India's In-Vitro Diagnostics Market Double Digit Annual Growth Drove Stronger Adoption of Automation With Over 1,800 Automated Systems Detected in 2007

India's In-Vitro Diagnostics Market Double Digit Annual Growth Drove Stronger Adoption of Automation With Over 1,800 Automated Systems Detected in 2007

Clearstate's IVD Gateway Database in India provides insights on instrument installation and test consumption trends by tracking market changes and usage patterns quarterly.

Singapore (PRWEB) May 7, 2008

Following the successful launch of its South East Asia (SEA) usage database for In-vitro Diagnostics (IVD) in 2006, Clearstate has expanded its IVD Gateway Database coverage to one of the largest and most challenging market in the region, India.

India's large geography and non-homogeneous usage environment demand a large sampling of hospital and stand-alone laboratories to ensure a robust and well-represented analysis of the IVD market. The Gateway database screened over 5,000 labs and surveyed in detail over 800 of the highest test volume facilities in India. Clearstate also took an additional measure to increase the thoroughness of the survey input and sizing estimates through validation with major distributors and suppliers.

Similar to the SEA database, the India database details unit installation of diagnostics analyzers, the volume consumption of reagents and tests assays, and the penetration of key IVD brands by city, model and user segment.

However, according to Ms. Ivy Teh, Clearstate's Managing Director, "We have further improved our database offering by providing value-added interpretations of market insights and share analysis. Instead of just presenting data, we now provide analysis on test breakdown run on automated vs. semi-automated systems, we have average installation age of over 10 leading brands and models and where they are located to help clients determine where and when replacements are coming up."

Ms. Teh added that the improved database showed more technology adoptions and higher end automated equipment purchases in large lab facilities especially in the South and West regions of India. For instance, automated systems in Clinical Chemistry have grown to close to 1,800 units across India, that represents only 12 - 15% of total analyzers installed but nearly 50% of the total revenue, valued at approximately USD 35 - 40 million in 2007. Trends observed in the database also revealed that local players are gaining stronger market presence, with Transasia extending its market leadership over international players specifically in Clinical Chemistry and Hematology.

Other interesting insights extracted from India's IVD Gateway include:
Determine brand share and placements: Transasia's Erba Chem Series and Bayer's small RA Systems are the most placed Clinical Chemistry (CC) analyzers in all types of facilities. These analyzers act as back-up instruments in larger lab facilities. Bayer is pushing more of it Advia Systems that has seen a jump in installations in recent years while phasing out the old RA systems.

Assess opportunity by geography: South and West India have the highest demand for IVD tests relative to other regions in the country, representing over 60% of total IVD tests. The majority of tests are still centered around key urban cities, primarily Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore and Kolkata.

About Clearstate's Gateway Database
The Gateway database is a unique healthcare service by Clearstate, a niche healthcare consultancy, developed to provide accurate, reliable and comprehensive information on medical device usage and demand across Asia Pacific. We deliver actual and up-to-date placement, usage and consumption data for devices, equipment and consumables found in healthcare and commercial settings.

For more information, visit our web site at www. clearstate. com or call +65 6303 5030

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New ebook Offers Help to Baby Boomers Confused About Their Future

New ebook Offers Help to Baby Boomers Confused About Their Future

There are 76 million baby boomers facing the daunting reality of retirement and other reminders of aging. For some this is quite depressing, since their expectations about what lies ahead may lack the bright promise they once took for granted in their youth. "Distress-Free Aging: A Boomer's Guide to Creating a Fulfilled and Purposeful Life"offers inspiring answers to some of the difficult and consuming problems facing baby boomers today.

Lake Worth, FL (PRWEB) November 26, 2007

More than 76 million baby boomers are facing the daunting reality of retirement and other reminders of growing older. For some this is quite depressing, since their expectations about what lies ahead may lack the bright promise they once took for granted in their youth.

Amy Sherman, a licensed mental health counselor, has been focusing her time on working with boomers who are having personal issues too difficult to handle themselves. Through this work, she devised winning strategies that empower boomers to gain back their enthusiasm and to live their lives with genuine passion. These strategies are now available in an ebook entitled, Distress-Free Aging: A Boomer's Guide to Creating a Fulfilled and Purposeful Life.

Distress-Free Aging relates to all boomers who feel disillusioned, disappointed or just bummed out about the way their lives are going. With so many people dealing with aging parents, the Empty Nest Syndrome, health challenges, career changes, financial setbacks and their own inevitable ideas about growing older, Sherman has harnessed effective tools and techniques to make the journey easier and more productive. Distress-Free Aging focuses on 10 strategies that redirect and transform these challenging years into something meaningful.

"As a boomer myself, I felt the frustration and disappointment of living my life without the personal satisfaction of being fulfilled. I had to redefine who I was so I could move beyond my comfort zone to create my exciting future," says Sherman.

"This guidebook offers inspiring answers to some difficult and consuming problems," she explains. It looks at how self-defeating attitudes sabotage the best intentions. It examines how to take back control when things seem chaotic. It shows how reaching for clear and concise goals give direction and purpose. Through determination, dedication and a commitment to succeed, Distress-Free Aging helps turn setbacks into amazing possibilities."

Sherman feels very passionate about the strategies she presents. She is living proof that they work, since she was able to overcome serious health problems during pregnancy, utilizing these same concepts. She believes that the energy you devote to identifying what you want creates the behavior to make it happen and that possibilities are limitless. "I found that several specific techniques uncovered my personal strength from within, which enabled me to change the direction of my life and heal my body," she notes.

For more about Distress-Free Aging: A Boomer's Guide to Creating a Fulfilled and Purposeful Life go to http://www. bummedoutboomer. com (http://www. bummedoutboomer. com). Sherman is offering three special bonuses, including a complimentary 30 minute coaching session with the purchase of her book.

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Guidance and Career Counseling Resource Guide Launched on All Psychology Schools

Guidance and Career Counseling Resource Guide Launched on All Psychology Schools

Leading psychology and counseling education directory creates comprehensive guide for prospective guidance and career counseling students

Seattle, Washington (PRWEB) December 10, 2008 -

The current economic crisis promises to dramatically increase the demand for guidance and career counseling services as people transition between jobs, careers and industries and go back to school for additional or new training. All Psychology Schools has launched a new guidance and career counseling resource guide to help prospective students and professionals research and choose among the many education and career options in these dynamic fields. This new online guidance and career counseling resource can be found at www. AllPsychologySchools. com/faqs/school-counseling. php (http://www. AllPsychologySchools. com/faqs/school-counseling. php).

This comprehensive information hub includes educational articles, an interview with a guidance counseling student (http://www. allpsychologyschools. com/faqs/counseling-student. php), a professional psychologist (http://www. allpsychologyschools. com/faqs/article-making-career-of-career-counseling. php) who changed careers and career information about the different guidance and career counseling programs.

For students seriously thinking about becoming a guidance or career counselor, or for already established psychology professionals who are seeking to further or change their career goals, the Guidance and Career Counseling resource provides valuable information about online degrees (http://www. allpsychologyschools. com/faqs/school-counseling-online-degrees. php), licensure and certification (http://www. allpsychologyschools. com/faqs/school-counseling-licensure. php) and current salary data (http://www. allpsychologyschools. com/faqs/guidance-counselor-salary. php). In addition, All Psychology Schools offers an in-depth look at a guidance or career counselor’s work environment.

About All Psychology Schools
All Psychology Schools (www. AllPsychologySchools. com) is an Internet site dedicated to helping people interested in counseling and psychology careers find the traditional classroom and online training they need to succeed. Users can search for psychology and counseling schools, get information about education requirements, find degree programs and read articles about various specialties.

About All Star Directories
All Star Directories, Inc. is one of the Internet's fastest growing publishers of online and career school directories, matching millions of highly qualified prospective students with the schools that best meet their education needs. Recently, Inc. Magazine ranked All Star among the fastest growing companies in the country, and the Puget Sound Business Journal has recognized the company as one of Washington State's fastest growing companies for five consecutive years. From leading research institutions to fast-growing online and for-profit schools, nearly 6,000 featured schools trust All Star Directories as the authority in online student recruitment. The All Star network of sites focuses on a wide range of fields, including All Allied Health Schools, All Art Schools, All Business Schools, All Education Schools, All Psychology Schools, All Criminal Justice Schools, All Computer Schools and All Nursing Schools. Please visit www. allstardirectories. com or call 1-888-404-8043 for more information.

Press Contact
Dana Pake
Corporate Communications Manager
(888) 404-8043 x7509

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Donald Spector, Chairman of Innovation Fund, Announces Stuffed Animals May Become Endangered Species

Donald Spector, Chairman of Innovation Fund, Announces Stuffed Animals May Become Endangered Species

Donald Spector, Chairman of Innovation Fund (www. innfund. com), announces a revolution in the doll and plush markets. For over ten years the company has been developing products to deal with the ever growing problem of shipping plush. "With the high costs of energy and limited space in stores, large plush (stuffed) animals are soon to hit the 'endangered species list'," say Spector. There are also problems with keeping these products clean at the retail level.

New York, NY (PRWEB) June 3, 2006

Donald Spector, Chairman of Innovation Fund (www. innfund. com), announces a revolution in the doll and plush markets. For over ten years the company has been developing products to deal with the ever growing problem of shipping plush. "With the high costs of energy and limited space in stores, large plush (stuffed) animals are soon to hit the 'endangered species list'," say Spector. There are also problems with keeping these products clean at the retail level.

Working with Nottingham-Spirk Design Associates the two companies, which have over 30 billion dollars in consumer products on the market, are introducing a line of Children’s Books that have the characters in the story "Pop Out" of the back of the book.

While the publishing industry is in trouble this represents a back to basics line that is wholesome fun and educational at the same time. Whether you are buying the product for the book or the story, the value of having a character emerge from the inside is going to be sensational and books are going to be fun.

Spector sees a line of books for Disney in the future. A book can be about "My Trip to DisneyWorld” and from the back cover a 20" plush figure pops out of the book! The technology is a major advance. The product looks and feels like a regular stuffed character but it can be compressed and recompressed continuously. It is like a Jack in the Box, except it comes out of the box and feels like a plush animal, not like a batch of springs. This is a perfect vehicle to re-issue many of the classics stories, including seasonal product. "We see this as a staple. Like Golden Books, only with a value added. We see it at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Wal-Mart, and K Mart. We hope it will be the new must have," says Spector.

Retailers, publishers and marketing companies have shown great interest and the product will be launched in the first quarter of 2007, but there is a chance it might be some test markets for the 2006 holiday season.

Donald Spector is also Chairman of the Board of Trustees of New York College of Health Professions (www. nycollege. edu), which will be launching a line of educational textbooks later this year.

The first book in that series will be a book on success co-authored by Senator Michael Balboni and Barbara E. Carver. That book, which explains a new, unique molecular model of social interaction, will also be embodied with new technology.

"The book industry has not kept pace with the times," explains Spector. "While special books like those from Leapfrog introduce electronics, the "Pop Out" books contain technology but are still warm and fuzzy. The technology for textbooks that will be introduced in the College’s line of books will simply blow the lid off of what we call books and provide a seamless interaction between books and computers."

"When I first started exploring the book business I couldn't believe the small quantity of each publication. It becomes a self fulfilling prophesy where there is not enough money for marketing or advertising. We believe our entry into the market with powerful partners will change the industry and hopefully get kids interested in books again," Spector stated.

Mary Rodas, who worked with Donald Spector on many of his early inventions, was Co - Chairperson of the March of Dimes Reading Champions Program with Barbara Bush. "These products," says Mary "will knock people’s socks off!"

For more information, please contatct:

Barbara Carver

516 921-3100

Bcarver @ innfund. com

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WOMEN'S HEALTH: Alternatives to Estrogen Therapy

WOMEN'S HEALTH: Alternatives to Estrogen Therapy

Free lecture about natural alternatives to estrogen therapy.

(PRWEB) April 7, 2004

A Discussion with Dr. Christopher Henderson, N. D., L. Ac, Director, Optimal Health Center

*Tuesday, April 27th, 6:00-7:30 PM

Calistoga Community Center

1307 Washington Street, Calistoga

*Tuesday, May 17th, 6:30-8:00 PM

The WomenÂ’s Center of St. Helena Hospital

1299 Pine Street, St. Helena

There has been much talk lately about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and its effects on womenÂ’s health. This will be the topic of an upcoming talk given by Dr. Christopher Henderson, N. D., L. Ac.; Director of CalistogaÂ’s Optimal Health Center. The free event will be held April 27th, 6-7:30 PM at the Calistoga Community Center and May 17th, 6:30-8:30 PM at the WomenÂ’s Center of St. Helena Hospital.

Dr. Henderson will discuss the current research on HRT; the controversy in the news about how estrogen and progesterone therapy might contribute to increased cancer risk, cardiovascular disease, and senility. Other topics include information about safe forms of estrogen, progesterone usage, and other hormones important to women such as DHEA, hGH, and testosterone. In addition, he will discuss alternative treatments for osteoporosis, menopause, PMS, and other health issues effecting women. These will include nutritional, herbal, and lifestyle support.

“Women are usually told the bare minimum by their doctors about the various hormones affecting their bodies,” said Dr. Henderson. “Often, they are given very few alternatives with which to treat their health problems. But, there are many things that a woman can do to keep herself healthy and many effective alternatives to conventional hormone replacement therapy.”

Henderson who earned his Naturopath Doctorate from WashingtonÂ’s Bastyr University where he also earned his Master of Science degree in acupuncture will provide handouts and other free literature to assist participants in making decisions about Hormone therapy and WomenÂ’s health issues.

For more information about these events or to RSVP, please call 707-942-1250.

Media Contact Only: Karen Pierce Gonzalez 707-792-4376

Optimal Health Center: 2436 Foothill Blvd. Ste. D, Calistoga, CA 94515 (707) 942-1250

What You Eat in Private Shows in Public - An Unlikely Tool that May Get You Ready in Time for Summer

What You Eat in Private Shows in Public - An Unlikely Tool that May Get You Ready in Time for Summer

Why sacrifice our frozen treats? A new low calorie frozen dessert product called Arctic Zero is available right in time for summer. With only 136 calories per pint, fat free, and packed with 20 grams of the highest quality whey protein concentrate, it should help in streamlining your waist as well as feeding your muscles.

Temecula, CA (Vocus) May 2, 2009

With the summer season approaching it may be time to test out that swimsuit. Will it be another summer of hiding at home with the curtains and blinds drawn, or perhaps will this be the year you turn heads? Whether you’ve simply been sneaking food this past year or are simply looking to play catch-up before summer, there might be a solution. A new frozen dessert product called Arctic Zero is looking to fill the void between a positive body image and the price paid to get it. With impending beach trips, BBQ's and tanning poolside with friends, and significant others this season; Arctic Zero seems to be a cool summer breeze in the right direction.

An ice cream alternative with 136 calories per pint, fat-free, and in essence appears to be guilt-free. “It’s time to make sure your metabolism is in high gear for summer. Working-out is only part of the equation, it truly matters what is consumed,” says Arctic Zero co-founder Greg Holtman. With the right tools it’s more than possible to shed a few pounds, trim a couple of inches, and tone your muscles. “Arctic Zero is in its own category, it’s not ice cream; it’s both good and good for you,” Garrett Blood co-founder of Arctic Zero. The founders can often recall leaving the gym after a workout and wishing there was something in the freezer aisle that would not erase the 60 minutes just spent running on the treadmill. Garrett Blood stated, “There is nothing worse than a few bites of ice cream to be back at square one; - we wanted to create a low calorie (http://www. myarcticzero. com) product that could be eaten in its entirety without guilt. Try doing that with the products you can find on the shelf; this is why we find ourselves with an obesity problem in the country.”

Since 2002, California Soft Serve Concepts has been designing high protein low calorie products such as Arctic Zero and their highly successful soft serve brand Carbawhey for health conscious consumers.

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact Garrett Blood or visit www. myarcticzero. com for further contact and location information.

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Mellow Monk Releases Two New Green Teas--"Blissful Buds" and "Shaded Leaf"

Mellow Monk Releases Two New Green Teas--"Blissful Buds" and "Shaded Leaf"

Mellow Monk®, purveyor of family farm-grown eco-friendly Japanese green tea, announces two new green teas: Blissful Buds™ (a "mecha" or bud tea) and Shaded Leaf™ (a "kabusecha" or shade-grown premium tea).

Livermore, California (PRWEB) November 15, 2008

Mellow Monk® is proud to announce two new additions to its lineup of family-farm green tea: Blissful Buds™ and Shaded Leaf™.

Blissful Buds™ is a mecha ("bud tea"), made from only the most tender young buds. This is the same kind of premium tea served at the best sushi restaurants. The full-bodied flavor of Blissful Buds™ makes it the perfect tea for post-meal palate cleansing... or for any time of the day.

Shaded Leaf™ is Mellow Monk's most premium tea ever: Three weeks before harvest, our growers shade these pampered tea plants with special woven covers. By blocking out just enough sunlight, this shading produces a simply exquisite flavor (by stopping the leaves from "baking" in the sun) and also stimulates the leaves to produce even more super-healthful catechins, including EGCG.

These two new teas were discovered during a recent tea-buying trip to rural Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan's four main islands. This expedition was documented by a film crew from Europe's Arte. tv network, which will release a 1-hour feature in January 2009 titled "Kyushu--Wo Japans Grüner Tee Wächst" (Kyushu--Where Japan Grows Its Tea).

Like the rest of Mellow Monk's lineup, both Blissful Buds™ and Shaded Leaf™ are single-estate, unblended teas imported directly from family farms on Kyushu. These farms are family owned and operated: The growers own the land they work, and they work the land themselves. All of Mellow Monk's growers are certified eco-friendly under the Japanese government's Eco Farmer Program.

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Carolina Regional Cancer Center Installs Superficial Unit

Carolina Regional Cancer Center Installs Superficial Unit

Carolina Regional Cancer Center (CRCC) announces the installation and commissioning of a new superficial treatment machine for the treatment of skin cancers and Keloids.

Myrtle Beach, SC (PRWEB) February 1, 2006

Carolina Regional Cancer Center (CRCC) announces the installation and commissioning of a new superficial treatment machine for the treatment of skin cancers and Keloids. The machine replaces an older superficial machine previously decommissioned. The unit is a Gulmay D3100 100KV Superficial X-ray Therapy System. The machine is wall mounted and located in a shielded treatment room, which was completed with the building expansion in December of 2005.

Gulmay Medical is the world’s leading supplier of superficial x-ray therapy equipment. The D3100 model, introduced in late 2004, is approved by the FDA (510K No: K962613 refers). The unit appears similar to an x-ray arm located in a dental office. “The unit has numerous filters and treatment cones of various sizes to provide the optimal treatment dose and delivery as prescribed by the physician,” said Peter Hepburn, Chief Operating Officer. “The unique state of the art design ensures accurate reliable treatment delivery. Advanced electronics include many features that bring safety to both patient and operator.”

CRCC will immediately begin scheduling patients for treatment. “Superficial radiotherapy is highly effective in the treatment of basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas of the skin,” said Dr. Williams. “It is an excellent alternative to surgery which could be disfiguring. Advantages of superficial therapy over more conventional electron beam treatments include the ability to treat smaller margins and reduce the radiation dose to surrounding tissues. The Gulmay Therapy System allows quick and accurate set-ups, which is extremely beneficial for patient care. We look forward to providing this service to the people of Horry County and the surrounding area.”

“We also plan to utilize the superficial unit to treat Keloids, a benign skin disorder that responds well to low dose radiation,” added Dr. Goetowski. “The superficial room was specifically designed to provide a comfortable, patient friendly environment.”

CRCC welcomes referrals from local area physicians. Please call 843-449-9415 to schedule a consult regarding possible treatment.

About Carolina Regional Cancer Center

Carolina Regional Cancer Center is a health care facility that provides comprehensive radiotherapeutic services and treatments. The state of the art center is located at 4708 Oleander Drive, Myrtle Beach, S. C.

CRCC has three board-certified radiation oncologists, one board-eligible radiation oncologist, medical physicists, dosimetrists, and treatment planning and treatment delivery specialists among its 30 full-time staff members.

R. Steven Bass, M. D., is the Clinical Director of CRCC. Dr. Bass has special interest in prostate and gastrointestinal tract cancers. He is a former chief resident at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). He graduated medical school from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tenn. and undergraduate, with highest honors, from the University of Florida with degrees in biochemistry and microbiology and cell science.

Todd Williams, M. D., has done extensive research in radiation therapy and has received numerous grants to fund his work. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at MUSC, and remains an assistant professor of radiation oncology at the school. An invited reviewer for many peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Williams has lectured at events sponsored by MUSC and other organizations. He has published nine articles and five abstracts or manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals and has special interest in lung, head, neck and esophageal cancers.

Paul G. Goetowski, M. D., has a special interest in breast, lung and brain cancers. He completed his residency in Radiation Oncology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he was chief resident. He was the former Director of Cancer Care Institute of Carolina at Aiken Regional Medical Centers for 13 years. He is also associate clinical professor at Medical College of Georgia in Augusta.

Stephen R. Andrews, D. O., has been published for his research on prostate cancer and soft tissue sarcomas. He also has a particular interest in breast cancer. He obtained his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in radiation oncology from Fox Chase Cancer Center in December 2005 where he served as chief resident. Dr. Andrews is board eligible and licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina and Pennsylvania. 

For more information about CRCC and its progressive treatment capabilities please visit our Web site www. CRCCmd. com or by calling 843-449-9415.

About Gulmay Medical

Gulmay Medical is the world’s leading supplier of superficial x-ray therapy equipment. Based in the UK with offices in the USA, Gulmay Medical is committed to a program of designing and building high quality state of the art x-ray therapy equipment backed by award winning after sales technical support.

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Girls4Sport Surf and Swimwear Inspires Women to Dive In: New Spring 2007 Collection Debuts

Girls4Sport Surf and Swimwear Inspires Women to Dive In: New Spring 2007 Collection Debuts

Girls4Sport’s new, spring 2007 collection of surf and swimwear fashions will inspire women of all ages to want to take to the water. With hip, out-the-ordinary prints and flattering, feel-good fits, Girls4Sport’s line of rashguards, bikinis, board shorts, and wetsuits are designed to make women look and feel their best whether they’re ripping across a wave or diving in for the first time. The spring 2007 collection—which includes several new products—debuted at the ASR Trade Expo in San Diego, September 8-10, 2006.

Santa Cruz, CA, (PRWEB) September 14, 2006

Girls4Sport’s new, spring 2007 collection of surf and swimwear fashions will inspire women of all ages to want to take to the water. With hip, out-the-ordinary prints and flattering, feel-good fits, Girls4Sport’s line of rashguards, bikinis, board shorts, and wetsuits are designed to make women look and feel their best whether they’re ripping across a wave or diving in for the first time. The spring 2007 collection -- which includes several new products -- debuted at the ASR Trade Expo in San Diego, September 8-10, 2006.

Designed for real women, real wear Girls4Sport’s surf and swimwear is designed for real women by real women for real wear. The rashguards feature decidedly-feminine tapered cuts, built-in shelf bras for added modesty and support, and extra length in the torso to keep them from riding up. The coordinating bottoms feature wedgie-preventing seams and wide waistbands that provide extra staying power and create a flattering fit. The rashguards, bottoms, and board shorts are all made from super-soft UPF 50+ rated fabrics to provide maximum protection from the sun.

Women’s surf wear with style

In addition to designing for women’s bodies, Girls4Sport appeals to a woman’s sense of style. The rashguards come in a variety of flattering cuts—halter, sports tank, sleeveless, short sleeve, and long sleeve—and can be mixed and matched with coordinating boy shorts, hipster bottoms, bikini bottoms, board shorts, pants, and skirts. The new 2007 collection features bold retro graphics and urban-inspired avant-garde prints in hues of pink, brown, blue, and lime green.

New to the line up

Along with the new prints and colors, Girls4Sport will introduce several new products at ASR, including a neoprene rashguard with a front half-zip and cool print sleeves, quick-drying kite pants, swim shorts, and knee-length swim skirts made from the same soft Lycra blend as the rashguards and bikinis. Girls4Sport is also expanding its women’s active wear collection to include new sports bras, shorts, and fitness pants. The new spring collection will be available at retail outlets across the country and online at www. girls4sport. com beginning in 2007.

Team riders = inspiring women

In addition to its clothing, Girls4Sport is committed to promoting good health, active lifestyles, and women’s confidence in themselves and their bodies. Girls4Sport team riders are real, everyday women of all ages and sizes who are passionate about their sports and serve as an inspiration to other women—whether they’re pursuing doctorates, overcoming cancer, or just living out their dreams. Read about their stories at: www. girls4sport. com/yourstories. shtml (http://www. girls4sport. com/yourstories. shtml).

About Girls4Sport

Girls4Sport is dedicated to creating performance clothing with the female body in mind. Girls4Sport's line includes rashguard sets designed for women by women with super comfy SPF 65-rated fabrics, built-in shelf bras, out of the ordinary prints, and flattering fits. In addition to its products, Girls4Sport has established the Girls4Sport Foundation, a charitable arm of Girls4Sport to support organizations and programs that provide girls of all ages with the support and inspiration to lead active, confident lives. Girls4Sport products are distributed through a variety of retail outlets and online. For more information about Girls4Sport products and team riders, please visit www. girls4sport. com or call 831.423.8755.

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Security Health Advisors, LLC Continues to Expand Its Market Reach

Security Health Advisors, LLC Continues to Expand Its Market Reach

Company adds Bob Wingate as Sales Manager in North Carolina

Grapevine, Texas (Vocus/PRWEB) January 12, 2011

Security Health Advisors, LLC (SHA), a national sales agency specializing in the self-employed and individual health insurance market, has announced an expansion of its sales operations in North Carolina, with the opening of a new Division office in Charlotte to be headed by Bob Wingate.

"SHA's growth strategy calls for continued expansion of our market reach", said SHA's chairman, Troy McQuagge. "The addition of Bob Wingate in North Carolina further enhances our talented field leadership group and positions our company for continued growth and success."

The announcement marks a renewed working relationship for Wingate and McQuagge. "In one's lifetime there are precious few opportunities to meet, much less work with a true leader and visionary", said Wingate. "To have the opportunity to work with Troy [again] is more than I can ask. I do know this; the rest will take care of itself, as long as I will follow the leadership and mentorship offered by Troy and the opportunity offered at SHA."

Wingate is an experienced sales leader in the insurance industry, having served in mid to high-level sales management positions ranging from Division Manager to National Sales Leader. Most recently, Wingate served as VP of sales for The Assurance Group.

"We're very pleased that Bob chose to become a part our professional family", said Bill Shelton, vice president of SHA. "His leadership skills, combined with SHA's unparalleled level of support and product innovation, will certainly help us reach our sales performance goals in North Carolina and help set the stage for further expansion of our business in many other states."

Wingate cites the company's commitment to product innovation as a primary factor that led to his decision. "The current SHA product footprint is the most complete I have ever had the opportunity to serve my clients with", said Wingate. "For 2011 SHA is introducing a product that will be a complete paradigm shift for the industry. I cannot wait to present the benefits and advantages to my clients."

"The fact that such a high-caliber leader chose SHA as his professional home speaks volumes about our company and our business strategy", added McQuagge. "Bob is a seasoned professional who had his choice of working with any number of companies. He chose Security Health Advisors because he recognizes our products, our compensation and our business strategies have created the best sales opportunity that exists anywhere in America."

About Security Health Advisors, LLC

Founded in 2009, Security Health Advisors, LLC is a national health insurance distribution partner of USHEALTH Group, Inc. The company sells individual health insurance plans and supplementary products underwritten by The Freedom Life Insurance Company of America and National Foundation Life Insurance Company; wholly-owned subsidiaries of USHEALTH Group, Inc. Through its captive Agent sales force, the company is focused on distributing innovative, high-value products that best serve the needs of America's self-employed and individual insurance market.

About USHEALTH Group, Inc.

USHEALTH Group, Inc. is an insurance holding company based in Ft. Worth, Texas focused on providing innovative health insurance coverage for self-employed individuals and small business owners. The goal of USHEALTH is to combine the talents of its employees and agents to market competitive and profitable insurance products, while providing superior customer service in every aspect of the company's operations.

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Protecting Yourself Against Holiday Pet Scams

Protecting Yourself Against Holiday Pet Scams

If you are thinking about purchasing or adopting a pet this holiday season, you must be aware of pet scams and how to protect yourself. The International Pet and Animal Transportation Association, the non-profit, worldwide trade association for professional pet shippers, provides tips for families so they don't fall victim to scammers.

Hawkins, TX (PRWEB) December 13, 2010

Many families purchase or adopt a pet around the holidays. For those looking on the Internet, beware of pet scams and review the tips below from the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association, the non-profit, worldwide trade association for professional pet shippers, before sending any money.

“First thing to consider is the fact that adopting a pet is forever, not just the holidays,” says IPATA President Sally Smith. “For those families who have found an animal over the Internet, be cautious. As a professional pet shipper, I have seen hundreds of scams and advise you to educate yourself on how scammers operate so you won’t be their next victim.”

Many scams begin with an advertisement – an adorable puppy or an exotic animal at half the cost. Once someone responds, most likely over e-mail, they will soon learn that the animal is located overseas. The scammer’s only request payment for the inexpensive shipping fees, usually by Western Union or MoneyGram, before the animal can be shipped. But additional costs will soon follow – extra shipping costs, customs clearance fees, vaccinations and insurance. Once the money is sent, the person learns there is no animal.

Scammers are luring pet lovers out of thousands of dollars with photos of cute animals, heart-breaking stories and irresistible prices. Sometimes it is difficult to determine if it is a scam, until it is too late. Here are some tips on identifying pet scams and how to purchase a pet safely:
 Always insist that the seller enter into a formal contract. The document should detail the method of transportation, timeframe, the airline of carriage, all associated costs, and copy of the health certificate.

 Check references. If the seller indicates that a specific company will handle the shipping, get complete details for the shipping company and then check them out! Use Google to research them and call them to confirm that they know the breeder.

 Check affiliations. In order to convey authenticity, scammers may claim to be a member of the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA). If this is the case, simply look up their company name in the IPATA member directory (visit http://www. ipata. com and click on “Find a Pet Shipper”). If they are not in the directory, they are not a member.

 Insurance. Scammers will try to charge for “refundable insurance” in case the pet is lost or hurt during the trip overseas. As everyone knows, there are no refunds when it comes to insurance!

 Most importantly – Be wary of sending funds by Western Union or MoneyGram! Scammers will say this is the most inexpensive and fastest way of doing business. Most reputable dealers will request that you wire transfer funds to their company bank account or will accept a credit card or PayPal payment. Families with pets must also know how to travel with their pets around the holidays.

“Your pet is an important member of your family and you want to make sure they have a safe, comfortable travel experience,” continues Smith. “Whether you are flying or driving, pets need to prepare for a trip just like a person does. They need a health certificate or passport, vaccinations and appropriate carriers to meet pet travel regulations. If you are traveling a long distance, a professional pet shipper can help with all the details to make your pet’s travel experience as stress-free as possible.”

For more information, please visit http://www. ipata. com.

About IPATA
The Independent Pet and Animal Transportation Association International, Inc. (IPATA) is a non-profit, worldwide trade association for animal handlers, pet moving providers, kennel operators, veterinarians and others who are dedicated to the care and welfare of pets and animals during transport. The organization was founded in 1979 – it began with six founding members and now has more than 325 members in 69 countries. IPATA serves its members, the pet transport industry, and the public at large. For more information, or to find a professional pet shipper, visit http://www. ipata. com.

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Capella University Faculty Member Named President-elect of the Florida Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

Capella University Faculty Member Named President-elect of the Florida Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

Dr. AnnaLynn Schooley teaches in the online university's School of Human Services.

Minneapolis (PRWEB) November 1, 2007

Dr. AnnaLynn Schooley, a core faculty member with Capella University (www. capella. edu), an accredited,* fully online university, has been named president-elect of the Florida Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. She will serve a three-year term. Dr. Schooley teaches clinical courses, such as pre-practicum residency, and field experience courses, where students intern in mental health agencies, in the online university's School of Human Services.

In her new role, Dr. Schooley will oversee and direct the activities of the association, including legislative action and public policy initiatives, updating the licensing process, organizing the association's annual conference, and directing the quarterly board meetings.

"It is an honor to be able to work with my fellow mental health counselors in this role, and I plan to work diligently to help them better serve those who need help," Dr. Schooley said. "I've found that my work for Capella has prepared me to take on this responsibility."

Capella University is the first and only online university to receive accreditation from CACREP (the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) for two master's degree specializations in counseling: mental health counseling; and marital, couple and family counseling / therapy.

About Capella University:
Founded in 1993, Capella University is an accredited*, fully online university that offers graduate online degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services, public health, public safety, and psychology, and bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella offers 104 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 15 certificate programs, as of October 23, 2007. The online university currently serves nearly 20,000 students from all 50 states and 56 countries. It is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Capella University is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www. capella. edu (http://www. capella. edu) or call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552).

*Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), http://www. ncahlc. org (http://www. ncahlc. org).

Capella University, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552), www. capella. edu.

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Healthcare Auditing Industry Leader Opens Comprehensive Membership Resource Center

Healthcare Auditing Industry Leader Opens Comprehensive Membership Resource Center

Healthcare publishing and training company HCPro, Inc. announced today the launch of the Healthcare Audit Resource Center, a multiple-component membership center designed to help healthcare auditing and compliance professionals build and maintain an effective auditing process.

MARBLEHEAD, MA (PRWEB) May 3, 2006

Healthcare publishing and training company HCPro, Inc. announced today the launch of the Healthcare Audit Resource Center, a multiple-component membership center designed to help healthcare auditing and compliance professionals build and maintain an effective auditing process.

"Healthcare auditors are under extreme pressure because they must examine every aspect of their healthcare organization to ensure compliance with myriad rules," said Bruce Guzowski, HCPro's President & CEO. "As their organization's lead watchdogs, it falls to the auditing team to make sure every department not only measures up to regulations and expectations, but takes every necessary step to remain above scrutiny."

The Healthcare Audit Resource Center is a subscription-based membership that includes

 A dedicated Web site (www. auditresourcecenter. com)  A library of downloadable audit plans  Healthcare Auditing Strategies—a monthly newsletter available both in print and electronically  The Auditor’s Daily Report—a daily e-mail news feed  Online networking opportunities with other members  Special reports on industry trends  Exclusive discounts on HCPro's auditing, monitoring, and compliance products

New audits will be added to the online library each month.

The Healthcare Audit Resource Center is the culmination of HCPro’s goal to provide healthcare auditors and compliance professionals with the tools they need to build and maintain effective compliance programs.

For more information, visit HCPro's Healthcare Marketplace at www. hcmarketplace. com or the Healthcare Audit Resource Center at www. auditresourcecenter. com.

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Hearing Aid Technology Advances

Hearing Aid Technology Advances

Hearing Aids Experts, Advice on Hearing Aids, Offers Up to Date Education

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) July 13, 2010

Several major hearing aid (http://www. adviceonhearingaids. com) manufacturers have announced breakthroughs in background noise management systems claiming that many of these advances will really help a lot of people hear significantly better in noisy environments. But, do they actually work? Leading hearing aids information site, AdviceonHearingAids. com, provides up-to-date information and patient reviews on the latest hearing aids on the market.

“Our site is designed to help patients find the information they need in order to make an informed purchase,” says Dr. Kelly C. Calkins, Audiologist (http://www. adviceonhearingaids. com/audiologist. aspx), director of provider relations for Advice On Hearing Aids.

Making an ‘informed purchase’ involves researching the many types of hearing aids (http://www. adviceonhearingaids. com/audiologist. aspx) available, doing feature comparisons, and reading up on the professional in your area. Advice on Hearing Aids features information on major brands of hearing aids, cochlear implants, local hearing professionals, and has the latest developments regarding hearing loss, tinnitus, balance disorders and more.

By providing access to an ever-growing network of Trusted hearing health care providers, the site serves an all-around portal for everything hearing related. It’s a one-stop source, a place where the general public can chat with professionals and receive advice straight from those on the cutting edge of hearing technology.

“We are streamlining the journey toward better hearing,” says Calkins.

Adviceonhearingaids. com was created and is maintained by a network of audiologists and hearing health care specialists who have more than 30 years of combined hearing aid fitting experience. Participants in the network personally work with the hearing impaired and continually evaluate the latest products. For more information, visit http://www. Adviceonhearingaids. com (http://www. Adviceonhearingaids. com).

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HCG Diet Direct Announces Decrease in the Number of New Dieters who Previously Purchase HCG Injections

HCG Diet Direct Announces Decrease in the Number of New Dieters who Previously Purchase HCG Injections

HCG Diet Direct announces a decrease in the number of new homeopathic HCG dieters who previously purchase HCG injections.

Phoenix, AZ (Vocus) December 1, 2010

HCG Diet Direct announces a decrease in the number of new homeopathic HCG dieters who previously purchase HCG injections before turning to HCG Diet Direct's homeopathic HCG drops.

Dr. J. Ronald Willis, of HCG Diet Direct, said, "A year ago we were seeing a substantial number of new clients who had previously worked with injections before they turned to HCG Diet Direct. Most who previously purchase HCG injections state that they changed their HCG weight loss method due to cost. The number of individuals who state they've made a previous purchase of HCG injections has dropped drastically over the past year."

Reasons for the popularity of HCG Diet Direct brand homeopathic HCG includes:

1. More affordable in comparison to the cost to purchase HCG injections
2. Short term program offers drastic weight loss averages equal to injection based programs
3. Homeopathic HCG is more accessible: no prescription or doctor's visit requirements

The difference in immediate interest in comparison to last year is most likely due to the fact that word of mouth has spread the above information and more parties interested in drastic weight loss are aware of the potential results available through the HCG Diet Direct weight loss kit.

Homeopathic HCG weight loss formula is the basis for a fast weight loss plan that can be used to achieve drastic weight loss without invasive procedures and with no known HCG diet side effects. It is one of the most healthy fast weight loss plans. When dieters buy HCG they follow the included protocol. Oral HCG drops are taken three times daily and paired with a careful eating plan. The results of the standard 26-30 day program can provide an average of 1 to 2 pounds of weight loss per day.

To get further information on HCG Diet Direct or the HCG Diet contact:

Contact: Clint Ethington
Company: HCG Diet Direct
Http://www. hcgdietdirect. com
Phone: 480-281-7594

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Animal Prints are Hot for Fall Season

Animal Prints are Hot for Fall Season

Zebra and cheetah patterned sheets, towels, throws and area rugs are hot this fall season. The African animal-inspired pillows of Haba Na Haba stylishly fit in and help a great cause, too. Haba Na Haba sells pillow covers that are silkscreened and embroidered Tanzanian cotton featuring contemporary designs based on traditional East African patterns and style, including a variety of zebra, cheetah, and giraffe patterns. Haba Na Haba’s products are primarily produced by small women-owned businesses in Tanzania that train young adult AIDS orphans sewing skills. Retail prices are $27.95 each and are available online at www. habanahaba. com.

Elgin, IL (PRWEB) September 13, 2006 -–

Zebra and cheetah patterned sheets, towels, throws and area rugs are hot this fall season. The African animal-inspired pillows of Haba Na Haba stylishly fit in and help a great cause, too. Haba Na Haba sells pillow covers that are silkscreened and embroidered Tanzanian cotton featuring contemporary designs based on traditional East African patterns and style, including a variety of zebra, cheetah, and giraffe patterns. Haba Na Haba’s products are primarily produced by small women-owned businesses in Tanzania that train young adult AIDS orphans sewing skills. Retail prices are $27.95 each and are available online at www. habanahaba. com.

Founded by Tanzanian Grace Ndunguru and American Beth Peterson, Haba Na Haba was created as a way to help young Tanzanian teens who often find themselves homeless and without hope for school, jobs or training. Haba Na Haba supports companies that offer training and jobs to these young adults in an effort to break the poverty cycle and provide a future for orphaned teens of whom would otherwise have little hope for a prosperous future. To qualify as a trading partner, these Tanzanian companies must pay fair wages and not hire children. Haba Na Haba also works with these Tanzanian companies in quality standards, design, and good business practices. A portion of profits also goes to support younger AIDS orphans education and health programs.

“By providing skill training, health education, and an opportunity to sell their goods, we hope to help these young adults learn a trade that will empower them to support themselves, break the poverty cycle and lead healthy and productive lives,” said Peterson.

Haba Na Haba will continually feature on their website new types and styles of Tanzanian products from like-minded manufacturers. In addition to supporting existing businesses with this business model, Haba Na Haba also directly trains young adults in trade and business skills and donates part of its profits to support other AIDS orphan and AIDS health programs in Tanzania.

About Haba Na Haba

Haba na haba, hujaza kibaba is a Swahili proverb that translates to “Little by little, fills the pot.” Haba Na Haba’s mission is to help empower at-risk young AIDS orphans, one by one, to learn trade skills in hopes of becoming self-supporting and lead healthy, productive and happy lives.

Contact info: www. habanahaba. com or phone Beth Peterson at 847-931-9375 or 888-439-9375.

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No. You Won't Find This Information Watching TV

No. You Won't Find This Information Watching TV

Mainstream media delivers information to the public audience according to certain parameters. If some information doesn't comply those requirements, it won't be broadcasted. This website offers important and unknown information to empower the reader.

(PRWEB) January 6, 2006

http://sapienssapiens. com (http://sapienssapiens. com) brings information unfiltered by culture, religion, preference, affinity or any other detectable filters.

First Green Revolution 10,000 years ago brought a new concept of living that we still enjoy and suffer (mostly suffer).

Mother Culture declares that before the adoption of Agricultural methods, human beings were mere beasts living absurd lifes in dark caves, brutes, stupids, fearsome and violents.

Latest scientific discoveries go in the opposite direction:

Paleolithic humans lived in small communities with strong internal cohesion and family and friendship ties. They didn't have grotesque social differences and lived in a cooperative way. They were well adapted to their environment and with small to none of the drawbacks currently assigned to.

They weren't the preferred menu for any carnivorous animal big or small. They didn't need to spend lots of time and effort to get their daily pittance - no more than 3 hours a day-

Even current hunter-gatherer tribes in marginal conditions and living in undesirable areas, outperform their agricultural neighbours when calories/time or calories_obtained/calories_spent ratios are checked (even more if they are compared with state of the art agricultural machinery based on cheap fossil fuel energy).

The change to the agricultural way of live changed all of that.

Suddently there was a territory to protect, a hard work to do: clearing, plowing, tilling,... Nowadays hunting and fishing are hobbies for the rich class, not a "In the sweat of your face..." kind of activity, in contrast to gardening without modern resources.

Current research reveals that the transition from hunting-gathering to growing our food, had a huge toll in every aspect of life, in health, happiness, suffering, ecology, richness/poverty, political power, authority, liberty, technology, suicidal tendencies, education, spiritual development, energy, etc.

The systematic adoption of agriculture to provide more and more the lion's part in human diet brought several consequences never seen before and with consequence in these days, the most important being:

The novelty of Food Reserves: Hunter-gatherer groups had no control on their food sources: game, fisheries, wild fruits, nuts, roots and vegetables, (with seasonality and periods of scarcity) were searched and mostly consumed on the spot.

The adoption of agriculture allowed the silage of grains and the increased amount of food available drove quickly to a population increment; to feed this new population, new land had to be cultivated, resulting in more reserves, and so on and on. This spiral marks the expansive nature of systematic agricultural groups submitting or absorbing the more stable population of hunter-gatherers.

This trend is still running, every year increasing the production of food and the human population, and this expansion is bringing chaos to Natural reservoirs and biological diversity.

Know the facts and learn that you aren't helpless. In this website the reader won't find the information "ready to digest".

A personal effort is required, some keywords are given to the visitor for research. Help is offered, but the initial reposibility is for the readerer to act like the webpage title:

"Take Your Life in Your Hands".

This page has been running and growing in the last months as a personal project, with the aim of learning the basics of web publishing and offering useful hard to find information.

Http://sapienssapiens. com (http://sapienssapiens. com)

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Adaptive Marketing LLC Warns Parents: Police Your Home for Poisons

Adaptive Marketing LLC Warns Parents: Police Your Home for Poisons

Adaptive Marketing LLC acknowledges Poison Prevention Week, March 16 to 22, 2008.

Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) February 6, 2008

Poison Prevention Week is March 16-22, and while many families believe they understand the dangers, new parents, babysitters and doting grandparents may not be aware of the hidden dangers of common household products, reports Adaptive Marketing LLC (http://www. adaptivemarketing. com), an industry leader in membership and loyalty programs.

While toxic substances can poison anyone, children under the age of 6 and pets are the most common victims suffering injury or even death. Pets and young children are similar in that they are both naturally curious, cannot read warning labels, and are apt to explore the home environment by putting objects in their mouths.

For a toddler, orange-scented wood polish may look like orange juice; a bottle of pills might resemble candy.

Most consumers are aware, notes Adaptive Marketing LLC (http://www. adaptivemarketing. com/about_bp. asp), that household cleaners, over-the-counter and prescription medications, pesticides, lead paint, and certain plants top the list of potential poisonous substances, but here are several lesser-known dangers:

Art and craft materials:
Don't assume that the crayons, markers, oil paints or glue marketed to children are safe. The "smell" test is not a reliable indicator of toxicity. Best bet: Purchase craft materials for children or mentally handicapped adults that are certified as non-toxic by the Art & Craft Materials Institute (ACMI).

Decorative lamp oils:
The hydrocarbons contained in lamp oil (also found in kerosene, lighter fluid and paint thinner) can easily cause choking if swallowed. If it gets into the lungs, it can make breathing difficult or cause lung inflammation. Keep these lamps out of kids' reach, or better yet, don't have them in the home.

Nail glue remover:
The nail glue remover used for artificial nails can cause cyanide poisoning when swallowed by children, or cause burns to the face and mouth.

Vitamins and supplements:
Nutritional supplements that are perfectly safe for adults in normal doses can be toxic when ingested by young children. Adult-strength iron pills can cause children to throw up blood or have bloody diarrhea within an hour.

Adaptive Marketing LLC (http://www. adaptivemarketing. com/loyalty_overview. asp) provides additional preventative steps to take to reduce the chance of accidental home poisonings:

-- Keep all household cleaners, chemicals, pesticides and medicines locked up, out of sight and out of reach.
-- Keep items in their original containers with the original labels intact; understand correct use and dosing protocols.
-- When risky products are being used, never let young children out of sight, even for a minute.
-- Purchase syrup of Ipecac and keep it on hand, but never use it unless directed to by a poison center or physician.
-- Avoid taking medication in front of children, as children naturally mimic their parents.
-- Regularly dispose of unneeded or expired medicines.

If an accidental poisoning is suspected, call the Poison Control Center at 800-222-1222 immediately. Keep this number posted near the phone, recommends Adaptive Marketing LLC (http://ap9consumergateway. typepad. com/ap9_weblog/adaptive_marketing_articles/index. html).

About Adaptive Marketing LLC
Adaptive Marketing LLC is a leading provider of membership discount programs. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Adaptive Marketing is a category leader in membership programs, bringing value direct to consumers through an array of benefits in healthcare, discounts, security, personal property and personals. Visit AdaptiveMarketing. com to find out more information about Adaptive Marketing LLC.

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Hamacher Resource Group Acquires The Caregivers Group

Hamacher Resource Group Acquires The Caregivers Group

Strengthening HamacherÂ’s strategic mission of enhancing product flow from manufacturer to consumer

Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB) October 2, 2005

Hamacher Resource Group, LLC announced today that it has acquired The Caregivers Group which includes The Caregivers Marketplace™ (TCM) and The Caregivers Advisory Panel® (TCAP®). The Caregivers Group is an innovative provider of growth strategies designed to help manufacturers, retailers and drug wholesalers understand and meet the needs of family caregivers, offering healthcare products and information that enable them to better care for their loved ones. The acquisition combines the capabilities of two leading innovators in the retail healthcare market and further strengthens Hamacher’s strategic mission of enhancing product flow from the manufacturer to the consumer. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

According to Hamacher president Dawn Vogelsang, “Bringing The Caregivers Marketplace and The Caregivers Advisory Panel into the Hamacher organization allows us to add vital resources for our customers and help them succeed in serving this growing and influential segment of the population. For the past 25 years the Hamacher name has been synonymous with effective retail management; the addition of The Caregivers Group to the company’s line-up is a well-timed and logical decision. This creates another exciting milestone in our company’s growth strategy.”

Caregivers co-founder, Paul Alper, will continue to lead the business development activities for the offering and serve as General Manager – Caregiver Research and Programs. The name of the services and the primary functions associated with The Caregivers Group offerings will remain unchanged; Alper will be based at Hamacher’s Milwaukee, Wisconsin headquarters. Hamacher vice president Dave Wendland commented, “Paul brings insight, experience, knowledge and passion along with this new addition to the Hamacher portfolio. His continued leadership will help ensure program continuity and add unique expertise and a new dynamic to Hamacher’s management team.”

“We have been searching for a strategic partner with a rich heritage and experience in the retail sector to help us achieve our vision – to create an effective, value-producing bridge from the manufacturer to the caregiver consumer,” said Alper. “I am personally thrilled to be joining forces with Hamacher. I look forward to enriching The Caregivers Group business development capabilities and in doing so, providing a critical set of benefits for America’s 44 million family caregivers who spend more than $54 billion a year on products and services not covered by insurance or Medicare,” he continued.

The acquisition enables Hamacher to offer healthcare manufacturers primary market research with TCAP, targeted marketing and promotion with TCM, along with focused business development consulting led by Alper. Adding the caregiver focus to Hamacher’s already strong service portfolio – which includes category management resources, strategic planning, marketing consulting and direct-to-pharmacy communication programs that generate improved distribution and shelf placement – allows Hamacher to be a premier resource for any manufacturer, retailer or wholesaler who wants to reach the caregiver consumer and enjoy a sustainable competitive advantage in the market.

About Caregivers

The Caregivers Group comprises two unique business units: The Caregivers Marketplace (TCM) and The Caregivers Advisory Panel (TCAP). TCM is a free service for family caregivers. It offers cash back (rebates) and product information on a wide variety of essential products used routinely by those who care for a loved one at home, such as nutrition, incontinence, bathing and skin care, and products to assist with daily living and independence. TCM does not sell products, rather it provides caregivers with a list of products eligible for cash back and directs them to retail outlets as specified by participating manufacturers. TCAP is a research practice that houses one of the largest databases of family and professional caregivers nationwide. TCAP offers customized consumer research tailored specifically to a clientÂ’s set of data needs and can be conducted with the Panel members or any respondent pool necessary to help its clients make critical marketing and product development decisions. For more information on TCM or TCAP, please go to www. caregiversmarketplace. com or www. caregiversadvisorypanel. com.

About Hamacher Resource Group

Hamacher Resource Group provides innovative and technically superior programs that enhance product flow from manufacturer to consumer, exclusively for the retail healthcare market. Customized solutions address product assortment and placement, retail pricing and promotion, new product launches, data analysis and intelligence and consultative services. Headquartered in Milwaukee, with a subsidiary in the United Kingdom, they have been serving manufacturers, retail pharmacies, technology partners and wholesalers across the US and the UK with dedication, experience and integrity for 25 years.

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INFINITT PACS Ranked #1 in KLAS Customer Satisfaction Survey, Second Consecutive Year

INFINITT PACS Ranked #1 in KLAS Customer Satisfaction Survey, Second Consecutive Year

INFINITT North America announced today that the INFINITT PACS has achieved the highest ranking in the 2010 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards report for the Community Hospital PACS Market.

Phillipsburg, NJ (Vocus/PRWEB) December 29, 2010

INFINITT North America announced today that the INFINITT PACS has achieved the highest ranking in the 2010 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards report for the Community Hospital PACS Market. In the year-end report, the INFINITT PACS received a 91.6 overall score on a scale of 100, with the second place vendor trailing by more than 4 percentage points at 87.3.

KLAS is a research firm specializing in monitoring and reporting the performance of healthcare vendors, with an emphasis on technology, service and support, and price/performance. INFINITT’s score was up 5% from last year’s evaluation and 100% of customers interviewed said they would buy the product again.

"We consider this an important milestone,” said David Smarro, CEO of INFINITT North America. “It shows that our No. 1 ranking in the 2009 KLAS report was both significant and repeatable. It reflects our commitment to providing superior customer support, and to continually refreshing our technology offerings so that customers get the greatest value for their investment throughout the product life cycle.”

INFINITT offers a single-database RIS/PACS solution with additional modules for Cardiology PACS, Digital Mammography PACS, Dental PACS and Advanced Visualization for specialized applications such as Cardiac Imaging, CT Colonoscopy, Fusion Imaging, Lung Solution and Dental Imaging. The single-database architecture streamlines the IT environment and significantly improves workflow.

To learn more about the KLAS methodology, click:
Http://www. KLASresearch. com/About/Company. aspx

About INFINITT North America

INFINITT North America, located in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, is an affiliate of INFINITT Healthcare, a global company with 2000 PACS installations worldwide. Infinitt's web-based image and information management solution includes RIS, PACS, Cardiology PACS, Mammo PACS and 3D/Advanced Visualization software operating on a single database, simplifying workflow, increasing system reliability, and reducing cost and support requirements.

For more information, visit the INFINITT North America web site at http://www. infinittna. com or INFINITT Healthcare website at http://www. infinitt. com.

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Troux Voted “Best Solution” by Top Government Technology Executives

Troux Voted “Best Solution” by Top Government Technology Executives

Leading Management Consulting Group BRMi Unveils “High-Value” Implementation of Troux Software at GTRA Conference

Austin, TX (PRWEB) June 28, 2010

Troux Technologies™, Inc., the leader in Strategic IT Planning and Enterprise Architecture software, today announced that it has been honored as the recipient of the prestigious “Best Solution Award”, for the third consecutive time, from the GTRA, Government Technology Research Alliance. The Award was announced at the semi-annual GTRA Technology Council meeting held earlier in June. Troux was selected by a peer-vote among the nearly 230 senior-level government technology executives attending the council meeting. Also at the meeting BRMi, a leading management consulting firm for the federal and commercial markets, demonstrated its unique approach to implementing Troux software for the Department of Homeland Security.
 “Government agencies are looking to their strategic IT planning and EA initiatives to deliver high level cost reduction, drive agility and demonstrate real value to their agency’s mission,” said Matthew Gallagher, vice president, Federal Solutions Group, Troux Technologies, Inc. “Troux is well positioned to assist agencies as they look to manage IT resources strategically and maximize return on investment across all levels of the organization.”
 “The GTRA council members clearly value Troux’s approach, and through the “Best Solutions Award” are honoring the complete Troux solution: the software, the know-how and the community Troux fosters among its users,” said Kelly Yocum, co-founder and executive director, Government Technology Research Alliance.
BRMi Addresses Federal CIO’s and Chief Architects
 Also at the meeting BRMi’s senior technical director of consulting services, Rick Nickerson, demonstrated BRMi’s unique approach to implementing the Troux Transformation Platform and related applications. Nickerson partnered with Troux product leaders to conduct numerous breakout sessions and meetings to demonstrate BRMi’s extension of the industry-leading Troux product suite at USCIS, a large component agency within the Department of Homeland Security.
 “BRMi’s proven methodology demonstrates a path for how a federal agency can leverage the Troux Transformation Platform to plan and execute major transformation initiatives more effectively,” said Nickerson. “Our solution moves organizations toward infusing EA with cutting edge business know-how that transforms EA from merely being about information technology standards to being about using the right IT to improve service to customers.”

About Troux
Transformation at the speed of business. This is what Troux is all about. To keep pace in globally connected markets, where shocks and innovations happen at an unprecedented rate, business and IT must radically update their antiquated approaches to planning and executing transformations.
A global leader in Strategic IT Planning and Enterprise Architecture software, Troux guides customers to success with a unique combination of software, know-how, community and partners.
Troux customers benefit with improved business and IT agility, and with immediate cost savings through a simplified IT environment, all enabled by bridging the deadly information gap between business planning and IT planning. Just ask these Troux customers and partners: Accenture, AstraZeneca, Bayer, Barclays Bank, Beiersdorf, Cisco, the US Department of Labor, Fiducia, the US Department of Health and Human Services, GMAC, Merck, Raytheon, Vattenfall and Vodafone.

Note: Troux and Troux Transformation Platform are trademarks of Troux Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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ADS Announces EMR Solution for Every Practice and Budget

ADS Announces EMR Solution for Every Practice and Budget

Advanced Data Systems Corporation, a leading provider of Healthcare Solutions since 1977, announced the release of their newest family of EMR (Electronic Medical Records) products today: The ADS MedicsDocAssistant ™Suite. ADS's Suite solution has a product for every practice size and budget. This is the most versatile EMR suite of products on the market today.

Maywood, NJ (PRWEB) November 25, 2008

Advanced Data Systems Corporation, a leading provider of Healthcare Solutions since 1977, announced the release of their newest family of EMR (Electronic Medical Records) products today: The ADS MedicsDocAssistant ™Suite. ADS's Suite solution has a product for every practice size and budget. This is the most versatile EMR suite of products on the market today.

The collection includes MedicsRX™ an e-Prescribing module for the 21st century, MedicsDocAssistantOffice™ a cost efficient and easy to use alternative to a full blown EMR, and MedicsDocAssistant™ a CCHIT approved, specialty specific EMR that not only includes all of the features of the other products, but also consists of a robust template based system.

MedicsRX™ is a state of the art e-prescription program ready to integrate with all HL7 compliant practice management systems. MedicsRX™, brings the accuracy and efficiencies of electronic communication to the medical prescription process. MedicsRX accesses SureScripts via New Crop™ a SureScripts certified solution. This ensures simple, secure and accurate transmission of prescription data to connected pharmacies.

MedicsDocAssistantOffice™ is a compact system that allows the practice to build an EMR solution in small increments. It operates on a wireless tablet PC, making it easy for the provider to capture patient encounter information in the exam room. DocAssistantOffice sets the foundation for documenting at the point-of-care. The strength of the system is its unique design which allows you to achieve success according to your comfort level and implementation goals.

MedicsDocAssistant™ is a complete EMR solution for the medical practice. Medical practitioners are relying more and more on EMR and the computerized documentation associated with it. MedicsDocAssistant significantly reduces paper while automating the workflow within the office. A high level of efficiency is created for tracking the patient's clinical and medical information.
MedicsRX and MedicsDocAssistantOffice can be easily upgraded to MedicsDocAssistant EMR and this gradual approach alleviates the anxiety that some medical personnel associate with going from a "paper environment" to a completely automated environment.

"We are very excited about our EMR Solutions and feel we have a product and support team that separates us from our competition. Our goal is to provide an efficient, easy to use system at a cost effective price" states Robert McFadden, Senior Vice President at Advanced Data Systems Corp.

About Advanced Data Systems Corporation
Advanced Data Systems Corporation (ADS), founded in 1977, is a leading innovative provider of Practice Management Software, Medical Billing Software (http://www. adsc. com), RIS Software (http://www. adsc. com/ris. asp) and Electronic Medical Record Software (http://www. adsc. com/emr_docassistant. asp). Currently serving over 40,000 providers, ADS software offers product quality, reliability and efficiency to the Healthcare community. Visit us on the web at www. adsc. com, or call us at (800)-899-4237 ext. 2249.

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Not Running the NYC Marathon? Burn the Same Calories at Your Desk

Not Running the NYC Marathon? Burn the Same Calories at Your Desk

Most Americans will not run the amount of time or distance of a New York City Marathon in a full calendar year, yet they can still burn an equivalent amount of calories in as little as two to three days using a device currently gaining traction in offices and homes across America: a treadmill desk.

Phoenix (Vocus) October 28, 2008

This coming weekend will witness more than 100,000 runners participating in one of the world's greatest races, the New York City Marathon. While elite athletes compete for world records and prize money it is estimated that the overall average running time of this event will be 4.75 hours. Most Americans will not run that amount of time or distance in a full calendar year yet they can still burn an equivalent amount of calories in as little as two to three days using a device currently gaining traction in offices and homes across America: a treadmill desk.

Treadmill desks have gained notoriety in the past year, however their cost has been a barrier for most workers, ranging in price from $4500-$6500. A company based in Phoenix, AZ, known as TrekDesk, offers a more economical solution for professionals who want to trade in the office chair and enhance their health. Available for sale in March 2009, TrekDesk is expected to retail for only $399.

"A 160 lb. marathon runner will burn approximately 3,400 calories completing the NYC marathon in the average time. An employee using a treadmill desk eight hours daily could walk the calorie burning equivalent of a a NYC Marathon (without breaking a sweat), in just two work days. It's a little like the Tortoise and Hare analogy here but it illustrates the effectiveness and power of daily walking. Most of us do not have the time to walk eight hours after work let alone train for a marathon but walking while working offers tremendous benefits in very short periods of time," states TrekDesk founder Steve Bordley.

Treadmill desks offer significant health benefits whether utilized all day or for just a few hours. The Surgeon General recommends a minimum of 10,000 steps a day for optimum health which can easily be achieved in just 3 hours with TrekDesk. More details on the significant health benefits of consistent daily walking, including excerpts of pertinent medical studies can be found at the TrekDesk website (http://www. trekdesk. com).

So, for the 305 million Americans that will not be running the NYC marathon this weekend, relax. Save your joints and consider a slower but realistically effective approach to health for the rest of us: a treadmill desk.

ABOUT TREKDESK: manufacturer of the first affordable full sized, adjustable workstation designed to fit an existing treadmill and allowing walking while working, weight loss without sweating and health enhancement.

CONTACT:  
Steve Bordley
TrekDesk
Ph: 877-449-8588
FAX: 877-449-8588
Info @ trekdesk. com
Http://www. trekdesk. com

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Unusual Dance Studio Opening in Central Ohio

Unusual Dance Studio Opening in Central Ohio

New dance center opening in Central Ohio offering a unique creative dance as an exercise regime.

Columbus, OH (PRWEB) April 13, 2006

In today’s health and fitness conscious society, it is always good to know about different ways of getting ones exercise and cardiovascular workout. Studio 7 Creative Dance Center will be opening in Lancaster, Ohio in June and is offering just that.

What is Creative Dance? The creative dance at Studio 7 is called Solarhythmical™ Dance. This dance was founded by the instructor and owner of Studio 7, Leisa Coffman. Leisa developed the dance in 2003 but claims she has danced Solarhythmically™ since she was a child.

Leisa comments, “At a very young age, I began making up dance moves. Aside from dancing around the house all the time, also for fun I would make up comical dances and name them. Dances I called the “Barn Dog” and “The Ruby” were just a couple of those comical dances. This of course was often entertaining for the family. But on a serious side, I often found myself alone in my room or wherever dancing. I always felt it was uplifting to me, of course not realizing at the time that there was a science behind feeling better when I danced”.

Dancing was always natural for Leisa and before even taking any dance classes; she found she naturally knew dance moves of all types and cultures, ranging from ballet, modern dance to spanish and middle eastern style of dancing.

Solarhythmical™ Dance is not a routine dance. Movements are based on the sub-conscious mind and your intuitiveness. That is why mediation is part of this unique and beautiful dance. Leisa explains, “The dance is very creative and once the dance moves are taught, each individual person will interpret that movement uniquely."

Leisa believes that everybody can dance. She states, “Of course there are different levels of dancing, there is dancing for performance purposes then there is dancing for personal purposes. My goal is to bring awareness to the fact that dance is for everybody, not just for performers or for people who naturally can dance with ease. Our bodies were designed to react to music; each of our seven Chakras is affected by a note. That is why we want to move when we hear music. Even if it’s just a tapping of the foot or of the hand, your sub-conscious mind is trying to make you aware that you need to dance. So dancing is very good for you physically and mentally. Solarythmical ™ Dance will teach you how to listen to your sub-conscious mind regarding your body movements. This dance is something you can do for performance or simply in the privacy of your own home as an exercise regime.”

Leisa says people of all ages can dance Solarhythmically™. She has taught ages ranging from early 20’s to late 60’s. Leisa says that after dancing for about four weeks, (at least three 20 minute sessions per week) you will notice your body toning. The first thing you will notice is arms, thighs, stomach area being more toned. Those with cellulite problems may notice decreased cellulite. Leisa claims that this is not only because of the physical stimulation but also because of the chakra meditation that is involved in preparation prior to dancing.

Leisa is also looking to develop a dance company from those students who want to perform the dance. She is also in the process of writing a book that will be packaged with an instructional DVD.

The name Studio 7 is named after the divine number seven. Leisa says, “The number seven is a divine number with many patterns to life and creation, but is also a very personal number to me. All my children have a connection with the number seven as well as myself. So that is why I named the center Studio 7."

Besides teaching dance, Leisa is the Director of Marketing for an entertainment company based out of Cleveland. The company publishes books and produces independent films as well as other entertainment entities. “The Derby Stallion” starring Disney’s rising star Zac Efron and veteran actors Bill Cobbs and William R. Moses, is the latest movie that was produced by the company.

The Grand Opening of Studio 7 is June 2nd from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the studio location, 117 W. Main St., Suite 177, in Lancaster. (Numerology break down of this date is 7.) Hors d'oeuvres and free giveaways and hand-out information will be available as well as the opportunity to meet and speak with Leisa.

To learn more about Studio 7 Creative Dance Center or to register for classes online go to http://www.7dance. com (http://www.7dance. com) or you may contact Leisa Coffman at (740) 756-7650.

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Isagenix Fat Burner - Is It A Scam?

Isagenix Fat Burner - Is It A Scam?

The Isagenix 9 Day Program and 30 Day Program, and their Cleansing and Fat Burning Systems, claim to help your body to cleanse and burn fat fast & naturally.

Long Beach, California (PRWEB) July 9, 2006 -

The Isagenix 9 Day Program and 30 Day Program, and their Cleansing and Fat Burning Systems, claim to help your body to cleanse and burn fat fast & naturally.

The Isagenix Company boasts that their programs are designed to support the body’s ability to: safely lose unwanted pounds and inches, cleanse harmful impurities from its system, burn fat and build muscle naturally, reduce cravings and appetite, and absorb balanced nutrients.

But does it really work? Rosetta Hebb, President/CEO of Pamper Me Please International, an international health and beauty company says”Yes”. Hebb first learned of Isagenix while working as a massage therapist when a client introduced the product to her. She started a 9 day program with lots of disbelief and almost no hope. But now. Not only does the executive blush of a happier, healthier state of mind, she recently announced that she has dropped 20lbs in 8 weeks and is now publishing before and after photos of her fantastic weight loss on one of her websites www. pamperingqueen. isagenix. com.

Hers is just one of the hundreds of testimonies that are singing the praises of the health and weight loss product that’s sweeping the nation.

So far all of the evidence readily available to the public is that there finally is a weight loss product that does what it says without any harmful side effects.

Data Recovery Service Offers Class 100 Clean Room Facilities to Businesses in the Southeast

Data Recovery Service Offers Class 100 Clean Room Facilities to Businesses in the Southeast

Top rated, California based data recovery company seeks to expand it's award winning service to the Southeastern states. DataShure, Inc., headquartered in Gainesville, Florida will provide local access to state of the art data recovery facilities.

(PRWEB) February 5, 2005

DataShure Inc., a privately owned partner of Data Recovery Warehouse that provides disaster and hard drive failure recovery services, announced the opening of offices in Gainesville, Florida. Data Recovery Warehouse, a leading West Coast provider of premium data recovery services, chose DataShure to help expand its operations and reach into the Southeastern United States business districts.

The partnership provides access to new enterprise and small business customers, allowing the company to deliver increased services from the Orlando, Jacksonville and Gainesville business districts to metro Miami, including the counties of Alachua, Orange, Hillsborough, Duval and Dade.

"We are excited about doing business with DataShure and look forward to helping them grow in the Southeast," said Dan Easterly business development manager for Data Recovery Warehouse. "This agreement validates that DataShure's service offerings and the way we do business offers local companies the quickest possible turn-around and flexibility so they can continue to provide competitive service offerings to their customers as well as maintain operations."

DataShure, Inc., currently provides a robust offering of free recovery evaluations, cost effective system analysis, class 100 clean room laboratories, and guaranteed data recovery services to customers including Fortune 500 companies, educational institutions, government agencies, financial and healthcare organizations, as well as other remote data backup and data warehousing service providers. As part of the agreement with Data Recovery Warehouse, DataShure will also provide their service in extended warrantee programs for shipped systems from major PC resellers in the region.

"The arrangement with DataShure allows DRW to bring state of the art data recovery to the door of new clients and strengthens our ability to serve our customers in metro areas within the southeast," said Andrew Fischer, regional vice president for Data Recovery Warehouse.

About Data Recovery Warehouse

Founded in 1987, DRW is a leading provider of business critical data recovery services that offers enterprise companies and individuals superior Data solutions via its reliable, secure and independently-owned metropolitan class 100 clean room facility. Data Recovery Warehouse operates throughout 50 markets in the Western half of the United States. For more information about DRW, please visit. www. datarecoverywarehouse. com/index. php (http://www. datarecoverywarehouse. com/index. php).

About DataShure, Inc.

Founded in 2004, DataShure is a leading provider of business critical data recovery services that offers small to mid-size companies and individuals superior data recovery solutions through it's strategic partnership with Data Recovery Warehouse. DataShure operates throughout 10 markets in the Eastern half of the United States. For more information about DataShure, Inc., please visit. www. datashure. com.

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Entity Resolution Software Delivers Solutions Faster; Identity Resolution Engine 2.2 Interface Reduces Time to Search Data, Discover Relationships, Automate Decisions, and Manage Cases

Entity Resolution Software Delivers Solutions Faster; Identity Resolution Engine 2.2 Interface Reduces Time to Search Data, Discover Relationships, Automate Decisions, and Manage Cases

Infoglide Software Corporation announced availability of a new version of its Identity Resolution Engine that simplifies creation of solutions using new IRE Desktop and IRE Management Studio clients. IRE 2.2 interactive rich web clients enable end users to access the power of the engine more easily and reduce the time to solution deployment.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) July 15, 2009

Infoglide Software Corporation announced today that Version 2.2 of its Identity Resolution Engine™ (IRE) is now generally available. IRE 2.2 makes its powerful entity resolution capabilities easier to use by adding new IRE Desktop and IRE Management Studio rich web clients.

"IRE 2.2 makes the power of the Engine more accessible, resulting in less time to create and deploy a solution," said Ram Anantha, Infoglide's director of product management. "The new IRE Desktop application provides analysts, investigators, and integrators a superior, tailored experience to access the engine's full power. Additionally, there have been significant improvements to the IRE's core functionality, such as enhanced matching algorithms, additional search and retrieval strategies, and more powerful customization features, resulting in a better quality solution."

The new release addresses enterprise-level challenges by supplying the needed scalability and performance to manage high volumes of data and maximize efficiency. It improves business decisions by utilizing customizable rules that apply business logic to current, incoming data as well as search results. By providing an easily deployable software engine that is highly configurable, tunable, and adaptable, it evolves with organizational needs while also minimizing resources needed by returning automated, accurate results.

New features in IRE 2.2 have set a new standard for IRE's ease of use and flexibility. Screenshots, demonstrations, and more information about IRE 2.2 are available at http://www. identityresolutionengine. com (http://www. identityresolutionengine. com).

IRE Desktop
The rich client environment of IRE 2.2 includes an interactive desktop application that provides the flexibility to move from one function to another in a convenient-to-administer web browser model.

IRE Desktop simplifies searching data, discovering hidden relationships, and automating decision-making processes. It also enables users to create, build, and adjudicate cases based on discovered information.

The application can be readily configured to meet the specific business needs of an organization. Tabular search forms and similarity search results are both configurable to enable customization of solutions without the need for additional programming.

Productivity features include a new Favorites functionality that increases efficiency by saving favorite cases, decision criteria, search results, discovery results, and other entities. Alternatives for accessing key functions let the user choose the most productive way to build identity resolution solutions, and personalization settings give users other choices in the appearance of the desktop. Cases can be automatically or manually generated using the lightweight case management feature, and custom business processes established to manage the cases.

IRE Management Studio
Mirroring IRE Desktop's ease of deployment, IRE Management Studio enables administrators to manage configurations through a rich, integrated development environment hosted in their web browser.

The IRE Management Studio allows users to create new configurations and review and modify existing ones. It creates a productive environment for managing IRE, including test scenarios and debugging sessions.

In the January 15 edition of TWDI Newsletter, Jill Dyché of Baseline Consulting predicted that in 2009 "identity resolution will get its due… companies are recognizing that they may have unique customer data-matching needs… and they'll be looking at smarter, more specialized ways to automate them." IRE 2.2 makes it easier than ever to rapidly deploy a powerful entity resolution solution that delivers value to end users. Its shorter time to a richer, tailored solution is unique in the industry.

About Infoglide Software Corporation
Infoglide Software Corporation (http://www. infoglide. com) is an Austin-based provider of identity resolution software and services for commercial and government organizations. Its Identity Resolution EngineTM (IRE) and BladeworksTM products apply entity resolution and analytics to the most challenging identity resolution and fraud detection applications in the banking, gaming, government, insurance, law enforcement, and retail industries. Applications include lottery retailer fraud investigation; healthcare identification services; organized retail crime (ORC) detection and returns management; airline passenger screening; and auto classification and data cleansing for master data management (MDM) and data quality. Infoglide products employ over 50 patented algorithms enabling distance-based and mathematical data matching, fuzzy search/fuzzy matching, similarity searching, identity matching, and discovery of non-obvious relationships. Infoglide's industry blog Identity Resolution Daily (www. identityresolutiondaily. com]) features regular guest posts and has a rapidly growing readership. Incorporated in 1996, Infoglide Software is a privately held company headquartered in Austin, Texas.

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ActiveForever Continues to Benefit Non-Profit Organizations with Interactive Gift Donation Drive

ActiveForever Continues to Benefit Non-Profit Organizations with Interactive Gift Donation Drive

ActiveForever develops gift campaign great for seniors and those with ailments. The impressive drive also gives back to non-profits such as ALS, Muhammad Ali Parkinson's Research Center, Arthritis Foundation, Alzheimer’s Association and Foundation for Senior Living.

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) November 1, 2007

ActiveForever, a leading medical equipment supplier and healthcare products innovator has created an online fundraising drive to bring about awareness to benefit five non-profit organizations. The drive titled "Life Changing Gifts" will benefit the following organizations: the ALS Association, the Arthritis Foundation, the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Research Center, Alzheimer's Association and the Foundation for Senior Living.

The ActiveForever website will encourage customers to visit and learn more about these non-profit organizations. Online customers of ActiveForever Discount Medical Equipment, Supplies and Healthcare Innovations will be given a three digit donation code which will match their purchase to the organization of their choice. Visitors to the site can online shop while benefiting the community at large.

"This cause-related partnership offers a profound education to customers, saves everyone money, connects customers to very hard-to-find high quality products, and raises money for very worthy non-profits in the process," stated ActiveForever CEO, Erika Feinberg. "Projects of this nature are what make ActiveForever's heart go pitter patter."

The company will donate 5 percent of all product purchases to the organization of the customer's choice.

Customers will also have the ability to call and speak to an ActiveForever customer service counselor for any questions regarding gift ideas, or the ideal product choice to solve a challenge. The company always experiences a high volume of holiday shopping which will in turn increase traffic to the non-profit sites. The goal of bringing more attention to these worthy causes is an ongoing mission of the drive.

The company continues to be involved in the community, generously helping non-profit organizations raise money throughout the year. For more information regarding the non-profits and to view their wish lists, please visit www. LifeChangingGifts. org.

About ActiveForever
Established in 1993, now one of the highest ranked web businesses in the country, ActiveForever offers the convenience of one-stop shopping for more than 10,000 competitively priced, life-enhancing products that address almost all physical and clinical needs. Products include aids for daily living, bath, safety and hygiene products, mobility aids, durable medical equipment, low vision aids, ergonomic products, pain relief and land/aqua exercise therapy products. ActiveForever also provides a multitude of product solutions for arthritis, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, stroke rehabilitation, low vision, hearing loss, sports injuries and other physically limiting conditions. The company also offers unique gift ideas, free print catalogs and two interactive retail stores. For more information, visit www. ActiveForever. com or call 1.800.377.8033.

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Complex Therapy Regimen Affects Health of Millions

Complex Therapy Regimen Affects Health of Millions

New educational tools offer assistance to healthcare providers and patients

Madison, WI (PRWEB) October 31, 2010

Nausea, fatigue, pain in the upper back, neck or jaw, a burning pressure in the chest - these are all symptoms of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), or as most know it, a heart attack.

ACS makes up more than 1.5 million hospitalizations each year in the United States. It is estimated that 38% of those who suffer from an attack will not survive. And unfortunately, those who do survive are at a greater risk for another attack.

A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart stops due to a blockage in the arteries leading to the heart. These blockages are caused by clots made up of blood platelets. Platelets are beneficial by helping heal wounds, but too many platelets in the blood can be dangerous. Those who have heart disease risk factors including smoking, high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes, are at greater risk of developing a blood clot.

Antiplatelet therapy is now considered the first line of defense in avoiding a second heart attack due to a blood clot. Antiplatelet medications prevent blood clots from forming easily. Antiplatelet therapy typically consists of two medicines, aspirin and thienopyridines. Both of these medications reduce the formation of blood clots.

Millions of ACS patients are on antiplatelet therapy; however, studies show that 29% of Americans discontinue their medicines before it is safe to do so, 22% take less than prescribed, and 12% never have their prescriptions filled. The results can be devastating and may lead to worsening of ACS, increased mortality, and higher health-care costs. “Understanding the importance of antiplatelet medications and supporting compliance through education and follow-up is a critical role for nurses as they care for patients with heart disease, especially after ACS,” said Kathy Berra, MSN, ANP-C, FAHA, FPCNA, FAAN, Stanford Prevention Research Center, Stanford, CA.

There are many reasons why patients struggle with this drug therapy. They include the stress of having had a heart related event, not understanding the information they are provided about the medications, not having careful and regular follow-up, having memory challenges, and the cost of the medications.

In order to assist healthcare providers in prescribing and counseling their ACS patients, PCNA has developed a quick-reference laminated card for healthcare professionals containing the role of platelets in thrombotic events, site of actions of antithrombotic agents, how to reduce serious side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, and information about antiplatelet medications including indications, dosage, side effects, and potential interactions.

PCNA has also created a patient counseling tool which includes an overview of how and why antiplatelet medicines are prescribed, how to take medications, what to expect when taking these medications, what potential side effects to look for, and the importance of eating a heart healthy diet and tips for incorporating exercise every day.

Members of PCNA will receive a copy of the quick-reference laminated card and a tear-pad containing 50 patient education sheets by mail. Healthcare professionals may order 2 tear-pads for free by calling 1-866-620-6947. Please reference product ID 00002000710.

Visit http://www. pcna. net for information about other clinical and patient education tools available.

About the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association
The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) is the leading nursing organization dedicated to preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD) through assessing risk, facilitating lifestyle changes, and guiding individuals to achieve treatment goals. The mission of PCNA is to promote nurses as leaders in the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease. PCNA does this by educating and supporting nurses through the development of professional and patient education, leadership, and advocacy. For more information, call 1-608-250-2440 or visit http://www. pcna. net.

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