thepussylover: October 2007

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Best Pharmaceutical Web Site of 2008 to be Named by Web Marketing Association in Annual WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 12th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www. webaward08.org. The Web Marketing Association will once again name the Best Pharmaceutical Web site of 2008.

West Simsbury, CT (PRWEB) April 23, 2008

The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 12th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at Web Award Web site The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including pharmaceutical web sites, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. The deadline for pharmaceutical web sites to enter to be judged is May 31, 2008.

"The pharmaceutical industry is very competitive when it comes to Web development and companies can benefit from the independent evaluation of their online efforts," said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. "The pharmaceutical industry has to find the balance between providing an effective website for the consumer with the strict industry regulations they face."

Web sites are judged on seven criteria including design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Each WebAward entry is judged against other entries in its industry category and then against an overall standard of excellence.

All entrants benefit from receiving valuable feedback in terms of their specific scores compared against the average scores for their industry. They also may receive specific comments from the WebAward's professional judging panel on their Web site development efforts.
Winners of a WebAward in the pharmaceutical category will also receive:
Image plaque or certificate of achievement Increased visibility for their company Marketing opportunity to promote the company website to the media Links to your site from the highly ranked WebAward site to help SEO Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers

Each year the Web Marketing Association names the Best Pharmaceutical Website based on the scores submitted by the competition judges. Recent winners of the Best Pharmaceutical Web site include:
2007 - Biggs|Gilmore for Perrigo
2006 - Studiocom for CVS Medicare Expert
2005 - SimStar for BotoxCosmetic. com
2004 - Abdi Ibrahim Pharma - MagiClick Digital Solutions for Healthcare Portal - Morning After Pill
2003 - Insight Interactive Group for CrohnsResource. com Website
2002 - ivpcare, inc for ivpcare, inc website

A complete list of past winners and the entry form for companies who wish to compete for 2008 honors can be found at the Best Pharmaceutical Web site page (http://pharmaceuticals. webaward. org)

Using the quantifiable data collected from more than 15,000 Web site evaluations over the past decade, the WebAwards has defined and recognized industry-specific benchmarks for successful Web sites in each of the seven judging criteria and released an Internet Standards Assessment Report to detail the findings of the study. A copy of the 2009 Internet Standards Assessment Report, including details regarding the pharmaceutical industry, will be provided to all participants

Judging for the 2008 WebAwards will take place in June through August and winners will be announced in September. Judges will consist of a select group of Internet professionals who have direct experience designing and managing Web sites,-including members of the media, interactive creative directors, site designers, content providers and webmasters - with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web site development and technology. Past judges have included top executives from leading organizations such as A&E Television Networks, Agency. com, Blattner Brunner, Bridge Worldwide, The Cincinnati Enquirer, Comedy Central, Disney, Euro RSCG, Ion Global, J. Walter Thompson, John Deere Company, New York Post Interactive, Organic, Inc., Refinery, R/GA, Saatchi & Saatchi, SAP, Starwood Hotels, Sun Microsystems, Warner Bros. Online, Xerox and Zugara.

The 2008 WebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: Burst Media, PRWeb, AllBusiness, Misukanis & Odden, Small Army, ExactTarget, ad:tech conferences, NewsUSA, MediaPost's OMMA conference, TopRank Online Marketing, Creative Chocolate Printing Company, PhizzPop, Internet World UK, Search Engine Strategies, Webmaster Radio, Rovion's InPerson, Snap Shots and Website Magazine..

About the WebAwards

Now in its 12th year, the annual international WebAwards competition sets the standard of excellence in 96 industry categories by evaluating Web sites and defining benchmarks based on the seven essential criteria of successful Web site development. The goal of the Web Marketing Association, sponsor of the WebAwards, is to provide a forum to recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing some of the most effective Web sites on the Internet today. Entrants benefit from a Web site assessment by a professional judging panel and the marketing opportunities presented to an award-winning Web site. For more information, visit www. webaward08.org

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Mentors Inspire Successful Life Choices

Experts in every area of personal and professional growth gather for the best deal on the web: A virtual university in the comfort of your own home or office for under $20 a month.

Mission Viejo, CA (PRWEB) March 8, 2006

Seekers of education and coaching pay thousands of dollars for the same kind of one on one low cost teaching and mentoring offered by experts on www. universityofmasters. com.

Members have access to 30 classes varying from Professional Speaking, Hypnotic Sales Techniques, Financial Prosperity, Holistic Health to Relationship and Communication Skills.

University of Masters. com offers live classes on the phone where participants can interact and ask questions or listen to recordings at their leisure on audio podium. All classes are facilitated by creditialed professionals.

Members leverage their time by downloading content rich subject matter onto their iPod and listening while driving or exercising.

There is no obligation to sign up for any long term commitment. Membership is set on a low month to month enrollment cost.

University of Masters. com is a one stop shop for classes on Marketing, How to Self-Publish, Numerology, Write Web Copy and Neuro Linguistic Psychology. These are just a few of the stellar subjects offered on an ongoing basis. These are indepth classes. No sales pitches here.

Free teleclasses on Tuesday nights at 6:00 Pacific give future members a sample of the lineup of Superstars. The curious public can access Master Teachers and interact with questions and coments. Anyone can participate by clicking on this link: http://www. universityofmasters. com/teleopt. html (http://www. universityofmasters. com/teleopt. html)

If the low cost, a boat load of experts and access to 150 hours of audios wasn't enough, the subscriber also receives a motivational CD each month in the mail just to enhance their learning experience.

Members also prosper when they share this virtual teaching experience with others, earning 25-50% monthly residual income.

Self-growth junkies are calling University of Masters. com the best deal on the internet. Business professionals are spreading the word, "This is a no brainer".

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Sunday, October 28, 2007

PruHealth Set To Grow Following Approval of Standard Life Healthcare Acquisition

PruHealth has announced it is set to grow following the acquisition of Standard Life Healthcare.

London, England (PRWEB) September 3, 2010

PruHealth has become a competitor of scale in the UK Private Medical Insurance (PMI) market following the completion of the acquisition of Standard Life Healthcare by Discovery Holdings* of South Africa.

The acquisition opens a new chapter in PruHealth's development, boosting cover to 700,000 lives and market share to 11 per cent, demonstrating its commitment to the UK market and making it the fourth largest PMI provider in the UK.

Neville Koopowitz, previously CEO of Discovery Health, has been appointed CEO of PruHealth (http://www. pruhealth. co. uk/ (http://www. pruhealth. co. uk/)), and has transferred to London. Herschel Mayers continues as the CEO of PruProtect.

This transaction provides PruHealth with a significantly strengthened competitive position in the UK PMI market. The business will draw on its combined core strengths in product innovation, wellness and service delivery to offer one of the broadest and most flexible health insurance plans (https://www. pruhealth. co. uk/insurance/plan_comparison/plans (https://www. pruhealth. co. uk/insurance/plan_comparison/plans)) and product ranges in the market.

Full integration will roll out over the coming months. A product suite building on the best of the current PruHealth range and the range previously offered by Standard Life Healthcare is scheduled to be launched later this year.

Until then, PruHealth will continue to sell and service the entire product range of both businesses. There will be no changes to broker arrangements during this time, ensuring continuity and certainty is maintained:
Existing policies will not change Broker and customer service will be provided in exactly the same way as before the acquisition Account management and sales support structures across PruHealth and products previously offered by Standard Life Healthcare remain as they were Customers will be contacted and made aware of any planned changes when their policies are due for renewal

Neville Koopowitz, CEO of PruHealth, said: "We are proud to be able to bring to clients both the award-winning product innovation and the excellent service history of two leading PMI businesses, and are excited about the opportunity to further develop our presence in the UK market.

"We are working hard to bring clients a new product suite, building on PruHealth's wellness expertise and Standard Life Healthcare's emphasis on outstanding service and comprehensive coverage."

For previous Standard Life Healthcare policies a transitional brand which refers to 'PruHealth Previously Standard Life Healthcare' will be used during the integration process to ensure a smooth migration.

Neville Koopowitz, CEO of PruHealth, continues: "Our vision is to be the best health insurer in the UK and to excel at everything we do. The combined business will result in a complementary product range and assets in distribution and service as well as scale in negotiations to benefit clients."

"Brokers are core to our strategy and we are firmly committed to this channel and plan to make further investment in broker distribution going forward."

Advisers and their clients who visit the Standard Life website will be automatically redirected to www. welcometopruhealth. co. uk for information on Standard Life Healthcare

Notes to editors:
*Discovery has confirmed the transfer of ownership of Standard Life Healthcare, a subsidiary of the Standard Life Group, to Prudential Health Holdings Limited following approval by the Financial Services Authority and South African Reserve Bank.

Discovery is now a 75 per cent shareholder in the Prudential Health Holdings Limited joint venture with Prudential Assurance Company of the UK comprising two brands, PruHealth and PruProtect

About PruHealth
PruHealth was launched into the UK market in October 2004 as a joint venture between Discovery and UK insurer, Prudential, in response to a growing need for consumer-directed private medical insurance (https://www. pruhealth. co. uk/insurance (https://www. pruhealth. co. uk/insurance)) products.

PruHealth received several industry awards, including the Most Trusted PMI Provider at the 2009 Moneywise Awards, the Best PMI Provider at the 2009 Moneyfacts Awards and the award for the Best Use of Marketing to Intermediaries for 2009 at the Health Insurance Awards.

Today, Pru insurance (https://www. pruhealth. co. uk/insurance/why_choose_pruhealth/why (https://www. pruhealth. co. uk/insurance/why_choose_pruhealth/why)) covers 700,000 lives.

Media enquiries:
Darragh Leeson
Head of Media Relations
Prudential UK and Europe
Marble Arch Tower
17th Floor
55 Bryanston Street
London
W1H 7AA
020 7150 2600
Www. pruhealth. co. uk

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Monitoring Calorie Intake a Click Away With Revolutionary Calorie Scanner™

First portable electronic calorie monitor from Training Peaks LLC helps consumers track calories for athletic, weight management goals.

Boulder, CO (PRWEB) April 25, 2006

Training Peaks, LLC, the leading provider of online training technology for endurance athletes and coaches, has developed the Calorie Scanner™, a cutting edge nutrition tracking system. Ideal for anyone interested in monitoring their caloric intake, from professional athletes to business professionals, the Calorie Scanner fits on a keychain, in a pocket or purse. The database recognizes over a half million UPC bar codes and includes nutrition information for 50,000 “branded” foods, allowing the user to track calories per serving on the go or right in their kitchens. With each UPC scanned, an audible chirp confirms to the user that the barcode has been stored and time stamped. The scanner holds up to 150 scans. The Calorie Scanner is available exclusively at www. TrainingPeaks. com.

Building on its expertise of providing supporting software technology for devices such as Polar, Garmin and Timex watches that monitor calorie expenditure, Training Peaks developed the Calorie Scanner using the Symbol Technology CS 1504 device. The Calorie Scanner automates the process of monitoring calorie consumption through point and click UPC barcode scanning. Ideal for everyday consumers, the device uploads data to a web-based account for convenient analysis by athletes, coaches and nutrition professionals.

Training Peaks Messenger is a Windows application that is provided with every Calorie Scanner. With just a few clicks, the time-stamped UPC scans are easily transferred to TP Messenger via the included USB cable, then instantly uploaded to the user’s private Scanner Inbox via the Internet. The Scanner Inbox provides a web-based interface to match UPC scans to food information in the Training Peaks Nutrition Database. The web-based system provides additional functionality that gives users the ability to “clone” nutrition information from thousands of generic foods from the USDA Database to create “custom” foods. Custom foods are shared by the entire Training Peaks user community.

“The first step to achieving your nutritional goals -- whether it’s for weight loss, athletic performance or managing your health -- is to be aware of what you are putting into your body,” emphasizes Jenna A. Bell-Wilson, PhD, RD, LD, nutrition and fitness expert. “The Calorie Scanner is the ideal way to accurately monitor and create a personalized nutrition plan."

The “Calories Count” slogan from the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans inspired the development of Calorie Scanner. HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson explains that the report “places stronger emphasis on reducing calorie consumption and increasing physical activity”.

“We all know calories count, but counting calories is a pain”, explained Donavon Guyot, CEO of Training Peaks. “Before we developed Calorie Scanner, counting calories was like exercising with your finger pressed into your neck to take your pulse. The Calorie Scanner will do for nutrition what heart rate monitors did for exercise.”

Calorie Scanner support and the next generation of nutrition management functionality are currently available exclusively at www. TrainingPeaks. com. The Calorie Scanner requires a subscription to the online service in order to reconcile UPCs with nutrition information. TrainingPeaks. com provides comprehensive workout planning, nutrition tracking and other tools to help users train for a variety of events from 5/10K’s to marathons and triathlons. Discounts off the retail price of the scanner are available and are based on subscription terms. Pricing and detailed information are available at www. TrainingPeaks. com/CalorieScanner (http://www. TrainingPeaks. com/CalorieScanner).

TrainingPeaks, LLC develops and maintains www. TrainingPeaks. com The Endurance Operating System for Athletes, Coaches and Active Lifestyle Participants.

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LIDP Consulting, Inc. Announces Availability of Fixed-Cost System Consolidation

LIDP Consulting, a leading provider of software and services to the Life, Health and Annuity industry, is now offering consolidation of legacy systems to a single next-generation platform at a fixed cost.

Woodridge, IL (PRWEB) May 23, 2007

LIDP today announced the availability of fixed-cost consolidation of legacy life, health and annuity administration systems to a single platform. For the first time, insurance carriers are able to consider a single, fixed price for the entire system consolidation effort - from system enhancements, to interfaces, to contract conversion, to elimination of troublesome legacy systems.

"This is an exciting opportunity for the insurance industry," said Andy Strevell, LIDP's Vice President of Strategic Application Architecture. "We have done so many conversions, and seen so many different scenarios, that we can now mitigate the risk for insurers who haven't previously been willing to take a chance on a system conversion. Insurers can now move to a fully real-time, ACORD-compliant system environment and know exactly what the entire project will cost."

Keith Guard, LIDP's Director of Sales, is enthusiastic as well. "By offering a fixed cost for legacy consolidation, LIDP is taking the bulk of the risk off of the shoulders of the insurance carriers. Our prospective clients have known that they have needed to do this for a long time, but there were always too many unknowns... now they're asking themselves, "Why wait?"

It all starts with a no-cost, no-obligation visit by insurance experts from LIDP. During this discovery session, LIDP will work with the insurer's subject-matter experts to understand the overall project scope. LIDP will then provide a fixed cost for the next phase, the implementation study.

During the implementation study, even deeper analysis takes place, identifying interfaces, conversion effort, system enhancements, correspondence effort, ad-hoc reports, and everything else that is needed to offer a comprehensive replacement environment. The output of the implementation study is a comprehensive project plan, with a fixed cost for all LIDP effort.

"We've taken the guesswork out of systems consolidation," said Bill Schnittker, LIDP's President and Founder. We're using our years of experience, our insurance and technical expertise, and our ability to get the job done right, and we're offering the insurance industry a way to move to a modern, proven solution with very little risk. Carriers can quickly make a decision that will result in drastic reduction in operating expenses, and the ability to bring new, advanced products to market quickly. It's exactly what this industry has needed for a long time."

About LIDP

LIDP Consulting, Inc. has provided software and services to the life, health and annuity industry for over 25 years. LIDP specializes in comprehensive administration solutions and legacy system consolidation.

Contact:

Keith Guard, Director of Sales

LIDP Consulting, Inc.

630-829-7100

Http://www. lidp. com (http://www. lidp. com)

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VITAZEST&#174; Water Brand Vitamin-Infused Pomegranate Beverage Available on Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET&#174; Web Site CookieDiet. com

VITAZEST® Water Brand Vitamin-Infused Pomegranate Beverage Available on Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET® Web Site CookieDiet. com

Just in time for summer, Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET® web site CookieDiet. com expands selection of refreshing VITAZEST® Water brand beverages by Boca Raton, Florida-based Triple A Products LLC

McLean, VA (PRWEB) June 1, 2009

Dr. Siegal's Direct Nutritionals, LLC today announced that it has licensed Triple A Products, LLC of Boca Raton, Florida, to display the "Compatible with Dr. Siegal's Cookie Diet Hunger-Controlling Foods" logo on the label of its VITAZEST Water Brand Pomegranate beverage. Triple A's VITAZEST Water Brand Green Tea with Lemon & Honey has carried the designation since the summer of 2008. Both beverages, which contain zero calories, zero fat, and zero carbohydrates, are available for purchase on CookieDiet. com (http://www. CookieDiet. com), the official Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET® web site.

"VITAZEST Green Tea with Lemon & Honey has been popular with CookieDiet. com customers whom we remind of the importance of proper hydration," said Matthew Siegal, President and CEO of Dr. Siegal's Direct Nutritionals, LLC. "With summer just around the corner, we're excited to offer our customers another delicious VITAZEST Water brand beverage that's compatible with Dr. Siegal's Cookie Diet."

About Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET®

Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET® products are available online at www. CookieDiet. com; by phone 24/7 at 877-377-4342 toll-free; and from more than 200 doctors, drug stores and other retailers. They're also available at Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET® locations in Arizona (Paradise Valley Mall and Chandler Fashion Center in Phoenix); California (Beverly Hills) ; Florida (Town Center Mall in Boca Raton, Dadeland Mall in Miami, and The Galleria Mall in Ft. Lauderdale); New Jersey (Cherry Hill Mall in Cherry Hill); and Virginia (Tysons Corner Center in McLean).

About VITAZEST® Water

VITAZEST® Water is a premium vitamin enriched beverage with no carbs, no calories, no sugar, and no sodium. This refreshing, healthy drink is perfect for the health conscious consumer and exceeds expectation in both nutritional value and great taste, providing 10 vitamins and minerals in every bottle. VITAZEST® Water is available in 6 delicious flavors: Pomegranate, Blueberry, Kiwi Strawberry, Passion Fruit, Pineapple Mango and Green Tea and comes in a 20 oz size. The flavors are derived from natural fruit and green tea essences. VITAZEST® Water is compatible with all diets.

VITAZEST® Water is produced by Boca Raton, Florida-based Triple A Products, LLC, which has regional offices in Lake Success, New York. For more information, please visit www. drinkvitazest. com.

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BuyRailings. com Announces the New Release of Kee Safety Aluminum Railings

BuyRalings. com is now carrying aluminum railings from Kee Safety. BuyRailings. com now offers a wide variety of Kee Safety products.

Danbury, CT (PRWEB) November 4, 2010

BuyRalings. com is now carrying aluminum railings from Kee Safety. BuyRailings. com now offers a wide variety of Kee Safety products. These products include aluminum railings, base fittings, clips, combination fittings, couplings, crosses, crossovers, elbows, flanges and much more. BuyRailings. com is the #1 best seller of decorative railings in the USA! They are a North American distributor offering an endless variety of consumer and commercial top quality products such as components and tubing for architectural railings, kitchen, bars and closet accessories, and much more!

At BuyRailings. com they offer professional quality products for your home or business. The products are the exact same items - rails, brackets, and fittings - that you see in restaurants, bars, airports, hotels, and office buildings. BuyRailings. com product selection is huge and constantly being updated. They work hard to keep the product lines fresh and relevant and every item sold is reviewed, tested and researched ensuring that it meets the highest standards available in the market today

BuyRailings. com products can be found in business, government, healthcare and hospitality, industrial, public and residential environments.

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Saturday, October 27, 2007

Rising Starfish

Pima Medical Institute Honored At Starfish Awards

Chula Vista, CA (PRWEB) July 10, 2004

Sweetwater Union High School District, the largest 9th Â– 12th grade school district in the state of California, recently honored Pima Medical Institute, 780 Bay Blvd, Suite 101 in Chula Vista at their recent Starfish Awards dinner for PMIÂ’s efforts to provide high school students with easy access to information about multiple career options in the healthcare profession.

The award, presented by Project E. N.C. O.R. E (Education Network for Career Outreach Recruitment and Enhancement) recognizes School-to-Career options for over 1200 students graduating from Sweetwater schools every year. PMIÂ’s Chula Vista campus has programs for Dental Assistants, Medical Assistants, Medical Secretaries, Pharmacy Technicians, Radiographers, Respiratory Therapists and Veterinary Assistants. PMI offers career-training programs that range from 20-weeks to Associate of Occupation Science degrees that take approximately two years.

Â“Most of the fastest-growing jobs in the U. S. require some sort of higher education after high school,Â” said Sue Kirtland, PMIÂ’s Campus Director in Chula Vista. Â“However, attending a four-year bachelorÂ’s degree is not an option for many men and women. At PMI we offer short-term programs for positions that are current and in demand.Â”

PMI is one of the premier medical vocational institutes in the western United States. The privately owned, accredited school provides students with a well-rounded education embracing theoretical classroom studies, as well as on-site training at medical facilities that mirror the working environment they will pursue after graduation.

PMI has been serving students since 1972, with campuses in: Albuquerque, New Mexico; Mesa and Tucson, AZ; Denver and Colorado Springs, CO; Seattle, WA; Las Vegas, NV, as well as their Chula Vista location near San Diego in Southern California. Additional information is available at http://www. pmi. edu (http://www. pmi. edu) or by calling 1-888-442-5998.

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Husband and Wife Who Will Be 90 Years Old Get Dental Implants

For those who have dentures that fly out, pop up, who can't even eat a piece of lettuce the news of dental implants is new news. Very few denture sufferers know that there is hope and help with dental implants.

Clearwater, Fl. (PRWEB) July 2, 2008

Dr. Jonathan J. Bromboz, leading implant dentist, was excited for his latest dental implant patients. They are both nearing their 90th birthdays. She was sick and tired of her teeth the way they were and he said, "well if you are getting them fixed so will I!"

"Some denture sufferers, Dr. Bromboz states, "have no idea that there is a solution to their problem of loose dentures that pop up or fly out when talking or eating. These people cannot eat the foods others eat. It is difficult, near impossible, for them to even eat a piece of lettuce. Most denture sufferers only wear their dentures out in public, for appearance sake. They cannot eat with them. They have tried pounds of denture adhesives, and creams and pastes, to no avail. Every year they wear the dentures, the supporting bone disappears more and more, leaving little or no support for the denture. Dental implants can stop the bone loss and stabilize the teeth so they can chew.

Dr. Bromboz says he is so happy to be able to provide a workable solution for these patient, especially when they are older, so they can have quality of life. "We should be shouting it from the rooftops so that these suffering people can get help. Putting dental implants into the gums to support the dentures so they don't move is a breakthrough equal to the wheel. Imagine these people being able to eat again. Their digestive problems disappearing, their health improving and their enjoyment of life increased 100-fold. Digestive problems can occur simply by lack of fiber (like carrots, and the hard - to-chew foods). Well, a denture wearer may not be able to eat these vital foods."

"This could be the solution", Dr Bromboz states, "to the epidemic digestive and stomach problems older adults experience as they age and don't have workable teeth."

Recent patients of his have written:

"(Dr. Bromboz) wisely prescribed me 7 implants. That was the best thing I've done with my mouth in my entire life.! I now can eat steak, apples and pears, (and) have a perfect bite. Even my digestive system changed because I chew well." E. J.

"I wanted to pass this information on to you, in case other people might have doubts about (dental) implants. I have had mine about a year and am very satisfied with them. I can now eat foods that I was unable to eat before - such as apples, corn on the cob, chewy candies, nuts, etc. I'm glad I chose to go the 'implant' way." MM.

The process is quite simple. Dental implants can be inserted in an appointment at the dental office. Loved ones, no matter what age, can get healthy and enjoy their food once again.

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George Mason University Presents The VISION Series; Eight Evenings of Thought-Provoking Discussion

The VISION Series is a new program featuring distinguished faculty from George Mason University discussing their own research into the pressing issues of our day including, the US and the loss of its creative minds, childhood obesity, the new frontiers of computers and computational science; and even the hot button topic of air transportation in today's world.

FAIRFAX, VA (PRWEB) August 26, 2006

The Vision Series at George Mason University is designed to shed light on the kinds of real world research and idea generation going on on the Mason campus today. During the fall and into next year, through a series of eight lectures, top researchers and scholars illuminate their work for an audience as diverse as the Northern Virginia and George Mason communities.

George Mason University provost, Dr. Peter Stearns, invites this group of outstanding colleagues to lecture on topics relevant to today’s issues; with answers and hypotheses based on their research and its applications in today’s society. As Stearns explains, the lectures aim to “draw from diverse sectors of the university, that will stimulate creative discussion and interest students, faculty and staff, and the wider reaches of the community.”

The inaugural Vision Series kicks off on September 25, 2006 when bestselling author and Hirst Professor of Public Policy at George Mason, Richard Florida, presents The Flight of the Creative Class: The New Global Competition for Talent.

SERIES IN BRIEF:

The Flight of the Creative Class: The New Global Competition for Talent

Richard Florida, Hirst Professor of Public Policy.

Monday, September 25, 2006 at 8 pm

In The Flight of the Creative Class, the follow-up to his 2002 bestseller The Rise of the Creative Class, Florida paints a picture of a global giant on the verge of one of the toughest economic battles of its life.

Towards Virtual Brains

Giorgio Ascoli, Krasnow Institute

Monday, October 16, 2006 at 8 pm

How computer simulations based on detailed experimental data can advance our understanding of how the brain works, with potential benefits for both biomedical and computational science.

Shame and Guilt: The good, the bad, and the ugly

June Tangney, Professor of Psychology

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 8 pm

This lecture offers a summary of current research on the positive aspects of shame and guilt, conducted with children, families, and incarcerated offenders, and discuss implications for parents, teachers, and our criminal justice system.

Computational Sciences: The Third Pillar of the Empirical Sciences

Rainald Lohner, Professor of Computational Sciences

Monday, December 4, 2006 at 8 pm

This talk will explore the reasons for these developments, as well as an outlook for the future, along with a consideration of the wider, philosophical implications the computational sciences are having on the way we perceive the world.

Air Transportation: A Tale of Prisoners, Sheep and Sociopaths

George Donohue, Director, Air Transport Systems Research Center

Monday, January 29, 2007 at 8 pm

This lecture will expain why the current US governmental policies are creating myriad problems in air transport today (like long security lines, delays, unexplained cancellations, bankruptcies and more) and what you as a citizen can do about it.

Childhood Obesity: Our newest global epidemic?

Lisa Pawloski, Associate Professor of Health and Human Services

Monday, February 26, 2007 at 8 pm

America is not alone in battling this crisis; researchers are now finding childhood obesity rates soaring in nations still plagued with hunger and poverty. In this presentation, global trends of childhood obesity will be explored by Pawlowski highlighting her research in Mali, Nicaragua, and Thailand.

Words into Music: or, How an Old Play Becomes a New Opera

Rick Davis, Associate Dean/Professor of Theater, College of Visual and Performing Arts

Monday, March 19, 2007 at 8 pm

Rick Davis and a company of actors and musicians demonstrate how he and composer Kim D. Sherman approach their new operatic adaptation of Love’s Comedy, an early work by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. Side-by-side performances of excerpts from the play and the opera illustrate the role music plays in storytelling and characterization.

Legacy of Life: Creating Healthy Futures

David Anderson, Director, Center for the Advancement of Public Health

Monday, April 30, 2007 at 8 pm

Imagine a society where individuals are healthy, productive, energetic, and compassionate. This session highlights seven convictions for healthier living, incorporating practical strategies for individual and collective action. A challenge to become inspired move beyond policy and awareness strategies, to emphasize root causes of behaviors of concern.

All VISION lectures are free and open to the public and take place at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts Concert Hall. Tickets are required. Visit www. gmu. edu/cfa/vision (http://www. gmu. edu/cfa/vision) to reserve tickets, or visit the Center for the Arts ticket office (Tues.-Sat., 10 a. m. – 6 p. m.) For information call 703-993-8888. The Center for the Arts is located on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123. Paid parking is located in the deck adjacent to the mainstage Concert Hall and FREE parking is located in university lot K. Visit www. gmu. edu/cfa (http://www. gmu. edu/cfa) for more information on this and other Center for the Arts events.

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Rakers Injury Law, LLC - Opens June 1, 2010 - Aggressive and Individualized Representation for the Injured and Their Families

Rakers Injury Law is opening June 1, 2010. Developed to assist the injured in their time of need, the Missouri injury firm assists those injured in automobile accidents, truck accidents, falls on property, animal attacks, workers compensation and other injuries. Rakers Injury Law is experienced enough to win but also small enough to provide individualized attention.

Saint Louis, MO (PRWEB) May 25, 2010

Rakers Injury Law, LLC located in St. Louis County, Missouri, is a Missouri and Illinois personal injury firm dedicated to fighting the insurance companies on behalf of the injured. Opening in June 2010, Rakers Injury Law will devote significant time on automobile accident cases. Lindsay Rakers, the founder of Rakers Injury Law, discusses the current state of automobile accident cases in Missouri and Illinois.

Automobile accidents are the leading cause of death among children worldwide. In the United States, automobile accidents are the leading cause of preventable death. Automobile accidents (also known as traffic collisions, motor vehicle accidents, car crashes, car collisions, motor vehicle collisions) can occur when a vehicle collides with another passenger vehicle, truck, tractor-trailer, semi, pedestrian, bicycle, motorcycle, animal, road debris, or a road structure.

The most common cause of automobile accidents is driver error. Such “error” can be classified as driving too fast for conditions, driving the wrong way, failing to obey traffic signs and signals, inattention, sleep deprivation, drug use, drunk driving, and impairment from medication or a health condition. Sometimes, the driver of the vehicle is not to blame but instead, the vehicle itself is to blame. The recent Toyota recalls have shown just how devastating vehicular defects can be. Rakers Injury Law has seen automobile accidents caused by a variety of vehicle defects including those that slip out of park into reverse, weak tires that blow, rollovers, weak roof metal, defective seats, defective seat belts, gas pedals that stick, and faulty brakes. It is also possible that a lack of car maintenance can be the cause of an accident. Vehicle manufacturers recommend routine maintenance to protect vehicle safety. When vehicle owners miss oil changes, fail to replace damaged brakes, and other maintenance, the vehicle cannot perform as intended.

Although less common, the actual design of the roadway itself can cause an accident. Each state highway and road commission is bound by certain road specifications to protect the lives of drivers. When these state authorities fail to adhere to the guidelines, unnecessary accidents may occur. Automobile accidents can result from missing guardrails, missing signs, potholes, lack of a shoulder, sharp curves, steep hills, missing warning signs and defective traffic signals, among other things. With such cases, there are specific procedures that must be followed and certain evidence must be gathered immediately. It is essential to hire an automobile accident attorney if you were injured due to a defective road design.

These traffic accidents can quickly disrupt the lives of anyone involved. As a result of an automobile accident, the driver and occupants can suffer broken bones, bruises, cuts and scrapes, torn muscles and ligaments, spine damage, disc herniations and bulges, burns, paralysis, and death. In addition to the traumatic physical injuries and resulting pain and suffering, the injured can suffer from emotional trauma resulting from the crash. Because of the injuries, one may miss work and suffer lost wages and profits. Typically, moderate to severe property damage to the vehicle, motorcycle or bicycle is also incurred.

The steps taken immediately following a traffic accident can impact a potential lawsuit. A Missouri automobile accident attorney can provide guidance following such an event. It is crucial that medical treatment is sought, witness statements are taken and most importantly, that the injured does not speak to the insurance company.

Lindsay Rakers, the founder of Rakers Injury Law, exclusively devotes her time as a Missouri and Illinois personal injury lawyer. After attending the University of Illinois at Urbana for undergraduate work and Saint Louis University School of Law for law school, Lindsay immediately knew that Missouri and Illinois injury law was her calling. Following several years of representing major corporations and insurance companies in Missouri and Illinois injury cases, Lindsay decided she had seen enough bullying of the injured. She decided to put her talents and ambition to better use by representing the injured and their families. She hasn't looked back. Since switching to representing those injured in Missouri and Illinois, Lindsay has successfully collected more than $11 million for her clients in settlements and awards. Lindsay prides herself on providing individualized attention to each of her clients, day or night. This has lead Lindsay to provide her Missouri and Illinois personal injury clients not only with her email address but her personal cell phone number so that clients always know she is only a phone call away to answer questions.

As a Missouri and Illinois injury attorney/lawyer, Lindsay Rakers at Rakers Injury Law has vast experience handling injury claims in both Missouri and Illinois including - motor vehicle accidents, auto accidents, vehicular accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, truck accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, semi-truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, falls on property, slip and falls, premises liability, animal attacks, dog bites, defective products, defective drugs, and burn injuries.

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Friday, October 26, 2007

Desperate Mother Finds Hope for Her Seriously Obese Child

250 pound 11-year old son reverses one pound per day weight gain.

Sarasota, FL (PRWEB) March 29, 2005

Eleven-year old Kenny Albino was gaining one pound per day and had reached 250 pounds. KennyÂ’s mother was desperate and ashamed. Not only did the doctors fail to help, the doctors blamed KennyÂ’s mother.

KennyÂ’s weight problem began only two months after he was born when he started to drink an unusual amount of milk. By the time he was one year old, he weighed 50 pounds.

KennyÂ’s weight problem ruined his parentsÂ’ lives. KennyÂ’s father had to take a leave of absence to take care of baby Kenny. Kenny was too big to change diapers or carry. DoctorsÂ’ expenses escalated, but he was bigger every time he stepped into the doctorÂ’s office.

Finally, Kenny reached 11 years old and 250 pounds. He had pains in his legs, trouble sleeping, and was gaining one pound per day. His mother was deeply concerned about her son.

It was then that KennyÂ’s mom was invited by a friend to attend a seminar given by a direct marketing company called MIS, Multiple Income Solutions. She went to hear Dr. Aharon Friedman of Natura Medical, Inc.

Dr. Friedman is a world-renown physicist, not a medical doctor. Over the years, Dr. Friedman had gained weight himself. At 310 pounds, he was not only obese, he had diabetes and his doctor told Dr. Friedman that he was in immediate danger of dying. Rather then report to the emergency room of the hospital as ordered, Dr. Friedman start applying his scientific skills to studying the chemistry and metabolic aspects of weight loss and diabetes. Applying his own remedies, Dr. Friedman lost over 100 pounds and his diabetes in one year. Thus, the weight loss supplement VivaSlimÂ™ was born.

At the seminar, Dr. Friedman told Mrs. Albino, that contrary to what she had been told before, Â“It is not your mind. It is your cells that are doing this do you.Â” As you can imagine, Mrs. Albino was so relieved that she could hardly keep from crying.

When Dr. Friedman gave KennyÂ’s mom a bottle of VivaSlim at the seminar, she was so eager and excited she rushed home to give it to Kenny, skipping the rest of the seminar.

Within one-half hour after taking two VivaSlim pills, the pain in KennyÂ’s legs was gone. Kenny started sleeping at night and lost one pound per day for the next ten days. His mother called it a Â“miracleÂ” and she credited VivaSlim with saving her sonÂ’s life.

Â“We make no medical claims for VivaSlim,Â” says Dr. Friedman. Â“It is simply a nutritional supplement for those who want to lose weight and those with diabetes. We are not saying that KennyÂ’s results or my results are typical; we are not saying we can help everyone; and we are not saying that once you lose the weight it will permanently stay off; we simply feel that we have a unique and natural approach to assisting those who want to lose weight. We believe weight loss is not a function of willpower; it is a function of body chemistry. As we say, Â‘Let your body worry about losing weight Â– take VivaSlimÂ™.Â’Â”

VivaSlim is a product of Natura Medical, Inc. of Sarasota, Florida. VivaSlim is marketed through Multiple Income Solutions of Vero Beach, Florida. To find out more or to get more information now, go to: http://johnlux. vivatoxicfree. com/vs_vivaslim. aspx (http://johnlux. vivatoxicfree. com/vs_vivaslim. aspx)

Some of these statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. As with any dietary product, nursing or pregnant women should consult with their physician prior to using this product. VivaSlim may reduce blood sugar levels. Those with hypoglycemia or diabetes should consult their doctor before using VivaSlim, and should monitor their blood sugar while using it. Your benefits may differ substantially from othersÂ’ benefits according to your own situation. VivaSlim does not cure diabetes or any other condition. Couples trying to conceive a child should not take VivaSlim.

VivaSlim is the first of a series of new products from Natura Medical aimed at weight loss and health. Â“Let your body worry about your weight Â– get VivaSlimÂ™.Â”

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Thursday, October 25, 2007

More than Six Million People a Month Get their News from Citizen Journalists on Allvoices

Innovation, interest in first-hand accounts from citizen reporters spikes activity on the web’s largest global news hub

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) July 7, 2010

Allvoices. com, the largest open media site in the world (http://www. allvoices. com), today announced that 6.5 million unique monthly visitors now get their news and information from more than 375,000 registered citizen journalists reporting on its platform, making it the largest citizen media site (http://www. allvoices. com) in the world. Allvoices is the only media platform where anyone can report unfiltered news and other timely information from anywhere, anytime for immediate consumption by a global audience. Contributor and reader growth is in direct proportion to, and an affirmation of citizen journalism’s popularity, the ease of which anyone can publish reports on Allvoices, and the site’s ability to verify report credibility—an industry first and a necessity in citizen journalism.

Launched just two years ago and already ranked a top 3000 site by Alexa and top 2000 site by Quantcast, Allvoices has quickly become the web’s leading resource for first-hand event accounts from hyper-local to global locales. The public’s hunger for alternative news sources and un-sanitized information has been a major contributor to the site’s popularity as a repository for raw news accounts.

To ensure reports are thorough, Allvoices employs a unique combination of technology, automated aggregation and community content curation to provide a 360 degree view of every contribution. Fully-realized “news packages” can start with as little as a text message. Once received and vetted for authenticity, Allvoices Automated News Room (http://www. allvoices. com) surrounds reports with related information from other mainstream and user-generated sources such as blogs, video, pictures and Twitter to produce a richly detailed accounting from multiple, immediate perspectives.

“Allvoices was born into a media climate where we were the ‘right idea at the right time,’” said Amra Tareen, founder and CEO, Allvoices. “Citizen Journalism (http://www. allvoices. com) is finally coming into its own; there are simply too many information sources now for the mainstream media to keep up with news consumers’ growing expectations of immediacy, unfiltered and unedited content, first hand perspective, the ability to share and manipulate information or become an information source themselves. Allvoices’ rising popularity affirms our belief that news is not defined by a finite number of publishers, but by anyone, anywhere with the means to capture an event and explain its significance.”

Over the past year Allvoices’ rapid technological innovation has raised bar for citizen journalism. The site is responsible for introducing a number of other firsts which have contributed to the site’s popularity as a destination-location for news you can’t find within mainstream sources. Concurrently, interest in specific world events such as the Iranian elections, the World Cup, the Olympics and other political, cultural, socio-economic and human interest stories has also contributed to Allvoices’ rapid user acquisition.

Advancements in citizen journalism coming out of Allvoices this year include:

--The Global Assignment Desk - where both professional and citizen journalists provide regular in-country reports from 30 major cities around the world.
--The appointment of David Warthen, Ask Jeeves (Ask. com) co-founder and Internet visionary as Allvoices’ Chief Technology Officer
--Warthen revolutionized online search and marketing while at Ask Jeeves and helped lead the company through its initial public offering (IPO) in 1999.
--The most lucrative incentive plan in the citizen journalism industry, including health care for citizen reporters
--The Allvoices Syndication Program where:
--Allvoices offers world wide exposure to media and image buyers.
--Allvoices licenses submitted images
--Allvoices international platform showcases contributor images and increases the chances of selling images
--Innovative reporting assignments such as the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa News Reporting Contest, and

“We’ve worked very hard to get to this point, and the reception we’ve received from both the mainstream media and proponents of citizen journalism alike has been tremendous,” said Aki Hashmi, Chief Marketing Officer, Allvoices. “There is broad recognition of the importance of the citizen reporter’s perspective on world events, and before our inception there were few places for that unique, first hand voice. Our goal is to make sure we maintain a strong platform where journalists of all types can publish and promote their work. The numbers we’re announcing today agree with and affirm our intent of providing the best vehicle for anyone who wants to expose news to the world.”

About Allvoices, Inc.
Allvoices. com is the largest global community offering local to global news and perspectives in one place. With its proprietary technology, Allvoices provides a 360p view of news by enabling citizen reporting from its community and international news bureaus that is automatically surrounded by additional sources of content including mainstream news feeds and blogs, social media feeds (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube), images and videos which provides context, insight and diversity of opinions around a broad range topics and issues on the global, national and local levels. Allvoices utilizes professional online news stories and media to determine relevancy and credibility with each contribution made to the site. Its highly automated system blends the latest advances in natural language processing and machine learning with a vibrant, diverse and engaged community so anyone can easily publish relevant, trustworthy news for a global audience. The resulting connection and dialogue between contributors and readers makes Allvoices the destination for breaking news (http://www. allvoices. com), hyperlocal topics and popular global interest stories (www. allvoices. com).

Contact:
Press(at)allvoices(dot)com

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NAS Announces Wyoming Healthcare Recruiting and Retention Webinar Online Seminar Explains Blogging, Video Technology and Social Networking

Denver, CO (PRWEB) June 18, 2009

NAS Recruitment Communications' Denver office announced today an encore edition of a new informational webinar for healthcare recruitment professionals in the state of Wyoming. The presentation will occur on Monday, June 29 at 10:00 MST. The announcement came on the heels of a similar successful webinar series NAS provided to the Human Resources and recruitment market earlier this month.

"Having presented this information at the request of several organizations in the healthcare arena already, it only made sense to offer this opportunity for the healthcare industry collectively in Wyoming," said Amanda Shewmake, Vice President of the West Central Region for NAS. "We recognize it can be daunting to determine where to begin to engage social networks, video technology and blogging for recruitment. This venue will give organizations an overview of the most notable, successful and cost effective methods and trends."

The online presence a healthcare organization portrays on its career Web pages and during the application process can be the key element in a prospective applicant's career decision. Other influences can include a facility's job posting text both online and offline and the level of engagement that is provided to encourage candidates to view the "employee experience" at a healthcare facility.

To register for this upcoming event or to learn more about NAS' Web 2.0 digital recruitment solutions, please contact Amanda Shewmake at ashewmake @ nasrecruitment. com.

NAS Recruitment Communications, part of McCann Worldgroup, delivers best-of-class HR strategy solutions for online and offline candidate engagement, and specialized expertise in career websites, onboarding, employee communication and HR metrics. Creating Demand. Delivering Talent. Changing Lives.

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Wave Goodbye to Flabby Arms With Slimming Sleeves Shapewear

LegLuxe. com introduces a new way to get rid of flabby arms with its Silver Wave Slimming Sleeves. The unique arm shapewear promises to tighten and tone flabby arms in a comfortable, discreet manner.

East Brunswick, NJ (PRWEB) December 9, 2008

LegLuxe. com (http://www. legluxe. com (http://www. legluxe. com)]), an online retailer of fine-quality legwear and shapeware, has added a new product designed for women who want a solution to their flabby arm (http://legluxe. com/item. php? item=473&cat=174) concern.

New Silver Wave Slimming Sleeves arm-shaper is a skin-firming and toning sleeve that combines a breathable, micro-massaging knit with built-in clinical-grade compression for additional support and revitalization to help get rid of flabby arms (http://www. legluxe. com/).

'We listened to consumers who wanted a new way to improve the appearance of saggy arms (http://www. legluxe. com/index. php? cat=217&viewall=1&all=1) and upper shoulders. After extensive research and development, we developed Silver Wave Slimming Sleeves, a shapeware solution that gently massages the skin to improve microcirculation and boost lymphatic drainage," said designer Enzo Pinelli, owner and lead designer of Solidea, makers of Silver Wave Slimming Sleeves.

Silver Wave Slimming Sleeves micro-massage feature is made possible with a patented 3D wave knit. The stretchable fabric contracts and expands during movement massaging the skin and breaking up unwanted fats and fluids that lie underneath.

The product's breathable knit also contains anti-microbial silver ions. This makes Silver Wave Slimming Sleeves ideal for layering under tops, dresses and jackets for a sleek and slender silhouette.

The built-in compression of Sliver Wave Slimming Sleeves acts like a second set of muscles -- boosting microcirculation in the vessels of the skin's upper layers, and ridding it of unhealthy fats, toxins and fluids.

Pinelli also notes that Silver Wave Slimming Sleeves are sometimes recommended by doctors as a compression arm sleeve for post arm-liposuction or mastectomy lymphedema. When worn after surgery, the shapewear helps prevent swelling and the accumulation of fluids.

The concept of these arm sleeves is based on the technology of Solidea's widely available anti-cellulite shorts. According to an article in The Italian Plastic Surgery Journal, these shorts have a number of clinically proven benefits including:
Reduces the appearance of cellulite Takes inches off the hips, thighs and buttocks Creates a smoother, even skin tone About LegLuxe. com:
LegLuxe. com (http://www. legluxe. com (http://www. legluxe. com)]) is a leading online retailer of stylish accessories designed to support and revitalize the body. Their motto is fashion accessories for a better you. The company is dedicated to providing a rewarding self-service shopping experience to every shopper and offers free shipping on purchases of $79.95 or more.

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Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Expands Initiative to Identify all Knauf Tianjin &amp; Taishan Chinese Drywall Homes in Gulf States

Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Expands Initiative to Identify all Knauf Tianjin & Taishan Chinese Drywall Homes in Gulf States

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying, "we think only 1 in 20 homes with Knauf Tianjin toxic Chinese drywall, in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and the Houston/Austin metro areas of Southeast, Texas have been identified." They say, "if you live in a 2005-2006, new, or remodeled Gulf States home, that has had numerous AC coil failures, please call us and we will try to help you figure it out. We think most Gulf States 2005-2006 homeowners have not connected the dots between failed AC coils, and toxic Chinese drywall, and we have to change this mind set before time to get you identified runs out." The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is also saying, "we are now trying to identify all toxic Taishan Chinese drywall. Taishan toxic Chinese drywall can be identified with - made in china, meet or exceed ASTM C1396 04 standard, and DRYWALL 4feetx12feetx1/2 inch, or it may say, Venture Supply Inc. Mfg. Shandong Taihe, China, and the edge tape may be labeled Venture Supply." The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center will assist all 2005-2005 homeowners in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or the Houston/Austin, Texas metro areas with free advice regarding a self inspection for toxic Chinese drywall. For more information please call the group at 866-714-6466, or contact them via their web site at http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter. Com

Washington, DC (Vocus) October 25, 2010

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying, "we are literally getting phone calls from homeowners in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or the metro areas of Southeast Texas, about the fact they have just discovered toxic Chinese drywall in their homes-every day. They never realized numerous failed air conditioning coils were the number one symptom for toxic Chinese drywall." The group says,"we can't emphasize enough how important it is to get all Knauf Tianjin 2005-2006 toxic Chinese drywall identified in all US Gulf States, and now we are really going to ramp up our efforts to get toxic Taishan Chinese drywall identified now-we don't want any completely innocent homeowner to miss the possible opportunity of a settlement from the manufacturer." They say, "Knauf Tianjin toxic Chinese drywall is clearly marked, however Taishan is not so easy to identify. Taishan may be marked with Venture Supply on its edges, or it may say Shandong Taihe China. The Taishan could be in your attic." The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says, "we are trying to make this super simple for homeowners in the extreme US Southeast. If you live in a 2005 to 2006 new, or remodeled home, and if your home has had numerous air conditioning coil failures please call us, and, and we will walk you through a very simple home self examination for toxic Chinese drywall. For more information concerned homeowners in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or the metro areas of Houston, or Austin, Texas, can call the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or they can contact the group via their web site at http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter. Com

What are easy to see symptoms of toxic Chinese drywall, or toxic Knauf Tianjin, Taishan Chinese drywall in Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and Southeast Texas? The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying, "finding toxic Chinese drywall, toxic Knauf Tianjin, and or Taishan toxic Chinese drywall may be pretty simple in all US Gulf States. First we ask consumers if they have had repeated AC coil failures, next we ask if their electrical copper ground wires, in their homes electrical outlet boxes have turned black, and we ask if the homeowner has had other strange electrical, or health issues, then we ask them to check their attic." For pictures, and additional information about Chinese drywall please visit the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center's web site at http://chinesedrywallcomplaintcenter. com

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says, "we do not understand why President Obama has yet to mention the US toxic Chinese drywall disaster one time in public? We do not understand why the current US Congress has failed to help the completely innocent US homeowners in a meaningful way, and no, a tax deduction is a joke." They say, "why isn't ABC, CBS, NBC, or Fox TV covering this story---the worst environmental disaster for US homeowners ever? Is it because President Obama, and the current US Congress have failed innocent US citizens in the worst possible way?" The group says, "we just received a e-mail from a US homeowner stuck in a toxic Chinese drywall home-We are so desperate and don't know what to do. Please help us. Everywhere we turn we are running into a brick wall with no one helping us. Our health is being affected severely. Why isn't the national news media reporting this story?" http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter. Com

(United States District Court-Eastern District of Louisiana MDL Case #2047).

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Introducing MedicareSupplementShop. com - A Source For Medicare Supplement Plans and Medicare Supplement Information

The Medicare Supplement Shop Web site has officially been launched, giving users the ability and freedom to choose the best and most affordable Medicare Supplement Plans.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) January 14, 2009

Medicare supplement insurance plans provide peace of mind to seniors who need essential medical services. However, finding the correct plan that fits a person perfectly can be a difficult venture, which is where MedicareSupplementShop. com comes in. We do the work for you by searching the multitude of plans and coverage options that are available in your immediate area and provide you, the customer, with best choices available. The companies and plans that we provide will allow you to keep the same doctors and hospitals of your choice.

The Medicare Supplement Insurance landscape changes every year, making the process of selecting the best Medicare supplement extremely challenging. Another thing to keep in mind is the simple fact that our new president, Barack Obama, along with the newly elected Congress could potentially alter the current health care policies. Therefore, it is better to get a jump start now and understand what kind of coverage will suit your needs and of course, what it will cost you.

A good Medicare supplemental insurance plan will lower your out-of-pocket expenses, giving you more financial freedom. Our Medicare Supplement experts make the process of selecting a good Medicare supplement very easy by offering free advice about the Medicare Supplement plans offered in your state.

We compare all plans and prices to make sure you save as much money as possible while still receiving excellent coverage. Saving money on your Medicare Supplement Plan is a simple task that will start the New Year off in the right direction.

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Sunday, October 21, 2007

New Roll-On Analgesic Prevents Pain and Offers Daily Health Therapy for Almost Anyone

Essere Corporation has Developed a New Roll-On Analgesic Prevents Pain and Offers Daily Health Therapy for Almost Anyone

(PRWEB) September 22, 2002

New Roll-On Analgesic Prevents Pain and Offers Daily Health Therapy for Almost Anyone

PITTSBURGH, Sep. 25 /PRNewswire/ --

A new topical roll-on analgesic with both pain and pain preventive ingredients utilizes "old fashion," natural pain inhibitors proven over the years, according to the manufacturer.

Flex-RX(TM) helps to increase joint range of motion, flexibility, and it may help prevent muscle cramps and stiffness, says Terry Ann Yimin of Essere Corporation, who formulated the remedy for a father with chronic, arthritic knee pain and an active, athletic family. See http://www. useflex. com/ (http://www. useflex. com/) (browser).

"Pain does not discriminate -- whether you are younger or older in age, you will experience some form of pain in your life. This is why we made Flex-RX(TM), a complete health and fitness therapy for everyone," says Robert Sopcak, also of Essere.

Suggestions for using Flex-RX(TM) as a temporary pain reliever includes arthritis, backache, stiffness, strains, bruises, muscle soreness, carpal tunnel, sprains, restlessness from travel and inactivity, sports injuries, bursitis, migraines, muscle spasms, sciatica and more.

Because of the rising cost of prescriptions and other health related products, Essere is doing functions and health fairs where people can first sample Flex-RX(TM) before they buy it. In doing business the "old fashion" way, the principals of Essere feel that it is important for consumers to buy a product from which they actually get results. If you have an event that you would like Essere to attend, please contact them.

This amazing formula is now used and recommended by people of all ages including doctors, seniors, outdoor sportsmen, laypersons, casino enthusiasts, frequent travelers, homemakers, skiers, golfers, body-builders, tennis players, football players and just about every other type of athlete or individual of which you can think.

Combining a passion for philanthropy and sports, Ms. Yimin, a woman of entrepreneurial spirit, brought to fruition the vision of Essere. The Company uses past experiences and present knowledge to formulate and develop their product lines. Growing up with strong family beliefs, the owners are committed to providing advanced, affordable care products that "do work" in the marketplace.

For additional information on Essere and its other fine products, visit http://www. essereonline. com/ (http://www. essereonline. com/) or contact them directly at (866)-ESS-ERE0 (377-3730).

Contact:

Company: Essere Corporation

Name: Terry A. Yimin

Title: President

Phone: (412) 562-2100

Fax: (412) 394-3209

Web: www. essereonline. com

Email: essere@earthlink. net

Friday, October 19, 2007

EnviroMop Appoints Senior Executive -- Thomas Deller To Assume COO Role

EnviroMop™ LLC, a manufacturer of hydrophobic cellulose-based sorbent material, is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas E. Deller to the position of Vice President/Chief Operating Officer.

Highland Park, NJ, USA (PRWEB) May 16, 2006

EnviroMop™ LLC, a manufacturer of hydrophobic cellulose-based sorbent material, is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas E. Deller to the position of Vice President/Chief Operating Officer.

Outstanding products, superior customer service, and a core level appreciation of gaining success through people; these three fundamentals are the guiding principles that have run consistently through Tom Deller’s business life. He has progressed steadily through a succession of increasingly complex management positions to become the President and CEO of the highly respected Omega Polymer Technologies, Inc. and, most recently, President of his own management consulting firm, Danicose Inc. His blue chip background in the plastics, electrical and specialty chemicals industries includes senior management roles in the world recognized Dexter Corporation, Ferro Corporation, Pultrusions Corporation, and Allen Bradley. As a versatile senior executive, Mr. Deller has extensive leadership experience in all aspects of business development, strategic planning, manufacturing, customer service, marketing, and sales.

An inventive leader adept at managing multi-site operations with a commitment to team management, he is known for developing industry-recognized solutions to meet changing market needs. Mr. Deller earned a BS degree in electrical engineering from the University of Cincinnati and an MBA from Butler University. He has served as Chairman of both the Reinforced Plastic/Composites Institute – Society of Plastics Industries, and the Pultrusion Industry Council. Additionally, he is the author and presenter of numerous technical and business articles as well as a sought after conference moderator.

Tom Deller said “The key to every successful business entity is meeting the challenge of creating value for all of the partners in the entity. These include Customers, Employees, Suppliers, Investors, and Owners. EnviroMop offers a unique product and service at a time when our economy needs every technological advance to meet the significant challenges in oil supply and environmental issues. EnviroMop meets these needs and creates value. I am excited about the opportunity to be part of this venture.”

David Levine, President of EnviroMop stated “we are fortunate that Tom has joined us as we get ready for a major growth spurt. His manufacturing expertise will be invaluable to us in building a world-class organization to support our growing list of domestic and global customers.”

The EnviroMop product, Maximum Oil Pickup™ (MOP) is a revolutionary patented hydrocarbon sorbent material that improves upon the existing arsenal of oil spill absorbent products. This unique patented product:

Works on water and land; in all types of weather conditions. Is 100% biodegradable, non-corrosive, non-toxic, non-irritating – it is safe to plants and animals. Cleanly recovers up to 95% of the absorbed oil simply by squeezing. The remaining material can be burned to recover 100% of the available energy, while leaving as low as 0.1% ash. Absorbs up to 30 times its own weight in oil offering superior absorbent performance. It is treated to be a fire retardant. And is lightweight; easy to handle. Has traction restoring grit, so treated hard surfaces are immediately safe and not slippery. It is lightweight; easy to handle. Cost effective in comparison to other sorbents. -MOP is available in bags (loose), pillows, and booms.

Liquids Absorbed Are: Jet Fuel, Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, Motor Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, Transformer Oil, Mineral Oil, Viscosity Enhancers, Surfactants, Ethyl Alcohol, Methyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Methyl Ethyl, Ketone, Thinner, and any other liquid hydrocarbons.

Performs Reliably In: Oil & Gas Production, Petroleum Transportation, Petroleum Refineries, Gas Transmission, Petrochemical Plants, Utility Generating Plants, Health Care Facilities, Oil-Fired Furnaces, Manufacturing Plants, Marine Terminals, Rail Transportation, Service Stations, Rental Yards, Airports, Fleet Maintenance, Heavy Construction, Pulp & Paper Mills, Food Processing Plants, and many other industrial and service applications.

About: EnviroMop™, LLC was formed in 2004 to promote the revolutionary patented product Maximum Oil Pick-up™ (MOP) which can clean up hazardous oil, and other hydrocarbon material, spills easily and safely while both allowing for the recovery of the spilled material and returning a clean environment. Located in New Jersey, USA, EnviroMop™ is capable of serving the worldwide needs for this unique product. For the manufacturer’s safety data sheet (MSDS), an informational brochure, and more, please visit www. EnviroMop. com.

US Patent # 5,492,881. Worldwide patents filed and granted.

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VDIworks Brings the Magic of Desktop Virtualization to Dubai's GITEX 2009

VDIworks introduces green IT and desktop virtualization solutions to the Middle East market. Solution on show, October 18-23, at booth #G6-49

Austin, TX (PRWEB) October 17, 2009

VDIworks, a leading provider of virtual desktop management and enablement products, announced today that it would be exhibiting at the GITEX 2009 IT convention in Dubai. In recent years, GITEX has grown to be one of the world's largest Information Technology events. According to the show's organizers, close to 130,000 attendees are expected this year, demonstrating the increasing reach and importance of the show.

"We think the IT market in the Middle East is particularly exciting. Companies here are undergoing significant growth and are undertaking large-scale expansion of their IT footprint," said Amir Husain, President and CEO of VDIworks. "And we're very impressed with the environmentally conscious way this growth is taking place. Organizations in the region are very interested in reducing their energy consumption and fielding truly 'green' IT solutions."

In recent years, the Middle East - particularly the United Arab Emirates - has been leading the way in environmentally friendly, Green innovation. In 2007, the Government of Abu Dhabi became the first to announce that it would achieve the goal of a zero-carbon, zero-waste city in the near future. Since then, massive projects such as the Masdar Green City initative, solar farms and the world's first positive-energy building, have been undertaken.

One of the key benefits of VDIworks' Virtual Desktop technology is that it drastically reduces energy consumption. Conventional PCs are typically power-hungry, consuming between 200-400W of energy, but a VDI implementation based on the VDIworks platform cuts this down to a mere 15-20W per desktop.

VDIworks provides a complete end-to-end solution for desktop virtualization, including connection brokering, virtual machine management, physical server and thinclient management, health, inventory and power control. The inexpensive software solution works with products from all major servers, thin clients and desktop remoting protocols to deliver virtual desktops with an excellent user experience and rock-solid manageability.

The VDIworks solution will be on display at booth G6-49 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, between October 18th and 23rd. For more information or to register for an evaluation, please visit: www. vdiworks. com

About VDIworks:
VDIworks makes easy-to-use software that enables IT managers to centrally create, deploy and manage virtual desktop infrastructure. The company's technology is based on more than 20 filed and awarded patents and is built on five generations of proven success with enterprise environments. VDIworks offers ultimate flexibility and preserves customer choice by giving customers the ability to deploy the right solution for the right user type, utilize any back-end hardware, end-point user access device or virtualization technology for desktop virtualization. The VDIworks Virtual Desktop Platform streamlines and simplifies virtual desktop deployments, enabling IT organizations to gain improved management and control, ensuring data and asset security, delivering a superior end-user experience, and ensuring the business continuity and cost reductions promised by desktop virtualization to companies around the world. For more information on VDIworks, visit www. vdiworks. com.

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Thursday, October 18, 2007

MEDSEEK Continues Growth and Expansion

Healthcare technology private equity fund invests in eHealth pioneer and market leader.

Birmingham, AL (PRWEB) April 4, 2008

MEDSEEK, a leading provider of enterprise portal management solutions designed to transform the customer experience, announced today that Eastside Partners, a private equity fund that targets fast growing companies in the healthcare, financial, and information technology sectors, led a $6 million dollar investment in MEDSEEK.

The increasing need for easy "anytime anywhere" access to clinical data for physicians, patients, consumers and employees is rapidly accelerating the demand for enterprise scale portal technology. MEDSEEK is meeting this demand by providing hospitals and IDNs an enterprise-wide solution that allows for the creation of highly interactive and transactional portals that become the virtual front door to the facility. By allowing consumers, patients, physicians and employees remote access to information within the facility via the portal, MEDSEEK allows the hospital to differentiate themselves in their market by greatly improving the overall customer experience.

"This is a substantial and growing problem as educated consumers are taking an active interest in their healthcare choices. MEDSEEK has been and continues to be a pioneer in eHealth enterprise portals and services. We were impressed with MEDSEEK's proven track record of over 10 years of growth with very little outside capital. The ability to take a capital efficient company and pursue additional growth initiatives was compelling," said Emerson Fann, Managing Director of Eastside Partners. "The company has an outstanding management team with significant healthcare domain expertise and a track record of profitable growth."

"We're delighted to have such insightful investors join the MEDSEEK team. Eastside Partners, with its deep healthcare domain expertise, has a well-established track record of helping healthcare companies get to the next level," said Peter Kuhn, MEDSEEK's president. "This financing validates our success and leadership position in eHealth. With these funds we will continue to invest in R&D, product development programs, general operations and client support" said Kuhn.

About MEDSEEK
Birmingham, Ala.-based MEDSEEK provides healthcare organizations with enterprise eHealth solutions to fully engage and strengthen relationships with key constituents - physicians, patients, employees, and consumers. By connecting information and communities to foster an enhanced experience with the organization, hospitals will improve community advocacy, revenue and patient throughput, and clinical decision making. MEDSEEK's comprehensive technology platform and strategic consulting services create the infrastructure and provide the thought leadership for hospitals to deliver the most powerful portal solutions. With more than ten years' experience and 600+ hospital customers, MEDSEEK has the experience and expertise to meet the diverse needs of the healthcare community. MEDSEEK also maintains offices in California and Mississippi. For more information, visit www. medseek. com or call 888-MEDSEEK.

About Eastside Partners
Huntsville, Ala - based Eastside Partners is a private equity fund that targets fast growing companies in the financial services, healthcare and information technology sectors. We invest in companies that have demonstrated market acceptance and seek additional capital to accelerate growth.

To a portfolio company, an investment from Eastside Partners means more than obtaining growth capital. Our investment team has substantial experience assisting companies with executive recruiting, sales and marketing, operational support and strategic planning. We seek investments where we can apply our management talent and industry relationships to accelerate growth and help achieve the strategic objectives set by our portfolio companies.

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Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Gardner Pool Plastering, Inc. Inaugurates Massive Public Education Campaign for Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act

Gardner Pool Plastering (www. gardnerpoolplastering. com), the premier resource in Southern California for residential and commercial pool remodeling, reminds citizens and businesses to immediately educate themselves about the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Safety Act. This landmark federal legislation impacts millions of Americans, requiring the retrofitting of all public pools and spas with new approved drain and grate covers.

El Cajon, CA (PRWEB) January 29, 2009

"As a trusted resource in this industry, we continue to proactively contact businesses - including longtime friends and companies newly introduced to our family of experts - so we can uphold the spirit and letter of The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. This legislation is a summons to action and a reminder of the importance of working with professionals who can meet the standards of the Act," says Scott McKenna, President of Gardner Pool Plastering, "The Act's numerous features, which cover an array of public and private facilities, underscore the economic and regulatory urgency of addressing this issue as quickly as possible. Throughout Southern California, there are thousands of businesses that need to meet this challenge without delay or possibly suffer economic punishment. We don't want a surprise inspection to close a pool, and thus deny swimmers access to their favorite source of recreation. In fact, many business owners may simply be unaware that they have yet to fulfill all of the Act's requirements. And finally, I encourage business owners to contact their insurance providers because failure to comply with the Act can result in denial or renewal of insurance coverage."

To avoid penalties or the closure of a pool or spa, business owners should insist on the following:
. Job site presite - review Cover and Pump GPM (Gallons Per Minute) requirements
. Pool drawing and submittal to Health department
. Scheduled Inspections (if compliance requires more than simple drain cover replacement)
. Drain pool to owner requested area (if necessary - many retrofits can be performed without draining)
. Demo trough in pool floor if splitting drains
. Re-plumb existing drains to meet new code requirement, If necessary. Meet sump requirements.
. Install other approved anti-entrapment products ONLY if necessary
. After approved inspection fill in plumbing troughs with Gunite and create proper wells (sumps)
. Install approved VGBA complaint main drain covers and waterproof.
. Patch pool finish
. Chemical start-up

Unparalleled Achievement: Knowledge and Education
Gardner Pool Plastering enjoys widespread success because of its dedication to educating the public about pool safety. "Well before the Virginia Graeme Baker Act became law, our company believed in making safety the hallmark of all our efforts. This forty-year commitment is the driving force of everything we do," states Mr. McKenna.

About Gardner Pool Plastering 
Founded in 1969, Gardner Pool Plastering is one of the largest and most professional pool plastering, finishing and remodeling companies in Southern California. With more than 32,000 completed projects, Gardner Pool Plastering is a trusted brand for new pool builders, architects, designers and landscape professionals.

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New Agency to Serve Inland Empire’s Insurance and Financial Needs

When you mix a passion for helping others and a commitment to providing great service to customers, you get new agency owner Caren Adams.

FONTANA, CA (PRWEB) September 22, 2006

When you mix a passion for helping others and a commitment to providing great service to customers, you get new agency owner Caren Adams.

Allstate Insurance Company is proud to announce the recent opening of Caren Adams Insurance. Owned and operated by Adams, the new Allstate agency is located at 7950 Cherry Avenue, Suite 110, Fontana, Calif. 92335. The office hours are from 9:00 a. m. to 6:00 p. m., Monday through Friday and 10:00 a. m. to 2:00 p. m. on Saturday by appointment.

“I truly care about my customers and their financial needs,” said Adams. “I do everything possible to make sure they receive the best products and services to secure their financial future.”

Adams credits her extensive business education background and her offering the best financial products available as the keys to the raves she gets from her customers. She can tailor insurance and financial products to meet the specific needs of the residents of the Inland Empire.

In addition to a full schedule with her new agency, Adams enjoys reading business books, cooking and taking care of her family. She holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and is a published author. Her self-help book “Life 101 for the Young and Young at Heart” has been published worldwide.

Adams and her bilingual staff sell auto, property, business and life insurance. In addition, Adams will offer guidance and counseling on financial products, including annuities, mutual funds, retirement and college savings plans to meet the needs of the Inland Empire’s diverse communities.

Now celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of Allstate Insurance Company, The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the “You’re In Good Hands With Allstate®” slogan, Allstate helps individuals in approximately 17 million households protect what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow through approximately 14,100 exclusive agencies and financial professionals in the U. S. and Canada. Customers can access Allstate products and services such as auto insurance and homeowners insurance through Allstate agencies, or in select states at allstate. com and 1-800 Allstate®. EncompassSM and Deerbrook® Insurance brand property and casualty products are sold exclusively through independent agents. The Allstate Financial Group provides life insurance, supplemental accident and health insurance, annuity, banking and retirement products designed for individual, institutional and worksite customers that are distributed through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, financial institutions and broker-dealers.

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Friday, October 12, 2007

Nashville's eDoc4u Signs Partnership Agreement With Saint Thomas Health Services

EDoc4u will provide its comprehensive preventive care web service to STHS members and employees. eDoc4u's customized, culturally competent recommendations and online video counseling empower and motivate individuals to improve their health and safety.

Nashville, Tenn. (PRWEB) April 1, 2009

Thanks to a new partnership with eDoc4u (http://www. edoc4u. com), all eligible members and employees of Saint Thomas Health Services (STHS) will now have access to the tools and resources they need to manage and improve their health, with a focus on preventive care. Nashville-based eDoc4u private labels and integrates its health preventive care web services with providers, health plans and employers. Currently, the company supports hundreds of client sites, reaching millions of members.

The multi-year agreement, effective Jan. 19, 2009, provides STHS employer group members and employees with access to eDoc4u's full suite of web-based services: health risk assessments, disease risk indices, preventive care plans, personal health records and online health coaching. eDoc4u's easy-to-use medical web service presents members with personalized scores for disease risk, specific prevention recommendations and culturally competent "trusted physician" video counseling.

"The eDoc4u team is proud to be working with such an esteemed organization as Saint Thomas Health Services. We look forward to providing STHS members with the tools they need for disease prevention, healthy lifestyles, self-care and injury prevention," said eDoc4u president Richard J. Smith. "On a larger scale, we're excited that preventive care is finally receiving the attention it needs, as President Obama's health care plan puts a strong focus on prevention, requiring that all preventive care services, such as physical exams, be covered by insurance."

The eDoc4u service not only educates people about their potential health risks, but it also allows individuals to easily take action after they have received their customized recommendations. For example, if a patient is told he should have a specific preventive care procedure, he can select the "schedule me" button on his computer screen. This functionality allows the member to be moved into the preventive care system of Saint Thomas Health Services.

"At Saint Thomas Health Services, we have long applauded resources that result in more informed, educated health care consumers. Providing our members and employees with eDoc4u's comprehensive service is something we're really excited about, as we all look to optimize health while lowering overall costs," said Jason Dinger, vice president, STHS Ventures. "We're especially pleased with the culturally competent recommendations the service delivers, along with the fact that the system encourages patients to seek out preventive care instead of waiting until conditions develop or become serious."

STHS is a part of Ascension Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the United States. STHS's family of hospitals includes Saint Thomas and Baptist Hospitals in Nashville, Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro and Hickman Community Hospital in Centerville.

About eDoc4u Division, Conduit Corporation
EDoc4u is a division of Conduit Corporation based in Nashville, Tenn. eDoc4u provides integrated preventive care web services to millions of members through benefit plans, health plans, providers and pharmacy benefit managers. eDoc4u empowers members and optimizes health by improving the quality and delivery of preventive care through "high tech, high touch" medical web strategies. The eDoc4u team comprises Board-certified internal medicine physicians who believe that to improve the health care of our communities, we must focus on the research-proven standards of preventive medicine. For more information, visit www. edoc4u. com.

About Saint Thomas Health Services
Saint Thomas Health Services (STHS) is a family of Middle Tennessee hospitals united by a single mission: to provide spiritually centered, holistic care that sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve. STHS is the leading faith-based health care system in Tennessee, and is a part of Ascension Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the United States. We are committed to healing and dedicated to service--especially to persons who are poor or needy--reflecting the spiritual core of our mission, vision and values. Our family of four hospitals includes Saint Thomas and Baptist Hospitals in Nashville, Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro and Hickman Community Hospital in Centerville. Visit www. sths. com for more information.

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Thursday, October 11, 2007

Interaction Associates Again Named Among Top Leadership Development Programs for 2008

Interaction Associates (IA) has been named once again as one of the top providers of leadership development programs in a national survey by Leadership Excellence magazine. The magazine annually surveys nearly 600 U. S.-based organizations known for excellence in developing leaders to determine its list of top providers.

Cambridge, MA (PRWEB) February 16, 2008

Interaction Associates (IA) has been named once again as one of the top providers of leadership development programs in a national survey by Leadership Excellence magazine.

Leadership Excellence annually surveys close to 600 U. S.-based organizations known for excellence in developing leaders. The magazine's ranking is based on the seven important criteria, including vision/mission, involvement/participation, accountability/measurement, content/curriculum, presenters/presentations, take-home value results for customers, and program outreach and products.

"This is a strong endorsement of the facilitative approach (http://www. interactionassociates. com/services/wsp_facilitative-leadership. html) that we take to develop leaders (http://www. interactionassociates. com/services/wwd_leadership. html)," said Linda Dunkel, president and CEO of Interaction Associates. "Leadership development is a critical, strategic initiative for our clients, from managers up through the executive ranks," added Dunkel. "We are pleased to be honored among the top leadership development providers across America."

Interaction Associates helps companies establish a powerful leadership foundation by emphasizing facilitative leadership, which builds organizational leadership capability by leveraging dialogue (having a common language), shared meaning (clear understanding of organization goals), and social connections (peer coaching and support).

"We focus on key areas of excellence for leaders, including decision making, coaching and strategic thinking," said Dunkel. "Our goal is multidimensional success in work processes, group relationships, and business results," added Dunkel.

Interaction Associates has helped global companies tackle leadership development challenges in dozens of industries – including financial services, health care, energy, high-tech, and government.

Typical objectives for which clients engage IA's leadership development include:
meeting important business objectives engaging employees decreasing turnover improving leaders' strategic thinking skills building strong succession plans focusing development on emerging leaders creating effective coaching programs fostering sales leadership

Leadership Excellence magazine has been surveying leadership issues for more than two decades. The magazine's rankings are available www. eep. com/Merchant/newsite/best_ranking. html (http://www. eep. com/Merchant/newsite/best_ranking. html).

About Interaction Associates:
Interaction Associates (IA) has nearly 40 years' experience in helping companies find breakthrough solutions to business challenges. IA’s integrated management consulting and learning and development services have been used by Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and nonprofit organizations throughout the world. Interaction Associates helps these enterprises set strategic direction, inspire commitment, and build leadership capabilities, leveraging the power of collaborative action for long-term, sustainable results. More information is available at: www. interactionassociates. com

This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www. HRmarketer. com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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Cast Your Vote for Best Short Video Promoting Marriage Equality

$3,500 in cash to be awarded - everyone who votes is eligible to win Sony video camera.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 2, 2009

The L. A. Gay & Lesbian Center and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center of New York City put out the call, and videographers from across the nation responded by submitting short videos promoting the freedom to marry for same-sex couples. Now it's time for the public to weigh in and help select the best entrants in Project Pushback (http://www. equalityvideo. org).

From June 2-15, visitors to http://www. equalityvideo. org (http://www. equalityvideo. org) will be able to view the more than 50 video entries and vote for the ones they think are most likely to change hearts and minds in support of same-sex marriage. They'll also have the opportunity to enter a free drawing for a $1,000 digital video camera.

The stakes are high for Project Pushback entrants--the winner of the popular vote will receive a $1,000 prize, and a panel of industry experts will select the Grand Prize winner, who will receive $2,500.

But the stakes are even higher for same-sex couples across the nation, most of whom cannot legally marry in their home states. The tide is turning, but there's a lot of work to be done before everyone in this country enjoys the freedom to marry the one they love.

To view and vote on Project Pushback videos, visit http://www. equalityvideo. org (http://www. equalityvideo. org).

About the L. A. Gay & Lesbian Center
Since 1971 the L. A. Gay & Lesbian Center has been building the health, advocating for the rights and enriching the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Our wide array of services and programs includes: free HIV/AIDS care and medications for those most in need; housing, food, clothing and support for homeless LGBT youth; low-cost counseling and addiction-recovery services; essential services for LGBT-parented families and seniors; legal services; health education and HIV prevention programs; transgender services; cultural arts and much more. Visit us on the Web at: http://www. lagaycenter. org (http://www. lagaycenter. org).

About the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center of New York City
Established in 1983, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, located at 208 West 13th Street in New York City is the largest LGBT community center on the East Coast. More than 6,000 people visit the Center weekly and 300 groups meet here. More information is available at http://www. gaycenter. org (http://www. gaycenter. org).

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Care. com Helps Families Find Bargains with Care Club

Today Care. com, the premier source of trustworthy care options for families, announced the launch of Care Club, its own online shopping mall that provides Care. com users with access to deep discounts and cash back from more than 600 popular online retailers.

Waltham, MA (PRWEB) June 18, 2009

Today Care. com (www. care. com]), the premier source of trustworthy care options for families, announced the launch of Care Club (http://www. care. com/care-club-p1193-how-it-works. html), its own online shopping mall that provides Care. com users with access to deep discounts and cash back from more than 600 popular online retailers.

Now, in addition to helping families find caregivers, Care. com also helps families save money when they shop online for everyday items like diapers, children's clothing, pet supplies, school supplies, and personal care items. Through Care Club, families can find great deals and discounts at hundreds of top shopping websites including babygap. com, Diapers. com, Lands' End, Overstock. com, PETCO, Staples. com, Expedia. com, Barnes & Noble. com and Walgreens.

Care Club is available at no extra charge to all Care. com users. In addition to deals and discounts, Premium Members and Qualifying Caregivers are also eligible to receive up to 25% cash back when they shop through Care Club. In order to shop and save, families can go to Care Club (http://Careclub. care. com (http://Careclub. care. com)]) and use it as their central hub for online shopping (http://www. care. com/partner/mn/interstitial. do? cbUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fcareclub. care. com). From Care Club, a shopper can click to any of the merchants' websites, shop as he or she normally would, and receive deals and discounts.

"I'm always trying to save money and look for bargains when shopping for my family, and I know most of our members are the same way," said Sheila Lirio Marcelo, Founder and CEO of Care. com. "With the economy the way it is, every little bit of saving power helps. That's why all of our partner merchants are excited to be part of Care Club and to offer families great deals, discounts, and cash back."

Care. com helps families to find local nannies (http://www. care. com/child-care-p1004.html), babysitters (http://www. care. com/), special needs care, senior home health care (http://www. care. com/senior-care-p1006.html), tutors, pet sitters, and housekeepers through a nationwide network of trusted caregivers. Families in need of quality caregivers can search by ZIP code, type of service offered and pay rate to find the best care providers for their needs.

As an added benefit to families seeking care, caregiver profiles on Care. com include background checks and references, and a team of experienced moms reviews all caregiver profiles before allowing them onto Care. com. These measures provide families with extra layers of confidence and security when they make important decisions regarding care for their loved ones.

For more information on Care. com, visit www. care. com.

About Care. com
Founded in 2006, Care. com is the largest and fastest growing service used by families to find high-quality caregivers, providing a trusted place to easily connect, share caregiving experiences and get advice. The company addresses the unique lifecycle of care needs that each family goes through -- child care, special needs care, tutoring and lessons, senior care, pet care, housekeeping and more. The service helps families find and select the best care possible based on detailed profiles, background checks and references for hundreds of thousands of mom-reviewed providers who seek to share their services. Through its Care. com for Recruiters service, Care. com also enables companies to find high-quality caregiving employees. For more information, visit Care. com].

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