New Construction Begins for Port Arthur Medical Center Additions

New Construction Begins for Port Arthur Medical Center Additions

Urban Constructors, a Houston, Texas commercial construction company, is building an outpatient surgery center for the Medical Center of Southeast Texas. The 6,661 square foot addition will allow patients easier access to the outpatient surgery with dedicated registration and waiting areas.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) October 27, 2009

A bright spot in commercial construction emerged today as Urban Constructors announced a new medical facilities construction project commencing in Port Arthur, Texas.

Urban Constructors, a Houston, Texas commercial construction company, is building an outpatient surgery center for the Medical Center of Southeast Texas. The 6,661 square foot addition will allow patients easier access to the outpatient surgery with dedicated registration and waiting areas.

A stand-alone sterile processing area, more spacious locker rooms for surgeons and staff, and dedicated pre-and post-operative areas will provide for greater efficiencies in how patients move through the outpatient surgery process.

Urban Constructors will simultaneously rehabilitate an existing 24,000 square foot professional building at 2875 Jimmy Johnson Blvd. to provide offices and storage for the Medical Center's doctors.

Patrick Dunn, Urban Constructors president, said, "We are excited to add the Medical Center of Southeast Texas to our family of medical facility projects. We are proud to be part of this addition to Port Arthur's thriving community."

Architectural Alliance, a Beaumont, Texas-based architecture firm, is the architect for both projects.

About Urban Constructors
Urban Constructors, Inc. was founded Houston in 1997 and is a full-service construction company providing construction solutions throughout Texas. The company's ambition is to provide an environment in which clients consider Urban Constructors a partner over the course of their projects.

Urban Constructors' services include, but are not limited to construction management, design build, interior finish-out and remodel, ground-up construction, and facility maintenance. The company is guided by two basic beliefs, Quality and Integrity. We believe in a team approach to every venture we undertake, and this simple fundamental continually provides our clients with a successful outcome.

About the Medical Center of Southeast Texas
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas is a 224-bed, state-of-the-art hospital located in Port Arthur, Texas. The Medical Center offers comprehensive healthcare services, including emergency care, heart care, advanced surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, maternity care, orthopedic services, and help for a broad range of medical conditions. Equipped with the most advanced medical technology, and staffed by a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals, The Medical Center is committed to providing high-quality care in a friendly hospital environment.

###

Dynamic Imaging Welcomes New Vice Presidents of Client Services and Systems Solutions

Dynamic Imaging Welcomes New Vice Presidents of Client Services and Systems Solutions

Leadership appointments further strengthen industry-leading customer support team.

Allendale, NJ (PRWEB) January 19, 2007

Dynamic Imaging (www. dynamic-imaging. com), an established leader in Web-based image and information management, announced today that Cliff Hults has joined the company as vice president of client services. Mr. Hults leads the company’s implementation services and field support functions, as well as its Global Support Center located in Allendale, NJ. Concurrent to this new addition, Ranjan Jayanathan, Dynamic Imaging’s former vice president of client services, has been appointed vice president of systems solutions. Mr. Jayanathan brings a wealth of leadership and technical experience to this new division, architecting sophisticated PACS and workflow solutions for Dynamic Imaging customers, as well as providing extensive account management and data migration expertise.

Mr. Hults comes to Dynamic Imaging from Konica Minolta Medical Imaging USA, where he spent most of his 15-year career. While at Konica, he worked in all levels of service delivery and senior management, from field service engineer to national technical support manager. In his most recent position—as senior manager of service operations—he led diverse functions such as customer training and remote support center operations, as well as technical liaison to Japan. He also headed Konica’s call center, CRM, and DRM systems. Mr. Hults is a member of the Association of Field Service Managers International.

“I am thrilled to work with a team that is so passionate about supporting their customers,” Hults said. “Customer service is priority one and our local, remote, and international teams continue to share that singular focus. I look forward to sustaining that common goal in 2007 and beyond, as our large and diverse customer base continues to grow.”

Dynamic Imaging IntegradWeb PACS is now used across more than 500 acute care and ambulatory sites worldwide. With a maturing and growing PACS market, significant market pressures continue to drive the need for replacement PACS with migration services, virtual radiology solutions, as well as sophisticated solutions for distributed, large ambulatory and acute care institutions. In order to meet these challenging customer needs, Dynamic Imaging has established an innovative Systems Solutions division led by Mr. Jayanathan. A Dynamic Imaging and industry veteran working in numerous challenging roles, including as a former CIO, Mr. Jayanathan’s technical creativity and demonstrated customer success made him the obvious choice to lead this exciting new division.

“Independent health care research firms such as KLAS and MD Buyline consistently recognize Dynamic Imaging as providing top-notch, differentiated services to our customers," said Alex Jurovitsky, Dynamic Imaging’s chief executive officer. “For these new executive positions, we selected Cliff and Ranjan due to their proven track records working with imaging professionals, in all environments, at all levels of complexity. We’re proud of this unique strength and look forward to delivering outstanding solutions and support for all of our valued customers.”

About Dynamic Imaging

Dynamic Imaging is on the forefront of image and information management, bringing affordable filmless and paperless radiology to all members of the imaging community. Dynamic Imaging continues to set new standards through our innovative Web-based PACS, Web-based unified RIS/PACS solution for ambulatory practices (RIS, PACS, billing, document management, and digital dictation), intelligent applications, and state-of-the-art workflow tools for all care settings. With over 500 sites, our customers include academic and community-based acute care health care institutions, integrated delivery networks, and imaging centers and radiology group practices of all sizes. For more information about Dynamic Imaging and its products and services, call 1-888-303-PACS or visit www. dynamic-imaging. com.

Contact information:

Brad Levin

Dynamic Imaging

201.312.0369

# # #

PandorasPots. com Debuts to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle via Cookware & Recipes

PandorasPots. com Debuts to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle via Cookware & Recipes

Founder of PandorasPots. com, Ginger Hermes is pleased to announce the launch of her new website. Shoppers will discover a premium selection of cookware that’s also a healthy asset to any kitchen. Choose from cookware styles like cast iron, ceramic, stainless steel and more. With a focus on healthy living and eating, she will post an at-home cooking journal to discuss her experiences with various cookware and food.

Raleigh, NC (Vocus) August 20, 2010

Web entrepreneur Ginger Hermes is pleased to announce the publication of her brand-new website, http://www. PandorasPots. com. Launched in May, the online business was created to promote healthy cooking through a wide assortment of quality cookware and nutritious recipes.

“After surviving two heart attacks, I became determined to give my lifestyle a much-needed makeover,” Hermes said. “This meant a new diet – one with less fat, cholesterol and sodium – with a healthy focus.”

At PandorasPots. com shoppers are invited to explore a delightful selection of cookware in a wide variety of styles. Choose from an array of superior cookware materials such as bamboo, cast iron, ceramic, titanium, enamel and stainless steel cookware sets; individual cookware pieces may also be purchased to build a customized batch.

“The cookware available on my website promotes a healthy diet because the materials require much less to absolutely no grease or oils to cook with,” Hermes said. “When you use other materials – like Teflon and aluminum – to prepare your meals you’re taking a risk because they can give off toxins and chemicals that mix into your food.”

Keep an eye out for new merchandise as Hermes will continue to update her website with new cookware products. In the near future, she hopes to introduce cooking utensils and healthy-eating cookbooks.

To learn more about the multiple benefits and functions of the cookware pieces available at PandorasPots. com, visit the site’s newly developed blog, http://www. PandorasPotsBlog. com. This interactive platform will also be used to showcase Hermes’ at-home cooking journal as she documents the outcome of numerous, tasty meals made with the various forms of cookware she distributes.

“For those who are truly excited about healthy cooking, step two (step one is obtaining healthy cookware) would be to grow fresh ingredients at home. I have plum tomatoes, banana peppers, hot peppers and sweet peppers in my garden, which provide a burst of freshness in every bite,” she said.

PandorasPots. com, stop in today to see what’s cookin’!

About the Company:
PandorasPots. com – a division of New Start Ventures LLC – is owned and operated by web entrepreneur Ginger Hermes.

Ginger Hermes
Http://www. PandorasPots. com
(716) 510-1204

IePlexus, Inc.
Http://www. iePlexus. com

###

Biosignetics Believes it Can Help in Terry Schiavo Case by Analyzing Brain Waves

Biosignetics Believes it Can Help in Terry Schiavo Case by Analyzing Brain Waves

Biosignetics is a new science of analyzing dynamic biometric signals. We can process Energy Signature patterns of Terri SchiavoÂ’s cortical brain waves and to objectively gauge her brain signal responses. Our current research is focused on Brainwave Analysis, Heart Murmurs and Heart Sounds.

(PRWEB) March 26, 2005

Biosignetics is a biomedical startup company located in Exeter, New Hampshire. http://www. bsignetics. com/news. htm (http://www. bsignetics. com/news. htm)

"Just a year ago, we had invented and introduced new research methodology to analyze biomedical signals, including the brain waves. It is currently patent pending.", says Dr. V. Polyshchuk of Biosignetics. "We can analyze dynamic biomedical signals, such as brainwaves or heart sounds, can extract a lot of useful information about patient medical conditions," he added.

Company had been semi-finalist of the prestigious Advanced Technology Program competition managed by NIST and funded by US Congress. Recently, company was featured in the New Hampshire Life Sciences Magazine and at www. nhbiotech. com Its research was originated and inspired from work conducted in early and mid 90s for the benefits of helicopter health monitoring. It was recently extended to study heart murmurs, cardiac auscultation and cortical brain wave responces. http://www. bsignetics. com/Brain%20Printing. htm (http://www. bsignetics. com/Brain%20Printing. htm)

Biosignetics researchers were able to clearly differentiate agitated brain state from the calm brain state. To conduct such an analysis EEC cortical brain waves must be collected and digitized. EEC recordings are routinely collected from patients in many hospitals and outpatient neuro facilities. Company researchers were also able to clearly differentiate baby cry sounds as baby agitation state is building up. Recently, another researcher had introduced a concept of brain fingerprinting. It is based on the fact that brain immediately responds to visual images it sees with so called P300 waves. Usually brain operates on the narrow band of frequencies between 5 to 15Hz.

"We believe we may have the technology to objectively, clearly and visually differentiate Terri Schiavo’s state by analyzing her brainwaves.", indicated Dr. V. Kudriavtsev. Even subtle changes in brain patterns can be detected using Brain Energy Signature methodology and brain pattern responces can also be quantified. This in time may even lead to a primitive ”thought translator". P300 brain wave patterns will change in response to positive-negative actions, and we may be able to quantify these responses precisely.

Judge Greer and Michael Schiavo can use this new technology to estimate current Terry Schiavo's brain status.

More research will be required in this area with respect to persistent vegetative state or minimal awareness state and company scientists are looking for neuroscientists to jointly collaborate in this research effort.

Other methods that may help to quantify Terri's brain state may be based on Aspect Medical Systems Bispectral Index that is now used in anesthesia care. http://www. aspectms. com/assets/Documents/pdf/bibliography/085-0036-ComprehensiveBISBibMarch04.pdf (http://www. aspectms. com/assets/Documents/pdf/bibliography/085-0036-ComprehensiveBISBibMarch04.pdf)

###

The Princess and the PMS Makes the Bestsellers List

The Princess and the PMS Makes the Bestsellers List

Water coolers in offices nationwide are buzzing about the funniest book ever published on the topic of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). During a two-day awareness campaign sponsored by PMS Central, the newly published The Princess and the PMS and The Prince and the PMS climbed on to the Barnes & Noble bestseller list.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) November 20, 2007

Water coolers in offices nationwide are buzzing about the the funniest book ever published on the topic of Premenstrual Syndrome. During a two-day awareness campaign sponsored by PMS Central (http://www. pmscentral. com), the newly published The Princess and the PMS and The Prince and the PMS (http://www. pmscentral. com/owners_manual) climbed on to the Barnes & Noble bestseller list. In addition to its popularity with women and couples seeking monthly guidance, the book is gaining fans among fellow bestselling authors:

"This wonderful book combines humor and wisdom to give women and men alike a powerful tool for creating true understanding between the sexes on the issue of PMS," said John Assaraf, author of Having it All: Achieving Your Life's Goals and Dreams and guest-starring teacher in the hit movie based on the best-selling book by Rhonda Byrne, The Secret. "By demystifying PMS in this fashion, the author team enables productive dialogue to overcome fears of talking about this reality of life."

Who better to understand the complexities and absurdities of a PMS-affected relationship than a couple of life coaches who are married to each other (Elizabeth Goodman and Herb Tanzer), and one self-proclaimed secondhand PMS survivor (Brian Young)? Their combined experiences join to address an issue that affects an estimated 75 percent of menstruating women experience some form of PMS during their reproductive years, according to the National Institutes of Health.

To produce the women's side of their effort, The Princess and the PMS (http://www. pmscentral. com/owners_manual), the authors enlisted a bestselling team of comedy writers and medical, nutritional and alternative medicine specialists (including president of the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine and author of Food for Life Neal Barnard, M. D. and Integrative Medicine specialist, psychiatrist and author Hyla Cass, M. D.) to address this pandemic. Their expertise balances the "just-between-us-girlfriends" humor with invaluable medical advice on symptom-reducing diet, exercise, supplements, healthy coping mechanisms, stress reduction, alternative healing strategies, relationship guidance, and much more. Conversely, the men's side, The Prince and the PMS (http://www. pmsredflag. com/survival_guide), appeals to shorter attention spans and features cartoons and bottom-line "guydance" on how to love their premenstrual princesses back to health plus some second-hand PMS survival techniques.

"Fostering frank discussion about the realities of PMS through the use of humor is our primary goal," says co-author Elizabeth Goodman. "When women and men can talk more openly about PMS, they're able to apply effective remedies with the support and acceptance of both genders."

The Princess and the PMS / The Prince and the PMS (http://www. pmscentral. com/owners_manual), from Quantum Leaves Publishing, is available at all major book retailers. The book is also available from PMS Central (http://www. PMScentral. com) a Web portal for women featuring PMS-related information and coping tools, and from PMS Red Flag (http://www. PMSredflag. com) a site for men that includes a customizable email PMS Alert System.

###

Sunbelt Software Announces New Version of CounterSpy Enterprise

Sunbelt Software Announces New Version of CounterSpy Enterprise

Version 3.1 delivers comprehensive endpoint spyware protection with the same high performance and low system resources as Sunbelt's recently released VIPRE Enterprise product.

Clearwater, FL (PRWEB) August 19, 2008

Sunbelt Software, a leading provider of Windows security and management software, today announced the release of CounterSpy Enterprise™ Version 3.1. Utilizing next-generation technology, the new version delivers comprehensive spyware and malware protection (http://www. sunbeltsoftware. com/Business/CounterSpy-Enterprise/) with the same high performance and low system resources as Sunbelt's recently released VIPRE™ Enterprise product.

Sunbelt introduces CounterSpy Enterprise as a pure-play antispyware solution that includes the major functionality of VIPRE Enterprise, without features specific to antivirus detection and remediation. CounterSpy Enterprise's next-generation technology provides powerful spyware protection against today's highly complex malware threats, without the performance and resource headaches of many traditional enterprise antispyware software (http://www. sunbeltsoftware. com/Business/CounterSpy-Enterprise/).

"CounterSpy Enterprise is designed for companies who need a layered security profile, running alongside their existing antivirus product," said Alex Eckelberry, CEO of Sunbelt Software. "Enterprise administrators also can upgrade at anytime for a nominal charge to Sunbelt's total antivirus + antispyware solution, VIPRE Enterprise."

Proprietary antispyware agent uses all-new technology
At CounterSpy Enterprise's core is an antispyware agent that merges the detection of all types of malware into a single, efficient, and powerful system. CounterSpy Enterprise (http://www. sunbeltsoftware. com/Business/CounterSpy-Enterprise/) uses multiple techniques to inspect the characteristics of all types of potentially threatening files. From simple signature-based detection to dynamic, sophisticated analysis of malware files, CounterSpy Enterprise quickly determines whether a file is good or bad -- enabling comprehensive detection of both existing and new unidentified threats.

In addition to detection of potentially malicious programs, CounterSpy Enterprise will also flag a number of other potentially unwanted programs, including remote control and packet capture tools that may reside on end-user desktops. These types of programs may, in the wrong hands, present a security issue, and Counterspy Enterprise will bring them to the system administrator's attention, allowing the administrator to allow or remove these potential threats.

Advanced anti-rootkit technology
CounterSpy Enterprise's anti-rootkit technology finds and disables malicious hidden processes, threats, modules, services, files, Alternate Data Streams (ADS), or registry keys on a user's system. Removing rootkits is supplemented by FirstScan™, which runs at the system's boot time. FirstScan bypasses the Windows operating system, to directly scan certain locations of the hard drive for malware, removing infections where found.

Real-time monitoring with Active Protection™
CounterSpy Enterprise's Active Protection delivers real-time monitoring and protection against known and unknown malware threats. Active Protection works inside the Windows kernel (the core of the operating system), watching for malware and stopping it before it has a chance to execute on a user's system. Active Protection incorporates signature detection, heuristics, and behavioral detection.

Configurable management dashboards and easy deployment
With CounterSpy Enterprise, administrators can easily create a customized "malware command center" that gives instant access to their most used reports and policy controls. The management console provides four customizable dashboards for at-a-glance views of scanning and remediation activities that show overall network health and performance. A library of interface widgets allows drag and drop customization of reports, agent status information, severity threat levels by policy, scanning history, and other components displayed by the CounterSpy Enterprise dashboards. With easy access to information, the dashboards enable administrators to optimize the performance and operations of their network.

Enabled at the policy level, automatic deployment of agents to the network allows administrators to specify any combination of machine lists, IP addresses, IP ranges, IP subnets, and Active Directory Organizational Units (OUs) to be resolved and deployed to without admin interaction. The traditional methods of deployment such as console push and MSI packages are also included.

Pricing and availability
CounterSpy Enterprise is priced aggressively for all corporate environments and includes one year of support, updates, and product upgrades. The upgrade to CounterSpy Enterprise is available to all existing customers of CounterSpy Enterprise who are currently under a maintenance plan. New customers can purchase CounterSpy Enterprise on a per machine basis. Pricing includes the first year maintenance and starts at $155.00 for 5 machines with a sliding scale discount based on number of machines. A 30-day trial version of CounterSpy Enterprise is available on Sunbelt Software's website at www. sunbeltsoftware. com.

About Sunbelt Software
Headquartered in Tampa Bay (Clearwater), Fla., Sunbelt Software was founded in 1994 and is a leading provider of Windows security and management software with product solutions in the areas of antispam (http://www. sunbeltsoftware. com/Business/Ninja-Email-Security/) and antivirus (http://www. sunbeltsoftware. com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/), antispyware (http://www. sunbeltsoftware. com/Business/CounterSpy-Enterprise/), and vulnerability assessment. Leading products include the CounterSpy and VIPRE product lines, Ninja Email Security, Sunbelt Exchange Archiver, and endpoint firewall technologies. The company is part of Sunbelt International Group, based in Paris, France.

For more information about Sunbelt Software, please visit the company's website at: www. sunbeltsoftware. com. To learn more about current activities, products, and ideas at Sunbelt Software, please visit Sunbelt's corporate blog at www. sunbeltblog. com.

Copyright © 2008 Sunbelt Software. All rights reserved. All trademarks used are owned by their respective companies.

###

First Mall in Asia to provide for paying bills via handphone

First Mall in Asia to provide for paying bills via handphone

(PRWEB) May 2, 2002

Joint Press Release issued by Suntec City, Systems@Work and consortium comprising of Gemplus Technologies, HP Mobile e-Services Bazaar, and VISA International

SUNTEC CITY: THE FIRST MALL IN ASIA TO PROVIDE FOR PAYING BILLS VIA HANDPHONE

TelePay, developed by mobile payments facilitator Systems@Work, allows shoppers to pay for goods and services securely and conveniently

Singapore, 18th April 2002 – Mobile payments facilitator Systems@Work today launched TelePay at SingaporeÂ’s largest shopping mall, Suntec City. TelePay is a unique mobile payment system that allows shoppers to pay for their purchases easily, securely and conveniently, with just their personal mobile phones. 

TelePay is the result of the efforts of a consortium formed by Systems@Work, Gemplus Technologies, Mobile e-Services Bazaar of Hewlett-Packard (HP), VISA International and Suntec City. The consortium was presented the Award of Mobile Payment Solutions from the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) under the Call for Collaboration Initiative of its Wired With Wireless Programme in October 2001. Led by Systems@Work, the consortiumÂ’s objective is to provide Singapore with a proven, robust, and easy-to-use mobile payments infrastructure for consumers, businesses and the government.

Said Mr Ng Fook Sun, CEO, Systems@Work, “Systems@Work is committed to help shape and create a mobile lifestyle. Together with our consortium partners, we are able to synergise best-of-breed solutions into a payment infrastructure that is robust and easy to use. This is an important step for the consortium towards providing a nation-wide mobile payments system for Singapore. This project also underscores the unique competitive offering of TeleMoney as a solution applicable to not just the Internet but also the wireless channels.”

Using TelePay, shoppers no longer need to present card or cash at point of purchase. All they need is their personal mobile phone that acts as an authentication and authorisation device. TelePay is simple, convenient and secure to use. It links a personÂ’s mobile phone to his or her preferred payment method such as credit card, debit card, direct debit to bank account and subsequently stored value.

TelePay is designed to be a cost-efficient payment infrastructure for retailers, while providing greater convenience to their customers. It is estimated that retailers can save an estimated 60% of total annual terminal infrastructure costs. In addition to direct savings in infrastructure costs, both the retailers and customers now have an added convenience of accessing their transaction records online.

The system is easy to implement at low costs and causes minimal disruption to operations as participating merchants need only register with System@Work for a merchant account. Devices supporting multiple payment methods, such as the HP Jornada PDA or the merchantÂ’s PC-based Point of Sales (POS) are linked to manage TelePay transactions. The HP JornadaÂ’s wireless capability makes it portable and enables payment settlement to be conducted anywhere inside or outside the shop. This brings added convenience to customers as well as merchants. With the friendly user interface, staff are able to learn how to operate TelePay easily.

“TelePay is a mobile e-service that will enable consumers and businesses to derive new value from the Internet and represents a significant step towards making the vision of a wireless future a reality for all,” said Kelvin Tan, Director, Mobile E-Services Bazaar, Asia Pacific, Hewlett-Packard. “HP is committed to extending its infrastructure capabilities, information appliance leadership and mobile e-services expertise to help partners like Systems@Work in incubating and promoting innovative wireless applications for Singapore and the Asia Pacific region.”

The system has been under intensive technical trials for the past three months. Today marks the start of the first phase, where the consortium is working closely with about 50 merchants in Suntec City. The next few months will see the consortium embarking on a whole series of marketing and promotional activities targeted to encourage consumer sign up and usage. The consortium feels that Suntec City is the ideal venue due to its huge size, wide merchant mix, and its management pro-technology approach.

Said Suntec City’s CEO, Mr Wong Ah Long, “We are very pleased to work with our partners in providing TelePay. Suntec has over two million visitors every month. We are always happy to introduce solutions, technology-based or otherwise, that add value either to our tenants, or to their customers. We believe TelePay will be one such solution.”

Suntec and Systems@Work also kickstarted the next phase of their partnership by signing an MOU to develop a non-queue wireless parking payments service for the complexÂ’s huge car park. Called TeleParking, the service enables visitors to Suntec City to pay for their parking fees via their mobile phones and possibly other mobile devices from anywhere within Suntec City. This service saves time and the hassle of having to look for and queue at Autopay Parking Systems. The service is expected to launched within the next 6 months.

Besides TelePay, customers can use the same TeleMoney number and PIN to make payments via other applications supported by TeleMoney over multiple channels including Internet, mobile and proximity (over-the-counter), such as TeleCab in CityCab taxis, online ordering for photo prints via FujiFilmÂ’s Print@Fujicolor or online payment of donations to the Rotary Club. For the complete list of shopping experiences accepting the TeleMoney Mobile Payments Solution, please log into www. telemoneyworld. com.

************

For further information, contact:

Systems@Work Pte Ltd:

Ms. Stacy Ang

The Right Spin Public Relations

T: +65 6774 9511 F: +65 6778 8638

Mobile: +65 9742 7942

E-mail: stacy@therightspin. com. sg

Mr Wee Tee Jin

The Right Spin Public Relations

T: +65 6774 9510 F: +65 6778 8638

Mobile: +65 9746 2199

E-mail: teejin@therightspin. com. sg

Suntec City:

Lee Teck Heok

Tel: +65 6825 2836 F: +65 6294 0880

E-mail: leejunior@sunteccity. com. sg ¤

Annex 1

About Systems@Work Consortium

A consortium of five partners led by Systems@Work was presented with the Award of mobile payments solutions from the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore under its Wired With Wireless Call for Collaboration program in October 2001, to deploy a nation-wide mobile payments system (MPS) for Singapore.

This consortium comprising Systems@Work, Gemplus, Mobile e-Services Bazaar of Hewlett Packard, Suntec City and Visa International (jointly known as the Systems@Work Consortium) provide unique combined capabilities to ensure that Singapore will have a proven, robust and easy to use mobile payments infrastructure service for consumers, businesses and the government.

About Suntec City

Suntec City is SingaporeÂ’s largest integrated office, retail and exhibition complex, totaling some 7 million sq feet. Owned collectively by 11 of the richest Hong Kong tycoons, Suntec is designed to synergistically meet the needs of the business community. The civic heart of Suntec is the Fountain of Wealth, the largest fountain in the world.

Some 15,000 people in over 700 companies operate from Suntec’s five high-tech office towers, comprising mainly finance, technology, and professional services – Asia’s Vertical Silicon Valley. In addition, some two million people visit Suntec every month. The exhibition centre is the preferred venue for events large and small. With over 250 shops in the shopping mall, its own cineplex, church, health centre, and landscaped gardens, Suntec is a self-contained city within the city.

For further information, please visit http://www. sunteccity. com. sg (http://www. sunteccity. com. sg), or call (65) 6295 2888.

About Systems@Work

Systems@Work is a secure, end-to-end mobile electronic payment technology company with its headquarters in Singapore. Its patented TeleMoney technology enables a mobile phone to be used as the device to make convenient and secure payments. TeleMoney's users can transact via multiple Internet and wireless access channels such as the Interactive Voice Response, the Wireless Application Protocol and the Short Message Service, and select to pay from multiple payment methods such as credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards, charges to phone bills and direct debit.

Systems@Work builds and operates secure payment and billing gateways for financial institutions and corporate clients as an ASP. The services are called TeleMoney ShopperAssure and TeleMoney BusinessAssure for B2C and B2B marketplaces respectively. Systems@Work also provides consultancy, builds, operates or licenses the TeleMoney technology to companies with large customer bases that would like to have their own private secure mobile payment services. TeleMoney's URL is www. telemoneyworld. com

About Gemplus

Gemplus is the world's number one provider of solutions empowered by Smart Card (Gartner Dataquest 2001). Gemplus helps its clients offer an exceptional range of portable, personalized solutions that bring security and convenience to people's lives. These include mobile internet access, inter-operable banking facilities, e-commerce and a wealth of other applications. Gemplus will be the partner that oversees the end-to-end security requirements for the new mobile payment service.

HP Mobile e-Services Bazaar

HP's Mobile e-Services Bazaar is a dynamic marketplace of solutions and technologies for emerging mobile e-Services. HP collaborated with its Bazaar member, Systems@Work, to deploy the infrastructure solutions to power the application. TeleMoney will be ported over to HP's Internet Operating Environment (HP development software and tools which comprises XML-based middleware products, wireless application and distributed transactions technologies). Together with the HP Bluestone Total-e-Server, an application server and HP Jornadas utilized as the merchant device, HP delivers comprehensive support to the multi-mode payment solution.

Visa International Asia Pacific

Visa is the worldÂ’s leading payments brand and the largest payments system worldwide. Pioneering the creation of u-commerce, or universal commerce, VisaÂ’s goal is to enable consumers to conduct commerce anytime, anywhere, over any type of device. VisaÂ’s experience and expertise in secure payment technologies and specifications will be a key delivery capability to this consortium.

Annex 2

List of participating TelePay merchants to date

Chen Fu Ji Fried Rice #03-020

Cocoa Tree #01-048

E-Station #03-029

Evergreen Stationery #02-040

Fleuridee #B1-002

Flotec Flowers #03-037

Harvey Norman #02-001

Piyo Piyo World #02-120

PK Computer Pte Ltd #03-031

Precious Thots #01-103/105

Samsonite #02-039/041

Satay Fusion #01-K10

Star 5 Technology #03-029

Swensen's #B1-005

Yes! Your Eyewear Specialist #01-073/075

Capella University Selects Three Students to Run in the Antarctica Marathon

Capella University Selects Three Students to Run in the Antarctica Marathon

Students of online university to run the marathon on King George Island on Feb. 26, 2007.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) November 15, 2006

One received a Purple Heart after being wounded by a roadside bomb in Iraq. One lost 150 pounds through a commitment to running and healthy eating. And one had to learn to walk again after breaking her neck in a car crash, and is a recent cancer survivor. They represent the three Capella University (www. capella. edu) students chosen to compete in the upcoming Antarctica Marathon. Capella, which is an accredited online university, is the presenting sponsor of the marathon, which will be held on King George Island on Feb. 26, 2007.

 Wesam Mahmoud is a recent graduate of Capella's MBA program and is now pursuing a PhD at Capella in educational psychology. Wesam, who works as a foreign language coordinator at Camp LeJeune in North Carolina, recently retired from the Marines. Originally from Egypt, Wesam came to the United States in 2000 and joined the Marines after Sept. 11 to serve his new country. He served three tours of duty in Iraq as a translator. During his second tour, a roadside bomb exploded next to his Humvee and caused substantial damage to his right leg and foot. He has since recovered from his wounds and is now training for his first marathon -- in Antarctica. "I was wounded and in pain in Iraq, but I did not leave. I stayed to accomplish the mission. Twenty-six miles is my mission now, and I will accomplish it no matter what it takes," Wesam says.

 Michelle Johnston is earning a master's degree in clinical psychology at Capella and works as a clinical intern with Pierce County Mental Health in Ellsworth, Wis. Michelle, who lives in Lake City, Minnesota, not only survived being struck by lightning and a car accident that resulted in a broken neck, but she is a recent cancer survivor. "The trauma of my experiences reminded me everyday how much of a privilege it is to walk let alone run -- so running became a daily part of my life," Michelle says.

 Melissa Hill is earning a master's degree in general psychology from Capella and is a resident of Minneapolis. Just three years ago, Melissa weighed more than 280 pounds. But through a commitment to running and healthy eating, she now weighs 133 pounds. She has run three marathons and recently qualified for the Boston marathon. "The rewards are there for those who seek them: a stronger body, a stronger mind and a sense of purpose," Melissa says.

Along with the three Capella students, nearly 200 runners, including a wheelchair athlete, will compete in the marathon. The course, which has a figure-eight design and traverses both glacial and rocky terrain, loops through scientific research bases of Uruguay, Chile, China and Russia. The course is also often peppered with "spectators" such as chinstrap penguins and southern elephant seals. Temperatures at the time of the marathon will likely range from 10 degrees to 30 degrees Fahrenheit.

Capella's student runners will work on their university coursework by satellite on the journey to Antarctica and during their stay. They will also blog about their training and the competition at www. capella. edu/antarcticamarathon (http://www. capella. edu/antarcticamarathon).

"Earning an online degree from Capella is very similar to completing a marathon," said Capella University President Michael J. Offerman. "Distance runners and Capella students have many similarities. They both require dedication, commitment and perseverance. The Antarctica Marathon is known as one of the world's toughest, and Capella's involvement demonstrates how far our students can and will go to make their mark in the world."

Two expedition vessels will ferry the runners from Ushuaia, Argentina, through the Beagle Channel, across Drake Passage, through the South Shetland Islands and along the Antarctic Peninsula to King George Island. Runners will take Zodiac boats from the ship to the shore to run the race.

About Capella University

Founded in 1993, Capella University is an accredited* online university that offers graduate degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services and psychology, and bachelor's degree programs in business and information technology. Within those areas, Capella offers 76 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 16 certificate specializations. The online university currently serves 16,000 students from all 50 states and 63 countries. It is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Capella University is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company (NASDAQ: CPLA), headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www. capella. edu (http://www. capella. edu) or call 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552).

*Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, located at 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456, www. ncahigherlearningcommission. org.

###

HERBALmax to attend The National Nutritional Foods Association 68th Annual Natural Products Convention & Trade Show

HERBALmax to attend The National Nutritional Foods Association 68th Annual Natural Products Convention & Trade Show

Herbal supplement distributor of Dr. Zhang's Formulas, HERBALmax (www. herbal-max. com) will be attending The National Nutritional Foods Association 68th Annual Natural Products Convention & Trade Show at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada July 16-17.

Los Angeles, Calif. (PRWEB) July 11, 2005

With a reported 45 million adults using herbal remedies[i], trade shows offer the best way for consumers and retailers alike to see the highest quality and most innovative new products on the market, all under one roof.

The most recent data shows that 69 percent of Americans use alternative medical therapies[ii], a statistic Dr. Li Hua Zhang can confirm from experience, "most all of my patients have been to conventional doctors and are looking for new solutions to treat their problems. Now they use my herbs alone or to complement their western medications. They trust 5,000 years of Chinese medicine and my 20 years of dedication to developing the HERBALmax formulas.”

Dr. Lihua Zhang, PhD, OMD created the HERBALmax formulas based on over 20 years of research and clinical practice. Before arriving in the United States in 1994, Dr. Zhang was a highly regarded scientist specializing in herbal pharmacology and traditional Chinese medicine at one of the premiere Traditional Chinese Medical Universities in China. Dr. Zhang has authored over 30 scientific articles as well as two books. Her comprehensive textbook, "Complete Guide for Identifying and Characterizing Chinese Herbals" was named one of the best scientific books by the Chinese Government when published in 1992. Dr. Zhang was also awarded First Prize for her research from the Chinese government in 1992. In 1994, Dr. Zhang won the Best Paper award from The First World Traditional Medicine Conference in the United States.

Dr. Zhang PhD, OMD had been using the Chinese herbal formulas in her successful private practice as a doctor in Chinese medicine, a licensed acupuncturist, and an herbal pharmacologist for years before demand from her own patients, and the growing interest in complementary and alternative medicine, led her to develop the HERBALmax line for the public in 2003. Dr. Zhang prides herself on using only the highest quality herbal compounds in twelve proprietary herbal formulas for Mood & Fatigue, Menopause, Blood Pressure, Acne, Inflammation, Skin Allergy, Flu & Cold, Cough, Flu, & Cold, Cholesterol, Heart, Liver, and Male Potency.

Creating Health Together is the theme of this year's NNFA show. “NNFA's show is an annual opportunity for buyers and sellers of natural products to come together as a dedicated community aimed at creating a healthier America,”says NNFA Convention Committee Chairman Gary Barrows of Bluebonnet Nutrition.

Dr. Zhang is looking forward to this, her first, NNFA Convention, “I believe in my products and my patients see excellent results. When these things are true, you cannot wait to share with others, people need them!”

Visit Dr. Zhang and learn more Dr Zhang's formulas, distributed by HERBALmax, in booth #653 at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada July 16-17.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[i] Referenced from the Nutrition Business Journal, San Diego, CA.

Additional sources include NNFA Today, Nutrition Science News and Natural Foods Merchandiser

[ii] Haskell; Stanford University National Survey, September 1998

###

Group Health Insurance Too Expensive? Prepaid Medical Plans are Healthy Alternative to Insurance for Employee Health Care

Group Health Insurance Too Expensive? Prepaid Medical Plans are Healthy Alternative to Insurance for Employee Health Care

Pre Paid Medical Plans are a totally new concept to provide Basic Primary Health Care to employees. The plan is NOT a discount program or Insurance, but a contract with providers to provide Basic care in a clinical office at no cost to the employee for routine visits.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) December 8, 2006

Employee Health Insurance is no longer affordable for many Employers. According to recent reports by the Kaiser Foundation, the cost for employee coverage is now three to four thousand dollars annually. 40% of employers simply cannot afford that expense and do not offer health insurance. Others are forced to drop current insurance plans, increasing the number of employees without any coverage. Prepaid Medical Plans, offered by MDplans is an affordable solution for many employers to provide basic routine healthcare services for their employees.

The Prepaid Medical Plan concept is basic and simple. The employer pays a small monthly fee for its employees that do not have health insurance. The employee has the ability to go to a preselected medical provider's office for routine care of an minor injury or illness. The employee does not pay a copay or fee for the office visit and basic routine procedures. Prepaid Medical Plans permit employers to contract with providers directly for basic clinical care. Providers are paid in advance eliminating billing and claims issues. MDplans provides the administrative services to implement the program.

Research of insurance claims data from a cross section of several employers indicate that almost all medical care that employees receive is exclusively from the medical provider in a clinical setting. Prepaid Medical Plans offers coverage for this basic need at a very small fraction of the cost of insurance. In most service areas the total cost per employee is only $50 monthly. MDplans also includes PPO Provider Discounts for services outside of the medical clinic. Other benefits include: Discounted pharmacy, dental, vision services and 24/7 Telephone Hotline service with Nurses and Doctors are available for consultation after hours or for general medical advice.

Preventable illnesses and medical conditions comprise approximately 80% of the burden of illness and 90% of all healthcare costs. "By offering a simple doctor's office visit to employees for routine care we can help keep workers healthy and productive. Early diagnosis of most diseases can greatly reduce or eliminate the high cost of delayed treatment." said Roberto Miranda, MD, Founder of MDplans.

MDplans is careful to point out that Prepaid Medical Plans are not insurance and are not intended to replace insurance. Prepaid Medical Plans are for those employers who can not afford traditional insurance but want to provide a basic level of healthcare for their employees. Because it is not insurance, this benefit can be provided for all employees, full time, part time, seasonal or temporary.

Insurance products such as catastrophic coverage will be available through a network of licensed insurance agents for those who desire to purchase additional coverage to supplement this plan. Employers and interested medical providers are encouraged to contact MDplans for additional information at www. mdplans. com or call Caroline England @ 512-215-4408

# # #

Limited Mobility Doesn’t Limit Choice with Walk-In Tubs at Rane Bathing Systems

Limited Mobility Doesn’t Limit Choice with Walk-In Tubs at Rane Bathing Systems

Bath lovers who are experiencing or anticipating problems with limited mobility can find a nearly unlimited range of walk-in tub options at Rane Bathing Systems. The company offers a variety of built-in and free-standing models and has created a mobility level buying guide that helps consumers choose the right solution for their individual needs.

Sparta, TN (PRWEB) May 22, 2010

One size does not fit all when it comes to walk in bathtubs (http://ranetubs. com). Rane Bathing Systems recognizes that people with mobility limitations have different physical challenges, different homes, and different tastes in decorating, too. “So rather than trying to fit everyone into the same walk-in bath tub, we’ve developed products that are as unique as the customers who buy them,” says Jim DeKraker, President of Rane.

Previously, people with limited mobility had limited options when it came to the simple pleasures of enjoying a bath. Many were relegated to showers and they were unable to reap the physical and emotional benefits of a therapeutic soak. Others ended up in institutional settings because there were simply no walk-in tubs available for residential use.

So the people at Rane, pioneers in the creation of side-door tubs for healthcare facilities, used decades of design and manufacturing experience to create a full line of easy-access bathtubs for home use. “This can bring tremendous peace of mind to people who have limited mobility, themselves, as well as children who want to purchase a tub to ensure the safety of an aging or disabled parent.”

Choice and Help Choosing
“Bathing problems, as much as mobility problems, can deprive people of the stay-at-home independence that so many of us take for granted,” reports DeKraker. “That’s why we’re so proud of the range of options we provide in walk-in tubs, side access tubs, large tubs, and deep tubs.”

The company offers six different models with a wide range of walk in tub standard and optional features (http://ranetubs. com) including an Air Spa Bubble Massage Hydrotherapy System and a Whirlpool Massage Hydrotherapy System, and an Anti-Scald System, a popular safety feature.

Which one to choose? “In general, there are four broad levels of a person’s mobility,” says DeKraker. “And, there are matching levels of walk in bathtubs to best serve people with the four mobility levels.” To help consumers make the right selection, the Rane web site provides easy-to-understand information and the ‘Easy As 1-2-3 Selector Chart’ that matches mobility levels with the appropriate tub.

There are also individual product pages that go into detail about each Rane tub, as well as quick reference guides that offer walk in tub technical specifications (http://ranetubs. com).

Water for Wellness
Water Therapy has been used for thousands of years by numerous civilizations to provide pain relief. It continues to be one of the easiest, most natural treatments for a wide range of physical ailments. Many studies show that hydrotherapy alleviates lower back pain and knee ailments by reducing stress and stiffness. Research conducted by the U. S. National Institutes of Health demonstrates that baths provide meaningful relief to people coping with all forms of arthritis, including Fibromyalgia.

“When you get into a tub of perfectly heated water, your body reacts to the warm water by creating endorphins, the body’s natural pain killers,” explains DeKraker. “The warm water warms your blood, which allows it to circulate better and dilates your blood vessels further increasing circulation. This means endorphins and oxygen flow more freely all over your body not only blocking pain but also bringing more oxygen and white blood cells to relieve inflammation, relax muscles, and promote cell renewal and healing.”

“Customers may contact us to find an authorized dealer in their local area or to be put in touch with a factory trained, authorized Internet dealer who can provide up-to-the-minute information about all Rane products, installation and service.”

For additional information on the full line of Rane Bathing System products, to view their promotional video, and to use Rane’s ‘Easy As 1-2-3 Selector Chart’ please visit the company’s website at http://ranetubs. com (http://ranetubs. com)

About Rane Bathing Systems
Rane Bathing Systems offers of full line of walk-in bathtubs for homes as well as hospitals, rehabilitation centers and other types of care facilities. It is the only company in the industry with extensive experience in the design, development, and sale of walk in/slide in bathtub units for both residential and institutional customers.

###

HYPNOSIS Offers Resolution HELP

HYPNOSIS Offers Resolution HELP

New Year resolutions. Most of us want changes. Yet many fail to achieve them. There is something available to help yet widely overlooked and misunderstood, HYPNOSIS.

Windsor, Ontario (PRWEB) January 3, 2004

Resolutions will be made New Year’s Day with data showing many are broken within days. Body and Mind Natural Health of Windsor, Ontario offers something widely overlooked to help people keep their resolutions going, HYPNOSIS.

All over the country people are making resolutions to make changes and better their lives. Certified Hypnotherapist Rick Saruna says, “The two most common changes people request are weight loss and stopping smoking. Yet these two are difficult for most to keep and maintain.” Through the power of HYPNOSIS and your inner mind you can have the success you desire easily and permanently. Mr. Saruna also goes on to say, “HYPNOSIS is widely misunderstood and is actually a powerful method to gain control. If you are looking for change and you need some help in the New Year you owe it to yourself to look at this very effective process.” Hypnosis is very relaxing and is known for its many side benefits including better sleep and calmness.

Rick Saruna is a certified hypnotherapist and is a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists and other organizations.

Body and Mind specializes in hypnosis and one on one sessions are available at your convenience. Call (519) 948-0078 to let us help you keep your resolutions throughout the year. Body and Mind Natural Health also is well known in the self help area of stress control and relaxation. They specialize in emotional issues and behavioral change. They also specialize in a unique process that eliminates the negative inner voice. This process is widely done through phone sessions.

Rick Saruna will be available for interviews throughout the evening and day times.

# # #

Virgin Valley Home Care & Hospice Receives State Certification for Non-Medical Home Care in Nevada

Virgin Valley Home Care & Hospice Receives State Certification for Non-Medical Home Care in Nevada

Virgin Valley Home Care & Hospice in Mesquite, Nevada, announces the expansion of its home care services to include non-medical personal care. It is a a division of Professional HealthCare, and has been a leading provider of home nursing, rehabilitation therapy, and hospice services in southeastern Nevada, and is now licensed by the state for its private duty personal care program.

Walnut Creek, CA (PRWEB) December 9, 2010

Virgin Valley Home Care & Hospice, a division of Professional HealthCare and a leading provider of home nursing, rehabilitation therapy, and hospice services in Mesquite, Nevada, is now licensed by the state for its non-medical personal care program. Many residents throughout the region, who are familiar with the company’s home health, hospice, and medical equipment services, can now benefit from the additional, broad range of services offered through private duty in-home assistance. “We are delighted to now offer personal care services to families in Mesquite and surrounding communities,” stated John Griscavage, CEO. “People often need help with transportation, household tasks, bathing and other types of personal care following medical procedures or simply due to the effects of aging.”

There is a growing need nationwide for in-home care. The National Association for Home Care & Hospice, the leading trade association in this industry, reports on the increased use of in-home care for causes including acute illness, long-term health conditions, permanent disability, or terminal illness. It is related to the country’s aging demographics as well as the desire by most people to remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible.

“Virgin Valley Home Care & Hospice is unique in its ability to now offer continuity of care and assist with quality of life issues,” continues Griscavage. “Our highly trained personal care professionals provide services that perfectly compliment the home health services we have provided to area residents since 1992.”

Virgin Valley Home Care & Hospice is a full service agency offering home health, hospice care, and medical equipment to families throughout southeastern Nevada and northern Arizona for nearly 20 years, now adding non-medical home care. Its service area includes Mesquite, Logandale, Overton, and Moapa Valley in Nevada, as well as Scenic, Littlefield and Beaver Dam in northern Arizona. It is part of the Professional Healthcare family of companies that serve residents in four western states. Services include nursing care, physical and occupational therapy, post-hospital rehabilitation, wound care, home health aides, medical social workers, medication management, senior care, and hospice care. Home caregivers and personal care assistants provide help with activities of daily living, eldercare, transportation, and companionship. More information is available at http://www. virginvalleyhomecare. comor http://www. professionalhealthcarellc. com.

###

“LA Trade Gridlock Puts Good Jobs At Risk!” LAEDC Releases 2004 International Trade Impact Study Results Revealing A New National Problem

“LA Trade Gridlock Puts Good Jobs At Risk!” LAEDC Releases 2004 International Trade Impact Study Results Revealing A New National Problem

Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation plans to release its findings Wedsneday, 9:30 a. m.. PDT, May 5th, of the 2004 Trade Trends Study showing regional California success, but major national problem mounting.

(PRWEB) May 3, 2004

“LA Trade Gridlock Puts Good Jobs At Risk!”

Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) to Release 2004 International Trade Impact study results with a new national problem surfacing due to CaliforniaÂ’s success.

What: LAEDC News on LAEDC Intern'l Trade Trends 

Who:  

Sunne-Wright McPeak, Sec. Calif. Business, Transp. & Housing. (Confirmed)

LAEDC Board Chairman Bob Hertzberg, Former Assembly Speaker (Invited)

Jack Kyser, Chief Economist & George Huang, Economist, LAEDC (Confirmed) 

Roger Snoble, CEO, MTA (Invited)

David Solo, CEO, METROLINK (Invited)

Chris Becker, Orange North-American Trade Rail Access Corridor (OnTrac) JPA.(Confirmed)

Dr. Steven P. Erie, Author of New Book, "Globalizing LA." (Confirmed)

When:  WEDNESDAY – 9:30 A. M. PST

 STUDY AVAILABLE IN ADVANCE UPON

 REQUEST ON EMBARGO BASIS ONLY

 (MEDIA PLEASE CALL FOR ADVANCED

 COPY or email: PR@MayoCommunications. com)

Where:  UNION STATION RAILROAD TRACKS

 (EXACT TRACK LOCATION TBA)

 1 Gateway Plaza Los Angeles 90012

Editors: MAYO Communications will send the link in advance by email to download (study. pdf file and summary) for media honoring embargo until May 5, 2004, 12:01 a. m.

Background:

LAEDC and Partners will comment on 2004 Trade Trends Study Released on May 5, 2003. All speakers a Are prepared to talk about rising diesel/gas prices, trade congestion, job gridlock, major “Export” Industries” such as Aerospace, Apparel & Textiles, International Trade, Financial Services, Health Services/Bio-medicine, Technology and Tourism. Spanish

And Asian speaking spokesman present.

As Secretary of the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, Sunne Wright McPeak

Directs California's largest government agency. Her 15 departments include such complex organizations as Caltrans, the CHP, DMV, and

The Department of Corporations. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed her to the cabinet-level post in November of 2003.

McPeak was formerly President and CEO of the Bay Area Council. During her tenure at the Bay Area Council, McPeak established and led

Major regional initiatives that addressed policy challenges involving transportation, housing, sustainable economic development, water

Policy, telecommunications infrastructure, and education and workforce preparation. All of her work for the employer-sponsored, CEO-led

Public policy organization was directed at strengthening the nine county regionÂ’s economy and improving the quality of life of its residents.

[Editors: updates at MayoCommunications. com. For info call: George McQuade 818.340.5300 or 818.618.9229]

HCC Life Insurance Company Renames Short Term Medical Insurance

HCC Life Insurance Company Renames Short Term Medical Insurance

HCC Life Insurance Company (HCC Life) announced today its renaming of its short term medical insurance product to HCC Life Short Term Medical (STM).

Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) September 3, 2009

HCC Life Insurance Company (HCC Life) announced today its renaming of its short term medical insurance (http://www. hccmis. com) product to HCC Life Short Term Medical (STM). Formerly known as the Amigo Short Term Medical Plan, the product is designed to provide quality healthcare coverage for individuals and families in need of medical insurance on a short-term basis.

Now available in 38 states and the District of Columbia, HCC Life STM features the choice of deductible, co-insurance, and length of coverage needed. Clients also have the choice to purchase an HCC Life STM policy either through their professional health insurance agent or online through our direct insurance agency, HCC Medical Insurance Services, LLC, at www. hccmis. com].*

HCC Life STM is appropriate for those in transition such as recent college graduates, unemployed individuals, new employees awaiting benefit eligibility, and those seeking an alternative to COBRA. Because not all emergencies occur Monday through Friday, 8 - 5, HCC Life provides 24/7 telephone access to customer service representatives.

About HCC Life Insurance Company
HCC Life STM is underwritten and administered by HCC Life Insurance Company (HCC Life), which has been an industry leader in medical stop loss and excess lines coverage for more than 30 years. HCC Life, an Indiana-domiciled insurer, has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Indianapolis and Minneapolis and writes over $750 million in premium annually. HCC Life is a wholly-owned subsidiary of HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HCC). HCC is rated AA (Very Strong) by Standard & Poor's and AA (Very Strong) by Fitch Ratings. In addition, HCC's major domestic insurance companies are rated A+ (Superior) by A. M. Best Company.

*Depending on the state where coverage is purchased, the maximum period of coverage available is 6, 11, or 12 months. In most states, HCC Life STM is available only to members of the Consumer Benefits of America Association. Membership in the association offers discounts of up to 40% on many short-term and long-term prescription drugs. When membership is required, association fees are assessed at the time of application; enrollment in the association is automatic upon payment of the correct premium and all applicable fees. New members will receive details about their membership benefits with their HCC Life STM insurance documents.

###

Selective Singles Turn to Niche Web Sites to Find Love and Companionship

Selective Singles Turn to Niche Web Sites to Find Love and Companionship

New breed of thematic online dating services for single men and women pose advantages over generic, broad-appeal sites.

(PRWEB) August 3, 2005

A recent report by JupiterResearch concludes that visits to online singles sites and personal ads declined by 33% over the year leading up to February 2005. This dissatisfaction could reflect a backlash against sites that appeal to the lowest common denominator in order to attract the greatest number of subscribers.

For example, typing "singles (http://www. fitness-singles. com)" into Google yields over 17 million results. But while broad-appeal services appear to lose favor, niche sites that target compatible mates with bull's-eye accuracy seem set to replace them in popularity. So much so that niche-dating directories are now popping up on the Web, adding momentum to the move from "broad" to "specific" by Internet savvy single men and women.

This migration appears to be driven by the recognition that the chance of finding the ideal match at a mass-appeal dating site is one in a million, literally. In contrast, niche sites offer the piece of mind of knowing that all potential matches shares a common bond, whether it be a given vocation, hobby, education-level or lifestyle.

"The interest in our niche site has dramatically increased as people recognize the inherent advantages of thematic dating sites, over broad-appeal sites,” says Chris Mattioli, president of Fitness Singles, an online dating service that only welcomes single women and men who prioritize health and fitness. "As soon as people hear the name, they immediately recognize that our focus is on physically-active single women and men. There is no mistaking that our members and visitors hope to increases their odds of meeting that one individual with the same active outlook on life as they have."

Fitness Singles (http://www. fitness-singles. com), for one, carries niche matching one step further by allowing a choice of 79 different active lifestyle categories such as hiking, biking, running, surfing, yoga, and almost every other sport imaginable. The presumption is that narrowing the field increases the odds of finding the perfect match. It seems to work.

Researchers Jeff Gavin and Adrian Scott -- both professors at the University of Bath -- conducted a recent study of 229 single men and women between the ages of 18 and 65 who used a dating site, and found that about 94% of the respondents saw their online partner for a second time after the initial meeting. "This study shows that online dating can work for many people, leading to a successful meeting for almost everyone we surveyed," said Dr. Gavin. Could niche matching increase this percentage even higher?

“I've checked out a few of the other [online dating service] sites, and have met some people…but it's tough to find someone who is as into fitness as I am,” says Scott Thomas of St. Louis, who turned to Fitness Singles to find a mate. “I wanted to find someone who is active and will remain so after we get serious.”

It appears that as long as niche sites continue to offer carefully-focused online dating -- along with features like password-protected photo galleries, anonymous private mailboxes, and instant messaging, among others -- that next year's study by JupiterResearch will tap niche dating sites as the medium to bring relationship-seeking singles (http://www. fitness-singles. com) back to the Internet in increasing numbers.

###

Xcel Products, Inc. Wins SGIA’s Product of the Year Award for TerraSkin® XP

Xcel Products, Inc. Wins SGIA’s Product of the Year Award for TerraSkin® XP

October 15, 2010, Las Vegas, NV, Xcel Products, Inc. of Brooklyn Center, MN - wins Product of the Year Award with its newest product…TerraSkin® XP, a stone paper. TerraSkin® XP was entered in the “Media-Paper “category at the 2010 SGIA Product of the Year competition. TerraSkin® XP is an eco-friendly, pulp-free paper made from stone.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) October 28, 2010

TerraSkin® XP is a combination of 80% stone (calcium carbonate) with a 20% PE (polyethylene) non-toxic resin to create a strong, sustainable substrate. The Calcium Carbonate comes from construction waste material; such as, marble, limestone and chalk scraps which are ground down to a fine powder. The PE is post-industrial recycled and acts as the binder for the Calcium Carbonate. TerraSkin® XP outperforms traditional paper with its moisture and tear-resistance.

TerraSkin® XP delivers environmental and printing advantages over pulp papers, printable plastics and synthetic papers.
 No Deforestation – Not a single tree is used in the production of TerraSkin® XP.  No Water - The production of TerraSkin® XP requires no water  No Bleach - TerraSkin® XP is naturally bright white; therefore, requires no bleach or other bleaching agents during manufacturing  Durable - TerraSkin® XP is moisture, oil, and tear-resistant.  Reduction in Ink Costs - TerraSkin® XP is fiber free reducing ink coverage needed by 20-30%  Degradation - TerraSkin® XP will degrade back to its source - the powder of stone - when left out in nature for approximately six to nine months. The product releases no toxic materials, and the paper can be safely incinerated. The inorganic mineral and residues can be reused, though no recycling facilities yet exist in the United States.  Cradle-to-Cradle Silver Certified - Cradle to Cradle Certification provides a company with a means to tangibly, credibly measure achievement in environmentally-intelligent design and helps customers purchase and specify products that are pursuing a broader definition of quality. This means using environmentally safe and healthy materials; design for material re-utilization, such as recycling or composting; the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency; efficient use of water, and maximum water quality associated with production; and instituting strategies for social responsibility.

In conjunction with TerraSkin® XP, Xcel exhibited EcoMedia™ Banner and the Visual Magnetics® Graphic System, by Visual Magnetics®.

Visual Magnetics® Graphic System combines a patented, magnetic receptive media, MagnaMedia™ with its InvisiLock® magnet to create easily changeable graphics. The MagnaMedia™ print substrates include VM-POLYeight™, VM-POLYfive™, VM-POLYmatte™, VM-POLYgloss™, VM-SYNpaper™ and VM-Chalkboard™. Visual Magnetics® introduced its new VM POLYpeel™. VM POLYpeel™ is 3-mil, magnetic receptive polyester with a re-positionable, micro-sphere adhesive.

EcoMedia™ Blockout Banner is a line of non-pvc films designed for large-format printers utilizing UV-cured inks. EcoMedia™ products are designed and formulated to be environmentally responsible without compromising quality, performance or functionality. The products are constructed from a co-polymer blend that is both recyclable and degradable. EcoMedia™ 15-mil Blockout delivers high-performance with 2-sided printability, outdoor strength and stability making it the perfect cost-effective, PVC free banner.

About Xcel Products, Inc.:
Xcel Products, Inc. is the leading manufacturer and custom converter of innovative printable media solutions for the P-O-P and P-O-S markets worldwide. A one stop resource, Xcel Products, Inc. is uniquely qualified to serve all of your printable media needs. From manufacturer to product developer to authorized sales agent – we can easily manufacture and/or design the solutions you are looking for. Xcel Products aspires to be synonymous with service excellence. In every aspect of our operation—customer care, sales, accounting, production and shipping - Xcel’s goal is to exceed customer’s expectations.

Xcel Products, Inc. developed TerraSkin® XP as a proprietary product and is in exclusive collaboration with TerraSkin®, a division of Design & Source Productions, Inc. Xcel Products, Inc., in exclusive collaboration with Visual Magnetics, LP, develops, converts, markets and sells the Visual Magnetics® Graphic System worldwide. Xcel Products, Inc. is the Exclusive Manufacturer and Converter for EcoMedia™ products.

All images, registered trademarks and trademarks are property of their respective owners.

###

[RadioMike]: A New Show, Some Gigs and Some Healthy Activism

[RadioMike]: A New Show, Some Gigs and Some Healthy Activism

RadioMike's New Show and Some Activism Information

(PRWEB) October 13, 2004

My DarlinÂ’ Neurons:

We had Planned on doing the Show early for the First time in a Long time, But ADD was running a little Rampant yesterday and We got very Distracted by the Last stretch of Our resume and Doing a bit of Research. Oh Well. ItÂ’s a Damn good show though. And you Should just See whoÂ’s in the Show: http://thefeveredbrainofradiomike. com/comments. php? id=559_0_1_0_M (http://thefeveredbrainofradiomike. com/comments. php? id=559_0_1_0_M)

Friday, we Went on Over to the Williamsburg Art and Historical Center to catch the Last bit of the Second Annual Surrealist Film Festival on the First Night. Wow. This just might be one of those Rare mediums that is Devoid of Propaganda. Difficult as We all know, But We think its Possible. Take a look at How it all went Down: http://wahcenter. org/events/2004/filmfest/ (http://wahcenter. org/events/2004/filmfest/) Plus Peter DizozzaÂ’s site has a Bit more: http://cinemavii. com/dizozza/events1.html (http://cinemavii. com/dizozza/events1.html)

So Who do we Have tonight? ItÂ’s Pretty much a Cornucopia of worldly Goodies: LEONID CHUMAKOV, RACHEL LOSHAK, FRANCOIZ BREUT, BELT, BASYA SCHECHTER, SAMANTHA MURPHY, and MATT BAUER among Others. ItÂ’s a Spectacular, Folks.

Some things that Need all of Our Attention:

There's a bill called the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act which will require insurance companies to cover a minimum 48-hour hospital stay for patients undergoing a mastectomy. It's about eliminating the "Drive-Through Mastectomy" where women are forced to go home hours after surgery against the wishes of their doctor, still groggy from anesthesia and sometimes with drainage tubes still attached.

Lifetime Television has put this bill on their web page with a petition drive to show your support. Last year over half the House signed on. PLEASE!!!! Sign the petition by clicking on the web site below. You need not give more than your name and zip code number. http://www. lifetimetv. com/health/breast_mastectomy_pledge. html (http://www. lifetimetv. com/health/breast_mastectomy_pledge. html). Just Do It.

And our Nice friends over at Mosquito Media tell us that October is Also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. They very Generously raise Money and Awareness for Breast Cancer Research. And they do This by promoting the healing power of music by marketing emerging musical talent. A great way to Do that is by (Pretty Please) purchasing a copy of "The Greatest Music YouÂ’ve Never Heard" (http://www. mosquito-media. co. uk/Music. html_ (http://www. mosquito-media. co. uk/Music. html_). Then you Can say YouÂ’ve done Two good deeds for the day.

But there are Other Things going on in The World of the Fevered Brain.

MATT THE ELECTRICIAN (http://matttheelectrician. com (http://matttheelectrician. com)) with Our very Cool friend SEELA (http://www. SeelaWorld. com (http://www. SeelaWorld. com)) will Storm through town Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 12th at 8:00 PM At The Living Room, 154 Ludlow Street, New York, NY 10002 (http://livingroomny. com/ (http://livingroomny. com/)) 212.533.7235. Our Friends in PHARAOH'S DAUGHTER (http://www. pharaohsdaughter. com (http://www. pharaohsdaughter. com)) go On a Few short Hours later.

CitySessions (http://www. citysessions. com)is (http://www. citysessions. com)is) A very Cool monthly Showcase out in San Francisco with a First Volume of some Very cool artists who have Played there (You should Really get a copy). TheyÂ’ll be doing it Again Tomorrow Night, Tuesday Oct 12th 2004 featuring MATT BAUER (http://www. mattbauermusic. com (http://www. mattbauermusic. com)), SONYA GRETA (http://www. sonyagreta. com (http://www. sonyagreta. com)), THE WELCOME MATT (http://www. welcomemattmusic. com/ (http://www. welcomemattmusic. com/)) (These Two we HavenÂ’t Heard yet but If they are Anything like Matt, this Oughta be a Show Stopper. It all Happens from 8-11PM at Club Waziema, 543 Divisadero between Fell and Hayes in Glorious San Francisco, California.

CERULEAN (http://www. ceruleanmusic. com/see_shows. htm (http://www. ceruleanmusic. com/see_shows. htm)) our New York Friends from La La Land will be Here for CMJ on Friday, October 15 at ACME Underground (highly Over-Priced for Acme, but the Band will be Worth it.). 9 Great Jones St, New York, NY 10012

212.677.6963. Cerulean is playing an early set at 7PM

MATTY CHARLES & THE VALENTINES (http://www. mattycharlesmusic. com/page_main. htm (http://www. mattycharlesmusic. com/page_main. htm)), forwarded to Us by the Lovely Louisa, will be at Pete's Candy Store, 709 Lorimer Street, between Frost & Richardson in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It all Happens Every Sunday At 10pm. Plus itÂ’s Free. How can you Beat that? Take the L-train to Lorimer or the G train to Metropolitan. Exit Union Ave. Take Union to Meeker then Left. Take a Right on Frost & then a Left on Lorimer. Those are Directions that Just might Keep RadioMike from getting Lost the Next time.

RadioMike Loves You All (Especially For Reading All the Way to the Bottom this Time)

###

Charles Shor of Paper Bag Manufacturer, Duro, Announces Continued Efforts to Help the Environment

Charles Shor of Paper Bag Manufacturer, Duro, Announces Continued Efforts to Help the Environment

Charles Shor, president and CEO of Duro Bag Manufacturing Company, announced the recent inclusion of the Duro Bag organization as a member and stakeholder in the Sustainable Packaging Coalition. Through informed design practice, supply chain collaboration, education and innovation, Duro and the SPC strive to transform packaging, including paper bags, to recycle more and become more environment friendly.

Florence, KY (PRWEB) September 15, 2006

Charles Shor, president and CEO of Duro Bag Manufacturing Company at www. durobag. com, announced the recent inclusion of the Duro Bag organization as a member and stakeholder in the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (www. sustainablepackaging. org).

According to C. Shor, "Duro has long provided environmentally preferable product to a wide range of retail bag applications and we are thrilled to find another very focused vehicle to support the design, development, manufacture and use of environmentally preferred packaging." Charles Shor, Chairman and CEO of Duro continued, "We join a significant number of our customers, suppliers and market peers in this effort to promote a sustainable packaging strategy. It is an exceptional team that intends to focus the significant resources of this enlightened coalition on this very critical mandate."

The Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC), formed in 2003 as a project of the nonprofit GreenBlue Institute, is an industry working group inspired by cradle to cradle principles and dedicated to creating a more robust environmental vision for packaging. Through informed design practice, supply chain collaboration, education and innovation, the SPC strives to transform packaging, including paper bags, into a system that encourages an economically prosperous and sustainable flow of materials, creating lasting value for present and future generations.

Most recently, the SPC and its members completed version 1.0 of the Definition of Sustainable Packaging. This definition represents an important first step in articulating a common understanding of the term “sustainable packaging.” It provides a vision and a framework for understanding activities directed toward improving packaging and continues to inform the future vision of the coalition and its individual member-companies. The Definition of Sustainable Packaging document emphasizes safety and health issues for individuals and communities within the whole of the packaging production process and advocates for the use of renewable or recycled source materials using clean production technologies and industry best practices.

The Sustainable Packaging Coalition is located in Charlottesville, VA and the media contact is Matthew Gaventa (434) 817-1424 (ext. 308).

The Duro Bag Manufacturing Company www. durobag. com was founded in 1953 in Ludlow, Kentucky. Still privately-held and family-owned and operated, under the leadership of Charles Shor, Duro Bag has grown to be the largest paper bag manufacturer in the United States. Duro Bag continues to celebrate over 50 years of commitment to producing quality products, customer service and shipping bags of exceptional value to their clients.

###

FDA Approves Erchonia’s Zerona Laser

FDA Approves Erchonia’s Zerona Laser

Allegheny Physical Medicine provides cutting-edge body contouring treatment in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) November 8, 2010

Allegheny Physical Medicine today announces that Erchonia’s Zerona laser has been granted market clearance by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration. The Zerona is the first non-invasive aesthetic device to receive FDA market clearance in the U. S. for circumferential reduction of the waist, hips, and thighs.

Available at Allegheny Physical Medicine in Pittsburgh, the Zerona emits a low-level, or cold, output energy that generates no thermal effect on the body’s tissue eliminating any risk to the patient. Zerona has been clinically proven to target fat cells causing their immediate collapse thereby significantly reducing body volume. Through a natural process of fat removal, the laser-released fat is safely removed and broken down, providing patients with a truly non-invasive procedure without side effects or downtime.

“Zerona is scientifically-proven to be both safe and effective, and this most recent FDA clearance simply validates the experience we’ve had with Zerona at our practice,” says Dr. Lee. “Zerona is an excellent choice for those who want to lose a few inches but don’t want to go through something invasive. The results speak for themselves.”

The exciting part of this approval from the FDA is the long-awaited new classification of "Low Level Laser Therapy for Aesthetic Use" which is the result of the rigorous clinical research on this device. The FDA granted market clearance following the completion of a placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind, multi-site clinical investigation evaluating sixty-seven study participants. The results obtained from that study demonstrated an average inch loss reduction of 3.65 inches across patient’s waist, hips, and thighs in two weeks. The clinical trial, absent of diet restrictions, exercise requirements, or any other adjunctive components properly illustrated the clinical utility of the Zerona and set the precedent on how aesthetic devices should be evaluated.

For more information or to book a Zerona consultation, please visit http://www. ZeronaFatBurningLaser. com or call (412) 831-2225.

About Allegheny Physical Medicine

Allegheny Physical Medicine, a state-of-the-art health care facility designed to provide the very best of care. The integration of knowledge, experience, and the caring attitude of the practitioners enables the delivery of a form of health care that is unique.

The philosophy is to provide patients with quality care in a friendly atmosphere. The caring and concerned staff works together to create a pleasant patient experience. Convenient hours, ample parking, and no waiting are also appreciated by patients. Staff doctors attend numerous continuing education conferences and programs to stay abreast of new developments in patient care.

At Allegheny Physical Medicine, P. C. all insurances are accepted.

###

The Largest e-learning Solutions Provider in the UK Helps Companies Complete Record Number of Online Courses

The Largest e-learning Solutions Provider in the UK Helps Companies Complete Record Number of Online Courses

50, 000 e-learning courses have been completed by Marston's Inns and Taverns in under a year. ThirdForce expects these numbers to rise as more e-learning courses become available.

Dublin, Ireland (PRWEB) December 2, 2008

ThirdForce, the UK's leader in developing e-learning solutions (http://www. thirdforce. com/company/), announced an astounding 50,000 e-learning courses have been completed in the past 11 months by Marston's employees - and the numbers are set to rise.

Teaming-up with one of the largest independent e-learning providers in the world, ThirdForce, the UK brewer and pub operator has supported its 11,000 strong managed pub-based workforce in allowing them to train from the comfort of their own home or the pub where they work. They can access four online training courses (http://www. thirdforce. com/products/): Foundation Food Safety, Foundation Health & Safety, Licensing Law and Disability Discrimination Awareness, to further their qualifications and enhance service levels in their pubs.

Marston's employees can access the computer based learning materials on a 24/7 basis allowing for a much more flexible approach to training. Highly interactive and module based e-learning (http://www. thirdforce. com/sectors/hospitality-leisure/compliancy-elearning/) courses permit learners to dip in and out as they please, resulting in a much more positive and effective learning process. The company estimates that 50 per cent of this professional development training has been conducted by employees at home on their own computers and they are paid for the training no matter where it is completed.

Suzanne Harrison, training manager at Marston's Inns and Taverns explained: "We consider the professional development (http://www. thirdforce. com/sectors/hospitality-leisure/compliancy-elearning/) of our employees a top priority. Eleven months ago the company set a challenge to encourage at least 80 per cent of our workforce to complete all four e-learning courses in 12 months, and we are now so very near! For an employee to know that they have completed their compliance training at their own pace and in an environment they feel able to learn in should mean they will feel well trained and ultimately provide an excellent service to our customers."

Will Chadwick, account director of ThirdForce, said: "Marston's Inns and Taverns is to be congratulated on its phenomenally successful 'training from home' campaign. This is an amazing achievement and reinforces the highly successful partnership of e-learning and hospitality employees. We are proud to be working with Marston's, helping its employees to further their qualifications whenever and wherever suits them."

About ThirdForce

With over 25 years of experience, ThirdForce (http://www. thridforce. com) is one of the largest e-learning and e-assessment providers in the UK. ThirdForce products have touched over seventeen million learners in education, government, healthcare, hospitality and commercial organisations worldwide. Blending technology, multimedia and pedagogy into unique learning experiences that lift performance and raise standards, ThirdForce provides a wide portfolio of e-learning solutions, including European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), Health and Safety training and Care Inductions Standards.

###

Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Appoints New Executive Recruiter

Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Appoints New Executive Recruiter

Joseph McElmeel, Chairman & CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., an executive search firm specializing in the Building Materials Industry, recently appointed Terry Trimmer to the position of Executive Recruiter. Mr. Trimmer will be responsible for business development and the maintaining of client relationships on an international basis.

Sarasota, FL (PRWEB) January 6, 2006

Joseph McElmeel, Chairman & CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., an executive search firm specializing in the Building Materials Industry, recently appointed Terry Trimmer to the position of Executive Recruiter. Mr. Trimmer will be responsible for business development and the maintaining of client relationships on an international basis.

Mr. Trimmer comes to Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. from Health Furnishing Solutions, LLC, in St. Petersburg, a manufacturer of furnishings for the healthcare industry, where he was president. His background includes significant senior level management positions for such firms as Vitco Nuclear Products, Inc., Sealey Medical and On-Site Off-Site Software, Inc. Additionally, he has tremendous experience in the Executive Search Industry with over 15 years experience having worked for Korn/Ferry International, A. T. Kearny and Bay Associates, Inc.

He holds a BBA in Personnel Management from Ohio University, and an MBA from Baldwin Wallace College.

“His history with executive search firms, coupled with his hands on, senior level industry management experience, provides a wealth of talent that will help us continue to grow and strengthen our client relationships,” said Joe McElmeel, Chairman and CEO.

About Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.

Established in 1980, Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. with offices in Chicago, Charlotte, NYC, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Sarasota, FL. has become the premier retained executive search firm specializing in the Building Materials, Kitchen and Bath, Home Builders, Lawn and Garden and Automotive industries. Brooke Chase Associates recruits General and Executive Management, Human Resources, Financial Management, Sales, Marketing, Board of Directors, Engineering and Manufacturing professionals.

###

August Is Cat Health & Safety Month

August Is Cat Health & Safety Month

Cat Galaxy, the radio station for cats has named August Cat Health & Safety Month to promote spaying and neutering and feline health.

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) August 5, 2006

With the 2006 cat and kitten season being one of the worst to date, Cat Galaxy is reminding all those who love cats to have them spayed and neutered as well as offer support to those rescue organizations that need it.

Cat Galaxy, the radio station for cats has named August, Cat Health & Safety Month in the hopes humans will see that getting their cat spayed or neutered can help end feline overpopulation. It is also a time to remind humans that by having their cats checked out at a vet regularly, they can help ensure that their cats live a longer, healthier and happier lives. Cat Health & Safety Month is also a time to remind humans that cats are a full-time responsibility and that no matter what the problem is they are having with them, a cat shouldn't be considered disposable.

"Too many humans will adopt a cat and then suddenly discover they can't handle the responsibility. Besides reminding people to spay and neuter their animals, Cat Health & Safety Month will also put forth the message that by adopting a cat, you have a responsibility to care for them for the rest of their lifetime. Cats shouldn't be considered disposable if a problem happens especially when there are so many other solutions you can try to solve it," said Nohl Rosen of Cat Galaxy.

Cat Health & Safety Month also is a chance to thank and support all of those rescue organizations that work hard everyday to rescue cats, sometimes under very tight budgets and situations. It also is a great time to help them in their efforts by volunteering or donating to their organizations so more felines can be saved.

"Cat and kitten season can be a drain financially for many groups, and they always need support whether you donate money, services or time. This month is a great time to let all those who rescue cats know, that we care and thank them for their service to the community," Rosen added.

For more information about Cat Galaxy or Cat Health & Safety Month go to www. catgalaxymedia. com or call 480-980-8541.

Cat Galaxy To Broadcast Monthly Cat Health Segments

Is your human constantly wondering what do medically when you felines come down with an illness? Are they in need of advice when your cat-like ways just simply baffle them? Beginning this month, Cat Galaxy will be broadcasting monthly segments on cat health and care with Scottsdale veterinarian Dr. Aubrey Pruitt DVM from Four Peaks Animal Clinic. Human listeners will be able to ask questions via email or Skype chat during the broadcast and hopefully get an answer about their cat's health or issue they may be facing.

"We are very honored to have Dr. Pruitt come back into the studio with us once a month to do these broadcasts. Feline health and care is important and there are so many illnesses that cats face every day and it helps to know what to do in an emergency situation. It'll be nice for the human listeners to be able to get advice from such a skilled vet," said Nohl Rosen of Cat Galaxy.

Keep checking the Cat Galaxy web site at www. catgalaxymedia. com for the date and time of the show. Four Peaks Animal Clinic is located at 8776 E. Shea Blvd, Suite B-7. That is just west of the 101 freeway and Shea in Pima Crossing. You can also contact them at 480-778-1770.

###

S3 Supports OMA BCAST Mobile TV Security With Discretix' Multi-Scheme Client

S3 Supports OMA BCAST Mobile TV Security With Discretix' Multi-Scheme Client

Discretix Technology Ensures Broad Multi-Scheme Support for Standard Mobile TV Security Schemes; Joint Solution Offers Fast Time-to-Market for Device Manufacturers

San Mateo, CA and Dublin, Ireland (PRWEB) July 31, 2007

Discretix, the leading provider of embedded security and content protection solutions for mobile devices and flash memory, and Silicon & Software Systems (S3), the leading global provider of mobile broadcast DTV client software, announced today that Discretix' multi-scheme mobile TV security client is being integrated into S3's onHandTV™ mobile interactive Digital TV (DTV) client. The joint solution will give mobile device vendors a complete, pre-integrated and fully-validated mobile TV platform, capable of supporting the upcoming launch of TV services and satisfying current and future content protection schemes.

S3's onHandTV client supports the delivery of a wide range of DTV and interactive video/data services. Suitable for networks in Europe, USA and Asia, the product is compliant with all mobile broadcast standards including OMA BCAST, DVB-H, T-DMB and DAB-IP, and is ISO/ANSI-C optimized for the unique ROM, RAM and CPU specifications of embedded platforms.

By adding Discretix' multi-scheme mobile TV security client technology, onHandTV will ensure complete, standard-based service and content protection according to the OMA BCAST Smart Card and DRM profiles, and the DVB-H 18Crypt profile. Discretix, a world leader in mobile Digital Rights Management (DRM), Mobile TV Security and embedded security solutions, developed its multi-scheme technology to provide unmatched flexibility in device and service deployment. In addition to its support for multiple mobile security profiles, the technology is multi-ESG capable, allowing broadcast operators to customize and launch TV programs, pricing models and Electronic Service Guides (ESGs) quickly and cost-effectively.

"By working with Discretix, S3 has taken the power efficient benefits and commercial advantages of using onHandTV to a new level," said John Maguire, General Manager of Consumer Mobile for S3. "onHandTV users can now deploy a secure mobile TV application quicker than ever while safe in the knowledge that their client software will perform reliably, securely and with maximum flexibility for standards that exist today, or may come to market in the near future."

"The coming mobile TV revolution is placing heavy demands on device OEMs and network operators alike," said Edo Ganot, Executive Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Discretix. "This combined solution will greatly simplify the development schedule for S3's customers, enabling them to be first to market with a dependable and adaptable client that can be deployed across multiple devices."

To learn more about Discretix' multi-scheme mobile TV technology, visit http://www. discretix. com/MobileTV (http://www. discretix. com/MobileTV). Additional information about S3's onHandTVTM Mobile Interactive DTV client can be found at www. s3group. com/onhandtv (http://www. s3group. com/onhandtv).

About Discretix:
Discretix is a leading provider of embedded security and content protection solution for mobile devices and flash memory storage. Discretix technology, which incorporates both hardware and software components, enables security to be incorporated into products at the chipset level, making it transparent to the end-user while protecting sensitive information from malicious attacks, viruses, fraud, and theft. Discretix' solutions are deployed in a wide array of devices and mobile systems to enhance security, reliability, and user experience. Discretix is a privately-owned company, serving the needs of some of the world's best-known semiconductor and device manufacturers. In 2006 Discretix was ranked by Gartner among the leaders of the embedded security market for the third year in succession. For more information, please visit www. discretix. com.

About Silicon & Software Systems Ltd(S3):
S3 is the Connected Consumer Technology Company. S3's technologies, products and professional services enable Tier One operators, device manufacturers, healthcare providers and semiconductor companies to deliver next-generation products and services to consumers, at home and on the move. S3 is the leading provider of broadcast mobile DTV solutions. Its onHandTV™ software client manages the reception of TV and data services over broadcast, multicast and unicast bearers, delivered to multiple mobile devices. onHandTVTM ensures faster time-to-market and reduced risk for mobile operators and device manufacturers worldwide. It has proven interoperability with all existing commercial networks and key technology suppliers in the mobile DTV ecosystem. Founded in 1986, S3 delivers expert consumer systems design plus leading-edge silicon and software IP. S3 has development centres in Ireland and Central Europe and sales offices and representatives globally. For further information please visit www. s3group. com.

Discretix is a trademark of Discretix, Ltd. onHandTV is a trademark of Silicon & Software Systems Ltd.(S3). Other products and trade names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

###

A Boatload of Sun Protection SunGrubbies. com Packing List for a Carefree Cruise

A Boatload of Sun Protection SunGrubbies. com Packing List for a Carefree Cruise

A holiday cruise can be the best vacation. Make sure sun protection is part of the itinerary.

San Diego, CA (Vocus) November 3, 2010

What is the fastest way to ruin a fabulous cruise? Getting sunburn can certainly take away from all the fun one can have on a cruise. Sungrubbies. com, an online retailer of sun products, would like to remind travelers not to forget sun protection products as they head off on holiday cruises this winter.

No one plans on getting sunburn, but without adequate sun protection it will happen, and it can spoil a long anticipated trip. Winter is the time when UVB rays have lessened but UVA rays are still as strong as ever. Sun exposure on a cruise is also amplified by the reflection of the sun’s rays off the water and the ship’s reflective surfaces, making harmful UV rays more intense and dangerous to your skin. Additionally, if the cruise is heading north, remember that snow and glaciers will reflect the sun’s rays too. If the destination is south, nearer the equator, the sun’s rays will be considerably more intense. Travelers will want to make sure they are covered at all times, even in the shade. It’s also important to remember that cool ocean breezes can disguise the intensity of these damaging rays.

SunGrubbies. com offers lightweight, packable UV protective essentials that travelers will want to include in their suitcases before embarking on a voyage:
A packable wide brim hat of at least 3 inches to provide protection for the head and neck. Ultra lightweight and wrinkle resistant sun protective clothing that will pack small and protect arms and legs and torso. Many of the items can be worn on land and in the water for maximum versatility. Unique, stay-cool designs, such as mesh vents under the arms of a long sleeve shirt, are a real plus in hot, sunny weather. Many options also come with security pockets. UV protective sunglasses to protect against reflection and glare. Broad spectrum sunscreen to be applied and reapplied. SunGrubbies. com has gone to all natural sunscreens that contain antioxidants. They will protect not only your health but also the coral reefs and marine life. A Sun Umbrella that will protect against sun and rain…and keep you cooler in warm climates. Some of the umbrellas have wind venting that makes them easier to use on deck.

So pack smart! Sungrubbies. com has products that have been selected for style, comfort, versatility, and practicality. Versatile UV protective outfits, such a Swimsuit Cover-up that can be also worn as a jacket for a stroll around the deck. And be sure to include the indispensable Sun Umbrella that will double as shade protection as well as protection from the rain.

SunGrubbies. com has been specializing in sun protection for over thirteen years. All products are laboratory tested for their sun protective ability and many are recommended and approved by the Skin Cancer Foundation, the Melanoma International Foundation and the Skin and Cancer Federation of Australia. And, every purchase is 100% guaranteed.

For more information, check out the SunGrubbies. com website, http://www. sungrubbies. com, to find sun protective products, information and safety articles. They can also be reached toll free at 888-970-1600. Be sure to visit the boutique showroom if you happen to be in the San Diego area.

###