SurePayroll Main Street Insights: Small Businesses Want Fewer Stimulus Provisions, More Tax Cuts

SurePayroll Main Street Insights: Small Businesses Want Fewer Stimulus Provisions, More Tax Cuts

Survey results suggest the Obama administration is out of touch with the small business market. Majority of small business owners see a simple tax cut as the solution to economic problems, not the small business stimulus provisions.

Glenview, IL (PRWEB) March 25, 2009

A survey conducted this month by online payroll service SurePayroll found that three out of four small business owners say they would rather see the government enact simple tax cuts than the recent stimulus initiatives created to stimulate the small business economy.

The majority state that the stimulus initiatives are the wrong way to approach improving things, indicating that President Obama has not convinced small business owners that his administration understands the real triggers behind jump-starting the small business economy.

Most business owners don't believe the provisions apply to them, and even if they did, they don't know how they would take advantage of them. That explains why more than 60% rated Washington, D. C. as failing to help the small business economy with the recent stimulus provisions, giving the administration a four or below on a scale of one to 10 (one being not at all effective and 10 being most effective for helping spur small business growth).

"Small businesses employ an estimated 59 million members of the U. S. workforce, so the administration would be wise to listen to what they are saying," says SurePayroll President Michael Alter. "Right now they're saying that they need simple tax cuts, not more provisions that don't seem relevant. Not only does the administration seem to be out of touch with the small business market, but Obama's team needs to reconsider their communications strategy, as those who may be interested in taking advantage of the provisions don't know how to."

Small business owners voiced their concern over specific initiatives outlined in the stimulus package and say the government should do the following if they really want to help small businesses:

-Determine better ways to stimulate the small business economy. More than 64% of survey participants indicated that none of the recently enacted stimulus provisions for small business would apply to their small business.

-Communicate how SMBs can take advantage of obtaining loans/capital as a result of the stimulus plan. While some businesses could benefit from the stimulus plan, an overwhelming 72% majority said they would have no idea how to apply for or access loans/capital as a result of the recent small business stimulus initiatives.

-Implement small business tax cuts. Three out of four small business owners find the idea of a tax cut preferable to anything in the stimulus package for small business.

"The government is trying to help small business, but they're headed in the wrong direction," says Alter. "Now it will just depend on whether or not they choose to listen to this valuable feedback from small business owners."

About SurePayroll:

Voted Editor's Choice (http://www. surepayroll. com/spsite/press/releases/2007/release071107.asp) for best payroll service by PC Magazine, a Top 100 Product by Accounting Today and winner of the Stevie Award for eCommerce Customer Service Team of the Year, SurePayroll is America's largest full-service online payroll (http://www. surepayroll. com/) service and honoree of the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Businesses award two years in a row.

SurePayroll is passionate about small businesses and their payroll. The company is dedicated to providing an extremely friendly and simple payroll experience -- at a price small business owners can afford.

In addition to its payroll and ClickFREE(TM) tax file and pay service -- which allows a user to complete the entire payroll process in minutes -- SurePayroll offers a suite of online services designed specifically for small business, including HR and compliance resources (http://www. surepayroll. com/product/compliance/), 401(k) retirement solutions, health insurance and workers' compensation products.

SurePayroll also offers a private-label and co-branded payroll service to accountants (http://www. surepayroll. com/surechoice/) and banking partners to offer payroll processing to their small business clients.

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Brain SPECT Scanning at Sierra Tucson Increases Diagnostic Capabilities and Motivates Patients

Brain SPECT Scanning at Sierra Tucson Increases Diagnostic Capabilities and Motivates Patients

Sierra Tucson demonstrates its leadership position in the recovery and neuropsychiatric fields by implementing brain SPECT scanning as part of its innovative treatment programs for addictions, mental/behavioral disorders, and chronic pain. This neuroimaging increases diagnostic capabilities, enables more targeted pharmacotherapy, and intensifies patients' motivation for recovery.

Tucson, AZ (Vocus) August 11, 2009

One of several initiatives to expand Sierra Tucson's neuroscience capabilities is the implementation of brain SPECT scanning for patients in treatment for addictions and mental/behavioral disorders. This functional brain imaging, which produces vivid, real-time pictures of brain physiology, is an innovative tool to enhance diagnostic capabilities, enable more targeted pharmacotherapy, and offer increased motivation to patients.

Brain SPECT scanning generates three-dimensional images of blood flow in the brain, which relates to actual brain physiology. Robert R. Johnson, D. O., Sierra Tucson's Medical Director, states, "In experienced hands, brain SPECT imaging provides clinically useful information on how an individual's brain functions, particularly in complex or treatment-resistant cases. This more complete diagnostic picture adds biological information to the presenting problem, often helping to inform treatment planning."

For patients, SPECT studies help them break through denial. When faced with abnormal brain SPECT scans, patients find it harder to minimize the impact of drug or alcohol use. A SPECT scan also helps patients see their problems from a medical point of view, thus reducing shame and guilt.

SPECT also helps evaluate the presence of other neuropsychiatric illnesses and understand different sub-types of disorders.

Read more about Sierra Tucson's new benefits of SPECT scanning on the Therapies/Treatment Modalities page at SierraTucson. com (http://www. SierraTucson. com/therapies_trtmnetmod. php).

Sierra Tucson is celebrating 25 years of Compassionate Care and Clinical Excellence. Located on 160 acres at the foot of the Santa Catalina Mountains near Tucson, Arizona, this exceptional facility offers a beautiful natural healing environment and the highest level of confidentiality. For more information about Sierra Tucson and its programs, please call 800-842-4487 or visit SierraTucson. com (http://www. SierraTucson. com).

Sierra Tucson is a member of CRC Health Group, the most comprehensive network of specialized behavioral care services in the nation. CRC offers the largest array of personalized treatment options, allowing individuals, families, and professionals to choose the most appropriate treatment setting for their behavioral, addiction, weight management and therapeutic education needs. CRC is committed to making its services widely and easily available, while maintaining a passion for delivering advanced treatment. For over two decades, CRC programs have helped individuals and families reclaim and enrich their lives. For more information, visit http://www. crchealth. com (http://www. crchealth. com)].

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Fat Vegan Shows USA the Way with Innovative Vegan Cookbook

Fat Vegan Shows USA the Way with Innovative Vegan Cookbook

A new cookbook by a fat vegan cook from Great Britain and his nutritionist wife proves how healthy and delicious it can be to be kinder to the planet and your tastebuds.

(PRWEB) April 28, 2005

It's now 60 years since Donald Watson first urged people to think logically about human health, unnecessary cruelty to animals and the plight of the environment.

He set up The Vegan Society and invented the word 'Vegan' in November 1944 and is a fit 95 this year.

Killing Us Softly?

60 years later people are beginning to listen: an international conference in Sweden warned our hunger for meat will mean we'll run out of water. The world health organisation and the NHS warn if we don't start eating more fruit and vegetables people dying from preventable diseases will reach epidemic proportions.

Environmental protection agencies are distraught at the rate that the rain forest (the lungs of our planet) are being burnt and chopped down to grow soya - not to feed people but to feed to beef cattle.

People are starving because countries such as the USA feed 95% of their soya to animals instead of people.

Big, Fat, Love at First Bite

Whilst working at The Vegetarian Society award winning fat vegan cook Tony Weston met Yvonne Bishop, director of 'Cranks,' the 'Health and Vitality' vegetarian restaurant chain that started in London's trendy Carnaby Street in 1961 (frequented by the Beatles and other 60's celebrities)

They got married in The Vegan Society's Diamond Jubilee year and became Mr and Mrs Bishop-Weston in a garden in the New Forest, Hampshire complete with vegan caviar, vegan champagne, a vegan chocolate fountain and a dairy and wheat free wedding cake.

"We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate!" says Tony.

They also combined Tony's culinary skills and Yvonne's expertise as a certified Nutritionist (clinics in London and Surrey) to write a "delicious and nutritious" cookbook called simply 'Vegan.'

Perfect Timing

"Our timing couldn't have been better," says Yvonne.

There has been a huge backlash by the meat and dairy industries spending millions of pounds to encourage people to eat more meat and dairy, and then there was Dr Atkins, but it seems all this has only inspired people to examine the solutions that eating more fruit and vegetables, nuts and seeds, has to offer.

"What they are discovering is that veganism's far easier than they thought, it's delicious, it can be nutritious and it makes a huge difference to humans, animals and the environment."

Recipes from the innovative new cookbook have been highly acclaimed by the press and have even been used by the BBC on a new recipe section on vegan food at http://www. bbc. co. uk/food (http://www. bbc. co. uk/food)

Published by Hamlyn the book has even cracked the tough, competitive US market and is selling worldwide on Amazon and in Borders bookshops.

"You are streets ahead of us in the states," says Tony "Ford and Toyota even make vegan cars over there, so we are delighted that a humble but innovative UK vegan cook book is doing so well against all odds."

Vegan by Hamlyn

UK £12.99 ISBN 0600609154

USA $14.95 CAN $22.95 ISBN 0600611906

More info, pictures, reviews, recipes. contacts.

Http://www. foodsforlife. org. uk/vegan-cookbook (http://www. foodsforlife. org. uk/vegan-cookbook)

Recipes at http://www. bbc. co. uk/food/vegetarian_and_vegan/springveganmenus. shtml (http://www. bbc. co. uk/food/vegetarian_and_vegan/springveganmenus. shtml)

For review copies, reader offers and cause related marketing ideas contact:

Caroline Wainer Hamlyn

E-MAIL caroline. wainer@hamlyn. co. uk

Http://www. hamlyn. co. uk/hamlyn/contacts. asp (http://www. hamlyn. co. uk/hamlyn/contacts. asp)

Vegetarian Nutritionist at

Http://www. foodsforlife. org. uk/nutritionist/vegetarian-nutritionist. html (http://www. foodsforlife. org. uk/nutritionist/vegetarian-nutritionist. html)

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Pure Life Healthy Homes Announces New Drinking Water Filter for Arsenic!

Pure Life Healthy Homes Announces New Drinking Water Filter for Arsenic!

"End-User" Water Filtration is a necessity today! Many Americans realize ground water quality is uncertain - as it can vary from day to day, depending on "run-off and toxic spills." Therefore, many discriminating water consumers choose the portable, Code Blue Water System. It's patented filter produces "really clean, cost-saving, convenient water" that is certified and lab-tested - straight from your tap!

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 21, 2008

Arsenic in our drinking water? Too often, the answer is "yes". Most of us know that water pollution is a growing problem - but not many realize that arsenic - the poison we read about in old-time murder mysteries - is present in our tap water in many parts of the USA.

A study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that in 9,956 communities, in 38 states, tap water was contaminated at levels above health-based thresholds.

What can we do about it?
A solution is at hand in the form of a simple water pitcher. Pure Life Healthy Homes announced today that it is carrying the new water filter - the only pass-through water filter on the market today that filters arsenic.

The Code Blue filter, uses a patented ARTI-64 sponge technology and is manufactured by MARTI (Metals and Arsenic Removal Technology, Inc.). Independent lab tests show that the ARTI-64 filter reduced arsenic to undetectable levels.

Arsenic from Industry
Arsenic is a metal that can enter water by erosion - from mining or agricultural runoff, as well as from leaching out of pressure-treated lumber. It's highly toxic and is classified by the US EPA as a carcinogen.

In a health sheet on pressure treated lumber, the University of Minnesota says that arsenic causes cancer in humans and has other toxic effects on the skin and internal organs. The same publication states that arsenic health effects can take years to develop, after long-term (chronic) exposures to small amounts of arsenic.

How Much is Too Much?
The EPA has established a Maximum Contaminant Limit (or MCL) of 10 ppb (parts per billion). This amount was reduced from an earlier level of 50 ppb. However, EWG reports that California recently proposed an acceptable drinking water level (called a public health goal) for arsenic of 4 parts per trillion, 2500 times lower than the EPA's new MCL of 10 ppb.

"Even if your tap water falls within the EPA minimum, is that really good enough? I mean, how many people would say it's ok to drink a little bit of arsenic every day? Not me. I'd rather filter it down to undetectable levels!"
AP, MO

Audrey Franklin, President and Founder of Pure Life Healthy Homes in Atlanta says she likes carrying the water filtering pitcher because it's simple and inexpensive. The replaceable filter within the pitcher, which costs about $22.50, cleans 150 liters of water. That averages out to $.15 cents per liter.

An added bonus is that the Code Blue water pitcher filters most all other contaminants as well. Independent lab studies show that the filter also reduces other metals, plus the following microbial contaminants: coliform, E. coli, staphylococcus aureus, and general plate count.

"End-User" Water Filtration is a necessity today! Many Americans realize ground water quality is uncertain - as it can vary from day to day, depending on "run-off and toxic spills." Many health officials believe municipal water supplies that filter for sanitation purposes, i. e., toilets, bathing, car washing, etc…leaves toxins that are unsafe for human consumption - as they accumulate and contribute to tissue toxicities.

Comprehensive water testing is very expensive and requires frequent retesting to assure accuracy of water quality. Therefore, many discriminating water consumers choose the portable, Code Blue Water System. It's patented filter produces "really clean, cost-saving, convenient water" that is certified and lab-tested - straight from your tap!

Now... Code Blue™ can be your "insurance policy" of Certified Lab-Tested "water quality" against arsenic and other environmental contaminants.

To find out more about the Code Blue water filter, visit the http://www. drinkonlythewater. com (http://www. drinkonlythewater. com) website.

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Prescription Diet Pills Plus New YearÂ’s Resolutions Equal Weight Loss

Prescription Diet Pills Plus New YearÂ’s Resolutions Equal Weight Loss

New YearÂ’s resolutions include losing weight. Some Americans will choose to lose weight by using diet pills. Those who lose weight through diet plans and prescription diet pills should be safety conscious.

(PRWEB) January 7, 2005

Hey Americans! It is January 2005, have you made your New YearÂ’s resolutions like millions of others have? You or probably someone you know has already made one or more resolutions to lose weight, stop smoking, exercise, and/or do one of various other popular declarations. Many of those good intentioned Americans will fail to start or carryout their plans. However, others will indeed succeed including losing weight.

What is your resolution? For many Americans, losing weight remains highest on the list of the most popular resolutions. Spring will be coming through real soon... and oh... then summer. Will you look good in that swimsuit? Do you carry around extra pounds that are not needed or wanted? Others like you intend to lose this extra body weight to look and feel better for the future.

How will you lose weight? Many who have tried and failed with various diet programs move to using prescription pills. Still others will go directly to pills in order to lose weight. Various prescription diet pills are available online including Phentermine, Ionamin, Meridia, Adipex, and Xenical. (These diet pills can be found at many online pharmaceutical sites including http://www. alanorxmeds. com (http://www. alanorxmeds. com)). Many work as appetite suppressants while some like Xenical work in the gastrointestinal tract to block fat digestion.

With all diet programs and prescription diet pills, your efforts at losing weight will likely succeed when combined with a healthy diet program and exercise. Keeping the weight off will happen with a lifestyle modification of increased exercise and continued healthy eating.

If you decide to use prescription diet drugs, it is important to know that health risks do exist with pills as they do with other diet plans. Risks can be minimized by adhering to these precautions.

1. Consult your doctor before taking diet pills. Know your risks.

2. Read and follow the instructions. Do not overdose since the health risks will increase when exceeding the prescribed dosage.

3. Check with the pharmacist about possible clashing interactions that your current medication may have with your prescribed weight loss pills.

4. During the period of using the pills, maintain contact with a doctor. Watch for side effects.

5. Do not take weight loss pills longer than prescribed. Risks increase with lengthened usage.

Losing weight helps you look good and feel better, but safety is the key when attempting to alter your body. You should maintain contact with a doctor when attempting to lose weight through all diet plans and/or prescribed solutions.

Prescription diet drugs such as Phentermine, Ionamin, Meridia, Adipex, and Xenical may be purchased very inexpensively at http://www. alanorxmeds. com (http://www. alanorxmeds. com). Alano RX Meds offers very cheap Phentermine. This online site and many others on the web have physicians, licensed by the American Medical Association, ready to prescribe the prescription pills when you qualify.

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Non-Profit Coalition Aims to Improve Financial Dignity for Boomers : Retirement Planning Helps Protect Against Market Shocks

Non-Profit Coalition Aims to Improve Financial Dignity for Boomers : Retirement Planning Helps Protect Against Market Shocks

As both the housing market and stock market have declined this year, they’ve taken a big chunk of retirement assets for the Baby Boomer generation with them. That only adds to the woes of a generation that many experts say has done a poor job planning for their future. To help Boomers better understand and address the unique financial challenges they’ll face in retirement, 11 non-profit financial associations, representing more than 200,000 financial services professionals around the world, have formed an unprecedented collaboration called The Partnership for Retirement Education and Planning (PREP).

PARK RIDGE, Ill. (PRWEB) September 23, 2008

"Unfortunately, the Boomer generation as a whole has not planned well for what is likely to be a lengthy retirement for most of them," says Philip E. Harriman, CLU, ChFC, past president of the Million Dollar Round Table and spokesperson for the PREP coalition. "Recent research shows only one-third of retirees are very confident they will have enough money to take care of basic expenses. Current market dynamics increase their anxiety."

Harriman says the non-profit PREP associations are working to better educate their members on the unique challenges facing the Baby Boomer generation; providing members with communication tools and resources to help them communicate with Boomers; and encouraging them to conduct community service education targeted at local Boomers, regardless of their financial status. He says, in addition to the sheer size of the Boomer generation, this group faces financial challenges no previous generation has encountered, including pension terminations, skyrocketing healthcare costs, uncertainty about government programs such as Social Security, decreased personal savings rates and significantly increased life expectancy.

Dedicated to improving financial literacy for Boomers, members of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) and the Society of Financial Service Professionals (FSP) have founded PREP and are working in a concerted effort to provide awareness and education that will help Boomers take action in preparing for retirement. Other organizations, including the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI), Association for Advanced Life Underwriting (AALU), Association of Health Insurance Advisors (AHIA), GAMA International, Insurance Marketplace Standards Association (IMSA), Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education (LIFE), National Association of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies (NAILBA), and Women in Insurance and Financial Services (WIFS), also have joined in support of PREP.

According to PREP members, Boomers should make retirement planning a priority by considering the Lifestyle they wish to lead during retirement, determining the Life Income they will need to sustain their lifestyle for 20 to 30 years after retirement, and creating Lifeboats, such as disability insurance or life insurance, to protect them and their families from the unexpected. Since it is never too early to begin preparing for retirement, younger generations also should learn from the challenges Boomers face.

Finally, all PREP members have endorsed a Financial Dignity Bill of Rights, which dedicates them to helping provide financial education to the Boomer community.

The Financial Dignity Bill of Rights holds that individuals must create and protect their own financial well-being, supported by the right to:

Participate in employer sponsored plans, if offered. Receive government benefits, if eligible. Receive ethical and honest counsel from trained and capable financial professionals. Financial solutions involving appropriate plans, products and fair, ethical practices from providers of financial services. Please visit www. PREPpartnership. com for additional information.

New Medical Study Establishes First-Ever Long-Term Benefits for Macular Degeneration Sufferers Using Macular Health Vitamin Supplement

New Medical Study Establishes First-Ever Long-Term Benefits for Macular Degeneration Sufferers Using Macular Health Vitamin Supplement

A group of retina specialists at the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital at the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) recently released the second phase of the Multifocal Electroretinogram (MERG) study of patients placed on supplemental vitamins, minerals and carotenoids - a combination also known as Macular Health. The results of Phase II of the study represents the first-ever documentation of long-term improvement in eye health in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients, individuals at-risk for total blindness due to deterioration of the macula. According to Dr. John O. Mason, "This study confirms that Macular Health has the potential to preserve vision for millions of AMD sufferers.

Birmingham, Ala. (PRWEB) April 20, 2009

A group of retina specialists at the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital at the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) recently released the second phase of the Multifocal Electroretinogram (MERG) study of patients placed on supplemental vitamins, minerals and carotenoids - a combination also known as Macular Health. Phase II of the study represents the first-ever documentation of long-term improvement in eye health in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients, individuals at-risk for total blindness due to deterioration of the macula.

"The conclusions of the new MERG study offer good news to sufferers of age-related macular degeneration," says John O. Mason, III, MD, researcher and retina specialist at the Callahan Eye Foundation. "This study is proof that the Macular Health vitamin is an incredible product for sufferers of this life-altering disease."

The study, which was accepted by the Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology (ARVO) for poster presentation, found that patients taking the Macular Health capsule once daily over a two-year period had an increase in the health of the macula and better vision compared to a control group that did not take the Macular Health capsule.

Jeffery McAnnally, President of Macular Health, LLC, says, "On behalf of the Macular Health Company, I am pleased to announce this additional proof of the effectiveness of Macular Health. Macular Health is a product that will help millions of aging adults avoid vision loss due to age-related macular degeneration. Not only is Macular Health the most affordable product of its kind on the market today, it is the easiest to take."

The first phase of the MERG study was released in December 2005 and found a 16 percent increase in retinal improvement in patients taking Macular Health for just 12 weeks. The second phase found a 17 percent increase in retinal improvement in the same patients after two years of taking Macular Health. Dr. Mason and a team of retina specialists from UAB will continue to monitor participants in the study to evaluate long-term improvement in eye health and vision due to Macular Health.

Macular Health offers consumers a free information booklet about AMD which can be ordered online at www. macularhealth. com or by telephone at 1-800-980-6551.

About Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in American adults. The condition, which is a breakdown of the macula of the eye, typically occurs during the aging process. Damage of the macula, caused by AMD, increases the difficulty of seeing fine details clearly.

AMD can make activities such as reading and threading a needle impossible. The ability to see both near and far is hindered by AMD because damage to the macula causes blurriness and distortion of vision. There is no cure for AMD, but there is hope of slowing vision loss with Macular Health.

AMD is most common in adults 55 years and older, individuals with a family history of the disease, people suffering from obesity, women, smokers and people with excessive exposure to the sun. To prevent AMD, it is important to wear UV protective sunglasses, eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight and monitor blood pressure. At-risk individuals should also take a multivitamin and supplement such as Macular Health.

About John O. Mason, III, MD
John O. Mason III, MD, a native of Tuscaloosa, Ala., received his undergraduate degree in microbiology, magna cum laude, from the University of Alabama and his medical degree, cum laude, from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Alabama Birmingham/Eye Foundation Hospital and completed a two-year vitreoretinal disease and surgery fellowship at the prestigious Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, Penn.

Mason specializes in vitreous, macular and retinal diseases and surgery at the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital on the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) campus. He is also an assistant professor for UAB with special interests in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery.

Mason is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, American Society of Retina Specialists, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and the American Society of Ocular Oncologists. His major research areas are diabetic eye disease and macular surgery. He currently serves as Director of the Retina Service.

About Macular Health
Macular Health is a unique vitamin supplement that slows vision loss due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and reduces the risk of total blindness. The supplement was developed in 2003 by a retina surgeon at the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital at the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB).

Macular Health is based on the National Eye Institute's (NEI) Age Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) and also contains vitamins such as lutein, zeaxanthin and bilberry in a one-capsule, easy-to-swallow form. The Macular Health formula has been proven for short-term and long-term improvement in eye health in patients with AMD. For more information about Macular Health, visit www. macularhealth. com or contact Julie Ward at 205.503.5955.

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New Course Shows Investors How to Cash in on the Green Real Estate Investing Boom

New Course Shows Investors How to Cash in on the Green Real Estate Investing Boom

In an uncertain economy, many big name investors are taking advantage of the upcoming green real estate boom and reaping enormous profits. But why should only the big players enjoy all the perks of the lucrative green real estate niche? The Sepia System, the only green real estate investing course on the market, shares special insider tips that enable would-be green investors worldwide to cash in as well.

Kauai, HI (PRWEB) November 19, 2010

Goldman Sachs. IBM. Hearst. Some of the biggest names in business are beginning to tap into the up-and-coming green real estate investing market. Thanks to the just-released Sepia System, smaller players can get in on the action too.

Sepia Kirkbride, the Founder and CEO of Green Real Estate Investing News and Ribbon & Gourd, Inc., has created an invaluable green real estate investing education resource that enables experienced and less-experienced investors to take advantage of the lucrative green real estate niche.

“We are moving toward a rapidly increasing demand for healthier, more economical and smaller spaces,” remarked Kirkbride from the company’s headquarters in Kauai. “What is especially great for new investors learning this early on is how relatively small the supply still is in relationship to this huge demand.”

The only green real estate investing course on the market, the 5-DVD program offers essential, insider knowledge that gives would-be green investors tips on everything from how to take advantage of government rebates to offset set-up costs, to how to increase a property’s value by 10% or more.

“The results of “greenhabbing” (green rehabbing, ranging from the very small to larger adjustments) are directly correlated to higher sales price, higher appraisal value, higher rents, and basically eliminating competition, even in a down market,” added Kirkbride.

“Green is equally smart financially as it is ethically.”

The company reports that there is a lack of comprehensive information on the “how to” of green real estate investing, and that the process can seem overwhelming and intimidating even for seasoned real estate investors.

Applying the expertise of Jim Simcoe, one of the nation’s leading green experts, the Sepia System teaches investors both how to go green, and how maximize profits. By applying simple green remodeling techniques, investors can enjoy up to 20% ROI.

According to the company, those investors who enter the green market during its infancy will enjoy the highest returns. Once the market becomes saturated, it will be less easy to do so.

“I designed this course to help investors stay ahead of the curve,” said Kirkbride. If you’re in the market right now, you know that it’s a new economy and an increasingly green one.”

To learn more about the Green Real Estate Investing Course, click to also receive a Free 62 Page Report from Personal Real Estate Investor Magazine.

For interview requests, sample questions and story ideas about this green real estate investing education, please visit our Media Page on http://www. greenrealestateinvestingnews. com for more information and feel free to contact Sepia Kirkbride.

As the only green real estate investing education resource to have hit the market, The Sepia System is breaking ground to allow the everyman access to the future of real estate investing.

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GRANDMOTHER FINDS NEW LEASE ON LIFE

GRANDMOTHER FINDS NEW LEASE ON LIFE

Chemical toxins caused serious health issues--now she is young at heart once more and at 65 is pursuing a career as an artist

(PRWEB) September 17, 2003

-An active mother, grandmother and award-winning and honored educator, Rose Marie Raccioppi knew she had to find a solution to her health problems.

Like millions of women in America she had cleaned her home and worked in her garden, using toxic cleaners and sprays. “Little did I know what ills the future would bring,” says Rose Marie.

A growing number of communities, physicians and medical researchers are concerned that the liberal use of insecticides, herbicides and other chemicals on home lawns and gardens may be hazardous to human health.

 U. S. lawns and gardens use 70 million to 75 million pounds of pest-killing ingredients annually. These substances, some of which include potential carcinogens and hormone disrupters, may present hazards to people who apply them and may leach into groundwater, says an article published by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.

“Innocently I placed weed killer on the flower and shrub beds and paid little attention to the light headed feeling and annoying rash. I thought it would pass,” said Rose Marie.

“Spraying, cleaning, polishing--all seemingly noble deeds of a dutiful housewife resulted in headaches, skin rashes and a sinus infection that led to the use of antibiotics,” she says. “I had an allergic reaction to the pills, which resulted in the prescription of additional medication that brought about a pancreatic reaction and required hospitalization,” she explained.

Rose Marie developed food allergies and became hypersensitive to the smell of perfumes, tobacco, cosmetics, hair preparations, fabric finishes, carpets and household cleaning products. She was getting headaches, nausea and fatigue.

Then the final phase of her illness began--her symptoms became unbearable: utter fatigue, weakness, leg and knee swellings, headaches and body sores. She also got Lichen Planus, a disease that affects the skin, the mouth, or both with painful lesions. Rose Marie got it on her tongue and upper lip.

Rose Marie was at the end of her tether. “I could not live such a compromised existence--I had a successful private practice serving children and families with special education needs. I was the recipient of honors and awards, I had three devoted sons and two beautiful grandchildren, all reasons to celebrate this gift of life; not to be a victim of what ever was oppressing my health.”

She began to search for a solution to her health problems. At a meeting with a like-minded group of advocates for learning disabled children, Rose Marie heard about the New York Times best-selling book Clear Body Clear Mind by L. Ron Hubbard.

The book covers Mr. Hubbard's breakthrough research about how toxic residues get trapped in the fatty tissue of the body and affect our health--both physical and mental.

“Each chapter brought me closer and closer to the conviction that this was what I needed to consider,” she says. Rose Marie investigated the places that delivered the detoxification program outlined in the book, which is a carefully monitored program of nutrition, vitamins, exercise and sauna to release and sweat out the toxins trapped in the fatty tissue of the body.

Rose Marie was referred to a clinic in Sacramento that delivers this program. Although the program was vigorous and very demanding, as the program progressed, symptoms elevated and then subsided. The body seemed to re-experience the memory of each toxic experience.

When she was complete on the program Rose Marie felt as though a heavy fog had been lifted from her. “I am free of the devastating state I once lived. I can now enjoy the love and company of my family in good health,” she says.

And she felt so strongly about it that she needed to express her experience in another medium. Rose Marie took up painting and began to create vibrant watercolors. She is now a successful artist with her own website www. apogeeart. com.

“Each painting is a metaphor expressing the delight in life now lived,” says Rose Marie. “I am now age 64, an exhibiting artist, published poet and vigorous enough to maintain a private practice serving the needs of learners across the age span.”

Clear Body Clear Mind makes no medical claims and the benefits vary from person to person. To find out more about the detoxification program, visit www. clearbodyclearmind. com

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ItÂ’s Not All in Your Head: Researchers Conduct First Large Study Defining Premature Ejaculation by Stopwatch & Patient Reported Outcomes

ItÂ’s Not All in Your Head: Researchers Conduct First Large Study Defining Premature Ejaculation by Stopwatch & Patient Reported Outcomes

In a four-week study of 1,587 men, researchers report that men who suffer from premature ejaculation (PE) had an average intravaginal ejaculatory latency time (IELT) of 1.8 minutes, compared to 7.3 minutes in men who did not. Men with PE and their female partners also had higher ratings for personal distress, interpersonal difficulty with their partner, lack of ejaculation control, and dissatisfaction with sexual intercourse.

(PRWEB) April 16, 2005

In a four-week study of 1,587 men, researchers report that men who suffer from premature ejaculation (PE) had an average intravaginal ejaculatory latency time (IELT) of 1.8 minutes, compared to 7.3 minutes in men who did not. Men with PE and their female partners also had higher ratings for personal distress, interpersonal difficulty with their partner, lack of ejaculation control, and dissatisfaction with sexual intercourse.

This scientific study, appearing in the May issue of The Journal of Sexual Medicine, is the first large epidemiologic study to define patient populations of those with (207) and without (1380) premature ejaculation by measuring average times to ejaculation with stopwatches. This average, or IELT, is defined as the time between the start of vaginal intromission and the start of intravaginal ejaculation.

This study is also one of the first data sets to address the concerns of female partners. Both members of the couples studied were asked to report on a variety of subjective factors. Significant overlap in IELT was observed between the groups who suffered from PE and those without. Thus, the study data suggest IELT may not be sufficient to diagnose PE, and that subjective factors, like lack of control, may also be valid indicators.

“Most people think uni-dimensionally about PE in terms of considering it a disorder of time,” statesStanley E. Althof, Ph. D., corresponding author of the study. “This article demonstrates that subjective factors like sense of control, distress, and sexual satisfaction need to be considered when treating this highly prevalent disorder.”

PE is the most common male sexual dysfunction affecting men and their partners. However, available data suggest that only 1-12% of males self-reporting receive treatment for their dysfunction. According to The Journal of Sexual Medicine editor Irwin Goldstein, most physicians do not inquire about the existence of premature ejaculation when the patient has other sexual complaints or when the partner has orgasmic dysfunction. As seen in this study, premature ejaculation adversely affects sexual satisfaction, and partner distress is a common motivation for afflicted men to seek treatment.

This study is published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. Media wishing to receive a PDF of the article please contact medicalnews@bos. blackwellpublishing. net.

Stanley E. Althof, Ph. D. is Professor of Psychology in the Department of Urology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine inCleveland, Ohio and President of the International Society for the Study of WomenÂ’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH). Dr. Althof is available for questions and interviews and can be reached at sxa6@ po. cwru. edu or (561) 822-5458.

About The Journal of Sexual Medicine

The Journal of Sexual Medicine is the official journal of the International Society for Sexual Medicine and its five regional affiliate societies. The aim of the journal is to publish multidisciplinary basic science and clinical research to define and understand the scientific basis of male and female sexual function and dysfunction. For more information on The Journal of Sexual Medicine, please visit http://jsm. issir. org (http://jsm. issir. org).

About The International Society for Sexual Medicine

The International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM) was founded in 1982 for the purpose of promoting research and exchange of knowledge for the clinical entity "impotence" throughout the international scientific community. The society has over 2000 members worldwide, with five regional societies that are affiliated with ISSM: the Africa Gulf Society for Sexual Medicine, Asia Pacific Society for Sexual Medicine, European Society for Sexual Medicine, Latin American Society for Impotence and Sexuality Research, and Sexual Medicine Society of North America.

About Blackwell Publishing

Blackwell Publishing is the worldÂ’s leading society publisher, partnering with more than 600 academic and professional societies. Blackwell publishes over 750 journals and 600 text and reference books annually, across a wide range of academic, medical, and professional subjects.

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Bye, Bye Bextra - Natural Enzyme Supplement Helps Fill Void of Cox-2 NSAIDs

Bye, Bye Bextra - Natural Enzyme Supplement Helps Fill Void of Cox-2 NSAIDs

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center study finds promising results from anti-inflammatory enzyme supplement InflammEnz TM

Parkville, MO (PRWEB) April 20, 2005

With the current environment surrounding anti-inflammatory medication, healthcare practitioners and their patients need to be aware of advancements in enzyme therapy - potentially relating to relief from inflammation without the life-threatening side effects of Cox-2 Inhibitors and other NSAIDs.

A recent study published in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery found InflammEnz (Enzymes, Inc., Parkville, Mo.) effective in reducing inflammation, in addition to accelerating soft-tissue healing. While results from a plastic surgery study may not appear to directly relate to complaints associated with trauma or chronic conditions, the results of the study do directly relate to inflammation. If health complaints involve inflammation, InflammEnz may prove to be an effective solution.

“If you can translate this kind of faster healing… you are talking about a cost savings in the recovery process and getting back to work sooner that could amount to billions of dollars,” said Rod J. Rohrich, MD, immediate past-president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

InflammEnz has been successfully used since 1998 for many different post surgical procedures. Patients recovering from soft-tissue trauma benefit greatly from the effects of pHysioProtease – a proprietary enzyme blend found exclusively in products distributed by Enzymes, Inc.

“InflammEnz has been shown to be clinically effective for several years,” said Lynn Greaves, VP of Enzymes, Inc. “The study confirms what we’ve known all along.”

InflammEnz is 100% natural and available exclusively from Enzymes, Inc. upon the recommendation of a healthcare practitioner. For more information visit www. inflammenz. com or call 1.800.637.7893.

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A Political and Current Events Website Counterpointnation. com Launches

A Political and Current Events Website Counterpointnation. com Launches

C Power, Inc. founder, Kenneth Clein has announced the launch of CounterPointNation, a new current events website.

Ft. Lauderdale, Fl (PRWEB) June 12, 2009

C Power, Inc. founder, Kenneth Clein has announced the launch of CounterPointNation, a new current events website. The site can be found at www. counterpointnation. com. CounterPointNation is devoted to presenting the most relevant issues for members to debate in a dueling articles format. Members can submit articles from their point of view of a particular issue and the best two articles will be published and debated on the site.

Members can submit articles and engage in the discussion that follows on our comment boards, vote on articles that they like the best and read some of the "best of the rest" articles that did not get published as a feature.

CounterPointNation announces a contest to kick-off the first ever dueling articles issue. Our first topic is "How should America reform its healthcare system?" The dueling articles for this topic will be published on Wednesday, June 17 2009. The article with the most votes in the 30-day period following publication will win $200 cash. $100 cash will also go to a random member that registers and votes on one of these articles.

CounterPointNation Members will have the ability to vote on their favorite articles. Voting is free for registered members who will have the opportunity to use a "supervote" that counts for more than a free vote and costs $1. From time to time, CounterPointNation will also invite guest columnists (well-known columnists, bloggers, professors, actors, writers and politicians) to duel on our site, adding to the sparks! Nation Members will be able to read these articles, comment on them and vote on their favorites.

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West Texan Writes over Two Thousand Letters to White House

West Texan Writes over Two Thousand Letters to White House

Alan Prest wrote over 2100 letters to the White House between June 2005 and March 2007, an average of 100 per month. The author with over 20 years experience in health care leadership tackled political, religious, leadership, and international topics. His blog posts are a mix of creative humor and straight up political commentary with some 200 published in his book, "New Suits for World Leaders: Emperors, Presidents, and Popes."

San Angelo, TX (PRWEB) March 15, 2007

One West Texan wanted his voice heard by America's elected leaders. Alan Prest wrote over 2,000 letters to the White House, averaging 100 letters a month to President Bush on a wide variety of topics.

"I'd written letters before, but summer of 2005 I decided to be more intentional about sharing my thoughts and posting them on my blog. Some are serious while others humorous. Before I knew it I hit 1,000 and then 2,000." His first blog was named "Letters to Nowhere" and his current one is "State of the Division".

Alan noted the summer of 2005 was an incredible time to begin blogging. Hurricane Katrina struck him deeply. During the 1980's Prest evacuated a Texas Gulf Coast Hospital before Hurricane Gilbert. This happened after he endured in a dead 700 bed river flooded hospital in Roanoke, Virginia.

Fox News linked to one of his Katrina posts "Nero fiddled, Bush strummed". CNN-Netscape picked up another one of Prest's humorous pieces on a missing Russian satellite.

Friends encouraged Alan to put his commentary into book form. "New Suits for World Leaders: Emperors, Presidents, and Popes" covers Prest's musings from religiosity to international affairs to health care. As Lantern Sodden he weighs in on Hurricane Katrina, America's political parties, and the state of leadership in our world.

Why the pen name Lantern Sodden? Prest responded "I tried to shine some light but was clueless as to how deep in the political muck I'd end up." He's currently compiling another edition titled "One Fist, Two Fist, Red Fist, Blue Fist" on the state of American politics. In it Lantern mixes Seuss like poems with his creative and thought provoking blog postings.

Link to Publication*: http://www. lulu. com/alanprest (http://www. lulu. com/alanprest)

ABOUT AUTHOR

Alan Prest has over 20 years of health care leadership experience, in both hospital operations and consulting. He graduated from the University of Virginia and has a master's degree from the Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University. He also writes spiritual fiction, having just published "The Tubeworm Trilogy: What's Hot in the Deep Sea" also on Lulu.

ABOUT LULU

Founded in 2002, Lulu is the world's fastest-growing print-on-demand marketplace for digital do-it-yourselfers. Please see www. lulu. com for more information.

MEDIA CONTACT: Alan Prest, eyeopeningventures (at) verizon. net phone 325-944-0492.

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Bruise Relief® Now Available at Walgreens Nationwide

Bruise Relief® Now Available at Walgreens Nationwide

Bruise Relief, a natural formula that virtually eliminates bruising and associated skin discoloration, is now available in Walgreens stores nationwide and online at Walgreens. com.

Mandeville, LA (PRWEB) January 21, 2010

Dr. Holmquist Healthcare, LLC today announced that Walgreens, the nation’s largest drugstore chain, is selling Bruise Relief gel, a natural formula that virtually eliminates bruising and associated skin discoloration at all of its stores nationwide and online at Walgreens. com.

“Walgreens distribution and support is a very big deal for Bruise Relief. They are the largest retail drug chain in the country selling to our sweet spot audiences of seniors, moms-on-the-go and the beauty conscious,” said Barbara Cranner, executive vice president of Dr. Holmquist Healthcare, LLC. “The best thing about this is our customers, thousands of people who’ve contacted us wanting to put an end to bruising, can now find Bruise Relief Gel at their neighborhood Walgreens store.”

Bruise Relief Gel and Bruise Relief Ultra Serum are super-hydrating formulas that contain vitamins, nutrients and anti-oxidants including Glycerin, Vitamin E Oil and Evening Primrose Oil. The products are non-toxic and safe for all ages and skin types. Bruise Relief is also Arnica-free for people taking blood thinners.

The original formula for Bruise Relief was developed in New Orleans five generations ago and has been passed down through the same family for nearly 100 years. Initially used for bruising, Bruise Relief Gel and Bruise Relief Ultra Serum also improve the appearance of under eye circles and discoloration by super hydrating the skin and treating the underlying vascular dilation. Additionally, Bruise Relief has been shown to reduce or eliminate bruising caused by cosmetic procedures such as injections.

Bruise Relief Gel is available at Walgreens starting at $11.99.

About Dr. Holmquist Healthcare, LLC
Dr. Holmquist Healthcare, LLC is a family-and majority-woman-owned and operated company. Headquartered in Mandeville, Louisiana, the company is dedicated to the revitalization of New Orleans and manufactures the company’s product lines at a local plant. Dr. Holmquist Healthcare’s product line currently features Bruise Relief®, a topical skin care product in a gel and serum formulation designed to eliminate the appearance of bruising and skin discoloration. Learn more about Dr. Holmquist Healthcare and its products at http://www. bruiserelief. com (http://www. bruiserelief. com)

Bruise Relief and Dr. Holmquist Healthcare are registered trademarks of Dr. Holmquist Healthcare, LLC. in the U. S. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

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The War for Talent: Webinar for Recruiters and Sourcers

The War for Talent: Webinar for Recruiters and Sourcers

Recruiters and Sourcers benefit from "loaded" webinar and receive free guide of 400+ references.

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) August 27, 2008

Today, there is a "War for Talent" being waged amongst recruiters and sourcers to find and attract the best candidates. In this loaded webinar, listeners will discover dozens of alternative leads to pursue in addition to easy-to-implement tips, ideas and strategies for uncovering passive candidates.

On September 18th, 2008 from 1PM to 3PM EST, Geoff Peterson, Managing Principal of General Lead (http://www. generallead. com/) and Editor of StaffBytes (http://www. staffbytes. com), will conduct a fast-paced 2-hour detailed webinar on The War for Talent: Alternative Sites, Networks, Communities and Tools to Find Passive Candidates. This webinar will be a live demonstration via GoToWebinar.

All attendees will receive a free copy of The War for Talent: Starter Guide, which details 400+ sites, networks, communities and tools mentioned in the webinar. A must-have for recruiters and sourcers to utilize as a reference guide at their desk. "The free starter guide book will be worth the price of admission alone with 400+ references for recruiters and sourcers to take away," says Geoff Peterson.

In this fast-paced interactive webinar, Geoff will tackle the following:
-Live examples of dozens of sites including The Blogosphere & Social/Business Networks
-Demonstrations of Name Search Sites, Search Engines, Groups, Listserves and more
-Scores of newly emerging places online to find talent, and how to stay ahead of the curve
-Example sites include Facebook, Technorati, Google, LinkedIn, Jigsaw and Twitter
-More sites include Digg, Ning, Indeed and over 40 other sites, networks and communities
-"Automated" recruiting tools and tips will be referenced to "help source behind the scenes"
-Detailed searches conducted for IT/IS, Finance, Healthcare, Medical, Sales and more
-Live "mashup" examples: How to leverage one site with another (Google, Jigsaw and more)
-How to use Firefox web browser to peel back thousands of free Internet resumes in minutes
-Simple and advanced boolean search string examples for finding passive candidates online
-Examples of how to get the most out of each site demonstrated and referenced
-Overview of how to build a passive candidate talent pool on your own beyond the Webinar
-Live interactive Q&A conducted with examples on the spot
-Takeaway guide outlining over 400+ references for finding passive talent

Sign-up for the Webinar today at http://thewarfortalent. eventbrite. com/ (http://thewarfortalent. eventbrite. com/). Pay for one line and have the whole team join. Limited seating available. Reference guide included following the Webinar.

Contact Links:
Webinar: http://thewarfortalent. eventbrite. com/ (http://thewarfortalent. eventbrite. com/)
Company: http://www. generallead. com/ (http://www. generallead. com/)
Recruiting Blog: http://www. staffbytes. com/ (http://www. staffbytes. com/)

Email: gpeterson(at)generallead. com
Phone: (724)940-9471

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7x Ms. Olympia, Lenda Murray Announces The Launch of The Official Lenda Murray Website

7x Ms. Olympia, Lenda Murray Announces The Launch of The Official Lenda Murray Website.

Ms. Olympia, Lenda Murray, today announced the launch of her official website. The site is located at www. lendamurray. net. The websiteÂ’s release represents an initial web presence for her upcoming web portal for health, fitness and bodybuilding.

(PRWEB) June 27, 2003

Virginia Beach, VA (PRWEB) June 27, 2003— Ms. Olympia, Lenda Murray, today announced the launch of her official website. The site is located at www. lendamurray. net. The website’s release represents an initial web presence for her upcoming web portal for health, fitness and bodybuilding.

Commenting on the launch, Lenda Murray, a Virginia resident stated, "I am really excited about the release of my new website. It will be a great resource for information on health, fitness, exercise and nutrition"

Charles Hale, CEO of Halestorm Inc, the New York based interactive marketing firm that created lendamurray. net stated, "This initial launch is just the beginning of several already prepared stages. LendaÂ’s site is on track to quickly becoming the largest and most informative website offered by any professional bodybuilder. The best is yet to come."

Hailing a new era of bodybuilding excellence is the crowning of Ms. Olympia, Lenda Murray for the seventh year. Acclaimed as the finest female bodybuilder in the world, Murray exudes an unparalleled combination of beauty, shape, development and pure athletic achievement.

Lenda Murray's wealth of experience in athletics and entertainment makes her a worthy vessel to carry the mantle of Ms. Olympia. Having appeared on Geraldo Rivera, CNN, Entertainment Tonight, and hosting ESPN's Muscle Magazine, Murray is as comfortable in front of a camera as she is with a barbell in her hand. She was featured weekly on Flex Magazine Workout Show on ESPN and presently commentates the USA and National Bodybuilding Championships on ESPN.

Lenda has appeared on the cover and in numerous issues of Muscle and Fitness, Flex, and Shape magazines. World-renowned photographer, Annie Leibovitz, photographed Lenda where she is featured in Annie's book "WOMEN". She has appeared in glamour magazines such as Vanity Fair, Essence, Ebony, Allure, Mademoiselle and the Sports illustrated Swimsuit Edition. She has been featured in major newspapers such as USA Today, New York Times, Atlanta Constitutional and People magazine.

Currently, Lenda is preparing for the 2003 Ms Olympia in Las Vegas. Capturing the 2003 Ms Olympia will make this her 8th world title and the world's greatest female bodybuilder. Muscle and Fitness dubbed Lenda "the shape of things to come". No woman in the history of the sport has displayed such astonishing symmetry and shape---wide developed shoulders, a radically V-shaped torso, and incredible flaring quadriceps.

Contact:

  Virginia Beach Fitness Firm

  Urel McGill, 757/486-9700

  Management

  management@lendamurray. net

  Virginia Beach Fitness Firm

  829 Lynnhaven Parkway

  Virginia Beach, VA

  http://www. lendamurray. net (http://www. lendamurray. net)

TPMG Announces Six Sigma Green Belt Training for Service Organizations in Seattle

TPMG Announces Six Sigma Green Belt Training for Service Organizations in Seattle

The Performance Management Group, a Phoenix, Arizona management consulting firm, announced: Six Sigma Service Excellence – Green Belt Training and Certification for service and administrative organizations. Starting January 31st in Seattle, Washington.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) January 8, 2005

The Performance Management Group, a Phoenix, Arizona management consulting firm, announced: Six Sigma Service Excellence – Green Belt Training and Certification for service and administrative organizations. Starting January 31st in Seattle, Washington.

The Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - Service & Transaction seminar is a 5 day workshop designed for service providers with a strong business need to improve the "cost effectiveness" and "process efficiency" of their business. An ideal workshop for service organizations, call centers and back office operations..

The program provides a quality principles overview, in-depth instruction in Management-by-Fact, along with a structured performance improvement methodology and use of the Six Sigma tools utilized in over 90% of Six Sigma improvement efforts. The following industries would especially benefit from this workshop:

• Six Sigma in Healthcare

• Six Sigma in Logistics and Transportation

• Six Sigma in Financial Services & Insurance

• Six Sigma in Telecommunications

• Six Sigma for Shared Services Organizations

• Six Sigma in Government Services

• Six Sigma for Call Center Operations

The Performance Management Group was the very first firm to provide Six Sigma Training and Consulting Services to service companies and has been doing so for almost a decade. “While everyone else was focusing on manufacturing, we concentrated on industries such as telecommunications, financial services, healthcare and the like,” says Terrill Robertson, Director of Business Development for TPMG.

For more information about Six Sigma Service Excellence visit TPMGÂ’s website at http://www. helpingmakeithappen. com/pages/151622 (http://www. helpingmakeithappen. com/pages/151622)

Contact:

Gerald Taylor

602 728 0185

Info@helpingmakeithappen. com

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Global 3D Medical Imaging Market to Reach US$3.5 Billion by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Global 3D Medical Imaging Market to Reach US$3.5 Billion by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on 3D Medical Imaging market. The global market for 3D medical imaging is forecast to reach US$3.5 billion by the year 2015. Key factors driving market growth include aging population and steady rise in incidence of critical diseases; increasing application in new areas such as obstetrics/gynecology, cardiology and dentistry; technological advancements associated with 3D medical imaging systems, and rising adoption of 3D imaging in developing markets such as Asia.

San Jose, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) January 11, 2011

For several years in a row, the global medical imaging market posted robust growth in the light of rising healthcare demand and technological advancements. However, the global economic downturn that started in late 2008 brought this growth to an abrupt halt. Sales of medical imaging equipment, including MRI, CT and Ultrasound, faced significant declines in 2009, as end-users cancelled or delayed their purchases in the wake of tough economic conditions. Hospitals began to see their margins dwindle during the downturn, which has compelled them to procrastinate their spending on capital equipment. The market was also affected by a decline in healthcare spending in major markets. The US and Europe are the most affected markets due to economic downturn. Meanwhile, developing countries, specifically China, withstood the adverse impacts of the global downturn partially offsetting declines seen in developed markets.

Of all medical imaging technologies, CT and MRI technologies were the worst hit during the global recession. Despite the fact that ultrasound segment witnessed decline in revenues, the plunge was relatively lesser than declines witnessed in Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging segments.

Although currently pestered by the weaker economic climate, the future for 3D medical imaging market in the area of medicine appears optimistic. Aging population and continuing rise in incidence of critical diseases are expected to fuel growth for 3D imaging once global economies recovers from the impact of recession. Besides, 3D imaging is finding application in increasingly new areas such as obstetrics/gynecology, cardiology and dentistry, owing to significant advantages offered by the technology, providing ample market opportunities for producers of 3D equipment. Additionally, the market is also witnessing significant advances in terms of technological advancements that are expected to fuel future growth. Growth is also expected to emerge from rising adoption of 3D imaging in developing markets.

Europe represents the largest regional market for 3D medical imaging worldwide, as stated by the new market research report on 3D Medical Imaging. The US trails behind Europe. However, growth is primarily expected to emanate from developing markets, such as Asia-Pacific and Latin America.

Major players of 3D software and workstations used in MRI, CT and Ultrasound machines profiled in the report include Barco NV, GE Healthcare, Medison America Inc., Philips Medical Systems, Siemens Healthcare, The Esaote Group, TomTec Imaging Systems GmbH, Toshiba America Medical Systems, among others.

The research report titled “3D Medical Imaging: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of the 3D medical imaging markets, impact of the recession on the market, current market trends, key growth drivers, recent product introductions, recent industry activity, and profiles of major/niche global as well as regional market participants. The report provides annual sales estimates and projections for 3D medical imaging software and workstations used in MRI, CT, and Ultrasound machines for the years 2007 through 2015 for the following geographic markets – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Key product segments analyzed include 3D software and workstations used in MRI and CT machines, and 3D software and workstations used in MRI and CT machines used in Ultrasound machines. Also, a seven-year (2000-2006) historic analysis is provided for additional perspective.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit – http://www. strategyr. com/3D_Medical_Imaging_Market_Report. asp

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

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Telephone: 408-528-9966
Fax: 408-528-9977
Email: press(at)StrategyR(dot)com
Web Site: http://www. StrategyR. com/

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Voltaix Receives Recognition Award for Safety From The New Jersey State Industrial Safety Committee

Voltaix Receives Recognition Award for Safety From The New Jersey State Industrial Safety Committee

Voltaix®, LLC, a leading manufacturer of specialty materials for the photovoltaic and semiconductor industries, announced today that they have received the New Jersey Governor's Occupational Safety & Health Award for achievement in the prevention of occupational injuries during 2007.

North Branch, NJ (PRWEB) May 17, 2008

Voltaix®, LLC, a leading manufacturer of specialty materials for the photovoltaic and semiconductor industries, announced today that they have received the New Jersey Governor's Occupational Safety & Health Award for achievement in the prevention of occupational injuries during 2007.

This Recognition Award is presented by the New Jersey State Industrial Safety Committee to a facility or company for achieving a lost time accident rate of 3.0 or less for the calendar year. Voltaix also received this award for 2005.

Safety, security, and environmental stewardship, are key values of Voltaix. By earning this award, Voltaix has distinguished itself among competitors and peers in the private and public sectors of the State of New Jersey.

"Our focus on safety protects our employees and reinforces our leadership position as a reliable supplier to the solar and semiconductor industries." said Matthew D. Stephens, Chief Operating Officer of Voltaix. "I am proud of our employees for this achievement, which is a result of their strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and disciplined execution."

Further information about Voltaix is available at www. voltaix. com

Voltaix is recognized worldwide for manufacturing high purity specialty gases and chemicals that enhance the performance of solar cells and computer chips. Its products include germane, silicon tetrafluoride, trimethylsilane, and trimethyl boron. Voltaix deploys proprietary manufacturing technologies to provide highly consistent products tailored to increase manufacturing yields, throughput, and device performance.

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Trial Lawyer David P. Whittlesey Joins Andrews Kurth as Partner in the Austin Office

Trial Lawyer David P. Whittlesey Joins Andrews Kurth as Partner in the Austin Office

Firm continues to hire lateral talent.

Austin, TX (Vocus) May 15, 2009

Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that David Whittlesey has joined the firm's Austin office as a Partner in the Litigation section.

Whittlesey, who is President-Elect of the Austin Bar Association, will focus his practice on complex commercial, business and technology litigation. Areas of practice include antitrust, securities, and intellectual property. He has litigated numerous cases involving mergers and acquisitions, license agreements, software and systems design, systems integration, telecommunications, professional malpractice, trade secrets, real estate, banking, construction, unfair competition, oil and gas, health care, and trademark matters. He has represented clients in litigation and arbitration matters and in trial and appellate proceedings in several states and the District of Columbia. He also regularly counsels clients on compliance issues.

"We are delighted to have David join our firm," says Rex VanMiddlesworth, Managing Partner of the Austin office. "David is a well-respected trial lawyer and a leader in the Austin legal community. These attributes combined with his reputation for excellent client service make him a great fit for our firm."

Whittlesey is a former president of the Austin Young Lawyer's Association and an active member of the Admissions and Disciplinary Committee for the Western District of Texas. He previously served as the secretary and treasurer of the Austin Bar Association. He is a founding fellow of the Austin Bar Foundation and a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. Whittlesey is a member of the State Bar of Texas and is admitted to practice before the U. S. District courts for the Western, Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of Texas, as well as the U. S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.

"Andrews Kurth is the ideal firm for my practice, and I look forward to working with everyone at the firm," says Whittlesey. "I am also excited to join a firm with strong Texas roots focused on expanding its Austin presence."

Mr. Whittlesey received his B. B.A. from the University of Texas in 1991. He received his J. D. magna cum laude in 1994 from the University of Houston Law Center, where he was a member of Order of the Coif. For more information about David Whittlesey please visit http://www. andrewskurth. com/people-DavidPWhittlesey. html.

About Andrews Kurth LLP
For more than a century, Andrews Kurth has built its practice on the belief that "straight talk is good business." Real answers, clear vision and mutual respect define the firm's relationships with clients, colleagues, communities and employees. With more than 400 lawyers and offices in Austin, Beijing, Dallas, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, The Woodlands and Washington, DC, Andrews Kurth represents a wide array of clients in all areas of business law. For more information about Andrews Kurth, please visit andrewskurth. com.

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Author Shane Poulain announces the publication of his latest work, titled "Shane's Memoirs"

Author Shane Poulain announces the publication of his latest work, titled "Shane's Memoirs"

Shane's Memoirs tells the struggle of losing a father to suicide at the age of 18, as well as the struggle of living with a mental illness.

Oelwein, IA (PRWEB) April 15, 2006

Author Shane Poulain has just published his latest work, titled "Shane's Memoirs". He put his second book, "A Book on Feelings" on a temporary hiatus status so he could work on this current novel.

Shane's Memoirs is a story about a 35-year-old that suffered the terrible loss of his birth father to suicide. He also struggles with a mental illness that he has over 20 years.

If you have a mental illness, or know of someone with a mental illness--friend or family--then you need to pick up a copy of Shane's Memoirs at lulu. com.

Shane provides his heartaches, struggles, inspiration, and some information on the mental health system, that he knows from experience to help you cope with the stereotypes and prejudices of the mentally ill by society.

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Deltak Edu, Inc. Names Greg Finkelstein Chief Operating Officer

Deltak Edu, Inc. Names Greg Finkelstein Chief Operating Officer

Finkelstein to Manage All Partnership Operations, Admissions and Human Capital for Online Education Leader

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) September 17, 2010

Deltak edu, Inc., an industry leader and innovator in higher education and online education, has named Greg Finkelstein Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Finkelstein will manage all partnership operations, admissions and human capital for Deltak, which recently announced the opening of its third central office in Denver to better serve its west coast partnerships. As Deltak expands and grows, Finkelstein will ensure the company succeeds in its mission of delivering innovative solutions that help academic partners advance their mission and achieve strategic objectives.

Traditional colleges and universities engage Deltak to expand their reach and achieve responsible growth as they enter and expand in the online education market. Finkelstein will be responsible for Deltak’s relationships with partner universities and helping them achieve success in ways consistent with their reputation for quality and academic rigor, while expanding their enrollments through online programs.

“Deltak has benefited from Greg’s expertise for nearly a decade. His recent promotion is reflective of his vast knowledge of the industry,” President and CEO of Deltak Craig Pines said. “We are committed to providing our partners with industry insights and effective practices in managing their operations, skills Greg has developed and honed throughout his career working with higher education institutions in new and innovative ways.”

Prior to assuming his new position, Finkelstein served as Vice President of Human Capital for Rasmussen, Inc., parent company of Deltak, where he developed new systems and procedures while also assembling a talented team to help support the growth of the organization.

Deltak has been providing services to its higher education partners for more than twelve years and its roots date to the mid-1990’s, the early days of online education. Partners benefit from Deltak’s expertise in online degree market evaluation, operational management, marketing, student recruitment, student retention services, and online course development. Through collaborative partnerships Deltak is helping a growing number of colleges and universities expand the reach of their doctoral, masters and bachelor degree programs, bringing the unique mission of each partner institution to new markets and increasing enrollments and revenue.

Individuals interested in employment with Deltak may visit the career section at www. Deltak-Innovation. com. For more information about Deltak Edu, Inc. visit www. Deltak-Innovation. com.

ABOUT DELTAK EDU, INC.
Through collaborative partnerships, Deltak works with colleges and universities to expand the reach of their doctoral, master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degree programs, bringing the unique mission of each partner institution to new audiences and increasing both enrollments and revenue. Deltak’s partners benefit from their expertise and capabilities in market strategy, operational management, marketing, student recruitment, student retention services, faculty support, and online course development. Together, Deltak and its partners innovate to succeed in an increasingly competitive and dynamic higher education market. Visit www. Deltak-Innovation. com for additional information about Deltak.

ABOUT RASMUSSEN, INC.
Rasmussen, Inc. is a post-secondary educational services organization delivering Master’s, Bachelor’s, Associate’s, and Doctoral degree programs through its network of 21 campuses and partnerships with leading universities. With more than 1600 employees, Rasmussen is a fast growing company with a highly energized and entrepreneurial environment. The competitive salary and benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, short - and long-term disability policies, and 401K. Rasmussen also offers generous tuition scholarships for employees and immediate family looking to pursue their undergraduate and/or graduate degrees. For more information on Rasmussen, Inc., please visit our website at www. RasmussenInc. com.

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Nation Pizza Products Selects SiteHawk

Nation Pizza Products Selects SiteHawk

Another food and beverage company selects SiteHawk as their MSDS management provider of choice.

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) September 28, 2010

SiteHawk, the leading MSDS software and services provider, announced today that Nation Pizza Products has selected SiteHawk as its MSDS Management (http://www. sitehawk. com) solution.

Nation Pizza Products is one of the largest independent pizza manufacturers in the United States, making custom and branded pizza and dough-related products for distribution throughout the country. Now, with the assistance of SiteHawk material safety data sheet management, Nation Pizza Products will enjoy the simplicity and compliance peace of mind from the highest-rated MSDS solution provider in the industry.

“SiteHawk was the clear favorite in our selection process,” commented Mirta Prado-Perez, Safety and Security Manager for Nation Pizza Products. “They demonstrate a consultative, services-centric approach to MSDS management that not only supports stronger safety initiatives, but also offers a price point attractive to our business.”

For additional stories of safety-conscious organizations just like Nation Pizza Products, please visit the SiteHawk website at http://www. sitehawk. com/success_stories/ (http://www. sitehawk. com/success_stories/).

About SiteHawk
SiteHawk offers a complete approach to MSDS and chemical data management via web-based, user-friendly software and managed services. Organizations in virtually every industry utilize SiteHawk solutions to manage their hazard communication programs, meet regulatory and environmental compliance initiatives, manage chemical inventories and chemical data, publish material safety data sheets, and keep workers safe throughout the organization. With customers spanning the globe, SiteHawk continues to lead the environmental health and safety industry in customer satisfaction with a greater than 98% customer retention rate.

The complete SiteHawk solution portfolio includes software and services for MSDS management, MSDS authoring, chemical inventory management, and environmental regulatory compliance.

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Transnational Financial Network Reports Fiscal 2004 Results

Transnational Financial Network Reports Fiscal 2004 Results

Transnational Financial Network, Inc. (AMEX: TFN), in its latest 10-KSB filing of July 29th for the year ended April 30, 2004, announced mixed financial results with declines in overall volume and two major non-cash write-downs, while still managing to post earnings per diluted share of $0.03 and a significantly higher available working capital balance.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (PRWEB) August 5, 2004

Transnational Financial Network, Inc. (AMEX: TFN), in its latest 10-KSB filing of July 29th for the year ended April 30, 2004, announced mixed financial results with declines in overall volume and two major non-cash write-downs, while still managing to post earnings per diluted share of $0.03 and a significantly higher available working capital balance. Highlights of the fiscal year include the following:

-- Operating activities provided cash flows of $2,587,875 for the year ended April 30, 2004.

-- Total loan production volume was $1,239,639,734, down 28% from the prior year as a result of the decline in refinance volume.

-- Net earnings were $191,308, down 87% from the prior year results, primarily due to a reduction in retail production revenue, a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $1,049,760 and a non-cash derivative valuation charge of $384,300.

-- Earnings per diluted share were $0.03, down 88% compared to $0.25 earnings per diluted share in the prior year.

-- Working capital as of April 30, 2004 was $2,095,894, higher by 165% due to the reduction in the restricted cash balance in the amount of $650,000 and the decrease of $987,450 in the settlement payable.

Joseph Kristul, Chairman and CEO, commented:

"Fiscal 2004 was a volatile time for us, and yet we still managed to improve our financial position and maintain profitability. I attribute our success to the changes that we made in our wholesale product offerings that resulted in a 2% increase in our gain on sale revenues despite an 8% decrease in wholesale production volume.

We will continue to emphasize higher yielding loan products in order to maintain or increase our current gain on sale levels in the face of predicted declines in demand for real estate loans. I also attribute our success to the intense focus on reducing costs over the last 2 years. We have reduced the costs associated with our warehouse facilities and have managed to reduce other variable costs as production decreased.

During the year, we determined that the goodwill related to the acquisition of LRS, Inc had experienced impairment in the amount of $1,049,760, and so we took a charge to current year's earnings in that amount. Also, we recorded a reduction in the fair value of financial derivatives in the amount of $384,300 as a result of a new SEC accounting rule. Since these were non-cash charges, overall our tangible net worth improved by over $1.5 million and our balance sheet is healthier for it.

Operating income improved as well if you exclude the non-cash goodwill impairment charge. Excluding such charge, our operating income increased by 12% to $1,861,515. Without the effects of the non-cash goodwill and derivatives charges, our diluted earnings per share would have been $0.23.

We remain optimistic about the outlook for Transnational and the changes that we are making to our business strategy. Since the end of our fiscal year, we managed to obtain a lower cost warehouse line and to reduce other costs. Also, as indicated in our 10-KSB, we have engaged an investment banking firm to assist us with our objective to raise additional capital to immediately reduce our warehouse costs, to increase the gain on sale revenues, and to possibly grow through external means when we find opportunities to acquire other firms at reasonable prices."

Transnational Financial Network, Inc. is a wholesale and retail mortgage banker that originates, funds and sells mortgage loans secured by one to four family residential properties. Through its strong sales and broker service programs, the Company has built a foundation for growth and expansion, principally in the markets of Northern California, Southern California and Phoenix, Arizona.

This News Release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove correct.

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Holding Digestive Disorder Treatments Accountable for Results

Holding Digestive Disorder Treatments Accountable for Results

Health-Kit. com launches a new tool in the fight against digestive ailments that helps patients manage their symptoms and monitor the effectiveness of their treatments more easily.

Burnaby, BC, Canada (PRWEB) January 15, 2008

Health-Kit. com launches a new tool in the fight against digestive ailments that helps patients manage their symptoms and monitor the effectiveness of their treatments more easily.

"Digestive ailments like IBS, crohn's and colitis have become so widespread in North America that they're almost epidemic," says Timothy Anderson of Health-Kit. com. "Conventional medicine seems to offer few treatment choices for people suffering from these diseases. The problem cannot be solved with an anti-biotic, and most of the time a surgical solution is massive overkill. What remains falls into the category of 'alternative treatments.' Unfortunately, this opens the door to unproven over-the-counter health-store products which may or may not be useful in treating the ailment."

So what can a patient do to determine how effective their treatment is? According to Anderson, the key is to record the effect of every treatment on the digestive symptoms you have and communicate this information to your doctor.

"Doctors rarely get an accurate picture of how your situation has progressed from day to day during the treatment period because they only see you infrequently. Being able to show them a record of how the treatment has affected your symptoms over time can be incredibly useful in evaluating the effectiveness of your treatment.

Step one is to keep a journal of the digestive symptoms you are suffering. Include dates and times, what symptom occurred, and how severe it was. Bring this journal when you visit your doctor. Over time, your memory will fade however your journal will provide a chronological, objective history of what happened and when."

But simply tracking the symptoms is only one piece of the puzzle. The next piece is to track the treatment results. After your doctor recommends a course of treatment, how do you know how well it is working? Anderson explains that a journal is crucial in this area as well.

"Keep a regular log of what treatments, procedures and medication you take, when you take it, whether with meals or not, and what the results are. Do you feel better? Worse? Are there any side effects of the medication? When do they occur?

Maintaining this journal over time helps you be aware of how much of a positive or negative effect a treatment is having on your overall health. With digestive disorders, there are many different treatment options available, and keeping a detailed treatment journal is a great way to make sure you get the most effective one for your situation."

According to Anderson, it is vital that everyone take an active role in managing their own health. Using a simple journal approach is the fastest and easiest way to help your doctor help you.

Anderson's web site offers free downloadable Digestive Health Kits containing spreadsheets and outlines for you to use to create your own health management journal. You can download the Health Kit for free from http://www. health-kit. com/digestive/ (http://www. health-kit. com/digestive/)

For more information about managing your health, contact:
Timothy Anderson
529 - 6540 East Hastings St.
Burnaby, BC, Canada V5B 4Z5
Visit the Web site at http://www. health-kit. com/digestive/ (http://www. health-kit. com/digestive/)

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Jivox Reports 600% Growth in 2009 as Top Media Companies Adopt the Jivox Online Video Ad Platform

Jivox Reports 600% Growth in 2009 as Top Media Companies Adopt the Jivox Online Video Ad Platform

More than thirty media companies, including Gannett, Media News Group, McClatchy and E. W. Scripps, are now using the Jivox online video ad platform to offer online video advertising to customers

San Mateo, California (PRWEB) January 19, 2010

January 19, 2010 – Jivox (http://www. jivox. com), the leading provider of interactive video ad (http://www. jivox. com/interactivity) technology for online media companies and advertisers, today announced that over thirty media groups, including 8 of the top 50 media companies in the country, are now using the Jivox Video Advertising platform to offer online video ads to their customers. Working with media companies such as Gannett, Media News Group, McClatchy, E. W. Scripps, Meredith Broadcasting, Lee Enterprises, Sun Times Media, News-Press & Gazette, HealthGrades, Houston Community Newspapers, Yodle and many others, Jivox achieved a 600% growth rate in 2009 and added more than 3,000 new advertisers to the service. Jivox also grew its video ad distribution network in 2009 to more than 1,000 web properties with an estimated reach of over 85 million unique visitors per month.

Key milestones in 2009 include:

1) Strong revenue and advertiser growth: Jivox grew revenues by 600% year-over-year as the company added more than 3,000 new advertisers to the service.

2) Rapid adoption of video ad platform: Jivox is now being used by over thirty media groups to offer online video ads to their clients, including 8 of the top 50 media companies in the U. S. and 3 of the top 4 newspaper groups.

3) Expanded distribution network: Jivox now offers advertisers distribution to over 1,000 web sites, growing the reach of its network to 85 million unique monthly visitors.

4) Larger brand advertisers: Building on the success of its service for smaller advertisers, Jivox is now delivering campaigns for many large brand advertisers, including AAA Insurance, General Motors, Nokia, Microsoft, HP, Wienerschnitzel, Sony and Samsung.

5) Product innovation: In 2009, Jivox introduced industry-leading ad measurement analytics, including the industry's first "video engagement score," as well as new click-to-action features to make its video ads more interactive. Jivox also launched its publisher portal to allow publishing partners to manage and traffic advertisers' campaigns across multiple online ad formats.

6) Industry recognition: Jivox continues to be recognized for its growth and leadership in the category. Jivox was named to the AlwaysOn OnMedia 100 and the AlwaysOn Global 250, was a finalist for The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) award and the American Business award and was selected by SiliconIndia as one of the ten most promising technology companies of 2009.

“Media companies are embracing online video ads because they deliver much higher CPMs than display ads and are a more engaging and effective medium for advertisers. Jivox was one of the first companies to offer a platform for creating, managing and distributing online video ads, and as we've grown, we've continued to innovate to meet the needs of both publishers and advertisers. Our early success in the category as well as our product innovation have made Jivox the video ad platform of choice for publishers and advertisers alike,” said Diaz Nesamoney, CEO of Jivox.

About Jivox
Jivox is the leading provider of interactive video ad technology that enables businesses to reach new customers online. Many of the nation's largest media companies and advertisers are using the Jivox platform to create and distribute interactive video ads and manage their ad operations more effectively. Jivox offers advanced ad creation tools and targeted distribution through its network of over 1,000 media and content websites, as well as through directory listings, viral marketing programs, email campaigns, social networks and more. Jivox also provides sophisticated analytics that drive continuous campaign improvement, including a unique "video engagement score" that gives advertisers immediate insight into campaign performance. Jivox is a privately held company headquartered in San Mateo, Calif. For more information about Jivox, please visit www. jivox. com.

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UN Chronicle E-Alert: THE AIDS CRISIS

UN Chronicle E-Alert: THE AIDS CRISIS

(PRWEB) November 28, 2002

Every year, World AIDS Day is commemorated around the globe on the first day of December, bringing messages of compassion, solidarity, and understanding about HIV/AIDS, and the 40 million people living with the disease. On 26 November, in connection with the observance of World AIDS Day, the United Nations will host a town hall meeting, co-sponsored by UNAIDS and the Department of Public Information. The meeting, under the theme “Live and let live”, will focus on overcoming HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination, and encourage people to break the silence and barriers to effective prevention and care.

“Stigma and Discrimination” is also the theme for the World AIDS Campaign 2003-2004. Discrimination against those living with HIV/AIDS has spread rapidly over the last two decades, intensifying the anxiety and prejudice against individuals and groups most affected by the disease. The fear of discrimination often discourages people from seeking treatment for AIDS or from acknowledging their HIV status publicly. Furthermore, by stigmatizing individuals or groups, society tends to excuse itself from the responsibility of caring for and looking after such vulnerable populations. This problem is particularly acute in Africa, where over the next ten years AIDS is expected to kill more people and orphan more children than all the wars of the twentieth century combined.

The UN Chronicle has for years detailed the societal effects of the global AIDS epidemic and highlighted the problem of HIV stigma. Here are some recent articles published in the Chronicle on HIV/AIDS:

Issue 4, 2002

· “Education (http://www. un. org/Pubs/chronicle/2002/issue4/0103p_the_only_vaccine_we_have. html">Education): The Only Vaccine We Have”

  by John Katsigeorgis, for the UN Chronicle.

Issue 2, 2002

· “Breaking (http://www. un. org/Pubs/chronicle/2002/issue2/0202p24_breaking_the_silence. html">Breaking) The Silence”

  by Cathy Shepherd, activist in the womenÂ’s

  movement in Trinidad and Tobago.

Issue 2, 2001

· “The (http://www. un. org/Pubs/chronicle/2001/issue2/0102p15.htm">The) Price of Success -- The Cost of Failure: Special Session on HIV/AIDS”

Issue 1, 2001

· “Facing (http://www. un. org/Pubs/chronicle/2001/issue1/0101p4.htm">Facing) It Head-on. We Can. We Must”

  by Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations.

· “What (http://www. un. org/Pubs/chronicle/2001/issue1/0101p8.htm">What) the World, and Its UN, Can Do”

  by Drew Limsky, journalist and fiction writer. His work has

  appeared in The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times,

  San Francisco Chronicle, Genre and many other publications.

· “Far (http://www. un. org/Pubs/chronicle/2001/issue1/0101p10.htm">Far) More Than a Health Issue”

  by Fiona Yung, for the UN Chronicle.

Issue 4, 2000

· “The (http://www. un. org/Pubs/chronicle/2000/issue4/0400p71.htm">The) Chronicle Interview”

  with Wendy Fitzwilliam, Goodwill Ambassador for the Joint

  United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and

  spokesperson for the Face to Face campaign.

  She was crowned Miss Universe in 1998.

Issue 3, 2000

· “Is (http://www. un. org/Pubs/chronicle/2000/issue3/0300p22.htm">Is) an AIDS Vaccine Possible?”

  by José Esparza, Coordinator of the HIV Vaccine Initiative,

  jointly sponsored by the World Health Organization and

  the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS).

Issue 1, 1999

· “Then (http://www. un. org/Pubs/chronicle/1999/issue1/0199p20.htm">Then) I Open Up and See The Person Falling Here Is Me”

  by Benjamin Weil, freelance writer and editor. He works

  with agencies and programmes of the United Nations system

  on issues related to HIV/AIDS in developing countries.

Issue 3, 1998

· “Addressing (http://www. un. org/Pubs/chronicle/1998/issue3/398p70.htm">Addressing) HIV: Do Conferences and Papers Help?”

  by Benjamin Weil, freelance writer and editor. He works

  with agencies and programmes of the United Nations system

  on issues related to HIV/AIDS in developing countries.

The UN (http://www. un. org/chronicle/">UN) Chronicle is published quarterly in

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Copies are on sale in the UN Bookshop. Please note that a discounted (http://www. un. org/Pubs/chronicle/order. htm">discounted) internet subscription rate is now in effect.

Please pass this UN Chronicle E-mail Alert on to anyone whom you think it might interest.

Cottage Health System Refines HR Administrative Processes with Open Enrollment Provided by Benefit Software’s Fringe Facts® Online

Cottage Health System Refines HR Administrative Processes with Open Enrollment Provided by Benefit Software’s Fringe Facts® Online

Benefit Software Inc. (BSI), a leader in benefits communications, announced today that Cottage Health System (CHS), the largest healthcare facility on the California coast between Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, has successfully completed its third year of online employee benefits enrollment using Fringe Facts® Online.

(PRWEB) April 1, 2004

Fringe Facts Online enables Cottage employees to view and make changes to their benefits plans via the Internet. Since 2001 Cottage employees have accessed information from home, office, or any Internet connected location via a secure Fringe Facts Online benefits website. Cottage is able to enroll employees, improve data accuracy and timeliness while dramatically reducing paperwork. The reduced administrative overhead has resulted in consistent cost savings over the last three years.

Ron Lafrican, Benefits Manager at Cottage said, “Our eEnroll Online™ website produces custom carrier reports for our claims administrator and pharmacy benefit manager. This saved us a huge amount of time and it reduces the chances of human error. The value of this system is easily proved by reduced paperwork, less man hours, reduced error factor and our satisfied employees.”

Mr. Lafrican also stated, “This system has allowed us to add employees without having to add more staff in the benefit department. The best part of the system is that I don’t have to worry about it and I don’t have to maintain it. It just works. The service from Benefit Software has been great. They are very responsive, creative, and they listen to what we want and then go about meeting our needs.”

William Smith, Business Development Manager at Benefit Software said that “Fringe Facts Online is designed to simplify benefits enrollment, reduce cost and improve data accuracy. We allow our clients almost unlimited freedom in how they present benefits enrollment to their employees while maintaining rigorous rules so an employee only sees what she or he is eligible for and then can only elect what they’re qualified for. The end result is reduced cost to the employer, improved morale, decreased turnover and increased productivity for the employee.”

About Cottage Health Systems

Cottage Health System was formed in 1996 as the not-for-profit parent organization of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (including Cottage ChildrenÂ’s Hospital), Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. Cottage is one of the largest employers in Santa Barbara with four locations, 2,500 employees (2050 of them are benefits eligible). With nearly 500 beds, over 500 physicians, over 20,000 annual admissions, over 50,000 annual ER visits and 2,800 births each year, the Cottage Health System hospitals excel at patient care and patient satisfaction.

About Benefit Software Inc.

Benefit Software Inc. (BSI) is an Applications Service Provider (ASP) enabling companies to offer employee self-service benefit enrollment, information, and employer administration; including billing, reconciliation and communication between HRIS, payroll and insurance carriers. Fringe Facts Online services are delivered as hosted applications, comprehensive to the benefit package of the employer, including core as well as voluntary benefits. BSI delivers advanced software solutions that manage benefit communications and workersÂ’ compensation claims. For more information, visit www. bsiweb. com.