Blessing of the Animals Events Occurring in Record Numbers

Blessing of the Animals Events Occurring in Record Numbers

Pet blessings are on the rise and happening in record numbers according to author and blessing of the animals expert, Diana L Guerrero. The author of BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS shares little know facts about the day when thousands of animals will gather at churches around the world in celebration of World Animal Day and the Feast Day of St Francis.

Big Bear Lake, CA (PRWEB) September 27, 2007

On October 4th creatures that slither, swim, walk, or fly will gather together to form peaceable kingdoms in locations across the world. It isn't some mass foray but an annual celebration known to some as the Feast Day of St Francis and to others as World Animal Day.

"Today more than 63% of households in America have pets and so pet blessings are on the rise. A large percentage of them take place in late September and early October due to celebrations of St Francis and World Animal Day--and this trend will continue to escalate." according to Diana L Guerrero.

Guerrero is a pet blessing expert and author of BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: A GUIDE TO PRAYERS & CEREMONIES CELEBRATING PETS AND OTHER CREATURES (ISBN 1402729677) a new book that explores the long traditions of pet blessings and contemporary trends such as pet parties and pet memorials.

Diana said, "All faith ceremonies and other gatherings celebrate this day. Anecdotal accounts about animal blessings surface frequently, going back to the 4th Century, but actual documentation is scarce. World Animal Day, originally established in 1931, was conceived by a group of ecologists as a way to highlight the plight of endangered species, but it wasn't until 2003 when it became a worldwide celebration of animal life of all types."

During her work on BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS Guerrero interviewed many spiritual leaders about their animal blessings and discovered that animals catalyze people to cross religious lines to find common ground and that contemporary ceremonies have become mainstream staples of the metro pet crowd.

Pet showers and parties, pet eulogies, yappy hours, pet pageants, howl-o-ween, and many other animal events are on the rise but the celebrations attracting the most animals and pet parents are the blessing of the animals events.

"Blessings are a way to honor animals and the roles they have in our lives. In some areas the blessings still ask for health and fertility of working animals but today most pet owners celebrate the love and companionship they get from their animals."

St. Francis is known as the patron saint of animals and the environment (ecology) and was the founder of the Catholic Franciscan Order. St. Francis believed that all God's creations reveal something about the nature of God and God's love.

"On the Feast Day of St Francis churches across the globe celebrate with blessing of the animals. Here in the United States blessings take place from San Francisco to New York."

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City attracts thousands of people and animals to its animal friendly service which makes the largest blessing of the animals in the United States. The Holy Eucharist & Procession of Animals takes place from late morning until early afternoon but participants arrive hours before services begin.

"Blessing events are usually peaceable kingdoms." Guerrero continued, "Sometimes animals are restless, but most cooperate. That is because they have a list of commandments: Thou shall come when called, Thou shall behave in public..."

If you are interested in the other commandments Guerrero included ten in BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: A GUIDE TO PRAYERS & CEREMONIES CELEBRATING PETS & OTHER CREATURES (ISBN 1402729677). The book is available at booksellers in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom or online at amazon. com or barnesandnoble. com.

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Jarrow Formulas Inositol Featured on NBC’s “The Today Show”

Jarrow Formulas Inositol Featured on NBC’s “The Today Show”

Jarrow Formulas®, Inc announced that its Inositol capsules were displayed on NBC’s hit syndicated talk show “The Today Show” that aired Thursday, April 8. “The Today Show” report explored lung cancer genes, Inositol, and its ground-breaking applications for lung health.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 16, 2010

Jarrow Formulas®, Inc., a global wellness and nutritional product company headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, has announced that its Inositol capsules were displayed on NBC’s hit syndicated talk show “The Today Show” that aired Thursday, April 8. “The Today Show” report explored lung cancer genes, Inositol, and its ground-breaking applications for lung health. The “Today’s Health” segment that featured Jarrow Formulas’ Inositol capsules was reported on by NBC’s Chief Science Correspondent Robert Bazell with a follow-up interview by NBC’s Chief Medical Editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman. The Today Show segment can be viewed at http://www. jarrow. com (http://www. jarrow. com).

Inositol is present in all animal tissues, with the highest levels in the heart and brain. It is part of the membranes (outer coverings) of all cells, and plays a role in helping the liver process fats and contributes to the function of muscles and nerves. Inositol is readily absorbed and is active in cell-to-cell communication (e. g., transmission of nerve impulses) and is an indirect source of glucoronic acid, which is essential to liver detoxification.

Jarrow Formulas® offers the following Inositol products:
Inositol capsules, 100 vegetarian capsules, 750 mg (as seen on The Today Show)
Inositol powder, 227 grams/8 ounces

The “The Today Show” is a four-hour live broadcast that provides the latest in domestic and international news, weather reports and interviews with newsmakers from the worlds of politics, business, media, entertainment, health and sports. The program is unparalleled in its ratings dominance in the morning news arena, serving as America’s overwhelming favorite for 11 consecutive years.

Jarrow Formulas is a nutritional supplement formulator and marketer founded in 1977 and incorporated in 1988. The company markets its products throughout the United States and internationally in more than 20 countries in Europe, Asia, Israel, Azerbaijan and Latin America. The company offers a complete line of nutritional products that includes vitamins, minerals, probiotics, standardized herbal concentrates, amino acids, enzymes and enteral nutrition formulations. Jarrow Formulas, Inc. is active in regulatory affairs, helping to maintain American’s rights to free access to dietary supplements. Its products are manufactured by Jarrow Industries Incorporated, a GMP-certified, pharmaceutical quality facility located in Santa Fe Springs, CA. For more information, contact Mark Becker, Director, Advertising/Communications toll free at (800) 726-0886 or access the Jarrow Formulas Web site at http://www. Jarrow. com (http://www. Jarrow. com).

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AppMind™ Delivers a Complete Management Solution for Unix, Linux and OpenVMS for Microsoft Operations Manager 2005

AppMind™ Delivers a Complete Management Solution for Unix, Linux and OpenVMS for Microsoft Operations Manager 2005

Appmind Software AB today announced several new management packs for Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005 that makes it easy for an enterprise to manage their non-Windows systems.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) April 18, 2005

AppMind™ System Agent for MOM 2005 allows customers to manage OpenVMS, Linux, Solaris and HP-UX from MOM 2005, providing a more comprehensive management solution. The information from the managed system is displayed on the central MOM console providing you control, monitoring and reports on the health of non-Windows environments.

“By integrating with the MOM 2005, customers can increase the value of the technology investments already made,” said Jonas Thorin, CEO, Appmind Software. “The seamless integration also means that you do not need to invest in extensive training to learn how to use new tools and solutions.”

The management packs will help customers streamline IT administration, increase systems availability and reduce the cost of ownership by viewing events, graphs and monitoring resources for non-Windows operating systems and applications through a common MOM 2005 interface.

“AppMind Management Packs extend system knowledge to customers with heterogeneous environments,” Felicity McGourty, director of marketing, Windows and Enterprise Management Division, Microsoft Corp. “MOM 2005 is a key component of Microsoft’s Dynamic Systems Initiative, a commitment from Microsoft and its partners to help IT teams capture and use knowledge to design more manageable systems and automate ongoing operations. Microsoft encourages Appmind Software and our other partners to supply management packs for their applications so that partners can embed the necessary operational knowledge to aid the IT professional.”

About Appmind Software AB

Appmind Software AB develops and markets software under the brand AppMind™. The AppMind™ software is the very latest in application and system management technology. AppMind™ is a complete solution for application management, offering a suite of tools that enhance the quality and increase the availability of a software product throughout its lifetime. AppMind™ also offers Management Packs for managing non-Windows environments. For more information, visit www. appmind. com. Appmind Software is a subsidiary to OMX AB(publ.). For more information, visit www. omxgroup. com

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Self-Help Technique Appears to Treat Insomnia Better Than Drugs -- It Often Acts Quickly and Has No Side Effects

Self-Help Technique Appears to Treat Insomnia Better Than Drugs -- It Often Acts Quickly and Has No Side Effects

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), which combines acupuncture-point tapping with focused thought, has helped countless insomniacs sleep through the night. It is also a Universal Healing Aid that has provided thousands of clinical results for trauma, phobias, grief, anger, depression and pain management.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) March 8, 2006

A new, easy to use, drug free technique introduced by Stanford Engineer Gary Craig can now help the nearly 60 percent of America’s adults who report trouble sleeping. Chronic sleep disruption can affect learning skills, memory, stamina, health, and safety -- and it’s the single most important trigger for depression. Insomnia goes hand in hand with irritability, headaches, and muscle pain. Job injury rates increase 400 percent in sleep-deprived workers, and 16 percent of absenteeism at work can be linked to insomnia.

One of the most successful treatments for insomnia is acupuncture, which uses needles to release energy blocks that, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, interfere with the body’s ability to relax and rest.

But Craig's do-it-yourself technique appears to work just as well, and no needles are necessary. Emotional Freedom Techniques, or EFT, combines gentle fingertip tapping on key acupuncture points with focused thought to address insomnia’s underlying causes.

“All of the discoveries of modern physics, from Einstein on, support the ancient theory that a universal energy flows through everything in nature,” says Craig. “This energy, called Qi or Chi, flows through the body along paths called meridians. Anything that stimulates points along these meridians helps the energy flow freely. Acupuncture uses needles, acupressure uses massage, and EFT uses fingertip tapping. By combining the tapping with focused thought, you can release energy blocks that interfere with a good night’s sleep. In countless clinical cases, EFT has helped people fall asleep and stay asleep, even in times of stress and adversity.”

EFT has become known as a Universal Healing Aid because it provides relief not only for insomnia but also for trauma, phobias, grief, anger, depression and pain management.

Because it’s new, EFT is not yet familiar to most doctors and patients. However, over 225,000 have downloaded Craig’s free training manual (it gives you all the basics so you can use it immediately).

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Another 5,000 to 10,000 download it each month. Craig’s free online newsletter started with 20 subscribers in 1997 and has spread by word of mouth to 200,000.

There are EFT practitioners in most countries, and the EFT website is now the sixth most actively visited natural health site in the world.

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Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Fourth Annual Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000

Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Fourth Annual Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000

Comfort Keepers® Ranks No. 4012 on the 2010 Inc. 5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 32%.

Dayton, OH (PRWEB) September 22, 2010

Inc. magazine today ranked Comfort Keepers® NO. 4012 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs.

“The leaders of the companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 have figured out how to grow their businesses during the longest recession since the Great Depression,” said Inc. president Bob LaPointe. “The 2010 Inc. 5000 showcases a particularly hardy group of entrepreneurs.”

Comfort Keepers is a leading franchise network providing non-medical, in-home care to seniors and other adults who need assistance with activities of daily living. This includes companion care, personal care and technology solutions that help keep seniors safe, in their own homes. Comfort Keepers’ mission is to provide clients with the highest level of quality of life that is achievable.

Since its founding in 1998, the network has grown to more than 600 franchised locations around the world by staying true to the founders' goal of providing quality, caring in-home services that allow clients the opportunity to age in place. In August of 2009, the brand was strengthened even further by the purchase of the franchisor, CK Franchising, Inc., by Sodexo, one of the world's leading food and facilities management services companies and the global leader in the health care and seniors markets. For more information, visit www. comfortkeepersfranchise. com.

In addition to being listed on the Inc. Magazine 5000 list for the past four years, Comfort Keepers has also been recognized as a World-Class Franchise® for the last two years by the Franchise Research Institute.

Despite the fact that most of this year’s measuring period of 2006-2009 took place during the latest recession, aggregate revenue among the companies on the list actually increased to $321.6 billion, up more than 50 percent from last year. The effects of the recession are seen, however, in the median three-year growth rate, which dropped to 96 percent from last year’s 126 percent. This year’s Inc. 5000 employ a record 1.4 million people, up from one million on last year’s list. With unemployment remaining stubbornly high, policymakers and business leaders will do well to look to the Inc. 5000 companies for fresh ideas on achieving growth and creating jobs.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found on www. inc. com/5000 (http://www. inc. com/5000).

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Free Smoothie Recipies

Free Smoothie Recipies

Over 120 free smoothie recipes. A collection of smoothie recipes to give you more energy and stamina, originally created for athletes, but anyone can benefit from energy.

(PRWEB) September 18, 2005

This collection of recipes is perfect for everyone. Whether youÂ’re looking for a quick nutritious breakfast or a powerful post-workout shake, youÂ’ll find the recipe youÂ’re looking for, here!

As with any smoothie, many additives can be added for a variety of reasons. You can add any powdered product and it wonÂ’t affect taste, such as protein powder, wheat germ, oat meal, 100% bran cereal, soy powder, rice powder, flaxseed oil, bee pollen, etc. All of these products are available in health food stores.

You can throw just about anything in a smoothie to enhance its flavor such as honey, tofu, jams, any combination of fruits, peanut butter, juices, etc., but keep in mind it will effect the nutritional values listed below.

I put a lot of time and effort into these recipes and hope you enjoy them as much as I do. For most of the recipes, all you need is a blender. Plus, youÂ’ll save lots of money by making smoothies instead of buying them at expensive protein bars, which usually have lots of additives and taste like chalk.

Once you start making these nutritious smoothies, youÂ’ll never go back to protein bars.

Here are a list of some of the recipies you will find here: Apple Smoothies, Avocado Smoothies, Banana Smoothies, Berry Smoothies, Blueberry Smoothies, Cherry Smoothies, Chocolate Smoothies, Coffee Smoothies, Fruit Smoothies, Lemon Smoothies, Mango Smoothies, Melon Smoothies, Orange Smoothies, Peach Smoothies, Peanut Butter Smoothies, Pineapple Smoothies, Raspberry Smoothies, Special Smoothies, Strawberry Smoothies.

Enjoy and happy ‘smoothing’.

To enter site click on link below.

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SIRS, Inc., Evansville ARC, Inc., and GCARC Selects the SyberWorks Web-Based Learning Management System

SIRS, Inc., Evansville ARC, Inc., and GCARC Selects the SyberWorks Web-Based Learning Management System

SyberWorks, a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System industry, announced today that they were selected by Southern Indiana Resource Solutions, Inc. (SIRS), a leading advocacy group for individuals with disabilities. Southern Indiana Resource Solutions, Inc., Evansville ARC, Inc., and Gibson County Area Rehabilitation Centers, Inc. will partner together to use the SyberWorks web-based Learning Management System to train their support workers and mental health staffs in advocating and working with people with disabilities.

Newton, MA (PRWEB) July 19, 2006

SyberWorks, a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System industry, announced today that they were selected by Southern Indiana Resource Solutions, Inc. (SIRS), a leading advocacy group for individuals with disabilities. Southern Indiana Resource Solutions, Inc., Evansville ARC, Inc., and Gibson County Area Rehabilitation Centers, Inc. will partner together to use the SyberWorks web-based Learning Management System to train their support workers and mental health staffs in advocating and working with people with disabilities.

David Gilmour, Network Administrator for Evansville ARC states, “This project is funded by a grant from the Alcoa Foundation and the Warrick County Community Foundation. Evansville ARC, Gibson County Area Rehabilitation Centers, and SIRS all have similar missions, and are partnering to use the SyberWorks web-based Learning Management System to provide training to their employees.”

Gilmour says, “Each of these organizations has limited resources for training their employees. As you can probably imagine, it would be very difficult to get groups of workers together in a traditional classroom setting from three different organizations in an eight county area. A web-based Learning Management System shared between them seemed to be the perfect solution to keep their employees updated and informed on the latest information, techniques, and policies regarding working with individuals with disabilities.”

Gilmour continues, “We looked at three different e-Learning solutions and found the SyberWorks web-based Learning Management System offered the greatest functionality for our money. We needed a system that could effectively manage a large library of online courses. The team at SyberWorks is great to work with at every level of the organization from sales to training and support. The software itself was easy to set up. I had the system loaded and set up on our systems in a half hour. The software documentation was excellent and I was able to find out what I needed immediately.”

Dave Boggs, CEO of SyberWorks, states, “We are delighted to be working with this group of organizations. It’s always exciting to us to see leading non-profit groups using the SyberWorks Web-Based Learning Management System’s technology to further the community at large.”

About Southern Indiana Resource Solutions, Inc.

Founded in 1968, Southern Indiana Resource Solutions (SIRS, http://www. sirs. org (http://www. sirs. org)) is recognized as a leader in providing individualized community services for people with disabilities. SIRS works with children and adults with disabilities and developmental delays through a wide array of services and supports. The organization focuses on advocacy, planning, support, and modeling of full inclusion and self-determination for individuals with disabilities. SIRS promotes the values of economic self-sufficiency, choice, competency, respect, responsibility, empowerment, and community support for people with disabilities.

About Evansville ARC, Inc.

Since 1954, Evansville ARC (http://evansvillearc. org/about/organization. htm (http://evansvillearc. org/about/organization. htm)) has been an evolving not-for-profit organization providing services to children and adults with disabilities in a variety of programs and locations in Vanderburgh County. Founded by parents, Evansville ARC continues to be a lifeline for families. The original group of parents would hardly recognize Evansville ARC today as the same organization they struggled to begin over fifty years ago. Evansville ARC has become a leader in advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities. Through its variety of services and programs, a staff of over 200 people works with, and advocates for, more than 1,000 children and adults from age six weeks through ninety years.

About Gibson County Area Rehabilitation Centers, Inc.

Gibson County Area Rehabilitation Centers (GCARC, http://www. gcarc. org/main. html (http://www. gcarc. org/main. html)) assists persons with disabilities to realize their goals of learning, living, and working in the community. They provide advocacy and support systems for these individuals and their families, to help them find programs and opportunities for growth and development. GCARC makes efforts to advance the general public’s knowledge, understanding, and acceptance of individuals with disabilities within the community.

About SyberWorks

SyberWorks, Inc. (http://www. syberworks. com (http://www. syberworks. com)) is a leader in the custom e-Learning Solutions and Learning Management System industries for Fortune 1000 corporations, higher education, and other industries. Located in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company serves the multi-billion-dollar e-Learning market. Since 1995, SyberWorks has developed and delivered unique and economical solutions to create, manage, measure, and improve e-Learning programs at companies and organizations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and other countries.

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Global HIV/AIDS Testing Market to Exceed US$3.5 Billion by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Global HIV/AIDS Testing Market to Exceed US$3.5 Billion by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA announces the release of a global report on the HIV/AIDS Testing markets. The global market for HIV/AIDS Testing is projected to exceed US$3.5 billion by the year 2015, driven by the increased adoption of HIV testing procedures as an efficient disease management option. Growth is also driven by increased popularity of Rapid HIV test kits and home HIV testing procedures.

San Jose, California (Vocus) October 26, 2010

AIDS continues to command high priority concern in the global healthcare sector, with continuous rise witnessed in the number of people living with AIDS. However, substantial developments in the area have assisted in preventing new HIV infections and reducing the number of AIDS-related deaths. The market is significantly influenced by revolutionary changes in the field of disease monitoring and management. Advent of novel disease-progression study techniques such as genotyping and phenotyping, and developments in viral load monitoring tests have significantly improved therapies offered to HIV/AIDS infected individuals. Rapid HIV test kits are expected to drive future growth in the HIV/AIDS testing market, due to its ability to produce results in less time. Further, home testing practices are expected to become increasingly popular, allowing healthcare providers to identify more number of HIV-affected people.

Europe and the United States accounted for a major share of the revenues generated in the global HIV/AIDS Testing market, as stated by the new market research report on HIV/AIDS testing. Developing countries from Asia and Africa account for over 90% of the total global HIV population. Though HIV testing is the basis of prevention and treatment of AIDS in several such countries, lack of funds and the need for state-of-the-art equipment to run standard tests hampers widespread adoption of HIV tests. Asia-Pacific represents the fastest growing market for HIV/AIDS testing.

Demand for HIV/AIDS monitoring test is driven by the need for constant monitoring to determine disease progression. Further, rising instances of drug resistance and increasing number of genotyping tests are also fuelling demand for monitoring tests. The US and Europe account for more than three-quarters of the overall market, due partly to the affordability and accessibility of these expensive tests in the regions.

Antibody detection is the most commonly used method to detect HIV infection. Accurate HIV antibody testing is a laborious process, since positive results must be confirmed using several different tests. HIV/AIDS screening tests comprising ELISA and Rapid tests represents the largest product segment in the HIV/AIDS testing market.

The HIV testing market is highly competitive with several medical diagnostic, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies vying for market share. Major players profiled in the report include Abbott Laboratories Inc., Biomérieux SA, Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., Calypte Biomedical Corporation, Celera Group, Gen-Probe Inc., Innogenetics NV, MedMira Laboratories Inc., OraSure Technologies Inc., Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Inc., Roche Diagnostics, and Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.

The research report titled “HIV/AIDS Testing: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a strategic review of key market trends, recent product launches, strategic corporate initiatives, and profiles of key market participants. The report provides annual sales estimates and projections for HIV/AIDs Testing market for the years 2007 through 2015, and 2000 to 2006 by the following geographic markets – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World.

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

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

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Ten Tips to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions, From Developer of Number One Me™

Ten Tips to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions, From Developer of Number One Me™

Expert Lifestyle Architect David Berger offers 10 ideas on how you can achieve your fitness resolutions in the new year. "You CAN do it!"

WILMINGTON, DE, (PRWEB) December 21, 2006

Your intentions are good; you've made a resolution to eat right, lose weight, and become more active. But how do you turn those New Year's promises into action and results?

You CAN Do It! says Fitness Expert and Lifestyle Architect David Berger, who developed the Number One Me™ personal coaching fitness DVD (www. numberoneme. com). David has helped hundreds of people exceed their fitness goals and now, for the first time, he is offering ten tips from his Number One Me program that will help you achieve your New Year's Fitness Resolutions and much more.

Get out of your chair right now! Get up. Do something for yourself at this very moment. Stretch out, take a walk, do some easy calisthenics. (See the beginning exercise below.) Taking the road to the Number One Me™ (www. numberone. com) always starts with one step.

Throw out your scale! Focus on performance, health and well-being goals--not a number on the scale. Focus each day on performing your exercises (calisthenics, walking, jogging, etc.) and on what this performance is leading to (feeling better, fitting in to clothing, buying smaller clothes) and not a variable number on the scale.

Eat less, more often! Eat smaller meals throughout the day and set other nutritional goals, such as eating more fiber and lower fat foods. Achieve one of your goals each week. You are on a life journey; you don't need to change everything at once. Pick one goal each week, share it with those close to you and put a note of your goal on your refrigerator.

Believe you can do this! Write down what you are thinking right now about the challenges you will face in achieving your fitness goals. Are you already making excuses? By becoming aware of negative thoughts, you can change them into positive ideas.

Keep it real! Movie stars, models and pro athletes are not the norm. The average American woman is 5'4" tall, and weighs 152 pounds; the average man is 5'9" and weighs 180 pounds. Set realistic goals and strive to reach your own personal best.

Know what you want! Discover what you really want and need to do to achieve your better health results. Ask yourself the following questions: What are you doing now in terns of your health and well-being and what do you want to do? Make a plan to reach your goals. What is the first step you must take? What are the obstacles? How will you overcome the obstacles? Write these down in a personal action plan.

Dump the chips! It is too difficult to make progress if you keep putting up self imposed barriers. Removing all junky snack foods (sweets, cookies, chips, etc.) from the house is one of the easiest ways for you to stay on track.

Hold yourself accountable! Create an exercise and nutrition calendar. Track exactly what you do and eat each day. Where you are today matters little; what matters the most is the direction you are now moving. This will also help to build your personal integrity (a key value in any successful endeavor!)

Always move forward! Establish a progression of exercises. Never do the same exercise all of the time. The same warm-up, the same exercises with the same resistance, for the same repetitions, for the same amount of time will lead to boredom and no progress! Consistent efforts lead to consistent results!

Take pride in every achievement! As you move forward, take time to reward yourself for achieving goals and reaching even small milestones (progress is made each day!). Set specific rewards, such as going out to a movie, but never reward yourself by stepping away from your exercise or nutrition routine.

This year, put aside the excuses--achieve your New Year's Fitness Resolutions and become your Number One Me!

Beginner Exercise: Chair Stand and Reach

(Please consult your physician prior to beginning this or any other exercise program.)

Start: Seated in chair (preferably a sturdy, high-backed kitchen/dining chair), feet approx. shoulder width apart, head up with excellent posture-- with your back against chair back, (keep eyes focused where wall meets ceiling or up), with hands resting on top of your thighs

Action:

1) Inhale (through nose or mouth) then exhale (through mouth) pushing hands on thighs and using your legs to bring you to a stand in front of the chair--while also bringing your extended arms to an overhead reach.

2) Inhale returning to start, pushing hips back and lowering legs (keep spine neutral) until hips/butt touch chair (keep eyes focused where wall meets ceiling). Repeat for 15 repetitions.

This is just one of the 45+ calisthenic exercises available from David Berger on the NumberOneMe™ DVD, which you can order today at www. numberoneme. com.

About David Berger

At the age of 18, weighing over 250-pounds with a 40-inch waist and smoking a pack of cigarettes a day, David Berger struggled to climb a single flight of stairs. David's journey to better health began when he quit smoking. He also decided that he would immediately begin eating healthier and exercising, climbing a single flight of stairs a day and adding another flight each week. He also started performing calisthenic exercises. Through his commitment to his consistent and progressive approach, he lost over 88-pounds and 6-inches from his waist within one year! David went on to earn a degree in Kinesiology from West Chester University and launch Progressive Fitness Coaching and now the NUMBER ONE ME! personal coaching DVD. David is featured monthly on the Consumer Hotline with Joe Thomas on WDEL-1150AM.

About NumberOneMe™ www. numberoneme. com

Increase your core, strength, balance, endurance and flexibility...Be Fit for Life! David Berger's Number One Me - Personal Coaching for Personal Best! Learn to effectively use the single greatest piece of exercise equipment ever created... your body! Over 45-calisthenics exercises instructed for you in three levels of progression; Beginner-Intermediate-Advanced. Exercise at your convenience and in the comfort of your home with peak performance coach David Berger. No More Excuses. Video samples of the DVD are available at www. numberoneme. com.

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Chiesi Group Launch New Product Into UK £80 Million Asthma Market

Chiesi Group Launch New Product Into UK £80 Million Asthma Market

Chiesi Group announces the UK launch of Clenil® Modulite® (beclometasone dipropionate [BDP]), a new CFC-free metered-dose inhaler (MDI) by their UK affiliate Trinity-Chiesi Pharmaceuticals. There are several CFC-free reliever inhalers currently available in the UK but Clenil® Modulite® is only the second CFC-free preventer (BDP) inhaler in this market.

(PRWEB) July 26, 2006

Chiesi Group announces the UK launch of Clenil® Modulite® (beclometasone dipropionate [BDP]), a new CFC-free metered-dose inhaler (MDI) by their UK affiliate Trinity-Chiesi Pharmaceuticals. There are several CFC-free reliever inhalers currently available in the UK but Clenil® Modulite® is only the second CFC-free preventer (BDP) inhaler in this market.

The Montreal Protocol1, and the UK Transition Strategy2, provides a commitment to remove CFC-containing products from the market once two alternative products containing beclometasone and at least one CFC-free MDI product for each of budesonide and fluticasone are available in an adequate range of doses. If the Department of Health, DEFRA and/or other interested bodies, deem Clenil® Modulite® to be the ‘trigger’ to withdraw all CFC-containing BDP inhalers, and the current Transition Strategy is invoked, it is anticipated that healthcare professionals will have a 6-month window to manage the transition of all BDP patients to CFC-free BDP.

In England, more than 7 million prescriptions are issued for CFC-containing BDP products every year.3 Importantly, Clenil® Modulite® will be the only CFC-free preventer inhaler that has dose-for-dose equivalence to current CFC-containing preventer inhalers. This will aid a seamless transition as the patient’s prescription dose will not need to be changed.

Years after manufacturers of aerosol cans moved away from CFC propellants in a bid to halt the depletion of the ozone layer, pharmaceutical companies have been undertaking research to find alternative propellants to enable them to remove CFCs from inhalers.

Extensive research by Trinity-Chiesi Pharmaceuticals lead to the development of the Modulite® proprietary technology which enabled the production of a formulation that uses HFA-134a (hydrofluoroalkane) as a propellant instead of CFC.

Aside from this UK launch, the Modulite® technology is already commercially available with beclometasone dipropionate in France, Italy and Germany, with budesonide in Germany, and formoterol in the UK, Germany and Italy.

Trinity-Chiesi Pharmaceuticals has particular expertise in patient-focused, innovative, respiratory medicines as evidenced in the development and launch of modified-release asthma drugs including Clenil® Modulite®, Atimos® Modulite® and Pulvinal®

Mr Tom Delahoyde, Managing Director, Trinity-Chiesi Pharmaceuticals commented. “The issue of CFC-free is an important one and our unstinting focus on developing innovative patient-focused respiratory medicines is good for our company, asthma patients and, of course, the environment”.

References

1. Ozone Secretariat. United Nations Environment Programme. Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. 1987. Available at: http://hq. unep. org/ozone/Montreal-Protocol/Montreal-Protocol2000.shtml#_Toc483027784 (http://hq. unep. org/ozone/Montreal-Protocol/Montreal-Protocol2000.shtml#_Toc483027784) (date accessed: 5 April 2006).

2. Department of Health. UK Transition Strategy for CFC-based MDIs. London: Department of Health, 1999.

3. NHS Health and Social Care Information Centre. Prescription Costs Analysis: England 2005. Leeds: NHS Health and Social Care Information Centre, Health Care Statistics. Available at: http://www. ic. nhs. uk/pubs/prescostanalysis2005 (http://www. ic. nhs. uk/pubs/prescostanalysis2005) (date accessed: 11 July 2006).

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Artemis Creative Celebrates Business Excellence with Newsgroup

Artemis Creative Celebrates Business Excellence with Newsgroup

Artemis Creative is this yearÂ’s top Print and Graphic Design Company on Vancouver Island. The award was announced recently at the second annual Business Excellence Awards at The Tigh-Na-Mara Resort Hotel.

(PRWEB) March 17, 2002

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March 18, 2002

Artemis Creative Celebrates Business Excellence with Newsgroup

Victoria BC – A company’s greatest asset is its people-and Artemis Creative employs only the best.

Artemis Creative is this yearÂ’s top Print and Graphic Design Company on Vancouver Island. The award was announced recently at the second annual Business Excellence Awards at The Tigh-Na-Mara Resort Hotel.

“This is the year everything we’ve been working to achieve came together,” says Kerry Slavens, co-owner of the full-service public relations and advertising firm. Slavens, and partner, Maggie Kerr Southin have developed a full-service public relations agency that has attracted some of the best talent on the island and this has paid off for Artemis Creative and their clients.

Artemis Creative works with a healthy mix of corporate and non-profit clientele. “We are now in a position to give back to the community and that’s what keeps us motivated,” explains Slavens.

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Clients have watched Artemis Creative grow and are pleased with the results. “We’ve seen lots of PR firms,” says Ian Ferguson, President and CEO of West Coast Group International Consultants. “But I’ve never worked with a company that is as professional, creative and caring as Artemis. They are a major part of WCG’s success.”

Slavens and Kerr-Southin, both former editors of Focus On Women Magazine, are award winning communications practitioners who have assembled a team of 12 writers, photographers, graphic designers and other professionals under one umbrella. Artemis CreativeÂ’s growing success has given them the opportunity to seek a new location that accommodates its growing staff and resources. Artemis Creative can now be found at 1183 Fort Street in Victoria.

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  For further information contact:

Maggie Kerr-Southin, Partner

Artemis Creative

Tel (250) 595-0136 Cell (250) 812-7553

Maggie@artemispr. com

Steven Seltzer, Media Relations Manager

Artemis Creative

Tel (250) 595-0136 Cell (250) 882-8441

Steven@artemispr. com

20th Annual ISSSEEM Conference – Evidence-based Spirituality for the 21st Century

20th Annual ISSSEEM Conference – Evidence-based Spirituality for the 21st Century

President of ISSSEEM, Dr, Charles T. Tart, says, “This year’s ISSSEEM conference will be of interest only to those who are going to die and want to know what they might do in the meantime to live a life of happiness and value.” The International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine (ISSSEEM) is holding their 20th annual conference, Evidence-based Spirituality for the 21st Century, June 25-29, 2010 at the Westin in Westminster, Colorado.

Lafayette, CO (PRWEB) April 23, 2010

The International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine (ISSSEEM) is holding their 20th annual ISSSEEM conference, Evidence-based Spirituality for the 21st Century, June 25-29, 2010 at the Westin in Westminster, Colorado.

This ISSSEEM conference theme brings together the fascinating, the technical, the studies, the applications and the search for meaning and value in human life. Thought and action will be stimulated around the development of evidence-based, or at least evidence enriched spirituality that is effective and compatible with zmodern science. Essential science is called for to refine and integrate spiritual practices with scientific knowledge for the advancement of human happiness, psychological and bodily health, spiritual growth and beneficial life styles for oneself and others. For example, how can prayer healing and psychic healing be taught and used more widely and effectively? What’s the best way to integrate these into the best of regular medicine? Do we survive bodily death in some form, as some mediumistic communications and reincarnation research suggest? How can we get better evidence for or against this idea, and if the evidence keeps piling up for it, what are implications for how we live our lives?

More information about the conference can be found at http://www. issseem. org/conference. cfm (http://www. issseem. org/conference. cfm).

Conference attendance offers participants an erudite and enlightened educational roster of workshops, speakers, fellowship and a broad range of interesting and compelling exhibits. The bookstore traditionally stocks all books penned by the presenters and offers the opportunities to meet the authors and buy signed copies.

A full day of cutting edge scientific research will include a plenary session with Edwin May. Addresses and workshops will be given by Larry Dossey, Carol Bowman, Shinzen Young, Beverly Rubik, Rollin McCraty, Cyndi Dale, Terry Patten, Gilah Yelin Hirsch, Kenneth Cohen and many more.

ISSSEEM President, Charles T. Tart, Ph. D., is internationally known for research on transpersonal psychology and parapsychology. His 14 books include the two classics, Altered States of Consciousness and Transpersonal Psychologies. His latest book, The End of Materialism: How Evidence of the Paranormal is Bringing Science and Spirit Together, explores the scientific foundations of transpersonal psychology to show it is possible to be both a rigorous scientist and a spiritual seeker.

Larry Dossey, M. D., is a former physician of internal medicine and former Chief of Staff of Medical City Dallas Hospital. Dossey has lectured at medical schools and hospitals throughout the United States and abroad. He is the author of eleven books dealing with consciousness, spirituality, and healing, including the New York Times bestseller Healing Words: The Power of Prayer and the Practice of Medicine, and most recently The Power of Premonitions: How Knowing the Future Can Shape Our Lives. Dr. Dossey is the executive editor of the peer-reviewed journal EXPLORE: The Journal of Science and Healing. For more information, consult http://preview. tinyurl. com/y5rq5a5 (http://preview. tinyurl. com/y5rq5a5).

All are welcome to attend – practitioners, spiritualists, scientists and seekers. Experience the healing value of holistic community, networks, sharing circles and mentorship.

More information about the conference can be found at http://www. issseem. org/conference. cfm (http://www. issseem. org/conference. cfm).

About ISSSEEM:
ISSSEEM, founded in 1989, has a mission to serve as an open forum for scientific and intuitive exploration of integrative healing, applied spirituality and the subtle realms. The International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine is a non-profit organization that promotes understanding, exploration, research and application of the energies of consciousness. For more information, go to http://www. issseem. org (http://www. issseem. org).

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Latina Style and Doctor. com Launch Latina Style "Find a Doctor"

Latina Style and Doctor. com Launch Latina Style "Find a Doctor"

Healthcare API launched to give users faster results when seeking a Doctor.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) July 6, 2009

Latina Style Magazine, the premier magazine addressing the needs of established Latinas & Women entrepreneurs in the U. S has partnered with Doctor. com. In September of 2008, Latina Style Magazine in connection with iWeev launched the Latina Style Health Care website (http://www. health. latinastyle. com (http://www. health. latinastyle. com)) to become the leading health information provider for the professional Latina. Because Latina professionals dedicate much of their time to their careers and families the website is committed to creating tools that will help readers better manage their health care needs and the health care needs of their families. The Latina Style Health care website also features a segment called "Latinas in Healthcare: Addressing Disparity", highlighting Latinas that are making a difference in their field of study.

"We hope to bring light to an important topic in our community as disparity by ethnicity is believed to result from complex interactions among genetic variations, environmental factors, and specific health behaviors" said Martita Mestey, Owner of iWeev.

The partnership with Doctor. com, which was pioneered and managed by iWeev, a website offering the most comprehensive multicultural online solutions, connecting like-minded organizations to work together on concrete actions that expand their access and knowledge potential, will give LATINA Style subscribers a remarkably easy-to-use physician directory that lets consumers quickly find a doctor or other health care professional.

Doctor. com's proprietary database includes detailed profiles for more than a million physicians, dentists, nurses, chiropractors, therapists, alternative medicine practitioners and other health professionals. Users can search the directory to find providers who match criteria such as medical specialty, health insurance affiliation, board certification, gender, etc. Recently the company launched the first nationwide doctor search API, allowing any approved website to easily integrate Doctor. com's comprehensive search capabilities at no cost.

"We're very excited to have Latina Style Health as one of our first API partners," said Andrei Zimiles, General Manager of Doctor. com, "iWeev did a fantastic job with the integration and we're confident that the Latina Style community will find our embedded doctor search features to be of value."

About LATINA Style
LATINA Style Magazine, a lifestyle magazine for the professional Hispanic woman, hosts the LATINA Style Business Series bringing resources to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs in the local area. LATINA Style also offers technology tips and reviews, entertainment reviews, travel recommendations, investment guidance, beauty tips, food and drink recipes, automotive updates, and career advice--in summary, all of the things that impact the quality of life.

About Doctor. com
Doctor. com (http://www. Doctor. com (http://www. Doctor. com)) is a next-generation website dedicated to helping people find local medical professionals who accept their health insurance. With more than a million providers listed, Doctor. com has a profile for nearly every individual licensed to practice medicine in the United States. The site combines detailed provider data with user reviews and recommendations to take the guess work out of finding the right doctor online.

For health professionals, Doctor. com represents a compelling marketing opportunity to reach the millions of users who research for providers at Doctor, com and its network of API partner sites. For more information about the Doctor. com API visit http://www. doctor. com/api (http://www. doctor. com/api).

About iWeev
IWeev (http://www. iweev. com (http://www. iweev. com)) is a minority and women owned business dedicated to building effective outreach and online career and social networking solutions for associations and nonprofit organizations. iWeev provides its' clients with a technology enabled solution that will include a stronger online presence to comprise current website improvements. iWeev uses next generation matching technology and comprehensive candidate profiles, optimizing the matching of professionals, resulting in faster results for specialized audiences. iWeev utilizes all of their associations and resources to connect users on a level unrivaled by other websites.

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"Guys Are Schmucks!" Has the Answers From Men Directly

"Guys Are Schmucks!" Has the Answers From Men Directly

A book on what men are all about; for once they are telling their side of the story, simple, easy to understand and it's all true!

NASHVILLE (PRWEB) January 31, 2006

First there was the smash TV show Sex and The City. That classic show’s run has ended, so make way for Dr. Laura d’Angelo’s brand-new “Guys Are Schmucks!”: A Woman’s Guide to Surviving. . . & Enjoying Men (Cold Tree Press, $12.95), a little giant of a book in which the men themselves divulge “the schmucky side of their lives,” and thus give women for the first time a primer on how to understand, cope with, and enjoy men – even if they’re schmucks.

Dr. d’Angelo studied at Barnard College and the University of North Carolina School of Medicine before serving on the faculty of both the Oregon Health Sciences University and Vanderbilt University. She wrote “Guys Are Schmucks!” with Bob Richardson, a fellow Nashvillian who is a former screenwriter at Paramount Studios and head of TV Production for the Leo Burnett Agency.

“Laura, all guys are schmucks. If you learn to accept that, you’ll do fine.” That was the surprising advice a male colleague gave Dr. Laura when she was recently divorced after 20 years of marriage and, at age 47, began dating again. The concept triggered her analytical side, so Dr. Laura interviewed 28 men ranging from ages 17 to 85 to see if it was true. As she reveals in this 76-page book, the guys she interviewed agreed that most men are indeed schmucks, which Webster’s defines as “a foolish or contemptible person.”

She begins with boys’ childhoods, in which she states that “breaking rules and pushing limits are `highs’ for a guy.” As teens, Dr. Laura writes that men learn that “the very behaviors that horrify women are the very same behaviors that define masculinity to a guy.” When they begin dating, men learn that “the fun was in the challenge, and the challenge was in the hunt,” and “to stay in control, men lie.” In marriage, one man told her to “love us for who we are, and do not perceive us for who you want us to be.” The book discusses infidelity, male bonding, and sex. “All men like sex,” she was told, “because it’s no effort.” A 54-year-old man said, “Pleasing the female is not part of a boy’s training.” The book concludes with three chapters of real-world advice for women.

Dr. Al Lewy said, “you will be constantly entertained by this collection of men’s hidden sexual and romantic encounters.” Writer Katie Sulkowski said, “ladies, this book is not for the faint of heart. It’s a pig-headed, honest picture of what makes men tick.”

“Guys Are Schmucks!" gives men a voice to be heard in their words, and it’s time that women listen! For more information about “Guys Are Schmucks!”go to guysareschmucks. com or Danker Pr. com for personal interviews contact Deborah C. Danker 615-320-7453

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“The BizOpp Network” Expands Focus and Becomes “Cutting Edge Offers”

“The BizOpp Network” Expands Focus and Becomes “Cutting Edge Offers”

Cutting Edge Media’s affiliate network has a new name to better reflect the breadth of markets and services it provides.

Elizabethtown, PA (PRWEB) July 13, 2010

Cutting Edge Media, Inc. (CEM) announced today that The Biz Opp Network, the Premier Pay-for-Performance network long recognized in the affiliate marketing industry for its outstanding reputation, will now be known as Cutting Edge Offers.

The network has been successfully broadening its focus to include new services and campaign offerings in areas such as health and wellness, finance, insurance, education and more, while continuing to serve the business opportunity market.

According to Cutting Edge Offers Director Trisha Hawthorne, "We’ve been serving vertical markets beyond ‘Biz Opp’ for some time now and also offer a number of exciting - and extensive - new services and tools. Our new name is an acknowledgment that we have experience and services well beyond the primary market we focused on when we entered the online marketplace in 2004.”

The company has a number of unique resources that help its partners to maximize their ROI, including enhanced Sub-ID optimization technology, a proprietary offer-enhancing toolset, and nearly 20 years of experience generating and monetizing data. These unique skills and services come together to help ensure that advertisers get the most out of their advertising investment and that publishers get top dollar for their distribution.

Cutting Edge Media CEO Peter Wilson added, “Cutting Edge Offers will continue to provide the online advertising community with the same exceptional skill, knowledge, and commitment that our advertisers and publishers have come to expect from us. We remain focused on delivering great value for our partners and investing to meet their growing needs."

About Cutting Edge Media, Inc.:
Cutting Edge Media, Inc. (CEM) is a results-driven marketing solutions business dedicated to helping businesses acquire new customers and increase revenue. CEM was founded in 1991 with the vision of helping direct sales and network marketing representatives grow their businesses through its nationally recognized magazine and direct mail campaigns. CEM quickly rose to the top as a premier lead generation company and built on that success with the development of its top-rated affiliate network, now known as Cutting Edge Offers. Today, CEM offers a full range of services that includes affiliate marketing, data management and systems, magazine publishing, email marketing, telemarketing services, and an online offer management platform.

Media Contact:
Debbie Tramontin
Cutting Edge Media, Inc.
1595 S. Mt. Joy Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
717.418.5998

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Baduku, Inc. Announces the Beta Launch of their Social Commerce Opinion Engine Baduku. com

Baduku, Inc. Announces the Beta Launch of their Social Commerce Opinion Engine Baduku. com

Baduku. com has plans to change how users read and write reviews by providing a real-time social stream of public opinions through a unique system for identifying social consensus.

Santa Ana, CA (PRWEB) December 11, 2009

Baduku, Inc. announced today, it will be launching it’s open beta December 10th. Baduku. com (http://www. baduku. com) is an opinion engine utilizing real-time socially ranked micro-opinions (50 characters max opinions) to help people make quick informed decisions, and gauge public opinion in real-time. Baduku. com lists brief user generated opinions about any topic, and uses its unique suggestion system that allows it to rank opinions by overall consensus.

“For many people, traditional review websites require too much effort to use effectively. Today’s society wants more reliable opinions in a quick and concise format and that's exactly what Baduku. com achieves with its suggestive micro-opinion system. Also Baduku. com’s date ranging feature allows users to review opinions collected within a user defined segment of time. What a person think of something today may change drastically a year from now and Baduku. com is the best system for measuring that change.” said, Namanh Vu Hoang, Chief Executive Officer of Baduku. com.

During the Beta, Baduku. com (http://www. baduku. com) will allow users to register on the website and begin both reviewing and contributing opinions on topics. Baduku. com will continue implementing enhancements during this phase which includes features such as Facebook Connect, affiliate network services, sharable user-defined topic list and other mobile applications.

Baduku. com (http://www. baduku. com) was recently demoed at TechCrunch (http://www. techcrunch. com)’s Real-Time CrunchUp at San Francisco’s InterContinental Hotel on November 20th, 2009 by co-founders Namanh Vu Hoang and Patrick Chang, where it was well received by the tech and social media community. According to Chief Technology Officer of Baduku. com, Patrick Chang, “Unlike other review sites that are exclusively product focused or limited to places and activities, Baduku. com’s open topics format provides a forum of discussion for topics such as health, law, politics and popular culture, which would have otherwise been completely neglected by traditional review websites.”

Baduku. com founders, Namanh Vu Hoang and Patrick Chang are long time friends and both University of California, Irvine alumni. Namanh Vu Hoang was previously the Creative Strategist for Orange County think tank, Crisp Brand Agency. Patrick Chang is co-founder of Orange County based web development firm Omatik. net.

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AXIOMTEK Releases New WSS 2003 SATA NAS Solution

AXIOMTEK Releases New WSS 2003 SATA NAS Solution

AXIOMTEKÂ’s NAS-104AW is an Entry-level Storage Management Platform with Microsoft® Windows Storage Server 2003.

City of Industry, CA (PRWEB) August 19, 2005

AXIOMTEK announced the latest addition to its FASTORA network storage solutions with the new NAS-104AW server appliance. Built for data centers and sharing platforms, the FASTORA NAS-104AW combines an affordable yet high-performance Serial ATA (SATA)-based NAS solution, and Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 to meet the demands of easy to use document management. In addition, by adding the backup and instant recovery software—ExBoot, the FASTORA NAS-104AW provides a fault tolerant storage solution for SMB’s and entry-level enterprise storage platforms.

The FASTORA NAS-104AW is a high-performance 1U NAS-Engine featuring Intel® Pentium® 4 processors up to 3.4GHz or Intel® Celeron® processors up to 2.8GHz, up to 4GB of RAM, and 4 hot-swappable drive trays accommodating 3.5" SATA drives. It is equipped with dual gigabit Ethernet connectivity for trunking and fail-over management to offer network fault tolerance, which is highly efficient for mass data transmission. The FASTORA NAS-104AW makes effective file sharing across heterogeneous environments simple: environments like Windows, UNIX, and Macintosh platforms. The server also supports TCP/IP, CIFS, NFS, HTTP, FTP, and AppleTalk protocols. The PCI expansion slot can be leveraged for enterprise needs to connect to Direct Attached Storage (DAS) and/or tape devices.

The FASTORA NAS-104AW utilizes Microsoft® Windows Storage Server 2003 which features simple management and a low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) to assist data centralizing and backup. It strengthens data protection by providing OS failover, Mirroring, VSS (Volume Shadow Copy Service), and more. The VSS makes backup data readily available to clients, even with recovery version options, which ensures that data is being used more flexibly and efficiently. For IT administrators, the FASTORA NAS-104AW can work with their current business investments. These include server management infrastructures, such as the Virtual Disk Service, Distributed File System (DFS), and Storage Management Service.

AXIOMTEK has specially bundled the FASTORA NAS-104AW with a powerful backup utility—ExBoot, the backup and instant recovery software. ExBoot allows outstanding backup capability with the whole system and instant external bootup, solving the difficulties of downtime and allowing the continuous run of applications on the NAS.

The FASTORA NAS-104AW server is available now. Please visit www. axiomtek. com for more product details or inquire via e-mail (info@axiomtek. com).

ABOUT FASTORA

FASTORA is a storage division of AXIOMTEK, a multi-million dollar manufacturer of award-winning versatile and modularly-designed Applied Computing Platforms. Fastora is unique in that it actually owns its own manufacturing facility, which enables the design, manufacture, and delivery of state-of-the-art, reliable, and cost-effective storage solutions. The company partners with the VAR community to provide specialized storage-centric programs, bare systems or complete systems in order to provide on-target solutions for business and vertical markets.

FASTORA's storage products can be used over a broad range of different network environments, including Microsoft, Apple, Novell, and UNIX in storage-dependent applications including digital video, health care, nearline storage, email management, digital imaging/document data, high availability backup, broadcast and surveillance.

The company is located at 18138 Rowland St. City of Industry, Calif. 91748. For sales, support or general information, the company can be reached at 626.581.3232 or via the Web at www2005.axiomtek. com.

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Millions of Americans Suffering from 'Successphobia'

Millions of Americans Suffering from 'Successphobia'

Everyone wants success. We all love the idea of making a lot of money, having respect, and being the center of attention. Or so we say. In fact, while we talk about the pleasures of success, when it comes to the crunch, millions of Americans get cold feet and start looking for excuses to avoid being in the spotlight and keep their safe anonymity instead of facing the challenges of having all eyes on them.

Ocean Shores, WA (PRWEB) December 19, 2005

Everyone wants success. We all love the idea of making a lot of money, having respect, and being the center of attention. Or so we say. In fact, while we talk about the pleasures of success, when it comes to the crunch, millions of Americans get cold feet and start looking for excuses to avoid being in the spotlight and keep their safe anonymity instead of facing the challenges of having all eyes on them.

"I meet lots of people who tell me they want to be successful, and they get all excited about what they will do with the money they want to make," says Andrea Rains Waggener, the Up Beat Life Advisor, whose website, http://www. waggener-books. com (http://www. waggener-books. com) provides books, articles, and other resources for living an up beat and successful life. "But I also see huge numbers of these people fail to take action in their lives not because they can't do what they need to to be successful but because they're just scared to step up--even though they know they'll love it when they finally reach their goal. They suffer from what I call 'successphobia,' a fear of having the financial, personal, and professional success they want."

The five signs of "successphobia" are:

1. Making lists of to dos that never getting around to doing them.

2. Continually setting goals but never achieving them.

3. Talking about what's wanted instead of taking action to get it.

4. Owning bookshelves full of advice on how to make money but having a paltry bank balance.

5. Possessing great talent but never getting around to using it.

Successphobia isn't the same as procrastination. It's having the intention to do something now but allowing the fear of responsibility to prevent someone who wants success from doing what they need to do to get it.

"Everyone gets butterflies in their belly when they think about suddenly being the one that everyone is focused on," says Andrea. "For those who let those butterflies stop them from taking action to get what they want, I can show them how to develop some inner qualities that will help them put those fears behind them and go for their dreams."

Andrea's book, Healthy, Wealthy & Wise--52 Life-changing Lessons for the 21st Century, provides a detailed discussion of 52 inner qualities, how those qualities can improve life, and how to develop them. A list of the qualities, as well as an excerpt from the book can be seen at Andrea's website, http://www. waggener-books. com (http://www. waggener-books. com).

Contact Andrea Rains Waggener at (360) 581-4085 for more insights into this topic. Andrea has been featured in Fitness, Shape, and Diane magazines. She’s been a guest on Pacific Northwest TV’s Northwest Afternoon and Being In Seattle, as well as on several radio talk shows. More information about Andrea's books and articles, along with Andrea's inspiring blog, can be found at tp://www. waggener-books. com.

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3 Dimensional Wealth International Adds "Valgenics" As New Course In Its C3DWP Curriculum

3 Dimensional Wealth International Adds "Valgenics" As New Course In Its C3DWP Curriculum

Roey Diefendorf, MI, CLU, ChFC, CFP, RFC, CIMA, C3DWP of New York and Robb Musgrave, MBA, CFP, PhD of Brisbane, Australia convened to bring Valgenics Testing into the 3 Dimensional Wealth Management process. In addition, a new course 3D-308, will be added to the on-line / on-demand 3D Wealth educational platform.

Locust Valley, NY (PRWEB) September 11, 2007

Roey Diefendorf, MI, CLU, ChFC, CFP, RFC, CIMA, C3DWP of New York and Robb Musgrave, MBA, CFP, PhD of Brisbane, Australia convened to bring Valgenics Testing into the 3 Dimensional Wealth Management process. In addition, a new course 3D-308, will be added to the on-line / on-demand 3D Wealth educational platform.

Structured personal legacy planning is gaining momentum throughout the globe. In Australia, Robb Musgrave is the leader in leading clients as well as aiding financial advisers in how to create, live and leave a legacy of meaning and purpose. As part of his PhD research, he created a testing methodology called Valgenics to begin a guided discovery process into one's dominant values.

Valgenics reviews 60 value traits in 6 different categories and 3 different dimensions.

Personal Wealth:
Education and Self Development
Health and Fitness
Family and Relationships

Financial Wealth:
Financial, Career and Business

Social Wealth:
Civic, Philanthropic and Community
Spirituality and Self Awareness

Diefendorf understands the value of Valgenics as a practical tool to help define the values that make up his 3 Dimensional Wealth approach to total wealth management. The cooperation across the oceans by these two men has forged an alliance that will will help advisors globally.

Robb Musgrave is the CEO and founder of Legenis. He can be reached at robb @legenis. com or www. legenis. com.

Roey Diefendorf is the founder of 3 Dimensional Wealth International. He can be reached at Roey @3DWealth. org or www.3DWealth. org.

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MenuForTheWeek. com Searching for the Best Holiday Cookie Recipe

MenuForTheWeek. com Searching for the Best Holiday Cookie Recipe

MenuForTheWeek. com, a meal idea and recipe planning service, is hosting its first ever holiday cookie recipe contest. Any one can enter to win - but only if they have the best holiday cookie recipe!

Denver, CO (PRWEB) November 26, 2009

‘Tis the season for cookies, sweets and holiday treats, and a little friendly holiday cookie recipe competition too! MenuForTheWeek. com (www. menufortheweek. com), a meal planning service that delivers easy to make, affordable, tasty meal ideas straight to subscribers’ inboxes every week, is looking for entrants for its First Annual Holiday Cookie Recipe Contest.

“Cooking for my family and friends is a passion of mine, especially during the holidays when families come together to cook, bake and eat in celebration,” said Dawn Billesbach, founder of MenuForTheWeek. com. “There is nothing like a good old-fashioned holiday cookie contest to bring families together in the spirit of food and celebration.”

Holiday Cookie Recipe Entrant Criteria and Prizes

Holiday cookie recipes will be ranked based on the cookie’s taste, look and creativity, as well as the simplicity of the cookie recipe.

The grand prize holiday cookie recipe winner will receive:
 A 12-month subscription to MenuForTheWeek. com  A four-flavor Love’n Spoonful Sugar Set from www. SavorySpiceShop. com  A Paisley Round Serving Platter from www. CleverlyGifted. com  A MenuForTheWeek eBook titled, “10 Occasions, 10 Recipes”  A feature in MenuForTheWeek weekly e-newsletter and website

Two holiday cookie recipe runner-ups will receive:
 A six-month subscription to MenuForTheWeek. com  A MenuForTheWeek eBook titled, “10 Occasions, 10 Recipes”  A feature in MenuForTheWeek’s weekly e-newsletter and website

Delicious holiday cookie recipes should be sent to CookieRecipeContest@MenuForTheWeek. com by midnight (Eastern), Friday, December 4, 2009. Winners will be announced on December 10, 2009. Any one can enter.

Every Cook is a Winner with a Free Week of Recipes

Entrants are encouraged to sign-up for the company’s weekly newsletter at www. MenuForTheWeek. com to automatically receive a free week’s worth of recipes. The free week’s menu includes 5 dinner recipes, 1 brunch recipe and 1 dessert recipe, along with a printable grocery list. All recipes and meals are family-tested, kid-friendly, and offer a variety of tastes and choices.

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Ecomii™ Launches 'A Better Way' for Conscious Consumers to Live Greener at <a href="http://www. ecomii. com " onclick="linkClick(this. href)">www. ecomii. com </a>: ecomii. com, a premiere 'green' lifestyle destination, provides a credible resource for answers on green living and a social network for consumers in pursuit of a better, more sustainable life

ecomii™ Launches 'A Better Way' for Conscious Consumers to Live Greener at www. ecomii. com : ecomii. com, a premiere 'green' lifestyle destination, provides a credible resource for answers on green living and a social network for consumers in pursuit of a better, more sustainable life

The ecomii™ (pronounced ee-KOH-me) website, www. ecomii. com, introduces the first comprehensive resource designed to demystify green living and help consumers make informed socially-conscious lifestyle choices.

NEW YORK (PRWEB) September 24, 2008

"Currently, over 38 million conscious consumers are willing to alter their behavior to make a positive impact on their personal health and the well-being of our planet. However, they often encounter a disparate amount of unreliable or misleading information which creates more questions than answers," said Todd O'Donald, ecomii co-founder and managing director. "It is with this in mind that we created ecomii as the single definitive destination for objective and credible information on conscious consumerism and green living. ecomii is a trusted resource to help consumers establish a more socially-minded environmentally-conscious lifestyle. No other site matches ecomii's level of accuracy, objectivity and transparency."

Recognizing that consumers need the facts in order to act, ecomii partnered with many of the most authoritative organizations and respected experts to offer practical, how-to guidance for pursuing a socially-conscious lifestyle. These partners include: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New Society Publishers, and the Union of Concerned Scientists, among others.

ecomii will debut with lifestyle centers dedicated to Parenting (www. ecomii. com/parenting (http://www. ecomii. com/parenting)) and Smart Food (www. ecomii. com/food (http://www. ecomii. com/food)). These go-to centers will help consumers make smart choices from diapers to organic vegetables. ecomii lifestyle centers will be anchored by ecomii's Guides and Tips.

    ecomii Guides (www. ecomii. com/guides (http://www. ecomii. com/guides)) provide in-depth, easy-to-digest how-to information on topics ranging from pregnancy and parenting to green building methods, landscaping and everything in between.

  ecomii Tips (www. ecomii. com/tips (http://www. ecomii. com/tips)) feature an easy-to-follow rating system that demonstrates the environmental benefit, health benefit, financial impact and complexity to visitors, addressing differing motivations and concerns about the cost or degree of difficulty in 'going green.'

One of the most exciting areas will be ecomii Action (www. ecomii. com/action (http://www. ecomii. com/action)), which fosters a socially-minded community around simple actions for pursuing a more socially-conscious lifestyle. "By joining ecomii Action, visitors will become part of a collective voice calling for a better way for our families, our country and our planet," added O'Donald.

"From the first time recycler to the eco-enthusiast, ecomii aims to inform, influence and inspire people to take action for our planet's future and to advance the idea that we can all make a difference – one action at a time," said Colton Dirksen, ecomii co-founder and environmental director. "ecomii is designed for differing motivations, whether you are propelled by global warming, the health of your family or high gas and food prices; we believe you deserve the straight story."

"ecomii will help visitors take simple steps to reduce their impact on the planet and enlist their friends and family in the pursuit of a better way," Dirksen concluded.

About ecomii

ecomii is the premiere 'green' lifestyle destination for consumers, serving as both a credible resource for answers on green living and a social network for people in pursuit of a better more sustainable future. As the first comprehensive 'green' resource, ecomii was designed to provide straight answers to challenging questions, demonstrate how small changes will have a major impact and provide a social platform to engage family and friends in the pursuit of a better sustainable way.

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Toshiba Launches Newest Ultraportable Innovation with Portégé R600 Laptop : At 2.4 Pounds and 0.77-Inch Thin, Portégé R600 Laptop PC Combines Executive Mobility with Innovative Features

Toshiba Launches Newest Ultraportable Innovation with Portégé R600 Laptop : At 2.4 Pounds and 0.77-Inch Thin, Portégé R600 Laptop PC Combines Executive Mobility with Innovative Features

Toshiba’s Digital Products Division, a leading provider of mobile computing solutions, today announced the Portégé® R600 laptop PC. At 2.4-pounds(1), 0.77-inch thin(2), this engineering marvel incorporates an integrated 7mm DVD-SuperMulti drive making the Portégé R600 Toshiba’s ultimate ultraportable laptop.

IRVINE, Calif. (PRWEB) October 14, 2008

As the successor to the award-winning Portégé R500 platform, the Portégé R600 offers its own unique collection of new features, such as Toshiba's fourth-generation EasyGuard® Technology(3) with PC Health Monitor, an extended life battery, an enhanced LED backlit transreflective display and a durable chassis. Prices for the ultraportable Toshiba Portégé R600 start at $2,099 (MSRP)(4).

"As Toshiba's signature laptop PC, the Portégé R600 embodies the company's rich tradition of mobile computing innovation," said Carl Pinto, vice president of product development, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. "The Portégé R600 builds upon Toshiba's legacy of innovation and delivers a superior mobile experience by providing performance, functionality and flexibility in an extremely lightweight form factor weighing 2.4 pounds."

Multimedia: Portégé R600 Photos

Designed, engineered and manufactured by Toshiba the Portégé R600 provides users with high-quality and enhanced reliability in a laptop PC. Toshiba's Portégé R600 includes the following leading-edge technologies:

Design Enhancements: The Portégé R600 features an enhanced LED backlit transreflective display for a better viewing angle and contrast and a durable chassis with out increasing the size or weight of the laptop. The laptop PC's touchpad has been moved to the center and the buttons feature a tighter, firmer and more solid design. While the keyboard has been enhanced to provide a better tactile feel for touch typists. EasyGuard® Technology: Toshiba's Portégé R600 laptop features Toshiba's fourth-generation EasyGuard Technology with PC Health Monitor. This new feature is a preventative maintenance utility that continuously checks the performance and functionality of a laptop's critical hardware components and will alert users when the system is in need of a tune up. PC Health Monitor tracks the status of critical components, such as hard drive status, battery life and CPU temperature and system cooling warnings. In addition to PC Health Monitor, Toshiba's EasyGuard Technology is a proprietary, value-added series of hardware and software enhancements designed to better protect and secure one's laptop during everyday computing. Components include HDD Protection, a spill-resistant keyboard(5), fingerprint reader and Trusted Platform Module (TPM). LED Backlit Transreflective Display: The notebook features a special button to allow users to toggle between indoor/outdoor modes depending on the lighting environments. Indoors, the LED backlit transreflective display produces an image rich in saturated color and of superb quality. Outdoors, the transreflective screen lets the sun's light pass through and reflects it out, bringing images on the display to life. Solid State Drive (SSD): Select Portégé R600 configurations feature a 128GB SSD(6), making it one of the world's lightest and thinnest laptops with an SSD. With no moving parts, SSD technology provides customers with an enhanced level of protection, reliability and fast data access. USB Sleep-and-Charge/eSATA Combo Port(7): This unique port provides convenience and speed by allowing data transfers to and from an eSATA external hard drive at rates up to five times faster than USB 2.0, and the ability to charge select USB mobile devices whether the laptop is on, off, or in sleep or hibernation mode. Green Attributes: The Portégé R600 is ENERGY STAR® 4.0 compliant and has achieved a Gold status through the Green Electronics Council's Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT). Complete product specifications for the Portégé R600 models are available at http://explore. toshiba. com/laptops/portege (http://explore. toshiba. com/laptops/portege).

The Portégé R600 is available with a three-year standard limited warranty(8), which includes carry-in support at Authorized Service Providers throughout the country such as UPS Stores and Mail Boxes Etc. locations.

As a responsible global corporate citizen, Toshiba designs all of its new laptop PCs to be RoHS compatible(9), effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.

Toshiba is offering a new, free electronic trade-in and recycling program which includes all laptop PCs and other select electronics, regardless of manufacturer, that have no trade-in value. For more details, please visit http://explore. toshiba. com/green (http://explore. toshiba. com/green). No purchase is necessary to participate in the recycling program.

About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of four business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, Storage Device Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide mobile products and solutions, including industry leading portable computers; projectors; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for automotive, computer and consumer electronics applications; and telephony equipment and associated applications.

TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, which is a global leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems, as well as major infrastructure systems. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 740 companies, with 198,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing $76 billion. For more information on Toshiba's leading innovations, visit the company's Web site at www. toshiba. com.

© 2008 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Information including without limitation product prices, specifications, availability, content of services, and contact information is subject to change without notice.

1. Weight. Weight may vary depending on product configuration, vendor components, manufacturing variability and options selected.

2. Height. Measured at the thinnest edge of the notebook computer.

3. EasyGuard. Toshiba EasyGuard™ technology comprises a number of features some of which may or may not be available on a particular Toshiba notebook depending on the model selected. See www. easyguard. toshiba. com for detailed information.

4. Prices. Reseller prices may vary. MSRP means "Manufacturers Suggested Retail price."

5. Spill-Resistant Keyboard. Under Toshiba testing conditions, the spill-resistant keyboard delayed the time for a water spill to reach the computer's main board to allow more time to properly close down the machine. Toshiba's standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply. Visit www. warranty. toshiba. com for details.

6. Drive Capacity. Drive capacity may vary. 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 109 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. See Hard Disk Drive Capacity Legal Footnote at www. info. toshiba. com.

7. USB Sleep & Charge. The "USB Sleep & Charge function" may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification. In those cases, turn the power of the computer ON to charge the device.

8. Warranty. The terms and conditions of Toshiba's standard limited warranty, extended warranty and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at www. warranty. toshiba. com.

9. RoHS. This product is compatible with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. See RoHS legal footnote at http://www. info. toshiba. com/ (http://www. info. toshiba. com/)

Release Summary:

Toshiba today announced the Portégé(R) R600 laptop PC. At 2.4-pounds, 0.77-inch thin, this engineering marvel incorporates an integrated 7mm DVD-SuperMulti drive making the Portage R600 Toshibas ultimate ultraportable laptop.

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Corporations Eyeing Costa Rica Rentals for Meetings and Incentives

Corporations Eyeing Costa Rica Rentals for Meetings and Incentives

Financial pressures and industry trends boost exposure for boutique meeting venues.

San Jose, Costa Rica (PRWEB) August 8, 2009

Costa Rica has long been a popular destination for incentive travel, company events and business trips for both U. S. and Latin America-based corporations. Beach resort destinations like the Paradisus Playa Conchal and San Jose meeting locations such as the Real InterContinental and Ramada Plaza Herradura are well accustomed to handling these large corporate groups.

It is no secret that these hotels and other chains worldwide have been hit hard by streamlined corporate budgets. Under pressure to cut costs, companies are allocating less money for international travel, conventions and incentive trips. A new trend is emerging to adjust to these economic pressures. Instead of skimping on quality, money-conscious corporations are limiting their guest lists, which once reached upwards of 300, to more elite incentive-based trips for 30 or less.

What the Costa Rica lacks in terms of large-scale resorts and convention centers, it makes up for with an abundant supply of boutique hotels and luxury rentals. These properties are positioned to benefit from this trend by offering small meeting venues with amenities like audiovisual equipment, event planning and personalized service. Guests still include executives and top employees and clients; they just have to work harder to earn the invitation.

Such incentive groups seek a combination of business facilities, convenience and recreational activities. Golf, eco-tourism, shopping, and cultural or adventure tours are the top requested activities, all of which are plentiful in Costa Rica. With a tourism industry eager to find new sources of revenue, many small hotels and vacation rental operators in Costa Rica are already onboard to cater to the boutique business venue trend.

Case Studies

A Texas-based medical company recently hosted a 5-day reunion with 10 employees along Costa Rica's north Pacific Coast at Villa Buena Onda (www. mycostaricavilla. com), a private, all-inclusive, 7-bedroom ocean view property. They chose the property primarily due to its convenient location 20 minutes from the Liberia international airport, its size, scalable rates and full-time staff.

The group hosted daily meetings at the villa's second story, open air lounge with the Pacific Ocean as their backdrop. Despite the unique location, they still had access to meeting necessities such as wireless Internet, whiteboards and a projector. The privacy of the property allowed them to host their discussions in an informal atmosphere, promoting the flow of ideas. All the while, the full-time staff catered their all inclusive meals, drinks and snacks, permitting the group to focus completely on their meetings.

Villa Buena Onda Concierge, Dayana Villalobos, said that the Texas group was the third to host business meetings at the villa, while two other corporations hosted incentive trips. "The difference between the two is a very fine line" Villalobos said. "Both incentive groups and the companies that hosted meetings treated their time at the villa like a working vacation, enjoying private excursions and special activities for the employees in-between informal meetings."

For larger groups looking for a private business trip at a great deal, residential clubs like the Reserva Conchal in Guanacaste (www. vacationscostarica. com/hotels/Reserva_Conchal. htm (http://www. vacationscostarica. com/hotels/Reserva_Conchal. htm )) and the Los Sueños Marriott in Playa Herradura both offer privately owned rental condos. These have access to restaurants, golf courses and other 5-star club facilities. At Reserva Conchal, guests can reserve conference facilities seating up to 80 people, while still maintaining a boutique and personalized feel by renting separate condos in the same building or complex.

Locally-based multinationals are credited for starting the trend by utilizing the country's tourism infrastructure to their advantage, rather than sending top employees to Mexico or all-inclusive destinations that specialize in catering to groups of 200 or more. Airfare prices and health risks compelled many of these companies to turn their sights homeward. As a result, the local rental industry learned to embrace this niche market, and companies in major U. S. cities with direct flights to Costa Rica like Dallas, New York and Miami soon followed suit.

For information on Corporate and Incentive Travel to Costa Rica, contact:

Joan Borreli

Business Travel Expert
1-800-606-1860 xt. 207
Costa Rican Vacations
Www. vacationscostarica. com

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Unique New Parkinson's Resource, Life With A Battery-Operated Brain, Offers Step-by-Step Patient Guide to Deep Brain Stimulation

Unique New Parkinson's Resource, Life With A Battery-Operated Brain, Offers Step-by-Step Patient Guide to Deep Brain Stimulation

Beyond answering the "whys" that arise in considering Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery, Hunt Christensen offers her unique perspective in this comprehensive book. LIFE WITH A BATTERY-OPERATED BRAIN is designed to be a highly readable guide for people with Parkinson's disease (PD), exploring the benefits of this particular surgery on many motor symptoms of the disease.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) April 15, 2009

What would prompt someone to say "Let's stick wires into someone's brain, run voltage through it, and see what happens!"? So asks activist and author Jackie Hunt Christensen in her important new book, LIFE WITH A BATTERY-OPERATED BRAIN: A Patient's Guide to Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery for Parkinson's Disease (Langdon Street Press; April 2009; ISBN 978-1-934938-26-3; $16.95).

Beyond answering the "whys" that arise in considering Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery, Hunt Christensen offers her unique perspective in this comprehensive book. LIFE WITH A BATTERY-OPERATED BRAIN (www. lifewithbobbook. com) is designed to be a highly readable guide for people with Parkinson's disease (PD), exploring the benefits of this particular surgery on many motor symptoms of the disease. "Deep Brain Stimulation is a process, not an event," explains Hunt Christensen.

The author has firsthand knowledge of the procedure more commonly referred to as "DBS" and lived with Parkinson's disease for more than seven years before electing to be evaluated for DBS surgery. Ultimately, she was deemed a good candidate for the surgery, and DBS seemed like her only logical option--a choice that has been validated post-surgery, as Christensen now enjoys life with most of her motor symptoms well controlled. Parkinson's disease, the author is quick to point out, does not end, but DBS is meant to be a long-term treatment.

Now Jackie Hunt Christensen offers readers a resource that was previously unavailable: a step-by-step look at her own journey, as well as information on a typical evaluation process, medical statistics, questions to ask neurosurgeons, opinions from other DBS patients, the programming process for DBS, and much more.

"I wrote this book as way of giving back to the community," Hunt Christensen said. "DBS has given me back so much of my life! I want to share what I've learned from my own experience and others' to help inform the decisions being made every day by others looking for those same results."

LIFE WITH A BATTERY-OPERATED BRAIN is a must-read for those who are considering Deep Brain Stimulation--and for those who love them. Health professionals can also benefit from reading the book, as certain diagnostic tools and therapies may not be safe for use on DBS patients or require specific precautions.

Being released by Langdon Street Press today, LIFE WITH A BATTERY-OPERATED BRAIN will be available in bookstores and online at Life With a Battery-Operated Brain (http://www. lifewithbobbook. com) or Amazon. com.

Jackie Hunt Christensen is also the author of The First Year: Parkinson's Disease, An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed and has published numerous articles and editorials regarding both Parkinson's and environmental issues. In 2006, she won the Milly Kondracke Award for Outstanding Advocacy from the Parkinson's Action Network in Washington, DC.

Jackie, her husband, and two sons ages 17 and 12, reside in Minneapolis.

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"What Part of 'Illegal' Do You Not Understand?" to be Title of Immigration Program When Valley Libertarian Group Meets on July 29

"What Part of 'Illegal' Do You Not Understand?" to be Title of Immigration Program When Valley Libertarian Group Meets on July 29

Illegal Immigration panel discussion will feature Carlos Rodriguez, immigration lawyer and Libertarian Party candidate for U. S. Congress, when the Valley Forge supper club meets on Thursday July 29, 2010, in the Nieuport Banquet Room of the 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant in Van Nuys, California.

Van Nuys, CA (PRWEB) July 24, 2010

On Thursday July 29, 2010, the Valley Forge Supper Club will feature as its main agenda item a program on the immigration issue, deliberately and provocatively entitled "What Part of 'Illegal' Do You Not Understand?" The event will be held in the Nieuport Room at the 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant located at 16320 Raymer St. in Van Nuys with reception beginning at 6:00 pm.

Already confirmed to take part in the evening's presentation are Los Angeles libertarians Ted Brown, Dan Fernandes, and Carlos Rodriguez. Brown has run for office on several occasions and has for many years served to recruit candidates to represent the Libertarian Party on the ballot in California. Fernandes ran in a contested primary for the Assembly District 59 seat. Rodriguez, himself having emigrated from Cuba, by way of New York, works as an immigration lawyer and is a candidate in the U. S. Congressional District 28 race. "All candidates are invited to talk for as long as they care to or dare to," says meeting organizer, Edward Bowers, of the Libertarian Party of the San Fernando Valley (LPSFV). "We want more of a panel discussion than a debate or a one-man show. We have a number of good candidates this year and immigration may not be one of their top issues of focus, but, as they say, if there are ten libertarians in a room, you will find a dozen differences of opinion on one subject, so if anyone has a perspective (fresh or otherwise) on the issue that they are not afraid to share, their participation is encouraged." Although not billed as a debate, "things could get lively," suggested Bowers, as all who attend the banquet will be able to participate once the evening enters Q & A. Also on the agenda there should be a debriefing of Freedom Fest from those in the group who attended the pro-freedom and free-market convention in Las Vegas earlier in the month.

Among the good candidates to which Bowers refers, there are many who hail from the San Fernando Valley region. Those running very active campaigns this season include statewide candidates Rick Bronstein (Insurance Commissioner), Pamela Brown (Lt. Governor) as well as Adrian Galysh, a Senate District 20 candidate, and Erich Miller, who will challenge incumbent Henry Waxman in the 30th Congressional District. Miller's campaign signs declare, "I'm putting Miller in Congress."

The Valley Forge was instituted by Edward Bowers, regional representative of the LPSFV, and currently the Party is the club's only sponsor, although Bowers is looking for co-sponsors as he envisions it as being less of an official Party product, and more of a philosophical libertarian supper club in the grand tradition of Southern California libertarian supper clubs of the past and present. Currently there is the Karl Hess Club which meets on 3rd Mondays in Culver City and they have added another meeting, which convenes just across the Orange County border, called the Konkin-Rothbard Limited because it only is slated to meet in month's where there is a 5th Monday. Similarly the Valley Forge is meant to be an irregular event, meeting only on the 5th Thursday of the month (when there is a 5th Thursday in the month). "It might be too much to ask the libertarian community to support another monthly supper club in L. A.," Bowers explained, "but I was determined to bring more intellectual fare north of Mulholland Drive." Not having to schedule a speaker every month gives Bowers more time to find quality programs. The club's inaugural meeting had a presentation on gun control by Brian Doherty of the Reason Foundation. "If you want folks to come out, Reason is always a good bet," Bowers quipped. "Oddly enough," he noted, "people running for office have not traditionally been a big draw." Yet in election year 2010, candidates have been featured on the agenda. In April, the club had a good turnout for Rick Bronstein, who spoke on healthcare. "When I scheduled him," Bowers reported, "the bill--which I call Corporate WelCare--was still in the House, but by the time Rick spoke, the cheers of 'Yes, we can' had already faded and the big thing in the news was Arizona. I said then that if we could have predicted what the hot current events topic would be, we probably should have scheduled a talk on illegal immigration. Well, here we are three months later, and maybe the oil leak will stay capped long enough that our timing will be right as the debate seems to be heating up again, give or take a few NAACP Tea Party resolutions." Bowers describes himself as "open-minded on open borders. I've heard the Welfare State caveat, and I expect to hear it again Thursday night, but I want more angles than that. I've asked for fearless libertarian perspectives and that is what I'm hoping for." That and a big crowd.

Featuring a unique décor and atmosphere, The 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant is situated at the northeast corner of the Van Nuys airport at 16320 Raymer St. The cross street is Woodley, which in turn intersects Roscoe Blvd, which is freeway close (405 Exit #68). Gathering begins as early as 6:00 PM, and early arrivals are encouraged (as are RSVP's). Dinner should start around 7:00 PM with the program beginning about 7:45 PM. This is a banquet-style event and so there is a set price of $28.00 for the entire dinner which will include the typical choices of meat, chicken, fish, or a vegetarian pasta dish. Members of the press may attend at a reduced cost of $25.00. RSVP to ebowers(at)mac(dot)com.

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