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Contac’s eConcierge to Enhance Crystal Ball Experience

2011-11-14T19:24:00.000-08:00

Contac’s eConcierge to Enhance Crystal Ball Experience

Contac Services Inc., Canada’s largest direct marketing, print and fulfillment company, is proud to be one of the Production Sponsors for the 23rd annual Crystal Ball, benefiting BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. eConcierge™ is a revolutionary platform that offers guests of Vancouver’s premier fundraising gala a convenient, customized forum to interact with the charity event.

Vancouver, Canada (Vocus) November 6, 2009

Contac Services Inc., Canada’s largest direct marketing (http://www. contacservices. com/), print and fulfillment company, is proud to be one of the Production Sponsors for the 23rd annual Crystal Ball, benefiting BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. eConcierge™ is a revolutionary platform that offers guests of Vancouver’s premier fundraising gala a convenient, customized forum to interact with the charity event.

For each Crystal Ball guest, eConcierge generates a personalized website (PURL™) containing information tailored to the guest’s needs.

Through the PURLs, guests are able to review event details, such as venue information and the evening’s program, in real time. These dynamic pages are updated as new information becomes available, ensuring that guests have all of the details necessary for a wonderful evening.

“With eConcierge, events such as Crystal Ball are able to reach out to their guests in a way that is both unique and personalized,” says Riaz Pisani, Contac President and CEO. “PURLs provide a convenient platform for Crystal Ball to share all manner of event and fundraising information with their guests in a dynamic online environment.”

“Contac’s generous contribution to the 23rd annual Crystal Ball is adding wonderful value to our guests’ experience. We are very fortunate to have their support and are excited about this partnership,” said Diane Norton, Chair of the 23rd annual Crystal Ball.

Guests can forward their PURL to family and friends, upload photos, create personalized photo albums, and share event details on social networks such as Facebook. PURLs also assist guests in planning their evening, offering limousine rentals and exclusive hotel rates. For those who wish to further explore Vancouver, PURL users can link directly to Contac Entertainment to purchase local event tickets and tours.

“This is simply one application of the eConcierge platform and it showcases its incredible diversity,” adds Pisani. “Our goal here is to add to the overall Crystal Ball experience and to help raise money for a valuable cause – the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.”

Crystal Ball will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel on Thursday, December 3, 2009, where guests will enjoy a martini reception followed by a four-course dinner. The 23rd annual black-tie event has grown to become the premier fundraising gala for child health in British Columbia and one of the most exclusive holiday events in Vancouver. Fundraising activities will include a silent and live auction and the ever popular Cartier Raffle.

About Contac Services Inc.:
Contac is Canada’s largest direct marketing, print and fulfillment company specializing in personalized 1to1 communications that build brand and customer loyalty. Originally founded in 1978 as a third party logistics company for the travel industry, Contac expanded its services to become the only single-source solution in North America to seamlessly create, produce and deliver personalized 1to1 marketing (http://www. contacservices. com/en/marketing. html). Today, the company provides the highest quality production, lowest cost and fastest distribution of marketing collateral to major brands around the world. Headquartered in Vancouver, B. C., Contac has facilities in Toronto and Montreal, and regional locations in Miami and London. For more information, visit www. ContacServices. com].

About BC Children’s Hospital and Foundation:
BC Children’s Hospital is the province’s only full-service acute care hospital and serves the one million children living in BC and the Yukon. All children who are seriously ill or injured are referred to Children’s Hospital and are either treated at the hospital facility in Vancouver or, with consultation from Children’s specialists, in their home community. Last year, more than 72,000 children were treated at Children’s Hospital. BC Children’s Hospital Foundation received donations from more than 120,000 people last year and had revenues of over $61.3 million. Funds raised by the foundation are used to support BC Children’s Hospital, Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children and the Child & Family Research Institute. For more information please visit www. bcchf. ca].

Media Contacts:

Contac Services Inc.
Elise Duncan
Contac Services Inc.
604.688.5523

BC Children’s Hospital Foundation
Stephen Forgacs
Director of Communications
BC Children's Hospital Foundation
604.875.2338 or 1.888.663.3033

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Take Your Golf Game To A New Level With A Free Fitness Tune-up in Jacksonville, FL

2011-11-12T15:07:00.000-08:00

Take Your Golf Game To A New Level With A Free Fitness Tune-up in Jacksonville, FL

HIT Center, Golf Pro, Heartland Physical Therapists offer free golf swing analysis June 23.

Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB) June 13, 2007

Heartland Rehabilitation Services and the HIT Center of Jacksonville are hosting a free golf swing analysis and golf fitness assessment on Saturday, June 23 from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. at Heartland Rehabilitation & Pilates @ The Avenues, located at 9446 Phillips Highway Suite 1 in Jacksonville.

The golf swing assessments will be performed by David Glynn, a PGA professional from the Champions Club at Julington Creek. Licensed professionals from Heartland Rehabilitation and the HIT Center will complete the golf specific physical assessment.

"With a few simple stretches and exercises many golfers can improve their golf score. Repeated stress that stems from a golf swing can be alleviated by proper body-mechanics and improved overall fitness levels," said Ward Daron, Physical Therapist with Heartland Rehabilitation Services. "At this clinic, we will give the golfers specific tips to improve their game and prevent injury -- improvements they just won't get with the latest gadget or by following the latest fad."

The golf swing assessment includes assessing the golf club head speed, balance, core strength, grip strength, flexibility and will include a 5-minute fitness test.

"Most people don't have very good balance when they swing," said Glynn. "They fall over the ball instead of making a turn with their body. Additionally, whatever swing they have, a lot of times it isn't correct, and they keep doing it over and over. We will help them get back into the right position and into a muscle memory that is correct."

Each participant will take home specific recommendations as well as an individualized home fitness and exercise program devised by licensed athletic trainers, physical therapists and exercise physiologists.

A limited number of time slots are available for the free consultations. Golfers can R. S.V. P. by calling 904-262-7460. For more information, please contact Ward Daron of Heartland Rehabilitation at 904-382-1217.

About Heartland Rehabilitation Services
Heartland Rehabilitation Services is a leader in providing unique, rehabilitative therapies in a patient-friendly setting. Heartland offers a variety of services at many of its free-standing clinics including aquatic, occupational and traditional physical therapy, speech therapy, massage therapy, Pilates and Pilates-based rehabilitation, and more. In Florida, Heartland Rehabilitation has 12 clinics in Jacksonville, four in Orange Park, and one each in Augustine, Fernandina Beach and Middleburg.

Manor Care, Inc., through its operating group HCR Manor Care, is a leading provider of short-term post-acute and long-term care. The company's nearly 60,000 employees provide high-quality care for patients and residents through a network of more than 500 skilled nursing centers, assisted living facilities, outpatient rehabilitation clinics and hospice and home health care agencies. Alliances and other ventures supply high-quality pharmaceutical products and management services for professional organizations. The company operates primarily under the respected Heartland, ManorCare Health Services and Arden Courts names. Manor Care is committed to being the preeminent care provider in the industry. Shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol HCR.

About HIT
Founded by nationally known exercise physiologist Dr. Terry Shepherd in 2003 and headquartered in Worthington, Ohio, HIT Centers Inc. offers combined programs in sports enhancement, weight loss, human performance and visual training in a scientifically designed exercise environment. Dr. Shepherd and the HIT Centers staff have crafted the scientific principles into learning modules that comprise the unique HIT Center core programs.

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St. Mary’s College Junior, Jaclyn Fiackos, Wins $2,500 Environmental Studies Scholarship Funded by KBE Building Corporation

2011-11-11T17:36:00.000-08:00

St. Mary’s College Junior, Jaclyn Fiackos, Wins $2,500 Environmental Studies Scholarship Funded by KBE Building Corporation

Larry Vote, acting president of St. Mary’s College, recently awarded an Environmental Studies Scholarship funded by KBE Building Corporation to Jaclyn Fiackos of Ellicott City, MD.

S City, MD (PRWEB) May 14, 2010

St. Mary’ Larry Vote, acting president of St. Mary’s College, recently awarded an Environmental Studies Scholarship funded by KBE Building Corporation to Jaclyn Fiackos of Ellicott City, MD (see accompanying photo). This award, which is funded for four years, provides a $2,500 scholarship to a different student each year who satisfies the following criteria:
1) a rising senior;
2) enrolled in Environmental Studies or Education Studies in the field of environmental work;
3) demonstrates financial need;
4) involved in the James P. Muldoon River Center project at St. Mary’s College (which KBE Building Corporation constructed for the College)
5) demonstrates compassion toward others through community service; and
6) maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0 throughout the period of the scholarship.

Ms. Fiackos is a junior majoring in human studies. She is on the Dean's List, participates in Habitat for Humanity, and the St. Mary's River Project Education Team. She is also the editor of the "Dove" yearbook and a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa honor society. Jaclyn plans to complete the Master of Arts in Teaching Program at St. Mary's College and become a teacher. She would like to teach math or become a math specialist at an elementary school.

About KBE Building Corporation
Regionally located in Columbia, Maryland and Farmington, Connecticut, KBE Building Corporation is a $300 million full-service, single-source commercial construction company strategically positioned to serve the Eastern and Mid-Atlantic U. S. Founded in 1959 and incorporated in 1966, the firm provides preconstruction, construction management, design-build, and general contracting services to clients in the corporate, educational, seniors, hospitality, health care, institutional, and retail markets. The firm is ranked among Engineering News-Record magazine’s top 400 construction companies nationally. Visit the company’s Web site at www. kbebuilding. com.

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Nashua Software Company IntelliSoft Group Partners with Florida Software Company Enroll DR

2011-11-11T07:12:00.000-08:00

Nashua Software Company IntelliSoft Group Partners with Florida Software Company Enroll DR

IntelliSoft Group acquires Enroll DR's customer base for growth and expansion, while providing excellent customer service

Nashua, NH (PRWEB) January 29, 2009

ISG Group, doing business as IntelliSoft Group has recently partnered with Florida based Enroll DR to offer customers a suitable alternative as Enroll DR is ceasing business operations. Both IntelliSoft Group and Enroll DR provide medical credentialing software and services to the healthcare industry.

Access to this new customer base will support IntelliSoft Group's directive for expansion and growth for 2009. "We promise to offer Enroll DR customers access to the same industry leading program our current customers enjoy and make the transition to our IntelliApp product seamless," stated Michael Melville, president of IntelliSoft Group. Data conversion and implementation of software services from Enroll DR began as of January 5, 2009.

Enroll DR is a software program similar to IntelliSoft Group's IntelliApp product, that automates credentialing applications in order for healthcare providers to accept patients under additional payer programs. In business, since 1996, Enroll DR has a customer base of over 350. "We wanted to pursue other ventures. In looking at companies' with a mission and values similar to ours, IntelliSoft Group was the best choice in taking over our customer base," stated Thomas Ferguson, President of Enroll DR. "I am confident that Michael Melville and his staff, will provide our customers with same high quality of service and support that they had with Enroll DR."

Recognized as an industry leader since 1997 with over 450 customers in the U. S. and Puerto Rico, IntelliSoft Group is a nationwide supplier of automated credentialing and provider management solutions. IntelliSoft Group's state-of-the-art software streamlines the medical credentialing process, with ease of use and cost effective features and benefits. For more information, please contact us at 888-634-4464, or online at www. intellisoftgroup. com.

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Pure H20: The Purest Water on the Planet ... In Your Kitchen

2011-11-11T00:09:00.000-08:00

Pure H20: The Purest Water on the Planet... In Your Kitchen

The Pure H2O Company launches Aqualite RODI, the most technologically advanced water purifier for your home. The Aqualite is the only water purification system that takes literally everything out of tap water other than hydrogen and oxygen.

(Vocus) October 16, 2008

Fitting neatly under the sink and with only its sleek stainless steel tap visible, the Aqualite RODI is a must have for today's green and health conscious households.

Nick Simpson, Sales and Marketing Manager for Pure H2O explains the significance of pure drinking water: "We are all becoming increasingly aware about what is in the food we eat and how it's produced. We want the best for ourselves, our families and the planet, but when it comes to water, how many of us realise exactly what we are drinking? Permitted impurities in tap water include metals, chemicals, hormones, herbicides, pesticides, nitrates, fluoride and chlorine. Bottled waters contain minerals that your body simply can't absorb and do not contribute nutritionally as organic minerals are obtained from a balanced food diet. Impurities and excess minerals essentially clog-up the body and impede bodily functions. Water that's been purified by the Aqualite RODI contains just hydrogen and oxygen, so it helps enable your body to function at its best."

It goes further than water filtration systems by putting ordinary tap water through a process known as RODI, (reverse osmosis and de-ionisation) using patented technology to remove the heavy metals, in-organic salts and micro organisms which jug filters and other systems fail to filter out. This produces pure water which contains only hydrogen and oxygen. It can be used for drinking, cooking, washing fruit and vegetables as well as making crystal clear ice cubes and will leave no limescale in your kettle or scum on your tea and with the capacity to deliver up to seven litres per hour the system is suitable for even large families.

The system is green as food miles are reduced to zero, and with no need to buy bottled water there's no plastic or glass waste generated at all.

It's easy to maintain too, with just one annual service, there's no need to replace filters, and you can be sure of the purest possible water year after year.

The Aqualite RODI costs £1795 inclusive of installation and VAT.

For more information go to www. pureh20.co. uk

NOTES TO EDITORS
For further information or to arrange an interview with a spokesperson for Pure H2O, please contact:

Isobel Cooley
Spotlight Communications
075252114 or Isobel@spotlightcomms. co. uk

Sarah-Jayne Douglas
Spotlight Communications
07909546104 or sj@spotlightcomms. co. uk

About The Pure H2O Company
Founded in January 1991, The Pure H2O Company is the sole UK distributor for Aquathin Corporation USA. Specialising in patented RODI systems and award winning Reverse Osmosis systems -- a mechanical duplication of how plants produce water in nature -- The Pure H2O Company uses the world's most technologically advanced purification equipment originally developed for NASA, and is protected by over 60 patents.

Pure H2O supplies purification systems for commercial and domestic use and is listed as a supplier of excellence by the Royal Institute of British Architecture. Clients include Le Manoir Aux Quat' Saisons, Great Fosters Hotel and Southampton University with the construction of the Mountbatten Building, a world leading Research and Development centre.

For more information visit www. pureh2o. co. uk.

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Renowned Cardiologist Offers Heart Healthy Tips for the Holiday Season

2011-11-10T16:50:00.000-08:00

Renowned Cardiologist Offers Heart Healthy Tips for the Holiday Season

Maintain a heart-loving lifestyle throughout the holiday season

Dallas, TX (Vocus) December 11, 2009

Renowned Plano, TX cardiologist Sarah Samaan, MD, FACC, author of The Smart Woman’s Guide to Heart Health], offers heart healthy tips for the holidays! Eat, drink and be merry and still maintain a heart-loving lifestyle.

Holiday Heart Healthy Tips:
Try cranberries! They are packed full of vitamins and antioxidants, and are a heart smart holiday treat as long as the sugar is kept to a minimum. Think about combing with orange juice for a healthier shot of sweetness.

Think outside the (marshmallow) box when it comes to sweet potatoes, too. They are a fabulous source of fiber, and their naturally orange color means they are super rich in anti-oxidants. Roasting sliced sweet potatoes with a little olive oil and spices will bring them to life!

A Mediterranean-type diet high in vegetables, legumes, fruits and nuts, whole grains, fish and seafood, and healthy fats is delicious and filling without guilt! Enjoy a glass of Red wine!

Keep stress at bay by taking a 20-30 minute walk or have a spin on the exercise bike at least 5 days a week.

Santa knows if you’re asleep, and he knows if you’re awake. Be good for goodness sake, and get at least 7 hours of sleep each night

Named as one of “America’s Top Physicians” by Consumers’ Research Council of America, as well as a “Texas Super Doctor” by Texas Monthly magazine, Dr. Samaan is widely recognized as an expert on cardiovascular disease in women. She practices cardiology at Legacy Heart Center in Plano, Texas and at the Baylor Heart Hospital, where she is a co-director of the Women’s Cardiovascular Institute

For more information visit: http://www. smartwomanshearthealth. com.

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First Four Teams of world renowned scientists answer starting gun for competition to win the Muthuselah Mouse Prize

2011-11-08T23:08:00.000-08:00

First Four Teams of world renowned scientists answer starting gun for competition to win the Muthuselah Mouse Prize

Serious race to Postpone and Reverse Human Aging begins. The "Methuselah Mouse" Prize (MMP) is designed to stimulate serious anti-aging research and intervention leading eventually to aging so slow that it is not measurable.

(PRWEB) September 27, 2003

Methuselah Foundation

Company Information:

Methuselah Foundation

9131 Stone Garden Drive

Lorton, VA 22079

Fairfax

Ph. 202-306-0989

Fx. 202-429-2015

David. gobel@dhs. gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

First Four Teams of world renowned scientists answer starting gun for competition to win the Methuselah Mouse Prize

Serious race to Postpone and Reverse Human Aging begins

WASHINGTON, DC/EWORLDWIRE/September NN, 2003 --- The first four teams of world renowned scientists have announced their entry into the competition for the Methuselah Mouse Prize by registering with the Methuselah Foundation, which takes its name from the man reputed in Biblical records to have lived the longest in human history (969 years).

The "Methuselah Mouse" Prize (MMP) is designed to stimulate serious anti-aging research and intervention leading eventually to aging so slow that it is not measurable.

To compete for the Methuselah Mouse Prize, each team must secure their own financing from government, commercial or private sources. The prize is structured as a series where many winners are expected, each leap frogging the other as the ages of the mice grow longer and longerÂall along the way, serious, repeatable research of significant value to reversing human aging will be discovered and applied.

The first winner of the Methuselah Mouse Prize, Dr. Andrzej Bartke was announced in Baltimore on June 3rd for the mouse that lived nearly 5 years Â around 180 Â 200 years in human terms His team discovered the surprising effect of gene modifications on the mouseÂs lifespan. Future awards will acknowledge living mice that surpass the previous "age goal post" established by the first pioneering prize recipientÂ said Aubrey de Grey, architect of the Methuselah Mouse Prize, and Senior Science Advisor to the Methuselah Foundation.

The Methuselah Mouse competition, the first-ever life extension competition, follows in the footsteps of historical prizes which prove that the impossible can be done thru the right incentives, human genius and the support of visionary financiers. From the Longitude Prize of 1714 to find longitude at sea, to the Orteig Prize that moved Lindbergh to fly the Atlantic Â to the X Prize to incent private space transportation, performance prizes have a near 100% track record of solving near impossible problems in unexpectedly short timeframes.

Said Dr. Peter Diamandis, Chairman of the world famous X Prize Â ÂIn 1995 the X Prize started as an idea with no competitors and $5,000 seed money. Today, after only 7 years, we are offering a $10 million purse and have 25 teams from seven nations actively competing to be the first to jump-start the private space renaissance. I fully expect a similar outcome awaits the Methuselah Foundation and its prize to extend the healthy adult lifespan. That is why I have decided to personally support the Methuselah FoundationÂs vision. ItÂs in everyoneÂs enlightened self-interest to help our lifespan achieve Âescape velocityÂ!

Team Profiles:

Rich Miller has worked extensively in recent years on mice derived recently from the wild. These mice tend to live considerably longer than normal laboratory-bred mice, indicating that one effect of

The Miller Laboratory

Breeding mice for hundreds of generations in captivity has been to make them shorter-lived (at least in the normal lab environment). His work on these mice focuses on discovering how wild mice differ

From normal lab mice genetically, so as to determine which genetic pathways are most important in determining mammalian lifespan.

Rick Weindruch has focused throughout his career on the phenomenon of life extension by caloric restriction (CR). Since his doctoral work in the laboratory of CR pioneer Roy Walford, he has explored

the role of oxidative damage in driving the aging process and the ways in which this damage is resisted by the metabolic changes that CR brings about. He has mainly focused on the role of mitochondrial electron transport (oxidative phosphorylation) as the source and mediator of such damage.

Christian Sell and his group at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research

Have created a set of 30 mice, called "midi" mice, which carry two copies of a mutation that reduces the amount of an important protein named IGF-1. IGF-1 is a "growth factor", a protein that promotes cell division and enlargement of tissues and of the whole body. Several other genetic modifications of related genes in mice have caused large increases in lifespan -- indeed, the mouse that won the inaugural prize had such a mutation, though in a different gene. Shortly, Dr. Sell's group will produce mice with even lower levels of IGF-1 production, by replacing one of the mutant copies with a version that makes no protein at all. (It is not possible to replace both copies with this non-producing mutation -- such mice die before birth because they cannot grow.)

Dr. Richard Cutler and his colleagues are applying the idea that simple genetic changes could have a large impact on lifespan, by investigating how to up-regulate many of the genes involved in controlling "oxidative stress" status -- the extent to which cells and tissues are constantly bombarded with free radicals, toxic molecules produced as a side-effect of using oxygen. These genes include the thioredoxin redox regulating system and the antioxidant response element (ARE) controlling an array of "phase II" proteins (proteins that are produced by cells when they sense elevated oxidative stress). Dr. Cutler is developing transgenic and pharmaceutical means to enhance expression of such systems to achieve a dramatic decrease in cellular oxidative stress. If this works they will then test the mice for lifespan enhancement.

A cash prize will be awarded in two categories. A Postponement Prize will go to the producer of the world's oldest ever mouse, restricted to the species used in laboratory work, Mus musculus, in recognition of extending healthy lifespan. Starting a year from now, a Reversal Prize will also be awarded to the producer of the world's oldest mouse whose life was extended due to effective late-onset life-extension interventions. Each prize will be awarded from a fund to which everyone who might be aging is encouraged to contribute, initially $5,000 for each prize; the amount won depends on the margin by which the previous record has been broken.

David Gobel, President of the Methuselah Foundation, explains, "The Methuselah Mouse Prize is meant to inspire and encourage serious scientific progress and innovation in extending the healthy human lifespan. We believe the Methuselah Mouse Prize can effectively raise public optimism and enthusiasm about potential human application of successful life-extending interventions used on laboratory mice that have already reached an advanced age."

The Methuselah Foundation also intends to promote public interest and involvement in mammalian life extension research by accepting public donations for future prizes along with corporate sponsorships.

Current prize donors/sponsors are the Methuselah Foundation, HMX Inc., The Maximum Life Foundation, The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, The Longevity Meme, Diana Stackhouse of the Animal Health Institute and many others. The prize fund has more than quadrupled in just three months!

For more information about The Methuselah Mouse Prize, the competing teams and how to contribute to the prize fund see www. methuselahmouse. org or contact David Gobel at The Methuselah Foundation via e-mail at david. gobel@methuselahmouse. org

CONTACT: David Gobel

202 306 0989

David. gobel@methuselahmouse. org

New Gardening Blog DirtChanger. com Helps Expert and Novices Alike Beautify their Garden

2011-11-08T08:28:00.000-08:00

New Gardening Blog DirtChanger. com Helps Expert and Novices Alike Beautify their Garden

Gardening expert Stephen Wolfram has introduced a new blog called DirtChanger. com, which is sure to help make anyone's thumb a bit greener.

Lanham, MD (PRWEB) August 26, 2009

Gardeners of all abilities are finding that the new gardening blog (http://www. dirtchanger. com/) Dirtchanger. com can be their number one place for information on how to make their garden the envy of the neighborhood.

Started by gardening enthusiast Stephen Wolfram, Dirtchanger. com (http://www. dirtchanger. com/) is dedicated to giving tips and reviewing products, vegetation types and techniques. Dirtchanger. com will also have several links to many of the best books in the gardening industry.

"I am very excited about Dirt Changer and the feedback has been overwhelming and encouraging," said Wolfram. "If you love flowers, bushes, butterflies, birds, green grass and maybe a fishpond, then Dirt Changer can help with your hard work and creativity."

Wolfram is a longtime gardener and farmer, with several gardening (http://www. dirtchanger. com/) properties he oversees. With so many different types of gardens and landscapes, he has the unique ability to offer a variety of different perspectives that someone can use to enhance their own garden's appeal and make the hobby more enjoyable and fun.

"It is our goal to present products to customers that will give them information on how to grow and maintain a variety of plants, bushes and trees that will enhance their gardening experience," Wolfram said.

In interest of flaming the passion new generations will have toward gardening, Wolfram said there will be an emphasis on information for children to become gardeners.

Wolfram said: "One of the greatest pleasures to me is when I witness youths show an interest in gardening. We hope they will learn to appreciate the importance of all that grows around them, for the future of our environment and developing a habit of healthy eating."

For more information, please visit www. dirtchanger. com].

Contact
Stephen Wolfram
407-230-7069

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Found: The Missing Link Between Online Traffic and Online Site Search Technology

2011-11-06T20:43:00.000-08:00

Found: The Missing Link Between Online Traffic and Online Site Search Technology

Jay B. Stockman has announced the availability of a web site created to provide members of the public with the opportunity to submit their website url’s to search engines at no cost.

New York, NY (PRWEB) June 20, 2006

Optimization, marketing, SEO and keyword buying are all terms associated with marketing a website. Before an individual can maximize the traffic potential for a website, they have to find placement on a variety of search engines.

According to Dr. Jay B. Stockman, "Search engine technology has completely revolutionized the way we retrieve relevant information."

Stockman has pioneered a web site designed to provide free submission assistance for individuals wishing to exploit search engine technology to benefit their web presence. This is truly the missing component for webmasters who are in the search of the elusive ‘traffic monster’.

The web site is located at http://www. a-search-engine-submission. com/ (http://www. a-search-engine-submission. com/)

Optimization of potential traffic is an important component of any website and finding tools to help individuals find you is an important part of the process.

"Contemporary search engines use software 'spiders' that go out into the internet, and retrieve content and data. Armed with this retrieved data, search engine algorithms rank content based on the relevance of what the user is searching for" according to Stockman.

Dr. Stockman, the founder of the website further affirms, "Content is king, it is important to have content that's relevant to your visitor’s expectations, otherwise they will just hit their back button. It is important that your pages are well structured, using descriptive page titles and other page text. Further, keyword rich inbound links must be built, and submitting original articles will accomplish this goal."

Stockman’s website provides useful tools and resources for website submission including a link checker as well as a discussion forum. There is no cost associated with the use of the web site which also includes a section containing valuable articles on various aspects of site submission tips.

"As the web continues on its exponential growth path, the need for better search engines becomes more vital. These are the challenges that face the search engines, as well as the experts that contribute to their success. Search engine optimization is an art that requires skill, and creativity, a synergy of original content, efficient marketing, and site analysis," concludes Stockman.

About Dr. Jay B. Stockman:

Jay B Stockman is a contributing editor for Free Search Engine Submission Service. Visit http://www. a-search-engine-submission. com/ (http://www. a-search-engine-submission. com/) for more information. Dr. Stockman is also an individual contributor to Google Health Co-op.

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MC Strategies hosts BORDERS Alert and Ready Webinar

2011-11-05T12:47:00.000-07:00

MC Strategies hosts BORDERS Alert and Ready Webinar

Webinar provides a look at emergency preparedness for hospital-based workers who are faced with planning for catastrophes involving mass casualties. The BORDERS Alert and Ready program, developed by the University of North Dakota at Grand Rapids is designed to improve the individual and collective ability of healthcare professional practitioners to prepare for and respond to acts of bioterrorism in increasingly diverse situations and populations.

ATLANTA, GA (PRWEB) November 17, 2006

USA Prepare, a division of MC Strategies will host a webinar developed by BORDERS Alert and Ready, a new program designed to help health care professionals improve their ability to prepare for and respond to disasters involving mass trauma and casualties. It will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 1:00 p. m. EST. The webinar will alert healthcare professionals to the myriad possibilities for mass casualty disasters and present appropriate ways to respond to and recover from these catastrophes.

During mass casualty incidents, healthcare workers risk occupational exposures to chemical, biological or radiological materials when a hospital receives contaminated patients. Hospitals must prepare and can benefit from the BORDERS Alert and Ready training to assist them in planning for emergency incidents involving hazardous substances.

The webinar, presented by Dr. Linda M. Olson, will give an overview of the BORDERS Alert and Ready curriculum which provides practical information to help healthcare professionals understand emergency management planning. Dr. Olson will address several areas including the protection of hospital-based emergency department personnel during mass casualty incidents; the threat of catastrophic events; the role of the public health system and government in protecting society and individuals; victim decontamination; personal protective equipment; mass casualty triage and continuing education.

Linda M. Olson, Ed. D., is an Associate Professor at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. Dr. Olson brings extensive teaching experience and speaks with authority in matters pertaining to disaster preparedness. She is also the Special Projects Director for the Office of Medical Education at UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences, which developed the BORDERS Alert and Ready program.

About USA Prepare

USA Prepare is a division of Atlanta-based MC Strategies, Inc., which is part of the Elsevier Health Sciences division and specializes in helping public health departments, hospitals and first responders to prepare for catastrophe.

About University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences

BORDERS, the Biochemical Organic Radiological Disaster Educational Response System, is a University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences continuing education and training program originally funded by a grant through the Health and Human Services Administration (HRSA), U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). BORDERS Alert and Ready is designed to improve the individual and collective ability of healthcare professional practitioners to prepare for and respond to acts of bioterrorism in increasingly diverse situations and populations.

About MC Strategies, Inc.

Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, MC Strategies has been providing web-based training and education products and services to healthcare professionals since 1986 and is part of Elsevier Health Sciences. The company's WebInservice division 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. For more information, visit www. mcstrategies. com or call 1-800-999-6274.

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Cyclomundo and the Alpes Open Tour: Cycle in the Alps with the Pros

2011-11-05T10:18:00.000-07:00

Cyclomundo and the Alpes Open Tour: Cycle in the Alps with the Pros

Cycle the Alps with the help of Europe's premier bicycle touring operator - CYCLOMUNDO - now the official tour operator for the ALPES OPEN TOUR (15th-20th August, 2010)

Gaillard, France (PRWEB) March 18, 2010

Cyclomundo, the premier France-based cycling vacation operator located in the heart of the Alps, is proud to announce its recent collaboration with the organizers of the annual Alpes Open Tour. Cyclomundo is now the official bicycle touring operator for this race.

About Cyclomundo:
Cyclomundo specializes in affordable tours suitable for all levels of riding and in all regions of France (and even some tours in areas of Italy, Spain and Switzerland). Cyclomundo’s goal is to inspire freedom through self-exploration of unfamiliar landscapes and to provide the necessary means to a healthy and environmentally responsible vacation alternative. To ensure the most genuine and quality bicycling vacations, Cyclomundo personally develops each tour and deals with only local contacts. The locality of the company translates in the ability to customize tours on request, which sets Cyclomundo apart from other bicycle tour operators.

About the Alpes Open Tour:
The Alpes Open Tour is an increasingly popular annual race. It’s a “Rando-sportive” event that will be taking place from the 15th to the 20th of August. Over the course of six stages, participants will ride their bicycles from the shores of Lake Geneva and eventually reach Alpe D’Huez. This race is suited towards avid cyclists, although the atmosphere is very friendly and relaxed. As the official tour operator for this race, Cyclomundo will arrange all logistics for participants; from race entry to accommodations, meals, transportation and race support.

What makes this a unique amateur cycling race is the fact that professional cyclists, including ex - Tour de France champions, participate alongside the non-professionals throughout the six stages. Every year more and more professionals decide to participate in this race that closes the divide between amateur and professional cyclists. The complete list of participating professional cyclists will be released in early April. When released, this list of professional cyclists will be available on the Cyclomundo website: http://www. cyclomundo. com (http://www. cyclomundo. com).

Bruno Toutain, founder and managing director of Cyclomundo, commented:
“The Alpes Open Tour is France’s only multi-day, cycling event for amateurs in the Alps. Because of this fact and the growing reputation of the tour, we’re very proud to become involved.”

Besides the Alpes Open Tour, Cyclomundo is the official bicycle touring operator for the L’Etape du Tour (July 18th, 2010) and La Marmotte (July 3rd, 2010). Visit the Cyclomundo website: http://www. cyclomundo. com (http://www. cyclomundo. com) for further information on these upcoming events.

For more event information or to register for the Alpes Open Tour, please email:
Info(at)cyclomundo(dot)com.

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Prestigious Regional Hospital Employs QuantumMethod to Conduct Market Research Initiative

2011-11-05T02:59:00.000-07:00

Prestigious Regional Hospital Employs QuantumMethod to Conduct Market Research Initiative

QuantumMethod announces today that it has confirmed the contract to develop and launch a market research campaign for a respected community hospital of Los Angeles County.

Glendale, CA (Vocus) December 13, 2010

QuantumMethod announces today that it has confirmed the contract to develop and launch a market research campaign for a respected community hospital of Los Angeles County. QuantumMethod will poll predominately the community and hospital board members in order to gain insights on hospital costs and needs.

“This hospital has been servicing those in need for 38 years,” says Kelly Rice, Partner, QuantumMethod. “It’s an honor they have chosen us to help improve their services and strategically create methods to inform the community of these services.” This market research project will help to gain prospective on what the community needs, ultimately improving the overall healthcare services of the hospital.

QuantumMethod
QuantumMethod (QM) is a single source multi-media branding and communications company. QM develops and renovates brands - determines efficient ways to reach the target audience - and executes all forms of communications and creative. The company is in the business of identity creation and magnetic communication for the masses. When you work with QuantumMethod, you get senior professionals working on your projects, bringing expert craftsmanship to every client engagement.

Website: http://www. quantummethod. com
Blog: http://www. qclips. net
Facebook: http://www. facebook. com/quantummethod
Twitter: twitter. com/quantummethod
LinkedIn: linkedin. com/quantummethod

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International Tax Advisors to Speak at YMCA Employment Services Workshop

2011-11-04T14:49:00.000-07:00

International Tax Advisors to Speak at YMCA Employment Services Workshop

International Tax Advisors (ITA) representative to serve as the guest speaker for a YMCA sponsored Employment Services Workshop.

Buffalo Grove / Oak Park, IL (PRWEB) January 9, 2005

International Tax Advisors (ITA) representative, Tyrone Wideman, will serve as the guest speaker this month for the Oak Park YMCA Employment Services Workshop.

Wideman will speak to the group regarding placement services, career planning, job skills, internships, fellowships, mentoring, resume tips and salary data while providing professional and personal tips from ITA.

ÂI enjoy speaking with the different community groups and answering their questions regarding job skills, career planning and assistance placement advice because it benefits both the seminar attendee and local community,Â said Wideman.

The YMCA Employment Services Seminar is being held on January 18, 2005 at the YMCA, 255 S. Marion, in Oak Park, Illinois and begins at 7:00 P. M. Interested attendees should contact the YMCA at 708-383-5200 to reserve a seat. This seminar is free and open to the public.

The Oak Park YMCA places emphasis on family development, health, fitness, sports and youth activities structured to develop positive attitudes and leadership capacities in boys, girls, men and women. The Oak Park YMCA, rooted in Judeo-Christian tradition, is dedicated to developing the spirit, mind and body of all persons, through quality leadership, programs and services, in cooperation with community groups for the common good.

International Tax Advisors, Inc. and its alliance partners, International Profit Associates, Inc. (IPA-IBA), Integrated Business Analysis, Inc. (IBA), IPA Advisory & Intermediary Services, LLC (IPA A&I) and Accountancy Associates, LLC (AAL), provide comprehensive business advisory services and tax strategies to companies in the United States, Canada and other locations worldwide. Additional information is immediately available by visiting http://www. internationaltaxadvisors. com (http://www. internationaltaxadvisors. com), http://www. ipa-iba. com (http://www. ipa-iba. com), http://www. iba-usa. net (http://www. iba-usa. net) and http://www. aiservices. com (http://www. aiservices. com). The Public Relations Department may be contacted at: telephone (847) 495-6786; facsimile (847) 495-6773.

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Sustainability Efforts Lead to Good Works in Orange County

2011-11-02T22:19:00.000-07:00

Sustainability Efforts Lead to Good Works in Orange County

Taller San Jose benefits from the recycling efforts of top environmental consulting firm, TAIT

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) November 17, 2009

More and more of Orange County’s youths are now one step closer to emerging from poverty thanks to the recycling efforts of California based environmental consulting firm, TAIT.

“For most businesses all of that paper would have ended up in the trash,” says Tom Kennedy, of Professional Reprographics (http://www. proreproserv. com) an Irvine-based document production and 3D modeling company.

Tom Kennedy, Cindy Kennedy, Rich and Tom Tait presented the recycling monies to Taller San Jose’s Development Director, Christa Seehan, last week with a check for $872.00.

The Pro Repro-TAIT recycling effort began six months ago through Pro Repro’s Sustainable Reprographics Solutions (http://www. proreproserv. com/SRS. aspx) (SRS) program. SRS provides client site based receptacles, regular pick-ups, sorting, and transportation to the recycling centers for reimbursement. Using the SRS program allows the firm to decide the usage of the funds and be a part of the environmental movement.

As an environmental consultant firm, TAIT’s design, engineering, construction, electrical, training and environmental management teams makes sure to practice what they preach. For the past 40 years TAIT has made providing innovative solutions their forte. Weekly in-house lunchtime seminars discuss the latest industry changes and programs. Topics include: ADA/LEED sustainability design, erosion control, and intro to low development and green building (LEED).

“Giving back is highly valued by our company,” says Kennedy. The efforts of both firms, TAIT (http://www. tait. com) and Pro Repro, allows groups such as Hope Builders to continue their efforts in providing youths opportunities to grow.

Hope Builders, a division of Taller San Jose, (http://www. tallersanjose. org) provides troubled teens with the opportunity to enter 16 week paid training programs in construction, administrative, clinical health care, and office administration. Participating youths acquire hands-on skills while obtaining basic employment principles. Taller San Jose has demonstrated measurable results, 92% of graduates with a criminal record remain out of prison.

TAIT and Pro Repro are proud and excited to be able to work together to benefit the Orange County community. SRS allows the usage of sustainable resources to provide a better life for future generations.

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Contact Healthcare Communications (CHC) Joins the Fight Against Breast Cancer

2011-11-02T18:26:00.000-07:00

Contact Healthcare Communications (CHC) Joins the Fight Against Breast Cancer

ÂPink RibbonÂ link takes visitors to The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

COSTA MESA, CA (PRWEB) April 4, 2004 - Contact Healthcare Communications (CHC), full-

Service medical and dental marketing consultancy, has joined the fight against breast cancer and added an important link to the home page of their website at www. CHCmarketing. com.

The link connects readers to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, where readers can learn more about breast health, breast cancer research and how they can contribute to the effort.

ÂIt was important for us (CHC) to support an organization that we identified with,Â explains CHCÂs managing director Kaerie Ray, ÂEach of the women at CHC has experienced what breast cancer can bring to a friend or family member. Together with The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, we know that weÂre contributing to a future cure.Â

Contact Healthcare Communications teaches doctors and other medical professionals to promote and manage their businesses. They hope that working with such successful practices will open doors to more support for breast cancer research. The supportive Âpink ribbonÂ link can be found under the corporate information heading on the home page of www. CHCmarketing. com.

Valencia Weight Loss Surgery Center Launches State-of-the-Art Website to Reach Out to Those Suffering from Obesity

2011-11-01T00:06:00.000-07:00

Valencia Weight Loss Surgery Center Launches State-of-the-Art Website to Reach Out to Those Suffering from Obesity

The medical director of Town Center Surgery, a practice offering plastic surgery and weight loss surgery in Valencia, California, is launching a brand new website geared toward educating the community on surgical solutions that can combat obesity. Dr. Marc Lussier says the new site is equipped with state-of-the-art tools of the internet that help reflect his philosophy of care and the treatments available to help people lose weight and start living healthier lifestyles.

Valencia, CA (Vocus) December 8, 2009

Obesity, characterized as being more than 50 pounds overweight, affects more than three million Americans. The disease can lead to life-threatening conditions including high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as debilitating psychological and emotional effects such as severe depression. Dr. Marc Lussier is the medical director of Town Center Surgery. Primarily a plastic surgery practice, Dr. Lussier has now opened a new center offering bariatric surgery in Valencia, California for patients to lose weight safely and effectively through surgical means. Along with the new center, Dr. Lussier is launching a new website letting prospective patients know how weight loss surgery can help them, as well as educating visitors on the comprehensive programs available at the practice.

Town Center Surgery’s new site, developed with medical website design firm Rosemont Media®, is equipped with some of the latest tools of the internet to give visitors detailed information as to the programs available from the practice. The site offers expansive descriptions of weight loss surgery procedures offered, including REALIZE® Band and LAP-BAND® System surgery in Valencia, California. Plus, the new website allows patients to determine their body mass index almost instantaneously with an online BMI calculator. A patient’s body mass index is one of the leading indicators as to whether they are suffering from obesity. The site also includes web video documentaries detailing the processes involved in various bariatric surgery procedures.

In addition to the innovative and interactive tools available on Town Center Surgery’s new website, visitors can read detailed biographies of Dr. Lussier and Valencia, California bariatric weight loss surgeon Matthew Lublin, MD. The practice has also made it easy for web visitors to access its Facebook page, where they can get more information, offer feedback, and connect with others who may share their experiences with weight problems and surgical treatment for obesity. The site also gives an informative overview of Town Center Surgery’s aftercare programs, support groups, and what patients can expect before, during, and after surgery.

Overall, doctors with Town Center Surgery hope that the new website serves as a useful reference for patients who are looking to lose weight and reduce serious risks to their health, letting them know that there is proven, effective treatment that can help them live healthier lifestyles with slimmer physiques.

About Town Center Surgery
Town Center Surgery is a plastic surgery and bariatric surgery practice serving the communities of Santa Clarita, Valencia, Palmdale, Lancaster, Antelope Valley, and surrounding areas in Southern California. The practice has a fully equipped surgical facility that has been certified by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Under the direction of board-certified plastic surgeon Marc Lussier, MD, Town Center Surgery offers surgical weight loss treatment in addition to a range of plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures. The practice’s weight loss surgery center includes bariatric surgeon Matthew Lublin, MD and registered nurses as part of a comprehensive program designed to help patients through every step of the weight loss process.

For more information on Town Center Surgery and the procedures it offers to help fight morbid obesity, the practice can be reached at 24510 Town Center Drive, Suite 180, Valencia, CA 91355 – (661) 260-3021. http://www. towncentersurgeryweightloss. com.

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Pregnancy Attorney Offers Tips to Help Expectant Parents Prepare

2011-10-31T10:26:00.000-07:00

Pregnancy Attorney Offers Tips to Help Expectant Parents Prepare

CLARENCE, NY (PRWEB) September 22, 2005

Pregnancy is a time of great change. Watching the belly grow and getting the nursery ready are exciting milestones. However, "Pregnancy is about more than doctor's appointments and layettes," says Brette McWhorter Sember, retired attorney and author of Your Practical Pregnancy Planner: Everything You Need to Know About the Legal and Financial Aspects of Preparing for Your New Baby (McGraw - Hill, 2005, ISBN 0-07-143877-7, $14.95).

"Pregnancy is a time of new responsibilities and choices, legally, financially, and practically. Expectant parents have a lot to prepare for and many parents are simply unaware of the many decisions they need to make. My goal is to help pregnant moms and dads get organized during pregnancy and make informed decisions."

Sember offers these tips for expectant parents:

1. Know your rights. New and expectant parents need to educate themselves about informed consent, the right to refuse treatment, the right to a second opinion, the right to ask for additional newborn tests not required by your state, emergency leave during pregnancy, maternity and paternity leave options, The Pregnancy Discrimination Act, newborn screening choices, and your rights with regard to your own and your child's medical records. Pregnant women have a whole host of rights of which they are probably not aware.

2. Create budgets. Pregnancy is an expensive time. Not only are you purchasing an entire new wardrobe for yourself and paying for frequent medical care, but you are also buying pregnancy books, paying for childbirth classes, and buying everything you need for your baby. Creating a pregnancy budget will help you plan for these expenses. It's also essential that parents create a parenting budget, so they can see how much they are going to spending each month when they add in the cost of diapers, wipes, formula, baby clothes, and more once they are parents. In addition to this, parents need to carefully compare their health insurance policies so that they can choose the one that is most beneficial to them to use as a family plan. Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are an important tool that can help expectant parents manage medical costs.

3. Plan for the future. Pregnancy is the doorway into your future as a parent. Take the time now to think about things such as wills, guardians, life insurance, and college savings accounts. It can be difficult to think about things that seem unpleasant or far away, but taking a few minutes now to create plans for the future will allow you to feel comfortable and know that everything is in place and your family is protected.

4. Ask questions. This is a time in your life when you are making major changes, so do not take anything for granted. Parents need to understand their right to question their health care providers about treatment and get real answers. If you are going to be using childcare, you need to start planning before your baby is born. Interview day care providers using the questionnaires in "Your Practical Pregnancy Planner.Â It is also essential to ask questions of your insurance agent to find out what kind of coverage exists for a sitter or nanny using your car. Some parents are unpleasantly surprised to learn that if they do not add the nanny as a driver, she is not covered.

5. Get organized. While you are waiting (and waiting and waiting) for your baby to be born, use this time to get organized. Do a safety check of your home, including tests for lead paint and radon. Try different layouts for the nursery using graph paper and to scale drawings before you start moving furniture back and forth. Sign up for free newsletters and magazines so you will have an ongoing source of information. Stock your pantry and freezer so you do not run out of things the first few weeks the baby is home.

"Your Practical Pregnancy Planner: Everything You Need to Know About the Legal and Financial Aspects of Planning for Your New Baby" is filled with legal, financial, and practical information from pre-conception to early parenting. It is published by McGraw-Hill and is available at all bookstores as well as online. For more information or to arrange an interview, contact Brette@BretteSember. com.

Contact:

Brette Sember

716-759-1706

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

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Get Symptom Savvy for National Stroke Awareness Month in May

2011-10-30T22:51:00.000-07:00

Get Symptom Savvy for National Stroke Awareness Month in May

Immediate medical attention saves lives, reduces chronic disability and improves outcomes.

Belleville, IL (Vocus) May 1, 2010 —

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of long-term disability, according to the National Stroke Association (NSA). May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and the NSA is helping community groups and other organizations—including Allsup, a nationwide provider of Social Security Disability Insurance representation services—educate the public on stroke prevention, symptoms and the importance of immediate medical care.

Up to 80 percent of strokes are preventable and the NSA has developed prevention guidelines to help individuals lower their risks for a first stroke.

Allsup team members work with hundreds of stroke victims and their caregivers each year and understand the physical and financial impacts the disease can have on individuals and their families. The types and degrees of disability that follow a stroke depend upon which area of the brain is damaged. Generally, stroke can cause five types of disabilities: paralysis or problems controlling movement; sensory disturbances including pain; problems using or understanding language; problems with thinking and memory; and emotional disturbances. The estimated cost of stroke from 2005 to 2050 will exceed $2 trillion with most of this cost related to disabled survivors’ loss of earnings. (1)

The good news is that emergency treatment lessens chronic disability for many people who do have a stroke. However, most people do not seek emergency care immediately. Reasons for the delay, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, include:
Inability to recognize stroke symptoms. Stroke victims or bystanders may decide to take care of the problem on their own and delay seeking medical care. A stroke can impair cognition and judgment and limit mobility, speech, or vision, preventing one’s ability to seek help. Stroke may occur during sleep.

These factors underscore the importance of knowing stroke symptoms and getting immediate medical attention. Stroke symptoms include:

Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg—especially on one side of the body.
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
Sudden severe headache with no known cause.

The NSA encourages you to act F. A.S. T and call 9-1-1 at the sign of any of these symptoms. Allsup is supporting Stroke Awareness Month with free posters listing stroke warning signs, available online at AllsupCares. com or by calling Karen Hercules-Doerr at (800) 854-1418, ext. 5770.

ABOUT ALLSUP
Allsup is a nationwide provider of Social Security disability, Medicare and workers’ compensation services for individuals, employers and insurance carriers. Founded in 1984, Allsup employs more than 600 professionals who deliver specialized services supporting people with disabilities and seniors so they may lead lives that are as financially secure and as healthy as possible. The company is based in Belleville, Ill., near St. Louis. For more information, visit http://www. Allsup. com.

(1) D. L. Brown, B. Boden-Albala, K. M. Langa. Lisabeth,, M. Fair, M. A. Smith, R. L. Sacco, L. B. Morgenstern. Projected costs of ischemic stroke in the United States, NEUROLOGY 2006;67:1390-1395, © 2006 American Academy of Neurology.

Contact:
Karen Hercules-Doerr
Allsup
(800) 854-1418 ext 5770

Carol Monge
National Stroke Association
(303) 754-0909

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Five UCSF Scientists Elected to National Academy of Sciences

2011-10-30T02:01:00.000-07:00

Five UCSF Scientists Elected to National Academy of Sciences

Five UCSF faculty scientists are among the 72 new members and 18 foreign associates from 15 countries elected recently to the National Academy of Sciences, the Academy has announced.

San Francisco, CA (Vocus) May 4, 2009

Five UCSF faculty scientists are among the 72 new members and 18 foreign associates from 15 countries elected recently to the National Academy of Sciences, the Academy has announced.

Their election, announced on April 28, brings to 36 the current number of current Academy members at UCSF. Seventeen members were elected from all of the University of California campuses.

Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors an American scientist can receive. The scientists were elected in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.

The new UCSF members are:
Douglas Hanahan, PhD, an American Cancer Society Research Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, and member, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center John Sedat, PhD, professor of biochemistry and biophysics Kevan Shokat, PhD, professor of cellular and molecular pharmacology and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator Michael Stryker, PhD, William F. Ganong Endowed Chair in Physiology Jonathan S. Weissman, PhD, professor of cellular and molecular pharmacology and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator

Hanahan, a leader in the development of genetically engineered mouse models of human cancers, is working to elucidate the mechanisms of cancers and to identify therapeutic strategies.

In the mid 1980s, Hanahan produced some of the first 'oncomice' - mice genetically engineered to develop organ-specific human cancers. He has used the models to investigate the multi-stage pathways that govern tumor formation and progression, and to explore the benefits of targeted therapies, in particular strategies aimed at blocking the growth of blood vessels to tumors, which rely on the blood supply for growth. This approach is known as angiogenesis inhibition.

He discovered, in collaboration with the late Judah Folkman at Harvard Medical School, the "angiogenic switch," which is activated to produce new blood vessels in early stage lesions preceding overt tumors. A current focus of his work is elucidating the "organ of genesis" of tumors, in which multiple cell types assemble with overtly transformed cells to form aberrant, expansive microenvironments of cancer.

Most recently, he and UCSF colleague Gabriele Bergers, PhD reported evidence that angiogenesis inhibitors -- drugs designed to starve tumors or their blood supply -- succeed at first, but then promote more invasive cancer growth in animals. This provocative finding, he says, warrants further study in model systems and in humans to elucidate mechanisms that could in turn lead to strategies for harnessing the drugs more effectively.

He has also used genetically engineered mouse models to investigate mechanisms of self tolerance to the pancreatic beta cells, which are destroyed by the immune system in type I diabetes; he found, for example rare tolerance-inducing cells in the thymus that express the beta-cell specific insulin gene.

As a graduate student, Hanahan developed high efficiency plasmid transformation methods and E. coli strains that have facilitated DNA cloning procedures; his work on E. coli transformation (the production of "competent cells") has facilitated molecular genetics research in the life sciences.

Sedat's research is aimed at understanding chromosome structure at the highest levels of organization, and he has taken significant steps toward characterizing the relationship between chromosome structure and function.

A chromosome is a thread-like package of genes and other DNA located in the nucleus of a cell. In spite of considerable effort over the past few decades, only recently has it been possible to determine the nature of even the simplest level of chromosome organization. Understanding the complex architecture of chromosomes is extremely important because it modulates gene expression and, as a result, any structural changes can affect potential disease states.

One area of study at Sedat's lab at UCSF focuses on the defined, three-dimensional folding patterns of chromosomes in Drosophila, or fruit flies, and the possible changes in that architecture over the course of development.

To conduct such studies, Sedat and his team have developed several innovative microscopic techniques specially tailored for three-dimensional structures. Along with computer image processing methods, these techniques provide a new way of seeing inside a cell.

Sedat and fellow UCSF professor of biochemistry and biophysics David Agard, PhD, led a team of scientists to develop a device known as the Optical Microscope eXperimental, or OMX, one of the world's highest-resolution wide-field light microscopes.

The device utilizes a technology called "structured illumination," in which a carefully designed pattern of light-similar to a bar code-is used to illuminate a previously unobservable object. Sophisticated computer software is then able to digitally reconstruct a single three-dimensional, ultra-high-resolution image from the multiple images generated with the illumination pattern.

In addition, the OMX was designed with extremely fast cameras and shutters capable of acquiring 10 three-dimensional images at four simultaneous wavelengths per second. By producing rapid multi-dimensional images of live samples in real time, the device reveals cellular processes in action.

Shokat is an internationally renowned leader in studying protein kinases, the vital signaling molecules that are present in all cells. Kinases are responsible for most of the molecule-to-molecule communication in cells--cascades of signals that direct movement and metabolism, cancer and cell death.

By better understanding the role of the body's more than 500 different kinases, Shokat hopes to determine which of them should be targeted to treat diseases such as cancer and immune dysfunction. To achieve this goal, he and the members of his lab at UCSF combine the tools of synthetic organic chemistry, structural biology, genetics and mathematical modeling to gain insight into how signaling networks transmit information in both normal and disease settings.

In February, Shokat and his team announced a breakthrough: a new drug that successfully blocked cancer's main source of growth when tested in mice.

Far more potent than similar compounds already in clinical trial, the drug short-circuits the normal ability of cells to sense the need to grow and divide--a signal that cancer cells exploit to spread in the body.

Normally, a kinase in cells called mTOR integrates information about a cell's nutritional and energy needs and prompts the cell to manufacture key proteins for cell growth. Cancer then exploits this signal for its own growth.

The new drug, however, blocks each of the two mTOR signal pathways--a significant improvement over another drug currently being tested, rapamycin, which only blocks one pathway.

Dubbed a TORKinib because it inhibits the mTOR signal, the new compound is now being readied for clinical trials in patients. Shokat and his team plan to test the drug against a range of cancers--colorectal, lung, breast, multiple myeloma, and others--to determine which cancer is most sensitive to it.

Stryker is a pioneer of research into the mechanisms responsible for the development of neural connections and the capacity for these connections to adapt and change in the fully developed central nervous system.

The goal of his research, most of which is done on the visual cortex of mice, is to gain insight into the way in which nerve fibers grow and make the connections that lead to all aspects of brain functioning in humans.

By learning the way in which nerve cells communicate to form connections - and the critical periods during which these connections are refined, both prenatally and during infancy - researchers hope to be able to prevent nerve connections from forming incorrectly and to correct malformations when they do occur.

Understanding the way in which the brain assembles and wires itself could provide insights into the cause of developmental disorders that occur prenatally or near the time of birth. Some of these disorders, characterized by loss of movement or loss of other nerve function, fall under the general category of cerebral palsy.

Discoveries could also provide researchers with insights into the molecular tools needed to stimulate the assembly of functional neural networks following spinal cord injuries or other central nervous system damage, such as stroke. While scientists are currently focused on trying to identify ways to prompt neurons to regenerate after injury to the central nervous system, they will eventually need to determine how to get neurons to make the right connections once they regenerate.

The research could even offer insights into the mechanisms by which the brain wires itself for cognitive processes, such as learning and memory, which could lead to treatments for learning disabled people.

In normal development, neural connections to and within the visual cortex are refined through the action of mechanisms of neural plasticity in combination with specific molecular signals. In lab studies, Stryker's team induces brain plasticity through manipulations of genes or visual experience or by pharmacological or neurophysiological intervention in order to discover what cellular mechanisms and what changes in cortical circuitry are responsible for rapid, long lasting changes in neuronal responses. They analyze these changes using microelectrode recordings, novel techniques for measurement of optical and metabolic signals related to neural activity, including 2-photon microscopy and intrinsic signal imaging, and anatomical and neurochemical tracing of connections.

Weissman's lab studies the cellular machinery that ensures proper protein folding, and the consequences of protein misfolding, particularly as relates to the prion. The lab also focuses on systems biology -- the development of approaches and tools to probe complex interactions in biological systems.

In a seminal series of studies, his lab developed an approach for creating in a test tube infectious "prion" forms of a protein. This work yielded the first direct demonstration of the "protein only" hypothesis proposed by UCSF Nobel laureate Stanley Prusiner, which proposed that prions represent a new class of infectious particles composed solely of a host protein.

Weissman's ability to create synthetic prions also provided a powerful system for studying some of the most perplexing features of prion biology, including "species barriers," which inhibit transmission between even closely related prion proteins, and prion strains wherein infectious particles composed of the same protein give rise to markedly different heritable prion states. His work established that strains are "encoded" within the conformation of the misfolded protein itself, thereby resolving one of the major mysteries of the prion field since, with no nucleic acid genome to mutate, it was unclear what could account for heritable strain differences.

This year, Weissman's lab reported the development of a powerful tool for quickly identifying, and measuring levels of, proteins in cells. Unlike microarray technology, which identifies and measures levels of messenger RNA -- a key step in the conversion of DNA code into protein --the new high-throughput technique, called ribosome profiling, tracks the conversion of messenger RNA into protein, itself.

Ribosomes are molecular machines that bind to messenger RNA and translate the RNA message into protein. The new technique, similar in speed, depth and accuracy to microarray technology, determines which proteins, and how many, are being produced, as well as how fast they are moving, in response to changing conditions.

The ability to monitor precisely which proteins a cell makes should inform many aspects of biology, including developmental biology, learning and aging. The technology may help scientists pinpoint which proteins drive specific diseases, and which of those proteins might be the best target for new drugs.

The National Academy of Sciences is a private, nonprofit honorific society of distinguished scholars engaged in scientific and engineering research, dedicated to the furthering science and technology and to their use for the general welfare. Established in 1863, the National Academy of Sciences has served to "investigate, examine, experiment, and report upon any subject of science or art" whenever called upon to do so by any department of the government. For more information, or for the full list of newly elected members, visit http://www. nasonline. org/site/PageServer (http://www. nasonline. org/site/PageServer).

UCSF is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care.

Related links:
National Academy of Sciences news release
Http://www8.nationalacademies. org/onpinews/newsitem. aspx? RecordID=04282009 (http://www8.nationalacademies. org/onpinews/newsitem. aspx? RecordID=04282009)

University of California, San Francisco
Www. ucsf. edu

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Roni Deutch - the Tax Lady - Successfully Negotiates Currently Not Collectible Status for Taxpayers Owing The IRS Over $2.2 Million

2011-10-29T01:42:00.000-07:00

Roni Deutch - the Tax Lady - Successfully Negotiates Currently Not Collectible Status for Taxpayers Owing The IRS Over $2.2 Million

Television's tax lady Roni Deutch helped cease Internal Revenue Service collections on 41 clients collectively owing the IRS over $2.2 million in back taxes. Through placement on the IRS' Currently Not Collectible status, Ms. Deutch's firm was able to bring instant relief for these families. Currently Not Collectible status may be an appropriate form of resolution for taxpayers that do not qualify for an Offer in Compromise.

North Highlands, CA (PRWEB) October 9, 2007

In August 2007, tax attorney Roni Deutch and her law firm, Roni Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation, successfully negotiated Currently Not Collectible status with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on behalf of 41 clients who collectively owed $2.2 million in IRS back taxes (http://www. ronideutch. com/ArticleCategory. aspx? id=1).

Currently Not Collectible status (http://www. ronideutch. com/service. aspx? sID=2) is a designation the IRS uses to indicate that it cannot collect from a particular taxpayer at that time. To qualify for the designation, the cost of a taxpayer's monthly expenses must exceed his or her income. Typically, the IRS places a taxpayer's collection account into Currently Not Collectible status only after determining that the taxpayer cannot pay his or her back tax liability in full or does not qualify for a monthly payment plan.

"With the recent turbulence in our national economy, my law firm and I are speaking with hundreds of taxpayers who do not have the ability to pay for their mortgage, electricity, or food - let alone their IRS back tax liability," stated Ms. Deutch. "For many of these taxpayers, Currently Not Collectible status is the way to go. It immediately addresses their IRS back tax liability and protects them from any IRS collection efforts."

"The 41 clients lived all across the country, coming from 17 different states," stated Matt Ritchie, Assistant Managing Attorney of the law firm. "Each client owed on average approximately $56,000.00, with the highest single tax liability being approximately $313,000.00. Most of the clients' cases were successfully concluded within one year, with one being successfully placed into Currently Not Collectible status within three months."

Once the IRS places a taxpayer's account into Currently Not Collectible status, the IRS immediately ceases all collection activity against the taxpayer. Thus, the IRS will no longer issue collection notices, notices of intent to levy, final notices, or notice of levy. In addition, the IRS will immediately stop any active levies on bank accounts or income, or already in place wage garnishments.

"I'd been battling with the IRS's collection department for years, but now I haven't been bothered for months," claims a former client of Ms. Deutch's firm who owed the IRS approximately $76,000. He worked with the firm for eight months and had his IRS back tax account placed into Currently Not Collectible status last month. "I am totally satisfied with the professional service and courteous, efficient personnel at Roni Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation.

The IRS considers Currently Not Collectible status as a temporary form of relief. This is only because the IRS can remove a taxpayer's account from this protected status if it has reason to believe it can now collect from the taxpayer. The IRS makes that determination through reviewing the taxpayer's annually reported income information. However, if there is no change for the better in reported income, the taxpayer's account may remain in Currently Not Collectible status until the tax liabilities expire.

It is also important to note that before the IRS will place any taxpayer's account on Currently Not Collectible status, the IRS reviews the taxpayer's financial situation to determine whether they have an ability to make a monthly payment. This is similar to the review the IRS conducts for other forms of back tax resolution, including the Offer in Compromise (http://www. ronideutch. com/ArticleCategory. aspx? id=2). The IRS will look at the taxpayer's monthly income and compare it to their monthly allowable expenses, which are reasonable expenses a taxpayer must incur every month to provide for the basic health and welfare of their family. If the allowable expenses exceed, or come close to exceeding the amount of the income, only then will the taxpayer qualify for tax relief (http://www. ronideutch. com/ArticleCategory. aspx? id=3) through Currently Not Collectible status.

However, the investigation for Currently Not Collectible status differs from the Offer in Compromise in one important respect: little to no investigation of the taxpayer's equity. That is, unlike the Offer in Compromise program, the value of a taxpayer's assets and property will not automatically disqualify a taxpayer from having his or her back tax liability put into Currently Not Collectible status.

"The IRS considers currently and formerly owned property and its potential liquidated value in calculating the minimum acceptable Offer in Compromise," stated Mr. Ritchie. "Thus, many taxpayers who are promised an Offer in Compromise by dishonest businesses often find that they in fact never qualified due to the value in their home, vehicles, investments, or even items that they no longer even own."

"Of course, they only discover that they never qualified when their Offer in Compromise has been rejected, " added Ms. Deutch. "This occurs after many months of uncertainty, thousands of dollars in fees, persistent IRS collection efforts, and a growing, unresolved back tax liability."

Her firm's former client could not have agreed more. "I had been a client of another tax resolution company for a few years, and they were supposed to be preparing an Offer in Compromise for me. But the collection activity never ceased and the company jerked me around for years. Working with Roni Deutch, on the other hand, was like a dream. They walked me through everything and most importantly they got the job done."

"Luckily, taxpayers can come to my law firm, Roni Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation for a fresh start," stated Ms. Deutch. "They can trust that our office will examine all of the critical facts of their financial situation before pursuing any form of IRS back tax resolution - be it an Offer in Compromise or Currently Not Collectible status."

Offers in Compromise and Currently Not Collectible status are only two of the various forms of IRS back tax resolution Roni Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation offers. The firm has experienced tax attorneys specializing in tax debt relief through a variety of tax relief services including Installment Agreements, Wage Garnishment Releases, Bank Levy Releases, Revenue Officer Assistance, Payroll Tax Representation, Tax Account Review, and Full Pay Service.

About Roni Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation

Roni Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation is a nationally recognized law firm that has been helping clients find solutions to their back tax liabilities for over sixteen years. To find out more about the firm or its services, visit their website at http://www. ronideutch. com (http://www. ronideutch. com) or call 1-888-TAX-LADY. To learn more about tax attorney Roni Deutch you can visit Roni's Blog (http://ronideutch. blogspot. com/), Roni Deutch IRS (http://www. ronideutchirs. com/) or the official YouTube Channel of Roni Deutch (http://www. youtube. com/ronilynndeutch).

Contact:

Mathew Guiver
Roni Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation
877-232-8477 Ext. 1914
Http://www. ronideutch. com (http://www. ronideutch. com)

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Plexis Healthcare Systems Forms Alliance with Health Access Solutions

2011-10-28T21:23:00.000-07:00

Plexis Healthcare Systems Forms Alliance with Health Access Solutions

Plexis Healthcare Systems, Inc. announced that it has formed a strategic alliance with Health Access Solutions. Health Access Solutions flagship product, Access Express web communications software, offers a full spectrum of medical management and physician communications services. Through ASP services or software license, Access Express allows healthcare organizations to introduce an advanced web-based system for automated UM and physician communications.

Ashland, OR (PRWEB) March 15, 2007

Access Express integrates decision support tools, utilization review, utilization management, customer service and Pay for Performance tools with every level of medical management. Combined with Plexis Claims Manager, a leading benefits and claims administration system serving health plans, PPOs, IPAs. TPAs and specialty health organizations, Access Express provides organizations with versatile and fully configurable online tools required to reduce costs, increase efficiency and support new products and reimbursement models. Over 2,000,000 HMO members are managed with Access Express.

About Health Access Solutions, Inc.

Health Access Solutions is the division of Pacific Partners Management Services, Inc. (PPMSI) that markets Access Express web communications software. Over the past year, Health Access Solutions software licenses have increased over 50%. Over two million commercial and Medicare HMO members are now managed with Access Express. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, PPMSI was created to provide a full spectrum of administrative, contracting and financial services to California medical groups and individual practice associations. PPMSI currently manages IPAs with over 1600 physicians and 150,000 members in commercial and Medicare HMOs. Besides providing management services, PPMSI has become a leading software provider working with medical groups, health plans and management firms throughout California and is now expanding its product and service offerings to organizations in other states. For more information about health Access Solutions visit http://www. healthaccesssolutions. com

About Plexis Healthcare Systems, Inc.

Plexis Healthcare Systems was founded in 1996 to provide a truly flexible, cost-reducing software solution to healthcare payers. By partnering with clients, Plexis developed products that have streamlined operations and addressed real-world needs. Plexis software and services have grown from our extensive engagements with clients. In 2005, Plexis was named one of the fastest growing technology companies in Oregon. In 2006, Plexis was named one of the "Top 100 Healthcare IT Companies" by Healthcare Informatics magazine. Today, Plexis serves health plans, PPOs, third party administrators, and other healthcare organizations across the United States as well as international clients. For more information about Plexis, please visit http://www. plexisweb. com.

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New Covenant to Care for Children Executive Director Invited to White House

2011-10-28T13:57:00.000-07:00

New Covenant to Care for Children Executive Director Invited to White House

Covenant to Care for Children represented at White House roundtable focused on mentoring and faith-based initiatives

Bloomfield, CT (PRWEB) February 20, 2008

Caryl Hallberg relocated from California to Connecticut in September 2007, becoming CEO of Covenant to Care for Children, a 22 year old state-wide nonprofit that mobilizes and channels the generosity of caring and faithful people to advocate for, mentor and provide direct services to the neglected, abused and at-risk children and youth of Connecticut. Connecticut is well known for being the wealthiest state in the union but few realize it has the four poorest cities in the USA.

"The challenges are huge, working with thousands of volunteers last year we served over 25,000 children, even so we are just scratching the surface of the need," stated Hallberg.

Towards the end of January 2008, Hallberg, representing Covenant to Care for Children, was one of a handful of providers from across the USA invited to participate in a round table discussion at the Whitehouse. Jim Hein, Director of the Whitehouse Faith-based and Community Initiatives hosted the event focused on the Mentoring Children of Prisoners program of the US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration of Children and Families.

"It is a great honor as the new Executive Director to represent Covenant to Care for Children; in this instance, for the mentoring work they have been doing successfully and to such high standards for so many years."

Covenant to Care for Children works with over 240 faith-based organizations throughout Connecticut, mobilizing thousands volunteers. The collective strength of these volunteers served 25,000 of Connecticut's children in 2007. Much of the work done through the four CCC programs is preventative, helping families stay untied or helping to permanently reunite families. As a nonprofit, Covenant to Care for Children, depends on the support of individual and corporate donations. To donate, volunteer or learn more visit www. covenanttocare. org

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LifeWay Christian Resources Partners with SurePayroll to Offer Churches Substantial Saving for Online Payroll Service

2011-10-28T13:14:00.000-07:00

LifeWay Christian Resources Partners with SurePayroll to Offer Churches Substantial Saving for Online Payroll Service

SurePayroll and LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention today announced that Digital Church, a cloud computing initiative launched by LifeWay in March, is offering churches an online payroll service through SurePayroll.

New York, NY (PRWEB) December 30, 2010

The service is being offered under SurePayroll's Business Online Payroll brand, which accommodates clergy payroll needs, such as special W2 reporting rules for clergy housing allowances.

LifeWay customers can process payroll whenever and wherever they have Internet service. The payroll entry process takes just minutes to complete. Users simply log in and enter their payroll data. The service handles the rest, including calculating wages and deductions, depositing and filing payroll taxes, and paying employees through direct deposit.

Complete customer support is accessible by phone or email six days a week, and payroll experts will gladly walk church personnel through the payroll enrollment process to ensure setup is accurate for the rules and regulations applicable to clergy payroll.

"Churches need to be careful when selecting a payroll service, as not all accommodate special IRS requirements for clergy compensation," says SurePayroll Vice President of Business Development Cal Steinhoff. "Business Online Payroll can give churches peace of mind, as it is designed to meet their specific taxation regulations."

As the country's largest full-service online payroll company, SurePayroll processes payroll for more than 30,000 small business customers and nonprofit organizations.

"Churches differ from for-profit businesses in regards to tax codes and payroll rules and regulations, but not in the fact that they want to pay their staff members and employees accurately and on-time," says Matt Morris, Project Manager of Digital Church for LifeWay. "Through Business Online Payroll, they can eliminate the hassles inherent in processing payroll and instead spend their time focused on ministry."

Through Digital Church, LifeWay is now offering Business Online Payroll powered by SurePayroll to new and existing customers. To learn more or sign up, visit lifeway. com/digitalchurch or call 866.311.1416.

About Lifeway

Established in Nashville, Tenn., in 1891, LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention is one of the world's largest providers of Christian products and services, including Bibles, church literature, books, music, audio and video recordings, church supplies, and Internet services through LifeWay. com. The company also owns and operates 162 LifeWay Christian Stores across the nation, as well as two of the largest Christian conference centers in the country. Through its publishing division, B&H Publishing Group, LifeWay has produced one of the most accurate and readable Bible translations ever - the Holman Christian Standard Bible. LifeWay is a religious nonprofit organization that receives no funding from the denomination and reinvests income above operating expenses in mission work and other ministries around the world.

About SurePayroll

The online alternative, SurePayroll is dedicated to providing a simple, convenient and accurate online payroll service at a price small business owners can afford. Tens of thousands of customers rely on SurePayroll to process payroll on demand in as few as two minutes. In addition, SurePayroll offers efficient online solutions for managing 401(k) plans, health insurance, workers' compensation, employee screening and more. For accountants and banking partners, SurePayroll provides private-label and co-branded services that enable them to offer payroll processing to their small business clients. Every month the company releases the SurePayroll Small Business Scorecard, which aggregates hiring and compensation data from more than 30,000 small businesses regionally and nationwide, and includes overall optimism levels among small business owners. Founded in 2000, SurePayroll has received numerous prestigious awards for its innovative technology and outstanding customer service, including recognition from PC Magazine, Inc. 500, Accounting Today, the American Business Awards and many others. For more information, please visit SurePayroll. com.

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Stevia Now Available Online at Efoodpantry. com to Help Consumers Sweeten their Diets Naturally While Cutting Calories

2011-10-27T14:03:00.000-07:00

Stevia Now Available Online at Efoodpantry. com to Help Consumers Sweeten their Diets Naturally While Cutting Calories

Efoodpantry. com is now offering a variety of Stevia products, a natural, no-calorie sweetening alternative that is 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar. Stevia is ideal for consumers looking to decrease or eliminate sugar in the diet without skimping on taste.

Springfield, IL (PRWEB) May 17, 2008

Made from the leaves of a South American plant, Stevia has been used safely for centuries by the natives of Paraguay. Stevia products are now finding their way into the kitchens of millions of consumers worldwide, including the United States.

Stevia is sold in a variety of forms including liquid drops, plants or leaves, white and green powder and more. The heat-stable product can be used in a number of low-carbohydrate, sugar-free recipes.

In addition to its sweetening capabilities, Stevia also provides a number of health benefits. According to some studies, the plant leaves of Stevia contain nutrients that help regulate blood sugar, promote insulin creation and lower blood pressure. With zero calories and carbohydrates and a zero glycemic index, Stevia is ideal for individuals with diabetes, as well as calorie counters and people following healthy weight loss plans.

Stevia is widely used as a food additive and tabletop sweetener in Asia and South America, but is currently sold solely as a dietary supplement in several other countries including the U. S., members of the European Union and Canada.

To purchase Stevia products, visit www. efoodpantry. com and visit the Dietary Supplements Pantry.

Efoodpantry. com is a one-stop shop for hundreds of delicious "better-for-you" foods. Our pantries feature a wide variety of unique specialty food products that meet specific dietary needs, including soy foods, organic foods, sugar-free foods, wheat-free gluten-free foods and other foods modified for special diets.

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Acucare Group and Slone and Associates Announce a Tactical Partnership

2011-10-27T10:44:00.000-07:00

Acucare Group and Slone and Associates Announce a Tactical Partnership

As part of its current strategic initiatives, Acucare Group announces a new comprehensive approach to talent acquisition, through giving organizations the means to use one ÂCenter of ExcellenceÂ for all services and solutions.

Reston, Virginia (PRWEB) July 10, 2005

For over ten years, Acucare Group has focused on quality service and built strong alliances through relationships with successful organizations worldwide.

ÂAt Acucare Group we strongly believe that human resources are a basic element of the organizationsÂ wealth and outstanding performanceÂ states Peter Chaalan, President and CEO of Acucare Group.

Acucare Group was established to respond to the critical needs of its clients, to reengineer processes that provide clients with strategic direction in planning and to implement innovative business and clinical solutions. Acucare Group is the first integrated healthcare consultancy firm that enables business insight and analysis thus delivering solutions that fulfill forward-thinking organizationsÂ needs. Its approach is to focus on understanding clients' needs first and then matching solutions to meet those needs. Through our partnerships and alliances Acucare Group delivers results through vision, leadership, efficiency and compliance while it equips clients to be market leaders in the rapidly changing and highly competitive business world.

Slone & Associates is a leading national healthcare search firm with offices in Washington, D. C. and Miami, Florida. It specializes in the recruitment of technical, clinical, administrative and business development professionals. This specialization provides the customers with unparalleled access to an astonishing pipeline of executive talent. Slone & AssociatesÂ savvy, drive, and passion for customer service has produced stellar results.

In addition to providing quality candidates, Slone & Associates will be available to assist in writing job descriptions, provide frequent updates on all searches, thoroughly screen and prepare all candidates and professionally negotiate offers.

Acucare Group and Slone & Associates are excited to work together to provide recruitment services through our Center of Excellence. Together we can be of assistance with highly experienced search professionals and a strong commitment to delivering value.

ÂPerfection, fortunately, is not the only alternative to mediocrity. A more sensible alternative is excellence. Striving for excellence is stimulating and rewarding; striving for perfection Â in practically anything Â is both neurotic and futile,Â says Edwin C. Bliss.

Contacts:

Paola Madrisotti

Senior Vice President

Acucare Group

703-435-8304 Ext. 133

Www. acucaregroup. com

Www. e2rinnovations. com

Adam Slone

President

Slone and Associates

888-424-7800

Www. sloneandassociates. com

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Onboard Media and Harrah’s Entertainment Resorts in Las Vegas Announce Re-Branding of the Successful Caesars Player Magazine as Vegas Player

2011-10-26T13:09:00.000-07:00

Onboard Media and Harrah’s Entertainment Resorts in Las Vegas Announce Re-Branding of the Successful Caesars Player Magazine as Vegas Player

The stylish lifestyle publication will feature a new look, exclusive content and increased circulation

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) October 6, 2010

After chronicling the vibrant Las Vegas lifestyle with the in-room magazine Caesars Player, Onboard Media and Harrah's Entertainment's Las Vegas resorts are pleased to announce a re-branding that will take the luxury magazine to a new level, in the form of Vegas Player.

Harrah's Las Vegas resorts and Onboard Media have entered into a long-term agreement to publish Vegas Player, continuing the successful partnership that was forged in 1994. The agreement will put the magazine in more than 22,500 rooms and suites at the company's nine Las Vegas resort/hotels, including Caesars Palace and Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

As part of a sophisticated package of integrated-media services, Vegas Player will seamlessly align with content on http://www. VegasPlayerMagazine. com as well as programming on Vegas Player Television, which will air exclusively at Harrah's Entertainment resorts. The additional media provides added value for resort guests and offers a truly integrated media package for advertisers.

"We are proud to provide our guests with an exceptional in-room magazine and television channel. The re-branding of the publication comes at a time when we've expanded our Las Vegas group of resorts and have many exciting new amenities to showcase," said Bonnie Gilmour, Vice President of Marketing for the Las Vegas Region of Harrah's Entertainment. "We are pleased to continue to work with Onboard Media, an innovative group that understands our brands and the interests of our guests."

Vegas Player will showcase the glamour and excitement of the ever-evolving city. With an insider's view of the fast-paced Sin City scene, the magazine and its companion television and web programs will continue to provide the dynamic content that readers have come to expect. Leading with a high-impact celebrity cover, each issue will present interviews with movie stars and other Hollywood players; custom high-end fashion and jewelry photo shoots; features on the latest products and accessories; articles on star chefs and headline entertainers; reports on the latest health and fitness trends; and expert insights into gaming. Vegas Player will bring readers the hottest looks, share the latest buzz on the red carpet, and head backstage for insightful visits with Vegas personalities.

"Expanding our partnership with Harrah's Entertainment through Vegas Player magazine and Vegas Player Television to include all of their Las Vegas destinations is an extremely fulfilling venture for our team. No other Las Vegas resort company has a truly integrated media package such as this, and we're excited to offer it to our advertisers," explains Rod Musum, Onboard Media Group Publisher and Executive Director of Sales.

Debuting in November 2010, Vegas Player will be published three times annually, and will be distributed in the rooms to resort guests of Bally's, Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon, Caesars Palace, Flamingo, Harrah's, Imperial Palace, Paris, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The new circulation will result in a 23 percent increase in distribution. Vegas Player Television and http://www. VegasPlayerMagazine. com will go live in tandem with the magazine.

About Onboard Media
Onboard Media is a leading provider of custom, integrated media solutions to the global travel industry. Founded in 1989, the company offers an array of high-quality custom media services to its diverse clientele around the world. Onboard Media is owned by LVMH (Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton) Group. For additional information, visit the company's Web site: http://www. Onboard. com.

Media Contacts

Deanna Pettit:
Phone: (702) 794-3328
Email: dpettit(at)harrahs(dot)com
Director of Public Relations, Harrah's Entertainment-Las Vegas Region

Robin Rosenbaum-Andras:
Phone: (305) 673-0400
Email: robin(at)Onboard(dot)com
Vice President and Publisher, Onboard Media (Miami Beach)

Rod Musum:
Phone: (702) 212-5695
Email: rod(at)Onboard(dot)com
Group Publisher and Executive Director of Sales, Onboard Media (Las Vegas)

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CenterWatch Names PharmaTech Solutions as Referred Call Center for Clinical Trials

2011-10-26T05:34:00.000-07:00

CenterWatch Names PharmaTech Solutions as Referred Call Center for Clinical Trials

(PRWEB) January 23, 2000

Wilmington, NC January 24, 2000: PharmaTech Solutions, Inc. (PTS) announced, today, that it has been named as the referred call center by CenterWatch Clinical Trials Listing ServiceÂ, the information source for the clinical trials industry. CenterWatch already provides

PharmaTech Solutions with a tremendous supplement to traditional patient recruitment, allowing patients' access to clinical trials information 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, via their Internet web site, CenterWatch. com.

James Mash, founder, President and CEO of PharmaTech Solutions says "combined with our protocol specific recruitment advertising plans, the CenterWatch web postings deliver a definitive boost to the overall effectiveness of our campaigns by directing patients and their loved ones to our trials via the Internet. Additionally, the CenterWatch endorsement lends greater credibility to our position as the clinical edge in patient recruitment and to our relentless pursuit of the highest standards in patient management."

CenterWatch Clinical Trials Listing ServiceÂ, is a Boston based Internet and publishing company for the clinical trials industry. CenterWatch. com attracts over 250,000 unique visitors each month to their web site, creating several million page view requests. Additionally,

CenterWatch lists clinical trials on WebMD. com, iVillage. com, Medscape. com, OnHealth. com, Mediconsult. com, AmericasDoctor. com and many other prominent patient and physician Internet health portals. PharmaTech Solutions, Inc. Â®, based in Wilmington, is a Patient Management OrganizationÂ specializing in the recruitment, retention and randomization of patients for clinical Trials.-30-

Best-selling Eldercare Author Brings Her Voice to New Blog

2011-10-23T13:13:00.000-07:00

Best-selling Eldercare Author Brings Her Voice to New Blog

Joy Loverde, bestselling author of 'The Complete Eldercare Planner', brings her voice to the blogosphere with the aid of EldercareABC.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) June 24, 2009

Joy Loverde has teamed up with the new eldercare blog, EldercareABCblog. com to bring her work to a growing audience of boomer and sandwich generations. The Eldercare ABC blogging community represents a collaboration of six 'eldercare bloggers' and promises answers to eldercare issues.

As a writer and consultant, Loverde, has over 25-years experience as a media spokesperson, with appearances on the Today Show, CBS Early Show, CNN Headline News, Fox News, and National Public Radio. Her writing has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, LA Times, Kiplinger's Retirement Report, and HR Magazine. USA TODAY ran a four-part series on Joy's eldercare programs.

According to a Metlife market survey the annual cost for a private room in a nursing home in the US averages above $77,000. With the economic slump showing no sign of easing, the number of people able to afford this cost is plummeting. In-Home Care is the first choice for elderly people requiring care. Eldercare Planning has become an essential element of keeping an aging parent in their home. With eldercare becoming a pressing issue the new edition of Loverde's The Complete Eldercare Planner hits the shelves at just the right time.

The Eldercare ABC team has been extending their help for caregivers via social networks, with profiles in Facebook, Twitter and a host of other platforms. By providing practical and moral support from their forum on the new Eldercare ABC. com site, the team connects Boomers, Sandwich Gen and other generations facing the 'aging-care' challenge.

Stephen Joyce the CEO and co-founder of Eldercare ABC states their mantra is "a community designed by caregivers for caregivers". Joyce went onto to say that "Every member of the ABC team have cared for or is caring for an aging parent".

Regular contributors include:
Joy Loverde, eldercare author of The Complete Eldercare Planner', consultant and eldercare spokes person. Mary Beth Sammons, author of 'We Carry Each Other: Getting through Life's Toughest Times' and six other books. Mary Nix, an active advocate for senior citizens and former feature writer and online manager for the award-winning Home Education Magazine; Janice Wallace, "The Eldercare Coach" and the owner and founder of Caring for Caregivers; Christy Cuellar-Wentz, a counselor, coach and co-founder of Mommy-Muse. com. Mary Jane Stern, a Medicare and Medicaid specialist.

Research by the National Alliance of Caregivers has shown that the care giving experience can have serious effects on the health of the caregiver. Caregivers are 51% more likely to be taking more medications for their own health, and are 90 % more likely to have greater levels of stress and worry than non-caregivers. "From these statistics alone it is apparent that we need to provide greater levels of support to these essential contributors within our society" states Stephen Joyce.

Visitors to the site can now download a free e-book on eldercare finances, with valuable research and guidance on how to manage care costs.

For more information, visit Eldercareabcblog. com.

AboutEldercareABCblog. com
EldercareABCblog. com is the premier online blog for caregivers providing information and support on all aspects of eldercare. A growing online community designed by caregivers for caregivers. Founded by Stephen and Sandra Joyce, EldercareABC is an online information resource for those caring for elderly parents. If it takes a village to raise a child what sort of community does it take to care for an elderly parent? This is the question the EldercareABC team have embraced. The "ABC" stands for "About Being Connected" and reflects EldercareABCs' commitment to the power of community, empathy and peer support.

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CEO of Essentia Water Departs

2011-10-22T20:22:00.000-07:00

CEO of Essentia Water Departs

(PRWEB) February 2, 2002

Business Editors

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2002--James S. Tonkin, a senior beverage marketing executive, formally announced his departure as

Chief executive from Essentia Water Inc.

He was at the helm of the company since early 1998, when he signed a consulting agreement to take the fledgling bottled water startup into distribution. He developed an excellent marketing and distribution template over three years propelling the company into the

No. 2 brand position in the natural and health segments, nationally, (SPINs 2001).

"The company has been struggling for a long time, trying to extricate itself from a troubled public parent company. Due to growing competitive conditions, economic pressures relating to the `dot. com' collapse, and a tightening of the equity markets, Essentia found it implausible to raise sufficient capital to continue its national marketing and distribution efforts," said Tonkin.

Tonkin left to pursue other opportunities, and is saddened by his departure.

"I gave my all to Essentia, and feel badly that we could not achieve our long term objective(s). The concept of functional water, highly purified, with elevated pH levels and health/nutritional benefits, was certainly at the forefront of the burgeoning bottled

Water business.

"I plan to stay in a leadership role to develop products like Essentia ongoing, as the focus on innovation, ingenuity, and niche

Marketing are my passions. Even now, as Coke and Pepsi have seen the light of the segment, we marketers have finally seen our efforts

Appreciated and soon copied," Tonkin boasted.

Tonkin has made many friends and business associations over his almost 30 years in the industry, and looks forward to reappearing soon

Again to work with many of those individuals, companies and friends.

"The industry is a small one...and one gets to know the players quickly and well in short order...it is also an incestuous business

With lots of personnel shifts and corporate posturing. With mergers and acquisitions so prevalent today, clearly the strong will survive

And the weak will merge, be acquired or wither," Tonkin predicted.

--30--NK/ix*

CONTACT: Beverage Consulting International

James S. Tonkin, 602/432-7992

jstonkin@msn. com

KEYWORD: ARIZONA

INDUSTRY KEYWORD: FOODS/BEVERAGES

SOURCE: Beverage Consulting International

Clarity Group, Inc. Announces Listing of Clarity PSO by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality of the Department of HHS

2011-10-22T00:15:00.000-07:00

Clarity Group, Inc. Announces Listing of Clarity PSO by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality of the Department of HHS

Clarity PSO, A Division of Clarity Group, Inc., listed with AHRQ as a Patient Safety Organization

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) November 20, 2008

Clarity Group, a leading provider of healthcare risk, quality and patient safety software and consulting services, announced today that its newest operating division, Clarity PSO, has been listed as a Patient Safety Organization by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) effective November 19, 2008. Patient Safety Organizations were created by the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 (Patient Safety Act), and organizations must complete an application and filing process to be listed.

Clarity PSO offers healthcare clients the opportunity to participate in patient safety and quality improvement efforts without risk of losing protection of data confidentiality or fearing discovery in the case of potential litigation. Healthcare providers from hospitals, long term care, home care, medical groups and others can gain this protection by following certain conditions set forth in the Patient Safety Act. "We are very pleased to offer the services of benchmarking, event review, education and risk-quality-safety consulting to our healthcare clients and are eager to work with them to help improve patient safety processes within their organizations," stated Ellen Flynn, RN, MBA, JD, Executive Director of Clarity PSO. "The creation of Clarity PSO as a Division of Clarity Group, Inc. enables our healthcare clients to avail themselves of more than 40 years of experience in the areas of modifying systems to enhance healthcare quality and driving change through data analysis," added Anna Marie Hajek, President and CEO of Clarity Group, Inc.

Those seeking further information about Clarity PSO are asked to contact Ellen Flynn via the Clarity Website at www. claritygrp. com or at 773-864-8280.

About Clarity Group
Clarity Group, Inc. is a Chicago-based specialist in innovative integrated risk/quality/safety/service systems and consulting products that enable healthcare organizations to execute on their vision for excellence. Core Clarity products include captive insurance company development and operations, risk-quality-safety consulting services and the web-based Healthcare SafetyZone® Portal that engages all staff in collaborative, data driven change to transform the organization into a Healthcare Safety Zone for patients, visitors and staff. Clarity PSO is a Division of Clarity Group, Inc.

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Capella University Master's and PhD Students to Gather in Dallas Aug. 2-7

2011-10-21T22:17:00.000-07:00

Capella University Master's and PhD Students to Gather in Dallas Aug. 2-7

The online university currently hosts eight residential colloquia each year for its online graduate students

Minneapolis (PRWEB) August 1, 2008

Capella University (http://www. capella. edu), an accredited*, online university (http://www. capella. edu/online_university. aspx), will host a colloquium in Dallas beginning August 2 to more than 1,000 PhD and master's online degree students at the Hyatt Regency Dallas.

Each year, Capella holds approximately eight residential colloquia, during which the online university's students meet with colleagues and faculty in six days of lectures and academic seminars to analyze and discuss specific topics within their degree specializations. Every Capella PhD student and some master's degree students are required to attend colloquia, which are held at locations throughout the United States. Of the more than 23,400 students pursuing an online degree (http://www. capella. edu) at Capella, approximately 85 percent are pursuing PhD or master's degrees.

The Dallas colloquium will feature guest speaker Dr. Beatrice Berry speaking on: "Change and Transformation: No Obstacle is Too Great to Overcome."

About Capella University
Founded in 1993, Capella University (www. capella. edu) is an accredited*, fully online university that offers graduate degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services, psychology, public health, and public safety, and bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 104 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 15 certificate programs. The online university currently serves more than 23,400 students from all 50 states and 45 other countries. It is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Capella University is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www. capella. edu (http://www. capella. edu) or call 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552).
Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www. ncahlc. org.

Capella University, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552), www. capella. edu.

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Is Chiropractic More Effective Than Pain Killers In Treating Chronic Back Pain? Asks Dr. James Osiwala

2011-10-21T15:53:00.000-07:00

Is Chiropractic More Effective Than Pain Killers In Treating Chronic Back Pain? Asks Dr. James Osiwala

Dr. James Osiwala of St. Clair Shores, MI uses chiropractic to treat patients who have chronic back pain. Studies show that chiropractic care is more effective in treating chronic back pain than medical care is.

Saint Clair Shores, MI (PRWEB) June 29, 2006

Chronic back pain is a multi-billion dollar expense in the United States. It is estimated that about 50 million Americans are living with chronic pain and two-thirds of our population will suffer from some type of acute or chronic back pain at some point of our lives.

You don't have to suffer with chronic back pain anymore says Dr. James Osiwala of Health For Life Chiropractic. The use of chiropractic has been proven to rid cases of chronic back pain. Traditionally, Americans tend to gravitate towards medical care to treat their chronic back pain. According to a study in the fall of 2005 in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, medical and chiropractic care costs are about equal, but chiropractic care produces better results in treating chronic back pain.

According to Dr. Osiwala, "Chronic back pain is an epidemic. It affects the quality of every day life for millions of people. It is particularly frustrating to see so many suffer when a viable solution exists. Chiropractic has been shown to be 90% cheaper than surgery for back pain."

Many times chronic back pain sufferers rely on over the counter or prescription pills to provide temporary relief each day. "This is not a healthy way of dealing with chronic back pain, in fact reliance on these kinds of drugs have negative side effects on your liver, kidneys, and stomach. Use of pain killers also numb a person from warning signals given by their body. I've seen patients with acute back pain who prolong their recovery time. Instead of resting, they will get temporary pain relief from a pain killer and further strain their back muscles and ligaments," says Dr. Osiwala.

Dr. Osiwala offers his first visit free of charge to anyone looking into chiropractic and how it can help treat their chronic back pain. Dr. James Osiwala, D. C. is located at 32004 Harper Ave, St. Clair Shores, MI 48082. He can be reached by telephone at 586-296-1111.

Note to Editors: Dr. James Osiwala, D. C. is available as an expert source on treating chronic back pain. Please call him at 586-296-1111.

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Off-Campus Meal Plan Arrives in Flagstaff Students Choose Their Favorite Restaurants, Parents Rest Easy

2011-10-19T20:57:00.000-07:00

Off-Campus Meal Plan Arrives in Flagstaff Students Choose Their Favorite Restaurants, Parents Rest Easy

The Off-Campus Meal Plan (OCMP) is offering its meal card to Northern Arizona University and Coconino Community College students beginning this fall semester. Students can choose to dine at their favorite local restaurants without needing cash or a credit card.

FLAGSTAFF, AZ, (PRWEB) August 27, 2005

Come the 2005 fall semester, students of Northern Arizona University and Coconino Community College will have a choice in where they can eat. Instead of eating a standard meal in their schoolÂs dining hall, students can eat at their favorite restaurants in town or have food delivered to their door without using their pocket cash or racking up their credit card bill by using The Off-Campus Meal Plan (OCMPÂ®).

OCMP polled students to find out where they like to eat. OCMP delivered - now students can eat where they want with the convenience of swiping their OCMP meal card. More than nine restaurants in the Flagstaff area accept the OCMP card as a form of payment for studentÂs meals and more restaurants are expected to sign on during the fall 2005 semester. Students of Northern Arizona University and Coconino Community College will simply flash their OCMP card when eating at restaurants of their choice, like Pita Pit, San FelipÂs Coastal Cantina and BiffÂs Bagels, among others.

ÂSince this is the first time anything like OCMP has come to the Flagstaff area, it is very exciting. For the last couple of years, we have received thousands of e-mails and phone calls from parents and students of Northern Arizona University and Coconino Community College asking for us to bring them this program,Â says David Diana, President and Founder of OCMP.

ÂFor over 10 years, OCMP has provided meal plans to hundreds of thousands of students across the country, giving them the freedom to eat, by using a meal card, just like they were at the school dining hall, but now at off-campus restaurants,Â says Michael Hauke, Vice President.

Not only can students eat what they want, where they want and when they want, they can enjoy discounts on their food, meaning less meals used on their card. OCMP participating restaurants offer frequent discounts that are displayed at their store and on OCMPÂs Web site. When students visit their local eatery they simply flash their OCMP card to enjoy these discounts.

ÂOCMP has transformed campus eating. By offering the plan, weÂve increased the amount of students eating at our store and the students have a healthy alternative,Â says Vincenzo Sorriso, Owner of Saladworks, one of the hundreds of restaurants that accept the OCMP card across the country.

ÂAs a parent and as a restaurant owner, I really see the value in the (OCMP) card. Not a day goes by that more OCMP cards come through my register, than cash or credit, and the kids just love it,Â says Larry Severance, Owner of the Loose Goose CafÃ© in Amherst, MA.

Parents get the added peace of mind of knowing that the OCMP meals are only redeemable for food and are thankful that their kids cannot create credit card debt. The OCMP card is also secure, a picture ID and pin number are needed when using the card. With OCMPÂs easy to use meal plan, Northern Arizona University and Coconino Community College students now have a safe, easy and reliable way to eat at their favorite restaurants whenever they want.

Parents and students can enroll in OCMP within a few minutes, keep track of and update their accounts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, instantly, and discover new participating restaurants by visiting www. ocmp. com or by calling OCMPÂs World Headquarters at 888-211-6267.

About OCMP:

The Off-Campus Meal Plan (OCMPÂ®) was founded by David Diana in 1995. Wanting an alternative to his own campusÂ meal plan, David established a business that would offer students an affordable, easy-to-use meal plan to use at their favorite off-campus restaurants. It began at the University of Massachusetts, his alma mater, and has evolved into over 40 universities across the U. S.

Press Contacts:

Michael Hauke

OCMP

732-977-5546

Mike@ocmp. com

NOTE TO EDITORS: For additional information visit OCMPÂs Website (www. ocmp. com) or call OCMP's World Headquarters at 888-211-6267. OCMP, the OCMP logo, are either registered trademarks or trademarks of OCMP. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners

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Walden University Offers New Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems Degree Program

2011-10-18T01:58:00.000-07:00

Walden University Offers New Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems Degree Program

Walden University is expanding their degree program offerings to the fast growing field of information technology. The new BS degree will be offered alongside the current programs in business administration, psychology, and child development.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) August 13, 2008

Walden University, one of the nation's largest online providers of graduate degrees, is offering a new Bachelor of Science (B. S.) in Computer Information Systems degree, designed to provide students with the technical and business skills they need to advance their careers in information technology--the fastest-growing sector in the economy, according to the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The new B. S. in Computer Information Systems program adds to Walden's undergraduate offerings in business administration, psychology and child development.

"The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems program blends academic theory with real-world experience so that students can acquire the skill set most sought after by today's information technology managers, including the interdisciplinary skills least likely to be outsourced. The new program also offers the latest technologies in online learning, including podcasts that can be downloaded to portable devices for maximum flexibility," said Dr. Wanda S. Gravett, associate dean of Walden's School of Management.

Employment opportunities are expected to remain strong in the information technology industry as demand for highly trained professionals grows in response to rapid advances in computer technology, continuing development of new computer applications and the growing importance of information security.

According to a recent national poll from the Association of American Colleges and Universities, nearly two-thirds of employers say that "too many of today's graduates lack the skills to succeed in our global economy." Walden is directly addressing this critical-skills gap by including elements such as global awareness in its undergraduate curriculum. As a member of the Laureate International Universities network, Walden has a growing international student body that gives students a unique opportunity to gain a diverse, global perspective.

Students in Walden's B. S. in Computer Information Systems program will be able to translate their online learning experience to the workplace and improve their ability to work across organizational, disciplinary and geographic boundaries. Adult learners can earn their degrees while balancing work and personal commitments and prepare themselves for an increasingly global economy and job market.

Students will also gain experience in conducting group analysis and designing projects; in communicating effectively with co-workers, employers and other professionals; and in using specialized information technology tools. Concentrations are offered in Educational Computing, Healthcare Informatics, Human Computer Interaction, Information Systems Management, Information Systems Security, Online Work and Communities and a Self-Designed option.

Walden's bachelor's degree programs in computer information systems, business administration, psychology and child development also effectively transition into closely related graduate programs for students who want to continue their education in their disciplines. Walden recently introduced a Master of Information Systems Management degree program to help prepare students for leadership in the creation and management of information systems, processes and services that meet organizational needs.

Walden provides students access to academic advisors, tutors, university librarians and a full range of other student support services to help ensure that they have what they need to succeed in their studies.

For more information, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336 or visit www. WaldenU. edu.

About Walden University:
Since 1970, Walden University has offered working professionals the opportunity to earn advanced degrees through distance learning. Today, this comprehensive, accredited online university offers doctoral and master's degrees in education, psychology, management, public policy and administration and health and human services, as well as master's programs in engineering and IT and bachelor's programs in business, computer information systems, psychology, and child development. Walden University is a member of Laureate International Universities, a leading global network of accredited campus-based and online universities. For more information, visit www. WaldenU. edu. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www. ncahlc. org; 1-312-263-0456.

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Outskirts Press Announces 'Hope Through the Fire', the Latest Highly-Anticipated Mental Health Book From Columbia, SC Author Gayle Heimbach Bradshaw

2011-10-17T11:16:00.000-07:00

Outskirts Press Announces 'Hope Through the Fire', the Latest Highly-Anticipated Mental Health Book From Columbia, SC Author Gayle Heimbach Bradshaw

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Hope Through the Fire by Gayle Heimbach Bradshaw, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 Paperback in the Mental Health category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $7.95. The webpage at www. outskirtspress. com/gaylyn was launched simultaneously with the book's publication.

Denver, CO/Columbia, SC (PRWEB) January 30, 2008

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Hope Through the Fire by Gayle Heimbach Bradshaw, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 Paperback in the Mental Health category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $7.95. The webpage at www. outskirtspress. com/gaylyn (http://www. outskirtspress. com/gaylyn) was launched simultaneously with the book's publication.

About the Book (Excerpts & Info)

"Sometimes reaching for hope is like reaching for a blade of grass in a blaze of fire. You may get burned. You may want more time for old wounds to heal. But you must reach in, and grasp the hope... and go on."

"At times, five seconds feels like a million years. When you are battling your own mind, it becomes very confusing. I have been laughed at, ridiculed, raped and rejected. However, my faith has remained. This journey leads me--over and over--to God. I remember a verse in the Bible (Romans 15:13)"May the God of Hope fill you with all Joy and Peace as you trust in Him." It's hard work, but I am growing, day-by-day, as I learn to trust Him. My world goes 'round and 'round, and upside down, but I've found I can come to God in a very unique way. When I don't understand what is going on in my heart, or what is going on in my mind, I've found that He is there."

Deftly constructed at 124 pages, Hope Through the Fire is being aggressively promoted to appropriate markets with a focus on the Mental Health category. With U. S. wholesale distribution through Ingram and Baker & Taylor, and pervasive online availability through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and elsewhere, Hope Through the Fire meets consumer demand through both retail and library markets with a suggested retail price of $7.95.

Additionally, Hope Through the Fire can be ordered by retailers or wholesalers for the maximum trade discount price set by the author in quantities of ten or more from the Outskirts Press wholesale online bookstore at www. outskirtspress. com/buybooks (http://www. outskirtspress. com/buybooks)

ISBN: 9781432718947 Format: 5 x 8 Paperback SRP: $7.95

For more information or to contact the author, visit www. outskirtspress. com/gaylyn (http://www. outskirtspress. com/gaylyn )

About the Author

Gayle is a survivor who has lived though abuse of many kinds. She suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. She is becoming victorious over schizophrenia and depression. Serving as a cryptologist in the Marines, she learned skills which helped carry her through the most difficult times of despair. She is determined to finish the race. This book speaks her heart. She hopes it will speak to yours.

About Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press, Inc. offers turn-key, full-service, custom self-publishing for authors seeking a cost-effective, fast, and flexible way to publish and distribute their books worldwide while retaining all their rights and full creative control. In 2007, the Denver Business Journal recognized Outskirts Press as the 3rd fastest-growing privately-held company in Colorado, with a growth rate of 1,560% since 2004. Available for authors globally at www. outskirtspress. com and located on the outskirts of Denver, Colorado, Outskirts Press represents the future of book publishing, today.

Outskirts Press, Inc., 10940 S. Parker Rd - 515, Parker, Colorado 80134
Http://outskirtspress. com (http://outskirtspress. com) 1-888-OP-BOOKS

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Corporate Gift Service Launches New Student Care Package Division

2011-10-16T14:14:00.000-07:00

Corporate Gift Service Launches New Student Care Package Division

Online Gift Basket Retailer Occasionally Gifted Inc. announces company expansion with innovative ‘student friendly’ product line.

Barrie, ON (PRWEB) October 9, 2005

Occasionally Gifted Inc. began providing gift solutions for local companies in Guelph, Georgetown and Erin, ON, Canada in November 2000. After 5 years of successful business (retailing Gift Baskets and Corporate Gift Solutions at www. occasionallygifted. com), the company announces Phat PacksTM, www. phatpacks. ca a new division of customized student care packages.

Company president Krysta Chapman notes “While gift baskets are an attractive and thoughtful means of gift giving, we determined that there was still a great need for a more specific gift line for the college & university crowd. One that was fun to send and even cooler to receive! Phat PacksTM is a fun and affordable gift solution to send to college & university students while they are away at school.”

“We are offering many opportunities for fundraising and improving student life on campus through our co-operative affiliate program. Our mandate is to partner with schools across Canada, providing a lucrative opportunity for the student groups and organizations to earn additional revenue.”

These great gifts are prepared according to theme and occasion including Dorm Sweet Dorm, Healthy Eats, Birthday in a Box, Morning Grab N’ Go, Stress Therapy, Kickin’ Back Flicker Feast and more. Phat PacksTM care packages are available for delivery across Canada and range in price from $39.95 to $59.95 Canadian.

The Care Packages have been designed with both the sender and receiver in mind – Easy online ordering through an enhanced secure shopping cart system, same business day shipping throughout Canada, parcel tracking, seasonal and occasion specific care package themes that will quickly become the talk of the campus!

Occasionally Gifted Inc. welcomes inquiries about their partnership & affiliate programs with Phat PacksTM.

For specific information regarding fundraising and affiliate programs please please visit http://www. phatpacks. ca/contact. aspx (http://www. phatpacks. ca/contact. aspx).

For further information, please contact President and Owner,

Krysta Chapman

Phone: (705)730-5541

Toll Free: 1-866-431-GIFT

E-fax: 1-775-806-1736

Occasionally Gifted Inc.

Www. occasionallygifted. com

Www. phatpacks. ca

Barrie, ON Canada

Phone: 705-730-5541

Toll Free: 866-431-4438

E-fax: 775-806-1736

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One topic of interest to just about everyone is that of wellness. With that in mind, ONLINEDIETSEEKER. COM, in partnership with jumpat. com has announced the new search engine dedicated to the issues of diet, health & exercise

2011-10-15T10:14:00.000-07:00

One topic of interest to just about everyone is that of wellness. With that in mind, ONLINEDIETSEEKER. COM, in partnership with jumpat. com has announced the new search engine dedicated to the issues of diet, health & exercise.

Issues concerning diet health & fitness are some of the most heavily searched on the internet as people all over try to improve the quality of their life by making healthy changes to their everyday lives. ONLINEDIETSEEKER. COM puts all the information anyone needs in one site where both advertisers & consumers can get what they need.

(PRWEB) September 5, 2004

ONLINEDIETSEEKER. COM has a variety of programs for advertisers, such as complimentary listings in its directory for everyone in wellness related areas. This includes doctors, therapists, acupuncturists, alternative medicine practitioners & pet care professionals.

Fran Chesler, partnership owner of ONLINEDIETSEEKER. COM knows from personal history the problems associated with dieting. "I have been on every diet in the world, twice. I have found that there are only 2 secrets to effective & lasting weight loss, diet & exercise. It's for that reason that this site was created so people can go to one spot & get the information they need for healthier lives & lifestyles."

ONLINEDIETSEEKER. COM allows web surfers to find all the information they need relating to wellness. Advertisers can effectively reach people who want to buy their products.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. If it is at all possible to avoid disease, that is a good idea. ONLINEDIETSEEKER. COM offers one starting point to better health.

The following portal is powered by Jumpat. com and advertising is powered by the Jumpat. com JumpLink system. For additional information on our portals please visit http://www. jumpatbiz. com (http://www. jumpatbiz. com). For investment opportunities please contact Thomas Tsilionis at 888-212-4772 Ext. 85 or tomt@jumpat. com

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Advance in DuPont™ Kalrez® Parts Overcomes Challenges of Harsh Oil and Gas Environments

2011-10-14T21:02:00.000-07:00

Advance in DuPont™ Kalrez® Parts Overcomes Challenges of Harsh Oil and Gas Environments

Reliability engineering for harsh oil and gas drilling environments such as deep water and shale has just taken a major step forward with the advent of DuPont™ Kalrez® 0090 perfluoroelastomer O-rings.

Newark, DE (Vocus) April 14, 2010

In rigorous third-party testing for rapid gas decompression (RGD) resistance per the NORSOK M-710 Rev 2 standard, Kalrez® 0090 O-rings received the best possible rating of 0000. The tests were conducted by the independent Materials Engineering Research Laboratory Ltd. (MERL) in the U. K. In contrast to Kalrez® 0090 parts, other competitive seals can pass the minimum requirements of NORSOK M-710 with multiple internal cracks developed during test cycling.

“The 0000 rating for RGD resistance is critically important for customers,” said Arun Gopalakrishnan, global market segment leader -- DuPont Performance Polymers. “O-rings with ratings poorer than Kalrez® 0090 rating of 0000 are likely to suffer greater cracking when exposed to pressure cycling. Once a crack is initiated, gas will accumulate at the next pressure cycle, eventually leading to a complete crack across the section, which could lead to seal failure.”

MERL has also certified the excellent resistance of Kalrez® parts to sour fluid ageing, including multi-phase fluids containing hydrogen sulfide. Kalrez® parts withstand attack by more than 1,800 chemicals and solvents in all. In addition, they retain high levels of elasticity and recovery even after long-term exposure to temperatures up to 250°C (482°F) and have excellent extrusion resistance as well.

The advent of Kalrez® 0090 parts adds another element to the DuPont portfolio of high-performance components and materials for the oil and gas industry. Another valued portfolio item, Vespel® CR-6100 parts, have proven in the field their ability to perform as back-up rings in a wide range of high-pressure pumps used in hydrocarbon processing and refining. Vespel® CR-6100 parts outperform those made from alternative materials such as polyetheretherketone (PEEK) in several ways. These include higher temperature resistance, more mechanical strength and nearly universal chemical resistance. Moreover, they are recognized under the latest edition of the ISO 13709 International Standard and the American Petroleum Institute’s API 610 Standard.

Both Kalrez® 0090 and Vespel® CR-6100 parts build on more than 30 years of DuPont experience in meeting the needs of the oil and gas industry for high-performance parts.

For more information about Kalrez®, call 800-323-9806 or visit kalrez. dupont. com on the web. For more information about Vespel®, call 800-222-8377 or visit vespel. dupont. com.

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

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

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Indoor Air Quality in the Home Now Affordable With the Announcement of the Novabreeze UV Air Purifier Line

2011-10-13T07:30:00.000-07:00

Indoor Air Quality in the Home Now Affordable With the Announcement of the Novabreeze UV Air Purifier Line

New germicidal ultraviolet light technology can reduce microbial contaminants in residential and commercial space. The new Novabreeze line of air purifiers is effective and affordable.

(PRWEB) April 4, 2005

Novapure Systems Inc. announced new products in its ÂNovabreezeÂ product line, available immediately for residences and commercial space where the control of indoor air quality is a concern. The new Novabreeze models use Novapure's proven germicidal ultraviolet light and cold catalyst technology to control microbial contaminants, such as molds, bacteria and viruses, and airborne chemical contaminants.

The new models feature higher power germicidal ultraviolet light output, which gives increased efficacy against airborne microbial contaminants, solid state circuitry and sturdy metal housings with advanced lamp stabilization Â very important in ducting and air conditioning units.

ÂWe are very pleased with the feedback we receive from satisfied customers. People with allergies, asthma and multiple chemical sensitivities tell us that the Novabreeze air purification system has reduced their health symptoms and even allowed some to reduce or eliminate some of their medications. The new models broaden our offering and will allow our dealers to install systems in a wider array of furnace, air conditioning and duct configurationsÂ, states John Pink, President of Novapure. Pink adds, ÂThe new models feature improved design and higher power Â all at an affordable price.Â

There are four new models of Novabreeze UV Air Purifiers, comprising single and dual lamp units. The most powerful of the new models (the most powerful residential UV air purifier on the market today) features dual high output lamps that are particularly well suited for air conditioning installations, where germicidal ultraviolet light has been long proven to keep air conditioning coils free of microbial contaminants and pathogens. Once a Novabreeze has been installed in the air conditioning system, there will no longer be a Âdirty socks odorÂ emanating from microbial growth on the air conditioner coils.

According to John Pink, more new models will be introduced shortly. ÂThese are exciting times in the indoor air quality business, as public awareness of sick building syndrome increases. We continue to develop new products to address the problem of indoor airborne contaminants.Â

For additional information, contact Mr. John Pink at (403) 531-2091 or info@novapure. com

About Novapure

Novapure is dedicated to developing solutions for the improvement of Indoor Air Quality. We offer a line of germicidal ultraviolet light (UVGI) air purification devices including Novabreeze indoor air quality control products for homes and commercial environments.

Contact information:

Novapure Systems Inc.

1204 Kensington Road NW, Suite 201

Calgary, AB T2N 3P5

Phone (403) 531-2091

Toll Free 1 (877) 577-2087

Www. novapure. com

Contact: Mr. John Pink

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HCG Diet Direct Responds to Employer Involvement in Weight Loss

2011-10-12T23:22:00.000-07:00

HCG Diet Direct Responds to Employer Involvement in Weight Loss

HCG Diet Direct responds to the increased number of employers involved in the weight loss needs of individual employees. More employers are instituting weight loss programs that target specific employees in order to decrease costs for the company due to weight related health issues.

Phoenix, AZ (Vocus) February 25, 2010

HCG Diet Direct (http://www. hcgdietdirect. com/hcg-diet-news/hcg-diet-weight-loss-employers. html) responds to the increased number of employers involved in the weight loss needs of individual employees. More employers are instituting weight loss programs that target specific employees in order to decrease costs for the company due to weight related health issues.

The popularity of employer involvement is evident by the number of official weight loss programs at major companies (and small to mid-sized companies). The movement is also reflected in the creation of “help sites” online. Entire companies are dedicated to aiding other companies (large and small) in creating and appropriately implementing what they call workplace obesity prevention programs as well as weight loss programs. There is no official legal protection against discriminating against someone in the workplace based on their weight (the one exception is Michigan) so the biggest issue during the implementation of such a program is usually employer/employee relations.

While many believe that employees approached with the suggestion to participate in such a program would find it insulting and unprofessional the reality seems to be the opposite. Many individuals in the work place are already aware that their weight is a problem worth addressing. They are typically not averse to accepting result oriented help from an employer who approaches the idea professionally and appropriately.

Jenny Boynton of HCG Diet Direct responded, “Employers should get involved. We all need to be involved. This issue is affecting a massive percentage of our overall population. If we don’t accept the issue as a real health issue that requires action we’re setting ourselves up to fall into an even tougher scenario. The obesity issue is already out of control. It’s time to take the control back.”

HCG Diet Direct offers all natural homeopathic HCG (http://www. hcgdietdirect. com/hcgdietfaq. html) weight loss (https://www. hcgdietdirect. com/secured/) using their homeopathic HCG weight loss formula. It can be used alone or along with a wide variety of appropriate supplements. The company also offers a wide array of appropriate diet, health and nutrition information on their website to aid the public in increasing their awareness of the issues and possible solutions.

To get further information on HCG Diet Direct or the HCG Diet get in touch with Jenny Boynton or visit www. hcgdietdirect. com.

Contact:
Jenny Boynton
Company: HCG Diet Direct
Www. hcgdietdirect. com
Phone: 602-916-0002

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Inteck Hires an Innovative Practice Leader

2011-10-12T13:19:00.000-07:00

Inteck Hires an Innovative Practice Leader

DENVER, COLORADO, June 24, 2008. Inteck, an information technology (IT) consulting firm for the healthcare industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Frank Nosalek Director, Consulting Services. Mr. Nosalek has over 15 years of experience in healthcare, information technology and consulting services.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) June 26, 2008

Inteck, an information technology (IT) consulting firm for the healthcare industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Frank Nosalek Director, Consulting Services. Mr. Nosalek has over 15 years of experience in healthcare, information technology and consulting services.

Mr. Nosalek will be responsible for General Consulting and Technology activities, which includes working with hospitals to help them develop their IT plans and select and install the appropriate HIS for their organization. Additionally, he will be responsible for ensuring that hospitals have the appropriate security and infrastructure to support their IT systems. Finally, his practice will enable hospitals to provide high-speed connectivity with other providers in their community. Satisfying these goals requires high-speed, easy-to-use, yet secure connectivity with all of the different databases.

"I am proud to announce that Frank Nosalek will be spearheading new areas within technology and outsourcing which have traditionally been difficult to address within the healthcare arena," states Mr. Donald Jacobs, President. Nosalek has a solid understanding of the industry's unique needs. He has experience in IT planning, system selections and system implementations, including process improvements that maximize IT usage.

To download Frank Nosalek's photo:
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About Inteck, Inc.:
Since 1982, Inteck has provided IT consulting services to the healthcare industry. Inteck specializes in aligning an organization's IT plan with its vision and business plan. Inteck provides services in the area of optimization and enhancement of existing systems; strategic and tactical IT planning; system implementation; assessment and evaluation; and facility management and outsourcing. Inteck also provides a complete set of services that support most hospital information system vendors. With staff located nationwide, Inteck employs healthcare information specialists, clinicians, chief information officers and healthcare professionals. For more information on Inteck, please visit www. Inteck-Inc. com.

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Melts in Your Mouth, Nourishes Your Body - Soy Food Craze Explodes to Chocolate

2011-10-12T08:18:00.000-07:00

Melts in Your Mouth, Nourishes Your Body - Soy Food Craze Explodes to Chocolate

ChocosoyÂ® is a delicious new chocolate made from non-GMO soy milk. ChocoSoyÂ® was developed to provide a delightful delicacy for those who enjoy the sweeter things in life, but still want or need to pursue a healthy lifestyle.

(PRWEB) March 4, 2005

ChocoSoyÂ® (www. chocosoy. com) has announced today the retail availability of its first line of 100% Vegan, Soy-Milk Chocolate products for the US market. ChocosoyÂ® is a delicious chocolate made from non-GMO soy milk. ChocoSoyÂ® was developed to provide a delightful delicacy for those who enjoy the sweeter things in life, but still want or need to pursue a healthy lifestyle.

The product was formulated for the US market by Yehuda Fruchter, whose company, Envoy Global, Inc., manages the e-commerce business for Glenn Foods, Inc. (www. glennys. com), makers of the popular GlennyÂs Soy Crisps. ÂMy experience with GlennyÂ´s introduced me to the value and demand for soy products in the US,Â explains Yehuda Fruchter, founder of ChocoSoyÂ®. ÂMy interest peaked when I discovered that my 2-year old cousin, Arad, could not eat regular milk chocolate due to his allergies and lactose-free diet. I set out on a mission to create a line of chocolate, that tasted like real milk chocolate, but that my cousin could enjoy despite his various food allergies.Â

YehudaÂs quest has paid off. ChocoSoyÂ®Â´s first product, is a delicious chocolate nugget that provides pure bliss to your senses and a rich amount of healthy soy isoflavones for your heart and bones. ChocoSoyÂ® is 100% Vegan, Lactose-Free, Gluten-Free, and made with organic sugar (non-bone char refined). It is beautifully packaged in environmentally-friendly boxes and fastened with Buriti Palm from Brazil. What does two-year old Arad have to say about ChocoSoyÂ®? ÂWell, he does not speak much yet,Â answered Mr. Fruchter, Âall I know is that he eats about 10 ChocoSoyÂ® Â´s a day and IÂ´m now his favorite cousin.Â

Consumers are already praising the taste and quality of ChocoSoyÂ®. ÂI was amazed that there was no trace of a soy taste from your ChocoSoyÂ® chocolates. They are rich, decadent, and very reminiscent of milk chocolate," rejoices Mimi Clark, Vegan Cooking Instructor, Fairfax Station, VA. "I just received ChocoSoyÂ® and I must tell you they are by far the most delicious candy I have had in a long time. I personally can't eat regular chocolate, but these set fine with me. Thank You!," says Alfina Redkoles of New Jersey.

ChocoSoyÂ® is also being highly recommended by registered dieticians. "For those who cannot or choose not to eat milk chocolate, ChocoSoyÂ® is a great alternativeÂ, says Dina Aronson, Registered Dietitian and Author of ÂThe Food Allergy Survival GuideÂ. According to the Nutrition TwinsTM, , Lyssie and Tammy Lakatos, authors of the ÂFire Up Your MetabolismÂ, ÂChocoSoyÂ® looks and tastes awesome and it is the perfect way to quench a sweet tooth craving in only 50 calories!Â

ChocoSoyÂ® is available for purchase online at http://www. chocosoy. com (http://www. chocosoy. com), or at the finest vegan online retail stores including: http://www. healthy-eating. com (http://www. healthy-eating. com), http://www. veganessentials. com (http://www. veganessentials. com), http://www. veganstore. com (http://www. veganstore. com), and http://www. foodfightgrocery. com (http://www. foodfightgrocery. com).

For More Information please contact Yehuda Fruchter at sales@chocosoy. com.

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What is a RED BEAD? New Video Explains Why It is Important and How to Use It

2011-10-11T17:11:00.000-07:00

What is a RED BEAD? New Video Explains Why It is Important and How to Use It

The world is a never-ending supply of problems. Solve one and another comes along. The name red bead is a metaphor for the problems that we experience every day in our life. In 1982, working with the noted consultant Dr. W. Edwards Deming a teaching tool called the RED BEAD Experiment was created that Dr. Deming used in his world wide seminars for almost a decade. When you play the game, each player uses a special metal paddle to draw small red and white colored beads from a large bowl. Each draw of the paddle gets 50 beads. Some are white and some are red. The white beads symbolize the good things that we experience each day as we do our work and the red beads symbolize the problems or bad things that we experience. There are many teaching examples as you play the game. One is that "Willing Worker" has little control over the RED BEAD problems. If management is not happy with the results, they dare NOT blame the worker, they need to change or improve the system.

Cupertino, CA (PRWEB) September 25, 2007

Now companies and organizations have a video based quick-reference guide on the fundamentals behind Six Sigma and Total Quality Management programs. Entitled Learn to Live the Talk - Beyond Total Quality Management, this 38 minute video has just been released on DVD and is available from Amazon. com (http://www. amazon. com/Learn-Live-Talk-Quality-Management/dp/B000VEGUY0/).

Based on the famous Dr. Deming RED BEAD Experiment, this DVD is an insightful learning tool that points out how absurd and ineffective that many traditional management styles are; and, how unproductive the workplace is when the basic system is flawed. No matter how you try to ignore it, by painting those RED BEADS white or blaming problems on the employees, a faulty system is an unproductive one.

There are many teaching examples as you play the game. "The Willing Worker has little control over the RED BEAD problems in a company. If management is not happy with the results, they dare NOT blame the worker, they need to change or improve the system." These teachings are presented in numerous text books, newspapers, magazine articles and other video programs.

Professionally scripted and filmed originally in 1994 and produced on VHS cassettes, it has just been re-released on DVD with deep linking menus. This means that the user can quickly and easily view the appropriate topic section of the video. Rather than be watched once and stored on the shelf; this DVD, may be used regularly to review a concept point or clarify an issue with an colleague, employee, customer or supplier.

Part one, shows a typical office department playing the game. The video utilizes stop action narratives presenting "concept points" and suggestions on how the game should be played.

Part Two is a conversation with Mike Johnson, a management consultant and producer of the Red Bead Experiment and the players from Part One. There is an interactive discussion of how the players felt while playing the game. The video also presents stop action "concept points" and theory from Dr. Deming's 14 Obligations of Management - 14 Points (http://www. deming. org/theman/teachings02.html).

Since 1984, when the Red Bead Experiment game first shipped commercially, thousands have been shipped world wide to companies, government agencies, consultants, schools, universities, management consultants and even to two Presidents of the United States. A donated game set is on display at the new ASQ Headquarters building (http://www. deming. org/resources/pdfs/DemingInteractionSpring2005.pdf) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

The Red Bead Experiment game is now being used by several large world wide corporations and their consultants to teach Six Sigma concepts to their work force.

One Six Sigma consulting company using the Red Bead Experiment to teach statistical process control aspects in their Six Sigma To Go classes (http://www. rathstrong. com/work_sixsigmatogo. htm), Rath & Strong states on their website we believe process and operations improvement are linked to a company's politics and culture. That's why we address issues of culture and customer focus simultaneously. The result is work that ensures responsiveness to customers, maximum efficiency and continuous improvement.

Another company, Green Leaf Mapping and Control Systems (http://www. greenleaf. com) is utilizing the information and techniques from the Red Bead Experiment to develop processes to manage and improve custodial services in hospitals and save water in landscape projects.

Other clients include: British Post Office, US Navy, US Coast Guard, restaurant chains, hospital and healthcare systems in the UK, Singapore, USA and Canada, several big 5 accounting firms, major pharmaceutical companies, worldwide parcel delivery companies, and universities and schools all over the globe.

The RED BEAD Experiment video is not intended to be a one-stop solution. It is however, a "quick reference" tool that may be used by individuals and organizations to "get started" on the road of a continuous improvement program or to be used in conjunction with other consulting efforts. Whether you call it TQM, process improvement or Six Sigma, the fundamentals behind and the concepts to get started are the same.

The most important message that the video projects is as the title suggests: Learn to Live the Talk. A lot of theory is being preached by colleges, universities, consultants; but, little effort is given to make sure that the theory is used continually, day after day, year after year.

The best theory is useless if it remains on the shelves. The Red Bead Experiment video is potentially a powerful tool in the hands of a business owner, supervisor, supplier or willing worker. With modern computer technology allowing most everyone to have a DVD player on their desk, our quick reference guide DVD may be a key to allowing the theory to be put into practice.

Since 1984, Michael Arthur Johnson Company, has been the worldwide manufacturer and distributor of the Deming style Red Bead Experiment.

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PatientSafe Solutions, Inc. Adds Regional Vice Presidents and Product Executive To Innovative Team

2011-10-10T17:32:00.000-07:00

PatientSafe Solutions, Inc. Adds Regional Vice Presidents and Product Executive To Innovative Team

The new team will share responsibility for fostering strong relationships with key clients, cultivating mutually rewarding partnerships, and driving the adoption in an effort to ensure patient safety and quality come first in each and every hospital in the world.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) October 7, 2010

PatientSafe Solutions, Inc., (PSS) a San Diego based innovator in wireless healthcare, today announced new members of the strategy and product development teams that execute the company's vision of creating a new category of solutions to improve patient safety and quality in healthcare.

The following Regional Vice Presidents will be responsible for procuring new relationships as well as accelerating and executing market development. Gina L. Nicola, Vice-President, Northeast, has 15 years of experience in the payer space between Anthem BC/BS (Regional Director of Sales) and United HealthGroup (VP of Sales & Business Development). Gina recently migrated to PSS from Virgin HealthMiles; she has 9 states in her territory. Mario Testa, Vice President, Mid-Atlantic, brings an outstanding track record of 15 years of successful business development and executive leadership experience from several patient focused healthcare companies; including two San Diego based start-up ventures, CardioNet, Inc. and Digirad Imaging Solutions; he has 9 states in his territory. Chad Cage, Vice President, South, has experience and first hand knowledge of taking new innovative products into the healthcare market. Just before joining PSS, Chad was a Regional Sales Director for CardioNet, Inc.; he has 11 states in his territory. Terron Bruner, Vice President, Central Region, has more than ten years of experience highlighted by enterprise technology sales and business development accomplishments in the healthcare industry including holding various leadership positions at Aceso Interactive, Hyland Software and Cerner Corporation; he has 11 states in his territory.

"We are thrilled about the new additions to our team,” said Shawn Orr, Vice President, Sales Operations. "Each person brings a wealth of wireless health, software and patient safety knowledge to our company. As we continue to expand our solutions and partnerships, we are looking to add industry experts who continue to promote our growth, thus improving patient safety and quality across the country" Orr continued.

Terry LeClair, Vice President, Product is an industry veteran with nearly 30 years of experience defining, building, and shipping high reliability products with strong user interfaces. Prior to PSS, Terry led product development at Inquira, a content management/search company that powers many large web sites. Terry brings a unique blend of industrial engineering expertise, high reliability systems understanding and user centric design to PSS.

The new team will share responsibility for fostering strong relationships with key customers, cultivating mutually rewarding partnerships, and driving the adoption of PSS’s technology and core messaging in an effort to ensure patient safety and quality come first in each and every hospital in the world. “To have this caliber of mission-driven professionals on our team is an outstanding testament to the innovative solution we’ve developed to ensure hospitals bolster their patient safety programs, and improve the quality of care and clinical outcomes”, said James M. Sweeney, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We are on a mission and our new team feels the sense of urgency to get our solution to health care organizations.” he added.

About PatientSafe Solutions, Inc.:
PatientSafe Solutions, Inc., (PSS) designs wireless healthcare solutions like PatientTouch™ which enables care teams to seamlessly connect to patient’s critical information and core enterprise systems, it automatically projects key actionable data to help hospitals and their clinicians deliver the right care at the right time from an easy to use iPod® Touch. PSS has defined a new category in patient safety and quality care at the bedside and beyond…Connected Patient Care. PatientSafe Solutions is headquartered in San Diego, California. More information can be found at http://www. patientsafesolutions. com.

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Couple Connection Enters the War on Soap Operas

2011-10-10T08:59:00.000-07:00

Couple Connection Enters the War on Soap Operas

Whether you are a Corrie, EastEnders, Hollyoaks or an Emmerdale fan, couples having relationship rows due to affairs and money problems owing to the recession are at the heart of most story lines.

London, UK (PRWeb UK) November 24, 2009

Whether you are a Corrie, EastEnders, Hollyoaks or an Emmerdale fan, couples having relationship rows due to affairs and money problems (http://thecoupleconnection. net/article/122) owing to the recession are at the heart of most story lines.

But how does one cope, when like in soap operas, we constantly experience rows in our day to day lives with our partners?
UK Charity, the coupleconnection. net, an online service which provides relationship advice and support helps us to understand why some arguments are not healthy and provides some practical tips and tools on how to argue better (http://thecoupleconnection. net/articles/121).

With little that can drag us and our children away from our television screens, soap operas are becoming an increasingly bigger part of our home environments. One could forget that it is fiction and that the behaviour displayed is more than just another way of keeping us hooked until the next episode.

Just as depicted in soaps, children are susceptible to the negative impacts of constant rows between parents. The coupleconnection. net reminds us that whilst it is natural for couples to disagree, some constant rows are detrimental to children. And that no matter how bad the problem seems, if you remember that you can sort it (http://thecoupleconnection. net/articles/124) by making your arguments constructive, it is a good learning experience especially for your children.

Perhaps Max and Tanya Branning of Albert Square have a lot to learn from how to manage the aftermath of arguments (http://thecoupleconnection. net/articles/123) within the family unit. And what a positive learning experience it would be for their daughters.

Not forgetting the recent ups and downs experienced by just about every couple in Hollyoaks! Including one of the shortest marriages on record, with Carmel McQueen & Calvin Valentine, tying the knot and subsequently splitting up a short time later unable to cope with the pressures of wedded life. It is a constant reminder that financial pressure (http://thecoupleconnection. net/tags/recession) could further exacerbate arguments within couple relationships.

The coupleconnection. net aims to help couples throughout the UK to tackle relationship issues before they escalate. With the release of the new guide on how to argue better it brings a fresh take on relationship issues in ways that are rarely depicted in storylines. Arguments don’t always have to lead to screaming matches that involve the entire neighbourhood; if looked at differently, they can be a healthy communication when carried out in a productive and constructive manner.

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Adventures with the Shady CharactersÂ game for preschoolers

2011-10-09T21:05:00.000-07:00

Adventures with the Shady CharactersÂ game for preschoolers

Unique computer game for preschoolers teaches sun safety. One of the few preschool health education games on the market. Available in both English and Spanish.

(PRWEB) February 20, 2004

Just in time for spring and summer vacation, HealthMark Multimedia announces the availability of a computer game for children ages 3 to 5. Adventures with the Shady CharactersÂ teaches preschool-age children how to stay safe in the sun. It is available in both English and Spanish. Developed and tested with preschoolers, Adventures is a perfect learning tool for kids. They love it! They have so much fun that they don't even realize they're learning about health along the way!

Sun Safe CentralÂ (www. sunsafecentral. com) is a companion bilingual Web site for parents and child care providers. It teaches adults how to protect children from the sun and offers educational activities for teaching preschool children to protect themselves. The site includes high-quality information, as well as songs, coloring pages, games and other activities featuring the Shady Characters.

HealthMark received funding from the National Cancer Institute to develop and test these products. The games and the Web site will be field-tested in Spring 2004 to determine their effectiveness in changing sun protection behaviors of preschool children and adults who care for them.

Adventures with the Shady CharactersÂ is available through download or on CD-ROM through www. theshadycharacters. com.

HealthMark Multimedia Information.

HealthMark Multimedia, LLC, a certified woman-owned business, uses a combination of graphics, audio, video and text to develop interactive, user-friendly software and Web sites for patientsÂ treatment and self-care decisions, for continuing education for health care professionals, and for parents and children to learn about prevention and staying healthy. The company uses an established network of medical experts, and patients and their family members or caregivers to review and test product information so that it is accurate, relevant and useful. HealthMark Multimedia also develops customized multimedia projects for companies and other organizations needing specialized health communications.

East West Woman Connects With Readers: "It feels like home," says one subscriber

2011-10-09T07:15:00.000-07:00

East West Woman Connects With Readers: "It feels like home," says one subscriber.

EW Woman, the national lifestyle magazine for today's smart, independent, global woman who relates to both East and West, created a frenzy amongst online readers in 2003, and now in 2004, with its fifth print issue, the magazine continues to impact, influence and inspire readers across the country.

PHOENIX, AZ (PRWEB) October 7, 2004

EW Woman, the national lifestyle magazine for today's smart, independent, global woman who relates to both East and West, created a frenzy amongst online readers in 2003, and now in 2004, the print version continues to impact, influence and inspire readers across the country.

EWW has been enthusiastically welcomed by readers looking for something different, something with relevance to the times we live in. The magazine, which is now distributed throughout the country via three large distribution companies, fills a void in an underserved market. EWW strives to inform and connect this group, writing about matters that are truly unique to their experience. Whether itÂs about beauty, health, relationships, work or politics, EWW delivers with its own unique personality.

What's Inside - October/November 2004

Â Breast Cancer Special Report - New advancements and cultural stigmas examined.

Â Getting out the Vote (The truth about voting and where do EW Women stand on the parties' priority lists?)

Â Actress Lauren Tom writes that words really CAN hurt you.

Â Fall Glamour

Â Immigration and Gay Rights - Part three in a three-part series

Â AND MORE

About EW Woman

A lifestyle magazine for women who find themselves in that unique space between two cultures, EW Woman blends East and West for everyday life. Headed by former print and radio journalist, Anita Malik, the magazine has grown from a simple online zine to one of the fastest growing publications in a niche market, which just happens to be part of the fastest growing population in the country. EW Woman stands out thanks to its coverage of global issues and its ability to flawlessly balance fluff with thought-provoking material. Find out more about EW Woman at www. ewwoman. com.

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Maqui Superberry: The Highest Antioxidant Superfruit Is Now Available in the United States!

2011-10-08T22:57:00.000-07:00

Maqui Superberry: The Highest Antioxidant Superfruit Is Now Available in the United States!

Novelle International has launched Maqui Superberry, a breakthrough product in the fast-moving superfruit market! Maqui Superberry liquid supplement has the highest antioxidant value of any known superfruit based liquid supplement; with an ORAC value 4 to 30 times higher than the average Acai, Goji Berry, Pomegranate, Noni and Mangosteen products.

BRADENTON, Fla. (PRWEB) June 16, 2008

Antioxidants remain the foundation of good health and longevity. "As we age, our cells continue to be affected by free radicals; our organs begin to degenerate and aging accelerates," states Dr. Ward Bond, television host of "Nutritional Living." "The body has built-in defense mechanisms to protect itself from free radical damage, but eventually, aging depletes the body's ability to keep oxidants at bay. Maqui Superberry is packed with antioxidants called anthocyanins and contains the highest ORAC values ever found among all berries or fruit. Maqui Superberry is best in class for antioxidant products, the best known strategy for healthy aging, inhibiting free radical cells, strengthening the immune system and is a natural COX-2 inhibitor."

Maqui Superberry, whose ORAC value is certified by Brunswick Laboratories, is one of the most power-packed with anthocyanins of all the fruits and berries for supplemental consumption. Anthocyanins are produced by plants for self-protection against sun, irradiation, diseases and biological enemies; maqui thrives in the harsh climate of central and southern Chile, necessitating the plant's abundant anthocyanin production.

The native Mapuche Indians of the Patagonia region in South America have for centuries benefited from the unique medicinal and healthy aging benefits of the Maqui Berry. Novelle International Founder and CEO Annie Eng spent months with the Mapuches researching and working with them to harvest Maqui, then worked with researchers to confirm its antioxidant content. After securing an exclusive distribution agreement in the United States, Eng initiated a socially responsible program that donates supplies and services for the education and healthcare of the Mapuche Indians, as well as programs to help protect the Mapuche native forest from further deforestation and industrialization. Novelle International is proud to give back to a culture that has generously given its health treasure for the American public to enjoy vibrant health.

"All of us at Novelle International are devoted to providing the public with vital enrichment through Maqui, the only berry worthy of the term 'Superberry!,'" Eng says.

NOTE: Watch "Nutritonal Living" with Dr. Ward Bond on Monday, June 23rd to learn more about Maqui Superberry. The show will air nationally on DirecTV Channel 376, DishTV Channel 262, Angel One Network, Angel Two Network, Total Christian Network, Christian Television Network and Victory Television Network.

Visit www. novelleinternational. com or call 1.866.559.8548 for more information.

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U. S. Postal Service Plays Major Role in Harlem Week 2005

2011-10-08T09:41:00.000-07:00

U. S. Postal Service Plays Major Role in Harlem Week 2005

African-American Stamp Collection honored during month-long Harlem festivities

New York (PRWEB) July 22, 2005

In its continuing effort to highlight the importance of preserving African-American history and culture through stamp collecting, the U. S. Postal Service will honor the Postal Service African-American Stamp Collection during several of New YorkÂs famed Harlem Week 2005 events.

The Postal Service will kick off their Harlem Week involvement with a discussion panel entitled More than Postage: The Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston and James Baldwin Stamps at the 6th Annual Harlem Book Fair this Saturday, July 23 from noon to 1:15 PM at Countee Cullen Library in Harlem.

Moderated by Postal Service public affairs/communications manager Monica Hand and featuring poet Haki R. Madhubuti, artist/stamp designer Barbara Higgins Bond, James BaldwinÂs niece

Aisha Karefa-Smart, and ESPER (Ebony Society of Philatelic Events and Reflections) president Manuel Gilyard, the panel will focus on the literary and historical contributions of Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and James Baldwin and the difference it makes having their images grace U. S. postage stamps.

ÂThe recognition that is being given to Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston and James Baldwin by printing their likeness on a United States postage stamp recognizes their literary achievements and serves as a source of pride to all people of African descent,Â says panelist Madhubuti. ÂThese faces educate everyone to the fact that there are people of color who have written great literary works.Â

"The addition of the James Baldwin postage stamp to the African-American stamp collection shows how postage stamps have become a part of American popular culture,Â maintains Karefa-Smart. ÂIt provides a way for Americans who identify with James Baldwin and what he represented to show their appreciation and support his legacy."

The first U. S. stamp to recognize an African American (Booker T. Washington) was issued in 1940. Today, there are hundreds of U. S. stamps commemorating the achievements of African Americans including recent issues of stamps depicting Langston Hughes (2002), Zora Neale Hurston (2003) and James Baldwin (2004).

ÂThese writers addressed American race relations and celebrated African-American culture in the United States,Â says panel moderator Hand. ÂTheir work embraced a host of socio-economic issues that are relevant today. The Postal Service is happy to honor their contributions and to do its part to keep their stories alive.Â

What would Hughes, Hurston and Baldwin think about being pictured on postage stamps? How does this honor carry on their legacy? What difference does it make? Who should be next? These questions and more will be discussed this Saturday, July 23 during the panel, More than Postage: The Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston and James Baldwin Stamps at Countee Cullen Library.

WHAT: More than Postage: The Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston

And James Baldwin Stamps

WHO: Moderator Â Monica Hand (USPS)

Panelists Â Haki R. Madhubuti (poet/publisher), Barbara Higgins Bond (artist/stamp designer), Aisha Karefa-Smart (James BaldwinÂs niece), Manuel Gilyard (ESPER)

WHERE: Countee Cullen Library, 2nd Fl, Conference Room A

104 West 136th Street [near Lenox Ave.]

New York, NY 10030-2695

WHEN: Saturday, July 23, 2005

TIME: 12:00 PM Â 1:15 PM

The Postal Service will also be involved in the following Harlem Week 2005 events:

1. ÂA Great Day in HarlemÂ Â July 31, 2005

Ulysses S. Grant National Memorial Park

(W. 122nd St. & Riverside Drive)

Noon Â 9:00 PM

A day of international exhibitors and vendors displaying a variety of exotic dishes, cultural arts, crafts, clothing, and more! The Postal Service will have their own booth featuring African-American stamp art, stamp-collecting information and keepsakes.

2. NY City Economic Development Awards Luncheon and Expo Â August 9, 2005

Columbia University

115th Street and Broadway

11:30 AM Â 2:30 PM

This event will feature important presentations on major development projects city-wide and will recognize outstanding business and governmental executives who contribute to the economic prosperity and revitalization of New York City. The Postal Service will host a demo presentation of their latest online Click NÂ Ship and NetPost products and services.

3. Harlem Day Â August 21, 2005

135th Street from 5th to St. Nicholas Aves.

10:00 AM Â 8:00 PM

A full day celebrating the best of Harlem, including an international exhibitors and vendorsÂ expo, an auto show, and a health fair. The Postal Service will display a booth featuring African-American stamp art, stamp-collecting information and keepsakes.

4. Tri-State Historic Black College Reunion Reception Â August 18, 2005

By invitation only

Gala honoring historic Black colleges and universities, presidents, and their alumni. The Postal Service will

Have a booth featuring information on Postal Service careers, African-American Stamps, and the latest

Online Click NÂ Ship and NetPost products and services.

5. National Black Sports & Entertainment Hall of Fame Gala Â August 30, 2005

Aaron Davis Hall

133rd Street & Convent Avenue

5:30 P. M.

An induction and gala reception as well as the 2005 HARLEM WEEK Awards Program. Legendary singer and 2005 U. S. Postal Service stamp honoree Marian Anderson will be inducted into the National Black Sports & Entertainment Hall of Fame. The Postal Service will be in attendance to honor Anderson.

ABOUT THE U. S. POSTAL SERVICE

Since 1775, the U. S. Postal Service has connected friends, families, neighbors and businesses by mail. An independent federal agency, the Postal Service makes deliveries to more than 142 million addresses every day and is the only service provider to deliver to every address in the nation. The Postal Service receives no taxpayer dollars for routine operations, but derives its operating revenues solely from the sale of postage, products and services. With annual revenues of $69 billion, it is the world's leading provider of mail and delivery services, offering some of the most affordable postage rates in the world. Moreover, today's postage rates will remain stable until at least 2006. The U. S. Postal Service delivers more than 46 percent of the world's mail volume-some 206 billion letters, advertisements, periodicals and packages a year-and serves seven million customers each day at its 37,000 retail locations nationwide.

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The Reserve Officers Association and TAOnline. com Partner to Provide Reservists with Online Employment Services

2011-10-08T03:23:00.000-07:00

The Reserve Officers Association and TAOnline. com Partner to Provide Reservists with Online Employment Services

TAOnline. com now provides the back-end systems for the ROA's career center. This partnership provides state-of-the-art resume posting and job search support for members of the military community.

(PRWEB) June 7, 2001

ATLANTA and WASHINGTON D. C. Â June 4, 2001 Â Transition Assistance Online (www. TAOnline. com) has signed a strategic alliance with the Reserve Officers Association (ROA), the company announced today. TAOnline. com will provide the back-end systems to support ROAÂs online career center (www. roa. org/career_center. asp (http://www. roa. org/career_center. asp)). This new alliance will provide ROA with the necessary support to offer quality career help to Reserve members of all seven of the U. S. Uniformed Services. ÂOur mission is to help all persons from the military community find civilian jobs with quality companies worldwide. Members of the ROA often need these services as well, which makes TAOnline a natural fit for expanding their current career section,Â noted TAOnline. com co-founder, G. Roderick Gillette (LTC, USAR).

TAOnline. com, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is the premier e-recruiting website targeted at the military community. Free to exiting service members, Veterans, Reservists, and spouses, TAOnline. com offers one of the largest and most current resume database for transitioning military personnel, Veterans and other job seekers from the military community. TAOnline. com not only provides job searching and resume posting; it also offers career advice and tools for finding civilian jobs. Job seekers exiting the military can access a variety of services that include but are not limited to a military skills translator, ÂTA ScoutÂ search agent, an e-newsletter offering expert career advice, and extensive relocation support. Employers also utilize these tools, which promote more efficient employer/candidate matching.

ÂThis partnership between TAOnline and the Reserve Officers Association strengthens our common mission to provide continued support to Reservists throughout their life,Â said COL Walker Williams, ROA Deputy Executive Director. ÂAbove all else, it is our goal to assist our members in their military and their civilian careers. This partnership allows us to do both.Â

TAOnline. com has established one of the most comprehensive job boards in the military e-recruiting space. Visitors to the ROA site will now be linked directly to this wealth of information through the ROA Career Center. In addition, ROA members will be offered a special discount price on TAOnlineÂs resume preparation software. ÂWe believe the greatest job security in the world is knowing how to get a good job,Â said TAOnline Marketing Coordinator, Caitlin Talbott. ÂTAOnline and the ROA have joined together to help ensure that all Reservists have job security.Â

About the Reserve Officers Association of the United States (ROA)

The Association has a current membership of more than 78,000 Reserve and regular officers-- active and retired. ROA is the only organization representing all of the nation's uniformed services, including the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) and the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Also included in the AssociationÂs membership, are about 2,000 officer candidates of all services. Since its founding, ROA has been instrumental in gaining congressional support for every benefit and every improvement in manning, equipping, promotion, pay and retirement for the millions of Reservists who serve and have served their country.

ROA was founded on October 2, 1922 at the Willard Hotel, Washington, D. C following a meeting of several hundred Army officers, many of whom were combat veterans of World War I. General of the Armies, John J. Pershing, was the keynote speaker. Although ROA worked closely with Congress from the time of its founding, Public Law 595, "An Act to incorporate the Reserve Officers Association of the United States," established the objective of ROA: "To support a military policy for the United States that will provide adequate National Security and to promote the development and execution thereof." President Harry S Truman, one of the early members of ROA, signed the ROA congressional charter act on June 30, 1950.

About Transition Assistance Online

Founded by former military service members, Transition Assistance Online -- TAOnline. com -- has been rated by Kiplinger and HR experts as one of the best e-recruiting sites for employers targeting candidates exiting the military and military spouses. Besides its extensive military resume and job postings site, TAOnline publishes e-newsletters for transitioning service members and working spouses as well as its best-selling resume writer and job search software for military job seekers. Its Transition Assistance Software (for service members) and Job Maker Plus resume writer (for military spouses/family members) are sold worldwide through the U. S. military exchange stores. TAOnline. com is a division of the Lucas Group, one of the nationÂs largest non-franchise recruitment firms. Lucas is the leading placement firm for officers leaving military service and specializes in executive and management searches for a variety of industries, including high tech, financial, legal and manufacturing. Headquartered in Atlanta, the company also has offices in New York, Los Angeles (Irvine), San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Denver and Washington, D. C. For more information about Lucas Group, visit www. lucascareers. com.

Iatria Day Spas Announce Make Over Your Man Contest

2011-10-08T01:29:00.000-07:00

Iatria Day Spas Announce Make Over Your Man Contest

Iatria Day Spas and Health Center have announced a month-long Make Over Your Man contest, inviting the public to submit essays, in 100 words or less, explaining why the man in their life deserves a day at the spa.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) June 4, 2004 -

Â Iatria Day Spas and Health Center have announced a month-long Make Over Your Man contest, inviting the public to submit essays, in 100 words or less, explaining why the man in their life deserves a day at the spa. The contest, held now through June 17th in celebration of FatherÂs Day, will provide a one-hour deep tissue massage, European deep pore cleansing facial treatment, and professional manicure to the winning candidate. All submissions may be sent to Iatria at Laura@iatria. com or faxed to 919-870-7227.

ÂIf you dream of giving the man in your life a special day - here is your chance,Â said Erika Mangrum, President of Iatria Day Spa. ÂThis FatherÂs Day give your dad the relaxation he deserves.Â

Erika Mangrum is the President of Iatria Day Spas and Health Center, which specializes in such services as massage, facials, manicures, pedicures, body treatments, waxing, tinting, laser hair removal, chiropractic (Angela Baylis, DC and Jason Davidson DC), facial plastic surgery (Dr. Adam Stein), Intense Pulse Light Skin Rejuvenation, and spa day packages. The company, which is in the process of developing an expansion model to become the first medically oriented day spa on the East Coast to offer an expansion model for prospective spa owners, has two locations in North Raleigh on Creedmoor Rd. and at Wakefield Crossings. For more information call (919) 870-1975 or on the Internet at www. iatria. com.

Contact:

Patty Briguglio

MMI Associates, Inc.

122 Ravenna Way, Suite 100

Cary, NC 27513

(919) 461-3831 Â (919) 462-8289 (fax)

Patty@mmimarketing. com

Brain Training Technology Can Increase IQ

2011-10-07T14:12:00.000-07:00

Brain Training Technology Can Increase IQ

A new consumer electronic device has been launched which can help people improve their brain function for better mental fitness and even increase their IQ.

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, U. K. (PRWEB) July 6, 2006

A new consumer electronic device has been launched which can help people improve their brain function for better mental fitness and increase their IQ.

The Brain Buddy™ has been launched by Life Systems International (LSI). It is an audio-visual stimulation (AVS) system which can improve the way the brain works. This is a natural and non-invasive way of training the brain.

The Brain Buddy™ can increase blood flow to the brain by 25% and normalise brainwave activity to a healthier pattern. Studies have shown that AVS can also stimulate brain growth. Einstein’s brain is known to have denser and more neural connections. Training with the Brain Buddy™ can stimulate dendritic growth -- more brain cell connections. This can result in an increase in IQ.

Henry Hopking, the founder of Life Systems is recognised as a leading expert in mental fitness training. Hopking specialises in training his client to control their brainwave activity for enhanced mental performance. Using his expertise, clients have gone on to win World Championship titles in sport. His clients also include top executives and celebrities.

“Just as we are all encouraged to exercise in the gym to maintain or improve our physical fitness, the Brain Buddy™ is a system which helps us improve our mental fitness.” says Hopking, Managing Director, Life Systems International.

“Unlike the popular systems of mental games and challenges, the brain buddy is a simple yet scientific process to improve the way your brain works.” says Hopking.

Initially the Brain Buddy™ is available through Life Systems International. It is provided to all those who attend training courses with Henry Hopking and can also be purchased via their website http://www. TheBrainBuddy. com (http://www. TheBrainBuddy. com) It is priced at £247 and is fully programmed for a variety of mental fitness training goals.

For more press information, interviews or demonstrations, please contact:

Henry Hopking, Managing Director, Life Systems International

UK Office: 0207 870 8148

US Office: 210 775 2648

Http://www. Life-Systems. org (http://www. Life-Systems. org)
Http://www. TheBrainBuddy. com (http://www. TheBrainBuddy. com)

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The MedZilla Report for March 2010 - Layoffs Down in February Despite Merck Merger; Health Care Employment Up Again

2011-10-07T10:39:00.000-07:00

The MedZilla Report for March 2010 - Layoffs Down in February Despite Merck Merger; Health Care Employment Up Again

Even as the U. S. unemployment rate remained unchanged, health care added another 20,000 jobs. Layoffs were also down overall, although the pharmaceutical industry reported high job cuts due to the Merck/Schering-Plough merger.

Marysville, WA (Vocus) March 16, 2010

Even as the United States unemployment rate remained unchanged in February, health care continued to add jobs, with growth of more than 20,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, the month was not so kind to pharmaceutical companies (http://www. medzilla. com): according to outplacement research firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, the industry announced more layoffs than any other, primarily due to Merck & Co.'s acquisition of Schering-Plough. But even in the difficult pharmaceutical field, layoffs overall were down by about 17 percent compared to the first two months of 2009. There was more good news in February as well; Challenger, Gray & Christmas said planned job cuts across all industries were down by 41 percent, to their lowest level since 2006.

Despite overall job growth in health care, some hospital systems were forced to continue cutting jobs in an effort to make ends meet. In Mississippi, River Oaks Hospital reportedly eliminated about 30 people in clerical and administrative positions (http://www. medzilla. com) (clarionledger. com, 2/27/10). The same hospital system placed several employees on leave in late 2008 in an attempt to save money. But the biggest layoff news continued to come from the pharmaceutical industry, as Merck said that, by the end of 2010, they plan to reduce their worldwide workforce by 15 percent even as many of the medicines made both by Merck and new acquisition Schering-Plough continue to bring in more revenue for the company (rttnews. com, 2/16/10). There were, however, isolated bright spots for the industry, such as in Louisville, Ky., where a pharmaceutical startup, Bio Pharma Logistics, is expected to hire more than two dozen employees (bizjournals. com, 2/23/10).

According to research by MedZilla. com, the leading online source for job postings in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and health care, most new jobs being posted are in Pennsylvania, where companies have added almost 1.5 percent more jobs to the boards over the previous month. No state showed a significant falloff in postings. Interestingly, the posted jobs were often added in sales, support, research, and medical education (http://www. medzilla. com), and as for the sales jobs, companies actively seeking new employees did increase their search efforts by more than 1.5 percent in that area. "It's encouraging to see companies looking for new sales representatives," said Dr. Frank Heasley, CEO of MedZilla. "Given how many reps were laid off in the past two years -- especially the highly-skilled ones -- even a tiny upswing can be seen as excellent news." MedZilla also reported increases in candidate searches for nurses -- up more than five percent.

The candidate search information was very encouraging for job seekers in Georgia, where companies increased their search efforts by more than ten percent. Several others were up by 2.5 to 3.5 percent. On the other end of the spectrum, though, were Massachusetts, California, and New Jersey -- where Merck is headquartered -- where searches dropped by four to five percent overall. And activity by job seekers themselves remained flat, as it has for several months.

"As companies begin hiring again, it becomes more important than ever for job seekers (http://www. medzilla. com) to make sure their information is up to date," said John Burkhardt, MedZilla's Operations Director. He recommended checking resumes, job boards, and even social networking sites to ensure they had the most recent information. "With so many qualified candidates, it's a major mistake to ignore the possible consequences of what you've been doing in your spare time. And despite what you may think, if you're getting an interview, they're going to check your Facebook." In January, PCWorld. com spoke to a major job board whose research indicated more than half of employers check social networking sites, and about 40 percent had declined to hire an applicant because of what they found about him or her. The biggest culprits were indiscreet comments and provocative images. "It sounds silly, but if it's not something you could show your grandmother, it's not something you should be posting, especially if you're looking for a new job."

About MedZilla. com:

Established in mid-1994, MedZilla is the original and leading web site to serve career and hiring needs for professionals and employers in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medicine, science and healthcare. The MedZilla jobs database contains about 7,500 open positions. The resume database currently contains over 285,000 resumes with 16,800 less than three months old. These resources have been characterized as the largest, most comprehensive databases of their kind on the web in the industries served.

Medzilla® is a Registered Trademark owned by Medzilla Inc. Copyright ©2010, MedZilla, Inc. Permission is granted to reproduce and distribute this text in its entirety, and if electronically, with a link to the URL http://www. medzilla. com (http://www. medzilla. com). For permission to quote from or reproduce any portion of this message, please contact MedZilla, Inc. at press(at)medzilla(dot)com

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A Happier, Healthier Life

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

A Happier, Healthier Life

Books about diet are a dime a dozen - and frankly, that's about what they're worth, too. But every so often, a book comes along that strips away the hype, and the marketing, and the self-interest, and presents the science of food and nutrition just as it really is - as a pathway that can lead to a healthier life.

(PRWEB) May 12, 2005

Vitality: Quest for a Healthy Diet in the Wake of the Low-Carb Craze By: Allison Tannis, BSc., MSc.

A happier, healthier life...

That's the road that Allison Tannis has taken in Vitality: Quest For a Healthy Diet in the Wake of the Low-Carb Craze. Tannis, educated as a nutritional scientist, highly regarded as a speaker on health-related issues and the current host of the radio show Healthy Living, simply lets the nutrition facts speak eloquently for themselves.

She knows that our society is obsessed with weight and body image, but she also knows of the dangers that extreme, unhealthy diets can present. Tannis just boils things down to some simple basics: Eat good food, make smart choices, and enjoy in appropriate portions. Much of the rest will look after itself.

But this book is more than a nutritional educational tool. It is a hugely entertaining read as well, something to curl up with on a Sunday afternoon that actually has the potential to change your life. Read what Allison Tannis has to say about food, nutrition and healthy living and you will never again succumb to the tantalizing lure of the next fad diet.

This book is that good. Read it. . . for your life.

ISBN 097378210-2

$14.99 Cdn.

For more information visit: www. allisontannis. com

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Lasik America Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Interest in Five Dialysis Centers, Expanding Current Medical Technology Portfolio

2011-10-06T08:03:00.000-07:00

Lasik America Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Interest in Five Dialysis Centers, Expanding Current Medical Technology Portfolio

Lasik America (OTCBB: LSIK. OB), a medical technology company, is pleased to announce the signing of a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire an initial 30% interest in five Italian Dialysis Centers. The Dialysis Centers operate private dialysis clinics in Italy and are fully licensed to provide treatments to patients.

ALBUQUERQUE, NM (PRWEB) June 10, 2004

All treatments are reimbursed by the Italian National Health Service according to local tariffs. The dialysis centers have been operating for a number of years and have an established reputation for clinical quality. The agreement is part of Lasik's strategy to pursue acquisitions in the renal care field and compliments the recently announced 100% acquisition of a newly constructed facility in Italy.

Lasik management feels this new agreement will compliment the company with experienced, established management and staff to help augment the aggressive growth strategy. Mr. Ernest B. Remo, CEO of Lasik comments that, "We are moving forward with our growth through acquisition strategy in the medical technology field to build shareholder value."

Lasik America, Inc. Overview:

Lasik America, Inc. is a public company trading under the ticker symbol (OTCBB: LSIK. OB). The company currently operates a medical facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico, providing laser vision correction surgery procedures. The medical staff of opthamologists, optometrists and medical support staff utilize the latest state of the art technology based upon the FDA's approval of excimer lasers primarily manufactured by Nidek, Inc. and VISX, Inc. Lasik America, Inc., who intend to expand its operation by opening additional laser eye surgery clinics and explore numerous other options in the medical arena including the operating of dialysis clincs to spearhead company growth plans.

Forward-Looking Statements:

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking information made on the company's behalf. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, which address the company's expectations of sources of capital or which express the company's expectation for the future with respect to financial performance or operating strategies, can be identified as forward-looking statements. Such statements made by the company are based on knowledge of the environment in which it operates, but because of the factors previously listed, as well as other factors beyond the control of the company, such as the ability of the company to consumate the proposed acquisition, actual results may differ materially from the expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements.

For further information, please contact:

Patrick Rost

President

PMR and Associates, LLC

858-350-0409

Email: PMRandCO@aol. com

Healthagen Licenses a Pioneering Portfolio of Healthcare Patents

2011-10-06T05:20:00.000-07:00

Healthagen Licenses a Pioneering Portfolio of Healthcare Patents

Global developer of iTriage can now expand their technology to automate aspects of the triage, medical advice, and diagnostic process for healthcare consumers.

Lakewood, CO (Vocus) September 20, 2010

Healthagen® today announced the licensing of the “First Opinion” patent portfolio from Healthways, Inc. (NASDAQ: HWAY) as part of a broader business relationship between the companies. The patent portfolio includes 27 U. S. patents, 37 international patents, and multiple provisional patent applications. Healthways acquired the patents in 2007 from First Opinion, a company formed by inventor Dr. Edwin Iliff, an emergency physician and inventor who developed technology and intellectual property around a vision to change the world through automated diagnostic technology.

“We are proud to be one of the few companies exploring Dr. Iliff’s ideas for the benefit of the world’s population,” explained Peter Hudson, M. D., CEO of Healthagen. “Healthways is the leading provider of specialized, comprehensive solutions to help millions of people maintain or improve their health and well-being, and we are excited to partner for the development of unique applications focused on the direct-to-consumer market.”

Healthagen anticipates using this unique intellectual property technology to further expand its healthcare technology provided to the marketplace for both the mobile space and Web. Healthagen products include:
iTriage® -- a direct-to-consumer smartphone and web-based platform iTriage Widget – a content licensing product iTriage Content - API-based products for websites and product integration

All of the above products are covered under this broad patent portfolio.

The iTriage platform helps healthcare consumers by de-mystifying the relationships between symptoms, conditions, procedures, and the broad range of medical resources found in the hospital, urgent care, retail clinic, physician, and pharmacy network across the U. S. By doing so, people access the healthcare system more effectively, leading to better quality, cost effectiveness, and time savings.

“The world is evolving quickly and a shortage of physicians exist in every country of the world. People around the world experience bad outcomes everyday, not only because of the lack of access to healthcare professionals, but due to a lack of relevant information about the symptoms they are experiencing. Technology that provides the tools for consumers to navigate through the complexities of medical symptoms and conditions will save lives and lead to more education about health in general,” said Hudson. “We aim to put products into patient’s hands that will ultimately help change the way healthcare is delivered globally, making the consumer a more active participant in their own care.”

ITriage has grown exponentially over the last twelve months and is now being used millions of times annually by healthcare consumers worldwide to become educated about their own healthcare, and make decisions about treatment options, medical providers, and care options.

About Healthagen

Healthagen, a privately held company headquartered in Lakewood, CO, is a global developer of healthcare information software that empowers patients to make better decisions. Co-founded by two practicing emergency physicians, Drs. Peter Hudson and Wayne Guerra, the company's flagship Web and mobile product iTriage has been downloaded and used millions of times by healthcare consumers around the globe, generating tens of millions of medical searches and self-assessments. In addition, hundreds of medical providers and thousands of physicians have partnered with iTriage to provide patients with critical information about their facilities and medical practices, making it more efficient for patients to access the healthcare system. For more information about Healthagen and iTriage, please visit http://www. Healthagen. com.

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Big Cuts in Family Budgets Usually Means Insurance Gets the Ax

2011-10-05T13:52:00.000-07:00

Big Cuts in Family Budgets Usually Means Insurance Gets the Ax

With many struggling in the current economy, families are making big cuts to their budgets. Typically the first large expense to go is car insurance, medical insurance or, most commonly - life insurance. Insure-Net. com urges families to look at other options rather than dropping coverage and offers these money saving tips.

Minneapolis, Minn. (Vocus) July 9, 2009

The current economic climate is worrisome to many families. Often the first major expense to be cut when reevaluating the family budget are various types of insurance, such as medical insurance, car insurance, and most commonly - life insurance. Insure-Net. com (http://www. insure-net. com) urges families to look at changing coverage to make it more affordable rather than dropping car, life or medical insurance all together.

Life insurance can often be confusing, but with the right tools, finding affordable life insurance quotes (http://www. insure-net. com/life. htm) can be made easy. Insure-Net. com offers a quick and easy way to find life insurance quotes and offers information so people can better understand plans, with articles such as the life insurance primer (http://www. insure-net. com/life/life-insurance-primer. htm).

The fastest and simplest way to save on insurance is to shop around to compare plans and rates. When considering life insurance, Insure-Net offers these money saving tips to bring costs down and make it more affordable in a tight budget.

First, consider switching to modal payments. Modal payments are a quick and easy change. If paying life insurance rates annually, families can simply call their insurance agent and switch their payment schedule to semi-annually, quarterly, or even monthly. This change does not take sifting through policies and making big decisions. Plus, having a smaller amount to pay more often rather than one lump sum is usually easier to manage.

While the insurance agent is on the phone, ask about reducing the term length. Typically, the longer the term the better; however, when money is tight it is better than dropping coverage all together. Usually a shorter term will mean lower premiums but will maintain the same death benefit protection. Be sure to get qualified for a new plan and note whether health has changed.

In addition to reducing the term length on a life insurance policy, ask about reducing the death benefit. While it is not always the best solution, it will make the plan more affordable and is better than dropping coverage completely. This should be the first item to reevaluate once the family financial situation improves to ensure the family is adequately protected.

About Insure-Net. com:
Insure-Net. com is committed to helping families find the most complete insurance coverage at the lowest possible rate. Insurance shoppers can save by obtaining and comparing car, home, medical and life insurance quotes from our nationwide network of insurance agents. For further savings, we offer articles with money saving tips on all types of insurance, such as car, home, life and medical insurance (http://www. insure-net. com/health/save-on-health-insurance. htm).

Contact: Marlene Brown
Public Relations Specialist
612-385-1331

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Longtime Richland College President Announces Retirement

2011-10-05T07:00:00.000-07:00

Longtime Richland College President Announces Retirement

Dr. Stephen K. Mittelstet, president of Richland College, announced on Tuesday to all faculty, staff, students and administrators that he has submitted his letter of resignation to Dr. Wright Lassiter Jr., chancellor of the Dallas County Community College District, signaling his retirement after four decades of service to DCCCD - including 30 years as chief Thunderduck at Richland College. (The Thunderduck is the school's mascot.)

Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) September 4, 2009

The chief Thunderduck has decided to retire.

Dr. Stephen K. Mittelstet, president of Richland College, announced today to all faculty, staff, students and administrators that he has submitted his letter of resignation to Dr. Wright Lassiter Jr., chancellor of the Dallas County Community College District, signaling his retirement after four decades of service to DCCCD - including 30 years as chief Thunderduck at Richland College. (The Thunderduck is the school's mascot.)

The Richland CEO had spoken earlier about retirement, but he now has decided to follow "doctor's orders" for health reasons and move on to the next phase of his life's journey.

His retirement will take effect immediately after it is approved by the DCCCD board of trustees during its monthly meeting on Oct. 6.

Stating that members of the campus community already have been preparing for an executive change, Mittelstet said in his message to the college: "Thank you, dear friends, for nurturing and honoring me in so many different and deeply meaningful ways all along the many delightful, challenging and enormously rewarding twists and turns of these first four decades of the Richland/DCCCD journey."

Lassiter, who was president of DCCCD's El Centro College for 20 years before he became chancellor, has worked for years with Mittelstet and respects the leadership and accomplishments that comprise his legacy.

"Steve Mittelstet has developed a culture of leadership and caring, based on helping students to learn to build sustainable local and world community, throughout his tenure as president of Richland College. He led long-term efforts to establish and implement service and performance excellence at Richland. As a result, the college won national acclaim when it received the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award from the White House and the U. S. Department of Commerce in 2005 - the first and only community college in the United States, to date, that has earned our nation's highest performance excellence honor," said Lassiter. "He is a national and international leader in higher education, especially among community colleges, and he leaves a legacy of servant leadership, compassion and performance excellence that will sustain Richland for decades to come."

Mittelstet, who started his tenure as president of Richland College in 1979, also serves as superintendent of the dual-credit Richland Collegiate High School, the only charter high school on a community college campus in the state of Texas. RCHS recently earned an "exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency for the third consecutive year. Additionally, he oversees the new Richland College Garland Campus, which opened earlier this year. And the college was awarded the first Tech Titan of the Future Award from the Metroplex Technology Business Council in 2005 for its engineering program and in 2008 received the award again for RCHS's innovative dual-credit emphasis on mathematics, science and engineering.

The retiring president, who also served as a DCCCD administrator in several areas following his founding role at Richland in 1972 - where he established its continuing education program and served on its humanities faculty, was recognized by the 79th Texas Legislature for more than a quarter of a century of outstanding service as president of Richland College and for his contributions to the educational vitality of the state of Texas. Richland also received the Governor's Texas Award for Performance Excellence (the first accredited higher education institution recognized with that honor) and was named a Vanguard Learning College by the League for Innovation in the Community College - several highly-respected honors among a long list of awards and accomplishments garnered during Mittelstet's tenure as president.

The 65-year-old Thunderduck earned his bachelor's degree in English, French and history/religion/education from McMurry College and his doctorate in higher education administration/English from the University of Texas at Austin. He has completed post-doctoral work at l'Institute de la Valouze, France; Centre d'Etudes Francaises, Institute for American Universities; University of Avignon, France; Centro Linguistico, Costa Rica; and the Summer Institute for Intercultural Communications, Portland State University. He has served on many national, regional and state higher education boards and task forces as well as boards for chambers of commerce, planning and economic development councils, homeless assistance groups and work readiness consortia.

His honors and awards include the O'Banion Prize for National Educational Leadership from the Educational Testing Service and the League for Innovation in the Community College; the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction from Phi Theta Kappa; the Texas Association for Black Personnel in Higher Education's Community Award for Educational Advancement; the International Leadership Award from the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development; and many others.

Building sustainable local and world community has been and continues to be Mittelstet's focus for Richland College and future generations. Lassiter considers his decision to house the Center for Renewal and Wholeness in Higher Education on Richland's campus as an enduring part of his legacy.

"Through Dr. Mittelstet's vision and creativity, the Dallas County Community College District has partnered with the League for Innovation in the Community College to maintain an extraordinary professional development program that prepares individuals to function as expert facilitators," added the chancellor. "The center has prepared facilitators in more than 45 colleges and universities throughout the United States. Their work is informed by the teaching and writing of Parker J. Palmer and others, and it is enhanced by a number of concepts and processes, such as servant leadership, appreciative inquiry, dialogue and relationship-centered care."

Now Mittelstet will build a new world that will enable him to continue the journey with his family of lifelong learning and growth that started many years ago.

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Liposuction Provides Hope for Patients with Stubborn Fat Pockets

2011-10-05T04:27:00.000-07:00

Liposuction Provides Hope for Patients with Stubborn Fat Pockets

When patients find that no amount of diet or exercise works, this Las Cruces and El Paso plastic surgeon has the answer.

El Paso, TX (Vocus) August 24, 2010

Most people who have struggled with weight loss know that some areas of the body do not respond to any amount of diet or exercise. For those who work hard to maintain their ideal weight, having these stubborn pockets of fat is disheartening. According to Dr. Scot Martin, Las Cruces and El Paso plastic surgeon (http://www. drscotmartin. com/el-paso-plastic-surgeon/), the answer to this problem is liposuction. El Paso (http://www. drscotmartin. com/liposuction-El-Paso/) and Las Cruces patients can look and feel their best with one of plastic surgery’s most popular procedures.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, liposuction was the most common surgery plastic surgeons performed in 2004. When asked about the huge popularity of this procedure, Dr. Martin commented, “Liposuction is a relatively simple procedure that provides a tremendous improvement in appearance. When a patient has worked hard to get or maintain a certain level of fitness and body weight, stubborn areas of fat can greatly impact the way they feel about their bodies. Liposuction provides the solution to this problem.”

Dr. Martin cautions patients not to consider liposuction as a weight loss surgery. “While some weight is lost, this is not the primary purpose of the surgery. Instead, it is used to sculpt and shape the body to achieve a smooth, flat appearance.” Because of this, Dr. Martin recommends the surgery to those patients who are already at a healthy weight and have maintained that weight for many years. He also recommends that patients be physically fit.

Interestingly, far more women pursue this surgery than men, although male statistics for liposuction are increasing. When asked why, Dr. Martin said, “Women are more likely to deal with stubborn pockets of fat in the hips and abdominal area, particularly after pregnancy and childbirth. No amount of crunches or dieting will remove some of this fat. Liposuction gives women a way to reclaim the bodies they had before babies.”

The procedure is performed under local or general anesthesia on an outpatient basis. During liposuction, El Paso (http://www. drscotmartin. com/liposuction-El-Paso/) and Las Cruces plastic surgeon Dr. Martin makes small incisions into the skin, through which a small cannula is inserted. The surgeon manipulates the cannula to disrupt the fat cells, which are then suctioned out. Most patient’s return to work within a few days of surgery, provided work does not require strenuous activity.

Dr. Martin reminds patients that not all areas of the body respond well to the liposuction technique. “Patients with problem areas of fat in the abdomen, hips, and thighs are excellent candidates. I also treat the arms and neck. Some areas, however, accumulate fat deeper in the body. This does not respond well to liposuction.”

About Dr. Scot Martin

Dr. Scot Martin is a Las Cruces and El Paso plastic surgeon (http://www. drscotmartin. com/el-paso-plastic-surgeon/) offering patients a personalized approach to plastic surgery. Dr. Martin received is undergraduate degree through Austin College, and pursued his medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He served his residency at the University of Oklahoma with time spent at Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University of Alabama. To learn more about his practice and the procedures he offers, visit www. drscotmartin. com.

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PCMA: New Generic Pharmaceutical Study Finds Savings of $824 Billion Over the Last Decade

2011-10-05T04:19:00.000-07:00

PCMA: New Generic Pharmaceutical Study Finds Savings of $824 Billion Over the Last Decade

Proven PBM Tools Enhance Generic Utilization

Washington, DC (Vocus) July 27, 2010

The American health care system saved more than $824 billion through the use of generic medicines over the last decade, according to a new study released by the Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA). The analysis conducted by IMS Health highlights the value of this important cost-saving tool utilized by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) said today.

“When supported by other PBM tools like e-prescribing and home delivery, generic drugs are key drivers in improving outcomes and lowering costs,” said PCMA President and CEO Mark Merritt. “By fully leveraging the generic opportunity, policymakers can increase access and savings for consumers and payers.”

Key findings from the IMS report include:
In 2009 alone, the use of FDA-approved generics saved $139.6 billion—a 15% growth over the prior year’s savings—or about $382 million every day. Savings generated by new generics will continue to increase as $89 billion in branded drug sales will lose patent protection over the next five years.

PCMA represents the nation’s pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), which improve affordability and quality of care through the use of electronic prescribing (e-prescribing), generic alternatives, mail-service pharmacies, and other innovative tools for 210-plus million Americans.

Follow PCMA on Twitter (http://twitter. com/pcmanet)

Contact:
Charles Coté
202-207-3605

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Tektite Reaffirms Participation in the 2004 DEMA Show

2011-10-05T01:20:00.000-07:00

Tektite Reaffirms Participation in the 2004 DEMA Show

While other manufacturers have been pulling out of or downgrading their plans for the 2004 DEMA Show, Tektite--the leader in LED dive light technology--reaffirms its continued participation and commitment to the show.

(PRWEB) June 30, 2004

The DEMA Show is the best opportunity for dive retailers to learn about new products and to work together to help grow the industry said Scott Mele, president of Tektite.

"The DEMA Show has and will always be the most important venue for dive retailers to learn about new products," Mele said. "The simple fact is that marketing programs and sales reps cannot replace the product demonstrations and marketplace atmosphere found at the show. It would literally take months of visits from sales reps, reading through catalogs and visiting websites to come close to learning the same information.

"We are committed to the 2004 DEMA Show because of its vital role in the long-term health of the industry. In addition to being the number one opportunity to learn about new products, it also represents an excellent opportunity to meet with dive travel vendors and to expand our knowledge through training programs, lectures and trade seminars. Furthermore, I fully expect that this yearÂs show will have the same resounding success that we had in 1992 [the last show in Houston] and subsequent years."

Retailers coming to Houston for the 2004 DEMA Show will not be disappointed by Tektite. In addition to introducing six super high-output LED dive lights, Tektite will be offering show-only specials with savings up to 15%.

About Tektite:

Tektite Industries, Inc., headquartered in Trenton, New Jersey, is the leading LED dive light manufacturer in the world. Tektite manufactures specialty flashlights, strobes and signaling lights serving customers demanding the most rugged products in the Outdoor, Industrial, Government and Military markets since 1990.

TektiteÂs lights are Made in the USA and feature components of space age polymers, computer-designed reflectors, HIGH-TEKÂ lamps and other features that make Tektite lighting products the only choice when quality, reliability and performance are needed.

Yaktivate. com Welcomes Newest Podcast, Natural Health Yak, with Host Dr. Christine Horner

2011-10-02T22:14:00.000-07:00

Yaktivate. com Welcomes Newest Podcast, Natural Health Yak, with Host Dr. Christine Horner

Dr. Christine Horner hosts a new podcast on Yaktivate. com - Natural Health Yak. In this podcast series, she and her guests will explore alternative and complementary medicine to find the truth as to what really works. Dr. Horner, FACS, is a nationally recognized surgeon, author and speaker.

Taos, NM (PRWEB) April 30, 2008

There are so many supplements, herbs, techniques, devices, and approaches to health out there that it's no wonder most people are confused about what to do for their health. Many claim to be the panacea for all your health problems. What's the truth about them? What does research really show to be the most effective ways to achieve extraordinary health? Natural Health Yak cuts through all the hype and is here to answer all of those questions.

Hosted by Christine Horner, MD FACS, Natural Health Yak (found on www. radioforyourhealth. com) is all about bringing you the truth in simple and easy to understand language--about what works and what doesn't work to help you achieve extraordinary health, naturally.

Each week Dr. Horner interviews the leaders in Complimentary and Alternative Medicine from experts in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, homeopathy, naturopathy, bio-logical medicine, alternative cancer therapies to consciousness trainers, shamans, and medical intuitive. And cutting-edge devices based on quantum physics will also be explored. You'll learn about all the nontraditional Western approaches that really work.

"Good health is everything", says Dr. Horner. "When you reach a state of extraordinary health, it is the key that unlocks that ability for you to experience the full joy out of life and the full expression of who you are. There is nothing that satisfies my soul more than to have a person say to me that the information I passed on to them changed their life and that they have never felt better."

This month Dr. Horner focuses on how to create hormonal balance-without taking hormones - according to the wisdom of the two most comprehensive systems of Eastern Medicine: Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Nancy Lonsdorf, MD, an expert in Ayurveda and Women's Health (AskDoctorNancyNow. com) and Mimi Tagher LAc, an expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine (SynergyHolisticHealth. com) discuss the philosophies and approaches of these time-tested systems of holistic medicine.

Dr. Christine Horner is a nationally recognized surgeon, award winning author, professional speaker, expert in natural health, and former host of the first nationally syndicated television news segment on Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

The Natural Health Yak podcast show can be found on www. radioforyourhealth. com, one of many channels on Yaktivate. com. Yaktivate. com is a global podcast network and marketing organization that features podcasts shows on channels that reflect a wide range of topics - from business to relationships to health and beyond. Yaktivate. com is always on the lookout for new podcasting talent and, for businesses that are seeking an effective and cost-effective manner to reach their niche marketing audience.

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Earth-friendly Organic Cotton Clothing Retailer Dreams of a Green Christmas from Sales of Trendy T-Shirts, Thermals, Hats and Accessories

2011-10-02T21:22:00.000-07:00

Earth-friendly Organic Cotton Clothing Retailer Dreams of a Green Christmas from Sales of Trendy T-Shirts, Thermals, Hats and Accessories

A Bethesda, Maryland online retailer featuring original organic cotton clothing and apparel is poised to capitalize on several trends this holiday season. yudu's line of fashionable organic cotton tees, long sleeve thermals and hats for men and woman along with their innovative flip flops made of recycled rubber have been a hit with eco-conscious consumers across the country.

Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) December 4, 2008

A Bethesda, Maryland online retailer featuring original organic cotton clothing for men and women is poised to capitalize on several trends this holiday season. yudu's line of fashionable organic cotton tees, long sleeve thermals and hats for men and woman along with their innovative flip flops made of recycled rubber have been a hit with eco-conscious consumers across the country.

Fresh for the holiday shopping season, yudu has added a new pink long sleeve thermal top for women with the distinctive yudu seven leaf logo on the front. Made of luxuriously soft, super comfortable and 100% certified organic cotton, it's destined to become an essential part of any wardrobe.

Yudu's concept is simple: "Clothing with a conscience." Using the best available, environmentally-friendly materials, yudu makes clothing that says something about who you are, what you can be and your capacity to have an impact. And every 90 days yudu selects a different socially conscious organization to honor and support. Currently, a portion of yudu's profits go to support Born Free USA.

Less than a year old, yudu has made a splash across the country. Celebrities concerned with both high design and their own higher principles embraced yudu's organic cotton clothes and the company's socially conscious message at its debut during this year's Sundance Film Festival. The national media has also taken note. Already featured online by Vanity Fair, the Los Angeles Times and Self Magazine, yudu captures the imagination of anyone committed to making the planet a healthier and happier place.

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Slade Consulting Group Launches Transition AGENT to Assist Executives Considering Career Change

2011-10-02T15:57:00.000-07:00

Slade Consulting Group Launches Transition AGENT to Assist Executives Considering Career Change

Transition AGENT assesses individual work style in conjunction with the personal and practiced interests of professionals to help them better negotiate career change.

Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) December 31, 2008

Canada's employment market is suffering unprecedented turmoil due to world economic conditions. Statistics Canada recently released employment numbers that revealed 70,600 Canadians lost their jobs in November, the most since 1982. The national unemployment rate jumped to 6.3% from 6.2%. Ontario was hit the hardest as 66,000 jobs were lost last month jumping the province's unemployment rate to 7.1% from 6.5% indicating a greater number of workers available in the next 6 months. There is indication that these workers will start to come from middle and senior level management. Conservative Leader John Tory said in a press release earlier this month, "(it) will get worse before it gets better, we are in for a couple of really tough years."

"The downturn will affect middle managers with greater force in 2009. It is now evident that Canadian executives will not escape the global slowdown," says Victor Wroblewski, Director of Assessment and Program Development with Transition AGENT, a program offered by Slade Consulting Group. Victor explains that SCG has seen a greater number of inquiries by out of work professionals looking for work, plus a number of nervous middle-managers looking to test the waters of their respective job markets.

"We won't be offering career guidance 101 to professionals who have shown success and are out of work due more to the catastrophic downturn than to work performance," says Mr. Wroblewski. Transition AGENT, he explains, will be using the celebrated Ph. D. Douglas N. Jackson's products through Sigma Testing to help professionals with their career transition.

"We are being asked to provide insight and guidance on a daily basis, and trust that this program exceeds traditional career transition support," says Brett Slade, Managing Director of the Firm. He explains that Transition AGENT will offer additional information above and beyond resume writing and interview tips, by providing a work styles assessment and wide-scope career interest's survey. This will allow professionals to review and consider options beyond their historical job considerations. Brett explains, "These programs in conjunction with Victor Wroblewski's background in career transition will provide greater information for the individual to jump-start or reinvigorate their job search."

By marketing Transition AGENT to all professionals in transition, Slade Consulting Group will be positioned to help professionals reflect on their work style actions and interests before running headlong into the job search and career change.

Slade Consulting Group Inc. is a leading provider of research driven recruitment solutions. Slade operates globally providing executive search and healthcare practitioner recruitment for their wide-ranging clients. More information is available at www. sladeconsultinggroup. com

SIGMA Assessment Systems has been creating respected assessments since 1967. SIGMA publishes a variety of psychological instruments, including measures of ability, personality, and career interest. SIGMA founder, Dr. Douglas N. Jackson is a world authority in human assessment.

For more information contact: TransitionAGENT (at) SladeConsultingGroup (dot) com
Website: www. sladeconsultinggroup. com/transitionagent. html (http://www. sladeconsultinggroup. com/transitionagent. html)

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Lost Realm recording artist Michael DÂArco ends extended hiatus!

2011-10-02T09:55:00.000-07:00

Lost Realm recording artist Michael DÂArco ends extended hiatus!

Veteran indie rock vocalist Michael D'Arco putting together a new project. After an extended hiatus in New Mexico, D'Arco is in excellent health & is anxious to perform. Auditions begin October 1st for backup musicians. No dates have been set for recording.

(PRWEB) September 26, 2002

Albuquerque, NM - September 27, 2002 Â Lost Realm recording artist Michael DÂArco ends extended hiatus!

Lost Realm Records announced today the long awaited return of veteran indie rock vocalist, Michael D'Arco.

After an extended hiatus in New Mexico, D'Arco is in excellent health & is anxious to perform. Auditions begin October 1st in Albuquerque, NM for backup musicians. No dates have been set for recording as of press time.

Most recently Michael is known for having fronted ÂThe NineÂ. ÂLive at Crow Passage RanchÂ was recorded with The Nine under the Lost Realm Records label.

He has also done some solo recording with help from Osmosis recording artists ÂThe SleestaksÂ. Prior to that you may have seen him performing with Los Angeles group Silverlake (who incidentally had a development deal with A&M),or Brigandyne over the last decade.

In his songwriter hat you will find 96 copyrights, registered through ASCAP under Lost Realm Publishing. For more information or promo pack please contact Lost Realm Records at 505-238-8698 or visit them on the web at www. NM4U. com/lostrealm (http://www. NM4U. com/lostrealm ).

Integrity Health Franchises Announces New Location Women's Health & Fitness Center

2011-10-01T11:37:00.000-07:00

Integrity Health Franchises Announces New Location Women's Health & Fitness Center

World Champion develops hi-tech solution to reform "health" via women

Manchester, NH (PRWEB) August 1, 2009

Former World Bench Press champion and exercise physiologist, Rocco Boulay, owner of Integrity Health franchises just opened his third facility and first franchised location in Amherst, NH. The concept is designed to "educate" women utilizing proprietary technology about exercise and nutrition in an upscale "health club like" atmosphere.

John Terlizzi and Lisa Conti who reside in Estero, Florida are the newest franchisee to join the Integrity Health vision. Boulay says; there is an old adage, "give a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime". This is the concept that makes Integrity different from a typical health club. Their intellectual technologies provide each member with a plan that teaches them how often and how much to exercise.

Terlizzi, 45, former owner of Great Bay Athletic Club located in Newmarket, NH. John exclaims; "being in the health club industry for ten years we were just not providing the education the members needed to succeed. The Integrity system allows members to get a individualized workout plan that gets results at a very low cost." Conti, 45, who currently is employed in the medical community for twenty-two years says, "I believe that prevention through health and fitness is the key to many of our health care ills".

John and Lisa have already established a significant member base in only 3 months. They plan to own and operate another location in the Naples, Florida area within the next year. Their goal is to help strengthen the health of families in their communities while being involved in a profession that makes a difference in peoples lives. They feel that much of the health conditions in the country could be avoided and/or eradicated by taking steps to nurture those who nurture, women.

About Integrity Health

Integrity Health realizes that health is mostly based upon the sciences of exercise and nutrition. Because they are sciences, one cannot assume that just by joining a health club alone would produce results to the end user. When it comes to health and fitness we provide the instructions necessary to deliver optimal health.

For more information call 603-421-2811

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Beware of Ten Mistakes after Social Security Denies Disability Benefits

2011-09-30T20:11:00.000-07:00

Beware of Ten Mistakes after Social Security Denies Disability Benefits

People applying for SSDI should not give up and start over after they've been denied disability benefits; Allsup explains the most common missteps following SSDI denial

Belleville, Ill. (Vocus) October 31, 2008

Getting a denial letter after hours of work and months of waiting for Social Security disability benefits leads some people to call it quits, according to Allsup, which represents people nationwide for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI).

"People just want to know when they're going to be able to get their money, and getting that denial notice really frustrates and discourages them," said Cindy Ratermann, manager of disability claims specialists at Allsup. "They start to question themselves, and wonder -- if their doctor says they are disabled, why doesn't Social Security say they're disabled?"

SSDI is a federally mandated insurance program overseen by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that provides monthly benefits to individuals who are under full retirement age (65 or older) and who can no longer work because of a disability (injury, illness or condition) that is expected to last for 12 months or is terminal. Individuals must have paid FICA taxes to be eligible. More details are provided in the "SSDI Overview" on Allsup. com.

Ten Common Mistakes After SSDI Denial

There are many reasons why an SSDI application can be denied, but the following are some insights on common mistakes that can worsen the situation for someone who is dealing with the next steps after a denial of benefits.

1. Many applicants give up. Applying for SSDI benefits is not an easy process. It's not as simple as applying for Social Security retirement. In the retirement program, once someone reaches the appropriate age, he or she can file and begin receiving benefits. On the other hand, SSDI is administered under a review process that requires applicants meet certain guidelines.

In addition, more than two-thirds of the 1.5 million people who apply each year are denied at the initial level (first level) of application. But more than two-thirds of claimants who reach the hearing level (third level) are awarded their benefits. "There can be a significant value to having patience and hanging in for the long haul,'' said Ms. Ratermann. ''This means you'll need to appeal."

2. Applicants miss the appeal deadline and re-apply (sometimes several times) at the initial level. ''By doing this, you are literally spinning your wheels,'' Ms. Ratermann said. "If you were not awarded at the first level, it's highly unlikely you would be awarded when applying at the first level again."

3. Applicants decide not to appeal. There can be a couple of factors in this decision, including claimants' fear of pursuing the application after being told they weren't disabled. "If you are not capable of going back to work because of your disability, you really are entitled to this benefit," Ms. Ratermann said. "It's important to realize that this is not a simple application process, and appealing your case is the next required step."

4. Applicants didn't provide enough information and detail on their initial application and make the same mistake on appeal. One example is not providing enough detail about how your disability affects your ability to handle activities of daily living. "Someone might say, 'Yes, I can take a shower.' But they forget to mention that they've installed bars, and a seated chair and also get help from a family member to take that shower," Ms. Ratermann explained.

Another example is not providing enough information about your physicians, including their names, addresses, phone numbers and dates of treatment. ''Disability Determination Services staff do not have that information at their fingertips,'' Ms. Ratermann. "Claimants frequently will forget to tell the DDS examiner about all of their doctors, maybe leaving out a specialist or even their primary care physician. Then those records are not included in the case when it is considered."

5. Applicants waste time fighting the decision or trying to correct information that was provided in the initial application and denial. "Everything that you provided in your original application is there to stay, including the denial decision and letter from the Disability Determination Services," she said. "That decision stands; even if there was an error that nobody caught at the time of review. You've got to file your appeal and use that as the opportunity to clarify the information in your case."

6. Applicants do not provide continuous updates to the DDS about their case. While you are appealing, you should continue to provide information on doctors' visits, hospital visits and medical tests, such as CT scans and MRIs. "You need to make sure the DDS has this information. Don't wait for the next appeal to provide that," Ms. Ratermann said. "Keep in mind, it also can be a difficult and time-consuming process getting this information to DDS. In some cases, you must know who your examiner is, and you may be required to fax the information to the DDS office."

7. Applicants don't keep copies of their applications and records. ''These documents are useful when you make an appeal. And this can be one of the biggest mistakes because documents can get lost,'' Ms. Ratermann said. "After you've spent so much time compiling medical records, contacting doctors' offices and putting on the miles -- it's one of the worst feelings to hear that those documents have been lost."

8. Applicants underestimate the extent of their own disabilities. "A lot of people forget the modifications that they've made to their lives to cope with their disabilities,'' Ms. Ratermann said. ''And because of this, people make another mistake when they appeal -- they say that their condition hasn't changed. It's very unlikely that's true. Something has changed, whether you are experiencing more pain, or you've been in the hospital again or you've undergone additional tests."

9. Applicants don't know they can get representation services at any level of the process. About 90 percent of people whose cases reach the hearing level, or level 3, have a representative for their cases, according to the SSA. What many don't realize is that they could have had a representative even earlier in the application.

"Until they hear the word 'hearing,' they may not think about getting a representative, or realize they can have a representative to help them apply," Ms. Ratermann said. "It's hard to be an expert on Social Security disability when you don't deal with this every day. Many people may be able to avoid the stress of the denial and delay by getting a representative earlier in the process." Allsup provides representation services for claimants at all four levels of the process.

10. Applicants don't weigh the costs of going it alone. There is a fee for using the services of a representative only if your benefits are awarded. It's important to weigh this fee against the other costs for you and your family.

"There are the costs of your own time, the headache of the paperwork, the miles to doctors' offices and transmitting this information to DDS," Ms. Ratermann said. "Then there are the delays you're going to face if you are denied again and again because of your lack of knowledge about SSDI. I've dealt with people who wondered, 'Why did I try to do this by myself? It would have been so much easier and I might have gotten my benefits a long time ago."

ABOUT ALLSUP
Allsup, Belleville, Ill., is a leading nationwide provider of financial and healthcare related services to people with disabilities. Founded in 1984, Allsup has helped more than 100,000 people receive their entitled Social Security Disability Insurance and Medicare benefits. Allsup employs more than 500 professionals who deliver services directly to consumers and their families, or through their employers and long-term disability insurance carriers.

For more information, visit http://www. Allsup. com].

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LegalView Informs Mesothelioma Blog Readers of Predisposing Genes Identified by Scientists When Developing Lung Cancer

2011-09-30T17:01:00.000-07:00

LegalView Informs Mesothelioma Blog Readers of Predisposing Genes Identified by Scientists When Developing Lung Cancer

LegalView recently reported on the discovery of two genes that increase an individual's chances of developing specific types of lung cancer such as mesothelioma. Researchers found that the genes identified in certain individuals may increase their chance of developing certain lung cancers by up to 60 percent.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) December 1, 2008

LegalView, the number one site for everything and anything legal on the Web, recently alerted mesothelioma information (http://mesothelioma. legalview. com/blog) blog readers of a scientific discovery involving two genes found on the fifth chromosome. The genes may be responsible for why certain individuals develop specific types of lung cancers such as mesothelioma cancer, according to a recent article published in the science journal Nature Genetics. Researchers from the World Health Organization's (WHO) International Agency for Research on Cancer identified the genes, TERT and CRR9, as responsible for a potential 60 percent increased risk of developing certain types of lung cancer in patients. Identifying the genes will likely assist in the development of improved lung cancer treatments, according to WHO researchers.

Mesothelioma is a type of lung cancer that develops when defects in strands of DNA occur. When asbestos fibers are inhaled into the lungs they begin to cause the creation of cancerous cells, or defects in the DNA, on the mesothelium, or lining of the organs. It often takes years before this deadly lung cancer reveals itself and the condition often remains dormant for 20 to 30 years. By the time it is revealed, it is often untreatable and life expectancy is, on average, 12 months from the diagnosis of mesothelioma.

Individuals who suffer from mesothelioma often carry the TERT and CRR9 genes and are often considered more likely to develop pleural mesothelioma. Those who have been affected by mesothelioma should consider consulting with a knowledgeable mesothelioma lawyer (http://mesothelioma. legalview. com/find-mesothelioma-lawyer. aspx) on the details of a potential mesothelioma lawsuit (http://mesothelioma. legalview. com/mesothelioma-lawsuit. aspx). Developing litigation with an experienced mesothelioma law firm (http://mesothelioma. legalview. com/find-mesothelioma-law-firm. aspx) may provide a return of monetary compensation, which will assist in paying pricey medical bills.

For more information on mesothelioma news and treatments individuals can use the LegalView legal library, which enables access to a wide array of legal topics such as the Ketek controversy, as well as information on truck accidents and the rare illness known as Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF).

The prescription drug Ketek is often prescribed to patients who are suffering from upper respiratory infections including community acquired pneumonia and bronchitis. The antibiotic, however, has been allegedly associated with causing liver damage among patients and has been investigated by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) who have not removed the drug from the market. However, Ketek patients who may have been negatively affected by any Ketek side effects (http://ketek. legalview. com) are advised to consult a physician immediately as well as speak to a pharmaceutical attorney regarding the drug's alleged dangers.

LegalView's truck accident information portal provides continually updated news articles and information on truck accident lawsuits (http://truck-accidents. legalview. com) as well as what to do if involved in a heavy truck collision, which is considered one of the most costly and most fatal vehicular accidents that can occur.

Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis is similar to mesothelioma in that both are rare conditions that can be extremely painful and debilitating. The cause of NSF is currently unknown, but the condition has been strongly linked to the use of gadolinium contrast dyes during magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance angiography (MRI/MRA) tests among kidney disease patients. The NSF symptoms (http://nsf-nephrogenic-systemic-fibrosis. legalview. com) can include swelling and thickening of the skin, developing large scabs/wounds on the skin, and the paralyzation of limbs due to swelling and thickening of skin around the joints. For more information on NSF, visit http://www. LegalView. com/ (http://www. LegalView. com/)].

About LegalView:
LegalView. com is a public service brought to you by Legal WebTV Network, LLC, a Limited Liability Corporation created by a group of the nation's most highly respected law firms: Anapol Schwartz; Brent Coon and Associates; Burg Simpson; Cohen, Placitella and Roth; James F. Humphreys and Associates; Lopez McHugh; and Thornton and Naumes. For more information on the accomplishments and track records of LegalView. com's superior sponsoring law firms and to get in touch with LegalView attorneys, visit LegalView at www. LegalView. com.

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Inetgrated Science Solutions Inc.(ISSi) 2004 Community Award Program

2011-09-26T18:47:00.000-07:00

Inetgrated Science Solutions Inc.(ISSi) 2004 Community Award Program

ISSi encourages employees to take a stake in their communities and work with not-for-profit organizations. In an effort to recognize employees' community involvement, annually ISSi solicits community bonus award recommendations from employees. The sponsoring employee must be an active participant/member of the organization they are proposing. ISSi awards $1000 community awards to the non-profit organization in the name of the employee.

(PRWEB) September 4, 2004

Integrated Science Solutions Inc. (ISSi) is a quality, science and engineering company. Our employees are a significant reason we are successful. We promote a work environment that fosters new ideas, high quality products, job satisfaction, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Part of that environment is acknowledging the efforts our employees put into volunteering in their communities. ISSi encourages employees to take a stake in their communities and work with not-for-profit organizations. In an effort to recognize employees' community involvement, annually ISSi solicits community bonus award recommendations from employees. The sponsoring employee must be an active participant/member of the organization they are proposing. ISSi awards $1000 community awards to the non-profit organization in the name of the employee.

Our 2004 awardees are:

Watershed Center - Grand Traverse Bay, WI - This organization promotes watershed education, provides leadership in environmental and watershed maintenance promotes research for protection of bay and watershed, and monitors the environmental state of the bay. An ISSi employee is currently on the Board of Directors.

Sunrise Hospital Auxiliary - Las Vegas, NV. Â The auxiliary has two ways of contributing the community. They support nursing students in the State of Nevada and select children-oriented charities in Clark County.

P. E.O. Sisterhood, Walnut Creek Chapter - Alhambra, CA. Friendship is the cornerstone of the P. E.O. sisterhood continuing to be a source of encouragement and support for women to realize their potential in whatever worthwhile endeavor they choose. The P. E.O. Sisterhood takes an active role in the promotion of educational opportunities for women. Today, education continues to be the only philanthropy of P. E.O.

San Ramon Valley High School Science Program Â San Ramon, CA. This program promotes and provides outstanding science education to high school students including support to science fairs.

San Carlos Educational Foundation (Kid Fund) Â San Carlos, CA. This foundation provides additional support of city school programs when California State funding is not adequate.

United Way of Southern Nevada Â Las Vegas, NV. This entity is a local health and human services nonprofit organization that gives people the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of their neighbors, friends, and coworkers in the state of Nevada.

"I would like to commend all of our employees who dedicate so much time and effort out of their busy lives to support their communities. Thank you enhancing my community through your efforts and congratulations to our 2003 Community Award winners." said Cecelia McCloy, President of ISSi.

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Plastic Surgeon Notes Popularity of Labiaplasty Leads Many Women to Ask 'Am I Normal?'

2011-09-26T12:51:00.000-07:00

Plastic Surgeon Notes Popularity of Labiaplasty Leads Many Women to Ask 'Am I Normal?'

TV shows like Dr. 90210 are making more women aware of labiaplasty--a plastic surgery procedure to correct large or uneven labia minora, or inner vaginal lips. Board-certified plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD, FACS, says these shows have led many women to question whether their labia are normal.

Oak Park, Ill. (PRWEB) February 28, 2008

The increasing popularity of labiaplasty has prompted American women, from teenage girls to Baby Boomers, to ask plastic surgeons some very personal questions. "One of the first questions women ask during a labiaplasty consultation is 'Am I normal?'" says board-certified plastic surgeon Allan Parungao, MD, FACS, who practices in the Chicago area. "Then they ask, 'What should my labia look like?'"

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that vaginal rejuvenation is one of the fastest-growing plastic surgery procedures in the U. S.--increasing 30% between 2005 and 2006 alone. One of the most popular of these procedures is labiaplasty (http://www. parungao. com/labiaplasty).

Years ago, most women who had labiaplasty were those in the adult entertainment industry, who did it for cosmetic purposes. But today, women from all walks of life are seeking labiaplasty to relieve pain and discomfort as well.

"Amy," age 27, is typical of many women who have labiaplasty surgery. "My labia were larger than normal," she recalls. "Of course, I never knew what 'normal' was before I heard about labiaplasty.

"My friends and I watch Dr. 90210 together," says Amy. "We laughed at the labiaplasty procedure because it was kind of embarrassing, but in my mind I was thinking, 'I'm going to have that done.'"

"Cindy," a 31-year-old nurse, had a similar experience. "I grew up with large vaginal lips," she says. "I didn't feel I was different from anybody else until I saw an episode of Dr. 90210 about labiaplasty and said, 'I have that problem.'

"I was uncomfortable in my clothes or exercising or during sex," Cindy recalls. "It was something I always noticed, but it got increasingly worse as I got older. I didn't think there was anything that could be done about it."

"Large or uneven vaginal lips can be caused by genetics, childbirth or hormonal changes," explains Dr. Parungao, author of A Woman's Guide to Cosmetic Breast Surgery and Body Contouring (http://www. addicusbooks. com/show_title. cfm? isbn=1886039755) (Addicus Books, 2006).

"Labiaplasty can correct problems with both the appearance and functionality of a woman's genitals," he says.

"Large or uneven labia can cause problems with urination and feminine hygiene. The extra skin is very prone to excessive moisture and infections," Dr. Parungao explains.

"Labiaplasty is considered reconstructive surgery for patients with medical problems such as pain during sex or recurrent skin infections. In many of these cases, insurance will cover the cost of labiaplasty," he notes.

Amy is an example of a patient whose labiaplasty was covered by her health plan. "I'd always been uncomfortable during sex with my husband," she recalls. "After talking with him and explaining how important it is to me, we agreed that I should go forward with the surgery."

Amy is very glad she did. "I think labiaplasty is definitely worth it," she says. "It's made a huge difference in my marriage and my confidence level. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again."

For more information on labiaplasty, visit www. parungao. com/labiaplasty (http://www. parungao. com/labiaplasty).

Allan Parungao, MD, FACS, is an Oak Park, Illinois plastic surgeon board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. For more information, visit www. parungao. com.

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Mobile Phone Replacement for Children

2011-09-26T03:25:00.000-07:00

Mobile Phone Replacement for Children

Rencent muggings, health concerns and mobile phone bans are leaving parents and children vulnerable.

London, UK (PRWEB) January 26, 2006

Securicorp Ltd introduces the release of innovative security solutions for modern day problems. From child safety to protecting your property, mobile wireless communications enables real time security.

Child Safety & Personal Tracking

Recent mobile thefts and bullying has led to schools banning mobile phones altogether leaving children and parents feeling vulnerable. The Mobiclick is a small mobile device that can fit in your child’s pocket, a bag, vehicle or building. With up to 3 preset numbers, the child can send an alert if in distress or simply call family numbers. Geo-Fencing allows notification if child or property strays out of a pre-defined area and mobile tracking allows you to track the unit at any time. With a built in motion & vibration sensor, the unit doubles as a portable alarm calling or sending a SMS text message if triggered.

Remote CCTV

Transmit CCTV from Broadband, Telephone Line GSM & 3G mobile networks. Our latest range includes CCTV cameras with integrated 3G transmission & CCTV video servers broadcasting video over 3G or GSM mobile sims. View CCTV from PC, PDA or som Mobile phones. Perfect for both home and business. Remote access to CCTV allows you to view live and recorded images from a remote location.

For more information, please visit us at www. securicorp. com.

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Cross Bridge Announces Affiliation with Gener8Xion Entertainment, Inc. as a New Content Provider

2011-09-25T23:55:00.000-07:00

Cross Bridge Announces Affiliation with Gener8Xion Entertainment, Inc. as a New Content Provider

Cross Bridge, LLC, a newly-formed organization producing, acquiring and distributing inspirational programming through the Internet at www. CrossBridge. com, has announced a new affiliation with Gener8Xion Entertainment, Inc. Through its affiliation, Gener8Xion will be providing content for Cross Bridge's website and BeliefnetTV, which offer award-winning television programs, exciting original programming a compelling feature films and interviews with prominent thought leaders. Both Cross Bridge and BeliefnetTV are owned by BN Media, an entity that also includes the investors behind Affinity4, an affinity-based marketing company that helps to support the goals of nonprofits by assisting in their fundraising.

Norfolk, VA (PRWEB) August 25, 2010

Cross Bridge, LLC (www. crossbridge. com), a newly-formed organization producing, acquiring and distributing inspirational programming through the Internet at www. CrossBridge. com, has announced a new affiliation with Gener8Xion Entertainment, Inc. (Hollywood, CA). Through its affiliation, Gener8Xion will be providing content for Cross Bridge's website and BeliefnetTV, which offer award-winning television programs, exciting original programming a compelling feature films and interviews with prominent thought leaders. Both Cross Bridge and BeliefnetTV are owned by BN Media, an entity that also includes the investors behind Affinity4 (www. affinity4.com), an affinity-based marketing company that helps to support the goals of nonprofits by assisting in their fundraising.

Under the new partnership, Gener8Xion's acclaimed film, "One Night with the King" will be available for streaming on Hulu, www. Hulu. com. The biblical epic, which opened in October 2006 to both critical and audience acclaim, is based on the best-selling novel "Hadassah: One Night with the King" by Tommy Tenney and Mark Andrew Olsen. In its big screen adaptation, the film chronicles a young woman's rise from peasant to princess, her role in redeeming her people from destruction and death, and her gaining the love of the kingdom's most powerful man by seeking his heart and not his riches. The film's legendary cast includes Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif, John Rhys-Davies, Luke Goss, John Noble, Tommy 'Tiny' Lister, James Callis, Jonan Lotan and Tiffany Dupont in the role of Esther, one of the Bible's most beloved and courageous heroines. The film was shot entirely in Rajasthan, deemed India's "land of the kings." At its debut, the American Bible Society had the official designation of "Endorsing Sponsor."

Gener8Xion Entertainment Inc. is an integrated media company engaged in various operating activities including film and television production and distribution and rentals of film and video equipment, systems integration and studio facility management.
For more information, visit: www.8x. com.

According to Cross Bridge co-founder and President/Chief Executive Officer Steve Halliday, CPA, J. D., "The ability to bring properties such as Gener8Xion's powerful and inspiring "One Night With the King" to a broader audience through the convenience of online, on-demand entertainment is exactly what we are striving to do at Cross Bridge."

About CrossBridge. com

At www. CrossBridge. com, visitors will find a robust and easy to navigate website. There, they will find a wide range of videos conveniently organized by the organizations providing them and by categories ranging from animation, celebrities, comedy and drama to faith, films, health & wellness, inspiration, music, news, politics, relationships and sports. Viewers can also select by video length (i. e., clips, shorts, episodes, films and features). For more information and to access a new dimension in high-quality inspirational programming, visit www. CrossBridge. com.

About Beliefnet

Beliefnet, a recipient of the National Magazine Award for General Excellence Online, is the largest multi-faith online community for spirituality and inspiration. Its mission is to help people find and walk a spiritual path that instills comfort, hope, clarity, strength and happiness for people who are exploring their own faith or curious about others. Beliefnet is the definitive source of spiritual information presented without defined editorial point-of-view, and is a leading authority for major news organizations in the United States. It covers an exhaustive range of topics and is continually enhanced by its users. Resources include blogs and social networking tools, feature articles and videos, quizzes, devotionals, photo galleries and interviews with noted politicians, celebrities and spiritual leaders. Beliefnet has more than 12 million newsletter subscribers and averages nearly 3 million unique visitors per month. Beliefnet is not affiliated with any spiritual organization or movement.

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A Critical Review of Shop for Charity Organizations

2011-09-24T10:53:00.000-07:00

A Critical Review of Shop for Charity Organizations

The Green Company conducted a study on the “Shop for Charity” model of individual donations. The study concludes that Shop for Charity represents the fast gift-giving methods for private citizens but that not all Shop for Charity services full-fill their obligations to the client.

Butler, NJ (PRWEB) October 20, 2005

The Green Company conducted a study on the “Shop for Charity” model on donations.

The study concludes that Shop for Charity represents: 1) one of the fastest growing gift-giving methods for private citizens in the US and Europe; 2) The study also found that: 1) 90% of the Shop for Charity groups are individually owned and operate as a for-profit: 2) the average contribution donated by these groups is less than 50% of revenues; and 3) a number of the groups appeared to be money-making schemes versus foundations. For example, the FBI released a statement last month in which they claim nearly 4,000 questionable Web sites have been created on the heels of Hurricane Katrina and the agency believes many of them are bogus**.

The Green Company examined a number of highly-visible companies; this is what we found:

1) Every Click is a for-profit group that allocates 50% of its revenue to a wide range of charities.

2) My Cause is a for-profit group that allocates 60% of its revenue to a wide range of charities.

3) Charity USA LLC is a for-profit group that owners and operates the venerable click and donate sites that allocates 100% of revenues to combat Hungry, Breast Cancer, Child Health, Literacy, the Rainforest and Animal Rescue. They operate a shop for charity as well, but the percentage allocation is placed in an NOT given (Green Company has seen unsubstantiated figures eaching 15%.)

4) Care2 is privately held for-profit group that allocates 5% of total revenue to charities.

5) Charity Malls and iGive. com is a for-profit group that claims to allocate 100% of revenue to charity. They HOWEVER, do not send funds until an individual’s donation level reaches $25 (or approximately 900 worth of goods).

6) iGive is a for-profit group that appears to claim that it allocates 100% of revenue to charity. They HOWEVER, do not send funds until an individual’s donation level reaches $25 (or approximately $900 worth of goods).

7) Count on Me & eScrip (beware) requires you to register credit or debit cards.

8) Schoolpop. com is a for-profit group that claims to allocate a portion(percentage unknown) of its revenue to public schools. The Green Company was unable to substantiate the claim nor were they able to determine the allocation.

The Green Company is a Non-Profit group that allocates 95% of its total revenue to charities. (www. greencompany. org)

** An FBI spokesperson went on to say, that the FBI was seeing all kinds of fraudulent web sites. "Sites that spoof those of legitimate charitable organizations to steal people's credit card numbers, bank account information, Social Security numbers, and other personal information. You name it-we're discovering new tactics everyday."

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Research And Markets: Personal-Lines Direct Insurance is Rapidly Taking Market Share

2011-09-22T15:03:00.000-07:00

Research And Markets: Personal-Lines Direct Insurance is Rapidly Taking Market Share

Research and Markets (researchandmarkets. com/reports/c16343) has announced the addition of Direct Insurance 2004 to their offering.

(PRWEB) April 27, 2005

Research and Markets (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c16343 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c16343)) has announced the addition of Direct Insurance 2004 to their offering.

Direct insurance is increasingly the preferred method used by big financial services companies to deliver their personal-lines general insurance. Before the arrival of direct-distribution models, insurance brokers and other intermediaries were the main distribution channel of personal-lines insurance. This still applies to commercial lines, but personal-lines direct insurance is rapidly taking market share.

Direct Line set up the first dedicated direct insurance operation in the UK in 1985. The market share taken by direct players has increased steadily ever since, partly at the expense of companies' own sales staff and agents, and partly at the expense of intermediaries. The trend has intensified since 1999, when retailers also entered the market.

The obvious success of direct insurance companies prompted some traditional insurance players to set up their own distinct direct insurance brands. New entrants have also been attracted to the direct insurance market, because of the lower operating costs made possible by call-centre and Internet-based operations. The new entrants include utilities, retailers and affinity groups.

Direct insurance companies have developed strong brand names to differentiate them from their fiercely competitive rivals. Their publicity (such as `Quote Me Happy' from Norwich Union Direct or `Just AAsk' from the AA) reinforces their differences from their rivals and their `no nonsense' approach to customer needs.

The direct insurance industry is aggressively innovative in using technology to gain speed in obtaining competitive quotations. Direct insurers invest heavily in information technology (IT), and make considerable use of customer relationship management (CRM) techniques to supplement their call-centre and Internet sales opportunities.

This research indicates that clients are more likely to select an insurer based on convenience, rather than on price or even on reputation. The research also shows that usage of the Internet to buy insurance policies remains low, compared with telephone-, broker - or branch-mediated purchases. Despite the rise in direct insurance, the ability to purchase insurance from a branch office remains important to many customers.

In due course, the development of websites and of digital television may alter the picture, and the share of direct insurance distribution may increase even more. However, the introduction of more technology will also aid brokers, and their share may eventually

Topics covered in this report include:

-Strategic Overview

-Market Dynamics and Segmentation

-Distribution

-Competitive Structure

-The Consumer

-Regulation

-Market Forecasts

-Motor Insurance

-House Insurance

-Travel Insurance

-Health Insurance

-Pet Insurance

-An International Perspective

-PEST Analysis

-ConsumersÂ Attitudes Towards Buying Insurance over The Internet or Towards Choosing The Cheapest Provider

-ConsumersÂ Views on Choosing the Insurer Recommended by the Broker and on Choosing the Most Convenient Insurer

-Strategic Options

-Broker Networks

-Future Regulatory Changes

-Distribution Channels

-Polarisation

-Future PEST Analysis

Companies profiled:

-Admiral Group Plc

-BUPA Insurance Ltd

-Churchill Insurance Company Ltd

-Direct Line Insurance Plc

-Esure Insurance Ltd

-Royal & Sunalliance Insurance Plc

-Tesco Personal Finance Group Ltd

For more information visit http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c16343 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c16343)

Laura Wood

Senior Manager

Research and Markets

Press@researchandmarkets. com

Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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New Menopause Test Now Avaible for Home Use. Cleared by the FDA

2011-09-20T11:56:00.000-07:00

New Menopause Test Now Avaible for Home Use. Cleared by the FDA.

For decades women both young and old have been left to guess if their symptoms were related to menopause. A new test, cleared by the FDA for home use, is now available for women. The RU25 Plus FSH Menopause Test determines elevated follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), decreased ovarian function and menopause.

(PRWEB) August 13, 2003

Menopause on the average occurs to women about age 51, but can happen for some women much earlier. Premature ovarian failure (POF) and natural menopause before age 40 is rare, but it does occur. Early menopause can occur to women even in their 20's and 30's and often occurs after hysterectomy and tubal ligation surgeries.

Symptoms of menopause or early menopause include hot flashes, irregular menstrual cycles, heavier or lighter bleeding during periods, insomnia and interrupted sleep, mood swings and depression, heart palpitations, short-term memory loss, unexplained fatigue, vaginal dryness, and loss of sex drive (libido). Many women find their symptoms greatly interfere with their daily lives.

The symptoms of early menopause that are often seen in young women are often misdiagnosed by the medical community as being a whole host of unrelated conditions such as chronic fatigue (CFS), fibromyalgia, heart conditions, common depression, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and common allergies. For young women it's important to be diagnosed in a timely manner as long term untreated menopause is known to cause bone loss (osteoporosis) and increased risk of heart disease. Menopause symptoms and long term menopause risks can be managed in consultation with a health care physician.

"We are very excited to be able to provide this product to women", states Susan Bucher, women's health rights activist and CEO of HormoneCheck. com who is distributing the test kit. "Women young and old no longer need to wonderÂam I in the menopause transition?"

The test is easy to use. It works like a home pregnancy test using urine to activate. The test is suggested for women who suspect they may be in menopause or experiencing a hormonal imbalance, but have not yet been diagnosed. "As a woman's estrogen levels and ovarian function decreases, her levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) rise. The test displays a positive result if elevated levels of FSH are found." explains Susan. "Two tests are provided with the RU25 Plus as a kit to confirm positive results. The test results provides women with useful information that she can then provide to her physician for consultation."

The RU25 Plus FSH Menopause Test Kit is available only from HormoneCheck. com. The test kit costs $24.95 plus shipping and handling; includes two tests and complete directions. For more information call 815 834-9368, or visit http://www. HormoneCheck. com (http://www. HormoneCheck. com)

QuickArrow Announces Company Milestone: 20,000 Active Online Users and Growing

2011-09-19T20:24:00.000-07:00

QuickArrow Announces Company Milestone: 20,000 Active Online Users and Growing

Adding 91 New Clients in 2005, QuickArrow, Inc., Proves Outsourced PSA Market is Growing

Austin, Texas (PRWEB) March 27, 2006

QuickArrow, Inc., a leading provider of on demand Professional Services Automation (PSA) solutions for billable services organizations, today announced it has exceeded 20,000 active users. In 2005, the company added 91 new clients and 6,600 users in professional services organizations such as business consulting firms and hardware and software manufacturers. In 2006, the company continues its 30+% growth rate.

“Service organizations have an ongoing need to efficiently manage resources while keeping costs down. So it’s not surprising that the market for automating and measuring these activities continues to grow,” said Elizabeth Davis, QuickArrow’s CEO. “Despite fluctuations and changes in the marketplace, we’ve consistently provided the highest levels of service to our clients, and they acknowledge this by regularly referring business to us.”

Thomas Lah, executive director of the Technology Professional Services Association (TPSA) agrees, “Technology companies continue to grow their services revenue faster than software license or hardware sales. The latest study from Q4 2005 shows that software companies now earn 60% of their dollars from services, while hardware firms are at 37%. This is double the percentage of services revenue in both industries from 10 years ago.” He says the data underscores a need for tapping the potential of PSA solutions with the right support services.

Industry analysts forecast that the market for professional services automation will continue to grow in 2006 and through 2009 as a result of its low learning curve and rapid return on investment. The light planning functionality and mobile time reporting have proved to be especially attractive to field service organizations.

QuickArrow’s PSA solution powers more billable service organizations than any other PSA application. The company’s clients include small-and mid-sized services organizations as well as global enterprises with more than 20,000 employees. Hardware and software manufacturers, business consulting firms, and field service organizations use QuickArrow for a full range of solutions including resource management, time and expense entry, and strategic business analytics to streamline their processes.

“QuickArrow is committed to providing leadership in effectively managing the complexities of delivering professional services,” continued Elizabeth Davis. “With insight into hundreds of PS organizations, we have an intimate understanding of the challenges professional services managers face each day and the best practices to manage them.”

About QuickArrow

QuickArrow is a leading provider of automation and management software for Billable Services Organizations including IT services, software, hardware, environmental consulting entities, management consulting, health care consulting and business services organizations. Since 1998, QuickArrow has pioneered delivering professional services management applications over the web. Today, QuickArrow continues that pioneering approach by expanding and extending its professional services management solution to lead the industry it helped create. QuickArrow is a founding member of the Technology Professional Services Association and provides on demand service to more than 225 clients and 20,000 active users worldwide. Clients include Borland Software, Eloqua, Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories (a subsidiary of Alcatel), IMG, Macromedia, Responsys, Salesforce. com, and SPSS. QuickArrow is headquartered in Austin, Texas. www. quickarrow. com

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Moms Get Their Own Action Figure Hard Working Mommies Celebrated with SuperMom, the Mother of All Toys

2011-09-19T14:18:00.000-07:00

Moms Get Their Own Action Figure Hard Working Mommies Celebrated with SuperMom, the Mother of All Toys

SuperMom, a 6-inch plastic mommy action figure by HappyWorker. com. This crazy busy family and career juggling heroine comes complete with interchangeable happy and frazzled heads, a mood swinging baby, 8 ‘weapons’ of mommy might, an owner’s manual, and her own collection of motherly superpowers and vulnerabilities.

Toronto, ON (PRWEB) May 11, 2006

They manage baby boss temper tantrums by night and meet grownup boss deadlines by day, juggling children and careers in an ongoing pursuit of work-life balance. Now, hard working moms have their own toy heroine – the SuperMom™ Action Figure. SuperMom’s the newest arrival in a line of fun ‘everyday superhero’ action figures, created by the indie toy inventors at Happy Worker.

Just like real-life modern moms, this crazily busy mini plastic mommy morphs between home mode and career mode. SuperMom comes equipped with 8 ‘weapons’ of mommy might, stands 6-inches tall, and has her own superpowers, vulnerabilities, and owner’s manual. She can be posed in lots of fun mothering positions and situations.

“Today, nearly three-quarters of moms are in the workforce, surrounded by a world that has yet to figure out how to best combine family and career” said Shirley Yee, co-creator of SuperMom and co-owner of Happy Worker. “SuperMom’s a little light-hearted mommy worship for all those managing kids and work while standing on their head.”

SuperMom’s ‘weapons’ of mommy might include interchangeable happy and frazzled heads, a mood swinging baby (aka little angel or mini monster), work / home lifeline, super long to-do list, tasty but healthy snacks, magical carryall, and choice of fashionable footwear (work heels and casual mothering shoes). SuperMom was created with help from moms and toy geeks.

With a suggested retail price of $14.99, the SuperMom Action Figure is available online and at select specialty stores - see www. happyworker. com (http://www. happyworker. com) for store locations. Happy Worker’s big kid action figures also include GeekMan™, BossMan™ and MoneyMan™.

On the Web :

> SuperMom FAQs (http://www. happyworker. com/supermom/faqs. html)

> Fun Mom Facts (http://www. happyworker. com/supermom/facts. html)

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Ten Self-Esteem-Building Tips for Teens In Time for February's National Boost Your Self-Esteem Month

2011-09-19T02:23:00.000-07:00

Ten Self-Esteem-Building Tips for Teens In Time for February's National Boost Your Self-Esteem Month

February is National Boost Your Self-Esteem Month and not a month too soon for teens who are in dire needs of self-esteem boosting. Low self-esteem is a critical issue facing teens today. It has been proven that low self-esteem affects learning and can lead to such problems as delinquency, unhealthy relationships, eating disorders, drugs and suicide. Hey U. G.L. Y. has teamed with the National Association for Self Esteem help teens realize they are cool just the way they are.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) February 6, 2007

February is National Boost Your Self-Esteem Month, and not a month too soon for teens who are in dire need of self-esteem boosting. Low self-esteem is a critical issue facing teens today. It has been proven that low self-esteem affects learning and can lead to such problems as delinquency, unhealthy relationships, eating disorders, drugs and suicide. According to most estimates, about 30 percent of today's teenagers are dropping out of high school and every school day 160,000 students miss school because of bullying. Hey U. G.L. Y. has teamed with the National Association for Self Esteem help teens realize they are cool just the way they are.

"Just be yourself, stand up for yourself and never give up," says Ashlie, 17, who dealt with high school pressure and self-esteem issues so often that she eventually dropped out of high school. Ashlie did not give up. She went back, got her G. E.D. and is now pursing a Bachelor's Degree in Business. She says she experienced a lot of pressure in high school. She felt like she was "competing" with girls. "They were competing over the guy's attention, who was the prettiest girl, who wore the nicest clothes, etc." She did not know why they were competing with her but she thinks it was a result of jealousy and low self-esteem.

"Media is an influence," she says. "Music in particular," saying that it is the way some musicians dance, the way they look. She says they are, "too skinny and too perfect, that all the guys want a girl who looks like that."

Ashlie says high school is hard enough without all the added pressures of fitting in and being something that you are not. She says that a girl with low self-esteem is not always easy to spot saying "Girls hide it as best they can." The ones with low self-esteem will always try to "act like you, and the girl who wants the most attention from guys, usually has the lowest self-esteem."

Although there are ways to spot a girl with low self-esteem there are other ways to combat it all together. Ashlie, HeyUGLY. org, the non-profit organization that helps teens with self - esteem and the National Association for Self-Esteem (NASE) have collaborated to create a top ten list of self-esteem building tips to help teens.

1. Know Who You Are. Too often people join the wrong crowd in search of themselves. Find out who you are first, what you like to do and what you don't like to do, then you will know what group you would like to be in, Ashlie

2. Stop comparing yourself with other people. There will always be some people who have more than you and some who have less. Some who are prettier and smarter and some who aren't. How boring it would be if we were all the same. Take stock of yourself and treat yourself better than you would treat your best friend.

3. Join a Sport. "Join anything that you like to do (sports) and don't do it because other people are doing it, rather join because you want to," Ashlie.

4. Get Proactive. Take advantage of workshops, books and cassette tape programs on self-esteem. Whatever material you allow to dominate your mind will eventually change your behavior.

5. Be Your Own Judge. Too often people call themselves stupid, ugly, fat, etc. Little do they know that they are taking the positive energy away from themselves. Each time you call yourself a negative name, immediately stop and press your thumb together with your pointer finger and cancel out the negative word. Then replace the negative word with a something positive about yourself.

6. Make a list of your positive qualities. Are you honest? Unselfish? Helpful? Be generous with yourself and write down at least 10 positive qualities. Review this list often. Start focusing on your positive traits and you'll stand a much better chance of being who you want to be.

7. Associate with positive, supportive people. When you are surrounded by negative people who constantly put you down use affirmations to boost your self-esteem.

8. Take Power Out of Negative Words. Hey U. G.L. Y turned ugly into an acronym that stands for Unique, Gifted, Lovable, You. When you label yourself a negative word like ugly or call a fellow student ugly you are unleashing a powerful force of negative energy. Whenever you call yourself something negative convert it into a positive acronym. One year two teens competing in Hey U. G.L. Y.'s annual acronym contest came up with Love Others Show Everyone Respect for LOSER and Gifted Enchanted Educated Kid for GEEK. Start turning negatives into positives.

9. Instead of putting yourself down - claim your uniqueness. You can't develop healthy self-esteem if you repeat negative phrases about yourself and your abilities.

10. "Keep Smiling, because there are about 1,000 people out there that would love to see you cry," Ashlie.

Ashlie learned a lot while going through high school and one of her biggest lessons was accepting herself. She ended her tips with one last thought, "If they don't like me for who I am then I don't need them."

For more information on Self-Esteem please visit the the Hey U. G.L. Y website at http://www. heyugly. org (http://www. heyugly. org) and the National Association for Self Esteem website at http://www. HealthySelfEsteem. org (http://www. HealthySelfEsteem. org).

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OnTheGoInsure. Com A Fast and Simple Way for Consumers to Research and Purchase International and Travel Medical Insurance

2011-09-18T23:00:00.000-07:00

OnTheGoInsure. Com A Fast and Simple Way for Consumers to Research and Purchase International and Travel Medical Insurance

In a day and age when travelers are taking longer, more exotic and more expensive trips, one company is making it simpler for travelers to protect their medical and financial well being. With the launch of www. OnTheGoInsure. Com, global travelers, recent immigrants to the United States, missionary, school and corporate groups can research and purchase global medical and travel insurance products from anywhere in the world.

Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) April 4, 2007

In a day and age when travelers are taking longer, more exotic and more expensive trips, one company is making it simpler for travelers to protect their medical and financial well being. With the launch of OnTheGoInsure. Com (www. OnTheGoInsure. com), global travelers, recent immigrants to the United States, missionary, school and corporate groups can research and purchase global medical and travel insurance products from anywhere in the world.

The menu of health and travel insurance products offered includes guaranteed issue policies, pre-existing condition waivers and deductibles from zero to $5,000. Other elements include Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) , Emergency Medical Evacuation coverage and a multi-lingual claims and assistance center that is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

With the growing population of active seniors, increased travel access, and a desire to explore, more seniors are traveling to international destinations which may or may not offer quality medical care in the event of a sudden illness or accident. In the event a traveler needs to return to the US for medical treatment, the cost of a medical evacuation could exceed $75,000. Travel and lodging arrangements for these trips are often made many months in advance and a sudden illness could force a last minute cancellation. The insurance plans offered through OnTheGoInsure. Com provide the traveler financial protection from these unforeseen events. The plans are economical and include no price mark ups or purchase deadlines that are customary among the policies some of the travel agencies and cruse lines offer.

"Our goal is to assist today's active senior travelers, who are becoming increasingly aware that Medicare does not provide medical and hospital coverage outside the United States, with an easy, fast and economical way to purchase travel medical insurance," stated Robert Bent, President of Global Fiduciary Advisors LLC, the creator of OnTheGoInsure. Com.

For more information on the full range of International Insurance Programs, visit www. OnTheGoInsure. com.

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Top 10 Healthy Habits for Eating on the Run

2011-09-18T19:03:00.000-07:00

Top 10 Healthy Habits for Eating on the Run

In recognition of March National Nutrition Month, Botanic Choice has revealed its list of Top 10 Healthy Habits for Eating on the Run. With a little planning anyone can eat healthier wherever their day takes them.

Hobart, IN (Vocus) March 10, 2010

1. Keep fresh fruits and pre-cut vegetables washed and ready to eat. If they’re within reach, they’ll be easy to snack on.
2. Stock up at the grocer’s deli. Rotisserie chicken, vegetables, and fruit salads are instant healthy meals.
3. Even though it may look like a better value, skip the “super-sized” or “combo” meals that offer much more food and calories than needed.
4. Keep extra snack-sized canned fruit, crackers, or soup in the kitchen cupboard or desk at work.
5. Carry dried fruits, raisins, granola bars, or nuts in the car so there’s always a healthy option.
6. When ordering from a sandwich shop, ask for less meat and cheese and more vegetables.
7. Lighten up on the mayo.
8. Skip the chips or fries. Most restaurants will substitute fruit or salad.
9. Take a pass on the all-you-can-eat buffets. The temptation is too great to make sure you get your money’s worth.
10. Have your salad dressing on the side so you can control the amount.

In addition to eating right, Botanic Choice recommends four must-have vitamins for optimal nutrition.

1. Vitamin C – It’s estimated that about 30 percent of Americans are not getting adequate Vitamin C from their diet. A powerful antioxidant, this important vitamin is a low cost solution to boosting your immune system and protecting your health.
2. Vitamin D – The “sunshine” vitamin helps build strong bones, regulate cell growth and enhance the absorption of calcium. Individuals who are obese, living in northern climates, or use sunscreen are at increased risk for a vitamin D deficiency.

See the full list of four must-have vitamins for eating on the run.

About Botanic Choice
Indiana Botanic Gardens, Inc. is a leading provider of more than 500 high-quality nutritional supplements, including its best-selling Apple Cider Vinegar Plus for weight loss support. Their line of vitamins, aromatherapy, homeopathy, and herbal remedies are sold through their catalogs, web site BotanicChoice. com, and retail store at 3401 West 37th Ave, (Ridge Road) Hobart, Indiana (800-644-8327). Customers can call anytime for a free catalog or stop by the store weekdays 9AM-5PM or Saturday 9AM-4PM.

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New Report Emphasizes Importance of Comprehensive Contracts

2011-09-18T15:28:00.000-07:00

New Report Emphasizes Importance of Comprehensive Contracts

An essential Âhow toÂ book for business executives in the pharmaceutical, medical devices and biotechnology industries explaining licensing and partnering agreements

(PRWEB) September 19, 2003

-Licensing and partnering agreements are at the core of the business development process for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, big and small. It is vital that the contract is clearly written and as comprehensive as possible. Lead author of this new report, Paul Ranson (formerly UK Counsel at Merck & Co and at Simmons and Simmons) puts all his practical experience and wisdom in front of the reader in an essential Âhow toÂ book for business executives in the pharmaceutical industry but also those in medical devices and biotechnology.

The 77 page report ÂThe Licensing Agreement in Pharmaceutical Business Development: How To Get Into An Agreement and Out AgainÂ is published by PharmaLaw Reports and the Bridgehead Pharmalicensing Group. It also provides insight into US agreements by Sherry Knowles & Madeline Johnston of King & Spalding, Atlanta, USA. The introduction, written by Chris Neild of Bridgehead Technologies, places the report in a business development and commercial context.

ÂThe real test of a well-drafted agreement is not how it addresses short-term issues (which are typically on the minds of the parties during negotiation) but how it handles those issues that are more difficult to anticipate and that arise years after execution,Â Paul Ranson explained. ÂA good agreement will avoid ambiguities and cover as many conceivable eventualities as possible. This limits the possibility of intractable dispute or recourse to the courts to determine what you may or may not have meant to say years later.Â

Brief contents

1. Introduction

2. Agreements & the Business Development Professional

3. The Licensing Agreement in the Overall Business Development Context

4. Key Terms in a Pharmaceutical Licensing Agreement

5. Competition Law and Pharmaceutical Business Development

6. Pharmaceutical License Agreements: A Current US Perspective

7. Conclusions

8. Templates

9. Author Biographies

For further details on the report, please go to www. pharmalicensing. com/reports (http://www. pharmalicensing. com/reports )

About Paul Ranson

Paul Ranson was until recently Head of Healthcare Law at Simmons & Simmons and has some 20 years experience in the commercial and regulatory issues affecting the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Prior to his 10 years with Simmons & Simmons, he was previously UK Counsel for both SmithKline & French and Merck, Sharp & Dohme. His contributions to the sector include involvement in trade associations for both the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, membership of an independent ethics committee, six industry reports including most recently the Financial Times report ÂSuccessful LicensingÂ and the Medius report ÂSuccessful Business DevelopmentÂ and membership of the editorial board of the Journal of Commercial Biotechnology. He is recommended in the European Counsel report on lawyers in the Life Sciences sector and the Legal 500.

About PharmaLaw

PharmaLaw is a law firm wholly dedicated to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device sectors and their legal needs. It advises clients ranging from start-ups to the largest pharmaceutical companies. Paul Ranson founded PharmaLaw in 2001. Our experience and expertise encompass the requirements of established pharmaceutical and device businesses-such as commercial and regulatory compliance and marketing alliances. We also appreciate the very different priorities of the biotechnology or platform technology company where the principal focus may be research, outsourcing, research alliances and finance. We pride ourselves on our approachability and ability to talk your language. We also know the value of giving clear answers and advice. Our no-nonsense style and flexibility mean that our clients consider that we give value for money. The firm and its members are recommended in both Legal 500 and the European Counsel 3000 guides for their life science expertise.

About the Bridgehead Pharmalicensing Group

The Bridgehead Pharmalicensing Group, the result of a merger between Pharmalicensing Ltd and Bridgehead Technologies Ltd, is a full service business supplying licensing, partnering and consulting services to companies worldwide, ranging from small biotechnology start-ups to leading pharmaceutical and medical companies.

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University of Alberta to Honour Aga Khan

2011-09-18T02:31:00.000-07:00

University of Alberta to Honour Aga Khan

His Highness the Aga Khan is among 12 people to be honoured by the University of Alberta for their enduring contributions to society. The Aga Khan will receive an honorary doctor of laws degree on June 9 during convocation ceremonies.

Edmonton, AB (Vocus) April 17, 2009

"I have tremendous respect for the Aga Khan's commitment to rural development, economic self-sufficiency and improved health and education for some of the poorest people in our world. The vision of the University of Alberta is to inspire the human spirit, and I believe each of our 12 honorary degree recipients will be a source of inspiration for our students and our community," said Linda Hughes, chancellor of the U of A.

The Aga Khan is committed to helping resolve economic and social issues worldwide through the Aga Khan Development Network of which he is founder and chair. One of the world's largest private non-denominational development groups, the network also promotes cultural affairs and civil society programs. The Aga Khan Development Network has established hospitals, educational facilities and microfinance agencies among other similar groups in 30 countries.

Understood to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, the Aga Khan is the 49th hereditary spiritual leader of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims. He was 20 when he became the Imam of the Ismailis in July 1957. Two years later, he graduated with honors from Harvard University with a degree in Islamic history.

Also receiving degrees will be former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour; sustainable development and natural conservation expert James Westvick Thorsell; respiratory physiologist Eliot A. Phillipson; clinical geneticist Michael Hayden; philanthropists Diane and Irving Kipnes; social scientist James G. March; literary scholar Juliet McMaster; Inuit political and environmental spokesperson Sheila Watt-Cloutier; literary scholar Ruby Wiebe and pioneering chemist, biotechnology and life-sciences consultant Yves Fouron.

For more information, contact:

Michael Davies-Venn
Media associate
780-492-0437

Lisa Brunelle
Senate
780-492-1357

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Voters Using MyElectionDecision. org for Unbiased Presidential Candidate Information

2011-09-17T21:04:00.000-07:00

Voters Using MyElectionDecision. org for Unbiased Presidential Candidate Information

As the presidential primary season continues, Lawrence University's MyElectionDecision. org website helps voters identify the candidate that best aligns with their own views on the issues.

Appleton, Wisconsin (PRWEB) February 21, 2008

As the presidential primary season rolls on, how well do voters know the candidate for whom they intend to vote? Perhaps not as well as they think, says a Lawrence University (http://www. lawrence. edu) researcher who helped create a website to help voters identify the candidate that best aligns with their own views on the issues.

Since making its debut, MyElectionDecision. org (http://www. myelectiondecision. org) has attracted more than 7,600 users from 27 countries -- China, India, Iraq, Nigeria and Thailand among them -- who have taken advantage of its interactive questionnaires to help match their views with candidates' statements.

"People using this website have reported being surprised by the candidates they seem to support based on the issues alone," said Lawrence University's Rob Beck, a member of the team that created the site. "Many users have seen that their original choice of candidate was based more on personal characteristics and less on ideas."

Launched in October, and created by a team of Lawrence faculty and staff, in partnership with researchers from the University of California-Irvine, MyElectionDecision. org was aimed primarily at the Internet-obsessed Millennium Generation, but users have spanned all generations. It allows users to take a blind test without knowing which candidate said what, evaluate which issue statements they support, and then, with computer assistance weighing the preferences, find out which candidate most closely supports their own views.

"In an age of sound bites, we're asking people to think more deeply about this election and what the candidates positions are on the issues," said Beck. "What makes MyElectionDecision. org different is that it offers, and requires, a more thoughtful reading of the issues."

Among five issues the Web site asks users to rank in importance on a one to five scale, the war in Iraq, energy, health care and the economy are all in a virtual dead heat for the lead, with the fifth, immigration, trailing only slightly.

The candidate statements used by MyElectionDecision. org are drawn largely from the official web sites of the various presidential candidates or in some cases from recent speeches to ensure they are both current and accurately capture what the candidate wishes to communicate to the public.

"As the primary races tighten," Beck said, "I hope voters will finally see that there are substantive differences among the candidates' positions."

MyElectionDecision. org is one of several initiatives launched last fall in response to a challenge issued by Lawrence University President Jill Beck to the members of the Lawrence community to increase their political awareness and become more involved in participatory democracy.

Among them is a special seminar on political engagement and student activism that is being team-taught by President Beck, Rob Beck, and William Skinner, director of institutional research.

Students in the class have surveyed more than 500 of their classmates to determine what issues are most important to college-age voters. Preliminary results indicate environmental issues, funding for K-12 education and arts, the war on terror, reproductive rights and civil liberties were among the most important to the students from a list of 15 issues.

The completed surveys will be analyzed and the most popular issues will be added to the MyElectionDecision. org questionnaires.

Lawrence senior Nathan Litt, 22, a government major from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, was one of the students who conducted the on-campus survey. He said the experience of talking politics with his fellow students exposed him to much of the excitement that is building for the election.

"Young voters are becoming more engaged and turning out at the polls and candidates have to recognize the impact we're having on the election," said Litt, who was surprised to discover after taking the MyElectionDecision. org survey that the candidate who best matched his answers wasn't the same one he planned to vote for. "I like the fact that the role of the young voter has increased."

About Lawrence University
Charting an uncommon course in higher education for more than 160 years, Lawrence University uniquely integrates a college of liberal arts and sciences with a conservatory of music, both devoted exclusively to undergraduate education. It ranks among the nation's best small, private colleges, and was selected for inclusion in the book "Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About College." The development of multiple interests and community engagement are central to the Lawrence experience, where classes or creative and research projects tailored to students' educational interests and life objectives are prevalent. Lawrence draws its 1,400 students from 43 states and 50 countries. Its picturesque, residential campus is nestled on the banks of the Fox River in Appleton, Wisconsin. For more information about Lawrence University visit www. lawrence. edu.

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Hollywood and Dogs Descend on 22nd Annual World's Ugliest Dog ® Contest

2011-09-17T09:04:00.000-07:00

Hollywood and Dogs Descend on 22nd Annual World's Ugliest Dog ® Contest

With the World’s Ugliest Dog ® Contest only days away, more dogs and more celebrities than ever before are coming to participate in this granddaddy of events set for Friday, June 25, 2010 in Petaluma, California at the Sonoma-Marin Fair. More than 25 dogs with names like Gizmo, Handsome Hector, Monkey Man, Rocco, Egar, and Icky are coming to claim the trophy. And Hollywood celebrities are flying in to judge and emcee. This year’s star-studded event will include Celebrity Vet Karen “Doc” Halligan, Lead Singer for Vertical Horizon Matt Scannell, and That 70’s Show Television Star Christina Moore and Actor and Comic Jon Reep.

Petaluma, CA (PRWEB) June 21, 2010

(PRWEB) June 21, 2010 -- With the World’s Ugliest Dog ® Contest only days away, more dogs and more celebrities than ever before are coming to participate in this granddaddy of events set for Friday, June 25, 2010 in Petaluma, California at the Sonoma-Marin Fair. More than 25 dogs with names like Gizmo, Handsome Hector, Monkey Man, Rocco, Egar, and Icky are coming to claim the trophy. And Hollywood celebrities are flying in to judge and emcee.

This year’s event will have four judges. Celebrity Vet Karen “Doc” Halligan, Lead Singer for Vertical Horizon Matt Scannell, and That 70’s Show Television Star Christina Moore will join Sonoma-Marin Fair Board Member Brian Sobel. Actor and Comic Jon Reep will emcee.

“It’s crazy how excited everyone is to participate. It’s really become a star-studded event and that’s not even counting the world famous dogs entered in the World’s Ugliest Dog ® Contest,” said Contest Organizer Vicki DeArmon.

The newest judge to be added is Christina Moore who played the less than virtuous sister on the hugely popular That 70’s Show and is starring in the new series HawthoRNe debuting this June on TNT. Matt Scannell is the lead singer for the band Vertical Horizon. The band just released its sixth album Burning The Days.

Karen “Doc” Halligan is a celebrity vet who has appeared on Animal Rescue 911, Dog Tales, Groomer Has It, and Animal Planet and is developing her own syndicated show. Karen is also the author of the book, What Every Pet Owner Should Know: Prescriptions for Happy, Healthy Cats and Dogs. Committed to animal welfare and pet-owner education, Halligan will perform the Vet Check of all the World’s Ugliest Dog ® Contestants at 4:30 pm prior to the show.

Emcee Jon Reep is an actor and comic. He’s played the crazy farmer “Raymus” in the movie Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay, and the dim-witted cop “Gerald Bob” from the ABC Sitcom Rodney. Most people probably know him as Dodge Truck's popular "Hemi guy"; who leans out of a beat-up car and utters the now famous line: "That thing gotta Hemi?” Reep also won Season 5 of Last Comic Standing on NBC and has appeared on numerous comedy shows.

Model Alison Levie will be featured in the entertaining Ugly is the New Beautiful Fashion Show that happens during the judging breaks at the World’s Ugliest Dog ® Contest. Levie recently appeared as a contestant on America’s Next Top Model and is Miss Sonoma County.

The World’s Ugliest Dog ® Contest is produced by the Sonoma-Marin Fair, June 23 through 27 at the Petaluma Fairgrounds in Northern California. To learn more about the World’s Ugliest Dog ® Contest, visit http://www. worldsugliestdogcontest. org (http://www. worldsugliestdogcontest. org). This contest is sponsored by House Of Dog.

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Onlineshoes. com and ASICS® Pair Up for Running Shoes Giveaway

2011-09-16T18:25:00.000-07:00

Onlineshoes. com and ASICS® Pair Up for Running Shoes Giveaway

Stay fit this season with a free pair of ASICS® running shoes! Enter to win from September 14-September 27

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) September 14, 2010

As the colder weather is about to settle in, Onlineshoes. com (http://www. onlineshoes. com) and ASICS® (http://www. onlineshoes. com/asics-b_id1) inspire the desire to stay fit with the chance to win a free pair of ASICS® running shoes. (Read on to find out more about ASICS® and how to enter the contest at the Onlineshoes. com blog between September 14 and September 27.)

Introduced to the United States in 1977, the ASICS® name was inspired by the Latin phrase "Anima Sana In Corpore Sano" which translates to "A Sound Mind in a Sound Body." The ASICS® mission—to create a healthy, happy lifestyle by promoting total health and fitness—has remained the same since its inception in 1949 in Kobe, Japan. Now recognized as a leader in athletic shoes and clothing, ASICS® is always at the forefront of creating something new, something comfier, something to keep you warmer, something to keep you drier and everything to keep you moving.

The Onlineshoes. com collection of ASICS® shoes offers something for everyone. From ASICS® running shoes to ASICS® trainers to ASICS® tennis shoes—including the popular ASICS® Gel® shoes—Onlineshoes. com has a versatile selection of ASICS® athletic shoes for men, women, boys and girls.

One of the most well-known ASICS® inventions is the ASICS® GEL® cushioning system. This exclusive silicone-based technology, found throughout all their most popular styles, incorporates gel inserts at high-impact areas in the shoe's midsole to enhance shock absorption, support and comfort.

The iconic ASICS® GEL-Kayano® running shoe (http://www. onlineshoes. com/asics-gel-kayano-pll_id106) just one of the many styles to feature this GEL® cushioning system, pairs classic styling with cutting-edge technology, and keeps the focus on comfort and stability. To help prevent Achilles tendonitis, this high-mileage trainer features a 3mm raised heel gradient that relieves much of the loading that causes Achilles tension for men and women.

With a sleek low profile and sporty yet feminine appeal, the women's ASICS® GEL-Cumulus® 12 shoe provides an exceptionally plush ride with a broad, stable platform designed for pure cushioning and comfort. Women's-specific forefoot Solyte® cushioning directly under the ball of the foot and a memory foam mesh upper customize the fit.

The ASICS® GEL-Nimbus® 12 running shoe (http://www. onlineshoes. com/asics-nimbus-pll_id105) is a top-selling cushioning favorite built with a broad platform for stability. Designed for neutral runners and moderate overpronaters, this running shoe features an anatomically correct upper with asymmetrical lacing for lasting comfort and a customized fit.

As the seasons change and working out moves from outside to indoors, ASICS® also offers a variety of clothing to support fitness, health and active lifestyles in any type of weather. Along with water - and wind-resistant fabric, many of the ASICS® running jackets, ASICS® running tops and ASICS® vests feature media player pockets that are designed to hold a portable music player. Athletes and fitness enthusiasts appreciate this easy-to-use pocket as they find that playing music helps to provide motivation during chilly weather workouts.

"Whether you love to run in the rain or take your workouts to a treadmill at the gym, ASICS® supports a lifestyle of health and fitness with top-notch performance shoes, running shoes, walking shoes, clothing and more." says Lora Sherod, Onlineshoes. com buyer.

About the Contest:
Onlineshoes. com and ASICS® are giving away two pairs of ASICS® running shoes (http://www. onlineshoes. com/asics-running-shoes-pll_id109). To enter the contest, visit the Onlineshoes. com blog Get in Gear contest (http://www. onlineshoes. com/blog/running/giveaway-asics-running-shoes) and post an answer to the question 'When it comes to working out, what's the name of the song and the artist that really amps up your motivation to get fit?' in the comments section. Entries will be accepted from September 14 to September 27, 2010. Two lucky winners will receive a pair of ASICS® running shoes. See the complete contest rules and regulations (http://onlineshoes. tv/p/99010/asics-giveaway-rules-and-regulations/) for details.

About Onlineshoes. com
Established in 1996, Onlineshoes. com is the nation's first online shoe retailer. With a history that began decades ago in a family-owned corner shoe store, the company is committed to delivering exceptional value and service. Onlineshoes. com offers the latest high-quality footwear for men, women and kids with more than 240,000 shoe and clothing choices from more than 200 name brands, as well as a wide selection of bags and accessories. Customers are entitled to a 110-percent price guarantee, 365–day return policy, and free shipping and exchanges on most orders. For more information, visit www. onlineshoes. com.

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Dead Sea Herbs Opens New Business for Alternative Medicines

2011-09-15T13:01:00.000-07:00

Dead Sea Herbs Opens New Business for Alternative Medicines

Www. DeadSeaHerbs. com is a new web business offering skincare products made from the medicinal herbs of the Judean Desert, following an ancient holistic tradition with many wonderful benefits.

Skokie, Il (PRWEB) June 18, 2008

Nathan Kagan recently opened www. DeadSeaHerbs. com, an alternative medicine site focusing on Judean herbal methods for natural skincare, because of his frustrations with the American health care system. "I got fed up with healthcare in this country," he explains, earnest in his opinions. "Every day I see people going to the doctor, spending a ton of money and getting no results. There are a lot of sick people; people with different skin problems and overweight people who cannot afford health insurance. The main problems I see are a lack of necessary nutrition and poor diet. We're looking for natural products that will help you stay healthy and have beautiful skin. That's the reason I started this particular site."

The inspiration for the site was clear, but the manifestation came after a trip to Israel and the Judean Desert near the Dead Sea, when Nathan was introduced to the remarkable herbal skincare solutions that were well known in that region. "I've seen a lot of products that say 'Dead Sea minerals', but this is the first time I've seen a product made of Judean Desert plants," says Nathan, whose experience running www. HelpYourBodyNaturally. com gives him a strong working knowledge of the industry. "From what I learned about the product, Herbs of Kedem uses all natural ingredients; they don't use chemicals like preservatives that adversely affect the body I felt that was something unique and different, and I didn't find anyone here in the US offering Kedem products."

Not content to simply offer products, Nathan has also begun a blog at www. HerbalSkinCareBlog. com to provide his customers with valuable skincare information and health articles. "From what we found out, very few people in this country know about the product," he explains. "I'm trying to teach people that they don't have to use what they have on their shelves from Walgreens and what doctors offer them -- there is an alternative. I would like to post some articles about healthy diet and a healthy lifestyle, because I think this is the main problem here in this country. You have to learn to take care of yourself. I started working with wellness and natural healing ten years ago; I started doing yoga; I'm a Reiki master working with chi energies. These experiences made me study different health problems, including their origins and the consequences of not treating the root problem. I want to help people avoid making too many visits to the doctor."

In the future, Nathan plans to continue expanding products for all of his sites, adding organic products with health benefits. He has recently begun another site for all-natural supplements and vitamins meant for internal use at www. MarketAmerica. com/annanathankagan (http://www. MarketAmerica. com/annanathankagan).

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Neumedicines to Present at the 2011 Biotech Showcase™ Tuesday, January 11, 2011

2011-09-14T22:29:00.000-07:00

Neumedicines to Present at the 2011 Biotech Showcase™ Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Neumedicines Inc. ("Neumedicines" or the "Company"), an early-stage biotechnology company headquartered in Pasadena, California, today announced that the Company will present at the 2011 Biotech Showcase this afternoon. The event will be held in San Francisco, CA.

Pasadena, CA (PRWEB) January 11, 2011

The 2011 Biotech Showcase™ will be held on the 4th Floor of the Parc 55 Wyndham Hotel in San Francisco, CA. The Company is scheduled to make a presentation from 2:45-3:00 p. m. today, January 11, 2011 and will be available to meet with investors throughout the conference.

"We look forward to the opportunity to showcase Neumedicines for investors, industry experts and those from the scientific community at today’s event," said Dr. Lena Basile, the Company’s President and CEO. "We are proud of the progress that Neumedicines is experiencing at present and the future opportunities that are open to Neumedicines in the expanding hematology/oncology market."

About Neumedicines Inc.
Neumedicines, Inc. was founded in 2003 as a start-up company from the University of Southern California and is engaged in research and development of both prophylactics and therapeutics based on Interleukin-12 (IL-12) (HemaMax™) for the mitigation and reversal of myeloablative and myelosuppressive effects on the human hematopoietic system. In animal tumor models, HemaMax™ has been shown to be effective in restoring hematopoiesis following either radiation or chemotherapy, while providing concomitant anti-tumor effects over and above the primary therapy. A range of clinical applications for HemaMax™ is being pursued in the area of hematology/oncology. Neumedicines is also developing HSS1, a novel secreted protein with demonstrated anti-angiogenic effects and anti-tumor effects in glioma. For more information, please visit: http://www. neumedicines. com.

About HemaMax™
HemaMax™ is recombinant human interleukin-12 (rhuIL-12). Neumedicines is applying the previously unexplored hematological properties of IL-12 in the fields of hematology/oncology. Neumedicines has demonstrated in preclinical study the potent survival effects of single, low dose IL-12 on hematopoietic recovery following lethal radiation. HemaMax™ is a therapeutic that can be administered in very low, nanogram doses to achieve potent radiomitigation effects. Neumedicines has to date demonstrated that HemaMax™ can increase survival in mice and non-human primates treated with HemaMax™ in single, low doses 24 hours after lethal radiation exposure.

About Biotech Showcase™ 2011
Biotech Showcase™ provides private and public life science companies the opportunity to present to an audience of investors and business development executives during the course of the world's largest annual healthcare investor conference. In its third year, Biotech Showcase moves to Parc 55 Wyndham San Francisco – Union Square and will expand to three full days. The program will include lunch plenary sessions featuring top industry leaders and innovators speaking on industry - and time-relevant topics, as well as presentations from both private and public companies.

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Danskin Women's Triathlon Series to Celebrate 20th Anniversary

2011-09-14T17:27:00.000-07:00

Danskin Women's Triathlon Series to Celebrate 20th Anniversary

Danskin gears up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Danskin Women's Triathlon Series, the largest and longest running multi-sport series in the world. Female triathletes of all ages (14 & up) from first timers to advanced competitors are encouraged to participate in the races that will take place in and around 8 major US cities. The 2009 series schedule will be announced shortly.

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 19, 2008

Danskin invites women of all ages and ability levels to celebrate the 20th year anniversary of the Danskin Women's Triathlon Series (http://www. danskin. com/triathlon. html) - the largest and longest running sprint distance multi-sport series in the world. Women can participate in races in 8 cities across the US that will be scheduled from May through September 2009.

Since establishing the Series in 1990 as part of the brand's longstanding commitment to women's health and fitness, Danskin remains dedicated to this premier women-only sporting event. "We are proud that the Danskin series not only promotes athleticism and a fit, active lifestyle, but that it has also evolved to foster a special camaraderie and supportive bond among its participants," said Carol Hochman, President and CEO of Danskin/Triumph Apparel Corp., which operates the non-profit series.

Each race is comprised of three sprint-distance events: a.75K swim, a 20K bike ride and a 5K run. With more than 118 races to date, the series has become a fixture in women's competitive and multi-sport events. Over 212,000 women across the country -- including first timers, intrepid cancer survivors, and seasoned athletes -- have had the opportunity to know first-hand the empowering and life-changing experience that embodies "the Danskin."

Upon completing a race, which places emphasis on achieving what is her own personal best, each participant receives a medal bearing the phrase, "The woman who starts the race is not the same woman who finishes the race." This reflects the Danskin difference, resolute in encouraging women of all ages and physical abilities to experience the challenge of becoming first-time triathletes in this enduring and ever-growing series.

The 2009 Danskin Women's Triathlon Series will race in and around eight major cities:

Orlando FL
Austin, TX
LA Metro, CA
Denver, CO
ChicagoLand
New England
Seattle, WA
NYC/Sandy Hook, NJ

More than 25,000 women of diverse ages and backgrounds are expected to take part in the 20th Anniversary races. Dates will be announced shortly.

For more information about the Danskin Tri Series visit www. danskin. com/triathlon. html (http://www. danskin. com/triathlon. html )

About Danskin:
Danskin is a leading brand of girls' and women's activewear, dancewear and legwear. For more than 126 years, we have been committed to designing and producing comfortable, high-quality apparel perfect for today's active and multifaceted lifestyle. Yet our commitment goes well beyond women's apparel and extends to women's causes and well-being. In this spirit, we produce the annual Danskin Women's Triathlon Series, conduct health and fitness seminars at our major retailers nationwide and raise significant funds to support breast cancer research every year.

To see the latest active lifestyle fashions designed by and made for women, or to learn more about Danskin, visit www. danskin. com.

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Halogen Software Wins Top Human Resource Products Award

2011-09-13T05:29:00.000-07:00

Halogen Software Wins Top Human Resource Products Award

Halogen eCompensation product recognized for its value to HR practitioners and ease-of-use.

OTTAWA, Canada (PRWEB) October 19, 2005

Halogen Software Inc., the leading provider of web-based employee performance management (EPM) software, today announced it has won the Top Human Resources Product Award from Human Resource Executive Magazine. Halogen eCompensation was one of 10 products recognized for ease-of-use, innovation and value. The 17 year-old competition is judged by a panel of editors who received a record number of entries this year.

"Each year the editorial staff of Human Resource Executive identifies those HR products that provide real value to the HR community. Specifically, we look for innovative solutions that help HR professionals successfully contribute to their organization's business goals," said David Shadovitz, editor of Human Resource Executive. “Launched in June, Halogen’s eCompensation clearly met the criteria of the competition. In particular, we were extremely impressed by the software’s level of functionality and its approach to workflow.”

ECompensation simplifies and automates the entire merit-based compensation adjustment process, including budget distribution and approvals for salaries, bonuses, variable pay, and share option packages. It replaces error-prone paper and spreadsheet-based compensation adjustments with an easy-to-use, accurate, and secure web-based system that links to employee performance.

“This award validates our belief that human resource practitioners want simple-to-use tools to help them and their line managers get the job done in a more accurate, professional and timely manner,” said Paul Loucks, President of Halogen Software. “We are pleased that our industry peers have formally recognized the value of our solutions and our commitment to meeting the needs of our customers.”

This is the second award the company has won in the past few months. In July the company received the 2005 Human Resources Technology Award HR Events and The International Quality & Productivity Center (IQPC). Halogen has also recently reported record growth for the eighth consecutive quarter, adding 60 new customers in Q3 for its popular employee performance management solutions.

About Halogen Software

Halogen Software Inc. is a leading provider of employee performance management (EPM) solutions. Founded in 2001 as a subsidiary of a successful consulting company, Halogen offers powerful, easy-to-use, and affordable Web-based software that dramatically improves HR and line-manager productivity. The company's flagship product, Halogen eAppraisal™, automates and simplifies time-consuming employee appraisals. Halogen eAppraisal™ Healthcare, created specifically for the healthcare industry, helps to simplify the task of performing appraisals and meeting accreditation criteria. Halogen e360™ automates and simplifies formal 360-degree feedback procedures and offers sophisticated performance reporting. Their newest offering, Halogen eCompensation™ automates the entire compensation adjustment process including budget distribution and approval.

For more information on Halogen Software, visit: www. halogensoftware. com.

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Clients Score Coastal Healthcare Consulting 99.7% Overall For Clinical Implementation Supportive Services In Recent KLAS Report

2011-09-13T03:33:00.000-07:00

Clients Score Coastal Healthcare Consulting 99.7% Overall For Clinical Implementation Supportive Services In Recent KLAS Report

Coastal Healthcare Consulting, a provider of information technology consulting and training services for hospitals, today announced that the recently published KLAS Enterprises research report measuring professional services firm performance for clinical implementation supportive services showed Coastal with a 99.7% overall performance score.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) January 24, 2011

Coastal Healthcare Consulting (Coastal), a provider of information technology consulting and training services for hospitals, today announced that the recently published KLAS Enterprises (KLAS) research report measuring professional services firm performance for clinical implementation supportive services showed Coastal with a 99.7% overall performance score. Coastal’s overall score of 99.7%, based on a 100-point scale, represents an extremely high level of client satisfaction for Coastal’s implementation services.

Coastal’s score was published in the December 2010 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards: Software & Professional Services report released by KLAS. The score is based on direct performance feedback received from healthcare providers who have used Coastal’s consulting expertise and resources for a portion of a healthcare information systems implementation or upgrade project over the past 13 months.

In addition, the KLAS report stated that Coastal provided full disclosure of its clients to KLAS by providing a comprehensive list of all current clients for participation in the research study. However, since Coastal did not meet the minimum number of client implementations in which the measurable portion of the work had been completed, they were not eligible for ranking in the Clinical Implementation Supportive “Best in KLAS” category for 2010. Coastal has been a Best in KLAS award recipient for Clinical Implementation Supportive projects for the last six consecutive years, from 2006 - 2009.

“We are very pleased to receive such a high overall score from our clients in the recent KLAS report, as it is a testament to our company’s focus on addressing client-specific technology needs and exceeding client expectations year after year,” said Amy Collins, President of Coastal Healthcare Consulting. “Coastal is a trusted partner and collaborative team player that clients count on for proven IT implementation support in every phase of the implementation project.”

About Coastal Healthcare Consulting, Inc.
Coastal Healthcare Consulting, Inc. (Coastal) is a professional services firm focused on helping clients achieve their healthcare information systems implementation goals. Coastal’s work has earned industry recognition including the prestigious “Best in KLAS” award for its clinical implementation support services from 2006 – 2009. Coastal’s client-focused professionals have the information, expertise and solutions to ensure successful completion of implementation, project management and training projects for multi-facility and individual healthcare organizations. Please visit http://www. coastalhealthcare. com to learn more.

About KLAS
KLAS is a research firm specializing in monitoring and reporting the performance of healthcare vendors. KLAS’ mission is to improve delivery, by independently measuring vendor performance for the benefit of our healthcare provider partners, consultants, investors, and vendors. Working together with executives from more than 4,500 hospitals and over 2,500 clinics, KLAS delivers timely reports, trends and statistics, which provide a solid overview of vendor performance in the industry. KLAS measures the performance of software, professional services, medical equipment and infrastructure vendors. For more information, go to http://www. KLASresearch. com.

Copyright © 2010, Coastal Healthcare Consulting, Inc. All rights reserved. Coastal Healthcare Consulting and the Coastal Healthcare Consulting logo are trademarks of Coastal Healthcare Consulting, Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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INetU Earns PCI Compliance & Visa Certification For Managed Hosting

2011-09-12T08:03:00.000-07:00

INetU Earns PCI Compliance & Visa Certification For Managed Hosting

INetU Managed Hosting (www. inetu. net) has been recognized as a PCI certified managed hosting service provider by Visa.

Allentown, PA (PRWEB) January 19, 2009

INetU Managed Hosting (www. inetu. net) has been recognized as a PCI certified managed hosting service provider by Visa. Trustwave, a Qualified Security Assessor specializing in the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI), has completed an audit of INetU's network and hosting service and delivered a Report On Compliance (ROC) confirming INetU's status as a PCI compliant service provider. Visa has accepted INetU's ROC and certified INetU as a PCI compliant hosting service provider.

What is remarkable about INetU's PCI compliance is that the assessment covered the company's managed hosting practices. Most hosting companies that achieve PCI compliance do so only on a collocation service level.

The PCI Data Security Standard, commonly referred to as PCI, is a list of twelve broad security requirements to which a company collecting, transmitting or processing credit cardholder data must adhere or else face steep fines and penalties that include the possibility of revocation as a credit card merchant. These requirements were established by the Payment Card Industry -- which includes Visa, MasterCard, and Discover -- in response to identity theft and credit card fraud.

Trustwave's PCI assessment process focuses on the security of credit cardholder data, whether a hosting service provider has effectively implemented information security policies and processes and if there are adequate security measures to comply with the requirements to protect cardholder data. Additionally, the assessment confirms that payment card industry best practices are in place.

"Our PCI compliance certification obviously provides a direct benefit to all of our clients hosting sensitive credit card data, but all of our clients gain the additional security benefits that come from the rigorous requirements in the PCI specification," said Dev Chanchani, President of INetU. "Along with our recent SAS 70 Type II Certification, getting confirmation of our PCI compliance is another sign of our commitment to helping our companies achieve greater success on the Internet."

About INetU Managed Hosting:
INetU (pronounced I Net You) is a Managed Hosting Provider located in Allentown, PA, USA (www. inetu. net). Dedicated to building long-term relationships with its clients, INetU supports many popular Web applications and provides high availability hosting for Enterprise Web sites in the Online Retail, Healthcare, Financial Services, SaaS, Web Development, Education, Government, Consulting, Non-Profit. INetU has scored above 95% customer satisfaction over the last four consecutive years of testing.

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Seven Steps to Start 2006 on the Right Financial Foot Presented by Dallas/Ft. Worth Texas Fee-Only Financial Planner/Financial Planning, Steve Blankenship, CFP

2011-09-09T07:26:00.000-07:00

Seven Steps to Start 2006 on the Right Financial Foot Presented by Dallas/Ft. Worth Texas Fee-Only Financial Planner/Financial Planning, Steve Blankenship, CFP

Dallas/Ft. Worth financial planner fee-only CFP, Steve Blankenship of http://www. HeritageFinancialPlanning. com details Seven Steps to Start 2006 on the Right Financial Foot.

Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX (PRWEB) January 2, 2006

It seems that every year goes by a little quicker than the year before and 2005 was no different. As we stand at the threshold of a new year, here are seven tips that will help you start the new year right with your personal finances.

Tip #1. Get Energy Efficient. If taking care of Mother Nature wasn't enough incentive to begin with, 2006 presents taxpayers with a multitude of opportunities to write off expenses for becoming more energy efficient. The list of tax breaks is too long to list here but do some investigating to see how you may benefit along with the environment.

Tip #2. Rebalance your Investment Portfolio. The investment performance of certain asset classes may have outpaced the performance of other asset classes and in the end the result may be a portfolio that started out with a 65/35 equity to fixed income ratio but because of market performance now sits at 80/20 equity to fixed income.

Tip #3. Get Ready to Increase your Retirement Plan Contributions. The contribution limit for your retirement plan at work is likely to be increasing as of January 1, 2006. The limit for 401(k) contributions for 2005 was $14,000 for those younger than 50 and $18,000 for those over 50. These limits have increased for 2006 to $15,000 for those younger than 50 and $20,000 for those over 50.

Tip #4. Conduct a Review of your Property and Casualty Insurance with your Agent or Insurance Company. That diamond ring or fur coat that you found under the Christmas tree may need a separate insurance policy or at least need to be listed separately on your homeowner's policy. Double check your auto insurance liability limits to make certain that they are appropriate. If you have a net worth of $1,000,000 for instance, then make sure you have maxed out your auto liability limits. You will likely have a limit of liability coverage on your auto policy that falls short of your net worth. In this case, discuss with your P&C agent adding a personal umbrella liability policy to increase your liability insurance limits to cover your full net worth.

Tip #5. Watch out for Diversification. Even with the lessons of Enron a tremendous number of investors still stash unhealthy allocations of cash in one stock; typically the stock of their employer. With employee stock purchase plans, ESOPs, 401(k) plans that allow investment in or require matching contributions in company stock and stock option plans, there are a multitude of opportunities to tie too many dollars to one company. Diversify, diversify, diversify.

Tip #6. Have your Estate Documents Reviewed. The estate tax law has been revised numerous times in the past five years. Many existing estate documents need to be revised accordingly. Many who read this column do not already have a will or other vital estate planning documents in place. Now is that time to get it done. Documents that should be in place for most everyone include; Last Will and Testament, Durable Power of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney and Directive to Physicians. There may be other documents needed based on your individual situation so consult a professional, but do it soon.

Tip #7. Develop a Spending Plan. Easily one of the most important actions for financial success is to develop a spending plan or a budget. Even for those that have high incomes, proactively planning your expenditures will mean that you have a lot more to show for all your hard work and late nights at the office than those that spend at will.

Www. HeritageFinancialPlanning. com

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Total Care Pharmacy Upset that Canadian Health Minister Wants to Stop Mail Order Pharmacy Business

2011-09-08T02:53:00.000-07:00

Total Care Pharmacy Upset that Canadian Health Minister Wants to Stop Mail Order Pharmacy Business

Canadian Drugs Pharmacy Mail Order

Calgary (PRWEB) January 15, 2005

Mr. Dave Robertson, President, of one of the pioneer mail order pharmacies in Canada is upset that CanadaÂs Health Minister, Mr. Ujjal Dosanjh wants to stop the mail order pharmacy business.

Mr. Robertson stated, ÂAmerican citizens have been crossing the border to purchase lower cost medications for over a decade. My company has just allowed them to now purchase these medications from the comfort of their own home. Many of my customers are seniors, or people who are under-insured or have no health insurance at all. The fact that they purchase medications from my company allows them to do it from the safety of their own home, without having to travel miles across the border, which for seniors is a big issue.Â

However, the Canadian Health Minister feels that countersigning prescriptions for U. S. patients without examining the patient is unethical. Mr. Robertson adamantly disagrees arguing that as long as the patient is being examined by their primary U. S. physician, the prescription is only being re-written so it can be dispensed from Canada, at a cost that the patient can afford. Mr. Robertson stated, ÂIt is much more unethical for us to turn a blind eye in assisting someone to get medication which can maybe help them prolong their life.Â

Some people are questioning Mr. DosanjhÂs actions and wondering why he is taking this stance. As a long time human rights activist, Mr. DosanjhÂs current actions go against what he has fought for in the past. If anything, he should be arguing in support of the industry and wanting to help people get safe and affordable medications, and taking up the plight of thousands of employees in Canada who may lose their jobs because of this decision.

The statements made by Mr. Robertson are being supported by other mail order pharmacies in Canada. Everyone is questioning why the Canadian Health Minister has decided to make a move that could jeopardize the health of many U. S. citizens and jobs for Canadians. WhatÂs worse is that Mr. DosanjhÂs proposal to stop prescriptions for U. S. citizens may be backed by the U. S. and Canadian government.

The Associated Press reported that ÂRepresentatives of both the U. S. and Canadian government say President Bush discussed this issue with Prime Minster Martin during BushÂs recent visit to Canada.Â This is an accusation that both governments are trying to deny.

It appears that Bush has not be able to stop U. S. citizens from getting their medications from Canada for the past decade and so now he is trying to get the help from the Canadian government to stop it. The unfortunate outcome however is that it is the American citizen who canÂt afford medication in the U. S. that suffers, and many Canadians may suffer as well because they will lose jobs. In most cases people look for a win-win situation, however this is one decision that it if comes to pass will be a Âlose-loseÂ situation Â which one can only say is a reflection of the government leadership.

ÂI became a pharmacist to help people and I got into this business for the same reason.Â Mr. Robertson stated. ÂI was one of the first pharmacists to provide mail order prescription services to U. S. citizens and I will continue to try to help U. S. citizens get safe and affordable medications even if their own government wonÂt. I am working now with a number of licensed pharmacies overseas and many of my customers are now choosing to use my services to get their prescriptions filled overseas.Â Robertson said.

Based in Calgary, Alberta, Total Care Pharmacy Ltd., is one of the largest mail order pharmacies in Canada and is noted for their superiority in providing prescription services to American citizens. Total Care Pharmacy Ltd. is associated with many different cities and states in the U. S., and can be reached via their website www. crossborderpharmacy. com or toll free at 1-888-626-0696.

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NYU Child Study Center Unveils New Version of Their Child Mental Health and Parenting Web Site: AboutOurKids. org offers new features and resources to parents, educators and professionals

2011-09-08T01:51:00.000-07:00

NYU Child Study Center Unveils New Version of Their Child Mental Health and Parenting Web Site: AboutOurKids. org offers new features and resources to parents, educators and professionals

The NYU Child Study Center announced today the launch of their redesigned web site, AboutOurKids. org. The new site continues to provide parents, educators, mental health professionals and anyone who cares about kids with expert-based child mental health and parenting information but now features an updated look and feel, with improved navigation tools and site search, and easy-to-read section overviews. New sections include additional information on the clinical programs and research initiatives of the Child Study Center.

(PRWEB) February 5, 2004

AboutOurKids. org made its debut in December 1999 to support the CenterÂs mission of bridging the gap between science and treatment of psychiatric disorders by providing timely and parent-friendly information on various mental health issues. AboutOurKids. org has won a number of awards including Forbes Best of the Web Directory and the World Wide Web Health Award.

ÂAboutOurKids. org features comprehensive resources about child development, mental health and parenting issues,Â said Harold S. Koplewicz, M. D., Director of the Center. ÂThe site serves as a guide for the mental health concerns of parents and professionals while providing real-life solutions to effectively deal with these issues.Â

The new site, divided into 7 easy-to-navigate sections, allows users to access information on mental health and child development issues. New additions to the site include a glossary of medical terms, A-Z Disorder Guide of common mental health problems, and information about the latest treatments for child mental health disorders that are being developed and tested by Child Study Center researchers. Users can also access information about the CenterÂs educational and training programs for parents, mental health professionals, educators and medical students, as well as upcoming events and workshops. Additional information about the CenterÂs clinical services is also available, including a frequently asked questions section. Future sections of the site include a password protected page for researchers in the field of child and adolescent medicine to exchange information about their current studies, and share their ideas about causes and recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment for psychiatric disorders.

To sign up for the AboutOurKids e-mail newsletter, register at www. AboutOurKids. org/aboutour (http://www. AboutOurKids. org/aboutour).

The NYU Child Study Center is dedicated to the understanding, prevention, and treatment of child and adolescent mental health problems. The Center offers expert psychiatric services for children and families with emphasis on early diagnosis and intervention. The CenterÂs mission is to bridge the gap between science and practice, integrating the finest research with patient care and utilizing the resources of the New York University School of Medicine. For more information, contact the NYU Child Study Center at (212) 263-6622 or visit www. AboutOurKids. org.

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HIMSS to Sponsor E-Prescribing Technology Solutions Showcase During CMS National E-Prescribing Conference

2011-09-06T21:07:00.000-07:00

HIMSS to Sponsor E-Prescribing Technology Solutions Showcase During CMS National E-Prescribing Conference

The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) is sponsoring an Electronic Prescribing Technology Solutions Showcase on October 6-7, 2008 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel & Towers in Boston, MA, during the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) National E-Prescribing Conference.

Washington, D. C. (Vocus) September 17, 2008

"HIMSS Technology Solutions Showcase will feature the latest e-prescribing, electronic health record, and decision support technologies that licensed practitioners will need to meet the newly approved CMS requirements as passed by Congress," said Dave Roberts, HIMSS vice president of Government Relations. "This Solutions Showcase is another outstanding example that highlights how the private sector can respond quickly to federal policy changes by educating and informing all stakeholders on the tremendous value and opportunities provided by health information technology to transform healthcare."

The CMS E-Prescribing Conference and HIMSS Technology Solutions Showcase will focus on the new incentives payable under the Medicare program starting January 1, 2009 and other means to accelerate the adoption of e-prescribing. E-prescribing enables licensed practitioners to transmit prescriptions via the Internet, instead of writing them on paper. Beginning in 2009 and until 2013, Medicare will provide incentive payments to eligible providers who e-prescribe.

Find out how to earn incentives from Medicare, learn how e-prescribing can work for your practice, and get answers to your questions from experts about privacy, security, and risk management.

For exclusive sponsorship opportunities for the HIMSS Electronic Prescribing Technology Solutions Showcase, please contact Kelly Laidler, Senior Director of Sales, at 312-915-9285. There is no registration fee for either the CMS National E-Prescribing Conference or the HIMSS E-Prescribing Solutions Showcase. To learn more or to register for the conference, click here (http://www. epsilonregistration. com/er/EventHomePage/CustomPage. jsp? ActivityID=378&ItemID=1117).

HIMSS is the healthcare industry's membership organization exclusively focused on providing global leadership for the optimal use of healthcare information technology (IT) and management systems for the betterment of healthcare. Founded in 1961 with offices in Chicago, Washington D. C., Brussels, and other locations across the United States and Europe, HIMSS represents more than 20,000 individual members and over 300 corporate members that collectively represent organizations employing millions of people. HIMSS frames and leads healthcare public policy and industry practices through its advocacy, educational and professional development initiatives designed to promote information and management systems' contributions to ensuring quality patient care.

Media Contact:
Sharolyn Hyson
HIMSS
703-562-8819
Shyson @ himss. org
Www. himss. org

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Environmental Service Professionals, Inc. Receives National Association for Moisture Management Endorsement: ESP and NAMM form "Partnership for Prevention" for Moisture/Mold Solutions

2011-09-05T18:20:00.000-07:00

Environmental Service Professionals, Inc. Receives National Association for Moisture Management Endorsement: ESP and NAMM form "Partnership for Prevention" for Moisture/Mold Solutions

Environmental Service Professionals, Inc. (OTCBB:EVSP) today announced that the National Association for Moisture Management (NAMM) has endorsed the Company's Certified Environmental Home Inspector (CEHI) program, the Annual Mold and Moisture Management (MMM) program for homeowners, and the National Builder Moisture Management program.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (PRWEB) October 29, 2007

Rick LaPierre, President of NAMM, noted: "(ESP's) programs were developed to prevent water intrusion and moisture problems; protect the insurance, lending and building industries from liability and the consumer against unhealthy living conditions; and to promote a greater standard of living at a reasonable cost with annual preventive maintenance programs."

ESP has granted an exclusive license to NAMM for that organization to use the Company's Certified Moisture Professional protocol for educational purposes. "NAMM's 'Partnership for Prevention' with ESP will be one more positive step in preventing, protecting and promoting for all stakeholders in this very important issue," Mr. LaPierre concluded.

Ed Torres, Chairman and CEO of ESP, recently joined the Board of Directors of NAMM. He pointed out that a 1999 Mayo Clinic study found that 38 million Americans suffered from chronic sinus infections caused by molds. "Molds are a by-product of moisture problems," he remarked. "Getting their homes tested annually by a Certified Environmental Home Inspector is a good way for consumers to start maintaining a consistently healthy home environment."

ESP's professionally-designated CEHI Program consists of a suite of environmental services: allergen screening, energy inspections, mold testing, moisture management program, neighborhood environment reports, radon testing, and new builder program. ESP offers training, stringent protocols, scheduling and administrative support for the CEHIs, all of whom deliver the company's "gold standard" inspection and management services to consumers.

About the National Association for Moisture Management

NAMM's goal is to provide moisture/mold solutions in support of insurance companies, mortgage bankers, builders, realtors and the general public, and to become the nation's leading source of education and training for those stakeholders interested in moisture management.

About Environmental Service Professionals, Inc.

Environmental Service Professionals, Inc. is the first publicly-traded company established to consolidate the highly-fragmented home inspection industry and to specialize in environmental inspections. ESP is focused on the development and delivery of state-of-the-art procedures and tools to provide environmental services for addressing many environmental issues in the home and workplace. Its Healthy Home Assurance mission results in the mitigation of risk across the board for homeowners and for mortgage, title and insurance companies. The company's motto is "peace of mind for your family, your home and your health." For more information, visit the ESP web site at www. evsp. com.

Safe Harbor

Statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, a lack of adequate capital to enable the Company to execute its business plan or make important business acquisitions in order to grow; the failure to successfully complete the development of new or enhanced products and services; the lack of market demand for any of the Company's existing or new products and services; failure to grow the Company's businesses, a decline in revenues and stock price; litigation adversely affecting the Company; failure to operate profitability; operating losses that may impair the Company as a going concern; any actions by the Company or its affiliates that may have adverse effects on the Company's financial condition, operating results or business performance; the success of competitive products and services; other economic factors adversely affecting the Company and its markets; seasonal changes; and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in this press release. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any statements in this press release.

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Coalition for Patients’ Rights: Access to Broad Range of Health Care Providers Critical to Lowering Costs

2011-09-05T16:20:00.000-07:00

Coalition for Patients’ Rights: Access to Broad Range of Health Care Providers Critical to Lowering Costs

Coalition Urges Lawmakers to Ensure and Encourage Access to Quality, Cost-Effective Care

Washington, D. C. (Vocus) December 17, 2009

For months, members of Congress have debated the best ways to rein in runaway costs while providing care to all as part of health care reform. An important part of the ongoing discussion includes how to ensure patients equal access to a full range of health care providers besides doctors of medicine (MDs) or osteopathy (DOs). In both the House and Senate versions of health reform bills, lawmakers have included language that rightly recognizes the importance of all types of health care providers. For example, the Senate bill includes grants for teams of health professionals that collaborate on patient care, ensuring access to a broad spectrum of providers.

Yet, as federal lawmakers demonstrate a growing understanding of the need to ensure patient access to these care providers, some state lawmakers are being aggressively lobbied to restrict patient access to health care professionals, such as advanced practice registered nurses, psychologists, naturopathic doctors and audiologists.

“There is an abundance of evidence that shows patients achieve equal or better health outcomes at lower cost to themselves and the health care system when they fully incorporate a range of health care professionals in their delivery system,” said Maureen Shekleton, PhD, RN, FAAN, a spokesperson for the Coalition for Patients’ Rights™ (CPR). CPR is comprised of more than 35 member organizations representing a variety of licensed health care professionals who provide a diverse array of safe, effective and affordable health care services to millions of patients each year.

There are numerous studies that show the high quality and cost-effectiveness of the care provided by professionals other than MDs/DOs. Collectively, these data substantiate the likelihood for more cost-effective care. Highlights include:
One study examined the potential cost savings of integrating nurse practitioners into traditional care practices in a hospital during a patient’s admission and over a four-month follow-up period. After taking into account the cost of hiring nurse practitioners and adjusting for study bias, study authors still found a net savings of $978 per patient, versus the group that did not use nurse practitioners.(1) A study of back pain, which costs the United States health care system $20 billion each year, showed that naturopathic care reduced costs to patients and payers by $1,212 per patient and reduced absenteeism by an average of 4.8 days per person over a six month period.(2) A study evaluating patients with late-life depression showed that patients who received care from psychologists as part of their primary care team generated more than $3,000 in savings for each patient over the course of four years of treatment.(3) A review of evidence on maternity care in the United States found that care delivered by certified nurse-midwives was associated with reduced pregnancy-induced high blood pressure, reduced preeclampsia, greater satisfaction with the birth and lower costs. Additionally, the review found that women experienced fewer interventions and experienced better outcomes overall when cared for by nurse-midwives, rather than by family physicians and obstetricians.(4)

States are charged with overseeing each profession’s scope of practice and ensuring it is safe based on the education and training of the professionals. While research backs the clinical value of promoting access to health care providers besides MDs/DOs, state regulations can hinder access for patients. There are significant lobbying and advocacy efforts under way by some of the physician community to seek restrictions to the scope of practice of other health care professionals. For example, the American Medical Association (AMA) is actively working on advocacy documents that question, despite clear evidence to the contrary, the quality of care delivered by health care professionals who provide some of the same services as physicians.

“These efforts to lobby lawmakers and regulators are not only wasteful and divisive, but do a disservice to the public who have been benefitting from the care of these practitioners for decades,” said Shekleton. “Our health care system is already overburdened with shortages of qualified practitioners. As the oldest professional health care society in the United States, the AMA should be fostering a collaborative environment that meets the needs of patients, not looking to restrict the practice of qualified licensed practitioners and trying to prevent patients from seeing the provider of their choice.”

CPR members are dedicated to achieving optimal health outcomes for patients in a cost-effective way. As policymakers address how to control costs and expand insurance coverage, it will be critical to include all qualified health care professionals. “Ensuring and promoting the rights of patients to choose this kind of care is good for patients and it’s good for our health care system overall,” said Shekleton. “If we can be prudent with our financial resources and still ensure good outcomes for patients - it’s a win-win situation that policymakers should support.”

About the Coalition for Patients’ Rights™
A national coalition of more than 35 organizations, the Coalition for Patients’ Rights represents more than three million licensed and certified health care professionals committed to ensuring comprehensive health care choices for all patients. It was formed in 2006 in response to divisive efforts by the Scope of Practice Partnership (SOPP), a coalition of medical and osteopathic physician organizations including the American Medical Association (AMA), which aims to limit the scopes of practice of other health care professionals.

The Coalition is comprised of a diverse array of health care professionals, including registered nurses, naturopathic doctors, psychologists, audiologists, physical and occupational therapists, advanced practice registered nurses (including certified registered nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists), optometrists and chiropractors.

For more information about the Coalition for Patients’ Rights™, visit www. patientsrightscoalition. org.

(1) Ettner, Kotlerman, Afifi, Vazirani, Hays, Shapiro, Cowan. 2006. Reducing the costs of patient care? A controlled trial of the Multi-Disciplinary Doctor-Nurse Practitioner (MDNP) model, Medical Decision Making, Jan-Feb; pp. 9-17.

(2) Herman PM, Szczurko O, Cooley K, et al. 2008. Cost-effectiveness of naturopathic care for chronic low back pain. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. 14(2):32–39.

(3) Unutzer, J., W. J. Katon, et al. 2008. Long-term cost effects of collaborative care for late-life depression (Brief record). American Journal of Managed Care; Volume 95-100

(4) Corry M, Sakala C. 2008. Evidence-Based Maternity Care: What It Is and What It Can Achieve. Childbirth Connection and the Milbank Memorial Fund.

Contact:
Berna Diehl
Jones Public Affairs
(202) 591-4045

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Florida Health Insurance Consultant Comments on Insurance Bill Stalls, Says Overhaul is Needed

2011-09-04T06:47:00.000-07:00

Florida Health Insurance Consultant Comments on Insurance Bill Stalls, Says Overhaul is Needed

Florida lawmakers have hit a wall on the new health insurance measure for kids. According to insurance consultant Morgan Moran, the current session will likely ignore the new health insurance plans all together, since they cannot decide who will run the new Florida health care program.

Hialeah, FL (PRWEB) June 25, 2007

Florida lawmakers are supposed to discuss changes to (KidCare), the state's version of SCHIP, (health insurance) during the special legislative session that began last week, says Morgan Moran, a Florida health insurance consultant. Gov. Charlie Crist, a Republican (R), and other legislative leaders said a bipartisan group of lawmakers this year "introduced a proposal to streamline KidCare" but could not reach an agreement before the legislative session ended last month.

The central disagreement on the insurance bill, was over whether the Department of Health, or the Agency for Health Care Administration should run the new Florida health insurance program. Supporters of the legislation, like Moran, say the "serious differences have been resolved and lawmakers should approve the bill now" rather than wait until the fall, when the Legislature might hold an additional special session.

Health Insurance is one of the main topics for the 2008 presidential campaigns. One says he has a plan to "fix the broken down health insurance industry", and to provide coverage not only for children and the poor, but every American citizen. Presidential Candidate John Edwards' health care plan, "includes coverage for all American's" as well as a drug patent process overhaul. Edward's said "his proposal would cost $90 billion to $120 billion annually and that he would fund the plan through the elimination of tax cuts proposed by President Bush".

Florida health insurance consultant Morgan Moran of www. FloridaHealthInsuranceWeb. com said Edwards' proposal also would "require employers to provide health insurance for workers" or contribute 6% of their payrolls to a fund that would help individuals purchase coverage. More on the story is available at the Florida Health Insurance web site: www. floridahealthinsuranceweb. com/News_Edwards_Florida_Health_Insurance. html (http://www. floridahealthinsuranceweb. com/News_Edwards_Florida_Health_Insurance. html)

About Florida Health Insurance Web
Florida Health Insurance Web is an online source of health insurance agents and insurance carriers covering individuals in the state of Florida. Individuals can get insurance quotes, search rates online by city, read current insurance news and events. For a directory and archive of Florida Health Insurance Consultants, a listing of the best rates and free quotes, please visit www. FloridaHealthInsuranceWeb. com.

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