Vertabase Software Makes Think Marketing More Profitable

Vertabase Software Makes Think Marketing More Profitable

Marketing and advertising agency credits project management software for structuring operations and enhancing profitability.

Oak Park, MI (PRWEB) December 12, 2007

Vertabase, a leading developer of project management software, today announced that Think Marketing, the largest full-service marketing company and advertising agency in the British Columbia Interior, has increased overall profitability thanks to the implementation of Vertabase software.

Vertabase 4 offers project management tools that accelerate productivity by simplifying and centralizing access to project information and metrics. With Vertabase 4, people can enter information via a range of software applications, manage projects, share reports and then export, share and manipulate these reports with third party applications. Vertabase 4 delivers a simple, intuitive and powerful tool set for both technical and non-technical users.

Based in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, Think Marketing offers marketing and advertising services to regional, national and international clients. Specializing in print, broadcast and online advertising, Think Marketing's creative and copywriting teams manage up to about 200 projects at any given time.

"The implementation of Vertabase software has had a major positive impact on our company's increased profitability," said Adam Less, Creative Director and Managing Partner, Think Marketing. "Principally, we use Vertabase to manage workflow. This software helps me understand how busy any individual is at any given time. Now, everyone on the team knows they are accountable for how they manage their time! In turn, improved productivity results in superior profitability. It's that simple."

"Initially, we used a software product tailor-made for production companies. It seemed great but proved to be very complicated and overwhelmed our staff. Even with on-site training, we had a hard time using it. Vertabase is quite the opposite. Within an hour, a new employee can master it. That's the kind of learning curve we like to see! Just in terms of eliminating time-consuming training, Vertabase Pro has paid for itself several times over," Mr. Less concluded.

About Vertabase
Vertabase's flagship product, Vertabase 4, is a best-in-class project management software solution. Vertabase 4's unique design makes powerful, results-oriented project management tools accessible to non-technical enterprise users. Vertabase 4 features include advanced resource planning, project tracking, time tracking, project dashboards and comprehensive document management. Vertabase's clients include ABN Amro, Bailey Engineering Group, City of Fresno, Commerce Bancshares, Global Electronics, Institute of National Resources of South Africa, Ives Creative, Laureate Education, Mercer Insurance Group, Patients' Hospital, Plymouth Rock, Samson Investment Company, Shore Bank, The Tuesday Group, Unifund, Vector Geomatics, Vicor Power and Washington State Department of Health. Founded in 1997, Vertabase is headquartered in Oak Park MI. For more information, please call (888) 505-0566, write contact @ vertabase. com or visit www. vertabase. com.

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BridalTopics. com Offers Help to Those Planning an Upcoming Wedding

BridalTopics. com Offers Help to Those Planning an Upcoming Wedding

Wedding portal community becomes resource for future brides.

Kansas City, MO (PRWEB) June 22, 2006

The recent launch of new wedding portal BridalTopics. com (http://www. BridalTopics. com (http://www. BridalTopics. com)) was more than just the beginning of another website. It was the start of a web-based community designed to help those planning weddings to find resources and share ideas on everything related to that special day. Visitors to the site can find valuable articles about wedding plans, wedding cakes, wedding flowers, bridesmaid dresses and much more.

As a gathering place for brides-to-be, BridalTopics. com is the perfect site to start the process of planning a wedding. Visitors can get help selecting cakes and caterers, choosing the right invitations, learning how to finance the occasion and finding healthy ways to look your best on that special day. Experts in each field share their knowledge in individual categories, making it easy for visitors to be prepared.

In addition, visitors are encouraged to comment on their experiences in planning their wedding day. Everything from wedding ceremonies, wedding flowers, wedding music and wedding invitations is discussed via blogs and comments. Potential brides can even get alerts when new articles, wedding photos or comments have been posted, making it easier for them to plan for their big event without disrupting their busy lives.

BridalTopics. com is dedicated to helping members of its community find the best ways to manage and plan the perfect wedding without busting their wedding budget. Through the site, patrons will be able to locate great deals on wedding rings, honeymoons, wedding dresses and wedding decorations, along with numerous tips on how to get the most value out of each dollar spent on the special event.

To learn more about BridalTopics. com and the web-based wedding community, please visit the site (www. BridalTopics. com) today.

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Bridge Finances Radnet, a Leading Diagnostic Imaging Provider

Bridge Finances Radnet, a Leading Diagnostic Imaging Provider

Bridge Healthcare Finance announced the completion of funding to Radnet Management, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Primedex Health Systems, Inc., one of the nations leading medical diagnostic imaging companies.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) September 16, 2004

Bridge Healthcare Finance announced the completion of funding to Radnet Management, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Primedex Health Systems, Inc., one of the nations leading medical diagnostic imaging companies. Bridge Healthcare Finance partnered with Wells Fargo Foothill, part of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC), to close the $20 Million revolving line of credit.

Mark Stolper, Chief Financial Officer of Radnet, said, "We are very pleased to begin our relationship with Bridge Healthcare Finance and Wells Fargo Foothill. The entrepreneurial spirit and broad capabilities of both institutions should further help us to achieve our future business objectives."

"We are thrilled to help lead the due diligence and servicing of the facility" comments Randy Abrahams, President and CEO of Bridge Healthcare Finance. "Wells Fargo Foothill is a world class lender with a growing position in health care and we are pleased to partner with them in this transaction."

"Healthcare is just one of the underserved industries to which our Specialty Finance unit is dedicated," said Michael Lang, Senior Vice President with Wells Fargo Foothill Specialty Finance. "Partnering with Bridge in this transaction allowed us to combine their expertise in healthcare finance with our own and provide a customized facility that fit Radnet's needs."

The Radnet facility further validates Bridge as an active participant in the healthcare finance arena and validates expertise in diagnostic imaging.

About Bridge Healthcare Finance

Bridge Healthcare Finance offers a combination of comprehensive loan products, decades of financial expertise and an unparalleled service approach unique to the healthcare lending industry. Through accounts receivable, cash flow and real estate based term loan lending products, Bridge is able to address the differing capital needs of the healthcare industry. Loan amounts start at $500,000 – for more information visit Bridge Healthcare Finance at www. bridgehcf. com.

About Wells Fargo Foothill

Wells Fargo Foothill is a leading provider of senior secured financing to middle-market companies across the United States and Canada. It is part of Wells Fargo & Company, a diversified financial services company with $420 billion in assets, providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage and consumer finance to more than 23 million customers from more than 6,000 stores and the Internet (wellsfargo. com) across North America and elsewhere internationally. Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. is the only "Aaa-rated" bank in the United States. For More information visit Wells Fargo Foothill on the Internet at wffoothill. com.

About Radnet Management, Inc (A Primedex Health Systems, Inc. Company)

Founded in 1980, RadNet Management, Inc., the primary operating division of Primedex Health Systems, Inc., is the California market leader in providing high-quality, cost-effective diagnostic imaging services through a statewide network of fully-owned and operated outpatient imaging centers. Through its 55 freestanding facilities, the largest network of its kind in California, RadNet performed approximately 1,000,000 diagnostic radiology and imaging procedures in 2003. Together with its affiliated medical group Beverly Radiology Medical Group, Radnet has a total of over 1,300 fulltime and part-time employees.

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BuzzCompany. com Selects Bowstreet Web Services Marketplace to

BuzzCompany. com Selects Bowstreet Web Services Marketplace to

(PRWEB) April 9, 2000

BuzzCompany. com extends its community ASP offerings – including discussion boards, polling, surveys, ratings, product reviews and advertising – across Internet via the Bowstreet Business Web Exchange

NEW YORK, NY, April 5, 2000 – BuzzCompany. com (www. buzzcompany. com), the leading provider of XML (Extensible Markup Language)-based e-community software, today announced its selection of Bowstreet’s (www. bowstreet. com) Business Web Exchange as the next generation ASP platform through which it will expand its market reach and generate new revenue from its BuzzPower e-community software (comprised of discussion boards, ratings, product reviews, surveys, targeted advertising and other “buzz” generating services).

“The Bowstreet Business Web Exchange is an ideal venue for BuzzCompany to leverage our commerce-enabled BuzzPower e-community platform. We expect to quickly expand the market reach of our software as companies engage e-community services provided by BuzzPower through the Bowstreet Business Web Exchange, and integrate it with other cutting-edge technologies,” said Zor Gorelov, president and CEO of BuzzCompany. com. “We chose Bowstreet to establish powerful B2B communities that enable buyers and sellers to build profitable partnerships and relationships in a fraction of the time and cost, minimizing business meetings, phone calls, special legal arrangements and months of custom programming.”

BuzzCompany. com will publish its BuzzPower e-community platform to the Bowstreet Business Web Exchange as web services wrapped in XML. Companies visiting the Exchange can obtain any combination of these web services, customize the “look and feel,” and integrate them into their website as part of their own portfolio of services. For example, a net market maker can go to the Bowstreet Business Web Exchange, obtain BuzzCompany. com’s discussion boards, product reviews and ratings engine as web services wrapped in XML, and embed them into their own web site where they can customize the look and feel to precisely brand their company. From there, the net market maker can set up an e-community with unlimited numbers of discussion boards, pertaining to a specific vertical market and enable product reviews feature integrated with products in the e-commerce catalog.

To help encourage subscription to BuzzPower services and create a dynamic e-community around the Bowstreet Business Web Exchange, BuzzPower is being deployed throughout the site.

“BuzzCompany. com’s e-community software helps companies transform community ‘buzz’ into profitable e-business, through highly scalable discussion boards, targeted advertising, member-contributed ratings, and integration of e-commerce catalogs, auctions and exchange software packages into BuzzPower communities,” Bob Crowley, Bowstreet’s president and CEO explained. “The Bowstreet Business Web Exchange is the ideal portal through which BuzzCompany. com can easily and cost-effectively ‘rent’ their BuzzPower platform across the Internet, reaching a much wider range of customers and partners than was previously possible.”

The BuzzPower 3.0 Portal Edition is the flagship product of the BuzzPower family, and is designed for large-scale web destinations, including support for web farms, load balancing, failover and clustering. The Portal Edition incorporates operational, management and monitoring tools, and will be available on the Bowstreet Business Web Exchange when it goes live in Q2 2000.

The Bowstreet Business Web Exchange

The Bowstreet Business Web Exchange is the most tangible manifestation to date of the web services revolution that technology giants are only beginning to outline. It is also the Internet’s first two-way B2B community. While other B2B sites simply publish content or enable transactions, the Bowstreet Business Web Exchange creates a “network effect” as companies publish and acquire web services, and proliferate one another’s presence across the Internet.

About BuzzCompany. com

Founded in 1996, Silicon Alley-based BuzzCompany. com is a leading provider of e-community products and services for both major corporations and dot. com ventures. Key customers include Multex. Com, CNBC. Com, EB2B, OnHealth. com, Lucent Technologies, Microsoft, NBC, iTurf. com (previously DeliaÂ’s Interactive) and Planetkidz. com.

For more information, contact Keith Kaplan, BuzzCompany. comÂ’s Director of Internet Marketing, at 212-425-1122 ext. 300 or keithk@BuzzCompany. com.

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Clay Aiken to Join Olga Brunner at Fearless Caregiver Conference

Clay Aiken to Join Olga Brunner at Fearless Caregiver Conference

The Fearless Caregiver Conference at the Broward Convention Center will be held Saturday, April 16th.

(PRWEB) April 12, 2005

The Fearless Caregiver Conference at the Broward Convention Center will be held Saturday, April 16th. The event allows family caregivers and the professional caregiving community to come together and explore ways to be a more productive member of their loved one’s care team. According to Olga Bruner, founder of A Good Daughter, Inc., based in Margate, Florida (www. agooddaughter. com), “I attended my first caregiver conference in 2001 while I was caregiver to my own mom. I never realized that there was such a large community of support, and resources available from local experts. It’s a must-do especially for those individuals caring at home for a loved-one with Alzheimer’s disease.”

As TodayÂ’s Caregiver Magazine celebrates its 10th anniversary, families will hear from this yearÂ’s featured guest speaker, popular musical artist and American Idol superstar, Clay Aiken, who has been involved in care giving issues himself and founded the Bubel/Aiken Foundation.

Brunner’s community involvement throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties continues a few days later when she will speak at the FAU (Florida Atlantic University) campus on April 20th. The presentation will address options available to students in the Health Administration Degree programs. Brunner notes, “This is an important topic because students need to be aware that they can they seek employment from a large facility or health care institution, or look for entrepreneurial caregiving opportunities right in their own communities.”

Brunner understands this entrepreneurial option. As the founder of A Good Daughter, Inc., she has applied her knowledge of the Health Care Industry and the care of the elderly into a superior caring service having joined forces with R. N. Mary Lynne Beringer. Together the two champions of senior caregiving and healthcare will discuss obstacles and the experiences that lead them to start their own very successful caregiving company.

For more information about the Fearless Caregiver Conference, April 16th, the presentation at FAU, April 20th, or A Good Daughter email info@agooddaughter. com or call 800-963-3877.

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GolfersMD. com Announces the Addition of Official PGA Tour Physician Dr. Vijay Vad as Golf Staff Expert

GolfersMD. com Announces the Addition of Official PGA Tour Physician Dr. Vijay Vad as Golf Staff Expert

Official Physician for the PGA Tour Joins the First Fully Comprehensive Health, Fitness and Medicine Website for Golfers.

Easton, CT (PRWEB) May 14, 2008

GolfersMD. com - the premiere health, fitness and medicine related website exclusively for golfers announced today that PGA Tour physician Dr. Vijay Vad has joined the GolfersMD. com staff as a medical expert and will provide written and video content to the site.

"We are extremely proud to announce the addition of Dr. Vijay Vad to the GolfersMD. com roster of experts," said Tom Carter, founder and CEO of GolfersMD. com "Dr. Vad has one of the most impressive backgrounds in all of sports medicine and as the Official Physician for the PGA Tour no one knows golf-related injuries and conditioning better than Dr. Vad." Dr. Vad will be joining other top golf-medicine and fitness minds at GolfersMD. com including leading sports psychologist Dr. Morris Pickens, Dr. Bob Donatelli - trainer to several PGA Tour players, and several of the top PGA professionals in the country as recognized by Golf Digest's list of Top 50 instructors.

At GolfersMD. com Dr. Vad will be a member of the advisory board as well as a key medical expert providing both video and written content to the site. "I'm very excited to join GolfersMD. com - which in short time has established itself as the premiere free health, fitness and medicine related resource for golfers on the internet" said Dr. Vad.

Vijay Vad, M. D., is the official physician for the PGA Tour, a sports medicine specialist and researcher at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan and a professor at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. His Back Rx program is offered by Practice Yoga, one of New York's leading studios, and at the Back Rx Spine Care Center in Mumbai, India. Also the author of Golf Rx (Penguin Group, 2007) Back Rx (Gotham Books, 2004) and Arthritis Rx (Gotham Books, 2005), Vad is considered a leader in sports medicine and training.

About GolfersMD. com
GolfersMD. com (www. golfersmd. com), A SportsMD owned website, was developed for golfers, by golfers, offering a wide range of information and instruction on topics such as fitness, golf equipment reviews, women's golf tips, putting advice, sports psychology exercises and golf-related medical issues from the top experts in golf with all content free.

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New Weight Training DVD Shows Men How to get the Most from their Body Structure

New Weight Training DVD Shows Men How to get the Most from their Body Structure

Overview of Release of Paul Burke's new Weight and Fitness Training DVD. A recap of Paul's groundbreaking and brilliant book, Burke's Law, A New Fitness Paradigm for the Mature Male. Paul is now offering exclusive one-to-one online dietary, weight training and fitness consultations based on individual bio-mechanical circumfrences and dimensions, also their metabolic rate and a variety of other well thought out questions that must be answered in order to give each client a true lifetsyle program for health, fitness and longevity.

Marlboro, NJ (PRWEB) January 3, 2007

Paul Burke, the author, bodybuilder and fitness expert may not be a household name yet, but it isn't for lack of trying, and it seems only a matter of time before he is known by at least every man over 40 in the world.

Burke, who is 51 years old, and is considered one of the best natural bodybuilders in the world, especially considering his age, has just released his new Weight Training DVD, titled "Burke's Law," "The DVD" (http://www. amazon. com/Burkes-Law-Training-DVD/dp/B000LSJ778/sr=11-1/qid=1167609990/ref=sr_11_1/102-8130021-4168909) If the first half sounds familiar, it is because Burke has one of the hottest selling fitness books on the market with the same main title, and he has been offered exclusive distribution with one of the country's biggest distributors. And now, along comes this new, fantastic, educational, Weight Training and Fitness Training DVD.

"I wanted to put in action what it is written in the book "Burke's Law, A New Fitness Paradigm for the Mature Male (http://www. trafford. com/05-1850). "After so many people asking how it is that I trained, I decided to show them for real," Burke says confidently. "That is the reason for this DVD," Burke says, "To motivate and to show how hard I train."

Burke, who began his truly legendary life story by joining the traveling carnival and circus at 16, won his first bodybuilding contest in 1980 (at the age of 24) while stationed outside of London, England, at RAF Woodbridge. Amongst the many talents that the champion bodybuilder has are principal acting roles in Julia Robert's breakout film, "Mystic Pizza"; more such roles with Robert Urich in "Spenser for Hire", and a long list of principals in National Commercials from playing an Olympic Weight Lifter in a Levi's commercial for the 1984 Games in Los Angeles, to being the key character in a spoof on Steve Reeve's "Hercules" character in Italian movies made for Wendy's.

Burke also was a champion arm-wrestler and set up the first British Arm Wrestling Federation on his way to becoming three-time, UK and European Champion. He also gave his spare time to on and off base personal helping Airmen to understand diet and weight lifting long before it was in vogue.

His acting ability really shines through in his new "Burke's Law Training DVD" where he speaks to the viewer about everything from what why a "curl-bar" is not for curling, to where the words barbell and dumbbell come from. Burke trains the way that he teaches and the viewer will be shocked to see him go at the weights and complete his entire chest and triceps routine in an amazing 17 minutes. Burke's impressive 21" arms, 18" forearms and 29" thighs are all nearly unbelievable at an age when most men have given in to Father-time.

"This DVD and the book are everything that I have worked my entire life for," Burke says. "The book is really doing well now, and the DVD is selling faster than I imagined. The word is that everyone really enjoys it and they get whatever questions that the book may have left people with unanswered---they are now answered in action form," Burke concludes.

"I have many other ideas that are coming," Burke says with a smile. "I am making an audio-book for those who don't, or like to read. I am also making a 'Forearm Flexor' that will help people who use their hands for work, their profession and most of all, for all those bodybuilders and weight-lifters out there who may or may not realize that you are only as strong as your grip is in upper body exercises."

"I also have something that is really major in the works also; something that will really be world-renowned, something along the lines of…I will save it for the day I announce this huge event that will challenge every man in the world to compete against one another for cash prizes and automobiles. Until then," Burke declares, "men can get ready for this major event by watching my DVD and reading Burke's Law."

Paul is also offering exclusive one-to-one Internet Diets and Training Programs, all based on his book and DVD. You get one full year of help from the World's best. There are a limited number of people which Paul will take on, so it is first come, first served. Go to

Www. paulburkefitness. com to e-mail Paul and tell him you want to be a special training client.

To purchase "Burke's Law," "The DVD", go to: www. amzon. com or www. paulburkefitness. com

To purchase the book, "Burke's Law," A New Fitness Paradigm for the Mature Male,

Go to: www. Trafford. com/05-1850 (http://www. Trafford. com/05-1850) or www. amazon. com or www. barnes&noble. com or

Www. borders. com

To reach Paul for any question related to fitness, you can do so by going to www. Paulburkefitness. com and e-mail him a question. He returns all e-mails.

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Axsium Group Appoints Robert Gardner Managing Partner, Leadership Skills and Vision Take Axsium to Next Level

Axsium Group Appoints Robert Gardner Managing Partner, Leadership Skills and Vision Take Axsium to Next Level

Axsium Group Inc, a division of Knightsbridge Human Capital Management, North America's leading Workforce Management (WFM) consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Robert Gardner has been promoted to the position of Managing Partner.

Toronto, ON (PRWEB) March 10, 2009

Axsium Group Inc, a division of Knightsbridge Human Capital Management, North America's leading Workforce Management (WFM) consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Robert Gardner has been promoted to the position of Managing Partner.

Axsium founder Tim Lett, now Executive Vice President of Corporate Development at Knightsbridge Human Capital Management, said Gardner has been instrumental in building Axsium into the continent's leading source of advice and expertise for WFM solutions.

In his new role, Mr. Gardner will oversee Axsium's growing business opportunities and service lines, both in North America and overseas. Axsium recently opened an office in London, England, to serve overseas clients while also launching a Global Retail Practice that will consolidate the firm's international experience in the critically important retail sector. Mr. Gardner will report to Mr. Lett at Knightsbridge.

"As the new Managing Partner, Bob Gardner has my utmost respect and confidence," said Mr. Lett. "I have worked with Bob professionally for the last seven years and believe he is exactly the right person to lead Axsium Group to the next level of success and maturity. Since joining in 2007, Bob's natural leadership skills, and his unmatched ability to forge positive and productive relationships with customers, partners and industry analysts has been instrumental in propelling Axsium to the top of the Workforce Management consulting community."

"I am proud of what Axsium has accomplished in just five years and am extremely excited as to what the future holds for us. We have assembled a team of industry veterans and have developed a suite of service offerings that allow our customers to achieve significant value and savings while managing their workforce more efficiently," said Bob Gardner, Managing Partner, Axsium Group. "The fact that the fundamentals of our business remain strong during these difficult economic times is a testament to the real value and measurable return that WFM solutions offer large organizations. In the current environment where IT and consulting spends are being heavily scrutinized, initiatives that guarantee hard savings are the ones that will continue to be approved. At Axsium everything we do is designed to drive significant savings for our customers."

Prior to joining Axsium, Mr. Gardner was Vice President of Sales at Workbrain Inc., an innovator in Enterprise Workforce Management software and services delivery. At Workbrain he built a strategic, solution-oriented enterprise sales organization that saw five years of double-digit sales growth.

Mr. Gardner has also held various senior management and sales positions at a number of Human Capital Management solution providers, including ProAct Technologies, iExpert Inc. and User Technologies Inc.

About Axsium Group:
Axsium Group Inc., a division of Knightsbridge Human Capital Management is the industry leader in Workforce Management consulting, dedicated to delivering business and technology advisory services to large, highly distributed organizations. With a singular focus on Workforce Management and thorough a combination of business and technology best practice expertise, our clients gain access to trusted business advisors and technology experts with unmatched experience. Axsium Group has implemented world-class workforce management solutions for companies such as American Eagle, Taco Bell, Costo Wholesale, Loblaw, Multicare Health System, Visiting Nurse Service of New York, International Paper, General Mills, Bank of America and Delta Airlines. For more information, visit www. axsiumgroup. com.

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Recruitforce. com Signs Longs Drugs Stores as 100th Customer of its On Demand Recruiting Software; Cites 2004 as Explosive Growth Year Across Multiple Industries With Companies Small and Large

Recruitforce. com Signs Longs Drugs Stores as 100th Customer of its On Demand Recruiting Software; Cites 2004 as Explosive Growth Year Across Multiple Industries With Companies Small and Large.

Recruitforce. com, a leading provider of online recruiting solutions, generated tremendous momentum in 2004, adding significantly to its customer base, product line, and partner offerings. Recruitforce. com's easy to use and scalable software-as-service model is designed to deliver immediate results to customers without the huge initial costs, risky implementations, and high ongoing costs of traditional enterprise software, and more and more companies are realizing that this is the way forward.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (PRWEB) February 5, 2005

Recruitforce. com, a leading provider of online recruiting solutions, today announced that it has signed its 100th customer, Longs Drug Stores (NYSE: LDG), to reach this milestone. In 2004, Recruitforce. com also extended its product offerings, significantly adding to customization and configuration options as well as integration and extension capabilities via its Web Services API.

“2004 was a tremendous growth year for Recruitforce. com,” said Matt Robinson, founder of Recruitforce. com. “Our on-demand model for recruitment software works for businesses of all types to streamline recruiting and hiring processes without undue risk, time, resources, or expense.”

Recruitforce. com signed new companies, both large and small across a diverse array of industries. A sampling of these customers includes:

Technology: WebEx Communications (Nasdaq: WEBX), Cirrus Logic (Nasdaq: CRUS), Magma Design Automation (Nasdaq: LAVA), Eidos Interactive (Nasdaq: EIDSY), Immersion Corporation (Nasdaq: IMMR), Vodafone Egypt (NYSE: VOD), UbiSoft (Extronet: UBI), Vocollect, DivX Networks, Pillar Data Systems

Retail & Hospitality: Longs Drugs (NYSE: LDG), Sheraton Hotels in Waikiki (Nasdaq: HOT), Palace Hotel in San Francisco, Family Christian Stores

Media & Publishing: San Francisco Chronicle, iUniverse

Nonprofits & Education: World Economic Forum, Grassroots Campaigns, Great Lakes Research, Mission East, Cultural Experiences Abroad, Platform Learning

Health Care: Pacific Medical Centers, Banfield – The Pet Hospital

Consulting & Staffing: Corporate Interns, Reed Shay Executive Search, Connect Careers, Silverado Staffing, Claraview, Global ERP Solutions, Oakbrook Solutions, Solbourne, TriBridge, PeopleTech UK Search, The Hub Communications, Mr. Job - Jamaica, IT Jobs Nigeria

Manufacturing: Cognex Corporation (Nasdaq: CGNX), Curtis Wright Controls, Amarr Garage Doors, Columbine Carpet Corporation

Recruitforce. com also aggressively rolled out new functionality this year. Because of its on-demand model, all subscribing customers receive upgrades immediately when they are available at no additional charge. Enhancements included:

 Custom “Ad-hoc” Reporting  Custom Page Layouts  New Custom Field Types  Multiple Careers Websites and Application Forms  Advanced Ranking and Prescreening Automation  Global Per-User Time/Date Settings  Mass Candidate Management  IE SourceBar for Web-based Sourcing Efficiency  Capacity Increase to handle Thousands of Customers  System-wide Security Settings  Recruitforce. com Web API: a SOAP-based web services interface for extending and integrating Recruitforce. com with other back-office applications

In 2004, Recruitforce. com also rolled out its Reseller and Affiliate programs designed to enhance partner's revenue streams and broaden their own current offerings by reselling or referring Recruitforce. com to their customers. The partner programs are particularly well-suited to organizations and associations serving small to medium sized businesses, as well as any company providing human resources products and services.

The steady and continued growth of online job applicants has made it increasingly cumbersome for companies to store, track, and manage staffing information. Recruitforce. com delivers an immediate applicant tracking solution by providing an easy to use online service on an affordable pay-as-you-go basis. Recruitforce. com has been implemented at more than 100 companies worldwide and is currently used by over 1,200 paying subscribers.

About Recruitforce. com

Recruitforce. com builds and delivers enterprise hiring management solutions as scalable online services. The Recruitforce. com product suite - Personal Service, Standard Service, Professional Service and Enterprise Service - gives companies of all sizes a complete view of staffing activity throughout the organization. Recruitforce. com solutions provide integrated online candidate, requisition and careers website management to help companies optimize staffing efficiency from candidate acquisition through the entire hiring process. As a purely web-based subscription service, there is no traditional software to buy, install, upgrade or maintain and the system can be deployed in a matter of hours or days rather than weeks or months - ensuring the fastest possible return on investment. Recruitforce. com is headquartered in Mountain View, California. For more information, visit www. recruitforce. com or call 1-800-650-9384.

Media Contact:

Gina Jorasch

650-938-0121

Gina@recruitforce. com

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Global Sleep Apnea Diagnostic and Therapeutic Devices Market Projected to Reach US$5.8 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts

Global Sleep Apnea Diagnostic and Therapeutic Devices Market Projected to Reach US$5.8 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on the Sleep Apnea Diagnostic and Therapeutic Devices markets. World market for sleep apnea diagnostic and therapeutic devices is forecast to touch US$5.8 billion by 2015. The market is at a nascent stage with huge potential for future growth owing to low diagnosis rates, growing awareness and changing global demographics.

San Jose, CA (Vocus) November 1, 2010

Sleep apnea is a relatively new market in the medical field with interest in the field gradually gathering momentum. Lack of awareness among both patients and physicians is the primary reason for low penetration of sleep apnea diagnosis as well as therapy. About 100 million people worldwide are suspected to have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), of which more than 80% remain undiagnosed. The association of co-morbidities such as congestive heart failure, diabetes and hypertension with sleep apnea has resulted in growing awareness about the disease. Another factor abetting the robust growth in sleep apnea diagnosis as well as therapy market is the changing global demographics with the world population percentage under the age group 60 and above projected to rise to 21% in 2050 from an estimated 10% in 2009 as stated by the new market research report on Sleep Apnea Diagnostic and Therapeutic Devices. Moreover, technology advancements such as improved mask design, bi-level devices, auto PAP devices, heated humidifiers, increased service support for CPAP users and reduction of mouth leak through a full-face mask, have enhanced patient compliance levels in recent years.

The US leads the global sleep apnea market and accounts for a major share of the global market. Favorable reimbursement changes and development in Home Sleep Testing are likely to provide further impetus to the market in the US. The region’s sleep apnea market continues to grow at a steady pace, despite the economic bottlenecks that adversely affected the performance of healthcare market in recent years. Therapeutic Devices dominate the overall sleep apnea market. By the year 2015, CPAP Devices market in the US is projected to cross US$1.0 billion. In Europe, around 20 million people are affected by long-term, chronic sleep disorders. In addition, around 10 million people experience intermittent sleeping trouble. Growth in patient population in Europe is supported by the increasing cases of obesity and ageing population. European market for Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices is projected to reach US$114 million by 2013.

The OSA industry is in a high flux position with the market witnessing continuous merger and acquisition activities over the years. Major players profiled in the study include CareFusion Corporation, DeVilbiss Healthcare, evo Medical Solutions, Inc., Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited, Embla Systems, Itamar Medical Ltd, Invacare Corporation, ResMed Inc, Respironics Inc, Teleflex Medical, and Weinmann.

The research report titled “Sleep Apnea Diagnostic and Therapeutic Devices: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of trends, market drivers, companies, products, and competition. Also included in the report are recent product developments, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic industry activity. Product segments analyzed include Sleep Diagnostic Devices (Fixed PSG, Ambulatory PSG, Other Diagnostic Devices (Screening Devices)) and Sleep Therapeutic Devices (CPAP Devices, Auto PAP Devices, BiLevel PAP Devices, and Facial Interfaces (Masks and Humidifiers). The study presents trends and hard-to-find data and analytics for US, Japan, Europe and Rest of World markets.

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

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

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Myths and Facts about Auto Theft: July is Car Theft Awareness Month

Myths and Facts about Auto Theft: July is Car Theft Awareness Month

Auto theft is a big business that provides financing for international crime rings and local meth addicts...it's not just joyriders. Here are some of the facts about car theft in America today with some thoughts about what works and what doesn't.

(PRWEB) July 16, 2004

Since July is "Auto Theft Prevention Month" you may have already seen tips from your auto insurer or local police about how to protect your car from theft. Most of their advice is plain common sense: take your keys and valuables with you, lock your door, roll up your window, avoid parking in dark places, etc. Unfortunately some “tips” only perpetuate urban legends from twenty years ago. Car theft is a multi-billion dollar business run by professionals that has evolved since the 1980s when it last peaked during the "crack epidemic". Here are some misconceptions and facts about car theft today.

Car theft is a non-violent, "one-victim" crime. It's estimated that 90% of all stolen cars are involved in a secondary crime like robbery, drug transportation and people smuggling. That works out to about a million secondary crimes associated with car theft every year. In Canada, they figure a stolen car is over 200 times more likely to be involved in an accident than average. A stolen car is very dangerous.

It’s mostly joyriding - no harm no foul. The relatively few car thieves who do it “just for kicks” are usually underage or under-the-influence. Twelve-year-old kids don’t know how to drive safely even if they wanted to. Car thieves hopped up on meth know that police are under orders to avoid high-speed pursuit. So when they are being followed by a police cruiser, they escape by intentionally driving recklessly at high speed. With a life expectancy of five years, a meth addict knows no fear behind the wheel.

If your car is stolen, your insurance will make you whole. If you have ever sold your car to a used car dealer, you know there is a spread between what he pays you and his selling price. For most cars, itÂ’s 15-25%. Guess which amount youÂ’ll get from your insurer? You won't get anything for your inconvenience or mental anguish and donÂ’t forget your deductible. If you lose a $20,000 car, you are probably out $5,000.

A car alarm or steering wheel lock will stop most car thieves. After years of aggravation, car alarms are now viewed as a major source of noise pollution. They don’t do much to stop theft either. Most of us ignore them if we can. Alarms can be disabled in a few minutes by dedicated professionals and tweaking meth addicts alike. Likewise bypassing a steering wheel lock requires only a hacksaw and a few minutes. Active antitheft devices like “clubs” and “brakelocks” are only effective if you remember to use them.

DidnÂ’t you see Gone in 60 Seconds? Car thieves are cool. Would you leave your wallet filled with $25,000 in cash in your driveway? From a risk-reward perspective, car theft ranks near the top. It attracts international criminal gangs, most with ties to terrorism, drug dealing and prostitution. Car theft is also a major source of cash flow for drug addicts particularly meth users who cannot hold down a regular job. In the West, police estimate that over 70% of all car thieves are meth addicts. Not cool.

Car theft is just not that important compared to “serious” crime. Car theft is the largest property crime in the United States. The Highway Loss Data Institute, a US insurance industry-sponsored organization estimates that the average car theft costs the insurance industry over $6000. Adding the uninsured out-of-pocket costs to owners and the additional burden on the law enforcement and health care systems, CASI estimates the total cost of an "average" car theft is over $10,000. With over 1.2 million car thefts in 2002, car theft represents a drag of over $12 billion on the US economy every year.

Like the poor, car thieves will always be with us. Yes there will always be car thieves, but we can cut their numbers. In Europe, South Africa, Canada and Australia, governments have stiffened relevant regulations on carmakers and owners. The smart keys you see on high-end cars in the US have been mandatory on all cars in Europe for almost 10 years. With widespread uptake of electronic immobilizers and vehicle parts marking systems, car theft has dropped as much as 50% in some countries. To be sure, thieves are getting smarter but there are fewer of them. ItÂ’s just not that good a business any more. We can do the same here with an aggressive program of education, regulation and financial incentives to bring modern automotive security technology to the US. Until then, take the common sense advice and look out for your car.

Contact Drew Robertson Director CASI at 917 751-1003

Costa Rica Real Estate Project Offers Investors a Creative Alternative with Free Online Seminar

Costa Rica Real Estate Project Offers Investors a Creative Alternative with Free Online Seminar

Investment guru Michael Starkey will show investors who have funds tied up in IRAs, retirement plans and Health Savings Accounts, how they can unlock those accounts through non-traditional investments like real estate in Costa Rica, during a free online seminar.

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) August 4, 2010

In a time of financial uncertainty, one Costa Rica real estate (http://www. haciendamatapalo. com) project is showing investors who have funds tied up in IRAs, retirement plans and Health Savings Accounts, how they can unlock those accounts through non-traditional investments.

“Everyone is scared to death with what’s happened on Wall Street and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight,” said investment guru Michael Starkey (http://haciendamatapalo. com/aboutus. htm), vice president of sales and investments at Hacienda Matapalo. “So what we’ve done is enable investors and those who want to purchase property in Costa Rica with the ability to do so through non-traditional means.”

On Thursday, August 12, from 6 p. m. to 7 p. m. Eastern Time, Starkey promises to “unlock all the secrets of the ultra-wealthy” by presenting a free online seminar on the subject. Being joined by Hacienda Matapalo’s Director of Operations Marcy Seay, who is assisting with the group's commercial center in Costa Rica, the pair will:
 Reveal "secret" tax advantages and tax-free accounts that legally help taxpayers avoid capital gains and income tax  Describe to taxpayers how they can lower the cost of health insurance and set up a tax-free account to cover medical expenses AND get a tax deduction for doing it.  Explain to taxpayers how to invest with professional management that has MORE at risk than they do, forcing accountability.  Detail how taxpayers can own a large piece of commercial property with a modest investment, no liability risk and no management headaches.  Show taxpayers how to make big returns investing in Limited Liability Partnership (LLPs) and Private Placements.  Demonstrate to taxpayers how they can release their IRA, qualified retirement plan or Health Savings Account for non-traditional investments.

“The online seminar will answer a lot of new questions that are constantly being raised by taxpayers and investors alike,” Starkey said. “Because the economy is in a constant state of change, that means new opportunities arise every day – and as long as there is an opportunity available, there is a way to turn that into a profit.”

Starkey, who is the author of the free guide “How to Make Several Million Dollars (http://haciendamatapalo. com/contactus. htm),” has been cheerleading non-traditional investments for years.

“There are many people who have all the tools available to them to survive the global economic crisis we are facing, but they don’t know which tools to use or how to do it” Starkey explained. “Profiting from economic trends is not unheard of. You just have to know and understand the system.”

The investment guru said what the U. S. government and Wall Street doesn’t want taxpayers or customers to know is the key to understanding how to make money during these times.

“Most people cannot become financially independent by merely trading hours for dollars,” Starkey clarified. “People need to make their money work for them. However given the recent bond and equity market performance coupled with low interest rates, this can be a formidable task.”

Starkey said that there are all sorts of programs and loopholes that every day turns the wealthy into the ultra-wealthy. “Owning residential or commercial real estate in your IRA is just one example of this,” he said.

To learn more about Michael Starkey and Hacienda Matapalo, visit haciendamatapalo. com (http://www. haciendamatapalo. com) or click here to register for the free online seminar (https://www2.gotomeeting. com/register/222000459).

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New Self-Help Book on PCOS Offers Hope to Millions of Women

New Self-Help Book on PCOS Offers Hope to Millions of Women

The secret to permanent reduction of PCOS symptoms and improvement of fertility is now within the reach of every woman who suffers from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Seattle, Washington (PRWEB) October 18, 2006

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal and metabolic disorder in women of reproductive age, often resulting in infertility and other health problems. The Natural Diet Solution for PCOS and Infertility is a new book offering a comprehensive, science-based diet plan for women suffering from this complex disease.

Medical research studies have established that diet plays a central role in the effective treatment of PCOS. Based on Dr. Nancy Dunne's 15 years of clinical experience with women's health issues and a review of hundreds of current medical studies, the book by Dunne and Bill Slater includes important information about PCOS, meal plans, healthy recipes, and lifestyle improvements. The book is a program based on solid health principles that a woman can live with and use with confidence.

PCOS is an emotionally distressing disorder that is not well understood and is often misdiagnosed. Common symptoms include multiple cysts on the ovaries, menstrual problems, infertility, miscarriage, acne, inability to lose weight, hirsutism, thinning of scalp hair, skin tags and elevated blood sugar. There is an increased risk of developing diabetes and heart disease.

Until now, birth control pills, other drugs and surgery have been the only options prescribed for PCOS sufferers. However, research has shown that an appropriate diet accompanied by regular exercise is the most healthy and effective long-term treatment. The Natural Diet Solution for PCOS and Infertility lays out a step-by-step dietary program designed to deal with the specific metabolic problems of women with PCOS.

Women who suffer from PCOS now have a resource that empowers the individual, advances knowledge and encourages taking responsibility for one's health -- all with no side effects. 

"Thank you for finally giving me hope again. I've been waiting for something like this forever. This is what I needed someone to tell me -- what to eat and what not to eat. I have spent a small fortune on nutritional counseling, and I can't believe that all the answers are in your book with specific information about PCOS. Incredible. I must say that I feel great." - Lisa Giamarino

For additional information and in-depth discussion of PCOS, its causes, symptoms and therapies, or to purchase The Natural Diet Solution for PCOS and Infertility, visit www. ovarian-cysts-pcos. com.

About the Authors:

Nancy Dunne, N. D. is a licensed naturopathic physician in Missoula, Montana. She treats PCOS, infertility and other women’s health concerns. She graduated from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon and has a Master’s Degree from Bastyr University in Seattle.

Bill Slater, M. B.A., is a health writer. He is the retired co-founder of an integrative medicine clinic specializing in treating people with chronic disorders using a variety of holistic therapies.

The Natural Diet Solution for PCOS and Infertility is published by Health Solutions Press, PO Box 30034, Seattle, WA 98113.

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Medical Machines Online Announces Release of a Refurbished Acuson Cypress Ultrasound System

Medical Machines Online Announces Release of a Refurbished Acuson Cypress Ultrasound System

The online medical equipment specialists at Medical Machines Online are announcing the release and availability of a great refurbished ultrasound, the Acuson Cypress Ultrasound System.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) September 26, 2008

Medical Machines Online is happy to announce the release of a refurbished ultrasound machine, the Acuson Cypress Ultrasound System. This like-new system is one of many used pieces of discounted medical equipment (http://www. medicalmachinesonline. com/) available online, and it is a practical solution for clinicians at hospitals, clinics and physician offices during these tough economic times.

Portable ultrasound systems have been newly introduced to the medical imaging community, and this Acuson Cypress ultrasound system has been modified and upgraded so that it includes all the capabilities of a full size Acuson system. This ultrasound system is fast becoming the gold standard for portable medical ultrasound systems. This medical ultrasound system allows doctors and clinicians to extend the reach of echocardiography, because it is so lightweight and portable that it can be moved wherever it is needed. Whether it's in the echo lab or a patient's bedside, Emergency Room, Critical Care Unit or physician's office, this portable ultrasound is the best way to bring echo diagnostic power anywhere it's needed.

Even on the most technically difficult patient, this Acuson Cypress ultrasound system provides complete studies and clear images with its highly miniaturized, all digital, phased array echocardiography system. There is not room for compromise or repeat studies with today's medical equipment (http://www. medicalmachinesonline. com/), and this system offers a full range of medical imaging capabilities to make sure the whole health picture is available to physicians. The Acuson Cypress comes with harmonic mode, high frame rate color flow mapping, Doppler, stress echo, digital image management and built-in DICOM connectivity.

This quality refurbished ultrasound system is one of many new and used medical equipment pieces on the Medical Machines Online website: medicalmachinesonline. com. Medical Machines Online is proud to offer this durable and fully tested Acuson Cypress Ultrasound System, and many other fantastic medical equipment pieces. As the demand for quality new and refurbished medical equipment rises, the quality and selection offered by medical equipment and EKG machine specialists should meet the demand with zeal!

About Medical Machines Online
Medical Machines is a hospital, physician's office and home medical equipment supplier (http://www. medicalmachinesonline. com/) and is the online shopping source for everything in new and used medical equipment. They offer a fantastic selection of all the best brand names in medical equipment, including Nihon Kohden, Burdick, Schiller, Welch Allyn, Cardioline, General Electric, Bionet, Dr. Lee, Fukuda Denshi, Brentwood / Midmark, Mortara, Philips, QRS and more. With these great names, we hope you can find the perfect new and refurbished EKG / ECG machines, patient monitors, dental equipment, defibrillators, bone densitometers, blood analyzers, pulse oximeters, ultrasound machines and stress test EKG's for your little corner of the medical community.

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Albany’s Tec Labs Named One Of America’s Fittest Companies In Men’s Fitness Magazine

Albany’s Tec Labs Named One Of America’s Fittest Companies In Men’s Fitness Magazine

Tec Labs and Nike are two Oregon companies to make the list of 15.

Albany, OR (Vocus) January 16, 2008

On any given day you might see Steve Smith, Tec Laboratories’ (http://teclabsinc. com/) chief executive officer, coming back from a vigorous run. Or, take a tour of the Albany company’s facility and you might get a chance to watch a group of employees playing a game of basketball. The company’s focus on fitness has landed it a spot on Men’s Fitness magazine’s list of America’s Fittest Companies in the most recent issue that hit store shelves this week.

The corporate culture at Tec Labs, makers of Tecnu and Staphaseptic, puts the focus on fitness because a person’s quality of life is at the center of what makes the company tick. All employees receive a free membership at the fitness center 200 yards away. When the new corporate headquarters were built in 2001, Smith made sure to have a basketball court included.

"We see fitness as a way to not only keep our employees healthy and happy, but also a way to build camaraderie," said Smith. "On a personal level, running outside in a place as amazing as Oregon is like taking a drink of water in the Sahara. I get enormous benefits from it; both mental and physical."

The area surrounding the company’s headquarters is lush and a perfect setting for jogging. Running trails make jogging appealing, even in the cool, wet winter months. For Smith, a focus on fitness makes perfect sense and contributes to the company’s ability to retain employees. The average length of employment is ten years.

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API Healthcare Announces Free Industry Webinar: Breaking the Healthcare Myth: How to Make Quality Patient Care Affordable

API Healthcare Announces Free Industry Webinar: Breaking the Healthcare Myth: How to Make Quality Patient Care Affordable

Join industry expert Dr. Kathy Malloch as she explains best practices for making high quality patient care affordable in an era of healthcare reform.

Hartford, WI (PRWEB) October 13, 2010

API Healthcare, the leader in healthcare-specific workforce management solutions, today announced that registration for their free industry webinar, Breaking the Healthcare Myth: How to Make Quality Patient Care Affordable, is now open.

WHEN:
Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 11:00 a. m. CT to 12:00 p. m. CT

WHAT:
Healthcare reform has created a shift towards quality driven metrics, something many fear is too expensive. This webinar will address the myth that high quality care is too costly. Attendees will learn how talent optimization through technology enables hospitals to achieve cost-effective positive results for patients.

WHO:
The free webinar will be hosted by API Healthcare (http://www. apihealthcare. com) and is being presented by Kathy Malloch, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN.

Dr. Malloch is a recognized expert in leadership and the development of effective evidence-based processes and systems for patient care and has published works on leadership topics, healing environments, professional nursing practice and patient classification systems. Her textbook “Quantum Leadership,” co-authored with Tim Porter-O’Grady, is a best seller and is currently used in more than 60 graduate programs.

Dr. Malloch has been a registered nurse for 35 years and is president of Kathy Malloch Leadership Systems, a national healthcare consulting firm providing innovative leadership and insight into effective systems, decision-making, futures strategy and new model creation.

Dr. Malloch is a member and current president of the Arizona State Board of Nursing and is a Clinical Professor, Masters in Healthcare Innovation at Arizona State University, College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation.

WHERE:
Online from anywhere with an Internet connection

Register today for Breaking the Healthcare Myth (http://bit. ly/aWwXSO)

About API Healthcare
API Healthcare is the largest healthcare-specific vendor of workforce management solutions to the healthcare industry. The company’s staffing and scheduling, patient classification, human resources, recruiting, payroll, time and attendance, business analytics, and staffing agency solutions are used by more than 1,000 hospitals and staffing agencies. Founded in 1982, API Healthcare has been rated by KLAS in the Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards Report as the top time and attendance provider system for the last eight years (2002-2009). More information can be found at http://www. apihealthcare. com.

For more information:
Samantha Ehley
API Healthcare
262.670.2714
Samantha. ehley(at)apihealthcare. com

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John F. Groom Debuts 'The $1.8 Billion Dollar Man': 23 Categories Responsible for the Cost of the Obama White House

John F. Groom Debuts 'The $1.8 Billion Dollar Man': 23 Categories Responsible for the Cost of the Obama White House

John F. Groom (http://www. johnfgroom. com/products-page/e-books/the-1-8-billion-dollar-man/), a distinguished author and media analyst, announces the debut of his newest book: The $1.8 Billion Dollar Man. The book catalogues the 23 categories responsible for the $1.8 billion cost of the Obama White House, making this administration the most expensive presidency in history. This non-partisan analysis includes Groom's overview of everything from the president's salary to the cost of operating Air Force One to running the Vice President's office to maintaining Camp David to financing the resources that symbolize this presidency. Readers can learn more about The $1.8 Billion Dollar Man at http://www. taxpayertreasurehunt. com, where Groom dissects these figures alongside a variety of complementary news sources.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 21, 2010

John F. Groom (http://www. johnfgroom. com/products-page/e-books/the-1-8-billion-dollar-man/), a distinguished author and media analyst, announces the debut of his newest book: The $1.8 Billion Dollar Man. The book catalogues the 23 categories responsible for the $1.8 billion cost of the Obama White House, making this administration the most expensive presidency in history. This non-partisan analysis includes Groom's overview of everything from the president's salary to the cost of operating Air Force One to running the Vice President's office to maintaining Camp David to financing the resources that symbolize this presidency. Readers can learn more about The $1.8 Billion Dollar Man at http://www. taxpayertreasurehunt. com, where Groom dissects these figures alongside a variety of complementary news sources.

"The $1.8 Billion Dollar Man is a metaphor for the broader economic crisis confronting the federal government. This challenge to the nation's fiscal safety is both real and symbolic, since the presidency is more than sum of its parts: it represents the power of the United States, at home and abroad, and these costs - while small in comparison to the overall budget - are a warning sign about the White House's excessive spending. For example: this administration spends $250,000 on flowers, another quarter-million on a cancelled Valentine's Day trip and then $1,000,000 on 'Unanticipated Needs' that no one can even describe. On top of these things, the White House spends nearly $155 million on 'Special Missions' that also warrant further inspection. The $1.8 Billion Dollar Man is an opportunity for taxpayers to get the facts about the growth in spending throughout our government.

"The $1.8 Billion Dollar Man presents this data in an intelligible and thoroughly documented fashion. The book takes readers on a sobering tour of the economic price of maintaining this sort of presidency. I welcome the opportunity for citizens of all political beliefs to purchase The $1.8 Billion Dollar Man, so they can further the debate about the innovative ways we can restore the nation's financial health," says John F. Groom.

About John F. Groom
John Groom has been involved in a wide variety of writing and publishing ventures, both in print and online. His freelance articles have appeared in the Washington Post, Builder, Export Today, the Montgomery Sentinel, and elsewhere. He created the websites Positivepress. com and Theoutrage. com. Groom is the author of the Living Sanely book series, of which the most recent addition is Tragedy to Triumph: 100 Amazing and Inspiring Comebacks, co-authored with David Noon.

He has also published books by others, such as Official Lies: How Washington Misleads Us, by James T. Bennett and Thomas Dilorenzo. This book examined the communications endeavors of the federal government. Official Lies was reviewed by the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Orange County Register, and elsewhere. Success magazine purchased an excerpt of the book. C-Span featured the book on their broadcast. The authors were interviewed on scores of radio stations across the United States. Additional information about John F. Groom is available at http://www. attitudemedia. com

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Traineo. com Launches Nintendo Wii Fitness Video Contest - Spotlights the Wii Workout

Traineo. com Launches Nintendo Wii Fitness Video Contest - Spotlights the Wii Workout

Online community forms at traineo. com around Nintendo Wii Fitness Video Contest

Cambridge, MA (PRWEB) February 5, 2007

Traineo. com, the web's fastest growing fitness community, has launched a contest to award an 'Ultimate Wii Fitness Package' and other prizes to users who submit the best motivational health and fitness video(s) via the Nintendo Wii Group at traineo. com (http://wii. groups. traineo. com (http://wii. groups. traineo. com)).

The contest allows members of the Wii Group at traineo to submit a motivational video entry via the free video sharing website YouTube. com (all entries must be received by midnight March 1, 2007). Traineo's judges will then pick ten videos that best encompass the themes of motivation, exercise, self-improvement and achievement for the Grand Final. Traineo Wii Group members will then have a chance to vote for their favorite video. The lucky winners of the contest will be announced on the Wii Group page at traineo. com shortly after the close of the competition at midnight on March 22, 2007.

The first prize entry, based on the largest number of votes in the Grand Final, will receive an 'Ultimate Wii Fitness Package', which includes a Nintendo Wii Console bundled with Wii Sports, traineo T-Shirt, traineo Digital Fitness Scale and Polar FS1 Heart Rate Monitor. Other prizes will be awarded to the runner-up and to videos ranked through to sixth place.

The inspiration behind the contest is Mickey DeLorenzo's 'Wii Sports Experiment' (http://wiinintendo. net/2007/01/15/wii-sports-experiment-results/ (http://wiinintendo. net/2007/01/15/wii-sports-experiment-results/)), a six week project documenting the fitness benefits of playing the Nintendo Wii. DeLorenzo's experiment, presented through his blog WiiNintendo. net, has since been the topic of world-wide media interest surrounding the Wii as a new fitness tool.

DeLorenzo, a Philadelphia native, stated, "I think this is a great idea and I'm excited to see what I started motivate so many people at traineo. It's amazing to see a community building around this and I'm really excited to see what ideas people come up with for the videos."

"I think it's brilliant that so many people are using the Wii to become more active and get in shape," said Alasdair McLean-Foreman, CEO of traineo. "Mickey and a number of our users were already using traineo to track their workouts and fitness progress so we decided to launch this promotional contest to engage and motivate even more people in the traineo community to follow suit."

To view the current contest entries or to submit a video entry to win the 'Ultimate Wii Fitness Package' please visit http://wii. groups. traineo. com (http://wii. groups. traineo. com) to sign-up for a free traineo account.

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RFID Wal-Mart Compliance Kits Unveiled

RFID Wal-Mart Compliance Kits Unveiled

Kits allow companies to easily comply with Wal-Mart and other RFID mandates.

Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) July 15, 2005

Baltimore based Barcoding Inc. has released several RFID kits that will allow companies to comply with Wal-Mart mandates as well as investigate the technology for future use in their own supply chain. Currently there are three main reasons why companies are purchasing RFID technology: they are complying with customer mandates, they are evaluating the technology for their own use, or they are preparing for the future. Barcoding Inc. has created three kits, each addressing one of these reasons.

The RFID Mandate Kit allows companies to comply with customer mandates by creating EPC compliant Global Trade Identification Numbers (GTIN). The software will then extract data from their ERP system which is then included in an RFID tag that is placed on each carton & pallet that is shipped. These kits are a one-stop solution to allow companies to continue selling to Wal-Mart, the Department of Defense, and other customers that are requiring RFID tags on shipments.

BarcodingÂ’s RFID Evaluation/Lab Kit allows companies to experiment with RFID technology by using it in a controlled environment to better understand how the technology can be used in their supply chain. It includes an RFID printer/encoder, a portable RFID reader, a fixed mount RFID reader, RFID tags, and RFID encoding software.

The RFID Readiness Kits are designed for companies that anticipate the future use of RFID yet do not want to lose any of the investments they are currently making in automated data collection technology; therefore all items in the readiness kits are firmware-upgradeable to RFID. Printers from Zebra Technologies along with Intermec mobile computers make up this kit.

"RFID is here to stay. Implementing a new technology, especially RFID, will always pose its challenges. However, one way to minimize the up front work involved in researching the right products is to look for a 'Ready, Out-Of-The-Box' solution," said David Shapiro, Director of Marketing for Barcoding Inc. "Barcoding Inc. is the leader in the field of automated data collection and has put together a series of RFID kits to make the leap into the world of RFID an easy one. The promise of RFID technology is that it can improve almost any companyÂ’s workflow, however the RFID market is still young and many companies are remaining cautious."

The Barcoding RFID kits can range between $3000 and $15,000 while implementing a full-RFID system can easily exceed $1 million dollars depending on the size and scope of the project.

Barcoding Inc. is releasing these three kits as a result of customer reaction they received at their recent end-user conferences held in Baltimore, Richmond, and Philadelphia. These conferences brought together the main developers of auto-mated data collection to discuss with end-users the future of barcoding & RFID technology.

About Barcoding Inc.

Barcoding Inc. helps business and government organizations deploy supply chain technology, including bar code scanners, wireless terminals, mobile computers, RFID systems, and related software. Clients include manufacturing, distribution, healthcare and warehousing companies, and many state, local and federal agencies. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, Barcoding has North American offices in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Florida, Colorado, Connecticut, and Illinois. European sales and customer service are handled through an office in the Netherlands.

Please visit www. barcoding. com for additional information or contact David Shapiro, Director of Marketing, at 888.860.SCAN (7226) x109.

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Georgia Healthcare Firm Begins Lengthy Reorganizing Process, Hires New CFO

Georgia Healthcare Firm Begins Lengthy Reorganizing Process, Hires New CFO

A home healthcare equipment provider has expanded its local staff with the addition of its first-ever chief financial officer. Chapman Healthcare Services Inc. recently hired Roy L. Grenade to serve as the home medical equipment providerÂ’s new CFO. The company, which was founded in 1989, is preparing to reorganize and expand its services.

(PRWEB) July 22, 2004

A home healthcare equipment provider has expanded its local staff with the addition of its first-ever chief financial officer. Chapman Healthcare Services Inc. recently hired Roy L. Grenade to serve as the home medical equipment providerÂ’s new CFO. The company, which was founded in 1989, is preparing to reorganize and expand its services.

"We are honored to have Roy join our talented staff, especially as we celebrate our 15th anniversary this year," said G. Biram Chapman, president and CEO. "Roy brings the same values of quality patient care we already have at Chapman Healthcare. We are extremely fortunate to have someone of RoyÂ’s caliber join our team." "As we restructure and grow, Roy will be invaluable helping us strengthen our commitment to exceeding the needs of our patients and customers."

When founded, Chapman Healthcare Services was the first homecare medical equipment provider to open in Vidalia. The company provides a full range of medical equipment for home care, such as intravenous and infusion services, respiratory services, oxygen, hospital beds, wheelchairs, and various supplies. The company also has a full-service pharmacy at its Vidalia headquarters at 305 Maple Drive, which has 21 employees. In 2001, it opened a Savannah office that has seven employees.

"I am excited about the opportunities here at Chapman Healthcare Services," said Grenade. "Having worked with the Chapman family for years as a consultant, I am finally glad to be able to say I am part of the team going forward."

Grenade, who holds a BachelorÂ’s of Business Administration from Mercer University, came to Chapman Healthcare Services from Dodge County Hospital in Eastman, GA. It was there that he served as the hospital's CFO for the past two years. Grenade is also completing a master's degree in Healthcare Administration from Georgia Southern University.

Having worked in the home medical equipment industry for 20 years, Grenade has earned awards for his work in the health care accounting industry. In June, Grenade was honored with a Helen M. Yerger Award by the Healthcare Financial Management Association for work he did as recruitment and retention co-chair for the HFMA Georgia Chapter. In May, he was awarded the Sister Rose Margaret Schweers Most Valuable Member Award by the HFMA Georgia Chapter.

Chapman is a board member and President-elect of the Georgia Association of Medical Equipment Suppliers, a proactive statewide association providing leadership, resources and support to companies that serve homecare patients. He is also a board-certified member of the National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers, a national organization dedicated to ensuring the provision of high-quality Rehabilitation Technology and related services to people with disabilities.

About Chapman Healthcare Services, Inc.: Dedicated to providing excellent customer service, Chapman Healthcare Services, Inc. was founded in 1989 by Vidalia pharmacist George Chapman and his wife Virginia. The company provides high-quality home medical equipment, infusion services, respiratory and oxygen services, prescription compounding, conducts patient education and training, ongoing patient monitoring, insurance verification and medical billing. It is committed to elevating healthcare standards in the communities its serves and providing excellence in care of all patients.

Contact Information:

Eric Cravey

904-349-2761

Eric@ericcravey. com

CRAVEY COMMUNICATIONS INC.

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Inspiring Success Stories to Help People Through Tough Times

Inspiring Success Stories to Help People Through Tough Times

An inspiring new book brings encouragement and support to those who are feeling the loss and pain of life. In Extra Mile America: Stories of Inspiration, Possibility and Purpose, author Shawn Anderson shares how everyday Americans have transformed personal tragedy into something positive. Anderson shows that through the power of “going the extra mile,” life still has a chance to feel good no matter one’s circumstances.

Marina Del Rey, CA (Vocus) September 1, 2010

Extra Mile America: Stories of Inspiration, Possibility and Purpose (published by Goldmind Press) is the encouraging story of one man’s desire to remind people that good things happen in life when we go the extra mile. To symbolize the power of the “go the extra mile” message, Shawn Anderson created the Extra Mile America Tour and pedaled a bicycle from San Francisco to Boston…solo. Stopping in 21 major cities across the country, he interviewed over 200 inspirational Americans who had demonstrated a remarkable ability to go the extra mile, overcome personal setback and accomplish something extraordinary.

Anderson’s 5th book, Extra Mile America recounts the stories of many of the inspirational people he interviewed as he crossed the country. A few of the people highlighted in the new book include a blind woman who climbed one of the world’s tallest mountains…a tri-athlete who was born a congenital amputee…a 95-year-old who has been volunteering at the same hospital for 49 years…a wife who started an organization to help violent teens after her husband was killed by a 14-year-old…a race-car-driving business executive who has fought through breast cancer twice…a corporate executive who gives away 82% of his company’s profits… and a woman whose high school son died suddenly and is now a leading spokesperson for organ donation.

“I wanted to interview people who had experienced walking life’s hot coals…and who had come across to the other side determined to make a real life difference.” Some of the 200+ people Anderson interviewed had been fired. Others had experienced serious health challenges or relationship heartbreaks. Still others had lost a person very close to them. Anderson explains, “But in spite of their challenges, they all came out stronger…and each with a more determined approach to making a difference with their individual life.” Anderson spent time with people who had overcome tragedy and yet created something great. He spent time with others who built extraordinary organizations based on their passion alone.

“Times are tough for many people…no doubt. But I want to give people an alternative to just throwing their arms in the air and saying ‘I give up,’” Anderson says. “They can dig deep…go the extra mile…and effect practically every area of their life in a positive way. I want to show people that each of us still has the ability to control our own destiny.” He continues, “We just have to remember that simple law of success: If you want more in life…you have to go the extra mile.” Anderson concludes, “Life will just happen to us if we let it…but if we take purposeful action…positive momentum builds and change takes place. That’s what Extra Mile America is about.”

The First Lady of Delaware, Carla Markel, met Anderson as he pedaled through her state. She had this to say about his new book, “Shawn's Extra Mile America offers each of us the chance for rejuvenation and inspiration to get involved and make a difference." Additionally, Kevin Johnson, Mayor of Sacramento and former NBA All-Star adds, “Shawn encourages all of us to ‘go the extra mile’ and put ourselves in the game.”

With a life mission of empowering 1 million people to live a more passionate and purposeful existence, Anderson sincerely cares about helping others win in life. He started his career motivating people by first motivating himself. Soon after graduating from University of California @ Berkeley and with only $300 dollars to his name, Anderson found himself working the graveyard shift at a 7-11 convenience store. While there, however, Anderson created a success accountability system that would change his life. Years later, Anderson shared his success system, S. O.A. R. (Seeing, Organizing, Acting, and Rejecting), in his book, SOAR to the Top! which has sold over 45,000 copies. Additionally, Anderson reaches an international audience through the M. A.P. to Success Circle!, a free motivational newsletter that encourages people to take action on their dreams and to make them a reality.

Anderson concludes: “The stories in the book have the power to inspire your spirit, challenge you to re-evaluate your own life setbacks, and motivate you to take a deep breath of courage in order to get back on your own metaphorical bike with a renewed passion and purpose.”

Shawn Anderson is available for motivational speaking, corporate training, and individual success coaching.

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5 Steps to Maintaining A Healthy Colon

5 Steps to Maintaining A Healthy Colon

A special report for Colorectal Cancer Month by New Vitality and vitaminresearch. com

HICKSVILLE, NY (PRWEB) February 29, 2004

Millions of people suffer every day from digestive disorders ranging from Irritable Bowel Syndrome to Colon Cancer. Keeping your digestive system working at its optimal levels will help reduce the risk of these disorders, and will minimize your discomfort. Symptoms of an unhealthy digestive tract include constipation, diarrhea and bloating. The good news is that your bodyÂ’s digestive system was designed to work properly, and all you need to do is maintain it, just like you do for your car. According to VitaminResearch. comÂ’s Dr. Loren Ritter, N. D., the key to maintaining a healthy digestive system is paying attention to five concepts:

1. Eating High Fiber Foods – Foods high in fiber help the digestive system work smoothly. You need to consume a minimum of 5 servings a day of fruits and vegetable, not only to fortify your body with vitamins and minerals, but also to support healthy digestion and elimination

2. Exercise – Be sure to get at least 20-30 minutes of light exercise every day. Even if you only go for a brisk walk, getting out and about will be a big help. A sedentary lifestyle can have adverse effects on your digestive system and your entire body, for that matter.

3. Plenty of water – Getting enough fluids helps keep the stool soft, and easy to pass. Drink eight glasses of water a day to help maintain a healthy digestive system.

4. Healthy Bathroom Habits – Although the elimination process occurs naturally, people often learn poor bathroom habits that can cause long term problems. A good elimination will happen quickly, in under a few minutes, with very little effort necessary. Three things to remember: Don’t rush. Allow yourself the time it takes to have your bowels move naturally. Don’t push. Straining and pushing can cause anal fissures. Don’t wait. When it’s time to go, go. Never just ignore the urge to go. Doing so can cause constipation and long term problems.

5. Cleansing Your Digestive Tract – Right now, you may be walking around with up to 25 pounds of undigested food and fecal matter in your digestive tract. Carrying around this amount of waste can lead to weight gain, fatigue, digestive problems, and other health problems. Dr. Ritter created Aloe Ease, an herbal dietary supplement formulated to gently and naturally promote healthy bowel movements without the use of drugs. It contains 30 natural herbs and enzymes that work together to improve your overall health. “When your body is absorbing nutrients better, your body has more energy to exercise,” says Dr. Ritter, “You’ll feel better, look better, absorb more nutrition and have more energy.”

For more information about colon health and the Aloe Ease Healthy Colon and Body Cleanse system, visit www. vitaminresearch. com.

SignaCert Shows at McAfee FOCUS 09

SignaCert Shows at McAfee FOCUS 09

SignaCert to co-sponsor and participate in a panel discussion at McAfee FOCUS 09 Security Conference

Portland, OR (PRWEB) October 1, 2009

SignaCert, a leading provider of whitelist content, methods and solutions, today announced that as part of the McAfee® Security Innovation Alliance™ (SIA) partner program, they will participate as Bronze Sponsors of the McAfee FOCUS 09 Security Conference (https://www. mcafeefocus. com/Focus09/). In addition, SignaCert CEO & Founder, Wyatt Starnes, will participate in the panel discussion entitled "Visibility and Velocity - Unlocking the Value of Integrated Solutions" (https://secure. mcafeefocus. com/2009/sessions. php? day=10/09/2009). Along with Mr. Starnes, Ed Barry (Sr. Director SIA, McAfee), Bill Hunka (Director Business Development, Absolute Software), and Jeff Scheel (Sr. VP Business Development, ArcSight) will participate in this panel discussion.

As part of its participation in the McAfee SIA program, SignaCert will integrate management of its known-provenance whitelist content from the Global Trust Repository (GTR) with the McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator® (ePO™) console, enabling customers to benefit from whitelist-based image management methods delivered through the McAfee ePO platform. In the panel presentation, Mr. Starnes will discuss how SignaCert will work with McAfee to deliver the benefits of better security and compliance as well as lowering the cost of ownership for enterprise customers.

SignaCert's integration with ePO will allow customers to manage SignaCert`s whitelist-based reference configuration and policies via the ePO console. In particular, the integration will leverage the ePO framework to deploy and configure SignaCert agents on ePO-managed endpoints, providing joint customers a seamless and centralized reporting and management experience. This integration will complement McAfee's existing content, policy and compliance offerings in the rapidly emerging whitelist product arena. SignaCert's known-provenance whitelist content and delivery methods are delivered via standardized web services.

"Adherence to greater compliance, governance and compliance requirements are increasingly challenging for our customers in all segments," said Wyatt Starnes, SignaCert Founder and CEO. "Whitelisting methods should be considered a baseline requirement to address operational compliance needs and provide defense in depth for security and operational management purposes. We look forward to integrating management of our patented whitelisting capabilities within the ePO console to help our joint customers maintain the highest level of IT device assurance and compliance across their critical IT environment."

The ePO console is the first platform that lets enterprises and governments centrally manage security and compliance products from multiple vendors, offering unprecedented cost savings and return on investment. With more than 35,000 customers and managing close to 60 million PCs and servers, this unique platform is helping McAfee SIA partners to extend their reach and create complementary functionality. For more information on McAfee Security Innovation Alliance and the ePolicy Orchestrator platform, please visit: McAfee SIA (http://www. mcafee. com/us/partners/security_innovation_alliance/default. html).

"SignaCert is a valuable addition to the McAfee Security Innovation Alliance," said Ed Barry, senior director of the McAfee Security Innovation Alliance. "By enabling management using the ePO console, our common customers will benefit from SignaCert's whitelist content and monitoring capabilities, which extend our own capabilities in this area, all while leveraging our simplified management approach to multivendor solutions."

About SignaCert
SignaCert is a leading provider of end-to-end and partner-based IT compliance solutions based on known-provenance whitelist technology. These methods allow SignaCert's direct customers to rapidly achieve and prove continuous compliance for the systems that deliver critical business services. The SignaCert architecture is designed to seamlessly integrate with existing change processes and continuously monitor critical business services without disruption.

Founded in 2004 by 36-year IT security and compliance industry veteran Wyatt Starnes, SignaCert has assembled a world class team of industry leaders with hands-on IT experience for its executive team, board of directors, and advisory board. SignaCert's end-customers span a wide variety of industries, including financial services, government, and healthcare.

For more general information visit: www. signacert. com

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The Camp Recovery Center Recognizes an Outstanding Teacher for More Than a Decade of Service

The Camp Recovery Center Recognizes an Outstanding Teacher for More Than a Decade of Service

The Camp Recovery Center’s Meadow Lodge celebrates the passion and commitment of Stephanie Spungen, a teacher who has spent more than 12 years inspiring adolescents in substance abuse treatment.

Scotts Valley, CA (PRWEB) March 6, 2010

In 25 years of providing substance abuse treatment to adolescents, The Camp Recovery Center has never wavered in its commitment to helping teens get their lives back through education and recovery. In honor of this commitment, The Camp’s Meadow Lodge is recognizing teacher and mentor Stephanie Spungen for more than a decade of outstanding service.

“I couldn’t be more pleased to recognize Stephanie, not only for what she does but also who she is,” said Rebecca Cable, MS, CAP, ICRC, CST, the adolescent program director at The Camp. “Stephanie is a teacher who loves her students and inspires them to love themselves. She takes adolescents who have been expelled, fallen behind in credits and lost all hope, and motivates them to graduate and take their lives back.”

Academics are an essential component of adolescent drug treatment at The Camp Recovery Center’s Meadow Lodge. Teens receive individualized lesson plans and complete 20 hours of academic work each week. They also have the option to continue with independent study after finishing their drug treatment program, which allows them to live in a sober environment while doing schoolwork, attending 12-Step meetings and working part-time or volunteering.

“Our school program draws many teens and their families to The Meadow Lodge, and is a major contributor to recovery,” noted Cable. “Education is vital for long-term sobriety because it gives young people something to work toward and feel good about in their lives. Through education and recovery, teens find hope.”

By attending classes during treatment, teens are able to earn enough credits to stay on track in school. Teachers are part of a multidisciplinary team that works to provide each adolescent with the blend of academics, therapy and experiential activities that will best prepare them for long-term recovery.

In addition to a fully accredited academic program, The Camp’s adolescent substance abuse program uses a variety of other methods to reach at-risk youth, including a ropes course, experiential therapies, individual, group and recreational therapies, and gender-specific and mixed groups. Families are also invited to participate in their child’s recovery effort, which helps teens stay sober and avoid relapse.

“We have 14 students graduating this month, and we owe much of our success to dedicated people like Stephanie, as well as our case managers, clinicians and other staff in the adolescent unit,” Cable said.

“We are so privileged to have Stephanie working with the teens at The Camp,” added Melissa Preshaw, the community relations director at CRC Health and the former executive director at The Camp. “Her longevity with the program speaks volumes, and her efforts have been instrumental to the success of the adolescent unit.”

Fellow staff members at The Camp’s Meadow Lodge couldn’t agree more. When asked about Stephanie’s contributions, her colleagues used terms such as integrity, enthusiasm, advocacy, kindness and creativity.

“Stephanie is our mentor and our jewel,” said Wendy Nolan, a case manager at The Camp who has worked with Stephanie for several years. “What I admire about her is the way she values each person’s individuality and believes that every adolescent has something special to offer the world. She shares in their triumphs and never fails to comfort them when they are faced with a challenge.”

Zoe Winant, another of the program’s adolescent case managers, added, “Stephanie has been an important part of The Camp recovery experience for many years. She cares deeply about the lives of her students, and provides stability for teens who often have a long history of instability in their lives. She makes it possible for them to succeed.”

As grateful as the staff at The Camp is to have Stephanie as a teacher and coworker, Stephanie is equally happy to come to work each day. “I teach the kinds of students I love, the staff is incredibly supportive of me and there’s never a dull day,” she said.

In addition to more than 25 years of experience working with at-risk youth, what makes Stephanie such an influential teacher for teens struggling with substance abuse is that she has walked in their shoes.

“I have found that the more I’m willing to share, the more the students are willing to share,” she said. “My message to teens is ‘If I survived, you will survive.’”

About The Camp Recovery Center

The Camp Recovery Center provides comprehensive detoxification, residential, outpatient and aftercare treatment programs for adults and adolescents struggling with drug or alcohol addiction. For more than 25 years, The Camp has been one of the premier substance abuse treatment programs in the country, providing a uniquely effective combination of therapy, medication management, 12-Step work, and recreational and experiential therapies to build a firm foundation in recovery.

The Camp Recovery Center is a proud member of CRC Health Group, which offers the most comprehensive network of specialized behavioral healthcare services in the nation. With the largest array of personalized treatment options, individuals, families and professionals can choose the most appropriate setting for their behavioral, addiction, weight management and therapeutic education needs. CRC Health Group is deeply committed to making its services widely and easily available to those in need, while maintaining a passion for delivering the most advanced treatment available.

For more information, please call (866) 515-5253 or visit The Camp Recovery Center (http://www. camprecovery. com/?utm_source=prweb&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=pressrelease&utm_id=%28866%29%20515-5253).

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Graffiti Taggers Have Met Their Match -- Company Prevents Graffiti on Any Surface

Graffiti Taggers Have Met Their Match -- Company Prevents Graffiti on Any Surface

Now there is an environmentally safe product that seals any surface. Graffiti just washes away from treated surfaces.

Cedar Rapids, IA (PRWEB) October 11, 2006

Graffiti taggers leave their unsightly marks on walls, buildings, bridges, and any surface they can find, but now surfaces can be treated so the graffiti will not stick.

Seal America, Inc. (http://SealAmerica. com (http://SealAmerica. com)) uses nanotechnology to seal any surface with a non-toxic, environmentally friendly product. After treatment graffiti just washes off quickly and easily.

Graffiti is everywhere, and it is growing. Homes, businesses, public buildings, schools and virtually all public places are fighting a losing battle with no end in sight.

Sandblasting, painting over with unmatched paint, and other forms of "scrubbing" often causes "scars" that are almost as unattractive as graffiti itself. Over painting also leaves a tempting canvas that invites more graffiti.

"Our highly trained technicians can quickly and completely remove graffiti from almost any substrate. They can also treat the surfaces to resist future graffiti attacks, making subsequent graffiti removal a light task," explained Robert Lysne of Seal America, Inc.

"One of our many unique products, Bullet Proof Graffiti Armor, goes a giant step farther than anything on the market. Bullet Proof will actually serve as a permanent deterrent to further "tagging." Bullet Proof's ability to cause most paints to congeal on many surfaces rending the message or "art" to be instantly illegible. With no message being left behind, most taggers will move on to a more receptive surface," he added.

Several colleges and universities have found this product to be the perfect protection for their campus mascots and statuary. Utility companies and cities are slashing their abatement costs by thousands of dollars.

Seal America can protect virtually any surface from more than just graffiti. It is durable, invisible, stain resistant and does not change the original finish or appearance. Utilizing hybrid resins, leading-edge nano-particulate and powerful U. V. screens, the formula provides superior protection from the damaging effects of extreme temperatures, humidity, mold, mildew, algae, rain, snow, and the sun's harmful rays.

Graffiti is often the first indication that gang activity is present in a community. It is the newspaper of gangs and serves to mark the gang's power and status. Graffiti warns intruders that they are not welcome. It is also be an advertisement for the sale of drugs. It is no wonder that there are many new laws that require owners to remove graffiti from their property.

Individuals and businesses face large penalties for allowing graffiti to stay in place. Seal America's removal, deterrent and maintenance programs are designed to keep surfaces "graffiti free."

The products are non-toxic and have no negative effects on human health or the environment.

About Seal America, Inc.

Seal America, Inc, is establishing a national team of licensed distributors and applicators who can offer permanent protection for almost any surface. The treatment can prevent the ravages of salt, freeze and thaw cycles, oil spills, general aging, moisture, and graffiti. The company provides detailed information on a web site at http://SealAmerica. com (http://SealAmerica. com).

Press Contact:

Robert Lysne

319-366-7000

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Lloyds Pharmacy Launch Free Blood Pressure & Diabetes Testing Service

Lloyds Pharmacy Launch Free Blood Pressure & Diabetes Testing Service

Lloyds Pharmacy, the leading community pharmacy chain in the UK, is offering a number of free tests for common conditions including a blood pressure & diabetes testing service.

(PRWEB) March 27, 2008

Lloyds Pharmacy, the leading community pharmacy chain in the UK, is now offering a number of free health tests for common diseases and conditions.

Visitors to the Lloyds Pharmacy (http://www. lloydspharmacy. com/ (http://www. lloydspharmacy. com/)) website are able to read information, take an "Am I at Risk?" questionnaire, watch an online demo of what the tests involve, listen to an audio interview talking participants through the tests and offering extra advice, and read a FAQ and case study about each condition, all prior to actually visiting pharmacy to take the actual tests.

Lloyds Pharmacy has started offering tests for several common diseases and conditions, including high blood pressure which presently affects one third of all adults, and is a condition which is important that people are aware of, along with the risks presented by it and how it can be reduced. The blood pressure test (http://www. lloydspharmacy. com/wps/portal/services/bloodpressure (http://www. lloydspharmacy. com/wps/portal/services/bloodpressure)) is a free confidential service that takes just a few minutes and includes blood pressure readings, advice on lifestyle and if necessary will refer the test participant to a doctor.

Diabetes is another common condition in the UK, the symptoms of which are not always obvious and which can develop gradually. The Lloyds Pharmacy diabetes test (http://www. lloydspharmacy. com/wps/portal/services/diabetes (http://www. lloydspharmacy. com/wps/portal/services/diabetes)) helps to identify a persons' potential risk of developing the condition and then advice is provided on making the appropriate changes in lifestyle and offer treatments if necessary.

Asthma, a condition affecting 5.2 million people in the UK, can have a huge impact on people's daily lives. The Lloyds Pharmacy asthma (http://www. lloydspharmacy. com/wps/portal/services/asthma (http://www. lloydspharmacy. com/wps/portal/services/asthma)) service offers a simple review of the sufferer's asthma medicines, how they can identify the effect that asthma is having on their lives, and also a free consultation with a Lloyds Pharmacist who will ensure they are using their medicine effectively and that they are using the best treatments available to help best control the condition.

Lloyds Pharmacy is also offering a free service for those who want to quit smoking (http://www. lloydspharmacy. com/wps/portal/services/smoking (http://www. lloydspharmacy. com/wps/portal/services/smoking)), which is expected to be especially popular in the New Year. The service examines individual smoking habits and helps participants to decide on whether to use the 'Stop Now' programme, or the 'Cut Down and Quit' programme. Also available are weekly one-to-one appointments to help keep participants' resolve strong, and provide support in conquering cravings.

About Lloyds Pharmacy
Lloyds Pharmacy is the leading community pharmacy chain in the UK with over 1,600 pharmacies across the country. These are based predominantly in community and health centre locations. The company employs over 13,000 staff and dispenses 100 million prescription items annually.

Lloyds Pharmacy is the trading name of Lloyds Pharmacy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Celesio AG based in Stuttgart. Celesio is the leading pharmaceutical distribution company in Europe and is represented in 16 countries. With its three divisions, Celesio Wholesale, Celesio Pharmacies and Celesio Solutions, the group covers the entire scope of pharmaceutical trade and pharmaceutical-related services.

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