workload, work/life balance, communication channels and potential for growth, among other things.

What's causing all this unhappiness at work?
In 1987, 61 percent of Americans said they were satisfied with their jobs. Was it that work was somehow just better back then, or could it be something else that's causing the shift?

Interestingly, according to Hale Dwoskin, CEO and director of training of Sedona Training Associates, it is always more than just the job that's contributing to our unhappiness.

"If you are holding onto a job that you do not enjoy, it is never just the job. We are always contributing to or creating our own unhappiness," he says.

Perhaps this is partly because going to a job we do not like may bring up feelings of dread. Or maybe we procrastinate on our work assignments because we don't enjoy them, leading to unnecessary stress. Others may also have a hard time seeing the positive aspects of the job because they are so focused on the negatives.

How to enjoy work more
There is hope. "First and foremost, decide if you would like to keep the job or move on," Dwoskin says. There are times, such as when an individual is working in an emotionally hostile environment, they may be better of looking elsewhere. They just have to remember to let go of the negative emotions associated with the old job before getting a new one.

"If you decide to leave," Dwoskin continues, "it is important to let go of wanting to change what you do not like about your current job. If you don't, you are likely to simply create the same problems again at a new job."

When a person can relate to the things listed above, learning to let go of negative feelings with The Sedona Method (http://www. sedona. com), a simple, do-it-yourself technique, will likely help. Meanwhile, here are additional tips to learn how to enjoy work and create a happier life:

1. Stop Wanting to Change Things About the Job. Use The Sedona Method to let go of the negative feeling to change things at the job, and find a much more peaceful, relaxed and enjoyable existence. (http://www. sedona. com/html/Positive-Mental-Attitude. aspx)

2. Express Gratitude for What Is Good About the Job. Are employees given vacation days, a holiday bonus, or flexible hours? Get along, and like co-workers? Give thanks for it (http://www. sedona. com/gratitude. aspx).

3. Be Flexible. Rather than resisting change at the company, embrace new challenges.

4. Share Ideas and Concerns with the Manager to boost one's sense of autonomy (and also possibly improve chances of a promotion).

5. Focus on the Big Picture. Does the job help others learn? Create beautiful flower arrangements? Develop software to make people's lives easier? Identify the difference in the community your job is making and keep it in mind while working.

6. Work with Colleagues. Establishing a sense of camaraderie at work makes the day go by faster and is much more fun. Get to know co-workers, laugh with them and work as a team to get things done.

The Sedona Method -- studied and verified effective by Harvard Medical School (http://www. sedona. com/html/Scientific-Evidence. aspx) -- is an excellent tool that will help people tap into their inherent ability to release whatever negative feelings they have about their job. "Once you let go of the inner motivators," Dwoskin says, "the actions follow with greater ease and effectiveness... you can let go of any negative feelings about your job and learn how to have a healthier workday."

Right now everyone can get the free Insiders Guide to The Sedona Method email course sampler (http://www. sedona. com/html/lp-enjoywork. aspx) by inputting just their name and email in the sidebar on the right at http://www. sedona. com/html/lp-enjoywork. aspx (http://www. sedona. com/html/lp-enjoywork. aspx).

For more insights on the topic of achieving greater happiness in the workplace (http://www. sedona. com/self-improvement. aspx) and related topics, Hale Dwoskin, New York Times Best-Selling author of The Sedona Method, featured expert in the film and New York Times bestseller "The Secret," (http://www. sedona. com/the-secret-behind-the-secret. aspx) and CEO and Director of Training of Sedona Training Associates (http://www. sedona. com/html/about-us-and-sedona-method. aspx), is available for interviews. Sedona Training Associates is an organization that teaches courses based on the emotional releasing techniques originated by Hale Dwoskin's mentor, Lester Levenson. Dwoskin is an international speaker and featured faculty member at Esalen and the Omega Institute. For over a quarter century, he has regularly been teaching The Sedona Method techniques to individuals and corporations throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

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T. Boone Pickens Makes Historic Academic Gift of $100 Million to Oklahoma State University

2011-04-16T23:59:00.000-07:00

T. Boone Pickens Makes Historic Academic Gift of $100 Million to Oklahoma State University

T. Boone Pickens makes historic academic gift of $100 million to Oklahoma State University. His gift, the largest academic donation in Oklahoma history, will more than double OSU endowed faculty chairs.

Stillwater, OK (PRWEB) May 24, 2008

A historic $100 million academic gift from legendary energy executive, philanthropist and Oklahoma State University (OSU) alumnus T. Boone Pickens will dramatically transform OSU academic advancements by providing funds to endow major faculty chairs and professorships.

The gift, the largest single academic donation ever made to a university or college in Oklahoma, will be eligible for a dollar-for-dollar match through the State of Oklahoma's endowed chair program, doubling the gift's value to $200 million. The unprecedented gift will more than double the current endowed faculty chairs at OSU.

With the beautiful OSU Edmon Low Library in the background, OSU President Burns Hargis and Pickens stood on the library lawn in the heart of the 250-acre campus where faculty, students, staff, alumni and leaders in government and business gathered to celebrate the announcement of Pickens' $100 million academic gift.

"This most recent gift from Boone is indescribable in terms of what it means in our committed pursuit to advance and elevate OSU's academics to a new level of excellence in the world," commented Hargis. "Without question, Boone's gift will enable us to retain and attract extraordinary faculty members better ensuring OSU students will be inspired by exceptional and accomplished professors and researchers. It launches us on our way to achieve big dreams."

Hargis continued, "We cannot say enough about the generosity and impact Boone Pickens is having on Oklahoma State University. The scope and magnitude of his generosity is astounding and we are deeply appreciative.

"I believe this unparalleled gift from Boone will inspire others to step forward with gifts to further our pursuit of academic leadership and our vision to become a new land-grant university, one that cuts across disciplines to form a truly new structure that will better prepare students for a new world, and will expand our menu of outreach missions across our state and around the globe. Today is indeed a great day for the future of OSU," Hargis said.

"I am privileged to give even more to my alma mater," said Pickens, founder and chairman of BP Capital Management, who previously has donated about $300 million to OSU. "It gives me great pleasure to make a gift, that when matched by the state, will transform academics at OSU.

"My goal has always been to make OSU more competitive in all areas. I believe my donations to athletics and now this gift to academics will do just that. OSU has an excellent faculty and I am pleased that this gift will create higher expectations and promote greater achievement in learning and research," Pickens said.

"This gift is due in large part to the vision and leadership of Burns Hargis," said Pickens. "He is absolutely the right person at the right time to be OSU president and I believe he will guide OSU to levels of success we have never seen before."

"Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University are blessed to have a great friend like T. Boone Pickens," said Governor Brad Henry. "With his philanthropy, he's taking OSU to new heights and bringing exciting opportunities to students, faculty and staff. His latest gift to the endowed chair program is historic and will provide a lasting benefit for generations to come."

The $100 million gift is one of the largest ever to a United States university and is nearly double the largest non-bequest donation to a U. S. university so far in 2008. The previous high non-bequest gift this year was $55 million to the University of Texas.

Pickens' $100 million gift and the state match will have a tremendous impact on OSU academics. The minimum amount to establish an endowed chair is $500,000 and a professorship is a minimum of $250,000. The $100 million gift will endow more than 150 chair and professorship positions in academic programs identified as priorities by the university. OSU has 101 fully funded and matched chairs and professorships today.

The gift also serves as a matching gift incentive for other OSU donors. Pickens has agreed that if other donors match a chair or professorship, they may name the chair and determine the academic program to be supported.

Glen D. Johnson, Chancellor for the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, said, "We commend Boone Pickens for his vision and incredible commitment to Oklahoma State University. This is truly a historic day for Oklahoma higher education and for the outstanding faculty at OSU. We also congratulate President Burns Hargis for his leadership in securing this transformational gift which will provide our students at OSU even greater educational opportunities in the future."

"This is an incredible gift and it underscores Boone's deep desire to not only foster athletic excellence but also academic excellence at Oklahoma State," commented the Chair of the OSU/A&M Board of Regents Lou Watkins. "This gift will benefit faculty and students for generations to come and will certainly enhance Oklahoma State University's standing nationally."

"Mr. Pickens' gift makes a powerful statement about supporting OSU academic advancements and the OSU faculty," said Bob Miller, Regents professor and chair of the General Faculty. "His gift challenges us to further excellence and it greatly enhances our efforts to recruit and retain outstanding faculty. Endowed chairs represent the backbone of a university that is achieving at the highest academic level. On behalf of the OSU faculty, I want to thank Boone Pickens and congratulate Burns Hargis on this monumental gift."

"My accomplishments at OSU are due in large part to faculty members who have inspired, challenged and supported me," said Cortney Timmons, a junior from Ada and 2008 Truman Scholarship winner. "OSU faculty are truly deserving of this unbelievable gift. On behalf of all OSU students, I want to say thank you to Mr. Pickens and also thank President Hargis for his leadership and the excitement he has brought to OSU."

Pickens's $165 million gift to OSU in 2006 was the nation's largest single gift to a university athletics program. With this latest academic gift of $100 million, Pickens, who graduated with a geology degree from OSU in 1951, has donated approximately $400 million to OSU through gifts, pledges and waived fees.

Pickens has now given more than $700 million to philanthropy. He has established the T. Boone Pickens Foundation and in recent years has regularly appeared on the Chronicle of Philanthropy's list of top U. S. philanthropists. His foundation focuses on improving lives through grants supporting educational programs, health and medical research and services, athletics and corporate wellness, the entrepreneurial process, at-risk youth, and conservation and wildlife initiatives.

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Scientific Advances In The Field Of Nutrigenomics Target The Future of Disease Prevention; Customized Nutrition & Lifestyle Programs Formulated Through Genetic Testing

2011-04-14T11:11:00.000-07:00

Scientific Advances In The Field Of Nutrigenomics Target The Future of Disease Prevention; Customized Nutrition & Lifestyle Programs Formulated Through Genetic Testing

Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) January 13, 2006

Genetic testing and the Nutriceutical Industry have joined forces in the pursuit of optimizing our ability to look into the future to foresee disease before it happens. The goal: to customize individual nutritional supplementation & lifestyle programs based on individual genetic “weaknesses” or "variances" that leave individuals more prone to certain diseases. Many publications have highlighted the possibility of being able to identify the unique nutritional needs of an individual through genetic testing, "some time in the future". That future is now.

A Genetic/DNA Screening Analysis Kit and Personalized Analysis Report now make this healthful resource available to anyone, anytime, affordably … in the convenience of your own home. Families across America can use convenient Testing Kit products to reveal important lifestyle, nutritional, health related, and preventive analysis data within a few short weeks. This diagnostic breakthrough provides an excellent resource for those searching for answers to critical health questions.

Everyone has “unique genetic make-up”, and thus, “unique genetic weaknesses”, and unique nutritional needs. In the past, many leading medical researchers and doctors, summarized the application of nutritional supplementation as no more than the creation of expensive urine. Current research and application shows the efficacy of dietary supplementation of vitamins, minerals & and more targeted nutritional products on overall health and prevention of disease.

“Nutrigenomics” is the cutting edge science linking nutrients & other dietary bioactives (toxins, chemicals, etc) with the genetic variances. Even a slight variation in a gene or "genetic letter" can totally alter the genetic message, like changing one letter in a word can completely alter the meaning, like "deer" to "beer". Slight changes in these genetic codes can completely alter physiologic processes, and thus life-health issues. If these genetic code alterations are determined, addressing disease prevention with nutritional programs and lifestyle choices becomes “the epitome of prevention” for long-lasting, optimum health.

Knowing one’s critical genetic make-up provides the future for health related issues and prevention. Convenient, Genetic Testing provides a comprehensive preventive road map identifying variances related to Heart Health, Bone Health, Antioxidant & Detoxification Capacity, Inflammation Response, and Insulin Sensitivity. Combined with personalized Weight Management systems should the need exist, millions of Americans can enjoy a brighter future, and elevated quality of life.

Nutrigenomics is a boundless field of discovery that can be used to the human advantage. Americans can tap into this potential as an important personal resource for themselves and their families. Testing process is affordable, confidential, rapid, and results oriented. Change your life today.

For more information contact: Maureen Maples, DC, FASA www. DrMaples. ws

Dr. Maples has been helping patients fight disease and achieve their wellness & weight management goals for almost 10 years through various alternative healthcare methods.

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Weight Loss Drug has the Answer to the Fat Problem

2011-04-12T13:05:00.000-07:00

Weight Loss Drug has the Answer to the Fat Problem

Weight loss is a tricky subject. Try as much as you want with physical workouts. Starve as much as you can from your favourite delicacies. Still you cannot guarantee weight loss. However, supplementing the workouts and dieting with weight loss drugs help immensely in getting the desired results.

(PRWEB) June 21, 2006

A well toned body - that is the dream of every third person that you meet. This shows that there is a large concern over their health among people. Nevertheless, the real picture is otherwise. Because of their sedentary lifestyle and improper dietary habits, quite a large number of people have fat to grieve about; therefore the dream of a well-toned body.

One agency that has made it its aim to help people realize their dream of a fatless body is Weight Loss Drug. Weight Loss Drug is an online drug store and what makes it different from other such agencies is the personal touch it has added to its online services. Though weight loss drugs form the principal business, the agency has also taken up to counsel patients. Therefore, any queries that the patients may have, such as the weight loss drug they may take, dosage, what exercise and diet must accompany the drug; all of these will be answered here. So, Weight Loss Drug combines the advantages of both a drug store and a personal health trainer.

Weight loss drug is one of the largest suppliers of weight reduction drugs online. Browse through the website to shop for a wide range of drugs in this segment. Contact www. weight-loss-drug. co. uk for more information on fat reduction through weight loss pills and diet pills.

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Canadian Dog Attack Victim Reconstructed with Coleman Fat Grafting

2011-04-11T08:02:00.000-07:00

Canadian Dog Attack Victim Reconstructed with Coleman Fat Grafting

Jackie Derdall was jogging in Southern Canada when two dogs ferociously attacked her. See how Dr. Sydney Coleman has begun the work to repair her leg and give her new hope for a pain-free life.

New York City, NY (PRWEB) May 5, 2009

In the spring of 2007, Jackie Derdall was jogging in Southern Canada when two dogs ferociously attacked her. She sustained severe injuries to most of her body, with large chunks of skin, muscle, and fat ripped from her thighs, legs, and shoulders.

In the days immediately after the attacks, local Canadian physicians performed multiple procedures, totaling 15 hours to clean and close the wounds. She was left with scars over her entire body, and now missing a great deal of muscle and fat from her outer thighs, right outer calf, right shoulder, and forearm. Since April 2007, she has been gradually recovering and has had no further procedures. After considering all of the reconstructive surgeries available in Canada for reconstruction of her injuries, the Canadian health authorities have determined that the best method of reconstruction is a form of fat grafting developed by plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Sydney Coleman in New York City (http://www. lipostructure. com).

On April 21, 2009, Dr. Syd Coleman performed the first stage of Ms. Derdall's reconstruction in New York City. The surgery lasted six hours. The purpose of this stage was to initiate the replacement of massive tissue volume missing from her most injured areas. Perhaps the most disabling element of Ms. Derdall's injury is pain, which accompanies the extreme soft-tissue loss. The procedure largely focused on decreasing her pain by covering the nerves, tendons, and muscles, which were missing their natural soft tissue cushioning. The first stage also released many of the internal scars. After the scars are released, additional subcutaneous tissue can be restored during the next procedure for a more complete reconstruction. The next stage will most likely be performed in four to six months.

Although Dr. Coleman has been using fat grafts to treat scars for over 15 years, his observations have sparked a great deal of interest in scientific communities over the last three years, particularly regarding the beneficial effect of fat grafting on injuries and scars. Fat grafts may help remodel both deep and superficial scars. Researchers are now looking more closely into the stem cell content of fat grafts, and plastic surgery centers worldwide are beginning to develop uses for fat grafts in the treatment of old and even fresh scars. Dr. Coleman published a journal article on this subject in 2006 on the effect of fat grafting on scars. Problems in the leg and thigh are discussed extensively in Dr. Coleman's new book, Fat Injection: From Filling to Regeneration.

Currently, Ms. Derdall complains of weakness in many of the areas due to muscle damage. She has a profound loss of muscle in her thighs, deltoid, and biceps as well as injuries to the pectoralis and muscles of her forearm and calf. She reports much quicker fatigue than before the attack. Anecdotally, Dr. Coleman has witnessed increased muscle strength after the injection of structural fat into skeletal muscles. There might be a benefit to the placement of fat grafts directly into the muscles.

Ms. Derdall and her family have been coping amazingly well with her injuries and long recovery, particularly considering the overwhelming psychological effect of the dog attack in addition to the devastating physical damage. Prior to her trip to New York City, fundraising events, including dinners, dances, and auctions, were held in Ms. Derdall's local community to help with the expenses associated with her recovery.

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IR Recognition Systems Biometric HandReaders Secure 3,500 Employee North Carolina Hospital

2011-04-10T18:07:00.000-07:00

IR Recognition Systems Biometric HandReaders Secure 3,500 Employee North Carolina Hospital

HandKey Terminals Ensure Only Authorized Personnel Enter Sensitive Areas throughout Rex Hospital, including Birth Center

CAMPBELL, CA (PRWEB) October 8, 2003 -

RandÂs (IR) Security & Safety GroupÂs Electronic Access Control Division (EACD), today announced that non-profit Rex Healthcare of North Carolina is using 39 HandKey terminals, along with its HandNet software, to heighten security for patients and 3,500 employees at its 61-acre main hospital campus.

"We wanted a higher level of security than a badging system or PIN code alone could offer. After much research, we tested and then chose the biometric HandReaders," says Chris Main, Rex Healthcare Director of Protective Services. "We started using the IR Recognition Systems HandKey readers about six years ago in the birth center, where there was a perceived need for a higher level of security. The hand scanners are very accurate. No unauthorized person has ever gotten past one."

The HandKey hand readers automatically take a three-dimensional reading of the size and shape of a person's hand and verify their identity in less than one second. At the hospital, users enter a PIN code that they select and place their hand on the reader. The system quickly verifies if the hand presented matches the one associated with the PIN, and if so, permits access.

"Using cards and PIN codes together creates too many problems," Main explains. "Physicians do not like to carry badges. They lose or forget them. With the HandReader, all they need to remember is a PIN code that they choose."

Since the successful installation of the HandKey readers at the birth center, which facilitated nearly 5,000 births last year, Main has overseen installation of a total of 39 terminals throughout the hospital campus, which includes a 394-bed acute-care facility, a cancer center, a convalescent care center and an outpatient surgery center. Main is also considering placing one at the employee entrance.

HandKey terminals are now used in the birth center, IT data center, other major IT areas, the operating rooms and the emergency department.

"I believe the HandReaders have made hospital personnel even more security and safety conscious, and this, in turn, attracts more birth patients,Â Main reports. ÂOperationally, they also take a level of concern off of employees so they can focus more on their jobs. Security does not have to be foremost on employees' minds all of the time as the HandReaders take care of that."

According to Main, the HandReaders integrate well with existing systems, cost less than alternative biometric methods, and offer greater convenience and security than badging systems. They are also extremely reliable and durable.

Rex Hospital recently installed IR Recognition System's HandNet for Windows software to manage the 39 HandKey terminals. Main recommends using the HandNet network solution for installations with more than four or five readers. "It makes everything much easier, including adding new readers and programming," Main reports.

HandNet provides Rex Hospital networked access control that's easy to install, simple to use, effortless to administer, and affordable. It offers complete door monitoring in real time for multiple sites. Remote sites can be monitored via modem or Ethernet. Every HandKey unit has a built-in door controller, so Rex Hospital could create an access control network by simply attaching a PC. New HandKey terminals can easily be added to the network.

With such a large number of employees, HandNet is invaluable for quickly reprogramming HandKey terminals to lock out former hospital employees and to add new ones. "I can also add an employee to just one reader if access must be restricted in some way," Main says.

About Rex Healthcare

Rex Healthcare is a private, not-for-profit health care system that has provided superior care to Wake County in North Carolina and the surrounding area since 1894. The Rex Healthcare hospital campus is the heart of the network of services. The hospital has over 900 physicians on staff and admitted nearly 27,000 patients in 2002.

About IR Recognition Systems

With over 75,000 hand geometry units throughout the world reading millions of hands each day, IR Recognition Systems, founded in 1986, is the pioneer of hand recognition technology used in access control, time and attendance and identification applications. The company is the world sales leader of biometric verification devices and serves an international clientele from its headquarters in Campbell, Calif. The hand geometry website is www. handreader. com. Phone is 408-341-4100. Recognition Systems is the biometric component of Ingersoll-Rand CorporationÂs Security & Safety GroupÂs Electronic Access Control Division. The Ingersoll-Rand website is www. irco. com.

NOTE TO EDITORS: For a downloadable, high-resolution photograph of a HandReader in a hospital setting, go to www. brighamscully. com and click Photographs/IR Recognition Systems.

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For more informationÂ

Bill Spence

IR RECOGNITION SYSTEMS

408-341-4100

Bill_spence@irco. com

Tom Brigham

BRIGHAM SCULLY

818-716-9021

Tbrigham@brighamscully. com

Reality TV Star Tamra Barney Endorses Weight Loss Product Düzoxin&#174

2011-04-10T11:35:00.000-07:00

Reality TV Star Tamra Barney Endorses Weight Loss Product Düzoxin®

Tamra Barney, cast member of Bravo TV's hit docu-soap reality series, "The Real Housewives of Orange County" joins ranks with several other popular cast members of the show including Vicki Gunvalson, Jeana Keough and Ramona Singer of "The Real Housewives of New York" as an official spokesperson for Düzoxin®, a botanical weight management and energizing supplement.

Orange County, CA (PRWEB) May 6, 2009

Sun Media Enterprises, Inc. a leading Global Brand Management and Distribution company of nutritional supplements announced its partnership/endorsement deal with Tamra Barney, cast member of Bravo TV's hit docu-soap reality series, The Real Housewives of Orange County. Tamra joins ranks with several of her counterparts from the show who also represent Düzoxin®, including Vicki Gunvalson, Jeana Keough and Ramona Singer of The Real Housewives of New York.

Düzoxin® is a botanical weight management and energizing supplement. Its ephedrine-free, all-natural formula boosts metabolism and subsequently reduces body fat for more effective weight loss or weight management. See Düzoxin® Offical Website (http://www. duzoxin. com) for more information.

"Partnering with Tamra Barney solidifies the healthy lifestyle we promote at Sun Media. Her past work as a fitness instructor and dedication to good nutrition inspires confidence in our top-selling product Düzoxin® and reinforces consumer trust in the sometimes-skeptical world of supplement products," states Director of Marketing, Dominique Mainon.

"I've tried several products in past to help enhance my workout schedule, stay slim and give me a boost of energy, but none have come close to working as well as Düzoxin does for me," Barney states.

Sun Media Enterprises is the sole distributor of Düzoxin®. Sun Media products are designed to fit the lifestyles of all individuals by being on the cutting edge of sport and fitness advancements.

Note to Editors: Düzoxin® is a registered trademark of its respective company.

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Normal "Senior Moments," Or Alzheimer's Disease?

2011-04-09T10:26:00.000-07:00

Normal "Senior Moments," Or Alzheimer's Disease?

Are you concerned about your memory? Johns Hopkins Health Alerts compares the symptoms of normal memory loss as a result of aging, with memory loss caused by Alzheimer's disease or more serious dementia. Learn how to distinguish between memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, or Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Also learn two of the other main causes for memory loss.

New York, NY (PRWEB) April 9, 2008

The recent passing of vibrant actor Charlton Heston from late-stage Alzheimer's disease makes us all stop and think about our own mortality. In particular, it is natural to wonder about your own memory, and what is 'normal' when it comes to memory loss as a result of aging.

Occasional memory lapses, such as forgetting why you walked into a room or having difficulty recalling a person's name, become more common as we approach our 50s and 60s. It's comforting to know that this minor forgetfulness is a normal sign of aging, not a sign of dementia.

But other types of memory loss, such as forgetting appointments or becoming momentarily disoriented in a familiar place, may indicate mild cognitive impairment.

In the most serious form of memory impairment - Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia -- people often find themselves disoriented in time and place and unable to name common objects or recognize once-familiar people.

Here are examples of the types of memory problems common in normal age-related forgetfulness, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia.

Memory Condition -- Normal Age-Related Forgetfulness:
Sometimes misplaces keys, eyeglasses, or other items. Momentarily forgets an acquaintance's name. Occasionally has to "search" for a word. Occasionally forgets to run an errand. May forget an event from the distant past. When driving, may momentarily forget where to turn. Quickly orients self. Jokes about memory loss.

Memory Condition -- Mild Cognitive Impairment:
Frequently misplaces items. Frequently forgets people's names and is slow to recall them. Finding words becomes more difficult. Begins to forget important events and appointments. May forget more recent events or newly learned information. May temporarily become lost more often. May have trouble understanding and following a map. Worries about memory loss. Family and friends notice the lapses.

Memory Condition - Alzheimer's Disease and Other Forms of Dementia:
Forgets what an item is used for or puts it in an inappropriate place. May not remember knowing a person. Begins to lose language skills. May withdraw from social interaction. Loses sense of time. Doesn't know what day it is. Short-term memory is seriously impaired. Has difficulty learning and remembering new information. Becomes easily disoriented or lost in familiar places, sometimes for hours. May have little or no awareness of cognitive problems.

If you are concerned about memory loss in yourself or a loved one, there can be a variety of underlying causes too which can be treated, for example, temporary memory loss due to depression, or certain prescription or over the counter medications. You should discuss such concerns with your doctor.

There are a number of tests your doctor can administer right in the office which can help determine whether it is cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's Sisease or another form of dementia.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information on Memory Loss and Alzheimer's, please visit the Memory topic page at Johns Hopkins Health Alerts:
Johns Hopkins Health Alerts Memory Topic (http://www. johnshopkinshealthalerts. com/alerts_index/memory/23-1.html)

THE JOHNS HOPKINS GUIDE TO MEMORY LOSS AND AGING
Johns Hopkins Health Alerts has recently published a free special report, "The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging." It in you will learn more about the reasons for memory loss as we age, and how to distinguish between Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, versus the normal changes in memory we can all expect as a result of the aging process.
This Special Report also offers 8 Memory Preserving Tips.

For a free copy The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging, please visit:
Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging (http://www. johnshopkinshealthalerts. com/special_reports/memory/main_reg_landing. html)

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DebtWave Credit Counseling Offers Assistance on Understanding How a Credit Score is Calculated

2011-04-07T22:59:00.000-07:00

DebtWave Credit Counseling Offers Assistance on Understanding How a Credit Score is Calculated

Financial literacy allows individuals to make better financial decisions, which can increase wealth in the long run. Having an understanding of a credit score can put an individual in a better position to qualify for favorable loans. DebtWave Credit Counseling breaks down how a credit score is calculated.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) February 14, 2006

According to the Securities and Exchange Commission, 43% of adults at the lowest level of financial literacy live in poverty, compared to only 4% of those at the highest level of financial literacy.

DebtWave Credit Counseling is attempting to improve those numbers by providing free financial education. Individuals that don’t live in San Diego County will still be able to take advantage of the web seminars, financial literature, and phone consultations.

DebtWave Credit Counseling is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization that provides personal-finance education and counseling nationwide. This type of service is essential, especially in a time when an individuals’ financial knowledge is often directly related to their financial stability. Since an individual’s credit score will determine what kind of rates and loans they’ll qualify for; having an understanding of how the credit scoring system works is important.

A credit score is a number based on the information in a person’s credit file that shows how likely they are to pay a loan back on time – the higher their score, the less risk they represent. The credit score that most lenders use is called a FICO® score. A FICO score helps a lender determine whether an individual qualifies for a loan and what interest rate they’ll pay.

Payment history makes up about 35% of a credit score. Although a person’s entire payment history is important, the last 2 years is the most important. So paying bills on time should be the highest priority. The frequency and severity of late payments is also important. For instance a person that’s been late only once or twice is judged less harshly than someone who has been late 10 times. Severity alludes to how late the payment was, 30 days as opposed to 120 days.

The total amount of debt makes up about 30% of a score. People who max out their cards or even come close, have a much higher rate of default than people who keep their credit use under control. When it comes to revolving debt, the credit formula looks at the difference between the credit limits and balance. The bigger the gap between the two, the better. For an installment loan, the score considers how much is owed as compared to what was originally borrowed. For instance paying down balances over time tends to help a score.

How long someone’s had credit is 15% of their total score. Typically the longer that they’ve had credit the better, but it is possible to have a good score even with a short history. The score considers the age of the oldest account and the average age of all the accounts. A common mistake that people make is to close an account that they have had for many years because of inactivity or undesirable terms. An individual would be better off leaving the account open (and using it on occasion) to preserve their credit history.

The last application for credit is 10% of a total score. Opening new accounts can lower a credit score, particularly if there have been many applications for credit in a short period of time while having a short credit history. Scoring factors include: The number of accounts applied for recently. The number of new accounts opened. The amount of time that has passed since the last applied for credit. The amount of time that has passed since the account was opened.

The type of credit used is also 10% of a credit score. The FICO scoring formula is looking for a “healthy mix” of credit, unfortunately they are vague on what exactly that is. An individual doesn’t need to have a loan in each possible category (credit card, mortgage, auto loan, and so on) to have a good score. To get the highest score possible, however, one needs to have both revolving and installment credit. People should not obtain credit that they don’t need in an attempt to improve their score because that could have an adverse affect in the long run.

“Many individuals I’ve counseled don’t have a thorough understanding of how the credit scoring systems works,” said Amie Schmidt, Sales Manager and Senior Credit Counselor for DebtWave Credit Counseling. “They tend to focus on only one factor, such as payment history, and assume this will result in a good credit score.”

For additional information about this subject, contact Jason Cash or visit www. debtwave. com under the education tab.

About DebtWave Credit Counseling

DebtWave Credit Counseling is a 501(c) 3 Non profit organization committed to educating individuals on the proper use of credit through budget management, to offer sound counseling and to assist clients to reduce and eliminate debt. DebtWave is a member of the Better Business Bureau and the American Association of Debt Management Organizations.

Contact:

Jason Cash, Director of Education

DebtWave Credit Counseling

(888) 285-7624 ext.150

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SharedBook and ODMP Introduce The Officer Down Memorial Book

2011-04-07T05:36:00.000-07:00

SharedBook and ODMP Introduce The Officer Down Memorial Book

Individuals can now create personalized tributes to fallen officers in printed book format from information contained on ODMP. org.

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 16, 2007

SharedBook Inc., the Reverse Publishing Platform provider, and The Officer Down Memorial Page, Inc. (ODMP), a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, introduced The Officer Down Memorial Book this week - a unique, personalized on-demand memory book that can be created automatically from the content on each officer's memorial. SharedBook will make a $10 donation to ODMP for each book purchase.

Founded in 1996, ODMP has posted profiles for nearly 19,000 officers to date and offers records dating back to the 1790s. To date in 2007, more than 157 officers, roughly one officer every 48 hours, have lost their lives in the line of duty. This figure is over 20 percent higher than at the same time last year.

Each officer's Memorial includes a photograph of the officer and an image of the agency's shoulder patch when available. Statistical information regarding the officer's age and the time served is also included along with details of the incident. In addition, there is a "Reflections" forum available on each page where visitors can leave messages to the officer and his or her family.

"ODMP is committed to honoring the memory of officers that have made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of justice," said Chris Cosgriff, Founder & Chairman, The Officer Down Memorial Page, Inc. "We see The Officer Down Memorial Book as a way for individuals to use the information contained on ODMP. org as the basis for creating more personal and lasting tributes to their beloved officers, and to make these memorials available as true family heirlooms."

Now, with just one click, individuals will be able to flow an officer's photograph, statistical information and any Reflections directly into an online book making template. The content is automatically configured into a book, which users can choose to purchase from the preview, or personalize further. Individuals can then edit the content and upload additional photographs and memories if they choose. They can also invite family and friends into their personal book making space to contribute.

Pricing for the unique, personalized The Officer Down Memorial Books begins at $24 in softcover and $42 in suede hardcover. This price includes a full-color 20-page book and free domestic shipping. For more information, please go to http://www. odmp. org (http://www. odmp. org).

About SharedBook
SharedBook Inc. is a technology company that specializes in integrating and publishing data from various sources into a structured book product that can sit as a flipbook on the Internet or be professionally printed. The company's collaborative on-demand Reverse Publishing Platform allows users to extract data and content from multiple sources, manipulate it, and then distribute their unique creation in digital or hard copy format. SharedBook partners include Allrecipes. com, AYSO® Soccer, Boston Symphony Orchestra, The Canyons Resort, CarePages, Inc. (a division of Revolution Health Group), Cruise West Cruise Lines, Exposures, 4-H, JumpTV Sports, Legacy. com, Little League International®, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Sportography, Inc., Steamboat Ski Resort, 30 Minute Photos Etc., USA Football, YAVarsity. com, and Yosemite. For more information, please go to www. sharedbook. com or http://blog. sharedbook. com (http://blog. sharedbook. com).

About ODMP
The Officer Down Memorial Page, Inc., (ODMP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring America's fallen law enforcement heroes. More than 18,000 officers have made the ultimate sacrifice in the United States and it is with great honor that the ODMP pays a lasting tribute to each of these officers by preserving their memories within its pages. All who visit the ODMP will be deeply moved by the countless stories of selfless courage and heroism exhibited by officers who lost their lives while serving and protecting the citizens of this great nation.

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EPAM Named to Software Magazine's 23rd Annual Software 500

2011-04-04T18:21:00.000-07:00

EPAM Named to Software Magazine's 23rd Annual Software 500

In Software Magazine's listing of the world's largest software companies EPAM is highlighted as one of the fastest growing companies in the $30 million to $100 million revenue range.

Princeton, NJ, (PRWEB) October 5, 2005

EPAM Systems (www. epam. com), a leading provider of offshore software development services, today announced its inclusion on the Software 500, Software Magazine's list of the world's foremost software and services providers, published as an online catalog on www. Softwaremag. com.

This year EPAM has advanced its rank to No. 312 (from No. 355 last year), with an 83% software services revenue growth achieved in 2004, which is a 40% increase compared to the results made in 2003. This impressive increase in revenues has allowed EPAM to be highlighted as the second fastest growing company in the $30 million to $100 million revenue range in the related feature article of Software Magazine.

"The overall health of the software and services industries has improved, with revenue for the 2005 software 500 at $383.3 billion worldwide for 2004, an increase of 16.5% over the previous year. The industry continues to be dynamic, with nearly 100 new companies on the 2005 Software 500 list," says John P. Desmond, editor of Software Magazine and Softwaremag. com.

The Software 500 ranking of the world's largest software and services suppliers targets medium to large enterprises, their IT professionals, software developers and business managers involved in software and services purchasing. The list includes both private and public companies; 28% of the 2005 Software 500 companies are private. The Software 500 is searchable by primary business sector on www. Softwaremag. com, free to all site registrants.

"The online Software 500 is a valuable resource for CIOs, senior IT managers and IT staff for researching their vendor partner options. It is a quick reference of vendor viability," Desmond says.

The ranking is based on total worldwide software and service revenue for 2004. This includes revenues from software licenses, maintenance and support, training and software-related services and consulting. Suppliers are not ranked on their total corporate revenue, since many have other lines of business, such as hardware.

"We are excited to be recognized among the world's most notable software and services providers for the second consecutive year," said Arkadiy Dobkin, EPAM CEO and President. "It is an honorable acknowledgement of EPAM's success and leadership in providing high-quality software outsourcing services to the reputable clients world over. It is also a weighty endorsement to our strategy".

About Software Magazine, The IT Software Journal, and Softwaremag. com

Software Magazine, The IT Software Journal, has been a brand name in the high tech industry for over 20 years. Softwaremag. com, its Web counterpart, is the online catalog to enterprise software and the home of the Software 500 ranking of the world's largest software and services companies, now in its 23rd year. Software Magazine and Softwaremag. com are owned and operated by King Content Co.

About EPAM Systems

EPAM Systems is a global provider of software development outsourcing services. In January 2005 EPAM was named No.1 of "Top 5 to Watch in Central and Eastern Europe" and No.3 of Top 10 Specialty Application Development Leaders on the global Offshore 100 list by neoIT and CMP's Managing Offshore. Established in 1993 in Princeton, New Jersey, EPAM Systems has technology development centers in Russia, Belarus, and Hungary. EPAM solves complex business and technology problems using a delivery model that combines onsite presence (in US and EU) with Eastern European offshore and nearshore services.

EPAM's customer base includes Reuters, Samsung America, Colgate-Palmolive, Empire and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, London Stock Exchange, Halliburton, and British Telecom among others. In the technology world, EPAM provides services to firms such as SAP, Hyperion, BEA Systems, Microsoft and others.

Www. epam. com

For further information, please contact: press@epam. com.

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After Hours of 'Labor,' New Site for Moms is Born, VillageMAMA. com

2011-04-03T21:06:00.000-07:00

After Hours of 'Labor,' New Site for Moms is Born, VillageMAMA. com

DIVA VILLAGE, Inc., a leader in websites for all women, has "delivered" a new site for mamas everywhere. VillageMAMA. com was created because of a passion to connect moms from around the world in a supportive and loving environment. With the belief that it "takes a village" to raise a child, VillageMAMA. com has created a virtual village where moms can support one another with advice, tips and friendship.

Orange County, CA (PRWEB) November 4, 2008

DIVA VILLAGE, Inc., a leader in websites for all women, has "delivered" a new site for mamas everywhere. DIVA VILLAGE, Inc. is dedicated to the purpose of improving the whole being and living a balanced lifestyle, and they have carried this mantra into their newest website, VillageMAMA. com (http://www. villagemama. com/). VillageMAMA. com was created because of a passion to connect moms from around the world in a supportive and loving environment. With the belief that it "takes a village" to raise a child, VillageMAMA. com has created a virtual village where moms can support one another with advice, tips and friendship.

"Our visitors inspired us to produce another positive, vibrant Web site that carries the same feeling of empowerment and 'look good, feel good' message of DivaVillage. com," said DIVA VILLAGE, Inc. founder, Anita Dhaliwal.

"We wanted to create a specific site that honors and empowers mothers of children from fetus to five. We did it!"

With tips on everything from going "green" as a mom to dressing for your body type, VillageMAMA. com seeks to be each mama's biggest support system while providing them with the knowledge and tips they need to live a healthy, complete life. In today's celebrity-crazed climate, VillageMAMA editors also follow celebrity moms and their kids for ideas on the latest lifestyle, fashion, and beauty trends.

What Makes VillageMAMA. com Special?

VillageMAMA Caters to "Cool" Moms:
With the belief that every mom deserves to feel young, fun, fashionable, and happy, VillageMAMA. com offers articles and advice in their Editor Blogs (http://villagemama. com/index_editor. php) to inspire moms and keep them looking good and feeling good with fashion, hair, and beauty advice as well as wellness, lifestyle and fitness tips.

Parenting Advice:
Many VillageMAMA writers are moms themselves, and know exactly what it's like to raise a child (or several children). They pull from their knowledge and experience as parents and seasoned writers to bring you the best advice.

Shopping Help:
Shopping for babies and children can be overwhelming. With an extensive shopping guide, VillageMAMA. com links readers to the best products available and narrows the choices to create shopping simplicity.

A Community of Moms:
VillageMAMA. com has created a Community (http://villagemama. com/community. php) where moms from around the world can create profiles, share photos of their growing bellies and babies, and chat with one another about important topics. Readers can also join Community Groups made up of moms like them, vote on polls, and ask for advice in the Message Boards.

Visit VillageMAMA. com to read about the latest trends, tips and product reviews that moms care about. Connect with others in their Community and Message Boards, and stop by the shopping section for easy, one-click shopping.

ABOUT DIVA VILLAGE, INC.
DIVA VILLAGE, Inc. is a privately held company based out of Orange County, California. The company develops and publishes quality sites dedicated to the purpose of improving the whole being and living a balanced lifestyle. DIVA VILLAGE prides itself on producing appealing, empowering, thought-stimulating content that awakens the visitor to news ways to enjoy life to the fullest by exposing them to new topics and subjects. DIVA VILLAGE is a firm believer in teaching women how to look good and feel good from the inside out, and works to ensure that readers will leave each of their sites having had a complete, positive experience. Established in 2005, DIVA VILLAGE shares their empowering message via their internet brands DivaVillage. com (http://www. divavillage. com) and VillageMAMA. com (http://www. villagemama. com), and upcoming sites DivaWedding. com (http://www. DivaWedding. com) and DivaPalace. com (http://www. divapalace. com).

Contact:
Amy Taylor
Info @ divavillage. com
DIVA VILLAGE, INC.
714/997-9899 OR 714/283-4DIVA

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TrimLife Unveils Powerful New Weight-Loss Product: Brazilian Slim™

2011-04-02T02:05:00.000-07:00

TrimLife Unveils Powerful New Weight-Loss Product: Brazilian Slim™

Leading online supplement distributor declares, "Reveal your Brazilian body with the power of Chá de Bugre."

Bismarck, ND (PRWEB) November 6, 2006

TL Sciences™, a TrimLife, Inc.™ company, prepares to launch its newest addition to their long-established line of successful weight-loss products as they continue their work on developing a comprehensive online wellness center. Brazilian Slim Weight-Loss Formula looks to fill the void left in the market after all ephedra products were stripped from the shelves a couple years ago.

Dieters fell in love with the results ephedra produced and have since been calling for a "hot" successor of equal strength. Though Brazilian Slim is ephedra-free, it does provide ephedra's stimulating abilities along with the appetite suppressing power of another hailed ingredient, Hoodia Gordonii. So, what's the secret behind this potent new product?

"Chá de Bugre, Brazilian Slim's key ingredient, works to energize your metabolism, while helping to lower food cravings and reduce hunger," said Tammy Rahn, TL's Health and Sciences director. "Its ability to simultaneously control your hunger and enhance energy levels really places Chá de Bugre at the pinnacle of the weight-loss industry, surpassing both Hoodia and the almighty ephedra. Unlike ephedra," Rahn explained, "there are no known health risks or side effects reported for Chá de Bugre."

TL Sciences is excited to finally bring Brazil's secret to balanced diets, portion control and healthy living to North America. As consumers begin to recognize the power of this hybrid ingredient, America will find itself armed with a powerful tool to help lower the growing rate of overweight adults.

Brazilian Slim's Website (http://www. tlsciences. com/traffic/redirect. asp? offerID=12505)

TrimLife, Inc.

Just as their products offer a chance for consumers to revitalize and rejuvenate their lifestyles, TrimLife is undergoing a revitalization of its own with a complete overhaul of the TrimLife. com homepage. The company's new site will redefine the online wellness industry by offering the first truly comprehensive approach to weight-loss.

Soon, TrimLife will be able to offer consumers all the weight-loss tools once found only by searching and combining efforts from multiple companies, with multiple plans and various products. TrimLife. com will provide all the necessities of a successful weight-loss program within an interactive wellness community; customers will have access to our complete line of natural products, nutritional guidance, exercise plans, professional and peer support, regular assessments and progress reports. This new, easy-to-use program will launch sometime before the upcoming holiday season...just in time for all the New Year's resolutions!

For more information about TrimLife, Inc. or its subsidiary TL Sciences™, please visit http://www. trimlife. com (http://www. trimlife. com) or http://www. tlsciences. com (http://www. tlsciences. com). You may also contact Justin Bumann, Director of Sales, at 1-888-829-2430.

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Web Marketing Association to Name Best Employment Website of 2005

2011-04-01T17:27:00.000-07:00

Web Marketing Association to Name Best Employment Website of 2005

The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 9th annual international WebAward Competition (2005webaward. org), the InternetÂs premier award competition. Employment agencies and employment sections of corporate and organization Websites represent an important category in the WebAward competition, and the Web Marketing Association will again be honoring the Best Employment Web site of 2005. The deadline for entry is June 1, 2005.

(PRWEB) April 6, 2005

The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 9th annual international WebAward Competition (http://www.2005webaward. org (http://www.2005webaward. org)), the InternetÂs premier award competition that judges website development against an ever increasing Internet standard of excellence and against peer sites within an industry. Employment agencies and employment sections of corporate and organization Websites represent an important category in the WebAward competition, and the Web Marketing Association will again be honoring the Best Employment Web site of 2005. The deadline for entry is June 1, 2005.

ÂEmployment and recruitment Websites are very competitive when it comes to Web development and they can benefit from the independent evaluation of their online efforts that the award judges provide,Â said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. ÂThat is the goal of the WebAward Competition - to provide a forum to recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing some of the most effective websites on the Net today. Winning a WebAward also provides a great opportunity to market your success to the outside world.Â

Here are some of the past WebAwards Best Employment Website winners.

2004 Aegis Therapies

2003 Kelly Services

2002 Kelly Services

2001 Eaton Corporation Recruitment Site

2000 Salary. com

A complete list of past winners and the entry for companies who wish to compete for 2005 honors can be found at http://employment. webaward. org (http://employment. webaward. org)

Web sites are judged on design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, navigation and ease of use. Each WebAward entry is judged against other entries in the category and then against an overall standard of excellence. The Best of Industry WebAward, a handsome plaque with the image of the winning site embossed, will be given in each of the more than 90 industry categories, including non-profit, intranet, education, small business, travel, advertising, transportation, and healthcare. The competitionÂs highest honor, the 2005 WebAward Best of Show, will be given to the one site that the judges believe represents outstanding achievement in Web development. Last yearÂs Best of Show winner was Arc Worldwide (http://www. arcww. com (http://www. arcww. com)) for their work on Behr Paint Interactive. (http://www. behr. com (http://www. behr. com))

The Web Marketing Association will also recognize the interactive agency winning the most awards in the competition with the Top Interactive Agency WebAward. The 2004 Top Agency award was presented to Arnold Worldwide (http://www. arnoldworldwide. com (http://www. arnoldworldwide. com)) for their outstanding achievements in Web site development.

Judging for the WebAwards will take place in July and August, and winners will be announced in September, 2005. Judges will consist of a select group of Internet professionals who have direct experience designing and managing corporate web sites Âincluding members of the media, advertising executives, site designers, content providers and webmasters Â with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web site design and technology. Past Web Marketing Association WebAward competition judges have included top executives from leading corporations, institutions and media organizations such as Ogilvy Interactive, Saatchi & Saatchi, Blattner Brunner, Comedy Central, Sun Microsystems, Refinery, Euro RSCG, EPB Interactive, New York Post Interactive, The Cincinnati Enquirer, J. Walter Thompson, Xerox, Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Modem Media, Answerthink, and Zentropy Partners.

The 2005 WebAwards are sponsored by BURST! Media, PRWeb, BurrelleÂs/Luce, OÂDwyerÂs PR Daily, VentureDirect Worldwide, NewsUSA, Small Army Marketing Services, Perseus Software, Line56 Media, OddCast and AdTools, Inc.

About the Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association is an organization working to create a high standard of excellence for Web site development and marketing on the Internet. Staffed by volunteers, it is made up of Internet marketing, advertising, PR and design professionals who share an interest in improving the quality of advertising, marketing and promotion used to attract visitors to Web sites. Since 1997, the Web Marketing AssociationÂs annual WebAward Competition has been helping interactive professionals promote themselves, their companies, and their best work to the outside world. Now in its ninth year, the WebAward Competition has become the premier award event for Web developers and marketers worldwide.

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Project Velo Racing to Support Youth Cycling

2011-03-31T23:56:00.000-07:00

Project Velo Racing to Support Youth Cycling

Veteran racers form Project Velo Racing, a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to educating and developing young cyclists.

Troy, Ohio (PRWEB) March 9, 2007

The Midwest now has a newly formed, non-profit organization dedicated to educating and developing young cyclists. Project Velo Racing (PVR) was formed by veteran racers April and Mitchell Beckner, of Troy, Ohio and Timothy Beberniss of Centerville, Ohio. PVR is a non-profit 501c3 organization that was founded on the idea that many talented young athletes need more support so that they can develop in the sport of bicycle racing and have the opportunity to reach their full potential. It is currently the only organization of its type in Ohio.

PVR's goal is to present children with information on health, fitness and the sport of cycling, and with opportunities to become involved in the sport at competitive or non-competitive levels. As part of the process, PVR attempts to find talented young boys and girls and help them develop into riders capable of competing at the national or even international level through the operation of a bicycle racing team.

PVR is supported by corporate sponsorship, private donations and foundation grants. Partners include title sponsor OneCall Now, provider of telephone messaging services, Troy Chiropractic, Culver's Restaurants, Meijer, Tifosi Optics, Kenda Tires and the Troy Foundation.

"OneCall Now is pleased to sponsor this bicycle team," said Leib Lurie, CEO of OneCall Now. "Our 20,000 clients represent a cross section of America; schools, churches, synagogues, sports teams and youth groups. We hope, in a small way, that our sponsorship of the team will encourage others to exercise more, and allow the team to do exercise outreach to as many people and particularly youth, as possible."

Project Velo Racing has also partnered with the Lance Armstrong Foundation in the fight against cancer by pledging to donate half of the team's winnings throughout the season to the charity founded by the seven time Tour de France winner.

Beginning in March, PVR's twelve member team will be racing throughout Ohio and beyond almost every weekend. The team's young riders include Allen Morris and his sister Michelle, Justin Anderson (all from Cincinnati, OH), Billy York of Granville, OH, David Hutton of Hamilton, OH, and Alex Kerman of Fort Mitchell, KY.

Anderson, only 18 years of age, has already competed with riders from around the world at the Tour de l'Abidibi in Val d'Or Canada. Fifteen year old Michelle Morris won the bronze medal at the 2006 Cyclocross National Championships. York (age 16) placed 10th at the 2006 Road Jr National Championships. The team has high expectations for the 2007 season.

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WellPoint and National Council on Aging Join Forces to Educate Medicare Eligibles about Available Benefit Programs

2011-03-30T12:35:00.000-07:00

WellPoint and National Council on Aging Join Forces to Educate Medicare Eligibles about Available Benefit Programs

Online screening tool aids older Americans with benefit decision making.

Indianapolis, IN and Washington, DC (PRWEB) November 7, 2007

WellPoint, Inc. (NYSE: WLP) and the National Council on Aging (NCOA) announce a new collaboration to help WellPoint's Medicare members identify federal, state and other community programs for which they may qualify.

WellPoint will provide its Medicare members access to NCOA's BenefitsCheckUp®. BenefitsCheckUp® is the nation's most comprehensive Web-based service that helps individuals, most with limited income and resources, screen for benefits programs (http://www. benefitscheckup. org/about. cfm). BenefitsCheckUp® tracks 1,500 benefits programs throughout all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Since its launch in 2001, BenefitsCheckUp® has screened two million seniors for programs that help pay for health care, prescription drugs, rent, utilities and many other needs.

"We are committed to bringing affordable, quality health care coverage to Medicare eligible beneficiaries," said Susan E. Rawlings, president of WellPoint's Senior Business. "Our association with the National Council on Aging bolsters this commitment. Through this alliance, our Medicare customers will now have direct access to information on a vast array of public and private benefit programs to help address their health and social needs."

For example, through this service people with Medicare and limited means can find out if they qualify for and then apply for the Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy that provides extra help with covering their prescription drug costs. "This new relationship with WellPoint is one of many that NCOA is forming to expand the reach of BenefitsCheckUp®," said Stuart Spector, NCOA's senior vice president of Benefits Access. "We are confident that through this association many more Medicare eligible beneficiaries will gain access to the benefits they need."

"BenefitsCheckUp® is an innovative Web-based service to help Medicare eligible beneficiaries gain information about their benefit choices and other resources so they can manage their health and other important aspects of their lives," said Rawlings.

About WellPoint, Inc.
WellPoint's mission is to improve the lives of the people it serves and the health of its communities. WellPoint, Inc. is the largest health benefits company in terms of commercial membership in the United States. Through its nationwide networks, the company delivers a number of leading health benefit solutions through a broad portfolio of integrated health care plans and related services, along with a wide range of specialty products such as life and disability insurance benefits, pharmacy benefit management, dental, vision, behavioral health benefit services, as well as long term care insurance and flexible spending accounts. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, WellPoint is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association and serves its members as the Blue Cross licensee for California; the Blue Cross and Blue Shield licensee for Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine,
Missouri (excluding 30 counties in the Kansas City area), Nevada, New Hampshire, New York (as Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield in 10 New York City metropolitan and surrounding counties and as Empire Blue Cross or Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield in selected upstate counties only), Ohio, Virginia (excluding the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D. C.), Wisconsin; and through UniCare. Additional information about WellPoint is available at www. wellpoint. com.

About NCOA
The National Council on Aging's mission is to improve the lives of older Americans. NCOA programs help older people remain healthy and independent, find jobs, access benefits programs, and discover meaningful ways to continue contributing to society. A non-profit organization with a national network of more than 14,000 organizations and leaders, NCOA was founded in 1950 and is based in Washington, DC. For more information about NCOA, please visit http://www. NCOA. org (http://www. NCOA. org).

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More of the Right Stuff

2011-03-30T05:25:00.000-07:00

More of the Right Stuff

Nearing their first anniversary, October 6, Blue Spring International continues to expand and provide customers with more of the right stuff in products and guarantees.

OKLAHOMA CITY (PRWEB) September 9, 2005

Nearing their first anniversary, October 6, Blue Spring International continues to expand and provide customers with more of the right stuff in products and guarantees. Within this first year 80 new products have been added to the Blue Spring line and the money back guarantee has been extended to a 60-day guarantee. The guarantee extends across the entire product line which includes Homeopathic Medicines, Nutritional Supplements and quality Salon Products.

Blue Spring International (BSI) stands behind the former Blue Stuff guarantee and as the president Debra Murray reports, "We have a unique product in SuperBLUE that works and meets the needs of our new and repeat customers. Therefore we enjoy a very high rate of customer satisfaction, more than 99% of our customers find SuperBLUE very effective in relieving pain."

Super Blue Stuff is the product most customers are familiar with from the Infomercial that shot the company to #1 for nationwide sales in 2001. It was followed in 2003, with SuperBLUE Pain Relief Cream, an Over-The-Counter (OTC) drug product. Achieving the OTC category merely required one ingredient be increased to meet FDA requirements. The IR-2003-108 ruling by the US Treasury Dept. in September 2003 made provision for OTC products like SuperBLUE, to be paid for with pre-tax dollars through health care flexible spending accounts.

Ms. Murray says, "Every week we receive testimonials from satisfied customers for example, in June, Paula Landers stopped by the office to get some product and said, ‘I was a Vioxx Victim! The summer of 2004 my doctor heard rumors of problems with Vioxx and she took me off the medication. I started using SuperBLUE three times a day and it is the only thing that helps me deal with the pain, it really works.’"

BSI, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is owned and operated by Debra Murray, and is a certified women owned business. With an expanding product line, numerous product distribution channels, strong brand names and a loyal customer base, BSI is viewed as a leading health and wellness company. For more information, visit www. bluestuff. com.

Contact person: Steve Brown, VP of Marketing

(405) 840-7888 ext 242

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Utah Moves Against Tobacco Ill-advised, Says Premium Cigar Association

2011-03-29T06:26:00.000-07:00

Utah Moves Against Tobacco Ill-advised, Says Premium Cigar Association

The efforts of some Utah state legislators to out-do one another in their efforts to ban and tax legal tobacco products work against each other and are going to backfire, says the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association.

Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) February 26, 2010 –

“These kinds of proposals are ill-advised and should be dumped as bad ideas,” according to Chris McCalla, legislative director of the IPCPR which maintains that business owners should be left to decide for themselves to ban or not to ban and that Utah Governor Gary Herbert has promised “no new taxes of any kind.”

“Increased tobacco taxes would bring a burden of higher costs and broken promises to nearly 10 percent of the Utah adult population that smokes, most of whom will simply buy their tobacco online or out of state to avoid paying these new taxes,” according to McCalla.

“Not all tobacco products are the same. Premium cigars and pipes are different from, say, cigarettes in that they are discretionary products enjoyed only occasionally like a fine wine or single-malt scotch. As a result, they should be taxed differently.”

McCalla suggested that the current 35 percent excise tax on tobacco products other than cigarettes could be replaced by a 50 cent tax cap per hand-made cigar. He said such a tax is generating positive results in five other states, including Oregon, Washington, Rhode Island, Iowa and Wisconsin.

The IPCPR is a non-profit organization of more than 2,000 cigar store owners and manufacturers and distributors of premium cigars and pipe tobacco.

McCalla said most IPCPR members are owners of small, mom-and-pop operations that pay taxes and employ local people. Legislated smoking bans, he said, result in lower sales of premium cigars, pipe tobacco and other tobacco products which reduce tax revenues for the state and, more importantly, result in lost jobs and failed businesses.

“The last thing Utah needs is lower tax revenues, lost jobs and closed businesses,” McCalla said.
The public is being scammed by what McCalla called “neo-prohibitionists and tobaccophiles hell-bent on spreading lies to build their own power.”

“The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, for example, has established safe levels of tobacco smoke and those levels are up to 25,000 higher than normally found in any bar or restaurant,” McCalla pointed out.

Instead, McCalla suggested that the free market continue to set its own rules by having business owners decide whether or not their establishments should be smoke-free.

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Ceridian LifeWorks to Support Psychological Health Services for the National Guard

2011-03-25T15:15:00.000-07:00

Ceridian LifeWorks to Support Psychological Health Services for the National Guard

Program will support psychological health services for the 600,000 National Guard members and their families throughout the U. S. and its territories

Minneapolis (PRWEB) October 22, 2008

Ceridian LifeWorks, a leading provider of behavioral health services to commercial, government and military organizations, announced that the company, in a teaming agreement with Zeitgeist Wellness Group, was awarded a contract to support psychological health services for the 600,000 National Guard members and their families throughout the U. S. and its territories in the Pacific Islands, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The contract became effective on September 18.

Ceridian LifeWorks and Zeitgeist Wellness Group will provide coordinated psychological and optional health services to support the National Guard Bureau’s vision to be relevant, reliable, ready and accessible. With National Guard members geographically dispersed and seldom within the catchment area of military treatment facilities, this new program will address the unique challenges. Services will include assessment, direct 24/7/365 telephone access to Directors of Psychological Health, mental health resource identification and referral, communication of applicable benefits and other counseling services within state/territory and military framework. Ceridian LifeWorks will also provide case management services, follow-up services, commander consultation services and training, guard member orientation, wellness education and critical incident management services.

“We are honored to support the National Guard vision, and we understand that this program is one of the proposed solutions to the findings in the Department of Defense Task Force on Mental Health, June 2007 Report,” said Cherie Zadlo, Vice President, Ceridian LifeWorks Military Programs. “With experience providing the Department of Defense’s Military OneSource program and the Joint Family Support Assistance Program consultants, Ceridian LifeWorks will be able to draw on our extensive experience serving the military members and their families.”

Ceridian LifeWorks will work with other National Guard joint programs, such as Transition Assistant Advisors already in J1 Offices, Wounded Warrior Program, Family Support Centers, TRICARE, Veterans Administration and Yellow Ribbon Program, to provide seamless support for all National Guard members. Since 2003, Ceridian LifeWorks has provided similar services to the Department of Defense’s Military OneSource (MOS). MOS currently serves 2.8 million active duty, National Guard and Reserve Service members and their families.

About the National Guard Bureau’s Psychological Health Services
The National Guard Bureau’s Psychological Health Services (PHS) is a comprehensive service designed to assist in all efforts to resolve a continuum of mental health concerns from mild adjustment disorders to more severe conditions such as traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. Overall goals of PHS include:
Providing high quality services that are National Guard member specific, friendly and comprehensive, while increasing state/territory utilization rates to promote National Guard member readiness. Assisting program managers and supervisors to improve National Guard member’s readjustment to civilian life by managing professional services and/or overseeing an individual’s mental health needs. Providing consultation and support to help address organizational and individual health care situations that have a detrimental effect on National Guard member’s reintegration to civilian life. Offering consultative guidance and support to state and territory National Guard senior management on state specific mental health needs based on Guard member demographics and mental health status. Providing National Guard oriented mental health training throughout the full spectrum of the deployment cycle.

About Zeitgeist Wellness Group
Zeitgeist is a full service counseling practice offering individual, couple, family and group counseling. Zeitgeist also offers group sessions dealing with issues such as chemical dependency/substance abuse, child molestation, adultery and depression in men, women and children. Other services include neuro-feedback, nutrition, and massage. Zeitgeist Wellness Group is a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Women Owned Business and a HUB certified organization.

About Ceridian
Ceridian is a global business services organization that offers a comprehensive range of innovative solutions. From human resources and benefits to accredited employee assistance, work-life and health and productivity services, Ceridian helps organizations maximize their human, financial and technology resources. As a leader is payroll outsourcing, gift cards and controlled spending, Ceridian is also a driving force is payment innovation. Whether partnering to improve employee productivity, save money or minimize financial risks, Ceridian's business is to help organizations stay focused on their business. For more information about Ceridian’s comprehensive array of human resource solutions, visit www. ceridian. com or call 800-729-7655.

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WebSiteMarketingPlan. com Releases Workbook for Completing 2007 Marketing Plan

2011-03-16T14:07:00.000-07:00

WebSiteMarketingPlan. com Releases Workbook for Completing 2007 Marketing Plan

WebSiteMarketingPlan. com releases a new workbook to help small businesses get through 2007 marketing planning and helps those in need of marketing ideas decide which programs to include in their marketing plans.

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) December 18, 2006

WebSiteMarketingPlan. com has released a new marketing plan (http://www. websitemarketingplan. com) workbook to help small businesses get through 2007 marketing planning and helps those in need of marketing ideas decide which programs to include in their marketing plans. "Small business managers and owners wear many hats. Consequently, budgeting and planning may get pushed to the proverbial last minute and -- as 2007 approaches -- many are behind when it comes to finishing business and marketing plans," says site publisher Bobette Kyle. "Having a marketing plan in some form is critical to business health. The Website offers many tips and tools to help those people complete their planning and execute programs in the marketing plan," including the new marketing plan workbook and sample marketing plans.

The focus is on making planning easier by helping small business people decide upon and find resources that are right for their specific situations. Much of the small business marketing information is provided at no cost, like Kyle's "50+ Online Marketing Techniques" and the planning workbook. Articles and other planning resources are featured on the site as well, including marketing plan software and books.

Kyle, now an independent business owner, began thinking about the availability of small business marketing advice and planning resources several years ago while Vice President of Marketing for a small business. "It can be extremely difficult for entrepreneurs and small business managers to juggle day-to-day marketing and operations activities. With added planning responsibilities in the fourth quarter -- which often spill into January -- small business people tend to be on the lookout for marketing tips and resources to make their jobs easier." This need originally spawned the www. WebSiteMarketingPlan. com Website and was inspiration for the new marketing plan workbook.

About WebSiteMarketingPlan. com

This marketing planning and Website promotion information Website is published by Web Marketing Place LLC (http://www. WebMarketingPlace. com). The site provides articles and resources to help small and medium businesses with planning and execution. Topics covered include marketing planning, general marketing & management, marketing techniques, Internet marketing, ecommerce, public relations, search engine optimization, small business information, and business planning.

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DuPont Unveils New Strategy to Expand its Seed Business

2011-03-14T10:28:00.000-07:00

DuPont Unveils New Strategy to Expand its Seed Business

Pioneer Hi-Bred Partners with Seed Companies to Introduce New Products, Brands.

Chicago, IL (Vocus) December 11, 2008

DuPont business Pioneer Hi-Bred today unveiled a new business strategy to bring its seed genetics to more acres around the world through a network of partnerships and new brands.

The strategy, called PROaccess℠ business strategy, announced during the American Seed Trade Association’s annual conference, will increase Pioneer global seed market reach through co-brands, second brands and investments. In the United States alone, this strategy will allow Pioneer to have access to distribution systems that cover an additional 5 percent of corn acres.

“PROaccess℠ adds to the momentum we have been building in the Pioneer business,” said Paul Schickler, Pioneer president and DuPont vice president and general manager.

“For more than 80 years, our goal has been to increase the productivity and profitability of Pioneer customers,” he continued. “PROaccess℠ expands upon that mission by making available our unique, elite seed genetics to help our partners around the world expand their selection of high-performing products and increase their customers’ yields and income.”

Through the PROaccess℠ business strategy, Pioneer will develop customized business agreements with independent seed companies to address their specific needs.

“We know that the seed business is not one-size-fits-all. Each company has its own needs,” Schickler said. “That’s why we have built flexibility into this strategy by customizing the agreements to fit the individual needs of each company.”

Pioneer will manage the PROaccess℠ business strategy relationships separate from its Pioneer brand. The seed marketed and distributed by these companies will be unique and not available from Pioneer sales reps.

“The PROaccess℠ brands are being represented by companies with rich heritages and successful distribution systems,” Schickler said. “Through the partnership with us, they are strengthening their ability to offer farmers a diverse line of genetics and product choices.”

PROaccess℠ business strategy agreements have been established in Brazil, Mexico, South Africa and the United States. Pioneer plans to continue expanding the number of partners and acres through the PROaccess℠ business strategy.

Within the United States, PROaccess℠ business strategy includes agreements with leading independent seed companies, encompassing nearly 20 key corn and soybean states. These distribution agreements enable the launch of new corn and soybean products not currently available to farmers. These U. S. co-brands are owned by Pioneer Hi-Bred and include genetics from Pioneer; however, each seed company has exclusive marketing and distribution rights.

In the United States, Pioneer has distribution agreements with several companies, including:
AgVenture, Kentland, Ind., distributors of VPMaxx™ brand corn hybrids and soybean varieties. Doebler's Pennsylvania Hybrids, Inc., Jersey Shore, Pa., distributors of RPM™ brand corn hybrids. Hoegemeyer Hybrids, Hooper, Neb., distributor of HPT™ corn hybrids and soybean varieties. NuTech Seed, Ames, Iowa, distributor of G2™ Genetics brand corn hybrids and soybean varieties. Seed Consultants, Inc., Washington Court House, Ohio, distributor of Supreme EX™ brand corn hybrids and soybean varieties.

Additionally, Pioneer announced in May 2008 it acquired the Curry™ Seed brand name and will continue to sell corn and introduce soybean seed.

GreenLeaf Genetics, LLC, (GLG) was an early step in Pioneer’s business strategy. GLG, a 50/50 joint venture formed in April 2006 by DuPont and Syngenta, continues to provide expanded options to U. S. and Canadian farmers through broader access to both companies' proprietary corn and soybean genetics and biotechnology traits.
Outside the United States, Pioneer has the following agreements in place:

BioGene™, Brazil, Pioneer’s second-brand of seed corn hybrids. Agricol, South Africa, distributor of IMPAK™ brand corn hybrids. Ducor, Mexico, a DuPont joint venture and distributor of Ducor® brand corn and sorghum hybrids.

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 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.

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Sabre Sciences Launches Sales of New Natural Bio-Identical Endocrine Support Crèmes for Menopause, PMS and Stress on Walgreens. com

2011-03-14T01:46:00.000-07:00

Sabre Sciences Launches Sales of New Natural Bio-Identical Endocrine Support Crèmes for Menopause, PMS and Stress on Walgreens. com

Natural Bio-Identical menopause, PMS and stress solutions by Sabre Sciences are now available for purchase online at www. Walgreens. com. Hot Flash Free(TM), PMS Free(TM) and Stress Free(TM) are cutting edge endocrine support formulas designed to promote natural balance, and provide long-term results, not just temporary relief.

Carlsbad, CA (PRWEB) February 23, 2006

Sabre Sciences, Inc., a leader in endocrine research and development, announced today that their new Hot Flash Free™, PMS Free™ and Stress Free™ natural bio-identical women’s and men’s endocrine support crèmes for menopause, PMS and stress, are now available for purchase online at Walgreens. com.

“Our bio-identical formulas are unlike any other menopause, PMS or stress products currently on the market,” said Victor Salerno, President of Sabre Sciences, Inc. “These products finally give women and men a natural and comprehensive balancing solution that provides long term results and not just temporary relief.”

Hot Flash Free™ and PMS Free™ provide the much needed stress support, which Salerno says almost all other menopause and PMS products are lacking. According to Sabre’s research, and what most women don’t realize, is that stress is at the root of literally all menopause and PMS related problems. Whether it’s hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia, anxiety or lost libido, the long-term effects of emotional, mental and physical stress plays a major role. By using the proper ingredients to help support fatigue caused by years of stress, Sabre Sciences has created true balancing solutions that tackle the cause, and not just the effects.

“Thousands of doctors, health practitioners and wellness clinics nationwide have had tremendous success using our products over the past seven years. Once we took a harder look at the OTC menopause, PMS and stress support products that were available, we realized the main cause of most hormone related health problems (stress) was being completely overlooked, and not being properly addressed in the marketplace,” Salerno continued. “And with the high stress lifestyles most women and men are living today, it’s only a matter of time before it starts to take a toll on them physically. Now a safe, effective and reliable solution is available.”

Sabre Sciences has combined its proprietary rapid absorption technology with safe quantities and combinations of USP grade bio-identical ingredients, antioxidants, vitamins, herbs and amino acids to create Hot Flash Free™, PMS Free™ and Stress Free™. All are available in 2oz. tubes, and provide a 1-2 month supply depending on the severity of the hormone and/or stress related problem.

About Sabre Sciences:

Sabre Sciences is an innovative endocrinology lab that combines over forty years of clinical laboratory and research expertise with thirty years of hormonal balancing experience utilizing transdermal protocols. Since its inception in 1999, Sabre has been dedicated to advances in endocrine research, developing some of the most comprehensive salivary hormone testing protocols, and consistently introducing products with cutting edge technology for personal daily use. Sabre Sciences is the first company to combine evidence-based technology with targeted supplementation, to create safe and effective stress and hormone balancing solutions. If you are interested in finding out more about Sabre Sciences and its products and services, please contact Greg Haap at 888-490-7300 or greg@sabresciences. com.

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WINBC Announces Call for Entries for Wireless Innovation Contest 2006

2011-03-11T12:51:00.000-08:00

WINBC Announces Call for Entries for Wireless Innovation Contest 2006

Contest open to North American wireless developers.

Vancouver, BC, (PRWEB) November 21, 2005

The Wireless Innovation Network of BC (WINBC), along with its key sponsors TELUS Mobility, Lucent Technologies and Nokia announced today that it is accepting entries for the third annual Wireless Innovation Contest 2006 (WIC’06).

The contest will recognize organizations and innovators whose wireless deployments are already making a difference or have the opportunity to change the way we do things, benefiting our communities and generating profits.

“WIC’06 focuses on accelerating wireless adoption and new economic opportunities,” says Sang Mah, producer of WIC’06 and President of WINBC. “We’re presenting companies, organizations and innovators with an opportunity to showcase how leading-edge wireless solutions are helping to improve efficiencies, enhance processes and connect people.”

The contest is open to Canadian and American wireless developers and solution providers that have deployed a wireless solution in one of six categories:

· Taking Care of Business:

O Public Sector: a solution that showcases new processes or models, improves productivity and/or saves money in the public service (utilities, health, government, fire or police services).

O Private Sector: a solution that showcases new processes or models, improves productivity or facilitates commerce in the private sector.

· Taking Care of Yourself:

O Home & Entertainment: a solution that entertains or facilitates life at home.

O Sports & Recreation: a solution that showcases wireless in a sport, recreation, fitness or wellness setting.

· Taking Care of the Community:

O Community & Citizenship: a solution that helps raise the bar for the disenfranchised (disabled, elderly, illiterate, immigrants, non-profits).

· Student:

O Students submit in any category but are judged against other student entries.

WIC’06 entrants will be expected to show a proven return on investment for their deployment of wireless technologies in one of the above categories. Interested parties are invited to visit www. winbc. org/contest (http://www. winbc. org/contest) to enter.

A panel of independent judges will examine, evaluate and choose a winner and runner-up in each WIC’06 category. A benefit valued at $100,000, WIC’06 winners are rewarded with targeted exposure in media and at trade shows, inclusion in a special case study publication, and a one-hour mentor session with the panel of judges during the 2006 CTIA Wireless show.

The WIC’06 awards will be announced April 5, 2006 in Las Vegas during the CTIA Wireless show. Descriptions of the winning projects, their objectives and their accomplishments will be posted in a case study booklet in print and online.

About WINBC

WINBC (Wireless Innovation Network Society of BC) is the producer of WIC 05. WINBC is the focal point for wireless in BC and a leading industry association in Canada. British Columbia has a 25-year history of successful wireless design and innovation and has grown to over 225 wireless companies in all areas of the wireless value chain from infrastructure and devices to enabling software, enterprise applications, games and peer-to-peer solutions. Companies include Sierra Wireless, Nokia, Digital Dispatch, Colligo, Air Games and others. To find your wireless partner go to: www. winbc. org. To see if you are eligible for the contest go to www. winbc. org/contest (http://www. winbc. org/contest).

About TELUS Mobility

TELUS Mobility provides its 4.3 million clients across Canada with a full suite of wireless voice, Internet and data services through its PCS and Mike digital wireless networks. For more about TELUS Mobility products, please visit telusmobility. com.

TELUS (TSX: T, T. NV; NYSE: TU) is a national telecommunications company with annual revenue of more than $8.0 billion, 4.7 million network access lines and 4.3 million wireless clients. The company provides subscribers with a full range of telecommunications products and services including data, voice and wireless services across Canada, utilizing next generation Internet-based technologies. For more information, please visit telus. com.

About Nokia

Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia is dedicated to enhancing people's lives and productivity by providing easy-to-use and secure products like mobile phones, and solutions for imaging, games, media, mobile network operators and businesses. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on five major exchanges. To learn more about Nokia, please visit www. nokia. ca.

About Lucent Technologies

Lucent Technologies designs and delivers the systems, services and software that drive next-generation communications networks. Backed by Bell Labs research and development, Lucent uses its strengths in mobility, optical, software, data and voice networking technologies, as well as services, to create new revenue-generating opportunities for its customers, while enabling them to quickly deploy and better manage their networks. Lucent's customer base includes communications service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide. For more information on Lucent Technologies, which has headquarters in Murray Hill, N. J., USA, visit www. lucent. com.

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Barbers International Premieres as Global Resource For Barbering and Men's Grooming

2011-03-11T02:11:00.000-08:00

Barbers International Premieres as Global Resource For Barbering and Men's Grooming

Barbers International serves as an important channel to barbers, shops, schools, suppliers, and manufacturers who want to reach men of distinction who demand quality services.

New York, NY (PRWEB) August 21, 2006 -–

Barbers International (BI), the leading source for barber education and men’s grooming, will host the first global conference for barbers October 14-16, 2006 at The Orleans Hotel and Casino, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, Nevada; (www. barbersinternational. com).

“Barbershops with style or male-themed salons” are part of a national trend toward men’s interest in specialized grooming services, according to the Los Angeles Times (www. latimes. com, August 16, 2006). Many barbershops now feature straight-razor shaves, skin care, hair replacement, manicures / pedicures and massages – in addition to traditional and trendy haircuts. Many “male-themed salons,” complete with major league sports on plasma screens, chessboards, and shoe shine services, are located in metropolitan and suburban areas throughout the country and the numbers are growing!

BI Executive Director Don Fagan says, “We are educating barbers about exciting business expansion and customer service opportunities that exist in support of this trend. And, Barbers International serves as an important channel to barbers, shops, schools, suppliers, and manufacturers who want to reach these men of distinction who demand quality services.” BI estimates there are approximately 230,000 licensed barbers, 100,000 barbershops and 700 barber schools in the U. S.; overseas, 500,000 licensed barbers and 450,000 shops. All represent a portion of the $45 billion hair-care and grooming services industry that includes the barber industry and professional salons. Neighborhood barbershops remain fixtures in American cities, contributing to the economic security of entrepreneurs who own them – and the communities they serve. Historically an important gathering place for men, barbershops are symbols of contemporary pop culture, and are regularly featured in advertisements, movies and on TV.

To join Barbers International and register for the conference, visit www. barbersinternational. com or call 866-698-6463; reduced rates available until August 31, 2006. BI membership is open to barbers, educators, barber students and hair professionals; sponsor/presenter opportunities are still available. The conference will

Feature: Ask the Experts Panels, Haircutting and Shaving Workshops; Marketing Your Shop – What Works and What Doesn’t; Hair Loss in Depth; Preparing Students for State Board Written & Practical Exams and Legislative Information; Men’s Health and Health Insurance for Barbers and other cutting-edge topics. Conference registration and BI research indicates:

> Worldwide increase in barber school attendance;

> Increased volume of hair and skin care products being marketed directly to men;

> Growing number of cosmetologists who seek barber training to enhance their skills and abilities to serve the male client;

> Barbers have a much lower turnover rate than cosmetologists.

Founding sponsors of BI include Milady, an imprint of Thomson Delmar Learning, the leading publisher of barbering textbooks and materials and The Prostate Net, a men’s health education organization; Revivogen® Hair Loss Solution is a platinum sponsor. BarberBenefits. com, a nationwide major medical health plan, is a partner; and BI has support from trade organizations such as the National Association of Barber Boards of America (NABBA), which represents state barber boards throughout the U. S. The BI board of advisors includes a distinguished roster of industry talent, barber educators and even a “barber advocate” who uses his barbershop to promote men’s wellness campaigns.

Barbers International, Incorporated

Corporate Address: 2708 Pine Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923

Www. barbersinternational. com

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Be Safe and Green this Holiday Season -- Greenhome. com Offers Advice and Environmentally Safe Holiday Gifts

2011-03-10T07:54:00.000-08:00

Be Safe and Green this Holiday Season -- Greenhome. com Offers Advice and Environmentally Safe Holiday Gifts

Environmental safety expert and Green Home founder Lawrence Comras offers important advice on selecting non-toxic Christmas presents for your kids. He identifies the key dangers, how to look out for them, and offers suggestions for alternative, safe and eco-friendly, gifts.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) December 13, 2006

GreenHome. com (www. greenhome. com), the online superstore for all environmentally friendly products and services, recommends that as children make their Christmas wish lists for toys, "Santa" provides eco-friendly presents this holiday season.

"Every year, over 5,000 new toys enter the market place, with over 150,000 different kinds of toys for sale in approximately one million stores this holiday season," says environmental safety expert and Green Home founder Lawrence Comras. "Despite efforts that manufactures and safety inspectors make, many toys escape inspection. However, parents, relatives and other adults can check every new toy a child may receive for possible hazards," Comras adds.

Comras suggests avoiding plastic in purchasing, and giving non-toxic and safe toys to the infants, children and teenagers on your holiday gift list this year. Avoiding plastic is the main way to avoid risking your children's health. Look for toys made from traditional and eco-friendly materials like wood, cloth, clay ceramic and metal, many of which are for sale on Greenhome. com.

Plastic toys are almost always made of poly vinyl chloride (PVC). PVC is cheap and easy to make and as a result, is one of the most widespread ingredients in toy manufacture. PVC is commonly used in teethers and soft squeeze toys for young children, beach balls, bath toys, dolls and other products, such as knapsacks, raincoats, and umbrellas.

Why is PVC bad? PVC has dangerous chemicals that can leak out, get swallowed by babies and enter their bloodstream. PVC is made softer and more flexible by the addition of 'softeners'. These are not chemically bound to PVC and float around, ready to be ingested by chewing children.

PVC often uses softeners, called phthalaltes, which are known to cause damage to the kidneys, as well as the liver and sex organs. Testing has shown that some children's teething and other toys contain up to 40 per cent phthalates. Bottom line: Be safe. Look for non-plastic toys for your children that may still be of chewing age.

Lego, IKEA and Nike have pledged to make all of their products PVC-free. Mattel, Hasbro and Disney are yet to do so. A move by the European Union to impose a temporary ban was scuttled by the powerful American toys lobby, which has also prevented their own government from doing anything concrete.

The story doesn't end here. There are more ways in which a toy can slowly harm your child's health. Scientists have also found that toys have dangerous levels of lead and cadmium in them. A child doesn't have to chew on a toy for it to be harmful. Lick it. Suck it. Or even inhale it, and damage can be done. Lead causes damage to the nervous system and brain. Cadmium on the other hand may even cause cancer.

Green Home's suggestions to avoid PVC and lead include:

Choose carefully. Look for good design and quality construction in all toys you buy. The more disposable the toy, the more likely it's toxic.

Be a label reader. Look for safety information such as "Not recommended for children under 3 years of age," or "non-toxic" on toys likely to end up in children's mouths, or "washable/hygienic materials" on stuffed toys and dolls.

Look for the UL (Underwriters Laboratories) seal on electrical toys. It indicates the electrical parts have been tested for safety. But remember, almost all electrical cords sold in the US contain lead, and chewing on these cords is dangerous not only due to risks of electrocution, but risks of lead poisoning.

This year, Green Home has increased its product offerings to include thousands of eco-conscious holiday gifts. Green Home offers visitors a huge variety of stylish and useful presents, from LED holiday lights to organic cotton bedding, towels, and clothing, to sustainably made wooden toys. And because Green Home certifies each product's environmental claims, shoppers can be sure that the products are not only attractive and high quality, but also meet rigorous environmental, or green standards.

A selection of Green Home's holiday gift offerings for children include:

dolls made from soysilk, a super-soft by-product of soybeans; games that teach about the rainforest made from all-recycled materials; inexpensive organic cotton stuffed animals and toys; non-toxic art supplies; and a wide selection of organic cotton clothing for kids.

Gifts for adults include:

colorful wall clocks made from reused plastic bottles stylish-looking composter that fits in your kitchen designer-made solar charger for laptops and cell phones hemp clothing, travel accessories, and shower curtains plush bright white spa bathrobe from 100% organic cotton gorgeous recycled glass champagne flutes all-natural rubber yoga mats

Green Home has thousands of other gifts, too. There are even 'green' pet accessories.

"If you really want to show somebody you love them, get them a healthy, sustainable, non-toxic product - one that protects their own personal environment. That's the Green Home for the Holidays concept," said Green Home founder Comras. "There are high quality, inexpensive green alternatives for any product we use daily, and Green Home offers just about all of them under one roof."

About Green Home

Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, Green Home is a privately held company whose Web site targets consumers interested in ecologically sound products and a healthy home environment. The Web site can be accessed at www. greenhome. com. Currently, the site offers products in more than 150 categories. Local green services, from energy usage monitoring to finding a local recycling center are also available by entering a ZIP code. The site also features useful information and articles written by some of the country's leading authors and experts in the areas of healthy and environmental living. For more information call 1-877-282-6400 or visit on-line at www. greenhome. com.

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Must-Have Lawn Care Equipment Solves Yard Problems, Reports AllAboutLawns. com

2011-03-07T19:24:00.000-08:00

Must-Have Lawn Care Equipment Solves Yard Problems, Reports AllAboutLawns. com

Springtime brings homeowners fresh challenges in establishing or maintaining a healthy lawn, reports AllAboutLawns. com. In a timely article, AllAboutLawns. com columnist Kelly Richardson advises homeowners that must-have lawn care equipment can help fight weeds, thatch and common root disease.

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) March 5, 2007

With spring weather, homeowners begin to see the emergence of new lawn problems and need the right equipment to battle thatch, molds, crabgrass and root disease, reports AllAboutLawns. com, a comprehensive lawn and yard care resource. In his column, "Lawn Care Equipment to Repair and Restore," AllAboutLawns. com columnist Kelly Richardson describes vital equipment that is relatively inexpensive to own or can be rented from a lawn-care or home garden shop.

Richardson writes, "Taking action with special lawn equipment not only improves your lawn's chances of recovery, it also decreases the amount of work you will have to dedicate to the job." Keeping lawn mowers and mower parts in sound working order is essential, but Richardson adds that homeowners can save additional effort and money by avoiding lawn problems before they occur by owning or renting aeration and seeding equipment or by calling in a lawn care expert that knows how to use them.

The article "Lawn Care Equipment to Repair and Restore" details the specific problems homeowners face each spring in establishing or repairing a lawn when they over-water, over-mow or over-fertilize their grass (http://www. allaboutlawns. com/lawn-maintenance-care/planting-and-repair/lawn-care-equipment-to-repair-and-restore. php (http://www. allaboutlawns. com/lawn-maintenance-care/planting-and-repair/lawn-care-equipment-to-repair-and-restore. php)).

Fundamental equipment helps prevent common lawn ailments and saves countless hours of garden labor, Richardson says. These tools include spikers, vertical mowers and silt-seeders. Spikers and vertical mowers help aerate the soil and de-thatch the lawn, combating common root diseases and thinning spots on the lawn. A silt seeder can save valuable time in opening up the grass and planting fresh seed for homeowners who are planting, restoring or re-establishing a lawn (http://www. allaboutlawns. com/lawn-maintenance-care/planting-and-repair/lawn-care-equipment-to-repair-and-restore. php (http://www. allaboutlawns. com/lawn-maintenance-care/planting-and-repair/lawn-care-equipment-to-repair-and-restore. php)).

The University of Illinois Extension reports that core aerification using spikers, core aerifiers, and vertical mowers can add precious top dressing as well as thin out thatch that interferes with the lawn's absorption of critical nutrients and often damages roots. Slit-seeders, the Extention adds, apply seed at a metered, uniform rate, saving homeowners labor as well as seed money.

"Lawn aeration is the secret weapon in making your lawn healthy," advises lawn care expert Bob Formisano in his About: Home Repair column. "Oxygen gets to the roots and the soil allowing it to 'breathe'; organic fertilizers and nutrients get access to the root system; and water is able to better soak the soil and reach the root system."

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

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The Three Golden Rules of Fat Loss

2011-03-06T02:03:00.000-08:00

The Three Golden Rules of Fat Loss

When it comes to dropping fat, there are a handful of proven, time-tested principles that can help you achieve your goals. HereÂs a quick review of the three Golden Rules of Fat Loss.

(PRWEB) November 20, 2003

The Three Golden Rules of Fat Loss

Bob Myhal

When it comes to dropping fat, there are a handful of proven, time-tested principles that can help you achieve your goals. HereÂs a quick review of the three Golden Rules of Fat Loss.

Golden Rule #1: Thou Shall Cut the Carbs

Despite all the silly hype about fat consumption, when it comes to most peopleÂs diets, the real key to dropping excess fat stores and getting leaner is to lower carbohydrate intake while raising the intake of lean sources of quality protein.

If you're looking to drop your body fat, start by cutting your carbohydrate intake in half. YouÂll find this difficult to do, but itÂs extremely effective. At the same time raise your protein intake by 25 to 50 percent.

To simplify, eat less bread, pasta, cereal, rice, and products made with any type of sugar. Eat more egg whites, non-fat dairy, skinless chicken and turkey breast, lean beef, and other sources of quality lean protein.

Golden Rule #2: Thou Shall Eat Small, Frequent Meals

Boost your metabolism by eating small, frequent, evenly spaced meals throughout the day. Shoot for having each meal well-balanced and roughly the same size in terms of calories.

At a minimum eat 4 meals per day. . . 5 or 6 is even better. The absolute worst thing you can do if you're trying to drop fat is overeat at one single meal. Our bodies are extremely good at storing excess calories as fat.

In simple terms, you need to avoid having one or two large meals per day. The best way to do this is to be diligent about eating those small frequent meals throughout the day.

Of course, what many people do is starve themselves at work all day and go home to a huge dinner. You'll never drop fat this way.

If youÂre eating right with frequent, small meals, then you should never feel extremely hungry and never feel totally stuffed, holidays and/or every other weekend excluded!

Golden Rule #3: Thou Shall Motivate Thyself

If you want to continue to make progress on a fat reduction program, then youÂll need to keep yourself motivated.

Be sure you have your target goals clearly in mind and focus on reaching your goals in a sensible, practical, but highly-committed manner.

Remember that fat loss is not brain-surgery, but staying fully focused and committed to your goals will help make dropping that excess fat a reality.

Good Luck!

Bob Myhal is the Co-founder of MuscleMaster. com, Inc. and the author of the Ultimate Muscle Mass Training Program, the Anabolic Nutrition Program, and hundreds of articles on bodybuilding, health, fitness, and nutrition. A regular guest on health and fitness radio and television, Bob's innovative techniques and programs have helped thousands of people achieve their fitness and physique goals.

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Build Your Own Insurance Business with InsureAmerica

2011-03-04T21:06:00.000-08:00

Build Your Own Insurance Business with InsureAmerica

InsureAmerica Management Company announces the launch of a new interactive recruiting website.

(PRWEB) August 9, 2005

Dallas-based InsureAmerica Management Company has released a new Internet site, http://www. byoib. com, to aid in recruitment of nationwide health insurance agents. Complete with commission examples, earnings potential breakdowns and an income potential calculator, interested health insurance agents can get a good look at the opportunity InsureAmerica has to offer.

The new website is part of the companyÂs aggressive growth and expansion plan to further extend its national reach.

ÂWe know we have a business opportunity and a system that health insurance agents and agency owners can be successful with. We just needed an avenue to express this,Â states Dan Roberts, Vice President, Sales and Marketing. ÂThe days of simple newspaper ads are a thing of the past. People want more information and want to know what you can do for them. This is what our recruiting site is aboutÂthe agents and what we can do to make them successful.Â

The website address, http://www. byoib. com, comes from the acronym of the phrase Build Your Own Insurance Business, which is the recurring theme of the website. InsureAmerica isnÂt about selling health insurance. ItÂs goal is to also help others grow their own businesses.

ÂSelling health insurance and running your own insurance office is a daunting task and at times agents can feel like they are all alone. Through this website we want to convey to potential agents that we are here to help them and that they are not successful because of us, but that we are successful because of them. We have people in our group that have built very lucrative businesses and enjoy helping others do the same,Â says Dan Roberts, Vice President, Sales and Marketing.

In addition to being able to see commissions and earnings information, potential agents can find out more about the products that InsureAmerica represents, the in-house lead program and company background.

About InsureAmerica

Headquartered in Dallas, TX, InsureAmerica has been providing individuals and small businesses with quality health insurance for 17 years. The company has a nationwide presence with agents in 30 states. Insurance of America offers health insurance, life insurance and health savings accounts, among other products. All products are provided by A-rated or better carriers and endorsed by the National Business Association.

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Top Pet Fitness and Weight Loss Products of 2010

2011-03-02T02:31:00.000-08:00

Top Pet Fitness and Weight Loss Products of 2010

Half of the nearly 171 million dogs and cats in the US are now overweight. The pet industry is helping combat the pet obesity epidemic by developing innovative and effective exercise and weight loss products. Once again the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention is proud to announce its annual Top Pet Fitness and Weight Loss Products for 2010. If you’re looking to give your pet a healthy gift this holiday season, consider these offerings.

Calabash, NC (PRWEB) December 2, 2010

Half of the nearly 171 million dogs and cats in the US are now overweight. The pet industry is helping combat the pet obesity epidemic by developing innovative and effective exercise and weight loss products. Once again the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) is proud to announce its annual Top Pet Fitness and Weight Loss Products for 2010. If you’re looking to give your pet a healthy gift this holiday season, consider these offerings.

Harnesses and Leashes

“Exercise is critical to keeping your pet fit and healthy,” states Dr. Ernie Ward, Founder and President of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention and lead product researcher. “A comfortable leash and harness system is a must for exercising with your dog.”

Canicross Belt – Canadog

What is canicross, you ask? Our testers were scratching their heads at first, too. Imagine trail running while being pulled by your dog and you’re pretty close. “While canicross has been popular in Europe for the past 20 years, our dog tester’s lack of familiarity with the sport didn’t deter them from loving this walking belt.” observes Dr. Ward. “The fact that you leash up your dog (or dogs) to the waist belt keeps your hands free for a wide variety of exercises and or sports.” comments Melissa Morrison, trainer with Fur Fitness in Upland, California. The belt comes complete with a snug bottle holder and a pouch perfect for a cell phone, keys, and or sanitary bags. An optional collapsible water bowl is recommended for longer treks. Morrison sums it up, “This is a product that could change someone’s life. It makes one want out of their sedentary lifestyle and get outside to be active with your companion.”

Website: http://www. canadog. ca/product;cat,14;item,22;Belts-Canicross-Belt#

Tru-Fit Smart Harness - Kurgo

“We’re always on the lookout for everyday accessories that have multiple uses. This is a not only a great walking harness for your dog, but also a car restraint device.” notes Dr. Ward. Testers liked that they could easily slip on the harness and attach it to their existing seatbelts for a quick trip to the park.

Website: http://www. kurgostore. com/products/Tru%252dFit-Smart-Harness. html

Wacky Walk’R

“The Wacky Walk’r is a bonafide eye-catcher; with its bright colors and unique blend of standard, sturdy leash material that seamlessly connects to the more prominent “wacky” or “stretchy” part of this connector.” says Melissa Morrison. The “wacky” Morrison is referring to is a length of rubber tubing that stretches if/when your dog pulls on the leash. “I’d much rather people teach their dog to walk without pulling; however, squirrels happen. This leash is great for taking the stress out of those occasional lunges.” responds Ward.

Website: https://wackywalkr. websitesource. net/#

Toys

“Play is an important part of keeping pets physically and mentally healthy,” emphasizes Ward. “While there is no substitute for one-on-one interaction, we’ve found some toys that can ramp up the fun for everyone.”

Wood Chuck with Orbee-Tuff RecycleBall – Planet Dog

“This year we were looking for environmentally-conscious products,” reveals tester Joanne Shumbo. “As the proud mama of two active rescues, this is exactly the type of toy we were looking for.” Throw after throw, the all-natural chucker allowed even the most petite dog owner to throw a ball long distances. The wood chuck is made of durable bamboo and reused cork scraps while the ball is made from “regrinded” rubber that normally would be discarded.

Website: http://www. planetdog. com/ProductInfo. aspx? productid=10980000

Go get it! – Petmate

“We’ve tested many ball launchers. What makes this product innovative is that it collapses for easy storage.” explains Dr. Ward. The 24” Go get it! uses regular tennis balls and shrinks to less than 10” for easy carrying. “I’ve got one stowed in my glove box for impromptu fetch sessions.” says Ward.

Website: http://www. petmate. com/go-get-it

Sway – FroliCat

“Cat owners never tire of watching cats bat things around,” jokes Joanne Shumbo. “This new toy does just that – and only that.” Made by the same folks that brought us Dr. Ward’s favorite cat exercise device of 2009, Sway promises to provide hours of essential play for your cat. “I like the simplicity and the fact that my own cats couldn’t get enough of it.” says Ward. “I don’t think it will replace my Bolt, but it has quickly become one of our family’s favorite cat toys.”

Website: http://www. frolicat. com/

Dog Casino – Nina Ottosson

We’ve got to confess: we have a crush on Nina Ottosson products. Maybe it’s the sleek lines, Euro-chic styling or the fact they’re so smart – whatever it is we can’t seem to get enough of it. This year we’re crushing on the Dog Casino. Basically a really cool food puzzle, your dog must dislodge several removable bones and then open hidden doors to hit the treat jackpot. As your dog learns how to beat the house, you can increase the difficulty. “My dog Sandy is still on the easiest setting,” discloses Dr. Ward. “We’re guessing she just isn’t a very good gambler.”

Website: http://www. companyofanimals. co. uk/products/toys-and-games/nina-ottosson-games/nina-ottosson-interactive-plastic-toy-dog-casino

My Agility Set (Toy) – Oscar Newman Luxury Pet Couture

This is one toy too cute to ignore. Imagine a real grown-up dog agility set made out of tiny, soft pastel-colored poles and tunnels. If you’re the owner of a toy breed that needs to get active, this is just what your stylist ordered. “What I like about this toy breed agility set is that it allows you to exercise them without ever touching, dare I say it, dirt.” jokes Dr. Ward. Commence making You Tube videos.

Website: http://www. oscarnewman. com/apparel/toys/agility. htm#

Technology Products

“I am a techie-geek-exercise enthusiast.” states Dr. Ernie Ward. “Each year I love trying out the cool gadgets and figuring out what helps people and pets get fit together.”

Dog-e-Minder

“Wow. That’s what everyone said after seeing this product.” gushes Dr. Ward. “With our busy schedules, work and dogs, we’re always mixing up medications, feeding and no one ever knows if the dogs got walked.” shares tester Julie Mullins. Wonder no more; the Dog-e-Minder is a small device that looks like a dog tag but does a whole lot more. When you walk, feed or give your pet’s meds simply press the corresponding button and it records it. To see when you last walked your dog, press the button and the device displays it. “Until we have the ‘Dog Translator Collar’ from the movie ‘UP,’ this is as close as we’re going to get.” remarks Ward.

Website: http://www. dogeminder. com/

SpotLight GPS Pet Locator

“Every dog owner’s greatest fear is losing their pet.” observes Mullins. “This is one way to reduce that worry.” Weighing less than 3 ounces, the small box attaches to your dog’s collar. The GPS uses satellites and a cell-phone connection to help locate your dog. “This device is so smart it texts and emails you when the rechargeable battery is low.” comments Ward. “You can set up safe zones and be alerted if your dog leaves those areas. You can track your dog’s location online to retrieve them should they escape.” The device also boasts an LED beacon that can be activated to help you see your lost dog in the dark. While not cheap, the peace-of-mind the SpotLight provides is priceless.

Website: http://www. spotlightgps. com/spotlight-gps-pet-locator. aspx

Eyenimal

Ever imagine what it looks like to eat kibble from a dish? How clean is the inside of that litter box, anyway? These and other answers to silly questions can be found by using this itsy-bitsy video camera that your pet wears on its collar. “The reason we liked this product was that it is really cool.” muses Ward. “The ability to record and share your dog’s run from their point of view is motivation to go do it for many.” My Agility Set + Eyenimal = You Tube Sensation.

Website: http://www. eyenimal. com/

Other Products

FitPaws Balance Disc – Ball Dynamics

We love exercising with balance balls, disks and all sorts of devices that strengthen our core. Now your dog can love it, too. This hard rubber half-ball is just the right size for dogs and is a great addition to any canine core workout. “I like balance disks because you can exercise your dog indoors and are great for building legs muscles weakened by surgery or arthritis.” says Ward. “Games like ‘high-low’ (a form of doggie squats) become much easier to play.” Our testers liked the almost limitless games you can engage your dog in and the fact that even our tiniest testers had a ball (pun intended).

Website: http://www. balldynamics. com/fitpaws. php

HyperKewl Evaporative Cooling Dog Coat – TechNiche International

What do the military, police and high-tech construction workers have in common? Many work in extreme heat conditions. Your dog can now benefit from the same technology that keeps our fighting forces cool in the Middle East. “If you have a giant or long-haired dog, running in the summer months can pose a health hazard for your pet.” remarks Dr. Ward. “To combat potential hyperthermia or heat stroke, we liked the HyperKewl coat.” You soak the vest and it cools your dog for 5 to 10 hours, according to the manufacturer.

Website: http://www. techniche-intl. com/en/catalog/cooling-apparel/hyperkewl-evaporative-cooling/pet-products/index. html

CocoTherapy Coconut Chips

Coconuts have become the HOT health food for 2010 – and pets are no exception to this trend. “The coconut chips are a great healthy snack with some noteworthy, healthy side-effects.” states Melissa Morrison of FurFitness. “Coconuts are an excellent source of dietary fiber, protein and many vitamins and minerals.” says Dr. Ward. These dehydrated chips are low in calories and an excellent natural treat for dogs.

Website: http://www. cocotherapy. com/products_cocotherapy. htm

See Me Reflective Leash and Collar Covers – Pat Bay International

Many dog owners walk their dogs when there’s little light out - early in the morning and late at night. We don’t mind. What we want is for others to be able to see you. Enter the See Me. This handy little product slips over your existing collar or leash and – presto – you’ve got a highly visible reflective protector. Testers liked the fact that this inexpensive reflector worked with their designer doggie duds. “I’ve already got a leash and collar combo I really liked, only they weren’t reflective.” says tester Joanne Shumbo. “This solved my winter walking woes.”

Website: http://www. patbayreflective. com/leash-collar-reflective-sleeves-s/25.htm

All products mentioned are trademarks of their respective owners.

About this Report and Product Selection

None of the products tested and selected were obtained free of charge nor did APOP inform the product manufacturers that their product was being considered. Further, the manufacturers did not contact APOP or product testers during the evaluation process. The manufacturers were notified of their selection only after the final report was complete. Products were rated on innovation, practicality, availability, cost/benefit, durability, ease of use, and pet/owner acceptance.

About APOP and Dr. Ward

The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention is an independent organization not associated with any veterinary pharmaceutical, pet food, or other veterinary industry organization founded in 2005. Dr. Ernie Ward is a licensed veterinarian, certified personal trainer, and USA Triathlon accredited coach. He and APOP help people and pets lose weight and sustain a healthy lifestyle by creating parallel weight loss and lifestyle programs.

Contact
Dr. Ernie Ward
910-579-5550

Melissa Morrison
877-387-3486

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New Multiclient Study Announced to Track Changing Public Opinion and Behavior Relating to Food Purchases

2011-03-01T06:50:00.000-08:00

New Multiclient Study Announced to Track Changing Public Opinion and Behavior Relating to Food Purchases

Pioneer Marketing Research announces a new opportunity for food manufacturers and processors to anticipate important trends by tracking changes in consumer interest and food purchase behavior.

ATLANTA, GA (PRWEB) March 10, 2004

Recent research indicates the majority of US consumers reads food label information and tries to manage the amount and type of ingredients in their diets Â including trans fat and carbohydrates. Pioneer Marketing Research announces a new opportunity for food manufacturers and processors to anticipate important trends by tracking changes in consumer interest and food purchase behavior.

Americans continue to be conscious of the foods they consume. A recent national survey by Pioneer Marketing Research reveals that 7 out of 10 Americans read food label information for processed food products that they buy, primarily for the amount and type of fat (44%). Other major reasons Americans read food labels include calorie content (37%), carbohydrates (28%), nutritional value (21%) and the presence of substances to avoid (15%).

Women are more likely to consult food label information than are men. There also is a clear and significant increase in food label readership as the level of education increases. However, a majority of consumers from all demographic groups reads food label information.

Obesity is a well-documented problem for many people in the US. This Pioneer survey also shows that a substantial majority of Americans is concerned about fat in their diets. Beyond reading food label information, 72% of adult consumers try to manage the amount or type of fat in their daily diet. The age of the consumer has the strongest relationship with the management of fat - as age increases, individuals are more likely to manage the amount or type of fat in their diet.

The survey was conducted in August, about a month after the Federal Food and Drug Administration released new food label guidelines concerning trans fat content. A total of 2669 adult consumers completed the survey, representing the total US population with a margin of error of +/-1.9%.

Even though the new labeling guidelines will not be implemented until January 2006, a majority of consumers (55%) is already aware of this major change that will require food manufacturers to list the amount of trans fat in their products. People under the age of 30 and those with less than a high school education are least likely to be aware of the new regulation (41%), while college graduates (61%) and people over 55 (65%) are most likely to be aware of the new labeling regulations, and to make purchase decisions based solely or partially on labeling information.

Almost half of those responding (48%) believe their food purchases specifically will be affected by trans fat information on food labels. This indicates a potentially significant impact on food purchases in the near future.

Current concerns over what Americans consume, particularly with processed foods, are forcing food manufacturers to provide more detailed information on food labels. This is not limited to the ingredients, but also more detailed information about the types and quantity of the nutritional items in these ingredients. As the American public becomes more aware and educated about the types of nutritional ingredients in the food that they eat and the positive and negative impacts they may have, food manufacturers will be reformulating their products with different ingredients to meet the demands of the consumer. This is clearly evident with the FDAÂs new reporting requirements for trans fat on food labels. Further evidence is the recent repackaging and introduction of new processed food products proclaiming no trans fat content.

Because of the potentially disruptive impact of the FDA ruling on the food business, Pioneer Marketing Research is launching a new multiclient tracking study of food label readership and related consumer behavior. It is critical for food manufacturers, food processors, and the foodservice industry to monitor changes in US consumer perceptions regarding food labeling and purchase behavior so that they can forecast the potential impact on their business and adapt to shifting patterns of consumer demand.

The multiclient program will allow subscribers to follow national trends in food label reading and ingredients of particular concern (e. g., trans fat and carbohydrates) by a range of demographics. Subscribers will be able to include proprietary questions relating their own product usage and ingredients to behavioral and demographic groups of interest.

Ron Marks, President of Focus on Food Â the premiere food research center in the Southeast US Â has endorsed this research report and the forthcoming multiclient program. ÂWe are all under the gun trying to keep up with, adapt to and respond to an ongoing wave of reports, regulations and trends. Whether the individual consumer is confused, informed or in denial, consumer perceptions become our reality in terms of their purchase decisions. I endorse this Pioneer research program and its positioning to continually update us on our customersÂ concerns, awareness, issues and understanding of this rapidly changing and dynamic market.Â

For information on subscribing to the forthcoming multiclient program and obtaining the full 2003 research report, contact Mike Dailey or Bill Tyner at Pioneer Marketing Research in Atlanta.

About Pioneer Marketing Research:

Pioneer is a full service market research firm specializing in destination marketing, food and nutrition, restaurant and food service, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, IT, Hispanic markets, manufacturing, retailing, telcom, and utilities. Pioneer is committed to the highest standards of research and consulting. By applying and perfecting the best research practices, we help our clients make better decisions and achieve their goals.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Mike Dailey, Research Director Â Food and Nutrition

Bill Tyner, President

Pioneer Marketing Research

3323 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd.

Atlanta, GA 30340

770-455-0114

Http://www. pioneer. bz (http://www. pioneer. bz)

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Compliance Initiatives Expected to Boost Shipments for AIDC Scanners

2011-02-26T20:35:00.000-08:00

Compliance Initiatives Expected to Boost Shipments for AIDC Scanners

According to Taylor Smith, VDC AIDC Analyst, "Emerging technologies and initiatives including Sunrise 2005, the forthcoming U. S. FDA's unit-of-use coding regulation, and the adoption of reduced space symbology (RSS) coding are expected to serve as key growth drivers for stationary and hand held bar code scanners over the next four years."

Natick, MA (PRWEB) August 6, 2003 -

Over the last two years, growth in bar code scanner shipments has remained flat with sales to the retail sector suffering the most - largely due to the decline in stationary POS scanner shipments.

However, research supporting Venture Development Corporation's "Global AIDC Industry Business Planning Service 2003" provides evidence that global hand held and stationary bar code scanner markets will sustain annual growth of approximately 8% through 2007. VDC anticipates the 2003 bar code scanner market to reach $1.4 billion.

Global AIDC Bar Code Scanner Market

Hand Held Bar Code Scanners

2003 Total: $709.6 Million

Laser: 57.20%

Linear Imager: 31.10%

Arrayed Imager: 6.90%

Pen/Wand: 4.80%

Stationary Bar Code Scanners

2003 Total: $695.4 Million

POS: 43.50%

Industrial Laser: 38.50%

Industrial CCD: 18.00%

Pending F. D.A. regs sparking AIDC investment throughout U. S. health care market: The U. S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) unit-of-use coding standard should be issued by the end of 2003. Coupled with the immaturity of AIDC solutions within the health care market, this standard provides ample growth opportunities in an otherwise penetrated AIDC scanner market. Hospitals and other health care service providers are already adopting scanning systems for point-of-care and inventory control applications to decrease the number of medical errors, improve efficiency, and lower costs.

Device mobility leading end-user selection criteria: Seeking to increase efficiency and reduce labor costs, many companies are installing cordless technology. Through technological wireless developments such as 802.1x and Bluetooth the ROI/COO of hand held, wireless devices is declining. Further adoption is expected, particularly in field sales/service and mail/courier applications, as suppliers continue to manufacturer lower-cost, multi-functional products that target the mobile workforce.

GTIN standards driving upgrade and replacement shipments for scanners: Sunrise 2005 is bolstering upgrade and replacement shipments of POS scanners in North America as retailers improve systems to handle 13-digit codes. GTIN compliancy, the ability to read and process 14-digit codes such as RSS, is expected to positively affect worldwide scanner shipments for retail and manufacturing applications as end users demand an increasing amount of data within a smaller footprint.

Dual-purpose RFID/bar code scanner solutions providing growth opportunities: With RFID and bar codes increasingly being viewed as complementary identification solutions, cross-technology product development will serve as a mean of competitive differentiation. Several companies have already developed hand held scanning devices capable of reading bar codes and interrogating RFID transponders for applications such as pallet/crate tracking, box identification, and WIP tracking.

About VDC

Founded in 1971, VDC is a technology market research and consulting firm that specializes in industrial and commercial electronics, computing, communications, software and power systems markets.

To view the entire press release go to:

Http://www. vdc-corp. com/autoid/press/03/pr03-55.html (http://www. vdc-corp. com/autoid/press/03/pr03-55.html)

Report Availability:

Http://www. vdc-corp. com/autoid/annual/03/br03-04.html (http://www. vdc-corp. com/autoid/annual/03/br03-04.html)

For further information about "The Global AIDC Industry Business Planning Service" or any other VDC service contact:

Taylor Smith, AIDC Analyst, taylors@vdc-corp. com

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Marc Regberg, Vice President, msr@vdc-corp. com

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A&G Healthcare Services and Morris Associates Finalize Enterprise Contract for Providing Electronic (EDI) Primary and Secondary PPO Claims Repricing Services

2011-02-26T17:58:00.000-08:00

A&G Healthcare Services and Morris Associates Finalize Enterprise Contract for Providing Electronic (EDI) Primary and Secondary PPO Claims Repricing Services

A&G Healthcare Services, a national leader in technology based repricing and cost containment solutions, and Indianapolis based Morris Associates, a national leader in employee benefits administration, recently finalized a multi-year agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, A&G will provide electronic repricing services to Morris Associates including primary PPO repricing along with Amera-Net, A&GÂs National Travel Wrap PPO network for coverage of non-network related claims. A&G, using its proprietary mapping software, will successfully interface with the Eldorado claims adjudication system, allowing Morris to receive repriced claims electronically (EDI).

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) April 18, 2004 -

Â A&G Healthcare Services, a national leader in technology based repricing and cost containment solutions, and Indianapolis-based Morris Associates, a national leader in employee benefits administration, recently finalized a multi-year agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, A&G will provide electronic repricing services to Morris Associates including primary PPO repricing along with Amera-Net, A&GÂs National Travel Wrap PPO network for coverage of non-network related claims. A&G, using its proprietary mapping software, will successfully interface with the Eldorado claims adjudication system, allowing Morris to receive repriced claims electronically (EDI).

The project began with testing processes in the Fall of 2003, under a letter of intent, and concluded with the contract signing and the ongoing ramp-up of multiple PPO network claims. The program is expected to generate significant cost efficiencies and savings for Morris customers. Morris is a TPA that provides benefit administration services for 105 clients covering over 93,000 member lives.

A&GÂs cost containment PPO repricing services are marketed under the brand name of i-Trex (Integrated Transaction Repricing Exchange). Repricing and electronic processing of primary and secondary PPO claims will provide Morris with many workflow efficiencies and save significant dollars for its customers.

ÂThe landscape for claims repricing is changing dramatically and payor organizations need the efficiencies produced through electronic claims repricing,Â said Norman Payson, Chairman, Founder and CEO of A&G Healthcare Services.

ÂOur services will save money for Morris AssociateÂs clients,Â Mr. Payson added.

ÂDuring the test phase of this project, we saw proof positive that A&GÂs services could improve our work flow and save money for our clients,Â said David Proctor, Executive Vice President of Operations at Morris Associates. ÂIt just made good business sense for us to add A&GÂs capabilites to our product offerings,Â Mr. Proctor added.

About A&G Healthcare Services

A&G Healthcare Services, headquartered in Plano, TX, is a medical cost containment company serving more than 400 payor organizations by providing repricing and fee negotiation services for claims that have been determined to be out-of-area or network. A&G also owns and operates a national travel wrap PPO network named Amera-Net which provides superior coverage for payor clientele members. Amera-Net is a recognized and accepted PPO travel wrap network for over eight years with an established logo for ID cards, which insures proper steerage to providers. A&G has served the healthcare payor market for over eight years. For more information, please call Steffanie Gordon at (972) 312-8589 Ext. 112 or visit http://www. aghealth123.com (http://www. aghealth123.com).

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Calling All Doctors, Painters, Woodworkers, Nurses, EMT's, or Anyone Around Hazardous Materials. Respirator and Mask Technological Breakthrough

2011-02-26T08:12:00.000-08:00

Calling All Doctors, Painters, Woodworkers, Nurses, EMT's, or Anyone Around Hazardous Materials. Respirator and Mask Technological Breakthrough

Using a medical mask or respirator for protection from occupational hazards, infectious diseases, or any other reason could be risky. A respirator seal could save your life by adding extra protection against harmful elements. It has been medically tested and proven safe and remarkably effective. Find out why Breathe Safely, LLC has made the biggest breakthrough in respirators and masks since the conception of respiratory devices.

Brainerd, MN (PRWEB) January 21, 2010

Protection from respiratory threats is a major concern for anyone who may be exposed to harmful elements. The Institute of Medicine states: "To be optimally effective, most types of respirators require a tight facial seal." Breathe Safely, LLC acknowledges the importance of an air tight seal and is now producing a high-tech seal for both children and adults. We also acknowledge that a universal “one-size-fits-all” respirator is not practical by producing three varying sizes (small, medium, and large). Even with a custom made respirator, any facial movement, or expression could cause failure which was demonstrated in a ten year study with a sample size of 3,998 subjects in 41 locations. (Assessment of The Niosh Head-and-Face Anthropometric Survey of U. S. Respirator Users. Natl Academy Pr., 2007, page. 10) A Breathe Safely seal helps masks follow facial movements.

BreatheSafely. com has universal respirator and mask seal (http://www. breathesafely. com) in adult and child sizes. The SecureGaurd Procedure masks for adults and children come in a ten pack both available for purchase with the seals. Breathe Safely seals can be purchased separately to use with other masks and respirators. Both products have been tested to ensure the highest amount of comfort and protection is available. The Secure Gaurd mask is made by Cardinal Health and the respirator/mask seal is made exclusively by Breathe Safely, LLC.
Breathe Safely is introducing the next generation of personal protection, improving the fit and comfort of the respirators. The high tech seal improves the fit by almost 300%, and most users felt the sealed masks were much more comfortable. Recent improvements in respirator materials and design now can filter virtually all particulate contaminants. Breathe Safely is working to improve the fit and comfort of the respirators.

Breathe Safely seal (http://www. breathesafely. com) is universal – that is, it easily attaches to many respirators and masks and the varying sizes cover most facial sizes. It works on N95 respirators, 3M brands, masks, surgical/procedure masks, and many more. This is the first line of defense. The seals add almost 300 percent more protection on average. The Breathe Safely seal (in addition to a mask or respirator) is the new preference as a first line of defense. Let's face it, a nose piece and loops are not an adequate method for sealing a respirator to a face. If there is any leakage the purpose of wearing such a device is defeated. Using a Breathe Safely seal is quick, cost effective, and easy. The seal will stop most leakage and cause more contaminants to pass through the filtration material of the mask, as it is intended to perform. Universal Seal - Features and Benefits: BSAF Fit tests shows our universal respirator and mask seal provides
270% more protection (versus a standalone mask) 70% felt their masks comfort level increased with a seal 100% felt better protected 100% skin safe

Breathe Safely, of Baxter Minnesota has been spreading the word about the importance of adequate protection. A properly sealed respirator is essential to companies who provide masks and respirators. With today’s acceptable fit tested respirators; as much as 5% of the air you breathe goes around the filter material because of the poor seal between your face and the mask. Recent studies have shown protection factors and particle penetration to be most vulnerable through face piece leakage, which is exactly why our high-tech seals are creating so much buzz.

BreatheSafely. com takes Visa, MC, American Express, Discover, and PayPal at http://www. breathesafely. com (http://www. breathesafely. com) and on Amazon. com. The level of local interest has been high, local doctors, nurses, and industry professionals all have great things to say about the seal. On sale now, ten seals (adult or child) for $9.95, or ten masks and ten seals in our medical professional package for $19.95. Interested parties can visit http://www. breathesafely. com (http://www. breathesafely. com) website or find our products on Amazon, under the manufacturer, Breathe Safely, LLC. BreatheSafely. com sells masks and seals for adults and children. For a list of compatible respirators see breathesafely. com.

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Confronting Steroids With Awareness and Education

2011-02-25T13:40:00.000-08:00

Confronting Steroids With Awareness and Education

Steroid symposium informs coaches, athletes, and parents about the effects and risks of steroids

(PRWEB) December 6, 2004

Steroids continue to play a negative role in athletics at all levelsÂfrom the high school athlete to the professional leagues. Unfortunately, very few educational programs have been developed to combat and prevent steroid use.

Therefore, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) will hold a steroid awareness and education symposium as part of their Sport-Specific Training Conference that focuses on football and baseball training. This seminar was developed at the request of the Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society (PBSCCS).

ÂSteroid information is often inaccurate,Â said Tim Maxey, President of the PBSCCS. ÂThis symposium will provide factually based information from experts in the field. The strength coach will find it invaluable.Â

This in-depth, four-hour symposium will focus on several key areas. The attendee will learn about the following topics: history of use, ethical and legal implications, medical issues and risks, methods of use, and consulting and combating steroid use. The symposium will be open to the public and will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2005. 1:00 Â 5:00pm at Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville, Kentucky. Registration must be made in advance. The cost is $100.

Speakers: Jay Hoffman, PhD, CSCS,*D. Dr. Hoffman is an associate professor for the Department of Health and Physical Education at The College of New Jersey. Having been a professional athlete, coach of collegiate and professional athletes, and an exercise scientist, he brings a unique perspective to the topic.

William J. Kraemer, PhD, CSCS. Dr. Kraemer is a professor in the Human Performance Laboratory in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Connecticut. He is a former president of the NSCA, and winner of several NSCA awards including, Educator of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Kraemer is also the Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Karen Casey. Ms. Casey is the Director of Education for the United States Anti-Doping Agency. USADA is dedicated to eliminating the practice of doping in sport, and preserving the well being of sport and ensuring the health of athletes through research initiatives and educational programs.

Michael Barnes, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT. Mr. Barnes is the Director of Education for the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He has over 17 years experience in coaching collegiate, elite amateur, and professional (NFL) athletes.

To Register: visit the NSCA web site at www. nsca-lift. org/Secure/SSTCreg. asp (http://www. nsca-lift. org/Secure/SSTCreg. asp), or call the Conference Department toll free at 1-800-815-6826.

About the NSCA

The National Strength and Conditioning Association is the leading authority on strength and conditioning. For 27 years, the NSCA has bridged science and application to provide reliable, research-based, strength and conditioning information to its members and the general public. With nearly 30,000 members worldwide, the NSCA is the largest health and fitness association in the world. For more information on NSCA professional journals, cutting edge conferences, educational text and videos, or other services, visit www. nsca-lift. org.

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