NFL Players Try for a Touchdown with Fruit Smoothies

NFL Players Try for a Touchdown with Fruit Smoothies

Two NFL Players buy Froots Smoothie Franchise in South Florida

Hollywood, FL (PRWEB) June 24, 2004

A Denver Bronco and a Minnesota Viking are teaming up to tackle South Florida's fruit smoothie business. O. J. Santiago, a tight end with the National Football League's Broncos, and Henri Crockett, a linebacker with the Vikings, recently acquired franchise rights to develop the first two Froots juice bars in South Florida. Stores in Davie, near Nova Southeastern University, and Cooper City, at the intersection of Stirling Road and University Drive, are slated to open by yearÂ’s end.

Hollywood-based Froots is on tap to expand both locally and nationally with its spin on healthy treats. "The concept itself is exciting and fits perfectly into South Florida," said Santiago, an equal partner with Crockett. "Not to knock them, but I do believe we have an edge over (industry leaders) Smoothie King and Jamba Juice because of our different spin."

Smoothie drinks made with fresh fruit have been the main – and often the lone – offering of juice bars since the segment's California inception in the early 1990s. But in addition to a full complement of smoothies, Froots will offer salads and wraps, menu items not found at many competitors’ establishments. "Our wraps and salads are just as good, in terms of quality and content, as our smoothie side," said Froots Franchising President Chris Cavallo. "We may be a few pennies more than the competition, but our quality is second to none."

Founded in 2001, Froots currently owns and operates four locations in the Orlando area. The company began franchising this year because "we thought with the two models we have, kiosks and inline stores, the concept had huge potential," Cavallo said.

Future plans call for 100 stores throughout Florida and innumerable more across the country, he said. Froots expects to announce an out-of-state franchise contract within 90 days, Cavallo said. Based on the juice bar segment's current rise, Froots executives believe they will encounter an open field in its quest for a touchdown.

"The juice and smoothie bar segment has developed an average of 8 to 10 percent annually over the past three years, with $1.5 billion in annual sales," said Dan Titus, president of Juice Gallery Multimedia, a Chino Hills, Calif.-based industry publishing and consulting firm. "The market was saturated in the late 1990s, but there has been a revived interest recently."

Positioning smoothies as meal replacements, supplements or desserts are the key to success for juice bars, he said. "My strategy is to hook them on smoothies and sell them on everything else," Titus said.

O. J. Santiago's cousin, Ron Santiago, who will operate the Davie and Cooper City units, said the tropical ambiance at Froots, along with the offerings, will be a winning play. "The one thing you notice when you walk into a Froots store is the island feel, a relaxed atmosphere that is inviting to guests," he said.

Even Miami Dolphins players might be invited to partake.

E-mail tourism and hospitality reporter Chad Heiges at cheiges@bizjournals. com.

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Medelita Introduces New Lab Coat, Petite and Tall Scrubs

Medelita Introduces New Lab Coat, Petite and Tall Scrubs

Innovative medical apparel company adds new lab coat style and range of petite and tall sizes

San Clemente, Calif. (PRWEB) March 31, 2009

Medelita™, maker of breakthrough medical apparel for female clinicians, today introduces the Ellody lab coat, which is a variation on the company's best selling original Callia lab coat. Medelita expands its sizing selection to include petite and tall scrub pants ranging from 00P to 14P and 0T to 16T, and is the only company offering double zero petite-sized scrubs.

"For so long, the notion that one-size-fits-all lab coats and scrubs could fit well and look flattering on a woman's body went unchallenged as unisex medical uniforms dominated the market, and the only choice was to shop for price," said Lara Manchik, founder, Medelita. "Today, that paradigm has changed and the value of a garment is defined by high performance fabrics tailored specifically for the female body, backed by a guarantee of satisfaction."

Medelita women's lab coats are made from 100 percent high denier cotton and designed specifically for women with a focus on fit and function. All of our fluid resistant lab coats are treated with Advanced Dual Action Teflon® fabric protector, which allows fabric to repel and release stains. Tailored for a feminine shape, the coats feature hidden inside pockets, traditional side slits, and French finish inside seams. The High IQ® Easycare Plus helps fabric resist wrinkling and retain a soft, smooth, clean appearance. Technologically innovative, durable and fashionable, Medelita sets a new standard in professional coats.

The Ellody Lab Coat is a shorter version (34 in.) of our original Callia lab coat, featuring similarly rounded lapels, consistent with our signature style and complementary rounded pockets, the Ellody's back waist detail creates a soft, figure flattering silhouette. Its luxuriously soft, yet durable performance fabric repels stains during the day and releases them while laundering. Beautiful inside finishing with seam binding and inside pockets adds additional strength and durability.

Customers who appreciate the true value of Medelita include Certified Physician Assistant Tiffany Hughes, whose lab coat is an investment that keeps her comfortable, looking sharp and provides lasting value with fewer replacement coats needed.

"I purchased a lab coat from (Medelita) at the CAPA conference this year. Just wanted to let you know that I love it! I get compliments all the time on how tailored and professional it looks. I've gotten blood on it more than once and it beautifully rolls right off," said Hughes. "And I love that I can wash it, throw it in the dryer and it comes out looking like the day I bought it, stainless (and no ring around the collar which has been a problem with previous white coats over time), and without wrinkles. Thanks for making such a great product!"

In addition to high quality lab coats, Medelita provides a line of performance women's healthcare apparel, including clinician scrubs and nursing scrubs, which are available for purchase at www. medelita. com.

About Medelita
Medelita has one purpose: to reinvent the way women of all healthcare professions present themselves at work by offering the highest quality, best fitting, and most comfortable medical apparel available, including lab coats, women's lab coats, women's scrubs and medical scrubs. Medelita caters to professional women who want their uniforms to embody the poise and confidence already displayed from within. For more information, visit our website at http://www. medelita. com (http://www. medelita. com) or call (877) 987-7979.

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May Webinar Reveals Tactical Means for Engaging Online Health Consumers Using Events Calendar

May Webinar Reveals Tactical Means for Engaging Online Health Consumers Using Events Calendar

Geonetric, an internet technology leader focused on the design of revolutionary healthcare web-based software products, has announced its May Webinar, “Engaging the Health Consumer Online Using Your Events Calendar.” The Webinar will explore innovative ways to utilize your web calendar to enhance both online and offline marketing investments.

Cedar Rapids, IA (PRWEB) May 12, 2006 -–

Geonetric, an internet technology leader focused on the design of revolutionary healthcare web-based software products, has announced its May Webinar, “Engaging the Health Consumer Online Using Your Events Calendar.” The Webinar will explore innovative ways to utilize your web calendar to enhance both online and offline marketing investments. This event will be held on Tuesday, May 23rd and Thursday, May 25th at 2 p. m. (central standard time).

Online calendars have become one of the most in-demand features for hospitals websites today for numerous reasons. They not only provide consistent brand communication and streamlined scheduling, but also provide channel for consumers to interact with the organization and generate downstream revenue.

Topics to be discussed include: what to look for when selecting calendar software, tying calendars in with other marketing channels, and measuring and maximizing returns. Ben Dillon, Vice President of Strategic Services, will be leading this month’s webinar.

Ben is a dynamic solutions consultant, bringing over 9 years of business and technology expertise of crafting Internet strategies to the table. He provides an unparalleled level of insight to create clear paths to success for organizations such as University of Iowa Health Care, Methodist Medical Center of Illinois, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, and Holnam Corporation (now Holcim US). He holds a Computer Engineering degree from the University of Michigan and an MBA in eBusiness and Strategic Management from the University of Iowa.

To attend this month’s webinar simply setup a Geonetric. com account.

About Geonetric

Geonetric is a privately-held Iowa-based company committed to revolutionizing the way healthcare organizations utilize web technologies to engage their markets and deliver care. We create and implement the most innovative and effective web-based software products possible. Our products and services intentionally focus on crafting the ideal end-user experience. We've been in business since 1999 and are intensely passionate about what we do.

We believe software is too complex. We also believe that consumer demands change faster than your organization can. We build uncomplicated tools that work smarter, are easier to use and produce tangible results.

Learn more about us at: www. geonetric. com.

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Cautious Businesses Survive Credit Crunch

Cautious Businesses Survive Credit Crunch

Banking and financial services and property feel the pinch.

(Vocus) January 4, 2008

UK businesses appear to be riding out the credit crunch, and the impact of a tougher borrowing environment has made little impression on corporate failures, according to industry figures released today by Experian®, the global information services company. But, while the majority of industry sectors have escaped with a fall in business failures over the final quarter of 2007, Banking and Financial Services and Property are feeling the pinch.

The number of businesses failing in 2007 declined by 8.9 per cent, or 1,793 fewer failures, compared to 2006. With 4,674 firms going bust, a decline of 20 per cent on the same quarter in 2006, Q4 2007 saw the lowest number of failures recorded since Q3 2006.

Sector analysis
Over the year, there was an increase in business failures in just nine of the 34 sectors Experian monitors, including Building and Construction (up 2.5 per cent); Post and Telecommunications (up 18.9 per cent); Agriculture (up 26.8 per cent); Banking and Financial Services (up 9.8 per cent) and Property (up 9.7 per cent).

Not surprisingly, given the adverse weather last summer affecting crops, outbreaks of foot-and-mouth and bluetongue disease and administrative problems with EU subsidy payments, Agriculture suffered the largest increase in failures with over 25 per cent more businesses (a total of 71) going under in 2007 compared to 2006.

Business Services remains the sector with the highest number of failures, but even these fell by 20.6 per cent in Q4 (to 1,001) and by 8 per cent over the year as a whole (to 3,922).

Commentators have suggested that credit tightening would impact most on fast growing parts of the financial sector and property buyers dependent on cheap credit, and Experian’s figures bear this out. In addition to an increase in failures over the year, both Banking and Financial Services and Property saw an increase in the number of business failures in the final quarter of 2007. Over 130 businesses in the Banking and Financial Services sector failed over the year, an increase of 9.8 per cent, while Q4 2007 saw 42 companies fail, an increase of almost 20 per cent on the same quarter in 2006.

Property saw an 18.7 per cent increase in failures compared to the same quarter 2006 and a 9.7 per cent increase over the year compared to 2006, with 543 failures.

Tony Pullen, Managing Director for Experian’s Business Information division, said: “Given the widespread debate and speculation on the likely negative impact of the credit crunch on businesses, these figures are somewhat surprising. In fact, the credit crunch, more stringent lending terms, higher borrowing costs and general concern about the economy could be encouraging more vigilance and increased caution amongst business managers and owners with regards to cash flow, risk exposure and the customers they choose to deal with.

“Certainly, businesses are increasingly aware of the insight they can gain by accessing powerful business information, such as Risk Reports and Ledger360, in order to gain a picture of the financial health of their customer base, credit check customers, reduce their exposure to bad debt and ensure they are getting the best returns on marketing investment.”

Regional trends
Business failures increased in just two regions in 2007. Northern Ireland experienced a 25.4 per cent increase, while Wales experienced a 3 per cent increase. These two regions, along with the East Midlands, also experienced an increase in business failures over the final quarter of 2007 compared to Q4 2006.

London (including the City of London) experienced the biggest fall in business failures in 2007 compared to 2006 with 1,391 fewer firms failing, a 30.4 per cent drop, and also the biggest fall over the final quarter of the year compared to Q4 2006, with 937 fewer failures, a 53.3 per cent drop.

The full regional breakdown of business failures in 2007 is listed below. Q4 2007 figures are reproduced in brackets:
 Northern Ireland - up 25.4 per cent (up 69.2 per cent)  Wales – up 3.0 per cent (up 39.8 per cent)  City of London – down 1.9 per cent (down 21.0 per cent)  West Midlands – down 4.4 per cent (down 2.9 per cent)  Scotland – down 4.4 per cent (down 23.6 per cent)  Yorkshire and the Humber – down 5.4 per cent (down 1.2 per cent)  East Midlands – down 5.6 per cent (up 11.5 per cent)  South East – down 6.4 per cent (down 9.2 per cent)  East Anglia – down 6.5 per cent (down 17.8 per cent)  North West – down 9.9 per cent (down 11.9 per cent)  South West – down 11.6 per cent (down 14.1 per cent)  North East – down 10.7 per cent (down 17.9 per cent)  London – down 34.4 per cent (down 56.2 per cent)

Type of failure
Analysing the type of business failure recorded over the year, the largest decline has come in administration orders, down 28.9 per cent. Other large declines came in the number of businesses seeking voluntary arrangements (down 23.0 per cent) and in those going into receivership (down 21.6 per cent). Voluntary liquidations and compulsory liquidations also decreased, but by a much lower 4.1 and 1.4 per cent respectively.

*For additional information, please see release attachments.

Businesses can visit www. experianbi. co. uk for information on how to avoid becoming an insolvency statistic.

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All night concert calls youths off the street

All night concert calls youths off the street

Not for profit concert aims to encourage todayÂ’s youth, through their enthusiasm for all areas of popular culture, to come off the streets and redirect their negative energy into positive ones.

(PRWEB) February 19, 2004

Trinity Chapel, a fast growing church in East London, is hosting its first all night youth concert, The Rock, on Friday 5th March 2004 from 7pm to 7am. The not for profit concert aims to encourage todayÂ’s youth, through their enthusiasm for all areas of popular culture, to come off the streets and redirect their negative energy into positive ones.

There is so much competing for the attention of our youth in todayÂ’s world. The Rock, which will be recorded for TV, will introduce them to an enjoyable night of positive entertainment, which will promote an alternative lifestyle that excludes drugs, alcohol, sex and violence.

The all night event will feature a variety of musical performances, dance acts, drama and fashion shows and many more. Scheduled to perform at the concert are UK home grown talents: Greenjade, Four Kornerz, CL6, AFG Nexus, VOV, Nu Direction Cru, Tiwa Savage, Paul Sevier, Daylight, DA Revolution and many more.

The concert takes place at the Leadership Centre, 1 Warton Road, High Street Stratford, London E15 2LA. Doors open at 6:00pm. Admission is free but registration is strongly recommended, as places are limited. Registration is available online at http://trinitychapel. org. uk/therock/ (http://trinitychapel. org. uk/therock/)

The Rock is supported by STREETBRAND, the UK's new gospel entertainment and lifestyle magazine.

Note to Editors:

In any survey of the things that worry parents of teenagers; drugs, sex, alcohol, always makes the list.

Recent research shows that approximately 40% of 16 year-olds will have experimented with cannabis. This figure reaches 60-70% for 18 year-olds.

Most recent figures show that 25% of young women and 30% of young men under the age of 16 have had sex.

Alcohol is a major health risk for teenagers. Research shows that alcohol use among young people is on the increase.

The peak age for criminal behaviour is between 14 and 21 years.

The Rock aims to promote an alternative lifestyle that excludes drugs, alcohol, sex and violence.

For more information on Trinity Chapel, visit www. trinitychapel. org. uk

For more information on STREETBRAND, visit www. streetbrand. com

Press passes to the concert are available upon request. Please email press@streetbrand. com with your name and organisation.

Akin Salami, youth pastor at Trinity Chapel is available for interview.

Interviews with artists, performing at The Rock is also available.

For media enquiries email press@streetbrand. com

About the Acts

Greenjade are at the forefront of the UKÂ’s Hip-Hop assault on the mainstream market. Last year, picking up a gong at a prestigious UK Hip-Hop award at Sound in Leicester Square, Greenjade have confirmed their standing as one of the groups to look out for in 2004.

Four Kornerz is a south London based group of four brothers – Deji, TJ, Vidal and Daniel. Over the past three years they have won and reached the finals of numerous UK song talent competitions including “Back to the Future Talent Quest”, “TalkGospel. com Newcomers Awards” and “GMTV Gospel Challenge”.

Essex based CL6 are fast gaining momentum in the UK for their unique street soul gospel. Recent finalists in the GMTV Gospel Challenge, they are definitely one to watch.

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HealthPro Releases CD for Radiologists: "How 22% of Physicians Money is Lost in Medical Billing"

HealthPro Releases CD for Radiologists: "How 22% of Physicians Money is Lost in Medical Billing"

HealthPro Medical Billing, Inc. (HealthPro) today released a CD for radiologists and pathologists entitled, “How 22% of Physicians Money is Lost in Medical Billing.”

LIMA, Ohio (PRWEB) July 31, 2008

The CD is a recording of a recent live Teleseminar held with attendees from Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia and Indiana. It addresses critical questions to physicians, including:

1. How is 22% of your money lost in the medical billing process?

2. What key question does each physician need to ask their billing company?

3. What 3 things do physicians need to do or they will lose at least $100,000 this year?

Medical billing has become extremely frustrating for physicians – primarily because payers regularly deny valid patient claims to save money and use other tactics to make it difficult for physicians to receive proper reimbursement. In order to combat these tactics and get the money they deserve, physicians need to know HOW their money is lost in medical billing, and how to ACT NOW to combat this.

A companion Guide of the same title, with a checklist of key critical steps for physicians, is also available.

To request the CD or companion Guide, go to HealthPro's website www. healthpromedical. com and click on Expert Guides & Case Studies; call 800-892-3436; or email drodden@healthpromedical. com.

About HealthPro Medical Billing, Inc. (HealthPro)

HealthPro Medical Billing provides breakthrough expertise in medical billing to physicians in the radiology, imaging center and pathology specialties. Delivering market-leading results with the personal attention normally associated only with a small or local firm, HealthPro eliminates headaches that physicians regularly experience in their billing. Many physician clients find that their net income grows far in excess of 10% during their 1st year with HealthPro.

For more information on HealthPro or best practices in medical billing, visit HealthPro's website at http://www. healthpromedical. com (http://www. healthpromedical. com).

New Remedy for Golfers Pain Hits Market, Hits the Mark for Both Amateurs and Pros

New Remedy for Golfers Pain Hits Market, Hits the Mark for Both Amateurs and Pros

There was a time when 18 holes meant a trip to the chiropractor, doctor, or at the very least the medicine cabinet. As the summer golf season hits its stride, a new product allows players' golf handicap to be their only handicap.

Columbus, OH (PRWEB) September 28, 2009

Herbal remedy pioneer Incredible Health Remedies announces the completion of their newest product "Amazing Golfers Pain Remedy," an herbal alternative to over-the-counter pain medication or potentially harmful prescription medication. The ingredients in this new product were selected and combined specifically with golf-related injuries in mind, but its benefits don't stop with golfers. Amazing Golfers Pain Remedy may be beneficial to anyone suffering from joint or musculoskeletal pain.

Golfers have long known that the pains they feel after a round of golf can be debilitating, after all, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons cited 103,000 golf-related injuries in 2007 alone! The variety of painful injuries sustained from golf runs the gamut from back, knee and elbow injuries to a variety of wrist and joint injuries, such as tendonitis or carpal tunnel syndrome. Or course bad technique, pre-existing injury or simply age can all be contributing factors to golf-related injuries.
Against the backdrop of statistics like these Incredible Health Remedies began development of an all-natural herbal pain relief product for golfers. "I couldn't think of a more practical product for the average duffer all the way to the club pro" said Jeff Brown, CEO of Incredible Health Remedies, "as a hacker myself, I could relate with the aches and pains I feel after a round."

Development quickly centered around combining an effective product with low cost. "I refused to compromise on ingredient quality" says Brown, "and I'm proud to say we didn't." But would the ingredient cost allow the finished product to be cost-effective? Brown says absolutely. "With the final cost of a bottle being less than a round of golf, and the benefits lasting much, much longer, I think we've reached our goal."

What's in a name? Amazing Golfers Pain Remedy's unusual name came after much debate and feedback. "The product derives its name from its success, not its claims" says VP of Development Mike Saros. "The 'amazing' part of the product is the pain relief I get without having to take any prescription stuff" says Saros. "I love getting out there, but sure don't enjoy the days after. This stuff allows me to play three days in a row if the wife will let me. Now that would be truly amazing!"
For more information and a special offer, visit www. theamazinggolfpainremedy. com.

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Public Awareness Campaign Empowers Homeowners to Combat Loan Modification Scams

Public Awareness Campaign Empowers Homeowners to Combat Loan Modification Scams

A press conference and campaign kick-off are scheduled at City Hall in Riverside on Friday, June 11 at 9:00 a. m. to announce the “Loan Modification Scam Alert” campaign, a national initiative designed to combat loan modification scams.

Riverside, CA (Vocus) June 9, 2010

On Friday, June 11, a partnership of local, state and national government agencies, nonprofit organizations and financial institutions will gather at the steps of City Hall in Riverside to launch a public education campaign designed to help homeowners protect themselves against loan modification scams, find trusted help and report illegal activity to authorities. The press conference and kick-off are among several events held in recent months in cities across the country to announce the “Loan Modification Scam Alert” campaign, a national initiative designed to combat loan modification scams.

California has consistently posted one of the nation’s highest foreclosure rates. The Inland Empire is among several metropolitan areas in California to consistently rank among areas with the highest foreclosure rates.

“Too many residents in the Inland Empire, like homeowners nationwide, are losing thousands of dollars and their homes to scam artists who make big promises and then do little or nothing to help them save their homes,” said Thomas Coates, program manager for the Housing Opportunities Collaborative of the Inland Empire, a nonprofit organization comprised of a number of HUD-approved counseling agencies that do not charge consumers a fee for housing counseling. “Anyone can be a victim and the people of the Inland Empire need to know what resources are available to them. They need to know that legal aid groups, financial institutions, and HUD-certified counselors are offering free services to anyone seeking help.”

The regional kickoff event will feature representatives from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, NeighborWorks® America, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, the local faith-based community, the Better Business Bureau of the Southland, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, the Federal Trade Commission and local housing counseling agencies, including the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire, Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services and Springboard Nonprofit Consumer Credit Management. Also present will be local homeowners to share their personal experiences with loan modification scams to inform other homeowners in their community about this activity.

NeighborWorks® America will coordinate the nationwide effort through its 235 community-based affiliates and other local, state and national partner organizations, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Federal Trade Commission, the U. S. Department of the Treasury, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.

Together, the partners aim to reach thousands of distressed homeowners in hundreds of communities at high risk for fraud activity. The campaign will target all audiences, but its resources are focused sharpest on those groups that have already seen high levels of scam activity, including seniors, Hispanics, African Americans and Asian Americans.

Hands-on training will be provided to housing counselors to help them identify homeowners who have been victims of loan modification scams.

The press conference and campaign kick-off will begin at 9:00 a. m., Friday, June 11 at City Hall, located at 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92522.

About the Housing Opportunities Collaborative of the Inland Empire
The Housing Opportunities Collaborative of the Inland Empire (HOCIE) is comprised of organizations working together sharing best practices and resources to deliver comprehensive support to individuals and families in their quest for sustainable homeownership. The HOCIE is a sister agency to the Housing Opportunities Collaborative (HOC), a coalition of nonprofit organizations and agencies originally formed in the San Diego region in 2006. The HOCIE is located at 1201 Research Park Drive, Suite 100, Riverside, CA 92507. For more information on the Housing Opportunities Collaborative of the Inland Empire, call (951) 742-8211 or visit their web site at http://www. hocie. org.

About NeighborWorks America
NeighborWorks America is a national nonprofit organization created by Congress to provide financial support, technical assistance and training for community-based revitalization efforts. NeighborWorks includes a national network of 235 community-based organizations in 50 states, which strives to create healthy communities through the work of thousands of residents, business people, government officials and other partners.

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HCGDietDallas. us | $499 hCG Weight Loss Clinic in Dallas

HCGDietDallas. us | $499 hCG Weight Loss Clinic in Dallas

The opportunity to “get skinny fast” is appealing to many Dallas residents. The hCG diet produces practically unbelievable results of up to two pounds per day. Most all Dallas hCG clinics are offering the hCG program for $800 to $1,700. For a limited time, hCGDietDallas is now offering the hCG weight loss program for only $499.

Plano, TX (Vocus) September 16, 2010

Dallas residents researching the hCG diet program are often disappointed once they learn the cost rises over $1,000 for one cycle. hCGDietDallas has discounted their hCG weight loss (http://hcgdietdallas. us) program to only $499 plus $100 for lab tests(if needed). hCGDietDallas has two locations in the North Dallas area to choose from.

The $499 price includes everything except the medical lab tests. These medical lab tests are used to determine if a person is healthy enough to lose a lot of weight really fast. Individuals requiring these lab tests can purchase the discounted package for only $100. For a limited time this $100 price includes the “after” lab tests as well. A before and after snapshot can be used to determine the success of the hCG diet apart from weight loss alone.

The hCG weight loss (http://inshapemd. com/plano/) program incorporates daily hCG injections along with a low calorie diet to metabolize abnormal fat deposits. Abnormal fat deposits are defined as adipose cells with stored energy that are not accessible even in strenuous circumstances. Visually, abnormal fat deposits typically are located in the thighs, butt and neck of women and belly, love handles and breasts in men.

HCGDietDallas also includes weekly vitamin B-12 and lipotropic injections in the $499 price. Vitamin B-12 is involved in the metabolism of every cell in the human body and energy production. Recent studies suggest many dieters are deficient in vitamin B-12 and notice an increase in energy and mental alertness once supplementing with B-12. Lipotropic injections are used in many weight loss programs to accelerate fat metabolism.
When asked what separates the hCGDietDallas hCG program from other hCG clinics in Dallas, owner Greg Johnson replies, “Our staff is 100% medically trained and certified. We don’t hire sales people.” Mr. Johnson further explains how $499 is all-inclusive, and that hands-on, guided weight loss is essential to the success of the hCG weight loss program.

Dallas residents wanting to begin the hCG weight loss (http://inshapemd. com/mckinney/) program can start immediately by calling to set up a free, no commitment hCG consultation. This consultation will give even a novice all the tools needs to prepare for the program. Patients will then meet with a physician and will receive ongoing support and guidance throughout the diet. Once the hCG cycle is completed, hCGDietDallas staff will closely monitor and advise patients with ongoing support.

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World Soups Market to Reach 4.6 Million Metric Tons by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

World Soups Market to Reach 4.6 Million Metric Tons by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

With growing preference for convenience foods across the globe, the market for soups is experiencing a steady rise, leading to introduction of several new variants. Convenience foods, such as frozen foods, ready-to-serve soups, seasonings, and noodles have fast established a significant position worldwide. Moreover, soups have transformed from a snack-food to an easy substitute for a three-course meal.

San Jose, California (PRWEB) April 29, 2008

Convenience and superior taste are the major factors that are expected to drive growth in near future. Given the growing levels of health consciousness among modern consumers, organic soups are forecasted to rise in popularity in the upcoming years. Soup industry is the largest user of dehydrated vegetables. Dried packet soups use hot air processed vegetables while instant soups make use of freeze-dried, puff-dried, and precooked vegetables. Lesser quantity of vegetables is used in canned and frozen soups.

Frozen soups offer better formulation flexibility and finished quality, in comparison with canned soups. The dynamic soups sector is characterized by a string of innovative product introductions by major producers. There have been several product launches by major soup manufacturers especially in the condensed and ready-to-serve categories, in recent years. The soups market worldwide is witnessing introduction of new varied herbal, fruity and vegetable flavors driven by consumer demand for new and exotic flavors. Accordingly, marketers are innovating on flavor improvements to make aromatic compounds with natural flavors. Seasonality greatly influences the type of soup consumed. Previously, when soup was considered a cold-weather food, highest sales were recorded during fall, winter and early spring, and lowest during summer. However, this trend is fast changing with the introduction of several chilled and refrigerated soups. Chilled and refrigerated soups is fast emerging into the fastest growing segment in the world market.

World market for soups (http://www. strategyr. com/Soups_Market_Report. asp) is projected reach 4.6 million metric tons by the year 2010. Canned Soups Market (http://www. strategyr. com/Soups_Market_Report. asp) in Asia-Pacific is forecasted to reach 93.76 thousand metric tons by the year 2012. In Europe Dehydrated Soups (http://www. strategyr. com/Soups_Market_Report. asp) is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 5.76% over the years 2011 through 2015, as stated by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Key players operating in the industry include - Ajinomoto Co. Inc., Baxters of Speyside Ltd, Campbell Soup Co., ConAgra Foods Inc., Bay Valley Foods LLC, H. J. Heinz Co, Nestle SA, Premier Foods Plc, The Hain Celestial Group, Unilever PLC, Hindustan Unilever Limited, and Unilever Foodsolutions, among others.

"Soups: A Global Strategic Business Report" published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc, provides a comprehensive review of market trends, drivers, product profile, recent developments, mergers, acquisitions, profiles of major players and other strategic industry activities. The soups market is analyzed in thousand metric tons by the following geographic regions - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World.

For more details about this research report, please visit
Http://www. strategyr. com/Soups_Market_Report. asp (http://www. strategyr. com/Soups_Market_Report. asp)

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) (http://www. strategyr. com) 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 700 people worldwide and publishes more than 880 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers a range of over 60,000 smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

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Skincare at the Beach: What Seaweed Does for Skin Care

Skincare at the Beach: What Seaweed Does for Skin Care

Skincare-news. com enlightens readers about the beneficial ingredients found in seaweed.

Rancho Cordova, CA (PRWEB) August 26, 2007

A day at the beach can bring many delights: sand castles, a sunny glow -- as well as serious skincare. Skincare-News. com's latest article, For the Love of Seaweed, explains how seaweed has been used as a skincare ingredient in many cultures both past and present.
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Seaweed, or marine algae, has been prized for its beneficial and restorative properties, particularly in the Far East, for centuries, where it is still considered a delicacy. Although the major use of marine algae is for food, it has also been used with great success in industrial applications, as a fertilizer and more recently -- in cosmetics.

The medicinal uses of seaweed are varied. During Edwardian times, seaweed baths were reputed to heal arthritis and rheumatism. In Asia, traditional medicinal applications of seaweed include treating cancer, in obstetrics and as a phlegmatic.

According to the Skincare News Team's sources, seaweed is rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and carotenoids. With beneficial ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants and essential fatty acids, seaweed may prove beneficial in a host of skin conditions, such as tuberculosis, influenza, arthritis and the common cold. Seaweed is antiseptic and detoxifying and, it oxygenates the cells. Some claims have even linked seaweed to treatments for cellulite.

Seaweed use in skincare preparations is growing in popularity, too. It has been used not only for its nutritional value to the skin, but also for its excellent binding properties. Agar and alginates -- botanical thickeners and binders -- are derived from seaweed and play an important role in maintaining the integrity of skincare products such as creams and lotions.

Skincare-News. com covers all skincare and beauty topics from head to toe. Check out these latest articles:

Microderm: Is This Treatment Right for You?
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Many have extolled the benefits of microdermabrasion for its rejuvenating powers. A quick procedure, this popular facial treatment has been said to improve the dull appearance of skin, reduce scars, wrinkles and stretch marks and treat acne. Learn how microderm works, and who should take advantage of this treatment.

Alpha Hydroxy Acids: Unveil a New You!
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Known for their exfoliating properties, alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) are common ingredients in many creams and lotions for the face and body, as well as more potent doses in creams for the elbows and feet. This article explains how AHA can help unveil beautiful, healthy, radiant skin.

Invigorating Herbs For Those Dark Circles
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Whatever the reason for dark circles, rest assured that nature's provided an answer. The five herbs in this article all contain powerful anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and restorative elements to mask exhaustion and invigorate the skin and mind.

Stop, Shine!
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Today, powders not only help the skin by protecting from pollution or sun damage, they also absorb excess oil, add shimmer and even out the complexion. Indeed, powders can still be loose or pressed, but they can also be mineral, shimmery, multi-tonal, tinted, translucent and even liquid. And, powders are laced with beneficial skincare ingredients that work hard to protect, hydrate and baby the skin. Choosing the right powder is all about education.

About SkinCare-News. com -- "Your Source for Intelligent Skin Care"
Skincare-News. com is the online source for consumers seeking intelligent beauty and skin care news, advice, tips and articles. Founded in 2005, SkinCare-News. com features articles, news items and frequently asked questions on skincare and beauty related issues. SkinCare-News. com is located in Sacramento, California, but receives visitors from all around the world. For more information, visit http://www. skincare-news. com (http://www. skincare-news. com).

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Innovative Physician Solutions announced today that they have signed an agreement with Integrated Health Network

Innovative Physician Solutions announced today that they have signed an agreement with Integrated Health Network

(PRWEB) February 4, 2001

Houston, TX - Thursday, February 1, 2001 - Innovative Physician Solutions announced today that they have signed an agreement with IHN (Integrated Health Network), a Nationally recognized PPO, to provide Self Pay Financing to the Doctors and Patients within the Network.

This agreement was effective January 1, 2001, and the project commenced February 1, 2001. The program will be phased in beginning with Ohio, and over the next several months will include, Kentucky, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and West Virginia. “This is the largest project of its type in the country, and we are very excited about the opportunity of working with IHN in this rollout,” said company CEO Greg Mayfield.

“This program will help all parties involved in the delivery of Healthcare,” said Bob Frazier Jr. of IHN. “The Doctors benefit by knowing they are going to get reimbursed for services, the patient can see physicians when service is needed, regardless of whether their insurance will cover the procedure or whether they have no insurance at all, and the PPO is offering Value Added to all it’s members”.

IPS is delivering unique financial services to the health care industry, giving healthcare

Providers the ability to deliver more to their customers. For more information about IPS, visit their website at www. financing4healthcare. com.

USA Consulting, Inc Acquires Macer Technology Acquisition broadens each company's portfolio of offerings

USA Consulting, Inc Acquires Macer Technology Acquisition broadens each company's portfolio of offerings.

Plano-based USA Consulting, Inc. has acquired Macer Technology. This further accentuates USA Consultings delivery of client successes with Big Vision and Detailed Delivery.

Plano, TX (PRWEB) May 8, 2009

Continuing its strategy of offering consultative services in technologies that are top of mind for business leaders, Plano-based USA Consulting, Inc completed its acquisition of Macer Technology, a leading software and services company in the virtualization technology space. The move will allow USA Consulting to better deliver client successes with Big Vision and Detailed Delivery.

Macer Technology, a Citrix Solution Advisor Gold partner, is a leading Enterprise Solutions provider of application delivery infrastructure and security solutions with a strong professional service offering for the Fortune 2000, mid market, and education marketplace. Through its strong relationships with vendor partners, Macer Technology has been able to offer the highest levels of network optimization, application performance, and security.

"We're excited and optimistic about the opportunities this acquisition will afford USA Consulting and Macer Technology," USA Consulting President Mark Gigliotti said. "With so much focus on total cost of ownership, archiving and protecting data, and increasing efficiencies, we feel our portfolio of IT service offerings gives us a strong position in spite of the economy."

USA Consulting expects to cross market its consulting expertise in enterprise content management and infrastructure in the education and healthcare sectors where virtualization is prevalent while presenting virtualization solutions to its core industries, oil and gas and insurance.

USA Consulting, Inc offers enterprise content management, mainframe, workload automation, infrastructure, and help desk services. Since 1991, companies have trusted USA Consulting, Inc to ensure their IT investment optimizes their business and delivers competitive advantage. For more information, visit www. usaci. com.

USA Consulting, Inc… See the big picture without missing the details.

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WinTheView. com adds "Elevator Pitch Builder" Function to Help People Articulate Their "Personal Brand" and Make a Lasting Impression in 30 Seconds

WinTheView. com adds "Elevator Pitch Builder" Function to Help People Articulate Their "Personal Brand" and Make a Lasting Impression in 30 Seconds

Since 2007, http://www. wintheview. com (WTV) has been offering online career advancement tools to help job candidates win interviews and get job offers more quickly by preparing and delivering a printed interview presentation to demonstrate job fit, motivation, superior preparation and professionalism. Job candidates have wowed hiring managers and landed jobs in a variety of positions and industries by using WTV tools.

Plymouth Meeting, PA (PRWEB) January 20, 2011

WTV is available on the web for a reasonable investment offering a compelling return on investment providing users with four functions. Job candidates use the menu driven system to build an unlimited number of; Elevator Pitches, Interview Presentations, Career Accomplishment Stories and Follow up Letters. There are helpful tips and libraries throughout the site to help people generate powerful content to gain a competitive edge and strengthen their brand to advance their career.

NEW - WTV Elevator Pitch Builder - What is an Elevator Pitch?
An "Elevator Pitch" is a concise, carefully planned, and well-practiced description about you or your company that your mother should be able to understand in the time it would take to ride up an elevator. It is also a succinct statement that clarifies and communicates what makes you and your value proposition unique and special. It will allow you to comfortably and confidently answer that familiar question of: So, what do you do? Or, tell me about yourself. Whether you're seeking a job, customers, votes, a partnership, or simply understanding, you have to know what to say and how to say it when faced with the opportunity to meet a key decision-maker. Perfecting your elevator pitch helps you explain yourself clearly, giving you an edge in all of your communications.

The WTV Elevator Pitch Builder allows the user to build multiple pitches for different situations in an easy to use format which walks them through the simple step by step process. The pitches are saved and may be printed by the user for practice. Future plans include the ability to record the pitch and generate a file that may be multi-purposed for distribution on resumes, email and social networks. WTV offers a free 2 day trial to see how the Elevator Pitch Builder works.

WTV is also available through licensing agreements to corporations, universities, resume writers, recruiters, outplacement firms and career consultants.

Ken Diamond is Founder and CEO of Digital Action, an executive search firm specializing in technology, health care, pharmaceutical and other markets. Mr. Diamond is the creator of http://www. wintheview. com career advancement tools. "Most candidates usually wing-it", says Diamond. "I have interviewed thousands of candidates in my recruiting experience and they typically are not proficient in self-branding and struggle with confidence and preparation. Just by going through the WTV process, the candidate's confidence is bolstered and translates to a superior individual marketing and branding campaign helping them stand out and get hired more quickly. We have used the WinTheView approach for the past several years with tremendous success!"

Contact: Ken Diamond, Founder and CEO 
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Natural Treatments Offer Best Hope For Cats With Feline AIDS

Natural Treatments Offer Best Hope For Cats With Feline AIDS

A new book offers hope for cats diagnosed with Feline AIDS, a disease once thought to be untreatable. Feline AIDS: A Pet Owner’s Guide by Thomas Hapka explains the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and outlines effective treatment strategies. Often confused with HIV or the human AIDS virus, Feline AIDS is NOT transferable to humans.

Whitewater, WI (PRWEB) October 21, 2005

Each year, thousands of cats are diagnosed with Feline AIDS, also known as the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus or FIV. Well-meaning veterinarians often tell pet owners this disease is untreatable, but hope and help are now available.

Feline AIDS: A Pet Owner’s Guide by Thomas Hapka outlines simple, affordable treatment plans, which often require little more than a trip to your local health food store. The book is meant to address an important need.

“When my own cat was diagnosed, I was shocked to learn there were no books or useful articles available on this subject,” Hapka said during a recent presentation at the Hedberg Public Library in Janesville, Wisconsin. “By publishing this book, I hope to provide pet owners the information they need to assure prompt, effective treatment for their FIV+ cats.”

According to Lita Radford, professional homeopath and owner-operator of pets4homeopathy. com, “…Thomas Hapka has written this book in such a way that in one hour or less you will have enough information to get your cat on the road to recovery. Briefly, but ever so thoroughly, you will have sound knowledge of this disease, and better still, be equipped with the tools you need to do something about it.”

FIV is a virus that attacks the infected cat’s immune system, leaving the animal vulnerable to a broad range of infections. Although the disease behaves similarly to HIV, it cannot be transmitted to humans.

“Many people panic when they hear the word AIDS,” Hapka said. “I recently received a heartbreaking email from a woman in Australia who euthanized her beloved family cat, mistakenly believing the animal could give AIDS to her grandchildren. Cases like this are especially tragic because Feline AIDS is exclusively a feline disease. It is NOT possible for humans to catch AIDS from a cat.”

Another misconception is that a diagnosis of FIV is an automatic death sentence. Hapka, however, contends that cats receiving natural therapies and proper medical care can live for extended periods with few or no symptoms.

“By using the treatment strategies in this book, pet owners can strengthen their cats’ immune systems, helping to protect these animals from common infections that can otherwise prove life threatening for FIV+ cats,” says Hapka.

Feline AIDS: A Pet Owner’s Guide explains how to:

recognize the early symptoms of FIV choose appropriate conventional treatments use natural treatment strategies find useful resources, including holistic practitioners and supplement companies

Thomas Hapka is a freelance writer and graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He learned of FIV in 1995 when his cat, Jac, was diagnosed. Since then, he has consulted with hundreds of pet owners. His clients have spanned nine countries and included two American zoos. Hapka has been featured in the magazine Australian National Cat, and his web site has received more than 80,000 visitors.

Feline AIDS: A Pet Owner’s Guide, published by Kitter House Press, is now available through amazon. com and felineaids. org.

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Mediation Can Help Resolve Malpractice Lawsuits, Study Finds, But Doctors, Lawyers Remain Wary

Mediation Can Help Resolve Malpractice Lawsuits, Study Finds, But Doctors, Lawyers Remain Wary

Study Co-Authored by Columbia Law School Professor Carol Liebman reveals that mediation can not only reduce the costs of malpractice litigation, but also has the potential to offer closure to plaintiffs and ensure that procedures are changed in hospitals to prevent recurrences of the error that sparked the lawsuit. However, too often that potential goes unrealized because doctors and hospitals are often reluctant to participate.

New York, NY (Vocus) December 13, 2010

Using mediation to resolve medical malpractice lawsuits offers many benefits, but barriers put up by doctors, hospitals, and their lawyers often stand in the way of it being employed effectively, a study co-authored by Columbia Law School Professor Carol Liebman finds.

The study found that when used, mediation could not only reduce the costs of litigation, and has the potential to offer closure to plaintiffs and ensure that procedures are changed in hospitals to prevent recurrences of the error that sparked the lawsuit. However, too often that potential goes unrealized.

“Change will require medical leaders, hospital administrators, and malpractice insurers to temper their suspicion of the tort system sufficiently to approach medical errors and adverse events as learning opportunities, and to retain lawyers who embrace mediation as an opportunity to solve problems, show compassion, and improve care,” according to the study, published in the Journal of Health, Politics, Policy and Law.

Liebman, an internationally recognized expert on mediation and negotiation, directs the Law School’s Mediation Clinic. Co-author Chris Stern Hyman was formerly an Adjunct Research Scholar at the Law School.

Mediation is where an impartial third party helps both sides in a dispute negotiate a mutually acceptable resolution. The parties are not required to settle and can return to litigation. However, all mediation sessions are confidential and what is discussed is inadmissible if the dispute goes to court.

The study looked at 31 cases from 11 nonprofit hospitals in New York City in 2006 and 2007 that went to mediation. About 70 percent of the cases settled either during or after mediation, resulting in monetary settlements from $35,000 to $1.7 million.

On the surface, the case for mediation would appear to be compelling in medical malpractice cases because:
 The outcome is under the parties’ control.  Plaintiffs can receive payment soon after the harm instead of waiting years.  Defendants do not have to pay outside lawyers to try the case.  Members of the medical staff do not have to prepare for discovery and a trial.  Even if the mediation doesn’t resolve the case, it may create enough momentum to lead to a settlement.

In spite of those benefits and the fact that many of the mediated cases settled, the study found “major challenges” remain for mediation to gain greater acceptance in malpractice suits.

Most significantly, in none of the cases studied did a doctor take part in the mediation. The study authors view that as a missed opportunity, noting “it is possible that plaintiffs would have been even more satisfied with the process had their physicians demonstrated respect and caring” by attending the mediation.

Defense lawyers often cited the doctors’ work schedules to explain their absence. Others did not want to subject the doctors to being verbally attacked by the plaintiff. This “deprives them and their patients of the opportunity for healing, understanding, forgiveness, and repair of broken relationships and failed communication,” the study concluded.

The authors cited research that found patients expect an apology after a medical error, and that most doctors want to oblige, but they—and their lawyers--refrain from doing so out of fear of legal liability. However, the confidentiality of mediation would obviate that.

“Anecdotes abound of injured patients and their family members who have continued to seek care from—and even recommended to their friends—hospitals that apologize for medical errors and adverse events,” according to the study.

The absence of doctors in mediation also limits the ability, the authors write, for doctors and hospitals to learn from the medical errors and improve the quality of care.

Liebman co-authored the study with Chris Stern Hyman of the Medical Mediation Group; Clyde B. Schechter of the Albert Einstein Medical Center; and William M. Sage of the University of Texas School of Law.

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Dental Assistant Students at Pima Medical Institute in Tucson Help Kids Brush 'Em Up

Dental Assistant Students at Pima Medical Institute in Tucson Help Kids Brush 'Em Up

The dental assistant students at Pima Medical Institute, 3350 E. Grant Road, Suite 200 want to go on the road to visit local schools and teach the youngsters how to properly take care of their teeth this spring.

Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) February 18, 2006

The dental assistant students at Pima Medical Institute, 3350 E. Grant Road, Suite 200 want to go on the road to visit local schools and teach the youngsters how to properly take care of their teeth this spring.

Teachers, or others who work with children, are encouraged to call Aurelia Bynre at 520-326-1600 to set up an appointment to have the dental assistant students interact with the children while providing useful information on proper oral hygiene.

“Children eat a lot of sweets, especially around Easter time, and teaching them how to care for their teeth at an early age can have positive, long-term effects,” said Don Esham, campus director for the Tucson medical career college. “At Pima Medical Institute we have the dual benefit of providing a needed service for the community, as well as giving our dental assistant hands-on experience in their chosen field. It’s really a win/win situation for everyone involved.”

The training period for dental assistants is 30 weeks for day classes for day classes, or 33 weeks for evening classes. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for dental assistants is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2012.

The campus offers programs for dental assistant, medical assistant, medical administrative assistant, health unit coordinator, pharmacy technician, phlebotomy technician, physical therapist assistant, radiography, respiratory therapy and veterinary assistant.

PMI is one of the premiere medical career colleges in the western United States. For more than 30 years they have focused on healthcare and served as an industry leader in medical career training. The privately owned, accredited school provides students with a well-rounded education embracing theoretical classroom studies, as well as on-site training at medical facilities that mirror the working environment they will pursue after graduation.

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

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Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital Selects Healthcare Management Systems, Inc. for Clinical and Financial Information System

Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital Selects Healthcare Management Systems, Inc. for Clinical and Financial Information System

The hospital selected HMS to provide a clinical and financial software solution that will increase caregiver access to patient information and share clinical and financial data for all employees and executives at MDMH in a secure, reliable environment.

(PRWEB) December 17, 2004

Healthcare Management Systems, Inc. (HMS) today announced the company has been selected by Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital (MDMH) in Hamilton, Mont. to provide the HMS Monitor® integrated hospital information system. The hospital selected HMS to provide a clinical and financial software solution that will increase caregiver access to patient information and share clinical and financial data for all employees and executives at MDMH in a secure, reliable environment.

“HMS provided the most integrated product to handle all of Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital Corporation's needs,” said Pam Chapman, Director of Information Technology, MDMH. “We were impressed with the longevity of employees and enhancements that have been made since the first time we looked at the product.”

“We look forward to becoming a part of the Hamilton community and providing Marcus Daly Memorial with an information system that will become the foundation for the clinicians and staff to share information,” said John Doss, co-founder and Executive Vice President of HMS. “Our understanding of the business needs of the community hospital and dedication to continued software development specifically for the community marketplace, make HMS and MDMH a great partnership.”

About Healthcare Management Systems, Inc.

Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, Healthcare Management Systems, Inc. (HMS) is a Nashville-based healthcare company that provides information technology systems that integrate clinical and financial applications on a single IBM platform. With 450 community and rural hospitals nationwide, the HMS Monitor® system facilitates caregivers in delivering quality care with an emphasis on improving patient safety. The company offers a full clinical and financial suite including browser-based tools for acute care hospitals, behavioral, rehabilitation and long-term acute care facilities. HMS provides integrated technology solutions that solve real business problems facing hospitals today such as: Patient Safety, Ancillary Systems, Patient Access, Revenue Cycle and Financial Management. For more information, please visit www. hmstn. com or call (800) 383-3317.

About Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital

In 1931, Margaret P. Daly dedicated Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital (MDMH) as a memorial to her late husband, Marcus Daly who founded the City of Hamilton. MDMH continues to provide quality health care to the community with extensive inpatient and outpatient services. With more than forty-eight (48) beds, the facility has a full-service staff of medical and nursing professionals and full Radiology, Lab, Emergency Room and Support services departments.

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The New Tone: A Socialist and a Libertarian Think Tank Engage in a Civil Debate Over Obamacare

The New Tone: A Socialist and a Libertarian Think Tank Engage in a Civil Debate Over Obamacare

The Heartland Institute, a free-market think tank, and Nina Burleigh — author, Huffington Post blogger, and prominent liberal — have engaged in a civil, informative and well-reviewed online debate on Obamacare. Neither side "won," but neither was looking for "victory." Instead, both sides were merely interested in the respectful and thoughtful exchange of ideas. This is a welcome development as the debate over Obamacare is again heating up in the new Congress.

(Vocus/PRWEB) January 24, 2011

The Heartland Institute, a free-market think tank, and Nina Burleigh — author, Huffington Post blogger, and prominent liberal — have engaged in a civil, informative and well-reviewed online debate on Obamacare. Neither side "won," but neither was looking for "victory." Instead, both sides were merely interested in the respectful and thoughtful exchange of ideas. This is a welcome development as the debate over Obamacare is again heating up in the new Congress.

The full debate can be found at Heartland's house blog, Somewhat Reasonable. Here are some reviews from liberals who left comments beneath the post:

Some excerpts, in case you want to share this post with your readers and join in the conversation:

"I discovered your discussion with Nina Burleigh on HuffingtonPost, where it is one of the most read articles. There haven't been too many constructive discussions between political and ideological opponents without personally attacking the other in the US in the last years. Thanks for this positive example."

"Great debate. I had similar views as Nina maybe because of the the current Insurance industry/Lawyers/Hospital cartel. But [Heartland] you have found a convert. Rather than just the plain old rhetoric of "Obamacare" you have discussed each individual comment with fine detail."

"One of the more civil and enlightening exchanges to be found anywhere on this subject."

Here's what Nina Burleigh had to say about the tone and quality of the debate:

"By the end of the day, we had produced a rather civil conversation between a supporter of socialized medicine (yours truly) and Jim and his team of free market health care gurus."

Here's what Heartland's Director of Communications, Jim Lakely, had to say:

"I think this exchange we’ve had shows that The Heartland Institute has subjected “other systems” to much thoughtful observation and research. ... Nina, I have greatly enjoyed this exchange. I hope it will not be our last."

Heartland shares this exchange in the interest of facilitating sensible and enlightening discussion on the future of American health care.

The Heartland Institute is a 27-year-old national nonprofit research and education organization. Based in Chicago, it is not affiliated with any political party, business, or foundation.

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The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Updates Its Information & Urges Identification On Knauf Chinese Drywall

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Updates Its Information & Urges Identification On Knauf Chinese Drywall

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is urging all homeowners in the US Southeast, who have had air conditioning coil issues, or non-stop electrical issues, combined with health issues ranging from nose bleeds, to ongoing upper respiratory issues, to check to see if their home built, or remodeled after 2003 has a specific type of toxic Chinese drywall called Knauf. The group is saying, "there is a May 21st 2010 deadline to get this type of drywall identified---and we want to hear from any homeowner in Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Southeast Texas, Mississippi, Virginia, or South Georgia who suspects they are living in a home, or condominium with toxic Chinese drywall. We estimate we have only identified 1 in 50 US Southeast homeowners with toxic Chinese drywall." For more information please contact the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter. Com

Washington, DC (Vocus) May 17, 2010

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying,"we have two huge issues facing us with respect to imported toxic Chinese drywall. While it has been easier to find it in Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, or other US Southeast states-because toxic drywall combined with high heat and high humidity-creates very visible copper discoloration, or electrical issues-along with the health side effects-our big fear is the toxic Chinese drywall is in all 50 US States." They say,"the second more insulting issue has been-why has President Obama, and his absolutely pathetic US Consumer Products Safety Commission/Centers for Disease Control failed so miserably to inform the 100,000's of effected US citizens about what to do? What to do includes health care protocols for homeowners and their Children exposed to toxic gasses being emitted by the imported Chinese drywall." Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter. Com

Note: There is a very important deadline coming up on May 21st 2010 about having a specific type of toxic imported Chinese drywall called Knauf in a home, condominium, or commercial property identified. If a homeowner lives in a subdivision, or home in Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Virginia, Georgia, Southeast Texas or any other US State where Knauf Chinese drywall has been discovered-please call the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center immediately at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter. Com

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

Chinese Drywall Update:
  The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says, "while toxic Chinese drywall has been news in South Florida almost everyday for nearly a year and a half-we fear homeowners in Central, North and or the panhandle of Florida, along with the entire States of Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Southeast Texas have no clue about toxic Chinese drywall----even though they are feeling its effects."  The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is now formally demanding the US Centers for Disease Control give health care professionals in the US Southeast treatment protocols for the 100,000's of US citizens, who are sick because of toxic chemical exposure illnesses related to toxic Chinese drywall exposure.  The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is also blasting the US Consumer Products Safety Commission, and the worthless US EPA for a lack of an easy to do testing procedure for US homeowners to test their homes, for toxic Chinese drywall. Its been a year?   The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is warning,"our big new worry is intermixing US drywall, with toxic Chinese drywall-----this translates into instead of having 100,000 possible US homes---we could have 100,000's of US homes that are now toxic. The time frames are 2001-July 2009 & include homes, condominiums and commercial properties." After a year and a half the US Congress, and the current US President have failed miserably to provide any meaningful assistance for the 100,000's of completely innocent US homeowners, or family members stuck in a home with toxic imported Chinese drywall. President Obama has yet to mention toxic Chinese drywall one time in public since taking office in January of 2009?  US Banks, or mortgage loan servicing companies need to work with the US Congress, for a special loan modification program-for US homeowners - stuck in a home with toxic Chinese drywall & US Banks need to stop selling foreclosed homes-known to have toxic Chinese drywall in Florida and other effected states.

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is Americas leading advocate for victims of toxic Chinese drywall, and one of the nations leading resources for Chinese drywall. If a homeowner suspects they have toxic Chinese drywall they can call the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter. Com

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TouchSmart Publishing Partners with Quantum Simulations to Provide Web-based Tutoring Using Artificial Intelligence

TouchSmart Publishing Partners with Quantum Simulations to Provide Web-based Tutoring Using Artificial Intelligence

TouchSmart Publishing has become a national distributor of Quantum Simulations Artificial Intelligence driven tutors for high school and college students.

East Swanzey, NH and Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) November 1, 2005

TouchSmart Publishing, a developer of integrated printed and digital learning materials, announced a partnership today with Quantum Simulations, Inc., to market, distribute and support Quantum’s Internet-based artificial intelligence Chemistry and Mathematics Tutors.

Scientifically-proven to increase test scores by as much as 50 percent, the Quantum Tutors for Chemistry and Applied Mathematics for Science are accessed over the Internet for use anytime, anywhere. Just like working with a human tutor, students can work on any problem and receive personal feedback based on their own work and subject knowledge. At any time during the tutoring sessions, students can view detailed explanations of each step in a problem, request hints and ask questions.

For school districts, adoption of Quantum’s AI technology is very easy. Because the software is web-based, there is no need for technology coordinators to install software on PCs or servers. All software enhancements are automatic and immediately updated via the Internet. In addition, with the “Enter Any Problem” feature, the Quantum Tutors are compatible with any school’s curriculum and require no change to existing lesson plans, textbooks or homework assignments used by teachers.

TouchSmart Publishing’s President, Curt Cardine stated, “We’ve never seen anything like Quantum’s artificial intelligence technology for helping students understand and master difficult subjects such as chemistry and mathematics. The ability for students to receive personal attention based on their specific problem and their own work makes the software an excellent teacher’s assistant.”

Students can access the Quantum Tutors wherever there is an Internet connection; in the classroom, at the library and, most importantly, at home where a teacher is not readily available to help or answer questions. Key features include:

Enter Any Problem: Unlike other software systems that only offer a limited set of problems from which to choose, the Quantum Tutors accept any problem students need to work on, making the Tutors compatible with any curriculum.

Enter Your Own Work: Students can solve problems similar to how they would on paper. The Tutors provide individualized feedback for each step, create a transcript of all work, identifying students' strengths and weaknesses in understanding scientific principles and help students improve problem solving skills.

Ask Questions: The Tutors create evolving lists of questions that change based on how students are approaching the problems. By teaching students to ask better questions, their knowledge of the subject greatly improves. “With their vast experience in education, TouchSmart Publishing fully understands the curriculum standards and technology needs as schools prepare for the No Child Left Behind science assessments next year,” commented Dr. Benny Johnson, President and CEO of Quantum Simulations, Inc. “Through our relationship with TouchSmart Publishing, we look forward to many districts adopting the Quantum Tutors and receiving immediate benefit from our AI tutoring technology.”

A Free 15-Day Trial to all of the Quantum Tutors is available to interested schools via the TouchSmart Publishing website at www. touchsmart. net.

About TouchSmart Publishing

TouchSmart Publishing is a hybrid high-tech publishing company with offices in Cincinnati, OH and Swanzey, NH. The Company's mission is to create and distribute exciting and easy-to-use interactive textbooks and supplements that connect to digital content by enabling readers to touch printed pages and retrieve digital content for display on a Mac or PC. TouchSmart Publishing provides a bridge over the digital divide for more students, regardless of learning style, special needs or socioeconomic position. TouchSmart seeks to enable teachers, administrators and parents to assist their students in accessing learning content. It does this by focusing on connecting all students to digital content making it one of the few companies that actually targets developing learning materials that meet the mandates of IDEA, Section 504, NCLB, and NIMAS. For more information, please visit the TouchSmart Publishing web site at www. touchsmart. net

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Quantum Simulations, Inc. develops artificial intelligence (AI) tutoring, assessment and professional development software that empowers teachers and inspires students from middle school through college to improve their knowledge and appreciation for the sciences. Teacher tested and approved by educators across the United States, Quantum's AI software is proven in research studies to improve comprehension, problem solving skills and test scores by as much as 50%. Quantum's intelligent tutoring engines are integrated with existing web-based learning products, providing a strong competitive edge for distributing partners. A "technology think tank," Quantum is funded and supported by the U. S. Department of Education, the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. For more information please visit the Quantum Simulations website at www. quantumsimulations. com

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New Supercharged Portal Amazes Online Users and Shoppers With Superior Service, Price, Selection and Information

New Supercharged Portal Amazes Online Users and Shoppers With Superior Service, Price, Selection and Information

A new supercharged online portal offering online shopping, in-depth information, personal and business related services and a powerful search engine, utilizing today’s most advanced and innovative technology, goes live.

Ballwin, MO (PRWEB) January 5, 2006

Midav Enterprises announces its newest addition to www. Midav. com, a supercharged portal offering online shopping, in-depth information, personal and business related services and a powerful search engine utilizing today's most advanced and innovative technology.

To bring the world of Internet users unparalleled shopping, travel and business services, a never-ending selection of merchandise at discount pricing and a wealth of information on many topics such as Investing to Health and Fitness, Midav Enterprises owns and operates Bigado. com, Biganet. com, BigEnable. com, Big-Markets. com and TheInfoSource. com

Throughout 140 domains wholly owned and operated by Midav along with approximately 2500 affiliate websites, visitors can take a peek at the latest in watches and jewelry at www. watchesandjewels. com, book a relaxing vacation at a fraction of normal rates with www. travel-source. net, grab a deal on software and hardware at www. computers-source. com or even buy, sell or trade top name tools and hardware at www.2buytools. com.

Don’t be fooled into thinking that Midav. com just offers all the whistles and bells a shopping portal can offer. Midav. com is outfitted with a leading proprietary software driven search engine, and over 100 informational sites loaded with a wealth of useful information and services such as Financial and Investor information that can be found on http://www. aaainvestors. com (http://www. aaainvestors. com), where the goal is to provide unbiased, concise and best performing trading guidance to traders of all levels to Allreserved. com, that serves as the community matchmaker, introducing great restaurants to great people.

Midav Enterprises, Inc. owns and operates many leading and diversified businesses in categories being reshaped by the internet and its users. Its goals are to harness the power of interactivity to enable its affiliates and partners to make life easier and become more productive. Midav has developed a breakthrough search automation platform with unparalleled search and collaboration capabilities that is able to unleash the power of enterprise knowledge and gain a competitive advantage.

For more information or to have your e-commerce website become a part of the network, log onto, http://www. midav. com (http://www. midav. com) or call 817-917-0219.

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ParknPool Builds New Million Dollar Green Operations Center

ParknPool Builds New Million Dollar Green Operations Center

ParknPool, in business since 1998, packed up their belongings and moved across town to a brand new $1,000,000 Green Operations Center. It has been ParknPool’s mission to not only build a technologically advanced operations center, but also to make that office building environmentally responsible.

Lexington, VA (PRWEB) January 17, 2011

Seventeen employees from ParknPool received an early 2010 Christmas gift when they happily packed up their belongings and moved across town to a brand new $1,000,000 Green Operations Center. ParknPool, in business since 1998, sells commercial outdoor furniture and site amenities, supplying bleachers and grandstands, portable bleachers and stadium bleachers, as well as other bleacher seating such as aluminum bleachers, park furnishings, restaurant furniture and much more.

The staff at ParknPool were all able to become such close friends after spending the last five years in a 1,500 square foot office together. Now the employees are thrilled at the space and beauty of the new 5,000 square foot facility. Alice Vaughan-Williams says, “I am ecstatic about having new technology and plenty of space!”

It has been ParknPool’s mission not only to build a technologically advanced operations center, but to make that office building environmentally responsible also. In their business they provide site amenities that are “enviro-friendly,” so this office building is a natural extension of their work.

Lineage Architects of Verona, Virginia designed the sustainable building. Pennie Garber, Principal Architect of the firm says “Jim and Brenda Fonner should be commended for their courage to build a sustainable building. We as a society can talk about sustainability all we want (and we designers can plan and draw all day long), but until businesses like ParknPool take the initiative and spend the money to actually build something that is environmentally conscionable, no good is actually done. It’s my hope that many will be willing to follow in their footsteps.”

The design team worked diligently with Jim and Brenda to protect the trees on the heavily forested site, ensuring eighty percent of the existing tree cover has remained completely undisturbed. The linear footprint of the building allows maximum natural light into the interior spaces, and every occupant has a window to the exterior. Interior windows were also incorporated into the design plan, allowing natural light to travel the entire building. This natural light and ventilation will reduce energy consumption associated with artificial light and HVAC systems.

John Hennis of LexCon, LLC, ParknPool’s General Contractor used “Insulated Concrete Forms” (ICF) to construct the building’s exterior walls. These forms are comprised of expanded Polystyrene which hold “poured-in-place” concrete. When a standard concrete wall is poured the forms typically used are made of plywood, and are removed and discarded after the concrete is hardened. In the ICF construction used for ParknPool’s building the polystyrene forms were left in place. This not only eliminated waste on the jobsite, but has created an energy efficient wall. In addition to the energy efficiency, ICF construction is incredibly durable and can withstand hurricanes, tornados and other disasters that conventionally framed buildings cannot.

The building has a “cool roof,” a metal roof designated as such because it does not absorb excessive heat from the sun, resulting in lower cooling costs during the summer months. Metal roofs have longer life spans than asphalt shingle roofs, lasting for many decades. They are very low maintenance and durable. The roof on ParknPool’s building was finished with Kynar paint, which is the same finish required on airplanes. The attic was filled with “Icynene” soft spray foam insulation, which is healthier, quieter and more energy efficient than other insulations available.

The siding selected for ParknPool’s building is fiber cement, which is durable as well as resistant to rot and insects. No trees are harvested when fiber cement siding is specified. Great care was taken with all of the materials selected for this project to ensure that locally produced materials were used. Not only did this benefit local economies, but it required shorter transport, using less diesel fuel.

Jim Fonner, Administrative Manager of ParknPool states, “We are very excited to have constructed our new operations center. It is our objective to become the primary supplier for outdoor furnishings in the United States. We are achieving this goal with outstanding community resources, energized employees, and a focus on unrivaled client satisfaction. We are blessed to be prospering in this verdant environment of mountains, citizenry, and history. We intend to invest back into this community by protecting its natural setting and providing fulfilling careers for the ambitious people who live here.”

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George D. Stewart Announces the Release of his Second Book Golden Moments: Theory and Practice of Parent/Child Relationships

George D. Stewart Announces the Release of his Second Book Golden Moments: Theory and Practice of Parent/Child Relationships

George D. Stewart announces the release of his second book Golden Moments: Theory and Practice of Parent/Child Relationships available at "Lulu (www. lulu. com), the world's fastest-growing provider of print-on-demand books.

Evarts, KY (PRWEB) September 10, 2006

George D. Stewart, Evarts, KY—September 10, 2006 -- George D. Stewart has been a writer for over 20 years. He wrote a monthly column in the Lamplighter at Metropolitan Community Church (MCC ILLIAMO) in Quincy, Illinois for two years. In Ohio, he wrote for his college newspaper the Open Air which later became the University Chronicle at Shawnee State University. He graduated from Lindsey Wilson College School of Professional Counseling in Columbia, Kentucky. At one time, he was a distinguished columnist for Kentucky’s GLBT newspaper The Letter. He has been named to the Jaycees "Outstanding Young Men of America" and listed in "Who's Who in Poetry." He is currently working on his Maters degree in Counseling and LPCA licensure.

As with all his works, Mr. Stewart attempts diligently to write in a highly simplistic manner avoiding complex phrasing or "highfaluting" language. He has taken a large number of classes in the field of psychology and has seen many of his peers colleagues fall into the trap of using big words and presenting simple psychological concepts in a pseudo-intellectual manner. He has long believed that the real measure of a true intellect is not only that he (she) possesses knowledge and keen insights, but that he can present his "stuff" in a logical manner to grass roots people in order that they can both understand and share his scholarly wisdom (if any exists). Therefore, this book is not structured for strict gram¬marians, linguists, or academic snobs.

Secondly, Mr. Stewart states emphatically for almost three decades that the rais¬ing/rearing/relating to children is BY FAR the most important task the human animal performs, and that such has been true for the four to six million years that humanity has roamed this earth. Therefore, I consider this book THE MOST RELEVANT BOOK HE WILL EVER WRITE!

Mr. Stewart has a longstanding reputation as a challenging, pro¬vocative and exciting son/brother/uncle/student/mentor; an articulate and humorous public speaker; an insightful and forthright writer; and as a highly prolific and creative human being. His most recent work, Voice of the Hills: Poetry and Prose from the Eastern Coalfields, is considered by many as an outstanding achievement in the field poetry and prose.

George is also a songwriter and a full member of the National Scholars Honor Society and the Kentucky Mental Health Counselors Association (KMHCA). His song The Light that Lights the Candle is available on the America compact disc from Hilltop Records in Los Angeles, California.

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State Health Care Programs May Cut Back on Benefits without Federal Bailout, InsuranceBureau. com Reports

State Health Care Programs May Cut Back on Benefits without Federal Bailout, InsuranceBureau. com Reports

InsuranceBureau. com, an independent consumer resource for insurance information, reports that state health care programs like the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) and Medicaid may experience severe cutbacks.

North Hollywood, CA (Vocus) December 12, 2008

InsuranceBureau. com, an independent consumer resource for insurance information, reports that state health care programs like the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) and Medicaid may experience severe cutbacks.

This is troubling news for many who are already struggling because of economic trouble. Many states have recently raised income requirements for enrollment to cover more people. For example, enrollment in SCHIP in California has now expanded to 300 percent above the poverty level, at just over $50,000 dollars in household income. "As people are losing their jobs in a difficult economy, more are enrolling in state sponsored healthcare programs," explains InsuranceBureau. com CEO Eric Oster. Between unemployment and raising the income requirement level to include more households, the state healthcare benefit plan will need either Federal assistance to maintain its current levels of benefits or significantly trim health insurance coverage benefits.

If the states reduce income requirements or cut benefits drastically, consumers may need to find other options for health insurance (http://www. InsuranceBureau. com) coverage. InsuranceBureau. com has assisted millions of people in locating affordable health insurance coverage and offers ideas on how to save money on health insurance costs.

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LifeLinks Revolutionizes Video Interpreting, Shows Spanish Interpreting in Added Dimension-VIDEO!

LifeLinks Revolutionizes Video Interpreting, Shows Spanish Interpreting in Added Dimension-VIDEO!

Business, medical and education clients can now try LifeLinks innovative Spanish video interpreting services for the price of phone-only interpreting services.

New York, NY (PRWEB) April 22, 2010

LifeLinks (http://www. lifelinks. net/), the leading on-demand video interpreting service, announces breakthrough Spanish language interpretation. Pay the same for LifeLinks Spanish video interpretation service as conventional Spanish (http://www. lifelinks. net/vri_whatis. html) phone interpretation. Now business, medical and education users can have an invaluable service at a remarkable price.

“LifeLinks is pleased to present a promotion that has never been offered by any interpreting company,” says Evan David of LifeLinks. “Lifelinks will match whatever you are currently paying for telephonic interpreting and provide video interpreting with TV quality, even wirelessly.”

Nothing makes people feel more vulnerable that being a hospitalized patient. A language barrier makes that immeasurably worse. Video interpreting (http://www. lifelinks. net/vri_whatis. html) adds an extra, more humane dimension to language interpretation. Instead of words alone, video adds gesture, expression – unspoken communication can go a long way to providing comfort and understanding. LifeLinks now offers this additional service at NO additional cost over telephone interpreting.

Video interpreting bridges communication between medical staff and patients who speak sign and foreign languages, resulting in better medicine, reduced liability and ADA compliance (http://www. lifelinks. net/vri_video. html). LifeLinks offers live interpretation in more than 180 languages as well as sign language (http://www. lifelinks. net/vri_whatis. html), and can have an interpreter available in less than 30 seconds. The service is available 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

At a typical cost of $2.75 per minute, video interpreting can be expensive, especially when compared to the average $1.25 per minute cost of phone interpreting. Video interpreting isn’t just for spoken language; LifeLinks is the only service capable of sign language interpretation services for the deaf and hard of hearing using a customer's existing equipment.

LifeLinks is easy to implement and most facilities already have everything needed for operation: a personal computer, laptop, smartphone or wireless device with Internet connectivity; a bedside TV and/or a communication on wheels (COW) system. Users can select the gender and opt for an interpreter with specific expertise such as legal, health (OB/GYN, GI, Psychiatry) or education.

For more information about LifeLinks’ video interpreting services or for user quotes or testimonials, visit www. lifelinks. net.

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888-465-HEAL
Evan(at)lifelinks(dot)net

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Safe and Natural Alternative to Potentially Dangerous Flu Vaccinations

Safe and Natural Alternative to Potentially Dangerous Flu Vaccinations

Immune assist 247 is a safe and effective alternative to flu vaccinations. Many people who are concerned about the dangerous and controversial side effects of flu vaccinations now have a safe alternative that can keep them healthy naturally. "Most effective immune system enhancer for prevention of colds or the flu available"

Denver, Colorado (PRWEB) October 27, 2007

As flu and cold season begins, ENERHEALTH BOTANICALS offers a more natural solution to getting your flu shot with its IMMUNE ASSIST 247 herbal supplement product. Everyone knows the suggestion of having a flu shot every year but many choose alternative methods of preventing and treating the flu and cold viruses due to concerns over the safety of the flu vaccinations.

Many people are not aware of the dangers of mercury in flu shots. Over the past few years, parents of autistic children, as well as other civic health groups, have become convinced that childhood immunizations, specifically the thimerosol used to preserve the vaccines, can trigger autism. A survey conducted by Zogby International in 2006 stated that 74 percent of respondents were unaware that most flu shots contained mercury. ENERHEALTHBOTANICALS IMMUNE ASSIST 247 provides a proven and safe alternative for flue shots.

The ENERHEALTH BOTANICALS IMMUNE ASSIST 247 formula is a safe, natural and clinically proven effective daily supplement that will give those using it a stronger immune system and therefore a healthier overall lifestyle without the dangerous side effects of a flu vaccinations.

ENERHEALTH BOTANICALS completely unique and new type of supplement IMMUNE ASSIST 247 offers users a tremendous boost to their immune system all the time by combining 200 different polysaccharides derived from six different species of medicinal mushrooms, all of which were grown organically here in the United States. Medicinal mushrooms have been used for centuries in other parts of the world, it's only in recent years that Western Medicine is recognizing their health benefits IMMUNE ASSIST 247 is intended to be used as a daily supplement for optimizing immune function and increasing viral resistance particularly to colds and the flu virus.

As with all supplements, ENERHEALTH BOTANICALS reminds consumers they should discuss this and any options with their health care provider.

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Martina Navratilova To Cover All Tennis Channel Grand Slams in 2008

Martina Navratilova To Cover All Tennis Channel Grand Slams in 2008

Tennis Channel, the only 24-hour, television-based multimedia destination dedicated to both the professional sport and passionate lifestyle of tennis, has signed tennis legend Martina Navratilova as primary commentator during all Grand Slam tournaments on the network in 2008. The Hall of Famer and winner of more singles titles than any other tennis player in history, male or female, will cover the Australian Open (held Jan. 14-27), the French Open (May 25-June 8) and Wimbledon (June 23-July 6) for the channel.

Santa Monica, CA (PRWEB) January 9, 2008

Tennis Channel, the only 24-hour, television-based multimedia destination dedicated to both the professional sport and passionate lifestyle of tennis, has signed tennis legend Martina Navratilova as primary commentator during all Grand Slam tournaments on the network in 2008. The Hall of Famer and winner of more singles titles than any other tennis player in history, male or female, will cover the Australian Open (held Jan. 14-27), the French Open (May 25-June 8) and Wimbledon (June 23-July 6) for the channel.

In May 2007, Navratilova made her Tennis Channel debut during the channel's groundbreaking French Open coverage.

"We had a wonderful time breaking the mold together during Tennis Channel's inaugural Grand Slam tennis coverage at last year's French Open," said Navratilova. "Our approach is what U. S. television audiences have wanted for so long: round-the-clock coverage and the best action from court to court as it happens. I'm really proud of what we accomplished and to be associated with the advances we're bringing to televised tennis, and I look forward to continuing this relationship for many years to come."

Navratilova's first on-air duties will take place during the 2008 Australian Open Jan. 14-27, when she joins network anchor/producer Bill Macatee -- himself a major component of Tennis Channel's 2007 French Open activity -- as one of two primary commentators. Tennis Channel's first Australian Open telecast takes place prime time, Monday, Jan. 14, at 7 p. m. ET, the beginning of 30 hours of live or first-run match telecasts this year. The network will show a prime-time block of live matches almost every night of the two-week tournament, in addition to special replays of the men's and women's singles semifinals and finals (initially on ESPN2).

Tennis Channel will also offer more than 70 hours of programming dedicated to Australian Open Today, a daily morning show that recaps the day's events as the action is winding down in Melbourne and American East Coast audiences are just facing the day. The six-hour program

Tennis Channel Australian Open Schedule Release

Airs at 8 a. m. ET every morning of the tournament, leading up to the final weekend, and follows in the footsteps of the network's landmark French Open Tonight, a nightly series that offered the best of the day's tennis, previously unseen matches, and original features that reflected the atmosphere of the prestigious event.

As with the 2007 French Open, Tennis Channel is working in unison with ESPN2 to bring fans virtually round-the-clock coverage during the 2008 Australian Open, with both networks cross-promoting each other's daily telecasts. ESPN2 is producing all Australian Open coverage for both networks, with each channel utilizing its own commentators.

Australian Open On-Air Talent
Joining primary commentators Navratilova and Macatee, Tennis Channel's Australian Open on-air team includes long-standing network announcer and commentator Leif Shiras, the recently retired Justin Gimelstob and current player Renee Stubbs when she is not competing in the tournament. Shiras, Gimelstob and Stubbs will handle sideline and interview duties, announce a number of matches in conjunction with Australian Open Today and appear in feature material.

Tennis Channel's Live Australian Open Match Schedule

Date Time (ET) Event 
Monday, Jan. 14 7 p. m.-9 p. m. First-Round Action
Tuesday, Jan. 15 7 p. m.-11 p. m. First-Round Action
Wednesday, Jan. 16 7 p. m.-11:30 p. m. Second-Round Action
Thursday, Jan. 17 7 p. m.-9 p. m. Second-Round Action
Friday, Jan. 18 7 p. m.-10 p. m. Third-Round Action
Saturday, Jan. 19 7 p. m.-10 p. m. Third-Round Action
Monday, Jan. 21 7 p. m.-9 p. m. Women's Quarterfinals
Tuesday, Jan. 22 7 p. m.-9 p. m. Women's Quarterfinals
Wednesday, Jan. 23 7 a. m.-9:30 p. m. Men's Doubles Semifinals
Thursday, Jan. 24 11 p. m.-1 a. m. Women's Doubles Final
Friday, Jan. 25 11:30 p. m.-1 a. m. Men's Doubles Final
Sunday, Jan. 27 12 a. m.-1:30 a. m. Mixed Doubles Final

Tennis Channel's Australian Open Today Schedule

Australian Open Today airs Monday, Jan. 14-Saturday, Jan. 26. The show generally runs from 8 a. m.-2 p. m. ET. Exceptions are (all times ET):
Saturday, Jan. 19 - 8 a. m.-11 a. m.
Sunday, Jan. 20 - 8 a. m.-11 a. m.
Saturday, Jan. 26 - 1 p. m.-7 p. m.

Tennis Channel (www. tennischannel. com) is the only 24-hour, television-based multimedia destination dedicated to both the professional sport and passionate lifestyle of tennis. A hybrid
Of comprehensive sports, health, fitness, pop culture, entertainment, lifestyle and travel programming, the network is home to every aspect of the wide-ranging, worldwide tennis community. It also has the most concentrated single-sport coverage in television, with telecast rights to Wimbledon, Roland Garros (the French Open), the Australian Open, US Open Series, ATP Masters Series, top-tier Sony Ericsson WTA Tour championship competitions, Davis Cup and Fed Cup by BNP Paribas, and Hyundai Hopman Cup. Tennis Channel is carried by eight of the top 10 MSOs and has a national footprint via DIRECTV and Echostar's DISH Network.

For further information:
Eric Abner, Tennis Channel, 310-314-9445.

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