Infohrm Announces Publication of Industry-Leading Human Capital Benchmarking Studies

Infohrm Announces Publication of Industry-Leading Human Capital Benchmarking Studies

With 80+ Metrics and Extensive Workforce and Industry Breakdowns, the 2009 Reports Contain the Most Detailed Workforce Benchmarks Available

Washington, DC (PRWEB) September 3, 2009

Infohrm, the global leader in workforce planning, reporting and analytics solutions, today announced the publication of its 2009 human capital benchmarking studies (http://www. infohrm. com/services/benchmarking_report. aspx), each of which offers a comprehensive array of workforce metrics, segment-specific analysis, and industry cuts.

"Access to reliable external benchmarking data is critical for assessing how internal performance indicators compare to results obtained by industry or geographic peers," said Darren Shearer, Infohrm's Director of Reporting Services. "Infohrm's benchmarking reports enable HR leaders to measure current performance, identify root causes of unexpected results, pinpoint opportunities for improvement, and set performance targets for 2010."

Available for purchase at the Infohrm bookshop (http://www. infohrm. com/services/bookshop_items. aspx), the 2009 Annual Benchmark Report and Industry-Focused Benchmarking Studies (http://www. infohrm. com/services/benchmarking_report. aspx) contain a wide range of detailed HR and workforce metrics, trends, and analysis.

"Infohrm's benchmarking reports provide the workforce metrics and analyses that allow for more targeted, data-driven examination and decisions. When compared to other benchmarking studies we've purchased, the reports clearly stand out because of the high quality data that is thoughtfully organized and focused on the measures we need to manage our business."
Reporting and Analytics Manager
Fortune 500 Energy & Utilities Company

Further details on each study can be found below:

1. 2009 Annual Benchmark Report

The 2009 Annual Benchmark Report provides normative data on a comprehensive set of organizational and human resource performance indicators. The report links workforce issues to key organizational outcomes such as revenue, expense and profit, providing benchmarks that allow managers to evaluate how well their organization uses its human capital assets. This equips managers with essential information to help them in their task of maximizing their organization's effectiveness.

The 2009 report includes data from 77 organizations. The information is presented in the report as aggregated data, and divided into 7 industries, 8 organization size categories, 5 organization types, and 8 regions. The study includes 80+ measures separated into three sections: Organizational Effectiveness, Turnover and Recruitment.

Metrics Include:
Operating Profit per FTE Return on Human Investment Ratio Training Expense per FTE Management Staffing Factor (Span of Control) Termination Rate – High Performers Staffing Rate – Approaching Retirement Eligibility Net Hire Ratio – Silents & Boomers/Generations X&Y Career Path Ratio

2. Industry-Focused Benchmarking Studies

Through its industry consortia, Infohrm enables HR leaders and practitioners to learn sector-specific best practices, solve common challenges, and obtain detailed benchmarks on industry metrics. For the first time, Infohrm is offering extensive human capital benchmarking reports containing data for organizations in 4 specific industries:

Healthcare Financial Services Retail Energy & Utilities

Each benchmarking study contains an overview of current trends affecting the industry, benchmarking data for each metric, percentile breakdowns, and results interpretation.

Visit the Infohrm bookshop to purchase the 2009 Annual Benchmark Report and Industry Studies (http://www. infohrm. com/services/bookshop_items. aspx).

About the Infohrm Benchmarking Program

Human capital benchmarking is a core function within Infohrm's proprietary, web-based workforce planning, reporting, and analytics application. Benchmark data and metrics are available to Infohrm members through their human capital dashboard. Core features of the online functionality include:

Transaction-based data capture True "apples– to–apples" benchmarking based on rigorous measurement standards Quality assurance through quarterly reviews of possible outliers Extensive drill-through into workforce and organizational data cuts

About Infohrm

Infohrm is the global leader in on-demand workforce planning, reporting, and human capital analytics solutions. With over 25 years of experience, and a strong customer base consisting of Fortune 1000, non-profit, and government clients, Infohrm has paved the way for organizations to measure the impact of human capital initiatives and drive business results. The Infohrm solutions couple leading edge software with strategic consulting and HR professional development services that focus on the analysis of data to help organizations make informed decisions around human capital practices.

Visit Infohrm booth #820 at the 2009 HR Technology Conference & Expo (Chicago, IL, September 30-October 1)

Learn more at www. infohrm. com

Contact Information:

Mick Collins
Vice President, Marketing
202-589-2660

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Alternative Cancer Treatment - Video Released That's Shocking Doctors

Alternative Cancer Treatment - Video Released That's Shocking Doctors

A video released recently represents a type of therapy that can be used with any type of cancer and most all other diseases as well. Newly released video reveals a one-minute therapy used by many European doctors with amazing results that can heal and reverse cancer. Cancer simply cannot survive in this environment. This form of therapy is so simple and safe that many will be angry this information was not released sooner.

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey (PRWEB) October 5, 2009

Alternative cancer treatments are rising in popularity these days.

Cancer patients of all kinds may not respond to traditional therapy and treatments and are sometimes at the mercy of pharmaceuticals as their only option.

A video was recently released that makes known of a single therapy, a substance available for persons with cancer or other diseases, that could have such a far-reaching effect and success rate when it comes to curing diseases.

This video distributes information about a simple inexpensive therapy can be self-administered at home in less than one-minute. http://www. CuringCancerNaturally. com (http://www. CuringCancerNaturally. com) allows access to this free informative video containing an explanation of the current cancer remedies and alternative methods that are being used successfully.

An estimated 15,000 European medical doctors, naturopaths, and homeopaths have administered this powerful therapy to over 10 million people over the past 70 years to treat over 50 different diseases.

Alternative cancer treatments are an organic approach to healing disease and maintaining health and many of these successful natural treatments have been pushed aside by the pharmaceutical companies.

The video focuses on an alternative cancer treatment that creates an environment within the body where disease cannot thrive; a simple therapy that not only kills diseased cells but also simultaneously revitalizes and rejuvenates healthy cells, thereby creating vibrant energy and well-being for the individual suffering from cancer and whose body is unresponsive to traditional therapies.

Alternative cancer treatments are safe, inexpensive and are powerful healing modalities, and have no known adverse effects. When used properly could also potentially render almost all pharmaceutical drugs and medical treatments obsolete.

The free resource video is available at http://www. CuringCancerNaturally. com (http://www. CuringCancerNaturally. com).

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Three-Millionth Adoption from PetSmart Charities Happens In June

Three-Millionth Adoption from PetSmart Charities Happens In June

One Animal Lover will Fetch a Loving Companion and Free Pet Food/Services for a Lifetime

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) May 30, 2007

Sometime in mid-June, one very special pet will find a lifelong, loving home and become the three-millionth pet adopted through PetSmart Charities Adoption Centers. If you're the animal lover who helps PetSmart Charities cross that milestone, you're in for a great reward --- you and your little critter will be getting a lifetime supply of food and services plus a jackpot of pet supplies.

The new pet parent can look forward to food for life for his or her pooch or kitty, pet training and grooming services for life, plus a shopping cart loaded with pet beds, toys, bowls, collars and more, all provided by PetSmart. In addition, Banfield, The Pet Hospital®, will be providing veterinary services for one year. The happy new companions will also be featured in a national publicity campaign by the nonprofit organization to promote the importance of pet adoption.

"For our three-millionth adopter, this is like hitting the pet adoption jackpot! You will receive years of wonderful loving companionship and the knowledge that you have saved the life of one special animal. And as a bonus you get the food, supplies and services that will keep your little friend healthy and happy for a long time," said Susana Della Maddalena, PetSmart Charities Vice President and Executive Director. "We are excited to celebrate this milestone. It's our fun way to show our appreciation for this adopter and the millions of people who have already joined our adoption family."

In 1987, PetSmart founders made the decision not to sell dogs and cats; rather, to promote adoption of those pets already in need of loving homes. Established by PetSmart in 1994, PetSmart Charities partners with more than 3,400 animal welfare agencies and thousands of PetSmart associates in 900 PetSmart stores across the U. S. and Canada to facilitate pet adoptions. Every two minutes, one dog, cat, guinea pig or rabbit finds a lifelong, loving home via a PetSmart Charities Adoption Center. The 13-year-old program would not be a success without the commitment and collaboration of the animal welfare agencies, PetSmart associates and PetSmart customers.

The Bradfords of Lexington, Ky., became the one-millionth adoptive family when they took home a Labrador-mix named Elsie in January 2001. Three-and-a-half years later, the Armstrongs of O'Fallon, Ill., rescued a sweet three-year-old beagle-mix named Louie, making them the two-millionth PetSmart Charities adopters. The three-millionth adopter could be you. PetSmart Charities is only 48,000 pet adoptions away from its three-millionth goal today. To meet your new best friend, visit www. petsmart. com and click on "store locator" to find the nearest PetSmart Charities Adoption Center.

About PetSmart Charities
PetSmart Charities, Inc. (PCI) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates and supports programs that save the lives of homeless pets, raise awareness of companion animal welfare issues, and promote healthy relationships between people and pets. Since 1994, PCI has granted more than $52 million to animal welfare agencies and, through its in-store adoption programs, has helped save the lives of more than 2.9 million pets. To learn more about how PCI is working to help find a lifelong, loving home for every pet, visit www. petsmartcharities. org or call 1-800-423-PETS.

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AP9 ValueMax Offers Fuel Efficiency Tips for Drivers as Gas Prices Hit Record Highs

AP9 ValueMax Offers Fuel Efficiency Tips for Drivers as Gas Prices Hit Record Highs

AP9 ValueMax, by Adaptive Marketing LLC, Helps Members Save on Car Care, Health Care, Travel Reservations, Shopping and More

Stamford, CT (PRWEB) May 6, 2005

Soaring gas prices continue to hit consumers in the wallet and it does not appear that relief is in sight anytime soon, predicts AP9 ValueMax, a premier savings program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC.

AP9 ValueMax (http://www. valuemax-program. com/) provides its members a means to save on many of their everyday household expenses, including shopping, healthcare, auto care, travel and entertainment. Members access their benefits quickly and easily via DealPass (http://www. dealpass. com).

AP9 ValueMax reminds motorists that they can use less fuel - and hit the pump less often - with just a few simple gas conservation tips:

Stay on top of your car maintenance. The better your car runs, the more efficiently it burns fuel. Check your tire pressure at least once a month. Not only do under-inflated cars reduce fuel efficiency, it shortens the life of your tires. Gas up early or late in the day when it’s coolest. Gas at cooler temperatures is denser, which means you are getting more gas for your volume. Mind the speed limit. Cars use twenty to twenty-five percent more gas at seventy miles per hour than at fifty-five miles per hour. Steady driving speeds are also significantly more efficient than sharp accelerations and sudden braking. Remove your roof rack, ski or bike racks and cargo racks when they are not in use. Roof racks create “drag” that dramatically affects your vehicle’s aerodynamics. Lighten up. Remove all excess materials from your vehicle. Extra weight also impacts aerodynamics. Use the 60-second rule. If you plan to idle for more than a minute, turn your engine off. Save the air conditioning for heat waves. Your air conditioner reduces your fuel efficiency by as much as twenty percent. Try to use it as little as possible. However, keep in mind that driving with your windows open at high speeds reduces your fuel economy by about ten percent. Use your ventilation system as much as possible. Plot your errands. Map out the stores and other locations you need to visit so your route is as short as possible. Go public. Consider public transportation -- buses, trains and the like -- which can be cost - and time-savers (as well as a welcome break to the stress of driving in traffic).

About AP9 ValueMax (http://www. valuemax-program. com/)

AP9 ValueMax is a leading membership security program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC (http://www. adaptivemarketing. com). Headquartered in Stamford, Conn., Adaptive Marketing is a category leader in both membership and loyalty programs, bringing value direct to consumers through an array of benefits in healthcare, discounts, security, personal property and personals. Members may access their benefits at DealPass. com, an online portal for Adaptive Marketing membership programs. With broad online and offline distribution capabilities, Adaptive Marketing offers its corporate client partners effective tools to enhance market presence, strengthen customer affinity and generate additional value through programs, such as AP9 ValueMax.

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Tips for Nursing Mothers: Ease Your Return To Work

Tips for Nursing Mothers: Ease Your Return To Work

This release shares tips to help nursing mothers ease their transition back into the workplace while continuing to breastfeed.

Shelton, CT (PRWEB) August 4, 2009

As the first week of August has been designated World Breastfeeding Week, LifeCare® (http://www. lifecare. com), Inc. is offering the following tips to assist new mothers in their transition back to the workplace while breastfeeding:
Communicate with your employer: Although discussing breastfeeding may be uncomfortable at times, you should communicate your situation and your needs openly. Explain that breastfeeding requires you to nurse and/or pump throughout the work day. Explain how much time you'll need for breaks and offer to make up the time. Discuss the benefits: Talk about some of the health benefits of breastfeeding for you and your baby, including the possibility of reduced absenteeism and lower health care costs due to the fact that breastfed babies have fewer illnesses. You can learn more about the benefits of breastfeeding by visiting the web sites of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www. cdc. gov). Consider purchasing or renting a double breast pump: These pumps reduce pumping time virtually by half, so they offer you and your employer timesaving benefits. Begin pumping at home three to four weeks prior to returning to work: This will familiarize you with pumping and help to keep your milk supply up. Try to pump when the baby would normally breastfeed. Develop a schedule: Once you've established a pumping and feeding routine at home, create a schedule for work. This will vary depending on the age of your baby and your work schedule (part time, full time, phased-in return, etc.). Women whose infants are younger than three months typically need to pump every two to three hours; women with older babies typically only need to pump every three to four hours. Be accommodating: Try to arrange pump times to coincide with established breaks and lunch periods. Coordinate with your caregiver: Give your caregiver a copy of your breastfeeding schedule and written instructions on how to store and use breast milk. If you plan to breastfeed rather than pump during your lunch hour, or at other times during the day, designate a time and place to meet the caregiver and your baby. Explain that your baby should not be fed within a couple of hours of your scheduled visits. If the baby is hungry before then, the caregiver can tide the baby over with water or a snack-sized portion of stored milk.

"Transitioning back to the workplace while continuing to breastfeed can be a tremendous challenge for new mothers," said LifeCare CEO, Peter G. Burki. "By doing some advance planning and communicating openly with their employers, working mothers can significantly ease this transition and reduce the potential for challenges to arise. Fortunately, a growing number of employers are making accommodations for nursing mothers and becoming educated about their needs."

In May of 2009, the National Conference of State Legislators reported that 24 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico all have laws related to breastfeeding in the workplace. On June 11, 2009, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) announced introduction of the "Breastfeeding Promotion Act" (H. R. 2819), which protects breastfeeding mothers from discrimination in the workplace, requires large employers to provide the time and private space necessary to express milk, and provides tax incentives for employers that establish private lactation areas in the workplace.

LifeCare provides its clients with comprehensive workplace breastfeeding (http://www. lifecare. com/services/worklife/mothersatwork. html) support services including its Mothers at Work program, the nation's premier workplace breastfeeding program. Through Mothers at Work, nursing mothers have access to board-certified lactation consultants 24/7.

About LifeCare®, Inc.
LifeCare is a leading provider of health and productivity (http://www. lifecare. com/services/total_health/index. html) solutions for employers nationwide, offering cost-saving benefits that help clients reduce their most pervasive absenteeism and productivity drains, including child and elder care, caregiving support, health and wellness (http://www. lifecare. com/services/total_health/index. html) issues, and more. For more than two decades, LifeCare has led the work/life (http://www. lifecare. com/services/worklife/index. html) industry in the creation of high-quality, results-oriented programs designed to improve clients' bottom lines. LifeCare serves 1,500 client companies with 4.5 million individuals within corporations, health plans, government agencies and unions. For more information, visit www. lifecare. com.

Notes to Editors:
LifeCare's CEO, Peter G. Burki, is available for interview.
Media contact: Michael Civiello, 203-291-3756

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

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Auto Control Medical Informs Hypertensive Patients

Auto Control Medical Informs Hypertensive Patients

How users of home blood pressure monitors can avoid getting inaccurate readings.

Montreal, Quebec (PRWEB) October 27, 2004

In response to the growing awareness of the importance of obtaining reliable home blood pressure readings, Auto Control Medical, the leading supplier of home blood pressure monitors in Canada, and LifeSource, the most recommended brand by Canadian pharmacists, wish to applaud current efforts to identify and correct reasons that home blood pressure monitors may not be realizing their full potential to aid in the fight against high blood pressure.

As became clear from a much-publicized study released during the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress this past weekend, thousands of Canadians who use Home Blood Pressure Devices make simple, avoidable, mistakes. Those mistakes can lead to false readings, potentially leading to over or under-treatment of their condition.

Physicians are paying more and more attention to home blood pressure readings, making it even more important to make sure those readings are accurate and reliable.

“We are devoted to getting the word out to home blood pressure monitor users and the pharmacists who sell these devices, what aids are available,” said Robert Burgy, Vice-President of Auto Control Medical. A Blood Pressure Monitor comparison chart, five models of which are validated for accuracy by the Canadian Hypertension Society, a ‘how to get the correct cuff size’ chart, validation studies and easy to understand animations on how to use these devices correctly, are all available on our web site http://www. autocontrol. com (http://www. autocontrol. com) ”

"Getting reliable readings while measuring your blood pressure at home is important," said Burgy, adding, "improper use might lead to over or under-treatment of hypertension, a situation the physician, the patient and we as the supplier all want to avoid. This is the reason why LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitors only are available at professional outlets, such as pharmacies or home health care stores where training is available”.

Auto Control Medical advises Canadians with high blood pressure to buy home blood pressure devices that are right for them. Ask your health care professional what kind of device you should use. Read the instructions on the packaging and the manual that comes with the unit. Make sure you measure your arm circumference in order to buy the unit containing the right size cuff, to ensure accurate readings. When purchasing one of these devices, do not hesitate to ask your pharmacist to instruct you on how to use your unit and what you should do if you believe your reading is abnormally high or low.

Auto Control Medical, with offices in Toronto and Montreal, distributes a full line of advanced electronic blood pressure monitoring equipment, diabetes management products and health care products for home and professional use. More information on Auto Control Medical and their product line is available on the company's web site, located at http://www. autocontrol. com (http://www. autocontrol. com)

Contact:

Georgia Georgaklis

Auto Control Medical Inc.

Ggeorgak@autocontrol. com

(514) 695 3005

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Global Animal Feed Additives Market to Reach US$18 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Global Animal Feed Additives Market to Reach US$18 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Animal Feed Additives market. Despite witnessing a temporary deceleration in growth in the recent years, primarily due to the recent global economic recession, the world market for compressors and vacuum pumps is expected to recover poise and gain steady momentum in the short to medium term period to reach US$18 billion by 2015. The market will be primarily driven by factors such as the ever increasing number of health conscious individuals, growing number of medicated as well as non-medicated applications for poultry, pig, aquaculture, companion animals, and ruminant feed, and focus of market participants on innovative feed additives.

San Jose, California (Vocus) June 7, 2010

Animal feed additives have long profited from the rising global demand for responsible and healthy food and the growing emphasis on animal nutrition and health. Feed additives market has always been influenced by growing demand for meat products, which represents a key end-use segment animal feed additives. Consumption of meat across the globe has increased substantially over the years, thereby transforming feed additives into lucrative business product. Animal feed additives have grown in popularity based on its vast medicated as well as non-medicated applications for poultry, pig, aquaculture, companion animals, and ruminant feed.

Cherished for its ability to foster the growth of healthy and profitable animal nutrition, animal feed additives lately has ignited interests of the medical community, given its potential to deliver sustainable production of healthy and delicious meat. However, the prolonged period of recent economic recession has slowed down the pace of growth in the global demand for agricultural crop serving feed, food, and fuel. Spending on animal health products (such as biologics, pharmaceuticals and feed additives) to prevent and treat diseases in farm and companion animals also decreased considerably in 2008. Due to rising inflation and contracting disposable income, the consumer-spending pattern is fast shifting towards less-expensive meat products, which is severely squeezing the global revenues.

Despite this damper cast by the recession, the medium to long-term outlook for animal feed industry still remains encouraging, with growth fundamentals such as population, per capita meat consumption, and consumption in developing nations, expected to display resurgence in the upcoming years and drive growth in the post recession period. Increasingly health-conscious consumers, continued breakthroughs, especially in research and clinical applications areas, and expanding commercial applications will ensure sustained growth in the global animal feed additives market over the next few years. Extending the required impetus to market growth are recent advances in finding more scientific formulations, new molecules, and use of biotechnology, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and natural/herbal products to enhance animal productivity. Developments in feed manufacturing technology and new feeding concepts also unraveled possibilities to manufacture a range of novel feed additives. Since the ban on antibiotics, livestock producers have been seeking ways to promote animal production and deliver similar benefits offered by antibiotic growth promoters, thus translating into a strong business case for alternative feed additives.

As stated by the new market research report on the Animal Feed Additives market, the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific markets have been the traditional contributors to the overall market, having accounted for a combined share of 73.5% of the total revenue generated in 2009. The US represents the largest market worldwide followed by Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Latin America, although a small market, displays the fastest CAGR over the analysis period 2007-2015. While the animal feed antibiotics/antibacterials market is the largest product segment, having contributed a share of about 27.89% in the total market revenue generated for the year 2009, the animal feed amino acids market is the fastest growing product segment displaying a CAGR of 5.21% over the analysis period 2007-2015.

Key players in this marketplace include Adisseo France SAS, Ajinomoto Co Inc, Alpharma Inc, Alltech Inc, Archer Daniels Midland Company, BASF SE, Biovet JSC, Cargill Inc, Chareon Pokphand, Chr. Hansen A/S, Danisco A/S, DSM Nutritional Products, Elanco Animal Health, Evialis SA, Evonik Industries AG, Kemin Industries Inc, Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co. Ltd, Lallemand Inc, Lesaffre Feed Additive, Lonza Group Ltd, Novozymes A/S, Novus International, Nutreco Holding N. V, Phibro Animal Health Corporation, Provimi Holding B. V, Tessenderlo Group, and The Mosaic Company, among others.

The report titled “Animal Feed Additives: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a review of noteworthy market trends, growth drivers and challenges. The report in addition also enumerates product introductions, recent acquisitions, and other strategic industry activities. The report offers latent demand estimates and projections in value sales (in US$ million) for world animal feed additives market by product segments, such as, Antibiotics/Antibacterials, Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids, Pre-Mixes, and Other Animal Feed Additives and geographic markets such as US, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America.

For more details about this market research report, please visit –
Http://www. strategyr. com/Animal_Feed_Additives_Market_Report. asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world’s largest market research publishers. The company employs over 800 people worldwide and publishes more than 1100 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers thousands of smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

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

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Pinkerton Computer Consultants, Inc. Announces Completion of Capital Expansion Plan

Pinkerton Computer Consultants, Inc. Announces Completion of Capital Expansion Plan

(PRWEB) October 6, 2000

For Immediate Release

October 5, 2000

Contact:

Richard Quigley

President

Pinkerton Computer Consultants, Inc.

140 Broadway, 23rd Floor

New York, NY 10005

212-509-4500

Arthur Heller

H. I.G. Capital LLC

1001 Brickell Bay Drive 27th Floor

Miami, Florida 33131

305-379-2322

Pinkerton Computer Consultants, Inc. Announces Completion of Capital Expansion Plan

Trevose, PA -- Pinkerton Computer Consultants, Inc. (PCCI, http://www. pcci. com (http://www. pcci. com)) announced today that key management, together with H. I.G. Capital, a prominent equity investment firm, and Bank of America Commercial Finance have acquired all of the common stock of PCCI previously held by its stock ownership plans. Debt financing was provided by Bank of America Commercial Finance and Bank One. PMG Capital initiated and arranged the transaction.

"Pinkerton Computer Consultants is implementing an aggressive expansion plan including acquisitions of complementary businesses and joint ventures that supplement its product offerings and allow it to better serve its clients' growing needs in additional key geographic markets," said Richard J. Quigley, President and Chief Operating Officer. "This transaction gives us the right partners and the backing and structure to make this happen."

PCCI is a leading, high-end, privately held information technology professional services company with particular strengths in the financial services, telecommunications, and e-Business markets. Founded in 1967 in the Philadelphia area by William D. Pinkerton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, PCCI has grown to become an international organization that employs over 1,100 persons and serves major commercial, federal, and state government clients.

PCCI's wide-ranging services are provided through three divisions working seamlessly to provide the right mix of skills for its clients' individual needs. Pinkerton Computer Consultants Professional Services provides traditional application development and maintenance, as well as practices specialized in outsourcing and e-Business solutions. Pinkerton Scientific delivers strategy, architecture, and advanced technology solutions. Provident Computer Consultants, a wholly owned subsidiary, establishes a virtual office offering off-shore services through its Manila, Philippines, facility, enabling its clients to work as comfortably and easily as if they were in the office next door. PCCI's outsourcing, integration, systems development, and e-Business solutions enable it to stand strong as one of the most respected and financially sound technology firms in the world.

About H. I.G. Capital

H. I.G. Capital (http://www. higcapital. com (http://www. higcapital. com)) is a leading private equity and venture capital investment firm with more than $750 million of equity capital under management and specializes in providing capital to small and medium-sized companies with attractive growth potential. H. I.G. has investments in over 40 portfolio companies with combined revenues in excess of $3 billion. H. I.G. has substantial operating, consulting, technology and financial management experience, enabling it to contribute meaningfully to its portfolio companies and has considerable expertise in information technology and e-Business.

About PMG Capital Corp.

PMG Capital Corp. (PMG, http://www. pmgcapitalcorp. com (http://www. pmgcapitalcorp. com)) offers comprehensive investment banking services to emerging growth companies worldwide, with major focus on the technology and healthcare fields. PMG Capital's corporate headquarters are in suburban Philadelphia, PA with additional offices in Chicago, San Francisco, and Metro New York.

VA Maryland Health Care System's Summer Health Tips

VA Maryland Health Care System's Summer Health Tips

Summertime brings outside games, yard work, camping, swimming, trips to the beach, and long bike rides beneath the summer sun. Health care providers at the VA Maryland Health Care System say staying healthy in summer requires more than eating the right foods.

Baltimore, MD (Vocus) June 16, 2010

Summertime brings outside games, yard work, camping, swimming, trips to the beach, and long bike rides beneath the summer sun. Health care providers at the VA Maryland Health Care System (http://www. maryland. va. gov/) say staying healthy in summer requires more than eating the right foods. “In the heat of all the fun, it's important to pay close attention to your body and to the environment to avoid hidden dangers,” says Dr. Mark Olszyk, deputy chief of staff for the VA Maryland Health Care System (http://www. maryland. va. gov/). “Staying hydrated maintains the fluid balance in our bodies,” says Valerie Adegunleye, clinical nutrition manager at the health care system. Also, those with asthma and other respiratory problems need to pay attention to air quality warnings, carry their medications and keep their inhalers on hand. Below is a partial list of summer health tips to stay healthy and cool during the long dog days of summer.

1. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration:
Average adults lose more than ten cups of fluids daily, through sweat, breathing, and eliminating waste in addition to electrolytes that maintain the fluid balance in our bodies-- so it's up to the individual to restore them!

How do I know if I'm dehydrated?
 Thirst: Did you know that when you’re thirsty, your body is already dehydrated?  Urine color: The color of your urine tends to be the best gauge of your hydration status. A clear to light yellow color usually indicates that you're well hydrated, while a dark yellow or amber color is a good predictor of dehydration.  Dry or sticky mouth  Headache  Dizziness/lightheadedness  Weakness  Muscle cramps  Feeling of tiredness

Note: Feeling any of the above symptoms means you're already dehydrated, so don't wait for the signs to hydrate! Experiencing severe dehydration signs such as vomiting, low blood pressure, sunken eyes, fever, extreme thirst, little or no urination or lack of sweating may require medical assistance.

What should I hydrate with?

 Water: The beverage of choice if you are outside sweating for less than 60 minutes.  Sports Drinks: If you are sweating for more than 60 minutes you may require a sports drink to replenish electrolytes. However, check with your doctor to see if this is appropriate for you, as some electrolytes can be detrimental to people with certain medical conditions.  Food: Believe it or not, establishing a healthy diet that includes fruits and vegetables that have a high fluid content also contributes to about 20% of your body’s fluids (the remaining 80% is from beverages). This may include lettuce, watermelon, broccoli, grapefruit and apples, just to name a few.

What should I avoid?

 Caffeine: Caffeinated beverages like soda, coffee or tea, may have a mild diuretic effect, depending on the caffeine level.  Alcohol: It is also smart to avoid alcoholic beverages which have a diuretic effect, causing your body to lose water.

As a rule of thumb, be proactive about hydrating yourself to avoid the first and most common sign of dehydration: thirst. Drink before you venture out into the heat, during your activities (which includes sunbathing!) and after to constantly replenish your fluid stores.

2. Avoid courting heat illnesses.

Heat illnesses such as heat exhaustion and life threatening heat stroke can develop well after becoming dehydrated and happens when the body’s cooling mechanism is overloaded and unable to regulate its temperature. Those most prone to heat illnesses are the elderly, children and infants, and people with high blood pressure.

How do I know if I’m developing a heat illness?

 Symptoms: cool, moist, pale or flushed skin, muscle cramps, heavy perspiring, sometimes vomiting, weaknesses and dizziness, dry mouth and a headache are all symptoms of heat exhaustion. The more serious heat stroke can occur within 15 minutes of the first symptoms, which include very high body temperature, hot, dry, red skin, no sweating, dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, or loss of consciousness.

What do I do if I’m developing a heat illness?

 Get out of the sun: Getting into a cool place, loosening clothing, drinking caffeine-free liquids, taking a cool shower, bath or sponge bath and resting can alleviate heat exhaustion but a heat stroke is a medical emergency. Call for medical assistance and try to cool down rapidly with cool water. Do not drink any fluids. Call a hospital emergency room for further instructions if medical assistance is delayed in responding.

3. Protecting your skin from the sun’s UV radiation:

By now, everyone knows that sunscreen is a must. Few people use enough sunscreen, and not all sunscreens are created equal. Some may actually increase cancer risks, and their effectiveness drops when under-applied, meaning that a sunscreen with an SPF label of 100 performs like one with a SPF of 3.2, and a SPF 20 rating drops down to a 2.3, etc. Also scientists say SPF claims above 50 aren’t reliably substantiated. Moreover, sunscreen products aren’t regulated, so some existing products overstate claims about performance and offer inadequate UVA protection.

Apply sunscreen about 30 minutes before going out into the sun, and then reapply every 2-3 hours - or sooner if sweating or if going in the water (even if it says it’s waterproof!).

 What to avoid and what to look for in a good sunscreen?

Avoid: Avoid ingredients such as Oxybenzone Vitamin A, which is a retinyl palmitate,(listed in 41 percent of sunscreens) added insect repellents, sprays, powders and SPF above 50+

Use: Products with zinc, titanium dioxide, avobenzone or Mexoryl SX in creams. Water-resident products with broad-spectrum protection are great for the beach, pool and exercise and look for SPF 30+

 What to do before applying sunscreen?

Avoid getting burned: Red, sore, blistered, then peeling skin is a clear sign of too much sun. Sunburn increases risk for skin cancer.

Use clothing: Shirts, hats, caps, shorts, pants, shield skin from the sun’s UV rays. Instead of coating the skin with goop, a long sleeve shirt is more effective.

Use shade: Take advantage of shade trees, umbrellas and canopies. Sunglasses are a must to protect eyes from UV radiation which causes cataracts.

Plan ahead: Go outside in the early morning or late afternoon when the sun is lower in the sky, rather than in the middle of the day when the UV peaks around midday and when the sun is directly overhead.

To speak to dietitians at the VA Maryland Health Care System (http://www. maryland. va. gov/), or Dr. Mark Olszyk, deputy chief of staff, please contact Rosalia Scalia at 410.605.7464 or via cell phone at 410.736.8444.

The VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) provides a broad spectrum of medical, surgical, rehabilitative, mental health and outpatient care to veterans at two medical centers, one community living & rehabilitation center and five outpatient clinics located throughout the state. More than 52,000 veterans from various generations receive care from the VAHMCS annually. Nationally recognized for its state-of-the-art technology and quality patient care, the VAHMCS is proud of its reputation as a leader in veterans’ health care, research and education. It costs nothing for Veterans to enroll for health care with the VA Maryland Health Care System and it could be one of the more important things a Veteran can do. For information about VA health care eligibility and enrollment or how to apply for a VA medical care hardship to avoid future copayments for VA health care, interested Veterans are urged to call the Enrollment Center for the VA Maryland Health Care System, Monday through Friday, from 8 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. at 1-800-463-6295, ext. 7324 or visit www. maryland. va. gov.

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"Pink Ribbon Day" At Summit Medical Group Supports Breast Cancer Awareness

"Pink Ribbon Day" At Summit Medical Group Supports Breast Cancer Awareness

On October 4, Summit Medical Group (SMG) volunteers tied pink ribbons to trees at SMG's 1 Diamond Hill Road location in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in an annual event that takes place at all nine of SMG’s New Jersey locations.

Berkeley Heights, NJ (Vocus) October 6, 2010

On October 4, Summit Medical Group (SMG) volunteers tied pink ribbons to trees at SMG's 1 Diamond Hill Road location in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in an annual event that takes place at all nine of SMG’s New Jersey locations. Provided by the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the ribbons serve as reminders to women that early detection via mammogram is the best prevention against breast cancer.

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), US breast cancer estimates for 2010 suggest that:
207,090 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women 54,010 new cases of carcinoma in situ, a noninvasive and the earliest form of breast cancer, will be diagnosed 39,840 women will die from breast cancer 1 in 8 women will ever develop invasive breast cancer

“The good news is that death rates from breast cancer are declining, most likely as a result of increased awareness and screening, early detection, and more effective treatments,” says Carol Boyer, RN, MSN, APN, CBPN-C of SMG’s Breast Care Center. She adds, “Early cancer detection is key to maintaining breast health. We can help you stay on top of your health through screening, education, accurate diagnosis, and personalized treatment. Our certified breast health nurse navigators will partner closely with you to be sure you receive the care you need.”

Ms. Boyer suggests that women follow the ACS screening guidelines as well as conduct monthly self breast examinations. “In addition to clinical screenings and mammograms, taking time for self breast examinations is a way patients can work with practitioners to achieve their health goals.”

In accordance with the ACS, SMG recommends that patients:
Begin self-breast examinations at age 20 to become familiar with how their breasts look, feel, and change Have yearly mammograms beginning at age 40 and continue them yearly as long as you are in good health Have clinical breast examinations every 3 years between the ages of 20 and 30 years Have yearly clinical breast examinations from age 40 on Be screened with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in addition to mammograms if there is a family history of, genetic tendency toward, or other risks for breast cancer

Because each woman’s health and medical history are unique, screening needs may differ. Women should ask their doctor whether additional tests or screening at an earlier age is necessary.

ABOUT SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP
Summit Medical Group (SMG) is the largest privately held multispecialty medical practice in New Jersey. SMG has pioneered information technology advances in health care with its early adoption of electronic health records and e-prescribing. With more than 200 highly qualified providers, it serves as a unique health care model for the state. NJBiz magazine has named it one of New Jersey's "Fifty Fastest Growing Companies". SMG treats more than 55,000 patients per month at its main campus in Berkeley Heights as well as its satellites in Berkeley Heights, Morristown, Millburn, Shorts Hills, Summit, Warren, and Westfield. As one of the East Coast's premier multispecialty groups, SMG has provided exceptional primary and specialty care since 1929. For more information, please visit http://www. summitmedicalgroup. com.

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A-List Models Produces 'Second Annual Houston Fashion Weekend' Benefiting United Way

A-List Models Produces 'Second Annual Houston Fashion Weekend' Benefiting United Way

The United Way Houston will benefit from "Houston Fashion Weekend" presented by A-List Models and High Society Entertainment. This second annual extravaganza will have festivities that take place on Friday, November 3, 2006 and Saturday, November 4, 2006.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) October 9, 2006

A-List Models and High Society Entertainment proudly present the Second Annual Houston Fashion Weekend, November 3-4, 2006. The fall theme will culminate New York fashions, European male tailoring, couture femininity, comfortable sportswear, and exquisite bridal wear.

Friday’s main event will mesmerize the mind and dominate the high-fashion runway this fall while making charitable contributions to the United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast. The United Way is the best way to make the biggest difference in our community by helping children, families, seniors and those rebuilding their lives. For information about the United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast, please visit www. unitedwayhouston. org.

Male Pop/R&B star from Houston, Bobby Solomon Smith will grace the stage with his smooth vocal sounds. Smith has been featured on VH1 with Destiny’s Child, and is on tour with Jeff Timmons from 98 degrees. His latest single “More than That” featuring MTV rap star Paul Wall, will be on the NELLY movie soundtrack “SWAP MEET” with R&B sensation MYA. www. bobbysolomonsmith. com

The fashion extravaganza will begin promptly at 9:00 p. m. at the Doubletree Downtown Allen Center, conveniently located at 400 Dallas Street, on Friday, November 3, 2006 with an after-party immediately following.

The following designers will be showcased:

  Dahveese, designed by Darnell Davis and Belinda Harris, New Yorkers whose Spring 2007 collection is bursting with colors of promiscuous reds, flirty bust lines, and flattering designs for their trendsetting label. Chic, fun, free, and fabulous! Davis has launched his fall collection in London, and has had the privilege of designing for the likes of: Paris Hilton, Raz B (formerly of the R&B sensation B2K), Women’s Wear Daily, Rotana Magazine, Fashion to Fashion Magazine, and having his designs worn by Anne Craig of Fox 5 New York.

  Di Theo Fashion, designed by “Theodore” a current Houstonian, who hails from the West African nation of Cameroon. His European tailored collection is for this season’s “GQ” man. A designer and master tailor, he’s had private showings of his European styled garments in Italy, Spain, France, and New York.

  La Moda Fashions, a Houston based boutique under the direction of Ms. Omega Alazar. Omega has the latest and greatest designer jeans, accessories, and the ultimate form-fitted couture fashions that accentuate the silhouette of a women’s body with intricate patterns, subtle colors, and classic styles.

  Misora, a Houston based bridal company will carry its own exclusive line, Misora Bridal. Misora Bridal has lots of clean lines and no frills. The Misora Bridal line is for the very chic and sensible bride. 

The weekend’s event lineup is as follows:

  “Main Event” Fashion Extravaganza and Afterparty - Friday, November 3, 2006 9:00 p. m.- 2:00 a. m. at the Doubletree Downtown Allen Center at 400 Dallas Street. Pre-sale tickets are $20 general admission and $35 for VIP seating; $25 general admission and $40 VIP at the door

 “Designer Meet and Greet Trunk Show” – The style weekend is concluded on Saturday, November 4, 2006, 2:00 p. m.- 5:00 p. m. at the Bering and James Art Gallery, 805 Rhode Place #500. Admission is $10.

For more information:

832-368-5503

832-492-5529

409-504-0569

Www. ticketweb. com

All members of the media are requested to RSVP for press passes.

A-List Models and High Society Entertainment are two organizations that highlight events by incorporating highly energetic, fashionably vogue, and entertaining fashion shows that benefit various charities. So far, these organizations have benefited several charitable organizations in the Houston area such as: The Red Cross, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Children's Cancer Center, and NBA veteran’s Robert Pack Foundation.

The purpose of these two groups is to provide a unique style experience exceptionally above the mundane competition. “We are two products of Texas that firmly believe in giving back to the community in order to rebuild our community.”

A-List Models is headed by Rebecca M. Briscoe, former model for Versace Fashion Shows, 2002-2003 Ebony Fashion Fair international tour, 2003-2004 regional spokesperson for Gillette “Legs of a Goddess,” and several national/international health and beauty print ads.

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New Select Golf Sessions Program at the Seaview Marriott Resort & Spa

New Select Golf Sessions Program at the Seaview Marriott Resort & Spa

Seaview Resort & Spa, a Marriott Resort, has gone far beyond a mint on the pillow and now offers numerous golfing options for all skill levels - from beginner to advanced. Guests can participate in everything from cash prize competitions to lessons such as the Select Sessions Program which is held daily.

Galloway Township, New Jersey (PRWEB) October 13, 2005

Seaview Resort & Spa, a Marriott Resort, has gone far beyond a mint on the pillow and now offers numerous golfing options for all skill levels - from beginner to advanced. Guests can participate in everything from cash prize competitions to lessons such as the Select Sessions Program which is held daily.

Seaview’s brand new Select Sessions Program is designed to cater to each golfer’s specific needs. The lesson is conducted by the Faldo Golf Institute by Marriott instructors and can involve one of two session types, short game and full swing.

The Short Game Session allows students to improve their scoring shots through an overview of essential short golf game techniques. This session is taught with a 4 to 1 student/instructor ratio with the average session taking 3 hours.

The Full Swing Session allows students to improve their golfing technique through enhanced fundamentals and developing a better understanding of the key moments throughout the swing. These sessions included a take-home video tape analysis and are taught with a 4 to student/instructor ratio with the average session lasting 3 hours in length.

The Select Sessions Lesson is a great way to warm up for an afternoon on the links or to take a nice break from a long day at the office. The lessons are designed to be a fun and truly interactive way for guests to improve their golfing game with the assistance of a Faldo Golf Institute and a certified Marriott instructor. Anyone who wishes to advance their golfing game is strongly encouraged to participate.

Seaview Resort & Spa is situated on 670 pristine woodland acres and offers 36 holes of championship golf on two of New Jersey’s oldest and most prestigious courses - The Bay Course and The Pines Course. The Donald Ross-designed Bay Course is home to the ShopRite LPGA Classic. The Pines Course was designed by Toomey and Flynn and was the site of the 1942 PGA Championship. Seaview’s golf facilities also include a Faldo Golf Institute and beautifully groomed natural-grass practice facilities.

Beyond golf, Seaview Resort & Spa is southern New Jersey’s only full-service resort with a historic landmark luxury hotel, indoor swimming pool, health club, tennis courts, an Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, gourmet and casual dining options. The Resort is also home to Marriott Vacation Club International’s Fairway Villas.

Seaview Marriott Resort and Spa is located minutes from Atlantic City’s casinos, beaches and boardwalk and is an easy from Philadelphia, Baltimore or New York City. The resort is also fully-staffed and equipped for weddings, banquets, special events, meetings, seminars and other corporate functions.

For more information, or to make room reservations, call 609.652.1800 or visit the Seaview Marriott website at http://www. seaviewmarriott. com/ (http://www. seaviewmarriott. com/).

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VeriChip Corporation Announces American Medical Association Recommends Implantable RFID Devices to Improve the Safety and Efficiency of Patient Care: As Only Company With FDA-Cleared RFID Implantable Microchip, AMA's Recommendation Expected to Enhance Marketing Efforts

VeriChip Corporation Announces American Medical Association Recommends Implantable RFID Devices to Improve the Safety and Efficiency of Patient Care: As Only Company With FDA-Cleared RFID Implantable Microchip, AMA's Recommendation Expected to Enhance Marketing Efforts

VeriChip Corporation (NASDAQ:CHIP), a provider of RFID systems for healthcare and patient-related needs, announced today the American Medical Association's (AMA) Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs has adopted a policy stating that implantable radio frequency identification (RFID) devices may help to identify patients, thereby improving the safety and efficiency of patient care, and may be used to enable secure access to patient clinical information. VeriChip has the only FDA-cleared RFID implantable microchip for patient identification and health information purposes. VeriChip anticipates that the AMA's recommendation will enhance the Company's marketing efforts by accelerating the adoption by hospitals of the VeriMed Patient Identification System and increasing the profile of the VeriChip among the medical community.

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (PRWEB) June 27, 2007

 About VeriChip

VeriChip Corporation, headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida, develops, markets and sells radio frequency identification, or RFID, systems used to identify, locate and protect people and assets. VeriChip's goal is to become the leading provider of RFID systems for people in the healthcare industry. The Company recently began marketing its VeriMed(TM) Patient Identification System, a passive RFID system for rapidly and accurately identifying people who arrive in an emergency room and are unable to communicate. This system uses the first human-implantable passive RFID microchip, the implantable VeriChip(TM), cleared for medical use in October 2004 by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

VeriChip Corporation is majority-owned by Applied Digital Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSX), which also owns a majority position in Digital Angel Corporation (AMEX:DOC). For more information on VeriChip, please call 1-800-970-2447, or email info@verichipcorp. com. Additional information can be found online at http://www. verichipcorp. com (http://www. verichipcorp. com).

Statements about the Company's future expectations, including future revenues and earnings, and all other statements in this press release other than historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as that term is defined in the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, and the Company's actual results could differ materially from expected results. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequently occurring events or circumstances.

MedSurge Advances to Exhibit at International Esthetics Cosmetic and Spa Conference

MedSurge Advances to Exhibit at International Esthetics Cosmetic and Spa Conference

MedSurge Advances will be exhibiting at the International Esthetics Cosmetic and Spa Conference. The conference takes place from Saturday, March 11 through Tuesday, March 13. MedSurge Advances will provide interested physicians with information on medical spas, body management centers, and integrating aesthetic procedures into their existing practices.

DALLAS (PRWEB) March 10, 2007

MedSurge Advances will exhibit at the International Esthetics Cosmetic and Spa Conference in New York City on Saturday, March 11 through Tuesday, March 13 to provide interested physicians with information on medical spas, body-management centers, and integrating aesthetic procedures into their existing practices. The company's booth number for the event, to be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, is 206.

Many doctors today feel squeezed by financial pressures such as declining insurance reimbursements and rising malpractice insurance costs. At the International Esthetics Cosmetic and Spa Conference, representatives of MedSurge Advances will discuss the clinical and business aspects of adding aesthetic procedures to a medical practice. MedSurge Advances will also provide information for physicians interested in starting standalone medical spas or body-management centers.

MedSurge will educate physicians on a variety of procedures and treatment programs, including:

 Skin rejuvenation with laser and IPL therapy  Acoustic Wave Therapy™ (AWT™) for dimpled skin  New body-management systems (FuturePerfect™)  Hair reduction  Vascular and pigmented lesions  Microdermabrasion and skin resurfacing  Combination acne therapy (Clear Concept Acne Treatment Process)  BOTOX and other injectables

Attendees interested in scheduling a meeting with MedSurge Advances representatives at the International Esthetics Cosmetic and Spa Conference are invited to contact Rob Huckels at 214.540.3807.

About MedSurge Advances

Based in Dallas, MedSurge Advances helps physicians across the United States build and manage their practices in aesthetic medicine, one of the fastest-growing healthcare segments. Since its founding in 2002, MedSurge Advances has provided technology and business resources for more than 330 physicians in 42 states who have started stand-alone businesses or added aesthetic procedures to their existing practices. For more information, contact MedSurge Advances at 972.720.0425, or visit www. medsurgeadvances. com.

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Caregivers and Families to Face Rise in Eldercare Issues During this Holiday Season, According to ElderCarelink

Caregivers and Families to Face Rise in Eldercare Issues During this Holiday Season, According to ElderCarelink

According to Robert Brooks, CEO of ElderCarelink, the nation’s leading free eldercare referral service, “We are anticipating a record number of requests for eldercare assistance this season. Historically, the week after Thanksgiving generates more requests from worried family members than any other week of the year.”

Ashland, MA (PRWEB) November 2, 2006

A sharply increasing number of families will face rising eldercare challenges during this approaching holiday season. For out-of-town visitors, seeing the condition of their elderly relative in person may come as a shock. For those already intimately involved with caregiving responsibilities, the holidays can be a time when both the onset of winter and the emotional needs of the elderly will add to the job at hand.

According to Robert Brooks, CEO of ElderCarelink (http://www. eldercarelink. com/?src=pr12_lrs-holiday&cpgn=press110306), the nation’s leading free eldercare referral service, “We are anticipating a record number of requests for eldercare assistance this season. Historically, the week after Thanksgiving generates more requests from worried family members than any other week of the year.”

This holiday season, ElderCarelink is sending a message to all family members to be alert to signs that their elderly relative may need help. “Most importantly,” says Brooks, “watch for signs of change. Changes in health, mood, and living conditions can all be important indicators.” In addition, Brooks suggests that visiting family members speak with the people who see their elderly relative on a daily basis to find out if they have noticed any recent changes.

ElderCarelink offers the following list of ten specific signs to watch for:

 Personal hygiene problems  Home in disarray or needing to be cleaned  Weight loss or weight gain—check for spoiled food or insufficient food in the home  Failure to manage medications or medical appointments  Increased difficulty with mobility (such as climbing stairs or using a bathtub)  Changes in judgment, mood, or overall behavior  Increased forgetfulness—check for unopened mail or unread newspapers  Missed bill payments or other financial difficulties  Unusual or extravagant purchases that are out of character  Decreased social activities or failing to maintain friendships

“It’s very difficult for adult children to confront these issues with their aging parents,” adds Brooks, “but failure to do so can create even greater difficulties down the road.”

About ElderCarelink

ElderCarelink (http://www. eldercarelink. com/?src=pr12_lrs-holiday&cpgn=press110306), a leading provider of qualified lead generation services within the eldercare industry, assists families in finding a multitude of senior services, including assisted living, nursing homes, adult day care, private duty nursing, care management and home care (http://www. eldercarelink. com/) in all 50 states. More about finding eldercare assistance or joining our network of providers can be found at www. eldercarelink. com.

Contact:

Ken Housman

ElderCarelink

508-881-0831

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PNC Announces Integration of NC4 with PNC Equipment Finance

PNC Announces Integration of NC4 with PNC Equipment Finance

Combined Organization Delivers Wide Array of Equipment Finance Solutions

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) November 6, 2009

PNC (NYSE: PNC) announced today that PNC Equipment Finance (http://www. pnc. com/ef) and National City Commercial Capital Company (NC4) have joined under one name as PNC Equipment Finance. Vincent Rinaldi, formerly chief executive officer of NC4, was appointed president and chief executive officer of PNC Equipment Finance.

“The strength of our combined organization offers us an opportunity to provide our customers and prospects with a powerful combination of comprehensive, specialized and highly unified equipment and vendor financing solutions, in addition to our general equipment financing capabilities,” said Rinaldi.

PNC Equipment Finance is the fifth largest bank-affiliated leasing company in the U. S. by net assets, and the sixth largest when ranked by new business volume. PNC Equipment Finance has more than 400 employees who serve 50 states and Canada.

“Our customer focus ranges from small businesses to middle-market companies, large investment grade companies and also government agencies throughout the U. S. and Canada,” added Rinaldi. “We offer customers a broad array of focused specializations along with our general equipment financing solutions.”

Specializations of the combined organization include aviation, technology, health care, energy, general office equipment and equipment finance for golf courses. PNC Equipment Finance offers financing solutions to vendors, value-added resellers, including captive, private label programs, and also consulting services which facilitate the acquisition of equipment and bundled services. PNC offers a full array of Capital Markets activities including lessee advisory services and capital raising associated with equipment finance.

PNC Equipment Finance is part of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (www. pnc. com) is one of the nation’s largest diversified financial services organizations providing retail and business banking; residential mortgage banking; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management; asset management and global fund services.

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Venture Capital in European Biopharma Analysed

Venture Capital in European Biopharma Analysed

(PRWEB) September 16, 2004

Research and Markets announces the addition of this new report entitled "Guide to Venture Capital in European Biopharma" to its offerings.

Raising venture capital can be absolutely critical for the success of a company. The fund raising process should therefore be planned and carried out with the same level of seriousness and professionalism as any other serious business objective. This report is designed to speed up VC raising campaigns by distilling the information and knowledge needed to proceed efficiently.

Acting as a tool for planning and preparing fund raising campaigns, this report contains information that will help understand the current investment climate, face the most critical issues for obtaining financing and help understand how to localise and approach suitable investors. The latest developments and trends in the European Venture Capital market for life sciences have been analysed. The financial strengths of investors are presented, how they prefer to invest and what triggers them. The benefits vs. potential disadvantages of attracting multiple investors and trans-national investors are also described.

111 active venture capital investors in European biopharma have been localised and listed. Further, the biopharma deals of these investors throughout 2002 until the end of August 2004 have been mapped done. These investors, together with their contact data, investment preferences, biopharma deal structures, portfolio companies, recent biopharma co-investments etc. are listed in Appendices B and C. Using this unique and near-to-complete investment data, several trend analyses of investments in the European Biopharma Industry have been conducted. General investment trends for this segment are discussed as well as trends in terms of platforms and indications targeted. So far, 2004 has been a very good year for the biopharma industry. According to this analysis, venture capital investments in this segment are expected to rise by more than 20% after two years of standstill. The total value of biopharmaceutical investments in the second quarter of 2004 are the highest in two years, and, for the first time ever, the total amount invested in European life science companies exceeded the amount invested in information technology in Q2 2004, according to Ernst & Young. The increased level of life science investments has partly been influenced by the once-again active life science IPOs in the U. S. and lately also in Europe. The question, however, is whether this development will continue? Although the re-opening of the IPO window surely is a positive sign in itself, recent life science IPOs in Europe have failed to raise as much as expected.

Trans-national co-investments between investors located in different countries are clearly increasing in Europe. This is believed to be a very healthy sign. However, many issues remain for the European Biopharma Industry to be dealt with. It is believed that major consolidations, increased M&A and increased b2b-and pharma collaborations are still needed in order for the European Biopharma Industry to thrive.

The demands and preferences from VC investors can often seem contradictory. However, some general trends have been identified. Preferences in terms of company models, scientific fields and geography of major pan-European investors are analysed and discussed.

This report will be valuable for investors, who may use it to benchmark their biopharma investments to those of others and possibly for viewing the biopharma industry from another perspective.

This report will help to:

Understand the VC investment market in biopharma and its latest trends and developments Understand the VC community's view of the current biopharma market Get a feeling for what a VC investor looks for when making a new investment and what "triggers" most investors today in biotech Get a feeling for the trends in terms of platforms and indications targeted along those biopharma companies that have recently received VC funding Prepare and present your company in a manner that may increase your chances of obtaining VC funding Localise potential investors for your company in terms of investment stage preferences, company type preferences, co-investment preferences and geographical concerns

For a complete index of this report click on http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/223995 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/223995)

About Research and Markets Ltd.

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Thailand's New Tao Garden Resort Spa Announces Open House

Thailand's New Tao Garden Resort Spa Announces Open House

Looking for something different to do while vacationing in the Land of Smiles? Why not enjoy beautiful nature and do something for your wellness at the same time? Thailand’s new Tao Garden Resort Spa welcomes everyone on Sundays from 10.oo a. m. – 16.oo p. m. for a FREE tour of its beautifully landscaped 80 acre recreation facility.

(PRWEB) December 1, 2002

Why not enjoy a trip to beautiful Chiang Mai and do something for your health and wellbeing at the same time?

Starting this Sunday, Thailand’s new Tao Garden Resort Spa welcomes everyone on Sundays from 10.oo a. m. – 16.oo p. m. for a FREE tour of its beautiful 80 acre recreation facility, about 20 km North-East of Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand.

Open House visitors can enjoy a delicious organic lunch buffet and salad bar for only 150 Baht/person.

Complimentary dried fruit snacks, teas and juices are also offered.

In the resortÂ’s on-site shop, visitors will find self-help books, videotapes, CDs, DVDs on wellness, and many other hard to find useful wellness products.

Tao Garden is a quiet, modern, smoke-, alcohol - and drug-free environment offering integrated Western and eastern methods for stress relief, prevention, recovery, vitality and peak performance. Tucked among Lotus flowers, fountains, bridges, pavilions, Papayas, Bananas, flowers and rice fields, Tao Garden guests can take advantage of features like Ayurvedic clinic, bookstore and self-help library, massage and fitness rooms, Thai herbal steam sauna, Tennis courts, swimming pool and open-air octagonal dining hall.

All buildings were made from local materials, environmentally balanced according to Feng Shui principles. Tranquil ponds, jogging trails, Meditation and Qi Gong halls add to an ambiance of harmony and serenity. Walking and bicycling only.

Tao Garden professional health services include: clinical diagnostics and therapies such as colonics, floatation room, traditional Thai - and specialty massages, Reflexology, courses, training, guided meditations, Qi Gong, lectures, conference and wedding services. The Resort was founded by internationally acclaimed award-winning health educator and best-selling self-help author Mantak Chia from Bangkok.

Adress: 274 Moo 7, Lung Nua, Doi Saket, Chiang Mai 50220, Thailand. Tel. (66) (53) 495-596 to 9 Fax. (66) (53) 495-852

Email : info@tao-garden. com

For a printable map and directions please visit:

Http://www. tao-garden. com/location/map_tao. html (http://www. tao-garden. com/location/map_tao. html)

For a sneak-preview of Tao Garden point your browser to:

www. tao-garden. com

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Attn. Editor: Images available on request.

Organization Help for the Stressed Out and Overwhelmed

Organization Help for the Stressed Out and Overwhelmed

Begin today to turn your dream home into a reality with the new book "Hannah’s Art of Home," a helpful (and humorous) guide for the home manager. Hannah Keeley––home-schooling mother of six, with a degree in psychology and a love of home––firmly believes that the secret to a clean happy home is to understand who you are.

Dulles, VA (PRWEB) January 16, 2005

Feeling overwhelmed by housework, swamped by clutter, unsettled in your house, tired of trying to balance everything? According to the American Psychological Association, "In the workplace and at home, stress and other difficult situations are at an all-time high for many Americans." Money and work are two of the biggest stressors and creating an organized, comfortable home is an important, controllable way to alleviate stress. Hannah KeeleyÂ’s new guide "HannahÂ’s Art of Home: How to Manage Your Home around Your Personality" shows you how to organize and decorate a home that nurtures your spirit and allows you time to enjoy your family and your life.

"It’s time we celebrate how intricately unique we all are and quit trying to force ourselves into some preconceived mold that Mrs. Cleaver created the moment she donned that blasted apron and pearls duo," explains Hannah Keeley. "Our homes, and the ways in which we manage them, reflect the differences in our personalities. In terms home management, there is no ‘one size fits all.’"

Before you roll up your sleeves, Hannah – mother of six, with a degree in psychology and a commitment to sound loving families – helps you identify your personality type so you’ll know how to manage your home in tune with your spirit. Whether you are a Mother Hen who loves feathering her nest, a Master Mind who sets goals with schedules to match, a Creative Spirit who adds color and flair before elbow-grease, or a Starry-Eyed Dreamer who watches it all happen, Hannah has ways for you to de-clutter, organize, clean, and decorate your home in tune with the way you work best.

"ItÂ’s time to quit forcing a square peg into a round hole and begin to manage your home around your personality," says Keeley. "You will get far more done in far less time and be far happier doing it, if you simply work with the way that you are wired. There is no need to change who you are or how you operate. Just travel on the road that is paved to fit your stride, and you can turn that house into your dream home."

In "HannahÂ’s Art of Home," you will learn what organization and decorating style is best for you, as well as the cleaning, organizing, and decorating tools and techniques you will need to create and manage your updated surroundings. Most importantly, youÂ’ll learn how to make your house help you maintain your new lifestyle and organization system.

Hannah J. Keeley is the founder of a company that develops and distributes natural spa products for babies and children, and will soon be launching a new line of natural baby food. She writes regularly on home and family issues for such publications as Mary EngelbreitÂ’s Home Companion, Family Circle, Christian Health, and Parentlife magazine. In the last 1990s, she appeared daily as a parenting expert on Fox Television and Christian Family Radio when she lived in Phoenix, Arizona. She also published a nationally recognized newsletter called Home by Choice. Now the mother of six children whom she is home schooling in Richmond, Virginia, Hannah continues to write and is a popular speaker with womenÂ’s groups.

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Alcohol Responsibility Conference Announces Debate on Minimum Legal Drinking Age

Alcohol Responsibility Conference Announces Debate on Minimum Legal Drinking Age

Health Communications, Inc. (HCI), provider of the TIPS program and host of the Alcohol Responsibility Conference 2008 (ARC 2008), announced today the conference’s closing event: a session called “The Great Debate – Should the Minimum Legal Drinking Age Remain 21?” The debate will feature Jeff Levy of MADD and John McCardell of Choose Responsibility.

Arlington, VA (Vocus) June 4, 2008

Health Communications, Inc. (HCI), provider of the TIPS (http://gettips. com) program and host of the Alcohol Responsibility Conference 2008 (ARC 2008), announced today the conference’s closing event: a session called “The Great Debate – Should the Minimum Legal Drinking Age Remain 21?” The debate will feature Jeff Levy of MADD and John McCardell of Choose Responsibility. The ARC 2008, to be held on September 23-25, 2008 in Las Vegas, will bring together members from all aspects of the community involved in or impacted by alcohol use to discuss and develop strategies for preventing alcohol misuse in communities by promoting responsible consumption.

Jeff Levy, a member of the National Board of Directors for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and whose son Jonathan was killed at the age of 20 while riding in a vehicle with an underage drinking driver in October 1997, will debate John McCardell, founder and director of the Choose Responsibility organization, on one of today’s hottest topics in current events: the minimum legal drinking age of 21. This closing session at the ARC 2008 will present a balanced and objective debate between two leading authorities on the topic.

The goal of the session is to equip attendees with concrete information they can take back to their communities to better inform their own discussions and debates on the issue. In addition to the 21 Debate, the two-day conference will offer breakout sessions focusing on five different areas: Responsible Alcohol Service Training; Alcohol Issues in College & University Communities; Alcohol Enforcement and Legal Information; Community Partnerships to Promote Responsibility; and Responsible Alcohol Licensee Operations, as well as a number of general sessions.

The ARC 2008 is designed for individuals at the local level who have an interest in promoting the responsible consumption of alcohol, and offers a unique opportunity for such individuals to network with others from across the country who have the same goal. Adam Chafetz, President and CEO of HCI, sees the closing debate on the drinking age as a fitting representation of the overall goal for the conference. “The debate exemplifies what we’re doing with the entire conference: bringing together people who have a stake in promoting responsible alcohol consumption, but who may not agree on what that looks like or how we create responsibility within our communities.”

The conference will take place at Harrah’s in the center of The Las Vegas Strip. Early registrations are now being accepted at a discounted fee of $399 per person. For more information and/or to register, please visit AlcoholResponsibility. com (http://www. alcoholresponsibility. com).

About Health Communications, Inc.
Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) was founded in 1982 by Dr. Morris Chafetz, founding director of the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. HCI is a nationally recognized expert in the field of alcohol server training. Its flagship program, TIPS, was the first of its kind and continues to set industry standards for this type of training. Numerous public officials and government agencies have recognized and endorsed TIPS training as life-saving and critical to the progress made in reducing alcohol-related injuries and deaths. Proven effective by third-party studies, TIPS is a skills-based training program that is designed to prevent intoxication, underage drinking, and drunk driving. TIPS offers seven programs that address the unique environments where alcohol is served, sold, and consumed, including On Premise, Off Premise, Concessions, Gaming, University, Seniors, and Workplace.

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New Online Job Board Offers Generous Referral Rewards and "Pay for Results" Job Posting

New Online Job Board Offers Generous Referral Rewards and "Pay for Results" Job Posting

Innovative new online jobsite, www. ReferTalent. com, offers thousands of dollars in rewards to jobseekers and website visitors for successful candidate referrals. Employers and recruiters pay ONLY if Refer Talent is able to secure a candidate that is placed in one of their job opportunities. Confidentiality is maintained by offering anonymous jobseeker profiles and job descriptions. Jobseekers can even refer themselves and receive a generous bonus upon placement.

Portage, Michigan (PRWEB) August 23, 2004 -

The popularity of online job boards and the success of using networking to land a new job has prompted the next stage in the evolution of job placement - a new jobsite called ReferTalent. com.

It is well known that many, if not most jobseekers find their new opportunity through someone they know. In "The Executive Career Guide for MBA's" (John Wiley & Sons, 1995), Beatty and Burkholder cite research completed in 1990 that included more than 10,000 executive, managerial and professional job seekers. According to this study, 68% secured their jobs through personal contact (networking). Since then, the Internet has risen to play a pivotal role in job searching. Now ReferTalent. com takes the advantages of both and combines them into an opportunity to find a new job and make money at the same time. 

Like many job boards, the ReferTalent. com site offers jobseekers the opportunity to search jobs in all fields and industries – IT, Engineering, Medical, Finance, Sales, Healthcare and more. They can search by keywords, categories, and geographic preferences.

ReferTalent. com has some significant advantages, however. The biggest advantage is that candidates and their friends have the opportunity to get paid if they refer someone who is eventually placed in one of their positions. Next to each job posting rewards are listed that range from one to four thousand dollars apiece. Money is paid after a referral is successfully hired and there are no limits. Candidates can even refer themselves, which translates to a bonus of one to four thousand dollars when they land their next job.

“Employees and their friends are constantly being pressed by recruiters for referrals, some of which have resulted in successful placements and big bonuses for the recruiter.” says Donna Mathias, the creator of ReferTalent. com. “The referrers might get a hearty thank you from the recruiter, but that is usually it. It only makes sense to thank them in a concrete way. By rewarding referrers, I am in a sense establishing a world-wide recruitment team. After someone receives a check for between $1000 and $4000 dollars, it only increases the chance that they will remember us when they or someone they know is in the job market.”

The advantage for Employers and Recruiters is that they can post their job opportunities for free – paying for advertising and recruitment costs only when a candidate is actually hired. Like contingency recruiting, itÂ’s a no-risk situation for them. The referral rewards offered to website visitors are paid out of ReferTalent. comÂ’s own pocket. 

In addition, ReferTalent. com lists candidate profiles. Hiring agents can freely search through Candidates by keywords, categories, and geographic preferences. Employers, Recruiters, and Referrers keep track of their recruitment activity by logging into their accounts. Jobseekers and Referrers can post their anonymous Candidate Profiles for free whether they currently see a matching job or not. When a match is made, they receive the reward.

Confidentiality for jobseekers and hiring agents is no problem. ReferTalent. com personally connects the two parties without revealing contact information to the hiring employers and lets the jobseeker privately review the opportunities presented. ReferTalent. com also personally screens all candidates before presenting them to Employers and Recruiters to be certain they meet all of their requirements, saving them the trouble of weeding through stacks of unqualified resumes.

It’s the human touch added to the high technology that makes ReferTalent. com an attractive website for all – Jobseekers, Referrers, Employers, and Recruiters. “Involving everyone in the recruiting process by offering referral rewards strengthens the candidate pool that we can offer employers and recruiters. The thousands of dollars of referral rewards offered to website visitors are well worth their time.”

About the Creator of ReferTalent. com

Donna Mathias is the owner and creator of www. ReferTalent. com She has been a physician recruiter and owner of Mathias Medical Search since 1997. She is also the owner of www. MDjobsearch. com focused exclusively on physician jobs located throughout the United States. She received her initial recruitment training through Recruiter's Professional Network. She is a member of Recruiters

Alliance and the National Association of Physician Recruiters. She maintains networks with many other recruiters across the country in addition to her own physician recruiting clients.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Donna Mathias

Refer Talent

269-329-1153 Ph

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

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Emerio Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Emerio Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Emerio Corporation, a leading IT services company, celebrates a decade of providing service excellence to its customers this October. Anchored in Asia, with a growing global presence, Emerio has seen phenomenal growth over the past few years.

Singapore (PRWEB) October 5, 2007

Emerio Corporation, a leading IT services company, today celebrates a decade of providing service excellence to its customers. Anchored in Asia, with a growing global presence, Emerio has seen phenomenal growth over the past few years. Going forward, Emerio plans to focus on high-demand areas including application and infrastructure management services.

Started in 1997 by Chief Executive Officer Harish Nim and four colleagues, with S$12,000 as capital, today the company has over 1300 employees. These are spread over 14 countries, namely, Australia, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, the UK, and the USA. In a highly competitive market, Emerio has established itself as a long-term partner for companies, with an 80 percent customer retention rate.

Over the past year alone, the company has received recognition in several forums. In November 2006, Emerio was awarded the ASME-Lianhe Zaobao Singapore Promising Brand Award. This year, it was named one of the top IT Outsourcers in a global ranking survey conducted by the Aberdeen Group. It also secured a place as a "Rising Star" in the International Association of Outsourcing Providers' annual ranking of the world's top 100 outsourcing providers. The list was published in FORTUNE Magazine in April this year.

Harish Nim, named Entrepreneur of the Year in 2005, expressed his pride in how far the company has come. "It has been an amazing journey. As we celebrate turning 10, we'd like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to our customers and partners who have supported us in the years past, and look forward to continued success in the years ahead," he said.

Customers include well-known FORTUNE 500 companies, industry leaders and government clients. They have also provided extensive services to customers in various other sectors like hospitality, social services, healthcare, and transportation.

The company plans to double its current revenues over the next two years by strengthening its presence in Singapore while growing its footprint in Malaysia, Philippines, and Europe. Emerio recently invested in Cyberjaya in Malaysia and will construct a state-of-the-art global delivery centre for application management and infrastructure management services. The centre will sit on 5.1 acres of land to support its global customer base.

Similarly, in the Philippines, Emerio has earmarked space in Manila for its second Southeast Asian centre. With a recently established office in Germany, Emerio hopes to demonstrate commitment to its customers in Europe.

About Emerio Corporation
Emerio Corporation (www. emeriocorp. com) is a rapidly growing global consulting and IT services company headquartered in Singapore. With its focus on Systems Integration and Managed, Software and Professional Services, the company adds value to its customers' businesses by combining and implementing the latest technologies and services. Today, Emerio is supported by 1300 employees spread across 14 countries (Australia, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, UK and USA). Emerio's track record of successful deliveries has been the single pivotal factor for its growth - reflected in its customer retention track record, with over 80% repeat orders. Since its inception in 1997, some of the world's leading companies in varied industries like financial services, logistics and manufacturing have leveraged Emerio's globally networked delivery model to maximize their returns.

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Exercise May Reduce the Complications of Diabetes, According to Sports Health Journal Study

Exercise May Reduce the Complications of Diabetes, According to Sports Health Journal Study

Activity may delay diabetes onset in those with glucose intolerance

Rosemont, IL (Vocus) December 30, 2009

Exercise is a critical piece of a healthy lifestyle, however, those who suffer from diabetes may see an even greater impact, according to a study published in the January/February 2010 issue of Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Authors confirm that exercise can aid in diabetes treatment by improving glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity.

When a healthy individual eats a meal, the pancreas produces insulin. This insulin helps the body store and use the glucose, or sugar, present in the food for energy and everyday activities. A body affected by diabetes either does not create enough insulin or does not properly use the insulin produced. When insulin release and glucose levels are not balanced, either high or low blood sugar can result.

This is where exercise can help. “During exercise, insulin is suppressed to allow more glucose to be released from the liver, but, it also makes the muscle cells more sensitive to insulin, allowing for a more efficient use of the glucose,” explains Karl B. Fields, MD, an author of the study and a physician at the Family Practice Center at Moses Cone Hospital.

There are two types of individuals affected by diabetes: Type 1 individuals are typically thin and are affected by diabetes at a young age. In these individuals diabetes is caused by an autoimmune process that destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Type 2 individuals are more commonly overweight adults, though the disease has become more prevalent in younger age groups due to obesity. Type 2 diabetes is caused by insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency. The study notes that each group can benefit from exercise, however, it is important for a diabetic athlete to consult with a physician before beginning an exercise program to assess any needed adjustments to insulin intake.

“Diabetic athletes should meet with their physician regularly to assess glycemic control. Their physician will establish a baseline hemoglobin A1c. Type 1 diabetics with a baseline level higher than nine percent should not participate in vigorous exercise until the baseline control is improved. Type 2 who have a poorly controlled baseline levels should begin an exercise program with low intensity, increasing intensity as control levels are improved,” advises Fields. In individuals without diabetes, the baseline level is typically less than six percent.

The study provides some other recommendations for athletes with diabetes. These include:
 Aerobic exercise five days a week (a minimum of 150 minutes a week)  Resistance training three days a week  Consumption of a carbohydrate-rich meal before exercise (insulin-dependent diabetic)  Blood glucose monitoring before, during, and after exercise Diabetic individuals can also improve their health by smoking cessation, blood pressure control, and lipid management. “It is very important that an individual suffering from diabetes take progressive steps in creating a healthy lifestyle; changes to diet and physical routine can make a significant impact in diabetes treatment. But, in order for the changes to be beneficial, they have to be long-term,” Fields adds.

Published bimonthly, Sports Health is a collaborative publication from the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM), the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), and the Sports Physical Therapy Section (SPTS). Other organizations participating in the publication include the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine (AOASM). For more information on the publication or to submit a manuscript, visit www. sportshealthjournal. org. For more information on this press release, please contact Lisa Weisenberger at lisa(at)aossm. org or 847-292-4900.

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Salt Intake Can Worsen Ear Ringing

Salt Intake Can Worsen Ear Ringing

Dr. Andrew Cheng, ENT, Offers Tip for Helping to Ease the Intensity of Tinnitus (Ringing of the Ear)

Edison, NJ (PRWEB) May 5, 2008

An estimated 50 million people suffer from some degree of tinnitus (http://www. lipoflavonoid. com/Pages/Tinnitus) (or ringing in the ears). While there is no cure to this distressing condition, decreasing or eliminating sodium is a good first step in its management of tinnitus (since sodium retains fluids).

"In some cases, tinnitus results when the fluids of the inner ear mix," explains Andrew T. Cheng, M. D., an ear, nose and throat physician and clinical assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery of New York Medical College. "Therefore, the less fluids retained in the body, the less opportunity there is for them to mix in the inner ear."

Reducing or eliminating salt in the diet by paying close attention to the sodium content on the labels of the foods you eat and beverages you drink can really help. However, there are other lifestyle changes to consider, from managing stress to eliminating caffeinated and alcoholic beverages.

Dr. Cheng also suggests tinnitus patients try Lipo-Flavonoid (http://www. lipoflavonoid. com), www. lipoflavonoid. com, a nutritional supplement that contains the B complex group of vitamins in a base of lipotropic agents, such as choline, inositol and pantothenic acid, plus vitamin C and bioflavonoids.

"Seventy percent of my patients with tinnitus have had some level of success with Lipo-Flavonoid, which provides nutritional support to improve circulation in the inner ear for overall ear health."

The exact formulation of ingredients in Lipo-Flavonoid has been tested numerous times in clinical studies on humans and the results have demonstrated relief and improvement in the tinnitus, he adds.

For those with ringing in the ears, any improvement is a major benefit, since there is no known cure. For additional tips for easing the intensity of tinnitus or for more information about Lipo-Flavonoid products, please visit www. stopearringing. com.

Note to Media: To set up an informative interview with Dr. Andrew Cheng, please contact Laura Giardina at (914) 241-0086, ext. 20.

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Glued to my Duct Tape Wallet! Ducti is Making the Hottest New Item, a DUCT TAPE WALLET with a Lifetime Warranty

Glued to my Duct Tape Wallet! Ducti is Making the Hottest New Item, a DUCT TAPE WALLET with a Lifetime Warranty.

The Ducti company has come up with a line of wallets, purses and watches that are made out of Duct Tape. They use a special tape that has a lifetime warranty and will never peel. lift, or get sticky.

(PRWEB) November 6, 2004

Ducti started out with an idea, some duct tape and a garage in 2001. Their wallets, watches and purses have caught on like wildfire in a multitude of retail segments. The universal love for duct tape has paid off for this upstart.

Originally out of Monument, CO, they have since upgraded from the garage to an office/warehouse in Aurora, CO. Currently in 3000 locations nationwide, plus distributors in the UK, Sweden and Australia, Ducti is both excited and fascinated with the worlds love for their products.

They have been involved with a variety of high profile events such as the ESPN X Games, NASCAR races, and the Bonnaroo Music Festival. Printed press has also shown its love for these products. Ducti has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Playboy, Stuff, NewYork, Men's Health and many other publications.

Ducti is an innovative company that is testing the limits of imagination using a variety of materials and designs. Although top secret, President John Johnson hinted that a variety of new products are being developed. They will incorporate other unusual materials and designs, and we look forward to seeing them in our back pocket.

Contact Ducti at 1-866-438-3828

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