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OriginOil Names Ivan Ivankovich as Chairman of the Finance and Audit Committee

2011-10-04T03:19:00.000-07:00

OriginOil Names Ivan Ivankovich as Chairman of the Finance and Audit Committee

Veteran financial executive to guide finances of breakthrough algae oil technology company.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 28, 2007

OriginOil, Inc., the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, appointed Ivan Ivankovich, a board member, as chairman of its Finance and Audit Committee.

Mr. Ivankovich stated: "I am excited to be involved in OriginOil. Over the years I have successfully worked with Riggs in various startup and turn around projects. In 2004, we helped grow YellowPages. com leading to its sale for $100 million."

Dane Madsen, CEO of Yellowpages. com at the time of its sale, remarked: "Ivan has proven to be the most qualified financial person I have had the pleasure of working with and that measure by which I test all others. Ivan's ability to grasp and then organize complex businesses and create financial models and forecasting, then lead the execution of those models, makes him one of the best CFOs in the business."

Riggs Eckelberry, the company's founder and CEO, commented: "Ivan's years of experience as an operating financial executive and investment banker will help us with operating efficiencies as well as ensure fiscal discipline and compliance under the Sarbanes Oxley Act for public companies. We are excited to know he will be at the helm of this effort."

Mr. Ivankovich has over 19 years of financial and operational expertise. Mr. Ivankovich is currently a consulting Chief Financial Officer and advisor to several high-technology companies. From 2005 to 2006, he served as the managing director of VisionPoint Capital, a boutique investment bank, advising clients in the middle market. From 2003 to 2005, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of YellowPages. com, an on-line directory of national and local merchants. At YellowPages. com he managed and directed the company's financial and operational initiatives. He led and negotiated the merger of the company into a group led by two large telcos (SBC and Bell South). Prior to YellowPages. com, from 2001 to 2003, he served as Vice President of Portfolio Operations at Platinum Equity, a global acquisition firm where he managed and operated certain of its portfolio companies. Over the years, he also served as a senior financial executive for venture-backed companies such as HealthAllies and TriVida Corporation, which was acquired by Befree Inc. (now part of ValueClick: VCLK).

About OriginOil, Inc.
OriginOil™, Inc. is developing a breakthrough technology that will transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum. Much of the world's oil and gas is made up of ancient algae deposits. Today, our technology will produce "new oil" from algae, through a cost-effective, high-speed manufacturing process. This endless supply of new oil can be used for many products such as diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, plastics and solvents without the global warming effects of petroleum. Other oil producing feedstock such as corn and sugarcane often destroy vital farmlands and rainforests, disrupt global food supplies and create new environmental problems. Our unique technology, based on algae, is targeted at fundamentally changing our source of oil without disrupting the environment or food supplies. To learn more about the Company, please visit our website at www. originoil. com.

Safe Harbor Statement:
Matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "may," "intend," "expect" and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein, and while expected, there is no guarantee that we will attain the aforementioned anticipated developmental milestones. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations of the Company and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with: the impact of economic, competitive and other factors affecting the Company and its operations, markets, product, and distributor performance, the impact on the national and local economies resulting from terrorist actions, and U. S. actions subsequently; and other factors detailed in reports filed by the Company.

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Zipfizz First Annual Golf Tournament in Benefit of the Boys and Girls Club of King County

2011-10-03T18:12:00.000-07:00

Zipfizz First Annual Golf Tournament in Benefit of the Boys and Girls Club of King County

Zipfizz a leader in healthy energy drinks announces its first annual golf tournament benefitting The Boys and Girls Club of King County. This tournament will take place on Friday, August 27th at: The Golf Club at Echo Falls. Celebrity guest appearances include Zipfizz National Spokesperson Josie Bissett, former UW Husky star and current NBA player Jon Brockman, as well as other local celebrities committed to the great cause.

Mill Creek, WA (Vocus) July 27, 2010

Zipfizz, a leader in powdered energy drinks, is proud to announce its first annual golf tournament benefitting The Boys and Girls Club of King County. This tournament will take place on Friday, August 27th at: The Golf Club at Echo Falls. Celebrity guest appearances include Zipfizz National Spokesperson Josie Bissett, former UW Husky star and current NBA player Jon Brockman, as well as other local celebrities committed to the great cause. Prizes for the tournament will include $10,000 cash as well as a new Mercedes Benz for a hole in one. The awards banquet, VIP dinner, and silent auction will all follow the tournament.

“We are excited to host our first annual golf tournament and partner with a great organization like the Boys & Girls Club. Everyone at Zipfizz is passionate about the great work the Boys and Girls Club does locally and across the country,” said Zipfizz President and CEO Riley Livingston.

Some of the fantastic sponsorship opportunities include: The Boys & Girls Club Title Sponsor, Premium sponsors, Celebrity Sponsors, Zipfizz Island Sponsor, Hole in one sponsors, Lunch Sponsor, and many others. Booth space is still available, and. auction items and donations are always appreciated. The final sponsorship deadline is August 20, 2010.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Zipfizz because we share a commitment to better the lives of kids,” said King County Boys & Girls Club President and CEO Daniel Johnson. “We envision a successful tournament and look forward to being the partnering beneficiary in the future.”

Check in for this four person scramble format golf tournament is at noon with a 1:30 double shotgun start. Each single entry fee includes one player’s golf green fee, cart, range balls, gift bag, awards banquet, and VIP dinner. For general information about sign up, or sponsorships go to http://www. zipfizz. com/golf. html.

Zipfizz products are available at Costco, QFC, Sam’s Clubs, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Target, Rite Aid, H-E-B, Bartell Drugs, Fred Meyer, Vitamin Shoppe, Harris Teeter, GNC, Harmon’s, Gold’s Gym, Walgreens, Emerald City Smoothie, Costco. com, Bodybuilding. com, Drugstore. com, and Samsclub. com.

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Data from a Leading Pharmacy Benefit Management Company Indicates that Every 1% Increase in Generic Dispensing Reduces Clients' Pharmaceutical Expenditures by 0.6%

2011-10-03T08:40:00.000-07:00

Data from a Leading Pharmacy Benefit Management Company Indicates that Every 1% Increase in Generic Dispensing Reduces Clients' Pharmaceutical Expenditures by 0.6%

Research and Markets (researchandmarkets. com/reports/c32129) has announced the addition of Generics Substitution in the Spotlight to their offering.

Dublin (PRWEB) February 7, 2006

Research and Markets (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c32129 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c32129)) has announced the addition of Generics Substitution in the Spotlight to their offering.

Health care payers around the world favor the use of relatively inexpensive generic drugs as one of the most effective ways to curb pharmaceutical expenditures, yet some countries are only beginning to exploit the cost-cutting potential of generic medicines.

In this Decision Resources report, recent trends in generics substitution in the United States, France, and Germany are analyzed. The report discusses the growing pressure on pharmacy benefit management companies (PBMs) in the United States to dispense generics rather than branded medicines, it examines how the rapid increase in generics substitution in France has influenced the development of the French reference pricing system, and explores the growth of the German generics market and the growing criticism of generics substitution regulations in that country. It concludes with a brief assessment of the outlook for generics substitution in these three countries and the implications for the research-based pharmaceutical industry.

Increasingly, U. S. employers prefer their pharmacy benefit management companies (PBMs) to promote the use of generics rather than to pursue manufacturer discounts and rebates on branded medicines. A 2004 survey found that 77% of employers believed that it was very important for PBMs to focus on substituting generics for branded medicines. In previous surveys, maximizing manufacturer rebates generally ranked as one of employers' highest priorities, but only 44% considered this strategy very important in 2004.

Data from a leading PBM indicate that every 1% increase in generic dispensing reduces clients' pharmaceutical expenditures by 0.6%. Members' out-of-pocket costs for generics may be 30-60% lower than for equivalent branded medicines. An internal document from one PBM revealed that, in 2001, the company was prepared to lose money on certain branded medicines to take advantage of the potential profit from generics dispensing. Through its mail-order pharmacy business, this PBM made an average loss of $1.24 on each branded drug prescription it dispensed, compared with an average profit of $21.85 on each generics prescription.

A recent study estimated that U. S. consumers could have saved $20 billion in 2004 by more extensive use of generics in six widely prescribed drug classes (antidepressants, antihyperlipidemics, antihypertensives, calcium-channel blockers, gastrointestinals, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]). The authors advocate therapeutic interchange—replacing prescriptions for certain patent-protected branded drugs with compounds that are available generically.

In France, pharmacists have largely driven the recent rapid growth of the French generics market, and their enthusiasm for generics substitution has shaped the country's incipient reference pricing system. In August 2005, French pharmacists substituted generic products for an average of 61.3% of prescriptions for drugs that were outside the reference pricing system and available as generics. However, the government now appears poised to shift the onus to manufacturers by introducing automatic reference pricing two years after patent expiration. Experience suggests that expanding the reference pricing system could impede the continued expansion of the French generics market, but this risk will not worry the government unduly—as long as overall pharmaceutical spending slows down. From the political perspective, generics are essentially a means to the end of pharmaceutical cost-containment.

Critics of Germany's generics substitution rules have suggested that many manufacturers and pharmacists have exploited the system for their own gain. Some manufacturers reportedly circumvented the aut idem rule by making minor changes to their products to preclude substitution. A leading health insurance fund association reports that the average price differential between new generics and their respective originator brands declined from an average of 40-50% before the introduction of generics substitution to an average of 20-25% after the implementation of the aut idem rule. Furthermore, this association asserts that the prices of generic products now typically vary by just a few cents, a situation that the association denounces as "cartel-like." Pharmacists receive (and retain) very substantial rebates from generics manufacturers, a practice that the government is reportedly planning to outlaw.

For more information visit http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c32129 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c32129)

Laura Wood

Senior Manager

Research and Markets

Press@researchandmarkets. com

Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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Houston-Based Black and Single Magazine Goes Online

2011-10-03T08:16:00.000-07:00

Houston-Based Black and Single Magazine Goes Online

(PRWEB) April 13, 2005

Houston-based Black and Single magazine is now available online for its readers. (www. blackandsinglemag. com) Everything will remain the same except the content will now reach a national audience as Black and Single magazine targets black singles in other cities. Black and Single magazine will continue to provide interesting contemporary topics, controversial dialogue, and fresh opinions for the African American single man and woman. While edgy and sometimes racy, the magazine deals with topics such as ÂThe Down low Man,Â aÂHIV/AIDS,Â ÂChurchin and ClubbinÂ and ÂSwinging Singles.Â Headquartered in Houston, Black and Single magazine is geared toward the African American single, age 18 Â 55.

ÂThis segmented market that we are reaching is starved for attention. The topics in Black and Single magazine interest a large populous and those readers have disposable incomes. Black and Single Magazine is the premier source for information about the African American single. The online version of Black and Single magazine will now be available monthly featuring fresh and interesting topics from health and fitness, financial matters, business and technology, beauty and fashion, to real life issues. The African American single population is a niche that has been largely ignored by mainstream America, until now,Â says Lynn Jones, the Publisher and Founder.

The majority of Black and Single magazineÂs editorial comes from its readers in order to keep the tone, attitude and opinions fresh. The consumer reach is not one-dimensional and this full color publication is one of the more popular publications to hit the African American public.

The online magazine website will also offer online dating for its readers along with a business directory targeting businesses ready to reach a niche market.

For more information about Black and Single magazine, please visit them online at www. blackandsinglemag. com.

Contact:

Lynn Jones

Black and Single Magazine

Phone: 713-522-1200

Fax: 713-522-2808

Info@blackandsinglemag. com

Www. blackandsinglemag. com

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NBA PLAYER Bison Dele Missing. Foul Play Suspected

2011-10-02T22:02:00.000-07:00

NBA PLAYER Bison Dele Missing. Foul Play Suspected

Foul play is suspected in the disappearance of retired NBA player Bison Dele, formally known as Brian Williams (age 33), and his girlfriend Serena Karlan (age 30), along with a crew of three, who have been missing since July 8. They were scheduled to sail on their boat, the Hukuna Matata, from Tahiti bound for Hawaii. Concerns heightened when a man claiming to be Bison Dele, and in possession of Bison's passport, check book, and credit cards, attempted to purchase $152,000 in gold coins from a Phoenix Arizona coin dealer on September 5th. The man turned out to be Bison's brother, Miles Deborg, who had been sailing with Bison during the prior months. The FBI is now involved. For further information, see http://www. whereisbison. com/ .

(PRWEB) September 13, 2002

Media Alert - updated 9.10.02

WHO: FORMER NBA BASKETBALL PLAYER BISON DELE AKA BRIAN WILLIAMS MISSING WITH GIRLFRIEND, SERENA KARLAN FOR TWO MONTHS

FOUL PLAY IS SUSPECTED

WHAT: REPORTED MISSING U. S. CITIZENS

Prior to July 8, Serena Karlan had been contacting her mother at least once a week and Brian had been contacting his bank and Kevin "KP" Porter, his executive assistant in Michigan, once a month. On August 27, the Coast Guard and Tahiti Search and Rescue opened search cases for their boat from Hawaii through New Zealand. On August 27 the Coast Guard and Tahiti Search and Rescue opened search cases for their boat from Hawaii through New Zealand.

Bison Dele, formerly known as Brian Williams, played NBA basketball with the Denver Nuggets, LA Clippers, 1997 NBA champion Chicago Bulls, and most recently with the Detroit Pistons from 1997-1999.

The parents of both Serena Karlan and Bison Dele are seeking any help they can get to locate Bison and Serena and the rest of the crew of the Hukuna Matata.

A website with more information is available at

Http://www. whereisbison. com./ (http://www. whereisbison. com./)
Pictures of both Bison and Serena can be found at

Http://www. howhealthworks. com/bison/serena_bison_montage. pdf (http://www. howhealthworks. com/bison/serena_bison_montage. pdf)

NEW INFORMATION

On Friday, August 31, Kevin "KP" Porter discovered that a check for $152,000 had been drawn on Bison's account to purchase Golden Eagle coins from a Phoenix Arizona coin dealer, Certified Mint, for delivery to a Mail Boxes Etc in Miami. This set off an alarm because for 10 years Mr. Williams has only paid bills with certified checks or his credit card and did not write any personal checks during that period. KP contacted Bison's bank and was informed that the signature did not match the one on file. The check used had the Miami Mail Boxes Etc. address and was part of a check order placed only two weeks prior. Bison has never had this Miami Mail Boxes Etc. address.

KP called Certified Mint which had cleared the check but had not yet shipped any coins. The owner, Bill Haynes said that they had received two phone numbers from the person who ordered the coins using "Brian Williams" (Bison's) name, one was from Miami and the other from Key West. KP vouches that the voice on the answering message in Key West has Bison's usual outgoing message, but is in the voice of his Bison's brother, Kevin "Miles" Williams.

On Tuesday, September 3, the man calling himself Brian Williams, called Certified Mint saying that, instead of receiving the coins in Miami, he had changed his mind and was instead coming to pick them up in Phoenix on Thursday. At this point the Phoneix police became interested in the case. On Wednesday September 4, Patricia Phillips (Bison's mother) and KP flew to Phoenix and the bank notified the Phoenix police department of the possible forgery.

On Thursday afternoon, September 5, Miles entered Certified Mint and indentified himself as Bison. He showed Bison's passport as proof. At that point, the Phoenix police arrested him. He was in possession of Bison's passport and two credit cards. He was taken to the Squaw Peak station and questioned. All attempts to gain further information failed and did not give them any other information useful in our search for Serena, Bison, or the other crewmembers. Unfortunately because the police did not have all of the necessary requirmenents of forgery and other crimes, he was released on Thursday evening. KP met Miles as he exited the police station and further questioned himfor 5 hours but was not able to get any more information before Miles boarded an airplane to Palo Alto. Miles not been seen since Friday 5:30 am Sept. 6, 2002.

Friday noon we were informed that the FBI has become involved in their Phoenix, Troy, MI and Honolulu offices.

The Phoenix police are creating two reports regarding their discussions with Miles. These reports numbers are:

21-640848 Forgery Report

21-640848A Missing Persons Report

They are available to the public.

How you can help us A Personal Message from Scott Ohlgren:

To anyone reading this document:

My wife's only child, and my stepdaughter, Serena Karlan, 30, has been missing for over 2 months, along with her boyfriend ex-NBA Chicago Bulls Bison Dele. See their photos here: http://www. howhealthworks. com/bison/serena_bison_montage. pdf (http://www. howhealthworks. com/bison/serena_bison_montage. pdf)
Foul play is a strong possibility, complete with stolen passpords, etc., and the FBI has gotten involved.

The help I'm needing is very specific. But first consider this: If it is true that we are each only 7 people away from reaching any person on earth, think about who you might know, or knowledge that you have that may take us closer to these questions

1. We need to locate 3 members of the crew, or their families:

** Captain Bertrand Saldo, France

** Captain Benjamin E. Fitzgibbon, Australia

** Mark Benson, crew member, Adelaide, Australia (see other details further in this doc)

2. We need to locate the boat:

Catamaran "Hukuna Matata" (name from song in the Lion King) 55' (18 meters) painted blue, green, and white(see other details further in this doc) I need each of you to put on your thinking caps and help us focus on solving the remaining mysteries.

We have spent every day since August 30th contacting our leads with the police, other law agencies, the maritime trades, sports connections, Senators, the US State Department, the FBI, the French and Australian authorities. It is now up to us and whomever receives this information. Think: Do you know someone that knows someone? Who do you know in politics that, given Bison's celebrity status, would run with this story and discover all of the details? Captains? Detectives? People in the media? Sports announcers? Radio talk shows? People in Tahiti? Australia? France? Investigative Reporters?

Please pass the http://www. whereisbison. com/ (http://www. whereisbison. com/) site on to anyone that would be interested in more details on this story.

Help us find Serena and Bison, and the crew of the Hukuna Matata.

Scott Ohlgren search@howhealthworks. com 303 530-2332

BISON'S NBA STATS^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Led the1999 Pistons in field-goal percentage (.501, 7th in the NBA) and blocked shots (0.82 bpg) Led the Pistons in 1997-98 in rebounds (8.9 rpg, 14th in the NBA) and field-goal percentage (.511, 14th) Named to the 1997-98 NBA All-Interview Second Team Scored his 4,000th career point, totaling 25 points, 17 rebounds and 3 steals, against the Chicago Bulls on 4/15/98 Recorded a 1997-98 season-high 31 points (15-22 FG) and 15 rebounds against the Boston Celtics on 12/13/97 A member of the 1997 NBA champion Chicago Bulls Has appeared in 34 career NBA Playoff games, averaging 7.4 ppg and 5.2 rpg and shooting.515 from the field Scored a career-high and 1995-96 Clippers' season high 35 points against the Boston Celtics on 2/13/96 Recorded 15 double-doubles in 1995-96, after posting 4 in 1994-95 and 8 in 1993-94

MISSING PERSONS^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

BRIAN CARSON WILLIAMS, aka Bison Dele (current) Born: April 06, 1969 Fresno, CA

Most recent residence: Catamaran sailboat "Hukuna Matata"

Moorea, French Polynesia

Most previous land residence:

Hotel, Moreea, Tahiti, Tel: +689 55 0355, Room109

Most recent phone numbers

Iridium satellite phone: 88 16 314 45300 earlier satellite phone: 011.881.631.445.300 Tahiti boat phone: 011 689 24 14 85 Ht 6'10", wt 270, complexion lt brn, hair lt brn, eyes hazel, voice deep bass, health good very athletic, visible scars or reconstructed right knee, last seen by mother Jan.10, 1999.

Parents:

Mother: Patricia A. Phillips h 310.319.6439 c 310.490.6450

Father: Eugene C. Williams, Jr.

SERENA KARLAN Born: April 4, 1972, New York, NY

Most recent residence: Catamaran sailboat "Hukuna Matata", Moorea, French Polynesia

Most previous land residence: Hotel, Moorea, Tahiti, Tel: +689 55 0355, Room 109

French Polynesia

also 689 56 12 90?

also 689 41 04 04?

Most previous U. S. mainland address: 30 W 63rd, Apt 22P, New York, NY

Ht 5'8", wt 130, complexion: fair, eyes: blue, hair: light brown,

health: good,

Last contacted mother, July 8, 2002.

Catamaran "Hukuna Matata" (name from song in the Lion King) Radio Service: SA - Ship Recreational or Voluntarily Equiped Official Ship Number: 1111638 FCC Call Sign: WDA8466 Type of License: Regular Ship Station Identity: 366854650 Grant Date: 05-29-2002 Effective Date: 05-29-2002 Print Date: 05-29-2002 Expiration Date: 05-29-2012] Special Conditions: None Licensee Name: Williams, Brian C, Troy, MI 48084 USA Beacon Information from: NOAA/NESDIS

Rm 3320, FB4

Suitland, MD 20746-4304

1-888-212-SAVE

Beacon Data:

First Registered: 03/07/02

Last Edited: 03/07/02

Expiration: 07/07/04

NOAA Beacon Registration Code: ADCE06FE6C8D401

Category: CAT2

Manufacturer: Pains Wessex

Model No. SOS Rescue M2

Owner Information:

Owner's name: William Brian C

Mailing Address: 1847 Kirst Blvd #122

Troy, MI 48084 USA

Vessel Data:

Type: Sail Sloop Catamaran

Color: wht/blu/grn

Telephone: INMARSAT ( ) --

Cellular: (881)631-445800 (Iridium satelite phone)

(written by hand: 64 211889886)

Vessel name: Hukuna Matata

Call Sign: KUS1111638

Documentation or Registration Number: 1111638

Length Overall: 55 ft (18 meters)

Capacity (crew and passengers): 6

Homeport - Marina/Dock: Longwood, FL

Emergency contacts ashore for information on vessel itinerary

Name of Primary 24 hour emergency contatct:

Erica Wiese

Tel: (707) 364-6464

Name of Alternate 24 Hour Emergency Contact:

Cherryl Lawrence

Tel: (919) 544-1745

Crew on board departing Tahiti 7/4 Saldo, Bertrand Capt. French

Benson, Mark Crew Australia/Adelaide

Dabord, Miles Crew US / California

Williams, Brian Crew US / California

Karlan, Serena Crew US / New York

Prior Captain: Benjamin E. Fitzgibbon Certificate:

Type: Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency

Number: 6003692

Issued by: The Delegate of the Australian

Communications Authority

Issue date: July 8, 2000

Tel: New Zealand +64 211 889-886 - answering machine says,

'This is the ship Hukuna Matata, leave message'

KEVIN EUGENE WILLIAMS, aka Miles Weston Dabord (current) aka Kevin Pierpont Eugene (previous)

Born: October 21, 1966, Fresno, CA

Address and phone unknown

Ht 6'8", wt 270, complexion lt brn, hair drk brn, eyes lt brn,

voice deep bass, health asthma w/ meds, inhaler,

no visible scars when last seen by mother Dec. 30, 1998.

Parents: Same as Brian

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CONCERNED PARTIES

Patricia Phillips Bison: & MileÂs mother (Miles estranged many years) K. P. (Kevin Porter, BisonÂs friend) Gael Ohlgren (SerenaÂs mother) and Scott Ohlgren (SerenaÂs stepfather) w. 303.530.2332

fax. 303.527.0270

7440 North 49th St

Longmont, CO 80503

Email: search@howhealthworks. com

Stuart Karlan (SerenaÂs father) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

OTHER CONTACT INFORMATION

Certified Mint Tel: 1-800-528-1380 or 1-602-234-2300 or 602.944.5152

Fax: 1-602-234-2499

Bill Haynes: bill@certifiedmint. com

3550 N. Central Ave., Suite 1001

Phoenix, AZ 85012

Web: http://www. certifiedmint. com (http://www. certifiedmint. com)
Stratos Iridium Satellite LCC Account No.: SUW3755. Last invoice #10207105096

Tel toll free: 866.947.4348: Security - Tom Lopez

Tel local: 480.752.5155

Hukuna Matata satellite phone number: 88 16 314 45300

Patrique Humbert Charter captain: friend of Larry and Bertrand Saldo

Moorea, French Polynesia

Fax: +68 9 41 37 35/

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Phoenix Police Department, Sqaw Peak Station

Desk: 602.495.5007, 602.265.7626

FBI Phoenix: 602.279.5511

Miami: 305.944.9101

Boulder FBI Field Office: 303 440-4900 (main office)

FAX: 303 440-0431

US Coast Guard - Pacific Region - District 14, RCC (Rescue Coordination Center) Lt. Danny Shaw, duty controller

tel: 808.541.2500

fax: 808.541.2123

dshaw@d14.uscg. mil

Lt. JG Garlan

Bill PopeÃ©, Consulate for the Querbosh Nation (Christmas Islands)

RCC Tahiti (Military Search & Rescue) 011-689.46.2432

Commidante D'Arco

Moorea (8 hours earlier than EDT, 4 earlier than PDT) Capitiane de Port: +689.50.54.54 Adjoind: Francois Chaumette

Affairs Maritimes: +689.42.02.52 Batteaux de Pleasure (Pleasure boats): +689.50.54.51 Marquesas Gendarmarie: 689.92.03.61 or +689.92.7361 Eric: Hukuna Matata passed there 6/01

Nuku Hiva Gendarmarie: +689.920.361 Hiva Oa Gendarmarie: +689-927-361 Ua Poa Gendarmarie: +689-925-361 HervÃ© Thiriet, Police Officer at the Ua Pou Gendarmerie Station

herve thiriet

New Zealand (8 hours later or 16 hours earlier than EDT) Port Authority: 649.366.0055 - duty officer +1

Westhaven Harbor: 649.309.1352

after hours: 649.367.5444

info@westhaven. co. nz

VOYAGE CHRONOLOGY

5/02

Aukland, New Zealand: Miles joins Bison and crew

5/30

Santa Monica, CA: Patricia received email from Bison.

This is last communication from him.

6/16-24

Moorea, French Polynesia: Serena & Bison stay at Societel Ia Ora hotel.

6/24

Hukuna Matata arrives in Papeete, Tahiti. Crew includes Mark Benson, Bertrand Saldo, Miles Dabaord. 7/4/02

Papeete: Hukuna Matata scheduled to depart.

Crew: Bertrand Saldo, Brian "Bison" Williams, Serena Karlan

7/5/02

Papeete: Miles' car rental on Bison's credit card returned

Make-A-Wish FoundationÂ¢Ã§ of America Joins with Gilsbar, Inc. to Control Health Plan Costs

2011-10-02T13:46:00.000-07:00

Make-A-Wish FoundationÂ¢Ã§ of America Joins with Gilsbar, Inc. to Control Health Plan Costs

Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, the national organization of the largest wish-granting charity in the world, has selected Gilsbar, Inc. to administer and manage its self-funded health plan.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) May 4, 2005

Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, the national organization of the largest wish-granting charity in the world, has selected Gilsbar, Inc. to administer and manage its self-funded health plan. GilsbarÂ¡Â¯s medical management subsidiary, MedCom Care Management, Inc., will provide proactive utilization review and individual medical case management for the FoundationÂ¡Â¯s national staff and chapter staff who participate in the companyÂ¡Â¯s health plan.

Â¡Â°Our organization is committed to allocating the majority of its revenues into program services and keeping our operational expenses to a minimum,Â¡Â± said Paul Velaski, vice president and CFO of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. Â¡Â°ItÂ¡Â¯s important that we invest in a health plan management program to help us control and manage costs --- so we can continue to invest in the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions and their families.Â¡Â± The Make-A-Wish Foundation of America selected Gilsbar because of its service experience, reporting capabilities and commitment to excellence. Â¡Â°We are excited to be a part of GilsbarÂ¡Â¯s growing list of Southwest clientele and look forward to a successful relationship,Â¡Â± Velaski added.

According to Chris Westerman, Gilsbar's Southwest Regional Account Executive, "Gilsbar understands the current and long-term challenges of providing a comprehensive benefit plan. Our experience enables us to provide continuous service to help our clients manage costs. We are pleased to join with Make-A-Wish Foundation to provide a health plan solution for their employees."

About the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America

The Make-A-Wish Foundation headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. Born in 1980 when a group of caring individuals helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer, the Foundation is now the largest wish-granting charity in the world, with 74 chapters in the U. S. and its territories and 28 international affiliates on five continents. Granting more than 11,500 wishes a year and 127,000 wishes worldwide since inception, the Make-A-Wish Foundation celebrates Â¡Â°25 Years of Making Dreams Come TrueÂ¡Â± in 2005. For more information about the Make-A-Wish Foundation, visit http://www. wish. org.

About Gilsbar, Inc.

As a leading provider of comprehensive insurance services and benefits administration, Gilsbar holds valued relationships with brokers and employers nationwide. Fostering these partnerships for over 45 years, our integrity, stability and focus is ever-present in an industry that is constantly changing. Gilsbar's responsive service, integrated technological solutions, comprehensive medical management program and commitment to client satisfaction are some of the many qualities that make us the choice for 360Â¢Âª Benefit Plan Management. Visit http://www. gilsbar. com or call 1-800-413-0125 to find out how 360Â¢Âª Benefit Plan Management can transform your company or organizationÂ¡Â¯s benefit plan.

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Preserve Holiday Memories with Custom-Designed Photo Frames from Imagekind on Walgreens. com

2011-10-01T05:34:00.000-07:00

Preserve Holiday Memories with Custom-Designed Photo Frames from Imagekind on Walgreens. com

Fast and easy museum-quality framing and matting for digital images now available for Walgreens. com photo center customers

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) December 3, 2007

You wouldn't let the holiday season pass without capturing special moments with family and friends on your digital camera. Now, thanks to a partnership between leading online art and framing site, Imagekind (http://www. imagekind. com) and Walgreens. com (http://www. walgreens. com), photographers can turn their digital images into beautiful, museum-quality custom-framed masterpieces on http://photo. walgreens. com/storeframes (http://photo. walgreens. com/storeframes).

Choosing from a wide variety of fine art papers, frame sizes and styles - including multi-photo, tabletop and wall frames - Walgreens photo center customers can create custom-framed prints of their prized digital memories. Starting as low as $9.99, custom framed photos can be created in minutes and delivered within days to make great gifts for parents, grandparents, friends and co-workers.

"Now in just a few short clicks, Walgreens customers can turn their prized photos into custom-designed works of art," said Kevin Saliba, chief executive officer of Imagekind. "By offering the highest quality matting and framing techniques at the most affordable prices, we're able to provide Walgreens customers with a great option for showcasing their most important memories."

"This holiday season, we're pleased to offer Walgreens. com customers a new, unique gift giving option," said Jasbir Patel, photo category manager for Walgreens e-commerce. "Imagekind's quality framing allows our customers to quickly and easily create quality, custom-framed images, which allows them to not only display their most prized images but to share them with loved ones."

Imagekind (http://www. imagekind. com) and Walgreens (http://walgreens. com) bring together the worlds of digital photo printing and custom framing. Customers no longer have to print photos online, wait for them to arrive and then visit a local shop to have them framed. With Imagekind on Walgreens. com, customers simply upload images, choose from a vast array of professional mat and frame offerings and receive a beautiful work of art in just a couple of days.

About Walgreens
Walgreen Co. is the nation's largest drugstore chain with fiscal 2007 sales of $53.8 billion. The company operates 6,059 stores in 49 states and Puerto Rico. Walgreens is expanding its patient-first health care services beyond traditional pharmacy through Walgreens Health Services, its managed care division, and Take Care Health Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary that manages convenient care clinics inside drugstores. Walgreens Health Services assists pharmacy patients and prescription drug and medical plans through Walgreens Health Initiatives, Inc. (a pharmacy benefits manager), Walgreens Mail Service Inc., Walgreens Home Care Inc., and Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy LLC.

About Imagekind
Founded in 2006, Imagekind is the world's fastest-growing art site offering over 500,000 high-quality fine art images for sale. Imagekind gives consumers limitless options to purchase museum-quality framed and poster art from over 18,000 domestic and international emerging and established artists. Serving as a community for professional artists to create and sell their work, Imagekind is a whole new online art experience that provides both consumers and artists with an outlet for sharing, creating and buying art from digital files. Imagekind is the world's first community to serve as a hybrid art gallery, photo-sharing service and a print-on-demand service. Imagekind has partnered with leading brands such as Walgreens, Snapfish, Flickr and HP to distribute its art to the widest possible online audience. Based in Seattle, Washington, Imagekind is a privately held company. For more information about Imagekind, visit www. imagekind. com.

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Always Love Sharon Bowling Benefit a Hit

2011-09-28T00:25:00.000-07:00

Always Love Sharon Bowling Benefit a Hit

Awesome Turnout and Awesome Results in New FUNdraising Campaign.

Livonia, MI (PRWEB) October 26, 2005

The Always Love Sharon group held their 1st Annual Bowling Fundraiser at Town n Country Lanes in Westland MI on Saturday October 22, 2005.

Three individuals in memory of a deceased loved one, conceived the group, Always Love Sharon. Their goals are designed to raise funds for ALSA, through the ALS association of Michigan, and raise awareness of ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease after the famous New York Yankees' star Lou Gehrig, who was diagnosed with ALS in the 1930s.

The event was chosen in particular because of Sharon’s love for the game of bowling. A donation of $25.00 included 3 games of bowling (9-pin no tap), pizza and beverages. Also included in the donation were multiple drawings including gift certificates and other items from many area supporters of the group.

Excitement was in the air. Everyone in attendance felt like a winner this past Saturday. Prizes included Pistons Suite tickets, Red Wings center ice tickets, a large flat screen color TV, a DVD player and much, much more. Everyone in attendance received a thank you gift of some sort.

Raised for ALS of Michigan, was more than $6000.00. According to Sherry Kraft, Co-organizer and daughter of Sharon Coleman “This was definitely a worthwhile birthday present for our mom.” In addition she added, “Remember, this is the 1st annual fundraiser, we will be back next year stronger and more excited as ever.”

"The amount of interest and money raised for this cause is one example of this group’s focus to find a cure for this devastating disease,” explains Robert Coleman.

Currently Robert Coleman is challenging all attendees and family members to bring at least 2 new people to next year’s event. For the person that brings the most new people a special award will be given.

“This fundraiser has been tremendously rewarding,” Robert said.

“However, next year’s event will only be successful with strong participation from the family and friends of Sharon Coleman.”

Robert Coleman, Sherry Kraft and Melissa Delegarza will provide any information needed to help or participate in next year’s event. Check their Website at: http://health. groups. yahoo. com/group/alwayslovesharon (http://health. groups. yahoo. com/group/alwayslovesharon)

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Can Acupuncture Help Weight Loss?

2011-09-27T08:43:00.000-07:00

Can Acupuncture Help Weight Loss?

So many people have dieted and gained back even more weight than they lost. This is why thousands of people are now using acupuncture weight loss treatment to help control their weight.

Hemet, CA (PRWEB) May 19, 2006

There is a growing obesity epidemic in Western culture. In the United States, obesity is the second most frequent cause of preventable death - behind cigarette smoking. Not to mention the millions of people who suffer from weight-related health problems and complications every year.

Http://www. acupuncturegold. com/tips. html (http://www. acupuncturegold. com/tips. html)

However, successful long term weight loss is incredibly difficult for most people to achieve. Many people have tried diets that may cause some weight loss and then they gain back the weight they lost plus some additional pounds.

This is why more and more, people are turning to acupuncture weight loss treatments to try to handle their weight problem once and for all.

Acupuncture is a practice that is more than 5,000 years old, significantly older than Western medicinal therapies and practices.

Acupuncture weight loss treatment involves what most people think of when they think about acupuncture. Inserting hair-thin needles into particular spots on the skin that are believed to help the body function properly.

Acupuncture stimulates the body to release endorphins, the body's own "feel-good" pain-relieving chemicals. It may be that one way acupuncture weight loss treatments help control appetite is by releasing endorphins.

In the case of overweight patients, the acupuncture specialist will first ask a variety of questions and perform an examination. The purpose is to understand the main causes of the person's excess weight. Perhaps it is merely behavioral, or there could be a physiological reason as well.

Once the root causes of the problem are identified, the acupuncture specialist will then insert needles into different areas of the body in order to help improve the body's functioning in a way that will promote weight loss.

For example, an acupuncture specialist who is doing acupuncture weight loss treatment for a patient will probably use a multi-targeted approach. They may attempt to lower the body's weight by increasing the output of the pituitary gland.

They would also probably work on reducing cravings for certain foods or they would attempt to encourage a decrease in natural appetite. Certain needle placements are even thought to lower insulin levels or lipid levels in the blood.

A benefit of acupuncture weight loss treatment is that unlike certain medications, there are no harmful side effects and no chance for addiction. It is a perfectly natural means of boosting the patient's weight loss efforts.

Acupuncture weight loss treatments need to be repeated on a rather regular basis in order to maintain the effects. However, the acupuncture specialist will instruct the patient that the treatment on its own is not likely to be enough to result in long term, permanent weight loss.

Attention should also be paid to diet and exercise. The acupuncture specialist may provide the patient with certain guidelines as to what to avoid eating in order to promote the regular flow of energy throughout the body as well.

If you've been struggling with a stubborn weight problem, consider acupuncture weight loss treatment to give your weight loss efforts a boost.

Http://www. acupuncturegold. com/tips. html (http://www. acupuncturegold. com/tips. html)

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Can’t diet? Try Recipes That Turn Comfort Foods into Healthy Dishes

2011-09-27T01:06:00.000-07:00

Can’t diet? Try Recipes That Turn Comfort Foods into Healthy Dishes

‘Cooking with Healthy Girl’ makes everyday recipes into weight-loss diet

Farmington, MO (Vocus) October 20, 2010

If Mandy Potter said you could lose weight and eat healthier without giving up the foods you love, would you believe her?

“Most people don’t, until they taste my food,” says the author of Cooking with Healthy Girl: Everyday Recipes Made Healthy. “Then they say, ‘Give me your recipe!’”

Potter’s full-color cookbook contains such family favorites as Green Bean Casserole, with fewer calories and less sugar, fats, carbs and cholesterol than even the Campbell’s Fat-Free or Healthy Request Cream of Mushroom Soup versions.

Or Peanut Butter Cookies, made by Potter with just 3 tablespoons’ butter and ½ cup of sugar, compared to the Jif Peanut Butter Press Cookies that are made with ¼ cup of butter and 1 cup sugar.

“It’s amazing how, when you start taking away all the oil and butter, you can bring out more of the food’s flavor,” Potter says.

She got started on her quest to find healthier ways to cook the food she loves when she struggled to lose weight following the birth of twins in 2003.

“Dieting didn’t work for me, and it doesn’t work for most people because we end up craving the foods we’re not supposed to eat,” Potter says. “And most cookbooks for eating healthier include ingredients I can’t find in my small-town grocery store.”

In exasperation, and to cook food her family wanted to eat, she began experimenting with ways to make the same dishes she’d always made, but with more nutritional value. Making them taste like the original dishes was paramount; without that, she knew her plan wouldn’t work. She averages three attempts to convert a recipe to a healthy version that tastes the same.

Besides the cookbook, Potter shares tips and videos at http://www. cookingwithhealthygirl. com. Each recipe has been painstakingly researched for its nutritional value. The back of the book lists staples available in any grocery store and a four-week menu.

Potter invites reviews. Simply try three recipes from the cookbook, then post your review at http://www. cookingwithhealthygirl. com.

About the author:
Mandy Potter lives in Farmington (near St. Louis), Mo., with her husband and twin children, who are “always underfoot in the kitchen.” Using her “everyday recipes for healthy cooking,” she lost 85 pounds and is teaching her children how and why to eat healthy.

Cooking with Healthy Girl: Everyday Recipes Made Healthy
By Mandy Potter
ISBN: 9781449073428
© Mandy Potter, July 2010
Published by AuthorHouse
Photos by Miesner Photography
Softcover: 8½ x 8½ color
Retail price: $29.99
Available at http://www. cookingwithhealthygirl. com, http://www. amazon. com, http://www. barnesandnoble. com

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Incendia Partners, Dissero Form Strategic Alliance

2011-09-26T00:16:00.000-07:00

Incendia Partners, Dissero Form Strategic Alliance

Incendia Partners and Dissero, two fast-growing technology staffing firms, have teamed up to provide corporations across the U. S. with a wide array of IT staffing services. Incendia of Framingham, Massachusetts, assists companies with finding contract workers who specialize in technology. Dissero, with offices in Burlington, Massachusetts, and Malvern, Pennsylvania, is a permanent staffing firm focused on working with emerging growth technology companies. The strategic alliance between Incendia and Dissero aims to provide businesses with a complete solution for their IT staffing needs.

Framingham, Mass. and Malvern, Penn. (PRWEB) January 8, 2007

Incendia Partners and Dissero, two fast-growing technology staffing firms, have teamed up to provide corporations across the U. S. with a wide array of IT staffing services.

Incendia of Framingham, Massachusetts, assists companies with finding contract workers who specialize in technology. Contract workers are an important barometer for the health of the technology industry since businesses turn to these individuals to fill available positions when the supply of full-time talent tightens.

Dissero, with offices in Burlington, Massachusetts, and Malvern, Pennsylvania, is a permanent staffing firm focused on working with emerging growth technology companies. The strategic alliance between Incendia and Dissero aims to provide businesses with a complete solution for their IT staffing needs.

"Each member of the Incendia and Dissero teams have developed depth and breadth of knowledge about their respective niches in the technology job market by working with IT companies for more than a decade," said Robert Recchia, who founded Incendia with partner Brian Aldrich in 2002. "Our collaboration will further enhance our ability to find the most qualified candidates for our clients."

Both Incendia and Dissero distinguish themselves from their peers by focusing on building relationships with companies, and becoming a true extension of their organization. By earning the trust of their clients, Incendia and Dissero often are able to offer candidates exclusive access to positions.

"At Dissero, we consider ourselves partners with the companies we work with," said Keith Cline, founder and principal of the firm. "We make the extra effort to understand our client's business and growth strategy, and from that, the mix of skills they'll depend on to be successful. Incendia shares that philosophy and we are excited to work with them."

The strategic alliance is effective immediately. More information about Incendia Partners can be found on the company's Web site, http://www. incendiapartners. com (http://www. incendiapartners. com), or by calling (508) 620-5343. Information on Dissero can be found on its Web site, http://www. dissero. com (http://www. dissero. com), or by telephone at (866) 588-8046.

About Incendia Partners

Incendia Partners of Framingham, Massachusetts, provides contract staffing services for technology firms across the U. S. Founded in 2002, the company offers extensive industry experience and develops exclusive relationships with individuals and businesses to achieve results. More information about Incendia Partners can be found on the company's Web site, http://www. incendiapartners. com (http://www. incendiapartners. com).

About Dissero

Dissero, with offices in Burlington, Massachusetts, and Malvern, Pennsylvania, provides strategic recruiting services for emerging growth companies. Since it was established in 2002, the company has specialized in developing teams for the software and professional services industries, working with high-tech businesses that are either privately funded or backed by venture capital. In addition to assisting companies with filling executive and mid-management positions, Dissero has advised companies on their organizational development and structure. More information about Dissero can be found on the company's Web site, http://www. dissero. com (http://www. dissero. com).

Media Contact:

Christine Dunn

Savoir Media

Telephone: (617) 484-1660

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GOLF LIFE INSTITUTEÂS PRO PLAYER PROGRAM IMPACTS GOLDEN BEAR TOUR PLAYER PERFORMANCE Five GLI Players in Top 10 in 2004 Earnings

2011-09-25T13:33:00.000-07:00

GOLF LIFE INSTITUTEÂS PRO PLAYER PROGRAM IMPACTS GOLDEN BEAR TOUR PLAYER PERFORMANCE Five GLI Players in Top 10 in 2004 Earnings

Golf Life Institute (GLI), a clinical research institute, works with professional golfers in a research-based Pro Player Program for peak performance and wellness. The program includes nine mental and physical test areas leading to customized prescriptions for improvement. GLI is presently working with 35 of the 191 professional golfers on Jack NicklausÂs developmental Golden Bear Tour and its program has had a dramatic, positive impact on the performance of enrolled players. Through nine Golden Bear events, Golf Life players have captured four titles as well as had 12 Top 3 finishes, and 33 Top 10 finishes.

ARLINGTON, VA (PRWEB) August 6, 2004

As Jack NicklausÂs developmental Golden Bear Tour hit the half-way point in its 2004 Summer Series, new sponsorship partner Golf Life InstituteÂs (GLI) data have shown its Pro Player Program to have had a dramatic, positive impact on the performance of players enrolled in the program. Presently, 35 of the Golden Bear TourÂs 191 players are participating in the GLI program, a research-based approach to peak performance and wellness for golfers that includes nine mental and physical test areas leading to customized prescriptions for improvement. Through nine Golden Bear events, four Golf Life players have captured titles, including two wins by Del Ponchock, who began the GLI program in March 2004. In addition, Golf Life players have had 12 Top 3 finishes, and 33 Top 10 finishes.

The leading performer in the GLI Pro Player Program is Ponchock with two wins in just eight appearances. Ponchock, one of only two players with multiple wins, ranks second in 2004 earnings with $64,278. ItÂs a dramatic improvement for Ponchock who competed on the Golden Bear Tour (GBT) in 2003 and won one event. Four other GLI players are also in the Top 10 on the money list. They are: Hiroshi Matsuo (5th), Michael Adamson (6th), Steve Hart (7th) and Lee Stroever (9th). Overall, players in the GLI Pro Player Program have earned 30% of the TourÂs total prize money. (GLI players in the Top 25 are listed below.)

ÂAfter four years of research and assembling our clinical support team, we partnered with the Golden Bear Tour in June to prepare these guys for Q School,Â said Dr. George Carlo, Golf Life Institute Chairman. ÂWe are pleased to see that our programs are helping these pros perform at such a high level and avoid injury. WeÂve also noticed that our GLI players have an extra hop in their step as they hit the midpoint of the grueling summer season. We expect more Tour players to become a part of the GLI team as the word spreads.Â

The GLI Pro Player Program is specific for touring golf professionals on the PGA, Golden Bear and Futures tours. However, through the Secrets of Champions and Do What the Pros Do programs, peak performance prescriptions with these same secrets and techniques are available to all golfers at www. golflifeinstitute. com. (See Building Block Prescriptions).

The Golf Life Institute was founded in 2001 by Dr. George Carlo, Dr. Sean Woods and other health and golf professionals. The team used their medical, scientific and clinical research skills to evolve the Golf Life SystemTM, a comprehensive program for achieving better golf through better health and better health through golf as an incentive. Through their research, they created an integrated, customized peak performance pathway based on a comprehensive clinical evaluation of body conditioning, psychological and motivational profiles, nutrition patterns and golf skill level. The program was first made available to golfers during the fall of 2003 and has received universally positive reviews.

After the first nine Golden Bear Tour (GBT) Summer Series events, 35 of the 191 (18%) players are participating in the GLI Pro Player Program. Of these 35 GLI players (GLIP), the following statistics were found:

Â On average 44% of the GLIP make the cut Â Non-GLI Players (NGLIP) average is 37%

Â GLIP earned 30% of the total prize money, averaging a total of $11,160. The NGLIP average is $5,093

Â 77% of GLIP have made at least one cut, compared to 73% of NGLIP.

Â GLIP rank 75 on average on the money order Â NGLIP average ranking is 89

Â GLIP have won 4 of the 9 events, had 12 Top 3 finishes, and 33 Top 10 finishes.

Â 5 GLIP are in the Top 10 in money, 9 in the top 25, and 13 in the Top 50.

Based on these statistics, with GLIP accounting for only 18% of the total player pool, a GLIP was:

Â 3.4 times more likely to finish an event in the Top 3 than a NGLIP

Â 2.1 times more likely to finish in the Top 10 than a NGLIP

Â 1.3 times more likely to make the Cut than a NGLIP

Â 1.2 times more likely to make at least one Cut than a NGLIP

Â 4.9 times more likely to rank in the Top 10 than a NGLIP

Â 2.9 times more likely to rank in the Top 25 than a NGLIP

GLI Pro Player Program

Players in the Top 25 on the Golden Bear Tour

The following is a list of the GLI Pro Player Program players in the Top 25.

Rank Name Events (Wins) Earnings

2 Del Ponchock 8 (2) $64,278.00

5 Hiroshi Matsuo 8 (1) $40,350.00

6 Michael Adamson 9 $37,754.00

7 Steve Hart 9 $37,738.00

9 Lee Stroever 9 $35,610.00

12 Mike San Filippo 5 (1) $27,891.00

16 Jonathan Bartlett 7 $21,573.00

20 David Kirpatrick 9 $18,172.00

22 Martin Vikstrom 9 $17,538.00

Â GLI 2004-1 Â

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Inventor of Breakthrough Serotonin Supplement, SerotabÂ® Launches Book During May's "Mental Health" Month

2011-09-24T02:08:00.000-07:00

Inventor of Breakthrough Serotonin Supplement, SerotabÂ® Launches Book During May's "Mental Health" Month

May is Mental Health Month. This doctor's latest book launches this month to promote his invention of the first and only Serotonin Oral Supplement to hit the market. It is a very timely topic of widespread concern.

(PRWEB) May 1, 2002

WASHINGTON D. C., Tuesday, April 30, 2002 /Business Wire/ - Robert Posner, M. D, inventor of SerotabÂ®, the first and only Serotonin Oral Supplement to hit the market, launches his first book this month. This book entitled "Doctor, I Have a Chemical Imbalance (The Serotonin Story)" shines the light on depression and other medical conditions that are largely caused by serotonin imbalances. It covers everything from ProzacÂ® to St. John's Wort, how doctors evaluate test results, what factors can complicate an accurate diagnosis, explanation of common disorders and their symptoms, forms of treatment used, as well as the research behind the revolutionary product SerotabÂ® he invented.

As a practicing internal medicine specialist for the past 20 years, Dr. Posner has treated thousands of patients for obesity, depression, anxiety, migraine headaches, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. Very often, mood orders (such as depression) are viewed negatively by public perception which tends to discourage a person from receiving the help they so desperately need. "If this book convinces just one reader to seek help for their medical problem, such as depression, then my book has been successful," hopes Dr. Posner. "One reason for writing this book", he explains, "is to help people achieve a better understanding of the treatment options available to them when they have a chemical imbalance causing their symptoms. I want to help people understand their illnesses so they may seek the help they need".

There have been numerous stories published in newspapers and aired by tv and radio stations nationwide, in the aftermath of September 11th, in which mental health experts have talked about how important it is to try to regain a sense of emotional balance and feelings of well being after such a traumatic event. Experiencing stress, a financial hardship, a job loss, death of a loved one, divorce or serious illness can negatively affect a person's quality of life and are reasons to seek professional help. "His commitment to bettering the lives of his patients is evident in everything he does," remarked one of his staff members when asked what impact she thought his book may have on people's lives in light of recent events.

May is "Mental Health" Month. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), depression and anxiety, which are the two most common mental health disorders, each affect 19 million Americans every year. Also, the NIMH states that major depression is the second leading cause of disability in the United States and worldwide. Depression can interfere with the ability to work, study, sleep, eat and enjoy once pleasurable activities. Symptoms may include: a persistent sad or anxious mood, feelings of hopelessness, guilt or irritability, loss of interest in nearly all activities, decreased energy, difficulty concentrating or making decisions and, in severe cases, thoughts of death or suicide. With more than one in five Americans having a mental health disorder, yet only 16 percent seeking treatment, it is Dr. Posner's hope that his book will help to alleviate some of the reluctance to seek help that so many sufferers feel.

Contact:

Robert B. Posner, M. D.

Potomac Internal Medicine Assoc., P. C.

9289 Old Keene Mill Road

Burke, Virginia 22015

Tel. 703-866-4144

Email: Serotab@aol. com

Www. Serotab. com - coming soon!

TRANSFIRST Forms Strategic Partnership with SofTrek, a Leading Fundraising Technology Provider

2011-09-23T16:15:00.000-07:00

TRANSFIRST Forms Strategic Partnership with SofTrek, a Leading Fundraising Technology Provider

Partnership to deliver an end-to-end solution for fundraising organization

(PRWEB) April 12, 2005

Dallas-based TRANSFIRST, a leading provider of transaction processing services and payment enabling technologies, and the SofTrek Corporation, creator of PledgeMaker Fundraising Software, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver a front - and back-end solution to help fundraising organizations achieve a streamlined and cost-efficient donation process. Brought to TRANSFIRST through its ePayment Services division, this partnership will provide fundraising professionals the ability to accept charitable contributions through a full-service donor management and payment processing package.

This agreement combines TRANSFIRSTÂs specialized and comprehensive suite of transaction processing products and services with SofTrekÂs PledgeMaker software, a fully-integrated, turn-key system that helps charities with a multitude of management functions including tracking of major gifts and planned giving. The combination of SofTrekÂs front-end technology and TRANSFIRSTÂs back-end technology gives fundraising professionals a one-stop solution for all of their donation management needs and will provide them with quick access to their funds.

ÂTRANSFIRST recognizes that fundraising organizations are continuously seeking new ways to improve upon operational efficiencies and reduce administrative costs to ensure that charitable contributions are fully maximized for their philanthropic endeavors,Â said Bruce Froendt, president of TRANSFIRSTÂs ePayment Services division. ÂBased on our understanding of these needs and our mission to deliver the most innovative and comprehensive solutions to our customers, we have partnered with SofTrek to enhance our product and service offerings to this market. Now, through this partnership, fundraisers have access to one of the industryÂs leading, full-service donation management packages. We have eliminated the fundraising organizationÂs task of finding multiple vendors, in turn helping them meet their goals of increasing efficiencies and reducing administrative expenses.Â

ÂPledgeMaker gives fundraising organizations access to all of their information, enabling them to make more intelligent marketing decisions, and ultimately, to raise more money for their causes,Â said Dave Spacone, CEO of SofTrek. ÂThis new strategic partnership with TRANSFIRST enables our customers to collect funds online, making donations easier for their clients.Â

Payment processing services available through this partnership include credit and debit card acceptance, ACH and electronic check processing, real-time authorization, and 24/7 online access to comprehensive transaction reporting. With this solution, fundraising organizations also have the ability to establish recurring billing for repeat donations. A fundraising organization currently taking advantage of this partnership is the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ).

About SofTrek

SofTrek Corporation, creators of PledgeMaker fundraising software and appitatSM services, was founded in 1987. Headquartered at their state-of-the-art datacenter in Amherst, New York, they have built a reputation as Oracle application experts with secure reliable hosting of their Application Service Provider (ASP) and dominance of the online fundraising software market. Visit www. appitat. com for more information about SofTrekÂs appitat services.

SofTrek currently has 350 clients of which the company hosts 100 at its facility in Amherst. The appitat service has already contracted with a large mail production and printing firm located in Lincoln, Nebraska, to provide an environment for their Oracle applications. Growth of the new appitat business will bring jobs to the Buffalo area.

SofTrek originally started managing and hosting systems seven years ago by providing that service for their award winning software, PledgeMakerÂ. PledgeMakerÂ is a software package specifically for non-profits and is at use at many of the largest organizations in North America. Visit www. pledgemaker. com for more information about SofTrekÂs PledgeMaker software. For more information, visit: www. pledgemaker. com or call 1-716-691-2800.

About TRANSFIRST

A premier provider of transaction processing services and payment enabling technologies, TRANSFIRST offers a first-rate suite of products and services and customized processing programs uniquely tailored for the special business needs of financial institutions, independent sales organizations and agents and its referral and reseller partners. Through its in-depth industry knowledge, partnership strategy and innovative solutions, TRANSFIRST provides a specialized approach to transaction processing for healthcare providers, public entities, online and other non-traditional merchants, as well as brick and mortar retailers. Founded in 1995, TRANSFIRST is a market leader in strategic mergers and acquisitions, which has allowed the company to gain significant market share and world-class expertise in growing and profitable industry segments. Built on a platform of personal service, customer commitment and flexible pricing, TRANSFIRST is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and has operations facilities in Louisville, Colo., Omaha, Neb., Kansas City, Kan., Newport Beach, Calif., Milwaukee, Wis. and Langhorne, Penn. TRANSFIRST was recapitalized in 2000 by GTCR Golder Rauner LLC, a leading private equity investment firm. Company wide, TRANSFIRST currently processes approximately $20 billion in annual sales volume for more than 160,000 merchants and mormore than 760 financial institutions. TRANSFIRST can be reached at 1-888-541-9800 or at www. TRANSFIRST. com.

SofTrek Media Contact:

Media Contact:

Robert Bellitto

SofTrek Corporation

Office (800) 442-9211, Ext. 108

Cell Phone (716) 570-3829

TransFirst Media Contact:

Jennifer Mehaffey

The Point Group

(214) 378-7970 ext. 266

Jmehaffey@thepointgroup. com

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United Hebrew of New Rochelle Hosts 91th Annual Gala

2011-09-23T15:55:00.000-07:00

United Hebrew of New Rochelle Hosts 91th Annual Gala

Nearly $300,000 Raised for Westchester Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Assisted Living and Home Health Care

New Rochelle, NY (Vocus) November 3, 2010

United Hebrew of New Rochelle, a premier long term care campus of residences and services, recently held its 91th Annual Gala Celebration at the Ritz Carlton Westchester in White Plains. United Hebrew Board of Directors member and Mt. Vernon resident, David Alpert, was given the Humanitarian Award. Scarsdale resident, Leonard Tanzer, President of Patient Care Associates, Inc. was awarded the Corporate Medal of Honor. The awards are given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the community and through their efforts have enhanced the quality of life for those in need.

With nearly 300 guests, the event raised nearly $300,000 to support United Hebrew’s senior housing residences, programs and services for frail and chronically ill older adults on its 7.4 acre campus. Guests danced to the music of Soul Solution and were entertained by The Unexpected Boys, a musical group.

“We are so grateful to our sponsors and donors for their continued support,” said Michael Rozen, United Hebrew Chair of the Board. “It has contributed to making our Gala a great success.”

Michael Rozen welcomed the enthusiastic guests and introduced the special speaker, Regis Philbin. Mr. Philbin’s uncle, William Cuttle, is a resident of the United Hebrew Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

“Everything I witnessed at United Hebrew in New Rochelle convinced me that Uncle Willie is in the right place,” said guest speaker, Regis Philbin.

Rita Mabli, United Hebrew President and CEO, gave an inspiring speech that reflected the spirit of the organization. “The Art of what we do is in the Heart," said Ms. Mabli. “There is strength among (our staff)and a single-minded determination to make the lives of those who live at United Hebrew, not just good or good enough but great.”

United Hebrew opened a new nursing home pavilion in 2009. The pavilion has 176-private rooms and a dedicated short-term rehabilitation suite staffed by nationally-renowned Burke Rehabilitation professionals. Many of the rooms have views of the Long Island Sound. The home mimics individual neighborhoods, creating a strong sense of community. Amenities include wireless internet access in each room; a resident activity center fully equipped with a library, arts & crafts room; a 2,300-square-foot multi-purpose room and a café and a beautifully-landscaped courtyard.

United Hebrew is located at 391 Pelham Road, New Rochelle, New York 10805. For further information, please contact Linda Forman at 914.632.2804 x1224, e-mail lforman@uhgc. org, or visit http://www. uhgc. org.

Photo caption – L to R: Scarsdale resident and United Hebrew Senior Chair of the Board of Directors, Malcolm Lazarus; New Rochelle resident and President /CEO of United Hebrew, Rita Mabli; Regis Philbin; Scarsdale resident and Chair of the Board of United Hebrew, Michael Rozen, seated, William Cuttle, uncle of Regis Philbin at United Hebrew of New Rochelle’s 91st Annual Gala.

About United Hebrew: United Hebrew is a vibrant not-for-profit, non-sectarian, multi-service senior living campus serving the Westchester metropolitan area since 1919. United Hebrew offers a rich array of skilled and community-based programs and services that encourages and supports a life of dignity and spirituality and promotes the highest possible quality of life. United Hebrew serves over 700 clients daily in its campus facilities -- Willow Towers a 126-unit Westchester, NY assisted living residence; a 296-bed nursing and rehabilitation center staffed with Burke Rehabilitation professionals; the 135-unit Soundview Apartments for seniors; a Long Term Home Health Care Program; and the AZOR Home Health Agency. United Hebrew recently opened its new nursing home, which combines world class care with state-of-the-art features.

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Baby Safety Month

2011-09-22T16:58:00.000-07:00

Baby Safety Month

Everyday household items could become hazardous to a baby’s health and wellbeing. That is why every September, Baby Safety Month is recognized and has been since September of 1991. Since its inception, awareness has grown tremendously and this year the focus is on achieving a safe and happy home when bringing a baby into the home.

Amityville, NY (PRWEB) August 3, 2006

“Protecting our babies and keeping them safe in any environment should always be our top priority, but safety should begin in the home,” says, Richard Soloway, noted security expert and chairman of NAPCO Security Systems, Inc.

Facts about baby safety month

In 2003, more than 3,700 children ages 4 and under were treated in hospital emergency rooms for baby walker-related injuries. Nearly 80 percent of infants who suffer baby walker injuries are being supervised; more than half of the time, the caregiver is in the room with the child at the time of the incident. Almost half of all choking accidents in young children involve food - sweets and fish bones are the most common causes. One study found that nearly 70 percent of choking deaths among children age 3 and under were caused by toys and other products made for children. Source: Safe Kids Worldwide and Safe USA.

Soloway has compiled a list of safety tips for parents about safety month:

1. Childproof everything. This seems simple enough, but items that seem harmless can be very dangerous to a small child or toddler. Keep items harmful to children out of their reach.

2. Use stationary baby bouncers. Instead of baby walkers, use stationary baby bouncers that allow babies to rotate and bounce instead of walking and moving about the house, which could cause injuries.

3. Do not leave babies unattended. Also do not leave them near furniture unattended, babies can crawl and climb up on to furniture and injure themselves. Heavy furniture could tip over onto them and cause crushing injuries.

4. Set your hot water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Babies and young children can get third degree burns within in three seconds from water at 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Always test the water to make sure the temperature is safe.

5. Check baby products to see if there are any recalls. Always make sure that all baby products are not being recalled for any reason and if they are, make sure you do return them to the manufacturer. You can check manufacturers websites for recall information.

6. Never give babies food they can choke on. Foods like nuts, small vegetables like cut up raw carrots, cherry tomatoes, grapes, hard candy, gum, hot dogs, ice cubes, crackers, etc. Also learn how to save a child from choking and how to perform CPR on infants and small children.

7. Use baby gates appropriately. To avoid toddlers or infants from severely injuring themselves, install baby gates properly and make sure the correct gate is used for the top of a stairway; some are not appropriate for that use.

8. Cut cords on blinds. Most blinds manufactured now do not have cords that could turn into a loop and strangle children, but if older blinds are still in use, cut the cords so children cannot reach them and pull them down making it possible to be very dangerous.

On NAPCO and Chairman Richard Soloway:

NAPCO Security Systems (Nasdaq: NSSC), is a global leader in design and manufacturing of patented electronic and mechanical security systems whose products include intrusion alarms, fire alarms, electronic locking devices and access control systems. Chairman Richard Soloway’s comments on all aspects of security have appeared in The New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, International Herald Tribune, Business Week, Forbes, Crain's New York Business, Newsday, Reuters, Chicago Tribune, Entertainment Weekly, Detroit Free Press, Philadelphia Inquirer, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Transcript and The Robb Report among others. Ranked #72 out of over 1,000 companies by Fortune Small Business Magazine in it’s annual ranking of fastest growing small companies. NAPCO grosses over $65 million in sales. www. napcosecurity. com

To interview Richard Soloway regarding baby safety month or another security topic, call WordHampton Public Relations to arrange an interview at 631-329-0050.

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J-Prompt Professional Institute of Technology (JPIT) partners with Gatlin International to Present Online Career Training Courses

2011-09-22T14:31:00.000-07:00

J-Prompt Professional Institute of Technology (JPIT) partners with Gatlin International to Present Online Career Training Courses

J-Prompt Professional Institute of Technology has launched online career training courses provided by Gatlin International.

Kwame Nkrumah Circle, Accra Ghana (PRWEB) June 18, 2009

J-Prompt Professional Institute of Technology (JPIT) recently partnered with Gatlin International (http://gatlininternational. co. uk), the world's largest e-learning provider to governments, corporations and universities, to unveil new online career training courses. Available at http://www. jprompt. com (http://www. jprompt. com), the certificate courses are open enrolment and cover business and professional, management and corporate, IT and software development, media and design, skilled trades and industrial, as well as hospitality and gaming.

The non-credit courses from JPIT can help individuals at any stage of their career. Whether the student is interested in switching careers, obtaining advanced skills and certificates, or a first-time job seeker in need of specialised training, JPIT and Gatlin International provide the necessary online learning resources.

Gatlin programmes blend various types of instruction in a unique format that provides a logical, comprehensive and effective education. The typical course combines online instructional content, traditional textbook material and instructor-facilitated lessons. Though the courses are self-paced, personal instructors are available to guide every student. This blended learning differentiates JPIT and Gatlin International courses from ordinary online courses.

"The dramatic growth in Internet access around the world has secured elearning as a viable tool in education," said Gillian Duncan, managing director of Gatlin International. "Now students can advance their skills and obtain career certificates through the convenience of working from their personal computer and at their own pace."

For programme and course descriptions, go to http://www. jprompt. com (http://www. jprompt. com). For enrolment information, contact Joseph Adjei at 00 233 21 256465, 00 233 244 287407.

About Gatlin International LLC:
Gatlin International LLC (http://gatlininternational. co. uk (http://gatlininternational. co. uk)) is the Internet's foremost resource of elearning content. Gatlin International partners with businesses, governments and institutions of higher learning to create completely individualised portal Web sites where students have direct access to both certificate and non-certificate, non-credit courses. The result is a comprehensive and user-friendly one-stop shop where students and business professionals can meet their continuing education needs and get on the fast track to a long and successful career. Gatlin International also hosts the Internet's largest collection of skills-based, career building courses from the world's leading online education companies at www. worldeducation. net. The site's more than 6,000 self-study programmes are available for direct sale to students anywhere in the world.

About J-Prompt Professional Institute of Technology (JPIT)
J-Prompt Professional Institute of Technology (JPIT) is a practical and innovative professional education provider in Information Technology, Business, Health Care and Languages. JPIT is committed to a skills-based approach to training and professional throughout learning resources. We provide practical and innovative professional education to students, workers and the general public in Africa and the world at large. JPIT focuses on retention, placement, and job performance results in graduates who are highly qualified and motivated employees. The communities served by the Institute benefit from this focus on outcome-based learning and the institute's ability to adapt to its changing needs. In addition to our academic preparation and skills training, students learn how to think critically, make decisions, gain independence, organise work, take initiative, supervise others, and be responsible employees. JPIT encourages students to work to achieve their highest potential while attaining their career goals. The Institute strives for excellence and quality in everything it does and instils in its students the same aspirations. At J-Prompt Professional Institute of Technology (JPIT), you can obtain valuable career training by our structured programmes through Distance learning - Online Courses, Campus Learning and Campus and Distance Learning. We will help you get the certificate, diploma or degree you deserve.

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MD-IT Expands to Michigan with Acquisition

2011-09-21T16:17:00.000-07:00

MD-IT Expands to Michigan with Acquisition

MD-IT, a national provider of medical documentation software and services for physician offices and ambulatory clinics, has acquired the medical transcription business unit of Moretti Group, located in Kalamazoo, MI. The acquisition underscores MD-IT's commitment to create a nationwide network of offices to help physician groups transition to electronic medical records (EMRs). The move increases MD-IT's geographical footprint to 12 nationwide locations, serving over 5,500 physicians and clinicians in over 840 medical practices.

Boulder, CO (PRWEB) August 6, 2009

MD-IT, a national provider of medical documentation software and services for physician offices and ambulatory clinics, announced today that it has acquired the medical transcription business unit of Moretti Group, located in Kalamazoo, MI. The acquisition underscores MD-IT's commitment to create a nationwide network of offices to help physician groups transition to electronic medical records (EMRs). Moretti vice president Jon Moretti has left the family business to join MD-IT as a managing director.

"We have come a long way from 25 phone lines and modems," noted Patricia Moretti, president of the Moretti Group, which consists of court reporting, medical transcription, videoconferencing and document management services. "Jon spearheaded the growth of our medical transcription business and in doing so completely immersed himself in the technology and his vision of where transcription and EMR are heading. With a progressive company such as MD-IT, Jon will really be able to use his knowledge and vision for this industry to help our clients."

"I feel extremely fortunate to join a company that shares my enthusiasm for helping others go from paper to electronic records while keeping costs manageable," said Jon Moretti. "With MD-IT, I can help physicians adjust gradually to changes brought on by EMRs, without disrupting their practices. They can continue to dictate, and use our software and service to convert patient notes to digital format that can be easily stored and shared."

"We welcome the energy, creativity and professionalism that Jon Moretti brings to our company," said Tom Carson, president and CEO of MD-IT. "His background in manufacturing combined with his healthcare knowledge brings a unique perspective to how we can help physician offices automate and streamline their workflows.

MD-IT is the largest company serving physician offices and ambulatory clinics nationwide, a market estimated at $7 billion of the $10 billion spent annually on medical documentation services in the US. Hospitals account for the remaining $3 billion. MD-IT's medical documentation software and service enables physicians to spend more time with patients and family, and less time on the paperwork required to document patient visits.

About MD-IT:

MD-IT provides medical documentation software and services to 5,500 physicians and clinicians in over 840 medical practices and hospitals throughout the United States. The company combines the benefits of local office ownership with the resources of a national company to offer personalized service supported by leading technology. The privately held company is located in Boulder, CO, with regional offices in Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minneapolis, Oregon, Texas and Washington. Additional information can be found at www. md-it. com.

Contact:

Thomas Carson
President and CEO, MD-IT
(303) 301-0411

Robin Daigh
Vice President, MD-IT
(303) 301-0407

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During this time of war - What are you doing to contribute to universal peace?

2011-09-21T06:50:00.000-07:00

During this time of war - What are you doing to contribute to universal peace?

Now Published: Make It Happen! Use Your Intuition and Positive Spirals

(PRWEB) September 19, 2004

Excerpt from Make It Happen!

We are recognizing the need to enjoy all aspects of life, with a healthy balance between work, leisure time and relationships with ourselves and with others. In our search for abundance and authenticity, we are experiencing dissatisfaction with superficial conversation and have a growing need to connect at a deeper level. We are working toward becoming less judgmental and more accepting which is leading to a greater appreciation of others and an outpouring of unconditional love. Uncomfortable with immersing ourselves in violence and aggression, we want more peace. We want spiritual partners―people who support us in our spiritual growth as we support them in theirs.

Society is becoming more united through people's desire to heal themselves and each other. We are moving toward an understanding that reaching our full spiritual potential means realizing meaningful connections with ourselves, community and nature's Source.

Now is the time to pull together. It is an exciting time of growth and spiritual enlightenment. It is up to us to Make It Happen!

Linda Pynaker, local author of Time to Heal, completed a Masters Degree in Social Work: Clinical Practice Specialization and has fourteen years experience in individual, couple and family counseling. She resides in San Diego, where she enjoys sharing healing energy, providing intuitive readings and motivational speaking.

Contact Linda Pynaker for a free review copy.

Make It Happen! Use Your Intuition and Positive Spirals

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Price: $14.95

ISBN: 0-9760933-0-8

Pages: 212

Size: 5.5 x 8.5

Available online at http://www. lindapynaker. com (http://www. lindapynaker. com)

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SRC WinScribe's Flexible All-in-One Digital Dictation Solution Leads Dudley Hospitals to Extend Pilot to Full Roll Out

2011-09-19T22:59:00.000-07:00

SRC WinScribe's Flexible All-in-One Digital Dictation Solution Leads Dudley Hospitals to Extend Pilot to Full Roll Out

The Dudley Group of Hospitals extend SRC WinScribe digital dictation pilot to full roll out. More than 350 users at the Trust will benefit from improved flexibility and efficiency gains. SRC have integrated the WinScribe solution with the Trust's Oasis PAS system SRC WinScribe provides a future proof platform for Speech Recognition and other technologies.

(PRWEB) November 21, 2007

SRC, the leading provider for healthcare digital dictation and speech recognition solutions, today announced it is rolling out the WinScribe Digital Dictation system to over 350 users at the Dudley Group of Hospitals (DGoH) NHS Trust before the end of 2007.

Describing the business case for rolling out Winscribe across the Trust, Isobel Rees, DGoHs' Operational Project Manager said: "The SRC pilot has shown that the new dictation system provides the flexibility to monitor workloads and where appropriate, administrators can divert work to other areas to maximize staff efficiencies. The solution also gives us the opportunity to respond to GPs in a more timely manner by improving efficiencies."

The solution will enable Dudley to reduce document turnaround times from days to hours. Talking about the increased flexibility Isobel said: "Previously Consultants physically handed tapes to secretaries for transcription. This meant urgent dictations could be delayed in the system. With the new solution, dictation is automatically routed according to priority as soon as Consultants dock their dictation devices."

SRC introduced the concept and benefits of digital dictation to the Trust and are jointly responsible, with the Trust, for the deployment of services which underpin the overall project. "The SRC project management, training and support services certainly helped minimise disruption during the pilot phase, with the system being well received by Consultants, secretaries and administrators."

The integration, by SRC, of the Winscribe system with the Trust's OASIS PAS system will deliver further document creation efficiencies. Patient's details will be automatically inserted into customised Microsoft Word templates simply by Consultants scanning patient IDs using barcode readers on their Phillips portable dictation devices. The PAS integration work will not only speed up work for Consultants and secretaries but also remove potentially error prone manual processes.

Chris Hart, CEO of SRC commented: "We are delighted to be able to offer a complete solution to the Dudley Group of Hospitals which will provide both increased flexibility and major efficiency gains. The SRC WinScribe digital dictation solution provides the Trust with a platform to which additional capabilities can be seamlessly added. Already integrated speech recognition is being trialled in the pathology department, and this has the potential to provide further efficiencies in the document creation process. We look forward to working closely with the Dudley Group of Hospitals on this key project."

In addition to the Dudley Group of Hospitals, the SRC WinScribe solution has been rolled out by numerous other NHS Trusts, including Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals, Chesterfield Royal Hospital, East Sussex Hospitals, Poole Hospital, Homerton University Hospital, The Hammersmith Hospitals and Royal West Sussex Hospitals.

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Transportation Company Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance Services Signs Contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield

2011-09-18T13:03:00.000-07:00

Transportation Company Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance Services Signs Contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield

Air ambulance transportation company contracted as a preferred services provider.

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) July 14, 2008

A national contract signed with Blue Cross Blue Shield, effective July 1, 2008, makes Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance Services a preferred transportation services provider to BCBS members nationwide.

Angel MedFlight is an Arizona-based air ambulance company offering international patient transfer and medical evacuation services.

“Our new partnership with Blue Cross allows us to offer the best air ambulance transportation to even more patients,” says Angel MedFlight President and CEO Jeremy Freer. “We’re really excited to bring our level of service to so many people who need it.”

Though headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Angel MedFlight has medically outfitted aircraft based across the country, allowing for more rapid response times to patient transport requests.

“When you’re dealing with a patient who needs to be transferred by air, time is critical,” Freer says. “Having dedicated air ambulance aircraft nationwide helps us reach more patients faster.”

Another benefit to having dedicated air ambulance aircraft based at different airports is that vacant flights are minimized, considerably reducing operating costs.

“Not having to reposition a jet to our Arizona home base significantly reduces fuel costs,” Freer says. “We’re doing all we can to reduce costs for patients without compromising quality of care, safety and service.”

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is an alliance of 39 independent, community-based and locally operated Blue Cross Blue Shield companies. BCBSA is the nation's oldest and largest family of health benefits companies, serving the needs of 100,000,000 – nearly one in three – Americans. Nationwide, more than 90 percent of hospitals and 80 percent of physicians contract with BCBS companies.

“Blue Cross Blue Shield patients or their case managers can call us and we’ll arrange all aspects of a transfer,” Freer says. “Our goal is to make the transport as smooth and safe as possible for everyone involved.”

Angel MedFlight has a pristine safety record, with no incidents or accidents.

About Angel MedFlight:
Angel MedFlight is a full service provider of medical ground and air transport. Angel MedFlight is the only medical transport company in the country that will arrange ground transportation in addition to air travel. This superior service is part of the "One Touch Promise", which was created to provide safe, quality, affordable air medical transport and relieve case managers and patients’ families of the burden of travel logistics.
Blue Cross Blue Shield information from bcbs. com.
For more information on the air ambulance transportation and transit services offered by Angel MedFlight, visit www. angelmedflight. com.

Media Contact:
Cindy Pasano
Human Resources Department
Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance Services
8014 East McClain, Suite 120
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260

Toll Free: 877-ANGEL-70 (877-264-3570)
International Dialing: 480-634-8017
Fax: 888-883-9506
International Fax: 480-247-4603
Info @ angelmedflight. com

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MarquisNet Co-Location Agreement with MessageBroadcast Helps Message Delivery Provider Expand World-Class Network

2011-09-18T05:37:00.000-07:00

MarquisNet Co-Location Agreement with MessageBroadcast Helps Message Delivery Provider Expand World-Class Network

MarquisNet and MessageBroadcast work together to join networks to expand from three to four networks offering multi-channel interactive message deliver, co-location and disaster recovery services.

Las Vegas (PRWEB) February 15, 2010

MarquisNet LLC, a leading provider of next-generation coast-to-coast co-location and disaster-recovery services, will facilitate the network expansion of MessageBroadcast, a Newport Beach, Calif.-based provider of turnkey, multi-channel, interactive message delivery services to world-class enterprises, the companies announced today.

Industry-leading global companies routinely use MessageBroadcast’s secure agile network to reach customers personally, using the latest, most-cost-effective methods that improve service while saving the enterprise millions of dollars. These include automated inbound and outbound voice, interactive voice response, mobile, text, e-mail and broadband communications. MessageBroadcast counts among its clients national telecom, content delivery, broadband, financial services, health care and international insurance companies.

According to MessageBroadcast President David Baker, the agreement with MarquisNet allows the company to expand its growing network with confidence. “With multi-millions of contacts a day, we have stringent requirements for security and uninterrupted delivery to any global destination,” Baker said. “MarquisNet meets or exceeds all our demanding specifications while allowing us to expand our network from three to four data centers.”

All MarquisNet data centers are designed to meet the highest industry standards. They are SAS 70 Type II certified, redundant 2N+1 or N+1, high-security network facilities with 24/7 access to equipment. They feature ultra-reliable uninterrupted power supplies for continuous availability. All have automatic back-up systems and service contracts on all equipment to keep them in peak operating condition.

Paul Reynosa, MarquisNet's director of new business development, said MessageBroadcast is a perfect client for the company. “We take great pride in being able to offer MessageBroadcast the peace of mind they and their customers deserve. In today’s fast-paced mobile and broadband world, system failure is not an option,” he said.

Should commercial power fail in any MarquisNet data center, automatic transfer switches immediately activate multiple diesel generators, monitor the electric feeds and transfer the loads to the generators once the feeds are stable. Meanwhile, uninterruptible power supply systems keep equipment fully powered, preventing resets.

Because comprehensive security and privacy are paramount to its success, MessageBroadcast provides the highest level of protection available. A range of safeguards over a variety of communication channels and platforms, as well as critical certifications enable, Message-Broadcast to assure the greatest possible level of security. Infrastructure can be configured to accommodate a variety of custom enterprise requirements such as alerts, messaging and automated surveys.

About MessageBroadcast
MessageBroadcast, with corporate headquarters in Newport Beach, Calif., operates an interactive multi - channel message delivery network supporting automated inbound and outbound voice, interactive voice response (IVR), mobile/text, e-mail and broadband communications. Its secure agile network infrastructure can be configured to accommodate a variety of custom enterprise requirements such as alerts, messaging, and automated surveys. The company provides turnkey communications solutions designed to enhance the strategic efforts of a wide variety of industries including telecommunications, financial services, healthcare, insurance, retail, e-commerce and government services. With more than 12 years of experience, the company has successfully managed more than 6 billion inbound and outbound contacts worldwide. For more information, go to http://www. messagebroadcast. com (http://www. messagebroadcast. com)

About MarquisNet
Since 2005, MarquisNet, a Selling Source LLC company, has served leading companies as a remote data center. The company has three locations that offer co-location and disaster recovery — Jacksonville, Fla., Southern California and at its headquarters in Las Vegas. MarquisNet’s state-of-the-art 2N+1 and N+1 carrier grade facilities feature around-the-clock secure access and clean, uninterruptible power. MarquisNet provides co-location, hosting, bandwidth, and a host of disaster recovery services. For more information, go to http://www. marquisnet. com (http://www. marquisnet. com).

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UN Chronicle E-Alert: UN LITERACY DECADE (2003-2012)

2011-09-17T16:11:00.000-07:00

UN Chronicle E-Alert: UN LITERACY DECADE (2003-2012)

The United Nations recently launched the Literacy Decade (2003-2012) with the theme "Literacy as Freedom". Coordinated by UNESCO, the initiative seeks to give new impetus to efforts worldwide to reduce persistently high rates of illiteracy. One fifth of the world's adultsÂover 860 million peopleÂcannot read or write; two thirds are women. Another 113 million childrenÂthe majority of whom are girlsÂare not in school and missing out on gaining access to literacy through basic education.

(PRWEB) February 26, 2003

The United Nations recently launched the Literacy Decade (2003-2012) with the theme "Literacy as Freedom". Coordinated by UNESCO, the initiative seeks to give new impetus to efforts worldwide to reduce persistently high rates of illiteracy. One fifth of the world's adultsÂover 860 million peopleÂcannot read or write; two thirds are women. Another 113 million childrenÂthe majority of whom are girlsÂare not inschool and missing out on gaining access to literacy through basic education.

At the launch on 13 February, Secretary-General Kofi Annan remarked that "literacy is a human right" and "the requisite for a healthy, just and prosperous world". That was "especially true of female literacy". For that reason, the first two years of the Decade will focus on literacy and gender. Governments have pledged to increaseglobal literacy rates by 50 per cent by 2015.

The UN Chronicle has regularly highlighted the issue of literacy in relation to basiceducation and social development, as well as women's rights. Here are some recentarticles published in the Chronicle on literacy:

Web Article, 2003

Â· Â'Literacy (http://www. un. org/Pubs/chronicle/2003/webArticles/022103_literacy. html">'Literacy) as Freedom' - United Nations Launches Literacy Decade (2003-2012)Â

By Horst Rutsch for the Chronicle.

Â· ÂPromoting (http://www. un. org/Pubs/chronicle/2003/webArticles/020503_literacy. html">Promoting) Literacy for a Decade of ActionÂ

By Liz Willmott for the Chronicle.

Issue 2, 2002

Â· ÂTimor-Leste (http://www. un. org/Pubs/chronicle/2002/issue2/0202p34_spotlight_on_east_timor. html">Timor-Leste): Education and Health in Focus...Â

Students at the primary and secondary levels represent one third of

Timor-LesteÂs population.

Issue 2, 2001

Â· ÂTowards (http://www. un. org/Pubs/chronicle/2001/issue2/0102p45.htm">Towards) Real Mutual ToleranceÂ

By KoÃ¯chiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO.

Â· ÂEducation (http://www. un. org/Pubs/chronicle/2001/issue2/0102p47.htm">Education) and the Freedom from ExclusionÂ

By Colette Mazzucelli, Senior Research Fellow at the EastWest Institute, New York.

Issue 2, 1999

Â· ÂEducating (http://www. un. org/Pubs/chronicle/1999/issue2/0299p39.htm">Educating) the Girl ChildÂ

By Mary Joy Pigozzi, Senior Education Advisor, UNICEF.

Issue 4, 1998

Â· ÂEssay (http://www. un. org/Pubs/chronicle/1998/issue4/498p13.htm">Essay): Living Through that 'Last Resort'Â

By Nadine Gordimer, writer and 1991 Nobel Laureate in Literature.

The UN Chronicle is published quarterly in EnglishEnglishFrenchFrench

By the Department of Public Information. Editions in Arabic, Chinese Russian and Spanish are co-published externally. It is not an official record, the views expressed in individual articles do not necessarily imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.

Copies are on sale in the UN Bookshop. Please note that

A discounted (http://www. un. org/Pubs/chronicle/order. htm">discounted) internet subscription rate is now in effect.

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EDrugSearch. com Accepts Blue Sky Drugs Into the eDrugSearch. com Directory of Safe and Licensed Online Pharmacies

2011-09-17T15:16:00.000-07:00

EDrugSearch. com Accepts Blue Sky Drugs Into the eDrugSearch. com Directory of Safe and Licensed Online Pharmacies

In accepting Blue Sky Drugs into its prescreened online pharmacy directory, eDrugSearch. com has added the pharmacy's inventory of prescription drugs to the eDrugSearch. com database of 100,000+ prescription drug listings

San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) October 7, 2008

eDrugSearch. com, a search engine and social network for Americans interested in purchasing safe, low-cost prescription drugs from prescreened international pharmacies, announced that is has accepted Blue Sky Drugs into its pharmacy directory. In accepting Blue Sky Drugs into its directory, eDrugSearch. com has added the pharmacy's inventory of prescription medications into the eDrugSearch. com database.

"Because Blue Sky Drugs is properly licensed and meets eDrugSearch. com's standards of quality and professionalism in online pharmacies, we have accepted its inventory of prescription medications into the eDrugSearch. com database," said Cary Byrd, president of eDrugSearch. com.

With more than 100,000 drug listings, eDrugSearch. com brings together licensed and accredited pharmacies from around the world in one comprehensive, easy-to-use database. The pharmacy page for Blue Sky Drugs is located at http://www. edrugsearch. com/pharmacies/blue-sky-drugs. html (http://www. edrugsearch. com/pharmacies/blue-sky-drugs. html).

While many Americans are interested in Canadian pharmacies or other international pharmacies as a means of saving money on their prescriptions, they are often concerned about whether they can trust the quality and safety of the prescription medications they find online. eDrugSearch. com addresses these concerns by only accepting online pharmacies in the eDrugSearch. com database that pass a rigorous prescreening process -- including proof of home-country government licensing and third-party accreditations.

Consumers can register for a free membership with eDrugSearch. com at the following url: http://www. edrugsearch. com/members/register-member. php (http://www. edrugsearch. com/members/register-member. php).

The eDrugSearch. com Story

EDrugSearch. com launched in January 2007 as a vertical search engine for Americans interested in purchasing safe, low-cost prescription drugs from prescreened international pharmacies. eDrugSearch. com brings together licensed and accredited pharmacies from around the world in one easy-to-use database.

Approximately 70 million Americans live without prescription drug insurance today. While many are interested in Canadian or other international pharmacies to save money on their prescriptions, they are often concerned about whether they can trust the quality and safety of prescription medications online.

EDrugSearch. com addresses these concerns by only accepting Internet pharmacies upon completion of a rigorous preapproval process - including establishing proof of home-country government licensing and third-party accreditations.

In addition to emphasizing safety, eDrugSearch. com offers up-to-the-minute price search, detailed drug information, and other features that make it the most advanced shopping engine for online prescription medication shoppers.

In February 2008, eDrugSearch. com introduced the eDrugSearch. com Community, the first social network for prescription drug consumers -- enabling users to rate and review pharmacies, share experiences, and make friends and join groups around similar medication interests.

Popular medications available through the eDrugSearch. com database include:
Aciphex Actos Alphagan Ambien Buspar Cephalexin Evista Lamisil Lotensin Monopril Naproxen Prevacid Prozac Remeron Risperdal Wellbutrin SR

... along with thousands of other listings.

About eDrugSearch. com

Based in San Antonio, eDrugSearch. com is the Health 2.0 social network and comparison shopping site for U. S. consumers seeking prescription medications from prescreened Canadian and other international pharmacies. eDrugSearch. com's social network empowers members to rate and review pharmacies, share experiences with other members, and more. eDrugSearch. com president and founder Cary Byrd is an impassioned advocate for reform of U. S. prescription-drug law. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www. eDrugSearch. com or its blog at www. edrugsearch. com/edsblog (http://www. edrugsearch. com/edsblog).

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InnovoCommerce Selects Latisys For Managed Hosting

2011-09-17T14:09:00.000-07:00

InnovoCommerce Selects Latisys For Managed Hosting

Leading provider of Microsoft SharePoint®-based solutions chose Latisys for ability to support unique hosting requirements of its FDA-regulated customers

Englewood, CO (PRWEB) March 29, 2010

Latisys (http://www. latisys. com/index. aspx) today announced it has been selected by InnovoCommerce, a leading provider of Microsoft SharePoint®-based solutions and support to enterprises in regulated industries, for managed hosting services at the Latisys SAS70 Type II certified data center facility in Irvine, California.

Founded in 2008, InnovoCommerce has a core focus on FDA regulated industries, providing Microsoft SharePoint®-based solutions to life science-focused enterprises. For that reason, InnovoCommerce required a managed Web hosting provider that could support the stringent governance, risk management and compliance requirements its customers must adhere to for managing documents, data, and collaborative processes in an FDA-compliant manner.

“We selected Latisys for its flexible, secure, high-performance Web hosting infrastructure environment that further enables InnovoCommerce’s life science-focused customers to maximize the business benefits of our Microsoft SharePoint®-based solutions,” said Daniel O’Connor, Chief Business Officer, InnovoCommerce. “Working with Latisys will directly benefit our customers, and we look forward to growing this relationship over the coming months and years.”

With high-density data center (http://www. latisys. com/data-center/colocation/colocation. html) facilities in Irvine, California, Chicago and Denver – as well as a new, state-of-the-art Tier III data center campus (http://www. latisys. com/data-center/ashburn-colocation. html) in Ashburn, Virginia – Latisys provides colocation, managed hosting, managed services and disaster recovery solutions to small and medium-sized businesses and enterprise customers. Managed web hosting services provided by Latisys are designed to provide customers with maximum value, performance and scalability. InnovoCommerce will additionally benefit from:
Managed Dedicated Servers – a customized hosting configuration that meets specific business requirements, and utilizes dedicated IBM blade servers and highly available SAN infrastructures to deliver unlimited scalability and instant redundancy. Multi-Carrier Bandwidth – a blended IP network of multi-gigabit connections through diverse IP providers, multi-homed to deliver a stable and redundant solution. Robust Disaster Recovery Solution – geographically diverse disaster recovery (http://www. latisys. com/managed-services/managed-backup. html) solutions with Tier III, SAS70 Type II compliant data centers across the United States. Server Virtualization – a virtualized VMware environment that allows for numerous operating system installations to reside on the same hardware at the same time, but operating completely independently of one another. With flexible per VM pricing models, a server virtualization (http://www. latisys. com/managed-hosting/server-virtualization. html) solution from Latisys provides great benefit to customers for both primary deployments and business continuity solutions.

“InnovoCommerce has established itself as a market leader for business collaboration solutions that enable customers to innovate and meet compliance standards,” said Don Goodwin, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Latisys. “We continue to see traction from enterprises in the pharmaceutical, healthcare and life science industries that face highly specialized, flexible and fully scalable managed hosting requirements Latisys data center facilities are designed to meet.”

About Latisys
Latisys is a leading provider of colocation, managed hosting, managed services and disaster recovery solutions to small and medium-sized businesses and enterprise customers. With a heritage serving business customers since 1994, and multiple high density, SAS70 Type II certified data centers across the United States – including its new, state-of-the-art Tier III data center campus in Ashburn, Virginia – Latisys offers scalable outsourced IT infrastructure management solutions that provide customers what they need, when they need it. As a data center-centric company, Latisys is quickly becoming the hosting company of choice for companies that demand more from their IT infrastructure partner. All while optimizing clients' return on investment. All while 'delivering more_'. Call 1-866-956-9594 or visit http://www. latisys. com (http://www. latisys. com) for additional information.

About InnovoCommerce LLC
Founded in 2008, InnovoCommerce is a privately held company offering Microsoft SharePoint-based enterprise content management, business process management and system integration services. The company brings a unique set of combined expertise focusing on the Microsoft platform, systems integration and life science markets.

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The Link Between Diabetes And Dry Eye

2011-09-16T05:53:00.000-07:00

The Link Between Diabetes And Dry Eye

If you have diabetes there is about a 50-50 chance that you have dry eye. Dry eye is characterized by dryness, burning or sandy-gritty irritation in the eyes that gets worse as the day goes on. Dry eye in diabetes is a result of decreased corneal sensation or relative numbness of the surface of the eye. This relative numbness of the surface of the eye has also been associated with diabetic retinopathy. What is dry eye, what causes it and what can be done about it?

(PRWEB) April 4, 2005

The tears on the surface of the eye are a salt solution. The surface of the eye needs these tears because the delicate living cells on the surface of the eye have no blood supplyÂit has a tear supply instead. So rather than getting important things like oxygen and electrolytes from the blood, it gets them from the watery layer of the tears. This watery layer is so important that it is covered by a layer of oil produced by the oil glands in the eyelid that protects it from evaporation.

The first thing that happens when an eye becomes dry is that the tears lose water and become too salty. Just like when you throw salt on a wound it causes stinging and burning, when your tears become too salty they cause stinging and burning of the eye surface. As the eyes become drier this becomes a sandy-gritty irritation of the eyes.

Dry eye is one of the most common conditions affecting the eyes. It affects approximately 14% of people over the age of forty, and the prevalence increases with age. This is because there are so many ways to get dry eye. Anything that decreases tear production or increases tear evaporation may cause dry eye.

Long-term hard contact lens wear, LASIK eye surgery, certain viral infections of the cornea, and diabetes all may cause decreased corneal sensation and, with it, the decrease in tear production that results in dry-eye irritation.

Many people choose to treat dry eyes with eye drops. It used to be that all artificial tears were pretty much the same. They were designed to cover up the dry spots that appear on the eye in advanced cases of dry eye. These drops were developed before it was realized that dry spots donÂt cause dry eye but are a result of the tears becoming too salty. These drops would provide temporary relief of dry eye but the dry eye would never get better.

Recently it was discovered that just as the electrolytes in the blood are biologically active, the electrolytes in the tear film are biologically active as well. It turns out that if the content of an artificial tear does not precisely match this electrolyte balance, the drop can ÂstarveÂ the surface of the electrolytes it needs and decrease the quantity of lubrication. So in effect, with these drops, patients take one step forward, but also one step back.

There is another way to accelerate dry eye relief, and possibly even obtain complete dry eye relief. In a study of nearly 33,000 female health professionals it was found that the more omega-3s they ate, the lower their risk for dry eye. This is actually the third study that has linked dry eye to a dietary deficiency of omega-3s. Omega-3s are Âessential fatty acidsÂ that are scarce in the American diet. They can be obtained from salmon, sardines, herring, and tuna.

Tuna is the number one source of omega-3s in the American diet, but now the FDA warns Americans not to eat it more than twice a week because of problems with high mercury content. To provide a healthy source of omega-3s for relief of dry eye irritation for those who wonÂt, donÂt or canÂt eat sardines every day, TheraTears Nutrition for Dry Eyes (omega-3 supplement with flaxseed oil, fish oil and vitamin E) is a great way to get the omega-3s that you need.

The omega-3s in TheraTears Nutrition seems to help provide dry eye relief in three ways. First, omega-3s improve eye comfort by suppressing inflammation. Second, the oil glands in the eyelid use essential fatty acids to manufacture the oil layer of the tear film. TheraTears Nutrition provides the omega-3s your oil glands need to make a healthy protective layer of oil that coats the tear film and makes dry eyes feel better. Finally, the omega-3s work together to protect the tear gland and help it make more tear fluid.

In addition to soothing the symptoms of dry eye, omega-3s carry other benefits for diabetics. High dietary intake of omega-3s correlates with a lower incidence of type 2 diabetes, omega-3 have been shown to reduce elevated triglycerides in non-insulin dependent diabetics, and even more importantly, omega-3s reduce the risk of death from coronary heart disease and total mortality in diabetic women.

If you have dry eye and diabetes, you are not alone. There are excellent treatments available that can greatly add to your health and comfort.

Article Written By Jeffrey P. Gilbard, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School

Founder, CEO & Chief Scientific Officer, Advanced Vision Research

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Ahm Awards $750,000 Medical Research Grant

2011-09-15T17:24:00.000-07:00

Ahm Awards $750,000 Medical Research Grant

The ahm Health and Medical Research Fund has awarded a $753,884 grant to Professor Kim Bennell, Professor of Physiotherapy at Melbourne University, to conduct new research into osteoarthritis.

(PRWEB) February 13, 2010

The Health and Medical Research Fund, established by ahm Health Insurance (http://www. ahm. com. au/), has awarded a $753,884 grant to Professor Kim Bennell, Professor of Physiotherapy at Melbourne University, to conduct new research into osteoarthritis.

The research project, "Addressing pain in knee osteoarthritis: physiotherapist-delivered exercise and cognitive behavioural therapy", will be carried out over two years and hopes to determine optimal treatment and management of the disease.

Dean Tillotson, Executive General Manager of ahm Health Insurance (http://www. ahm. com. au/) said the Fund had made some important contributions to health and medical research since its inception in 1986, and that this research into osteoarthritis could have a life-changing impact on sufferers of the condition.

"ahm has a long history of helping its members to stay active and maintain their health and wellbeing. This grant – funded by donations from our members – will make a significant contribution to many who suffer from this chronic condition that does not have a cure. Our medical research fund has also assisted important research into stress, childhood leukaemia, bowel cancer screening, Parkinson’s disease and development of a malaria vaccine."

The funding is to undertake a randomised controlled trial to investigate whether an intervention of exercise combined with cognitive behavioural therapy delivered by physiotherapists will be more effective in improving pain, physical and psychological functioning in people with knee osteoarthritis compared with either exercise or cognitive behavioural therapy alone.

Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of musculoskeletal pain and disability in Australia and the knee is the most commonly affected weight bearing joint. Knee osteoarthritis is a chronic disease with no cure that imposes considerable personal and societal costs. The bulk of the research to date has focused on surgery and drugs which are costly and have side effects.

Professor Bennell said, "the results of this research have the potential to change the clinical management of knee osteoarthritis and the manner in which treatment is delivered."
Since its inception, the ahm (http://www. ahm. com. au/) Health and Medical Research Fund has contributed almost $7 million towards diverse research projects throughout Australia.

The most recent funding was allocated in 2007, when two significant projects were funded in the area of mental health. This included $501,490 for a three year period to the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and $377,164 for a three year period to the University of Western Sydney.

Prof. Bennell will recruit 222 patients from Melbourne and Brisbane from June 2010.

About ahm
Ahm is the eighth largest Australian health insurance (http://www. ahm. com. au/) provider and has been caring for the health of Australians for more than thirty five years. In addition to the provision of health insurance, ahm has developed and delivers innovative health management programs. We employ health professionals covering key disciplines including nursing, exercise physiology, dietitians and fitness to deliver these programs.

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Extreme Dentistry: Pioneering Technique Saves Soccer Player Years of Braces, Game-ending Jaw Surgery

2011-09-14T20:25:00.000-07:00

Extreme Dentistry: Pioneering Technique Saves Soccer Player Years of Braces, Game-ending Jaw Surgery

A second athlete has successfully undergone a groundbreaking treatment that bypasses years of braces and game-ending surgery to cut their jaws apart. The technique, a unique combination of veneers and Invisalign braces - developed by San Antonio cosmetic dentist Dr. John Moore, DDS - is now available for other patients with extreme alignment problems in the San Antonio-Austin corridor.

San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) October 11, 2010

For soccer player Michael Abalos, it was a no-win situation. He needed to have his misaligned teeth and protruding lower jaw corrected, but the only solution offered by dental experts would have sidelined him from the game that had been his passion since he was four.

The standard treatment for his problem involves years of braces, followed by surgery to cut the jaws apart for realignment. It’s a tough procedure for anyone, but for an athlete, it’s a game-stopper.

And Abalos – who’s been playing since before grade school, through high school and college, and on the semi-pro Laredo (TX) Heat – wasn’t ready to walk off the field.

Then he met San Antonio cosmetic dentistDr. John Moore, DDS, who has developed a pioneering technique for correcting major alignment problems without traditional braces or surgery, and at a fraction of the time of traditional treatments.

As he went from doctor to doctor, getting the same answer, he said, “My Mom did a lot of research and got information about Invisalign (clear braces). I made an appointment for a checkup with Dr. Moore, to see if Invisalign might help me.”

Moore, a San Antonio Invisalign specialist who was honored at an international summit last year for his breakthrough treatment of a San Antonio boxer, immediately saw that his treatment – a unique combination of clear braces and veneers - was an answer for Abalos.

“The soccer player came in with exactly the same demands as the boxer,” Moore said. “He said, 'I'm not going through surgery. I've been told over and over that the only way is to have years and years of braces, and then do surgery'.”

“I looked at this case, and I said, oh my god, this is exactly like the other fellow. Here's an athlete that doesn't want to compromise his career by committing himself to something like the traditional invasive procedure.”

Abalos, a 23-year-old student at San Antonio's Incarnate Word University, agreed to be the second athlete to undergo Moore's treatment.

“So I stick him in the veneers, get him into the Invisalign and move the lower teeth in, and boom! The whole thing is over in less than a year,” Moore said. Along with the boxer, “both guys ended up extremely happy, they avoided the surgery, saved them a tremendous amount of invasive work.”

“The whole thing was done without any shots, no pain involved, no bleeding, no stitches, no surgery. . . I actually didn't even have to trim the teeth for the veneers,” he said. “A completely non-invasive, non-painful process. . . lightly touch the teeth, take some molds, build the veneers, get them into Invisalign.”

Abalos is thankful that Moore's breakthrough allowed him to have the looks and healthy jaw alignment he wanted. “I feel really good about my smile, and the way I got it, with no interruption in my soccer playing. Nothing ever kept me out of the game.”

Moore is now consulting with other prospective patients on his new technique, and is available for new patients.

Contact Information:

Dr. John Moore, DDS
Cosmetic Dental Associates
5837 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78240
Phone 210-337-6453
Http://33smile. com

About Dr. Moore:

Dr. John Moore, DDS, has been practicing dentistry in San Antonio for more than 25 years, and his credits include serving as an assistant professor of dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He is a prolific lecturer and published writer, and has won numerous awards, including being voted into America's Top Dentists in Cosmetic Dentistry and honored as San Antonio's Top Dentist in Cosmetic Dentistry.

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Sanford, Fla. Bookstore to Carry a Book That Will Inspire Readers To Take Control of Their Life in 21 Steps

2011-09-14T08:17:00.000-07:00

Sanford, Fla. Bookstore to Carry a Book That Will Inspire Readers To Take Control of Their Life in 21 Steps

21 Steps to Survival can now be purchased at local book store in Sanford, FL.

Orlando, Florida (PRWEB) March 5, 2006

Written to inspire readers to take control of their lives, “21 Steps to Survival: When Life’s Challenges Throw You Off Track" can be purchased at MAYA Books and Music located in Sanford, Florida.

“21 Steps to Survival” provides the reader with a simple, easy to follow, conversational tone book. “21 Steps to Survival” is perfectly suited for the reader who is looking to develop their life blueprint. Barrett gives readers the important steps that will allow them to get to know who they are, including an outline for the reader to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Barrett gives the reader the essential steps including dreaming big, and maintaining a positive state of mind which will enable the reader to improve their careers, emotional well-being, and their personal lives.

Mary T. Barrett, entrepreneur, speaker, and author her book”21 Steps to Survival” was created from the author’s professional experience and life challenges, offers a realistic, step-by-step guide to help the reader discover their dreams and turn them into realities. The purpose of this book is to inspire one to take action and take control of their life.

Through her professional experience and life challenges, Mary has learned that financial independence and personal strength are essential for success in all facets of life. She educates individuals on how to learn from their experiences and use that knowledge to improve their careers, emotional well-being, health and personal lives. She is committed to Raising Awareness for Domestic Violence, and also to increasing the awareness of heart disease, the number one killer of women. She lives in a suburb outside of Orlando with her daughter.

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Will Stretch Marks Become Trendy Along with Baby Bumps? Don’t Count On It

2011-09-14T01:09:00.000-07:00

Will Stretch Marks Become Trendy Along with Baby Bumps? Don’t Count On It

The Hollywood baby boom is bringing many aspects of pregnancy to the forefront of celebrity gossip magazines, but you can bet that the inevitable stretch mark isn't one of them.

Memphis, TN (PRWEB) July 7, 2006

If you’ve been even half-heartedly keeping up with your celebrity gossip lately, you know what the latest trend in young Hollywood is. That’s right; the latest accessory for the beautiful women of Hollywood is a baby bump.

With starlets like Angelina Jolie, Gwen Stefani, and Britney Spears being photographed looking beautiful and glowing in all their expectant glory, young women everywhere are following suit. Thus, the “hot mom” trend has exploded across America, and it’s now not uncommon to see pregnant women showing off their growing bellies in midriff tops and being proud of their looks.

However, one must wonder whether the celebrity gossip magazines will be raving about how cute Gwen and Angelina’s stretch marks are. Stretch marks are an inevitable evil of pregnancy, striking half of all pregnant women, according to Babycenter. com. Undoubtedly, that topic will be glazed over in the magazines, leaving new moms depressed over their own stretch marks.

Selmedica Healthcare, a company based in Memphis, Tennessee, recognizes the need for new mothers to feel as beautiful as they did before and during their pregnancy. That’s why they developed Livadone, an all-natural dietary supplement designed to quickly fade stretch marks, says a company spokesman.

The spokesman says that Livadone uses the power of herbs to reduce the appearance of stretch marks by going straight to the source of the problem by working from the inside out.

For more information about stretch marks, please visit www. livadone. com.

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Time to Nip it in the "Butt"

2011-09-13T11:15:00.000-07:00

Time to Nip it in the "Butt"

Stop Smoking For Good is a new, doctor-recommended, complete cessation support program that boasts 4 major differences from other cessation programs: ItÂs portable, readily accessible, affordable, and itÂs the only one of its kind.

(PRWEB) December 2, 2004

The program includes the most up-to-date facts and statistics available, and instruction on behavior techniques used by todayÂs top athletes and professionals.

ItÂs doctor tested and doctor endorsed and the 10-piece kit sells for $39.95.

ThatÂs great news for the millions of smokers that will attempt to quit smoking this year and will be looking for extra support to help them through the tough times.

The convenient, 10-piece, self-study kit is comprised of 6, unique and distinct, professionally produced, 30-minute information sessions, on 3 audio CDs, an ÂInsist on the ListÂ wallet folder, a ÂCravers CodeÂ wallet card and 5 ÂProgress LogÂ pack wrappers Â making Stop Smoking For Good one of the most complete programs of itÂs kind.

The flexible nature of Stop Smoking For Good allows for a 5-day to 5-week program for smokers, but can also be used throughout an entire 12 week NRT (Nicotine Replacement Therapy such as patches & gum) program. There are no meetings to attend, classes to enroll in, or expensive dues to pay. Just listen to the CDs in the comfort of your favorite easy chair at home, or in the car or at the office and use the supplied tools throughout the day.

Purely educational in nature, the Stop Smoking For Good program includes the most up-to-date facts and statistics available, and instruction on behavior techniques used by todayÂs top athletes and professionals, including deep breathing & relaxation, daily affirmations, visualization, goal setting and other reliable methods. ItÂs 3 unique and distinct hours of doctor tested and endorsed instruction, including an ironclad, step-by-step strategy for handling craving and proven methods for dealing with changes and adjustments.

The worldÂs leading health departments and organizations, such as Health Canada, recommend using a support program as part of an overall stop-smoking strategy. According to the U. S. Surgeon General, you can boost the effectiveness of NRTs by up to 10 times, when you use them with a support program (1). All major NRT manufacturers recommend using a support program with their product for best results. Studies show using a support program with Zyban (bupropion) will greatly increase its effectiveness, as well.

The Stop Smoking For Good Audio Support Program is suitable for all smokers and ex-smokers who still crave. ItÂs doctor tested and doctor endorsed and available now. The 10-piece kit sells for $39.95.

For complete details and to order, visit: http://StopSmokingForGood. com (http://StopSmokingForGood. com)

(1)http://www. cdc. gov/tobacco/sgr/sgr_2000/sgr_pressrel_00.htm (http://www. cdc. gov/tobacco/sgr/sgr_2000/sgr_pressrel_00.htm)

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Faster than the Speed of QWERTY! FrogPad™ and DeMarque Announce a Special Summer Offer for Typing Pal for FrogPad™

2011-09-13T05:21:00.000-07:00

Faster than the Speed of QWERTY! FrogPad™ and DeMarque Announce a Special Summer Offer for Typing Pal for FrogPad™

What else is there to do this summer? Learn to impact true mobile productivity with the online FrogPad Typing Tutorial and stop Thumbitis!

Houston, TX (PRWEB) June 28, 2006

FrogPad, an innovator in productive mobile data entry technologies, has been capturing the curiosity, minds and digits of the growing corporate technology market with the introduction of both USB and Bluetooth one-handed keyboards since 2003. FrogPad is a powerful too for true mobile productivity and prevents the dreaded Thumbitis. With the advent of Microsoft Origami and Windows Mobile 5, FrogPad is the first mobile solution for full text data entry. DeMarque, the renowned creator of E-Learning typing tutorials for corporate settings and for grades K-12 in the US and Canada has teamed with FrogPad to offer a Summer Special.

FrogPad customers can subscribe to the 6-month period at the 3-month subscription rate.

For one fee of $39.95, the faster typing method of FrogPad can be accessed with the licensed tutorial on line for a 6-month period. Promo code: TPF676RT, http://www. demarque. com/demarque/english/shopping/visualiser. asp?71 (http://www. demarque. com/demarque/english/shopping/visualiser. asp?71)

The FrogPad keyboard is easier to use than a standard keyboard because it is one-handed as most activities are, and it has been designed around the 15 most frequently used letters by all languages using the Roman alphabet. The DeMarque typing tutorial for the FrogPad keyboard features “Friendly Froggie” to train users to type very efficiently with one hand. The On-line tutorial is available in English, and will soon be in French, German and Spanish.

FrogPad™ for Educators

By enabling typing with one hand, FrogPad™ is revolutionizing the use of technology in the education system. The size and portability of the keyboard make it ideal for classroom use. Computer technology has become a very important tool in the educational system for both teachers and students. In elementary schools, the curriculum focuses on ensuring that students are computer literate. Schools devote an entire semester to teaching students how to type. Because of the intuitive patented letter layout, teaching students to type on FrogPad™ will insure faster learning in less time than a semester. An average person can learn to type 40 WPM on the FrogPad™ with less than ten hours of practice, when sixty hours are required for a regular keyboard. The professional tutorial developed and now offered by DeMarque is fun and easy to use. It provides great instruction and training for new users. And young children will leap to using it immediately. It gives every student a real chance to experience the joys of technology.

Disabilities in the Classroom

FrogPad™ is a great tool for students with disabilities. In an education system where inclusion and mainstreaming have become very popular practices, FrogPad™ further enables students with disabilities to function normally in a regular classroom. Its design allows students to type quickly using only one hand, and its size makes it easily portable as well as hardly noticeable to others. Students also love the fun nature of the keyboard with its bright color and cute logo. Most students have referred it to as “cool”. Think of the impact this keyboard makes for children with Dysgraphia and Cerebral Palsy. Visit the disability link for more information.

ABOUT FROGPAD

With customers in countries around the world including Japan, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, U. K., Canada, the United States, FrogPad is quickly becoming the mobile computer interface choice for keyboarders around the world. Today there are four form factors of the patented FrogPad data entry interface: the FrogPad standard keyboard, the slimmer mini FrogPad, the Bluetooth-enabled iFrog, and the most recent addition to the Frog family, the Bluetooth headset, FrogTalk. All keyboards are offered in left and right hand models.

FrogPad products can be purchased online at www. frogpad. com or through its international distribution partner, www. expansys. com. Expansys manages all International direct web-based distribution for FrogPad. FrogPad is well positioned to be the data interface of choice for the projected market of 1.7 billion portable wireless Internet devices.

Founder and FrogPad President Linda Marroquin likens the introduction of the FrogPad to the market changing launches of the Laptop or the PDA, “The standard QWERTY keyboard in use today was designed for a different time when mobile computing devices were only a glimmer in the eyes of their developers; and the continual evolution and miniaturization of mobile technology devices are driving the need for a new kind of data entry device. The patented FrogPad product platform is the solution.”

Current applications for the future wearable Frog include industries with needs for easy data entry from a field application such as shipping logistics, healthcare patient care, and remote field operations such as on-site drilling for the Oil & Gas industry. FrogPad is an innovator in one-handed data entry methods for mobile computing devices.

ABOUT DE MARQUE

DeMarque was founded in 1990 by Marc Boutet, a fifteen-year-old high school student who decided to create his own summer job, and his current partner, Guy Bergeron, a pioneer of IT use in schools. With Guy's background, the company focused on developing applications for the educational market. Since then, De Marque has grown from 2 to more than 40 employees and developed a variety of educational software, CD-ROMs and eLearning applications that are now sold in North America and Europe.

De Marque's best seller is Typing Pal, the funniest and most effective way to learn to type. Typing Pal is available in CD-ROM and online editions for home users, schools, and businesses, and is offered in English, French, German, Dutch, Italian and Icelandic. De Marque also offers a two-handed Typing Pal online course available at www. typingpal. com.

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BusinessMax Gives Tips on How to Stay Healthy at Work

2011-09-12T20:37:00.000-07:00

BusinessMax Gives Tips on How to Stay Healthy at Work

Too much hacking and wheezing at work? BusinessMax Says, "Fight Back."

Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) September 29, 2007

BusinessMax (http://www. businessmax-program. com/), a leading membership discount program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC, knows it's a jungle out there in the workplace. And maybe more to the point, it's a "germ factory" to boot. In fact, with all we hear about germs, viruses and potentially contagious diseases floating around our work environments, it's a miracle anyone can get any work done.

After all, any work space -- office or otherwise -- can be a lot like an elementary school classroom, gymnasium or other close-quartered environment. If one person starts hacking and coughing, others are sure to follow suit. So what to do?

BusinessMax suggests treating germs as formidable but ultimately beatable foes. It's like the traditional proverb says, "Fight fire with fire." And while you're at it, just remember to use common sense in the process:

-- Say it … don't spray it. If you work in a close-quartered work environment, chances are you're around the same few people often. That means that even simply shaking hands or giving each other the occasional "high-five" is enough to randomly swap germs back and forth at an alarming rate. That said, when you feel a coughing or sneezing fit about to come in, cover your mouth and nose -- fast.

-- Scrub up or ship out. Maybe those who are often labeled "germ freaks" have the right idea after all. Washing your hands a lot during the day with soap and water doesn't make you overly fastidious. In fact, if it prevents colds, chapped hands and other maladies, maybe it just makes you smart.

-- Don't pass it on. It's pretty easy to pass on colds, flu and the like while at work -- even to yourself. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth too much during the workday. And if you're in a job that requires more manual labor, repeat tip #2 as often as possible.

-- There's no place like home. A survey released in December 2006, involving more than 1,000 adults, revealed that 98% of them admitted to showing up sick for work. As quixotic as it may be to drag yourself in, if you're really feeling ill, like Shakespeare's Falstaff said, "Discretion is the better part of valor." That applies especially during the winter months, when colds and flu tend to run rampant. And if you happen to be a manager, let the troops know that you're there in spirit, and set a good example by staying home.

Having access to these handy workplace tips is just one aspect of what BusinessMax (http://www. businessmax-program. com/) can provide. For all those little things that give businesses a decided edge and keep employees happy in their work, the name to remember is BusinessMax.

About BusinessMax
BusinessMax is a leading membership discount program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Adaptive Marketing (http://www. adaptivemarketing. com/) is a category leader in membership programs, bringing value direct to consumers through an array of benefits in healthcare, discounts, security, personal property and personals. Members may access their benefits at BusinessMax123.com (http://www. businessmax123.com/). With broad online and offline distribution capabilities, Adaptive Marketing offers its corporate client partners effective tools to enhance market presence, strengthen customer affinity and generate additional value through programs such as BusinessMax.

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Search Cacher Announces Release of Enterprise Search Appliances

2011-09-11T20:09:00.000-07:00

Search Cacher Announces Release of Enterprise Search Appliances

Appliances Deliver Integrated Search Driven Information Aggregation & Management Platform. Search CacherÂ, the leading developer of enterprise search appliances, today announced the release of its innovative ESA-series appliances, an integrated hardware/software enterprise search solution for Intranet and Internet deployment.

(PRWEB) October 14, 2004

SAN FRANCISCO, CA Â October 14, 2004 Â Search CacherÂ, the leading developer of enterprise search appliances, today announced the release of its innovative ESA-series appliances, an integrated hardware/software enterprise search solution for Intranet and Internet deployment. Based on the Search Cacher EIP software architecture, the ESA-series appliances helps customers search, aggregate, and manage vast amounts of information thus reducing time to market, and increasing the ability to identify and act upon opportunities.

Search Cacher ESA-series enterprise search appliances allows customers in the high-tech, finance, legal, manufacturing and healthcare industry, integrate millions of documents, records, files, and other information to develop vertical business intelligence. Users and teams can easily find and manage information across the distributed enterprise thus reducing time spent looking for information, and ultimately resulting in significant capital cost savings. The following are the new ESA-series appliances:

Â ESA-200: An entry level 1U rackmount appliance, handling 4 Million document and records, aimed at mid-sized enterprises and departmental workgroups capable of 500 concurrent user sessions.

Â ESA-500: A 2U enterprise search appliance designed to support 2000 users, capable of aggregating up to 10 Million documents and records.

Â ESA-800: A datacenter class 4U appliance capable of providing 5000 users concurrent access to 50 Million documents and records.

The modular architecture of Search Cacher ESA-series appliances offers customers a powerful integrated platform for addressing business-critical structured and unstructured information management requirements. As the industryÂs first policy driven enterprise search appliance, the Search Cacher ESA-series reduces IT administration headaches by offering a web-based management application allowing easy definition and enforcement of enterprise-wide search, system, network, and security policies.

The powerful Search Cacher EIP architecture delivers real-time value to customers by enabling them to rapidly deliver aggregated content to streamline information worker productivity and realize business process optimization. Search Cacher EIP is a multi-functional software application utilizing open standards architecture designed specifically for business intelligence data mining capable of indexing, searching, and taxonomically classifying information from massive amounts of structured and unstructured data.

Organizations deploying a Search Cacher ESA-series enterprise search appliance immediately realize:

Â Real-time access to current and relevant information sources across the enterprise

Â Privileged access controls to protect information intellectual property assets

Â A unified policy-based system management application

Â A powerful integrated platform handling corporate and datacenter requirements with ease, reliability and security.

Search Cacher has redefined the paradigm of enterprise search, by moving away from conventional search methodologies, and embracing a network appliance model to provide information aggregation and management capabilities from the edge to the core of any organizationÂs infrastructure.

About Search Cacher

Search Cacher is the leading developer of policy-based enterprise search appliances offering a flexible, scalable and secure integrated technology platform leveraging a comprehensive business intelligence search and information management application to help enterprises architect and drive business innovation across the distributed enterprise. Search Cacher is headquartered in San Francisco, California. For further information about Search Cacher, please visit www. searchcacher. com.

Copyright Â© 2004 Search Cacher, Inc. All rights reserved. Search Cacher, the Search Cacher logo, Search Cacher EIP, Search Cacher ESA, Empowering Information Intelligence, SearchContainer, SearchPolicy Director and associated brandnames are trademarks of Search Cacher, Inc.

Media & Press Relations Contact

Joanna Laznicka

Jlaznicka@searchcacher. com

408.245.5117

Work/Life Movement Accepted in Organizations

2011-09-11T09:14:00.000-07:00

Work/Life Movement Accepted in Organizations

Change in the workplace is needed to make it more family friendly.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) February 28, 2006

The work/life movement started in the 1970’s in an attempt to make the workplace more family-friendly. It encompasses all policies and programs that employers may offer to their employees that help them better balance the demands of work and the needs of their personal lives. Wellness programs help with dependent care issues, and workplace flexibility are some of the key options within family-friendly programs.

Businesses that offer work/life programs are becoming aware of the predicted population demographics for the near future. It is estimated that by 2010 64% of the workforce will be at retirement age. “While all of them may not choose to retire, there clearly will be less people available to work,” claims Angelina Laycock, Work/Life specialist. “There simply will be fewer new (younger) workers available to fill the needs of business and industry.” Also, the new generation of workers is determined to have some balance in their lives and is more willing to move on if their employer will not support their needs. It is evident in much of the recent research that being a family-friendly employer means that the workers are more loyal, more productive and tend to stay with the organization. Retention of employees is important because turnover is very costly. Being able to recruit and retain workers is a key business advantage of being family-friendly.

“There are two options that employers can offer that are critical,” continues Laycock, president of Roma Communications based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. “One is helping with the dependent needs of workers and the other is offering flexibility. Employees with children and increasingly more often, those with elderly dependents need help in meeting the needs of those dependent on them.” Offering workplace flexibility by allowing such options as modifying work schedules, telecommuting, working less than full time and job sharing are truly needed by people in the current workforce.

Every company, regardless of size, can be family-friendly. There are many options that do not cost much if anything. Laycock explains, “For example, to allow an employee some work scheduling flexibility doesn’t cost anything. It just rearranges the time when work gets done.” One small manufacturer who put his shop on a four-day (compressed) workweek, found that it saved on electricity, helped shorten commuting time for employees, allowed workers more time for family and allowed for emergency customer needs by leaving Fridays open for these occasional occurrences. “It cost him nothing to implement, made work more efficient, increased worker satisfaction and increased profits by meeting customer needs,” continues Laycock. Providing healthy food choices in company vending machines doesn’t cost the employer anything either. In fact, anything an employer does to encourage health can save on medical insurance costs.

Most human resource professionals know change is needed. They are confronted every day with the issues that employees face. They also are responsible for the hiring of staff and realize it is getting more difficult to fill positions. But HR people generally don’t make policy. “I see them as the messengers who remain passionate about the issues, gather the available evidence and continually make the business case for why change is an imperative for success,” explains author of “Strategies for Reshaping the Workplace”

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Global Food Safety Testing Products Market to Reach US$11.4 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

2011-09-10T18:16:00.000-07:00

Global Food Safety Testing Products Market to Reach US$11.4 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Food Safety Testing Products. Global market for food safety testing products is projected to reach US$11.4 billion by the year 2015. The market is driven by globalization of food supply trade, growing concerns for food safety, technological advancements, increased focus on microbial pathogens, and the emergence of rapid microbial tests. Other factors propelling market growth include increased demand for food testing equipment with high-end technology and speedy performance, and a shift towards more clear and regular communication of food safety standards.

San Jose, CA (Vocus) August 31, 2010

Food safety has been a major challenge for countries all over the world. Pathogens such as E. coli, campylobacter, listeria, salmonella and several others are linked to various food borne illnesses, which affect several millions across the globe. Increased consumer preference for fresh, healthy and minimally processed foods pose major challenges to food companies in controlling food contamination. Various food safety testing processes and equipment are available in the market that are used for detecting microorganisms (pathogens), pesticide and Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). With growing concerns for food safety, the market for food safety testing products has been witnessing steady growth over the past several years. Though the market has been temporarily affected by the global economic downturn, resulting in a slowdown in growth from the year 2008, demand for food safety testing products is expected to regain market recovery from the year 2011, and pick up momentum thereon.

Europe dominates the global market for food safety testing products, as stated by the new market research report on Food Safety Testing. The United States trails Europe in terms of sales, holding the second largest position in the global market. Federal regulations are compelling food processors in the region to test food products for hazardous material or microorganisms. In addition, the fact that consumers usually avoid buying products from food companies accused of selling tainted products prompts food processors to offer products that are free from any harmful organisms. Growth-wise, Asia-Pacific represents the fastest growing region for food safety testing, and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% during the analysis period.

Pathogen testing represents the largest segment in the global food safety testing market. By 2015, the worldwide market for pathogen testing products is projected to register a compounded annual growth rate of 4.2% over the analysis period. Meanwhile, GMO testing products represent the fastest growing segment. In terms of end-use segments, processed foods industry represents the largest end use market for food safety testing products globally. However, demand for food safety testing products from meat industry is forecast to register the fastest CAGR of 5.75 % over the analysis period.

The market has witnessed growing demand for testing devices with innovative biochip and microchip technologies, owing to their ability to detect the presence of new pathogen varieties in food particles. Biochips effectively detect the presence of food borne pathogens such as Listeria, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella, E. coli, and others by imprinting different DNA molecules and antibodies on the same chip.

Key players profiled in the report include 3M Microbiology, AES Chemunex SA, Biolog Inc., Celsis International Plc., Charm Sciences Inc., Dupont Qualicon, FOSS, GeneScan Europe AG, Genetic ID, Neogen Corp., R-Biopharm AG, and Strategic Diagnostics, Inc.

The report titled “Food Safety Testing: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of the food safety testing market, impact of ongoing recession on the market, current market trends, different testing methods, end-use market coverage, new product introductions/innovations, recent industry activity, profiles of global market participants. The report analyzes market data and analytics in terms of value for regions including the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Product segments analyzed include Pathogen testing, Pesticide Testing, GMO Testing, and other Testing products. End-use market coverage includes processed food, dairy, meat, and other markets.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit – http://www. strategyr. com/Food_Safety_Testing_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.
Telephone 408-528-9966
Fax 408-528-9977
Email press(at)StrategyR(dot)com
Web Site http://www. StrategyR. com

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AP9 Connections Helps Consumers Make Healthier Fast-Food Choices

2011-09-09T17:25:00.000-07:00

AP9 Connections Helps Consumers Make Healthier Fast-Food Choices

AP9 Connections offers members savings at fast food outlets and other restaurants as well as at theme parks, entertainment retailers and elsewhere.

Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) August 2, 2006

When most people think of fast food, “healthy” probably isn’t the word that springs to mind. While that may not change any time soon, many fast-food eateries are now offering healthier choices for diners concerned about what they eat, notes AP9 Connections (http://www. connections-program. com/), a leading entertainment discount membership program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC.

AP9 Connections members know that they can enjoy great deals on meals just by logging on at DealPass. com (http://www. dealpass. com/) and purchasing gift cards to various fast-food restaurants at a 20% savings.

On any given day, as many as one in four Americans eat fast food, and such dietary habits have been mentioned as a causal factor in America’s increased obesity rates. AP9 Connections (http://www. connections-program. com/) therefore offers a few tips for making fast-food feasts a bit more healthy:

-- Check out the nutritional content beforehand. Go to the fast-food website of your choice to see whether they post nutritional information about their meals (many of them do now). Knowing what’s healthy and what’s not will help you make an informed decision the next time you’re placing an order.

-- Cut back on condiments and salad dressings. A grilled chicken or fish sandwich is a healthy choice; loading that sandwich with mayonnaise or tartar sauce significantly reduces its healthy value. Similarly, a salad with little or no dressing is a lot healthier than one that’s soaked in dressing.

-- Down-size your portions. This may be easier said than done -- it’s difficult to turn away from half a cheeseburger or two dozen fries -- but American restaurant portions tend to be “super-sized” compared to the rest of the world. Calorie-wise, they’re typically much, much larger than is recommended, let alone needed, to maintain a healthy lifestyle. If your portions are big, plan to take half your meal home to reheat as a separate meal the next day. Learning how to say no -- and mean it -- is the key to dietary discipline.

-- Avoid fried foods and sodas. Fried food is often highly saturated in fat, offering very little nutritional value at the cost of a whole lot of calories. Likewise, most non-diet sodas are high in sugar content and are lacking in any nutritional value. (Studies also suggest that a diet high in fried foods and sodas can lead to increased acne problems.) If possible, order a baked potato (with a side of vegetables rather than butter, cheese or sour cream) and water instead.

-- Order from the light menu. Most fast-food restaurants now offer healthy meal alternatives, like salads, grilled chicken and fish, baked potatoes and more. Choose baked, broiled, steamed, poached or roasted entrees over fried entrees, and keep your side dishes and dressings to a minimum.

In addition to savings for their favorite restaurants, members can enjoy great deals on theme park admissions, movie and concert tickets, books, music, games and more -- offering them healthy fun at budget-conscious prices through AP9 Connections.

About AP9 Connections

AP9 Connections (http://www. connections-program. com/) is a leading membership discount program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC (http://www. adaptivemarketing. com/). Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Adaptive Marketing is a category leader in both membership and loyalty programs, bringing value direct to consumers through an array of benefits in healthcare, discounts, security, personal property and personals. Members may access their benefits at DealPass. com, an online portal for Adaptive Marketing membership programs. With broad online and offline distribution capabilities, Adaptive Marketing offers its corporate client partners effective tools to enhance market presence, strengthen customer affinity and generate additional value through programs such as AP9 Connections.

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!Salud! Oregon Pinot Noir Auction Raises Over $650,000

2011-09-09T06:13:00.000-07:00

!Salud! Oregon Pinot Noir Auction Raises Over $650,000

Increase credited to 2009 vintage preview, event reputation.

Hillsboro, OR (PRWEB) November 18, 2010

Proceeds from the annual! Salud! Oregon Pinot Noir Auction topped $650,000 representing a significant 7% increase over 2009. The closing of a "Winery Development Dream Team" package offered online until Monday, Nov 22 will push the final total higher. !Salud! is known among Pinot noir collectors for the opportunity to acquire premier wines crafted exclusively for the auction, and within the industry for the broad support of the Oregon wine community for this unique cause.

Applauding the outcome, Amy Wesselman of Westrey Wines spoke on behalf of auction co-chairs Paul Sehdev, M. D. and Will Neuhauser: “Our guests bid generously and often, testifying to stellar 2009 Oregon Pinot noir cuvées as well as an exciting and creative auction. The money raised will cover essential medical care for thousands of seasonal vineyard workers and their families who rely on our services. The entire Oregon wine industry is grateful.”
Held November 12 and 13 at Domaine Drouhin Oregon and Portland’s historic Governor Hotel, the auction included unique Pinot noirs from the 42 “Vintner’s Circle” of top Oregon wineries, 53 silent auction items and an oral auction of significant, wine-inspired packages.

Among Saturday evening’s highlights was a standing ovation for Terry Casteel of Bethel Heights who was recognized for his family’s steadfast support of the program since its inception. In his remarks, Casteel called! Salud! “A broad testament to the generosity and spirit of the Oregon wine industry.”
!Salud! Clinical Services Manager Leda Garside asked bidders to “give from their hearts” for a special appeal to benefit dental services. They rose to the occasion donating over $107,000, encouraged by matching contributions by Ronni Lacroute of WillaKenzie Estates and pledges from 49 wineries in the northern Willamette Valley.
The Saturday evening black tie dinner was introduced by Jorge Chavez, vineyard manager for Bergström Wines, who sang a stirring rendition of “Si He Sabido Amor” in honor of his co-workers.

The Salud Pinot Noir Auction will celebrate its 20th Anniversary on November 11 and 12, 2011.

About! Salud!: Created by a group of Oregon winemakers and Tuality Healthcare physicians to address the healthcare hurdles faced by seasonal vineyard workers, this effective and far-reaching program is unique to Oregon. Workers who do not qualify for benefits due to the brevity of their employment with each winery or vineyard are given access to medical services and preventative healthcare under the guidance of medical professionals through education and advocacy.

2009 statistics include the following:
3,575 workers and family members were enrolled in the program, a 9% increase over 2008
1,002 wellness screenings were given at the worksite
3,492 dental procedures were performed
1,232 medical clinic visits were documented
Discounts totaling $235,244 were negotiated with healthcare providers
Next Year: The 2011 Auction will take place on November 11 and 12.
Website: http://www. saludauction. org (for auction and mission information)

Vinters Circle Wineries:
Adelsheim Vineyard; Amalie Robert Estate; Antica Terra; ArborBrook Vineyards; Archery Summit; Argyle; Ayres Vineyard; Bergström Wines; Bethel Heights Vineyard; Chehalem; Cristom Vineyards; Dobbes Family Estate; Domaine Drouhin Oregon; Elk Cove Vineyards; Erath Winery; Evening Land Vineyards; Hamacher Wines; Ken Wright Cellars; King Estate Winery; Lange Estate Winery; Lemelson Vineyards; Maysara Winery; Panther Creek Cellars; Patricia Green Cellars; Patton Valley Vineyard; Penner-Ash Wine Cellars; Ponzi Vineyards; R. Stuart & Co.; Raptor Ridge Winery; REX HILL; Scott Paul Wines; Shea Wine Cellars; Soléna Estate; Soter Vineyards; St. Innocent Winery; Stoller; Torii Mor; Westrey Wine Company; WillaKenzie Estate; Willamette Valley Vineyards; Winderlea Vineyard & Winery; Witness Tree Vineyard

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Technology Firm Offers Less Expensive Health Insurance Through the Internet

2011-09-05T19:47:00.000-07:00

Technology Firm Offers Less Expensive Health Insurance Through the Internet

New service provides comprehensive health benefits for the best price.

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) November 24, 2006

The Boloto Group, an Arizona based technology firm, is introducing the Boloto Benefits Plan - a group insurance program that provides the best health benefits for the best price in the most innovative, simplified solution to the Nation's health care crisis.

"One of the top issues is that tens of millions of Americans are without healthcare insurance because they simply can't afford it," explained Gordon Sympson, President of Boloto Benefits. "We have addressed and resolved this issue once and for all by combining industry expertise, innovation and technology to create the best benefits for the best price. We took pieces of the most innovative programs to create one simple plan instead of many plans with many options. This represents a substantial cost reduction. By making the plan available through the Internet at www. bolotohealth. com, we have further lowered costs and eliminated unnecessary layers that increase both the cost of coverage and the complexity of existing products."

The old concept dictated many plans with many options that created bureaucracy, complexity and expenses. By combining the best elements of coverage and the best discounts from top Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO's), the new plan can provide the type of benefits and coverage people want and need. For example, the Boloto Benefits Plan has no deductible or coinsurance for in-network benefits. It was designed by a variety of experts drawn from throughout the benefits field to provide simplicity, while eliminating opportunities for fraud and abuse, which typically drive up health insurance costs.

"Clearly, the health care system in the U. S. faces huge challenges, with increased costs, reduced benefits and narrowed coverage," said Robert Donnelli, founder and CEO of the Boloto Group. "The Boloto Benefits Plan was created to respond to these challenges and solve the problem once and virtually for all by providing truly accessible health insurance and, with it, peace of mind."

About the Boloto Group

The Boloto Group is a closely held, private technology and business solutions company incorporating services ranging from health and personal communications, to social environments and individual finance. Guided by the mission, "where innovation captures opportunity," the Company creates and delivers real-world channel solutions that touch the lives of virtually all. For more information, go to www. bolotogroup. com.

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Fantasy Football Skills Pay College Bills

2011-09-05T12:12:00.000-07:00

Fantasy Football Skills Pay College Bills

Families from across the U. S. win over $40,000 for their college expenses in first ever fantasy football leagues designed for family play

Washington, DC (PRWEB) February 19, 2009

Washington DC -- It has been a phenomenal first season for Family Fantasy Sports. The first and only fantasy football site created for family play recently awarded over $40,000 in contributions to the 529 college savings plans of winning players and families.

Using their fantasy football skills in free leagues at FamilyFantasySports. com, kids aged 15, 9, and 9 won $25,000, $10,000, and $5,000, respectively, in contributions to their qualified 529 college savings plans.

While athletic scholarships have long been a popular method of funding the rising cost of higher education, Family Fantasy Sports has now created a way for fantasy sports to help American families meet their higher education costs.

Jonah, the 15-year-old Grand Prize recipient from Chicago, was encouraged to play in a public fantasy football league by some friends from high school. Jonah has been playing fantasy sports for years and plays fantasy basketball in addition to football.

"I love sports and hanging out with my friends. The game was a great way for us to do something fun together, and getting money for college was pretty cool too!," he said.

An active basketball and soccer player himself, Jonah's favorite athlete is NBA hoopster Monta Ellis, and his game console of choice is the Xbox 360. His team, Irish11-1, played strong throughout the season, and was active on the waiver wires, picking up Matt Cassel and DeAngelo Williams en route to a first place finish during the regular season.

The First Prize winner, 9-year-old Jacob, lives in Virginia, but is a die-hard San Diego Chargers fan. His mom gave his older brother the project of finding a fantasy football game that the entire family could enjoy together. After a Google search, he came back with Family Fantasy Sports. This led to the birth of their 'first annual family league' in which everyone from grandparents to the youngest cousins got involved.

According to Jacob, "My biggest rivals were my aunt and my cousin." Jacob was the final seed to make the playoffs, but his team, Super-Bolts, got hot during the playoffs, winning his league's championship over his aunt's team and scoring well enough to capture the $10,000 college savings prize.

The Second Prize of $5,000 was awarded to 9-year-old Lily from Connecticut, who co-managed her team with her dad and little brother in a private league full of local Dads and their kids.

Lily's father, Michael, loved the idea of sharing fantasy sports with his kids. Michael explained, "I've been playing fantasy sports for 20 years, but getting my kids involved has been a lot of fun and brought some added excitement to the house on Sundays."

Lily is a huge New York Giants fan, as her team name "Big Blue Team" suggests. She enjoys swimming and playing tennis and also loves tap and jazz dance. Lily won the second prize by scoring the most points over the entire season among all of the non-playoff teams.

According to FamilyFantasySports. com's President David Tasner, "Our goal is to provide interactive opportunities that help families and friends have fun together and build stronger relationships. Our inaugural season has been a great success and our winners highlight the demand for free, fun family friendly entertainment."

The site's focus on fun, useful content and easy to use fantasy sports games has broadened the appeal of fantasy sports. Family Fantasy Sports' first season showed higher rates of participation among women and kids than traditional fantasy sports sites.

"We are already at work on new features for our site and for football 2009. We're also adding more tools and prizes to assist American families in managing the escalating costs of higher education," said David J. Miller, FamilyFantasySports. com's CEO.

About FamilyFantasySports. com
Created by two Dads, FamilyFantasySports. com is the only fantasy sports site designed for family play. Our family friendly, free leagues help families spend more time together, build stronger relationships and have more fun. Prizes are family oriented and support education, health and fitness, and family friendly entertainment. Family Fantasy Sports awarded over $40,000 to families for their 529 college savings accounts during its inaugural season; the 2008 Fantasy Football Season.

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MC Strategies to Deliver Mosby's Neonatal Nursing Course

2011-09-05T11:56:00.000-07:00

MC Strategies to Deliver Mosby's Neonatal Nursing Course

MC Strategies, Inc., a leader in e-learning solutions for healthcare professionals, today announced the launch of Mosby's Neonatal Nursing course. This innovative and interactive program provides essential information that nurses orienting to the neonatal setting need to know.

(PRWEB) June 20, 2007

Mosby's Neonatal Nursing consists of 34 interactive online modules that promote a nurse's active participation in learning. The program offers nurses the opportunity to earn up to 54 contact hours and uses multimedia, such as original video clips and photographs, to illustrate salient points in the lessons. Self-check activities, such as case studies, fill-in-the-blank, and multiple-choice questions, help engage nurses and promote critical thinking. To enhance learning, each module provides links to resources, such as drug information.

"The self-study approach to Mosby's Neonatal Nursing program decreases the amount of time an assigned preceptor must devote to face-to-face instruction, yet focuses on the essentials that nurses - new and experienced - must know to demonstrate their competency," says Cindy Tryniszewski, RN, MSN, Director, Nursing e-Learning, MC Strategies. "In addition, the course provides nurses with the opportunity to earn continuing education contact hours for license renewal or professional recertification."*

The web-based program is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, allowing learners to access the course from any computer and to accommodate their work schedules.

MC Strategies provides nursing and other healthcare-related curricula to healthcare professionals. Courses are delivered by the company's Knowledge Deployment System® (KDS), a learning management system that has been developed specifically to bring interactive e-learning solutions to hospitals.

*Elsevier/Mosby is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Elsevier/Mosby is provider approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. The provider number is #50-4681. Elsevier/Mosby is provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. The California Provider number is CEP 3257.

About MC Strategies, Inc.
Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, MC Strategies has been providing web-based training and education products and services to the healthcare industry since 1986. The company is a pioneer in providing e-learning solutions and serves a client base of over 1,300 healthcare organizations nationwide, including integrated health delivery networks, hospitals, academic institutions and the federal government. We offer a wide range of courses to help nurses meet their clinical and professional education needs and as part of Elsevier Health Sciences, home to some of the world's premier names in healthcare publishing such as Mosby and Saunders, our library continues to grow. For more information, visit www. mcstrategies. com or call 800-999-6274.

Knowledge Deployment System® is a registered trademark of MC Strategies, Inc.

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Skyscape to Spotlight Evidence-Based Decision Support Tools for Handhelds at the ANIA 2006 Conference

2011-09-04T09:09:00.000-07:00

Skyscape to Spotlight Evidence-Based Decision Support Tools for Handhelds at the ANIA 2006 Conference

Skyscape, Inc. (skyscape. com) will spotlight the largest library of trusted evidence-based decision support tools available for point-of-care use by nurses and other medical professionals at the upcoming American Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA) 2006 Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, April 21 -22, 2006.

MARLBOROUGH, MA (PRWEB) April 17, 2006 -–

Skyscape, Inc. will spotlight the largest library of trusted evidence-based decision support tools available for point-of-care use by nurses and other medical professionals at the upcoming American Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA) 2006 Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, April 21 -22, 2006.

Skyscape, which pioneered in-context integrated medical references on PDAs, today provides more than 300 decision support resources, covering over 30 medical specialties, for use on handhelds and smart phones.

Skyscape offers a host of titles of special interest to nurses, including "Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses," “Nursing Constellation™: All-in-One Nursing Solution," "Diseases and Disorders: A Nursing Therapeutics Manual," "Nurse's Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests," "RNotes®: Nurse's Clinical Pocket Guide," "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary," "Nursing I. V. Drug Handbook," "Handbook of Signs and Symptoms," “Nurse's Pocket Guide: Diagnoses, Interventions, and Rationales," "Nursing Procedures," and more.

Skyscape’s patented smARTlink™ technology provides interlinked clinical content throughout the Skyscape portfolio and with leading mobile medical computing solutions such as MedAptus, MercuryMD, and PatientKeeper.

More than 500,000 nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals use Skyscape’s point-of-care solutions for fast and accurate diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing support. In a recent survey, medical professionals credited PDA-based decision support tools with helping them to provide better and more efficient patient care. A majority cited the tools as “critical” to their daily practice, reporting that the solutions enabled them to reduce potential medical errors, provide more medical care, and assist more patients.

For more information, visit Skyscape Inc. at the ANIA 2006 Conference (Booth #21), or online at http://www. skyscape. com (http://www. skyscape. com). Skyscape products are available for Palm OS®, Windows® Mobile Pocket PCs, smart phones, and Windows® powered desktop, laptops, and Tablet PCs. Free trial versions are available.

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Solid Secures $14M in B Round Investment to Solidify Leadership Position in Automatic Data Management - International Investors CapMan and Apax Partners Co-Lead Investment Round

2011-09-03T08:59:00.000-07:00

Solid Secures $14M in B Round Investment to Solidify Leadership Position in Automatic Data Management - International Investors CapMan and Apax Partners Co-Lead Investment Round

Solid Information Technology Corp., the leading provider of an Autonomic Data Management Platform, today announced that it has secured an additional US$14M (11.7M Euros) in series B investment financing. The round was co-led by funds managed/advised by CapMan, a Nordic private equity investor, and Apax Partners, one of the worldÂs largest private equity firms.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (PRWEB) April 23, 2004

SolidÂs compelling and unique vision, strong product and technology, seasoned management team and demonstrated ability to execute secured the investment. The funds will be used to extend SolidÂs sales and marketing reach as well as positioning it to make strategic technology acquisitions.

Solid develops and markets the first carrier-grade Autonomic Data Management platform that delivers embedded data management, high availability and distributed data replication. SolidÂs technology powers network infrastructure devices like VoIP switches, general purpose network application servers, and media gateways, as well as telematics applications such as fleet management.

ÂThis funding comes at a strategic moment for Solid,Â said Jussi Harvela, Solid president and CEO. ÂWe have established a substantial presence in network infrastructure applications. Now that the networking market is recovering from its downturn and volume shipments are on the way, we are strategically positioned to capitalize on world-wide market growth. Investment from prestigious players like CapMan and Apax Partners validates the wisdom of our business model and recognizes the strength of our existing customer base. CapManÂs telecommunications business experience and ApaxÂs continued support via its global network will be of great value to us.Â ÂWe have been watching Solid for a while,Â comments Vesa WalldÃ©n, Investment Director at CapMan.

ÂIt has the right profile for us to invest: a strong management team, a mature product that already has significant market traction, and diverse expanding markets. The network infrastructure is moving towards a software orientation, after many years of focusing on hardware, and developers are realizing they need a robust data management platform for all their applications. Solid fits this niche perfectly. Also, Solid is well positioned to move into emerging markets like telematics and digital content distribution.Â

ÂWe are very pleased to extend our investment in Solid,Â said Ronald Weissman, Venture Partner at Apax Partners. ÂI have watched the company mature nicely over the last several years. Despite the telecom downturn, Solid has assembled an impressive customer base, developed world-class technology and a great team. WeÂre pleased with the companyÂs progress and with its excellent prospects, especially since SolidÂs technology resides at the heart of next generation networks.Â

About Solid Autonomic Data Management PlatformÂ

The Solid Autonomic Data Management Platform is the first example of a data management solution that assures developers the data will take care of itself. The Solid platform supports the creation of applications that are self-configuring, self-healing, self-optimizing and self-protecting. The Solid Autonomic Data Management Platform is a software suite made up of three tightly coupled components:

Â· A pair of embeddable, lightweight, high-speed database management systems,

Â· A carrier-grade high-availability hot-standby option, and

Â· Asynchronous data distribution technology

This optimized combination is encapsulated in a low-maintenance framework to create an easy-to-manage platform that can take care of sophisticated data management needs in complex environments like network infrastructure applications running on blade servers. Solid customers realize dramatically reduced cost of development and reduced time to market. Their customers see a compellingly low total cost of ownership (TCO).

About Solid

Solid Information Technology Corp. delivers the first next-generation Autonomic Data Management Platform. Built on a sophisticated architectural foundation, SolidÂs solutions power inherently distributed applications in the network infrastructure, telematics, digital content delivery and retail applications. Small and large visionary companies including Alcatel, EMC, Hewlett-Packard, Nokia, Nortel, Siemens, and Sonim Technologies use Solid technology in their solutions to build high-performance, fault-tolerant, and scalable smart applications. Solid is a privately held company with worldwide headquarters in Mountain View, California. The company also has regional offices in the U. S., Europe, and Japan. For more information, visit the Solid web site at www. solidtech. com.

About CapMan Group

CapMan is one of the leading private equity investors in the Nordic countries and specializes in mid-sized buyouts in various industry sectors, technology investments in the IT and telecommunications sectors and investments in life science companies. CapManÂs team comprises around 80 people in Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo. CapMan manages/advises funds with approx. EUR 1.7 billion in total capital, of which approx. EUR 560 million is managed by the affiliated company Access Capital Partners, which invests in European private equity funds. To date, the funds managed by CapMan have invested in 138 companies in the Nordic countries and exited from 60 companies. The latest investments are made in Danish Anhydro Group A/S, in Finnish Setec Oy and in Swedish Serco Sverige AB. CapMan Plc is listed on the Main List of the Helsinki Stock Exchange.

About Apax Partners

Apax Partners is one of the world's leading private equity investment groups, operating across Europe, Israel, the United States and Japan. With over 30 years of direct investing experience, Apax PartnersÂ Funds provide long-term equity financing to entrepreneurs to build and strengthen world-class companies. It pursues a balanced equity portfolio strategy, investing in companies at all stages of development from early stage to buy-out. Apax PartnersÂ Funds invest in companies across its 6 chosen global sectors of information technology, telecommunications, healthcare, media, financial services, retail and consumer. Some of Apax Partners' Funds technology investments include Autonomy, Bluestone, Computacenter, Corvil, Dr Solomons, Fore Systems, HAL, Nexagent, NTL, Systemonic, Preventsys, and Sonim Technologies. For additional information, visit the web site at www. apax. com

The Solid logo, Solid Autonomic Data Management Platform, Solid Autonomic Data Management Suite, Solid EmbeddedEngine, Solid BoostEngine, and Solid SmartFlow are trademarks of Solid Information Technology Corp. All other products, services, companies, and publications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Do Warsaw, Prague and Budapest Top Real Estate Buy Lists in the EU: CEE Forum 2006 Promises to Tell All

2011-09-01T08:19:00.000-07:00

Do Warsaw, Prague and Budapest Top Real Estate Buy Lists in the EU: CEE Forum 2006 Promises to Tell All

The Central and Eastern Europe, Russia & CIS States commercial real estate FORUM 2006 will be held at the Grand Hyatt, Manhattan, October 5th and 6th. Complete booking and sponsorship details for the New York conference can be obtained at www. europaproperty. com or by calling in North America: Toll-Free 1-800-731-8482; in Europe dial +48-22-528-1982.

NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) August 24, 2006

A number of studies published over the past year on current and future commercial real estate investment in the EU make a case for the industry’s potential to generate healthy returns through 2006. Warsaw, Prague and Budapest are all given strong ’buy’ recommendations.

A 2005 study published by PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Urban Land Institute (ULI). points out that, "From 1998 to the present approximately EUR 8.6 billion has been invested into property in CEE, with approximately 72% of the total invested volume during this time period being invested within the last two years. Although the three major Central European property markets – Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland – continue to dominate the investment scene for the region and account for more than 93% of the total volume invested since 1998, there is now increased activity in Romania, Russia and Slovakia." The study confirms that Poland’s investment market in regional cities is so far the most active in CEE, although it is expected that activity will continue to expand in Czech and Hungarian regional cities as well during the next two to three years.

“No question that there is burgeoning expansion in the commercial real estate marketplace in Central and Eastern Europe, Russia & CIS States,” says Europaproperty. com publisher, Craig Smith. "That is exactly why we decided that 2006 was an excellent year to launch the US based commercial real estate FORUM series. These are exciting and dynamic times in a recently expanded EU, and investors, property managers, real estate agents, investment bankers and other professionals in the cre field should have a platform like FORUM 2006 for meeting and discussing all of the issues-financial, legal and regulatory, that will impact upon their investment decisions in one market or the other.”

Europaproperty. com is recognized as a leading organizer of Conferences and other special events for the commercial real estate marketplace throughout Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and the CIS states.

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Xlear, Inc. Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

2011-08-30T03:38:00.000-07:00

Xlear, Inc. Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

Leading manufacturer of xylitol-rich products reflects on growing market for natural sweetener, prepares for additional product launches throughout coming months.

Orem, UT (PRWEB) August 11, 2005 -

Â Xlear, Inc., a leading manufacturer of xylitol products, today celebrated its fifth anniversary. Since launching the company in 2000, Xlear has introduced several product lines to reflect the breadth of xylitolÂs unique health and dental benefits. The company originally started with one product, Xlear Nasal Wash, a patented saline solution with xylitol designed by general practice physician, Dr. Lon Jones. The company has since expanded its research, product development and worldwide distribution of three product lines with more than two dozen products.

Xlear Nasal Wash (http://www. xlear. com/xlear (http://www. xlear. com/xlear)) continues to be XlearÂs flagship product and is used by people around the world to help fight a variety of ailments, from allergies to sinus and ear infections. In the fall of 2004, the company sold its one millionth bottle of Xlear Nasal Wash. In May 2003, the company introduced a complete line of xylitol-rich dental products sold under the Spry Dental Defense System brand (http://www. xlear. com/spry/dds (http://www. xlear. com/spry/dds)). The product line includes toothpaste, mouthwash, tooth gel, and a variety of flavors of mints and chewing gums. In December 2004, Spry was given the highest rankings by a leading independent dental research firm. In September 2004, Xlear was the first company to make xylitol available in single serving packets offered under its XyloSweet brand (http://www. xlear. com/xylosweet (http://www. xlear. com/xylosweet)).

ÂDuring the past five years, we have focused on making health-enhancing products that improve peopleÂs lives,Â said Nathan Jones, president of Xlear, Inc. ÂWe have recognized significant growth in the demand of xylitol products, and we continue to invest significant time and resources into educating consumers, and health and dental professionals around the world about what makes xylitol unique. The natural sweetener continues to be one of the most researched natural sweeteners on the market, and time after time, studies have shown that it can help alleviate a variety of health issues, from tooth decay to ear infections. We appreciate our hard-working employees and all of our customers around the world that have helped to spread the word about xylitol. We look forward to the next five years as we prepare to introduce a variety of new xylitol-rich products that will continue to promote xylitol as an effective and healthy sweetener; or as one health expert called it, Âthe miracle sweetenerÂ.Â

In recognition of the companyÂs anniversary, Xlear today also introduced a new monthly e-newsletter, Crystal Xlear, to help provide consumers and retailers with news and information about xylitol and XlearÂs products. For more information and to sign up for the newsletter, visit http://www. xlear. com/newsletter/ (http://www. xlear. com/newsletter/).

Studies show that consistent use of products sweetened with 100% xylitol:

Fight and lessen the occurrence of inner ear and sinus infections; Inhibit the ability of cavity-causing, plaque-forming bacteria to stick to teeth; Helps reduce cavities by up to 80%; Reduce gum tissue inflammation; Reduce the amount of cavities in children when their mothers consistently used a Xylitol rich product during and after their pregnancy; Increases saliva production and relieves dry mouth; and Facilitate the remineralization of tooth enamel.

XlearÂs products are available online at www. xlear. com and through health and natural products stores across the country. To find a local retailer, visit http://www. xlear. com/locateStore. aspx (http://www. xlear. com/locateStore. aspx).

About Xylitol

Xylitol is a natural sugar derived from birch trees, corn cobs, fruits and other natural sources. Xylitol is considered a sugar alcohol and has zero net effective carbohydrates, which means xylitol is not digested and processed by the body as a dietary carbohydrate, and therefore has a minimal impact on blood sugar levels. Xylitol is absorbed slowly by the body, resulting in a low glycemic index of seven compared to table sugarÂs index of 83 (or higher). In addition, because xylitol has 40 percent fewer calories, it can also be used as a sugar substitute in many of todayÂs popular diets. Xylitol is endorsed by dental associations worldwide, approved in the United States as a food additive in unlimited quantity for foods with special dietary purposes and recognized by the World Health Organization and Federal Drug Administration as a safe and effective food additive.

About Xlear, Inc.

Founded in 2000, Xlear, Inc. is recognized as one of the leading manufacturers of xylitol products, and one of the largest importers of xylitol in the United States. Xlear, Inc. is committed to providing consumers with the health benefits of xylitol by manufacturing all-natural, health-enhancing products. Xlear, Inc. offers XlearÂ®, a patented nasal wash; a complete line of dental health products offered under the SpryTM Dental Defense System brand; and XyloSweet TM, raw xylitol crystals used as a sugar substitute in cooking, baking and general consumption. Xlear, Inc. is a private company with headquarters in Orem, Utah.

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Optima Technologies Joins FPA; Will Debut Financial Advisory Application at Success Forum

2011-08-29T20:17:00.000-07:00

Optima Technologies Joins FPA; Will Debut Financial Advisory Application at Success Forum

Optima Technologies, Inc. announced its membership in the Financial Planning Association (FPA), as well as its commitment to attend FPAÂs annual Success Forum where Optima will formally unveil the IASÂ financial advisory solution.

(PRWEB) May 24, 2002

Atlanta, GA Â Optima Technologies, Inc., a leading software solutions provider, announced its membership in the Financial Planning Association (FPA), as well as its commitment to attend FPAÂs annual Success Forum, to be held September 28-October 1, 2002 in New Orleans, where Optima will formally unveil the IASÂ financial advisory solution. FPA is the membership organization for the financial planning community. Optima has joined FPA as a corporate member.

ÂMembership in the esteemed FPA ensures that we remain in touch with the financial planning community, their needs and their goals,Â said Peter E. Dios, President and CEO of Optima. ÂSuccess Forum will provide the ideal medium for us to share the IAS solution with a comprehensive group of financial advisors.Â

IASÂ state-of the art, browser-based technology enables financial planners to take control of their practice, simplify their workload and provide greater service to their clients. The intuitive, visual interface includes integrated, comprehensive financial planning; portfolio management; full-featured client relationship and contact management; transaction/blotter accounting and compliance reporting; practice management; and electronic downloading of security prices, dividends, transactions and positions.

Georgia-based Optima Technologies, Inc. (http://www. optima-tech. com (http://www. optima-tech. com)) has established its leadership by providing business software solutions to a wide range of clients within and outside the USA. Through OptimationÂ, its advanced component-based framework, Optima develops highly configurable systems more quickly using fewer resources than with traditional technologies. Using Optimation, Optima has created ExSellenceÂ, a feature-rich customer relationship management system; Opti-InSightÂ, a business intelligence and decision support system; and a number of industry-specific solutions in the manufacturing, professional staffing, healthcare, information technology and financial markets. Optima also provides software development services to a growing number of clients.

The Financial Planning Association (http://www. fpanet. org (http://www. fpanet. org)) is the membership organization for the financial planning community with 28,000 members across the country. Its members are dedicated to supporting the financial planning process in order to help people achieve their goals and dreams. FPA believes that everyone needs objective advice to make smart financial decisions and that when seeking the advice of a financial planner, the planner should be a CFPÂ professional.

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E-Builder Makes Buildings' Top 100 -- 2nd Year in a Row

2011-08-29T14:59:00.000-07:00

E-Builder Makes Buildings' Top 100 -- 2nd Year in a Row

Industry's Top Capital Program and Project Management Software Continues to Earn Accolades

Ft. Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) June 29, 2009

e-Builder, the leading provider of integrated capital program and project management software (http://www. e-builder. net/capital-project-management-software. html), today announced that e-Builder Enterprise 7 has been selected to Buildings Magazine's Top 100 Products list for the second year in a row. The prestigious annual list is produced by Buildings' editors and recognizes top industry products for innovation, functionality, efficiency, and environmental friendliness.

E-Builder Enterprise 7 represents a paradigm shift in the way construction project management software (http://www. e-builder. net/construction-management-software. html) is developed, deployed and used. The product provides cost, schedule, business process workflow, document management and reporting capabilities within a single integrated platform for quicker and lower risk deployments.

Used throughout the entire capital project lifecycle, e-Builder 7 (http://www. e-builder. net/e-builder7.html) provides several unique deployment capabilities. It can be deployed in modules, greatly reducing the time to value. In addition, workflows can be migrated from flexible to structured over time after the initial deployment. This gives an organization the flexibility to build adoption quickly and in small steps instead of one lengthy, expensive and risky leap reducing the time to value by 70% or more.

E-Builder Founder and CEO, Jonathan N. Antevy, believes this approach is the reason organizations managing complex capital programs continue to select e-Builder as their project management information system. "While other software companies are reducing staff and shelving product development plans, we're growing e-Builder to support the tremendous success we've experienced over the last two years," said Antevy. He continued, "the market recognized us as evidenced by our customer list and now, we are thrilled to be recognized by one of the industry's top publications as well."

About e-Builder:
E-Builder is the leading provider of fully integrated capital program and project management software for top facility owners and companies that act on their behalf. The company's flagship product, e-Builder Enterprise, improves capital project execution resulting in increased productivity and quality, reduced cost, and faster project delivery. Since 1995, e-Builder's technology leadership and construction industry focus has provided thousands of global companies, government agencies, healthcare and educational institutions managing billions of dollars in capital programs with solutions to improve the plan, build and operate lifecycle. The company is privately held and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, visit www. e-Builder. net.

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Holistic Pediatric Association Joins BAM Radio Network

2011-08-29T10:48:00.000-07:00

Holistic Pediatric Association Joins BAM Radio Network

Affiliation to promote development of the whole child.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 25, 2008

Today, the BAM Radio Network (BRN), a joint project of Moving & Learning and Jackstreet Media, announced an agreement with the Holistic Pediatric Association (HPA) to bring BRN programming to it community. The new resource will feature BRN's premier program, Body, Mind and Child (www. bodymindandchild. com), hosted by Rae Pica, an early childhood expert with 30 years of experience in the field.

The agreement will give HPA members and parents access to the latest insights in early childhood development. The program will be Nanocasted on the HPA web site at www. hpakids. org, distributed through the HPA newsletter and made available for download to the organization's members and parents via podcast.

"We share a common mission with HPA, namely to nurture and develop the whole child -- body and mind," said Rae Pica." This relationship is a natural fit, and we look forward to collaborating with them to encourage parents to make informed choices on behalf of their children."

HPA President Larry Palevsky, MD, adds, "This new resource will help HPA achieve its goal to honor and respect the innate potential of the child from pre-conception through childhood and into adulthood."

About HPA:
The HPA: the Alliance for Holistic Family Health and Wellness is a 501-C3 status non-profit, educational organization. Its mission is to unite parents and health professionals in the common goal of improving and transforming family health care into a safe, nurturing, and sensible holistic system. HPA empowers parents to trust their natural wisdom and make informed choices on behalf of their children. The organization offers education and support and network practitioners who are supportive of the family wellness lifestyle.

About BAM Radio Network:
The BAM Radio Network was launched to address the severe imbalance in parenting practices caused by the "commercialization of parenting" and the emphasis on intellectual development that excludes the critical role of the mind/body connection in early childhood. Created by leading early childhood experts, the programming challenges the popular genre of parenting notions that has given rise to commercial products like Baby Einstein, Brainy Baby and lapware, all of which claim to accelerate a child's mental development in the face of science that suggests otherwise. The network is a joint venture between New Hampshire-based Moving & Learning and Los Angeles-based Jackstreet Media. The program is distributed through the Affiliate Nanocasting Network.

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New Magazine - Ballroom Rock Star Magazine

2011-08-28T05:25:00.000-07:00

New Magazine - Ballroom Rock Star Magazine

Darryl Brown, revolutionary celebrity fashion stylist, presents a new national magazine that revolves around the subculture of the gay community Â The Ballroom Scene.

(PRWEB) April 10, 2005

Darryl Brown, revolutionary celebrity fashion stylist, presents a new national magazine that revolves around the subculture of the gay community Â The Ballroom Scene.

One can describe the ballroom scene as a haute couture arena pulled straight (pardon the pun) out of a peppery Paris party scene, but that depiction doesnÂt come close to doing it justice. The fashion mavens that strut their stuff are nothing short of breathtaking to behold, their gait, the fashions, the attitude, OH MY! Since the early 80Âs, The Harlem Elks Lodge has served as the battleground for the ballroom community. Contestants came from all across New York merely to gain respect from their peers in the gay community; never thinking their names would rein for years or that the ballroom scene would grow around the country, not to mention crossing over into the mainstream population. Artists and celebrities were also influenced by this underground phenomenon. But it wasnÂt until 1990, when Madonna sang the queer anthem, ÂVogueÂ, that entertainers and fashion designers, such as Thierry Mugler and others flocked to New YorkÂs underground clubs to catch Willie Ninja and Jose Extravaganza battle from 12pm to the break of day.

The magazine, appropriately named, Ballroom ROCK STAR, is a monthly publication that targets minorities of the gay community between the ages of 21- 40 and will be instrumental in bringing the Ballroom scene to national stature. Ballroom ROCK STAR Magazine will make itÂs anticipated unveiling at Andre & Jack GivenchyÂs New York Awards Ball on April 23rd, 2005 and will feature whoÂs smoldering in the ballroom community and whoÂs destined to burn fiercely. Ballroom ROCK STAR will also feature the hottest in music, exquisite homes, the juiciest gossip, the must haves in beauty and fashion, the sexiest travel destinations, where to dine, health, the arts and culture and most importantly Â where to party.

Featured on the cover of the introductory issue is Whitney Miyake-Mugler. Interviewed by Josh Ebony, Zerric Miyake-Mugler and Ballroom ROCK STAR MagazineÂs own publisher, Darryl Brown, Whitney reveals all in the cover story, ÂSex, Love & LifeÂ, an exclusive and in-depth tale. His quote, ÂRumors canÂt possibly be all rumors, some of it has to be trueÂ has everyone dying to find out exactly what those rumors are.

Burning questions or crave more information? Contact Ballroom Rock Star Magazine at (212) 330-8048 or ballroomrockstar@gmail. com.

For Press Inquires, contact Another PR Agency at celebrationoffashion@hotmail. com.

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DestinationRx Nominated for Best Pharmaceutical Website for the 12th Annual Webby Awards

2011-08-28T04:46:00.000-07:00

DestinationRx Nominated for Best Pharmaceutical Website for the 12th Annual Webby Awards

The 12th Annual Webby Awards has nominated DestinationRx for the Best Pharmaceutical Website of 2008.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 28, 2008

The 12th Annual Webby Awards has nominated DestinationRx (http://www. drx. com/) for the Best Pharmaceutical Website of 2008.

Winners will be announced on May 6, 2008 and honored at The 12th Annual Webby Awards in New York City on June 10th.

Hailed as the "Oscars of the Internet" by the New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites, Interactive Advertising, Online Film & Video, and Mobile Websites. The awards are judged by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, a global organization that includes David Bowie, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, AKQA Global Creative Director Rei Inamoto, "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening, Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington, Real Networks CEO Rob Glaser, and The Weinstein Company's Harvey Weinstein.

"The Webby Awards honors the outstanding work that is setting the standards for the Internet," said David-Michel Davies, executive director of The Webby Awards. "DestinationRx’s selection is a testament to the skill, ingenuity, and vision of its creators."

With healthcare costs rising and navigating the healthcare marketplace becoming increasingly daunting, DestinationRx is helping consumers take control of their prescription drug experience. By using the variety of tools offered by DestinationRx – from price comparison and online shopping to information about side effects, interactions, therapeutic alternatives and more – consumers can save time and money.

“A key weapon for consumers in all industries is independent research. For example, few people would walk into a car lot and buy the first vehicle they laid eyes on. They would do some research on their own and weigh the pros and cons of various models,” said Michael Cho, CEO of DestinationRx. “This same principle applies to managing prescription drugs. Patients who want to save money need to become savvy consumers. We provide a simple, convenient way for them to do that.”

As a nominee for a Webby Award, DestinationRx is also eligible to win a People's Voice Award. People's Voice voting, sponsored by Nokia, is open to the public from April 8th to May 1st at http://pv. webbyawards. com (http://pv. webbyawards. com)

The 12th Annual Webby Awards received nearly 10,000 entries from over 60 countries and all 50 states.

Founded in 1996, The Webby Awards is known worldwide for its famous five-word speeches. Past headline-grabbing speechmakers include Al Gore ("Please don’t recount this vote."), Beastie Boys ("Can anyone fix my computer?"), and Prince ("Everything you think is true.")

About DestinationRx:
DestinationRx (http://www. drx. com/) built and owns the most comprehensive drug therapy and price comparison database available, which is combined with proprietary technology to provide prescription drug and healthcare-related support tools to consumers. In addition to its consumer services, DestinationRx also works with government agencies, such as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and some of the nation's largest commercial health plans and non-profit groups.

About The Webby Awards:
Hailed as the "Oscars of the Internet" by the New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites, Interactive Advertising, Online Film & Video, and Mobile Websites. Established in 1996, the 12th Annual Webby Awards received nearly 10,000 entries from all 50 states and over 60 countries worldwide. The Webby Awards is presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include: Adobe; Nokia; The Creative Group; .ORG; Getty Images; Level3; The Barbarian Group; Adweek; Reuters; Variety; Wired; IDG: Brightcove; PricewaterhouseCoopers; 2advanced. Net; KobeMail and Museum of the Moving Image.

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The Himalayan Salt Shop Launches New Website

2011-08-27T20:23:00.000-07:00

The Himalayan Salt Shop Launches New Website

The Himalayan Salt Shop has launched its new website www. saltpower. com to inform individuals about their natural crystal salt products and allow them to buy the products online. The Himalayan Salt Shop sells lamps made of crystal salt mined from the Himalayan Mountain Range. The orange-reddish lamps help clean the air inside the home, which can help relieve asthma and allergy symptoms.

Parsippany, NJ (PRWEB) September 12, 2007

The Himalayan Salt Shop has launched its new website www. saltpower. com. The site features an informational library called the Salt Lamp Information Center designed to educate individuals about Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamps and their potential health benefits. Research has shown that Himalayan Crystal Salt Lamps help clean indoor air naturally through ionization. This process can help individuals with various ailments including asthma and allergies.

"More and more we see an interest in natural and holistic means for improving our health," said Ernest Gaglione, President of the Himalayan Salt Shop, "these unique products can be a natural alternative in helping to clean our indoor air while also being aesthetically pleasing." In addition to the new website www. saltpower. com, The Himalayan Salt Shop can also be visited at www. himalayansaltshop. com.

About The Himalayan Salt Shop
The Himalayan Salt Shop was founded in 2005 and specializes in the education and marketing of Himalayan Salt Crystal products. Typical customers of the Himalayan Salt Shop include alternative and holistic medicine practitioners, yoga instructors, and individuals who prefer natural and organic products. The Himalayan Salt Shop is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey.

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Three New Studies Published Examining Drug Overuse, Under-Use and Effectiveness of Drug Therapy Monitoring

2011-08-27T04:15:00.000-07:00

Three New Studies Published Examining Drug Overuse, Under-Use and Effectiveness of Drug Therapy Monitoring

New edition of the Journal of Managed Care Pharmacy just released containing fresh research results on medication use. Visit amcp. org and click on JMCP for access to these articles.

(PRWEB) May 23, 2003

Alexandria, Va., May 19, 2003Â The May-June issue of the Journal of Managed Care Pharmacy (JMCP) was released today, both in print and electronically. A publication of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP), the journal is a peer-reviewed publication that publishes original research of interest to pharmacy practitioners and health care providers. Among the featured articles for the May-June issue are:

--OxyContin Patients DonÂt Take Painkillers as DirectedÂ

A recent survey found that OxyContin (oxycodone hydrochloride controlled-release) patients used, on average, 22 mg per day additional oral morphine equivalents than patients using the Duragesic patch (fentanyl transdermal) to control pain. The research went beyond the use of prescription drug claims to survey patients with nonmalignant pain to determine how these patients actually used these two drugs. The authors concluded that neither medication appears to be used in a manner consistent with standard recommendations in the package insert. This is the first study of patient-reported utilization patterns, including dosage and dose intervals.

--Analysis of Drug-Use Patterns Suggests Overuse of Antibiotics and Under-Use of Drugs for Asthma, Depression and Heart FailureÂ

Examination of administrative claims data from three California health plans suggests that antibiotics are overused for the common cold and that drugs to treat asthma, depression and heart failure are under-used. For example, only 55% of patients diagnosed with congestive heart failure received an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor as recommended in treatment guidelines, while only 28% of antidepressant drug users received the recommended six months of continuous therapy.

--Management of Cholesterol Levels by Pharmacists Achieved Larger Reductions in LDL Levels Than Usual CareÂ

By employing pharmacists to monitor and adjust drug therapy and counsel patients in a Âlipid clinicÂ setting, a study in a Veterans Affairs medical center found that clinical pharmacist management of cholesterol was associated with a low-density lipoprotein (LDL) reduction 5% to 22% greater than with usual care.

The Journal of Managed Care Pharmacy is published bi-monthly, and is received by all members of the Academy as a benefit of membership. Non-members may obtain copies of the publication by downloading articles of interest from the JournalÂs website at http://www. amcp. org/jmcp/vol9/num3/index. pdf (http://www. amcp. org/jmcp/vol9/num3/index. pdf). Questions about the publication may be directed to Frederic R. Curtiss, Ph. D., editor in chief.

The Academy of Managed Care PharmacyÂs mission is to empower its members to serve society by using sound medication management principles and strategies to achieve positive patient outcomes. AMCP has more than 4,800 members nationally who provide comprehensive coverage and services to the more than 200 million Americans served by managed care. More news and information about AMCP can be obtained on their website, at www. amcp. org.

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KCW Purchases Added Dimensions Publishing, Inc. - Author/Researcher Gary GriffinÂs Works Back in Marketplace

2011-08-26T17:53:00.000-07:00

KCW Purchases Added Dimensions Publishing, Inc. - Author/Researcher Gary GriffinÂs Works Back in Marketplace

The books of author and researcher Gary M. Griffin are back in the marketplace after years out of distribution. The purchase of Added Dimensions Publishing by KCW, Inc. means a new generation of men can read important milestones in male health, intimacy and self-image research.

LAS VEGAS, NV (PRWEB) March 26, 2004

KCW, Inc., a privately-held print and digital media content producer, today announced the purchase of Added Dimensions Publishing, Inc. Under this new relationship, KCW will bring Added Dimensions PublishingÂs inventory of works by author/researcher Gary M. Griffin back to the marketplace.

The author of 14 nonfiction books and well over 100 articles on the subject of male health, intimacy and self-image research, Griffin has appeared on dozens of talk shows across the U. S. HeÂs also founder of the American Academy of Phalloplasty Surgeons.

ÂMany doctors refer to Gary Griffin as the ÂRalph Nader of (male health and intimacy research).Â A staunch consumer advocate, he lets his readers know the truth about (a variety of) procedures, including their risks, benefits, and limitationsÂÂ said Gary W. Rheinschild, MD, Board Certified physician. ÂNobody has networked with doctors and stayed on top of developments like Gary Griffin, and his books are highly recommended.Â

Griffin established Added Dimensions Publishing in 1987 to distribute the latest in male health and intimacy research in a Âthorough and straightforward manner, with a dash of humor.Â GriffinÂs works generated much interest and word-of-mouth publicity, with most of the books becoming underground bestsellers. Several first editions can still be found online as collectible items, with sellers asking hundreds of dollars for these rare, previously out-of-print copies.

These titles can now be purchased for regular retail prices at the new online home of Added Dimensions Publishing, www. adpbooks. com.

KCW also has announced work is under way to update and print new editions of GriffinÂs best-selling titles. In addition to the books, a rare and unique collection of photographs gathered by Griffin over decades of his research will be available for purchase on the site soon, in high-resolution 800x600 digital format.

For more information about Added Dimensions Publishing and the works of Gary Griffin, contact operations manager Gary Vance at adpbooks. com.

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Co-Founder of Nair & Co. Wins Prestigious Indian Award : Dr. Shan Nair Honored with 'Bharat Samman' Award by New Delhi-Based Group

2011-08-25T16:30:00.000-07:00

Co-Founder of Nair & Co. Wins Prestigious Indian Award : Dr. Shan Nair Honored with 'Bharat Samman' Award by New Delhi-Based Group

Dr. Shan Nair, Co-founder of Nair & Co., a leading global integrated solution provider helping companies expand internationally, has won the 2008 “Bharat Samman”, which will be presented to 20 prominent Indian expatriates.

SUNNYVALE, Calif. (PRWEB) December 15, 2008

Founded by the NRI Institute, a global non-profit, the 'Bharat Samman' annual awards recognize the economic and philanthropic achievements of the Indian Diaspora. The awards, now in their 20th year, are being presented in New Delhi as part of a three-day gala that begins January 9, 2009.

The award ceremony night, on January 10, will be held at the New Delhi's India Habitat Center. Indian Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari, diplomats, government dignitaries, and industrialists are scheduled to attend the three-day celebrations that also include a reception for the awardees hosted by the British High Commissioner, Sir Richard Stagg and a dinner hosted by Chairman of India's Law Commission, Justice A. R. Lakshmanan.

Dr. Nair said he was proud of his Indian heritage and humbled that his compatriots had chosen to honor him. "I am truly grateful for this honor. It's a proud moment to be recognized for the Bharat Samman award. I share this with all the people who've worked with me and are still working to take Nair & Co. to new heights," said Dr. Nair.

The 'Bharat Samman' adds to a growing list of accolades for Dr. Nair who received the 'Gullands Excellence Award' and 'Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business' award earlier in 2008.

Jagmohan Singh, general secretary for the NRI Institute, said Dr. Nair's story is one of excellence in every aspect. "Dr. Nair is an enormously successful research scientist in the U. K. nuclear industry; and a path breaking entrepreneur who is among top 50 outstanding Asian Americans in business. His contributions to the field of science and technology and business remain both unique and constructive and they place him in the league of some of the most reputed and successful Indians around the world," Singh said.

An Oxford-educated scientist, Dr. Nair began his career as a scientist in the U. K. nuclear industry but retrained as an accountant in the early 1990s. He founded Nair & Co. in 1994. He currently oversees the group's overall development, its policies, strategies and goals.

Today, Nair & Co. supports 700+ client operations in over 40 countries, offering a one-stop solution for companies seeking to make their overseas expansion less risky, stress free and more strategic in the finance, tax, HR, compliance and legal arenas. Headquartered in the U. K., Nair & Co. has key offices in India, China, U. S. and Japan.

Dr. Nair joins an illustrious list of past awardees that include Sam Pitroda, chairman of India's National Knowledge Commission; Lord Swaraj Paul, British parliamentarian and founder of Caparo Group; and Baron Karan Bilimoria, CEO of Cobra Beer.

Some this year's winners include Peter Dillon, CEO of Richberry Group of Companies, Canada; Prasad Srinivasan, Chairman of the Public Health Foundation of Connecticut, U. S.; K. S. Kadar Pillai, CEO of AL - Hokook Intl., Kuwait; K. Kumar, Committee Chairman of Indian Business Group, Dubai; Sanjeev Sharma, General Manager of Ecocell Technologies, Dubai; and Dr. Rami Ranger, Chairman and Managing Director of Sun Oil Ltd, U. K.

For more information, please visit www. nair-co. com or email media@nair-co. com.

CME Outfitters Announces neuroscienceCME Journal Club: "Adherence and Early Predictors of Response: Tools for Individualizing Treatment in Schizophrenia"

2011-08-24T17:34:00.000-07:00

CME Outfitters Announces neuroscienceCME Journal Club: "Adherence and Early Predictors of Response: Tools for Individualizing Treatment in Schizophrenia"

CME Outfitters announces an upcoming neuroscienceCME activity titled "Adherence and Early Predictors of Response: Tools for Individualizing Treatment in Schizophrenia." Offered as an on-demand webcast accompanied by three live question and answer sessions, the activity will provide mental healthcare practitioners with the most recent data and clinical implications related to optimizing maintenance therapy in schizophrenia. The on-demand webcast and first live Q&A session will premiere on Monday, October 6, 2008.

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) October 2, 2008

CME Outfitters, LLC, an independent accredited provider of multidisciplinary medical education programming and related healthcare communications services, is pleased to announce an upcoming neuroscienceCME Journal Club series titled "Adherence and Early Predictors of Response: Tools for Individualizing Treatment in Schizophrenia."

Premiering Monday, October 6, 2008, the latest installment of neuroscienceCME Journal Club is a special series on schizophrenia. Alan I. Green, MD, Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Dartmouth Medical School, will host three interviews on this topic. In each session, guest faculty will join Dr. Green to provide a brief synopsis of a recently published scientific work. Dr. Green and his guest will engage in a lively discussion about the merits of the article, its implications for the field of psychiatry, and key practice points arising from the data published in the article.

This educational activity will be made available as an on-demand webcast accompanied by three live question and answer sessions. CE credit is being offered for participation in the on-demand webcast.

There is no fee to participate or receive CE credit for this activity; however, registration is required. Three forms of registration are accepted:
Online: Visit the activity details page at http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/PR333 (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/PR333) and click the Register for Webcast icon. Links to register for each individual live Q&A session are also provided.
Phone: Call 877.CME. PROS (877.263.7767).
Fax: Visit the activity details page at http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/PR333 (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/PR333), print and complete the activity details form, and fax to 240.243.1033.

Guest Host:
Alan I. Green, MD
Chair, Department of Psychiatry
Dartmouth Medical School
Lebanon, NH

Faculty:
Philip D. Harvey, PhD
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA

John M. Kane, MD
Chairman, Department of Psychiatry
The Zucker Hillside Hospital
Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology and Neuroscience
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Glen Oaks, NY

Stephen R. Marder, MD
Director of VISN 22 Mental Illness Research Education Clinical Center
Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Director of the Section on Psychosis
Semel Institute at UCLA
Los Angeles, CA

Live Q&A Dates and Featured Articles:
October 6, 2008, 12:00-12:45 p. m. ET (Stephen R. Marder, MD/Alan I. Green, MD)
Kahn RS, Fleischhacker WW, Boter H, et al. Effectiveness of antipsychotic drugs in first-episode schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorder: an open randomised clinical trial. Lancet. 2008;371:1085-1097.

October 27, 2008, 12:00-12:45 p. m. ET (Philip D. Harvey, PhD/Alan I. Green, MD)
Velligan DI, Diamond PM, Mintz J, et al. The use of individually tailored environmental supports to improve medication adherence and outcomes in schizophrenia. Schizophr Bull. 2008;34:483-493.

November 24, 2008, 12:00-12:45 p. m. ET (John M. Kane, MD/Alan I. Green, MD)
Leucht S, Busch R, Kissling W, Kane JM. Early prediction of antipsychotic nonresponse among patients with schizophrenia. J Clin Psychiatry. 2007;68:352-360.

Statement of Need:
Developing and following an effective maintenance treatment plan is vital to achieving remission and long-term functional recovery in patients with schizophrenia. Critical to selecting optimal pharmacotherapy in support of long-term recovery is appropriate weighing of the benefits, risks, and complexity of the treatment regimen. Each of these elements can impact adherence to pharmacotherapy, which in turn can impact outcome. Rates of medication nonadherence in patients with schizophrenia range from 40-55%. Recent evidence suggests that disease - and patient-related characteristics can predict the extent of adherence and can be used to tailor behavioral interventions. New data also indicate that early response to antipsychotic medications can predict longer-term outcome, and may allow physicians to abandon ineffective medications earlier in favor or more appropriate options. In this neuroscienceCME Journal Club series, experts will review cutting-edge data related to efficacy and safety of atypical antipsychotics, approaches to improving medication adherence, and strategies for identifying early non-responders, all of which will impact long-term functional outcome in patients with schizophrenia.

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:
Discuss the implications of differential efficacy and tolerability of antipsychotics on medication adherence. Identify targeted behavioral approaches to improving treatment adherence in patients with schizophrenia. Describe early predictors of response to antipsychotic medication in patients with schizophrenia.

Target Audience:
Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, psychologists, social workers, certified case managers, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals interested in methods for optimizing outcomes with maintenance antipsychotic therapy in patients with schizophrenia.

Commercial Support:
CME Outfitters, LLC, gratefully acknowledges an educational grant from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals in support of this CE activity.

Credit Information:
The on-demand webcast offers CE credit for:
Physicians (ACCME/AMA PRA Category 1) Nurses (CNE) Pharmacists (ACPE) Psychologists (APA) Social Workers (NASW) Certified Case Managers (CCMC) All other clinicians will either receive a CME Attendance Certificate or may choose any of the types of CE credit being offered.
Credit Expiration Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2009

To receive CE credit for this activity, participants must view all three interviews in the on-demand webcast. Participation in the bonus Q&A sessions does not constitute additional credit or Live ACPE credit.

Post-tests, credit request forms, and activity evaluations can be completed online at www. neuroscienceCME. com (click on the Testing/Certification link under the Resources tab - requires free account activation), and participants can print their certificate or statement of credit immediately (70% pass rate required).

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

About neuroscienceCME:
NeuroscienceCME. com is the award-winning web portal serving clinicians, educators, and researchers in the neurosciences. Launched in October 2006, neuroscienceCME. com was custom designed to fill an identified gap in online resources for professionals around the world who are practicing in areas related to psychiatry, sleep disorders, addiction and substance abuse, ADHD, and other areas related to brain function. The site's primary mission is to be the professional's central forum for accessing, debating, synthesizing, and implementing the latest findings and best practices in the neurosciences.

About neuroscienceCME Journal Club:
NeuroscienceCME Journal Club was designed for clinicians who have made a commitment to staying current. Each month, neuroscienceCME Journal Club will evaluate recently published literature and present it in a concise 45-minute audioconference+webcast format full of valuable takeaway points that can be immediately applied to clinical practice. To enhance their value as enduring clinical resources, all neuroscienceCME Journal Club segments are archived in their respective Clinical Knowledge Centers at neuroscienceCME. com. The archives are updated frequently and indexed by date, topic, and guest author. Recorded Journal Club episodes are also offered as podcasts.

To view all recent neuroscienceCME press releases, visit http://www. neuroscienceCME. com (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com) and click on "News Room" or visit http://www. prweb. com (http://www. prweb. com) and search for "neuroscienceCME."

Clinical Compass, a bi-weekly e-newsletter published by CME Outfitters, is a convenient way to stay informed of all neuroscienceCME news and information. To subscribe, visit http://www. neuroscienceCME. com (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com) and click on "Subscribe to Clinical Compass."

Contact: Jessica Primanzon
CME Outfitters, LLC
240.243.1308 direct
240.243.1033 fax

Want the Competitive Edge? Invest in Workplace Literacy

2011-08-23T23:51:00.000-07:00

Want the Competitive Edge? Invest in Workplace Literacy

The Workforce Development Board and Literacy Ontario Central South are teaming up to help fight for literacy in the workplace. They are starting a full-force campaign to enlist the help of employers across the province, to take part in this fight. Even a literacy-awareness television commercial has been created to air on local stations, to reach a maximum audience and, in return, get maximum results.

Peterborough, ON (PRWEB) April 12, 2007

Imagine a sign at work that read "Wear respirator for lung protection" or "Wear ear protection."

Imagine employees being seriously and fatally injured attempting to use machinery they do not understand.

Imagine a society that rewards individuals who are proficient, and penalizes those who are not.

Now imagine not being able to read or understand what was just written above. But you don't have to imagine…because this problem exists right here in Ontario.

In fact, four in ten Canadians do not have the literacy skills needed to meet increasing demands of modern life and economy. And in a 2003 adult literacy study, 42% of Ontarians scored below adequate literacy levels.

So what can we do??

CEO of the Workforce Development Board, Gord Evans says, "Studies show that improving literacy in the workplace benefits not only the employees, but also the employer. Increased productivity, improved health and safety, and greater employee loyalty are just some of the benefits."

There are many resources available for increasing workplace literacy, but a gap exists between local workplace literacy resources and employers. The Workforce Development Board and Literacy Ontario Central South are working to close that gap.

Employers can get help assessing their employees' needs, designing in-house programs, and linking employees with upgrading and other literacy and basic skills programs. For more information on local resources, free tools, and how you can help improve literacy in the workplace, you can visit www. WorkplaceLiteracy. ca.

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Linwood Group Reveal the Links Between Health and Alcohol Abuse

2011-08-23T05:07:00.000-07:00

Linwood Group Reveal the Links Between Health and Alcohol Abuse

Sue Allchurch, director at the Linwood Group, discusses the link between health and alcohol and explains the short and longer-term health implications of abusing recommended daily drinking levels.

London, UK (PRWEB) January 21, 2010

Linwood Group reveal the links between health and alcohol abuse following the publication of recent national survey figures which have shown that the UK general public is buying and consuming significantly more alcohol than is good for them. In fact, to even meet the Department of Health's daily alcohol recommendations of no more than 3-4 units for men and 2-3 units for women, the country's yearly purchasing of alcohol would have to be reduced by a third.* Not only is this excess consumption damaging our pockets, but our health as well. Here, Sue Allchurch, director at the Linwood Group, discusses the link between health and alcohol (http://www. lynwodemanor. co. uk/pages/21-what-are-the-physical-effects-of-alcoholism) and explains the short and longer-term health implications of abusing recommended daily drinking levels.

"There is a quote that says 'whatever you do do it in moderation' and I think that this is the secret to having a relationship with alcohol that leads to long term health. More and more medical trials are showing that alcohol, when drunk in moderation, can have a positive impact on our health, but the key to this statement is moderation. Many studies have shown that when a small glass of wine is drunk daily with a meal it can raise levels of "good cholesterol," which helps prevent harmful blood clots and helps keep blood flowing smoothly through our bodies, reducing risks of heart attack and stroke. However, the dangers to a person's short and longer-term health begin when that 'one small glass' becomes larger and more frequent."

What happens to a person's body once they begin to regularly exceed recommended alcohol limits? Here are the short and longer term effect of alcohol (http://www. lynwodemanor. co. uk/pages/19-what-is-alcoholism) on a person's overall health and wellbeing:

Short-term health effects:
Excess alcohol can slow a person's breathing and heartbeat Increased alcohol levels can lead to sexual difficulties such as impotence Anxiety can be increased through alcohol consumption Excess consumption can also lead to suffocation through choking on vomit or the possibility of fatal poisoning There is an increase in mental and physical fatigue as the body tries to process increased toxicity There is an increased risks of injury from accidents, violence whilst under the influence and loss of short-term memory

Longer-term health effects:

Heavy drinkers who substitute alcohol calories for nutritious foods run the risk of malnutrition, which can lead to osteoporosis (a thinning of the bones) Long-term excessive drinking increases high blood fats (triglycerides) and subsequently the chances of obesity, due to the empty calories in alcohol. This in turn leads to higher blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart attacks High levels of alcohol consumption increases the risk of liver cirrhosis, stomach ulcers and gastrointestinal complications Increased alcohol consumption over the longer term can also lead to fertility problems and damage to an unborn child if the mother continues drinking excessively through pregnancy Longer - term abuse of alcohol increases the risk of diabetes and strokes and it has also been linked to brain damage and dementia Cancers of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, oesophagus, colon (especially in men) and breast are also directly linked to alcohol abuse

So, if someone is drinking beyond sensible limits, what can be done about it? Well here are some suggestions for taking those vital steps back to health:

Try to avoid situations in which there is a temptation to drink too much. If this is not possible, plan in advance to NOT drink too much and gain the support of friends and family to help achieve this goal Seek out people to spend time with who do not drink. This sounds like an obvious thing to do, but if someone needs to break a social drinking pattern that has become dangerous to their health, they might find initially that most of the people they choose to socialise with are drinkers. A local support group is invaluable for this kind of help If someone is struggling to reduce their drinking levels, they should make an appointment to see their GP or practice nurse for information on support groups and professional help available to them

Contact Linwood Group for free and confidential help about the effects of alcohol (http://www. lynwodemanor. co. uk/contact) or call on: 0800 066 4173. From a mobile phone or from overseas, call +441226 698 054.

*Source: Centre for Public Health, published by Alcohol Concern, 18 Dec 2009

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Intermountain Health Care Profiled on ABC World News for its $50 Million Cost Reduction and Quality Improvement Success

2011-08-22T13:41:00.000-07:00

Intermountain Health Care Profiled on ABC World News for its $50 Million Cost Reduction and Quality Improvement Success

Intermountain Health Care drastically improved its quality and bottom line.

Thiensville, WI (PRWEB) November 2, 2006

ABC World News with Charlie Gibson profiled Intermountain Healthcare's cost reduction and quality improvement program. The story is part of a weeklong series on ABC World News called: "Prescription for Change, Fixing American Healthcare."

In the segment, Harvard trained surgeon and statistician Dr. Brent James discusses Intermountain's clinical programs, highlighting protocols that improve quality, lower costs and save lives.

The new Intermountain protocols include:

Every cardiac patient receives five specific drugs Induced early labor for the sake of convenience is no longer allowed All newborns are tested for jaundice: previously 1,300 jaundiced babies were sent home each year because they appeared healthy, only to come back for intensive care

Since the protocols were implemented, Intermountain has seen quality improve and costs reduced by $50 million.

The number of newborns returning for intensive care has dropped by 70% The new cardiac drugs have saved 450 lives per year Intermountain has saved $50 million

Intermountain's experience shows how quality improvement and cost improvement are linked.

To view the ABC World News segment, please visit the ABC News World Website (http://abcnews. go. com/Video/playerIndex? id=2579357).

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The “Crack of Sweeteners” is Found in Most Soda Today, They are Thinking of our Diabetic Trends, by Dave Perry

2011-08-20T01:57:00.000-07:00

The “Crack of Sweeteners” is Found in Most Soda Today, They are Thinking of our Diabetic Trends, by Dave Perry

Soft drink ingredients claimed to increase obesity, diabetes, heart disease and osteoporosis. Real action is being prepared all over the United States. Weight loss is on everyone’s mind.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) August 18, 2006

Hold on to your hats, there is action a-foot. Since soft drink ingredients are claimed to increase obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease and Osteoporosis, real action is being prepared all over the United States.

North Dakota is considering putting warning labels on its packaging.

Florida wants to ban its consumption in schools and public places.

The Center for Science and the Public Interest recommends a tobacco-like tax be levied on every purchase.

And a number of studies, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and others, call for it’s elimination from our diets.

What lethal, toxic product is causing this national concern?

It’s that harmless-looking, heavily advertised can of Coke, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper or 7Up, containing a low cost, highly controversial ingredient called high fructose corn syrup.

Called the “crack of sweeteners” by Florida State representative Juan Zapata, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is at the center of debate among business, government and medical community organizations.

Armed with a number of clinical studies and statistics, opponents of this low cost sugar alternative claim that HFCS causes or precipitates the following conditions:

· “... Plays a role in the epidemic of obesity”, according to The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

· “Double (s) the risk of Type 2 diabetes... among those who consumed one can of non-diet soda daily”, according to a recent Harvard study

· Contributes to the rise in diabetes and heart disease by depleting chromium levels (www. provenresultshealth. com), raising triglycerides, and impairing immune system function, as stated by Earl Mindell, author of Prescription Alternatives.

· “Robs our bodies of calcium, leading to a condition known as osteoporosis – soft teeth and weak bones,” states Dr. David Rubin, author of "Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Nutrition”

The Corn Refiners Association, an industry trade group, defends its sizeable interest in HFCS (over 50% of all sweetened products sold in the United States contain this ingredient), saying “there is no scientific evidence that supports (these statements).”

But most in the medical community disagree.

“Anyone who cares about their health or the health of their family would not consume these beverages (containing HFCS),” says Walter Willett of Harvard University.

About Proven Results Health http://www. ProvenResultsHealth. com (http://www. ProvenResultsHealth. com)
Proven Results Health is a Chicago-based, leading provider of all natural, clinically-proven supplements for Diabetics, that promote healthy blood sugar levels and weight loss.

Contact: Dave Perry, Perry Marketing Communications

Tel: 312.401.1882

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Expert Content Roundtable Addresses Need for Financial Literacy: 41 Percent of Consumers Grade Their Personal Finance Knowledge a "C" or Lower

2011-08-19T22:46:00.000-07:00

Expert Content Roundtable Addresses Need for Financial Literacy: 41 Percent of Consumers Grade Their Personal Finance Knowledge a "C" or Lower

Four leading finance websites -- CardRatings. com, MoneyRates. com, HSH. com and Insure. com -- have joined forces to promote the increasing importance of consumer financial literacy. Together, the sites are honoring Financial Literacy Month by hosting a four-article roundtable to provide consumers with practical, expert-driven finance and investment advice.

Little Rock, AR (PRWEB) April 28, 2010

This collaboration comes at a time when consumers are repeatedly testifying to their own lack of financial knowledge. In 2009, a survey conducted on behalf of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, Inc. revealed that 41 percent of American adults gave their own personal finance knowledge a grade of C, D, or F. The same survey reported that nearly one-third of adults had no savings.

"The more you understand personal finance, the more likely you are to make successful choices when it comes to managing your money," said Beverly Harzog, credit card expert and CardRatings. com spokesperson. "The better choices you make, the more likely you are to stay out of debt and save for retirement."

Economic recession has brought the issue of financial stability to the forefront. According to the American Bankruptcy Institute, an estimated 1.4 million Americans filed for bankruptcy in 2009, up from 1.1 million the year before. And with record debt and foreclosures looming, it has become crucial that consumers understand how banking and investment products work before signing on the dotted line.

"When it comes to investing, knowledge really is power,"said Richard Barrington, investment expert and spokesperson for MoneyRates. com. "Informed shoppers for bank products will do a better job of protecting their interests and finding better bank rates, and should find themselves wealthier in the long run as a result."

One of the primary lessons behind Financial Literacy Month is that smart shoppers save money and build wealth. Although the housing market has made these difficult, savvy shoppers can still benefit.

"Getting a great deal on your mortgage requires you to know both what you want and when it's a good time to act," Keith Gumbinger, Vice President of leading mortgage site HSH. com said. "Understanding how and why mortgage rates move can help you know when to jump into the market, when to lock in your interest rate or when to hold off on your transaction. It's essential knowledge that any homeowner or homebuyer needs in today's market."

Some experts believe the same goes for insurance products, which in recent years have grown in popularity as long-term financial investments.

"It's important for life insurance shoppers to understand the language of underwriters -- especially if you have a health condition," said Amy Danise, Senior Managing Editor of Insure. com. "Knowing the process and terminology behind your life insurance quotes can make you a smarter shopper."

The Financial Literacy Month Roundtable guides can be found at the CardRatings. com:
5 Reasons Why Lack of Personal Finance Education is Crippling Consumers (http://www. cardratings. com/financial-literacy-series-credit-cards. html) (CardRatings. com (http://www. cardratings. com/)) 6 Tips for Choosing a Bank Account (http://www. cardratings. com/savings-account-money-market-rates. html) (MoneyRates. com guest post) Tracking Mortgage Rates (http://www. cardratings. com/mortgage-rates-historical-average. html) (HSH. com guest post) Essential Terms for Life Insurance Buyers - Especially if You Don't Have Ideal Health (http://www. cardratings. com/life-insurance-companies-terms. html) (Insure. com guest post)

CardRatings. com (http://www. cardratings. com/) has been educating consumers about credit cards since 1998 and has been featured by hundreds of media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, Good Morning America, The New York Times, and The Today Show. Thanks to consumers, CardRatings. com has become the most comprehensive free source for comparing credit card offers and has helped over a million people find the best credit cards for their individual needs

For more information, please contact:

Jessica Austin
650.578.6880
Jessica(at)cardratings(dot)com

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What's Behind the Staggering Rise in Suicide among Middle-aged American Women?

2011-08-19T13:54:00.000-07:00

What's Behind the Staggering Rise in Suicide among Middle-aged American Women?

The New York Times reported on February 19, 2008, that suicide is on the increase among middle-aged Americans - up nearly 20 per cent from 1999 to 2004. The rate is even higher for women. For those aged 45 to 55, the rate leapt 31 per cent.

New York, NY (PRWEB) February 22, 2008

The popularity of prescription drugs and a sudden drop in the use of hormone replacement therapy are behind the staggering increase in suicide among middle-aged American women, according to the latest blog from Erika Schwartz, M. D. at www. DrErika. com.

She urges physicians to be more proactive in education and leadership in dealing with this crisis.

The Times described it as "a surprising and baffling public health mystery," but DrErika writes there are two clear and unmistakably explanations for this disturbing trend.

First: The huge increase in the use and abuse of prescription drugs - from anti-depressants, pain killers to Ambien to Viagra.

She writes: "We are bombarded with TV commercials extolling their dubious benefits, urging us to ask our doctors for prescriptions and leaving us with the impression that these powerful medications will solve all our problems. They won't. In fact, they create new problems which require additional medications, depressed and foggy thinking and diminishing quality of life."

Second, she says, is the sudden drop in the use of hormone replacement therapy in the wake of the Women's Health Initiative in 2002.

"The threat of heart attack, stroke and cancer scared many women and their doctors away from products like Wyeth's Premarin and Prempro. Rightful choice.

"But did anyone look at the effects sudden drop of hormones causes in women in mid-life?" asks DrErika

"The Government and big pharma abandoned these women - never explaining that hormones are crucial to their health and wellbeing - and never helping them seek out safe and effective alternatives to supplement and replace the hormones their bodies made naturally when they were younger.

"Instead women suffering symptoms of menopause are presented with brutal options: Keep taking the synthetic products which have been shown to cause deadly side-effects, go on anti-depressants - or go cold turkey. What happened to bioidentical hormones, conventional methods used all over Europe for decades with high degree of success and safety? They are being vilified and victimized by the politics of money.

"And we are surprised and baffled by this tragic outcome?"

DrErika warns we don't need another five years of research to figure out what is really going on. We need the truth and doctors must take their role as helpers and healers seriously and honestly!

Thousands of women are discovering a new website - www. DrErika. com - which helps women become strong, smart and healthy through education, empowerment and kindness.

Its founder, Erika Schwartz, M. D. says the site is dedicated to providing an honest view on health care topics and issues from a position of devoted patient advocacy.

Dr. Schwartz is an internationally-recognized patient advocate, practicing physician, expert in conventional and integrative medicine and a frequent guest on TV and radio. She has written four books, and lectures on health and wellness issues.

DrErika. com delivers straight talk, smart solutions - and has no hidden agenda. It is packed with vital information, smart advice and page-after-page of valuable resources from Dr Erika and her lively, worldwide community of contributors. It doesn't tailor its stories to suit it sponsors - it has no sponsors.

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New "Savings" Stimulus Campaign Calls on Business to Support Long-Term Financial Health of America's Workforce

2011-08-16T16:52:00.000-07:00

New "Savings" Stimulus Campaign Calls on Business to Support Long-Term Financial Health of America's Workforce

A firm specializing in measuring 401(k) plan effectiveness launched an ambitious "savings" stimulus campaign today. The Keep America Saving program provides free assistance to businesses that want to help employees make sound long-term financial decisions. The program provides companies with 401(k)s with a free plan sponsor report and free gap analysis reports for employees.

Rochester, NY (PRWEB) February 25, 2009

A firm specializing in measuring 401(k) plan effectiveness launched an ambitious "savings" stimulus campaign today, which provides free assistance to businesses that want to help employees make sound long-term financial decisions.

Hailed by private business owners and industry watchers, the Keep America Saving (http://www. keepamericasaving. com) campaign helps businesses educate workers about the importance of saving for retirement - especially during tough economic times.

"Our message to the American workforce is 'have the courage to save even if your 401(k) statement doesn't look promising right now' - and we are backing up the challenge with free assistance to employers," said David Snyder, CEO of Perspective Partners (http://www. perspectivepartners. com), a firm based in Pittsford, New York. "Workers who are confident about their retirement preparedness can be more focused and productive. Our aim is to help businesses help their people."

Keep America Saving supplies companies with 401(k) plans with two different reports as well as implementation services from Perspective Partners:

Free plan sponsor report. The Participant Outcomes Report analyzes how effectively participants are using the plan to prepare for retirement. Businesses can see how effective their 401(k) is by looking at projections showing what percentage of participants' income needs will be met by the 401(k) and by social security, and if there's a projected shortfall vs. need.

Free participant gap analysis reports. The Retirement Express report is a streamlined, income replacement gap report providing personalized analysis along with specific, actionable steps that participants can take to close gaps and achieve retirement goals.

The campaign addresses "one of the great failings" in the 401(k) industries' effort to educate American workers about retirement, said Rick Meigs, president of 401khelpcenter. com, an Oregon-based nonpartisan group that tracks 401 (k) trends.

"Workers desperately need to understand the gap between their current savings rate and their projected retirement need," Meigs said. "Any effort that provides concrete and actionable guidance on this important issue should be welcome."

Rocky Turner, President and CEO of LPR Construction in Colorado said providing Perspective Partners' gap reports to his employees has had a big impact on motivating his workforce to save for retirement. "The gap reports have been influential and valuable tools for helping employees save at a rate necessary to affect a successful retirement," he said.

To learn more about eligibility and participation, go to http://www. keepamericasaving. com (http://www. keepamericasaving. com)

Perspective Partners, LLC is passionate about the financial security of Americans. Since 2000, Perspective Partners has assisted financial advisors, third-party administrators and plan sponsors to ensure participant success in saving for retirement by producing state of the art gap analysis reports. What makes Perspective Partners' gap reports superior to other gap reports is that they provide a range of personalized, realistic steps that participants can take to achieve their retirement goals.

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Published Author Treats Readers With ‘Journeying Into Spirit’

2011-08-16T07:50:00.000-07:00

Published Author Treats Readers With ‘Journeying Into Spirit’

New book is an epitome of commitment to one’s spiritual evolution

Bloomington, IN (Vocus) August 23, 2010

An encapsulation of the meaningful experiences and challenges of humans as they discover the truth of their existence is all set to stir readers’ imagination as author Dr. Colleen Anne Smith releases, through Xlibris, Journeying Into Spirit.

Intricately produced for over a number of years, Journeying Into Spirit represents the author’s commitment to her own spiritual evolution and her desire to contribute the same to others. The entries are the result of channelling wisdom and guidance from a Being who wishes to be known as The Ancient One (TAO). This collection is intended to give support and comfort to those who read it. As well, it is designed to inspire the questioning mind who dares to enter the world of “unknowing”—a space where complexities seem to abound and the simple answers elusive. Through Dr. Smith, The Ancient One reshaped Journeying Into Spirit into the inspiring vignettes found in the companion text, Harnessing The Alchemist Within.

As the readers are drawn to this work, Dr. Smith hopes they will allow the beauty of its simple guidance to enrich the journey they are on. For more information on Journeying Into Spirit, log on to Xlibris. com. au (http://www. xlibris. com. au/bookstore/bookdisplay. aspx? bookid=500213).

About the Author
Colleen Anne Smith (Ph. D., B. A., Dip. Ed., Dip. Hom., Dip. Herb.) has spent many years as a teacher – not only of high school students, but also as a teacher of spiritual philosophy. Her interest in metaphysical reality began with her study of Homeopathy in the1980’s. As a practitioner of Homeopathy, she wrote Homeopathy The Healer, an introductory primer for those beginning treatment in this alternative field of healing. Her dedication to promoting holistic health led her into other fields such as Herbalism, Reflexology, and Metaphysical Healing. As her experience in the healing arts widened, her understanding of spiritual philosophy deepened, enhancing her awareness of spiritual connections beyond the material world.

JOURNEYING INTO SPIRIT * by Dr. Colleen Anne Smith
Publication Date: August 12, 2010
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Members of the media who wish to review this book may request a complimentary paperback copy by contacting the publisher at 1-800-618-969. To purchase copies of the book for resale, please fax Xlibris at (02) 8282-5055 or call 1-800-618-969.

Xlibris books can be purchased at Xlibris bookstore. For more information, contact Xlibris at 1-800-618-969 or on the web at www. Xlibris. com. au.

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Leading Analyst Firm Will Deliver Keynote Address at ESS EXPO.08

2011-08-15T23:49:00.000-07:00

Leading Analyst Firm Will Deliver Keynote Address at ESS EXPO.08

Speaker to share perspectives on integrating EH&S compliance into business operations

Tempe, Ariz. (Vocus) November 7, 2007

ESS (http://www. ess-home. com/), the leading provider of Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) and Crisis Management software for Governance, Risk and Compliance, today announced that AMR Research Senior Research Analyst Simon Jacobson (http://www. amrresearch. com/Content/View. asp? pmillid=20644) will deliver the keynote address at the ESS EXPO.08 Business Conference and Workshop (http://www. ess-expo. com/). Jacobson covers manufacturing compliance and quality management (including EH&S), manufacturing services organizations and the evolving ecosystem of providers across the range of industries that AMR Research studies.

In this keynote address, entitled ''Laying the Foundations for Sustainability with Environmental Compliance,'' Jacobson will look at how organizations of all sizes are coping with globalization, which has morphed the majority of yesteryear’s linear supply chains into today’s agile business networks. In this competitive business environment, catastrophic events, product recalls and environmental non-compliance all pose critical risks to business operations and brand image, especially in the eyes of today’s socially conscious consumer. Companies are responding by placing renewed emphasis on social responsibility while simultaneously pursuing profitable growth and consistent performance. These converging priorities have elevated the role of environmental compliance.

AMR Research’s expert will talk about how most comprehensive sustainability programs are focused on the need to integrate all aspects of product, process and supply chain design, and the supporting processes for manufacturing, packaging, transportation and disposal of products. Yet most companies still struggle with basic integration of foundational EH&S data into their everyday business processes. The ESS EXPO keynote address will explore:
Current market demand and trends affecting environmental compliance The importance of linking corporate sustainability initiatives with value chain initiatives Best practices to integrate environmental compliance efforts with the business for a competitive advantage

"Global enterprises are facing a myriad of challenges to streamline Environmental, Health and Safety compliance, achieve sustainable operations performance and drive down operational risks and costs,” said ESS President/CEO Robert Johnson (http://blog. ess-home. com/), “AMR Research’s insights will help the hundreds of industry leaders who attend our EXPO to chart a course for success in the midst of a rapidly-changing global business environment.”

ESS EXPO.08 (http://www. ess-expo. com/), which promises to be the world’s largest software users’ conference dedicated to EH&S and Crisis Management, will be held April 13-17 at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort in Phoenix. During more than 50 conference sessions, industry experts will provide information that will enable EH&S, Crisis Management and IT professionals and managers to leverage the latest ESS innovative technology solutions to achieve environmental sustainability, streamline compliance and meet or exceed corporate performance benchmarks.

About ESS
ESS is the leading provider of Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) and Crisis Management software for Governance, Risk and Compliance. The company has provided global and local software solutions for thousands of businesses, government agencies and other organizations worldwide. ESS is headquartered in Tempe, Ariz., with offices in Denver, Washington, Houston and Calgary, Alberta. For more information, visit www. ess-home. com.

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The Winter "Visions of the Future" Issue of SuperConsciousness Magazine is focused on our innate capacity for seeing the future

2011-08-15T07:03:00.000-07:00

The Winter "Visions of the Future" Issue of SuperConsciousness Magazine is focused on our innate capacity for seeing the future

The Winter 2010 SuperConsciousness Magazine Issue explores psychic abilities, remote viewing, and the art of seeing the future. Explore this issue for a comprehensive tour of this integral quality of human potential: an idea that really does matter.

Yelm, WA (PRWEB) December 20, 2010

(SuperConsciousness Magazine) The Winter 2010 - 2011 Issue of SuperConsciousness Magazine (http://superconsciousness. com) is focused on our innate ability to access the mysteries of the future and how doing so can impact and contribute to our lives now. With an ongoing focus on ancient knowledge, holistic health, self-responsibility, science and spirituality, the future visions topic continues the magazine's legacy as the "voice for human potential." The issue will be available to print magazine and digital subscribers December 20th, 2010.

The "Visions of the Future" issue investigates the idea that knowing the future is a natural and innate human ability albeit underdeveloped and certainly underappreciated. It explores the concept that for certain people who pursue the arts of prescience and precognitive ability, what opens up for them is spiritual enlightenment: Human Beings are built to know the future, to access information outside our physical senses, outside time, distance, and space.

"Visions of the Future" looks at the actual definitions of psychic, ESP, and clairvoyance and why certain words evoke fear as they relate to prescient or remote viewing capabilities.

Featured author and scientist Dr. Larry Dossey, author of The Science of Premonitions, How Knowing the Future Can Help Us Avoid Danger, Maximize Opportunities, and Create A Better Life, presents evidence that not only is prescience innate, but that it is ubiquitous. Dr. Dossey states, "Surely wisdom and discernment not censorship or condemnation, is the better approach toward a gift that humankind has possessed for probably its entire history, and whose impact on us is, on the whole, benevolent."

In another Visions of the Future issue feature, the magazine gives voice to visionary Jim Channon, retired Lieutenant Colonel and creator of the military's "Earth First Battalion" made famous in Hollywood film, The Men Who Stare at Goats, and portrayed by Jeff Bridges. Channon shares, in his own words, his passion for leading the way to a new future, a new paradise for humanity.

Issue Contents:

Art Forum
Space Saving Furniture Design

Introduction
Visions of the Future

Main Body
Accessing Future Information: What Does "Being Psychic" Mean?
We Have Always Seen the Future
What Is Intuition?
Is Remote Viewing Real? Read What These Experts Say!
I See the Future and You Can Too
4 Ways to See the Future
Nostradamus: The Greatest Prophet That Never Was
James Cameron - The Futurist?
50 Many Worlds Goat Farmer Goes Zero-G A Day with James Cameron
Alex Theory - Envisioning the Future of Music
How Energy Medicine Will Save Health Care
The Dream is Alive In Me

Mindscope
Stage Four: Creating the Future of Business

Ancient Wisdom
The Science of Knowing

Perspectives
Science and Spirituality: Mind First - Food Second

Vitalminds for the Brain
Featured Review: Intelligent Design? It Ain't For Sissies

Sovereign Living Made Simple
Technology We Have Been Waiting For
The Now of Cooking

Local News
Wake Up!

Afterthoughts
It's All About Perception

SuperConsciousness Magazine provides perspectives and stories about ancient wisdom, holistic health, self-responsibility, visions for the future, science and spirituality in an effort to inspire a greater societal emphasis on human potential.

Both print and digital edition subscribers receive access to the new Issue. Print magazine subscriptions are available for $32 and may be purchased online at: superconsciousness. com/subscribe. Print magazine subscribers will receive the "Visions of the Future" issue in digital edition format as an instant bonus accessible from the payment completion thank you page.

Digital edition subscribers receive the current issue as part of their 1 year Zinio digital publishing platform subscription. Digital magazine edition subscribers also have access to SuperConsciousness issues in web based PC and MAC formats as well as mobile magazine iPhone and iPad edition formats.

About
The mission of SuperConsciousness Magazine is to inspire the exploration of human evolution by making known the unknown and to encourage the pursuit and understanding of the knowledge that supports the magical combination of self-discovery, self-responsibility, and ultimately spiritual self-realization.

Website: http://superconsciousness. com

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Pharmaceutical Consulting Company Enhances Business with Hosted Unified Communications

2011-08-13T19:06:00.000-07:00

Pharmaceutical Consulting Company Enhances Business with Hosted Unified Communications

Advantage Management Solutions leverages Cypress Communications’ scalable C4 IP® solution to increase productivity, support remote workers and save money.

Atlanta (Vocus) March 3, 2010

Cypress Communications® hosted unified communications solution, C4 IP®, has taken the market by storm, and Advantage Management Solutions (AdvantageMS) knows why. As a Cypress customer since 2007, AdvantageMS has experienced the benefits of C4 IP first hand—from productivity increases due to the advanced communications features and support for remote workers to the solution’s cost-saving hosted delivery model.

“We have definitely saved money with C4 IP,” said Jonathan Johnston, senior IT manager at AdvantageMS.
“If we hire another employee or need to replace a phone, we don’t have to purchase any phone equipment. We just call Cypress to get a new phone, and the turnaround time is great. Also, we can tie multiple numbers into a single phone, which is especially helpful for employees who are responsible for answering the main line or help desk line as well as their own.”

AdvantageMS, a pharmaceutical consulting company, provides solutions that aid in master data management, compliance support and territorial alignment. Working closely with their clients to navigate the sometimes-tumultuous waters of the healthcare industry, AdvantageMS places great importance on communications.

In the office, AdvantageMS employees particularly like the on-demand conferencing capabilities. “We typically have 3-4 small meetings going on at a time, so it has been very beneficial for individuals to set up conferences using their own bridge. That way, we can hold simultaneous conference calls, whereas before, we could only hold a single conference call at a time.”

For traveling employees, there’s the C4 IP soft client, which enables users to make and receive calls from anywhere that has an Internet connection. Also, the find-me/follow-me call routing functionality makes it easy for users to define complex call routes such as ringing multiple devices sequentially or simultaneously and creating routes based on caller or time of day.

With C4 IP, AdvantageMS’ remote employees can leverage the same communications functionality used by their colleagues at the office. “Our remote users are fully connected, so we can just dial a 4-digit extension and communicate with them, no matter where they are located. This is a huge benefit to us, as we can talk to them directly without having to expense cell phone costs.”

Frank Grillo, executive vice president of marketing and customer support at Cypress Communications, added, “AdvantageMS is a perfect example of how far reaching the benefits of C4 IP can be. For companies that rely on communications as a vehicle for sales and success, a hosted unified communications solution can both transform and enhance the way employees and customers communicate.”

As AdvantageMS’ communications provider, Cypress has even seen the company through an office relocation, all while keeping their employees connected and communicating. C4 IP comes complete with voice and data access, IP phones, soft clients, and an array of advanced communications features such as presence, chat, unified messaging and audio and web conferencing. Because C4 IP is fully hosted, users can benefit from the solution with no capital expense and no need to hire additional IT staff to install or maintain the solution. Cypress manages C4 IP from its nationwide IP network cloud to the phones on each user’s desk.

About Advantage Management Solutions
Advantage Management Solutions is an outsourcing partner and consultancy to the health care industry, with a specialization in Healthcare Master Data Management, Territory Mapping, information technologies, and strategic consulting. Key personnel are tenured professionals with extensive healthcare industry experience, focused on strategic and operational business issues in the functional areas of sales and marketing, information technology and compliance.

To learn more about Advantage Management Solutions, visit our website at http://www. advantagems. com or call 215-750-5503

About Cypress Communications
For over 25 years, Cypress Communications has been helping small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) connect, communicate, collaborate and continue® with a range of fully hosted and managed voice, data and Internet solutions. Beginning in 2006, Cypress revolutionized the communications industry with its hosted VoIP and hosted unified communications solution, C4 IP, making it easy for SMEs to take advantage of productivity-enhancing technology such as integrated audio and web conferencing, multimedia collaboration tools, presence, chat, Microsoft® Outlook integration, and more. As a Deloitte Fast 50 and Fast 500 award recipient, Cypress is recognized as one of the fastest growing telecommunication companies in North America. In 2008, the company was also named one of Atlanta’s Best Places to Work. Cypress has won a total of 24 awards for excellence and product innovation to date. The company’s web address is http://www. cypresscom. net.

To learn more about hosted unified communications, visit the company’s UC 360 blog at http://blog. tmcnet. com/uc-360.

For more information, contact:

Heather Whitt Roberts
Cypress Communications
404-442-0034

John Ryan
Advantage Management Solutions
484-995-4727

© 2006-2010 Cypress Communications, Inc. The Cypress Communications logo is a registered service mark of Cypress Communications, Inc. C4 IP and Connect. Communicate. Collaborate and Continue are registered trademarks of Cypress Communications. All other marks used herein are the property of their respective owners.

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Kroll Acquires Leading West Coast Background Screening Company

2011-08-13T16:32:00.000-07:00

Kroll Acquires Leading West Coast Background Screening Company

On Friday March 3rd, InfoLink Screening Services, Inc., a leading provider of employment background checks, drug testing, physical exams and Form I-9 eSolutions, joined the Background Screening division of Kroll Inc., the global risk consulting company.

NEW YORK (PRWEB) March 7, 2006

Kroll Inc. (www. kroll. com (http://www. kroll. com)), the global risk consulting company, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of InfoLink Screening Services, Inc. (www. infolinkscreening. com (http://www. infolinkscreening. com/InfoLink/default. aspx)), a leading, privately-held background screening company headquartered in Chatsworth, Calif., a Los Angeles suburb. InfoLink will operate as the West Coast hub office for Kroll’s Background Screening division, which is headquartered in Nashville, Tenn. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

“Today, demand for employee background screening services continues to rise due to new legislation and concerns about workplace security,” said Simon Freakley, chief executive officer of Kroll Inc. “The acquisition of InfoLink reflects Kroll’s strategy of acquiring successful, best-of-breed companies that provide a competitive advantage and secure Kroll’s leadership in key markets.”

InfoLink, which employs a staff of 114 at its Chatsworth facility, was founded in 1994 by Barry and Leslie Nadell. Its president, Barry Nadell, is a recognized leader in the employee screening industry. One of the top background screening companies in California, InfoLink provides employee background checks and related services such as drug testing, Form I-9 employment eligibility verifications, and pre-employment physical examinations. Its clients consist of a diverse mix of West Coast-based companies, including those in the hospitality, retail, health care, and employment sectors.

“The addition of InfoLink greatly enhances our West Coast client base and sales channels. It is an outstanding company with expert management and first-rate staff who share Kroll’s commitment to quality customer service,” said A. Michael Rosen, president of Kroll’s Background Screening division. “We are delighted that the members of the management team will continue in their current roles and lead InfoLink’s integration with Kroll.”

"This union with Kroll is an exciting opportunity for our customers and employees alike,” said InfoLink’s Barry Nadell. “Clients will be able to benefit from Kroll’s broad range of complementary risk mitigation services, while continuing to receive the same competitive pricing and level of customer support that has distinguished our business. InfoLink employees can look forward to the many benefits and opportunities presented by being part of a much larger, global organization.”

About Kroll:

Kroll Inc., the world's leading risk consulting company, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE: MMC), the global professional services firm. Headquartered in New York, Kroll provides a wide range of investigative, intelligence, financial, security and technology services through offices in more than 65 cities in over 25 countries. Kroll’s Background Screening division is comprised of Kroll Background America, Inc., based in Nashville, Tenn., and other Kroll subsidiaries in Canada, the United Kingdom, Poland, India and South Africa. In the United States, the Background Screening division provides employee and vendor background investigations and identity theft services. It serves a wide range of corporate, government and non-profit clientele, most notably those in financial services and highly regulated industries such as health care and transportation. For more information, visit

Www. kroll. com (http://www. kroll. com).

About InfoLink Screening Services:

InfoLink Screening Services is a leading provider of employment background checks, drug testing, physical exams and Form I-9 eSolutions. Thousands of companies nationwide rely on InfoLink before they finalize their hiring decisions. InfoLink's exceptional service, fast turnaround, legal compliance and accuracy enable companies to Hire with Confidence®. For more information, visit www. infolinkscreening. com (http://www. infolinkscreening. com/InfoLink/default. aspx) or call 800-990-HIRE (4473).

Contact:

Jodie Rosenbloom

Kroll

212-833-3464

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

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Skamper-Ramp® Announces New Improved Skamper-Ramp Big Dog™

2011-08-12T08:16:00.000-07:00

Skamper-Ramp® Announces New Improved Skamper-Ramp Big Dog™

Skamper-Ramp® dba Skamper Industries, LLC manufacturer of the Skamper-Ramp® is a company devoted to pet safety. The company, which produces a patented water-escape device for animals, announces the introduction of a new, improved Skamper-Ramp Big Dog™. This water safety device, designed to prevent pets from drowning, is a larger version of the Skamper-Ramp and provides a safe, less stressful way for pets over 45 lbs. to exit a pool or for any size animal to get back on most docks and some boats.

Charleston, SC (PRWEB) February 13, 2007

Skamper-Ramp® dba Skamper Industries, LLC manufacturer of the Skamper-Ramp® is a company devoted to pet safety (http://www. skamper-ramp. com/pool-perils (http://www. skamper-ramp. com/pool-perils)). The company, which produces a patented water-escape device for animals, announces the introduction of a new, improved Skamper-Ramp Big Dog™.

This water safety device, designed to prevent pets from drowning (http://www. skamper-ramp. com/info (http://www. skamper-ramp. com/info)), is a larger version of the Skamper-Ramp and provides a safe, less stressful way for pets over 45 lbs. to exit a pool or for any size animal to get back on most docks and some boats.

Dedicated to pet safety, the company has worked over the past year to improve the design of the Skamper-Ramp Big Dog and will officially debut it to the pet industry at the Global Pet Expo in Orlando in late February 2007 (http://www. globalpetexpo. org (http://www. globalpetexpo. org)).

According to Jay Waddell, Managing Partner of the company, the new ramp has longer wings than the previous version. The side wings now run the entire length of the main ramp. The overall length of the new Skamper-Ramp Big Dog is now 39", with the extension attaching to the main ramp body closer to the pool-side end. This contributes to greater overall strength and rigidity of the device for larger dogs as they exit the pool or climb back onto a dock or aboard a boat.

The ramp is now completely constructed of 10mm box-corrugated polypropylene (previously the main body was 8mm) increasing the overall strength-to-weight ratio. Polypropylene is a highly durable, robust and strong plastic that is chemical - and UV-resistant as well as cost-effective. It works because the ramp is white--the one color all living things can see. (http://www. skamper-ramp. com/faqs (http://www. skamper-ramp. com/faqs))

Carrie Agnew, a partner and the marketing director for the company, points out that Skamper-Ramp gives pet owners and animal lovers with a means of safeguarding against unnecessary pet-panic in the water or death due to drowning. She says "It provides pet owners and animal lovers alike with peace-of-mind since it provides pet safety by allowing animals to safely exit the water on their own, without any assistance. This is an important attribute we've found to be of tremendous importance to pet owners! Pets are often considered important family members who need the same protection as children." (http://www. skamper-ramp. com/testimonials (http://www. skamper-ramp. com/testimonials))

Because Skamper Industries is devoted to pet safety and specifically pet water safety in pools, it is a member of the APPMA (American Pet Products Manufacturers Association), PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), APSP (Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) and an IPG (Independent Pool Group-Canada) product associate.

Skamper-Ramp was honored twice as one of the "Top 50 Readers Choice Products" by Pool & Spa Magazine readers (2004 and 2006) and selected as one of the "10 Lowcountry Innovators" by the Charleston Regional Business Journal.

The ramp is endorsed by veterinarians across the United States and has been featured on a number of national television programs. It was one of only 11 products chosen to be included in the nationally syndicated Animal Radio show segment recorded during the SuperZoo pet show in Las Vegas last September. The product is also slated to appear on an upcoming HGTV Outdoor Living special.

About Skamper-Ramp

Skamper Industries is a locally owned and operated company in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Established in 2003, their product is available through resellers, e-tailers and catalogues throughout the United States and Canada, and has distributors in the European Union, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. The firm is dedicated to the safety, health and well-being of all pets and other animals.

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Exosect And Dow Agrosciences Form Global Collaboration To Deliver New Range Of Pest Management Solutions

2011-08-11T15:35:00.000-07:00

Exosect And Dow Agrosciences Form Global Collaboration To Deliver New Range Of Pest Management Solutions

Innovative Targeted Solutions To Manage Pests And Reduce Pesticide Burden On Environment.

(PRWEB) January 12, 2006

Exosect, a leading technology provider of environmentally-conscious insect pest control, announced today it has entered into a two-year joint product development agreement with Dow AgroSciences LLC to produce a range of insect pest control applications for use on fruit, vine, nuts, and forestry crops as well as several non-crop sectors such as ants, termites and public health. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Exosect will work with Dow AgroSciences to formulate Exosect's patented delivery systems with new and existing active ingredients from Dow AgroSciences. The Exosect technology permits much lower use rates of active ingredients, at least 30 times less than current applications.

John Chandler, managing director of Exosect, said, "We are extremely excited to be collaborating with one of the leading agrochemical companies across a range of global markets. We anticipate that this joint development will bring about a pipeline of new registered products over the next three to four years."

Exosect's patented technology provides growers with a highly-targeted delivery system, avoiding the need to spray for certain insects, potentially reducing residues within the crop. Based on this concept, the regulatory authorities in the United States and United Kingdom have indicated their enthusiasm to bring this technology to the market as soon as possible.

About Dow AgroSciences

Dow AgroSciences LLC, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a global leader in providing pest management and biotechnology products that improve the quality and quantity of the earth's food supply and contribute to the health and quality of life of the world's growing population. Dow AgroSciences has approximately 5,500 people in more than 50 countries dedicated to its business, and has worldwide sales of U. S. $3.4 billion. Dow AgroSciences is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company. For more information about Dow AgroSciences, visit www. dowagro. com.

About Exosect

Exosect Limited was formed in 2001 to develop and commercialise innovative and environmentally acceptable insect pest control technology. As a specialist research and development company, Exosect has developed a range of powder delivery systems based on the concept of insect electrostatic and bio-magnetic attraction. Markets include crop protection (agriculture and horticulture), stored products (raw and processed), forestry and amenity landscape, public health, animal health and the consumer sectors.

Exosect's solutions have EPA regulatory approval in a number of US states and the company has partnered with a number of major International agrochemical companies to further develop its product lines in the US. More on Exosect at: www. exosect. com

Editor’s Notes

Further information on Exosect – including interviews, demonstrations, users stories and customer site visits – is available from:

Lynsey Thorp / Fiona Brewer / Graham Thatcher

Exosect Press Office at MCC International

PH: +44 1962 888 100 / Fax: +44 1962 888125

Martin Brown

Exosect Limited

PH: +44 (0)23 8076 3838

Kenda Resler Friend

Dow AgroSciences

PH: +001 317.337.4743

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PRG Real Estate Management Substantially Improves Community Revenue with Rate Optimization Solution

2011-08-11T07:42:00.000-07:00

PRG Real Estate Management Substantially Improves Community Revenue with Rate Optimization Solution

Revenue Management System Wins Over Top-Performing Managers in Pilot Test

Alpharetta, GA (PRWEB) November 10, 2010

Savvy, well-trained property managers are a key ingredient in the formula for success at PRG Real Estate Management. COO Ron Monson summarizes the dynamic strategy that built the Philadelphia company's portfolio of 52 multi-family communities across 11 states: purchase and upgrade well-located properties that are performing under their economic potential; and hire top-notch property managers who handle operations like business executives, not caretakers.

PRG's managers take full responsibility for running a profitable operation without sacrificing quality. "Each manager is the CEO of his or her property," explains Monson. "We rely on our managers to perform a wide range of business duties from competitive market surveys and advertising to setting rents."

Because managers play a central role, PRG provides them with the best training and technology available. The latest addition to PRG managers' business toolkit is Rainmaker LRO™, the multifamily lease rate optimization and revenue management solution from The Rainmaker Group and the leading multifamily revenue management solution in the industry. Before PRG selected LRO, it evaluated Rainmaker and a second company, and then set up a pilot test of the LRO system in five of its communities.

'Just let the system do its job and see what happens'
PRG selected properties with top performing managers for the pilot test, says Monson. "We wanted to measure LRO's performance with our best teams. If they expressed reluctance, we urged them to just let the system do its job and see what happens." Here is what happened:
PRG chose two properties in each of five markets: Orlando, FL; Lexington, KY; Durham, NC; Winston-Salem, NC; and Newport News, VA. One property in each city was equipped with LRO, the other set rents according to the manager's traditional method. Performance was better at four of the five properties tested when compared against the control property. And the fifth property actually had the highest revenue increase of any of the test properties, but the control property in the same market increased even more. Due to the pilot's early results, PRG concluded the test after only four months. "Results were positive immediately and improved more each month," says Monson. "It was obvious after four months that we were going with LRO." The abbreviated pilot fit well with PRG's plans to fully implement the rate optimization solution in all its communities by February 2011 for the next leasing season.

As LRO consistently outperformed the controls, pilot property managers gained confidence and contributed ideas for improving the process. Rainmaker's professional multi-family experience made for a smooth handoff, says Monson. A Rainmaker business consultant sat in on the weekly pricing calls with property managers and coached PRG's revenue manager as the company got up to speed on using the software.
PRG elected to continue the pilot's weekly pricing calls as a new best practice, says Monson. "During the pilot, all five managers were on every call to listen and exchange ideas. It was a collaborative process and managers felt they could provide honest feedback."

Applying science to the art of pricing
PRG's growing portfolio drove the decision to seek an automated rate optimization solution, Monson said. "A growing inconsistency in rent setting was developing from property to property." Managers were looking at supply and demand in their own immediate area rather than on a broader scale. They were reading current market conditions rather than projecting supply and demand months ahead. "We wanted to leverage technology to standardize the process and apply science to the art of pricing."

LRO produces optimized pricing recommendations for a large variety of unit types based on hundreds of factors that influence rate setting, including traffic and lease duration, move-in dates, competitive influences, and other metrics. The system also produces enterprise-wide demand forecasts by measuring and analyzing historical and current market metrics and performing calculations necessary for occupancy predictions that are dynamically updated as market conditions change.

Monson said there was an additional LRO bonus: property managers' renewal decisions are also supported by advanced analytics. "The software creates a more objective rate setting process. This takes a load off managers while setting the most appropriate renewal rate."

About PRG Real Estate Management
PRG Real Estate Management is a company that buys, improves, and actively manages apartment communities in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. It has a focused formula for success to acquire properties in excellent locations, continually upgrade them, and count on the best people to manage them for peak performance. To date, PRG owns and manages 13,500 units from Pennsylvania to Florida, Texas to Illinois. It has a solid portfolio of attractive, well run communities and is a financially healthy and nimble 400+ person organization. In all of its relationships, PRG strives for integrity and mutual satisfaction.

About Rainmaker Group
The Rainmaker Group is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner software and consulting services company that provides the LRO profit optimization solution enabling multifamily housing operators to maximize revenue from apartment leases. Rainmaker LRO™ is used by more than 60 percent of the companies deploying revenue management systems in the industry today and is the only multifamily revenue management application whose results have been verified by two industry leading management consulting firms. For more than nine years, LRO has delivered optimized leasing rates to the largest operators in the industry including Archstone, Equity Residential, Post Properties, Laramar Group, Home Properties, Simpson Housing, Mid-America Apartment Communities, Carmel Partners, PRG Real Estate and other leading multifamily housing companies.

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Gourmet Treats and Luxury Spa Products for Pets Now Offered by Exclusive Boutique

2011-08-10T10:44:00.000-07:00

Gourmet Treats and Luxury Spa Products for Pets Now Offered by Exclusive Boutique

Petafour Bakery and Boutique is a new company, that offers gourmet treats and luxury spa products for horses, dogs and pot-bellied pigs. The company also assists individuals and organizations that rescue or provide health care for abused and neglected animals.

Cumming, GA (PRWEB) November 30, 2006

Pet owners can now treat their "four-legged friends" to exclusive gourmet treats and luxurious spa products with the launch of Petafour Bakery and Boutique. The company offers delectable treats, delightful spa products and a wide array of gifts, accessories and jewelry for horses, dogs and pot-bellied pigs along with their faithful owners.

"We at Petafour Bakery & Boutique are committed to baking the finest home-made, all natural gourmet treats for all of your 'best friends,'" said Kim Domenicone co-founder of Petafour Bakery and Boutique. "In addition, we design and carry unique jewelry, gifts and accessories for their human companions."

Petafour Bakery and Boutique's exclusive fine lines of luxurious spa products for pets and their human companions promises that everyone will look, smell and feel like royalty. Pet owners can pamper their pets with all-natural spa products and extravagant accessories, while knowing their purchases will go to helping abused and neglected animals.

The company donates products to like-minded charities and helps to raise money at fundraising events. "We will continue our commitment to creating premium, all-natural gourmet treats and fine products for pets and people alike," said Domenicone, "all the while helping prevent animal cruelty and suffering while aiding health care research and giving a voice to these majestic animals that can not speak for themselves."

About Petafour Bakery

Petafour Bakery and Boutique was formed with the thought of spoiling your four-legged friends, while assisting the wonderful people and organizations that rescue abused and neglected animals and provide health care and constant research for animal care. For more information about the company or its fine line of luxurious spa products and gourmet treats, please contact:

Kim Domenicone

404-771-0655 or 678-965-4757

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Bioiberica: Supporting Role of Dietary Supplements as Disease-Modifying Osteoarthritis Drugs

2011-08-10T05:51:00.000-07:00

Bioiberica: Supporting Role of Dietary Supplements as Disease-Modifying Osteoarthritis Drugs

Bioiberica supports the growing body of evidence that clinically proves the effect of chondroitin sulfate (CS) and glucosamine (GLU) in slowing the progression of osteoarthritis (OA).

Barcelona, Spain (PRWEB) November 1, 2007

Bioiberica supports the growing body of evidence that clinically proves the effect of chondroitin sulfate (CS) and glucosamine (GLU) in slowing the progression of osteoarthritis (OA). Taken together, the extensive body of research confirms the proposition that these supplements have a role to play as disease-modifying osteoarthritis drugs (the so-called DMOAD effect).

A series of clinical trials, four for CS and two for GLU, have studied the potential of these products to slow down the progression of knee osteoarthritis. With a total of 1046 patients studied using CS and 414 studied using GLU over several years, the results of these studies reached similar conclusions. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease, and the cartilage is eroded over time causing the joint space to be reduced. The studies checked the progression of osteoarthritis by X-rays, which measure the joint space. A narrowing of the joint space signifies disease progression and cartilage loss which as a consequence produces increased pain and decreased mobility. In all four studies the patients treated with CS maintained the joint space, while the placebo group saw a reduction in joint space.

The other two additional studies with GLU published in The Lancet and Archieves of Internal Medicine also concluded that long-term treatment with GLU retarded the progression of knee OA, possibly determining disease modification.

Assessment of disease modifying properties for OA treatment has been difficult in the past because of its complexity. However, recent international consensus establishes that radiography of the knee in the fixed-flexion view provides a sensitive and valid measure of joint space loss in multiyear longitudinal studies of the knee. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) agrees that the only well-characterized structure measurement currently available is radiographic JSN of the knee or hip.

Additionally, two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of note, both led by Prof. Verbruggen, have looked at OA in the hands. They were both conducted with CS over a 3-year period and assessed also by X-rays. CS treated patients when compared with the placebo controls, CS did not prevent OA from occurring in previously normal finger joints, but osteoarthritis was less progressive CS-treated patients. The studies were published in Osteoarthritis Cartilage (1998) and Clinical Rheumatology (2002).

In summary, current evidence indicates that oral administration of CS, produces a slow but gradual decrease in clinical symptoms of OA, inducing pain reduction and improvement of functional capacity. This is also supported by a 2001 article in The Lancet, “Osteoarthritis is a major cause of disability and is among the most frequent forms of musculoskeletal disorders. The goal of pharmacological treatment is usually to control symptoms of the disease, pain, and limitation of function, which is traditionally accomplished by the use of analgesic agents of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).” Alternative methods are available, however, and among these are dietary supplements like CS and glucosamine.

Among CS ingredients available in the marketplace, CSb™ Bio-Active, developed by the Spanish company, Bioiberica, has been used in more published studies than any other brand. It was featured in the groundbreaking GAIT (Glucosamine/Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention) study and can be found in exclusivity in Cosamin DS in USA. Since the early 1980s, CSb™ Bio-Active has helped more than 15 million people worldwide relieve the symptoms of OA.

Bioiberica has become a recognized leader in joint health. Established in 1975, the company has pioneered advancements in pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements that have led to the development of a global business in over 40 countries around the world. Dedicated to research, Bioiberica has established itself as on of the most prestigious names in the industry for top-quality active ingredients that are backed by science.

For more information on the science supporting the use of CS, visit www. csbioactive. com.

To arrange an interview with a company spokesperson or a member of the medical advisory panel, please contact Tamara York at ADinfinitum, 212.693.2150, Ext 314, or email at tamara @ adinfinitumny. com.

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Trivani Foundation Uses Facebook to Connect Underprivileged Children with Their Trivani Sponsors

2011-08-09T19:11:00.000-07:00

Trivani Foundation Uses Facebook to Connect Underprivileged Children with Their Trivani Sponsors

Trivani International, the world’s first purpose-driven marketing company, is using social networking application Facebook to connect under-privileged children in third world countries with their sponsors in the United States. Dee Mower, President of Trivani International is the driving force behind this new project.

Springville, UT (PRWEB) April 10, 2010

Trivani International (http://www. trivani. net (http://www. trivani. net)), the world’s first purpose-driven marketing company, is using popular social networking tool Facebook to connect sponsors with the children they support in Asia and other parts of the globe. As part of the Trivani Foundation’s new program, several hundred children in Cambodia and other countries are able to “meet up” and connect with their sponsors both directly - and in real time - over the Internet.

Trivani is a wholly unique company that uses the power and profit of network marketing to provide humanitarian relief around the world. Every Trivani distributor is encouraged to become a Child Guardian. A significant percentage of their product purchase is used to meet the physical, medical and educational needs of a child in a third world country. This Child Guardian program is so popular among Trivani distributors that his has become one of the fastest growing child sponsorship programs in the world.

The new Facebook application is one more way that Trivani is revolutionizing and uniting business and benevolence. “The old method of sending letters to sponsored children and families was time-consuming, and there was no guarantee that the sponsored person would even get the message,” says Dee Mower, President of Trivani International and the Trivani Foundation (http://www. trivanifoundation. org (http://www. trivanifoundation. org)) “We have set up secure Facebook accounts for children on computers at the schools we sponsor. Now they’re able to communicate with their sponsors about their lives with just a simple click of a mouse.”

The new program is just one facet of Trivani’s plan to stamp out childhood hunger and become the world’s largest child sponsorship program. (http://www. trivanifoundation. org/projects. php (http://www. trivanifoundation. org/projects. php)). The company, funded by sales of Trivani International’s eco-friendly and toxin-free products, has built a broad support network in Asia, Africa and North America. Through the foundation’s work, poverty stricken children and their families have access to low-cost surgeries, food, housing and educational opportunities. Trivani plans to expand its global relief efforts in 2010.

Jay M., a Trivani Child Guardian, says, “When I first became a child sponsor, I was worried that I would never hear anything about my child again, save a picture in the mail at Christmas. With the Facebook program, I can log in at any time, and see what’s going on with the child I sponsor.”

About Trivani International
Trivani is the world’s first Purpose Marketing® company, using the power and profit of network marketing to provide ongoing humanitarian aid around the world. Trivani’s unique business model consists of two distinct but closely intertwined entities: Trivani International and the Trivani Foundation. This business model helps Trivani fulfill its humanitarian goals through three main missions: Purpose, Health, and Prosperity.

Persons interested in learning more about the company can go to http://www. trivani. com (http://www. trivani. com). Persons interested in the Trivani Foundation, a non-profit organization, and its humanitarian projects can go to http://www. trivanifoundation. org (http://www. trivanifoundation. org).

Leslie Deeanne Mower is available for media interviews and special speaking engagements.

For more information contact:
J. Michael Palka
619-977-5022

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Asmakta Ltd. Releases Therapy Office(TM): Software designed for sole practitioners and small offices

2011-08-09T09:18:00.000-07:00

Asmakta Ltd. Releases Therapy Office(TM): Software designed for sole practitioners and small offices

Asmakta Ltd., a Skokie, Illinois-based medical and financial software company, has announced its March 1st release of Therapy Office(TM). The innovative tablet-based EMR and billing system was designed in consultation with psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers specifically to meet the needs of sole practitioners and small offices.

CHICAGO (PRWEB) January 23, 2008

Therapy Office(TM) integrates medical and office-administration software onto a single, screen-writable PC tablet. Therapy Office(TM) is configured to mimic paper-based charting and record keeping so that therapists can easily transition from the standard pen and notepad to an electronic pen and tablet PC. Therapists can handwrite session notes directly onto the tablet screen on the same stand-alone unit where they schedule appointments and send bills electronically. Therapy Office(TM) software includes standard medical history questionnaires, comprehensive lists of patient diagnosis (ICD9) and billing (CPT) codes, and billing forms that automatically fill in patient information.

Asmakta Ltd. offers several medical software packages:

-- TherapistOffice(TM) designed for any mental health professional, includes handwritten patient charting and EMR management

-- PsychiatristOffice(TM) designed for psychiatrists, includes electronic prescriptions

-- PsychologistOffice(TM) designed for clinical psychologists, including group sessions

-- SocialWorkOffice(TM) specifically designed for Social Workers, including family therapy

For more information, contact Scott Schudy, Director of Marketing, at 847-329-1515, EXT. 303, or visit the Asmakta Ltd. website at www. asmakta. com/therapyoffice. html (http://www. asmakta. com/therapyoffice. html)

David Gibbons "In Discussion" Presents Program with Vince Pace, Director of Photography on Film Epic "Avatar" Written and Directed by James Cameron

2011-08-08T03:03:00.000-07:00

David Gibbons "In Discussion" Presents Program with Vince Pace, Director of Photography on Film Epic "Avatar" Written and Directed by James Cameron

Vince Pace, Director of Photography on James Cameron's latest film epic "Avatar" to join David Gibbons on his program "In Discussion" on Thursday December 17 at 3.00 pm Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Business Channel.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) December 16, 2009

Internet Pioneer and leading internet Talk Radio Icon http://www. voiceamerica. com (http://www. voiceamerica. com) announced that Vince Pace will join David Gibbons on his program "In Discussion" on Thursday December 17th @ 3:00 pm PTC time on http://www. modavox. com/voicamericabusiness (http://www. modavox. com/voicamericabusiness)

With the official launch of AVATAR on Thursday December 17th, Vince Pace will, as Director of Photography, speak towards its implications for the future of the film industry and technological advancements in 3D. The FUSION 3D technology developed by PACE has revolutionized both the
Filmmaking process and broadcast events including the recent U2 3D concerts. Other events including the NBA Finals Game Two have stunned audiences with a visually impacting and technological mastery never seen before.

Vince Pace also talks about work in the underwater environment and long-term working partnership with award-winning Director James Cameron. Projects including Titanic and many other memorable features place him as one of the pioneers of modern filmaking and technological innovators.

"In Discussion" airs daily at 3:00 pm Pacific/5:00 pm Central/06:00 pm Eastern on the Voice America Business channel. To access the show, log on at http://www. voiceamericabusiness. com (http://www. voiceamericabusiness. com).

The VoiceAmericaTM Network offers the latest conversations in a talk radio format, providing education, interaction, and advice on key issues live, on demand as well as through pod cast download. If interested in hosting a talk radio show on VoiceAmerica Network, contact Jeff Spenard, President of Internet Radio at 480-294-6417 or at jeff. spenard(at)voiceamerica(dot)com.

Contact Executive Producer Randall Libero at 480-294-6413 for advertising / sponsorship information or other show details.

About VoiceAmerica / Modavox:
Since 1999, the VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network has been streaming live Internet talk radio programs, featuring more than 300 hosts broadcasting on seven genre-based channels: its flagship VoiceAmerica™ Variety Channel, VoiceAmerica™ Health & Wellness Channel, VoiceAmerica™ Business Channel, VoiceAmerica Sports, 7th Wave Network, The Green Talk Network and Power Up Motorsports Channel. VoiceAmerica™ is the single largest producer of original Internet talk radio programming in the world. http://voiceamerica. com (http://voiceamerica. com).

(OTC. BB MDVX), Modavox is the leading producer and distributor of online talk radio content, streaming approximately 250 hours of live programs and scheduled replays weekly on its Modavox VoiceAmerica™ Network (http://www. voiceamerica. com (http://www. voiceamerica. com)). Modavox, Inc. (http://www. modavox. com (http://www. modavox. com)) is a pioneer in internet broadcasting, producing and syndicating online audio and video, and offering innovative, effective and comprehensive online tools for reaching targeted niche communities worldwide. Through its patented Modavox technology, Modavox delivers content straight to desktops and Internet-enabled devices. Modavox provides managed access for live and on-demand internet broadcasting and syndication, content management, online meetings, event management, enterprise communications and distance learning.

Modavox provides complete production, delivery, and on-demand archive delivery for VoiceAmerica hosts. At the center of this offering is Modavox's patented BoomBox™ technology that provides show hosts with instant broadcasting capabilities from their own websites and with instant syndication through affiliate sites. In addition, Modavox assists in the creation of sponsorship, advertising and advanced distribution models for VoiceAmerica programming.

Forward-Looking Statements:
This release contains "forward-looking statements" for purposes of the Securities and Exchange Commission's "safe harbor" provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause Modavox's actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated, including the risk factors identified in Modavox's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Prince Court Medical Center in Malaysia to Release First Patients Beyond Borders FOCUS ON:™

2011-08-06T14:14:00.000-07:00

Prince Court Medical Center in Malaysia to Release First Patients Beyond Borders FOCUS ON:™

New digital offering will help medical tourists make informed healthcare decisions

Chapel Hill, NC (Vocus) February 17, 2010

Patients Beyond Borders, the first consumer reference guide for medical tourism, is pleased to announce the release of FOCUS ON: Prince Court Medical Center (PCMC), profiling one of Malaysia’s leading private healthcare facilities. FOCUS ON: PCMC addresses Prince Court’s myriad signature and concierge services, including its top four specialties: heart and lung, oncology, cosmetology, and urology.

One of the newcomers and rising stars in Asian healthcare, the 300-bed, Petronas-owned PCMC is one of only five full service JCI-accredited hospitals in Malaysia. While principally serving citizens of Malaysia, Prince Court also serves the medical traveler, and has welcomed more than 7,000 international patients since opening its doors in 2009.

Healthy Travel Media’s new FOCUS ON: series features a 30-page, full-color, digital brochure and eBook, highlighting the world’s leading, internationally accredited hospitals and specialty centers in a fully searchable and dynamic consumer-friendly format. Published under the Patients Beyond Borders brand, the series offers health consumers detailed information on specialties, procedures, costs, and travel planning from the most recognized, trusted information source in international medical travel.

FOCUS ON: PCMC will be accessible from a variety of sources, including the Patients Beyond Borders Web site, Prince Court’s Web site, third-party Web sites, Kindle and other eBook readers, iPhone and other mobile devices, medical, business, and reference libraries worldwide, and all popular social networks.

“We are excited to be participating in this dynamic new program,” says Stuart Rowley, CEO of PCMC. “This format will allow us to creatively promote our facility to the international traveler with up-to-date, interactive information on our medical specialties, pricing, and signature services."

“With clear, current information on specific procedures, providers, packages, and pricing, healthcare consumers will have worldwide access to detailed information at their fingertips, “says Kate Johnson, Focus On Project Manager for Patients Beyond Borders. “Our new series is designed to assist the international patient at or near the decision stage of health procedure planning, and we are pleased to have Prince Court Medical Center as our first participant.”

About Prince Court Medical Center
Prince Court Medical Center is a private healthcare facility located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Owned by Petronas, the giant Fortune 500 oil company, this revolutionary, modern facility is JCI-accredited and licensed by the Malaysian Ministry of Health. Their Centers of Excellence offer a wide range of services, solutions, and technology in every specialty ranging from diagnostics to rehabilitation in five-star surroundings.

Prince Court Medical Center
39, Jalan Kia Peng
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 50450
Email: ibl(at)princecourt(dot)com
Tel: +603 2160 0000

About Healthy Travel Media
Healthy Travel Media, an independent imprint based in Chapel Hill, NC, publishes books, eBooks, and online information on medical, health, and wellness travel. Its flagship international title, Patients Beyond Borders, now in its Second Edition, is the leading consumer reference guide for medical tourism and is filled with authoritative, accessible advice. Specialized editions have been published for Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Turkey. The Patients Beyond Borders series is available through booksellers everywhere and is distributed to the retail trade by Publishers Group West (http://www. pgw. com).

For more information or media queries, please contact:

Judy Orchard
Tel: +1 919 545.0668
Email: jorchard(at)patientsbeyondborders(dot)com
Web: http://www. patientsbeyondborders. com

Qualified members of the media are invited to request a review copy; please contact jorchard(at)patientsbeyondborders(dot)com.

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Dr. Stuart Baker Named to PerfectServe Advisory Board

2011-08-04T23:55:00.000-07:00

Dr. Stuart Baker Named to PerfectServe Advisory Board

Stuart Baker, MD, president and chief operating officer of Navvis & Company, was recently named to the advisory board for PerfectServe, a healthcare communications company.

Knoxville, Tenn. (PRWEB) September 17, 2009

Stuart Baker, MD, president and chief operating officer of Navvis & Company, was recently named to the advisory board for PerfectServe (http://www. perfectserve. com)], a healthcare communications company. The board provides guidance on innovative ways to leverage PerfectServe's physician-contact network serving physician practices and hospitals nationwide.

Navvis & Company is a management consultancy specializing in competitive market strategy, leadership and performance in the health services industry. Baker provides strategic counsel on competitive market strategy, futuristic models of health care delivery, innovative design of the health system enterprise, hospital physician partnerships, physician group practice, leadership and governance.

Prior to joining Navvis, Baker spent 10 years at VHA Inc., one of the country's leading healthcare alliances, most recently as executive vice president and the first chief operating officer. Before joining VHA, Baker was the first chief medical officer for Sentara Healthcare and the first chief executive officer of the Sentara Medical Group. He was a clinical and business leader of Sentara's hospital, ambulatory, physician and managed care strategies. He practiced internal medicine and rheumatology for over 20 years, and was Professor of Clinical Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School.

Baker has served on 11 boards of directors in the health care industry. He was a member of the Institute of Medicine Committee on Enhancing Federal Healthcare Quality Programs, served on two steering committees at the National Quality Forum, and was a strategic advisor to The Health Technology Center.

He is a 1974 graduate of The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he completed his internship and residency and was assistant chief of service in the Department of Medicine. He completed fellowships at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.

The PerfectServe physician-contact network automatically routes calls and messages to the right doctor, at the right time, in the precise way each physician wishes to be reached. Communication occurs faster, with greater efficiency and safety, because PerfectServe assembles and maintains the communications workflow for every medical staff physician, for every moment of every day. The company currently serves over 12,500 physicians in 150 markets across the U. S. For more information, visit http://www. perfectserve. com (http://www. perfectserve. com).

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Top Five Ways to Waste Your Time and Money When Selling Your Business

2011-08-04T20:20:00.000-07:00

Top Five Ways to Waste Your Time and Money When Selling Your Business

Merger Advisors Network, Inc. Releases Its New Report Entitled "Five of the most common assumptions business owners make when they decide to sell their business, and why they are mistakes. Myth and reality check...".

Santa Monica, CA (PRWEB) November 29, 2010

Merger Advisors Network, a Santa Monica, California based mergers and acquisitions advisory firm today released its new report entitled "Five of the most common assumptions business owners make when they decide to sell their business, and why they are mistakes. Myth and reality check...".

A complete version of the twenty-four page report is available for free via the company's web site, http://www. sell-my-business. org. What follows represents a condensed summary of the report.

When an owner is selling his business, he is not selling his product or service to customers. Spending time doing a job you’ve never done to save one dollar in commissions you might pay and advisor, often comes at a greater expense. The expense is that you stop driving dollars to the bottom line, and depending on the multiple you receive, a dollar on the bottom line might be worth three to seven dollars during a sale.

Using a professional, your deal is likely to close faster, at a higher price, and with better terms. You are almost always better off running your business rather than selling your business on your own.

The following represent five of the most common myths and realities faced by business owners who decide to "pull the trigger" and put their business up for sale.

ASSUMPTION ONE

I Built this Company and I’m Best Able to Sell It for it Maximum Value.

Myth – You’ve spent your life marketing and selling yourself and your business. You are the top producer, and you know every detail of every aspect of your business. You know what you want, and you are best able to efficiently and effectively close the deal that is best for you.

The Truth – You are correct! You are your company’s biggest asset, and you are best able to sell yourself and your company. The only part you’ve missed is that you should continue to sell your company – to customers.

To dedicate yourself full time to selling your business, or even part time, is the worst decision owners can make, for several reasons. Here are two.

First, when an owner is selling his business, he is not selling to customers. Assuming a conservative multiple on the sale of your profits of 3 times EBITDA, let’s compare the value of your time spent. When you are selling your business, you are getting 1 dollar for every dollar you negotiate. When you drive a dollar of profit to the bottom line, you receive three dollars for every dollar you earn. In fact, when a company leader decides to become his own merger advisor, more often than not, sales and profits slip. In this case, the owner is losing money, paying 3 dollars in an attempt to negotiate one more in the sale of his business. When you are phenomenal at selling, this disparity is even more pronounced.

What is a merger advisor?

Second, when an owner is selling his own business, he is not likely able to bring thousands of buyers to the table in a coordinated way to create competition and multiple offers. Instead, most owners have one or two customers or competitors who they know and who have made gestures of interest in the past. When the owner approaches one or two buyers at a time, he puts himself in a horrible position with little leverage (and is doing so while he could be growing his bottom line). Unless you have a buyer ready to strike, who senses that his option to strike might disappear; you are not at maximum leverage in your deal. Just having a professional advisor involved gives the impression that you can and will create options for your company. Merger Advisors Network has been involved in several deals where a friendly buyer who had circled a deal for years finally closed when we generated the interest from several other buyers who were approaching the table.

When you get a professional involved, your deal is likely to close faster and at a higher price. You are always better off running your business rather than selling a business.

ASSUMPTION TWO

I’ve Decided to Get a Valuation to Determine My Company’s Real Worth.

Myth - Although the price you might receive for your business shouldn’t be the only consideration when deciding whether to sell, it’s often the first thing on most owners’ minds. If you don’t know its value, then you need a professional appraiser or a valuation to figure this out.

The Truth – Clearly price matters, but one very wise mentor once said “You pick the price: I’ll pick the terms.” More on this later...

Regardless of what anyone tells you, the fact is that your business is worth what a buyer is willing to pay. There is no set formula. Although a professional valuation or appraisal is useful for some purposes, it provides almost no benefit in the process of actually selling a company.

Here’s why. Each competent buyer will certainly do their own valuation based on the factors that matter to them. Your independently prepared professional business valuation will not convince a buyer: most buyers won’t even look at it. Even worse, let’s say you undervalue your company relative to what the buyer sees – now you’ve paid a lot of money to negotiate against yourself.

Merger Advisors Network suggests that any professional who is promising to help you sell your business from a formal valuation is likely making his living doing valuations, not closing sales. We never price a deal - Iwe uncover and explain to each buyer all of the types of value a seller offers. Buyers should price deals.

ASSUMPTION THREE

Investment Banks Require Retainers, so To Get the Best Service I Need to Pay a Sizable Retainer.

Myth – All top professionals require retainers. This is just a way for them to figure out who is serious about selling and who isn’t. In addition, there are real costs associated with selling my business “the right way” so it makes sense to pay more to get more.

The Truth – There are many different business models that merger advisors use to run their businesses. We believe the best model is the one that aligns your rewards and incentives as closely as possible to your advisors’ rewards and incentives. The best way to do this is to hire an advisor who works on a contigent fee basis, with as small an upfront retainer as possible, and little in the way of monthly costs and expenses. Why?

Similar to advisors who sell valuations, advisors who seek retainers and monthly payments focus on their earnings, which come from retainers and monthly payments. This focus forces the advisor into a business model where having more clients is more important than having the best clients, where signing the next client is more important than signing the next deal, and where your goal to sell your company for maximum value might get lost in the hustle.

Merger Advisors have worked in different types of retainer and fee arrangements, and we believe that the arrangement that made us most focused on the best end result for our clients was the success fee model. Here’s why.

What better way for an advisor to earn more than for you to earn more? What better way for the advisor to focus on closing your deal than to get paid only when the deal closes? What better way to ensure that the advisor only takes clients for whom he believes he can do a fantastic job then to only compensate him when he does a fantastic job? When the advisor works for success based commissions, he usually turns down more clients than he accepts; he is focused on fewer and better clients; and he is always determined to move each deal he has forward as fast as possible, at the highest possible value. This is the power of alignment.

ASSUMPTION FOUR

The Best Price is Always the Best Price.

Myth – When considering offers, I can just focus on the best priced offer I received and go from there. When it comes down to it, it’s all about how many dollars I put in my pocket.

The Truth – As mentioned above, a smart business owner should take terms over price every time. Here’s why.

Every dollar isn’t the same. For example, what if you are paid seven times your annual profits over seven years? Is that better than two times your profits today? The real answer is, it depends on several variables, but consider that in the first deal your company has been bought with your own money. If the deal is loaded with price adjustments and other warranties of performance, you might have a very poor deal at a very high price.

When you add terms to a deal, you not only affect the value of the dollar you might receive, you affect the risk that you’ll even receive it, you affect the quality of the dollar, its tax rate, who’s earned it, and how it might multiply or disappear. When you add to this other non-monetary terms like your future commitment to the business, your role if you stay, your participation in future business endeavors or acquisitions, your chance to possibly enjoy a second liquidity event at some later date, your ability to swap stock or create value in ways that don’t increase transaction value... well, there is just a lot to consider, and price starts to become one of many variables.

Is price important? Yes, but it is certainly not the only consideration.

ASSUMPTION FIVE

I’m Growing and Doing Well, so I’ll Wait To Sell and Enjoy the Value of the Growth Myself

The Myth – When things are going well, and numbers are improving, you’d be a fool to consider getting out. Never let a buyer enjoy the upside that you could enjoy yourself.

The Truth - Timing is everything, and selling a business can often take a year or more. Merger advisors have seen many owners wait until it's far too late to start the process of selling their business. Usually, sellers at that point have maximized their opportunities, or have lost interest, or some general market or life event has changed the game. You should always have a realistic vision of your exit plan, and the timing of that plan. Here’s why.

Buyers are attracted two and pay top dollar for healthy growing companies that provide great investment potential. Like you, they understand that a company that offers a bright future is worth more than one that is flat or declining.

In addition, buyers realize that no merger happens quickly. The last thing they want to acquire is a company where the key people are ready to move on. Buyers usually want owners to stay around until a transition is complete. Often, buyers want owner to stay permanently and to enjoy a brighter future together by combining your talent with extra capital and resources.

When you sell a company during the good times, you are best able to create the future you want and get the price you deserve. You are more likely to attract the right buyer, you are more likely to attract multiple buyers, and you are more likely to enjoy participation through performance incentives or through ownership of stock in the combined entity.

You most always get a better deal when times are good, and you are involved and engaged in your company’s success.

CONCLUSION

Merger Advisors Network hopes these tips will help you save valuable time and money.

The Merger Advisors Network is a service company whose goal is to place your business with the right advisor for this very important step in your life. Using our services never increases your cost: e negotiate a percentage from the fees an advisor would charge you even if we weren’t involved. You get our help and knowledge for free.

In the process of selling your business? Business owners interested in learning more about how to optimize their value when looking to sell their business should contact Todd Walker begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting at Merger Advisors Network for a free, no obligation consultation at 1-800-891-5386 or via http://www. sell-my-business. org].

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MyFax Receives INTERNET TELEPHONY(R) Magazine's 10th Annual Product of the Year Award: MyFax Recognized for Outstanding Innovation

2011-08-04T18:10:00.000-07:00

MyFax Receives INTERNET TELEPHONY(R) Magazine's 10th Annual Product of the Year Award: MyFax Recognized for Outstanding Innovation

Protus IP Solutions announced today that Technology Marketing Corporation's (TMC(R)) INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine (www. itmag. com) has named MyFax Internet fax service as a recipient of its 2007 Product of the Year Award. INTERNET TELEPHONY has been the VoIP Authority Since 1998(TM).

OTTAWA (PRWEB) January 9, 2008

MyFax sends and receives faxes using an email account, removing the need for a dedicated phone line and fax machine. The service, which fully integrates with Microsoft Office, IBM Lotus Notes and ACT!, enables users to manage their fax communication and corresponding document management work flow more efficiently and at a lower cost than traditional fax servers or fax machines, regardless of physical location.

The latest series of advancements offered by the award-winning Internet faxing solution are based on feedback from MyFax customers representing businesses of every size. Simplified functionality for the user - whether it's previewing, reviewing, resending or forwarding a fax - is among the favorite 2007 enhancements. Additional account personalization and security measures have been refined to address general business concerns

"This is a great honor, receiving the product of the year award three years in a row," said Joseph Nour, CEO of Protus IP Solutions, the provider of MyFax. While other companies claim they have their customers' best interests in mind, we strive for outstanding innovation every day. We continue to listen and incorporate changes that really impact the MyFax user experience in a way that greatly improves how businesses can work smarter and more effectively."

MyFax has proven they are committed to quality and excellence while addressing real needs in the marketplace. INTERNET TELEPHONY is pleased to grant a 2007 Product of the Year Award to MyFax," said Rich Tehrani, TMC President and Editor-in-Chief of INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine. We're proud to honor their hard work and accomplishments and look forward to more innovative solutions from MyFax in the future."

A full list of Product of the Year winners will be published in the February, 2008 issue of INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine. (www. itmag. com)

For more information about TMC, please visit www. tmcnet. com.

About MyFax

MyFax is the fastest growing Internet fax service used by individuals, small, medium and large businesses to send and receive faxes using existing email accounts or the web. MyFax offers services in North America and Europe, including the United Kingdom to industries recognized among the fastest growing adopters of internet fax including finance, insurance, real estate, healthcare, transportation and government. More than 10,000 new customers subscribe to MyFax each month. Additional information is available at www. myfax. com and www. myfax. uk. com.

About INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine

INTERNET TELEPHONY has been the VoIP Authority since 1998(TM). Since the first issue in February of 1998, INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine has been providing unbiased views of the complicated converged communications space. INTERNET TELEPHONY offers rich content from solutions-focused editorial content to reviews on products and services from TMC Labs. INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine has a circulation of 225,000 including pass-along readers. For more information, please visit www. itmag. com.

About TMC

Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) publishes Customer Interaction Solutions, INTERNET TELEPHONY, Unified Communications, and IMS Magazine. TMCnet, TMC's Web site, is the leading source of news and articles for the communications and technology industries. Ranked in the top 6,000 most visited Web sites in the world by alexa. com(1), TMCnet serves as many as three million unique visitors each month. TMC is also the first publisher to test new products in its own on-site laboratories, TMC Labs. In addition, TMC produces INTERNET TELEPHONY Conference & EXPO, and Call Center 2.0 Conference. For more information about TMC, visit www. tmcnet. com. ((1)alexa. com is an amazon. com company that ranks Web sites by their traffic levels. Neither alexa. com nor amazon. com is affiliated with TMCnet.) For more information about TMC, visit www. tmcnet. com.

8,000 Pharmaceutical Scientists to Explore Breakthrough Research, Technology

2011-08-03T17:16:00.000-07:00

8,000 Pharmaceutical Scientists to Explore Breakthrough Research, Technology

More than 8,000 pharmaceutical scientists from around the world will gather in Denver, Oct. 21-25 at the 2001 American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Annual Meeting and Exposition to learn, network and explore new scientific research and technologies. AAPS Annual Meeting Topics Include Clinical Trials in Children, Oversight of Gene Therapy, Biogeneric Drug Products

(PRWEB) June 23, 2001

ARLINGTON, Va. Â More than 8,000 pharmaceutical scientists from around the world will gather in Denver, Oct. 21-25 at the 2001 American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Annual Meeting and Exposition to learn, network and explore new scientific research and technologies.

"Scientists at this meeting will present more than 2,000 contributed papers featuring important scientific findings,"said AAPS President Ronald T. Borchardt, Ph. D. "The meeting will focus on such topics as gene therapy, pharmacogenomics and its impact on drug discovery and marketing, clinical trials in children, role of drug transporters in the brain, and emerging pharmaceutics strategies for more efficient drug candidate identification."

Topics to be presented include:

Genomics: Impact on Drug Discovery and Marketing in the New Millennium

Pediatric Rule: Mandating Clinical Trials in Children: Is it Time to End the Guesswork in Dose Selection for Children?

Analysis and Pharmaceutical Quality of Biotechnology Derived Products: From Development to Production

Current Oversight of Gene TherapyÂIs It Adequate?

The Successes and Challenges of Bioinformatics and Pharmacogenomics in Drug Discovery and Development

Emerging Pharmaceutics Strategies for More Efficient Drug Candidate Identification

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Issues in the Elderly

Penetration of Drugs and Macromolecules in Solid Tumors

Role of Drug Transporters in the Brain

Novel Tools to Study the Mechanisms, Expression and Regulation of Drug Transporters

The meeting's opening session features keynote speaker Donald P. Francis, M. D., D. Sc., President and Co-Founder of VaxGen, Inc. Dr. Francis is one of the world's most widely recognized scientists in the field of AIDS research. His efforts to call attention to the AIDS threat and warn of the inadequacy of the public health response were chronicled in the book and movie And The Band Played On, journalist Randy Shilts' account of the early years of the AIDS epidemic.

"The meeting's plenary session provides insight into state of the art technologies, the information created by these technologies, and the context in which drug development progresses in the ever more sophisticated regulatory environment," said AAPS Annual Meeting Program Chair Karen Habucky, Ph. D.

More than 500 companies will exhibit at this year's Exposition, expected to be the largest in AAPS' history. Exhibiting companies are involved in areas such as contract research and analytical services, contract manufacturing, drug delivery systems, drug development, and laboratory instruments and equipment. In 1999, Tradeshow Week called the AAPS Exposition one of the top five fastest-growing medical tradeshows.

For detailed information about the meeting and overviews of the presentations, visit www. aapspharmaceutica. com/annualmeeting (http://www. aapspharmaceutica. com/annualmeeting). For press registration information, contact Debbie Werfel at 703-248-4743 or WerfelD@aaps. org.

Editor's Note: In early September, abstracts of the papers to be presented at the meeting will be published in AAPS PharmSci at www. aapspharmaceutica. com.

AAPS is a professional, scientific society of more than 11,000 members employed in academia, industry, government and other research institutes worldwide. Founded in 1986, AAPS aims to advance science through the open exchange of scientific knowledge, serve as an information resource, and contribute to human health through pharmaceutical research and development. For more information about AAPS, visit AAPS Pharmaceutica at www. aapspharmaceutica. com.

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Turner Construction Company Announces Shawn Rosenberger as New General Manager for San Diego Office

2011-08-03T06:01:00.000-07:00

Turner Construction Company Announces Shawn Rosenberger as New General Manager for San Diego Office

Turner Construction Company Brings Seasoned Leader to San Diego

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) June 14, 2010

Turner Construction Company is pleased to announce that Shawn Rosenberger is the new Vice President and General Manager at Turner’s San Diego office. Mr. Rosenberger has over 20 years experience with Turner Construction Company in several offices throughout the United States. An accomplished leader, Mr. Rosenberger has been a key component in making Turner Construction Company one of the top construction companies in the nation.

In his new role in San Diego, Mr. Rosenberger is responsible for the overall leadership and financial achievements of the San Diego business unit. His role will include cultivating strong working relationships with clients and making certain that all project expectations are met. His direct oversight, project enthusiasm, and technical knowledge ensure the continued success of Turner’s San Diego office.

Prior to his San Diego appointment, Mr. Rosenberger served as Vice President and Regional Manager for Arizona, Southern Nevada, and New Mexico. Preceding this, he was the Business Development Manager for Turner’s Connecticut office where he was responsible for securing new work and all business/contract negotiations with clients. Past projects under Mr. Rosenberger’s leadership include: the GM Desert Proving Ground in Yuma, AZ; the Barry M. Goldwater Range-West Border Fence in San Luis, AZ; Ballpark Village in Goodyear, AZ; Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, CT; Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY; The Civic Center Hotel and Parking Garage in Poughkeepsie, NY; the G. E. World Headquarters in Fairfield, CT; as well as several schools, renovations, and tenant improvement projects.

Mr. Rosenberger says, “I’m excited to be working with such a stellar team in San Diego. It certainly makes my job easier to guide a team that has an unwavering commitment to quality and excellence. I’m looking forward to many more years with Turner in San Diego.”

Turner Construction Company is the leading general builder in the U. S., ranking first or second in all major segments of the building construction field. Engineering News Record currently ranks the company as the nation’s largest builder of green, education, healthcare, sports and correctional facilities. Turner Construction Company also ranked second in the hotel, airports, electronic assembly, telecommunications, data centers and commercial office categories. Turner's San Diego office operates as a local company with the strength and resources of the nation's leading general contractor and construction manager behind it. Turner Construction Company opened its full-service San Diego office in 1983 with highly qualified and experienced local staff. Project types include new construction, renovations, and tenant improvements. For more information, visit www. turnerconstruction. com/sandiego (http://www. turnerconstruction. com/sandiego).

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The New "Check In" iPhone App: Provides Daily Emotional Support

2011-08-03T03:52:00.000-07:00

The New "Check In" iPhone App: Provides Daily Emotional Support

Most people deal with stress by eating, drinking, smoking or zoning out, but Emotional Brain Training provides another option: tools that process stress with symphonic precision. Based on cutting-edge neuroscience and 30 years of research at one of the nation's top medical schools, the new "Check In" iPhone app gives users immediate access to emotional support and a new strategy for preventing stress symptoms such as obesity, high blood pressure, anxiety and depression: treat the stress itself.

San Rafael (PRWEB) November 13, 2009

A new iPhone app (http://itunes. apple. com/app/check-in-the-emotional-brain-training/id336304584?mt=8) released today by the Institute for Health Solutions (http://www. ebt. org) provides daily emotional support from a science-based approach to stress. Instead of offloading stress by eating, drinking, spending or overworking, people can switch their brain state from stress to well-being using simple mental practices and a few touches of this new iPhone app.

According to Joe Mellin, the director of development at the Institute and the app's developer: "People wanted ready access to the tools and the mobile device provided an easy answer. People were suffering through a tense staff meeting, with one co-worker popping antacids and another with clenched teeth and wanted to use the tools. Now people can get daily emotional support with a few touches of the screen. It is a convenient way to be more relaxed and productive at work or at home."

This new iPhone app that provides this daily emotional support is based on Emotional Brain Training (EBT), a neuroscience-based method that was developed at the University of California, San Francisco and has proved effective for stress and mood by Laurel Mellin, associate clinical professor of family and community medicine and pediatrics and director of the EBT Center of Excellence in the Center for Health and Community. She says, "Emotional Brain Training is based on emerging research that shows that mood management is not one size fits all. The brain moves through five different states depending upon the level of stress. Using the same mental process for each of the states compromises results. That's why most people complain that they can't meditate when they are stressed."

The new iPhone app, Check In, gives the user the tools to identify their brain state, and then select the tool that is most effective in decreasing stress when in that state. It has two new main features. One is the Brain State Finder, that people can use to identify their emotional state on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being the optimal state of flow, clarity, and productivity and 5 being overwhelmed, confused and stressed out. The second feature is "Get to 1." For that brain state, it coaches the user through the mental process to return to that state of optimal functioning and flow. Video and audio support included in the app make learning the method easy.

The method is also available through health professionals who are Certified EBT providers locally or through coaching and groups by telephone. The method was first developed to treat obesity in children as the Shapedown Program (http://www. shapedown. com), and later adapted to weight loss for adults, then to treat the range of stress symptoms.

While the nation is focusing problems such as obesity, depression, anxiety, and addictions, research is suggesting that these are primarily just symptoms of stress. Emotional Brain Training offers a way to process stress more effectively, decreasing the frequency and duration of stress episodes and with it the cascade of stress hormones that impact health in deleterious ways.

According to the app's developer Joe Mellin, "The launch of Check In is step forward in meeting the mission of Emotional Brain Training: supporting a new paradigm in health care: switch from treating the symptoms of stress, such as obesity, anxiety, depression, high blood pressure to treating the stress itself."

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Bayshore Health & Homemaker Services Offers Bay Area Seniors an Economical Living Option

2011-08-02T20:00:00.000-07:00

Bayshore Health & Homemaker Services Offers Bay Area Seniors an Economical Living Option

A local home care agency offers a way for seniors to hold onto their retirement savings a bit longer.

Largo, FL (PRWEB) June 21, 2010

With the uncertainty of the economy many seniors are looking at new options to save a buck. Bayshore Health & Homemaker Services Inc., offers private - duty home care services that allow seniors to hold tighter to their retirement savings and remain in their own homes with part-time care until they are ready to make the financial and emotional investment of moving into an assisted living community.

“Most of our clients hire us to assist them a few hours a day with daily activities like preparing meals, providing transportation, companionship, bathing and dressing,” said Marci Sadorf, R. N. for Bayshore Health & Homemaker Services Inc. “Most of our senior community is very independent and is not in need of full time assistance; just a few hours of help here and there can keep them safe and feeling independent in their own home.”

Private - duty home care is a growing trend within the senior population and the services offered differ from what is often thought as traditional home healthcare. Traditionally home healthcare is a service provided to homebound individuals who have a need such as skilled nursing care or physical therapy. This service is covered by Medicare and many other insurances. Private-duty home care, however, is a service that offers daily or weekly help to individuals who may need just a little bit of help with daily living needs such as assistance with hygiene, personal care or even assistance keeping up the home.

Private-duty home care is not covered by traditional insurance or Medicare. However, seniors are able to use their Long Term Care insurance or pay out-of –pocket for this service until they feel the amount of care they are requiring for them to stay in their home equals the cost of an assisted living community. Seniors throughout the Bay Area are finding this trend toward aging at home a welcome alternative.

Bayshore Health and Homemaker Services is a fully licensed, bonded and insured home health agency serving the needs of seniors thorough the Tampa Bay Area. Bayshore has been in business as a family owned company since 1986. For more information, go to www. bayshorehomecare. com.

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Attorney Jalesia F. McQueen of Gallop, Johnson & Neuman Recruited for U. S. Senate Leadership Summit for Young Professionals

2011-08-02T18:12:00.000-07:00

Attorney Jalesia F. McQueen of Gallop, Johnson & Neuman Recruited for U. S. Senate Leadership Summit for Young Professionals

Earlier this year, Ms. McQueen was appointed to serve as a member of the Missouri Hispanic Business, Trade and Culture Commission created by Missouri Governor Matt Blunt.

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) October 2, 2006

Jalesia F. “Jasha” McQueen, a Peruvian-American attorney who specializes in immigration law at the law firm of Gallop, Johnson & Neuman, participated in the U. S. Senate Leadership Summit for Young Professionals in Washington D. C., an invitation-only conference for addressing economic growth, healthcare, immigration and other topical U. S. policy issues.

The two-day conference provided a forum for meeting with senior members of the U. S. Congress and public policy experts including Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Senate Majority Leader William Frist (R-Tennessee), Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R-Texas), and John C. Goodman, CEO of the National Center for Policy Analysis, among others.

Ms. McQueen, age 34, is an associate in Gallop, Johnson & Neuman’s Governmental Law Department who deals with clients in areas of immigration and governmental affairs. She also is experienced in areas of commercial litigation, product liability, biotechnology, environmental law and international law. U. S. Senator James Talent (R-Missouri) nominated Ms. McQueen to attend the Senate Leadership Summit for Young Professionals, which occurred September 19-20 and was co-sponsored by The Public Forum Institute (www. publicforuminstitute. org).

Fluent in Spanish, Ms. McQueen is licensed to practice law in Missouri and Illinois and she is admitted to practice before the U. S. District Court for Eastern Missouri. Before graduating cum laude with a Juris Doctor degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law, she served as a Captain in the U. S. Army. Ms. McQueen also earned a M. S. degree in Human Resource Management from Troy State University and a B. A. in Communications magna cum laude from the University of Tampa.

Earlier this year, Ms. McQueen was appointed to serve as a member of the Missouri Hispanic Business, Trade and Culture Commission created by Missouri Governor Matt Blunt. The Commission advises the Missouri Department of Economic Development Office of International Trade and Investment on issues important to Missouri’s Hispanic community.

Also, she serves as secretary of the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority of St. Louis County (LCRA), a division of the St. Louis County Economic Council, as appointed by County Executive Charlie Dooley. LCRA was established to eliminate and prevent blight in St. Louis County.

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson, who chaired the summit, said, “Bringing together young leaders and our federal officials for an open discussion and exchange of ideas is vital to our nation’s continuing efforts to address issues affecting our families, communities and nation.”

Ms. McQueen is a graduate of “Leadership Clayton,” a nine-month program administered by the Clayton Chamber of Commerce to inform and nurture young leaders. She is a member of The Missouri Bar, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, the American Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Gallop, Johnson & Neuman, founded in 1976, serves public and privately held corporations, small companies, start-up enterprises, entrepreneurs and non-profit entities, as well as individuals and families. It is one of the ten largest law firms in St. Louis. Offices are located at 101 South Hanley Road, Suite 1700, Clayton, Missouri, 63105.

For information about Gallop, Johnson & Neuman, please contact Daniel P. Mauzy at 314.615.6000 or visit the website www. GJN. com.

Media contact: Jeff Dunlap at 314.993.6925.

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Big Bird Gives Beauty a New Look

2011-07-31T20:11:00.000-07:00

Big Bird Gives Beauty a New Look

E-Longview Farms, Inc. of Bloomsburg, PA has released the first Emu oil based beauty makeup foundation for women. Helps give nutrition to the skin all day long as it gives a beautiful glow to the skin without a greasy appearance.

(PRWEB) October 25, 2004

Emu oil is a food by-product of the Emu bird used as nutrition for the skin. Cosmetic and skin care companies around the world value Emu oil and the best all-natural emollient available. Emu is native to Australia but now being raised worldwide as a viable, sustainable livestock.

The newest addtion to the e-Longview Farms, Inc. line of skin care, beauty and health products is cosmetic liquid makeup for women. "We had so many customers requesting such a product that we had no choice but to give them what they wanted. Demand is a wonderful thing, don't you think?", says Joanne Long, vice president of e-Longview Farms, Inc. "We know what a wonderful emollient Emu oil is for the skin; it moisturizes and beautifies. Because of these properties of Emu oil, we came up with a product name of "Rejuvene' - Beauty in a Bottle (tm)", says Long.

Emu oil has been offered by e-Longview Farms, Inc. for over twelve years, starting out first with offering consumers pure refined emu oil. In 1996, e-Longview Farms, Inc. was the first company to invent and market fully encapsulated soft gel capsules containing Emu oil. "Emu oil is full of Essential Fatty Acids", says Long. "Again, the market demanded we provide our customers with a way to ingest these unique EFAs for inclusion in their diet." It's been onward and upward since then, with e-Longview Farms, Inc. now offering and distributing over thirty five different quality Emu oil products throughout the world.

"We have recently added to our list of export worldwide clientele a company in Korea", continues Long. For years Longview has served companies in such countries as Singapore, Australia, Malta, United Kingdom, and many more. "Our market continues to expand with each passing year", says Long. Longview also supplies the cleanest, safest molecularly distilled Emu oil in bulk to other manufacturers and OEMs.

Longview plans to release more new products into the market within the next few months. One such products is specifically for the Asian market, having weekly requests for a unique product for Asian women, Longview once again will be meeting the challange of bringing Emu oil products to its foreign consumers.

For more information about the newest Emu oil based products from e-Longview Farms, Inc. or to obtain product information, visit their web site at www. LongviewFarms. com or e-mail them at EmuOil@aol. com

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Foundation Launches Website

2011-07-31T13:43:00.000-07:00

Foundation Launches Website

Information about Movementh Therapy Foundation a new 501 C3 Non profit Foundation which was recently launched

Sun City, CA (PRWEB) February 3, 2010

The Movement Therapy™ Foundation is an nonprofit 501 C3 foundation that was founded on August 1, 2009 with a generous grant from the Tichi Wilkerson Kassel Parkinson's Foundation. The web address is www. movementtherapyfoundation. org

The Mission of the Foundation is:

To educate communities about Movement Therapy™ through education, training, demonstrations, workshops and programming in mass-media markets.

The Vision of the Foundation is:

To educate able-bodied and mobility challenged individuals about the essential and transformative elements of Movement Therapy™.

To educate the medical and scientific communities so that Movement Therapy™ is one of the primary agents for health.

To ensure that Movement Therapy™ is a primary component of enhanced positive patient outcomes.

"We are honored to have Arthur M Kassel as our Board of Director Chairman Emeritus" says Bryan S. J. Mallindine, Chair of the Advisory Board.

Serving as Chairman of the Advisory Committee, Bryan S. J. Mallindine, an accomplished management professional and business leader, strongly advocates and promotes the Law of Movement Therapy™ for the health and well-being of mobility-challenged individuals. "ll the advisory board members bring great knowledge and expertise to the committee" says Mr. Mallindine.. Mr. Mallindine is also the President of Flexiciser, Inc A Carlsbad Ca manufacturing company for durable medical equipment.

Others serving on the Advisory committee are:

June Davidson, who is a non-profit advocate from Pasadena, CA., and is a member of the Board of Regents of the National Heritage Foundation in Washington D. C. as well as being actively involved with many non profit organizations,

John DePrima, Advocate, New York & New Jersey. John is active with many foundations and non-profit agencies in the New York, New Jersey areas, including most of the Police Leagues.

Ruthee Goldkorn, Disability Advocate from Moreno Valley, CA.. Ruthee works with passion as a Consultant and Advocate for persons with disabilities. She also serves as Executive Director of the Ms Wheelchair Ca organization.

Dr. Cherylyn Lee, Health Advocate from Inglewood, CA., and an accomplished Holistic Health Practitioner for more than 23 years in the community. She serves as a strong Health Advocate for the Movement Therapy Foundation.

Madonna Long, Congressional Advocate & Chief Advocate for Flexiciser™Inc. Known as the "girl on the hill:, Madonna Long is a consumer advocate who works hard to promote health mobility. She is at present the spokesperson for Pride Mobility and the editor of Chloe Magazine.

Susan Rotchy, Activist for People with Disabilities from Northern Ca.. Susan Rotchy, Ms Wheelchair Ca 2007, was paralyzed from an accident 11 years ago. Since her accident, Susan has become an activist on behalf of people with disabilities.

Serving as Interim Executive Director is Robbie Motter from Sun CIty, CA. . Robbie brings along a wealth of experience and training in the non profit arena for over 18 years. Her business experiences include a long Corporate background for top companies in New York and Washington DC.

More detail on all the board members can be found by going to this link http://www. movementtherapyfoundation. org/browse-15613/Board-Pics-And-Bios. html (http://www. movementtherapyfoundation. org/browse-15613/Board-Pics-And-Bios. html)

The Movement Therapy Foundation is currently working with Hollywood Events for their 1st Annual Movement Therapy Gala and Awards that will be held April 8th at the Marriott Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. The co-hosts for the event will be Lou Ferrigno and Arthur M Kassel, other celebrities that have already have confirmed to be celebrity presenters are: Robert Dabi from the Closer, Rober Kiel-Jaws from James Bond, Jon Voight, and Miss Oregon & Apprentice finalist Jennifer Murphy. Additional celebrities will soon be confirmed.

Movement Therapy Foundation will also have a booth at this years Abilities Expo to be held April 9, 10, 11 at the LA Convention Center.

We welcome sponsorships, silent auction items and items for goody bags for this gala event, contact Robbie Motter Interim Executive Director for more information at 888-244-4420.

The Movement Therapy™ Foundation soon will have their first edition of the on-line newsletter on their website, and are looking forward later in the year of publishing the Movement Therapy Magazine.

A video on What is Movement Therapy? Can be seen on U Tube http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=HKnUKIVCDRc (http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=HKnUKIVCDRc)

"The Movement Therapy Foundation team is very excited about reaching out globally to spread the word about how important Movement Therapy is for Health.. We also welcome articles from others on Movement Therapy as its our goal to share valuable information on health" says Bryan S. J. Mallindine..

For more information on the Movement Therapy Foundation, call 888-244-4420, www. movementtherapyfoundation. org.

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NewVoiceMedia Releases Whitepaper: Preparing your Contact Centre for Flu Pandemic

2011-07-31T12:20:00.000-07:00

NewVoiceMedia Releases Whitepaper: Preparing your Contact Centre for Flu Pandemic

Hosted Contact Centre provider NewVoiceMedia has released a detailed whitepaper that gives insights into the nature, consequences and options for business continuity when flu pandemic strikes.

Basingstoke, England (PRWEB) April 29, 2009

Hosted Contact Centre provider NewVoiceMedia has released a detailed whitepaper that gives insights into the nature, consequences and options for business continuity when flu pandemic strikes.

For many companies the call centre stands at the front-line with their customers. However having hundreds of agents working together in close proximity is an ideal environment for spreading infections. In worst case scenarios between 50% and 80% of staff may be away for several weeks.

NewVoiceMedia CEO, Jonathan Grant commented, "It's my hope that the recent outbreak of swine flu will not as serious as the projections. Nevertheless call centres should review their processes and systems to determine how the operation could continue if their work force could not, or would not, get to their place of work. A significant percentage of staff will be lost for weeks on end due to agent sickness, but other staff will need to stay home for far longer to look after their children because the local schools and child minding groups have been closed."

Most call centres will have their own contingency plans in place for pandemic flu - which is very different in nature to other disasters such as a fire, flood or power outage. But for people who would like to know a little more about the issues this whitepaper will describe the unique nature of a pandemic flu, how it will disrupt operations, and what can be done to minimise its impact on operations.

Research by NewVoiceMedia and others shows that people may be ill for up to 6 weeks; the infection will strike over a rolling period of 12 weeks; up to 50% of agents will not be able to come into work due to illness; 30% of agents who are perfectly healthy will be unwilling to come into work - they will be caring for sick relatives and friends, or just frightened of catching the disease. Such a loss will decimate the capability of call centres' to answer calls, and have a consequent knock-on effect for a company's bottom line.

According to NewVoiceMedia Chief Architect Richard Pickering, "NewVoiceMedia has been involved in contingency planning and the pandemic flu debate for some time. This whitepaper models when and how many agents may be affected by an outbreak using published information from the UK government's Influenza Pandemic Contingency Plan, including Annex J. The whitepaper also goes on to describe how the amount and nature of incoming traffic may decrease or increase depending on the type of organisation…and companies must plan for this too."

NewVoiceMedia can supplement existing call centres with temporary technology that will allow agents and supervisors to work from home, to provide a triage service that identifies callers with priority needs, and automates or delays the processing of less urgent caller requests. NewVoiceMedia hopes that the advice the whitepaper contains is never required, however it may help with your planning processes. You can download the whitepaper for free by visiting www. newvoicemedia. com/pandemic. aspx (http://www. newvoicemedia. com/pandemic. aspx).

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ÂHealth ForumÂ to feature Polyerga Plus

2011-07-31T05:38:00.000-07:00

ÂHealth ForumÂ to feature Polyerga Plus

Polyerga Plus provides unique and natural immune cell support for those with challenged immune systems.

Deerfield Beach, FL (PRWEB) June 3, 2004

Platinum Television Group is pleased to announce the selection of Polyerga Plus for its innovative, educational television series, Health Forum.

Polyerga Plus supports the immune system and should not be confused with more common immune system boosters. To the contrary, the peptides in Polyerga Plus are a natural element of the immune system that provide additional support to the cells, helping them to perform at the appropriate controlled level of activity when called upon. Peptides support the immune system so they more effectively respond to real invaders rather than creating artificial stimulation. This is a very important distinction that makes Polyerga Plus unique and highly recommended for those with challenged immune systems.

Age, physical and emotional stress, and other conditions weaken oneÂs immune system, but PolyergaÃ Plus provides a lifetime support program for it. Peptides are chemical messengers that are universal regulators and stabilizers; they control cell growth, stabilize critical cell functions and provide essential means for cells to communicate with each other. They are a vital link between cells, molecules and organs of the immune system. PolyergaÃ Plus has also been used in the supportive therapy of tumors.

Manufactured by HorFerVit Pharma GmbH, based in Oldenburg, Germany, and distributed in the USA by European Lifestyle Products, LLC, Polyerga Plus was developed from a German immune support peptide technology used successfully and safely around the world for more than 40 years. The key ingredients are peptide extracts from porcine spleen. During ongoing research in the 1990s by the manufacturer, this peptide technology was developed into a dietary supplement that provides nutritional support for the immune system. The peptide technology of PolyergaÃ Plus is now highly recommended in two new books by leading alternative medicine practitioners and authors. The program will feature an interview with Dr. Morton Walker, DPM.

Health Forum will feature Polyerga Plus in a segment on ÂModels of Excellence.Â For more information, see http://www. polyergaplus. com/ (http://www. polyergaplus. com/).

An Alternative Approach to Immune System Support!

Worldwide Business Leaders Rate President BushÂs Leadership in 2003

2011-07-30T22:35:00.000-07:00

Worldwide Business Leaders Rate President BushÂs Leadership in 2003

Michigan Business School/eePulse, Inc. Study Shows Faith in U. S. Leadership

ANN ARBOR, Mich (PRWEB) January 9, 2004

In the 2003 year-end review of the December Leadership Pulse conducted by the Michigan Business School and eePulse, Inc., a real-time learning and research project to help todayÂs leaders manage growth and change, top-level businesspeople were asked to rate the performance of the United StatesÂ most senior leader, President George W. Bush. The results indicate that 13% of the respondents rate President BushÂs performance in 2003 as ÂexcellentÂ while 11% rate it as ÂunacceptableÂ.

The overall data indicate the following:

Â 55% of respondents rated President BushÂs performance as a leader in 2003 as either good, very good, or excellent,

Â 15% rated his performance as fair, and

Â 30% rated his performance as either poor, very poor, or unacceptable.

ÂEven with the economic downturn, war and worldwide events of the past year, these results indicate that the majority of high-level business leaders have faith in President BushÂs leadership and look forward to better times in 2004,Â states Theresa Welbourne, Ph. D., adjunct professor at the University of Michigan, founder of the Leadership Pulse study and eePulse, Inc. CEO. ÂIt seems that the leaders who rated President BushÂs leadership more negatively were concerned with the outcomes of his leadership from a global perspective while those providing positive ratings talked about his overall leadership style and personal charisma.Â

Over 900 senior leaders from Fortune 1000 to smaller, entrepreneurial firms participated in the December Leadership Pulse survey and consisted of 52% in C-core jobs (e. g. CEO, CFO, CIO, etc.), 19% Vice Presidents, 20% at the Director or Senior Manager level, and the remainder in management or professional non-managerial jobs. Of the respondents, 14% reported being in organizations with over $250m in sales, and 53% reported leading organizations with less than $5m in annual sales.

Representative comments from respondents providing the two extreme positive and negative scores include the following:

Excellent Rating:

ÂPresident Bush has done an excellent job, under extremely trying conditions, to provide protection to our nation while doing things necessary to turn the economy aroundÂ

ÂThe most honorable man is doing all he can to protect all of us and our children and grandchildrenÂ

ÂPresident Bush has done more to restore dignity and honor to the top position in our national than any other personÂ

Unacceptable Rating:

ÂOur country is now seen as very one sided, arrogant and having a whatÂs good for us is good for everyone else attitudeÂ

ÂBush has destroyed years worth of global goodwillÂ

ÂIn my opinion he is a liar and a fool, has put the world at greater risk of violence, transferred wealth from the poor to affluent, and put the country in debt, damaged education, health services, and the environmentÂ

Persons requesting more detailed analyses of these data or individual managers who wish to be included in the Leadership Pulse study can contact Dr. Welbourne at 734.996.2321. A website is available for those organizations that would like to have up to 50 senior leaders participate in the study. If a company participates with multiple executives, it will receive monthly benchmark data at no charge. If interested in individual participation or expanded participation for benchmark reports, please visit either www. eepulse. com (see Leadership Pulse) for more information or sign up at the following web site: www. umbs. leadership. eepulse. com.

About Samuel Zell & Robert H. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies

The Samuel Zell & Robert H. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies was formed in October 1999. The Institute actively engages the nationÂs most successful entrepreneurs and offers an outstanding faculty composed of both academic researchers and practitioners in entrepreneurship. The InstituteÂs mission is to focus the capabilities and resources of the University of Michigan Business School to provide education, experience and opportunities in entrepreneurship; serve as a catalyst for new venture development; and contribute important research in the field of entrepreneurship. Members of the InstituteÂs Advisory Board include Samuel Zell, Chairman of Equity Group Investments; Michael Hallman, former COO of Microsoft Corporation; and Eugene Applebaum, Founder of Arbor Drugs.

About eePulse, Inc.

EePulse, Inc. transforms surveys into leadership tools. Using eePulseÂs proprietary web-based enterprise-wide software suite called Measurecom(TM) (measurement and communication), organizations and leaders immediately improve their performance. Productivity enhancement comes from action taken in response to real-time stakeholder information. Using Pulse Survey and Pulse Reporting engines, data are provided as frequently as weekly so that immediate action can be taken to confront Âbreaking news.Â Managers solve problems and pursue opportunities today, improving quality, enhancing customer service, realigning strategy, and improving organizational agility, learning, and performance at all levels. The complete Measurecom product suite includes Pulse surveys, Pulse Reports, Communicate-back tools, Issue tracking, Action planning, Learning modules, Proprietary metrics such as Energy Pulse, Valour Pulse, and Culture Pulse, and ROI reporting.

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